NEW ADVERTISE- MENTS.
HONG KONG FOOTBALL. REFEREES ASSOCIA.
TION,
THE MONTHLY MEETING of the above Association will take pinos TO-NIGHT at 6.00 2. Prompt, the OBAPLAIN'S HUT, 80ampan Pozer. Warrant : Engineer · J. W.
· Barber, k_will_Iscture
"BEFEREEING,"
All Interested, are given a Hearty Welcome.
NOTICE.
[6806
GUARDS ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG AND SOUTH CHINA.
THE FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Association will be held on TUESDAY, OCTO BEB Pra, 1928, at 5.15 2.36, 11 LANE, CRAWFORD'S RESTAURANT.
All Members and Those wishing to › join aro naked to attend.
L. P. LANE,
Hon. Secretary. Hong Kong, 4th Oct., 1939... (6807"
HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB,
NOTICE..
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEET.
INTIMATIONS.
BANK HOLIDAY.
Ordinance No.
IN Accordance with OrdinANGE
BANKS will be CLOSED for the TRANSACTION of PUBLIO BUST NESS on MONDAY, the Bix of OCTOBER.
Rong Kong 6th Oct., 1926.
NOTICE
(8901
·
"UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY
OF DANTON, LIMITED.
No. Y/92 for
CERTIFICATE For Shaw
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY
INTIMATIONS.
FOR SALE.
H CAROLINA Good Condi-
FARDWOOD LIGHTER
tian. Capacity: 300 tona. Dimensione: Length 135 feet, Besar 30 feet, Depth 11 feet 8 inchos, Draft Light 8 feet 8 inches, Loaded 9 feet-Apply to: STANDARD OIL COMPANY OFE NEW YORK, USIOS BUILDING.
WANTED.
(6788
INTIMATIONS.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
KRETING will be hald (Weather
'SIXTH - EXTRA RACE
Permitting) HAYIT VALLET ON SATURDAY, 612 OCTOBER and en MONDAY, 81 OCTOBER, 1935, Com mending at 3.50 2.. on Both Days, i`
First Bell will be Bang st. 2 2.1. The Charge for Admission to the Public Enclosure will be $1.00. Per Day for sil
Including Indian Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform Ha!! Price.
Members are advised that they must
the
to obtain Admission Badges the Member Fnalogure. Each Member has the right In
Tickets for whom can be froms
to
AT & JOHN'S CATHEDRAL show A Combined VERGER CLERK. Must be Christian and speak English and Chinese. Duties--Office Work Wire
Paid Up Numbered 113135/113149 in Mornings Per Week, with Attendance at Enclosures Homes, LunsTRAD de DAVIS,
Daily Services; Verger's Duty on * Sunday--Application Writing, Giving References, to THE DEAN,
(6797 Joan's CATHEDRAL,
this Society standing in the Name of CHO YIK TONG of SHANGHAT, has been Declared LOST, and if at the Expiration of One Month from the Date hereof the abova Document be not forth- coming the Said Certificate will be deemed CANCELLED" and "of No Effect, and A NEW CERTIFICATE for the said Shares will be issued in its stead by the Society,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager Hong Kong, 14th Sept, 1998. [8718
PUBLIC AUCTION,
R
ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
ING will be held at the PAVILION PARA Sale by Public Auction to
AND
be held on TUESDAY, the Pra Day of OCTOBER, 1929, at 5 r., at the Offices of the Fublic Works Department, by Order of His ExcELLENCY THE GOVERNXOX, of Une Lot of Crown Land at Sham
on FRIDAY, the 19TH OCTOBER, 1928, at 5,30 p.m.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on FRIDAY, the 12 OCTOBER. 1928, Immediately after the holding of the GENERAL MEETING, Ahuipo, in the Colony of Hong Kong, DRAWING for the REDEMPTION of THIRTY (30) DEBENTURES will be held.
