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to be hold on MONDAY, the Jorn DAY of NOVEMBER, 1930, at 3. st Offices of the Public Works
the Department by Order of His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR,, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Wong Noi Chang, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a torm of 76 years, with the option of renewal sta Crown Beot to be fired by the Surveyor of His MAJESTY TAX KIND, for one further term of 75 Joer.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. 3085.
No. of Bale.
Megistry No.
Adjoining Inland. Locality.
Let No. 2913,
G.
Boundary Меленго-
ments.
N.K.E.W.
ift. ft. ft. ft.
As per
alt plan.
About
6,75
$
27,500
Square feet.
Ananal
Rental.
Contents
Upset Price.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
(10064
ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
JARDINE STABLE
REDUCED.
BURDEN OF TAXATION FORCES ECONOMY.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1930.
LOCAL HOCKEY.
SOMERSETS WIN CLOSE GAME.
The Somersets Light Infantry came out winners by the odd goal We take the following from the in three when they met H.M.8. Cumberland Neige of recent date:-Tamar and Small Ships in a fast "Sir John Buchanan Jardine, and exciting hockey game at King's like Lord Derby, finds himself con- Park last evening. Although they pelled to dispose of a number of his racehorses owing to the tremendous put in the winning goal early in death duties he had to meet, and the second half, the soldiers had to the heavy taxation on top of the play hard to prevent the sailors other financial drain. It is pre from equalising, and the final bable that other prominent owners of racehorses will have to follow whistle sounded with the lutter auit from similar causes. Sir John pressing hard. (he is Jock to his intimatra) has All the love of imating. shooting, coursing, racing and of gamecocks which his father possessed so strong.. ly, and, on paper; war left more than wealthy-a millionaire, in fact.
Imaginary Income." Between a fortune on paper and actual income, however, ther is wide divergence these days, and, to make matters more difficult, fandowners have to pay tax on Imaginary income-for woodianus and other property which yield_nn return, and are really more of a lixbility than an asset.
The late Sir Robert W. B. Jardine who probably shot more stags than anyone else, and who was sometimes described as 'Sent- land's premier sportsman-left
PARTICULARS & Auction to £1,381,479 when he died in January,
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Y.M.C.A. A POLICE.
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Band Concert, "Semper Fidelis March" and The Bells of St. Malo,"-Band of HM. Coldstream Guards.
HOROSCOPE OF THE BABY PRINCESS:
"HER HUSBAND WILL BE A
· DARK* MAN,”
1146-HOUR.LUCK.
The Duchess of York', baby is causing almost as much interest in the United States' as in the Bri- tish Isles, and astrologers have enst her
The horoscope,
most elaborate prediction gleaned from the stars about the little princess. has been made by Professor Gus tavo Meyer, of Hoboken, who has a wide reputation in astrological circles. He says:
The little princess is born to load an eventful and romantic life, She will be given to much travell-
"The Mikade "Selection.-Banding round the world, and she will
of HM. Coldstream Guards.
"Air de Ballet (Chaminade) and Bave narrow escapes from death by "Pas de Cymbales,Bandof accident, illuess, operations and serious trouble; yot, as she was H.M. Coldstream Guards." "Trial by Jury "Selection (Sul-born under the lucky star Venus, livan)-Band of M. old dificulties in safety. She will have the will always como out of her stream Guards.
She will be p.m.-From the Studio: The Pleventh hour luck. Rey, H. R. Wells will give the erratic, old-fashioned, independent, 16th lesson on "Cantonese for and proud. Everyone." 8 p.m.
AN. Other, R. Lydon, II. Key-7.30 serling, W. Stonell, R. A., Bates, J. M. Purris, A. Tato, W. H. Smith, J. Macey, Tipple and W. Parcker.
HOAXERS FINED.
WOMEN ALARMED BY
DUMMY 'FIGURE.
A hoax was revealed at Glasgow kast month, where it was stated that two young men had alarmed people with a dummy figure which was believed to be a dead body.
Tai Kok Tani, in the Coounds. He has only had one or The men were
bo hold on MONDAY, the 10TH DAY of NOVEMBER, 1932, at 3 r., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of HI EXCELLEKOT THE
of One Int GOVERNOR, of
of CLOWN LAND at of Hong Kong, for a
a term of year, with the option of renewal at a Crown Beat to be fixed by the Surveyor of His MAIASTY THE King, for one further term of 75 yanın,'
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
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Registry No.
Locality.
Kowloon Inland Lot_No.2407.
Junction of
Tai Nan Street-and
Tai Kok Tsui
Poplar Street
No. of Bale.
Boundary
Measure-
ments,
[N. 6.
