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BOARD RESIDENCE.
FAMILY HOTEL-Victoria Gar-
dens.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE. PROSPECT PLACE, BONHAM ROAD.
The New School Year begins Dec. 13th. Entrance Examination for New Students, Monday, Dec. 12th at 9.30 a.m. For Prospectus, for Boarders and Day-boys; apply ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, Prospect Place.
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S
SOCIETY..
The Annual Church Parade of the Scottish Company, Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, will take place at Union Church, Kennedy Road, on Sunday, 27th November, at 10.30 a.m.
It is hoped that members of the Society with their, Ladies wili en- deavour to attend.
FANLING HUNT STEEPLECHASES.
Saturday, December 3rd, at 3.15 p.m. Admission to public Enclosure $1.00. Ladies Free.
Admission to Subscriber's En- closure on production of badge only.
Subscribers can introduce Two Ladies Free, and Tivo Non-mem- bers at $5.00 each.
Tickets obtainable from Dr. F. Pierce Grove, Alexandra Building. Special Train Leaves Kowloon 2.07. Returns from Fanling 6.41 p.m. Return Fare 1st Class $1.50 2nd 90 cents.
Cars parked on the Racecourse at $5.00 each.
HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL
and 'Quiet apartments
SOCIETY.
The Aunual Genéral Meeting of Suites of roome. Full board from the Members of the above Society Large will be held on Tuesday, 29th No-. $95, $110, $130, monthly. commodius
daily vember, 1927, at 5.15 p.m. in the rooms, also
ferry, Board Room of Messrs. Jardine, rates; five minutes from next new Hotel, Hankow Road, Matheson & Co., Ltd. Kowloon, Tel. K.357.
POSITION WANTED.
YOUNG CHINESE, secka posi tion as Salesman or General Office Clerk Willing to commence with moderate salary. Good knowledge of English and Office Work. An- ply Box. No. 285, care of "Horg- kong Telegraph.
PREMISES TO LET.
TO LET-Ons European FLAT Wanchai Gap Road, Hongkong. Apply to 32, Kennedy Rond..
TO LET Office Rooms 2nd Floor, New Hongkong Bank Building. Apply Sang. Kee, same building.
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 Special Type six room- ed house in European Section at Kowloon Tong. Flush complete and ready for occupation January 1st next. Bradbury, Dairy Farm.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE-Blackwood furni tures: Bamboo pattern: 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs,1 silver Cabinet, 1 set Teapoys, 2 stands Bargain prices. Apply Box No. 286, care of "Hong- kong Telegraph."
FOR SALE. Fresh arrival Army Blankets, greyish brown, black stripe. 32.25 each, dozen; singly $2.60. Superior qualities accord ing to requirements. Reduction to charitable and missionary assó- ciations for quantities also to dealers and merchants for regular ordora. Sub-agenta locally and in outports required. Montgomery "Ollerton & Co., 18, Ice House Street, ground floor, between the Carlton and the Portuguese Club, Tel. 0.4630,
Theatre
Royal
Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club
BULLDOG
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All Ladies and Gentlemon, inter- ested in Horticulture, whether Members of the Society or not, are cordially invited to attend.
AGENDA.
To receive and pass the Com- mittee's Report and Statement of period ended Accounts for the 30th June, 1927.
To élect Officers and a new Com- mittee for the current year.
To fix the date of the annual Flower Show.
To discuss any matter of inter- est to Horticulturists in Hongkong and outlying, districts.
'.
E. B. C. HORNELL,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 5th November, 1927.
NOTICE.
CHANGE OF NAME,
We, the undersigned, hitherto Archi- carrying on business as tects, Civil Engineers and Surve- yors, under the firm name of Ab doolrahim & Co. hereby notify that us from 21st, November, 1927, the said business will be carried un under the name and style of HALL AND HALL Architects, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, at 31, Queen's Road Central.
