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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 1927.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. LAMMERT'S MATCH CENTENARY. CARRIED INTO COURT,

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Under The Direction of A1 VIOLET ANDREWS.

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NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTION,

The Undersigned have received instructions from Tho. Trustee of The Hang Fung Firm (in Bankruptcy), to sell by Public.

Auction,

on SATURDAY,

the 25th June, 1927,

commencing at 11 am.

at No. 116, Connaught 'Road," West.

A Quantity of Furniture and Fixtures, Rice Machines, Motors, and Fittings, etc., etc.

Terms: As, Customary.

LAMMERT BROS..

Auctioneers,

PUBLIC AUCTION. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Aue Lion.

on TUESDAY,

the 28th June, 1927,

commencing, at 2.30 p.m.

at their Sates Room, Duddeli A large. Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture,

comprising:-

USED SINCE 1827.

England in celebrating the cen- tenary of the match. On a certain day in April, 1827, John Walker, a druggiat of Stockton-on Tees, seld the first box of matches to one John Hixon and so revolutionized fire-making, a process which had been essentially the same since the dawn of civilization in prehistoric times,

TROOPER CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER.

POST OFFICE NOTICE

RADIO NOTICES.

Radio Telegraph Services are now in a oporation between Hongkong. Trooper Allan Burgoyne an- and the following places.-French Indo-China, province of Yunnan, Can- peared before the Aldershot Magis-ton, Swatow, Kongmson, Macau, Kwongchouwan, Fort Bayard, Wuchow, trates in mail week charged with and Hoihow. Ratos and further particulars on application to the Radio

Counter, 1st Floor, G. P. G. Building, of Jamoa the attempted murder Betts, of the Welsh Guards, at Aldershot, on May 4.

During the interruption of the Hongkong-Macau cable service the Macau Radio Station will remain open for the exchango of telegrams with. Hongkong from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Hongkong Station ja niwaya open and messages are accepted at any time throughout the 24 hours.

NOTICE.

in via Japan is temporarily The parcela post service to Russla in Asia via.

suspended.

ATO

A sensation was caused when the prosecutor was borne into the Walker's invention was in the Court on a stretcher by the police

Registored and Parcel Malla are closed 15 minutes earlier than the nature of an accidental discovery, and Cambridge Hospital orderlies.

The stretcher was laid on the time given below unless otherwise stated, and whore malls are advertised (According to contemporary ro-

to close at or before 9 a.m. reglatored and parcel maila are closed at 5 cords, he was preparing some solicitor's table before the Bench

p.m. on the previous day,

Datiablo articles forwarded by letter post to Great Britain. "lighting mixture" for his own use and the prosecutor took the oath

liable to confiscation by the Customs. Such articles should be forwarded and a piece of wood, which he haplying prone. pened to have dipped into the mix- On Wednesday, May 4, he said by parcel post only.

Letters and postcards only for the United Kingdom and Europe will ture afterwards, took Are by ac- he went to the South-Western cidental friction

be forwarded via Siborla if so superscribed. amongst on the hearth. Hotel, Aldershot, and This was the first friction match others he saw there accused, whom West of Hankow is temporarily suspended.

Parcels post service between Hongkong and Forts of the Yangtare and John Walker taking her hints, he knew by sight. He had no con- began making friction matches to versation with him at the hotel, which he left with Miss Holden, n barmaid, with whom he went for a walk.

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sell.

Ho charged two shillings Club worth two

three Limes an much in these days) for a box of fifty matches, with twa pence extra for the box. With each box he sold a piece of doubled sandpaper on which to

trike the matches.

was the Walker's invention lucifer. inteh, the phosphorous match not belive invented until 1834. He never divulged the che-" mical conpesition of his matches. and refused to patent them, saying that wasn't worth while, “con- aidering the simple and trifling na tere of the article.”

While he was in her company he saw accused coming towards him. When a fow yards away Burgoyne hnde a ruah at him and kicked him in the stomach. Witness said something to him but he was not quite clear what the words were that he used. Accused went off saying that he would be back again.

Witness saw him, as a matter of fact, later on when he passed witness and Miss Holden. He said something to witness and: witness went after him.

Accused then turned round and Mr. W. R. Morris, the motor-car Teak Hatstand with Bevelled manufacturer, has offered £15,000 witness saw he had a revolver in Mirror, Glass Cabinet, Tapestry to the Coventry and Warwickshire his right hand. Witness attempt- On MONDAY, 27th June, 1927, Covered Couch and Chairs, Pic-fospital, the gift being condled to knock his arm up and then the, offices of BRITISH-AMERI-tures, Oil Paintings, Curios, Desks,tional upon £5,400 being raised at Burgoyne pointed the revolver at CAN TOBACCO CO., (CHINA) Bookcases, Filing Stands, Carpets, the hospital carnival this month. him and fired. Witness felt some- The hospital authorities are ap-thing strike his cap, and when he LTD. will be removed to sixth Rugs, etc., etc.,

pealing for £40,000 for extensions. took it off he found a hole through door, P. and 0. Building, Con-

Teak Dining Tables, Teak and Mr. Morris recently gave £25,000 the peak. naught Road, Central.

