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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1931.
'Phone 20022
FOR
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Twenty-five Words three inser- tions prepaid $1. Every addi-
tional word four cents for three insertions.
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MISS RUTH CULLEY
For
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(National Frodel Higher Certificate).
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BEAUTE
For the best Permanent Finger and Marcel Waves. Hair Cutting and Manicure for Ladies and Gentlemen.
Pedder Bldg. 1st floor. Room 5. Tel. 25169,
Opposite entrance HK. Hotel.
Just Unpacked
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at:-
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SPORT NOTICES
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE MEETING 1931.
February 28, March 2, 3, 4,
and 7. 1931.
N SATURDAY, February 28, the first rate will be run at 1.30 p.m., and on all other days at 11.30 a.m. On the first day the Brst bell will be rung at 1 p.m. and on the other four days at '11
1.1.
MEMBERS BADGES &
ENCLOSURE. Members are reminded that they and their ladies must wear their badges prominently displayed.
No one without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclo- aure.
GOVERNMENT NOTICES
G.
急性
CHINA MAIL..
THE
GENERAL NOTICES
NOTICE.
RADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
The following programme, will
110 all whom it may concerni— be broadcast' to-day from the
Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 855 matres:-
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ALEXANDER Hong ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS hreby give Notice that I hereby INGLIS, Master of a... "SEISTAN" Por the Sale by Publle Auctionpressly withdraw all and, every to be held on MONDAY, the authority which may at 23rd day of February, 1981, at time have given to any person to 3 pm, at the Offeos of the ontract for me or in my name or Works Departmant, by as my agent or in any way pledge Order of His Excellency the Gov my credit. ernor,"of-one-Lot of Crown Land
Public
BHV
5-7 p.m.-Chinese Programme. 6-6.30p.m. Dr. K. S. Shin, B., B.S., will be. give a Chinese Lecture on "Infant Welfare.”
7 p.m.-Stock Quotations. 7-10.30 p.m.European
Pro-
If any one attempts to contract gramme of Victor & H.M.V. Re- at Tai Kok Taul in the Colonyter me or to pledge my credit, records kindly supplied by Messrs. of Hong Kong for a term of 75 rerence should be made at once to S. Moutrie & Co. years, with the option of renewal my Solicitors, Messrs. Wilkinson 7.2-8 p.m. Variety. at a Crown Rent to be Axed & Grist, or to me if I am in part. by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of
35 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Registry
Lot No.441.
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Locality.
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Boundary
Manurements
L: W.
ft. the the [t.
about
da per vale plan,' 5,332
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PUBLIC AUCTION,
- Upset Price
Dated this [ary, 1931.
16th day of Febru-
A. C. INGLIS,
COMPANY MEETINGS
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE CO., LTD.
N
Orchestral
The Doll Dance, Happerelte,
Nat Shilkret & Ha Victor Orchestra (23503). Chorus-Hallelujah!
The Revellers (20609). Vocal Duet-
Sometimes I'm Happy,
Song-
Louise Groody and Charles King (20003).
The One Girl, West Wind,
John Boles, Tenor (22220), Banjo Salo— Lolly Pops,
The Clock & the Banjo.
JOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the ANNUAL ORDIN ARY GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at Chorus- the Hong Kong Hotel, Hong Kong, on TUESDAY, the 24th February, 1931, at 11.30 am. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with a State- ment of Accounts for the year end- ed 31st December, 1030.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, 16th
PARTICULARS & CONDITction TUESDAY, 24th February, both
Harry F. Reser (20439).;
Songs My Mother Taught Ma, Viking Song,
The Associated Glee Cluba of America (20494). Song
Sonny Boy, Sho's Funny That Way,
Gene Austin, Tenor (21779). Organ Solo
I Loved You Then as I Love
You Now!
Jesse Crawford (21728). Song
Swing Low Sweet Charlot, -*- Nobody Knows de Trouble I've Seen,
Paul Robeson, Bass (20068), Choras
The Birth of the Blues, Lucky Day,
The Revellers (20111), 8-8.25.p.m.-Pianoforte Solos. Polish Dance (Scharwenka), Humoreske (Dvorak),
Hans Barth (20203). Scarf Dance (Chaminade), TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The Flatterer (Chaminade),
that the ORDINARY YEAR-Soaring (Schumann),
Hans Barth (20346). LY MEETING of the SHARE- Tango (Albenis), HOLDERS in this Corporation will
to be held on MONDAY, the days inclusive. 23rd day of February, 1981, at
p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov- jernor, of one Lot of Crown Land at Tai Kok Tsal in the Colony ef Hong Kong, for a term of 15 years, with the option of renewal at
Crown Rent to ba fixed by the
Surveyor of His Majesty the King,
for one further term of 75 years, PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Kale
Registry Na.
