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LANE CRAWFORD, LTD.
WING to the EXCHANGE BESTAURANT & LOUNGES boing engaged for a Wedding Recep tion the Usual SUNDAY TEA DANCE will be bold at the KING'S RESTAURANT.
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HONG KONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
THE
THE 50TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the above Bociety. will be held in the CITY HALL on TUESDAY, 29TH SEPTEMBER, 1991, st 5,45 7 M., for the purpose of roosiving the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the Year ending atat August, 1991, and of, electing "Office- bearers for the ensuing year, etc.,
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DAVID 8. BOBB,
Joint Hon, Secretary,
NOTICE.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
THE
THE Undermentioned Certificate for 50 Stares in this Company, registered in the Name of KWOK BIN HING, has been declared LOST. If at the expiration of Oso Mouth from the Date hereof the following Share Certificate be not produced to the Company, namely, Certifiente for 50 Shares No. 20,191 to 20,240, A NEW CERTIFICATE for the said shares will be issued by the Company and thereafter NO OTHER will be recognised.
A. 9. WATSON & CO., LTD. Hong Kong, 8rd Sept., 1981. [1147,
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE CO., LTD,
NOTICEA
THE
for HE Undermentioned Certificate for registered in the Name of Mas. E. 6. ANDREWS ha boan LOST or DES TROYED; and should this Certificate wat be proddion MBBR. 1931, New (to the Company before the 231 Certificate for the said Fhares will be iased and the Old Certificate No. 5181 will thereafter be treated by Company as NULL & VOID, "W
Cordeste No. 5161 dated 7th Bure, 1904, for 100 Shares: Noa, 78801/78900,
NOTICE. REQUIEM MASS will be celebrated on TUESDAY, the 22ND SEPTEMBER at
·O'cïoor ax. Sharp for the repose of the Soul of BRUNA CELESTE D'ALMADA E CASTRO (Horer)}\ at the CATHEDRAL of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, GLENEALT.
NOTICE.
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APTIONS state-registered NURSES for the Forthcoming Vacancy of DEPUTY ABSISTANT MATEON in the Mädical Depart XT of the KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION.
Applicants
should be aged 30 to 85 Years and preferably have had some Experience an Training Probationers, and in all- Branches of General Nuring,
Details of Emolument may be had on Application to the PRINCIPAL MEDICAL OFFICER, THE KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION, BASE HORFITAL, TONOSHAN, HOTEL, NORTH CHIKA
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONG KONG,Y
IN THE MATTER OF THE Estate
HENRY OF
ERNEST SCRIVEN LATE VICTORIA IN THE COLONY
or
`-or Honó. KoNU, DECEASED,
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
NOTION IS
are requested to send their Claims to the Undersigned Not. Läter Than *19TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1981.
T. G. STOKES.
C/O LAND OFFICH, SUPREME CÓUET: Hong Kong, 19th Sept, 1931. [1199
THE
NOTICE..
HE Government of TANGAN. YIKA is prepared to consider Offers for a Tug £30,000 built This Year now lying at ADEN. Twin Scrow Reciprocated Engines, 80 Horso Power. Coal burning. Hull and Engines by FLEMING AND Frrorson, Speed: 11 Knots. Pull on Tow Rope 10 Tons. Latost Merry. weather Fire Pump. Length: 109 Feet, Beam: 26 Feet, Draft: 11 Feet
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Accommodation: 8 Europeans, 15]
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Communications should · be addressed to the
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OFFICE.
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PEOPLE WHO MATTER to the advertisce are the people who can afford to buy his goods, Most of these prople buy and read the
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HONG KONG, SEPTEMBER 19, 1931.
