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JANUARY 22, 1927.

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AND SURVEYORG,

-Public Auctions

Twenty-five Words three inser-

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tional word (our cents for three - insertions.

TO LET.

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NOTICES.

NOTICE.

WE, the undersigned, beg to announce,

that we have opened branches in Honang Shameen, Canton, No. 11, Yee Ma Lou West Bund, 1st hor and at No. 15, On W: Lee, West Bund under- taking the shipping of cargoes in launchce und steamers running from Canton to Wuchow, Kongmoon and Hong Kong. We guarantee the "safe

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NOTICES.

HOLLAND PACIFIC TRADING CO. MACAO & HONG KONG

IN

THE CHINA MAIL,

connection with the proposed

voluntary liquidation of the above Arm, owing to the death of Mr. J. H. van Gennep Luhrs, the

sole proprietor, all persons having Instructions to well by PublicJclaime against or owing moneys to. the Arm's estate, are requested to send particulars thereof to the Macao Office before Monday, the 24th of January 1927.

ON

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MONDAY, the 24th Jan., 1927 at 11 a.m.

at their Saloe Room. Duddell: Street. (for account of the concerned)

9 Cases Check Back Overcoatings, more or less damaged by fresh water. Terma-Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers..

Hong Kong, 21st January, 1927,

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

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on.

WEDNESDAY,

the 20th January, 1927, commencing at 2.45. p.m.

n No. 4, Felix Villas, Mount Davla Road, Pokfulam

A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE

Comprising:--

Chesterfield

Teak Hutstandi Couch, Chairs, Bookcase, Pictures, Ornaments, etc. etc.

Teak Dining Table, Sideboard.

Hong Kong, 14th January, 1927.

"ABSURD" CLOTHING.

PUBLIC SCHOOL METHODS CRITICISED.

· TOP-HAT ABOMINATION.

"The Top Hat is an abomination with no redeeming feature.

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This was the verdlet delivered on Dec. 18 bofore the Parents' Asso- station by Dr. Henning Belfrage, of the New Health Society, Girla he Baid were as a rule sensibly clad, but boys were made to put on mon- atrous coats and waistcoats and hate that wore atrocious. Of this the Christ's Hospital boys were an

QUEEN'S COLLEGE OLD BOYS extreme example.

ASSOCIATION.

NOTICE.

NEAR DEATH.

RUGBY PLAYER'S BROKEN NECK.

WALKING ABOUT.

A case of a young man walking. about for three weeks with a partly) broken neck is reported from Rugby On September 25 Mr. Albert Edward Times, aged about 20, of Pinfeld-treet, New Bilton, Rugby, took part in a Rugby football match at Lutterworth, and during a scrum- mage his head was forced against that of an opponent.

In his neck. and he collapsed un- He felt, he says, something crack. Sunday should in part, he urged, conscious. He was taken to Lutter. be devoted to outdoor exercise, but was detained for five weeks,

worth Cottage Hospital, where he] boys were made pu that day to wear For three weeks he remained at a travesty of adult dress-an home and occasionally went for anachronism and absurdity which short walks, When, however, he at- should certainly disappear. In one tempted to go some distance, he including socks, had necessarily to and his head began to hang froward. be black, though lighter fabrics Yielding to the entreaties of his

are known to be better:

mother, he visited the hospital at To realise this it was only St. Cross, Rugby, where he was put tories of plants and boya. necessary to compare. the life his-under the X-rays and it was found Boys that the vertebre had been almost had need of exposure of the skin to severed, cool air and sunlight.

"CHINA MAIL" CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.

$50 MUST BE WON EVERY WEEK.

FIRST READ THESE RULES CAREFULLY THROUGH,

1. The PRIZES in this competition will be AWARDED STRICTLY

on MERIT.

