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MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1929.

Phone C. 22

FOR

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

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All replies under this heading must be called for:

WANTED

WANTED.-English couple require small furnished house or flat, Hong Kong central or Kowloon near Star Ferry. Apply Box No. 592, c/o "China Mail"

WANTED. English Woman wecka daily employment. Capable child's Nurse Apply to Box 580, e/o "China Mail."

WANTED-For Young English Girl passage or part passage to England in return for services. Reply: Mrs. J. McCormack, The Bungalow, Quarry Bay.

LOST.

LOST. In Kowloon, small rough hair Terrier, white with black marking Finder please return to 9, Chatham Rond. Reword.

TO LET OR FOR SALE.

| LAMMERT BROS.

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYÓNS.

-Public Auctions-

HE Undersigned have received

Auction

ON

TUESDAY, the 9th April, 1929, ȧt 11 a.m.,

at the Godown of Messra, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., East Point. 20 Drums Lamp Oil (Mineral).

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 6th April, 1929.

TH

THE Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public

ON

Auction

TUESDAY, April 9, 1929, al 2.30 p..,

at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.

One 1928 Sports Model Monot & Gaynet, -5 H.P., Speedometer Elec- trically Fitted, Practically New

NOTICES.

HONG KONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY

A

(Founded 1889.)

CONCERT of Light Music will be held in the Hall of the Helena May Institute at 6.30 p.m. on TUESDAY, April 18, 1929.

Tickets, $2 each, may be obtain ed from Members of Committee, at the Anderson Music Co., Ice House Street, and at the Helena May Institute.

FANLING HUNT

DENTRY

THE

CHINA MAIL,

LUGARD HALL

UNIQUE DECORATIVE

SCHEME

ANNUAL DANCE

The Warden and residents of

TO-DAY'S RADIO

BROADCAST BY

Z. B. W.

ON 350 METRES

Lugard Hall of the Hong Kong be broadcast to-day from the Gay- The following programme will University held their annual social ernment in the hall of the hostel on Saturday Z.B.W. on 350 metres.

Broadcasting Station evening. This took the form of a 6.80-6.30 p.m.-Programme very enjoyable dance to excellent Chinese Music. (Records supplied music supplied by a fire dance or through chestra, the "Titania Melodiana" Sincere Co., Ltd.)

the courtesy of Mesara.

of

Over 150 couples attended the 7.48 p.m. Evening Weather 'social, in the organisation of which Report.

special efforts were made this year 8. p.m. Evening Programme.

to surpass all previous gatherings of, (HM.V. & Victor Records supplied this fiature held by the "Lugard through the courtesy of Messrs. S. ians." They had good reason for Moutrie & Co.) RAFT PROGRAMMES and this on account of the hostel's suc "Trial By Jury" (Sullivan),

FORMS for the ceas at the University's sports "The Sorcerer" (Sullivan), Selec- Spring Meeting, to be held

tion, on meeting held last month when they SUNDAY, 21st APRIL, 1929, may won the Inter-Hostel Championship

The Band of H. M. Cold- be obtained from Messrs, Cup-a very .coveted "Varsity

stream Guards. THOMSON & CO., York Building. trophy.

The Arrow And The Song" Entries close at 12 o'clock zoon

"Flower of The Desert," Baritone,

on WEDNESDAY, 10th April, 1929.

Hong Kong, April 4, 1929.

CLOSING SALE

at

Harley David FOOK WENG & CO.

One 1924 Twin son, Engine Recently Overhauled, New Tyres and Inner Tubes. On View on Day of Sale. Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

• Auctioneers,

Hong Kong, April 6, 1929.

HE Undersigned have received

China Building, Hong Kong for

Canton Shawl, Swatow Linen, Shanghai Silk, and all sorts of ORIENTAL ART OBJECTS,

JUST RECEIVED

A new shipment of

TOILET ARTICLES AND

SOFT GOODS

at reasonable prices.

