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Price $4
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International Oil Magnate Passes On
(Reu- HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 1 ter). The death here to-day of Mr Inter- William Rhodes Davis, the nationally known oil magnate, at the lige of 52 recalls his netlvilles at the Line of the Mexican Government's expropriation of British and Ameri- can owned citields.
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BANK HOLIDAY
Saturday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
POST OFFICE
to connect Air Mail to Rangoon with the British Overseas Airways Service will until further notice be closed on Mondays and Fridays, Correspondence for despatch by this route 1st be superscribed by
In accordance with Government Ordinance, The Exchange Banka will be closed for the transaction"C.N.A.C." of Publle Business on Monday, the 4th August, 1941. (The first Monday In August).
Ilongkong, 30th July; 1911,
G.
*R.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Tuesday, the 5th day of August, 1941, at 3 p.m. at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of
Land Crown one. Lot of Cheung Sha Wan, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from
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GENERAL HOLIDAY
Argentine
Anti-Nazi
Sentiment
Following Subversive
Disclosures
BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 1 (Reuters. -The breaking off of diplomatic relations between Argentina and Germany is expected to be urged by Argentine Merabers of Parliament: Investigating
registered" and following selusures by the Parlla-
On Monday, 4th August, the. Gene- ral Post Office and Kowloon Central Post Office will be open from 0 am. to Noon, Sheungwan Branch Post Office will be open from 8 am to 10.00
am, and the other Branch Post Offices will be entirely closed.
There will be one collection from the pillar boxes as on
ot delivery
and Olie ordinary correspondence at 11.30 am. There will also be one delivery of ordinary correspondence at 11 mm. Post Offices at Branch from the Stanley, Talpo an Un Lang.
The Money Order Ofice will be entirely closed.
INWARD AIR MAILS
Committee mentary
totalitarian activities.
Mr Damnite Taborda, Chairman of prces con- the Commitive, told ference here that he understood that Rome members of Congress were go- Com- Taborda said: "The in to advocate this course.
itles has proved the existence of
with netivities totalitarian
rainifications abroad. These, portant actions constitute a serious threat to the
Mr
Im-
July, 1898, with the option of Atr Mall by "Pan American Airways of this country and its
renewal at a Crown Rent to be #xed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the RING, for one fur- ther term of 24 yeurs less the last three days thereof,
Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required to deposit with
Ile was then reported negotiating a deal for the export of a large quantity of Mexican oil to Germany on a barter basis. Shortly after the outbreak of war, Mr Davis dealed reports that he had arranged for the sale of Mexican oil to Kalyanle, the sum for trans-shipment to Germany.
Volunteer Forces
Two promotions in the Hongkong
Volunteers are announced in to-day's
Government Gazette.
Bombardier A. M. J.
Wright and
Pte P. M. Nolasco da Silva are to be
Second Lieutenants.
His Excellency the Governor has approved
the relinquishment
Sub-Lieut D. B. Izatt of his
by
comTM
mission isa the Hongkong Naval Volunteer Force, as from July 19.
The
Hongkong Telegraph Eleventh Annual Amateur Photographic Competition June-September, 1941. Two Silver Trophies Awarded "by ILFORD LTD.
For the best and second-best entries,
Three Silver Trophies Awarded by EASTMAN KODAK CO. First Prizes in each of the three Sections.
$250
CASH PRIZES
SECTION ONE
$250
Interior scenes. Table Top and Still
-Life-Studies..
(Exluding portraiture, plants and and flowers).
1st KODAK SILVER TROPHY 2nd $40. 3rd $30. 4th $10
SECTION TWO Portraiture. 1st KODAK SILVER TROPHY 2nd $40. 3rd $30. 4th $10
SECTION THREE Plants and Flowers. 1st KODAK SILVER TROPHY 2nd $50. 3rd-$30. 4th $10 RULES
The following Rules wi govern the Competition:
-The Competition is open to all
photographers.
