THE
HONGKONG
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. FANLING HUNT
WANTS.
£6 WORDS
......$1.50
($2.00 Not Prepaid.) The following replice have been
revolved:
878.
WANTED KNOWN
XMAS SHOPPING?-For variety of Silver-platel Ware, Cutlery, etc.; Ties, Stockings, Felt Hats, Leather Hand- bags, etc. Go to She's, 66, Queen's Road, Central.
SITUATIONS
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KING'S RESTAURANT GRILL ROOM.
In consequence of the whole of the Grill Room being engaged for a private dance on Friday, Decem. her 18th, diners will be served on
the Mezzanine Floor on that even- ins.
LANE, CHAWFORD, LTD.
PENINSULA HOTEL.
HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION BALL.
STEEPLECHASE
RACES.
SUNDAY, 20th DECEMBER, Seven Racos. leaves
TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1931.
Kowloon Special Train 1.05 p.m. Returning from Fan ling to Hong Kong 5.41 p.m. First Class fare $2.00 includes Admission to Course.
FANLING HUNT RACES
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
No. S. 483.It is hereby notified that sealed tonders in triplicato, which should be clearly marked Tondor for New Kowloon Quarry Lot No. 3." will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until Noon of Monday, the 28th day of December, 1931, for the occupation for a period commencing from the date of notification of acceptance of tender and ending on 31st December, 1933, of the place or Four buses of the Chian Motor parcel of ground as shown colour- > Bus Co., will leave the Star ad red on a plan signed by the Ferry on Sunday, 20th December, Director of Public Works and 1931. Two ut 10.30 a.m. and two
dated 4th December, 1931, and sub- at 11 a.m. geing direct to Kwant!ject to the conditions which can be Race Course, via Castle Peak, and ascertained at the office of the returning soon after the last race. Director of Public Works,
Friday, 18th December, 1931. The Rose Room and Roof Garden having been reserved for the above occasion, the Management beg to inform their patrons that there will be NO DINNER DANCE
WANTED.--Competent male STENO. TYPIST. Write, stating full_details of training andl experience, to Box No. THE 891, "liongkong Telegraph."
YOUNG LADY (English) at present confidential stenographer to leading London wholesale frio, is desirous of securing an appointment in long- kong. Credential and any other information will gudly be rent to any} Intereated fr Particulars жо furnished by lucul resident on sp plication to Bus No. 890, "Hongkong Telegraph."
ON
THE ABOVE DATE. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI
HOTELS, LTD.
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS
OF HONGKONG.
NOTICE.
The Return Fare including ex- trance to the Race Meeting will bo $3.00.
THE CHINA LIGHT AND POWER
COMPANY (1918); LIMITED.
THE THIRTEENTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING OF SHARE HOLDERS will be held at the Head Office of the Company, St. George's Members are rensinged that Building, Chater Road, Victoria, Dance will be held in the Rooms of Hong Kong, on Thursday, the 31st the Institution un Saturday, the lay of December, 1931, at 12 19th December, and requested to 'clock, Noon, for the purpose of aend their applications for ticketa receiving a Statement of Accounta to the Hon. Secretary as soon and the Report of the Directors MRS, Volgin' Sale Starting Wednes: † poasible. day, December 16th. Afternoon
for the year ended 30th September. andį
A. L. LANDSBERT, Evening Dresses for all figures, Conta
1931, and electing Directors and trimmed with fur alu a few fur coats
Auditors, prior moderate. Safoon 70, Hankow Road, opposite Kowloon Hotel
WANTED KNOWN
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MADAME Maeniceff just arrived from Shanghai with a selection of latent styles of Parisien Fashions. Frocks, Contames & etc. Fur coats (astrican) Pur, Real Fur and model cunts. Room: No. 9, Airlie Hotel, Nathan Kowlean.
APARTMENTS
Itond,
AIRLIE HOTEL 23-25, Nathan Road, Kowloon. Under European Hnagement. Excellent Culaine, Modern Apartments. Terms Moderate. Three minutes from ferry, Tol. 67367.
CREDIT FONCIER D'EXTREME
ORIENT.
