FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1926.
FLOWER SHOW.
PRESIDENT SPEAKS ON PROSPECTS.
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.
H. E. the Governor and Lady Clementi visited the Flower Show yesterday after our edition had gone to press. Later in the day Lady Clementi gave away the trophies and was posented with a bouquet in a silver holder.
Mir. F. C. Hally, president of the Hongkong Hart.custural Society. offered thanks to all those who had mude the show a success,, unu to the _M.K[V,D.C. for the foun, of the ground.
The present committee com- Prices
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THE CHINA MAIL.
FASTER ROUTE.
NOTICES
NOTICES
LINKING UP WEST AND ORIENTI
HONGKONG ENGINEERING AND
CONSTRUCTION COLETES
POLAR EXPEDITIONSL
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
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and
Undersigned have received. Instruct
NOTICE OF MEETINGNAVAL CONTRACTS 1926-1937, Pabllo Auction
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
CEALED TENDERS will be re-
coived at the R. N. Hospital until 10 am on the 30th March,. 1920, from persons tesirous of sup
New York, March 2.
Nthat the FOURTH OR- "The discovery of a new and DINARY YEARLY MEETING of faster route between the wastern Shareholders of the Hongkong. world and the orient is the chief Engineering and Construction Complying Beef, Mutton, Fowls Fork, purpose of the half-dozen Northpany. Limited, will be held in the Polir expeditions being planned for the coming "spring and summer," declared Vilhjalmur Stefansson, Arefle explorer in an Interview toldny. Stefansson la acting as adviser to one of the expeditions which will hop off next May from Point Barrow, Alaska.
He said that he might go all the way to Foint Barrow, but would not attempt to accompany the planes in Chefs dash toward Spitzbergen.
Mr. C. E. H. Beuvis, Mr. Choir Po-sian, Mr, B. L.Dowbiggin,
"The year 1926 secs destlived to Mrs Dyer, Mr: H. Green, Mr. HC Kóm-tung, Mr. F. A. Perry, Mur. take its place in history along with J. A. Flummer, and J. F. the years of Columbus and Magel Robinson, Mr. E. B. C. Hornell lun's explorations.", said Stefans- (Hon. Secretary), and M. Ason. "A new route across the roof Prardy (Hon Freasurer),
of the wind, shortening the journey.
rom Europe of the far bust by several weeks, would certainly runk with any of the discoveries of the
VOLUNTEER ORDERS tenth, sixteenth and seventeenth
Armoured Car Company. The Miniature Range at Corps Beadquarters is ut the disposal of the Armoured Car Company on Monday, March 16 at 5:30: pimi.
leenturies!
Be said that another reason for the many expeditions was the grow ing belief that a large body of land exfts around the North Fole. He believed that land might be found but rithenfed the hope of finding a continent. "You might as well Riße Meeting: April 4 and 5. Eb-scnrch for a cow in a bird cage." tefes are required for The Machine said Stefansson, who believes Gun Competition and other event glance at the map will prove that
Teams to at the above meeting.
no considerable bolly of land exista consist of 1 N.CD1, and 2. man north of Alaska. · He thought it "Any N.CIO) who can get 2 men may posible that fant exptible of Bears enter and he will arrage his own vegetation and sustaining life might be discovered in the Areble į regions.
training...
Entries to reach Beadquarters by Monday, March 15.
Infantry Company. Musketry Course Part 1 will be fred at Stonecusters on Sunday. March 14, 1926.
Only those who have been ape- cially detailed will fire:
Range Officer: 2Lieut. R. Davies, M.C.. M.M
Ilaunch will leave Murray Fier at Bn... andrealfat Kowloon Fier nt 9:30 am..
Dress Unifom optional, but rifles, Bayonets and pouches must,
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
Ofices of Mossrs. Shewan. Tomes and Co., St. George's Building, Chater Road, Hongkong, on WED NESDAY, the 24th day of March, 1926, at 11 am for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Board of Directors and a Statement af Accounts for, the year ended on the Stat. December 1925, and "of clucting Directors raid. Auditors:
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the ¡Company will be CLOSED from the 19th to the 24th March, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board),
S. COURTNEY COOK,
Secretary.. „Hongkong; March 9, 4925,
THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD..
