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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1931.

'Phone 20022

LAMMERT BROS.

THE CHINA MAIL.

GANDHI PREFERS TO BE IN JAIL.

FOR

CLASSIFIED

ADVERTISING

Twenty-five Words three laser- tions prepaid $1. Every addl tional word four cents for three insertions.

All replies under this heading

must be enlled for,

WANTED.

for the

WANTED. - Emmerators Census. Knowledge of Chinese essen- tial. Work will take place in even- ings and on Saturday afternberis and Sunday.

Fee for the duty, $20, Apply in person to Superintendent of Census, Mercantile Bank

Building,

2nd floor, hetween 4 and 6 p.m.

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Young Rhode Island Cack and Laying Poulet weighing per Fair 11 to 12 s, unfattened. $25

Apply Bux No. 676, c/o

1 pair. "China Mail."

TO LET.

TO LET Ground Floor of No. 8, Des Voeux Road Central; at present in the accupation of the Netherlands Iulia Cominereial Bank; available) from 1st Apr 1, 1931. Apply to David 'Sassoon & Co., Ltd.

TO LET To prospective visitors to England ideal accommodation in the Weat End of London, Centre of theatre land, etc. Good English fare. Moderato charges. #1, Clarendon Road, Holland Park, London, W.11, G. B. Colson.

TUITION GIVEN

AN ENGLISH WOMAN, cultured and nuch travelled, gives LESSONS in ENGLISH CONVERSATION, RAPID TUITION and PERFECT ACCENT GUARANTEED. Eight one-hour lessons $12. Write Bus No. 677, c/o "China Mail.”

HOME TUITION.

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

Particolars apply to

MISS RUTH CULLEY

For

(Camb. Higher Local),

►

CLAREMONT

PRIVATE HOTEL.

Austin Road, Kowloon. (Facing the Kowloon Cricket Club Four minutes from forry

by bus.)

Suites of rooms (single and double), hot and cold water sate, a modern sanitation, private bathrooms attached. EXCLUSIVE TABLE entirely ander European

imanagement.

Hotel has a splendid aspect in one of the finest locations in Kowloon, away from noise, yet Pasily accessible. Ternis very moderate. Reser- vations by letter or cable.

CLAREMONT

Tel.: 57380 & 57385 (Private). Telegraphic Add.: "Fern" H.K. Our motto is "SERVICE.”

Just Unpacked

New

WOVEN EMBROIDERED

BRIDGE COATS

at:-

KASHMIR

SILK STORE

36A, Queen's Road, C. Opposite Queen's Theatre.

GENERAL NOTICES

Camb. Teachers' Diploma) ELEVENTH ANNUAL REDUCTION

MISS GERTRUDE TURNER,

(National Frodel Higher Certlicate),

MISCELLANEOUS

YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed. "China** Mall" Offico, No. 3A, Wyndham St. Tele- phono 20022.

ALEXANDER'S INSTITUT DE

BEAUTE

For the best Permanent Finger and Marcel Waves. Hair Cutting and Manicure for Ladies and Gentlemen. Pedder Bldg. 1at door. Room 5. Tel. 25169. Opposite entrance H.K, Hotel.

For 30 Days. Commencing from 19th January to 18th February, 1931. Come now, don't lose your chance!

The big collection of our CURIOS, PICTURES, JADES, SNUFF BOXES, BLACKWOOD FRAMES, EMBROIDERIES and other PRE- CIOUS ARTICLES are now ready for cheap sale in our show-rooms. For any purchase amounting to $50,00 or $100.00, an extra valu- able article is specially prepared to present to the purchaser.

Your inspection is cordially invited.

THE YUET KOO CHAI CURIO. STORE, Show-room,

No. 16, Upper Lascar Row. Hong Kong. Branch Show-room: HON KOO CHAI, Now Street, Sup-pat-po, Canton.

PHOTO-SUPPLIES GET Frères

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. 23459. 26A, Des Voeux Road, C.. Hong Kong.