The entries awarded the Ilford Troplues for the best and second- best pictures in the Competition, will not be entitled to any other prizes.
The prizes will be awarded to the competitors sending in what are adjudged to be the best photo- Each graphe in each Section. entry must be accompanied by a form which will be published during the period of the Com petition, and which muri pasted on back of entry, 4.The right to publish any or all of the entries is reserved to the Hongkong Telegraph,
bo
6-All photograplis Entered muni have been taken in the Colony of tiongkong. Photographs which have been irendy entered ta ather Competitions are ineligible. -No responsiblity will be accepted for non-delivery of, loss of, or damage to entrlen
7-All entries to be either black, Repla, or toned pictures, and must be mounted. Coloured photo- Graphs are ineligible.
6-Pictures submitted in
should be accompan
by
tones
smaller print in black and white, -No pleture to entered in more
than one Section.
10-Mounts to be only white or creara, must be of one of the following #izes:-10x12 10x20,
11. No correspondence will be entered into in connection with the Com- retition,
12-Member of the Staffs of the and the Hongkong Telegraph South China Atorning Post are not permitted to compete.
13.The deelston of the Judges, shall
Le Anal,
24-At la conclusion of the Cam- petition, entries will be returned to competitors on appileation at the Telegraph offices within seven days.
#trictly
10. The use of silason, in
forbidden.
NAME
ENTRY FORM
SECTION
ADDRESS
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ollicer who will be present at the of two hundred dollars. ($200) in cash. This sum
Direct
Franciaco
Servico"-San date, 5th August......... Așɣ. 12. Alr Mall by "Pan American Airways Francisco Direct Service"-San date, 19th August.......Aug. 20.
OUTWARD AIR MAILS
Monday, Aug. 4-
Virtual Belligerency
Mr Taberdaulted; "All elementa RLC- connected with this totalitarian
of everything, scornful tion are Argentinian and their activities can be described virtual potential | belligerency."
that
It is understood unofficially the Argentine Government has asked the German Embassy to explain why was wireles transmitting set found in the diplomatic huggage of
Air Ball by Air to tangoen to con- nect with the "British Oversea Always." authorised
a high German Embassy official lust K.P.O. and G.P.O.
..Aur. 4, 11.30 a.m. week. In the opinion of the govern- Reg. Ord.
...Aug. 4, Noonment, the transmitter cannot be re-
torded as
diplomatic permissible Friday, Aug. 8
baggage.
With the latest disclosures, publie connect with the "British Overseas
the
is Nazis against opinion perceptibly hardening.
will be refunded on payment of Air Mall by Air to Bangoon the Purchase price.
to
Airways."
Reg.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Boundary
¡Bieasurements
ANTESO
¡No. of Sale.
Registry No.
Wing Street Fuk Wing
& Cheung Wah Street between Hing
Street
Ter
Please use, block letters and paste one of theer forms on back. of each Entys
New Kowloon
X.
{trel|fent|tretiferi
As per sale
plan.
$12,600
Contents in
sq. feet.
Upset Price
Ann. Rental
about
000*1=
K.P.O.
..Aug. 8, 4 pan. Ord.........Aug. 8. 4.30 p.m.
G.r.O.
Reg. Ord.
..Aug. 8, 4 p.m. .Aug. 5, 4.30 p.m. Tuesday, August 12 Air Mail for Manila, Guam, Honolulu,
U.S.A. and Europe via "Pan Ame rican Airways and Trans-Atlantie Bervices."
KP.0.
Reg. Ord.
Reg.
Ord.
Aur., 12, 5 p.m. Aur. 12, 5.30 p.m. GP.O.
Aug. 12, 5 p.m. Aug. 12, p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20
Air Mall for Manila, Guam, Hono- lulu, U.S.A., and Europe via "Pan-" and Trans- American Airways Atlantic Services."
K.P.O.
.Aug. 26, 5 p.m. ..Aug. 26, 5.30 p.m.
