THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1931.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
AUTUMN FASHIONS.
PLUS FOURS
AT
THE SMARTEST
TAILORS
IN TOWN.
WING HING CO.
Gentlemen's Tailora
54 Queen's Rd C.
Tel. 21417
CURIOS AND ANTIQUES
JADE TREE, INC.
PENINSULA HOTEL ARCADE
Tel. 58081.
NEW SHIPMENT
OF
BEAUTIFUL LINGERIE.
PYJAMAS
MANDARIN COATS -
EMBROIDERIES.
DENTISTS.
HARRY FONG, Dentist,
1st floor, No 74, Queen's Road
Central Tel. 21255.
TANG YUK, DENTIST
Successor to
the late SIEN TING, 14, D'Aguilar Streel
TERMS VERY MODERATE Consultation Free.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.
THE GLOBE FOOK CHEONG
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO, LTD
72. Queen's Road, Central. Tel. 23270.
ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS.
W. S. BAILEY & CO., LTD.,
Kowloon Bay, New Work & Repairs.
-Cal Flag "L" Sale Agents for Kelvin Motors
FOREIGN GOODS STORE.
GREAT REDUCTION ON "SHAVEWELL"
A Marvellous Shaving Cream Usus $1.50 now 75 cents.
* YEE HING, (Tomey, & Company)
(Late of 24, Pottinger Street)
62. Des Voeux Road C. Tel 23010
HAIR DRESSERS.
LEE YEE,
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hair
Dressers & Booksellers. No. 12, D'Aguilar Street. (opposite Queen's Theatre).
ON LOK
10, Wyndham St., 1st door.
Entrance On Lan St.
Telephone 22317.
LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S
HAIR DRESSING SALOON.
Expert Barbers.
Moderate Charges.
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COASTWISE
by
ALGIE" BENNETT,
An interesting book
of Cartoons depicting
"Happenings" on the
China Coast
PRICE $1.00.
Now on sale at
BREWERS
WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW
EXCELSIOR BOOK STORE,
and at the Publishers."
The Newspaper Enterprise, Ltd. China Mail Buikding....
GENTLEMEN'S TAILORS.
L
Lailored
at
BROWN'S
FOR PERFECTION IN WINTER SUITS,
2nd f., Rutton Bldg., 7, Nuddell St topp. tiompel Hall). Tel. 23056.
Winter Suits
"ade to Order.
Our Measurement
Is Guaranteed Perfection.
Prices Within the Means of Everyone,
YEE SING
Gentlemen's Tailor. 12, Wellington St.
Tel. 21882.
First-Class Talloring With the Latest Suiting
For Winter Wear.
Cloth to Please You. Cut to Perfection. Finish With Style. Leads to Satisfaction.
JHANDAD
MASTER TAILOR. 4. Peking Bldg.. Nathan Rd., Kowloon.
>
LADIES' TAILORS.
New Felt Hats
Just Received
From Parla
New Colour Schemes For Autumn Dresses,
CHEONG SHING
Ladies' Tailor. Nathan Road,
Kowloon
OPTICIANS.
THE HONG KONG OPTICAL
COMPANY,
'Phone 22232.
53, Queen's Rond Central.
OPTICIANS.
CLASSES STYLED FOR YOUR FACE. The Sino American Optical Company.
83, Queen's Road C.;
LAMP SHADES.
BUY DIRECT FROM
恩率毕盖哲
PRO FREE STEIN
SAVE YOUR MONEY.
THE CHINA
ROUND THE CINEMAS
CLARA BOW'S SINGING
VOICE.
"TRUE TO THE NAVY."
Electrifying! That's the effect Clara Bow had on the audience in the Central Theatre last night where her latest "It" bit. "True to the Navy," is showing to crowded houses. She's a new Clara
"KING OF JAZZ."
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MAIL.
SPORT NOTICES
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE. MEETING
1931,
February 28, March 2, 3, 4,
and .7. 1931.
