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NOTICES.
MACAO RACES.
FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING.
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THE CHINA MAIL,
ASAMA YAMA,
CINEMA NOTES.
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The return of a famous film-
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.
Prospect Place, Bonham Road.
GREATEST ERUPTION IN 1783 RECALLED.
THE RETURN OF "THE FOUR HORSEMEN."
DREAD STILL-PREVAILS.
The greatest lover-the greatest director -the
greatest writer for the
NEW SCHOOL YEAR
SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER, 1927, begins December 13th. En-
(Weather Permitting)
Firat Saddling Bell 12.46 p.m. First Race at 1.15 p.m. Public Enclosure 40 cents. Members' Enclosure $2.00.
STEAMERS TO MACAO, S.S. Sul An-9.30 am.
Sunday, 11th December. S.S. Lungahan-9.30 a.m.
Sunday, 11th December. RETURN FROM MACAO: S.S. Langshan 5 p.m.
WANTED.-Second-hand copy of Bentley's Complete Phrase Code. State price and period, in use to Box No, 617, care of "China Mail. S.S. Sul An 6.30 p.m.
WANTED.-A Capable, Reliable Housekeeper for Hetel. Previous
experience necessary. Apply stat-
ing particulars to Box No. 516, c/o "China Mail."
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THEATRE
By Order,
8. W. CHENG,
Secretary.
ROYAL
TO-NIGHT
at
9 p.m sharp.
The Hong Kong
FOR SALE-One brass Hung Philharmonic Society
'Ming" pan of the Chinese Han
Dynasty with automatic springa. Price $1,000.00 Apply Box No. 487. c/o "China Mail."
MISCELLANEOUS.
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly printed."China and promptly
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HOME TUITION.
TESTOVER
STEVENAGE.
Within an hour from London, In healthy neighbourhood. 'SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A Yew Boarders received, in the House af the Principal. Individual enre and attention. For Particulars apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local). (Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER
(National Frodel Higher
Certificate).
present
MERRIE ENGLAND
Booking at Anderson's,
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
CHRISTMAS EVE
8
NEW YEAR'S EVE
DINNER DANCEA
8.30 p.m. to 12 Midnight.
$2.50 Per Person.
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE,
Prospect Place, Hong Kong, 26th November, 1927.
HONG KONG LAWN BOWLS
ASSOCIATION.
on
at 3 p.m.
A
"DON JUAN"- TO-DAY,
The story opens in the Argentine, the land of the tango, where the hero, Julio, played by Rudolph Valen- tino, learns the dance which later makes him the idol of Paris. Then comes the war and their interest of the story reaches fover point.
tranco Examination for. New The thunderous roar of Asama
Cinema-goers will welcome the Students, MONDAY, December Yama on Oct. 12 with its emission return of Rex Ingram's famous film 12th at 9.80 a.m. For Prospectus, of ashes over
Four Horsemen of the Beventy miles "The for Boarders and Day-boys, apply radius, though unattended with Apocalypse," which will be screened from serious consequences, was sufficient- at the Queen's Theatre ly terrifying to recall the greatest Wednesday to Saturday of next eruption in history of Japan's ever-week, according to a special ad- active volcano. This was as far vertisement in this issue. Rudolph back at 1783, when over fifty vil- Valentino and Alice Terry in this lages were overwhelmed, hundreds picture head one of the strongest of their inhabitants killed and thou- and the most distinguished cast sands of acres of valuable forest ever assembled for any picture in land extending to the environs of the history of the screen. Every OPEN SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP. Tekyo were converted into an ash player was selected because of
to be played on the
heap. The knowledge of this dia- special ability to enact the part. aster has ever since caused Asama KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB
Yama, which ranks with Aso-ann in BOWLING GREEN,
Kyushu as the largest of Japan's Afty-four active or only recently SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th, extinct volcanoes, to be regarded with the greatest respect. Every now and then, when it suddenly
Dramatic incidents follow each in rumbles and emits clouds of smoke and ash, the inhabitants in its rapid succession to a logical con- vicinity share a dread' of worse to clusion, vividly presenting
of life against the back- prepare accordingly.] drama Asama Yama (says the "China Ex-ground of a world in arms. Written press and Telegraph") forms part by the popular novelist, Blasco of the volcanic range to which the Ibanez, "The Four Horsemen peerless Fuji belongs, and lies about the Apocalypse" is one of the most 80 miles from Tokyo. It is 8;136 famous productions of the screen feet high, and le noted for the walls and its return to Hong Kong is a, of its crater, which are perfectly notable event.
