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The Dogs Home... ble The comple of disturbance outlag of pubtle funds, and a blu- "during the night caused by the drance rather than a help to the barking of dogs in the Dogs Home solution of the traffic problume. At forwarded by phe K. B. A. to the "the same time the Committee be- Colonial Secretary, elicited a very Mieve that the ... Various shelters, courteous letter from the Govern- The Committee of the Kowloon which they recommend for the ment in reply, as also from the Residents Association held their comfort of passengers, are arrang-Secretary of the Society for the monthly mesting last week. Theed in such symmetry that they Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. following were present-Rev. J. lend themselves to an architectural to whom the Home belongs. It was Horace Johnston, (President), Dr. troutment which should give the explained that the removal of the JC. "Macrown, (Vice-President), ferry approach, if not an imposing, Home, as suggested by the K. R. A Mr. J. L. Parron, (Hon. Secretary), at least a pleasing and artistic could not conveniently be under- Mr. J. M. Alves, (Hon; Treasurer); appearance.
takon, but that advice. had been taken and arrangements made which it was hoped would put in end to the nuisance. By giving the animals a good meal at sun- down and by the provision of screens to render the, doga „leas liable to be aroused by movements in the street, it is now understood that the annoyance to neighbours. has been obvisted.
Rov. Father Spada. Rev. G. E.A point which has been strongly BANK HOLIDAYS. Lindsay, Capt. T. T Laurenson, urged is the need for widening the Messrs. W. J. Stokes, H. Salisbury Road," particularly where Accordance with Ordinance Grapnell, J. M., Ndronha, F. W. it comes to a bottle-neck opposite No. 6 of 1912, the EXCHANGE Stapleton, A.W. Eastman, and F. J. the Water Police Station. It is BANKS will be CLOSED for the Easterbrook. Apologies for abfurther contended that the most transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS gence were received from Mr. de effective widening will be on the on SATURDAY, the 1st January, Sousa, Mr. Abraham, and Mr. Tape. southern side The indebtednase Knowing that the question of im- of the sub-committee to Mr. F., J. proving the Star Ferry approach Bastarbrook for his painstaking was angaging the attention of the work in preparing the drawings the Committee, "at"and" working out the details of the their previous, meeting, roaoly-scheme was cordially acknowledged. ed to ask the Government to The report and plans have now
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Hong Kong, 23th Deds 1926.
KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.
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TH ANNUAL CHILDREN'S acquaint the K. R. A. It pos-been sent to the Coloatal Secretary
TO LET A HUROPEAN SHOP in Nathan Road, Kowloon Apply | CHINA to:-HUMPHREYS ESTATE FINANCE CO., LTD., Alexandru Buildings.
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Children's Playground.
SPORTS wil be held on isible, with the outline of the SATURDAY, 1st January, 1927, at proposed scheme before it was As the project for the extension 2 p.m.
finally agreed upon. At the same of the children's playground in J. P. ROBINSON,
time, a sub-committee was appoint Chatham Road has not made much Hon. Secretary, jed to scrutinise and report upon headway of Tata, it was decided Hong Kong, 29th Dec., 1928. any projected plans which the Goy-that the President and Secretary ernment might see its way to of the Association should form, COAST OFFICERS furnish for their inspection.
with Mr. J. M. Alas, the Convener The sub-committee, consisting of of the Playground's Sub-Committee, Messrs. W. J. Stokes (Convener),
a deputation to interview the F. H. Crapnell and
P. W., D. Engineer-in-Charge, and Easterbrook now presented a very if necessary the Colonial Secretar able and exhaustive report on the in order to ascertain the present subject. Maintaining the best position and the possibilition of the traditions of the K. R. A. they re-suitable development of the add COMBINED MEETING will solved that whatever criticism they tional area which the Government be held on. THURSDAY, made of the Government scheme has apportioned for the purpose. under an Expérienced, Qualified, European Teacher For 30th December, 1926, at 4.45 pm, should be of the helpful and con-
Kowloon Cemeteries.. particulars write. stating your roto receive important correspon-structive sort, and, with the export. quirements. to. Box 459% c/o "China [dence.
The Secretary read the answer knowledge of engineering and ar- Mail"
Every member of both Guilde ehitecture and traffic conditions of the Government to the queries of the Committee on this subject must endeuyour to be present, which they possessed amongst
them, they were certainly well and it was found that the answer "Equalified render valuable did not quite cover the whole service. The fact a that they ground of the inquiry. The Com- travelled so
fast in the diree mittee, accordingly, before com tion of formulating all the essencurring with the Government plan, talk of a workable scheme that, apparently, they outstripped the Government.. and, instead of wait- TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENng for the Government plan, they that the TRANSFER BOOKS were able to draw out a plan of of the Company will be CLOSED their own, which they were en- from FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31st, couraged to believe would be of 1926, until MONDAY, JANUARY value to the Government and might 3rd, 1927, 'both days inclusive.
form the basis of a practicable scheme.
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T. T. LAURENSON, W. J. STOKES,
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Hong Kong. December 22, 1928ing the plan itself, to explain all
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WE, the undersigned, bog, to announce as the "gyratory system, and ye that we have just established duces the crossing of traffic to the ourselves as Importers & Exporters, absolute minimum, and, of course, Coal Contractors, Shipping Agents and the slower the traffic the nearer the General Providers. We provide laan-kerb.
and
ches, lighters und Junks for carrying It may also be stated that the cargoes from Hong Kong to Kangmoon, Committee has proceeded on the Canton and Wuchow; superintend the loading and unloading of same and principle that convenience guarantee the safe delivery of all goods utility are of greater importance patrusted to us into our own godown than, aesthetic appearance. They from which place they will be further have, accordingly, considered the transferred to any required destination, interests of the Kowicon residents holding ourselves responsible for any rather than the tourist photo. Jamngos that may secur. For terms Candi particulars planse apply to our. local branch in the Bank of Canton Building.
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Finder will be rewarded upon returning same to the above
c/o PIONEER SILK STORE. China Building.
26th December, 1926.
Messrs. KOMOR & KOMOR Chater Road, St. George's Bldg. (Keechong Building),
MR. KODAKA, WHOLESALE PEARL
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PEARL JEWELLERY
For Two Weeks Only.
It is the FIRST TÍME that a fine. collection of PEARL necklaces, brooches, rings, etc shown in Hong Kong
Visitors are welcome to Inspect thổ Pearls, even if they do not buy,
"KOMOR & FOMOR"" Art and Curio Experts: Keechong Bldg.
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Secretary announced that the Star Ferry Company had kindly granted the K. R. A. the use of half the space in one of the jarge, framed notice-boards at tho Kowloon wharf, and had alan con- sented to keep at the season-ticket office a supply of enrolment forms for the convenience of residents wishing to join the Association.
A Dangeous Corner. Rev? G. R. Lindaay called atten- tion to the dangerous speed at which the busch for Kowloon City, which are parked in the side street next to the Diocesan Girls' School, swing out into Jordan Road, where so many of the children pass on their way to and from the School. It was agreed to write to Captain Superintendent of Police requesting that the drivers be mada to exercise more care:
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In response to signals from the Jardine vessel "Kangwo" which ar rived this morning, H.M.9. "Bee"] put an armed guard on board the ship to-day.
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curred in the third-class quarters at nine o'clock last night. Investiga- tion disclosed several bags of gun- powder and quantities of rifies and revolver ammuntion hidden in the passengers' bedding.
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It is believed the explosion was quite accidental,
On the London Underground railways the proportion of smok, ing cars is to be increased from 60 per cent. to 70 per cent, of the available accommodation
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