12
An per
Fala plan
Contents in
Bquare fee
About
10,100
Annual
Bental
1927. Of this sum the Government took 40 per cent. To raise money to meet this denmand Sir John Almost immediately sold most of the brood mares at his father's stud (Now England), and the grey two horses in training since he assumed the title-Nothing Venture and Blue Haze being the best of them. He is retaining four of his yearling fillies, which Felix Leach will train.
ench fined £2 ör fourteen days', imprisonment for breach
the peace.
It was slated for the prosecution that they drove up to a lonely farm- house in Stirlingshire and asked if there was any place in the neigh- "Despite the vast guns Sir bourhood where they could “ dump Robert spent on blobif stock'be only some stuff.". In the car was noticed won one classic-the 1920 Opea figure which the fanner's wife and Thousand Guineas with Cinna. a servant took to be a body. The Possibly his Obliterato was a better women ran into the house, and the horse. Sir John is retaining the farmer's wife loaded a gun and | mares, Cinna, Chemistry and Belle ordered the men away.
Mere, but is selling Last Shot and Lip Belt in December.
** | Upset Price.
1168
(10005
R
20,200
Not Leaving the Turi. **Born in March, 1900, Sir John is Master of the Dumfries-shire Hounds, and spends the bunting on his beautiful state,
Castlemilk, Lockerbic, which the Jardines bought in 1854, building the Castle the folloying year. The present baronet is confining him- self to hunting and shooting, though not by any means severing his connection with the Turf, as stated elsewhere. His father twice won the Waterloo Cup, in 1007 with DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS, Long Span and in 1011 with Jab
The Sale by Fahlis Auction to berwock."
PUBLIC AUCTION.
be held on MONDAY, the 10TH DAY of NOVEMBER, 1980, at B x the
Offices of the Public Works Department,
by Order of His ExoxLLEROY THE GOVER
нов
HIS LAST LEAP.
af One Lot of CROWN LAND at Mong Kok Tsui, in the Colony of Hong term of 75 years, com
com. COOLIE MEETS HIS DEATH Kong, for a term with the option of ronewal At OrowE
IN TRAGIC MANNER. Rent to be find by the Surveyor HIS MAJESTY THs Kino, for one further term of:76 years!
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No, of Bale.}.
Registry Nol
Kowloon Island Lot
Junction of
treet and
Street.
Locality.
1802 ON
to vonjoumr
Sal
Boundary S
Measure-
ments.
As per
aale plan.
About
1000000
Contents in
18,000
Square feet.
· PREAY
208
of
Rental.
Upset Pripe.
110068
$8,000
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Ah So, an elderly coolio whose wont was to carry parcels and lug- gage for passengers off the forry boate met his death in 4 tragie nanner last evening. As the 8,30 p.m. ferry launch was going along side the wharf on the Island side,
he made a leap from the ferry to the wharf before she was properly tied up. Missing his footing, he struck tg against some of the iron work on the pier and was falling into the sea when he was picked up by some other cholit,' who were on, the ferry at the timo, a
The injuries sustained by the un fortunate coolie wors of such a na- turo that when the ambulance ur rived on the scene, life was already extinct.
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Later the men asked a woman to identify the body of a girl which had been found on the road. Think- ing it was the body of her daughter the woman collapsed. Her husband afterwards found the dummy figure. in the road.
For the defence, it was stated that both men had had some drink and intended the exploit as a jojke.
Sheriff Robertson said he might leave the men to the contempt of all reasonable people.
Another Host Near London, Two Kingston police officers were the victims of a hoax when they went to rescue a body from the Thunes near Teddington Lock. A wohan hnd rushed up to a con- sfible on point duty, telling him that a body was floating in' mið. stream.
Two constables were at once sent to the riverside with no ambulance and drags, and a boat was got out. The officers pulled out into the river and recovered what appeared to be the head of a woman, but on close examination it was found to be s wax model.
A joker had been at work, for the neck had been carefully weight- ed with stones to keep the head upright in the water.
WORLD'S WHEAT SUPPLIES
AN EIGHT MONTHS' SURPLUS
Speaking at the City of London College, last month, Sir Horbort T. Robson said that at the present time there were potential supplies of wheat which would last the world for about twenty months, or
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Operatio Selections. "The Rhinegold-Entrance of the Gods into Vellata” (Wagner).
Symphony Orchestra. "L'Africana-Lead Me Toward the Vessel" (Meyerbear). Enrico Caruso, Tenor, "Norma-lear Mo, Norme" (Bel- lini)-Rosa Ponselle, Marion Telyn, Duet. "Prince Ignor-How Goca
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The royal baby had the sun posted in the regal Zodinent sign of Loo, which means she was born to jead and not to be log. It also
moons" she will always posses Jignified yet happy-go-lucky dis position. She will be good-hearted and charitable, but it will be im possible to impose on her.
Bouse of Justice.
