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THE CHINA MAIL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1946

Lisbon Maru" Master Says Police Hold P.O.Ws. Did Not Panic

master of the "Lisbon Maru" testified that al Missions To

Sea

chapter on had read the family.

into Transport Regulations appearing This order will operation as from today and has in Japanese Operational Field been introduced in order to en- Service. Regulations, but

families that

NUTE

are

the

given Court ruled that before any cross priority and because Government examination on this point could Regulation and has discovered that certain irres- be allowed, the

its translation should be proved. holding single ponsible persons

their Accused was. ordered to stand been leaning cards have

Messrs. Takahashi down: while cards to a group of racketeers with the result that queues have Mikio and Makita gave evidence.

"Exaggeration"

Seamen

Prior to the

35 Priests

Peiping, Nov. 15. Police have sealed the famous White Cloud Tacist temple and continue to held 35 of the 36 confessed Taoist priests who to the bonfire burning to death of the ancient temple's abbot and a Taoist inyman.

BY ORDER

Of The Director Of Disposals Far Eastern Área

(MO.S.).

THE BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARDS ( HONG

to

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers, Hesperang

"and Appraisers, Pedder Building. Talophone No (E24, -

PUBLIC AUCTION

The Undersigned, have re-

KONG) is authorised ceived. instructions from The received TEN-Custodian of Property to sell DERS for the follow-by Public Auction on ing CARGO HAND- LING GEAR

1 Bags Chain Double" W/2

Hook 12

Slings Chains Can · Hooka

Dóla

Bilegs Ubat Kuil 19" L^{ Slings AWN. "Aeromet

1)'

Monday the 13th November

1946

commencing at 10.00 wam

at their Sales Rooms, Pedder 4) Building, Basement.

20)

1 1)

Bhuna B.W.R ** * **'', 93 Blage BW.R. F′′ x 19' .. (92)

8.W.R Endings

Endless

Endless

2" x 7'6".

{ Silaya SW.R.

218€ 205 Bling 8.W.R

34187

Following the com- At yesterday's War Crimes Trial, Kyoda Shigerus plete disregard of Gov- ernment's request that though he knew. suffering would be caused POWS by closing the hatches, he had to obey the populace avoid rush-

orders. ing shops selling sup- Accused also declared that witnesses who had The Reverend FW. and Mrs. Weaver have arrived in the plies of knitting. wool,

given evidence that POWs died of suffocation been

Colony in the M.V. Denbigbakire, Government has

in the holds were guilty of exaggeration.

Mr. Wenye has been appointed forced, as a temporary

by the Missions to Seamen, Lon The police said that nd don, as permanent Chaplain for charges have been. filed pending Let measure, to order the Answering further questions, fed to the Army would teach the

The priests, who shops concerned to re- Kyodo mentioned a number of Army officers how to carry out the Sailors Home and the Mis-questioning.

regulations in support of his con- the drill and these officers would slons to Seamen, Gloucester Road. accused the abbot, An Shih-lin

W. teach their men. This

and layman Paf Chin-yi of strict present sales to intion that the master of a ship in turn

war the Revd F.

regulations, only such

persons as carrying troops had no ultimate was carried out in cases where Weaver was Chaplain at Shang violating Taoist

an officer did not know how to hai, having spent many years sont petitions explaining their hold cards for three or authority.

there before his Ordination. Dur actions to Generalissimo Chiang members .of a Major Vine asked accused if he use the life jackets; -

At the conference which tooking the War he served at Halifax, Kai-shek, the Hopei Higher Let a Stings

Novia

Sentia, and saw a great

Court the place after Captain Yano came

Social Welfare } deal of the merchant sesmen on board the "Lisbon Maru" fresh in from the Battle of the Bureau and the Municipal Police nothing was mentioned about Atlantic. He and Mrs. Weaver Burenu POWs. Withess could not under-cared for many thousands of stand why Wada seared a revolt Merchant Seamen during theirThe police left ten workmen Lot

inside the temple, whose exis- years in Halifax. by FOWS. Witness did not hear five

The Revd C. J. W. Faulkner, tence is traceable to the Tang or see any signs of panic.

who came from England at the dynasty, mare than 1,000 years

to re- ago. The magnificent temple, Lot beginning of the year organise the work here, will re- which, more than once in its Taking into consideration the main until New Year, and then long history had been the scene the proceed to some port in the Far of corruption and bribery, is Returning to the stand, accus-overcrowded condition of not decreased in size and families ed agreed that Sea Transport Re- holds and the fact that ventila East.

to Peiping's west suburba just The Institute has recently been in urgent need of this essential gulations, clearly explained in tion would become bad, witness

for derequisitioned and contractors outside the ancient city wall.

