SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1927.
Phone C.22
FOR
CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISING
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NOTICES.
NOTICES.
HONG KONG & SHANGHAI JAS, WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE...
RACE MEETING.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS: In this Corporation will be held at N MONDAY TUESDAY ard
ou SATUR WEDNESDAY.
the 28th DAY: the 26th February, 1927, at
February, the Ext and 2nd March, Noon. for the purpose of receiving 1927, al Departments will be the Report of the Court of Directors CLOSED at 1 pm. together with A Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1926.
On these days,"
The Hong Kong Dispensary will The REGISTER of SHARES of be opened for the purpose of dis- the Corporation will be CLOSED penaing prescriptions from & p.m. from MONDAY, the 14th February to 7.30 p. Modern Five-goomed RUNGA to SATURDAY, the 26th February, South-West 1927 (both days inclusive) during LOW FURNISHED
Swimming Bath, Five which period no transfer of shares Breezes. Minutes Chair-Ride from Trams. Jean be reglatered. Must Beth NOMINAL RENT Careful Tenant. Apply Box 476,
c. "China Mail"
MISCELLANEOUS.
visiting and
By Order of the Court of Directors:
A. H. BARLOW,
Chief Manager.
Hong Kong: 7th February, 1927.
YOUR wiling cards neay and THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LTD.
Mal Office, No. 5. Wyndham St., Telephone Central 22.
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A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD. Hong Kong, 26th Feb, 1927.
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RACE HOLIDAYS.
THE EXCHANGE BANKS
MONDAY
open for the transaction of Public Business at 9:30 am op TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, the 28th instant, TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 1st and 2nd proximo, and close NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 13 No
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS Hong Kong, 23rd: Feb., 1927, will be held at the Registered Office
o the Company No. 10, Des Voeux LONDON DIRECTORY Rond Central, at 3.96 pm SATUR- with Provincial & Foreign Sections and DAY, February the 26th, 1927, for
Trade Headings in Five Languages, the purpose of receiving the Report) qnables traders to communicats direct of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year MANUFACTURERS & DEALERS Fending 31st December 1926, in London and in the Provincia Towne
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the
with
and Industrial Centres of the United Company will be CLOSED From Kingdom and Ireland, the Continent SATURDAY, 10th Februngy to of Europe, Africa, America, Asia,. Australasin, ule. The names, addresses SATURDAY 26th February 1927 and outer details are classified under Thoth days inclusive) during which trade, headings, periodono transfer of shares can be
mora than 3,000 including
"EXPORT MERCHANTS with dutised particulars of the Goods shipped and the Colonial und Foreign Markets supplied.
One-inch BUSINESS CARDS of Firms desiring to extend their connections, or Trade Cards of
DEALERS SEEKING AGENCIES' can be printed at a cost of £5, 108, 9d. foroench trude heating under which they are inserted. Larger advertisements t £30. por page.
The directory is invaluable to everyono, interested Oversus consmered, and
a copy will be sent by puree post for £2, nett cash with order.
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registered..
By Order of the Board of Directors, KAN TONG PO,
Chief Manager, Hong Kong, 11th Feb 1927
THE HONG KONG & SHANGHAI |
HOTELS, LIMITED.
HONG KONG STOCK
EXCHANGE
JOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the. STOCR EX.
THE CHINA MAIL.
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NOTICES.
NOTICE.
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THE FUBLIC ARE HEREBY
T NOTIFIED that during the
Race Days, Kennedy Road will be West to Enst from 11 am to 3pm open one way to Motor Trame.
and East to West 3 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
(Sd) E. D. C. WOLFE,
Capt. Supt. of Police,, Hong Kong, 25th Feb., 1927.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING. 1927
28th February, 1st, 2nd &
5th March."
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NOTICES.
MASONIC SERVICE.
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF SCOTTISH FREEMASONRY IN HONG KONG AND SOUTH CHINA.
THE R. W. D. G. M. S.. C, has Treceived 21 members of Scottish Lodges wishing. Invitation for
to attend the service in St. John's Cathedral, on SUNDAY, the 27th Inst. at 6 p.m. To Assemble with the Brethren of the English Lodges, after robing at the CATHEDRAL HALL, NOT LATER THAN 5,50 p.m..
Hong Kong, 24th Reb., 1997..
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF HONG KONG AND SOUTH CHINA. E.C
MASONIC SERVICE.
