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JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LD. Hongkong, January 1, 1928.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. ANNUAL RACE MEETING. 13th, 14th, 15th and 18th
February, 1928.
Draft programmes and entry forts are now ready and may be obtained at the Race Course, Hong- kong Club and Causeway Bay Stables.
NOTICE..
THE KOWLOON MOTOR BUS CO., LTD.
SPECIAL AND "FAMILY'
MONTHLY TICKETS. "
Holders of the above-mentioned tickets are hereby informed that effective January 1st., 1929, such tickets will not be available.
those SPECIAL lekuta are which have hitherto been sold at Jess than the charge of $5.00 each..
By Order
:
of the Board of Directors,
LAM I MING FAN,
Secretary. Hongkong, Dec. 20th., 1927..
THE HONGKONG BOXING
ASSOCIATION, „
SEASON.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
CENTRAL BRITISH SCHOOL.
The Central British School will re-open on Monday, 9th January, 1928.
Entrance Examinations will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, 6th Janu- nry, when the Head Master will be present to interview parents.
FANLING HUNT
STEEPLECHASERS. CHINESE NEW YEAR MEETING.
21st January, 1928.
DRAUGHT PROGRAMMES and ENTRY FORMS for the CHINESE NEW YEAR MEETING to be held on January 21st, 1928, (Weather Permitting) may be obtained from Dr. F. Pierce Grove, The Polo Club Causeway Bay Stables.
Entries close before noon Satur- day, 7th January, 1928.
CYMDEITHAS DEWI SANT, HONGKONG.
(ST. "DAVID'S SOCIETY, HONGKONG),
NOTICE, is hereby given that the Ordinary Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held in Mr. D. 1. Lewis' office, (Messrs. Master), Johnson, Stakes and Prince's Building, on Friday, 13th January, 1928, at 5.30 p.m.
BUSINESS:
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(a) To receive the Report of the Committee and the State-
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1928.
LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
PUBLIC AUCTION
VARSITY SOCCER. "
1.
HOW - OXFORD WON.
In the Inter-varsity football match at Stamford Bridge Oxford The Undersigned have received: The Undersigned have received University beat Cambridge Uni- instructions to sell by Public Auc-instructions to sell by Public Auc-versity by six goals to two. tion,
on FRIDAY,
་ྟ་༔
the 6th January, 1928, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
A NICE SELECTION OF
NEW PEKING
CARPETS (Various Sizes and Designs)
and
A Nice Assortment of Fine Foochow Lacquer Ware.
comprising:-
Cigarettes Cases, Card Boxes, Picture Frames, Collar Boxes, Pen Holders and Sticks, etc., etc.
Lion,
4.
on TUESDAY,
the 10th January, 1928,
commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
A Valuable Collection of Curios.
comprising: Five-coloured Vases, Plates, Screens, Bronze Ware, Cloisonne Vases, Incense Burners and Flower Pots, Old Embroideries, Lacquered and Blackwood Screens (and Stools, etc., etc.
On View from Monday, the 9th January, 1928.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE?
PUBLIC AUC11ON. ·
THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
PROPERTY."
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The match was played in dull weather and rain, on sodden ground and the attendance was small.
The Oxford team consisted of McBride (Christ Church), D. Lomax (Magdalen) and P. Snow (Brasenose); G. Guise (Trinity), J. Smith (Brasenose) and P. Kingsley (New); II. Barber (Hert- ford), R. Jenkins (Brasenose), W. Lingelbach (New), G. Fletcher (Brascnose)
Greenstock (Brasenose).
and
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The Cambridge team was: Bonham Carter (Magdelen), M. Bower (Pembroke) and J. Cook (Poterhouse), R. Vaughan (Clare),
T. Johnson (Pembroke), F. San- ders (Downing); H. Abrams (Pem- broke), P. Robins (Queens), 3.) Valentine (Pembroke), F. Rigeon] (St. Catherines), and N. Mace (Jesus).
Oxford kicked off and almost immediately their left-wing at tacked by means of clever passing
LETTER GOLF.
Maybe you can go from KISS to LOVE in less than five word- changes but that is par
KISS
OVE
1-The idea of letter golf is to chanzo one word to another. and do it in par, a given number of strokes. Thus to change COW TO HEN, in three strokes, COW, HOW, HEW, HEN
2-You can change only one letter at a time.
3-You must have a complete word, of common usage, for each jump. Slang words and abbreviations don't count.
4The order of letters can- not be changed.
One solution is printed an another page of this issue.
