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SUNDSTRAND

ADDING-SUBTRACTING

FOR

SPEED

SIMPLICITY

RELIABILITY

ACCURACY

COMPACTNESS

MACHINES.

GUNGS

Sole Agents:—

DODWELL & CO.,

"THE HOUSE OF QUALITY"

Perfumes, Powders,

Toilet Requisites, Beauty Preparations

and

DRUGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

PARKE DAVIS PRODUCTS A SPECIALITY.

THE CHINA DISPENSARY,

82, Queen's Road, Central,

SUN HELMETS

For Naval, Military and Civilian Wear.

We have now. received a ful! selection of Sun

Helmets suitable for all

Occasions and

-guaran-

teed Sun Proof as well as Rain-

proof.

Also latest styles in STRAW HATS.

Prices moderate.. Inspection invited

THE BAKILLY CO., LTD.

153-155, Des Voeux Road, Central.

DIAL 28021.

For our

representative to

demonstrate its

powers in

your office.

LTD.

'Phone 20022

FOR

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Twenty-five Words three inser- tiona prepaid $1. Every addi- tional word four cents for three Insertions.

کرے

All repiles under this heading must be called for,

WANTED.

THE CHINA MAIL.

GOVERNMENT NOTICES

G.

R.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS

PARTIC

the

of the Sale by Public Auction to be held un MONDAY, 11th day of May. 1931,

24 years less three days.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

FUTURE OF FILMS IN

EDUCATION.

Great Power for Harmony.

VALUABLE SERVANT.

"The schoolmaster who first made

at use of printed books in his class was

# p.m., at the Offices of the an innovator of no uncertain kind," Public Worka Department, by writes Lord Gorell in the Quarterly Order of His Excellency the Gov- Review, "the invention of the type- ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land writer added a new subject to the at Shamshuipo. in the Colony specialised curriculum for those of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 about to take up a commercial years, commencing from 1st July, career. And now we have knock- 1898, with the option of renewal ing at the doors and beginning to ot A Crown Ron: 10 he fixed clamour for admittance insistently by the Surveyor of His Maiesty and often, it must be admitted, very| the King, for one further term of ignorántly a host of new devices of which the gramophone, the film, and wireless are the most conspicuous.

"The power of the film. Ita broad appeal to and Influence upon the minds of millions, both young and old, has become too obvious to be ignored; and other older, and in some respects simpler, mechanical devices are being increasingly used for instructional purposes of a special character. For example,} the advantage of a gramophone re-i cord, tirelessly and fauRicasly re- peating phrases of a foreign langu- age, can be readily appreciated by a language master who is rarely faultless and never tireless.

Aland Lot No. 11.

Cheung Sha Wan

Tegistry No.

Locality.

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Boundary

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ft.

ft. FL. 12.

atmat

Ar per main plea 412

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➡Ansual Benial

SALE OF STEAM VESSEL POLLY.

No Serious Attempt. **Records are being used by langage learners to-day and with uccess; but the film, so much more versatile and with such infinitely

great possibilities, has hardly be- gan its conquest. Here and there throughout Britain # few en- thusiasts are employing it, but no

■ENDERS are invited up to the serious attempt has yet really been 25th May, 1931, for the pur-made to harness its powers to the chase of the above named vosself service of education, and whibit it as she lies in the basin it H.31. has been waiting outside the doors Naval Depot, Kowloon,

It has added to itself speech and

T

Full particulars of the vessel penalised our innguage by the birth and conditions of sale, and per-of the odious world 'talkic." mits to view, may be obtained on "Much as some of the influences application to the Naval Store of this many-headed creature may Officer. H.M. Dockyard. Hong be deplored, it does not seem pos- Kong, and tender forms will be sible to doubt the extent of the good Issued on payment of a deposit of it has already, even in ita crude $200 returnable when decision on youth, effected in the world. the tenders has been reached.

The vessel will be on view at H.M. Naval Depot, Kowloon, from the 2nd May,

The vessel is sold without restrictions as to future use.

Tendera will be received in the office of the Naval Store Officer, H.M. Dockyard, Hong Kong. up to noon on Monday, 25th May, 1931.

COMPANY MEETINGS

CHINA ENTERTAINMENT & LAND INVESTMENT CO., LTD.

When the film is viewed in all its aspects as it is in all countries to- day, it is evident that it has already become a valuable servant of man- kind, bringing glimmerings at least of knowledge where before was ignorance. replacing indifference by interest, and apart altogether from its great task of adding to human enjoyment, enriching the forces which are slowly making for the harmony and co-operation of the nations of the world."

ARABIA FAMINE TERROR.

Thousands Dying Of Starvation.

Basrah, April 5. GIVEN It is reported from the southern

NOTICE IS HEREBY GARY desert that thousands of shepherd

tribesmen and their stock are dying of thirst and starvation.

over

GENERAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS will be held at the Ra gistered Offices of the Company,

Last year, at this time, motorists King's Theatre Building, 5th floor in the desert were driving on SATURDAY. the 36th day of green grass and flowers for miles. May, 1931, at 11 o'clock in. the This year the lack of rain has forenoon, to receive the Directors' stopped all growth and not a blade Report and Accounts for the period of grass is to be seen. ended 31st December, 1930,,to Many of the wells have com- WANTED Good House Boy. Know-elect Auditors, and to transact pletely dried up and the men and ledge of Valeting essential. Apply Box such other business No. 087, c/o "China Mail."

may be women of the tribes properly transacted at an Ordin-skeletons. Children are dying ary General Meeting of the Com-in ecores, and those that live are getting scarcely anything to And Notice is further hereby drink or ent Donkeys may be FOR SALE Victrala Cabinet Gramo-given that the Register and Trans- seen standing lànguidly until they phone in excellent condition with 200 fer Books' of the Company will be drop through sheer exhaustion. records. No reasonable offer refused. closed from the 9th to the 16th Sheep and goats have no flesh on For further particulars apply to Box day of May, 1981, both days inclu- them at all. No. 688, c/o "China Mail."

