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TO LET.
TO LET-No. 15A, Macdonell Road. Apply to Fook Hai S.S. Co., 2nd Floor, No. 67, Connaught Road Central.
NOTICES.
KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY. (British Section),
NOTICE.
PUBLIC IS HEREBY
NOTIFIED OF A CHANGE IN
CORONER DISAGREES
JURY AND A WOMAN'S DEATH.
A VERDICT OF POISONING.
After a long adjournment, the
THE TRAIN SERVICE commencinquest was resumed in Mr. R. E. ing 20th instant.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Lindsella Court yesterday after~|
The following Expressen will also ¦ run between Kowloon and Can-noon, on the young Chinese itan:-
Up Trains: Kowloon dep. 8.00 a.m., arriving Canton 11.50 a.m.
Kowloon dep. 3.00 p.m., arriving Canton 6.47 p.m.
Down Trains: Canton dep. 8.05 am, arriving Kowloon 11.49 m.
Canton dep. 3.20 p.m., arriving Kowloon 7.04. p.m.
Single Fores: 1st Class 2nd 3rd
$5.00 $2.00 $1,00
woman
who died from opium poisoning at the Government Civil Hospital on April 22 last.
Mr. Horace Lo represented the deceased's parents, while her husband and his parents had Mr. H. J. Armstrong as their solici- tor.
Dr. J. R. Craig gave evidence of holding a post mortem exami- nation on April 23. He found little evidence of anything wrong with the deceased except a con- gestion of the lungs: The condi- tion of the lungs, the witness said in reply to the Coroner, was con- Manager.sistent with death from opium
poisoning.
For further particulars, please
G. A. WALKER.
Kowloon. 17th June, 1927.
TO LET.-Unfurnished end Octoliersee Time Tables,
five-roomed house on The Peak, Recently renovated. Rent moder- ate. Box No. 493, c/o "China Mail."
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE:-Chefoo Stamps. Un- used. Set of six stamps:-2, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 cents. Price $2 per set.-Apply Box No. 190, c/o "China Mail."
and
CHINA COAST OFFICERS GUILD
MARINE ENGINEERS' GUILD OF CHINA HONG KONG BRANCHES.
MEMBERS are informed that a
+
M COMBINED MEETING will
be held at the GUILDS OFFICES.
Deceased's mother-in-law then took the witness stand. After the wedding deceased was left in her company at Canton, About 12 days after she had joined the witness's household the deceased complained of pains in the chest. She was given medicine by two They Chinese, doctors then. moved to Hong Kong on March
entrance in Pottinger Street) on | wedding. The deceased con- SUNDAY, 19TH JUNE, 1927, ATtinued to complain of pains dur 10.30 A.11, at which every member ing the time she was in Hong Kong, but insisted that there was in part is requested to be present.
no need for a doctor to be called. Business as per Circulars.
She took some pills given to her by her father. On April 22 the deceased appeared to be very un- well, but still refused to see a IN THE SUPREME COURT OF doctor, saying that she would be
HONG KONG.
FOR SALE.-One brass "Hung 67, DES VOEUX ROAD, CENTRAL 720, about three months after the Ming" pan of the Chinese Han Dynasty with automatic springs. Price $1,000.00 Apply Box No. 487 c/o "China Mail."
MISCELLANEOUS.
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly *printed-"China Mail" Office. No. 5. Wyndham St., Telephone Central 22.
W. J. STOKES,
Branch Secretary.
COMPANIES WINDING UP NO,
# OF 1926.
LAMMERT BROS. In The Matter of the Companies
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS
AND SURVIVORS,
-Public Auctions-
ON
Ordinances 1911-1925
and
THE RUSSO-ASIATIC BANK.
NOTICE OF DIVIDEND
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it is intended to declare
NOTICE
cured by the pills. Deceased swallowed large handfuls of those pills at a time, The witness went cut during the morning and when she returned the deceased was unconscious.
The witness was informed by the Coroner that it was clear from the evidence that the de- ceased had swallowed a quantity of opium that morning.
