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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

COUNCIL,

BRITISH MUNICIPAL

TIENTSIN

MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION

No. 6/37

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VACANCY FOR LADY SUPERINTENDENT OF HOSPITALS

The British Municipal Council, Tientsin, invites applications from British ladies for the pasi. tion of Lady Superintendent of its Municipal Hospitals, which will become vacant during the summer of the present year.

Applicants should give full details of their training, posts held, special experience, etc., in their letters of application, to- gether with copies of recent testimonials.

Other things being equal pre Ierence will be given to сап- didates who have had previous experience as Hospital matrons or superintendents, particularly

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BRITISH MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, TIENTSIN

No. 5/37

salary plus $150 "Repatria MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION

com. tion Pay") per month,

upon mencing from the date which she takes up her duties in Tientsin, together with free board and lodging, uniform allowances,

etc.

She will be on probation for a period of six months from the date of taking up her duties.

At the end of the probationary period, if her services have been satisfactory, she will be given a four year contract, under which, in addition to the above-mention.

ed emoluments, she will be entitled to the benefits of the Superannuation Fund, Leave Pay, Travelling allowances, etc.

Applications should be forward- ed so as to reach the undersigned not later than 12 o'clock (noon) on Tuesday 25th May, 1937.

By Order,

H. F. BARNES, Secretary & Engineer.

COUNCIL ROOM, ・・ TIENTSIN, 11th March, 1937.

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HONG KONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY

Attention of Members is drawn to a Recital by Madame "Scotia,' Bardess of the Gorsedd, to take place in the Helena May Institute on Tuesday, 30th March, 1937, at 9.20 p.m.

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VACANCY FOR

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R.

SUPERINTENDENT

The British Municipal Council, Tientsin, Invites applications from British Subjects for the position of Superintendent for its Fire Brigade, which will become vacant in the latter half of the present year.

Tientsin.

The successful candidate will be on probation during the first six months of his service. At

the end of the probationary period, if his services have been satisfactory, he will be given a four year contract under which, in addition to the above-men-

tioned emoluments, he will be

entitled to the benefits of the Superannuation Fund, travelling and uniform allowances etc.

ADVERTISEMENTS. KOWLOON TONG

BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE CO.,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO"

SHAREHOLDERS

G. C. ASSOCN.

Successful Year Reported

The fourth annual general meeting of the Kowloon Tong Garden City Association was held

HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS

(ORDERS BY LT.-COL. R. C. B. ANDERSON, M.C. COMMANDANT HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPSI

EFFICIENCY MEDAL

In accordance with regulation 8 of the Regulations as to grant, for- folture, restoration and other mat- ters concerning The Efficiency Medal in regard to the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, published

Mr. H. M. Siu presided, asslated by Mr. Lal Im Tong, Hon. Secre- tary and Mr. H. F. Un, Hon Trea-as Notification No. 679 in the

surer.

Gazette of August 2, 1935, His Ex- cellency the Governor has been pleased to authorize the following award-

NOTICE IS HEREBY yesterday. GIVEN that the SEVENTY. FIRST ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at Its HEAD OFFICE,

In the course of his speech, Union Building, Hong Kong, on after the adoption of the report FRIDAY, 16th APRIL, 1937, and accounts, Mr. Blu said that it at. 2.55 p.m., for the purpose of would be seen that the Club's re-

Company Sergeant Maj. Bertram, venue for the year showed a large Sidney Rogers and Sergt. William receiving the Report of the

increase over the previous one. Henry, Carr Robson (Government Directors and the Statements of which was attributed to the in- Notification No. 191 of 18.3.37). Account to 31st December, 1936, crease in the number of members RESIGNATION OF COMMISSION and to their unfailing support by and of declaring Dividend, etc.

His Excellency the Governor has making more use of the Club pre-approved the relinquishment of his The SHARE TRANSFERmises, and the same reasons ac-

commission' ́as Lieutenant in the BOOKS of the Company will be count for the increase in expendi- CLOSED from 29th MARCH to ture. 16th APRIL, Both Days Incia. sive. INC.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

The Second Extra Race Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on Satur. | day, " 27th and Monday, 29th March, 1937, commencing at

12.30 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at 12, NOON on both days,

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary.

Hong Kong, 22nd March, 1937.

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UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO

sive.

