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WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 22, 1920.
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A.B.C, ITE EMTION WASTERY INTO
BKYTLAYS
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MERCURY MOTOR CAR
00.
59-61 Des Voeux Road Central,
HONGKONG.
GENERAL OPract↑ 13:05 MAXY BRANER &
BOELSON Roan
BRANCH
NOW HOOK
WEST PUNË BRANCH 1545
WORK BODE-
WHERE A WOMAN SCORES; OVER A MAN.
ON HAVING A GOOD CRY.
[Written for the China Mail, by a lady.]
A good cry is a luxury. And herein, a woman triumphs
-over a mere man.
If only I were a man!" is an off-repeated saying-less often heard I must confess in these days of suf- fragettes, women waiters, tram con. doctors and even women preachers. And yet a man is barred from the soothing effects of a good cry. When' things go horribly wrong and the world seems topsy-turvy my lady retires to her bedroom and gets over it."
A BIG BLAZE.
TWELVE HOUSES GUTTED.
SMALL, BOY-MISSING.
A big fire which caused the destruction of twelve houses, and possibly the death of a small boy who
181 CHINA MATE.
TIFFIN ON-THE
KANOW NA
ADVERSARIUS" AMONG THE
TAIPANS.
UNLAWFUL LOTTERY
STICKETS... –
TEN THOUSAND SEIZED:
ARREST ON STAR FERRY WHARF,
Before Magistrate Dyer Ball this The Ching. Mail has already demonies, a Chinge was charged at scribed the beautiful, big, Steamer the instance of Sub-laspector Moore, Kanowna," now in harbour and on with the unlawful possession of the Australia run. You shold see
10,000 poplu lottery ickets..
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.
THE Offices and Stations of the CHINESE MARITIME CUSTOMS for Kowloon and District WILL BE CLOSED to Public Business on MONDAY, the 27th September, and on FRIDAY, the 8th October. The Stations The Inspector said that the defen. will also be CLOSED on SUNDAY, the wharf yesterday, and the tickets
H. LOGAN RUSSELL, '
was carrying. were found in a basket which be
her wide sweep of "deck, with its dant was arrested on the Star Fe 10th October.
broad promenades, and broader are for dancing or sports. The cabins are what they should be and the dining saloon is one of the handsomest ever seen in the port..
We had a reporter present, which was lucky, because Mr. Parr made a quite appropriate speech, which you may read below; but we also had by connivance with a man who has sense of humour-most notorious " Ad-| versarius "--smuggled amongst the guests. He was routed out of the Saikes Hoe and conveyed aboard among the respectable peoplč. He was sober enough to escape notice. He has scribbled for us his impressions as follows:
**First rate riffio, although they gave me caviare when I asked for is reported missing, broke out in the pate de foie gras. The Australian main street of Kowloon City yester-beer served was Number One, with day evening.
just the right body and tang. They
The alarm was given at 6.30 p.mi...“ and the police were promptly on the Put me right amongst the taipans, and scene with two small engines. The say! They talked just like ordinary fames were located in No. 62, Main decent fellows, full of fun, and rather Seemed almost human in amusing. Street, and were blazing fiercely.
Mr. Pa most impres Hoses here at once played on the many cases, burning house, but the flames, fanned sively polite and courteous. I'd ha' by the breeze, proved very stubborn, made a speech myself, but I make it and soon spread to the neighbouring rule never to talk before ladies. I houses.
suppose the Kanowna must be The police then telephoned for named after a place in Western Aus- assistance from the Central Fire tralia, that I once visited. There Station, which received the call at 6,55 were only two pubs there, and they p.m. A firefloat and thirty firemen used to compete to see which could| If she is newly wed or her good under Assistant Superintendent Mossgive the best free lunch.
I rendem men is long-suffering, she may choose end A. Ș. P. King were at once ber his shoulder as a fitting place for despatched to the scene. the outpouring of her feelings and they arrived at 7.15, four houses had lachrymese glands. But wherever already been gutted, and four 'other?, this takes place she emerges from it, on the opposite side of the road, like the sun after an April shower were blazing feriously. The
嘻嘻
man, on the other hand, relieves his feelings by a copious fow of language, by speaking roughly to his dag or possibly beating his wife.
