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ADVERSARIA.
(Continued from Puge 4.)
HONGKONG,
CHASE. ČEPICE S MUS MAYOR Stow Boo
BALMAIN BOLD) 201
RELICE WIET PRANCE FOLLYCH ZAS WORK SED
LOCAL AND GETERIL
The Victoria Recreation Club is holding a fancy dress ball at the Club this evening.
them a true. answer. It ought to be added here that it was only af,
Mr. Cheng Check-hin has been sort of wave of intolerance that I met, when i must needed the other appointed by the Governor a director of the Widows' and Orphans' Pensions
"NOTES IN CIRCULATION.
AVERAGE AMOUNT.
RETURNS FOR DECEMASA.
The following are the returns of the average, amount of bank potes in circulation and of specie în rè- serve in Hongkong, daring the month ended December 31, 1920, as certified by the managers of the respective Banks
Benka Chartered Bank of
Jodia Australia
Average Specie in
Amour.
and China $79087,563 $5,000, DOO“ Hongkong and
Shanghai Backing Corporation,_..... Mercanti Fank of India, Limited:
249,350 12,000,000 1,000,009 534,000
· Total.............................50,139,42 14,556,000
*Sterling Securities deposited with the Crown Agents valued at £550,000. †Securities with the Crown Agents £150,000.
thing. Since then many of them, rice Mr. Eusebio Honorato d'Aquino, OUR HARBOUR THIEVES. including Mr. Moxon, have upgur-1.5.0, retired. ently Warned to recognize that there is nothing so very intoler-1
The Mercantile Bank of India
able at the China Mail. They Ltd, has lodged with the Crown read ne now, and like us, or why Agents the sum of £180,000 in Frod are we pampering as we aring Loan as security against their There is it a little group of Dief notes in circulation. hanis, of Last Pitchers, who mum-
A GLARING CASE.
STEAMER ROBBED IN THE NIGHT.
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Hongkong bas a bad name for
THE CHINA MAIL.
ENTERTAINMENT.
THEATRE ROYAL HONGKONG.
CHEFALO AND PALERMO OPEN
TONIGHT IN PRESENCE
OF GOVERNOR.
successes
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS..
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
this year's RACE MEETING will be held on the 23rd, 24th, 25th. and 26th February and, not as pre- vicusly stated.
By Order,
R.JS PATERSON,
Clerk of the Courne.
Hongkong. January 8, 1921.
OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION.
A MEETING, to which all Old Boys are invited, will be held at the SCHOOL on TUESDAY, January 18, 1921, at 5.30 p.m.
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Agenda-To ELECT COMMITTEE and to Discuss PLANS for the year.
This (SATURDAY) evening in the Theatre Royal, Hongkong, Chefalo and tarr, magie, illusions and delight, com Palermo commerce their season of mys-
mencing at 9.15 sharp. Chefalo, the male star artist of the company, toen most of the wonderful feats in the first part, and Magdalens Falormo, the lady star of the company, appears for the DIOCESAN BOYS' SCHOOL, most part in the second part in the gorgeous settings entitled "The Garden of lystery." The world famed a of these magicians are now too well known to need recapitulation so smuse |ment lovers of Hongkong are assured of an uungually fize and unique entertain- ment, this evening quite out of the beaten track which is something the people have been waiting for. Magda lans Palermo in addition to her wonder- ful magic also wears several gorgeous gowns, doing we remarkably quick changes. In addition she will be seen in a Spanish dance and she and Chefalo in the mal, Asgentine Tanga. A dis- tinguished audience is expected to be present including His Excellency the Governor, Lady Stubbs and Party. There will be changes of programme during the week with the one and only matines for next Samrday afternoon. Sets for to-night's performance can be reserved at Monkie's until one o'clock and by telephone to the theatre from about eight o'clock this evening. The
Moutris's daily including the matinee. THEATRE ROYAL
ble demunciations of us, and would) Land at Tsat Tze Mui, having robbery indeed, cases of open piracy straf is if they could. These in an area of 21,000 square feet, will quite close at hand are not unknown tolerants wonder why people smile be sold at P.WD. Office on Monday.but it is rather surprising, when they show their hand. It is January 10 at 3 p.m. The annual not to say disturbing, that plan for the remainder of the season is at became, thank God, there was a rental is $96, and the upset price sub-trzium of truth in Mr Moxon's | $2,520. spech. It is because there are
Day Englishawn left who have The total output of the Kailan sefcient tolerance In tolerate Mining Administration's mines for honesty of purpose, and bold the week ending December 25, 1920, speech, and the square deal. The amounted to 97,783 tons and the show something more than toler-sales during the period, to 78,851 ance for a 'writer who doesn't give tons.
a damn for anybody, who has
I hope these sincere
a steamer of · more than Is thousand tons anchored outside the channel towards Green Island, within a cable of the occulting buoy, can be stripped in the night of massive brass gratings lashed to the skylights
HONGKONG.