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NOTICH TO SHAREHOLDERS
FIFTY-SEVENTH | OR- DINARY GENERAL MEETING af Shareholders will be held at the Alices.
of the undersigned on FRIDAY, the 26th March, 1926, al Noon, for the purpose of receiving. Re Report of the General Managors, ogether with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended the 1st December, 1925..
The SHARE REGISTER · und TRANFER BOOKS
be: W CLOSED from the 12th to the 26th! March, 1926, both days inclusive...
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD. General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Hongkong, 5th March, 1926.
Per C.P.S. R.MS. "Empress of Canada" on Mar. 11-MLA Alff, Mr and Mrs. C.. L. Kaiser, Mr H. C. Resker, Mr W. Davies, Mr F.. Ehrhardt, Mr J. E. Hargreaves, Mr Geo. Hogg, Mr T Hunter, Mr L C. Rhodes, Mr D. W. Kwok. Ma T C. Kwong, Mr H. Y. Kai, Mr Shao Ming-lin, Mr A. Mogahgab, Mr HOTICE Arms: Will be drawn from Head-M. Saydah, Mrs S. F. Tsai,. Mr quarters on Friday, March 12, be- tween 9 am and 12 noon, or 2 and por 5 and 6 pm, and on Saturday, March 14, between 9 am
be taken.
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Scottish Company..
TO THE CONCERNED.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that unless the sum of $1230: Wong, Mr and Mrs W. C. Davis,due for storage upon a quantity Mr James Simpson,, Rev. and Mrs.
of
articles which was stored H. W.Stewart, Miss L. S. Stewart, Miss F. Stewart, Mr and Mrs. N. S. at the Sui Heong: Yuen Godown ex the Molor Volkoff, Mr L. Menendez, Mr., Mrs of Mongkok
and Master R. Philips, Master LVessel "WING HOI LEE" in The Scottish Company will find Philips, Master H. Philips, Mr May, 1919, is paid and the said the Guard of Honour on the occa-Bransley M. Pugh, Mr L. Polo, Mr sion of the Investiture by H.R.H. Lal Jung-sing, Mr Ng Bing foon articles cleared before the th Prince George, K.G., G.C.V.D. on Mr C. M. Jackson, Miss Azevedo instant, it will be sold by Public Mr R. O. Half, Mr T. Z. Kao, Mr S Auction to cover storage and Saturday, March 13.
The Guard will be in position onK. Liang,, Mr and Mrs I. B. New the lawn opposite the North En-comb, Miss Newcomb, Mr and Mrs expenses. Legal proceedings will trance to Government House by Sivkin, Mr T. S. Mal, Mr Y. L. Obe taken for the recovery of any
Mr M. C. Su, Master Su, Mr S. C. deficiency. Tong, Mr W. C. Wong, and Mrs
10:40 a.m.
All ranks in the Guard of Honour will wear review order dress and orders and decorations. The Com- 'mander will be Lieut. D. C. Logan, M.C..
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No 6. Kowloon) Platoon wil parade at the Dockyard on Wednes day, March 17 at 5.30 p.m. for practice in Guard Mounting.
"Quarry Bay" Cup. (Fire Control) and (Guard Mounting) as detailed in orders of last week will be competed for
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K. L. Wong.
BOY SCOUT RALLY.
By kind permission of H.E, thế
Commanding General Oficer (Major General C. C. Luard, €.B.,. CMC.) a Scout rally for the Frince. of Wales banner competition will be held in the grounds of Head-
al Corps Headquarters or Thurs-quarter House, to-morrow, com-
day, March 18 at 6 p.m..
Dress for Competitors us detall- ed for Guard of Honour
Strength.
The following are taken on the Strength as follows:-
No. 1027 Pte. A. T: Braley. No. 3 Platoon, as from March 5, 1926.
No. 1028 Pte. F. S. Gumley. 1. 1. Company, as from March 8, 1926.
No. 1029 Pte. R. A. Jardine, M. 1. Compony, as from March 8, 1926..
mencing as 3 p.m.
