THE UNITED ABBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY, LTD.
Tel. Central 236.
SOLE AGENTS FOR
2, Queen's Buildings.
BELL'S UNITED ASBESTOS CO., LTD.,
* MANUFACTURERS OF
"Dagger," "Quadruple" and
"Victor Metallic,"
"Reefer" Packings.
Bell's Asbestos Compositions.
**Salamander" Engine & Cylinder Oils. "Salamanderite" Jointing.
G. FALCONER & CO., (HONG KONG), LTD -||
WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS DIAMOND. MERCHANTS Union Building (Opposite G.P.O.),
Agents for:-ADMIRALTY CHARTS, ́ROSS'S BINOCULARS and TELESCOPES, KELVIN'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ENGLISH SILVERWARE, direct from Manufacturers. High Class English Jewellery.
DINNER DANSANT Saturdays: 8 to 12
TEA DANSANT Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays:
5 to 7 p.m.
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
J. H. WITCHELL, Manager,
IF YOU WANT CAKES COME TO THE
BOMBAY CAFE
Currant Loaves, Scones, Buns, Small Cakes, Madeira, Plum, Seed, Sund, Fresh Cream, Ginger Cakes. ALSO WEDDING and BIRTHDAY CAKES.
88, Nathan Road. :.
MADE TO ORDER
TRY OUR BREAD
Ideal Christmas Gifts
from China
Kowloon.
Surprise your home folks this Christmas by sending them Chinese things. You can find here everything Chinese suitable for every purpose at reasonable prices. For suggestion.-
SILVERWARE LACQUER WARE CHINA WARE
EMBROIDERIESTM CHINA TE A FANCY LAMPS CHINESE SILK
Posting and Shipping Undertaken.
THE SINCERE CO., LTD.
"THE HONG KONG EMPORIUM”
NATURAL MINERAL WATER FRENCH GOVERNMENT'S Springs
VICHY CELESTINS
In bottles, half and Splits
ร
Gont, Diabetes, Rheumatism, Gravel, Arthritis VICHY GRANDE-GRILLE for yer table VICHY HOPITAL For Indigestion.
Refuan' substitutes.
Billonian.SUN.
Mention nadw of Spring required.
THE CHINA MAIL,
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
A homing pigeon, winner of The Customs Club is now open the Seaton-Swindon race in 1924, at Napking. and missed in the Jersey race-later In that year, has turned up at the loft of its owner, at Workingfon.
Two Great Cockatoos-a Sudon rare species-have arrived at the Zuo from New Guinen. They are champion nut-crackers, the "power of their bille equalling a pressure Lof 200 lb.
•
A Chinese was yesterday sen- tenced by Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon Magistracy to nine months' hard labour for returning from banishment before the period for which he had been aant uway had expired.
T
The Chairman of the Chinese Mission to Lepers (Hong Kong Auxiliary) gratefully acknow- ledges a donation of $200 received through the Chinese Rotary Club.
The Wahan Political Council issued a strict order to the Military Council Instructing it to order the An amendment of the natural-] troops not to permit any alien mill-isation law provides that when an ary force to penetrate into Hupeh allen who has been granted local territory.
naturalisation leaves the Colony and obtains naturalisation in', à foreign State, his local (British) naturalisation ceases.
Mr. H. Graves, of No. 6 The; Peak, was summoned for allowing his dog to be at large on the Peak Rond on November 17 without a muzzle. He admitted the offence, and Major C. Willson imposed fine of $4.
#
A Kowloon Inland Lot, to| A Chinese married woman was gether with the three-storeyed yesterday taken to the Government European dwelling house known as Civil Hospital suffering from the No. 11 Ashley Road were sold at effects of immersion as the result the China Auction Rooms pester- of jumping into the harbour in day, the purchaser being. Mr. Linng Connaught Road West, near Water; Ki-ho at the price of $23,200.
Street, in an attempt to a commit salefde following a quarrel with her mother-in-law.
