COMMERCIAL MISSIONS
-TEXTILE EXPIRTS AND THE
FAR FAST.
"An Important meeting of the Man chester Chamber of Commerce was eld on May S. when the question of anding out a commission of experts connected with the cotton trade to the Far East was discussed.
The matter was raised in the House of Commons earlier in the week, and the proposal is already creating con- miderable interest in other industries, The intention, so far as unofficial information is obtainable, is to send fected representatives from the employers organisations, shipping houses, and the textile trade unions e a mission to study on the spot cor ditions surrounding production and the textile requirements of the nations in Japan, India and China. If the scheme is adopted the intention in that this particular business com ision should' travel under Govern mort auspices.
WHEN KISSES WERE WAGES
THE ANY PERFORMERS OF
AN ANCIENT RITE. HA
The Hungerford correspondent of a home paper writing on April 29 said': Kisses and trout and hot punch: there's, a fine trio to make a festival They are the ingredients of Hock tide held bere to day....
What's kissing, to do with trout and hot punch? Well, that goes back i a bit before my time-but you know what these anglers are.
John of Gaunt began it when he gave the town and liberty of Hunger. ford the "Riall fishing," as he called it, in the Kennet and the Du, where, as Evelyn will tell you, some of the finest trout in England swim. That made the free suitors of the town, with their feoffees so rich that they 5000 governed all Hungerford and had their tipstaffs to arrest unman- nerly variety.
But the tipstaffs had no wages till they had served, like Jacob for On May 8 the -Cotton Conference Rachel. Then they reaped a royal manin.cusly urged the Government | reward-a kiss from each maid (and) totale immediate steps to appoint a maids are winsome in Hungerford) bextile commercial mission from and a penny from each trea suitor. Lancashire to visit the Far East to That is why they are called tithing, study the export position and the or taxing. mer, which Berks folk extension of the cotton trade.
call tutti men to-day.
DUTCH SHIPPING AND THE BLACK LIST.
A very pretty squable is said to be in progress between the Admiralty 2nd the Board of Trade concerning Ack-listed vessels in Holland. Although there is such an intense demand for tonnage, it is asserted that considerably over 100.000 tons of Dutch shipping is lying idle be- cause the Admiralty still refuses to acknowledge the official suspension of the Black List, as announced by the Board of Trade. In consequence a good deal of friction has arisen, and those interested would like to know what motive is guiding the Admiralty in their attitude.
MERCANTILE MARINE AND WAR BONUSES,
They hardly ever tip a staff nowadays; but Mr. Jacob and Mr. Hedger, the two bank managers, who have been tutti men this past year, had their right to their reward. Mr. Hedger was shy, though, and sent his caretaker..
DECKED WITH POSIES.
Their staffs decked with posies. these mettlesome fellows collected lots of pennies. But whether they kissed all the maids: and whether the maids were coy, or giggled and let chem-well, it wouldn't be fair to tell, would it?
doors behind them.
Besides, they discreetly shut the
electing its new constable to succeed All this while Hock-tide Court was Mr. Alexander, who bas served since war began a busy man, who is mayor and coroner, escheatory and fec dary and clerk of the market, too. Also they chose a portreeve and a hayward and a water bailiff, to say nothing of the two ale tasters, who, it was hoped, would soon have ale they could taste.
There was a feeling that the two In the House of Commons, on May new tutti men to be chosen or. Fri-1 Dr. Donald asked the Secretary to day should be returned warriors who, the Admiralty if, in view of the fact this four years of war-time, have that bonuses had been awarded to the never been kissed-(not a word of Egy and Army, he could see his Jeanne at the estaminet!)-so Mr.. way to recommend a similar recogni-Mumford and Mr. Gresham sprightly' tion of service to the Mercantile young ex-soldiers both, are strong Marine.
favourites.
Mr. Bridgeman, who replied, said t war bonuses had been paid to phant seamen during the war, and were still being paid to merchant samen who were serving in the Mercantile Marine.
The solemn court over, and the last sibilant kiss silenced, the free suitors adjourned to a good old mid- day dinner in a good old tavern.
And that is where the hot punch comes in.
R.
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KOWLOON.
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TO-MORROW
Grand Change of Programme.
First Performance of Change at the
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MATINEE 5 o'clock.
NEW ACTS
NEW ARTISTES
20
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MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS,
The CPO.S. Co's RMS Empress of THEATRE
Russia arrived at Kobe on June 25, left there June 25, and is due at Nagasaki on June:
The CF.0.8 Co's RMS. Monteagle from Vladivostock arrived at Vancouver on June 20
The CF.0.8. Co's RMS. Methven from Hongkong on May 29, arrived at Vancouver on June 19
The N. Y.E.s.a. Rangoon Maru (Caletta bine) left Moji for this port on the 28th June, and is expected here or the lat July.
The F.I.E s.. Aujjuku Mery (Bombay Line) left Bombay for this port via Singapore on the 24th June, and is į expected here on the 18th July.
Latest Advices.
The T.K.K. 8 Kiyo Muru left Moji June 94 and is due at this Port| June 20, a.m.
ROYAL.
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION
of the
EMPIRE
POST OFFICE.
