MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1927.
Phone C.22
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TO LET.
TO LET "Bellevue" No. 6 Penk Rond. Fully-furnished from 1st December, 1927. Apply to Percy Smith, Seth & Fleming.
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.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE. Chefeo Stemps. Un- used. Set of six stamps:-2, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 cents. Price 2 per set.Apply Box No. 500, c/o
China Mail."
FOR SALE-One brase "Hung
• Ming" pan of the Chinese Han Dynasty with automatic springs. Price $1,000,00 Apply Box No. 487, c/o "Ching Mail."
MISCELLANEOUS.
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WATER SUPPLY.
Level and Storage of water In Reservoirs on September 1, 1927;-
CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS LEVEL.
Tylam
Tytam Byewash
Tytam Intermediate Tytam Tak
Wong Nel Chung Pokfulum
1927
1926 411B Level 7.5"B Do. Level Do. Do. De
13' 7" 32"B
8' 4"B Levoi
[Note: B. denotes "Below Overflow":
A denotes "Abovo Overflow."]
Storage in millions and decimais
Tytan
of gallons.
1920 343.88
1927
384,80
12.68 22.31
195.90 105.90
Tytam Byewash
Tytam Intermediate
Tytam Tuk
Wong Nei Chung .:
Pokfulum
Total
Auction
ON
TUESDAY, the 27th Sept., 1927, commencing at li a.m.
at No. 7, Carnarvon Buildings, Kowloon
A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Comprising:-
THE CHINA MAIL
STAR THEATRE THE OLD, OLD AMITY. Hill fired the usual salute. Sir
FORBES RUSSELL
Presents the..
1.
MAÇÃO GOVERNOR'S SPLEN.
DID RECEPTION.
An oki Portuguese resident, who takes more than a transient
Cecil Clementi in person receiv- ed Senhor Barbosa, After the landing, Madame Barbosa, whose 'intellectual accomplishments are well-known both at Macno. and Hong Kong, and Mademoiselle Barbosa, attended by Capt. H.
FORBES RUSSELL Interest in the affairs of the BL Dowbiggin, drove to Gov-
COMEDY CO.
with
MISS APRIL VIVIAN.
TO-NIGHT
Sept. 26th at 9.15 p.m. BLUEBEARD'S EIGHTH WIFE
Chesterfield Couch and Arm-Tuesday, Sept. 27th. at 9.15 p.m. chairs, Glass Cabinet, Teak Dining Table and Chairs, Sideboard, Teak THE BUTTERFLY ON THE WHEEL
-- and Brass Bedsteads, Wardrobes
Colony, sends us the following contribution with a request that we might publish it:-
with Bevelled Mirror, Dressing Wednesday, Sept. 28th at 9.15 p.m. distinguished Tables, Ice Chests, Pantry and Kitchen Requisites, etc., etc.
AND
A Few Pieces of Blackwood Ware.
Catalogues will be issuad.
On View from Monday, the 26th September, 1927.
Cash on Delivery,
LÁMMERT BROS. Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 21st Sept., 1927.
ON
WEDNESDAY, the 28th Sept., 1927, commencing at 11 a.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
10 Dozen Tins Biscuits.
7 Electric Table Fans.
60 Dozen Glycerine Soap No. 905.
70 Rolls Silk Ribbons.
19 Boxes Trimmings.
6 Cases Enamelled Basins.
7 Cases Enamelled Spittoona,
174 Dozen Essence.
137 Bottles Lime Juice Cordials.
14 Raspberry Syrup.
18 Bottles Lemon Squash.
1 Case Fancy Silk Table Covers
and Tea Cloths etc.
4 Cases Canned Sardines.
1 Bale Old Newspapers.
2 Sacks Flour.
36 Kegs Ready Mixed
Paint,
White
142 Kega Coloured Paint.
1 Case Lamp.
5 Pieces, Striped Canvas.
AND
A Quantity of Miscellaneous Goods and Sundry Furniture.
20 House Service Meters, 400 Electric Lamp Bulbs.
27 Electric Excess Indicatora. 250 Fluted. Type Tumbler Switches, 3,150 16" Porcelain Clenta.
12 Fan Motors.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 26th September, 1927.
ON
FRIDAY, the 30th Sept., 1927, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
1,410.00 1,419.00 at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
15.08 26.34
47.78 £8.00
2,034.32 2,114.41
A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
Consumption of water in the City Comprising:-
and Hill District in millions and de
cimals of gallons during the month of Teak Hatstand with Bevelled
August.
•
Consumption
1920 1927
Mirror, Teak Bookcases, Glass Cabinets. Roll Top Desks, Teak
272.20 333.42 Desks and Chairs, Chesterfield
Estimated population 404.180 414.500 Couch and Armchairs, Velvet
per day........... 21.7 25.9
Covered Couch and Armchairs,
Intermittent Supply in all Rider Leather Covered Chairs. Carpets. Main Districts up to the 1st and Full Supply in all Rider Main Districts Rugs, Ornaments, Vases, etc., etc. from August 2 to 31, 1926,
Full Supply in all Rider Main Dis- tricts during August 1927.
