SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1928.
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NOTICES.
BANK HOLIDAY.
Accordance with Ordinance
I No. 1012, the EXCHANGE
BANKS will be CLOSED for the transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS on MONDAY, the 12th instant.
Hong Kong, 7th Nov., 1928,
HONG KONG TRAMWAYS, LIMITED.
MOTOR OMNIBUS SERVICE.
NOTICE.
ALTERATION OF ROUTE
NOMMENCING on SATURDAY, until Further between Notice BUSES will run Happy Valley and Wing Lok
Cloth inst. And
THE CHINA MAIL,
WATER SUPPLY COASTAL MOVES
SHORTAGE THIS SIDE BUT NOT
IN KOWLOON
WHAT FIGURES TELL
CHANGES IN SHIPS PERSONNEL
2
NEW APPOINTMENTS
Mr. J. R. Nisbet, from reserve, has gone chief officer, “Liangchow,"
How acute is the shortage of potable water in the island, of Hong Kong is shown in the latest Mr. J. W. Bennett, second officer, monthly return issued by the "Fatshan," has gone second officer, Public Works Department. All "Antung." figures quoted below are those pre-! Mr. E. G. Long, second officer, valling on Nov. 1 either this year. "Antung," has gone second officer, or last year.
The quantity in storage this side is only two-thirds that of last year although rationing was in force this October and a full supply was on during October, .1927.
"Liangchow."
Mr. B. A. Marrable, from reserve, has gone extra chief officer, "Klung- chow."
Mr. Y. N. Campbell, 'chlef officer, "Shuntien," has gone chief officer, "Chenan."
On the other hand, the quan-! Mr. J. MacKelvie, chief officer, tity in Kowloon is about 20, per "Chenan," has gone extra chief offi cent...more than that of last cer, "Hain Peking." year.
Hong Kong had 1,390 million Wharf via Wanchai Road, Praya gallons this year as against 1,944 East, Queen's Road East, Murray million gallons last year, Kow- Road and Connaught Road Central toon had 510 million gallons as (for STAR FERRY, Blake Pler, against 428. YAUMATI FERRY, Canton Steam- boats, Sincere's, Sun Co., Wing On Co. and Macno Steamers).
L. C. F. BELLAMY,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 9th Nov., 1928.
"Misleading"
I
Mr. T. P. Beatty, from reserve, has gone chief officer, "Shuntien."
Mr. R. K. Stott, second officer, "Sunning." has gone acting chief
officer, "Yingehow."
Mr. H. Seymour, third engineer officer, C. N. Co., has resigned. The quantity consumed also Mr. J. W. Anderson, second' en- makes interesting reading. In Oc- gineer officer, "Tatung," has gone ⚫tober, 1928. Hong Kong used 239 second engineer officer, "Poyang."
million gallons as against 204 mil-, Mr. J. W. E. Tonkin, second en- lion gallons last year-the saving gineer officer, "Poyang," has gone heing due, presumably, to the res- second, engineer officer, "Tatung." trictions. The Kowloon figure, was Mr. R. H. MacLean, second en. 167 million gallons as against 162. gincer officer, "Wachang," has gone The average consumption per second engineer officer, "Tungchow." BOYS. A few Boarders received THE SEVENTH EXTRA RACE head per day is worthless and pos- Mr. A. N. Ainstone, second en- in the House of the Principal. In-1 MEETING will be held (weasibly misleading. because the Water gineer officer. "Tungchow," has gone dividual care and attention. For ther permitting) at Happy Valley Authority's estimate of the popula- second engineer officer, "Chang
on SATURDAY, 10th November, tion is much below actualities. Sha."
His figures of people are:- |1928, commencing at 2 p.m.
The first bell will be rung at 1.39
Hong Kong Kowloon p.m.
don.
In healthy neighbourhood. HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL)
Particulars apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local). (Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER (National Frodel Higher
Certificate).
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.
The charge for admission to the Public Enclosure will be $1 for all persons including Ladies.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price.
.426,540 .167,380
593,920
His estimate for Nov 1, 1927 was 578,560.
The Government's estimate pn Dec. 31, 1927 was 977,900.
Members are advised that they must show their Badges to obtain The return is reproduced in full admission to the Members' Enclo-below:- sure.
