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BOARD RESIDENCE,

FAMILY HOTEL-Victorin Gar- dens. Quiet apartments and suites of rooms. Full board frem $95, $110, $130 monthly. Large commodious rooms, also daily rates; five minutes from ferry, next new Hotel, Hankow Road, Kowloon, Tel. K.367.

SITUATIONS VACANT.

WANTED-FOREIGN

SALES-

must

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB,

NOTICE..

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The Annual Dinner will be held in the Savoy Hotel on Saturday, 7th May, at 8 p.m. Members wish- ing to attend should send their names together with a list of guests to the undersigned on or before 25th April.

II. M. McTAVISH,

Hon. Secretary, China Sugar Ref. Co.

HONG KONG TELEPHONE

COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Second Ordinary Yearly Meeting of HONG KONG TELE- PHONE COMPANY LIMITED, will be held on Saturday, the 23rd day of April, 1927, at the Board Room of the Company, Second Floor, Exchange Building, HONG KONG, at 11 a.m., in the forenoon, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Re- port of the Board of Directors, for the financial year ended 31st De- cember, 1926, confirming the ap- pointment of two Directors and re-electing two Directors and the Auditors.

The Transfer Books of the Com- pany will be closed from the 16th April to the 23rd April, 1927, both daya inclusive.

Dated this 7th day of April, 1927.

By Order,

of the Board,

R. GUY WILKERSON,

Secretary, 14. Des Voeux Road Central,

Hongkong.

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

The Second Extra Race Meet- ing will be held (weather permit. ting) at Happy Valley on Satur day, 16th April, and Manday, 18th April, 1927, commencing at 2.30 p.m. en both days. The first bell will be rung at 2 p.m.

The charge for admission to the MAN for selling high class Pubile Enclosure will be $1.- per he day for all persons including Lubricating Oils,

Apply Ladies. Soldiers and Sailors in thoroughly experienced.

uniform half price. atating Salary, Box No. 208, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."

WANTED-Experienced Foreign or Chinese Electrical Engineer to make up Estimates and super- vise power plant and wiring in stallations. Apply stating Salary. Box Nc. 200, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."

REQUIRED FOR MIRI, Sarawak, English speaking Chinese Sur- veyor, having thorough working knowledge Theodolite, Level, Ta- cheometer, capable making own calculations for traverses, and drawing own plans and

Members are advised that they must show their Badges to obtain admission to the Members' Enclo-

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1927.

LAMMERT'S CONSIGNEE NOTICES.

AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTION.

The Undersigned have received instructions to soll by Public Auc tion,

on WEDNESDAY, the 20th April, 1927, commencing at 11 a.m.

at No. 30, Ashley Road, Kowloon. A Quantity of Valuable Household

Furniture.

(Particulars from Catalogue.) On View from Tuesday, the 19th. April, 1927.

OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.

And

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM

NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

Consignees por Company's Steamer,

"KNIGHT COMPANION" From UNITED KINGDOM and CONTINENTAL PORTS via

STRAITS,

are hereby notified that the cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kow- loon, where it will lie at Consigneo's risk and subject to terms and condi- tiona af storage at Holt's Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 16th April. Optional cargo will not to landed here, unless notice has bean given LAMMERT BROS..

prior to steamer's arrival, but carried Auctioneers.on from port to port to the final port

of call to which the option extends.

All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any tho Tuesdays and Fridays between

Terms-Cash on Delivery.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Publie Aue-hours of 10.45 a.m. and noon within

the free storage period. tion,

on THURSDAY,

the 21st April, 1927, commencing at 2.45 p.m.

at No. 10, Knutsford Terrace, Kowloon.

A Quantity of Valuable Household

Furniture.

(Particulars from Catalogue.) On View from Noon Wednesday, the 20th April, 1927.

Terms: Cash on Delivery,

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Aur- tion,'

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on THURSDAY,

the 21st April, 1927, commencing at 11 am.

at their Safes Room, Duddell Street.

14 Cases Knitting Machines.

7. Cases Odol.

Contessa Netta Cameras.

Ex

A Quantity of Miscellaneous Goods. also

(for account of the concerned.) One 24 Roller Raising Machine.

No claims will be admitted after the Goode have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 26th April wil be subject

to rent.

All Claims against the Steamor must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 9th May or they

will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & SŴIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, April 18, 1927.

OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.

