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FOR SALE
HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY, -On sale at all book-stalls and at the offices of the Publishers, 3A, Wynd- ham Street
NEW
ADVERTISEMENTS.
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THE MAGISTRACY.
that
THE ·CHINA MAIL.
“GOVERNMENT
NOTICES.
F.
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.
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Public Auctions PUBLIC AUCTION, -
ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS THE Undersigned have received TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the Sale by Public Auction T
instructions to sell by Public MEETING of the LICENSING BOARD will be held to be held on TUESDAY, The Auction in the Council Chamber on WED-8th day of September, 1931, st the Offices of the 8 p.m., at NESDAY, the 4th day of Novem- Fubile Works Department, by ber, 1931, at 3 pim.. for the pur- Order of His Excellency the Gov- pose of considering applications
ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land for Publicans' Licences. .Iotel Keepers Adjunct Licences and at Tai Kok Tsui, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 Restaurant Keepers' Adjunct.
years, with the option of renewal Licences for the year 1931-32 under at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the the Liquors Consolidation Ordin Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years.
ance. 1911.
Forma of application may be ob-
tained at the Magistracy.
All applications must be for- warded in duplicate to the Magis- tracy on or before Friday. the 11th day of September, 1931, and must be accompanied by a deposit of Five Dollars.
Anglicants for transfer or new licences, and persons objecting, to such applications, must appear in person.
D. M. MacDOUGALL, Secretary to the Licensing Board, 2nd September, 1931.)
HONG KONG CRICKET LEAGUE.
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ANNUAL MEETING
will be held at the Sanitary Board
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Loralliy-
"Junction “o
Houniary Sir es
Vis murement
N M. E.
EL.
Abant
Aper male plan.) 11,883'210'
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
WEDNESDAY, September 9, 1931, commencing, at 230 p.m., at their Sales Room, Duddell Street
A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
comprising:-
Tenk Hatstand, Glass Cabinets,
Showcases, Chesterfield Couches and Armchairs, Gramophones, Re- cords, Electric Fans, Oil Paintings. Pictures, Writing Desks, Round Tables, Clocks, Porcelain Ware, Brass Ornaments, Bookcases, Chin- ene Hand Paintings, Carpets, Rugs, etc.
Teak Extension Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Sideboards with Bevelled Mirrors, Dinner Waggons, Crockery, Glass Ware, Ice Chests, Kitchen Gear, etc.
Teak Single and Double Bed- steads, Wardrobes with Bevelled Mirrors, Teak Dressing Tables with, Bevelled Mirrors, Chests of Drawers, Mosquito Nets, Counter- panes, Blankets, etc.
and
A Collection of BLACKWOOD WARE
including:-
Joss Tables, Cabinets, Jar-
Room., Post Office Building (by the Sale by Public Auction dinieres, Tea Poys, Chairs, etc..
5.15 1.
W. C. HUNG,
Hon. Secretary. Hong Kong, 5th Sept. 1931.
kind permission) on FRIDAY, the 11th day of September, 1931, at to be held on TUESDAY, the 8th day of September 1931 at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency, the Gor- ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land at Shamshuipo. In the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July 1898, with the option of renewal
Crown by the survey plenty to be fixed
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE
“COASTWISE."-An interesting book Auction, of cartoons depicting "Happening" on the China Coast. Price $1, on sale at the China Mail" offices, 3A, Wynd- ham Street.
AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for acbcols by A. H. Crook, W. Kay and W. L. Handyside. Price $2, on sale at the publishers, Newspaper Enter- prine, Lid, 3A, Wyndham Street....
MISCELLANEOUS
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed. "China" Kall" Tele- Ofice, No. 8A, Wyndham St.. phone 20022.
TUITION.
HOME TUITION..
at Undersigned have received
ON
MONDAY. September 7, 1931, at 11 o'clock a.m.,
at the Passage between Godowns Nos. 1 and 2, The China Provident, Loan & Mortgage Co., Ltd., Connaught Road, West. (for account of the concerned.) 125 Bales Cotton Yarn (more or less damaged). Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, September 5, 1931.
GENERAL NOTICES.
BANK HOLIDAY,
the King, for one further term of 24 years less the last three days thereof.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Bale
Kowton Falindegistry No.
Fak Wing street.
Locality.
Konndary
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點
Khout
per la plan. 3,000 $4
PUBLIC AUCTION.
➡1 Upot Prien "
Pthe Sale by Public Auction
ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
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in English, TN accordance with Government PRIVA, Music, Shorthand and Type-innen
the EXCHANGE writing. Terma moderato. 6, Almal
BANKS WH be CLOSED for the Villas, Austin Road, Kowloon.
Transaction cf Public Business on to be held on TUESDAY; the MONDAY, the 7th of September 8th day of September, 1991, at (the First Monday in September). 3 p.m.,
Offices of the by Hong Kong, 3rd September, 1931. Public Works Department,
Order of His Excellency the Gov- ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land at Shamshuipe, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July,
WESTOVER-STEVENAGE,
Within
In healthy an hour from London. neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL POYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal. Individual care and attention.
