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WATSON'S

CELEBRATED

DRY GINGER ALE

省城洪 中

Its unique 'dryness,' delightfai aroma and rich flavour are features which give this baverage, the IMMENSE POPULARITY it deserves.

It has been repeatedly declared by travellers, tourists and others, that WATSON'S DRY GINGER ALE is UNEQUALLED by any similar product throughout the World..

A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.

AERATED WATER MANUFACTURERS,

LEE YU HING

玉潔

JADE MERCHANT.

Specialises in High-Class Jades,

- Jewellery, Ivory, Amber, Agate, Crystal and Curiosities.

Genuine articles and Satisfaction guaranteed.

No, 56, Queen's Road Central. Hong Kong Tel. C. 1908.

Factory: 18. Hung Shou Chung Street, Canton.

香港中環五十六號

STAR THEATRE

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GLOBE TROTTERS

EN CASSEROLE REVUES

TO-NIGHT

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14th at 9.15 p.m. "SCENES AND SCREAMS" Sunday and Monday, January 15th and 18th. "PLEASURELAND " Tuesday, January 17th. "INCIDENTS "

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CHINESE NEW YEAR'S EVE.

SPECIAL DINNER DANCE SATURDAY, 21st JANUARY 1928.

(CHINESE, FANCY or EVENING DRESS) DINNER $4.00 per head. Tables may now be booked.

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cost,'

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GOLDEN JUBILEE OF FAMOUS CIGARETTE.

THE REASON WHY.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1928.

ST. DAVID'S SOCIETY.

ANNUAL MEETING HELD YESTERDAY.

THE YEAR'S ACTIVITIES.

The Year 1928 will long be re- The annual general inceting of membered by millions of amakers St. David's Society of Hong Kong throughout the world as the Golden (Cymdeithas Dewi Sant) was hold Jubilee of the far famed "Three in the office of Mr. D. J. Lewis Castles" brand of cigarettes and at Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and tobacco introduced in Great Britain Master yesterday. In 1878 by the deyens of the

The following officers were elect- Tobacco trade, Mesars. W. D. &

ed for the forthcoming year: Pre-

P'RAPS-P'RAPS NOT!

Theru promises to be a slump in "lucky numbers" for the annual race meeting.

He took her hand in his and gazed at the engagement ring be had placed on her finger three days before. "Did your friends admire it?" he inquired tenderly.

"They did more than that," she

•.

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10+

H. O. Wills, at a time when cigar-sident, Mr. E. J. Wynne Jones; replied coldly, "two of them ette smoking was in its infancy.

cognised it." The increased popularity

Capt. of Vice-President,

R. D. "Three Castles" has been one of Thonias; Committee, Mrs. Hooper,

Reporter: "And in what State the wonders of the tobacco world, Messrs. D. Davies, R. R. Davies, and the eminence reached has not D. W. Phillips, E. C. Thomas, D. Professor: "Unless my recelles-

were you born, Professor?" M. Richards, F. White. Mr. G. Stion fails me, in the state of ignor- Hugh-Jones, the Society's Hon.

boen by mere chance. The care used In:-

(a) Selecting only the best and Secretary and Treasurer, was re- arice." elected.

brightest of Virginia tobacco leaf.

Reporter (scribbling): "Yes, to

be sure. And how long have you

(b) The preparation of the leaf The report of the Committee for lived there?"

prior to manufacture.

(c) The making of the cigarette, the paat year was read by the (d) The packing to ensure it Chairman, and was as follows: reaching all parts of the world in

Life Members,

perfect condition; and

The host and his guest had been talking for hours, at least the host

At the last annual general meet-thought it must have been hours,

(e) The marketing to ensure fresh cigarettes being obtainable in ing, held on January 14, 1926. it and he decided to end things right both large cities and out of the way was decided that St. David's Day, away. hamlets in India, China, Africa, 1927, should be celebrated by a "Would you like to sample some- Australia and America-In fact dinner to be held that evening and thing Scotch?" he whispered, bend- all over

the world where the by the laying of a wreath on being forward. "The real thing- fragrant weed is smoked has half of the Society on the Cenotaph before we go to bed?" been the result of study long during the morning.."

