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NEW ADVERTISE. MENTS.

STEAMSHIP SERVICE.

MAÇÃO TO`TIMOR.

THE Government of Macso in

prepared to capt Proposals for the Establishment of a Steamship Bervice between M*CAO sad TIMOR,

Proposals should reach the Under- ignod Not Later Than 1778 JANU ARY. 1928. Particulars DIAN ba abtained from the PORTUGUESE CONSULATES st HONG Koya, SHANGHAL SINGAPORS, MANILA, KOSZ,

AMOT, and SATRON, or from the Under- signed.

ALMEIDA PINHEIRO,

Harbour Master, Macno, 20th December, 1997. (5689

BANK HOLIDAYS.

N Accordance with Ordinance No.

אז

6 of 1919, the EXCHANGE will be CLOSED for the

INTIMATIONS.

NOTICE.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, 1927,

WE bare REMOVED our Offices

to the NEW P. & Q. BUILD-

ING (4TH FLOOR), from 19 of DECEMBER, 1997.

DOUGLAS, LAPBAIK & CO. Hong Kong, 17th Dec, 1927. [5871

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"DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

THE Oficer of the DOUGLAS

STEAMSHIP COMPANY bare been BEMOVED to the NEW F. & O. BUILDING (4TH FL003), from MON. DAY, 19TH of DECEMBER, 1927.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.,

General Managers,

DOUGLAS STEAM:UIF Co., LTD. Hong Kong, 17th Dec., 1997. [667%

NOTICE.

TONIES to $195,000 are. 1st Class Mortgage Security subject the 20TH and 2718 INSTANT to a Trustes Valuation. (CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS),

TRANSACTION PUBLIO BUST Maratable for latent

NESS on MONDAY and TUESDAY.

Hong Kong, Slat Dec., 1927. [6687

ROYAL HONG KONG GOLF CLUB.

FROM

CHANGE OF ADDRESS.

TABOM FIRST JANUARY, 1928, the Registered Office of the above Club will be in YORK BUILDING (4TH Floor), CHATER KOAD.

By Order of the Committee,

E. D. MATTHEWS, Secretary. Hong Kong, 5th Doc., 1927. (5811

FANLING HUNT,

BOXING DAY PAPER. HUNT.

THE MEET for the DECEMBER

BUNGALOW at 11 am, MONDAY, DECEMBER 26TH.

(5633

THE MEET for a POTTS

FANLING HUNT STEEPLE

CHASES.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24,

AT 3.15 1.x.

ADMISSION to Pubis Enclosure,

$1.00. Ladies Free."

Admission to Subscribers Enclosure

on production of Badga only.

Subscribers can introduce Two Ladica

and Two Non-members at $5.00

Apply-Mans. DEACONS,

Prince's Building,

5606].

ST. GEORGE'S BALL,

6TH JANUARY, 1928,

FEMBERS who have not yet

M receivel Particolare of the Ball,

may obtain the Same upon Application to 8. T. BUTLIN, c/o LINTEAD & DAVIE

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THE KOWLOON MOTOR 'BUS CO., LTD.

"SPECIAL" AND "FAMILY" ·

MONTHLY TICKETS.

OLDERS of the above-mentioned H. Tickets are HEREBY IN-

FORMED that effective, JANUARY 1ST. 1928, such Tickets will Not be

Available

SPECIAL tickets are those which

have hitherto been sold at less than the charge of $5.00 ch.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

"LAM MING FAN,

Becretary," Hong Kong, 20th Dec, 1997. [5677

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

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

DEPOT AND BRANOKES.

Bu bery Department Hours:

INTIMATIONS.

ST. GEORGE'S BALL.

fr¤ JANUARY, 1928.

MEMBERS are requested to send in thair Applications for Tickets for the Ball as soon as possible to 8. T. RUTLIN, LINstead & Davis Eng bisheron wishing to join the Bocisty

hould apply to the above named.

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HOUSE AND LAND FOR SALE,

ON Completely Furnished HOUSE

SHABEEN, CANTON, A

with Very Large Gotown, Office, Servants" "Quarters, „Built en Lot Very Well Located. For further Parti- culars, Apply to Bor No. 5669, 0/0 Hong Kong Daily Preis. (5662

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TO LET.

FLAT in BUMPIRKTA BUILDINGS,

KOWLOON

Apply to:- HUMPHREYS ESTATE &

FINANCE CO., LTD.,

Alexandra Buildings.

