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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Tuesday

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

January 2,

1940

Nazis Stage New Year Raid On Shetland Is.

25 words $2.00 POWER-DIVE

for 3 days 'prepaid

LOST.

STOLEN For TUSS dver Garden Terrace about 5.30 p.m. 31st Decem- ber, fawn coloured Peltinese. Return

of body dead or alive will be rewarded, also information. Mace, 4

Garden Terruce,

FOR SALE.

"HONGKONG AS REVEALED BY THE CAMERA" Second Edition. Over 00 excellent views of the Colony, Price $1.50. Obtainable at Kelly & Walsh," Ltd., Hongkong Travel Bureau or from the Publisherē, South China Morning Post, Lid Wyndham Stret

FOUND.

ALSATIAN DOG in Pedder Street to-day. Apply Clover Flower Shop. Gloucester Arcade,

WARSHIP

ON

IS

LONDON, Jau. 1 (Reuter).—A communique by the

Admiralty and Air Ministry states that hostile air- craft were sighted over the Shetland this morning. Two hombs were dropped but there were no hits on M.

ships and no casualties.

BIG GUNS

Fighter patrols and anti- aircraft guns were in action. It is believed that one German air-

IN ACTION craft was brought down.

Each Shell Costs

£350 To Fire

Three Sheep Killed

That was the end of the communi- que, but it was stated that one Ger- inan plane power-dived right down to a warship and dropped bombs

without result.

The warship's 'anti-aircraft guns SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE, directed heavy Bre on the attacker Jan. 1 (Reuter).-Describing a which flattened out and flew off

Three sheep were killed in the French gun crew exercising with

fow raid.

the area

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. huge gun firing every A destroyer acarched

Under the Distinguished Patronage of I. E. The Governor Sir Geoffry A. S. Nortlicote, K.C.M.G.

AGRICULTURAL SHOW

the north of

minutes live shells costing £350 east of Shetlands where a damaged each, "Reuter's" special corres- bomber was seen, but found no trace pondent with the French Army of the machine,

Plancs Over Holland states that the crew planted five shells within a circle of 20 yards, is officially announced that several AMSTERDAM, Jan. 1 (Reuter),~~~ diameter in a far-away village.

The village was battered to ruins planes of unknown nationality Inst

night passed over in the last war and is still serving as Friesland. a practice target in the present war,;

Anti-aircraft guns opened fire and Mounted on 10 bogeys, the whale the planes disuppeared,

can be weighing 150 tons, the gun-

Running Battle countryside at a moved about the

LONDON, Jun. 1 (Reuter)-To- speed of 25 miles an hour. *II. E. The Governor has graciously

When it is red, there is compara-day, the first day of the new year,

011 Scotland consented to open the Show' at 2.30 tively little smoke but there is a witnessed a resumption of Germany

n terrific air-raids pm, on January Oth 1940,

Prizes will be distributed by blast, sich that at a distance of 100 Shetlands where ships of the Royal Barrow.. Esq., District Omcer, yards it is necessary to stand very Navy were the object of atingir.

The first perial combat of the new tiren to avoid being thrown to the

(Under the auspices of The New Territories Agricultural Association) to be held at Fanling (near the Fanling Railway Station) on Satur- day and Sunday, January Gith and 2th, 1940.

vivid sheet of Bame an

and 011

Northern District at 2.30 p.m. on ground, Yet the gun recolis only a year occurred off the cast coast of January 7th 1940,

Concession rates kindly granted-by blocks which absorb the shocks.

yard and a half. thanks to great Scotland when RAF. Aghters fought

running little n

with Goman the Kowloon-Canton Rallway for

even of greater bombers. visitors to the Show on the 10 am calibre, is a huge mortar designed to

Another gun,

Three RAF. planes engaged two 12 noon and 1.30 trains from Kowloon,mash the strongest positions by an

Nazi bombers. and any train from Fanling after 1.00amoat vertical fire. pm, on both days:-

Children in parties Class

Adults of 25 or more 1st. (Return) $2.10 -31.10 2nd, (Return) $1.40

,70 3rd. (Return) .70

.40 Tickets can be purchased either at Kowloon or Yaumali Station and are available for date of Issue only.

