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THE CHINA MAIL.
THE HONG KONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.
cate, for the. Supply of the undermentioned Stores, for H.M.. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NAVAL SERVICE at Hong Kong THIRTY-NINTH during the period 1st April, 1927, ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING to 31st March, 1928 will be received of SHAREHOLDERS in this Com-by the Commodore, HM. NAVAL pany will be held at the Offices of YARD, unch Noon on Monday, the Masars. JARDINE, MATHESON & 14th February, 1927- CO., LTD. on THURSDAY, 27th January, 1927, at noon for the pyrpose of receiving, the Report of
* Frezen Most,
Fresh Vegetables. Soft Bread.
Biscuit. Rice. Sugar.
MR. CHURCHILL
GHILLIE'S STORY OF A DAY IN
*** HIGHLANDS
"HEAVY ON HIS LEGS.****
Mr. Churchilf as a hillman-form"}, ad the subject of a story narrated to the annual gathering of the Cairngorm Club at Aberdeen by the Rev. A. E. Robertson, of the 'Scot tlah Mountaineering Clube ta
Mr. Churchill (said Mr. Robert son) had gone to visit the historic cavo in the wild recesses of the Ceannacroe Forest, Glenmoriston, Inverness-shire where Prince TO LET-House with gurden at the Directors together with a Poak. Large dining room, drawing Statement of Accounts for the
Charlie sought refuge when hard room, study, 5 bedrooms, 4 bath-year ending 31st Decembar, 1928.
Forms of Tender and any neces-beast after Culloden. The Highland The REGISTER of SHARES of ary information may be obtained chillio who accompanied Mr rooms. Hot and cold water lald on. Modo con la 168, 10 China the Company with be CLOSED from or application to the Victualling Churchill on the expedition told Modern conveniences. Long leave.
14th January to Store Officer, H.M. Naval Dopot, ha experience thus: FRIDAY, THURSDAY. 27th January, both Kowloon." Mall"
d'aye
during which inclusive, period no transfer of shares can be registered.
MISCELLANEOUS.
OUR visiting cards neatly and Yuptly printed:"China Mail" Office, No. 5. Wyndham St, Telephone Central 22.
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS: AND SURVEYOR.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
L. S. GREENHILL,
Secretary, Hong Kong, 6th January, 1927..
1.
THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY. LIMITED.
DOTED ON A PRINCE
BUT HAD TO PAY FOR:
CAUGHT BY COAL-HEAVER..
London-Tha. Istest "Captain of Koeponik" incident in reported from Gotha, reports, the Barlin corres pondent of "The Timas."
A well-dressed man of 22, stay- ing at a fashionable hotel under! the name of Baron Korff, told the proprietor he was Prince Wilhelm, son of the ex-Crown Prince, tras valling Incognito..
at
The manager of the theatre ar- ranged & special performance which Kort occupied the former Royal Box and presented an actress with a box of chocolates, inscribed "From Prince Wilhelma of Prussia. Mr. Churchill was a very clever
Leading townspeople entertained The right to reject the lowest gentleman-a grand speaker, but him at dinner and local gentry in or any tender is reserved..
Father heavy on his legs on the high vited him to a round of shooting H.M, Naval Depot,
hilla, He was very anxiode. to see parties, luncheons and dinnera, at borrowed the eave, and I took him to the cave which he frequently Kowloon, January, 1927.
over the ram along the ridge and down into the corria... I had a rifle with me, for hoped the gentleman would be able to get a stag after he had seen the 'cave..
COMMODORE'S. OFFICERS
DANCE.
H.MS. "TAMAR."
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
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money owing to "temporary diffi culties."
Eventually, he disappeared with- out paying those debta,, and now it! is announced that Korff is a well- known swindler who was formerly
coal-heavor,
FREE SAFETY RAZORS..
London, Jan. 1. by MAIN would not go up the ridge for all The Admiralty has accepted the
"Well, we got to the cave, but he was very tired. He was not a very good walker, and he was so very tired that he was go'ng back down the corrio and not hack up to the NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
ALL Traffic will enter by the fridge, but said if he went down Prince of Wales Gate and proceed the corrie he could not get a stag: His said hel Fowing to the wind. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by outer wall to TAMAR. Public Auctions-N THAT THE TWENTY-NINTH ALL Traffic will leave
th the stags in Ceannauros. ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING GATE.
