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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1925.
LAMMERT'S “UNCLE TOM'S CABIN."
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION,
The Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion,
en THURSDAY,
Censor Require Changes
in Costumes.
The Lord Chamberlain has in- tervened yet again, says a Lon- don paper.
the 26th November, 1925, com-
The first performance of the mencing at 11 am, at No. 90, 92musical version of Uncle Tom's and 94, Yee Kak Street, (Ground Cabin" was given at the Coventry Floors) Shamshuipo (for account Hippodrome rocontly, but the of the concerned).
A Quantity of Machinery and Parts,
Comprising:--
Two 3 K. W. Delco Plants. One 3/4 K, W. Delco Plants.
Lord Chamberlain has refused to grant a licence unless there are drastic alterations in the second: act with regard to costumo. „
The Lord Chamberlain hus authority in this case bucRUSO this is the first performance of the play, and before it can be pro- One Lot of Butlery Cells, Oscil-duced it must have a "stage play" lating and Straight Fans for licenco.
Also
Delco, Delco Parts, Chain Blocks, In the second act the stage Travelling Trollies, Travelling direction refer to certain costumes Cranes, Hand Pumps, Pressure as being "semi nude. Gauges, Galvanized Tanks, Mulcott: Belting, Manometers. Ignition Bulbs, Lamp Burners and Other Bolinder Parts and Miscellaneous Articles, elc., etc.,
and Three Hide and Hair Presses.. Terms:-As customary.
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, November 22, 1925.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
."
The Undersigned have received instructions to Bell by Public Auc-
tion;""
on THURSDAY,
O FICE in Bank of Canton refused. Can see anytime by mencing at 2.30 p.m., at No. 34,
They are worn in the "slave and the person market scene, chiefly affected is. Miss Peggy Kinton, Unless the alterationa are agreed to the play cannot be given.
According to original arrange- mont this version of "Uncle Tom's Cabin was to have been given at Southend, but later it was arranged to present it at Coventry.
It was plannod to bring the: piece to London later, and pro-j bably as a Christmas entertain- ment,
condition. No reasonable offer the 26th November, 1925, com-TALE WITH A MORAL.
Building. Woll Lighted. Mo-appointment. "The Bungalow" dorate Rental Apply Box No. 21, Broadwood Road. Tel. 3344. 1412 elo "Hongkong Telegraph."
TWO ROOMS, Top Floor, Queen's Buildings. Apply Holyoak, Mussey & Co., Ltd."
To
kong. Road.
'ET-One European flat, anchai Cap Road, Hong- Apply to 32 Kennedy
5
N or about March 1926 whole flat or apacious suite of offices French Building" ex in the "Victoria
"No. Building, Queen's Road Contral (between Chartered Bank and Mercantile Bank.)
Apply to: Banque de l'Indochine
Chater Road,
OR SALEShlucar to t Indian scout or James Motor cycle, $80.00 or hearest offer. Apply Box 1414 c/o "Hongkong Telegraph."
UNCLAIMED CANGO AT
HOLT'S WHARF.
Ex. 9.8. "CITY OF POONA"
Arr: 10-3-23
Capt. Shaw-1 Caso Personal
Effects.
Ex. 5.6. "UITY OF MADRAS"
urr: 24-7--23
H.G.C..
996--1 Cese Fire Accessorios.
Rose Terrace, Nathan Road, Kow- loon.
25th November, 1925.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, November 22, 1925.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Origin of Literature.
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to
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A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture."
In a speech which he once de- (Particulars as per Catalogue).livered at the Royal Academy On View from Wednesday, the Banquet, Mr. Rudyard Kipling delighted his distinguished audi- ence by a parable concerning the Thero is origin of literature. an ancient legend which tells us that when a man first achieved most notable deed, he wished to explain to his tribe what he had done: As soon as he began
spank however, he snitten with dumbness, ho lack- ed words, and sat down. Then to the there aroa-according storya masterless man, one who had taken no part in tho action of his fellow, who had no special virtues, but was afflicted with the magic of the necessary words. He saw, he told, he de-
deed in such a fashion, wo are scribed the merit of the notablo
assured, that the words. became i alive and walked up and down in the hearts of all his hoarors. Thereupon, the tribe seeing that the words wore certainly alive, and foaring lest the man with the words would hand down untruo On View from Wednesday, the tales about them to their 25th November, 1925.
Terms--Cash on Delivery.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion
N
on THURSDAY,
their
If unclaimed for within 1 week the 26th November, 1925, com from this date, the above packages mencing at 5.15 p.m. at Two
newly con will be disposed of By Public Sales Room, Duddell Street. To Lot.--
A Valuable Collection of structed European houses, Auction to defray charges duel Magazine Gap, Motor Road. for storage.
