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THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1927.
Phone C.22
FOR
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Twenty-five Words three inser- tions prepaid $1. Every addi- tional word four cents for three insertions.
TO LET.
'TO LET-Five-rooma House in Granville Road, Kowloon, with Bush and unitary conveniences. Ground floor three rooms Flat in flush and Prat Buildings, with
Apply to: sanitary conveniences. Spanish Dominican Procuration.
ΤΟ LET-No. 15A. Macdonell Kond. Apply to Fook Hai S.S. Co., 2nd Floor, No. 67, Connaught Road Central.
NOTICES.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
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NOTICE.
THE CHINA MAIL.
HENRY VIII'S WINE.
THE VOLUNTEERS.
ORDERS FOR THE WEEK
| AROMA STILL HAUNTS PALACE CELLAR.
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The following orders have been N FRIDAY, the 1st July, all issued Lt.-Col. L. G. Bird, D.S.0., Departments will be CLOSED by Live Co. Gandrs of the
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The Hong Kong Dispensary will be opened for the purpose of dispensing prescriptions from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD. Hong Kong. 30th June, 1927.
FOURTH OF JULY.
THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY will be at home to its friends on MONDAY, JULY FOURTH' at
The Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden! from 1 to 6.30 p.m.
Hong Carpa.
King Henry VIII's "Newe Wyne Seller" beneath the Great Kong Volunteer Defence Watching Tower at Hampton Court Palace attracted many visitors in mall week. The cellar was excavated during last winter. People streamed through the door in the cloisters into the cool cellar, which bluff King Hal kept stocked with wine, "having new barrels brought in every day and empties taken away,"
Recruits Parades. Reference Corps Order No. 1 of last week all recruits who have not passed Musketry Tests Nos, 1 to 4 will parade for Musketry Instruc- tion at Volunteer Headquarters at 6.30 pm on Tuesday. Dress: mufti.
Kirkpatrick Cup.
A short lecture will be given by the G.S.O. 2 on the solutions Bub- mitted by syndicates taking part in the above reconnaissance.
of Hong Kong.
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the They walked between benchings on which used to stand the wine, and saw near the vari
The lecture will take place in the Volunteer Drill Hall at 6 p.m. of
July Monday,
All Volunteers are invited to at-ous pillars which support the tend this lecture it should prove of groined roof pieces of worm- particular interest to any one in eaten wood--the remains of the terested in the defence of the Island stillages upon which the barrels
actually, rested. Engineer Co. Spoon shoot under handicap on Miniature Range at 6.30 p.m. on No. 5 of 1912, the EXCHANGE | Wednesday, July 13.
Miniature Range also allotted on BANKS will be CLOSED for the transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS July 27. on FRIDAY, the 1st July,
BANK HOLIDAY.
TO LET.-Well Furnished Flat TN Accordance with Ordinance Modern Conveniences. 68A Nathan Road, Kowloon, near Ferry. Sate of furniture and fittings to incom ing tenant preferred. View above address 10 a.m. 6 p.m.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE:-Chefeo Stamps. Un- used. Set of six stamps:-2, 5, 16. 15, 20 and 25 cents. Price $2 per set. Apply Box No. 490, c/o "China Nail."
FOR SALE-One brass "Hung Ming" pan of the Chinese Ban Dynasty with automatic springs Price $1,000.00 Apply Box No. 487, c/o "Chini Mail,"
MISCELLANEOUS
Hong Kong, 28th June, 1927.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
N MONDAY, 27th June, 1927, 10 the
Offees of BRITISH- AMERICAN TOBACCO CO.. (CHINA) LTD, will be Removed to Sixth Floor, P. & 0. Building. Connaught Road, Central,
Hong Kong, 23rd June, 1927.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE FORTY-SIXTH ORDIN-
TARY, GENERAL MEETING
of the Company will be held at the Offices of the General Managers. printed."China Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co..
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly
Mail Ofice, No. 5, Wyndham St.,Ltd., Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on
Telephone Central 22.
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVIVORS.
