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NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
Lammert's Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
The Undersigned have received
We have this day moved our instructions to sell by Public Auc- offices to Kayamally Building, No.tion 22, Queen's Road Central
HAZELAND & GONELLA.
NOTICE.
On and after September 3, 1928, the offices of The American Express Co., Inc. will be located at No. 4 Dea Voeux Road, Central.
on THURSDAY,
the 6th September, 1928, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street
A Large Quanlity of Valuable Household Furniture,
comprising:
Toak Hatstand, Book Cases,
THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO., Deaks, Chesterfield Couches and
· INC.
E. W. DUGGAN,
Manager.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
Armchairs, Gramophones, Records, Carpets, Ruge, Table and Ceiling Fans, Pictures, Brass Ornaments, Curios, Glocks, Safes, etc., etc.
Teak Extension Dining Table, Dining Chaire, Sideboards, Dinner Chests, Dinner Waggon, Ico Crockery, Kitchen Gear, Glass Ware, Japanese Tea, Crockery, etc., etc..
Draft Programmes and Entry Farms for the Sixth Extra Race Meeting to be held on Baturday, Glh and on Monday 8th October, Teak and Iron Bedsteads with 1928, (weather permitting) may Mattresses, Wardrobes with be obtained at tho Race Course, Bevelled Mirror Doors, Wash- Hongkong Club, and Causeway stands, Chests of Drawers, Porce- Bay Stables..
Wash Entries will close at 12 o'clock Blankets, Linen, Mosquito Nets, noon on Saturday, 22nd September, etc.. etc.
1928.
HONGKONG AMATEUR
་
FOOTBALL LEAGUE.
Midweek Minor League.
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ad-
Clube in membership are vised that. In place of the Junior "B" Division of the League it has been decided to run a Mid- week Minor League to be played on Wednesdays. The Rules for this League will be the same as for the others with the exception INSURANCE, AGENCY.—A first that no pl yer who plays In class British office require Agents Saturday games will be elegible for the transaction of Fire Insurto play in this Division. Entrance ance for Hongkong and vicinity-fee $20 to accompany the applica Only Arms with established con- tion. Entries will close on the nections will be considered. AP 12th. ply Box No. 414, cure of "long- kong Telegraph."
PREMISES TO LET.
TO LET-Earge rooms for Office
TO LET-Two, four. roomed houses in Gt. George St, ready for
W. E HOLLANDS,
Hon. Secretary,
HONG KONG TELEPHONE CO., LTD.
Notice of Interim Dividend. NOTICE is hereby given that an
Join
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
1928.
Another Lively Comedy!
GLENN
TRYON
HOT HEELS
COMING. TO THE
QUEEN'S
Basins, Curtains COMING!
also
A Quantity' of Blackwood Furniture, and'
One Cottage Piano by Hooff & Co., Berlin.
One Baby Grand Piano by John Brinsmead & Sons.
One Player Piano and Music, One. "York" Combination Safe. One White Frost Rofrigerator. Two Enamelled Baths.. One Bleycle. Two Cameras.
On Vlow from Wednesday, the 5th September, 1928.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.-
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, Sept. 3, 1928.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion
or residence with Flush System, in most central locality, Apply I. Mervan and Co., First floor, No. 18,INTEHIM DIVIDEND of Four per lee House Street,
cont. (4%) on the nominal amount per share pak (Le., Forly cents per share on the shares, of the Company $10 fully paid-up; and immetinte orcupation. Rent $100 Ten cents per share on the shares including taxes. Two, three rooni- ed flats/ Rent $100 including $2.50 paid-up) for the six months fats, ended 30th June, 1928, will be paid taxes. Two, four room Rent $120 including taxes. Also on Wednesday the 12th day of Godown space with water frontage. September, on which date Dividend For further particulars please, Warrants may be obtained on hp- Apply to Jardine, Matheson and plication at the Registered Office Co., Ltd., Sugar Dept, Pedder St. of the Company, Exchange Build-6th
ing, 4th floor,
TO LET.-Ofice Rooms, 2nd floor, Tho Transfer Books of the Com- New Hongkong Bank Buildingpany will be closed from, FRIDAY Apply Sang Kee, same building. the 7th September to TUESDAY TO LET One European FLAT the 11th September (both days in- Wanchal Gap Road, Hongkong, clusive), during which period no transfer of shares can be register. Apply to 32, Kennedy Road.
od,
TO LET-European Flats Nos. By Order of the Board of 41 and 43, Kennedy, Rond. Apply Directors. Thornhill Aerated Water Factory,
154, Praya East. Phone C.547.
