MONDAY, MAY 20, 1929.
Phone C. 22
FOR
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
wenty-five Words three inser tions prepaid $1. Every addi tional word four cents for three insertions.
All replies under this heading must be called for.
TO LET
TO LET.From 1st June, 1929, Noa: 56, Prospect Place, Bonham Road. Rent Moderate. Apply to Box No. 601, c/o "China Mail"
WANTED
WANTED. By Japanese, a position in an Hotel. An all round ran will- ing to do anything. Apply Box No. 600, c/o "China Mail"
TO LET OR FOR SALE.
TO LET OR FOR SALE-On Broad- wood Road two semi-detached 5 zoom- ed houses with Tennis Court and Garage to each house...Reply Secre- tary P.O. Box No. 22.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE-On Broadwood Road & roomed Bungalow, Reply Secretary i P.O. Box No. 22.
FOR SALE"Barkers," Sai Wan. A Aine 4-Roomed Bangalow with large
NOTICES.
BANK HOLIDAYS
TN Accordance with Ordinance No. 6 of 1912, the EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS MONDAY, the 20th instant (Whit Monday).
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Hong Kong, 14th May, 1929.
-THE CHINA MAIL,
NOTICES.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
THE FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (wea ther permitting) at Happy Valley on MONDAY, May 20, 1929, com mencing at 3 p.m.
The first bell 2.30 p.m.
The charge for admission to the PublicEnclosure will be $1 for all persons including Ladies.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform
LAMMERT BROS. half price.
AUCTIONEELS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.
- Public Auctions
THE Undersigned have received THE
instructions to sell by Public
Auction
ON TUESDAY, the 21st, May 1929 commencing at 5.15 p.m.
at their Sales Room Duddell Street.
A Valuable Collection of POSTAGE STAMPS
(Particulars from Catalogue) On View from Saturday, the 18th., 1929.
Terms:-Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers.
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Hong Kong, 17th May 1929.
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction
ON WEDNESDAY, 22nd May, 1929, commencing at 10.30 am..
Garden. For full particulars apply at Godoavn No. 18. The Hong Kong Box No. 595, cle "China Mail." & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon (for account of the concerned)..
FOR SALE Wharfedale Printing Press, in excellent condition. Will take Sheet Double Demy. Useful for Small Printing Shop. Apply Box No. 594, c/o "China Mai"
** MISCELLANEOUS.
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed. "China Ma" Office, No. 3A. Wyndham St. Telephone Cen- tral 22,
A Large Quantity of MISCELLANEOUS GOODS
Comprising:-
Dried Fish. Angle Iran, Iron Pipes, Napthaline Balls Sweep- ings. Mengrove Bark, Plate Cut- ting, Plank. Timber, White, Zinc. Caustic Soda, Galvanised Pipe Sulphate, Wire Shorts, Wire, Iron Tube, Lamber, Iron Ware, Drugs, Wine, Window Glass, Round Iron, Confectionery, Pencils, Bar Ende. Toya Wire Rods, Flat Iron, Flat Bars, Old Trunk. Charcoal, Empty Sacks, Toa. Red Wood, Mats, WESTOVER-STEVENAGE, Within Personal Effects, Myrabollam, an hour from Lendon. In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRTS Matches. Pineapples, Yarn, Scrap A few Boarders Iron, Sulphate of Ammonia, Match and SMALL BOYS. received in the House of the Principal. Sticks. Porcelain. Soda Ash, Glass Individual care and attention. For Bottles, Flour, Lead, and Ground- Particulars apply to:
mut Seeds, etc., etc.
HOME TUITION.
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local). Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER
(National Frodel Higher Certificate).
You have more assurance by taking
OUR GENUINE CHINESE MEDICINE & PILLS.
on Sale at:
SHING CHAI TONG DRUG STORE.
Established 1892.
180, Queen's Road C.
Tel, C. 1859.
PHOTO-SUPPLIES
Kodake and Cameras.
Films, Plates and Papers, etc.-
Developing, Printing and Enlarging. ZIESS and BUSCE FIELD GLASSES Price Moderate.
A Trial Order is Solicited.
A. SEK & CO.
Tel. No. C. 3459.
26A, Des Voeux Road C.,
Hong Kong.
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 satia-
faction.
Please phone or call ; —
K.661-No. 2, Saigon
Street, Taumati or
C.2560-No. 36, Tung. Man Street.
