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OPEN AIR WHIST'DR E in Ald of
The Ministering Children's League
(allee Ench) will be held on the Green of the Police Club Happy Valley (Weather Permitting)
en THURSDAY, the 9th of June commencing at 8.30 p.m.
Admissio 31.00..
I wet will be held ins the Club.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
SUPREME MYSTERY.
THE SECRETS OF LIVING CELLS.
The supreme mystery of life, ho the qualities of the parents can be transmitted from genera- tion to generation by means of two simple cells, formed one of the most interesting discussions in mail week at the first day'a meeting of the Anatomical Con- gress, held at the Institute of Anatomy, University College, London.
The papers read emphasised that great progress had been made since the days of Weismann, and that the anatomists of the world are undertaking funda- mental studies that can be com- pared with those undertaken by the physicists on the constitution of the atom.
THE FORTY-NINTH ORDINARY TENOUTY. NINTH ONEINAR Shareholders of the above Company will be held at the Offices of the General Agents, Pedder Street, on
The experiments made and the TUESDAY, 7th June, 1927, at results obtained are of such a Noon, for the purpose of receiving technical character that it is dif the Report and Statement of Ac-ficult to describe them to the counts for the year ending 31st general public, but it is clear from December, 1926.
what was said that just as the atom his disappeared as a simple entity and been transformed into a universe, so the cell is no longer regarded as a simple structure.
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, 10th May, 1927.
Minute Analysis.
Every part of the cell is to-day subjected to microscopic analysis; the experimental method is being rigorously employed and each PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, stage of the examination reveals
fresh complexities.
NOTICE
LIMITED.
There was the same enthusiasm TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
among the anatomists when fresh results were disclosed, as is that the ANNUAL ORDINARY shown year by year at the Maf" Office, No. 6, Wyndham St.. GENERAL MEETING OF SHARE- Physical Section of the British Telephone Central 22.
HOLDERS of the above Company
LAMMERT
BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVIVORS,
-Public Auctions-
THE Undersigned have received
instructions from Mr. J. Hennessey Seth, the Trustee of The Sang Loong Firm (in Bank- ruptey) to sell. by Public Auction
On
WEDNESDAY, the 8th June, 1927, at 12 Noon at their Sales Room, Duddell Street. _The_Whole_of_the_Assets_of_The Sung Loong Firm of Nos. 74 and 76, Wellington Street.
comprising:
(in one lot).
Terms: As Custom
LAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 4th June, 1927.
will be held at the Hong Kong Association when new results of Hotel, Hong Kong on THUESDAY, work on atomic structure are re- 9th June, 1927, at 11 am. for the corded,
purpose of receiving the report of From the general standpoint the Directors together with State-the mystery of the cell remains. ment of Accounts for the year end-unsolved, but definite advances ed 30th April, 1927.
have been made as to the secrets The TRANSFER 300S of the of its mechanism and as to the Carapany will be CLOSED from way in which one part of the cell i SATURDAY, 4th June to FRIDAY, can influence another. 10th June, 1927, both days In- clusive.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers. Hong Kong, 30th May, 1927.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
THE CHINA MAIL.
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POLAR CAKE
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN !
If you have not yet tried our
POLAR CAKES
DO SO AT ONCE
It will convince you of their high quality
i
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Which Are Obtainable
AT THE ICE CREAM KIOSK
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AT THE ICE CREAM PAVILION
96 Nathan Road, Tel. K. 874.
AND FROM OUR DISTRIBUTING BOYS ON THE STREETS
Sole Distributors:''
FOREIGN PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTORS
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IT'S QUALITY THAT COUNTS!
LAW DEFIED.
It was shown how recent dis- coveries in physical chemistry and the increased knowledge ob- tained on the constitution of mat- SIL H. CLIFFORD REJECTS AN ter are opening up new lines of research by which the problem of the cell can be attacked.
Twenty-five Countries.
ADDRESS.
At a farewell luncheon given to him by the Chilaw District Plan- ters Association, the Governor of
TRAFFIC IN THE CITY
MAGISTRATE AND WHITE
GLOVES,
who was summoned for driving a A motorist at the Mansion House
motor-car to the danger of the public, pleaded that he did not see the constable's hand when extend- ed to atop the traffic, and the officer agreed that that might have been
go.
