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NEW ADVERTISE- MENTS.

HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

NOTICE.

THE HALP YEARLY GENERAL TEETING OF MEMBERS Will

be held in the JOCKEY CLUB ROOM, HONG KONG CLUB ANNEX on FRIDAY, 10TH JUNE, 1927, at 12 20 1.M.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN, Secretary. Hong Kong, May 26th, 1927. (4964

HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB.

NOTICE.

MEETING OF MEMBERS of the Club will be held in the PAVILION on TUESDAY, 31 MAY, 1927, at 500 px., Ear the prof

by the Cona considering n Proposal mitter to add a Sreund- Storey to the

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CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 27th, 1927.

FORTY-NINTH ORDINARY

TNNUAL MEETING of the SHAREFULDERS of the shove Com

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any will be held at the Offices of the General Agents, PENDER STREET,

ռե Naps, 7TH JUNE, 1927, for the and Statement of Accounts for the Year ending 1st D Cman, 1926.

TUESDAoyo of receiving the Report!

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 26TH MAY to 7TH JUNE, 1927, Both Days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Prn,

General Agente. Hong Kong, 18th May, 1927. [4932

HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Ps and makether Additions and Certificate No. 5 NS SH Improvements the Bubbling.

Flan sy be seen in the PAVILION.

By Erler of the Committer, 18. CRBNHILL

Hon. Secretary. Hong Kong, 14 h May, 1997. [4

MACAO RACES. SECOND EXTRA RACE MEETING: SATURDAY, 250, & SUNDAY, 29TH MAY, 1927. FIRST RACE

.

Entrance to Publi: Buciącups 40 Cents Entrance to Member Stand $209. Special Raco Steamers will rey as under-

SATURDAY, en MAY.

From Huss Koke: 9.00A.M. "BUIAN," 2001 "SELTAI" SUNDAY, 29TH MAY From HONG KONG: 9.00 AM, "SULAN"

From Mat::

5.00 .M.SUITAL." 6.30P.M."SULAN"

Members are advised that they must Hhow their Badges to obtain Admission to the Members Enclosure.

Members may introducs Two Ladies. Tickets may be had on application to the Frea of SECRETARY, I.B.R.C., Macao.

Charge.

Fach Member has the right to in- troduce 2 Non-Members to the Member Euclosure. Tickets may be obtained it

14960 the Entrance Gate.

HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION,

ALL Propout Alte

Rulos of the above Association the Challenge Shind Competition, LAI WAR CUF and SUNDAY HERALD CHARITY CUP Competitions must be forwarded to the Undersigned Not Later Than the Mar MAY, 17.

W. E. HOLLANDS, Socretary.

P. Q. Box 2:13.

KOWLOON CRICKET

CLUB.

CONCERT

WILL BE HELD ON

SATURDAY,

MAY 28TH, AT 9.45 P.M.

(Weather Permitting/

ADMISSION: $100; SERVICES: 50 Ct,

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SHOPS TO LET

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594, NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON.

1.

dated Hong Kong, 20th July, 1923, for Twelve Shares, Neubered 1300-130541 MNS inclusive, and Criticato No 10416 dated Hong Kong, 6th Apathy

Numbered 56746 1925, for Six

Gal flusive, all:

in the Name of AUGESTE MAZE

CHAMILTON, have been LOST or STOLEN, and should these Certificates I not be prodnend to the Bank before ! the H JUNE, 1997, New Certificates for the Shares will be imel sol the Aforesaid Certificates Now, 5, No M48 and 5/N8 911 will be thereafter treated by this Corporation as Null and Foid. By Order of the Court of Directors,

A. C. HYNES,

Actine Chif Manager. Hong Kong 1 May, 1927. 490

S.S. "THLEBOET."

TENDERS are Invited for the Purchase of the Wreck of the Forepart of the S.S. "TJILEBORT" it Now Fies at LIN. TING 1LAND. Full Particulars from the Undersigned.

JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN,

York Buikling.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. VALUABLE LEASEHOLD

PROPERTY.

