Sleeping Suits
For Summer Wear
Well cat and easy fitting in a variety of "materials suitable for Spring and Summer
Wear.
Fine Zephyr, white ground with
cut with coloured stripes,
niceven sad kuên length
88.00 per rail.
short
Fine Artez Cellular in plaid white, short sleeves, knee length.
$15.50 par sait.
Aertex "Cellular in plain colours or stripe designs.
From $16.50 per suit.
Pop'in in plain colours and various stripe effects.
From $8.50 per suit
All prices subject to 10% discount for eush.
We have many interesting styles to show you, and your request to look them over, at any time, carries no obligation whatsoever.
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Messrs. KOMOR & KOMOR
beg to announce that the
SPRING EXHIBITION
of
PICTURES
Water Colours and Oil Paintings by the Foremost Artists of Japan
Opens on
Wednesday, April the 30th For ONE WEEK ONLY
From 9 am to 5 pm.
We beg to call your attention that early comers have the First Choice, please note that the Exhibition is open for ONE WEEK ONLY.
Pictures by Terauchi, Kobayashi, Kiwazaki, Cato, Tanaka, Kondo, etc., etc.
KOMOR & KOMOR Art and Curio Experts.
LATEST
GRAMAPHONE RECORDS
are obtainable
THE WING ON CO., LTD.
(Music Department).
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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1930.
SUBURBAN HEIGHTS THE LOOK-OUT
SAYS HOW ABOUT GET TING SOMEBODY IN FOR BRIDGE? HE'LL JUST LOOK AROUND
LET'S SEE, A LIGHT IN LESLIE CRUM'S DEN MEANS HE'S LISTENING TO THE RADIO-CAN'T GET HIM AWAY FROM THAT
3-15
REPORTS THAT THE PERLEYS ARE OUT, NOT A LIGHT IN. THE HOUSE
THE PLUMERS MUST BE GOING CUT BE- CAUSE ERNIE NEVER LEAVES. THE CAR OUT UNLESS THEY ARE
By GLUYAS WILLIAMS
THE GROSSBECKS HAVE COMPANY-THREE CARS IN FRONT OF THEIR HOUSE
MILT GRIGSBY'S CELLAR LIGHT IS 60- INS WHICH PROBAB LY MEANS FURNACE TROUBLE AND HE'D BE GROUCHY (Copyright, 1930, by The Bell Syndicate, Inc.)
HE'S AFRAID THE LAPPETS BABY IS SICK-LIGHTS GO- ING FULL BLAST IN THE NURSERY
ONLY HOUSE HE CAN'T SEE IS THE DIMMICKS' AND MRS. D.TALKS TOO MUCH FOR BRIDGE ANYWAY. PLAYS SOLITAIRE
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A DANGEROUS HABIT.
USING CHOPPERS FOR SETTLING ARGUMENTS.
میت
Two cases of assault came before the Kowloon Magistrate yesterday when it was mentioned that the complainants had used choppers in the course of wrangling.
THE SILVER SCREEN. | ROUND THE COURTS. BY RAIL TO CANTON. The defendant, who was alleged to
STUBBORNNESS" CAUSES COMEDY SITUATIONS."
Many persons have found them. selves in difficult positions through No," but their inability to say Bebe Daniels is the latest to get into a pack of trouble because she refused to say "Yes."
The Paramonat star comes to the Majestic Theatre, Kowloon,, for a three days run commencing today it her latest release, The Fifty Fifty Cirl, and, although the sub hero girl runs into a great deal of grief, she at least provides giggles galore, for the audience.
Miss Daniels portrays the role of a girl who is quite cold toward men, and likes the world to believe that
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For
CAFE ALEXANDRA'S
BAKERY.
AN ATTRACTIVE PAMPHLET FOR TRAVELLERS.
The first case concerned two fukia who quarrelled when one accused the other of having given out too much kercsene for the money paid. have wounded the other man in the neck and body with a chopper, was sentenced to one month's imprison- meat and ordered to pay 210 com- pensation.
The defendant in the second case was given three months hard We have received from the man- labour for striking his wife with a agement of the Kowloon-Canton wood chopper. The quarrel arose Railway a copy of an attractive following the threat of the husband Elustrated folder just issued. The to sell his wife in a Dutch port
folder contains informative matter for immoral purposes,
not keeping the bakery premises of the Cafe Alexandra in a sanitary condition, Mr. K. Huise was fined $5 by Mr. R. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy yesterday.
It was explained that after the receipt of the summons, defendant had taken great pains in putting the place in order and had also commenced extensive renovations. His Worship, in imposing the fine, advised defendant to keep the pre- misce, in a more satisfactory con
dition in future.
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the modern women can step into FHO OF CHOPPER ATTACK. any situation and compete to ad vantage with the wearers of trou- SCT.
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connection with the railway, to gether with photographs of views which can be seen from the train on a journey between Kowloon and
Canton.