"We started walking, when he be-offer of a British firm, the Auto- CARS may be parked on foothalgan talking and arguing about ro- Strop Company, to give a free OF THIS COMPANY will be held at the Office of Messrs. Jarding ground immediately after enteringing down the corrie, and I just did supply of safety razors to the Matheson & Co., Ltd., in FRIDAY Prince of Wales Gate, if desired not say very much, but all the time Royal Marines. the 28th January, 1927, at 11 am 1 parked after dropping passengers was just quietly walking up to for the purpose of receiving the in Tamar they must proceed through wards the ridge, and he was so busy Report of the Directors together MAIN GATES. QUEEN'S ROAD with his argument he was not noticing where he was going. He with n Statement of Accounts for & PRINCE OF WALES GATE.
was a splendid speaker, and when Hong Kong, 25th January, 1927.
he had finished we were almost the year ended 31st December. 1926.
back on the ridge again,
THE
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Pablle
Auction
011
THURSDAY,
the 27th January, 1927. commencing at 2:30 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
A Nice Assortment of CHINESE CURIOS:
comprising
The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, the 18th January, 1927 Porcelains, Bronzes. Jade, Chino FRIDAY, the 28th January, 1937. ese Prints, Agute, Amber, Crystal,
both days inclusive. cic... etc.
By Order of Directors,
ALSO
A Few Pieces CANTON BLACKWOOD WARE Particulars from Catalogue)..
A View from Wednesday the 26th January, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 20th January, 1927.
THE Undersigned have received:
the
Board
of
F. H. CRAPNELL,
Acting Secretary Hong Kong, January 11th, 1927.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE MEETING.
Bee
MALARIAL STATION.
Delhi Jan. 9.
The Government of India an- I just stopped, and I said 'Wall,
nounce that an experimenta" #ta Mr Churchill just look and where ye are." And, oh, he was tion after the name of Sir Ronald Very merry and just laughed and Ross will be shortly opened under the auspices of the Indian Research atag laughed, and we got a
and Association. he was very "pleased, and
DATE for the closing of
THE DOES beat POSTPONED he was a very pleased. Oh, but
AN
until WEDNESDAY, 26th January, 1925, at 5 p.m.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary, Hong Kong, 14th Jan., 1927.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
UNION WATERBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED..
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
I instructions from The Exeru THE TWENTY-SECOND
tors of the Estate of The late Dr.
the 27th January, 1927, al 3 o'clock p.m.
at their Sales Rodm, Duddell
Street
Three Stag Heads.
heavy on his legs on the high hills."
FASHION'S ARBITER.
THE DEATH OF M. JEAN
WORTH.
The fine arts and the dress- making trade. of Paris have alike! suffered a heavy loss through the NUAL GENERAL MEETING
TANTRIES for the Forthcoming death of M. Jean Philippe Worth, Races close on WEDNESDAY, head of the famous fashion house C. D. Allan to sell by Publie of SHAREHOLDERS wil be held in the Offices of Messrs. Dodwell & Auction
Company Limited. on MONDAY, 26th January, 1927, at 5 pm and of the Rue de la Paix, Son of the on THURSDAY,
the 319 January, 1927, at 11 ammust be sent to the Secretary/founder of the Maison Worth, he Davis, Alexandra succeeded his father as director for the purpose of receiving the Linstead" &
of the firm, and while continuing DROWSINESS AFTER MEALS freport of the General Managers Buildings, on or before this date..
Entry Forms are now ready and its traditions he brought to his together with a Statement of Ac-j counts to 31st December, 1926.
can be had at the Jockey Club task artistic gifts of an exception is a symptom of sluggish liver. To correct liverishness there is nothing The Transfer Books of the Com-Stables, Race Course, Hong Kong ally high order, for he was so good as Finkettes, the dainty
painter before he was a business little On View from Wednesday, the pany will be CLOSED from the
man, and had studied under gently as nature Pinkettes dispel 24t to 81st, January, 1927. both Club or Linstead & Davis.
Hong Kong, 14th January, 1927,
Corot. Throughout his career he constipation, banish, bilionaness dates Inclusive.
always, remained in close touch and sick headaches, clear the skin, with artists and artistic move- purify the breath, relieve Piles. ments, and numbered among his Your chemiat sells them; also post friends some of the most eminent free, 60 cents per vial, from The modern painters and sculptors. Dr. Williams Medicine Co., 60, One of his greatest interests. was Kiangse Road, Shanghai, in studying the development of young artists, and in helping both materially and morally those
26th January, 1927.
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Terms:-Cush on Delivery.
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LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 25th January, 1927.
THE Undersigned have received:
Tinstructions from the Commit-
tee of The Bazaar in connection with the New St. Paul's Girls' Col- lege Building Fund to sell by Public Auction
· on THURSDAY,
the 27th January, 1927,
at 3 o'clock pam..
at their Sales, Room.. Dudde!! Street
One 4-Seater Flat 509 Maior-car AN
One Diamond Bracelet.