Particulars apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY,
(Camb. Higher Local,
For
Camb. Teachers' Diploma).
MISS GERTRUDE TURNER,
FOR SALE.
An Attractive European Residence 1898, with the option of renewal
at Taipo.
CHURCHES
A CHARGE OF ONE DOLLAR 18 МАДИ FOR ALL NUTICEB THIS HEADING UNDER
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, HONG KONG.
Sunday, September 6, 1931, 14th Sunday After Trinity. Holy Communion, 8 a.m Holy Communion (Penk Church), g.m.
Children's Service, 10 am." Choral Eucharist and Sermon: 11 a.m.
Preacher: Rev. H. V. Koop. Evensong, 6 p.m. Preacher: Rey. G. T. Waldegrave, Chaplain, Missions to Seamen.
WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH, WANCHAL
Opposite Royal Naval Hospital,
Queen's Road E.
Sunday, September 6, 1931. Morning Service, 10.15. a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. Preacher at both Services:-Rev. J. C. Knight Anstey.
At the Sailors & Soldiers' Home, 22, Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Every Sunday at 8.16 p... Service Men's Hour.
A HEARTY WELCOME TO ALL..
UNION CHURCH. Kennedy Road, Hong Kong.
Sunday, September 6, 1931. Morning Service, 11 am. Evening Service, 6 p.m. Preacher: The Rev. E. G. Powell. Social Hour after Evening
Sunday School;-10 a.m. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST. SCIENTIST.
On View from Tuesday, Septem-vice. ber 8, 1981.
"Catalogues-will-be-issued
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers. Hong Kong, September 3, 1931.
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POVERTY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1931,
HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE. Opening Daily Official Quotations 5th Sept., 1931. Next Settlement Day, Monday, 28th Sept., 1931
Duy- sell sales Sanh. Pha
STOCK
Banko.
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Mercandie Bk., AMB. Ĺ
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Bank of Axîn 184
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Shell Bearer........./.. Union, Waterbosta ...${49}.
Mising Bengueti .....
...$ {11}
Kailan Mining Ad, vj- Langkau (Single)...Tk.
S'hai Exploration...7. Los.....Th.
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Docks, WhareVES, Gadowns, &c.
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July 29, 21
H. K. & K. Wharva..$ 184) H. K. & W. Docks... | South Ch. Motors (A)$ ...
(8) $10 Ser-China Providents (old) $ 0.00 (Dew) $ (9.20 Hoogkew ..........Tle, __N_Engineering.......T
Shanghai Docks ...The.
Lands, Helsta & Buildings.
(Branch of The Mother Church The First Church of Christ, Belen-H.K. & S. His. (old) $ 101 17.70 17.20
(Dew) 181 tist, in Boston, Mass, U.S.A.]
H.K. Landa .....$ 101 19 Macdonnell Road, below Bowen
Shanghai Lands Tis Road Tram Station. Sunday Service, September 6,
11.15 am.
Subject: "Man."
The Sunday School is held on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock,
Wednesday Evening Meeting at 6.80. o'clock.
Reading Room at above address, opene
Tuesday and Friday 10 am to 12 Noon.
Monday and Thursday, 5.80, to 7
p.zo.
The Public is cordially invited to attend the service and visit the Reading Room.
DAILY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.
(This cross-word puzzle has been made by an expert but our readers are warned to look out for occasional phonstie spellings, such as harbor, plow, and altho.)
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at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 24
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SITU
(National Frodel Higher between Tai Po and Taipo of
(Certificate),
Market Stations, containing 3 Re- ception Rooms and 4 Bed-rooms, 2 Bathrooms, English Baths fitted
with hot and cold water,
Flush
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light, Hard wood floors, Lawn, &c. For further particulars, apply.
COASTWISE Superintendent of Crown Lands,
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
china Mail Bullding.
P.W.D., or District Officer, North, Taipo.
keep
OOL
You'll always enjoy o good show at the King's
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COMING NEXT AT THE KING'S.
CLARA BOW
"KICK IN"
tru, of Sale.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Registry N
Locality.
H HAPUSKESMIČE,
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Square feet
49 | Annual Rental
'ft about
4 per vale plans," 6,000
AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY
A. IL CROOK, O.BE, MA.
W. KAT, MA
WL HANDYSIDE, M.A., B.Sé.
PRICE $2.00.
NOW ON SALE AT THE PUBLISHERS;
The Newspaper Exterprise Ltd. China Mail- Oficen.
مووید
HORIZONTAL
1-Rear
E-Crowd
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67
HORIZONTAL (Cont.) | VERTICAL (Cont.).