Locality.
Boundary Memezramenta
2
3.
IL
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As
per rate plan, 6,539
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers Hong Kong, 9th February, 1991.
HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Wilhelm Bachaus (1445). be held at City Hall, Hong Kong, Witches' Dance (Macdowell), on SATURDAY, the 28th February,
Hans Barth (20396). 1931, at 11.30 a.m. for the purpose The Love for Three Oranges
8.25-0`p.m.--Orchestral.
(Prokofleff),
of receiving the Report of the Board of Directors together with a Classical Symphony in D Major Statement of Accounts for the year; (Prokofieff), ending 31st December, 1939.
Boston Symphony Orchestra (7197),
The REGISTER OF SHARES of The Perfect Song, the Corporation will be CLOSED Slumber On, from MONDAY, the 16th February
The Victor Salon Orchestra to SATURDAY, the 28th February: From an Indian Lodge (MacDowell),
(32214). 1981, (beth days inclusive), during Love Song (MacDowell). which period no transfer of shares can be registered.
The Victor Concert Orchestra (20342).
By Order of the Board of Directors, Sous Bois (in the Forest) (Staub),
Minuet (Boccherini), V. M. GRAYBURN,
Victor Concert Orchestra Chief Manager. Hong Kong, 9th February, 1931.
THE HONG KONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
(20538).
9 p.m.-Weather Report, Local Time, etc.
· 9.03-9.35 p.m.—Concert Items. Violin Solo
Macushia (Rowe & McMurrough
arr. Chomet),
Renee Chemet (1442).
Badges admitting nov-members to the Members' Enclosure and Club Rooms at $10 per day includ- ing tax-or $40 including tax for
on MONDAY, the the Meeting (ladles $5 and $20, to be held respectively), ate obtainable 23rd day of February, 1931, at through the Secretary upon intro 8 p.m. at the Offices of the
Works duction by a Member, auch Mem-Public
Department, by her to be responsible for all chits, Order of His Excellency the Ger- NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. ernor, of one Lot of Crown Badges admitting to Members' Land at Shamshulpo, in the Colony THE ONE HUNDRED Enclosure will NOT be on sale at of Hong Kong for a term of 15 ELEVENTH ORDINARY Guitar Solo
years, commencing from 1st July,
&c.
the Race Club,
AND
Songs
4. Bercense, b. Snow Drop
(Alexandre Grotchaninoff),
Nina Kosheiz, Soprane
(7111).
Tremolo Study (Tarrega),
Andres, Segovia - (6767).
Lolita (Buzzi & Peccia),
Armand Tokulyen, Tenor (7318).
will be held at Song-
On no pretext will children be 1898, with the option of renewal MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS permitted fr either enclosure dur-at à Crown Rent to be fixed by thi in the Company ing the first four days of the Meet-Surveyor of His Majesty the King. the Office of the Company, 1, Queen's Buliding. Victoria, Hong ing.
for one further term of 24 years
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE.
The price of admission to the Public Enclosure is $4 per day in- cluding tax for all parsons, Includ-i ing ladles, and is payable at the Gate.
Boldiers and Sailors in uniform are admitted to the Public. Enclo- sure at $1 per day, including tax. Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, &c., will not be permitted to operate
SILK STORE within the precincts of the Hong
36A, Queen's Road, C Opposite Queen's Theatre.
25% SPECIAL
DISCOUNT
FOR 2 WEEKS
Only on our already low prices. New store with large and varied up-to-date stock. Our motto is small profit and Quick return.
LOVELY SILK STORE
No. 2, Stanley Street. Tel. 221.00. (Adjoining D'Agullar Street.)
Kong
Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.
SERVANTS' PASSES.
Passes for Servants will be is- sued an application to Mesars. Linstead & Davis, Alexandra Buildings.
Employers are requested to dia- tribute them with discrimination and to endorse their names on the passes.
less three days.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Korleon. Inland
Registry X
A
Boundary
Measuremedia,
Contanta in
Square feet.
..
It about
4 | Anal Battal
Kong, on THURSDAY, 6th March, String Simfonietta 1981, at 11 am, for the purpose
Elegie (Tschaikowsky),
of receiving a Report of the Direc- tora, together with a Statement of Accounts, and Electing Directors Sang-
and Auditora.
