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HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 1927
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28th February, lat, 2nd & 5th March. Twenty-five Words three inser-
MEMBERS' BADGES. tions prepaid $1. Every addi-dents joining classes held at tional word four cents for three Queen's College will be enrolled at [EMBERS' Badges of Admission insertions.
the Education, Department only;
are now ready and may be Fire Brigade Station building, 3rd obtained by those Members, who floor) these joining classes held at have not already received them, the Central British School, Kew from Mesers. Linstead & Davis,
be enrolled at that Alexandra Buildings.
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Central British School
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Public
Auctions
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
THE
Auction
ON THURSDAY, the 3rd March, 1927, commencing at 11 am
at their Sales Room. Duddell Street.
98 Cases Whisky
87 Cases Royal Ale
AND
A Quantity of Royal, Lion and
Old Tom Been
(In small lots to suit purchasers)
On View on Day of Sale. Terms: Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 25th Feb., 1927.
Undersigned have received
Hong Kong, 28th Pub, 1927.
HONGKONG
BOXING
ASSOCIATION.
SIXTH TOURNAMENT OF THE SEASON
SATURDAY. 5th March, at 9:15 pm. at the THEATRE ROYAL,
MAIN EVENT:
15 Round Contest for Welterweight Championship of the Colony STOKER NORMAN MORRIS"
HMS. "Hermes"
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A. R. DEXON
H.MS. "Frobisher."
Booking at Moutrie's: Members-2nd and 3rd March, General Public--4th and 5th March.
USUAL PRICES..
THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER
€0, (1918), LTD.
WITH reference to the Notice
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THE CHINA MAIL.
Mumbers are reminded that these Badges will also admit them to all the Extra Race Meetings of this
vear.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE.. Membera have the privilege of introducing two non-members to the Members' Enclosure
A limited number of tickets are available and may be obtained from Messrs Linstead & Davis, Alexan- dru Buildings, on or before Satur day February 28th, 1927, at a cost of $10 each per day or $30 for the Meeting:
The charge for admission for Ladies to the Members' Enclosure will be $1 per day. Each member can obtain upon application to the Secretary,, badges for the ad mission of two Ladies free, of charge: On no pretext will chik dren be permitted in either enclosure during the Arst three
lays raging.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE,
Tickets of Admission to the Publie Enclosure, price $3 per day for all persons including Ladies may be purchased from Messrs. Kelly & Walsh, Ltd. or at the Gate,
Soldiers and Sallgra in uniform (admitted to the Pubile Enclosure a
$T-per day.
Admission by ticket only.
SERVANTS PASSES. "Passes for Servants will be issued on application to Mesers. Linstead & Davis, Alexandra Buildings
$
Employers are requested to dia- tribute them with discrimination, and to endorse their names on the passes.
10. Shareholders of this Company dated 17th September 0926, whereby the Final Call of
Servants are not permitted in the $300 per share on the New Shares Members. Enclosure except for was made payable on 1st March, passing through on their duties, but, 1927, instead of 1st October, 1926, must remain in their employers' the General Managers and stands. Consulting Committee have
OUR GIRL GUIDES.
RALLY AT HEADQUARTERS
HOUSE..
STRIKING DEMONSTRATION
panion immediately signals to theil rost of the party for help and}}
stretcher bearers hastan the "CHINA MAIL" CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.
ronder
scene of the accident to "First. Ald." Two Guides are despatched to the nearest telephone which happens to be at the Golf Club at Fanling. The Fire Station is communicated with a request made for the immediate despatch of a doctor and ambulanes. In the meantime the casualty is carried down to the Camp, given a hot drink, and kept warm panding their arrival
The Hong Kong and Kowloon Girl Guide Association Rally, held in the grounds of Hendquarters House on Saturday afternoon (by kind permission of H.E. Major-Gemoral
We now come to the letter "D" C. C. Luard, C.M.G., D.SO., and Mrs. Luard, attracted a large num- which stands for "Development br and their friends. The threaten- Games, ne will be depicted by the ber of members of the Association | means of Physical Training and
ing weather of the earlier hours of || 1st Hong Kong Company. the day brightened up at the ap- The last letter "E" representa Brownie "Enjoyment," and each The Association Colours were Pack will show you their favourite pointed, hour for the function. ceremoniously "marched on" at singing game, following which the 2.45, Lady Clementi. M.B.E. (Pre-Guides, round their camp fire, will||||" sident of the Association) who was give a short "Sing-dong," accompanied by
A programme of singing followed, Southern Colonial Commissioner) the young Brownies joining in Mrs. Remington (District Commis-most heartily, under the leadership stoner) and other offears, arriving of the elder giria.. promptly hum
Mrs. W. T.
