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TUITION.

PRIVATE LESSONS in Laglish, French, Music, Shorthand and Type- writing. Terins moderate. 6, Almal Villas, Austin Road, Kowlonu.

HOME TUITION. WESTOYER-STEVENAGE Within In healthy. an hour from London. neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALI, POYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal.

and attention, Individuul, care Particulars apply to:

MISS RUTH CULLEY,

For

(Camb, Higher Local, Gamb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER,

(Nationa! Frodel Higher (Certificate).

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

APPOINTED SOLE AGENTS.

MESSRS. GRAÇA & CO., of 10, Wyndham Street, Hong Kong, have been appointed by Messrs. Toogood & Sons Ltd., the King's Seedsmen, to be their sole agents for Hong Kong & South Chinn. a selection of Messrs. Graca & Co. have already received

Mesere. Messrs. Toogood's & Sons seeds or this season. Toogood's have also sent some very attractive Hlustrated catalogues entitled "Everything for the Garden 1931" which will

be presented on application to

Mesri. GRACA & CO., 10, Wyndham Street,

G.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE

CHINA

MAIL.

SPORTS NOTICES.

GENERAL NOTICES.

FOR SALE.

THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB.

INAUGURAL RACE An Attractive European Residence

will be held

at Taipo.

THE MEETING

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1931.

HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE. Opening Daily Official Quotations 3rd Sept., 1931. "Next Settlement Day, Monday, 28th Sept., 1931

STOCK

Day- Sell-

OYA *TE

Banks.

Sales on Plu.. Last dividend and when paid

YOR?

(weather permitting) at the Arela Preta. Macao, on SUNDAY; Sep-ITUATED South of Railway. tember 1931, commencing at between Tai Po and Talpe Hong Kong Bank.....$

1.30 p.m..

The First Bell will be rung at

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE. Members are notified that they and their ladies must wear their Badges prominently displayed.

No one without a Badge will be admitted to the Members' En- closure.

Badges admitting Non-Members to the Members' Enclosure at $1

Chartered Bank ....................

*

C.

.384

Market Stations, containing 8 Re- ception Rooms and 4 Bed-rooms, 2 Bathrooms, English Baths fitted Mercandle Bk., AB. [ with hot and cold water. Flush Bank of Asia Water-closet, Fitted for Electric

fasurance. light. Hard wood floors, Lawo, &c.

For further particulars, apply Causalas...

Union las. Superintendent of Crown Lands, P.W.D., or District Officer, North,

China Underwritess ...$ Taipo.

Chins Fire Ins. ....

H. K. Fire Int.

{

ench are obtainable through the LAMMERT BROS.

Secretary upon introduction by a Member.

Members can obtain upon appli-

HE Undersigned have received Tinstructions to sell by Public catlón to the Secretary Badges

Auction

ON

(limited to two) for the free ad- mission to the Members' Enclosure

of the Sale by Public Auction WEDNESDAY, September 9, 1931, of Wives, Lady Relatives and

to be held on TUESDAY, the 3th day of September, 1931, at 8 p.m., at the Offices of the

Works Public

Department, by Order of His Exrellency the Gov- ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land at Tai Kok Tsui, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Registry No.

Lucaling.

G.

ft. Abubt.

Asi per made pilna, 31,800 216'ēj

PUBLIC AUCTION,

ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS

Pre Sale by Public Auction

to be held on TUESDAY, the 8th day of September, 1931, at 3 p.m., at the Ofices of the Works Department, by Public Order of His Excellency the Gor- ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land at Shamshuipo. in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY, -On sale at all book-stalls and at the 1898, with the option of renewal offices of the Publishere, 3A, Wynd-ata Crown Rent to be fixed ham Street.

FOR SALE

"COASTWISE."--An interesting book

of cartoons depicting "Happenings" on the China Coast. Priea $1, on sale at the "China Mail" offices, 3A, Wynd- ham Street.'

AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for schools by A. H. Crook, W. Kay and W. L. Handyshle. Price $2, on sale at the publishers, Newspaper Enter- prise, Ltd., 3A, Wyndham Street.

FOR SALE.