•According to Taoist law, aduļ- commodity have had great dif-detail the position between the protested against the order ficulty in obtaining their rations. C. Troops in transit and the closing of hatches. He considered are at present busy reconditioning tery, theft and other violations

This order will be relaxed as master of a ship carrying troops. that

witnesses who had given considerable part of the build- tion, which includes the Church soon as it is found that queues Witness maintained that the mas-evidence that POWs died of suffe-ing. It is expected that, this por have decreased to normal pro- ter of a ship was only responsible cation were guilty of exaggera-and Concert Hall, will be com- portions.

pleted before Christmas, to enable for the safety and navigation of tion.

with He obeyed the order of Wada the usual Christmas programmes his ship. The paragraph under reference which read as follows to batten down the hatches be-to be arranged. meant-that-the O.C. Troops in cause all orders of O.C. Troops transit could not interfere with in transit must be obeyed even "The though they were against one's the navigation of a ship:

beller judgment. In the is Conranding Offeer Troops in own "Hello, Frisco, Hello" streets ahead of most musicals transit on train or transport has Japanese Army disobediente of its type. True, it depends on a right to interfere with the de-orders was obsolutely forbidden. the old familiar story of "young-parture, arrival and movement of athlou be caused w Nowering man-makes-good" plus some train or transport unless other-would be caused to POWs, he had no alternative but to obey orders very lurid technicolor, but it wise laid down specifically,"

Witness WDS challenged by as he was a civilian attached to also has Alice Faye. It Should be sufficient merely to say that, Major Vine to find any section in the Army.

When it was apparent that the but she has made so few films the Regulations to show that the recently that a little more ex-O.C. Troops in transit rould give ship was in danger of sinking, he pansion may be necessary. She orders endangering the lives of took no action in regard to the Witness declar-POWs because he was convinced was singing song like "You'll those on board.

regulation that POWs would use their life never know"--you will leave theed that there was a Queen's humming it as long. Which set down that the O.C. belts.

Troops in transit could give or- Witness said it was thought that as ten years ago, but ale hneders to a master of a transport. it would be better for Japanese lost none of her technique, none witness said that if the principles troops to be transferred to rescue of her perfect sense of timing, behind the regulations were not boats than to have them use their literally "makes" the film, understood, it would be very life belts to jump into the sea.

difficult to appreciate the mean- though admirable support comes from John Payne, June Havoc ing of the regulations.

Film Review

nor any of her charm.

She

Witness agreed that certain

and

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of

Covers Open Witness admitted that on one

circumstances

and Jack Oakie, with his in-

civilians attached to the Armyccasion he communicated with spired fooling.

The story-- stop me if you have heard it held positions of authority -is about show business on the responsibility. He also agreed that Yang without first consulting Barbary Coast at San Francisco: there were cases where the Police Wada, He explained this by

stating that the John Payne is the young man worked closely with the Army, with ideas who wins out from Unless it was otherwise stipulat were different, as POWs were in been consult. If there had the gin palaces and rises to the ed in negotiations between the great danger and he had no time dizzy heights of Nob Hill: not Army and the Police, a corporal

consulted time, he would have could always give orders to acknowledging that his success

with Wada before sending any

Yano. message to

When the

all ["abandon ship" order came,

hatch covers were open.

is largely due to Alice Faye, and Superintendent of Police.

not realising that she is in love with him, he marries socialite Lynn. Bari, only to be spurred in his turn rung

to

Boat Drill

ง

Witness was familiar with the

to

CAR PRICES HIKED

Detroit, Nov. 13. The prices of General Motors passenger automobiles and trucks have been increased by U.S. $100 following the removal of Office of Price Administration controls.