TO LET.-1st floor, No. 2, Grau- ville Road, Kowloon. Apply to Kwong Fat Yuen, 38, Des Voeux Ioad West, Hongkong.
flats TO LET-Four Roomed furnished or unfurnished with all modern conveniences. Ready for occupation. Apply to Xavier Bros, Ltd.; 2, Queen's Road, Phone: 8210 or 2722.
*C. G. COPLEY,
Acting Secretary.
Hongkong, August 28th, 1928.
GRAND TATTOO
4th, 5th & 6th October. Hongkong Automobile Association.
ז
The Automobilo Association is organizing a PARADE OF DECORATED AND/OR · - ILLUMINATED MOTOR VEHICLES
TO LET-Large airy double or single rooms with bathroom at. tached in central district three minutes from town. Terms couple $230. singlo $120. excellent ser- vice. Apply Box No. 412, care of on Friday 5th October-in connection with "Hongkong Telegraph." -
GRAND TATTOO
SCENARIO REHEARSALS.
AT THE
CITY HALL, TUESDAY, 46. . Sept. at 5,50 p.m. THURSDAY, Oth. Bejt, at 5,30 p.m. There are a few vacancies, Ladies' and Gentlemen willing to asolat are re-
the above Rebanraula,
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The Grand Tattoo,
If sufficient entries are forthcom- ing threo prizes will be given by the Association for each of the follow ing classes:
1. Cara or Lorries representing
the Trade,
2. Private Cars,
3. Motor Cycles, with or without
aldo cars.
quasted to attend at the CITY HALL. One prize will be given for the most original in each class, and two prizen for the best decorated in each class.
A regintration or entrance fes of $1 must accompany all entries.. ENTRIES WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, THE 28th SEPTEMBER
THE PEAK FLATS"
QUITUATED: within - Two Minuten Walk from the Tram Station and
overlooking the Southern Bide of the Island, Ready for Occupation.
Five-Roomed FLATS and Six-Roomed FLATS
with all Modern Conveniences, Drying Booms and Outhouses, Two Lifts.
Apply to
CREDIT FONCIER D'EXTREME-ORIENT,
4TH FLOOR, FRENCH BANK BUILDING.
+
All communications to be addressed
to
C.M. MANNERS.
C/o Hontkost, and Kowloon Wharf and Gidown Co., Ltd.
on FRIDAY,
the 7th September, 1928, commencing at 5.15 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street
A Valuable Collection of Postage Slamps,
(Particulars from Catalogue}
On View from Thursday, the
September, 1928.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMEITT BROS,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received Instructions from Mr. W. J. Hill to sell by Public Auction
on MONDAY,
the 10th September, 1928, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at his residence, "Woodside," Mount Parker Road, Quarry Bay
A Large Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture,
comprising
Teak Hatstand, Chesterfield Couch and Chairs, Drawing Room Suite, Table, Wall Clock, Orna- ments, Curtains, Pictures, Carpets, Rugs, etc., etc,
With
PATSY RUTH MILLER
AUTION ΤΟΝ THRILLS
SUNDAY & MONDAY: Usual Prices Advance Booking.
THE LIGHT OF
ASIA
Watch for the Opening Date!
CLEANED
CLEANED
DRESSES, SUITS, COATS and HATS
All Cleaned By
THE INTERNATIONAL DRY-CLEANING & DYEING CO.
19. Wyndham Street, 143, Wong Nei Chong Road, 36, Nathan Road,
Hongkong.
Happy Valley.
Kontoen.
WHAT TO. DO WITH THAT OLD CABIN TRUNK
Have it put in order and then send it to the HONGKONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
(Est. 1880)
Any MondayforThursday at II a.m.
Some poor travellerfwill be glad of it.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
N..Y. K. Line.
From EUROPE and STRAITS,
The Steamship,
“HAKOZAKI MARU” having arrived from the above ports,
Teak Dining Room Sufle (by Consignoea of Cargo are hereby in- Lano Crawford, Ltd.), Teak Bed-formed that their Goods are being. stead, Teak Dressing Table, Chest of Drawers, Teak Wardrobes, etc., etc.
also
One Plano by John Broadwood & Sons A Large Quantity of Plants in Pots.
Two Sets Lingaphone Records. One Bextant..
One Reflex Camera,
For the convenience of pur chasers, chairs may be obtain- able at the foot of the hill.
