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FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1919.
HONGKONG'S NEW GOVERNOR.
Mr. Stubbe may be what they cull young in years, but his - mind is old. Ele is very Oxfordian. He has self-confidance and —————İnanibus, qualities that make good administratora, ` Ceylon is a trying place for officiale, full of cantankerous people who don't know what they want but; want it at once. Mt. Stubbs managed them very well, and earsed the approval of val judges. Except physically a big contrast) there is much in him that would bemind one of Mr. Søvern, the same shrewd seuse, the same 'sly humour, and the same capability of handling an emergency strongly and without fuss,
CAST.
GROWN-UPS.
Aunt Imogen....Mrs. Thornton Aunt Caroline
.Mr. R. Ashby Uncle GregorySergt. J. Canavan Mr. Irons,
the gar.
dener
Katie
Mr. D. M. Goodall Mrs. H: M. Webb Miss V. Thornton
Molly, a cousin ...Mrs. Guy Kennett CHILDREN.
Апле
Pinkie
Tommy
Telegraph Boy
wart
(Miss Marjorie Ste-
Miss Georgia
Mooser Master Oliver Mid-
dleton-Smith Master E. Jordan
FAIRY TALE PEOPLE.
Cinderella
The Sleeping Beauty.
Giant
Beauty The Beast Jack the Killer Jack of the Bean-
stalk
Prince Frog
Bunny
Peace "
Ell Fickle Elf Whisper
Elf Twinkle
Miss Elfrida Os
mund
Mrs. R. Duncan
Miss Lottie Scott
Sergeant].Canavan
Master C. Knight
Master J. Middle
ton-Smith,
Mr. R. Tatam Miss DorothyFilkin Mrs. C. Moliere-
Johrstone
FAIRY FOLK.
The Queen of the Fairies Herald to the Court of Faerie
lis Six Attend-
ants
Fairies
Frogs
Bunnies
Miss Rosebud Young
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CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
[China Mail SPECIAL.)
SHANGHAI, March 20. Shensi students at Peking have telegraphed to the Southern, delegate that Governor Chan Shu-fan is still pressing the military attack in Shensi. Tong Shiu-yi at once cabled to the Southern military leader for a report.
THE CHINA MAIL.
ARMED ROBBERS AT KOWLOON.
PEACE CELEBRATION COMMITTEE.
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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
J
THE Undersigned has reaoirect ins L "trictions to sell by Public Aus-
SATURDAY, Maroh '92, 1919,
commencing at 11.30 pm. On Kowloon Marino Los No. 49, Yaumati
A Committee meeting of the Pence Alicensed travelling money-changer Celebration Committee was held reports to the police that while he set dates, Jardine Math 50. was returning home at about 8 p.m. Room of Messrs Matheson & on the 20th inst., between eight to Co, when the Hon. Mr. Holyoaktos ten men accosted him at the entrance presided. Several matters of organi of his house, No. 142 Caton Road,sation were dealt with and the actual Kowloon. One of the men was armed programme was left to the various with a revolver while three of the sub-committees to deal with and put other men had knives. While two their proposal in concrete form of the robbers searched the complain- before the Committer as a whole. ant, the others entered the house and held up his wife and the other occupants. A cry of " Murder" was raised by someone in the house and taking fright, the robbers decamped very hurriedly before they had had The time to do much mischief. complainant picking up a stone, gave chase and was shot at by one of the robbers wounding the fleshy part of his left arm. The robbers then turned into Austin Road and vanished. No arrest bas yet been mader
ST. ANDREW'S KOWLOON.
À SOCIAL EVENING.
The members of St... Andrew's Church, Kowloon, met last evening at a social gathering to welcome the Rev. J. W. Harrington who will ∙as locum tenens of St. Andrew's until а new vicar arrives to fill the vacancy caused by the departure, of the Rev. A., T. W. Dowding. Mr. Dowding was not present. The! social was held in the St. Andrew's Hall which had been tastefully decor ated for the occasion. During the evening several competitions were held. Ji
The name of well-known advertise- ments. Lady winner, Miss M. Kinross. Gentleman winner, Mr. F. Wheeler.
Bock competition. Winner, Mrs. Bryson.
To give the number of articles on
a tray. Winner, Mr. Gardner.
It was decided that the Committee should advertise for tenders for the supplying of 1,000,000 lanterns, and Messrs. Lane Crawford & Co. were appointed distributing agents for these. This Firm intimated that they would sell these to householders at cost, plus a small commission to cover overhead expenses.
all
י,
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(FOR ACCOUNT OF ras COSCERARD), about 6200 Bags · Rios more or less damaged by sea-water
ex sa "Kaniga Maru" Terms Cash on delivery,
GEO. P. LAMMERT
Austioneer,
Hongkong, March 31, 1919) *
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Mr Moxon suggested that the Chinese Firm should be given the preference, when it was brought out that as the time, was so short, itunes by Public Auction,
Understrued has received insiroo. would be necessary to get the lant- ens wherever they could be got irrespective of the firms tendering for them, but it was also pointed oat by the chairman, that 'Chinese firms would be given every possible preference.