Four squad tests and one troop test will be given, and points. will also be awarded for good average turn out, and correctness of kit, uniform, etc.
About Bfteen troops will také part in the rally.
HASTINGS, DENNYS & BOWLEY,
Solicitors..
Dated: 8th day of March, 1926.
FOR SALE,
DOUBLE ENDED PERRY STEAMERS "SOUTHERN STAR”
BAND
"NORTHERN STAR For particulars apply to
"STAR" FERRY CO., LTD..
· KOWLOON.
For Children's Bruisës. For "black and blue" bruises,
sprains of wrists and ankles, strains Further water restrictions are of cords and muscles, stubbed toes, No. 1080 Pth. R... Y. Frost, A. C. being put lato force from Monday cuts, burns and other mishaps of Company, as from March 8, 1926.
No. 1081 Pte. R. MacIntyre, AC.next. The Water Authority un childhood, Chamberlain's Zain Balm advertisement always gives relief: Docu just as Company, as from March 8, 1920..
Ne. 1032. Gr. T. J. McCarr, Artil-ppearing in this issue, that the much for older people too. Enses
lery Company, as from March 9, 1026.
No. 1033 Pte. J. G. Lyal, No. 2 Platoon, as from February 27, 1920. Appointment.
The following is extracted from the Hongkong Government Gazette dated March 6, 1926.
"His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Com
nounças 11 an:
aupply of water by means of house that rhcumatic pains, backaches services to houses connected with and neuralgia. Just rub it on the the rider mains from the City and sore aports. Sold and recommend. Hill district water worka, will be ed everywhere. discontinued. A supply of water: will be available from the street fountains in the rider main districts.
pany Sergeant-Major Henry months leave from March 1, 1928: Charles Macnamara to be. Second to December 31, 1926,
Lieutenant in the Hongkong Volun- No. 789, Pte. D. A. Harlow, teer Def nce Crps, with effect from March 3, 1926",
Reversion
No. 454 Corp V. H. C. Jarrett, Engineer Company is permitted to revert to the rank of Sapper at his own request, as from March 8, 1926
Transfer. A TE No. 454 Spr.. V. H C. Jarrett Engineer Company is permitted to transfer. to the Reservo Company, as from March 8, 1926.
Leave
Armoured Car Company is grant ed 12 months leave from April 1, 1928 to March 81, 1927, Resignations.
The following are permitted to resign from the Corps: zl.
No. 058 Pte. J. Miller, A.C. Com pany, as from February 8, 1920.
No. 321 Piper A. Ferguson, No. 5 Platoon, asa from February 28, 1926.
Struck Off The following are struck off the A from February 28, No. 428 Bergt. G. T. Padgett, streng Engineer Company is granted 27 1928. months leave from April 1, 1928 No 894 Pte. R Stock Mounted
Infantry Company Beptember 31, 1925.
685 Spr AH. Smart, En-
No. 025 Spr. C. P. Bond, Engineer Company fa gradted 10 mont leave from March 20, 1920 to De cember 19, 1926.
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No. 1002 Bugler CR. Warren, No. Platoon le ranted 10
rineer
Company
“D. JOLL, Captain. Adjutant HV Du Corp
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Bread "Choose, Puro Cow's Milk, Aerated Waters, Teo, and other pro- visions, and necessaries for the year ending 31st March, 1927..
Printed Forms of Tender and farther particulars can be obtained at the 1. N. Hospitull ...
The right to reject the lowest or any Tendere is reserved.
HE J. CHATER, Surgeon Captain, RN
IN. Hospital,
Hongkong, March 11, 1926,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
NOTICE.
DURING my absence from the Colony M. C. R. MIOLLIS will take temporary charge of this Company's Agency unt further notice:
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by
Monday, the 15th March 1928 commanding at 11 am.
at Cars Hill, Quarry Bay A Qunnilty of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, Comprising
Tapestry Covered Couch and Armchairs, Drawing Room Suite, Carpets, Rugs, Engravings. Pictures, Clothes Hangers, Glass Cabinet, Casement, Embroidered and Lace Curtains; atc., etc.