Ster the Land 4thce as CITUATE & VICTORIA, HONG KONG,

SECTION A OF INLAND LOT N. 17, Together with all Buildings thereon known No. 38 & 40, Quoon's Road Cen ral and No. 1, Stanley Street to be Sold by PUBLIC AU- TION on Monday, the 20th day of

Juno, 1927, at 30th, Reactioneer. E. V. M. H Do Sousa, the auctioneer. Ma Averios Room, No. 4, Duddell Street, Hong Kong.

in

For further Particulars and Conditions

of Sale. Apply to:-Dr. 8. W T6'0, olicitor for the Vendor. No. 26;

Des Von Road Central or to Mr. E. V. M. R. Do Sousa, the Auctioner.

Hong Kong, the 1P, day of May, 927,

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FOR SALE OR TO BE LET UNFURNISHED.

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No. 27, PEAK, LUGARD ROAD.

NIGHT Roomed HOUSE, with Central Heating, Five Bedrooms, Four Bathrooms, Three Drying Rooms, Modern Sanitation, Grass Tennis Court and GardenPossession ALAY 1ST.-- LINSTEAD & Apply:

DAVIS, ALEXANDRA BEINGS.

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DEWAR'S

WHITE

LABEL

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FINEST

The Bill now before Parliament is designed to remove the more seri ons handicaps; and one of the im mediate results has been the forma tion of British companies with

H.M.S. Benar ship's Company are holding an At Honto an board

Le-morrow.

Our case of smallpox and one of rerrbra spinal fever. both Chi-|

ample capital for the praluction of į nese, were reported on Wedursday.

Betish pictures that will compare! with the best sent out from Holly-

wand.

Lient. Chuadr. G. F. Hole, R.N., Harbour Master, has resumed his! duty after a sticerssful operation for appendicitis.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

VACANCY.

ONLY ONE NOMINATION

RECEIVED.

MR. W. E. L. SHENTON TO SERVE DURING ABSENCE OF SIR HENRY POLLOCK, K.C.

Yesterday was the last day for It is satisfactory to find that the

receiving mominations in connections American lend in filmmaking is to le definite challenged under con There is to be another Social with the electing by Justices of the ditions tint should ensure ultimate talhering, to which Service mèn¦ Peace of one of their number to SPIVE on the Legislative Council Success. But the lead which the are particularly invited. at

obtain John's Cathedral Hail, following during the absence from the Colony Americans were able to while Britain and the Empire were

SCOTCH WHISKY engaged in the world war will not

OF GREAT AGE.

Awarded 50 Gold and Prize Medals.

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*VICTORIA

VAT

THE VERY FINEST OLD

be reiinquished with a strusade. Recently meetings of the leading eranpanies were held in secret toi

evensong on Sunday.

St.

of Sir Henry Paliork, K.C.

AN was anticipated, the only Yesterday was the birthday of candidate was Mr. W. E. L. Shen- Her Majesty Queen Mary, who was ton, of Messrs. Deacons. He was born in 1967. According to usual proposed by the Hon. Mr. D. G. M.

A. G. Hynes,

debate the probier bow they could cast all warships dressed ship | Bernard, seeanded by the Hon. Mr.

and a salute was fired at nuoti.

A Chinese was found lying o

011 Wednesday the Praya East night with stab wounds in the neck and back, and was removed by the i

the Government Civil

neel the position created by the Fils Bill, and although they do not appear to have come to any jagreement among themselves they

are evidently determined not remain active. Their travelicas; police to

in Great Hospital. are tremendously asy Britain trying to sril to cinema A Chinese who was arrested at thirs mass product of 141, Second Street, for the posses Hollywood for 1928 that is, films, sion of 229 spurious ten cent pieces. that have not her seen and many was yesterday morning senteneed As to four mouths' hard labour by Mr. of which aft

as yet unmade. the past, the lever which is ased R. E. Limiseil. is to apren to supply one or two i

The Peak Club are holing

SCOTCH WHISKY productions of outstanding merit as dance for members and subscribers La comhtion of acceptance of a this evering, beginning at 9.15. As supplied to the Houses of quantity of crude and vulgar rub The band of H. M.S. Ti-will be bish. Efforts are also being made in attendance, and a special late Lords and Commons.

