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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 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.-Spacious Offices in No. 11, Queen's Road Central, centrally altuated, very moderate rentals. Apply to David Sassoon & Co., Ltd.

TO LET. "Bellevue" No. 6 Feak Road. Fully-furnished from 1st December, 1927. Apply to Percy Smith, Seth & Floming.

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. Chefoo Stamps. Un- used. Set of six stamps: 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 cents. Price $2 per aet. Apply Box No. 500, c/o "China Mall."

FOR SALE-One brass "Hang 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 prinfed.--"China Mail" Ofce, No, G. Wyndham St.. Telephone, Central 22.

LAMMERT BROS.

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS.

AND SURVIVORS,

-Public Auctions-

THE Undersigned have received Tinstructions to sell by Public

Auction

ON

FRIDAY, the 23rd September, 1927, commencing at 11 a..

at No. 8, Carnarvon Building, Kowloon.

A Quantity of

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE.

comprising:—

Chesterfield

Teak Hatstand, Couch and Chaira, Deak; Glass Cabinet, Brass Ornaments, Carpet, Table Fan, Transportable Seats, Screen, Pictures, Curtains, Black- wood Cabinet, Bookcase, etc., etc.

Dining Table, Dining Chairs, Sideboard, Gings Ware, Crockery, Ice Chest, Kitchen Utensils, etc., etc.

NOTICES.

HONG KONG GOVERNMENT 6% PUBLIC WORKS LOAN OF 1927.

PROSPECTUS:

The Subscription List will be opened on Monday, the 17th day of October, 1927, and closed on or before Saturday, the

22nd day of October, 1927.

Icsue of $3,000,000 Hong Kong Currency six per cent. Banda to Bearer being part of the $5,000,000 Loan authorised by the Public Works Loan Ordinance, 1927.

The proceeds of the Loan will be applied to the purposes 'specified in the Schedule.

The Principal and Interest on the Loan are guaranteed by the Government of Hong Kong and are secured by the revenue of the Colony.

1928.

Price of issue-100 per cent.

Interest payable--1st May and 1st November.

First Coupon for full six months Interest payable--1st May,

Principal repayable at par-on 1st November, 1938, or, at the option of the Government of Hong Kong, principal may be wholly or partially repaid at any time after the 31st October, 1932, by draw- ings of Bonds of such denominations and to such respective total nominal values ne the Governor may determine.

The Hong Kong and Shanghal Banking Corporation, Hong Kong, are instructed by the Government of Hong Kong to receive subscriptions for the above Loan.

The Bonds will be issued in denominations of $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000, payable to Bearer with half-yearly interest coupons attached payable 1st May and 1st November at the office of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hong Kong.

Application will be received by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hong Kong, from whom the necessary printed forms can be obtained. Such applications must be for $1,000 or of any multiple thereof and be accompanied by a deposit of 10% the amount applied for.

Applications may be accepted in whole or in part, and in the event of partial allotment the surplus amount paid as deposit will be appropriated towards the payment of the balance due on allot-

ment.

The balance due November 1st, 1927.

ол

allotment must be paid on or before

THE CHINA MAIL

The Government has the right to refuse any application or. payment."

In case of default in the payment of the balance due on allot ment, the deposit paid will be liable to forfeiture.

Notice will be given when Bonds are ready for delivery.

SCHEDULE:

PURPOSES TO WHICH THE LOAN IS APPLICABLE.

1. Waterworks development

2. Aerodrome and harbour development

3. Other public works

16th September. 1927.

HONG KONG ·& KOWLOON' TAXICAB CO., LTD.

IN LIQUIDATION,

ENDERS are invited for the

Teak Bedsteads with Simons T Purchase of the following as Springs, Dressing Tables, Teak they now stand in storage:-

etc.

Wardrobe, Chest of Drawers, etc., 20 Citroen Taxicabs recently over- hauled and in good condition.

Taxicabs requiring" 20 Citroen

small repairs.