Marbie Top Round Tables, Dininglo Birmingham hospitals and Chairs, Sideboards with Bevelled | £100,000 to St. Thomas's Hospital, Hongkong, 23rd June, 1927.

Mirrors, Dinner Waggon, Glass | Albert-Embankment, S.E. Wure, Crockery, Cooking Utensils, Ice Chests, etc., etc...

MACAO RACES.

THE INTERNATIONAL RACE AND RECREATION CLUB OF

MACAO, LTD..

The Third Extra Race Meeting will be held, (weather permitting). on Sunday, 3rd July, 1927, First Saddling Bell at 1.30 p.m. Entries close or 21th June, at 8 p.m. En- try forms obtainable from the Secretary, and at the Hongkong Jockey Club.

By Order,

S. "W. CHENG,

Secretary. Meno, 19th June, 1927.

Stables,

HÓNGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.,

The Fifth Extra Race Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at Happy Valley on Saturday, 25th June,-1927, commencing at 3.15 p..

The first bell will be ring at 2.45 p.m.

The charge for admission to the Public, Enclosure will be $1 for all persons including Ladies. Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price.

Members are advised that they' must show their Badges to obtain' admission to the Members' En- closure.

TO LET.-ee Rooms, 2nd Floor, New Hongkong Bank Building. Apply Sang Kee, same building. Each member has the right to

introduce 2 non-members to the

TO LET.—From 1st, June, furnish-Members' Enclosure, tickets for ed flat at Mount, Kellet, No. 196, The Peak. Apply Property Office, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.

COMMODIOUS OFFICES to let la No. 7, Queen's Road Central, also two small offices in 1A, Chater Road. Apply E. D. Sassoon and Company, Ltd.

TO LET end of October, five roomed unfurnished house on the Peak. Recently renovated. Rent Moderate. Apply Box No. 226, caro of "Hongkong Telegraph."

Teak and Iron Single and Bedsteads, Teak Wardrobes with and without Mirror, Dressing Tables, Camphorwood and Teak Chests of Drawers, Wash Stands, Baby Cots, Chamber Stands, Toilet sets, etc., etc."

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A Quantity of Blackwood Furniture.

comprising:-

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Cabinets, Chairs, Tubles, Jar-Thore dinieres, Armchairs, Stools, etc., etc.

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and

One Gramaphone.

WE HEAR MUCH NOWADAYS about "self-expression of the child," educationalists contending that self-expression on the part One Pair Binoculars in Leather of children should be fostered and

One Cabinet Gramaphone. Two Typewriters.

Chan.

Catalogues will be issued.

On View from Menday, the 27th June, 1927.

Terms-Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers,

CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.

4, Duddell Street. whom can be obtained from If you have anything you would Mesars, Linstead & Davis at $5-ike to sell, exchange or advertise each up to Friday 24th June, 1927. send it to the CHINA AUCTION

The charge for admission for ROOM. Ladies to the Members' Enclosure will be $2.- Each member can. obtain, upon application to the Secretary, Badges for admission of 2 Ladies free of charge.

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.-SEXTANT, equal to FLATS also ROOMS, single, | new. Only $80: Apply Box No. double, furnished or unfurnished, 228, care of Hongkong Telegraph." mid-level or Kowloon, excellent

E. V. M. R. de SOUSA.

CONSIGNEE NOTICE

OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD... And

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.--

Consignees per Company's Steamer,

"HELENUS."

From UNITED KINGDOM and CONTINENTAL PORTS via

STRAITS.

locations. Partial service, "if re- FOR SALE.-Sailing boat for sale. quired. Small Investora. Tel. thirteen feet, flat bottom, drop keel are hereby notified that the cargo G.4630,

decked complete with sails $100 will be discharged into Holt's Whart Apply Box No. 229, care of "Hong-Kowloon, where it will He at Coa- signec's risk and subject to terms and conditions of storage at Holt's Wharf, The Cargo will be ready for delivery from godown on and after 24th June.

TO LET-European Flat, 29A,kong Telegraph." Kennedy Road, 4 rooms 2 bath- rooms servants quarters. Apply FOR SALE Henderson Combina- Telephone. C.547, or Thornhilltion. In perfect running order; Aerated Water Factory, 164, Praya recently, overhauled. Beat offer on East.

trial. Apply Box No. 230, care of "Hongkong Telegraph.”

TO LET SHIPPING OFFICES in Connaught Road Central, Nos. 16, 18 & 19, Ground Floors; Nos. 16, 17 & 15, First Floor; No. 16, Becond Floor. Please apply 8. K. Trust Ltd., 29, Connaught Road, Central.

