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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1927.

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ANNUAL RACE MEETING.

13th, 14th, 15th & 18th February,

1928.

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LOCAL DERATE.

POSSIBILITY OF WORLD PEACE.

Y.M.C.A. MOTION CARRIED.

At the European Y.M.C.A. yes- RAFT PROGRAMMES and torday evening, the motion "That DR

World Peace In Possible" was car- ENTRY FORMS are, now ready and may be obtained at the tled. The motion was led by Mr. Race Course, Hong Kong Club and A. C. Roddam, seconded by Mr. R. Causeway Bay Stables.

W. Sapsed and the opposition was led by Mr. T. V. Harmon, second- ed by Mr. S. O. Gregory.

Hong Kong, 15th December, 1927.

SALE OF POWER STATION PLANT.

AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY TO BUYERS ABOUT MARCH 1928.

Two 500 K. W. D. C. Steam Sets. One-200 K. W. D. C. Steam Set. One-150 K. W. D. C. Steam Set. One-350 K. W. D. C. Diesel Set. Two-165 K. W. D. C. Diesel Sets. ALL 500/550 VOLTS.

in house and detached servants DODWELL & CO. LTD. EIGHT-Lancashire Boilers each

quarters, electric light, gas and large garden, 6,200 sq. ft. unfilled ground. Apply Bradbury, The Dairy Farm Co.

FOR SALE.

Crackers, XMAS TOYS,TM Dolls, Aluminium, Porcelain Tea Sets, Mechanical Toys, Games, Candies, Chocolates, Cards. Also 4-volumes German-English Dictionary. Chung) Hing Store, Caine Road.

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

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

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

MISS RUTH CULLEY

(Camb, Higher Local). (Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER

(National Frodel Higher

Certificate).

UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.

-THE GREAT NORTHERN

TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.

OF DENMARK.

The following unclaimed tele-1 grams are lying at the office of the Great Northern Telegraph Com- pany (Limited) of 'Denmark:-

Internos, from Shanghai. Capnoa, from Tientsin. Nacaike, from Nagasaki.*** Eaton (2), from Bradford.

E. V. JESSEN,

Superintendent.

Hong Kong, 18th December, 1927.

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Unclaimed telegrams are lying

Ground Floor. Opposite Ferry Wharf.

Tel.. 1020 Central.

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26A, Des Voeux Road Central.

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PHOTO SUPPLIES

Kodaks, Cameras and

Films &c. LATEST STYLE. Developing, Printing and Enlarging.

ZIESS FIELD GLASSES. Price Moderate.

A Trial Order is Solicited.

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. 36, Tung Man Street.

The leader of the motion stress- od the gradual advancement in civili- sation and the sublimation of many instincts to higher purposes. As we had risen above the animal

kingdom, the days of wholesale exe- cutions, the days of duelling, 80 was there a marked progress in the direction of international peace.

Mr. T. V. Harmon disagreed that human nature was changing. Its instincts remained largely the same. The spirit of nationalism was still as keen as ever, trade expansion promoted commercial rivalry, the increasing vested financial interests and the complexity of an overpopu- lated country, all these led even- Full detalls on application to:-tually to disputes for, the solution THE SINGAPORE MANAGER,

of which there was as yet no effec- Singapore Traction Co., Ltd.,

tive machinery nor could there be until human nature had vitally MacKenzie Road,

changed from its present ten- SINGAPORE.

dencies.

28 ft. x 7 ft. with Conden aing, Economiser and Sundry Plant.

LAMMERT BROS.

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS

AND SURVEYORS.

After the seconders' speeches and contributions from the body of the Hall, the motion was put and car- ried.

Mr. P. S. Cassidy presided over the debate.

ANNUAL FETE.

-Public Auctions- SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE

HE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public

THE

Auction

ON

MONDAY, 19th December, 1927, commencing at 11 a.m.

at No. 4, Cambay Buildings (Ground Floor), Nathan Road, Kowloon. A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE.

(Particulars from Catalogue). On View from Sunday, the 18th December, 1927,

Terms-Cash on Delivery.....

LAMMERT BROS.,

PAUL.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul announces that the auction; sale in Kowloon realised $488.75. The Bazaar Committee feel very grateful to Mr. Lionel Lammert Messrs. Lammert Bros., for their anle goodness in undertaking the gratuitously and to Messrs. J. M. da Graca, and B. Young, for all arrangements in connection there with.

