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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1930.

HOUSE OF TUCK.

LADY FLYER.

RECORD.

"AS COLD WATER TO A THIRSTY A NEW TRANS-CONTINENTAL

SOUL,"

“GOOD NEWS FROM AFAR

BEATS AMERICAN GIRL

New York, Yesterday. The famous British lady flyer, Mrs. Keith Miller, has flown from

THE CHINA MAIL.

MR. T. V. SOONG.

MARITIME CUSTOMS IN HONG KONG}

TO MINIMISE SMUGGLING.

Canton, Yesterday. Minister T. V. Soong, who arrived in Hong Kong several days ago by colony on the night of Oct. 25 on

SHADOWS BEFORE

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB:

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN CHINA MAIL.

Entertainments. To-day

Queen'a Theatr

Jockey Club Stables, Causeway To-day -Central Theatre Bay, TO-DAY Tuesday, 29th Octo-

ber 1930, at 5 p.m.,

Subscription Griffi

THE DRAW for Subscription! Trims Will take place at the

As Caxton and printing are in- separable so are Raphael Tuck and Christmas cards and postcards. The pessimists, and "wet blankets" Lda Angelea In 21 hours, 47 the Empress of Canada, left the The Rogue Song."

periodically predict the end of the minutes, which is a naw women's

Christmas cand; but their pro-trans-Continental record.--Reuters the Taishan arriving here at 8.30 | “Journey's End."

of

the next morning." He was accom- phecies are continually being be- American Service.

As recently as betober 16, panted on his voyage from the lied by greater demands than ever on the part of the public right Mrs. Keith Miller complateda north by Mesars. Tang Hal-an For, the flight to Los Angeles across the and Luk Mun-lan, Superintendent throughout the Empire.

these American' Continent in a tying of Customs Yung Kwei-ching and immense popularity heralds of Christmas and New Year time of 25. hoárs, 14 minutes. General Chan Hing-wah of the an immense debt is owing to the which was 4 hours and 47 minutes Bocca Tigris Fortress, who were enterprise of Raphael Tuck and less than the rutord for women delegated by the Provincial Gov- Sons, Ltd., during a period of exact-established by Miss Laura Ingalls. ernment to escort the distinguished Not to be outdone, Miss Laura minister, were also among the pas ly 64 years.

Ingalls on October 18 arrived at sengers of the Taishan. Clear The Drooping Spirit.

from Los There was a large gathering of Newark, NJ., by air As régular as clockwork the Angeles in 25 hours, 36 minutes both civil, and military oficials famous Christmas cards make their aying time, thus establishing a present at the Wharf to accord the appearance to cheer the drooping new women's record for the west minister a warm welcome to Can- spirit, to remind the exile overseas to east journey. A sixteen-year- of the loved ones at Home. to old lad named Robert Buck testify to "Father" and "Mother"same day flew to Newark-from that they are by no means forgot Los Angeles in 23 hours, 47 ten by those of their sons and

minutes, thus establishing a new daughters who have severed all ties

junior trans-Continental record.

It at Home for careers in foreign elimes.

But for the Christmas card-and its equally favoured twin sister the picture postcard-life would lose much of its charm, many friend-

the

Mrs. Keith Miller has now, will be, seen. easily beaten Mas

gall's west to east time.]

ships would be permanently rup-we venture to say, will be one of tured, hallowed memories would be the hits of the season. for ever us faded flowers,

Raptures of Ecstasy."

To-day-World Theatre.

men of the Plains.";

Heroes of the Wild" and "Horse-

To-day

Star Theatre. "The General,"

Theatre; To-day Majestic

Sports

The Love. Parade."

See Special Sports Diary on page

Home Mails. To-day-Inard from Europe! via Siberia (Porthos); Outward for Europe via Marseilles (Antenor),

6 p.m.

To-morrowOutward for Europe vla Vancouver B.C, 5 p.m. and Europe via Siberia, 6 p.m. (Empress of Canada); for Europe via San Franscisco (Tatsuta Maru), 6 pm. Meetings." To-day-Sanitary Board Meeting, 4.15 p.m.

To-morrow - Meeting the Society of Yorkshiremen; Jardino's! Board Room, 5.30 p.m.

of

November 14-Meeting of the Licensing Board, Council, Cham- her, noon.

Lammerts' Auctions, '

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary.

Hong Kong, 28th October, 1930.

NOTICE.

HONG KONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL DINNER DANCE

TEMBERS are notified that the

MEMBERS are obfner Dance

will be held at the Peninsula Hotel on Friday 12th. of December, 1990.

"Keep this date." Date of Bookings will be notified

G. E. S. UPSDELL. Hon.Secretary.

fater.

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a.m.

October 30-At 175, The Peak, household furniture, 10.30. a.OL,

Oct. 31-At Sales Room, house- hold furniture etc., 2.30 p.m.

Miscellaneous.