"Would I," returned the other, The dinner, which was attended and his face it up. "You bet I by 25 membera and 61 guests, was would."

and arduous of highly skilled manu- facturers and world-wide sales or ganisation.

Their achievement recalls the famous lines of Longfellow:-

"The heights by groat men reach-

ed and kept

Were not attained by sudden

flight.

But they, while their companions

slept,

Were toiling upward in

night."

Chinese Prefer Them.

the

"Right," said his host, and called most successful evening, but the Committee hope that in this and in his housekeeper. subsequent years the proportion of "Jane," he said, "bring In that members to guests will be higher. pot of Dundee marmalade and a

At the same meeting the Com-plate of biscuits." mittee were empowered to make

such alterations in the rules of the Society as they should think fit, recently the Archbishop of Canter- To a gathering of lay workers

and the amended rules having been bury related an amusing experl-. drafted were laid before the Comence that befell him.

mittee it a meeting held on January An unknown correspondent had 27 and approved. Coples of the written to him from a remote little new rules were subsequently cir- town in the United States of long to be held without constant "Three Castles" cigarettes and culated to members. Under those America, asking him to try to Tobacco are to be found on the mar rules provision was made for the trace a relative of his who was changes in officials and threats of kets of every country in the world, election of life members upon pay-supposed to be living in the East punitive expeditions against Throughout China this famous those who thought they were suf- brand is distributed by the British-ment of $25,00, and during the End of London.

American Tobacco Co. (China), Ltd. year the following have become life The letter, which was addressed ficiently far away from the War-From Kwangtung to Kansuh or members: The Hon. Mr. H. Owen to the Archbishop of Canterbury, lord to act on their own initiative. Yunnan.to Manchuria you will find Hughes, Mr. E. C. Thomas.

London, was delayed in transit. "Three Castles" cigarettes in all At the last annual general meet-

At length, however, it arrived, the principal towns. The Chi-ing it was also decided to alter the and on the envelope was written: On the Yangtaze proper, how-nese people have always con- Society's year for financial and "Not known at the Canterbury sidered "Three Castles" the premier other purposes to the calendar year. Music Hall. Try Lambeth Palace," ever, conditions much more scri- brand in the Cigarette world, and

Newcomers. ous exist. The split between the as it is true that "Imitation is the

sincerest form of Battery" so is it During 1927 the following have

Grandfather: "Pater, fan't It Nationallat leaders, which is possible to find various inferior joined the Society:

time little boys were in bed?" nothing more than a squabble imitations of the famous brand on Mrs. C. Grey, Mr. J. Wynn Wil-

Very Modern Child: "I'm soKTY, over personal gains and appoint- many markets in China.

This record of "Three Castles" is and Mrs.

Hams, Mrs. L Price Richards, Mr. grandpa, It's a subject in which I ments is widening daily. More unique in the Tobacco world and it

F. White, Mrs. E. have little interest, you ass, I have serious still, a force from Hunan is a tribute to the care with which Fredericks, Mr. D. W. Phillips, no little boys." is rapidly approaching the valley kept up their reputation for retain-

Messrs. W.D. & H.O. Wills have Mr. C. A. Elkins.

The Committee record with re- and the Wu-Han cities may soon ing their consumers by having al- gret the departure from this Colony be compelled to assume the aspect ways maintained the high quality and consequent resignation of Dr. of their producta. Long may W. Leslie Thomas and Commander of beleaguered garrisons. On "Three Castles" continue to flourish R. D. Williams, R.N.R., both of the other hand, seeing that dis- and remain a shining example of whom were members of the Com- British enterprise and British committee and, active supporters of the sension is so rife in Nationalist mercial Integrity! ranks, the faction now in power along this part of the river may,

Hong Kong. Saturday, Jan. 14, 1928. at the approach of danger, follow

SATURDAY CAUSERIE.

the time-honoured custom of fall- ing back: Which would perhaps be for the good of the cities con- cerned.

A MYSTERY FILM.

"THE PLEASURE BUYERS" COMING.