MEMBERS' BADGES. EMBERS Badges of Admission are now ready and may be obtained by those Members, whoHE. R. W. D. G. M. desires to have not already received them from Messrs. Linstead & Davis. Alexandra Buildinga.
Members are reminded that these Badges will also admit them to all the Extra Race Meetings of this Ivenr,
MEMBERS ENCLOSURE. · Members have the privilege of Introducing two-non-members td the Members Enclosure.
remind all Manons in the District, that the Second Annual Masonic Service will be held in St. John's Cathedral on SUNDAY, the 27th inst. at 6 o'clock. and trusts that all will make an effort to attend.
All service Brethren are Cor- dially invited to attend.
The Cathedral Hall will be avail able for robing, and Brethren are requested to be ready to move in
A limited number of tickets are
procession not later than 5.50 p.m., Mesars Linstead & Davis, Alexan- Funder the direction of D. G. Dir.
of Ceremonica.
NO CHANGE will be CLOSED available and may be obtained from MONDAY 28th February. TUES DAY 1st March WEDNESDAY dra Bulldings, on or before Satur 2nd March and SATURDAY 5th day February 26th, 1927, at a cost March.
By Order of the Cyaninee," A. NISSIM,
Secretory Hong Kong, 24th Feb, 1927
HONG KONG HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY.
ANNUAL
SHOW
of
Incorporated in Hong Kong),FLOWERS & VEGETABLES IS HEREBY GIVEN wild be held at VOLUNTEER
of $10 each per day, or $30 for the "Meeting.
The charge for admission for Ladies to the Members" Enclosure will be $4. per day. Each member can obtain upon application to the Secretary, badges for the ad mission of two Ladies free of charge. Of no pretext will chit
be
either dren
permitted in enclosure during the first three days racing.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE. Tickets of Admission to the Public Enclosure price $3 per
NOTICE ORDINARY YEARLY HEADQUARTERS on THURSDAY, day for all persons includius.
..
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of 10TH MARCH, 1927.
ENTRIES The long. Keng and Shanghai
win DEFINITELY Hotel, Ltd. will be held at the CLOSE at 1 P.M., on MONDAY, Registered Office of the, Company 28TH FEBRUARY, 1927, at the (Exchange Building Des Voeux Hon. Secretary's Office. XRond Central, Hong Kong) on SCHEDULES HAVE
FRIDAY, the 4th day of March. ISENT TO ALL MEMBERS WHO 1927, at eleven o'clock in the fore- HAVE PAID THEIR SUBSCRIP- Enton, for the purpose of receiving TION FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
BEEN
LAMMERT BROS. Statement of Accounts and the MEMBERS who have NOT yet
A COTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS,
Public Auctions-
"
Report of the Board of Directors PAID their SUBSCRIPTION and for the year ended on the 31st ALL THOSE who WISH to JOIN December. 3926 confirming the appointment of Directors and res the SOCIETY are requested to electing a Director and the Audi SEND $5 IMMEDIATELY to the Hon Secretary MR E. B. C. HORNELL. c/o Messrs. Jardine, By Order of the Board,
Matheson & Co., Ltd.
Hong Kong, 24th Feb., 1927.
tors.
C. G. COPLEY,
Secretary. Hong Kong. 10th Feb., 1927.
fell by Public
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HE Undersigned have received
Auction
ON THURSDAY, the 3rd March, 1927, commencing at 11 am.
at their Sales. Room, Daddell Street,
93 Cases Whisky
87 Cases Royal Ale
AND
A Quantity of Royal, Lin and
Old Tom Beer.
(in small lots to suit purchasers).
On View on Day of Sale. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 25th Feb., 1927.
THE HONG KONG ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Nh the THIRTY EIGHTH
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Company's
0 Offices, P. & Building, on SATURDAY, 5th March, 1927, at 11 a.m. for the purpose of present- ing the Report of the Directors together with. Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1926, and electing Directors and Audi- tors.
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 21st February to 3th Mareh, 1927,
HE Undersigned have received THE Unterstim, toth days inclusive. Esq to sell by Public Auction
ON
THURSDAY, the 3rd March, 1927 commencing at 2.45 p.m.
at "The Cottage" Barker Road No. 452, The Peak
A Large Quantity Of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE,
Comprising:
Teak Hat-tand, Chesterfeld
Couch and Chairs, Glass Cabinets,
Leather Seat Chairs, Carpets, Pictures and Electric Fittings, etc Teak Sideboards, Teak Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Dinner Waggon, lee Whest, Glass Ware. Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, etc.