The Numbers of the Debentures Drawn will be published in the Hong Long Government Gasette and the Lecal Newspapers, and Holders of Drawo. Debentures may, upon giving Noties to the
Treasurer waiving the Six Months Notice to which they are entitled, apply on the 31st OCTOBER, 1928, to the 'TREASURERS, Messrs. PERCI SMITE, SETU & FLEMING, for Payment of the Principal and Internet to the OCTOBER, 1928.
By Order of the Committee,
Ĺ. 8. GREENHILL,
lar
Bon, Secretary.
Hong Kong, 4th Oct, 1928. [8311
IN THE SUPREME COURT of HONG KONG.
IN THE MATTEL OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN IBBOTSON, LATE or VICTORIA IN THE COLONY OF HONG KONG, CBIZF OFFICER OF 8.9. TAI LEZB," DECEASED.
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has, by virtue of Section 58 of the Probates Ordinance
for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Bent to be fired by the Sarveyor of His MAJESTY THE KING, for one further term of 24 yrs less three days.
No. of Pale.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
New Kowloon JD Hegistry land Lot No. 1167,! Adjoining NewKow.
con Inland Lot No.
1134, Shamsbuipo.
Locality.
of
G.
Boundary
Measure
ments.
ft. ft. ft.ft.
As per
male plan.
Contents in
About
$52
Bquare foot.
MI
1,423.
Upset Price.
B
[6794
"PUBLIC AUCTION. DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS 1997 (No. 2 at 1897), male An Order The Sale by Public Auction to Limiting the Tims for sending in Claims
be held on TUESDAY, the 9TH DAY of to or against the above Estats to the
OCTOBER, 1928, at 3 PM at the 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1928.
Creditors and Claimants are hereby Offices of the Paklis Works Department, ty required to send their Claims to the Order of His EXCELANOY THE GOVERNOR,
of One Lot of OROWN LAND Undersigned by the above Date,
Dated this 4th day of October, 1928.
C. D. MELB RNE,
Official duinistrator.
(0800
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CITUATED' within Two Minates" Walk from the Tram Station and Island Ready for Occupation. overlooking the Southern Side of the
Fire-Roomad FLATS
and *
Sir Roumed FLATS
troduce 3 Non members to the bf to m obtained fro
15.00 Each Per Day Up to FRIDAY, at 35.00 Each
TK OCTOBER, 1928,
for Admission for Ladien to the Members' Enclosure will be $2.50 Fer Day. Each Member can obtain. apon application to the SECRETARY, Badges for Admission of 2 Ladies Free of Obarge. The The
Bookmakers, The Men, eta, will not be permitted to operate with in the Precincts of the Hore Kore Jockey Clus during the Race Meeting. [6773
with all Modern Conveniences, Drying MACAO RACES.
Booms and Out-houses, Two Lifta.
Apply to
CREDIT FONCIER D'EXTREME-ORIENT,
ATT FLOOR,
FEZACH BANK BUILDING.
TO LET.
URNISHED,
Four Room
FLATS, at 16, MacDonnell
ROAD, with Modern Conveniences..
Immediate Occupation. Unfurnish-
ed from 1ST NOVEMBEB, 1922,
For Particulars, Apply: XAVIER
BROS, 2, QUEEN'S ROAD.. TEL.
C. 3216 OR C. 2799. [6737
FLA
TO LET
BUILDINGS,
NLAT in CARNARVON
KOWLOOM. 5 Boomed HOUSE
in Mixers AVENUE, KOWLOOM.
Apply to
6385]
+
HUMPHREYS ESTATE &
FINANCE CO., LTD.,
Alexandra Buildings.
LET.-TWO FLOORS in
TRAY BUILDING, THE BEND, CANTON (Opposite DUTCH FOLLY), Suitable for Offices or Residences with Large Modern Godown adjoining →→ Apply: B.AT. CO., Hose Kore or CANTON.
[6803
10 IET-Furnished, «Five-room Mong Kok Tani, in the Colony of Hong FLAT, MAY ROAD LAVLE NOT Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the One Year, From lar DECEMBER
[6672 option of renewal at a Crown Kent to be 1928--P.O. Box B-48. Axed by the Surveyor of His MAJESTY TEJ Kire, for one further term of 75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Bale.
