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WANTED-Experienced English nurse for small boy aged 8 years. Apply Box No. 216, care of "Hong" kong Telegraph."
FOR SALE..
FOR SALE. STUDEBAKER Light Six, 5-acater open touring car, 1923-4 model. Bargain to im- Apply Box mediate purchaser. No. 217 care of "Hongkong Tele- graph."
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
Draft programmes and Entry Forms for the Fourth Extra Race' Meeting to be held on Saturday, 4th June and Monday, 6th June, 1927, (weather permitting) may be obtained at the Race Course,
Hongkong Telegraph. Hongkong Club and Causeway
and secure tho co-opera-
tion of its readers in
buying your goods.
Prepaid Advertisements
25 WORDS FOR $1.00 ($1.50 if not propaid) The following replice are await ing collection :--
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BOARD RESIDENCE.
Bay Stables."
Entries will close at 1 pmL ON Monday, 23rd May, 1927,
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO, LTD.
THE
GENERAL ORDINARY
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Company's Offices, on Satur- day, the 21st of May, 1927, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers,
| AUCTIONS
J
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public Auetion'
on SATURDAY,
the 21st. May 1927,. commencing at 2,30 p.m.,
at Godown No. 51, Lower, The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. Kowloon.
Win-
250 Cases Belgian dow Glass (Sizes 20 x 14", 24 x 16", 26 x 18", 30 x 20",
· 32" 86 x 26" and 40 x 32"). Terms: Cash on Delivery ·
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION."'
FRIDAY, MAY 20. 1927.
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.
4, Duddell Street
If you have anything you would like to sell, exchange or advertise send it to the CHINA AUCTION ROOM.
E. V. M. R. de SOUSA,
PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
From STRAITS, COLOMBO, "AUSTRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS and
LONDON.
Through Bill of Lading Issued for Batavia, Persian Gulf, Contin- ental, American and South Afri- can Ports.
The Steamship,
11
"NYANZA," The Undersigned have received Capt. I.-M. Gordon, carry- instructions to sell by Public Aucing His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this port on tion,
or about Wednesday, the 25th May, 1927, at daylight taking Pas- sengers and Cargo, for the above Porta,
on SATURDAY and MONDAY, the 21st and 23rd May, 1927,
together with a Statement of Accommending each day at 10.30 a.m. counts to the 31st of December at their Sales Room, Duddell 1926.
Street.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company wilbe CLOSED from the
(for account of the concerned.)
Silk, Valuables and Tea for Italy, France and London (under ar-
CHINA COAST.
LATEST OFFICER CHANGES..
Captain A. von Winkler, of the Chungking, has gone master, Chang- sha Captain J. G. Carnaghan, of the Changshu, is on reservo.
Mr. J. W. Lamont, chief officer, Seochow, has gons master, Chung- king
Mr. H. B; Peck, chief engineer, Szechuen, is on reservo. Mr. J. W. Konnedy from reserve, has gone chlof engineer, Szechuan.
Mr. L. Bones, from reserve, bas gone acting chief officer, Tungwo,
Mr. CV. Bishop, chief officer, Kutwo, is on roserve.
Mr. W. W. Colquhoun has been ap pointed temporary second engineer, Kutwo.
Mr. J. M. Molkle, chief officer, Lee on reserve. Mr. J. M. Bang, is Sturgeon, from reservo, has gono chief officer, Lecsang..
Mr. G. A. R. Powell, from reserve, has gone second officer, Leesang.
Mr. B. Steffonson, second officer, Suitai, in on reserve."
Mr. T. 0. B. Harman, from reserve, has gone chief engineer, Suita!.
Mr. G. Collins, third ongineer, Kal- ping, is on resorve, Mr. B. Svensson, from reserve, has gone third engineer, Kaiping. Shipping and Engineering.
POST OFFICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Registered and. Parcol Mails are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given balow unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close at or before 9 a.m. registered and parcel mails are closed at 6 p.m. on the previous day.
RADIO TELEGRAMS may now be accepted for Kongmoon under the" same conditions and at the same rates as for Canton
Datlable articles forwarded, by lotter post to Great Britain are liable to confiscation by the Customs. Such articles should be forwarded by parcel post only..
