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FAMILY HOTEL.-Victoria Gar- dena. Quiet apartments and Suites of rooms. Full board from $95, $110, $130, monthly.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG, CRICKET 'CLUB.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT,
The booking of seats by Mem bers at the Pavilion for the Finals of the Open Championship Singles and Doubles will cease at .8 p.m. oft FRIDAY, 27th April, after which date booking will be at Mesara. Moutrig & Co.
NOTICE:
. This is to advise that from the 24th inst., Mr. Julius Marcus no longer represents our Company. (Signed) CHINA COTTON &
SILK WORKS LTD, (Incorporated under the Com- panies Ordinances of Hongkong).
NOTICE.
The H. K. S. Brigade R. A. will be At Home to their friends on the occasion of their Sports at the Naval Officers' Recreation Ground, King's Park, Kowloon, on Friday, 4th May, at 4 p.m.
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
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-The Closing Cruise will take place on Saturday, April, 28th
All friends of members will be welcome at the Club House.
Launches for members and the Large public will leave Statue. Pier at commodious rooms. Aleo daily 2.15 p.m. and 2.45° p.m.“ rates; five minutes from ferry, Championship and other tro- next new Hotel, Hankow Road,phies won during the season will Kawloon, Tel. K.357.
be presented during the afternoon,
R. J. VERNALL,
Fr
TUITION GIVEN.
MME. BARONELLI, ARTİSTE...... School of dancing for children and adults in character,, classical, ex- hibition, fox-trot, and Charleston,
Special attentiot to stout Ladies who are desirous of regaining their youthful figure.. Addreas.--31, Ashley Road, Ground Floor, Kow- loon, (Back of Star Theatre).
TUITION WANTED. . FOREIGN GENTLEMAN requires English legams. Please apply to Box No. 55, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."
WANTED.
Hon. Secretary. R.H.K.Y.C.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
In the matter of the Estate of Tsot Kung Po alius Thuê Wing Kin
lale of No. 10, Arbuthnot Road, Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong, Retired Mer- chant deceased,
NOTICE is hereby given that the Court has, by virtue of Section 58 of The Probate Ordinance 1897 (No. 2 of 1897), made an order limiting the time for sending in
A GERMAN GENTLEMAN re-claims to or against the above quires Board and Lodging with estate to the 15th day of May, English family. Peak or middk | 1998. level prefered. Please reply to Box No. 356, care of "Hongkong hereby required to send their Telegraph."
claims to the undersigned by the above date.
PREMISES TO LET.
FLATS TO LET.-At Cambay
Buildings, Nathan Road, Kowloon, Sa: 2, Top floor, feorner), No. 2, Ground floor, Ne, 4. Top floor. Ap ply to Kayajually and Co.
TO LET-European Flats 126 and 132, Kennedy Road. Apply Tel. C006 or C.651.
TO LET-Office Rooms, 2nd floor, New Hongkong Bank Building, Apply Sung Ker, same building.
TO LET.—One European FLAT Wanchal Gap Road, Hongkong. Apply to 82, Kennedy Road.
TO LET-Furnished rooms single or double with board. All mor dern sanitation. Apply 11, Chat- ham Road, Kowloon.
Creditors and daimanis
are
Dated this 18th day of April, 1928.
Solicitors for the Executors, Nos. 4 & 6, Queen's Road Central,
Hongkong.
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.
Laying of Foundation Stone by II.E. the Governor at Stanley Peninsula on Friday, April 27th.
2.15 p.m. I.K. Hotel buses and cars leave Blake Pier (Fare $1 for double journey).
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UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG.
NOTICE.
Matriculation, Bentor and Junior Local Examinations.
DECEMBER 1928. Notice is hereby given that the above examinations will begin on Tuesday, November 13th, 1928. Forms of entry and copies of the Regulations and the Syllabus can be obtained on application to the Registrar,
Entry forms, daly Alled in, should reach the Registrar, 10- gether with the statutory feca, on or before Monday, July 2nd, 1928, Fees shall be paid in accordance with the following scale:- Matriculation & Senior
· Local Examinations HK$20 Junior Local Examina-
tion
.I.K.$12
Candidates offering more than five subjects in the Matriculation, Senior and Junior Local Examina- tions will be charged an addition- al fee of $1. for each subject so of fered.
