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HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY, -On sale at all book-stall: and at the offices of the Publishers, 3A, Wynd- bam Street.
"COASTWISE."--An interesting book of cartoons depicting "Happenings" on Price $1, on sale the China Coast, at the "China Mall" offices, 3A, Wynd-
ham Street.
THE CHINA MAIL.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
THE
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THE EIGHTH EXTRA RAGE MEETING will be held (wea- ther permitting) at Happy Valley on SATURDAY, 26th September, 1931, commencing at 2 p.m.
The first bell will be rung at 1.30 pm.
ure.
THE HONG KONG & CANTON ICE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tenth Ordinary Yearly Meeting of the Sharehold ers in the Company will be held: at the offices of the General Man-
*MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE. Members are notified that they agega, 2, Lower Albert Road, Hong und their Ladies must wear their Kong, on FRIDAY, October 9 at Badges prominently displayed. 10.45 a.m., for the purpose of re- No one without a badge will be ceiving a Report of the Directors admitted to the Members' Enclos-together with a Statement of Ac- Badges admitting non-counts, Declaring a Dividend, and members to the Members' Enclos re-electing Directors and Auditors. and Club Rooms at $5 for The Transfer Books of the Com- Gentlemen and 33 for Ladies (both pany will be closed from Septem including tax)
obtainableber 25 to -are
October 9, 1931, both through the Secretary upon intro- days inclusive. duction by a member, such member to be responsible for payment of all chits, &c.
ure
Badges admitting to Members' Enclosure will not be on sale at the Race Course. «
орол ар- Members can obtain plication to the Secretary Badges (limited to ONE) for the free ad- mission to the Members' Enclosure relatives and of wives, lady frienda. Names must be stated When applying.
On no pretext will children be permitted in either Enclosure dur- ing the Meeting.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE. The Price of admission to the Puble Enclosure Is $2 in- cluding tax, for all persons includ ing ladies and is payable at the Gate.
Soldiers and Sailora in uniform]. are admitted half price.
Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, &c., will not be permitted to operate within the precincts, of The Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
J. D. THOMSON,
Acting Secretary. Hong Kong, September 19, 1931.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned have received
Tinstructions to sell by Public
Auction
ON
FRIDAY, 'September 25, 1931, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street.
A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
Comprising:-'
Teak Glass Cabinets, Bookcases, Chesterfield Couch and Armchairs, Desks, Typewriter Desks, Gramo phones and Records, Sewing and Knitting Machines, Wall Clocks,
Tillin will be obtainable in the Oil
Paintings, Pictures, Hand Restaurant in the Public Enclos-Paintings, Round Tables, Brass
ure.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong. 21st Sept. 1931.
LLOYD TRIESTINO NAV. CO.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.
Chartered Steanter,
“MONCALIER! "* From TRIESTE, VENICE BRINDISI, PORT SAID. MASSAUA, ADEN, TENANG, COLOMBO & SINGAPORE.
and Bronze Ware, Carpets, Rugs, Silk Embroidered Pictures, Rock- ing Horse, Curios, Medical Books, etc., etc..
Tenk Extension Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Sideboards and Dinner Waggons with and without Mirror, Crockery, Glass Ware, Ice Cheats, etc., etc.
Teak Single and Double Beds with Mattresses, Wardrobes with Bevelled Mirrors, Dressing Tables with Bevelled Mirrors, Teak and Camphor Wood Chests of Drawers, Mosquito Nets, Side Tables, etc.,
etc.
and
A Collection of BLACKWOOD-WARE
Including:-
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby. informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns
JONA Tables, Cabinets, Desks, of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company, Ltd. at Chairs, Couch, Jardinieres, Tea Kowloon, whence and/or from the Poya, Tables, etc., etc.. wharves delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will not be, landed AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for here, unless notice has been given 48 schools by A. H. Crook, WV. Hay and hours prior to vessel's, arrival, but W. L. Handyside. Price $2, on sale carried on from port to port to the at the publishers, Newsner Eater-final port of call to which the option prise, L. 3A, Wyndharů Strect. extends.
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YOUR VISITING CARDS nestly and promptly printed, "China" Doe, No. 3A, Wyndham St. phone 20022.
TUITION GIVEN.
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HOME TUITION.
Within
In healthy
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No claims will be admitted after. the Goods have left the Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after. the 27th inst. will be subject to rent. All claims against the vessel must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 6th prox. or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the by our Bur- 26th inst. at 10 am. veyors, Mesara. Goddard & Douglas.
No Fire Insurance har been "effect.
and
6. Enamelled Baths. On View from Thursday, Sep- tember, 24, 1981,
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, September 21, 1931.
Lettorat-
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OFFICE. NOTICE.
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China and Macao-4 cts: por oz.
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Postcards--
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GENERAL NOTICES.
149+
Bill of Lading will be countersign HONG KONG ST. ANDREW'S
ed.
ed by
DODWELL & CO. LTD., Agenta. Hong Kong, 21st September, 1931.
SOCIETY.
THE 50TH ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING of
the above
Society will be held In the City Hall, oh TUESDAY, September 29,
neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS ¶¶¶ 1981, at 5.46 p.m., for the purpose
and SMALL FOYS, A few Boarders received in the Hodse of tho Principal. individual care and attention. For
Particulars apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY,
(Camb. Higher Local, Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER,
(National Trodel Higher (Certificate).
HONG KONG HEIGHTS
For the information of visitors the following, list of some of the highest points on the Island and Malpland is published:-
Island.
Victoria Peak
Bignal Station
Mt. Parker
Mountain Lodge
The Eyrie
Peak Hotel:
Talkoo Sanatorium Mt Davis
Bowen Road (Akerbeds)
Talmoshan Kowloor:ca
Mainland.
COASTWISE
by
"ALGIE"
BENNETT.
An interesting book of Cartoons depicting "Happenings" on the China Coast
PRICE $1.00.
Fest Now on sale at 1829
1774 BREWERS:
of receiving the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ending, August 81, 1981, and of electing office-bearers for the ensuing yoar, etc.
DAVID S. ROBB, Joint Hon. Secretary. Hong Kong, September 19, 1931.
SATURDAY'S SOLUTION.
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