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TO LET.
TO`LET.—A Flat of Five Living Rooms. Separate entrance and verandah, bath, servants' quarters, and cook house. Rent $80.00. Im médiate Possession. Apply Box No. 508, care of "China Mall."
TO LET "Bellevue" No. 6 Peak Road. Fully-furnished from 1st December, 1927. Apply to Percy Smith, Seth & Fleming.
TO LET-Fully Furnished for ten 1028 months from February "HARFORD" Magazine Gap, close; to motor road and public garages. Modern Sanitation. Large garden. Apply H. E. Moderate rental. Goldsmith, P.W.D.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE. Studebaker Standard 1926 Five-Seater Motor Car, Model. In splendid condition. Low Mileage. Fully equipped. $2,000. Apply Box No. 507, care of "China Mail,"
FOR SALE. Chefeo Stamps. Un-
used. Set of six stamps: 2, 5, 10,
getApply Box No. 500, e/o **China Mail."
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, FAPPRAISERS
AND SURVEYORS,
Public Auctions-
THE
Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction
ON. TUESDAY, the 25th October, 1927,
commencing at 10.30 am.. ́ ́
at Nos. 11, 15, 15, 17, 19 and 50G,
Whitfield, Causeway Bay.
A Large Quantity of Wire Ropes, Chains, Galvanized Pipes, Putty, Rabber, Packings, Beltings, Nuts and Bolts, Brass and Copper Nalls, Anchors, Anti-fouling Paint; Var nish, etc., etc.
ALSO
AND
A Quantity of Furniture and Fixtures.
NOTICES.
NOTICE.
HONG KONG BENEVOLENT
* SOCIETY. UPON
THE CHINA MAIL.
TRAFALGAR DAY.
LOCAL CELEBRATIONS ¿YESTERDAY.
THE NAVY LEAGUE,"
Trafalgar Day, which fell yes
DEDDING, BLANKETS, etc., terday, was fittingly, observed by
FALSE PRETENCES,
ચામાં AMERICAN AND ARMS PARATAS DEAL, VAGE VON
SENTENCE DEFERRED.
Shanghai, Yesterday. In the United States Court to
Burgently needed. Also one the local branch of the Navy day, Crawley was charged with ob
Contributions League. large cupboard. gratefully received MONDAYS and THURSDAYS, at 11 am at the CITY HALL,
CINEMA NOTES.
"PETER PAN" AT THE QUEEND TO-MORROW.
PROMPT STARTING TIMES.
Comprising ten reels, Sir James Barrie's famous story, "Petor
Pan, which will be screened at In the morning wreaths were taining money by false pretence the Queen's Theatre from to-mor laid on the Cenotaph and the and found guilty on all counts row to Tuesday, begins promptly Wanchai Naval Memorial. Bearing Crawley, defrauded Yang Sen's re at the times advertised namely the Inscription "In memory of those presentative of $18,000 by deceit 2.80, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20. Farents who gave their lives," the wreath fully agreeing to supply 2,000,000 Intending to take the kiddies to non was laid on the Cenotaph by rounds of ammunition and declin this classic are advised by a special advertisement in this issue that the Mr. W. A. Dowley, Vice-Presidenting to fulfil the contract... of the League, and Mr. Sutherland, Judge Purdy characterised the best performances for the young- a member of the committee. They evidence of defendant as deliberators are the 2.80 and 7.15, the were accompanied by Capt. A. J. Kate fabricatione in connection with later performances always being Whyte, representing His Excel- a feruel and brutal, robbery.",\\\ more heavily patronised; with tha NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. lency the Officer Administering Sontence was deferred and Graw-result that seats are harder to
the Government, Mr. A. L. Shields, THE SIXTH ORDINARY AN-Mr. L, M. Whyte, secretary of the ley was sont to jail: pending the secure. T NUAL MEETING A SHAAN
THE HONG KONG & CANTON ICE MANUFACTURING · CO., LTD.
raising of ball to spending
One 24-H.P. Marine Motor Engine. HOLDERS in the above Company of the Mission to Seamen, and Mr. Immediately following the Court's will be held at the Company's Town WJ. Stokes, secretary of the decision Elly Wilder was arrested Office, 2 Lower Albert Road, Hong Marine Engineers Guild of China, by the Swiss Court on the same The wreath was in the form of charge, and was refused ball-Reu- Kong, on SATURDAY, 22nd Day
anchor with a' crown super ter.. of October, 1927, at Noon, for the an purpose of presenting the Heport Imposed, carried out in red and of the Directors and Statement of white flowers with blue ones in
between. A similar wreath was DUTCH EAST INDIES. Queen's Theatre, with Laura La Accounts to 31st July, 1927.
