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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
LEAGUE'S SUCCESS.
SATISFACTION FELT AT
AGREEMENT.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER · 13, 1927.
ANNUAL DINNER,
H.K. UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SOCIETY.
THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
Steamer For
STRAITS, COLOMBO,
AUSTRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYPT,
The annual dinner of the Hong- MEDITERRANEAN PORTS & kong University Medical Society was held last Saturday, at the
Garden Roof
of the Hong-
こ
LONDON.
kong Hotel. Among those Through Bills of Lading Isued For
BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF,
CONTINENTAL, AMERICAN & SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.
London, Dec. 12.1 Sir Austen Chamberlain in n presa interview after the Polish Lithuanian agreement had been reached, referred to the settle- ment as a good illustration of the present were H. E. Sir Cecil and Lady Clementi, accom- useful work that could be done for peace by the League of Na-panied by Capt. Whyte, Mr. W. W. Hornell, Prof. and Mrs. Tot tenham, Prof. Anderson; Prof, and Mrs. Wang, Prof. and Mrs, Shell-The Steamship, shear, Mr. and Mrs. Finnigan, Mr. A. H. Fenwick, Dr. and Mrs. S. W. Phoon, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. King, Capt. R. H. Stringer, O.B.E. R.N.R. Dr. and Mrs. Harston, Dr. Kirk, Carrying His Majesty's Mails, will and about 100 medical students.
tions.
1
"KHIVA"
tak-
On this occasion the Council had been able to remove the ficti- tious state of war existing bo tween the two countries, which though it had not given rise to
be despatched from this Port on or acts of war, had obviously lent it self to misunderstandings and H. E., in proposing the toast of about SATURDAY, the 17th DE- had prevented progress in peace-the Medical Society, said that he CEMBER, 1927, at NOON ful relationship.
should be the last person to be ing Passengers & Cargo for the chosen to propose that toast be above Ports, He hoped that the agreement cause his chief aim in life was to Silk, Valuables and Tea for would be the first steps in the keep himself out of the way of Italy, France and London (under gradual settlement of all difficul- doctors. Nevertheless, as Chan-arrangement) will be transhipped ties between Poland and Lithu-cellor of the University, it was a at Bombay into the Mall Steamer ania. He regarded the solution real pleasure to him to take a keen proceeding direct to Marselles not only as eminently satisfactory Interest in its activities. "The and London.
in itself, and In its effect on the Medical Society" said H. E.was Parcels will be received, at this relations between these two coun- founded by Prof. Digby and Dr. Office until 5 p.m. the Day before tries, but as a satisfactory proof of Thomas, with Dr. Francia Clarke Sailing. The contents and value the desire to co-operate in the pre-as the first President." H. E. met of all packages must be declared. servation of peace, which now Dr. Clarke in Weiheiwel, and animates all the Great Powers of found him as active na ever.
For further Particulars, Apply tom Europe. He included Russia in this tribute, adding that he behave enjoyed being present at the MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Heved M, Litvinoff had rendered good service in this matter.
Commenting on the settlement the Daily News says: Thanks to the League the dangerous crisis in Eastern Europe has been reduc-
H. E. felt that Dr. Clarke would Dinner, and referred to the inevit able absence of Dr. Addison, owing to his less of health. H. E. ex- pressed the hope that Dr. Addison would rapidly recover health and strength on his return to England,
ed to manageable dimensions and and that the co-related work of the the threat of war definitely, avert-Medical Society and the Henry
Research Leister
Institute In Shanghal would result in, great developments in medical science in the Far East.
ed."--British - Wirelcas.
PROPERTY SALE.
CO., Agents. Hongkong, 12th Dec., 1927.
BOARD OF TRADE.
RETURNS FOR NOVEMBER
'SHOW INCREASES..
In reply, Professor Tottenham
London, Dec. 12. outlined the activities of the The Board of Trade returns for Medical Society; with special re- the month of November show in- PRAYA EAST AND WANCHAIference to its journal, the Cadu ports amounting to £107.417,000
LOTS.
ccus. He stated that the Medical and exports amounting to £70,609,- Society played two important 000, increases of £2,387,000 and parts. Internally, it stimulated £9,442 respectively as compared research, while externally, it made with October-Reuter. the work of the members of the Society known outside Hongkong, and kept the members in touch CHINESE COLLECTION. with the graduates, residing in other parts of the world.
