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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17,

Father

Xmas

says:-

For you I have brought that lovely engine you have-written

to me 80 many times about and for

DADDY-

Something that will give him more time to play with you in the mornings:-

A "VALET" AUTO-STROP RAZOR.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday, Wednesday,

Tuesday, Tuesday,

Wednesday, Wednesday,

PENINSULA HOTEL

31st December, 1929. 1st January, 1930.

New Years Eve Carnival (8 p.m. to 1 s.m.) Special Tea Dance (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.).

HONGKONG HOTEL

26th December, 1929. 1st January, 1930.

Boxing Night Carnival (8 p.m. to 1 a.m.) Special Tea Dance (4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.)

REPULSE BAY HOTEL

24th December, 1929. 31st December, 1929.

1st January, 1930. 1st January, 1930.

MOTOR COACHES FROM REPULSE BAY HOTEL

After Christmas Eve Carnival and

New Year's Eve Carnival-

To HONGKONG HOTEL-1.15 a.m.

TO PEAK HOTEL-1.15 8.m.

Evening Celebrations

Fancy or Evening Dress.

Christmas Eve Carnival (8.30 p.m. to i a.m.) New Year's Eve Carnival (Fully reserved,

Bookings now closed.) Special Tiffin (Orchestra 1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.) Special Tea Dance (4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.)

SPECIAL FERRY FROM KOWLOON

After New Year's Eve Carnival-1,30 am.

DINNER

SPECIAL TIFFIN SPECIAL TEA DANCE

$4.00 per person. $3.00 per person. $1.00 per person.

Tables for the above may now be reserved at any of our Hotels.

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD

Mr. Kodaka's Exhibition

of

Natural and Cultured

PEARLS

AT

KOMOR & KOMOR

CHATER ROAD

Open Monday, December 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for

ONE WEEK" ONLY

The display of Pearls and Pearl Jewellery this year surpasses all former exhibitions. The prices, notwithstanding the present low Exchange, remain the same as last year, Gold, White Gold, and Platinum being somewhat cheaper in Japan at present.

!! Call early and avoid disappointment ! !

See unique Window

at

Display

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ART AND CURIO EXPERTS

ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, ICE HOUSE STREET, HONG KONG.

BARMAN'S QUEER BOOKSHELF.

INTELLECTUAL -QUACKERY.”

ROBBED EMPLOYER AT POINT OF...PISTOL.

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The terrifying ordeal of a licensed victualler who was held up in his cellár by his barman and robbed at the point of the pistol was nar rated at the Old Bailey recently, when Sydney Johnson (26), barman, pleaded guilty to robbing Albert Edward Harrison of money and cheques to the value of £32 s. while armed with an offensive

PASSENGERS.

Arrivals,

The following passengers arrived by the R.M.S: Empress of_Asia, from Manila -For Hong Kong: M. B. M, Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. C. W., C. Bishop, Mrs. G. H. Blod-. gett, Mr; M. Morales, "Mr. S. Li Carreen, Mrs. Cheng Chig Wah, Miss Lam Hang. Mr. R. A. Cooper, Mies Kwan She, Mrs, Lay Yip, Miss Liao IIo, Mr. Lo Lee. Mr. H. Whited. For Shanghai: Miss J. P. Crighton, Mrs. R. Dufton, Mr. J. B. Ipakdjian, Mr. R. C. Johnson, Mra. E. S. Kilpatrick, M. J. E. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Young, Rev. A. Armendariz, Rev. J. Usubiaga, Mise N. Gasin, Mrs. G. F. Mosher. For Kobe: Mr. and Mrs. L. P., Hickey, Mr. J. Kotani, Mr. T. Yamamura, Mr. I. Suga wara, Masters T. and S. Sugawara, Miss T. Sugawara, For-Yokohama: Mr. M. Tsuruda. For Vancouver: Mr. E. Damiens, Mr. F. L. Lau- 3. St. John Hutchinson, wherence, 3r. F. H. Hartman, Col. S.

