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LCST-Black and White Terrier Dog. Answers to name of "Jim," Reward if returned to. Rev. G. T. Waldegrave, Seamen's Institute, 21, Praya East.
NOTICES.
CHINESE CUSTOMS
NOTIFICATION: /
THE OFFICES and STATIONS
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of the CHINESE MARITIME CUSTOMS for Kowloon and Dis trict, will be CLOSED to Public Business on the 4th June, 1927.
F. HAYLEY BELL, Commissioner of Chinese Customs, Kowloon and District. York Buildings, Hong Kong, 36th May, 1927.
PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LTD.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
NOVICE
that the ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF SHARE- WANTED.
HOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Hong Kong WANTED-A Chinese Clerk with Hotel, Hong Kong on THURSDAY, good knowledge for an Import and 9th June, 1927, at 11 am. for the Export Ofice. Apply in hand-purpose of receiving the report of writing stating age, experience and the Directors together with State ment of Accounts for the year and- salary desired, to P.0, Box 680.
ed 80th April, 1927.
TO LET.
BODY IN TRUNK.
WOMAN SAWN INTO EIGHT
PIECES.**
CHARING CROSS MYSTERY.
THE CHINA MAIL.
London, May 10, The overpowering effluvium emanating from a trunk deposited | in the cloakroom at Charing Cross. Terminus last week-end led the rail- way authorities to-day to draw the attention of the police.
The latter, upon opening it, dis- covered that It contained the body of a woman between 20 and 30, in The a very decomposed state. corpse had been sawn up, and broken into eight pieces..
Death apparently was caused by foul play about three weeks ago.
A petticoat wrapped around the damembered remains marked with figures, a lady's handbag.and black shoes inside the trunk, and the words "F. Austin, St. Leonards," on the label, are the only clues on which the police, are working to Rolve the mystery, but at a post.i The TRANSFER BOOKS of the mortem examination, the finger- Company will be CLOSED from prints of the dead woman were, SATURDAY, 4th June to FRIDAY, taken, in the hope that they might 10th June, 1927, both days in-prove of assistance to the police.
TO LET-Large Furnished Bed. Sitting Room, Bath, H. and C., Few|clusive. minutes from Ferry. Suit one or two office ladies. Breakfaat If desired, Terms Reasonable.--Box No. 492, c/o "China Mail" Ofce.
ROOM TO LET-In a Private' Family, with or without Board. Can be Rented for a Short Time if wanted. Cameron Road, 2nd floor. No. 23A, Kowloon.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE: Chefon Stamps. used. Set of alx stamps:-2. 15, 20 and 25 cents:-Apply No. 490, w/o "China, Mall."
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers, Hong Kong, 30th May, 1927.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
The porter and cloakroom atten-: dant at the station were interrogat-
ed and described a man who arrived in a tax-cab on Friday, and left the trunk in the cloakroom.
NAVAL OFFICERS FINED.
When the case was called before
THE FORTY-NINTH ORDINARY Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon T
Magistracy yesterday, in which ANNUAL MEETING of the Lieutenants K. W. Beard and Shareholders of the above Company N. R., C. Munro, R.N., were aum- will be held the Offices of the moned for driving their 'motor Un-General Apents, Pedder Street, on cycles at night without headlights, June, 1927, at Lieut. Munro did not appear. 6, 10, TUESDAY, 7th
Box Noon, for the purpose of receiving Lieut. Beard explained that his the Report and Statement of Ac-brother officer was unable to at- counts for the year ending 31st tend Court and had asked him to December, 1926.
represent him.
FOR SALE-One brass. "Hung Ming" pan of the Chinese Han Dynasty with automatic springs. Price $1.000.00 Apply Box No. 487 c/o "Chian Mail."
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS
AND SURVIVORS.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the The summons related to two Company will be CLOSED from offences on separate dates, both 26th May to 7th June, 1927, both occurring in Peking Road. On days inclusive.
May 10 the officers were riding}
JARDINE. MATHESON &
CO., LTD.,
General Agents, Hong Kong, 16th May, 1927,
NOTICE.
-Public Auctions Mr. LAM WING YAN and
HE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
THE
Auction
• ON
WEDNESDAY, the 1st June, 1927, commencing at 10.30 a.m.
at No. 12B, Mody Bond, Kowloon A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
Comprising
FURNITURE.
without, headlights at 9.10 p.m.,
while on May 12 a similar breach occurred at 11.05 p.m.
Lleut. Beard pleaded "guilty" on behalf of himself and his colleague, remarking that the lamp on his cycle had been newly filled with carbide and had been going out at intervals.
Each defendant was fined $4 on each churge.
IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that,
Miss MYRA CHANSON have both RESIGNED from the undersigned Company as from May 26th, 1927. Their Power to aign for and on be- half of the Company is therefore
Major C. Willson had before him revoked as from the above men-yesterday afternoon two Chinese
tioned date.