Mortgage Bank & Estate Agents. "PEAK MANSIONS"
Prince Edward Road, Kowloon Detached and Semi-detached viline. Modern construction with garage.
Flats with modern conveniences. "Cambay Buildings."
MA
Hon. Secretary.
THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE MEETING
1932
(20th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 27th February).
and
FIRST EXTRA RACE MEETING
1932
(5th March),
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Upect annual fee $1,200. Each tender must be aceam- panied by a receipt to the effect the Colonial Treasury that the tenderer has deposited in a sum of $100 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be to the Crown in the forfelted event of the tenderer, whose tender is accepted. refusing to carry out the terms and conditions of his tender.
On the acceptance of a tender the deposita of unsuccessful tenderera will be returned to them.
Form of tender and further particulars can be obtained from the office of the Director of Public Works,
G.
B.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be hold on Monday, the 21st day- of December, 1931, at 3 pm, nt the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Waterloo Road,. In the. Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further torm of 75
youre.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Licality.
Kowloon Inlad bot
Nn. 27'4.
SN 2199.
Waterico Road,
No. of Sale
Beginzy No.
G.
Houndary Measurement,
8. L. 9.
N
As per air plan.
About 20,000
$15,000
Content i
Upset Price
R.
The Government does not bind | PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Publle Auction to The Transfer Books of the Com-Itself to accept the highest or any
tender.
be held on Monday, the 21st day pany will be closed from Monday,
HAROLD T. CREÁSY,
of December, 1931, at 3 p.m., at 28th December, 1931, to Thursday,
Director of Public Work".
the Offices of the Public Works 1st December, 1931, both days
Hongkong. 11th December, 1933. Department, by Order of His inclusive.
Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Waterloo Road, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal atra, Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75
SHEWAN, TÜMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 16th December, 1931.
AN OPEN CHALLENGE
To all Amateur
Photographern,
Draft programmes are new If you pride yourself that your ready and may be obtained at the pictures are GEMS OF PHOTO- Secretary's office, the Club House, GRAPHIC ART you are cordially Happy Valley, the Hongkong Club, Invited to send them to the forth. the Sports Club and the Stables.coming. Canineway Bay.
Hongkong. 17th December, 1931.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB,
ANNUAL EXHIBITION
of the
HONGKONG UNIVERSITY
PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Notice is hereby, given that; in accordance with Rule of Racing No. 83. the China Pony Subscrip tion Griffin No. 183, dun. 14 hands, Entry Forms and full particulars from all lending Photographic
will be sold by auction at the Jockey Club Stables. Causeway Bay on Thursday, 24th: December, 1931,
By Order,
ASSEUR R. SHIMIDZU, ASSEUSE 9. HONDA ASSEUSE S. KISAKI. Recommended for many yearn" for¦nt 5.15 p.m. Government Civil Hospital. Peak
Hospital, etc., and by all tha
doctors.
21, Wyndham Street. Tel. 24941.
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
FOR
DAINTY LINENS
of
Dealers and Stores.
Really Fine Workmanship and Exquisite Designs
on Best Quality Material. All Hand Made
ENTIRES
CLOSE
December 21at.
Please call at our show room where a full range of the latest designs in everything from Handkerchiefs to Sheets and Banquet-sets are on view.
Do not miss seeing these really fine pieces of Chinese Needle-art
Convince yourself and solve your problem of
"Christmas Presents."
CENTRAL COMMERCIAL CO. Show Room, Top floor, King's Building, Connaught Road, Central.
¡Entrance opposito, Star Ferry).
From 9 am to 5 pm.
.R.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
No. S. 484-It is hereby notified that suuled lenders in triplicate. which should be clearly marked "Tender for permission to obtain clay from a parcel of Crown Land at Cha Kwo Ling, S.D, III, N.T." will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until Noon of Thursday, the 31st December, 1931, for the occupation for a period commencing from the date of notification of acceptance tender and ending on 31st Decem- ber, 1934, of the piece or porcel of ground, containing about one acre, shown coloured red on plan signed by the Director of Public
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Works and dated 9th December, 1931, but subject to certain condi tions which can be ascertained at | the office of the Director of Public
Worka.