THE BAKILLY CO., LTD.

153-155, Des Voeur Road Central

Percy Heming. RAILWAY DISASTER

A Little Bit of Samoa! This year's decoration of the hall was very happily conceived and "Our Avenue,” effectively carried out. Those who "Under The Moon," Comedienne, attended ware agreeably surprised

Gracie Fields.

when, on being ushered into the hall, "Because" (D'Hardelot), they found themselves in "a little "Evensong" (Martin), Organ Solo, bit of Samoa."

Terence Casey.

!

Outside the hostel all the verandah "La Garde Republicaine, arches were flanked with long palm "Wipers" (Darewak), March, leaves crossed at the top, whilst the

The Band of H.M. Cold- entrance to the hall was closed in

stream Guarde.

was

I instructions to sell by Public "CHINA" LADIES' HAIR DRESSING realism about this laherman's hut

TO LET or FOR. SALE. Nos, 1, 3 & 5, Kennedy Road. Complete with Flush system. Apply Box No. 693, Auction

c/o "China Mail"

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-1930 Opel Cars, 9/16 H.P. Four Passengers Touring and 30/60 H.P. Seven Passengers Pailman Limousine de Luxe. Apply Lyen Bros., China Bldgs. 'Phone C. 3813.

ON

TUESDAY, April 9, 1929, commencing at 230 p.m. at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.

A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE

Comprising:

Teak Hatstand, Desks, Book- eases, Glass Cabinet, Chesterfield Armchairs, Gramo- And

FOR SALE. "Barkers." Sai Wan A fine 4-Rocmed Bungalow with large Couch

For full particulars apply phones Garden. Box No. 595, c/o "China Mail."

Printing

FOR SALE-Wharfedale Press, in excellent, condition. take Sheet Double Demy. Useful for Small Printing Shop. Apply Rox No. 504, c/o "China Mail."

and Records, Carpets, Rugs Tricycles, Perambulators, Oil Paintings, Pictures. Electric Fans, Standard and Table Lamps, Porcelain, and Brass Ware, etc.

Teak Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Sideboards with Bevelled Mirrors, Dinner Waggon, Dinner FOR SALE. Large Rickshaw. in per- Crockery, Glass Ware, White Frost fect condition: pneumatic tyres: r-Refrigerators, Filters, Aluminium cently overhauled. Can be seen any time. Y.M.C.A., Kowloon,

Cooking Utensils. Teak Ice Chests,

TO LET.

TO LET GODOWN, 150, Praya East. —Apply: GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.

TO LET

One Front and One Back Rooma. Can be let together or separ ately; use of kitchen and bathroom, Apply to Mrs. Chan, Orient Build- ing, 587, Nathan Rd.

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

TO LET "Norman Cottage" East, Seth's Corner, Furnished Groomed kouse. Garage for Austin "7.” Early

etc.

Teak, Iron and Brass Bedsteads with Mattresses, Single and Double Wardrobes with Bevelled Mirrors. Marble Top Washstands, Toilet Crockery, Chests of Draw- ers, Dressing Tables with Bevelled Mirrors, Enamel Baths, Chamber Stands, etc.

also

One "Austin" 20 H.P. 5-Seater Motor Car. Recently and Complete- ly Overhauled. Repainted and Re- plated and 6 New Tyres Fitted.

and

A Large Quantity of FINE CANTON BLACKWOOD FURNITURE. also.

One Rover Motor Car, 8 H.P., occupation. Apply to Percy Smitt. 2 Seater, in good running condi- Seth & Fleming-

MISCELLANEOUS.

YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed.--"China Mail" Office, No. 3A, Wyndham St. Telephone Cen- tral 22.

HOME TUTTION.

WESTOVER-STEVENAGE.

Within

tian

On View from Monday, April 8, 1920.

Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers.

Hong Kong, April 1, 1929.

