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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
NOTICE is boroby given that
scrip No 4:27 for 500 shares Ewo Cotton Mills Ltd, in the Tame of Mr. Ezra Abrahem of Hongkong together with a duly executed transfer dood purporting to assign the said shares has beon lost.
The said shares are the pro- perty of tho. undersigned and application has been duly mado to the Company, for the issue of a duplicato scrip.
PEAK CLUB.
Mombers and Subscribers Do not forget that Mr. WILLIAM HEUGHAN
is singing at the Peak Club
on THURSDAY, 12th. June, 1924,
at 9.30 p.m.
NOTICE.
The public is therefore warned ex-against dealing with the sald shares without reference to tho undorignod. Any person having.
Asiatic of the officos any knowledge as to the where- abouts of the said scrip is asked N and after the let. June the to communicate with the under Petroleum Co.. (5.0.) Ltd., will bo in "Ast-tic Building," Queen's signed.
Road Central.
WANTED-A thoroughly
perienced English Nurse to take charge of girl 34 years old. Must have good references. WARCH £75-a year for two years servico in Manila and passage to England at the end of that time Kindly state age. Apply Box No. 1132 "Hongkong Telograph."
WANTED.-4 or 5 Tube Non- Regenerative RADIO SET with ac-
RECEIVING cussorios, proferably dry cell full stating outfit. Apply particulars together with lowest Box No. 1133 efa prices to "Hongkong Telegraph."
TO BE LET.
TO LET FOR 6 MONTHS
ELLIS & CO.,
Sharu and Gonoral Brokers,
23, Ice House Street. Hongkong, 9th. April, 1924.
NOTICE
GOOD DOCTOR A FOR INDIGESTION.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1924.
FORTHCOMING AUCTION SALES.
Lammert Bros. HUGHES & HOUGH
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undorsigned have roosiv
od instructions to Holl by Public Auction on
Friday the 30th May, 1924. commencing at 11.30a.m. at their Sales Room, Duddel! Stroot.
(for account of the concerned) 7. "Wesloo" Electric Lighting
Plants
4 "Alamo" Lighting Sets
2 Electric Pumps with Matora
and Accessories
+1
11
1 2-ton Cyclone Hoist 1 4-ton Terms: Cash on Delivery
LAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
LIMITED
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have receive od instructions from the Executors of the late Mr. C. E. Warren, to soll by Public Auc- tion on
1
Thursday & Friday,
the 29th. and 30th, 1924, com- mencing each day at 2.36 p.m. at the Towers," 20, Broadwood Road,
A QUANTITY OF
VERY VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, comprising
CIGARETTE HABIT IN
CHINA.
character was
tho
COOL ROOMS IN TROPICS.
Successful Calcutta Experiment.
£
TOONI
An Ever-Growing Demand. That the growth in consump
Those experiencing discomfort IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS ANDtion of cigarottes since the in-
traduction into China Just forty owing to the hest will road with GENERAL AUCTIONEERS.
years ago had boon a series of interest the possibilitios of the at tho consistont gains, which of late "cold room" installed had boon of an extraordinary Tropical School of Medicine, the statomont Caloutta, where the tomperature made to the New York Evening is maintained constantly at about Post by R. M. Eliis, president of 75 degrees. The principle involved the Tobacco Products Export is a forood supply of air which in Company, who returned recently passed over the pipos of to New York from a periodical rofrigorating plant into เง visit to the Far East. And dos-room, and the exhaustion of ra- pite the phenomenal growth Mr. lativoly hot air from the room. Ellis expressed bellof in a great Fresh air which fe required for potential demand yet to be ventilation is admitted by an awakoned among
four opening, which can be filled with hundred million people of tho a layer of cotton wool; so that the air can bo frood from the dust Chinose Ropublic.
"The use of cigaretts in China and micro-organisms which are is increasing much more rapidly suspended in it. The
Insulated by is spocially than in the United States,"
to provont the boat- and figures cork M. T. carved blackwood declared Mr. Ellis,
Commenting on the cold room tables, M.-T. sido tab.es and here indicate that the American ing of the air by the walls. stools, M.-T. stands, chosterfield habit is by no means diminishing. T HE Undersigned have receiv- sofas & arm-chairs, standard Fow Chinese smoke cigars and in the annual roport of the School, od instructions to sell by lamps, bronzes, curios, rugs, large the old fashioned water pipe is the Director atatos: At first carpets, large enamel baths, por-fast disappearing, so that use of some of my colleagues were porcelain wash basins, ward-smoking tobacco is gradually bo- doubtful as to the safety of drastic Public Auction on
Wed., the 11th. June 1924.
robos, double and single iron coming less. Cigarettes aro ao interferonce with the climatic comiencing at 3 p.m.
the room on the human body by meat safas, cupboards, tennis net humble coolio oasily may buy foll to my lot to test the effect of.
his requiromants." Tramway Ltd., Bowrington
sponding several hours of nach the premises of the Hongkong beds, crockery, linen, bookcases,eap in China that the most conditions of Bengal, so that it
and poles, blankets, ornamenta Canal Road East.
day in an artifically cooled room. The Steam Driven Electric and general household sundries.
