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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 · 1924].
糖
HONGKONG'S
樓
POPULAR ICE CREAM PARLOUR
THE
BLUE BIRD.
FOR
DELECTABLE DAINTIES.
糖
CORNER OF
QUEEN'S ROAD
AND
PEDDER STREET.
THE WING ON CO., LTD.
Great Reduction Sale
TWENTY DAYS ONLY
Dec. 28 to Jan. 16 1924
Make Your Purchases Now.
THE WING ON CO., LTD.,
DES VOEUX ROAD, CENTRAL.
PENINSULA STORE
JUST
Armour's "Verybest"
Frankfurter Sausage
Do. Vienna Style Sausage
Do.
$1.00 per tin, 11.00 per dos.
ARRIVED
0.55 per tin. 6.00 per doz.
LATEST SHEET MUSIC
NEEDLES AND
GENNETT RECORDS
KOWLOON MUSIC STORE
KOWLOON HOTEL BLDG,—KOWLOON.
HAND PRINTED PERSIAN CRAPES
FAST COLOURS
LOW PRICES
Inspection cordially invited.
AT
W. ASSOMULL & Co.
46, Queen's Road Central,
Tel. C. 4529.
EASTERN STORE
GENERAL
STORE-KEEPERS
EAST VIEW' BUILDING
No. 6, Nathan Road. ROWLOON.
TELEPHONE K. 25.
PASS BOOKS ISSUED.
COMPARISONS ARE INVIDIOUS.
But the.
HONGKONG PRINTING PRESS
stands for distinctive and high class LITHOGRAPHY WORK
We have removed to 6, Queen's Road Central (above Bank of Canton). Kowloon Office, 1,Bowring Street.
The same përmonudi will serve yas and that mua 100% melendy. LITHOGRAPHERS-ENGRAVERS EMBOSSERS ETC. Tel U. 137. Kowloon: BAN..
(We have ordered several new machines for our plant)."
PASSENGERS,
ARRIVALS.
THE CHINA MAIL.
SISTERS AT VARIANCE.
ALLEGED $4,000 EM- BEZZLEMENT.
m
Two Chinese women, a widow and
CONSIGNEKS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE
From NEW YORK.
* LANGTON HALL "
-For E. & A. 6,5 “Et. Albas” on Jan. 81-Me M. J. Simone, Mr and Mrs
a married Woman, who Fraser Misa I. Murphy, Mr T. G. Iin, Captain W. B. Nelson, Miss D. Wise, les judging by their names were sis-THE Stoship A. Tanson, Miss A, Chauncey, Mr and ters, or at least cousins, figured as Mrs A. B. Binod. Miss E. B. Stand, Mrpectively, in a case involving having arrived, Consignoos of Cargo by defendant and complainant, res« E. M. Shaud, Mr Modlin, Mr G, H. Butt,$4,000 before Mr. J. R. Wood this her are informed that all Goods gro boing Miss A. Garland, Miss S, Garland, Mr morning. Mr. A. E. Hall was for landed at their risk into the bassedous and Mrs Thompson, Miss L W-bator, Mles E. McQuire, Miss F. Craig Mr M the prosecution and Mr. Corbett and/or exta hazardous Godowns of Barbar, Mr and Mrs Fleischman, Master defended.
Holt's Wharf, whenos dalivary may ba obtained.
I. Murray, Mator L. Lexm, Mr Bou Complainant was Yeung Pong Wenen, Me Yu Fong Ki, Me Y. M. Obin, | Shi, of Coronation Road and def- te Doong the Too, Mr Tam Hong Piw.endant Chiu Pong Shi, 28, Jardins's Mr Tu Heng Mow. Mro Lau Bi, Mr Bazaar. It was alleged that on Pam P. Me Yow Kam Chuan, Mr Lo November 6, a sum of $4,000 in Tian Yiu, Miss Lo Sze Lin.
DEPARTURER.