THE Undersigned have received instructions from Dr. G. M. Harston to sell by Public Auction, ON

WEDNESDAY, April 10, 1929, commencing at 230 pm. his Residence, No. 55, The Peak.

The Whole of His Valuable Household Furniture Comprising:-

an hour from London. In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL for CIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders at received in the House of the Principal Individual care and attention. Particulars apply to:

MISS RUTH CULLEY

For

(Camb. Higher Local). Camb. Teachers' Diploma).

MISS GERTRUDE TURNER (National Frodel Higher Certificate).

TANG YUK, DENTIST

Successor to

the late SIEN TING, 14, D'Aguilar Street.

TERMS VERY MODERATE Consultation Prec

SPORTING

GUNS AND. ACCESSORIES.

GUNS Greener, Webley & Scotia. B.S.A JW. Needham & Rakk Freres Air Rifles Revolvera. 8. & W. Rifle Accessories Apar tore Sights Sporting requisitės Cartridges to suit all bores, THE HONG KONG SPORTING, ARMS AND AMMUNITION

5-6 Beaconsfield Arcade.

SALOON.

Head Office:25, Des Voeux Road Central. Tel. C. 6234,

First Branch;---

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

Second Branch:--

No. 22, Queen's Road Central (For Ladies & Gents.) (Rear Ground floor of Kayamally Building). Your Visit is cordially welcomed when you will see that our Train- ed Female Hair Dressera give you every satisfaction,

Business Hours:

8 am to 7 pm, on weeks days. 1.2 noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays,

1.P.355.

PEPS

Strengthen the THROAT. CHEST

& LUNGS.

PEPB the wonderful breatheable tablets are sold in handy boldise. Of shamilate and medicine dealers averywhere

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

SNOWSTORM DELAYS.

RESCUE

·PLIGHT OF VICTIMS

Bucharest, Saturday. Twanty-four persons were killed and 59 injured when the express was derailed between Jassy and Bucharest.

A snowstorm delayed the rescue and the injured lay during the whole night in complete darkness and exposed to a bitter wind.- Router.

with attap in the shape of a hat "The Pirate" (Lauder), with a

low doorway. Inside, the "Just Got off The Chain," Baritone, ball had been transformed into an

Sir Harry Lauder enchanting little Samoan village. "Make Believe" (Kern), At one end of the hall was a fisher- "Why Do I Love You?", Organ Solo, man's attap but with

Edward O'Henry. & realistic fishing boat in the background. This "Oh, You Have No Idea,"

the bandstand. Touches of "How About Me?" Comedienne,

Gracie Fields. "Leave Me Alone," Organ Solo, were fishing nets spread out on the

9 p.m. The Rev. J. Van Kirk will

Reginald Foort. roof to dry, a clothes line with a give a talk on "World Peace."

9.20 p.m. Programme of Gramo Oh, How Weary, Dearie, For

"Songs My Mother Taught Me," Barong and a singlet hung on it, coconuta, parrots perched on the phone Records continued. eaves, and some creepy locking "Hark! Hark The Lark"

(Schu-That's The Reason Noo I Wear A snakes quietly watching the merry" "Who Is Sylvia?" (Schubert), Boy

bert),

Kilt"), Baritone, making of the "villagers."

"Air de Ballet,"

Callirhoe." "Pas Das Cymbales,"

Soprano,

E. Lough.

Head Hunters' Hut The many pilars in the hall were "Reducing ("Trials of Topsy," utilised to great advantage, being "Kate In The Call Box," Talking transformed into tall coconut trees.į

by,

On one side of the hall, erected high!

Angela Baddeley,

up, from the floor was a head- "By The Blue Hawaiian Waters," hunter's hut with bamboo ladder complete, whilst at the other end of the hall was a bufet. This was a long, narrow structure, also of attap,j bearing the legend "Samoan Res- taurant." An attap wall in the. middle divided the hall in two, the dancers having to dance their way through a low opening to the uther SHING

end.

