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STUDEBAKER

CHAMPIONAG

FOR A REVEALING, CONVINCING 10-MILE TRIAL DRIVE.

HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE

Stubbs Road

DRINK

Phone 27778-9

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KAIPING COAL

FOR HOME, FACTORY & POWER HOUSE

HOME

FACTORY

"AND

BUNKERS

For Price Apply to

POWER

HOUSE,

TUGS &

LOCOS

THE KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents, Hong Kong

ACT

NOW

as it covers the first four In response to numerous requests The South months of war conditions: China Morning Post, Limited; invites sub-

In train accidents nine passen-

gers were killed against eleven Scription to

In 1938 and an annual average of seventeen for the previous five years 'while eight railway servants were killed against seven in 1938 and an average of ten in the previous five years.

„In train" accidents and accidents

family succeeded in shaking off TRADES UNION COUNCIL HAS exclusive of train this charming limpet. But not

THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO caused by or connected with the

accidents.to-

ASSIST A FUND TO

BRITAIN'S WAR EFFORT

movement of railway vehicles The whole of the money subscribed will be FORWARDED TO THE SECRE-gether fatal casualties totalled 35 handed to The Government of Hong Kong for

THE against 321 for 1938 and. an

for long.

Soon after their return home TARY OF STATE FOR

they received · a letter from the COLONIES THE TEXT OF THE average of 338 in the previous transmission to

girl. She was. in Newcastle, and FOLLOWING RESOLUTION: point-blank, asked if she could

come and stay with them.

five years...

The Report refers to the record "While workers in Trinidad do for 1939 as reflecting credit-on

the family refused. It was an rights which workers in Gicat railway staffs, The usual high obvious rebuff.

THE BRITISH - GOVERNMENT

Thoroughly suspicious, by now, not enjoy the same democratic both the travelling public and For the Purchase of Aeroplanes or such Britain and other self-Governing|standard of safety was fully other Armaments as the British Government Even so the beautiful fraulein Dominions enjoy, they still en-maintained notwithstanding great- "discovered" them when next they joy greater rights and privileges ly increased pressure of traffic stayed in Garmische, beginning than workers under Nazi Ger- since the outbreak of war. and

all over again her efficient, alert many or any other Fascist state. unusual operating conditions due

may decide.

questioning, her insistent fishing "If the rights and privileges to the black-out. British Wire Donations will be received by The South

for a London invitation.

thus won are to be maintained less. And five weeks later England and if the workers are to move

forward to the attainment of!

was at war with Germany!

There is also the experience of greater rights, it is essential that

a journalist in the Königen Bar, Hitlerism and Fascism should be UGANDA WAR FUND

swagger Cologne night club; a'defeated."

few weeks before war broke Lord Lloyd has replied that he The Uganda War Fund. Com- out.

China Morning Post. Cheques should be) made payable to "War Fund South China

Morning Post, Limited.” donations will be acknowledged in the

columns of The S, C. M, Post.

received the resolution with deep mitteo has sent a further £7,500 All Haunting Waltz satisfaction and considers. Its to Britain .... bringing the total terms reflect a just sense of the of its contribution since July 1 An Englishman came in, quièk-issues at stake in the present to the war effort to £99,000— ly to be intercepted by a couple conflict.—British Wireless.

British Wireless.

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THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 20, 1940

HERO DIES ON WEDDING EVE

MURDER IN

GAS-MASK ALLEGED

That a woman put her

A young naval 'officer, fatally | wounded when an enemy plane STOPPING SHORT OF GAME attacked his ship off Dunkirk,|

carried on firing at the enemy "How should this hand, be bid?" till he had brought the plane asks D. P. Langlois, of Decatur, down. Tilinois. "Several tables played At his home port, his bride-to-baby into its gas helmet Headmistress: Miss E. M. Gib-it at no-trump, making only seven be waited in vain for a telephone and gassed him because Įbins, ¡B. ¡A. "London.

tricks; and once. It was played at call that was to tell her on what she was afraid “he would Next term begins: September game in spades down one." day this week she was to marry

North, Donler

5th.

Entrance Examination; Septem-Nelthor sido vulnerablo ber 3rd. at 9 a.m.

An Entrance Scholarship will be offered on the results of the Entrance Examination to a can- didate born in Hong Kong, This Scholarship will be of the value of $5 per term in tuition fees; but it may be increased in value should the family circumstances

increase. such

This justify Scholarship will only be awarded if a candidate of sufficient merit presents herself.

DIOCESAN JUNIOR

SCHOOL.

KOWLOON TONG.

