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THE OFFICES and STATIONS
of the CHINESE MARITIME
CUSTOMS for Kowloon and Dis. srict will be 'CLOSED to Public
Business on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 12th February. 1927,
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Soft, Bread
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BELILIOS GIRLS.
THE CHINA MAIL
ANNUAL PRIZE DAY AND REPORT.
SCHOOL YEAR'S REVIEW.
Tho distribution of
prizes
In this way pupils are afforded an opportunity of reaching the standard of English required for the Junior Local in the remain- ing four years. W
Change Proves a Success. This change. has proved a suc- cess and has been appreciated by the girls. It is now possible to was held by Belilios Public School carry the English teaching down for Girls, yesterday, at Queen's two years further; two divisions College. The prizes were distri- of Class 7 and one division of buted by Mr. A. E. Wood, Direc-Class 8 now learning English in ter of Education, while there were the ratio of three to six.
An important result of this also present wir. Yu Wan and Mr. Y. P. Law, inspector or Ver-change is that girls are encourag
ed to pass from Class. 7 to the nacular Schools.
senior school, and to pursue their studies up to the standard of the University Locals. by
Domestic Science Introduced.
AFTER 14 YEARS.
RETIRING GIRLS' SCHOOL
HEADMISTRESS.
MISS MIDDLETON SMITH.
References to the impending de- parture of Miss Middleton Smith
Headmistress)
aftor fourteen.
years' office with the School was made at the annual speech day and distribution of Cups and Curti cates yesterday of St. Stephen's) Girls' College (the report and prizes were recorded yesterday).
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Addressing the students, Mr. Hornail snid that the did not expect them to go out into the world as propagandists.of Great Britain but they did expect them to carry into the several spheres into which they would pass some of the spirit of affection und service which had surs rounded them here.
After paying another tribute to
the work of the Headmistress, Dr.
S. W. Tso called for three cheer
Lady Clementi, who made the The Headmistress, Miss H. F.
awards, paid a tribute to the work Skinner, read her report on the
fof the retiring Headmistresa.
was often difficult to see the tangi- year's work, and this was repeat-
ble results of work-generally ed in Chinese by Miss riung.
had to be taken an trust-but shel The Director of Education then in 1925 the subject of Bygiene thought that Miss Middleton Smith presented the prizes, which in-was introduced by means of in- could already see outward and viai. INTRIES CLOSE NEXT SATUR-cluded the awards on the results formal health talks into the curble signs of her work with the E DAY, 29th January,
In the College. of the University Senior and riculum of the school.
Lady Clument also congratulated Hong Kong, 26th January, 1927. Junior Local examinations, the lower classes these are given in
Government free scholarships, Chinese, in the English junior the School on raising $4.000 for worthy charitable efforts, particu- the English and Chinese class classes they form the subject ofarly, as it had been done in timer WBB pasang FOR SALE.-Pedigrer Alsatian NAVY CONTRACTS, 1927-1928. prizes, and certificates. for First colloquial lessons and in the when the Colony Wolfhound.
senior classes the subject is crent-through difficulties. edega "Curtius ત
Aid and Home Nursing.
Mr. W. W. Hornell, C., Vicc Wellabridge."2 years. Register-
Kennel No. 12967. Arrived CEALED TENDERS, Dupli-Mr. Wond then spoke to the ed formally as Domestic Science,
1926 Domestic Science re-Chancellor of the University also date, for the Supply of the school in Cantonese, and the pro-In Hong Kong November 1926: Bas) kept perfect condition thuchout undermentioned Stores for H.M. ceedings ended with a vote of placed Needlework as a subject referred to the ungrudging services! this her Afteenth apeach day they hot sensen. Owner going Rome. NAVAL SERVICE at Hong Kong thanks to him proposed by Miss for the Senior and Junior Locals. given by Miss Middleton Smith. On Needlework is taught five yearsfared her their pasurance that she Apply Box No. 482.6 China tuting the period et April, 1927. Lewis.