The Oxonians continued" to press but Cambridge at length got moving and the ball was sung across to Ridgeon, who headed On View from 2 o'clock p.m.,
just wide. The Oxonians main- tained their foothold better than Thursday, the 5th January, 1928. -
the Cantabs on 'the treacherous
It is announced that the ordinary SITUATE AT. SHAUKIWAN ground and for a time their long annual general meeting of Cymdei Terms--Cash on Delivery.
ROAD in the Colony of Hongkong passes were very effective.
(St. David's "LAMMERT BROS...and registered in the Land Office
thas Dewi Sant, However, Cambridge forced Society) Hongkong, will be held at Augiloneers, as INLAND LOT NO. 1705 and their opponents back and Oxford Mr. D. J. Lewis' office (Messra. known as the MING YUEN GAR- conceded a corner. The ball was Johnson, Stokes and Master), DENS:
promptly cleared but Abrams re- Princes Building
Friday, Areá :---207900 sq. ft. or there-grained and centred to Valentine, January 18, at 6.30 p.m.
abouts. Annual Crown Rent: $478.00.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undershaned have received
tion,
ment of Accounts for the instructions to sell by Public Auc-
past year.
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b) To elect Officers and Com- mittee for the ensuing year.
(C) To consider the manner in which St. David's Day shall be celebrated.
All persons of Welsh nationality
ed to attend.
Dated the 5th January,, 1928. GAS. HUGH-JONES,
LOST.-On New Year's Eve, Plati- THIRD TOURNAMENT OF THE whether members or not are invit num, and Diamond Wedding Ring Bither on the 9.45 p.m. Kowloon Ferry or at Repulse Bay Hotel." On the inside the following letters H. G. N. B. 19. 4. 1924, Finder will be reward if returned to Box No. 299, care of "long Tele- graph."
WANTED.
WANTED. No. 1 houseboy good wages position for suitable appli- cant. Apply stating, previous ex-. perience and age to Box No. 300, care of "Hongkong Telegraph.".
WANTED. The undersigned is willing to buy all kinds SECOND HAND CLOTHING (Ladies' and 63. Gentleman's). I Nobron, Nathan Hond, Kowloon. Com- municate by letter only.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Saturday, 7th January, at 9.15 p.m. at
LEE THEATRE.
MAIN EVENTS.
10 Round Welterweight Contest. Ldg. Seaman Hall, H.M.S. "Ambrose,"
Marine Fraser,
H.M.S. "Tamar.".
10 Round Middleweight Contest.
A. B. Buckmaster,
H.M.S. "Hawkins."
Sgnman. Morris,
II.M.S. "Argus."
and five six Round Contests.
BOOKING AT MOUTRIES.
THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., OF CHINA LTD., thank all those who applied to their advertise- ment. The position has now beenry filled.
WANTED.-Help with
passage wanted from Hongkong to Mar- seilles or London by British gen- tlewoman travelling 2nd class P. and O. "Macedonia," Hongkong March 3rd. Would assist with 1. or 2 children or act as companion. Apply Box No. 301, care of 'Hong- kong Telegraph."
TO LET
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION Second Floor of
WHITEAWAYS
BUILDING.
Moderato Rontal, all ccaventonces, leaso if desired. APPLY-Manager. Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co., Ltd.
PREMISES TO LET.
TO LET—One European FLAT Wanchai Gap Road, Hongkong. Apply to 32, Kennedy Road.
TO LET Office Rooms 2nd Floor, New Hongkong Bank Building. Apply Sang Kee, same building.
Hon. Secretary.
CONSIGNEES. NOTICES.
OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.. AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
The Steamship
"MYRMIDON," From UNITED KINGDOM and CONTINENTAL PORTS via
STRAITS.
are hereby notified that the cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf Kow- loon, where it will lie at Consignee's riak and subject to terms and condi tions of storage at Holt's Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 6th January.
Optional cargo will not be landed
Members. Thursday, 5th Janu- here, unless notien has been given
General Public.--Friday Saturday, 6th & 7th January.
USUAL PRICES.
and
prior to steamer's arrival, but carried on from port to port to the final port of call to which the option extends.
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, whore they will be examined on any
hours of 10.45 a.m. and noon withia
MISS SIGGINS, C.S.M.M.G. (Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics
London.)
Massage. Medical Electricity. Remedial Exercísca:. Apply Helena "May Institute.
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"
HONGKONG
"
on MONDAY,
the 9th January, 1928, commencing at 11 am.
At The British General Hospital (Diocesan Boys School-Entrance Argyle Street, Homuntin).
