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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1930.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

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TO LET

TO LET No. 5, Dragon Terrace, Causeway Bay, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. Each flat has three bed rooms, dining room, servants' quarters, kit ehen, bath room, and water closets, Sultable for Europeans. Apply Clark & Iu, 10, Des Voeux Road C.

GODOWN TO LET.

NOTICES.

HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

HE SECOND EXTRA RACE

MEETING will be held

(weather permitting) at Happy Valley on SATURDAY,

NOTICES.

THE HONG KONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

22nd

TGENERAL

THE

March, 1930, commencing at 2 THE SIXTY-FIRST ORDINARY p.m.

sure.

Badges admitting non-memberg

Badges admitting to Members' Enclosure will not be on sale at the Race Course.

1929.

clusive.

MEETING

CO., LTD.,

General Managers. THE HONG KONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

CHINA

MAIL.

ARE YOU AFRAID OF SUNSTROKE?

LADY LECTURER'SAYS THE TOPEE IS NOT NECESSARY

of

The

for

SUNBATHS ADVOCATED

value of sunbaths The first bell will be rung at Shareholders will be held at the babies- and children was advocat- Offices of the Undersigned oned by Mrs. Davey, one of the 1.30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, the 26th March, Colony's Medical Officers, in an MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

1930, at Noon, for the purpose of informative lecture at the Helena' Members are notified that they And their ladies must wear their receiving the Report of the Gen-May Institute last evening on

"Child Welfare in eral Managers, togather with

the Tropics." badges prominently displayed.

No one without a badge will be Statement of Accounts for the Mrs. Davey intimated that the Admitted to the Members' Enclo-year ended the 31st December, topec was not necessary and said that the word "Sunstroke" was The SHARE REGISTER and wrong.

two terms, There were TRANSFER BOOKS will be "heat stroke" and "light stroke" to, the Members Enclosure and CLOSED from the 12th to the which should take its place. Heat Club Rooms at $5 for Gentlemen 26th March, 1950, both days in-stroke could be a real danger owing to the burning of the skin, and $2 for Ladies, are obtainable through the Secretary upon In-

JARDINE, MATHESON & but it could only he got through troduction by a member, auch

to the sun which long exposure member to be responsible for pay-

would be painful. Light stroke ment of all chits, &c.

could be got through the eyes, but could he avoided by wearing a There hat with a green lining. was little danger she thought in encouraging children to ran about naked in the sun for short periods provided a hat with a green lla- ing was used. Sunbaths, she be- TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN lieved, were good, and might be

DINARY ANNUAL GENERAL

A few minutes sunning young. MEETING of Shareholders of the on a verandah would do to begin Company will be held at the Head with, later 15 to 20 minutes would Office, No. 6, Des Voeux Road be enough. The results should be Central, Hong Kong, on WEDNES-carefully watched and the time DAY, the 28th March, 1930, at regulated accordingly. The price of admission to the 2.30 p.m. for the purpose of re-

Problem of Amehs Public Enclosure is $1 for allceiving the Report of the Direc-

Dealing with the problem of persons including ladies, and is tors together with a Statement of payable at the Gate.

Accounts for the year ending 31st mahs, the speaker said that

great deal of nonsense was talked Soldiers and Sailors in uniform December, 1929. are admitted half price.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the on this subject. The amah should Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, &c. Company will be

be strong, healthy and cheerful, and CLOSED from YOUNG ENGLISHMAN, (employed) secks other employment. Willing to accept any kind of Position. Excel will not be permitted to operate the 10th March, 1930, to the 26th though it was not always easy to lent Refs. Salary no object. Please within the precincts of the Hong March, 1930 (both days inclu- find a really good baby amah they Reply Box No. 613, c/o "China Kong Jockey Club during the sive), during which period no were obtainable.

A GODOWN at Whitfield Road con- next to sisting about 2,500 sq. ft. Kwong Sang Hong Glass Factory. Please apply to Kwong Sang Hong,

Ltd.

FOR SALE

Members can obtain, upon ap- plication to the Secretary, badges (limited to two) for the free ad- mission to the Members' Enclosure

Hong Kong, 5th March, 1930.

