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MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1928.
Lammert's Auctions.
PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LTD.
BY ORDER OF THE MONTGAGEES.
a
PUBLIC AUCTION of the
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD.
PROPERTY situate at
STORMS IN JAPAN.
HEAVY TOLL THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
Tokyo, June 2. Storms all over Japan have taken a heavy toll during the last few days.
Sixteen, soldiers were struck by Mongkoktṣul in the Dependency of lightning during artillery prac tice in Northern Japan. Two of them are expected to succumb.
Eight hundred houses bave been flooded and several wrecked, in- cluding the police station and post office at Kagoshima.
A small stainer has foundered in a storm off Saghalier and eleven were drowned.--Router.
Kowloon
NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL ORDINARY, GEN- ERAL MEETING of Shareholders of the above Company will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, Hongkong On Thursday, 7th June, 1928, at 12 noon for the purpose of re- ceiving the report of the Directors together with Statement of Ac-registered at the Land Offices as counts for the year ended 30th KOWLOON INLAND LOT NO. 1572. April, 1928.
BETWEEN HONGKONG AND KOWLOON. From 17th March, 1928, until further notica, telephone service
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the between Hongkong and Kowloon Company will be closed from
Hongkong Telegraph. will be restricted owing to har- Saturday, 2nd June to Friday, 8th
and secure the co-opera- tion of its readers in buying your goods.
Prepaid Advertisements
25 WORDS FOR $1.00 (81.50 if not prepaid). The following replies are await ing collection:-
295, 300, 301, 305, 306, 315 314, 363,370, 371
BOARD RESIDENCE.
bour dredging operations neces- sitating the removal of our sub-June, 1928, both days inclusive.
marine cables and resulting in a reduction in the number of junc-] tions available to carry the tele- phone traffic between the abovej mentioned places.
A full service will be restored immediately dredging operations
ctase,
J. P. SHERRY,
Manager, Hongkong Telephone Co., Ltd.
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 28th May, 1928.
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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
Mathe- Pedder
Ordinary The Forty-Seventh General Meeting of the Com-
will bo pany
held at the Offices of the General Mana- gers, Messrs. Jardine, Hon and Co., Ltd., Street, Hongkong, on Wednesday, the 20th June, 1928, at Noon for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, passing the Ac- counts, and electing Directors and
Auditors.
With reference to the Notice to; Shareholders of this Company dated 8th June, 1927, whereby the FINAL CALL. of $5.00 per share on
The Transfer Books of the Com- the New, shares was made payable) on 15th Day of December, 1927pany will be closed from the 13th the General Managers and the June to 4th July, 1928, both days
inclusive. Consulting Committee have de- cided, in view of the conditions prevailing at present, to further | FAMILY_HOTEL-Victoria Gar-extend the time for payment of the dens. Qulot Apartments Suites of rooms. Full beard 395, $110, $130, monthly. cuinmodious rooms. Also rates; five minutes from next new Hotel, Hankow Kowloon, Tel. K.357.
WANTED.
and Call. from
Notice is accordingly hereby Large given that the date for payment of daily the Final Call is postponed to 15th ferry, day of June, 1928, and that the Road,
form of Bankers Receipt already
WANTED. Three to four, rooms furnished apartment on Hong- kong side for six months or longer, Write Box No. 372, chre of "Hong- kong Telegraph,"
WANTED You to know that Sinnot Freres are selling regard- less of cost their entire stock of Jewellary, Watches, Fancy Goods, No reasonable offer refused.
etc.
· FOR SALE,
FOR SALE-One Electrie Hong- kong table fan, almost new $25,00 Oscillating. Apply Box No. 373, eare of "Hongkong Telegraph."
FOR SALE. Powerful Indian- Scout, with Gloria sideenr, in ex- cellent running condition. Wind- screen, new number plate (No. 285) and large size battery. Ap- ply P. O. Box 669.
FOR SALE.-Big Reduction Sale. For 1 day only. Filipino Art Em- broidered dresses made up any colour and style. Puttern dresses Beautifully designed. Inspection cordially invited. Ist floor, Bank of Canton Building, Bes Voeux Road. Tel. C.577. Öee open till 3.00 p.m.
PREMISES TO LET.
TO LET.-Flats to let at Kow- Iaon, No. 4, Cambay Building Ground floor, No. 3, Jordan Road Firat Second floor, and No. 5, floor. Apply to Kayamally and Co.
