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FOR SALE

FOR SALE.-Hong Kong $ Directory How on sale at the offices of the Publishers, EA, Wyndham Street.

"COASTWISE."—An interesting book at cartoons depicting "Happening" on Price $1, on sale at the "China Mall" offices, JA, Wynd- Lam. Street.

the Chins Coast.

AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for schools by A. H. Crook, W. Kay and W. L. Handyside. Price $1, on eale at the publishers, Newspaper Enter- prise, Ltd., 3A, Wyndham Street,

PRIVATE

TUITION GIVEN.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE FIFTY-FIRST ORDINARY

GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the Undersigned on THURSDAY; the 19th May, 1932, at Noon, for the purpose of receiv ing the Report of the General Agents, together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended the 31st December, 1931.

The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOS.

THE

CHINA MAIL.

GENERAL NOTICES. HONG KONG PEACE

CONCERT.

CHINA LIGHT & POWER RECREATION CLUB.

KING'S PARK ENCLOSURE. Band of H.M.S. "CORNWALL”. and several well-known local artistes.

SATURDAY, 30th April, at 9 p.m. Admission $1.10 (including tax),

ED from the 6th to the 19th May. LAMMERT BROS.

1932, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., General Agents.

Hong Kong, 28th April, 1932.

PUBLIC AUCTION. T

THE

Auction

THE Undersigned have received

Instructions to sell by Public;

ON SATURDAY, April 30, 1932,

commencing at 10.30 m.m

at their Salos Room, 4, Duddell Street.

A Quantity of Peiping Glass Gomis, Lacquer Ware, Porcelain Ware, and Miscellaneous Goods, etc., etc. Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers.

Hong Kong, April 28, 1932.

SPORTS NOTICES.

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND BURVEYORS.

- Public Auctions

THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public

ON

Auction

FRIDAY, April 29, 1932, commencing at 10.30 a.m.,

at "Harford", No. 525. The Peak.

A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE.·

Comprising:-

Teak Hatstand with Bevelled Mirror, Chesterfield Couch and Choira, Cushions, Curtains, Car- pets, Standard Lamp, Oil Paint- ings, Pictures, Books, Brass Ware, Ornaments, etc, etc.

Teak Extension Dining Table, Chairs, Sideboard, Glass Cabinet; E. P. Cutlery, Glass Ware, Crock ery, Teak Ice Chest, etc., etc.

Brass Bedateada, Teak Ward- robes with Glaes Doors, Teak Beds, Teak Dressing Table, THE HONG KONG JOCKEY Couches, Chest of Drawers, Linen,

Cooking Utensils, etc., etc.

also

CLUB.

THE FIFTH EXTRA RACE

MEETING Will be held (weather permitting) at Happy Valley on SATURDAY, 30th April, 1932, commencing at 1:45 p.m..

The frat bell will be tung at 1.15 p.m.

+

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 Enclo sure. Badges admitting Non- Members to the Members' Enclo sure and Club Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies (both including Tax)

are obtain-

LESSONS in English French, Music, Shorthand and Typeable through the SECRETARY writing. Terms moderate. 8, imal Villas, Austin Road, Kowloon

HOME TUTTION.

WESTOVER-STEVENAGE Within shbone from London. In healthy neighbourhood. *SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal. individual care and attention. For Particulars apply to:

MISS RUTH CULLEY,

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

(National Frodel Higher (Certificate),

AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY by

A. H. CROOK, QBE, MA.

W. KAY, MA

W. L. HANDYSIDE, M.A. B.Sc.

PRICE $1.00.

NOW ON SALE AT THE

PUBLISHERS.

The Newspaper Enterprise Ltd. China;Maël. Ofices,

POP-How

upon introduction 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,

On no pretext will children be permitted in either Enclosure dur- [ng the Meeting.

Tifins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered from the No. 1 Boy, în ad- vance. Telephone 21920.

*

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE, The Price of Admission to the Public Enclosure is $2.00 in- cluding 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., will not be permitted to operate. within the precincts of the Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.

Tins will be obtainable in the Restaurant in the Public Enclos

ure.

By Order,

8. A. BLEAP,

Actg: Secretary. Hong Kong, 25th April, 1982,

It Wasn't A Pent House!...

A Quantity of BLACKWOOD WARE One Iron 'Safe and Stand, A Large Quantity of Pot Plants. Terms: Cash on Delivery. On View from Thursday. April

28, 1932.

