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NEW ADVERTISE- MENTS.

BANK HOLIDAYS,

INTIMATIONS.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, 1927.

THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO. (1918), LTD.

INTIMATIONS.

NOTICE.

INTIMATIONS.

MISS SIGGINS,

EDUCATIONAL AND BEMEDIAL GYERM

W to the NEW P.&.0.BUILD- E bare BEMOVED our Offices Accordance with Ordinance NoT YEARLY MEETING OF INGE FLoss), from 19TH of PREPARED the Classes In I 1918, the EXCHANGE SEARRYLBER

OF DECEMBER, 1997

BANKS will be CLOSED for the TRANSACTION of PUBLIO BUSI- NESS on MONDAY and TUESDAY, the 20TH and **7TH INSTANT. (CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS).

Hong Kong, 21st Dec., 1927, [5667-

FANLING HUNT.

BOXING DAY PAPER HUNT.

THE MEET for the DECEMBER THE

COP will be at M. FOTIN' BUNGALOW at 11 18, MONDAY, DECEMBER 26TH,

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NOTICE."

THE Latest is that the HONG

(5689

HE NINTH ORDINARY

Br. the Head Office of the Company

CHATEX ROAD, Grosa's BUILDING, Victoria, Hong Kong, on THURSDAY, the day of DECEMBER, 1997, at Noox, for the purpose of receiving a Blatamant of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for the Year ended 30th

1997, SEPTEMBER,

and

electing Directors and Auditors.

JHEWAN, TOMES" & 00,

General Managers, Hong Kong, 4th Dec., 187 (5810

THE DAIRY FARM, ICE &"COLD STORAGE CO., LTD.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

...DEPOT AND BRANCHES.

Bu hery Department Hours:

DOUGLAS, LAPBAIK, & 00. Hong Kong, 17th Dec, 1917. [3871

NOTICE.

M

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

FIRE Office of the DOUGLAS

bem BEMOVED to the NEW P. & U. BUILDING (4TH FLOOR), from MON DAY, 19TH of DECEMBER, 1927.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., General Managers, DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. Hong Kong, 17th Dec., 1997. [6679"

NOTICE

ONIES up to $135.000 are Mailable for Lavestment on Claes Mortgage Security subject Trastes Valuation.

KONG HOTEL bas OPENED Most Up-to-date HAIR-DRESSING | SATURDAY, 247@ D20.—fam, to 17 M. BALOON with all Competent European

.. to 5 r.m.fat Hairdressers from SHANGHAL.

SUNDAY, 25te Dzo-6, to 890 to MONDAY 26TH DEC.-6 to 8.90. TUESDAY, 27 Dra-6xx to 8.30 1. Dairy Department Hours: SATURDAY,24ra, Dzc -6xx. to 1 P... 2. M. r5 r.xX. SUNDAY, 25TH DEC.-6. in 8.30A.M. P. to 3. MONDAY, 26TH DAC-6A.K. to 8 20.. 2E.M. to 3 P.M. TUESDAY, 277-Dec-Baxto8.30.

3 r. to 8 r. Hong Kong, 20th December, 1927.

HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.

HOLIDAY MATCHES.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22.

“INTERPURI TADAM PROBABLES v. “ROYAL NAVY. Boro KONG CLUE GROUND.

Kick off at 3.45 x.x. Sharp.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 261K, SUNDAY HEKALo InternationAL OKALITY CUP COXTETITION. SCOTLAND ». PORTUGAL. HONG KONG CLUB GROUND.

Kick off at 3.45 2.x. Sharp.

TUESDAY, DECSMBER 2721, ENGLAND. SOUTH CHINA. Horo KoxG CLUB GROUND.

Kick off at 8.45 r.. Sharp.

Tall Time in all These Games,

(6698 ALL PAYA

WAR DEPARTMENT

CONTRACTS..

CEALED TENDERS

be Be

BY ORDER OF THE FIRST MORTGAGEE.

