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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1927.

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TO LET. ‹

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Tooma

TO LET. TWO unfurnished. Chatham Road. facing

Moderate rental. harbour.

Suit- able for two bachelore, Britishers, Apply Box No. 187, c/o "China Blatt"

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NOTICES.

INAUGURAL RACE MEETING

FOR CHINA. PONIES of the INTERNATIONAL RACE & RECREATION CLUB dt: Macuo

on 6th & 6th February, 1927.

Events: First Day. 1-The Opening Cup (Once Round)

Winner $400*

NOTICES.

THE CHINA MAIL.

OUR VOLUNTEERS.

QUEEN'S COLLEGE OLD BOYS EXTRACTS FROM THIS WEEK'S

NOT

ASSOCIATION.

NOTICE.

ORDERS.

COMING FIELD DAY,

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STRANGE AFFAIR,

LIVED FIVE WEEKS WITH DEAD MAN.

"TOO TERRIFIED" TO TELL...

[OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Extracts from this week's orders that the SEVENTH GENERAL

Described by the Coroner as an Hong Kong Volunteer extraordinary explanation for con MEETING of the Association will of the

cealing the death of her brother for Itake place

on THURSDAY, the Defence Corps (issued to-day) are

five wooks, was, the story told by as under:- 27th of January, 1927, at 5.80. p.m.

Miss Christina Fraser at the inquost| In the Hall of Queen's Collego.

Field Day.

on Alexander Fraser (73), whose By Order of the General Committee A Field Day will be held in the body was found at Oukmend-road, 2.The Arels Prota Stakda (Fivo þ

"C. G. ANDERSON,

neighbourhood of Fanling on Sun-S.E. He died about October 30. Furlongs) Winner $260+

Hon. Secretary day, Feb. 13. Full detalle will be published later. This will count as 3.--The Governor's Cup (One Mile), Hong Kong, 20th January, 1927.

one day in camp for those who Winner $360+

have been unable to complets the 4.-The Macao Shink Stakes (%

requisite four days... Mile)-Winner $300*

-The Prata Grande Stakes (Three Furlongs) Winner $250+

Winner $300*

TO LET-Fully Furnished Top "Floor Flat, Humphreys Building. 6-The U-Un Stakes (Half Mile)-

for six months or possibly longer from end April. Apply Box No.1* 468, eo "China Mail"

On

TO LET-Furnished House Peak. All modern conveniences. Apply, Box No. 461, c/o "China Mail

WANTED.

Good

WANTED—American Superinten- dent for Shipping Office. salary for experienced man. Apply Box No. 464, en "China Mail"

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Evente: Second Day.

The Canton Stakes (Three Fur- longa)Winner $2604

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL RACE MEETING.

THE

THE DATE for the closing of entries has been POSTPONED

The Mongha Stakes (Half Mile)ant! WEDNESDAY, 26th January,

-Winner $250+

3.-The Hong Kong Plate 1⁄4 mile)

--Winner $300*

4.The Jockey Cup

longs-Winner $250*

Five Fur-

1927, at 5 p.m.

By Order,

C. B.. BROWN,

། Secretary.

5.The Ladies' Purse (Half Milo) Hong Kong, 14th Jan, 1927.

Winner $200+,

6. The Lunugural Sweep Staker: (One Mile)Winner $700 (1) The Visitors Cup (Five Fur- longy)--Winner $260+.

HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB,

8.--Mafoo Race (Half Mile)-Win- EN

Casuala.

Musketry Part at Stonecutters pr Sundays, January 23 and 30..

This is the last opportunity for members of the Corps who have 'net yet completed Part II to attend.

Launch will leave Murray Pion

Misa Fraser, who appeared dis: | stressed, said her brother had been a surveyor and land registrar, but retirad fifteen years ago on'a pen-|| sion. He had had stomach. trouble"] for years. When she want to his bedroom en the morning of October 90 he was lying across the bed doad, The Coroner. What did you do?- I was too upset to do anything.

Kept the"Secret,`

Did you tell anybody No. When did you first tell anybody?

at 9 am, and call at Kowloon Pier-1 think it was on a Tuesday, when I told Mn. Weston, the rent collec tor. I was too terrified to go any. where else.

at 9.10 a.m.

Engineer Company.

Signal Section parade at Head quarters at 5.30 pm. on Monday and Thursday,

Armoured C

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Whenever who went out, she said, she locked the door after her.