To obtain the support of the tram will be run at 12.30. Somalist party in the House of Cammons for American interests,

SOLE AGENTS:

A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.

HONG KONG DISPENSARY.

TO LET.

150

THE FUST FLOOR on No. 2,

HART AVENUE (Five Rooms).

Apply to:-

SPANISH DOMINICAN

Mr. Remedios, living at Fanling, has reported to the police the theft and members are waited on daily from his garage of a spare wheel, for that purpose.

an accumulator and a tool box, the total value being given az 8237.

Mr. Shenton is thus returned un opposed us a representative of the Justiers of Peace,

VOLUNTEERS PARADE.

FRACTICE FOR KING'S BIRTH-

SUSPECTED MURDER.

POLICE SEARCHERS BUSY IN CASTLE PEAK DISTRICT.

WOMAN'S MYSTERIOUS

DISAPPEARANCE.

This week a party of police and detectives have been busily engageil

in digging in the mud-flats and in the searching the hill aides Castle Peak district. Their activity is connected with the mysterious'

hood of a Chinese woman.

disappearance from that neighbour-

When the woman was not seen about and inquiries failed to elicit a satisfactory explanation, certain information was laid with the authorities, and

Was this week taken into rustody and is de Lained on suspicion of murdering this woman.

it man

Various rumours have been cur. rent in the district in question and stories from Chinese sources have wen spread to the effect that, the wenian has been murdered. and her best horied.

DAY CEREMONIAL,

Ather theory is that she has Judging by the snarturss of the not only been madered, but that airn out of the contingent of the her body has been eut up into parts į

Hong Kong Volunteer Defence which lave been buried at various

1 Working Corps who mustered at Headquor. | paints to avoid discovery,

this theory, tho have

search to's last evening for a praelie

organised police parade, the Corps should by n

work at.

Some evidence of the crime which is believed to have been per petrated.

So far only a pair of trousers have been found, but whether these belonged to

means suffer by comparison with parties and these, in the course of the men of the Regular Forces when their search, intve dag in the mud they take their part in the King's in the hope of bringing to light Birthday Parade ext Happy Valley.

The members on parate last even- ing executed the various movements which form part of the ceremonial with precision and confidence and

established, although some Chinese with a final polish up" at their full dress rehearsal text Monday

in the district are said to have evening at the Valley, they should identified them. However, this is come in to the full military standby no means definite and no proof that a crime has been committed Fard.

has come to livht.

A Chinese was removed from his home at No. 18, Chinese Street, to

Yesterday morning there was an- the Government Civil Hospital ou

nussed Naval band on Wednesday, in a serious condition. other interesting parade of troops.

stated that he drank with a

Ground. The "Lysol" disinfectant, mistaking it Murray Parade

parade was watched by large num for Lea

bers of spectators,

I was

Five Chinese have been arrested in connection with the arised robbery at Shapo, Antao, on May 16th when a gang of men raided a shop in the village on the pretext of buying aerated water and made a haul of money and jewellery worth

OBITUARY,

In spite of these manifold activi- ties we believe that in due course British films will come into their own. The discussion of the subject at the Imperial Conference from the standpoint of Empire is having a salutary effect. No argument is needed to prove that foreign films which are often either imbecile ori injurious to our national reputation should be replaced by pictures pro. duced under British control. Aus tralia has taken a boid step. The Government are Commonwealth holding an inquiry into the position of the film industry in Australia, TURNISHED FLAT on PEAK TO LET: Two Bedrooms with Bath- roome, Two Peception Rooms and preliminary to the introduction of enclosed Verandah Mdern Sanitation.legislation intended to encourage! Immediate Possession. Apply Box 4796,

the production of Empire pictores. ofo Hongkong Daily Pren.