104 FIRST PRIZES

AT OFFICIAL COMPETITINE

MOVADO

Loading The World Ini Wateh Value

J. Ullmann & Co. Agents.

PACKING

Wo carry out every descrip- tion of packing goods for overseas transport. Terms reasonable.

KIMOTO & CO. 42, Wellington Street, Telo. C.600 and 8237.

Optional cargo will not be landed hore, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival, but carried on from port to port to the final of call to which the option extends.

All broken, chaded, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, whore they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10,45 a.m. and noon within the free storage period

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the stormer's Godown. and nil Goods remaining undolivored after the 30th June will be subject to rent.

Steamer

All Claims against the must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 14th July, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong June 24, 1927.

not restricted. But what of the child that is unable to express itself the very young child that is ailing and is unable to explain its symptoms?

He tried to get to close quarters with Burgoyne, but the latter fired again, and witness was hit in the stomach and fell down.

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Examined by Mr. Clinton (for the defence), witness said he had bean waiting for Miss Holden, He knew she would be going out at 9 o'clock. Witness agreed that when Burgoyne had gone down the road he did go after him and call Fort Bayard, Hoihow, Pakini upon him to stop. It was then Straits and Calcutta

that he turned round with the re-

volver in his hand, and the second

Swatow

shot was made when prosecutor Manila rushed at him.

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Cross-examined, witness admitt-Formosa

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ed having threatened to do Bur- Shanghai, Japan and Europe goyne an injury.

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At the conclusion of his examiha- tion the prosecutor was removed from Court on n. stretcher and tuken back to hospital.

Barmaid's Evidence.

Thelma Holden said she was a married woman, and lived apart from her husband. She was

Western barmaid at the South Hotel, and had been walking out with Burgoyne for four months.

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She told him that she was mar- ried, and ought not to continue. For such, Baby's Own Tablets walking out with him. He asked continue doing so. constitute the speediest means of her

She wanted relief, particularly in those com- and she agreed.

him about finish with mon maladies which arise from to derangement of the digestive and month ago, and she made an ap- allied functions, and which, like pointment with Betts, because she Sandakan Haiphong teething, react upon the child's thought that if Burgoyne saw them Swatow nervous system. Baby's Own together, he would not trouble her av via Batavia

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Batts joined her when she left Amoy . tain, no narcotica nor noxious drugs. They have proved in in- the hotel on the night in question, Swatow, Ampy and Foechow numerable instances exactly the and they went for a walk together. Manila, Sandakan, Australia and

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goyne the latter said to her. "Why have you done this?" and to Betts' "You are a married man and you Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, are taking my girl from me." He then fired at Betts, She added

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Witness went on to corroborate Swatow in detail the story of the prose cutor. She said she distinctly heard Burgoyne say as Betts went up to him, "Don't you come near me."

After the shooting Burgoyne walked away.

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*Correspondence bearing vessel's name only.

With regard to the shooting, she agreed that prisoner could

In order to raise funds for During the winter four young have fired before had he so desired.

R.A.M.C., financing the anti-Red campaign, chimpanzees have been housed in Maj. R. G. Field, stated that Betts had a bullet the Chihli provincial authorities the North Mammal House at the wound in the stomach, but was in have decided to collect the land London Zoo, pending the comple- no immediate danger.

tax for 1928 in advance and totion of the large now building for Trooper Thomas Welch, 1st levy a surcharge on land at the apes and monkeys on the site of the Dragon Guarda, said accused was rate of $2.30 extra on every tael of old Monkey House. Shelley, the an officer's servant, and shared land tax. That is, me who pays keeper in charge, has taught them hie room. On May 4 witnesa saw Tis. 1 land tax is required to pay to take their meals sitting at a him, and after some remarks ac-$2.30 extra. This surtax on land table and using tin mugs and cused said he had had a burst-cp is known as "anti-Red tax and plates. They now behave very well, with a chap of the Guards. He stops have already been taken for and one of them will even hand

dishes to the others, said two shots had been fired, and its collection in Chihil province..

at the same time pulled out two revolvers from his pocket. Lator

a police servant took him into cus-

tody.

Major Hatfield, of the 1st Dra- goon Guards, said prisoner was his servant. The revolvera produced were his property and kopt in his room. He did not miss them until after the prisoner's arrest.

WATER LEVELS.

REPORT FROM BOARD OF CONSERVANCY WORKS OF KWANGTUNG. WATER-LEVELS IN ENGLISH FEET.

Place of Observation.

on

Highest W. Lowest W.L

record

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22/6 23/0

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11.9 falling

23'.7

10.1 falling

27.3

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7.6* falling 0.50.0

Police Sergeant Keel, giving evi- dence as to the arrest, sald he found the revolvers on prisoner's table in his room.. Both were load-West River at Shlubing ed and two rounds in the larger North River at Tsingyuen weapon had been discharged. North River at Samahui. Prisoner was committed for trial East River at Shcklung at the next Winchester Assizes.

For the 21st.