Soalety, Dr. Thomas having been appointed Vice-President for the past year.

*

Guest Who is that awful-look- ing frump over there?

Host-Why, that's my wife. Guest-Oh-er-beg pardon. My

mistake.

Host (andly.)-No, mine.

"My husband gave me this lovely fur coat. It cost over £901"

"How beautiful! And what did

The Hon. Secretary has received you give him?"

a letter from Mr. Thomas express- "Oh, the ducklest little pen-wiper

ing his good wishes for the welfare you ever saw!" of the Society and his desire to be- come a life member thereof.

A man arrived at a house to take The Committee regret that it has an inventory of the furniture. He The past week in Canton has

not been possible during the past was so long over his task in the been a quiet one and Li Chai-gum,

year to arrange for any further ac-dining-room that the lady of the Nothing for a fortnight has "The Pleasure Buyers," the detec- tivities of the Society beyond the house came to see what had hap- following the procedure usually

Arpened. adopted when a military comman- been heard of Shansi's reported tive film which a special advertise- dinner already referred to.

ment in to-day's issue announces as rangements were in course of pra- She opened the door, and saw him der takes over an area, has overtures of peace toward Peking. coming to the Queen's Theatre on paration for a concert to be given lying asleep in a chair. By his side requested the provision of a sub- What is evident is that actual Tuesday and Wednesday of next stantial sum of money, politely fighting between the two forces week, is said to be about as excit-by the Society in conjunction with was an empty decanter. But he ing a mystery picture as the screen the Welth Regiment who were for had not entirely forgotten his in- termed a loan, from the merchant has ceased. Marshal Chang and has yet offered. The story con- & timme stationed in the Colony.ventory. At the top of the page

One the Fengtien, militarists no long-cerns the murder of Eugene Cas- Unfortunately, the, Welch Regi- was a solitary entry:-"Revolving and other civilian classes. of our Chinese observers, in these cr seem bent upon erasing Shansi, senas, a gay society favourite, who ment were transferred to Shi ghal carpat, one."

is shot while sitting in his chair and it was not considered feasible

The bullet has come for the Society to hold the concert,

"There's nothing really wrong columns, has pointed out that dif- as a province, from the map of at home.

China, Climate conditions, of through the back of his chair. without their assistance.

with you," said the specialist to the ficulty may be experienced in

Suspicion falls in turn upon six

taciturn patient, "from "a physical 'Report Adopted. raising the whole of the ten course, are entirely against war-people each of whom had threaten-

point of view. But your nerves are like activities in these areas, ed to kill Cassenas. How the law The Hon. Secretary has been in a little frayed. What you need' is. million dollars demanded. Any-

Snowstorms and bitter blizzards, leads up to a thoroughly exciting of the National Library of Wales and family in some quiet, restful finally discovers the real culprit correspondence with the Libarian a holiday apart from your friends way, promised a degree of pro- tection from outside and hostile at this time of the year, are daily elimax. Irené Rich is the star, and who has requested records of the spot, where you will be-it I may

occurrences around Kalgan. and a cast of well known players give

her excellent support. "The Plea-meetings and activities of the say so close to Nature, and that other points of vantage.

sure Buyers" has been adapted to Society be forwarded to him for sort of thing." the screen from a popular novel.. preservation. In the library. This "May as well get back to work,

Pictures showing in the local has been done.

thea." cinemas for the last time to-day are Mr. Harry Owen Hughes was op-

"Why?" the exciting fire melodrama, "The pointed as the Society's represen- "Well, I'm a lighthouse keeper." Fire Brigade," with May McAvoy tative on the Committes of the Gen-

forces and a degree of immunity from internal labour disorganisa- tion, the merchants may be relied upon to supply a fairly large sum. Losses arising out of the Com- munist coup and the changes in central control experienced during | the last three months have been considerable, and it is not aur prising that many in Canton who possess money do not feel inclined

LATEST DIVIDENDS.

Quotations.

and Charles Ray at the Queen's eral Charities Organisation and at wille Walker paused outside the Theatre; a romance of the bright tended meetings of that body on local cinoma. A poster had caught lights, "The Taxi Dancer," with!