to 31st March, 1928 will be received
Donors to Prize Fund. in the junior and "hoür years kad not laboured vain. She was Mail"
by, the Commodore, R.M. NAWAL! Grateful thanks are due on be- the senior school; it was there-saving behind her a monument off YARD, until Noon on Monday, the half of the School to those who fore felt that it could be we dis-petient endeavour and joving devo 14th February, 1927-
subscribed to the prize fund, and continued in favour of a wider tion. the opportunity is taken here to and more generally useful sub- offer them to the following:-MF.ject
The old cookery kitchen was J. T. Bagram. Mr. A. H. Barlow. Messrs. Bradley & Co., Ltd.,small and inadequate. and it was Messrs. Butterfield & Swire, Mr. found possible last year to fit out Chau Siu-lum, Mr. T. N. Chau, as kitchen a more suitable, room. Forma of Fender and hay necesMessrs. Douglas, Lapraik & Co., Girls. Made, Responsible. Sary information may be obtained on application to the Victualling Messrs, Gibb. Livingston & Co. The subject of Housewifery Stors Other, H.b. Naval Depot. Ltd, Messrs. Hughes & Hough has recently been introduced, and Ltd. Mr. Ho Kom-tong, Mr. Hofalthough it has not yet been pos- Kowloon
The right to reject the lowest Leung, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Mr. sible to set apart a room for this for Lady Clementi and another
lu Kue-un. Messrs. YOUR visiting cards neatly and for any sender is reserved!
Jardine purpose, it is hoped that certain three for Miss Middleton Smith, Matheson & Co. Ltd Messrs. structural alterations will, render these being beartily given. Johnson.. Stokes & Master. it possible to allocate the room Messrs. Linstead & Davis, above the kitchen to the service Messrs. Lane, Crawford, Ltd., of this new and important branch. Mr. Lo Chung-kue. Mr. Mok The girls are responsible for Kong-sang, Messrs. David Sas- the entire cleaniness and fresh- soon & Co, Ltd., Messrs. Shewan, ness of the place, the washing of Tomes & Co., Messrs. Tak paint, curtains, cleaning of win- [Cheong, Mr. Young The-wand
dows, polishing, of floors and care of plants in the cookery com- pound Laundry work is also in eluded in the Housewifery The annual report for 1926 was icourse..
Benefit of Drill presented as follows:-
Another innovation during
HE. the Governor was unable, as In 1925 the staff had been "re-1928 was Drill: Mrs. Atwell was duced by four, owing to the trans-appointed to the staff in Septem- expected to attend, neither was This Vice Admiral Tyrwhitt who is awzy ference of Miss Newsholme and ber for physical culture.
Among the visitors the resignations of Miss Jenkins, subject was quite new to the girls; in Cantor. the Directors together with
Miss LiPo-yuk and Miss May we were therefore rather appre- were Lady Clementi. Lady and Miss Hung. Statement of Accounts for
hensive as to the reception it Tyrwhitt, Mrs. Nichol Major. Can- eral, Mrs, and Miss Luard and Mrs. In 1926 the staff was further would be given, but were quickly Johnston, the Lady Jane Grey, Mr. year ending 31st December, 1926;
The REGISTER of SHARES of
reduced by five. Miss Munro, reassured as the girls showed and Mrs. A. L. Shields, the Coneuls the Company will be CLOSED from after a serious illness, has now their enjoyment from the first,General of the United States of
14th January PRIDAY, A Quantity of Ladies Dress Wear THURSDAY, 27th January, both gone Home on leave. Mrs. Ng and and its beneficial reaults soon be America, Japan, Holland
Brazil; the Captains and Officers) Mrs. Wel resigned for reasons of came apparent. days inclusive, during which health and Miss Fok and Misa To- It is noticeable that the games of. H. M. Ships present, and of the period no transfer of shares can were transferred to King's Col-with which the lessons close tend Dockyard and Naval Hospital; the Day and Evening Gowns, Conts, be registered.
lege.
to promote a larger measure of Officers of the General Staff. Om- ters Communding and Of- Frocks. Woollen Dresses Wrap By Order of the. Board of Directors.
"Attendance.
free play amongst the pupile dur- cers of Battalions and Units; Com- Conta, Gloves, Corsets, Hats, Luces,
The attendance during 1926|ing the hours of recess and it modore Perras, C. M. G. of the Re- Ribbona, Trimmings, Flowers.
L' S. GREENHILL
Secretary.
was satisfactory, the average may generally be said that the de-publica: Captain and Officers of the Fancy Hand Bags, Etc.. Etc.." Etc..!
daily attendance being 492 and it portment of the girls has distinct-U. S. S. Helena, Lieutenant de more or less damaged by water).
