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PREMISES TO LET.
TO LET-No. 5, Cambay Build- inga Top floor, Kowloon, 3 rooms. Apply to Kayamally & Co.
TO LET.-One European FLAT Wanchal Gap Road, Hongkong. Apply to 82, Kennedy Road.
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ply Bang Keo, sam building.
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TO LET-Half share in Matshed available Repulse Bay. Inquirers kindly furnish telephone number when writing. Address Post Office Box 484.
TO LET roome Flat at May Road, furnished for four months or six paths from 1st September, 1927. Apply Box No. 258, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
BOARD RESIDENCE.
FAMILY HOTEL-Victoria Gar-
HONGKONG PHILHARMONIC
SOCIETY.
The ANNUAL GENERAL dens. Quiet apartments and MEETING will take place at the zultes of rooms. Full-board from CATHEDRAL HALL on MON- $95, $110, $130, monthly. Large DAY, September 5th, at 5.30 p.m.
also commodious rooms,
daily ferry. rates; five minutes from naxt new Hotel, Hankow Road, Kowloon, Tel. K.957,
WANTED.
WANTED. To purchase, a Black- wood or Cherrywood bedstead. Carved preferred. Reply to P. O.
Box No. 660.
LOST.
LOST.-White wire haired bitch long tail. Reward Mrs. Wode- house, Central Police Station.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL
ASSOC...1ON.
II. J. BEST,
Ilon. Sec. & Treasurer.
HONGKONG CLUB.
NOTICE.
The Seventh Yearly Drawing of 20 Debentures (1920 issue-$500. each) of the Hongkong Club, pay- able on Friday, the 30th Septem- ber, 1927, will be held in the Club House, at t! o'clock n.m.. Thursday, the 8th September, 1927.
Bearers of Debentures
are in- vited to attend the Drawing.
By Order,
on
A. H. ABBAS. Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 27th August, 1927.
HONGKONG CLUB.
NOTICE.
In terms of Debenture Condi-
Applications for affiliation to the above Association must reach the undersigned by, the 31st act companied by the necessary fee of Two Dollara. Newly affiliating Club One Dollar entrance fotions Nos. 12, 13 and 14, Notice is hereby given that the Drawing of extra.
20 Additional Debentures (1920 W. E. HOLLANDS, Issue-$500, each) of the Hong- Hon. Secretary.kong Club, payable on Saturday.
P. O. Box 239.
HONGKONG F
ASSOCIATION,
REFEREES AFFILIATION. Applications from qualified Re- forces for Affiliation to the above Association must reach the un- dersigned by the 31st accompanied by the annual subscription of One Dollar.
W. E. HOLLANDS,
Hon. Secretary.
P. O. Box 233.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL
LEAGUE. Applications for admission, to the above League must reach the undersigned on or before the 31st August, accompanied by the on- trance fee of Twenty Dollars. No
admitted to the can be Club Hongkong Football Association.
W. E. HOLLANDS,
Hon. Secretary.
P. O. Box 293.
THE DELICATE GIRL.
WHAT PARENTS SHOULD DO.
If growing girls are to become well-developed healthy women, their health must be carefully watched. Parents should nol ignore their unsettled moods, or TO LET-Five roomed House No. the various troubles that tell of 40, Granville Road, Kowloon, with approaching womanhood-it is an Bush and Sanitary conveniences, important time of life. Where Apply to Spanish Dominican Pro-pallor, headache, backache and curation, Phone No. C.721.
anaemia are already evident, you must provide the sufferer with the surest means of making new blood. Nothing meets the case so well as Dr. Williams' pink pills: these pills increase the supply of new rich blood, and quickly trans- form. anaemic girls into strong, happy women,
TO LET-Houses in Macdonnel Rodd, beautiful situation, with garden, flush and modern con- veniences. Apply in Lam Woo & Co., 34, Leun Pat St.. 1st Floor.
TO LET.—European FLATS, 29A and 29B, Kennedy Road, 4 rooms. Read what Mrs. M. M. Brown, of
the 31st March, 1928, will be held in the Club House, at 11 o'clock, a.m., on Thursday, the 8th Septem ber, 1927, immediately after the Seventh Yearly Drawing of 20 De-
benlures.