Several detectives from Central) Police station went out on a wild
As some relief from the cracker nuisance the Straita Government-la now proposing, to alter the law 80 as to rastrict squibs and crackors to not more than half an ounce of: black gunpowder; for which relief the public will be extremely grate- ful
A Tamil boy, named Simpson, who was herding cows in Circular Road, Kuala Lumpur, foolishly climbed a telegraph post and was taught by the wire. He was re- moved immediately to the District Hospital where he died a few min- utes later.
The transport "Somersetshire," which arrived In Hong Kong from Shanghai on Monday, left yester- day with a battalion of Marines and the last of the reservists from regi-goose chase soon after 1 p.m., yes- Chinese Ratepayers
In a letter to the Shanghai] ments in Shanghai and Hong Kong. terday when the electric burglars' the Shanghai and Woosung Muni- Association, The "Somersetshire" is due in Eng- alarm at the nition which is con- cipality has signified its intention Jand about the New Year.
nected with a house in Caine Road to protest aganst the closing to the was sounded. Upon arrival at the Chinese police of certain alleyways house the Police was informed that; off North Szechuen Road Exten- the alarm had been inadvertently sion. It is said that the sounded by an "ignorant" coolfe cipality will demand the restora- touching the button.
tion of territory allegedly belong ing to China.
The Christmas létter and parcel mail for Canada and the United States of America will be closed at the General Post Office as follow: Parcel Mall:-November 29, 1 p.m. Registered Mail:-November 29, 4.15 pm Ordinary Mall:-Novem- ber 29, 5 p.n. These mails are due in Victoria, B.C., and Seattle on December 19,
muni-
Pakkai, Kongmoon, Monday:--- From midnight on Saturday ́ ́till Three new Thornycroft 'buses noon yesterday there was a heavy are due to arrive to-morrow for the "blow" here with conditions not China Motor Bus Company's ser- unlike those of a typhoon, but the vice in Kowloon. The China Motor The newly-established retall weather this morning broke clear Bus Company have a project in department of Messrs. Wilkinson, and warm. In the heavy rain yes hand to build bodies locally and Heywood & Clark, at E. 6 East; terday, a man had his hat blown; they are at present working on Hanbury Road, Shanghai, trading off at Kongmoon station (of the two, which will be put on Thoray- under the name of Hoong Nion & Sunding Railway). He did not croft chassis when completed. Co., was forcibly entered by bur-hear the approaching train owing Should these prove successful the glars early on November 11, a con- to the storm and was run over. His bodies of all their future vehicles. siderable amount of pain, varnish, corpse was removed. by the local will be constructed in the Colony. cash and clothing being purloined. Red Cross men--Our own The stolen goods and thieves so pondent. far have not been traced. This shop only was opened about ten days before.
Pictores showing in the local cinemas for the last time to-day are Raymond Griffith's comedy, "The Night Club," at the 5.15 and 9.20 performances in the World Theatre, and "New Brooms" at 6.15 to 8.45 continuous and 9.20 in the Star Theatre. The leading players in "New Brooms" are Nell Hamil ton, Bessie Love and Phyllis Haver, The picture at the 2.30 and 7.15 performances in the World Theatre is the Chinese drama, "A Mother's Love,"
Quarter
Muster
correy-
Sergeant Murray, of the K.O.S.B.. was this morning summoned before Major C.. Waillon at the Central Magis- tracy for allowing his ding to be at large without a muzzle on the Penk Rgad. Mrs. Murray said that the dog was not exactly. at large as she was standing on some steps near by and had control over it. Sergeant Kelly said that the dog was actually on the Peak Road, to which Mrs. Murray replied that it had no where else to go to. The Magistrate dismissed the summons with a caution.
An unknown Chinese entered the Burlington Hotel, on Novem ber 14, following a Mr. Wong Hing- ping. Rushing into Mr. Wong's room, he asked which of those pre sent was Mra. Wong. Receiving. the reply that neither of the two women there was the lady after whom he asked, he drew a pistol, shouted at Mrs. Wong:-"You must be Mrs. Wong." and fired a shot which struck her in the right arm. The would-be murderer rushed from the room, and a servant grap- pled with him. He dropped his pistol, tore himself free from the aervant's grasp, and has not been seen since. Mrs. Wong, it is under- stood, is not seriously wounded.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS.