Kowloon Inland
Lat No. 2143.
Registry No
Juaction of Prince
Locality,
Nathan Road,
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OWEN PHILLIPS, LATE OF VICTORIA IS TUR COLONY OF HONG KONG, Amir's OFFICER,| DICELSED.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 2
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that the Court has, by virtue" al Section 58 of the Probates Ordinance 1897 (No. 2 of 1897) made An Order Limiting the Time for sending in Claims to or against the above Estate to the LST DAT OF NOVEMBER, 1928.
Creditors and Claimants are hereby required to send their Claims to the Undersigned by the above Date.
Dated this 4th day of October, 1925.
C. D. MELBOURNE,
Official Administrator.
CONVITE
Edward Road and
.G>
[6810
PA
Boundary
Measure-
memta.
As per
zala plan.
20,550,
Contents in
Square feet.
Annual
Rental
46,237,50
Upset Price.
[6795
LD Established Firm have opening
ENGINEER, State Experience, Nationality and Salary required.- Write Box No. 6808, c/o Hong Kong Daily Preu,
168-8
Laitable Foreign SALES
OCTOBER 5th,
1928.
INTIMATIONS.
WATSON'S
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The most refreshing of all perfumes in the hot weather.
Distilled from real
ENGLISH LAVENDER
In Elegant Green Flasks Each: $4.00, $2.25, $1.25
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LAVENDER
RAFT Programmes and Entry TALCUM POWDER. DA
Forms for the TENTH EXTRA
RACE MEETING to be held on SUN- DAY. 14TH OCTOBER, 1928 (Weather Permitting), may be obtained from the I.R.RU., Macao, Causeway Bar. Stables, and Roxoz Ádvertiseen Oo.
Entries CLOSE at Macao 2.30 px., WEDNESDAY, 3 OCTOBER, 1928.
[6744
AGENCIES.
The London Offian of the HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, 21, Barda Lanz, E.C.4., is constantly receiving Enquiries from Home Manufacturers regarding Suitable Firms to act as Agents for their products in Hong Kong and South China
If Local Companies desirous of taking ap further Agencies will lot ur know the Lines in which they are interested the information will be
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The annual general meeting of the Hong Kong Cricket Club will be held at the Pavilion at 3.30 p.m on Friday, October 12th.
increased enormously during the One Chinese case of enteric was. last two years. Personal emolu- reported on Wednesday. meats alone show an increase of $198,134 for 1920 and this figure does not take into account the Exchange compensation allowance amounting to a further sum of $350,000. Added together these two sums yield the large total af 8848,134. We fully appreciats the
The EEA. and C. Telegraph Co, announce that, owing to faulty cable connection, telegrams to and from Shanghai and beyond are sub- jected to delay.
necessity for increasing expendi sary of the Portuguese Republic On the occasion of the Anniver- ture to keep pace with the growing on Friday, October 5th, an official needs of the Colony, but we find reception will be held at the Club Lusitano from 11.30 am, to 18.30 it exceedingly hard to believe that p.m. the developments during the lant monthe-half of which twelve period has been one of trade de- pression and general uncertainty can possibly have justified the large Increase in personal emoluments these figures reveal."
We do not believe in a parsimon-day, October 13th, at the Kowloon Cricket Club ground commencing at ious policy which will leave every 2.30. After the events Mrs. Southorn
As a result of a police raid at No. 26, Reclamation Street, two Chinese were charged before the Kowloon Magistrate yesterday with keeping common gambling house and fined $100 each.
