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LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTION.

POSITION OF CHINESE

IN U.S. RAISED AFTER 3 YEARS' WAR

*Three years of war in China have done much to raise the position of Chinese in the Enited States,” said Mr. K. 8. Fung in his address to the Hongkong „Y's Men's Club at the St. Francis Hotel

THE Undersigned have received last night, on his recent trip to America. Mr. Fung returned to the

instructions

TO SELL BY

PUBLIC AUCTION

ON

Friday, the 6th September, 1940

commencing at 2.30 p.m.

at their Sales Room, No. 35, Han- kow Road, Kowloon,

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

comprising:-

Colony barely a fortnight ago.

Mr. Fung made this statement in connexion with an experience he had while visiting the Chleago Stock Faeds with a Chinese friend. They were mistaken for Japanese and refused admission, but as soon as he assured the officials there that he and his friend were Chinese, they 'were immediately given all the facilities they needed and were very courteously treated.

· HOME NURSING

LECTURES

NEW COURSE

NEXT WEEK

A new course of Home Nursing Lectures will commenta at the Queen Mary Hospital at 5.30 p.m. on Monday, September 9.

Candidates who have been suc-

GENERAL

Chekiang Government's New Order

Chinese officials who work for Chungking are not allowed to go

to Shanghai or districts occupied

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1940.

FOOD SHORTAGE

IN JAPAN

Anti-War Sentiment LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTS

Anti-War Sentiment

Aniong People

CHUNGKING, Sept. 3 (Centra

by the Japanese unless they have-Growing dissatisfaction with the missions to carry out, states the Japanese Government in its futile Shmg Sheng News Agency, quoted prosecution of the "China

Cam

by the North China Daily News. paign” is plainly written on the It is recalled that Chungking faces of the Japanese people, de- recently issued an order to the elared a foreign missionary who above effect, but the Cheklans recently arrived here from Japan. Provincial Government has deem- The Chinese In the United Led it necessary to repeat the States. Mr. Fung continued, are order.

The missionary, who has been in the Island Empire for some 16 very loyal to the old country and It is admitted in the new order Years and who recently made a contribute very generously in that sometimes officials find pre- tour of Elushiu, Sendal, Osaka money and in kind for China's war texts for going to Shanghat "and and other places, said that askin effort and reller work. A disturb-occupied areas without permis- from factories making military

feature about the Chinese

ston from the provincial authori- there, however, was that as soon

ties. as they had amassed a tidy for tune they returned to Chia, in-

stead of staying on in the States developing their businesses with a view to strengthening the positions

of Chinese there.

suppiles, moet other industrial plants have suspended ‘operationa in Japan

There is an acute food shortage

FORBIDDEN TO GO attached to the provincial govern and commodity prices are skyhigh,

The order says that officiRis Teakwood Drawing Room, Din-

People. arc ing Room, Bed Room and Office

ment are forbidden to go to those he said.

in great Furniture, Carpets, Rugs and Run-

places unless they have obtained difficulty in solving their problems ners, Sun Blinds, Golf Clubs, Ice

As a result of this, Chinese in permission from the provincial of livelihood. Social unrest and Table Fans, E. P., Brass, Glass and are asked to return Chests Electric Lamps. Irons and cessful in recent examinations America are slowly but surely government. The police are discontent are mounting, Porcelain Ware, Gramophones and Aid and Home Nursing Books

their First losing ground while nationals of dered to detain officials going to

WOMEN WAR-WEARY 1 to other countries who migrate there (Shanghai without permission Records, Curios, Ornaments, Pic-1 the Auxiliary Nursing Bervice consolidate their position not only

War Weariness is tures, Wardrobe and Cabin Trunks. omce, Queen Mary Hospital.

widespread It will be recalled in this con- in their own interests but also, Infection that five Kuomintang and many women have been de- The following members have their own national, interests. officials attached to the Klangsu manding the recall of their bus- now completed 96 hours hospital Mr. Fung said that unlike in Provincial Government were re-bands or sons. Japanese police training in the wards and have former years, most of the Chinese cently caught by agents of the are helpless in coping with the gained their proficiency certi-in America are in business and are new Nanking regime in Shanghai situation. Acates:

Cooking Utensils, etc., etc.

also

A FEW PIECES OF BLACKWOOD

FURNITURE

and

2 Sewing Machines

1 Adding Machine

1 Steel Filing Cabinet

1 Flask Light-

1 Cooking Stove

3 Bed Room Suites

1 Dining Room Suite

2 Radios "Delco" and

house"

2 Electric Refrigerators

tor" and "Gibson"

also

valo.

not labourers. They are mostly and sent to Nanking where they Radicals, and "extremists are Moysie Blanchett, Chio Man engaged in running restaurants, are reported to have "repented." taking the opportunity to whip Sen, Exminla Castilho. May stores

and laundries. Many of Articles by them, advocating up an intense anti-war sentiment CLcung, Jessie Chan, Julian Chua them are very wealthy.

peace, recently appeared in the among the people, the missionary Chan Kit Hing. Gladys Edwards.