A Selection of the best varieties of

RELIABLE AND TESTED

Flower and Vegetable SEEDS

from

Messrs, Sutton & Sona, Reading

Messrs. Toogood & Sons, Ltd

Southampton

by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one farther term, o* 24 years less the last three days thereof.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

No. of Jale

0.1.5 Registry Nu

Loralits."

1.

Ꭼ .

...

ubout

Annual Genfal

List Price

pur alu plan 1,500 £4,

G.

R.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

Meserz. Arthur, Yates & Co. Ltd, PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS

Sydney....

The opportunity of serving you will be a pleasure and your commands will, have our best attention.

GRACA & CO., No. 10, Wyndham Street..

P. 0. Ex 620.

Hong Kong.

PHOTO-SUPPLIES

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. 28459. 284, Des Voeux Road, C.

Hong? Kou%

the Sale by Public Auction

to be held on TUESDAY, the 8th day of September, 1981, nt 8 pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov. ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land at Shamshuipe, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term 'of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown: Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 24 years less the last three days there

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT...

Bagistry No.

"Amper anlo pli

1,900

40 |'Amul Hania!

*

commencing at 2.30 p.m.,

at their. Sales Room,

Duddell Street

A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE.

comprising:-

Teak Hatstand, Glass Cabinets, Couches Showcases, Chesterfield and Armchairs, Gramophones, Re- cards, Electric Fans, Oll Paintings Pictures, Writing Desks, Round Tables, Clocks, Porcelain Ware, Brass Ornaments, Bookcases, Chin- ne Hand Paintinge. Carpets, Rugs. étc.

Teak Extension Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Sideboards with Bevelled Mirrors, Dinner Waggons. Crockery, Glass Ware, Ice Chests, Kitchen Gear, etc..

Teak Single and Double Bed- steads, Wardrobes with Bevelled Mirrors, Teak Dressing Tables with Bevelled Mirrors, Chests "of Drawers, Mosquito Nets, Counter- panes, Blankets, etc.

and

A Collection of BLACKWOOD WARE

including:

Joss Tables, Cabinets, Jar- dinieres, Tea Pays.. Chairs, etc.

On View from Tuesday, Septem- ber- 8, 1931.

Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers. Hong Kong, September 3, 1931.

CLAREMONT

PRIVATE HOTEL.

Austin Road, Kowloon. (Facing the Kowloon Cricket Chab. Four minutes from ferry by bus.)

Suites of rooms (single and double), hot and cold water system, a modern sanitation, private bathrooms attached,

EXCLUSIVE TABLE: entirely under European management

Hotel has a splendid aspect in one of the finest locations in Kowloon, away from naise, yet easily accessible.

Terms very moderate. Reserva- tions by letter er cable.

CLAREMONT

Tals. 57888 & 57885 (Private). Telegraphic Add: "Fern" H.K. Our motto is "SERVICE."

YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION," CERE EAT SHIP ARE INTER' ERE INTENT AISLES NU NEGRO PT ERA RES SET PANNE T MADAN

PA AS NAP TRU

SNBER TENOR M

DAY RAT TAR 9 P RAPID RA HALTED GOUNOD ONE TUBER ERA PAST OAR ODER

Friends,

Refreshments will be obtainable in the Exclosure.

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE. The Price of admission to the Public Enclosure is 20 cents.

STEAMERS.

The .. "Taishan" will leave,

Hong Kong at 9 a.m. returning from Macao at 6 p.m.

Conveyances will be obtainable at the Macao Wharf.

By Order,

Secretary,

W. L ALEXANDER,

Hong Kong, September 2, 1931.

keep

LOOL

You'll always enjoy a

good show'at the King's

The temperaturs in the Mactre inærer mehr 78 deg tke kosi romperature les comfort and o

COMING NEXT AT THE KING'S.

CLARA BOW

IN KICK IN"

A PARAMOUNT PICTURE

AUCTIONEERS. APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.

-Public Auctions

THE Undersigned have received. instructions to sell by Public

THE

Auction

ONA FRIDAY, September 4, 1931, commencing at 10 n.m., at Ahmed, Din's Store.. (Peninsula Hotel, Kowloon). A Large Quantity of GENTLEMEN'S WEAR, ETC. Comprising:-

Shirts, Waist Coats, Pullovers, Conts, Ready Made Suits, Woollen and Palm Beach Sult Lengths, Silk and. Woollen Socks, Ties, Hats. Handkerchiefs, Trunks and Shop Fittings.

