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TO LET.-Spacious Offices In No. 11, Queen's Road Central, centrally situated, very moderate rentals. Apply to David Sassoon & Co., Ltd.
TO LET To gentlemen, without board, Four Rooms Newly Cleaned and Furnished, Private Bath, and Geyser with each room, Verandahs, at 7, Middle Road, close to the Y.M.C.A., Kowloon.
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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:
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UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.
The following unclaimed tele- grams are lying at the office of the Great Northern Teiegraph Com- pany (Limited):-
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Lah Loo, from Kobe;
Pole Star Low Taze Chaing, from Shanghai.
Capt. Fujii, c/o Matsunoua, Japanese Concession, from Kobe.
E. V. JESSEN,
Superintendent. Hong Kong Station, 22nd Sept.
Unclaimed telegrams are lying in the E. E. Telegraph Company's local office for the following
Captain
Estelle Adair, Hong Kong Hotel, from Soerabajo Simpang. Henrique Carneiro, Steamship Haimain, from Macao.
Sherman Finch Kremlin, from St. Paul Mino.
Newby, Y.M.A.C., from Shanghai. Peak, from London.
Warblingly, from Bangkok.
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HONG KONG GOVERNMENT 6% PUBLIC
WORKS LOAN OF 1927.
PROSPECTUS:
The Subscription List will be opened on Monday, the 17th day of October, 1927, and closed on or before Saturday, the
22nd day of October, 1977.
Issue of $3,000,000 Hong Kong Currency six per cent. Bonds to Bearer being part of the $5,000,000 Loan authorised by the Public Works Loan Ordinance, 1927,
The proceeds of the Loan will be applied to the purposes apecified in the Schedule.
The Principal and Interest on the Loan are guaranteed by the Government of Hong Kong and are secured by the revenue of the Colony.
1928.
;
Price of issue-100 per cent.
Interest payable-1st May and 1st November.
First Coupon for full six months interest payable-1st May,
Principal repayable at par-on 1st November, 1998, or, at the option of the Government of Hong Kong, principal may be wholly or partially repaid at any time after the 31st October, 1982, by draw- ings of Bonds of such denominations and to such respective total nominal values as the Governor may determine.
Kong, are instructed by the Government of Hong Kong to receive subscriptions for the above Loan.
The Bonds will be issued in denominations of $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000, payable to Bearer with half-yearly interest coupons attached payable 1st May and 1st November at the office of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hong Kong.
Application will be received by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hong Kong, from whom the necessary printed forms can be obtained. Such applications must be for $1,000 or any multiple thereof and be accompanied by a deposit of 10% of the amount applied for,
Applications may be accepted in whole or in part, and in the event of partial allotment the surplus amount paid as deposit will- be appropriated towards the payment of the balance due on allot-
ment.
THE CHINA MAIL.
NOTICES.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
17E beg to inform our. CoB-
WE tomers that we have RE-
FIGHTING COMMUNISTS.
EFFECT OF SUN POWER.
ANTI-STRIKE LEGISLATION IN SIAM.
WOMAN SCIENTIST'S
DISCOVERY,
Bangkok, Sept. 8. Mlle. Stephania. Maracineanu, n MOVED from No. 16, Queen's: In a special
"Government young Roumanian selence student, Road Central to No. 15, Queen's Gazette" two important new laws still in her twenties, claims (with Road Central just opposite our old have been published and have the support of eminent French promises.
come into force. The Penal Code scientists) to have discovered an- has been amended so as to provide other function of the sun. the Government with power to deal
If her startling theory, now be with the activities of those engag- fore the French Academy of ed in Bolshevik propaganda.
Science, prove correct, something
H. RUTTONJEE & SON, Hong Kong, 22nd September, 1927.
NOTICE.
NELSON DAY.