Hong Kong, 8th January, 1927.
is gratifying to be able to report | iy improved. On View.from Thursday, the 27th January, 1927.
that the dwindling in numbers Terms: Cash on Delivery,
during the course of the year, 80 LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneera." Hong Kong. 25th January, 1927.
THE Undersigned have received Tinstructions to sell by Public
LAMMERT BROS.
A PIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYOR
THE HONG KONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.
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TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN I that
THIRTY-NINTH the
Public Auctions-ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
of SHAREHOLDERS in this Com- pany will be held at the Offices of THE Undersigned have received Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & instrutions from whe Inco. LTD on THURSDAY, 27th susance Companies concerned to Jantary, 1927 at noon for the sel by Public, Auction
purpose of receiving the Report of
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, the 28th and 29th January, 1927 each day commending at 10:30 am. at Pedder Bank. 2nd Floor,
Room No. 3.
removed from An Chie Parisien)
Comprising
Auction
and Sundries
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on FRIDAY.
11
the 28th January, 1927
dommencing at 2.45 p.m.
at No. 10, Kennedy Road
A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD.
FURNITURE
LIMITED.
the
to
ANNUAL REPORT.
Staff.
1)
Library.
A small room has been arrang-
THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY, noticeable in the past was much ed as a library and a study for
less pronounced. One class, 7c, the senior pupils. had exactly the same numbers
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
N
Powell Ltd. Teak Bedstends, 1928. Wardrobes.
Dressing Tables, Desk, etc., etc.
4L
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A Few Pleces of
CÂNTON, BLACKWOOD
FURNITURE
AND
By Order of the Board of
Directors,
F. H. CRAPNELL.
+1
"TAMAR" DANCE.
600 GUESTS ENTERTAINED LAST NIGHT..
CONTINUOUS PROGRAMME.
Ac enjoyable time was spent by nearly 600 guests last night on H.M.S. "Tamar" the occasion being the annual dance held by the Coni- modore and Ward Room Offeurs.
"January 25, 1927;
and
Was
by
and
"CHINA MAIL" CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.
NO. 2-$50 MUST BE WON.
FIRST READ THESE RULES CAREFULLY THROUGH.
1. The PRIZES in this competition will he AWARDED STRICTLY
"on MERIT.
2. Each solution sentin must be made on the coupon cut from the
"China Malk” Any number of solutions may be sent in.
3. An entry fee of fifty cents must accompany each coupon.
4. No entry will 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 responsibility is accepted for loss or delay in the post. All letters should be registered and/or sealed.
IF
7.
The prize of $50 must be won and will be awarded for an ab 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.
8.
The coupon must not be defaced in any way."All attempts must be in plain block letters and legible.
9. The Editor's decision will be final and binding in all matters of dispute, and he reserves the right to enter into Correspondence regarding the Competition.
10.
Thursday following the Closing. Date. Solutions will be published with the results, in this paper, every
tJ
11. Coupons will be kept for four days after the results of the com-
pétition have been published..
12. All letters must be addressed, "China Mall" Cross-words, c/o "China Mail" Offices, No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong. 13. 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.
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To "China Mai" Cross-Words,” c/o "China Mail" Offices,
No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong.
DEAR SIRS,
I agree to abide by your rules, and L'enclose..
for
Name
Address
the
.solution (s) which are attached.
[Please Write in Block Letters.)
CLOSING DATE FOR COUPONS, MONDAY, JAN. 31. [Coupone received at the "China Mail" Office after mid-day
6. Pertain to music...
9, Name of a God.,
12, Denotes oral" Indecision...
13. To be born again.
4.
Chies Down.
2. Part of verb "to ba
J. Strong taste,
5. To talk with fury,
7. To be in want.
8. To alti
10. A plant,"
#1. Throw.
14. A genus of plant.
Vaisseau G. R. Due of the Vigilante and the principal residents of Hong! Kong.