Further. Donations.

H.E. the Governor

Mr. H. E. Standage

.$ 20.00

100.00

Mr. H. G. Macnamara

25.00

Mr. E. Mauricio

25.00

Auctioneers.

Mr. Cheuk Ming-shan -*-* Major H. B. L. Dowbiggin A Chinese Friend

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The Eastern Bazaar, useful ✦

articles.

Hong Kong, 13th December, 1927.

ON

MONDAY, 19th December, 1927,· Commencing at 2.30 p.m.

at No. 5, Beaconsfield Arcade The Goods and Chattels of The Magasin General.

Comprising:

Provisions, Perfumes, Powder, Toilet Articles, Fancy Hand Bags,. Showcases, Desks, Cupboards, etc., etc.

KING EDWARD HOTEL. (in small lots to suit purchasers)

CHRISTMAS EVE &

NEW YEAR'S EVE

·DINNER DANCE

8.30 p.m. to 12 Midnight,

$2.50 Per Person. Booking can now be made at the

Hotel.

WARNING.

Results Of Rafles Not Yet Reported.

Guessing competitions (Second Trial)Turkey, number chosen,

21.

Five competitors, won by Miss O. Xavier (No. 21). Sucking Plg, number chosen, 26. Two com- petitors, won by Mr. R. Noronha) No. 31 (nearest).

Christmas Hampers, Ticket No. 212, 1st, Backhouse; No. 170, 2nd, Arthur Luz; No. 221, 3rd, A. V. Barros; No. 196, 4th,

Doris Lee; No. 157, 5th, H. Rohn;

On View from Saturday, the 17th No. 3, 6th, A. W. Ramsay; No. 167, December, 1927.

7th, G. Danenberg: No. 26, 8th, L Terms: Cash on Delivery.

Swandsen; No. 252, 9th, Young, H.M. Naval Yard; No. 223, 10th, LAMMERT BROS.,

G. C. Remedios; No. 66, 11th. J. W. Auctioneers.

Morris; No. 106, 12th, Blundell. Hong Kong, 18th December, 1927.

ON

TUESDAY, 20th December, 1927, Commencing at 2.15 p.m.

Raffles Of Doggies.

1st, Mrs. A. F. J. Soares; 2nd, C. M. Vieira; 3rd, Carmen S. Alves; 4th, L. D. Turner; 5th, Pendeng Graca.

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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR ANNOUNCEMENTS.

HONG KONG HOTEL.

SATURDAY, 24th December, 1927-ART SMITH AND GREATER MUSIC-

CHRISTMAS EVE CARNIVAL. SPECIAL DINNER DANCE. SPECIAL DINNER DANCE.

MONDAY, 26th December, 1927.

SATURDAY, 31st December, 1927.

REPULSE BAY HOTEL

ART SMITH-

AND

MONDAY, 26th December, 1927.

SATURDAY, 31st December, 1927. GREATER MULO

MOTOR COACHES FROM REPULSE BAY HOTEL

To Hongkong Hotel 1.15 am.

To Peak Hotel

1.15 a.m.

Fancy or Evening Dress.

BOXING NIGHT CARNIVAL.

NEW YEAR'S EVE CARNIVAL.

LATE PEAK TRAM CARS.

24th December, 1927—1.30 am. 26th December, 1927—1.30 a.m. · 31st December, 1927-1:30 a.m.

DINNER $4.00 per head.

Tables for the above may now be reserved..

THE HONG KONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.

A FATAL SPIN.

INQUEST ON-AIR FORCE MEMBER.

DRIVER'S EVIDENCE.

Haw the earth bank in time for him to approach it cautiously. The next day he reported the presence of this earth heap to the police.

Badly Hurt.

Mr. Pethick's evidence was that he had intended to dance of Kow-

CINEMA NOTES.

CROWDED HOUSES AT THE QUEEN'S.

in the E. E. Telegraph Company's RADESMEN, etc., are warned Vases, Spoons,. Photo Frames and $4,917.20 represents the proceeds of ed in a motor cycle accident last I was driving the cycle about a foot these times and the picture

local office for:-

Castibotto, from Lima.

