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MASON'S

DELICIOUS

OK.

SAUCE.

No. 22891

Library, Supreme Court

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED LAN):

Registerer is a Newspaper at the General

Post Office f the United Kingdom.

MONABUORRIS BRIANT** HONG KONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1931. *Я■ B****Œ#BRI¶ Price

KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY.

TIME TABLE.

On and after MAY END, 1951, until Further Notice (all previous Time Tables cancelled),

STATIONS

UP TRAINS

No. No. No. No. No, No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 10 8 13 .14 1829 18 24 B9 28. AMAM. AM. AK. AM. [Noomra, T.M, TIM, P.M. Ž.M. P.M

Kowloon.....

**** Dapi|| 8,49

Taumati

Shatin

.Dep. 9.40 8.06 8,28

Bep 97.80

Taipo.

Dop.7.14

Taipo Market..

Dop 7,19

Fanling

Der 7.50

Sheungsbol

Dap. 7.30

Canton

0.15 10.16 13.00 1.18 2,05 9.24 10.212.09 1,28 9.87 10.36) 12.20 1.38

144

2.52.10.50 13.88) 1,51) 0.67 10.5 13.87 1,85) ...*** | 10.09) 3.10 12.47; 3,05)

9.08 10.14 11.00 12.58 2.10.3.14

4,058 4.41(4,95 7,40

4:40 8:42:7.48

... 5.09 6.55 8.00 6.266,08 3.18 5.10 6.12 17 .....0.29 0.22 8,57 8.84) 8.27) 8.82

Shumobuh......ATT 7.41 8.44 9.31 10.20 11.35 13.58 1,16 8.00 4.40 5.40 6.88 3.88.

STATIONS

11,31 P6:40

DOWN TRAINS

7.28

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No,

8.

A 15. 17 19 21 1328 A.MAMA, AM, A.M. P.M.

Cantor

7.50

1ad

Shumchun.

Sheungehui

Fanling.......

Tripo. Marketers

Dap 7.17 0.03 0.55 Dup. 7.24 8.10 10.08 Dep: 7.298;14) 10.08) ..Dop. 7.40 8.36 10.18

Yaumati

Tsipo

Shatia.

Kowloon

Dep. 7:48):8.30 10.23 Dop. 7,58| 8.48):10.38) «Dop; 8111 855-10.48

་་་

7.18

10.84 11.38 2.85 4.28 0.10 7,017.11 11,45 2,44 4.30-8.17 ... |11:50 2.48) 435 8.28 ... 13:01:256) 4.4566.83. :13,08 3,02) | 440 6:30...

19:20 8.15 8.02 4.49

Ark 8,17] 9.01) 10,54 11,22

Sundays and Public Holidays only

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12.82 8.7 5.14 201... 1286 8.38 5.20 2:07.7.39|7,64

For First Class Passengers only. Will stop at any station on request

■Sundays and Public Holidays excepted.

Further information may be obtained at the Railway Officer, Kaw looa or Canton, from Mssure. Thos. Cook & Son Lod, Bong Kong, The Amercian Expro Co., Hong Kong of The China Travel Servico, Queen's Road, Hong Kong.

By Order,

GEO. A. WALKER, Manager,

BRITISH SECTION, KOWLOON CARTON BAILWAY

HONG KONG, CANTON

AND

MACAO STEAMERS.

JOLST SARVIOR OF THE HONG KONG, CANTON AND MAGAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

HONG KONG-CANTON LINE... SAILINGS From HONG KONG-Daily at Ba.m. and 10 p.m. (Sundays 10 pm. nnly),

BAILINGS From CANTON-Daily at 8 am and 4,80 p.m. (Sundays 4.30 pm, only).

HONG KONG-MAÇAO LINE.

SPECIAL SERVICE.

(Sundays 9 ara, onjy),

SAILINGS From HONG KONG-Daily at Ba.m. and 8.30 p.m.

JAILINGS From M Á C 40 ---Daily at å um, and 9.00 p.m.

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(Sundays 4 pm, only).

EXCURSION TO MACAO :---

ON SUNDAY, 13TH DECEMBER, 193).

8.8, SUI TAI”" "

will depart from the Company's Wing Lok Street Wharf at. 9 am). and from Macao at 4 p.m. SPECIAL SALOON FARES.

