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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1929.

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TUITION

SPECIAL PHYSICAL CULTURE CLASS.

BARONELLI,

NOTICES.

HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB,

RAFT PROGRAMMES

DENTRY FORMS

THE

H.K. HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY

CHAIRMAN SOUNDS A WARNING NOTE

INDIFFERENT COMMUNITY ¦

Horti-

CHINA MAIL,

COST OF WATER EMERGENCY

SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES FOR 1929

TOTAL OF $375,000

the

and for the NINTH EXTRA RACE MEET- ING to be held on SATURDAY, 30th November, 1929 (weather per mitting) may be obtained at the

The annual meeting of the Race Course, Hong Kong Club and

The measures taken by cultural Society Causeway Bay Stables.

was held yesterday Water Emergency Committee in Entries CLOSE at 5 p.m. on jevening in the Board room of Messrs. respect of the recent water short- FRIDAY, 22nd November, 1929. Jardine, Matheron & Co.

age totalled $353,000 and $22,000 Mr. Ho

la ati outstanding. There was Leung presided. Those present in ad-plenty of speculation at the time dition to the chairman were Mrs. R. Mas to the full cost of these mea- Dyer, Mrs. F. C. Hall, Mr. J. A. H. aures, and how the $300,000 al- Plummer, (hon. secretary and hon. ready voted had been spent. treasurer), Mr. A. Tse, (joint hon. Details of expenditure are con- secretary), Col. T. A. Robertson and į tained Mr. H. Green.

Hong Kong, 20th Nov., 1929.

HONG KONG LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION,

INTERPORT MATCHES.

Hong Kong v. Shanghai.

Ladies' Matches:

3 Singles & 2 Doubles. Men's Matches:

3 Singles & 2 Doubles. Play on H.K.C.C. Ground, commencing it 3 p.m. sharp; Friday, 22nd November, on K.C.C. Ground. Sunday, 24th November, Morning: commencing 10 am. sharp.

Membership Dwindling' Addressing the meeting, the Chair- man said, inter alia:-

The dwindling membership is cause for sincere regret. A drop of 40 in a roll of 200 is sufficiently serious to com

ex-

in the memoranda plaining the $115,000 supplement- ary estimates which will be subi, mitted to-day for the approval of the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council.

Tanks and a Tanker The smult tanker "Fu Kwong" pel an urgent and an earnest appeal, cost just short of $100,000-an from the outgoing committee to resi- eloquent commentary on what "a lents of Hong Kong and Kowloon to fleet of large tankers sufficient to come to the aid of the Society by join- maintain a two hours' rider main ing as members Without the en. thusiastic support of ladies and gentle-

supply," would have meant to the men, despite every effort of the Com-,

revenue. mittea, it will be impossible to keep the

Tanks and fittings cost $97,000. Society going. 1 hate to be pessimis- But considering what was done tic, but my colleagues agree with me and the preparations made to Afternoon: commencing 3 pm. saunded that, without a large member- tically empty reservoirs until next that a warning note should now he meet the contingency of prac sharp.

ship, the Hong Kong Horticultural summera rains, everyone Tickets (obtainable from): Society is foredoomed to extinction. It agree that the Public Works De- will

D. S. GREEN,

will be a serious reflection on this compartment and the Water Control munity

being totally indifferent to Ofice dil their work with com- the aesthetic amenities of nature if Jelisinterested efforts of enthusiastic

they permit the unselfish labours and mendable efficiency and economy.

Details of Experimenta (Transferable) workers of the past to become sterile only 100 available, $5.00 each. in the inglorious passing of the Horti- ed in addition to the $300,000 al- Stand-Side Seats: 50 available able, for many years, for the annual cultural Society which has been respon- daily for Matches on H.R.C.C.public display of the best and loveliest

ready voted. Detalls of Ground only, $1.00 each.

the main items is products from the private gardens of, given as follows:- Remainder of Seats: No reserva- the Colony.

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ON SATURDAY, November 23, 1929, commencing at 11 o'clock a.m.,

at their Sales Room, Duddell Street,

A Quantity of Sterling Silver Ware, Electric Silver Plated Ware, and Prize Cups, Tennis Rackets, Cloisonne Ware, etc., etc., etc.

On View from Friday, Novem- ber 22, 1929,

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Tinstructions to sell by Public THE Undersigned have received

Auction

ON WEDNESDAY, November 27, 1929, commencing at 11 o'clock a.m., at No. 11, Humphreys Buliding, Kowloon.