TO LET-Office Rooms, 2nd floor,
New Hongkong Bank Building.
By Order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON AND COMPANY LIMITED, General Managers. Hongkong, 29th May, 1928.
sent to Shareholders can be used CHINA AUCTION
as though the date named thereon were 15th June, 1928.
For the Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 8th December, 1927.
ROOMS.
G, Duddell Street.
If you have anything you would iike to sell, exchange or advertise send it to the CHINA AUCTION ROOM.
E. V. M. R. do SOUSA.
DAIRY FARM NEWS
REDUCTION in PRICES
We are pleased to announce the following reduc tions from 1st June.
DAISY BUTTER
D. F.
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DAIRYMAID BUTTER D. F. HAMS (Whole)
(Halt)
CUMBERLAND HAMS (Whole)....
..To $1.10 per lb. -- $1.05
31
"
$1.00
-- 35
CUMBERLAND BACON by the piece...
ور
sliced..
.70
.80
and -- Colony of Hongkong and
די
to be sold
on TUESDAY, the 5th day of June, 1928, at 3 p.m.
by
Messrs. LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
at their Sales Room No. 8A, Duddell Street,, Victoria, Hongkong,
For further particulars and con- ditions of sale apply to:-
Messrs. WOO & NASH,
Solicitors,
4 and 6 Queen's Road Central,
or to
Messrs. LAMMERT BROS.,
No. BA, Duddell Street. Hongkong, 23rd May, 1928,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public Auc tion,
on WEDNESDAY, the 6th June, 1928, commencing at 11 a.m. At No. 1, Prat Building (First floor), Kowloon,
A Quantity of Valuable House- hold Furniture. (Particulars from Catalogue). On View from Tuesday, the 5th June, 1928.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
LETTER GOLF.
This one sounds as if it might be all wet, but it's a pretty good letter golf puzzle, nevertheless.
RAIN
DROP
1-The Idén of letter golf is to change 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 uenge, for each jump. Slang words and abbrevia- tions don't count.
4--The order of letters cannot be changed.
One solution is printed on another page of this issue.
The Undersigned' have received CONSIGNEES' NOTICES.
instructions to Auction
sell by Public
on THURSDAY, the 7th June, 1928, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Room, Duddell Street
A Large Quantity of Valuable Huusehold Furniture. Comprising:
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
FROM LEITH, MIDDLESBRO!
ANTWERP, LONDON & STRAITS.
The Steamship,
"BENLOMOND."
'Consignees of Cargo are hereby in-- formed that all Goods are being land- ed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hinzardous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Whart
POST OFFICE NOTICE
• RADIO NOTICE.
RADIO TELEGRAPH SERVICES are now in operation as follows:—— Ships at Sea, Europe, American Continents, Hawaiian Islands, Dutch East Indies, Dutch Bornes, Philippine Islands, French Indo-China, Province of Yunnan, British North Borneo, Slam, Canton, Swaton, Kwongchowan Fort Bayard, Tchekam, Holhow, Amoy and Foochow, etc.
It is notified for information that the via Wireless rate to EUROPE has been reduced to $1.05 per word. The rate to the Dutch East Indies has been reduced from $1.00 to 80 cents, par word as from April 25th, 1928.
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Rates and further particulars on application to the RADIO COUN- TER, 1st Floor, Government Building.
Tolographic Addresses-Persons and Arms having correspondente in the places named above should in order to avoid delay to telegrams received by radio register their, telegraphic address immediately.
A direct sorvico to Yunnan Province was opened 20th April, 1028, The 'inclusive charge will be 40 cents por word; no charge will be collected from the addresses in Yunnan. The survien is, however, liable to interruption owing to atmospheric disturbances and mosanges are accepted at sender's risk.
The service from GOW Royal Observatory W/T Station is temporari- ly suspended owing to a breakdown of machinery, Meterological traffic- with ships will be worked by VPS Copp D'Aguilar W/T_Station on 400 metres. The 800 motros telephony service is suspended until repairs are effected.
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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.m. registered and parcel mails are closed at 5 p.m. on the provious day.
Dutiablo articles forwarded by letter post to Great Britain aro lable to confiscation by the Customs. Such articles should be forwarded by parcel post only.