Postage Stamps,
three flats, three large rooma For The Forman and Buck- each with kitchen. servants' nall S.S. Co., Ltd., quarters and bath room, fitted
Garages
with flush system. provided. Immediato possession, Apply Sang Kee, New Bank Building.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
The Eighth Extra Race, Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at Happy Valley, on Saturday, December 5th, 1925.
The First Bell will be rung ni 2 p.m.
$1.
The charge for admission to the
be Public Enclosure will Soldiers and Sailors In uniform half price.
The Back Line, Ltd,
Agents. Hongkong. 21st. Nov., 1925,
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Y. M. C. A.
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The new Building, Salisbury Road, Kowloon
will be opened by His Excellency The Governor
on
Thursday, 26th. Nov., 1925, at 5.30 p.m.
The Directors extend à cordial Members are advised that they invitation to all who are interest must show their Season tickets tood to be present. obtain admission to the Members'
Enclosure.
Each member has the right of introducing 2 non-members to the Members Enclosure, tickets for whom can be obtained from Messrs. Linstead and Davis at $5 euch, up to Friday, December 4th, 1925, The Stewards invite the ladies of Hongkong to be present.
Hongkong, November 21, 1025.
HONGKONG ST. 'ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
ANNUAL BALI..
Owing to the death of Hor Majesty Queen Alexandra, the Stewards of St. Andrew's Ball
have decided to postpone the above, also the Reel Practice arranged for Tuesday, 24th November,
The postponed datos of the
Ball and Reel Practice will be a announced later.
A. RITCHIE,
Hon. Scerotary.
Hongkong, 21st November, 1926,
MASSAGE
Mr. N. AKAJI,
Mrs. E. AKAJI
Gradoste of Tokyo Manaage School No. 2, 2nd, Floor, WYNDHAM ST.
HONGKONG. TEL. 0.45
(Full Particulars from Catalogue),
Catalogues will be issued.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, November 19, 1925.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion
on FRIDAY,
the 27th November, 1925, com- mencing at 2.30 p.m., at No. 78,
children, they took and killed. him. Bat later they saw that the magic was in the words, not in the man."
LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
By Order of the Mortgagee..
Messrs. Lammert
Brothers
SHARE PRICES.
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
The following is the list of local share quotations issued to-day :-- Banks.
Hongkong, $1,110 Chartered, £20 m.
A.
SUICIDE DRAMA.
REPENTS AFTER TAKING STRYCHNINE.
THE ROOSEVELT EXPEDITION.
TIBETAN EXPLORATION.
REVIEWED.
A dramatic story of an unavail- ling fight to save the life of a man
Srinagar, India, Novermbor 9,--- who had swallowed strychning The Roosevelt-Marshall Field poison and subsequently repented Museum Expedition rogained. of his act was related at the incivilisation to-day after five Mercantile A. and B., £293 n.quest on A. J. Wixey, a sergeantmonths in the wilderness of Can- Morcantilo C., £13 n.
of the Calcutta Police, who died tral Asia. Members of the party P. and O., £91 East Asia, $55 n.
Marine Ins..
n.
1.
Canton Ins., $600 n. China Underwriters, $2 b North China, Tls. 140 Unions, $248 b. Yangtze, $35 b
Fire Ins.
China Fires, $160 n. Hongkong Fire, $600 s.
Shipping.
8.
n.
Douglases, $40 Steamboate, $201 b. Tuga, $41 Indo-Chinas, $38 n. Shell Trans., 92/6 b. Star Furries, $59 . Waterboats, $16 b. Oriental Nav.,, $250
Refineries.
China Sugars, $36 Mulabons, 348 11. Mining.
n,
Benguets, $2 Kailane, 45/- n.
A.
Langkats, Tis. 334 b. S'hai Exploratione, Tle, 5 Shanghai Loans, Tls. & Raubs, $37 b.
Tronohs, 60/- n.
Ural Caspians, 8/- n.
.
Docks, etc.
n.
n
Kowloon Wharfs, $122. Whampoa Docks, 558 n. Hongkews, Tia. 160 b. New Engineerings. Tis. 7 Shanghai Docks, Tis. 119 b.
Lands, Hotels, etc,
H, and S. Hotels, $8.25 sa. H.K. Lands, $631 b. Realtys, $5. n. call paid Territorials, $65, Humphreys, $16 n. Princes Bldgs, $150 n. Rural Lands, $7
Cottons.
Ewos, Tis. 9:50 b. Orientals, Tls. $3 sa. S'hai Cattons, Tls. 36. b.
Miscellaneous,
5.
