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LOST.
SIO REWARD.
LOST on "Empress of Canada," April 18, Turquoise Brooch in form of a beo. Apply Scoull Kingsclere, Kowloon.
FOR SALE.
FINE PIANO FOR SALE.-(Mou- trie $600 Model) Splendid tone. Price $350. Phone Mrs. Harry Woods, C. 3128 for appointment to inspect
Owner : leaving Colony next month.
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FOR SALE-New
Orthophone Cabinet, excellent tone. 'Can play eight records at one wind- ing. Price only $150. Apply Box No. 541 c/u, "Chinn Mail."
TO LET.
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS
AND SURVEYORS,
-Public Auctions—.'
THE Undersigned have received
Auction
ON A
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street. A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF CURIOS. Comprising:- Porcelain Vases, Jars, Bowls and Plates of Ancient Dynasties, Old Bamboo Ware, Jade Articles, Ivory Figures, Crystal Lions. Amber Beads, Agate, Bronze, Lacquer and Soap Stone Ware, Mandarin Coats, Blackwood Tables, Chairs, and and Skirts, Old Embroideries, and Cabinets, etc., etc.
On View from Wednesday, the 25th April, 1928.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery... LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 21st April, 1928.
TO LET.FURNISHED ROOMS, Auction Bingle or double, with board. Modern sanitation. Apply No. 11, Chatham Road, Kowloon.
TUITION GIVEN.
Undersigned have received
ON FRIDAY, the 27th April, 1928, commencing at 2.45 p.m.,
at No. 42, Humphreys Buildings,
Kowloon.
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ernment, and if this is done we ma that we owe them
our Nevertheless there remain ob- shall no doubt receive a sympa-heartiest thanks for the work vious dangers against which we thetic hearing. Later on this which they have done. (Continued from Page 2)
(Ap-must be on our guard. Commun- afternoon the Committee will be plause).
Ism, with its ́ ́ denunciation of glad to hear any comments mem- I would also like to express our capitalism and of existing commer "Sunning" Piracy Commission, bers may wish to make on this appreciation of the efficient man-cial methods, is still a serious the Piracy Prevention Ordinance subject.
ner in which our secretary has menace. It could hardly fall to be PUBLIC AUCTION.
of 1914 has been repealed, anti- Owing to the fact that the successfully carried out this oner-so, while its open cult stratches piracy measures being left more "Daily Bulletin" has ceased ous task during the year under from the shores of the Pacific to DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS largely to the discretion of those publication several members have review, and to voice the hope that the frontiers of 'Russia in Europe, PAR
of the Sale by Public Auction to concerned with shipping. It is asked whether commercial tele- he will soon have the assistance and while it has numbers of secret Tinstructions to sell by Public be held on MONDAY, the 30th day gratifying to record that the good grams could not be obtained and which our Chairman has referred votaries in many countries and in
of April, 1928, at 8 pm, at the work of the Officers who recaptur- circulated by the Chamber. This to.
every continent. But in modern Offices of the Public Works Departed the "Sunning" has been fully matter is now being investigated We have listened with the civilised life capitalism and com- THURSDAY, the 28th April, 1928, ment, by Order of His Excellency recognised, and that they received and it is hoped to circularise all greatest interest to our
the Governor, of one Lot of Crown decorations with which they were members in a few days with a man's speech and I am sure all welfare as is labour. Labour or Chair-merce are as necessary to human. commencing at 2.30 p.m.
