NEW ADVERTISE-
MENTS.
HONG KONG PHILHARMONIC
SOCIETY.
HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEET- THE
ING will take place the CATHEDRAL HALL on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER ST¤ at 5,30 1.3.
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B. J. BEST;
Hon Hea, & Treasurer...
HONG KONG CLIE
THE
NOTICE.
SEVENTE TEARLY DRAWING OF 20 DEBEN. TURES (1920 Tusu¤—$500 Each) of the HONG KONG CLUB, Parable on FRIDAY, the 307 SEPTEMBER, 1997,
will he
be held in the Clos House,
at 11 G'OLOCK AM.. on THURSDAT, the BTH SEPTEMBER 1927,
Bearers of Debentures are invited to attend the Drawing.
By Order,
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A. H. ABBAS,
Acting Secretary,
Hong Kong, 17th Ang, 1927. [5283
HONG KONG CLUE.
"NOTICE.
Tarms of Debenture Conditions
IN. 12, 13 and 14, NOTICE IS
BEREBY GIVEN that the DRAWING OF 10 ADDITIONAL DEBEN TURES (1920 Isatz-$500 Each) of the HONG KONG CLUB, Parable BATURDAY, the 318T MAROEL, 1993
will
te held in te CLUR Boss, at 31 O'CLOCK AM, on THURSDAY, the SEPTEMBER 1927, immediately after SEVIXTH YEARLY Drawing of 20 Dezistenza
Bearers of Deben'ures -re invited to attend the Drawing
the
By Order,
A. H. ABBAS,
Acting Secretary. Hong Kong, 27th Aug., 1927. [326-4
CHINESE LANGuade schoOL.
HE NEXT SESSION of the THE NEXT OF COMMERCE
CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL Opens on MONDAY, 5TH SEPT- EMBER.
Clases pro held at Chantras Baye BULLDING (First Floor) from 1.15 to 9.15 P.M., and each Student has the Pervices of Personal Teacher in addition to Lessons in Cleer.
COM
Those desirons of learning Colloquial CANTONESE are invited to municate with the Undersigned. M. F. KEY...
'Secretary.
GENERAL ÜFAmber of ComиBACK,
25th August, 1927.-- [5260
PUBLIC AUCTION. "
THE Undersigned have received
Tnstructions to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
..OW
MONDAY, 5TH SEPTEMBER. 1927, COMMINCING AT 9.30 AX,
AD
H.M. NAVAL YARD DEPOT, KOTLOON
OLD AND SURPLUS VICTUALLING STORES
"Comprising:-
Table Linen, Implement. Serge Flannel, Remnants, Blankets, Sundry Articles of Mess and Table Gear, Electro Plated Ware, Seamen's Olothing, etc, etc.
Terms of Sale:-As detailed in Catalogue,
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LAMMERT BROTHERS,
Auctioneers.
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BY ORDER OF THE OWNER
PUBLIC AUCTION
OP TE UNDZEMENTIUSED
VALUABLE PROPERTIES, Situate in the NEW TERRITORIES in the Colony of Hong Kong: NEW KOWLOON INLAND LOT No. 53, on which is situated tha TAI WAN CLASS FACTORY. This Lot is situate at KOWLOON
BAY:
A FISH POND situato at NEW KOWLOON INLAND LOT No.
8 in the NEW TERRITORIES,
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INTIMATIONS.
HONG KONG FOOTBALL
LEAGUE.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST 29th, 1927.
PPLICATIONS for Admission to to the above League must reach the Undersigned on or before the 31st ACOUST accompanied by the En trance Fee of TWENTY DOLLARS.
INTIMATIONS.
INTIMATIONS.
THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR More Words of Wisdom,
There was a nil return of not- Aable disease for the 24 hours ended August 28th
St. Stephen's College, Prospect Place, Bonham Road, re-opens on Monday, September 19th.
Resealing of probate of the will of Miss N. E. Beath, late of the Prasbyterian Medical Mission, at Swatow, who died at London, on October 27th, 1995, has been granted to Mr. L. R. Andrewes (of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master), ati torney of Hamilton. Maxwell, 11,
BOARD. WA
"ANTED—EUROPEAN BER- * The question #hother we could THING ASSISTANT for part with alcohol us, à food may" Mooring and Unmooring Varsala possibly prove a bone of contention Applicants baring Experience for all time, though it in scarcely No Olab can be admitted to the Apply to the BOARD'S WEAR/conceivable that such an important Herts, left Shanghai last Sunday land. The Hong Kong property is
Bustswain or Quartermaster preferred. | MANAGER,
League unless affiliated to the Boxo Kore FootBALZ Á250CTATION,
F.O. Box 237.