Canton Ices, $71 8. Comments, $16 s. China Busos, Tis. 101. b. China Lights, $16 n. China Prov., $91 nu. Constructions, $2 Dairy Farms, $19 Der A. Wing, $10 Electrics, $53 я. Macao Electrics, $40
S.
N.
n.
Developments, 30 conts, n. Ropes, $40 D.
Tramways, $23 n. Lane Crawfords, $121 b. Mackintosh, $214 n. Peak Trams, $15.10 h. Sincores, $11 s. Taxis, $5 s.
United Asbestos, $20 n. Watsons (Old), $16 s Watsons (New), $158. Powells, $14, s. Amusements, $10 b.
DEATH DISCOVERY.
FLY-KILLING SPRAY.
at his home there last month.
jall aro in good health and Describing the events of the
ovening, the widow said that her enthusiastic over the results of
their adventureous trip. husband returned home at 9.30
Their most dangerous and p.m., under the influence of drink.
in still She remonstrated with him, do thrilling experience
Thoy claring that dinner had boon de-frosh in their minds. layod. Each then went to their fought their way through day respective rooms. A few moments after day of blinding blizzards and later her husband entered her sub-zero temperature while cross- room, handed her a letter, and ing the Burzil Pass loadling aid "I have poisoned myself." through the wild uplands of the He then returned to his own Himalayas. This is a trip that is rarely attempted during this Witness summoned a doctor season when the pass is notorious and an ambulance, but Wixey re- for the heavy snows and paraly- fused to go to hospital. Later zing cold.
room.
the doctor arrived, but her hus- The long line of baggage ponies band diod a little after 11.30. arrived loaded down, with hun- The letter, produced in court, dreds of specimens of rare birds was almost undecipherable and and animals. writton in incoherent fashion.
Calcutta, November 8.-Briga- Among other things, it stated:dier-General Sir Porey Sykea in "This is my last. If I do a littlon address before the Royal wrong, you won't give mo
Society of Arts, described at groat chance. You won't have to speak length the oddities of native cus- tom and the astonishing beauty Dr. N. K. Nag said that he erof the country though which the rived at 107, Grant-street at about Roosevelt Expedition passed. 11.25 pm. He was kept waiting
to me any more."
Q
a few minutes outside Wixey's! The terrible snow bound Kara
Toom,
It was suggested that Karan: Pass where the sons of Wixey was "shamming and trying the former American president to frighton his wife." Mrs. Wixey lost twelve of their 60 pack anf- city of however, insisted, that her hus-mals, the mysterious band must have taken poison. Kashgar, Yarkand and Khotan in Chinose Turkestan, are all well-
SMOKING WHILE WAITING.
Wixey refused to see the doc-known to General Sykos, tor but witness entered the room He said the whole country is at and saw Wirey seated on a couch an extraordinary height above smoking. In reply to questions soa-level, rarely descending below he said that he had done aomo-12,000 feet. The Pass itself is at thing for which there was no re- an altitude of 18,550 foot and is b.medy. He added that he had taken constantly ravaged by storms,
atrychninė and that he had treat avalanches, and floods.
ed himself, by taking mustard, de- "Iced sunshine" is one of the claring that was the only thing freaks of the upper mountains, to be done. Witness asked Wixey said Sykes. This is the com- to give him a chance. Wixeybination of a burning tropical sun agroed, and witness began treat with icy blasts sweeping down ment, but lockjaw and convulsions from.
the peaks towering intervened, and after a long strug- thousands of feet on either side. gle Wixey died, his last words. being "What a terrible death it
General Sykes said that he had is."
shot two specimens of the In reply to the Coroner (Mr. D. extremely rare Ovis Poli, a Swinhoo), witness said that mountain sheep of enormous size. Wixey did not tell him where he It was to obtain specimens of obtained the strychnine. Three this animal that the Roosevelt packets of strychnine, each con-expodition
originally taining three grains, and two planned. The first accounts of empty packets, wero handed to this splendid ram were brought him by one of the occupants of the to Europe by the celebrated house.
adventurer Marco Polo. "Some Coroner: What is the minimun of those superb boasts stand fatal dose of strychnine-Half a twelve hands high," said Gen. grain.
Sykes, "and weigh more than 300 Dr. Birendra Kumar Ghose, puurids." who held the post-mortem exam- ination, stated that he found no external injury on the
body.
W&S
The returning travellers refused to divulge details of their
Doeth was due to strychnine discoveries and it is supposed that they are waiting to make a poisioning.
report to the Museum in Chicago.
CANCER CURE?
LEAD IN BLOOD STREAM.
FAMOUS TENOR'S
WIFE.
GRANTED. DIVORCE
DECREE.