RACIAL PREJUDICES

Sin Shun Pao. Jean Findlay, Adelins Fraser Deploring the racial prejudices Magdalene Greenwood, Olive which prevalled, especially on the Grenham. Hung Kwok,Wai Chan, West coast, Mr. Fung", attributed - Doris Hamilton. Moira Johnson, this as one of the main reasons Kwan, Wan Ngol, Mary Kirk, which prompted Chinese, in the Patricia Loseby, Fan J. Lee, States to return to their own Thelma Milla, Doreen Mok, Mother country as soon as they had made Westing Annie Nurray, Norah Potter, Mary sufficient money.

was made to the Stalker, hygenic and scientific manner of Joanna dietics and living employed by the Florrie) Americans, and to their marvellous

Parsons, Marie Ring, Eina Bando, "Kelvina-Gertie Shea Rhexenor

Mary Smith, D. Sage, Tsang. Alion Upsdell, Wang. Wilhemina Williamson,

"One Ford V. 8 Roadster 1934" (taxed to July 1941),

On View from Thursday, the 5th

September, 1940.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

Rich Chinese Engineer Kidnapped

Reference

highway system which was one of the best in the world. Mr. Fing pointed out that China can take some lessons from America in these respects in her great reconstruc- tion work

While the general trend of the American public is towards better and happier living conditions, the life in America is so mechanical

COATS

OF

PURE WOOL AND LLAMA.

PLAIN COLOURS

AND

STRIPES.

LADIES' SALON

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

KING PRAISES HEROISM OF THE POLISH FORCES

LONDON, Sept. 5 (Renter)-The heroism of the Polish Army, Navy and Air Force and the "stirring feats of Polish in air battles over England," are praised in a telerram Polish

CHANCE FOR POOR MAN:ent by, the King to Dr. Bacaklewicz, president of the

SAVINGS BONDS LIMITED

Ten million dollars will be the maximum sum the Governor will be authorized to borrow on War Savings Certificates, a Bil for institution of which will be introduced in the Singapore Legislative Council.

The Certificates will be issued with a minimum unit value of $15.

As on the debentures for the War Loan, a bill for which was also gazetted for introduction

in the Legislative Commell, all interest on War Savings Certi ficates will be free of tax or duties. levied now or at any future date

Kidnappers were busy again in that many are somewhat tired of in the Colony, Shanghai on Aug. 29, when Mr. C. their own ways and there is op- The Certificates, will be issued LAMMERT BROS., C. Kuang, chief engineer of the portunity for new discoveries and through the Post Office, the Direc-

AUCTIONEERS.

Nanyang Brothers Tobacco Com-[new philosophies and ways of life. tor General of Posts and Telegra- pany, was abducted from his home Any attempt to introduce Coti-phis being the issuing authority. at 19 Route Winling by three men fucianism just now would prove The repayment of Certificates at nine o'clock in the morning, both timely and welcome. Prooi wil be a charge on general re-

in America for Lim Yu-tang's a sinking fund famous work "The Importance of

PUBLIC AUCTION. reports the North China Daily of this is found in the ready sale venues, credits being attributed to

THE Undersigned bave received

instructions

to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION

on

Monday, the 9th September, 1940 commencing at 11 am.

News.

The kidnappers used a hire car for the purpose and effected the crline in a lightning manner, en- tering the house and rushing the victim out before any one knew what it was all about.

SWIFTLY DONE The abduction Was done

Living" which looks like becoming proposes to give the Governor au- In regard to this fund, the Bill

thority to suspend payments to it at any time he should deem de-

a best seller.

strable

The fund will bear a the expenses necessary for Ita management,

"

Mr. Fung felt that Chinese pro- paganda was rather lacking in America, especially in regard to Chinese polities and culture. Even war news is not sufficiently well so propagated there, he said, but swiftly that the wife of the vic-added that this may be due to the tim, who was in the room at the China War being somewhat repayment before the expiration time. could not tell the French eclipsed by the war in Europe. police whether the men were arm ed or not.

The hire car used for the crime.

at the Sales Room, No. 2 Cor-was a Ford Hire taxi which was! Second called out to Zao Ka Dou Bath |

naught Road Central,' Floor.

13 50 Ceiling Fans (new)

13 44" Ceiling Fans (new)

G30" Ceiling Fans (new)

package Cotton Yarn Sweeping

1 case Class Cups

1 bag Red-Dates

1 bale Paper

1 bag Melon Seed

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Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

AUCTIONEERS.

