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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB.
E
REMINDER.
THE
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS
AND SURVEYOHN.
- Public Auctions-
..................་
ANTRIES for the Fourth ExtraHE Undersigned have received Race Meeting to be held at THE Understand have y public
Macau on SUNDAY, December 27, Auction 1931, will close at 12 o'clock noon,
ON
CHINA
MAIL.
The Attainment of TRANQUILLITY,
EXCHANGES.
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
On London
---The attainment of tranquillity pre- supposon a correct sense of values, a' tolerant attitude towards lifu and Bank, wire
1/5 people, an exact astimation of our in- Bank, on demand 1/5 8/16 dividual unimportance and- healthi ly functioning body and brain.
|Bank, 4 months' sight 1/5 5/16 hat is why the tranquillity of credits. 4 months' elderly people in one of the beautiful things that off-set the loan of youth. Documentary.
That
of
all thes things the of tranquility eBla maintenance of good both physically and en-On demand
men-
To-morrow, December 18, 1931. 'WEDNESDAY, December 16, 1931, health
commencing at 10.30a.m.,
But attainment upen
..the
LLOYD TRIESTINO NAY. CO.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
Steamer
"CRACOVIA " From TRIESTE, VENICE BRINDISI, PORT SAID, ADEN, BOMBAY, COLOMBO & SINGAPORE,
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Whart & Godown Corapang, Ltd., at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will not be landed
here
unless notice has been given 48 hours prior to vessel's arrival, But carried on from port to port to the Anal port of call to which the option extends.
No cinime will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after
the 21 inst. will be subject to rent.
at No. 78A, Nathan Road,
Kowloon.
A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE. -
tally
What a pity it is that in Credits, 4 months" midle age,
so many people cannot attain tranquillity because they
from a permanent feeling of
they feel their
powers have waned, On demand that they are becoming back numbers
in life. Yet middle age should be On demand
On View from Tuesday, Decem- of the happiest periods for both Credits, 60 days' sight 2014
ber 15, 1931.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers, Hong Kong, December 10, 1881.
T
ON
WEDNESDAY, December 16, 1931, commencing at 2.30 p.m.,
at their Sales Room,
men and women.
4
middle- On Bombay→→
In the majority of cases, aged
-health is consequent upon the, Wire.. depletion of the blood. The blood On demand stream is the basis of health,
On Colcotta-
unless there is an abundant supply of! Wire rich pure blood, perfect health and vigour can not be enjoyed.
U
More
On demand
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1931.
HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE -
Opening Daily Official Quotations, Dec. 15th, 1931.
Next Settlement Day, Tuesday, December aand.
(Sales Nom, Fin.
Yene
sight
1/8.%
4
STOCK
months' sight Qa Pari
1/0 3
620
Banke.
sight
690
Hong Kong Bank....$
11500
On Berlin-
Chartered Bank
112
Nom.
"On New York--
Mercantile D., AAB.
Bank of Asia ...............$
19
***
... 177.
116
242
Insurances.
94%
94%
Union Ins
.. 480
$158
100
China Underwriten ...$
6.50
94%
China Fire Ias.......$
050
Про
94%
H. . Fire los.......$
$10
++ 1480
140
60%
Shipping.
49
(Bank's
T74% 1% dis.
57 nom.
1/0 3%
19 13/16
Nom. Nom. 1% prem.
"
Rate of Native In-
terest Chinese Sub. Coin
3%2% p.8. 25345% dis.
On Singapore-- Anaemia (blood impoverishment) THE Undersigned have received at the rout of that tired listless feel On demand
On Manila- instructions to sell by Public. ing, those backaches and headacher,
and emaciation. that pullar Auction
aerious symptoms are digestive weak On demand
On Shanghal- ness, nervous derangements and In
rhoumatic On demand somnia, whilst often complication develops. For these ai Dellar.. ments there is nothing to equal course of Dr. Williams Pink Pills the world-famed remedy which creates new plentiful supplies of rich reil blood to, Invigorate and strengthen the whole system. For forty years Dr. Williams Pink Pills have been doing their great health-restoring work in every civilised country in the world. Give them a trial yourself, You will not be disappointed. All chemists can supply you.
4. Duddell Street.
A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
All claims against the vessel must Comprising:-
Teak
On Yokoham8-** On demand Sovereigns
buying rate) Silver (per oz.) Bar Sliver in Hong
Kong Copper Cash Copper Cents
Hatstands, Chesterfield
Armchairs, and.