WEEK DAYS-Single! $3.00. Bælarn : $5,00." SUNDAYS and EXOURSIONS—Single: $2.50; Beturn: $4,00, Nore —All Steamboat Company's Steamers are ätted with Winslow,

CHRISTMAS COMPETITION :

ENTRY FORM

2nd $10 Competition

To the advertising manager

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

11, ICE HOUSE STREET, HONG KONG

In my opinion the attached is the best advertisement which has appeared in the Hong Kong Daily Press between the dates of November 30 and December 5.

I enclose a letter giving reasons for my choice. I have read the conditions of this competition and agree to abide by them.

Ma.

Signed MRS. MISS

Address

DIARY OF LOCAL

EVENTS

TO.DAY.

(December 7.)

Hockey: .K. Hockey Club Seconds Hong Kong Police, Radio Sports Club 2 Central British Association.

Hong Kong Fencing Club Met

3.15 p.m.

Queen's Theatre: World Theatre:

(Chinese flin).

Star Theatra:

Hottentot.!!

Love Identity"

......................

Madam Satan."

The Smiling

King's Theatre:

Lieutenant."

Contral Theatre: Murder."

"UP

The Pageant of

Parliament.

THE KING'S SPEECH FROM A LIGHTED

THRONE.

DIAMONDS-A RED TURBAN-AND ARAB

HEAD-DRESS.

in the gallery round three sides of the Chamber.

London. Nov. 10.The last time More Indies and distinguishod- the King went to Westminster to strangers (an Indian prines or two: For open Parliament-in (October inst among them) sat in a single lino

yone had just recovered from Ton Dances at King's Restaurant illness, writes a Londoner. To-day, and Hong Kong Hotel. Dizner again, special circumstances" added Dances at Peninsula Hotel and an additional thrill to the emotion Hong Kong Hotel.

which the magnificent scene in the House of Lords of itself calls forth, One felt in the air of the brilliant Chamber the sense of a great grave new task about to be attacked an effort demanded by a crisis, & dan Ser of a kind anfamiliar to this proud Parliament,

TUESDAY. "(December 8.)

Holen Wills, Moody in Exhibition Tornis Matchas, K.C.C. ground.

Meeting of Hong Kong Football Association Council, 5.30 p.m.

Queen's Theatre: "Hottentot." Star Theatre: Madam Satan." World Theatre: "Love Identity" (Chinese film).

"Up For

To-one who had never seen it be, fore, the Slling of the Chamber was a fascinating sight. I was there early, but by 10.30 the banks of red

The Chamber rose at the entry of the Dukes of York and Gloucester, who seated themselves at the end of one of the front side benches. Thinn: all at once the lights were lowered, except those which illuminated the Throne. Everywhere also twilight; but the empty Throne shone forth in a quiet, rich light. Presently the Prince of Wales entered, heavily and regally robed and took his place on the dais on the chair ou the right of the Throne. Now all was ready

King's Theatre The Smiling benches already seated half a dozen "The moment arrived. Quietly,' Lieutenant."

peeresses, gossiping gaily..

amid a sudden husb and the ap Central Theatre:

Then, at eleven, through the door rising of the House, the King and Murder:"

on the left of the Throne, peers and Queen entered by the right-hand Toa Dance at Hong Kong Hotel; peoresses began to outer, Estadoor, preceded by Lord Crewe hear- Dinner Dances at Hong Kong trickle and, soba a steady streaming the Sword of State and Lozil Hotel and Peninsula Hotel.

It was a gay and velight that Loadonderry with the Cap of Main- European Mail: Inward: made one unile with sheer pleasure. teannce; and followed by the pages Europe ein Siberia (Felix Roussel). The long,, red robos of the peers, holding their purple, trains. They Outward: Europe- via Siberia with wide collars and bars of stood a moment facing the Wool (Pres Coolidge) 4.30 p.m.

ermine, fent it both dignity and fact, howed ones, then turned and pageantry.

WEDNESDAY. (December, 9.) Hockey: Radio Sports Club r. Royal Army Service Corps; Club "." H.K.S.R.A.

alowly Ascended the dais. For un other few seconds they stood, ią crowns and robes, facing the House.