Guide and Brownie Work. A most interesting display of Girl Guide and Brownie work was then gone through, Mrs. Remington directing operations. The display took the form of the letters "G.U.J.D.E. Various items being presented by both Guides none Brownies.
The chief item was one depicting the history of the movement, the units members of the various marching past bearing cards upon which appeared words correspond
ing to Mrs. Remingtonte remarks,
Ms. Remington said:
This afternoon we are endeavour-
ing to illustrate to you what we mean by the word "Guido."
!
First we have the letter "G" which stande for the "Growth" of the movement. In 1910, Sir Robert, Baden Powell found that girla were imitating the Boy Scouts, and as a result, tn co-operation with his sister, he organised a similar move- ment for girls. In 1916, a junior branch, was found necessary and the Browniek were initiated!. Fn 1917. Cadets and Rangers were started. In 1918, Lady Baden Powell was elected Chief. Guide. In 1919, two new branches were started, Sea Guides and Post 1920, Princess Mary consented to Guides, the latter for cripples. In
Guides were started in Hong Kong. become President. In 1921,"Girl
In 1922, "Foxlease” a house in the New Forest, Hampshire, England, and endowed by Princess Mary as was presented to the movement,
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Mrs. Remington then called uponį Lady Clementi to present the "Prince of Wales's Banner" to this year's winners-the "Kewloon Bri tish School Company.
Lady Clementi's Address. Addressing the gathering, Lady Clement said:
"On behalf of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Girl Guides Association want to thank the audience for their kind appreciation of our work. You came here this afternoon to be pleased and we came here, to de our best to please you. I think we can claim to have demonstrated something of the growth of the movement in Hong Kong, and I am
glad to say that two new Companies are here to-day for the first time. On behalf of the Association extend to them both a very hourty welcome.
we
"I hope we have demonstrated something of the spirit of the move- mant also. I have seen it with the Tamil sari girl in hør, silken robes; with the Ceyloneşe girl, and with our Chinese girls who are here with us this afternoon. But, believe me,; the spirit of the movement is the same everywhere.
"In conclusion, I wish to ask you to join me in three cheers for Miss Trotter and Miss Wankley who have and who, sadly are leaving us for worked so hard for the movement
Home on Saturday."
ON
Mr. Sonthorn's Thanks.. Mrs: Southern said: "I wish,
behalf of the Associa tion, to tender our most grateful thanks to General and Mrs. Luard
· training centre for Girl Guides all for so" kindly landing ¿UB their over the world. In 1928, the Aa-garden. I am sure that Mrs. Any persons found loiteringsociation was granted a Royal | Luard did not realise what it would decided. In view of the conditions about with Servants Passes in Charter. In 1924, the "All World" mean when she gave her consent, prevailing at present, to further their possession will forfait the
Camp was held at "Foxlease," when | but she know that we were Guides extend the time for payment of same and will be removed from the
1,190-Guides met, representing over and that we could be trusted. She the Call..
fifty countries. There are enclosure.
now is one of us, for she is a member of Guides in sixty countries as the our local Committee.. Brownies and others will show you. "Lady Clementi has referred to C. B. BROWN,
The total number of Guides and the widespread growth of the move Brownies in the world 18: Secretary..
ment. I am pleased to see. here 613,809 Following the letter. "G," } this afternoon British, Indian, Jap- Hong Kong, 16th Feb., 1927..
we have which atands for anese, Chinese, Ceylonese and Aus- "Usefulness, then the letter "I"tralian Guides. This will let you! denoting "Intelligence."-
have some idea of the extent of the movement.
Notice accordingly hereby
Tinstructions from E. A. Ram, given that the date for payment
Esq to sell by Public Auction
ON
THURSDAY, the 3rd March, 1927
.commencing at 2.45 p.m.
at "The Coltage" Barker Road, No. 452, The Peak
A Large Quantity Of
* VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE,.
