SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1920,
CARLA ANDERER
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WERINER TITAN
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59-81 Des Your Road Central,
HONGKONG.
TO-DAY'S
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#YET POLT BRANCH 134$ *WORK SHOT
CABLES.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
THE COAL STRIKE.
PREMIER'S IMPORTANT STATEMENT.
LONDON, October 22.
THE CHINA MAIL.
FAMINE RELIEF FUND.
AD.C. PRODUCTIONS.
NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF VOUCHERS.
Holders of vouchers lar the A.D.C's forthcoming productions, on
· Oct. 28 and 30 and Nov. 3 are ad-
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY OF
HONGKONG
ARMISTICE NIGHT NOVEMBER 11,
1920
NOTICE
THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH INSURANCE CO., LTD.
(Incorporated in England)
TAVING been appointed Fire Agents Saw. be the ahore named Company. OFF in Hongkong, Canten, Henu and
H
we are prepared to issue Policies at
vised to exchange same for numbered IT is the invention of the ST. seats at Moutrie's without delay, as } GFORGES SOCIETY otherwise they may be disappointed, HONGKONG to hold a SMOKING especially on the Best two nights, for CONCERT in the Theatre Royal on which booking has been exceptionally November 11, at 915 pm heavy. This applies mainly to Chi- Circulars in correction therewith nese purchasers of touchers of which are being posted in each member and quite a large number still remain out any member not træeiving same by standing. The procedure of advance, October 26, is requested to com booking may not be understood by municate with the Honorary Secre them although it is clearly set forth fa on the vouchers, and it is for this pur- pose that their attention is again drawn to the desirability of booking at once.
PLUCKY CHASE RECALLED,
BOLD THIEF CONVICTED.
MAGISTRATE COMPLIMENTS RODGER BROTHERS
The Honerary Secretary will also be glad to receive the names of any Englishmen resident in the Colony who desire to join the Society,
Communications should be ad dressed
The Hon. Secretary, ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY, co. MESSES. GILMAN & Co. L.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
of the
PROPERTY An important statement was made in the House of Commons Before Magistrate Orme yesterday,
Si'nated at by Mr. Lloyd George before the adjournment as regards the the Chinese, who was caught by the Hollywood Road, Hongkong, and strike position He said that the informal discussions with Rodger brothers in Jardine Bazzaregistred in the Land Office as the miners' friends had been taking place during the past alter a long and exciting chase, was Remaining Portion of Inland Lot No. two days with a view to arriving at a conculsion regarding the best time charged on remand with breaking into 702 and the Building thereon-known to summon a conference of owners and miners for full discussions, were the house of Mr. J. A. Fature, No.as No. 233 Hollywood Road to be: pregressing favourably this afternoon, when the very precipitate action of 211, Praya East and stealing a quan- sold by order of the Mortgages by the railwaymen's executive undoubtedly embarrassed both parties.
tity of jewellery and money to the Public Auction, **RASH AND INDISCREET.”
total value of $1,139.
...
He condemned it as an exceedingly rash and indiscreet interference which nobody desired. (Cheers). He was perfectly certain that it had not helped anybody and had been a great misfortune which had added most seriously to the obvious difficulties. Nevertheless, conversations had not been broken off and he hoped they would be resumed hat it would be much easier if the miners were left to conduct negotiations without interference from bodies kimorant of the facts.
EVERY HOUR PRECIOUS.
.
After the burglary, it will be remem bered the defendant went to the Rod- „gers" garden. No. 212, Prayz East. "and there attempted to break open a cash box. Their anendon attracted by the noise made by the defendant, the Rodger brothers gave chase and caught | the defendant.
The Magistrate convicted the de-
"
Mr. Thomas asked Mr. Lloyd George to believe that every bour was precious. He asked him however much he deplored the fendam and passed sentence of six railwaymen's decision and whoever was responsible for it, not, months' hard labour. to allow the decision to prevent the continuance of negotiations. On a further charge of returning He declared his anxiety to find a bridge despite opposition. From banishment, the defendant was from bis own side. He appreciated the Premier a concllatory statement given one year's imprisonment with and reiterated the appeal in the railwaymen's decision not to stop negotia hard labour, the terms to run con
secutively.
