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PUBLIC AUCTION.
The extraordinary goneral meet- Ing of members of the Kowloon Football Club, adjourned from The Undersigned have received January 28th, is being held to-instructions to sell by Public Acc-
tion, morrow (Thursday) at 6 p.m.
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W. J. KEATES, '
Hon. Secretary.
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.
PROSPECT PLACE, BONHAM
ROAD.
School will reopen on February 19th. Entrance Examination for New Studenta on Friday, Febru- ary, 18th, at 9.30 am.. For Prus pectus for Boarders and Day boys, apply-
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE,
Prospect Place.
on FRIDAY,
the 11th February, 1927,
commencing at 2.30 p.m.
LATEST POPULAR BATHER'S FIGHT WITH
SHARK.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
9, 1927.
CHINESE HOUSE SANITATION.
Fox-Trot AND Waltz Songs
BRAVE AUSTRALIAN YOUTH STRONG PLEA FOR MODERN
METHODS.
4
4
HARBOUR OFFICE CHANGES.
NEW ACCOMODATION FOR An extraordinary story of bra-
BOARDING OFFICERS. very and tragedy occurred in
Increased office accommodation deep water at Cronulla, one of A strong appeal for improved demanded by the addition to the Sydney's famous surf benches, re-sanitary conditions among the Harbour Office Staff of cently.
Chinese in the Colony was made Assistant Harbour Master and by Dr. S. W. Tso at yesterday's two boarding officers, has been meeting of the Sanitary Board met by a re-arrangement, now permission to install water fush when he moved an application for almost completed.
Mervyn Allum, a boy of 15, while in the water was seized by 12-foot tiger shark. Stanley
at their Sales Room, Duddel Kowloon Music Store Gibbs, a youth of 18, Catching
Street,
A Large Quantity of Valuable
Household Furniture..
comprising:-
Teak Hatstands, Silver Cabinets,. Bookcases, Teak and Tapestry Covered Couch, Sofn and Arm- chairs, Toak Desks, Cherrywood Desk, Chesterfield Armchairs, Car- pets, Rugs, Electric Ceiling Fans,
etc.
Kowloon Hotel Building, KOWLOON.
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.
4. Duddell Street. If you have anything you would ike to sell, exchange or advertist send it to the CHINA AUCTION ROOM.
EV. MR de SOUSA.
body.
The owners' desire
BM
The Boarding Office has remov-
order that
systems at No. 22 Bonham Stranded to the two large rooms on the Dr. Tso said: I beg to move that ground floor front of the Harbour this application be granted. Bon- ham Strand is a big Chinese buai- Office building, offees previously ness quarter and the houses there occupied by the Importa and are owned and occupied by men of Exports Department. business whose intelligence and The second of these rooms has business acumen have been the been especially fitted for examina- means of making many a fortune. tions, all places of light ingress water closets installed in their colour tests may be properly con-
to have being shuttered in premises is simply to improve ducted, while the instruments sanitary conditions and not, as necessary for
examination of " alleged, to enhance the value of candidates for deck officer'a their property. The the houses in this locality, has "tickets" are more easily acces. been increased to ten times their sible. original value although no water system ever existed there.
Colony So long as the
valua
of
glimpse of the shark about to at tack the boy, leaped in to his re scue. Before he could do any thing the shark had torn the flesh from Allum's left leg, hip down wards. ripping pieces from his Gibbs, while holding Allum with one hand, punched at the monster with the other and with both feet tried to kick it away. Twice Gibba bent the shark off, but it returned to the attack. Teak Dining Tables, Dining
The water INTERNATIONAL RACE AND
was now crimson Chairs, Ice Chests, Teuk Side- RECREATION CLUB OF
with blood. Others came to help boards with Bevelled Mirrors, MACAO, LTD.
and Allum was finally brought Teak Dinner Waggon, Crockery,
Sir Wyndham Deedes, Civil nahore unconscious and died on Entries for the Macao Races Glass Ware, Kitchen utensils, etc Secretary to the Palestine Admi- the way to hospital.