The decorative scheme was most effective. The apper deck was con- verted into the ball-room and here General School Activities." -
the prevailing colour scheme and names on the roll at the be- The Victoria Nursing Division red and white with the Brunswick ginning of December as at the be- of the St. John Ambulance Brig- Studio and "Titania" orchestras TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ginning of January, which, for ade still continues to be a very cuppying the centre space on a "THAT THE TWENTY-NINTH B.PS. is an achievement, but live interest in the school. Dr.raised dais. The effect of national
flag drapings was. enhanced ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING which, it is hoped, will shortly be Minett lectured during the year loured Chinese lanterns OF THIS COMPANY will be held looked upon as the normal and not on First Aid and Home Nursing suspended baskets of flowers. at the Office of Messra, Jardine, the exceptional condition through-in October fourteen candidates Everything possible was provid Matheson & Co., Ltd., on FRIDAY, Jout the school
were examined by Dr. Hickling led for the comfort of the guests, the 28th January. 1927, ap 11 a.me, Request to Parents.
and all passed. Members attend-cosy nooks being fitted out as card for the purpose of receiving the I would here urge parents noted two parades in 1926., one on the rooms and sitting-out places and
on Monday will not be included in the competition.] Report of the Directors together to withdraw their daughters from occasion of H.E. the Governor's the main deck as supper buffet and Comprising:--
with Statement of Accounts for the school during the year. The inspection and the other on the smoke room.
An innovation was the introduc-
Clues Across. Dining Room Suite mide by Wm. the year ended 31st December. time for a girl to leave is at the investiture of His Excellency-by tion of a continuous dance pro-
close of the school year, in De H.R.H. Prince George.
gramme made possible by the alter. Used for ablutions.,
4. Part of a circle. Cheste of Drawers, The Register of Shures of the tember: It has been found that Pupils have expressed a wish nate use of the two orchestras. The Company will be CLOSED from premature withdrawals are very that the school should become evening was, thoroughly enjoyed by TUESDAY, the 18th January, 1927 unsettling to the school, and identified with the GirlGuide all to FRIDAY, the 28th January, 1927. sight must not be lost of the fact movement, and three members of
that a girl who fails to complete a the staff together with two_for-} both days inclusive.
session is indirectly responsible mer pupils are train ng as officers HONGKONG HOTEL VISITORS.
14. Tenders to supply coramodities. for depriving another of admis- with this end in view.
16." Smokes.. sion, as entries are not encourag- School Magazine Coming.
19. Direction. Acting Secretary.ed after the work of the year has. It is hoped that patrols will be
Mr. C. F. Anderson, Mrs. Sylvia begun.
formed in March and the school de Acuna, Mr. F. Bumann. Mr. 21. Keep Sounding. Hong Kong, January 11th 1927.
The accommodation of the is grateful to Mrs. Remington for and Mrs. J. Bollard.
Messrs. 23. An Island," school is taxed to the utmost; the help, she is giving.
Ward Clement, H. R. Cross, 25, Fall (Scotch). each year applicants are perforce An Old Girls' Association.has R. L. Devoud, J. M. Dal- refused admission. This year recently been formed. This new garno, WA. Dowley: G H26. Behind. one hundred and forty-six appli- manifestation of esprit de corps F. H. Hill, Capt. T. P. Hall, Messrs. 30. Hardening of yo
Evans, A. F. Henry, W. Hagen; 28. A month (abbrev.). cations had to be refused. It is is most welcome, and the work NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. to be regretted, therefore, that a Miss Lewis has done in connection 3. R. B. Jones, H. A. Keller, W. 81. Relates to destiny.
Lyfhzoe, La Han-cheong, K. C. Loo, 8. A parent. girl should enter upon the school with the association is much ap- Miss H. Lillie, Mrs. J. Masseurs. Fast tense of "be" THE Undersigned have received"THE TWENTY-SECOND.. AN-
year without the intention of re-preciated.
Messra. De MacLeod, L. E. Nantz, Tinstructions to sail by PublicT NUAL GENERAL MEETING Yaining, until the end of it.
Yet a further departure is the J. O'Brien, H. D. Orr, F. S. 39. A pit of syll
87... A contact. of SHAREHOLDERS wil be held
founding of a school magazine, Odom, Miss M. E Pipkin, Messrs.
40 A corruption of "adopt. In the Offices of Messrs. Dodwell & The health of the school re-which will be produced twice A. W. Prior, H. Pearman, Mr HAT98. A law of a governing body.
