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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NOTICE.

THE HONG KONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

declared LOST and should the same not

WATSON'S

High-Class Aerated Waters

TOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN

that Certificate No. 12833 for 50 The finest materials, Real Shares Nos. 391629/391878 issued in the Name of MUK KING TAK has been Fruit Juices, the purest Cane Sugar, and the purest of pure Sparkling Water, are used in their manufacture.

be produced before the 2nd JULY. 1930, it shall be deemed CANCELLED and of NO EFFECT.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD, Agents.

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Bong Kong, 7th July, 1930. [9625

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE CO.,LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

OR Reasons given to Shareholders Annual General Mooting of the Company, beld on 7th MAT, 1930, the Dirantors have decided to CANOEL the Existing Share Certificates and to REPLACE them br New Share Certificates of a different

Colour.

At

HONG

Specialilies :--

HONG KONG

1930. DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, JULY 8,

WEATHER REPORT.

Yesterday's weather report, fare cast and remarks, issued by the Royal Observatory at 5.15 p.m.,

stated:-

Pressure continues to be low over China generally and in. & trough extending from Indo-China Guam.

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to

Local Forecast: E. winds; moderate; cloudy" and showers.

TYPHOON WARNINGS.

5.50

The following typhoon warnings have been received by the American Consulate-General from the Manila Observatory-

Manila July 7, Typhoon in about 127deg. Long. E. BREWED GINGER BEER and 1deg. Lat, W., almost station.

GINGER ALE

Typhoon in about 140deg. Long. E. and 14deg. Lat." N., almost

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ary.

DRY GINGER ALE; Pints stationary."

and Bplits.

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Manila, July 7, 7.10" p.m.- Typhoon in about 16deg, Long, E. and 19deg. Lat. N., moving NW.

Manila, July 7, 7.10 p.14.--

FORMAZONE," Pints and Cyclone or typhoon W. of Northern Splits.

ORANGE SQUASH

LIME SQUASH

All Shareholders are therefore re- quested to send their Sbars Certificates LEMON SQUASH ta the Registered Office of the Company ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, VICTORIA, in the Colony KoNs, forthwith so that the New Share Certificates may be prepared and issued to them in lien of the Certificates now held by them which will be Cancelled, By Order of the Board, JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Manager. Hong Kong, 20th June, 1930.

· [9621

CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN & MORTGAGE CO., LTD.

NOTICE.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

GRAPE CARBONATED

JUICE, Pints and Splits. "PYERIS SPARKLING

TABLE WATER, Pints. and Splits.

SELTZER WATER

AN EXTRAORDINARY A. S. WATSON

GENEBAL MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS in the CHINA PR VIDENT LOAN & MORTGAGE COMPANY LIMITED, will be keld OD WEDNESDAY, THE 16TH DAY OF JULY, 1980, in the Company's Board Room, ALEXANDRA HUILDING, BONG Kose, at 12 O'CLOCK NOON, for the purpose of considering and, if thought st, passing the following Resolutions:- 1-That the Capital of the CEINA

PROVIDEST LOAN & MORTGAGE COMFANT, LIMITED, be increased from $3,000,000 to $4,500,000 by the creation of 300.000 Shares of $5.00 ench and that the 300,000 Shares of $5.00 each shall each rack for dividend and in all other respects pari pass with the existing Shares of the Company.

& CO., LTD.

Aerated Water Manufacturers.

Established 1841.

THE CHINESE ENGINEERING & MINING COMPANY, LTD.

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FIRST MORTGAGE, DEBEN- TURES KAILAN HONDS)

DAYMENT of The HALF-YEARLY

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Pratt's is unique among clubs in that it combines austere exclusive- mess with a friendly bachelor at-

Its portals are forever

Nations has no troopa at its dis- posal to transport to China, and and even if it had, their appear ance in the country would be mosphere. strongly and quite rightly-Pesent-closed to woman. cd. The time for foreign inter- ference-however friendly in intent. and even in execution-bas long passed by. It is good that China should be encouraged to look to the League of Nations for sympathetic advice. guidance, and co-operation, but not to figure as a policeman., interfering in a family quarrel. It Mr. Lust knows anything at all of the bistory of China during the last fifty years, he must realise that the appearance of foreign troops at the most important ports, railway centres, and strategic points would not save China from further anarchy, but would start an entirely new cycle of it !

