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PUBLIC AUCTIONS
The Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public Auction on FRIDAY, 19th, September, 1941. at 11 o'clock, a.m.
at the Holt's Wharf, Kowloon
172 Drums Ferric Chloride For Inspection Orders please apply to the Undersigned,
Terms: Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 16th Sept., 1941.
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THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 18, 1041.
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PUBLIC AUCTION
Hồng Kông Goverment
EVACUATION EXPENSES
COMMITTEE
NOTES
REACHING A SLAM
By The Four Aces
༢་་
ANNIVERSARY MANIFESTO
the
re-
on A stirring manifesto tenth, anniversary of the "Muk- PARTICULARS AND CON- "We know we should have den incident" to-day was issued slam," writes an by "over 340 refùgëès here from DITIONS of the Sale by Public reached
reader; "but
Chinese we Manchuria urging. the Auction to be held on MONDAY, Indianapolis the 22nd day of September, 1941, at don't see where we went astray. people with the help of the de- 3 p.m.. at the Offices of the Public Can you tell us? Here's the hand:mocracies to strive for the
covery of Manchuria. Works Department, by Order of North, Dealer His Excellency, the Governor of North-South vulnérable The Evacuation Expenses Com-
one Lot of Crown Land, at mittee is still holding meetings to Kau Pui Shek, in the Colony of deal with applications for Finan-Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, gial Assistance from husbands in with the option of renewal, at a Hong Kong whose families have Crown Rent to be fixed by the been evacuated to Australia.
Surveyor of His Majesty the
To enable this Committee to deal King, for one further term of 75 with all applications expeditious years.
ly. full information must be given Intending bidders, are advised: of the monthly salary and allow-that immediately after the dis- ances which the applicant receives posal of the lot the Purchaser, (if in Hong Kong and any other par not the applicant) will be required
an deposit with authorised ticulars upon which the claim is to based.
officer who will be present at the All applications will be treated sale, the sum of two hundred dol- This sum confidentially and should be for-lars, ($200) in cash. warded to the SECRETARY, will be refunded on payment of EVACUATION EXPENSES COM-the Purchase price. MITTEE, TREASURY, WINDSOR HOUSE. 3rd FLOOR.
THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB.
The SEPTEMBER RACE MEETING will be held at Areia Preto, Macao on SUNDAY, 21st September, 1941, commencing at} 3.00 pan.
The First Bell will be rung at 2.30 p.m.
Admission to Members' Enelo- sure: $1, Public Stand: 50 Cents.
By Order,
T. A. MARTIN & CO.. Secretaries and Treasurers. Hong Kong, 17th Sept., 1941.
WANTED
No. of Sale
WEST
AJ 3 2
107
J 10 9 6
& 7613
North PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Locality
Kowloon Inland Lot No. 4319.
Between Kowloon Inland Lots
Nos. 3305 & 4141. Ping Street, Kau Pui Shek.
Registry No.
Boundary
Measuremouta
N.
8. E.
W.
ft. 11. . .
As þér
sale plan
Contents in sq. ft
Annual Rental
Upset Price
About 2,200
Pas
$1,650
NORTH 440973
♡ K
◊ Q 4 AKJD3 2
SOUTH
A K6 ♡ A
EAST
A 10,5 4,
Calling for a world united front against Fascist aggression, the manifesto pointed out that the had responsible: leaders in
wisely League of Nations ponded to China's appeal Check Japan in 1931-1933. League Would not have been so treacherously wrecked and Mus-
1
res-. to "the
solini and Hitler would not have b3been given the opportunity to OK 873 embark on their devilish work of
Q10
death."
85
OAG 2
A AL
The bidding:
East
South
14
Pass
av
Pass
4.
West
Риев Разв
L'ass
Paca
was a There
While strong support is given to the ABC bloc, the message 'calls for serious guarantees such as those given to Czechoslova- kia, Poland, Greece and other powers. As long às no serious undertaking is concluded between China, Great Britain, the Soviet Union and the United States and as long as the war in Europe and the war in Asia are not merged, grand slam at the ABC bloc
or any true in- either spades or hearts. Should ternational front against Fascism South have helped the spades, or would remain "a mere rhetorical
and futile gesture."
on he
was it up to North, to do some thing about the hearts?"