William Bevan, 48, a miner, of In face of the compelling in- close on 10th February, at 8 p.m.
will Cemetery-road, Seven Sisters, Entry formu
Teak, Iron and Brass Bedsteads nistration, is visiting Warsaw to from can be had
with Mattresses, Teak Single and study the Zionist question interest which Gibbs's heroism has prosper in trade the value of house Neath, Glamorgan, killed himself Mears. Linstead & Davies. By
Poland.
aroused throughout Australia, no Properly here will increase, noth-with gelignite, on which he y kind permission of the Stewards of Double Wardrobes with Bevelled
net of the Duke of York could win withstanding the want of a water after lighting the fuse.
that is system. If wider approval in the Comaton apart from the abuses of ita use, considered, Hongkong Jockey Club, Members Mirrors, Teak Dressing Tables tant Clubs are cordially invited with Revelled Mirrors, Tenk Cheat
wealth than if he could give some to be more sanitary than the hand one of these houses he would wel to take part in our Inaugural of Drawers, Marble Top Wash--
given power to hestew the Edwar1duction is intended to improve Will the Board deny the inmates f Tran- Sets, etc., etc.
Medal. on 19th & 20th February.
sanitary conditions in the Colony, this class of house the enjoyment then I submit the applications for of better sanitation or does it de- shipment and accommodation of i
installing water closets should be size to stifle the Chinese degiro fot. - ponies can be arranged with the Secretary of this Club.
encouraged and not discouraged sanitary improvement? by the Board.
etc.
Convictions for drunkenness in the State-controlled liquor area of
compared with 73 in the previous
year.
ENGLISH LADY, experienced tea. Race Meeting which is to be held stands, Chamber Stands, Toilet Carlisle last year numbered 96, personal recognition or if he were carriage system, and if its intro come the change as a blessing.
cher, with knowledge of Chinese, has vacancy for pupil from 9.30 to 10.39 each morning. Advanced or elementary English. Would be willing to form class of two or three pupils. Particulars from. Box No. 164, care of "Hougkong Telegraph."
POSITION VACANT.
WANTED.-Stenographer requir- ed by British firm. Apply with testimonials to Box No. 166, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."
Macno, 7th February, 1927. -HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of the Shareholders in this Corpora- Lion will be held at City Hall, Hongkong, on Saturday, the 26th February, 1927, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a statement of accounts for
Kilso
A Few Pieces of Blackwood Furniture. and
One Cottage Piano by F. Doer ner & Son, Stuttgart. One 2-Valve Set.
One Enamelled Bath, Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Thursday, the 10th February, 1927,
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
the year ending 1st December, The Undersigned have received 1926.
instructions to sell by Public Auc- Lion,
SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED. Reliable man capable of taking charge of Mineral Wa- ter Bottling Plants. Good salary.
The Register of Shares of the to right man. Must have refer- Corporation will be CLOSED from
Address ences.
Isuan, 1.Monday, the 14th February to Manila, P.I. P.O. Box No. 1351.
Saturday, the 27th February, 1927, (both days inclusive) during which period no transfer of abare can be registered.
PREMISES TO LET.
TO LET-55, Kennedy Road. Ap., ply Young, Tel. C.006 and C.551.
TO LET—O1o European PLAT Wanchal Gap Road, Hongkon p Apply to 82, Kennedy Rond.
TO LET Office Rootes, 2nd Floor, New Hongkong Bank Building. Apply Sang Kee, same building.
TO LET.—From 1ạt April furnish. ed fat at the Peak. Apply Pro- perty Ofice Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.
TO BE LET.-Furnished house, on The Peak. All modern conveni- ences. Apply Box No. 167, care of "Hongkong Telegraph,"
By Order
of the Court of Directors.
A. II. BARLOW,
Chief Manager, Hongkong, 7th February, 1927.
THE HONGKONG CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTH ORDINARY MEET- ING of SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, No. 4a, Des Voeux Road, on TUESDAY, 22nd FEBRU ARY, 1927, at Noon for the pur- pose, of receiving a report of the TO LET No. 3, King's Park Directors, together with a State- Buildings, Austin Road, Kowloon. ment of Accounts, and electing Modern conveniencos. Apply to Directors and Auditors. The Unton Trading Co., Ltd., Prince's Buildings.
COMMODIOUS OFFICES to let in No. 7, Queen's Road Central, also two small offices in 1A, Chater Road Apply E. D. Sassoon and Company, Ltd.
TO LET.-Furnished February, 1927, a good four roomed "house with boxroom and servants' quar- tera. Modern conveniences. Ap- ply 5, Observatory Villas Obser- vatory Road, Kowloon.
TO LET SHIPPING OFFICES
in Connaught Road Central, Nos. 16, 18 & 19, Ground Floors; Nos.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be closed from WEDNESDAY, 9th FEBRUARY, to TUESDAY, 22nd FEBRUARY, 1927, both, days" inclusive, during which Period No Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order,
of the Board of Directors,
JOHN ARNOLD,
Secretary.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE CO., LTD.
