PAGE 8-HONGKONG DAILY. PRESS
G.P.O. INSTRUCTIONS:
GENERAL
LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS COMMUNICATION WITH PRISONERS OF WAR WHO
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned, have received
structions
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
on
Friday, the 14th March, 1941.
commencing at 2.30 pak,
at their Sales Room, No. 35, Han kow Road, Kowloon,
A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
ARE INTERNED ABROAD
The following instructions regarding communleation with prison- ers of war interned abroad have been issued by the General Post Office and covers Letter Post, Parcel Post, Educational Books and Telegrams,
LETTER POST
ment, these remedies are thus at❘ (v) Articles In tubes, tins and hand when needed. Relatives of a jother receptacles, which cannot prisoner can send to the Invalid easily be opened for inspection. Comforta Section, 14 Carlton (vi) Spirits or solidified spirit House Terrace, London, SW. 1, for cocking stoves, matches or any medicines or special fumedles di-other Inflammable material. 1. This leaflet applies primarily thence by surface transport., pro-rect from their own chemist, to be (vii) Food, tobacco, cigarettes, to British (including Dominion and vided that they are prepaid at the included in these parcels. - Such (Vill) Photographic apparatus, Colontal prisoners of war intern-hormal European air mall rate of contributions must not weigh more field glasses, sextants, compasses, ed in enemy and neutral coun- 5d. for the first ounce and 3d. for than 14 The for one person to electric torches and other instru· tries: but paragraphs 2-4 as re-reach additional ounce (postcards facilitate packing all bottles should ments of use for naval and mill- gards the Letter Fost are also ap-24d) and bear a blue air mail label be avoided, and wherever possible tary purposes, plicable to letters and postcards in the top left-hand corner. In remedies and medicines should be (1x) Medical comforts. This in- addressed to prisoners of war of other respects the general regula-in capsule or tablold form. These cludes medicines of all kinds, drugs Sther nationalities interned abroad. tions in paragraphs 2-4 apply to special gifts are labelled with the and bandages, The term "Prisoners of War" in these letters. The air mall service name of the prisoner for whom (x) Complete suits, coloured or aludes all interned persons, naval, gives some acceleration over the they are intended and included in grey flannel trousers, sports coats military, air force and 'civilian.
ordinary service, but the total time the parcel to his Camp or Hospital or blazers, mackintoshes, or any of transmission may. still be Postage on parcels so sent to the kind of overcoat (These items of 2. Letters and postcards may be lengthy.
British Red Cross must be paid at clothing, however, may be sent to sent post free by ordinary post; N.B. No attempt should be made the ordinary inland rates. At the civilians). but if intended for transmission by to communicate with Prisoners of request of the relatives, or the -16. "Return of Prohibited Art- ir mail they must be prepaid (see War through people in neutral) Senior Offeer of the Camp, indi- cles-On receipt of a personal paragraph. 5). They should be countries.
vidual food parcels can be arrang-partel it will be repacked under posted in the ordinary way and
PARCEL POST
ed for serious or chronic cases re- the supervision of a representative should not be sent to the British
Parcels for Prisoners of War inquiring special diet, in place of the of the Censorship, and any pro- Red Cross Society to be forward:
Enemy for enemy-occupied) ordinary weekly food parcels. Men hibited articles will be withdrawn Teakwood Drawing Room, Dining ed. They should be clearly writ-
who are known to be in hospital and returned to the sender. Room, Bed Room and Office Furni- en or typed, and letters should
6. Parcels cannot be despatch-are sent a special parcel for four Parcel for Prisoners of War" exceed two sides of ture, Chesterfield Suites, Cutlery, not
aled by relatives direct to a prisoner weeks.
in Neutral Countries of Ornaments,
Bets, Electric sheet
otherwise of war. notepaper;
Food, clothing, soap and 11. Clothing-The Prisoners of
17. Address-Parcels for prison. Fans & Lamps Crockery, Curios, they are liable to delay and may tobacco are seat regularly to pri-War Department of the Red Crossers of war in neutral countries Pictures, Clocks, Gramophones & even not be delivered by the au-oners In enemy countries by the and St. John arranges for the fol- must be forwarded through the Records, Porcelain, Glass, Alumini-horities in the country to which British Cross Society and lowing" "articles to be sent to the British Red Cross Society. No spe- ium, Brass and E. P. Ware, Cook- hey are addressed. They must Order of St. John of Jerusalem orison camps for every prisoner jelal label is necessary and parcels ing Utensils, etc., etc.
