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THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1931.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

AUTUMN FASHIONS.

GENTLEMEN'S TAILORS.

PLUS FOURS

AT

THE SMARTEST

TAILORS

IN TOWN.

WING HING CO.

Gentlemen'a Tailors 64 Queen's Ed c.

Tel. 21417

CURIOS AND ANTIQUES

JADE TREE, INC.

PENINSULA

HOTEL ARCADE

Tel. 58051.

NEW SHIPMENT

OF

BEAUTIFUL LINGERIE

PYJAMAS

MANDARIN COATS

EMBROIDERIES.

DENTIST.

HARRY FONG, Dentist,

lat floor, No. 74, Queen's Road

Central. Tel. 21255.

TANG YUK, DENTIST

Successor to

the late SIEN TING, ›

14, D'Aguilar Street,

TERMS VERY MODERATE Consultation Free.

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.

THE GLOBE FOOK CHEONG

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO, LTD.

72, Queen's Road, Central. Tel. 23270.

ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS.

W. S. BAILEY & CO. LTD.,

Kowloon Bay,

New Work & Repairs.

Cali Flag "L": Sole Agents for Kelvin Hotora.

FOREIGN GOODS STORE.

YEE HING*

TOMEY & COMPANY (Late of 24 Pottinger St.) Large Selection Felt Hats, Woolen Socks, Woolen Swenters, Woolen Underwear Gents. Boots and Shoes.

Gold Watches and Clocks,

62, Des Voeux Road C. Tel. 23016

GREAT REDUCTION ON 'SHAVEWELL ”

A Marvellous Shaving Cream

Usual $1.50 now 75 cents.

at TEE HING, (Tomey & Company)

(Late of 24, Pottinger Street)

62, Des Voeux Rond G. Tel 23016.

HAIR DRESSERS.

LEE YEE,

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hair Dressers & Booksellers. No. 12, D'Aguilar Street, (opposite Queen's Theatre).

ON LOK

10. Wyndham St.,

1st floor.

Entrance On Lan St.

Telephone 22317.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S

HAIR DRESSING SALOON.

Expert Barbers. Moderate Charges.

SHOES.

Footwear of High Quality. Footwear Within Your Means. Footwear That Has Long Life FAIR & COMPANY,

18, Wyndham Strect. Tel. 26204.

Pair- Leather Bole Canvas Shoes ... 4.50 Crepe Rubber Sole Canvas Shoes $5,00 Crepa/Rubber Buckskin Ehoes: $10.00 Black or Brown Shoes from $6.09 Black or Brown Boots from... 8.00 Children's Boots or Shoes from 2.00

Best styles, most complete stock of all sizes. Repairing a specialty. WONG SIU WOON Pottinger St. Phone: 81474.

ailored

BROWN'S

FOR PERFECTION IN WINTER SUITS.

2nd fl, Rutton Bidg., 7. Duddell St. (opp. Gospel Hall). Tel. 23056.

Evening Wear

for

Gentlemen.

Tailors of the Highest Clast

TUNG HING CO.

62, Queen's Rd. C. Tel. 21037,

Winter Suits

Made to Order.

7

Our Measurement

is Guaranteed Perfection.

Prices Within the Means of

Everyone.

YEE SING

Gentlemen's Tailor. 12, Wellington St.

Tel. 21839.

First-Clans Talluring With the Latest Suitings

For Winter Wear.

Cloth to Plesso You. Cut to Perfection. Finish With Style. Leads to Satisfaction. JHANDAD

MASTER TAILOR. 4. Peking Bldg., Nathan Rd., Kowloon,

LADIES' TAILOR,

LATEST STYLES

IN

WINTER DRESSES

AND

OVERCOATS.

Large Block of Good Materials.

FOR SALE

CHINA MAIL.

ROUND THE CINEMAS THE PEKING MAN.

"THUNDERBOLT"

TO "UNDERWORLD."

SUCCESSOR

ABOUT 1,000,000 YEARS OLD.

IN SING SING.

A new, different, tremendously important all-talking picture open- ed in the Central Theatre last night. It is George Bancroft's great successor to "Underworld"

"Thunderbolt."

