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Chairman. Hong Kong. 12th January, 1927.
HOLLAND PACIFIC" TRADING CO., MACAO & HONG KONG I
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YOUR visiting cards neatly and prompily printed-"China Mail Office No. 6. Wyndham St., Telephone Central 22,
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
THE MARRIAGE REGISTRY
has been transferred from the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs to LAND OFFICE, Supreme the Court, Long Kong.
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PHILE JACKS. Registrar of Marriages, The Marriage Registry Supreme Court, Hong Kong.
13th January, 1927,
H.K.V.D.C.
VOLUNTEER ORDERS FOR: "
THE WEEK.
'CHANGES IN STRENGTH.
Extracts from this week's orders flauad to-day) by the Hong Kong vilanteer Defence Corps read:
Artillery Company.
The Artillery Company will at- tond Tal Eam camp this week-end. Details as announced,
Engineer Company. Signal Section parado at Hond quarters at 5.30 p.m. Monday and
THE CHINA MAIL.
INDIA'S CHARMS.
LAND OF THE BANYAN... TREE.
A LOCAL LECTURE,
A LOCAL GUILD.
ALLEGATIONS REGARDING
FUNDS.
A CANTON EXODUS.
Mr. McCallum is defending a member of the Guild against whom the officials claim $249.92
A lantern lecture on India, the
Further cross-examination was modes and customs of its people, made at the Summary Court yes- was delivered yesterday evening etterday in the case in which Mr. St Andrew's Church Hall by the D. McCallum alleges that the. Ray, J. C. Knight Anstey, the new plaintiffs (the Hong Kong House Minister of the Wesleyan Church Masons Guild officials) Bled to Wanchal, who has spent. 28 years Canton with the funds. of the in India
Guild when the strike broke out The vassness of the rice, maize,there in July, 1925. and corn fields and the Indian methods of ploughing and irrigat-, ing were demonstrated; the lecturer stating that an agricultural country India was second to none. An interesting theory put forward by the lecturer was that the plains of the Feecan in Southern India were alike in so many respects to. the veldt of Africa that at, one time Infantry Company.
the Deccan and the veldt might have Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 5.30 p.m.: formed one plain stretching over Nos. 2. & 4 Platoons at Head; that part of the globe. quarters, Company Signalling classi Interesting pictures of the fauna 13 usual
and fora of Fadia were shown, in-
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Armoured Car.
All members parade in the miniature ange at Headquarters on Monday, at 5.30 p.m. for spoon competition.
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Another official of the Guild was asked if funds of the Guild were sent to Canton for strike pay. He denied this and said that the only amounts that had been sent to Canton were for the rela tives of members who had died.
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Cont Contractors, Shipping Agents and Secretariat for "Chinese Affairs. General Providers. We provide laun- ches, lighters and junk for carrying will be on the first Hoor of the New cargoes from Hong Kong to Kongmoon, Government Building in Connaught Canton and Wachow; superintend the Road Central,
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H.K. HOTEL RESIDENTS.
January 18.
Messrs. F. SArmstrong, and C. P. Anderson.
Messrs. D. S. Bluck, C. Brack mann, C. 3. Bradford, C, Brayer, F. J. Buys, F. Dumann and H. H. Brown.
Messrs. C. A. Calkins, R. C. Chutter, W. A. Dowley, Mrs, and Mist Davy,
Mr. and Mrs. . de Fonseca and
Tuesday. 25:-No. one of a beautiful, banyan He admitted that large numbers
stay, Jan. --No. 1. Platoon cluding ch had spread to gigantic of Gulld members had gone to Mr. B. C. Prunces. Kennedy range.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANTRIES for the Forthcoming
Races close on SATURDAY, at 22nd January, 1927, at 3 p.m. and must be sent to the Secretary, c/o: Linstead
Davis. Alexandra & Buildings, on or before this date.
Entry Forime' are now ready and
Reserve Company.