Comprising
Teak. Hatsland, Chesterfield Couch and Chairs," Glass Cabinets, Leather Seat Chairs, Carpets, Pictures and Electric Fittings, etc.
Teak Sideboards, Teak Dining i Tables, Dining Chairs,. Dinner
of the Final Call is postponed to 30th June, 1927, and that the Form of Bankers Receipt already sent to Shareholdets can be used as though the date named therein were the 30th June, 1977.
For THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO. (1918) LTD. ...SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers.
Hong Kong. 16th Feb. 1927
THE HONG KONG ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED..
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Waggon, Ice Cheal, Glass Ware. that the THIRTY-EIGHTH Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, etc.
Tenk Bedsteads, Teak Dres-ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING sing Table with Bevelled Mirror, will be held at the Company's Teak Chest of Drawers, Teak cen, P. 0. Building.
SATURDAY, 5th March, 1927, at
03
Wardrobes with Bevelled Mirrors, 11 a.m. for the purpose of present-
Medicine Chests. Side Tables.ing the Report of the Directors together with C Statement of 讣 Accounts to 31st December, 1926,
Teak Washstands, Toilet Sets, etc. etc.
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AND
and electing Directors and Audi
A Quantity of Blackwood tors.
Ware, Curlès, Chinese Porcelains,| The TRANSFER BOOKS of the
Japanese Prints and Old Chinese Company will be CLOSED from Pictures etc., etc.
21st February to 5th March, 1927,
On View from Wednesday, the both days inclusive.
2nd March 1927.
Catalogues will be issued.. Terms: Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneera. Hong Kong, 25th Feb., 1927,
UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.
The following unclaimed tele
By Order of the Board of Directors,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD. Agents."
Hong Kong, 12th Feb., 1927.
HONG KONG HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY.
THE
ANNUAL
SHOW FLOWERS & VEGETABLES
of
grams are lying at the office of The will be held at VOLUNTEER
Great Northern Telegraph Company
(Limited):-
Moris, from Amoy. Taishinyoko, from Shimonoseki. Clade Folkener, from Yokohama. Iyonenlia Bunhamu Tanke 71, from Amoy.
Pursell, from Kobe, Dorothy White, from Shanghai,
E. V JESSEN,
Superintendent Hong Kong Station, Feb. 24, 1927.
EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA & CHINA
TELEGRAPH CO..!
List of Unclaimed Telegrams lying In E. E. Telegraph Office, Heng Kong..
Abel Miller House or Claremont,
from Foochow
Bregar, from London.
Hardiviler, from Hangay. Jayme Sison, from Iloilo,
B. A. LEGGATT,
Buperintendent.
Hong Kong, 24th Feb., 1927,"
HEADQUARTERS on THURSDAY, 10TH MARCH, 1927.
ENTRIES will DEFINITELY CLOSE at 1 P.M.," on MONDAY, 28TH FEBRUARY, 1927, at the Hon. Secretary's Office.
SCHEDULES HAVE BEEN SENT TO ALL MEMBERS WHO HAVE PAID THEIR SUBSCRIP. TION FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
MEMBERS who have NOT yet PAID their SUBSCRIPTION 'and' ALL THOSE who WISH to JOIN the SOCIETY are requested to SEND $6. IMMEDIATELY to the Hon. Secretary MR. E. B. C. HORNELL, c/o Messrs. Jardino, Matheson & Co, Ltd.
Hong Kong, 24th Feb., 1927.
IN'S PILLS
MARTINS
STEEL
Bure and Serinin for all Sumala ambisinta. Kvery lady soon à When best in the hooked, China and Str Nabam throughout the world.
By Order,
STOPS STUBBORN BRONCHIAL
COUGHS.
WHEN changeable weather or ex- posure to cold and wet results in @bronchitis, start at ones taking Cham" berlain's Cough Remedy. Been used for over fifty years and strongly recommended for bronchial and in- fluenza coughs, stubborn weakening coughs and troublesome night coughs.. Sold everywhere,
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Then followed an imaginary pic nic, a camp fire being erected in the centre of the open space.
Practical Demonstration Continuing, Mrs. Remington: said:-
Three hearty cheers for Lady Clement: brought the, preceedings to a close.