A Quantity of

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE

Assistance Appreciated

1

To-day an extra $75,000 is ask

Chartered of m.s. "Fa Kwong," lighters, water When I speak of the valuable assist. Waterworks general including

boats and moorings $ 99,718 ance of those ladies and gentlemen who had rendered possible the annual

pipes, etc., at Tytam, Tsun shows, the

Sham Cheng and Tal Wan, name that comes upper- Shul most in my mind is that of Mr. Tanks and Attinga Lawrence Glbh, who had acted in the, Conversion of railway wag- capacity of president. Hon. secretary, and hun. treasurer, successfully, for Nullahs and wells

You will agree with me

Water Control Office and pur. that Mr. Gibb's departure from the Incidental expenses

chase of water Colony is a real loss to the Society.

many years,

The

41.134 96,997

5,632

28,747

67,717 13,185 By an old resident of the Colony, I am informed that, as long ago as in

$353,182 Other Items the carly 80's of the last century, ex- received in Hong Kong from amateur total $115,735 and the 12 items, in hibits for the annual flower show were

supplementary estimates gardeners at Yaumati and Kowloon. addition to that for "water emer- I am told that the joint "Delmer"-who, alas, are

owners of gency measures" range from $20,- no longer 000 to $4 the latter a supplement amongst us at Yaumati and from the to the $100 voted for "Royal Obser- private gardens at Tsimshatsui, on the vatory Suscription" towards coat mainland, as well as from those of West Point, where King's College now of printing results of International stands, and from Pokfulam on the Upper Air Research. Island, a large collection of exhibits for the flower show came from our Por- tuguese and Chinese fellow-citizens. These examples of the past ought sure ly to be emulated.

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VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS

ORDERS FOR THE COMING WEEK

CAMP ARRANGEMENTS

Orders by Lieut.-Colonel L. G. A sum of $20,000 le asked for im-Bird, D.S.O., O.B.E. commandant proving existing main roads for motor traffic, portion of Salisbury

state:- and Nathan Roads, $20,000,

The following units are required

Dress: Uniform with breeches, bandolfers, belts, royal tank corps hats, helmets will be slung on left shoulders, haversacks and water- bottles, no sidearms.

Motor cycle combinations will be in charge of Cpl. Walkinshaw L/Cpl Groome, Pts. Banks and Hutchison,

A special lighter will be ready at the Hong Kong side to convey machines across the harbour. All machines must be 6.00 p.m.

on board by

Machine Gun Company There will be no further parades until after Camp.

Leave No. 245 C.Q.M.S. E. G. Stewart having returned from leave the unexpired portion of his leave

The provision made in the esti-to proceed to Fanling Camp this I earnestly appeal to residents of Hemates was $60,000.

evening to Sunday evening: muntin and the Garden City of Kow-

Machine Gun Company, Scottish A sum of $15,000 supplement is; loon Tong to vie with one another in asked for repairs and improvements Company, Corpa Band and Fortuis cancelled. rivalry to capture the best prizes for for boats and launches.

guese Company. exhibits at the next annual show. I For the Colonial Secretary's

Attention of all ranks are drawn transportation; but I have no doubt cabinets, a sum of $906 is asked. realise the difficulty and exponso of Office and Legislature, steel filing to the fact that they must bring great coats to camp folded and carried in slings.

the incoming committee will offer every The steel filing cabinets which facility by means of motor-lorries and exbibite from steam launches for the conveyance of

were ordered through the Crown our suburban friends Agents in 1928 and arrived here across the harbour. I hope an appeal early in 1929 were found, after In- will not be made in vain, and visitors spection and test, to be insufficiently to the exhibition next Spring will be strong for the purpose for which privileged to judge the beauty of the they were ordered.. exquisite flowers reared under the ten-

sler care of Homurtin and Kowloon

On View from Tuesday, Novem-Tong amateur gardeners of all nation- ber 26, 1929.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

For the Ballife!'

The Supreme Court asks for alities. I hear their number is legion, $1,200 "Incidental expenses, watch- and it needs but the stimulus of an men." carnent appeal for their modesty to bei

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Railway Time Table From Kowloon to Fanling:-

5.40 p.m. Friday and Saturday evening.

7.36 p.m. Friday and Saturday evening.

6.40 a.m. Saturday and Sunday morning.

From Fanling to Kowloon:— 6.27 pm. Sunday evening. 8.05 a.m. Monday morning, Rations for 3rd week-end 0/C

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No. 245 C.Q.M.S. E. G. Stewart to be acting C.S.M. vide A/C.S.M. Branson on leave.

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Scottish Company Thursday. There will be parades but members requiring re- newal or issue of uniform or equip ment will apply for same at Head- quarters from 5.30-5.00 p.m.

Sunday, December 1, 1929.- Annual Church Parade. Company will parade at Headquarters at 10.15 a.m. Dress: Review order without rifles, ie., kilt, diced hose tops and spats, Glengarry, belt and aidė arms. Medals will be worn.

