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Investment.
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Advertise in
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
and secure the co-oporu tion of its readers in buying your goods.
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4, 26, 32, 38, 72, 80, 88, 101, 102, 161, 168, 174, 191, 194, 208, 210, 216, 226, 248
PREMISES TO LET.
TO LET-No. 6, Cambay Build- inys Top floor, Kowloon, 3 rooms. Apply to Kayamally & Co.
TO LET-One European FLAT Wadchal Gap Road, Hongkong. Apply to 82, Kennedy Road.
TO LET Office Rooms, Rud Floor, New Hongkong Eank Ruilding. Apply Sang Keo, same building."
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FRENCH CONVENT SCHOOL.
CAUSEWAY BAY,"
BOARD RESIDENCE.
FAMILY HOTEL-Victoria Gar- dons: Quiet apartments and
The above school will re-open on suites of rooms. Full board from $95, $110, $180, monthly. Largs Monday, 5th September at 9 a.m.
The evening class for Shorthand | commodious, rovina, also daily
forry. will start on Thursday, 8th Sep- rates; five minutes from next new Hotel, Hankow Road, tember, at 5.30 p.m. Kowloon, Tel. K.357.
WANTED.
NETHERLAND CONSULATE
GENERAL.
In commemoration of the birth- day of Her Majesty the Queen, the Netherland Consul will be at home at the Chancery on Wednesday, the 31st August, between 11.30
WANTED.--To purchase, a Black wood or Cherrywood bedstead, Carved preferred. Reply to P. O.a.m. and 1 p.m. Box No. 600.
LOST.
LOST.-White wire haired bitch
Hongkong, 29th August, 1927.
HONGKONG CLUB.
NOTICE.
The Seventh Yearly Drawing of long tail. Reward Mrs. Wode-20 Debentures (1920 issue-$500. house, Central Police Station.
each) of the Hongkong Club, pay- able on Friday, the 30th Septem- ber, 1927, will be held in the Club House, at 11 o'clock a.m., Thursday, the 8th September, 1927.. Bearers of Debentures are in-
HONGKONG FOOTBALL
AZSOCNION,
to
:
Applications for affiliation the above Association must reachvited to attend the Drawing.
By Order: the undersigned by the, Bist ac- companied by the necessary fee of Two Dollars. Newly affilating Cluba One Dollar entrance fee extra.
W. E. HOLLANDS,
Hon. Secretary.
P. O. Box 233.
HONGKONG F
ASSOCIATION. ....
REFEREES AFFILIATION...
on
"A. H. ABBAS,
Acting Secretary. Hongkong, ?7th August, 1927.
HONGKONG CLUB.
NOTICE.
In terma of Debenture Condi- tions Nos. 12, 13 and 14, Notice is hereby given that the Drawing of 20 Additional Debentures (1920 issue-$500, each) of the Hong- Applications from qualified Re-kong Club, payable on Saturday, ferees for Affiliation to the above the 31st March; 1928, will be held Association must reach the un-in the Club House, at 11 o'clock, dersigned by the 31st accompanied a.m., on Thursday, the 8th Septem- Dollar. by the annual subscription of One ber, 1927, immediately after the
W. E. HOLLANDS,
Hon. Secretary.
P. O. Box 233.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL
LEAGUE
Applications for admission to COMMOMOUS OFFICES' to let the above League must reach the to No. 7, Queen's Band Central, undersigned on or before the 31st Also two am I offices in 1A, Chater | August, accompanied by the en- Zoud. Apply E. D. Sassoon and
ompany, Ltd.
TO LET Half share in Matshed available Repulse Bay. Inquirers kindly furnish telephone number when writing. Address Post Office Box 484.
"TO LET.-4 roomed Flat at May Road, furnished for four months or six months from 1st September, 1927. Apply Box, No. 258, cure of "Hongkong Telegraph."
TO LET.-Five roomed House No. 49, Granville Road, Kowloon, with Aush and Sanitary conveniences. Apply to Spanish Dominican Pro- curation, Phone No. C.721.
TO LET.-Houses in Macdonnel Road beautiful situation, with garden flush and modern con- veniences. Apply to Lam Woo & Co., 30, Leun Fat St., 1st Floor.
trance, fee of Twenty Dollars. No Club can be admitted to the Hongkong Football Association.