-Public Auctions-
Tnstructions to sell by Public THE Undersigned have received
Auction
ON
TUESDAY, the 5th July, 1927, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street. A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
comprising:-
MONDAY, the 25th July, 1927, at
11 a.m. for the purpose of receiving
the Report of the Directors, pass- ing the Accounts, and Directors and Auditors.
electing
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 18th July to 8th August, 1927, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.. LTD.,
General Managers. Hong Kong, 24th June, 1927.
THE HONG KONG & KOWLOON
TAXICAB CO, LTD.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Taxicab Com- pany, Limited, will be held at the Office of the Company, 35, Des Teak Hatstand. Bookense. Glass Voeux Road Central, on TUESDAY, Cabinet, Desks,. Carpets, Rugs, the 5th day of July, 1927, at 12 Pictures, Oil Paintings, Couch and o'clock, noon for the purposes of Armchairs, etc., etc.
considering, and if approved, of Diuing passing the following Resolution as Chairs, Teak Sideboards with an Extraordinary Resolution, viz:-
Toak
Dining Tables,
Revelled Mirrors. Dinner Waggon, Ice Chests. Dinner Service, Fine Cutglass Ware, Kitchen Utensils, etc., etc.
Teak Bedsteads with Mattresses,; Camphorwood Chest of Drawers, Teak Dressing Tables with Revelled Mirror, Tenk Wardrobes with and without Mirror, Teak Chamber Stands. Tile and Marble Top Washstands, Baby Cots, etc., etc.
ALSO
A Quantity of BLACKWOOD WARE
"That the Hong Kong and Kow- "loon Taxicab Company, Limited, "be wound up voluntarily, and "that Mr. H. R. CLELAND, CA., "of Messrs. Lowe Bingham & "Matthewa be, and is hereby "appointed liquidator for the pur- "pose of such winding up".
Mounted Infantry. All ranks will parade at Stables on Thursday, July 7, at 530 p.m. Dress: mufti.
In future members will only ride their won punies on parades.
In one corner is a door and steps leading to the some "Drvnkynge Howse," and in an- other is a door leading to King Henry's "Newe Bere Seller." These two places will be cleared and opened to the public later.
One can still scent the wine which filled this cool cellar 300
years ago.
AT THE STAR.
"EAST LYNNE" TO-DAY TO SATURDAY,
Because the story of "East is never gets out-
Lynn", sont att active is ove It doesn't depend for its appeal on the passing fad or fancy of the It doesn't deal with moment.
"the flapper "votes for women' problem" or "why men leave home" no, or "whose hootch and why," it isn't the sort of piny that dien out when the particular popular complex of the moment gives way to another.
For the story of "East Lynne" is based on intense love interest, on the devotion and self-sacrifice of a what woman for her ideal-and more universal and lasting appeal need a picture or a play have than those elements?
is a tragic note to True, there. But that is one of "East Lynne."
the reasons the play has lived these decades in the hearts of theatre- geers. Audiences like pathos; the most successful plays and books deal plentifully in the more serious.. even tragic, aides of life. Yet there must be a leavening of humour to afford rellef from what otherwise; would be too depressing un atmos- phere of gloom.
So "East Lynne" is rounded out with its humorous situations min- gled appropriately with the more sombre vein of the main story. It is a picture that leaves a lasting impression on the mind and heart.
Because such a story demanded
A few Trans-Cenade Canada (ouring Windsor Birt Carrying a capacity number of passengers for the dining car was fragrant with flowers.
Service across the continent offered by this sum west including a number of world-circlora, the Trans-Canada Limited, crack transcontinental train mer train is unbroker, there being only about 30 of the Canadian Pacific Railway, pulled out of the stops daring the entire 9,000-mile journey. The train Windsor Street Station in Montreal at 6.45 pm, is the fastest long-distance express on the continent May 15, to resume her summer schedule across and maintains this record, not by any irregular bursts the continent, which calls for the operation of this of speed, but by a steady run with the minimum of train until October 1. A large number of passengers stops. Joining up with the Toronto section at Sud- on board were bound for Vancouver, for the purpose bury the Trans-Canada will make the long journey of connecting with the Canadian Pacific steamship to Vancouver in 89 hours and 15 minutes. It will leave Windsor Street Station at Montreal daily at "Empress of Russia" for the Orient.