Bearers of Debentures are in- vited to attend the Drawing.
By Order,
A. H ABBAS, Acting Secretary. longkong, 27th August, 1927.
WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS.
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Sealed Tenders will be received at the office of the O.C., R.A.S.C., | Headquarter Offices, Victoria Bar-- rucks, Hongkong until 12 o'clock ncon on the dates stated, for the undermentioned services for the periods as stated:-
MONDAY, AUGUST 29. 1927.
LAMMERT'S MARINE COURT CASES.
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Tho Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc-
tion,
On TUESDAY. the 30th August, 1937, commencing at 2.15 p.m.
At No. 5, Cambay Buildings, 1st Floor, Kowloon,
A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture. Including Fine Curved Blackwood, (Further Particulars from Catalogue.)
BOARDING SHIPS WITHOUT PERMISSION.
"
.Four badly battered Chinese,
with bandages about their heads, legs and arins, appeared in the, dock at the Marine Court this morning charged, before Lieut. G. F. Hole, with being on board the s.a. Hong Peng without permission, on Aug- list. 28...
These wore Lam Hon Sza Chun Sang and Cheung Loung, unlicens ed hawkers of Chiu Chau, and Ng Tak, a shop coolle. A disturbance broke out on board the long Peng at 10 a.m. necessitating the holst-
ing of the Police fing, but the men were not restrained until damage had been inflicted all round, ' by
pole.
On View from Monday, the 29th means of a deftly wielded bamboo August, 1927.
Terms-Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion,
un MONDAY,
the 5th September, 1927, commencing at 9.30 n.m.
At H. M. Naval Depot, Kowloon. Old and Surplus Victualling Stores.
comprising:
Table Linen, Implements,, Serge, Flannel, Remnants, Blankets, Sun- dry articles of Mess and Table Gear, Electric Plated Ware, Sea- men's Clothing, etc., etc..
Terms of Sale: As detailed in Catalogue.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The 'Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion,
on FRIDAY,
the 26th August, 1927,
commencing at 11 am,
at their Sales Room, Duddell · Street.
The wounding formed no part of the charge, and 'all four accused pleaded guilty. Ng Tak denied that he had had two previous con- victions and was remanded until to-morrow, for Police identification. The remaining three were severally sentenced to one month's imprison- ment with hard labour.
Chan Cheong, a licensed hawker and Chan Ngoi, unemployed, were charged with a similar offence in respect of the a.s. Ling' Nam, and, pleading guilty, were sentenced to a like period. -
FATAL DIVE.
ENTERTAINER'S SAD DEATH
AT SHANGHAL
COMING TO LEE THEATRE.
Madame Leda Rosa, vocalist, who is to appear at the Lee Theatre shortly with the Oriental Strolling Players.
JUNK WRECKED.
BELATED TYPHOON REPORT.
WORKERS DISMISSED.
REPLACED BY MACHINERY.
Ол Saturday, 220 women It was reported at the Harbour workers of the cigarette factories Mr. John Farren, one of the troupe, who have been playing in Office this morning by the women of Messrs. Nanyang Brothers "Nights of Gladness" in Shanghai survivors of a Hongkong junk, Tobacco Company at Wanchai,. for the past month, died on Thurs. that their vessel was wrecked dur-were dismissed from employment. day night about seven o'clock asing the typhoon, whilst sheltering Economic conditions are stated to 3 result of injuries to the cervical south of Macao, on August 20. have been the reason for the die- vertebrae, received whilst swim- There was a loss of three lives.missal, but on enquiries at the ing in the Open Air Pool at The junk left here for Kong town office of the Company this Hongkow Park during the "morn- moon with a cargo of coal on morning, it was learned that the ing.