Reg.
Ord.
G.P.0.
Iteg. Ord.
the
The purchaser of the lot will be required to pay to the auctioneer in cash the sum of $1,200.00 fbeing 10% of the upset price) immediately after the fall of, the hammer, the balance premium being paid in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.
NOTICE
of
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DEFENCE REGULATIONS 1940 The following ratca Will charged for matling single coples of the following newspapers abroad:--- South China Morning Post
China and Macao
10 cents per copy British Empire and Foreign- 25 cents per copy
The Hongkong Telegraph China and Macao
10 cents per copy British and Foreign 20 cents per copy
25 cents Saturdays.
NEW ZEALAND'S CHIEF OF STAFF
WELLINGTON, Aug. 1 (Reuter). -Described by the Delence Minister, Mr F. Jones as "the most outstand- ihe ing offeer in
New Zealand regular forces," Brigadier Edward Puttick has been appointed Chief of General Staff in New Zealand in succession to Major General Sir John Dugan.
Mr Jones, commenting on Brigadier two Puttick's excellent record in wars said that he had played a nutable part in bringing the expedi tionary force up to its high standard, und he paid tribute to his work in Greece and Crete,
His experience abroad would be mont valuable in meeting New Zea- land's defence needs.
Brigadier Puttick is leaving for. home almost immediately.
The following have been permitted
to quit the Hongkong Defence Reserve: Richard Maricham, with effect from July 20; and Robert Mitchell Wright, with effect from July 20.
Hong Kong and Social Welfare Council
REFUGEES & DESTITUTE POOR
at the four
FOOD KITCHENS
1. St. Peter's
2. Salvation Army
3. Xaumati
4. Shum Shot Po
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Belgians Impervious
To Propaganda
(Reuter)-A LONDON, Aug. 1 number of Belgians have been ar- rested by the Germans In Brussels for openly showing scepticism of faked Nazi propaganda films, accord- ing to "Inbel" (Free Belgian news service).
Those films purporting to show damage in London streets after Ger-1 man air raids had in reality been inken in Rotterdam.
CIGARETTE CASES VANITY CASES COMPACTS
styled
by
ELGIN AMERICAN
See these and a
variety of other smart models in the Silverware Dept.
and Toilet Articles Dept.
The WING ON
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easure
Relax in Cool Conditioned Comfort in Hong Kong's Smartest, Happiest and Friendliest Rendezvous-
oda oda Fountain Restaurant
WINDSOR HOUSE
Appetising Breakfasts, Delicious Coffee, Tiffins, Toas, Snacks & Suppors, and All- Day Soda Fountain and Ico Cream Service.
Featuring RAYMOND LUI & His Hawaiian Troubadours, playing their haunting melodies every Sunday - Monday - Wednesday & Friday at 5 p.m.
BANKS
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Incorporated by Hoyal Chatter 1853,
Paid-up Capital
Reserve Fund ....
£3,000,000
#0,000,000
Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000
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Banking Business transacted,
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BAVINGS ACCOUNTS also opened in Local Currency and Sterling with interest allowed at rates obtainable on application, The Bank's Head Ofce in Landso undertakes Executor and Trustee bual-
Brita ness, and claims recovery of Income Tax overpaid, on terma which of it any ascertained at may be Agencies and Branches,
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Manager.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED
Head Omce:-15, Gracechurch Street, London, F.CJ.
Authorized Capital
Subscribed Capital Fald-up Capital..
Reserve Fund and Rest
BANKERS:
£3,000,000
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Every description of Exchange Business transacted.
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D. BENSON,
Manager.
CHURCH NOTICES
CHRIST CHURCH
(WATETU.00 ROAD, KOWLOON TONG)
after Sunday, August 3-6th Sunday Trially 7.16 sm, Corporate Communion followed by breakfast, to which all com anunleants are invited; 0.40 a.m. Choral Eucharist. Preacher: The Vicar; 11 am tin Mandarin) Cale. Choral Eucharist brant & Preacher: Rt Rev. Bishop of Hangkong.