On View from Monday, the 24th October, 1927.
Terms:--Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 22nd October, 1927.
ON WEDNESDAY, 26th October, 1927, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Daddell Street. A Large Quantity of VALUABLE OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. comprising:-
Roll Top Desk, Flat Desks, Show- canes,
2
MORE POLICEMEN AND
MILITARY....
"PETER PAN."
When taking the kiddies to "PETER PAN" please note that the best' performances for the youngsters are the 2.30 and 6.15 performances.
"PETER PAN" will be screened at the QUEEN'S THEATRE from to-morrow, Sunday, October 23rd, to Tuesday, October 25th,
at naual prices.
TO-DAY'S FILMS.
Final screenings take place to- day of three interesting pictures in The frat of the local cinemas. these is the great mystery drama, "The Cat and the Canary" at the
HARLECH COLLEGE.
Plante at the head of a cast of.
The Residential College for Adult stars. The second. is Douglas Fair Education at Harlech, which was bank's splendid adventure story in natural colours, "The Black Pirate" opened recently, is situated in the
building formerly known as Wern at the World Theatre, which will fawr Hall, bullt sixteen years ago, not be shown again in Hong Kong and overlooking Cardigan Bay. It
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the laid at Wanchal.
The local branch despatched the *Secretary, Company will be CLOSED from the following telegram: 8th OCTOBER to the 22nd OCTO-Navy League, London. Hong BER, 1927, both days inclusive.': Kong branch desires to be asso- By Order of the Board of Directors [clated with Empire celebrations on
Nelson Day. Community appre The estimates for the Dutch J. D. THOMSON,.
Acting Secretary,ciate services rendered in the Far East Indies next year provide for after to-day. The third is Cecil B. has accommodation for about thirty
Hong Kong, 6th October, 1927.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RAFT Programmes and Entry
Copring Presses, Filing D Forms for the SEVENTH
East by His Majesty's Navy dur-
The Hague, Yesterday.
Ins pregent critical times Kind-larger polics and military forces ly give publicity foregoing. 60 that order can be better sur
ed, and Communist risings, prevent- Whyte, Honorary Secretary."
In the evening, at the Queen's ed. It is proposed to fucrease the Theatre, a capital, concert took infantry, cavalry, and technical place, followed by the showing of troops, and the air force.
Special arrangersents are pro- the film, "The Jutland Battle."
His Excellency the Officer Ad- mised in Java, where mounted ministering the Government, the
de Mille's drama of marriage, "The students, and its aim is to enlarge Golden Bed, at the Star Theatre, the vision of its students, to deva in which Rod La Rocque, Lillian top their latant, capacities for lead- Rich and Vera Reynolds share the ership and service, and to stimulate
honours.
LOCAL WATCHMEN.
gulation of watchmen,
their mental and spiritual growth.". It is the outcome of the demand of working men in Wales for oppor tunities for the systematic and con- tinuous study of subjects constitut
scheme will include courses of vary
Cabinet, Underwood, Remington und Oliver Typewriters, Adding EXTRA RACE MEETING to be Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern and Mrs, police will be so located as to be
It is proposed at the next meet- held on SATURDAY, 5th Novern- Southorn, Commodore J. L. Fear-speedily available in emergency. Machine, Duplicator, etc, etc. 15, 20 and 25 cents. Price $2 per Mirror, Glass Cabinet, Chesterfield, may be obtained at the Race Luard, C.B., G.MG., and Mrs. undertaken, including the enlarge- Council to introduce a bill to pro-ing length, week-end conferences, Teak Hatstand with Bevelled ber, 1927 (weather permitting) son, C.M.G., Major General C. C. Naval defence measures will also be ing of the Hong Kong Legislative ing a liberal education. The Couch and Chairs, Table Fana, Course, Hong Kong Club and Luard, Col. Russell Brown, Capt. ment of the naval aerodrome at vide for the registration and re-retreat for private reading or Ornaments, Carpet, Rugs, Oil
Forster, Mr. W. A. Dowley, Mr. Sourabaya-Reuter. Causeway Bay Stables. Paintings, Pictures, etc., etc.
Tenk Extension Dining Tables, Entries will close at 12 o'clock A. Shields, Mr. E. Sutherland,
those present. Dining Chairs, Tenk Sideboards noon, on Tuesday, 25th October, Mr. L. M. Whyte were amongst with Bevelled Mirrors,
Ice Chest, Crockery, Hong Kong, 17th October, 1927. Waggon, Kitchen Sundries, etc., etc.
Teak and Iron Bedsteads with Mattresses, Teak Wardrobes with HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB. corated trays, sold programmes, and without Mirror, Teak Dressing Tables, Teak Chest of Drawers Chamber Stands, Tollet Sets, etc.