The Company announced that prices of certain household

Other motorcar manufacturers pliances also will be advanced. said that no price advances will be made at this time. Associat-

ed Press.

able by burning to death. of Teoist regulations are punish-Lot

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69 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS MOTOR -VEHICLES, ENGINES AND ENGINE BLOCKS, comprising:-

STORED AT SUI BUN FOR. No. 3 GODOWN, WEST POINT, HONG HONG.

Hillman Saloons, Vauxhall Saloons, Ford Saloons, - Chevrolet Saloons, Standard Saloons,

Morris Saloons,

Bila 6. Brickboard

Quad. 141⁄2” » & Lanka (4) Slings 8.W.B. Brickboard

"Quid. 19” x 1'5 SURE WR Brickboard

(30)

Quad. #" x 19. (*_*)

Sings SW.R, Single W/K

1 x .........

4

Blinks &W.L. Single W/H

*j

1

Slings S.W.R. Single W/H

*** 18.

M. G. Saloons,

B)

Lot 4 Slings SW.L. Double W/I

Hook 2x d''. { Sit AWR Double W/

Dodge Sedan,

Terraplane Roadster,

Bedford Lorry,

7

Hooks

Nets Carro Halle 17'

......(

15)

Chevrolet Lorry,

1 x B......

&

Nuts Cargo BW.R. 13' x

* 19 ***

209)

{4}

Lincoln Zephyr Sedan.

of Los

Trays Carson Wood 5'

**G

(es)

(.. 18)

(BON)

{

1}

Wire Serving 7 Strand 12'

Ganga" 50 Pthm. Chile (

B)

Hillman Saloons,

Ballarita Portable Cast

Austin Saloons,

Steel

4

Morris Saloons,

Blacks Runner' 2"......

*

Hooks Iton Pisin

srith

Humber Saloon,

01

Nash Saloon,

Wolseley Saloon,

201

Vauxhall Saloon,

Tank

Fr. (4) Hend

43

Book Stre, Double Bear Lega

The 50-year-old abbot And Let the layman were accused having illegal relations women and kept one Woman Lot 19 Trays Cargo Wood B/Eyes living on the temple premises, Lot 11 Hoke Steve Bingle the accusers told the police,

They also said that the two Lot 13

and men were drug addicts ate meat, drank wine lavishly and had spent temple money. They accused them of selling sacred books on "long life" and livestock.

(Tacist regulations prohibit Lot 11 the slaughtering of animals such as pigs. Many Taoists Lot 14 turn livestock over to the temple to care for until their natural deaths and pay maintenance. Associated Press,

FAILURE OF A MISSION

Nanking, Nov. 15. Chou En-lai said today he was returning to Yenan

because his mission had failed..

T.

The chief Communist negotiator's return to the Communist capital will automatically end the work of the committee of three headed by General George C. Marshall.

13

Bwivel Barlag

Dogs Beam & Ton

Fallets G.B. Universi

Ellos for: Palleta

Shackles Banana Shacklew

Wits Leas

Churchill

Shuckles

Tank

Hond

Banım. Shackles

Shoe Sbackles

Wire Lem

Lot 15 MT Spaders Bag

MT LFW

STORED AT. K.1, GODOWN MA TAU WEI ROAD,

KOWLOON.

Ford Saloons;

Chevrolet Saloons,

Standard Saloons,

1.

Enginea and Engine Blocks.

18) The abovementioned motor vehicles, engines and engine a blocks will be open for in- spection at their respective on 15th and 16th godowns November, 1946, between 10.00 a.m. and noon, and between 2.00 p.m. and 4.00 pm. Inspection permits will be issued by the Undersigned at thelr Auction Rooms.

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Lal lê HT biet Email

MT Neta Large

Lat 17 MT 8,W.B. Ext· Lapı Lat 18 Universal -Rank Sinza

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Kong (British Military A

The Auction is subject to Churchill Tank Sings { J the Conditions of Sale

In the

Lb. (2000) ministration) Gazette Notifica-

18tion No. 22.