Letters and postcards for Europe and the British Isles are forwarded via Siberin If
80 superscribed.
The Postal Service to Swabuo and neighbouring places has new boop resumed..
From
Australia and Manila
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INWARD MAILS.
Por
Canada, U.S.A., Japan and Shang-
hai
St. Albans Chonan
Shanghai and Amoy
U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shang-
hni Japan, Shanghal and Europe vin
Siberia ...
Emp. of Canada
Pres. Madison
D'Artagnan Sphinx ... Nan Kin
President Pierce
OUTWARD MAILA.
Saigon Straits U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Shang
hat
For
South
Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, U. S. A
Central and Canada, America and Europe vla Francisco
Straits and Calcutta
San
Per
Due
June 3
Juno 4.
„June 5.
.Juno 5.
June 6.
June 5,
June 5.
.June 8.
Date
June 4, 0 a.m.
President Cleveland....Tues., June 5.
Parcels
Registration
Letters ...
.8.15 0. ,8.80 a.m..
(Due San Francisco 27th June.).
Takliwa
Parcels Lotters
.Tues., June 5.
11:30 am.
.12.30 p.m.
Sphinx Tues., June 5, 12.30 p.m.
Shanghai, Japan, and Europe via
Siberia Saigon, "Straits, Ceylon, India, Afauritius, B. and S. Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marseillos D'Artagnan
Teak Hatstand, Glass Cabinets, Tapestry Covered Couch and Armand Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or Swatow, Amoy and Foochow
chairs, Deska, Folding Screen, Bookcases, Oil Paintings, Pictures, Electric Table Fans, Carpets, Teak Typewriter Desks, Rugs, Oran- ments, Curios, etc.,
from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Manila
Manila
Bangkok
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 11th inst. will be subject to rent. Shanglial and Japan
Swatow Teak Dining Tables, Dining All claims against the steamer must Chairs, Sideboards with Mirrors, be presented to the Undersigned on or Java via Saurabaya
Haiphong... Dinner Waggons, Ice Chests, Din-before the 25th inst. or they will not Shanghai and Dalny
be recognized. ner Crackery, Glass Ware, Cutlery,
All broken, chafed, and damaged Straits. Kitchen. Gear, etc., etc.
Goods are to be left in the Godowns, Straits and Calcutta where they will be examined on the 9th inst. at 10 a.m., by Messrs, God Swatow, Amoy and Foochow dard and Douglas,
Iron, Brass and Teak Bedsteads with Mattresses, Single and Double Wardrobes with and without Mirrors, Washstands, Teak and Camphorwood Chests of Drawers, Chamber Stands, Household Linen, Toilet Crockery, etc., etc.,
Also
A Quantity of. Fine Blackwood Furniture (Carved and Plain).
And.
No Fire Insurance has been effect-
ed.
„Bills of Lading' will be countersign- ed by,
GIBĖ, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,.
Agents. Hongkong, 4th June 1928.
1 Cottage Plano by "Morrison." RECORD HITS.
-- 31
.85
"
1 White Frost Refrigerator.
(Half)
D. F. BACON by the piece
sliced
.95
.65
1 Royal Typewriter.
Charmaine.
"J
1471
1 Remington Typewriter.
Cest Vous
2 Gramophones.
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2 Enamelled Baths.
4710
When You Played the Organ. Whisperlog Pines,
.75
Catalogues will be issued.
On view from Wednesday, the
[Dew Dew Dewy Day.
4720
6th June, 1928.
You Dost Like It.
.85
Terms: Cash on Delivery..
$
LAMMERT BROS.,
4645
f Alat She Sweet.
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Dreamlag.
Hallelujah.
4659
Gonna Get a Girl.
PUBLIC AUCTION..
Do 1tic Black Bottom.
4670
Half a Moon.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction"
(Charmaine. (Organ Solo.)
4725
the 8th June, 1928, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at Noa, 1 and 4, Knuts-
on FRIDAY,
4612
Because I Love You. (Organ.) [In a Little Spanish Town.
4611
Kowloon
A Large Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture.
4747
1 Love's Old Sweet Song. ("") (Souvenirs, Organ, [Leonora,・・ {"}
Apply Sang Kee, sams, building. The Dairy Farm lee & Cold Storage Co., Ltd.