Catalogues will be issued.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, April 25, 1932.

GROUP.

Enthusiastic Meeting Yesterday.

EXCHANGES.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.

On London→ Bank, wire

On Paris-

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1932)

HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE Opening Daily Official Quotations, April 28, 1932. Next Seulement Day, Tuesday, May 24, 1972:

Banki.

Hong Kong Bank .....

(Lon. Reg.)... Chartered Bank .................. Mercantile Bk,, A&B, £

C.

Amer. O. Fin, Corp.M§|

Buy Sell Nom.

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Lart dividend and when paid

MA

$1500 102

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11

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Dec.

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Mar. 91,89

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May 19, 33

May 29, 21

and 14 for 100-May 29, 31

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Mar. 50, 89

1/81%

STOCK

Bank, on demand... 1/3 Bank, 4 months' sight 1/3 Credits, 4

sight Documentary, months' sight

months'

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28

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1/43 17, 3/16

Renewed determination to pur- sue the cause of peace, emerged from a meeting of the Hong Kong Poace Group which was held at the Helena May Institute yester-sight

On Berlin.... day and was attended by an en-j thusiastic gathering of members, On demand

On New York- supporters and the general public,

On demand. Mr. F. C. Mow Fung, who was Credits, 60 days' sight 24% the first speaker, stated that there On Bombay- was no question which was mere Wire engrossing to-day than universal On demand peace, because never before in the history of the world had there been Wire greater need for peace. In spite On demand of peace talk, there was no guaraṇ- · On Singapore--- tee for peace.

it was a common On' demand.. belief in the world that all our On-Manila- troubles to-day were the natural On demand aftermath of the conflict of 1914- On Shanghai- 18, and that made one wonder why On demand there should be the possibility or Dollar fear of conflict instead of a com- On Yokoham--- mon endeavour for peace among On demand every nation and people.

Sovereigns (Bank's

buying rate) Silver (per oz.) Bar Silver in Hong

Fong

Copper Cash..... Copper Cents Rate of Native In

terest

Nom. Nom.

1% prem.

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Dr. E. L. Allen said that we could not avoid asking the ques- tion "Has the League of Nations falled?" and trying to answer it. He would answer that we are wit nessing to-day not the failure of the League but its virtual re- pudiation by the Powers which Chinese Sub. Coln... oreates it. It seemed to him that Hong Kong Sub. Coin Par.. we would have to wait another 100

LONDON EXCHANGES years or so before we have a' clear-

Rugby, Yesterday. er case of the open violation of in-

93 1/16 ternational obligations than had

3.66% been presented in the last few months.

Our civilisation is leading all the while a double life, a sort of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde existence. WAS the new On the one hand order which is the ideal aspect of the League, and on the other the old bad system of secret diplomacy, armed alliances, and mass-arma- ments, he stated.

Mr. R. A. D. Forrest said that: that was a Soclety of Peace-Lov-: ing individuals. It found that as individuals it could contribute to the realisation of a common aim.

It hoped to do its work by public- ity, propaganda and individual? efforts. The subscription is limit- ed to $2, and is intended to assist the Society's activities rather than for funds. He made an appeal for more support.

EMPIRE

PRODUCE

FAIR

To Be Held at the

PENINSULA HOTEL, KOWLOON

(By Courtesy)

On 23rd May and

EMPIRE DAY

24th May, 1932.

Intending Exhibitors, whether firms or individuals are invited to apply for reservations of space and any information required to:-

J. P. BRAGA, Chairman, Fair Sub-Committee, 1A, Chater Road.

Hong Kong, 19th April, 1982.

Paris New York Montreal

32% P.8. 29% -dis.

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Douglases ........... 27 H. K. Steamboits ..$

Indo-China (Pref.) ̧...$|

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1.

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Mining, Benguete.......

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Docks, Wharves, Godowns, &c.

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China Provident (old) $ 4.80 (new) $ 2.80 Hongkews.....TH.

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Brussels

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China Agriculture......$ humanly possible.

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(new)

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By J. MILLAR WATT.

H.K. Goyt. Loans |

Internet half yearly,

DID YOU THROW

YOUR WIFE

OUT OF

*THE

FOURTH

WINDOW

YES!

IT WAS A MISTAKE

WE USED TO

LIVE IN

BUNGALOW

SOTTEN

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table below the platform on which motor was started and stopped over procedure. For

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