1926-09-01 — Page 11

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER

1926.

THE CHINA

MAIL.

11

(FIRST) ANNIVERSARY SALE NOW ON

FOR ONE WEEK ONLY Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to obtain Bargains in all kinds of Fuji Silks Crepe de Chines, Dresslengths, etc.

POPULAR SILK

STORE

Opposite Hongkong Hotel Entrance, No B, Pedder Street,

China Building

THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO, LTD.

ENGINEERS and SHPRUHDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRASS and IRON FOUNDERS. All work done in this establishment is guaranteed.

WAYFOONG.

OPENED BY LADY

* MACLEAY.

NEW HOME IN TIENTSIN

History of the Bank... The Tientsia Branch of the

toristic "style, some unvarnished tensive counters. While the ex- facta about the Chinese Republic, terior is impressive in its propor- tioned solidity, the interior has the rossons for Chinese ensan- gulned outlook, and the precise been designed with oriental splen- nature of the nilmonts from which dour of colour effects. The ex- were unstinted and this unfortunate country is suffer-pressions Ing. Now the creation of these vost,, unanimous. new premises of Wayfoong, together with the recent complotion of the The opening of the new Heng Chartered Bank and other fine Hongkong and Shanghai Banking long and Shanghat Bank building business houses in the neighbour Corporation was dras established in ir Tientsin on August 21 was an hood, seem to me, to belle, at any 1881 in the Victoria Road and the event of considerable importance rate in so far as the prosperity of present move is the fifth in its his- in the history of the northern port. Tientsin in concerned, the pessi-tory of nearly half a century's work The new building was opened by mistic predictions of thess able but in the town. The alte on the Bund Lady MacLeay, who was accom- somewhat, caustic critics, as the now being evacuated was opened on panied by Sir Ronald Macleay, the men who direct these great bank February 24, 1893,, when a banquet Frith Muister at Peking. Hising house would scarcely not have was given in honour of His Excel- Excellency and Lady AncLeny were launched upon such mighty cen-lency the then Viceroy of Chihll, L officially received by Mr. Donald structions of brick and mortar un- Hung-chang. Forbes, Tientsin agent of the 11. leas they had had the justification The year 1900 was an ill-omoned and S. Bank and Mr. Allen from of successful transactions in the one for China, but the Bank was Peking.

Others present included past, and the conviction, of In-fortunate in not having auffered the Brilish, Japanese and tallab creased business in the future. greater losses than thore Consuls-Genern and the Chairman

quens on the practically completè It is n the same spirit of stoppage of business of the British Municipal Council.

North in the China. During this period the as well as other leading citizens and optimism and confidence

British trade in Peking offer was burnt down and prosperity offels of the port.

North China and in the ever in the office in "ientsin Buffered creasing development of this great severely from shell fAre. Treaty port, that I would venture

(Applause).

Lady Mae Leay in her speech, paid beautifa) tribute to the late Mr. A. G.Stephen, former manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-to

We have aver thirty years' experience. We owe ten Slipways and caning Corporation. in Hongkong. accommodate any crufi of 200 feet long.

Town Office: 64, Connaught Rund Central, Hongkong, Tef Central No. 459. Shipyard: Sham-Sai-Pa," Kowlaim. Hongkong.

Estimates furnished on application.

Hongkong. April.1.1921.

Tel, Rawloon No. 9.

FRENCH NATURAL MINERAL WATER

VICHY CELESTINS

4

in bottina, half and splite

for Gout, Diabetes, Rheumastism, Gravel, Arthritis

VICHY-ETAT PREPARATIONS

Naturali alt from the waters.

VICHY-ETAT SALT VICHY-ETAT TABLETS VICHY ETAT COMPOUNDS

In line and botries.

or after meale.

make digestion, easy,

to make your own digestiva norated water.

„Rofuse substitutes.

Sheer Frocks

WITH daytime frocks of gossamer things and revealing

evening gowns your skin must be free from hair blem ish and your arms from armpit to wrist immaculate. The presence of superduous hair is most distasteful.