Terms: Cash on Delivery. On Vlow from Sunday, the 9th September, 1928.
Catalogues will be issued.
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers, Hongkong, Sopt. 3, 1028.
MRS. MOTONO
HAND & ELECTRIC MASSAGE
landed and placed at their risk in the' Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's. Godowns at Kow- loon, whonce delivery may be obtained. Goods not cleared by the 10th September, 1028, will be subject to rent.
Damaged packages must be left, in the Godowns for examination by the Consignoe's and the Co.'s representa- tives on any Tuesdays and Fridaya, at 2.80 pm within the free storage Period.
All claims must be presented within tan days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized,
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns,
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA: Hongkong, 4th September, 1928,,
LETTER GOLF.
Some people can raise a HUE and CRY in ono breath, but in letter golf, according to par, it's a five-word jump from one to the
other..
HUE
CRY
DR. CHU CHAO-HSIN RETURNS.
(Continued from "Page 1)
keenly realized that the ultimate opponent of national revolution is imperialism."--Router.
Wu Han-min and the Treaties.
TRAFFIC SERGEANT
PUZZLED.
MOTOR CYCLISTS QUESTION INVOLVES ARITHMETIC, wanasia
When Lam Chun-wah, a motor- cyclist, was summoned, before Major C Willson this morning, for speeding on his Harley-David- son, in Queen's Road, East, on the 22nd of last month he propounded puzzled a Treflo Sergeant for a an arithmetical problem which
while.
Shanghai, Sept. 8.. Mr. Wu Han-min arrived this morning. Interviewod, he said that the Chinese must not be too radical in their demand for abolition of extrality. They could not abolish treaties by merely saying they wore was travelling, at 26 miles an hour It was alleged that defendant abolished, because there were two when he was seen and followed by parties to a fronty.. Họ Also Sergeant Baker along a stretch counselled the Chinese to try and between the Naval Yard and the understand the British better and be Grand Theatre. more friendly with thom-Reuter. · Financial Reforms.
·
DefendantWhat is the dis- tances between those two points?
Witness: Ono'mile, Y Defendant;-How many minutes. do you say it took me to cover the distance7
*Witness:―Three minutes.
Defendant:--At" three' minutes.' per mile, how many miles was I covering in one hour?
Nanking, Sept. 8. The Nationalist Government has appointed a Central Financial Re- organisation Committee, to neslet the Minister of Finance to carry out its unification programme, and in particular to deal with local vest ed interests in a practical manner. Witness pondered over the pro- The duties of the committee are, blem until Inspector Alexander among others, to carry out a plan came to the rescue and remarked: for the abolition of likin, to enforce-It is one of those questions. new taxes and improve the system Involving figures which required for the collection of revenues, and to carry out currency reforms. Router.
Operations Begin.
Shanghai, Sept. 8.
a paper and pencil to work out. Witness cannot give a statement right away in the box,
The Court found the result of the problem to be 20 miles an hour. Defendant (promptly):-In that
General Pet Chung-had has arriv-case, I could not be travelling at ed at Tientsin to direct operations 26 miles an hour. The Sergeant's against the remnants of the Chibli- statement as regards my exact Shantung forces Inside the Great speed is consequently wrong. Wall. Poi Chung-hai's forces are Inspector Alexander said defen- atated to total twenty divisions, dant had a previous conviction for with Li Ping-bsion commanding speeding. the left wing, Hau Yung-chang the His Worship found defendant right wing and Chen Tiao-yuan the guilty of speeding, and he impered centre. Liu Chen-hua commands a fine of $20, the rear guard. Their objective fa Lavanchow.-Reuter.
Money for Troops,
Polding, Sept. 3.
It is understood that the Nation- alist Government has agreed to Pol [Chung-hsf'e request that he obtain $200,000 locally to cover the ex- pense of clothing for his troopa. It is uncertain whether the money will be found from the Salt revenue or from local taxes in Peking and | Tientsin.-Renter, "
New, Bureau,
|DRUNKEN · BRAWL AT KOWLOON.
AMERICAN SEAMEN CAUSE TROUBLE AT HOTEL,
As a result of the arrests of two seamen in connexion with a disturbance which was created at. the Kowloon Holel Inst night, men- Shanghai, Sept. 3. tion was made at the Kowloon According to a report from Nan- Magistracy this morning of a king a bureau representing Man-charge of assault brought by Mr. churls will shortly be opened in H. J. White, against. H. Schoopp, |Nanking under Hu Yoh-yu. 2nd. assistant engineer, and I.
