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POSITIONS VACANT
WANTED KNOWN-
COMPETENT book eper for MME DOBRY. American Im- and FUR COATS improper fun, capabic ported taking charge whole set books, CAPES. Squirrel, Silver Fox, Write Mink Marmol, Mouton Lamb, drawing P/L account.
Also a large selection of with full particulars, salary etc. expected G.P.O. Box 755. the latest styles in Wedding Gowns, 221-222 Gloucester Bldg., 2nd Floor,
SALESGIRLS
wanted.
Ex-
perlence and personality casen- tial,
Please apply 6-8 Glou- CARPETS & RUGS.—Genuine cester Arcade, between 10 and Peking and Tientsin, lovely
5.
designs and colourings, various
sizes. Come and inspect at The
FOR SALE
PILOT · RADIOS: Same re liable prewar quality now obtainable at popular prices, made possible only by in- creased demand and large sales, Allwave sets from $240 each obtainable at all the bet- ter dealers direct from: Colonial Agencies, Tsekoochoy Bldg, 14 Queen's Road, Phone 26810.
SCRIBBLING
or
(1940 Edition)-Containing Hong List, Government Offices, Hospitals, Schools, Churches
Clube, Consulates, Services, Agencies, Who's Who, and Residences. All Information complete to March 31, 1948. On sale at all leading Book Shops and "China Mall" Office
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1948.
HUMPHREYS ESTATÉ
& FINANCE
COMPANY LIMITED
Cocoanut Oil Shipped To Russia
London, September 22,
In the past 12 months, 150 tons of cocoanut oil wore shipped direct to Russia from the Fedora- tion of Malaya and "about 1,000 tons from Singapore, valued, at £170,000.
direc or
by
German Fined offered by the Ministry of Food
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the abovenamed Company 100,000 PADA 100 unissued shares of the Com-
Tho Colonial Secretary, Mr. through the United Kingdom dur- pages at 80 cents each.
Opany of the nominal value of Arthur Creech Jones, gave this ing the past 12 months. He also at "China Mail" offics. $10.00 each will be offered to reply in the House of Commons asiced the value and why those Windsor House. Tel: 82812. the members of the Company today to Mr. Leonard Gameans fats had not boen bought for HONGKONG DIRECTORY who appear on the 30th day of (Conservative), who asked how Britain.
Mr. Creech Jones added that 50 September 1948 in the Com- much cocoanut oil had been sold
of Maluy's oil export pany's Register of Members as to Bustlo from Malaya, either per cent
trans-shipment became free from destinational of the present the holders
control early this year and as Issued shares of the Company
the prices offered for these ox- thood ports were higher than at $10.00 per share and on the fooling that the full hominal value of each share offered namely $10.00. shall be paid in full on the acceptance of the offer and in any case not inter than the 31st day of December: 2048-ando this,coch mer of the 'Company, appearing the Company's Register of Members on the 30th day of September 1948 or his approved homineel shall be entitled to apply for and take up one of the said 100,000 unissued shares of the Company for every two issued shares held by such
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneer, Surveyors and Appraisers, Pedder Building. Telephone No. 20226.
PUBLIC AUCTION
by
WANTED - Chinese assistant | China Rug Co., Kayamally The Undersigned' have re- for woollen and cotton textiles Building, 4th Floor (Opposite ceived instructions, to sell department in Import in. Hong Kong Hotel). Queen's Public Auction on Applicant must be fully ex- Road, C. perienced with good
dealer
connections. State full parti- RENOMMEE just arrived ship- culars and salary expected to Box 15, China Mall,"
in
A MALE assistant. Chinese or Portuguese for shoe dept. British departmental store. Must
ment of Autumn dresses, sults, coats, 503 Victory House, 5, Wyndham Street: The Lift is installed.
Friday, the 24th September, 1948
commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sules Rooma,
35, Hunkow Road, Kowllon
A Fine Collection of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
NEW STOCKS of "EATCO"No. he FULLY EXPERIENCED in ubber diapers, sanitary knick- men's & women's shoes. Replyers and belts received by all P. O. Box 470 Hong Kong.
