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PACIFIC_FLIGHT.
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UNSINKABLE PLANE.
FLYING CLUB,
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Captain Kingsford Smith and his The G.O.C. of Malaya, Major by PUBLIC AUCTION unless CLEARED on or before the 81st instant. At the meeting of the Penang companione, Lieutenant Keith | General C. C. van Straubenzee, G.B...||Ing. and/or the Charges in respect thereof paid:---
Municipal Commissioners, Mr. Anderson and Mr. C. T. P. Ulm are C.M.G., presided over a general A. R. Thornton, one of the ab- leaving nothing undone to ensure meeting of the Singapore Flying sentees from the last meeting, at the maximum of success with the Club which was held at the Europe||| E34438 Nam Hing Yuen Hong Sept., 1924 Ends white 420 Pkges. Corr which a resolution was passed to minimum of danger In their flight Hotel on September 28, reports thell 18, Queen's Road C. Tel. C. 151
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the effect that it was desirable to cross the Pacific to Australia. "Straits Times, "land
All types of machines have booh 326 Bdles Wire Institute some form of rent con-
In opening the meating the Chair- Shorts
trol over defective property, said Inspected and the opinions of man commented upon the large at- H. L. Co.
that he regretted to record his American experts have been obtendance which he interpreted as a
täined and carefully studied. sign of success. He knew that UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS dissent. He represented the These experts strongly advise the they had all got their hearts in the 488 -22 Bales Paper Chamber of Commerce and had use of a sen-plane.
taken steps to ascertain their Although they had previously, in-make the success they all hoped views,
which coincided with tended to use the Fokker plane in it all would be. his. The Chamber thought the which Captain Wilkins made his The Chairman then read the re- cure worse than the disease. The polar expedition, Captain Kings- part of the committee, which stated only economic way of dealing ford Smith now wishes to make the that the question of a site for the with the situation was by building flight in a Sikorsky all-metal se club had been rather a difficult mat- more houses.
plane, but this will cost an addi-ter to deal with: In May 'last they Mr. G. L. Ham, in reply, said tional £3,000. Whatever happens, were granted 10.000 square feet of that building houses meant time whether it be in a seaplane or a land next the Yacht Club at a tors are determined 'to make tho --50 Cases Cigaret- and only a certain number could and machine, the Australian avin-nominal rent of $5
be built in a year. Also labour fight. conditions must be taken into
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Cement.
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E16473 TO LET "Bellevue" No. 6 Peak Road. Fully-furnished from 1st F54944
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STUDEBAKER SPORTS ROAD- STER-1926 Standard Six, run only 8,250 miles, in good mechani cal condition, completely equipped. Price $2,100. Owner leaving Colony. Apply Hong Kong Hotel Garage.
FOR SALE-Chefeo Stamps: Un- used. Set of six stamps:-2, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 cents. Price $2 per 500, c/o set-Apply Box No. "China Mail."
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[OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an INTERIM DIVIDEND of Three per cent. (3%) on the nominal amount per share paid up (ie., Thirty cents per share on the shares of the Company $10 fully paid-up: and Seven-and-a-half cents per share on the shares, $2.50 paid-up), will be paid on MONDAY, the 17th day of October, 1927, in respect of the financial year to the 31st December, 1927, to the Mem- bers of the Company who are on the Register on SATURDAY, the 15th October, 1927.
The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 10th October, 1927, to SATURDAY, the 16th October, 1927, both days in
clusive.
By Order of the Board,
R. GUY WILKERSON,
Secretary. Hong Kong, October 1, 1927.
NOTICE.
THE HONG KONG & CANTON ICE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
LAMMERT BROS. T. NUAL MEETING A SHARE-
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consideration. His proposal was "Recent events in trans-oceanic
Small 1-Bank Portable Modal. New 4-Bank Portable Model and
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Every Size always in stock Suitable for all requirements. BOLE AGENTS Queen's Building.
About Then the rumour, came that the Harbour Board intended this extending their wharves in direction, so the committee searched! DODWELL & CO. LTD. for another site.
not intended as a permanent cure, flights and expert advice tendered
·Most Suitable Site. but only as a temporary one, here: now prompt me to endeavour
The most suitable one was the while they were endeavouring to to secure a Sikorsky flying-boat."