NOTICE is hereby given that
the ANNUAL ORDINARY GEN- ERAL MEETING of SHARE-
on SATURDAY, the 12th reliruiry, 1927, commencing at 11 a.m.
+
At the Mezzanine Floor, No. 47, Godown (Kowloon Godowna) op-
site No. 5 Pier...
A Nice Selection of Tonkin Embroideries.
On View from Friday, the 11th, February, 1927;
Terms: Cash on Delivery."
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc tion.
on MONDAY,
the 4th February, 1927, commencing at 2.45 p.m.
At No. 2, Waverley Terrace (Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.) Hunghom.
A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture. (Property of the late Mr. A. A. Boltán.) Catalogues will be issued. On View from Sunday, the 13th February, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
STEAMER FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO AND BOMBAY,
Through Bills of Lading Issued for Egypt, Mediterranean & Continental Ports and London.
16, 17 & 18, First Floor; No. 16, HOLDERS in this COMPANY will Second Floor. Please apply S. K. Trust Ltd., 29, Connaught Road, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the be held at the Hongkong Hotel,
12th February, 1927, at 11. a.m. for the purpose of receiving the the Steamship Report of the Directors together
Central. ...
TO LET-Furnished, March for 12 months, a vary desirable four roomed top flat, all modern con- veniences, good kitchen and ser- vants' quarters, Apply 5B,
Armend Buildings, Kimberly Road,
Kowloon, Tel. K.60.
“KIDDERPORE,'
with a Statement of Accounts for carrying His Majesty's Mails, "will the year ended 31st December, despatched from this Port at 1926.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Noon, on Saturday, the 12th Febru Company will be closed from the ary, 1927, taking Cargo for the
5th February to the 14th February FLATS, three, four and five room- (both days inclusive), during ed, modern bathroom, flush, etc. which period no transfer of shares Alao one two roomed and one can be registered, three round Bungalow on way to Repulse Bay and Fanling respec- tively for rent or sale on easy terms. Small Investor's Tel. 0.1680,"
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS
AND SON, General Manugers, Hongkong, 29th Jan., 1927...
FOR SALE.
FAMILY HOTEL-Victoria Gar- dena Quiet Apartments and aultes of rooms. Full Board from FOR SALE FOREIGN STAMPS 895, $110, $130 monthly. Large Including Portuguese varieties. commodious rooms, also dally Reasonable prices. Particulars irates; "Ava minutes from ferry, given or enquiries. answered by naxt new Hotel, Hankow Road, A. F. Batalha, Beco do Lilao No. Kowloon, Tel. K857.
5, Macao.
!!
above Ports.
Silk, Valuable Cargo for Italy, France and London
(under ar- rangement) will be conveyed by
this Steamer proceeding to Bom, buy and there transhipped to the on-carrying Steamer for Marsellies and London.
Parcels will be received at this Office until Noon, on 6th Novem- The contents and value of ber.
all packages must be declared..
For further Particulars, Apply
to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE
AND CO., Agents. Hongkong, 8th Feb., 1927.
POST OFFICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Registered and Parcel Mails are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close at or before a.m, registered and parcel mails are closed at 6 p.m.
on the previous day.
г
RADIO TELEGRAMS may now be accepted for Kongmoon under the sume conditions and at the same rutes aș for Canton.
Value of Houses,
With regard to the objectiona raised in the minute of the Hon. D. P. W. I fall to see that the age and depth of a houag should act
Members Opinions. With regard to this particular application I should like to inform the Beard of what actually passed ing Committee so that members of a bar to sanitary improvements. between the members of the Stand-
the Board may understand the point at issue more clearly.
When the papers relating to this application were being circulated I noted that the Medical Officer of Health minuted. "no objection," By this I took it to mean that he
Correspondence for Canton will be forwarded by train if so super. scribed. Such correspondence must be posted not later than 7.30 am, ai the General Post Odics or 7.40 a.m. at Kowloon. Fust Olien fer despatch by the Express Train scheduled to leave Kowloon Railway Station at 8.has.no objection to the application a. and to arrive at Canton at 12.20 p.m.
Dutláble articles forwarded by letter post to Great Britain are liable to confiscation by the Customs. Sueb articles should be forwarden by parcel post only,
From
Amoy
INWARD MAILS.
Por Tilawa
Munila
Burope
vin
Nezapatum (Letters
only, Landon, 13th January)
Manila
Straits
Shirula Pres, Taft Nagpore
Japan and Shanghai
Hakozaki Maru
Laisang
U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shang-
hai Manila USA., Honolulu, Japan and Shang-
bat...