Official Returns
Re-
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Each member has the right to Level und Stóruge of water in introduce 2 non-members to the servoirs on November 1, 1028:- Members' Enclosure, tickets for CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WÄTER whom
be obtained from Mesara., Linstead & Davis at $5
can
-Public Auctions-cach, up to Friday, 9th November, Tytam
THE Undersigned have received TH Instructions to sell by Public
Auction
ON
TUESDAY, 13th November, 1928, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Room,
Duddell Street.
1928,
WORKS.
.. 4' 5′′B· 16' 11"A
C′1′′B 16′ 3′′B Tytum Byewash ...17′ 11′′ 15' 6"B The charge for admission for Tyinm Intermediate L.
L Ladies to the Members' Enclosure Tytum Tuk 3' 4"B 24' 8" will be $2.
Wong, Nei Chung. 9' 11" 17" 9"B Bokfulum Each member can obtafu, upon
[Note: B. denotes "Below Overflow" application to the Secretary, A. denotes. "Above Overflow; L. de Badges for admission of 2 Ladies notes "Level with Overflow." free of charge.
Storage in millions and Decimals of gallons. Bookmakers, Tic etc., will not be permitted to Tytum
Tac
Men,
A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF operate within the precincts of the Tytam Byewash
Comprising:
CURIOS.
Chinese Hand Paintings, Porce- Jain Vases, Bowls, Plates, Jade, Crystal, Agate, and Amber Orna ments, Lacquer and Blackwood, Tables, Chairs, Cupboard, Curio Cabinets, Jose Tables, etc., etc.
On View from Monday, the 12th November, 1928.
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Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneere. Hong Kong, 7th Nov., 1928.
PURLIVUKO ANNUALLY.
THE
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Hong Kong Jockey Club during Tytam Intermediate the Race Meeting.
Hong Kong, 3rd Nov,,, 1928.
MACAO CHARITY AND COMMERCIAL FAIR.
Mr. W. Gordon, second engincar 'officer, "Chang Sha," is on reserve.
Mr. G. Y. L. Hunter, second off- cer, "Yatabing," has gone second officer, "Kutsang."
Mr. S. C. Johnson, second officer, "Kutsang," is on reserve.
Mr. L. H. Johnston, from reserve, has gone second officer, "Yatshing.”- Mr. J. Tolmie, from reserve, has gone third officer, "Cheongshing."
Captain A. S. Woodget, of the "Luenho," has proceeded on, Home leave on retirement.
Captain A. Sinclair, from reserve, has gone master, "Luenho."
Mr. G. Clarke, chief officer, "Lecsang," Is on reserve.
Mr. E. L. Merrett, from Home leave, has gone chief officer, "Lee-" sang.".
Mr. F. H. Davies, from 'reserve, has gone extra second officer, “Luonho.”
Mr. H. D. Hall; second officer, "Hangsang," is on reserve..
Mr. G. Boyle, second officer, 201.12 "Chaksang," has gone second officer, 195.40 "Hangsang
5.36
-1927
334.45 3,02
1928
185.00
Tutam Tuk Wong Noi Chung Pokfulum
1,335.00
886.00
18.60
56.40
Total
+
Mr. R. H. Watt, second engineer 11.59 omeer, "Leesang," is on reserve. 30.26
Mr. J. Moalem has been appointed
1,944.27 1,390.28 temporary third engineer officer, Consumption of water in the City! "Leogang."
and Kill District in millions and de Mr. E. W. Coxon, third engineer cimals of gallons during the month of officer, "Mingsang," has gone extra October.
third engineer officer, "Fooshing."
1027 1928 239.65 ***.... 304.94
Mr. H. Turner has been appointed Consumption per head Estimated population 416,220 426,540 temporary third engineer officer,
"Mingsang." 18.1
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Consumption
cordially requests the pleasure of the presence of the general. public at the Inaugural Ceremony, of the Fair on SATURDAY, 3rd November, 1928, at 9 pm.
GOL. DUARTE VEIGA, Chairman. 24th October, 1928.
23.6
per day Full Supply in all Rider Main Dis- Mr. H. D. Peacock has been ap tricts during October, 1927. Intermit pointed third. engineer officer, tent Supply in all Rider Main Districts Woosung." during October, 1928,
KOWLOON WATER WORKS LEVEL.