47-Told a falsehood 60–Feminina nama |81-Conjunction
11-Feast day ($p.) 2 62-A former Spanish
18-Act
4-Larga wooded plant
18-Centurias 16-Käyptian'sun-god
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medicinally 27-Request. 29-Established 30-Qrasay.nizadow 31-Weste
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43-Opened the mouth
wids, as in
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(abbr.) 58-Nude
59-To exure grain to
germinate į artificially 61-Large country-
(abbr.)
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tobacco leav 6-Long' grass,stem -- 7-Farm animu!» ["#"Mountain" (abbr)" [594A reddish brown
10-A political party of, INAU, B. (atbr.)
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12-Aacendad
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end of room
17-in bed
19-A prong 21-Lighten 22-Girl's name |24-Breka suddenly
| 25-Drawing rooma ]27-A. profective:cover-
ing for the clothes |22-Part of the leg⋅ (pl.)', |31-A title.
[$2-Father"
38-Holy persona
37-Mimicked
39-Harbor 41-Thin
|42-A`king of Persis
43-Happy.
48-Strikes gently 48-Ventures
| 49-Killed 'vlošántly
52-A-wrap . 58-Japanese caïn |54–Miechluvous 'chite |55-Femininė nanse' 68-Kinder SCH 60-Bummit Ex-Interjection 88-TII) sale' (abbr.)...
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Humphreys (old)...
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(new)...$
H. K, Realice Chinese Estates ......$
Cotton Mills,
Ewo Cotton ........T. 15 Shanghai Cution...Tis.
Zoong Sings ....... (12'
Public Udtities.
lege
18.50 16.80 |
19141-... ** 41
Dec.
vents for 15 Dec. | Interlea 12k/31091 Dec.
Apr. 16, 51
Aug. 19, 81 ·
Interi: 2. 0,10 af: 1073......
July 90 91
Doc. 1 cent for 1500
Feb. 24, 81
Deo. Interio Strants/d 1932
Sept. 1, 31
Feb. 5 for yaar 28291
July 28, 81
Deo. T.07 for 1909
Mar. 29, 81.
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105
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H. K. Tramwaya ...$ Peak Trama (old)...$) [14), (new)... 6.85 Sur Feries Yaumad Ferries .................$281
128
201
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June T.08 for year 306-20001. 13, 30
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Dec. Intories cents are 1991 ...... Aug. 20, 31
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190 ct, on old for year
for 10
Jus 15, 31
Dea. $1. 030
Feb. 18, 61 June 28, 31
China Light ....... 304039302946)30 [Sept. Final BỞI NÉT HÀO ĐI SAU HỌNG DỤC, XÔ, BỌ
H. K. Electrics ......$ 684
Macao Sandakan Lights ....$ HK. Tels, fully patt
part paid China Buss...Ta.. S'poreTractions(Ord.
(Pret.p Industrials.
351
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Chine Sugar með COCLA Malabon Sugars ............ Cald: Macg. Ord....Th. Pref.... Tla.
Canton Ice
8.10
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Cements (com.)' ..................$ 20.49|10.00 (10)
H. K. Ropes toimub (22
Stores, &c.
Dairy Farmers
Watsoni....
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Lane Crawfords (old),
Mackinto
(new)..
Sinceres .....
Wm. Powella
Miscellaneous.
H.K. Amusement (old) 26.50
(new A
("B"
C. Entertainment (old)$15.
*(new)$
Sou. Ch. Enterprises...$
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H.K. Cuctions(C.R.)5
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B. Ind. G.S Bonde...$ 79%
H. K. Govt. Lan..$
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Aug. 4, 81 For, 95, 80 Feb. 6, 1
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EXCHANGES.
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
On London Bank, wiro
110.
Mar. 18, 01
Dot.for year 11-103. Mar, 20, 81
Fob. Faldund for your 262-2
Feb. 2 for your Apr. 80, 81
Feb,ents for year 2-3 June 17,81
Mar. 250 for yeni 31-330,
Begil. 27,50
[22.00
MA
Dec 39 celite tur asan,
Apr. 23,81
அம்ஷ்
51% (Frem
...
Interrat half gensky.....
On demand
64%
On Calcutta-
Wirei..
6434
On demand
64%
On Singapore-
On demand
On Manila→→→
On demand
46%
On Shanghal--
On demand Dollar
Tis. 19
7%% dis.
47%
·11 Bank; on demand 11 Bank, 4 months' sight, 11 9/16.
months Credlis, 4
sight Documentary, (4
1/8/18
months* sight" 1/6/16
On: Paris
On demand
On Yokoham
On demand
Sovereigns (Bank's })
buying rate)
Silver (per oz.)
59214
Credits, 4 months"-
12%
Bight
632
Bar Silver in Hong
On Berlin-
Kong
19% prem
On deman
Nom
Copper Cash
Nominal
On New York--
8% prem.
On demand
234
Gredits:60 · days'
・834% D.
"sights
Wire
On Bombay-
Copper Cents
Rate of Native Ins
tereat
Chinese Sub.” Coin; 25% dis
Hong Kong Sub Can Par.