No setting has ever been more romantic than beautiful Oldi Mexico-colourful Monterey, with its graceful palms, Its golden stars, its velvet skies and its langorous nights, And it is in this setting that John Boles, the, "golden voico of the screen," sings the latest Spanish songs by Mabel Wayne famous for her Ramona" and "In a little Spanish Town," in Univer
SATURDAY, February 28, ani's spectacular extravaganza the first race will be run at "King of Jazz," the next change in 1.30 p.m., and on all other days at the Central Theatre.
11.30 a.m. On the first day the Boles has attained his tremen-rst bell will be rung at 1, p.m. dous popularity in romantic set- with a singing voice that's a knock tings such as "The Desert Song and on the other fout days nt' 11] out, and a personality, appeal that "Rio-Rita," and "Song of the just pulls the audience into the West," "Captain of the Guard,” in all of which pictures he has Imagine Clara surrounded by portrayed the singing, romantic gobs, real navymen! A dozen of lover. In "It Happened In Mon-nd their ladies must wear their then love her in "True to the tercy" both the romance of Bole's badges prominently displayed. Navy," and Clara Bow loves every marvellous voice and the romance No one without a badge will be drug store seda of Old Mexico are blended with the admitted to the Members Enclo- fountain girl who serves "It" with magic touch of John Murray An- sure. the soda, and Harry Green, the dersen, famous producer of New Badges admitting non-members hilarious highlight of "Honey," Is York musical shows, who directed 10 the Members' - Enclosure and Club Rooms at 310 per day includ- the drug store proprietor. Harry the film for Carl Laemmle, jun.
story.
one. She's
Bow
a.m.
MEMBERS BADGES &
ENCLOSURE..
Members are reminded that they
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
GENTLEMEN'S TAILORS.
SWATOW DRAWNWORK
FOR THE LADIES.
Ready!
FOR THE SPRING.
A generous offering of Sults and Light Coats. In the modes of the time—at reasonable prices.
MILLEN CO.
14, D'Aguilar St. Tel..22774.
SPECIALISTS IN BEAUTY,
keeps the laughter rippling and The feminine Interest is suppli-ing tax-or $40 including tax for Clara keeps the pulses beating ed by beautiful Jeanette Loff, the Meeting (ladies $5 and $20, double quick.
whose dancing and singing ability, respectively), are obtainable Clara never looked, more lovely In addition to her histrionic charm, through the Secretary upon intro- than she does in "True to the won her a long term contract with duction by a Member, such Mem- Navy." Her red-headed flash makes Universal for her work in the her to be responsible for all chits,
&c. her entire performance a vivacious picture. Besides Boles and Miss
Badges admitting to Members' | delight. Again Fredric March, the Loff there are in the number the same young man who captured her piquant Sisters "G", the dance Enclosure will NOT be on sale at fancy in "The Wild Party" walks sensation of Europe especially im-the Race Club.
On no pretext will children be off with the prize, but only after ported from Berlin; George Chiles, A series of really thrilling and New York atage headliner, and the permitted in either enclosure dur- nction-smashing adventures which celebrated Russell Markert the first four days of the Meet- TWO
ing.
arouse everybody to a high pitch jof excitement.
"There Is Only One Who Matters to Me" is Clara Bow's own song. Bha It was written for her and puts it over in "It" fashion. Iler voice is fresh and fine, a new re velation in Row talent.
"True to the Navy" is some-
dancers, whose beautiful line, tap and ensemble dancing, is one of the sensations.
FLIGHT-LT. HILL.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE.
ONLY
HOURS
The price of admission to the Publie Enclosure is $4 per day in- TO
cluding tax for all persons. Includ- ing ladies, and is payable at the Transfigure Gate.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform are admitted to the Public Enelo-
thing to see! Go Bow for enter-WILL RETURN TO ENGLAND BY stire at $1 per day, including tax.
tainment. There's nothing so good) as a Clara Bow show.
"BLACKMAIL.”
"Blackmail," which will be show-
STEAMER,
Brisbane, Dec. 21 One of several women present Al Eagle Farm Aerodrome yesterday kissed Fight-Lieut.
ing in the Queen's Theatre to-day alighted after his
on account-of-both of the dramatic interest of the story and the per- fect recording of the voices, con- stitutes a triumph for the director, Alfred Hitchcock, and a splendid augury for the
British interna tional Pictures' success in the new field of movies entertainment.
