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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1928.

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Marine Superintendent for company and in shortly retiring after thirty years service during which his work and advice in this company's interest have been of

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Personal Risk for Staff.

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THE CHINA MAIL,

CUSTOMS CHANGES. CHATER WILL CASE:

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New Customs Changes,

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The Director-General of the follow that because a person was Mr. Potter argued that it did not Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance of the N-teld to pay the money into the tionalist Government has recently estate, such a person was not, in approval to several Sir Paul's view, a fit and proper changes of Customs Commission- ers at different places, upon the recommendations made by Mr. F. W. Maze, Commissioner of Customs at Shanghai.

given

Signed:

CINEMA NOTES.

ADDED ATTRACTION AT THE QUEEN'S.

MISS CHEE TOY'S SONGS,

Shadows Before.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL."-

To-day-Queen's Theatro; "The Side Show of Life," cian Ching Ling Foo, Miss Chee & 9.20 "The Great Love" at Daughter of the famous magi To-day World Theatre; at 5.15) Toy, who will appear at all per-2.30 & 2.15, Chinese Drama "The formances in the Queen's Theatre Romance of a Star"

snl should be given the opportunity star in her own right, for besides |

It was finally agreed that causlar English and Chinese songs, is a cinating Youth."

to-day and to-morrow to sing popu To-day-Star Theatre; "Fas-

of dealing further with this point having presented "turns" in some should it be taken by respondents. London and New York, she has of the biggest variety halls in

more than ance "topped the bit" at the Ziegfeld Follies.

Picture Feature.

person.

To-day-Special concert Cheer '0, Y.M.C.A. at 7.80 p.m.

Dancing display by the Pupils of February 29 Star Theatre; Miss V. Capell, 9.16 p.m.

March 1 Dance Cheer 10, Y.M.C.A., at 7.30 p.m.

March 2-Musical evening Cheer '0. Y.M.C.A., at 7.30 p.m.

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March 1-3 Queen's Theatre; "The Scarlet Letter"

March 1-3-World Theatre; "The Confession of a Queen"

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JAIN'T SHE SWEET

(Ladies' Section) medal competi

March 20-R. H. K. Golf Club

Lammerts Auctions, February 29-At Sales Room, Duddell St., provisions, wines etc., etc., 10 a.m.

Macao Trade.. With regard to the Macao trade. the question of placing faster and more up-to-late tonnage on this run is constantly accupying your directors' attention but they feel oral Chang, Mr. Maze stated:

In a despatch to Director-Ge that the time is hardly opportune "The following changes in the to embark upon a building pro- [Commissioners of Customs In

Mr. Bagram's Status. gramme,

Counsel then charge of the ports mentioned are Justice Wood's findings with regard dwelt, on Mr. Trade generally in the Canton contemplated, and the approval of delta during the year under review: the Nanking Government is re- to the statue of Mr. Bagrom at the The chief item in the movie pro can only be classed as moderate,quested Mr. A. G. Bethel, time of appointment and claimed gramme to-day and to-morrow is Due to conditions existing in the Commissioner at Soochow to the that if substitutional or successive "The Side Show of Life," an absorb- country, movement of cargo has Commissioner at Lappa in place, appointments were permissible, the Locke's remarkable story, "The ing story adapted from W. J. been generally restricted, while the of. Mr. F. W. Carey, who is re- Passenger trade has kewise suf- tiring on Feb. 28. Mr. T. Jissoil, second appointment only arose upon Mountebank," with Ernest Tor fered to some extent. Unfortun- Assistant in the Nanking Cus the recission of the first appointee rence and Anna Q. Nilsson as lead March 1-3-Star Theatre; "In- ately, owing to misunderstandings | toms, to be in charge of Soochow and similarly, regarding the third ing players. The atory denis with troduce Me." with the Seamen's Union in Canton for about two months, in place of appointment.

the career of an Englishman who

March 8-Musicale at Helena our steamers were picketed and ir. Bethell. Mr. F. de P. M. R. passengers were prevented from Marti, Assistant in the Kiukiang necessary qualification must not be fact that his hobby has been war

has been with a French circus ever May Institute. Sir II. C. Gollan asked if the since he ran away from home. The embarking or disembarking at our Customs, to be acting Commis

Sports. wharves in Canton for a period of stoner at Wuhu in place of Mr. held at the time of testator's history and war theory stands him Y.M.C.A., at 7 pm.

Feb. 29-Whist Drive Cheer 'O, seven weeks during the summer, T. A. M. Castle who has been death. which is reflected in the net earn- granted sick leave.

in good stead when hostilities. Mr. Potter argued in the mega-break out in 1914. His promotion nis tourney (mixed doubles) for March 9 "American" lawn ten- ings of the steamers. I am pleas-F. W. Maze."

tive on the grounds that Mr. a rapid and the armistice finds him members of the Ladies' Recreation ed to say that all misunderstand.

