TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1920.
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OBITUARY.
MR. GEORGE IRELAND.
HONGKONG.
DEATH ON CHRISTMAS DAY. Christmas Day was saddened for many by the death early that morning
TELPRES
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Bow Bors
BLENIOR ROAD} WHAT POINT BRANCH 1545 WORK SKOP
ITALIAN CIRCUS.
SUCCESSFUL' SEASON.
SENSATIONAL FEATS
YAUMATI SENSATION.
EUROPEAN FOLIDE SERGEANT SHOT DEAD.
ANOTHER WOUNDED.
EXVOLVER BÅTTEE WITH DESPERATS
KOBBERS.
THE CHINA MAIL.
FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.
[SY COURTESY "HONGKONG DAILY
JAPAN REFUSES TO HAND OVER ANFUITES.
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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
LADIES' GOLF.
WODEHOUSE CUE. Shanghai
Mrs Arthur and Mrs' Parce, Mrs Mrs
foursomes over Fanling Old Course, of the difference between- combined handicaps allowed: No matches to be played on Wednesdays, PERINO, Dec. 27. The Japanese Legation publishes. The draw is as follows:
'Saturdays Sundays and Holidays.
the official rext of its reply to "the In the course of a revolver battle Waichisopa, on December 24, Winfield and Mrs Ross byes. between the palice and an armed which the Japanese Government again, Hale and Mrs Margan v. Miss Duff declines to hand over the Aafaites. and Mrs Jobrstone, Mrs Lafrentz and robber gang at Yaumati last night, pointing out that precedents in sup Mes Harston v. Miss Lowe and Mis Lance Sergeant R. C. Gardiner was port of such action are numerous Griffin, Mrs. Hill and Mrs Hancock shot dead and Lance Sergeant J. R. Spain, South America and
v. Mrs Leslie Smith and Mrs Moxon, McWalter was wounded in the arm, countries.
Mrs Maitland and Mrs Humphreys Yeh Kung-choe's visit to Mukden v. Mrs Duff and Mrs Drew. The details, of the tragedy are as is regarded as evidence of the soli Meare and Mrs Jameson, Mrs Flem- Mies followsA couple of days ago the darity of the Chahli Party, though re-ing and Mrs Holmes byes. Yaumati police received information port suggests that efforts are being that an armed robbery had been made for the restoration of Tuan Chi- planned to take place on Mondayiti and the pardon of the Antites. night at No. 315, Reclamation Street.
ARRTYILA.
other
Bostock's Royal Italian Circus, the appearance of which had been eager of Mr. George Ireland, manager of y anticipated by old as well as Steps were immediately taken to LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. the China Light and Power Co. Ltd, young, opened at Ming Yuen Garden, faustrate it. At 8.30 pm, Inspector at his home in Kowloon. The North Point, on Saturday night, and Caygill, Sub-Inspector Ogg. Lance funeral, which took place at Happy proved to be well up to expectations, Sergeants Gardiner. MeWalter and Valley the same day, was largely Those who attended the opening attended in spite of the short notice night, and the various performances Ellis, with a posse of Chinese con- given. Messrs Doonithorne and given during the bolidays, were well stables, proceeded to Reclamation Grunsul were the chief mourners,entertained. The show is commend Street and there took cover i
were numerous - beautiful jably well organized, and moves with
a precision and smoothness that positions opposite and on either side speaks of excellent direction; and of house No. 315. The watchers the acts are uniformly of a high had waited for nearly an hour when standard.
suddenlyarevolver shot was beard and whistles were blown. Immediately
generous
The s.s. "Tyndareus,” Capt. E Francis, 7.172 tons, arrived this morning at 7.30. z.m. From Manila with 117 tons of general cargo and 11 bags of mail.
The ss. Sapporo Maru No. 8." Capr. Y. Kumara. 1,323 tons, arrived this morning at 8 2.m. from Sama- rang with 2,900 tons of sugar
DEPIETURES.
CLRIRINCES
1st and 2nd rounds to be played by January, 21st.
PIANOFORTE RECITALS
given by- PROFESSOR SKLÁREVSKI in the St. Andrew's Hall, City Hall
“on the 10th and 14th January,
at 5.30 p.m. sharp.
A fine Chickering Grand supplied by the Anderson Music Co. will be used
Tickets can be obtained at the Anderson" Music Co or from Prof Danenberg.