This telegram has been received Old Fort nito at Katong, but after find other measures.
The point at issue was whether by Sir Hugh Denison from Captain negotiations had been opened for Kingsford Smith, who asks him to its acquirement, the residents pro- they were going to do something appeal to Australians for an addi- tested so the matter was allowed which would take immediate tional £3,000 in order that the fight to drop. effect or going to confine them to Australia may be made in a
No other suitable piece of land selves to measures which at best Sikorsky flying-boat. Recent trage being within a reasonable distance would take some years to be felt. dies in long-distance flights have of the town, they could not do bet- The resolution having been forced the Australian aviators to ter than erect the hangar on the site next the Yacht Club. In- previously passed, the Commis- this decision, and they hope to hop sloners went into committee to off on their eple attempt from San cidentally, a large piece of land than had been granted would be discuss the ways and means by Francisco at the end of September. required, which would possibly in-
"The Blers point out that if they
only a minimum risk to life, bat Also that the machine would not he lost in the event of a forced land- ing." said Sir Hugh.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB. which control could be applied.obtain the Sikorsky it will mean not volve the club in a small additional]
NOTICE.
THE HALF YEARLY GENERAL
MEETING of Members will be held in the Jockey Club Room, Hong Kong Club Annex, on SATURDAY, 29th October, 1927, at 12.30 p.m.
By Order.
C. B. HROWN,
Hong Kong, 12th October, 1927.
Secretary.
PTOMAINE POISONING.
DEATH OF EUROPEAN IN BOMBAY.
rental.
Provisional Arrangements. Not being at present able to bulld their own clubhouse, provisional They think that they can arrange arrangements had been made with to cancel,. without much, loss, the the Yacht Club whereby members purchase of the Fokker 'plane which of the Flying Club automatically Captain Wilkins used on his Polar became visiting members of the expedlilon, but if they cannot get Yacht Club for a first period of six Sikorsky, they will still leave in months from the time the club be a Fokker, as originally intended," come active, at the expiration of he continued.
which period the arrangements There is a great reaction here would be reconsidered. against any more hazardous flights, the attachment of a first-clase en- Stepa had been taken to secure and Congress will be asked to regineer-rigger from the R.A.F. but gulate, but not prohibit, such ad-the committee was not at present ventures.
in a position to offer any definite in-
Bombay, Sept. 21. The death occurred this morn. ing, of ptomaine poisoning, of Mr. Leslie Colorick Herne, who was well-known in local sporting [circles.
Deceased joined the Bombay Branch of Killick, Nixon & Co., in 1919, at the conclusion of the Experts particularly condemn formation as to this. The passage War, during which he served with trans-oceanic hona in land planes and salary of such a thechanic the first Canadian Contingent, without radio-trained navigators as would be payable by the Club.
Official Generosity. GENERAL and later with the Royal Aira needless sacrifice of brave lives.
Force, winning the Military Cross Public opinion is a
ROYAL HONG KONG GOLF CLUB.
LADIES' SECTION;
ANNUAL
MEETINAL
Section will be held at the Helena May Institute on MONDAY, instant, at 10.30 a.m.
BUSINESS:
Mr. Herne was Secretary of the 1. To receive the Report and
Statement of Accounts for the last Gujerat Cup. Pig-Sticking year ending 80th September, Meeting.
1927.
aviation.
The Committes had' nothing fur-
He was a keen sportsman, play-dangerous flights as not advancing ther to report, but would like to ex- press their appreciation of the gen- 17thing rugby for the Bombay Gymk- Undoubtedly this feeling has erous and spontaneous assistance of hana, and was whipper in the influenced Kingsford Smith and his the Government, which it would be Bombay Hunt.
advisers to endeavour to take every up to the members of the club to possible precaution,
justify by becoming efficient pilots. All that is Needed.
The committee would also like to The seaplane is all that Cap-express their thanks for the untir- tain Kingsford Smith needs to com- ing efforts of Mr. L. W. Learmount,
He has who had devoted a large amount of! plete such precautions. been given an excellent wireless his leave to their cause and had receiving and transmitting set been able to give extremely valu- which will enable him to use the able assistance. Nga naval radio beacon on the flight to They suggested that Mr. Lear- Honolulu and for a thousand miles mont should be appointed Captain beyond, and also to ask and re- of the club for the year 1928.2. ceive. wireless directions from The Chairman then moved a vote ships."