FOR SALE-One brass "Hong Ming" pan of the Chinese Han Dynasty with automatle springa Price $1,000.00 Apply Box No. 487, c/o "China' Mail."
MISCELLANEOUS.
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed.--"China Mall Office, No. 5. Wyndham St., Telephone Central 22.
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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).
HONG KONG HOTEL VISITORS.
October 19, 1927.
ALBO
Dinner 1927.
A Quantity of Blackwood Furniture AND
NOTICE.
THE HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of Members will be held in the Jockey Club Room, Hong Kong Club Annex, on One Piano Player with 128 Roils SATURDAY, 29th October, 1927,
Two Motor Cycles.
Music,
Catalogues will be issued,
On View from Monday, the 24th October, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS, Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 19th October, 1927.
ON THURSDAY, 27th October, 1927, commencing at 10.30 am.
at No. 15, Humphreys Buildinga, Kowloon.
A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
Comprising:-
Teak
J
at 12.30 p.m.
By Order,
Secretary,
C. B. BROWN,
Hong Kong, 12th October, 1927.
SUFFER NO MORE WITH INDIGESTION.
His Excellency was met by Mr.
W. A. Dowley, th Vice-President of CAPTAIN CLEARED.
the local branch of the Navy League. Young ladies, with de- elgarettes and chocolates.. The theatre was attractively decorated with flags, these being hung from
ECHO OF RAMMING OF U.S. SUBMARINE,
Boston, Yesterday.. After two years litigation the the walls and from the balcony. Federal Court has finally cleared The stage was draped with two Captain John Diehl, master of the
study, and special lectures, and it is believed that its methods will conform to the needs of a wide cons Flight Lieut. James 3. Brown,
atituency. The first warden of the A.F.C. of the Fleet Air Arm Re college is Mr. Ben Bowen Thomas, serves Store, Hong Kong, was M.A, the president Lord Haldane, married at St. John's Cathedral the chairman Mr. Thomas Jones, yesterday to Miss Margery and the secretary, Mrs. Hawa Wreford, who recently arrived in Davies, 79, Mortlake-road, Kow the Colony from England. The ser-
Gardens. vice was conducted by the Rev. H. Copley Moyle. The bride was given away by Squadron Leader
white Ensigns and a Union Jack.
Pan Tah-tau, vice-president of The Band of the 1st Cruiser American steamer "City of Rome," C. E. H. MacPherson, commanding Squadron, conducted by Mr. H. which rammed a submarine in Sep- the Kai Tack Aerodrome, and Miss the Shanghof. College of Law, wh Hoyte, R.N.S.M., opened the per- tember, 1925. The court decided Vamat Owen was bridesmaid. The was assassinated while going from formance, giving by permission of that the evidence showed conclu- Matron of Honour was Mrs. F. C. his home to the school, is reported
to have been a believer in the prin Rear Admiral W. H. D. Boyle. C.Balvely that the accident was due to Todd and the best man, Flying ciples, of the Kuomintang, but he R.N., a selection of nautical airs the submarine's defective lights. Officer A.“ A. Jones. The honey- was a strong opposer of com-
moon is to be spent at Manila.
munism. from various composers. H. E. Hargreaves Browne presented two planoforte solos, Chopin's Third Balade and Mendelssohn's Spinner lled. She was deservedly encored
Mrs. Reuter's American Service.
and handed a handsome basket of SPARE MAN POWER. flowers.
Mr. H. E. Gardner sang Passing By (Purcell) and My Dreams (Toati); Mrs. Richard Sanger gave Mon Coeur a'ouvre ata Voix (Saint-Saens), and Phyllie Has
.ECONOMIC PROBLEM FOR
SOVIET.
Leningrad, Yesterday.
Unless you remove the cause you' never be free from indigestion, and Such Charming Gracen (Anthony A report by M: Kulbyahefe, severe Young); and Surg.-L. Bradfield, Chairman of the Supreme Peoples' every attack will get more until the trouble becomes chronic. R.N., rendered selections from John Economic Council, on the economic Get rid of indigestion where it starts Masefield's salt water ballads, in-
by neutralizing the excess acidity and
preventing fermentation with a little cluding Fort of Many Ships and A position and prospects of the Bisarated Magnesis taken in water Sailor's Prayer. All vocal numbers Soviet Union states that industry Hatstand, Chesterfield after meals. This never fails to give were well received; is unable to absorb the surplus instant relief, no matter how suvere The Hornpipe was done by man power of the villages, which Couch and Chairs with Covera, the pain may be. Blaurated Magnesia Messrs. Hartwell, H.M.S. "Danne." In winter total 8,500,000 persons. Bronze Statue, Brass Ware, Pic- soothes, heals, and strengthens the Wicks, H.M.S. "Tamar," Sweetman, Reuter, Messrs. R. J.Birbeck, B. H. Blood,tures, Ornaments, Carpets, Folding stomach lining, quickly bringing back H.M.S. "Stormcloud," and Denham, H. G. Bodde!