She replied that she was un- able to explain this, as no opium THE Undersigned have received A FIRST AND FINAL DIVIDEND was kept in the part of the house instructiona from Mrs. Win the above matter and Creditors, occupied by the females. It was Shewan, to sell by Public Auction WHO HAVE NOT ALREADY ridiculous, she said, to suppos
DONE SO, are required on or be that anyone had deliberately ad- fore the 20th day of July, 1927 to ministered opium to the deceased. and the particulars of their debts She was also unable to suggest or claims and the names and any reason why the deceased addresses of their Solicitors, if any, should seek to take her own life. to the Offcial Receiver, Supreme If she had in fact committed sui-
WEDNESDAY, the 22nd June, 1927, commencing at 2.30 p.m. at her residence, Westbourne Villa (West) No. 86, Bonham Road opposite King's College
A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Comprising:-
send their names and addresses,
YOUR SURETY
SURETY OF PURITY
CHOCOLATE COATED
ICE CREAM
POLAR CAKE
Manufactured By:
WESTERN DAIRY PRODUCTS CO.
OF 'SEATTLE U.S.A.
Distributed By:
FORPRODIST COMPANY
China Building Hong Kong.
Obtainable at:
THE ICE CREAM KIOSK
Queen's Theatre Building
Hong Kong.
THE ICE CREAM PAVILION
96 Nathan Road Kowloon.
And From Our Boys in the Streets
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IT'S QUALITY THAT COUNTS!
AT THE STAR.
"PERCH OF THE DEVIL” TO- DAY AND TO-MORROW,
The leading men of "Perch of the
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18' "B. Lovel " 17′ 4′′B, 2' 9"B.
Level
Level and Storage of water ini Reservoirs on June 1, 1927;—
CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS LEVEL.
Court, the Liquidator in this mat-cide, the witness could not say Devil" are Pat O'Malley, star of Tytam ter, and are also required by their where deceased had obtained the many pictures. whose recent work Tytam Byewash
has been in "The Midnight Sun," Tytam Intermediate Level Solicitors or personally to come in opium. and prove their debts or claims at
The witness was examined as "The Teaser,”- "Watch Your Tytam Tuk the Office of the Official Receiver, Supreme Court, between the hours to her relationship with the de-Wife," "My Old Dutch" and other Wong Nei Chung.. 21'10". Dr. of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. or in default ceased and said she had always pictures, Theodore Von Eltz and Pokfulam.. Fenders' Pictures, Engravings, etc., etc. thereof they will be excluded from been very fond of the girl, and Mario Carillo. Both of the latter
Teak Extension Dining Table, the benefit of any distribution made there had never been any trouble have played leads in many big pro- A denotes "Above Overflow." Dining Chairs, Teak Sideboard. before such debis are proved.
Teuk Hatstand, Teak Bookcases, Chesterfield Couch, Armchairs,
Carpets, Rugs,
Brass
Dinner Waggon, Glass Cabinet, Teak Desk, Electric Plated Ware, Crockery, Glass Ware, etc., etc.
Teak Bedsteads, Teak Wardrobe
Dated this the 17th day of June, 1927.
JOHN FLEMING, C.A., Special Manager.
ductions.
between them. It was a fact
Mae Busch and Jane Winton are that the witness had entertained the leading women in the produc some young men, but these were tion. Misa Busch plays the her relatives. As far as she featured role of the story, and knew the deceased had never Miss Winton's role is of secondary with Bevelled Mirror Door, Teak c/o Lowe. Bingham & Matthews, made any complaint about this rank in this particular picture. Deceased had even helped the although she usually head any witness lay the tea table for these cast of which she is a member. guests and had joined them at meal.
Chest of Drawers, Tenk Dressing Table, Box Couch, etc., etc.
ALSO
A Fine Selection of Canton Blackwood Ware.
Comprising:-
Beautifully Carved Desks, Jar- dinieres, Marble Top Table, Curio
Stande, Opium Stools, Carved
Chairs, ele, etc.
AND
Two Enamelled Baths
Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Monday, 20th June, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery. N.B. For information to intending Purchasers, the Univeraity Buses pass the House, stop at King's College.
3. Queen's Road Central, Chartered Bank Building.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS.
HE DATE for Closing the List
After a few minutes' retire- ment the jury returned the fol- lowing verdict:
That the deceased died from the subscribers to the above effects of opium poisoning ad-
The supporting cast includes Lincoln Steadman, George Kuwa, Martha Franklin, Gertrude Oak- man and others.
"Porch of the Devi!" is a screen version of the popular novel by the same name, and gives promise of becoming King Baggot's most
has been POSTPONED to THURS-ministered to her by some person prominent production, although he DAY. 23rd June, 1927, at 5 p.m.
or persons unknown. By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 16th June, 1927.