P. BUILDING Commodions

OFFICES TO LET. For particulara, Apply to:---

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE > CO.

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FLATS TO LET

'KOWLOON.

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

FLATS or TWO 0% THREE ROOMS, RENTS-$75 to $100 PIE HOSTEL.

MODRAN SANITATION AND 'SERVANTS' QUANTKES.

AFFLY TO

S. J. DAVID & CO. PRINCES BUILDING.

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TO LET.From First FzARGARY, TL First

Each parked be the Rececourse: $5.00 RSATURDAY,PATE DEU-SAX. to 17.x. FAX, Nous Rent, Fath Rem

Each.

Tickets obtainable from Dr. F. PIERCE GROVE. ALEXANDRA BUILD

INGS

SPECIAL TRAIN-Retura Fara: Tsi Class, $1.50; 2nd Clase, 9" Cente. Leaves KOWLOOM 2,00. PM.*** SPECIAL EXPRESS Returns 5.41 .. Which allows Plenty of Time to prepare for the Xmas Eve Festivitica, [$660

HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.

HOLIDAY MATCHES.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24TH.

INTERPOET TRIAL. PROBABLES 2. ROYAL NAVY. HONG KONG CLUB GROUND,

Kick off at 3:45 P.M. Sharp.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2011. SUNDAY HERALD INTERNATIONAL CHABITY CUT COMPETITION. SCOTLAND'. PORTUGAL.. HONG KONG CLUB GROUND.

Rick off at 3.45 r.M., Sharp TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27ra. ENGLAND. SOUTH OHINA. HONG KONG OLUB GROUND.

Kick off at 3.45 P.x. Sbarp,

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1

HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

*ANNUAL BACE MEETING.

1878, 141, 15TH & 19TH FEBRUARY, 1928.

KANT

and Ex-

DA Forms are Now Ready

and may be obtained at the BACE COURSE, HONG KONG CLDS End Avaz.

[5659 WAT BAT STABLES,

WAR DEPARTMENT. CONTRACTS.

CEALED TENDERS will be Be-

ceived at the Office of the 0.0 R.A.8.C.. VOTORIA BARRACKS, Hong Kong, at 12 Noor on TUESDAY,

9.x. to 5 PM.

SUNDAY, 25TH DEC-6..to 8.30. MONDAY, 26 Dxc-6 A.x. to 8.80 A.. | TUESDAY, 27TH DEC.—6 AM to 8,30A MỸ

BY ORDER OF THE FISST

MORTGAGEE.

PUBLIC AUCTION

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THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY

Separate Kitchen, Servanta Quarters. All Modern Conveniences. ** Apply: DEACONS, PRINCE'S BUILDING. [288

INTIMATIONS.

Choose well,

though destined to and in fature, CORRESPONDENCE.

contracted. The greater measure

XMAS MAILS.

THE CATHEDRAL CHAPLAIN THE HOLIDAY ARRANGE-

of freedom enjoyed now-a-days, by. women, and the disappearance of most of the conventions that pre viously acted as an artificial bar ( THE EDITOR OF THE " HONG KONG

(DAILY PRESS."]

your choice is brief, rier between the sexes, should have

but endless!

Carlyle.

FOR CHRISTMAS

What shall I give HER

ör HIM?

GO TO

the effect of discouraging recourse to the courts to obtain a monetary

were

folatium for injured feelings. How ever that may be, it is high time that legal pronouncement made that sentimental grounds and sentimental damages can no longer be expected by the plaintiff.

Que Chinese case of cerebrospinal fever was reported on Wednesday.

The exchange banks will be closed to the transaction of public business on Monday and Tuesday, the 28th and 27th inst."

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The Hong Kong Daily Press will not be published on Monday, but will be published on Tuesday morn ning as usual.

WATSON'Sling to Kowloon without a ticket,

there, in all departments you will find articles and goods in great variety that will

make

USEFUL

ELEGANT and

DESIRABLE

GIFTS

Sin, I rend with interest the

account by Ionides "of the Rev. H. C. Moyle's work in Hong Kong. I fail to see why the future of such a priest of the Church should be as it is said to be," in the lap of the gods."

MENTS.