Fer A.O.L. 3.8. "President Madison oo Jan. 8:-Mr George L. Anderson, Miss G. A. Aroher, Mesara I. Reek, Vio tor Bishop. B. W. Byron, K. G. Crosby, F. O. Cadlipp. Capt. and Mr Robert Dollar. Mr and Mrs J. Horld Dollar, Misses A. Dullar, V. Dollar. Masters J. B. Dollar, R. H. Dollar, Mr and Mrs J. I. A. Dickson, Miss M. D. Diison, Mra |
(banknotes and valuable securities, was handed over to defendant at No. 152, Des Voeux Road West and that she had since fraudulent- ly converted the sum to her own use. It was mentioned that a total sum of about $8,000 was involved, No ball was fixed and the case remanded formally,
No Claims will be admitted aftor the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining und,livered after 12th January, 1924, will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the steamer must bo prosented to the Undemigued on or befors 19th January, 1934, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on soy Tuesdays or Fridays, between the hours of 10.45 a.m. and Noon, within the fron tonge period of one wook.
No Fire Insurance has been offected. Bille of Lading will ha countersigned
FOUND. by
RECENT CRIME WAVE.
G. I. Douglas, Mr Lien Obing Fau, Dr. STOLEN GOODS Farhiman, Mr and Mrs Ator. Frieder, Misses E. Friodor, L Friedes, Mr acl| Mrs J. F. Gao, Mr and Mra J. C. Ghold, Mr E. G. Hinde, Col. and Mrs P. Bod Foll, Beesra V. H. Kirkham, H. Arnold Karo, R. O. Kestor, Mr and Mrs G. M. Lauridsen, Mr F. O Looke, Mr W. D. Motens, Dr. and Mrs J. W. Moors, Mr W.
Notices have been posted out- side the police stations to the effect that the Hongkong palice have
O. Perry, Mr and Mrs H. B. Foad, Mr seized in a house in the Colony, a
A. B. Raymond, Rev. A. L. Royan, Mis
THE BANK LINE, LIMITED.
General Agente. Hongkong, 7th January, 1923.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
D. M. Sharp, Messre L. R. Stramor, J. G. quantity of jewellery, Hongkong THE Stenship Sammome, E. F. Townsend, Mr and Mrs and Shanghai Bank notes and a
J. C. Torrell, Dr. and Mrs W. H. Water-number of silver dollars which are
Colony.
* PERSIA"
SPALATO, MASSAVA, PORT SAID, ADEN, COLOMBO, PENANG & SINGAPORE.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby
опа, Міня Б. Watarous, Hastor W. believed to have been the proceeds Waterous, Mr. J. W. Ziegler, Brand Mia of recent robberies, in or near the FROM TRISTE, VENICE, BRINDISI, T. L. Daff, Mr and Mrs W. Wolff, Mr and Mrs E. G Barrett, Mr and Mrs P.
A number of rings of varying Wathrick, Mr and Mrs C. J. Changoux, Master Changour, Mr and Mrs. R descriptions, a seal, watches and Hyndman Meeste L Goodman, M. chains, &c., figure in the long list. Frieder, D Damandar, Mrand Mrs J. B. Persons who have lost such articles! Lovujoy, Miss M. C. Bhanklin, Mosara E. are asked to communicate with the Love W. Strunas, Appen, Mise Appon, Criminal Intelligence Department, Mr H. Hillforib, Missos B. Hatole. Rand the Customs Commisioners at Herrmann, B. Oehler, H.Himmler, 1. Winkler, K. Hofmann, Beinrichs W. Amoy, Swatowand Foochow B. Hanter.
Ier P. M. st. "President Wilson" on EMPIRE'S BONNIEST BABY.
Jan. 5-Mr C. D. Broomell, Mra L. J. Broomell, Mre and Miss M. Cuneo, Meij W. Crow, Mr K. H. Clark, MrF. Com bell, Miss A. Day, Mr L.. A. Draw, Miss LM. Drow, Mr A. . Edgecomb, Mr and Mrs J. 8. Fassett. Vir C. Ferguson. | Misa M. Groto, Rev. M. Garck, Com 0. Green, Miss E. B. Hitebinge. Mandi Mea R J. Harrison, Mra E. M. Isboll, Mr G. T. Lim, Miss A. F. Lindles. Miss G. Lindley, Mr W. A. Mc Voan, Mr John W. Me Ferran, Mr V. Matfeld, Mr
M. Miller, Mr M. M. Perez, Mrs D. B.
Paror, Miss M. Reidy, Mra M.L Russell, Mr. D. Sullivan, Mr F. Sadaba, Mrs
V. P. Sestt, Mia A. Sheldon, Mr and Mrs L, H. Starkey, Mr B. Teodoro, Com. and Mra H. C. Frain, Miss M. Train, Miss H. Train, Mr J. D. Villuser, Mr and Mrs S. H. Volic, Bt M. R.