SCIENTIFIC INTEREST,

The following extract from the London Daily Mail is of particular interest in view of Professor J. L Shellshear's Rotarians last week:

Has Darwin's theory of evolu tion been horne nut by the dis-i First night audiances wero covery near Peking of the fossilis thrilled as they have seldom been ed skull of the "Peking Man," thrilled by any moving picture be-estimated to be about one million fore as the dramatic sequences of years old? It has, in the opinion "Thunderbolt" took thom from the of one great scientist who discuss- heart of throbbing Harlem, New ed the matter with a Daily Mail York's great Negro metropolis, to reporter. the awe-inspiring setting of Sing

Intense interest was aroused in Sing's Condemned Row; through scientific circles recently by the the night club of New York's "black statement by Dr. G. Elliot Smith, belt" to "Little Green Door" where Professor of Anatomy at London society claims its penalty for, University, who has returned to crime.

Britain from the scene of the dis Josef von Sternberg. maker of covery—a cave at Chou Kou-tien, "Underworld," directed "Thunder near Peling. Dr. Elliot Smith bolt." which accounts for its grip believes that the skull "represents ping reproduction of contemporary the most primitive type of human life. It events are the episodes being ever discovered" and that it which the newspapers blazon forth provides evidence fer linking to every day; its episodes are the in- gether two types of prehistoric Mimate details behind the curtain of man-the Java apé-man and tho these gripping events; its chief Piltdown (Sussex) man--which character is a mighty king of the have hitherto been considered as lawless land which continually almost irreconcilable. threatens law-abiding society.... the underworld.

Sir Arthur Smith Woodward, the George Bancroft has done a great 'acientist who co-operated in the piece of work, greater than he discovery of the Piltdown skull in offered in "Underworld" because, in 1912, told a Daily Mail reporter: "Thunderbolt" he talks. Likeable To my mind, the most import Richard Arlen and lovely Fay Wray have the supporting leads and a brilliant cast of character actors carry the true-to-life roles.

"Thunderbolt" is a new picture ... one that takes a new lead in. motion picture excellence. It is entertaining, revealing, and wholly interesting.

"HER PRIVATE LIFE."

First National's all-talkie film "Her Private Life" now being screened in the Majestic Theatre, is a diversion from the ordinary picture, but instead deals with Bri- tain's aristocracy. It is a fine pro- duction, with a splendidly selected east.

The players are Lady Helen. Hay- den (Billte Dove), Ned Sayer (Wal ter Pidgeon), Sir Bruce Hayden (Montague Love), Sir Emmett Wildering (Brandon Hurst), Lady Wildering (Mary Forbes), the Han. Harry Charters (Roland Young). Rudolph Solomon (Holmes Her- bert), Mrs. Leslie (Thelma Todd), and Timmins (Zasu Pitts).

Darwin Borne Out.

LAMMERT BROS.

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.

-Public Auctions

THE Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public Auction,

ON

FRIDAY, January 30, 1931, commencing at 10.30 am, at No. 6. Minden Avonue (Kowloon).

A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE

(Full particulars from catalogue.)

On Viow from Thursday, Janu ary 29, 1931.

Terms: Cash on Delivery,

LAMMERT BROS..

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, January 20, 1931.

instructions to sell by Publie THE Undersigned have receive:l

Auction

ON

FRIDAY, January 30, 1931, commencing at 2-30 p.m.,

at their Sales Room,

4. Duddell Street.

A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE.

Comprising:-

Blackwood and Teak Hatstand, Chesterfield Couch and Chairs,} Flush Cover Drawing Room Suite, ant point in the discovery is Teak Silver Cabinet, Teak Book- that it bears qut Darwin's theory case, Dining Table. Chairs, Side-

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

SPECIALISTS IN BEAUTY.

SWATOW DRAWNWORK

FOR THE LADIES,

JULIETTE

from

NEW YORK,

The only akfiled specialist in Hong Kong who is aklit-

ed in the art of Permanent Waving.

ONLY

TWO

HOURS

TO

AMERICAN BEAUTY SHOP.

Transfigure

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Wing Lok Bldg., Kowloon.

56213.