Mr. A. F. Henry, Mrs. C. J. Hawkins, Capt. T. P. Hali, and Mr. T. C. Hard:
Mr. B. R. Bevan-Jones, Mesers. H. A. Keller, A. Kopp and T. W. King.
Mr. T. L Leim and family, Mr.
Mr. C. Nopper, Prof. Osborne.
The Canton. size from one small stem.
lecturer, This was also the contention of Scottish Company.
banyan, explained the grew up and down the palm tree
a further witness, the Guild ac- Musketry. Part II. at Stonecutters and eventually surrounded the on Sunday.
trunk, the sced being sown in cavi. countert, who produced books re- lating to work done by the defen- Launch will leave, Murray' Pierties of the palm tree by birds.
of dant. Witness also denied that LAMMERT BROS, can be had at the Jockey Club at 9 am, and call at Kowloon Fier Domestic scenes illustrative
Stables, Race Course, Hong Kong at 3:10 am.
the life of Indian women were also the Guild had a branch in Can-U. L. Lu, and Miss H. Lillie. Club or Linstead & Davis.
Parades on Thursday at 5.15 pm.: thrown on to the screen, the lec-ton. The inclusion of "and Can Mr. D. MacLeod, and Mrs. 3.
in the title of the Masseburg. Hong Kong, 7th January, 1927.
No, & Platoon at Taikoo Deck:turer commenting on the contrast ton" No. 6 Platoon at Kowloon Docks between the lives of women of the Guild only meant that a Hong West and women of the East. Kong member could do certain No. 7 Platoon at Headquarters..
Other pictures. showed anake-work in Canton. charmers at work, these men, stat The case was adjourned until A Lewis Gun Instructional Classing the lecturer, being possessed un- will be held at Headquarters every doubtedly of remarkable powers Friday evening at 5.30 p.m. Those over snakes. "Street musiciana with wishing to attend please send in their inevitable tom-toma were, their names to 0.0
of various pictured. also scenes Casuals.
phuses of missionary work.
At the conclusion, the Rev. G. R. may
their MEMBERS
book
Musketry Part II at Stonecutters Lindsay proposed a vote of thanks tables and obtain their on Sundays, Jan. 23 and 30.
This is the last opportunity for tickets on and after MONDAY, 10th inst. at Messrs. Moutrie's members of the Corpe" who have not
yet completed Part 11 to attend. where plan of the
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Launch will leave Murray. Pler arrangements may be seen.
at 9 a.m. and call at Kowloon Pier Hong Kong, 7th January, 1927,
at 9.10 a.m.
HE Undersigned have received H. Birkett,
Esq. to sell by Public Auction
on FRIDAY,
the 14th January, 1927, commencing at 2.45 p.m.
at his residence, No. 532, The Peak,
(Magazine Gap)
The Whole of his
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
(made by Messrs. Lone, Crawford Ltd.,)
Comprising:-
HONG KONG AUTOMOBILE -
ASSOCIATION.
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DINNER DANCE. 8-12 p.m. Jan 21st 1927.
seating
THE HONG KONG LAND INVESTMENT, AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.
STRENGTH. The following recruit is taken on the strength and posted to No. 2 Platoun Infantry Co.):-Pte. D. M. Richards.
Transfer.
Te the lecturer
LONDON FIRE THRILL
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A crowd "watched Mr. Frederick Lery, a barrister, and his friend, Ma S. Pettigrew, escape frem blazing fourth storey fat in New- man-street, Oxford-street, W., by perilous steps along a narrow water trough, 70 feet above the ground. The flames prevented their escape down the staircase.