HOME TUITION.
TESTOVER STEVENAGE.
LAMMERT BROS., W
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 15th June, 1927.
FAMOUS ECZEMA REMEDY. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
GEORGEMISE
Thomsade praised this wonderful remedy. Used torcen turion with smuting e. A swift, sura zelle' for EzRMA, Itoh, Tetter, Bolly Ulcerated Leg and sti Skin diiesies. No matter how long tanding. Give it a
Generous Jar only $2.00. On Sale at:
No. 40 Queen's Road, C., Hong Kong.
HONGKONG HEIGHTS.
For the information of visitors the following list of some of the highest points on the Island and Mainland is published:~~-
Island.
Feet.
Victoria Peak
1829
Signal Station
1774
Mt. Parker
1734.
Mountain Lodge
1725
The Eyrie..
1726
Peak Hotel
1305
Talkoo Sanatorium
1000
- 877
Mt. Davis
Bowen Rd (filterbeds) 297
Avainland.
Taimoshan Kowloon Peak
8:124 1971
Within an hour from London.
In healthy neighbourhood, SCHOOL
has directed such successes, as The Coroner commented that "The Home Maker," "Tumble- The must accept the verdict, weeds," "Raffles" and others.
though he could not agree that Mary O'Hara is credited with there was any evidence to support the screen adaptation of Mrs.
Atherton's powerful novel.
it.
WHARF INCIDENT.
for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A The "China Mail" is informed few Boarders received in the House by the Captain Superintendent of of the Principal. Individual care Police that the Chinese searcher
apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local). (Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER
(National Frodel Higher Certificate).
WORLD THEATRE.
"OLD HOME WEEK" TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW.
and attention. For Particulars who exceeded his duty by at- The by-paths of this story (to be tempting to open some sealed screened at 5.15 and 9.15 only) are packing cases. was a temporary as delicious' as the main thread la police searcher and not a mem-interesting. It is impossible in a ber of the Imports and Exports brief synopsis to show what mar
characterisations "Old Department, as reported in our vellous
Home Week" has. Tom Clark |issue of June 14,
(Meighan) la a much misunder stood and despised young man for a time in the picture, but when he thwarts the crooks, the attitude of Clarkeville changes.
NOTICE TO SHIPOWNERS, MASTERS & AGENTS.
The Yuen Wo Seamen's Institute always has men available to ship as watch- men, seamen, &c.
Our men
are employed
by the leading passenger lines. We guarantee satis- faction.
Please phone or call: K.661-No. 2, Saigon Street, Yaumati or
C.2560---No. 38. Tung Man Street.
THINGS THAT STEAL CHILDREN'S STRENGTH.
The old home week celebration will. bring back many cherished It is no wonder that many children memories to those who view it. continue thin and weakly no matter how
One of the big moments is when (well you feed them when much of the
nourishment they take is consumed by Tom arrives home and appears on worms. Expel the worms by means of the platform of Jim Ferguson's a few doses of Baby's Own Tablets and private car, which has been attach- then you will soon see your little one ed to the combination train. growing robust, rosy and well.
To "China Mail" Cross-Words," c/o "China Mail" Offices,
No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong. DEAR SIRS,
I agree to abide by your rules, and I enclose...
20' 6"B. 3' 4"B. [Note: B. denotes "Below Overflow":
Storage In millions and decimals of gallons.
Tytem Tytam Byowash
Tytam Tuk
2920 1927 216.65 384.80 4.27 18.52 195.00 744.08 1,419,00
for
Name
'Address
tam Intermediate.. 156.90 Wong Nel Chung ... 8.64 26.24
Pokfulam
23.50 05.78
Total...
.....1,293.84 3,103.24 Consumption of water in the City and Hill District in millions and de- cimals of gallons during the month of May:-
1928 1927 264.09 245.70
Consumption. Estimated population 401,000 411.910 Consumption per head
21.3 23.1 per day (gallons) Constant Supply in all Rider Main Districts during May 1926 and 1027.
KOWLOON WATER WORKS
LEVEL.
1926 1927 Kowloon Reservoir 5'11"3. Level Shek Lat Pul
Reservoir 10'11"B. 20′ 4′′B. Reception Reservoir
70"B. Storage in miliona and decimalk of gallons,
1026 Kowloon. Reservoir.. 203.60 Shak Lai Pul Reservoir
32.33 Reception Reservoir..
Total
"
1927
.solution (s) which are attached.