5 Timber Huts each 88′ x 18 x 7'9" (to eaves), with Doors and Sashes.
2 Timber Hut each 102' x 18' x 7.9" (to caves), with Doors and Sashes.
(inclusive of Inner Partitions.)
5 Timber Huts ranging from 58' x 18' x 7'9" (to eaves) to 18 x 18 x 7'9" (to caves), with Doors and Sashes.
All of the abové Huts have been dismantled.
Further Particulars from the' Undersigned..
Terms: As Customary,
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, 31st Dec., 1927.
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES.
PUBLIC AUCTION. . -.
of
Tuesdays and Fridays between the The Valuable Leasehold Property.
the free storage parlod.
No claims will be admitted after the
lony of Hongkong and registered
Goods have left the steamer's Godown, Situate at Kowloon in the Co- and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 11th January will be subject to rept.
in the Land Office as The Remain- ing Portion of Kowloon Inland
All'claims against the Steamer must Lot No. 1381 together with the be presented to the undersigned on or messuage erections, and buildings before the 25th January ог they
thereon known as No. 227 Portland will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Street (formerly No. 173 Portland Street). Arch 791.25 square feet. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Proportion of Annual Crown Rent Agents.
$9.70. Hongkong, 5th January. 1928.
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.
4. Duddeil Street.
If you have anything you would
like to sell, exchange or advertise
To be sold.
by
Messrs. LAMMERT ÉROS.,
Auctioneers
.at their
Auction Rooms"
send it to the CHINA AUCTION No. 8A, Duddell Street, Hongkong,
ROOM.
E. V. M.. R. de SOUSA.
"
Genoa-The Mississippi River in the old "Show Boat" days must have been the inspiration for a
PHOTOGRAPY & ART projected that soon is to be start-
EXHIBITION & CONTEST AT MACAO
^ TO LET.~"West Lodge," 15A, Ma- From 22nd Jan. to 15th Feb. 1926.
gazine Gap Road, from February Entries close 18th January, 1928.
1st. Apply Cornel care of Palmer and Turner.
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..."
For particulars address:
The DIRECTOR, Port Works Department, Macao.
ed in Genoa. It will be the most remarkable vessel ever built a large and fully equipped opera house. With seating accommoda- tions for 2,000 persons and a
stage large enough for the produc- tion of the most elaborate grand
operas, the boat will have to be as large as the average" steamship, Two Genoese engineers, Carlo Glorgetti and Mario Moccafico, are designing 1 They plan to take a large Italian opera company on tour, giving performances in' all the principal ports of the world.
DT
WEDNESDAY, the 11th day of Јапилгу, 1928.
at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. For further Particulars, and Conditions of Sale Apply to
Mesare. JOHNSON STOKES
AND MASTER, Mortgages Solicit
Prince's Building,
or to
Messrs. LAMMERT BROS, Auctioneers. Dated 24th Dec., 1927.
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by
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Messrs. LAMMERT BROTHERS, Auctioneers,'
AT THEIR SALEROOM, No. 8a, Duddell Street, Victoria, Hongkong.
:.
on
FRIDAY,
4)
the 18th day of January, 1928, at 3 o'clock p.m. Conditions of Sale Apply to:- For further Particulars
und
Messrs, HASTINGS, DENNYS and BOWLEY, Mortgagee's Solicitors,
8, Des Voeux Road Central
or
Messrs. LAMMERT BROTHERS. Auctioneers,
8a,. Duddell Street.
Was
on
who scored a goal fifteen minutes; from the start of play. Five # minutes later. Barber put in a ending in Greenstock scoring a cross-shot which
saved. goal with a low cross thot. Two Lingelbach shot again and though minutes later Abrams broke away Carter gathered the ball on the and from his low centre Valentine line beautifully he failed to clear netted for Cambridge. Consider- before Fletcher rushed the ball ing the conditions both sides con- into the net. After half an hour trolled the ball well and maintain- Oxford made a quick rush and ed a capital pace Jenkins then Fletcher scored with a stinging fastened on to a clearance from shot, Abrams, for Cambridge, Lomax and passed to Barber who sent in a hard shot which, Me centred, and although Lingelbach Bride, the Oxford goal-keeper missed his kick Jenkins reached the.. saved splendidly.
ball and scored. Jenkins then Next Ridgeon and Muce attack-made another opening which end- ed again by clever passing but the ed in Lingelbach scoring a goal. Seven minutes from the finish, centre was wasted.
Greenstock, who played splendid. ly throughout, obtained Oxford's sixth goal. Oxford thus won by six goals to two,
At half time Oxford were lead, ing by two goals to one.
Two minutes after the reap tion Smith started a movement
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