FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1927.
Phone C.22
FOR
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
NOTICES.
MACAO RACES.
THE INTERNATIONAL RACE. & RECRETION CLUB OF MACAO, LTD.
THE SECOND EXTRA, MEETING.
Twenty-five Words three inser- tions prepaid $1. Every addi-T
tional word four cents for three insertions.
TO LET.
TO LET.--The First Floor on No. 2. Hart Avenue. (Five rooma). Apply to: Spanish Dominican Pro- curation.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE: Chefoo Stamps. Un- used. Set of six stampa:-2, 6, 10, 15, 20 and 25 cents:-Apply Box No. 490, c/o "China Mail."*
FOR SALE.-One brass "Hung Ming" pan of the Chinese Han Dynasty with automatic springs. Price $1,000.00 Apply Box No. 487, e/o "Chinn Mall."
MISCELLANEOUS.
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed. "China Mail" Offee. No. 5. Wyndham St., Telephone Central 22.
HE SECOND EXTRA MEET-
H.K.V.D.C.
VOLUNTEER ORDERS FOR
THE WEEK,
JUNE 3 PREPARATIONS.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Orders for the week (issued) to-day). for the Hong Kong Volun- teer Defence Corps rend 48
June, 1927.
will be held (wen-follow- ther permitting) on SATURDAY King's Birthday Parade, 3rd and SUNDAY; 28th and 29th May, 1927, commencing at 2.15 p.m.
Special Fares for Return Saloon Passages $5.
RACE STEAMERS: '
To Macao:
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday Sunday
́"Sui An" 9 a.m. "Sui Tai" 2 p.m. "Sui An" 9 a.m. From Macao.
"Sui Tai" 5 p.m. "Sui An" 6.30 p.m.
MACAO, RACES.
SECOND EXTRA RACE MEETING: SATURDAY, 28TH & SUNDAY, 20TH MAY, 1927. (Weather Permitting) FIRST RACE 2.15 p.m. Entrance to Public Enclosure 40 ets. Estrance to Members Stand $2.00, Special Race Steamers will run ns unter:~~
SATURDAY, 29th MAY. From Hong Kong 9,00 nm. Sui An 2.00 p.m. Sui Tal
SUNDAY, From Hong Kong 9.00 a.m. Sul An 9.30 p.m. Sui Tai
From Macro
8.00 a.m. Sui Tal 3.00 p.m. Sul An 20th NAY.
From Macsa, 5.00 p.m. Sui Tal 6.30 p.m. Sui An Members are advised that they must show their Badges to obtain Admission to the Members' Enclosure.
The Corps will take part in the [above mentioned parade which will take place at 8,45 a.m. at Happy Val- ley. All members who are willing to turn out will give their names to, their. Unit Commanders as early! ng possible.
Rendezvous at Happy Valley- Football ground at 8.10 a.m.
Special Trams will leave the East Bound Stopping Place foot of"Gar-| den Road.
Dress, Review Order Khaki, Hel- mets, khaki Jackets, medals, shorts, puttios, belt and bayonet, rifle and sling.
Scottish Company will conform dressed in the kilt, as for G.O.C.'s Inspection, weuring helmets.
Artillery and Armoured Car Companies will conform wearing shorts, bandoliers, belt bayonet.
and
Dress for Officers. All Officers attending the King's Birthday Parade on 3rd June as spectators will dress in Review Order Khaki.
Practice Parade:-Monday, 30th May, 1927.
Parade at the Football ground. Special trams will leave the Enat Bound Stopping Place foot of Members way introduce Two Ladies. Garden Road at 5.15 p.m. Dress: Tickets may be had on application to Uniform, na detailed above for 3rd
Free June, 1927.
LAMMERT BROS. the Secretary, IR.R.C., Macno.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVIVORS.
-Public Auctions
THE Undersigned have received Enders to sell by Public Auction
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SATURDAY, 28th May, 1927, at 11 a.m.
at Godown No. 31 Upper,.The Hongkong & Kowloon Whar & Godown Co, Ltd., Kowloon
27 Bales Unglazed White Newsprint Paper Size
29" x 481⁄2
(stored in the above Godown)
18 Bundles Round Iron (stored in Godown No. 26, The Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd, Kowloon)
of Charge.
Recruits Parade. Each Member. lins the right to in All recruits of the Corps will trodue 2 Non-Members to the Mem- parade at Volunteer Headquarters hers' Enclosure. Tickets may be obat 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 31st May: tained at the Entrance Gate.
for Musketry Instruction.