Deska, Glass Chairs,
Cabinets, Filing Player, Grand Cabinets, Piano Piano, Gramophones. Records, Oll Paintings, Pictures, Ruge, Carpets, Table Lamps, Table Fans, Curios, THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY, Hong Kong Sub. Coin Par. Ornaments. Tables, Sewing Machine, etc., etc.
be presented to the undersigned on or before
fore the 30th inst, or they will not Couch be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godown where they will be examined on the 210 Inst. at 19 m. by our sur veyors, Messrs. Goddard & Douglas.
In the ease of dutiable goods, Con- signees are requested to inform The Imports & Experts Office that, they have such govila for examination.
We Wire Insurance has been efect.
ed.
Bill of Lading will be countersign ed by
DODWELL & CO. LTD, Agents, Hong Kong, 15th December, 1931.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
E Undersigned have received.
23-25, Instructions to sell by Public Under Auction Excel- Apart-
AIRLIE HOTEL. Nathan Road, Kowloon. European Management. teni cuisine. Modern chents. Termg Moderate. Three minutes from ferry. Tel. 57357.
FOR SALE
COASTWIFE-An Interesting beok of cartoon Tepicting "Happeninas" on the China Coast. Price $1, on male at the "China Mail" offices, RA, Wynd- ham Street..
HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY. On sale at all bonk-stalls and at the icon of the Publishers, BA, Wynd- ian Street: - - 3000 MT
AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for schools by A. II. Crook, W. Kay and 7. L. Handyside. Price $2 or sale at the publishers, Newspaper Enter- ppise, Ltd., BA, Wyndham Street.
MISCELLANERKES
ON
SATURDAY, December 19, 1931, commencing at 11 am..
at their Sales Room,
4. Duddell Street.
36 Doz, Felt Hats
12 Doz. Woollen Sweaters
280 Yards Wool Serge
12 Silk Red Covers
10 Doz. Cigarette Boxes
also
A Quantity of Neckties, Hand-
LIMITED.
NO. 4264 for ONE HUN
Dinink haire, Sideboards with T
Teak Extension Dining Tables, HE SHARE CERTIFICATE Bevelled Mirrors, Chest of Draw- DRED (100) SHARES numbered era, Wardrobes with Bevelled Mir- 6690/6739, 7869/7893 and 39190/ jrors, Crockery, Glass Ware, Ice 39214, in the above Company and Chests, Knives and Forks, etc., standing in the name of FRAN
CISCO XAVIER SOARES having Tenk Bedsteads with Mattresses, been reported lost, NOTICE IS Box-Spring Sofa, Dressing Tables HEREBY GIVEN that unless the with Bevelled. Mirrora, Blankets.-ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE is-pro- Travelling Rugs, Counterpanes, duced within ONE MONTH from Screens, Tea-Sets, etc., etc.
and
etc.
A Quantity of BLACKWOOD FURNITURE including:-
Cupboards. Tea Poys, Choirs, Joss Tables, Jardiniere, Oplum Stools, Cabinets, etc., etc.
'On View from Tuesday, Decem- ber 15, 1981.
+
Terms: Cash on Delivery. Catalogues will be issued.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, December 12, 1931.'|
HE
Witcher, and Sunday Goods, ote" Tinstructions to selve recover Watches, and Sundry Goods, etc.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, December 16, 1931.
|| GENERAL NOTICES.
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly, and SANDAKAN LIGHT AND POWER
promptly printed.-"China"
Ofice, No. 8A, Wyndham St. phons 20022.
TUITION GIVEN.
in
Mail Tale.
'COMPANY (1922), LIMITED.
Auction
by Publis
ON THURSDAY, December 17, 1931, commencing at 10.30 am,
at No. 66B, Nathan Rond Kowloon.
A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
Catalogues will be issued.
the data hereof, it will thereafter be held by the Company as NULL AND VÕID, and a NEW CERTI |FICATE for the said shares will
be issued.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
#
Last dividend and when paid
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Doc. Vane
(Pinst gun (4)
114 924 ft 172985%.... | May 29, 31 Mat. 55,81
1980 vel ban $15
making 100 for 1922 ....-.-.-
Desht dividend for 1984...m.. Dea. 41. ferp1102 Vune for 193........... MIL. 4. B
Inus 19, 19
Find
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fr fi ale 1953 vera | Deo. 21. for 19
Dee. Tile, Vicentaravajo tas Sept. 30, 31 Juve in five 1/fax Open 281, 49, 50
making for rest 314-) Ooh T, 65,50 for gear Bis10-22 - May 8, 30
Mar,
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Dea. 15 ml 1925
Lest Hatides for 2011 mumiem
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87%
3.43%
4.22
24 13/16
| Douglaser mů H. K. Steamboats ...$ Indo-China (Pref.) ...$i
(Del.)...
Shells Bearer ..... Ualon Waterbosts ...4.
Mining.