During the interruption of the Hongkong-Maena cable service the with Macao Radio Station will remain open for the exchange of telegrams Hongkong from 8 am, to 10 a.m., The Hongkong Station is always open and messages are accepted at any time throughout the 24 hours.
Letters and postcards only for the United Kingdom and Europe will be forwarded via Šiboria if so superscribed."
The Radio Telegraph Service between Hongkong and Ewatow bas. been resumed and telegrams for Swatow are now accepted under the same conditions and at the same rates as for Canton,
Parcels Post service between Hongkong and Ports of the Yangtze West of Hankow is temporarily suspended."
Japan and Shanghai Shanghai
Europe via Negapatam (letters and
papers London 21st April)
INWARD MAILS.
From
Per
Due.
Kashima Muru Luchow
May 20.
May 20.
Kumsang
May 21.
Shanghai
Suiyang
May 21:
Straits
Automedon
May 21
Manila
Pres. Cleveland
May 22
U.S.AS
and Honolulu, Japan
Shanghal
Pres. Madison
May. 23.
U.S.A Honolulu,
Japan
and
Shanghai
Pren. Harrison
May 23.
U.S.A., Honolulu,
Japan
and
Shanghal
Tolyo Maru
.May 23.
Mishima Maru
Japan
May 24.
Japan and Shanghai
Athos II
May 24.
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
Saigon
Angers
May 24,
Shanghai
Morea
May 27.
Strafta
Hakozaki Maru
May 29.
The following is the list of local
Manila
Empress of Canada
May 30,
Shanghai
Acncas
May 30
SHARE PRICES.
rangement) will be transhipped at share rotations issued to-day--
Banks... Bombay into the Mail Steamer pro-
17th to 21st of May, both days in- A Large Quantity of Ladies Dress ceading direct to Marseilles and
clusive
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong 6th May, 1927.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY. LIMITED.
NOTICE..
THE FORTY-NINTH ORDIN ARY ANNUAL MEETING of the Shareholders of the above Com pany will be held at the Offices of the General Agents, Pedder. Street, on Tuesday, 7th June, 1927, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report and State- ment of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1926.
The transfer Bocks of the Com-
May, to 7th June, 1927, both days
FAMILY HOTEL-Victoria Car-pany will be closed from 26th
Quiet apartments and dens. suites of rooms. Full board from Large $95, $110, $130 monthly. Coranodious rooms, also daily ferry, rates; five minutes from next new Hotel,. Hankow Road, Kowloon, Tel. K.257,
PREMISES TO LET.
inclusive.
`JARDINE, MATHESON AND CO., LTD. General Agents. Hongkong, 16th May, 1927. THE PRINCE'S BUILDING
AND LAND CO., LTD. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TO LET.-One European FLAT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Wanchai Gap Road, Hongkong.
THAT THE FOURTH ORDIN- Apply to 82, Kennedy Road.
ARY YEARLY MEETING of the TO LET.--Office Rooms, 2nd Floor, Company will be held at its office, Prince's Building, Hongkong, on New Hongkong Bank Building Tuesday, 31st May, 1927, at 4.00 Apply Sang Keo, same building.
p.m. for the purpose of receiving TO LET.—The First floor on No. the Report of the Directors to 2, Hart Avenue. (Five rooms).gether with a Statement of Ac
counts for the year ending 31at Apply to. Spanish Dominican Pro-
March, 1927. curation.
TO LET-From 1st June, furnish- ed flat at Mount Kellet, No. 196, The Peak. Apply Property Omce, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.
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.
FLATS also ROOMS, single, double, furnished or unfurnished, mid-level or Kowloon, excellent locations. Partial service, if re-
C.4630,
THE TRANSFER BOOKS OF THE COMPANY will be closed from Friday, 27th May, 1927, to Tuesday, 31st May, 1927, both days inclusive..
By Order,
of the Board of Directors,
5. K. MOOSA,
Secretary. Hongkong, 16th May, 1927.
TO EXPERIMENT ON A. CHILD.
quired. Small Investors. Tel. may be scientifle interest, but it is not to the best interests of the child, whose prospects in life may
Wear and Sundries. "
comprising:--
"Day and Evening Gowns, Coats, Frocks, Wrap Coats, Elastic Cor- sets, Gloves, Hats, Dressing Ma- terials, Satins, Silks, Feathers, Flowers, Embroideries, Laces, etc., etc., etc.
