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FOR SALE.

NOTICE

Mr. V. G. Bowden, Australian Trade Commissioner. In China, will arrive in Hongkong about the middle of the present month for a short visit and will be rind if; parties desiring to consult liim in "HONGKONG AS REVEALED BY THE CAMERA” Second Edition, connection with Australian Trade views of the will communicate with him, c/o Over 00 excellent Colony. Price $1.50. Obtainable at Kelly & Walsh, Ltd., or from the Mr. S. T. Williamson, 5th. Flour, Publishers South China

Post, Ltd., Wyndham Street,

Morning P. & O. Building.

Water In Storage Decreases

Consumption High

The contents of the Island reser- voirs at the end of December showed a slight decrease as compared with the corresponding date in 1930, there being 1,694.81 million gallons is million gallons, 1,500.52 against according to the monthly report Issu ed by the Water Authority.

On the Mainland the storage at the end of December was 1,900.23 million .with 2,808.40 compared gallons

million gallons.

The consumption of water on the month totalled Island during the

101,20 million gallons (including 216.92 million gallons from the Main lal and 7.77 millim gallons of unfllered water) by an stimated population of 830,000 at the rate of 19.1 gallons per head per day. This compared with 445.77 million gallons (including 197.13 million gallons from the Mainland) by approximately 900,000 persons (heluding villages)

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RADIO

19.7 gallons per head per day dur-ZBW, 355 metres (845 k.e.) and 31.49 metres (9,520 kilo-cycles)

ing December, 1939.

ing

In Kowloon, excluding the Lai Chỉ

Kok Water Boat Dock, the consump; SCHUBERT SYMPHONY: tion during the month

million gallons by an

was 340.02

estimated

population of 710,000 at 14.3 gallons

per head per day, as against 312

THE "UNFINISHED"

Broadcast by Z. B. W. on a Fre-

million gallons by 800,000 persons atquency of $45 ke's, and on Short 11.3 gallons per head per day in Wave from 1-2.18 pm, and 8-11 p.m. December, 1939,

The Lai Chi Kek Water Boat Dock 447 million gallons na consumed against 7.10, while the consumption of unfiltered water in the villages totalled 14.38 million, gallons, corn- pared with 10.74.

there

on 0.52 m.e's. per second,

H. K. T.

12.15 pan. Short Service of Inter- eession.

Tuesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

January 14,

1941.

Тигинаны

RUMANIAN EXECUTIONERS-Peasant members of the Iron Guard marching in Bucharest, Iron Guards defied government and began a purge of their enemies, killing scores of farmer King Carol's aides.

capital city of Rumania,

Volunteer Doctors For

Chinese Red

Cross

Functions In Aid Of War Fund

K.C.C. Activity

Two young men who graduated from the University of Hongkong last year have answered the call for volunteer doctors by the Chinese Red Cross Medical Relief Corps, which

On Saturday, January 25, the is the field organisation of the Chinese Red Cross, and will be

Kowloon Cricket Clubs are holding a leaving for the Red Cross Headquarters in Kweiyang shortly dance from 0.15 p.m. till 2 am. The with a quantity of medical supplies. They will be working music will be provided by the dance under the direction of Dr Robert Lim.

jorchestra of the 2nd Bn The Royal The volunteers are Dr G. M.-Abra-Scots The Royal Ret), by kind permission of Lieut.-Col. D. J. Mc- ham, son of Mr R. Abraham, well-

Dougall, M.c., and Officers. known local' sharebroker; and Dr lo Hung-chiu, grandson of Sir Robert

Turkish Attitude Made Clear

German Aims In Bulgaria

occasion,

Light refreshments will be pro- Ho Tung. They are being financed vided, and there will be spot prizes. by the Hongkong University Union Tickets are, Ladles $1.50 and Gentle

the Chinese Medical Relief Association. ment $2; and members are requested

Another volunteer, Dr T. F. Kok, to state their requirements on is also expected to leave for the in-form provided at the Club.

To beneft the Bomber Fund a $1 terior of China shortly on war relief

this Is bring

organised for sweep work.

with valuable prizes, many The recent bombing of Wuichow by the Japanese, when the Catholleven by members. In this connec Hospital was destroyed and about 300 tion, if any member or friend has prize, such people wounded of killed, has result-any article suitable for a en Dr Andrew Sporrer being the Committee, if for

will be gratefully acknowledged by if forwarded to the to Walchow by the Foreign Auxillary the to the National Red Cross Society of Club, addressed to the Secretary.

February 8, at 9.13. Chins. Dr

On Saturg 2nd Bn Thr Sporrer lett

the p.m. that he

by

Istanbul, Jan. 13. Á high Turkish offelst told

The

12.30 Tino Rossi (Tenor) and the During the month.

was a Orchestra Haymonde. constant supply for four days, and a

1.00 Local Thine Signal und Wea- for 17-hour December, 1939, there was

the remaining ther Report. days. In

1.03 a 17-hour supply throughout.

