WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER
Phone C. 22
FOR
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
1928.
NOTICES.
MACAO CHARITY AND COMMERCIAL FAIR
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE cordially requests the pleasure of the presence of the general public at the Inaugural Ceremony of the Fair on SATURDAY, 3rd tions prepaid $1. Every addi-November, 1928, at 9 p.m. tional word four cents for three insertions.
Twenty-five Words three inser-
TO LET.
TO LET-Offices to be let in Queen's Road, Central Apply to E. D. SASSOON & Co., Ltd, French Bullding.
MISCELLANEOUS
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed.-"China
Mail" Office, No. Ja, Wyndham St, Telephone Central 22.
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.
COL. DUARTE VEIGA, Chairman. 24th October, 1928.
PUBLIC BAND CONCERT.
A Public Band Concert will be given in the
BOTANIC GARDENS
on FRIDAY, November 9th from 5 to 6 p.m.
By the Band of the KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS
(By kind permission of Lt. Col. L. J. Comyn, C.M.G., D.S.O. and Officers).
Admission to Gardens free; 50 cents to Enclosure.
THE CHINA MAIL,
KUOMINTANG SPLIT THE BLACK PIRATE”
Remember the "YELLOW BAND
"PERENNIAL TOPIC OF RIGHT TO CRITICISE
CENTRAL OFFICE v. DISTRICTS
when a
TAXI
you demand.
'Phone C. 6180. Day & Night Service.
· PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
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B.
FAMOUS 'ROMANCE OF THE SEA
COMING TO THE WORLD
Nanking, Yesterday.
Ranking as the greatest of the sea Following censure! by the Con-pictures yet offered by the screen tral Excutive Committee (of "The Black Pirate" comes to the the Nationalist Party) of the action World Theatre as the feature attrac- taken by the Nanking district tion from Thursday to Saturday, Kuomintang openly criticising according to a special advertisement the Government and Party, a con- in this issue. "The Black Pirate" troversy has arisen as to the ex- has been shown in Hong Kong be- tent to which district Party offices fore, but such is the glamour of the can go in criticising the central picture that It is certain to draw Party office
crowded houses during its present run, the last occasion local cinema- goers will have of seeing it screened in Hong Kopy. The picture, in short is one which can be seen a second or even a third time with undiminished enjoyment, while see- ing it for the first time is a treat indeed.
The censure has resulted in the Supervisory Committes of the dig trict Party office, resigning en bloc, simulataneously issuing an open letter defending their action and protesting against the censure, A Test Case 7
It is understood the controversy
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"DRUMS OF LOVE”.
ANOTHER GRIFFITH SCREEN
MASTERPIECE.
TO-DAY AT QUEEN'S
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS the Sale by Public Auction to be held on TUESDAY, the fa engaging the attention of the 13th day of November, 1928, at political and Party leaders, and 8 pm, at the Offices of the will be 'investigated by a commit- Public Works Department,
Adapted from the historical incl- by tee appointed by the central Party Order of His Excellency the Gov-office.
dent of Francesca da Rimini, D. W. Griffith's new independently pro- ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land The incident is regarded as an
duced spectacle, "Drums of Love," at Shamshuipo, In the Colony important test case, as the 'com-
term of mittee's decision will determine i
which of Hong Kong, for a
arrives at the Queen's 75 years, commencing from 1st how far the district offices can go Following on the negotiations Theatre to-day is heralded by com- July, 1898, with the option of in criticisng the central office, opened at Peking in 1921, Mr. potent critics as being his greatest renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed and whether the central office wil Chang Ching-klang, chairman of the achievement since "The Birth of a by the Surveyor of His Majesty the tolerate "aupervisory actions" of Reconstruction Committee; has Nation." In "Drums of Love" the to # King, for one further term of 24 district offices, which notoriously signed an agreement with the great director takes one
are frequently differing in politi-American Radio Corporation, the mythical kingdom: In which two THE Undersigned have received HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB. years less three days,"
instructions to sell by Public
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. cal policy from the central office parent concern of the Federal brothers hold complete away. Don!
and are now strongly opposing the Wireless Corporation, for the Cathos, the fighter, is action of the central office in construction of two 20-kilowatt of iron will, an ugly, misshapen naming half the delegates from short wave radio stations, one in Agure. Leonardo, the younger, is the districts for the third congress Shanghai and one in the interior, handsome and gentle, the object of of the Party-Reuter.
to be completed in 18 months at a all women's eyes. It is only when cost of G.$170,000. Mr. Chang Ching-klang deposited one third of the cost on the signing of the agree- ment.-Reuter.
