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NOTICES.
THE CHINA MAIL.
THEATRE CONCERT.
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INITIAL VENTURE SUCCESS REPEATED.
NOTICE.
WNERS of Motor Vehicles,
1st, 1927.
E. D. C. WOLFE,
Capt. Supt. of Police,
SERVICES ENTERTAINED.
The initiative of Mrs. Costen Trucks, Trolleys, Carts, Vans and others working in the inter- and Drivers of Motor Vehicles are ests of the Service men at pre- hereby notified that Licences for sent in Hong Kong has been same are due for Renewal on July amply justified in the staging of concerts at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evenings. The success of Saturday night's performance was no less marked than that of the initial venture, and the hope. is being widely expressed that the concerts may be a regular feature during the sojourn of His Majesty's forces in the Colony.
Hong Kong, 2nd July, 1927.
NOTICE.
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ARNHOLD & CO., LTD. Shameen, July 2, 1927.
FOURTH OF JULY.
THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY will be at home to its friends
MONDAY, JULY FOURTH The Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden
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from 4 to 6.30 p.m.
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The Band of the 2nd. King's Own Scottish Borderers under the direction of Mr. W. H. FitzEarle, contributed three well-rendered selections, and encores and the Choir of H.M.S. "Dauntless" made big hits
on both their appear- ances.
Drummer Stewart, a favour- ite of the previous concert, was again on the programme hay- ing for his partner this time Drummer Brown.
Senora Consuelo de Guzman, Who is the possessor of a
very fine contralto voice, and who had scored big successes in her con- cert appearances in the United States, Argentina and Japan, cap- tured the hearts of the audience with her beautiful solos and TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN duets with Mr. G. d'Aquina.
solos on the violin and Miss
THE HONG KONG & KOWLOON
TAXICAB CO., LTD.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Mr. John Braga accompd'Aquino.
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly GENERAL MEETING of the Hong Rozario the duets on the piano. and promptly printed. "China Kong and Kowloon Taxicab Com-
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pany, Limited, will be held at the Mrs. Lewis Davis, who came St.Office of the Company, 35, Des specially from Canton to sing for Voeux Routt Central, on TUESDAY, the boys, arrived by the night the 5th day of July, 1927, at 12 bont and went straight to the jo'clock, nean for the purposes of Theatre where she delighted her considering; and if approved, of listeners. Mrs. Younghusband passing the following Resolution as (formerly Madame Winifred an Extraordinary Resolution, víz:-Taylor), another very fine singer "That the Hong Kong and Kow-of repute, instantly won the good "loon Taxicab Company, Limited, will and appreciation of the "be wound up voluntarily, and audience. "that Mr. H. R. CLELAND, C.A.,;
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVIVORS,
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"of Messrs. Lowe Bingham & cent. Jazz" was contributed by A peppy item entitled "100 per "Mintthews be, and is hereby the Misses Barbara Walker, E. "appointed liquidator for the pur- Rose and Violet Capell assisted by "pose of such winding up".
Private Anstis. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY THE Undersigned have received GIVEN that should the foregoing
Resolution be Auction
site majority it will be submitted for confirmation as a Special Reso- lution at a further Extraordinary
Instrumental selections were Meeting, and such Meeting will be contributed by two fine lady musi- held on WEDNESDAY, the 20th cians, Mrs. Cashman, wife of one day of July, 1927, at the same time of the
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:---
Teak Hatstand. Bookense, Chas Cabinet, Desks, Carpets, Rugs, Pictures, Oil Paintings, Couch and Armchairs, etc., etc.
Tenk Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Teak Sideboards with Bevelled Mirrors, Dinner Waggon, Ice Chests, Dinner Service, Fine Cotglass Ware, Kitchen Utensils, etc., etc.
Tenk Bedsteads with Mattresses,
In the first half of the pro- gramme Mrs. Younghusband' took the place of Mrs. Lewis Davis.
officers of H.M.S.
and place for the purpose of con-"Tamar," and Mrs. H. Balean. sidering, and if thought fit, confirm- ing auch Resolution as a Special Resolution accordingly.
Male Contributors.
Of the male contributors, Mr. A. N. Lucey gave a concertina selection, while Mr. Beaver gave a Chairman.one-man sketch.