Prices $3, $2 & $1.
TO LET.
STRUTHERS AND DIXON, INC.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
There wreaths.
The late Mr Ireland was bom at Staveley, Westmoreland. He joined the Associated Portland Cement Co. Ltd. at Greenhithe, in 1900, and was There are numerous animal acts, with them until 1915 when he took as well as sensational feats of skill up the management of the China by team and individual performers. afterwards, a Chinese was seen to Light and Fower Co. in Kowloon. The animals are all trained to perfec- leave No. 315 and run in the direc-}· big the deceased's management. tion, and their various clever feats tion of the Fraya. Inspector Caygill sailed for Shanghai vit Amoy at ZoomNISHED EUROPEAN FLAT, in
The s."Saiyang." Capt. Gimbs, welcomed with
LEP-In early February, FUR- mumerous improvement took place were
The clowns kept the fired at the running man, but missed today with 1,100 tons of general, Kowloon 3 ROOMS and all conven- through his expert advice which was applause. much appreciated. Two years ago audience in ripples of laughter. The This shot evidently surprised the rob- cargo.
¡teness. Apply Box No, 1949, 20" CRISA he contracted seriors symptoms of performers on the trapeze and slack bers who had" no suspicion The s.5. "Nagano Maru." Capt.
Har consumption, but appeared to benefit wire were all good, some of the that they were surrounded by, police. Tsukada, sailed for New York viz! considerably from a protracted health especially performing amazing
Manila and Singapore at 4 p.m. to-day stunts". with a nonchalance and Three more men rusted out of the with 1.000 tons of general cargo. trip to California. Shortly after his return he suffered another break ease that testified to thorough mas-house, and firing recklessly, followed down in health and took a trip to tery of their art.
the first man. Leaving their hiding
the places. police engaged "the Yunnanfu which, however, did bi
fugitives in a running fight in the course of which many shots were exchanged but without effect, the robbers escaping unharmed. While others continued the chase, Inspector Caygill, accompanied by a few of his men, rushed the ground floor of house No. 315. Although they expected to be received with a volley than by other robbess thought to be still in the house, they were surprised to
the find
place deserted except for Lance Sergeant Gardiner who was lying on the ground un- conscious in a pool of blood, and Sergeant McWalter who was stand- ing nearby nursing a flesh wound in the left arm. Lance Sergeant Gardi ner was at once lifted on to a bed where an examinatim showed that
Special mention should be made of o good, and after a long and trying Mdile. Lorens and her graceful Tlness he passed away about 7.30 on work on the lofty trapeze and rope; Calimas morning. Of a very quietMaxime and his marvellors reck and unassuming disposition Mr.lessness on the slack wire; the Ireland was greatly esteemed by all flying act of the Arkos Trio; and who came in contact with bite. He the versatility of Spuds," both in belonged to Gravesend and was, we his tumbling, and in his humorous believe married bat had no family, miscellany with his companion clown. Mrs. Ireland was with her husband The others also are entitled to high at the last and to her the deep commendation. Each number on
the community is the programme is one of merit. sympathy of
"Two performances are given daily, - extended.
at 5 pm. and 9.15 p.m. At 4.30 p.m. and 8.45 pm a Sensational Glide of Life" is given outdoors as a free attraction.
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MRS. MOWBRAY NORTHCOTE.
It was with the deepest regret that the many friends of Mr. Mowbray Stafford Northcote, the well-known and popular secretary of the Hong- kong Land Investment Co., learned of the death of his wife on December 27 after a very long laess. The de- ceased lady, who had lived a good number of years in Hongkong took to her bed some months ago, and al though her condition improved from the to time, and she was expected to recover soun, she took a turn for the worse on the night of the 26th and passed peacefully away in the small hours of yesterday morning. The funeral, which took place at
BLASTING OPERATIONS.
`A COOLIE'S DEATH
CONTRACTOR'S FOREMAN FINED.
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The ss."Lisang." Br.. cleared to-day and will sait for Kobe at 6.30 a.m. to-morrow.
8. S. "WEST CACTUS," From SAN FRANCISCO
THE Steamship
The s.s. "Kaifong." Br.. cleared to-day and will sail for Haiphong via Tim Pakhoi är 11 am. io-morrow.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
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NOTICE.
