TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1927.
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FOR SALE-One "brass "Hung Ming" pan of the Chinese Han Dynasty with automatic springs. Price $1,000.00 Apply Box No. 487, c/o "China Mail"
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LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVIVORS,
NOTICES.
`CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE.
STREET ACCIDENT.
INQUIRY INTO OLD MAN'S DEATH.
[THE FORTY-NINTH ORDINARY afternoon,
TANNUAL MEETING of the
THE CHINA MAIL.
Sitting as Coroner yesterday Major Willson and jury held an inquiry Shareholders of the above Company into the death of an 81. will be held at the Offices of the year old Chinese man who was General Agenta, Pedder Street, on knocked down by a motor cycle TUESDAY, 7th June, 1927, at driven by Police Sergt. Serim on Noon, for the purpose of receiving April 21. the Report and Statement of Ae- counts for the year ending 91st December, 1926.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be .CLOSED from 26th May to 7th June, 1927, both days Inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.,
General Agents.
Hong Kong, 16th May, 1927.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
NOTICE
Evidence by Sergt. Scrim was to the effect that on the day of the accident he was driving the cycle, with a dog cage at the side, and Sergt. Cameron on the pillion scat. As he was turning into Whitty Street a Chinese dashed round the corner in front of the cycle. The Sergeant swerved to the right to avoid the man, and in doing so the dog cage tilted, and at the same time he saw another man about 4 or 6 yards away from the cage. He' again swerved back to the left to avoid this man. The machine toppled over and the dog cage struck the deceased. An ambulance was sent for and the man was con- veyed to the Government Civil Hospital.
that the FIFTY-FOURTH After corroborative evidence by ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING Sergt. Cameron, Dr. Craig of the of the Society will be held at the Government Civil Hospital deposed Head Office, Union Building. Hong as to the deceased's injuries, namely Kong, on FRIDAY, 20th MAY, 1927, slight concussion and multiple abra- at 11 o'clock a.m., for the purpose stons. Death subsequently occur- of receiving the Report of the red from pneumonia on May 5. Directora and the Statements of The injuries themselves were not Account to 31st December, 1926, such that would have caused death. and of declaring Dividends, etc.
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from May 4th to May 20th, both days inclu- sive.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, April 26th, 1927.
BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
A verdlet of accidental death was returned, the jury Anding that Sergt. Scrim had done his best to avoid colliding with the deceased.
AT THE QUEEN'S.
"AUCTION BLOCK” TO-DAY & TO-MORROW.
With "The Auction 'Block," Hobart Henley returns to the small town atmosphere of the early pro-. ductions which made him famous. It was "The Flirt" and "The Tar
both Booth Tarkington moil."
NOTICE IS HEREFT ON stories, that brought this director's
that the SIXTY-FIRST OR-talent to the public's attention. DINARY YEARLY MEETING of Most of the story of "The Auc- -Public Auctions-the Company will be held at its tion Block" takes place in the small
HE Undersigned have received THE
instructions to sell by Public
Auction
ON
WEDNESDAY, the 18th May, 1927, nt No. 23, Humphreys Building, Kowloon,
A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
Chesterfield
Comprising:
Tenk Hatstand, Couch and Chairs, Tenk Glass Cabinet, Teak Screens, Teak Ward- robes with Bevelled Mirror, Tenk Dressing Table. Washstand, Teak Dining Table and Chairs, Bookcases, Carpets, Rugs, Pictures, Ornaments, etc.
ALSO
A Few Pieces of BLACKWOOD FURNITURE
Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Tuesday, the 17th May, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 12th May, 1927.
POLAR CAKE
ATTENTION
KOWLOON RESIDENTS
To meet the unusual demand for
C
"Polar Cakes" (
Chocolate Coated Ice Cream Bars
1
be
we have opened a store at 96 Nathan Road Kowloon where supplies can obtained and delivery made from 9.30 a.m. until
10.30 p.m.
Telephone Kowloon 874.
FORPRODIST COMPANY
CHINA BUILDING
CENTRAL · 3888
SPORTSMAN'S SHOTGUN.
That a shot gun found in his house was left there by a Euro-
Hend Office, Union Building. Hong town of Palmdale, South Carolina, Kong, on FRIDAY, 20th MAY, 1927, It contains all the petty jealousies, at 11.15 a.m., for the purpose of the undercurrents of feeling, as receiving the Report of the Direc-well as the good-heartedness and tors and the Statements of Ac- generosity of a small town. count to 31st December, 1926, and Charles Ray plays the part of pean sportsman was the excuse of declaring Dividends, etc. the city man, instead of the coun-la
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the try boob for a change, and Eleanor Schofield at the Kowloon Magis- Chinese gave to Mr. W. Company will be CLOSED from Boardman is featured with him as tracy yesterday when he was May 4th to May 20th, both days "Lorelei Knight". Sally O'Neil,
charged with possession of the inclusive.
Ernest Gillen, Charles Clary, David Torrence, James Corrigan, Forrest weapon without a licence. Seabury and Ned Sparks complete the cast.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, April 25th, 1927.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTI
WORLD THEATRE:
"ICE FLOOD" TO-DAY AND
TO-MORROW.