PUBLIC AUCTION

ΟΙ

14

THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY CITUATE at MONGKOKTSUI in KOWLOON the Dependency of

and and Colony of Hong Kon

the Land Office registered at THE REMAINING PORTION OF KOWLOON INLAND LOT No. 950, Together with the Messange or Tenement and other Erections and Buildings there- on now known as No. 414, REULAMA, TION STREST;

there

Area-712 Square Feet or

abouts:

Annual Crown Rent:-$6.00;..

6608)

Apply-Mxas. DEACONS,

Prince's Building.

ST. GEORGE'S BALL,

6TH JANUARY, 1923,

Meived Particulars of the Ball, "EMBERS who have not yet may obtain the Fame upon Application to S. T. BUTLIN, c/o LINSTEAD &

[5639 DAVIE.

THE KOWLOON MOTOR 'BUS CO., LTD.

"SPECIAL" AND "FAMILY” MONTHLY TICKETS,

HOLDERS of the above-mentioned

are HEREBY IN. FORMED that affective JANUARY 13T. 1828, much Tickets will Not be Available.

SPECIAL tickets are those which have hitherto been sold at less than the charge of $5.00 each.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

LAM MING FAN, Secretary. Hong Kong, 20th Dec, 1927, (5877

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE SOCIETY OF HONG KONG.

TMATCH will be played on the

ceived at the Office of the O.C. Mr. E.V. M. R. DE SOUSA, Auctioneer,THE ANNUAL CRICKET R.A.8.C., VICTORIA - BAZZACKS, Hong Kg. at 12 Noom, on TUESDAY. 39ÏANDART, 1839, for the SUPPLY

of the nudermentioned. Commoditics. FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTRA COMMENCING IT FEBRUARY, 1928-

HAY DIY LOCAL. · ROCK BALT. RICE STRAW. GRIZZ GRASS,

Linke BKAN. Tander Forms and any neCESSETT Information may be bad at the above Ofico Daily between the Hours of 10 Al, and 1 P.M., except Munday and MONDAY 25th and 26th DecEMBER 1927,

[5684

GOVERNMENT HILLS, ETC. TENDERS for

SPECIE and MEXICAN DOLLARS SHITent In this Colony, for Telegraphic Transfer, on the Lords Commisioners of His Majesty's Treasury, London, up to

and

for the Sam of £30,000, will be Received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, COMMAND PAY OFFICE, «n10 11 O'Cook AK. on the 22 DECEMBER,

1887

The Touders to state the Total Amount fin Pounds Sterling. No Telegraphic Transfer will be made for less than £100. The Tenders to be in Duplote, and in Bealed Cover, addressed to the TREA SIRY CHEST_FFICER, COM- MAND PAY OFFICE, and endorsed FOR GÜVERNMENT

BILLS.

The right to accept or reject any or all of the Tenders is reserved.

Copies of Forms of Teader can be bad on

on application.

Persons tendering for (Bilia) are hsby Notified that, having regard to the provisions of the Acts 92 George III. Cap.46 and 41, George Ill. Cap. 52, the acceptance of way such Tender is subject to the express condition that no Member uf the British House of Common

will be admitted to any share or part in

or to any benefit to arise from the Con- trot

made, for the allotment of

wuch (BND)

AT THE

CHINA AUUTION ROOMS, -- No. 4, DUDDELL START, VICTORIA, Hoxe Kose,

-ON

WEDNESDAY,

THE 4TH DAT Or JANUARY, 1928, At 3 o'clock K.

For farther Particulars and Conditions of bale, Apply to:-- MERAS GEO.. K. HALL BRÜTTON & CO.

First Mortgagee's Bolicitors,

HKCO, GROUND

on

"Committee) of the HK.C.Ufor the Courtesy THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27

The Society will be at Home to. Members and their Friends.

Tes will be provided.. [5679

FANLING HUNT STEEPLE-

CHASES.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24TH,

£1.3.15 r. -

SWEDISH GYMNASTICS GAMES, and COUNTRY DANCING

Apply— HELENA MAY INSTITUTE.

ST. GEORGE'S BALL.

