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DEATHS.
CHARLES BALET KATE aged 39
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PÈRICAN
TOM IN CHINA
THE SUPERIOR IN HONGKONG.
The Very Rev. James. A Walsh gave addresses at the of New York Roman Catholic. Cathedral and St. Joseph Church yesterday morning. 6: Defendant stated that a gust of wind blew down the $10 note from the Father Walah is Superior of the mantelpiece. Es picked it up and negly formed American Seminars for intended to return it to the sergeant Catholic Foreign Missions and hat come to China to prepare the field for American priests, four of whom will come to this country next
September
han the latter arrested him.
well tak pense as Germany is now a truce from which 'men · cannot possible That the aggressive spirit in Germany which menaces the peace of the world has not yet been extir pated has been made abundandy plain
credation was given by the magist in recent speeches and writings by rate to this story, and he was sentenced many of her recoguised leader, and | co three months' hard labour. It is made manifest also to the remarkable threat of a holy war against the Katser which M TROTZKY, the Russian leader, has felt himself compelled in threaten at a time when peace discussions between
an indication of the claims which the
Russia, However, it is plain to all of us that the war is fast approaching its crisis, and we can only hope that before another Christmas comes round
THE BEST BOY."
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some flowers without permission. De
SPORTING.
FOOTBALL
special
The N. C. Daily Neice Christmas Supplement printather following interesting message (track= lated) to the subjects and citizens of the Allied and noutral nations,
SATURDAY'S MATCHES,
WASSIST DIVISION LEAGUE.
HONGKONG F&e. MIDDLESSEY,
This match was played on the Club's ground play commencing st. 4 p.m. The resident in China
Tha hodaya, like the customers, game was keenly contested, both tesme being very evenly matched. The Gình began the attack and within a few of all peoples differ greatly in form minutes of play, Stalker managed to but are essentially the same in spint score from a scrimmage in front of the With this Christmas holiday, as it is Middlesex goal. The Middlesex rea-universally observed among Western ponded vigorously and carried the game peoples, are nasociated many high Father Walsh spoke yesterday in into their opponents territory. An ideal which have been cherished by anticipation of the feast of Christ exciting scramble took place before the the Chinese people for countless Club's goal, but the attack resulted in generations. It is in this happy set- mas, The Christian world, here nothing. Walden again got possession on that bome ties are strengthene marked, is on the eve of a comfof the ball and from a fins pass and the virtues which grow, out of memoration that recalls the greatest By him, Sarers sont in a fast family relations are impressed upon
ground shot which, beat Goldenburg. sent in history, the birth of Jesus The Club again attacked and some the members of millions of families.
revelation had been given to the Jewish people upon whom God had Inished many favours, but theirs was an incomplete law and their light
A Chinese was charged this morning with stealing a quantity of flowers and so with offering afver watch and chain bribe to the lakong, who A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., Germany and Russia are actually in
Christ, the Son of God. Advent bad fine work was done by Errine but no Friendships are comented by a gas Inspector Kent stated that the lakongorted the long period at farther socres were made. Shortly erous exchange of, gifts and token progress This can only be regarded as arrested defendant as he was picking four thousand years during which the before the interral Croxton of the end, the words "peace and good will** Middlesex met with an anident He are in every mouth. The principles | triumphant outlaw is making on fondant them offered a watch and nation and in darkness. A partis was in sole possession of the ball at the of the family are to the Chinese the
to the constable to let him go.
moment, but tripped and fell, his head root of all virtuous actions. The tiers · being severely hurt The Middiesser of friendship are with us only les Defendant pleaded guilty. He stated
had to play a man short in the second sacred than family ties, and nothing half and as the result their game was is so dear to the great mass of thượ he was "very sorry and hoped. His
mostly on the defensive with occations Chinese people as peace, which pre Worship would overlook his offence." KATE-On December 17, at Shang the world will be able to celebrate Mr. Vermoy, of the Dutch Bant obscure. Outside of Israel, the dark-breakaways which were not consideredi vails, as the spirit of this. Christmas stated that the defendant was his boss was practically complete and dangerous Turner made many fine festival. The Chitese people, there
aves. A fast shot from Chamel was fore, have every reason to participate it with full confidence that the world Defendant had been in his employ since men not knowing God, had turned ved at the expense of scorner sincerely in the felicitations of this for ages to come, if not for evermore, 1916 and during that time he had no to the sun, the moon, the stars, and which the Club failed to profit by. GRATTON.-On Dea: 12, at Buating has been secured against aggression Tesson to believe defendant was not to the trees. They had formed From the spectations point of view,
ford, Hertfordshire, FREDERICK
As family relations are now closely the game was somewhat marred by MONTAGUE GRATTON, formerly of and the message of "Peace, goodwill honest. Defendant probably did not images out of stone and wood, and rough indulgeness on the past of some kaip, so should the relationships of Shanghai..