Upact annual fee $1,000.
Each tender must be accom- panied by a receipt to the effect that the tenderer has deposited in the Colonial Treasury a sum of $100 na a plodge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown if the tendered refuses to carry out his tender and comply with the condi- tions, should the tender br ne- cepted..
Form of lender and further particulars can be obtained from the office of the Director of Public Worka.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any tender.
HAROLD T. CREASY.
Director of Public Works, Hongkong, 113 December, 1081.
MACAU GRIYFOUND RACING CLUB.
NOTICE.
A Draw for a Number of Groyhounds will be held at the Office of the Club, 19, Avenida Almeida Ribeiro, Macau, at as early date.
These Greyhounds will be sold to members at $300 each and are eligible for racing at the Club's "Green Island" Track, Macau.
Membora wishing to participate are invited to sond in their Names, accompanied with a deposit of $800 in respect of each dog applied for, as soon as possible,›
Names will be booked in the ordar as received..
Those wishing to participate in the above drawing and are · NON-] members are cordially invited to apply for membership, also at tha same address or at the office of the Company, Chung Tin Büllding, Hongkong.
years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Kowloon Inland Lot
No. 2715.
Forth of Kowlxan Inland Lot No. 2198,
Waterloo Road.
No. of Baie
Begistry No.
Locality.
No. of sale
G.
Boundary
Mesurements.
A. E. 15
As per sale plan.
Contents in
Rental
Upark Price.
2,000
$230
$15,000
R.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 21st day of December. 1931, at 3 pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Dapartment, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Waterloo Road, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75
years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Locality.
Inland Lot No 2188,
3 uth of Kowt
Registry No.
Na. 2716.
Watch Rod.
Burjaty
As per anla
Plon,
Fontenla is
v by
About
13.00
Annual
Beatl
$113
SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE HONG KONG
$7,500
Upset Price
Members are requested to send In as soon as possible their ap plications for tickets for the Ball, to be held at the Peninsula Hotel on Wednesday, 6th January, 1932.
Englishmen wishing to join the Society may obtain particulars from the undor-signed.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Secretarios and Treasurers,
Alexandra” Building,
THE NEW FRENCH REMETY.
THERAPION NO. 1 THERAPION NË 2
ERAPION ND
LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Pablle Auction.
on Friday,
the 18th December,, 1931, commencing at 230 p.m.
at their Sales Room,
-4. Duddell Street.
TOYS! TOYS!! TOYS!!! Horeca, Aluminium and porep. lain ten sota, Furniture sets Drescad Dolls, Celluloid Dolle, Stockings, Rubber Balls. Rubber Foot Ballo, Tonnis Rackets. Billlard Tables, Games, Soldiers. Railways, Wooden and Mechanical Toya, Crackers, Xmas Tree Decora-i tions etc., etc., etc.
nluo
Chocolater and Sweets
On View on day of Sale,
Terms;---Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received Instructions sell by Publici Auction,
on Friday,
the 18th December, 1931,
commencing at i am.
at The China Provident Loan
& Mortgage Co., Ltd.
(Godown No. 14).
West Point.
(for account of the concerned).
650 Casca Dry Salt Herrings.
(The above cargo has been condemned and la sold as fertilizer).
Terms:---Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have recolved Instructions to sell by Publie Auction,
on Saturday, the 19th December, 1931, commencing at 11 am.
at their Sales Room. 4. Duddell Street,
88 Doz. Folt Anta,
12 Dox. Woollen Sweaters. 80 Dot. Cigarette Boxas. 280 Yards Wool Sarge. 12 Silk Bed Covers,
and
(for account of the concornod).
43 Rags Quebrachowood Extract more or less damagod.
also
A Quantity of neckties, hand- korchief, sets, Lady's hand-bags, Watches, and Sundry goods, etc.. etc.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
SUGAR MARKET.
THE LATEST CARLED QUOTATIONS.
The following cable at the close of the sugar market yesterday has been received by Meaara. Pen- treath and Co.
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d..
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