The Trans-Canada made a very handsome pleture 6.45 p.m. (Standard time).
The train was given a fine send-off at Montreal, as she stood in the station prior to departure. Engine number 2227 that pulled the train on its first lap among the officials being: A. D. MacTler, vice- was a model of grooming, every bit of brass work president eastern linest E. Alexander, secretary Cana- being polished to the full extent, while the wheels dian' Pacifier George Hodge, assistant general man- of the locomotive were pleked out in white, whichager; George A. Walton, general passenger agent; The all-steel E. F. L. Stardee, assistant general passenger agent: gare them a striking appearance.
the Alan Seymour, general tourist agent; T. Collins, coaches, painted the handsome color devised C.P.E., known as "Tuscan Red," looked as though they superintendent of terminals; A Preston, superin- had just come new from the shups. Inalde the cars tendant of motive power, and G. Whiteley, assistant were the last word in de luxe appointments and the superintendent of mative power.
Station, Montreal
photographed just prier to the firul trip of the sun this season. Inset to The Tran
Armoured Car Co.
AND NOTICE 15 HEREBY GIVEN that should the, foregoing Owing, to the lecture being held Resolution he passed by the requi- at Headquarters on Monday, July site majority it will be submitted 4, the Company will parade at 5.30 for confirmation as a Special Reso-p.m. on Thursday, July 7, for ma- instruction. Dress: lution at a further Extraordinary chine gun Meeting, and such Meeting will be mufti, Carios Cabinets, Curio Stands, held on WEDNESDAY, the 20th Hatstand, Jardinieres, Marble Top day of July, 1927, at the same time Stools. Marble Top Table, Music and place for the purpose of con- Cabinet, Chairs, Table Screen with sidering, and if thought fit, confirm- ing such Resolution as a Special Old Chinese Painting, etc., etc.
Resolution accordingly.
including:
AND
One Victrola
Four Gramophones,
Catalogues will be issued.
Or View from Monday, the 4th
July, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 30th June, 1927.
HE Undersigned have received Tinstructions to sell by Fublic Auction
ON
WEDNESDAY, the 6th July, 1927, commencing at 2.45 p.m.
at No. 178, Kowloon Tong
A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Tuesday, the 5th
July, 1927. Terms:
Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 30th June, 1927.
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Chairman.
Hong Kong, 27th June, 1927.
HOME TUITION.
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STEVENAGE, Within an hour from London. In healthy neighbourhood, SCHOOL! for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A
will assemble at Volunteer Head- quarters at 53.30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5.
No. 4 Platoon.
talent, the best available screen William Fox selected the cast with elaborate care. Heading the play- ers are Edmund Lowe and Alma! Rubens, while in their support are cen Lou Tellegen, Frank Keenan, Marjorie Daw, Bellc Bennett, Lydia Knott, Leslie Fenton, Martha Mattox, Harry Seymour, Virginia
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"China Mail." Any number of solutions may be sent in,
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10. Solutions will be published with the results, in this paper, every
Thursday following the Closing Dale.
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compete.
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DEAR SIRS,
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CLOSING DATE FOR COUPONS, MONDAY, JULY 4.- [Coupons received at the "China Mail" Office after mid-day on Monday will not be included in the competition.]
Acroas.
All ranks will parade at Volun- teer Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. on
1. To gather. The Motor Cyclist Section will Monday, July 4, and Thursday, carry out a tactical ride in the New for Musketry Instruction. Territories on Sunday, July 3, 1927. Dress: mufti.
Parade at 10 a.m. outside Kow-: loon railway station.
Portuguese Ca. No parade will be held on Friday, A three hours halt will be made July 1. at Castle Peak for tifin and bath-
Musketry: The Peak Range is ing.
allotted to the Company on Sunday, Castle July 10. The Section will leave Peak at 4.30 p.m. Dress: tunice, shorte, puities and belta.
Infantry Company.