TANG YUE, DENTIST
Successor to
the late SIEN TING,
14, D'Aguilar Streets
TERMS VERY MODERATE Consultation Free.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 16th May, 1929.
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
Auction
ON WEDNESDAY, 22nd May, 1929, commencing at 2.30 p.m. at their Sales Room, Duddell Street,
A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Comprising:
Teak Hatstand with Bevelled
Mirror, Glass Cabinet, Chesterfield
will be rung at
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A MEAN THEFT
BLIND MAN VICTIM OF ROBBERY
A KOWLOON CASE
How a man had the temerity to steal a basket containing all the worldly belonginge of a blind man was related in a case heard at the Kowloon Magistracy on Saturday, before Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith.
man
was
STAMP ORDINANCE
TERMS OF REFERENCE AMENDED
EVASION OF DUTY
courbe-
The Colonial Secretary ously informs 139' that 'His Excellency the Governor In- Connell has been pleased to direct the amendment of the berms of reference to the Stamp Duties Committee to read as fol lows:-
"to consider the amendment of the a view to Stamp Ordinance with preventing evasion of the Stamp Duty, on share transactions and of the Estate Duty on shares forming part of the estates of deceased persons,"
As a fellow lodger, accused had resided at No. 227 Temple-straet. The theft was not discovered by the. blind
until nerused Members are advised that they brought back to the house following; must show their Badges to obtain his arrest in Hunghom. He had admission to the Members' Enclo-been stopped by a Chinese detective)
in the course of his ordinary duty, and accused, when he realised the intention of the detective, effected vice received on Monday last from a break-away but was caught short distance away.
sure.
Each member has the right to introduce 2 non-members to the Members' Enclosure, tickets for whom can be obtained from Messrs. Linstead & Davia at $5 each per day up to Friday, May
17, 1929.
Д
He then admitted the theft, and said that he had also pawned a jacket (the property of the blind forman) for 40 cents.
The charge for admissior. Ladies to the Members Enclosure will be $2 per day.
His Worship (addressing the police: Did he know it was the Each member can obtain, upor blind man he had stolen from? application to the Secretary, Yes, he did: he asked the complain-| Badges for admission of 2 Ladies ant for some money, first. free of charge.
Accused said he did complainant.
Bookmakers,. Tic Тас Men, etc.. will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of the Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meetings.
No children allowed in enclosure on any pretext.
Hong Kong, May 13, 1929.
not know
His Worship: Do you know he was staying in the same house?- No: he was only a visitor.
Complainant said that the basket! either was on his bed and therefore ac- cused must have been aware that it was his property.
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
His Worship: You admit you stole from a blind man. It is a particularly mean sort of theft. Three months."
The property was ordered to be restored to the complainant and the jacket that had been pawned was
THE FORTY-EIGHTH ORDIN-ordered to be redeemed.
ARY
of
GENERAL MEETING Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the undersigned on THURSDAY, the 23rd May, 1929, at Noon, for the purpose of re- ceiving the Report of the General Agents, together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended the 31st December, 1928.
The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER .BOOKS will be
CLOSED from the 9th to the 23rd' May, 1929, both days inclusive.
JARDINE MATHESON & CO. LTD., General Agents. Hong Kong. 2nd May, 1929.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong).
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NICE "FRIEND "
STORY OF A PAIR OF TROUSERS
WOMAN PURCHASER
Governor-in-
The Earlier Terms The following is the earlier ad-
the Colonial Secretary: Fis Excellency the Council has been pleased to constitute Committee under the Chairmanship of the Honourable Sir J. H. Kemp, K.C., C.B.E., Attorney General, to consider the amendment of the Stamp Ordinance, with a view to the pro- tection of revenue derived from Slatop Duties and Death Duties.
The following gentlemen have ac- cepted invitations to serve as mom- bere of the Committee:-
Mr. M. J. Breen,
The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.O. The Hon. Mr. A. C. Hyhes. The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga. The Hon. Mr. B. D. F. Deith. Mr. J. Scott Harston.
STONE THROWING
TWELVE STROKES FOR A LAD
MIGHT HAVE BEEN FATAL
Employed specially for the purpose of chasing Chinese lads from
the high fencing that sur- rounds a temporary theatrical mat- shed structure on the reclamation off Latchikok-road, 20 Indian watchman was struck on the head by a stone thrown by a boy who had
The foolish dad was arrested and yesterday he made his appearance before Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy."
been comfortably seated on the "I don't think much of the wayfence enjoying a "free show." you treat your friends" said the Kowloon Magistrate, Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith, on Saturday, to a Chinese who appeared before him on the charge of larceny of a pair of trousers from an “acquaintance" Reclamation- residing at No. 361 street, Yaumati.
