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-TUITION.
ENGLISH LADY, 'experienced tea- cher, with knowledge of Chinese,.
done.
apartments and Quiet sultes of rooms. Full board from S05, $110, $130 monthly. Large commodious rooms, also daily rates; five minutes from Bext new Hotel, Hankow Kowloon, Tel. K957.
ferry, Road,
PREMISES TO LET.
TO LET-55, Kennedy Road. Ap- ply Young, Tel. C.906 and C.551.
TO LET-One European FLAT Wonchai Gap Road, Hongkong Apply to 32, Kennedy Road.
TO LET Ofice Rooms, 2nd Floor, New Hongkong Bank Building. Apply Sang Kee, same building.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
U. S. R. C.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
NOTICE.
KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.
DANCE.
at Savoy Hotel, on Friday, 18th February, 1927, at. 9 p.m.
All rounds up to and including the Semifinals are to be completed on or before Sunday, Feb. 27th. The Finals will be played on Thursday, March 3rd, when the annual "At Home" will be held.
INTERNATIONAL RACE AND HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB. RECREATION CLUB OF
MACAO LIMITED. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Entry forms can be had from Competitors in the OPEN Messrs. Linstead & Davies. By CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES & DOUBLES are requested to make a note of the date fixed for each match.
A list of dates and matches is
TO LET. From 1st April furnish,posted in the Pavilion.
flat at the Peak. Apply Pro perty Office Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.
The dates fixed will be strictly adhered to, subject only to weather
TO BE LET.-Furnished house on All modern conveni- the Peak. ences, Apply Box No. 177, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."
conditions.
WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS.
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Sealed Tenders will be received at the office of the O.C., R.A.S.C., Omces, Victoria TO LET-For 12 months from Headquarters
Hongkong until March or April, 1927, furnished 4 Barracks, roomed house at 2, Observatory o'clock noon on the date stated for Villas. Low rent. Apply 2, Ob-te undermentioned service for
period of six months commencing servatory Villas.
25th Feb., 1927, M.T. Vehicles.
COMMODIOUS OFFICES to let In No. 7, Queen's Road Central, also two small offices in 1A, Chater Road. Apply E. D. Sassoon and Company. Ltd.
kind permission of, the Stewards of Hongkong Jockey Club, Mem bors of that Club are cordially in- vited to take part in our Inaugural race Meeting which is to be hold on 19th & 20th February. Tran- shipment and accommodation of ponies can be arranged with the Secretary of this Club.
Macab, 7th February, 1927.
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.
(Incorporated in Hongkong.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of shareholders of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., will be held at the Registered Office of the Company (Exchange Building, Des Voeux Road Central, Hong- 24th February, 1927, kong), on FRIDAY, the 4th day of
March 1927, at eleven o'clock in Tender Forms and any neces-the, forenoon, for the purpose of sary information may be obtained at the above office between the receiving & Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Board of
has vacancy for pupil from 9.30 to VICTORIA VIEW, KOWLOON: | hours of 10 am, and 1 p.m. daily.Directors for the year ended on
10.30 each morning. Advanced or elementary English. Would be willing to form classy of two or three pupils. Particulars from. Box No. 164, cure of "Hongkong Telegraph."
WANTED.
WANTED.-Unfurnished one
LET-European House, near New Kowloon Hotel, three minutes from ferry. Apply Tung Tak Co., China Buildings, 6th floor. Tel. C.4926.
un-
TO LET.-Furnished pr furnished from April or May, de- sirable four room Top Flat, mo-
except Sundays.
the 31st December 1926, confirm THE INTERNATIONAL RACE.ing the appointment of Directors and re-electing a Director and the Auditors.
AND RECREATION CLUB
OF MACAO LTD.
The Inaugural Race Meeting
dern convenience. Apply GB, Ar-under the auspices of the above
rend Building, Kowloon.
K.60.
LF
Tel.Club, will be held at Areia Preta,, On Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th February, 1927.
two roomed fat, bathroom & kit- TO LET-From 1st May for
locality, chen, Hongkong central
twelve months, furnished flat, in No. 176, preferred. Apply Box
Nathan Road. Every convenience, care of "longkong Telegraph."
and bandy to ferry. Apply Box No. 171, cure of "Hongkong Tele- graph."