The Magistrate complimented the post-Rodger brothers on their prompt action
There is reason to believe that the railwaymen's decision was i carried by a majority in face of Mr. Thomas's efforts to secure the ponement of the strike.
READY FOR EMERGENCIES.
LONDON, October 22. In the House of Commons, Mr. Short introduced a Bill to make excep. tional provisions for the protection of the community in cases of emergency.
IRISH TROWELEA.
A RUMOUR NOT SUBSTANTIATED.
LONDON, October 22.
Rumours of a raid on an armoury at Dublin are not substantiated and appear to have originated in the attack on a policeman who was shot, add wounded.
GREECE'S STRICKEN KING.
PATHETIC SCENE IN THE ROYAL CHAMBER.
SURGEON RACING TO ATHENS.
LONDON, October 21.
A telegram from Athens states that Professor Vidal, who arrived from Paris specially to attend King Alexander left after a pathetic sethe in the royal chamber. His Majesty decorated Professor Vidal and the Govern ment handed him à fee of £12,000. Meanwhile a surgeon, M., Deblet is racing across the Continent from Faris in a special train to Athens where he hopes to arrive on Friday evening. Arrangements have been made to clear, the lines for a non-stop run to Rome. Another special will carry the surgeon to Taranto where a Greek destroyer is waiting with steam up to race to Athens.
POLAND AND BUSSIA
MILITARY OPERATIONS CEASE ON ENTIRE FRONT.
WARSAW, October 21.
Military operations have ceased on the entire front in accordance with
the armistice terms.
which resulted in the defendant's ar- Their action was particularly rest. noteworthy in view of the fact that they did not know whether or not the defendant was armed.
ORGAN RECITAL.
ST. JOHNSCATHEDRAL
MONDAY EVENTING'S PROGRAMME,
The following is the programme of the organ recital to be given in St. John's Cathedral on Monday evening next at 9.15.
1 Allegro Appassionato.Barclay. 2. Narcissus... ..............-....Nevin
..Handel
3 Aria
Mrs. W. H. Bell.
4 Grand Choeur-Guilmast.
5 Melody in F. Rubenstein.
7 The King of Love.....Gounod.
6 In Springtime .........Kinder.
Mrs. W. H. Bell
& The Storm
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Lemmens.
PASSENCERS.
Arrived by the P. & 0, s.s. “Nellore to-day.
Miss Williarus, Capt E. Tapell, Mr L F. Tebbett, Mis Hanger. Miss Ranzer, M's C.. Greix. Mrs M. Pollen, Mrs Barker, Mr and Mrs Bird, Mire Donnathor, Me E. Manus Ber.Ç.A. a. Miss WH. E Ecales, Mr. Mrs. and Miss Draijer, Mr and Mrs Hom
ir Rei h. Mr and Mrs Lezeratres, Mr ad Mr Dinge, Mr and Mrs Button, and Mr J. A. H ̈B.own
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on
TUESDAY.-
the 9th November, 1920, at 3 pm by MESERS. LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers,
at their Auction Rooms in Deddell Street.
The property consists of -- All that equal undivided half share of and in all that prece or parcel of round registered in the Land Office as the RP. of Inland Lot No. 702 together with the building thereon for the terms of 999 years from the known as 233. Hollywood Road held
29th June, 1861 under a Crown Lease dated the 25th January, 1863 and made between Queen Victoria of the
one part and Chan A Kum of the other part.
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Area: 1402 sq. feet or thereabouts." Crown Rest$15 50. Particulars and conditions of sale may be had from:
Or from
The Mortgagee's Solicitors,
MESSES. LO & LO,
Alexandra Buildings,
Des Voeux Road,
*MESSES. LAMMERT BROS,
The Auctioneers.
Curent rates.
UNTON TRADING C Prince's Buildings, ̧
Hongkong, October 23, 1990,
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PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Undersigned have received in
structions to sell by Public Auction
OD.
TUESDAY, October 28, 1970, commencing, ab-11 mily
at No. 31 Godown, (upper) of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co, Ltd,
Kowloon
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(For account of the concerned) 831 bottles Canadian Ciab Whisky (in bond)
(Neels of bottles slightly cracked contents practically intact) Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.