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An additional fee of $5 will be charged for each of the following subjects: Foreign Languages other than French and Portuguese; Higher Mathematics; Hygiene and Physiology.
The following scholarships, fur- ther particulars of which may be oblained from the Registrar, will The awarded on the results of the Matriculation. and Local Examina- tions
(1) Two King Edward VII Scholar
'ships of the value of £40 per aunum, open to British sub- jeels only..
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 19281
LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS CHINA AUCTION
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received Instructions.to sell by Public Auc- tian,
on THURSDAY, the' 20th April, 1928, commencing at 2.30 pm. At their Sales Room, Duddoll Stroet, A Valuable Collection of Carlos
comprising:
Porcelain Vases, Jare, Bowls and Plates of Ancient Dynastica, Old Bamboo Ware, Jado Articles, Ivory Figures, Crystal Lions, Am- ber Beads, Agate, Bronzo, Lacquer and Soap Stone Ware, Mandarin Coats, and Skirts, Old Embroider- les, and Blackwood Tables, Chairs, and Cabinets, etc., etc.
On View from Wednesday, the 25th April, 1928.
Catalogues will be issued. Torma: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undoraigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion,
on FRIDAY,
the 27th April, 1928, commencing at 2.45 p.m.
At No. 42, Humphreys Buildings, Kowloon,
A Quantity of Valuable Hous- hold Furniture. comprising:→→→
ROOMS.
6; Duddell Street. If you have anything you would like to sell, exchange or advertise send it to the CHINA AUCTION ROOM
EV. M. R. de SOUSA,
Particulars and Condillons of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 30th day of April, 1928, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Pablic Works Do- partment, by Order of His Ex- cellency the Governor, of one Lot of Crown Land at Mong Kok in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 76 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Sør- veyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Los No. 2111:
Reaf & Rote Sect
Hong Kok.
"No. of sale,"
Registry, No.
Looífits.
Boundary Measurements,
N.
B
15:
feet fort foot fo
As per le pints.
26,920
Uprez Prior.
892,300
Heavy Teak Chairs, Tables, Writing Desk, Dining Tables, Side- bourd, with Berolled Mirror (by Lane Crawford, L.), Dinner CONSIGNEES' NOTICES. Waggen Wardrobes with Bevelled; Mirrors, Bedstead with Simmons' Mattresses, Dressing Tables, etc.,
otc.
(Further Particulars from. Catalogue.)
On View on Day of Sale, from
(2) One Hongkong Government Eucational Scholarship, opan to Girl candidates from Hong-10.a.m. kong Schools.
3) One Hongkong. Government Educational Scholarship, open
to Boy candidates from Hong- kong Schools.
(4) Four Hongkong Government Studentships-in-Training, open to candidates from Hongkong
Schools.
(6) Four Montargis French Prizes -two of the value of $50 cach for Matriculation and Senior candidates, and two of the value of $25 each for Junior candidates.
Bound copies of Examination (Question Papera, net at past Ex- aminations, may be obtained from the Registrar at $1. per set.
W. B.. FINNIGAN,
Registrar. Hongkong, 23rd April, 1928.
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
The Forty-seventh Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Oflices of the undersigned on Thursday, the 17th May, 1928, At Noon, for the par- pose of receiving the Report of the General Agents, together with statement of Accounts for the year
fended, the 21st December, 1927.
The Share Register and Transfer Books will be closed from the 3rd to the 17th May, 1928, both days in-
clusive.
JARDINE MATIBSON &
CO., LTD.," General Agents. Hongkong, 26th April, 1928.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Fourth Extra Race 4.15 p.m. First bus returns to Meeting to be held on Saturday, Hongkong.
3.30 p.m. Stone-laying by H.E: The Governor.
4.00 p.m. Tea on the Site.
.
5th May, 1928, (weather permit- The Band of the Queen's Regi-ting). may be obtained at the Race ment, by kindness of Col. Boyd and
Course, Hongkong Club and Cause- Ofears, will play before and after
way Bay Stables.
Entries will close at 6 p.m. on Friday, 27th April, 1928.