** of thanks to the Government for the
He was 28 years of age and 2. To elect_officers and members was manager of the shipping de-
of the Committee for the en-partment of his firm. guing year.
3-To transact the general busi-
ness of the Ladies' Section.
M. MURDOCH,
Hon. Secretary, Hong Kong, 13th October, 1927.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
MESSES. RAVEN AND BASTO Architects, Surveyors and Engineers
RAIN AND ROSES.
England is all rain and roses, as the United States War Minister-a man with a powerful gift for gen eralisation says.
of Directors and Statement of Lift entrance with clinging mackin- Accounts to 31st July, 1927.
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A Trial Order is Solicited.
NOTICE
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The Yuen Wo Seamen's Institute always has en available to ship us, watch- men, seamen, &c.
Our men are employed by the leading passenger lines. We guarantee satis faction.
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EDWARD THE NATURALIST.
·A DAUGHTER DIES AT BANFF.
Sir Hugh Denison's Interventions Interest and generosity shown to- have led the American Navy - Dé-| wards the club. On being put to NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
I saw the perfect rubber-necks nartment to agree to permit the the meeting the vote was carried abroad in the London streets (re-Wright Aeronautical.Corporation to unanimously, marka A "Daily News" writer); supply Captain Kingsford Smith Mr. Learmount was then elected THE SIXTH ORDINARY AN-
They were superbly equipped with three whirlwind motors from as Captain of the club on the pro- against all the ruffianly assaults of thoan being built under contract for portion of Mr. Chapman. HOLDERS in the above Company
the weather. One had great-cont the navy.
The following committee will be held at the Company's Town
This will give the filers the en- elected to deal with the election of Office, 2 Lower Albert Road, Hong are removing to Prince's Build- and umbrella, with Baedeker peep- Kong, on SATURDAY, 22nd Daying, Top Floor (corner of Desing out of his pocket.
Behind him came his companions, gines a month earlier than other-new members:-Messrs. Holiday,
Alexander, Harley. Clarke, Oggier, Mra. James Mitchell, of West of October, 1927, at Noon, for the Voeux Road Central and Ice House protecting those biscuit-coloured wise would be possible.
The whirlwind motor has been Keith-Bon and Housley,
Boyadie Street, Banff, whose re- -Public Auctions-purpose of presenting the Report Street) na to next Alexandra Cafe. Puthors so loved by Americi used on every successful American The rules which had previously mains were, interred in Banff Ceme-
RAVEN & BASTO.toshes.
England's rose the trans-oceanic flight, having falled been circulated were passed with- tery on August 22 was a member of
nut comment..
a family which is known at least by Erection of Hangars, Hong Kong, 29th September, 1927, secondary badge of our summer only once.
Experts generally consider that graced their buttonholes. Sony
After some discussion it was de-name and reputation practically and daughters of Cincinnati, they it is the best American motor. were off to study the City churches.
Furthermore, it is said that cided that the full general meet-throughout the world. She was the of Thomas MACAO RACES."
"Do you know what doing London Kingsford Smith and his coming was not qualified to express an seventh daughter. FOURTH EXTRA RACE MEETING. is?" asked one. "It's the very lat-panions spent the entire voyage opinion on the tenders received for Edward, who was bord in 1814, and from Sydney to America in the the erection of hangars, who died in 1886, and whose work chart-room of the Tahill, studying. It was therefore decided that a and saintific tastes became widely sub-committee should be appointed known through the eloquent and In- navigation.
Their American advisers bellove and that Government should be in-spiring pen of Dr. Smiles.
vited to nominate a representative; that they have taken every precau tion to insure success in their most ambitious venture. Sydney Sun.
Tinstructions to sell by Publle Company will be CLOSED from the
HE Undersigned have received
Auction
ON
Tuesday, the 18th October, 1927. commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street. A Very Valuable Collection of Curios of Ancient Dynasties Camprising:-
Porcelain, Bronze, Sandalwood) Stands, Lacquered. Screens, Lac- quered Stools and Chairs, Chinese Hand Paintings, Ivory Figures, Jnde Incense Burners, Jade Trees and Birds, Amber Beads, Mandarin Uniforms, Embroideries, etc., etc. Catalogues will be issued..