The annual Athletic Sports of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps will be take place on Satur
member of the Government Service will distribute the prizes. discontented and unhappy. Good A Chinese who attempted suicide work will not be accomplished in by jumping into the harbour from the Police Pier at Kowloon did that way. It has also to be remem- not succeed in his purpose although bered that the cost of living in the he had a prolonged immersion. The man was rescued and brought back Colony has gone up by probably to consciousness by artificial res 80 or 100 per cent daring the past piration applied by Mr. W. R. Hillyer. He was then sent to bos- ten or fifteen years. At the same pital. time an increase of almost Ave peri
The attention of cinema-goers.is cent of the total revenue of the drawn to the special times at which
Colony on salaries and wages during the short period of twelve months is a little staggering.
THE WATER SUPPLY. The problem of the water supply very naturally came into promiz ence and the Hon. Dr. KotEWALL spoke strongly of the bitter com |plaints of the Chinese over the in- convenience and suffering caused by
the epic motion picture What the World Theatre. Owing to its Price Glory" is being shown at unusual length, performances com- mence promptly at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.30. What Price Glory" will be screened until Saturday.
.
One of the old type of motor buses on the Kowloon Tong route suddenly shed `a rear wheel while terday morning. Fortunately the passing the Po Hing Theatre yes- bus was travelling slowly at the time and though the passengers re- ceived a shaking no one was in.
the necessary restrictions. Those | „jured. "... " complaints are likely to louder and more bitter as time goes on for, as far as we can judge the position, more stringent restric
grow. The ten and dinner dances which were so popular last year are to be resumed at the King Edward Hotel from Wednesday, October 10th. Tes dances will be given on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 5 to
on to interested parties as op A. S. WATSON tions on a much wider scale will, and dinner, dances on
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portunity offers. Service is offered to our Readers without charge and, of course, no obligation is incurred on either kide.
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The Required Information should be sent to the AL HONG KONG DAILY FRESS, LTD. 11. Tax HouH ŠTEIZI,
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GOVERNMENT STANDING
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Pross C. 16.
[30"
19 p.m..
be inevitable within the next six Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8 to months unless there is an abnormal rainfall. That is the prospect.re On Monday, October 8th, the sulting from the past two years to noos, the Kowloon Branch Post G.P.O. will be open from 8 a.m. delay in deciding upon a water Office from 8 am to 11 a.m., and supply scheme, and as nothing the Branch Offices at Wanchai, Sheungwan, Baiyingpun, Yaumati which can be done now can alter and Shamshuipo 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. it the only thing is to reconcile only. There will be one collection from pillar boxes and one delivery account. Moreover, the retrench- ourselves to the hardships ahead as of letters as on Sundays and also ment has not been effected in best we may. Surprise was expressa delivery of registered correspond the administrativa, departmenta.
ence at 9 a.m. The money order There has been, as far as we can ed that restrictions were imposed office will be closed all day. see, no cutting down but a sub within a month of reservoirs being stantial increase in what the business man would describe as "overhead expense."
The O.P.O. announces that the special rate of postage on news- papers published in Hong Kong siens, China and China in 2 cents and addressed to British posses- per 4 oz, and not 2 cents per news stamped are not forwarded and if paper. Newspapers insufficiently they do not bear sender's name and address are "disposed of."
reported full, but this should be no ground for surprise if the facts After eliminating various items were known. The western area of such as Public Works, Military the city, which is supplied chiefly Contribution, Port Works Extra-from Pokfulam, requires approxim ordinary and Land Sales, upon ately three million gallons of water some of which, of course, it is a daily. The Pokfulam reservoir is CHARGES.
perfectly easy matter to save a few only supposed to contain sixty-six millions by, the simple process of million gallons-it probably holds THERE were a number of questions not carrying out the work anticipat- much less-so that the supply has raised during the Budget debate ed, it was shown that in 1997 there to be discontinued to West Point at the Legislative Council meeting was WHY Continue to suffer when
an "increase in revenue of after every twenty days without POO ON HEBBS are within your reach-Himples, Catarrh, Asthma, yesterday afternoon to which we $355,612.34 and an increase in ex- rain. Of course, the urgency of Bronchitis, Cough, Constipation, Dissball refer later. At the moment penditure of 2557,114.54. Moreover, the need is now fully recognised betes, Dropsy, Rheamatim, and many other Disssses No Drugs, Purely we would confine ourselves to one the bulk of the increased expendi- and everything is being done to Chinese Herbas.