Mr. Castle.

Bagram

was not the first appointee holding the rank of brigadier-Club, 2.80 p.m. ings were overcome on August 6. In this connection, it may be and that he had become qualified be- general.

March Fanling Hunt. steeple- mentioned that Mr. T. A. M. fore the decision. of the other ap Castle was recently

English Settings... chases (Spring meeting). is Impossible and even dan from the Customs service by the qualifications only became material love with the daughter of a noble

dismissed pointee not to serve. Mr. Bagram's During the war he has fallen 'In March 5R. H. K. Golf Club gerous to forecast what the future Nanking Government, for dis-when his nomination and appoint- family, thus arousing the jealousytion, has in store but the return to more obeying Government instructions ment became effective. peaceful conditions in Canton while serving as Customs Com-

of his airaus partner. When the March 11-Sixth extra race meet- under the present Government is missioner at Wuhu, the "Kuo counsel referred to Mr. Justice J. R. it but to return to the circus. for ship's life boats ("Trevessa"

Dealing with his third point, war is over, the brigadier-general ing of Macac Race Club. reassuring. An active campaign, Min" news agency states...

is "demobbed." There is nothing March 14-Ninth bi-annual race to suppress brigandage and piracy In connection with the above lows: "in my opinion, the format This he does with results that pro- Trophy) starting at 4 p.m.

Wood's finding which was as fol and measures to overcome the appointments and recommendation of the Hong Korg Finance and vide a dramatic climax to a power- banknote problem in Canton should tions, it is pointed out that the Investment Co., Ltd, did not in ful story. Not the least charming (Ladies Section) bogey competi further restore general confidence contact between the Inspectorate-fact clothe Mr.. Bagram with the feature and lead to improved trading con- General of the Customs Service desired, status. At its best, this Life" is the fact that the story has

of "The Side Show of Hon, New Course, Fanling. ditions in the delta. Given these and the Ministry of Finance since was merely a titular qualification a Britial hero and many of the conditions we can rely upon our the establishment of the Nanking and the title itself is, in my opinion, settings are English. up-to-date and popular steamers Government has been maintained insufficient. getting their full share of cargo through the office of the Commis when it is sought to apply to this The defect appears and passengers from shippers and sioner of Customs at Shanghai, Limited Liability Company the Supporters.

"FASCINATING YOUTH" and the procedure continues to be words "eo long as such. Co offered by the chief picture at the property situate in Peak District,

Hughes & Hough's Auction. I cannot close without mention- followed."Kuo Min"

Something new in pictures is House Street, valuable lodsehold March 1-At Auction Room, Ice ing the hard work and loyalty on

Northern Complications.

poration carry on business in Star Theatre to-day and to-morrow, 8 p.m. the part of our staff, both foreign

Peking, Feb. 25.

the Colony," This Corporation has "Fascinating Youth," and Chinese, afloat and ashore

In an interview with a rapre

at no time fulfilled this provision."which is the result of the Porn- a comedy under conditions that have often sentative of the "Toho News would like to

At this point, counsel said he been trying if not.entalling an ele-Agency, Mr.

mount Picture School's first term

February 20-Forty-first annual Mo Teh-hui, the Justice Wood also said that he had all enacted by students stress

that Mr. ment of personął risk.

Minister of Agriculture and In-no reason to suppose that the selec

of work. The principal roles are

meeting of the H.K. & K. Whf; & dustry, referring to the Customs tion of Mr. Bagram, was made some months ago, in an endeavourers of the "Cheer '0" canteen, Godown Co., Ltd., Messra. Jardine's, of the question, said in part:-

cinema school which was organised noon. which the Peking Government ceased without doubt regarded Mr. to movie-goers. The sixteen young tute. 10.30 am.

"Inasmuch as there are points

March 6-Meeting of lady help- otherwise than in good faith. De-

to introduce a new group of faces Chater Rd, in Helena May Insti- cannot agree to in Mr. Edwardes's Bagram, who had been his attorney, men and women seen in "Fascinat- Customs plan, and as there are a table agent for the Coming Youth" were selected and taken meeting of shareholders in the some complications in the south, it is doubtful whether the Cus-

from every walk of life. toms question will be brought to a

Carrying On Business,

Dairy Farm Ice & Cold Storage Co., satisfactory settlement, even if contention on the matter of "carry-one, a newspaper reporter, and meeting, of the H.K. Electric & Co. were artists' models, others, college Ltd., 2, Lower Albert Road, noon. Regarding Mr. Justice Wood's students, stili another, a teacher, tween the Peking and Nanking that the Court negotiations were

March 16-Thirty-ninth general opened being on business," counsel claimed on. Full of action, "Fascinating Ltd., Company's offices,, P. & 0. Governments,

was not concerned Youth," is therefore a pleasant nim with this at all in ao far as the as well as an interesting experi

Bldg., noon." sentative of the Peking Govern on business.