TUESDAY,
LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion,
on MONDAY,
the 5th September, 1927,
commencing at 9.30 nm.
AUGUST 30, 1927.
CAFE BARRICADED BY COUNCIL.
SHANGHAI CABARET IS. “A
"NUISANCE."
POST OFFICE NOTICE
NOTICE
The parcels post service to Russia in Asis via Japan is temporarily suspended.
Registered 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., registered and parcel mails are closed at 5 p.m. on the previous day.
Dutlable articles forwarded- by letter post to Great Britain are liable to confiscation by the Customs. Such articles should be forwarded by parcel post only.
Lattare and postcards only for the United Kingdom and Europa will be forwarded vis. Siberia if so superscribed.
Parcels post acrvice between Hongkong and Forts of the Yangtarë
..
FENCE OF BARBED WIRE.
La Gaitie, Shanghai's "favourite out-of-town cabaret situated close by Jessfield Park entrance, fune- tioned under what must be regard- jed as unique circumstances last At H. M. Naval Depot, Kowloon. night, saya Friday's Shanghai| West of Hankow is temporarily suspended.
Times, as a result of action taken
Parcels for places in Szechwan will now be accepted for transmia- Old and Surplus Victualling by the Shanghai Municipal Coun-alon at senders' risk. It is to be noted that parcels are liable to delay, and
Stores.+
til against the cafe, due, it is said,
that the service, may be suspended again at any time.
RADIO NOTICES. to the annoyance caused by rowdy comprising:
revellers visiting this place in the Table Linen, Implements, Serge, early hours of the morning, pre- Flannel, Remnants, Blankets, Sun- venting the British Tommies and dry Articles of Mess and Tabla, their officers billeted across the Gear, Electric Plated Ware, Sea-road, from sleeping. men's Clothing, etc., etc.,
Armed with authority given Terms of Sale:-As detailed in them by the Municipal Council & Catalogue.
squad of some 40 coolies under the supervision of a foreign mem- On View from Friday, the 2nd.ber of the Public Works Depart September, 1927.
ment yesterday afternoon betook themselves to the Jessfleld cabaret! centre and commenced putting into operation a scheme devised by the Municipal Council for the purpose of suppressing this alleged public annoyance. The result of this scheme was viewed with no
H
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.
24 "Pieces Black Canvas.
12
Plain Fan Motors.
Pilot Printing Press Accessories.
1
Case Alarm Clocks.
16% Dozen Balls.
Seventh Yearly Drawing of 20 De- bentures.
-5
1
Cases Rasberry Syrup,
Bale Corks.
Bearers of Debentures are in- vited to attend the Drawing.
17
By Order,
and
A. H. ABBAS, Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 27th August, 1927.
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.
-4, Dadéall Strani.
If you have anything you would Bkn to sell, exchange or advertise send it to thờ GRINA AUCTION Hon. Secretary. | 2003
W. E. HOLLANDS,
P. O. Box 233.
WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS.
Sealed Tenders will be received at the office of the O.C., R.A.S.C.,, Headquarter Oflices, Victoria Bar- racks, Hongkong until 12 o'clock. noon on the dates stated, for the ondermentioned services for the periods as stated:-
SIX MONTHS,
'commencing 1st October, 1927. Meat
......5th Sept. 1927. Hospital Supplies 6th Sept. 1927. Indian Supplies ..6th Sept. 1927. General Supplies" TO LET-European FLATS, 29A
"B" and 29B, Kennedy Road, 4 rooma
Forage .. 2 bathrooms servants quarters. Apply Telephone C.547, of Thorn- † Fuel hill Aerated Water Factory, 154, Praya East.
ΤΟ
and
airy
LET-Bright OFFICE single rooms or suites 3rd Floor Prince's Buildings. Cheap rental. Immediate occupa- tion. Apply to The Union Trad- ing Co., Ltd., York Building.
TO LET-Shipping Offices in Con- naught Road, Central, No. 18, first floor; Nos. 15 & 16, second floor; Nos. 15, 16, 18 and 19, third floor. Please. Apply to S. K. Trust Ltd., 29, Connaught Road Central.
FOR SALE.
.8th Sept. 1927.