In London
London, September 22. A 88-year-ola German, Rudolf Deauthner, was fined 28,000, ordered to pay £1,000 costs, and gaoled for three months
London police court today.
Beauthner's offences are snld to have cost Britain and
France
слом.
་
more than £70,000
The prosecution said that some of the money had gone to Palestine-Reuter. member
on the 30th day of September 1948. The shares so offered and accepted shall rank for, divi- dend as from the 1st day of January 1040.
no purchases were made by the United Kingdom.
Mr. Gammans: Would it, not be better i those surplus fa's were bought for Britain rather than they should go to Russia? What more
ta valuable export Britain could we have at this Lume than fats?
Mr. Creech Jones: should have thought this was consis.ent with Mr. Garamans' policy of re- maving controls.
Detentions
·
The Colonial Secretary told Mr. William Gallacer (Commmunist) that 184 trade union officers in the Foderation of Malaya had
association with Insurgents.
Request For been detained arising from their
- Conscripts
By Dick Turner
CARNIVAL
INFORMATION
GÉNG 1989 BY NKA WENYNT DET, M. CEA. U. 6. PAT, DEP.
"Fribishar hare missed three in a rowin
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE
By Shepard Barclay
The Authority on Authorities"
Mr. Galincher: Is this not an intolerable situation for the
Government, If under the terms of the
Labour
which has Washington, September 23. would
been built up by the trade union offer any member
be
The US Defence" Department] movement In this country. It entitled to a fractional share
announced on Wednesday that it should not be encouraging arresta the Directors in lieu of issuing has asked for 15,009 men to bel of trade union leaders defence
In fractional Certificates will conscripted into the Army infof ilu and rubber, monopolista,
whole share to be December. An estimated 25,000
Mr.
Creech Jones: Many of cause the issued to a person or persons to enlistments are due to expire in those arre ted have been actively troubles
heart TWO EXTREME STYLES
when South A through be named by the Directors that month but it is impossible associated with recent
and had left their positions in and such share shall at such to say how many will re-enlist.
IN THE PLAY for a nuit con- played the 10, feiled the K with unlons in onder The 15,000 conscripts are five trade
to play tract, there are two extremely the A, led the 3 to the J. AnesSEU time as the Directors think fit thousand more than in the flest their parts with the Insurgents.
Qand wound up hli be sold and the proceeds dis- call up for November-Associated
different style of play. One, the the club Mr. Stanley Auberry (Labour) simpleet like the piny for cer- activity with the club. A to have tributed among the persons Press.
A trade union official who recent
and ien tricks and give up the last NEWLY ARRIVED Underwood
taln R.C.A. Refrigerator, Frigi-
No Trump contracts ly went to Malaya, said that at- entitled to the fractions mak-
the trump three. standard Please Typewriters,
Motor-1.P.1,
of running Viking and daire,
consinta templs were being made to im-ault Dest au then picking up tim
Where West doubted the portable, finest
typewriter Carved Figure, Sextant, Beding up such share. ibbons and carbon papers, Room Suite, Play Pen, Radios,
Government was putting in prison athel
Kuils, sometimes
otimes that he could not lead a trump. FOREIGN FIRM of Importeral btainable at The World Tape Measure, Camp Bed, The Directors will dispose of requires Salesmen and Brokers Lypewriter Co., 40, Wellington Standard Lamp, Fenders, Old any shares offered to members On Way To HKment because they
YOUNG Lady stenotypist with perfect English wanted. Must be able to handle
correspon- dience independently. apply Box 016 "China Mail"
leading stores. Prices reducer). The product with 18 years" re- putation Ir quality."