WANTED-Ey Import firm, ex- perienced. Canvasser for Sundry lines. Good prospects for suitable man. Knowledge of Chinese essen- tial. Apply Box No. 174, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."
First Saddling Bell (First Day}
at 1.30 p.m. First Saddling Bell (Second
Day) at 12.00 Noon.
Madame de Sousa Barbosa has kindly consented to perform the opening ceremony, at, 12.00 Noon.
Apply
Course.
"
By Order of the Board,
C. G. COPLEY,
Secretary Hongkong, 10th Feb., 1927.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
RACE MEETING 1927.
28th February, 1st, 2nd.
and 5th. March.
'MEMBERS' BADGES.
LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received Instructions to sall by Public Auc- tion,
on 'THURSDAY,
the 17th February, 1927, commencing at 2.45 pita.
At No. 88, Nathan Road (Ground flugr) Kowloon,
A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture.
(Full particulars from catalogue.)
On view from Wednesday, the 16th February, 1927.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery...
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers
PUBLIC AUCTION.
16, 1927.
CHINA AUCTION
ROOMS.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGES.
MR. E. V. M. R. DE SOUSA has received instructions to sell
by
PUBLIC AUCTION
on FRIDAY,
the 18th day of February, 1927, .at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at the China Auction Rooms, Duddell Street, Victoria, Hongkong.
The Very Valuable Leasehold Property,
CHINA COAST OFFICERS
THE LATEST CHANGES.
Captain J. B. Bruce, of the Luchow, in on reserve. Captain W. Noon, of the Chiakiong, has
gona master, Luchow.
Mr. F. H. W. Graybrook, chlor
Fongtion, has gone chief officer, Chungking. Mr. J. Hodgkiss, chier officer, Chungking, is on Home leave. Mr. W. E. Awcock, chiaf officer, Wenchow, ls on reservo,
F. N. Booth, chief oflear, la on reservo. Mr. G. A. from reserve, has gone chlof offcor, Poyang
Mr. L. G. Potter, recond officer, Kiangsu, has gone second officer, King Mr. J. S. Kirkpatrick, second
2013 Nuchal,
has gono second
Klango
DATA MacKinlay, chief officer,
Yuan, is on reserve. Mr. 5. M. Ahorne, from Home leave, has gone. chlof officer, King Yuan,
Mr. E. Griffith, second officer, C. N. Co, has resigned.
Mr. J. MacAulay, sup'y third en-
aituate at Queen's Road, Westgineer, Kiangsu, has gone third on- Victoria aforesaid and registered
accend
third enginoor, in the Land Office as The Remain-gineer, Kwangchow. Mr. J. Will, Kwangchow, has gono ing portion of Sub-section Two of supy third engineer, Klangsu.
Mr. H. L
has gone second engineer, Shantung. Mr. R. B. Feck, second engineer,
Shantung, has
gong sup'y second engineer,
Kiangsu,
Section B of Inland Lot No. 834. engineer, Faishan, buy
IN ONE LOT.
The property consists of the The Undersigned have received newly erected restaurant intended instructions to sell by Public Aucto be used by the Chung Kwok tion,
Restaurant.
1. on MONDAY,
the 21st February, 1927, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
ut their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
T
·
Mr. H. George, from Homo leave,
Kanting.
has gone chics engineer,
Mr. G. Cormack, aupy chief en- gineer, Sunning, is on reserve.
Mr..F. J.
NeNeil, from reserve, has
Mr.
Sandersen, third engineer,
The area of the property is gone suply second engineer, Kiangsu. 14,662 square feet or thereabouts and the Crown Rent payable in
respect thereof is $37.16 per anking has gone third engineer.
nem.
A Nice Assortment of Chinese ditions of sale apply to
Curios.
MESSRS, DEACONS,
comprising:-
Porcelain, Bronzes, Jade, Chin- esc. Prints, Embroideries, Agate, Amber, Crystal, etc., etc.
also
A Few Pieces of Canton Black- wood and Foochow Lacquered Ware.
(Further Particulars from Catalogue.)
On View from Saturday, the 19th February, 1927.
Terms:
Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
master,
gono
Captain A. S. Woodgot, of the in on Home leave. Captain J., Luento For further particulars and con-II. Smith, from reserve, has
Luenho. Captain C. Alexandra, from Horas leave, has gone master, Waishina.