Toronto, Canada, Novembor) 12. The injection of fine particles of metallic lead into the blood stream is the most effective curc for cancer over discovered, ac- cording to a speech by Dr. W. Paris, November 15.-A docreo. Blair Bell, a Liverpool physician, of absolute divorce to-day was closing the sessions of the Toronto granted to Mrs. Dorothy Caruso, Academy of Medicine.
widow of the famous tenor, who
Dr. Bell said that the method married Captain Ernest Ingram. had been tested with unusual not long after the death of Enrico
A secret concerning Professor success on a number of casos and Caruso. Ingram was an Eng-
Nathan Road (Top Floor) Kowloon. have received instructions to sell Maxwell Lefroy, who died, as ro- most of them had been apparently lishman who found his wife's
A Large Quantity of Valuable, Household Furniture,
comprising:
by Public Auction,
on MONDAY,
.
the 30th day of November, 1925, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at Teak Hat Stands, Chesterfield their Salesroom, Duddell Street Couch and Chairs, Bookcast, Teak Victoria, Hongkong. Screen, Wal: Plates, Electric Table The Valuable Leasehold Property being all those pleces or parcels Fans, etc., etc.
Dining Table, Dining Chairs, of ground situate at Victoria Teak Sideboard with Bevelled Mir aforesaid and registered in the Land Office as Sub-section 7 of rer, Glass Ware, Cooking Utensils Section A of Mating Lot No. 95, Crockery, Filter, Ice Chest, Dinner
Section A of Sub-section 1 of Sub-section 8 of Section A of
HUGHES & HOUGH Waggon, etc., etc.
4
LIMITED.
GENERAL AUCTIONEERS, IMPORTEERS, EXPORTERS & GENERAL BROKERS.
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.
4, Duddal Stroot.
Teak and Iron Single and Double Marine Lot No. 95 and Section A Bedsteads, Wardrobes with Bevell-of Sub-section 1 of Section B of ed Mirrors, Teak Dressing Table Inland Lot No. 1311. with Bevelled Mirror, Tenk Chest
of Drawers, Towel Racks, etc., etc.,
also
A Few Pleces of Canton Blackwood Ware..
And
IN ONE LOT
ported recently, from inhaling an cured.. It only remained, he said, American friends "crude and un- insecticide gas he had invented, to improve the method of making pleasant" and failing to convince was disclosed by Professor A. Rthe injection, and the disease his wife that he was too much
would be conquered. Low in d lecture last month.
Shortly before Mr. Lefroy died he invented, said the lecturer, a spray for killing flies.
The invention, which embodied all the attributes of a successful patent-simply cheap and fool- proof-was not at the moment on the market. It would be selling shortly, however, at the cost of a fow shillings.
He described it absomewhat in
the form of an ordinary bicycle pump. It had no other effects: than the killing of flies.
The total area of the land is It is intended to make of next 882 Square Feet or thereabouts. year's French-Canadian national The property comprises the mes-holiday, the feast of St. Jean eunge known as No. 239 (former-Baptiste, a large reunion which
Further particulars and condi- French-speaking groups die- tions of sale may be obtained from seminated over the American. the Office of
1 Cottage Plano by John Brins-ly No. 199) Des Voeux Road Weat. will tie the bonds between all
mend & Sons.
1 Gramophone and Records.
Catalogues will be issued:
On View from Thursday, the
If you have anything you would 26th November, 1925.
like to soll, exchange or advertise.
send it to the CHINA AUCTION Terms: Cash on Delivery. ROOM.
E. V. M. R. DE SOUSA, Auctioneer
LAMMERT BROS,,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, November 19, 1926..
continent. Various companies have been consulted by officials! Messrs. DEACONS,
of the St. Joan Baptiste Society . 1, Des Voeux Road Contral,
as to the possibility of bringing to Vendora' Solicitora or
Montreal for the coming celebra- Messrs. LAMMERT BROS.,
tion over a hundred thousand people and have them visit the The Auctioneers.
province of Quebec from one end Hongkong, November 18, 1925. to the other.
FLAPPER FANNY says
of a gentleman for such company, bo left for England after alring his domestic troubles in the press.
Mrs. Caruso is leaving to-day for Rome and plans to divide the coming year between Italy and. America. She is teaching her daughter Gloria to sing and pr that the child show ability,
With fifty-four ye. with the Canadian Railway to his credit, Ogden, Vice-President of finance of the Canadi Railway, celebrated birthday on October 16 Ogden was born in 1844 York and was educated, i schools, commencing busi a New York mercantile he 1860. He joined the Car' Pacific in 1881 as auditory. next promotion was in 18 comptroller and since Decon A confession is the first thing a 1901, he has been vice presi lover makes and the last thing a of the system in charge husband makes....
OIBER BY NGA SERVICE, ANO
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