TO-DAY'S WANTS.
*** WORDS
....$1.50,
(82.00 If Not Prepaid.) The following replies have been) Freceived:
667, 671, 678, 538, 685, 891, 695,
708, 709, 720, 722, 727, 729, 732.
CHURCH NOTICES:
THE HONGKONG
To-morrow the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity.
LOCAL SERVICES.
TELEGRAPH
New Advertisements. ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, STANLEY.
Examination for New Boys, September 3rd, at 9.30 a.m. School re-opena September 4th. For pro- spectus apply to Mr. Li Ini Tung. Banker & Co., Bank of China Bulld-
783, 734, 787, 788, 766, 772, 778, St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong.ing, or to St. Stephen's College.
775, 770, 793, 795, 887.
TUITION GIVEN,
Export lessons given on needlework, embroidery and flower-making, crest of quality in gold, silver and coloured threads also undertaken. For par ticulars apply to Box No, 825, "long- keng Telegraph.'
WANTED KNOWN,
ELECTRIC BATHS-Ideal for lum- hago, rheumatics, etc. Recommended for reducing. Given by akilled at- tondante, Teater Boauty Parlour, Kaymally Building, ground floor. Telephone 22169.
SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED Hongkong Society for of Children. 'For the Protection
One womann appointment September. Inspector (Chinese), aged not exceed- ing 35. Must hold qualification an trained nurse and be able to speak and write English. Terms: 3 months pro-: batlon. Salary $100, On confirma-i tion of appointment Salary $150, made retrospective to first appointment. Candidates should apply, in own writing, with copies of testimonials, by 22nd August to Hon. Secretary, of Justice. Can- H.K.S.P.C. Ciurts VILKKing of members of Committee will disqualify.
POSITION WANTED.
with
Britisher with 15 year's experience us import manager of ohl-established house, textiles, Aundrien, etc, highest credentials, will shortly be open for a change where business ability, rellibility, and sobriety will bo appreciated. No objection to taking charge department under manager, and no objection to 1-)
A sound porla A partnership in business would be seriously considered. Write Илх No. 831, **}longkong Telegraph."
FOR SALE.
SILVER ANNIVERSARY BUICK,
ini Four-door, five-passenger sedan excellent condition. Mileage junt Trial run by op- over 8,000 only.
Please write General pointment. Manager "Bouth China Morning Post."
HOUSES, ETC.
FOR SALE OR TO LET furnished! four-roomed house at Cheung Chau. Electric Light. Large garden. Write Box No. 55, “Hongkong Telegraph."
CREDIT FONCIER D'EXTREME. ORIENT.
Mortgage Bank & Estate agents. "PEAK MANSIONS"
Prince Edward Road, Kowloon
Detached and Semi-detached villaa. Modern construction with garágo.
"Cambay Buildings”
Flats with modern .conveniences
M
ASSEUR R, SHIMIDŽU.· ASSEUSE 8, HONDA, ASSEUSE S. KISAKI, Recommended for many years of Government Civil Hospital. Peak Hospital, etc., and by all. the local factors.
24. Wyndham Strest Tel. 24945.
16th August, 1931. Eleventh Stanley.. Sunday after Trinity. Holy. Com. munion 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Peak Church) 3 a.m. Children's Service 10 am. Mattine d Sermon 11 am. Preacher: Rey. Holy Com. A. D. Stewart. munion 12.15 p.m. Evensong 6 p.m. Preacher: The Dean.
1931.
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Union Church, Kennedy Road.
August, Sunday, 16th Morning Service. 11 Evening Service, G J.m. Preacher at both Services, Rev. E. G. Powell. Social Hour after Evening Service. Sunday School: Kennedy Rond. 10 am.
..
First Church of Christ Scientist. Macdonnell Road, below Bowen Sunday Road Tram Station. Sorvice, 11.16
Subject: "Soul." The Sunday School is held on Sunday Morning at 10 o'clock.