to men" will have found its true realize his offence when he offered the had bowed down in abject adoration, of the Club's players though they the great family of nations which and abiding, fulfilment.
bribe to the constable. He added as of a God to be propitiated lest occasioning disputes on the field. this earth, be closer, and our mutual Iwere not the only "offenders-frequan-are warring for a permanent penco en
that the boy was the best "boy" he had with descend.
Result Hongkong F, C. 1-goal; Midd-interest in the attainment of inter- ever known in his life.
The end of Advent marked a dawn. lesser goal. The teams. vádja national peace, and good will should His Worship fined defendant #5 anding of the Light of Christ, and every Cubbin, Raichelman, Stewart, Rodger; President of the Republic of China, Club. Goldenberg; » Care, Mobo emphasized. Therefore, I, the auspended his sentence for one year, Christian should in presence of the McTavish, Chassel Gerrard, Irvine take pleasure, on behalf of the ordering him to find two sureties of coming feast realiza bis privilege as and Stalker.
Chinese people, in participating in $100, each to guarantee his appearance
Middlesex Regt Turner; Fawthrop, the spirit of this international holiday do o
Walden, Sayers,
PACIFIC MAIL" STEAMSHIP.CO.
S.S. COLOMBIA" FROM SAN FRANCISCO, HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS, SHANGHAI AND MANILA,
THE
above-mentioned vessel baring arrived from shore porte, Consigases of Cargo are hereby informed that thair Cargo in being landed at their rix into the Bazardous, and/or extre Hazardona Gdowne of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godong Co. Ltd, Kowloon, and stored at Consigases' risk. Conriguors of! Cargo are hereby notifed. that they must produce an Import permit signed by the Superintendent of Importa snd Exports, Boogkong. before Bill of Lading can be countersigned.
All brosen, chaled and damaged Goods arn to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on SATURDAY, December 29th, 1917 at 10 ..
All claims must be presented within manch of the steamer's arrival bere, after which they cannot be recognized.
No Obins will be admitted after
Goods have left the Godowns and all Goods remaining undelivered after Decem ber 31st, 1917, will be subject to vent.
No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected.
Consignees are requested to send in their Bill of Lading for counteralgnatore immediately.
J. ORAM SHEPPARD,
Acting Agent. Hongkong. Dec. 24, 1917.
years.
The China Mail.
BONGKONG, MONDAY, Dec. Så, 1917.
CHRISTMAS.
England was merry England when Old Christmas brought his sports again Twas Christmas broached the mightiest
Alė
Twas Christmas told the merriest tale: A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man's heart through half the
year.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOGEL AND GENERAL,
Sir Ellis Kadooris, and Mr. C.. 8. Gubbay have returned from Shanghai. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Stokes have also come down from Shanghai
The death of the Venerable Arab descon Louis Byrde, C.M.S. is just announced as having taken place on November 17th at Yuuchow, "Hunao.
.
before the Court when called upon to sugh. The true Chritian knows God Facher, Turner, Fawcett, Fossey and in wishing the subjects" and
CHINESE AFFAIRS.
- [The Chinees Mall” Service.]
A BEWILDERING SITUATION,
as a Father who is acquainted with every need of every man. The true Christian sees in Christ, the Day, a clear one, manifested in words that cannct be mistaken when interpreted |
Serexton.
Raferce Mr. Tucker.
2ND DIVISION...
Bood,
citizens of the Allied and neutral countries who are now resident in China and who participate so sym pathetically in our national festivala, a very merry Christmas.
FENG KUO-CHANG
SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB-
LOTTERY.
RESULT OF THE DRAWING.