KOWLOON WATER WORKS
LEVEL
1926 1927 Kowloon Reservoir.... Level Level Shek Lai Pui Beservoir Do. Do. Reception Reservoir
Storage in millions and decimals of gallons.
1920
1027
Kowloon Reservoir.... 352.50 352.50
Teak Extension Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Sideboards with Bevelled Mirrors, Dinner Waggon, Glass Ware, Dinner Crockery, Kit- chen Utensils, Ice Chests, etc., etc.
Iron and Teak Bedsteads with Mattresses, Single and Double Wardrobes with Mirror Doors, Camphorwood Chest of Drawers, Chamber Stands, Porcelain Basins, etc., etc.
ALSO
A Quantity of Blackwood Furniture.
Two Motor Cycles,
One Plano Player by Bush &
Shek Laf Put Reservoir 100.80 100.80 Lane Cecilian and 123 Rolls Music. Reception Reservoir..
Total
On View from Thursday, the 458.30 459.30 29th September, 1927.
Consumption of water in Kowloon
1920
1027
82.91 109.19
in millions and decimals of gallone dur- ing the month of August,
Consumption.... Estimated population 153.460 - 161,500
per day
17.1 21.8 Full Supply in all districts during August, 1926 and 1927.
The Government Analyst's reports show that the quality of the water is, satisfactory,
Total rainfall to August 31, 1926, 7479; August 31, 1927, 98,09,
POLAR CAKE
"ITS" QUALITY THAT COUNES:
FAMOUS ECZEMA REMEDY. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY,
Themmada pratead this-wong Frink remedy. Used for bed tules with amasug Vetrobus,&k vešft, kstrü
Hei, Tatar, Holla, Aloetakse peasdal Kida die No (Baiker how long standing, tilva 12; 19
Generous Jar, unly: $1.00,
49 On Salnati Rekord
40. Queen's Road, Co Hong Kong.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms:
Cash on Delivery. LAMMEET BROS..
PEG O' MY HEART.
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the
HEAT EXHAUSTION-AND THE WAY
TO AVERT IT.
Keeping The Blood and Nerves In Good Condition Is The Secret.
ernment House and were there received by Lady Clementi, Mrs. Southern, and Madame and Mademoiselle Albuquerque. The formal introduction to the high: naval and military officials and to the civilian officials of the Colony assembled at Queen's Pier was made by Sir Cecil Cle menti himself, at the conclusion of which the Inspection of the guard-of-honour was made by Senhor Barbosa in company with His Excellency the Gov- ernor of Hong Kong.. Senhor Barbosa's congratulations to the Commanding Officer on
"The strain of tropical conditions these means being the use, when need- smart and efficient appearance on the nervous systems is great and ed, of a good reliable blood and nervo of the guard were well merited.
unless guarded against with wisdom tonic such as Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. While these ceremonies were be and care may lead to serious con-
For many decades Dr. Williams' ing performed, thousands of sequences, The heat and humidity held in world-wide catoem as a blood Pink Pills for Pale People have been
watched the proceedings with excessive stimulation of the higher are a proven remedy for spectators in the neighbourhood and the glare of the sun cause an
They builder and nerve restorania and evident interest, and enthusiasm, nerve centres by sensations of dis- the ailments associated with anemic and among this immense con- comfort from all parts of the body, conditione, also for nervous debility, and the result is congestion and digestive weakness, loss of weight and course were a very large num fatigue of the brain, loss of memory, strength, women's ailments, and to mental confusion, Irritability, some- rapidly rebuild strength after fever, women, who took more than a times leading to "tropical fury," do dysentery, or other weakening illness. pression and nervous breakdown." The increase in appetite and spirits passing interest in 'all that was Such is the considered statement of which follows the use of even a single going on. The luncheon at Gov-one of the most eminent health au bottle will convince you their ernment House was of a purely thorities in the Far East. How then merits. Of all chemists, or post free can we show that "wisdom and care" from the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., informal character.
of which the learned doctor speaks? 60 Kiangso Road, Shanghai, at $1.50 Be Duties of Portuguese Citizenship. The answer is by sustaining in good per bottle or 38, for a bottles.
condition by all possible means the sure and ask for, and insist upon general well-being of the body, one of having nothing but:-
PINK PILLS.