HEREBY

FIRE INSURANCE

By Order of the Board,

A. W. HUGHES,

General Manager. Hong Kong, 18th March, 1937.

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The Baily

HONG KONG, March 26, 1937.

THE LAST STRAW

In conclusion. thie Chairman expressed his thanks to the mem- bers of the committee for their valuable assistance during the

Kong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps by Lieut. Nelson Victor Hal- ward, M.C., M.A., with effect from (Government' February 17, 1937 Notification No. 170 of 12.3.37).

HOLIDAYS Office bearers for the ensuing from Good Friday, 26th to Easter Corps Headquarters will be closed

year were elected as follows:- Messrs. Chan Kam Hung, Q T. Chen, Ho Bhun "Hing, Lai Im Tong. Mok Lin" L. /. Osmund, Pang Ol Lam, H. M. Siu, F. W. Stapleton. V. Sze Wing. H. F. On. A. Urquhart, Wang Chak Nam, J. N. Wong. T. B. Wilson. Dr. Kwan Sum Yin, Dr. B. de Sousa.

The following debenture num- bers were drawn: 193, 115. 225, 34. 137.

RICE IMPORT DUTY WAIVED

Owing to rice shortage and the prevailing distress in Kwangtung Province, it is reported that the Government bes decided to exempt foreign rice from the pay- ment of import duty, beginning from April 1 next.

Accordingly, there is some ac- tivity in the local rice market, and the rice merchants are making

purchases in readiness to be ship- ped to Canton.

A wisp of a hospital nurse

It is reported that over 60,000 lifting a massive patient up in bags of rice are in readiness to be bed as if he were a baby; a slip shipped to Canton and other river of a Canadian lumberman heav-ports of the Canton delta.- ing logs twice as big as himself;Chinese Evening Prem a Hong Kong coolie shifting the luggage of a wealthy lady newly

Monday, March 29 both days in-

clusive.

BOX RESPIRATORS All box Respiratora must be re- turned to Company Stores as soon as possible.

Armoured Car Section Section will parade at HQ, at 5.30 - p.m. on Tuesday, March 30 for driving and mechanical instruc-- tion.

Overalls will be worn.

Box respirators must be returned. to Section Store on this parade.

Motor Machine Gun Platoon There will be no parade on Mon- day, March 29.

No. 1. (M.G.) Company Friday, April 2; Parade at Corps. H.Q. at 3.30 p.m. for Foot and Arma -' drill.

No. 3 (Scottish) Company Thursday, April 7: Lecture on Combined Operations at 5.45 p.m. in the Drill Hall

No. 3 (M.G.) Company There will be no parade on Mon--" day." March 29.

Next parade will be at H.Q. on Monday, April 5.

All Box Respirators must be re- turned to Company Store on Mon- day, April 5..

Monday, March 29: No parade for

Machine Gun Bn. Bignais Monday, March 29: No parade for Subsection D.

'Wednesday, March 31: Subsection B parade under Corpl. Rathmell for cable instruction at HQ, at 5.30 D.M.

Subsection C parade under. Cpl. Thompson for Morse instruction at

A CATEGORY M.G. COURSE Parade: on Friday, April at HQ.H.Q. at 5.30 p.m. at 5.30 p.m.

KANGE TAKERS COURSE The next parade will be on Thursday, April 8.

ANTI-GAS COURSE

PARADE

Corps Infantry Parade on Tuesday, March 30 at 5.30 p.m. at HQ

A and B Companies. All Cate- gories: Foot and Arms Drill Rifle

The next parade will be on Fri and Bayonets (with belt, and day, April 2.

bayoret frog) will be required.

Rifles. Bayonets and Box Respirators: Those who have not yet returned their Rifle, Bayonet. and Box Respirators must do so

Corps 1st Battery L Section; Section will parade at HQ. at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, for Rifle and Squad Drill. »

Dress: Overall, blue caps, web belt and frog..

Layers and D.FF. Det: Classes will commence on Sunday, April 4 at 9.30 a.m. at Belchers Fort

Corps Engineers There will be no parade on Mon-j day, March 29.

Corps Signals Mohamedan Section will parade} at Corps HQ. at 2 pm on Friday, March 26. Dress-mufti,"

Parade at Corps HQ. at 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30 for Squad and Armas Drill.