"Mr. Edwardes is not a repre-cide how far a firm was carrying

Court was not called, upon to de-ment.

Miscellaneous. -To-day

-SIT Shou-son Chow ment. His visit to the south is in

"THE GREAT LOVE"

and Hon, Dr. E, H. Kotewall enter- tain Sir Miles Lampson, K.C.M.G., Showing at the World Theatre to- in Chinese Merchants Club. pose that the accounts and report now making preparations to en-set out to bring himself within the directed by Marshall Neilan. The ficates at the

The Peking Government is the case of anyone who deliberately day and to-morrow is "The Great as presented be adopted.

February 29 Mrs. Russell- When ¡force Customs autonomy from definition, wurely the Court had

Love," comedy written, and Brown distributes prizes and certi this has been seconded I shall be Jan. 1 of next year in accordance power to look into it. pleased to answer to the best of with the decision reached at the

story deals with a sentimental ele-School, Kowloon, 5 p.m.

Diocesan Girls' my ability any questions share Special Tariff Conference. The the Court had power to do was to doctor who has cured her of an Institute reopens on this date.

Mr. Rotter argued that all that phant. who falls in love with the holders may wish to ask.

March 1-Hong Kong Technical Government is also considering assure themselves that there was a illness. The elephant causes Mr. Owen Hughes. about the resumption of the Cus- live Company on the register and sorts of amusing and exciting in-bers of St. David's Society. Lane, all March 1-Annual dinner of mem- The Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes toms Tariff Conference in order to that as soon as that was establish cidents when she follows the Crawford's Restaurant cancelled." said: "I have much pleasure in effect an agreement regarding a ed it had to be accepted that the doctor around the town wrecking a seconding the adoption of the retransitory tariff."-Toho.

March 5-H.E. the Governor firm was carrying on business. It village in her desire to be with him. formally opens King's College, was irrelevant to enquire into the The leading parts are played by Bonham Rd., 3 p.m. books and balance sheets of the Viola Dana and Robert Agnew, with

March 5-Mr. R. C. Tredwell, firm,

Malcolm Waite as the villain. "The U.S. Canaul-General in H.K. lec- Great Love" is being screened at tures on "Personal Experiences in 6.15 and 9.20 p.m. only, the picture Russian Turkestan" at Helena May) at 2.16 and 7.15 p.m. being the Institute, 5.30 p.m. Star." at the Chinese drama, "The Romance of a

Canton Agents' Services.

It is with regret that I have to

Teport the death of Captain A. McKinnon, who was well known to most of you, as one of the most popular captains on the Canton run and who only survived to enjoy very short while in retirement after completing twenty-two years'

service in the company..

It is fitting here that I should also record our appreciation of the services of our Canton Agents, Messrs. Deacon & Co. Ltd., under the especially trying conditions of the past year.

No further comments appear to

be necessary and I therefore pro-

the

Tort and accounts as presented. Shareholders generally will be sure

directors in-transferring a lakh from Equalization of Dividend

to appreciate the action of

Fund and realising a portion of our

Peking's Decision.

a purely private capacity.

THROWN OUT.

...

pany.

His Lordship commented that in

The case is proceeding.

The First Appeal.

assets in order to pay off mortgage. According to a report made to Judgment was reserved While we all regret that no dividend the police by Wan Pul, driver of conclusion yesterday of argument is available for distribution we can motor bus No. 107, his vehicle in the first of the appeals concern- not, in view of the difficult times we was proceeding along Nathan ing the administration of the es- have gone through, expect a divid. Road, Kowloon, yesterday after- tate of the late Sir Paul Chater. end, or be surprised. 1, at any rate, noon, when passing the China Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., appear- deel that your wise policy is justi-Light and Power Company it col-ing for the Oficial Trustee of lided with a ricsha which was go Bengal, submitted argument relat "With the Government at presenting in the same direction. In the ing to the income immediately pay- riesha was a Chinese named able to the cestui quo trustees

fied.

Some

AIR CHAMPION. WORLD TROPHY FOR LADY

BAILEY.

Paris, Jan; 10.

Meetings.

March 10-Thirty-second yearly

March & Distribution of prizes at St. Paul's Institute, Causeway Bay, by Lady Clementi, 6 p.m.