FURNITURE
Comprising:-.
for Sundries. Provisions, Tex- street, Hong Kong. Tel.Clothes, Sewing Machine, Office in the event of non-acceptance tiles, Watches. Perfumeries, 20508 Chemicals, Hardware, & Paper. Letters stating full particulars regarding previous experience to Box No. 012 "China Mail"
от
TUITION GIVEN
ENGLISH, Conversation and Correspondence, also lessons in Shorthand given by English Lady. Apply Box 609 "China Mall"
POSITIONS WANTED
BRITISH MASTER MARINER, 35, experienced China coaster,
DANCING LESSONS requires position ashore alloal. Reply Box 617 "China | BALLROOM DANCING Mail".
"Mnde Easy" for beginners "Advanced Variations" taught. PROOFREADER --Qualified Also Rumba, Samba, Tango, proofreader seeks position: 14 Jitterbug. (Enquiries 1-3 p.m.) years' experience
news-Tony Hudson, paper and Jobbing work. Building.
in
Available immediately,
WELL-EDUCATED
Chinese
612 China
WANTED. TO BUY
& CO..
young lady soeks position as v. M. HAMMOND secretary. Address Box No. 614 Buyers of Mineral Ores & In- "China Mail".
gots, ie., Blamuth concentrates, Molybdenite, Lead, Zinc. and Copper, etc. Tel. 28530, 4th floor, Union Bldg., Room 106.
******99*****
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR SALE
SILICON Steel Sheets, USS
MAY BE BOOKED AT THE SWINDON BOOK STORK, 15 Nathan Boad, Tel 59327-12134"
Armature O.H., .025" x 24"x Immediate delivery.
Phone 28091. NAVAL BINOCULARS; "Carl YOUNG man now employed by Zeiss" (7 x 50) for long range, wide field observations. Suite Government. desirous changing able Master Mariners and Field
altlan for one that commands respect, future and decent live work. $450.-less 50%. G. P. O. ing wages. Ex P.Q.W. hard Box 415.
working, 8pcвks Cantonese, INLAND REVENUE 1947 Or able to control men, matricu- dinance with tables, at Ye Olde lation standard, well connected Printerie; Ltd. good family and excellent re- ferences. Apply Box 607, COMPANIES ORDINANCE No. "China Mail."
39 of 1832, as amended by 20 of 1033, 24 of 1935, 15 of 1936, Independent at Ye Olde Printerie, Ltd.
EXPERIENCED
dent steno-typist,
English commercial correspon- PENCILS per dozen, lead $1.25
full/part
&$1.70, blue checking $1.80, Import/
time, knowledge
Export, Banking,
at
they
may
'Black Diamond'
4-
un people that the Labour tricks which me in sight in somn Diamonds, it was his misfortune members of the trade union move-other suit or In a single He apened the spade A, then led
unionists. Reuter.
POST OFFICE
were trade mainly or entirely
Jong
sult. The contrasting proce- the Q, which South ruffed with clure is the pure cross-ruff, in
in the lamond 2. The club 2 was
J which the declurer never makes led to the and the spade A lead of trumps, but uses the turn ruffell by the diamond. 5. In the Next the club 7 was ruffed by dummy in a cross-rult. first type of play, two trumps the diamond 7, the spade 0 by are used on a trump Iral until the diamond 6, the club, 9 by the either the dummy or declarer is diamond 8 and the heart 4 was out of trumps, in the second one led, the J and K going to the A. art 2 in the West shot back the heart 2 to the trump to a trick.
led East Q. and now trump, but too late to help much. The Kwon it, the heart 7 was rulfed by the diamond A, the club K by the diamond J and the heart 9 by the diamond Q. All told the ten trumps took nine tricks, for down one.
