FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1927.
Phone C.22 FOR
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.
NOTICES.
H.K.V.D.C.
THE CHINA MAIL.
1028.
try_Co.," from March 1 to Feb. 28, THE NURSING HOME.
Corp. C: S. Coom, Engineer Co., HONG KONG ENGINEERING & VOLUNTEER ORDERS FOR THE from March 19 to January 18,
CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.
1988.
NOTICE OF MEETING.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the FIFTH ORDINARY
Twenty-e Words three inser tions prepaid $1. Every add tlonal word four cents for three gineering & Construction Company, insertions.",
WANTED.
WEEK.
THE AS.C. CADRE.
Particulars are given to-day (in
Rovignation.
WHAT DOES THE PUBLIC THINK?
COMMITTEE'S DIFFICULTY.
Pro. B. H Blake, Mounted Infan- try Co., la permitted to resign.
Notico. meeting are now ready and can be Nursing Home to be modified in Programmes for the annual rifle of a War Memorial Hospital or Is the scheme for the provision
obtained on application to the Orview of the greater Hospital pro-
YEARLY MEETING of SHARE the weekly ordera) of the newly HOLDERS of the Hong Kong formed Army Service Corps Cadre
of the Hong Kong Volunteerderly Room, Limited, will be held in the Offices. Defence Corps.
of Messrs. Shewan. Tomes & Co.,
The following promotions and op- St George's Building. Chater Road. Hong Kong, cn WEDNESDAY, the pointments took effect from March Brd day of March, 1927, at 11.307- WANTED IMMEDIATELY by local am. for the purpose of receiving Pte. A. Gillard to be Company Shipping fee-European Male the Report of the Board of Direc- Sergeant-Major. Stenographer, speakinx keowledge tors and a Statement of Accounts Pte. B. E. Maughan to be Com- of Chinese preferred. Apply stat for the rear ended on the 21st pany Quarter-master-Sergeant. ing salary to Box No. 180, ec December. 1926 and of electing Pue. C. H. Dodson to be Sergeant. "China Mipil"
Directors, and Auditors,
Cpl. S. Greenhill to be Ser- geant.
TO LET
TO LET FURNISHED for 6 month, Bungalow on Barker Road Apply Box No. 479 p/o "China Sail
TO LET Modern 3-zoomed Pints at best residential quarter of Tsim- sha-tsui, Kowloon. Moderate run- tal Apply Box No. 47% c. 6. "China *Mail."
MISCELLANEOUS.
YOUR vishing cirds neatly and promptly printed-"China Mail Offer, No. 6. Wyndham St. Telephone Central 22.
NOTICES.
Pie. T. D. E. Pendered. M.C.; to
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED. from the
7th to the 23rd March,, both daysba Sergeant. inclusive..
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By Order of the Board.
S. COURTNEY COOK;
Hong Kong, 8th March; 1927.
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Secretary
THE BANK OF CANTON, LIMITED.
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HEREBY GIVEN
Pte, J. K. Rousheld, M.C., to bel Lance-Corporal'
The following is the "composition. of the Army Service Corps Train
Cudre-
Major HE Standage. O.B.E., Train, to be appointed Supply Omeer.
CS.M. A. Gillard, Train Sergt. Major.
CQ.M.S. R. E. Maughan ande
Headgoutter Briver."
Rendezvous:
visions since the scheme Was inaugurated? The rendezvous for all officers Are part of the funds to go to- taking part in the Kirkpatrick Rewards the provision of playing connaissance Scheme on Sunday, te grounds for the Services? at Repulse Bay beach at 1pm. This rendezvous is arranged to enCommittee concerned "are faced The difficulties with which the able officers of all branches of the include that of the collection of Corps to co-ordinate their plans.
most of the money in hand specifically for the Nursing Home and the fact that in order to retain the grant from the Estate of the late Granville Sharp it is necessary that any modifica sion of the scheme should 'hot be approved by the Court. at variance with that already
Recruits Parado, On Thursday all recruits of the Corps will parade at Headquarters at 5.30 p.m.