(Most of the furniture made by

Arts & Crafts, Shanghai)..

Catalogues will be issued.

On View from Thursday, the 22nd September, 1927.

Terma:

Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneera. Hong Kong, 17th September, 1927.

ON FRIDAY, the 23rd September, 1927, commencing at 2.45 p.m.

at No. 4, 1st Floor, Cambay Building, Nathan Road, Kowloon, A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE

(Particulara from Catalogue)

On View from Thursday, the

22nd September, 1927.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMETT BROS..

Auctioneers Hong Kong, 17th September, 1927.

UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.

THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.

The following, unclaimed tele- grams are lying at the office of the Great Northern Telegraph Com- pany (Limited):—

Parlance, from Kobe.. Yamaguchi 13. First, from Lyon. Deo Gracias Alcantara 65 Nathan Roail, from San. Pablo. ****

Pole Star Low Taze Ching, from Shanghai. ".

E. V. JESSEN,

Superintendent.

Hong Kong Station, 8th Septem- ber. 1997.

EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH CO.

List of Unclaimed Telegrams lying in E. E. Telegraph Office, Hong Kong

Cooling, from Haiphong..

Large quantity of used spara |

Taxicab Body and Engine Parts, Wheels, c

Total

.$3,500,000 1,000,000 500,000

$5,000,000

C. Mcl. MESSER,

Colonial Treasurer.

CAFE PARISIEN.

CHARITY BAZAAR,

BLOOD.

His Lordship: Mr. Armstrong In reply to further questions, is here representing both the debtor said that he was receiv landlord and several creditors. Ing support from the Society of (Continued from Fage 2.) Why should I interfere with him. St. Vincent de Paul and his step- CHINESE SISTERS OF PRECIOUS

Why not leave it to him?. son was also helping financially, sent execution. The postpone. Conflicting Interests?

Regarding debts incurred, ment of the sale would make The Official Receiver com- debtor stated that most of them HELPING THE POOR something like 40 per cent. dif-mented that Mr. Armstrong was were due to household and ference.

representing conflicting interesta family expenses. There had Situated at Shaukiwan, this in- Mr. Armstrong said that, in but the interests of the land-been several medical bills for at stitution, which was founded many addition to representing the lord might be more important tendance on himself and sick years ago by a noble band · of landlord he also represented than those of the creditors. He members of the household. Chinese Sisters, deserves public at- several of the creditors and he (the Offcial Receiver) was of

Jewellery & Photograph. tention for the praiseworthy work was not satisfied that it would opinion that if the goods could The Official Receiver, referred it has been doing for a great num- be to the benefit of the creditors be gradually realised it would be to items for jewellery, one of ber of poor and needy women and The to the benefit of the general body which, debtor stated, was for a unfortunate people look upon the children of the Colony. All these to postpone the sale, amount of goods on the premises of creditors. But if a special wedding present to his sister-in-institution as their home, wherein could not make very much dif- manager was not appointed it law and another for a present they are provided with a fair means ference.

would perhaps be better to let to his wife.tura

[of living" beaiden: being taught to His Lordship: The only differ- the sale go through,

Asked when he thought he understand the Gospel which im- ence a postponement would make His Lordship asked Mr. would be in a position to meet presses their minds so much that would be that the customers Armstrong, what would be his some of his obligations, debtor they really lead a happy life. would have a chance of viewing attitude to a postponement of said that he was making every Branch conventa and schools. the goods and buying,

the sale of goods alone and not endeavour to obtain employment founded in Kowloon and other parts Mr. Strellett remarked that it of the actual property,

and when he did he would pay of the Province show the extension meant more than that because

Dresses And Hata.

back as much as he could..” of the activities of the Institution. The Sisters are to be complimented: if the fixtures and fittings were Mr. Armstrong said that he

The only creditor who appear-they devote all their lives to ad- taken away they would reallee was agreeable providing His ed when His Lordship asked if ministering, educating and shelter- little

more than a nominal Lordship did not include all the there were any claimants

ining the poor people. amount whereas they would materials. He would not object court was a photographer who As the cost of living is getting fetch a fair price if included in to the sale of goods such as claimed $10.

high and these poor people's neces-. the premises for a prospective dresses and hats.