This school will NOT re-open in Kowloon Tong next term. Parents] should enrol their children with the Diocesan Girls'. School.

TO LET

AAKJ6

09:4

♣ K2.10 9

10 9:3 Z

6-6-3

964

W

8 7

✓ 10:8:2 OAK Q

5:4:3

Q 8 4 ♡ K J 8 7

ō 10 7 2 AJ 62

A no-trump contract is illogical because of the wide-open dia- monds; and any game contract is}

HIGH CARS VALUES

·OF "THE FOUR-ACKS SYSTEM

ACTS KING 21. QUEEN 1 JJACK BLA

MOTING WAVE OF PROLING. ÄNGBANG MANE AJA

a rather poor risk; because of skimpy high-card strength

him.

Sub-Lieutenant Neville Lyon alleged at Liverpool Po- grow up and be mad" was

Humphreys (20), whose honie,

was at Birkenhead, became en-lice Court. Igaged to Miss Mavis' Oldfield, of

Portsmouth, two years ago.

The woman, Mrs. Anne Eli- Shortly before leaving for his zabeth Evans (33), of Hanford last trip to Dunkirk he promised Avenue, Orrell Park, Liverpool. to fix a wedding date on his re- was accused of the wilful mur- der of her son, Edward Peter,

turn.

A few hours later Miss Old-Evans (18 months). She was re- field learned that he had died at manded in custody.

said that the a south-coast hospital.

The prosecution woman told the police what she' had done. They then found the child dend in its gas helmet, : which was attached to the gas supply.

RAILWAYMEN WILL

PLAY THEIR PART

In a statement to the police the woman said:-

"Since the birth of our only child, Edward Peter

Evans, he..

coupled with flat Railwaymen will play their part has had a number of falls on distribution. As it in the fight for liberty, de- the back and forehead. happens, a 3-3 clared

Mr. J. Marchbank,_gen- "When he was seven months break in hearts eral secretary of the N.U.R., at old he could talk a little, but he and clubs makes it Morecambe,

only mutters now and is indis- possible to fulfill In spite of what had happened tinct, When I speak to him he a game at hearts, in France and other countries, lie shakes his head, and I decided but it isn't always said, the will and determination to do away with him as I thought

necessary to bid a game to get alof the British people remained he would grow up and be mad." good score in # tourna-unchanged. ment. According to the

ac-

Even if we had to regard our- within a for-

PUBLIC AUCTIONS MARBLE HALL~38-43, Gran-count given by Mr. Langlois, a selves as fighting

ville Road, Kowloon. Beautiful top score would have been earned tress, there were outside the for- rooms, suites with verandah, pri- for three hearts with an overtrick.tress millions of men and women The Undersigned have received vate bathrooms, garden, Special

This bidding seems most rea-who were prepared to stand by instructions to sell

us and fight for us to remove all by Public rate for Military and Navy. Apply İsonable:

that Nazism and Fascism stood Auction on THURSDAY, the 22nd. AUGUST,

for,

1940

commencing at 10.30 a.m. at No. 12C, Carnarvon Road A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE (Particulars from Catalogue) On View from Wednesday, the 21st. August, 1940.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

proprietress, Phone 59433.

TUITION GIVEN

North

East

South

West

1%

Pass

1♡

Pass

1A

Pass

INT

Pass

3♡

Pass

Pass

Pass

North hesitates to double-raise

and young girls in music, short- EXPERT instructresses for ladies hand, typing, bookkeeping and the hearts with only three-card English and French. Apply 24 support, but has to show

Austin Road, Kowloon.

FOR SALE

58. REWARD FOR RETURN OF £300 CERTIFICATES

his

During the searching of refuse strength at some point. At the at Wembley refuse disposal works same time he announces strength for salvage, an employee found in three suits, indicating that no- £300 worth of Irish 'Free State

which trump is unsafe unless South can savings certificates

had take care of the diamonds. been lost by a Kenton (Middlesex)

South has no reason to go back resident. Auctioneers. HONG KONG DOLLAR DIREC-to spades since hearts ought to The certificates were returned Hong Kong, 19th August, 1940. TORY 1940-EDITION.-On sale at make a better trump. At spades, to the owner-a woman-and she

all Bookstalls and at the Offices of Declarer has to ruff the third dia- has given a reward of 5s. the Publishers, Windsor House, mend; at hearts, the ruff can be Des Voeux Road, Central. Tele-taken in dummy; allowing South phones:-20022 & 20011

to keep better..control of the

:

The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public

Auction on

FRIDAY, the 23rd August, 1940 commencing at 2.30 p.m.

at their Sales Room, No. 35, Hankow Road, Kowloon,

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. comprising:-

Wardrobes,

Chesterfield__Suites,Bedsteads, Dressing Tables, Washstands, Chests of Drawers, Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Din- ing Tables, Chairs, Hatstands, Ice Chests, Cabinets, Desks, Book- cases, Tables, Blackwood and Rattan Furniture, etc., etc.