I have told you that there was like a scientific revolution will re- movement to Initiate a strike
ault. amongat the domestic servants.Up to now, science has believed The Government heard of this and that certain substances are spon- at once set to, to provide powers
to meet any such situation. The taneously radio-active, and that no roulet result is the Penal Code Amend-energy can modify their
activity.
radio- THHONG KONG CAMUSEMENTS, THROUGH the courtesy of the
Mlle. Maracineanu holds that LTD. the NAVY LEAGUE will hold Under it those who engage in ae- their ANNUAL CONCERT at 9.30 tivities calculated to create disaf- radio-activity is not a spontaneous p.m. on FRIDAY, 21st October in fection or discontent amongst the property, but the action of the sun's the QUEEN'S THEATRE.
people lay themselves open to rays can add to it and even bestow Further particulars "will be criminal prosecution, as likewise it upon substances which do not
do those who commit any act, or possess it. published later.
L. M. WHYTE,
Hon. Secretary, Navy League (Hong Kong Branch). Hong Kong, 20th September, 1927.
of
сол-
teach any political or economic Some acientists (Including Mme. doctrine or system calculated to Curie, the co-discoverer with her bring the Sovereign or the Govern-|,husband of radium) doubt this re- ment into hatred or contempt, or markable assertion; but others, in- to bring about a change in the cluding Professor Dealandres Government or the laws of the the Paris Observatory, are Kingdom by the use of force or vinced of its correctness. violence.
Story of Discovery. HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
There is a significant clause re-
It was Professor Dealandres who' lating to the right to strike. It la brought Mlle. Maracineanu's RAFT Programmes and Entry stated that "whoever instigates. theory, with full details, before the
lockout, or any concerted cegna-
Mlle. Maracineanu teils a simple the settlement of a other than
Entries will close at Twelve
O'clock Noon, on SATURDAY, 24th September, 1927.
Hong Kong, 2nd September, 1927.
CLUB LUSITANO.
CIRCULAR.
with
DRAG for the SIXTH incites or advises a strike ora Academy of Science, The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hong EXTRA RACE MEETING to betion of business for any purpose story of her discovery.
held on SATURDAY, 8th October, 1927, & MONDAY, 10th October, dispute within the trade, industry "I worked for five years 1927 (weather permitting) may or occupation concerned, shall be Madame Currie, and afterwards at be obtained at the Race Course, punished with imprisonment not the Observatory, of Paris, where I Hong Kong Club and Causeway exceeding three years or fine not have my laboratory," she says.
"M. Dealandres has always taken Bay Stables.
exceeding ane thousand ticals."
a keen interest in my work. He Short Shrift, There also is a clause dealing himself has for some time believed with anyone who by "Intimidation, In the existence of an ultra ex- threat or violence of any kind solar ray which could provoke I think my work compels, or attempts to compet, any radio-activity. person in an association to take as proved the correctness of his part in any strike.
| belief. The punishment in this case 18
"How did I make my discovery? imprisonment not exceeding ten Well, one day I put some polonium years and fine not exceeding five on a piece of lead." thousand ticals.
Polonium, it should be explained, And in another clause it is laid is a supposed new element, a radio- COMISSÃO Directora de Club down that "if any person commits active substance diacovered by M. Lusitano tem a honra de any of the offences specified in and Madame Curls in pitchblende. this section as part of a plan to It is closely related chemically to convidar os Exmos. Srs. Socles overthrow the Government, or to bismuth and emits "alpha_raya.”. suas Exas. Famílias e os demais change the political or economic "I noticed that the lead was do Membros da Comunidade Portu institutions by force or violence, influenced by the polonium as to gueaa para se reunirem na sala the punishment shall be death or become radio-active. When I ex- "Luiz de Camoes" do Club Imprisonment for life." Lusitano no Sabado, 24 de Corrente The Government, it will be seen, the sun, I discovered that the radio- as 4 horas de tarde, a fim de is determined to nip any revolu- activity of the lead became ten assistirem a Recepcao em honra tionary movement in the bud, with times greater, and that that of the de sua Excia. O` Governador de the result that those who come here
polonium presented noticeable Macau Senhor Arthur Tamagnini to engage in subversive political | de Sousa Barbosa e sua Exma. propaganda are likely to receive variations. Esposn.
