NEW ADVERTISE- MENTS.
A. S. WATSON & CO. LIMITED.
NOTICE.
INTIMATIONS.
BANK HOLIDAYS.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1927.
"N. Ordinance. No.
Accordance with OnDHANGE
BANKS will be CLOSED for the SATURDAY, the 24rr, DECEM- TRANSACTION of PUBLIO RUSI.
OPEN until 6 1.K.
will be on MONDAY TUESDAY.
On MONDAY, the fork and TOES. DAY. the 7TH DECEMBER, AN Departments will be CLOSED.
ON THESE DAYS.
Tim Hoxe Koro Diarenbaky, Dic PENSING DRYARTMENT, Will be OPEN for Dispensing Prescriptions from 10 AM to 1 rx and from 6
Fix to
7:30 PM
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD. Hong Kong, 29rd Doc., 1927. [5801
ON
PEAK CHURCH.
N CHRISTMAS DAY HOLY COMMUNION will be at Ɛ A.M.
[3804"
in the PEAK CHURCH.
PRESENTATION TO REV. H.
the
INATANT,
26T1 and (CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS).
Hong Kong, 1st Dec., 1997. (5867
FANLING HUNT,
BOXING DAY PAPER HUNT. THE MEET for the DECEMBER THE
BUNGALOW at 11 am., MONDAY, DECEMBER 26TH.
[5683
FANLING HUNT STEEPLE. CHASES.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24TH,
# 3.15 P.M.
DMISSION to Public Enclosure, A $1.00, Ladies Free
Admission to Nubacribers Enclosure on production of Badgs only.
Subscribers can introduce Two Ladies and Two Non-membera at $5.00
Cara parked on the Rececabres: $5.00 Ench.
COPLEY MOYLE.
RECEPTION will be held in the CATHEDRAL HALL on THURSDAY, 39TH INSTANT, from 5 6 F.., to Bid FAREWELL to the Ray. H. COPLEY MOYLE. 41 5.30 F... Presentation will be made to Mr. MOTLE by the Fox. Ma OWEN HUGHES on behalf of the Subscribers to the Presentation Fund. All Interested are Invited to be Present, Tes will be serval from $ 2.,
On behalf of the Church Body."
C. BLAKER,
Hon. Secretary.
(5690
-IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONG KONG.
J
IN THE MATTER OF THE EStată, of ROBERT ORESP HURLEY, LATH OF VICTORIA IN THEĈOLONT or HONG KONG, DICHASED..
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Court has, by virtue of Section 53 of The Probates Ordin- ance 1897 (No. 3 of 18-7), male an Order limiting the Time for sending in Claims to or against the above Estate to the 22an Day of JANUARY, 1928.
Creditors and Claimants are bereby requited to send their Claims to the Undersigned by the above Date.
Dated this 23rd day of December 1927.
HUGH ADAIR NISBET,
Official Administrator.
[1693
THE HONG KONG "IRON MIN ING COMPANY, LIMITED.
To's
TAKE
DR KARL JUSTE
PAKE NOTICE that the Board of Diretora in the above named Company require you on or before the 7TH Day of JANUARY, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-sight to pay the Sum of TEN DÜLLARS Per Share due from you in respect of the 3D CALL on the Shares set out against your respective Nameh-rounder
Dr. KAEL JUSTI
25 Shares Nor 9601/9575 together with Interest thereon at the Hate of 812 Fer Cent. For Annum from the 2nd Jurz, 1922, up to This Day and that in the event of Non-payment of the
siid Call and Interest on or
the
id 7 day of JANUARY, 1929, at the Offices of Massas. THE HONG KONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED. 2. CHATER ROAD, Victoria, Bong Kong, the Shares in respect of which sneh Call was made will be liable to Forfeitar.
Dated the 23rd day December, 1927. By Order of the Board of Directors,
L. 8. GREENHILL, Secretary, Hong Kong, 23rd December, 1927.
[6.95
THE HONG KONG IRON MIN. ING COMPANY, LIMITED,
To
ERNST DE BAVIER
· INTIMATIONS.
