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No. 17,834 SAR ROTA=+#£¬¬¬EAT-A HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1919 · BEA-*EARFABR
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LONDON, Dec. 18.
LONDON, December 18th. It is reported that the situation in Turkey is becoming worse. The Cabinet A raid n Cork station was carried is much influenced by the Nationalist, out at midnight by two hundred armed with the result that the Provinces and disciplined Sinn Feiners, within becoming increasingly independent Anti-British feeling is growing.
two hundd yards of Police Head quarters. On a whistle signal - the raiders tok up their allotted positions, locked up the signalmen, shu .ers.. drivers are clerks and occupied the station for an hour, searching for an expected consignment of arms military. There have been
PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS."
Lordos, December 18th. In the House of Commons, replying question, Bir Auckland Geddes stated that the Government had
appealed against the Bankey judgment in the care mentioned yesterday,
Early next session," the Government would submit legislation on the lines of the Anti-Dumping Bill. Meanwhile ths Customs had been instructed to allow the importation of all articles
octed
LONDON, December 18th.
Mr. Justice Banker's decision was on test caso by the Manchester chemical manufacturers for the acizure of a don- signment of pyrogallic acid. An embar go proclamation was made in Jsae, but the restrictions were withdrawn on September 1st, except as regards materials for key industries. It is the latter which are now declared illegal
If Mr. Justice Sankey's decision is up. belt by the House of Lords, it will b cessary to introduce a Bill in 1930 in demoifying the Government seizures of, goods under proclamation. The decision has delighted the Free Traders.
Sir John Simon, interviewed, said that! the whole embargo system had been blown,
y-high
A CHURCH AMALGAMATION, ..
LONDON, December 18th. A Special Commission of the. General Assembly of the Established Church of Scotland decided in Edinburgh, yester day, to approach the Government as ro gards legislation becessary for the union of the Church of Sootland and the United Free Church.
THE WAR ON BOLSHETIAṀ.
LONDON, December 18th. 4 semidis statement says that the Bolshevik are concentrating their troopr east of Nagore for their impending offen. aive..
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this was worthy of heavier work, The duet however would have been improved by a slightly quicker tempo. Mr. E. T. Crocker sang "O God have mercy ' in a declamatory fashion but omitted Mendelssohn's delightful light and shade. Such pieces require more delicate treatment;
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The Red C. A. Gimblet, M.A.. chose for is text, the words of St. Paul Sing with melody to the Lord with your hearts and pointed out the importance of music connection with praise the Almighty God. Those who listenas must have been impress- [ed by the Rby gentleman's discourse For the essential part music, both vocal
Church, Miss Hear sang Divire and instemmental played in the
Redeemer nicely but lacked power for sum #composition. We hope to
It is fed that amongst the peses i hear mugs from this lady in the future. terms submitted by the Soviet to the Baltic States was the breaking off of relations with all States warring with sweet melodious voice "One sweetly the Soviet and the expulsion of foreign warships from the Northern Baltio
The Red advance in South Russis, has averaged 50 miles in the past week. They Bro advancing in East Russia unobecked. The Bolsheviks daim-to have captured Navonikolaiev, and takes 50 men and 5
guns.
THE "RIYER CLYDE.""
solemn thought with excellent taste and perfect pitch. Her breathing and phrasing were somewhat faulty in places which affected pure intonation.
Love Divine" sweetly and accept- Miss G. Brock and Mr. Davis sang bly. The duet would have been im proved had Mr. Davis refrained from the use of the portomento when en- deavouring to reach a note which was beyond his register. The same fault was pronounced in Mr. Davis' duet with Mr. Jones, viz. "Thou liftest Thy Divine Petition" from Stainer's Cruci
LONDON, December 18th. in the House of Commons, replying Earl Winterton: Mr. Lloyd George said that the famous steamer River Clyde was lying in Malta very badly damaged. The Government bad decided that the norm fixion. Mr. Jones' sonorous bass in ous expense of repairing her and bring ing her to England was unjustifiable. He promised to consider the question of preserving her at Malta as a national
relic.
AUSTRIA.
