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FRIDAY, DECEMBER. 14, 1928.

Phone C. 22

FOR

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Twenty five Words three inser- tlons prepaid $1. Every addi- tional word four cents for three insertions.

TO LET.

TO LET.-Offices to be let in Queen's Road, Central. Apply to E. D. SASSOON & Co., Ltd., French Building.

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. Studebaker

Cer. Five-Seater. In excellent running

́order. Apply to Box 673, care of

China Mail."

LAMMERT

BROS.

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS

AND SURVEYORS,

-Public Auctions- THE Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public

ON.

Auction

SATURDAY, 15th December, 1928, commencing at 11 am. at No. BA, Armand Building, Kimberley Rand, Kowloon. A Quantity of

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE

(some by Wm. Powell, Ltd.). Catalogues will be issued..

On View from Friday, the 14th December, 1928.

T

NOTICES.

CHINESE CUSTOMS

NOTIFICATION.

HE OFFICES and STATIONS of the CHINESE MARITIME

CUSTOMS for Kowloon and Dis-

THE CHINA MAIL,

THE VOLUNTEERS

CORPS ORDERS ISSUED FOR THIS WEEK

BATTERY IN CAMP

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This week's orders for the Hong

TO-DAY'S RÁDIO

BROADCAST BY G.O.W.

ON 300 METRES

The following programme will trict will bet CLOSED to Public Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, is-be broadcast to-day from the Gov Business on the 22nd, 25th and sued to-day by Lt. Col. L. G. Bird, ernment radio station on the Peak, read as the wave-length being 300 metres. 26th December, 1928, and 1st and D.S.O., Commandant,

The call sign of the station is GO.W

2nd January, 1920.

C. F. JOHNSTON,

Commissioner of Chinese Customs,

,

follow:-

..

Camp Pay All units will parade under Com- 11.30 am to 12.30 p.m.-British pany arrangements to draw camp Ofeial Wireless Press. Demonstra- pay at Corps Headquarters on tion Programme. Records. Chinese Hong Kong, 13th December, 1928. Thursday, Dec. 20 and Friday, Dec. and European Music.

Kowloon,& District.

York Building.

REPULSE BAY HOTEL

New Year's Eve Carnival.

THE MANAGEMENT beg's to

Tnotify that no further reserva- tions can be made for the above function.

Available Accommodation being fully reserved.

HONG KONG &. SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.

Hong Kong, 14th Doc., 1928.

PUBLIC BAND CONCERT,

A Public Band Concert will be given in the

BOTANIC GARDENS

on SUNDAY, December 16th, from 4 to 6.30 p.m.

By the Band of the KING'S OWN SCOTTISII 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. Special Chairs, 50 Cents extra.

EXHIBITION.

EXHIBITION OF PEARLS: Mr.

21, 1928.

Parades

No parades will be held at Corps Headquarters from Monday, Dec 24, 1928 to Thursday, Jan. 3, 1929, inclusive.

1.48. p.m.-Weather Report. 5.30p.m. to 6.30 p.m.-Demon- stration Programme.

7.48-pim.Evening Weather Re-

port.

re-

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8 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.-Evening Boxing Committee Meeting Programme (Victor and H. M. V. A meeting of the Boxing Com- Records). mittee will be held at Corps Head "Oh Luciady," "Ol' Man River"

The Revellers. quarters at 5 p.m. on Monday.

"After I've Called You Sweet- Dec. 17, 1928.

hbart," "Just a Memory."

Jesse Crawford. The Delaware's Farewell," "Lør-

raine, Lorraine, Lorroe."

Peter Dawson, "My Angel," "Out of the Dawn."

Jesse Crawford. "Serenade," "Prison Song."

Amelita Galli-Curèl. Fugue in D Major." Organ solo

by W. G. Alcock, M.V.O. Captain Stratton's Fancy," "Two

Boxing Tournament • Intending competitors are minded that entries close at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, 1928. Entries, stating weights, should be sent to Sergt. W. H. Owen e/o P.W.D.

Musketry

The Scottish Company will fire Part I. Table "T" at Stonecutters" Range on Sunday, Dec. 16, 1928.

Range. Oncer: Lieut. A. Mackenzie. Launch will leave Queen's Pier at 9 a.m. and call at. Kowloon Pier at 9.10 a.m.

Dress: Musketry order, ie, rifle, belt, bayonet, braces and pouches. Uniform or mufti optional.

Arms will be, drawn from Corps Headquarters on Friday, Dec. 14, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, or 2 and 4 p.m., or 5 and 6 p.m. and on Saturday. Dec. 15, between 9" a.m; and 1 p.m.