THE BANK OF CANTON, LTD.

of wives, lady

lady restated that the NINETEENTH OR-ieved, h

friends.

when applying.

On ne pretext will children be "Clifford Es-permitted in either Enclosure dur- FOR SALE-Banjo. sex" G. Genuine Autographed Modeling the Meeting. Unused. Original Nicholls painting on Vellum. Cost $125. Sell $80 or offer, with Gane and Tuter. Apply Box No. 637, c/o "Chins Mall"

Mall,"

POSITION WANTED

HOME TUITION.

WESTOVER-STEVENAGE. Within In healthy 3 hour from London. neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal. Individual care and attention. Particulare apply to:

MISS RUTH CULLEY

For

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

MISS GERTRUDE TURNER

(National Frodel Higher Certificate.)

MISCELLANEOUS

YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed. "China

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PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

Race Meeting.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 17th March, 1930.

NOTICE.

MESSRS, DODWELL & COMPANY, LIMITED announce that they have been appointed

AGENTS & CORRESPONDENTS IN CHINA for

COX & KINGS (AGENTS) LIMITED for

Ofice, No. 3A, Wyndham St. Tele- TRAVEL AND TOURIST BUSINESS phone Central 22.

ALEXANDER'S INSTITUT DE BEAUTE

For the best Permanent Finger & Marcel Wave Hair Cutting and Manicure for Ladies & Gentlemen. Pedder Bldg. 1st floor. Room 5 Tel. C., 5169. Opposite entrance H.K. Hotel.

PHOTO-SUPPLIES

Hodals and Cameras. Films, Plates and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing and Enlarging. ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES Price Moderate.

A Trial Order in Selicited.

A. SEK & CO.

Tel. No. C. 3459. 25A, Den Vortx Road C., Hong loat

HONG KONG HEIGHTS|

For the information of visitors the following list of some of the bighest points on the Island and

Mainland is published-

restoland.

Victoria Peak

Feet.

1823

Signal Station

-1774

Mt. Parker.

1784

Mountain Lodge:

1725

The Eyrie

1725

Peak Hotel

1805

Talkoo Banatorium

$1000

Mt. Davis

877

Bowen "Road ·{(Siterb

297

Feet

3124

Kowlood: Pear!

1971

LAMMERT BROS.

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND BURVEYORS.

- Public Auctions

THE

THE Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public

Auction

ON

THURSDAY, March 20, 1930, commencing at 11 am,

at the premises of The Talkoo Sugar Refining Co., Ltd., Quarry Bay.

A Large Quantity of REFINERY STORES

Comprising:

Plate Bending Roll Mill, Drill

"From no-one,”

HONG KONG WOMEN'S GUILD

and

MINISTERING CHILDREN'S LEAGUE.

PENINSULA

HOTEL

Friday, 28th March,

3.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

3

1st Floor Dining Room

BRIDGE & WHIST

MAH JONGG

Roof Garden

3.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

THÉ DANSANT

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AUCTION

Rose Room 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tea will be Served on 1st Floor at 4.30 p.m.

Results of all games to be handed in to Collectors by 6 p.m. sharp.

A warning bell will be rung at 5.45 pm.

6 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (Signed Football, Sheep, Pletures, Chinese Mirrors, etc., etc.) Auctioneer: Mr. V. C. Labrum,

Prizes will be awarded as follows:---

Bridge:

A

TICKETS

transfer of shares can be regis-she said, "will the good mistress

tered.

By Order of the Board,

LOOK POONG-SHAN,

Chief Manager. Hong Kong, 10th March, 1930.

YOU

ARE INVITED TO INSPECT OUR STOCK OF ASIATIC, FOREIGN AND COLONIAL

POSTAGE STAMP IN SETS, SINGLE PACKETS, BAGS and in APPROVAL SHEETS.

GRACA & CO., Dealers in Postage Starags, Philatelic Goods, Picture Postcards, Toys, &c.

10, WYNDHAM STREET, P.O. Box No. 620. HONG KONG.

The ORIENTAL BOOKS of LOVE

The KAMA SUTRA, of Valayayaan, Price Dollars ANANGA RANGA, The Hindu

Art of Love

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On View from Wednesday, March 19, 1930.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS,

Auctioneers, Hong Kong, March 13, 1980.