On View from Thursday, Sep- famber 3, 1931,

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers.

Hong Kong, September 2, 1931.

ALEXANDER INSTITUT

DE BEAUTE

Phone 25169. Pedder Building (1st Floor) Opposite Entrance to Hong Kong Hotel. Lustrous Oll Permanent Hair Waves which are Large, Soft and Natural, Artistic Finger and Marcel Waves, Olí Treatment, Shampooing! Henna Park (any colour), Hair Cutting and Mani- ure for Ladies and Gentlemen. Con- scientious, Artistic Work by European Expert, Mr. Alexander.

CHARGES MODERATE.

A VISIT WILL CONVINCE YOU.

DAILY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.

(This cross-word muscle has been made by an expert but

our readers are warned to look out for occasional phonetic

pellings, such as harbor, plow, and altho.).

13 14

19

10

13

15

38

45

24 125

26

·28

30

HORIZONTAL

1-A bird's crop &To go up

-Pertaining to place

generally 12-Combining

form-five... 1793-Exista 13,1

14-Remainder: 16-Like 17-Largs "extinet olephant

Shipping.

Douglas

H. K. Stémbona ... 29 Indo Calum (Pref.) ...$ |

(Del.)... Shells Besser

Union Waterboat...28)

Mining, Bengur.......

Kailan Mining Ad,`17- Langkats (Single)...Tu. S'bai Exploration... Tls. Loans........Th. Raths...........$ Venezuela Gold Fickia $

Docks, Wharven, Godowns, &c.

**

L

H. K.K. Wherven..$ 149 H. K. W. Dock... South Ch. Motors (A)$ ...

(B) SU China Providers (old) 561

(new) $ 9.10

Hongkowe..........T. N. Engineerings ...Th.

Shanghai Docka ...T.

Lands, Hotels, de Bulidinga.

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800 Doo

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Fab 30, 31

May 16, 31

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1 1/far busking Så för W91) | Mar.-- 81

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Mar. 98, 31

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free iftix sắc 1990

Dea. #1-50 for 1050

4

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444

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... 80

... 97/0

Deo,ect. Int. 20 centavoorafe 1931

Jane] (FIK 4% Free 1/Tax C'pon 38; (making% for year

Jace:,90

July 9, 21

Mur. 81, 81

Jane 80, 81

...17/6

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Dec. 80, 36

14.95

Oct. 7, 0.50 for year 1-11-29

May 6, 20

.... 1.65

Dec. Nous

[Doc. ). Į Man! T, AAN

Feb. Fendiog

1

maki. for 130

...41 Mar. interim pale year

9.90

441

Dec.

Dec. Laat divičenú far INSEGREDON

...970 Deo.hu T, 11 mak. 1. 14 for 13

6.10 TO.T.028 for 1030

Mar. 19,81

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$10 cante un chi tur 19

April 8, 81

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July 30, $1

17.40.45

pic

Dec. 10 vnts for 1930.

Doc. Interkonie (0)

H.K. & 5. His. fold) $ tuo

(new)$16.60 17.10 16.80 H.K, Lands..........$1! Shanghai Landa ...The. Humphreys (old) ... 12}

(new)...312

13

H. K. Realtics ...17.65 18 Chinese Estate $94

Cotton Milla

Ewo Colton.........Tis. Shanghai Cotton... Tls. Zong Sings The 12

Public Utilities.

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July 18, 81

(15)

Deo,

... ₤109

and

Mar. 19, 82. (AFT: 5.3-15 farkut year 80-4-31 May 97, 81

Oct.

June T. for year 1-0-10mm) Opt. 11, 80

21.80

Doc.#lor

Dec, katerim emits of 1931 Aug. 25, 31 Apt.

June 16, 31 Feb. 18,81

161

81.00

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Jace 23 31.

