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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1928.

Phone C. 22

FOR

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Twenty-five Words three inser

tions prepaid $1. Every addi- tional word four cents for three insertions.

TO LET.

TO-RENT.-To Gentlemen, 2 large

Road, Kowloon.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

0.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS

NOTICES.

THE HONG KONG & SHANGHAI

HOTELS, LIMITED, (Incorporated in Hong Kong).

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY YEAR-

pany

THE CHINA MAIL,

REAL SHANGHAI.

CABARETS AND TEA DANCES.

YOUNG CHINA.

1

on Shanghai

SILLY THREATS.

"YOU WILL BE DEAD IN TWO DAYS."

ATTEMPT TO TERRORISE.

uro-

BLOOD TESTS,

VALUABLE DISCOVERIES MADE DURING WAR.

DETECTION OF CRIME.

NOTED ECONOMIST.

JEREMIAH W. JENKS, FAMED INTERNATIONALIST.

VISITING MANILA.

Manila, April 5. Jeremiah W. Jonka, inter- known political

Letters containing threats which, At the Royal Institute of Public of the Sale by Public Auction to LY MEETING of SHAREHOLD- theme which at once suggests it was alleged, had been sent to Hasith Dr. G. Roche Lynch, Senior be held on MONDAY, the 16th day hai Hotels, Limited, will be held itself is its far-famed "night several witnesses, were produced Medical Analyst to the Home Office, of April, 1928, at 3 p.m., at the

Mr. economist, will arrive in Manila omces of the Fubile Works Dopart at the Registered Office of the Com-life" subject on which Shang- at the London Sessions when read a paper on "Some Problems nationally

(Exchange Building, Des hailanders are at present feeling Arthur Ernest Busby, 21, motor in Medico-Legal Fractice." ment, by Order of His Excellency Voeux Road Contral, Hong Kong), rather sore, says "A Visitor mechanic, was sentenced to twelve Justice Travers Humphreys pre-on April 8 on board the "Empress lof Canada.". He will stay hera the Governor of one Lot of Crown on THURSDAY, the 12th day of from Malaya" in the "Straits months' imprisonment for stealing sided. Land at Pillar Island in the Colony April, 1928, at 12 o'clock Noon, for Times." The reason is that, sixteen boxes of toffee, the

Dealing with the recent "ampli-for several days to study local. SIIK wars in perty of his employers, the of Hong Kong, for a term of the purpose of receiving a State owing to the various

fication of the technique" in blood-conditions. stain examination through blood Professor Jenks is director of Rooms wih Bath, Geyser and Years, commencing from 1st July; ment of Accounts and the Report which China specialises, a number Candy Company.

correspondents Mr. A. B. Lucy, prosecuting, 1928, with the option of renewal of the of of newspaper Verandah to cach, et 7. Middle at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the ye the Board of Directors for the have established themselves on said that since the polise court groups, Dr. Lynch sald that this the division of Oriental Com Surveyor of His Majesty the King, 1927, confirming the appointment the Shanghai front, and to add hearing a man who gave evidence discovery of blood groups differing merce and Politics in New York for one further term of 24 years of a Director and re-electing

variety to their despatches have against Busby had received an un-n various persone was made just University, a position he has been He is re- Jess three days,

Director and the Auditors.

painted this same night life in signed communication, which read, before the war in the transfusion holding since 1917.

qf blood to seriously wounded garded as an expert on Far East- lurid colours. There is a same-"Beware. If you make the SAMO

ern affairs, both politically and ness about Chinese war-news, not statements you did at Tower It was then discovered that there economically. Before joining the to mention the ever-present risk Bridge you will be dend in two were four different kinds of blood professorial staff of the New Secretary. of confusing the names of towns days. Buahy was under orders, in human beings, and it was possi-York University he was professor Hong Kong, 20th March, 1928.

with the names of generals, and and now we order you"

ble to find out the group to which of political science of Cornell these night life pen pictures al- Another witness for the prosecu- ways make more interesting read-tion, said Mr. Lucy, had received a an individual belonged by taking a University, holding that position letter containing the words: "To-test of his or her blood. An ap-from 1891 to 1912. He has also been a professor on the same plication of this discovery in Thus the correspondents have day decides your fate. If A. Busby medico-legal work occurred in the subject in other well-known col- let their typewriters run away is convicted through you, your examination of blood stains. leges and universities in the with them, depicting Shanghai as death will be terrible but slow." It was a valuable test to prove, United States. a place which out-Parises Paris

It might be, added Mr. Lucy, the innocent innocent or the Between 1899 and 1910 he was and makes the West End of Lon-looking up at the public gallery, guilty guilty. Dr. Lynch thought expert agent of the United States don seem quaintly 'provincial.