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TROUBLE

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Sole Distributors: ---

Mah Jongg : Whist :

Dancing:

Highest Net Score and Booby;

Highest Net Score and Booby;"

Highest Score and Booby;

To Couple who finish up at the close of specified dance on a hidden spot in the Rose Room.

PRIZE. GIVING by Mrs. W. T. Southorn at 6.30 p.m.

(Inclusive all Shows and Tea) May be obtained from Mrs. J. D. Lloyd, 406, The Peak.

PRIEST'S DEATH

Alleged Murder by

Three Men

SUFFOCATED BY GAG

SMITHFIELD FIRE

Method of Making Wax Candles

INTERESTING EVIDENCE

receive better service than from a Chinese amah." The amah, if she' was good, might be trusted to wash and dress the child, and to prepare its bottle, but the task of thinking and planning of discipline and good behaviour was the mother's jub and could not be left to the amah. Provided the mother only allowed the amah to do what it was in her power to do she made an excellent

Yesterday afternoon Mr. T. S. nurse, but there were things which were beyond the province of an Whyte-Smith opened hearing, at uneducated woman. The import- the Kowloon Magistracy, of the ance of forbidding the children case in which access to the kitchen and servants charged with the alleged murder quarters was impressed by the of an aged Buddhist priest at

The Coronor, in addressing the speaker. There were grave reasons Kowloon City on February 16, for this, and mothers should pay The Buddhist priest. Cheung jury, said that they might decide,

murdered inter alia, if any was Hung-chun (61) special attention to this matter.

Ahortly after 3 p.m., at his house, 3, Shapo Road. The only other person in the house at the time was a girl of 14 who was the old

UNIQUE JURY

four Chinese are

Empanelled by Coroner man's servant. She answered a

in Court

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knock on the front door at about 3.16 p.m., and admitted three men. Sitting with a uniqué jury com- They pretended that they wanted posed, of Mr. L. R. Andrewes, As-to obtain the priest's services for

Buddhist

ceremony. Then, alstant Crown Solicitor (foreman), Detective-Inspector C. P. Fallon, whilst the girl was in the kitchen, and a reporter, Mr. T. 5. Whyte she heard a commotion and when Smith, sitting as Coroner, yester she rushed to the front room she day afternoon held an inquiry into saw the three men attacking her the death of a Chinese prisoner

One of the men dragged the of the Laichikok Prison who had

a cubicle, where they died of tuberculosis in the morn-gir! into

gagged her and bound her with ing.

master.

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An enquiry into the fatal fire in Smithfield was commenced before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at Central Magistracy yesterday.

person should

be consured in connection with the outbreak, and they would alse be quite free to make such recom- mendation as might seem to be due in connection with the build- ing in which the fire occurred.

In connection with the case, it that a Chinese will be recalled woman and two children lost their lives at 12. Smithfield, on March 12. At yesterday's enquiry, evi- dence was given by a fok of the Tai Lee jose paper shop, which occupied the ground floor of the premises. He said that wax candles were made in the shop. On the night in question the fokia of the shop had gone to bed, leav- ing some embers in the big chatty which was used to melt the wax.

The pan containing the wax might or not have been leaky.

Lee Kwong, master of the shop, in evidence, advanced the opinion that the fire probably originated from the chatty. He thought that

Owing to the sudden death of wire.

The priest was treated in a the prisoner which allowed no time for the summoning of a jury similar manner and medical evi- in the usual way, the Coroner, dence, sald Mr. L R. Andrewes, under Section 10 (4) of the Coron would show that he was suffocat- ers Abolition Ordinance, empanel-ed owing to hia gag being pushed led his jury from those present too far down his threat.

The girl heard the three In- In Court at the time fixed for the truders force open some drawers possibly some of the burning char- inquiry.

rear cublole.

They ap- Dr. J. E. Dovey certified that in the death was due to miliary tuber.parently ransacked the drawera culosis, and the jury returned and then departed. After a while verdict in accordance with the the girt managed to release her-

self and went to the Police. medical evidence.

The case was adjourned.

LUCKY PRISONER !

