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COASTWISE."-An interesting book of cartoons depicting "Happenings" on the China Coast. Price $1, on sale. at the "China Mail" ofiens, HA, Wynd-] ham Street
AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for schools by A. H. Crook, W. Kay and W. L. Handvelde.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
M.C.L.
There will be a BRIDGE and MAHJONG TEA DANCE at the Hong Kong Hotel on TUESDAY, March 8th, from 3.30 until 6.30. In aid of the M.C.L. Funds,
Details to be announced later.
Please keep this date free.
Tickets $2 to include tea.
Lady Peel has kindly consented to be pre- sent and to give away the prizes.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned have received
Auction
ON
THURSDAY, January 28, 1932, commencing at 10.30 am, at No. 76B, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, also
Baby Pram, and Cot.
On View from Wednesday, Janu- ary 27, 1932.
Terms--Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, January 22, 1932,
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AND SURVEYORS,
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TUITION GIVEN.
1, PRIVATE LESSONS
in English, French, Music, Shorthand and Type- -writing. Ternia moderate. 6, Almai
Vilas, Austin Road, Kowloon,
HOME TUITION.
WESTOVER-STEVENAGE, Within an Bour from London. In healthy; neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal. Individual care and attention. Particulars apply to:
For
MISS RUTH CULLEY,
(Camb. Higher Local, Camb, Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER,
(National Frodel Higher (Certificate).
PHOTO-SUPPLIES
Kodaks and Cameras,
Films, Plates and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing and Enlarging.
ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES Price Moderate,
A Trial Order is Solicited
A. SEK & C
CO.
Tel No. 23459. 26A, Des Voeux Road, C.-
AN INTRODUCTORY. HISTORY
CROOK, O,BE MA
HANDYSIDE. MA, B.S¢
PRICE $2.00,
NOW ON SALE AT THE WAN PUBLISHERS,
Newspaper Enterprise Ltd. – China Mat Officemate
Auction
ON
FRIDAY, January 22, 1932, commencing at 5.15 p.m.
at their Sales Rooms, 4, Duddell Street,
A Valuable Collection of
POSTAGE STAMPS,
Comprising:-
British Colonies, Hong Kong, China, etc., etc.
On View from Wednesday, Janu- ary 20, 1982,
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneera. Hong Kong, January 18, 1932.
By Order of the Mortgagee
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Messrs. LAMMERT BROS. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction
on
THURSDAY, January 28, 1932,
at 3 o'clock p.m.
at their Sales Room,.
Duddell Street
The Steel Passenger Steamer
HOI LEE
THE CHINA MAIL.
STUDENTS' ART EXHIBITION.
"Black & White Pictures Outstanding
FINE BIRD DESIGNS.
It is difficult to appreciate, with- out seeing, the splendid work that is at present on view at the Roof Garden of Sincere's, in the form of Jan exhibition, of Chinese art by the students of the Lai Ching Art College.
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The exhibitioa gives a remarkable insight into the interpretation of Chinese art,
and one wondern at Wire the amazing ability in design and purity of colour shown by the stu- dents, many of whom. are beginners. Taken generally, the black and white pictures are the best, having both depth and line; without tha suggestion of; à photograph. In some cases it might, at first appear}
COMPANY MEETINGS that the brush had been used in-
THE HONG KONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY
CO., LTD.
discriminately, but a second glance will assure the critic that there is a subtle understanding behind it all, and what it lacks in detail it makes up in reality. Others, of course, take an opposite effect, the minu teness of the design being ex- TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN quisite, there being some very fine that the FORTY-FOURTH bird pictures that at once cluim at- "ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING (tention in this respect.
INOTH
On demand Dollar
on demand Sovereigus
buying rate) Silver (per oz.)
of SHAREHOLDERS in this Com-
Advanced Students. pany will be held at the Offices of
82% pa. Mesara. Jardine, Matheson & Co.,!
Colour, too, has not been neglect.Chinese Sub. Coin. 28% dia. Ltd., on TUESDAY, 15th Febru-ed, and one finds among the work of Hong Kong Sub. Coin Par. ary, 1932, at NOON, for the pur-the advanced students, Home very puse
of receiving the Report fine efforts, Outstanding among of the Directors together with these are. "Storks" and "Eagle" by the Statement of Accounta Mr. Yung Chi-ping, "Wolf" and for the year ending 31st Decem- "Peony" by Miss Fung Min-tsing, ber, 1931.
"Playing Music under the Fira" by
The REGISTER of SHARES of! Miss Kan Liu-lin, "Lichces" by the Company will be, CLOSED Miss Lai Tai-fei, and “Rest under from THURSDAY, 28th January, the Plum Trees" by Miss Ho Hung- to TUESDAY, 16th February, both Jai. days inclusive, during which period no transfer of shares be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A series of seven pictures by Mr. can Pau, one of China's moat noted
fartists, and principal of the Lai
Ching Art School, command great. Lattention, especially the "Seene from Stanley" in`my opinion is the The Secretary,best thing in the exhibition. Hong Kong, 19th January, 1932. best picture by a pupil is "Storks."
L. S. GREENHILL,
GENERAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.
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In addition to the paintings there re also some very fine embroideries, und also specimens of woollen wear. The latter, which are
de. parture for the school, are very simple and consint main- ly of jerseys fred] jumpers. Before concluding a word must
said of the work
-J.E.W.
of
All Firms, Associations, Clubs, be etc., who have not yet sent in the Mrs. Pau, who has some very fine!
paintings and silk embroideries. particulars of their concerns for
The exhibition closes to-morrow the 1932 issue of the Hong Kong evening. Dollar Directory are requested to forward the necessary information to the publishers without delay.
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