Blings Bomb S.W.R. 3′9′′ (84) Slings Bomb BW."'" 1 1 published Lot 19 Greine Special" Ród "Des

Lot 10 - Rail Charteri

Clamps Paint for Balla.. Ganzen Platelagem da Ramps Re-rallúg Doable

Нату Ramps Re-ralling. Dog Eptes

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Chou described Marshall as their minority parties' united "one of the keenest men I have front intact. ever known."

General Kai-Min, the Govern-Lot 21 He said Chiang Kai-shek was ment'e commissioner at Peiping Let 22 Flab Balis to the, K23, (2001 "tearing in pieces" the ceasefire truce headquarters, unexpected-

2. No guarantee of any kind Witness said he was surprised agreement of January and also ly cancelled a meeting with the is given with any of the above

lots. to hear Mr. Evans testify that hot, the pact for military reorgan-American and Communist com

zation.

Marshall's

NOTICE

LAMMERT BROTHERS,

Auctioneers.

BUILDING FOR SALE

The undersigned is prepared 8. The above stores are located to receive on behalf of the at N. 27A Godown, Hongkong & Owners Tenders for the pur Kowloon Wharf Godown Co., Ltd. chase of No. 10 Ice House Street, Kowloon.

Sec. A of ML. 2A.

4. Houza of inspection: 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, fondays to Fri- | days inclusive.

when the money International Convention for the

missioners and flew to Nan- out, Needless

which food was seen in the crew's quar- ay, safety of life at sen, to

"Those agreements are the king-Associated Press. verything turns out right in Japan had subscribed. The duties ters, as the steam cooking equip- the end, though the young man of a master were laid down under ment had been damaged when the basis of my mission and that mission now ie teminated," he has trouble in swallowing his that regulation. It was also pro-ship was torpedoed. There was

said.

there "Therefore

ig pride.

vided in this regulation that the stove in the crew's quarters for

nothing else for me to do but

Permits to inspect the bulld- You will recognize as old master was responsible for pro- preparing sukiyaki and it Was friends the bewhiskered bar viding each passenger, with

THE UNION CHURCH

ing may be obtained from the life possible that this stove had been return. to Yedum." tenders, the garish aalouns, the belt. As he was sick, witness did used by members of the crew to termination of Marshall's mis- Jordon Road, Kowloon

5. Passes and. Tender Forms undersigned during office houra, Asked if this meant the

may be obtained from the British "naughty" can-can girls and the not know if any life boat drill cook food.

Stores Disposal Board, Head- Tenders should be addressed syrup-py tunes of the orchestra, was carried out on the "Lisbon Witness denied that the type sion, Chou said

The renovation and re-opening quarters Land Forces, Victoris to which, if we are to believe such Maru."

the undersigned at their When large numbers of written copy of a statement pro- future actions depend on the picture, were the main delightstroops were carried, boat drill duced in Court had been read American Government's policy of the Union Church, Kowloon Barrack, Extrance 60 yards offices in a scaled cover endor- of the period. "Hello, Frisco, war carried out in sections. Life over to him and on the applica

Hope of a political truce in will be considered at a General west of Queen's Road Entrance sod Tendor for Purchase of

to Barracks). Hello" comes a good second to boat drill should be carried out ton of Major. Vine, the Court China already had been blasted Meeting in the Games Room of

6. Tenders must be deposited No. 10 Ice House Street and "You'll never know" for catchi-under: supervision of the

O.C. gave permission for Major Chan by Communist Spokesman Wang the Y.M.C.A., Salisbury Road, with the Board in sealed packets should be delivered not later dess, however, and on the whole Troops in transit,

Ping-nan who declared if the at 6 pm. on TUESDAY, 19th is a most enjoyable film.

Witness could not explain why National Assembly convened NOVEMBER. Former members and marked "Tender for Cargo than twelve noon on the 23rd The International Convention

the ChalkMDM stipulated regulations to be ob-none of the witnesses had stated Nov. 15 as scheduled "there will of the congregation are parti- Handling Gear", and addressed to

cularly requested to attend. A served in peace time, but the that they saw, him on deck, Hebe no more negotiations."