When Here the garrulous old ass drivels on about quite irrelevant matters, se we cut him of, and introduce the reporter's part.
The Hon. Mr. E.V.D. Parr welcomed
to the E. and A. fleet, and he to the "Kanowna,” the latest addition thought they
and is ready to deal with any occa; fire fighters got to work immediately the guests on behalf of the Company sion that may arise.
playing on the fames with hoses from the firefloat and the main pipe on land. However, their work was not easy, as all the houses in, the vicinity were low structures, and it was impossible to get at the names with any effect.
An outburst like this can hardly have such an efficacious effect on the mind and seems a little bard on the dog, the wife, or whatever it is that
comes to hand.
great.
was
and
2
to the
would agree that she was a beautiful ship (Hear, hear). All of them there were more or less personally interested in the Four other houses were soon China-Australia trade and felt that at ignited, and the fire grew so rapidly splendid opening in China for the the present time there was ว that all efforts were confined to Tears, ide tears. I know not saving the other houses in the many and varied commodities that
Australia could what they mean," says the poet. It vicinity. Attention was accordingly
produce vice
there. tersa goes without saying that Tennyson, turned to the undamaged houses being à man, did not know the full and these were successfully saved
demand in Austraila meaning of these "little drops of, by confining the fames to the for China exports. The geographical water," upon which a woman falls burning houses, "every one of position of Australis was eminently favourable for trade with which was completely gutted before China. The voyage was one of back when all resources fail.
"My dear I could have cried!" the flames were got under control. the finest weather voyages in the you will hear one woman say to The firemen worked strenuously world. After sighting the Philippine another, and you will know that if throughout the night and stood by Islands until they got she had only done so she would in the smouldering debris until very southern part of the Barrier Reef a all probability not be relating her late this morning. woes to her friend with such gusto. The cause of the outbreak was
most lovely and practically inland was experienced for The refreshing burst of tears would attributed to the upsetting of an oil sea voyage have cleared her vision and the lamp in No. 62. Luckily the fire about a fortnight. In fact who would troubles which seemed mountain-high broke out early in the night and all remain on shore, when at very little would have shrunk down into mole- the immates of the houses in the such a. trip to the most interesting
additional expense they could take jo bills.
vicinity were able to escape into the The women of the present day a street. They did not have time of countries on such a magni much stronger minded set than the however, to save their belongings, knew that "hands across the sea
ficent ship as the "Kanowna?" They "Dotas” and “Wide Wide World" and property estimated to the value maidens of a few years ago, and of $41.000, was consumed by the were stretching towards Australia undoubtedly the women of the future fames in the twelve gutted houses, from all parts of the Empire and will have acquired many more man- A small boy from No. 62 is reported ber that Hongkong was Included in they would ask Australia to remem ly traits.
But it is to be hoped for their sakes and for the good of those with whom they have to live that the fature generation will still occasion. ally indulge in a good cry!
HONEY CHANGERS CHARGED.
LICENCE PROVISIONS
INFRINGED.
missing.
SEAMEN'S BOARDING HOU BE.
LICENCE NOT OBTAINED. |
PROSECUTION AGAINST A JAPANESE
Sub-Inspector Jackson this mora- ing charged a Japanese named Joe Yamakama, before the Marise Magistrate, Commander C. W. Beck- with, RN, with unlawfully keeping a seamen's boarding house at No. 47. Praya East, without a permit-from the Harbour Master.
The defendant pleaded not
At the Magistracy this morning. before Magistrate Dyer Ball, Sub- guilty." Laspector, MeNab Wilson, MC, Inspector Jackson said that he
be
that category. They trusted for China that the time would not for hence when she would settle her differences and give fully of ber valuable resources to the [continued prosperity of trade between the two continents. He asked the company to drink to the prosperity of trade between China and Australis and success to the "Kanowna.
The toast was heartily received.
ACID THROWING CASE.
ACCUSED REMANDED.