NO PARCELS TOMORROW

A notice from the General Post

Ofice gives the following particu- lars regarding the Christmas holi- day arrangementa:-

'The G.P.O. on Monday from 8" am. to 9 am and on Tuesday from S a.m. to

Monday, December 28th, and Tudday, December 27th, the Gen- Can the Colony afford to lomeral Fest Office and the branch. “ such a man without a protest? I offices will be open as follows:" write this because hitherto I have failed to get any adequate reason for Mr. Moyle's departure. As a strong supporter of the Church I would suggest that it would be wise to retain Mr. Moyle's services and to ask the new chaplain to be his assistant for some time before, allowing such

1 young inexperi. The Wanchai, Sheungwan, Sai- enced man to take up the respon yingpun, Yaumati and Shamshuipo sible duties of the Office of the Very branch offices will be open from 8 Reverend the Dean and the Venera.m, to 9am. each day, able the Archdeacon. Yours faith

December 22nd, 1927.

X.

The Kowloon Post Office will be. open on Monday from 8 am to am. and do Tuesday from 8 am.. to 11 am

There will be one collection from the pillar boxes, and one delivery of ordinary correspondence each day, as on Sundays, and one de- livery of registered correspondence

For travelling by train from Fan- fully,

a coolie was fined $5 or seven days' hard labour in default, by Mr. W Schofeld, at the Kowloon Magis-CENTRAL BRITISH SCHOOL. | each day at 9 a.m. tracy' yesterday morning,

Four Engers of a coolie's left hand were crushed through an accident which occurred on board

"YESTERDAY'S YULE TIDE

DANCE.

LOVELY FANCY DRESSES.

The Central British School, Kow-

The Home Mall, The Deranha is not due until to- morrow (Saturday) morning with the Home mail (the real Christmas mail). This steamier is bringing.. a large batch of letters and papers and Christmas greetings, and near-

the s.8. Shansi, anya a police report, of an accident which happened at Taikoo. The injured man was re-loon, presented a bright and season-19 2,000 parcels and insured pick- moved to hospital..

able appearance last evening, being decorated for the annual fancy The letters and papers should be

nges

On enquiry yesterday at the furces dance given at the invitation French Hospital we learn that the of the Headmaster (Mr. G. Frank-in time to-morrow, but it is ready for collection and delivery.by condition of Mr. E. R. Price, of in Nightingalt) and Mrs Night doubtful whether the parcels will be the China Mail, who underwent an ingale.

ready for delivery the same day, sa' urgent operation for appendicitis

with each parcel it is necessary, to. on Tuesday morning, is improved

write out a notification. This will and that he is making satisfactory

take a considerable time, and there- fore residents are likely to be some». thewhat disappointed in not receiving

progress.

Every year, on the eve of the Christmas holidays a dance is given at this School, and last evening's function proved as successful as ever,

being attended by

began at 8.13 and continued unti 8 p.m...

A

A midnight Mass will be held at majority of the pupils and many their parcels from Home the same St. Margaret's Church, Broadwood parents and friends. The dance day. They may have to wait a day Road, Happy Valley, to-morrow. that will please the giver and Arrangements have been made delight the recipient.

whereby special tram cars will leave the Broadwood Road station after the Mass, which will be over by 12.45 a.m.

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are frequently dragged into court and required to pay for broken WANTED OFFICE ASSISTANT VOWS and love, grown cold.

ER Latest is that the HONG TER

KONG HOTEL has OPENED a Most Up-to-date HAIR-DRESSING SALON with all Competent European Hairdressers from ShangBan

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The majority of the children were in fancy dress, and so were a num her of the adults. Costumes were

or so for them, but, after all, a day or two matter little after so many weeks in transit i And, surely, the Postal officials and staff deserve & slight break at Christmas time ne

of all characters, some historical,well as the rest of the community.

An impressive route march and some very original. All were

good through the principal streets of the

Among those present were Mr. A. Central and Western Districts was carried out by the King's Own E. Wood (Director of Education) Scottish Borderers yesterday morn-Mr. E. Ralphs (Inspector of Eng ing. Lieut-Col. L. J. Comyn, the

Lish Schools), Mr. and Mrs. · B. Officer Commanding, was present, Wylie, the Rev. G. E. S. Upsdell and the regimental band and pipers and Mrs. Upsdell, Mrs. Oven and

Mr. and Mrs. Easterbrook, led the column.

To-day the Kashgar is also due with Home mail við Siberia, and this stemer also takes the outward Home mail to-morron, vid Sum.

SHANGHAI SHIVERS.

BY STRIKE.

