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YEARLY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at MANDARIN COATS: Very dainty the Head Office of the Company, for evenings $12. Swiss wrist watches St. George's Building, Chater at low sample-prices Singer sewing machines $35. Round bobbing $45. Rond, Victoria, Hong Kong, on Hots $2.90. Wine glasses. Toys, |FRIDAY, 22nd December, 1939, at Sweets. Sult cases. Bath scales. 12 o'clock (Noon), for the purpose Bedspreads. "Bluebell", 218 Nathan, of receiving Statement of (0a.m.- p.m. including Sunday), '
Accounts and the Report of the “HONGKONG. AS REVEALED BY
Thursday,
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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
THE PEAK SCHOOL
Student Presont Playlots At Annual Prize-Giving
December 21. 1939.
WAR NEARLY STARTED Columbus Scuttling
IN S. W. AFRICA, SAYS SMUTS
(Continued from Page 1.)
had been on South Africa, who pos sessed her former colonies.
Wants World Domination Germany, wus out not merely to) remove old wrongs but to seize all; the neighbouring nations and then to: dominate the world.
Regarding the question of indepen-
Nazis Kept In Ignorance
POST OFFICE
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
On Monday, the 25th December,. und Tuesday, the 26th December the
White House Issues General Post Office and Branch Pot
New Statement
BERLIN, Dec. 20′ (Reuter),
Omces will be open as follźwa:-
Monday, 25th December General Post Office 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Kowloon Central Post Office am to 10 a.m.; Sheungwan Branch
of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Wednesday, the 27th day-of December, 1939, nt
Excellent entertainment wan pra- 3 pm, at the Omices of the vided by children of the Peak School Public Works Department, by when they gave a delightful concert Order of His Excellency the prior to the distribution of prizes which was held at the Peak Club Governor of one Lot of Crown yesterday. Lady MacGregor present-dence, General Smuts and that nUp to a late hour to-day, Gur-Post Onesday, 26th December Land at Mount Cameron Rosal, ed the awards,
small nation could safeguard its free-mans were not allowed to know G. F. O. 8 a.m. to Noon; K. P. O. The
that the Columbus had been 10 am, to Noon; Sheungwon 8 a.m. to programme opened with dom on its own feet. in the Colony of Hong Kong, for musical" presentation entitled "A It South Africa seceded from the scuttled by her crew, nor did 10 a.m. a term of 21 years.
Children's Fantasy," dealing with the Empire, she would have to seek the
All ather Branch. Past Omers and old Woman who lived in a shoe. The guarantee of a great lover and the they know that the French had
Money Order Office will be entirely Intending bidders are advised children played and danced until the only one possible was Britain.
sunk two more U-boats.
closed during the Hulkdays. that immediately after the dispo-enchants them and sends
arrival of the Sleep Fairy, who A motion of confidence in General}
No Naval Action
There will be one calicetion from to Smuts was given with acclamation. NEW YORK, Dec. 20(Reuter), the pillar boxes ench day un on Sun- sleep.
Political writers describe the meet-Mr. Stephen Darly, the White House days and one delivery of Registered sal of the lot the Purchaser (f)" second part of this dealt withing us a great personal triumph for Secretary, declared that the more and ordinary correspondenci at 10 THE TRANSFER BOOKS AND not the applicant) will be required the dreams of the children. Much General Smuts, showing at his complete reports now received have an on Monday, the 25th and at 11 REGISTER OF SHAREHOLDERS to deposit with an authorised amusement was caused by the entry policy is increasingly supported as convinced the United States Govern-am, on Tuesday, the 26th..
The Branch Post Offices at Stanley, will be closed from Friday, 1st officer who will be present at the of the gnomes. The performers were it becomes understand and the world ment that the Columbus had scuttled
from Classes 1 and 2.
situation develops.
herself in order to avoid the risk of Tal Fo and Un Long will also have |December, 1939, to Friday, 22nd sale, the sum of two hundred.
encounter or Reizure outside the one delivery of ordinary correspon- A CHILDREN'S, FANCY December, 1939, both days, inclu- dollara, ($200) in caali. This sum
Neutrality Zone.
dence ench day at 11 n., Jaive.
will be refunded on payment of the DRESS PARTY
By Order of the Board
of Purchase price. Directors,
THE CAMERA” Second Edition, Over 00 excellent views of the Colony. Price $1.50. Obtainable at Kelly & Walsh, Ltd., Hongkong
Travel Bureau or from the Publishers, South China Morning Post, Ltd., Wyndham Stret
in aid of the
B. W. O. F.
will be held
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The Peninsula Hotel
on December 22nd from 4 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. DANCING, MUSICAL GAMES,
otc.
