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GREAT · REDUCTION
FROM 15% to 40%
COME
EARLY
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THE HONGKONG · TELEGRAPH;'
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1924.
MOTOR FATALITY. THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A STUDENT KILLED.
MOUTRIES.
An enquiry into the circum- NEW SHANGHAI BUILDING. stances of the death of a young Chinese student, aged 14, who was
The very fitio building being erect- killed in a motor accident on the ed by Menara Muutrio in Shanghai Lalchikok Road on the 27th Nov-is now completed. Tho firm was ember, was held at the Kowloon fomnied by the Into Sydonham Magistracy yesterday afternoon, [Moutris in, the year 1873 aud.in 1500 with Mr. E. W. Hamilton sitting the business was turned into a limit- as Coroner and a jury composed ed company which has now of Messra. A. Wheelor, (Foreman), branches at Tointsin, Peking, Hong- C. F. Lee and L. A. Osmund,
Mr. V. B. Jones, who was absent when the jurora"
Dames were
und
called, appeared at 3 pm. said that he had some diflculty in locating the Magistracy.
kong. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, together with agencies in India, Ceylon, Siam, Indo China, the Philip pines and Manchuria Plans were first manufactured by Montric's in Shanghai moine 40 odd years ago in The Coroner, who had previously a en godown off Nanking Road, ordered a summons to be issued,arly in the year 1901 the factory in accepted the excuse and Mr. Jones North on Road was completed, which afterwards and to have on nd was released.
ditional wing added,
The evidence of a school boy who attends the same school as the deceased was that he wig
The ever-growing demand for Moutric pinuos and orgass ban, says
walking neur the Chung Mel the N. & D. Sewe, mundo it impon Garage on the Lalchlkok Road, tive that a more modern and kirger going towards Shamshuipo, when factory be built for the production he saw a motor lorry belonging to of these high grade instrumente. the Hongkong Engineering and Visits have been made to the most Construction Company travelling up-to-date factories both in Europe in the opposite direction. A motor aud America, that no improve- us was moving the same way as neata of recent years should bo witness. The lorry knocked down omitted.
small boy who was walking near Two lumber drying dins have, the side channel. No horn been important from America. was sounded nor was there any Among other innovations a polishing| warning given. The car approach-machine is being installed, An in- ed the deceased from behind. The witness denied that there were enable the casework of instruments?
[vention of recent years, which will a number of boys skylarking in to retain their finished lustre. Pro- the road. He and the deceased vision also has been made for ob were the only two boys in the taining the latest equipement for the manufacture of pipe organs, a special room having been built for this pur-
street at the time:
Mr. A. McCallup. Overseer of the Public Works Department, who witnessed the accident, said that when the lorry approached to with,
pose
It is expected that the new fue
in twelve yards of where deceused tory, which is being built on a site of
and some other boys were playing nearly 15 mow off Baikal Road, will
on the pavement, he saw the deceased dash out into the road and get run over by the vehicle, which was only travelling at about nine miles per hour.
After further evidence the jury returned the verdict of accidental death:
Mr. D. A. G. Alison, who re- presented the Hongkong Engineer- Ting and Construction Company, expressed sympathy on behalf of the Directors with the deceased's inmily.
SANITARY BOARD
NEW MARKET ARRANGEMENTS..
be opened during the first week in Jouuary next year, which incidental- heralds the 50th anniversary of the firm's foundation.
GARRISON INFANTS'
SCHOOL.
PARENTS' DAY.
Yesterday was Parents' Day al the Garrison Infants' School, and a good many parents accepted the invitation to view the work of the cholars and to listen to an enjoy
le concert. Early in the after- noun, there was no exhibition of handwork made during the year, and it was very favourably.com
sented on by the visitors. There i followed organised games by the scholars in the playground, which The fortnightly meeting the crented a lot of inerriment. At Sanitary Board was hield yesterday 3.15 f
the parents and afternoon, the
of tho children Mr. II. fricods Creasy, Director of Public Worksent by the children. This opened treated to a delightful entertain- presiding in the absence of Mr. D. Will the song Nons Eve" by the
{1
were
TRUE TONE ratian, the Chairman, Member Selost, and was failowed by a
is not only pleasant
to bear but is import
ant to beginners, who
will learn more rapid.