Carpets, Rugs, Perambulators, Wardrobe Trunks, Baby Cots and Play Pens, Cutlery, E.P., Brass, Porcelain and Glass Ware, Elec- tric Ceiling and Table Fans, Ra dios, Gramophones and Records; Filters,, Ornaments, etc., etc.

2 Cameras.

also

1 Portable Typewriter "Corona."

1 Typewriter "Remington."

1 Upright Piano "Moutrie."

1 "Heliar" Lens.

1 "Keystone" 16 mm Projector |

(new).

1 Sewing Machine.

1 Aviary..

1 Steel Filing Cabinet.

1'Gas Range,

1-Teakwood-Bed-Room Suite and

One "Ford" V. B Motor Car.

On View from Thursday, the

22nd. August, 1940.

REMOVAL NOTICE

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CHINA MAIL”. "THE HONG KONG SUNDAY HERALD”.

THE HONG KONG

hand.

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Yesterday you were

Minor Injuries.

►

Accidents occur almost daily with children, resulting in cuts, scratches, burns scalds, bruises. For the curative treatment of all. such. minor injuries there is nothing better than

SHE-KO.

NICOTINE DEADLY AS PRUSSIC. ACID Nicotine is a poison as rapid Oswald in its action as prussic acid, de- Jacoby's partner and, with neither clared Dr. M. Haines, pathologist, wound has been thoroughly cleans-

Applied immediately after the. side vulnerable, you held:

at a Westminster inquest, A few ed, the antiseptic properties pre- drops would be a fatal dose, he vent infection and healing quickly said.

follows. Equally good for eczema, A verdict that he took his life itch, ringworm, sores,chapped-lips- while of unsound mind was re-and hands and skin complaints. corded on William Yates (37),

A 9 8 5

V.3 5.

A Q 107

A KJ 9

The bidding: Jacoby

of Hall Road, Fulwood, Preston, generally. At all chemists." found dead from nicotine poison-

Soothing-Antiseptic - Gurativo.

14

2♡

►

Mater

ΧΑΛ Pass 20 Pass (1),

Schenken

Радз

ing in a London hotel.

ANSWER: Bid two no-trump OFF THE RECORD

You have enough strength to. in-l vite a game, and no-trump seems

a likely spot.

Score 100% for two no-trump 60% for two spades, 0 for three no-trump.

QUESTION NO. 493 To-day you are Howard Schen-

DOLLAR DIRECTORYken's partner and, with neither

HAVE REMOVED TO

WINDSOR HOUSE

(ENTRANCE IN THE LANE · NEXT TO..

LANE, ORAWFORD, LTD.)

TELEPHONES:

General Office

20022

20011

The Editor

33963

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33993

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20022

Terms: Cash on Delivery

'LAMMERT BROS.,

Hong Kong, 20th August, 1940.1

REGIMENTAL BADGE BROOCHES. ROYAL NAVAL CROWN - · ROYAL NAVAL CAP MERCANTILE NAVY ROYAL ARTILLERY ROYAL ENGINEERS-ROYAL CORPS SIGNALS ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS HK VOLUNTEERS.

Obtainable at "FALCONERS” Opp. G.P.O. Tel. 22143.

side vulnerable, you hold:

9 8 3

♡ QG

OA Q.10 74

A.Q.9

The bidding: Schenken

14

2♡

Major You Jacoby

:Pass 20 Pass

Pass (7)

What do you bid?' (Anowor tomorrow.)

(Released by The Bell Syndi- cate, Inc.)

WHERE ARE HIS PARENTS?

Scotland Yard are trying to trace the parents of a 13-year- old boy, found wandering, in Oxford Street, and who says came to London from Bristol, but does not know where he lives

in London.

The

He says

his name is John Stanley Goolehilly, and that he came with his family recently from Bristol to London.

The boy is detained at St. Pan- cras Hospital and may be suf- |fering from loss of memory. :

He appears to be well-educated und was wearing1 ́navy bluel blazer, grey, socks with yellowi rings, anu a blue school cap with yellow rings.

By ED REED.

DOCTOR BLOCK EYE SPECIALIST

/BLACK

THE Ting

·EQ REED -1d Tritons Byments

"That'e Paul Pry, the columnist — he's complaining of seeing 'hot spots' before his eyes!"

Here's Luck

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