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TUITION GIVEN.
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NOTICES.
PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LTD.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Nhat the ANNUAL ORDIN- ARY GENERAL MEETING of
Shareholders of the above Com- pany will
be held at the Hong Kong Hotel, Hong Kong on THURSDAY, 7th June, 1928, at 12 noon for the purpose of receiving the report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the year ended 30th April, 1928.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, 2nd June to FRIDAY, 8th June, 1928, both days inclusive. JOHN.D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hong Kong, 28th May, 1928.
INDO - CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LTD.
THE CHINA MAIL,
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS
Auction
AND SURVEYORS,
•
ON
WEDNESDAY, the 6th June, 1928, commencing at 11 am..
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FLYING REVOLUTION THE BABY PRINCESS. WHAT GIRL'S READ.
MR. FORD PLANS MASS PRODUCTION OF AEROPLANES.
.!
TO BE MADE IN ENGLAND.
HANDSHAKES LITTLE ELIZABETH FORGOT,
HER INTEREST IN MUSIC.
Madame Clara Novello Davies
LIBRARY DEMANDS FOR "SHOCKERS."
OFFICIALS' TROUBLES.
After studying for fifty years.
GIRL ARTIST.
ACADEMY PICTURE
ACCEPTEN.
"THE BROTHERS." It is reported on good authority
Miss Joan Manning-Saunders, a in London that the Ford Motor conducted the 60 members of the "the peculiarities of weird, more 14-year-old Cornish artist, who has
It is
Public Auctions- THE Undersigned have received Company is shortly to begin the Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir, in aor less normal, people who fre never had a painting lesson in her instructions to sell by Public/manufacture of fight aeroplanes on concert at Windsor Castle last quent public libraries," Mr. Frank `life, has had a' pieture accepted for
a large scale in England and month in the presence of the King Pacy, the Westminster librarian,, this year's Royal Academy. America, under an agreement with and Queen, the Prince of Wales, who will retire shortly, gave some called "The Brothers," and is an Handley Page, Limited,
Princess Victoria, and Mr. F. Handley Page is at pre- Elizabeth.
Princess of his conclusions in an interview, oil painting depicting three fisher-
He has found that men are fond man, "two of whom sent in America, where he is un-
are playing At the conclusion Madame of "thrillere," whereas flappers draughts, while the third stands by derstood to be making arrange-Novello Davies and her husband, prefer rather shocking "border-watching. ments for the erection of a plant Mr. David Davies Dr. Leigh line" books. Fifty years ago, the
Joan, who has thick golden-red for this purpose. `-
Henry, the musical adviser, and young woman also desired to read curly hair, blue eyes, and, a beauti- An announcement will, I under- Mr, R. M. Judge, the manager, "border-line" books, but she could fally clear complexion, said: stand, (says the "Daily Mail'"
were presented to their Majesties. not, and cannot, get them at the "I have only been a serious worker Then the Princess Elizabeth tod- libraries.
for a year, although I have drawn dled across to Dr. Leigh Henry "Novels that were thought high-pictures all my life, and used to and Madame Novello Davies, with ly improper then are now given to illustrate my history lessons-given whom she shook hands.
schoolgirls," Mr. Pacy stated.me by my governess, for I have She was going away without "Every woman in the world was never been to school-with draw- shaking hands with Mr. Judge shocked by Ouida and Rhodaings of the various characters. when the King called her back, and Broughton, who were never really
"I have always wanted to be a
at No. 1 Prat Building (First Floor), Kowloon, A. Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE. (Particulars from Catalogue.) On View from Tuesday, the 5th June, 1928,
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneer".
Hong Kong, 31st May, 1928.
THE 'Undersigned have received
Tinstructions to sell by Public
Auction
THE FORTY-SEVENTH ORDIN-} TARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company will be held at thei Offices of the General Managers, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th June, 1928, at Noon for the purpose of receiv- Ing the Report of the Directors, passing the Accounts, and electing at their Sales Room, Duddell Street, Directors and Auditors.
́MME." BARONELLI, ARTISTE,→
School of dancing for children and The TRANSFER BOOKS of the adults in character, classical, ex- Company will be CLOSED from the hibition, fox-trot and Charleston. 13th June to 4th July, 1928, both
Special Attention to atout Ladies | days inclusive. who are desirous of regaining their youthful figure. Address 81, Ashley Rond, Ground Floor, Kow-
loon. (Back of Star Theatre).