The Singapore Sporting Club Our
the scorer. In the second half the amounted to $150,000, the secont
by the authority of Christ's Church. ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE 7. 3RD CO. KG.A. He sees the truth. The most diff
This match was played on the Navy cul thing to find in the ordinary ground, play commencing about half am atercourse of human life is truth, but | hour late. There was very littleto PEKING Dec. 21. what concerns eternal things, the chose between the two teams, the THE social traditions of Christmas
Collegians making up" for their lack of The Fantastic Stars, delighted a The situation is most be bewildering the Christian recognises it without height and weight by their swiftness on are once again making their irresistible appeal to us. Here in Hongkong,large audience at the Victoria Theatre While there is talk of an armistice doubt, and to him are pointed out the ball. Omar, the College left wing, by made him very dangerous throughout remote from the scene of the Great at night and they are commencing aand negotiations for Deace, orders are the means to keep in view the end was very quick, on the ball and his speed
three nights season at the Bijon being issued to mobilise. Only those and to attain it.
the game The Collegians began the War, we see Christmas being quietly Theatre on Boxing Night.
with Inside knowledge know what i,But what of the four hundred attack, but Taylor was in fine form and 2420 observed as it has ever been observed
happening
million beyond the China coastline was not easily beaten By dint of here. During the past few days the There will be no issue of the China L Shun's representatives in antho have never heard of Jesus persistent efforts the Collegiats managed Day War Loan Lottery reached Flower Market with its profusion of Mail to-morrow, Christmas Day, and interview with the President, stated that Christ? For them, darkness con- to score goal. F.R. Hyndman being $600,000. The first prize thus flowers, bunches of mistletoe and the on Boxing Day only the telegrams will Kwangtang and Kwangu were earnestly tinues. Their religion is a confusion Collegians again made another goal from to $80,000 and the third to 380,000, dearest approach the neighbourhood
be published. We take this oppertunity desirous of peace. They also reported of ideas, their gods are stone and a pass by Oms. The game ended with while there were 50 prizes of $1,800 can provide to the holly green and of offering our readers the compliment their fear that the troops of Chihli and wood or the spirits of their ancestors. a win for the St Joseph's College at 20 each and 100 of 31,200 each. The
goals."
sum of $150,000, twenty-five per Shangtang would be unable to appear Their treatment of others tokea no Team 83rd EG.A; Taylor, Ogden, berry has responded to the desire for
at the Front, and they asked the account of the rights of man. Women Attwood; Garner, Long, Wright; Swan, cent of the total, goes to the "Our
Day Fund. the traditional-decorations No Food The Hon. Trassurer of the Alice Prendent to personally decide on are held in slavery, children are put Butter, Parkins, Nichols, Hammoud.
St. Joseph's College: U.M. Omar The drawing, which was watched Controller here has imposed to the to scinarledge with sad ke phe to hege early peace. They made the further death daily, the afficted ones, dia (Capt): A Jackson; EP. Hyndman, by the Colonial, Secretary (the Bon- tions upon the Christmas table: the to acknowledge with thanks the follow-request that the Shantung troops should without cars because the Spirit of A. M. Sephen, H. Johnson, S. A Mar. Mr. F. 6. James C.M.G), resulted sirloin, the turkey, the Christmasing donations to the funds of the not take the Fukow route,
Christ has not yet visited the, mil-cal; W. C. Ugley, RF Hyndman, as follows pudding and the mince pie are a
Hospitals
lions of this mighty nation so full of Hyndman, W. Bandran, RM Omer. Sin Sen Che,
According to authoritative, informa possibilities, for good or evil.
*KOWLOON ». 87TH, Co. BGA freely obtainable as ever. Nor have
W. 8. M.
tion & proclamation is about to lo the children been denied by the war
issued stopping the fighting the
This game proved a great surprise the eagerly expected visit of FATHKA
Fremier having already arranged with of Christianity that it might react It was expected that after their defeat CHRISTMAS with his load of toys
the Southern representatives to sum-
upon, his bearers and in turn upon
TOYO KISEN KAISHA.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO Vis HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS D MANILA.
"Steamship"
THE STREHIA MARU,”
The above Steamer having artired, Consignes of Cargo are hereby notifies ao send in their Bills of Lading for counter ignature, and to take immediate delivery
Cargo from alongside.
Cargo remaining undelivered on WED. NESDAY, 18th December, at 6 z will be landed at Consignee's risk and expense, and delivery must then be taken from the Company's Godown.
charges will be assessed on all Cargo
andelivered on BUN- DAY, 30th December, as 6 P..
Storaising
No Pirs Insurance whatever will be affected.
No claims will be recognised after the Goods have left the Steamer or Godawa.
All chafed and damaged Cargo will be Landed into the Company's Godown where they will be examined on the and Jay ary, 1913, at 10 AM.
No Crims will be recoguised if fled alter the 8th January, 1918,
T. DAIGO,
Manager.