FIRE.
A
FRIDAY Marod 38, 1919, Commencing at 2.30 p.m...
at No. 4 Pank Road, Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture,
comprising:-
Silk-tapestry covered-drawing-room- suite, teak chifosnier, teik hatstand cherrywood desk and chair, consol mirror, marble clocks and status, Brass A small fire broke out on the roof. lower pots and vases, Japanese water of Wiseman's Bakery in Wanchaiments, tapestry curtains, pile carpets and
colours, engravings, etchings, yesterday evening. The outbreak, rugs, electric fittings, etc. which was attributed to the over- heating of one of the stoves, was put out by the police. The extent of the damage is not known.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS..
Tesk ixtension dining table and morocco covared chairs, teak sideboard
and dinner waggon with bevelled mir rors, teak ice chest: brass fenders, dinner and dessert services, electro- plate and glass ware, cutlery, etc.
Solid double brass bedstead, task. single and double wardrobes. · with bevelled mirrors, "teak bureaux" with bavolled mirrors, marble top washstands,
toilet crockery.
These competitions all proved HONGKONG SCHOOLS ATHLETIC tapastry and morocco covered rockers,
a source of great amusement. i Several musical items also added to the evening's enjoyment, the con- tributors being Piano solo, Mr. Martin; recitation, Sergt. Major Duff; violin solo, Mrs. Balean; song, Miss Cress: recitation, Lieut Mann: song. Miss Jack; violin solo, Mrs. Badan; song, Mrs. Clarke: song. Mrs. Platt and song, Miss Peterson.
RIFLE SHOOTING.
DOCKYARD HANDICAP CUP.
Some good shooting was done at The Chinese Foreign Office has told the Tai Hang Range on the occasion the Diplomatic Corps that the war, of the third handicap shoot for the participation loan is China's business, Dockyard Rifle Club Handicap Cup. and must be so regarded. The Foreign Ministers are not satisfied, and are sending a friendly remons- trance.
The scores follow-
200 500 600
The British Minister is coming to Shanghai, probably in connection J. Deane...... 34 29 with the interrupted Peace Confer A. J. Brock
ence.
30-32
E. Sears........ 29 31 23 F.W. Wright... 27
F. Young 25 31 H. Lockhart 29 29 19 Taylor, L. Graham, E. Walker, C. A. Pritchard... 31 23 22 Knight, D. Harvey, D. Ogilvie. H. W. Drew
→ 25 23 26 Duncan, W. Fooks. L. Stonham, W. J. H. McGuigan 22 26 20 Stonham. Country Children:-Misses
H'cap.
SPORTS
THE ANNUAL ATHLETIC
atc., etc.
Also
A few places of Canton Blank.
comprising :- Tables, ohairs, eattoes, flower stands,; music and curis cabinet, stools and overmantel, ste
SPORTS for the Combined Hong-wood. kong Schoole will be held on FRIDAY, March 28th, at the RACECOURSE There will be the usual races for Past Pupils, namely, Two Miles Bicycle Race, (Handicap), and Savon Furlongs Flat Race (Handicap). The entrance fee for these two races is 50 Cents, and the names may be given in on the field.
Hongkong, March 21, 1919.
THE CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN & MORTGAGE CO., LTD.
THE TWENTYSECOND ORDIN THE
ARY ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Offices of the Company, St. George's Building, No.6 Connaught Read on TUESDAY, April 1, 1919, at 11 am. for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and 483 the Report of the General Managers for 5 82 the year eading December 31, 1918. 481 and electing a Consulting Committee 177and Auditors.
3 96 0 84 0 83
2 76
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the 5 73 Company will be CLOSED from WED- NESDAY March 20, until TUESDAY April 1, 1919, both days inclusive.
D. Avenell, J. Bridger, F. Neave, M. "ISRAEL'S MESSENGER.” Scott, K. Simmons, D. Stewart, A. Stonham, F. Solomon, H. Solomon, Soloman, M. Ramsay, G.. Ramsay, Masters 5 J. Solomon, S. Ogilvie, Cropley and C. Cropley.
*
clip the following:
*
We believe the Jew has still a more-
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SHEWAN TOMES & CO. General Managers.
Hongkong, March 21, 1919.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
TEA DANCES
בס
And
One Cottage Pizza by John Brinsmead & Sons.
(in find condition). Oa view from Thursday the 27th. inst.