The Australian public are extreme- ly anxious to receive a larger per centage of pictures made. under British auspices, and the Hominion manding #3 for the return of same. 15 years she has been paralysed. offers a great and promising field for exploitation. British Glas are, it is stated, on the authority of

4899)

PROCURATION.

DEATH.

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8.1.P.

F4963

Hong Kong Office: 1k, Chater Rd. London Office: 21, Bride Lane,

Fleet Street, E.O. 4

The Daily Press.

HORD KOKO, MAY 27TH, 19271

BRITISH FILMS IN THE EMPIRE.

inre.

over $200.

|

MRS.

R. WATTS.

WOUND

has nol

the missing been definitely

Gruesome Rumour. Another story current is that a dog was seen running away in this particular neighbourhood with a section of a human lim, but it is doubtful if there is any truth in this story. It was, however, one g the runours that gave rise to the theory that the woman who disappeared has been murdered, and her body cut up into pieces.

and the Moana hile, digging search continue.

One of Hong Kong's oldest residents. B. Walts, widow of Mr. S. W. Watts-died yesterday A Chinese constable stationed at 08, Bonham Road. Mr. Watts Kowloon City is alleged to have was at one time head of the firm misconducted himself as a public of Dakin, inter taken over by A. servant by seizing an opium pipe & 8. Watson1. belonging to the occupier of No,,61, | Mrs. Watts, who was 77, came to Sha Po, Kowloon City, and de- the Colony in 1894, but for the past TO BEGIN WORK NOW-IN

The hearing of the case is fixed for Thursday, next.

Said by the police to have deserted his post to join the pickets

ELFS

SON ROBS MOTHER.

A GAMBLER AND A WASTREL.

PRISON.

The funeral took place during the afternoon at Happy Valley, the

A young Chinese who, according Rev. H. Copley Moyle conducting to his mother, had never done an the service.

honest day's work, was yesterday Wreaths were received from the sentenced to six months' hard

EMPIRE DAY CONCERT.

TO BE HELD AT K.C.C. ON SATURDAY.

a charge

The

had en young rascal systematically rubbing his mother and wasting his money on cards. The mother thinking that if a rer- tain amount of responsibility were placed on him, he would turn over a new leaf, and she, therefore, got him a wife. But the plan did not work and the disillusioned wife gave him up and went back to her parents.

BIRTH. BANNETE. On May 20th, at the Peak Hospital, to Enxa, the wife of T. G. BENNETT,

[1567 daughter. Wars-On May 26th, 1927, at 86, Roaba Hoad, BESSIE WATTS, un old resident of Hong Kong, in her 77th year. After a long Professor WALLACE, the chief cen

at Canton during the 1920 strike, following: Mrs. P. R. Marsh, Miss | labour by Mr. W. Schofield, at the sor. showing a slight increase in and painful illness.

ex-Macro the total number imported, and

Indian policeman, Ethel Smith, Mr. and Mrs. G." W. | Kowloon Magistracy on an improvement in entertainment named Jhanda, appeared before C. Burnett, Mrs. William Shewan of theft.

Major C. Willson yesterday mörn- (Sister), Amah (after 18 years' value.

What is true of Australia holds ing on a charge of vagrancy. He service).

The chief mourners) were Mrs. W. good of other parts of the Empire. was sent to the House of Detention There is a real desire to show pie-on' the application of Detective Shewan and Mrs. Farmer. tures that are true representations Sub-Inspector Elston. of the habits and customs of the

The Squeakettes," a well known English, and not as so often hap and popular local troupe of “eu- pens a bad and mischievous carica-tertainers, especially among the Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD has Forces, were in excellent for last said that it would take fifty years evening, when under the direction of good government to undo the of their talented leader, Mrs. C.

senting the Englishman on foreign ful matinee performance for chil screens, and he has not overstated dren at the Helena May Institute the facts.

The youngsters heartily enjoyed the entertainment.