FOR SALE

POSTAGE STAMPS CATALOGUES

FOR 1931. You want a Catalogue.

Because it enables you to identify your stamps, to recognise .scarce varieties, to gain a knowledge of stamp values, and to have a basis

PIPPERMINT The Queen

Creme Menthe

An excellent digestrelakannast, The most refreshing

long drink when

taken with

Soda

Water

Distilled at Revæz (His Garonne) France by GE Frères since 1756.

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS,

-Public Auctions

TH

THE Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public

ON

Auction,

FRIDAY, January 30, 1931, commencing at 10.30 am, at No. 6, Linden Avenue (Kowloon).

A Quantity of

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE

(Full particulars from catalogue.) On View from Thursday, Janu- fary 29, 1931.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, January 26, 1981,

"Being Out Complicates Matters."

A LIKELY YARN !

Bombay, Yesterday,

Mahatma Gandhi, asked if he

REMEDY FOR THE SILVER CRISIS.

Europe to Raise the Standard of Asia.

BANKER'S ADVICE.

London, Yesterday. Mr. J. F. Dorling, a Director of had rather be in jail or out, said: the Midland Bank, at a "rehabilita- "I prefer to be in, because being tion of silver" luncheon of the out only complicates matters, Royal Empire Society, said the though I should like to be out as cause of the present unexampled soon as our efforts are crowned world economic crisis was purely with success."-Reuter,

artificial-namely, the unpreced ented discrepancy between the re- lative value of gold and silver.

"Long Live Gandhi."

Shouts of "Long Live Gandhi" The remedy was to restore from large crowds greeted the ar-equilibrium by raising the poise of rival of Mahatma Gandhi and Mrs. grotesquely undervalued silver, by Naidu on their procession to the backing it with gold. house of

"Unless we an Indian merchant can raise the standard of Asia, the where Gandhi is staying. The East will inevitably drag our stan procession was constantly held up dard of living down. The most to enable Gandhi to receive gar-effective way to raise the standard of the East is to restore silver to

HE Undersigned have receive: lands from his admirers.

Tinstructions to sail bevelvlie

Auction

ON FRIDAY, January 30, 1931, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Room,

1. Duddell Street,

Having been held in custody at its rightful, time-honoured post- His Majesty's pleasure for more tion as a co-equal of gold, at a than seven months, Mahatma given ratio, in the money of the Gandhi was released yesterday. world."

Interviewed by Reater's repre-

He concluded by paying that this sentative on the platform

restoration could only be effected ut Chinchwad, near Poona, where he by the nations of the world agree- was waiting for a train to take ing to issue their currency notes him to Bombay. Gandhi declared against both gold and silver, at a that he was keeping an open mind given ratio. He urged the British on the present political situation.

Empire to take the lead in this Elackwood and Tenk Hatstand, self until he had conferred, with

He did not wish to commit him- matter. Reuter. Chesterfield Couch and Chairs,

A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE.

Comprising:-

U.S. CITIZENSHIP FOR ISLANDERS,

Washington, Yesterday. The Senate has passed

a Bili to the House of Representatives providing for the creation of a new Government in American

Flush Cover Drawing Room Suite, colleagues, and especially with SAMOANS RIGHTS. Teak Silver Cabinet, Teak Book Sir Tej Badabur Sapru and other ease, Dining Table, Chairs, Side-members of the Round Table Cor- board, Teak Wardrobe with Bevel- ference, who were now returning led Mirror Doors, Dressing Tables, to India from London. Teak and Camphorwood Chests of

Gandhi stressed the desirability Brawers, Brass, Iron and Teak of the immediate release of all Bedsteuda, Large British and political prisoners sentenced for Tientsin Carpets and Rugs, Cur-carrying out his civil disobedienen tuins, Large Blackwood and Marble campaign. Top Round Table and Stools, "Go Home and Spin." Chinese Hand Paintings, Cutlery, Crockery, Glass Ware. Brass Ori The procession

accompanying naments and Curios, Wardrobe Gandhi was so huge that progress Samoa, extending American cit And Cabin Trunks, Gramophones,

123 made at a snail's pace, zenship to all Samoans, establish- Records and Cabinets, ete.