William HALL, B.Sc. Eng., George Albert Victor HALL,
B.Arch., A.R.LB.A. 34, Queen's Road Central.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
"The Eight Extra Race Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at Happy Valley on Saturday, 26th November, 1927, commencing at 2.p.m. The first bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. i
The charge for admission to the Public Enclosure will be $1.00 for all persons including Ladies. Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price.
Members are advised that they must show their Badges to obtain admission to the Members' 'Enclo-
Aure.
Each member has the right to introduce 2 non-members to the Members' Enclosure, tickets for whom can be obtained from
Messrs. Linstead & Davis at $5.00 each up to Friday, 25th Novem- ber, 1927.
The charge for admission for Ladies to the Members' Enclosure will be $2.00. Each member can
DRUMMOND obtain, upon application to the
TO-DAY
Booking at Andersons. Usual Prices.
Secretary, Badges for adm.ssion of 2-Ladies' free of charge.
Bookmakers, Tic Tac men atce- tera will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of the Hongkong Jockey Club during Race Meetings,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER
AUCTIONS
CHURCH
NOTICES. LAMMERT'S
PUBLIC AUCTION.
First Sunday in Advent.
TO-MORROW'S SERVICES.
The Undersigned have recoivedi instructions to sell by Public Auction,
"
26, 1927.
CONSIGNEE NOTICE."
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., COPENHAGEN.
The M.S.
"MALAYA,"
POST CFFICE NOTICE
XMAS LETTER MAIL "VIA SIBERIA" FOR GREAT BRITAIN.
Xmax Letter Mall "via Siberia" for Great Britain will be closed in the G.PO, at 5 p.m. on the 20th inst. por a.a. "President Cleveland."
This mail should reach London about the 22nd December,
XMAS LETTER AND PARCEL MAILS FOR CANADA AND U. 8. A.
Xmas Letter and Parcel Mails for Canada and U.S.A. will be closed the G.P.O. aa follows:-
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Parcel Mall...29th Nov, at 1.00 p.m.
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Registered Mail....29th Nov, at 4:15 p.m.
Ordinary Mail....29th Nov. at 6.00 p.m.
This mails are due in Victoria B.C, and Seattle on the 19th Dec. Registered and Parcel Malls are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and whare mails are advertised to alons at or before 9 a.m. registered and parcel mails are closed at 5/p.m. on the previous day.
having arrived, Consignees of cargo are horoby Informed that all goods are Seventh Day Adventist Hall-7,
being landed and placed at their risk on MONDAY, Duddell Street (first floor). Sun-
Into the hazardous and/or extra in day, November 28th., at 8.30 p.m., lecture by Professor Fre the 28th. November, 1927, com-hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong well known mencing at 11 am at No. 17, and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., drick Griggs,
Ground Floor, Bowrington Canal Ltd., where delivery can be obtained
as soon as the goods are landed. speaker and bible lecturer from
Road, West.
No claims will be admitted after Shanghai. You are cordially invited.
A Quantity of Valuable House the goods have loft the Godowns and all goods remaining undelivered aftor Union Church: Kennedy Road, hold Furniture.
the 1st December, 1927, 4 p.m. will be | Sunday Services, November 27;
(Particulars from Catalogue).subject to rent. Sunday School at 9.45; Morning Service 10.30. Annual Church Parade of Scottish Company, H.K.V.D.C. Hymns 121, 135, 21, 374, 541. Preacher: Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie. Evening Ser- vice at 6. Hymns 24, 450, 281, GOG, 681. Preacher: Rev. J. Kirk Maconachic. Wednesday 8.15. Soldiers'
and Sailors'
Dutlable articles forwarded by letter post to great Britain are liable All broken, chafed and damaged to confiscation by the Customs. Such articles should be forwarded by parcel On View from Sunday, the 27th goods are to be left in the Gedown, post only.
where they will be examined by November, 1927.
Hessrs. Anderson and Ashe on the 30th November, 1927, at 10a.m.