MADAM KATIE'S BEAUTY PARLOUR 81, Wing Lok Building, Kowloon.

of man's evolution from the apo3oard, Teak Wardrobe with Bovel- Tel. 56841. in every respect. In the case led Mirror Doors, Dressing Tables, of the Java skull, only a frag Teak and Camphorwood Chests of ment was found, and similarly, Drawers, Brass, Iron and Teak the Sussex akull was incomplete. Bedsteads, Large British and Here, however, is an entire fos-Tientsin Carpets and Rugs, Cur- silised skull, which bears a closetains, Large Blackwood and Marble resemblance to that of an ape, Top Round Table and Stools, and is yet a true man's skuls. Chinese Hand Paintings, Cutlery, It is an extremely important Crockery, Glass Ware, Brass Or- link between man and ape, and naments and Curios. Wardrobe yet shows a distinct lapse. be and Cabin Trunks, Cramophones, tween the two. It is impossible Records and Cabinets, etc. dis- actually to gauge these coveries in years, but this skuli is said to be about 1,000,000 years old. It shows that man was established for a consider.

also

A Collection of Fine Blackwood Ware

and

A Quantity of Very Fine Porce- ably greater period tlfan this, ain Flower Pots and Stands and points to three distinct types of

man existing at this One Piano by W. Robinson & Co. time as far apart as Peking,

Terms: Cash on Delivery. Java, and Sussex,

Although it

is a remarkable step forward,

LAMMEIT BROS.

Auctioneers.

On View from Thursday, Janu- more discoveries will have to be ary 29, 1931. made before we can bridge the gulf between man and ape, Professor J. L. Myres, president of the Royal

Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, deacribed the discovery a of paramount importance.

FRANCE'S EXECUTIONER.

Present Holder Of Office To Retire.

The story opens in the ancestral home of Sir Bruce and Lady Hay- den in Staffordshire, where they have a fox-hunt, and many guests are invited, Though married to Sir Bruce, Lady Helen falls for an American guest, Ned Sayer, whom Sir Brace dislikes, and, at dinner denounces Sayer as a card cheater. Through the subsequent scenes, we Bec that. Lady Helen is granted a

When the occupant of an official decree nisi, and she leaves Home position In -France retires he is for New York, where her living is usually given the title of honorary met by pawning pearls. However, holder of the office, and it is in this her beauty attracts Rudolph Solo- sense that Monsieur Anatole Deibler mon, a rich jewellery magnate, who will shortly become "Honorary is sympathetic with Lady Helen, Executioner to the French Re- and offera marriage. She is re- public.".

luctant, and through moments of It is announced that he is going despair she leaves the hotel door out of business, and that he is al- and is knocked down by a passing ready building the villa in Paris in ychicle. Lady Helen is not badly which he proposes to spend his later injured, and is carried in to a sofa,years. However, it appears that where her past lover, Ned Sayer, the appointment, which carrles a meets her face to face, and so-it salary of £150 a year, and £80 for expenses and assistants, will not go The talking on the whole is very out of the family, for it is said that i

Ladice Stockings & Kuitting Wool.ends.

THE CHINESE SILK HOSIERY

STORE

Tallor: Lee Mow.

1, D'Agullar Street. Tel. 25801.

New Felt Hata Just Received

From Paris.

New Colour Schemes For Autumn Dresses.

-

CHEONG SHING

Ladies' Tallor. Nathan Road, Kowloon.

LAMP SHADES..

BUY DIRECT FROM

JORJETAS SOCKS

clear.

"MAN, TROUBLE.”

is Andre Auprecht, will in futurs

a nephew of Deibler, whose name

be in command of the guillotine.

Executions in France are still nominally public, and held in open More than 100 fashionably

front of prisona, al- squares in growned women appear as guests though spectators are in fact kept in the night club scenes of "Man at a distance by troops, and by the Trouble," the Fox Movietone all early hour which is chosen, so that talking drama which opens its

these events are no longer the engagement to-day in the Queen's spectacular displays which they re- Theatre. The gowns which they mained almost until 1914. wear are the latest creations of

'Hollywood's most famed designer, mits genuine love to win and have already been copied by menacing influences.

many amart and exclusive mediates.

During these delightful sequences

Dorothy Mackalli and Sharon Lynn,

“ROMANCE!"

Hong Kong, January 27, 1031.

Just Unpacked

New

+

WOVEN EMBROIDERED BRIDGE COATS

at:-~

KASHMIR SILK STORE

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

OUR

LADIES' TAILORING

DEPARTMENT

undertakes to execute orders FOR MAKING DRESSES & GOWNS on latest styles with

In 16 hours.

over LOVELY SILK STORE

who enact the featured feminine) Greta Garbo is about the last roles, each sing two songs, com person in the world whom you

No. 2, Stanley Street. Tel. 22100, (Adjoining D'Agullar Street.)

posed especially for the picture and would expect to find shouting from ¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶)|||||||| for these two artistes by James house tops.