-Public Auctions-
Auction
ON
,THURSDAY, 8th November, 1928,
commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Room,
Duddell Street. ·
A Large Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Comprising:-
Hatstand, Chesterfield Couch and Armchairs, Glass Cabinet, Desks,
THE
THE SEVENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (wED-
at Happy Valley! ther permitting)
on SATURDAY, 10th November,; 1928, commencing at 2 p.m.
The first ball will he rung, at 1.30;
p.m.
The charge for admission to the Public Enclosure will be $1 for all persons including Ladies.
Soldiers and Sallors in uniform half price.
Members are advised that they
Filing Cabinet, Sextant, Binger must show their Badges to obtain Sewing Machine, Looking Glasses, admission to the Members' Encio- Carpets, Rugs, Electric Table sure.
Lamps, Heaters, Victrolas, Oil Each member has the right to Paintings, Pictures, Overmantel Introduce
2 non-members to the with Bevelled Mirror, Gramo Members' Enclosure, tickets for
whom phones, etc., etc.
can be obtained from Teak Dining Tables, Dining Messrs. Linstead & Davis at $5|
New Kowloon and Beglitry No.
And Pei Ho Streck-
Cheong Sha Wan Boad
Locality.
Boundary
Mcaramente
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PUBLIC AUCTION. ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
Chaira, Sideboards, Dinner Wag- each, up to Friday, 9th November, PARTICULAR by Public Auction
gons, Ice Cheste, Glass Ware, Din-1928.
ner and Tea Crockery, Cutlery, The charge for admission for to be held on TUESDAY, the Kitchen Utensils, Stove, etc., etc. Ladies to the Members Enclosure 18th day of November, 1928, at
Teak and Iron Double and Single will be $2.
8. p.m., at the Offices of the Bedsteads with Mattresses, Ward- Each member can obtain, upon Public Works Department, by robes with and without Mirror, application to the Secretary, Order of His Excellency the Goy- Marble Top Washstands, Marble Badges for admission of 2 Ladies ernor, of one Lat of Crown Top Chamber Standa, Enamel free of charge.
Land at Kowloon, in the Colony
Bath, Chests of Drawers, Com-Bookmakers," Tic Tac Men of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 modes, Toilet Crockery, Mosquito etc., will not be permitted to years, with the option of renewal Nets, Blankets, Curtains, Linen and operate within the precincts of the at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Linen Cupboards, etc., etc., Hong Kong Jockey Club during Surveyor of His Majesty the King,
and
A Quantity of Fine Blackwood Furniture
Comprising:
Joss Tables, Desk, Couch, Tex Poya, Chairs, Marble Top Stools, Oblong Tables, Frames with Em- broidered Pictures, Curio Cabinets, Flower Stands, etc., etc.
Catalogues will be issued,
On View from Wednesday, the
7th November, 1928,
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.! Hong Kong, 6th Nov., 1928.
Undersigned have received
Tinstructions to sell by Public
Auction
ON
THURSDAY, 8th November, 1928, at 3 o'clock p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
One "Harley Davidson" Motor- Cycle with Side Car
(in good running order).
On View from Wednesday, the
7th November, 1928.
Terms: Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS,
Hong Kong, 6th Nov, 1928,
THE
the Race Meeting.
Hong Kong, 3rd Nov., 1928.
PHOTO - SUPPLIES
Kodaks and Cameraa.
Films, Plates and Papers, etc. Developing, Frinting and Enlarging. ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES Price Moderate.
A Trial Order is Solicited.
A. SEK & CO.
Tel No. C. 8459, 20A. Des Vœux Road C, Hong Kong.