S.S. "TJILEBOET."
ENDERS are invited
the
Turciau of the tree for the Farepart of. the s.s. "TJILEBOET as it now lies at Ling Ting Island. Full particulars from the under- signed.
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN, York Building.
HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.
Dress: Uniform optional, belt. braces and pouches, rifle and bayonet.
Signal 'Class.
POLAR CAKE
ATTENTION
HONG KONG RESIDENTS
NOW OPEN
ICE CREAM KIOSK
Queen's Theatre Building.
Telephone
Central 3456.
Men in Uniform
25% Discount at Store
FORPRODIST COMPANY
CHINA BUILDING
CENTRAL · 3888
Trained Men of No. 4 Platoon and these attending signal class from other units will parade nt Volunteer Headquarters at 5.30 p.m.
Dress Uniform or mufti op- on Thursday, 2nd June, under 2/Lieut. M. G. Noll. Dress: Mufti.tional, but rifle, bayonet, pouches,
Artillery Co.
braces and belts must be taken.
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Except Corps Parades as ordered Arms: Will be drawn from Corps KOWLOON CRICKET
for 30th May and 3rd June in con- Headquarters on Thursday, 2nd nection with the King's Birthday June, between 8 a.m. and 12 noon.. Parade, no parades for the Arti- or 2 and 4 p.m., or 5 and 6 p.m., lery Company will be held till fur- and on Saturday, 4th June, between LL proposed alterations to thether orders. The Winter Training a.m, and 1 p.m.
ALL to the will commence in the first week of tion, the Challenge Shield Competi-September, 1927. tion, Lai Wah Cup and Sunday Armoured Car Co.-
Motor Cyclist Section. A tacti- Herald Charity Cup Competitions must be forwarded to the under-cal ride will take place in the New Territories on Sunday, 29th May. signed not fater than the 31st May 1927. All members are requested
to attend. W. E. HOLLANDS,
Secretary.. P.O. Box 233.
1 Bale Paper 12 Sacks Flour (stored in Godown No. 15, The Hongkong & Kowloon Whart & Godown Co., Ltd, Kowloon) Terms: Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS.,
ON
Auctioneers.
1927.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
No. 4 Platoon.
Parade at Miniature Range at Corps Headquarters on Wednesday," 1st June at 6.30 p.m. for Musketry Instruction.
Dress: Mufti. Strength. -**** The following are taken on the Parade at Railway Station. Kow-strength and posted as under: foon at 10 a.m. Dress: Tunics,. No. 1248 Pte. P. Castilha, No. 9 breeches, putties, helmets and belt. Platoon, dated 20th May, 1927,
All N.C.O.'s will parade at. Corps) No. 1249 Pte. J. C. Remedios, No. Headquarters at 6.30 p.m. on Thurs-10 Platoon, dated 20 May, 1927. day, 2nd June for Machine Gun No. 1260 Pte. F. H. F. Swayne, Instruction. Dress: Mufti.
A. Car Co., dated 26th May, 1927.
Promotion and Transfer,
On
at
TUESDAY, the 31st May, 1927. ANNUAL MEETING of the ranks as detailed by O. C. Company Hong Kong Government Gazette No.
commencing at 11 a.m.
at No. 7, Queen's Garden
(Ground Flour)
A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Comprising:-
Chesterfield Couch and Chairs, Teak Bookcasé, Glaes Cabinet, Carpets, Pictures, Ornaments, etc.,) etc., etc.
Infantry Co. Friday, 27th May THE FORTY-NINTH ORDINARY 5.30 p.m. all N.O.C.'s and other The following extract from the Shareholders of the above Company will parade at Corps Headquarters 21 dated 20th May, 1927. Notifica- will be held at the Officer of the for a special N.C.O's Course of tion No: 298 is published for in- General Agents, Pedder Street, on classes will continue to assemble
Training in Vickers Gun. The formation:- TUESDAY, 7th June, 1927, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving every Friday at 5.30 p.m. the Report and Statement of Ac- counts for the year chding 31st December, 1926.
"His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to make the following. Scottish Co.
promotion and transfer in the Sunday, 29th May. Teams from Hong Kong Volunteer Defence all platoons will compete for the CoFTR: "Dyer Cup" at. Stonecutters Range. Firing commences at 10 a.m.