Land at Mong Kok in the Colony recently invested by Your Excel- definite proposition. The cost members will wish to associate industry is the making of things of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 lency. (Applause).
will not be great if adequate sup-themselves with the tribute which which men need. Commerce is the years with the option of renewal
Language School,
port is received.
he has paid to Mr. Bernard, whose distribution of the things when at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the The Chamber's Language The natural Harbour of Hong high integrity, public spirit and made to those who need them, Surveyor of His Majesty the King, School met with more success last Kong is our principal asset and cool common
Rense have been Finance or capitalism is the ma- for one further term of 75 years. year than in recent years and for treasured possession. On that ac- such an
asset to the Colony.chinery through which commerce almost the first time since its in-count we must see to it that (Applause).
works. ception covered expenses. The everything pertaining to the con-
Now all modern industry It is very satisfactory to note aims at increasing the produetiy- benefits of a knowledge. of the trol of the Harbour is managed that the Chamber's finances are ity of labour; and the greater the Chinese language have so frein keeping with modern require-in a very sound condition; so productivity of labour, the cheap- quently been stressed by my pre-ments and to the credit of Hong sound, in fact, that members will er become its products. But maas decessors that there can be no Kong. Your Committee therefore probably look forward to the production inevitably results in a need to enlarge thereon. Suffice welcomed a letter from the Colon-time in the not too far distant larger output in a given area than It to say that the modern ten- íal Secretary in September, 1927, future when the subscription may can be utilised within that area. dency of the Chinese merchant to advising that the Government be reduced. This is a point which Therefore, as
productivity speak English in no way lessens had under consideration a propo-I think deserves the attention of creases, the need for wider dis- the advantage of a knowledge of sal to establish a Harbour Board the incoming Committee, as a re-tribution also increases. In other the language of the country by for Hong Kong. The subject was duction would most likely be an words, the need for commerce con- foreign merchants. Even a super-subsequently discussed fully at a inducement to many firms who tinually grows; and the distribu- ficial acquaintance must assuredly conference in November which are not yet members to join the tion of the products of one coun- assist us to appreciate more fully the Harbour Master was author-Chamber.
try to a number of other countries the Chinese viewpoint, thus faci-ised to attend. It is undoubtedly
Governor's Interest. litating business, smoothing over desirable to effect closer co-opera-
makes necessary a continuous ad- dificulties, and leading to a more, tion not only between Government that the dinner given by the tokens used by various peoples, and I think you will agree with me justment in the value of money- sympathetic understanding. The and commercial interests, but also Chamber to Admiral Kato and so the business of foreign exchange possibility of transferring the between the numerous Govern- his officers was a great success, has become a fine art. Also ar- Tinstructions to all by Public DRAFT PROGRAMS for the Kong University was fully con the control and development of guests enjoyed it as much as the ongements must be made to tide and Chamber's School to the Hong ment departments connected with and I can only hope that our be made tide FOURTH EXTRA RACE MEET- sidered, but it was found impos-the port. The only doubt which hosts did. It is to be hoped that patch of goods and the receipt of ING to be held on SATURDAY, sible for the average business arose in the course of the Com- this exchange of courtesies will payment for them; and, when a 5th May, 1928 (weather permit man to attend classes at the mittee's discussions was whether strengthen the already strong big factory is built, the labour ting) may be obtained at the Race University during forenoon office a body with limited authority and bond of friendship which exists spent on it is not at once produc- Course, Hong Kong Club, and hours. It was therefore decided limited terms of reference would between the two senfaring island tive. So banks are needed to fin- Causeway Bay Stables.
that the Chamber should continue be found effective.
nations. (Applause).
ance commercial enterprise. Entries will CLOSE at 6 pm. to conduct the Chinese Language
Finances Sound.
Mr. Chairman, we highly appre- on FRIDAY, 27th April, 1928, School on the lines followed here-
Not Artificial. In consequence of a vacancy on ciate the presence here to-day of tofore.
But the whole The University have the Legislative Council caused by His Excellency and the interest Hong Kong, 21st April, 1928.
business kindly promised to assist us in the resignation of Mr. H. W. Bird, which he has consistently main-:
and commerce the matter of inspection and ex- Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, at that tained in the commercial affairs not
an. artificial creation. It amination.
the time the Chamber's representa of the Colony, and we look for- is
natural outcome With the growing needs of tive, was nominated to a seat by ward with the greatest interest to the endeavour to modern travel the growth and His Excellency. development of Kowloon and the meeting of members on May 10 make to us. It is interesting to thereby to raise the standard of
At a general the remarks which he is about to jaupply or goods men Aabley Road, Ground Floor, Kow- Wardrobes with Bevelled. Mirrors, { loon. (Back of Star Theatre).