Rober, Mr. H. S. Rober, Mro, L. L.- prosecuted for.. the Finsbury Rose and infant, Mr. J. Black, and Licensed Victuallers' Trade Protec Capt. J. A. Houston. Lion Association, said that. Mr. Harrison was licensee of the Three Cups, Sandland Street, Holborn, and Johnson was in his employ as

weapon.

Wäs

a barman. After the house closed on the night of July 5 John son naked Mr. Harrison to go to the cellar with him to help him to adjust a barrel which had tilted. While he was attending to the har. Fel Mr. Harrizon heard Johnson

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The following passengers arrived yesterday by the s.8. Taiyo Maru, from Shanghai:-Mr, D. Karagday, Mrs, M. F. Karagday, Miss A Karagday, Mr. F. Santos, Miss F G. Hardy, Mr. L. D. Harris, Mea T. K. Harris, Miss M. E. Harris, Master D. J. Harris, Master G. A. Harris, Mr. Ung Sing, Mr. Ung Jun, Mr. Wong Kwock Soon, Mr. D. Asercion, Mrs. R. D. Aeercion, les A. Aaercion, Master G. Aser- cion, Miss M. Asercion, Mrs. L. Loyd, Mr. J. B. Coc, Mr. G. K. Garett, Mr. H. McAndren, Mr. Mr. C. J. Rupp, Mr. J. T. Satsky, Mr. T. J. Rupp, Mrs. C. Kaselman, Mr. Chan Nom Suey, Mr. Tong Sue Lun, Mr. Joe Quay Mr. and Mrs. M. Peralta, Mr. Pedro Graz, Mr.

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CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.

FROM MIDDLESBRO', LONDON, STRAITS AND MANILA,

exclaim, "I want your money," rett. 1. M.. 15. Pisanki, Cinformed that all Goods are being

and, looking round, he saw John For pointing a pistol at him. Mr. Harrison asked what he meant, and Johnson said: I want your money, and I want the lot.""

Mr. Harrison gave him all the notes and cheques he had in his pocket, amounting to £38, and, still keeping the pistol pointed at his employer, Johnson backed out of the cellar and locked his employer is. Johnson then went to the bar and rifled the cashbox of its con- tents, amounting to £19. "He shout- ed down the cellar, Good night, governor," and left the house. On September 18 Johnson gave 'himself up to the police.

Mr. Harrison, who is 63, said raat in the cellar he knocked with a mallet and neighbours came to his assistance.

The Recorder (Sir Ernest Wild) said that Mr. Harrison, would be awarded 26 out of the public funds, Get something with it," Sir Ernest told the prosecutor, "but don't hang it in your cellar,"

Aimless Existence."

In a long written statement John son said that he had suffered end less ngonica and remorse and mental torture and had paid the penalty for bis offence a dozen times. His act, he said, was not premeditated. He had struggled and fought keenly against the odds to uphold his right to existence 2nd preserve his ambition and high Endeavours and to sustain his ideals and projects."

The Steamship "BENDORAN." CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby landed at their risk into the baserdons and/or extra hazardon, Godowns of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf_and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves Delivery may be obtained. admitted after the

No Claims well be done, ted all Goods remaining undelivered after the 20th instant, will be subject to Bent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 3rd January, 1950, or they

will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 19th instant, at 10 am, by Messrs. Goddard & Douglas

No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., LTD.,

Agoats. Hong Kong, 13th Dec., 1929. [8745

Flying Squad.

The weekly instructional patrol of the Hong Kong Section will take place on Friday, December 20. Fall in at the Central Police Station at 3.15 p.m. sharp. Dress: Winter uniform and cap with white cover.