COMMODIOUS OFFICES to let the Ceremony. in No. 7 Queen's Road Central, also two small offices in 1A, Chater Rond. Apply E, D. Bassoon and Company, Ltd.
TO LET:-One large room, good catering and comfortable home in central position at lowest pos- sible rates. Box No. 354, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."
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FOR SALE.
"ONE COUPLED CORLISS
VALVE ENGINE,
In good order and working con- dition.
Díam of cylinders 16"., Stroke'
TO LET ON FOR SALE-With 38, R.P.M. 78., 100 I.H.P. each carly possession European Houar engine.
on Broadwood Ridge, Happy Val-
ley, containing six rooms with Ten-
nis Court. Particulars.
Messrs, Deacons.
Apply:→→
MRS. SEKAI
MASSAGE
6, Wyndham Street, 1st floor Hongkong.
If you want good health Investi- gate and learn the truth of how Poo On Herbs have cured thou- aands: No drugs. No Knife.
Apply THE HONGKONG ROPE MANU-Simply Poo On Chirane Herbs.
TO LET.-No. 14, Knutsford Ter-
FACTURING CO., LTD.
Catarrh, Nervousness, Constipa- tion, Bronchial Asthma, Bron.
race, Kimberley Road, Kowloon, PINE PIANO FOR SALE. (Moy-chitis, Rheumatism, Dropsy, In-
5 roomed, house & out-houses with trie $600 MODEL) Splendid tone, somnia, Diabetes, Bright's Disease, tennis court & view of Harbour. Price $350. Phone Mrs. Harry and many other ailments. Possession: let May, 1928. Apply Woode, C.3128 for appointment to
Mr. Seu Kon Chi, Exchange Build-Inspect same. Owner leaving Co-
tug. (ard floor); --
lony next month.
" POO ON HERBS CO.
66, Queen's Road Central, 1st Floor,
1.
Terms. Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BRÓS.,.
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion,
on SATURDAY, the 28th April, 1928, ." commencing at 11a.m.
At No. 1, Observatory Villas, Observatory Road, Kowloon,
A Quantity of Valuable House.
hold Furniture/ (Catalogues will be issued.). On View from Friday, the 27th April, 1928.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION. The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion,
on MONDAY,
"the 30th April, 1928, .. commencing at 5.15 p.m. At their Sales Room, Duddell Streat,
A Valuable Collection of Postage Stamps.
'Including:- British Colonials,, Hongkong Cape Trangular, Mauritius, mas, etc., etc.
OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.
And
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
Consignees per Company's Steamer,
"KNIGHT COMPANION" From UNITED KINGDOM via SINGAPORE, are hereby notified that the cargo_wili be discharged into Holt's Wharf Kow- loon, where it will lie at Consignco's risk and subject to ternis and condi tions of storage at Holt's Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 20th April.
Optional cargo will not be Innded here, unless notice has been given 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, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 a.m. and noon within the free storage period.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Go- down, and all Goods remaining un- delivered after the 2nd May, will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamor must be presented to the undersigned on or before 10th May, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected,
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
A gants. Hongkong 20th April, 1928.
The feature of Hastings Musical Festival, was the successful danc ing of pupila of Hollington Special Sebool for Mental Defectives. They competed against pupile of cight private and secondary Achools in country, dancing for children aged 11 to 16, and won Baba-the first prize. The infants of St. Mary's School, Hastings, scored a double success in country dancing. The gold medal competitions for competitors over 12 attracted The re- arent public interest. aults
Piano, Geoffrey Phillips, Bexhill, Elocution, Peggy Hodge, London.
Catalogues will be issued. On View from Saturday, the 28th April, 1928,
Terms: Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
were:
Cool and Comfortable
B.V.D.
B. V. D.
·SLEEPING SUITS Shorts sleeves. Knee length
(us illustraflos) Made of B.V.D. white check cloth, light, absorbent and washes well. Cut on free and easy lines. ALL SIZES FROM 34 TO 48 CHEST MEASUREMENT.
$4.50 Per suit, Less 10% Discount for Cash.
Mackintosh
MEN'S WEAR SPECIALISTS ALEXANDRA BUILDING.”
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