GTH JANUARY, 1938,

15508

Min bois Applications for Tickets TEMBERS a requested to send for the Rail sa soon as possible to S. T. FUTLIN, c/o 'Linstead & Davis, Eng lishmen wishing to join the Socisty

hould apply to the shore named.

*(5599

AKOVLOOR

TO LET.

FLAT HUMPHREYS BUILDINĖS,

Apply to:- HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE CO., LTD.

Alesandra Buildings.

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TO LET.

OFFICES & GODOWN IN NEW BUILDING,

BEST SITUATION..

APPLY

INTIMATIONS.

Choose well,

your choice is brief,

but endless!

Carlyle,

FOR CHRISTMAS

What shall I give HER

or HIM?

GO TO

WATSON'S

there, in all departments you

BANQUE DE L'INDOCHINE, will find articles and goods in great variety that will

11 5. Queen's Road Central.

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FLATS ΤΟ LET KOWLOON.

46/52, NATHAN ROAD, 22/28, CARNARVON ROAD,

FLATS OF TWO on THREE ROOMS, EENTS—$75 to $100 Pza MoxtE.

MODÉEN SANTIATION AND BESVARTH QUARTERS

APPLY TO

S. J. DAVID & CO. PRINCE'S BUILDING..

[95

10 LET.From First FERUARY

Nos.

KELLETT BOUSE, Prax, Four Rooms, Flush System Separate Kitchen, Errvants' Quarters,

DEACONS, PRINCE's Building. [280

ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, CRATER BOLD, ADMISSION to Public Enclosure, All Modern Conveniences Apply

Hong Kong Dated the 21st day of December, 1997.

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES..

PUBLIC AUCTION

OF THE

[6680

VALUABLE LEASEHOLD

Situate

PROPERTY

at Ficroat, in the Colony of Hong Kong, and registered at the Land Office as the KEMAINING PORTION of SECTION D of INLAND LOT No. 1096, with the Building thereon now known" Be No. 79, POKFULAM ROAD (The Building has 2 Separate Wings and may be treated as Houses with Lone Common Entrance)-

TO BE SOLD

IN ONE LOT ON

THURSDAY,

Ladies Free. Admission to Subscribers' Enclosure on production of Badge only,

Subscribers can introduce Two Ladie and Two Non-members at $5.00 Esch.

Cara parked on the Rececourse: $5.00

Tickets obtainable from Dr. F PIERCE GROVE, ALEXANDRA BULLD

INGS.

TUST ARBIVED-AMERICAN PERIVEN AMERICAN 24. DEA VOLUX ROAD. CENTRAL Telephone C. 417.

SPECIAL TRAINA-Return Fare: Russia," 1st Class, $1.50; 2nd Class, Cents. WICKS at HOTEL SAVOY Beauty Leaves Kow1001 200 1,3, SPECIAL Parlour. Look your best for the Feli EXPRESS Retrus. 5.41 F.3. Which days. Houns: 9 AM to 6 P.X. [287 allows Plenty of Time to prepare the Xmas Eve Festivities,

for

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HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL RACE MEETING: 18TH, 14, 15TH & 18t --FEBRUARY, 1928,

make

USEFUL

ELEGANT and

DESIRABLE

GIFTS

that will please the giver and delight the recipient.

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The power is exercised in Plymouth, and in a part of Suffolk, while in other places a large number of pupils remain" voluntarily in the elementary schools up to the age of 16. This, of course, is chiefly due to the difficulty of securing suitable

employment. It is now anticipated that by 1932 when, owing to decline

have all heard of those people who hate learning for its own sake. Such people are not lacking in intelligence; they merely show a healthy resistance to the present methods of teaching, which they whole heartedly dislike.

Amongst the passengers who left for Shanghai by the Prendent Jackson, were Mr. W, "A. Dawley and Mr. C. S. Gubbay. Mr. R. C. Hedgeland, Customs Commis- ioner at Canton, left for Home leave hy the same boat.