Dance Band of 2nd Bn. The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment). by kind permission of Lieut.-Colonel D. J. McDougall, M.C., and Officers.
Prizes will be given for
Fancy Drossos.
Tickets to be obtained at Hong Kong Hotel and Peninsula Hotal.
Children -$2.00. Adults $1.00:
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Directors for the financial year onded 30th September, 1939, and jelecting Directors and Auditors.
JOHN V. BRAGA,
Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 15th November, 1939.)
STOCK MARKET REPORT
Hongkong Stock Exchange official summary issued yesterday says:
Market ruled very quiet but steady with business done In links at $1,340 and Whirves at $102.
Buyers
H.K. Bunks $1,335 Union Ins. $400 Wharvca SIPU Slar Ferries $00
Yanati Ferries $23% China Lights (Oki) $8.16 China Lights (New) $5 Electrics $53
Cements $161⁄4 Dairy Farms (Oki) $20 Dairy Farms (New) $201⁄4 Entertainments $4.60 Constructions (Old) $1
Sellers
H. & S. Hotels $5,15 Lands $34
Telephones (Old) $25 Cements $10
Watsons $8,05
Saten
1.K. Banks $1,340 Wharves $102
Docks $19% 7.00
Tramways $17
Entertainments $0%
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FLOATING MINES IN H.K. WATERS
Mines continue to float around The Colony's waters.
them
The next presentation was scenes from "Toad of-Toad Hall." Claire van Wylick as Tend was excellent. She gave an assured performance a the haughty Toad who even when in the custody of the law and facing PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. trial, dared check the Court and
Police.
Registry No.
Locality
Garden Lot
Yount Cameron Road
Adigining Rural Building
G.
61 NPT
1.S
Boundary
Measuremenla
N. 9. E. W.
|fect Fest|frelifeet
** per salo
plan.
Contents i
sq. feet.
Ann.
Rent.
18,300
R.
90117 296dė |
The other chief performers in this playlet were Pamela Millett (the Judge), Mary Branson (Badger). Ann Thompson
Angela (Rat)
Court (Mole), Joan Woodward (Chief Wen- sel) and John Sherry (Policeman). Those who took part in this were from Classes
NAZI LIES ANSWERED
(Continued from Page 1.)
No naval gelion or encounter was
reported.
Therefore, the question of any violation of the Neutrailly Zone Is Enot Involved,
ships, including neutrals. They now dare to operate only,
terri-)
Against neutrala inside torial waters;
2-In the. Baltic; 3--Machine-gunning trawlers; A-Mine-laying the trading lones normally used by neutral shipping. The Canadians
LANGSDORF TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
(Continued from Page 1.)
scuttle e Graf Spee he had in- terled, after disembarking the crew, to die aboard in the ex-
plosion.
Small Packet Post to all countries
suspended.
Christmas and New Year Cards earing not more than five written vords and enclosed in opèh envelopes are accepted by the Post Office at the rate for printed matter, i.c. 5 cents tor 2 ounces, for all countries.
Hongkong, China and Mavao at 2 ents per 2 ounces.
Envelopes must not be closed,
OUTWARD MAIL TIMES Registered and Parcel Malls are sosed 15 minutes earlier than tha Hitler Branded
ame given below unless otherwisa LONDON, Dec. 20 (Reuter),Agated, and where malls are advertis- Canadians, special
commentary Issued 10-day
ed to close at or before 0 a.m. regis- ered and parcel nails are closed at -When pm, on the previous day.
Registered and Parcel malig
and 4. Lady MacGregor was presented
The Canadian troops arriving in with
A basket of Rowers after die England were entirely recruited by tributing the prizes. She expressed voluntary enlistment. French her pleasure at being present, and speaking Canadians rallied as eagerly said both Sir Atholl and herself took as English-speaking keen interest in the School and emphasising the overwhelming ver-states: always looked forward to the day diet of the Quebec general election. "The news just received that Cap- each year when the School held its They constitute a citizen forec from tain Langsdorff has committed suicide | rails are advertised to close after 5 sports in the grounds of their home. every province, ll classes anil bears out the view previously taken - ɔ,m.
She congratulated the
winners,
sections coming to fight in defence of that the scuttling of the Graf Spee re closed at:5 p.m. Head-mistress and Staff, and request the present struggle.
st the liberties and values at stake in was directly ordered by Hitler, and ed Mr. C. G. So
Sollis (Director of
that her ignominious end is as great Education).