Teak Bedsteads, Teak Dres- sing Table with Bevelled Mirror, Teak Chest of Drawers, Teak Wardrobes with Bevelled Mirrors, Medicine Chests,Side Tables, Teak Washstands, Toflet Sets,
etc., etc.
AND
A Quantity of Blackwood Ware, Curlos, Chinese Porcelains, Japanese Prints and Old Chinese Pictures etc., etc.
On View from Wednesday, the
2nd March 1927.
Catalogues will be issued.
Terms: Cash on Delivery,
LAMMENT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 25th Feb., 1927..
THE NEW FRENOH REMEDY. THERAPION NĚ. 1 THERAPION No.2 THERAPION N.3
ir to come Ma, montred da hat how 2014 BOʻUELNI DE
sar 22085. Sement trutaion an de avitámláky
By Order of the Board of Directors,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD. Agente.
"
Hong Kong, 12th Feb., 1927.
For reliable date on China's Shipping, Edu cation, Railways and Geography,
THE
ICHINA
YEAR
BOOK
Consult
THE CHINA.
YEAR BOOK 1926-27.
'Obtainable at
KELLY & WALSH, LTD., HONG KONG
· PRICE $15.00.
Messrs. Kelly & Walsh, Ltd or at the Gat
Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform admitted to the Public Enclosure at $1.—per day.
Admiäsion by ticket only.
SERVANTS PASSES. Pusses for Servants will be sabed on application to Messrs.
Linstead Buildings.
Davis, Alexandra
Employers are requested to dis-
and to endorse their names on the, tribute them with discrimination,
развен
Servants are not permitted in the Members' Enclosure except for passing through on their duties, but must remain in their employers' stands.
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Any persons found loitering about with Servants' Passes in
PILLS their possession will forfeit the
ARIOL
MARTINS
le
& STEEL Se c'etain for all opmille Broty lady abuaid kau
Chostels and Scarm alichem throughot Prohmeior: Martisanyám, Fat,
some and will be removed from the enclosure.
By" Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 16th Feb., 1927.
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DIRECTIONS
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Clues Across.
1. To go quickly. 5
7. A vessel for holding liquor.
10. Close by.
12. To temper by heat.
14. Noting passage inwards.
16. Dutch colonist (South
Africa),
18. A cry.
One who does "anything.
20. Eject loathingly.
21. HL (actual).
22:
Earnestly desires for some-
thing.
24. TG (actual).
Clucs Down.
1. A part connecting two parts.
2. A twisted knot in wood.
8. Bel like.
4. State of being proud."
6. A sharp woody spine.
7. Types of horse vehicles.
8: To take anothers child' us
one's own.
9. A circuit.
13. Imitation.
15. The man who built an ark.
17. Well done!
11. In front.
19.
25. Not co.
26.
TE (actual).
27,
Denotes surprise (interj:)
28. 1st per: sing: of verb "to
bo."
*30. E A (actual).
32, Found in sea water (for
seasoning).
84. Very fond of.
37. Tumbles down or falls over.
40. With reference to.
41.
HST (actual).
43. PH E.(actual).
44. To stain or colour something. 46. A simpleton.
47. A period at school. 49. Like this.
50. A vessel for heating water. 51. Respectful title for a man.
52. To perform on the stage. 54. Fues.
55. PR (actual).
57. To prepare food for eating.
59. Aerial or spiritual
61. Underside of foot,
68. Soldiers and sailors wear
them.
65.
A sen nymph.
66. Native of denmark.
67 All writings not in verso,
5. Belonging to the side.
22. To scream.
"23. To rescue.
25,
A one celled fruit.
26.
Small wax candle.
29. Personal pronoun.
31. Liable.
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32. A body nearly spherical.. 23; To apread grása.
35. Alternative.
36,
To avoid.
38. Ones choice,
89. Regular method.
42.
An Iror loop or a looped nail.j 45 BO (actual).
46. Inability to raise the upper
eyelid.
48. Mothar.
60. Editor (abbrev.),
61. To run quickly. 63. Heedfulness. 54. AY (actual).
66. To split,
68. KFA (actual). 66. RSP (actual). 62. Raw metal. 64. Not off
85, Thus.
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