HORTICULTURE AS A

HOBBY.

|

The PRINCE OF

News and Views

an

Miss Aroha Clifford, one of the most experienced airwomen in New Zealand, in sailing for England with the intention of flying from Her father, Mr. W. L Clifford, England to Australia and back. who has stated that he is opposed to Miss Aroha's plan, will accom pany her on her voyage to England.

WALES is one of its most frequent

The first prosecution for users, and the DUKE OF YORK and

offence to the Pope" under the the DUKE OF GLOUCESTER Are also terms of the Concordat between the meisbers, but all the members of Italian State and the Vatican took shopkeeper was sentenced to five the Royal Family take their place place recently at Parma, where a alphabetically among the five or six months imprisonment and a fine of hundred distinguished names which 1,000 lire (about £10). It appears comprise the membership roll. The that two women had come into his paper shop asking for white and quaint little room which is at once yellow paper (the Papal colours) the grill and smoke-room holds only for decoration purposes during the about twenty. The old-style seats religious festival in March last year. The women were unable to are scattered in odd corners, and find the particular shade of yellow, under the low black-beamed ceiling required, whereupon the shopkeeper it seems only natural to fad peers is said have uttered words and famous soldiers smoking long-offensive to the Pope, which were stemmed clay pipes rather than not quoted in Court. The women as they opened for business, and

Beyond, in the tiny bar, denounced the shopkeeper to the cigars. one finds the galy twentieth century police. When questioned by the note in the place-cocktails. magistrate the prisoner said his re- With its back to a little inset parks were only meant as a joke piece of an ivory Buddha and prayer-wheel is a squat old chair which was always used by King EDWARD. It is still known as King EDWARD's chair, although the democratic tradition of Pratt's will

to

because the two women, concerned were so very religious. The sen tence aroused a good deal of in

terest in Rome.

Two gangs of bandits, one of them led by two women, raided. banks in Brooklyn, New York, and Newark (New Jersey) recently. They made off with approximately £7,000 in cash. The robberies were well planned. The bandits in each case drove up to the banks as 20012 after cowing the employees with pistols, quietly took the cash and departed. The Brooklyn raiders ware gas-masks and carried tear- gas bombs, which they threatened to explode if they were resisted. Two of the women were equipped with handcuffs with which they shackled the watchman and cashier. M. Laurent-Eynac, the French

The village of Blatack Station, acrosanct to the Royal memory, that France, will take part in the Arizona, with a population of 123, believes that it has the only Chi- It takes about six months to become Schneider Trophy race next year.

postmaster in the United & member of Pratt's, and it is open Some of the six French seaplanes nese to few. It is characteristic of the which were intended for the race States Be is N. H. Leong, a full- Club that the sanual general meet- last year, but which were not ready blooded and native born Chinese, engage in one of the most pleasant ing should take place a week before in time, are being tested experi- who has been a resident of Yura to Mr. and Mrs. R. BAIN,

as it certainly is the most harm-the Derby at 11 p.m. Technically mentally near Marseilles, and new county for the last 13 years, cor- daughter. BARZ-On July 1, at Shanghai, to less of hobbies. Yet it is possible, Pratt's is open at 8 am. for break and perfected machines will be ducting, a grocery business and tak politics Leong's appointment met Mr. and Mrs. J. S. BARR, a as has been proved even in London fast, but no member ever thinks of built for the rice during the coming an active part in Republican

arriving before 7 p.p. Towards ing year.

with the hearty approval of his fellow townsmen. HALL-On July 1, at Shanghai, to and other gloomy and grimy cities,midnight, when the huge fire fa

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. HALL, ato produce

glorious and going and the smoke is tising from the clay pipes to the oak beams

Paavo Nurmi, the famous "Flying daughter.

luxuriant blooms from the extreme which have been darkened by genera MACKINNON-On July 9, at Shang-

hai, to Mr. and Mrs. J. M.ly restricted area of a window-tions of smokers, this historic refuge Bachelor of Divinity in St. Mary's Finn," who holds more track re- MACKINNON, A daughter.

box! Success in horticulture, as in for famous men is seen at its best. College, St. Andrews, after a course cords than any other man, smashed Pratt's is one of those complete extending to thirty-three years. the world's mark for the six-mile ather spheres, mainly depends upon survivals of eighteenth century Up to 1900 St. Mary's College had run in a race at Stamford Bridge.