1027 1112A
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Mr. A. Vafiadis, third officer, "Kaiping," ls on reserve.
Mr. W. W. Armes has been ap pointed third officer, "Kalping."
Mr. H. Cornwall, chief officer, Kowloon Reservoir. 2' 5"B17"A"Sai On," is on reserve, Shek Lai Pui Reser-
Mr. A. W. Thatcher, from reserve, voir
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Storage of millions and decimals of gallons.
1927 1928 Kowloon Reservoir ... 327.75 309,50 Shek Lai Pui Reservoir 100.80 112.34 Reception Rosarvoir
29.53
Total
428.65 510.37 Consumption of water in Kowloon In millions and decimals nl gallona during the month of October.
1927 1926
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NEW LINER
N.Y.K. VESSEL FOR SOUTH_
AMERICAN RUN
9,500 TONS
Consumption
101,4 112.09 It was recorded in "The Motor Estimated population 162,340 167,380
¡Ship" Consumption per head
a short-time ago that the per day
20.0 21.7 Nippon Yusen Kaisha had ordered
Full Supply in
in all districts during from the Osaka Iron Works a pas- October 1927 and 1928.
The Government Analyst's reports senger and cargo liner of 9,500 tong show that the quality of the water is gross for their South American ser- satisfactory.
¡vice,
Total rainfall to October 31, 1927, 104.67 October 11, 1928,- 70,32.`-
HONG KONG HOTEL VISITORS,
The order for the machinery has now been given. It will be built by the Mitsubishi Dockyard, Nagasaki, and will comprise' two 4,000, b.hip. November 9, 1928.
Sulzer-type engines running at 120 Mcaars. A. M. Birchall, P. H. rpm, and having eight cylinders |Bollard, L. Bruggenente.
each, 880 mm. bore with a piston Mesars. R. J. Callen, D. Baker stroke of 1,200 mm.
Garr, T. A. Chalmers, M. C. Check,
Mr. and Mrs. Colleyshaw.
Mro.
George
The health bulletin
FAR EASTERN PORTS
Mr. R. Devaux, Mr. and Mrs.
of Eastern Duron, Col. and Denis, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Drake, ports for the week ended Nov. 3 is Messrs. J. P. Eastwood, A. G. given below. The number of deaths
is shown in brackets- Ellinger.
Plague: Tamatave 3 (2), Bembay (1), Rangoon (3), Befrut. 1, Tung- liae. 6.
Dr. F. H. Fraser, Dr. F. J.
Farr.
Messrs. F. S. Goddart, T. M Gilmer, P. D. G. Gain, Mr. and' Mrs. S. B. Gibson.
Mesara, A. F. Henry, J. L Hunter.
Mr. M. A. Katz.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Lyons.
Mrs. L. Maurin.........
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan;
Infected rats found in Bombay zone 8 (5) M
Cholera: Bombay (1), Calcutta (38), Madras (82), Bangkok 1.
Small-por: Bombay Z (2), Cal- cutta1 (1), Madras 0 (8), Nagapa tam 13 (8), Pondicherry (1), Batavia 1, Belawan Deli 2. (1),
Mr. and Mrs. J. Oswald, Mr. and Pontianak 1, Samarinda 8 (2),
Mrs. Ommennay.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Pepperell, Mr.
and Mrs. H H. Priestley,
Shanghai 1,7-
Mr. and Mrs. E. Strauss, Mrs. Mr. A. C. Tweedis, the Misses
Stewart, Messrs. H.
Schoenen, E Stulmacher,
Vander Steen.
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MINISTERING CHILDREN'S LEAGUE
FUN O' THE
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will be held at
FAIR
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(by courtesy of the executors of the late Mr. Lee Hysan)
on
Saturday, November 17th.
Extra Special Attractions This Year!
Four Military Bands, Side Shows, and Chute, Coco-nut Shies, Aunt Dancing. Sally, Shooting Gallery, Roll Bowl or Pitch, and Billiards Competitions.
Candy, Tea. Coffee, Ice Cream, Cigarettes, and Mineral Water Stalls.
Raffles, Bran Tubs, Fish Pond, Lucky Dips, and all manner of Fancy Goods and Toy Stalls.
ROLL UP LASSES!
ROLL UP LADS!