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NEW ADVERTISE- MENTS

BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION. HONG KONG BRANCH.

ANNUAL MEETING: WEDNESDAY, 18TH NOV., 1997, IN ST. JOHN'S CATHERDAL HALL, COMMENCING AT 5.13 MM.

All Member, Friends and Other interested Cordially Invited.

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MACAO RACE CLUB.

BAFT Programmes and Entry De of the FIFTH EXTRA

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RACE MEETING to be bell NUNDAY, ITH DECEMBER. 1927, can be obtained non application to the INTERNATIONAL RACE AND Ro TION, CLUR OF MACAO, LTD., Hose Kono JOCKET CLUSs and CAUSEWAY BAY STABLES, HONG KONG.

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INTIMATIONS.

FANLING HUNT.

DRAFT FROGRAMMES

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 1927.

and

ENTRY FORMS for the AUTUMN MEETING to be held on SATURDAY, SD DECEMBER, 1947 (Weather Permitting), may be obtained from Dr. F. PIERCE GROVE, The POLO CLUB, HONG KONG Olux and Cabar- WAT BAY STABLES,

Entries will OLOSE at NOON, SATURDAY, 18 NOVEMBER, 1927.

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

ORIGINAL JURISDICTIO

ACTION NO. 381 or 1915.

BITTZEN

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THE INSTITUTION OF ENGI. NEERS & SHIPBUILDERS OF HONG KONG.

THE FIRST PAPER OF THE 1927-1928 SEASON

Will ha Read by

On

M

A. HEVEY, Esq.,

GAS-ITS DISTRIBUTION AND USES

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18th, 1927, At 5.45 F.M. CHAIRMAN

W. J. HILL, Esq., Fresident. Members and their Friends are Cordi- ally larited to be Preant,

A. LANDSBERT,

Hon. Becretary

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INTERPORT CRICKET.

I following Frog raramos

is Proposed to carry out the

NOVMEBER 19TH and slot-

SHANGHAI, Hong Koxo.,

NOVEMBER 22-

"MALATA U. UNITED SERVICES. NOVEMBER 23rd and 24TH--

SHANGHAI. Malatë.

NOVEMBER 15TE-

SHANGHAI D. UNITED SERVICES, NOVEMBER 26T5 and 8TH-

MALATA . Hovo Koza.

Matches will unless otherwise noti fied, Commence at 10.80 each_day, Tin Interval 12.45 to 1.30 .. Draw STOMPs at 57.x.

A STAND at the Corner of Queen's and Drs Forux ROADs will be Open to the Public at a Charge of 50 Lunts Fer Person Per Day.

Benches on the Quiz's Road SID# of the GROUNDS will to reserved for Sailors and Soldiers in Uniform.

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HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB.

INTERPORT CRICKET.

THERE will be a STAND on the CHATER ROAD SIDE of the GROUND reserved for Members of the Club, Subscribers and their Ladies Entrance by the Small Gate in CHATZA BOAD at the EAST ESD of the PAVILION.

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HONG KONG REEL CLUB.

CHILDREN'S CLASS. ENTATIVE Arrangements have Temale to hold A CHIL-

DANCING at the HELENA MAY 15-

WING FAT HONG, Plaintif

AND

KUNG CHUNG BANK

AND

LAU TIK CHRUK

the Managing Part ner thereof,

Defendants

"R. E. V. M. R. DE SOUSA, har received Instructions from the REGISTRAR of the Supreme Court

To SILL BT.

PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE

人

CHINA AUCTION BOOMS. 4. DUDDELL STARET. VICTORIA, Hoxe Kore

ол MONDAY, 21er NOVEMBER, 1927, AT.3 O'CLOCK ...

IN ONE LOT ALL THE RIGHT TILE AND INTEREST OF THX BAID

LAU YIK CHEUK

GF AND IN

RURAL BUILDING LOT No. 177. RURAL BUILDING LOT No. 177 consists of:--

All that Piece or Parcel of Ground situste at Bercza Bar in the Colony of Hong Kong and registered in the LAND OFFICE & RUBAL BUILDING LOT No. 177, Together with the Two Pramises thereon comprising a Storied EUROPEAN DWELLING HOUSE, containing 4 Reception Rooms on Ground Floor, Bedroom and 3 Bathrooms, Hot and Cold Water Quarters, Watchman's House and Tennia

INTIMATIONS.

