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Tel. 56841.
Tel. 60841.
ON LOK
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10, Wyndham St.,
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Entrance On Lan St. Telephone 22117.
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Central.
Tel. 21255.
TANG YUK, DENTIST
Successor to
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14, D'Agullar Street
TERMS VERY MODERATE Consultation Free.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.
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Call Flag "L" Sole Agents for Kelvin Motors.
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'Phone 20022
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TO LET-To prospective visitors to England ideal accommodation in the West End of London, Centre of theatre land, etc. Good English fare. Moderate charges. 01. Clarendon Road, Holland Park, London, W.11, G. B. Colson.
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LESSONS
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JEWELLERY.
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Sale and Repairing of Gold and Silver Goods. Any kind of Watches, Chronometers, Chronographs, Repeat era, Speedometers, Typewriters and anything in the line of delicate mechanism. A 11 urders executed promptly at moderate rates.
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SPORT NOTICES
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY
THE
CLUB.
THE THIRD EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (wer-
Ther permitting) at Happy Valley on SATURDAY, 18th April, 1931, commencing at 1.30 p.m.
The first bell will be rung at 1 p.m.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE. Members are notified that they and their ladies must wear their badges prominently displayed.
sure.
Of Course
There are HAZARDS ·
The most enjoyable miniature golf course imaginable In the fresh air too!
There will be no more "What
Shall We Do To-night?"
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On the roof in the fresh air FREE TEA
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Our Measurement is Guaranteed Perfection.
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GENERAL NOTICES
WHIST DRIVE,
POLICE RECREATION CLUB
Happy Valley. TO-NIGHT at 8.45.
Admission 50 cts,
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NOTICE.
LIANG CHI-HAO, Managing L, Director, purauant to the power vested in me under Article
No one without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclo- Badges admitting non- members to the Members' Enclo-
of the Articles of Association of sure and Club Rooms at $5 for Gentlemen and $3 for Ladies (both this Company intend to offer to including tax) are obtainable the Shareholders on the register through the Secretary upon fritro- duction by a member, such member to be responsible for payment of all chits, &c.
Badges admitting to Members' Enclosure will not be on sale at
the Race Course.
Members can obtain upon ap- plication to the Secretary badges (limited to ONE) for the free ad- mission to the Members' Enclosure of wives; lady relatives and friends. Names must be stated when applying..
On no pretext will children be permitted in either Enclosure dur- ing the Meating.
on the 20th April, 1931, the re- maining 20,000 Ordinary Shares of the nominal value of $10.00 each issued by the Company at par in proportion to the existing shares held by them respectively
on that date.
Dated this 18th day of April,
1931.
LIANG CHI-HAO,
Managing Director.
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Points of Appeal
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HEAD OFFICE:
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7, Wynditam St, Hong Kong 24, Jordan Road, Yaumati.
SPORTING GOODS.
ATHLETIC GOODS
AT
THE LIANG YOU CO.,
The
70, Queen's Road C.
CRICKET
" WISDEN " BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, LEG GUARDS, ETC: Inspection Cordially Invited.
The Hong Kong Sporting Arms
& Ammunition Store.
Beaconsfeld Arcade.
ROUND THE CINEMAS
MR. SOMERSET MAUGHAM'S SATIRE.
Bibles, Pocket Testaments, Prayer Books and Statlonery.
General Literature Presentation Books Children's Books a Speciality.
THE BOOK & BIBLE DEPOT Wyndham Street.
Next to King's Theatre. Agents for
British & Foreign Bible Society
and The Religious Tract Society.
SHOES.
Pair
Black Dr Brown Shoes from $8.00. Binck of Brown Boots from $8.00. Children's Boots or Shoes from $2.00. Fast styles, most complete atock of all sizes. Repairing a specialty, WONG BIU WOON
21, Pottinger St. Phone 81474.
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For Swatow Goods
and
Chinese Fancy Goods.
OPTICIANS.
THE HONG KONG OPTICAL COMPANY.
'Phone 22232.
58, Queen's Road Central,
OPTICIANS.
HOP SING 28. Pottinger St. Tel. 21420 CANTON116, Sun Kee Bai Rd.
GLASSES STYLED FOR
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63, Queen's Road C.
This one fden would be enough for
many directors, but James Cruze has von Stroheim swallow silk handkerchiefs, est fire, and per- form other equally new stunts-new from a photoplay viewpoint.
and
STRICTLY UNCONVENTIONAL'
And to cap the climax, Erich von Stroheim speaks German, his native The score stands five to two for tongue, in one of the most realistic Great Britain against America in situations of the entire production. the cast of the clever W. Somerset
satire on Maugham's
marriage. "THE LAST PERFORMANCE." HE Undersigned have received "Strictly Unconventional," which
instructions from Mr. John 3. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is showing At the World Theatre from to- Smith, the proprietor of the Stain the Queen's Theatre to-day. | day to Saturday, there is being tion Hotel, to sell by Public Auc- The group of players are probably screened a double attraction: Con- tion,
more predominantly British than rad Veidt and Mary Philbin In ON
any similar collection ever to ap- "The Last Performance" pear in an American picture. Paul Laura La Plante and Fred Kolk In Cavanagh ia from Chislehurst, "Hold Your Man." Kent, and Tyrrell Davis from Sur
The first attraction tells of the biton, Ernest Torrence hails lives of three people, a girl, a from Edinburgh; and Alison Skip- youth and a man, and relates the worth and Mary Forbes from Lon story
three of
passions-love, dón.
desire and hate. The final portion Lewis Stono and Catherine Dale of the film provides dramatic Owen are the sole Americans.scene in a murder trial, where a Stone's birthplace was Worcester, magician, as a witness for the de- Mass, while Miss Owen is the fence, makes a startling confes-
the sion. daughter of an executive of Liggett-Mayers Tobacco Company, and the family home is Louisville, Kentucky.