*also
Mr. Ellis, in detailing some of The nature of my duties necessit- Generating Plant.
Piano, Grand 1 Steinway
the methods of Chinese marketing od frequent oxits from the cold" consisting as :-
Organ. Bollers
"Auolian Orchestrolla "
shops selling cigarettes to the hoat outside, but a grost part of Bubcook & Wilcox Boilers and rolls, and about 900 plants customs, stated that most of the air of the room to the tropical
and pots. having oach. (complete)
On view Tuesday and Wedacs-rank and file ordinarily hundled each working day was spent in eigarottos, candles, and soap, the room, 65 F. to 75 F. while the approuimatoly 3,654 square
surface. day (27th and 28th May)
seemingly poing air of the other laboratorios was combination feat of hosting
normal N. B. The Towars" and No. evaporating under
After two years of experlenco, ho estimated that 30 por cent. of 12,000 s. of 21 Broadwood Road are for sale wall hand in hand. Furthermore, about 20 to 25 degrees hotter. conditions
privately. water per hour.
the retail business in cigarettes thoro is no doubt, in my mind as was in "looss sales," the pur- to the great practical advantages Wo king pressure 160 hs. por
of the chavor tendering a copper coin of such a room, and it is likely
or that the laboratorios in pay mant for the two Both Hoilers fitted with chain
throc amokes thus acquired. The future in bot climates will be square inch. grate stokers.
shop keeper, he said, was not constructed on similar lines. A averso to those small volume rool room, in addition to being a transactions, as they enabled him necessity for many kinds of to rosoll the tinfoil containers to laboratory work, constitutos a
If you want quick and sure rolief from the pains and distrosk of indigestion, dyspojia, gastritis food formontation and wonkening acidity, just take two or three AMERICAN FIRE & MARINE Bisurated Magnosia Tablets at
after eating or whenever pain is INSURANCE COMPANY, of felt. Bisurated Magnosia Tablets harmlesss, and enable the worst highest standing about to compct like magic, are absolutely mence underwriting in long-dypoptic to enjoy a good old- Peak resistance-254 "Tho
follow. Bisurated Two Falls" unfurnished, with garden kong invites applications from fashioned meal without fear of and swimming tank. Possession firms desirous of acting as Magnesia is an ideal "doctor" for 1st June, 1924, Apply SANG general agents. insurance ex-stomach sufferers, always ready when nooded, and gives instant KEE, New Bank Building.
perience and
control of a relief at little cost! Get a pack- Magnesia Tablets from your chemist to- TO LET-In Kowloon, from reasonable premium income con- go of Bisurated
essential.
ay take them as directed, and July, dotach d house. three siderçu bedrooms, two baths, Two minutos from Forry. Nice applications, giving full in.you'll soon forget you aver had
union.
Address
situation. Apply Box No. 1135 formation, to Box No. 1134 c/o c/o "Hongkong Telegraph."
10 LET.
Centrally situated ground floor premises auit- abla for a Bank or Shipping Offico. Also few office rooms, P. O: Box 259.
Apply
"Hongkong Telegraph"..
·PEAK RESIDENT'S ASSOCIATION.
Villas.THE SECOND
TO LET. Elloobud H-M.II. Nemazoe, Princo's Bldg.
Apply E. T. H. Bunje. c/o
PRIVATE HOTEL. 1, Victoria Gardena Kowloon, Next door new hotel. Full board from $4 por day Special rates for famities, Telephone K. 357.
OFFICES TO LET-W»}}|
ventilated and properly partitioned up. Apply to Choo Wo Hong, CHINA BUILDINGS. 6th. FLOOR, Queen's Road, t Central.
TO LET-Two Jurgo Semi-
ANNUAL MEETING of the above
upset
tu
& stomach pain!
It in wino to see the oval Rismag trade-mark when buy-
ing.
The Sign of the Cenuine
Ste it an
BISMAG
every Pochage
Association will be held at the Lammert Bros.
Peak Club on WEDNESDAY, 11th. June, 1924. at 6.15 p.m. at! which a full attendance of all members and those interested is particularly requested.
New residents in the Peak area who have not as yot joined the Association but wish to do so are requested to apply to th
Messrs 13f Caro undersigned Jarding Matheson & Co., Ltd.
E.B.C. HORNELL
Hon: Secretary.