The theft, explained the prosecu. tion, occurred last month. Accused
The Indian watchman said that he was not sure whether accused was one of a crowd of boys scated on the fence; neither was he certain who threw the stone.
The stone in question was pro- duced in Court, being a rather large
granite rock.
paid a visit to the above address and atole a pair of cloth trousers.
Another Indian guard who was Later it was ascertained that he had disposed of them to
standing quite close to complainant Chinese TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENsequently recovered. The woman rock The latter was about four or woman, from whom they were sub-when the stone-throwing occurred said that he saw accused throw the Nat the FIFTY-SIXTH OR- who purchased the trousers experi- five paces away from him and he
DINARY YEARLY MEETING of
enced no difficulty in recognising the Society will be held at the accused when in the station. Head Office, Union Building, Hong
Accused pleaded that the trousers Kong, or
had no difficulty in arresting him.
Hia Worship (to accused): "You
FRIDAY, 24th MAY, in question were his property, and might have done a great deal of 1929, at 11 o'clock am.. for the that he did not sell them as alleged. damage to the guard. You might purpose of receiving the Report of He had only left them temporarily easily kill a man if it hit him on the the Directors and the Statements at the woman's house.
temple or forehead. Twelve strokes of the cane in Court."
of Account to 31st December.
His Worship said that the ordin. 1928, and of declaring Dividends, ary sentence for a case such as the
etc.
one in which he was dealing would
be two months' imprisonment, but he was rather inclined to treat this
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from 6th MAY to 24th. MAY, one as a trivial offence. "On the Both Days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 1st May, 1929.
Couch and Armchairs, Drawing | THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong).
other hand," added His Worship, "theft from a friend is more serious and more objectional. One month."
$6,200 IN FINES
MORE OPIUM TRAFFIC OFFENDERS
LADIES' and
GENTLEMEN'S
BATHING
COSTUMES
of superior Quality
** OCEAN * “VIKING” "HOLLYWOOD.”
in a great variety of colours.
All moderately priced..
THE BAKILLY CO., LTD.
152 155, Des Voeux Road Central
COMPLETE PRINTING PLANT
FOR SALE
Bids invited for purchase of our entire Equipment, Works located at Tung Shan, Canton, China. Bids will be opened June 27th, 1929.
We reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Principal Items as follows:
SEVEN THOUSAND FOUNDS Chinese Type, Nos. 2, 4, 5,
and 6.
THREE THOUSAND POUNDS English Book and Job Type. ONE THOMPSON TYPECASTER, No. 35. With accessories for casting English type from Linotype matrices and Chinese type from native matrices. Small assortment English matrices. Two fonts CHINESE MATRICES, Nos, 4 and 5. ONE SINGLE REVOLUTION Babcock 6ylinder Book Press. Two two-revolution BABCOCK OPTIMUS BOOK PRESSES
each fitted with individual D. C.' electric motor.
One CHANDLER AND. PRIČE Job Press. Size of Chase
12 x 18, fitted with 8.09 Amp. D. C. electric motor. One CHANDLER AND PRICE Job Freas. Size of Chase
8 x 12, fitted with 2.45 Amp. D. C. Electric motor. One BROWN FOLDING MACHINE fitted with 1.50 H.P. D. C.
Electric_motor.
One 31 inch BROWN AND CARVER PAPER CUTTER fitted
with 15.9 Amp. D. C. Electric motor.
One OSWEGO PAPER CUTTER, and Book Trimmer, Size 25,
fitted with 15.9 Amp. D. C. Electric motor.
One BUFFALO KNIFE GRINDER, Carborandum wheel, taking
knives up to 48 inches.
One BOSTON WIRE STITCHER No. 3, fitted with 2.45 Amp.
D. C Electric motor...
One 40 H.P. GRADE FUEL OIL SEMI DIESEL ENGINE, beited to 25 KW. WESTINGHOUSE D. C. Generator 1150 R.P.M. One PETTER SEMI DIESEL ENGINE direct coupled to General
Electric Generator 12.5 KW, 550 RP.M.