GENERAL HOLIDAY. The General Post Office will be open an Tuesday, 14 July, from 8 am to noon -valy,
There will be one delivery of ordinary. correspondence, and one collection of letters from the Pillar Boxes.
Sk
The Money Order Office will be entirely olceed.
The District Post Offices will be open from 3.10. to 9am, and from 8 p.m. to 6 pm with the exception of Kowloon Office which will be open from 8 sm. to s sim. only.
There will be one delivery from District Offices at noon.
Allied soldiers in the varicas borspitals. In Siberia are badly in need of reading matter. Any books, newspapers, etc. for their use banded in at the G.P.U. will be packed and forwarded to them free.
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The pareal port service to Cubs in suspended.
It is notified that all restrictions as to the use of wireless Telegraphy byr Marchant Vessels on the China Station have been abolished.
The Bervices to Germany, Asstria, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire ace suspended.
No unofficial latter addressed to Abadiaz, Ahwaz or Mohammersh in the Persian Gulf may exceed eight conces in weight.
The insured letter and insured parcel services between Egypt (or in transis through Egypt) and Cyprus are tempor arily suspended.
Uninsured parcels for the United Kingdom will in future be forwarded from Hongkong in bags and the Public are therefore advised to pack such partels very carefully.
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SUNDAY, June 29.
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WEDNESDAY, July 2
The N... st. Tarbs Next Bare GEORGE ROSS Manila and Australia-Per CHANGSHA
left Kobe for this port via
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Joze, and is expected here on the The ONE-MAN-MUSIC-HALL?
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The N.Y.K, .s. Shinryu Haru (Bombay
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Moji on the 25th June and is
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The T.KK... Persia Maru arrived at Yokohama June 25 and sails Jane.
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SATURDAY, Jura 36. Bangkok-Per TJITAROEM, §_a.m.
37, as per schedule, for Honolula VAUDEVILLE BANQUET i, North China and Japas
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The N. Y. K... Shingo Mars (Calcutta Line) left Calcutta for this port vis Singapore on the 23rd June, and is expected liers on the 14th July. The NY... Aame Maru (European Line) left London for this port via Suez Canal on the 14th June, and in expected here or the 20th July. The O.P.0.9.Co's RMS. Empress of Asia arrived at Tokohams on June 21, and is due at Vancouver on June 30 The Admiral Line's as. Wert Munhan is due to arrive here from Shanghai via Manila on or about July 1. The N.Y.K. 8.a. Katori Mars (American Lire) arrived at Yokohams on the 16th Juce, and is expected here ou the 2nd Jal.
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The TEK. LL Nippon Moru arrived at Yokohama 18th June and will sail 22nd June, se per schedule, being duo at this Port 30th June.
The P. M.. 8. Co.'s sa. Ecuador left
Ban Francisco on May 31 The T.K.K... Tenyo Haru sailed from Ban Francisco June 11, as por schedule, and is due to arrive at Hongkong July 14.
The NY.K. Inaba Mare (Europena) Lind) left London. for this port via Suez Canal on the 31st May, and is expected here on the 10th July. The T.K.Ka. Shinyo Mars arrived at Yokohama Juno 1 and will sail Jaze 4 for Honolulu and tan Francisco as per schedule. The T.K.K. s.5. Stipo Mars arrived at! "Yokohama May 13 and sails May 17! according to schedule for Ban Francisco en-route to South America.
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via Kobe Per JAPAN, 11 4.m. Straits and Bangkok-Per HAIYANG,
Noon Weihaiwai and Chefoo-Per HUIOHOW,
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Shanghai and North China-For
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VAUDEVILLE"
SPECIAL HATINEE SATURDAY, at 4:30 pm.
TO OR FOW (BATURDAY NIGHT) & MONDAY TIRST CHANGE, "OF PROGRAMME
The Brilhant Revusical Production
THE FOLLIES Written and produced by GECEGE BOSS
Admission $3, $281. Broking at MOUTRIES.
(With apofoxtes to " Joan of Arc.") Tis ready now! Ta rundy now! And its size will aurprise everyone 'It excels all expecta ilan It demands your approbation Tis ready, pow Tia roudly now! Bo do not hesitate
hot buy today, without delay Orals you my lie to late.“
SUNDAY, June 29.- Bwatow, Amoy and Formosa via Keelung
-Per KAIJO MARU, 9am,'
Java and Port Moresby vis Batavia
Per TJIMANOOK, 9 &... MONDAY, June 30. Bits and Bangkok-Per KATSURA
MARU, 9am..
-TUESDAY, July 1, Shanghai and North China Fer
BINKIANG. U au
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow-Per HAI-
HONG, Noon
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FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1919
ENTERTAINMENTS.
THE
TEL. No. 1743
CORONET. No,
TO NIGHT {
1742
TONIGHT!!
At 6.15 and 9.15 pm
Mack Semnet's Masterpiece
66
MICKEY"
Featuring
MABEL NORMAND.
Prices for both
Ferformances. } $1.00 & 60 cts.
Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at ROBINSON'S,
VICTORIA THEATRE.
THURSDAY TO SUNDAY.