Cungall, from Bombay, Hueschelrat, from Lelchlingen. Laitman Kowlotel, from Bangkok. Ropiteau Hong Kong Hotel,

from Macao.

Jorge Sunico 3 St. Joseph Ter- race, from Manila.

Worship, from Tchekam,

E. A. LEGGATT,

Superintendent.

Hong Kong, 15th December, 1927.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET.

Sunrise. Sunset, 2.1. p.m.

16 .6.55 5.41

Date, December

..6.58, .6.4%,

21 ..6.58, 5.44 „,

that, under the provisions of the Army Act, a Soldier is not liable to be placed under Stoppages of Pay for any Private Debts he allows Credit to be given does so may incur, and any Person who entirely at his own risk.

(Signed) J. MACREADY, Major, D.A:A, & Q.M.G..

South China Command. Hong Kong, 19th December, 1927.

Fine Belgium Cut Glass Spirit Bottles, Powder Boxes, Dishes, Jugs, Table and Toilet Sets, etc., etc.

the

the

Yesterday crowded houses again At the Kowloon Magistracy yes-loon Docks last Saturday night, attended every performance in the terday afternoon, Mr. W. Schofield when he met the deceased whom Queen's Theatre of Rex Ingram's In his capacity as Coroner, and a witness Invited to a ride in his of the Apocalypse," which is being masterly film, "The Four Horsemen 1st, "Dorothy," won by Mrs.

They went along screened again to-day and to- nt their Sales Room, Duddell Street E. F. Xavier; 2nd, "Ena," won jury composed of Messrs. R. Abra- motor cycle, SILVER WARE AND CUT GLASS Simon Taa Yan;3rd, "Betty," won ham, A. K. Mason and A. E. Kowloon. City Road and then turn-morrow

Gutierrez, held an inquiry into the ed into Prince Edward Road.

Owing to the length of the pic-. Suitable for Christmas Presents, by Betty Alves.

circumstances attending the death

Continuing witness said, "On apture, cinema-goers should nota that The gross proceeds of Rose Day Comprising:--

and Al Fresco Fete are oxpected of Leading Aircraftsman French proaching this obstacle I saw the special times have been arranged, Silver Cups, Silver Tea Sets, to amount to $22,000, of which who, as already reported, was kill fencing when my light shone on it. namely, 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.80. Performances begin promptly at Sundry Silver Ornamente.

sale of roses. About 18,000 Saturday night whilst out for a spin to the left of the centre of the road. screened immediately after roses were disposed of.

to Kowloon City on a Harley-David-I hauled over to give the fence a overture. Bon motor cycle combination in the clear berth and the next thing I The World Theatre and the Star company of Mr. D. S. Pethick. knew the cycle hit the mud. I was Theatre also have interesting pro- On View from Monday, the 19th HONG KONG HOTEL VISITORS with the Coroner was Flying Officer know what happened after that; the World is Laura La Plante's amus- Occupying a seat on the bench thrown off the machine. I don't ductions. The chief picture at the

V. Fowler of the E.A.F., whilst Mr. next thing I knew was that the ing force "Beware of Widows," and Leo d'Almada, Jun, watched the cycle had stopped and I had one leg the attraction at the Star is "It's A picture proceedings in the interest of Mr. entangled on top of the machine. I the Old Army Game," Capt. J. W. Aird,

made by Edward Sullivan, who had a damaged shoulder and knes produced "We're in the Navy Now." Messrs. G. A. P. Browne, R. J.

Medical evidence was given by and was scratched across the top W. C. Fields and Louise Brooks are Birbeck, D. Beraha, Robert Bell, Dr. J. E. Dovey who described the of the head". W. Bolton, R. H. Beaven, Mr. and injuries sustained by the deceased,

the stars of "Is the Old Army Questioned by the. Coroner wit- Game." Mrs. R. C. Burdin, Misses Billings.

Mr. B. J. Carmichael, Mr. and and said that when the autopsy was ness said that he did not see what Mrs. P. A. H. Chambers, Mr. and held at 11.50 on December 11 the happened to deceased. On seeing Mra. A. Cutten.

December, 1927.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS. Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 13th December, 1927.

THE "STAR "FERRY COMPANY, LTD.

