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WANTED.
WANTED—Pathe Baby Camera, Second-hand, but most be in good condition. Apply Lieut. T. Knox H.M.S. "Vindictive."
WANTED.-A STENO-TYPIST apply stating experience" and "salary required, to Culdbeck,
Macgregor and Co., Ltd.
PREMISES TO LET.
TC LET.-One European FLAT Wanchal Gap Road, Hongkong. Apply to 82, Kennedy Road.
TO LET-Office Rooms, 2nd Floor, New Hongkong Bank Building. Apply Sang Kee, same building.
TO LET FLATS on the Shumeen with all modern conveniences. Apply E. R. Mogra, 25, British Concession, Shameen.
TO LET-From 1st. June, furnish- ed flat at Mount Kellet, No. 196. The Peak. Apply Property Office, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.
COMMODIOUS OFFICES to let in No. 7, Queen's Road Central alao two small offices in 1A, Chater Road. Apply E. D. Sassoon and Company, Ltd.
TO "LET-end of October, five roomed unfurnished house on the Peak. Recently renovated.· Rent Moderate. Apply Box No. 225, care of "Hongkong Telegraph.”
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS.
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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
Subscription Griffins, 1928. Subscribers to the above are The date for closing the list of notified that the estimated cost subscribers to the above has been has been reduced by fifty dollars postponed to Thursday, 23rd June, per pony. Any further require- 1927, at 5 p.m.
By Order, ments should be forwarded to the Secretary immediately.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN, -
Secretary,"
NOTICE.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS.
CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND
MORTGAGE CO., LTD.
The Public is hereby notified that on and after MONDAY, 20th June, 1927, the offices of the above Company will be situated on the 6th Floor of
PEDDER BUILDING, PEDDER STREET. Telephone No. Central 2492,
By Order
of the Board,
D. L. KING,
-Secretary. Hongkong June 18, 1927.
CHINA COATS OFFICER'S
GUILD
And
MARINE ENGINEERS' GUILD OF CHINA HONGKONG
BRANCHES.
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
The Fifth Extra Raco Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at Happy Valley on Saturday, 25th June, 1927, commencing at 3.15 p.m.
The first bell will be rung at 2.45 p.m.
The charge for admission to the Public Enclosure will be $1.- for all
persona including Ladies. Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price.
Members are advised that they must show their Badges to obtula admission to the Members' En- closure.
Each member has the right to Introduce 2 non-members to the Members Enclosure, ticketa for whom Can be obtained from Messrs. Linstead & Davis at $5.- "each up to Friday 24th June, 1927.
Members are informed that COMBINED MEETING will be held at the Guilds' Offices, 67 Des Voeux Road, Central (entrance in Pottinger Street) os, Sunday 19th June, 1927, at 10.30 h.m., at which every member in port is requested to be present,
Business as per Circulars,
W. J. STOKES, Branch Secretury. Hongkong June 18, 1927.
CHURCH NOTICES.
can
The charge for admission for Ladies to the Members' Enclosure will be $2.- Each member obtain, upon application to the Secretary, Badges for admission of 2 Ladies free of charge." .
KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY.
-(British Section.)
NOTICE.
The Public is hereby notified of a CHANGE IN THE TRAIN SERVICE commencing 20th in- start,
*
The following Expresses will Kowloon and also run between Canton:---
Up Trains, Kowloon dep. Kowloon dep. Arriving Canton Arriving Canton
8.00 a.m. 3.00.p.m. 11.50 a.m, 6.47 a.m.
Down Trains,
Canton dep.
$.05 a.m. Canton dep. ....
3,20 p.m. Arriving Kowloon 11.49 a.m. Arriving Kowloon
יי
7.04 p..
.Single Fares,
1st Class ...
$5.00
2nd Class
$2.00
3rd Class
$1.00
For further particulars, please
St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, June 19th, 1927. 1st Sunday after Trinity. Holy Communion,. 8 m. Children's Service, 10 am. Matins, 11 a.m. Preacher: Rev. A. D. Stewart. Holy Com- munion, 12 NOON. Evensong,
Preacher: Rev, W. R. G p.m. Cannel. Thursday 23rd, Holy see Time Tables.