"
Both British and foreign Ceylon, Sir Hugh Clifford, referred THE FOURTH EXTRA RACE anatomists attach great import to the Constitutional question and MEETING will be held (wea-ance to the Congress at Univer-to a scheme he is "working out in ther permitting) at Happy Valley sity College, for this is the first detail" for establishing peasant on MONDAY, 6th June, 1927, com-occasion on which there has been proprietorship on a "magnificent" Sir George Truscott: There is Stock in Trade, Book Debts, mencing at 2.45 p.m. The first an organised meeting between scale.
evidently a dark background at that Furniture and Fittings and Good-bell will be rung at 2.16 p.m. "L'Association des Anatomistes He hoped that the Special Com- spot, and I think it might perhaps; will
The charge for admission to the de la Langue Francaise" and the mission would saddle the unencia! be useful if the policeman regulat Public Enclosure will be $1 for all "Anatomical Society of Great Bri- members of the Legislative Counelling the traffic there wore white persons including Ladies.
tain and Ireland."
with direct responsibility for ad- gloves. Soldiers and Saflors in uniform
Inspr. Woolnough said he would The former body was founded ministrative nets, without which half price.
in 1899 by Professors Nicolas-and the powers they had could not convey the Alderman's remark to the Commissioner of Police, and added Members are advised that they Languesse, and includes repre- safely be used. must show their Badges to obtain sentatives of 24 different coun- Kandy to preparing suggestions City & good deal, but had never He proposed devoting a day at the he had driven through the admission to the Members' Enclo-tries. The French Association for submission to the Finance noticed that white gloves were sure.
is presided
over by Professor Committee, which he hoped would necessary for the point-duty police: Each member has the right te Brachet and the British by Pro- bring into existence, in the course men. If drivers kept their eyes introduce 2 non-members to the fessor G. Elliot-Smith.
of a few years, well over 100,000 open and their minds alert there Members Enclosure, tickets for Congress have been made by area in the wet zone.
The arrangements for the peasant nroprietors in & fertile was no need for white gloves.
fr. Silvester Richards (Chief whom can be obtained from Messrs.
Clerk) said white gloves might in Professor Barclay-Smith, Dean of Linstead & Davis at $5 each.
some caace prove of service, and a the Medical Faculty of London.
solicitor representing the Automo- bile Association said they were be
numbers ing uced in increasing outside the City.
Sir George Truccott: They use white armlets in the West-end.
Inspector Woolnough: Armlets and gloves. Do you recommend both?
THE Undersigned have received THE
.instructions from B. Wylie Esq. to sell by Public Auction
ON THURSDAY, the 9th June, 1927, commencing at 10.30 am. at No. 7, Torres Buildings, Kimberley Road, Kowloon
A. Quantity of
VALUATE HOUSEHOLD
The charge for admission for Ladies to the Members' Enclosure will be $2. Each member can obtain, upon application to the Secretary, Badges for admission of Tenk Hatstand, Chesterfield 2 Ladies free of charge. Couch and Chairs, Easy Chairs, i Hong Kong, 28th May, 1927.
VURNITURE.
Comprising:
Tak Bookcase, Carpets, Pictures,
Crnaments, etc.
.' Large Teak Dining Table,
Chairs: Teak Sideboards, Large Teak Flat Desk, Crockery, Glass Ware, etc., etc.
Bedsteads, Teak Wardrobes, Teak Dressing Table, Chest of Drawers, Washstands, etc., etc.
ALSO
A Few Pleces of BLACKWOOD FURNITURE
AND
One Piano in Good Condition Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Wednesday, the Eth June, 1927.
Terms:
Cash on Delivery. LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 2nd June, 1927.
HOME TUITION.
TESTOVER STEVENAGE.
Within an hour from London.
In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS A few Boarders received in the. House of the Principal. Individual care and attention. For Particulars apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY!! (Camb. Higher Local). (Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER
(National Frodel Higher
Certificate).
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BASEBALL.
AT THE HAPPY VALLEY DIAMOND.
MONDAY, JUNE 6th. ALL STAR FILIPINO TEAM ·
Versus
U. S. S. "HELENA."
Games Start at 4 p.m.