There will be a stall for the sale

of vegetables grown by refugees under expert guidance, particularly In the matter of sanitation.

Admittance: FREE.

CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.

N. Y. K. LINA

{MPTON YUSEN KAISYA,)

From EUROPE and STRAITS

P

There are still other types of guns calculated to make "Old Bertha" of the last war loote small, for though the French Army has no great opinion of such "stratosphere" guns, they are determined to have one better than the enemy.

Mr. Hull Still

Hopeful

The Agil lasted half an hour and one of the raiders was shot down. The Nazl aircraft was riddled with bullets and dived into the sea out of control. When the craft, was nearing the water one of the crew jumped sul. Itis parachute open- ed but he was killed and the rest! of the crew perished in the plane Two R.AF, planes engaged the re- maining bomber which, after being hit repeatedly, turned away and made

..

for home.

Second Raider Brought Down Another raid on the Shetlands by two Nazi planes proved equally, un-,

brought down.

BRITISH

BEATEN OFF

HOW

Farewell

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NEW YEAR- HONOURS

King Decorates His

Gallant Fighters LONDON, Jan. 1 (Reuter)+1 All branches of the British Navy ware honoured by the King for deeds of courage, bravery aik heroism in the war in a suppl

HONGKONG SAID ment of the "London Gazette,"

AT THE GRIPPS

Welcome

THE largest crowd In the history of the Hongkong Hotel gathered in 'the, Gripps to welcome the new year, over a thousand people being present on the first floor. There was

one-minulo "black-out" as the chimes struck twelve,

IN THE CLUBS

The K.C.C. and Craigengower Clubs were packed. Many revellers visited the clubs during "rounds," and remained to atny.

AT THE GLOUCESTER Also packed by revellers.

1940 was

a large crowd of welcomed in with

Auld Lang's Syne, In which all present Joined hands,

AT THE PENINSULA

Both ballrooms had to be opened to: cope with the large numbers of revellers, and two bands were in attendance. The new cucktail bar proved popular.

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BIG RED DRIVE THOUGHT NEAR

FROM PAGE ONE

were driven back several kilometres. The capital was without an air raid alarm yesterday, but several other towns were raided, 50 bombs being dropped at Hango alone, where a hospital was badly damaged.

Ten persons were injured.

the Flans have virtually wiped out the 103rd. Division of Russian troops consisting of 18,000 men.

The Finnish victory occurred

in the Soumussalmi KaintJservi region and is considered to be the most important of the whole wor because it has balted the Russi Indvance across the narrow Esle Este

section of Finland,

which contains the names over 200 men decorated promoted.

Most of the awards are for skil md gallantry in life-saving, mine- laying, sweeping and antl-submarine

worlt.

Decoration to the men of the submarine Ursulu, which sunk German cruiser, are also announced, und mention is made of the marine's "courageous and uttack,"

sub-

skiltu!

Convoyers Rewarded Convoyers of foodstuxs and, cap- turers of German ships are nisu rewarded,

Over 100 names Agure in the Nev Year ist of promotions announced by the Admiralty,

Twenty Commanders are promoted to the rank of Captain, whilst 36 Lieutenant Commenders become Commanders.

Among the new Commanders is Sir Charles Madden, son of the noted edmiral and a newphew of Earl Jellicoe.

Seven promotions are announced in the Commonwealth Navy.

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Naval Honours :-

Among the naval honours gözetted appeared the names of Rear Admiral Edward Leigh Stuart-King, Chief of Star to the Home Fleet, who 18 awarded the. C.B.

Captains A. R. Halfhide, G. H Freyburg, and J. N, Tail receive, the C.B.E.