CHOCOLATES

De Luxe

Wonderful Variety

NADIAN

AMERICAN

(METCALFE)

(FOSS)

FRUIT IN LIQUER TRU VALUE

GIFT

LA MERITA

Guardians, found this so unendur The Marine Insurance Association able that he resigned, stating "I of Hong Kong are presenting a And that to be a member of telescope and a cheque to Chief Board of Guardians I have to Officer Beatty in recognition of his forego freedon, as an Englishman bravery on the occasion of the piracy of the as Synning, The and allow the Labour Party to presentation, which will be made distate to what association I be- by H.E. The Officer Administering long."

the Government, will take place at 4 pm. to-day at the General Cham- ber of Commerce.

· LOCAL ESTATES.

CHINESE PHOTOGRAPHERS'.

$23,000.

HIS REQUEST TO THE EXECUTORS.

ROB-

THE DUEEN'S

BERY IN

ROAD.

AUDACIOUSLY PLANNED AND

·CARRIED „OUT.

"

$5,200 STOLEN.

GOOD WORK BY POLICE.

Probate of the will of Lau Tau The East Ham Trades Council

Chiu, alias Laq Tat Kung, aliar drdared the Sacklist members of

Lau In Sun, inte of No. 11, Sep- the Borough Council not to attend

Among passengers who arrived mour Road, Hong Kong, ground the laying of the Foundation Stone

here by the as President Lincula floor, and a managing partner of of the War Memorial hospital by frem, the, North were General Sir Ying Fong, photographers, whe the Duke and Duchess of York. John Asser, C.B., K.C.V.O., and died on June 9th, this year, at Lothree Chinese, armed with revol As briefly reported ́ yesterday, Three Councillors who did attend Lady Asser General Asser has Bow Village, Samshui District, this loyal ceremony were ordered been Governor and Commander-in- Kwangtung, has been granted to to appear before the Trades Coun-Chief, Bermuda, since 1999; and had Sum Nimi Chi, merchant, of No. cil to answer for their disobedience. previously served with distinction 102, Queen's Road Central, and Lau It is to prevent, or end, such scan the Egyptian Array. He was a Tai Sang, schoolmaster, of No. 14 dalous abusée that the Conservative member of the Soudan Government Queen's Road Central, a friend and nephew, who are the executors

· Party have resolved to fight local Council for a number of years..

named in the will, elections on party lines and vote the Socialist

jers

jers out. :

ODA

that

vers, entered a shop "in "Queen's Road Central and decamped with a considerable sum of money.

The shop which was the scene of

their operations was that of Fung Hing & Co., piece goods dealers, of 129 Queen's Road Central. The robbers got away with over $5,000.

Two of the three men who held up the Jakis of the shop were arrested the same night on one of the Canton wharves, as they were about to embark on one of the night..

Three cases of typhoid,

Estate in the Colony is valued at Swedish and two Chinese, all im- 823,200, and is bequeathed to child- ported, and two Chinese cases of ren and relatives.

At the end of his will the A. dance will be held at the Peak cerebrospinal fever were reported Club, on Saturday, December 10th. in the Colony during last week. testator writes: "I also hope The Lyric band will provide the There were two deaths from typhoid these two gentlemen (the two exec boats for Canton, but up to a lato and both cases of cerebro-spinal tors) will take care of my children

hour last night the third man had fever were fatal One Chinese case from time to time so that they may

Press representative enquired at of typhoid and que Chinese case of receive an adequate education, and been arrested, when a Daily. cerebro-spinal fever were reported that I, though dead, will rest in

Police Headquartcra. during the 24 hours ended Novem- peace with my eyes closed. ber 14th.

music

Further evidence was taken yes terday at the Kowloon Magistracy in the harbour piracy case: The case was again adjourned.

The first of two practice dances for St. Andrew's Ball Was held TRIBUTE AS YOU LIKE IT last evening at the City Hall; the

SPECIAL

IDEAL

second one will take place next Tuesday evening.

A Chinese electrician employed at the Taikoo Docks was removed to the Government Civil Hospital suffering from injuries caused by being struck by a cable.

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The total output of the Kailan

and Usual Ofices, Garage, Serrants A. S. WATSON Mining Administration's mines for

LORTH

"The Properly contains a Tatal Area of 21B15 Square Feet or thereabouts and is held under Conditions of Sale No. 1088 under which a Crown Lease for the Term of 75 Years from 3rd OCTOBER, 1991 is to be granted.

The Crown Rent payable in respect of the Property is $102 per annum.

Particular and Conditions, of Sala may be had from--

MERA. DEACONS,

Vendor's Solicitors,

1, D2 VEUX ROAD URNTRAL, ΟΙ ΤΖΟΥ MR. E. V. M.B Da 80USA. The Auctioneer.