Router.
Munroe, seaman, both of the Preal- dent Taft.
Yangisze Affairs, Naval wireless messages rc- On the case being called, it was. ceived in Hongkong this morning stated by Sergeant Humphreys state that considerable troup that both defendants were absent. móvomenta from Wanhslen are re-It was understood that the Presi ported.
dont Taft was due to leave the A Chungking message" gives Colony at 11 am. credence to a report that Lu In reply to his Worship, Sergeant. Halang has tendered his resigna- Humphreys said that the compial- tion as he intends to relire from nant did not desire to press the polities. Yang Sen is having case any further. Neither he nor trouble with his subordinato
been any of his property had generals,
damaged. The charge was the In Hankow, it is stated that the outcome of a drunken braw! Kwangal party under Li Taung-among four seamen who attempted jen are gaining the upper hand, to take a ricksha into the Kowloon the Communists and extremists Hotel. Mr. White resented this suffering a serious setback.
Steamers flying the French flag and running on the Yangtsze have stopped proceeding beyond Ichang, presumably owing to the risk of being commandeered.
CORRESPONDENCE.
NEED FOR CARE.
[To The Editor of Hongkong. Telegraph.]
and was assaulted by the two men' charged.
His Worship estreated the de- fendant's bail of $25 each.
EMPIRE PREFERENCE
SAFEGUARDED.
1
TREATY BETWEEN GERMANY AND SOUTH AFRICA,
Pretoria, Sept. 3.
A Treaty of Commerce between Germany and South Africa, which Sir, I should like to make an was signed on Saturday, provides appeal to all friends of English peo- for Immigration, settlement and the ple, in French Indo-China, to be legal position of the contracting very careful how they give letters parties nationals companies, as- of introduction to strangers com-sociations, consuls and so on. ing to this country.
Unconditional most-favoured na-, Yesterday, a French official call- tion treatment is also provided by ed asking particulars, of "a the Treaty, which, however, enfe German," who, three days be guards the existing Imperial pro- fore, had shown the Customs ferences-Reuter, here a letter of, introduction to
15.
Wo 'have not the slightest idea who this gentleman may be and he has not been to see us. The official said that he could not De found at the hotel to which he said he was going. This sort of thing has occurred before. We ero naturally supposed to becom sponsible.
NEW APPOINTMENT.
MR. MAZE AS ADVISOR.
Shanghai, Sept. 3. Mr. F. W. Maze, the Commissioner of Customs at Shanghai, has been appointed Advisor, to the Board of Reconstruction-Reuter,
Revenue officers assisted by
WAS
In these days all kinds of In- nocent looking emissaries from Moscow are abroad, and one can- not be too careful. Not long ago I was in a Chinese city, when sev eral Europeans of doubtful nationality passed through, and police, boarded the Selatan at ald Singapore last week and seized called on me. They
5,000, taele of non-govern- 1The Idea of letter golf is to they had been told by soma change one word to another and of my friends, elsewhere, toment opium valued at $16,000.
The opium
found con- in. conled
Chinese earthon- do it in par, a given number of be sure to come and see me. They strokes. Thus to change COW to were disgusted when I declined to HEN, in three strokes, COW, put them up. Later they called ware. Two Chinese were Urzyet- again and, at great length, expressed, and pleaded not guilty in the HOW, HEW, HEN. ARE YOU SICK? Why Continuo
ed horror at the methods of Russia District Court to smuggling. The To Suffer. Get The Poo On Chin letter at a time,
2-You can change only, one In China. At the time I thought case was postponed, ball being
they were protesting too much; and allowed in $1,000 each. sse Herbs and Get Well. Constipa You must have a complete was not surprised when I heard
The three girls and one man ton; Rheumatism;" Dropsy word, of common usage, for each that on crossing the border they Typhoid Fever; Nervousness; and jump, Blang words and abbrevia- were arrested by the French police who were arrested as a result of
tlona don't count
as Communist spies! Doubtless the highway robbery committed in Diabetes. Yee Foo Lun, Chinese
The order of letters cannot they assured the Police that I was the Ping Shan district last month, were all remanded bo-day until be changed, an
their good friendYours, etc. ENGLISHMANI
Friday afternoon, when the hear ling of the case will be commenced.
| Herbalist, Managing Director, En-
No. 51B, Top Floor, Wyndham Bt trance 60, Queen's Road Central,
Tel. C, 5009,
Hongkong,
One solution is printed on another page of this fasuo.
Haiphong, Ang 24, 1928,