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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1928.
Phone C. 22
FOR
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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TO LET.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
PARTICUL
of the Sale by Public Auction be held on MONDAY, 'the 20th day of August, 1928, at
to
3 p.m.,
NOTICES.
THE CHINA MAIL,
“MR. BLUEBEARD.”
G.
R.
BODIES OF THREE OF HIS. VICTIMS DISCOVERED,
If you are in a hurry take a
NOTICE.
RELAYING OF TRAMWAY
TO CATCH WIDOWS.
Police investigation have thrown fresh light on the amaz ling career and exploits of Jerome ES VOEUX ROAD CENTRAL Frat, the "hebeard of Mar-1
TRACK.
nt the Offices of the Dat the function of JACKSON Reilles.
I
Fublic Works Department, by
He had at least 15 "fancees," Order of His Excellency the Gov. ROAD is now open to West bound
and the chief task the police have ernur, of one Lot of Grown Land truffic..
It will be closed to East bound set themselves apart from at Shamshulpo, in the Colony
vehicular traffic from 9 a.m. on hunting down the man himself a term of TO LET.-in Causeway Bay, top of Hong Kong for
475 years. commencing from lat Thursday, the 16th August untilis to discover how many of floor, No. 2B, Dragon-terrace,
these women-if any-cacuped rooms, bath-room, hot and cold July, 1898, with the option of further notice,
Traffic will be diverted by way death. water, water closet, servants' quar-renewal at a Crown Rent to be axed
Three bodies of his victims tera, etc.-Apply M. C. CHOW, c/o by the Surveyor of His Majesty the of Chater Road.
E. D. C. WOLFE, have been found under a newly Clark & Iu, Architects & Civil En-King, for one further term of 24
Captain Supt. of Police.jeemented floor, and it is feared gineers, No. 10, Des Voeux-road years, loss three days.
Hong Kong, 15th August, 1928. that at least two others have PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. Central.
shared the same fate. The police describe as "a veritable Blue beard's, den" the small room in
FAMILY HOTEL-Victoria Gar- dens, Quiet APARTMENTS and SUITES of rooms. Full board from $95, $110, $130 monthly, large' commodious rooms, aleo daily rates; five minutes from Ferry. next new Hotel, Hankow Road, Kowloon. Tel. No. K. 357.
TO. RENT.-7, Middle Rd., Kow- loon, near Peninsula Hotel. Fur-
Na of Male.
Registry No
nished rooms, private baths, gey- sers, verandahs facing harbour; suit gentlemes; board if desired. or breakfast only.
G.
FOR RENTAL-FURNISHED.
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Boundsey
Nemurementé.
Sq.feat
... aliout
« pet sale plan.ž 3,450
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PUBLIC AUCTION,
ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
FINEST HOUSE in the Colony PAR of the Salo by Public Auction
LAMMERT BROS. the rue de la Cas which Prat oc-
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS,
-Public Auctions
ПHE Undersigned have received Tinstructions to have receive
Auction
ON
FRIDAY, the 17th August, 1928, commencing at 11a.m.,
at No. 10. Granville Road, (2nd Floor), Kowloon A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
cupied.
photographa and hundreds of let-
ters from women were found there. A big sack was needed to carry, this enormous correspont ence from the "den" to the police station.
TAXI.
STANDARD TIME.
SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN
HONG KONG.
Sunrise and Sunset in Hong Kang during August, 1928, stand- ard time for the 120th meridion, East of Greenwich, is as follow:---
August
THE BAKILLY CO., LTD.
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153-155, Des Voeux Road Central.
DEALERS IN DRUGS.
Surgical Instruments, Optical,
Toilet Articles, Blankets, Umbrellas, Hosiery and Sundry Soft Goods. Manufacturer of Toilet Preparations & Perfumery,
Code A. B. C. 5th Edition & Bentleys Office Telephone No. 2565. Factory Telephone No. 757.
Cable Address (Bakilly).
KAIPING COAL
FOR HOME, FACTORY & POWER HOUSE.
Sunrise. Sunset.
a.m.
p.m.
Varied Correspondence, Besides Д wardrobe, with clothes for 10 women, scores of
16
6.01
G.54
17
6.01
6.69
13.
6.02
6.63
19
6.02
6.52
20.