7. Closing date for Tender: Tam Chiu, hawker, was dis-Japanese Army transport were believed that POWs would have The Government remained special invitation is extended to 12 Noon, Saturday, the Erd day

free church members of the of November 1946. charged by Mr. H. G. Sheldon different. It was not the practice bitter feelings towards the Jap- adamant

Nanking was filled with Forces, and to all who are K.C. at Central Magistracy or etiquette for a civilian to ip- anese after their nightmare in yesterday when he was found struct Army personnel or give the bolds,

frantic political discussions, interested in the revival of the B. The Chairman of the Bri- tish Stores Disposal. Board (Hong The Communists and the De Union Church. was then adjourned not guilty on charges of har-them drill,In practice, the mas Hearing

Kong) does not bind himself to mocratic League sought to hold

Tender. bouring a girl under 21.

ter of a ship as a civilian attach- 10 a.m. today.

accept the highest or any

"JANE”

(YES, IT WOULD MAKE` A THRILLING ACT IF

: YOU DROPPED ME --

AND THEN CAUGHT ME/ BY THE ANKLE!"

SAY, YOU GOT

SURE NERVE,

JANE!

MAT

MICK

BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES

WHY, PUSLAND | PLEASE, WE

EARTH 3

SKOWER)

to be recalled.

IF THOSE BOYS ALWAYS THINK ALIKE, MAYBE THEY'LL BOTH. FALL FOR JANE-AND THEN WE'LL SEE HOW THEY AGREE TO DIFFER!— IT'S.

BLESS ZUR HEARTS I THAT'S THE NICEST PRESENT OF ALL!

AN IDEA...

Meanwhile, Captain Bunkum has lost track of the mysterious prowler....

Not Just an Ornament

WHERE THE

·HADES HAS HE GOTHOF YE CÂN VANISH LIKE THAT I

SOMETHING IN THIS "PHANTOM OF THE RING"I'ERN

BY EDGAR MARTIN

DIDYA NOTICE, JEEP, ALL TH OTHER PRESENTS WERE JUST STUFF?!: NOW OURS IS RE USEFUL ?

UUPH!

?

It is hoped to prepare shortly, a roll of former and new mem bers from which' a Committee of Management can be elected.

A. W. INGRAM, Chairman of the Committee of

Management,

Tel: 68026

HONG KONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY

It is proposed to hold a short service and lay a wreath “at; Stanley Camp Cemetary on the afternoon of St. Andrew's Day, Saturday, 80th November. All members are invited to attend and any who are unable to pro vide their own transport are ze quested to advise the under gigued, as soon as possible.

D. S. ROBB

Honorary Secretary c/o Lowe, Blugham & Matthews.

Hongkong, 12th Nov. 1948.

Victory Dry-Cleaning & Dyeing Co.

RESUME BUSINESS

Experts for 20 years.

39 Nathan Boad, Kowloon." (pre-war at 50 Nathan Ed)

WALTER M. WEINBERGER,

Chairman,

BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD; (HONG KONG

ALL BRITISH AND ALLIED EX-PRISONERS OF WAR IN CAMPS IN JAPAN

་

All British and Allied Ex- Prisoners of War who can give any pertinent information re warding conditions and Incidenta ip POW Camps in JAPAN and who have not yet made sword statements are urgently re quested to communicate with B/Ldr Dwyer A. Nevills of the British linor War Crimes Liaison Section — Tokyo — care of HQ Land Forces, Hong Kong (War Grimes. Investiga- tion Unit) 8/Ldr. Neville can be contacted by telephone No $4121 Fat 145 or after office hours, telephoma Hő, 21249.

November next.

Tender

The highest or any will not necessarily be accepted. Dated the 25th October, 1946.

JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER. Hongkong & Shanghai Bank-

Building. 4th Floor, Hong Kong.

NOTICE

TENDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUNDKY MATERIALS

Tenders will be received by the Custodian of Property until noon on Friday 22nd November 1946, for the following un- claimed articles:

(1) Approx. 20 tons Tín Plate Wastes and Prime Tin Strip.

Pazo

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

20 WORDS $2 FOR ONE INSERTION PREPAID, 1 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL INSERTION, ADDITIONAL WORDS 10 CTS. PER WORD PER INSERTION

$2

Repileer awaiting at offices for Box Nos. 62, 81, 82, 88, 91, 9, 102, 104, 112, 117, 118 212, 216, 218, 220, 223, 227.