Asked by His Lordship how sities are unceasing, the tenant. According to the valua- His Lordship intimated that his finances justified such ex- Sisters are therefore obliged to tion made, if sold by auction, he thought this was the best penditure, debtor said that he hold an annual bazaar in order to $13,000 would .be realised, course. No interim receiving had had his photograph taken be able to carry on their splendid

work. whereas, by the postponement it order would be granted. An before he got into his present The Bazaar will take place on Was estimated that $46,000 order would be made for the difficulties.

October 8 and 9, at the Catholic would be realised on the goods. postponement of the sale of cos- The examination was then Young's Men's Society, 16 Caine

Rond. His Lordship indicated that a tumes, trimmings and hats only.concluded.

Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotowall,. C.M.G., is the President, Mr. Leong possible solution might be the Special directions as to the sale

Kam-lun is the Chairman and Mr. postponement of the sale for a of these articles would be made

Mr. Chan Wal-chuen is the Hon.. week and the appointment of by the Registrar. The hearing

Secretary and Treasurer.. For the the Official Receiver to direct of the petitions would be ad-

in Bazaar tickets at 31 and 12 are, affairs.

issued In exchange for souvenirs. It is to be hoped that the function i will receive a gratifying response from the generous pübile in dis posing the tickets so as to make the Bazaar a success.-Contributed.

Mr. Strellett pressed for the appointment of a special mana-

ger.

His Lordship said he did not consider such an appointment desirable.

Oficial Receiver's Quandary. The Official Receiver said that he did not feel qualified for such a task as setting out the dresses to the best advantage and gene- rally directing their sale. He would be entirely in the hands of the debtors as to prices to be charged and there would there- fore be no useful purpose serv- ed in his appointment. If the sale was to be postponed it was essential that a special manager should be appointed. In connec tion with such an appointment it was necessary to take into consideration the possibility that the sale might not turn out as advantageously as was anticipat- ed. In that event they might beļ faced with a deficit or only an amount sufficient to cover the distraint and costs in connection with the distraint. If a special manager was to be appointed it was obvious he would have

THEATRE ROYAL to be paid bymeone.

FORBES RUSSELL

Presents the

FORBES RUSSELL COMEDY CO.

with

MISS APRIL VIVIAN

In a Carefully Selected Repertoire of

London Theatres.

Aleo large quantity of New Citroen Successful Plays from the Principal

Spare Parts costing approxi- mately $15,000.00

Inspection can be arrangi oa application.

Tenders, accompanied by Deposit of 5 per cent. of offer, will be re- ceived up to 15th October, 1927 anti should be addressed to the under- signed.

JOHN FLEMING, CA.. Liquidator,

Lowe, Bingham & Matthews,

3. Queen's Road, Central

Hong Kong. 8th September, 1927.

A

Take

PEPS

for Coughs & Colds

HOME - TUITION..

TESTOVER- STEVENAGE Within an hour from London.

In healthy neighbourhood, SCHOOL for CIKLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal. Individual care

Sherman Finch Krelmin, from and attention For Particulars

St. Paul Minn.

15% apply, to

Honry, Hotel Metropole, from MISS RUTH CULLEY

Saigon

Mekuzai from Bangkok

UNSEL A. LEGGATTERS Superintendenti Hong Kong, 8th September 1927;

**: (Camby Higher Local);Z

(Camb, Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER

National Frodel Higher:

Certificate

TO-NIGHT

a 9.15 p.m. The Great Mystery Play THE HOUSE OF UNREST

Who is No. 17 From the Strand Theatre, London.

Tuesday, 20th Sept, at "9.15 p.m.

Dennis Eadie's HALF-A-LOAF

By Noel Scott. From the Comedy Theatre.