Red and pink flowers adorned this wall and small alcove-like! structures built on two sides of the hall, whilst here and there were to be found banana and papaya trees in fruit, coconut palms with tempt ing green coconuts hanging on them, į sugar canes, and pineapples. More celluloid parrots and snakes peeped at one from anexpected nooks and corners, whilst occasionally the chirps of live birds attracted one's attention and closer inspection re- vealed, cunningly concealed amongst the trees, a cage made of split bam- boo with pretty little birds in it.

In the centre of the attap wall hung a beautiful painted portrait of Sir Frederick Lagard, a former Governor of Hong Kong, after whom the hostel was named. In keeping with the decoration, the lights were subdued with coloured paper wrap- ped round the bulbs, and shaded with cleverly woven shades made of strips of green palm leaves.

"Village" Garlands

Nothing was left undone to give that realistic South Sea touch to THE Undersigned have received the surroundings, the enterprising

Tinstructions to sell by Public residents of the hostal, even prepar

Auction

ON

FRIDAY, April 12, 1929, commencing at 10.30 a.m.,

at the Standard Oil Company's Installation, Lafchikok.

A Large Quantity of SURPLUS STORES,

Further effect was added by the occasional switching off of the elec.; tric lights, and dancing pro- ceeded with the hall Mlumin- ated by several powerful torch-

Chesterfield Sofas and

Anchor, Brass Bushing, Burner lights, the ribbons of light from chaira, Carved Cherry Wood Arm (complete Fuel Oil Burning Out-which gave the effects of moon

Comprising:m.

Arm-

and

You have more astérance by taking

OUR GENUINE CHINESE

MEDICINE & PILLS.

on Sale at:

CHAI TONG DRUG STORE.

Established 1892.

180, Queen's Road C. Tel. C. 1953.

You,"

Sir Harry Lauder.

The Band of H. M. Cold-

stream Guards. 10.10 p.m. New Bulletin. "Sympathy" (0. Straus), "The Chocolate Soldier," Duel,

*Winnie Melville & Derek

Oldhamn.

.

"Like The Big Pots Do" (Long),

"I Think Of What You Used To

Think Of Me,"

Comedienne Gracie Fields. "Cood Old Songs," Selection, Jack Hyllon And His

Orchestra. 10.30 p.m. Close Down.

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 Ve Rood C Hồng Kong.

NOTICE

TO SHIPOWNERS, MASTERS & AGENTS.

The Yuen We 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 : —. K661-No. 2, Saigon Street, Yaumati.or

C.2560 No. 36, Tong Man Street.

Eighteen Interesting

H.M.V. RECORDS

you should add to your collection.

For All the Saints (Vaughan Williams) Mine eyes have seen the Glory (W. Davies)

Wipers March (Darewaki)

Coldstream Guards Band

„Manuel Hemingway

Wish Wynne

Mandoline Mario de Pistro

Banjo

Chelsea Fayre (Goss-Custard)

Organ

B-2375

Reginald Goss-Custard

Londonderry Air (arr. F. Bridge)..

"

}

The story of Lady Godiva-Part 1,

John Henry & “Blossom”

B-2485

The story of Lady Godiva-Part 2.

J

B-2615

Temple Church Choir

B-2652

Garde Republicaine (Emmerson)

Down Here (Brake)

B-2689

Sombre Woods (Lully)

A Bedtime Story-Part 1

B-2780

A Bedtime Story-

2

ed garlands which all those who entered the "village" were required to wear about their necks in the approved Samsan style.