ly by practising on a
piano which is well
made true, in tone and
responsive of touch
such as
THE
present were Dr. W. V. M. Kol number of dramatised aury]
| Dr., J. U. Metiownn, Mr. S. W. Two rhymes, excellently rendered aud
Mr. Wong Kwong tin, Mr. Q. 8. loudly applauded. There was also a
| Kennedy-Skipton and Mr. D. Davies,
eretary and Assistant Secretary. The Chairman read a letter from the Government relative to the clee [tion »f Dr. J. C. MeGlowari Là be ni
ember of the Bond. On behall
duologue, un action song, "Eight Little Mothers;" P recitation, playht Sonto, "Bed time;" Clausa rong, and carols by the School. Among the scholars taking part were Peggy Sylvester, Victoi of the member he extended a worm Datis Tye, Peggy and Winnie Silver, Alan Stripp, Norah Val,
welcome to Dr. McGowan
Denis
George, Jack Bacon. Roa. Stow, Dealing with a letter from the Betty Dorsell, Margaret Bean, Cloverment relative to the eun Gilbert Budden, Cecile Hewett, stitutions and powers of the Sanitary Thelmas Castle dine, Elsio Appleton. Board, the Chairman said the mutter Margaret Dillon, Pat Hamlin, was brought up by Dr. Ozorio who Pat Misett, Con Sully, look Babe Bend-haw, Peter Champkin, id ceased to be a member. With Hearn, George Conley, the approval of the members and in Smith, Chris French, Edith the absence of the Chairman he pro-Stainer, Terence Beardall, Arthur poned that the mutter bo postponed Allan, Frank French, W. Stainer, This was agreed to by the meeting. R. Dennis, G. Calvert, J. Dorsett, The Chairman mentioned cortain] M. Korslake and B. Hynen. alterations in the arrangement of Estalls in Buwring Street (Kun Chung) Market. The new arrange-
MORRISON monts, he said, involved the reduc-
PIANOS
Let us show you at
TSANG FOOK
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94 a. Wanchai Road,
Telephone No. Contral 2127
HONGKONG TRADE.
tion of vegetable stalls and would AMERICAN ASPIRATIONS, give more room to pork sellers. The In a report on the trade of Hong- matter had been carefully considor-kong, U. S. Consal-General William el by the Chairman and he thought H. Gale states there appears to the Board would give its approval. be an excellent opportunity for There being nu comment, the American shipping Interests to meeting ended.
CRICKET.
VOLUNTEENS V. UNIVERSITY,
secure a larger portion of the cargoes and passengers being car- ried between San Francisco and Hongkong by placing on this run several fast stenors of about 10,000 tons with accommodation for about 100 passengers. The present survice la Inadequate to handle all of the carrying trade, and much of it is, now being The following will coproscat the diverted to amalior and slower H. V. D. C. against the University freight steamers, causing dissatis- on Saturday. Bus leaves H.K.C.O. faction among the shippers. A Pavilion, at 1.40, p.sharp direct fast-freight sorvica botween E. J. R. Mitolioll (Caps) H, Owen the Gulf and Atlantic ports of the Hugbon, A. O. I. Bowkor, A; W. United Statos and Hongkong Hamsoy, G. R. More, Li F.Stowart, would, in all probability, secure
FOR
HIM'
Gifts He'd Choose
Himself HUNDREDS of colourful,
practical gift selec-
tions are here. POWELL'S are happy to announce the largest assortment, the greatest quantity, the most attractive Christmas merchandise their store has ever shown.
Wm. POWELL, Ltd.
Gentlemen's Tailors and Outfitters.
HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDINGS——————
·PEDDER STREET.
NO illustration of an exquisite piece of jewellery was ever made which at all adequately pictured it. The illustra tions in this advertisement are merely intended as a hint to the Christmas shopper.
Sincere's extend a cordial invita- tion to all seekers of beautiful gifts to visit the store to examine the originals.
Our prices to-day are lower than at any time in recent years; hence gifts of jewellery purchased here are not only beautiful, but they are the finest Yuletide investment (you can make.
SINCERE'S
FIFTY-ONE YEARS IN 151 1/2 yoare. ⠀⠀ He entered the there. In the year 1893 3
ROYAL SERVION.
Lord Chamberisin's Dapartment George Miles was appointed:
Mr. George E. Miles, M.V.O. at the Castle ad the nocountant pisalar, and in 1901 he was
H. E. Hollands, L. P. Ralph, a large portion of the cargoes now has fast retired from the position in March, 1873, under DE. G. Nicholson J. A... being consigned to these porte in of--Cospector of the Palace brook, Inspector of the Palags, retirement of Mr Leonard"" Plummer and W. J. Hope. | foreign ships..
|at| Windsor | Castio, aftor: « at which time hid father, the late mann," and hay. hold the
period of service of ovel) Mr. William atilde; who teplaktör över klage
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