And

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM .NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

Consignees per Company's Steamer,. "DIOMED"

From UNITED KINGDOM via

SINGAPORE.

not be

are hereby notified that the cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kow- leen, where it will lie at Consignec'a risk and subject to terms and condi tions of storage at Holt's Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 18th April.

Optional

will cargo landed

here, unless notice has (Packed in 8 cases and stored t

prior to steamer's been given present at the Hongkong Kowloon

arrival,

carried on frum Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kow-port to port to the final port of call loon. Further Particulars and to which the option extends. Inspection Orders from the Under-

Terras.--Cash on Delivery.

Each member has the right to introduce 2 non-members to the Members' Enclosure, tickets for

signed.) be obtained whoni Messrs. Linstead & Davis at $5.- each per day up to Thursday 14th April, 1927.

fer The charge for admission Ladies to the Members' Enclosure Each member can will be $2.-

obtain, upon application to the Secretary, Badges for admission maps. of 2 Ladies free of charge.

Salary $150.00 Straits Curreney monthly, free furnished quarters. light, fuel, medical attendance, second class passage to and from Miri. Applicants to. enclose copies of references. Reply, P. O. Box No. 223, Hongkong.

PREMISES TO LET.

TO LET-One European FLAT Wanchal Gap Road, Hongkong. Apply to 82, Kennedy Road.

TO LET.-Offee Rooms, 2nd Floor, New Hongkong Bank Building. Apply Sang Kec, same building.

TO LET-European Flat, 29A, Kennedy Road 4 rooms 2 bath- rooms servants quarters. Apply Telephone C.547.

·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.

KOWLOON HOUSE near ferry, Ava roomed, furnished for one year or longer. Linen and cutlery in- cluded. Half may be sublot by principal tenant, Small Investora, Tel. C.4630.

TO LET SHIPPING OFFICES in Connaught Road Central, Nos. 16, 18 &.19, Ground Floors; Nos. 16, 17 & 18, First Floor; No. 16, Second Floor. Please apply S. K. Trust Ltd., 29, Connaught Road,

Central.

HONGKONG BOXING

ASSOCIATION.

SEVENTH TOURNAMENT OF THE SEASON.

Saturday, 18th April, at 9.15 p.m. at the THEATRE ROYAL.

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MAIN EVENTS. Welterweight Championship

of the Colony

15 Round Contest. Stoker Norman Morris, H.M.S. "Hermes"

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A. B. Bennett, H.M.S. "Witherington." and 10 Round Contest. A. B. Ewin,

H.M.S. "Hermes"

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Stokér. Evans, H.M.S. "Enterprise." Welterweight & Middleweight Champion of India. and

four other contests.

BOOKING AT MOUTRIES, Members-13th April. General Public-14th and 16th April.

USUAL PRICES.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers.

PUBLIC AUCTION..

The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion.

on FRIDAY.

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the 22nd April, 1927, commencing at 11 am,

at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.

A Large Consignment of Ladies' Novelties. Comprising of the Lates Paris- ien and Continental

Dresses, Robes, Scarves, Socks, Stockings, Bools and Shoes.

also Mandarin Coats and Embroidery. and A Quantity of Imitation Pen and Fancy Glass Reads Necklace.

On View from Thursday, the 21st April, 1927.

Terms: Cash on Delivery,

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers.

CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.

4, Duddell Street.

If you have anything you would like to sell, exchange or advertise send it to the CHINA AUCTION ROOM.

E. V, M. R. de SOUSA.

FORERUN KAAKUNZENTLET ONLY CRAFT

THE CHINA CRISIS.

The traditional Lantern Festival

DURING THE PRESENT CRISIS, new year during the Chinese holidays, is still kept up in Nan MANY LOCAL RESIDENTS HAVE

INSTRUCTED US ΤΟ MAIL king. Some of these lanterns are made locally, and some imported DAILY COPY OF

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POST OFFICE NOTICE

NOTICE

Registered and Parcel Malls are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close at or before 9 n.m, registered and parcel mails are closed at 5 p.m. on the provious day.

RADIO TELEGRAMS may now be accepted for Kongmoon under the same conditions and at the same rates as for Canton,

in

4000 DIAMONDS

ROBBERY,

CRACKSMEN BREAK OPEN A SAFE.