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E Require FLAT and HOUSES in CENTRAL KOWLOON and

& CO., LTD.

HONG KONG.

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the week ending October gotă amounted to 103,826 tons and the Bales during the period to 102,304

tons.

Letters Of Administration.

Letters of administration to the

From further details gathered yesterday, it appears that the rob-

Herbert Ray Norrington,

a estate of Yeung Sha Nam, alias bers first entered the shop at 7 am. British seaman, appeared as a Yeung Yau, merchant, late of No. on Monday and ordered goods to destitute before the Magistrate at 13, Holy Cross Path, Hong Kong. the value of $105.30. Just before the Central Police Court yesterday. who died on September 18th, this returned and stated that they wish- the shop closed at 9p.m. the men According to the police statement. year, have been granted to Yeung ed to pay for what they had order- Norrington was an engineer on & Chik, Ting, and Yeung Hing Tong, Butterfeld & Swire ship who did his sons, both of No. 118, Prayed on their earlier visit. They had not join in the recent strike. After East, Hong Kong. The widow.r the strike Norrington resigned, and nounced letters. had been unable to obtain "other Hong Kong is välued at $5,000, employment. An order was made

for him to go to the House of Detention.

FUNERAL OF MR. R. C. HURLEY.

ONE OF THE COLONY'S

·OLDEST RESIDENTS.,

*

The

estate in

no sooner entered, however, than two of the three men pulled out revolvers, while the other man secured the door and windows.

The ten fokis in the shop were SANITARY BOARD MEETING. hustled into a back room, which was

ONLY ROUTINE BUSINESS.

barricaded, following which the robbers proceeded systematically to ransack the premises. They stole A meeting of the Sanitary Board $4,200 from a safe in Hong Kong was held yesterday afternoon. The banknotes, $300 in five-cent pieces. agenda contained no fewer than 32 The daily takings of the shop, items but all the business was of amounting to 8000, were also taken. "A Chinese was fined $25 yester-

After remaining for about: 35 day at the Kowloon Magistracy-for The death took place on Monday, routine character.

Mr. W. J. Carrie took his scat minutes on the premises, the rob----- the larceny of electric current. The at the Matilda Hospital, of Mr. Defendant war esid to have con- Robert Crisp Hurley, one of the for the first time as President of bars left at 9.43 p.m. with shout nected his light to the wires of the Colony's oldest residents, at the the Board, Mr. N. L. Smith having $5,200,

The alarm was given to the police, left for Home leave last Saturday. in the towns and meet the challenge complainant.

age of 79.

Mr. Hurley arrived in Hong Kong Other members present were:-Dr. after the fokia had ultimately of their opponents.

The settled policy of. Socialist

V. M. Koch, who recently in 1879 as accountant for Mesars. 8. W. Two, Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, succeeded in releasing themselves, returned from a holiday at Home, Sale & Co. (now Lane, Crawford's) Dr. S. C. Ho, Dr. W. V. M. Koch, and a vigilant search was conduct- the Hon. Mr. T. Jackman ed on the waterfront. One man majorities on many of the local

took his seat again on the Sanitary and was subsequently connected (Acting Director of Public Works), was arrested twenty-five minutes governing bodies in England has Board yesterday afternoon. During with other establishments. Later Mr. R. A. C. North (S.C.A.), Dr. become a scandal. Their activities Dr. Koch's absence the vacancy was he was with Messrs. Thos. Cook &G. W. Pope (Medical Officer of after the robbery had been notified,

Health) and Mr.D. Davies

a Chinese constable searching him Son as tourists' guide and latterly (Becretary).

and finding $500 in notes in one give a fairly accurate idea of what filled by Mr. J. P. Brags.

of his socks The man was evident- might be "expected in a State

at the Government Analyst's office.

ly trying to make his escape on a governed by Socialists. Mr.

A gold ring, mounted with a He was the author of two guide

night boat. Ten minutes before the NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN, the Minister stone, was removed from the show-books and a descriptive work entit.SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT Charles Hardouia sailed for Can- ton, a second man was taken into custody, over 81,000 being found on him.

"

found

Dr. W.

In-led Picturesque Hong Kong.”

of Health, whose Department is case at the Jade Tree store. responsible for the control of local her report to the Police, Mrs. himself Campbell, manageress of the store authorities; has obliged to protect local communi- stated that the ring was valued at $140. She did not know when the In his in theft took place. above May Roan Level, Hong Kong. ties in many places, Will Landlords interested sand part vestigations into certain glaring

SMALL calars to

INVESTORS Scandals he has found relatives A Chinese girl residing at 237, TEL. C. 4630 ?

and friends of Councillors and Des Faux Road West, who was Quardians being given jobs for forced by her parents to marry a man whom she disliked, attempted which they had no obvious qualifica-

"

TITUTE for One Hour Week between London Office: 91, Bride Lan. he says, "being bribed, whether by the Government. Civil Hospital for the grave.