Music for the dancing was given CLOTHES SHOPS "AFFECTED by the "Antidote Orchestra "

The dance concluded with grand march, during which prizes were awarded for the best costumes,: and Mrs. Boas, and the prizes were The judges were Mrs. Easterbrook distributed by Mrs. B. Wylie..

The prizes were awarded under:

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SHANGHAI.

ing down from the frozen Siberian With the cold wintry wind blow-

wastes, poorer Chinese in Shing- hai are finding much difficulty in fitting themselves with clothes of reasonable warmth since assistants went out on strike. at second-hand cloties shops here

An interesting feature of the Dairy Farm's Xmas display this year is the show of their "own Farm Fed" vesl and pork slaugh- tered and dressed in the approved London style by members of their European butchery staff. The veal

Girls: 1, Old Victorian Dress is specially tempting and judging (Helen Wylie), Special prize, Bus by the number of Turkeya, etc., oasian Lady (Vera Levkovich). view Hong Kong is going to do Brown). Special prize, a Chinese Boys: 1, Buy British Goods (H. (Jack Upsdell).

The duties of M.C. were dis

After toying with the threat of charged by Mr. H. Scotton.

strike for some weeks, 2,000 - Nightingale thanked Mrs. Wylie.

At the close of the function, Mr. sistants at Shanghai second-hand for distributing the prizes, M. clothes shops walked out last week Scation for carrying out the duties demanding higher wages and better the Orchestra. of M.C., the donors of prizes and working conditions.

Dairy Department-Hours:.- SATURDAY, 24тa DEC-6ax. to 1 r.x. 2. PM. to 6 1.M:

age about 25 years.—

But there is reason to think that SUNDAY, 257H Dzo.- .. to 8.30. Reply, stating Experience to Box 291,

2PM to 3 F.Melo Bong Kong Daily Press. [291 opinion is "changing on this ques MONDAY, 26TH D-6 to 8 20AX.

tion. The idea of a money payment 2 x.x. to 3 x.x.

THOR SALE. OVERLAND for blighted matrimonial hopes is TUESDAY, 277 Dec.-6.M.to 3.301.MOTOR CAR, 5-passenger 3 rather old-fashioned in these days.

. P.M. to 3 x3. New Tyret, Good Running" Order.

$450.-Apply Box No. 84, cfa Fong Frobably we shall see a diminish- Hong Kong, 20th December, 1927.

Kong Daily Press.......

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ing number of breach of promise cases in the courts, and that in time the law will not be invoked at all. In theory the law is im partial between the sexes in this mafter; either side can bring an action. But in, practice the assump tion is that it is the woman who is disadvantaged."" That was true enough a generation or two ago,

A very special concert for Service but now women are emancipated. pea has been arranged for this In England they have equal rights evening at the City Hall, commere with men or nearly so-politically, ang at seven o'clock, by Mrs. P. and in the professions and business Younghusbank, who is known as the doors are open to them. There an indefatigable Y.M.C.A. worker, are occasions where an engagement ever since the arrival of extra does lead the woman to loss. She troops in the Colony. In addition WHEN LOVE GROWS COLD.ny have expended.

Dare expended money on her to the concert, there will also be a Christmas tree on a large scale and trousecall.

She may have relin

presents for all. quished a position. She may have moved her residence. In such cases right that if she desizes to

CITUATE at MUNGKOKTAuí in

the Dependency of Kovic registered at the Land Oce and Colony of Boxe Kose sad THE REMAINING PORTION OF KOWLOON INLAND LOT No. 950, Together with the Messunge or Tenement and other Erections and Buildings there. on now known as No. 414, RECLAMA- TION STREET;

Ares-712 Square Feet or there.

abouts;

Annual Crown Rent-30.00;"

XY

ME. E. V.M. R. DE BOUSA, Auctioneer,

AT THE CHINA AUCTION ROOMS, No. 4, DODDELL STREET, VICTORIA, Hong Lowe,

.OR

WEDNESDAY,

THE 4TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1928,

AT'S O'CLOCK (EMA)

For further Particulars azd Conditions. of Sale, Apply to MESSA. 'QEO. K. HALË BRUTTON & CU First Mortgagee's, Solicitors,.. ST. Grakoz's BUILDING, CHATzz Road,

Hong Kong. Dated the 21st day of December, 1927,

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Hong Kong Office: 11, Ice House

Street.

London Offies: 21, Bride Lane,

Fleet Street, E.C. 4.