*(16) ---All things ho ind' got vet Gred Part 1, Makry Curso must make, a pont of attending at ANTRIES for the Forthcoming Stonecutters Range e either Sen-old

Racas close on WEDNESDAY, days, January 23 or 30, preferably 26th January, 1927; at 5 p.m. and the former date. Entries Close at 8.00 p.m. on the must be sent to the Secretary, c/o for Canton Shipping Office. Apply 25th January, 1927. Box No. 165, c "China, Mail"

WANTED.-European Accountant

with WANTED:-- Typist,.

good! knowledge of, general office work for Candon Shipping Office. AppİZ. Box No. 466, "China Mail!"

"MISCELLANEOUS.

YOUR

YOUR visiting cards neatly and promptly printed-China Mail Office, No. 5, Wyndham St.. Telephone Central 22,

LAMMERT BROS,

A JUTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS,

Public Auctions-

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THE Undersigned have received instructions from Madam Á. Cousins to sell by Public Auction:

WEDNESDAY,

the 26th January, 1922, " commencing Pt 245, pim:

at No. 4, Felix Villas, Mount Davis Road, Pokfulam

A-Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE:

Comprising:-

Tenk Hatatand, Chesterfield Couch Chairs, Bookcase, Pictures, Ornaments, etc.. ein.

Teak Dining Table, Sideboard',

ner--$100.

Entrance Fee

+

Entrance Fee

$5. 33

+

Entrance Blee

$10

(P) Entrance Fee

$20

(Sq.) LU-LIM IOC

17th January, 1927.

Chairman.

THE HONG KONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.

IN that

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the THIRTY-NINTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

Linstead! & Davis, Alexandra Buildings, on or before this date:

Entry Forms are now ready and enn be had at the Jockey Club Stables, Race Course, Hong Kong Club or Linstead & Davis.

"Hong Kong, 14th January, 1927.

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HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

ADDITION TO PROGRAMME FOR ANNUAL MEETING.

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First Day-Tenth Race. The Racing Stakes.

of SHAREHOLDERS in this Com-WINNER 36001--Second $200:- Third $100.—for Grifins of pany will be held at the Offices of. Medars, JARDINE, MATHESON & this Meeting and Ponies that have!

Subscription never won, a Race,

Co., LTD. on THURSDAY. 27th Griffins of this Meeting allowed 3 January, 1927, at noon for the lbs. Weight for inches. 15 per purpose of receiving the Report of scale. Winners barredi Jockey A Allowance. Entrance $10.-One the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the Mile. Entries for, this race should he attached to the Entry Forms year ending 31st December, 1926.

already issued.

By Order.

The REGISTER of SHARES of the Conipany wil ba CLOSED from FRIDAY, · 14th January to THURSDAY, 27th January, both daya Inclusive, during which period no transfer of shares can be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

L. S. GREENHILL,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 6th January, 1927.

Dinner Waggon Dinner Set. Class THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY,

Ware, Cutlery Cooking Stove and Utensils, et, ele.

Double and Single Tenk Bed- Wardrobes with stentis.

Gluss Doors, Chest of Drawers. Dressing Tables, Marble Top "Washstands, Electric Table Fans, etc., etc:

!!

AL80.

LIMITED.

ΓΙ

C. B. BROWN.

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Secretary.

Hong Kong. 19th January, 1927:

NOTICE

WE, the undersigned, bog to announce

that we have opened branches in Henan, Shameen, 'Canton, No. 11, Yee Ma Loa, West Bund;, 1st floor and at No. 10, On Wo Lee, West Bund, under- taking the shipping of cargoal in launches and steamers running from Canton to Wuchow, Kongmoor and Hong Kong. We guarantee the "aufe TOFICE IS HEREBY GIVEN arrival of all cargo and hold ourselves

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

N THAT THE TWENTY-NINTH responsible for any damage that may

ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING occur charging a very moderate rate. Cottage Plano by "W. Bach & OF THIS COMPANY will be held Indian watchmen will look to the load- Co, Berlin.

1 Victrola XIV and Records.

AND

Lot Pots and Plants. A

+

at the Office of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd), on FRIDAY, the 28th January, 1927, at 11 a.m., for the purpose of receiving the

On View from Tuesday, the 25th Report of the Directors together

January. 1927.

Catalogues will be lasued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers Hong Kong, 20th January, 1927.

THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public

Auction

011

THURSDAY,

the 27th January, 1927, commencing at 2:30 p.m.

at their Sales Room, Euddell Street.

A Nice Assortment of

CHINESE CURIOS

comprising:-

Porcelaina, Bronzea. Jade, Chin-

with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st December. 1926.

The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, the 18th January, 1927 to FRIDAY, the 28th January, 1927,

both days inclusive:

By Order of the Board Directors, ..

of

F. H. CRAPNELL

Acting Secretary Hong Kong, January, 11th 1927.

UNION WATERBOAT, COMPANY, LIMITED.

ese Prints, Agate, Amber, Crystal, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

otc., etc.

ALSO

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A Few Pieces · CANTON BLACKWOOD WARE (Particulars from Catalogue). On View from Wednesday, the 26th January, 1927.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 20th January, 1927.

GREAT CHEAP SALE

for

3 DAYS ONLY

Lammert Bros., will carry on the le

..of..

Au Chic Parislen's Salvage

comprising:-

1

Dresses, Costa, Dress, Materiais, Hats, Corsets, Ribbons, etc, etc. for account of the Insurance Companier Concerned at Second Floor, Room: No. 8, Pedder Building. 20th January, 1927.

TWENTY-SECOND

AN-

TNUAL GENERAL MEETING

of SHAREHOLDERS. wil be hold in the Offices of Messrs. Dodwell & Company, Limited, on MONDAY, the Blat January, 1927, at 11 a.m. for the purpose of receiving the report of the General Managera together, with a Statement of Ac

ing and unloading of cargoes,

"WANG LEE & CD., Bank of Canton Building. Hong Kong, Jun 20th, 1927.

UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS;

THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.

The following ancipimed tele grams are tying at the office of The Great Northern Telegraph Company (Limited)-

Corelaw from Los Angeles

California.

Yuenkoshi, from Kobe, Franvelin, from New York,"

E. V. JESSEN,

Superintendent Hong Kong Station, Jan. 20, 1927.

EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH CO

List of Unclaimed Telegrams

counts to 81st December, 1926.

The Transfer Books of the Com-lying in E. E. Telegraph Office, pany will be CLOSED from the Hong Kong. 24th to 31st, January, 1927, both dates, inclusive..

DODWELL & CO., LTD., General Managers. Hong Kong, 18th January, 1927.

LADIES

You will be "Interv ested in OWL TRI- BAR Female Sup=. positorići. Amower- ful nathepile and proventative, Guarati- toed perfectly harmitas, noo-poisonous. Sent prepaid in plaig wrapper $1.35 BAR. T. A WORKS, Manopolets. Ava, 1.0, Muzik, 19. T. Send for free hooldet.

(2.) There will be parades for

members of the Companyat | Volunteer Headquarters, on Mon- days, Jan. 24 and 31 at 5.30 p.m.

In view of the near approach of the General's Inspection it is im- portant that there should be a large attendance at these parades and at which there will be instruction in

The Coroner; la the explanation that you give to the jury why you pelavet in this extraordinary man- her that you were terrified ?--Yes.

Jola Richard Woston" said when e went to the fiat to collect the rent, Fraser, who was very agitated, him that her brother was dead. He asked her where he was Buried, and she told him the body was still in the flat. He was very surprised to hear this, and com municated later with the police. Leslie Evan Fraser, a distant re Intive. said Miss Fraser naver cor-

sponded with any body." That was' the extent of her eccentrfeity.

Mrs. Alee Maud Green, who has lived to the But beneath the Frasers for some years, said Mise Fraser

;)

PAT SOMERSET

· EDITH DAY

PRINCESS ILEANA

CROUN PRINCE HÜMDERT

at, playing in London, said that a divorce action against her husband, Pat Somerset, also of the British stage, had beer filed. A marriage has been arranged between Crown Princo Humbert of Italy and Princess, Ileana of Roumanis, said reports from Europe.

Arms Drill followed by shooting on the Miniature Range.

N.C.O.'s will see that, their sec- tions attend both the musketry course and these special parades.

had not spoken to her for eight years.

Dr. Creed, of King's College Hos- pital, said the man died about.Octo- Was ber 80. He thought debth caused by heart failure, due to lack Infantry Company;

of nutrition, which might have been- Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 6.30. p.m.:-caused by digestive trouble. No. 1. Platoon at miniature range: Lewis gunners under L/Sgt. S. Jarvis, M.C.; No. 2 Platoon arma,

drill; Nos. 3 & 4 Platoons at Head- quarters and not Kennedy Road ronge as stated. Signalling class

as usual.