Protect your reputation for freshness and smartness with X-BAZIN. Safe and delightfully fragrant, X-BAZIN. will not coarsen, darken or encourage the future growth of hair. And most important of all, X-BAZIN leaves the skin creamy, soft and as cleanly modelled as a thing of sculpture. Today, before you don a sheer dress, make sure that you are ex- quisitely clean with X-BAZIN. ̧

Manufactured by HALL & RUCKEL, Inc.

New York, U. S. A

X-BAZIN

Famous French Way of Removing Hair,

Exclusive Agence for South China

R. H. KOTEWALL & CO..,P. C. Box 252, Hongkong

in.

conge-

“I CAN EXPLAIN."

HUMOUROUS FILM AT WORLD THEATRE.

[

offer my warm congratulations Mr. Barlow and to the

other Directors of the Hongkong and "Since that memorable day in Shanghai Basking Corporation of March. 1924, to which have allud-this signal proof of their courage fod," she mid, "a notable Bgurehead and foresight, and to express to! in the history of the Hongkong and you. Mr. Forbes, and to all the: Shanghai Banking" Corporation, has members of your staff. my barnest!

Gareth Hughes scores a triumph passed to the great Silence. Let good wishes for the success and in "I Can Explain" to be screened me pay a short tribute to the non-welfare of

Bask, at the World Theatre to-day neid to- [oured name of Mr. Stephen, a per- (Cheera). Under your wise enre morrow. Edgar Franklin, who wrote sonálity and a friend, whom, in the and administration and that of your Can Explain." under the title of pleasant by ways of numory, all successors. may, it go on thriving-"Stay Home," has supplied an ident who were issociated with or even if bleached and seared by time, yet sereen story full of adventurou worked anfter him, will always be untouched by decay--and if Inated excitement and rollicking humeur. happy to reenit He had great by a thousand storms of politics qualities, vision, perseverance and and revolutions. like some mighty driving force, and no one could ever lighthouse, firmly, built on rock, Dietert in him, any personal motive nover Aubmerged." Loud to open a branch in a South Ameri

dertaken and with the fame of a Great Buangier, he leaves behind him, the fragrant memory bovable nature, a loyal friend and a que patriot."e

ן!

your new

Other Speakers.

re-

Gareth Hughes plays the role of Jimmy Bery junior partner in the firm of Dawson & Berry, who plan

!can port. Jimmy ·ñeda himself in- a mess of complications when he is]

gambition, save that of giv- | plause); jing the best of his energy and

judgment to the work he had neg. P. C. Young. Chairman of Acensed by his partner of attempt

the British Municipal Council thening to take his wife, Dorothy proposed the coast of the "Hong Dayson from him. It is at this kong and Shanghai Banking Corepoint that the explanations begin. poration," and, added a few

but they do not end until all three have reached South America, where) marks appropriate to the occasion. Lady Macleny regrested the He described the new building as ife is just one surprise and ex-

planation after another. But it' alence of MY. "H. Stitt, late "combining the studied luxurious- manager of the Shanghai branch ofness of the Savoy Hotel with the rattling good fun and in addition he Pank, who had succumbed to solemn dignity of the Frogmore and a climax that tops off the whole

there are thrills and axcitement!

plot in splendid fashion.

ju desire to return Rome, propelled || Mausoleum."

Eso by health reasons..

Donald Forbes briefly

"In addition to Mr. Härhes the cast) present sketched the history of the Bank,

stating how the glamour of the Cun Explain" includes Grace past is gone and the difficulties or Purmond, Eastine Burkett, Herbert transition remain with us." Wel Hayes, Victor (Slim) Potel. Harry

and! look forward with a confidence Loraine, Nelson McDowell

many others. It is a George D. founded on past achievement. to a

Baker production for S-1 (Arthur) future of steady development, to continued cordial relations with Sawyer and Herbert Lubin), re the merchants of all countries and leased by Metro. to"still greater usefulness in China. the land of our adoption."

The speaker, then presented Lady

ķ

And believe mbition is to revel in all the pastimes of a country squire," said Lady MacLeny," "ike to think of him now, released from alf the worries in connection with the rates of exchange and the fluctuations of Chinese domestic Bands discuss- ing perchance the raising of pheasants with his Game Keeper,

WALL-PAPERS. instead of the fall of silver with his Shanghai brokers." (Laughter).