only deal with purely personal (see paragraph 9), and "personal"jof war:-
should be addressed in the came matters, and care should be taken parcels for prisoners in enemy Shirt, Pants, Vest, Socks, Towel. way as letters (see paragraph 4) that no-information of any kind, countries may be sent under the Blanket, Pullover, Handkerchiefs, with the addition of the follow- which might be of use to the arrangement explained in para-Shoes, Pyjamas, Toothbrush and ingr enemy, is given. No references to graph 12 of this leaflet. A card of toothpaste In tins. Razor and naval, military, aerial, economic or acknowledgment for signature and blades, Shaving stick, political matters are allowed, and return by the prisoner is enclosed Uniforms and Great Coats are ovements of any members of His in every parcel despatched. For supplied by the War Office, Ad- Majesty's Forces or any warship or parcels for prisoners of war in niralty and Air Ministry.
merchant ship must not be men-neutral countries see paragraphs "Personal" Parcels for Prisoners tioned.
in Enemy for enemy-occupied) - Countries
comprising:
Tea
also
A FEW PIECES OF BLACKWOOD FURNITURE
and
2 Pairs. Binoculars
1 Reflex Camera
1 Zenith Radio Set (AC & DC)
1 Pair Hockey Goal Nets
On View from Thursday,
the 13th March, 1941.
Terras: Cash on Delivery
3. Enclosures: Any enclosure In a letter may cause delay. Picture
17-19.
Red
Countries
7. In addition to the parcels ent by the Red Cross. orders may
12.
c/o British Red Cross Society.
14, Finsbury "Circus,
London, EC. 2. No postage is required. 18. Packing-Parcels when pack- ed mast not weigh more than 10 lb. each and should be packed as for the inland post. A list of the contents should be put inside.
19. Contents.-Neither the arti-
postcards or pictorial matter of given to firms holding special the next kin of a prisoner in enemy cles numbered (1) to (vi) in para-
Once every three months any kind must not be sent: snap- permits for the direct despatch of territory is allowed to send him a graph 15 nor food may be sent shots or unmounted photographs parcels containing books, music, personal" parcel. The parcel must in order that any prohibited arti- of a personal nature are allowed. packs of cards, games, tobacco and not weigh more than 10 lb. when cle may be returned to the sender 4. Method of Address: The ad- cigarettes (see paragraphs 20.and packed, so that when repacked this name and address should be
comes within the international
dress should be clearly written in 221.
INK both on the envelope and on 8 Customs Duty is not normal-imit of weight. Each parcel must the letter itself as far as possi-ly charged on parcels. sent to pri-bear a special tle-on label which ble the following particulars soners; and the Customs Declara-will be sent periodically direct to should be given:-
tions and Despatch Notes which the next of kin by the British Red (a) Service No. and Rank (unless usually have to be prepared by the Crocs Society. The sender must FAMMERT BROS.the, addressee is an interned civi-senders of foreign parcels are not all in the label, which will then
Han), Initials, and surnarte.
bear an address in the following form
"AUCTIONEERS.
(b) British Prisoner of War. (c) Prisoner of War Number (If known).
PUBLIC AUCTION. address below
THE
THE Undersigned have received
Instructions
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCHON
од
Monday, the 17th March, 1941
commencing at 10.30 am,
kow Road, Kowloon.
required.
Parcels sent by the British Red Cross
written on the cover, as described, in paragraph 13.
Parcels and Packets sent by Permit Holders
"
20. Books, Music, Packs of Cards, Games and Sports Equipment.-. and newsagents, etc., hold a special Many of the leading publishers
permit from the Censorship De- Prisoner of War Personal Parcel.partment, which enables them to
Regti. No. Prisoner of War No. Rank
Camp
Name
execute and despatch orders for books, music, packs of cards and games for prisoners of war in Eal- enemy or neutral countries.
9. Food and, except as set out (d) Camp address. It is impor-in paragraph 22, Tobacco cannot tant that the Camp address should be sent by relatives to a prisoner be complete. (e.g. In the specimen of war. Food, soap, cigarettes and "Stalag" means tobacco at the cost of 10s. per par- "permanent camp" and is insuffi- cel are sent to. British, Dominion
c/o British Red Cross Society
ders of permits can accept only lent without the addition of the and Colonial prisoners of war in
and Order of St. John. orders for despatch direct: they
14, Finsbury Circus," appropriate number),
enemy territory by the British Red
can in no case accept books, etc., (e) Country.