Commander C. E. Hammond, Com- murider St. John Aldrich Mickleth- walt. Commander G. F.Stevensguille, Commander L. A. K. Boswell Lieutenant-Commander Bernard. Mo- Ioney are all awarded the D.S.O. for conspicuous service.

and

Additionally, many oflcers receive the Q.B.E.

A long st of ofcers and ratings are honoured with the M.B.E., D.S.M. and D.S.C., while others are tioned in despatches.

men-

New Year Celebrations At K. C.C.

*

Carnival Dance And

.:

Children's Sports

The victory followed several disys 150,000 Reds Mass HELSINGFORS. Jan. 1 (Reuter)battling in which the Finns finished entire Russion New Year Message

successful, one of the raiders being with 150,000 Söviet troops reported by surrounding

A joini Admiralty and Air to be concentrated, a mass offensive column yesterday and then analh WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 (Reuter).

Meanwhile at least eleven places in Mr. Cordell Hull, the United States Ministry communique mys that two is hourly expected against the Man-ing them to-day.

nerheim Line Secretary of State, in à New Year's enemy planes dropped bombs but no

The tempo of artery fire las Finland were bombed by Soviet hits were registered on British war- message, declared:

noticeaby increased though it has not planes to-day, including Turkotem- reached the proportion of a pere and Hyvinkoa 35 miles from Helsingfors where a sanitorium Alledi yet

with evacuition Cases from Helsing- Isolated infantry attacks are protors was set aftre, killing two. full scale barrage. ceeding continually but no co-ord

The Russian long range guns yes- ated action has yet started.

terday for the Brst time operated in on. Sunday the K.C.C. staged one of daylight hours. Heavy bombard- the most brilliant and successful New ments were heard again to-day, but Year Eve dances in the history of the

club, It is thought that the Soviet big push

At midnight, hundreds foregathered has not yet begun.

The possibility is not excluded ships. One of the raiders powerlived that nations may find sufficient on a warship and dropped bombs. strength of conscience to retum, be-All missed and no damage was done, Constances of Cargo per Company's fore the forces of destruction have Vessel are hereby informed that their been loosed in all their fury, to the Goods are being landed and placed at tried and proven road of peaceful their risk in the Hongkong and Kaw- international relations.

icon Whorf and Godown Company's || "If the war intensifed, It will fall Godowns at Kowloon, whence del more and more heavily upon the very may be obtained.

American peopic.

order under law."

Goods not cleared by Bc8th If peace comes, Amerlen must January, 1040, will be subject to rent, throw her weight in the direction Damaged packages must be left in creating a stable and enduring world the Godowns for examination by the Consignte's and the Co's representa tives on any Tuesday and Fridays at | 2.30 pm. within the free storage period.

examination For the

of datinged dutiable goods, the signces must arrange for a Reventie.

Officer bc present.

to

con-

All claims must be presented with- in ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized.

No claims wit be admitted after) the goods have left the Godowns.

No are insurance has been effected. NIPPON YUSEN KAISYA Hongkong, 30th December, 1939.

MUSSOLINI'S MESSAGE

Tolls Hitler Where Italy Stands

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”.

King

and explaining Emmanuel's visit to the Pope and the latter's return visit to the King.

Though the Ambassador's trip in of a routine nature, considerable la- lefest attaches to It In view of widely published reports that the Tlentain silver question will be among the subjecty to be discussed with the However, is doubted whether he

I made any specide proposals. Chinese authorities.

Japan-U.S.S.R. Agreement

Manchukuo To Pay Six Million Yen

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”

The

The Finnish northern headquarters of Rovaniemi report that there sharp Bghting near Salla, where the Finns are expected to launch a thrust uinst the weakening Russian lines.

Kowloon Cricket Club revelries oc- cupied pride of place in the Main- innd's New Year celebrations. and

of coloured lights, watched the

North of Lake Ladoga, o Soviet hat -129-Soviet-planes-have-enjaminated set piece change from

force of 75,000 including large me chanised forces, is in imminent dan- ger of finding itself stranded, as skilful Finnish' patrois „have cut all means of transoort and communicat-

tion.