Voeramorsch, Mr H. Walker, Mrn Walker, Mrs 3. W. Wearer, Misa Weaver, Mr J. Williamson, Rev. Yoldi,
MILLION BABIES EXPECTED
TO COMPETE.
Which is the Empire's boanicst baby?
The National Baby Week Coun. cil is organising a competition to decide the point, to be run in con- nection with next year's British Empire Exhibition at Wembley.
informed that all Goods are being landed at thoir risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow. loon Wharf and Godown Company, Ltd, at Kowloon, whance and/or from the wharvet delivery may be obtained. Optional fargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 5th itst.
No claim will be schnitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered alter the 11th inst, will be subject to rant,
All claim against the steamer must bo presented to the Undersigned on or before the 21st inst, or they will not be recognized.
All brakes, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, whore they will be examined on the 11th inst. 10 a.m. by our surveyork Messis. Gollard & Douglas..
Miss Norah March, secretary of the Council states that the competi tion is open to all British born bables throughout the Empire Photo- under five years of age. graphs will be sent as well as by (particulars regarding the physical
condition of each child.
compete.
The B. F. A. Patroolus" on Jan. The final selection will probably 8:-ir and Mrs P. J. A. Williams, Mr be made by a ballot of visitors to F. B. T. Trevelyan, Miss I AT the Wembley Exhibition. A Trevelyan, Mr M. 3. Arathoon, Er II. C.million babies are expected to Darabell, Mr J. T. Parker, ifr G. H. | Tennent, Mr G. W. Livingsten, Mr R. D. Sundell, Senhor and Midimo, do Freito", Mr G. T. Wenil, Mr R. J. Hall. Mrs A. M. Thornhill, Miss J. Thornhill, Mise 1. Thornhill, Mra 8. Howard, Me and Mrs A. Whoon. Mr and Mrs W.
J. Crawford, Hon. and Mrs E R Hallifax, Master N. D. Halifax, Miss F. A. Griggs, Major N. R. forke, Captain and dra
MOVEMENT OF STEAMERS.
No Fire Insurance har benn effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned
DODWELL & CO., LTD..
Agents.
Hongkong, 6th January, 1924.
Do You Dread the Night? - Coughs and colds always seem to grow i worse at night-fall and croup comes without warning at midnight. Avold an uneasy, feverish, alespless night by The B. F, 2.s. Phomiun" left Liverkeeping to the home a bottle of Cham pool on Deo. 23 for Panang, Port Swet berlata's Cough Remedy. Itisapothing, tenham, bingspero, Rongking, banghai, healing and contains no narcotics. For Chemulpo and Dalny and is due bero on sale everywhere.
W. Puckett, Mrs J. McHatcher, Air F.or about Jan. 28.
J. Jackson, Mrand Men W. E. Harloy, Mr and Mrs A. O Mauchan, His G. F. James, Mr B F. Lawoon, Mr A. La Strattare, Mrs R. G. Murdock, Mr F. H. Layman, Mr M. H. Turner, Mr. F. L Frana Mr G. H. P. Kinsey, Mr and Mrs 1. Tod, Mr and Mrs J. M. Cameron, Mrs M. A. Witham, Mr and Mrs P. 1). Evans, Mrs S. C. Cook.
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
ALL preliminary notices of forth
coming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion in the news columns of the China Mail, are charged for at the rate of $1 each. (as announced in May and June of 1922) providing that they occupy more than four thes In future if this space in exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columns at the prevailing rates.
SHIPBUILDERS,
not
KAIPING HOUSEHOLD COAL
In Lota of not less than ]-tôn!:--
Delivered to Peak Distrist (shore Bowen Boad)
Bowen Road and Lower Lovela Kowloon ...