Tenk hatatand, teak upholstered armeliais chairs, teak curio cabinet, tenk bookcase, teak table,"
The following are transferred TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
from the Fife and Drum Band and In their pyjamas the two men enrpets, brass ornaments, etc., etc.
that the THIRTY-NINTH
posted to No. 5 Section, No. 2 moved along the water trough inch Teak dining table, tenk side- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING Platoon:--Pte. B. L. W. Dunnett, by inch for several yards to safety, board.
dianer waggon, silver of SHAREHOLDERS in this Com-Pte. C. R. Warren.
while the crowd held their breath, Cabinet, földing screen, pictures, pany will be held. at the Offices of
Marksmen.
expecting every minute to see them upholstered rattaz furniture, Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & The undermentioned" have quali | topple off.
.CO., LTD. on THURSDAY, 27th fed as marksmen and are entitled
A young woman who was found Teak Bedsteads, Teak Wardrobe January, 1927, ut noen for the to wear the badge for one year
hanging in a fainting condition out with Bevelled Mirror Doors and purpose of recolving the Report of Reserve Company: Corp. J. A
of a window was rescued by a Lyon 101 points; Pte. G. E. Electric Fittings, Teak Dressing the Directors together with Table, Teak Desks, Tenk Chest of Statement of Accounts for the Stephens, 98 points, Pte. C. E, policeman who had made his way Frith, 97 points; Pte. S. E. Green, along a water-pipe. He pulled the fyear ending 31st December, 1926.
ornaments etc.
Drawera, etc.
Glass Wure, Filters, Utensils, Ice Chest, etc.
Kitchen
The REGISTER of SHARES of 99 points: Lt. A. M. Thornhill, 91girl from the window and handed
points.
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Leave.
English Dinner Set, Tea Set, the Company will be CLOSED from
FRIDAY, 14th "January
The following are granted leave THURSDAY, 27th Jangary, both of absence!--
inclusive, days
during which
Gr. J. Watson, Artillery Co., from perlod no transfer of shares can Jan. 12 to Jan. 11, 1928. be registered.
One Victrola with Record Cabinet and Records.
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One Teak Ice Cheat with By Order of the Board of Directors, Kelvinator attached.
AND
Several Pieces of Blackwood Ware.
On View from Thursday, the
18th January, 1927.
Cataloguen will be faued..
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers, Hong Kong, 8th January, 1927.
L. S. GREENHILL,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 6th January, 1927.
Big You” will be Inter ested in OWL TRI
LADIES
BAR Female Sup-
positories. A power-
Pte. E. W Carpenter, Reserve Co., from Jan. 8 to Nov. 7.
Pie. H. J. Howard, No. 4 Platoon, from Dec. 14, 1926, to March 31, 1927,
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Spr. A. Spary, Engineer Co., from Nov. 10, 1926, to May, 9, 1927....
Spr. R.. C. Keen, Engineer Co., from March 16 to April 14, 1928.
Pte. R. A. Wadeson, A. C. Co.,. from Feb. 9 to Sept. 80.
Pte. G. W. Sellara, No. 7 Platoon,
ful antiseptic and preventative. Guaran from March 1 to Feb. 28, 1923.
teed perfectly harmless, non-poisonous..
Sent prepaid in plain wrapper $1.86 boz,"
TRI-JAR WORKS,
Metropolian Ara
Resignations.
her to another policeman who was leaning out of wi. low of the r. xt fat.
Reserve Company: L/Sergt. K. R. Macaskill; Pte. R. Duncan; Pte. W. P. Hedley.
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Struck Off.
The following is not returning to the Colony and is struck off the strength: Pte. V. M. Hart, No. 2 Platoon,
Annual Rifle Meeting. There will be a committee nieat- ing on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 5.45 p.m. at Headquarters for the pur- pose of arranging the programme for the coming rifle meeting. Re-
requested to attend.
The following are permitted, to tresentatives from each unit are
·P,0. Marpath, N.. Send for free booklet. resign from the Corps:-
Monday,
A message from Copenhagen reports the death of Herr. L. M. Ericsson, the telephone engineer.
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SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN HONG KONG FOR JAN., 1927.
(Standard Time of the 120th Meridian, East of Greenwich.)
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