`THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1928.
Phone C. 22
FOR
CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISING
NOTICES.
UNIÓN INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE CHINA MAIL,
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN-Public Auctions
that the FIFTY-FIFTH OR-
Twenty-five Words three inser-DINARY YEARLY MEETING of tions prepaid $1. Every addi- tional word four cents for three insertions.
the Society will be held at the T Instructions
WANTED.
THE Undersigned have received sell by Public
Head Office, Union Duilding, Hong Auction Kong, on FRIDAY, 26th May, 1928, at 11 o'clock a.m., for the purpose
of receiving the Report of the Directors and
ON
FRIDAY, the 25th May, 1928, Commencing at 2.30 p.m.
Comprising:-
the Statements of at their Sales Room, Duddell Street, Account to 31st December, 1927, WANTED.-För Four Boys at and of declaring Dividends, etc.
A Large Quantity of School a Teacher of Japanese up
OFFICE and HOUSEHOLD The TRANSFER BOOKS of the
FURNITURE. to the Hong Kong University Society will be CLOSED
from Matriculation Examination. Two 9th MAY to 25th MAY, both days) hours on two nights a week. Les-Inclusive. sons to be given at School in Kow- loon. Apply giving experience and approximate salary expected for four hours per week to The Head- master, P.O. Box 33, Hong Kong.
TUITION GIVEN.
PRIVATE LESSONS in English and French; violin and piano; atenography and typewriting. Easy conditions. Apply to 6, Almal Villas, Kowloon.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 1st May, 1928.
COMPANY, LTD.
NOTICES.
BANK HOLIDAYS.
Accordance with Ordinance
I No. 6 of 1912, the EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the
transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS on MONDAY, the 28th instant. Hong Kong, 24th May, 1928..
A WOMEN'S COLLEGE.
BOOKS AND MONEY STOLEN BY FORMER PUPIL.
GOVERNESS ARRESTED.
Described as a governess and af former student of the 'Bedford Col lege for Women at Regent's-park, Dorothy Maud Jenkins, aged 24, of Compton-crescent, Chiswick, Was remanded in custody at Marylebone en à charge of stealing from the, college two books valued at £2 bé- THE Following, will be the dress longing to a student, Miss Mary of Bishop wood-road.
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KING'S BIRTHDAY.
Teak Hatstand, Glass Cabinets, Reception at Government House in Highgate. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Desks, Bookcase, Folding Screen, honour of the King's Birthday on Office Chair, Leather and Cretonne June 4th:-- Covered Couches and Armchairs, j Carpets, Rugs, Electric Fittings, Oil Paintings, Pictures, Ornaments, Curios, etc.,
Teak Dining Tables,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. etc..
N°
Dining
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE Chaira, Sideboards with Mirrors, Dinner Waggons, Ice Cheats, Din- ner Crockery, Glass Ware, Cutlery,
Teak and Iron Bedsteads with! TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Mattresses, Teak Single and Double that the FIFTY-NINTH OR-Wardrobes with Mirrors, Tile and DINARY YEARLY MEETING of Marble Top Washstands, Chests of the Company will be held at its Drawers, Side Tables, Toilet Head Office, Union Building, Hong Crockery. Kong, on FRIDAY, 26th May, 1928, for the purpose
Also
A Quantity of BLACKWOOD FURNITURE.
White Mess Jacket.
White Waistcoat. Black Tie, Decorations will be worn.
Detective Oxland, sald the prl- soner was formerly a student at Bedford College for two years.) She went here, and helped herself) to twelve books belonging to sev- eral of the students. She took them away in an attache case which she found in the cloak-room, and sold most of them to booksell
Then she returned to the col- lege with the attache case, and took a £1 note from a handbag. Miss Margaret Tuke, the principal, hearing that the prisoner had been to the college, wrote to her, telling hor of the larcencies. The prison-| er telephoned to Misa Tuke admit- ting the ofences, and subsequently ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS she called upon her with four of Por the Sale by Public Auction to the missing books and the missing
PUBLIC AUCTION.
era.
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I
PUBLIC AUCTION,
be held on TUESDAY, the 29th day Treasury note. The officer sald he
thefts, said she
MME. BARONELLI, ARTISTE, at 11.15 am. School of dancing for children and of receiving the Report of the adults in character, classical, ex- Directors and the Statements of Comprising:- hibition, fox-trot and Charleston. Account to $1st December, 1027, Cabinets, Desks, Hatstand, Jar-of May, 1928, at 9 p.m., at the was then called, in, and the prison-
Special Attention to atout Ladies and of declaring Dividends, etc. dinieres, Joss Tables, Tes Poys, Offices of the Public Works Depart-er admitted the who are desirous of regaining their The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Chairs, Stools, Marble Top Tables,ment. by Order of His Excellency was very sorry, and promised never youthful figure. Address 31, Company will be CLOSED from etc., etc.,
the Governor, of one Lot of Crown to do it again. Ashley Road, Ground Floor, Kow- 9th MAY to 25th MAY, both days
Land at Kowloon in the Colony loon. (Back of Star Theatre). Inclusive!
don.