-1.30 Government The reports of the Bacteriologist and Analyst show that Weather Forecast, and

will McDougall, M.C., and Omcers, the quality of the water both on the ments,

further Istonit and Mainland was excellent. 1.45 Dance Masle by Ambrose and interview he said that the next two on their way to Kweiyang.

weeks would probably disclose the ates who are now

Other Hongkong University gradu- give anther concert as

contribution on their part to the with, con Inchies

connected The rainfall in

recorded Itis Orchestra, ..

intentions of the German divisiona

in the in- Bomber Fund, and it is hoped that during the month were: Botanical 2.15 Close Down.

5.45 Indian Programme.

now massed In Rumanía across the terior are, Dr K. K. Cheng, Dr Eva | Me success of December will be re- Gardens, 13; Tytan Tuk, 31: Tytam,

0.30

Closing Local Stock Quota Dambe from Bulgaria.

Ho Tung, and Dr Sze. H; Wong Nel Chong, .02; Pokfulam.

The same source said that the Ger-.

Arthur Askey in Variety...- | United Press to-day that Turkey Sunday, and it is song on Reuter and Rugby Press, would declare war if Gennan troops may be pasisted by Dra Abraham and Royal Scots (The Royal Regt)

Announce-crossed the Rumanian frontler, Into1o when they pass through Watcha kind permission of Lieut.-Col. D. J.

Bulgaria. In an ometal. exclusive

sinul-

oll

02; Royal Observatory, 100: Shing|tions. Mun No. 1, .00; Shing Mun No. 2, .05; 6.33 Selubert-Symphony No. 8 Inman intention was either (1) pres- Shing Mun No. 3, 03: Kowloon, 08 Minor (The "Unfinished")1st sure or an attack on Russin, (2) an Shek Li Put, .08; Taipo, 09: Fanling. Mov: Allegro moderato, 2nd Mov: attack on Turkey with

07: Tai Lai Chung, 06. No rain-Andante con moto, Philadelphia Sym-taneous blow at Greece, or (3) mere- fati was recorded at Aberdeen, Shing Mun No. 4, Shing Mure N, & and Unny Orchestra conducted by Leo-ly protection at the Rumanian

Dold Stokowski.

and fields against internal trouble

Filoft's 6.55. Interlude. Soiree de Vienne possible British air raids.

Commenting on Premier Backhaus (Piano),

implication that American aid to Bri- tain would spread and prolong, the European war, responsible Turkisli offeinls said. "It will also ensure a British victory."-United Press.

Long.

The total rainfall recorded by the Toyal Observatory during 1910 was 117.890 inches, n against 86.705 in 1930.

INDIAN WEDDING

Popular Sportsman Weds Miss Butt

The wedding took place at No. 2 Fort Street yesterday. at 4 p.m. of Mr Dawood M. A. Razack and Miss Armina Butt. The Rev. Mulvi Noor Shah officiated. THE BRIDEGROOM, who is

connected

with Messrs Gilman & Co., is the son of Mr and Mrs M. A. Razack and is n well-known local sportsman.

6—(Schubert-Liszt),

Wilhelm

7.00 Lomlón Relay-The News. 7.15 London Relay—"Questions of the Hour.

7.30

A Portuguese Programme. 3.00 Local Time Signal, Weather Report and Announcements. 8.03 An hour of Variety

9.00 London Relay-The News and News Commentary,

9.30 Abread",

9.45

London Kelay-Talk: "Scots

Programme.

Scottish

Dance Favourites.-Scatter- 11.00 Close Down.

10.15

BLACK-OUT FAULTS

Education In A.R.P. Preparations are in hand locally for mobile exhibition to educate the populace in effective means screening lights during black-outs,

of

There will be two travelling units, each consisting of a lorry and six Wardens, and cach lorry will be ne- companied by members of the Police

Ho was eduented at St Joseph's College and during his school days represented the School at both cricket and football. He was an extremely fast left-winger and an athlete of no mean ability, Reserve being an excellent sprinter.

After leaving school he continued

It is hoped that the units will be

to play football and cricket regularly able to commence work on Monday, and represented both Craigengower January 20, and thereafter every day! C. C: and Indian R. C. at Cricket and from 6 p.m. to 9 pm. for about five was for many years a member of the days. They will go on tour again for

a further week after Chinese Indian R. C. tennis, teams.

After the ceremony ដ reception Yeur. was held at the Indian Recreation Club.