THE NAVYAND THE
NATION
„Thčer Varo... nor ordinary: divers,
News and Views
Present for the King,
It is the custom at one of our a prosent, to his Majesty tha formula for alcohol, Cg H&CH to res hitherto unpublished papers London hospitals to use the chemicaled by the University of Buenos King Lord Moynihan has been hand.
indicate the disease in the case of
Quick Wit
drunks. A fresh student was of the eighteenth-century scientist's looking, through the list of patients and travellers Boupland and Hum- H5OH as the disease and was com one day and kept coming across Eg bolt. pletely mystified, so be asked the Hall Porter the meaning of it, why said the Hall Porter, you ought to know what that means, that's the Latin for Beors." Designer of Mistress.
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There was recently a good ex-- ample of business enterprise to bo seen in a famous London street. A car dashed into the plate gloss window, of 'n motor, establishment there. Within an hour the front
as characteristic of the Fris Minister that he should have boon) provided with rubber auits and in position to make a personal rubber tubes, They att heavily on
coned in solid metal. They control appeal to navel mon, and, despite their own oxygen supply. Suspend- all pressure of business, he recired od in midwator, thomsolves almost the opportunity. It was Just unable to move, but able to converso with the crew on the surface by fuck
that Mr. MACDONALD haren telephone, they are the eyes of the to bo at Portsmouth whom trouble salvage party broro out, but the chance was taken. In the dim submarine light they and used to good purpose. What watch and direct the mysterious operations of the grapping hook graceful act it would have been and the laying of explosive if Bir AUSTIN CHAMBERLAIN and charges. The discovery of a ship the Parliamentary Secretary to the long lost, the breaking up of
the baring of its hidden treasure Admiralty had made personal visits such is their perilous and romantic to the Atlantic Fleet and the three taak, requiring an exactitude of big dockyards to explain the nature practical knowledge, a pity of
operation, and courage soaresly of the national crisis to the men, less than the qualities demanded of to enlist their co-operation;"";
n, and to explorers at the poles take direct opinion on the adjust. ment of hard ouses The official procedure seems to have been, on and novel conditions will be boost manner in which to define the the contrary, ill-considered and much added to the world's ill-dia of Mr. George Roosevels The Title,
chopper, Mistress, which Mr. Here is another story of a game- prosipitate and concessions are now tributed store. And since the ro-Hors designed and to which be keeper member of a well-known covered gold would go to countries sailed across the Atlantic, is to say family endowed with the Christian being made under the shadow of which have special need of it, the that she will be shipped aboard name of Augustus" was abooting on ultimatum that ould have gallant crow of the Artiglio grop the Olympic and taken back to with a friend, when the gamekeeper. been granted in the original ring for treasure among the mit New York. Mistress, too, was one startled them by adikessing him, an
and tides of the Atlantic, in playing of the largest of the Transatlantic Augustus Tho host skid: its part in helping to solve one of
racers, the smallest, of them. being | What do you mean by speaking: the most difficult problems of our scarcely bigger than an ocean to a gentleman like that, calling him time.
liner's lifeboat. Several of these by his Christian name " Game- little yachts will be homeward keeper, abashed. I beg pardon, bound aboard "big steaners” in air. I am dure. I did't know it was September, after which they will in Christian name. I thought it be rigged again and set off on meant Colonel or something like Sound. cruises up and down Long Island Augustus Cæsar in the Bible.”
Deluge of Letters for Polies
vision.
To the man in the street the was bearded up and a notice affix The gold which is being rescued tonnage of ships and yachts congd: Cars literally barl themselves from the depths of the Egypt's voys but little, and therefore then here for repairs." ballion, reora under these orting
he sent the following wire to his brother-Failed in "all "five. Prepare father. Back fashed this message: Papa prepared Pre-
The Meaning of Money, pars yourself,"
French Air Deaths. Y
against the police authorities.
It cannot be said that the Ad- miralty came well out of the Parlia mentary recriminations on Thurs day. Mr. ALEXANDER, the ex-First Be Prepared. Lord, declared that the Cabinet had | W beon warned to expect trouble in scanning the pass lists of the recant Anxions oyes have lately bean the Fleet to which the Primo Cambridge examinations. This one Minister retorted that the Cabinet is reminded of one student who did
The unprecedentedly high re- had been told that the men would not fare well not long ago when he
Statistics relating to French air ward of £3,000 offered by the Ger and for his Matric · Finding.