According to Straits papers, H.E. Sir Hugh Clifford, G.C.M.G., G.B. E., the new Governor of Malaya, will make his official land-

The programbe is to be provided The following telegram has beening at Johnston's Pier, Singapore, by the full band, and the pipe band -percentage of British filius in every

received by H.E. The Governor at 4.15 pm, on June 2nd, and the and drums of the 2nd King's Own cinema perfornianer in the United

from the Secretary of State for the Oaths will be administered in the Scottish Borderers, and it will be Council Chamber at p.m. The giu at 9.35. Highland dances will Kingdom. The importance of en- Colonies. It is regretted that it usual King's Birthday bull, follow also be performed. Our moderate fee includes services (at couraging the production of British arrived 100 inte for earlier publica ing the Ceremonial Parade in the your option) as follows: 1. Management Ghea that conform to national tion:- of your properly. 8. Rental collection. 3. No limit to tenants supplied and no standards of taste and culture has charge for securing new tenanta or for Advertising during period of contract, heen previously emphasised in our Neglotia lun. Anotion or private sale,

6. Insurance ME- of mortgage.

free of charge to you. 7. Bo Lies have hitherto emfrouted pro-

your land

or property.

ducers. There was lack of capital,

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Tia interesting to learn that harm done by ten films in misrepre- Russell Brown, they gave a delight be given at the Kowloon Cricket the mother's strong box, until the

American film companies are mak- ing strenuous exertions in England to defeat the Cinematograph Films and excellent views. Bill. This asure proposes to Available in Three hope, 1

-.12, 6 and 6 rooms rented abolish bind and block booking, together; formerly private hotal: Flate and houses available furnished or and requires the inclusion of a unfurnished, also single rovins for bachelors.

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AND

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HONGKONG SMALL INVESTORS,

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small but progressively increasing

But formidable difficul

BELATED GREETINGS.

FROM COLONIAL OFFICE

CONFERENCE...

ming, is to be held at Govern ment House on the evening on June

The Colonial Office Confer-ard. ence assembled in London send Greetings to you and the people of Hong Kong on the occasion of Empire Day."

It will be remembered that the Eampire Day Concert arranged to

Club on Tuesday evening had to be postponed on account of unsettled weather conditions. Now that the weather appears to have changed for the better, and a fine spell is expected, this concert is to be given at the Club grounds to mor row evening,

The concert is under the patron- age of H.E. the Glovemer (Bir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.) and the pro- ceeds are for the Hospital Com forts Fund.

Tickets at 81 for civilians, and 50 cents for Service men can now he obtained.

Money and articles of jewellery continued to find their way out of old lady got so exasperated that sho reported the matter to the Police. When the Police located the offen- der in gambling house, hu on him had a gold watch, ring

Tunity treasury.

16 in cash all belonging to the

ANOTHER JUNK' PIRACY,

FISHING BOAT. RAIDED.

The story of another piracy in Chinese waters was related by the stuersman of a fishing junk which has reached port minus the master who is being held for ransom. The junk was on her way to Hong Kong from Fanlokong, Pinghoi district, Eight Chinese were charged be

When on Monday at 9 o'clock. fore Major C. Willson yesterday

about a mile from shore she wun morning with gambling in a house H.E. The Governor's Reply,

in Hillier Street which was raided Those intending to be present approached by a Hoklo boat con- are advised to secure tickets early, taining about 15 arnied men. The The following is the reply which by police officers. For the defence, of organisation, of really good has been sent by H.E. The Gover- Mr. Hin Shing Lo pointed to the For there will be no superfluous pirates fired on the fishing junk and small amount of money seized and seats in view of the very fine pro forced her to stop. Then men went Raneacking the place The first de grame, which includes popular on board. "On behalf of Hong Kong I asked for leniency.

was the principal marches, and selections, and con- they stole money and jewellery thank the Colonial Office Confer fendant, who ence for its Empire Day greet- tenant of the floor, was fined 850, cludes with a Grand Military Tat worth $180. They also took the

and sailed towards shore. ings, which are cordially recipro-another $25, and the remainder, 83 too, in which hand and pipers take junk master on Board their craft

each.

1. part. cated here." *

fhns, and moreover the theatres were in the grip of American film magnates. The grip still continues, but it shows gma of loosening.

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