At Registry Office Mr T. S. Whyte-Smith, Registrar of Marriages, officiated at the Regis merchants of Lut Pulstice of merchant, to Mias Pul-plieung, Lan Kwai Fong, yesterday,

The following weddings took pince at the Registry yesterday, before Mr

answers

New

the Chinese Red Cross

Police Reserve Orders Issued

peated.

11

Tickets are at the same prices as for the dance above mentioned,, and sweep is also being run in connec- tion with this function.

of

These events will be followed by another

play, full particulars which will be announced later,

By these efforts It is hoped to bring the amount contributed through the medium-of-the-Club-for-the-Bumber Police Reserve orders by the Hon. Fund up to $10,000, and this.in lisell Mr C. G. Perdue, Aeting Conunis-should ensure generous support from sioner of Police:

Chinese Company

Strength. The following have been taken on the strength of the

STOCK MARKET Chinese Company, as from January

REPORT

7, 2041:

Constables R40 Ngai Yin-chiu, R55 Chan Ka-kuk, R71 Chan' Kai-ning,

Leave.--Constable R13 Tang Shiu-

R112 Louis Wong. hung has been granted sick leave Although a stendy undertone pre-from January 11 to February valls the volume remains negligible.

Hongkong Stock Exchange Official Summary, Issued yesterday says:

Buyers

Union Ins. $405

H.K. Fire Ins, $165 Wharves $94 Humphreys $7.75

Tram $17.00 Star Ferries $01 Lights Rts Cts DO Entertainments $7 Constructions "O" $1.60

Sellers

Lights Rts Cts. 95 Ceinents $18.60 Vibro Piling $7.70

Sales

HK. Banks $1,300 Hotels $3.50 Trams S10 Lights Hits 90/05 cts. Electries $40

Manhattan Aground

Off Florida

New York, Jan. 13. The United States 24,200-lon Uner

10,

1041.

Training Course-Part IV-Those detailed will attend Prince's Build- trik. 1st. Floor, for Part IV of Train- ing Course under Inspector (R) Lau Shiu-chuen on Wednesday, January 15, al 17.15 hours sharp.

Patrol Duty-Patrol duties will be carried out as ordered.

Indian Company

Inspection Parade.All ranks of the "A" Company will parade at Central Police Station on Wednesday, January 15, at 17.15 hours sharp for a general inspection of equipment etc., by the Company Commander. Dress Blue

with Unitorm, Cap White Cover, Belt with Brace. Whistle and Chain, and Truncheon, "Pocket-Policeman" and Ngte-Book to be carried, The Equipment 01- cer will make it a point of being pre- cent.

Patrol Duty.Patrol duties will be carried out as ordered.

Flying Squad

Patrol Duty Patrol duties will be [carried out as ordered.

Emergency Unit Reservo

Strength. Constables R407 A.P. de

The lorries, on arrival at open spaces, will come to a stop: one side will be lowered, and whilist some of the Wardens will distribute pom- phlets amongst the spectators, two Wardens will act a ten-minute play comprised mostly of questions and Manhattan, carrying 100 passengers Souten and R498 E. J. da Motta have on methods of screening and 450 crew, ran hard around to-been taken on the strength of the Απ from lights. Various methods, from the day 250 yards from the shore seven Energency Unit Reserve, employment of old cigarette tins to miles north of West Palm Beach, date,

Florida. She is in no immediate Constables R453 L. A. Martin and manufactured shades,

1469 J, 11. Smits not being available for duty are transferred to the non- is the Line's active list The vessel, which

from date. Mr Chan Man-see, clerk, and Miss shown posters depleting common second biggest and fastest, rammed Patrol Duty Patrol duties will be

of Canton fond;

her prow into the bank at night. The slay of a lorry in one place While awaiting the arrival of the carried out as ordered. will be about 30 minutes, after which coastguard cutters Mojave and Vigl- Tant from Fort Lauderdale she sev-

J. Reynolds, Deputy Registrar:

Mr Tang Kal-fun, merchant, and

Miss Lai Yee-lan, student;

Kho

Leo

Shuk-yce,

Mr student. student;

It, allas Kho Tlak-klu, and Miss Fok Wal-han,

black bulbs, etc., will be demonstrat-danger. ed. The audiences will also

| faults.

and blue

be

Mr Chan Kal-lun, clerk, and Miss the unit will move on to the next eral times tried to break loose under

location to repeat the performance. 11 is thus hoped to give between sixer own power but was unsuccessful.

Ng So-lan, of lling Hon Road;

Mr Cheng Shiu-ki, and Miss Trang Shlu-mel, of Kwong Ming Street;

Mr Yue Chan-fook, building con- tractor, and Miss Leung Woon-wali, of Dragon Terrace;

Mr.Ila Shek-chuen, merchant, and Miss Shum Yee-wan, of Tunglowan

Road.

and eight demonstrations in each

The sea is calm,.