Teak Brass and Iron Bedsteads with Maitresses and Mosquito Nets, Teak Single and Double Ward robes with Bevelled Mirrors Teak Dressing Tables: with ¿Bevelled Mirrors, Teak Chest of Drawers, Toak and Marble Top Washstands, Toller Sets, etc, etc.
Teak Extension Dicing Table, Teak and Tapestry Covered Dining Chairs, Teak Sideboard with
bevelled Mirror, Teak Ice Chest Teak Dinner Waggon, Cooking Utensils, Crockery, etc.
(Chaire will be available at the foot of the Hill for intending RODENFUSER, purchasers,))"
Agent.
Hongkong, March 10, 1926,
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB:
THE following is the Frovisional):
List of dater upon which Extra Meetings will be held this Senson-
3rd April 1st May, 5th, Järie, 2nd October and early November..
By Order,
C. E. BROWN,
Secretary,
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Hongkong, March 9). 1926)
Spent £100
Catalogues will be issued. On View from Sunday, the 14tbu March 1926.
Ferme:Cash on delivery..
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneera.
Hongkong, 9th March," 1926."
T
HE Undersigned havai received instructions to sell by Public
Auction
ON
TUESDAY, the 16th March, 1928. commencing at I am.. at No. 153 The Peak A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
*** FURNITURE (Particulars from Catalogue);
On View from Monday, the 15th Vurch, 1926
Terms Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers
ON:
TUESDAY, the 18th March, 1926 commencing at 2.30 p.m.
14 No. 768, N-that Rond, Kowloni A - Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, - Comprising:
Blackwood Joss Table, Black- wood Tea Poys, Tapestry Covered Couches and Armchairs, Teak Glass Cabinet, Teak Double. Bedstead with Wire Mattress and
On His Leg/ Mosquito Net Teak Wardrobe
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OVERLAND CHINA MAIL"
Contains all the News of the Week.
PRICE
-30 cts. PER COPY.
The "Overland China Mail" is obtainable overy week on Friday morning at the office of the publishers (China Mail Building) 5, Wyndham Street in ample time for the mail
Domestic Occurrence Lending Articles.. Peak Hospital Ships' Officers. Veterans of 26 "Cements" Report Mr. R. Stuart Again The "Ling Nam" Bad "Josy"
Boy Scouts.
Fire Fighting Helmets with Banks: Close
Bellows and Tubes
Lot Cooking Pots
Cushion Covars
Casos Tea
10
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Gallon Tins Red Copper Paint Lot Steam Pipes for Steamers Deep Tank
Steel and Wood Purchase Blocks Double and Triple with Iron Sheaves
and
A Quantity of Old Iron Cables
Terms-Cash on Delivery.
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March, 1826
Engoda Hosiery Lese Tonnage. Harbour Frenk Futteral
For Charity Looking for Work Like the Ladies Stable Form Holiday Cricket Challenge Accepted Trade Statistics Bank Notes" VA On A Visit Russian Ballet: The Bank Case Sails Gone
Car in Harbour Servant's Madness.
An Old Boy"
Accidents
Canton Boycott Volunteer Orders.
Cylindrical f
Tera 15 Exporting Money ong by Boxer Indemnity Turbine Hospital Work,
ADG Show School Prizes
One Reason
Square Bangle Theft
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CONTENTS,
Page:
"White Wings" 14.K.C.C. Double.
5 Musketry
.18
School Work
.19
5
During Theft
19
A Masked Ball
19
Mothers Union
11
Innocent: Parties Mid Levels Drunk on Drega Magistracy Items:: Mystery Ship
Bomba Found Dotch Floods Wonchas Murder ** Fresh Hope Colony's Money
A Surname Puzzle Piecegoods Expensive Houser-, Share Boom* Motor Mishap. Sport of Kings Stendy Wins Property Sale. Point to Point Alleged Fraud Racecourse Theft Obituary Pontponed Worka Diocesan Boye L 38 Damaged World Survey Colony's Water Rabies Outbreak Shipping Merger
1 Colony's Health
12
Country Meet Kowloon Golf Father
Son.
Boy: Pianist 7: 15 The Mid Levels:
837,600- Cla HA Court, Shi
Cycle Mishap
Stolen