HOME TUITION,
TESTOVER
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STEVENAGE. Within an hour from Lon-i ilon, In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS! A few Boarders received
in the House of the Principal. In- dividual care and attention, For Particulars apply to:
· MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local). (Camb. Teachers', Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER (National Frodel Higher
Certificate),
MISCELLANEOUS
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed. — "China Mail Office, No. 3n, Wyndham St., Telephone Central 22.
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Hong Kong Depots: 232, Des Voeux Rd, C.,
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General Managera. Hong Kong, 29th. May, 1928,
NOTICE.
HAVE appointed Mr. G. A. H.
ON
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THURSDAY, the 7th June, 1928, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
A Lorge Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Comprising:-
Tenk Hatstands, Glass Cabinets, Tapestry Covered Couch and Arm- & chairs, Doska, Folding Screen, Bookcases, Oil Paintings, Pictures, Electric Table Fans, Carpets, Teak; Typewriter Desks, Rugs, Orna- ments, Curios, etc.,
POTTS as my attorney to act
Teak Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Sideboards with Mirrors, Dinner Waggons, Ice Chests, Din- ner Crockery, Ghiss Ware, Cutlery, Kitchen Gear, etc., etc.,
Iron, Brass and Teak Bedsteads with Mattresses, Single and Double for and on my behalf under the Wardrobes with and without mir- style of ELLIS HAYIM, Share &rora, Washstands, Teak and Cam- General Broker as from 1st June, phorwood Chests of Drawera,į
1928.
ELLIS HAYIM.
Hong Kong, 28th May, 1928.
NOTICE
TO SHIPOWNERS, MASTERS & AGENTS.
The Yuen Wo Seamen's Institute always has men available to ship as watch men, tesmen, &c.
Our men are employed by the leading passenger lines. We guarantee satis faction.
Please phone or call: → K.661 No. 2, Saigon Streel, Yaumati or C.2560 No. Man Street.
THE
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WELCOME STUDIO,
EXPERT OUTDOOR
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
QUICKEST SERVICE
IN
DEVELOPING, PRINTING,
AND
ENLARGING.
ADDRES
ICE HOUSE STREET.
[BEHIND HONG KON ELECTRIC Co. Showroom).
A REAL BARGAIN.
THE OLD ORIGINAL CHEFOO STAMPS
UNUSED GENUINE SPECIMENS
$2.00 per set of 6 stamps.
Cash must be sent with order to Box No. 519
0/0 "China Mau"
Chamber Standa, Household Linen, Toilet Crockery, etc., etc.,
also
A Quantity of FINE BLACKWOOD FURNITURE (Carved and Plain)
< and
1 Cottage Piano by "Morrison"
1 White Frost Refrigerator
1 Royal Typewriter
Remington Typewriter
2 Gramophones
2 Enamelled Baths.
Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Wednesday, the 6th June, 1928. ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄--
Terms: Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 2nd June, 1928.
T Instructions to sell by Fublic THE Undersigned have received
Auction
ON
FRIDAY, the 8th June, 1928, commencing at 2.10 p.m..
at Nos. 1 and 4, Knutsford Terrace,
Kimberley Road, Kowloon. •
A Large 'Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Comprising:-
Frank McCarroll, aviation me chialet mate at North Island Navaj Air Station, with his new "da" in. vention for "Iree talllng" before opening bis parachute. He expects the fo to act as a rudder-to keep him falling bend downward and thus prevent the deadly head spin feared by parachute fampers. Mo Carroll plans to jump 7,000 Coel before opening his chefs.
city correspondent] probably be made on his return to London.
The new heroplane will be manu- |factured_by_mass_production_on_a system similar to that which has built up the success of the Ford
car.
It will be sold very cheaply, and is expected to revolutionise the aeroplane industry in the same ed the motor trade when it was way that the Ford car revolutionis-
firat introduced.
The price will, I understand, make flying possible for almost everybody, and it is probable that a system of repair agencies and spare parts, along the lines of the present Ford motor organisation, will be built up.