Mr. J. A. Gow, second officer, Kum- sang, is on reserve. Mr. A. M. Barff, third offler, Namsang, has gone second officer, Kumsan.
1, Des Voeux Road, Central,
Vendor's Solicitors, or to
MR. E. V. M. R. DE SOUSA, The Auctioneer. Hongkong, Jan. 22, 1927.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.
Mr. H. O. Lewis, second officer, Suiwo, has gone second offlcer, Foo shing. Mr. J. Rees, second oflicer, Fooching, is on zosurge.
Mr. A. Pirie, second cfficer, Loong- wo, has gone second oflcer, Luenho, Mr. C. A. G. Roberts, second officer, Luenha,
has gono second cficer, Loongwo
Mr. J. Lindsay, from reservo, has gone chief officer, Yatahing.
Mr. C. M. Piveteau, chief engineer, Leesang, has gone chief engineer, G. G. Paterson, chief NOTICE is hereby given that Hopsang. Mr.
Hopsang, has gone chief engineer, the Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Gen-engineer, Kutwa.. Mr. M. MeWil- eral Meeting will be held at the liams, chief engineer, Kutwo, has gone Company's Offices, P. & O. Build-chief engineer, Leceang-Shipping ing, on SATURDAY, 5th March, ad Engineering.. 1927, at 11 a.m. for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Direc- tors together with a Statement of
· Members' Badges of Admission HONGKONG TRAMWAYS LTD. Accounts to Bist. December, 1926,
are now ready and may be obtain
TO LET-"Stowford No. 2, 46, Botham Road, three stories, six
and electing Directors and Audi- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tors. rooms, five bath rooms, kitchen,
Refreshment and Tea obtainable ed by, those Members, who have servants' quarters, recently re-at the Course. Special Bus Sernot already received them, from that the ORDINARY YEARLY The Transfer Books of the Com paired and
GENERAL MEETING of Hong-pany will be closed from 21st renovated.
vices between Wharf and the Race Messrs. Linstead & Davis, Alex-kong Tramways Limited, will be February to 5th March, 1927, beth
held at the offices of Messrs. Jar- days inclusive. By Order,
Members are reminded that dine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Hong- these Badges will also admit them kong, on Monday, the 7th day of
By Order to all the Extra Race Meetings of March, 1927, at 12 o'clock noon of the Board of Directors, this year.
WANTED TO BUY-Single Beds, Dining Room Table, Hanging BEACONS, "Prince's ́ Building, Wardrobe, Diyan and Bedroom chairs. State price. Hongkong side preferred. Apply Box No. TC LET.-"No. 2 North View," 172, cure of "Hongkong Tele- North Point, graph."
five roomed bun- galow, two bath rooms, servants' quarters, and recently extensively Apply DEACONS, repaired.
WANTED-By well established Import Export firm having first Prince's Building. class European connections, ex-
perienced Compradore with secur-TO LET.-SHIPPING OFFICES ity, for Hongkong and Cariton. in Connaught Road Central, Nos.) Bright prospects for right man. 16, 18 & 19, Ground Floors; Nos.
kong Telegraph."
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GEO. CHENG, Clerk of the Course Macan, 10th Feb., 1927.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE is hereby given that
andra Buildings.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE.
. Members have the privilege of introducing two non-members to the Members' Enclosure.
"FLAPPER WIFE"
FILM VERSION AT STAR THEATRE.
"His Jazz Bride," the Warner' Bros. production directed by Her- nan Raymaker, starring Marie Pre- vost and Matt Moore, was adapted by Charles Logue from the news- paper, "Flapper Wife." It opens
to transact the ordinary business GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., today as the Star Theatre.
of the Company.
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that the REGISTER OF MEMBERS of the company, will be closed from TUESDAY, February 22nd to MONDAY, th
Apply Box No, 173, care of Hong 16, 17 & 18, First Floor: No. 16, the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of available.and may be obtained March, 1927, both days inclusive.
LOST.
Second Floor. Please apply S. K. Trust Ltd., 29, Connaught Road,
Central.