AMBASSADOR'S GIFT TO

If a certificate is presented for

of ten yearg from the date of 15- sue, but after the expiration of DEATH OF OLD

ohe year from the date of issue, interest at such a rate per annum CHINA SOLDIER not exceeding three per centum compound interest, as may. De ap- LONDON, Sept. 5 (Reuter) House. The driver was instructed The death is announced of

Bri-proved from time to time by the to go to Keswick Road where the gadier General

William Milward Governor, will be paid to the holder chauffeur was forced out of the Watson. one of the officers

of the certificate. caz atter he had his uniform started the new. "Chinese Regi- jacket taken away.

ment" in Wethalwel in 1898

www

who

The sain that will be repaid on

a unit certificate at the end of

He was then detained at an He commanded this" regiment each year after the date of issue, empty lot im Keswick Road, in the relief of Tientsin in 1900. up to and including the date of guarded by one of the men The He was the first Regular Army maturity of the certifcate, will be rang returned at about 10 am officer to command the Shanghai shown in a pass book to be issued and returned the jacket and the Volunteers.

to each holder of a certificate.

car to the chauffeur.

ARRIVED FROM H.E.

Mr. Kuang, who is 45 years of age, arrived here last year from, Hongkong to take charge of the Nanyang Brothers' branch in this etty. He lived with his family and two children at 19 Route Wining and was not known to be connected with any political or ganisation, Ransom has been given as

motive for the crime, since Mf. Kuang is reported to be wealthy.

"Save Trouble" System

At Post Office

The Central Post Office, Singapore, has introduced - Equa system of accepting cash for postal charges, by which senders of large batches of correspondence can avoid the labour and loss of the involved in affixing postage stamps. Conditions for the acceptance of cash for postal charges are that the sum must not be less than 55

stamping as "paid" 24 hours before posting time,

In the case of large-postings

A

5,627 SUCCESSFUL for postal articles other than in made at regular intervals, (c.z. aured or registered articles, and daily newspapers, monthly notices GARMENTS FUND CANDIDATES

that each posting should constat of etc.), the Post Office will welcome Of a total of 14,672 candidates the same category of correspon- an opportunity to arrange the ad- CHUNGKING, Bept 4 (Central) who recently sat in the joint col-dence, Le letters, newspapers or dreograph plates or address -Response to the $10,000,000 lege and university entrance exam- printed papers, and that each ar-lists of private firms into group- Warm Garments for Frontine inations held under the Ministicle must be liable to the same ings corresponding with Post Offi Troops Dive has been mom entry of Education in 16 different rate of postage.

Ica distribution, thusiastic from abroad, the latest centres in China, 5.627. have suc- Postings should be handed in At least one sorting process 18 donation being a $1,000 contribu- cessfully passed and will shortly be at the Post Office counter before avoided thereby in the Maila Bort- tion from Mr. Chen Chich, Chinese distributed to various institutions 4. p.m. though arrangements caning Office, and acceleration in des- Ambassadör to Germany,

of higher learning for advanced be made to accept later postings. patch or delivery is secured.

The articles should be tied in This new facility, amists" the

Accumulated Interest will be tree of any tax levied or to be revied, and the Certincates will be free of stamp duty. (Malaya Tribune)

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Republic. The telegram. acknowledged a when thanks to the common effort message from the President on fot the nations of the British Em the first anniversary of Britain's pire and their allies, the world entry into war, expressing ad-would be liberated from the tys. miration "for the great "British ranny now menacing it." nation, which, in concert with her The King's reply concludes by sister nations of the Empire, bears declaring that His Majesty shares without shrinking the immense Dr. Raczkiewicz's conviction in weight of the responsibilities con the final defeat of the tyranny tracked for the safety of Christian now menacing Europe and ba civilisation menaced by the tide looks with confidence to the rem of barbarlsm," and expressing thestoration of Polish Independence conviction that the "day is near land the liberties of Europe.

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Meanwhile, the Executive Yuan studies. tian decided that in order to cen- tralize accounting and receipta main course of study chosen by newspapers should be made up in check on disbursements for postal all, donations towards the fund majority of the candidates, while bundles of convenient, aize, dezle should be remitted only to the law, commerce, arts and letters, Miafitry of Finance or agencies pure science," agriculture and. designated by the Ministry.

Engineering, it is learned, is the bundles of 50 Bulky packets of sender in keeping an accurate Stands

medicine follow in order. (Central News)

Arrangements veẩn be made for newspaper offices to send their newspaper wrappers for

services, and frequently obviates the necessity of maintaining a large stock of postage stamps- (Malaya Tribunie);

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