Evening Wednesday
Rend. Meeting at 5.30 p.m. ing Room at above address Friday. and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Monday arid Tho Thursday, 6.30 to 7 p.m. Public la cordially invited to attend the service and visit the Reading Room. Branch of The The First Mother Churefi. Church of Christ Scientist, in- Boston, Mass, U.S.A.
open
Wesleyan Methodist Church, Wan- chal, fopposite Royal Naval Hospital, Queen's Road, East.) 1931 August, Sunday, 16th
A.T.
NOTICE.
-MILLINGTON-LIMITED.
The undersigned has’resigned as Manager of the Hongkong Branch of the above Orm ns from 15th August, 1931.
י.
The appointed.
EDGAR E. STROTHER.
NOTICE.
MILLINGTON LIMITED.
untersigned han been AM Manager of the Hongkong Branch of the above firms as from 15th August, 1911.
L. W. BUSH,
This
Only!
Ohio
HAIR REMOVING CRRAN
Morning Service 10.15 Evening Service & p.m. Preacher J. C. at both services:-Rev. Knight Anstey. At the Snilora" and Soldiers Home. Wanchal. 8.15 p.m. Service Mens Hour. hearty welcome is extended all.
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Do you feel tired of Razors, Baul smelling Depilatories and an. ever increasing growth of Hinir?
PLEASE NOTE--
THE STAR STORE HANKOW ROAD (opp. Star Theste)
Offers,-
Value for money, Prompt and Courteous Attention and Ap- prociation of your Patronage.
MRS. MOTONO. Massage. Hand and Electric 31b, Wyndham Street.
MASSAGE HALL MRS. S. UZUNOYE- 57, Queen's Road Co., 2nd floor. Expert Masseuse,
CINZANO
ITALIAN VERMOUTH
is made with the finest Italian White Wine.
It is very wholesome-It is not a 'Liqueur.
CINZANO MADE AMG BOTTLED IN LEALY
2
Some ways of using it:
PLAIN: It's not too sweet and
not too dry."
IN ALL COCKTAILS, where
Vermouth is used.“
AS A LONG DRINK IN SUMMER:
with mineral water.
The Perfect Cocktail "GIN & CIN"
Į DRY GIN, I CI^ZANO VERMOUTH,
A SQUEEZE OF LEMON
WHAT ABOU." "IT"!
Will you have a “ Ģin and ft*'!
The knowing mùn aaga; Oh no!
I'd rather have a 'Gin and Gin. The "It" is then Cinzano."
**CINZANO stauda for quality. Quality is equal to "CINZANO
In one von have both f
Patsinable from All Wine Merchants.
Here is a Marvel of Modern chemistry to satisfy you
OHIO. The Ideal-Hair Remov ing Cream, Refreshing and Soothing.
Price $1.50 per Tube at the
TAJMAHAL SILK STORE, King's Theatre Building. Tel. 26186.
METALS
of all kinds especially for ship-building and engineering work. Complete stock. Best Terma, immediate delivery.
SINGON & CO
ESTABLISHED A. D. 1930. Telephone: 20515.
•HING LUNG ST.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1931.
Lammert's Auctions. THREAT, TO HANKOW.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have, received instructions to sell by Public Auction,
on Monday,
the 17th August, 1931,
commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at No. 18, Queen's Road,
Taiping 'Building,
A Fine Collection of
Marble Statues,
•
Busts and Pedestals.
Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Saturday,
the 15th August, 1931.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers.
* PUBLIC AUCTION,
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction,
on Wednesday,
the 19th August, 1931, commencing at li n.m. at "The Palace Store" Peking Building.
No. 23, Nathan Road, Kowloon. The Stock-In-Trade.
Comprising:
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FURTHER RISE OF THE
RIVER REPORTED,
Shanghal. Aug. 14. A message from Hankow.aintes that the food situation became worse-to-day, the water rising eighteen inches.
The Japanese Concession, the inst aren to remain dry, is now under three feet of water..
la
The former British Concession
now under ten feet..