Havern dansante.
The balance due on allotment must be paid on or before November 1st, 1927.
The Government has the right to refuse any application or payment.
In case of default in the payment of the balance due on allot- ment, the deposit paid will be liable to forfeiture.
Notice will be given when Bonds are ready for delivery.
SCHEDULE.
PURPOSES TO WHICH THE LOAN IS APPLICABLE.
1. Waterworks development
2. Aerodrome: and harbour development
Other public worka
16th September, 1927,
Total
.$3,600,000 1,000,000 500,000
$5,000,000
C. Mcl. MESSER,
Colonial Treasurer,
LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received instructions from The Registrar,
The Supreme Court, to sell by Public Auction, on
SATURDAY, THE 24TH SEPTEMBER, 1927, Commencing ab 10 am.
at the premises of The Au Chic Parisien, Ground Floor, No. 12,
Pedder Street.
THE GOODS AND CHATTELS OF MARIE FLINT AND J. L. DURAND.
Comprising:-
Lady's Dresses, Hats, Trimmings, Laces, Flowers, Feathers, Braids, Scarves, Underclothing, Dress Material, Stockings, Gloves, Belts, Woollen Coats, Hand Bags, Wax Figures, Oddments, Show- cases, Shop Fittings, Electric Lamps, Electric Fan, etc, etc,
(to be sold in small lots and the dresses in separate lots)
On View on Thursday and Friday, the 22nd and 23rd September, 1927 each day from 10 am to 4 pm.
Terms:--As Customary.
Hong Kong, 21st September, 1927.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
LAMMERT' BROS., Auctioneers
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction
TUESDAY, the 27th Sept., 1927, commencing at 11 am.
TE Underland have receive THE
trar, the Supereme Court, to sell by Public Auction on
MONDAY, the 26th Sept., 1927, commencing at 10 o'clock u.12. on the premises
The Goods and Chattels of The Hong Kong Grocery, No. 10, Ice House Street, Ground Floor. Comprising:
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at No. 7, Carnarvon Buildings,
Kowloon -
A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
--' FURNITURE.. Comprising:
Chesterfield Couch and Arm Pro-chairs, Glass Cabinet, Teak Dining Table and Chairs, Sideboard," Tenk
Office Furniture, Shop Fittings, Electric Lamps and Fans, Painful Corn in 3 Seconde visions, Perfumes, etc., etc.
(to be sold in small fots) Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS, Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 21st September, 1927.
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A. E. S. ALVES,
Secretario. Hong Kong, 19 de Setembro 1927.
THEATRE ROYAL.
FORBES RUSSELL Presents the
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with
MISS APRIL VIVIAN
In a Carefully Selected Repertoire of Successful Plays from the Principal
London Theatres.
TO-NIGHT at 9.15 p.m. The World's Love Story PEG O' MY HEART April Vivien as Peg.
Saturday, 24th Sept. at 9.15 p.tti Noel Coward's Famous Play FALLEN ANGELS.
Prices: $4, $2 & $1. Plans at MOUTRIE'S. Service men half price in uniform.
short shrift.
posed both of them to the rays of
"M. Deslandres was immensely Interested. He took me to the roof A Press Law., The other law relates to news of the observatory, where some in- papers, which are brought under struments are covered with sheets As one of the of lead and others with sheets of stricter control. provisions is that the editor of a zinc and copper.
"We took pieces from these passed newspaper matayem VI; which is equivalent coverings, and I discovered that to the English Standard VI, it is they were all radio-active. I could obvious that the new law is afmed not help being convinced that this at the vernacular press.
was the work of the sun's rays.
must
have
Anyone who has given the mat- Lead, Zinc and Copper. ter any thought cannot get away "Going on with my investigations, from the fact that the standard of I discovered that the radio-activity the vernacular press is very low, of lead, zinc and copper varied ac and anything likely to raise it is cording as they were exposed to the to be welcomed,
sun at sunrise or at midday-that Extraordinary Beence is taken is, in proportion to the power of by the editors of the Siamese the solar rays. papers, who have been guilty of
the most flagrant personal attacks clude except that the sun's rays "What, therefore, could I con- of a nature that would never be can add to the radio-activity of
tolerated in a British Colony,
I feel assured that most of these substances which already possess attacks are due to sheer ignorance naturally radio-active?"