Drea: Belt, rifle and bayonet..
Signal Class.
6.30 pm ander 2/LE. M. G. Noll. On Thursday at Headquarters at O.C.'s Units will detail men whom they wish trained as signallers to attend and submit a list of names of same to Headquarters.
NOTICE IS HARDEN DR. Les Cpl. J. K. Bousfield. M.C. Stonetters on Sunday, March 1s
DINARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of
the Company will be held at the Head Office, No. 65, Des Voeux Rond, Central, Hong Kong, on WEDNES- DAY. the 23rd March, 1927, at 230 pm for the purpose - of re- Teeiving the Report of the Directors together with It Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1926.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Gompany will be CLOSED from the
Lt. A. H. Gillingham and Sergt. DE. Pendered, M.C, Ammuni
tion Section. 15
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4. F. S, Harrison and Sergt. CH. Dodson. Supply Section:
1. T. G. Went and Sergt. L. S. Greenbil Baggage Section.
Transfers.
The following are transferred to the Army Service Corps Cadre:---
Pte. A. Gillard, Reserve Co: Pto. B. E. Maughan. Reserve Co.; Pte. 8th March, 192%, to the 23rd March, C. H. Dodhon. Reserye Co., Epl 102, (both days inclusive), during 8. Greenhill. Reserve Cc.: Pie,
fich period no transfer of shares 1. K; Bousfield, MC., A.Ç. Co. DEALED TENDERS wbcam Br registered.
received at the RIN. „Jlospital
1927--1928.
tinbik Die am on the 21st March, j 1927, from persons desirous of! Rupping Eret. Multon, Powis, Fork, Bread Cheese, Pare Cow's Milk Aerater Waters, Fee, and other provisions, and necessaries for the year ending 1st March.
1928.
Printre Forms of Bender and further particulars can be obtained at the RN. Hospital
The right to reject the lowest or any tender is reserved
M. J. CHATER.
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By Order of the Board.
LOOK POONG-SHAN,
Chief Manager, Hong Kong, 7th March, 1927.
THE HONG KONG FIRE INSUR. ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
FIFTY-EIGHTH ORDIN-
Strength.
The following recruits are takin on the strength and posted 18 "goder:-
Spr. R. J. Vernall.. Engineer Co. Pte. TD. E. Pendered. A.S.E Fudre..
Pte. A. Merinn. No. 3 Plusnon.. Pte. A G, Mohammed. N Phtoon.
Pte. A. K. Rahimed No. 3. Pla- beon.
Pie. F. A. M. Rosario. No.
TART GENERAL MEETING of Platon
¡SHAREHOLDERS Will be held at the Offices of the undersigned on Surgeon Ciptals RN. MONDAY the 28th March, 1927 at la. From itới, Hằng Bong
Noon. for the purpose of receiving 10th March, 1927.
the Report of the General Managers, together with a Statement of Ac- counts for the year ended: the 31st December, 1926,
LAMMERT BROS.
A QUTIONERY APPRAISER“ AND SURVEYORS,
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Public Auctions-
RHE Undersigned have received instruction from the Regis- trar. Supreme Court to well by Public Auction
ON
SATURDAY, 12th March, 1927,
commencing at 11 a.m. ..
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street. A Quantity of Jewellery comprising:
Bracelets, Gold Wrist Watches, Chain Bracelets, Small Chains,; Pendant Rings. Rings In case, Pairs of Ear-rings, Brooches. Rings, Tie Pins, Jade Pieces, Ear-rings, Daniond Bracelets Tie Clip, Neck Chain, Warch Chain, Diamondi Earrings,1 Diamond Rings, Jide Rings, Jace Brooches, Jade Necklace. Gold: Anicles in Tray, Cuff Links etc., etc, elc.
(Removed to the Sales Room from the Wang Cheong Hing Kee Shop, of 8. Lyndhurst Terrace,
ground floor.)
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS... Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 8th Biarch. 1927.
UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.
THE GREAT NORTHERN
TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.
非
The following unclaimed tele
grams are lying at the offer of, the
Great Northern Telegraph Colapan, (Limited):-
Humatico, from Tokyo.