Luzon more than 100 miles diatas Most folk are fond of fowers, but not permit it to be kept especially Air Minister, recently announced!

direction unknown.

BIRTHS.

BAIN.On June 30 at Shanghai,

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BOD.

DEATH. BABA-On July 1, at Shanghai, MARIE R. BARR (nee Raffo), wife of Jony S. BARR.

Editorial and "Business Offices: 11,

Ice House Street Tel. 30251.

Tel. 24511.

Night Editor (Wanchai Office): London Office: A, Fleet Street,

.B.Q. 4.

The Palg

Press

HONG KONG, JULY 9, 1930.

A NEW REMEDY FOR CHINA'S TROUBLES.

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very few in this Colony are so fortunate as to have either gardens UT conservatories in which to

most

skilled care and attention. There is an element of chance, no doubt. whereby even the wisdom of the wisest is at times defeated.

But

London that, the tourist never sees.

Although tung oil was introduc- ed into England as long ago, as 1880, very little interest was taken

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A Brighton minister, the Rev. H. G. Lewis, has had the unique dis tinction of gaining the degree of

the right of examining for the B.D. last month. The great Fina corer- degree any candidate, whether ored the distance in 29m. 363-55., as not he had been a resident student compared to the record of 29m. 39 Mr. Lewis presented himself ander -58., set by Alfred E. Sbrubb of this old rule in 1897 and passed England, which had stood since in three out of four subjects. He 1904. Running in a handicap oze must recognise the exceptions

returned a week or two ago, after a event, Nurmi finished third behind as not being the rule, and it is in it until during the last way lapse of thirty-three years, to com- opponents to whom he had conced- obvious that the man or woman who when its water-resisting properties plete the degree by taking Hebrew, ed more than three minutes start. both wishes and endeavours to raise made it essential for airplanes the subject in which be had not

pressed from Tung oil is

snt Mr. Lewis was one of the last beautiful blooms must go to work seeds of the Chinese oil tree, of to sit for the exaroication in the

trust to which the native name is old style, which was stopped by wethodically, and not

ung" After the war the question commission in 1889. happy-go-lucky methods which, once in a thousand times, may bring the result hoped for-and yet unexpect ed !...

the

of planting it in suitable districts

these were distributed to govero-

Sarsfield Bridge for over æventy that remains of what was one of

Another of Chinatown's periodical Tong" wars, leading to the mur

New York."

That in the event of the prove INTEREST due on the ler JULY, THe apparent hopelessness of ever culturalists who wish, to be inform-tang-oil tree bears fruit at three shattered by the force of the ex every minute of my stay with you

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Besolation being passed, 294,749 Shares shall be used and offered in the Eret instance by the Directors at par to existing Shareholders on the Register of the Company as at the 18th day

of ONE Share in the for every TWO Bharen bell by such Shareholders, and in the event of any of the said 994,789 Shares

ares | by the Share- not being taken up holders within the time stipulated by the Directors, the Board shall be empowered to allot them or dispose of them as they in their discretion deems expedient in the interest of the Company.

• Prop of July, 1930, rateably

FEBERY NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED From MONDAY, THE 7TH DAY OF JULY, 1930, to WEDNESDAY, THE 16TH DAY OF JULY, 1930, Both Days inclusive.

Dated this Twenty-sixth day of June 1930."

"By Order of the Board of Directors,

D. L. KING,

Secretary.

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG.