Owing to the length of the film, RAFT PROGRAMMES
perpendicular. The crater, which
should note
that ENTRY FORMS for the has the extraordinary depth of over cinoma-goers DECEMBER MEETING to be held 800 feet, is circular, having a cir- special starting times have been on SATURDAY, the 24th DECEM-cumference of three-quarters of a arranged for "The Four Horsemen BER. 1927 (Weather Permitting) mile, and beautiful honeycombed of the Apocalypse," namely 2.30, may be obtained from Dr. F. sides of a burnt red colour. The 5.00, 7.15 and 9.30, and the picture PIERCE GROVE The Polo Club, ascent of Asama Yama has long begins immediately after the over- HONG KONG CLUB and Causeway been a favourite pastime, not un- ture. Bay Stables.
attended by risks, with visitors to Entries close before NOON the famous WEDNESDAY, 14th December.
Karuizawa.
̧R. LAPSLEY V. J. C. BROWN."
Prizen will be presented after the game.
C. J. TACCHI, Hon, Sec., H.K.L.B.A. Hong Kong, 8th December, 1927.
DR
X
FANLING HUNT STEEPLECHASES.
PUBLIMBED ANNUALLY.
THE
and
.X
come
and
summer
resort of
WILL HE RETURN TO THE DESERT?
TO-DAY'S FILMS.
the
of
screen.
Belasco Ibaner'. epic story of love and war. A superlative film, with
RUDOLPH
VALENTINO
and ALICE TERRY.
REX INGRAM'S
THE FOUR
HORSEMEN
Coming to the
QUEEN'S
| SCANDAL RECALLED.
DEATH OF MRS. ARTHUR WILSON.
To-day finds the Colony's three principal cinemas each showing a big picture made by a famous star. COLONEL LAWRENCE At the Queen's Theatre, there is
London, Nov. 23, The death has occurred of Mrs. "Don Juan," with America's fore- Arthur Wilson, formerly a promin most romantic actor, John Barry-ent society hostess, of Tranbycraft, at the the scene of the famous "Baccarat more in the leading role, World Theatre there le Harold Scandal," which, in 1891, led to a Lloyd's famous comedy "For lawsult in which the late King Heaven's Sake," and at the Star Edward VII. then Prince of Wales, Theatre there is Syd Chaplin's entered the witness-box.. equally famous comedy "Oh, What in London and in the Provincial Towns and Industrial Centres of the United pressed by King Faisal in an inter- a Nurse." These three pictures are
LONDON DIRECTORY |with Provincial & Foreign Sections and
Trade Headings in Five Langunges, enables traders to communicate direct with
MANUFACTURERS & DEALERS
London, Nov, 25, The opinion that the time would come when Colonel Lawrence again was ex- would lead Arab policy
As the result of an allegation that
a certain army officer had cheated
OF THE
APOCALYPSE
WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY.
December 14th to 17th.
CHURCH NOTICES,
A CHARGE OF ONE DOLLAR IS MADE FOR ALL NOTICES UNDER
THIS
BEADING ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL HONG KONG.
December 11, 1927. 3rd Sunday in Advent. Holy Communion (8 a.m.) Sunday School (10 a.m.) Matins (11 a.m.)
Preacher: Hav, W. R. Cannell. Evensong (6 p.m.) Preacher: Rev. H. Copley Hoyle. Thero will be a Social Gathering Refreshments.
Kingdom and Ireland, the Continent view given to a Manchester news-all being screened for the last time at cards, an action for slander was after. Evensong, Music and Light ef Europe, Africa, America, Asia, paper.
and
80 euch, is entertaining, unsuccessfully brought against the Booking can now be made at the Australasia, etc. The names, addresses
unaware that that the cinema-goer can make his Wilsons and other members of the and other details are classified under
The King was Hotel,
confidence of party. than more
3,000 trade
HOW serving as choice with full headings, Lawrence Including
Aircraftsman Shaw in the R.A.F. spending a pleasant time.
The Prince of Wales,` in giving in India.
ovidence said that he had not seen any cheating.
M
LESSONS IN CHINESE.
EXPORT MERCHANTS with detailed particulars of the Goods shipped and the Colonial and Foreign Marketa supplied.
R. LI HON FUN begs to state that he has been a teacher of Chinese to European Officers and One-inch BUSINESS CARDS of Firms Merchants in Hong Kong for more desiring to extend their connections, or LAMMERT BROS. than twenty years, that he has had Trade Cards of
considerable experience in training DEALERS SEEKING AGENCIES students for examinations in Chinese, can be printed at a cost of $1, 108, 0d. and holds first-class certificates. for each trade hending under which they
Persons wishing
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Tarms moderate.
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AND SURVEYORS.
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THE Undersigned have received
Tatructions to sell by Public
Auction
ON
TUESDAY, 13th December, 1927, at 11 o'clock a.m.
at Godown No. 61, The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon.
317 Cases Russian Cigarettes, 100s,
256, and 20s. (Just Arrived)
WAS
His Majesty declared that he was one of Lawrence's greatest frienda.