(more or less damaged by water.) On View from Friday, the 20th May, 1927.
Terms:-Cash on Delivery,
tion,
LAMMERT BROS.,"
Auctioneers,
PUBLIC-AUCTIOŃ.
London.
Parcels will be received at this! office until Noon the day before sailing. The contents and value of all packages must be declared. For further particulars, apply
to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & COMPANY, Agents. Hongkong, 20th May, 1927,
CONSIGNEE NOTICE.
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. COPENHAGEN,
The M. 5.
"AFEIKA"
The Undersigned-have received having arrived. Consignees of cargo. instructions to sell by Public Aucre hereby informed that all goods are being landed and placed at thoir risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong) and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., where delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed.
on MONDAY,
the 23rd May, 1927, commencing at 2.45 p.m. at No. 4, Armend Buildings, Kowloon.
A Quantity of Valuable Household Furiture.
comprising:-
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns and all goods remaining undelivored after the 26th of May, 4 p.m. will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be loft in the Godown, where they will be examined by Messrs. Anderson and Asho on the 24th of May, 1927 at 10 am.
All claims against the vessel must.
Teak Hatstands, Chesterfield Couch and Chairs, Teak Bookcase, Glass Cabinet, Screens, Carpets, be presented to the Undersigned be Curtains, Pictures, Ornaments, atc.
ford the 6th of April, 1927 or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected, Bills of Lading will be countersign.
Teak Dining Table, Chairs, Ice Chest, Sideboard, Glass ware, ed by Crockery, etc., etc.
· K
Teak Bedsteads, Wardrobes with Bevelled Mirror, Dressing Table, Chest of Druwers, etc.
Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Saturday, the 21st May, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions from Messra, SheriT Bros. to sell by Public Auction,
on WEDNESDAY,' the 25th May, 1927, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
TO LET European Flat, 29A, easily be ruined by such experi Kennedy Road, 4 rooms 2 bath-mentation. If it is a "wise father rooms servants quarters. Apply who understands his own child." Telephone C.547, or Thornhill" it is even a wiser parent who at No. 69, Qucen's Road, Central. Aerated Water Factory, 154, Praya knows what to prescribe for the East.
child, when it is alling.
TO LET.-2-3. rooms European FLAT with modern conveniences and plenty of fresh air in King's Terrace. Apply to Gingpoy Mal, No. 4 or 6, King's Terrace, Kow- Joon, Tel, K.1214.
and
It is the wisest parent of all who then turns to Baby's Own Tablets. These tablets are a speci- tie for most of the minor ailments of childhood. By their mild action on the stomach and intestinal tract they promptly remedy infantile
constipation, indigestion, TO LET SHIPPING OFFICES eslie, check diarrhoea, cool fever- in Connaught Road Central, Nos.ishness, allay teething pains, 10-18-&-19, Ground Floore; Nos relieve croup and colds, expel 16; 17 & 13, First Floor; No. 16, worms. They are guaranteed to Second Floor. Please apply 5. E contain no narcotics or other Trust Ltd., 29, Connaught Road, harmful ingredients, and even for Central.
the youngest or most delicate in- fant.
TO LET-Furnished fat on Peak to let: two bedrooms with bath- rooms, two reception rooms and enclosed Verandah. Modern Sani- tation. Immediate "Possesalon. Apply Box No, 207, care of "Hong- kong Telegraph."
TO LET-No. 3. Prat Building (groundfloor) from 1st July for about one year 3 rooms, fully furnished, flash system. Furnituro Apply J. can be takon.over. Walle. care of Holland Chinn Trading Company,”
Your chemist sells Baby's Own Tablets, or post free 60 cents per. vial, from The Dr. Williams? Medicine. Co., 60 Kiangse Road, Shanghai.
THE HAS PENNOM REMEDY.
The Whole of their Shop Fittings.
comprising:-
JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD.
Agents.
THE HEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO' ANTWERP, LONDON, STRAITS and PHILIPPINES.