Catalogues will be issued Terme-Cash on delivery.
GRO. P. LAMMERT, .
Auctioneer. Hongkong, March 21, 1919.
structions from THE Undersigned have received in-
7. Мовили Boot Ese, to sell by Pablic Auction,
oa
MONDÄɣ. March 31, 1919, commencing at · 2.30 p.m.
at his residence "La Hacienda” No. 73 The Peak.
The Whole of his Valuable `Konsehold. Furniture,
Comprising:-
Chesterfield couch, Tapestry covered cosy corner, Teak writing desk and bookcase. Teak curio cabinet, copper feader and coal sonttle, Electric stand- dard and table lamps, Pile Carpets and Raga, Lace, Tapestry and casement curtains, etc, etc.
etc, etc.
Brass and tank twin bedsteads, Teak toilet tables with bevelled mirrors, Marble top washetande, Teak wardrobe and chest of drawers, Oak Bedroom: suite, Tia lined box coach, Toilet crockery, etc, etc.
**Issued spasmodically," the official Association is welcome when it of the Shanghai Zionist organ Scenery painted by Yee Cheong of Comes, even to the Gentile journalist. Flower Street, under the supervision the number issued on March 14 we It is a readable publication. From of Mr. W. A. Cornell, from designs by Mr. W. Sinclair.
Teak dining table and chairs, Teak The moon in Act II has been Marie de Sousa specially made and presented by The important role to play in the Far TN Consequence of all Hongkong sideboard and dinner waggon, Sectional having accepted Pinkies invitation bookcase, Oak smoking cabinet, Teak Phyllis d'Al- Hengkeng and Whampoa Dock Co: East and given a chance to display to ber Party WISEMANS have re-ics chest, Screens, Dinner and breakfast mada e Castro Floral decorations by Miss Sato his talent, free front the canker of arranged their DANCES for next week services, Cutlery and Glass, ware,
anti-Semitism, which disfigures the Misaki, Kyoto.
as follows: of Eastern Europe, Dora Stewart
The Ballets and Dances were in history
happily and which
is vented and arranged by Mrs. G. H. existent in this distant outpost of Winde M. Bannerman assisted by Mrs. Guy ,,Doris
western civilization, he will ende- bank.
Kennett.
The Costumes designed by and avour to become not only a useful Misses Connie Smith, made under the supervision of Mrs. citizen of the country but likewise
Geraldine Smith, J. K. Taggart.
contribute his quota towards its Pearl. Ogilvie M. Play Produced by Mr. W. Sinclair, progress and material prosperity.
In reprinting, the following we Goodall, E.Osmand, Assistant Stage-Manager, Mr. C
M. Scott
Bewly Bird, Lighting by Messrs. W hope that prophecy is not yet. Mesdames Avenell, A. Cornell, G. H. M. Bannerman and dead in Israel: Even if the clever G. Mason, C. M. Rey A. W. J. Hoy. Stage Assistants: diplomatists at Versalles over-reach nolds and P. Tod. Mesdames Young, Avenell and Rey themselves and devise a peace to end Misses D. Filkin, D. noids, Messrs. R.. Tatam, J. H. Bar-peace they will never induce the war- weary world to grasp the sword Rasavet, R. Young, rington and F..D. Leonard. V..Young. L. Scott, Orchestra. Arranged and conduct. again. G.. Summons, F. Roded by Mr. I. Cochrane: 1st Violin ney, Fanio,F.Coburn, Messrs. W. R. Mumford and W. Rowe, Well, S. Weill, E. 2nd Violin Messrs. C. Bolton and Stubbings, A. Ston-J. Danson, Cello Mr. Lawrie Owen, ham.
Clarionet Mr. F. Waterfield, Flute Mr. W. V. Taylor, Organist Mr.
merman,
"ATREUS "ACCOMMODA-
·TION.
Ever since the ships arrived in T. Martin. At the Piano-Mrs. J.Shanghai to take the Huns back, Cochrane.
there has been a great deal of corres
MONDAY March 24th. TOESDAY March 25th. FRIDAY March 28th,
and a DINNER DANCE
THURSDAY March 27th.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP.CO., LTD.
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
CONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer
DE TELEMACHUS,"
..
Also
One Tennis centre net and boundary net (nearly new) -
One Lawn Mower,
A Large quantity of Plauta in pots.
And
One Cottage Piano by "Collard & Collard "
(in fine condition). One Japanese safe,
On view from Saturday, the 39th inst.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms;-Cub on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMEBT,
Anotioneer.
