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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1932.
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GENERAL NOTICES.
N
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
BEER BILL
ELUDED BY
U.S. SENATE
Senators Don't Want To Be Rushed.
WAIT FOR NEW YEAR.
THE CHINA MAIL.
MILLAR - PUNCHEON
.. WEDDING.
Charming Ceremony
In St. Andrew's
FRADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
YEE
HING
(TOMEY & CO.)
No. 62, Des Voeux Road C.
Tel. 23016.
SAMPLE FREE.
A pretty wedding was solemnis. The following programme will Ask for Silhouette Shampoo with Ed in St. Andrew's Church yester be broadcast to-day from the Hong hair gloss for golden and dark day afternoon, the Rev Walton Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. hair. Rogers officiating, when Miss Doris on a wavelength of 355 metres
JUST ARRIVED Puncheon, daughter of Mr. J. (846 K.C.'s) :-
Great variety of goods by the best Puncheon and the late Mrs. Pun-
5-8 p.m.-European programme. makers' Jaeger and I. & R. Morley eheon, was married to Mr. Robert
pure wool pullovers, underwears, Millar, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Millar, of "Sanghree," Rosewell, Midlothian, Scotland.
Misa Puncheon was given away by her father, and was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Winifred Henderson and Miss Elsa Bell.
Miss Joyce Crookdake was the
The matron of honour was Mrs. while Mr. Leslie
Washington, To-day. The Beer Bill and repeal of the 18th Amendment have been eluded by the Senate, and will not be considered until the New Year: The hopes of "lleer By Christ- mas "vanished long ago. Now there is no chance of beer for New Year's live. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN consider these measures..
Senators are in no hurry to flower girl.
They that at a Meeting of the refused, by a vote of 48 to 23, to R. J. Goodman Board of Directors of Green Island begin immediate consideration of Calraft fulfilled the duties of best Cement Company, Limited, hold at a 3.2 per cent. beer legalisation. man. Exchange Building, Victoria, in"Wets"" hopes were blasted then, the organ.
Rupert Baldwin presided at the Colony of Hong Kong,
on with Senator Hiram Bingham's The happy couple will be apend- WEDNESDAY, the 17th day of quashed.
ing their honeymoon August, 1932, a Call of $2.75 per, Senator Bingham said he want-and Tsingtau. share was made upon all the ed action to get it over with. members holding shares, whose As a result of the rejection of natues appear in the Company's his move for consideration, he register of shareholders on the expressed fears that the Senate 17th day of August, 1932, upon will not get around to beer until which only $1.00 per share has February, and possibly not at all. jbeen paid, and it was determined
►
5-6 p.m.-
A relay of the Reveller's Dance combinations, hosteries, waistcoats,) Orchestra from the Hong Kong felt hats, shoes, ote." Hotel Roof Garden by courtesy
of the Management (During the Intervals recorded music will be broadcast from the Studio).
6-7.40 p.m.-A programme of Victor
& H. M. V. records.
6-6.23 p.m.Operatic. Song-
Trovatore--Ficreo Flames are Soar-
ing! (Verdi).
Samson et Dalila-My Heart at Thy
Sweet Voice (Snint-Saens)
Louise Homer (Contralto) 1422.
Band-
Mefistofele-Prologue
(Boite, arr. Creatore) Selections from Mefistofele
(Molto, arr. Creatoro)
ut Fanling
Song.m
40,000 FIVE-CENT PIECES.
Satisfying Chinese New Year Demand.
The Democratie organisation op- that such Call should be paid on posed Senator Bingham's attempti the 31st day of December, 1922, to on the ground that the regular pro- the Company's Bankers, The Hongcedure of study by a committee was ing Chinese New Year comes with The first sign of the approach Kong & Shanghai Banking Cor-desirable. The vota was not con- the announcement made by the poration,
at their Head Office. aidered a test by Senate leaders be- Queen's Road Central, Victoria, cause many of those in favour of it
Chinese Chamber of Commerce, to WANTED-CHINESE ASSISTANTS
aforesaid. with good knowledge of Chinese and,
thought it best for the measure to the effect that they have received Upon presentation at the Office take its normal course.