"It is work of creaksmen of the highest class, a miracle of skill Dutlable articles forwarded by letter post to Great Britain are liablo and neatness," said Mr. Fishberg describing a coup carried to confiscation by the Customs. Such articles should be forwarded by

out in mail week by a gang parcel post only.

During the interruption of the Hongkong-Macko cable service the of safe-breakers, who got away Macao Radio Station will remain open for the exchango of telegramas with with $11,000 worth of diamonds Hongkong from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Hongkong Station is always open from the premises of Mesars. and messages are accepted at any time throughout the 24 hours.

Letters and postenrds only for the United Kingdom and Europa will Adolf Fishberg, manufacturing. jowellers, of Commercial-rond, E., bo forwarded via Siberla if so superscribed.

The Radio Telegraph Service between Hongkong and Swatow has London. bean resumed and telegrams for Swatow are now accepted under the same conditions and at the same rates as for Canton.

Manila Зарад

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From

Australia and Manila

Japan

The thieves entered by an upper window and, going downstairs, cut their way through a heavy door, which was protected by a Duo

network of electric wires, connect April 18.

ed with a burglar alarm. They' April 10. April 22. thus reached the shop, where they April 22. found a large steel safe containing .April 22. the whole of the most valuable stock. It is a safe with an outer wall half an inch thick, and then a smaller onе.

INWARD MAILS.

Per

Pres, Taft Jatus

Mishima Baru

Aki Maru Katori Maru

U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shang-

Shinyo Marn

April 26

Canada, hal Straits

U.S.A.. Japan and Shang-

Emp, of Asia Suwa Maru

.April 28.

May 1.3

Japan and Shanghai

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For Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Saigon Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritics, E.

and S. Africa, Egypt and Europe' via Marseille

OUTWARD MAILS.

Par Hairing Solviken

Rhexenor

Shanghai, Japan and Victoria,

B. C.

Amoy

Shanghai, Japan, Canada, U.S.A., C. and S. America and Europe vin Vancouver, B.C. and Europe via Siberia

Swatow, Amoy and Formosa Swntow, Amoy and Foochow ...... Manila, Australia and New Zealand

via Thursday Island

Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. and S. Afrlen, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles

Japan

Straits and Calcutta

Date.

The burglars, however, were of the latest equipped with one electric devices for safe breaking, and they proceeded to make very good use of it.

Removing one of the switches Tues., Apr. 19, 1 pin the shop they inserted the Tues., Apr. 19, 2 a.m.wires of their instrument into the plug, and drilled a large hole Tues., Apr. 19, eighteen inches by ten and a half Registration.1.46 p.m. inches at the back of the safe, Letters....2.30 p.m. and extracted the whole of the (Duo Maruailles 19th May). contents except a small quantity.

of old silver lying in the bottom President Taft .... Tues., Apr. 19. drawer. With this haul they do. .......camped. The only tangible clues Registration ..4.15 p.m. Letters

Parcels

5 1.m.

(Due Victoria, B. C. 9th May.) Laisang

they left behind are the imprints of a buttoned glove on a piece of

Tues., Apr. 19. 5 p.m. putty at the back of the safe.

Parcels

Emp, of Russia..... 19th 5. pm

Apr. 20, BISCUITS AND CHEESE, Registration..9.16 am. Letters ........10 .m. (Due Vancouver, B.C., 8th May). Kotsu Maru Thurs., Apr. 21, 8.30 a.m. Haiching......Fri., Apr. 22, Noon.

Aki Maru

........ Sat. April 23, Registration ..8.30 am. Lottern (Due Thursday Island 5th May).

Katori Maru

.Sat., Apr. 23, Registration 8.45 am. Letters.......9.30 a.m. (Due Marseilles 22nd May). Mishima Maru Sat., April 23, 9 a.m. Seisang

Sat., Apr. 23. Parcels Letters

noon. .1 p.m. Anyo Maru Thurs., Apr. 28, 10.30 n.m. Suwa Maru..Mon., May 2, 10.30 u.m. *Correspondence beating vessel's name only.

Japan

Shanghai and Japan

POOR LAW REFORM.

All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between tho hours of 10.45 a.m. and neon within GOVERNMENT'S PROPOSALS the free storage period.

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CRITICISED.

No claims will be admitted after Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining un- The Government's Poor Law re- delivered after the 25th April will form proposals were the subject be cabject to rent.

Steamer of strong criticism at the annual must be presented to the undersigned Central Poor Law Conference held' or or before the 9th May or they at the London Guildhall. will not be recognised.