The Ford Company already manufacture commercial
aero-
planes at the Dearborn works, but Hatstands, Couches and Arm- the new light machines will be for chairs, Carpets, Ruga, Folding pleasure use principally. Screen, Pictures, Electric Fans, It is considered possible in the etc., etc.,
city that the Ford organisation, Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, having lost some of their marketi Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Ice to other popular cars, have now Chests, Cooking Stores, Crockery, decided to branch out in this direc- Cutlery, Glass Ware, Kitchen Uten- tion to retrieve the prestige which sils, etc., etc.,
Mr. Ford regarda as even more im- Bedsteads with Mattresses, portant than money. Wardrobes with and without Mir- Mr. Ford is a great believer in rors, Washstands, Chests of Draw-the future of flying for the masses, éra, Dressing Tables, Chamber and the new aeroplane, when it Stande, Toilet Crockery, etc., etc., appeara, will almost certainly in- troduce some new features, and will be as fool-proof as possible.
Also
A Quantity of
BLACKWOOD FURNITURE
and
HOUSEHOLD LINEN
And
A Few Enamel and Shanghai
Batho.
Catalogues, will be issued.
1
On.view from Thursday, the 7th June, 1928,
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT, BROS.
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 2nd June, 1928,
I
PHOTO - SUPPLIES
Kodaks and Cameras.
Films, Plates and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing and Enlarging. ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES Price Moderate..
A Trial Order is Solicited.
A. SEK & CO.
Tel. No. C. 3459, 26, Des Voeux Road C.,
Hoa? Kor
TRAGEDY. ON STAGE.
ACTRESS-MOTHER LEARNS OF CHILD'S DEATH.
a tragedy
scenes
Dublin.-There was of real life behind the during the production of Mr. T. C. Murray's new play, "The Blind Wolf,"
a grim tragedy, at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin.
Mrs. Fardy, whom playgoers. know as Miss May Craig, had been cust for the part of Elizabeth, wife of Franz Karavos, who, in the play, la murdered...
For soma time Mra. Fardy's child has been very, Ill.
It was doubtful whether she would be
able to full her engagement. She appeared at the theatre, however, for the first production of the play. and carried through her part.
In the course of the performance the news arrived that her child had 'died and
The audience were unaware ́ ́of the tragic occurrence. Mro. Fardy' concealed it from her fellow play- ers till the fall of the curtain, when she collapsed behind the
WHAT A LORD CHANCELLOR
mind." been working
the little Princess cordially shook very shocking, and would now be proper painter, but it was not until Mr. Judge's hand. Princess Eliza-thought rather dull and, conven- I had a picture accepted, but not beth took the greatest interest in tional by a girls' paper. Public hung, at the Academy last year the music, her approval being evid- taste is continually advancing, and since then I have
that I really made up my dent, and she completely won the in trying to keep pace with it we really hard in my own studio, hearts of the choir.
librarians are between the devil
choosing my own subjects, and and the deep sea. We may get a carrying out my ideas without help MARRIAGE & WILLS. book, and find indignant parents
or guidance. Of course, I pick writing to say that a shocking volume they have found their which I can hear in the little village up any useful hints and criticisms
DID NOT KNOW.
daughtera reading!
where we live near Land's End, "That is why every librarian has and I have been very lucky in While a will case was being ar- a dark cupboard in which, he haati-having Mr. and Mrs. Dod Proctor gued in the House of Lords lastly hides unsuitable books, whichstaying quite close to us, for Mrs. may emerge at a later date when Proctor has given me most useful. the general public has developed criticisms. Apart from that I and realised that it is time
the know nothing about the tech- skeletons were brought out. There nicalities of painting. I just put are, of course, the highbrows' to- down en canvas what I see. day who will swallow almost any Sometimes, I draw a rough sketch thing. A famous novelist whose first, but often I put my visual books hitherto have always beenides straight on the canvas. quite beyond question has just "Most of my pictures are of published one which we suddenly people, though I sometimes paint found we could not possibly use landscapes. On the whole I work for general, circulation.
month Lord Haldane, presiding. remarked that one of the most eminent Lord Chancellors who Had ever sat on the Woolsack made his will before he was married. When he did marry his solicitor Inform- ed him that the marriage annul led the will.
"I did not know that," said the Lord Chancellor, whe thereupon made a new will. This effect of marriage on a previous will did not appear to be generally known, said Lord Haldane.
A legal correspondent points out, however, that a will made after the commencement of the Law of Pro- perty Act, 1925, and in coatem plation of a marriage, would not be revoked by the marriage.
alowly. I took two months over "The Brothers,' though I put in the two glasses of beer in one after- noon!"
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