Higins Rimine. Mr. S. Landau, Mr. Lee Wab. Mrs. Lee Chan Shee: Mr. Wong Kum Wing, Mrs. Yee Shee, Mrs. Bing Shum Tong, Miss Florida Fong. Master Mathen Fong. Master Albert Fong, Master Wi- For Abdul Khater, W. Shij Khan, Mr. F. Fukushima, Mrs. S. Fukushima, Mr. and Mrs. G.. Davidson, Mr. Wo Sei Kei," Mre. M. Machida, Mr. Wo Kei Lin, Mr. Wo Show Lin, Mr. Horiye Takeo, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Werntz, Mr. E. Prop, Mr. R. H. Beavan, Mr. Ishi- puro Keizo, Mr. Maseda Fusagoro, Mr. Kiyohara Keisho, Mrs. Kiyo hara Fusako, Mr. Kiyohara Kiyo- shi, bir, C. A. Leon, Mise A.. Brown, Mrs. C. M. Tyson, Miss M. L. Blakeslee, Mise N. Tyson, Mr. C. de Mayda, Mr. L. Schwartz, Mr. K. M. Stul, Mr. B. M. Stull, Mrs. F. Lounsbury, Miss E, A. Louds- Giry, Mrs. L. McKie, Mr. A. P. W. The weekly instructional patrol Bamberger, Mr. E. Samson, Mrs. of the Kowloon Section will take E. Samson, Mr and Mrs. J. Mont-place on Tuesday, December 17. gomeril, Mr. H. Daithmann, Mr. Fall in at the Taimtsatsui Fire O. Heintzen, Mre. T. K. Ling. Brigade Station at 5.30 p.m. sharp. Master K. Ling, Mr. Thomas Wong, Dress: Winter uniform, and cap Mr. L. T. Chan, Mr. Shee_Tow with white cover. Law, Mr. T. B. Woo, Mr. K. K. Ho, Mr. Lia Mun Hok, Mrs. M. Lin, Mrs. E. Lam, Mice T. Y. Lin, Miss P. J.. Lin, Mr. R. Hall, Mr. R. Schneeberger, Mrs. E. Velkoff, Mrs. S. Boiko, Mr. O. Y. Tammel- stad, Mr. L. S. Kou, Mr. S. A. Hsia, fr, S. N. Isin, Mr. V. T.

Sharpshooters Company, Chong, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Lin, STRENGTI-Crown Sergeant R402 Mr. C. T. Yao, Mr. A. Chen, Mr.

C. A. Grimes has been permitted T. Chen, Mr. C. Chen, Mr. S. C. to resign having completed one "To my nature, temperament. Yue, Mr. Lo Yu Man, Mr. Tang year's service, and on account of and character, every hoar that I Shu So, Mrs. Tang Sai Sher, ill-health, with effect from Decein- have occupied in serving up beer Chang Yuen, Mr. Lee Bok Mee, and other rotten liquors to

Mr. Wong Chek Fo. Mr. Wong

(8d.) W. KEST, A.S.P. and women--the majority of whom Shan Chee, Mr. Grant Larned. Mr.

Adjutant.. thought of you as being merely a R. K. Buras, and Mr. and Mrs. F. servile servant, à creature having L. Pickett.

Hong Kong, Dec. 16, 1929, no soul, no independent" mind, no better and worthier inclinations, no greater or higher thoughts-every the s..

The following passengers left by

Yokohama Maru yester minute meant misery to me."

day-Capt. Imamura, Messrs. B. "I did not want to live such an Taubata (two), Mr. Meier, Mr. Lok aimless and meaningless existence, Sang Kan, Mr. Lee Che Man, Mr. he went on. "I committed my Fok Sau Chuen, Mrs. Yeang Sew mistake when my spirit and cour Rhee, Mr. Chu, Mr. Chin, Mr. G. age were not so staunch as they | Kimura, Mrs. T. Fujimoto, Master had always been. My broken en- H. Fujimoto, Mr. Pow Ji Si, Mr. deavours had dispirited and an I. Yamamoto, Mrs. H. Harada, Mr. nerved me... My mind wee M. Harada, and fre. T. Ohoi. evidently overstressed." It was a miniature hrainstorm. In a mild sense I was non cumpos mentis.”

Detective Sergeant Cain said that the weapon Johneon carried "was a toy pistol. In his room were found books on black and while magic, power of visualisation,

psycho analysis, and the philosophy of lief, which the prisoner had been reading. Johnson admitted obtain- ing a gold watch from un Oxford Street jeweller by means of a worthless cheque taken from cheque-book he stole from Mr. Harrison, and he asked that that offerice might be taken into account when sentence was passed.

mea

Departures.