... $21.00 per tan
$20.00 [1 ... $19.00
Orders should be sont in writing at least 24 hours, before the Coal is required all orders must be accompanied by nah, Obsque or Compendoro Orasc
payable to Tas Kamin Mono ADMINISTRATIE,"
SHIP REPAIRERS. BOILER MAKERS. FORGE MASTERS, OXY-ACETYLENE, AND ELECTRIC WELDERS. MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS,
THE KAPLAN MINING ADMINISTRATION
BRAD OFFICE: TIENTSIN.
DỌDWELL & 00., LVD., Agants, Hongkong.
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING COMPANY
DRY DOCK-
Length 787 Toot. Longthin Blocks 756 Fast
Depth on Genre, of
Hill (H.W.OAT.) 3; ft. 6 Ins. THREE BLIPWAYS-
Capable of Handling Ships. Up
- to`·8,049) Tons Displacement. Electrio Orane at Bea Wall, Capable of KILLING® 100 Tons at '74 Feet · Radins
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
(John Swire & Bons, "Etd.
AGENTS
HONGKONG, CHINA & JEZAN
SECOND NEW CONTEST
FREE $50 PRIZE.
CORONET THEATRE'S OFFER, POPULAR MOVIE STARS.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN MOVIE FILMS !
This week's voting contest follows the new lines
week. laid down last
Competitors vote for the twelve best liked movie stars. They do not select from any given list, nor do they limit their choice to pictures shown in Hongkong. With $50 waiting to be won, this is exciting enough; but the contest again has extra interest because the management of the Coronet Theatre, who are offering the prize again this week, announce that they will follow the voting in securing new pictures. Some one must win the $50!-Why not you?
RULES. FOR THE NEW CONTEST.
This week's contest is entirely different from the ones that hare goin before. The new rules are as follows:--
Cut out the coupon givers below.
י
F in the TWELVE best liked morte stam, mais or fomato.
Send the coupon to the China Mail ofte marked "Yota."
You may send in as many ovupona as you like.
Coupons must reach the China Mail odoo by Monday naxe. Any coupons received by the China Mail tater than Monday will be disqualified
weak.
The result will be announced, in the China Mail on Wednesday next
Mambers of the China Mail staff and employees of the Coronet Theatre are debarred from entering the contest,
The decision of the Editor upon any points which may arise shall be final.
REACHING
THE
VERDICT.
Each star you maine in, your coupons will get points, according to the the position you gire, as follows ----
+
140
В
8
9
14
10
11
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$3
LIT
*
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Tweire Points.
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Ton
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Eight
Ноход
43
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Six
Fira
Four
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Three
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426
Two
21
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Thus the star you put frat get twelve points and the star you put last only one point.
The star polling the highest total number of posts will mak first in the general vardiot.
The star with the next highest total number of points will come secont. and so on until the twoire stam have all been placed.
FINDING THE WINNER.
Each compon sent in will then be checked orer with the general verdict. Every time you coupon þas one of the twelve stars in the ganssa) verdict you will be awarded points.
These points will vary according to the position, the star occuples in the general rondlat and according to the position you give him as her in your ocupar, You will get twelve points if your coupon has the star who comes first In the general verdict.
If your coupon has this star correctly placed in the first position you will get. 145 points (12x12.)
If you have put the stay second you will get 132 points (12×11); third 190 paints (12× 10); fourth 108 points (12×9); ffià 96 points (19×8) ; sixth 84 points (11×7); seventh 79 points (18x8); sighih 60 points, (195) ; mintă 18 polais (18×4); tauth 38 points (12×5); nlornuth 25 points (19×8); and twelfth 12 pelats (12x1.)
If your ocupon includes the star comlag såcond in the general vardist you will get eleven points, multiplied in assctly the same way as aboro scounding to the position you give the star in your coupon.
The same principle applies to every star in the general vandlot down to the swellth.
All your points will be added up, and the coupon wìh the highest number of points' will win the prize.
This system was evolved by an eminent London firm of chartered xocountants for the biggest contest of this kind oṛar hold astalling over 6,000,000、 Totes.
CUT
To the Editor
Bir,
China Mail,
THIS
Hongkong.
OUT
January 9, 1924.
I consider the following the twelve best
liked movie stars :-
Please write clearly in block letters.
2.
12.
Nemo
Address