THE "STAR" FERRY CO., LTD. NOTIC TO THE HOLDER.
detached five roomed houses NOTICE is hereby given that the twenty-sixth ordinary annual
with extensivo grounde And
PUBLIC AUCTIONS
THE Undersigned havo reeniv.
ed instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Friday, the 30th. May 1024. commencing at 3 o'clock p... at Holt's Wharf Kowloon (for account of the concerned)- One Quayle Oil Burning Engine Unit Power Plant with Accessoires Terms: Cash on delivery,
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
:
i
:
Engines Two 420 B.H.P Horizontal com
pound condensing tean"} engines by Messrs. Yutos & Them of Blackburn, coupled
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Terms: Cash on delivery. HUGHES & HOUGH, LTD.
Auctioneers,
Hongkong, 20th May, 1924.
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE
کرو
MARKETING OUSTOMS.
direct to two ::00 Kilowatt PARTICULARS AND CONDI-the manufacturom, who in turn healthy and invigorating environ-
Direct Current Dick Korr Generators.
Voi's 550, R.P.M. 100. Completo with steam piping
TIONS OF SALE of
TWO VALUABLE LEASE- HOLD PROPERTIES Bittiato at
were able to again soll the foil to mont, in which overy kind of his maintain worker can tho cigarette factories.
To-day the bulk of cigarettes officiency in the tropics, and it is manufactured in China is being likely that in the near futuro the done by three intoreste, with pro possiblities of contra! cooling for ordor offices and houses in, India will Bont, production in tho
be realised. To. namod:-British-American
Cool rcome will probably con bacco Company, Nanyang Bro- thors and tho Tobacco Products stitute a solution of the difficult Export Company, the first and problem of preserving valuable last representing respectively the books, papers, and fabrics of a invasion of British and American porishable kind in the climate of Calcutta. It is extraordinary that the Nanyang Kowloon Inland Lot Nos: 1830 & capital, while Complete with stoam piping etc.. 1343 with Messages and Build-concern is a strictly Chiness the vast possibilities of artificial
otc., etc.. Ond 150 B. H. P. Vortical Com- pound condensing steam on- gine, by Messrs. Bollisa and Morcom Ltd. coupled diroct to ono 200 Kilowatt Direct Current Dick Kerr Generator
Volts 550, R.T M. 250.
etc.
Auxiliary Plant
Ho Mun Tin, in the dependency of Kowloon, the Colony of Hongkong,
and known as
ings thereon
now known a
affair.
cooling of rooms inthe tropicshave not been recognised in the past. Other sniallar, concerns manu-The highly-paid export in every
One W. H. Allon Tandem comt
pound-engine, coupled direc. No. 6 Liberty Avenue and No facture cigaretton in China, while line of mental activity losos
to a 20 Kilowatt irect Cur- rent Dick Korr Generator. Volts 110. R.P.M. 500. One Dick Kerr Motor Generator
Sot.
Motor 550 Volts. Genorutor 110
Volis. R.P.M. 500
for scurt at Pokfulam, Beauti-meeting of this company will be held THE Undersigned have re- Ono. Remington two cylinder
fully situated with splendid view at the Offices of Messrs. Jardine,
ceived instructions to "sell
Friday, the 30th, May 1924. commencing at 5.15 p.m.
at their Salon Room, Duddell Street
of harbour and easily accessible Matheson & Co., Ltd., on FRIDAY, by Public Auction, by motor car. For further the 30th. May, 1924, at noon; for particulars apply lo Box No. 1130. the purpose of receiving the Report of. cic "Hongkong Tolegraph." the Directors tagether with Statement
of Acconats to April 30th. 1924. Portion of Ground The Register of Shares of the Com-' Floor in "St. George's pany will be closed from Saturday, A Valuable Collection of Postage Stamps
Broken Crowns) premises at present the 24th. May 1924 to Friday, the (including Asiatic and Hongkong occupied by Messrs. Hawthorne 30th, May, 1924, both days in and Pearson. Immediate occupa- clusive.
TO LET
Building
tion. For Porticulars Eto. Apply to HONGKONG & TERRITOR- IAL ESTATES LTD.
DON'T waste money on flash
lamp batterios. Got an Evorlite Pocket Lamp: first cost is last; it's a dynemo. Everlite Electrical Co., A. P. C. Building.
LOST.
LOST.-An Airedale terrier
answering to the name of "Baden". $50.00 roward for for information leading to re- covering. Roply to J. E. Joseph,. Prince's Building.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
W. S. BROWN. Secretary, Hongkong, 16th. May, 1924.
THE MOST TALKED OF BOOK OF 1923]
Now a Pulsating Picture
Play-
FLAMING
YOUTH
Just Arrived.
English High Class Groceries;
American Superior Quality Provisions; "French Famous Blend Toilet Articles; German Cheap Grade Perfumery and Soap; Portuguese Spe ial Make Cheese and World- Re ownes Olive Oil.