W. E. HOLLANDS,
Hon. Secretary. [6407
HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.
PPLICATIONS for Afilidi ́n to the above Association must Tch the Undersigned by the 31st accompanied by the Neccesary Fee of TWO DOLLARS. Clubs ONE DOLLAR Entranco Fee Newly affiliating
W. E HOLLANDS,
Hon. Secretary.
Extra
F.O. Box 233,
HONG KONG FOOTBALL "ASSOCIATION.
REFEREES AFFILIATION, APPLICATION Blistion to the above from Qualified
Association must reach the Urdersigned by the 31st accompanied by the Annual Subscription of UNE DOLLAR
W. E-HOLLANDS,
Hon. Secretary, P.O. Box 233.
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·WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS.
CEALED TENDERS will be Re- csived at the Office of the 0.0, R.A.S.C., Headquarters Ofices, Victoria Barracks, Hong Kong, until 12 O'CLOCK Nooy, on the Dates stated, for the undermentioned Services for the Periods as stated:
SIX MONTHS COMMENCING 1st OCTOBER, 1997:
5TH SEPTEMBz3, 1927:-Meat.
617 SIXMDIR, 1937: — HOSPITAL
SUPPLIES,
CH SEPTEMBE, 1927--INDIAN SUPPLIES. 8TH SETTENREL, 1997: GXLLL
SUPPLIES "B." STH SEPTEMBER, 1997:- FORAGE. STA. SZYTEM3X1, 1997 :- Fuzi.
Fender Forms and any necessary Information may be obtained at the above Office between the Hours of 10 A. and 1. Daily, except Sundays.
NOTICE...
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FOR SALE OR TO BE LET UNFURNISHED.
No. 27, PEAK, LUĞARD ROAD.
GET Roomed FOUSE, with Central Heating, Five Bedrooms, Four Bathrooms. Three Irving Booma. Modera Sanitation, Grass Tennis Court and Garden-Apply: LINSTEAD & DAVIN, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
[4776,
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UVE-Roomed HOUSE, No. 49. in GRANVILLE Road, KowiCION, with Fitsh and Banitary Coa veniences.
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FOR DISPOSAL.
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Alo Farmitare from Three-roamed Hong Kong Flat TEL Q. 4630. HONG KONG SMALL INVESTOR'S.
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operation as alcoholic fermentation by which the fruits of the earth may be preserved is not in some way intended for the benefit of mankind.
DEWAR'S
WHITE
LABEL"
SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. G. R. HEYWOOD.
PASSES AWAY AT TAIPO.
We regret to record the sudden. death, at 12.30 p.m. yesterday, of
Hong Kong solicitor, whose offices.
A baitalion of the Bedfords and Cautes Crescent, Edinburgh, Scot. Guy R. Haywood, a well-known
for Weihaiwei, They travelled valued at $700.
The amount of are in Pedder. Building.
On the Blue Fannel transport Scottish property is not known. Herminius,
An amendment has been made in the regulations governing hawkers by which Wong Nei Chung Road added to the list of roads in which hawkers' cries are prohibited.
Mr. Haywood died at his resid- once at Taipo. He was in good will come as a shock to his many health on Saturday, and his death
friends in the Colony.
Mr. Haywood had practised in the Colony during the past fourteen or fifteen years and was frequently seen in the various Courts.
He was, we believe, a member
A memorial service for the late Wor. Bro. D. C. Logan, who was Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Eastern Scotia, was held at Zetland Masonic Hall yeserday morning. The service was of a most impressive character, and was conducted by The following telegram from Mr. the Chaplain, the Rev. N. Evans. Quist at Shanghai has been received There was a large gathering of of St. George's Society and of the by the Netherland Consulate Masons, including the District Hong Kong Club. Of an extremely Grand Master of the Scottish Con- genial disposition, his untimely stitution (Dr. G. D. R. Black), and death will be deplored by many, the District Grand Master of the and sympathy will be lait for his English Constitution, and District wile, Mr. Haywood was probably Officers, as well as representatives
about forty years old.. from all lodges.. Mr. W. Logan, father of the late Capt. Logan, was also present.
General, Hong Kong: Heartfelt thanks best wishes all-Quist.”