PROBATE JURISDICTION. -

GEORGE DUNCAN MACPHERSON ARTHURLATE 07883.NATRAS ROLD, KOWLOON, IN THE COLONT or HONG KONG, MARINE SUEL VZIUE, DECEASED.

ix TUE Gouns, or

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN.

that the Court has, by virtue of Section 58 of Probata Urdinance 1897,, made an Order Liziting the Time for Creditors and Others to send in their Claims against the above Estate to the 25TH DAY

GF JULY, 1930. All Creditors and Others are accord ingly hereby required to send in their Claims to the Undersigned on or before That Date.

1930, will be made on Presentation of Coupon No. 36 at Any of the undermen- tioned Banka, viz.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI? BANKING CORPORATION. CHARTERED BANK or "INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND

CHINA.

Banque DE

At

Tientsin, Shanghai

..or

der of four Chinese in and around New York has resulted in the police authorities ordering a round- within the British Empire was A bronze statute commemorating up of the leaders of the Hip-Sing studied." In America the tung oil trees have been successfully cul- the heroism of Viscount FitzGibbon, and On-Leong Tongs," in order tivated in Florida, Cuba, Hawaii, who fell in the charge of the Light that they should appear before the There is in this Colony a Horti- and elsewhere. Accordingly 700 Brigade at Balaclava, was blown to District Attorney for a conference cultural Society which does much pounds weight was purchased from pieces at Limerick last month. The designed to secure a peaceful settle more than organise an annual ex- the American crop in 1927 and statute, which had stood on the ment, Mr. Crain said that "China's hibition of highly-cultured blooms sent agricultural stations, forestry years, was completely wrecked. All vil war cannot be caried out in and earefully hand-fed vegetables officers, and so on, in various coun- the finest examples of the work of Miss Amy Johnson last month

tries. Encouraging reports have attaining Brobdignagian propor-een received from northeast India, the great Irish sculptor John Hogan issued a farewell mesange to Sydney tions. It helps and gives advice to middle-East Africa, Australia and the left leg of the figure. Win as follows: "Good-bye, dear peo- those amateur gardeners and horti- New Zealand. At its earliest the dows in the neighbourhood were ple of Sydney.. I have enjoyed years, but a commercial crop gen-plosion. No theory is offered as to You have a wonderful city, and I have been overwhelmed by your comed as to what seeds to plant, and erally begins at the fourth or 6fth the motive for the outrage.

hospitality. I have been invited to A police constable who interrupt attend the opening of the harbour" settling, by logical or even paratively reasonable methods, the when to plant them, and what to year and steadily increases after

ed two boys playing footbail in the bridge in two years' time, and I domestic differences which have do when-perhaps, surprisingly-that to the cinth or tenth year.

The world's non-refueling endur-gutter at Liverpool Road, Isling am going to try hard to keep the caused so much turmoil in China the seeds begin to germinate and.

flight record was recentlyton, recently, found to his purprise appointment. My heartfelt thanks has led one doubtless well-meaning thrust their tender shoots above ance to Italy by Maj. Umberto that their "ball" was £ live Mills for a truly marvellous time in the the surface of the soil-be it in anddaiena, who in 1928 first sight bomb. The boys ran away, leaving most beautiful city I have ever Hong Kong gentleman to put forward a pro Tientsin and

posal which is hopelessly imprac pot, window-box, or carefully con ed Umberto Nobile and the Italian behind a round object encrusted seen."

A Scotland Yard secret which is Hong Kong

bergen, General Maddalena remain, found it to be a bomb, and he ging. only. tical. The only way to save China structed trench cut out of the hill survivors on the ice north of Spitz with mad. Examining it the officer

The Honorary Secretary of ed in the air 7 hours and 18 erly took it to the police-station, expected to revolutionise the finger- from her present chaos, declares side.

ed in a book published by Chief Shanghaierly. Mr. CARROL LANT, editor of the the Hong Kong Horticultural So- minutes. Landing a Montecelio where it was placed in a bucket of print system of the world is reveal- Inspector Harry Battley. As the The Interest, lesá Income Tax at China Digest, is to have the League ciety is both able and willing to airdrome at 14 minutes before 1 water.

a.m., he and his companion flier,

On May 31, 1930. Buller result of many years of study he 4/6 in the £, will be ---

of Nations help the Chinese people. assist those who are in need of Lieut. Fausto Cecconi, exceeded by