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"Her sense of justice will be noticeable, and aho will always bo If anxious to assist the weak and the Prince 1" and "Song of the oppressed. The planets say, how- Viking Guest."-Feodor Chalia-ever, that while she was born to pin, Bass.
to rise in life, she will never rule ps. Experimental relay nation. period. p.m. Weather repport, local time
and Press news
Variety
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"She will live to old age, for sho will love out of door life, desiring plenty of fresh air, seeking physi cal culture and athletic exerc150. She will want to do much travell- ing. She will be very fond of the "Down Among the Sugar-Cane classics and elocution, and will be
and I Get the Blues When I attracted by the mysterios of na Rains."-Johnny Marvia, Edture, the fine arts and literary and Smallet, Duct.
scientific pursuits. She will have Eggs, Toast and Coffee" and an accomplished and charming por Just What I Thought."-Dora anality. She will be brondminded Maaghan and Walter Fehl, in religions matters,
Musical Comedy Selections.
Years
Voral Duet.
The planets in dicate she may "Bonmin' in the Gloamin'" and marry around her twenty-first, "I Love n Lausio."-Sir Harry twenty-third and went-seventh Lauder, Scotch Specialty,
If she marries during any "The Clock and the Banjo."-- of these periods her husband will
Harry F. Reser, Banjoist.
probably be someone connected with military or naval affairs and pro- winent in the government service. "The planetay signs indicato he The Orpay Baron Selection, will be medium built, round faced, Ferdy Kauffmann and his orch,dark hair and eyes, as well as "Veronique "Vocal
handsome Ho will be dignified in gems and
Lighthearing, fond of animals and athle
tica It is not quite certain," but. "Wake Up and Dream"-Selection probable that he will be, a naval
and New Modn "-Selection. officer." -New Mayfair Orchestra,“
0.30. p.m.-
The Arcadius." Opera Co.
10 p.m.-
Franz Schubert.
Serenade" and "Ave Marie.”—
John McCormack, Tenor. "Vienna Waltzen and Rosq
mudde "—Ballet Music and En. tracte. Victor Shion Orch. The Hurdy Gurdy! Mind In- and paticaue and Farewell"
"Moments Musicals" Victor Salon Orchestra, "Medley of Waltzes" (German), Menuetto in B Minor and "Marche Militaire,"
-Victor Salon Orchestra. 10.30 p.m.-Close dowe.
TAXI-CAR ATTACKS.
FRENCH DRIVERS DEMAND TO BE ARMED.
Another attempt to kill and reb a taxien driver in France has been made, this time near Saint-Etienne but with less tragie results than a Cereottos, near Oricane, recently The chauffeur, M. Lhermet, escaped unhurt.
His fare instructed him to stop
in other words for eight months the car at a deserted spot in the In a conversation with one of longer than was necessary,
country, and (ben, fired twice. The the doolased's Jokis, a Daily Press The glue of wheat had been caos-first bullet glanced off the wind ropresentativa was informed that led partly by the withholding of screen and the second misfired Ab So was always in the habit of cupplies, by the Canadian pool and The chauffeur gop away and ap jumping from the wharf to the the United States Farju Board, pealed for help at the nearest ferry launches and vice-veren baagd partly by the overproduction | village. When the police arrived fore the latter were properly tide of wheat by farmers who were pro on the scene, although the, taxi-enli up. This time was the first time mised by pools or by Governments was still there, there was no sigr be missed his footing hut unfor- that a profitable price would be of the assailant. tunately for the man, it also prov-assured to them. The earners pro- Since the Baratand affair at ed to be the last.
duced by the Canadian pool and | Limoges, a year or two ago, when the American Board had failed, chauffeur was taken out on a night and there was a surplus supply of run and bis body was found- days wheat in North America" which | after in a stream, no fewor. than could not find, any outlet.
twenty taxi-cab drivers have either With regard to import boards been killed or very seriously injur Sir Herbert Robson referred to theed by their fares. The number of very low margin of profit upop attacks is much greater than this which the grain trade had book figure. As a consequens the taxi worked (one half of 1 per cent), cab drivers' union is anxious that and said it was inconceivable that taxi-drivers shall not only be Government officials controlling an authorised, but obliged to carry important board could work in a revolvers, nore economic manner. No Gov- erament officiat will dare to take the risks that were daily taken by At Tottenham to-day in an inter wheat merchants. The fact that. Poland is equipping her police. League match, the English League wheat was such an important econo-force in a manner resembling the defented the Scottish League by mic factor in many foreign export-mon-at-arms of the City Watch of
oven goals to three.
ing countries made it almost cer- the Middle Ages. They are fitted Scottish League Match Correction, tain that an attempt by a British with breastplates, helmets, and Government Sport board to con- shields, of stoel. Only the pike,
MATCH.
ENGLAND'S HEAVY DEFEAT OF SCOTLAND.
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