The Arabs were all filled with
him." admiration and gratitude towards
TO-MORROW'S GAZETTE.
It was stated that, with the Glimpses of the havoc caused cognisance of the Prince of Wales by the recent tornado in America and others, the officer concerned had estimated at $75,000,009, are given signed a document undertaking not "We think that be will
come in the topical gazette which will be to play cards, but he did not do so back, we cannot say when, "but I screened at the Queen's Theatre to- as an admission of gufit, but in Faisal. "He will be generally wel-comedy, "We're in the Navy Now." the Prince might be concerned. hope that it will be soon," anid Kingmorrow. along with the special order to avoid a scandal in which
comed in Iraq."
interested in overseas commerce, and
Just when everything seems to be copy will be sent by parcel post for progressing toward the decline and 52, nett cash with order.
fall of the American home, father comes in to find fried chicken for THE LONDON DIRECTORY CO., LTD. | supper-Baltimore Evening Sun.
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BUSINESS ETABLISHED 15 MIL
SUNRISE AND SUNSET.
Date December
Sunrise. Sunset.
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Terms: Cash on Delivery.
15
.6.55 6.41
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.6.55
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Auctioneers.
17
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20
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at their Sales Room, Duddell Street A Large and Fine Assortment of Xmas Toys
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After the trial, the Prince Wales acknowledged in the House Yale professor says the earth's of Commons, through the Secretary population will be 100 per cent. for War, that he had erred in his thicker in fifty years. Still, it's judgment in not demanding that the ka these highbrowa to take a officer should report the affair to his gloomy view of the educational out-commanding officer. look.--Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ceylon."
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"Times of
11
Tuesday, Dec. 13.-Organ Recital by Mr. F. Mason at 5.45 p.n.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST,
Brancis of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scient let in Boston, Mas, U.S.A.] Macdonnell Rond, below Bowen Read Tram Station. Sunday Service 11.16 a.m. Subject: "God the Preserver of
Wednesday Evening Meeting at 5.30 o'clock.
Man."
Reading Room..at above address, open:
Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 12 Noon.
Monday and Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. The Public is cordially invited to attend the service and' visit the Reading Room.
WATER SUPPLY.
Level and Storage of water irs Reservoir on December.2, 1927:- CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS LEVEL
Comprising:
Dressed Dolls, Tea Sets, Stock- ings, Foot Balls, Rocking Horses, Mechanical Toys, Xmas Tree Furniture and Cooking Sets, etc., etc.
On View from Tuesday, the 13th December, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 9th December, 1927.
NOTICE
TO SHIPOWNERS, MASTERS & AGENTS.--
The Yuen Wo. Seamen's Institute always has men available to ship as watch- men, seamen, &c.
Our men are employed by the leading passenger lines. We guarantee” satis- faction.
Please phone or call: --- K.661-No. 2.
Street, Yaumati or
C2560 No.36) Tung: Man Street,
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5.42 n
6.57 5.43 " 5.43.. P .6.58, 5.44..
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6.59, 5.44 n
UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO., LTD. OF DENMARK.
The following unclaimed tele- grams are lying at the office of the Great Northern Telegraph. Com- pany (Limited) of Denmark:- Superior, from Goeteborg.
Iseni Kwocktat, from Kobe Leach, Hong Kong Hotel, from Shanghai,
Capnos, from Tientsin.
E. V. JESSEN,
Superintendent.
HONGKONG HEIGHTS Hong Kong, 8th December, 1927.
For the information of visitors
the following list of some of the
Unclaimed telegrams are lying
highest points on the island and in the E. E. Telegraph Company's
Mainland is published:-
local office for:--
Allotropy, from London.
Asia, from Haiphong.
Major Cox, Military Hospital,,
Beckwith, General Post Office,
Island.
Feet.
Victoria Peak
1823
Signal Station
1774
ML. Packer
1734
from London.
Mountain Lodge
1725
The Eyrie
1725
from London.
Peak Hotel.......
1305
Taikoo Sanatorium
1000
Mt. Davis
877
Bowen Rd, Alterbeds)
297
Mainland.
Taimoshan..
3124
Kowloon Peak
1971
THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY.
THERAPION NO. 1 THERAPION NO.2 THERAPION N13
Selbyning holat secaliber Ka-goesTH T
TIN'S PILLS
MARTINS
ADIOL
Totickpedo; from New York.
E. A. LEGGATT,
Superintendent.
Hong Kong, 8th December, 1927.