New Territories, and the certain last the Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes recall that in the course of the human comfort. For, when things Bedstead with Simmons Mattresses. A Few Extra Copiesty of road development in China was elected to represent the address which His Excellency de- cannot be produced quickly and in in the not distant future, the Chamber of Commerce. In his livered to us at our last general commercial quantity, they cannot need for a vehicular Terry across hands our interests are safely meeting, after referring to the be sold cheaply; and, when every- THE EXCELSIOR CO., the Harbour is becoming increas-protected. (Applause).
boycott, miscalled "the economic thing is dear, all classes are com- ingly apparent, both for transport The income and expense ac- weapon," His Excellency said: paratively poor. Prosperity of cargo and of private motor count and balance sheet for the "But the true name of this wea measured by the ratio of wages to cara. The troubles in recent year ending December 31, 1927, pon is the Bolshevist Boomerang, the general level of prices; that is COMMERCIAL PRESS, years have acted as a stimulus to will be found on pages 18 to 21 of because it will most certainly re-te say; even if wages remain con-
cultivation of foodstuffs in the the report. 37, Queen's Road C.
From the balance coil back and deliver its shrewd stent, a fall in the level of prices New Territories, and while this sheet you will observe that a tem-est blow at those who endeavour means an increase of prosperity. tends to make Hong Kong less de-porary overdraft was raised in to wield it." During the last few For example, linen was so dear in $10.00. pendent upon the Canton Delta, order to avail of the opportunity months the truth of that remark the 14th century that none except the cost of transporting from the of investing in the Hong Kong has had a most dramatic and con- the clergy and nobility could afford New Territories to the Island of Government Six Per Cent. Public vincing confirmation. Following to wear it; and people of all classes Hong Kong is nearly if not quite Works' Loan. This overdraft has the Red devastation there is now were so afraid of wearing out their as high as from Weat River now been paid off from proceeds in Canton a regime that we hope linen that night clothes were never ports, while the delay and many of fixed deposits that have since and believe will carry out a sane, worn. But in proportion as by handlings are undesirable in re matured. There was during the peaceful and progressive policy. means of labour and time-saving spect of perishable goods. The years 1926 and 1927 some loss of (Applause),
inventions Hinen was more quickly importance to the port of keeping membership, but accessions dur- The Canton Government. and cheaply produced, its usa be- handling charges as low as possi-ing the past year have to some
We trust and believe that the came more general. So in the 20th ble in respect of cargo generally extent made good the wastage. present Canton Government will century the poor man is better off is self-evident.
Fortunately, the Chamber has work for the greatest good of the in this respect than was the rich Harbour Improvements. been able to accumulate a reserve greatest number of the people of man in the 14th century. Again During the past year improved fund, amounting at the present the provinces they control and in the 14th and 16th centuries even cross-harbour communication has time to $65,000, which will make that they will work for peace and the nobility could not afford to use been under consideration by the us independent of temporary set- security within their borders. In glass in their windows.
Indeed, Government, and while a vehicu-backs if such occur in the future. that event industry will reap its glass was so dear and scarce in lar ferry cannot be expected to be This reserve (which was increas own reward and our neighbours those days that in 1567, so the re- self-supporting at the outset, it led this year by $11,000) has been will, we trust, soon make good cords show, the panes in the win- is apparent that modern facilities built up by reason of the fact the appalling losses which they dows of Alnwick Castle were care- of transport are necessary if we that when the boycott developed, have suffered during the last few fully taken out and laid up in are to maintain our position aafa few months after the retire- years. (Hear, hear.)
safety whenever its master the gateway to South China.