A limited number of tickets are the Shareholders in this Corpora- from Messrs. Linstead & Davis, tion will be held at City Hall, Alexandra Buildings, on or before Hongkong, on Saturday, the 26th Saturday, February 26th., 1927, at February, 1927, at noon; for the cost of $10 each per day or purpose of receiving the Report of $30.- for the Meeting. Flat in the Court of Directors together The charge for admission for LOST Dog. Body black, feet, TO LET.-Four-roomed breast and nose white. Finder re- King's Park Buildings, Austin with a statement of accounts for Ladies to the Members' Enclosure turn to 719, Nathan Road, Kow-Road, Kowloon. Modern conveni- the year ending 31st December, will be $4.- per day-Each member Joon, Reward.
ences. Five-roomed House in Ho 1926. Mun Tin, Kowloon. Apply to The Union Trading Co., Ltd., Prince's Buildings.
LOST.-Large grey Persian Cat. A reward of ten dollars will be pald to finder if returned to No. 2, Branksome Towers.
FOR SALE.
FLATS, three, four and five room ed, modern bathroom, fuah, etc. Also one
two roomed and one three roum d Bungalow on way to Repulse Bay and Fanling respec-
FOR SALE. Three tubular tively for rent or sale on easy boilers in good condition and terms. Small Investor's Tel. quantity of old piping. Apply to | 0.4630.
Linstead & Davis, Alexandra
Buildings.
FOR SALE. - Victrolu
Gramo-
phone Table model No. IX. Per-
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
fect Order. 380 or near offer. Apply Box No. 175, care of "Hong-for Shares in this Company have kong Telegraph."
pany.
can obtained upon application to The Register of Shares of the the Secretary, badges for the ad- Ladics free of Corporation will be CLOSED from mission of two Monday, the 14th February to charge. On no pretext will chil Saturday, the 26th February, 1927, dren be permitted in either en- (both days inclusive) during closure during the first three days which period no transfer of share racing. can be registered.
By Order
By Order of the Board,
Secretary,
W. F. SIMMONS,
Hongkong, 12th Feb., 1927.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
From STRAITS, COLOMBO, AUSTRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYPT ́MEDITERRANEAN PORTS and
LONDON.
i
Agents. Hongkong, 12th Feb., 1927.
HOUSEMAID MARRIES
MILLIONAIRE.
AGED 'MAN RINGS AND PROPOSES.
The story, by, Beatrice Burton, is an intimate revelation of the pro- blems of young attorney wh marries a girl of the modera business world and finds himself with a willful, extravagant jazz- bride on his hands. Before em barking on the sea of matrimony, he consults a frivolous friend who is gradually succeeding in. ruining her husband. Quite ne- turally the advice that she gives is "play the husband for all New York. A comely house-he's worth and have a good time." maid, Anna Mary Shiels, after This counsel falls on fertile ground dusting the furniture for 14 years as the little stenographer's life up in the palatial country home of to this time has not been extra- Mr. Frank W. Savin, an aged mil-ordinarily colourful. That is the lionaire, yesterday doffed her uni-situation: a sane, idealistic young form, donned her wedding gown, man seeking a helpmate in his and was married to her master. struggle for success and an inex- Mr. Savin is 76 and in the se-perienced, pleasure-starved girl cond oldest member of the New seeking to get the most out of life. 'Beside Miss Prevost and Mr. York Stock Exchange.
The story told by his 40-years-Moore, the, cast includes Gayne old bride is that he rang for her Whitman, Mabel Julienne Scott, three days ago; and, when she ap-John Patrick, Margaret Seddon, Peared in his study, he suddenly Den Alvarado. Herman Raymaker said: "I am old and need com-directed.
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PUBLIC ENCLOSURE. Tickets of Admission to the Pub- lie Enclosure, price $3.- per day for all persons including Ladies, Through Bill of Lading Issued Chief Manager, may be purchased from Messrs. for Batavia, Persian Gulf, Contin
Kelly & Walsh, Ltd., or at the ental, American and South Afri-panionship. Will you marry me?
of the Court of Directors.
A. H. BARLOW,
Hongkong, 7th February, 1927.
THE HONGKONG CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Gate.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform admitted to the Public Enclosure at $1 per day.
Admission by ticket only.
SERVANTS PASSES.
can Ports. The Steamship,
"DELTA,"
Capt. F. Sudell R.N.K. carry-
You will then have only me to toot after instead of dusting."
