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"COASTWISE."-An interesting book of cartoons depicting "Happenings" on the China Chast. Price $1, on sale at the "China Mail" officer, A. Wyndham Street.
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SPECIAL SALE
of
Brunswick
Records
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
THE THIRD EXTRA RACE MEET-
ob
ING will be held (Weather Per- mitting) at HAPPY VALLEY SATURDAY, 1st April, 193%, com- mencing at 2.00 p.m.
THE CHINA MAIL.
COMPANY MEETINGS
NOTICE.
THE HONG KONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
NOT
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"THE MAYOR'S NEST”— CENTRAL THEATRE.
in
good he
| RUGBY PLAYER'S
WEDDING
Dr. Selby Miss Edna Blackburn.
HONEYMOON TO BE SPENT AT FANLING.
FRADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 355 metres (845 K.C.'6):-
The wedding took place on
5-8 p.m-European programme. Saturday at the Union Church. 5-5.30 p.m.-Orchestral & Band Kennedy Road, of Miss Edna Music.
·
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Ordinary Yearly The Firat Bell will be Rung at Meeting of Shareholders. wil bo 1.30 p.m.
MEMBERS ENCLOSURE
held in the Office of the Company. Members are notified that they and 2, Queen's Building, Hong Kong. Those who have seen Sydney Ho- Beatrice their Ladies must wear their Badges on MONDAY, 27th March, 1993, ward
Blackburn, eldest The Meistersingers-Selection "Un For prominently displayed.
The daughter of Mr. L. J. Blackburn, (Wagner), No One without a Badge will be adat Noon, for consideration of the Cup" know how
and Mr. John Alexander Robert- Directors' Report and Statement of in
Kerimental Band of H.M., mitted to the Members' Enclosure,
putting over 3
perfectly son Selby, the well-known Inter- The Merry Brothers (Gennin),
Grenadier Guards 9424. Badges admitting Non-Members to Accounts for the year ending 31st inconsequential story with the Members' Enclosure and Club December, 1932.
aport Rugby player, youngest son Echoes of the Valley (Gesnin), good many laughs. In "The May-of Dr. and Mrs. W. MacD. Selby Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies (Both including Tax)
The Share Register and Trans-or's Nest," which opened at the of Port William, Scotland.
Sir Dan Godfrey conducting the Bournemouth Municipal through the SECRE- for Books will be CLOSED from Central, he is again coat in such a obtainable
9321. TARY upon introduction by Mem the 20th to the 27th March, 1933, role. ber, such Member
to be responsible both days inclusive.
The whole theme of this British tended by for Payment of All Chits, &c.
are
The Secretary's office, 3rd Floor, Gloucester Building, (Tel. 27794), will close at 12 o'clock noon.
Badges admitting to Members' En- closure
will NOT be on sale at the Race Course.
On No Pretext will Children be per- mitted in either Enclosure during the] Meeting.
Tiffins are obtainable at the Club- House provided they are ordered from the No. 1 Boy in advance. Telephone 21920.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE.
The Price of Admission to the Public Enclosure to $2.00 including Tar, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is and payable at the Gate. Soldiers in Uniform are admitted
Kalf Price.
Bookmakers, Tic Tac Men, dò, will not be permitted to operate within the Procinete of the Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.
By Order,
Secretary.
C. B. BROWN,
Hong Kong, 27th March, 1933.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
The Rev. E. G. Powell officist-Wood Nymph 9370.
ed at the ceremony, which was at-
New
Fluttering Birds (Gennin),
Hall Light
ຄ large crowd of and Dominions picture entirely friends of the bride and bride Idylle Bretonne (Gennin), nonsensical, but with Sydney Ho ward heading the cast and aided groom.
Sir Dan Godfrey conducting The bride, who was given away E. COCK. by the tall, langorous Claude Hul-by her father, was charmingly
the Bournemouth Municipal Chief Manager.bert it is just a riot of fun.
Orchestra 9471. The attired in a dress of white satin 5.30-6 p.m. Children's Concert Hong Kong. 10th March, 1933. story jumps from one ridiculous ai-lined with pink georgette, with from the Studio..
tuation to another, but all the time pearl button trimmings, created the Interest is held by the former's by Mme. D'Obry.
6-6.45 p.m. Variety. excellent study of a weak-minded a sheath of arum lilies and orange
She carried Vocal Duet-
Hello Gorgeous (Donaldson),
Layton & Johnstone DB920. blossom.