On View or Day of Sale, Turma:-Cash on Delivery.
J
DODWELL & CO., LTD., General Managers. Hong Kong, 18th January, 1927.
NOTICE.
E, the undersigned, beg to announce that we have opened branches in Honan, Shameen, Canton, No. 11; You
Ma Loo, West Bund, 1st floor and at
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB. ADDITION TO PROGRAMME FOR ANNUAL MEETING.
First Day Tenth Race. The Racing Stakes.
3610-for
19
Third $100 for Griffins of Subscription
whom he discer
talent. Time has shown that his
laxative regulators:
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HONGKONG HOTEL VISITORS.
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January 28, 1927,
.solution (s) which are attached.
[Please Write in Block Letters.]
CLOSING DATE FOR COUPONS, MONDAY, JAN. 31. [Coupons received at the "China Mail" Office after mid-day
on Monday will not be included in the competition.]
Clues Across.
No. 15, On Wo Leo, West Bund, under-this Meeting and Ponies that have estimates of such young talent taking the shipping of cargoes in never won a Race.
joyed the friendship of a number
Mr. C. P. Anderson, Mrs. Sylvia launches and steamers running from Griffins of this Meeting allowed were well founded. He also en- Cantun to Wuthow, Kongmoon and ba. Weight for inches ker of dramatic and operatic cele de Acuna, Messra, F. Bumann, C. A.
Winners barred. Jockey
Entrance $10-One brities, several of whom did not Calkins, Ward Clement, H. R. Cross, Hong Kong. We guarantee the safe scale,
Allowance. arrival of all cargo and hold ourselves Mile. Entries for this race should hesitate to turn to Him for advice R. de Cosme, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. responsible for any damage that may be attached to the Entry Forms concerning their own sphere of Campbell, Messrs. R. L. Duvand, art.Disabled ex-soldiers-parti- M. Dalgarno, Mr. and Mrs. P. Drummond, Messrs. W. A. Dowley, cularly those who were blinded or G. H. Evans, V. E. Frances, K. occur charging a very moderate rate. already issued.
By Order, Indian watchmen will look to the load-
mutilated about the face-owe Gabaldon, Mrs. F. D. Goddard, LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.hg and unloading of cargoes,
much to his interest and gen- Messrs. A. F. Henry, S. J. Hicks, WANG LEE & CO.,
erosity, which resulted in the W. Kogen, F. H. Hill, Capt. T. F. Bank of Canton Building.
foundation of a club and home for Hall, Messrs. B. A. B. Jones, H. A. them. He is succeeded in the Keller, W. Lythzol, F. H. Lowe. Hong Kong, Jan. 20th, 1927.
management of the dressmaking Oliver Lee, S. E. Lyster, Miss H 12. Denotes oral indecision. business by his nephews, M.Lillie, Mrs. J. Masseburg, Mr. and 18. To be born again.
Mrs. McTucen, M., and Mrs. Mac-14 Tenders to supply commodities. THE NEW FRENOM REMEDY.
Jean Charles and M. Jacques Leod, Messrs. D. MacLeod, L. E. Smokes
Nantz, F. J. O'Brien, H. D. Orrs, Direction. F. 3. Odam, Miss M. E. Pipkins.
Hong Kong, 25th January, 1927.
Ir
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by. Public
THE
Auction:
on FRIDAY,
the 28th January, 1927, commencing at 5.15 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street
A Collection of 2,500 Stamps Including "Chinese Errors, Hong Kong (Pune of 50 Jubilees showing Error Short U") etc., etc.,
Catalogues will be issued.
1J
On View from Thursday, the 27th January, 1927,
Terme-Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BRÖS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 25th January, 1927.
THE Undersigned have received
Tinstructions from the In-
surance Companies concerned to Bell by Public Auction
on
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, the 28th and 29th January, 1927 cach day commencing at 10.30-8.m. at Pedder Building, 2nd Floor, Room No. 3 (removed from Au Chic Parisien) A Quantity of Ladles Dress Wear and Sundries Comprising --
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Day and Evening Gowns, Coat, Frocks, Woollen Dresses, Wrap Coats Gloves, Corsets, Hats, Laces, Ribbons.. Trimmings,
Flowers, Fancy Hand Bags, Etc., Etc., Etc., (more or less 'damaged by water)
On View from Thursday, the 27th January, 1927.