Breathless Answer.
She answered somewhat breath
ing His Majesty's Maile, will icssly that she would be very glad
This picture is said to give the problem of the place of jazz in American life one of the most in- telligent and comprehensive treat- ments ever attempted on the screen. Has jazz any place in domestic life? "His Jazz Bride" gives the answer.
The undermentioned Certificates
been declared LOST and if at the THE ONE HUNDRED. AND
be despatched from this port on to do so, and yesterday she moved Passes for Servants will be isor about Friday, 18th February, out of the servants' quarters and Two mountains have been re- expiration of ONE MONTH from SEVENTH ORDINARY MEET- FOR SALE FOREIGN STAMPS the date hereof the documents are ING of SHAREHOLDERS in the sued on application to Messrs. 1927, at 4 p.m. taking Passengers became mistress of Winchester ported as moving--one in Eng
Alexandra and Cargo, for the above Porta. including Portugueso variotics.
Hall, with its many servante, itsland, the other in Switzerland. not forthcoming the said Certifi- Company will be held at the Office Linstead & Davis,
art treasures, its broad acres, and The first is Doumen Fawr, the Reasonable prices. Particulars cates will be deemed CANCELLED of the Company, No. 4a, Des Voeux Buildings.
Employers are requested to dis-'} Silk, Valuables and Tea for Italy, its seven motor-cars. given or enquiries answered by and of no effect, and new Certi-Rond, on TUESDAY, 22nd FEBRU-
moving mountain of Monmouth- The knot was tied by the Rev.shire, and the other is Mt. Arbino, A. F. Batalha, Boco do Lilao No.ficates will be issued by the Com-ARY, 1927, at Noon for the pur-tribute them with discrimination, France and London (under ar 5, Macao.
rose of receiving a report of the und to endorse their names on the rangement) will be transhipped at Stanley Belbourne In the presence near Bellinzona. The latest shift
Bombay into the Mail Steamer pro- of all the servants, to whom Mrs. Directors, together with a State-pas908., Certificate No. 1639-100 Shares ment of Accounts, and electing Servants are not permitted in cending direct to Marseilles and Savin afterwards announced that at Doumen Fawr moved the bed
the Members Enclosure except for London,
she would never treat them otherof a river and made 30 families Nos. 58710/58809.
Directors and Auditors.
homeless. The city of Bellinzona, than as equals. ! The TRANSFER BOOKS of the passing through on their duties,
Parcels will be received at this Company will be closed from but must remain in their, om- office until 5 p.m. the day before achieved much notoriety because, Ticino is reported to be in danger Earlier in his life Mr. Savin the capital of the Swiss canton of WEDNESDAY, 9th FEBRUARY, ployers' stands.
Sometimes the He has adopted two children," of being wiped off the map by Certificate, No. 68-83 Shares to TUESDAY, 22nd FEBRUARY, Any persons found loitering sailing. The contents and value
1927, both days inclusive, during about with Servants Fasses in of all packages must be declared. one of whom, Mr. Charles Edy Mount Arbine. which Period No Transfer of their possession will forfeit the For further particulars, apply Monroe 60 years old and white mountain moves as much as three
ST, STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.
PROSPECT PLACE, BONHAM ROAD.
School will reopen on February 19th. Entrance Examination for New Students on Friday, Febru ary, 18th, at 9.30a.m. For Prus- pectus for Boardera and Day boys, apply
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE,
Prospect Place. I
Certificate No. 2748-150 Shares
Nos. 149756/149905.
Nos. 154006/154088.
All in the name of Mrs. Young Kwai Shim.
FOR THE HONGKONG ROPE
· MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 11th Feb., 1927.
Shares can be registered.
By Order,
of the Board of Directors,
JOHN ARNOLD,
Secretary.
samo and will be removed from to the enclosure.
By Order,
C. R. BROWN,
Becretary.
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & COMPANY, Agents. Hongkong, 14th Feb., 1997.
haired, gave the reporters, an feat in 48 hours. Scientists have anusing account of the wedding studied these phenomena. Some say that the moving mountain be of my new mother."
Mr. Savin's comment on her comes topheavy because of rains promotion la "It seems like aland the tricking of water. The movement is usually slow, but drear."
deadly.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.