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FOUR VALVE SCREEN Grid Wire- less Bet, with laud speaker and two pair earphones, in good condition. Apply Box No. 806, e/o "China Mall."
HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY. -On sale at all book-stalls and at the offices of the Publishers, 3A, Wynd- han Street.
"COASTWISE."--Ar Interesting book of cartoons depicting "Happenings" on the Chien Const. Price $1, on sule at the "Chinn Mall"' offices, 3A, Wynd- 'ham Street"
AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for schools by A. H. Crook, W. Kay and -W-L-Handyside."Price" $2;~on-sale-
at the publishers, Newspaper Enter) prise, Lid, 8A, Wyndham Street,
TUITION GIVEN.
PRIVATE LESSONS in English, French, Music, Shorthand and Type- writing. Terms moderate. 6, Almal Villas, Austin Road, Kowloon.
HOME TUITION.
WESTOVER-STEVENAGE, Within an hour from Londen. neighbourhood, SCHOOL for GIRLS
NEW
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ZANTED. For appointment.
September.. One woman In- spector (Chinese), uge not exceed Ing 35. Must hold qualification as trained nurse and be able to speak and write English. Terins: 3 months' probation. Salary, $100. On confirmation of appointment' Salary $150, made retrospective to first appointment. Candidates should apply, in own writing, with copies of testimonials, by, August 22 to Hon. Secretary, HK.S.P.C.. Courts of Justice. Canvassing of members of Committee will dis- qualify.
GENERAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.
HAVING resigned from the position
Compradore to Mears. P. M Pinguet and Company, I have severett my connection with that firm us from 25th July, 1931.
(Signed)."HO SAI-MAN.
HONG KONG REALTY & TRUST COMPANY, LIMITED.
AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of 30 Acents per Share has been de- clared payable on TUESDAY, 1st September next,. on and after which date Dividend Warrants may he obtained upon application at the Registered Office of the Com- pany, 2nd Floor, Exchange Build- ing, Des Voeux Road, Central.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the REGISTER of MEMBERS of the Company will be CLOSED from THURSDAY, 27th August, to MONDAY, $1st August, 1931, both days, inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
C. F. V. RIBEIRO,
Acting Secretary. Hong Kong, 5th, Angust, 1931.
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.
-Public Auctions
THE Undersigned have received
instructions to sell by Public
Auction,.
ON FRIDAY, August 14, 1931, commencing at 11 am,
"at their, Sales Room, 4; Duddell Street.
A Quantity of RADIO and ELECTRICAL
GOODS
and
20 Cases Green Peas. On View on Day of Sale. Terms: Cash on Delivery..
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers
Hong Kong, August 12, 1931.
In healthy instructions to sell by Public THE Undersigned have received
and SMALL POYS. A few Boarders Auction received in the House of the Principal. Individual care and attention. For Particulars apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY,
(Camb, Higher Local, Camb. Teachers' Diploma).. MISS GERTRUDE TURNER,
(National Frodel Higher (Certificate).
MISCELLANEOUS
YOUR VISITING CARDS, nantly and promptly printed.-"China" Mal""} Offee, No. 31, Wyndham St. Tele- phone. 20022.
FOR SALE.
A Selection of the best varieties of RELIABLE AND TESTED Flower and Vegetable SEEDS
Messra. Sutton & Son Reading Mesure. Toogood & Sons, Ltd.,: Southampton
Messis. Arthur Yates & Co., Ltd.,
Pre Sydney.
*
The opportunity of serving you will be pleasure and your commands will have our best attentions!
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& CO
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MONDAY, August 17, 1931,
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Posteards:
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1931.
HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE. Opening Daily Official Quotations 13th, August, 1931,
Next Settlement Day, Tuesday, 25th August.
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Suites of rooms (single and double), Eot and cold water system, all modern sanitation, private bathrooms-attached.
EXCLUSIVE TABLE entirely under European..
management.
Fotol has a splendid aspect in one of the finest locations in. Kowloon, away from nolas, yot easily accessible.
Terms Vory moderate. Resar-' vations by letter or cable.
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On View from Saturday, August 15, 1931
Terms-Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, August 12, 1931.
THE Undersigned have received
Instructions to sell by Public. Auction
ON WEDNESDAY, August 19, 1931,
commoncing at 11 a.m.,..
et The Palace Store", Peking; Building, No. 23, Nathan Road,..
Kowloon
: THE" STOCK-IN-TRADE. Comprising: SKINNY
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