The accept the cuts, provided equal had failed in ench of the five sub accidents, which have just been man authorities for the apprehen- ssorifoes were made from all serjects in which he had been examinpublished, show that for 825,000 sion of the wreckers of the Basle- miles flown by commercial, aero- | Berlin: express hoa, had unusual vicra, and unemployment pay
planes there have been 15 acci- results. From all over Lermaty were reduced. It is obvious, there-
dents in which 13 persons have letters and postcard ccme pouring fore, that the possibility of soma
lost their lives and nine have been into the Berlin police headquar seriously injured. For the same tera The police authorities are Board, but, we maintain, more
distance flown in seaplanes the working day and night to sort out degree of resistance was before the
number of accidente recorded is this huge correspondenes, probably three, causing the death by drown all of which will prove worthless sympathetic methods would not Herewith the derivation of the ing of six persons and serious in Rome letters contain secusations, morly have averted these incidents, word dollar. It is an Americanianjuries to five others. These figures others supposedly important in-
do not include the accidents to formation, and yet others threats - but the Navy's help should, and tion of the German word taler. In could, have been enlisted in giving Joachimsthal (where the radium tourist planes or at dying schools from-in Czechoslovakia) and sporting meetings, where 18 achining example of patriotism there were once famous silver deaths have taken place, and at and self-sacrifce to the nation, and mines. The coins struck there many people seriously hurt,
were called Joachimsthaler, and the Empiro.
then simply thaler. Hence dollar. The Scandinavian rixdak-is-mere- A life-site silhouette figuro of ly a corruption of Reichs dollar. Britannia with upraised beckoning Derivations are danger-traps, but, arm will shortly be exhibited on money being to-day an all absorb posters in every country in the ing topic some further explane world. This will mark the cpen tions are given. The French francing of the most intensive campaign owes its name to the Latin inscrip tion Francorum Rex which ap peared on the first gold coins struck by the Franks. The flerin came from Florence. Laro is the
Rouble is taken from a Slay word meaning indented, the first coins issued in Hussin having borne & peculiar indentation. The Portu Bucse escudo and the French ecu come from the Latin scutum, a shield. Finally, rupee comes from Sanskrit word meaning cattle, these animals being the original means of exchange in. India,
DIVING FOR GOLD.
There would be no anxiety at the Pank of England about scarcity of gold if all the precious metal that has gone down with ships at sea could be salvaged and lodged in its
cames
Britain's Shop Window.
A Kindly Thought.
A London friend writes that be has just seen a remarkable contri- bution towards the safety of the roads. The London United Tram- ways have recently installed trolley, 'buses in the Kingston aren. As these vehicles demand a driving technique of their own, new, motor men are being trained daily on the yet organised by the Department roads. On the back of busca used of Overseas Trade to attract buy for this purpose in a huge red, ers to the British. Industries Fair, notice Caution. Driver Under which is to be held in London and Instruction." One feels that the Birmingham next February News-idea might be extended with advan
and circular lettere will be used. Wheel" for instance, would be and the members of the Consular vastly appreciated; while... Take Service are expected to act as Care. Drives blind in one eye and publicity agents for Britain's an- mentally deficient would equal nual "window display. In some Cantion. Undergraduate Driver," countriesB.1.1" wireless pro in usefulness. For motor coaches, grammes are being arranged, and Deadly Danger, We are Behind the British Consul will give short Time (inscribed back and front-
Ir is a great pity that there should capacious cellar sale a livre, the French pound. paper advertisements, brochures, tago Warning Learner at the
There
are no charts which no have been blundering over the procurately record the points where posad cuts in Naval pay and allow Spanish treasure ships met their auces." Hnd reasonable care and doom and their chests of doubloons intelligence been exercised by the Bank with them to the bottom Admiralty, the British Navy would But there are scores of pointe have given a lead to the nation in exactly or roughly marked on the of the Govern map where big liners in more loyal acceptance...