Xylophone Solo- Miss Joyce Harris-Walker and Jocy the Clown. Miss Vivienne Blackburn, the Rio de Janeiro, bridesmaids, wore beautiful
Rudy Starita DB723. dresses of white organdie with
Song
What Аге You Thinking About gold tissue sashes and gold shoes, Baby, and carried sheaths of blue lark-I That's What I Like About You,
Phyllis Robins (Comedierine) spur, while the flower girl, Miss
DBG59, her Athol Dovey wore a similar dress Organ Solo in "Prosperity," and carried a posy of blue pansies. Master Peter Harris-Walker,
THE HONG KONG, CANTON & ¡man-of-the-street who by a great
MIACAO STEAMBOAT
chance becomes mayor of his town.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HE ONE HUNDRED
THIRTEENTH
LAMMERT BROS. and Auditors.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS
AND SURVEYORS,
- Public Auctions -
THE
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
Auction
ON TUESDAY, March 28, 1933, commencing at 10-30 u.m., at No. 29, Humphreys Building. A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE,
On View from March 27, 1933. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, March 22, 1933.
HE Undersigned have received THE
instructions to sell by Public
ON
Auction
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 1933. commencing at 10.30 a.m.,
at No. 18, Ice House Street A Quantity of Furniture, Gonds and Chattels of
the late Mr. Kelly Sayce.
On View from Tuesday, March 28, 1933.,
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.} Hong Kong. March 25, 1933.
have received)
AT 50 CENTS EACH. T instructions to sell by Rubed
For a few days only.
TSANG FOOK PIANO
COMPANY.
9, Ice House Street, HONG KONG.
Telephone 24648.
PAULINE
Auction
ON WEDNESDAY, March 29, 1933, commencing at 3 pm., ut Mesers. Sayce & Co., Book Store, le House Street. Books, Magazine, Office Furniture and Fittings. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
AND
"PROSPERITY"-QUEEN'S THEATRE.
The Warbler's Serenade, Whistling Rufus (Mills),
a white sailor vocal Duct--
ORDINARY Marie Dressler live up to MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS great reputation In the Company will be held at that M. G. M. picture which is the the Office of the Company, 1, present feature of the Queen's pro- the page, wore
Terance Casey DB753. Queen's Building, Victoria, Hong gramme.
With her la Polly Moran, suit. Kong, on TUESDAY, the 4th April, who has shared honours with her
Moonlight on the River, Mrs. C. Harris-Walker was ma- 1933, at 11.30 a.m. for the purpose in many previous productions.
It Was so Beautiful. of receiving a Report of the Direc
tron of honour and wore a black
Layton & Johnstone DB950. The two are the same characters, lace ensemble created by Mme.
Piano Solo- tors, together with a Statement of more or less, as usual. As Maggie D'Obry. Mr. Alan Gordon
Try to Remember, Accounts, and electing Directors Warren and Lizzle Praskins
dis- By the Fireside, ree-charged the duties of best man pectively, the former the owner of and Mr. Percy Allison and Mr. Song- The TRANSFER BOOKS of the a bank and the latter one of the A. P. Hall-Thompson were the Company will be CLOSED from biggest depositors, they are con- groomsmen. WEDNESDAY, the 29th March, stantly at war. Yet they remain
After the ceremony a reception] 1933, to TUESDAY, the 4th April, good friends.
was held at Gloucester Restaur-Song- 1933. Both Days inclusive, during The depression comes along and ant, the happy couple leaving lat- which period NO Transfer of the bank suffers, and it is Maggie er for Fanling, where they will Shares can be registered.
Warren in the end who pulls every-spend their honeymoon. thing off successfully, re-opens the The bride's going away dress bank, which has had to close its was a green satin ensemble by doors against a run on it.
Mme. D'Obry, with a short white
By Order of the Board of Directors,
G. E. ELLAMS,
Secretary,
Hong Kong, 20th March, 1933.
UNION WATERBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
Anita Page and Norman Foster fur coat. both give of their best In minor roles.
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"A FAREWELL TO ARMS”— KING'S THEATRE.
Ernest Hemingway's famous NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. novel, "A Farewell To Arms" has been transplanted to the silver THE TWENTY-EIGHTH AN-screen, on which it makes de- of the out- pro-
on it
&
Offices of Messrs. Dodwell & Co., duced. of Shareholders will be held in the standing types of its kind
Ltd., on TUESDAY, the 4th of
MAINTENANCE CASE ENDS
Mrs. Spary Granted Separation.
MAINTENANCE ORDERS TO BE MADE.
Billy Mayer DB804.)
Love You Funny Thing, Snuggle on Your Shoulder,
Kate Smith DB871. 6.45-7.25 p.m.-A Concert.