The Queen's Dress,

Sparkling Tiaras, Quickly they filled the twelve cross-benches facing the Throne, behind the Woolsnek (so disappoint- The Queen, beneath her robe, wore Hong Kong Art Club Exhibition,ngly plain), making a brilliant

a wonderful dress of creamy white, Lane, Crawinrd's

broad scarlet-and-white streak onglittering with diamonds, and only the middle fuor, he a field of gay relieved in colour by the blue sash Howery. Flanking them sat two

the Carter. other rows of peers. Behind them, the peeressat, in their softer, geutler King. colours, their hair sparkling with

Rotary Club First Anniversary Dinner.

Opening of Rotary Club play ground, Wanchai, 4 p.m. <

Queen's Theatre: Show Girl in "Hollywood."

World Theatre High Society Blues"

of

My Lords, be seated," said the

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the jowels of their tiaras and Black Rod went to summon the There was & longish pause while coronets, crowded the four long, Commons with the quaint, "historic tiers on either side. Star Theatre:" Madam Satan."the red enclosure, like a large jury the Commons were shut against him Splendid beyond description was ritual of his office. The doors of Central Theatre: The Sea God" box, dovated to the dipleraatiats. Fon his approach; but on the thrice- King's Theatre The Smiling composed a gorgeous harmony of repeated rap of his ebony stick they

Their uniforms and decorations. Lieutenant."

diversity gold, scarlet, green, opened, and a messenger announced Ten Dances at King's Restaurant white, bite on breast and collar and him to, the House whereupon he and Hong Kong Hotel: Dinner shoulders. The red turban of the entered and, standing at the Bar, Dances ut Repulse Bay Hotel and head-dress, bound at the forchende led the procession of the Speak- Turkish rap and the white "Aral, delivered the Royal summons. Then Peninsula Hotel.

with black and descending over his the Prime Minister, members of European Mail:-Outward:shoulder, of the Minister for Irak, the Cabinet and MPs in general Europeia Siberia (Sphinx) 2.20 picturesquely interrupted one row back to the Lords.

of bare heads.

(Continued on: Poga 4.)

p.m.

LANE, CRAWFORD,

King's Restaurant To-day's Tiffin

$1.50

Scoth Broth

Boiled Snapper, Shrimp Säuce Minced Chicken and Poached Egg Steak and Kidney Pudding

Roast Leg of Lamb, Mint Sauce

Kai Con Faa

Boiled Potatoes

Roast Potato.

French Beans

Suet Pudding and Golden Byrup

RESTAURANTS.

LTD.

Tea Dances Exchange Restaurant

every

Monday

from 5 till 7

in addition.

to

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

and

To-day's Tiffin

81.50

Tomato Cream Soup Irish Stew and Dumpling Bubble and Squeak Roast Chicken and Bansage Cold Leg of Lamb, Mint Bauce Mixed Vegetable Sand Bosat Potato

Boed Potatoes

Spimant

Biscuit Glace

Sunday.

Fruit

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NOTICE We have removed to GLOUCESTE

BUILDING (South Arcade) N. LAZARUS Ophthaluvia Opticiants..

Single Copy, 10 cts. Per Month, $3.

DAYS TO

CHRISTMAS

DON'T DELAY

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YOUR

CHRISTMAS

SHOPPING

EARLY

OUR DRAUGHT ALE

(STEEL COULSONS)

STANDS UNCHALLENGED

NOW TRY...

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FROM THE SAME REPUTABLE FIRM AND SOLD IN

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UNCHALLENGED FOR INTEGRITY AND COMFORT.

WE HOLD EXCLUSIVE SALES RIGHTS FOR STEEL COULSON'S IN HOTELS IN HONG KONG..

U

INSIST ON STEEL COULSONS.

CHRISTMAS COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

$50.00 Competition

To the advertising manager

THE HONG KONG DAILY. PRESS

11, IOD HOUSE STREET, HONG KONG In my opinion the attached is the best advertise- ment which has appeared in the Hong Kong. Daily Press, between the dates of November 28 and December 25. I enclose a letter giving reasons for my ohoice. I have read the conditions of this competition and agree to abide by them.

Signed Mas

́ ́Address

MISS