Friday Communion, 7.45 a.m. 24th, Nativity of St. John Baptist. Holy Communion 7.45 a.m.
First Church of Christ Scientist. Macdonnell Road, below Bowen Rond Tram Station. Sunday Service, 11.15 am Subject: "le the Universe,. Including Man, evolve by Atomie Force?" Wed- nesday Evening Meeting at 6.30 p.m. Reading Room at above address, open: Tuesday and Friday, 10
12 4.m. to Monday and Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m., The Public is cordially invited to attend the services and visit the Reading Room.
ENJOYING LIFE.
noon.
A wise physician once observed
FLATS also ROOMS, single, double, furnished or unfurnished, mid-level or Kowloon, excellent that to enjoy life to the fullest one locations. Partial service, if re- quired. Small Investors.
Tel. should trust in Providence and C.46$0.
avoid ranstipation." Pinkettes are
G. A. WALKER,
Manager.
Kowloon, 17th June, 1927.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG,
COMPANIES WINDING UP NO. 3 OF 1926.
In the Matter of the Companies Ordinances 1911-1925.
and
THE RUSSO-ASIATIC BANK. NOTICE OF DIVIDEND.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
the
that it is intended to declare, a first and final dividend in above matter, and Creditors, who i have not already done so, are re- quired on or before the 20th day of July, 1927, to send their names. and addresses, and the particulars of their debts or claims and, the names and addreases of their Sali- citors, if any, to the Official Re- reiver, Supreme Court, the Liqul-
a mild yet effective laxative, a dator in this matter, and are also.
TO LET.-European Flat, 29A, simple aid to the achievement of sonally to come in and prove their
Kennedy Road, 4 rooms 2 bath-
simple this
required by their Solicitors or per- philosophy. Keep debts or claims at the Office of the quickly Oficial Receiver, Supreme Court, between the hours of 10 a.m, and
rooms servants quarters. Apply Telephone C.E47, or Thornhill them
at hand. They
Aerated Water Factory, 154, Praya East.
TO LET SHIPPING OFFICES
Pinkettes
in Connaught Road Central, Nos. banish bilious attacks and sick!
4 p.m. or in default thereof they will be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before auch debts are proved.
Dated this the 17th day of June,
1927.
16, 18 & 19, Ground Floors; Nos.headaches, gently stimulate the 16, 17 & 18, First Floor; No. 16, Second Floor. Please apply 8. K. liver, purify the breath, clear the Trust Ltd., 29. Connaught Road, skin, relieve Piles. Of chemists Central.
everywhere, or post free, 60 cents c/o. the vial, from The Dr. Williams' | Medicine. Co., 60 Klangse Road); Shanghai.
TO BE LET-Furnished from 1st July, Forebank West, Magazine Gap, The Peak, six rooma, four bathrooms, Modern Sanitation, Private Garage. Apply F. M. Crawford, care of Lang, Crawford, Ltd.
104 FIRST PRIZES
AT OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS
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PINKETTĖS KEEP YOU WELL.]
JOHN FLEMING, C.A., Special Manager, Lowe, Bingham & Matthews,
3, Queen's Road Central, Chartered Bank Building.
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ROOMS.
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If you have anything you would like to sell, exchange or advertise send it to the CHINA AUCTION ROOM.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1927.
LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Underaigned have received Instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion,
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on MONDAY, the 20th June, 1927,
at 11 a.m.
at Godown No. 3, Lower., The Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf. & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon.
412 Cases Window and Plate
Glass.
(Sizes:-24 x 12, 16 x 14, 16 x 13, 80 x 16, 28 x 14, 26 x 18, 24 x 16, 26 x 18, 30 x 20, 50 x 36, 60 x 40, 72 x 24, 8 x 6, 86 x 26, 41 x 30, 50 x 18, 20 x 14 and 30 x 22").. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
́PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions from Mrs. W. Shewan, to sell by Public Auction,
on WEDNESDAY,
the 22nd June, 1927,
commencing at 2.30 p.m.