The Director, has succeeded in Baturating the picture with the real atmosphere of the north. With its locale in the lumber camps of the
Police investigation revealed that the accused had spoken the truth.
The gun was, in fact, left with the accused who was a private watchman at Kauman kang by Mr. H. M. Pinquet of the A.P.C.
In view of Mr. Pinquet's con- firmation of the accused's story, Sergt. Kennedy did not press the charge.
Mr. Schofield discharged the
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIFTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING northwest, he has managed to trans- accused with a warning. of the Company will be held at its fer the air of that interesting Head Office, Union Building, Hong locality to celluloid perfectly. Kong, on FRIDAY, 20th MAY,
The plot is a well-knit, swiftly
1927, at 11.20 a.m., for the purpose moving drama, with climax build-
GEORGE ROBEY'S “BUMP.”
of receiving the Report of the ing upon climax until the crisis turn across our front said, 'Now "Directly I saw the other car Directors and the Statements of comes in a tremendous.clash of we LAMMERT BROS.,
are all in. for. It.. Then I Account to 31st December, 1926, nature and man-the efforts of the got a couple of bumps on my head and of declaring Dividends, etc.
man to rescue the girl from a huge which stunned me." THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the ice-jam.
Mr. George Robey, the famous Company will be CLOSED from
Kenneth Harlan gives a splendid comedian, made this statement at May 4th to May 20th, both days performance as the young crusader West London County Court, when inclusive.
who attempts to "clean up" the the Daimler Hire, Ltd., of Knights- worst lumber camp in the northbridge, sued. Mr. De Quincey, of with his fists.
Chislehurst, for damages received Viola Dana in her usually charm- by their motor-car in a collision at ing self as the feminine lead, and Chelsea.
Just Touch
a Corn
or Callus
with this amazing liquid.
"Get-It" acts like an anaes-
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, April 25th, 1927.
the supporting cast is excellently Mr. George Robey said that he chosen. It includes Frank Hagney, was a passenger in the company's DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., Fred Kohler, DeWitt Jennings, car, and they were going slowly,
LIMITED..
Judgment was given for the Billy Kent Schaeffer, Kitty Barlow, and James Gordon.
Daimler Hire, Ltd.,.for £38 and the costs.
ORDINARY
GENERAL
thetic. Stops pain in 3 seconds. MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS
Works like magic
in any kind of
corn, no matter
how old; where it is, how bad it hurts. One tooth and the pain goes. Almost unbefier- able. Then the corn shrivets.ug and is pecked off, A scientific
way
that dancers, walk-
ers, actors, doctors
and milions use.
Beware of imitations. Get the real "Get-I" For sale everywhere. "GETS-IT," Inc., Chicago, U. S. A.
-GETS-IT
NOTICE TO 'SHIPOWNERS, MASTERS & AGENTS.
The Yuen Wo. Seamen's Institute always has inen available to ship as watch men, seamer, &c.
Our mza are employed. by the leading passenger lines. We guarantee satis- faction, anờn
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Please phone or call:. K.661–—No. ~ 2, Saigon Street, Yaumati or
C.2560 No. 38, Tung Man Street day morning in
en
in the above Company will be held
the at
Company's Offices, SATURDAY, the 21st of May, 1927, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with a Statement of Accounts to the 31st of December, 1926.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the
AT THE STAR.
"TRACKED IN THE SNOW COUNTRY? TO-DAY.
The picture features the great dog Rin-Tin-Tin, in one of the best of his pictures, with June Marlowe and David Butler in support.
Briefly the story is based on the
17th to 21st of May, both days suspicion that the dog has himself Inclusive.
killed his master: Through the DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., following scenes, efforts are made
General Managers., Hong Kong, 6th May, 1927.
HOME TUTTION.
to capture or shoot the animal, he always, escaping, to eventually be the means of the actual murderer's death in an Ice pool, with a sub- sequent clearing up of the mystery. A aweet love story runs through-
TESTOVER STEVENAGE. out and it should be noted that
WATCH THE FRUIT YOUR CHILDREN EAT,
Whilst sound.
"CHINA MAIL" CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.
[SECOND SERIES.]”.
NO. 3-$50 MUST BE WON
FIRST READ THESE RULES CAREFULLY THROUGH.
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1. The PRIZES in this competition are 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. Letters sent through the post must not contain coins as they will not be delivered by the Post Office.
4. No entry will be considered under any circumstances whatso
ever, unless entry money for each solution is enclosed.
5. Entries must reach the office of the "China Mall” not later than
the time and date for closing announced on the coupon.
6. No responsibility is accepted for loss or delay in the post. AN
letters should be registered and/or sealed.
7. The prize of $50 must be won and will be awarded for an ali correct or nearest correct solution. In the event of ties 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 defaced 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, la this' paper, every
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Thursday following the Closing Date.
11. Coupons will be kept for four days after the results of the com-
-petiiton have been published.