TUITION GIVEN.

MME. BARONELLI, ARTISTE,— School of dancing for children and adults in character, classical, ex- hibition, fox-trot and Charleston.

Special Attention to stout Ladies who are desirous of regaining their youthful figure. Address

31,

Ashley Road, Ground Floor, Kow- loon. (Back of Star Theatro).

HAIR WAVING.

MRS. BETEN, late from Hongj Kong Hotel Beauty Parlour, is giving permanent hair waves in her home at No. 2 Pratts Building, Kowloon. For appointment: 'Phone K.945.

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.-One Brass "Hung Ming" Pan of the Chinese Han

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Begistry No

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Locality.

Pillar Inland, eff

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Boundary

Measure

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000 DO

By Order of the Board.

C. G. COPLEY,

HONG KONG ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, COMPANY,

- LIMITED.

NOTICE OF MEETING,

ing.

in court.

-

YEARLY MEETING of Sharehold, thinks of going to bed before 5 ers of the Hong Kong Engineering a.m. and deserts his wife in fa- & Construction Company, Limited, vour of fair ladies from Harbin. Wallace, K.C.): I can only say that will be held in the Offices of The truth is, of course, that. the if any of the witnesses suffer, the Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co., St. night life for Shanghai is just persons concerned will receive LAMMERT BROS. George's Building, Chater Road, that of any large, cosmopolitan sentences which they will not for

Hong Kong, on SATURDAY, the city, and the sensation-seeking get. 14th day of April, 1928, at 11.00 correspondents are as wide of the a.m. for the purpose of receiving mark as was the gentleman who the Report of the Board of Direc-described staid Singapore as a

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS

AND SURVEYORS.

men.

I

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The impression conveyed is that that some of the persona respon-the test was likely to prove even Industrial Commission on the in Not the HODINY BY the average Shanghai man never sible for the letters were present more valuable in the future. Even vestigation of trusts and indus- If a murderer or assailant refused trial combinations in America .The chairman (Sir Robert to submit to a blood test you could and Europe, and at the same time still compare the blood stains on he was consulting expert on the the clothing of the victim and on same subject of the department of labour. In 1901 he was ap- the clothing of the assailant.

pointed special commissioner by the war department to study the questions of currency, labour, in- ternal taxation and police in the Oriental, and two years later was in charge of currency reforms ir Mexico and China. From 1907 to 1910 he was member of the Unit- ed States Immigration Commls- sion, and in 1916 was one of the Manila, April 6.

two neutral arbitrators to settle The Associated Press yester- the dispute between the Switch- treatment of leprosy had, been and certain railway companies. day brought the news that a new men's Union of North America

Dynasty with automatic springs.Public Auctions-tors and a Statement of Accounts "cesspool of iniquity." Price $1,000.00. Apply Box No. 487, e/o "China Mail."

MISCELLANEOUS.

YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed.-"China Mail" Office, No., Ba. Wyndham St.. Telephone Central 22.

HOME TUITION,

7ESTOVER STEVENAGE.

Auction

THE undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public

ON THURSDAY, the 12th April, 1928, commencing at 11 a.m.

at Godowns Nos. 3 and 5, Holt's Wharf, Kowloon,

A Large Quantity of MISCELLANEOUS GOODS Comprising:-

Soap Powder, Oil, Acid, Lubricat-

WWithin an hour from London. insoll, uile, Steel Sheets, Round

In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL Bars, Angles, Flat Bars, Square for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House Bare, Wire, Packing Hoop, etc., etc. of the Principal.

Terms: Cash on Delivery, and attention.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers. apply to:

Hong Kong, April 11, 1928.

Individual care For Particulars

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- grams are lying at the office of the Great Northern Telegraph Com- pany (Limited) of Denmark:-

Fujlbun, from Osaka.

Pa,

Murray Wanduly, from Shanghai, Skaa Dollar, from Williams Port

2

E. V. JESSEN,

Superintendent, Hong Kong, 5th April, 1928.

THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.

THE Undersigned have received Tinstructions to sell by Public

Auction

ON

FRIDAY, the 13th April, 1928, commencing at 2.45 p.m., at No. 3, Kimberley Villas,

Kimberley Road, Kowloon, ́...

A Quantity of ́VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE. Comprising:

Chesterfield Teak Hatstand, Couch and Armchairs, Bookcases, Pictures, Ornaments, Curios, Very Fine Carpets and Carpet Runnera, Gramophone, Grand Father Clock, etc., etc...

alls, Ice Chest, etc.