Dally Block Calendars. Block calendars aro ever popu- is offered a range For Christmas, 1930, Raphaellar, and here Tuck and Son, Ltd., surpass any of over 100, with, among others, thing that they have ever donetwo entirely new calendars, which great as it was-in their long his-are sure to appeal to a wide tory of 64 years.. Their new col publie-one illustrative of Scot- lection, samples of which have just tish humour, an example of which been received, is sufficient to send is provided for every day the

To-day First ten dance at one. into raptures of ecstasy--and other, giving daily-hints on "moter-

Cheero, City Hall, 5-7 p.m. fing by a prominent member, of Association.

Gastro-In- the' Automobile

To-day-Lecture on There Are also calendara with

testinal System," by Mr. Teo Ban Biblical texts, with quotations

ton. Among those present were Tin, H.K. University Union Assem- from Shakespeare, Dickens, Burns and Tennyson; hints on garden- the Officer Administering the Gov.bly Hall, 5.30 p.m. ing, on golf and on household ernment Hsu Sung-ching, General matters, by experts; and "Noble Thoughts." while daily humour is to be found in the "Witty and Wise" calendar.

Picture Postcards,

Mr. T. V. Soong,

November 1-At Hotel Savoy, Dance. Competition, Ballroom (evening dress), 10 p.m.

Dec. 12-Hong Kong Automobile Association third annual dinner

October 31-Scottish Company Wong Keung, High Adviser to the H.K.V.D.C., Hallowe'on Dinner, Government, Commissioner Fan Kee-moo of Finance, Commissioner Kam Tsang-ching of Education, President Chu Chia-wah of Sun Tuck's postcards are regarded, Yat-sen University, Assistant and as ever, as the world's standard Director Sham Taol-woh of the dance. picture postcards. New series are Central Bank, Superintendent Chan

added--several Wei-chou of the Salt Gabelle, Gen: NIEMEYER'S ADVICE constantly being sete by Beatrice Mallet, whose Tao Yich-him of Military Head- "Cute Kiddies" are now so uni-quarters, Admiral. Chan Chak of versally known;

Scottiab

TO ACCEPT.

ATTACKS RESENTED:

and Naval Headquarters, General Lam UP TO AUSTRALIAN PREMIERS other hamour by Fred Buchanan, She-ching of the Gendarmes, Gen-1 that past master in humorous de-eral Tani Ting-kal of the 60th Divi- signs, whilst the latest real photo-sion, and General Auyang Kue, Rebellious Husband (as wife graph studio portraits of H.R.H. totalling more than a hundred high gives away his favourite old suit): Princess Elizabeth have already "And here's some for your wife captured the imagination of the

public. as well,"

Weekly Telegraph, Sheffield.

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wonderment at the immense strides made in the perfection of Christmas cards.

"For Royalty.

A platoon of the Gendarmes and

officials of the Government.

Sydney, Yesterday. Replying to attacks on, Him th a squad of special police of the connection with the New South Bureau of Public Safety, kept order Wales elections, Sir Otto Niemeyer In the streets and the band of the emphasises that he came to Aus- gendarmes played a welcome upon tralia on the invitation of the the minister disembarking from the Federal Government, and gave his advice at the request of the mem- Taishan.

THE "C" DANCING ACADEMY BALLROOM DANCE COMPETITION (Evening Dress)

HOTEL SAVOL

AT

ON

SAT, NOV. 1st. Commencing 10 p.m. Open from

8 p.m. Admission tickets: $2 for a Obtainable at the couple. Studio, 10, Queen's Road Central, 2nd floor.

FIERCE BATTLE WITH SNOWSTORM.

Airmen Given Up For Lost Arrive Safely.

تی

Gramophone Record Postcards. The marvel of this ingenious in- vention has been appreciated far

Winnipeg, Sept. 25. The very idea of 'a and wide.

Minister Soong left the wharf bers of the Loan Council and the Major Burwash, the Canadian tiny disc on Tuck's postcard,

at Mel- flying explorer who was yesterday: playing like an ordinaty. gramo phone record on any gramophone; in the car of Commissioner Fan Premiers Conference has astounded the world. By elec Kee-moo which proceeded directly bourse, whose part, it was to de- reported last after flying conditions possible, has reached his destination! A leading place must be given trical recording, they have pro-to the Tao Sze Gardens in Turg-cide whether or not to accept this in the north had been declared m Major Eurwash and. hia com- to the latest Royal Christmas Cards, duced several new series of dance shan, followed by cars of the advice. which Raphael 'Fuck have had the music, comprising fox trots and officials who went to welcome the The agreement reached was not

official. After a short rest Minister an agreement with him, but bepanion, W. J. McDonough, had been honour of producing once again for waltzes. Other series include a Their Majesties the King and Queen, striking talk on cricket by Jack Soong kindly accorded an interview tween the seven Premiers on what missing 48 hours when their drame

they considered to be the best tle arrival amazed the watchers who: T.R.H. the Prince of Wales and Hobbs, the famous Test cricketer. to representatives of the Press.