Admission to Stand 50 Centa. Ladies by Courtesy.
A Few Reserved Scats can be had nt $1.
Booking at KOWLOON BACCO KIOSK: Kowloon Hotel, Telephone K.1227.
3,000 CASES.
SIR E. POLLOCK'S LAST JUDGMENT.
Alluding to his rejection of the Chliaw Association's address, he Raid unhappily the association had proposed to present him with an address which practically set the law of the land, as it stood at pre- sent at defiance.
He was for the time being Hi Majesty's representative in the falanul. and the law, whatever its defects might be. hat passed through Council and had received the assent of His Majesty, and it could not be set at defiance by any self-respecting or law-abiding citi.
Sir Edward Pollock has spent his last day as Official Referee at the Law Courta, after 30 years in zen... office.
As long as that address of the Sir Edward left for the Law Chilaw Association contained Courts to hear the final stages and words which no law-abiding citizen give judgment in the last case to could use without disloyalty to the come before him in his bright King, he considered it his duty, as sunny room near the Law Courts His Majesty's representative, firm- ly and decidedly to decline to re- ceive it.
roof.
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The Last Case. The case had already lasted two days, and on May 11 the final speeches of.counsel were heard."
Sir Edward, still keen and alert, in spite of his advanced years, sat TO-listening to arguments and appeals
concerning a somewhat intricat deal in cloth in which the manu- facturers claimed $1,404 from an agent..
(Note: A Charge for Admission of Ladies to Reserved Sert will be made).
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P.O. Box No, 1547, Hong Kong.
No 40 Queen's Rd. C
NOTICE
TO SHIPOWNERS; MASTERS & AGENTS.
The Yuen Wo" Seamen's Institute always has en available to ship as watch- men; seamen, &c.
Our men are employed by the leading passenger
lices. We guarantee satis- faction.
Please phone or call:
K.661 No. 2, Saigon Street, Yaumati or
C2560 Na 38, Tung Min Street:
ne veridit for plaintiffs.
HOME EXECUTION.
CORONER ON THE DEATH PENALTY.
Sir George Truscott: No, I am not going to recommend anything. The matter arose over this case, and I wondered if it would improve the traffic regulations if our City police wore white gloves.
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"CHINA MAIL" CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.
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[SECOND SERIES.]
NO. 6-$50 MUST BE WON
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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 Mall." Any number of solutions may be sent In.
3.
An entry fee of fifty cents must accompany each coupon. - Thres 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 Matl" no later that
the time and date for closing announced on the coupon,
6. No responsibility is accepted for loss or delay in the post. AB
letters should be registered and/or sealed.
7. The prize of $50 must be won and will be awarded for an al 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 cach competition.
9. The coupon must not be defaced in any way. All attempt
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 Correspondenc 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 Croes-words. c/o "China Mail" Offices, No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong 13. No member of the staff of the "China Mall" will be allowed t
compete.
14. Solutions are held under sealed cover and in no way will be
opened until the close of the competition.
Inspector Woolnough said the question would be reported to the wolice Committee, but added that it on
always receiving the closest attention.
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To "China Mail" Cross-Words," c/o “China Mail" Offices,
No. 6, Wyndhamn Street, Hong Kong. DEAR SIRS,
I agree to abide by your rules, and I enclose...
for
Name
Address
solution (s) which are attached.
[Please Write in Block Letters.]
CLOSING DATE FOR COUPONS, MONDAY, JUNE 13. [Coupons received at the "Chinu Mail" Office' after mid-day Monday will not be included in the competition.].
Ácross.
1. A mermaid.
NURSING DO'S AND DON'TS.
