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THE CHINA MAIL.

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ITALIAN CONVENT ANNUAL BAZAAR November 3 and 6.

ATTRACTIONSI

.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH CONFERMALARIA PROBLEMS STILL TO less for the protacton of uninfected

ENCE ARRANGED.

Y.W.CA. EFFORT.

BE SOLVED, A

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tions prepaid $1. Every addi-T Instructions to sell by Public CHILDREN'S Delight! Hornet Calne Road on the afternoon of an to the means by which infection

tional word four cents for three insertions.

TO LET.

ON

THURSDAY, 3rd November, 1927, Commencing at 10 o'clock. a.m.

at Godown No. 17, The Hong Kong P. & O. BUILDING.-Commodious & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Offices TO LET, for particulars

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WANTED.

A Large Quantity of MISCELLANEOUS GOODS

comprising:

India Rubber Shoes, Serge, Novels, Socks, Jackets, Buckles, Tobacco, Carbon Paper, Tin Foil, Envelopes, Overcoatings, Iron Ware,

Glass Ware, Porcelain, Needles, Metal Toys, Pig Iron, Pro visions, Angle Iron, Bonement, Round Iron, Earthenware, Canvas, Paints, Flat Iron, Square Iran, Window Glass, Umbrella Frames, Cigarettes, Soaps,. Newspapers, Gunnies, Narcissus Bulbs, Dili Pickles, Canned Sardines, Tea, Milk, Carpets, Personal Effects, etc., etc.

Special attractions-The "Art Store" full of Dainty and Charm- ing Gifts, auch aa oil-paintings, Batik-work, stencilling, and Shot- work ties for men, etc.

children.***

the care of

Lecture:

.2.30-8.30 Physical ExaminationsTM

(by appointinent) .8.30-4.30 Exhibits

2.30-4.30

MAIL ROBBERY.

P20,000 POST OFFICE

a free supply of quinine, but also package under a promise of later

ADVICE TO MOTHERS: FIGHTING MOSQUITO. as useful in treatment as pure quinine itself. It is definitely stat- ́ad, moreover, that quinine is use-

persons, and the effect of thesë, pro-| nouncements should be to increase the available amount of anti- malarial remedies, to divert them PERA MASTER MIND? for use where they are most needed, A Children's Health Conference It is thirty years since the malaria and to reduce the cost of medica- The P20,000 post office "job"

tion. will be held at the Chinese Young parasite was Arst found in a mos-

says the Manila Times," bears strong evidence of another „ør- Treatment, Sweet Woman's Christian Association, 127 quito, and all doubt was resolved

ganised, raid, angineered by a Even from the standpoint of pre-clever criminal leader, according to made fudge and candy Toys to November 7, 8 and 9, and will be

vention, treatment ja

one of the opinions gained from high officials open to any parents interested in spreads from man to man. The most important means of combating of the bureau of posts, make the Children Happy,

Side shows Games Fishing having expert advice from skilled lesson of this great discovery was malaria. Infected people should at It is the general belief that some' Pond-Check

mos-ance be recognised and treated if one cutside the bureau, knowing of board-Ten Cent physicians on the care of their that destruction of all the Stalls, etc.

quitoes in any district will abolish only because one mosquito, biting the existence of the registered Try your luck with the Souvenir The Conference will include Chil-malaria among the inhabitants, and score of human beings. In rural the registry division to get the them, may carry infection to a package, induced an employee of Tickets. $1 and $2. Useful gifts dren's welfare exhibit, demonstra- It has been so well applied that lives districts not only should there be will be given for every ticket.

N.B.-No ticket will be inter- tions of bathing, clothing and feed have been saved by the million, changeable for souvenir if pre-ing, and lectures on

Quilon's Comment. make systematic enquiries and de-g sented after November 6.. mother and child, as well as phy-huge tracts of land have been made a medical man whose duty it is to sharing in the "swag."