It has been officially announced in the main hall wider streamers

of the Soviet-Finnish. shot down since the commencement 1939 to 1940 and then joined in a mighty welcome to the New Year, hundreds of fire erackers accompany- ing the singing of Auld Lang Syne,

Tho club was magnificently

de-

1. Mr. Slaton, 2, Mr. R. Labrum.

Fled Across Bordar

An official Finnish communique TOKYO, Dec. 31 (UP).-It is

says mopping up continues around coraled for the occasion, Die club's understood here that the Japan-

· The Russians there are reported to | Kiantajnervi, where, the Finns have colours-green and red-being artis- ese Ambassador to Moscow and be running short of food, and it is captured 27 guns of various caliber tically representeil by streamers of the Soviet Foreign Minister have stated that within a few days theļit tanks, 150 trucks and 500 vehicles. | electric lights, bunting and shields Russiaris will be forced to surrender It adds that the remnants of the which dotted the walls. Adding to reached an agreement to sign a through starvation or fight their way Russian 103rd. Division have fled lo- the colourful scene were a number of fishery modus vivendi.

back to their own country,

Iwards the border.

fancy costumes. Two hours before the expiration of The Finns claim now to have the. A battle is still raging northepat the Fisheries Pact the Japanese initiative on the whole 800-miles of Lake Lodogo. This is the third

Fancy Dress Winners BERLIN, Jan. 1 (UP)-Informed Foreign office issued a communique eastern front except in the Petsamo day of fighting in this sector where The fancy dress parade was en- quarters here to-day said Mussolini saying that Ambassador Togo and sector,

the enemy are being repulsed. Like-thusiastically welcomed, the winners has sent a letter to Hiller outlining M. Molotof agreed to sign a modus To-day was one of the worst als wise they are being repulsed in the being: Best Dressed, ladies: 1, Mrs. Italy's general diplomatic position vivendi to-day

position vivendi 10-day "subject to approval raid days since the war started. Salla ragion where thousands of the Smith, ArangNobbs, Gentlemen:

Towns throughout the south of Fla-enerny are reported derd. medus vivendi will be similar land report bombings. At least 10 The official communique also con- Mast Original-ladies: 1, Mrs. Nael, in nature to the present agreement towns were attacked and hundreds firmed that the material abandoned Mrs. Goddard Gentlemen: 1, It has been authoritatively stated but a new clause has been inserted of bombs were dropped, though de by the repulsed. Russians

Mr. Naef, 2, Mr. Baldisberger. ranged

The dance brind of the 2nd Batt, that. Il Duce made special reference promising that every effort will be tails regarding damage and casual from machine guns to field kit, in- The floral Scots were in their best to the possibility of proventing the made in 1940 to conclude a long (tles are up to now lacking.

cluding 01 machine guns, 450 rifles, form and met the vociferous and re- spread of war,

term agreement.

over 100 semi-automatic rifles, nepeated demands of the dancers with Reds In Flight

anti-tank guns and radio telephone a succession of encores. It was not Railway Settlement

HELSINGFORS, Jan. 1 (Reuter). sets. TOKYO, Dec. 31 (UP),—An official | -A communique says that the

until 4 am that the last tune was Twenty-three Soviet bombers commanique to-day said Japan has fighting at Suomussalmi has ended raided elties in the interior of Fin-

played. "positively axercised her good slices" with the entry divisions there com-land. to-day. Bombs. killed 70 people

Children's Sports between the Soviet and Manchukuo | pletely dispersed. "We have cap-at Jycaskayaa and killed one and The celebrations were continued at | over the settlement of the Northtured" much material." the Finns wounded several at Hangue. Tam- the club yesterday aftemoon when Afanchuria dispute and that the ques- claim remainder of the divisions are communications, centre,

Annual children's sports perc, an important "industrial and the 34th lian has been settled whereby Man-

grounds: also were held in the club VRA cliukuo will pay approximately dx wandering in the wilderness, pursued bombed but the damage has not yet Hundreds of youngsters took part in million yen.