April 23, 24, and 25, 1931, commencing each day at 10.30 a.m.
at STATION HOTEL, Nos. 65 and 67, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
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A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
comprising:
"THE LAUGHING LADY.” -
In less than a year's time, Ruth Chatterton has risen to a place of prominence in the film world al- most as high as the pinnacle of public favour upon which Clara Bow porches.
Miss Chatterton's fan mail, ac-
A
"Hold Your Man" le an all- talking comedy. Miss La Planto is seen in the role of an artist, who craves for a visit to Paria. She is married to Fred Kolk and sues for a divorce. The complica- tions that arise and the subsequent humour provide good entertain- ment.
"WHOOPEE."
Teak Hatstand, Chesterfield Couch and Chairs, Large Arm- chairs, Bookcases, Side Boards, Folding Screens, Long Mirrors, Pictures, Clocks, Brass Fenders, Brass Ware, Ornament, Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, Flower Stands, etc. Teak Dining Tables, Round and
Many an actor has been on the Square Tables, Dining Chairs, cording to the publisher of a fan stage for 25 years, but few mem- bars of the profession have ever Tenk Sideboarda; Dinner Waggons, magazine, has increased to such a
volume in the past few months that equalled the record set up in 25 Ice. Chests, Filters, Dinner Crockery, Glass Ware, E. P., she is almost as close to the leader-years of acting by Spencer Char- Cutlery, Table and Ceiling Fans, ship held by the flaming haired "Itters, veteran Thespian, who ap Girl" from Brooklyn as anyone pears in support of Eddie Can- tor In "Whoopee", the Samuel elso in the movie world is. Teak and Iron Bedstead, Teak
Her first appearance was in sup- Geldwyn-Florenz Ziegfeld musical Double and Single Wardrobes with port of Emil Jannings in one of riot which comes to the Queen's Bevelled Mirror Doora, Mantle the last pictures he made before Theatre on Sunday. In his time- Pieces, Dressing Tables, Marble his return to Germany "Sins of Mr. Charters has appeared in over Desks, Rattan Ware, Linen: and played in "The Doctor's Secret,” will not be permitted to operate LOVELY SILK STORE Top Washstands, Chest of Drawers; the Fathers." Since then she has 600 separate roles.
Blankets, etc.
"The Dummy," and "Madame X.
Her most recent all-talking-pic- ture is "The Laughing Lady." It comes to the Central Theatre for a three days run, beginning to-day,
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE. The Price of admission to the Public Enclosure is $2 Includ- ing tax, for all persons includ ing ladies and is payable at the Gate.
'Soldiers and Sailors in uniform are admitted half price.
Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, &c.
within the precincts of the Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting:
ENGLISH
Tiffin will be obtaluable in the Students with particular attention to Restaurant in the Public Enclo- pronunciation, by English Barrister (Middle Temple). Apply Box No. 680, c/o "China Mail.?
HOME TUTTION.
WESTOVER-STEVENAGE, Within an hour from London, In healthy neighbourhood SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL ROYS A few Boarders received in Ae House of the Principal
care and ätter:ion.
MTS apply
MISE RUTH CULLEY Papacy (Cambs Higher Local), Helen Camb. Teschers. Diploma).
ure.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 11th April, 1931.
MISCELLANEOUS
YOUR VISITING CARDB nently and promptly
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Sale! (National Prodel, Higher
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DEPARTMENT
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ALEXANDER'S INSTITUT DE BEAUTE
For the best Permanent Finger and, Marcel Waves. Bair Catting and Manicure for Ladies and basket Gentlemen. "Pedder Bldg. 1st Hove, Boom B. Opposite entratos HK. Holal.
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Electrio Lights and Fittings, Porcelain Wash Basins, Shanghai Baths, Cooking Stove, Gas Stove, Water Tanks, Plants and Ferns in Pots, etc.
also
Chubbs Safe. Plano by Montrie,
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A Quantity of BLACKWOOD WARE. Terms: Cash on Delivery,
"THE GREAT GABBO.”
James Cruze, always a source of delightful bits of screen novelties, introduces a fow unique innovations in "The Great Gabbo," his first talk ing picture, now showing in the Majestic Theatre.
As an illustration, this all-dia- logue singing and dancing
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This number has included his rat great successes in "Seven Keys to Baldpate" and "It Pays to Advertise" as well as the privilege of creating the world-famous role of the hired man in George M Cohan's "The Tavorn" with its memorable line that became part of the American language: "What's all the shootin' for Now..as Jerome Underwooda, the testy old millionaire of "Whoopee," he has an opportunity to make use make the necessary arrangements; of all the fruits of his mellowed the chairman of the commission experience.
Tel. No. 23459.' 26A, Des Voeux Road, C. Hong Kon
being Prof. Ruy Mayer of the Lisbon Agricultural College. The twelve
forthcoming World's Grain Ex- the invitation to participate at the
On View from Tuesday, April 21, | tacle, presents Erich von Stro Portugal is the latest recruit to countries that have so far accepted
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neers Hong Kong, April 18, 1981.
the star of the picture, as a ven-hibition and Conference to be held show are: Italy, Peru. Jugoslavia, triloquist, with Tittle Olly," his in Regina in the Summer of 1982 Guatemala, New Zealand, Czecho fe-like mannikin, furnishing the It is officially announced that & Slovakia, the Netherlands, Belgium, secondary motivation of the story, commission has been appointed to Foland, Siam, India and Portugal.
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