"THE MIDNIGHT STAGE.”
We are showing a fine film entitled “TËR MIDNIGHT STAGE' Adapted from Sir Henry Irving's Bistoric Success.
"THE LYONS
MAIL"
SATURDAY'S MATINET
(2.15 & 5 'p.m ),
"HANDS UP.
Booking at ANDERSON'S.
(Episodes 13 & 14.)
HONGKONG THEATRE.
Tel. 2511.
JUNE 25, 26, 27. Showing:-Gaumont British Füm 1st Episode-6 parts.
"ULTUS'
Exciting. Thrilling, Sensational,
The above film is in three episodes.
Tel. 9511.
Ist Episode-6 parts. 2nd Episode-4 parts. 3rd Episode-5 parts.
Saturday 28th June. Showing And Episodes Wednesday 2nd July,
3rd
Booking at the THEATRE
DON'T FORGET [1]
The Republic Motor Boats for year picnics and outings.
ARRIVALS.
TELEPHONE 307 on 1257.
Write or Call, MOK LIN, Managing Director.
June 27. CHENGTU, Brit., 1,330 tons, from Bangkok, Capt. Pennefather, B. & 8.,
C13.
LEVER BROTHERS, LTD.
NEW DIRECTORS.
At a meeting of directors of Lever Bruthers, Ltd, held at Port Sunlight, Mr. E. Leonard Cook (chairman of CHINGCHOW, Brit, 1,135 tons, from Edward Cook and Co. Ltd., soap Whampoa, Capt. J. Dogie, B.T. & Co., manufacturers, London, (Mr. Ernest B7...
Walls (chairman of Christopher Bangkok, Capt. Morse, B. & S., C.#facturers, Bristol), and Mr. C. R. LUCHOW, Brit, 1,201 tons, from Thomas and Bros., Ltd, soap manu SUI AN, Brit, 760 tons, from Macao, and Sons, Ltd., soap manufacturers, Baker (director of Joseph. Watson Capt. Chrispin, B.B. Co, Wharf.
KINBHAN, Brit., 1,099 tone, from Loods), were elected to seats on the Canton, Capt. Smith, 8.B. Co.; Wharf.
board. KONG NING, Brit, 481 tons, from Canton, Capt. J. Taylor, Banker & Co., Whart
WAH ON, Chi, 433 thus, from Kong-
Straits, Bangkok, Ceylon, Mauritius, moon, Capt. W. J. Collon, Poo Tai 3.8.
South Africa, India vis Dhannah Co., What. kodi. Egypt and EUROPE
a BUEZ Per IDOMENEUS
Noes
The Parcel Mail will to closed
on Monday, June 30, at 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, Jaly 2..
CLEARANCES.
June 17.
Shanghai. North China, Japan vis Nazar NISSIN MARU, Jap, 6m for
Baki, Honolulu, Canada, United
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Singapore and Manila, B. &8.
OANFA, Brit., 4 p.m., for London
Brater, Central and Routh Keelong, M.B.E. Americs and EUROPE via BAN FRANCISCO-Per CHINA Rezistration 2,45 am. Lettere 10.30 a.m.
LOCATING WRECKS.
a good deal of work was done in During the latter part of the war instituting methods for the detection of subitarines. Some of these depend. ed on the possibility of detecting the presence of a mass of steel by induc. tive or magnetic effects. Unfor tunately, such methods do not give a Bult is, that if a certain area is to be very large range of action. The re- searched a good deal of time must via be taken up in covering it by the searching vessel It was suggested during the war that these methods might be of use for locating sunken ships. Generally speaking the ap proximate positions of such ships are only to a few miles. The reaalt is. known, but possibly in many cases that a searching vessel equipped with these methods would have a definite starting point. Although some time might be spent in actually locating as would be the cage with the sub- the wreck, this is hardly important
- ANDES MARU, Jap. 4pm, for possible that something along these marine, and it does seem at least. Per Rotterdam, USK
THURSDAY, July angle Bhaughai and North China
SUTYANG, 114,
GEMMEI MARU, Jap, 8 Sydney, Suzuki.
for
MOGAMI MARU, Jap., 8 am,
for
Fer Cheribon, Y.K.K.
FRIDAY, July Swatow. Amoy and Foochow-Por
QUINNEBANG 10am. Straits, Bangkok, Ceylon, Mavriting; South Africa, Indik vis Dhanuah- kodi and BUROPE via SUEZ Por TAMBAARU. Registra tion 8.40 a.m. Letters 10.50.1. SATURDAY, July D. Bhanghai and North China
YINGCHOW, 5pm TUESDAY, July 8, Shanghai and North China Per
TEAN, 11 m.
KAM YING FAT, Chi, 6 Shanghai, Globe & Co.
for
HRIN TAH, Chi., 5 pm., for Canton, Chinees Merchants.
LOONGSANG, Brit.;3 p.m., for Manila J.M. & Co.
BAITAN, Brit, p.m., for Foochow vis Bwatow and Amoy, D.LCo-
lines would be worth following up.
Printed and Publabed for Tax Con by George William Ozon Burkert, Editer, No, 6. Wyndham Strees, Hongkong.