There are also photo- graphs of points of interest in the city of Canton and its environs,
The folder describes, in detail the trip by rail from Kowloon to Canton with all the interesting sights in the fil-mile journey. The traveller cannot fail to be impress ed by the varied scenic views, the rivers, hills, quaint village, life and The Chinese who was alleged to the teeming thousands of workers have attacked two of the fukis of a in the Pearl River waterways and tobacco factory at West Point within the city of Canton.
chopper was remanded for one week, when brought before Mr. R. E. Lindsell yesterday morning.
The men, particularly her lend ing man, don't agree with star and, in The Fifty-Fifty Girl," it takes seven reels of embarrassment and Lehuckles to prove to the headstrong
The Police applied for a remand, girl that her ideas are wrong. She
valuable and this was duly granted. It is loses half-interest in nine, and nearly loses her man understood that the defendant will through her stubbornness. Never be placed under medical observa- theless, she is beautiful and quite tion during this time, charming throughout.
The Fifty-Fifty Girl" is a original story from the pen of John McDermott and was prepared for the screen by Ethel Doherty. was directed by Clarence Badger, director of the star in The Cam nus Flirt," Swim, Girl, Swim," and She's a Sheik."
MOTOR CAR. MAD. YOUNG BOY ANSWERS THREE CHARGES.
A young Serbian boy, Alexander Ivan Polevoiy, was summoned be In the supporting cast are James Hall, leading man, William Austin,fore Mr. Whyte-Smith yesterday George Kotsofaros, and. Johnch Morris.
NORWEGIAN MASTER"
FINED.
BAD CASE OF OVERLOADING.
At the Marine Court yesterday, Captain O. Olsen, Master of the Norwegian steamer Hai Hing, was fined $400 for overloading his ves sel on April 9.
"
on charges of driving a motor car without an appropriate licence, driving the vehicle dangerously and driving the vehicle without the "owner's (Mr. W. G. Robinson) per
mission.
The defedant admitted all the charges..
..".
To those travellers with limited time at their disposal, the Canton Kowloon Railway, the quickest route between Hong Kong and Canton, affords an excellent op- pertunity of making a one day trip to Canton. No visitor to the Far East should fail to see this interest ing city, its people, customs and historical viewa.
MORTGAGE OF · LAUNCH·
SUN CHIU ON.
ACTION TO DECIDE THE
RIGHTFUL OWNER. -
The case in which Chan Wo Po, on behalf of himself and all, the partners of the Po On Company, is seeking a declaration from the Supreme Court that they are the rightful owners of the steam launch Sua Chiu On was again mentioned before the Chief Justice (Sir Joseph Kemp) yesterday.
Plaintiff contends that the launch is the property of the Po On Co. and had been registered in Canton under the name of Ng Shing, It is alleged that Mak Chun Loong mis- represented himself and mortgaged
LOCAL YACHTING.
MILITARY GIG RACES.
The annual Military Gig Races for the Brown and A King's Cups took place before a large crowd of spectators yesterday.
The first race started at 3 p.m. course being from Channel the Back to the R.H.K. Yacht Club, ä" distance of about 2,000 yards.
The 31st E. Battery were success. ful in securing first place in both events while the 12th Battery was the former and 20th second in Battery in the latter.
At the conclusion of the races,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
G.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
PARTICULARS Public Auction to DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
be held on MONDAY, the BT Dar of MAY, 1930, at 3 PM, at the.. Offices of the Public Works
by Order of His EXCELL Forment doveanos, of One Lot at CLOWN LAND at Boundary Street, Kowloon Tong, in the Colony of Hong 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 Kine, for pas further term of 75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Kowloon Inland
No. of Sale,
Registry No,
Inland Lot No. 9171, Locality. Adjoining Kowlon -Lot No. 2329.
Boundary Street,
Kowloon Tong.
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しら
19367
PUBLIC AUCTION, PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
of the Sale by Public Anction
to be held on MONDAY, the 57 DAY of MAY, 1930, at 'Sr., at the Offices of the Public Works Department. by Order of H EXCELLENCY 781 GoVERNOR, of One Lot of CROWN LAND near Diamond Hill, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with option of renewal at a Crown Hent to be fited by the Surveyor of His MAJESTY THL Kixo, for one further term of 24- years less three days.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
New Row'oon Inland
Lot No 1360.
Near Diamond Hill
No. of Sale,|
Registry No.
Locality.
G.
Boundary
Measure
ments.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
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Major-General G. W. Sandilands. C.M.G.. D.5.0., Office: C.B.. Commanding the Troops in China, presented the prizes and congratu lated the 31st H. Battery on their PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS the by Public Anation fine victories. He also thanked to be held on MONDAY, the 57a Mr. Carpenter, the Commodore of DAY of. MAY, 1930, at 3 FX the R.H.K. Yacht Club for permite at the Offices of the Public Works ting the use of the Club grounds.
The results for the two races were as follows:-
Brown's Cup: 1st, 31st H. Bat- tery, R.A.; 2nd, 12th H. Battery, R.A.
A King's Cup 1st, 31st H. Bat- tery, RA.; 2nd, 20th H. Battery. R.A.