PATIENTS OUT OF HOSPITAL.
charged three money changers visited "the premises at 415 pm, An elderly Chinese was this morn carrying no business at No. 123. on the 14th, and asked to seeing brought before Magistrate Orme, Connaught Road Central, No. 104 the master. defendant,said that on remand, charged with causing in- Wellington Street, and No. 158 he WE the master. Witness juries to a Chinese youth and his Shanghai Street, respectively, with then asked the defendant if he had a mother, in Wanchal by throwing unlawfully committing a breach of boarding horse licence, and he re- corrosive acid at them, Mont their licences by falling to show the plied in the negative. The only Inspector Kent, who. prosecuted. correct number of Hongkong silver licence the defendant could produce said, that the complainants had dollars, as shown by their account was one for a restaurant. Witness en- already been discharged from books.
quired from the defendant if he had) hospital, and he was prepared to They pleaded guilty and were fined any boarders, and the defendant proceed with the case at any time $10 each.
said that he had three American sea- now," Another money changer carrying men living on the premises.
Mr. Leo d'Almada appeared for on business at No. 600, Queen's The Magistrate imposed a fine of the defence. Road Central, who was charged with $10 or seven days' hard labour, and unlawfully submitting a false return cautioned the defendant not to take to the CSP, was fined $20. His in any more European milous without licence was cancelled by the C.S.P.
first getting a boarders" licence.
A RENT CLAIM,
DIFENDANT CONSENTS TO JUDGMSHT,
RULE OF THE ROAD,
HARBOUR PROSECUTIOYS,
LAUNCH MASTERS CHARGED,
Before the Mariné Magistrate,"
The Magistrate fixed "the hear ing of the case for 2.15 on Monday next.,
MURDER CHARGE.-
ANTTHÉR MA¬"ARRESTED,
BRUTAL OUTRAGS: RECALLED.
Commander CW: Beckwith, R.N." A Chinese drac ve ilusioned at In the Summary Court this mord at the Marine Court, this morning, | Wsnchal, yesterday pining-arrested. ing, before Prisne Judge, Mr. Justice | the master of stram lanach #H.D.5*- a Chinese in Queen's Road East, 1. R. Wond, the suit of M. S. Mehts charged the masters of steam launches suspected to have been "concernat agalest Coins Lam, for the recovery "Kwongfung" "Kwongon”*** Hofs in the armed robbery, at No. 68, if #45ashying - rent due from the hùng,” and. Lašking.* with failing to Carchick Street, Kennedy - Towa defendant to the plaintiff in respect observe the rules of the road in the in Al läșt, lt, which in 167|| of the second floor of 24, Ice House, harbour of the Colony, to wit, keep year old Chinese boy was benfäily Stockt; for the saŋuth of July was to the starboard side of the central: done to death." "In connection "with concluded. Mr. Leo D'Almada, on fairway when under way,med this case, 'one man has already been behalf of the defendant consenting They all pleaded guilty in arrested and is, at present in police to judgment.
ghế each case the Magistrate explained, cushyly awaiting trial on a charge Mr. A. Howan appeared for the the regulations to the defendanta | of murder. Two other men are sull
and diamlased them with a caution. at large,
}
The defendant denied that the tickets were lottery tickets, and invit ed the Magistrate to examine them.
The Chief Chinese Detective said that the tickets produced were special popin tickets. The drawing was to take place at Samchun on the 15th of the Moon.
"The defendant said that they were incomplete, as they did not have numbers on them.
The Magistrate imposed a fine of $250 or three months' hard labour.
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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
structions to sell by Public Anction, Undersigned has received in-
[FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNI),
од
TUESDAY,
Acting Deputy Commissioner
of Castor
Kowloon and District,
in charge temporarily. York Buildings, Hongkong, September 21, 1990. KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY.
NOTICE.
THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTI
FIXD that the AFTERNOON UP EXPRESS TRAIN 10 CANTON at present advertised to leave KOWLOON st 3.00 .x. will, on and after THURS DAT, September 23rd sad until farther notice, leave at 915 2.x. Last Terry 1.55 PM.
By Order.
FL. P. WINSLOW.
Manager. Kowloon, September 22, 1990. THE HONGKONG A WEAMPDA
DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
September 28, 1920, commencing a 2.30 NOTI
pm, at their Haler Rooms, No. 8, Des Fox Road, Corner of
Ice House Street,
A Small Consignment of WHITE GOODS, æ, &c, Comprising:-..
Pillow Cases, White Satin Quilts, Turkish Towels, Bath Towels, Bath Sheets, Double Bed Sheets, Battenberg and Drawnwork Bedspreads, Table Covers, Crochet and Drawnwork Doilies, Table Cloths, Linen Damask Serviettes,
4150
A few lots of Bellow Valises, Kit Bags, Suit Cases, and Attache Cases.