Hong Kong's splendid wel- come to Senhor Barbosa on Saturday will long be remember ed in Hong Kong by both the Portuguese and British commun- itles of the Colony. As an out- ward and visible. expression of the friendly relations between the two countries represented by two Governors like Sir Cecil Cle menti and Senhor Tamagnini Barbosa, the reception one that cannot easily be forgotten. The brilliant and gathering on Queen's Pier, with its magnifi- cent setting of the national Thursday, Sept. 29th. at 9.15 p.m. Portugal and flags of the allied colours of Great Britain and
FALLEN ANGELS.
nations, was yet another proof of the cordiality betoken by the arrangements to give the distin Booking at MOUTRIE'S and the guished. Fortuguese visitor aber of Portuguese, both men and
Star Theatre.
royal welcome to Hong Kong. The Admiral, the General, the PRICES: $3, $2 & $1. - members of the Executive and Legislative Councils, and every head of Department were pre- sent. The guard-of-honour of the King's Own Scottish Border- ers attended by the regiment's excellent band was no less a striking feature of the arrange ments. The thousands gathered E bog to inform our Cus on the waterfront, at the piers tomers that we have RE- in the vicinity, and in the veran- MOVED from No. 16, Queen's dahs of the offices in Queen's Road Central to No. 15, Queen's and St. George's Buildings, Road Central just opposite our old showed the interest which the re- premises.
ception had aroused in Hong Kong..
NOTICES.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
W
H. RUTTONJEE & SON. Hong Kong, 22nd September, 1927,
NOTICE.
NELSON DAY. THROUG
HROUGH the, courtesy of the HONG KONG AMUSEMENTS, LTD. the NAVY LEAGUE will hold their ANNUAL CONCERT at 9.30 p.m. on FRIDAY, 21st October in the QUEEN'S THEATRE,
will Further particulars published later.
At the Club Lusitano the first formal function took place. The Governor of Macao and party were attended by Cant. White, A.D.C., Mr. R. B.. Forster, Pri- vate Secretary, and Capt. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, honorary A.D.C. to the Governor of Hong Kong. The proceedings at the Club were
DR. WILLIAMS'
STERLING RISING.
REFLECTION OF US.
TRANSFERS.
NOW TOUCHES PARITY.
Government House Functions. The official dinner at Govern- of a most patriotic character. ment House and the reception The speeches exchanged were which followed marked the close cordial and sincere in their ex- of the day's proceedings. Both pressions. The Governor's homily the latter functions were marked The "Patria" in Sight.
to the Portuguese residents of by the dignity usually associated The "Patria," with the Macao Hong Kong might well be taken with such functions held by the Governor's flag at the foremast, to heart. He emphasised that King's representative. The Por
New York Yesterday, steamed slowly into the harbour, loyalty to their own country and tuguese residents who attended
The decline in American money shortly after 12.30 p.m. As she their ability to serve, with loyalty appreciated the warmth of the rates, leading to the transfer of approached the naval buoy as to the Government of Hong hospitality accorded them and capital to London has aided the signed to her in front of the Kong in their capacity of good the opportunity for meeting steady recovery of sterling which Hong Kong Club, the guns of and law-abiding citizens of this Their Excellencies and their touched parity for the first time H.M.S "Frobisher," Admiral Colony, was not incompatible ladies within the precincts of since June yesterday. Boyle's flagship, fired the first with their duties of true citizens Government House. Long will salute. The police and naval of the Republic of Portugal, who the occasion be remembered by launches kept the waters as such have helped to build the those who were privileged and be around
the buoy free from prosperity of Hong Kong. The honoured to attend. traffic. The Government tender Governor's praise of the Portu- The tribute from the Hong L. M. WHYTE,
"Victoria" drew alongside the guese Company of the Volunteer Kong Press, which the "Sunday Hon. Secretary,
"Patria," and
Senhor. Corps in Hong Kong, some units Herald" was the first to give ex- Navy League (Hong Kong Branch). Barbosa stepped on board the of which provided the guard-of- pression to as being the first
Baltimore, Yesterday. Hong Kong, 20th September, 1927. | "Victoria,” on which were Com-honour for him at Government among the Hong Kong news-
Residents over a wide area.were mander Hole, the Hong Kong House, will find echo not only in papers to publish after the ar- kept in a state of alarm by the con- Harbour Master, Capt. White, Portuguese circles but in circles rival of Senhor Barbosa in Hong tinual explosion of shells when a the Governor's A.D.C., Senhor quite outside their own. On all Kong, is no less appreciated by fire broke out in the army anmuni- They Albuquerque, the Portuguese hands at the reception at the Portuguese residents. The ties tion depet at Curtis Bay.
were relieved when the detonations Consul General, the "Patria" Club recognition was unanimous of friendly relationship between died down, signifying that the ex- also fired a salute. Upon the of the cordial welcome by Sir the British and Portuguese com- plosives were consumed of that Governor's landing at Queen's Cecil Clementi and his govern-munities now remain more tight the fire fighters had got the upper Pier, the shore battery on Signal ment,
ly binding than ever.
hand-Reuter's American Service.
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UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.
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The following unclaimed tele- grams are lying at the office of the Great Northern Telegraph Com- pany (Limited) !-----
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Hong Kong Station, 22nd Sept.
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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)..
HONG KONG
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