Hanley and Joseph MacCarthy. Yet that is exactly what the Milton Sills, and Kenneth Mac- Swedish star had to do in one of the atarring Konna play the leading masculine Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer parts, with the supporting cast in-vehicle which is showing on Sunday cluding such screen dotables as in the queen's Theatre. - Roscoe Karne, Oscar Apfel, James In the scene Mirs Garbo had to Bradbury, Jun., Lew Harvey appear at a window on the top Edythe Chapman, and Harvey floor of an hotel building and shout Clark,

down to Gavin Gordon on the Berthold Viertel, noted European street below. A hydraulle camera THE B-B-C-COMPANY director, transferred the picture to and microphone elevator, were used the all-talking screen after George by Clarende Brown, director, to Manker Watters and Marlen Orth screen the scene in continuous had adapted the story and Wattore action. and Edwin Burke had written thé

SAVE YOUR MONEY:

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FOR Chinese Arts and Products Silk Lamp Shades'

A Speciality.

18, Ice House Streat

Phone 20065.

WORK SHOP.

249, Queen's Ed. East.

COASTWISE

*by

* ALGIE” BENNETT.

An interesting book of Cartoons depicting "Happenings" on the China Coast

PRICE $1.00.

Now on sale at Lewis Stone heads the support" BREWERS | dialogue,

Ing cast in the picturisation of the

WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW The adaptation was made from famous Edward Sheldon stage play

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love of two men for one woman, and Mathilde: Cortont, Henry Armetta, The Newspaper Enterprise, Lid. the struggle does not end until the Elliott Nugent, and Countess Nina

hand at Fafe reaches out and per de Liguoro.

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Tel. 60831.

JEWELLERY.

JEWELS AND DIAMONDS

At

ISACK & CO.

es, Queen's Road, Central

KJEWELRY SILVE

WINDSOR BROS.

We have D large Selection of Diamond Rings sultite for New Year Presents.

Call early and avold disappointment.

Established 1008. 56, Nathan Rd., Kowloon,

EUROPEAN

WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER AND ENGRAVER. Sale and Repairing of Gold and Silver Goods.

Any kind

of Watches. Chronometers. Chronographs. Repeaters, Speedometers, Typewriters and anything it the line of delicate mechanism. All orders executed promptly at moderate rates.

M. BOGDATSKY, No. 58, Nathan Rd. Kowloon.

OPTICIAN.

THE HONG KONG OPTICAL COMPANY,

'Phone 22232,

53, Queen's Road Central.

OPTICIANS.

GLASSES STYLED FOR

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Optical Company.

81, Queen's Road C.

Gorgeous Underwear

Kimonos

Pyjama Suits and

Shawls.

SWATOW

WENG

LEE CO.

52, Nathan Rd., Kowloon.

For Swatow Goods

and

Chinese Fancy

Goods.

FOOK WENG & CO.

THE ONE PRICE STORE.

The Stockists of New LINENS & SILK LINGERIE with uncommon

designs, CLOISONNE & PEWTER

ware of excellent quality

at

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China Buildings.

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Drawn-Work, Embds. & Curios Prices are, moderate.

J

PERFUMES.

PERFUMERY,

TOILET ARTICLES, PATENT MEDICINES.

WELCOME & CO.

6, Kowloon Hotel Bldg.

•Phone 57328.

PHOTOGRAPHERS.

PHOTO

GRAPHS

DEVELOPING, PRINTING,

ENLARGING

and FRAMES.

LEUNG YIK KEE

12, Wyndham St.

SILK STORE.

GREAT

REMOVAL SALE

AT THE

TAJMAHAL SILK STORE

5. Wyndham St.

Tel. 26180.

SPORTING GOODS,

ATHLETIC GOODS !

TOYS!

THE LIANG YOU COMPANY

70, Queen's Road C...

CRICKET

"WISDEN" BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, LEG GUARDS, ETC. Inspection Cordially Invited.

The Hong Kong Sporting Arms & Ammunition Store. Beaconsfield Arcade,

TYPEWRITER DEALERS.

TYPEWRITER DEALERS AND REPAIRERS, OFFICE SUPPLIES.

HOP SING TYPEWRITER CO. 28, Pottinger Bl,"

Tel. 21420.