Hongkong, Dec. 24, 1917.
(Continued on Page 5.)
THE CALENDAR.
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Father. Walsh pleaded for a more complete realization of the benefits
First Prize Ticket 327 Held by Mi Somasundardaram Chetty, of 32, Market Street, Singapore, did n
Second Priza Ticket 23750. Hell by Mr. Too Chin Watt and Mr. Chan Geok Eng, of 2 Khan Cheng Road,
that the Kowloon would be easily Third Prize-Ticket 30175. Held by beaten, but they surprised their supM Mark L. Smith, of 9, Chowrighee, Father Walsh left last evening porter by putting up an excellent game Calcutta.
and presents for distribution. Little for selling three cows, and the Mother mon a pew Parleament according to the Chinese into whose land they had by the Staff and Departments last week Malanca
THE MAGISTRACY.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
CABINET TO BE AGAIN
REORGANISED.
PrintG, Déc. 23.
come.
les Canton where he will be the end effected a draw. The game was Appended is a list of the smaller guest of Bishop de Guelbraul, very even Tatam opening the score with winning numbers, These and the rum- and he is expected to return to a goal for Kowloon, but this was soon bere given above are official this city early in January. With equalised by Tamer who headed the Hongkong as i centre, he plans ball into the goal from a scramble at then to go to the Philippine Islands, the goal mouth Owing to disagreements regarding to Torkin and the interior of Kwang-In the second half of the game policy the Cabinet is likely to be tung, alter which he will return to Small managed to break through the New York by way of San Francisco Kowloon defence by a great indi reorganised.
where his Society has a branch.vidual effort and sent in a ahot Wong Shin Chen being unable to
During his stay in Hongkong, he has which Jennings failed to clear t carry out his peace policy is likely to been the guest of His Lordship won, bat Kowloon eventually equalised looked as if the sokliers had already
resign.
Bishop Fozzoni and of the Very Rev Father Robert
La Chong Chung may act as Premier. A Chinese contractor charged another at a
Chinese before Mr. Wood this morning with assault and also with the larceny
of a revolver valued at $40.
PUBLIO CONFIDENCE SHAKER BY
GOYERNMENT, BANHS.-.
disposed as the grown-ups, are Superior of the French Convent, who the old Coastitution, and the Provisional towards festivities in these grave bought one of them, was also fined Senate is also willing to sacrifice itself. times there is every desire to under enemy trading regulations. preserve at least for the children the Another enemy subject named Cobin Christmas tradition. Moreover, it in was fined for insuring his property with a national duty in unch a time as the Japanese company. All the Japanese present not to allow ourselves to be concerned ars to be prosecuted. oppressed by the melancholy thoughts which come to us at with peculiar force at this season of the year to mar our "fire-side enjoyments and our home-bora happiness." There comes to us with the sad recollections the elevating thought that those who have made the great sacrifice have died that Bogland, with all its
Inspector Angus stated that about cherished traditions, might lire a
noon on the 5th instant, the complainant thought which inspires a new the
now on his return from Tytamtuk wat courage and determination of our upon by two men, of whom defendant people. "A merry heart, says one was one, near Saiwan Gap and assaulted of the Proverbs, doeth good. like him There was was a struggle and all 1.30 and 4 p.m.-Football Charity medicine, and that is a consideration of them rolled down the hillside. which should, perhaps, more than Complainant managed to take out bi
FTHE, JAPANESE MINISTER.” anything alsa, indnes us in this time of revolver and fired a shot at his assailants
The Japanese Minister is returning gloom and sorrow to observe as well wounding one of them in body, The
home in connection with the reconsider- as we may our traditional festivities, assailants then snatched the revolverion of Japan's policy in China. 2:30 pm--Auction of Testwood and For the fourth Christmas season in away from him and escaped. The
Blackwood, Furniture, &c, at Mesars
|'auccession, the Christman: message to
complainant then made a report at the TERRIBLE FLAQUE EPIDEMIC IN op the premises, stopped the general LC Lance, of the Hougtong and Hughes & Hough's.
Polico station and together with, the caca on earth, good Police went search for the 2,30 pm-Final in Ladies' Tennis the world of
Singles Championship LBC. ground
MEMO. FOR TO-MORROW. Christmas Day: General Holiday.
GENERAL. MEMORANDA,
WHOREDAN, Dec. 28
Boxing Day: General Holiday..
Matches.
FRIDAY, Dec. 1
President Woodrow Wilson's birthday
(1860)
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