The Steamship,
"BENLOMOND" Consignees of Cargo are horeby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 27th instant will be subject to rent.
claims against the steamer All must be presented to the Undoraigned on or before the 10th June, 1927, will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged | Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the
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English Made Glass Showcases, Teak Cabinets, with Glass Shelves, 27th instant at 10 am. Thick Glass Shelves on Metal. No Fire Insurance has been effect- Stands, Jewel Stands and Trays, ed.,
Blils of Lading will be counter. Desks, Tables, Ceiling Fans and
signed by, Electric Fittings, etc.
also
A Tow Pleces of Silverware and- Cutglass. and
1 Large Chubb's Safe with Com- partments for Jewellery Trays.
1 Large Ratner Safe with Shel-
ves and Drawers.
and
2.Other Safes.
THERAPION No. 1
On View from Tuonday, tho THERAPION NO.2 24th May, 1927. THERAPION N03
Mo. 1 for bladder Galzera. "Ma, 1 for xaldı k Skin Diseases. So, à far Karungia WerkneSIS.
BLE TRADE MARKED WORD
GKIL, GOFF, JTÁME APUISHY VO SERVIRE JACKNIN
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Catalogues will be issued.
L'AMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,
Agents. Hongkong, May 20, 1027.
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Hongkong Bank, $1,060 sa. Chartered Bank, £20 2. Mercantile A. & B., £30 n. Mercantile C.. £133 n. -P. and. O., £91 East Asia. $68
Marine, Ing.
8.
11.
II.
Canton Ins., $620 China Underwriters, $.80 n. North China Tls. 143 b. Union Ins., $277)-X. Div. Yangtze Js., $38 1,
Fire Ins.
China Fires, $200-
Shipping Douglasos, $31
For
OUTWARD MAILS,
Por
Santhia
Parcels Letters
Linan
Strails and Calcutta
Shanghal
Straits, Coylon, India, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europo via Marseilles
Japan, Canada U.S.A., "C. & S.
America and Europe via Victoria. B.C.
Kashima Maru
G. P. 0.
Duto. .Fri, May 20,
....
.5 p.m.
Fri, May 20, 5 p.m.
Sat., May 21,
K. P. 0.
Rag. 8.45 am. Reg. May 20, 4.30 p.m. Letters 9.30 a.m. Lotters May 21, 90.70, (Due Marseilles 20th June.)
Protesilaus
.Sat., May 21, Parcels
.noon Registrations 3.45 p.m. Letters! 4.30 p.m.
(Duo Victoria B.C. 17th Juno.)
Fort Bayard, Heihpw and Haiphong Song Bo Straits
Weihaiwel
Saigon..
X. Div.
Steamboate, $22 Tugs, $1.10 Indo-Chinas (Pref:) $30 n Shell Trans. 98/- s. Star Ferries, $547 sa. Waterboats, $147 b.
Rellnerles.
11.
b.
n.
Amoy
China Bugars, 519, Malabons, 331
1.
II.
Mining.
b.
ს.
n.
Benguets, $1.70 Kailans, 38/
11.
1..
Langkats, Tls. 21 S'hai Exploration, Tle. 4 n. Shanghai Loans, Tis, 7 Raubs, $4 Tronohs, 21/- n. Ural Caspians, 8/- n.
Docks, etc. Kowloon Wharvos, $105/3 sa. Whampoa Docks, $38 Hongkews, Tls. 138 New Engineerings, Tls. 5 b. Shanghai Vocke Tls. 1043 b. Lande, Hotels, etc. H. and 8. Hotels, 7 sa. H.K. Lands, $54) Realtys, $6
A. b.
Shanghai and Europe via Siberia
Swatow and Bangkok
Swatow, Amoy and Formos
Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, Canada, U.S.A., C. and S. America and *Europe via San Francisco and Europe via Siberia
Manila Amoy
Fort Bayard, Holhow, Pakhoi and
Haiphong Straits
Manila
Shanghai, Japan and Europe via
Sibera..
Shanghai, Japan and Europe. via
Siberia Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Saigon, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Adon,, Egypt and Europe via: Marseilles
Manila, Australia and New Zealand
viu Thursday Island
8.
Territoriale, $1)
su.
.
Humphreya, $12)_n.
Princes Bldgs, 389
1.
Straits
D.
Straits and Calcutta
Rural Lands, $1
Cottons.
Ewo Cottons, Tls. 7.70 b. Orientals, Tla. 2.10 b. S'hai Cottons, Tis. 52 b
Buses, Trams. China Buses, Tls. 7 b. Tramways, $207, b. Peak Trams, fold) $15 S'pore Tractions 10/6 n. Taxis, $1
b.
n.