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2. Each solution sent In must be made on the coupon cut from the

"China Ma Any number of solutions may be sent in,

3. An entry fee of fifty cents must accompany each coupon.

4. No entry wUl be considered under any circumstances whatso-

ever, unless entry money for each solution is enclosed.

5. Entries must reach the office of the "China Mail" not later than

the time and date for closing announced on the coupon.

6. No responsiblilty is accepted for loss or delay in the post. AD

letters should be registered and/or sealed.

7. The prize of $50 must be won and will be awarded for an "all

correct or nearest correct solution. In the event of ties the $50, will be divided. No competitor may win more than one share of the prize in each competition.

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The coupon must not be defaced in ́any way. All attempts must be in plain block letters and legible,

Nthat the SEVENTE GENERAL Well-known Achool all garments; states, his neck became very painfull 9. The Editor's decision will be final and binding in all matters of

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

MEETING of the Association will take place on THURSDAY, the 27th of January, 1927, at 5.30 p.m. in the Half of Queen's College. By Order of the General Committee

C. G. ANDERSON,

Hon. Secretary Hong Kong, 20th January, 1927.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL RACE MEETING.

THE DATE for the closing of entries has been POSTPONED until WEDNESDAY, 28th January,

Dinner Waggon Dinner Set, Glass Ware. Cutlery, Cooking Stove and 1927, at 5 p.m. Utensils, etc., etc.

stends., Wardrobes with

Double and Single Tenk Bed

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

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Cottage Piano by "W. Bach & Ca Bertin.

1 Victrola XIV and Records.

AND

1 Lot Pets and Plants.

Catalogues will be issued Terms-Cash on Delivery.

By Order;

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 14th Jan., 1927.

HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

Ultra-Violet Rays Needed. In the home open windows and open grates might solve the pro- blem but these conditions were not mei in the great schools.

I had been shown by recent re- search work that the presence of ultra-violet rays was essential, and in this respect the clothing of wamen was vastly auperior to that of men and boys. The open neck, lk stockings, which allowed the the bare arms, and the artificial

passage of the rays, wero all to the good, and the question arose whe-i ther all school-rooms. should not be Atted with the speciali glass which permitted the passage of 75 per leent of the ultra-violet rays.

For underclothing silk and inen were excellent. Flannel, however, benclosed the heated air next the skin. It was desirable that shorts should be worn all the year round.

FINTRIES for the Forthcoming Collars which restricted the great

dispute.

10.

Solutions will be published with the results, in this paper, one week after the closing date.

11.

Coupons will be kept for four days after the results of the com- petition have been published,'

12.

The resident medical officer order! ed him to bed, and next morning, his head, neck, and shoulder wero en-|| leased in plaster of paris."

13.

All letters must be addressed, "China Mail' Cross-words, c/o "China Mall” Offlees, No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong.|| No member of the staff of, the "China Mail" will be allowed to compete.

14.

Solutions are held under sealed cover "and" in no way will be opened until the close of the competition,

The surgeon is then 'said to have remarked to him."Do you know shat you have been going about with]

broken neck? Another one- eighth of an inch and it would have kilod you."

Mr. Timms made rapid progresa and has now been discharged from hospital but he is at: walking and receiving outpatient treatment. about encased in plaster of paris

3,000 EGGS IN SMASH.

A motor-lorry lad, with cases con- taining 3,000 egge skidded on Brook- street Hill near Brentwood, and overturned. The cases were thrown into the road, many of the were smashed, and traffic was ob structed for some time...

egg8

Harold Victor Brown, of Cheima were for the driver, was badly hurt and

detained in hospital.

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Races close on WEDNESDAY, blood vessels of the neck 26th January, 1927, at 5 p.m. and abominations, and corsets for girls On View from Tuesday, the 25th must be sent to the Secretary, c/o were anathema. Of the population January, 1927..

Linatead & Davis, Alexandra 75 per cent, showed foot injuries. Buildings, on or before this date.. becausa of defective footwear.