broad but vitally important aspect ture was incurred in non-revenue remedy our unhappy position. We POO OF HERES CO., 66, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, IT F1001 of the financial position upon which earning departments and therefore are still waiting the Secretary of
the Hon. Sir Baou-gox Crow, on had to be attributed to increased harbour pipe lines,-but that does 18, Humphrey's, Buildings, who
State's final decision regarding the
A party of Europeans from No. behalf of the. Unofficial members, costs which would become an annual not mean further delay because pipe went for a motor ride in a public lines of some kind have been ap car on Wednesday night had the very properly laid considerable charge. Hand
proved and the preliminary work unpleasant experience of seeing W LIGHT CAR must be in Good emphasis. Cavernment administra The Hon. Sir SHOU-SON CHOW necessary before they can be laid their car run into
is already in hand. In this con- Castle Peak Road. Mrs. Norming tree, on the Particular, etc., to Box 6798, c/o Hotion, by which is meant the main-placed his finger unerringly upon Dection, therefore, we have only one too, who was seated next to the
||
TRI C. 5009..
ANTED Second-
Running Order. State Maks and Other Kong Daily Pras
[6798
"ANTED.—STENO-TYPIST for
PUBLIC AUCTION.
tenance of the Government machine, DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
as distinct from development work, of the Sale by Public Austion to
is costing far more than it did, a be held on TUESDAY, the 9TH DAY of CONSOL GERAL DE POR. OCTOBER, 1928, 8 M., at the WA One Work pir few years ago. In the discussion of TUGAL. convida a Comunidade Offloor of the Fublic Works Department, by by Letter stating Qualification and trade prospects, and the balancing Portuguesa para A RECEPÇÃO Order of Hm ExCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, OFFICIAL
of One Lat of CROWN LAND Salary required to CHINA LIGHT of revenue and expenditure, this comemorando. que,
PORTUGUESA so realiserà no Dia
KOWLOON.
When commenting upon the 5 DE OUTUBRO, DAS 11.300 HEIO DIA e mais hors as BALA LUIZ DE
figures of 1927, in April this year, CAMOES DO CLUB LUSITANO..
we wrote: 3/10/1928.
[0804"
the harbour sta
The Peak Tramway Service was suspended yesterday till 11.45 a.. carried out on the points near the Somewhat extensive work had to be
May Road Station and though the the time that the last tram had Company's staff were at work from passed on Wednesday night it was job until the time stated. Peak re- found impossible to complete the sidents had, therefore, to take cars. or chairs or else "foot it" to the Lower Levels
driver, was injured in the face by bits of broken glass from the wind screen and she was taken to the Kowloon Hospital for treatment.
ANIVERSARIO DA REPUBLICA | Shamshuipe, in the Colony of Hong & POWER CO., LTD., TAIWAN ROAD,fact is apt to be overlooked. Even the saving in the Police the province of the Secretary of vessel and was ordered by the Kow
HONG KONG TRAMWAYS, LTD.
SEARCHLIGHT TATTOO;
RE
►ETWEEN 6.50 and 8.30 px on the DAYS of the TATTOO there. will be AN INTENSIVE SERVICE OF CARS From the TOWN »to 800KUMPOO-at- Intervals of about
50 Seconds.
At the ULOSE of Each Performance Be maxy: CABS as possible will be parked Alonguide the FOLO GROUND in addition to A FREQUENT SER VICE Round the Usual Loop-at- CAUSEWAY BAY TERMINUS.
L. O. P. BELLAMY,
General Manager: Hong Kong, 3rd Oct, 1928. [6803
Kong, for a term of 75 years, commen- cing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fired by the Burveyor of His MAJESTY THE KG, for cas further term of 24 years less thron daya.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
ස
No. of Sale,
New Kowloon Inland
Lot No. 1168,
Junction of Aplin St. and Shek Kip Mel St
Registry No.
