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99, Queen's Road Contral.

Noar Central Market.

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Look for the soldier

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NEXT SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG

THE

HONGKONG

LEAP YEAR BRIDE

(Continued from Paga 3.)

TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1932.

There was no one in sight. Nolso lessly Cherry mounted the reac atairway. She had almost reached hor room when she heard a door

tho open. Panic-stricken,

girl turned.

It was only Sarah! The woman came bustling for ward. "Wherever have you been?"

►

STABLISATION OF EMOLUMENTS.

ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE OFFICERS AFFECTED.

figure.

London, Aug. G.

It is pointed out that the decl- afon obviates the revision which was due on October 1.

CONSIGNEES' NOTICES.

SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

The Steamship,

"PORTHOS"

Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday,

the 2nd August, 1932. From MARSEILLES &c. Orders issued to-day by the Ad-

Consignees of Cargo by the above miralty, War Oleo and Air Minis-named steamer are hereby informed try announce that the Government that their goods with the exception has decided to stabilise officers' of Oplum, Treasuro and Valuables aro emoluments which will, in conse-being landed and placed at their quence, cease to vary automatical-risk in the Godowns of the Hongkong she demanded in a smothered voice.ly with the changes in the index Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., "Do you know what time it is?"

Kowloon, whence delivery can be Cherry turned a dazzling smile

obtained as tho goods are funded. --

Goods not cleared within 7 days upon her.

"Come and help me,

including date of arrival, will be sub- Sarah. I'll tell you all about it!"

ject to rent. What she had to tell, however, waited until later. Dinner in the Dixon household was served punc tually at 6:15. It was five minutes after six by the gold clock on Cher: ry's dressing table. As the girl flung off her cont and street dress Sarah extracted a fragile crepe gown from its hanger. Frantically Cherry pulled the gown over her head, stepped into black pumps and ran a comb through her rumpled

hair.

"It'll have to do, aho murtured as she made for the door. There were bright spota in each of Cher- ry's checks as she hurried down the

stairs.

All claims must be sent to the undersigned before the Thursday, the 1982, or they will not

packages must be left in

The Government has also de- clded, subject to the national financial position, that the final 11th consolidation be deferred until bo April 1, 1934, and that, in the the Godowns for examination by the moantime, the rates' be stabilised consignees, and the Company's Sur- at the current reduction in stand-veyor Messe: Goddard & Douglas at Ing rates, namely 11 per cent. 10.00 a.m. on Monday, the 8th August, It is further decided that pro- Oficer in attendance when damaged 1982. Consignees must have a Revenue vision shall be made to review, in dutiable goods are examined by the the event of large fluctuations. Company's Surveyors. the Indox figure, before the period of stabilisation expires.-Reuter.

ing you were with! You had my instructions that you

were

not

Her father stood with his back to see that scoundrel again, yet toward her, looking through a win-

you deliberately disobeyed! Delf- dow. Her mother was busy over aberately broke your word! Well, I'l square of needle-point. Thank for tune, she was in timel

Cherry suid, "Good evening. Mother," as she came forward. At the sound Walter Dixon turned.

"Well," he said to the girl, you seem to be feeling better this avo- ning."

She was surprised, off her guard. "Why-yes, I do feel better."

*

•

Dixon moved nearer. He eyed the girl critically. "Stil! I'm not atisfied," he said. "Not at all satisfied with your health. I've a little aurprise for you, Cherry, You and your mother are leaving for California to-morrow. Two or three months on the coast will be good for vou.. Exactly what you need."

"But, Father-i

"Not a word. It's settled. I've ordered the tickets."

"But, Father, I don't want to go to California-→→

י,

"Just the game you're going. I tell you I've arranged everything." The girl's face had whitened. Ap pealingly sho turned to her mother. "Please, Mother," she begs ad, “ don't want to go away now. Why, I don't need a trip anywhere. I'm perfectly well"

Dixon's voice cut in.

"You will do as I say!" he told the girl warn ingly. "Suppose I tell you that I

nce you don't have a second chance to break it. You're going to California--**

"I didn't break my word!" the girl denied angrily. "And Dan isn't

a scoundrell”

"Silence!"

hand back. "I won't be silcall the Suddenly the girl threw her

eried. "You've bullied everyone in this house as long as I can re- member but now I'm going to talk. You're not going to send me to California because I won't go Do you hear that I won't go And there's no use telling me I can't see Dan Phillips because I'm going to see him. Just as often and whenever I want to-"

"Cherry, you don't know what you're saying!" Mrs. Dixon's voice was horror-stricken.

"Oh, yes, I do!" the girl insisted. She turned blazing eyes on both parents. "I know how you and father told the servants to lie and tried to keep Dan away from me. Well, I love Dan Phillips. Уед, and I'm going to marry him!"