Mr. N. V. A. Croucher was the purchaser of three lots of property which were put up for public aue tion by Messra. Lammert Bros. at their auction rooms, 8a Duddell Street yesterday, by order of the nortgagees. The total selling prices amounted to $304,850.
Steamers,
Beilings.
TO TSINGTAU via SWATOW
✔ SHANGHAI
Chaksung'
Kwaisang
Hopsang
Waishing
-TO SHANGHAI via ‚AMOY
Fooksang
TO CANTON
Kwaisang
TO STRAITS & CALCUTTA
TO SANDAKAN
Laisang Hinsang
TO KOBE via AMOY, MOJI
€ YOKOHAMA
TO OSAKA viz AMOY,
Kumsang
Namsang
Wed. 14th Dec at
7 a.m. Sun. 18th Dec at 7 a.m.
The first lot to be disposed of Wed, 21st Dec at 7 a.m. was Nos. 161-171 Praya East; Sun, 25th Dee at. 7 a.m. registered in the Land Office as Fri. 16th Dec at 7 a.m. Marine Lot No. 283, sections Tues. 13th Dec at 9 a.m. C.D.JI. Area about 11,593 square Thurs. 15th Doc at 3 p.m. feet, proportion of Crown rent
Fri: 23rd Dec at 3 p.m. $210.64
annum. Bidding per Satur. 24th Dec at 7a.m.started at $165,000 and rose by $1,000 bids to $167,000. It was Satur. 7th Jan at
SHANGHAI, MOJI E KOBE
The second lot" was vacant land
For freight or passago apply to:-
7 a m. knocked down for $167,250.
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Ports on or about:
Purther Sailings: Expected on or
M.S. "Java"
M.S. "Australian'
M.S." Asiù "
about,
.15th January.
22nd February.
14th March.
Will leave homeward
bound on or about,
"
Subject to change without notice.
For further particulars please apply to:-
JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD.
Agents.
THE SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC COMPANY, LIMITED.
SERVICE OF FAST MOTOR VESSELS
LOADING DIRECT FOR
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M.V. "CANTON"
M.V. "CANTON".
M.V. "DELHI"...
SHANGHAI, JAPAN and VLADIVOSTOCK
Loading about 22nd December 15th February
5th January 13th January
G. E. HUYGEN. Canton,
For further particulars apply to the GILMAN CO., LTD.
Agents.
Hongkong.
AUSTRAL-CHINA NAVIGATION CO.
S. S.
"CALULU”
sailing on or about the
19th DECEMBER, 1927
FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE & ADELAIDE yla Haiphong, Manila, Iloilo, Kolambugan, Balikpapan, Samaral, Rabaul and Numea,
Steamer offers good Refrigerated Cargo Space.
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Dancing commenced immediate- ly after the toasts were drunk,
"DENMARK'S „PRINCE.
ON PRIVATE VISIT TO LONDON.
London, Dec. 12. The Crown Prince of Denmark i
in Wanchai Road, on which were arrived in London last night on a previously erected houses Nos. private visit.-British Wireless. from 100-118 (even numbers). The land is registered in the Land
FAMOUS PORCELAINS FOR SALE.
New York, Dec. 12. The famous Veitch collection of Chinese porcelains and jades, which has been exhibited for the past twenty-five years at Birmingham Museum, will be sold at Anderson Galleries, on Thursday. Reuter's American Service.
CHINA EXPEDITION.
23,090,000 NEEDED TO
COVER. COST.
Offee as Inland No. 499 section were
formerly erected houses D, and the remaining portion and known as Nos.
175-183 Praya Marine Lot No. 271, section D. East, registered in the Land Of- Area about 11,380 square feet.ee as Marine Lot No. 271 section!
London, Dec. 12. Proportion of Crown rent $163.94 C, and the remaining portion of mates have been issued. The sum The army supplementary eati- The first bid was $91,000, and rose Marine Lot No. 283 auction F.,of £3,090,000 is the further amount to $92,000 after which it was sold Bidding started at. $143,000. fur that will be required during the for $92,600.
ther offers being $144,000 and year ending. March 31 next, to Lot No. 3 was vacant land $144,500. The lot was sold for meet the cost of the troops sent to situated at Praya East on which $145,000.
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