Faithful, un tracing criminals through anger- ON £20 DIBENTUKLA:

The League can save China from advice in regard to the raising of 1 hour and 49 minutes the previous Betts, of Traffic Street, Derby, and has evolved a simple method of

of the Germans, Johann Weston-on-Trent, Fer Coupon (Gross) Leos Tax at 8. 4/8 in the £ 2. 8. 2/5 her eternal anarchy by sending out flowers, and as the schedule for the record of Hans Zimmerman, the seffish, lovable, and a friend of all prints, which, it is anticipated. is and stationing troops from the 1931 annual show is now ready, any in 1998 remained aloft for 63 hours who know him Deeply regretted." likely to be adopted by the police This announcement, published at of all countries. The Battley ays- Net Amount Payable

leading countries at the most im interested in the subject of horticul- and 26 minutes. The aviatore few

ture should get in touch with the over a course in which Monticalio, Derby, referred to the death of a tem provides a satisfactory method cities, railway-stations, partant

Ostia, Ladispolt, and Anzio were seven-year-old dog, his master be of classifying and fling singla the corners. It was believed that ing Mr. H. E. Betts, of Traffic finger prints which can easily and river-heads, ports and other strate Society without delay. gid points in China, in order to that a prospective member of the they also established a record for Street, Derby, with whom he had readily be identified with finger protect the life and property of Society has no garden in which to distance travel in a non-refueled travelled over 40,000 miles. "Bull marks found at the scenes of crimes

circles. their estimated distance was not his master's way of informing them centre spot and the people in such a way that they pursue his hobby need not dieplane over a given coarse, although er" had many friends, and thie was by means of a special glass with a

that he had died. can carry on their business without courage him. Members with window made public. fear of interference. Mr. LUST boxes or verandah flower-stands are further states that leading citizens as welcome as those lucky ones in the United States, where he has with real lawns and spacious lectured during the past two years grounds it their disposal.

FINDO-CHINE.

BANQUE BELOR FOUN

L'ETRANGER.

í Tientsin and

6. d. 12. 0.

9. 3. 3/5

OR £100 DEBENTURES :

Per Coupon (Gross) £3, 0. 0. 13. "8. Less Tax at 8. 4/6 in the £

Net Amount Payable £ 8. 6.

Om £500 DEBENTURLI :

£15. 0. 0. Per Coupon (Grok) Lea Tax at S. 4/6 in the £ 3. 7. 6.

Net Amount Payable £13. 19. 6.. Payment will be made in Local Currency at the Demand Buying Rate of Exchange of the Day the Coupon is presented.

By Order,

THE KAILAN ́ MINING ADMINISTRATION,

P. C. YOUNG.

General Manager.

[9595

CHINESE ESTATES, LIMITED,

SEVENTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING.

on Chinese problems, éxpressed their

opposition to the abolition of extra- territoriality because the Chinese

The fact

A LITTLE-KNOWN CLUB.

Local Notes and Events

seven concentric

Government has no power to main-Tas versatility of WINETON CHUR-the. Marine, Court. yesterday for sumpan was fined 84 or four days was formerly in Hong Kong, ar-

restore

CHILL has threatened to disturb the seclusion of one of the oldest and most exclusive clubs in Great Britain-a club which has evaded

Lo Lam, coxawain of the steam launch Saikong, was fined 26 at mooring within 150 yards of the Yaumati Basin.

Mr, Ralph M. Johnson, a pro- For failing to take out a licence |

minent engineer of Manila, who for her sampan, the mistress of a by the Hon Comdr. G. F. Hole, rived in the Colony yesterday on R.N., yesterday. It was stated a business trip by the zs. President

Madison. that the value of the licence is $4,

to

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tain peace and order within this country. The American public are now fully informed of the hopeless conditions existing in China," says