Benguets
Kailan Mining Ad. 1/-}
Langhans (Single)...FI. S'hai Exploration.....Th.
LOLES.170. Rubr.........$45
Venezuela Gold Ficīds $.
Docks, Wharves, Godowns, &a.
H. K. & K. Whare.. H. K. & W. Dock... South Ch. Motors (A) $
(B) S
Chies Provident (old) 3 (5.15 (new) $ 2.35
•
Hoogkews.......... N. Engineerlags ...Fla. | Shanghai Docks ...Tia.
Lands, Hotels & Buildings.
H.R. & S. H. (old) $
(new)5 14.60 H.K. Lands....$80 Sbaoghal Lands .... Humphreys
D
(old)...$18 (new) ...$}
H. K. Realtica ......12
Chincic Estate ......$ 96
Cotton Milla.
EWD Cotton .........TH. (18)
LONDON' EXCHANGES
Rugby, Yesterday.
Paria
New York
Montreal
Brussels
Geneva
Amsterdam
Milan Borlin
Stockholm Copenhagen Qalo
17
8 17/32 674
14.7/16 ... 17 15/16
18%
18%
Vienna Prague Helsingfors
29 nominal 116
220 sellers
Madrid
40%
Lisbon
10934
Hong Kong, 4th December, 1931.
Athens Montevideo Bucharest Río
270 31 5721⁄2 44
Shanghel Cotton...Tie.
Zoos Sing...T.
F. H. CRAPNELL,
Secretary.
DAILY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.
(This cross-word puzzle has been made by an 'expert but our readers are warned to look out for occasional phonetia spellings, such as harbor, plow,and altho.)
13
15
116
18
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
22
23
On View from Wednesday, Do- cember 16,-1931.
120
29
Hong Kong, December '1, 1981.
LAMMERT BROJ.,
Auctioneers.
THE NINTH ORDINARY EARLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Head Office of the Company,; English, St. George's Building, Chater French, Music, Shorthand and Typ Road, Victoria, Hong Kong, on writing. Terms moderate. 6, AMA WEDNESDAY, December 30, 1931. instructions to sell by Public Villa, Austin Road, Kowloom.
PRIVATE LESSONS
CIN THAT NOTICE.
PEZNE
All Firms Associations. Clubs,
et who have not yet sent in the ele
particulars of their concerns!
at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose
•vis, Statement of Ac- counts and the Report of the Directors for the year ended June 180, 15981;-vákdiklecting Directors
And
Ho
THE Undersigned have received
TH
Auction
5
6
Public Utilities.
L
H. K. Tramways... 21.20 Peak Trams (tid) ...$|16|
(new)...
Star Ferries, . [963
Yaumati Ferries........$ China Light
H. K. Electric ... 191 Macas
Sandakan Lights: ....$.
H.K. Tel. fully paid ₺ [18]
,,"a¥
part 451 Chion Bars.......... S'poreTraction (Ordμf-
(Prel./-
Industrials, Chian Suger.............♣ Malaboo Sogare unul Galds' Macy, Ord....Tis, Pref....Th.
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new for 1030
Deo,
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April 8, 81 Oct. 9; 81
Doo.
T. 0.84 for 1953, THE HEM ARE
{Mar. 6, 20
Apr.
T. 8 for year -4.31...
July 89, 1
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Aug. 19, 81
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July 90.51
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Den, wo cents f97 1993
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Feb.
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T. 0.9% for year 31-6-87 Oct., 8, 31
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Aug. $3,01
+
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June 18,31
Dec.
Feb. 10, 51
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Aug. 4, 01
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Bubject to income tax....!
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3
Goots
*** 80
In Liquitatio Doo. 4. 4,50 for 1990 -
Mør, 4, 53
10
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July Meta to your 31-7-31
Oct. 9, 31
$10
(old) ..............
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208 conta na hor
Deo. (50 cast an old for 1950
Mar. 10,01
(Dew) 100
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ON
47
50
FRIDAY, December 18, 1931,
commencing at 2.30 p.m..
Storia, Az
Dairy Farma ezeruned WAKE USE
1220
151
154
at their Sales Rooms,
4. Duddell Strect.
TOYS! TOYS!! TOYS!! Horses, Aluminium and Porce- lain Tea Sets, Furniture Sets, Dolls, Celluloid Dolls, Stockings, Rubber Balls, Rubber Footballs, Tennis Rackets, Billiard Tables, Games, Soldlars, Railways, Wooden and Mechanical Toys, Crackers, Christmas Tree Decora- tions, etc., etc., etc.,
SHEWAN TOMES & CO., General Managers. Mong december 14, 1981. Dressed _al_zati mbanf). Z 1301-
enzaund? I. SOCIEEN OF ST. GEORGE,
HONG KONG. EXIBERS are requested to The HONG KONG DOLLAR M tue posible
the 1932 issue of the Hong Kong| Dollar Directory, are requested to forward the necessary information to the Publiskets Without delay.