The forthcoming weddinga are It is for this recalcitrant class announced of the Rev. Charles that greater scope will be provided, Brodia Shann, of St. John's Hall, They will not be expected to pro- to Miss Mabel Neale Dewing, duce beautiful Latin prose, but assistant matron at the Diocesan well constructed article in wood | Girls' School, Kowloon; Mr. Ken- or metal. Naturally, the educa neth Struan Robertson, engineer, tional course will not be entirely residing at the Glenealy Hotel, to practical there will be the common Miss Catherine Buchanan Russell, ccre of English and mathematics residing at Leighton Hill Mr. Sin up to a certain standard for both Cheuk Man, formerly on the staff” types of Secondary Schools, but of the Tutorial Institute, and now there will be this splentlid opportu- manager of Messrs. Banker & Co., nity for the many youths who reWuchow, shipowners and agents, to joice in creating something that is Miss Rosalind Wei, of Kowloon. tangible and beautiful, something that points on to a career of use The carnival dances at Lane, fulaces and value. There is no Crawford's Restaurant on Christ- doubt that such work will be enter mas Eve and New Year's Eve, pro- ed upon by the English boy with mise to be very "jolly. A large zest, for it will give to him a mean number of tickets have already been ing and a purpose in his education. taken, and those who have not yet,

For many years education in reserved accommodation are ad- England has had too strong. Avised to do so early, as many people. literary or linguistic bias. This who left it too late were dis- has been due, of course, to its appointed last year. No expense is classical and ecclesiastical origin. being spared to make both carnivals Further practical work in school enjoyable, and there will be plenty has been frowned upon, as it was of toys, hats, crackers, streamers feared it might tend to deprive the and other novelties provided so-calling working classes of those Dancing will continue until 1, subjects which have hitherto been special Fenk trams and ferries regarded as the solo means of having been arranged for. culture, and also that it might tend to keep the pupils of the working classes in those occupations which their fathers followed. Seeing that ninety per cent. of the pupils of the elementary schools do go into in dustry or commerce, it seems foolish to educate them as though they intended to go to the University.

The scheme is not without its meaning to China, where there is a danger that the old literary ideal may dominate the new system, although the modern conditions may

The salutes fired yesterday morn- require something completely dit- ferent. The education of a few ing, were in honour of the French select students intended for a rived from Shanghai with Rear

Bruiser Jules Michelet, which ar- definite work in life-that of ruling Admiral Stotz; the new Comman the state may quite properly be

der-in-Chief of the French naval of a classical nature, but when forces in Asiatic waters Rear- national scheme, or a provincia! Admiral Stotz who has succeeded. scheme, is established which em Rear-Admiral Basire, passed some braces "a far greater number than ever before, it is obvious that the curriculum should have some refer once to the future activities of those who come under it.

FRENCH COMMANDER-IN-

CHIEF.

YESTERDAY'S FORMAL.

VISIT.

ARRIVAL IN "JULES MICHELET."

time ago through Hong Kong on his way to Shanghai, where he took over his command.

• The Jules Michelet which is com manded by Captain de Vinne haa been here on previous occasions. and is well known by sight. She

until December 31st, when she will leave for Saigon. She, berthed in the Man-of-War anchorage, Wanchai.

The Legislative Council meets is to remain here, it is understood, to-day.

Mr. David Cow and family re- turned from the States by the President Taft.............

One case of enteric and one of cerebro spinal faver, both Chinese, were reported on Tuesday.

Mr. C. H. Bay, Diplomatic Secretary of the U.8. Legation at Bangkok, arrived here by the President Garfield from America.

Mr. W. W. Hornell, Vice-Chan cellor of the Hong Kong Univer- sity, left on a pleasure trip to the North by the President Jackson.

A coolie has been arrested for the theft of a gramophone and 36 records, the property of a Chinese living at No. 820, Shanghai Street, Yaumati.

The annual cricket match between

off

This was the first official visit of Rear-Admiral Stotz, and he was received by the naval and military officials of the Colony. Later he accompanied the French Consul (M. Dufaure de la Prade) to call on H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi. K.C.M.G.) at Govern- ment House.