We think the fault was North's. South showed slam hopes based a very powerful hand when jumped from one spade to three hearts. Such a bid is made only when there is a very good fit for the original suit (spades) or an exceptionally strong suit in the responder's hand. that South didn't raise spades but rebid his hearts showed that he had the second type of hand. And if South had an exceptionally powerful heart suit, North's King should obviously assume importance.
The
fact
Fears ure expressed in the inanifesto that **all influential school of thought" abroad har- bours the view that Manchuria might be sacrificed in order to that in the appease Japan and hours of distress and lusion
which may come in the course of war this school of thought may influence the decisions of states- men of to-day as the school of appeasement influenced the rulers of Munich days.
"Manchuria is an integral part the manifesto. great of China," says
"The blood, sweat and tears, of
Very largely on the strength of more than thirty million Chinese economically The purchaser of the lot win be this heart King, North should have moulded from a wilderness
have raised to five bearts, when of the north an required to pay to the auctioneer South rebid his suit. If South developed region. In the Whole in cash the sum of $165.00 (being could go on to six, he would un-of China it is the richest in re- 10% of the upset price) immedi-doubtedly have enough, high-card sources and soil. ately after the fall of the hammer, strength outside of hearts to make "If Manchuria is not restored
be- The Undersigned have received WANTED 8M/M MOVIE OUTFIT the balance of the premium instructions to sell
Please ing paid in accordance with the by Public in good working order. Auction on
write Box No. 802 c/o "China Conditions of Sale. Mail." FRIDAY, the 19th. Sept., 1941. commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Hoom, No, 35, Hankow Road, Kowloon,
A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
comprising: --..
Teakwood Bed Room, Dining Room, Drawing Room and Office Furniture, Wardrobe and Cabin Trunks, ice Chests, Folding Screens, Tables. Chairs. Perambu- lators, Gramophones and Records,
Utensils, etc., etc.
also
A Few Pieces of Blackwood Furniture. and
TUITION GIVEN
R
war
South to China, the death of millions of his contract; and even if
"stretched", a con- Chinese soldiers and the sacrifice had already tract of five hearts was surely of hundreds of millions of Chin- ese will have been in vain and safe.
• As a matter of fact, South the of anti-aggression and might very well jump to seven for freedom and "human decency
to five. for which North raised
the manhood and hearts if From the bidding, North would womanhood of Europe and the be pretty well marked with the world are fighting and suffering Ace of spades, the King of hearts. will also have been in vain.” and enough strength in the black suits to take care of South's losers. And even if South play- ed safe by bidding only six a slam contract PARTICULARS AND CONDI- hearts, at least TIONS of the Sale by Public Auc- would be reached rather than an
game ön tion to be held
MONDAY, ignominiously timid the 22nd day of September, 1047, at tract. 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public
EXPERT instructresses for ladies and young girls in music, short- hand, typing, bookkeeping and
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English and French. Apply 24 PUBLIC AUCTION
Austin Road, Kowloon.
MISCELLANEOUS
な
con-
Howard with
you were partner and, vulnerable, you held:
6 10 7 5
*8
OK J S 2 Q94 3
E.P., Brass, Glass and Porcelain FOR VISITING CARDS neatly Works Department, by Order of Yesterday Ware, Carpets, Ornaments, Cut-and
promptly printed, The His Excellency the Governor of Schenken's lery, Pictures, Clocks, Cooking Newspaper Enterprise Ltd., Wind-
sor House, Des Voeux Road, Cen-one Lot of Crown Land at To neither side
Kwa Wan, in the Colony of Hong tral. Telephones: 20022 & 20011. Kong for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one
The bidding: further term of 75 years.
Schoniteu Jacoby Intending bidders are advised
10 that Immediately after the disposal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the
ANSWER: Bid one spade. This applicant) will be required to de-is a cheap opportunity to show posit with an authorised officer your major suit, If partner lacks who will be present at the sale, support for spades, you can stand the sum of two hundred dollars, a club rebid. ($200) in cash. This sum will be Score 100% for one spade, refunded on payment. the Pur-80% for two clubs. chase, price.,
1 "Westinghouse" Refrigerator.