NOTICE.
TE bảve BEMOVED our Offices
WE
INTIMATIONS.
TO LET.
INTIMATIONS.
to the NEW P.& O. BUILD A KOLPERTS BUILDING,Choose well,
ING 14TH FLOOR), from 1978, of
DECEMBER, 1927.
DUGLAS, LAPRAJK & 00.- Hong Kong, 17th Dec, 1917. [8871
NOTICE.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
Office of the DOUGLAS
TEAMSHIP COMPANY have
been REMOVED to the NEW P. & O. BUILDING ( Froon), from MON- DAY, Den of DECEMBRE, 1937
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., General Managers, DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP Co. LTP. Hong Kong, 17th Dec., 1997. [5672
MONIES
NOTICE.
FONIES up to $135,000 are Available for Investment en 1st Class Mortgage Security subject to a Trustes Valuation.
6808)
Apply Mean. DEACONS,
Prince's Building.
"A REAL HOME SCHOOL." Tickets obtainable from Da FC Sunny Position, Good Food and YOUNTRY Life, Forsted
Health Particularly Every Comfort. Considered, The Sole Charge of a Few
PIEROR GROVE, ALEXANDRA BUILD ENDS.
SPECIAL TRAINS Retorn Fare:
Tab Class, $1.50; 2nd Class, Ceats. Leaves. KowLCON 2.00 P.M. SPECIAL EXPRESS Retama 5.41 PM. Which allows Plenty of Time to prepare for the Xmas Eve Festivities.. [6669
HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION,
* |
HOLIDAY MATCHES.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24TH.
INTREPORT TRIAL.. FEOBABLES v. ROYAL NAVY.. Hoxe KoNG CLUB GROUND.
Kick off at 3.45 r. Sharp.
· MONDAY, DECEMBER 20TH. SUNDAY HERALD INTERNATIONAL CHARITY. CUF COMPETITION. SCOTLAND, «. PORTUGAL. HONG KONG CLUB GROUND.
Boys from abroad Age 7-10 Undertaken br --
MR. KEMPSTER & SISTER,
VIRAWY BOUse, LlansantiFHAID,
MONTGOMERYSHIRE.
MISS" SIGGINS,
EDUCATIONAL AND REMEDIAL GYMNAST.
PREPARED to take Classes in "SWEDISH GYMNASTIES GAMES, and COUNTRY DANCING Apply HELENA MAY INSTITUTE
[5605
་ ་
THE KOWLOON MOTOR 'BUS CO., LTD.
"SPECIAL" AND FAMILY" MONTHLY TICKETS.
FOLPERS of the above-mentioned
50171
Apply to HUMPHREYA ESTATE &
FINANCE CO., LTD.
Alexandra Buildings.
FLATS TO LET KOWLOON.
46/52, NATHAN ROAD, 22/28, CARNARVON ROAD, PLATS OF TWO px THREE ROOMS. RENTS-$75 to $100 Paz Mosta.
MODERN SANITATION - AND
Szavanta' QUANTAEL
APPLY TO
S. J. DAVID & CO. FRINGE'S BUILDING,
[95
your choice is brief,
but endless!
Carlyle.
FOR CHRISTMAS.
What shall I give HER
GO TO
or HIM?
Quarantine restrictions imposed against arrivals from Batavia on account of cholera have been remov- ed,
Three cases of entaric, two Chi- nose and one Indian, and one Chinese case of diphtheria were re- ported on Thursday.
·LOCAL WEDDINGS.
BROETJE-WILKENS.
