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ANNOUNCEMENT
ELIZABETH ARDEN
is sending her personal representative, who has had years of experience in the Arden Sulon in London, to visit our Toilet preparations department on
Monday, 28th September, 1931.
Do come in for a private commanitation without charge, aut receive her personal advice, an correct care and treatment of the skin. The re- paesentative is not permitted to sell Preparatíona,
Lane, Crawford Ltd., 1st Floor.
TO BE SOLD.
55 The Peak, lately occupied by the Dr. Harston and adjoining Peak Hospital Unfurnished. Con- venient, comfortable and cool. Six rooms and Dressing room. Four bathrooms, hot and ent wnter. Modern sanitation. Gas and Electrle Light. Use of Tennis Court. Suitable for a Mear of Ave, or could be easily divided to suit twn
Close couples,
to Station and Molor Rond.
Apply:
Tram
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Exchange Building.
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We realise that our advertisere have a right to this information, and we admire the business. acumen of those who demand it.
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· Remenbirth 4 certified circulation is a challenge to other pub icity.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,' FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1931.
KING'S THEATRE,
AN ALL-BRITISHI PROGRAMME.
~Patrons of the King's Theatre are now being treated to an all- British programme which drow large audiences yesterday and
which should continue to merit
JUBILEE YEAR.
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
The Committee of the Hongkong St. Andrew's Society, in their re- port to bo presented at the 50th annual general meeting, to be hold in the City Hall at 6.45 pm on Tuesday, 29th instant, state:
LOCAL WEDDING.
WELL-KNOWN CHINESE
FAMILIES UNITED,
Many Chinese and foreign re Union Church, Hongkong, yesterday after- sidents gathered at the noon, when Miss Nancy Li was married to Mr. Lambert Gockchin, well-known locally, the bride being by the Rev. E. G. Powell, Both are the second daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Li Shu-fan, and the groom the The balance at credit of the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip now atanda at Goclchin of the Wing On Company, General Fund
The bride, who was given away $4,546.90 to which must be added
by her
father, was dreated whito the sum of $10,000 invested in 6% chiffon, and lace in Princona style. Government Public surmounted by a Paris vell. She Hongkong Works Loan, whilst £500 in 5 carried a shower bouquet of pink War Loan 1929/1947 is held for and white roses. The brides- who chose crisp organdio of
large support. The main film is "Bed and Breakfnat," a Gaumont extremely production, which is amusing. It is sheer farce, but In the dialogue there are many subtle touches, whilat the humour generally is most refreshing. From start to finish there is an endless #uccession of compromising and funny situations the fun IH alwaya whole A«me. Jane Baxter and Richard Copper have the leads, and heilt! The nett sum of $130.00 was ex- are really excellent. All the pended during the year in assist athers are well cast for their ing distressed Seetsmen. parta: in fact, this la one feature. of the film, there being no "duda.” Besides the main film there is a long Gaumont news reel which fs exceedingly, interesting. A programme which should not be missed.
H.K.V.D.C. CONCERT.
but urcount of the late J. R. M. Smith bow. fashioned with capo flare
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PROGRAMME FOR CONCERT
TO-NIGHT.
The programme for the Hong- kong Volunteer Defeneb Corps Promenade concert to be held 10- night at Volunteer Headquarters is as follows:
Part I.
1. March, "Our Fighting Men," Rocereto, ---Mr. G. D'Aquino, "Rome* in June." German. 3-Setection, "H Trovatore.
Verdi.
4. Mrs. P. C. Rendall. “Break O'Day," Saunderson; "Mighty ke a Rose," Lowbi.
6. Waltz, "Mon Reve," Strates,
Part II.
1. Overture, "Poet and Pea- sunt." Suppe.
2. Mrs. P. C. Rendall, "Bird of Love Divine," Wood: "Down in the Forest," Ronald. Serenade, "tream of Love." Fulton. 4.—Mr. G. D'Aquino, "Siciliann," Mascagni. 5.-Serenade, "Cytheria,"
Douglass. Itegimental March, followed by Gol Save the King,
JAZZ BAND MAN A VAGRANT.
YOUNG FILIPINO SENT TO "HOUSE."
A young Filipino was charged before Mr. Williams at the Central Police Court this morning with being in the Colony apparently a Vagrant.
of
Detective Sergeant C. Motiram said the defendant was a member jazz band and was on his way from Amoy to Manila. When the ship was at Swatow, he had his property stolen and on arrival in Hongkong made
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his loss. The police were Dow waiting for a ship to put him on.
The defendant was committed to the House of Delention pending arrangements for sending him to Manila.