Unofficial Visit.

policy to follow in the Interest of had practically given up hope of Try them, they are wonder-

their safety Princess Mary and the Duke and

His trip to Canton is entirely of Australia, Duchess of York, and which, by ful

an unofficial nature, to visit friends He represents only the Bank of A heavy storm, with driving aleet gracious permisston, they are pri

and to enquire after the health England, which has no interest in and snow and high gales of wind, vileged to reproduce for the use of FATHER TUCK'S ANNUAL,

of Mr. Koo Ying-fen of the State Australian finance, other than the had completely demoralised all the public:、

The success of "Milady's Handker- Kiddies look forward eagerly to Council. In Hong Kong, however, desire to serve the public interest means of communication with the chief" series Introduced by them Father Tuck's Annual and they be devoted portion of his time to by averting serious financial dif- provinces of Saskatchewan and two years ago, has been so marked will and that the volume just the problem of establishing of Cus ficulties. He advice was based Alberta In the very midst of this that they have issued a largely in-published is really more delight toms branches to minimise smug solely on a consideration of what storm, out of the swirling snow, ap-

gling.

was in the best interests of all peared the-plane that had been given creased variety of these delightful ful than ever.

Asked as to when likin would be parties and classes in Australia. up/for lost. Andm Christmas missives, which are a

The cover shows a gay carnival charming gift in themselves... scene and within are lots of pretty abolished and the new taxes for- Reuter

Both these and their world-famed and amusing pictures by Harry mulated in Ita stead be enforced, the Minister was positive that "Pat Pourri cards, containing the Rowntree, E. Harding, Sylvia' I. petals of real roses, are immensely Venus, and Gerden Robinson, both would come into effect before

January 1 next. popular with the fair sex.

while the large coloured plates Local Taxes, aro particularly attractive.

As to the abolition of the various There are poems in it, and a The "Art Tapestry," giving the

aundry taxes and duties in Canton, effect of real tapestry; "Pastel song by Carrington Briggs, as Gems," indistinguishable from the well as an Arabian Nights Cross-Minister Soong said that the matter soft

colourful originale: the word Puzzle for the older chil-will be dealt with entirely by. Com missioner Fan,The Minister also "Modera Stadio, bold effects of dren! The stories are of all

Some Features,

Yesterday at noon Minister

LENOX SIMPSON.

MENTAL ATTITUDE MORE DEPRESSING,

DOCTOR'S VIEW.

Tientsiu, Yesterday,

Major Burwash explained that he had been forced to land at Fort Alexander on the shores of Lake" Winnipeg, on account of the violent weather and had been unable to notify headquarters of his where abouts.

Rejoicing is general here that this distinguished Government explorer has not been added to the roll of airmen lost in the northern quests.

His recent exploits in heading

colour most cleverly blended; kinds, comical, quaint, and thrill. furnished the news of the departure Interviewed by Reater this morn expeditions to the magnetic North Full Sall," breezy portrayals ofing. We predict that the "Adven from the capital of Chairman, Chan ng Mr. Lenox Simpson's doctor Pole and to King William Island Ming shu who, he said will return stated that "the patient's condition secured valuable results and attract Fully-rigged sailing ships. The turers of Paw Paw the misto Canton after the convention of continues critical and there are no go worldwide attention.

Painted Window" series, Through boy, and the story ends the 4th Plenary Session.ter signs of improvement en the Open Door," the "Colour Wood-Need" will soon become nursery. cut" series; the Garden Oilette," favourites. Lucky the child who the "Tally Hol" series, the "Buttar finds Father Tuck's Annual in his fly Wing the "Jazz" series and the or her stocking on Christmas morn- "Colorcraft series,, these latter being. It is an ideal Ing perfect facsimile reproductions giftcile de mayores an by a wonderful exclusivo process of Little People's Annual their own.

Calendars.

Christinas

NAVAL OFFICERS.

THEY DID

vincial Government and the 8th while his demise may-secur Song was the guest of the Pro- It was independently learned that Route Army Headquarters at lun momentarily he may possibly linger cheon In the Tao Sza Gardens for a considerable perlot longer, when all the higher officials of the The patient continues to retain con- MARRYING YOUNGER THAN zly Government were presentsciousness and is able to conversé de A charming volume, very well Leaves By Special Train freely with friends, who, however, produced, containing many delight-As Minister Soong had booked are of the opinion, that his mental Tho truly wonderful collection ful tales and poems for quite small his passage on the President Lin- attitude, seeme somewhat more de-

coln which leaves Hong Kong to pressed than formerly Reuter of calendare, numbering over 600 children. beautiful and useful designs of Printed in hold type with magy morrow a special train was pro Shanghal Yesterday

fuse-vided by the Canton-Kowloon Rail-The North China Daily News yes Is ready pages in two

ongly way administration for the Ministerday published a photograph of Admira usands - Illustrated,

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