In the direction of Jungtusranta,

been estimated. Several smaller a long programme of events, and en- The booty includes 27 guns, 11 places were also bombed.

joyed many side-shows, while the "To Purchase Goods

lanks, numerous automatic weapons Soviet bombers flew over Helsing- band of the 1st Kumaon Rifles play- MOSCOW, Jan. 1 (Reuter). and a transport unit of 150-horses, fors this morning and afternooned selections and delighted the kid- Under the Soviet-Japanese settle The enemy had thousands of dead. causing a total of three alarms.: No dies and their parents with ment, the Japanese. Government On the Salia front, the enemy at bombs were dropped and the planes monial marching guarantce payment of the last Instal tacks were repulsed, and 13 janks proceeded to the interior, anti-R.E. Lindsell, wife of His Honour After the races were over Mrs, ment for a ralway dus from Min- were destroyed,

aircraft are accounting for one. chukuo by January 4, together with- The attack in the Karellan fathmus An additional sum due under the berast the lee was repulsed. Gbx

Ico Attack Repuliad ~ gofd clause and interest at thres per tonks were destroyed,

* SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI cent, from March 23, 1928, when the At Kaljavuosula, we captured 51 instalment fell due, to January 3, machine guns, 50 other

Runs, 450 HELSINGFORS, Jan. 1(UP) 1940.

rines and destroyed 10 tanks.

The Finnish troops have achieved an- The payment totals 7,000,000 yen,

The Lake Ladoga coastal batteries other important victory at Lake less the claims of

event such a success, fler paid the Manchukuo took part in the fighting and destroy-Suvanto in the Karellan lebtmus. Government against the USSR., ed, inter alle, one of the

They captured 450 rifles, 200 special tribute to the work of Mr. totalling 1,000,000 yen.,

transport units.

machine guns, 67 quick fring guns, E. C. Fincher as: convener "of

. the Two-thirds of the sum which Man-

Still Hangs Fire.

50 automatic rifles, 18.telescople guni sporta. chukuo will pay will be spent on HELSINGFORS, D, 31 Reuter).

and nine anti-tanic guns..

Later in the club house the draw purchase of goods of Japanese andThe Manchukuo origin

expected Russian offensive Russians tried to attack by crossing where the youngsters brought

For the first time in the war the was made. for the many raffles and provided the

against the southern end of the Man- the ico at Lake Ladoga but they were happy afternoon to a finists. assortment of goods corresponds to nerheim Line, still hangs fire, repulsed. the demand on the Soviet áldo and

Despite repeated attacks and heavy) prices are normal.

artillery bombardment, nowhere!

ave the Finns been dislodged.

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The Fisheries Agreement signed in January, 1928, will remain valid unti December 31, 1040.

Portugal's Budget

LISBON, Dec. 31 (Reuter)-For the thirteenth year in succession, Dr. Salazar, the Premier of Portugal, las ipresented a balanced Budget,

The

enemy's

In the north, the Finns claim ruc- ceases.

Soviet forces ure said to be thrown back in the Salin and Lake Ladoga sectors.

Division Wiped Out SPECIAL TO THEṀ'TELEGRAPHÚ HELSINGFORS, Dec. 31 ́(UP)-

It has been oficially announced that

cere-

-Mr. Justice Lindsell (President of the Club) distributed the prizes. Mr. Justice Lindsell expressed the thanks of the club to the generous donors who had made it possible to provide the awards, and to the many work- the make ers who, had helped to

Norwegian Ship Is Mined

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Finns Cross Bordar SPECIAL TO THE "TELIQNAPH" COPENHAGEN, Dec. 31 (UP),~ The "Belsko Tidende's" Stockholm correspondent to-day reports that the Finns inve trosed the Russlan border OSLO, Jan. 1 (Router)~Accord- at three points following the battle ing to a message from Haugesund, at Klantajnervi, k

the Norwegian steamer Luna. 955

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and, salten to Kopervik, :*