SILVER TALKS.
BEING RESUMED TO-MORROW,
London, Sept. 24. The conference of experts dis- cussing the silver problem sat all day long. Their task was not completed and the discussion is being.
resumed to-morrow. ---- Reuter.
The Royal Observatory reporta that the typhoon is about 200 miles [8.33. of Shanghai, moving NN.E. The anticyclone remains station tary to the S.E. of Hokkaido.
FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS
FLETCHERS
HAIR TONIC
It is the ON* rol ́ablo hair preparat on. It does remove DANDRUFF and · it done more It stimulates the HI ROOTS heals scalp Irritation, ad leaves the hair Soft, Lustrous and Full of Life.
Take care of your hair while you've got it Bart with Flotsher's Hair Tonic to-day.
THE PHARMACY Asiatic Building. 26, Queen's Rd. O. Telophone 20245.
I BETTER HURRY UP AND
GET TO MRS CULLER'S PLACE.....
DETECTIVE STEELE ANILL BE WONDERING, WHY I HAVENT CALLED HIM UP.... GEE!
IF HE ONLY KNEW
THE STUFC 1
KNOW!!
Scholarship Fund.
St. Andrew's Bay was celebrated by a ball at the Peninsula Hotel, on Friday, 28th November, and
THE "TELEGRAPH" ART SUPPLEMENT.
Varied Pictures For To-Marrow.
There will be a varied array" of pictures In to-morrow's issue of the Telegraph Art Supplement, including the first batch of entries in our Seplem- ber Photograph Competition.
illustrated Sporting events
will include the charity soccer match between the Services and South China, the athletic sports at Caroline Hill, and the tennis matches between Hongkong and Canton players at Canton. There will also appear a group of the Portuguese Co. of the Volunteers who won the Garri sou Hilliard Competition, and another showing the presenta-
top, of
the Asplin Shield in England 1 fawn bowlers from Hongkong.
her pictures will include one of the new lounge of the Sailors' and Soldiers' Club and rother of a group taken at the wedding of Mr. G. A, de Pinna and Aliga AL. L. Gutierrez,
AMAZINGFULYATE
Robert Burns birthday was the occasion of i
dinner at Lane Crawford's Restaurant.
Your Committee deeply regret to record the deaths of Messrs. G.. W. Sellars, H. Wardlaw Somervuil and W. A. McLean.
Sixty-seven new ordinary mem
sleeves and long full skirt, were Misses Ruth Yue, Jennie Wong and Gore Lim. They all carried bou- quets of pink roses,
Mr. Shu-fan was in Chinese ceremonial dress, The best man was Mr. Lam Chick-suen.
Reception at Hotel. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Hongkong Hotel Proposing the health of the bride and groom. Mr. R. I. Kotowall suld in part:
'DUR BRITISH CROSSWORDS
Across
1 Best out, undoubtedly. 10 Possessins.
11 "Dear Lady"
15 Alpak five, the prophet in cut.
16 Vessel that makes a kind of a
hit.
20 Hinder.
12 Nothing bulging about this in 21 Praiso in the plt taker
shape.
cluc,
13 Epithet for certain paste.
14 The third letter gives the name.
total.
17 "Wine god" (nnng.).
Having at the request of Mr. Gockchin and Dr. Li Shu-fan, spoken in Chinese for the benefit of thone present who do not know
18 Epithet for a d. damages. the English language, I have been 10 European port. charged with the dual duty of pro22 if you are sent this, you'll go, pusing the toast of the bridle and 21 Andient form of defence. bridegroom, and of saying words in felteltation of esteemed parenta,
Tow 25 Lived in our street, and remained their a true friend in the end,
Mr. Philip Gockchin, the bride groom's father, la one of the most highly respected, and most success- ful, business men in the Colony. His commercial genius and his un- tiring efforts have made the Wing On Company what it is to-day in both Shanghai and South China.
What can I say of Dr. Li Shu-fan whose fame extends from Hongkong to Peking? Hle in undoubtedly one of the best medical practitioners we have here. More than once the Nanking Government called in his they professional services when needed a surgeon with a clear hend and a steady hand.
And so as we think of the parent, we have a very good idea of what to expect in the daughter. That the bride is charming and attrac- tive, we all can see; but she is also very accomplished, being well-read, elever in needle work and passion- ately fond et musle. She has also a way of making you do things, whether you like it or not.