LAVOL
Tále sufferer inletally covered with skin dipe *-15 yeare, of suffering-then hit, whole body towed off in 45 daysna new skin grows
opal, o ilching, no irritation. Bahis story sheet incredibão as de hitindrede of other can rebeyed fry the powedal liquid for The tracament of skla diaqnach, more handtat
* MULLER-PHIPPS,
1. "Lord Wingdon, "$14,900 Clydesdale, one of the inset Stalfiona ever brod în the Old Country: ---2. McCallum, ut luft; about to board plane for Paris on horse-buying tour,, - 3. G.P. R. Freighter "Balogbroke. 4. "Commander of Mosston,” an Kazitals. champion Included in the shipment,
What in considered to be the finest has been invested by Mr. McCallum, ¡ his horses carry the record of cham- Wand most valuable shipment of in Percherous, Clydesdales, Suffolk plonships won at practically all the horses ever to reach Canada arrived|and Belglans.” His first shipment to labs and exhibitions in Great Bri- In Montreal recently from England Canada this year included 13 animals fain, France and Belgium. Lord and Europe on board the Canadian which reached Montreal in "August. Willingdon," the stallion for which Pacific - freighters, Bosworth, and The owner who 'crossed from England] he paid over $10,000, is the most Bolingbroke, The animals are owned this trip aboard the Metagama, yaluable home with the present lot by W. J. McCallum of Brampton, personally looks after the important and one of the finest horsen ever Ont., and Regina, Sask., and re-detaile in connection with the hand- bred overseas. He was the only two- present the pick of the champion ling of his horses, sp
ve year-old winning double champion-
heavy, horses of England, Scotland, /^\ Questioned so to the damage done ships in Scotland this year, being: SFranen; and, Belgium, having: bạn ở, the horse industry, through, the champion at the Royal Show, New- purchased by Mr. McCallum during introduction of tractors and other port, Beotland, and champion at the * 20,000-min motor tour of iba rural mechanical farm Implameals to take Kilmarnock Show, „This stallion willi areas of the British Isles and the two the place of horses,” Mr. McCallum go back to. Beotland. for breeding. countries of Europe;:: The horses stated that gasoline had done all the purposely bas were shipped to Brampton prior to damage to the horse Industry, pos-JagMr. McCallum's up-to-date method - being exhibited at the Winter Fairs to sible, . There was a scarcity of good of engaging in the horse-buying in- be held within the next few weeks at horses in Canada and Great Britain, dustry, is borne out by the fact that' Toronto, Chlengo, Guelph and Otta- he said, due to the fact that, the he does considerable traveling by wirel wa Bome Idea of the value of the number of good horse bred had and he recounts many areitag lad --large shipmant, can be obtained by greatly decreased". He bellavon, that dents when forced | landingre- wore.
the fact that one of the horses In- the introduction "of÷high-class ani- made on account of fops and stormy” cluded in the shipment, fLord Wil- mals into the country will go " long weither to Ha systematin tours of lin don was purchased by, Mr. Mo- way towards stimulating the raising rural ektricta in Zigland; iScotland, Calum for a price exceeding $10,000, of better quality hopper unnigasdale and: Europe: Brendone, however); by
Over a quiries of a mastion do1KM TEHN
inber at moter, during the summer menthe ETE
Tytam
Tytam Byewash
1928
1927
Tytam Intermediato. Tytam Tuk
B' 0"B 21' O'B Level
9'4′′B
19'10"B Lovel
·4′ 0′′B 11′ 4′′B
Pokfulum
18′11′′ 17′′ 1′′
Wong Nei Chung 12' 1"B 12' 1"B
[Note: B. donotes "Below Overflow":
A denotes "Above Overflow."]
Storage in millions and decimals..
of gallons.
Tytam
Tytam Byewash
315,98 2.28 1,901,76 1,148.25
109.86 2.78
10,52 16.02
Tytam Tuk
Wong Nel Chung
Pokfulam
36.27 29.94
Total 1,868.81 1,701.25 Consumption of water in the City and H District In millions and de- cimals of gallons during the month of November.
1926 245.88
Consumption
1927
283.89
22.7
Estimated population 406.760 417.080 Consumption per head
per day
20.1 Full Supply in all Rider Main Dis- tricts during November, 1928 and 1927 with the exception of the districts West of Eastern Street where an Intermit- teht Supply was given from 18th to 80th November, 1927; -
-KOWLOON WATER WORKS
LEVEL
Kowloon Reservoir. Shek Lai Pui Re-
servoir
87"B
טייל
14H
Level Reception Reservoir,
Storage. In millions and decimals
d of gallons, ·
1920 1927. Kowloon Reservoir. -888,70) 269.00 Shek Lai Pal Reser
100.80 09.10
439.50 309.71 Consumption of water in Kowloon In millions and decimals of gallone dur- Ing the month of November,
Total
Consumption
1920 1927
78.52 ·93:41 Estimated population: 157.720 162.700 Consumption per head o
per day
19.7
Full Bupply in all astricts during
18.5
November, 1926 and 1927.
Me Government. Analyst's reports show that the quality of the water is astiafactory