The wedding, took place yester day at the Union Church of Miss Clarita Maria Christiane Wilkens, daughter of Mr. Christian Alfred Wilkens' and Mre. Clarita. Wilkens, of Bremen and Baranquilla, and
The late Mr. Charles Holworthy of Cannon Place, Haupstead, late Commissioner, Chinese Imperial Mr. Gerd Otto Broetje of Melchers Customs Service, left £95,303, net & Co., Hong Kong. personalty £23,35%. '
West River arrivals state that the situation remains quiet, there having been no interference with the crews, while cargo and passen ger figures show an increasing confidence on the part of the mer chants.
the
A fourteen-year-old girl, daughter of a Chinese salesman, in falling from a cockloft while asleep received severe injuries to her head. The girl died on the way to hos pital. A similar accident happen. ed at a coolie house, and the man is now in hospital.
:
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Broetje of Brunen. Mr. Broes, who is senior Director of the Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen, recently visited the main ports of East Asia, including Hong Kong. He was mainly responsible for starting the Far Eastern Lines of the Norddeutscher-Lloyd after the wan
The bride was given away by Mr. Carl Gerhard Melchers, partner of
Melchors & Co, Hong Kong, who are the local Agents of the Nord-
St. Peter's Young Men's Club deutscher-Lloyd, Bremen. are holding a dance at Lane, Craw-i Dr. Ganachio conducted the core- ford's Restaurant next Wednesday mony, and later a dinner was given evening (December 28th), beginning at the Hong Kong Hotel, at which. at 8.30. Tickets are $1 each for there were present, among others, gentlemen, and ladies are invited Mr. and Mrs. Schranam (the former by courtesy. Music will be provid- a partner of Meyrink & Co.) and▾
Mrs and Mr. Ricken (the former being a partner of Jebsan & Co.), Even officers of the Police Force and the managers of Messrs. Mel- are not immune from attention of chers & Company's South China the thieves. Trait Sergt. Hopkins
branches. discovered this on Thursday morn-
WATSON'Sed by the Fitania Melodiana
FOR SALE OVERLAND MOTOR CAR, 5-passenger, 3 New Tyrex, Good Ranging Order. there, in all departments you $450 Apply For No. 9, c/o Hong Kong Daily Perso
[269 will find articles and goods in great variety that will make
WANTED OFFICE ASSISTANT
British page about 25 years.-- Reply, stating Experience to Box 281, ofo Bong Kong Dusly Press. [291
THR Latest is that the HONG
KONG HOTEL bas OPENED Most Up-to-date BAIR-DRESSING SALOON with all Competent Europesa Hairdressers from SEANGHAI.
[290
DEATHS.
CRUICKSHANK.-On November 19th, a: Villa La Madeleine, Cannes, WILLIAM ARTHUR CARRUTHERS CHUICKSHANK, formerly of Hong Kong, aged 67.
Rick off at 3.45 r.M. Sharp. H Tickets are HEREBY IN DONOVAN-On November 10th, at
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27TH. ENGLAND +, BOUTH CHINA. HO KONG ÜLUE GROUND.
Kick off at 5.43 1.3. Skarp,
Fall Time in all These Game.
[6638 ALL PAY.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE MEETING: - 18TH, 14, 15TH & 18x FEBRUARY, 1928.
BAFT
Dry Forms are
Programmes and En- How Ready and may be obtained at the BACE Cotase, Hose KONG CLUB and CASE WAY BAY STABLES.
[5633
WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS,
NEALED TENDERS will be Ra ceived at the Office of the 0.0. R.A.8.C., VICTORIA BATRACTS, Hong Kong. At 12 Noos, ou TUESDAY,
3RD JANUARY, 1929, for the SUPPLY of the undermentioned Commodities. FOR A PERIOD Or Six Montna COMMENCING 1ST FEBRUARY, 1928-
HAY DET LOCALI. ROCK BALT. WICE STRAW,
GREEN GRASS, BRAN.
LINIZED,
Tender Forms and say necessary Juformation may be bad at the above Office Daily between the Bours of LD A.M. and P.M, Except RUNDLY and
HERMANN JOHN MANDL & MONDAY 25th and 26th DECEMBER, 1927. HUGO SUTEE
#TAKE NOTICE that the Board
of Directors in the above named
(5684
Company require you on or refore the PHOTOGRAPHY & ART.