There will be also a large variety sical examinations for Children of habitable, and engineering schemes teet the disease at an early stage. The lose as discovered within Trat this fa necessary is obvious the postal organisation, according of Children's Frocks-table covers, pre-school age by appointment, in the tropics have been realised.. cushions, bedspreads, handkar- The programme for each day will These results strike the imagina from the fact that in an English to a statement made, by, Jose Quilon, malarial district in 1018 quly one chief of the administrative division, chiefs, babies' robes, oxquisitely be:

tion. We read of swamps that are third of the people affected reported in commenting on the case. He embroidered, at moderate prices.

drained, of lakes that are covered

spontaneously to a doctor.

amphatically denied the report that with a film of paraffin, of aeroplanes that scatter Farie green over miles much to reduce the severity of the ad the investigation.

A compeent practitioner can do the insular treasurer's office initiat- of water in order to prevent the disease in his neighbourhood, and According to Mr. Quilon, young mosquito from anishing it it is regrettable when the medical package was deposited in the ro

the Wo are apt to For the past five years, on Thurs.life-history. And

in destroying mosquitoes pouch with a rotary lock. On the day mornings, the Y.W.C.A. has thluk either that the problem of cupide of a district la so much oc-gistered mail; secured in temnit

malaria is solved or that its only conducted health centres for chil-solution lies in the wholesome des that ts members have no time to morning of October 19, it was dis

treat malarial patients. 1

covered that the lock had been dren of pre-school ago at the truction of the anopheline mos- Association building, 127, Calne quito. The report Just issued by Indirect Measuers: Bonification. changed. A cheek-up showed the

and at

registered package for Culton Leper the Y.M.C.A. the Malaria Commission of the

In several European countries, Colony missing. average of forty-five chil-League of Nations shows how er- dren have visited these centres roneous, these ideas are, writes the unfortunately, there are regions Although reliable reports in- each week where they have been Medical Correspondent of "The primitive, and the educational stan-dicate a loss amounting to F20,000,

Observer...

where the conditions of life are so the exact figures have been with- examined and any needed

dard is so low, that no direct anti-held. Bureau of Posts officials do viso given to the

Italy and the Balkans.

malaral measures-apart from dis-not know. Jacobo Fajardo, direc- HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB. | The Henith Conference repre- It is well-known that malaria, is tribution of quinine are of much tor of the Philippine Health Ser- sents An effort to enlarge still the scourge of many European value. Much can be done however vice, told the "Manila Times" that T MEETING will be held (wen- health centre work and bring Its the Balkanth of the tropics. But the Commission attaches most im-

THE SEVENTH EXTRA RACE the scope and influence of the countries-eg, Italy, Russia, and however to get rid of the disease. he knew nothing of the money,

besides Minor Of all indirect means to this end

Knows Nothing. ther permitting) at Happy Valley advantage to the attention of ait la seldom understood that in most portance to schemes which aim at "I am very sorry, but I am un- on SATURDAY, November 5, 1927, commencing at, 2 p.m.

larger group of parenta. The first

of these areas even regardless of improving the economic and social aware of the package and much less A number of local physicians expense there can be no question conditon of the people. Nothing is its contents," he said. bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.

This in spite of reliable informa- more favourable to malora than The charge for admission to the have generously offered to assist of eradicating the mosquito, Public Enclosure will be $1, for all with the Conference. The lectures During all the journeys of the frequent movements of a population that the package was con persons including ladles. Soldiers will be given by Dr. E. M. Minett, Commission in Europe and Pale- tion in search of a bare living, and signed from the insular treasurer and Sailors in uniform half price. W. C. Chau, and T. P. Woo. The stine, only two regions were found it is found that the disease disap- to the Culion Leper Colony for

Members are advised that they examining physicians will be: Drs. been carried out on a considerable ness and death when steps are taken

in which anti-larval measures had pears as an important cause of sick Public Health Service interests.

Seven employees of the posts Hong Kong, 26th October, 1927. must show thele Badges to obtain S. C. Ho, C. W. Ho, S. T. Wang, S. pealt the definitely successful re to provide regular work, and to in- bureau, working night and day admission to the Members En N. Chau, Y. S. Wan, T. C. Wong sults, and the decision is reached crease the productiveness of the shifts, are being investigated by closure.

the Secret Service. Their-names Each member has the right to in- and W. K. Fok. Dr. R.. S. Shin is that such measures can only be re- land.