Screens, Curtains, Ceiling and a sound, healthy digestion eyen after HMS. "Durban, after which Mr.
of suffering. Chemista Bell Mesars, M. A. Cohen, C. A. Table Fans, Rugs, Electrollers years Calkins, E. T. Cross, F. P. Case. with Silk Shades, etc., etc.
Bisurated Magnesia, in both powder Whyte, hon. secretary of the Mesars, T. Donnelly, A. Dodd,
Special Teak Extension Dining and tablets, either of which will league in Hong Kong, briedy out A PEDLAR'S “LUCK.”
stomach lined the organisation's activities. quickly overcome Tables, Teak Sideboard, Dinner troubles M. Dalgarso,
Mr D. H. Edward,
Waggon, Teak Glass Cabinet, Teak Miss L. Guildford, Mr. H. and Leather Seat Dining Chairs, Gresham, Mr. H. da Garcia, Mr. and Carved Teak, Couch and Chairs, Mrs. J. L. Garner, Mr. Ward Goin.
Mr. A. F. Henry, Mr. and Mrs.
EH. Hunter,
Leather Covered Armchairs, Din-
ner Set, Crockery, Cutlery, Teak
Messrs. J. E. Joseph, G. G. John.Ice Chest, etc., etc.
H. G. Kirkland, gy
Messrs. J. Lane, H. W. Lewis, W. K. Lennox, Miss H. Lillie,
your
LESSONS IN CHINESE,
Teak Bedstead, Teak Wardrobe MR. LI HON, FUN begs to state that he has been a teacher of
£20 NOTE-IN OLD SOCK.
The second half of the pro-. gramme was occupied by the Band of the 2nd Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers, conducted by An Interesting story of the ad Mr. W. H. FitzEarle, A.R.C.M. by ventures of a £20 note which had permission of Lt. Col. L J. Comyn,
C.M.G., D.S.O.. and officers; in been hidden by a Stanley man in selections from H.M.S. "Pinafore" a sock was related in Perth Sherif Messrs. H. A. Keller, Y. M. Kou, with Bevelled Mirror, Plain Teak Chiness to European Officers and kindly supplied by the Hong Kong elderly pedlar of no, fixed residence, and then the film, Jutland Battle, Court when James Wheatley, an Wardrobe, Teak Dressing Table, Merchants in Hong Kong for more Amusements, Ltd. was shown. The was charged with having in the Teak Chest of Drawers, Tables, than twenty years, that he has had accompanists were Miss V. Jefford North of Scotland Bank at 38 Scott Chairs, etc.
considerable experience in training and Mry George Grimble. Cigar-Street, Perth, or elsewhere in the stadents for examinations in Chinese, ettes and chocolates sold in the city, stolen a bank note of that and holds first-class certificates. Theatre during the concert were
Persons wishing to study the kindly donated by the British Value, jus Chinese language are requested to American Tobacco Co. (China), Mr. M. L. Howman, the Fiscal communicate with him at No. 104, Ltd, and Nestle's and Anglo-Swiss said that Wheatley had dis
Condensed Milk, Co. 25-3 Praya East, first floor,
Messrs. Fred Maloof, M. E Marshall.
Mr. C. G. Purchase, Capt, and Mrs. C. A. Poot, Mr. Chas. K. Payne.
'1 Victrola..
1 White Frost Refrigerator.
A1.30
AND
Mr. H. H. Swan, Miss Swan, Rev. A Quantity of Blackwood Ware. W. F. Scott, Mr. W. Schmidt.
Messrs. T. B. Wilson, G. Wragge,
Mrs, and Mias Winter."
NOTICE TO SHIPOWNERS, MASTERS & AGENTS.
The Yuen Wo Seamen's Institute always has men available to ship as watchi men, seamen, Bede"
Our men are employed-
the leading
faction
e guarantee
Please phone or cal
K661
Street, Yaumat
C2560
Man Street.
A Lot of Aluminium Kitchen Utensils.
Catalogues will be fasued,
On View from Wednesday, the |26th October, 1927.274246
Terms ---Cosh on Delivery.
· LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers,
Hong Kong, 19th October, 1927.
LAVOL
Terms moderate.
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covered the note in a pair of socks given to him, by Mrs. Mitchell, Rosebank Cottage, Stanley, but at first he did not appear to grasp the fact that it was a £20 note, because he went to a public-house in the city, and tendered it in payment for some rum and beer. The barrean
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