The picture has been produced with such intensity and convinc- ingness that we follow gladly and do not pause for cross-examina tion. This is the best tribute that can be paid to the brilliance and sincerity with which "Blackmail"
And it is LO has been directed.
Hill
28 ha adventurous
light.
She said, "I'll give you thle for Jax.e.
She is just longing to see you,
Bookmakers, Tie Tac men, &c., will not be permitted to operate: within the procincts of the Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.
SERVANTS' PASSES. Passes for Servants will be is- sued on application to Messrs. & Davis, Alexandra Linstend Buildings.
Employers are requested to dis-i tribute them with discrimination and to endorse their names on the Not more than a score of personi paases. welcomed the aviator.
She was referring to the aviator's wife.
One of the Servants are not permitted in Arst to extend congratulations was the Members' Enclosure except for his aged father, Mr. E. O. W. Hill, passing through on their duties, who and waited an hour at the but must remain in their employ aerodrome before the arrival of his ers stands.
Any persona found loitering son at 11.40 a.m. :
Flight-Lieut. Hill had little to with Servants' Passes in their pos- яду. It was evident that he was session will forfeit the game and from the enclo- lesa a tribute to the splendid band keenly disappointed at his failure will be removed of artistes who act in It. Anny to break the record, which had been sure. Ondra, by her magnificent render his ambition for years. He intends
ing of the part of the girl, proves beyond doubt that in her the Talkies have found a young actress of sterling ability who will go far in this medium. Donald Calthorp makes memorable figure of Tracey, and John Longden gives a striking performance of the police-: man-lover.
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"LET'S BE GAY."
to return to Britain by ateamer. His leave will expire at the middle
of March.
Hill's wife is on holiday in the Blue Mountains.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
Hong Kong, February 11, 1931.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE MEETING,
1931.
The building of a large absorp tion plant in Turner Valley in the near future, at an initial coat of half a million, for the purpose of extracting gasoline from waste gaa |HE TIFFIN INTERVAL on the now burned in flares by indepen-
Last Four Days will be taken
You.
MADAM KATIE'S BEAUTY PARLOUR. 91, Wing Lok Building, Kowloon, Tel. 50841.
Tel. 50841.
JEWELLERY.
Lovely
JEWELS AND DIAMONDS
åt
ISACK & CO.
84, Queen's Road, Central
Along with the slogan of "keep dent oil companies, has been decided after the Fifth Race on Each Day.WELRY
that school girl complexion" should be a reminder to "retain
upon, according to current Press
that youthfully slender silhouette.reports. It is understood that 'con-
Those who have neglected this item can vouch for how "awfully simple" it was to lose the elender contours and how "almply awful" it is to try to regain that former slenderness.
There are a few who have kept allent vigilance over this creeping avoirdupois who aren't too selfish to reveal their method, among them being Norma Shearer, Metro-Gold- wyn-Mayer star, whose latest pic- ture, "Let Us Be Gay." will be shown in the Queen's Theatre on Sunday.
Diligence and self-discipline are her two by-words when it pertains to figurative things. Diligence in exercising and self-discipline} when it comes to eating.
A set of exercises that she has found affects every part of the body, starts with the hands against the wall; pushing the body forward until the chin also rests against the wall. This keeps the arms firm and at the same time throws the chest out. Banding the body with the arms swinging from above the bead to the floor keeps one lithe. : Another body straightener. Is found in touching the Angers to the shoulders and out at the sides. This also lifts the whole figure in an, upstanding line.
Motions that slenderise the hips | and legs are obtained by standing before a chair and kicking first one leg and then the other over the back, koeplug the knees straight. Swinging the legs back and forth
THE B-B-C-COMPANY while holding on to some object
AGENT OF EXCHANGE
FOR
Chinese Arts and Products Silk Lamp Shades A Speciality.
15, Ice House Street Phone “20665. WORKSHOP, 249, Queen's Rd.: East.
for balanco also keeps one youth- ful. The Importance, of all theso motions, however, is in continuing them until they became a habit in place of just following them spás modically.