The Polish Sejim voted for the Entry Forms are now ready, and The less that hats were worn by

girls and boys the better. The Socialiste motion reducing the Jus- can be had at the Jockey Club bowler was apt to result in pre-tice Minister's salary by, 100 Zlotyz Stables, Race Course, Hong Kong mature baldness, while the top hat as a sign of non-confidence. Club or Linstead & Davis.

was an abomination.

LAMMERT BROS.,.

Auctioneers Hong Kong, 20th January, 1927.

THE

HE Undersigned have received. instructions to all hy Public

Auction:

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THURSDAY..

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

arrival of all cargo and hold ourselves at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.

responsible for any damage that may

A Nice Assortment of CHINESE CURIOS

occur charging a vory moderate rate. Indian watchmen will look to the load-comprising:-

ing and unloading of cargoes,

WANG LEE & CO., Bank of Canton Building. Hong Kong, Jan., 20th, 1927.

DOLLAR ACADEMY, DOLLAR, SCOTLAND,

》REPARATION for Universities, j

Army, Public Services, Com- On. list of Schools nominat- "ing for Sandhurst. Contingent of

Junior Division O.T.C.

PRE

merce.

Mild climate and healthful sur- roundings, specially suitable for colonial boys and boys from urban arens. Preparatory School adjacent. Prospectus and full particulars may be obtained on application te the School Secretary, of at the Office of this paper.

Headmaster, HUGH F. MARTIN,

B.A., (Oxon.)

UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.

THE GREAT NORTHERN. TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.

Porcelains, Bronzés, Jade, Chin- ene Prints, Agate, Amber, Crystal, J'etc., etc.

ALSO

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, 29th January, 1927..

GREAT CHEAP, SALE

for

3 DAYS, ONLY Lammert Bros,, will carry on the sale

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of

Au Chic Parisien's Salvage Comprising:-

Dresses, Coats, Dress Materials, Hats, Corsets, Ribbons, etc., etc. for account of the Insurance Companies Concerned at Second Floor Room No. 8. Pedder Building. "

20th January, 1927.

Hong Kong, 14th January, 1927.

|HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

ADDITION TO PROGRAMME FOR

ANNUAL MEETING.

First Day Tenth Race, The Racing Stakes.

TITINNER $600.-Second $200.

Third $100-for Griffins of

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The skin should be trained to low temperaturas at an early age, and if children were sensibly clad in early years they would escape many of the disaffections of later life.. He knew of one baby which lay out in the open and was perfectly happy, clad caly in artificial silk. Fortunately, it was a gir for if it was a boy and was sent to Eton and clad as Eton boya were it would savour of cruelty.

HONGKONG HOTEL VISITORS..

January 21, 1927..

this Meeting" and Poniee that have STRIKE“ INQUEST." and Mrs. F. J. Gellion, Messrs. A. F. never won a Race. Subscription Griffins of this Meeting allowed lba.

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10. An exclamation.

11. Blasphemous utteranes.

12. "Bag" without the "B".

13. An Imaginary line in the hea-

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16. Pleasant.

18. Моге пойбу.

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20. Occurs in speach.

Mr. C. P. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. John. Albeck, Messrs. F. T. Arma- strong, C. Breyer, G. B. Bradford,ez Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Breton. Messrs. C. A. Calkins, M. A. Cohen, Ward Clement, R. L. Devand, W. A Dowley, L. Everett, Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Eskey, Messrs. V. E. France, A. T. Gillespie, J. M. Goodeno, Mr.