The Daily Press.

HONG KONG, Diorarя 23an, 1927,

Oke of His Majesty's Judges, Mr. Justices SALTER, recently declared in addressing the jury at Leeds Assize it

in a breach of promise case, that apply to the courts for redress she they were there to administer the should be compensated,

law and not to criticise it. This There is, however, no longer any was doubtless meant as arebake justice in awarding what is know to people who have been airing 33, "poral damages "that is, their views of late on this subject. damages for the supposed lessened They have argued that the mere chance of matrimony for a woman

·fact of a woman suing a man for whose engagement is broken off. breaking off a matrimonial engage-In may instances the shattered ment and asking for damages is an romance of courtship has prevent admission of inferiority. She is ed the tragedy of au unhappy mat

3RD JANUARY, 1998, for the SUPPLY KING EDWARD HOTEL presumed to have suffered loss by riage. If the fancied afinity on

of the undermentioned Commodities.

FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS

COMMESSING 1ST FEBRUARY, 1928-

HAY DRY LOCAL

RICE STAW.

BRAN,

ROCK BALT.

GREEK GRASS, Lizazen, da

Tender Forms and any necessary Information may be had at the above Office Daily between the Hours of 10. Cam and 12. roept FURDAY LUČ MONDAY 25th and 16th Dec 1887.

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CHRISTMAS EVE

NEW YEAR'S EVE

falling to secure a husband and closer acquaintance proves illusive therefore deserves to be compen it is obviously in the best intereste sated. Some supporters of the of the lovers, their possible chikk feminist movement seem annoyed ren,

and society that the marriage by this

position; should not take place. But as the stating the Way of but it is a fact that whereas the law helds a judicial swords of who is jilted seldom snes a Damocles over the head of the Bocking can now be made at the Hotel, woman for breach of promise, men man, all too frequently a marriage,

DINNER DANON 8.30 .. to 18 Mronight.

$2.50. Pri PrRSON,

Man

itself well this Christmas.

LADY CLEMENTI'S INDIS- POSITION.

ADVISED FEW DAYS COMPLETE REST.

Lady Clementi having been in disposed is obliged to cancel all engagements for the present. She has been advised to take a completo rest until after the New Year. this (Friday) evening will take The dance at Government House place as arranged.

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WEATHER REPORT.

Yesterday's weather report fore cast and remarks issued by the Royal Observatory at 6 pm, stated; Fressure probable remains light over Japan. Moderate monsoon will prevail over the China ses.

Local forecast :-÷N.E. winds, moderate fine.

The donors of prizes were Girls: Mrs Nightingale, special prize, Mrs. Pinguet; Bors: 1. Mr. Ralphs, special prize, m. A. E Wood

Taree cheers for Mrs. Wre and the Headmaster comcluded another annual function of this nature.

PROPERTY SALE.

POKFULAM ROAD HOUSE."

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This business is very extensive in Shanghai, several hundred shops dealing in nothing but second-hand clothes which are sold to poorer, classes of Chinese, especially in winter. Many shops were undated with business but were un- able to attend to it owing to shortage of staffs, although at many shops the proprietors are carrying on practically single-hunded.

Assistants it jewellery shops and At Messrs. Lammert Brothers goldsmiths are also on strike, but Auction Rooms, Duddell Street, many of the goldsmiths' assistanta yesterday afternoon, there was sold, have returned. In the jewellery leashold property at No. 73, Pokfu trade, however, the shopkeepers are by order of the mortgagees, & lam Road, known as the renisining adopting a firmer stand At a portion of Section D of Inland Lot No. 1095.

meeting one shopkeeper, speaking This building has two separate for the meeting deprecated the houses with a common entrance. wings and may be treated as two strike and said as the end of the The premises are held for a term Year 1 is approaching both shop- of 909 years from December 20th, keepers and sistants would be 1887..

affected by the walk-oup.

The annual Crown rent is 813,

8

and the area is 2,783 square feet. He pointed out that under the The upset price was 815,000, and new revolutionary régime attention. bids of $200 followed until the figure of 820,000 was reached, from it being paid to the labourers, but which point there were bids of 8500 he suggested that some attention until the sum of 830,500 was reach should also be paid to the shop. ed.

From then on there were bids keepers who had been selected more. bids of $200, the property finally than once as sufferers from the being knocked down to Mr. Tang Kin Sang for 830,900.

strike weapon Shaighat Times