FOR SALE

TO LET.

TO LET-Furnished House with ser- vants for one year or longer in Farn- ham, Surrey recop. rooms, 6 bed. rooms, attic, all modern conventences, garage, tennis lawn. For further de- tails apply to P.O. Box 178, Yokohama,

pany.

sive.

as

Hong Kong, 80th April, 1981.

LIANG CHI-HAO,

Managing Director.

THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

TGENERAL

are

like

Much luckier are the tribes that have remained by the rivera or at

Those the deeper wells.

unfor- tunates who have been caught in thie water shortage are now too weak to move and most of them, it ia expected, will die where they

art.

In the north of Nejd the same tragedy of starvation is being enacted. Thousands of the poor- TO LET. To prospective ialtors.co

er Bedouins have not a chance of England ideal accommodation in th West End of London. Centre of

HE FIFTIETH ORDINARY surviving, and the Summer of 1931 theatre land, etc. Good English fare

MEETING OF will be remembered as the most Moderate charges. C1, ClarendoSHAREHOLDERS will be held at

terrible in north, Central Arabla Road, Holland Park, London, W. the, Offices of the Undersigned on

for many years. G. B. Colson..

TUESDAY, the 19th May, 1981, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Agents, together with a Statement of Ac-

TUITION GIVEN

GENERAL NOTICES

OVERSEAS AGENTS

WANTED

PRIVATE LESSONS In Engilah, counts for the year ended the Bist French, Shorthand, Typewriting and December, 1980.

by British Arm doing Mail Order Re- Music for Ladies and Children. Terme

tail Trade in: Cloth and Garments for The SHARE REGISTER and Men's Wear.. moderate. 0, Aimal Villas, Austin

Competitive prices TRANSFER Road, Kowloon

BOOKS will be liberal commission. Correspondence CLOSED from the 5th to the 19th In Engilah preferred. Apply, with May, 1981, both days inclusive.

references: Box 100, Whitehall 16, Whitehall Road, Leeds, England.

ENGLISH LESSONS given to Students with particular attention to prononciation, by English Barrister (Middle Temple). Apply Box No. ,680, c/o "China. Mall.”

: HOME TUITION.

WESTOVER-STEVENAGE Within In kamithy

JARDINE, MATHESON &

[Y CO., LTD.,

General Agents. Hong Kong, 28th April, 1931.

NOTICE.

THIS IS TO NOTIFY the Public

that. Mr. P. J. CARNELL is not associated and has no connec. tion with, and on no account is authorised to collect money for the undermentioned Companies.

Should any person or persons do

seighbourhood: SCHOOL For GIRLS LAMMERT BROS. business with him on our behalf

And SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal individuel caro and Altoption. For Particulars apply

toropt

MISS RUTH CULLEY

(Camb. Higher Local}, Camb. Teachers' Diploma); MISA GERTRUDE TURNER,

National Frodel Higher

Certificate).

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND BURVEYORS.

Public Auctions

we will accept no responsibility for such transactions. By Order, Nekopaper Enterpriss, Ltd. Hong Kong Herald Publishing Co. Hong Kong Dollar Directory Co.

Hong Kong 4th May, 1971,

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1931.

SAVE

Clothes Expense DRY CLEAN

at

SAVING PRICES

BUT BEWARE

of cheap Dry Cleaning. So called Chemical Cleaning is soap and water with a little spirit spotting. Such methods do not preserve cloth from moth and other insects.

There is no surer method to preserve your clothes during the Summer than Genuine Dry Cleaning and Sealing in a Moth Proof Bag.

SPECIAL VALETERIA SERVICE. Commencing May, 1931, at No. 2, Peninsula Hotel Arcade and at No. 364, Nathan Road (next door to Majestic Theatre).

THE STEAM LAUNDRY CO.

Sanitary Laundrymen, Dyers and Dry Cleaners. Receiving Depots and Agouta :---

Hond Office & Works; Mungkok, Tel. 57002 (Kowloon Hotel Depot). Hong Kong Depot: 16, Stanley Street, Tel. 21279. Peak Hotel Depot: Peningala Hotel (Visitors only). Hong Kong Hotel (Visitors only).

"Drinking Water of

Absolute Purity"

This is a slogan recognized by everybody as essential

to health, and is usually associated with

SALUDOR

AND

DELPHIN FILTERS

We have just received a large shipment of these filters in sizes from 1 to 6 gallons.

MAKE YOUR SELECTION RIGHT NOW.

THE SINCERE CO., LTD.

Quality Tells

Whisky in a class by itself, A which has been in the hands of the same family ever since its inception, and which through longycatsofpopular- ity has steadily maintained its aniquestandard of excellence,

· “Chatrooms Dalby hatal *

Wm.Sanderson & Son L1a Distillers

Estd. 1863.

LEITH

NQUEVA SCOTCH WHISKY

VAT

69

LEITH

Age:

LOXLEY COMPANY