MAIL NOTICE
Outward Mails
Inlene otherwies stated. Bestelerot Article and f'arcel Poste goes 30 minute lier than the exdinary mall. If maila before 10 am Registered and Parcel Iosta uloss nå & p.m. the previou
Malls are closed st Kowinon "Cantand
Chair, Tientsin Carpets, Large by payment therefor by mem-
London, September 21, British coal for the Far East Writing Table, Camphorwood bers or their approved nominees
loomed much in Chesterfield Chests,
Suites, on or before the 31st
the newn last day ut
week for the most
expensive Dressing Tables, Low Boys, December 1948 such time
lump in the world ic niready Wardrobes, Bedsteads, Single or Umes and upon auch terms winging its way Divans, Chest of Drawers, Bed and conditions as
to Hong Kong whilst the largest single cargo of Side Tables, Set of Ten Poys, decide.
anthracite dust to leave Swansea Dining Tables, Sideboards,
since the war is bound for Pen- Glass Cabinets, Long Mirrors,
It is most important that Ice Chests, Single Iron Beds,
The former is a plece wrapped who have, pur-in brown paper, the contents of Blackwood Wardrobe,
Deck any persons
chased shares in the Company the package being valued at only day Cases, Chairs, Book
Kitchen
Freight charges, Cupboards. Garden Iron Chairs, but are not on the Register in one skilling. Cutlery, Dinner Service Silver, respect thereof shall if they however, amount to £2. 13n. This Post Office. hal: an bour warlier than Uber Glass Ware and Crockery, Etc., desire to take advantage of "black diamond" is consigned to 4.P.0, eksing time. Etc.
the offer, present their trans. Chinese firm which has its headquarters in Hong Kong and registration fera for
which has requested a sample to On View from Thursday, the panied by the requisite shares
test. 23rd September, 1948.
certificates on or before
The cargo of duff coal, as an- 30th day of September 1048 thracite dust is called, totals Almall for Shangbal, Rep.) 9
9,600 tons and is for tin smelting.
Terms: As Customary.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION
The Undersigned have re- ceived instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Saturday, the 25th September,
1948
·commencing at 11.15 a.m.
at their Sales Rooms, Pedder Bullding. Basement (for account of the concerned)
A Large Quantity of Caustle Soda, Washed Film, Printing Ink, Sodium Ferrocyanido, Potassium Ferrocyanide and Printing Paper.
Located at C' Godown, No. 15 Passage and No. 40 Godown of The Hongkong & Kowloon Whart & Godown Co., Ltd, .Kowloon.
All the above goods are more Shipping, red checking $1.50 hard copy-or less damaged by fire and/or procedure local Customs, fluenting $2.50, at Ye Olde Printerie, water. Gral Cantonese. Apply Box Ltd. 610, "China Mail."
WANTED KNOWN
PLASTIC - BACKED Carbon Paper, more expensive but doos not curl and lasts much longer, at Ye Olde Printerie, Lit.
For Permits to view these goods on the 24th September, 1049 apply to the Undersigned.
Terms: 50% oa Full ofi
accom-
the
The offer will be made by notice sent by post to each shareholder specifying the number of shares to which each and shareholder is entitled such offer if not accepted either on behalf of such member o his nominee on or before the December 1946 31st day of
will be deemed to be declined.
The Company's Register of Members will be closed from the First day of October 1948 until the 7th day of October 1948 both days inclusive.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS &
SON LTD.
General Managers.
Hongkong, September 16, 1940.
THE HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION. announce that their new office in
MONGKOK
Hammer and Balance by the Nathan Road, Kowloon,
BOND STREET W.1. — Âṇ OLD LIBRARIES Renovated in 27th September, 1948, hdditional service-We are now choice tropic. and insect-proof fully equipped to offer expert materials, at Ye Olde Printerie, styling and talloring in ume Ltd.
for Saturday's Race Meeting
· if
necessary. At the Hong Kong LOOSE-LEAF BINDERS made
Hotel. Tel 30281 Ext. 32.
any size to accommodate com-
pany records or account sheets,
ENTIRE WARDROBE require-at Ye Olde Printerie, Ltd.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
NOTICE
ments in the latest shades and PRINTING of every description Messrs. Henry Kwan and Wong distinctive fashions, very at executod with accuracy and On are tractively priced. Hollywood
no longer connected tore, 108 Melbourne Hotel. promptness. Fling 23123 and with this firm.
our representative will call on
The Carlton Auto Accessories Company.