HOSPITAL NURSE BE SCOTCH WHISKY land on
Required 1ST NOVEMBER 1927. Fally Trained Nurse, British Qualifica tions including C.M.B. Certificate and 08.31 0. Certificate. Salary: Tis. 100 Per Month with Board and Lodging. FETARY, BERTINE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, Apply with Copien of Becent Testimonials to the ACTING SEC TITLE,
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TO RENT-Hat Share in Matshed available Reprise Bay, Inquirers kindly give Telephone Number. possible, when writing to P.O. Box 14, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Office: 11, Ice House
Street.
London Office: 21, Bride Lane,
Fleet Street, E.Ć. 4.
OF GREAT AGE.
Dr. W. V. M. Koch is leaving October 1st on his return to Hong Kong. He wil travel vid Canada and is due bere on October 31st by the Empress of Asia.
There was a large attendance at Various articles and money, the Kowloon Dock Bathing Beach amounting in value to 841.50, are yesterday afternoon, when the Band
AWARDED reported to the police as having of the lat Battalion of the Cameron-
GOLD
50
and PRIZE MEDALS!
The Daily Dress It Never Varies.
HONG KONG, August 29th, 1927,
BRITISH RAILWAYS AND
MOTOR TRAFFIC.
THE railway companies in Great Britain are preparing to face the
SOLE AGENT:
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS
'PHONE C. 616.
ESTABLISHED 86 Yaz
[30
Lay
on all
been stolen from the residence of ians provided the concert pro- Mr. Baptista at No. 6, Hart gramme." Avenue.
The 7th yesterly drawing of 20
Debentures (1920 isane-3500 each) of the Hong Kong Clab, payable on Friday, September 30th, will be held in the Club House at 11 am. on Thursday, September 8th..
A would-be suicide, a Chinese, who said that he was unemployed, was taken from the harbour into which he had thrown himself from
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GARAGE FIRE AT WANCHAI.
APPRENTICE SUCCUMBS TO
+1
FUMES.
BRIGADE'S SMART WORK.
An outbreak of fire at a motor
repair shop in Wanchai on Satur-
As previously stated, these concerts are being given week ly, by different bands, in order to day evening resulted in the death raise funds for a swimming gala
by asphyxiation of a Chinese ap- for Services at the end of the sea-
prentice, who was asleep in the son. The programme given was hop at the time. The shop, which as under :-Overture, "Zampa
is on the ground floor of a three (Herold); Cornet Sole, "My Ain storey building at No. 19, Tai Wo Folk (Lemon); Excerpts from the Police Station, is conducted in- Street, Wanchai, quite near, to No. "Carmen" (Bizet); Inter-der the name of the Wing Hing Co.. opera mezzo, "The Butterfly" (Bendix) The business is mostly concerned Hungarian Rhapsody, "No. (Liszt); Eumorous Variations on electric batteries, but minor repaira with the repair and recharging of Three Blind Mice" (Lotter) to motor cars are also carried out. When the fire broke out only one the shop. It is stated that the car and two motor-cycles were in gasoline which was being emptied either into or out of a tank of the car, burst into flames which im. mediately got a firm hold on the car. The car was destroyed, with the exception of the engine, but the There has been no further deve-motor-cycles were only damaged, lopment with regard to the C.N.C. and are repairable. dispute during the week end, so far
the Praya wall at Kennedy Town Czardas, "Spirit of the Woods " on Friday. Questioned, the man (Grossman); National Fantasia on said he had wanted to go to Cinga"Scottish Airs" (arr. Godfrey) pore but was without the necessary and The Cameronian Rant."
funds.
ab
the street in Caine Road on Satur
A Chinese coolie who ran across
day morning was knocked down by a motorcar which was going in a westerly direction. The man was injured in the leg and back and was taken to the Government Civil Hospital.
$3.
.
and Mrs. Morris and Mr. R. R. Boxburgh. Embarkations here for
Europe by the same vessel, sailing by the same ship were included Mr. J. Duguid and Mrs. T. M.
Resealing of probate of the will of Joy Maclean, or Fraser, who died land, on June 30th, 1920, has been at Garden Terrace, Aberdeen, Scot-
THE C.N.C. DISPUTE.
The news was quickly carried to as can be ascertained. It is under- No. 2 Police Station who notified stood that both parties are still in the fire brigade and an appliance touch with each other up North, from Wanchai, followed immediate but whether anything tangible has by one from the Central Fire resulted is not known. There is Station, was rushed to the scone. still an optimistic feeling prevailing will see the end of the dispute. that the early part of September
THE WEATHER,
い
THE PROGRESS OF THE TYPHOON.