Lady Macleay puida gront Macleay, with a small memento of Wall-papers did not come into tribute to the architects of the new the occasion amid cheers. The common use in, Europe til the bulding which she described as presentation consisted of a beauti-eighteenth century, though they

this

treasure mart of theful diamond bracelet which "was appear to have been employed Empire which has been erected with graciously accepted."

much earlier by the Chinese. A all the care and skill that British Those present then took advan-few-rare examples exist in Bri- as early as enterprise and genins could devise."tage of the opportunity to inspect tain which may be

"A trio of eminent authora;" she the new building, its interior and the sixteenth century; these are continued, "one of them a local appointments, admiring its coloured imitations, generally in flock, "of celebrity-have been at great pains marbled piliars, granite walls, the fine

and old Florentine to tell us, each in his own charac-coloured mozaic floors and its ex- Genoese cut Velvets

new

"Three

ALWAYS COOL SWEET

FRAGRANT

Castles

CIGARETTES

THE

HONGKONG

HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTEL:

PEAK HOTEL.

Telegraphic Address: “KREMLIN, HONGKONG." AND

SHANGHAI

ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL; PALACE HOTELİ

KALEE. HOTEL; MÄJESTIC HOTEL Telegraphle Address: “CENTRAL, SHANGĦALTM

Tel. KowlooD

Na, &

HOTELS,

LIMITED,

In association with the Grand Hotel der Wagons 'Lits, Peking.

Tel. Aditron

PALACE HOTEL. P

(Three minutes from Kowloon Ferry Wharf & Rallway Station) Entirely under English Management. Electrie Light & Fans Throughout. Every Room with, Private Bath. Lounge Bar & Billiard Room, Unrivalled Cuisine under the personal supervision of the Proprietor. Termo moderate. Special terms to familles on application to

Mrs. J. H. OXBERRY, Proprietress.

CLERMONT VILLAS HOTEL

11, Chatham Road, Kowloon

Phone K,810. Choicest Location in the Colony in European section Fucing Harbour, and Unobstructed View of Hongkong, and Ships, entering and leaving the Part. Large Airy Rooms, with spacious Verandahs, all Newly Furnished and Equipped with Simmon's Beds, Bléstrie Fans, White Enamelled Bathro Hot Water Geysers, Flush Toilets. First Class Dining Room, Open to the Public Catering Department, ander European Supervision. For Terms und Information

Address:-MANAGEMENT.

ADELPHI HOTEL.

SINGAPORE.

Remodelled and Redecorated. » THE RENDEZ-VOUS OF THE SMART SET

TEA DANCES

EVERY TUESDAY. ·

DINNER DANCES EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY Specious Lounge Palm Court Roof Garden-Cinema The ONLY HOTEL IN SINGAPORE Atled Throughout with Modern Sanitation

Cables: Adelphi.

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

CATIAL LOCATION.

Afate, Fax and fighting, Karapena Baths

1.1 KLEJERIU TRAMB Pass Entrance, Electric and Sanitary Fitings, Hot and Cold Water BowleID

ronghout. Best of Food and Servior. Lachias staf Gents Hairdrywing Balvos, and Fior Tal. Cent. 37.. Telegraphic Addraai-"Vecy" KLA J. WITCHELL. Mana gər.

ADELPHI HOTEL, LTD., HARRY H. WILLIES,

Managing Director.

MASSAGE

Mr. SHIMIDZU Mrs. HONDA.

No. 24, Wyndham Street. Tel. C. 4945.

ATTRACTIVE

ADVERTISING

Sole

Agents:

MITSUI

ASAHI

BEER

BUSSAN

KAISHA.

Also packed in Regular 20% and 50%

"Where Cistles"

Cigarette

LET US SHOW YOU OUR FREE ILLUSTRATIONS.

UP-TO-DATE DESIGNS FOR EVERY

LINE OF BUSINESS.

"The China Mail"

HONGKONG'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER

Telephone C.22.

SOLD EVERYWHERE

No. 5, Wyndham Street.

Thua nävorimetrisk w sword by tim British American Tobacon Ca. (Ckana) Ladi

A-180