Try Day of JANUARY, One Thousand
Nine Hundred and Twenty-eight to pay
the Bam of TWENTY DOLLARS
AT MACAO. -
For Share due from you in respect of EXHIBITION, & CONTEST the 2ND and 3D CALLS and of TEN DOLLARS on the Shares set out against-your respective Nanos hereunder
ERNST DE BAVIER ..... ...........60 Shares Nos. 8191/5240 HERVANK JOEN MANDE - 10 Shares Now, 9201/9250 HUGO SVIZE.....
5 Shares Nor. 9471/9475 together with Intarset thereon at the Bate of $12 Per Cont. Per Annum from the 17th day of Jutr, 1917, on the 2nd Call and 15 Per Cent. from 2nd Juar 1991, as regards the 3rd Oall up to This Day
and
that
in the event
7TH
FROM 2ND fro 15TH JANUARY, 1928
For Particulars, address-
THE DIRECTOR, PORT WORKS DEPT.
MACAO.
[6685
of Non-payment of the aid by KING EDWARD HOTEL
Interest on or before the said
of JANUARY, 1928, at the Offices of MES:24. THE HONG KONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY COM- PANY, LIMITED, 3. CHATER BOAD, ctoris, Jong Kong, the Bhares in respect of which such Calla were made will be liable to Forfeiture:
Dated, the 23rd day of December, 1927. By Order of the Board of Directors,
LE GREENHILL,
Becretary. Hong Kong, and December, 1927.
[0606
CHRISTMAS EVE
NEW YEAR'S EVE
DINNER DANOR
8.30 TM, to 12 MIDNIGHT.
$2.50 Pzx Paso, Bookmo' can now be made at the Hotel,
FORMED that effective JANUARY 1T, 1928, euch Tickets will Not be Availabio.
1- SPECIAL tickets are those which have hitherto been sold at less than the charge of $5.00 each...
By Order of the Board of Directora,
LAM MING FAN Secretary. Hong Kong, 20th Deo, 1927, [5677
THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD
STORAGE CO., LTD.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
DEPOT AND BRANCHES.
Batchery Department Hours: SATURDAY, 24TH DEC.-SAM, to 1 PM. 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. SUNDAY, 25ra Dro-6..to 8.80 M. MONDAY 26TH DEGA.. to 8.90. TUESDAY, 277# Dxc.-6.x.to 8:30AM.
Dairy Department Hours: SATURDAY, 24TB DEC -8 a M, to 1. P.M. 2. Px. to 5.1.x.
USEFUL
ELEGANT and
DESIRABLE
GIFTS
Shamrock, Parklands Avenue, that will please the giver and BOGNOR, the beloved wife of J.
P. DONOT retired Commis delight the recipient.
sioner Calbess Fostal Adminis -tration.
GRAHAM-On November 10th, at-
Cheltenham, CATHARINE HANNAH (KATE), widow of GEORGE 'FRE- DEBICK GRAHAM, I.M. Custome, Shanghai,
Hong Kong Office: 11, Ice House London Office: 91, Bride Lace,
Street.
Fleet Street, E-C. &
The Daily Press.
Hoxe Kone, DECEMBER 24TH, 1927.
CHRISTMAS EVE..