[Please Write in Block Letters.]
CLOSING DATE FOR COUPONS, MONDAY, JUNE 20. [Coupons received at the "China Mail” Office after mid-day
on Monday will not be included in the competition.]
Across.
1. To collect, as a harvest.
5. Refinement.
9. Second tone of the diatonic scale. 10. Card-game.
12. Standard measure of electrical
resistance.
13. Three-toed sloth.
14. Chinese denomination of money
(plural).
16. Brings forth.
10. The grand division of cryptoga-
mlc planta, 352.5020. A medley.
71.50 21. The price paid for carting.
24. 14th century knife or dagger, 26. Town in France. $27. To make known,
28. Gentle heat.
.326.32 424.00
Consumption of water in Kowloon 29. 0. Y. (Actual).
in millions and decimals of gallons dur 30. Te come fully up to. in the month of May..
82. Turkish arrow (plural). 1928 1997
34, 5. G. (Actual). Consumption
72.88 87.08
35. Compass point. Estimated population 165.260 160.240 30. Word of denial. Consumption per head
37. T. R. (Actual).
per day (gallons) .. 15.1 17.6
30, A thing not directly aimed at. Full Supply in all districts during 41. Girl's name. May, 1926 and 1927.
43. A. A. (Actual). The Government Analyst's reports 44. Recompense. show that the quality of the water is 48. Doomed. satisfactory:
Total rainfall to May 81, 1926, 30.36; May 1927, 41,77.
SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN HONG KONG FOR JUNE, 1927.
Sunrise
5.88.
The shooting of the gusher of June As a corrective of most of child-water and the wild ride of the hood's every day allments Baby's Own
comeв
Sunset
47. Kiln to dry hops (plural). 40. Compoand formed by the union of water with some other sub- stance, generally forming & neutral salt.
52. Matte of earth..
164. To unite
166. Religious ceremony.
50. Arabian military commanders. 68. An ovil spirit.
50. Mother.
7.0961, The upward curves of the lines.
of a ship, as they recede from
the midships.
7.10 62. The Lion, 6th sign of the Zodine.
7.10 68. For example (abbreviated).
Date
17
18
5,88
7.09
10
6.39
7.09
20
E^^
中華
6.39
5.39
7.104. Burrows, ban
5,40
7.10 65. Full of knots..
5,40
7.20
5.40
6.40.
.6,40
7.11
5.41
a
8.41
7.11
642
Tablete are just what is needed. They children throughout the town to help the digestion, relieve constipation, tell the news is a scene charged ease colic, croup and colds, check diar with axcitement and thrills.
climax zhooa, reduce simple fover, allay teeth- The dramatic ing paine, quiet the nerves, speedily towards the very finish when Tom bring peaceful, healthgiving sleep in a trics to sell the worthless woll to natural way. You can give Baby's Own one of the crooks and is almost Tablets with perfect confidence to the prevented by the interference of youngest and most delicate infant, for they are guaranteed to be absolutely the frato Citizens, who do not know what he is trying to do. There is pure and safe. Of chemists, or post free, 60 cents the vial, from the Dr more suspense in this situation Williams Medicine Co., 60 Klangse than there has ever been Road, Shanghai,
Helghan picture before.
1. A staircase.
Down
2. A, E. (Actual).
3. Handsome.
4. R. O. L. A. G. (Actual).
5. The barbed iron head of a dart.
6. A kind of pancake or fritter
made chiefly with ogga (plural),
7. S. A. (Actuai).
8. A Linnen genus of coleopterous
insecta.
11. Bone,
12. O. T. (Actual).
14. Stop.
15. Part of music between tenor
and soprano.
17. 5,280 fect.
18. Flatters,
22. Samo as ADVOWTRY.
28. Likewise.
24. Trouble.
25. Allied by blood.
a1. Mellow, as land.
33. To know.
88. A steep elevation. 39. Fine.
40. E. F. E. (Actual).
41. Yes.
42. A Japanese palanquin, 48. Made of ash.
44. A lancet.
45. C. R. L. M. (Actual), 48. The aromatic principle. 49. Abounding with knots, 31. Long ·winged aquatio
(plural).
68. Smoky.
67. B. Y. (Actual),
5. D. L. (Actual).
80. Same as 48 across.
fowl
68. The termination of many Eng
lish words, denoting an agent,
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