Mr. and Mrs. M. Stockland re-

The Four Marx Brothers in The Mr. LUNT, and are of the opinion

turned yesterday on the se. Pre-

continue

draw Looking Back 25 Years5. from

Manila, Coconuts 27- that strong and friendly foreign publicity for more than two cesident Madison

crowded houses to the Central W. G. Russell, of the Kowloon turies. Not content with being able where Mr. Stockland has been on Theatre, and those who have not Docks, charged his boy with leav interference is needed to

to lay bricks, ride polo-ponies, and a short business trip.

seen the picture must do so eithering without notice. The boy said: prosperity in the Republic.

to-day or to-morrow, these being the Cook have go; Master make me Regarding the political record hold mere positions than any other

During the unfolding of the de last two days on which this picture do cook. pifin; boy pijin alla same man in history, Mr. CHURCHILL

Miss Claudette--how can 1 Nevertheless he wap. that the SEVENTH ORDIN of the Government under General recently demonstrated that he could lightful love-story that threads its wil be shown. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

CHIANG KAI SHER, Mr. Lust scorn- cook a meal. The occasion was way through the plot of Happy Colbert, who passed through the fined 816-Hong Kong Daily Press, ARY YEARLY MEETING ofSHARE- HOLDERS

all-star, all-talking colony last week on a trip around July 8, 1905. will be held at the

after an especially late sitting at Days," the Company's Offies at China Buliding fully says it is miserably poor. the House of Commons, when he musical romance that completes its the world will be seen in her latest 6th floor), Hong Kong, on SATURDAY, The Government at Nanking has took party of friends to Pratt's extended run on Thursday night at picture "The Lady Lies" at the Looking Back 50 Years.

The P. &.O. Company's steamer the 19tx JULY, 1930, at 18 gack done nothing for the past three Club, in Park Street, St. James's the Queen's Theatre, more than 20 Central Theatre on Thursday, the

Miss Ravenna, Capt. for the purpose of receiving the Nepart of the Directors and a Samont years but build a road from Nan- The chef, had departed for the specialties are introduced by the 20th instant

a new and very fine vessel, this Report the sement but a Nan-night, Mr. Caught called for 100 sitertainers tradured by the chilton, Min. Colbert ding arrival, Col. George Lee, which

a few chops and appurtenances, picture. Janet Gaynor and Charles stars of the legitimate stage are FEBRUARY, 1930, and of slecting additional directon, if thought it, and a distance of 12 miles. That, of and cooked a supper with the best Farrell have an entrancing num-re-united in leading roles in the being her first trip. Her length is also electing an auditor.

The TRANSFER BOOK of the course, is an exaggerated summary professional flourish. The story of her, Victor McLaglen and Edmund Paramount all-talking film success 380 feet; breadth 40 feet, and depth Huston is the handsome ter tonnage 2,118, gross tonnage Company will be CLOSED from the of the Nanking Government's Winnie's culinary achievement. Lowe are seen and heard in The Lady Lies. In this produc of hold is feet, mine inchen; Regis

soon get into the newspapers, and travesty on what they did in "The tion 6TX to the 191 JULY, 1950, Both achievements, but apart from the fixed such attention on Pratt's as Cock-Eyed World." Dixie Lee, widower and Miss Colbert the wo 3,340. The sizes of bor two cylin the Day inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors, historical accuracy of Mr. Lust's it had never known before in its Tom Patricola and Frank Richard man unwittingly responsible for ders are 54 inches and 94 inches. two hundred years of existence. son have a pretentious offering, and his social downfall. Two gifted respectively, atroke 6 inches and statements, it is obvious he taker a

Nevertheless it was a stunt entirely the grand finale, in which the entire child actors appear in important horsepower 600, Her speed averaged HENRY LOWCOCK,

Daily Press, July 8, 1880. Secretary

very perverted view of things. In

in keeping with the Club's tradi- company participates, is the big roles, Patricia Deering and Tom nearly 143 knots.Hong Kong:

surprise of the production. the first place, the League of tions

Dated the 28th day of June, 1950, JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors fer the Administrators,. Prince's Building.

Hong Kong.

BOU

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ON SALE, DOUND VOLUMES": f

HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS January to June, 1929.

WITH INDEX, PRICE-87,50. HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.

of

Hong Kong, 4th July, 1980. (0818

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