Terms: Cash on Delivery
.LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Aue- tion,
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on THURSDAY,
Christian Association. St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, November 27, 1927, 1st Sunday in Advent. Holy Communion, 8 a.m Sunday School, 10 a.m. Preacher: Rov, W. R. Cannell. Litany for the Sick, 12 noon. Evensong, 6 p.m. Preacher: Rev. Copley Moyle. There will be a Social gathering after Evensong in the Cathedral Hall, Musie and Light Refreshments. 29th, Day of Intercession for Missions 30th. St. Andrew, Holy Com-A Valuable Collection of Curios, munion 7.di an.
the 1st December, 1927,
commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street
comprising:-
First Church of Christ Scientist.
5 Coloured" and 3 Coloured Macdonnell Road, below Bowen Road Tram Station. Sunday Vases, Plates, Bowls, Table Screen, Service, 11.15 a.m. Subject: Ivory Figures, Crystal and Coral Birds, Jade Trees, Old Bronze, In- "Ancient and Modern Necrom-cence Burners, Blackwood Screens, ancy, Alins Mesmerism
and Hand Paintings. Mandarin Em- Hypnotism, Denounced." Wed-broidered Coats, Lacquered Tables, nesday Evening Meeting at Chairs and Screens, etc., etc. 5.30 pm. Reading Room at above address, open Friday, 10 am, to 12 nooy, Mon- day and Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m. The Public is cordially invited to attend the services and visi the Reading Room. Branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in. Boston, Mass, U.S.A.
Tuesday and
POLAR
AKE
ITS QUALITY
THAT COUNTS. ·
Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Wednesday, the 30th November, 1927.
Terins-Cash on Delivery..
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
All claims against the vessel must be presented to the Undersigned bo- fore the 3rd. December, 1927 or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will-be-affected. Bills of Lading will be countersign- ed by.
H
JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD.,.
Agents. Hongkong, 24th November, 1927.
HONGKONG TIDE TABLE.
From 6th No. 1 23 Deccaber 1977
Letters and postcards for Europe and the British Isles are forwarded. via Siberia if so superscribed.
It is notified for Information that Feather Fans and Brooches cannot They are prohibited by the Plumage not be sent by post to Great Britain. (Prohibition) Act, of 1921.
RADIO NOTICES RADIO TELEGRAPH SERVICES are now in operation with the following:
Ships at sea, Europe, American Continents, Hawaiian Islands, Dutch China, Pro- East Indies, Dutch Borneo, Philippine Islands, French Indo vince of Yunnan, Canton, Swatow, Kwongchowan, Fort Bayard, Tchekam,. Holhow, Amoy, &c.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES.
Persons and firms having correspondents in the places named above should, in order to avoid delay to telegrams received by radio, register their telegraphic addresses immediately.
Rates and further particulars on application to the Radio Counter, 1st Floor, Government Building.
INWARD MAILS.
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The Forestry Commissioners and the New Forest Advisory Com- mittee have had under discussion various problems arising out of the selection and special treatment of areas of outstanding picturesque Shanghai and Europe via Siberia... interest within the enclosures. Fort Bayard, Hoihow, Pakhol and
Haiphong The Committee reported that some progress had been made in in-Amoy specting the various parts of the Wei Hai Wei and Dairen forest, "but that a further two Pakhol and Haiphong months would probably elapse be Swatow, Amoy and Formosa fore the whole process was com- Bangkok via Swatow pleted and a definite report could Swntow De furnished to the Commissioners. From the nature of the discussions, which took place at Brockenhurst If you have anything you would last week, it is hoped that it will like to sell, exchange or advertisbe found possible for the Commis- send it to the CHINA AUCTION |sioners and the Committee to ar ROOM.
rive at a large measure of agree. ment.
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.
4. Duddell Street.
E. V. M. R. de SOUSA.
Paris Creations
We have just received 72 OnlyA
LADIES' HANDBAGS
For Evening or Day use.
These are the very latest Parisian Vogue
and comprise the most beautiful examples of the artcraft · of Paris.