Messrs. Carroll Bros. have been advised of the following quotations Joan Crawford and Owen Moore, at behalf of this Society. The Com- and held bis attention. Presently and dividends on Rubber and Min-the World Theatre; a draw of mittee received an enquiry from the commissionaire, an old friend ing shares---

Paris before the war, "Satan in the Captain Superintendent of of Walker's, appeared on the scene, Sables," with Lowell Sherman, at Police who is Chairman of the Gen- "Is it a good picture?" asked the Star Theatre. Cinema-goers eral Charities Organisation, enquire Walker, nodding to the advert should note that the movie pro- ing whether the Society could $9.20

gramme at the Star Theatre ends guarantee financial assistance to the terly: "rotten! Better stay outside "No," answered the other, bit 8.00 at 8,30, the Globe Trotters present Organisation, to which a reply was and save your money."Més 2.70 ing

their entertaining 4.25"Scenes and Screams" at 9.15.

revue, sent stating that owing to the limit- “H'm," said Walker, “If you say 2.80

ed size of this Society we could not those sort of things to people, you'll guarantee any subscription, hut

to assist any more military fac-Allenby's tions, whatever they promise. Glenealys

Dividends.

2.60

Jimahs Kedahs On the Yangtaze during the Maloka Pladas

Pajame past week, things have not been going at all well for the National-|·. lats. In Shanghai, the plum of their area of control, disquiet is again evidenced by reason of the Perak River Valley 6% Final activities of what are described as AZ (Mkg, 15%)

Perak River Valley 5% 1st Int. Telok Kruin

5% Final

(Mkg.

·7% % 1st Int.

Hitam

5% 1st Int. Kuala Sawah 4% Interim

Northern agents. Exactly from whence they come or what they are doing has not been said, but it Telok Kruin

Is highly improbable that they be long to the Peking faction or that

Chang Teo-lin himself is concern-

K.M.A. OUTPUT.

"STAR" REVUES.

"GLOBE TROTTERS" PRESENT SNAPPY SHOW.

.

that in any particular case of as-get yourself the sack, before long". The commissionaire'a reply was even more venomous.

"I've got it,” he said.

sistance being required for a per son of Welsh nationality we should be glad to receive and consider any application for such assistance which he cared, to lay before us.

The report was unanimously adopted.

$

An American visitor had an engagement to play golf with a friend who did not put in a pune. tual appearance..

Mr. Dick Norton's talented com 15%)pany of eleven artistes, The Globev

The American, who was waiting Trotters," will present their enter. The white hunter who, four on the first tee, decided to go to the taining revue, "Scenes" and months ago, was employed by the Screams" at 9.15 in the Star Thea Kenya Government to proceed to clubhouse and telephone to his tre to-night. They will give a com the Masal Reserve in order to kill partner, and, not wishing to take plete change of programme to-mor- Hons, which had made numerous his heavy kit with him, said to a row night with Pleasureland," daring raids on Masal to the danger bystander Excuse me, but would, ed with what the Nationalists are

which they will repeat on Monder of life and property, has now re- you look after these clubs until I times. The local agents of the Kailan night, bringing their season" to a turned to Nairobi, having killed B0 come back!" doing in Shanghai. Three years Mining Administration report that close on Tuesday night with vetllons and 10 leopards and eradicatsir rejoined the bystander, ago it may be remembered, his the total cutput of the Administra: another brand new programms, In, ed the menace. He had many most with ruffled dignity, "I'd have you armies took the city, but he soon tion's mines for the week ending cidents. Booking for these revues exciting experiences and extremely how I'm Mayor of this town.

December 24, 1927 amounted to is now open at Messrs Montrie's narrow escapes from death. He Never mind," replied the Amer discovered that the line between 110,145 tons and the salos during and the Star Theatre at the popular was charged by 5 a "rhinoceros,

Ícán: "I'll chance that.. Shanghai and Mukden, was too the period to 89,468 tous,

admission prices of 88, 82 and $15 buffalo and an elephant.

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