Locality.
Shamshuipa
Boundary
Messuro-
ments.""
As per
wie plan
Contents in
Bquare feet.
Annal
Rental
8,720 --- |- - |- Uprat Prics.
5,814
'Ç
(6799
1278
"CHINA" LADIES' HAIR
DRESSING SALOON."
HEAD OFFICE 25, Des Var. Boad Central. TEL. 0, 6234,
FIRST BRANCH: 5, D'Aguilar Bireet (For Ladies only.) (Tri. 0. 6294)
BROUND BRANCH-22, Queen's Ed. Cent. (For Ladies & Gents.), (Bear Ground Floor of KAYAMAZEY
BUILDING)
Your Visit in cordially welcomed when yan will see that our Trained Female. "Hair" Dressers give you every satisfaction.
Bystress-Hovas:
8am to 7 7.x-on Week Days. 18 Noor to 6 TILʻon Bandaya.
a similar weakness in dealing with question. If the Colony, as repre- sented by the unofficial members the estimates of 1028. Expendi-
of Council, is in favour of pipe ture," he remarked, has an un lines being laid at the bottom of canny way of expanding and, un proximately $300,000, and the im- less the closest watch is kept, it mediate continuance of the second the a.a. Empress of Asia was re- A fireman formerly employed on part of the Shing Mun Valley simply grows and grows."
Scheme, why should it be within cently convicted on a charge of assaulting another fireman on the Department, to which the Hon. State to say that the pipe lines loon Magistrate to pay the com- Colonial Secretary, referred with should be embedded in concrete at plainant $50 compensation and fur- some satisfaction, when closely a cost of $2,000,000 and that the ther to sign a personal bond for examined, is found to be no real Shing Mun Scheme should be delay- 8900. In reviewing the sentence. "We do not think there is any
saving at all. The total figureed whilst an Aberdeen reservoir is yesterday, hie Worship ruled that for the Department certainly does built? On the one side presumably personal security was not sufficient. solid ground for rejoicing over
show a decrease amounting to the unofficial members have the The defendant was unable to find the fact that an estimated deficit
$44,765, but it has to be noted support of the engineers of the guarantor, and he was sentenced of 81,307,305 on the year's working
that this decrease is dus, not to Public Works Department; on the to two months' hard labour in de has been turned into a surplus of $190,471.03. Statistics and
the regular annual charges being other the Becretary of State relies
fault any smaller for 1929, but simply upon the advice of the Crown balance sheets may be made to
to the fact that the requisitions Agents. We are not advocates of prove almost anything, and before wa commence to beat the big drum
of the Department under the Home Rule in all circumstances, to call people's attention to the
beading of special expenditure but in such a case as this we do wonderful recovery the Colony has
are not so high as they were feel that the decision should rest mado from a financial point of
last year. Actually the regular entirely with the local authorities view it would be well to analyse annual charges show 42 increase We are over eighty years of age the figures carefully and to see:
of $92,500 for next year, which and ought now to be given dis stated: how the so-called economies have
means that the Police Depart cretion in such purely domestic There is little change in the ment, apart from non-recurring affairs We have as much faith in anti-cyclone and the position of been effected. .................. Obviously the
special expenditure, will cost us the engineers on the spot," who have the typhoon zemains uncertain. It change in the financial outlook has not been brought about en-
that much more in 1929."- studied the problem in all its is probably situated about midway tirely, or even largely by increasWithout a question, continued aspects, as in the Crown Agents between Luzon and the Ladrones -ed-receipts-It-must-be-attributed
who can only come to a decisión moving west or¬WN‚W-
Local almost exclusively to a curtail the Senior Chinese Unofficial mem-upon the details as presented to
Forecast:-N.E. winda, fresh, cloudy. ment of expenditure on current ber, our standing charges have them on paper.
WEATHER REPORT.
Yesterday's weather report, fore east, and remarks, issued by the Royal Observatory - at 5p.m.,