Miscellaneouɛ. Amusontents, $19 Canton Ices, $4 #2. Cements (Comb.) $7.10 n: China Lights, $124 b.
b. China Prov., $4.40 Constructione, $2.30 n. Dairy Farms, $151 b. Dor A. Wing, $6 H'kong Electrics, $55 b Macao Electrics, $35 b. Ropes (Old) $10
1.
A.
Lane Crawfords, $7 Mackintosh, $191. United Asbestos, $20 Watsons $11 Powells, $6 Telephone
B.
11.
1.
1.
n.
3,70
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Sandakan
Shanghai, Japan and Europe via Swatow
Siberiu
Kwaisang
Kueichow
Yuan Jeng
Szechuen
Antung
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Sat, May 21, 1.30 p.m. Sat., May 21, 2.80 p.m. .Sat., May 21,.2.30 p.m. ..Sat., May 21, 2.30 p.m.
Sat, May 21, 5 pm, Kwangchow.Sun., May 22, 8.60 1.m. Hozan Maru Sun-May-22,0m
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.....Mon., May 23, Parcela.8 p.m. Registration.4.15 p.m. Letters. p.m. (Due San Francisco 18th June). Pres. Harrison Man., May 23, 5 p.m. Kumaung
Mon., May 28, 5.p.m..
Mon., May 23, 5 p.m. Mon., May 23, 1.80 p.m.
Pres. Madison Tues., May 24, 9 a.m.
Hanci Kwai Sang
Berengar
Angers Hailong
Athon II.....
G. P. O.
..Tues., May 24, 9 a.m.
Tues., May 24, 9 a.m.
Tues., May 24, 9 a.m.
Tues., May 24.
K.P. 0.
Reg. 11.16 .m. Reg. 1.30 a.m.. Lottery noon..Letters 10.30 a.m. (Due Maraculics 24th June.)
Mishima Maru......Wed., May 25, Registration 8.45 am. Letters
......9,80 a. (Due Thursday Island 6th Juns). Van Heutaz Thurs., May 26, 10.30 am. HoBank ....
.Thuru., May 26,
Hopaang.. Haiching
Morca
Parcola
...noon
Letters •.... p.m.
Thuro,, May 26, 5 p.m.
Fri, May 27, Noon.
.Sat., May 28,
K.P.O. Parcels 23h 5.00 p.m. 4.30 p.m.
G.P.O.
Reg. 28th 9.45 a.m. 9.00 am.. Letters 10.30 a.m. 10.30 a.m. (Due Marseilles, 24th June.) Hingang.. ..Sat., May 28, 1.20 p.m.
Hangeang... Sat., May 28, 6 p.m." Hakozaki Maru
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WILBUR PLAYERS.
"CAPPY RICKS" PRESENTED.
A large audience was present at the Star Theatre last night when the Wilbur Players presented "Cappy Ricks"
The story provides a fund of humorous incidents which this talented little Company brought out to good advantage and the au- dience showed their appreciation int no mistaken manner,
Mr. Edgar Cartwright and Miss Tove Lindan ne General Manager. and confidential secretary in Rick's "Cappy" himself.
The play was highly entertain-ice were no less amusing that The play will be presented to ing from beginning to end and
To- "Cappy Ricks," played by Mr. N. the public again to-night Anthony Baker, kept the house in morrow there will be a matinee at rollicking laughter.
which "The Family Upstairs" will
Mr. Earle Hodgins and Mr. presented. Soldlera and Kneeland Parker who played the Sailors in uniform will be admitted parts of Capt. Matt Peasly and to the matinee at half price. Cecil Pericles Bernard were also highly amusing.
The
Purely from Industrial princi- Alden P. Ricks, a shipping mag ples, Italy is trying to restore the nate, has two very proud posses-longer skirt and the petticoat. Blons-his daughter, and his ro-Kace-length skirts with scarcely putation as a business man,
any underthings are threatening coming into his life of Capt. to wreck Italy's silk-making In- Matt Peasley 'Boon convinced dustry. Now the Minister of Na him that he had met his match in tional Economy is seeking to popu business. The climax was reach-lariza a uniform of long, skirt, ed when the young Captain not petticoat and substantial under- only succeeded in beating old garments. They should be liber Ricks in business but also won his ally pleated, he says, to use 4 daughter's heart.
Barge amount of material.