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ernor of Macao been received in Hong Kong on his first official Booking visit with a lavishness of cour tesics such as have been in pre- paration during the week to do honour to the Governor of Macao from the moment he sets his foot on Queen's Pler from the Gov. ernment tender "Victoria." by successive Ministers. It was Queen's Pier is the official land-in March 1918 that he was ap- ing place and, as such, has been pointed Governor of Macuo for Attingly bedecked for a princely the first time. His administra- reception. The national colours tion of the Portuguesa. Colony, of the ancient Allies float to the which gave all-round satisfac- breeze side by side. Sir Cecil's tion, continued until July 1919 personal, welcome of the Portu- when he was recalled to Lisbon guese Governor is an act of grace by virtue of a change in the that will go deep in the hearts of Government in Portugal at the the Portuguese residents of Hong time. He was appointed in 1921 Kong who see in this manifesta-to the general direction of cen- tion of his friendship and good tral services of the Ministry hay- will to the Portuguese nation a ing on various occasions occu- graceful demonstration the full pied the position of Director- purport of which they cannot fail General and engaged in import- ant Commissions, duties which to recognise.
As guests at Government House have earned for Senhor Barbosa Senhor, Madame and Mlle. Bar- special mention in his record of bosa will be accorded the cour-services. Yamaguchi 43 first, from Lyon.tesics of their viceregal position.
By General Gomes da Costa, Deo
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In the functions that had been who was well known at Macao Nathan Road, from San Pablo.
planned for them during their and Hong Kong, and to whom is Lah Loo, from Kobe.
at the residence of the due the present military situa- Pole Star Low Tsze Cheing, from Stay
King's representative in the Col- tion in Portugal. Senhor Shanghai.
ony the Portuguese interpret a Tamagnini Barbosa was again ap- reflex of the Government's appre- ciation of the Portuguese Com-pointed Governor of Macao, the To the appointment being confirmed by munity in this Colony. official dinner this evening Portu- the present Minister for the Colonies, the distinguished guese representatives have had the honour of being invited and to Colonel Joao Bello, one of the the reception which will be held most Illustrious colleagues of Mousinho de Albuquerque. At the instance of these two Minis- after dinner Portuguese guests have been invited in
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An Easy Way to do it most digestive troubles, excess
THEATRES. bers that create a precedent on ters H. E. Senhor Barbosa as- WHAT'S DOING AT THE LOCAL the next meal in eaten. That is why
sumed again the reins of govern- dency to remain in the stomach until intense pain so often follows immedi
this occasion.
On their part the Portuguese ment of the colony of Macao
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community have organised func- arriving there on December 8, absolutely prevented by taking half a tenspoonful of 'Bisurated Magnesin
famous comedy, "A Dog's Life," Sherman Finch Kremlin, from visitors and appropriately enough and unsparing of himself been in this issue that Charlie Chaplin's will be screened in the Queen's powder or two or three tablets in a
tions in honour of the Portuguese 1926, where he has unceasingly announce by special advertisement are holding both the afternoon re-working for the well-being
Theatre from Thursday to Satur- little water half an hour before eat-
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Level and Storage of witor in Rezervoirs on September 1, 1927:
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York to Colonel Lindbergh on his return 'to the United States after his lone flight across the Atlantic are fully depicted in a remarkable Tytam topical gazette being screened at Tytam Bycwash ...
Tytam Intermediate 105.90 Messrs. G. A. Abendanon A. E the Queen's Theatre to-morrow.
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22.37 195,90
1,419.00 1,410.00
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Atkins.
Mr. R. J. Birbeck,
Messrs. P. H. Cunningham, C. A.
Reginald Denny, whose comedy, Calkins, H. de Carvalho, Miss Fast and Furious" comes to the Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. A. Clios. Queen's Theatre to-morrow, has
Mr. James F. Donnelly.
Messrs. H. F. Gresham, C.
A.
Griswald, Comdr. and Mrs. Goolden. Messrs. A. F. Henry, S. J. Hicks, Mr. J. E. Joseph. Mr. H. A. Keller.
Governor Barbosa's career has Department of the Portuguese been mostly served in the Colonial Government. Senhor Arthur Tarnagnini de Souza Barbosa is the son of a former Councillor Arthur Tamagnini de Abreu Da, Fatima Barbosa Taragnini de Abreu Barbosa. The late Mr. Barbosa more than thirty years ago held high posts | in the Government of Macao and! later was in charge of Portu- guese affairs in China, Japan Rose. and Siam.
The
Governor present Macao came out from Portugal
Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Lee, Miss H. Lillie.