40,000 five-cent. pieces from the, English and Accounting, abacus count- ing. Able to write English and Chin- of the Company of Bankers' 'Re-
The vote postponed Senate action Hong Kong Treasury, for exchange ese. Apply stating experience to ceipt for the payment of auch Call until after the New Year, Both the purposes. Kwong Hang Hing, 68a, Bonham together with the Certificate of Senate and House reconvened Tuce- Strand, West.
Shares, a note of the payment will day, and the regular ten-day holiday supply the great demand for this bo endorsed on the Certificate.
recess, because of the press of immall coin during the Chinese fes. Dated this 17th day of August, portant legislation was dispensed tival, and no individual will be al. lowed to purchase more than $5 worth. Impatient Voters. The observation made by some-
The demand is caused by the an body soon after the Nov. 8. election cient custom of the Chinese to en- "What, 48 hours and no beer yet!" close within each parcel and gift, roughly represents the actual one of the colna as a lucky omen iden of millions of voters who ex-
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE-PIANOFORTE upright Iron Grand, British Mike in good order, price $200, Mr. Harris, 1st Floor, 29-A, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
1932.
FOR SALE.-Powder. Blub OLDS- Recently MOBILE Roadster, 1930. decarbonised. New Tyres.
Owner Driven.
Alex.! Inspection invited,
By Order of the Board,
ALLAN KEITH,
Secretary.
with.
The measure has been taken to
pected the present. Congress to be dification of the Volstead Act or impressed by the election results repeal of the Eightenth Amend- that it would rush through a beerment.
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AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.
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Blocking Debates. But many obstacles admittedly The author of that amendment, stand in the way of final action, Senator Morris Sheppard, of Texas, notably the rules of the Senate and other prohibition leaders may which might permit a filibuster. be willing to make use of the pri
Mr. Borah Opposes. vilege of unlimited debate to block Short of the difficult job of in-action. voking closure, one or two stout) The difficulty with short or "lame- opponents could easily set at naught) duck" sessions is one of the lamest
FOR SALE-Hong Kong $ Directory | now on sale at the offices of the HE Undersigned have received the will of a majority of the legis ever known, with some 150 ousted Publishers, 3A, Wyndham Street,
"COASTWISE.”—Ân interesting book
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Rigoletto-Mid the Fair Throng
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Don Pasquale-Fond Dream of Love
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Tito Schipa (Tenor) 1282. 6.23-6.50 p.m.-A Concert.
Song
Margaret at the Spinning Wheel
(Schubert)
Marta Jeritza (Soprano) 6704.
Plane Solo
Variations on Themes from Carmen)
(Bizet-Horowitz) Mazurka in C Sharp Minor
(Chopin)
Song-
Vladimir Horowitz 1327.
Out of the Night (Lidgey) * The Yeoman's Wedding
(Poniatiwski)
Percy Heming (Baritone) E437. Vialin Solo-
Gypsy Caprice (Kreisler) Shepherd's Madrigal (Kreister)
Fritz Kreisler 6712. |-·-7 p.m.-(Closing Local Stock Quota tions, Selected London & New York Stock Quotations, etc.) 6.50-7.40 p.m.--Variety.
Selection-
Puttin' on the Ritz
Now Mayfair Orch. C1893.
The Moon is Low
Frank Luther (Tenor) 22330.
Fox Trot
If It Ain't Love ↑
Leo Reisman & His Orch. 24011.) Organ Solo-
A Little Kiss Each Morning
Reginald Foort B3324. Negro Spiritual Medley
Paul Robeson with Jack Hylton & His Orch. €2287.