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Mr. Charles "Radcliffe, Cardiff, Imagine the 1st and 2nd Kowloon shipowner, left £191,240 The Companies having a pienie in the estate of Field-Marshal Sir Arthur New Territory Two Guides have Arnold Barrett, Sharnbrook, has 'gone ahead to lay a track, and in been proved at £35,403, Mrs. Emily climbing a tree order to hide a Ann Mucnamara, Hale, Cheshire, message, one of them slips and in left" £11,214 and her bequests in- falling fractures her leg and include £1,000 towards a new church. jures her forehead. Hex com-
at Hale.
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1. The PRIZES in this competition will be AWARDED STRICTLY
on MERIT
2.
Each solution sent In must be made on the coupon cut from the "China" Mail" Any number of solutions may be sent. in.
3.
An entry fee of fifty cents must accompany each coupon. Three entries, however, may be sent in together for one dollar.
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Entries must reach the office of the "China Mall" not later than
the time and date for closing announced on the coupon,'
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No responsibility is accepted for loss or delay in the post. All letters should be registered and/or sealed,'
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The prize of $50 must be won and will be awarded for an al correct or nearest correct solution. In the event of tles the $50 will be divided. No competitor may win more than one share of the prize in each competition.
8. The coupon must not be defuced in any way. All attempts|
must be in plain block letters and legible.
9. The Editor's decision will be final and binding in all matters of dispute, and he reserves the right to enter into Correspondence regarding the Competition.
10.
Solutions will be published with the results, in this paper, every Thursday following the Closing Date.
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Coupons will be kept for four days after the results of the com- petition have been published.
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All letters. must be addressed, "China Mail Cross-words, c/o. “China Mail" Offices, No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong. No member of the staff of the "China Mail" will be allowed.to|| compete.
13.
14.
Solutions are held under sealed cover and in no way will be opened until the close of the competition,
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DEAR SIRS,
I agree to abide by your rules, and I enclose..
for
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Clues Acros3.
1. To make rough.
6. Surrounding.
11. A printer'a measure.
12.
To carefully examine..
13. Consumed.
15. A place where a germ lodges
and begins to develop
18.
A
ruminant. of the camel family.
19. A subject, for discussion.
Hiquid.
20. Unlawful.
22. Greasy
23. This is "Easy." 24. A head-dross.
26. N NN (actual).
20.
To
touch gently.
28. A small tally tag
30. A period of time (then reverse
A
33. Exclamation of surprise.
81.
Laid by
a bon.
85. To tease,
87. Royal Navy (abbrev:)
38 By word of mouth.
Chier Down.
Non-existence: a cipher.
3. Royal Engineers (abbrev.)
4. Loss of memory.
5. Women of refined manners,
8. To help.
7. Initial of a military decoration,į;
Place of ingrass or a, amal! bay,j Throad-liko."
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8. Used for tennis, golf, sta..
9.
10,
18. Makes reparation.
14. A snake-like fish.
17. Same as "Agula,"
18. On the lee sido.
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21. A leash.
40.
Summary of articles of religious belist.
48.
A crow
42 A tree of the Pacific.
44. Denotes a thing neer.
45. Jointed parts. in animale. 47. To brood.
49. Ento (actual).
51. Church of England (abbrev:)
be in troubla...
52
54.." Not on.
58. A household god of divination
(Heb:)
68. A type of curly coated dog (then
roverss it),
.60;.
8rd
pers: sing pres: of "Be" Gl. A peer of the realm
62. Belonging to me (poss) adf:) |
65,
"An irritating sonsation in the
64. The supracaudal plate of a
chelonian carapace.
85. Open (postle).
67 In like manner.
68. T-8 (actual),
69. To kindla
27. To scare away
23. 'An unmarried man.
88; Stern,
84. Levantina spirituous liquor.
"36. A derisive emile.
89. A flower,
41. To stop or bar
42. A vetch,
43. Royal Scots (abbrev:)
43, Watery stuff, ›
48. A hay loft.
50. Qat from.
(51. The jawa,
53. Images.
55 Doomed,
56. Pertaining to`shlef race in the
Indo-Chinese peninsula.
57. Wealthy.
‚ BD, “To-do" reversed.
6. Plural of'"man,”
To mix type,
Competitors are reminded that the prize is to be awarde for the correct solution, er it 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 yon have done it may prove to be the nearest correct solution.