The fire was quickly mastered and the "stop" signal was given within twenty minutes. The build- ing is not harmed except for scorch- ing and smoke. The fire was con- Aned to the lower regions, and the two upper floors were not damaged
at all.
already dead probably of annabin It was found that an apprentice, aged 21, had been sleeping in the cockloft of the garage, and was
tion before the fireman reached him.
*
According to Manila reports and His remains were retrieved and had of a typhoon heading toward the other advices, there are indications not been much burned. Colony. This is one out of three Pacific. There is a chance, how- or four now in this part of the "OUR CABARET". AT THE ever, that it will not come near
THEATRE ROYAL.
enough to do as any harm. Yester- day morning it was some 700 miles away, and while on Saturday it was moving this way, during the night it appears to have somewhat alter- ed its course.
Advices yesterday showed that it was moving very slowly or stationary.
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competition of the roads in the only way it can ever he met eller tively-by improving their OWE services. The Southern Railway is setting the other railways an exam- ple. As a result of motor competi tion before, the war the Southern of goods and passengers. This ex- Railway closed down many of its plains the development of motor by Major C. Willson at the Central Fines totalling 8441 were imposed ΜΟΝ
ONTES Up to $100.000 stations, as the passenger traffic lorry services which take goods Magistracy on Saturday morning
Available for Investment on 1st Clare Mortgage Security subject there had so decreased that it was from door to door. It also scen 20 Chinese, charged with smok to a Trustee Valuation.
Dot worth while to keep them open. counts for the thousands of motoring opium in a divan. Five of the Apply: MESSES, DEACONS, 6124]
Princes Buildings.
The competitor of the railway is coaches that are now met with on
men were the keepers of the divan now the motor coach, which is the highways of England, especial $100. The smokers each had to per STILL FAR FROM HONG KONG.
and their fues ranged from $75 to soriously affecting the traffic be-y in the summer months. The tween holiday places. The rail railway companies with dwindling ways are going to fight for the receipts and discontented share- traffic, and the Southern Railway holders have at last been compell-north hy s. Baruna Maru, includ Passengers arriving from "the Company is leading by a heavy led to bestir themselves. The new ed Major H. C. Hall, Dr. S. A. cut in fares.
feature is the heavy cutting of the For many years the railways en- first-class fare which for joyed what was virtually a mone-places is cheaper than the old poly of the transport, services in third-class fare. the United Kingdom. And being The directors of the Southern | Hazlerigg monopolists they regarded them Railway have the sense to issue selves as an institution which could cheap day tickets for use afford to treat the public with a trains on Sundays, and on a great. certain aloofness.
They control- ly increased number of trains on led the situation.
They could Saturdays. They are encouraging granted Mr. L. R. Andrewes (of ful one, with maximum tempera carry on their business very much shopping expeditions to London by Messrs. Jonson, Stokes and Mas-ture around 69 at the maximun. as they pleased. Then came motor- allowing passengers to take back ter), the attorney of Miss Annies ing, and later came the war when with them sixty pounds' weight of Moffet MacLean, Be 11 Groy Street, motor transport suddenly assumed goods free of charge. Moreover, Aberdeen. Hong Kong property is an importance never previously they are letting the public know all valued at $2,500, and Scottish pro- realised. At the end of the war about it. They are not keeping the party at 21,802. the motor lorry proved its re- new departure in the dark. They! liability and convenience for the are advertising and pushing the on No. 32, Hollywood Road, result A raid made by Sgt. Macdonald carriage of goods. For the con- cheaper fares as energetically sa a ed in the appearance of four veyance of passengers bus and storekeeper pushes a selling line Chinese men and nine women before motor conch services were introdus of goods. The whole affair of the Major C. Willson at the Central day read ed and developed all over the competition between rail and road Magistracy country.. Instead of recognising is as yet only in its first stage of that a new and formidable form of conflict, and there will be interest competition had arrived and ad-ing developments,, but the public justing themselves to meet it the in England have the pleasant ex- railways ignored it. They even pectation that whatever happens put up their charges for goods, they will bencht which set the trading community against them. The spirit of mono- poly was alive and retire. But they forgot that although it is fine to have a giant's strength it is not always-wise to use it as a giant- The lack of vision and enterprise
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** PROCURATION.
Phone: No. 711 0.