HONG KONG POLICE

RESERVE.-

(ORDERS BY HON. XI. & D. C. WÓLFE, C. M.G., CAPTAIN, SUPERINTEN. DENT OF POLICE.]

"Chinese Company. ". TRAINING COUasz-The foilowing members of the Chinese Company have been passed out as efficient in Part 1 of Training Course:-Con- atables RTD Lo Tak Hoi, R62 Cheng Ping Kwan, 1190 Edwin Howqua, Ro7 Lam Ping and R100 Chen Jown Che.

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Dr. Watean, senior medical of. cer at Brixton Prison, stated that Johnson had physical signs of neu rasthenia, and he did not think it

SQUAD DRILL.-All recruits of the would be safe to order him a whip- Chineeo Company will attend at ping. He was much too introspec Central Police Station

on Thurs- tive. The kind of iatellectual day, December 19, at 3.30 p.m. quackery he had been reading sharp, for squad drill under Police was not good for his neurotie tem- Sergeant R. J. Hunt. Dress:

Mufti.

perament.

In sentencing Johnson to 11 NEW TERRITORIES AGRICULTUMIAL months' imprisonment the Recorder

Captain said that if the reading of the Snow 1930.-The Hon.

Superintendent of Police accepte literature mentioned caused 'pri- soner to do what he did the sooner the voluntary service of the follow- the trash was destroyed by the ing Police Reservists for duty at the Agricultural Show at Sheung haagman the better.

Shui on Saturday, and Sunday, January 4 and 5:

Johnson: I was not feeding my mind on it.

The Recorder.: However you.fed. your mind, you allowed it-to get into a filthy rotten condition, and "you did rainy mean accray only regret is I cannot order you a whipping.

The O.C., one Sub-Inspector, and 24 members of the Chinese Com pany on both days.

Hours of duty and other details will he notified later.

(Continued on next Column.)

her 9, 1920.

CONSIGNEE NOTICES.

CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.

THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.

FROM MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, « LONDON & STRAITS

The Steamship "BENARTY."

ONSIGNEES of Darge are hereby

informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardons and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the -HUNG-KONG-and-Kowloon—WHARK-AND GODOWY COMPANY, Lep., whence, and/or from the wharves Delivery may be obtained.

Na Olaima will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undslivered after the 20th instant, ill be anbject to Rest

All Claims against the Steamer must' be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 3rd January, 1999, or they will not recognised.

All broken, cafed and damaged Góc da are to be left in the Godewas, where they will be examined on the 18th: instant, at 10 a. by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.

No Fire Instirance has been affected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, Lt

Agente

Hong Kong, 14th Dec, 1999, 18784

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES."

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co.'s STEAMER JEYPOBE."

AXRIVED HONG KONG ON 13TH DECEMBER, 1929.

FaeM ANTWERP, LONDON,GIBRAL TAR, MARSEILLES, MALTA, PORTSAID, ADEN, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the'

Core-named Veasel are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being landed

and placed at tukir Kink'in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted ont Mark by Mark and Delivery can be obtained as the Goods are landed.

Optional Goods will be landed bers unless Instructions have been given to the contrary Six heurs before arrival of the Steamer.

Goods not cleared within 8 days in-. cinding date of arrival will be subject to Bent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for "oxamination by the Consignees, and the Company's surveyors Messre. GODDARD & Dovolis at 10a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, within the Free Storage period.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before and January, 1930, or they will not be recognized,

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No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown. MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co.

Agents Hong Kong, 13th Dec., 1923. [8745

LOST.

PUBLIC IS HEREBY

LADING, doly Endorsed, for 26 BOILS PRINTING PRESS MACHINERY ES.S. "ADRASTUS "/"ACHILLES" Marked

L & M W TYP HONGKONG

TOTIFIED that Two BILLS of

Bara Been LOST, and is Warned Against Negotiating These Documents which are declared Kull and Void.

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Christmas !"

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