175 Cells Edison Storage Batteries.
Sundry tables, cabinets, and other accessories. Plant may be inspected by application to Mr. G. W. Greene, American Baptist Mission, Tung Shan, Canton, China. Printed Forms for submitting bids may be secured from above or by writing to
CHINA BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, P.O. Box 1581,
HOTEL MANAGER
WARRANT ISSUED ON SERIOUS CHARGE
$4,000 INVOLVED
Warrants were issued on Saturday for the arrest of three Chinese, two of whom are wanted by the police for alleged false pretences, and the third for alleged fraudulent conver- aion. One of the Fugitives is a local Chinese hotel manager.
CANDID CONFESSION
The last named man, Ho Chuen, is described as the manager of the While boarding the s.. "Svale, Empress Hotel, Nos. 159-161, Con- SELLING A GIRL which was
about to make her naught-road Central. He is alleged departure from the Colony, three to have obtained the sum of $4,000, THREE CHINESE WOMEN Chinese were searched by the Police by false pretences, from another Room Suite, Desk, Bookcase, Ceil-
IN TROUBLE
and found to be in possession of 52 | Chinese, named Li Cheung at the ing and Table Fans, Piancs, Elec-
tacks of non-Government opium. hotel on Thursday and has since trie Gramophone, Cameras, Type-
Appearing before Mr. T. S. They were arrested and subse-disappeared.... writers, Carpets, Rugs. Pictures, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Whyte-Smith at the - Kowquently made their appearance be- The second man wanted for Wardrobe Trunks, Indian Motor
Joon-Court on Saturday on $2,000 fore Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith at the alleged false pretences is Yu So, who Cycle, Porcelai Vases, Orna-
three TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN bail
Chinese women Kowloon Court on Saturday.
is stated to have obtained $80 from ments, Curios, etc.,
that the SIXTIETH OR- were remanded In the ap- Det.-Sergt. Humphreys explained Mui Hing, a tram conductor, on Teak Dining Tables, Dining DINARY YEARLY MEETING of plication of the prosecution for a tast the opium was found cleverly Friday,
on a promise to obtain Chairs, Sideboards with Bevelled the Company will he held at its week. -
concealed on the persons of first and employment for Mui Hing as an Mirrors, Dinner Waggon. White Head Office, Union Building, Hong They were charged with "selling second accused. First accused had engineer En board a river vessel. Frost Refrigerator, lee Chests, Kong, on FRIDAY, 24th MAY, or otherwise disposing of a Chinese in all 12 taels, while secoid had 40 Chan Kwan, allas Chan Lap-kwan, Dinner Crockery, Cooking Stove, 1929, at 11.15 a.m.. for the girl named Chiu Lam-hing for un taels.
purpose of receiving the Report of unlawful purpose". Teak and Iron Bedsteads with the Directors and the Statements Mattresses. Wardrobes with and of Account to Sist December, without Bevelled Mirror, Dressing 1928, and of declaring Dividends, Tables, Chests of Drawers, Toilet etc.
Glass Ware, E. P. Ware, etc.,
Sets, Washstands, Baby Cots, Cur- THE TRANSFER BOOKS of tains. Linen, Enamel and Shang- the Company will be CLOSED hai Baths, ete.,
from 6th MAY to 24th MAY, Both Days inclusive.
and
A Quantity of BLACKWOOD FURNITURE. Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Tuesday, the 21st May, 1929.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 16th May, 1929.
HE Undersigned have received THE
instructions to sell by Public
Auction
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 1st May, 1929. BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE
COMPANY, LTD.. (Incorporated in Hong Kong).
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
11.20
is the man wanted on the charge of On being questioned both said | alleged fraudulent conversion. He Second and third accused were that they had been given the con- is stated to have absconded with a charged in addition with "knowing: traband by third accused. The lat- sum of $2,390 which was on Satur- ly deriving profit from the disposal" ter, in admitting the story, said that day entrusted to him by the master of the girl in question at No. 99 he had instructed the other two to of the Hang Tai firm, of No. 79, Temple-street, Yaumati.
smuggle the opium on board.
Connaught-road Central, to pay
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Divisional Inspector R.A. Marks His Worship: Was the opium debts owed by the firm to other informed the Court that he knew concealed in such a way as to show tradespeople. little of the case as it was to be that they knew they had no right to dealt with by the Secretariat of Chinese Affairs. He had been
have it? instructed by the latter to ask for a formal remand.