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FRIDAY, Oetober 29, 1920,
commencing at 9.50 pm.
at their Sale Rooms, Duddell Street,
A Collection of V-Inable Chinese Curies. Comprising
5-colored, 3 a loured, and Blue and "White vases, plates: bowls and figures from Kangbi to Towkwang periods, plaques with porcelain panels. Agate, Crystal and Jade ornaments, sc
Also
Sung Celadon vase, One pair Large Black ass with 5-coloured decoration, (Towkwing), "
And
A few pieces Canton Blackwood-ware inst
On view from Thursday, the 28th
Catalogues will be isroed. Tarma-Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT, BROS,
Az=tioneers, Hongkong. October 23, 1990.
JUST ARKIVED A Choice Assortment of AMERICAN CHOCOLATES. THE BE TÉH AMERICAN CANDY STORE.
NOW IN FULL SWING,
15, Pottinger Screet.
A CORONET SUPERSEASON
TO-NIGHT & TO-MORROW
LAST PERFORMANCE OF
"PINTO"
LOOK OUT F.R
MONDAY'S BIG PIOTURE
NOTICES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO
FOR
ENAMELLED WARE.
LARGE
STOCKS
2
FAMOUS
ERITISH
"ANGLO” BRAND
MADES
MUGS.
BOWLS.
PIE DISHES.
PUDDING BASINS
TEA POTS.
COFFEE POTS..
17
BAKING PANS.
HOT WATER
JUGS.
BABY'S BATHS.
COLANDERS.
THE FOLLOWING GOODS HAVE ALSO JUST ARRIVED:
KNIFE MACHINES, CARPET SWEEPERS, WAFFLE MOULDS,
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KENT'S BRUSHES, SPONGES,
· BATH MATS,
AND PRIMUS STOVES
NEW
RECORDS
JUST RECEIVED
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LICENSING SESSIONE.
MAGISTRACY,
IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Meeting of the Licensing Board will be held in the Council Chamber, un FRIDAY, the 5th day of November. 1920, at 12.15 pm, at which the following applications will be considered under the Liquors Consoli Lation Ordinance 1911 and 1917:-
Sitiation of Bo
Whether the app'icant has he'd a licence to sell liquor in the Color y And, il sa, for bow long
Description of
No.
Names of Applicants
Licence
Sign of House.
applied for.
3
Hermon John. Benry White Herbert Nicholas Beaurepaire
Job Witchell
Fritz Albert Chopard
James Henry tigberty...........
Hrs. Flora Blair.
Mrs. Louiss Jane Stewart
Publican's Licence.
The Repulse Bay Hotel Hongkong Hotel....
Rural Building Lot 42, Repulse Bay.
18, & I8A, Des Vaux Bod Central, 1 3, 5, 7, 9
#
11, 13, 15 & 17, Pedder St eet wid 21, 23,
21, & 2, Queen's How Central,
Brown
6
Mr. Yoneko Uretenki..........
Izakichi Seki........
10
Ikuzo Nomura
Tokutaro Miyajima.
12
Joo Yamakawa
13
D. M. Goodall
14
Tokatar Lahiyazs
15
Mrs. Nellie Babbage j.....
16
Torakichi Murata.......
Mrs. Yone Namurs.
Hotel Keeper's Adjunct Licence
Bestacrant Keeper's Adjunct Licence.
King Edward Hotel
Astor House Hotel..
False Hotel Peak Hotel...
Station Hotel Tokyo Hoteles Chitose Hotel. hokadomku Artel Suehiro Hotel Yamakawa Hotel Wizeman Limited
Iroha Hotel Alexandra Cafe Trukinoya Haranoya Hotel
Street, 3rd, 4th and 5th Boo...
13, Queen's Boad Central.
39, Peking Boad, Kowloon..
45 Haiphong Road, Kowloon.. 47. Pia
East
14, Des Voux Boad Central
1. Haufung Late, Wanchai.
18. Des Voeux Road Central 35; 56 & 37. Prays East...... es, & 66, Proya Fast
New application. Applicant at present holds a Restaurant Keeper's Adjunct Licence..
Des Voeux Road Central, and. 4, Ice House
2. &44. Haiphong Road, Kowloon
18; Chamberlain Bosd.
Nathan Boad, Kowloon...
38.37 338-Pettinger Street
years
6,748 Han Feng Lae
4 monthri
C. WILLSON, Guretary to the Liomsing Boardi
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