Corps Band

The next Band Practles will be" Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1920.

The Band will parade to draw Camp Pay at 5.30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17 at Corps Headquarters.

The Battery Annual Camp. The Battery will All lots must be cleared from the Kodaka arrives on the 14th to open proceed to Tai Lam Camp from his exhibition of pearls at Messrs. Friday evening, Dec. 14, to Sunday Komor & Komor. See advertise- evening, Dec. 16, 1928.

house on the day of snie.

Terms:

Cash on Delivery

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 8th Dec., 1928.

H

Tinstructions to sell by Public Undersigned have received

Auction

ON

SATURDAY, 15th December, 1923,

at 12 o'clock Noon,

at the godown of

The Standard Of Co.,

Lai Chi Kok.

94 Cases Tinplates "Çoke". each case contains 124 Sheets, 18% 14% (more or less damaged by water).

Terms: Cash on Delivery,

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers.

Hong Kong, 18th Dec., 1928.

THE

HE' Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public

Auction

ON

MONDAY, 17th December, 1928,

. commencing at 10.30 a.m.,

at No. 36A, Queen's Road, Central (opposite Queen's Theatre).

A Fine Assortment of SILK GOODS

Comprising:-

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Printed Silk, Stripe Fuji Silk,| Pongee Silk, Flower Silk, Mandarin Coats and Skirts, Embroidered Shawls, Printed Shawlą and Scarves, Lady's Pyjamas, Gentle- men's Gowns. Cotton Pyjamas Suit. Silk Socks and Stockings, Sundry Fancy Goods, etc., etc.,..

, also

on the same day, at 3.00 p.m. SHOP FURNITURE.

Comprising:-

•Glass Show Casen, Glass Count ers, Mirrors, Shop Fittings, etc., etc..

**¥

On View from Saturday, the 15th:

December, 1928.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 3th Dec., 1928.

ment on the 15th.

THEATRE

ROYAL

Transport to camp will be pro- vided as follows: Friday, Dec. 14, by Bus leaving Kowloon Ferry at 5.30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec., 15, by Bus leaving Kowloon Ferry at 2

p.m.

Any members who cannot parade at Kowloon Ferry at 6 pm, on' December 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th,Friday, but can reach camp before

21st and 22nd at 9 p.m.

the 8 a.m. parade on Saturday morning must do so,

MATINEE-Wednesday, Dec. 19th Dress: As for the first camp.

at 4.30 p.m.

THE HONG KONG PHILHARMONIC

SOCIETY

Presents

TOM JONES

(By.permission of Chappell & Co.) BOOK NOW AT ANDERSONS

| "CHINA" LADIES' HAIR DRESSING SALOON.

"

Bend Oco:-25, Des Voeur Road Central, Tel. C. 6234.

Firat Branch:

No. 5, D'Aguiler Street. (For Ladies only) (Telephone No. C. 6234)

Second Branch

No. 22, Queen's Road Central. For Ladles & Gents.) (Rear Ground floor of Kayamally Building).

Your Visit is cordially welcomed when you will see that our Trained Female Hair Dressers give you

every satisfaction.. Business Hours:

a.m. to 7p.m. on weeks days. 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.

THE

EASTERN EXTENSION

AUSTRALASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH CO. LTD.

The following unclaimed tele- aro lying in the E.E

THE Undersigned have received graras

instructions to sell by Public Telegraph Co. office, Hong Kong Auction A

Guglielmi, Poste Restante, from Manila.

ON:

TUESDAY, 18th December, 1928,

commencing at 2.30 p.m.,.

at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.

A Large Assortment of

TOYS.

. Latruongvinh, Hollandaise Ban- que, from Saigon,

Lydon, Kram Office, from South- bend, Ind.

Coronel Joaquim Santos, Savoy

Aluminium Tea Sets, Dressed Hotel, from Macao.

Dolls, Sico Dells, Furniture Sets, Jangi, from Ludhiana,

Willmond Coy, 5, Topkhana

Stockings, Rubber Balls, Cricket

Wristful, from Welhalwel.

Balls, Games, Mechanical Toys, Xmas Tree Decorations, Crackers, Paper Flags, etc., etc.;

also

A Quantity of

British Confectionery (Suitable for Presents).

On View from Monday, the 17th || December, 1928.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

E. A. LEGGATT,

Superintendent. Hong Kong, 18th Dec,,, 1928.

MISCELLANEOUS.

YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed, “China

* Auctioneera. Mall" Ofice, No. 8a, Wyndham Sty

Telephone Central 22,

•Hong Kong, 14th Dec., 1928.

Engineer Co.

The Company will parade at Belther's Fort on Tuesday,. 'Dec.) 18 at 6 p.m. for Night Run,

Dress: Uniform, Caps (if issu- ed), Tunics, slacks; Belts without

aldearms! Haversacks,

It will be necessary to bring rations, as the run will not ter minate till 10.30 p.m.

4

Old Tramps." Peter Dawson. "Shepherd's Hey," "Molly on the Shere." Royal Opera Orch. Covent Garden.

** Midnight; Bells." De Groot and Picendil-} ly Orch. Hiawatha," "Liberty Bell." Band of H.M. Coldstream Guards. The Beggar Student.," Selections" Marek Weber and his Orches- * tra.

"One Way Street,"

So this is "Love," "Will-O-The-

Whispers" Now Mayfair Or chestra.

10 p.m-British Official Wireless Press. "Southern Melodies Waltz." Walter

Kolomoku's Honoluluans. Martha Overture." Victor Sym-

phony Orchestra. "Songs of Ireland,"

Scotland." Chorus.

"Songs's of Mixed

Vietor

Mississippi Suite." (A Tone Journey). Paul Whiteman. Gypsy Baron" Kauffman's Or

chestra., "Boheme-Mi Chiamone Mimi."

Lucrezia Bori. Madame Butterfly-Un Bel Di

Vedremo." Luerezia. Bori. "Ave Maria,"/"Elogie."\/\

Rosa Ponselle. 10.30 p.m.---Close Down.

Machine Gun Co. There will be no further parades until Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1929.

Company Dance at the City Hall.) Members are reminded that the} Corpė Signals

Company Dance will take place at Parade at Corps Headquarters 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14 in the on Monday, Dec. 17 and Thursday, St. George's Room of the City

Hall, Dec. 20 at 6.50 p.m. for, Signal In- It is hoped that everyone will

atruction. Dress: Mufti,

Mounted Infantry Co. Thuraday, Dec. 20. Parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m.

Machine for

Gun

Instruction. Dress: Overalls.

Armoured Car Co. Car Section. Parade at Corps Headquarters on Monday, Dec. 17

·

be present to ensure a successful and enjoyable evening,

·Scottish Co.

Platoonis Thursday, Dec. 20, will parade, at 5.30 p.m. for Machine Gun Instruction. Dress: Mufti, as follows:

Nos, 6 and 7 Platoons at Corps:

at 5.30 p.m. for Machine Gun In-Headquarters. struction. Dress: Mufti.

(Continued on Next Column.)

PHOTO-SUPPLIES

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Hodaks 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.

r

Tel No. C. 3459.

20A Di Vui" Road On 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 fines. We guarantee satis faction.

Please phone or call:--- K661-No. 2, Saigon

Street, Yaumati or

. C.2560—No. 36, Tast Man Street.

No. 6 Platoon at Kowloon Dock, Musketry. The attention of all] ranks is drawn to this Corps Order para. 5, regarding Part-II to be fired by the Company at Stonecutters on Sunday, Dec. 16, 1928.

This is the last day allotted to: Scottish. Company. Range Officer:) Lieut. A. Mackenzie.

Portuguese Co.

Parades. The next parade for the Company after Dec. 14' will bo' Friday, Jan. 11, 1929, when every- one will be expected to be present.

The Company will parade to draw camp pay at Corps' Headquar ters at 6.30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, 1928.

Reserve, Co. Wednesday, Dec. 19. Parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.15 p. and

to Kennedy-road proceed Range by Ford Truck for Machine Dress: Gün Firing practice: Mufti

Transfer

No. 1058 Pta. J. Durran Is trans- ferred from Mounted Infantry. Company to the Medical Section, ás from Dec. 10, 1928.

Leave

D. E.

No. 1162 Sergt. T. Pendered, A.S.C. Cadre, from Dec. 8, 1929 to June 30, 1929:

No. 991 Pte. J. R. L. Stanton, Car Section, from Dec. 4, 1928 to Dec. 18, 1928...

No. 082 Sigm. E. de. Silva, Signals, sick leave from Dec."7, 1928 to Jan. 7, 1929.AU

No. 1405 Pte. M. P. Oleson, M.C. Section from Nov, 20, 1923 to Des. 13, 1928.

Struck of the Strength Having left the Colony, as from Dec. 1, 1028.

No. 997 Piper G. S. Brown, Scot tish Company,

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