LINY TOTS bpecialists in Baby you. Ye Olde Printerle, Ltd. Jayetto sots, Christening flowns, Smocked and Hand-em- BRITISH STRING, in 1-lb. broidered Frocks. Also children balls, thick, medium, fino, at failoring · department. · Karri-Ye Olde Printerie, Ltd. kots, Pram. Ruga, Quilia, Swiss AIR Musical Boxes: Orders- taken strongly bound in hard covers,
PILOTS' Log Books Service Auction Rooms 419, Union Building.
printed on good paper, at Yo LADIES, we have at: your Olde Printerie, Ltd. -
ervice all specialized opera PLAYING CARDS and Bridge tions for Helene Curtian cool Scorers with contract rules, at waves, machineless, oil perms,Ye Olde Printerle, Ltd. Pindyés & manicure-ROSE]
ARIE: "Beauty Parlour=| CHILDREN'S PARTY-Carda Iri Phone 50304---49, Haikow Rd, several designs," at "Yo "Olde Kowloon
Printeric Ltd.
Auctioneers, Survoyers, etc.
A. K. D. de Sousa, Aueflanoen
will open shortly. Banking business.'
of every kind will be transacted.
A branch of the HONG KONG SAVINGS BANK will also be in operation.
a
LICENCES SUSPENDED
Shanghai, September 23. Eight local commercial firm all Chinese, had their business licences permanently suspender and heavy finesas high as GY- 5,000-imposed un their manager: "under tor having conducted of the Finance Control Bureau ground bank" deals, a spokesmar revealed.
Ex
All these firma were found t have loaned out money at orbitant interest rates, unlawfull accepted deposits from the public. and illegally remitted money be tween Shanghai and other local- illes such of Canton, Nanking, Tlensin and Hankow-Router.
GREEKS SUFFER BIG SETBACK
Allens, September' 23. The guerilla armies of Genera Markos were reported to reliabl but unconfirmed reports today t have broken through Greek Arm;" lines in the greatest military sef back suffered by Government forces since the German Invasion
seven years ago.
These reports, from Greele military sources, sald four guerills brigades, broke through Greek
lines in the Vital triangle almost capturing the important northern elly of Kastoria United - Freis,
BRITISH HOTELS
IN TSINGTAO
PRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Closing Times by Air
90705 H975 4 DKJ87 CJ
SK 10 4 N
3 WE HQJE
D 9 4 3 C 10 6 4
Tomorrow's Problem
SAQ D.O H K 10 D10 7 6 5
SAQJ8 HA 8 3-2 D None DAQE
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Canton, (Kowloon C.F.O.) 7.30. n.m., 19 ... 12.10 ... 3 p.m. (G.0.1.) Tam, 9.30 ... Noon, 2.30 p.m.
DAQ 10852
CK 972
A.M..
(Ord) D.80 a.m. Almall for Shanghai,
(Ord 2.50 2.71,
(Ret.)
Th
West
Aitmall for Shanghai, Nanking, Hankow,
Tsingtao and Peiping: Airmall fur 2, ic Bwatow and Amty, _(Reg.) - 19,2 D. (On). 3.10 p.17.
3 H Airmalt for Talped, (Reg.) # p... (Ord.)
8.10 p.m.
(Dealer nerable.)
1. C
West. Both sides vul-
C9 04
North
East
South
S. 10 T
SK
Pass
1 S
2 D
2
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PORS
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DA 0·8 4 C.-10
$
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Pass 3 8
4 D
Closing Times by Sen and Trailz Macao and Tainahan, 7.30 am, Shanghai. Noan. Manila, Aden and Eexpt, 3 p..
Konsmoon, 1 p.m.
area only for Uafted Kingdom
London, 2 p.m.
Canton (2nd class mail only), I p.m. Macao and Tainahan, 7 p.m.
nahal, p.m.
Jangkok, D.,
via
Amoy and Fouchow, a p..