Messrs. W. Morris, H. Merecki. Mr. C. G. Purchase.
1926. 1927 272.29 833.42
Total .....
2,034.82 2,11441 Consumption of water in the City visited Hong Kong on more than and Hi District in millions' and de-
member of the August. one occasion, having toured the cimals of gallons during the month of Far East as a Bandman Company. He was born
Consumption in England and served as an avia- Estimated population 404.180 414.500
21.7 25.9 per day tor during the war.
Intermittent Supply in all Rider While boxing is still the topic Main Districts up to the 1st and Full Supply in all Rider Main Districts of the hour, following Tunney's from August. 2 to 31; 1926.
Full Supply in all Rider Main Dis- Mr. and Mrs. F. Russell, Mr. Avictory over Dempsey, it is in-
teresting to note that the comtricts. during August 1927, plete film record of the recent fight between Harry Wills and Paulino B. Uzcudun will be screened at the PQueen's Theatre to-morrow, Harry Willa, it will be remembered, was knocked out in the fourth round a few moments after taking the count for nine.
Messra. E. Schooper, H. D. Smith, of J. H. Southwell.
T.
Mr. P. W: Thayer. Messrs. C. F. Woiseffer, with his parents when still a Wilson, G. Wragge, Miss child and remained there until he williams. was 17 years of age after having matriculated in literature and science in the Macao Lyceum. Upon his return to Portugal he became a student in the Univer- sity of Coimbra. His first ap-| pointment to the Colonial Office was in 1903 when he accom panied his father (who then held the position of Assistant Secre tary General of Finance of the Colonies) on a visit of inspection to Cape Verde, Guinea, St. Thome and Angola. In 1905 he again visited the same colonies and went to Mozambique on iden- tical service. In 1908 he was appointed a member of the Com mission for the administrative
THE NEAREST WAY TO A MAN'S HEART
Constance Talmadge, the film star who figures in the cable news of the day, owing to her petitioni for divorce from her second hus band, is to be seen in a film now showing at the World Theatre. This is "Her Sister From Paris," z piquant Viennese comedy, with Ronald Colman as the leading man. "Her Slater From Paris" will be screened for the last time to-day.
"Sea Horses," the film version of Francis Brett Young's novel of the same name, will be screened at the Star Theatre for the last time to reorganisation of the Portugueses through his stomach, so wise day. Jack Holt and Florence Colonies. The result of this wives tell us. But, unicas the Vider are the leading players. commission of inquiry, probably digestive tract is in proper working The feature attraction at the formed the basis for the admin order the efforts of the good lady
istrative and financial decentral-in this direction are liable to mia-Queen's Theatre again to-day, Is isation that was decreed later. In carry. Therefore keep Pinkettes Mae Murray's colourful story of 1911 he was charged with the handy in the house, as a prompt Parisian life, The Masked duty of submitting a project for corrective of intestinal or liver tor Bride," in which the famous dancer reforming the Ministry of the por, to aid digestion, and as a safe heads a distinguished cast includ- Colonies, and was, in 1914, ap-guard against billous attacks, sick Ing. Francis X Bushman, who re- pointed first officer of that de headaches and these little rifts in contly visited Hong Kong, and Roy domestic harmony so liable to arise D'Arcy, the villainous Crown partment, Between the years therefrom. A Prince of The Merry Widow. 1912 and 1917 Senhor Barbour Chemists everywhere sell Finket- The programme is completed by continued his good services in tea, also post fret, 60 cents the vial, the "screen snapshota" from Holly the Colonial Office and was come from The Dr. Willams Medicine wood, a topical gezette and a Minck mended for his zeal and ability, Cos 60% Kinng Boad Shanghal Bennett comedy.
'KOWLOON WATER WORKS
LEVEL
*
1026 1927
Do.
Kowloon Reservoir -Lovel Level Shek Lai Pal Reservoir Do, Reception Reservoir
Storage in millions, and decimals
· of gallona.
1928 1927 Kowloon Reservoir .... 352.50 352.59. Shek Lai Pul Reservoir 100.80.100.80 Reception Reservoir
Total
458.80488.30
Consumption of water in Kowloon in millions and decimals of gallow dur ing the month of August.
1926 .1927 $2,91 109.18
Consumption Estimated population 150.460 161,500 per day ......................... 17.1 21.8 Full Supply in all districta during August, 1923 and 1927.
show that the quality of the water la satisfactory, an
*Total rainfall to August 31, 1926, 74.70; August 31, 1927, 08.097
The Government Analyst's reports
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