Motor M.G. Platoon Thursday, April 1: Lecture on Combined Operations.

| KNIGHT'S WIDOW SAYS

carry arrived from the United States The squirrel "could not of America-these are sights that cities on his back, and the moun- none should henceforth let passtain could not crack a nut. The unnoticed; there is no saying Hamal appears able to do" both; when Turkish civilization will not and before so remarkable a ser. spread to other countries and vant of the public has his delicate HIS AWARD "PITIFULLY such feats be forbidden by law.

It turns out that civilization

And more matter-of-

forthwith.

LECTURE ON COMBINED OPERATIONS

There will be a lecture by Colonel H. C. Harrison, D.S.O. on Combined Operations at 5.45 p.m. in the Drill Hall on Thursday, April 1.

All members of the Corps who took part in the Operations are re- quested to attend.

LEAVE CSM. G. E. Dudley and AL/Cpl. Ċ. Spradbery.

STRENGTH Gunner R. G. Witchell, C.5.0., 1st" Battery. A Section, 22.3.37.

(Sgd.) G. 8. FRIZELLE

Captain, Adjutant, H.K.V.D.C.

WEDDING AT REGISTRY

Dr. S.H. Sung Weds Miss Pearl Chow

wedding

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SHAREHOLDERS The commencing salary will NOTICE IS be $600 (consisting of $40

GIVEN that the ORDINARY "basic salary" plus $200 "Re. YEARLY MEETING of the

·

Patriation Pay") per mouth with Society will be held at the free quarters, from the date of HEAD OFFICE, Union Build. taking up the appointment ining, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 16th APRIL, 1937 at 2.30 o'clock

pride wounded, and his useful- P., for the purpose of receiving

ness to the community diminish- the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to is not finding it so easy to safe-ed, the new civilization might do SMALL” 31st December, 1936, and of guard the dignity of the famous wel to consider some of the ear-

Turkish porters, or Hamals, as lier examples of man-power.

"My husband gave willingly of declaring Dividend, etc.

took Atlas has handed his job over

his time; his private money andAn important The SHARE TRANSFER was promised. The law restrict-

his wonderful knowledge to In-place yesterday afternoon at the BOOKS of the Society will being the weight of their loads was to two other strong men, who,

dia and its suffering people. Els Registry of Marriages, when Miss CLOSED from 29th MARCH to to have come into force a month one in Rome and one in Berlin,

reward was a pitifully small pen- Pearl Chow (Chow Shuk Chan). sion."

daughter of the How Six Shouson 16th APRIL, Both Days unclu ago. There has been a hitch: hold a pillar apiece; and certainly and when the objects of civiliza- they see nothing "infra dig" in

These words were spoken to me | Chow, of 10 Kennedy Terrace, was tion's benevolence are very carrying all the weight of the by Dame Ethel Semple, widow of united to Dr. Sung Sheung Hel. By Order of the Board,

strong men, and mostly Kurds world. To the pickaback that he Lieutenant-Colonel Sir David Sem- son of Mr. Sung Hok Pang. Gov- A. W. HUGHES,

or Lazes, civilization may be gave his father, Aeneas owes the ple: the bacteriologist who spent erament pensioner, by the Regis-

his life fighting tropical diseases intrar of Marriages Mr. T. General Manager.excused for going a little gingerly.

most handsome of his good con- India, writes a correspondent in Whyte-Smith. The witnesses were Applicants should give in their letters of application full details Hong Kong, 18th March, 1937. There are doubtless financial duct prizes; and the Old Man of the "Daily Mirror." He left estate Bir Shouson Chow, Mr. Ng Wah, net per- and the bridegroom's brother, Mr. of their experience, training,

5198 difficulties to be shouldered; and the Sea left poor Sindbad littleworth £206 only, with

Stanley Y. Sheung. positions previously held, and

it is not impossible that there time to worry over his manlyonalty £125

Bir David spent all his spare The bride looked charming.in an may be a conflict between two dignity.

time during the late nineties at elegant dress of ivory velvet, with a long train of the same material ideals of manly pride. The fact carriers seem to be unaware the Pasteur Institute in Faris. He COMPANY, LTD. Hamal, under process of loading of any degradation. The porters took his knowledge to India, foun- with incredible burdens by half that climb Everest or Kanchen- ded the first anti-rables treatment

net. This was held in place by a a dozen

on such centre in Kasauli mon at once, or seen junge (if such men

"Too Fond of India"

coronet of pearls and orange blog Carrying a grand piano on his journeys can be included among