All claims against the

No Fire Insurance will be effected,

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.

Agents. Hongkong, April 18, 1927.

THE NORWEGIAN AFRICA AND AUSTRALIA LINE.

The Steamship.

"TAIWAN"

The above vessel having arrived from Norway via Ports on 16th April, consignees of cargo are hereby noti lied that all goods are being landed at their risk into the non-hazardous,

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TALKED OUT.

ATTEMPT TO ALTER MARRIAGE LAWS.

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CHARGE AGAINST A PUBLICAN DISMISSED.

Lively passages occurred at Buckia Police Court when the first of three cases against Buckie pub- licans for not displaying bread, biscuits and cheese on bar coun- ters was heard by a full Bench of Magistrates. Mr. George Dawson, solicitor, defending, proposed call- ing constables in Court as wit- nesses and asked that they be or- dered to retire. -

The Prosecutor-They are not cited.

Mr. Dawson-They don't need

to be.

The constables retired but after consulting the Prosecutor, they returned and asserted that they could only be called as voluntary witnesses. The Magistrates 13- quested the constables to retire. The ense against John Ross, Crown Bar, Buckie, was proceed- ed with and Constable Mowat de- for An attempt to change the mar-poned that accused's excuse riage laws was talked out in the not having biscuits on the counter House of Commons the other day. was that they got soft. He im- Sir. A. Shirley Benn moved the mediately took a parcel of club second reading of the Marriage cheese" biscuits from behind the (Prohibited. Degrees of Relation-counter. He had an empty caso laballed "cheese ship) Bill, the object of which is on the counter In his presidential address, to amend the law relating to the biscuits." Lord Richard Cavendish said it marriage of persons with their did indeed seem strange that in nephew or niece by marriage.

Under the Deceased. Wife's Si- this twentieth century proposals should be brought forward of softer Act, 1907, he said, it was pos- reactionary and undemocratic afsible for a man to marry his de-

ceased wife's sister and for a wo After retiring, the Magistrates, character.

man to marry her deceased hus- through Provost Shearer, announ- The fact that three or four band's brother, but it was not ced that the Court unanimously Boards have behaved Illegally is possible for them to marry the found the accused not guilty as no reason for the abolition of 600 children of either.

Accused said he tried to comply with the spirit of the by-law.

Mr. Dawson said the prosecu- tion was unreasonable, harsh, and oppressive.

he made a reasonable effort to

Boards which have carried out Mr. Ammon supported the se-fulfil the by-law. The hearing oc- their duties efficiently, declared cond reading, saying the proposal cupied four, hours, Lord Cavendish, and the argu-of the Bill was legal in the Do ment that certain reforms are de-minions, and therefore sirable cannot in itself justify a might be legally married in the Dominions, but in coming to this revolution' in local government.

a man

Mr. Eastman, of Hull, suggested country would find that his mar- Sir H. Slesser said this measure Godowns of the Hongkang and Kow-one or two slogans. The first was. hazardous and/or extra hazardous that the Conference should adoptringe was illegal. loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., "The Bill must go," and the other, was more far-reaching than hon. go then members appreciated. As a mat- whence and/or from the wharves de- "If the Bill does not livery may be obtained. Goods not Neville must go." elenres by the 22nd April, will be subject to rent.

In Days of Oliver Twist.

TIME LIMIT "FOR BACHELORS.

NEW YORK PLAN TO PROMOTE MARRIAGE.

The authorities of the Young

ter of fact it struck at the root of our marriage law. The Bill was opposed to the Canon Law. After the experience of a thousand Men's Christian Association We have too long been the Cin-years the "relations of husband New York are taking steps to en- derella of every

in

public service and wife should be looked upon deavour to bring about a reduc

said Mr. Eastman, and I think it

is time we put our foot down in as relations of their own family the days of Bumbledom and Oliver and that marriage between them

All broken, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godown, where they will be examined on the 21st April at 10a.m. Clairas against the vessel must presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will not be recognised,

Twist there was no cry of "Abol- No fire insurance will be effected Fish Guardians." by us in any case whatever.

Bills of Lading will be countersign- ed by,

THORESEN & CO., LTD.,

Agents. Hongkong April 16, 1927.

main-

should be prohibited.