Non-Commissioned Officers and Men belong-

SCALE OF CHARGES,

Effective 1st January, 1928.

Passengers

31

17

..6.50

6.42 »

Per Trip

19

...6.50

5.42 "

Persons under 16 years of age

1st Class 3rd Class

$ 0.10 0,05

19

i.6.67 5.43

20

24

25

.6.59. .6.59 1.7.00

17.00 115,46 1,2

6.44 6.44

ing to Army, Navy, Police and Fire Brigade in Uniform

0.05

Special Ferry 1.00 am.” ..

0.20

B.45 m.

Asiatics only are allowed to travel. 3rd

26

.7.00..

5.48

27

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5.47

Class .... Book of 100-tickets-Asiatics only Monthly Tickets Single

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6.00:

28

7.01

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GAT 5.45 5.48.

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(Persons under 16 years of age) Family & persons) (4/5

2.00 9.00 12.00)

Free

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The following persons will be considered as members of

a Family:-Husband, Wife, unmarried Children and Governess, Nuras or Amah, Hiving in the same house. «

OK By Order of the Board of Directors,

F. H. CRAPNELI,

Secretary

Hong Kong, 14th December, 1927.

December 15, 1927.

Mr. E. C. Day:

Mr. Fred. G. Ellis.

Messra, R. E. Francis, F. Fern.

Pethick

"

body was still fresh. The most that there was no passenger in the serious injury was a deep cut at side car witness looked around and, the back of the head extending saw the deceased about 25 feet be- Ldown to the bone. There were also hind. He appeared to be badly hurt brulses around the area, and when and unconscious and was bleeding Mr. the skull was opened, a fissure 'frac from the head.

ture was found. Death was due to fracture of the base of the skull, Internal haemorrhage, shock, and

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Goudy, and Mro: R R Guillet,

Messrs. H: C. Hardy, A. F. Henry F. A. Hill, J. Hardurick. W: Hughes: J. Hubert, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Hodgkinson.*

Miss K. Ingles. Mr. J. E. Joseph. Meaars. H. A. Keller, A. H. Kutzchbach.

Mesare. D. W. Leach, K. C. Loo, Miss H. Lillle

Messrs. L. J. Matthews, W. Maler;

concussion.

Adjourned.

...

HOSPITAL FIRE,

HEAVY CASUALTIES IN QUEBEC.

Quebec, Yesterday......

At least thirty persons, including twelve children, are believed to have. been burned to death in a fire which destroyed the Hospital of Saint Charles.

A motor car appeared on the icene and witness asked the driver Scene of Accident.

if he knew where the nearest doc The Court then adjourned for the tor resided. The driver did not ap- Coroner and the jury to view the pear to understand and witness Seventeen bodies have been re- scene of the accident, and at the took the car to the Mongkok Police covered from the hospital fire. resumption, Mr. D. 8. Fethick, chief Station for assistance. A message Possibly fifty persons are dead and officer of the a.a. "Walshing" who was sent for an ambulance and wit- eighty children are reported as

E. Malter, J. A. Malcohn, Mr. and drove the combination concerned in neas together with a Police Ser-missing-Reuter's American Ber Mra. W. T. Mannings, the accident, and Captain J. Morren-geant returned to the scene of the vice.

Messrs. A. V Pinson, D. C. Pal of the s. "Kwong, Fuk. Cheong" accident. A freeman, H: G: Pullen, C. A. Poot, gave evidence. The latter said that Witness judged his speed to be- G. Pottinger, Mr and

and Mrs. H. H. he bad also ridden a motor cycle tween twenty to twenty-five miles. Priestley

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on the Saturday night along Prince per hour. He did not notice the DO YOU DREAD THE NIGHT? Edward Road where the accident mud until he was about tenor Messrs. M. Schutz, H. V. Stokely occurred, and spoke of a pile of twelve feet from it. When he did worse at night-fall and croup Mr. A. L. Thomson.

|varth extending three feet into the see the mud he swerved slightly but Mr. CA Veasey.

Band Mesara T. Wellock, S. 8. Wong, road beyond some railings. not very much. G. Wragger Mr. and Mrs. There were no precautionary, The Inquiry was adjourned until Wilson.

lights and it was fortunate that he Thursday afternoon per

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