E. V. M. R. de SOUSA,"
.
It is notified, for Information that a now shortwave commercial, wire- less service was opened on July 23rd between Hongkong and the Philippines for the exchange of ordinary, deferred and press telegrama.
Rates to Manila 80 cents por word ordinary, 15 cents per word de farred and press.
To Luzon Islands (Except Manila), and Corregidor Island 43 cents per word ordinary.
All other islands 76% cats per word ordinary,
and the following places. French Indo-China, province of Yunnan, Can- Radio Telegraph Services are now in operation between Hongkong ton, Swatow, Kongmoon, Macau, Kwongchouwan, Fort Bayard, Wuchow, and Hothow. Rates and further particulars on application to the Radio Counter, 1st Floor, G. P. O. Building.
From
INWARD MAILS,
Per
Canada, U.S.A., Japan, Shanghai
and Europe via Siberia Japan ....
Swatow and Amoy ...... Europe via Saez (letters and papers, London, 4th August, and parcels, 28th July). Straits Shanghai
small disappointment by scores of cabaret trippers last night and early this morning for it formed a very effective barrier against a visit to La Guitie in the shape of a seven-foot fence of barbed wire, extending for 100 yards east and west of the entrance to the cabaret, almost effectively block- ing customers from either enter jing or leaving,
Shanghai Amoy Almost, but not quite. For pro-Manila prietor Levi of La Gaitie adopt-
Dus.
Emp. of Asia Tanda Cremer
August 91. August 31.
..August 81.
Khyber Nagpore Marea
September 1,
September 1.
September 2
.September 4.
U.S.A... Canada, Japan and Shanghai Pres. Lincoln
OUTWARD MAILS.
for
ed measures to counteract what Samshui and Wuchow he termed "a high handed action" Swatowy.. and on the part of the Municipal Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E.
Council. Adjoining his cafe is a Swatow, Amoy and Formosa
and S. Africa field under cultivation, ankle deep Batarla in some places with grass
and Swatow
knee deep in others with veget-i Tourane
ables. At odd intervals ditches Shanghai and Europe vin Siberia some 18 inches deep run, which Straits
necessitated miniature bridges be- Straits and Calcutta ing constructed. Add to this an Drums Composition Paint. army of small Chinese boys carry-
ing kerosene lamps who acted as Manila
A Quantity of Miscellaneous
Goods. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
BY ORDER OF THE OWNER.
Swatów
Per
33410 Saarbrucken Tues., Aug. 30, 3.30 p.m. Tjitaroem..Tues,, Aug. 30, 4.80 p.m. Pres. Jefferson
Tues., Aug. 30, 4.30 p.m.
Taihing Tues,, Aug. 30, 4.30 p.m. Waishing..
Wed., Aug. 81, 8.80 n.m.
Moxico Maru Wed., Aug. 31, 9.30a.m. Taikwa Maru Wed., Aug. 31, 10.80 a.m Tjisalak....Wed., Aug. 31, 2.30 p.m. Soochow ....Wed. Aug. 31, 3.30 p.m. Chungkong Wed, Aug. 31, 3.30° p.m.. Saarland...Wed., Aug. 31, 4.30 p.m. Cremer....Thurs., Aug. 1, 10 am. Fooksang
Thurs., Sept. 1,
Parcels Letters
.noon
..1 p.m. Hydrangea Thurs,, Sept. 1, 2.30 p.in. Emp. of Asia Thurs., Sept. 1, 9.30 p.m. Hai Hong ...Fri., Sept. 2, noon
guides for the venturesome CUS- Swatow, Amoy and Foochow tomers who found their regular Manila, Sandakan, Australia and means of entrance blocked, and New Zealand via Thursday Island Tanda Mr. Levi's solution to his problem last night is explained.
Cut Off Lights,
But that was not all. In addi- tion to barricading La Gaitie yes- terday afternoon the Municipal Council also, on Saturday last, cut. off La Gaitie's electricity supply. Acetylene lamps had to be brought into play, for there was no moon, at all last night, or in fact since the lights were cut off.
A police constable, from Bub
Public Auction of the under-bling Well Station maintained
mentioned Valuable Properties “SHE IS NOW A HAPPY BABY," Situate in the New Territories in
the Colony of Hongkong.