March 6 Annual Inspection of St. John Ambulance Brigade by H.E. ground, 5.15 p.m. The Governor, Murray Parade

Lady. (Aba) Bailey, the famous PUBLIC AUCTIONS:

has been

In power in Canton, I feel that Leung Sze (45) who was suffer under a certain clause of the will shall enjoy a year of continued pro: Ing from fever and was being and also relating to the contention British flying woman. gress towards that prosperity conveyed to the hospitali: The of Mr. Alabaster. R.C. (for the ap-awarded the international trophy which the steamers of this company formerly enjoyed in Canton and inpatient, who was thrown out of pellant) that the executor was em- for women by the International instructions to sell by Public] the delta. We have, however, met after admission to the hospital. the will to invest in shares. Mr. record for light aeroplanes.

the ricsha, died from shock soon powered under another section of League of Aviators for her altitude with so many surprises and dis- appointments that

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NHE undersigned have received

Potter contended that it would re-reached a height of 18,000 feet last

She Auction duce the will, to an absurdity, if July, Brett it was dented that stock was not

FRIDAY, the 2nd March, 1928, of the steamers and in the office, Jan. 25 broadcasted from London:

Sir Edward Dension Ross on to be used in its limited sense League, which adjudicated in the at Godown No. 3 Upper, The Hong

The jury of the International commencing at 11 am.. We must be very sure that we are lecture on Chinese Culture, the extraordinary wide power of ex-put forward on behalf of Miss: Ruth Co., Ltd., West Point

when the trustees were given an matter decided against the claim Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown out of the wood before embarking second of his series on Eastern Art changing the estate for partly Elder, the airwonten who tried to on any programme of building new and Literature.

we should

nevertheless continue a policy of

lgid economy both in the working |

ships.

Tribute to the Board.

"It is very gratifying to learn

Other Business,

paid-up shpres

fly the Atlantic. She travelled with

A Quantity på, bezk MISCELLANEOUS GOODS

Comprising

MONDAY, the 5th March, 1928, commancing at 5.15 pm. E

The Trustees Power. a man pilot, it was pointed out? - The trustees 1. apparently: had

Colonel Lindbergh, the Trans Iron Spikes, Straw Braid,, Socks, Trom the directors', roport of the

power to buy, fully paid shares of Atlantic airman, was awarded the Paper, Medicine, Iran Bars, China loyal support of the staff both safloat and ashore and it is to be posal was corried unanimously, partly Baldordinary shares. AR No question was put and the property into ordinary shares, even

spy company, and to exchange, pro- trophy for the outstanding airman Ware, Tea Mats, etc.

of 1927: 201

Terms: Cash on Delivery, regretted that no appropriations

Lady (Abe} Bálley is classified as have been possible for the respec-meeting comprised:-"

LAMMERT BROS. Other business transacted by the the testator himself had invested the "outstanding woman aviator of

Auctioneers. *tive funds.

Re-election of. Mr. T. G. Weal Hong Kong, there was very good

thousands in ordinary shares in 1927 amateurski poras

Hong Kong, 28th Feb., 1928. "Our chairman has modestly. re- and Mr. J. M. Alves, the retiring reason for holding that neither airmen to receive awards as repre- The league selected the following frained from making mention of directors-proposed by Mr. D. M. securities nor ordinary stocksenting their various nations:- the arduous work that has fallen Goodall, seconded by Mr. Cheng should be construed too narrowly Great Britain: Flight-Llout on himself and his co-directora Ching-po. during the past few years. They

Mr. Jenkin submitted that under Webster, for his victory in the Confirmation of appointment of clause 8 of the will the testator Schneider-Trophy. have, I know, had a great deal to do Mr. J. J. Paterson, Mr. M. T. gave to Mr. Bagram & prior charge France: Lieut. Costes, for his and have had many difficult and Johnson and Mr. R. K. Batchelor on the capital, and that ea the de- South-Atlantic fight delicate problems to solve; and I sa directors-proposed by Mr. L. S. lay in conversion of the estate into Italy Lieut the Marquis de lak that shareholders owe a debt Greenhill, seconded by Mr. W. E. háh; and a resulting appropriation Pinedo, for his South Atlantic flight of "gratitude" to you, Sir, and the Van Eps directors for the manner in which Re-election of Messrs. Linstead to a desire to benefit the Church Spain: Sanor Llorente, for his

of 7 lakhs to Mr. Bagram was due and his tour of the United Stater, the negotiations have been settled & Davis and Messrs. Lowe, Bing of Nazareth, the Church should pay fight to Spanish-Gulanate on behalf of shareholders,” k

ham & Matthews as auditors for for this indulgence by allowing Mr Holland: Lieut. Koppen, for his Mr. Weall replied: "On Behalf 1928, at a fee of $1,000 for each Bagram, to be paid a preferential flight to Batavia and return, of the Board, I would like to thank firm proposed by MrR rats of interests ythm of Mr. Owen Hughes for his re Batchelor, seconded by M. Lo Kal-Their Lordships fadicated that marks,”

they would reserve ljudschabtu

hong.

Lady Balley, who is the wife of the South African millionaire took

at their Sales Boom, Duddell Street. A Valuable Collection of

including

KAAN POSTAGE 'STAMPS."

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