Friday

0. EAGER,

D. C. P. (R)

Y'S MEN'S MEETING A.R.P. Division, and particular atten- The Manhattan salled on

"How Generalissimo Chiang Kai- tion is being paid to reaching the from New York for San Francisco ahek became a Christian" will be the most congested areas."

where she was due on January 25.tite for a falk by Mr K. S. Lee at At present, Wardens are being re- Recently aho visited North China and the min meeting of the Hongkong hearsed in the play and Instructed in Japan to take back American eva-Y's Men's Club at St Francis Hotel demonstrating.

cuces-United Press

Jon Thursday.

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INWARD MAILS Calcutta, Straits and Air Max by "British Overseas Airways Servico" (except. London) by Sea from Singapore Sandakan Canton...

Rabaul and Manila... Jan. 10. Straits and Air Mail by "British.

Jan. 14.. .Jun. 14. .Jan. 15.

Overseas Airways Service" (Aus- tralia only) by sea from Singapore. Jan. 10. Francisco

Air Mail by "Pan-American Airways

Direct Servico”-San

date, 9th January

Jail. 12

Java and Manila

Canton

17. Jan. 18. Jan. 18.

United Kingdom and Straits Jan. 19.

Australia and Manila ....Jan. 20..

Mail by "Pan-American Airways

Service"-San Francisco

date, 14th January,

Direct

Australia and Manila

Sandakan...

.Jan. 21.

Jan. 22.

Jan. 23.

United Kingdom and Stralls Jan. 24.

Calcutta and Straits

..Jan. 25.

OUTWARD MAIL TIMES Registered and Parcel Mail closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where malls are advertis- ed to close at or before 9 a.m. regis tered and parcel malls are closed at 5 p.m. on the previous day. When mails are advertised to close after pm, Registered and Parcel malle are closed at 5 p.m..

Wednesday, Jan. 15 Straits an Rangoon .....3:30 p.m. Canton

7 p. Thursday, Jan. 10 Air Mall by Sea to Sngapore to connect with the "British Overseas Airways."

RCE.

Ord.

K.P.O. & G.F.o.

..Jan. 10. 10.30a.m.

Straits and Calcutta

Jan, 10, 11 0.0.

Jan. 18, 11 n.m.

Parcels Jan. 10, Noon,

Letters

Manila, Mauritius, Lourenco Marques,

and South Africa via Durban

Friday, Jan. 17

3.30 p.m.

Sandakan

8.30 a.m. Air Mail by Air to Rangoon to connect with the "British Overseas Airways."

K.P.O.

.Jan. 17, 4 p.m. Ord.........Jan. 17, 4.30 p.m.

G.P.O.

Reg.

Ord. ...**

.Jan. 17, 4 p.m. Jan. 17, 4.30 p.m.

Air Mail for Manila, Guam, Honolulu, U.S.A., and Europe vla "Pan- American Airways and Trans- Atlantio Servloes"

Reg.

Ord.,

Rer.

Ord.,

K.P.O.

.Jan. 17, 5 p.m. .....Jan. 17, 5.30 pm.

G.P.O.

Jan. 17, 5 p.m. Jan. 17, 7 p.m.

Baturday, Jan, 18

Manila, Macasser and Sourabaya

8.30 am. Manilo, Madang, Salamaun Rabaul, Australia and New Zealand vlo Sydney

G.P.O. and K.P.Ó. Parcels......Jan. 18, 4 p.m. Jan. 18. 5. p.m. Jan. 18, 5.30 p.m. Shanghal, Japan, Honolulu, USA,

Reg. Ord.

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Parcels Reg.

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.Jan. 18, 4 p.m.

Jan. 16, 5 p.m.. ..Jan. 18, 3.30 p.m..

Ord.......

Sunday, Jan. 19

Haiphong

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Monday, Jan, 20 Air Mail by Sea to Singapore to connect with the “Bellish Overseas Airways"

Canton

Reg.

Ord.

Flex.

Ord.

K.P.O.

.....Jan. 20, 11'.m. Jan. 20, 11.30 .m. G.P.O

„Jan. 20, 11 am. .Jan. 20, 11.30 am.

.6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jail, 21

Air Mail for Manila, Guam, Honolulu U.S.A., and Europe via · "Pan- American Airways and Trans- Atlantio Bervicos."

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Ori..

Reg. Ord..

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Jan. 21, 5.00 p.m. „Jan. 21, 5.30 pan.. G.P.O.

Jan. 21, 5.00 pan. Jan, 21, 7.00 p.nl.

Thursday, Jan, 23

Sandakan, Madang, Salamaun, Rabaul.

and Tulng!

12.30 p.m. "Superscribed orrespondeston Only.