Convicted on His Own Admissions

IN C.E.R. ZONE

Statistics of Russian Residents

coal sent out sparks and so start- ad the fire.

The Police stated that Tse Chol- sum, the 12-year-old daughter of Tse Shu, who was injured in jumping from the second floor, would probably be out of hospital in a week's time.

The Coroner in adjourning the case until Tuesday, remarked that this witness's evidence would be of sonte importance..

The case was concluded yester The Vrienda of Shanghai has

Last year there were 1,095 separ- day afternoon at the Supreme published the following statistics

ate fatal accidents, causing 1,163 Court in which three Chinese were concerning the number of the deaths, at mines and quarries in charged with the assault

of Russians residing in the Chinese Great Britain, compared with 1.041 boat woman in Cheung Chau with Eastern Railway zone: there are al-accidents and 1,080 deaths in 1928, the intent to rob. A further together 110,000 Russians living in charge of robbery was preferred the zone, of which number 80,000 saya & Mined Departmont state- against the first prisoner.

realde in Harbin and 30,000 clse- where along the Line.

The boat, woman who was as saulted. dled, and after the jury Of the above total 45,000 ате had returned a verdict of "Guilty" Soviet subjects and 65,000 are against the first prisoner, his emigrants, including among the Lordship said that the man was latter those who either accepted convicted on his own admissions. already, or applied for, the Chinese He was, however, lucky in net citizenship.

THE SUN CO., LTD. charged.

TANG YUE, DENTIST Boscawor to

the late BIEN TING, 16 D'Agullar Strest. TERMS VERY MODERATE

Comimitation Free.

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standing in the dock on a charge. The Soviet subjects may be sub- of murder. Ho was than sentenc divided into two groups: the em- ed to five years' imprisonment ployees of the Railway which num- with hard labour and also to re-ber 17,000 and those having their ceive 18 strokes of the "cat". own private business, residing most- The other two men were dis-ly in Harbin and number 28,000,

In 1929 there were

among the Soviet subject 3,000 active Com- The Duke of Gloucester, president munists, members of the party, this of the National Association of Boys number in connection with the re- Clubs, inspected several young cant events is liable to Increase people's clubs run in Croydon greatly, and 6,000 ofther candidates (Surrey) under the auspices of the to the Communistic party or those Tariah, church and "Too H

possessing extensive experience in various Communistic activities. Sporting pictures #old at the majority of the latter category Christie's fatched about - £10,000, is to be found mostly among the the members of the professional or and most of them will go United Ltates, NY

ganisations.

ment.

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$2.00

HAREM RAIDED

Women's Appeal to Police for Help

ESCAPE BY MOTOR-CAR

A remarkable story that reads like a film plot comes from Sukkur, in the Sind region of the Bombay Presidency.

...

It concerns На

Mahommedan chief, or plr, who possesses the allegiance of a large number of tribesmen who are officially classed as "criminal tribes." This chief lives in a brickbuilt castle in the Rohri district.

It is stated that the Sukkur police received a secret appeal for help from the women of the chief's harem. The message de- clared that the women's lives and that of a younger brother of the chief were in great danger.

.A.party of police under the dis- trict superintendent, it is stated. motored to the scene, by night, but the car's engine was stopped a mile from the castle for fear its noise would arouse suspicion.

Walls Scaled

The car was pushed by hand to the castle, where the police acaled the walls and entered the harem by a window. The women and the

and placed in the car, which was youth were lowered to the ground pushed some distance away before the engine was started.

The party thon dashed at a furious pace to Sukkur, where the former occupants of the harem, are now living under police protection. sensational Development of a nature are expected.

The Market Harborough (Leices- tershire) training hostel for house- hold employment in Australia has been transferred to the Society for the Oversea Bettlement of British

Women.

The manuscript of Lord Lytton's novel "Eugene Aram" realised £990 at Sotheby's, and £260 was paid for a first edition of Jane Austen'a "Pride and Prejudice."

M. Bela Radics, a celebrated Hun- garian violinist, who played in Britain before King Edward VIL died suddenly at Budapest, aged 48.

A SAD TONIGHT BECOMES A GLAD TOMORROW!!

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