The Coroner, in summing up, suid Misa Fraser seemed entirely to have lost her head.

"How any person could remain in house with the dead, body of her brother all those weeks, keeping that ghastly secret locked up within]} Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 6.30 pm: her bosom without telling a single No. 1 Platoon at Kennedy "Road soul, is a state of mind which is range: No. 2 Platoon at Headquar- very difficult to explain," he said. tors; Lewis gunners under section The jury recorded a verdict of commanders; remainder for signall-Death from Natural Causes," add- ing class...

ing that they did not think that Miss. Fraser was quite normal at the time.

Strength.

The following re-joined the Corps- and is posted to the Mounted In- fantry Company:-Pte. F. T. Orr.

Promotion.

Corpl. F. C. Goodmen, No. 6 Platoon, is promoted to Lance- Sergeant.

། Marksman. The undermentioned has qualified As marksman and Is entitled to wear the badge for one year: Pte. G. E. Brownfield H.K. Hotal, from Sim Maskell, No. 6 Platoon, 90 points. gapore.

Charles Watkins Post Restante; from Reading...

Dragon, from Bombay. Hiproof, from Chicago. Leebing Bonhedge, from Vancou ver. E

Vatmaler, from Singapore. Wyime, from Annandalensw Zawim, from Multan.

E.A. LEGGATE":

Superintendent, Hong Kong, 18th January, 1927.

Leave.

The following are granted leave of absence from the Corps: L/Cpl. T. C. T. Beck, M.I. Co., from March 1, to Feb 28, 1928

Pte. Ho Ki A.C. Co, from Jan. 15, to March 14

Pte GB Twemlow, A.C. Co from March 20, to Jan, 19, 1928.

Pte. E. G. Reston, No. 2 Platoon, from Jan. 22, to Jan. 21, 1923.

Realguation

Pte. B. J. Goodman, Reserva Company, it permitted to resign from the Corpa,

HONGKONG HOTEL.

January 19, 1927.

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Clues AcroBA.

2. A kind of plant...

4.

To strike.

10. Az exclamation.

7. A colour,

11. Blasphemous utterance.

12. "Bag" without the "B",

13. An imaginary line in the hen-

vens.

18. Pleasant.

18. Moro noisy,

20. Occurs in speech,

22. A station..

24. Girl's name (abbrev.)

25. A deity.

26. A stop.

PT. To split.

30. Point of compars

91. Artistically finished.

33, Gold.

35. Point of compass.

37. To place.

80: Point of' compass.

42. Proceed.

43. A prophet.

46. Same as twenty across,

47. Steamship (abbrev.)

48, L-S-D, mixed.

49. The way of things.

50. Us.

52 Out from. 53. A

A plant

had.

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from which Tapioca is

57. First Class.

59. Disguise. 64. Night:

66. To enclose,

68. To stacy carefully. 6. To cook anew.

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79. High country.

73. A couple."

75. A weapon.

70. Impetuosity.

78. Quadruped dike a sheep,

80. Prosecutea. 82. Gentlemen:

83. Printers measure (plural). 84. Goes over.

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84

Clues Down.

1. Quiotens.

2. A atcse used in making altars,

etc.

3. Having footwear.

4. Mamphite gnd.

5. Possessive pronoun.

6: To this extent,

17.

Volcanic matter.

6. A ritual.

Played

out

11. A large tract of water.

14. A valley,

15. "Fir" without the ""

17. A wheel (reversed).

19. A greasy. liquid

21. In natural state.

23. Bed.

28. A thin covering.

29. One who is inconstant.

32. Point of compass.

84. Poom set for music.

The auth 354

30. An extremity.

97. To, cease.

88. Coarse,

40. Point of compass.

Point of compass.

41. Obstruction. "

48. Persian necklace.

51. A true.

53. Species of birds (plural). '54: Hail,

65..

Choice drink.

Se Latin for Grampus

57. To point.

69. Inactive.

60. To unmix type.

81. Small insects,

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Style 88. To endorse.

68. Розвелиев, 69. A stalk.

71. Aloft

72. Fower.

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74. Moaning Noti

77, A measure of weight'(Chinese). 70: Since,

81. Two Es."

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No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong. DEAR SIRS,

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for

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