Wednesday, 21st Sept. at 9.15 p.m. The Famous Farce NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH"

Thursday, 22nd Sept. at 9.15 p.m. The Thrilling Mystery Play IN THE NEXT ROOM

By Eleanor Rolson and Harrilet Ford. From St. Martin's Theatre, London.

Friday, 23rd Sept. at 9.15 p.m.

The World's Love Story: PEG.O' MY HEART

April Vivian as Peg.

Prices: $4, $2 & $1.

NOTICES.

HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

D Forms

RAFT Programmes and Entry SIXTH for the EXTRA RACE MEETING to be | held on SATURDAY, 8th October, 1927, & MONDAY, 10th October, 1927 (weather permitting) may

journed.

ANOTHER DEBTOR.

OFFICIAL NOTICES.

The following notices appear the "Government Gazette":—

Notices of Adjudication and Appointment of Trustee. No. 18 of 1927. Other cases before the Bank- ruptcy Court included the public Re The Hop Lee Investment examination of Mr. Richard Company and Lok Yeung Shing, Maurice Castro, at present un-the managing partner therein of employed, whose debts were No. 63, Apliu Street, Shamshuipo. stated to comprise loans from

The above-named Hop Lee In-

The grave of Betty Lewis, George Wash- ington's only sister, who died in 1797, has been definitely located and will have a permanent marker. The lonely, weed-covered gravo Was discovered in the family burial-ground of the "Carter Estate, "Western View in Culpeper County, Va., through a clue from a manuscript recently found in the Library of Congress.

money-lenders,

over

ART EXHIBITION.

TO BE HELD IN MACAO IN: JANUARY.

The Director of the Ports Works Department of Macno announces in fa circalar that a Photographic and Art Exhibition and Contest is to be held at "Flora," Macao, from January 2 to 15, 1928, having for ita object the encouragement of photography, and art in the Far East and principally at Macao.

The contest is open to all amateur: and professional photographers, being divided into two groups: (a) for amateurs, and (2) for pro- fessionals,

Each group is sub-divided into four sections: (a) photographs of scenery, panoramas, etc., of Macao, (b) photographs of life, customs, local practices, etc., of Macao, (e); photographs of commercial and in- dustrial activities at Macao, (dy photographs of scenery, life, com mercial activities, etc., and at photographs of general Interest principally of the Far East..

Photographs submitted must have. been taken by and be the bond Alde- property of exhibitors, who must also possess the right of sale of the copyright of such pictures. All ex- hibits should reach the. Port Works- Department before 6 pm on December 30, 1927. Three classes of prizes will be awarded: Gold. | medals, silver medals, and certi

ficates of merit.

Every picture shown should bear' medical

and vestment Company and Lok a suitable "title" or "name" and Yeung Shing, the managing part must be accompanied by an entry be obtained at the Race Course, chemist bills,

Debtor was examined as toner therein of No. 63, Apliu St., form which must be correctly Alled. Hong Kong Club and Causeway Bay Stab..

previous occupations in. Hong Shamshuipo, were adjudicated in. Entry forms can be obtained Entries will close at Twelve Kong and Macao. He stated he bankrupt on the 10th day of Sept- from the Port Works Department, O'clock Noon, on SATURDAY, was born here and had been ember, 1927, and the Official Macao.

with-Messrs, Arnhold Brothers, Receiver was appointed trustee of 24th September, 1927.

the Columbia Pacific Shipping the estate of the debtors. Hong Kong, 2nd September, 1927. Company, the Godown Company, accountant with Mr. Goldring, the Police force as an interpre ter and constable and had work- ed for a time as pianist at Macao.

KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.

THE ANNUAL GENERAL” MEETING OF MEMBERS

, will be held in THE CLUB HOUSE

on

TUESDAY, the 27th Sept., 1927, at 5.30 p.m. BUSINESS:

Report and accounte 1928-1927 Election of Officers 1927-1028. General.