Lady In Burma Tells How. Her Little Daughter Was Cured
Of Stomach Trouble.By BABY'S OWN TABLES.
0-
Ma Chain, a Burmese lady liv ing at 129 Pawdowgon, Pázun- daung, Rangooh, atatea:
"My little girl had stomach trouble, would often cry, and 1 had difficulty in getting her to take food. However, since taking. Baby's Own Tablets the child has been cured of her complaint I am
now a
9th Sep. 1927. pleased to say. She is 9th Sept. 1927. happy baby and I am a happy Tender Forms and any neces-
mother." sary information may be obtained at the above office between the hours of 10 am. and p.m. daily except Sundays.
CONSIGNEE NOTICES
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
From EUROPE and STRAITS. The Steamship,
Not only do Baby's Own Tablets correct infantile indigestion, con- stipation, colic, 'wind, and loss of appetite, but they quickly reduce fever, allay teething pains, check diarrhoea, relieve group.and colds, expel worms.
Of chemists everywhere, or post free, 60 cents the vial, from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co., 60, Kiangse Road, Shanghai.
A boy of 13 was charged at Brighton Police Court with steal- “TOYOOKA MARU,”
Jing from the local public library 281 books, which were brought having arrived from the above ports, into court. He pleaded guilty Consignees of Cargo are hereby aand it was urged on his behalf formed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their rink in the that love of learning was the cause Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and of his action. The books were all Godown Company's Godowns at Kow. of a religious and educational loon, whence delivery may be obtain nature. The boy was put on pro-
bation for 12 months.
FOR SALE-RADIO SUPPLIES, British and American radio goods in stock. Sets constructed and repaired Inspection invited at The Union Store, No. 37, Desed. Voeux Road Central-
Goods not cleared by the 5th Sept. 1927, will be subject to rent."
FOR SALE-Black Teak furni-
Damaged packages must be left inj ture of nine-roomed Peak house the Godowns for examination by the Including thres porcelain baths Consigneo's and the Co.'s representa and fittings for disposal: specially tives on any Tacaday and Fridays, at made only four months ago. Suit-2.80 p.m. within the free storage: able for small hotel or private period.
house. Also additionally, furni All claims must be presented ture of three-roomed Hongkong within ton days of the steamer's flat. Earliest fair offer accepted. arrival here, after which date they
cannot be recognized. Flats, houses and rooms available. from time to time, furnished or No claims will be admitted after the unfurnished, Hongkong and Kow goods have left the Godowns, loon. Houses for disposal in ex- 'cellent localities on part cash and instalmont basis. Tel. 0.4680, Hongkong Small Investors.
No fire Insurance bas bean effected.
NIPPON-YUSEN KAISHA, Hongkong, August 29, 1927, '
PACKING
We carry out every déscrip- : Hoa of packing goods for overseas transper Terr:3 reasonable.
KIMOTO & CO.
Jessfield Road and "shoood" away sentry duty outside La Gaitic on
Shanghai, "Japan and Europe via
Siberia
Japan Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. and S. Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles
י. י
Fri, Sept. 2, Parcels
.noon Registration ..1.45 p. Lottors.....2.30. p.m.
(Due Thursday Island 17th Sept.).
Khyber....Fri., Sept. 2, 3.30 p.m. Talthybius ....Sat, Sept. 3, 10 am,
Morca
Parcels Reg..... Letters
Sat., Sept. 3, K.P.O.
2nd 4.30 p.m. .3rd.9 a.m.
.3rd 10 am.
G.P.O.
Parcels.....2nd 5 pm.
Reg......3rd 9.45 am. Letters...3rd 10.30 a.m.
(Due Marseilles 30th September). Chip Shing..Sat, Sept. 3, 3.30 pm, Kuijo Mara
Sun, Sept. 4. 9 a.. Kutsang
Mon,, Sept. 5,
cars from their regular parking Shanghai and Europe via Siberia New Kowloon Inland Lot No, place in front of the cabaret, but Swalow, Amoy and Formosa.. 53 on which is situated the Tai interference was made with Straits and Calcutta
patrons desirous of making the Wan Glass Factory.
roundabout entry into the cafe by Swatow, Amoy and Facchow... Hai Yang This Lot is situate at Kowloon means of the cabbage and potato Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, Bay.
patch which by midnight bad had E. & S. Africa, Egypt and Europe two distinct paths trampled across via Marseilles
A Fish Pond situate at New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 8 in the New Territories.