". And Two Pairs Prismatic Binoculars. (All new goods and in small lots.) FT:-Cash
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Audioneer Hongkong, September 22, 1920.
. {TUR 4000USH OF THE CONCERSED),
TUESDAY, September 28, 1930, cammenting at 2,80 p.m. at their 8xler Rooms, No. 8, Des Forex Bosd, Corner of
Ice House Street TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNI TURE, BRASS, TEAKWOOD TWIN BEDSTEAD AND BRASS-MOUNTED BLASTEADS, CARPETS,
dic
dc.
Bedroom
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the SHARE REGISTER · and TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the fat fo the 9th October, 1920, both days inclusive.
Warrants for the Interim Dividend can be had at the Office of the Company, 2. Qaren's Baldinga, Bongkong, on and after the 11th prox.
"
Br Order of the Board,
JAS. W. GRAHAM,
Acting Chief Manager. Hongkong. September 22: 1920.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUR.
ANNGAL AQUATIC SPORTS will be held on
THURSDAY, 30th Sept; FRIDAY, 1st
October, at 4.30 PM. and on SATURDAY, 2nd October, at 4.30 P.M..
LINTRY FORMS can be had from
SECRETARIES of CLUBS or on application to the undersigned. Entries CLOSE on MONDAY, the 27th instant' and will not be accepted unless accom- panied by Entrance Fees to
R. C. WITCHELL,
Hon. Soaretary, Hongkong, September 22, 1980. ..-
WISEMAN,
LTD.
DINNER DANCE
OD
MONDAY, Sept 27th.
$1.50
comprising: Cherfield Sofas, Arm-chairs favor? Folding Card and Occasional Tables, One Upholstered Solte, Twin Bedsteads, farge and small Ward-
altare, morising Teakwood DINNER and DANCE $200 robes, Dressing Table, and Chair, Wa DANCING ONLY. stands, a famed Taskwood), Side- boards, Dimmer Wacons Extension Dia- Ing Tables and Chin, Dicher Servlaes, Crookery,"wid. Hase · Wars, Cooking Stores, Callery, "ân, thank Room Tenafle, Slettro-Platvi WELD
Blackwood and Tonkwood Screens,
Klostre Beading Lamps and Fans,
quantity of Hackwood Furniture, išda Tables, « Chafer, Cabinets, Fiatures. Carpete, now and second hand,"
Also
Three American Ice Chests, 1 Picsha.te. And
One 12-bore Flammerless Gun with Case, Oliver Typewriter.
Fér --Cish.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hoogkona, September 22, 1820
D. M. GOODALL, Manager.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Turk Undersigned have received insires. tions to sell by Public Ancilon,
On
FRIDAY, Septembar 21, 1920, at 3 pm
at No. 14 Godown, of the Hongkong & Kowloon-Wharf & Godown
Ca., Ltd., Kowloon.
33 Tons Pig Iron. Toras-Caab on delivery,
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, Sept. 21, 1920.
We have just unpacked the
SMOKING MIXTURE
"CHAIRMAN (Medium)
"BOARDMAN" (M
"RECORDER" (Fall)
"DUNHILL Pipes:
have just re-eived a small shiptsent of the shore
which we are disposing it may resumablo
TABAQUERIA FILIPINA,
19 Ice Houss Street.
NOTICES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO
SOLE AGENTS FOR SPALDING'S ATHLETIC GOODS OUR STOCK OF
FOOTBALL GEAR.
IS NOW REPLETE IN EVERY DETAIL.
AGENTS FO
SHILLCOCK'S
FAMOUS
FOOT BALLS
INCLUDING THE "Mc GREGOR PRICES FROM $7.50 ER.
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THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.
(THE COLUMBIA SHOP)
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37, Queen's Bos-d 'Central. 1, 3, & 4, Chin Laže Street
CABLE "BONTON."
PEPSODENT
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FRESH STOCK JUST ARRIVED.
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Telephone Na 1877,
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Produce of Havila,
Price per case
Price per ca
4 doz. Otas
$19.00
6 doz. Pints
$18.00
duty extra,
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