3414
was
£50
There a danger ouce, in Victorian England, when commer- cialism and Puritanism had strange allied, that Christmas, the last of the old time celebrations would go the way of May day and Michael mas, because it implied "wicked extravagance."" It was CHARLES DICKENS who fought and won the battle for a Christanas revival; he is never so gavage as when portray- ing the "wet blanket" at the Christmas dinner. Punch has also donc .good service in the same ONE of the piratantest features of cause. Some years ago it had a Christmas in Hong Kong is the picture How Willie thought he arrival of those baskets and pack-would spend, Christmas," and he ages, accompanied by a card ofis shown in a room littered with seasonal greetings, from one's com Christmas debris and dancing in a pradare. Most the year we vaguely ring with his maiden "aunts, his suspect these suave and obliging portdy uncle the Archdeacon, "and persons, whom one so seldom sees grown up cousins. In the next in the Besh, of a Macchievelian picture we have "How he did apend alliance with the "boy" for the
tting on the heathrug while. purpose of "squeeze." But these the Archdeacon slumbers and the Christmas gifts bring a human touch, a gesture of friendship from THE VALUABLE, LEASEHOLD
the people of this ancient and the Archdeacon would be better PROPERTY
whose "waye are different to our for a romp, that it would give him CITUATE at MONGKOKTAUI in own and who pursue their own
recollection linking up with dis the Dependency of KuwLOON and Colony of Hono Кока and customs with a superb indifference tant days; one wishes that WILLIE
the Land Office a to whatever course another race
had reinforcements to "shake up." registered at THE REMAINING PORTION OF KOWLOON INLAND LOT No. 950, may follow. But the Chinese co- the old people, and one knows that Together with the Messageor Tenement operats to give the foreigner a
he will soon disappear into the
MONDAY, 26rn
SUNDAY, 257H DEC.-6. to 8.30 a.. 2 P.x to 3 PM, Dec.-G.. to 20... 2 PM to 3P.M. TUESDAY, 27TH DIC.-6.x.to 8.30AM
2 r.k. to 8 . Hong Kong, 20th December, 1927.
-BY ORDER OF THE FIRST
MORTGAGEB.
PUBLIC AUCTION
.or
other play bridge. One feels that
,:』;་
and other Erections and Buildings there happy Christmas even though kitchen or servants' hail where
on now known as No. 414, RECLAMA MON STREET?
they may not celebrate it them there will be plenty of liveliness "Aros:- 712 Square Feet or there- ||
abouts;
selves.
after his own heart.
Annual Crown Rent-$0.00;
Ma, E. V. M. R. DE SOUSA, Auctioneer, AZ TEZ CHINA AUCTION ROOMS, No. 4 DUDDELL STREET, VICTORIAŢ Hora Kose,
WEDNESDAY,
ON
THE 4TH DAY or JANUARY, 1928, Ar 3 O'CLOCK 2.1.
For further Particulars and Conditions of Eala, Apply tor- MESSES GEO. K. HALL BRUTTON & CO. First Mortgagee's Soliciton 8t. Gronas's Building, Chater BOAD,
Hong Kong.NE -Dated the 21st day of December, 1927.
[6680
To-day, Christmas Eve, is, accord
A good many people deprecate ing to the Ecclesiastical Calendar, the present custom, of an evening
a strict fast. When
one
remembers
at an hotel or restaurant carnival
the gastronomic powers of our on Christmas Day. It is a modi ancestors in Merrie England times, fication due to altered conditions, to Bats, few servants (in Europe) this may provoke a smile and a comment. In Eufund,
and small families. It is, in fact, in a big! household, it is tore often than better to combine. With the not an involuntary fast a time of modern facilities provided it means despatching forgotten parcels and that a good many more people can cards, of scratch meals at uncer have a really enjoyable time with tain hours, of the arrival of last 4 minimum of trouble. Hotel minute guests, of a house strewn parties, here and at home, seem
That was not merryenough.. with berries and leaves from the always the case by the homeside, decorations.
and the change is to the good,
4
ing when he found money and pro-
perty to the value of 8147 missing. The thief entered by forcing open a window at the Sergeant's quarters in Caine Road..
OBITUARY,
SIR ALFRED DENT, K.C.M.G.
Among passengers arriving bere
Sir Alfred Dent died on Noven- yesterday by the F.&O. 8..ber 23rd, at 10, Cambridge Gate, Kashgar from the North were: Mr. R. Crompton, Mr. J. C. Kingwell, Mr. J Gould. Mr. S. Jones, Mr. M. Henderson, Capt. Y. G. Clayton, Commander Gunner Guthrie Mr. T. Fitzpatrick, and Mr. and Mrs Hodges.
