1918-10-24 — Page 3

GENERAL NEWS.

Chased] by Woman Detective.

A youth of 19, George E. Roberts, was remanded at West- minster recently on a charge of theft. It was alleged that he stola a silver cigarette box, two bores of oigarettes, and two pipe lighters, valued at £3 8, 61, from a West-end store. A woman detective said she saw Roberta, take one of the articles and then make a dash into the street. She followed, shouting, "Stop thief 1"

Oplam Den Keeper's Sentence.

*Ose of the worst of the opium resorie of East London," waa the police description of premisea in High street, Ponlar, for manag ing which a Chinamap summoned st· Tramos Police; Court récently. The polies is formed the magistrate that, daring this year, there had been fire conviction for opiam amok. ing in connection with the pre- m18e8. The Chiosmin WAR sentenced to mon b'a hard labour and recommended] for deportation.

Miners Who Pref-r the Army. Tus War Ofice - arms that we ex-mivers in the Bome Amy, of B2 and, B3 categories, who are argently wanted for work in the mines, Io not applying to he transferred from the Army. In rowe instar ces the men preler life in the Army, or feel that they may be considered to be shirking military day if they apply for release. The Army Connoit is therefore announcing to soldiere serving at home that the release of men for work in the coalfielda is of urgent importance, and ie absolutely necessary to ensure the encefal prosecution of the war, To Replenish Allies' Gardens.

To restore the gard¢¤«, «F:Garde and smallholdings of the Fracob.: Belgian snd, Serbian pessants, Those lands bays been desisted doring the war, the Royal Hari- cultural Society are raising a Jarge relief fand. Seeds, tools,"

lass sod young trees are to be provided and, if the fund be larg Enough, Bubridy grants to tide the peasant over the time till bi frat harvest is resped. In com mending the robeme Mr. Lloyd Georgs saya the presents of three countries will certainly need belp to restore themarives to economic independence. Ha.hopes the fänd ! will be generously supported.

CEO. P. LAMMERT.

AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER

· AND SURVEYOR, PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by,Public Auction

NOTICES,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1918,

Twice Welcome when You Bring Victor Records

No matter how entertaining you are, you link yourself with the greatest of all entertainers when you bring with you some records for the Victrola.

Everybody likes to hear new Victor Records because they bring the art of the world's greatest singers and instrumentalists into the home. Your thoughtfulness and good taste will be appreciated and the records will give permanent pleasure.

Drop in the next time you pass this way and let us play records that will

- please you and your friends. We have a very fine stock and it will be a pleasure to serve you.

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&CO. ITD

Alákat mand October, 1918

For the FIRST NIGHT prices will be as follows:-

4

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and for the SECOND NIGHT :-

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Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half.prices Second Night.

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4% FRENCH GOVERN- MENT LOAN 1918.

(Rente Perpétuelle 4%) Price of issue Frs. 70.80) yielding a net income of 5.63%) B. a.in interest from the 16th) October 18

Subscription list will be opened on the zih Oct. 91x and closed on the 20th November 19 8

Further particulars on applica tion to the

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DE CHINE

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Free if Tazes.

Not to be redeemed for 25 years. Subscription list will be closed. on the 20th November, 19:8. Bilis and Bonds of the "Na ional

Defence" bought before October :: 24h are accepted in payme ta applio-tion will be received by: THE BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE (FRENCH BANK)

Princes Buidag, Chuter Road. wher fud particulars may be obtained,

PANFIRE.

Beting Managet, Honakona, 19th October, 1918

THE HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA WAB SAVINGS ASSOCIATION.

PPLICATION ・ forms for Membership of the shore

Associatio

may beg obtained from all the Banks or from the

ON

WEDNESDAY,

the 6th November 1919 com- mencing at lt a m. at his Sales Room Duddell Street,

TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE.

Cylinders 20" 3211⁄2" 53′′ Stroke 36'

Two BOILERS (built about

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For further parti u'ars and permit to view -Apply to

GEO.P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer, S.

THEATRE

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119000

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17000-

IN xt. P. & O. Other)

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There will be no private booking or sale of advance tickets. so that sit will rest entirely with the public to secure good seats.

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