Gandhi at length appealed to his ing an organised Government with Also

admirers to disperso. The reaponse a single House of Legislature, and was immediate, but vast crowds formulating a besieged the house where Gandh Reuter's American Service.

Bill of Rights.-

A Quantity of Very Fine Porce-ed on the balcony, and finally ap is staying. He repeatedly appear ain Flower Pots and Stands

A Collection of Fine Blackwood Ware

and

One Piano by W. Robinson & Co.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

pealed, "If you love me, go home and spin me some yarn."

Gandhi's Conditions. Gandhi, in an Interview, said that

On View from Thursday, Janu-even if after consulting his friends ary 29, 1931.

LAMMERT BROS..

Auctioneers,

Hong Kong, January 27, 1931.

DONT RUN FOR A

were

LETTER RATES.

POSTAL INCREASES IN CHINA.

Shanghai. Yesterday.

from the Round Table it found that Mr. MacDonald's state- ment warranted co-operation by Congress, the right to picket could the foreign letter rates are

To be effective from February 1, not be abandoned, "nor the right creased by one third.

In-

of starving milions to manufacture The parcel post to Japan, Hong salt."

Kong, Macao, Korea, Kwantung

He pointed out that if those leased Territory, and Formosa are rights were

recognised, most of double. In the case of other the Ordinances would have to be foreign countries they are increas- withdrawn. Gandhi was of opinion ed one-third.-Reuter.

that if the release of Congress leaders was to be effective, then

DOCTOR the release of all passive resisters

Pop an EVANS' PASTILLE into your mouth instead. Their antiseptic vapours will soon relieve you of that cold.

EVANS'

ANTIBERTIĆ

THECAT

Pastilles

From Chemists everywhere. Made in England so a formula of the Liverpool Throm: Horpitak p

25% SPECIAL

DISCOUNT FOR 2 WEEKS

our already low

.Only on

prices. New store with large and varled up-to-date stock. Our motto is small profit and Quick return.

was a necessary condition-Reuter. Quiet Exit.

Rugby, Yesterday.

MEET RISE.

BUTCHER'S SON NOW PREMIER OF ERANCE.

Paris, Yesterday.

At his own request, Mr. Gandhi was not released from Yeravda gaol, Poona, until 11 o'clock last) night. Accompanied by Mrs.

M. Pierre Laval, the butcher's Naidu, the veteran leader of Con- son who becomes Premier of France gress women, he proceeded by at the age of 47, has already made motor-car to 3

wayside station history. Afteen miles away, where he join-in his Ministry, appointing M. He has included a negro ed the train for Bombay.-British Dalgne, the Deputy for Senegal, to Wireless Service.

be Under Secretary for the Colonies. -Reuter.

Mayor Sentenced.

Calcutta, Yesterday.. Chandra Bose has been sentenced

to six months' rigorous imprison- ment.-Reuter.

Rugby, Yesterday. The Government of India's ap preciation of the situation, up to January 25, states that moderate opinion generally recognizes that the Prime Minister's declaration of policy at the conclusion of the India Conference has created new situation, in which all parties [can co-operate to bring the now

constitution to fulfilmånt.

FOT

Constipation Liverighness Biliousness

Skin Blemishes

Sick head-aches

Indigestion

Flatulence,

ARE YOU BEING POISONED?

By re-absorption? That is, re- absorbing into the blood, impurities which ought to be eliminated through the intestines.

Constipated people are constantly in a atate of self-poisoning, because in the unhealthy, congested food-tract; the accumulation of waste-matter is contaminating the blood-stream.

These conditions are favourable for disease germs to obtain ascendancy.