Your Inspection of all our ttock is cordially invited as we greatly appreciate your kind patronago.
J. P. VIEIRA REMEDIOS COMPANY,
10. MORRISON CAP ROAD,
HAPPY VALLEY VAR ETY STORE, PREBRÍIONIRANALATENTRAL · 3538.
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Catalogues will be issued
On Viow from Thursday the 29th 20th. May, 1914.
Terms: Cash on Delivery
LAMMERT BROS. -Auctioneers.
crude oil engine
15 Kilowatt coupled to a Direct Current Chandeyson Generator.
Valts. 125. R.P.M. 400. Switchboard."
Switchboard, of highly polished |
slate completely filled up for and running Generators Auxiliary Plant. Catalogues will be issued
For further particulars apply to the Undersigned.
Terms-Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers: Hongkong, 10th. April, 1924,
2 Victory Avenue respectively-the-Ligget & Movers Tobacco greatly in officiency in the Company also competes, but only tropios. Put him in a suitable
to be sold by
PUBLIC AUCTION
IN TWO LOTS
on the 18th. Day of June 1924. at 3 o'clock p.m.
at thoir Salon Rooms, Duddoli Streek, Victoria, Hongkong, by
Mossre, LAMMERT BROTHERS,
Auctioneers,
For further particulars and conditions of Sales: upply to: - Messrs. LEE & RUSS,
Vendor's Solicitors,
37, Qu non a Road, Control,
ta
Mosure. LAMMERT BROS.,
The Auctioncore,
Duddell Stroot.
SUPER-FLAPPERS?
RUNNING WILD. IN AN ORGY OF GAETY — A PICTURE OF KARE CHARM, FILLED WITH THE GLITTER AND COLOR OF NEW YORK'S WHITE. WAY.
MARIE PREVOST
IN
WARNER BROS'.
Classic of the Screen
“The BEAUTIFUL & DAMNED”
Adapted from
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD'S POPULAR NOVEL
AT THE
WORLD THEATRE-TO-DAY
in sales, its merchandise boing atmosphere, and his value be ahippod for competition in the comes much enhanced. Far Eastern market.
A move to the hills may also be obviated by providing cooler rooms for the mare expensive Borvants of the Government. 1f
INSANITY AND CRIME rooms are heated in cold climates.
Bill to Amend Present Law.
re-
why should they not be cooled in warm climates? A.oool atmos- phoro la just as ossential for the Indian worker as for thu European-Eur.
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Introduced on April 9, the text was issued last month of Lord, Darling's Bill to amend the law CLOTHES THAT “AINT.“ relating to the criminal sponsibility of accused persons'
A Very Modern Girl. suffering from montal disease,
The first clause provides that| The Belgrade papers report a (1 a person is not responsible to strange story of a peasant girl in tho law for an act or omission the village of Bukovtoho possess- charged against him as a crimo, ed of somo strange power of if, at the time of doing the act or radiation so that no clothes will' of making the omissión he is remain on her. The village reports proved to be sufforing from such that when she has dressed her state of mental discase as clothes turn after a fow hours deprives him→→
fist into something resembling
a
(a) Of capacity at the time to spider's wob, and then literally know, understand, and apprcolato into thin air.
or.
(b) Of capacity to know: understand, and appreciate at the time that the act done or made was wrong; or
the physical nature and quailty Naturally such an inconvenient of the not done or omission made; person has disturbed the villagers, though probably loss from con- sideration for the maintenance of ` standards of propriety than from superstitious fears that she Is possessed of diabolic powers. The chief police of the district bas (o) If, at the time the act was sent for the girl, who is to be done or omission made he was examined before the more on- suffering from such a state of lightened eyes of the district mental disease as therefrom to be police and a committee of doctors. wholly incapable of rosisting an impulse to do the act or make the omission.
(2) A person who is suffering from mental diseasó at the time]
WHY USE AN ELEPHANT GUN
of doing the act or of making tho to shoot rabbits? Why toke omission charged against him as a large disagreeable purgative pills, crimo, and, by reason of such or nasty oll or salte, to remedy. mental disosso in affected by livor and bowel irregularition, delusions on some spoolfio matter when Pinkottes tiny but thorough, or matters, but whose mental do just as well Pinkottes ro condition does not render him laxative porfection. They gently irresponsible to the law within dispal constipation, -liyorisbness, the meaning of sub-section (1) of sick bradacher, bllious "attacks, this section, le oriminally respon clear the skin, purify the breath. sible for such act dono or ommis relieve Pilen Your ohemist selle sion made to the same extent and Pinkettes or pout free, 60 cent" * if the facts with respect to the vial from Dr. Williams' Melt. which such delusions oxist were pins Co., 60 Klanges Ro
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