12. All letters must be addressed, "China Mail" Cross-words, c/o China Mail" Offices, No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong 13. No member of the staff of the "China Mail' will be allowed to
compete.
14. Solutions are held under sealed cover and in no way will be
opened until the close of the competition.
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Mrs. K. E. Belth and Nurse, Miss Messrs. F. Barber, A. D. Box,
M. A. Brown.
Messrs. E. J. Carmichael, P. Clover, Frederic W. Cone.
Mr. S. Bayes Davy, Mrs, Bayes Davy, Misa M. Bayes Davy. Miss G. Bayes Davy, Mr. and Mrs. C. Duval and Son, Mr. P. J. Didishein. Evennett.
Mesara. D. R. Elecate, Chas.
Mr. E, Fielden, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Ford, Misa Mary Foote.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gale, Mr. R. Grimshaw, Mr. Paul Guest,
Messrs. A. F. Henry, J. R. Hooley, Mrs. C. J. Hawkina, Lady Drum- mond Hay, Mr. D. H. Hazell, Mr. L. W. Hutton, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hodgers, Mr. and Mrs. L. B Ham- lin, Jr.
Mr. J. E. Joseph. Mr. H. A. Keller, Mr. H. N. Maur de Koch.
Miss H. Lillie, Mr. H. A. Lacey. Mr. O. Morgenstein. Mr. C. Nopper.
Messrs. T. O'Hare, P. van de, Spele O'Breen, Miss D. E. Owen.
Mrs. H. Pearman, Mr. E. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Purrell, . Mr. A, K. Rhoden.
Mesara, R. C. Stoops, C. A. Stiebel, Mrs. S. G. Shilps. Dr. E. Stuart Taylor. Mr. H. Volker.
Messrs. G. Wragge, K. Weigand. Mr. M. H. Young.
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To "China Mail" Cross-Words," c/o "China Mail" Offices,
No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong.
DEAR SIRS,
I agree to abide by your rules, and I enclose.
for
Name
Address
.solution (8) which are attached.
[Please Write in Block Letters]
CLOSING DATE FOR COUPONS, MONDAY, MAY 23. [Coupons received at the "China Mall” Office after mið
on Monday will not be included in the competition.]
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It has been estimated that the total energy collected by the aver- 1. Manifests. age wireless acrial over a period of 7. Consequential. 40 years is only just sufficient to 12 Flerce lift a fly one inch.
13. To cause to rise.
This amazing fact brings home 15 A prefix meaning Iteration. the wonder of wireless reception 16. Vanishing.
when consideration is given to the 17. A prefix signifying in conjunc volume of music that can be recely-
tion.
ed from the negligible energy in 18. Largest great division of the an aerial,
globe.
Another instance of the tremend- 20. Imitated servitely. ous economy of energy that is a 28 A protuberance. feature of wireless has been sup 25 Denoter prosence. plied to us by a wireless experi- 28. T. R. (actual)... menter using Mullard P.M. Valves 27. A rude, rustic, rough man, who with only the
28 E. S. (actual). equivalent. A. A. (actual). energy of an ordinary flash lamp
(actual). 30. E. 0. battery established two-way com2. To bend munication with a fellow experi-35. Out of the common path.
37. A magpie. The actual energy consumed 39. Doomed. sandth of a watt per mile!
menter.
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MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb: Higher Local). (Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER
(National Frodel Higher Certificate)."
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SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN HONG KONG FOR MAY, 1927.
(Standard Time of the 120th Meridian, East of Greenwich),
42. Japanese Indy's wash, 44, Uncommon,
47. A sharp loud cutery, 149. Father
2 A hostile incursion. 54. Vigorous
55. Yellow part of an egg 57. Moderation.
58. Towards, 59. Mynelf 30. Honey (French). Sunset
E. V. (actual), p.m. 52, Same as 40 across. 6.5638, "A water
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district (sbbreviated).
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2. T. B. (actual).
8. Part of machine moved by the
foot.
4. E. E. V. (actual).
6. Klased with violence.
6. Fits for insertion into a mortice?
7. The grampus.
8. A wave."
9. Natural..
10. Captures by wild.
11. To make a harsh grating sound.
18. C. 8. (actual),
14. Knotted
10. Impersonal neuter pronoun.
21.
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At of peevishness.
22. Strays from the right path.
24. Same as 47 across.
31. Musical drams.
33. A point
34. To rise in blisters, breaking in
white froth.
30. A hiccought.
98. An injection."
41. Mn oriental soldier disciplined in
the European manner.
42. A town in ancient Greece.
43. 1. P. (actual)
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46. The rapid reiteration, of tomos
without any apparent cessation. 46. To concur..
48L R. (actual).
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68. Pertaining to the god of the
winds, in ancient mythologije 50. A kind of scourge used in Runsín, G2A: A Hould measure ir LO RIKODE
the Datche
08. A legume.
OV. B. (actual).
66. North Britain (abbrevlitei
67. D. U. (actual),
5.41 3.00 Competitors are reminded that the prize is
$5,40
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7.00 for the correct solution, or if nobody succeeds in getting
solution, for the NEAREST correct solution.
$7.00
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