A guard of honour of the King's Own Scottish Borderers war Hoed up facing the Queen's Pier under. the command of Captain Staunton, with a full brass and pipe band in

attendance, the colours being borne by mu officer of the regiment.

Captain Whyte, A.D.O., met the Admiral on landing, the band atrik- ing up the "Marseillaise," after which the guard of honour. was inspected and the party motored to Government House

An official dinner to welcome

Rear-Admiral Stotz was held at the residence of the French Consul last evening at which most of the local French community were pro- sent, in addition to British naval and military officers, including the Captain of HMS. Argus.

RESEALING OF PROBATES BIG ESTATES IN HONG KONG

of population and fewer children teams representing the local Oxford there will be an adequate supply and Cambridge Societies will take plase to-day on the Hong Kong [294 to teachers and sufficient school Cricket Club ground.

accommodation, it will be possible

The 9th Ordinary yearly meeting NNOUNCEMENT-HAJE SPE- to raise the learning age to 15 of the Clrina Light & Power Co.

CIALISTS or "EXPRIAS

MI FARE and Ms. years throughout the country. "It is (1918)," Ltd., will be held to-day, not proposed, however, that these at noon, at the head office of the Company, St. George's Building, older pupils should have the same Chater Road. type of education as pursued at.

A report from the Taipo police to 1OR SALE.-OVERLAND present, nor that they should con-headquarters states that a piracy

Reseaking of probate in respect" PHOTOE CAR, 6-penger, a

same elementary was attempted on board a junk of the will of Mrs Eizabeth

the Tolo sailing in

Channel. Raumann, widow. Inte of No. 1, $450-Apply Box No. 289, co Feng schools. The idea is to transfer Three men, it is understood, have Mount Ephraim Road, Streatham,

children at the age of 11 plus, as been detained.

Surrey, and formerly of Antwerp it called, to post primary schools

House, No. 106, Oakfield Road, Mr. F. R. Price of the Ching Croydon, Surrey, who died on for higher education. These higher Mail, who was recently operated December 22nd, 1926, has been upon for appendicitis at the

granted to Mr. G. G. N. Tinson, night to be much better. His con- the sole executrix named in the dition during the day had caused will

New Tyres, Good Running Order:

Kong Daily Press,

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Hong Kong Offee: 11, Ice House

Street.

tinue

in the

DRAFT Programmes and By Last Street, B.C. Bride Lane, schools are to have the special name French Hospital, was reported last the attorney of Mira, A. J. F. Tilby,

are Now Ready and may be obtained at the Back COURSE, HONG KONG CLUB and Cawaz,

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The 22nd Day 6 DECEMBER, 1987, | WAY BAY STABLES,

AT B O'CLOCK 1,3 --

XT

Masas. LAMMERTEROS.

Auctioneers,

"AT THEIR SALES BOOM,

"The provisions in question do not No. 8. DUDDELL Brazz, HONG KONG.

apply to Contracts entered into by any Company in its corporated Incorporated capodty and made for the general boneft

of the Company

·EL. 6. RILEY, Lient-Colonel, Tresmary Chest Ofoer, R.A.P.C. His Majesty's Trosary ChastOffice,

Hồng Kong.

[2688

PHOTOGRAPHY & ART.

EXHIBITION & CONTEST.

AT MAÇÃO.

FROM 2ND NO 15 JANUARY, 1923.

For Particulars, address-

THE DIRECTOR, PORT WORKS DEPT.

MACAO,

:[6686

tions

For further Partionlars and Condi-

of Sale, Apply to

Massan, WOO & NASH,

Mortgagees' Solicitors,

DE TO

4 & 6, QUEEN'S BOAD CENTRAL,

Maas, LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers,

No. 8. DUDDELL STEXET. Hong Kong, 29th Nov, 1927. [5650

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

CHRISTMAS - EVE

• & NEW YEAR'S «EVE DINNER DANDE 9.80 r.x. ro 19 MINIGHT,'

HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN

that the Certificate No. 5/NB 13017 dated Hong Kong, 7th SEPTEM BEE, 1997, for Ten Shares of this Bank

Fleet

The Daily Press.