All ranks are asked to make a

parade, at the conclusion of which St. Andrew's

overcome by entering exhibita for comin the number of seizures under Companies will report to the Ad- special endeavour to attend this

May Do Them Good! -

Owing to the very large increase

writs of execution, distraint war- rants and other court processes,

jutant, H.K.V.D.C. by 9 am on

Before I conclado, on behalf of the many extra watchmen have had Wednesday, the number of all ranks tore it at t committee, I wish to thank Messrs. to be employed and there is only attending camp, atating mcals re- / Society will be at Home to the Com-

quired, so that rations can be ar ranged.

The Battery will attend the R.A.

Jardine, Matheson and Co. most hearti-a balance of $800.20 in this vote ly for the use of their board room for for the remainder of the year. the Society's meetings; Messrs. Lowe, Binghain and Matthews for auditing The fees earned by extra watch. Practice Camp at Tai Lam during the accounts, and to the hon. Becre- men are paid into revenue under the week-end December 14-15 and taries for time and labour devoted in the heading "possession fees" and December 21-22, the interest of the Society.

To His always exceed the amount expend- Excellency the Governor, the committee ed under this vote. are most grateful for the practical sympathy with the activities of the Hong Kong Horticultural Society.

At the conclusion of the chairman's speech Mr. Green naked whether the re-

Camp Telephone

The Corps Headquarters Tele- phone number in Camp is No. 250 (Government 'phone).

Corps Band

marks were for publication, and on be- IAM FUX MOVIETONE 1 There will be no Band Practice

ing informed by the Chairman they were, "Mr. Greca auggested there should be some reference to those mem bees of the committee who were ab- sent who could, not attend once year.

The Chairman: I think we had, better leave that to the Press.

Mr. Green: "Well, perhaps they will never hear of it if you don't talk about it. They are not thought readers you know. Mr. Green continued it -Dealers in Postage Stamps, Rell-members were absent. They can very WEB matter of great regret that glous Goods, Garden Seeds,, Pic- well get here much more easily than ture Books, etc.

I can. It may do them good to see it, No. 10, WYNDHAM STREET, In print " P.O. Box No. 420

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The matter then closed.

Officials Elected

Mrs. R. M. Dyer was unanimously elected to the office of President, the

Mr. J. A. H. Flummor and Mr. A. Chairman romarking that she was not Tse were re-elected to the positions of only a keen member of the committas Joint hon. secretaries, Mr. Plummer ad- but she was also an active worker and ditionally to discharge the duties of

tion of exhibitor at op treasurer,

In returning thanks, Mrs. Dyer said The following were elected to the committee: Mrs. Br Hoare, CoLahe felt she had bean bonoured and

A. Robertson, Mr. Ho Kom-tong, would say that they all owed a debt of gratitude to Mr. He Leung for all he Dowbiggin, Mr. H Green (Continued at foot of preceding HAB. LA Mr. J. P. Robinson, and Mr. J. W

Cóluma.

Mr. Ho Leung, Mr. J. T. Bagram, Mr. had done.

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JO-DAY & TO-MORROW.

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Engineer Company

The Company will parade at the Instruction Shed, Wellington Bar- racks, on Thursday for practice in starting and stopping the engine Time 6.80 p.m. Dress, Mutti.

Corps Signals Parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. on Monday, and Thursday, For Signal Training.

All members of the Corps Signals are reminded of the dates for Camp

December 4 to 8.

Machine Gun Troop Parade on Thursday at 5.80 p.m at Volunteer Headquarters for Machine Gun drill

Armoured Car Company Car Section will parade at Volun teer Headquarters at 5.30 pm. on Monday for Machine Gun Instruc-

Motor Cycle Section, All ranks. will parade with motor cycles out side the Kowloon Railway Station at 6.30 pm, on Friday, November 29, ready to proceed to camp by froad.

pany at H.Q.

Portuguese Company The Company will be in Camp during the week-end.

On arrival in camp Platoon Sergeants will be responsible for the camping of the Company by

Sections.

Strength

The following recruits have been: taken on the strength and posted as under:-

No. 1524, Pte. J. M.. Purvis, Engineer Company, from 14.11.29. No. 1525 Pte. G. C. Jorge, No..

• Platoon, from 18.11.29. No. 1526 Pte. F. A. Santos, No 9 Platoon, from 10.11.29.

Transfer

No. 1840 Gr. G. W. Gunn is transferred from the Battery to Corps Signals as from dats.

Leave

No. 1882 J. A. H. Plummer, Corps. Signals, is granted sick leave from 20.11.29 to 19.12.29.

Promotions The following promotion will take place from date. No. 1522 Bandsman E. M. Sequeira, Corps Band, to be Corporal.

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