6.02
6.51
21
6.02
6.60
6.03
6.49
HOME,
23
6.03
6.49
These love letters prove that he duped women in all parts of France. A woman, aged 50, wrote: "I am a civil servant's widow. I draw a substantial pension. I manage a tobacco agency, and I have a capital of £180."
FACTORY.
24
6.03
6.48
25
6.03
6.47
AND
26
6.04
6.46
27
6.04
6.46
JUNKERS
28
6.04
6.44
29
6.04
6.42
30
6.05
6.42
81
6.05
6.41
One of his numerous "fiancees," situated on the sen front, thirty-to be held on MONDAY, the Comprlaing:-- five minutes drive from town. 20th day of August, 1928,
whom the police questioned said at Chesterfield Couch and Chairs, that after a preliminary exchange House consists of five hedrooms. 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Teak Sideboard, Glass Cabinet, Teak of letters Prat (who gave his each with adjoining bathroom with Public Works Department, by Chairs, Carpet, Curtains, Silver and name as Gaillard to her) fixed a modern sanitation. Dining room. Order of His Excellency the Gov. P. Ware, Brass Ware, Glass cafe for their first meeting place. drawing room, billiard room, card ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land Ware, Table Fan, etc., etc.,. "He asked me to have a glass of room and large verandah. Tiled at Shamshuipo, in the Colony Teak Bedsteads. kitchen and pantry. Kelvinator in of Hong Kong, for a term of 75
Wardrobes, beer," she exclaimed, "but I de- stalled. Own private bathing with years, commencing from 1st July, Dressing Tables, Chest of Drawers, clined, for I did not want to get too familiar with him at the out- dressing rooms and shower. Large 1898, with the option of renewal Ice Chest,, etc., etc.
set."
We had a talk lasting an tennis court and vegetable garden. at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the
Gaillard was Garage for two cars. Commodious Surveyor of His Majesty the King,
On View from Thursday, the hour and a half. Hervanta quarters. For particulars for one further term of 24 years 16th. August 1928.
very persuasive and had a re- apply to Box No. 566, c/o "China less three days,
assuring voice: ' Mail."
TUITION GIVEN.
SPECIAL PHYSICAL CULTURE CLASS.
M'me BARONELLI, ARTISTE,— School of dancing for children and adults. Special Physical Culture class' for 'Stout and Stiff Ladies. Address 31, Ashley Road, Kowloon (Back of Star Theatre).
don.
HOME TUITION.'
ESTOVER
STEVENAGE.
Within an hour from Lon-
In healthy neighbourhood.
No. of Sale
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
street and wan thang
Locality.
it.
Boundary Menauramanta,
$,
W
the #t. 12.
Ax
per
Fule plan.
Catalogues will be issued.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 13th. August, 1928.
THE Undersigned have received Tinstructions to sell by
Auction
ON
Coffee Cup "Forlune." "Recalling to me the memory of his dead wife, he wept freely, I now see the man was an expert comedian. At our second meet-
ing his manners were exemplary. Public He asked me whether I could get
SATURDAY, 18th August, 1928, commencing at 10.30 am.
at their Sales; Room, Duddel Street, •
2 Cases Enamel Pots
25 Coils Spunyarn
5 Cases Artificial Silk Weft
G.
R.
24 Coils Steel Wire Rope
PUBLIC AUCTION.
SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS! BOYS. A few Boarders received of the Sale by Public Auction in the House of the Principal. In to be held
Particulars apply to:
on MONDAY, the
dividual care and attention. For 20th day of August, 1928, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov-
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local).
(Camb. Teachers' Diploma).¡ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land
MISS GERTRUDE TURNER (National Frodol Higher
Certificate).
MISCELLANEOUS
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed. "China Mail" Office, No. 3a, Wyndham St., Telephone Central 22,
NOTICE
TO SHIPOWNERS, MASTERS & AGENTS.
The Yuen Wo Seamen's
MODE
Institute always har available to ship as watch- men, reamen, &c.
Our men are employed by the leading passenger lines. We guarantee satis-
faction.
Please phone or call:
at Shamshulpo, in the Colony! of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for ane further term of 24 years | less three days.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Registry No.
Junction of Cheung Sha
Locality.