P.P.J. WODEHOUSE, Captain Superintendent of Police. Hongkong, December 25, 1920.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have recived Instrza tions to sell by Public Auction. (For account of the concerned)
THURSDAY, December 20, 1800, at 2.30 path at their Sales Booms, No. 6, - Des Vox Road, Corner of
Ice House Street.
be had been shot through the IT IS NOTIFIED for information abdomen. First aid was immedi- of Owners of PRIVATE CHAIRS ately applied but he expired, and RICKSHAS that licences for without recovering consciousness, Private Chairs, Private Rickshas, and A contractor's foreman was this about a quarter of an hour after the Drivers are due for renewal on January morning brought before Magistrate fatal shot was fired. Sergeant 1st, 1921. Orme charged on remand with an McWalter's wound was dressed.. In lawfully carrying out blasting opera- the meantime a revolver battle was tions Kowloon City during being waged between the escaping prohibited hours, and with criminal robbers and the rest of the police at neglect which caused the death of a the far end of the street. Kumerous coolie.
shots were fired but without further Happy Valley the same day, was Inspector Fox, who prosecuted, casualty to the police. One of the largely attended, and a wealth of said that the accused was in charge robbers, however, was reported to beautiful wreaths was placed on the of the quarry. He carried out blast-have been wounded by District Watch trave. The deepest sympathy willing operations at 3 pan. The impor men No. 3, but managed to get away. be felt for Mr. Northcote.
tant point the prosecution wished to Another robber was captured through Among those
present at the raise was that the accused did not running into the arms of a constable Funeral were Sir Paul Chater, Dr. G wait until all the coolies had taken as he turned into a side lace from P. Jordan, Dr. C. Forsyth, Messrs H. cover before burning the fuse.
Shanghai Street, where the large Percy Smith, A. Forbes, W. A. Han-
The Magistrate remarked that crowd of pedestrians, forced the nibal, D. W. Cameron, J. H. Seth, B. according to the evidence at the in police to cease fire. As the fugitives Seth, W. J. Wilkinson, W. R. Wilkin-quest, the coolies should have run had already mingled with the throng son, A. M. Stark, Hon. P. H. Helyoak, down the hill. Instead, however, and were lost to sight, the chase was A. G. Coppin and her sorrowing several of them took cover behind abandoned, and the police party re- Oné husband, the household staff of ser- the rocks in the vicinity. He was of turned to Reclamation Street. vants and many of the Company's the opinion that at most the accused The captured man was taken to Contractors
was guilty merely of a formal the station. A thorough search of Wreaths were send by "Mow-breach in that he did not see that the ground floor of No. 315, Reclama bray Sir Paul and Lady Chater, all the mer went down the billtion Street was later made under the Dr. and Mrs Jordan, Mr and Mrs The InspectorThat is so. There supervision of Mr King, A.S.P., who Holyoak, Mr and Mrs D. H. Cameron, is no public road in the vicinity and was summoned from Hongkong, but Mr W. Sinclair, Mr B Percy Smith, the nearest house, excepting the nothing of moment was found. The Mr and Mrs J. D. Stephens, Mr and matsheds occupied by the workmen, premises are used by a firm of mano- Mrs J. H. Seth, Mr C. S. Gubbay, was,5,000 yards away,
facturers of fire crackers. All the Mr and Mrs A. G. Coppin, Mr The Magistrate: Is there any fokis deserted the place as soon as AM. Stark, Dr. and Mrs C. particular offence you want to bring the trouble began. Later in the Forsyth, Mr and Mrs W..A. Hannibal, home to the accused?
night detectives brought in several Mrs and Miss Armstrong, Mr. W. Lo-
suspects who were detained pending gan, Mr and Mrs Andrew Forbes, Mrs
enquiries. and Miss Wallace, Mr G. M. Dodwell,
The following official reports copied Mr and Mrs Wilkinson and family, him to carry out the blasting? Iat the Central Police Station this Mr and Mrs Grimble, Mr Harold mean, it would not be fair to punish morning speak for themselves in haring swived from the shore Forte, Seth, The House Servants, Messrs him just because a death had
An armed robbery was attempted Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed. Sai Yuen and others.
occurred.
CHRISTMAS TREE.
ROYAL ARTILLERY MAT. HOME."
CHILDREN ENTERTAINED.
Col. Loring, C.R.A., and officers of
the Royal Artillery were "At Home
The Inspector: No. I think he should be cautioned.