Cross and St. John War Organisa-
London, EC, 2. for forwarding to prisoners, The top left-hand corner of the tion Contributions towards, de. The address must also be copied ! - Continued Page 11 Col. 1 envelope should bear the words fraying this expenditure will be in ink on the cover of the parcel. "Prisoners of War Post.". and if gratefully accepted. Such contri-Unless the parcel bears the special addressed to a prisoner of war buticns should be sent to the Ap-label, it will not be accepted at a in German hands, the equiva-peal Secretary, Prisoners of War Post Office. No postage is requir lent word “KRIEGSGEFANGENEN- Department, St. James Palace. ed. If the sender requires an POST? should be added, or If ad- London, S.W. 1, or, for men of acknowledgment of the receipt of dressed to a prisoner of war in Scottish regiments, to the Scottish the parcel at Finsbury Circus, a Italian hands the words Service Red Cross, 206, Bath Street, Glas- stamped addressed envelope should des prisoners de guerre." The gow, C. 2. Postage must be paid be enclosed.
name and address of the sender on letters addressed to the Red 13. Packing. The parcels should should be written on the back of Cross Society.
be packed as for the inlarid post.
at their Sales Room. No. 35, Han the envelope. If, however, the 10. Invalid Comforts-The In- The name and address of the sender is serving in His Majesty's valid Comforts Section despatches, sender must be clearly written an Forces, whether at home or abroad, at regular Intervais, consignments the cover of the parcel, except that he must on no account give the or ordinary household.drugs, band-f the sender is serving in Els Ma- address of his unit; instead he ages, line, dressings, etc.. together jesty's Forces he must not write [should state the address of a re- with such things as cod liver oll. his own adorcas but must give the lative or friend in this country malt, tonics, and 'Invalid. food ond address of a relative or friend and who would be willing to send on comforts addressed to the Senior may request the relative or friend any letters received from the Officer of the Prisoners of War to forward any acknowledgments prisoner.
A QUANTITY OF MISCELLANEOUS GOODS, 'HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND SHOP FITTINGS
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS..
AUCTIONEERS.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
LE Underaged have received
Instructions
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
Tuesday, the 18th March, 1941
commenting at 5.15pm.
at their Bates Room, No. 2, Con- naught Road, Central (2nd Floor).
A 'COLLECTION OF VALUABLE" POSTAGE STAMPS
Terms: Cash on Delivery,
"LAMMEET BROS..
AUCTIONEERO.
Specimen Address"
Prisoners of War Post. KRIEGSGEFANGENENPOST.
P/J.1.125001 A.»B. J. SMITH,
or No. 123456 CORPORAL T. ATKINS,
No Stamp required
unless sent" by air mail.
or No. 567890 LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN K. JONES,
British Prisoner of War No. 3306, STALAGI ‘A,
..Germany.
** FROM MAS, J. SMITH,
33, MAPLE ROAD, ANDOVER,
HANTS,
The details underlined in the foregoing specimen addresses.
are merely examples, and care should be taken that the appro- priate detalls, furnished in letters sent by the "prisoner are in- serted in the address of letters sent to Kim.
(75) Air:Mall": ""Letters and post-
*
received in respect of the parcel.
A duplicate list of the contents: must be put inside the parcel; forms for this purpose are sent with the tie-on label by the Bri- tish Red Cross Society.
14. Permissible Articles.--Among the articles which may be sent are the following:-
Blankets, Brillantine in tins, Brushes of all kinds, Button- cleaning outāts "(solid, not liquid polish), Chewing gum, Chocolate in slaga, Cigarette filter tips Land cigarette rolling machine but NOT cigarettes or cigarette.papers
Clothing including underwear," civilian.or.Service..shirts, any foot- wear, knitted comforts, dr uniform. (Bee para. 15 for prohibited arti- cles), coloured silka and cottons, plain Unen or canvas for embra!" dering, dentifrice (solid or powder, but NOT in tubes), frames with taic or unbreakable glass, hussits containing usual items, kit bags, knitting needles and wool, pencils, 'pipes, and tobacco, pouch, eafety razors and blades, safety tin open- Vers, “ahoe “polish ~(solid, not liquid or in tubes), small musical instru- ments, soap of all kinds, towels, face cloths and sponges.
15. Prohibited Articles.-The fol· lowing articles may not be enclos- edimm
(1) Written communications '(let- ters must be sent separately),
4(00) Printed matter.
·}(m) · Pictorial "Üllustrations" and
cârds addressed to "prisoners in | Camp: the case of illness or of photographs.ja German or Italian hands will be | minor injuries (that unre mót sum – (iv) | Money, stampe, stationery forwarded by air to Lisbon and clently serious for hospital treat- and playing cards.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1941:
SELECTION OF WOOLLEN
JAEGER SCARVES
CHECKS AND PLAIN COLOURS
A. SO IN
OOLOURFUL SILKS
AND
CHIFFONS
BIG VARIETY OF
DESIGNS.
LADIES' SALON
LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.
TEL. 28151.
SARAH
SIMPLE
a comedy
by
A. A. Milne
presented by the
A. D. C.
China Fleet Club Theatre
March 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd at 9.15 p.m.
Booking at Anderson Music Co.
Take GRANT'S
for
In the Mountains and n
Grants
LIQUEUI
Botch Whis
WORTH I I. CHOUNGONTY
William Frank
GRANTED
Obtainable Everywhere
Sole Agents:-
L. RONDON & CO., LTD..
Marina House.
Tel. 32933