If the Government of Canton away from home. Or consider the The tonnage of foreign-going Blair, the appointment of an as- can, as we sincerely hope, ensure statement of Harrison, the his- shipping using the port, which sistant secretary was postponed, peace and security within its own torian, that if a man could pur- dropped from 38,000,000 in 1924)I would recommend the incoming territories, we can confidently chase, a flock bed within seven to 28,000,000 in 1926, rose to Committee to take into considera- look forward to a period of steadi-years after marriage and a sack of nearly 37,000,000 in 1927, in-tion the desirability of proceedingly, increasing prosperity in the chaff to rest his head upon, he dicating a steady return of trade to this appointment in the near neighbouring provinces and in the thought himself as well lodged as to Hong Kong. The number of future. The Chamber could de- Colony of Hong Kong.
A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE. Comprising:--
MME. RARONELLI, ARTISTE,~~~~ School of dancing for children and adults in character, classical, ex- hibition, fox trot and Charleston.
Heavy Teak Chairs, Tables, Writ Special Attention to stout Ladies Ing Desk, Dining Tables, Sideboard who are destrous of regaining thoir with Bevelled Mirror (by Lane youthful figure. Address 31, Crawford, Ltd.), Dinner Waggon DIRECTORY OF CHINA
HOME TUITION.
TESTOVER
STEVENAGE.
Within an hour from Lon- don. In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal. In- dividual cure and attention.
Particulars apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY
Camb. Higher Local).
Dressing Tables, etc., etc.
(Furthier Particulars from
Catalogue).
On View on Day of Sale, from 10 n.m.
Terms-Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
THE COMACRIB
CAN BE HAD AT
16, D'Aguilar St. AND AT THE
For
Hong Kong, 21st April, 1928..
Price
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Camb. Teachers' Diploma).j
MISS GERTRUDE TURNER THE Undersigned have received
(National Frodel Higher
Certifiente).
MISCELLANEOUS
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed."China Mail" Office. No. 3a, Wyndham St., Telephone Central 22,
LADIES!
WHY SHOULD YOU BE EMBARRASSED BY
PIMPLES.
Pimples and all skin diseases
are easily cured by Poo On Chinese Herb treatment.
THE
instructions to sell by Public |
Auction
ON SATURDAY, the 28th April, 1928, commencing at 11 am.
at No. 1, Observatory Villas, Observatory Road, Kowloon, A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE. (Catalogues will be issued). On. View from Friday, the 27th April, 1928.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 23rd April, 1928.
POO ON CHINESE HERBS Co. Tndoned have received
66, Queen's Road Central.
STANDARD TIME.
SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN HONG KONG,
Sunrise and Sunset in Hong Kong
THE Undersigned
Auction
ON
MONDAY, the 30th April, 1928, commencing at 5.15 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street, A Valuable Collection of POSTAGE STAMPS.
including:-
British Colonials, Hong Kong,
during April, 1928, standard time Cape Trangular, Mauritius, Baha-
for the 120th 'meridian, East of Greenwich, is as follows:~~
Sunrise. Sunset.
a.m. pun.
25tb
$.56
6.47
26th
5.55
8.48
27th
5.64 6.48
28th.
5.50
6.48
29th
5.52
6.49
80th
5.52
G.49
mas, etc., etc.
Catalogues will be issued..
On View from Saturday, the 28th April, 1928,
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 23rd April, 1928.
A REAL BARGAIN.
THE OLD ORIGINAL
CHEFOO STAMPS
UNUSED GENUINE SPECIMENS
$2.00 per set of 6 stamps.
Cash must be sent with urder to Bos No. 8ip
c/o "China Mat”
ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER IN STOCK.
PHOTO-SUPPLIES
Kodaks and Cameras.
Films, Plates and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing and Enlarging. ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES
Price Moderate.
A Trial Order is Solicited.
A. SEK & CO.
Tel. No. C. 3459.
26A, Des Voeux Road C., Hong Kong.
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.
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ment of our late Secretary, Mr.
HIS EXCELLENCY.