5.30 px.. and 6,30...

A Qualified Intractor has been pro-

visionally engaged.

Fean caupot yet be fixed, Same being dependent on the Number of Pupils enrolled.

Street.

Fleet Street, E.Ó. ̈L

after admission

DE PAUL.

DONATION TO THE FETE,

Lieut. Col. L. J. Comyn,

C.M.G., D.8.0. th. $30 Mr. Hugo Ammann

26 A

5

$

..

As stated, up to late inst night.

A LADY COMMISSIONER.

TO EXPLAIN NATIONALISM Mr. G. P. de Martin.....

TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES, Comdr. Stefano Carrara The Maryknoll Sisters ...... 10

SHASQUAL, November 2nd. Mt.. C. P. Marcel......

According to advices from Nan- Mesare. Graca & Co. *20 and king, the Nationalist Government postcards for Picture Gallery.; and | bas decided to appoint Miss Cheng Messrs. Sam Shing We, one case Yu Hsic Special Commissioner to preserved ginger.

During the past two years Mr. Hurley had been in indifferent health. He leaves two sisters in

The Society of St. Vincent de the third man, who apparently, and East Grimatead, England.

The funeral took place at the Paul begs to acknowledge the fal- found out what had happened to Roman Catholic Cemetery, Happy lowing donations to the funds of his two comrades in crime, bad not

been arrested. Valley, yesterday afternoon, the the Al Fresco Fete on December service being conducted by Father 4th: Banchio, assisted by Father Rossello and students of the Seminary. The coffin was followed to the graveside by a number of friends, amongst whom were many who had grown up within Mr. Hurley's life-time and DREN'S CLASS for HIGHLAND Hong Kong Office: 11, Ice House tiens. I have found the electors," to end her life by swallowing a

held him in affectionate regard. A dose of lysol. She was taken to profusion of wreaths were laid over offers to pay wages which had no treatment, and died three hours dition to the chief mourners (Mr. Amongst those present in ad. obvious relation to the services to

Europe to explain to the foreign and Mrs. J. Young) were Sisters of

public the actual state of the be given, OF obvious connection

the Italian Convent, Mr. and Mrs.

Nationalist movement. The For- with the standard prevailing in the Considerable excitement was A. G. Suffiad, Mr. and Mrs. H. A.

eign Relations Committee, of which, "DIS-Dr. C. H. Wang member, "neighbourhood; or on the other caused in Wyndham Street' at 1.30 Allen, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Smith, Mrs. J. G. Marshall, Mrs. T. X.

strongly recommends Miss Cheng in hand, to pay relief at rates by yesterday morning, when an alarm Duc, Mrs. R. Pestonji, Madame A.

a report to the Government. of fire was raised, followed by the Kaufholz, Mrs. Best, Dr. Ombrinsky, which people doing no work were

Miss Cheng is at present Chief police Mr. E. R. Dovey, Mr. C. Rosselet,

Justice of the Provisional Court is sometimes better off than those in vociferous blowing, of

Mr. J. Landolt, Mr. J. W. Kew,

Shanghai. Whether she will be whistles The fire was in a photo- Mr. C. Kew, Mr. T. Bolt, Mr. U full employment. Rates have been grapher's shop, but proved to be Gonella, Mr. E. H. Summers, Mr.

There was again a full house at allowed to retain this post daring. forced up to an extravagant level. a small one, and was extinguished E. M. Hazeland, Mr. T. P. Tong, the Star Theatre last night when her absence in Europe has not yet In some districts the local authori. by the occupants of the premises Tuong. Miss R. Rosselet, Miss A presented "Cocktails" and the

Mr. C. M. Piveteau, Mr. N. Van Charles Chamier's Out Cabaret been decided.-Eus Wen." Ar the recent Conservative Conferties are face to face with bank- before the Fire Brigade arrived. Suffiad, Miss C. Bearwolfe, and Disorderly Boom. ""

Miss Lins Liao,

The programme included ence held at Cardiff it was decided ruptcy. The taxpayers have had to