Tinstructions to have recivic lators of both branches to rush alere tired Senators and presenta Song
Auction
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THURSDAY, December 29, 1932,
commencing at 5.15 p.m. at their Sales Room, Duddell Street
A Collection of Valuable POSTAGE STAMPS. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
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ON FRIDAY, December 30, 1932, commencing at 2.30 pm,
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A Quantity of
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Hong Kong, December 27, 1982,
beer bill onto the statute books this tives still voting-is that pressure winter.
of time before the fixed adjourn- Republican who wrote the 1928 pro-necessity of getting through a bud- Senator William E. Borah, Idaho ment date, coupled with the urgent hibition plank in the Republican getary programme for the next platform, has made It plain that fiscal year, increases manyfold the he will oppose. vigorously either mo- temptation to filibuster.
NEW STOCK
The
Selections.
Dear Love
New Mayfair Orchestra C1702. Happy Days
New Mayfair Orchestra C1893.
What is This Thing Called Love'?'
Frank Luther (Tenor) 22330. Fax Trat→→
Night Shall be Filled With Music'.
Leo Reisman & His Orch. 24011. Organ Solo
If I Had a Talking Picture
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FAREWELL DINNER TO C.D.I. REYNOLDS
Large Gathering At Police Club.
Chief Detective Inspector A. N. Reynolds, who leaves for Home on Saturday on retirement, was the guest honour at a dinner at the Police Recreation Club last night.
Hon, Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, LG.P., presided, others present including Mr. T. H. King, Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. J. A. Fraser, Mr., E. I. Wynne- Jones, Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith, Mr. F. H. Loseby, Mr. J. C. Fitzhenry, and Inspector F. E. E. Booker (Chairman of the Club).
!
the
Mr. Wolfe made a short eugolistic speech after which the health
of guest was drank.
After Mr. Reynolds had replied, Inspector Shaftain welcomed the guests of the evening, while Mr. Wynne-Jones suitably replied.
!
Mr. Reynolds' Successor, Inspector William Shannon, of the Criminal Intelligence Depart-
The opening ceremony and con- cert of the Normal Guide School, Kowloon, will be held at Prince's Theatre on New Year's Day at 9 a.m. Mrs. B: Silver will preside at ment at Police Headquarters, bas the ceremony been promoted to the rank of Act- A programme will be presented, 1ng Chief: Detective Inspector, in and will include a play, "Two Comic succession to Mr. A. N. Reynolds," Soldiers," "and. fantastle dancing by
the Chin Woo Athletic Association, FAREWELL TEA TO MR. SIRDAR KHAN.
O.C. Indian Company Police Reserve.
Reginald Foórt B3324. 740-8: pim-From the Stúdiaya A Pianoforte recital by Mr. Frank Taylorson.
Programme.
1. Etuda in C. (Scriabing)
Sharp
Minor
2. Asphodel, (Cyril Scott)
7
Night in May. (Palmgren)
1. Night
Clair de Lune (Debusay) La Fille aux Chevexx de Lin
(Debussy)
There was a large gathering at the headquarters of the Chinese Company, Hong Kong Police Re- serve, last evening, on the occasion of a farewell tea party to Mr. Sirdar Khan, O.C. the Indian Com- pany, 'who has recently retired, and 8.3-10.39 D. Chinese Concert from the presentation of the trophies
Valse Romantique: (Dobussy)
Local Time" & Weather Re- 8. pm
port
·
the Studio
10.30 p.m.-Rugby Mid-day pawon by members of the Chinese y Press Company in revolver shooting com-
News
10.85 pm Cloce Down.
All records in the above European programires are kindly, ropplied.. Mesurs. S. Mantrie & Co.
petitions.
Amon
Hon
those present were
2. D. C. Wolfe, CM.G.. tor "General of Police, Hon- Was Too Honorary Com- missioner of the Chinese Compamer,
The Btudio programme between 5.20 Mr &37.15 p.m. may, on any any bo placed by a relayiírón England)
reception of the latter happens to be and Mestre, DL King, B. C Ran-
good.
and T. O. Too A. 9. P. (R),