At her residence, Westbourne Villa (West) No. 86, Bonham Road, opposite King's College.. A Quantity of Valuable Household
4.
Furniture.
comprising:-
Teak Hatstand, Teak Bookcases, Chesterfield Couch, Armchairs, Carpets, Rugs, Brass Fenders, Pictures, Engravings, etc, etc.
Teak Extension Dining Table, Dining Chairs, Teak "Sideboard, Dinner Waggon, Glass Cabinet,
The Undersigned have received Teak Desk, Electric Plated Ware, instructions from the Manager of Hand painted Dessert Set, Crack The Asiatic Trading Corporation, ery, Glass Ware, etc, etc. Ltd., to sell by Public Auction,
on WEDNESDAY,
the 22nd June, 1927,
commencing at 10.30 a.m. At his Ollice, York Buildings, Chater Rond.
A Quantity of Office Requisities. comprising:-
Teak Bedsteads, Teak Wardrobe with Bevelled Mirror Door, Teak Chest of Drawers, Teak Dressing Table, Box Couch, etc., etc.
also
A Fine Selection of Canton Blackwood Ware.
comprising:-
Teak Desks, Teak Office Chairs, Į
Beautifully Carved Desks, Jur- Teak Typewriter Table, Teak dinieres, Marble Top Table, Curio Showcases, Teak Filing Cabinets, Stands, Opium Stools, Carved Tables, Stands Clock, Ceiling Fan, Chairs, etc., etc. Table Fans, Electric Fittings, Wooden Partition, etc., etc.
also
One Steel Filing Cabinet. One Remington Tygerwiter. One Copying Press.
and
One Herring Hall Marvin Safe. Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Tuesday, the 21st June, 1927,
LAMMERT BROS..
Anctioneers.
and
Two Enamelled Baths. Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Monday, 20th June, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.. N.B. For information to intend- ing Purchasers, the Uni- versity Buses puss the House, stop at King's Col- lege.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
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During the interruption of the Hongkong-Macau cable service tho Macau Railio Station will remain open for the exchange of telegrams with Hongkong from 8 am to 10 p.m. The Hongkong Station is always open and mossages are accopted at any time throughout the 24 hours.
NOTICE
The parcels post service to Russia fa, Asia viu Japan is temporarily suspended.
Registored and Parcel Malls are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close at or before 9 a.m. registered and parcel mails. are closed at 5 p.m. on the previous day.
Dutiablo articles forwarded by letter poat to Great Britain "are Hable to confiscation by the Customs. Such articles should be forwarded by parcel post only.
Lettors and postcards only for the United Kingdom and Europe will be forwarded via Siberia if so superscribed.
Parcels post service between Hongkong and Forts of the Yangtará Wost of Hanków is tamporarily suspended,
INWARD MAILS.
From Shanghai and Europa via Siberia.. Shanghai Manila
Suez and Straits Manila Straits
U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shong-
hal
Por
Duc.
Suwa Maru
Juno 18.
Sunning
June 18,
Pros. Taft
Juno 14
Pyrrhus
.June 10.
Emp. of Russia
Juns 20.
Takiwa
Juno 20.
Prps. Wilson
Angers
.June 20 .June 21.
Sphinx
Patroclus
Helanus
Mantua Empress of Asia
June 27.
OUTWARD MAILS.
For
Per
Taihing
Japan and Shanghai Suez and Straita
Saigon
Straits Shanghai... Canada, U.S.A., Japan and Shang" ...bal
Haiphong
Sam Shul and Wuchow Amoy
Haiphong
*Swatow and Bangkok
Swatow, Amoy and Formosn Shanghai
Swatow
Straits
Tai Hing Antung Confucius...
Juno 21.
Jude
June 23, Juno 24.
Dato.
.Sat, June 18, 4 p.m. ..Sat, June 18, 4 p.m. Sat, June 18, 6 p.m. .Sat, June 18, 5 p.m. Kwangchow Sun, June 19, 8.80 8.m. Hozan Maru ..Sun., June 19, 9 a.m. Sinklang.Sun., June 10, 9 a.m.. Luehow....Mon., June 20, 12.30 p.m. Thosens...Mon, June 20, 1,80 p.m.
Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, "San
Francisco and Europe via Siberia President Taft ... .Mon., June 20,
Manila
Hoihow, Pakhoi and Halphong Haiphong
Siberia
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Shanghai, Japan and Europo via Saigon, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. and S. Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles
Weihaiwol Amoy .... Shanghai, Japan, Canada, U.S.A., C. & S. America, Europe via Vancouver, B.C. and Europa vin Siberia
Manila, Australia and New Zealand
via Thursday Island
Swatow, Amoy and Formoen Java vin Soernbain
Straits
Straits and Bombay
Parcels... 3.p.m. Registration...4.15 p.m. Letters.........5 p.
(Due San Francisco 14th July), Près, Wilson ... Mon., June 20, 5 p.m. Taikya Mara, Tacs., June 21, 8.30 a.m Hulchow....Tues., June 21, 8.30 a.m. Haining.....Tues., June 21, 1 p.m.
Sphinx....Tues., Juna 21, 1.30 p.m.
Angers
Tues., June 21, Registration.1.45 p.m. Letters .....
.2.30 p.m. (Duo Marseilles 22nd July). Chinkiang....Tucs., June 21, 6 p.m. Tues., June 21. 5 p.m.
Sunning
Parcels.... 21st 5 p.m. Registration 21st 5 p.m. Empress of Russia...Wed., June 22, Lotteru ......8.30 am, (Due Vancouver, B.C., 10th July).
Wed., 'June 22, Tango Maru
Registration ....8.45 a.m.
Lettors
.9.30 4.00 (Due Thursday Island 4th July.) Monado Maru Wed, June 22, 9 a.. Tjisalak
Wed., June 22, p.m. Van Heutsz Thurs., June 33, 10.30 a.m. Indus Maru Thurs June 23, 10.30 am. Kutsang
.Thurs., 23, Juno
Straita and Calcutta
Haiphong
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow ...... Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. and S. Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europa vía Marseilles
Mingaang Haibong
Mantua
Straits and Calcutta
Shanghai, Japan and Europe via
Siberia Manila
Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Egypt, and Europe via Marseilles
Sandakan
(Due Sulsang
Parcels
.....noon.. Letters ........1 p. ...Fri., June 24, 8.30 am; ......Fri., June 24, Noon.
.Sat., June 26. K.P.O,
Parcels.24th 4.30 p.m. Reg.
25th 9 a.m. Lotters....10.30 a.m. G.P.O. Parcels....24th 5 p.m. Reg.....28th 9.45 a.m. Letters.....10.30 a.m. Marseilles, 22nd July).
..Sat., Juno 26.
Parcels
Letters
....4 p.m..
...5 p.m.
Kitano Maru Tugs., June 28, 10.30 a.m/ Empresa of Asia
Tues.,, June 28, 3.10 p.m.
Sarpedon
Sun, June 20, K. P. O.
Itggistration .... 9 a.m.
Letters
.10.30 am.
G. F. O. Registration ..9.45 a.m. Letters.....10.30 a.m.
(Duc Marseilles, 27th July.) Hinaang...
Wed., June 29, Registration ..9.15 a.m. Letters
.1.30 p.m.
*Correspondence bearing vessel's name only.
WATER LEVELS.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF CONSERVANCY WORKS OF KWANGTUNG. WATER-LEVELS IN ENGLISH FEET.
Highest W.L. Lowest W.L W. L. W. L
record
on
Place of Observation.
.04
record
16/6 17/6
West River at Smuhing North River at Tsingyuen North River at Samehui Dust River at Sheklung
+41.0
19.3 rising
28'.7
27'.3
10.2 falling
16.2
B'
10.79.9
11.4 falling
KING'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS;
OVER FIFTY EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHS, INCLUDING PANORAMIC VIEW,
NOW ON SALE
CHEUNG,
MEE
Studio, Ico House St.
Branch 7, Beaconsfied Arcade,