Officials.
C.M.G..
Pairos:-H.E. Major-General' J. w.. Sandilands, C.B.. D.S.O., Commanding the British Troons in China.
Judges:--Colonel R. B. Skinner, B.E.. R.E., Corodr. L. M. Bridge, RN., Squadron Leader S. T. Free- man. M.B.E.. R.A.F.
Starter Captain W. G. Quain- lan, R.M.
Umpire:-Major W. G. E. Miles
Entries.
RAI
It was stated that the defendant had arrived here. from Shanghai and was given two months' leave by the authorities to remain here so that he could search for his aunt. He was taken on probation for a month by Messrs. Alex Ross & Co., Defendant pleaded not guilty. who promised him a permanent job Mr. R. J. Nunn, of the Harbour if his services proved satisfactory. Department prosecuted and gave His employers were satisfied with the launch to Dr. R. A. de Castro The entries for both events were evidence to the effect that he board- his work but on Monday, when for Basto for 83,000. They are the four companies and Headquar- ed the steamer as about 3 p.in. on nobody was in the garage, he took cited as the defendants. the day in question. She had just the car out and, after driving for Mr. H. G. Sheldon, instructed byter Wing of the Somerset Light arrived from Bangkok, and a while in Chatham Road, come Messrs. Russ & Company, appeared Infantry, each of the three Bat- then lying at Buoy C. Mr. T. B. into collision with a lamp standard. for the plaintiff and informed histeries of the Royal Artillery and Lowe, also of the Harbour Depart It was mentioned that the lad stay. Lordship that his client had effected the Royal Engineers. ment, went on board with bim, ed with a Russian family and some settlement with Dr. Basto. He and on examining her loadline, members of the Russian community was, therefore, proceeding against witness found her to be five inches had offered to send him back to the first defendent only. Counsel overloaded. The British summer the Northern port by the Asama mark was 5 faches below the sur-Mer which sails to-day- face while the"" T.F. mark was The Magistrate réprimanded the two inches submerged. In reply to lad, and then registered a caution the Magistrate, witness explained so as to enable him to sail to-day. that the "T.F." mark was the same
was
as the Indian summer mark, and this only applied between Suez and Singapore. It did not count at all in the China Seas.
Mr. Lowe corroborated first wit
"ness evidenc
SUMMONS WITHDRAWN.
DEFENDANT NOT THE RIGHT
„MANI..........
asked for a fortnight's adjournmer > to enable witness to be brought from Canton,
His Lordship pointed out to the defendant, Mak Chun Loong, that he was expected to file a statement
WIRELESS PIRATES,
4,000 NEW-LICENCES AFTER VAN'B-RECENT TOUR.
A summon was recently beard. of defence with the Registrar in at the Salford, City Police. Court which he must set out his case. against Albert King, a young ruan, Defendant was directed to apply to | living in Skinner Street, Salford, the Registrar if he wished to issue who pleaded guilty to working
aubpoenas.
Sheldon further asked the Court to obtain the defendant's address, as there had been much trouble in the past in locating him. Defendant then gave his address as 172, Reclamation Street, Yau- nati.
The case was fixed for hearing on May 14 at 10.30 am.
wireless set without licence.
An-official-from the Post Office: said that as there was reason to
of. believe that a large number wireless sets were being used in the Manchester and Salford district without licence, the department's direction finding van was employe ed to locate offenders, and as a result over 4,000 new licences had been taken out in the area....
When asked what he had to say, Capt. Olsen replied that he had Inspector Munro made an ap always leaded to the "TF marke, plication before Comdr. G. F. Hole and he never had any complaints at the Marine Court yesterday for ngeinst him. Also, the sea was permission to withdraw a summons very choppy on the day he took in against a Chinese named So Chung, the cargo and it was rather difficult described as a motor driver, who to see when the ship was down to was alleged to have committed a her marks. In conclusion, the breach of the regulations, namely master anid he was, sorry that this dumping, into the Harbour.
King, who was fined 7s, ed., ex- had occurred. but this was the first It will be recalled that the case
plained that he saved up for such offence. He always thought days ago, but was adjourned was direa cur mu like to as m that the "TF" mark was also then, the summons was not person who chartered the vehicle, and when he bought it be had not licence, applicable in this port...
served on the man personally. It and not Go Chung, who committed the means to take out a
'fod 'he, obtained one on January Remarking that it was a very has since been discovered that So the offence.
Permission for withdrawal of the 18, the day after the complaint
against him was lodged. serious offence, the Magistrate im Chungess the owner of the lorry
(Continued at foot of next column). summons was granted. posed a fine of $400.
at the time of the often
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Department, by Order of HIS EXCELLENT THE GOVERNOR, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Wong Nei Chang, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 geurs, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fized by the Surveyor of HIS MAJESTY THE Ko, for one further term of 75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Inland Lot
3055.
Between Inland Lots
Nos. 2914 and 25,
Wong Nai Chung
No, of Sale.
Registry No.
Locality.
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