The application was granted and the bail of $2,000. was allowed to stand.
MOTOR MISHAP
1
MISUNDERSTANDING OF BIGNALS
Det. Humphreys said that it was, and produced a role of black material which had been sewn at one end in the shape of a pocket, where the opium had been placed.
Fines of $1,100 with the alterna- tive of seven months imprisonment each, were imposed on the first two accused, while third accused was finer $8,400 with the alternative of a year's hard labour.
AMORE PEOPLE:
Carme
BIG INCREASE IN JAPAN
יין. .
Nhat the SIXTY-THIRD OR- DINARY YEARLY MEETING of A motor accident occurred in the Company will be held at its Queen's-road Central, near Murray- Head Office, Union Building. Hong road, at 8 pm, on Saturday. The ON THURSDAY, the 23rd., May 1929 Kong, on FRIDAY, 24th MAY,
were proceeding in cars involved 1929, at Commencing at 2.30 pm..
0.m., for the
opposite directions. The one which at. No. 3, Tregunter Mansions purpose of receiving the Report of was travelling towards Wanchai the Directors and the Statements should have had the right of way (May Road)
of Account to 31st December, as the other's intention was to turn 1928, and of declaring Dividends. into Murray-road. There was a that the population of Japan in
misunderstanding of signals, how-creased 902,781 last year, being THE TRANSFER BOOKS of ever, and the cars crashed head on. 52,730 more than the 1927 increase. the Company will be CLOSED One had its radiator and axle dam-Reuter from 6th MAY to 24th MAY, aged, whilst the left wheel and Both Days inclusive, "m
A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
(Catalogues will be issued.)
On View from Wednesday, the 22nd., May 1929
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 17th May 1929,
eté.
Tokyo, Saturday... The Statistical Bureau announces
mudguard of the other were The Mayor of Greater Shanghai
"FOND FATHER
www.
BANISHEE WANTS TO SEE HIS SON
JAIL AND BIRCH
"You were banished only last year —what do you mean by coming back?!
Mr. T.. S. Whyte-Smith addressed this question to a banishee at the Kowloon Court on Saturday.
Accused: “I want to see my boy.". Arrested in Prince Edward-road a day before his appearance in Court, Police records revealed that accused
had been banished for 10 years in April last year.
Accused admitted the offence' and was sentenced to a term of nine months' imprisonment with an addi- tional punishment of 15 strokes of By Order of the Board, broken. Both had to be towed has ordered the re-organisation of the birch. If he was found to be PAUL LAUDER, away from the scene of the accid- the Shen Shen An Temple, in the unfit to receive the strokes, he would General Manager. ent. Neither of the drive suffer- Oity, because the monks there are have to serve an additional three
said to be corrupt.
months. Hong Kong, 1st May, 1929.ed any injury,
SHANGHAI.
BEST COAL & CHEAPEST PRICE
KHONG HANG & CO.
Tel C. 2736.
49, Des Voeux Road Central. Government and Admiralty Coat Contractors.
14
»
HOUSE COAL Peak
....ot $23.00 per ton. Upper Level ...
» $22.00 Middle Level ..
» $21.00 Central Office ... $20.00 Kowloon ..... $17.00
The above prices include dell- very charges to destination.
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“CHINA" LADIES' HAIR DRESSING SALOON.
Head Office: 25, Des Voeux Road Central. Tel. C. 8234. First Branch:-
No. 5, D'Aguilar Street. (For Ladies only) (Telephone No. C. 6234)
Second Branch
No. 22, Queen's Road Central (For Ladles & Gents.) (Rear Ground floor of Kayamally Building).
Your Visit la cordially welcomed when you will see that our Train. ed Female Hair Dressers give you every satisfaction. Business Hours:—
8 4.m. to 7 pm. on weeke days. 12 noon to 8 pm. on Sundays.
"PONTIAC"
"CHIEF
OF THE
SIXES."
Sole Agents
L. C. LTD.
SPORTING GUNS AND ACCESSORIES.
Webley GUNS: Greener, Scotts, B.S.A J. W. Needham & Buick Freres-Air Rifles-Revol- S. & W-Rifle Accessories Aperture Sights Sporting re quisites. Cartridges to suit all bores.
verd.
THE HONG KONG SPORTING "ARMS & AMMUNITION "STORE 5-6, Beaconsfield Arcade.