Roberts, Mrs. Stuhlmacher, Mr. and 12. Antagonist. Company, Limited, on MONDAY,
In October Dr. yearly; the first number is to ap- Mrs. C. Sowiz, Mr. R. E. Thiband, 43 Containers. tho' 81st January, 1927, at 11 am. for the purpose of receiving the Minett, the Medical Officer of pear in June. This new venture Mr. and Mrs. de Villiers, Miss 47. An eir. report of the General Managers Schools, medically examined 169 is in the capable hands of Miss Villiers, Messrs. S. Vulant, G. For God.
Wragge, W. Wier.
60. Without. A Collection of 2,500 Stamps together with a Statement of Ac-entrants. The report on eyes and Hughes. including Chinese Errors, Hong counts to 31st December, 1926. teeth was not satisfactory; out of ⠀⠀ Harmonious Atmosphere."
51. Applied to tiden.
Direction. Kong (Pane of 50 Jubilees showing:
Moscow reports the execution of 58. The Transfer Books of the Com-the number examined there were In conclusion I desire to place!
agent-provocateur 54, Fart of a window. Error "Short U") etc., etc.
on record my appreciation of the the alleged pany will be CLOSED from the fifty defects, mainly eyesight.
Studles. 24th to 81st, January, 1927, both
Alkaline solution. harmonious atmosphere which Flotnikow at Tomak. According to 56. A song. Since the last report was sub- has existed during the period the London "Times" the Soviet trio. A pastry mixture.
bunal at Irkutak condemned six mitted several changes of a pro-under review.
official to death for discrediting gressive nature have been intro- I cannot speak too warmly of the Soviet Government. duced, the chief being the exten- the loyalty of all branches of the sion of the study of English to the staff, and of the support extended lower classes of the school to me throughout the year. Such
One Okeh Phonograph. Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Thursday, the 27th)
January, 1927,
Terma-Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong. 24th January, 1927.
-Auction
on FRIDAY,
the 28th January, 1927, commencing at 5.15 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell
Street
Catalogues will be issued.
4
UNION WATERBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
On View from Thursday, the 27th dates Inclusive. January, 1927.
Torma-Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
.Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 25th January, 1927.
'TANG' YUK," DENTIST
Successor taj -
the late SIEN TING, 14, D'Aguilar Street. TERMS VERY MODERATE
Consultation. Free.
DODWELL & CO. LTD., General Manager. Hong Kong, 18th January, 1927.
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Health.
'membranes.
Argentine Republic (Init.) 86. Turns 106. Thanks
187) Panser ØVET:
68. Length of life.
89 Gives up house.
15. To look carefully.
127 7
18. An outit
20. Not on.
22. The 18th, 15th day of certain
Montha
24. A weight,
25. A tree.
27. Tame
28. A aystein
in factories
ensuring punctuality.
80. Prohibitive laws."
82. To make by hand;
To
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Miraman..
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42. To frustrate, an adversary,
43. To fail to rally in ill-health.
44. A unit
45. A bevorage,
48. A garment
48. Delightful to beholden
Go: Se (actual).
62 To mix type:
64. A female
65. Noise of a ball.
:57. 4A painter's dame,
80. Tibetian ox
50% of the ban family.
01. Eden without the "Nd."
Well-known' graang plant.
In January, 1926, the Remove whole-hearted co-operation has try Maid at Queen's College PILLS Class, which had previously had considerably lightened the work Hall. The various "parts" were Competitors are reminded that the prize 16
studies in the ratio of three of administration, and I feel con- taken by Mines Liu Of-chok, Tae
for the correct solution, or if nobody succeeds in fe hours Chinese to two of English, strained to tender my thanks to Tong-tai, Ho Sluching, Cheung solution, for the NEAREST correct solution.
Kak-chan Hui Wai-han, Fang was included amongst the Eng- all concerned..
you have not done the cross-word puzzle lak classes, and the hours were
Muttaing, Kwok Kit-ming, Kwok changed to one and four respec- In the afternoon the students Sfu-ging Wong Lal-wan, L Sau have done it may prove to be the neare tively.
Rave Chinese play, The Coun-fong and Sung Ngan-luf
& STEEL Hure andra för en "Mula Zamulalla Every lady shosi, kuru pi a hơn, to the house. Camenity and Biores Asal.chem' thratchout the world. S
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