PARIB, December '18th. The Supreme Council has informed The augmented choir, which was Dr. Renner that in view of the agitation beautifully balanced rendered "Ye in Vorarlberg, Salzburg and the Tyrol shall dwell in the land with good for self-determination, the Allies will taste and ensemble. oppoer any attempt, contrary to the St. this were Miss N. Williams and Mr. The Soloists in Germain Treaty, to compromise the poli-Hamer: tical or economis independence of Aur very creditably requires more practice Miss N, Williams who sang trin
and experience in voice production
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Further Subscriptions are invited and enunciation. Mr. Hamer was in and may be sent to the Hon. excellent form.
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LONDON, December 18th. It was regretted that Mrs. Brown The Prince of Wales was accorded a was unavoidably absent. great recaption in the City this morning, when he went to the Guildhall to receive Choirmaster, officiated at the organ Mr. F. W. H. Wain, Organist and an addrem of congratulation on the throughout and is to be congratulated success of his visit to Canada and the
Bė.
United States. Large crowds cheered the on the success of the service. Prince as he drove through the beflagged sides sympathetically accompanying streets from York House.
each number he played in-fine style
large
KINEMA NOTES.
THE CORONET,
The Guildhall was crowded with Allegro Moderato-Felix Thorel and distinguished gathering, in- during the offertory and "Märche cluding several Royalties, Lord and Triomphale "Arthur W. Marchant. Lady Haig, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd George. He is worthy of a better instrument. placed in the same category with A screen' classic that critics have Mr. Balfour. Lord Curzon, dr. Bonar A collection was taken on behalf of The Birth of a Nation" and Law, Mr. Chamberlain and other mem- Choir Funds. bers of the Government, Mr. and Mra
Asquith,
the Archbishop of Canterbury
"Hearts of the World, has been
The augmented Choir consisted of: produced under the title of "The the Bishop of London, the High Commis Mesdames Berkley, Hamer, Ling, Hearts of Humanity and will be sioner of Canada and the American Am-Stubbings and Dawson. Misses Han exhibited at the bassador.
Coronet to At the Guildhall, the Recorder read an Sen, Brock, Williams, N. Williams morrow with Dorothy Phillips in the Address congratulating the Prince on and Heart, and Messrs. Hamer, Has principal role. having by his unremitting efforts, Davis, Jones, Roberts, Dawson, Crad- tory of woman's part in the great on kett, Edmonds, Linz, Piercy, Crocker, The Heart of Humanity" is a his natural dignity and courtesy, greatly strengthened the tits binding Canada dock and Lewis. The Choirmaster is war and the bravery of the Red Cross and Britain in loyal attachment to the desirous of thanking all who assisted in working under the very mouths throne and the Empire, and establishing in making the Choir Festival such of German guna anew bend of friendship between Britons success.
of "The The supporting cast Divine Services are held at the Heart of Humanity" includes Wi- liam Stowell, Robert Anderson, Pat O'Malley, Margaret Mann, Walt Whitman, Gloria Joy and others.
and
The
whe
I was
deeply grateful for and 6PM
and long, Who wa chocred loudly Church every Sunday at 10.15 a.m. Special Service Christmas morning
the very cordial welcome, and the congra tulations, which latter were far too warm,
He paid a tribute to the Dominiour at 10.15 x.m aplendid part in the war. His mission to Canada and the United Staten had been undertaken with the keenest pleasure and the warmth of his welcome in New
A GERM DESTROYER.
foundland bad followed him all througo.kaw or blood rais n resultfor carved ivory ball on a pedestal by i
the tour.
At the Diocesan School this morning Mr. H. Sykes, a very populer master, was presented with THERE is no danger whatever from a pair of carved ivory tusks and a Ho bad also
greatly enjoyed his Bret from wound when Obamberlain's in the scholars of classes 1 and 2. This visit to the United States and deeply ap Balm is promptly applied. It is an az is the last Christmas Mr. Sykes will preciated the cordiality with which he tier ptio and destroy the terms which spend in the school as it is expected
entertained at Wabington and Newscuss thefe diacres. It also caULDER York
pal, wounds to bhal without mabaration and be will retire at the end of the term. The Prince subsequently had lunch in one-third the time required by the The gifts were intended by the boys with the Lord Mayor, at the Mansion mal teratomisk. For sale by all Channel to show their appreciation • and House.
gratitude for bis work among them.
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