Trees (Rasbach),
Dame Clara Butt (Contralto) X337. Piano Solo
Berceuse (Chopin), Vocal Duet-
Ignaz Friedman 12200,
The Sweetest Flower That Blows
(Paterson & Howicy), Marigold (Dowdon & Bealey),
Octet
Dora Labbelte and Hubert Eisdel DB157.
Hearts & Flowers (Tobani), The Wedding of the Rose
(Willoughby)
Song
J. H. Squire Celeste Ocle! | DB690.
Manon-The Dream Song
(Massenet),
Heddle Nash (Tenor) DB691.
'Cello Solo-
Apres un Reve (Faure), Air for G String (Bach),
Gilberto Crepax 5368. 7.25-7.40 p.m.-From the Studio.
A Broadcast Address on the Progress of the Hong Kong Empire Pro- ducts Fair by the Hon. William Shenton.
7.40-8 p.m.---
Sir
The case in which Mrs. Ida Spary claimed maintenance from Set against a background of the Mr. Austin Spary, P.W.D. Overseer, April. 1933, at 3 p.m. for the pur-Italian Front during the world was concluded in the Central pose of receiving the report of the war, the romance of the American Magistracy on Saturday morning, General Managers together with a lieutenant and the English Red when Mr. W. Schofield made an Schubertinan (Arr. Finck), statement of Accounts to 31st De-Croan Nurse, are excellently port- cember, 1932,
Herman Finck & His Orch. rayed by Gary Cooper and Helen order that the complainant was not
0480-1. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Hayes respectively.
bound to co-habit in the same Beethoven Sketches, Company will be CLOSED from The film on the whole has been residence with the defendant, and!
Illustrated on the Pionoforte the 28th March to 4th April, 1933, well handled by the producers, that a sum of $200 be paid to Mrs.
L1934. both days inclusive.
who have touched upon every de
8 p.m.-Local Time and Weather Report, etc. tail of the story with minute care, Spary on April 1.
Further orders for maintenance the best. resulting upon entertainment of
8.03-11.30 p.m.-Relay from the and the custody of the complain-Ko Shing Theatre.
made Adolph Menjou does well in bisant's two children will be first serious role for several years, within one week, pending an ap
beal by Mr. H. Lo.
All records in the above Euro- Mr. Horace Lo appeared for Mr. pean programmes дре Columbia MAIL REVIEW
Austin Spary.
and are kindly supplied by Messrs. In giving his judgment, Mr. Anderson Music Co. Schofield said that he had made an order that the complainant was not bound to co-habit the same residence of that of the defendant.
DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
General Managers. Hong Kong, 23rd March, 1933.
THE HONG KONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
"MIN AND BILL”—ORIENTAL
THEATRE.
Wallace Beery and Marie Dress ler, who are brought together for| A second order for a sum of $200 the first time in a picture, are co-to be paid to Mrs. Spary on April THE SIXTY-FOURTH ORDIN-starred in "Min and Bill," the Me-I was also made. TH
ARY GENERAL MEETING tro-Goldwyn-Mayer film now show- of Shareholders will be held at the ing at the Oriental Theatre. Offices of the undersigned MONDAY, the 10th April, 1933, at
on
If Honour sald he would make a
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ATTRACTIVE TAILORING.
WINTER
SUITS AND
OVERCOATS.
Made Of Best Woollens and Tweeds.
WING HING CO.
18, D'Aguilar Street. Tel. 21417.
DENTISTS.
HARRY FONG, Dental,
Lat-floor, No. 74, Queen's Raşi
Central. Tel. 21258.
LAU PAK WAL, Dentisk.
HONG KONG OFFICE:- GLOUCESTER BLDG., 1st Font, "Talepkona 20461, KOWLOON OFFICE:- $35, NATHAN ROAD, înd Fiest, Telephone 58681.
TANG TUK, Dentiel. Successors to
the late SIEN TING, 14. D'Aguilar Street.
TERMS VERY MODERATE Consultation. Free.
ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS.
W. 8. BAILEY CO., LTD,
Kowloon Bay, New Work & Repairs. Call Flag "T" Bole Agents for-Kolvin Moja.
HAIR DRESSERS.
LEE TEL
Ladies and Gentlemen's Helg Dressers & Booksellers. No. 12. D'Aguilar Street. (opposite Queen's Theatre).
OPTICIANS.
***THE HONG KONG OPTICAN
COMPANY, "Phons 12232.
53, Queen's Road Central
SHOES.
guarantee XO SQUEAKS ma
(my shoes ára made łby a new process –
Gentlemen's Shoes from $8.00 pair,
Children's Shoes from $3.98 pakr. FACTORY DIRECT TO YOU, Soloing a specialty Boleing orders executed in. 24 donen WONG SIU WOON
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PREFERRED SAXOPHONE TO WIFE
Chicago.