The TRANSFER BOOKS the Company will de CLOSED from FRIDAY, 20th February, 1931, to THURSDAY, 5th March, 1931, both days inclusive, during which shares can par wit plan, 13,500 period NO transfer
be registered.
FOR SALE
By Order of the Board of Directors,
JOHN ARNOLD,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 6th February, 1931.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LTD,
Servants are not permitted In POSTAGE STAMPS CATALOGUES NOTICE the 42nd ORDINARY
the Members' Enclosure except for passing through on their duties,
ers' stands.
aure.
FOR 1931.
IS HEREBY GIVEN
ANNUAL MEETING of Sharehold-
The Philadelphia Chamber String Simfonietta (4153).
The Eriking (Schubert),
Ernestine Schumann-Heink, Contralto (7177).
Violin Solo-
Indian Lament
(Dvorak & Kreisler),
Overland China Mail.
A WEEK'S PAPERS IN ONE.
Judgment for plaintiffs was given by the Chief Justice, In the case in which the Sze Yap Steamship Company, asked for an injunction to restrain certain persons from acting as Directors. The OVERLAND CHINA MAIL reproduces the Judgment, in the course of which His Lordship expressed the hope that the dispute would now be at an end.
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Tourist ships in the ss. Belgenland and Empress of Australia arrived in port during the week, in time for the celebration of Chinese New Year, which was carried out in traditional manner. The OVERLAND CHINA MAIL contains Interesting accounts of the ships' visits, and the New Year festivities.
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Three river steamers which went aground in the last week were successfully got off without any major damage. The first was the Tin Yat, the second the Kwongsi, and the third the Kwongsi. All went ashore at almost the identical spot, the Pratt Rock ut Bocca Tigris. The OVERLAND CHINA MAIL gives full details.
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A very successful year was reported at the annual meeting of the Star Ferry Company, but the Chairman sounded a warning note when he remarked that although profts were higher, they must expect increased expenditure for coal during the year. The OVERLAND CHINA MAIL gives a full report of the meeting.
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Sports, as usual, are a special feature of the OVERLAND CHINA MAIL, which contains graphic descriptions of Inter- port Rugby matches. Boxing, racing, and other sport locally is also the subject of specially-written articles.
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There is no phase of the life of the Colony or, of China that does not receive attention in the OVERLANDŤ CHINA MAIL-
the, weekly paper that YOU MUST ORDER NOW.
Letters to relatives and friends in] tio, and Canada testify to the kern other parts of the world frequently pleasure and interest its weekly fail to be written orm by the most arrival brings. ardent correspondents. 1
For your folks ist Home to re- kindly thought, therefore, to ensure ceive this weekly budget, or to keep that those away from the Colony, yourself posted with affairs during or folks at Home, should have an your absence, all that you have lu unfailing supply of Hong Kong do is to drop a note to the "Over- and Chinese news every week-byland China Mail" means of a subscription to the "Overland Chinu Mall.”
The word "Overland" is a ra- minder of the aperiencs behind the Without any trouble of packing production, it having been publish- and worrying about the Post Office ed since the early days of the on your part, and at the cost only Colony, to be sent OVERLAND three months, the because there was no Suez Canal, of $4 for "Overland China Mail" will be and that was the quickest route sent Home for you every week, by which to get mail Home. In caleking the mail regularly. the march of time the "Overland conidine the
news and special Chine Mail" has become the most features from the daily "China popular weekly news budget, de it Mail" that make a studied appeal has been compiled just to suit to
with any people
interest present-day requirements, as it has sonatsoever in Hong Kong, and done all along. What more could mony letters from Home, Austro-be desired I
READY · NOW,
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SINGLE COPY
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of The Bird Book, and associate editor of the Farm Journal, one of these same térns, taken from its neat and liberated in mid- ocean, was able to find its way back to its home again.
KING'S RETREAT?
ALFONSO PREPARES ́A "CASTLE OUT OF SPAIN."
"The tiny humming bird," said
Prague, Jan. 8. notice Mr. Shoffner, "that we
A refuge is being prepared for with delight anong our flowers, King Alfonso of Spain in the maintaining the balance of its event of the revolutionary move- Fritz Kreisler (7225) butterfly-size body by such rapid ment in his country being suc
beating of its wings that they cessful. give the same blurred effect as the revolving aeroplane propeller, travels across continent and ocean
9.36-10.02 p.m. Charlot's Marqucrade Selectiona, The Love Face-Selections,
New Mayfair Orchestra
Miss Hook of Holland-Vocal Gems, Bitter Sweet-Selections,
Light Opera Company (1989). Jack Hylton & His Orchestra (1727). 10.02-10.30 p.m.-Operatic.
to winter in South America.”