Ioshow and Pakhal via Holhuw. p.m. Xeno and Tolnakan, & p.m. Kongmoon, p.m. L'anton
{Parcels and 2nd class mali), 3 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 31 Closing Tive by Ale Baston, (Kowloon C.P.O.) 7.50 m., 10 *m. 12.80 p.m., ́§ p.m.1) (G.O.P.)
↑ auto 9.30 am, Naon, 2.50 p.m. Armail for Shanghai, (Reg.) D Mbu
(Ord.) 8.30 .m.
Stomall for Manila P.L., Honolulu, U.S.A. and Canada, (Reg.) 9.30 am, (Ord) 10 m...
Vizmall for may, Starchal, Nanking. Hankow, -Taingiso and Pelping | Ale ma!! for Chungking; (Bez.). (Ord.) 9.30 p.m.
Almail for walow and Foorbow, (Reg.) (Ainall for Dangkok, Rangoon, Calzatia,
3. p.m. (Ord.) 1.40 - p.m.
Karachi. Babrein, Cairo (Nairobi, Johannesburg and Marsellies via Cairo), Rome and London, -Kowloon 6.P.O., (Reg.) 4_pas, (Ord.) 4.80 p.1.1 G.P.D., ́·(Tex.) 4.30 p.m. (Ord.) 19.
Alemail for Belton and Paris, (Itag-)
4.30 p... (brd.) K p.m.
Closing Times by 'Bos' and 'Train
Dbl
Making that spade contract at Table 1 of a duplicate was about as easy as you could wish to see. The diamond A was ruffed by the dummy's spade 8. and then came four trump tricks won by the A, the Q, the J overtaken by the K and the 10. East sent the
20
S & J
HA972
A
DQ 3 2 CAQ J-2 (Dealer East, North-South vul- nerable.)
How many tricks should South get at No Trumps after, the pla mond 4 lead if sound defence Is used against him thereafter?
A BRITISH CRossword puzZLE
16
18
19
23
-
Mazao and Telnahan, 1.89 «.05, *
Manila,. Aderí, · Egypt, and Marseilles,” 10
27
.m.
Shanghai, 1 p..
Tientsin, September 23.
Holhow, Pakhel vis Hoihow, and Hangoop, Four leading, British-operated
3 p.. hotels here were nominally Bus-wao and Tainshan, 3 pm. pended for thŕte' days from this Canton (ând clase mail only), 8 pas. morning
while the British Straita and Batavia. O p.. mariagers were Aned for allegedly Tormon vis Takao, 1-pun.
(ordinary Increasing rentals after the in-Ja
letters, carda and parcels), #-p.m troduction of the currency reform
Macao and Tainahan, 4 p.m. and price freezing.
Kongacon: (vla Canton); p. Tambons, 6 p. Canton (parcela and 2nd class mall).
The hotels affected are the Astor, imperial and Talati, ail Hong Kong registered Reuter.
FIRST THING 4
Basement, Fronch Bank Bldg. EVERY MORNING
Telephone SIBET.
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1 Distur
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5 Part of a
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10 Carp 11 Own up
12. Fixed
period
10 Withdraw 18 Looked
hard
20. Velocity 22. Ecstatle
Fissures 25 Diadem 26. Quota 27 Assault 28 Chio
13 Expert- 20 Rigorous.
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D
Clues Down
14 Soothing
1 Adulates 2 Dimcult
to under- stand 3. Tuna 4 Military
man 5. Told" 6. Spoko 7. Decree
preparation 15 Judgment 15%-Beamfog 17 Middles 10 Extreme
fright
21 Optical
25 Glut
Adieu, 257 Emakst Eagle, 20 Tittér,
1 Shun,"
Lair's
Yesterday's Crossword Down Shatter, Intobed
Across 1 Salòci, 5 Crime: 87 Exclude, 10 Sewer, 13 Passage. Heal, Unison, 11 Attic, 12 to 14 Soaking; 10 Cenmurs, 17 Edince, past, 1-14 Beet, 16° Emend, :18 19 Arrest, 21 Impl, 22 Trot, 23 Adore, 19 Arid, 20: Strict, 24-Pear,
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