The Magistrate: Did you allow
Plane by Collard & Collard
(in good condition). Txas: ---Cash.
* HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctionow Hongkong, December 23, 1820.
NIPPON TUSEN KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES......
FROM EUROPE AND STRATIS.
TUTE Company's Steamship,
KAGA MARU,”
at No. 315, Reclamation Street, Yau- thas their Goods are being landed and
The Inspector: I did not give mati, at 9.30 p.m. on December 27. placed at their risk in the Horazors & bim permission, but he might have The police interfered. One man was Konzoor, Waar & GODOWY COMPANY'S obtained it.
arrested and three escaped. One is GoDowns at Kowloons where each candgn The Magistrate: There is no believed to be wounded...
ment will be sorted out mark by mark objection to blasting being carried
Sent to the Kowloon mortuary the ❘ and "delivery can be obtained as soon as out in the locality?
body of L/S A41, R.C. Gardiner, shot the Goods are lapdeal, The Inspector No particular through the abdomen in the attempt objection, but he did not have aed armed robbery at No. 315, Re
perrnit.
clamation Street.
The Magistrate: If the blasting Sent to the Government Civil Hor to the families of the regiment, and had been carried out with a permit pital L/S A125, JR. MeWalter, suffer given, on Thursday afternoon in the would have happened all the same. I ing from a bullet wound in the arm R. A. Theatre, Victoria Barracks,
a children's Christmas Tree party and at the proper time the accident
“Optional Goods will be carried on unless
Instructions are given to the contrary be
Lore NOOR, TO-DAT.
Goods not cleared by the 1st January, 1931, will be subject to runt.
Damaged Packages must be Jeft in the
It was an enjoyable occasion. A don't think the public is affected much caused in the attempted armed rob- | Godowna "for "examination” by the Clan- | 4 o'clock tea was served; at sas to the hour of blasting in this bery at No. 315, Reclamation Street signs and the Co'a representadİTUS -
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'clock Wiltshires, and at 6 o'clock impose a fine of $25 on the accused
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Hominated tree, loaded with
The late Sergeant
was a very young man, was stationed FRIDAY. - All-claims must be pro
WEST CACTUS," having arrived from San Francisco via ports on December 26th, 1920, Con- signees are hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the bazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow- loon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd. Kowloon, and stored at Consignees* risk.
Consignees of Cargo must produce an Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Ex- ports, Hongkong, before Bills of Lading will be countersigned.
All broken, chafed and damaged cargo is to be left in the Godowns where it will be examined at 10 am. on Dec. 31st, 1921, by the Company's surveyors Messrs. Carmichael- & Clarita.
All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which they cannot be recognised. No claims will be recognised after the goods have left the Godowns and cargo undelivered on and after January 2nd, 1921, will be subject to rent.
Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for counter- signature immediately.
STRUTHERS & DIXON, INC., Agents for Dir. of Opr. U.S. Shipping Board,: Emergency Fleet Corporation.
12, Des Vœux Road, Central.. Hongkong, December 28, 1920.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
TIKE Undersigned have received fa- structions to sell by Public Auction,
COR THURSDAY, December 30, 1832, Commenting at 11 am.
at Na 25 Godown of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wher! & Godown Co., Ltd, Kowloom.
471 kegs White Zinc,
39 kegs Red Lead,
59 kegs Imperial Dark Green Paint,
31 kegs Paint; *--
20 kegs Green Paint,
20 kegs, White Lead,
20 kegs Dry red lead,
20 cases Metal Polish,
20 drums Turpentine,
5 cases Varnish,
5-cased Enamel,
2 cases Varnish Remover,
1 case Floor Wax, **
Icase Prussian Blue Paint, 1 case Oil Stains,
1 case Medicine Oil
6 cases Soap,
1 bundle Fly paper.
1 bundle Brooms,
I case Canvas Belting
(stored in No. 26 Godown).
in Hongkong with the Manchester sented within ten days of the steamers 160 ceze, White Zinc, Regiment during the latter part of arrival hard, after which date they cannot
Bong kong, December 24, 1820.
