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· DOLLAR ACADEMY,
DOLLAR, SCOTLAND.
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.
-Public Auctions
THE CHINA
instructions to sell by Public THE Undersigned have received:
Auction
ON
WEDNESDAY, December 30, 1931, commencing at 2.30 pm. at their Sales Rooms,
4, Duddell Street,
A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
comprising:—
MAIL.
SPORT NOTICES.
MACAO RACES.
Sunday, 27th December, 1931. First Race at 1.30 p.m. Admission:-
To Members Enclosure $1.00. To Public Enclosure 40 cents.
【EMBERS MUST SHOW. their
Members
can obtain 2 ladies' badges free on application to the Secretary.
Mudges to gain admittance.
ima ∙can be procured at the Race Course at $1.50.
Please refer to advertisement re Race Steamers.
GENERAL NOTICES.
"ST. "STEPHEN'S COLLEGE," STANLEY.
THE
Tonk Hatstands, Chesterfield Couchea and Armchaira, Curio Cabinets, Bookcases, Desks, Tables, Victrolas, Records. Oil Paintings, ➜REPARATION for Universities, Pictures, Round Tables, Brass and PRE
Army, Public Services, Com-Bronze Wares, Silver Ware, Car- merce. On list of Schools nominat-pets, Rugs, etc. ing for Sandhurst. Contingent of
NEW SCHOOL YEAR bo- Teak Extension Dining Tables, gins January 2. Junior Division Q.T.C.
Examina- Dining Chairs, Sideboards with tion for Now Students, THURS- Mild climate and healthful sur-Bevelled Mirrors, Crockery, Glass DAY, December 31, roundings, specially suitable for Ware, Ice Chest, Flower Stands. For Prospectus, for Boarders and at 9.30 a.m. colonial boys and boys from urban etc.
Day-Boya, apply Mr. LI HOI- areas. Preparatory School adjacent. Tenk Wardrobes with Bevelled FUNG, Banker & Co., 20, Des Prospectus and full particulars Mirrora, Teak Bedsteads 'with Wire VoBux may be obtained on application to Mattress and Mattress, Dressing STEPHEN'S
Road. C.. or to ST the School Secretary, or at the Tables, Teak Chest of Drawers, LEY.
COLLEGE, STAN- Office of this paper.
Mosquito Nets. Linens, Enamel Headmaster, HUGH F, MARTIN,Bath, Cabin Trunks, Toilet Set,
B.A., (Oxon.)
SCOTLAND.
STANLEY SCHOOL, Bridge of Allan.
AB-replies under this heading FOR BOYS, Junior School 8-12,
must be called for.
LADIES*
LOST.
etc.
and
One Cottage Piano "Moutrie One Grand Plano
THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY, LIMITED..
also
A Collection of BLACKWOOD FURNITURE Including:-
Joss Tables, Cabinets, Desks, Jardinieres, Ten Poys, Tables, etc. On View from Tuesday, Decem-
Senior School 12-18. In one of the mildest, most beautiful and healthiest districts of Scot land. Heating by open fires. Study system. Swimming bath.ber 29, 1931. Religious teaching
non - Sec-
tarian. Sole charge if desired. Moderate fees, Prospectus from
HANDBAG,-Left on the office of this paper. Prepara- George Bing Motor Bont from Kow-tion for commercial and profes. loon ni 2.30 am. on Christmas morsional careers. ing $100 reward for its recovery with eaftent.Finder please deliver to Hong Kong Dispensary.
LOST OR STOLEN.
LOST OR STOLEN.-Pass Book_No. 243 in Special Current A/e with The Bank of Taiwan, Ltd., in my name, If found, please hold and communicate with Halla Singh, 1st floor, No. 4, San Street,
WANTED.
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The following unclaimed tele- grams are lying at the E.E. Tale graph Co. Offee, Hong Kong:-
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Larmour, from Crowthorne. Mathewson, Metzinger, Mens- gerie, from New York.
McNevin, Sisters' Quarters, Gov-
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ta lease. Immediate occupancy. No. 707, e/o "China Mail"
APARTMENTS TO LET.
Box Said.
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Ohja, & Sons, from Liverpool. G. Stynes, C.M. Customs, York Building, from Hankow.
C. C. CLARKE,
Manager. Hong Kong, December 24, 1981.
AIRLIE HOTEL.
Nathan Road, Kowloon.
23-25, Under
\fent, calsine.
Modern Apart-
ments.
Three minutes
from ferry. the
Tel. 57357.
Terms: Cash on Delivery. Catalogues will be issued.
LAMMERT BROS...
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, December 26, 1931.
AMERICAN CHEMICAL
DIAMONDS.
Equal to real - diamonds in brilliancy of lustre and hardness. Cuts glass like real día- nonds. Proof against fire, atcel file, nitric acid, etc. The bril- Hancy of lustre will never become dull. Price per carat ten shillings.
Terms: Cash or CO.D.. THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL DIAMOND CO.,
P.O. Box No. 240, Penang.
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care of
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-FOR-SALE-
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HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY. -On sale at all book-stalls and at the offiean of the Publishers, BA, Wynd- um Street.
AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for schools by A. H. Crook, W. Kay and
F. V. JENSEN,
Superintendent.
Hong Kong. December 23, 1931.
AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY
by
A. B. CROOK, O.B.E, M.A.
W. KAY, MA.
W.
HANDYSIDE, M.A, B.Sc
PRICE $2.00.
NOW ON SALE AT THE PUBLISHERS
The Newspaper Enterprise Ltd. China Mail Offices,
HOME TUITION.
W. L. Handyside. Price $2, on sale WERTOVER-STEVENAGE,
at the publishers, Newspaper Enter an hour from Londona, prias, Lid., 2A, Wyndham Street.
TUITION GIVEN.
PRIVATE LESBOND in English, French, Music, Shorthand and Type- writing. Terms moderate, e, Almal Villas Austin Road, Kowloon.'
Within
la healthy neighbourhood SCHOOL for GIRLS
and SMALL BOYS, A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal. individual care and attention. For
Particulars apply to:
MISA RUTH CULLEY,
(Camb. Higher Local, Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS CERTRUDE TURNER,
(National Frodel_Higher (Certificate).
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A CHARGE OF ONE DOLLAR IS MADE FOR ALL NOTICES UNDER THIS HEADING
· ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL,
HONG KONG
December 27, Pátronal Festival, St. John the Evangelists' Day,
Sunday After Christmas. Holy Communion, 7.m Choral Eucharist, 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Peak Church),
8 a.m.
Children's Service, 10 a.m. Matina and Sermon, 11 a.m. Preacher: The Dean. Holy Communion, 12.15 p.m. Evensong, 6.30 p.m.
Preacher: Rev. H. V. Koop.
Social Evening in Cathedral
Hall after Evensong.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1931. HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE Opening Daily Official Quotations, Dec. 24, 1931.
Tugell
Salos Nom Vin.
Lait dividend and when paid
or
JERT
STOCK
Banks.
Hong Kong Bank.....$ Chartered Bank ......... Mercantile B., AkB, Ĺ
C.
#4
Bank of Asla
· fasarances. Capton s L'oion IDs.
China Underwriters ...$) China Fire Ins...
H. E. Fire lap. ......
Shipping."
Doogluce 25 H. K. Steamboats...
Indo-Chine (Fret.)...
(Def.)...6
Shell Bearers);
December 28, The Innocents' Day. Usios Waterboste ...
7.45 a.m., Holy Communion.
WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH, WANCHAL
Opposite Royal Naval Hospital, Queen's Road E.
Sunday, December 27. 1931. Morning Service, 10.15 a.m. Evening Worship. 6 p.m. Preacher at both Services: Rev. Erris C. H. Tribbeck,
THE SHARE CERTIFICATE|At the Sullors' & Soldiers' Home.
NO. 4264 for
ONE 'HUN- Every Sunday at 3 p.m.-Bible DRED (100), SHARES numbered
Class. 6690/6739, 7869/7893 and 39190/ 39214, in the above Company and atanding in the name of FRAN CISCO XAVIER SOARES having been reported lost, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that unless the ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE is pre- duced within ONE MONTH from the date hereof, it will thereafter be held by the Company as NULL AND VOID, and a NEW CERTI- FICATE for the said shares will be issued.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
F. H. CRAPNELL,
Secretary.
Hong Kong, 4th December, 1931.
NOTICE.
All Firms, Associations, Clubs, etc., who have not yet sent in the particulars of their concerns for the 1932 issue of the Hong Kong Dollar Directory are requested to forward the necessary information to the publishers without delay.
The HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY CO., China Mail Building, 3a, Wyndham Street.
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Every Sunday at 8.15 p.m.-Ser- vice Men's Hour.
Boxing Day, December 26, 1931.
Special Christmas Party for Service Men, 7 p.m..
H.K. & S. H. (old) $18.80 15.80.55 Tuesday at 8p.m.-Fellowship H.K. Land.$81
(new)$ 1 Hour,
Shanghal Lands ...Th. Thursday, December 31, at 11 Humphreys (old)... p.m.-Watchnight Service in the Sailors' & Soldiers' Home.
All are welcome,
UNION CHURCH.
Kennedy Road, Hong Kong.
Sunday, December 27, 1931, Choir Sunday. Morning Service at 11 am, Evening Service at 6 p.m. Special Music at both Services. Morning, Preacher: Rev. E. G. Powell.
** (new) ...$ H. K. Realtics Chinese Estates. 05
Cotton Milla,
Ewo Cotton.......Th. Shanghel Cotton...TH. Zoong Sing ....Th.
Public Utilities,
H. K. Tramways ...3 213 Peak Tram (old) ...$
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and Mrs. G. McLeod.
Evening Service at 6 p.m. Choral Service from Messiah,
H.K. Tels. fully part $
part paid $29 HORCA. To. S'poreTractions Ord.).
Handels Chin
Soloists: Mrs. Bowes-Smith; Mrs. H. L. Lockhart, Mr. H. Anniss, and Mr. H. Bailey.
Social Hour after Evening Ser- vice.
Community Singing conducted by Dr. L. T. Ride.
Sunday Schools: Kennedy Road, 10 a.m.; Taikoo, 2.45 p.m.
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1931, 11.15 a.m.
Subject:-"Christian Scienco."
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Wednesday Evening Meeting at
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(new)...
Mackintosh
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months'
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On demand Doller
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