It is to be at the castle of Oper Rauschenbach, Czecho Slovakia, according to Press re ports, which are indirectly con Pleasure and Instruction. Armed by the Spanish Legation According to Mr. Shoffner, the here which admits that the King study of birds ia a never-ending and Queen have been invited to Bource of pleasure and instruc- settle down at Ober-Rauschen. "La Boheme"-Selections (Puccini arr, Gauwin),
tion, and he has spent many years bach, which is the property of Marek Weber and His at it. With the late Wilmer Count Zamorsi, who married King
Orchestra (2012). Atkinson, editor of the Farm Alfonzo's cousin, "Madam Butterfly"-Selections
Journal, Mr. Shoffner founded the (Puccini),
The castle is, at present, in the New Light Symphony Orch. Liberty Bell Bird Club in 1913, a hands of the decorators and it is
(1429).
club with no initiation fees and no stated that King Alfonso himself "Pirates of Penzanco"-Sélections dues, organised for bird protec- crafted the plans for its renova
(Gilbert & Sullivan), "Iolanthe Selections
tion and study.
tion and redecoration. -(Gilbert & Sullivan),
Recently there were nearly The Band of H.M. Cola-1,000,000 members, all pledged to
atroom Guards (1888). "Protect Our Feathered Friends.”: 10.80 p.m.-Close Down.
"Birds are the natural enemies of insects," Mr. Shoffner pointed
Report of the Directors for the FROM POLE TO POLE ut in his earnest plea for more
but must remain in their employ. You want a Catalogue, ere will be held at the Offices of the Company, Excharge Building, Any persons found foftering | Because it enables you to identify Des Voeux Road Central, Victoria, with Servants' Passes in their pos-your stampe, to recognise scarce Hong Kong, on WEDNESDAY, the sassion will forfelt the same, and varieties, to gain a knowledge of 18th day of March, 1981, at 11.30 will be removed from the enclo- | stamp values, and to have a basis 3.m. for the purpose of receiving on which to buy, icil or exchange. Statement of Accounts and the
GRACA & CO., Dealers in Postage Stamps and Hong Kong, February 11, 1981. Philatelic Goods, Post Cards, WEDNESDAY, 4th March, 1981,
Prayer Booka, Garden Seeds, Toys,
No. 10, Wyndham Street.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
FOR SALE.
Old established and well known Hotel in Kowloon, as a going concern. Proprietors leaving for Home. For full particulars apply to Box 679, c/o “China Mail"
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND BURVEYORS
Public Auctions
year ended 31st December, 1980.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from
AMAZING FLIGHTS BY THE ARCTIC TERNS,
GREAT DIAMOND RUSH. Drought-Hit Farmers Turn
Diggers. adequate bird protection by indi- viduals and by law.
Capetown, Dec. 18, "The annual loss to agriculture One of the greatest diamond in the United States caused by in rushes in the history of the Ven- sect pests amounts to at least tersdorp, the famous diamond-beary to WEDNESDAY, 18th March, 1937, both days inclusive,
|$1,000,000,000.
Ing area In the, Potchefstroom die Imagine being able to travel By Order of the Board of
"Nearly all species of birds foed trict of the Transvaal, will take 22,000 miles a year, following the their young on insects, and young place to-morrow. Directorate climate you liked the best, and birds require an almost phero Two thousand miners are expect ALLAN KEITH, being entirely independent of menal amount of food. I, personed to take part in the rush, which Secretary, trains, automobiles, boats or even ally, know of a family of martins will occur on a farm near
Buchan Hong Kong, 19th February, 1981 seroplanes.
That is what the arctic tern, rne day The adults not only
that fed its young 800 times in ville,
**** Bring Your
PRINTING, Problems tolls
·To-day diggers from all parts of a species of sea gull, does, wingarry one insect to their young the Transvaal, Including many ing its way from the Arctic to thet a time, but many
drought-stricken farmers: from Antarctic, e distance of 11,000;
niles, twice a year. padahal port, have seen a bluebird with so Western Transvaal, are concentrat And imagine being able to plot many Insects in her mouth that ing in the vicinity of the farm,
Prospecting by: Government” this journey straight through they looked like a round ball.
For all the service birde ren- agente has revealed that the pro from pole to pole without aid order to mankind, Mr. Shoffner party is above the average, and compass or map. Yet, according antinued, "they ask very little, news of exceptional strikes in ax- to Mr. Charles P. Shöffner, author only food and protection.
pected.