By Order of the Board,
SUM PAK-MING,
Hong Kong, 27th June, 1927,
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE FORTY-SIXTH ORDIN- ARY GENERAL MEETING Camphorwood Chest of Drawers, of the Company will be held at the
Mr. W. A. Hannibal contributed some rib-tickling "Hannibalian Meanderings" and Mr. G. W. Burnett also had the boys split- ting their sides with his talk.
"Lucky Numbers." Last, but by no means the least popular "performer" was Padre Teak Dressing Tables with Bevelled Offices of the General Managers, who drew ten "Lucky Numbers" Bohn of the Queen's Regiment. Mirror. Teak Wardrobes with and Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., without Mirror, Tenk Chamber Ltd., Fedder Street, Hong Kong, on the holders of which received use- Stands. Tile and Marble Top MONDAY, the 25th July, 1927, at ful prizes.contributed by local Washstands, Baby Cots, etc., etc.
11 a.m. for the purpose of receiving firms, as follow:- the Report of the Directors, pass- ing the Accounts, and electing Direttora and Auditors.
ALSO
A Quantity of BLACKWOOD WARE
including:-
Curios Cabinets. Curio Stands, Hatstand, Jardinieres, Marble Top Stools. Marble Top Table, Music Cabinet, Chairs, Table Screen with Old Chinese Painting, etc., etc.
AND
One Victrola Four Gramophones.
Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Monday, the 4th
July, 1927.
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Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., .Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 30th June, 1927.
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..
HOME TUITION.
ESTOVER STEVENAGE.
WWithin an hour from London.
In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal. Individual care
HE Undersigned have received and attention. For Particulars THE belly Public apply to:
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 deliver
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Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 90th June, 1927,
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Dairy Farm Co., Ltd., Cricket Bat.
A. S. Watson and Co., Foun- tain pen.
Hotel Savoy, Gold Wrist Watch and Eastman Kodak,
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Lane, Crawford, Ltd., Foot- ball Boots.
Mackintosh & Man's Belt.
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Pioneer Silk Store, Shirt Silk.
Tabaqueria Filipina. Pipe tobacco and pipe cleaners.
Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co., Valet Razor.
All the ladies, not forgetting. the accompanists, were presented nowers. The accompanists were with beautiful bouquets of Mrs C. P. F. James, Mrs. G. W. R. Griggs, Miss V. Jefford and Mr. George Bend
The pianoforte was supplied by Messrs. Anderson and Co., Ltd.
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Mexico City, July 2, General Francisco Serrano, both Arnulfo Gomez and of whom are nominees for the Presidency, have arrived at agreement to join forces in the 1928 Presidential election in oppo- the ex-President, who is a staunch sition to General Alvardo Obregon,
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FUNERAL AT PROTESTANT CEMETERY.
The funeral of Mrs. M. J. D. Stephens, who died ut the Peak Hospital on Friday last, took place at the Protestant Cemetery on Saturday evening.
The remains are being cremated and the ashes will be buried in the grave of the deceased's husband.
Amongst those present at the graveside
during the service were:-Mr. Justice J. R. Wood, Mesare. D. H. Blake. W. E L H. Balean. Dr. Fenton, Miss Arm- Shenton, and A. R. F. Raven; Dr. strong, Miss Hazeland, Featherstone, Madame Flint. Mr. Lee Man-po and the household ser- vants of the deceased.
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A number of pupils and sisters of the Italian Convent also attend- ed, the late Mrs. Stephens, in her charitable works. having been a friend and benefactress of this institution.
The Rev. W. T. Featherstone, as- conducted the service. sisted by the Rev. H. Copley Moyle,
WAS
A large number of floral tributes received, including those from:
Dr. and Mrs. Balenn, Messrs. Benjamin & Potte, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. E. H. Beavis, D. H. Binke, W. E. E. Wright, Messrs. J. Scott Harston, L. Shenton. C. D. Melbourne, J. H. Mrs. Mak Chin, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Seth and J. L. Durand, Mr. and Man-po, the Rev. G. T. Waldegrave,
the Rev, W. T. & Mrs. Featherstone, Mrs. Spittles, Mre. G. W. Gegg, the Mother Superior and Sisters of the Italian Convent, the Catholic Mis- sion, and the household servents of the deceased.
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