A
4. A very wicked person. 11. Prayer. Mr. Evans, general, secretary of 18. To affect in any way. the Poor Law Officers' Union, ad-
dressing a conference in connection 16. R. I. V. (actual). with the Nursing and Midwifery 16. A native chief in Hindostan. Exhibition at Central Hall, West-17. Sen ongle. minster, said a hospital nurse was 18. A genus of palms, expected to be cheerful, obedient, 20. To deliver, methodical, tolerant. courteous,
helpful, tactful, good-tempered, in-22. Sediment." teligent, refined, and tidy. These 29. A messenger. virtues are angelic, but what a 26. Stand stil-d word used to cows. combination!" commented Mr. 26., Contraction for "over." Evans. "Having got the virtues, 30. A genus of birds of the kite land,
27. Guides. for three or four years there is a 32. Thus, course of training, with lectures,
34. A relation of degree.
William Knighton, 22, 4 miner, He seldom interposed, and rare-was executed at Bagthorpe Prison, ly made a comment, but when the Nottingham: for the murder of his abeeches wore done he did not mother at their home at Ilkestone, hesitate,
Derbyshire. Two appeals and a Io not believe the defendant's petition for reprieve on Knighton's hard work, examinations. dia-85 Any loud and continued noise. story," he said bluntly, and gave behalf had falled, and the execu cipline-often too soulless and 37. To venerate.
tion had once been postponed restrictions. At the end, what is 36. King (French). Sir Edward's last case was Pierrepoint was the executioner, the offer? Perhaps £60 a year, 40. Reindeer finished..
and evidence at the inquent was perhaps £80, or possibly £100. I 41. Heavy blows. Before the court could diaperse, that death was instantaneous nurses must fall on stony ground? eye
it upt obvious that the appeal for 43 From, or out of.
44. That which is exhibited to the Mr. Joy. K.C., who had representi The inquest was conducted by the The modern girl will not put et one of the parties, rose, ap Nottingham Coroner, Mr. C. LUD made reference to the Official Re Rothern, who took occasion to make up with what her brother describes 10. Alternative.
088ergeant-major stuff,*"*. Mr. 47. A stem. feree's retirement. "I understand some observations on the subject of Evans added. She simply hates 49. A plant whose root has a pung- this is the last case: Sir Edward the effectiveness of the depth the oppressive atmosphere which
ent taste. Pollock in trying" he said and penalty as a deterrent. "I do not exists in some nursing schools, and Net-work I want to express to him the great know whether this thing is likely the petty do's and don'ts of which 5. Listen sorrow and regret the Bar feels at to continue very much longer," he lier life, both on and off duty, la55. An animal of a mixed breed. his departure, and to thank him id, "for the death sentence does made up. Mise 1927 le not accus-9. Select
58.Weighs
for the courtesy, and kindness he not seem to be any detorrent. tomed to restraints, and will not 30. Compass point.
1. Sarsaparilla.
Down.
2. A bank, ahore or const.
3. To nurse.
4. A porteullix.
5. Asalet.
6. Russian emperar.
7. Indefinite as to past time.
8. N. N. (actual).
9. The Yak,
10. To kindle.
12. R. L. C. (actual).
14. A variety of feldspar.
19. A but,
21. A pannier or basket.
24. The head.
27. State of equality.
28. The open hard..
30. Bone.
32. Pertaining to contagious
orders.
03, Triumphant degree.
34, To read.
35. To censure.
36. Cross-bow.
88, Printer's measure,
42. Sacred songs.
moderate
43, Anglo-Saxon money of account.
45. Masculina pronoun:
40. To suppose.
47. Compass point.
49. To employ
49A The nostrill. 、
60. To grind, with the teeth.
61. Beverage.
52. M. L (actual).
64. Towards.
56. G. L. (actual).
57. London district (abbreviated);
han shown to the Bar for so many Newspapers day by day recercant tons where nurses are Competitors are reminded that the prize is to be awardes years FANA Moje multitude of murder that are tal-institutions
* During his 30 years service an ine pince up and down the country required to atawer roll-call three for the correct solution, or if nobody succeeds in getting the correct Ométal: Roferco Sir Edward has 1 fancy, there is a strong feeling or four times a day. It is not fair
tried 8.000 cases, Cho travelled growing up for abolishing, the death that women who are training for the solution, for the NEAREST correct solution. Therefore, even more than 100,000 miles in the sentenen an a penalty, but I do not very learned profession of nursing you have not done the cross word puzzle in full, send ine provinces. Hearing chats in pro- know whether we shall have it in chould not be trusted to be at their || have done It may prove to be the nearest correct solution. vincial centres has occupied some our time. I think, however, that posts throughout the day without thing like five years of his timin. ~ the feeling la growing ", 4-
Awam Toll-call.