tnt's economy campaign. It is no sood denying that this initial fine toilet resistance from the Fleet will have "accessories to enhance regrettable reaction, not that the "and accent the features British people will, in consequence "and the natural colouring. refuse to see the need for the "But it is tragic to try to economy campaign, but what should "hide blemishes with have been an impetus to the cause has been turned into a ust-back "cosmetics for each year "you will grow more and It is plain that the nature of the "more dependent on these cuts, the similar sacrifices dunand
artificial
of ed of other servants of the Crown,
means
recent times have been wrecked in storms or shattered by larpedoes; and if all of them could be dragged to the surfaces scorre of milliona of pounds would be raised with them
Much bullion already has been recovered by diving operations. From the Laurentie alone, sunk by
a submarine off the Irish coast
talks on British goods, alternated, and on both sides) would be a god- with items. of English music send.
Local Notes and Events +
Three cases (one non-Chinese) of typhoid fever were reported Thursday.
The total output of the. Kailan
Lady Pech is giving an Home to members and supporters of the MC.L. at Government House on Thursday next at 4.30 p.m.
|| The Hon, Treasurer of the St.
acknowledge' with thanks the ro
From the files.
"concealing the ravages of and the vital necessity for this seven years ago; and an Admiralty Mining Administration's mines for John Ambulance Brigade begs to Looking Back 25 YOAND
your unwisdom."
Quicken
the week ending September amounted to 113,654 metric tons, another and the sales during the period to
101,979 metric tons.
during the War, £5,000,000 was re- covered by the British Admiralty policy were not explained to the salvage steamer is now at work men of the Atlantic Fleet Wildly attempting to "Learn to care for your exnuserated rumours were allowed £1,000,000 which still remains in its "ekin scientifically to keep to gain currency, particularly withhold
But such operations, till recently, "it young and naturally regard to separation allowance to "lovely.
the wives, and uncertainty as to the have always been in shallow water. "circulation that carries future must have been a lending The pressure of air, below a certain "off poisons and brings factur, in Fousing the men to action depth, has made the work of the "fresh colour to the which an officer, not at all happily diver impossible, and vessels sunk -*" unprecedented." in deep water have lain beyond his "cheeks. Nourish the described a
tissues to keep them firma Tho days have long passed when mach. But the possible prize was blind obedients under all circum big. The spirit of "enterprise was "and round. Drive away
all signs of age by holding stances, in peace and war, is the stimulated. It has been an inlian the keen contour and the unquestioned right of constitutional company first working in the “radiant sparkle of youth" naval authority. The said autho- Mediterranean, and inter in the rity needs to remember that it no Atlantic off the coast of Brittany. longer has to deal with "press which has, pointed the way to gang sweepings, but with a body romantic treasure hunts on a bigger of loyal, respectable and highly scale,
We have the following Elizabeth Arden Venetian Preparations in stock.