A Sincere Plea For Co-operation.
finance
of
of Increase the need and
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Was
(Ap- the lord of the town, "who perad-
vessels showed a proportionate velop new fields of useful work on plause). increase. It is fitting to take this behalf of local commerce if opportunity of congratulating the our secretary's much-appreciated. Harbour Office on its promptness efforts were seconded by those of in issuing its annual report. Re-a competent assistant. ports from Government Depart- Except for certain confidential ment lose much of their value and matters, the annual report re- interest if they are not available flects fully the work of the His Excellency said:- until a considerable time after Chamber and should form a useful Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen, the period covered.
permanent record for all mem-Your annual meeting this year is Although in the dark days of bers and their business connect-held in happier circumstances than 1925-26, it was difficult to main- ions abroad. It entails a tremen-last year. The commercial outlook tain confidence in the future of dous amount of work and is some-lin South China is distinctly better.
Hong Kong, shipping statistics, what costly to produce. If mem- The artificial atmosphere of enmity
returns of Public Utility Com-bers will buy and distribute ex-between Canton and Hong Kong,
THE SECONDER.
Efficient Secretarial
Work.
Hong Kong Government. We had anticipated a deficit on the finan- |cial working of the year 1927; but Instead we realised a small surplus and we commenced the year now current with a balance of the $9,985,761 at credit of the Colony's; ac-Reserve Fund, of which sum op- proximately $2,025,000 are liquid,
panies, and the expanding Gov-tra copies they will help us to re- which had been created by Bolahe ernment revenues, all point to an duce the outlay and at the same vism and Communism, has vanish- Open and cordial friendship ern of renewed prosperity, and time be doing useful propaganda ed.
has been restored between this) we can look forward with hopeful-on behalf of Hong Kong. ness to the future. I cannot do I now beg to propose that the Colony and the Liang Kuang pro- better than recommend a careful report and accounts as presented vinces. Trade and confidence are study of the review given by His be adopted and shall be glad if reviving and this revival is reflect- Excellency in Council when intro-some one will second the motion. ed already in the finances of the ducing the Colonial Budget for 1928. This survey, covering thirty years helps one to take "the long view," for it shows that Hong Kong has more than once safely weathered a time of The following 'Unclaimed Tele-stress. The review has been re- Mr. D. J. Lewis seconded grams are lying in the E. E printed in full in the report as we adoption of the report and Telegraph Co. office, Hong Kong:-considered members would appre-counts. He said:
George Chen, Kremlin, from,ciate having this valuable docu- Your Excellency, Mr. Chair-During last year no reimbursement Macao.
[ment made readily accessible. man and Gentlemen,-1 do not was made to the Colony's revenue
Trade Statistics,
know how many members have from loan account. But a loan of The absence of Trade Statistics had, as yet, time and opportunity $3,000,000 was raised and from Danglade, Oare Dickson, Mer since September 1925 has been to read and digest the very this loan a sum of $1,948,621 will chant, from Alexandria.
felt by merchants and others to voluminous report that has been shortly be paid over to revenue aE Miss Yui, Box 373, from London. be a handicap and a retrograde placed before us. Although I reimbursement of expenditure al- Lobo, Hotel Savoy, from Macao. step in this, one of the world's cannot pretend to have digested ready incurred on the Shing Mun Francis Greene, from London. great ports. The decision to its contents, I have perused it to Waterworks Scheme. When this Rajawalikhan, Hayildar No. 25, close the department was made a sufficient extent to realise the has been done, the Colony's liquid Military Police, from Quetta, at a time when economies had to enormous amount of work and assets (apart from revenue) will
Rose Lau, from Saigon.
be effected even at a sacrifice.time which our Committee, in amount to $3,968,621. Moreover, Mrs. Lo Yuk-shan, 38, Cheong and the opinion was expressed spite of the exigencies of their the revenus for the first quarter On-str., Kowloon City, from Shang-that the cost of compiling theas, own affairs, have been able to de-of this year is well above the es- hai
statistics was excessive. During vote to the multifarious Intereststimate. These factae indicate that the coming year the new Com- of every section of the commercial the storm, which began in 1925,
Harloo, King Edward Hotel, from Shanghai.
E. A. LEGGATT,
venture lay seldom on a bed entire- ly of feathers." The fact is that, if we could go back to the so-call- ed "good old days" of the Middle
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