Chip of the Old Block. What sort of fellow is this lucky young man? Those who know him well tell me that he is a veritable "chip of the old Block," being able, hard-working, and imbued with the commendable ambition of becoming hers and one new life member one day "the old block" itself. He were enrolled during the year and in fond of outdoor sports, particular- ubscriptions collected amounted ly of game-shooting and deer-stalk- 10 $1,308.00. The Committee ing.. I am also informed that it would again remind all Seota in wa at the Ling Nam University, the Colony of their duty to fan when they were students together, the Society and would invite ment that the Bride and Bridegroom first bers to co-operate to this effect.
During the year it came to the knowledge of the Chieftain und Committee that the total contribu
ions received by the Poppy Day "und are applied entirely to the Puls of the British Legion. Eng land, and that the firitish Legion, Scotland, and, consequently, dis tressed Scottish ex-servicemen, re ceived no benefit from overseas collections.
The British Legion, Hongkong were approached in an effort to remedy this and, as a result, they hore agreed to alloente 20% of
receipts other than street col- i
to the British Legion, 'eetors. Scotland.
Mr. K. S. Morrison resigned from the Committee during the home proceeding un
year, on leave.
The thanks of the Society are due to Mr. GʻJ, D. Law for kindly anditing the accounts for the your.
I WONDER IF I OUGHT TO CALL HIM UP AN' TELL HIM ALL I HEARD. IN THAT
BACK ROOM..... "THAT'S WHAT HE WANTED ME
TO DO..PHONE UIM JE I FOUND OUT ANYTHING!!
I
met,
May all blessings attend him and his bride, and may the love which animates them to-day burn bright and steadfast as each succeeding anniversary comes round so that ali of us who have had the privilege of being here to-day may be glad hereafter to remember that we an- sister at the opening of n happy wedded life.
a few words ex- The groom in pressed his thanks and Dr. Li and air. Goekchin apoke in Chinese.
SIR WM. HORNELL.
LEAVES FOR JAVA ON MONTH'S SICK LEAVE.
Sir William flornell, Vice Chan cellor of Hongkong University, who has been ill for some weeks and has been advised to take u change of air, left for Java on a month's sick leave on Tuesday.
During his absence Prof. K. I Digby, F.R.C.S., will act as Vice
To Mrs. Culler's!!
20 Related.
20 Disarranged.
Slight, but no insult. women much too clever.
Down
2 Free and easy.
French General.
4 Used by some as a swear word,
Iecause it
n big
dam.
names such
5 Communists' relations of
Indilar type.
6 Cowper's work,
7 Something like a reception!
Birds.
With understanding.
STICKERS
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There is a certain mumber, of more than one digit, which is alike from either end; that is, it is reversed it is still the same. if this number is multiplied by it self the total is reversible. If the new number is multiplied by the original num
third number will be obtained which is also revenible, Again, if the third purber is multiplied by the original number, a fourth reversible number will -reul. Can you discover the number?
ber,
SUGAR MARKET.
THE LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS.
The following cable at the close of the sugar market yesterday has been received by Messrs. Pen- treath and Co.
London Terminals. March 1932 6/9% up 3%d. May 1932 5/11% up 3d, August 1932 7/11⁄2 up 3d. December 1931 6/G1⁄2 up 3d. New York Terminals. March 1932 1.35 up 1 pt. May 1932 1.40 up 1 pt. July 1932 1.44 no change. September 1932 1.49 no change, December 1931 1:35 up 1 pt. London (24/9/31)-10,000 tons Peruvian 968, and/or similar Sugar sold at 6/6 CLF. UK. October shipment.
NO! T'LL KEEP THIS STUFF
TO MYSELF FOR AWHILE... THE THING ISN'T RIPE ENOUGH
JUST YET BOY! WHAT
A PICNIC MR. FARBAR
IS GOING TO FIND HIMSELF IN, BEFORE
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22 Discreet. 23 Notion,
27 One of sixtoon down.
28 In the South Seas.
thin
Yesterday's Solution
PARSNIP HUSTLED
KAMADAN TRATAFIA
ALSU MUZZY" SIDE KTTUUN EO EASTERN NAGARAT
AGITATE MARGATE IT NUN EFW [X] VAST STEAL PUNT EUHRNARR
RELEASH INSPIRE
STIINTS M
ENSURES ORISTLE
Yesterday's Bolation.
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The six crdes may be made to form the word PAGODA by adding lines to them, as indicated.
SILVER FUTURES.
THE LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS.
Monark. Pentreath and Co. have. been advised by cable of the fol- lowing quotations for New York silver futuro as at the close of the market yesterday.
December 1931 29.26 down 1.17. May 1532 29.10 down 1.62. July 1932 29.45 down .10.
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WOMEN
without
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drama of submada
movietar
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