The Mandarin Congregation have or- ranged a farawell tifin pay Rosenthall to Bishop Hall, Air T. K. Chiu & Rev. Immediately after the 11 am, service
A tennis match and a bridge contest between the English & Mandarin Con- gregations will be held in the afternoon and evening respectively, Tim, tea and Aupper will be supplied at a nominal charge.
Thursday, August 7-Holy Communion 7 aan; Chols Practice 0 p.m.
EMMANUEL CHURCH (210, NATHAN ROAD)
Sunday August 311 am. Moming Worship followed by Communioh Service Preacher: Rev. W. N. Newbern of the Christion and Missionary Alliance: 3 p.m. Sunday School. Classes for Young People at 9. fl Wood Road. Teachers: Bir and Mrs Ancil Nance; 7.30 p.m. Song mńrvica followed by Gospel Message. Preachers Rev. T. Mulholland of the China Inland Missler.
Monday-130 p.m. Solder's and Air- men's Christian Association: 0 pan, Bible Study at 792. Nathan Road.
Tuesday 7.30 p.m. Young People's Club, Wednesday 8 pun, Prayer Meeting. Thursday p.m. Soldier's Meeting n Scandal Joint: 0 p.m. Bible Study q1 Lock Road 2nd Floor.
Friday Bible Study Classe as usual, Daily Vacation Bible School for children 4-15 years old begnning August 11, 8.30
Registration Free.
am.
METHODIST CHURCH (QUEEN'S ROAD EAST)
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper After Morning Service
%
Services on Sunday, August Preachers Morning, Rev. J. E. Sand- bach: Evening. Rev. E. Moreton.
Morning Parade Service at 10.16 .175,- This will be followed by the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, Hymns: 5, 700, 525, 763, 011.
Evening Service at 7 pan-Hymn: 203. 101, 490,
Notices for the Week Following the Evening Service & Social Itour will be held at the S, S. Ileno.nt 0.30 p.m. All Servicemen and civiliane warmly welcomed.
Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. Meeting for Prayer
and Fellowship at S. & 8, klonic.
UNION CHURCH (KENNEDY ROAD).
.Evening Morning Servien 10.30 Service & p.m. Preacher at both ser
Dow vices, Rev. K. Mackenzie
The Bacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the close of Evening Service,
There will be a meeting of the Manage- ment Committee in the Church all on Sunday, August 10th after Morning Ser-'- vico.
A BROKEN DOWN SYSTEM, This Dondition for dihaava) to which mang Cams are given bat few zeally understand, fa Je simply Wonkatuning besak down so it werk, of the lil forces that eustala the system. Në eskiter what may be fis oauses (tie); viu almoet numberless), its symptoms are nonoh the aimes: the more prominent being alesplomskits, sen of prostration or weariness, depresilon of} spirite and wall of energy for all the ordinary Mars of life. Now, what soon le exsonlial is All such cases is increased vitsilty-vigour, WITHI strength and energy to throw of these morbidi feelings, and a night succeeds the day this may be more ouriality secured by = parse në THE NEW PRENOH, REMEDY.
THERAPION NË 3
than by any other known pembination. Bo surely as it is taken to socordance with, the printed": direpitons will the shattered health be restored THE KXARING LAMP OF LIFE DELIGHTED" URVAPRESH BIR sind new existence imparted in place of what had po lainly seemed worn-out, 1104 up and valves a Love, Lain perparation fa suitable 1er kit ages, Donatello and wondistonn, in nither sex ; and li is dimonit te jmagină a disease or deisogement whone mkiit Soatura la waakness, that will, pot be speadily and permanently overcome by this recuperative smotanon, whitta to Chilnet Tp-cast ain oblivion #verjinfor: that had pewonded t for this widespread is somurre: Die kumally,