1 Gas Stove.
1 Pair Binoculars.
1 Rádio Set.
also
One 1940 Model All Wave
"Marconi" Radio..
On View from Thursday, the
18th. September, 1941.
Terms: Cash on Delivery. LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 17th, Sept., 1941.
The Undersigned have received instructions from the Liquidators and others to sell by Public Auction on
SATURDAY, 20th Sept., 1041 commencing at 11 o'clock a.m. at their, Sales. Room, No. 2 Cón- naught Road, Central, 2nd Floor. ONE "LEITZ! RESEARCH MICROCROPE complete with Accessories..
Four UNDERWOOD" Type-
writers.
One Case Wooden Framed Mirrors. Fifteen Cases Lady's Shoes.
One “ROYAL” Typewriter.
and
A Quantity of Office Furniture
On View from Monday, the 15th
September, 1941.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,,.
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 16th Sept., 1941
FELLOWSHIP
OF THE BELLOWS
YOU CAN ORDER
A
FOB. CAR BADGE
·AT OUR INFORMATION BUREAU.
(Gloucester Arcade)
IN CHROMIUM PLATED STEEL H.K $5-each. MODELS ON VIEW.
AUGUST SCORE
198
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Sale
Registry No:
Locality
Kowloon-Inland Lof No. 4320.
Between Kowloon Inland Lig Nos. 4278 & £279
-Road. To Kwa Wan.
Measurements
N... W.
f. I. ft.
"As per
zalo plan
Content in sq. ft.
About 4,450
Annual Reblak
Upset Price
$3,333
Question No.
You (2)
you hold the same To-day you hand, and the bidding continues
"Schenken
1
ZA
Jacoby
Pass
What do you bid?: tomorrow.)
Maler
WOMEN WANT TO ENTER DIPLOMACY
The Foreign Secretary yester- day received a deputation which urged him to reconsider the deci- sion to exclude women from en- Service. tering the Diplomatic While making no promises Mr. Eden undertook to consider the views put forward by the 'depu- tation and to communicate with
British Wireless. them again,
FLATULENCE
A QUICK, SURE REMEDY Only those who are victims of flatulence know how painful this form of indigèstión, can be. The out," stomach becomes "blown pressing on other organs. Acute "stitch" is felt in the side, and under the heart. In severe cases, breathlessness
palpitation and make, the sufferer feel as if he were actually a heart patient.
At such' times, how thankfully you turn to a soothing dose of Maclean Brand Stomach Powder, 2♡ You take it in milk or water and almost immediately, the "wind”. disperses. Soon you are your- self again, able to laugh, at the symptoms which felt like a 'serious illness,
Answer
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TIN HAT BALL
Maclean Brand Stomach Powder is the accepted remedy for all stomach ills. It is scientifically prepared to correct any dérange- ment in the delicate processes of digestion. Flatulence, heartburn, acidity, Indigestion, billousness" Services of two of the fin- for all these you can always rely est dance bands in the Far East on speedy relief from Maclean. Have been secured for the Tin Brand Stomach Powders
MACLEAN BRAND Stom fat Balla permision of Life Powder AND S Colonel D. J. McDougall M.C.,signature "ALEX, CNACI and Officers, the splendid dance appears on bottle aud
Lieut.-
ton.
The purchaser of the lot will be band of the 2nd. Baitn. The Royal Maclean Brand Stomach. required to pay to the auctioneer Scots will play on the night or is never sold: 100se, but only In cash the sum of $334.00 (being October 3. In addition, Art bottles. The tablets are avai 10% of the upset price) mmed- Carnero and his talented must In bottles or flat tins. ately after the fall of the hammer, cions, will onliven the Ball. If you have any difficulty --in the balance of the premium be- The latter orchestra will also obtaining it from your local chem- SEND, IN YOUR REMITTANCE. ing paid in accordance with the render the special music for 1st or store write to Banker &
Conditions, of Sale.
sónio of Carol Bateman's cabaret Co., P.O. Box 755, Hong Kong. numbers.
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