Inspection Cordially Inoited..
J. ULLMANN & CO.
Manila Amoy Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, "Canada, *U.S.A., C. & S. America and *Europe via San Francisco
.Sat., Nov. 26, K.P.O. Registration,.... .26th 9 a.m.
Letters ...
20th 10 alië G.P,O.
Registration ...20th 9.45 a.m. Letters..... 28th 10.30 a.m. (Due Marseilles 23rd December), Szcchuen...Sat., Nov. 26, 12.30 p.ra.
Honol
Sat, Nov, 26, 1.30 p.m. Anhul
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Tues., Nov. 20, ..9.45 a.m. 10.30.a.m.
Shinyo Maru.............
Registration Letters. (Due San Francisco 20th December) Tues., Nov. 29, 1 p.m.
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and S. America and Europe vin Victoria, B.C., and Europe via Siberia
Swatow
Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E.. and S. Africa, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles
Sandakan
Straits and Calcutta
Pres. Cleveland ......Tues., Nov. 29,
Parcels. Registration
Letters...
....1 p.m. 4.15 p.m. ....6 p.m.
(Que Victoria, B.C. 10th December), Hangsang ...Tuos., 29, Nov. 5 p.nr.
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.Wed., Nov. 30, K.P.O.
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Registration Letters
Reglatration
G.P.O..
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.9.45 0.171.
.10.30 ..
Letters
(Due Marseilles 28th December.).
Mausang...Wod., Nov. 80,.1:80 p.m..
Kutsang
Parcels
Letters
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Amoy
Haiching
Hosang
Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Aden Egypt and Europe via Marseilles
Fushimi Maru
.Thurs., Dec. 1,
....noon.
....1 p.m.
Fri., Dec. 2, Noon. Fri, Dec, 2, 5 p.m.
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.Dec. 8, 9 am G. P. O. Registration.Dec. 3, 3.45 a.m. Letters...Dec. 3, 9.30 A.M. Tues., Dec. 6, Noon.
..... Haihong
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Saigon, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E.
and S. Afrien, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles
Shanghai, Japan, Canada, U.S.A., C.; and S. America and Europe 'via' Vancouver, B.C. and Europe. via Siberia
Manila
Porthos
Tues., Dec. 6, K.P.O.
Registration Lettera
p.ny:
G.P.O.
..1 p.m..
.1.46 p.m. .2.30 p.m.
Legistration
Latters...
(Due Marseilles 6th Jan., 1928):
Tues., Dec. 6, ....3 p.m.
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Emp. of Canada
Farcels
Registration
Letters
.4.16 p.m. .5 pan.
(Due Vancouver, B.C., 25th Dec.). Emp, of Russia
Thurs., Dec. B, 3.30 p.m.
*Correspondence bearing vessel's name only.
Chinese chartered public accountants practicing their profes- countants first made their apsion is also increasing daily.. perance in 1918, when the Ministry There are now over 30 Chinese of Agriculture and Commerce in C.P.A.'a in Shanghai, but only four Peking began to issue certificates of them. devote their whole time allowing them to practice their to their practice. The Nationalist profession. At first the require Government át Nanking has also ments were very strict, and there promulgated regulations for the was little demand for them: hence certification of C.P.A's, requiring the very small number of those (1) graduation from a college with receiving the certificates. As late 20 credit hours in accountancy, as 1921, only 11 certificates had (2) seven years experience as as- been issued. Five more were sistant to some, chartered ac- issued in the next two years, but countant, or (3) passing a publie then the requirements were con-examination on accountancy to be siderably modified, allowing all especially given on application. university graduates who had had To show its reliance upon modern the Nationalist special training in accountancy to accountancy, apply for certificates from the Government recently appointed one Ministry. As a result, some 300 of the Chinese C.P.A.'s in Shang- certiflaten have been issued by this hal to audit the accounts of the time, and the number of ac 12 per cent. customs surplus.