Hongkong, March 21, 1919,
NOTICE,
MESSES, W. G. HUM-
Bluebell Fairy Mrs. G. H. M. Ban-
Bluebell Ballet Misses Dora Stewart,
Dorothy Avenell, Chorus, Organized and arranged pondence about the accommodation, are heroby notified that the Cargo will Winnie Lawson, Amy by Mr. Guy Kennett Mra. Cetc., not being satisfactory. The be discharged into Holt's Wharf How- Stonham:
Moliere Johnstone Soloist, Mrs. Atreus is taking the single men. The loon, where it will lie at Consignee's risk Masters S. J.Solomon, Wm. Lyle, Mrs. A. D. Galloway, Miss same ship brought about 30 second-The Cargo will be ready for delivery from S. Ogilvie, C. Copley Neave, Mrs. W. T. Edwards, Miss class passengers from Horac to Godown on and after March 21. and E. Jordan, Crees, Miss. 1. Radger, Miss Goodall, Shanghai in the latter part of 1917.nouce has been given prior to steamer's will be landed, unleen Optional cargo. Misses M. Ramsay, Mrs: R. Duncan.
Now there is no real 2nd cabin
Acrival G. Ramsay and The thanks of the Company are accommodation in the ship, so they
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods "Solomon,
due to Miss Fincher for accompany lived in the foc'sle. They bad none of are to be left in the Godowns, where Daffodil Elves Miss D. Filkin "and ing during rehearsals.
the luxuries these Huns seem to be they will be examined on any Tusadaya.
& CO. Mrs. P. Tod.
PHREYS The following ladies undertook the getting, electric fans, etc., and they and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 Mrs. C. Moliere sale of programmes: Mrs. Shelton, were quite satissed! What they did a.m. and noon within the free storage Johnstore.
Miss Grimble, Miss D. Grimble, Miss have was a pitched battle with sub- Period
Shameen, Canton, have this day No claims will be admitted after the Nightingales Mesdames Mcliere- Gordon, Miss M. Gordon, Miss Jmarines in the Mediterranean, having Goods have left the steamer's Godown been appointed AGENTS for
Johnstone, William Gorden, Miss Moxon, Miss Hastings. a narrow escape from a torpedo and all Goods remaining undelivered Lyle, Galloway, Miss In charge of Mrs. W. Manning, thanks to the careful handling of the after March 27, will be subject the sale and distribution of Neave.
The following are the Committee | ship by the captain. - HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS of the A.D.C., who is responsible for This Huns ought to be very glad the production-Hon. Mr. Claud to sail under The Old Red Duster," CADET.CO.
Severn, (Officer Administering the knowing they will not be murdered before April 10, or they will not ton and the surrounding dis- (WHO FICURED IN ACT II).
Government): Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird. by a British submarine. If the Sergt. Major Trueman. Sergt. A. Mr. J. A. E. Bullock, Mr. C. H. Hay, accommodation was good enough No Fire Insurance will be effected R. Duncan. Cpls. V. Ramsay, W. Mr. L N. Leefe, Mr. W. Sinclair, Mr. for about 30 real British sailors, it is Hyde, Jack. Lce. Cpla. Lyon, V. Hast, M. S. Northcote, Hon. Secretary and far too good for any Hums.-N. C
Joseph Cadets. P Ramsay, B: Treasurer.
Dathy News.
A Voice
to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer mast the URINA MAIL" in Can- bo presented to the Undersigned on or be recognised.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agente
Hongkong, March 21, 1929.
tricts.
March 1. 1919.
NOTICES..
Lane, Crawford & Co.
-LADIES' DEPT. FIRST FLOOR-
FRONT-LACE CORSETS
are growing in popularity-and little wonder when one weighs, the winning features of the
LA CAMILLE”.
front-lace corests, which für Ac curacy of Et, beauty of line and Aneness of motarials.is unequalled at its price. It has the
A
VENTILO BACK
an improvement that makes poa- nible more comfort than say corest ever before gave.
We Stack them
In all sizes
19" to 33"
IN THE LATEST MODELS FOR ALL FIGURES
AT PRICES FROM 86.00 TO $15.00 PER PAIR
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
COLUMBIA
GRAFONOLAS
AND RECORDS
SUPPLY YOU WITH MUSIC FOR EVERY MOOD: CLASSICAL, OPERATIC, SONG AND DAÑCE.
ANDERSON MUSIC COY., LTD..
16, DES VEUX ROAD,
TEL. 13.2.
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HOWE SCALES.
LARGE VARIETY OF VARIOUS TYPES IN STOCK.
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"TELIPHONE 1983,
AGENTS in FOOCHÓW, AMCY, SWATOW and CANTON
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CO.
COLONIAL
DISPENSARY.
FANCY PERFUMES,
HAU DE COLOGNE,
TOILET SOAPS,
MANICURE SETA
SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS.
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IN BOND
$21.00
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