81 kegs White Paint,
(stored in No. 13 covered passa
3 bales Twine,
1 case Wire Brushes, 2
2 cases Screws,
1 case Soap
sweets and gifts presided over also gave three good cheers and a the war. He went home for demo be rstognized. No claims will be advise79 kegs Fare Red Lead. by an amiable Santa Claus, was tiger" to show that they meant it. bilisation in 1919 and early this year after the goods have left the Godowna, * revealed to the delighted eyes The theatre was decorated with flags joined the Hongkong Police Force,
KIPPON YUSENT, KAISHA," of the children. The tree had lept by the Commanding Officer of coming out here to take over his
Agente been dressed by the ladies of the HMS." Tamer. The illuminations duties on March 28, of this year. regiment, under the supervision of of the tree were by the Royal Ea He was unmarried but leaves. Mrs. Luring, who utat zy z 38sisgineers under the direction of Capt brother mbo, zith the Asiatic tant to Santa Claus in the distribu Brown, RE Mrx Sandere and Petroleum Company in Shanghai, tion of the presents Lt. Bigg played the piano during the and relatives at home for whom
When it was all over, Santa Claus cinema show, Wheeler Staff Sgt, much sympathy will be telt asked the children to thank Col. and Smith, Wheeler Sgt. Owen, and Sgt. The fanent will start from Abu Boumead a headache ch Mra Loring, the officers and ladies Millar bad charge of other arrange-Observation Pier, opposite Tis, Lok apposts of the regiment." They did. They ments for the entertainment.
BILIOUS HEADACHE,
LIA" Chat is needed is to correct the
Tato Ulamberlain's Tabista: Lane, Wanchal, at 5.15 this evening; and you will soon be as well as oven.
stored in No. 23 Godown).
Hongkong,
SET BROS,
28,1020
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"EVERYTHING FOR THE HOUSE
BRITISH
·COOKING AND CULINARY UTENSILA.
BABY
SCALES
STREL
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION HOUSEHOLDS
JUST RECEIVED
INCLUDING
·SAUCEPANS AND
FISH KETTLES,
SCALPY
BOILER'S
FRY PANS, KETTLES, TEA & COFFEE POTE, HIP, SPONGE AND CHILDREN'S BATHS, TRAVELLING ·BATHS,
HEARTH SUITES, FIRE BRASSES, TAHLE AND KITCHEN CUTLERY, KNIFE MACHINES,
FOOD CHOPPERS. ·
KENTS,
"ALL BRITISH" BRUSHES.
INCLUDING
HAIR AND WHISK BROOMS AND BRUSHES, PLATE, PASTRY, STOVE "AND SAUCEPAN BRUSHES.
CHAMOIS
LEATHERS
TOILET BRUSHES
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
SELYEM
CLOTHS
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
"BABY" GRAND PIANOS
\JUST UNPACKED
FROM
"BROADWOOD", LONDON.
&
“CHICKERING BOSTON,
The finest in the World.
"THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.
16, DES VŒHUX ROAD.
FINE SELECTION OF GOODS
SUITABLE FOR
TELL
NEW YEAR PRESENTS.
CUTEX SETS
MANICURE SETS
Including
COTY'S & HOUBIGANT'S PERĖ HAIR BRUSHES & COMBS
COLGATE'S GIFT BOXES PIPES & VACUUM FLASKS
Etc.
Etc. At Moderate Prices.
COLÒNIAL DISPENSARY,
14 Queen's Bond Central, Hongkong?
Tel. No. 1877.
THE “BON TON" LTD
37, Queen's Road Central
JUST ARRIVED.
An odd 'assortment of Ladies' Hats of the latest French styles and make, no duplicates of any style..
Also Evening Dress and Costume Material and Trimmings, etc.
EXPECTED" SHORTLY.
The universal popular BONTON Corsets,
NEW
YEAR HAMPERS
WE beg to notify Customers that Assorted Hampers amiable festive season may be obtained from us it the following radi
Ho. I HAMPES,
Qt. Moet & Chandon Champagne “Crown Brut-,
Blackberry Brandy
FL.D.O.M
10. Martal's TX Brandy
King George IV W. LA Whisky or Perf
Expert Zawny Port
Old Brown Sherry Bad Best PILUL Old Tom ar Dry Cin
JmBurgoyne's Australian Burgunda Zykdal Pomerantan Bitters
1:01. Gullemácet quampagne. 1 Ph
oyage Australian.
King-Géongs TV ZWAR Whisky
St. Julian Clarer:
DCL OMG, an or
Vino de Pasto Yhley Banić (phick Penezzazan Bisters
-Burgoyne's Ausha:
perior Bich fla King Georg