During the Winter Solstice cers brations at No. 355, Reclamation Street, Mongkok, shortly before noon yesterday, a quantity of miscellaneous goods stored on the verandah, caught fire while crack ers were being discharged and joss paper burned. There was little damage caused, the fire being ex- tinguished almost immediately after its outbreak.
Regents Park, in his 85th year. He had been on a visit to East- bourne, where he had lived for so long at his residence, Ravensworth. which he sold a few years ago. Bir Alfred had End a long connection with China and his name, will al- ways be associated with the ac He was a K.C.M.G., & J.P. and i quisition of British North Borneo... former High Sheriff of Sussex. He leavea a widow, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aird, of the Glen, Eastbourne, and one son, Leslie Alfred Dent
WEATHER REPORT.
FINE FOR CHRISTMAS.
A draft of Coldstream Guarda left-Windsor on November 10th e route for China. The detachment, ander the command of Lieut. G. H B. Madocks, is going out to relievo
Yesterday's weather report, fore the time-expired men and A class
cast and remarks, isaned by the of reservists of the 2nd Battalion Royal Observatory at 5.30 p.m., Coldstream Guards, who are return stated:-- ing home. The party, headed by the The Japanese depression is now drum and fife band of the 3rd to the east of Takyo, moving cast- were given a hearty send-off, The The anti-cyclone over China has Battalion, Coldstream Guards, ward.. detachment proceeded to the Tower strengthened. Fresa to strong man- detachment of the 1st Battalion.E. coast of China and over the of London, where they joined a soon may be expected along the. Coldstream Guards. The combined North China Sea. draft was to leave London o November 22nd for Southampton, to
Local Forecast:N.E. embark for China,
moderate to fresh, fine.
SANTA CLAUS & COMPANY.
!! I think I'll visit Santa Claus," remarked the Christmas fairy,
So off she set towards the far. North Pole;
She wrapped a cosy banyan leaf around her gown so airy,
And didn't mind a bit the ocean's rull.
winds,
She anid: "Good morning, Santa! So I see you're getting ready,
Ta, take these dolls and motors South with speed. The reindeer say the aleigh will rearcely hold another Teddy,'
And every sack looks very full indeed.
But I'm a little troubled,-1 was peeping, through the portals
To see the joys of Earthland yesterday, And, Santa, lots of children in your queer old world of mortals
Although quite well, don't seem the least bit gay!
Now I've uplar to change this, as I think I know the reason,
I've brought my brightest waad, with magie strong,→→ We can't have ponts and sighs and frowns when Christmas rules the
scason,
13
"
I know just how you hate them, come along!".
he said, "I'll do a lady's bidding! Old Santa laughed “Of course,"
Ho, Elvca! Bring out the sleigh that isn't packed!"-. Then off across the snow and ice the two went gaily skidding,
'Twas nearly Christmas, quite the time to act!
They stopped at lots of places, and that wand did goodly duty,- Hong Kong was reached by travelling fast and far. "Just fancy Tears and ugly sneers in all this heavenly beauty i
The fairy said." What stupids mortals are!
It chanced that Jean was cross, because Wee Babe had smashed her
dolly,
And John was saving shocking things to hear,
Because the books his uncle sent were shared with poor sick Molly,
Such dreadful, tragic happenings, -Oh, dear!
Bat Santa and the fairy paused,the wand went gently whirling,
And all the troubles vanished in thin air 1
And happy, jolly faces smiled, with rasy lips up-curling.
(Though no-one knew that Santa's sleigh was there!).
Then Santa said: "Your wand is strong, and so are you, and clever,
And all the year you've helped me with my toys, So, though you've never told your name, please stay on earth for
ever,
To guard these darling girls and big, brave boya!”
They've only got to call me, and 11 some, my magic bringing,"
She said. My wand was brought me from above, When sweet, bright angels hailed their King, and at the whole world
singing A Merry Christmas!'-ánd my name is Love !!!
Christmas Eve, 1827.
GLADYS JACKSON,