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Auctioneers. If you want the latest, fullest and most re- liable information on
China
HE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
Auction
4
ON
TUESDAY, 13th November, 1928, commencing at 2.80 p.m.,
at their:Sales Room,
Daddell Street.
A VALUABLE COLLECTION' OF
Comprising:
CURIOS.
Chinese Hand Paintings, Force- lain Vases, Bowls, Plates, Jade,
Crystal, Agate, and Amber : Orna ments, Lacquer and Blackwood, Tables, Chairs, Cupboard, Curio Cabinets, Joss, Tables, etc., etc.
On View from Monday, the 12th November, 1928.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery
- LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 7th Nov., 1928.
THE
SHIMA
YEAR
Consult
THE CLIM
YEAR BOOK
1027-8.
Obtaleable at:
KELLY & WALSH, LTD., HONG KONG.
PRICE $15.00
for one further term of 75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Edward Bond
Locality.
aterloo Road.
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PUBLIC AUCTION. DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on TUESDAY, the 18th day of November, 1928, at 3 p.m., at the Omicas of the Publle Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov- ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land at Shamshulpo, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July,
1898, with the option of renewal
at a Crown Roxt to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of. 24 years leas three days
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Bogleter 1
Locality.
Boopiary
K
ft
SPORTING GUNS AND ACCESSORIES.
4,580
CHINESE SENT BACK
2
man
Cathos receives a beautiful girl for
a bride as a token of homage from The 840 railway carriages and
A neighbouring nobleman, and locomotives which Marshal, Chang
Leonardo falls in love with his | Hauch-liang has returned to their
brother's wife, that complications respective owners, according to the
enter Into the plot. Scene upon scene of dramatic Intensity builds Chinese "press, are badly damaged.
Shanghai, Yesterday. The engines are hardly workable,
The vernacular, papers state up a startling denouement which extremely thrilling the seating accommodation is next, that eight Chinese labourers from provides an to useless and the windows of the Shanghai were ordered to return climax. The huge cast, which in- carriages are all broken. It is eas- by the Japanese water police at cludes some 2,000 extras in big timated that. $500,000 will be re- Nagasaki, without landing, as they battle scenes, is headed by Mary quired for repair work, which will were unable to produce satisfac- Philbin, Lionel Barrymore, Don
Alvarado and Tully Marshall. tory shop guarantees.-Reuter. take at least two months.
complete
CURES COLDS BANISHES HEADACHES Prevents CHILLS
ANDA
INFLUENZA Price:
$1.00 Per Bottle.
To be obtained from all Drug Stores.
Taktą THA
Solo Apehto:
WAI ON TSEUNG, LTD. China Budding Tel, C.-8913
CLOSE-OUT
SALE
OUR complete stock of Silk and Silk Goods must be cleared regardless of cost, as we are closing down our establishment at an early date.
WONDERFUL BARGAINS
Remember the best will go first so call now
to avoid disappointment.
Here are a few of our
Crepe de Chine 40′′ Spotted Silk Printed Palace Crepe Brocade Satin
Plain Georgette Printed Georgette Brocade for Shoe 12" Phoenix Stockings Pagoda Holeproof Silk Socks Houri Conts Happy Coats
"CLOSE-OUT" PRICES
$2.20 $2.70 a yard. $1.55 per yard.
90 cents $1.50 per yard
$1.30 $1.90
$1.10 per yard.
$1.70 a yard. $1.00 $3.50.
95 cents per pair. 95 cents $1.30-
90 cents-«» $12.00 $18:00.7 $7.50 $10.50.
Shawls 54 x 54 Embroidery Kimonos Cotton Pyjamas Silk Pyjamas
Silk Shirts
Velvet Rugs
Silk Dress Lengths
Fuji Silk
Striped Fuji Silk
Striped Spun Crepe
9.50 $25.00. $8.15 $15.00.
1.55 per pair.
$ 4,90-$7.50.
$2.00-$4.50.
$ 7.50.
$ 2.10–$10.00, 60 cents per yard. 70 cents
$1.40
Plain Morocaine Crepe $1.70 Printed Morocaine Crene $1.15. Soft Satin 90 cents $1.50
CHELLARAM
ROYAL SILK
STORE
Opposite Queen's Theatre Queen's Road Central
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