On View from Monday, the 17th October, 1927.
this
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers
Hong Kong, 11th October, 1927.
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the.
8th OCTOBER to the 22nd OCTO BER, 1927, both days inclusive, By Order of the Board of Directora
J. D. THOMSON,
Acting Secretary.
Hong Kong, 6th October, 1927.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
G.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction
PART
to be held on, MONDAY, the 17th day of October, 1927, at 8 pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Ex- cellency the Governor, of one Lot of Crown Land at Shamshulpo in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a terms of 76 years commencing from July 1. 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed
Saturday 15th October and Bunday, 15th October, 1927
(weather permitting).
First Saddling Bell Saturday 2 p.m. Sunday, 115 p.m.
Entrance to Public Enclosure 40 cts. Entrance to Members
$2.00,
Enclosure
Special Fares for Return Saloon $5.00.
RACE STEAMERS
- To Macao-
Saturday, Lung Shan 1 c.m.
Saturday, "Sul Tal: 3 p.m."
Sut An Boturns To Hong Kong 5
p.m., Saturday, th
Sunday, Taishan, 9 a.m.
Sunday, Sui. An 10 am.
Tulshan Returns to Hong Kong 5 pim. Bunday, Ma
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By Order
8. W. CHENGE Secretary
LESSONS IN CHINESE
AL
LI HON FUN begs to stato that he has bocn a teacher
by the Surveyor of His Majesty the Mercha King, for one further term of 24 than twe years less three days.
eanside students
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT"
Locally.
and holds first
Perso Chinose
Praya
Terms moderate,
ficers
MARTINS BILL
ee in aquatic sporta.”,
and that Bir. Wood, the engineer in Most people know how, after set- charge of the Air Base, should be thing as a shoemaker in Banff in
Seaplanes Necessary. Invited to become an associate 1837, his irrepressible and inborn member. Messrs. Hill and Chap- passion for the pursuit of natural London, Sept. 10.
man were appointed as members of history led him to collect many Recalling that 21 English, the sub-committee representing the specimens and discover new species, French and American aviators club. It was further decided that which he classified, described, and have lost their lives in 1927 while the committe should report the reethibited. He was a Fellow of the attempting long oversen flights in Bults of their deliberations before rican Society and of the Royal land planes, the aviation corres commencing operationss
pendent of "The Times" thinks that At the conclusion of the meeting Physical Society of Edinburgh. The the disasters may be due to the Л vote of thanks was proposed by publication of Smiles's "Life of a fact that petrol tanks, arranged in Mr. Martin who remarked that as Scotch Naturalist" in 1876 awaken- any vacant space, are rendered un- they had the support of H.E. the ed much sympathy in his favour, duly complicated at times, causing G.O.C. they were bound to go far. and a State pension of £50 a year la temporary lack of fuels The Chairman responding said was conferred upon him. He had a Legal prohibition of such fights that what was far more important family of one son and ten daughters, sat precent impossible
they had the wholehearted support Although a simple alteration in at H.E the Governor and High and there now survive only, the son the law, might empower the Air Commissioner
who fa, a clergyman of, the Church The sufferings and fatigues of Minister to forblu the most hazar
of Scotland, and a daughter, Mrs. maternity have exhausted, you. Your doua, aviation would suffer thereby,
M'Minn, Glasgow. vitality, of which you have been so because one man would be forced msgnücently generous, ✨ in ^; to-day to decide the practicability of reduced. wonkoned "apent. "And now fights," o more than ever, it is nece
MOTHERHOOD:
your blood should be
and pleatiful, for during
months to come upon this alone
"life" and haultby development o
infant will depand.
FRENCHMAN'S "SOCKET
that When science is developing so
Gold and silver places, faned out: ROOF GARDENS FAVOURED rapidly, continues the correspon dent that what la vision to-day will of sayingo bank socks and secret be reality to-morrow, Bow holes, still are dribbling into the
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fore, in order to revival and prohibition is wise: although the For nearly a year, on eve
bllab-your- strength it,
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Pink
ban on land planes flying more than day there has been
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of For many years the extremely
od, clusive Automobile
France had the fashion
50 miles from the land may be people waiting toge embarrassing and harmful under hard-pre-war money for certain conditions that is offered at the rate of about self.The garden there
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