Pri Hol Street.
New Kowloon Inland
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Ar per male plan 4,37
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34
DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
K.661, No. 2 Saigen Por the Sale by Publle auction
Street, Yaumati or
€.2560-No. 36, Tang Man Street.
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 Bollcited.
A. SEK & CO.
Tel. No. C. $459.
26A, Des Voeux Road C., Hong Kong.
to be held
01 MONDAY, the 20th day of August, 1928, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov- ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land nt Mong Kok Tsui, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 76 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 76 years. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Kowloon Inland Lot Bestry to
Jimetion of Nathan Boad
and Mong Kok Road.
Locality.
Boundary Mamaremes
N...
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the The the
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About
por mie plan, 18.470 | |
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15,307,50
11 Cases Cameras, Plates, Deve lopers, Tripods, Magnesium Lamp and Brooches,
7 Bags White Berna
1 Engine
3 Cases Piece Goods
1 Case Hats
1 Case Underwear
2 Cases Film
and
A Quantity of MISCELLANEOUS GOODS AND
ELECTRIC FITTINGS.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 16th August, 1928.
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A friend who "told her fortune from the dregs of a coffee cup" warned her against persisting in her acquaintance, with Prat, and she thereupon broke off relations with him.
The police hope to arrest this woman-slayer. He left Marseilles with two suit-cases in a motor-car (after getting 3,000 franca from ja tradesman on n Bank of Algeria cheque) with the intention, it is believed, of making for Paris, and the car has been traced to | Avignon.-Exchange.
Three descendants of Captain Cook will be members of a deputa- tion from Cleveland, Yorkshire, which visited London in connection with the bleentenary celebrations of the birth of the explorer.
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DAILY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.
(This cross-word puzzle has been made by an experi but our readers are warned to look out for occasional phonetic spellings, such as harbor, plow, and altho.)
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HORIZONTAL 1-God of youth. 7-Drudged 13-Hero of the Ilon's'
dan
14-Person of Irritable
tempor 15-Conjunction 16-Enclosure for
horses 18-Very
10-Seize unexpectedly 21-Peeks
22-Fasion
23-Image
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Society (Latin- abbr.)
20-A tribe of North
American Indiana 27-Word Indleating
pause in Palme 29-Dutch colonists In South Africa amith 30-Worshippers of "
Images.
31-A bird
33-Actione 36-Exclamation of
sorrow
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perman (abbr) 39-Crisp cake... ....
VERTICAL (Cont.)
| 11-Gentier |12–Utters In
monotonous tons.
40-Patriotic society of 17-Discoursed at
length 29-Venezuelmes
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43-Three (Hallen)
Liberator
24-Burdens
44-Part of verb "ia be" 22-Current 45-Hero of the magle
tamp
47-Point of compass
{shbr.) 48-Pin for meet 80-Eluded 52-A little village
$3-Demons
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beloved by Venus 2-show 3-Preposition 4-Edge S-Spring 6-More alderly 7-Halte B-Lacquere
9-The papyrus oracle
of Mosas 10-New England Stato
(abbr.).
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85-Hartena 37-Claver |28-Terminated
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45-Sharp-pointed tool 46-Navigation (abbr.) 40-Printer's measura 151 Prafix.. Double SUGGESTIONS FOR SOLVING CROBS-WORD PUZZLES
Start out by filling in the words of which you feel reason»bly sure These will give you a cine to other words crossing them, and they in turn to still others. A letter belongs in each white space, words starting at the numbered squares and running either horizontally or vertically or both.
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(The solution of the above orosa-word puzzle will ? appear in to-morrow's issue along with a new" erees-word
puzzle.)
HONG KONG HEIGHTS
P
For the information of visitors the following list of some of the highest points on the Island and Mainland is published:-
Island,
YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION.
ORES
ONCRT JAI
ORI
MEL
Feet.
LSI
Victoria Peak ..
1823
THE
Signal Station Mt. Parker
-1774
1784
Mountain Lodge
1725
The Eyrie
1725
LE
Peak Hotel
1305
Taikoo Sanatorium
1000
Mt. Davis
877
Bowen Road, (fiterbeds) 297
Mainland
Feet:
SPIN
Taimoshan
3124
Kowloon Peak:
1971