August 17, and when near Macao immediate cause was the installa- Deceased went to the pool in on the Saturday, it was decided to tion of new machinery by means the early hours, and being un- take shelter. It was at the height of which a great deal of labour familiar with the conditions, div of the blow, about 5 p.m., that the which had hitherto been perform ed in at about the four-foot mark.junk became waterlogged anded by women, could be cheaply dis- His head struck the concrete bot- capsized. Nothing was seen, after pensed with in the manufacture of the Messrs. Nanyang Brothers' pro- tom,, and injured the bones of the the accident, of the owner, neck. He was removed to has steeraman of his wife.
ducts. pital, and it is understood, did
It will be remembered, that the The survivors were able to reach not recover consciousness,
shore, and proceed to Macao, local mills closed down after The late Mr. Farren was an where they had been staying for China New Year for a number of Austrian subject about 22 years the past week in the vain hopes reasons. It was during the period old, and has been the Orient of hearing news of their friends of suspension, until work was
for some time. The various bil-or and lets will remember his artistic work on the stage, Loth as singer and as dancer.
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SIX MONTHS, commencing. 1st October, 1927,
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5th Sept. 1927 Hospital Supplies 6th Sept. 1927, Indian Supplies ..6th Sept. 1927. General Supplies
"B" Forage Fuel
12
Plain Fan Motors.
1
Pilot Printing Press
Accessories.
1
Case Alarm Clocks.
16
Dozen Balls.
8th Sept. 1927.
5
Cases Rasberry Syrup.
9th Sept. 1927.
I
Bale Corks.
.9th Supt. 1927.
17
Drums Composition Paint.
and
Tender. Forms and any neces- sary information may be obtained at the above office between the hours of 10 am. and I p.m. daily, except Sundays.
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WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC
2 bathrooms servants quarters. 53, St. John's Road, Fratton, Ports Heiss, Massey & Co., Ltd.
Apply Telephone C.547, or Thorn-mouth, says: "From the age of hill Aerated Water Factory, 154, fourteen I suffered from a most Praya East.
obstinate form of anaemia. Dur- ing those years of misery six doc. ΤΟ LET-Bright and airy tore attended me, but all to ne OFFICE single roms or suites avail. I often had awful throb-j 3rd Floor Prince's Buildings.bing headaches, and felt so ill that Cheap rental. Immediate occupa- mother had to take me away from tion. Apply to The Union Trad-school. So things went on until ing Co., Ltd., York Building, I reached the age of eighteen. 1
always felt ill and depressed. TO LET Shipping Offices in Con- "At the suggestion of a friend naught Road, Central, No. 18, first I tried Dr. Williams' pink pilla floor; Nos. 15 & 16, second floor: There was soon an improvement, Nos. 15, 16, 18 and 19, third floor, and by the time I had taken the Please. Apply to S. K. Trust Ltd., third lox of pills I was a changed 29, Connaught Road, Central, woman. All my ailments vanish- ed. and I am now quite well and able to enjoy life."
FÖR SALE
Ask your chemist for Dr. Wil- liams' pink pills; (sold in the Far East in sealed glass bottles for FOR SALE-RADIO SUPPLIES, climatic reasons) or send $1.50 for British and American radio goods a bottle, $8.00 for six bottles, to in stock. Sets constructed and The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., 60, repaired. Inspection invited at Klangse Road, Shanghai:-- The Union Store, No. 37, Des Voeux, Road Central-
FOR SALE-Black Tenk furni- ture of nine-roomed Peak house including three porcelain baths and fittings for disposal: specially made only four months ago. Suit- able for small hotel or private house. Also. additionally, furni ture of three-roomed Hongkong flat. Earliest fair offer accepted. Flats, houses and rooms available from time to time, furnished or unfurnished, Hongkong and Kow- loon. Houses for disposal in ex- collent localities on part cash and instalment basis. Tel. 04630, Hongkong Small Investors.
PACKING
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KIMOTO & CO. 42, Wellington Street. Zels. ~.645 and 3287.
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A Quantity of Miscellaneous. Goods.
Terms:--Cash on Delivery..
LAMMERT BROS., . Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
BY ORDER OF THE OWNER.
Public Auction of the under- mentioned Valuable Properties Situate in the New Territories in the Colony of Hongkong.
New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 53 on which is situated the Tai Wan Glass Factory.
This Lot is situate at Kowloon
Bay.
A Fish Pond situate at New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 8 in the New Territories.