It, and can provoke it in bodies not There can be very few Siamese editors who have had any real training in journalism.
This new idea threatens to change all accepted beliefs regard- Most of them have stepped into ing radio-activity (saya writer their positions without any proper in the London "Daily Chronicle"). qualifications, and without that Ita influence on medical science sense of responsibility that an-edi-may be enormous.·· tór has who has been nurtured. In the best journalistic traditions.
Some of them. are absolutely, ig- norant and are in their positions merely to carry the blame should it come along while the real culprit escapes.
Men have been known practically
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WATER SUPPLY.
Level and Storage of water in Reservoirs on September 1, 1927:-- CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER
Tytam
WORKS LEVEL
Tytam Byewash
Tytam Intermediate Tytam Tuk
Wong Nei Chung Pokfulum:
1026 1927 4'11"B Level
7.5"B
Level
De.
Do
Do.
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Bייני זייף 18
84B Level [Note: B. denotes "Below Overflow":
A denoten "Above Overflow"]*
Storage in millions and decimale of gallons.
1926. 1927 843.88 884.80 52EB. 22.37 195,90 195,90
$1,419,00 1,419.00 .15.08 28.34
47.78
66.00
One of the greatest organised ex- to walk from the prison gate to the plesions known was successfully editorial chair. All this has been carried out during mining opera- most unsatisfactory and bastions in the Ancona province, saya
Tytam brought into public life an element the Rome correspondent of the
Tytam Byewash that should never have been toler London "Daily Mail.",
Tytam Intermediate (ated so long as it has been.**** Four tons of high explosive were | Tytam Tuk
Further Amendment. placed under the top portion of a Wong Nel Chung Over four years ago a News- mountain and fired by an electric Pokfulam paper Law was introduced, but it spark, dislodging 400,000 tons of
Total 2,034.82 2,114.41 THE SHANGHAI MIND! has been, found that while it had rock when the button was pressed.
some effect in restricting the ob- The whole top of the mountain Consumption of water in the City jectionable feature of newspaper rose, awelling it. ascended, and, and Hill District in millions and de- Get the September issue of the work, it fell far short of complete gradually breaking into a number cimals of gallons during the month of
August, 1026 of places, orashed into the valley CHINA JOURNAL and readly removing them,
1927 So the new act has been brought with a deafening roar.
Consumption
272.29 338.42 Mr. A. de C. Sowerby's defence
Estimated, population 404.190 414.500
21.7 25.8 per day of Shanghai's mentality.
Intermittent Supply in all Rider Main Districts up to the 1st and Full Supply in all Rider Main Districts from August 2 to 31, 1926,
ANGKOR
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ISLAND
A Few Places of Blackwood Ware.
Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Monday, the 26th: September,
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There are clauses relating to the publication of seditious articles; to reports inclting crime and to re ports esiculated to bring the King or the Government into contempt.
The powers obained are very full, but one must belleve that it is not the object of the Government to unduly hamper the development of newspapers in Siam, but to try to establish the vernacular pression A cleaner basis and to instill into those responsible for its conduct a sense of responsibility,"ßfraits Times' Corr
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KOWLOON WATER WORKS
LEVEL
1928 Leval
Kowloon Reservoir Shek Lal Put Reservoir Do.", Reception Reservoir !
Storage in millions and decimals
"of gallons. G
1925 1927 Kowloon Reservair 852:50832.5
100.80 Shek Lai Pul Reservoir 100.80 *Receptioff/Reservoir is Ly
Consumpt
In millions and decimals
the mouth of
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7459.30/0458,30
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