"Cherry !"

was

The mother's protest drowned by Walter Dixon's Four: "You'll apologize for what you've said, young woman, or you'll leave this house!"

For an instant father and daugh cub en Sixth street. Suppose I tell little cry Cherry turned. "I'll never you I saw the young good-for-noth- apologize!" she flung

saw you this afternoon in a taxi-ter eyed each other. Then with a

DUE SHORTLY

You'll be talking about

THE CHAMP.

at the QUEEN'S

shoulder.

over her

"I'm going away !” (To be continued).

PHOM

23743

CENTRAL RADIO

SERVICE

KING'S BLDG

(Opp. She Ferry)

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.

R. ONL

Hongkong, 2nd August, 1032.

M

Agent.

ASAHI BEER

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MITSUI

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LTD. HONGKONG

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Via

SAN FRANCISCO—LOS ANGELES PANAMA.

NEXT SAILING

M.V. TAI SHAN

AUGUST 18th. ›

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HONGKONG to SAN FRANCISCO HONGKONG to LOS ANGELES HONGKONG to NEW YORK

Time in Transit.

25 Days

Fares. G$200.00

26

#T

G$220.00

42

*

G$325.00

For Freight and Passenger Information

Apply to:

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

Queen's Buildings.

Agents. Telephone 28021.

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(COMPANIES Incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Straits, Java and Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sea Egypt, Constantinople, Grence, Levantine Ports, Europe Etc. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH HM. GOVERNMENT.)

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Ton

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BESE ODAL

Destination

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6,500 | 3rd Sept. B'bay, M'les, L'don, Havre, H'burg, Rotterdam A'worp & Hul

Bombay, M'les & L'don Marsailles & London Mlos, L'don, Havre, H'burg.

Rotterdam Antwerp & Hull B'bay, M'los & L'don

| 11,000 | 10th Sept. 17,000 24th Bopt. 6,800 1st Oct. |

14,000

8th Oct.

*Cargo only, Calls Casa Blanca.

Frequent connections from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo of Constantinople, Piranus, Smyrna and other Levant Ports by Steamer of the Khedivial Mail 8.&. Co.

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"MANIFESTO

Head Office and Works:

KOWLOON, HONGKONG

INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.

10,000 8,000 7,000

20th Aug.

5th Sept.

17th Sept.

B. L Apcar Lino steamers Lavo and 2nd class passengers.

S'poro, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Penang & Caloutta

| S'pore, Popang & Calcutta excouent accommodation for s

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South).

TANDA NANKIN NELLORE

7,000

2nd Sept.

7,000

7,000

1st Oct.

2nd Nov,

Manila, Rabaul,

Brisbane, Sydney

and Melbourne,

Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Shanghai and Japan and Hongkong to Australia.

Hong-Kong to Sydney-19 days.

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:- The Union 8.S. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom via No. Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.,

The P. & O. Royal Mail Steamers to London and

The P.&O. Branch Bervice of Steamers to London via Suon. The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Steamers for Southampton and London via Panama Canal.

SAILING TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN. CHEAP SUMMER TRIPS TO JAPAN-JUNE TO SEPT. SANTHIA

| 8,000 | 11th Aug. | Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe

& Yoko 11,000 11th Aug. I S'hai, Moji, Kobo & Yoko 7,000 18th Aug. J. B'hai. Moji. Bob & Yoko 7,000 25th Aug. | Amoy. S'hai, Moji, Kobe

& Osaka

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Harbour

Call Flags

Engineer

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| 17,000 | 25th Aug. S'hai, Kobe & Yato 6,800 6th Sept. S'hai, Kobo & Yoko

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MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO., P. & O. Bldg., Connaught Rd., Oy

Agents.

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On Lloyd's

For Shanghal & Japan

3.1st

For Singapore

8th Aug.

& Italy 5th Sept.

Approved

COIL

Steel

* Passenger Boats outward to Shanghai only. Attention is called to the a.. Conte Rosso and s.s. Gango which will make the voyage Hongkong Venice in 21 and 22 days respectively thus allowing London Passengers to reach their destination the day after disembarkation at Venice,

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Agents.

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In No. 1 Dock. Ship Dimensions:-606′0′′ 0. A. X 88′0′′ × 48′0′′ Mid.

£5,000 tons, Gross.

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Enjoy Your Short Leave in Australia and New Zealand, Hong Kong, Sydney19. Days.

FIRST CLASS FARE TO SYDNEY, 376 RETURN

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STEAMER

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Due H'Kong Learns H'Kong Leaves Manila Dos Bydney

Aug. 26th Sept. 11th Sept. 23rd

Oct. Pth Oct. 24th Nov. 8th Nov. 11th Nov. 18th Nov. 21st Dec. 7th

Aug. 12th ΤΑΙΡΙΝΟ

Sept. 13th CHANGTE Oct. 14th TAIPING

Aug. 23rd

Sept. 20th

Oct. 21st.

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