Henry, S. J. Hicks, W. A. Hogarth, Mra. L. W. Holden, Messrs. N. London, Jan, 20,

Hagen, T. Y. Hoontrakool, ↑ Capt.) Weight for inches as per

Winners barred. seale,

A vigorous controversy, between T. P. Hall, Mr. B. R. B. Jones, Capt. Jockey Allowance Entrance $10.-One the Trade Union Congress Council D. H. James, Messrs. H. A. Keller, over W. Lythzal, F. H. Lowe, Mr, and Mile. Entries for this race should and the Miners' Federation be attached to the Entry Forms the General Strike, is revealed in Mrs. J. Zafferty, Mr. Oliver Lee. reports of both, submitted to a Miss H. Lillie, Mrs. J. Masseburg, already issued.

conference executives of affiliat Messrs. R. C. Morton, L. E. Nantz, ed unions to-day. The T. U. CF. J. O'Brien, Miss M. E. Pepkins, report declares that the strike was Mesars. S. and G. Peabody, H terminated for one aufhelent reason Fearman, R. R. Roxburgh, Mr. and only; namely that in view of the Mra H. T. Resfel, Mesars. H. E attitude of the Federation its con-Ren, Henry Schule, E. Stuhlmacher, tinuance would have rendered Its Mrs. L. Sowez, Mesere. R. E. purpose futile. The Council regret Thiband, M. G. Trouve, Mr. and Mrs. that so great a demonstration of the A. Vannini, Mr. and Mrs. H. 0. loyalty of the Trade Union move White, Messrs. L. Willet, G. Wragge ment found so little practical appre- ciation and response on the part of those for whom the sacrifice was made.

By Order,

'C. B. BROWN,

Secretary Hong Kong, 19th January, 1927.

THE HONG KONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY- COMPANY, LIMITED.

No

The

The report of the Miners' Federa- 【OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tion is strongly worded and declares that the THIRTY-NINTH the General Strike was the climax ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the concerted endeavours of the of SHAREHOLDERS in this Com-employers for years to solve their pany will be held at the Offices of problems by wuge-cutting.

Arst attempt at general wages re- Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & duction in July, 1925, was defeated CO, LTD. on THURSDAY, 27th because the Labour movement was January, 1928, at noon for the under, at that time, a strong, and purpose of receiving the Report of determined leadership. The UC the. Directors together with a Council stood by the miners but Statement of Accounts for the after publication of the Royal Com mission's Report the Council heat year ending 31st December, 1926. tated to reaffirm the position to The RECISTER of SHARES of which it had committed the whole Great Northern Telegraph Company LONDON DIRECTORY the Company will be CLOSED from movement. Thus the workers en: January to tered the General Strike unaware with Provincial & Foreign Sections and THURSDAY, 27th January, both that the Council contemplated yield-

'Trade Headings in Five Languages, days inclusive, during which ing. onables tzadors to communicate direct period no transfer of shares can longer hours and lower wages can-

be registered. MANUFACTURERS & DEALERS

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The following,, unclaimed tele-

grame are lying at the office of The X

(Limited) :---

Corelaw. from LOK "Angeles

"California.

Yuenkoshi, from Kobe, Franvelin, from New York.

E. V. JESSEN,

with

FUBLISHED_ANNUALLY, THX

X

14th FRIDAY,

in London and in the Provincial Towns By Order of the Board of Directors. and Industrial Centres of the United;

Superintendent, Kingdom and Ireland; the Continent of Europe, Africa, America, Asia, and other details are classified, under 8,000 trade headings, including

Hong Kong Station, Jan. 20, 1927. Australasia, etc. The names, addrasses

EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH CO.

List of Unclaimed Telegrams lying in E. E, Telegraph Office, Hong Kong.

Banking, from Calcutta,

Bhagaingh, Rope Factory, from Bhatinda.

Fernando Zobel, Hong Kong Hotel, from Manila.:)

Ladkall, from Paris. Leverett, from Shanghal

more

then

EXPORT MERCHANTS

L. S. GREENHILL,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 6th January, 1927,

The statement concludes that

not bring peace in the coalfields.. "Our organisation is still intact. We are determined to recover lost. ground. We look confidently" for the support of the whole Trade Union movement."-Router.