Appearing with Miss Shearor are Rod La Becque, Marie Dress- ler, Gilbert Emery, Hedda Hopper, Raymond Hackett, Bally Ellare, Tyrrell Davis, Wilfred Noy, Wil liam O'Brien and Sybil Grove.
racts for the purchase of waste as from several independent com- panies have already been signed, while negotiations are in progress with other countries.
CLAREMONT PRIVATE HOTEL Austin Road, Kowloon (Facing the Kowloon Cricket Club. Four minutes from ferry by bus.)
Buites of roams (single 'and' double), bot and cold water ayatem, all modern sauitation, private bathrooms attached.
EXCLUSIVE TABLE” entirely under European management. Hotel has a splendid aspect in one of the feat. locations in Kowloon, away from noise, yet
sily accessible. ** Terms very moderate, Retar vations by latter or cable
CLAREMONT
Tatz.: 57889 4.57885 (Private) Telegraphic Add.: "Fern" "H.L.
Our motto is "SERVICE**
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary, Hong Kong, February 25, 1931.
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISENS AND SURVEYORS,
- Public Auctions—
ཡ
HE Undersigned have received
Auction,
Tatractions to Boll by Public
ON
FRIDAY, February 27, 1981. commencing at 10.30a.m.,
at No. 94A. Nathan Road, Kowloon A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
On View from Thursday, Febru- nry 26, 1921.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMENT BROS.
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, February-21,-1831.-
AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY by
A. II. CROOK, O.RE. M.A. W. KAY, MA.
W. L. HANDYSIDE, MA, Böc
PRICE $2.00.
NOW ON SALE AT THE
!⠀ PUBLISHERS.
The Newspaper Enterprise Ltd. China Mail Offices.
SILVERWARE
WINDSOR BROS.
We have A large Belection
of Jowel.
Jeries suitable for all occasions.
A visit will convince you.
Established 1902.
58, Nathan Rd., Kowloon,
EUROPEAN
WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER
AND ENGRAVER. Sale and Repairing of Gold. and Bilver Goods. Any kind of Watches, Chronometers, Chronographs, Ropestars, Speedometers, Typewriters and anything in the line of delicate 'mechanism. An orders executed promptly at moderato rates.
M. BOGDATŠKY, Na, 58, Nathan Rd. Kowloon.
PHOTOGRAPHERS. -
PHOTO
GRAPHS
DEVELOPING, PRINTING.
ENLARGING
and
FRAMES,
LEUNG YIK KEE
12. Wyndham At
Gorgeous Underwear Kimonos
Pyjama Suits and
Shawls.
SWATOW WENG LEE CO.
52, Nathan Rd., Kowloon,
For Swatow Goods
and Chinese Fancy
Goods.
WHOLESALE and RETAIL SOUTH CHINA IMP. & EXP. CO. 90, Nathan Rd, K. Tel. 57757. Dealers in Hand-made Drawn-Work, Embds. & Curios. Prices are moderate.
SHOES.
Footwear of High Quality. Footwear Within Your Means Footwear That Has Long Life.
FAIR & COMPANY.
18, Wyndham Street, *
Tel. 26204,
Pair Black Gr Brown Shoes from $6.00.
or Brown
Black
Boots from $8.00.
Children's Boots or Shoes from $2.00.
Best styles, most complete stock of all altes. Hepairing a specialty. WONG SIU WOON 81, Pottinger St. Phone 81474
SILK 'STORE.
GREAT REMOVAL SALE
AT THE
TAJMAHAL SILK STORE
5. Wyndham St.
Tel 26136.
SPORTING GOODS. -
ATHLETIC GOODS !
' TOYS!
THE LIANG YOU COMPANY 70, Queen's Road C
CRICKET
WISDEN" BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, LEG GUARDS, ETC. Inspection Cordially Invited.
The Hong Kong Sporting Arms & Ammunition Store. Beaconsfield · Arcade,
PHOTO-SUPPLIES
Kodaks and Cameras. Films, Plates and Papera, etc. Developing, Printing and Enlarging. ZIESS and `BUSCH FIELD GLASSES Price Moderate.
A Trial Order is
Splitted,
A. SEK & CO.
Tel. No. 23459. 26A, Des Voeux Road, C. Hong Kong.
* Bring Your PRINTING Problems to Us
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