THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1928.
Phone C. 22
FOR
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
PUBLIC AUCTION."
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NOTICES.
FANLING HUNT.
UBSCRIBERS ARE NOTIFIED -that the ANNUAL MEETING will be held on TUESDAY, Octo-
Hong Kong, 10th October, 1928
THE CHINA MAIL
DRESS CLOTHES
WHY MEN PREFER THE BLACK
EVENING SUITES
ORIGINS OF FASHIONS
Many and various are the causes ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS ber 16th at 5.80 p.m. in the Board which have brought certain of the Sale by Public Auction Room, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson fashions into vogue. Battles, to be held on MONDAY, the & Co, Ltd. All those interested sieges, novels, and oven bets have 15th day of October, 1928, at in hunting, steeplechasing. or each contributed to bring about a 3 p.m., at the Offices of the point-to-points are invited to at-
e style of dress which flourished for Public Works Department, by tend.
a time, and the ceased to be... Strict adherence to a vow was Order of His Excellency the Gor- ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land
the cause of ecru colour in linen at Mong Kok Tsui, in the Colony.
and lace becoming fashionüble, and WANTED.-At St. John's Gathe of Hong Kong, for a term of 75
ginning of the seventeenth century,” dral, 8 combined Verger-Clerk. years, with the option-of renewal
when: the Spaniards were besleg- Must be Christian and speak Eng- at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the
ing Ostend, Isabella, the daughter- Hish and Chinese. Duties--Office Surveyor of His Majesty the King, work five mornings per week, with for one further term of 75 years.
Philip II. of Spain, made a vow attendance at daily
not to change herlinan -until Services; PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Ostend was captured. Unfortun-
WANTED
Verger's duty on Sundays. Appll- tation in writing, giving references, to The Dean, St. John's. Cathedral.
TO LET.
TO LET.Good. Corner Office, 2nd floor, Asiatic Bullding. Apply P.0. Box No. 22.
TO LET.-Offces to be let in Queen's Road, Central. Apply to E. D. SASSOON & Co., Ltd., French Bulldog.
HOME TUITION.
TESTOVER. STEVENAGE,
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don.
Me, of Kaka
Registry No.
put it soon a
Locality.
Baan Long Street
Boundary.
Measurements
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE HONG KONG & CANTON thereby hangs a tale. In the be
ICE MANUFACTURING .COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Nthat THE SEVENTH ORDIN ately, the siege, instead of lasting
ARY YEARLY MEETING of the three weeks or three months only, SHAREHOLDERS in the Company lasted three years, a prolongation will be held at the Offices of the which did not enter, the lady's head General Managers, 2, Lower Albert possibly when she made her vow. Road, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, Yet her reputation for voracity 12th October, 1928, at 11.80 a.m. stood so high that it was belloy. for the purpose of receiving & Re-ed she kept her vow, hence the a. port of the Directors together with ladies' adopted as the fashionable. Statement of Accounts, and re-elec- colour a yellowish, dingy shade ting. Directors and Auditors.
which
was named after the The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Princess, l'Isabeau. Company will be CLOSED from the 28th September to the 12th Octo- ber, 1928, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
M. MANUK,
Secretary Hong Kong, 14th Sept., 1928.
þARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
In healthy neighbourhood. Por the Sale by Public Auction BOYS. A few Boarders received to be held
SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL)
on MONDAY, the
in the House of the Principal. In-15th day of October, 1928, at dividual care and attention.
Particulare apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb, Higher Local).
For
Cravats and Spencers Even a battle has been the cause of setting a fashion. At the battla. of. Steinkirk, fought on the morn- Ing of: August 3, 1692, the, French their nobles were surprised In sleep, and, hastily rushing out of their tents, they arranged their cravats in a very careless manner. The French were victorious, and to commemorate their victory it afterwards bacame the fashion to wear the neckcloth in a negligee manner. Hence the origin of the as it was nam-
3 p.m., at the Offices of the HONG KONG REALTY & TRUST Public Works
COMPANY, LIMITED. Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov- ernor, of one, Lot of Crown INTERIM DIVIDEND of Steinkirk cravat, Land' at Kowloon, in the Colony A Thirty Gents per Share, in ed.