The occasional use of the dainty little

liver and laxutive

pilis

PINKETTES

will prevent RE-ABSORPTION

Dy cleaning the food-tract and ton- ing up the liver and Intestines, they, prevent the accumulation of waste- matter which is so dangerous to health. Pinkettes are truly

LIVER AND LAXATIVE PERFECTION.

PHOTO SUPPLIES.

PHOTOS TAKEN DAY AND NIGHT. Zeiss, Kodaks, Cameras, Films, Plates, and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing and Enlarging.

AT 24 HOURS SERVICE

Price Moderate.

A Trial Order is Solicited.

THE KWONG KWUI CO., LTD.

74, Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.

Tel. 22170.

AT PRESENT OUTDOOR WORK ONLY

K. FUJIYAMA

PHOTOGRAPHER.

NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY & EN- LARGEMENTS A SPECIALITY, ENLARGEMENTS CAN BE MADE FROM ANY PHOTOGRAPH. NEW, OLD OR FADED.

WEDDINGS, GROUPS AND INTERIORS A FEATURE.

SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO DEVELOPING, PRINTING AND ENLARGING AMATEURS' PHOTOGRAPHS AT A VERY MODERATE CHARGE.

PROMPT DELIVERY GUARANTEED.

I can give you as good results as any Photographer in the City and better than 95% of them

TEMPORARY OFFICE:

214, Johnston Road, Hong Kong.

CHINESE NEW YEAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

PENINSULA HOTEL

a

Tuesday, 17th February, 1931.

The Nationalists in the Legisla- tive Assembly have accepted the statement as welcome and gratify- ing, and approve of the principles underlying it, subject to further copsideration after detaila have

| @_@] [@¶¶¶LOVELY SILK STORE been evolved. They will appeal

COASTWISE

by

ALGIE" BENNETT. An interesting book

of Cartoons depicting. "Happenings" on the China Coast

PRICE $1.00.

on which to buy, sell or exchange. Now on sale at

BREWERS

GRACA & CO., WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Dealers in Postage Stamps and EXCELSIOR BOOK STORE.

Philatelic Goods, Post Cards, and at the Publishers Prayer Books, Garden Seeds, Toys,

No. 10, Wyndham Street.

The Newspaper Enterprise, Ltd. Mon China Mail Building.

to the rest of the country in No. 2, Stanley Street. Tel. 23100.securing modification and Im

(Adjoining DAguilar Street.)

AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY by

A. IL CROOK, OBE, MA. W. KAY, MAA

W. L. HANDYSIDE, MA, ES PRICE $2.00.

NOW ON SALE AT THE PUBLISHERS

The Newspaper Enterprise Ltd, China Mail Offices.

provements.

The Muslims. In the Assembly acknowledge the efforts of the British Government to meet in full) the political aspiration of India, and accept the necessity of certain safeguards during the period of transition. They approve in parti. cular of the Prime Minister's an-] nouncement. regarding guarantees; for minorities-British Wireless Service.

Printing

Job

PLASONABLE

PRICES

THE NEWSPAPER “ENTERPRISE ISTO. GHANA, NGAIL ELDE. (A) SA WYKONAN MYE

Chinese New Year's Day Carnival

Dinner Dance (8.30 p.m. to midnight). Dinner $6.00 per person.

After Dinner Dance $2.00 per person.

HONG KONG HOTEL

Monday, 16th February, 1931.

Chinese New Year's Eve Carnival,

Dinner Dance --

(8 p.m. to 1 à.m.).

REPULSE BAY HOTEL

Chinese New Year's Eve Carnival

Monday, 16th February, 1931.

Tuesday, 17th February, 1931.

EVENING CELEBRATIONS: Chinese, Fancy or Evening Dress.

Dinner $6.00 per person.

Dinner Dance (8.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.) Chinese New Year's Day Special Tea Dance

(4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.)

Motor Coach from Repulse Bay Hotel to Hong Kong Hotel 1.15 a.m.

Tables for the above may be reserved at any of our Hotels.

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.