on account of bad weather To-night Saturday,
and awnings furled along the centre ridge pole for the same reason, They were daring thieves who boarded the "Phranang" (Captain
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at 9.15
IN THE PRESENCE OF HIS EXCEL- LENCY THE GOVERNOR
W. T. FEATHERSTONE. Headmaster.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
IKE Undersigned have received in- Latenctions to sell by Public AnETÍCH:
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WEDNESDAY Jan. 12, 1921, commencing as 11.30 1,21, at No. 402 Des Voeux Road West,
„FOR LOCOUNT OF SUR DOXCREVID)
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THE Undersigned have received in- Estractions to sell by Public Auction
nothing to gain fmm anybody, ant Among the passengers who left nothing to fear from antholy. by the ss. "Monteagle" yesterday. Heney), which arrived here from
was Miss Marie Lee, for the past Saigon on the evening of January 4, The Greatest and Most Extraordinary are THURSDAY, January. 13, 1821, five years Sister-in-charge of the likewise clever for the police ap- Victoria Hospital, Barker Road, whoparently have been unable to trace retires on pension."
Are. -
CHEERI Thoughts of tolerance will not be found in- tolerable by anybody. But if they By the time they appear I shall be at sea again, and it would He waste of time to come mad to the office with the often threaten ed booting."
But if they can keep their Wrath warm for a day or two, I will be on hand again next week, and ready, as always. to receive callers. I must, how-| ever, war them that although I am an Englishman, born and bred they must not be misled by Mr. Moxon. My chief characteristic intolerance of personal violence, and I always try to eradicate it be eradicating the violent.
HONGKONG TRADE.
MARKET REMAINS LIFELESS.
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Much interest was shows in the boxing entertainment provided last right at the Victoria Recreation Club by Mr. Logan and a number of well known sportsmen. There were many in attendance, including a number of ladies.
Mr. W. J. Stokes, local Secretary of the Marine Engineers' Guild of China, will arrive here about Monday. the 10th, inst, and will call a special meeting. on Tuesday, 11th. Jacuary, 1921 at 5.45 p.m. sharp, in the Guild Office.
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the stolen property or to apprehend the offenders-a manifestly difficult task, it must be added in fairness, in view of the presence of so many junks and sampans in the vicinity of the robbery.
TERRIBLE DEATH,
CRUSHED BETWEEN THAM CARS.
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DOWNTOWN ACCIDENT.
A Chinese, about 55 years of age, Tenders are invited by the Gov-was yesterday crushed to death ernment for the lease of Crown land between two tram cars on Des Voeux at the rear of the new Harbour office Road West, at Centre Street, Accor buildings for Eve years from February ding to the statements of witnesses, be 1. The area is about 8,000 square started to cross the street in front feet and the upset Crown rent $7.50 of a car going East, failing to notice a month. The conditions of lease the approach of a car going in the permit the lessee to erect buildings opposite direction. Before the motor. for the purpose of holding public per man of this car could set the brakes. the car struck him, throwing formances.
him in the marrow space between the Certen Goods.The market remains The following have been two tracks. Caught between the lifeless and there is little, likelihood nominated by the Governor as mem-
two cars, he was almost instantly of a revival of business before China bers of the Court of the University Police Station had the body removed killed. Sab-Inspector Wills of No. 7 New Year. Manchester prices con of Hongkong Chau Siu-ki, Chow tinue on the decline.
Shou-son, Rt. Rev. Charles Ridley to the Mortuary.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT.
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Cotton Piece Goods and Fancy
Cotton Yarn.Very moderate- pur-Duppuy, Bishop of Victoria, Charles chases have been effected for immedi-Montague Ede, George Thomas ate requirements. principally for the Edkins, Ho Kwong, Sir Ellis Kadoorie, Yunnan market. Pates have declined Robert Hormus Kotewall, Ng Horts all round. Quotations are more or Rt. Rev. Bishop D. Pozzoni, Alexan- Jess nominal as follows:-No. 10s der Gordon Stephen, Tso Seen-wan: $165/190: No. 12s $170/195: No.
163 $185 205: No. 20s $190/212." Chefalo, the magician, gave a Arrivals 7,000 bales Sales 3,000 private exhibition of his abilities as bales. Shipments mil. Unsold stock a sleight of hand artist to a gathering 12.000 bales. Bargains 12.000 bales. of representatives of the Press, yes- Woollens.-Small sales of sergesterday afternoon in the offices of the are reported otherwise, there is nothing | Hongkong Telegraph. 'He did many interesting tricks with cards, rings, doing.