Such "bonification of a district were withheld by Director Topacio, troduce two non-members to the the Children's Health Conference commended, after careful investi-

does not have its effect if the re- who stated, "We would not like to Members Enclosure, tickets for physician. The general responsibl- gation, in a few isolated districts.

This makes it necessary to whom can

re- calimed land is worked by hired hurt their reputation until they are be obtained from lity for the conference is being car-member that there are other me labourers, who receive only a small proved guilty Mesars. Linstead & Davis at 36 each ried by the Education Committee thods of dealing with the disease. fixed wage and lead a life of great Fiscal Felix, who is bandling the up to Friday, November 4, 1927.

In England, the Netherlands, and hardship in temporary huts and investigation, appears certain that The charge for admission for

Appointments for Children's phy- Denmark, for instance malaria was hovels; this shows that it is the the quizzing will bring results. Mail" Office, No. 5. Wyndham St., 256 Bags S, Brand While Rice ladies to the Members' Enclosure sical examinations must be made at rabbed of its importance long be higher standard of living rather

will be $2. Telephone Central 22,

Each member can ob the Y.W.C.A., 127, Caine Road, ba-fore its connection with the ane than the actual measures necessary tain, upon application to the Secrefore 5 p.m. November 5.

pheline mosquito was understood, for reclamation of the land (drain- tary, Badges for admission of two ladies free of charge.

WANTED To Buy or Rent House nt CHEUNG CHAU. State price and full particulars to Box No. 510, care of "China Mail."

WANTED.-Lady Canvasser for European Printing Office. Good prospects. Apply, stating previous experience to Box No. 509, care of The "China Mail."

FOR SALE.

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

FOR SALE-One brass "Hung Ming" pan of the Chinese Hat Dynasty with automatic springe. Price $1,000.00 Apply Box No. 487, c/o "China Mail."

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Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 2nd November, 1927.

ON FRIDAY, the 4th November, 1927, commencing at 5.15 p.m.

In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House. of the Principal. Individual care For Particulars and attention. apply to:

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A VALUABLE COLLECTION

OF POSTAGE STAMPS (Used and Unused). Catalogues will be issued.

November, 1927.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

Do your Christmas shopping here! You will be charmed with the surprises.

A Band will be in attendance during the Bazaar.

Don't forget November 5 and 6 Road, -Annual Fair at the

ITALIAN CONVENT.

Hong Kong, October 29, 1927.

THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Scrip Certificate No. 48364 with respect to 5 Shares numbered

An

of the Y.W.C.A.

ad-

mothers.

The Bangkok corespondent of the "Singapore writes on October 8:

Free. Press"

ANOTHER SOONER THAN EXPECTED.

and in spite of the fact that these age, etc.), which is the anti-malarial ECLIPSE SURPRISE. insects remain in abundance. It fa factor. The open ditches and evident, therefore, that it is possi- canals by which swamps are drain- ble to make "malaria negligible, ed for agricultural purposes often MR. O'MALLEY'S TOUR even where mosquitoes cannot be breed more anopheles than the orl. abolished, and the Commission be ginal swamps; but even an increase) loves that this should be the gen- of mosquitoes is far more than com- FROM HONG KONG TO

Great Britain is to see another eral aim of anti-malarial work in pensated for by the fact that the total eclipse of the sun forty-five BANGKOK.

Europe.

population is stablised and aggre- years sooner than the scientists gated into villages and is getting a Cleanliness and Quinine, the

botter Ivelihood and better educa- expected.

It was stated at the time of the The means of fighting the disease) tion. may be classified as direct and in- Modern medicine is learning to solar eclipse in June that there Mr. O. St. C. O'Malley left the direct. Two measures only are re-pay attention to the resisting would be no opportunity of view- direct-namely, the killing of mos- the germs which cause disease. the sun in this country until On View from Thursday, the 3rd 4062/4066 in the above Office, Devanha" at Hong Kong, and garded by the Commission as powers of the body as well as to ing another complete eclipse of

came through Indo-China to standing in the name of Raneeboo

quitoes in human habitations and Bonification in a wide sphere, is an August 11, 1999. 19 (Widow of the late Abdooltyeb Bangkok arriving last Saturday the killing of malaria parasites in attempt to raise the resistance of