HOME TUITION,
TESTOVER
STEVENAGE.
Within an hour from Lon-
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 1st May, 1928.
In healthy neighbourhood. BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE,
SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS.
A few Boarders received; In the House of the Principal. In- dividual care and attention.
Particulars apply to:
For
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local). (Camb. Teachers' Diploma), MISS GERTRUDE TURNER (National Frodel Higher
Certificate).
TO LET.
COMPANY, LTD.
And
One White Frost Refrigerator 0 Royal Typewriter Two trolas One
on Cottage Piano. One St Engine Indicator complete by bje MeInnes (Practically new
One "Contessa
Extension Camera
Eleven Fibre Trunk Three Wardrobe Truth
jaged).
Double
Catalogues will be issued. On View from Thursday, th
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, May 21, 1928.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
DINARY YEARLY MEETING of May, 1928. the Company will be held at its Head Office, Union Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 25th May, 1928, at 11.20
for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1927, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 9th MAY to 25th MAY, both days
HOUSE TO LET-From end of June. Six Rooms, beautifully situat- ed, at 1600-foot level. Rent $198 inclusive. inclusive. Long lease. Partly furnished. Tenant can buy furni ture on easy terms. Apply Box No. 548, c/o "Chinn Mail"
MISCELLANEOUS
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed."China Mail" Office, No. 3a, Wyndham St., Telephone Central .22.
THE
WELCOME STUDIO,
EXPERT OUTDOOR
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
QUICKEST SERVICE
IN
DEVELOPING, PRINTING,
AND ENLARGING.
ADDRESS.
ICE HOUSE STREET,
(thind Hong Kong Electric Co, Showroom).
д.т.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 1st May, 1928.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
THE FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (wen- ther permitting) at Happy Valley
HE Undersigned have received;
Tinstructions to sell by Public
Auction
ON
TUESDAY, the 29th May, 1928. commencing at 245 p.m.
at No. 9, Middle Road, Kowloon. A. Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Catalogues will he issued. On View from Monday, the 28th) May, 1928.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers. Hong Kong, May 24, 1928.
on SATURDAY, 26th May and THE Undersigned have received MONDAY, 28th May, 1928, com- Instructions to sell by Public mencing at 2.30 p.m. on both days. Auction
The first bell will be rung at 2)
p.m.
The charge for admission to the Public Enclosure will be $1 per day for all persons including Ladies.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price.
ON
WEDNESDAY, the 30th May, 1928, commencing, at 11 am.
Members are advised that they must show their Badges to obtain admission to the Members' Enclo-",
gure.
Each member has the right to introduce 2 non-members to the Members Enclosure, tickets for: whom
be can
obtained from Messrs. Linstead & Davis at $5
at No. 6A, Jordan Road, Kowloon (First Floor). A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
(Particulars from Catalogue.) "On View from Tuesday, the 29th May, 1928.
Terms:-Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, May 24, 1928,
each per day up to Friday, 26th THE undersigned have received May, 1920,
THE The charge for admission for Instructiona to sell by Public
Ladies to the Members' Enclosure will be $2 per day.
Each member can obtain, upon application to tho Secretary, Badges for admission of 2 Ladies free of charge.
Bookmakers, Tic Tac Men, etce- tera, will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of the Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.
Hong Kong, 19th May, 1928.
A REAL BARGAIN.
THE OLD ORIGINAL
CHEFOO STAMPS
UNUSED GENUINE SPECIMENS
$2.00 per set of 6
Cask must be sent soithDARDS.
c/o "China Hall"
to Boa No.
Auction
ON TUESDAY, the 29th May, 1928, commencing et il a.m.,
at No. 227,. Nathan Road (Leys Buildings), Kowloon, A Quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
Comprising:→→
"The case is brought before the of Hong Kong, for a term of 76 Court in view of the number of years with the option of renewal larcencies which have taken place at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the at the college," added the officer. Surveyor of His Majesty the King for one further term of 75 years. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
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Kodeks and Filma, Plates and PL
Developing, Printing
Enlarging. ZIESS and BUSC.. FIELD GLASSES
Price Moderate.
A Trial Order is Solicited.
Miss Margaret Tuke, the prin cipal, said there were (20 women studenta in the college. Prisoner had a good character while she was a student there.
Mr. Hay Halkett, the magistrate, said it was an extraordinary and almost unheard of thing for a girl to return to her old college and rob it.
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