Raw Cottons.-Market is very and other articles, making them quier and values are easier. Follow appear and disappear with bewilder- ing are nominal quotations-Indian inx rapidity. His performance was grades at $26/30 per picul and Chi-perfect in every respect. He opens nese grades at $27/33 per picul. his season to-night at the Theatre Metals Metal prices from London Royal. His Excellency the Governor are lower, and are advised as being will attend now below cost of production The
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A CHARGE OF, OSE DOLLAR. IS MADE FOR ALL NOTICES DER THIS READING,
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inherent avidity for
A coolie without the almost ***was squeeze" revealed in the
genial person THE Undersigned have received to- stractions to sell by Pabile Auction, of Ah Kwong who was
(For Account of the Concerned), his standing with
vehicle in Bond Road yesterday afternoon when motor car No. 258 ran into him and knocked him down. For unately the chauffeur was able to slow the car down immediately before the impact, and the only injury the amiable coolie suffered was a small scratch on the leg. The chauffeur offered 30 ceats as compensation. but be refused to accept the money declaring that be was satisfied that the occurrence was a pure accident, and that he was prepared to let the
matter drop.
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WOMAN STRANGLED.
WHAT WAS THI MOTIVE?
GOVERNMENT HOUSE COOLIE ARRESTED,
A house coolie named Tong Tim, employed at. Government House, has been arrested, charged with the murder of Chan Chenk, an amah employed by a Peak Resident, whose body was found, last Sunday on the path between Lower and Upper Albert Roads, near the Government Offices.
market is quiet. Locally there is During December the very little doing. Fair stocks are maximum temperature was 68.7 and held, and appear to be going into cor- the minimum 61.3. There were sumption very slowly. It is unlikely 105.1 hours of sunshine, and 1810 there will be any active demand until inches of rain. The rainfall for the
Hervey Magnificst, Camidge after the Chinese New Year. Tin-month of December at the Botanical
(1th morning); Nunc Dimittiz, Barnby; Hymas, 79, 78, 298. plates have been reported sold at Gardens was 0.92ins. on 12 days, at $11.50 and Steel Bars at $6.50 to the Matilda Hospital, Mount Kellett,
it was 0.55ins. on 13 days, and at Wealeyan Church Wanchai. $7.00.
Flour Market Report:-Stock: the Police Station, Talpo, it was
(OPPOSITE BOTAL 2
NAVAL HOSPITAJ) About 200.000 sacks. Quotations: 059ins. ou 7 days. The total falls American Patent $4.75 per sack for the year at the same stations.
January 9th. American Cut off $3.38 per sack; were respectively 124.04ins. on 173
Various stories are put forward by ject:-"The Hidden Word';" Eren- American Straight $3.20 per sack days, 9797ins" on 185 days, and Divine Bervice: Morning, 10.15 Sub-
ing 6 Subject: & question of acquaintances of the victim to ac Shanghai Flour 2nd $3.10 per sack. 120.56ins. on 163 days. The total
rainfall at the Observatory was values" Prescher: Rev. C. Clouston count for the crime. Some claim Petroles Products.-No change.
107.88ina, on 161 days..
Forni H. C. P. Afternoon, 8. Bunday that she was killed by a jealous School Sundries and Conis.-Market is
sweetheart, while others hold that Wesleyan Ballors' and Foldiers' Home, she was murdered by a man to whom again ezsier. The latest price 're-
During the quarter ended De (Corner of Arenal Street Praya ceived from London for Belgian Glass |
East) 8 pm. P..Ay Address by the she had loaned money-$150, it. of fair average sizes is 26/- per case cember 31, six samples of brandy
Chaplain, 815 pan. Gospel Meeting, was stated when she approached eit. this port
Market steady on and six of run were examined at the
him with a view to obtaining settle conducted by Lieut. Bryant, B.E Government Laboratory. In each account of suitakiness of stock.."
case three were found adulterated One adulteration was found in six- teen samples
Salipetire-Stock 300 bags. Mar-
ket strong.
Monday 8.15 p.m. Fellowship Meeting-ment of the debt before the Chinese Wednesday, 15 pm. Wesley Guild. New Year.
The post mortem revealed that the woman died of strangulation. The coolie who has been arrested pleaded not guilty, and on the application of the police was-remanded until Toës- day nèrt.'
mik examined. First Church of Christ Scientists
MacDonnell Road. The return of samples examined under the Sale of Food and Drugs
A bye-law under the Ordinance Ordinance, 1896, shows that of six "to authorise the making of bye-laws samples of beer, two of gin, four of
in respect of Holt's Wharf," which is port and two of sherry examined all
to be moved in the Legislative Coun- were found to be genuine. Of six
Sunday, 11.15 a.m. Wednesday, 5.30 p.m..
A Chinese merchant living at
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in, the employment of the Manager were found to be adulterated. Out of his shroff a youth named Tang Tao
After his bout with. "Eddie " Walters at the V.R.C. Last night, Sergt
WEDNESDAY, January 19, 1921, at 10:30 am, at No. 3, Peak Road, THE SUNDER HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Plate, Linen, Curtains,
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