Europe vin Negapatam, (Papers only,
London 13th January)
been read.
If installation of water systems would enhance the value of the properly it may be assumed that it is because the sanitary condi- tion of the house is better.
Is it our duty to prevent these houses from being improved sani- tarily Is it our duty to suppress
un sanitary grounds.
the rate of these houses in order But, when the matter came bolo induce the owner to rebuild fore the
them? I submit neither should we Committee, the Hon. Director of Public Works expres- do one thing nor could we do the sed his view that it was undesi-other. For I am aure no owner During the interruption of the Hongkong-Macno cable service therable to grant permission to install would ever, think of rebuilding Macao Radio Station will remain open for the exchange of telegrams with water closets in this type of these houses unless and until some Hongkong from 8 u.m. to 10 p.m. The Hongkong Station is alway open | Chinese houses. The Medical catastropha such as a fire, typhoon and messages are accepted at any time throughout the 24 hours,
Officer of Health agreed, but equake should geeur which ether members did not. Both the would cause them to tumble down. is not far to seek Hon. D.P.W. and the M.OH. have The engin February 10. Empress of Scotland...February 10. the form of minutes which have The sacrifice of space for accom
dation in rebuilding' them under February 11. The real question at issue is to existing Building Ordinance is February 11. not merely the granting or refus too great., February 11.ing of this particular application
The Objections. ..February 11. but it involves a question of gen-ne drainage is in a good condition I should also like to say that if eral principle. The "objections it really matters. little whether it February 13,
expressed in these minutes are so
passes through the scavenging .February 14. general and wide that no owner lane or under the house. In large February 15. of Chinese type houses will ever block of bildings such as Alex- hope to be able to enjoy the bene andra or Prince's Building is there February 17fit of the water system. Many ap- February 19.plications are now deferred con-
no drain passing under the block? sideration pending the decision of minutes will not give offence for I hope my criticism of the the Board in this case.
no offence is meant. But as the Chinese Point Of View.
onestion affects à large number of As this has such an important Chinese applications for water sys bearing on other similar cases tema I am bound to express the I feel I must give the Chinese Chinese point of view. So far as point of view. The M.O.H in can see the points raised by the expressing his entire agreement Hon. D. P. W. and the M. Ö. H. with the minute of the Hon. do not show any strong ground of Sinking.Thurs., Feb. 10, 19.30 .D.P.W., considers also that "noth- objection against this particular Tjikembung Thurs., Feb. 10, 11.30 u.m. Peling Maru Thurs, Feb. 10, 1.30 p.m. Oostkirk.Thurs., Feb. 10, 3.30 p.m. Kaying...Thurs., Feb. 10, 5 pm.
Pres. Monroe, Pres. McKinley
Prus, Wilson U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Shanghai Pres. Jefferson
Saigon
for
OUTWARD MAILS,
Per
Swatow, Amoy and Formosa Haiphong...
Fort Bayard
Straits, Ceylon, Indies, Mauritius,
B. & S. Africa and Bombay Swatow
Batavini Formosa
Shanghai Bangkok Shanghai and Europe via Siberia (letters and postcards specially superscribed "Via Siberia" only) Swatow and Bangkok Swatow and Amoy Straits and Calcutta
Date. Mikage Maru No. 8
Wed., Feb., 9, 8.30 p.m. Kotau Maru....Wed., Feb. 9, 5 p.m. Newmathilde. Wed., Feb. 9, 5 p.m. Wing Wo..Thurs., Feb. 10, 9 am,
Awa Maru Thurs., Feb. 10, 9.30 a.m.
ing can be more insanitary than application but are intended to se a neglected water system. Acure a decision from the Board 15 clean dry system is much to be a ruling against all Chinese types preferred."
of houses. I quite agree with this truism.*
'Used As a Lever. Gleramoy.....Thurs., Feb. 10, 5 p.m.
A living dog is much better than Kweiyang.. Fri., Feb. 11, 8:30 h.m.