Wreaths were sent by the Govern- clever and amusing new sketches that elections to Borough Councils, be brought in to provide funds in The annual meeting of the Hong ment Laboratory Staff, the Manager called "The Strong" Silent Man" Boards of Quardians, and similar order to carry on the public ser Kong Day Scoute Association will and Staff of the American Express and a "Port in a Storm." Charles be held this evening, at 5.15, at Company Messrs. Thos Cook & Mason as Sergt-Major Pullthrough bodies in England should in future vices,"

Son, Ltd., Sir Robert Ho Tung, in the "Disorderly Room," was be, fought on political party lines. Socialist members of local bodies St. John's Cathedral Hall. There Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Salad, Mr. again the mirthanaker of the even

will be an interesting report pre- and Mrs. Trinh Xuan Duc, Mr. and ing

Mrs. Chan, E. Rosselet, Mrs. J. Signorina Henkin, the noted

British Parents desirous of entering their hidren for this Class are invited to send their Names to the Under- mentioned as soon as possible.

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HON. BECRETARY. THE BEEL CLUB, (c/o Mesars. PALMER & TURNER).

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The

Baily Press.

Hong Kong, Novama. 1öra, 1927.

WHEN SOCIALISTS ARE IN POWER.

"COCKTAILS" AND

ORDERLY ROOM.” OUR CABARET" PLAYING TO

CROWDED HOUSES..

two

WHAT WAR DESTROYS.

PAGODA OF YUAN DYNASTY GONE.

The farcical proceedings at the long-drawn siege of Chochow may be explained on the usual ground that money is passing between the.

From some standpoints this decision have to obey orders from Socians sented by District Scoutsmaster Rosselet and Rosie. Mr. and Mrs. soprano, sang to the delight of the commanders. The reports of fright- is to be regretted. Obviously party and "Unemployed" organisations. White, showing the work carried F. H. Summers, Mr. and Mrs. T. audience and was loudly encored. ful slaughter on the ons hand, and politics ought to have no place in Mr. PHILIP SNOWDEN, Chancellor out during the past year, and also M. Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. H. A The whole programme, which was tender, solicitude for the city on local administration. There is no of the Exchequer in the Labour a statement of the financial posi Allen, Mr. and Mrs. A. J Kev, a distinct. success, will be repeated the other hand, are alike discredit Mr. and Mrs. Chas. B. W. Kew, to-night. To-morrow night Honed. It appears that the besieged immediate relation between a man's Government, has stated, his know- tion, which will be given by Mr. C. Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith and Soit will be played.

garrison has received reinforcements from time to time, the besiegers political belief and his capacity to ledge of cases where the local H. Blason, the Hon Treasurer. The family, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Jones, Hon. Dr R H Kotevall, C.M.G., Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Marsh, jar,

having neglected to close the west serve on the highways committee of Labour Party. have insisted that LL.D., who is the President, of the Mrs. J. Marsh and family, Mr. and

ern gate. The garrison is able to WEATHER REPORT. come and go at will.. an urban council or to org that the their representatives on the local local Associations will address the Mrs. J. J. Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs.

Meanwhile the centuries-old. fire brigade is maintained in a state councils shall appear before them meeting on, the Aims and Needs of W., Glendinning, Mrs. Mooney and

The weather report, issued from pagoda in the city which has sur the Movement, making special re- family, Mrs, Edgar and family, Mr. of efficiency. But for years the prior to a Council meeting and ference to the Hong Kong Branch. J. Landolt and family, Mr. and the Observatory at 5.00 last night, vived the rise and fall of three

Mjas stated At the close of the meeting, the Miss Manuk, Mr. and

dynasties, is stated to have gone Socialists have fought local elec receive from them instructions Commissioner, the Rev. G. T. Williams, the Misses L., G. and 8. A belt of high pressure stretches under the heavy artillery of the tions on party lines; and Conserve to how they must vote on every Waldegrave, will give an explana Ellis, Baby Wilbur Marshall, and from S. China to the Bonine, Ankuochun

Moderate to light monsoon may ⠀⠀⠀ The pagoda was built in the Yuan tive leaders therefore are compelled proposal on the agenda, Mr. tion of the organisation and Messrs. William J. Allen, E. Best,

ruethods of the Boy Scouts' Asso-J. Faora, T. P. Tong, C E. Wong, be expected over the China Sen. dynasty and was at least 500, years to advise the supporters of the JosepH COSLEY, & Socialist member ciation, both locally and in its E. R. Dovey, C. Van Leo, and N. Local Forecast:-N.E. or variable old but was destroyed in about five

of international aspect. Board

Van Tunng

winds, Ught, Ane.

minute-Shanghai Mercury, party to come out at election time of the Nottingham