COMEDY OF UNDRESS,'

When returning to London, in a. saloon carriage attached to the 5.58 p.m. train from Farningham, Kent, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. those who had competed in the Ox-

with detailed particulars of the Gooda UNION WATERBOAT COMPANY, shipped and the Colonial and Foreign Markets pupplied..

One-inch BUSINESS. CARDS of Pirmá desiring to extend their connections, or Trade Cards of...

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DEALERS SEEKING AGENCIES can be printed at a cost of $1, 19%, o for each trade heading under which they are furerted. Larger advertisements at £16 par page..

LIMITED,

ford and Cambridge cross-country race at Horton Kirby in the after noon began to change into dinner

THE TWENTY-SECOND AN-

NUAL GENERAL MEETING dress.

of SHAREHOLDERS Wil bo hald The train, however, only went as in the Offices of Messrs. Dodwell & far as Swanley Junction, and the Company, Limited, on MONDAY, undergraduates, half dressed and the 81st January, 1927, at 11 a.m. with some of their clothes in their for the purpose of receiving, the arms, had to leave the carriage.

The directory is invaluable to everyone report of the General Managers. Interested in overseas commerce, and together with A copy will be, sent by parcel post for

Statement of Ac-: Madge Newill, Repulse Bay Hotel, nett cash with order. “

counts to B1st December, 1926. from Tandjongbalef...

The Transfer Books of the Com- pany will be 'CLOSED from the 24th to S1st, January, 1927, both dates inclusive

Myers, Care Statesbank, from THE LONDON DIRECTORY CO, LTD New York.

25, Abchurch Lane, London, EC. 4,

MUMINKEN KOTARIMLIEKO IN 1841.

ELECGATT

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Hong Kong, 20th

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

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22. A station,

24. Girl's name (abbrev.)

25. A delty,

28. A stop 27.

split.

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30. Point of compass. 91. Artistically finished.

83.. Gold.

35. Point of compass, 37. To place.

39. Point of compass.

42. Proceed

43. A. propbet.

45. Same as twenty across.

47. Steamship (abbrev.)

48. L-S-D, mixed,

49. The way of things. 60. Un.

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60. Disguise.

$4. Night:

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71. High country,

78. A couple.

75. A weapon. 78. Impetuanity.

78: Quadruped like a sheep. 39. Prosecutes.

82. Gentleman.

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

2. A stone used in making altars,

etc.

8. Having footwear..

4. Memphite godi

6. Possessive pronoun..

6. To this extent.

7. Volcanic matter.

8. A ritual,

9. Played out..

11. A large tract of water."

14. A valley.

16. "Fir" without the "F":"

17. A wheel (reversed).

19. A greasy liquid.

21. In natural state.. 29. Bed.

28. A thin covering.

29. One who is inconstant,

32. Point of, compass."

34. Poem set for music.

36. The aux.

36. An extremity.

87. To cease.

36. Coarse

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41. Foint

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46.. Porsian necklace.

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53. Species of birds (plural),

54. Fail

65. Cholca drink.

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68. Inactive,

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81. Small insects.,

82. Style..

82. To endorse.

88. Possesses.

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71. Aloft

72. Fewer.

74. Meaning Not.

77. A measure of weight (Chiness).

72. Since.

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Bear in mind that though you have not solved the whole pro- blem others are in the same position and you may share in the prize- money. This one is admittedly a little difficult, there being a few exceptional words.

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CLOSING DATE FOR COUPONS, MONDAY, JAN, 24... [Coupons received at the "China Mail Office after mid-day} on Monday will not be included in the competition.]

To "China Mail" Cross-Words,"

c/o "Chips Mail"

Offices,

No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong.

DEAR SIRS,

I'agree to abide by your rules, and I enclose,

solution (5) which are atta

Obtainable at

for

Name

Address

- KELLY & WALSH, LTD., HONG KONG

[Please Write in Block Letters.]

PRICE $15.00,

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