A saxophone was Indicted here as the big discord in the late further order for maintenance and marital life of the Debits.
Of her husband, a musician, The picture is full of excellent the custody of the two children Mrs. Debits Lestified:- LAMMERT BROS., Noon, for the purpose of receiving acting, both stara sharing honours. within seven days time.
"He said he loved his saxophone Auctioneers. the Report of the General Mana-The film is full of laughter, pathos Mr. H. Lo made an application to Hong Kong, March 25, 1333. gers, together with a Statement of and thrills, and for an outstanding appeal against His Honour's decl-more than me."
The Judge granted her a divorce. Accounts for the year ended the interpretation of two auch roles as eion, the appeal being based on law
Reuter. THE Undersigned have received 31st December, 1932. 1
Alled by Beery and Dressler, is un- and facts. beatable.
Tinstructions to sell by Public
Auction
ON THURSDAY, March 30, 1933, nt 10.30 am.,
at No. 14, Chatham Road,
Kowloon.
A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
On View from March 29, 1938.
DANCING ACADEMY. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
Latest Ball Room Dancing Nightly.
New Lady Instructresses have
arrived. HOW
All the Intest Dancing Steps. taught. Classes Afternoon; Practice Nightly 8-12
and Newly redecorated charming lights to lend enchant- ment to your pleasure, 7E-1. KING'S THEATRE BLDG.
many
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, March 23, 1988.
QUALITY PRINTING With Quick Service
-THE NEWBPAPER `KYTERPRISE LYD.
AL WOMAN WY.
The following Resolutions will also be submitted to the Meeting: (I) "That as from the 1st day "of January, 1993 the "remuneration of the Con- "Bulting Committee be in- "creased from $16,000 to: *$24,000 per annum."
(2) "That as from the 1st day "of January, 1983 the "remuneration of the Audi- "tors be raised from $1,250| "Lo $1,500 per annum for "each Firm."
TURKISH WOMEN
AIR-MINDED.
Government Promoting Civil Aviation
Mr. Evans asked His Honour to make it quite clear as to whether the orders given would stand until COST OF LIVING IN FRANCE such time as the appeal decision was given. His Honour concurred.
Funeral To-day.
Paris,
The cost of living in France has
MRS. R. SHANNON'S increased considerably more since 1914 than it has in Great Britain, DEATH.
according to official figures - which have recently been published here,,
Assuming a gold basis of 100 in 1914, the gold figure for France in: The death took place at the Kew-given as 103, while that for Great December, 1932 (retail prices) is Turkish women are learning to loon Hospital yesterday afternoon Britain is 84.---Reuter,
of Mrs. Shannon wife, of Inspector fly. The Share Register and Transfer
Two Istanbul girls are now. Shannon, of the Hong Kong Books will be closed from the 27th March to the 10th April, 1933, both taking lessons at the aviation Police Force.
The late Mrs. Shannon was idays' inclusive.
Istanbul,
school run by Vedjihl Bey.
Civil aviation is in its infancy well known figure in police social *\' JARDINE, MATHESON & in Turkey but now that the circles and counted a large circle
CO. LTD.
General Managers,
The Hong Kong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Hong Kong, 20th March, 1933,
Government shows signs of en- of friends,
HE USES HIS HEAD.
Budapest. Baldness is no misfortune to one
He earns his living by altting in
couraging men and women to own She leaves behind her husband and man in this city. aeroplanes it. Is expected that three children. many more Turks will learn to The funeral will take place this cafes with an advertisement of a
lovening at fly-Beuter.
the Happy Valley local store painted on his head. "cemetery.
Reuter.
TYPEWRITER DEALERS.
FOR SALE.
Repairing & Cleaning Undertaken at Monthly Rater
HOP SING & CO.
28, Pottinger Street,
TO LET SPACIOUS OFFICE ROOMS
in the
NEW BUILDING of
TYPR WRITER8
די
THE NATIONAL COMMERCIAL & SAVINGS BANK, LTD. at the corner of
Des Voeux Road Central
Ready
and
Ice House Street for Occupation next April
Also
FOUR ROOMED FLATS with FLUSH TOILET and other Modern Conveniences Newly constructed at Nos. 7 and 9, Breezy Terraco Bonham Road
Bendy for Occupation now. RENTALS MODERATE Apply Lo
THE NATIONAL, COMMERCIAL & SAVINGS 'BANK, LTD., 144, Des Voeux Road. Central, Telephone 22705,