Tieta. from Tientsin.
Abdy, Yacht Warrior, from Paris.
Lyen, from Shanghai.
E. V. JESSEN,
Superintendent
Hong Kong Station. Mar. 10, 1927.
EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA & CHINA TELEGR *PU co
List of Unclaimed Telegram lying in . E. Telegraph "Once.
. Hong Kong.
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Petrovich. Kowloon, from Shang-
hai,
Meyer Hunimpexce, from (Rems-
cheid Bliedinghausen).
Yatalaoda, from Tegal,
Shiner, from Victoria B.C.
Batlor, from Bangkok.
D. D. Wood; Hong Kong Hotel.
from Manila.
Cravath, American Yacht War-
rior (2) from New York...
E. A. LEGGATT.
Superintendent.
Hong Kong, 10th March, 1927.
The SHARE REGISTER and
TRANSFER BOOKS will be.
|CLOSED' from the 14th to the 28th. |March, 1923, both days inclusive,
JÄRDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.,
General Managers, Hong Kong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Hong Kong, 7th March, 1927.
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Pie. W. Loureiro, No. 4 Platoon. Pte. R. Gomes, No. 4 Platoon,
Pte. V. A. Neves, No. 4 Platoon. Pte. H. G. Wiams. A.C. Com- pany.
Leave,
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M.I. & A.C. Co.'s. Musketry Part 1. will be fred at
Ferie.
Range Orer: L. R.
f Mon- Launch will leave Murray Pier at 9 a.m. and-call at Kowloon Pior at 0:10a.m.
Dress: Uniform, drill order with helmets.
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The following are granted leave
of ubsence from the Corps-
2. Et. N. L.. H Railton, Artillery Co., from April 6 to March 1, 1928.
2. A. K. Mackenzie. Scottish -Co.. from March 5, till return from
duty in Shanghali
Sergt. M. A. Johnson, M.M.. En- gineer Co., from March 15, to March 14, 1928,
Pte. E. A. Brodie, Mounted Pafan-
Arma: Must be drawn from Headquarters to-day between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, or 2 and 4 p.m., or 5 and 6. and to-morrow between 9 am and 1 p.m.
The cost of the original scheme, it is now estimated, will be $1,406.988 Whilst in June last || the funds at the Committee's dis- posal was $976,769 with liability of $35,756 for the ap- proach road now completed..
Peak Hospital Extension? The scheme could be modified by extending and improving the present Peak Hospital or the erection of a smaller Nursing Home than that proposed at sites such as Caroline Hill, the old Sanatorium site at Magazine Gap and other places.
If such a modified scheme was proceeded with the Government might refund the money spent on; No. Platoon.
the Stubbs Road site and take it Musketry Part I will be fired by over in which event there would the above at Peak Range this Sun-Be $1,416,759 available out of allocate $300,000 for Services which it would be possible to
Playing grounds..
dey.
Hughes.
Range, Oteer: 2Lt. H. Owen
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Firing will commence at 9.20 «.m. last tram up 9 a.m.
These are some of the difficul
Dress: Mufti or uniform opties which the Committee are tional, but belts, braces and pouches facing at the present moment and must be taken in addition to rifle if these modifications were decid- and bayonet.
ed on as advisable, then it would be necessary to obtain the con- sent of subscribers and trustees authority to utilise such sub- atscriptions for these purposes ̊ up
to the required amount..
Arma: Will be drawn as detailed Ter. M. and A.C Companies.
Scottish Company.
A Platoons will parade "Headquarters at 5:30 pm on Thurs day for Vickers Gun Instruction.
Dress: Mufti, belts, rifles and bayonets.
Sunday: March 20.-Kirkpatrick, Reconnaissance Scheme. All wish- iing to participate will inform. O,C. | Company "by telephone (K7) by O.C. Company looks for a good turn Mondly. Cars will be arranged. out to assist in the competitiont
Musketry Programme. The following are the provisional arrangements made for firing of Part I. Table "T" These dates are subject to alteration.