Arriving on the same day was the a violation of the traditions of the the School was present, to grant
agreement a whole day's holiday.
signed between the old German Navy as the cowardly The function closed with the sing-and New Zealand to establish
United Kingdom, Canada, Australia sinking of defenceless merchantmen ing of the National Anthems.
the land trawlers." School Report
Empire air training organisation in
Berlin Shocked Presenting her report, the Head- of almmer yearly, thus, by a
Canada to produce tens of thousands AMSTERDAM, Dec. 20 (Reuter),-- mistress, Miss M. W. Newsholme, operative effort, winning predomin-fas an unpleasant shock to German co-News of the Langsdorf suicide came sald:
The school opened on Septemberance in the air similar to that enjoy-official circles, "Reuter" learns from 12 with 78 pupils, and this number at sea. has been the monthly average for
year.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS)
of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Wednesday, the 27th day of December, 1939, at
the
In November Miss Cavill joined the 3 p.m., at the Offices of the school staff on arrival from England, Public Works Department, by when Miss Buckwell left us to take the Order of His Excellency the up the duties of Head-mistress at
Kowloon Junior School. In January Governor of one Lot of Crown Mass Chol and Miss Green rejoined Miss Cavill was transferred to Quarry Bay Land at South Bay Road,
the
stoff In May Miss Tulloh left Repulse Bay, in the Colony of the service to get married and Mrs. Hong Kong. for a term of 21 Ritchie was appointed in her place. Miss Greig replaced Miss Swill who years,
ivent on home leave.
The health of the children has been good and the attendance cordingly evenly maintained.
Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo sal of the lot the Purchaser
if
not the applicant) will be required an authorised to deposit with ollicer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred |dollara-($200)-in-cash.-This-sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Bals
Registry No-
Locality
Garden Let
No. 110.
North-east of Rural
Building Lot No. 397, South Bay Road,
Repulse Bay.
Boundary Measurements
N. B. E.-1 W.
[feel|feet|fretitect
As per sulo
plau.
Contents in
1q. feet
Ana. Rent.
Upset
Price
About
6,200
$14
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The usual term examinations were held in March and July. After Ralston, Senior Inspector of Schools inspecting the March papers Mr.
wrote, 'I have examined the examina- tion papers and scripts with great interest. The standard of achieve- ment of plapils is generally more than satisfactory; and-the-staff-is-to-be congratulated on the care shown in setting and marking! On the July
papers he stated again that the results obtained were entirely satisfactory.
We have received good reports again of children who have left us for schools in other parts
world.
of the
The school building has been re painted and colour-washed through- the furniture repolished and the pictures cleaned. An extra window has been made in Class 1. which has greatly improved the lighting. The boys' playground has been resurfaced and the lower playground returfed. A second electric clock has been pro- vided. The premises are therefore in
Just now. conditions
good
I should like to take this oppor- tunity of thanking the Staff for their willing and ablo assistance through-
out the year.
Our thanks are especially due to
Peak day to the committee of the
Club for the loan of this hail, the Superintendent of the Botanical and
about 7 o'clock on Tuesday morning ing mines near Adamaster Light Forestry Department for the loan of
Sub-Lieut. T. Parsons of the long-l kong Naval Defence Force has re- ported that he sighted u floating mine! hear the Adamaster Light. He sunit it from his launch with Lewis-gun Are opposite Cheung Chou harbour,
Later he sighted three other drifi-
costumes.
They were moving in a westerly plants, the mothers for providing. direction, and he reports that he con- Ph siders them a danger to navigation.
They have not yet been destroyed. Gregor for her kindness in coming We all wish to thank Lady Muc-
here this afternoon to distribute the prizes. (Applause).
Prize List
Those who received prizes were: Class 1-Special in read-
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numbers, Hugh Morgan; General pro- gress, Ann Potter and Itoland Morley, Class 2-General progress, Fiona Anderson; Progress in reading, Judy Price: Progress in numbers, Michael
Stewart: special prize for neatness (presented by. Miss Newsholme), David
Ilsley,
Class 31st Prize, John Richards; 2nd Prize, Annick Mabille; 3rd Prize, Fameln Millett; special prize for neatness (presented by Miss News- bolme), Jane Israel,
Class 4-1st Prize, Mary Branson; 2nd Prize, Michelkie Mabille; 3rd Prize, Ann Thompson; special prize for noniness (presented by Miss Newsholme), Mary Branson; special prize for Music (presented by Miss Bicheno), Angela Court; special prizo for Gardening (presented by Miss Bicheno), Lillian Richmond.
Canadian Gives War Hospital
TORONTO, Dec. 20 (Reuter).----A private citizen of Toronto has given $150,000 (about £30,000) to pay for a hospital in Buckinghamshire, Eng-
land.
Conada will thus have, its flest war |hospital overseas; ?~-~~-
The gift was made to the Tarunto branch of the Red Cross, Society.
Palestine Medal To Be Struck
Berlin.
The Propaganda Ministry has not
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"absolutely baseless."
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