LOT Nos. 5908 and 6918 in TO LET
SURVEY DISTRICT 1 in the NEW TERRITORIES (Agricul tural Lota)
TO BE SOLD
PUBLIC AUCTION
THURSDAY, zzz 15rn SEPTEMBER, 1927, AT 3 O'CLOCK PAL
IN FOUE LOTS
M1802: LAMMERT BROS,Anctioneers
AT THEIL.. SALES BOOM.........
No. 8, DUBBELL BELLET, HONG Koro.
For further Particulars and Condi-
tions of Sale, Apply tori
Massaa. HASTINGS, DENNYEZ
ZED BOWLEY,
Vender's Solicitors,
8, DES VIEUX ROAD CENTRAL...
Mzmas. LAMMERT BROS.,
***NETA FationéCIK".
No. 8, DUDDILL. STREKT,
Hong Kong, 19th Aug., 1997, [6233
OFFICES
STEPHENS'- BUILDING, 67/69, DES VOEUX ROAD:
CENTRAL
AND
PRINCE'S BUILDING, CHATER ROAD,
the
A gold bracelet, valued at 870, property of Mm. A. C. Peter at No. 3, King's Park Building. sen, was stolen from her residence
Weather Reports
The week-end has been a benuti-
W.N.W.
FAREWELL PERFORMANCE. MISS WOODS MAKES HER DEBUT.
Mr. Charles Chamier's Company concluded their Hong Kong visit with a very successful performance at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night...
A
papulae numbers were given and Bome of the Company's most every member of the Company ap end," showing the position of the Miss Aileen Woods made her first The weather reports for the week-peared to be in splendid form. typhoon have been as under Royal Observatory read:
appearance with the Company, sing- Saturday morning's report by the
ing several of her favourite songs which she interpreted with charm- Pressure is highest from 8. Man- ing artistry, accompanied by Mrs. churia to the East of Japan." The Woods. The singer was loudly ap northern typhoon appears to bave plauded and all who have heard of Manila and another about 300 much pleasure of late, will wish her filled up. There are indications of her in Hong Kong, especially the a typhoon about 300 miles E.N.E. troops, to whom she has given so miles north of Yap, both. moving Bon voyage
The evening report of the same
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and a
successful tour with "Our Cabaret."
Mr. Charlos Mason was as ininit- able as ever, especially when in charge of The position of the eastern search of the straight banana “ gambling. It was stated that they typhoon is uncertain The stern and in the song "Nobody Loves were playing fantaa at the time and tionary about 300 miles ENE of
typhoon appears to be nearly sta- Me."
The Misaer 18 was found on the table. The Manilo
Rita and Delia. Vivienne were particularly charming four keepers of the gaming house
in their speciality dances and Miss were fined $50 each and the players
"Jo" Wren delighted the audience in were mulcted in the cum of 85 each.
original duets with Mr. Billy Bray. tention of the house once more with Mr. Kenneth Rayner held the at his piano and struck a popular note in his encore The March of the Toy Drum Major."
کمیت
Obser
Yesterday's Report. Yesterday morning's Royal vatory report stated:
Pressure is higheat from Man-- churia to the B. E. of Japan. The The concert party of HMS. position of the eastern typhoon is Despatch" will, as already announc- uncertain. The western typhoon &P peare to be deepening and remain ed, give a farewell entertainment at the Royal Naval Theatro this miles to the east of Apari,
ing nearly stationery, about 250
The concert party has been the (Monday evening and to-morrow).
Evening Report, roughly trained by Capt. Sparrow, The evening report and forecast R.M., and may be relied upon to issued at 5 p.m. read: put up a sparkling entertainment The position of the eastern that the companies played into the died suddenly on Friday night letter to the Manager, RN Can- 250 miles to the cast of Aporri
filly coats. They may be booked by typhoon is nearly stationary about hands of the motor transport com. The body was taken to the teen, or to the Indespatchables Local forecast-West or variable panies regarding both the earringe Mortuary.
Shin' Office, EM.S. Despatch.. winds, light to moderato,-dair
An Annamite cook-boy, employed
Miss Joan Norman, the necom- panist, had a great deal to do and did, it exceedingly well
The clever little military: "bur- lesque entitled "The Disorderly Room," written during the War McKillop, agnir vastly amused the audience, Billy Bray and Charlen Mason admirably taking the leading
APPLY S. J. DAVID & COA in railway policy "simply meant by Mr. Tremouillot at Pokfulam, Beats are one dollar (reserved) and typhoon is uncertain. The western by Meurs. Billy Bray and William
PRINCE'S BUILDING,
CHATER ROAD.
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