Dr. A. C. Crommelin, the Allymahomed) of Bombay, has been evening. He, like so many others the human body. Both are describe the community rather than to famous astronomer, who recently LOST, and should the same not be coming from China, made the ed as essential. People in malarial destroy mosquitoes. Such destruc- retired from Greenwich Observa- produced before the 8th November, diversion through Indo-China, and districts must cease to give shelter tion is, of course, desirable when

tory; has by mathematical Hong Kong, 31st October, 1927. 1927, a new Scrip Certificate will took the opportunity of seeing the to their focs; they must make their and where it can be compassed. be issued in favour of the said wonderful ruins of Angkor, and homes uncomfortable for the ane-

éalculations proved that a total Raneeboo (Widow of the late travel down to Penang through pheles by removing cobwebs and

eclipse of the sum will be visible Abdooltyeb Allymahomed), and the not uninteresting Siamese dirt, by clearing out cupboards,

in the Shetland Islands on June transaction taking place under the Old Scrip Certificate will be re- peninsula, and rejoining the mail recesses, and dark corners, and by ITALIAN CONVENT. 30, 1954.

steamer at Penang. It is only a sluggish mosquito ought to

whitewashing. The gorged and

He has also-amplified our pro- cognised by the Office.

spective knowledge of the total JARDINE, MATHESON & question of time before the considered as harmful and disgust-

eclipse that will take place in steamship companies running to ing as the bedbug or the louse. It ANNUAL FAIR. ON SATURDAY 1999. The totality belt on this General Agents. the Far East will give their pas- should be caught and killed wher-

occasion will be sixty miles wide, Hong Kong, 25th October, 1927. sengers the choice of the over-ever possible as part of the daily

and will run from. St. Ives, In land route from Penang to Hong task of house cleaning.

For destruction of malaria in the Elsewhere will be found details Cornwall, over the southern half Kong via Saigon, or vice versa, în the same way as passengers are body. we have quinine. Unfortun- of the annual Fair at the Italian of that country, embraces a elico ately, the cost of this drug pre- Convent in Caine Road, which will of the Devon and Dorset coast,

LAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers

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Persons wishing to study the Chinese language are requested to: communicate with him at No. 104, Praya East, Arst floor.

Terms moderate,

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...

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HONGKONG HEIGHTS.

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the following list of some of the

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mission has done a service by pub. by sea. Mr. O'Malley in the Jishing the expert conclusion that The list of attractions, should be course of his three-day visit to standard preparation consisting responsible for a large attendance Bangkok proved as ardent a of the principal cinchona alkaloids on both days of the Fair. sightseer as any American tour-

ist, and doubtless went away with a different impression of the country than when he entered it.

HOOKWORM.

PREVALENT IN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.

A vigorous campaign against hookworm and other Intestinal Fajardo, director of health, in a new memorandum, Issued to the different district health officers of the Philippizes.

diseases is. urged by Dr. Jacobo

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Dr. Crommelie.... The work of Dr. Crommelin proves that the total eclipse of 1954 will be visible in Great Britain. Hitherto astronomers had reckoned that this country would, have been missed by the sun shadow. The finest observa tion of the eclipso, on that occa2 sion, will be in the Shetland Island of Unet. IM

"Whatever Dr. Crommelin says in the way of scientific mathema |tical calculation," said an official of Greenwich Observatory to a "Daily Express" representative. recently the whole scientific world will accept. His calcula tions are beyond dispute.”

* It' was Dr. Crommelin, with Professor P. H. Cowell, who work- ed out every minute of the pro- gress of Halley's comet from the year 240 BC. to 1910.

He was not a fraction wrong | through all those centuries. Hin work in that respect is accepted BA unparalleled in scientific mathematics

| USEFUL" MODELS,

A well-made model, such as railway locomotive or a ship, pro vides a practically unfailing source of interest, to the schoolboy....... Ceri tain types of model, however, have a much wider, value, as they can be used for experimental work of which the cost would be prohibitive on the actual plant. The work carried out by means of; the; Wil; liam Froude experimental tanke Teddington do a case in point, and A further: example consiste wind

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