Sunday, March 13, M.I.. and A.C. Cos
Sunday, March 20. Scottish Co.
THE
DOLLAR DIRECTORY
IS NOW
READY
ON SALE
AT
H.K. DOLLAR DIRECTORY CO.
5, Wyndham Street
"CHINA MAIL" CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.
NO 8-$50 MUST BE WON
FIRST READ THESE RULES CAREFULLY THROUGH.
1.
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Each solution sent In must be made on the coupon cut from the "China Mail" Any number of solutions may be sent in.
3.
An entry fee of fifty cents must accompany each coupon. Three entries, however, may be sent in together for one dollar. Letters sent through the post must not contain colne as they will not be delivered by the Post Office.
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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.
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.
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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.
Solutions will be published with the results, in this Thursday following the Closing Date,
paper
every
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12. All letters must be addressed, "China Mall" Cross-words,
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14. Solutions are held under sealed cover and in no way will be
opened until the close of the competition.
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Monday, April 18, Corpe Riffe Meeting.
Sunday, April 24 Artillery and Engineer Co.'s.
Co.'s
Meeting.
Sunday, May 1 Scottish Co. Sunday, May 8, Infantry-Co. Sunday, May 16, Reserve Co. Sunday, May 22, Reserve Co. Sunday, May 29, Casual Sunday, June 5. Canuala,
To "China Mail" Cross-Words,”....
c/o China Mail" Offices,
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"No. 5. Wyndham Street, Hong Kong. DEAR SIRS,
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for
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CLOSING DATE FOR COUPONS, MONDAY, MAR 14. [Coupons received at the "China Mail Office after mid-day on Monday will not be included in the competition.]:
Clues Across.,
Clues Down.
1.
A disease which consumes. 7. To rush about.
1. A tin container.
13. Part of the verb 'to be'.
14. RUR (actual)
15. A Christmas caroli
16, Tho celebrated philosopher's
nume.
18. Givo attention.
19. ONO. (actual).
20. Tidy or clean.
21. Father.
22. Printer's mensura.
24. TP (actual),
26. A genus of Lambiate plants (the
Bagel'.
26. A cusp with wood straps around.
Dry Wines.
30.
61. Talked dly.
33. A Memphite god.
34,
A
A digit of the foot.
36,
38 Bearer in church,
A
A girl's namo,
41. Expresses negation.
2. A place of contest,
3. Upright columns (archit:)
Amatory.
5. To hurry..
3. A teller of a thing.
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A condition of uncertainty.
9. In this monder.
10. One plus one equals.
11. "An annual fast of forty days
12. Ran away with:
17 An inn
23. Of necessity.
25. To scatter on sparingly.
27. Samo na 38 across.
28. Consumed..
20. Fears.
31. Fuel.
2. ER (actual),
34. A drop of secretion from lachry-
mal gland,
38. Well-known English college,
37. D (actual),
Same as 9 down,
30
48. A friend, er chum.
44. To possess.
38.
46. A song in two parts.
47. Entangled piece of string
40,
50.
From which young birds afe jiroduced.
42. Not off.
52. Ta noizo.
45. A cyst
54. At what time?
53.
57. Same as 22 across.
A fence round a house under- going repairs.
1. A rope and pulleys tacklé,
53 A serpent.
Marking an alternative.
40,
groove..
31.
Searches in the dark.
A printer's measure...
63.
OE (actual).
59. Obtained..
61. The indefinite article.
62. Having zones.
04. Bastes or greason.
£5. TEPS (actual).
66. Bono.
67. A British order (abbrev:)"
68. Denotes situation in place.........
60. Ta stratch out.
:70. To break.
E6. A bird's home..
90. Ancient ayeton, weight in
Scotland,
62. An Indian.ox.
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63. NS (actual).
'A. bili 00.
Competitors are reminded that the prize is to be awarded for the correct solution, or if nobody sucereda in getting the currect solution, for the NEAREST correct solution. Therefore, even if you have not done the cross-word puzzle in full, send in what you have done-It may prove to be the nearest correct solution.
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