1 LET-One European FLAT Kanchal Gap Road, Hongkong, Laply to 32, Kennedy Road.
COMMODIOUS OFFICES to let in No. 7, Queen's Road Central, lso two small offices in 1A, Chater Road. Apply E. D. Sassoon and Company, Ltd.
TO LET OR FOR SALE-With carly possession European House on Broadwood Ridge, Happy Val- ley, containing six rooms with Ten- nis Court, Particulars. Apply Messrs. Deacons.
ARE YOU BICK? Why Continue To Suffer. Get The Poo On Chin- ose Herbs and Get Well. Constipa- tion; Rheumatism; Dropsy Typhoid Fever; Norvousness; and Diabetes. Yea Foo Lun, Chinese Herbalist, Managing Director, En. trance 66, Queen's Road Central Tel. C. 5009.
MASSAGE HALL
MRS. S. UZUNOYE Expert MasseUSE Queen's Road, O. 2nd door,
SALE OF
JEWELLERY, WATCHES, FANCY GOODS, ETC. ford Terrace, Kimberley Noad,
at a
SACRIFICE
We are removing from our present premises (opposite main entrance of the Hongkong Hotel) and have to sell the entire stock.
No reasonable offer refused.
Sale commences on 1st June, 1928.
SENNET FRERES,
China Building,
Pedder Street.
Comprising: Hatstands, Couches and Arm-
Russian Lullabye (" ")
Monastery Garden, (Organ,)
chairs, Carpets, Ruga, Folding TSANG FOOK PIANO
Screens, Pictures, Electric Faps, etc.,etc.,
Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Bideboards, Dinner Waggons, Ice Chests, Cooking Stoves, Crockery, Cutlery, Glass Ware, Kitchen Utensils, etc., etc.,
Bedsteads with Mattresses, Ward“. robes with and without Mirrors, Washstands, Chests of Drawers,' Dressing Tables, Chamber Stands, Tollet Crockery, etc, etc.,
Airo
A Quantity of Blackwood Furniture and Household Linen.
'And
A few. Enamel and -Shanghai Baths
COMPANY,
8. Des Voeux Road, C: (Entrance Toe House Street.) Telephone C, 4648,
MRS. SEKAI
MASSAGE
6, Wyndham Street, 1st 100% Hongkong.
Registration Letters
Registration
Tues., Junó 5. K.P.O.
1 p.m.
..1 p.m.
G.R.O.
.1.45 p.m. .2.80.p.m,
Lattern.......
(Duo Marselllos 7th July),
Hai Ning....Tue, June 5, 2 p.m.
Enip., of Canada
Tues., Jane 5, 8.30 p.m.
President Madison
Chinhua Nankin
Hoping Tjibodas
Gleniffer, Ichang
Tues., June 6, 4,80 p.m.
Tues., June 5, 5 p.m. «Tues., Juno 5, 5 p.m. Wed., Juno 6, 10,80 km, Wed., June 6, 2.30 p.m.
Wed, June 6,5 p.m. .Thurs., Jung 7, 8,80, 6.m...
Van Heuisz Thura., June 7, 10.80 s.m.. Kutaang
Porcels Letters
HaiHong Kum Sang' Soochow
Amoy Shanghal Straita, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E, and S. Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marsellles-Connecting with the a.. Narkunda at Colombo Delta
Parcols Registration Letters
June 8.
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p.m.
Fri., June 8, 2 y..
Fri., June 8,5 pm.
Fri, June 8,5 p.m..
Sandakan
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. and S. Africa, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles
Parcels
Registration
Letters...
Sat, June 9. K. P. 0.
.8th, 4.30 p.m.
9th, 0 Ara
10a.m.
G. P. O.
8th, & p.m.
..9th, 0.45 a.m.
10.30 am.
(Dup Marseilles, 7th July.)
Mausang......dat., June 9, 8.30 a.m. Halyang Tues., Jund 12, 2 p.m.
Wed, June 13.
Antenor
K.P.O.
*Registration
•Letters
9 a.m. ....10am.
G.P.O.
Registration Letters
.0.45 a.m.
10.80 a.m. July).
(Duo Marseilles 11th
Correspondence bearing vessel's name only.
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DAIRY FARM NEWS
ENGLISH HAMS
HIGHEST IN QUALITY LOWEST IN PRICE
Whole 80 cents per lb.
Half
90
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