POST OFFICE NOTICE
Letters. Local
POSTAL RATES,
China & Macao
British Empire (except via Siberia)
3 4 cto.) per oz. 12 cts.)
Foreign Countries and 120 cts. first oz. British Empire via Siberia) 10 cts, each succeeding oz.
8 cts, each
Fasteneda. Loen), China & Macau
All other places
2 cts, each
The Registration foo is in each case 20 cents.
AIR MAIL,
Letters for Europe via Biboria Intended for transmission by Airmal) from Shanghai to Manchouli must be posted over the counter of the G.P.0.
Pet Sinklank
Due .August 15.
The Chinesa city in undor fifteen r Kowloon Branch Post Office where full particulars of the Airmail ser "Teet," but the people are clliging torice can be obtained.
their homes and living
Times of closleg Shanghai-Manchoul! Air-mails are advertised on on the the Outward Mail list below. roofs,-Reuter,
INWARD MAILS. Flood Relief Commission.
Nanking, Aug. 14, The National Government to- day created a National Flood Rellet Coramission to deal with the unprecedented flood situation in the Yangtse valley, and else where, which constitutes "tho most serious natural calamity, in China In recent years.".
From Shanghai and Swatow U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shang- hal (San Francisco 23rd July) and Europe via Siberia (London
27th July) Shangha! and Amoy Bhanghai and Amoy Calcutta and Straits Manila...
Manila ....
Coin.
Japan and Shanghai Salzon
im.
Chichibu-Maru. Tjinegara Tainan
August_15.
August 16.
August 16.
Taiyo Maru
.August 18.
Kumang
.August 17.
Prea. Lincoln
August 17,
Angers
.August 18.
Sphinx
August 18.
OUTWARD MAILS.
REGISTERED and PARCEL MAILS are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close at or before 0 a.m. registered and parcel mails are closed at p.m. on the previous day.
Mr. T. V. Soong has been ap pointed Chairman of the mission which will co-opt special- ly qualified persons, both Chinese and foreign.
A detailed
will survey med lately be undertaken, and the Commission is arranging co-opera tion with various large private Shanghal organisations, such as the Millers' | Association. Bank of China, Stan- Samehul and Wychow dard Oil, British-American To Straits' bacco Co. and various mission Amoy boards.
Mr. John Earl Baker, who has had extensive experience fu famine relief, will be lent to the Commission by the Ministry of Railways.
Ready made dresses, Afternoon and Evening drosacs, Coate, Skirts, The Commission's work will ex- Silk Pyjamas suita, Embroidered tend over several months, as under wear in seta, Silk Stockmillions of furmers have lost all, inga, Handkerchiefs, Embroidered and must be "carried" over the silk shawls, Folt and Straw hate, spring planting, The Yangtse Shoes, Slippers, Artificial flowers, important part of China, and the basin is economically the most Sundry fancy articles, etc., ele.Government realises the necessity etc.
of having the unfortunate people and restoring the productivity of this ren-Reuter,
On View from Monday, the 18th August, 1931. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction,
on Friday, Monday & Wednesday, the 21st, 24th & 26th August, 1931. commencing each day at 10 8.m..
at
"King's Silk Store", No. 1C, D'Agullar Street. THE STOCK-IN-TRADE. Comprising:-
Printed, flowered and Fuji Silk. Fancy velvet Georgette, embroider- ed Kimonos, Silk Pyjama Suits, Bed spreads, Cut work embroidered Silk, embroidered Silk Shawls, Silk Handkerchiefs, Woollen Goods. Shawls, Scarfs, Carved Ivory, Indian Brassware, Lacquer- ware and a large selection of Fancy Goods, ele., etc., etc.
On View from the 20th August, 1931.
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Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers,
NEW 1931
SHIPMENT
of
TENNIS RACKETS
NEW “WINNER”
*
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"THE BAT"
"MAYFAIR" ́
"RIVOLI"
"TOP-FLITE
and other famous British
and American makes.
TENNIS BALLS.
Restringing with Best Gut at Modérate Cost,
THE SINCERE CO LTD
TAI CHI-TAO RESIGNS.