Mr. R. P. S. Walker, Straits Edu- cation Department, has been seconded for service under the Kedah Government.
The death is announced at Base! of the octogenarian Marie Stueckel- berg, widow of the famous painter, Ernest Stueckelberg.
A wire from Rome states that the betrothal of Crown Prince Hunt- bert with Princess Marie Jose of Belgium is imminent.
Mr. N. Greenberg, of the staff of the Auto Palace Garage, returned to Shanghai on the M.M.S. "Por- thos" on November 12. ›
Warner, Barnes and Co., Ltd.. Manila, announce the death of their Managing Director, Mr. Herbert Kirkman Bibby, in London, on Nov- ember 15.
Mr. A. Keir, M.A.. Inspector of Schoola, Perak, is expected back from leave shortly. Mr. M. R. Hol- gate who has been acting for him is expected to go to Malacca.
Mr. Justice R. D. Acton, who was injured in a motor collision recent- ly, has left the European Hospital, Seremban, and is at present on holiday recuperating his health.
Mr. George M. Murray,, of the Papuan Government Service, who' was recently appointed Director of Agriculture for the Mandated Ter- ritory of New Guinea, has arrived in Penang.
Mrs. Else Odrich, wife of Mr. E. Odrich, Vice President, Manila Gas Corporation, returned to Manila on the s.s. "Triar." Mra, Odrich has been away eight months on a vaca- tion to her home in Bremen, Ger- many.
Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Stickland, of Hong Kong, who have been guests at the Manila Hotel are now in Baguio where they are at the Coun- try Club. They expect to stay at the mountain resort for two months. Mr. Stickland is a repre- sentative of the Aalatic Petroleum Company.
The Hon. Mr. M. H. Whitley, At- torney-General. Straits Settlements, has returned from leave and re- sumed duty,
Mr. L. R. Maéphail, has just re- turned to Malaya from a long day spent in Europe, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and India.
86
His Excellency the Governor of the Straits left Singapore on the "Seabelle" for Kuala Lumpur on November 14.
The Hon. Mr. E. C. H. Wolff; after holi-visiting Java on a short holiday, has arrived back in Seremban and resumed duties as British Resident, Negri Sembilan.
Governor Dan Moody, of Texas, better known the "Flying Governor," who recently few in a "plane of the 86th Division Air Ser vice, Texas National Guard, from. Camp Palacios to Austin. Major Walter H. Reid, hia pilot, sent the 'plane over the 175-mile course in.85: minutes. The quick time surprised. the Governor. He may get an omelal 'plane. Photo shows Governor Dan- Moady before the start, garbed. in flying toge
On behalf of the King, Prince Henry received Prince Gin Ri, ex- Crown Prince of Korea,, at Buck- ingham Palace and invested him with the Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire.
Major A. G. Barry, Captain B. 0. Hutchinson, Major J. H. Batley, Major G. H. Richard, and Lt. N. Swan are five British Officers who have arrived in Peking on a short sightseeing trip from Shanghai.
The by-election for the Raglan division of New Zealand, caused by the death of Mr. Bollard, the Minister for Internal Affairs, has resulted in a victory for the Labour candidate, Mr. Lee Martin, by a majority of 158 over the Gov- ernment candidate.
Dr. New Way-sung returned to Shanghal on November 14 after a tour round the world with Mrs. New. Although Dr. New nominal- ly went for a holiday, he spent the greater part of his time studying the latest methods in orthopedie surgery in Europe and America,
Sir Alfred Yarrow, who started! life as a Thames shipbuilder and specialised in destroyers, has re-
1927.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 297
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD.
BEST PORTLAND CEMENT
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers
HONG KONG.
THE PIN 75, Des Voeux Road.C.
HAVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPH
Taken
For Christmas
What Nicer Present
For Loved Ones Far Away,
Call to-day at:-
PIN STUDIO,
Just next to Stephen's Bldg,
SHANGHAI OF THE FUTURE
Read what Mr. A. de C. Sowerby has to say of the future of Shanghai in the NOVEMBER issue
the
CHINA JOURNAL
Also Professor W. M. Porterfield on the Identification in Winter of Shanghai Trees," and Sie Tung-shan on “Lumbering in Fukien."
Price $1,00
Annual Subscription $10.00 (8banghai Currency} (And $1.00 for postage to Hong Kong and abroad)
Apply to your bookseller, or direct to the office of
THE CHINA JOURNAL.
8 Museum Road,
Shanghai.
THIS WEEK
BIG ASSORTMENT. OF
Coloured Fuji Silks in all Shades, Dancing and Happy Coats in
latest designs and styles.
AT
PIONEER
China. Building.
Queen' Road C.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
signed his position as president of Bookbinders. Yarrow and Co., Ltd., Glasgow. He
is in good health, he says, but it is rather difficult to keep up steam
in an old boiler. He is nearly 87:)
•
THE
CHINA MAIL" Book- binders, No, 6, Wyndham Street.
HARRY FONG, Dentist,
1st floor, No. 74, Queen's Road
Dr. Herbert Chatley, who, with Dentist. Mrs. Chatley, has returned to Shanghal after nine months home leave, has resumed his duties with the Wangpoo. Conservancy Board. Dr. Chatley reports a growing in- terest in China affairs at Home, and a decreasing tendency to dis
count the opinions of those on the
spot.
The Union Church, Manila, Tas On November 7 the Hon. Mr.
the scene on November 17 of the B. W. Elles, acting Resident of
wedding of Mrs. I M. Marshman of Negri Sembilan, who is taking Mr. A beautiful wedding took place Long Beach, California and Mr. Clayton's place, as British Adviser, last Saturday evening at the Wade Cothran of Manila: Kedah, arrived and after Inspect home of Dr. G. W. Wright, Manila, Rev. G, W. Wright performed, the The ing the guard of honour at the when Miss Ruth Keeler of Baguio ceremony. Only a few intimate Balai Besar and complimenting was married to Adolph, Grueneich friends were present at the cere them on their smart turn out, shook of Santa Monica, California, Mr.mony Those present were Mr. hands with the Government officers Grueneich arrived in the city on and Mrs. Robert Mason and Mr. assembled to welcome him. After the "President Grant." The wed-Bradford. After a two weeks conferring with HH. the Regent, ding was attended by intimate honeymoon in Baguio Mr. and Mrs. he motored to the Residency and friends of the bride. Miss Keeler is Cothran will live in Manila, Mrs. called upon H. II. the Sultan later a daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Harry Marshman has been living in in the day.
Keeler of Baguio,
Manila about three months
Central. Tel. Central No. 1255.
Electrical Supplies,
THE GLOBE FOOK CHEONG
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO., LTD. 72, Queen's Road, Central.
Tel. C. 8270,
Engineers &
Shipbuilders.
W. 8. BAILEY & CO, LTD.
Engineers and Shipbuilders,
MAKAN Kowloon Bay, New Work & Repairs,
Call Flag "L" Sole Agents for Kelvin Motors.
Hair Dressers &
Booksellers.
LEE YEE, ⠀⠀
Lodies and Gentlemen's
Hair Dressers
and Booksallars. No. 12. D'Aguilar, Street, (opposite Queen's Theatre).
Optician.
THE HONG KONG OPTICAL CO.,.
*Phone 2232.
63, Queen's Road Central,
Printers.
**THE" CHINA MAIL" General
Printers,
Publishers and Bookbinders. 5, Wyndham Street. Tel. C. 22.
Ship Chandlers.
E. HING & COMM
25, Wing Wo St. Tel. 0.1116/ Metal Merchants and Shiy 2. Chandlers Managing Director ...
MR. HAR CHINA