A Conundrum,

tion in the city's excess of bache- lors and they have decreed that no

single men may remain as a lodger in their big club house for more that a year. The ruling will affect about 2000 young man a It is only when a bread, human- Mr. Sanderson said the Bill re- itarian spirit animates Poor Law called to his mind the riddle asked year, and it is hoped that by oust- Guardians, and when working men in their childhood-Sisters and ing. them from the comforts of and women get power on the brothers have Inone, but that the hostel the young fellows, soon- er than face the discomforts of a Boards, that the cry has arisen, man's father is my father's son."

lodging-house, will think about five "Abolish them." I regard that as He doubted if there were very suspicious.

members who knew the answer to setting up homes of their own.

According to the last census The Ministry of Health has ap-

that. (Laughter.)

887,094 bache- proved of by-laws at Kensington, Mr. Mellhuish, Cardiff,

Captain Macmillan complained figures there are Paddington, Holborn, and Ham-tained that Mr. Neville Chamber of the lack of the Government's lors between the ages of 24 and 34 of the entire male population, and the nuisance to the public in the the whole Bill and to appoint a matter, and urged that the Church this is regarded as a menace to the mersmith with a view to abating lain would be well advised to drop leadership on this complicated living in New York, or 42 per cent. fouling of pavements by pet dogs. In entirely new Commission, with re- should be consulted before the future prosperity of the city. these boroughs it is an offence for presentatives of the Councils and Bill was proceeded with.

It means that there is a like dogs led on a leash to foul the Boards of Guardians on it.

Captain Hacking, replying for pavements, and already it is stated

because of spinsterhood to let: two bedrooms with bath

The Chamberlain family, said the Home Office, said the Govern-number of girls condemned to rooms, two reception rooms and sisting of paper, glass and isin- YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR that there has been very great im- the Rev. William Mahon, of Wako-ment would not oppose the second

Y.M.C.A. authorities consider that' enclosed Verandah. Modern Sani- glass lanterns, the last named be- FRIENDS TO RECEIVE AUTHEN-provement. Hampstead is tation. Immediate Posscasion. Ing made of thin sheets of mica.

Commander Kenworthy said all after a year a man should have of friends and Apply Box No. 207, care of "Hong. The paper lanterns are of the TIC ACCOUNTS OF EVENTS DAY Bidering preparing a similar by-field, have got the idea that what reading, but leave it to the free selfishness of the males, and the

a man gained a circle highly decorated kind, sold at BY DAY, BEND US INSTRUCTIONS law, for it is known that there are they think to-day England will vote of the House.

6,000 licensed dogs in the borough, think to-morrow. I am inclined about $2 cach, while the price of AND WE WILL DO THE REST.

and, according to a statement re-to think from the past history of the Bill meant was that a glass or isinglass lantern varies

cently made by the chairman of a member of that family that this should be allowed to marry his sufficient economic advancement TO BE LET furnished, or sold- from $1 to $3 according to form

the Public Health Committee, it is not entirely the fact. Mr. Cham-aunt or niece if he wanted to to enable him to plan a home of from 1st June, 1927, Forebank and size. The local product is not

mony and does not wish to en- is estimated that there are also berinin had better make sure (laughter)-and surely the House his own. The Association states West, Magazine Gap. Six rooms, made by professional lantern

5,500 unlicensed dogs. These by- of his facts before he brings about could make up its mind on such that it is all in favour of matri- of the

lava do 44 Bathrooms, Modern Sanitation, makers but by women

not mean any further the most momentous upheaval in

Several efforts were made to courage young man to lead segre-

gated lives, but Captain work for the police, as berough local government this country has Private Garage. Suitable for two paper figure shops, who avail

We are not against ra-move the closure, councils appoint their own mediever seen. Sootiples or four bachelors. Apply themsolves of the new year vaca-

cal officers and sanitary inspectors form, but we are dead against re-Bourne talked out the Bill. The F. M. Crawford, care of Lane, tion to earn 'n perquisite by pursu-

Houso adjourned at four o'clock. Crawford, Ltd.

ing this sido line.

to carry them out.

TO LET-Furnished flat on Peak

kong Telegraph."

from Yangchow. The Yangchow KONG TELEGRAPH" TO FRIENDS product is of a higher grade, con- ABROAD.

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Rates--

British Empire............

..$3.60

per month. Foreign Countries....$4.20 per month,

MONKUN CERINTEL

con-

volution.

small matter in-a hour.

the

The results of the experiment ATC, being awaited with interest. Central News.