For
Bangkok via Swatow Swatow, Amoy and Formoin Straits and Calcutta
Fort Bayard, Holhow, Pakkol and
Halphong Apla (Samoa) Swatow
"Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu and
*San Francisco
Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, U.S.A..
*Canada, Contral
and
South America and Europe via San Francisco
ASKS FOR PUNISHMENT FORManila, Australia and New Zealand
CARELESSNESS.
Nanking, Aug. 14. A mild sensation WOR created here to-day when Mr. Tai Chi-tno, the President of the Examination Yuan. punishment in connexion with the
resigned, and requested, ____ "carelessness" in conducting the recent state examination of can- didates for the Government service. The Government Council has ap- pointed a committee to investigate and report. Reuter.
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-IT'S
MUMM'S
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THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY,
ERAPION No❤ ERAPION No.?
FRAPION NOS
via Thursday Island
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Saigon, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. and S. Africa, Aden, Egypt and *Europo vin Marsellies
Reboul
Straits, Ceylan, India, Mauritius, East and South Africa, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles
Shanghai, Japán and --*Europe vla Siberia and Ordinary letters only for Europe superscribed "Via Sheria: Airmail Shanghai---Man- chouli,
Amoy Swatow
Amoy Manila
Per
Carnarvonshire
Kochow Hong Peng Anshun... Kiangsu Canton Maru Hosang
Parcels
Lættern
Date and Time
Sat, Aug. 15, 3.30 p.m. Sat, Aug. 15, 4. p.m. .......Sat., Aug. 15, 5 p.in. ..Sat., Aug. 15, & p.m. .......Sun., Aug. 10, 0a.m. Sun., Aug. 10, 9 a.m. ...Sat., Aug. 16. ..6 p.m. 16th, 8.80 a.m.
Tonkin....Mon., Aug, 17, 12.30 p.m. Apooy Mon., Aug. 17, 2.30 p.m. Hydrangea....Mon, Aug. 17, 8 p.m.
Taiyo Maru........: Mon, Aug, 17, Registration ..Aug. 17, 6 p.m. Letters...Aug. 17, 6 p.m. (Doe San Francisco, 11th. Sept.),
Pres Lincoln
.Tues., Aug. 18. Parcela .....Aug. 17, 6 p.m. Registration...Aug, 17, 5 p.. Lolters...Aug. 18, 8.30 am. (Dae San Francisco, Bth Sept.)
Changte...
Tues, Aug. 18. Parcels.Aug. 17, 6 p.m. Registration Aug. 18, 9.46 a.m. Lettern... Aug. 18. 19.80 a.m. (Due Thursday Island, 29th August) Halyang..Tuos., Aug. 18, 1 p.m.
Angers
Tues., Aug. 18. K.P.O.
.10 am. ..10 a.m.
G.P.O.
Registration Letter
Registration Lettera (Dua Marseilles, 19th September). Bremerhaven Tues., Aug. 18, 2-p.m.
Philoctetes
K. P. 0.
.11.15 a.m. .12.80 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 15, Registration... .1.00 p.m.
Leiters
.1.00 p.m
.1.45 p.m.... .2.30 p.m.
G. F. O. Registration Letters (Duo Marseilles, 17th September).
Sphinx
K. P. O. G. P. O Kumsang
„Tues., Aug, 18..
p.m. 2 p.m. Kwong Sang Wed., Aug. 19, 10.80 a.m. Tainan..
Wed., Aug. 19, 5 pm,. Empress of Russia
Tues., Aug, 18, 5. pm.
Thurs, Aug. 20, 3.30 pm Atauta Maru Fri, Aug. 21, 9.80 m. Choongching Fri, Aug, 21, 1050 B. Halching....Fri., Aug. 21, 1 p.m. *Superscribed. Correspondence only.
Foochow via Swatow
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow
Japan
A WET
WEEK-END?
Raincoats
Received To-day
ELITE STYLES
OPEN TA
8 p.m.