By Order of the Committee,

J. P. ROBINSON,

Hon. Secretary. Hong Kong, 17th September, 1927.

No. 19 of 1927.

Re Chan Tsz-cheuk, of No. 184, Wellington Street.

The Port Works Department. re- serves to itself the first right of purchase of the copyright of all exhibits that are intended for sale. The Department may also publish a booklet of the exhibition and will not grant payment to exhibitors for The above-named Chan Tazany reproduction in such booklet. cheuk, of No. 184, Wellington The Department invites exhibits. His last position, debtor stat-Street, was adjudicated bankrupt for a special section for portraits, ed, had been with the Godown on the 10th day of September, pictures and paintings, etc., in olla, Company as tally clerk but he 1927, and the Official Receiver was water colours, etc., sketches, en- had had to leave on account of appointed trustee of the estate of gravings, photographs, and other his health. He was suffering the bankrupt. from a weak heart; and tuber- cular trouble.

In reply to the Official Receiv er, debtor said that he had had to leave the Columbia Pacific Shipping Company on account of retrenchment owing to strike and boycott effects.

reproductions of historical value, old or modern, regarding Macao and the Far East. The Department undertakes to insure against loss, upon the owner's application and. free to owners, any picture.

No. 22 of 1927. Re The Ming Lee firm and Wong Sang, managing partner therein, of No. 207, Reclamation value, Street, Mongkoktaui, tegn

The above-named Ming Lee firm and Wong Sang, managing partner therein of No. 207, Recla Known To Judge. The Official Receiver was

mation Street, Mongkoktsui, were cross-examining as to reasons 10th day of September, 1927, and adjudicated bankruptcy on the for debtor's other changes of em- the Official Receiver was appoint- ployment when His Lordship ined trustee of the estate of the terrupted and said that Mr bankrupt, firm. Castro was known to him and he did not think any useful pur pose could be served by examina YEARLY tion other than concerning as-

HONG KONG CLUB.

NOTICE.

TDRAWING OF TWENTY sets or possible assets

CHAMIER CABARET CO.

We hear from Shanghai of the great success of this clever Company. They have played to

capacity houses at the Carlton since September 7 and are going on to both Peking and Tientsin this Notice of Intended Dividend.”

week No. 16 of 1925

Most flattering notices have Re the Tai Shun Ship Yard, of appeared in the Freas, one paper Lam Lo, Aplichau. remarking that it is just the show A second and final dividend is that jaded Shanghai wanted to buck intended to be dealared in the them up (and the Carlton. takes matter of Tai Shun Ship Yard, of some filling)} Lam Lo, Aplichau, adjudicated ANG TAN bankrupt on the 30th day of Jan- uary, 1926,

CHILDREN LIKE CHAMBER-

LAIN'S PAIN:

DEBENTUKES of the Hong The Official Receiver com- Saturday, 24th Sept. at 9.15 p.m. Kong Club (1920 issuo $500 mented that Mr. Castro appear

each) was held in the Club House ed to have changed his employ, Noal Covard's Famous "Play

on THURSDAY; the 8th Septem- ment often. He had promised FALLEN ANGELS:

ber, 1927, when the following to pay creditors instalments of Debentures were drawn for re- $20 and had only made two demption Since then the creditors had re- * 26|| 280 ~ 434′′ – 545 || 121 || ceived nothing. His (the Off- $160303 447′′ – 636 – 780 cial Receiver's), auggestion was that debtor might not have en deavoured to obtain employment. No. 40 of 1926 sprains of writ and will be payable at the Hong Debtor intimated various Kong and Shanghai Banking: Cor: sources poration on Friday, the 30th Sep-and Bald tember, 192 exchange for sur milita

Plans at MOUTRIE'S.

POLAR CAKE

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Creditors who have not proved their debts by the 17th day of October, 1927, will be excluded

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bed: toes, cuts, buri Streat, so Notice is given that the adjudica's Pain Balm always give

mishaps ation order made on the 80th day fief. Does just as much

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