BAND CONCERT AT MACAO.
the discovery of their bodies.
are
resumed, some months afterwards, that twelve new sets of machinery were installed, by means of which the Company are now enabled to The official return of Chinese dispense with the employment of passengers arriving and departing female labour to a large extent. for the week ending August 21, The discharged workers has now been issued, and shows stated to be agitating against their that both by ocean going and river dismissal. They have addressed steamers, the arrivals were in ex-a demand for a month's additional cess of the departures. By ocean wages which we learn, is to be steamers there arrived 10,671,referred to the directorate at while departures numbered 9,883 Shanghai as the local office has not giving an excess of 788 arrivals. power to grant, such a request. By river steamers and launches, During the week-end, the band 17,660 arrived and 16,064 depart- The R.M.S. Empresa of Asia is of the 2nd Bn. The Welch Regi-ed, a balance of 1,596 in favour due here at noon on Wednesday, ment visited Macao, and under of arrivals, making the total under and will berth at No. 5 pier, Kow- the capable direction of the Band- both headings of 2,384 remaining loon, sailing for Manila the fol master, Mr. Ward," a most sucess- In the Colony,"
lowing day at 5 p.m.
REGIMENT GIVES SELECTIONS..
ful concert was given at the Teatro D. Pedro V, on Saturday night.
by II. The concert was attended E the Governor of Macao and his wife and daughter.
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The band were entertained by the Military authorities, and the men were full or praise for the hospitality generously extended to them.
WATER LEVELS.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF CONSERVANCY WORKS OF KWANGTUNG. WATER-LEVELS IN ENGLISH FEET.
Highest WL. Lowest W.L W. I W. L
Place of Observation.
:
on
record
"On record
27/8 28/8
+410
*-17.2 falling'
+28'7
+27'3
+-15'2
++ 9.7 falling
-+-11.7 +7.4
+12.7 + 6,7
Astroff, the female impersona- tor, gave four dances, and was enthusiastically received, the aud-West River at Shiuhing ience being astounded to learn, at North River at Tsingyuen the end of his performance, that North River at Samshut the dancer was a man.
At their own request, the band Lot Nos. 5908 and 5918 in gave a performance at the In- Survey District 1 in the Newfantry Barracks on Sunday morn- Territories (Agricultural Lots). ing, as a mark of appreciation of the warm welcome which they re- reived from the officers and men of the garrison,
to be sold by
PUBLIC AUCTION.
on THURSDAY,
the 15th September, 1927,
at 3 o'clock p.m.
in Four Lots. by
Messrs. LAMMERT, BROS., Auctioneers,
at their Sales Room, No. 8, Duddell Street, Hongkong. For further particulars and conditions of sale apply to:-
Messrs. HASTINGS, DENNYS-
and BOWLEY,
Vendor's Solicitors,
8, Des Voeux Road Central. or to Messrs. LAMMERT BROS., The Auctioneere, No. 8, Duddell Street. Hongkong, 19th August, 1927.
POLAR CHINA
CAKE
IT'S QUALITY THATCOUNTS
AUCTION ROOMS.
4, Daddell Street.
If you have anything you wonki like to soli, exchange w. advent send it to the CHINA ATYPION ROOM
·F V. EL. R. de SOUHA."
LEE THEATRE.
ATTRACTIVE SHOW COMING." The public will be interested to hear that the Management of the Lee Theatre have made special ar- rangements whereby an unusually attractive entertainment will mark the inauguration of a series of bright shows during Septem-
ber.
The Oriental Strolling Players, a talented company of entertain- es, are now preparing for the opening night's performance, and the public is assured of a very. high standard of talent.
In addition to the Oriental Strol- ling Players, a novel and popular feature of the performances will be the inclusion of one of the ex- cellent military bands now station- ed in the Colony,
The principal film at the Star Theatre to-day is a capital Western comedy, "Hey Hey! Cowboy," with Hoot Gibson in a typical role. The big attraction at the World Theatre. is Lon Chaney's sensational mystery drama, "The Monster," in which the patients of an asylum revolt with terrifying results.
East River at Sheklung
* For the 25th.
For the 24th.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT Co., Ltd.
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