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A. S. WATSON
brated on Tuesday, September 22, A Requiem Mass will be celo- at 5 am. for the repose of the soul of Bruna Celeste D'Almada e Castro at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Glenealy, as
Restaurant,
oeipt of the following donations to Not for many years has such a Brigade Funds:-Mr. Chau Yus destructive typhoon boon experi Ting 850; Mr. Wong Sik Kay, caved as that which struck Hong $100; Mr. Fu Sik, $20; Mr. Yung Kong yesterday. Coming almost 20 Ming, 820, Mrs. Ho Kom unexpectedly, it took a large see- Li Tas Cheung, 820; Mr. Lo prise, and this unpreparedness led Tong, $25; Mr. Fan Tat Choy, 820;tion of the boat community by sur-
not only to wholesale destruction. Chung Kui, 895
in the harbour but to enormous Hong Kong estate worth 802,400 loss of life. One of the most disas: was left by the late Chin Leung Shitrous that has Malen place there
(or Ste), alias Mary Chin, alias within recent years, the full extent Messrs. Lane, Crawford. Ltd., Leung Lai Chee, alina Leung Cher of the damage and loss which it announce hut, owing to the Ex Shing, alius Loung Lai Cheo Tong, occasioned cannot yet be estimated. chango Restaurant, and Lounges alias Daley Leung, concubine of the Very few words, however, suffice to being engaged for a wedding relate Chin Wai Po, who died at No show that it was something quite ception, the usual Sunday Tes 326, Hennessy Rond, Hong Kong, beyond the prainsey At least thres Dance will be held at the King's on May 6, 1831 Probate has beer large eteamers, one French vessel granted to the exccutors Chin Ah of war, a large sailing ship, sme pa Kam, No. 25, Wing Wo Street, and motor boats, and many launches, It is announced that a special Ohin Tit Yung, of China, Building, are total wrecks. The Kowloon meeting of members and adherents seventh floor. Bequests are all of a foreshore and buildings present of the Union Church, Jordan Boad, family nature. Kowloon, will be held to-morrow, immediately after the morning ser-
recommendation Je vice, to consider
ahurch,
heart-reading scene. The fine now ferry wharf and offices just erected on the Kowloon side are gone. Bo are many other piers. The damage, educated men Limen of this The liner Egypt lles seventy calibre are treated as responsible Inthems deep below the waters ofegard to the pastorate of the agility, and to be endowed with must, represent millions of dollars equal courage, and resources. His while many hundreds of people career during the past few years must have perished. On the Kow citizens, every rehaonable request or the Bay of Biscay. Over her, when command will be accepted, but weather permits, floats the Italian Members of the Kowloon Golf has been eminently adventurous loon side workers were employed rovert to the old mathods of aloof steamer, the Artiglio, moored Club are reminded of the quality and romantic, and his name has, for two hours picking up, corpses
ing rounds, to decide the Club's become a terror is the district. Hla Hong Kong Daily Press, September superiority in the inning of execu-anong, a circle of buoys. Nearly entries for the Championship of the followers implicity believe in his 10, 1900, tive and administrative orders, and two years have been spent in locat Colony. These will be played off ability, and the soldiers sent to
over the Kowloon course to-morrow captured him go with reluctance Looking Back 50 Years. trouble is bound to ensue. The ing the wreck, in preliminary and Sunday, September, 27. Hom- and dread. He has recently
Jolly Tar
Tar" tradition is irritat operations, and in moving to and bora taking part are requested to strengthened his retreat, and is con The Shanghai Courier given some ing nonsense in these days, and fro between port and the scene arrange their own partners to Success has no em-chief who has for some time suncens
tinually adding to the number of Interesting particulars of a pirata yet at moms to lingor persistently of the quest, and now at length
Bunday morning the annual boldened him that he now regularly fully ses se défiance the authorities in civilian and political circles the upper parts of the ship have service for Scouts and Guides, is frills his band, and makes daily of the Ningpo district,uttarly In this instance, we must remember been torn away and removed, tha. being held in St. Andrew's Church, raids upon an increasing arcs of routing the troops sent against him, that the Navy Bas never been well- hurricane deck has been shuttered Kowloon, when the preacher will be onuntry Vainly have the hatho Jerving fines upon the wealthy, in- The Rov G. T. Waldegrave Com-ritica despatched troops to destroy habitants, and even killing the treated, coopt during, the War, in by explosives and lifted, and the missionor of Scouts for the Colony, and break up his, following: Kwan officials in charge of the likin the matter of pay, and now hard bullion room, full of gold; below At the evening service the preacher lately defeated two regiments sent station, and carrying all the mor
will be the Right Rev. J. Garber, meainst him, and laughs at the 'his man, named Kwan King won amelioration, confirmed... on the floor of the saloon, is now exá po Bishon of Chekiang, Allargal altempts to suppress him - Hong til side to be a per un
attendance in expecte at both serKong-Daily Press, Beptember 19, ordinaz
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