The Hon. Mr. H. T Creasy said a dead lion. A neglected water the building did not come under- Cremor....Fri., Feb. 11, 12:30 p.m. Kutsang
...Fri, Feb. 11. system. is indeed to be deprecated the new Ordinance, agit was built Parcels .......noon. whether it is installed in a palace prior to 1903. There was not the Letters ... 1 pm or a coolic house, The keeping required amount of open space and Nagpore Shanghai and Japan
Fri., Feb. 11, 5 pm of such a system in proper order he thought that if people could, af- Tipanas.Sat., Feb. 12, 10 a.m. lies with the owner and has noth- ford to have waler systems they Suigon... Struts, Cey'vn, ladia, Mauritius, F.
ing to do with the type of houses could afford the extra space. and S. Africa, Aden, Egypt and Hakozuki Maru ........Sat., Feb, 12, in which it is installed. - Dr. J. G. MacGown said the ques Europe via Marecilles
Registration...8.46 a.m.
On the other hand, to keep ation seemed to be one of making. Letters.......9.30 am. dry system clean in Chinese bual landlord im rove their party. (Due Marseilles, 13th March). ness" premises in caaier said than He agreed with Dr. Tso that the Huining
.Sat., Feb. 12, noon done. No doubt the M.0.H., when application should be granted."
he penned his minute, had in his Mr. N. 1. Smith said he could not President Taft
Sat., Feb. 13. mind's eye the picture of a private help thinking that the grounds for 'Parcels
3 p.m. house with gardens, proper ser-nbjection were on what might be Registration.4.15 p.m. vant's quarters, conveniences dis-ermed
"non-Sanitary Board" Letters
infected with Jeyes' fluid, night grounds.
He was inclined to agree (Due San Francisco 9th March), Mingang.Sun., Feb. 13, 8.30 am.
seil cleared away every day by with Dr. MacGown in that the Hozan Maru .Sun., Feb. 13, 8.30 am. house boys to a distant part of the question could be used as a lever
To get better buildings, although it... Kanchow ...Sun, Feb. 13, 9 a.m. house,
No night soil coolies could dis was a noble method of improving Empress of Scotland
Sun.. Feb. 13, 9 a.m. turb him in his slumber during the the sanitation of the Colony. He Mon, Feb. 14, 230 pm night and the house is only occu- lid not think any great harm would ...Tues., Feb. 15, Noon. pied by not more than ten or a be done if they were not enforced..
e
Swalow, Amoy and Foochow .............. Shanghai, Japan and "Honolulu and
S. Francisco
Haiphong
Swatow, Amoy and Formosa Swatow
Shanghai
Weihniwei
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Saigon, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. and S. Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marcilles
Amoy Shanghai, Japan, Canada, U.S.A., C. & S. America and Europe via Vancouver, B.C. and Europe via Siberia (Letters and Post Cards specially superscribed "vin Siberia" only)
Sourabaya
Swatow, Amoy and Fouchow Straita
Hupeh Jalhong
Sphinx
p.m.
.Tuca,, Feb. 16. Registration.1.45 p.m. Letters.2.30 p.m. (Due Marseilles 18th March.) Timanock Tues., Feb. 15, 2 pm
dozen people.
The Other Side. But let me show him another picture of a Chinese business house where eating, cooking and sleeping apartments are.
conti- One tub is provided in guous. the yard bounded on both sides by sleeping rooms or Kitchen to
The case under consideration was very different to that which came before the Board two years, ago when the place was a common coolic house.
The Motion Carried. The Hon. M. Greasy said, there was no intention of making any class distinction whatsoever. It
Parcels....15th 6 p.m.serve the need of forty or more wns a question of making building
Lettera
10 u.m. (Die Vancouver B.C.oth March). Fri, Feb. 18, 10.30 am
Fri., Feb. 18, noon. ..Fri., Feb. 18. 2 p.ni.
Tjilebout
Hatching
Empress of Russia Wed., Feb.16. people. living in the same build-conform to the Ordinance, and had Registration..9.15 am. ing. The regular clearance of nothing to do with the realdents
night soil depends on the whims being Portuguese or Chinese.
The Medical Officers of Health of the coolie. When a typhoon, occurs, at least four day's clear. Said they had quite a number of ance takes place. Everyone in the applications from the Central house is awakened at night and district. There was the question however of the staff to look after flea breed in the tub and come the systems.. Ho had no. objection forth to contaminate human food. to them but at the present time All these nuisances would be they had not a aufciently large- avolded by the adoption of the staff to supervise them and ser water system. If my friend the
Cromer
Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. & 9. Africa, Egypt & Europo vin Marseilles
Kalyan
Sat, Feb, 19. Registration..0.45 a.m. Lotters......10.30 .m. (Duo Marsellles 19th March.) *Correspondance bearing vessel's name only.
M. O. H. wore compelled to live in that then were kept clean.
The motion were carried.
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