(Camb. Teachers' Diploma). Hong Kong, for MISS GERTRUDE TURNER (National Frodel Higher
Certificate).
MISCELLANEOUS
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and
promptly printed. - "China Mail" Office, No. Sa, Wyndham St., Telephone Central 22.
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS, -Public Auctions→→
THE
HE Undersigned have received Instructions to Bell by Public
Auction
ON
FRIDAY, the 12th October, 1928,
Seara,
a term of respect, of the year 1928, will be
Few articles of dress were, more
16 years with the option of payable on MONDAY, the 29th popular at one time than the short renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed OCTOBER, 1928, on which date cost known as the spencer, the ori by the Surveyor of His Majesty the Dividend Warrants may be obtain-gin of which is extremely curious. King, for one further term of 75 led on application at the Company's During the reign of George III, Offce, Exchange Building... Earl Spencer, who was rather pár- PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the ticular how he dressed, once re- Company will be CLOSED from marked in a company that no Bo ridiculous but TUESDAY, the 23rd OCTOBER, fashion was 1928 to SATURDAY, the 27th OC- would be adopted If worn by a TOBER, 1928 (Both daya inclu-person of sufficient importance. aive) during which period no This was objected to, whereupon transfer of shares can be register-the Earl offered to bet that if he led.
Registry No.
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and Waterloo i
Locality.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
commencing at. 5 o'clock p.m. Por the Sale by Public Auction
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
A Valuable Collection of
POSTAGE STAMPS
to be held on MONDAY, the 16th day of October, 1928, at 9 p.m., at the Offices of the Pubile Works Department, by Order of His Excellency-the Gov- Rare and Old China, French jernor, of one Lot of Crown Land Colonica in China, Old Shanghai, jat Mong Kok Taul, in the Colony Hong Kong, Borneo, etc.
including:
of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 On View from Wednesday, the years, with the option of renewal 10th October, 1928.
Catalogues will be issued,
Terms-Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong. 5th October, 1928.
Tinstructions to sell by Public
HE Undersigned have received;
Auction
ON
TUESDAY, the 16th October, 1928, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF
Comprising:-
CURIOS.
Procelain and Bronze Ware, Jade, Agate, Amber and Crystal Ornaments, Embroideries, Hand Paintings, Lacquer and Blackwood Furniture, etc., etc.
Catalogues will be lasued.. On View from Monday, the 15th October, 1928.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 11th Oct., 1928.
HONG KONG HOTEL VISITORS.
October 9, 1928.
Messrs. C. A. "Calkins, R-T Gallen, R. T. Crowe, Mrs. H Coleman..
Mesars 0. Durong,
Dougherty..
Mesure: Stuart J. Fuller, Arthur Folger, P. B. Field, Jr
Mr. J. S. Gubbay
Messrs. A. E Henry, HB Hammond, G. R. Horridge, H«W; Hoaking
Mr. an Mr and
H&H Prisat
at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years.]
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Bala.
Registry No |
Locality.
'Boundary KARAOKETE.
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SPORTING. GUNS AND
mie plan.
ACCESSORIES,
Contest Se
Square foot,
about
5,975
GUNB Greener, Webley & Scotts, * B.8.A, J. W. Needham '&- Ralck Frores - Air ‘Rifes -- Revolvers, S. & W-Bifle Accessories Aper ture Sights Sporting" requisites | Cartridges to suit all bores,
THE HONG KONG SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION STORE 5-6, Beaconsfield Arcade.
PHOTO SUPPLIES
:: Rodaks and Cameras,
Films, Plates and Paperi
Developing Printing, and Enlarging ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES.
Price Moderate.
A Trial Order H:Solicited
A. SEK & CO.
Upast Price.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
C. F. V; RIBEIRO,
Acting Secretary.} Hong Kong, 10th Oct., 1928.
MACAO
RACES.
TENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING SUNDAY, 14th October, 1928,
(weather permitting) First Race at 1:15 p.m. Admission to Public. Enclosure,
40 cts. Admission to Members' Enclo
sure, $2.00.
Special Race Steamers with
cut off the skirts of his coat, and walked out with merely the body and sleeves, someone would follow suit. The bet was taken, the coat prepared, and worn by the Earl in London. Beforona wack was over a well-known tailor, who was a ways on the lookout for something new, copied it, and so the spencer came into being....
Dress Coats
THE CLYNO
TAXI
"YELLOW BANDED"
will get you home wherever stranded. 'Phone C. 6180.
Day & Night Service.
CURES COLDS BANISHES HEADACHES Prevents CHILLS
AND INFLUENZA Price:
$1.00 Per Bottle. To be obtained from all Drug Stores.
Sale Agents:
WAI ON TSEUNG, LTD. China Building.
Tel. C. 5915.
A LONG WAIT
FRANCO-PRUSSIAN VETERAN: GETS HIS MEDAL
After 58 years M. Arthur Franck A 78-years old veteran of the Franco- Prussian War, now living at Aybrook-street, Marylebone, W., has received the diploma entitling him to wear the medal awarded to Frenchmen who served in that cam paign.
He told a reporter how it came about. He said: lea
I mentioned to a friend that I was in the Franco-Prussian War, and he would not believe me. If my word had not been doubted I should never. "have claimed the medal; I served during the Franco-Prussian War with the 11th Chasseura à Cheval, and I came out without a scratch. I left France 10 or 12 years after the war and went to Swit zerland. I then came to England and settled-down at my trade of tailoring, brand 4*
The present style of men's even- ng dress came into fashion just a century ago, through the medium of a novel. In the summer, of 1828 Bulwer Lytton published "Pelham" seller." In it the mother of the which immediately became a "best hero says to him: I did not like that blue coat you wore when last I saw you. You look best in black, which is a great compliment, for people must be very distinguished menting on this in his unfinished in appearance to do so." Com
blography of his father the novel. let's son writes: "Lord Oxford tells me that the adoption, of the now buy the medal. That was the usuni way in which the award of service Invariable black for evening wear decorations was made. dates from the publication of "Pelham" in 1828. Till then even- Fifteen thousand pigeons were Ing dress coata were of different released simultaneously at Bourne- ASGER, DENTAL SUB-colours-brown, green, or blue, ac mouth in one of the biggest rase5
Special Fares.
SUI AN" leaves on Sunday 6.00 am. returns 4.00 p.m.. TAISHAN" leaves on Sunday 9.00
a.m, returns 6,30 p.m.
NOTICE.
DGRO, moved his office cording to the fancy of the wear
KAYAMALLY BUILDING, er
120/22, Queen's Road Central.. Hong Kong, 1st Sept., 1928.-
“CHINA” LADIES' HAIR DRESSING
SALOON.:-
Head Office-25, Des Voeux Road Central Tel C. 6234.
First Branch:
No. 5, D'Agullar Street, (For Ladies only)Th (Telephone No. C. 6234)
Becond Branch
No. 22. Queen's Road. Central. For Ladies & Gents.) Hear Ground floor of Kayamally Building). Your. Visit is cordially welcomed when you will see that our Trained Female Hair Dressers. give you every antisfaction. Business Hour
9 am to 7 pm. on works days. |: 12 noon to 6 pm, on: Sundays.
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NOTICE
«TO SHIPOWNERS; MASTERS & AGENTS.
The alteration of 8,000 moters in London taxicabs, following the re duction in the scale of charges, hes been completed.
For the first time in 12 years there were no cases at Barnstaple Putty Sessions recently.
The French Embassy confirmed added that with it in his possession the awarding of the diploma and
M. Franck could go into a shop and
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DEALERS IN DRUGS. Surgical Instruments, Optical, Toilet Articles, Blankets, Umbrellas, Hoslery and Sundry Soft Goods. Manufacturer of
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Factory Telephone No. 787.
Cable Address (Baldilly),
THE
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TEA DANCES:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5 to 7 pm. DINNER DANCES :
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SANATOGEN
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