Rifles And Bayonets. Those members of the Corps now On Fridays, July 8 and 15, at in possession of rifles and bayonets 5.30. All N.C.O.'s and other must return them to Volunteer ranks us detailed by O.C. Company Store immediately for Inspection by will parade at Volunteer Headquar- the armourer. ters at 5.30 p.m. for a special N.C.O.'s Course of Training in Vickers gun.
Scottish Co. Special Machine Gun Claas as all
few Boarders received in the House rendy detailed in previous orders of the Frincipal. Individual care
and attention. apply to:
For Particulars
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local). (Camb. Teachers' Dirioma).. MISS CERTRUDE TURNER
(National Frodel Higher Certificate).
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Na. 40 Queen's Road, C., Hong Kong.
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.
Correction.
Reference Corps Order No. 287 dated June 24, 1927, should read No. 282 dated June 24, 1927.
Reversion.
Marshall and Richard Headrick.
WORLD. THEATRE.
"PRISONERS OF THE STORM" TO-DAY TO SATURDAY.
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19. Alternativa. 20. A novitiate (jumbled). 21. United States (abb.). 22. A pan for holding conis, 24. M. M. (Actual). ». The story was written by James 25. Once more,
Oliver Carwood, whose tales of the 27. Chief magistrate in Venice and
Genoa,
30. The brother of one's mother' or
father.
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north have made him one of the most popular writers of fiction alive.
House Peters, who has always been identified with pictures of 88. A jewel. this type, has an unusually colour 34. T. L. (Actual).
35. Exiat ful and romantic role as the star of s6, Compare point, "Prisoners of the Storm" and he97. Neat. No. 517 Sergt. C. L. Edwards, makes the most of every oppor- 30. New Territories (obb.). Armoured Car Company, is permit-"
40. Same a 37. across. tunity. ted to revert to the ranks at his
The supporting cast includes 42. Word of denial. own request, as from June 28, 1927. Peggy Montgomery, Walter Me-48. Upon
Grail, Harry Todd, Clark,
46. Hall or snow mingled with rain. 48. To support. No. 877 Lcs.- Corpl. F. N. Doodha, stock, Fred De Silver, Lilian 45. Progeny. Armoured Car Company, is granted Nicholson and others, and although $1. A prophet. ten months' extension of leave, as the cast is smaller than usual for, 62. Same as 17 across. from June 11, 1927, to April 10, a feature production, each player 54. A tuft.
has been carefully selected, and 67. The eleventh month of the each characterisation stands out boldly from the others.
1928.
Leave.
Resignations.
The following are permitted to retire from the Corps:
No. 922 Pte. C. G. Anderson, Armoured Car Company, as from June 28, 1927..
No. 176 Pte. M. Manuk, Reserve Company, as from June 30, 1927.
NOTICE.
Com-
Jewish civil year and the fifth of the ecclesiastical year.
58. To dispirit or deaden.
01. A word uttered to "frighten
children.
A more paring down of expendi- ture out of the national purse fa in 62. Musical note.
65. Outbreak. itself no teat of economy. Sir J. 3. To iend (fumbled). Stamp.
67.4. place. 60. Strbs
The smaller business man must70. Concurs. keep up to date, and not be afraid of capital expenditure, remember-l No. 2 Platoon Rise Club will holding that investment in his own their fourth meeting at Peak Range business which he understands is on Sunday, July 8, at 9 a.m. more remunerative than specula- It is hoped that all members of tion outside which he does not the Rifle Club will endeavour to be Mr. Thomas Keens (Society of In-
corporated Accountants). present,
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4. To haul,
5. London Postal District, (abb.).
6. To shake with violence.
8. Enticed,
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10. Fixed.
11. To stimulate,
12. Root
13. A rhombohedron.
18. Father.
19. O. I. (Actual).
22. Insect.
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44. N. G. R. (Actual).
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47. Cloth made from the fibre of
the Corchorus olitorius.
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57, Scandinavian poet.
58. The second largest American tiger.
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67. Prefix signifying before.
69. Limb.
60. A pliable rod or twig,
68. A unit.
64. Paddle.
06. T. E. (Actual).
68. Exclamation.
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