B-2820

Concert Mazurka, p 126 (Calage) Frivolous Joe (de Pietro)

#1

真真

B-2862

Why do I love Yont ("Show Boat") Make Believe ("Show Boat")

Organ

Edword O'Henry

C-1482

C-1498 {

Fairings (b) Come to the Fair Jock the Fiddler (b) The Ballad - Monger, Storm on the Volga (Pastschenko) Storm on the Volga-Part 2

Percy Heming

C-1502

C-1561 { Songs of Ireland

C-1681

Kate in the Call Box (Herbert) Reducing ("Trials of Topey")

C-1584

Song of the Sen-Vocal Gems (Kunneke) Song of the Sea-

Light Opera Company

Plantation Songs

Paul Robeson

C-1585

Plantation Songs ·

C-1591

Roll away Clouds (“"Virginia") Mammy tarr,' Robeson).

Paul Robeson

C-1592

Good old Songs-Selection (with vocal refrain) Good old Songs...

Jack Hylton's Orch

E-492 {

Le Petit ane blane (The little white donkey) Rococo (Palmgren) ag

Piano

Benno - Moissivitch:

Many others of equal interest in stock,

Ask for a complete list.

chairs and Cardtables, Japanese t), Leather Belting, Watchman Included in the dance programme Cabinet, Brass Ware, Porcelain, Clocks, Westinghouse Dynamos, Pictures, Writing Tables, Book Engines, Faucets, Hydrant, S. G., was a "Spot Walt," in which prizea were awarded to the pair. who hap cases, Carpets, etc.

Revitting Hammers, Wire Wound Hose, R. H. Lace, Motor, Pipe pened to be nearest to a spot marked Extension Dining Table, Dinner

on the floor when the music had Waggon, Brass and Brass Mount-Threading Machine, Rotary Pumps cased abruptly in the middle of the ed Fendera, Ornaments, etc.--

Screw Drivers; Screws, Hand Taps, dance. This evoked much mirth, Brass and Brass Mounted Bed-Tees, Spar Varnish, Valves, Delco

Gredit for the excellent decoration steads, Wardrobes with Bevelled Lighting Plant, etc.,

of the ball is due to every resident Mirrors, Dressing Tables with.

of Lugard Hall, all of whom "lent Bevelled Mirrors, Screens, etc. A. QUANTITY OF FURNITURE

a hand" in the carrying out of the including:

idea which originated from a mug- Crockery and Glass Ware, etc. Deaks, Dressing Tables, Side-gestion made by Mr. Suleiman. Finely Carved Canton Black-boards, Washing Tables, Ward Others who must be specially men wood Desk, Overmantel and Chairs, robes, Door Mats, Mattings, Electioned in connection with the gen- etc.

trie Ceiling and Table Fans,eral organisation of the happy func White Frost Refrigerator, Bath Tables, etc., etc.

tlon, are the Warden, Professor Boom, Pantry and Kitchen Re-On View from Tuesday, April 2. Roffey, the Chairman, Mr. Chan quisites

1929. and

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS,

Auctioneers, Hong Kong, March 25, 1929,

ete.,.

One Cottage Piano by "Zatter and Wmkelmann":

alio

A Large Quantity of Ferns and other Plants in Pota. Terms: Cash on Delivery. Catalogues will be issued.

was provided on the verandah and berrace in front.

Wah, the Hou Secretary, Mr. Chan Fook, Mr. Kermani, Mr. Hiptoola and Dr. Osman, an old Lugardian, who has never falled to give his assistance at all Lugard Hall func Elons for some years, even after his graduation three years ago.

During a short interval in the dancing, refreshments were served at tables in the open air on the strip

On View from Tuesday, April 9, Hospitality is the keynote of all of ground at the back of the hostel,

1929.

Lugard Hall socials, and on whilst sitting-out sccommodation Saturday night they lived up to 20% Auctioneers, their reputation and entered well (Continued at fast of preceding

for the comfort of all:

Column:)

LAMMERT BROS.

Hong Kong, April 4, 1929,

The Chocolate Soldier ("Chocolate Soldier") Sympathy ("Chocolate Soldier")

Songs of Scotland

Russian State Choir

Melvielle & Oldham

Light Opera Company

...Angela Baddeley

S. MOUTRIE & CO., LTD.

(Victor Distribute

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