Terms-Cash on Delivery, F
LAMMERT, BROS, Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 26th January, 1927
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THERAPIONING 1 THERAPION NO. THERAPION NË
DE.LECLERÉSÉRE, I
10 in data required de su supiste sa matka dor
Koekt meinien aL IN MUIGANEVED
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
THE
Auction
on FRIDAY,
the 28th January, 1927 commencing at 2.45 p.m.
at No. 10, Kennedy Road A Large Quantity of ; VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
Comprising:-
Dining Room Suite (made by Wm. Powell Ltd), Teak Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, Dressing Tables, Desk, etc., etc.)
ALSO
A Few Places of CANTON BLACKWOOD FURNITURE
"AND
One Okeh Phonograph. Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Thursday, the 27th January 1927.
Terms: Cash on delivery,
LAMMERT BROS....
Auctioncars. Hong Kong,, 24th January 1927.
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary, Hong Kong, 19th January, 1927.
If you want the latest, fullest and most re- liable information China
Consult
THE CHINA
THE
CHING
YEAR BOOK 1928-27.
YEAR
BOOK
Obtainable at
KELLY & WALSH, LTD; BONG KONG
PRICE $15.00.
on
Worth.
1. Used for ablutions. 4. Part of a circle.. 6. Pertaina to music. 9. Name of a God.
Mesars, G. and S. Peabody, Mr. and 21. Keep Sounding. Mra. W. G. Pearce, Messrs. H 2 An Island Pearman, R. R. Roxburgh, H. E 25. Fall (Scotch). Res, Mrs. H. T. Roberts, Messrs. 26. Behind. Henry Scheele, E. Stubmacher, Mrs.
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**KILLED IN CRUSH. London-The ardour of philate- liste proved fatal at the new Suez Canal town of Fort Fuad, where a L. Sowiz,. Mr. R. E. Thiband. Mr. 28. A month (abbrev.) ruah to secure the special issue of and Mrs. de Villuro, Miss Villuro, 80. Hardening of oye membranes. commemorative stamps occasioned Messrs. E. Willet, G. Wragge.
a melee, in which one person was killed and many injured, says the Port sald correspondent of "The Times."
the official opening Otherwise the celebrations, which were marked. by kaleidoscopic processions and variegated festivities, memorable success.
were a
FAITH-HEALER'S LOST POWER.
The Maoris are dismayed about the loss of healing power by Ratana, the Maori faith-healer who visited England two years ago. He has effected no cures for a considerable time, and the Maoris are praying for the restoration of his powers,
Ratana has adopted, a philosophic! attitude, advising sufferers to put their faith in the Almighty:
NEW TURK DIVORCE.
The Turkish Cabinet has issued an exhortation to fudres to try divorce cases behind closed doors) and forbi. Press reports, nyar
The motive, given, is that Turks are besitating owing to the stigma For publicity
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81. Relates to destiny.
KONG FOR JAN 1927 88. A law of a governing body.
(Standard Time of the 120th Meridian, East of Greenwich:).
33. A parent
SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN HONG
35. Past tense of "be." 186: A pit of evil;
87. A contact
12 of "adept.”;
a.m
7.04.
p.m.
BC. Without Sunrise 64 Part of a window.
For
God.
to tides..
6.07 68. Alkalas solution.
7.04
6.08 80 A pastry mixture,
7.04
62 Tur
6.00 62 Argentine Republic (init.)
·7:04
6.1085. Tarna.
186. Thanks.:
6.10.
187, PRESOS ovar,
7.08
6.11-08. Length of life.
Date
January
TANG YU
the late
DENTIST
109. Give up house.
Glues Down,
2. Part of verb "to be."
3. Strong taita..
5. To talk with fury.
7. To be in wanti
8. To`sin..
10. A plant.
11. Throw.
13. A genused plant.
15. To look carefully
17. 1
28. An outfit.
20. Not on....
22. The 18th. & 16th day of cartsin
months.
24. A weight.
26. A trou.
27. Tame
20. A system ensuring punctuality
in factories.
80 Prohibitive laws.
32 To make by hand.
34
To spread grass
87. A labourer carrier.
88.Crack" irman.
89. A number
41 Dealdes
42% To restrate an adversai
48. To fall to rally in ill-
45. A beverage.
46. A garment.
48 Delightful to beholdan,
50.- Sa (achial);
1.52. To mix typk
54. A female als 55.
Noise of
bell
57.. A painter's name.
JI.
Tibetan
60. Of the bean family.
61. Eden without the "Nd."
68. Well-known.grassy_plant.
Competitors are reminded that the prize is to be award for the correct solution, or if nobody succeeds in getting the correct solution, for the NEAREST correct solution. Therefore, even if you have not done the cross-word puzzle in full, send in what you have done 11 may prove to be tas nearest correct solution.
NEW 350 CROSSWORD PUZZLE WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY, JANUART 11.2