The Municipal Council based its action, it is understood, on the thet that La Gaille maintains Swatow Lot Nos, 5908 and 5918 in open-doors until daylight cach
Amoy Survey District 1 In the Newnight, instead of closing at two Territories (Agricultural Lots). o'clock as required by the terms
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:
Mesars. HASTINGS, DENNYS and BOWLEY, Vendor's Solicitors,,
8, Des Voeux Road Central or to
Messrs. LAMMERT BROS., The Auctioneers, No. 8, Duddell Street. Hongkong, 19th August, 1927.
HONGKONG TIDE TABLE.
From Slat Aag. to 6th Sept. 1927. WON WATER.
Wed.
Thura.
Friday
Batar
#LORE Standard Time.
b. D.
131 20
•1 m 11 52. 2016
078 3:44
1 10.
42, Wellington Street. Tels. G.669 and 8257.
Anu.
Kon.
4.m1 24.
6mm 2:10
LOW WATER.
11'kong Bandard Time.
No Tal.W. Nu inter
Task. 6: 3:42.
021
No Inter, B.W. No inter, E.D
of the tavern licences issued by the Revenue Department.
ย
There are always two sides to any question and Proprieter Levi, interviewed by a Shanghai Times representative declared that the licence issued to him by the Revenue Department, called "Half-rate Provisional Tavern Licence," for which he paid Tls. 45, does not stipulate the closing. hour, and states that had he been asked to pay extra for keeping open after two o'clock he would have willingly done so. He claims that he paid his taxes, including the new rate, up to the end of September,
RESIGNS CABINET.
Viscount Cecil, the Chancel lor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has resigned from the Cabinet: owing to a difference of opin- don on disarmament questions.
Perseus
Parcels Letters
.....noon
.1 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 6, noon
Tues., Sept. 6, Registration...1.45 p.m. Letters ......2.30 p.m. (Due Marseilles 7th October.), Chaksang....Wed., Sept. 7, 8.30 am. Lai Sang....Thurs, Sept. 8, 6 p.m.
- Correspondence cearing vessel'e nume only.
WATER LEVELS. ·
·REPORT FROM BOARD OF CONSERVANCY WORKS OF
KWANGTUNG.
WATERLEVELS IN ENGLISH FEET.
Place of Observation
West River at Shiching North River at Tsingyuen North River at Samshui East River at Sheklung * For the 25th.
For the 26th.
Highest W.L. Lowest W.L.
W. L. W. L.
оп record
on
3
record
-410
-27'3 15'2
28/8 29/8
+18.0 rising *8.8 falling -12.7.13.0
6.7
+ 6.0
JAPAN WANTS TO FLY.Ingly gloomy. It is estimated that
FUNDS BEING RAISED BY
STUDENTS.
the cost of such a flight would be somewhere in the neighbour- hood of 1,000,000 Yen (about $500,000) and the raising of this fund is one of the principal pro- blems because Japan is one of the financially embarrassed-na- tions at the present moment.
More Obstacles.
Other obstacles in the way of
Tokyo, Aug. 24-So strong has the feeling become in Japan that the Empire should take the lead In a Trans-Pacific flight that yari- ous projects for raising money to finance the great adventure are being published dally in the news-an ocean flight are airplanes and Papers. The latest was an an aviators. It may be remembered nouncement by 200 girl students that the Japanese record for con- of Hakodate Otsuma Higher tinuous flight is but a little more School that they have agreed to than 11 hours. Until this record go without lunches for the next is bettered it is believed by con- six months and to donate their servative observers here that it lunch money to some flight pro is virtually useless to think of a Trans-Pacific attempt. Also no ject..
really long-distance airplane has While the Imperial Aviation As-been developed in Japan and no sociation, stirred by the exploits Japanese aviator would consider of American flyers, is considering making the flight In a foreign various ways and means of at machine, It is hoped that the tempting a Pacific hop in the sum necessary plane may be develop mer of 1928, the present prospects ed during the coming year, but for any such venture are exceed the prospects are not bright