THE UNIVERSAL MOTOR &
SUPPLY CO. ・・
61. Des Voeux Road,. Hong Kong, May 26th, 1927.
DAMAGE DURING STRIKE,
.
charged with maliciously causing damage to machinery belonging, to the Tai Shing Paper Mills at Aber
deen.
Mothers!
POLAR CAKE
Have Your Kiddies
Had Their.
POLAR CAKE (
TO-DAY !!!
Imported
Guaranteed
100% NOURISHMENT.
12% BUTTER-FAT.
"GET THE POLAR CAKE HABIT”
ICE CREAM KIOSK Queens' Theatre Building, Tel. Central 9456. ICE CREAM PAVILION
Kawlora Tel. K. 874,
WORLD THEATRE.
"EMPTY HANDS" TO-DAY
AND TO-MORROW.
"Empty Hands" is an Arthur! Stringer story which. Carey. Wilson adapted to the screen. It deals with the adventures of Grimshaw, mining engineer, and Claire En dicott, a wealthy society girl, who ere lost in the wilderness and are compelled to wrest a living from Na- ture with their empty hands. It is hard to imagine a situation which more intrigues the mass mind of humanity, and when the locale is set amid towering peaks, placiti According to evidence there had lakes and rushing rivers, it is war- been a strike at the mill and over that comes but once in a life-time.
ranted to give the spectators a thrill half the workera walked out.
Jack Holt is given one of the Subsequently the majority of these best opportunities of his career in returned, including the two accused. this picture and a role that eminent- On May 18 two coolies who had no ty suits him. Needless to say he business with the machinery were given an excellent performance. ALL proposed alterations to the responsible for the breakdown of a The rest of the cast is also desery- A rules of the above Asancia-roller which was damaged to the ing of high praise. Norma Shearer tion, the Challenge Shield Competi-extent of $500. It was alleged the combines loveliness with acting tion, La! Wah Cup and Sunday we accused were the men concerns ability, and makes her part stand out; Charles Clary, Gertrude Olm- Herald Charity Cup Competitions. At the outset Mr. Horace Lo said sted, Itamsey Wallace, Ward Crane, must be forwarded to the under the case against the second accused Hank Mann and Hazel Keener are Brass Mounted Bedstends. Teak signed not later than the 31st May, was weak and asked for his dis-more than adequate in the respec- Wardrobe with Bevelled Mirror, | 1927.
charge. After hearing evidence the Eve roles. Dressing Table. Rattan Furniture,
W. E. HOLLANDS,
Magistraté also discharged the etc., etc.
first man as there was nothing to P.O. Box 233.
connect the damage with the strike.
Teak Hatstand, Chesterfield Couch and Chairs. (Upholstered with Fine Silk Brocade) Tenk Bookcase, Glasa Cabinet, Screen.
Carpets, Curtains, Pictures, Orna-
ments, etc., etc.
Teak Dining Table, Chairs, Side- board, Community Plate Cutlery, Glass Ware; Crockery, Teak Ice Chest, etc., etc.
ALSO
1 Piano by "Morrison"
1 "Sonora" Cabinet Gramophone
AND
Severál Pieces of Blackwood
Ware.
Catalogues will be issued.. On View from Tuesday, the 31st May, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 26th May, 1927.
ON WEDNESDAY, the lat June, 1927. commencing at 5.15 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.
•
Secretary.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
THE
ed.
HONG KONG HOTEL VISITORS.
May 28, 1927.
Mrs. E. Arcus, Mrs. I. da
THE FOURTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (woa- ther permitting) at Happy Valley on SATURDAY, 4th June and MONDAY, 6th June, 1927, com- Averbach. mencing at 2.45 p.m. on both days. The first bell will be rung at 2.15 p.m.
The charge for admisalon to the Public Enclosure will be $1 per day for all persons including Ladies.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price.
Mr. M. Graham-Brash, Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Baker, Mrs. Wm. H. Birt. Miss A. R. Baildon.
Mr. W. R. Clouth. Miss M. Bayes
Davy, Mias G. Bayes Davy, Mr. F. J. Didisheim, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Dupre.
Mr. C. Elkus. Mr. Felpe.
AT THE STAR.
"TOO MANY KISSES" TO-DAY
AND TO-MORROW.
This story, which opens in a min- ing office in New York City, was directed for the screen by Paul Sloane from an adaptation of John Saunders "Cosmopolitan Monk Magazine" serial, "A Maker of Gestures." It bringe Richard Dlx to the screen in the role of a happy- go-lucky, remantle, fighting young American. His one weakness is beautiful girls and his father packs him off. to Europe to a town away. back in the mountains where no one Members are advised that they Messrs. A. F. Henry, J. R. Hooley, would ever believe it likely that he must show their Badges to obtain Mrs. C. J. Hawking Mr. Earls would meet and fall in love with admission to the Members' 'Enclo-Hodgins, Mr. W. T. Hicks, Mr. the most beautiful girl he'd ever set
H. E. Hyde.
How Dix has to rect.on with a Mr. J. E. Joseph, Mr. and Mrs.
jealous and fiery Basque captain of O. Jeltes.