--DIRECTORY"CO„lidu | | thežeträf/plications Yori Tlost for the-Ball to be held at the Panin- China Mail Building, telon WEDNESDAY, Janu-| 3. Wyndham Street...in a
HONG KONG KUromoting ASSOCIATION, T servida oranfph writ Jp ↑ THE ANNUAL DINNER DANCE will be held at the PENİN-
1032
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Englishmen wishing to join the Society may obtain particulars from the undersignsarul 30 3 THINSTEAD DAVIS, biel) Súcretasie) tîmediFrendarőrs, NW nålexandra «Buliding. Hong Kong, December 14, 1931.
SULA HOTEL, Kowlo##Zon. MVIMAH & .01
DAY, December, 18, 1081.
Table Bookelat 'the
Pelicula UP Hong Kong Hotel
Chirgs for dita Belson" 86.PN QUALITY PRINTING
ment must be made when booking
talles, tickets will be tested.
By Order,
With Quick
Service
WBIDO EVANS]:9) (DETUR QUERseaman myndbank(js,
Hon. Secretary:
Hong Kong, pagember 1981
GEINA) MAIL BEŞİKTA
BA WYNDHAM ST.
Also CHOCOLATE and SWEETS. On View on Day of Sale. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS...
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, December 12, 1981;
YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION..
AT LEADERS SERIA n S ADD IMP EBT JEAL RG ATE
ROGA
1.
56
58
59
60
[(6)
HORIZONTAL' 1-Exerolas prudence 5-A covering
suspended over a throne 9-Break 11-A contest for
· recreation
12-Apportion' 13-Throw-off 14-in ne manner 17-Explained 11-Pronour 21-Pack tigh
tightly 25-Ta raslet any authority
24-A vegetable 25-Rodent (pl.) 27-Ritardando (abbr.) 28-Withern
20-To cause a liquid to
perosists through something
31-84al
'33–Girl's name, 35-A rallika aquatic
Bird
SE-Ascast
20-8wallows hurriedly
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15-Borisa 25
|HORIZONTAL (Cont.)
48-Dangor
47-Elevate
48-Pertaining to
punishment
50-Girl's nema {61–Swiss river {82-A confection bi sugar (pl.) 54-Prefix, meaning
footed 66-Bay 58-Nigh 58-Insect (pt.) 59-Any 'thrin things |-.' grouped toghther
60-Chossa 81-8lumbara
'VERTICAL
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demort 8-Among 7-A to fabria BiLongs for
10. Put off
VERTICAL (Cont.) 11-Pertaining to
.genesis 16-Vocal
10-The darnel 18-A wading bird 19-Warmth
20-Organs of hearing. 22-To wander aimlessly Insect (pl.). 26-Spurn
24
28-To pry into things
with which one has no business 3D-Holy Roman
Empire (abbr) 32-Bmail atunk 34-Agrees
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(OCR)...$
Macklatosha.....
Bincetes
Wm. Powell
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June 17, 81
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Sept. 80, 51
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110
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1.85
Doc.cente for 1930.
Apr. 29, 31
62% ***
Internet ball yearly.....
+
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1
111
Buenos Aires.
41%
Bombay **
1/6%
Yokoham
2/0/%
Silver. Spot
19 18/18
20-Any open space 87-Beloved
Silver Forward..., 20
|38-Diamisu
40-Snare
|41-An elderly man
42-Glorify
44-Contaminata
48–Gentlewoman
48-Begments
40–Judra
52-One-tenth of a dime
63-Part of a ship
58-Pacific (abbr));
57-Fish eggs
The solution of the above crossword puzzle will appear tu to-morrow'o, fenue along with a new cross-word bussie.)
passengers by the P. and 0..Corfu, arrived in the office, clad In sleeveless undervests with large bath towels around their waists and barefooted. Seeing the surprise on the faces -British Wireless Service, of the department assistants, they exclaimed: Why not? Mr. Gandhi walked into, Buckingham Palace with less than this on!”.
It appears they landed
MINUS PLUS FOURS..
in the
Two Towel-Clad Golfers Startle morning for a round of gelf and
Colombo.
Colombo, November 9 Considerable surprise was caused
got caught and soaked in a heavy shower on the ninth greon, so bor- rowed towels and returned to the agents, to ascertain whether their
In the office of the agents of the clothes had time to dry before the
P. and O. on Saturday, when two ship salled.
„JEIOS INT