Teak Bedsteads with Mattresses, Wardrobe with Mirror

Doors, The following Unclaimed Tele- Dressing Table, Marble Top Wash- grams are lying in the E. E. atand, Chest of Drawers, Tailet Telegraph Co. office, Hong Kong: Set, Chamber, Stand, etc., etc.,

Mrs. Turner, Hong Kong. &

Shanghai Bank, from Madras.

Mra. Christie, 26, Granville-rd.,

Kowloon, from "London.

Haruf, from Wien.

Kowloon

Din Mohammad, 80, Civil Corps, from Qadian.

Antonio Ossorio, "Empress of Asia," from Manila.

E. A. LEGGATT,

Superintendent. Hong Kong, 29th March, 1928.

and

A Quantity of Blackwood Furniture.

On view, from Thursday, the 12th April, 1928.

Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers.

Hong Kong, 6th April, 1928.

the year ended on the 81at December, 1927, and of electing

Directors and Auditors.

STANDARD TIME.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN HONG KONG.

Sunrise and Sunset in Hong Kong

LEPROSY CURE.

MANILA PHYSICIANS DOUBT NEW PLAN.

Business Depressed. Actually, the cabaret business of Shanghai is going through a Tho TRANSFER BOOKS of the period of considerable depression, Company will be CLOSED from the In most places there were many 8th to the 14th April, both days more professional dancing part during April, 1928, standard time

ners than visitors, and jazz bands for the 120th meridian, East of discovered in South Africa con- He held various offices in econo- inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

S. COURTNEY COOK,

Secretary.

blared their melodies to thinly-

peopled floors. Very different Greenwich, is as follows: was the scene of hotel ten dances

Hong Kong, 31st March, 1928. themselves in large numbers and where Shanghai residenta betake

MACAO RACES.

Seventh Extra Race Meeting. SUNDAY, 15th April,'1928.

FIRST RACE 1:30 p.m.

Public Enclosuro.. 40 cents. Members' Enclosure.... $1.00 RACE STEAMERS: Special reduced Saloon Fares $5.00 return.

From Hong Kong Wharf. S.S. "TAISHAN" 8.80 a.m. Returning from Macao at 5.30 p.m. From Win Lok St. Wharf. S.S. "SUI AN" 9.30 a.m. Returning from Macao at 3.30 p.m.

By Order,

LADIES!

WHY SHOULD YOU BE EMBARRASSED BY

Sunrise. Sunset.

11th

1.1. p.m. 6.07 6.42

get remarkably good value for money. In return for the admis- dollar-a sion charge of one cheaper dollar than the Singapore variety-they not only have the privilege of dancing on a magni- ficent floor to a first-rate band, but they are actually given a very substantial tea. It has been sald that the one beverage which is not consumed at a Singapore tea dance is that which gives its name to the function.

12th

6.06 6.42

19th

6.05. 6.48

14th

6.04

6.43

15th

6.03

6.48

16th

6.02

6.44

17th

8:02

6.44

18th

0.01

6,45

19th

6.00

6.45

20th

6.00

6.46

21st

5.59 6.46

22nd

5.58

6.46

23rd

6.57

6.47

}

:24th

5.57

6.47

25th

5.56

6.47

26th

5.55

6.48

27th

5.54

*6.48

28th

6.53

6.48

29th 20th

5.52

6.49

5.52 6.49

Very striking to the Singapore visitor is the fact that consider- ably more than half the patrons; of Shanghai hotel dances are Chinese. For that matter the same thing is true in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong, and the change from the customary scene in our local hotels ut once impresses

the

The Trade Position.

sisting of deliberately maintain mic societies in the United States ing a fever temperature in the and, was the founder of the Far patient for the purpose of "burn- Eastern Bureau.. ing up" the bacilli,

Professor Jenks is also an medical authorities, author of note, most of his works. when seen regarding the alleged dealing on economics and econo- new treatment yesterday, declar-mic problems.

Local

ed that while it might be worthy

of further experimentation, they:

believed that the treatment lack- ed great scientific value..

A prominent official of the Philippine health service when seen yesterday on this subject ex- pressed much doubt as to the efficacy of the alleged new treat- ment. He said that subjecting the patient to fever attacks may do more harm than good. The leprosy bacilli, according to him, live even in high temperature, and to exterminate them the temperature would have to be so high that even the patient him- self would have to succumb.