Messrs. H. A. Keller, M. W. Koyre. the guards before he can claim "Too Members' Enclosure, tickets for LAMMERT BROS..
Mies H. Lillie, Mr. M. Rere Yvonne as his own, makes whom can be obtained from Messrs. Lieven, Mr. I. H. Ludowice, Mr. S. Many Klases" one of the fastest- moving pictures you've seen in Linstead & Davis at $5 each per Lehiedeux, Mr. H. C. Lamond. day up to THURSDAY, 2nd. June. Mesare. O. Morgenstein, R. F. S. months,
McBain, Mr. and Mrs. N. McBala,
A VALUABLE - COLLECTION
OF POSTAGE STAMPS (Particulars from Catalogue).
On View from Tuesday, the 31st sure. Muy, 1927.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, May 27th, 1927.
ON THURSDAY, the 2nd June. 1927, commencing at 11 a.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
19. Cases Mincral Water.
43 Dozen Glycerine Soap.
16 Motor Tyres.
11 Drums Celit.
Drums Fixem."
1 Package Coloured Matting.
8 Cases Sardines!
70 Cases Peral Barry,
4 Tea Sets.
9 Dozen Fodera) Milk.:
914 Dozen Leather
2 Search Lights and Accessories.
A Quantity of Sample Goods
comprising:
Each member has the right te Introduce 2 non-members to the
1927.
Mr. J. D. Neas.
eyes on.
Frances Howard plays Yvonne villainous captain Jullo.
The charge for admission for Mr. and Mrs. J. Mitchell, Miss Land William, Powell is cast as the Ladies to the Members Enclosure Mayslypp will be $2. Each member can obtain, upon application to the Secretary. Badges for admission of 2. Ladies, free of charge qe vetë”. Hong Kong, 28th May 1927,
HOME TUITION.
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Messrs. H Pearman, E. Powell, S. E. Philps, ET. Parker, R. Paulaire..
Hessra. A. K. Rhoden, R. B
son.
WOMAN-IN FLAMES:
Burnt almost beyond recogni
burgh, P. H. Riemer, Mrs. Rickard-tion, Elizabeth Mary Brooks, wife of Edwin Brooks, living in the Mrs. B. Stujensby, Mrs. H. S. Kentish village of Sholden, near Searle, Messrs. H. B. Shaldon, T. Deal, was taken to Deal's War Storeys Moped Memorial Hospital.
Mr. E. Thomas, Dr. E. Stuart
Mr. R. Tarring.
TESTOVER — STEVENAGE MY H. Valker,
In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL Wilburði
for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS
A
few Boardera received in the House
of the Principal. : Individual care
Felt Hate, Sun Hats. Xmas Stock-and attention. For Particulars
ings, Shoes, Tools, etc.
HAND.
A Lot of Clothes and Bundries. <
Terms: Cash on Delivery,
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LAMMERT DROS,
Auctioneers"
Hong Kong, Bist
apply to:TRANSPO
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and Mrs. Lan explosion occurred, caused
MISCELLANEOUS.
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apparently by some material get ting mixed with the fuel she was burningM
With her clothing alight back and front she had the presence of mind to knock loudly on a' neighbour's walle
When help arrived Mrs. Brooks was suffering from extensive ina burns on her head and body, and St. now, lies in} hospital in a, pro
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opened until the close of the competition,
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1. Folded.
Across.
6. Want of Reclitude. 12 Sun God, 13. N. H, N. (Actual). 14. Girl's Name.
15. “That Is": (Abbreviated). 16. To Eject.
28. Labour,
19, N. P. (Actual),
21. A Violent Storm. 24. 0. L. (Actus)). 25. River in England...... 27. Consumed.
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38. Prefix Expressing Priority.
94 Thin Narrow Boards.
185. T. A. (Actual). 136, 0, A. (Actuni),
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40. A Place of Shelter.
33. A Eank ar Causeway Along
River, to Prevent Inundation.
46. Heap of Stones..
47. Individuals.
48. Long Narrow Sail Canoes,
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53. Paid Publicity (Abbreviated),
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58. A.Heavy Stick or Club,
159, Period, ist
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67, Across
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2. Look: See; Behold.
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4. Personal Pronoun.
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8. River in England.
B. V. A. (Actual).
10.-T. I. (Actual).
11. Bright Golden Colour (Plural).
17. Region.
18. A Unit
20. Matter.
21. Cruel.
22. Impersonal Pronoun.
23. An Easy Death.
24. British Decoration (Abbreviat
26 To Bip.
29. Abbreviation of "Mistress.” 31. To Desert.
82 An Apathetic Person.
87. Grown Turgid.
18. Evening.
39. Even: Level: Flat."
41. To Pinch
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Century.
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48. Thin Sheet of Metal
49. To Soak Flax..
50. O. M
(Actual);
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56. A Small Lake Among the Moun
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61. Sema-ss 2 Down.
62. Same as 3 Down
64. EE. (Actual)..
65,1 B. V. (Actual).
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