POSITIONS VACANT

CERTIFICATED Coxswains re- epired for fast: Motor Launches, apply Box, No. 229 China Mail“. WANTED. Experienced atano- grapher, stating typing and short- hand speeds. Apply Nox No. 230 "China" Mail":

AIR Hostesses required by Cathay Paciße Airways, Ltd. commencing Essential shortly.

operations age between 18 and

25, languages English and Chi- nese, good personal appearances, British passport Apply with photograph. Nursing experiences advantageous. Write Box No. 231

• "China „Mail." *

FOR SALE

AT bargain prices. Limited nura- ber of Triumph" bicycles 28" * 114" wheels, 24" frame chromium finish handlebars, rustproof finish $250.00. Apply Box No. generally. 232 Chinn Mail",

PUBLIC AUCTION

The Undersigned have received instructions from The Custodian of Property to sell, by Public Auction on

Tuesday the 19th November 1946

commencing at 10.00 a.m.

at their Sales Rooms, Pedder Building, Basement,

165 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS GOODS, comprising:-'

STORED AT CHINA PROVIDENT No. 2 CODOWN, WEST POINT. Cutch, Bronze Powder, Chemicals, Dyes, Arabic Gum, Mineral Ore, Printing Ink, Joss Stick Powder, Adverti. sing Paper, Safes, Felt Hats, Iron Clamps, Etc...

STORED AT CHINA

PROVIDENT No. 1. GODOWN, WEST POINT. Wood and Stone Stands, Machinery Parts, Statues, Old Books, Etc.

STORED AT CHINA PROVIDENT No. 374

GODOWNS, WEST POINT.

Machinery, Florida Water, Torchlights, Woollen Yarn, Cotton Stones, Grinding Piece Goode, Glass Beads, Braces; Paper Fans, Hair

- Cream, Felt Hats, Etc.

STORED AT CHINA PROVIDENT Nos. 17/18 GODOWNS, WEST POINT. Rubber Balls, Rubber, Tin

· Foil, Chingware. STORED AT HONG KONG AND KOWLOON, WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LTD'S

No. 3 GODOWN, WEST POINT. Glassware, Old Books, Cork Stoppers, Medicine Bottles,

Etc

STORED AT HONG KONG

AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LTD'S No. 5 GODOWN; WEST POINT. Cotton Seed Oil, Chinese Hair. Oil, Packing Paper, STORED AT YUEN YUEN GODOWN, WEST POINT.

and Machinery, Machines Machine Parts, Lathes, Ships' Accessories, Playing Cards, Straw Hats, Looking Glasses; Ladies Overcoats, Leather Belts, Suspenders and Purses, Glassware, and Glass Bottles, Torchlight Bulbs, Straw Boards and Straw Braids, Rubber Tyres, Cow Hides, Gutting Machine and Table, Empty Tins, Gloves and Socks, Mantles, Buttons, Iron Nails and Cow Nelis, Balls and Bladders, Stationery, Etc,

The abovementioned articles will be open for inspection at their repective Godowns on 16th and 18th November, 1946, between. 10.00 a.m. and noon, and be (2) 770 Colls Iron Bands tween 2.00 p.m. and 400 p.m.

" and ";

Inspection permits will be fasded by the Undersigned at their Machinery, | Auction. Roonsa. (3) Laundry

consisting of Rotary

Washing Machines, The Auction is subject to the Boiler, Steam kettle, and Conditions of Sale pu soap mixing machine,blished in the Hong Kong (British Military Administra- Han), Gazette Notification No. 22706.

etc. A

Full details can be obtained by reference to the Government Gazette of the 16th November or at the Office of the Custodian of Property. Inspection permalta tian-Looms will be fasued to prospective

Bank Big

Anctionser

purchasers Disposals

LAMMERT BROTHERS,

Auctioneers.

Tenders) Branch of the Chinese Optical Co

Custodian of Property Office.

WHYATT CUSTODIAN OF PROPERTY

OPTICIAN

67 QUEENS ROAD C