Captain Christopher Willson, O.B.E., V.D., to be promoted to the Range Officer: Lieut. K. S. Mor- rank of Major and transferred to lan
Launch will leave Murray the Reserve of Officers, Hong Kong Pler at 9 am, and call at Kowloon Volunteer Defence Corps, with Pier at 3.10 a.m.
effect from 6th May, 1927. Dress: Helmets, tunics, shorts,
...Command and Co. - flashes, khaki hose, short puttles.
2nd Lieut. T. A. Martin takes boots, belt, bayonet, braces, pouches over command of Artillery Com- and rifle.
Judge: Maier R. A. Wolfe-Mar-pany as from 6th May, 1927, vice Major C. Willson, O.B.E. V.D., |rav. D.S.O., M.C. TITESTOVER -STEVENAGE. Conditions: 8 men from each transferred to the Reserve of
Officers. Within an hour from London platoon fire Part II Musketry, 8
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from Teak Dining Table, Chairs, Side- 26th May to 7th June, 1927, both board, Dinner Waggon, Glass Ware, days inclusive. Crockery, Ice Chest, etc., etc., etc.*
Tenk Bedsteads, Wardrobes with Bevelled Mirror, Dressing Table, Chest of Drawers, Chaira, Wash- stands, etc., etc., etc.
ALSO
A. Few Pieces of Blackwood Ware.
Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Monday, the 30th May, 1927."
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 26th May, 1927.
ON
WEDNESDAY, the 1st June, 1927, commencing at 10.30 am..
at No. 128, Mody. Road, Kowloon A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
Comprising:-
Teak Hatstand, Chesterfield Couch Land Chairs, (Upholstered with Fine Silk Brocade) Teak Bookcase, Glass Cabinet, Screen, -Carpets, Curtains, Pictures, Orna
ments, etc., etc.
Teak Dining Table, Chairs, Side board, Community Plate Cutlery, Glass Ware, Crockery, Teak Ics Chest, etc., etc..
Brass Mounted Bedsteads, Teak Wardrobe with Bevelled Mirror, Dressing Table, Rattan Furniture, etc., etc.
ALSO
1 Plano by "Morrison""
AND
1 "Sonera" Cabinet Gramophone
Several Pieces of Blackwood,
Ware.
Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Tuesday, the 31st May, 1927,
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers... Hong Kong, 26th May, 1927.
JARDINE. MATHESON & CO., LTD.,
General Agents. Hong Kong, 16th May, 1927.
HOME. TUITION,
In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL men from each platoon fire Attack
Transfer.
No. 1168 Pte. R. L. Stewart, is
CLUB
CONCERT
“CHINA MAIL" CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.
[SECOND SERIES.]
NO. 4-$50 MUST BE WON
FIRST READ THESE RULES CAREFULLY THROUGH,
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
“Chinn. 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 la enclosed. .
5. Entries must reach the office of the “China Mail” not later than
the time and date for closing announced on the coupon.
6. No responsibility is accented for loss or delay in the post. - Al
letters should beʼregistered and/or sealed.
7. The prize of $50 must be won and will be awarded for an all
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 he defaced in any way.
must be in plain block letters and legible,
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All attempte
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.
11. Coupons will be kept for four days after the results of the com-
petition have been published.
12. All letters must be addressed, "China Mail" Cross-words, c/o "China Mall". Offices, No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong.
13. No member of the staff of the "Chins Mall" will be allowed toj
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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MAY 28th, at 9.15 p.m.
(Weather Permitting)
Admission $1. Services 50 cts.
UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.
The following unclaimed tele grams are lying at the office of The Great Northern Telegraph Company (Limited):—
Chung, from Shanghal. Bercovitz; from Antokethoka, Pechatkin, from Kobe, Tamasarki Fungsick, from Kobe,
E. V. JESSEN,
Superintendent
Hong Kong Station, May 26.
EASTERN - EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH.CO.
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CLOSING DATE FOR COUPONS, MONDAY, MAY 30. [Coupons received at the "China Mall Office after mid-day on Monday will not be included in the competition.]?
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7. A sheath formed involucre, ax.
in the Indian turnip.
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16. Islets in a river or lake. 18. Ancient name of a gum.
for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A Competition. 1 N.C.O. and 2 men few Boarders received in the House each platoon fire Lewis Gun Com- transferred from No, I Platoon tolving In E. E. Telegraph Ofce.121. To sully...
petition.
the Artillery Company, as from of the Principal. Individual care and attention.
Tuesday, 31st May. Special 10th May, 1927. For Particulars apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY' (Camb. Higher Local). (Camb. Teachers' Diploma); MISS GERTRUDE TURNER
(National Frodel Higher
Certificate).