Hong Kong, DECEMBER 22, 1927

CHANGES IN ENGLISH EDUCATION.

namberd- 56180/561-9 in the Name of A atat, yet profound, change is MA ARNOLD RUSSELL RIVETT has been I LOST OF STOLEN, and should coming into the English aystem of this Certificate not be produced to the education, or rather that part of 1927, a New Certificate for the Bhares it which is controlled by the Govern will be issued, and the foresaid Carti ficate No. 5/N8 18017 will be thereaftorment and Local Education autho treated by this Corporation as NULL

Bank before the 22ND DECEMBER,

ad VOID.

By Order of the Court of Directora,

A. C. HYNES,

Chief Manager. Hong Kong, 22nd November, 1997,

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HOUSE AND LAND FOR SALE.

rities. As these authorities deal with 76 per cent of the population it is obvious that, the effect is likely to be far reaching

To put the master briefly the authoritics are working out, at the present moment, a scheme of secondary education for every child CANTON, in the country. To-day every child O Completely Farnished HOUSE with Very Large Godown, Office, in England attends school up to the Servants Quarters, Built on a Lotage of of 14, though local autho Very Well Located-For further Farthritics have the power to enforce cular-Apply to Box No. 5000 attendance up to the age of 15.

13662

$2.50 Pxx. P Böckmg can now be made at the Hotel Hong Kong Daily Prms,

+

of modern schools,"

It is believed that the age of 11 plus, is the period at which youth experiences the first stirringe of adolescence, and shows a tendency to relinquish the play side of life, and expresses a yearning for more serious pursuits. Every child then in the community will have the benefit, for four years, of a

a good deal of anxiety.

Big Estates

Testator left 845,200 in this Two thefts from the show cases Mra Trilby, who is her daughter, Colony, and leaves all her estate ta of Chinese shops took place and who resides it No. 21, Mount Tuesday. A piece goods shop in Ephraim Road, Streatham Des Voeux Road Central lost cloth worth 8104, and two sets of suimal horns worth 200 were stolen from Resealing of Testatment Testa- another shop, the thieves getting mentor in respect of the will of Mr. them by breaking the cases. William Inglis, late of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Cer The Chief Steward secondary education of a type caste of The Rocking Moon," the been granted to Mr. G. G. N. Tin- of the poration, who died at Cupar, Scot- Admiral Rodgers which carried the land, on January 23rd, 1927, has specially adapted to his needs. film shown last night at the Queen's on, attorney for Baring Bros. L This, of course, is the important Theatre, to Alaska was in Hong Co., Ltd., No. 8, Bishopsgate, Lon- Kong early this week. He obtained don, who are the executors and The curriculum is not from the theatre posters and copies trustsen point, to be stereotyped on the assumption that every youth is capable of benefitting by a classical, or even a scientific training. There is to be ample scope for practical work,

of the Chinese programmes of the Hong Kong estate is valued at film, which he intends to present to 841,300, and there is also estate in the two stars Lilyan Tashman Scotland valued at £122, in Eng and John Bowers and to the, au land valued at £30,350 and abroad theress of the story

valued at £855.

A coolin employed by the Wing

WEATHER REPORT. Yesterday's weather report, fore-

so that each school, will give a On Company fell an easy victim to the bank note trick on Tuesday bins to its teaching in the last afternoon. The man was on his year or two years of the youth's way to deliver three boxes of cloth lift school, which will reflect the ing at West Point when he met two cast and remarks, issued by the industrial activities of the area in countrymen who induced in to Royal Observatory at 4:35pm.

cash some bank notes while they stated: which the school is situated. It looked after the clothing. On dis The anti-cyclone remains over has been quite of obvious for a covering that the packet contained South Japan and the depression to long time now that academic learn only waste paper, the coolie hur the north-east of Hokkaido. ing beyond a point is not appro- ried to the spot where he had left Local ⠀⠀ Forecast:-N.E. priste to many types of mind. We the men, but they had disappeared, moderate, fine,