Dr. Eloy V. Pineda, formerly a physician at the Culion leper colony and now connected with the leprosy division of the San Lazaro Hospital, declared that the leprosy bacilli thrived in a temperature as high as 40 de-

Singaporean. must not go," say the people who S. W. CHENG,

Secretary. Chinese young men, very smart appreciate good music, but then in their double breasted coats quite a larger number of people and trousers of Oxford" roomi-are not musical.. ness, tread the latest measure with trim and dainty Chinese

As to trade, the impression grees. He added that in Culion young ladies, and very skilfully do they do it. Over a thousand conveyed is that things are much efforts were made to experiment people are wont to gather at the better, but there is a long way to with secondary infection to im- Sunday afternoon dances at the go before they become what they prove the treatment of leprosy

It remains a very but no positive results were ac Hotel Majestic, and tables are at once were.

hazardous business to send goods complished. "From data I have a premium.

inland, for the gentle art of ban- in hand, the effectiveness of the ditry and plunder as practised by new treatment, seems doubtful to Like A Garrison Town. Though the cables tell of troops various "war lords" is quite a me," Dr. Pineda said...

and that! being withdrawn, Shanghai has profitable industry,

Dr. Paz L. Teopaco, another

PIMPLES.

Pimples and ali skla diecases are easily cured by Poo On Chinese Herb treatment.

66, Queen's Road Central.

For Complete and authentic date concerning China's Finance

Consult

A Tientsin telegram to the Chinese papers says that a vessel

Teak Dining Table, Dining Chairs, Sideboard with Bevelled Mirror, Dinner Waggon, Dinner Service, Glass Ware, Kitchen Uten- POO ON CHINESE HERBS CO. still very much the appearance staple government for which Bri- member of the San Lazaro leprosy of a garrison town; British sol-tish politicians so constantly staff, declared that the alleged more than a new treatment will bring no re- diers and American Marines pray is, still no abound, and the people of Shang-pious hope. Whether there will sults more effective than are be- hai are very grateful for their ever again be any sort of a "unit-ing obtained with the use of presence. If the pseudo-politied china" is exceedingly doubtful. chaulmoogra oil because a high cians who, for their own ends, A separate North and South for temperature does not affect shout so loudly that it was un-all time appears to be much leprosy bacilli in advanced cases. necessary to despatch the De- more likely, and many people do fence Force had taken the trouble not hesitate to say that the Bri- to make a few inquiries on the tish Government' would have done spot, they would always suppos-well to have recognised the Na- ing that they are truthful have tionalists. bad a different story to tell But superficially at any rate belonging to Messrs. Butterfield.& "The Defence Force saved us," Shanghai is a very busy and pros- Swire, carrying 40,000 bags of say the people of Shanghai of all perous place. Huge blocks of flour, was sunk by a Japanese vessel classes, and it is easy to under-fata continue to spring up, and in the Halho a couple of days ago. stand how very real was the dan-'are fully occupied as soon as they ger of less than a year ago, when are ready. Property is at a pre- the Settlement and the French mium, every available inch of Concession might have been over- space is occupied, and the streets! run by hordes of undisciplined are thronged with traffic. Singa- Chinese troops.

pore's so-called traffic problem is Though conditions are better child's play compared with that and the danger from Communis- of Shanghai, with its narrow tic elements is not so evident as streets, and it is amazing how it was, the need for protection order is maintained in thorough- [still exists. There is always a fares where two trolley buses feeling of uneasiness, that sense abreast completely fill the road. of dwelling in the neighbourhood In comparison Singapore is a of a volcano which may erupt at town of huge open spaces and any moment. But it is realised broad boulevarde. And Singapore that Britain cannot maintain a is thrice blessed in-the" matter big force in Shanghai for all time, of its staple currency, which though troops will certainly be knows nothing of the mysteries

How delightful it is to sally there for the next two or three of "large" money and "small" years, and it is admitted that the, and an avalanche of copper coins forth feeling well groomed, well Settlement must see to its own as change out of a twenty-cent breakfasted and well pleased with protection to the utmost extent piece one's self and the whole world! possible.

Still Shanghai is a most in- Assuming that your tailor knows For this reason the Municipal teresting city to visit. Living his side of the business Pinkettes Council has embarked on a cam- would appear to be cheaper than will do the rest, for they keep the paign of rigorous economy, and in Singapore, though, as invari. liver good-tempered the digestive a searching eye, is being turned ably happens, the salary of the apparatus alart, the spirits cheery, on things which some people des man in the street is less than of the brain clear, Of chemists, Pin- cribe as luxuries. These include his Singapore confrere. A dollar kettes, the dainty little laxative the fine Symphony Orchestra is worth less than that of liver regulators, can also be had which the Council maintain and Malaya, but goes farther, and post free at 80 cents per vial, from which inevitably costs a very con- flats and lighting are reasonable the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., 60, siderable gum: The Orchestra as Eastern prices going Klangse Road, Shanghal

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