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Officers, **N.C.O.'s - and men will
The following are granted leave parade every Tuesday, at 5.80 p.m. of absence from the Corps:➡*** at Corps Headquarters for class. No. 636 L/Cpl. J. B-Miine, M.-L. Machine Gun Training. This will Co. from 24th May, 1927, to 23rd be the commencement of a course May, 1928.
of special classes in Vickers No. 1043 Pte. T. Addia, No. 7 Machine Gun Instruction..
Platoon from 28th May, 1927 to Hendquarters: Capt. D. G. Logan. 27th May, 1928. M. and Lieut. K. S. Morrison.
No. 5 Platoon: Pte. G. R. Maskell, and J. A. Watson.
No. 6 Platoon: Ptes. J.
No. 976 Pte. J. H. Sutcliff, A. C. Co. from 21st May, 1927. to 20th May, 1928.
No 2102 Pte. E. M. Bryden, No. Cameron: H. G. Cooper and C. R.7 Platoon from 19th May, 1927 to Logan.
120th June, 1927,
Liat of Unclaimed Telegrame Hong Kong.
22. Treo of the genus Ulmus.
24. To move with pressure or fric-
tion
25. Small mound (golf).
Charles Anderson, Hong Kong & Shangbal Bank, from Penygraig.
Darrah Passenger Athos, from
26. River in Scotland (reversed); Shanghal.
27. V. U. P. (Actual); Guido, from Manila. Nathasingh 24 Watchman. Kow- year. loon, from Singapore,
180, Serious.
al. A Falry, 82. Epsoms (Actual).
E. A. LEGGATT. 125). Superintendent, Hong Kong, 26th May, 1927.
NOTICE (TO SHIPOWNERS,
MASTERS & AGENTS.
No. 7 Platoon: Cpl. T. P No 670 Cpl. H. R. Forsyth, No. GEORGE Y. LEE Saunderson. L/Cpl. R. O, Suther-7 Platoon from 28th May, 1927 to P.O. Box No. 1547, Hong Kong.land and D. Lyon and Pte, D. 27th February, 1928.
No. 40 Queen's Rd. CHarvey
No. 888 Ple. M. K. Lo, A. C. Co. Thursday, 2nd June, #All Pla- from 22nd May 1927 to 22nd PUBLIC AUCTION.
toons will parade at Corps, Head, August, 1927, jonerters at 5.30 p.m. for Armé Drill No. 857 Pte, J. Adama, A.The Yuen Wo Seamen's
and Sound, SCHEP IN HIS Co. from 22nd May, 1927, to Ath
Institute always has men Undersigned have received Portuguese Company/June, 1927. Instructions. to sell by Public
The Company will parade at
Holiday":"
available to ship as watch- men, seamen, &c.
THE
Auction
Wednesday, the 1st June, 1957, commenting at 6.15 pm
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
*
A VALUABLE. COLLECTION OF POSTAGE STAMPS
Catalogue) (Particulars, from
On View from literday, the 31st May, 1927 Awek
Terms: Cash on delivery
Volunteer Headquarters at 0.80 Monday, 6th June, 1927, will be m on Friday 27th May for observed as a holiday, no parades Lewis Gun Instruction Dress: will be held on that day. Mufti Overalls to be drawn from ́ ́. R. A. Wolfe-Murrny, Major, Storpidsplant at Adjutant, H.K.V.D. Corps,
Musketry Part I will be fred by
the above Company at Stonecutters
NOTICE.G
Range on Sunday 6th June 1927. sorra dakkan late
Range Oficer: 2/Lleut. 8 Tar
No. 2 Platonn Rife Club. Third
VIK. M.C. All trained man and re- Meeting will he held at Peak Range Prults who have fret at Kennedy, on Sunday, 5th June, 1927, at 9.30 Road or Peak Ranges will attend am
Funch will Inavo Murray Pler It fa hoped that all members of „LAMMERT, BROS,,, at 9fa.m. and call at Kowloon Fier the Rifle Club" will endeavour to
Auctioneers. at 9.10 a.m.
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Our men are employed by
the leading passenger lines. We guarantee satis- faction.
Please phone or call K.661---No. 2, Saig Street, Yaumati or
C.2560 Many Street
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plant.
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tion of "have" of "he" and some- times of L
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horses are fed.
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Competitors are reminded that the prize is to be awarded
for the correct solution, or if nobody succeeds in wetting the correct
polation, for the NEAREST correct solution.::
you have not done" cross-word puzzle in fall,
have done--it may prove to be the nearest correct solution.