"My husband was too fond of som, and she carried a sheaf of back held in place by a strap matters of fact); the sedan chair-

the Indian people and too en- white lies. over his forehead and a pad on man of old: the bearer of the grossed in the uphill work of Two little train-bearers followed those plofieer days to worry her, one being Rose Tam who his shoulders, has beers stared at chaise-a-porteur," who in Swit

about the expense in, which he looked very pretty in a frock of quite long enough by tourists to zerland not so many years ago

was involving himself.". sald forget-me-not blue net over satin. know that he is renowned for his used to carry a passenger on his

Lady Semple,

with her glossy curls bound with manly strength. He cannot help back in a wooden armchair these

"He educated our two sons and pale pink ribbon, while the little of their one was a great science scholar at boy, the bride's nephew, Tsun being proud of it. And now the were not ashamed

Mun, was clad in coat and trousers "new civilization", tells him that strength and of its nee. But, Cambridge.

"Both were killed in the war This of black velvet with a white silk he ought to be too proud; that now that the notion has started,

was not taken into account in his shirt and scarlet tie. he ought not to allow himself to it may spread.

claims for the pension he was

The bridesmaids looked delight- ful: Bas Jenny Wong in pale be made what it begs the question Travellers of more than average given. by calling a "beast of burden." weight may do well to avoid the "I believe that the Indian Gov-1 blue, and Miss Odelle Lee in pale Such a reproach might well be countries of the rickshaw, beernment is looking into the mat-pink satin, made alike with close- the last straw. The profession cause of the possibility of new can stand up under grand pianos; laws about weighing-in before

SCHMELING'S FIGHT contempt is a weight intolerable the start. Messenger-coolies may

PROGRAMME. that must break its spirit. What be forbidden to carry more than

Berlin, March 23. would have been the feelings of a specified weight per bouquet Eugen Sandow if he had been from Streption to Phyflis; and.

A despatch has been received told that it was beneath his man- newspaper packers may find here from New York, stating that hood's dignity to perform his themselves debarred from handi- Max Schmeling will return to man capital, has been withdrawn

It is believed that Schmaling, will feats of strength ?

ing more than three copies of Germany immediately. The offer

made by Berlin promotors to Brad-return to America in a short time. their journal at a time.

dock of a big purse, as well as the to full contracts for some ex- Who knows? It's the last him and broadcast rights. If he hibition fights -

would meet Schmeling in the Ger- Transccion News Service. straw that does it.

The Fifty-sixth Ordinary Gen- eral Meeting of the Company will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Messrs. Jar. dine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on Thursday, 8th April, 1937, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, passing the Accounts, and elect. ing Directors and Auditors.

The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 1st to 22nd April inclusive.

By order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.,

General Managers.. Hong Kong, 18th March, 1937

NOTICE TO

also copies of recent testimonials. THE CHINA

It is essential that the candi.'; date be able to speak the Chinese language (Northern dialect) fluently,

-Applications should be forward. ed so as to reach the undersigned. not later than 12 o'clock (noon) on Tuesday, 22nd June, 1937.

By Order,

SHAREHOLDERS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SIXTY EIGHTH ORDINARY, YEAR LY MEETING of the Company H. F. BARNES,

will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, Hong Secretary and Engineer.

Kong, on FRIDAY, 16th APRIL, COUNCIL ROOM,

1937, at 2.50 p.m., for the pars pose of receiving the Report of TIENTSIN, 11th March, 1937.

5143 the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st December. 1936, and of declaring Dividends, etc.

LOCAL MAPS

Peak District,

Kowloon,

Victoria, New Territories.

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.

The

SHARE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 29th MARCH to 16th APRIL, Both Days Inclu sive.

By Order of the Board,

A. W. HUGHES,

General Manager. Hong Kong, 18th March, 1937.

When the mountain and the squirrel had, their poetry-book 5187 quarrel, the honours were easy

tar now."

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falling from the waist, and an overtrain of

White embroidered

Atting basque-bodices. beited with silver tissue, and with wide sliver collars to match.

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Many friends and well-wishers of the bride and bridegroom al- tended the reception held af the ceremony.