Dec. 16, 80

28

Doc. for 1930 Deo:

Mar. 18, 81

June | Nowe,

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... 40

185

Aug. 4, 81

Feb. 25, 80

... 18/0

Fot. G, EL

H. K. Tramways... 2934 Peak Trams (old) 1 Star Foricat (new) ... 5.85

Yaumati Ferric ........$ 201 China Light

H. K. Eleri......$62 Macao

......$ Sandakan Light....$ H.K, Tele, fully part $ |

part paid $ siz China Buses.........The. S'poreTraction (Ord.}-

+1 (Prof.)?:

Industrials.

Chian Sugar

Matabon Sugar

Cald: Macg. Ord....Tim.

Conton Icta

Pref....Tie.

Cements (com.)

(DCW)***

POPUL

***

17.60 Dao, T. tuw for 12.

10/- pt,

314 on proferous

daljert to nicorno tai,

Himni

Mar. 4, 81

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Dec [Exa} : 1750 mm Mar.2.

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18

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Deo,

D2, $1,51£ur kven

H. K. Rope $ 29.20

Storal, &c.

Dairy Fanni

Wallets

Der & Wings $

831

18

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Lane Crawfords (old),,,$.80 (Bow)...$7.50

Mackintosh .............. Sincerce N

Wm. Fowells.

Miscellaneous.

41

36

H.K. Amusement (ald) (46

+

(new "A 28-

("B" 29.80 --- C. Extertainment (old)

(new)$ 10

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43

146

HORIZONTAL (Cont.) 84-Man's name,

kmeaning happy [35-Thick mess of ice [9,7 floating in the sen

88-Assocate of Arts

25-A heavenly body. 40-Each (abbr.). 41-A food fleti. 43–Was fürlóile with

Ruger 20 }45-Clozes chain A46-Delicato crypto- 20-AN :old measure of gamous plant

16-Heavy ropt or

Tength M

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28-Kitchen utensil

VERTICAL

1-An edible bivalve

mollusk

|

| VERTICAL (Cont.)

8-To give, relief

10-A algn of the zodino 11-The practice of

athletica" 15-Upright sculptured

Sou. Ch. Enterprises...$

H. E. Constructions... (18)

B. lad, G.$ Bandı ...$ 12%

[H. K. Goyt, Lunas....-$

EXCHANGES.

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TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.

On London

Bank, wire.

Alar. 27, 81

simpf Mar. 18, 81 Mar, 16, 01.

trzchwend for paar zako

19

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15

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Deo. 30 cents for 1940,..

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Apr. 92,

58% Crema Inarest half yearly.

On demand

64%

On Calcutta-

Wire ...

6494

On demand

64%

On Singapore

On demand

41%

On Manila

On demand ............

On Shanghai

1/8/18

Dollar

On Parts

On, demand

Credits 4 months

aight

On Berlin-

On demand

592

682

Nome

|87-Roame abroad Idly. 42-A hypotheilcal,forse

On New York

stone slab for pubilo use, as for jawa (Archéol.) 119-A red vegetable/

22-Dead Dhadk ||23-One (Scot.) -

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32-First form of

· Abraham's name

33-Largest and tallsat

of plants ** 84-Destiny

2-A citizen of Rome S-Prefix-s form of ad $6-Fruit-bearing part

Gert staf a cereal plantăr

29-Wrath 1994-Henta

20-Lacking fonsNote:

Tiger firmness ·

BA-boat.rac B-into

31-Solld form of water 17-Lacking freshness 144 To depart

The solution of the above cross-word puzzle will appear in a to-morrow's issue along with a new cross-toord pussie.)

Bank, on demand 1174 Bank, 4 months' aight 11 9/16/ Credits, 4 months'

sight

Documentary,, 4,

months' sight

On demand

On demand HTTTA 23/

Credits 60 days

aight in

On Bombay-

Wire

24%

On demand

On Yokohama

Bovereigna (Bank's

buying rate)

Silver (per oz.)

Bar Silver. fi. Hong

Kông

Copper Cash

Tls. 79 72% dis

47

12 13/16.

1% prem. Nominal

Copper Centa................... 8% prem.

Rate of Native In

terest,one 84% p.a.

Chinese Sub, Coin:

244% dis.

Hong Kong Sub. Coln Par