SATURDAY, “ JANUARY 15, 1921,
GAMES ADDAMS
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HONGKONG.
KOWLOON DOCK BALL.
CHARMING DECORATIVE SCRIME.
MAMMOTH SHIP'S SALOON.
WEST POT BEATEN 1568. WORK SHAFI
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11.-Corned Ox-tongue. 12.Melton Mowbray Pork Pies 13.-Green Pess.
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14. Boiled Potatoes. 15.-Chicken Salad, 16.-Assorted Salad."
17.-Compore of Fruit and Custard 18-Ice Meringues:
THE CHINA MAIL.
one of the
BRILLIANT RECITAL
PROF. BELAREVSKI AT PIANO.
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SECOND OF SERIES.
(b) Scherzo,
:
(c) Funeral March. (d) Finale. II-Chopin-(e) 2 Etudes,
(b) Nocturze. (c) Polonaise. HI-Balakirer,Skylark.
Scriabine-Erude. IV-Liszt (a) Loreley.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
PEAK CLUB.
Notice to Members and Subscribers;- GRAND CONCERT
On TUESDAY next, the 18th inst..
at 9.15 p.
MISS VERA MIROWA
the distinguished Art Dansense MR. LEO PODOLSKY Brilliant Modern Pianist. Tickets for Members and Sub- scribers and their Guests: $3.00 anch.
JOHN BENTLEY, Hon. Sec.
BILLIARDS.
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for our compatitors history does not so relate; H we did, those repair
were so badly done (laughter) or the seacocks were left open on so, many occasions that on the advent of the P. & O. and other fine vessels it was considered advisable to put repair work and docking into other more responsible, possibly, lesa
The second recital, given yesterday dangerous harde (laughter)Iclaim
at City Ha by Prot Alexander that whatever may have been the Sklarevski the distinguished pianist, necessity for another dock we J. with a most enjoyable entertainment. furnished an enthusiastic audience M. & Co.give it the lead. It was more than ever apparent that (Laughter.) And as founders of the Hongkong and the player possessed, in addition to Whampoa Dock Co, in 1863 was the remarkable skill, a depth of under- head of my firm and the other was standing and an ability at interpreta- the late Sir Thomas Sutherland of tion, that few can equal. The pro the P. & Q. I presume that the programme of the recital was as follows: of docking and repair work were not
L-Beethoven-Sonata op. 26. so remunerative in these days as
(a)Andante and variations. they are now otherwise I cannot conceive of our giving them up- laughter and applause)-It is with considerable interest, therefore, that i I find myself-replying to this toast to- night, and although I have occasionally with my right eye on profits for the to deal with your worthy manager
The actual ball of the staff of the
Dock Co. and my left eye on the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Cm-
costs to the various other interests I pany more familiarly known as the
represent, I trust that on the whole Kowloon Docka-was held last migat
(laughter)-In case I may be lasen all parties are fairly well satisfed at the yards in Kowloon. It was an
! extraordinarily pleasing function.
wrongly by some re share The Committee had done a notable Hon. Mr. W. Chatham C.M.G..tor tells me there is not much to choose of recitals will take place next Tues- holders I would mention that my doc The Third and last of the series piece of work in transforming the Ms. Potter and Dr. Forsyth, Mrs between either eye, great moulding folt of the big ship Sutherland and Mr. King Salter, Mrs extremely bre (lauchier) which be crowded with admirers of Prof. both being day, when it is expected the hall will building plant into an artistically de-Clark and Mr. J. W. Graham, Miss fact I would like both Mr Dyer and Sklarevski's talent.
Pärvis and Mr. D. McMurray, Lady all sharehold rs in the Indo-Chins Chater and Mr. Wallace, Mrs. Dyer carefully to note. An undertaking and Hon. Mr. J. Johnstone. Mrs of this nature, which plays a large Chatham and Sir Paz Chater, Mrs. part in the welfare of the Colony, is, Forsyth and Mr. H. P. White, Ms. I largely dependent on the assistance TAILS TOPPE K AT COURT, Hall and Mr. Gox. Mrs. Davison and it rectises from the Government M. J. S. Gardiner, Mrs. Pearce and through its Mr. Hogg, Mr Morrison and Capt.I think
officials. and! 1 will be Davison, Mr. E. L. Hosie. Mr. T-the opinion of the Company, from Sutherland, Mr. T. M. Morrison. the general manager Inside the building, an humer room
The Chairman submitted the toast wards, when I say that, no Gover man whose attendance at the RELIEF (Socation of 18th Decem of canvas had been built, concealing of The King"; then proposed "The meat official could have given the the bare steel framework and iror Guests." He extended them a hearty Company greater assistance when- roof, and this was lighted with hun welcome and associated with the toest ever it was required than bas the dreds of electric lights and Chinese the name of Mr. Chatham, the Direc- retiring Director of Public Works, Lanterns The ballroom was decor tor of Public Works. The Chairman whom I have the honour, on behalf ated to represent the saloon of said. Dr. Johnson defined an engineer of this Company, to wish God-speed nammoth liner. The setting was as one who subdued the forces of and the very best very bright and colourful. Around nature 10 man's use. Everyone com- (Applause) the hall were pains, ferns, and flowing to Hongkong must be pressed Mr Garraway associated himself Hongkong for a considerable period,
porated ballroom; it bad made excel- lent provision for the transportation of its guests from the Hongkong side; the music, supper, and other arrange- ments were all that could be desired. and generous hospitality was the key- note of the evening. It was the sort of event that will endure long in the recollections of those fortunate enough to be there.
19. Stawberry Ice Cream. 20.-Assorted Pastry.
21. Coffee.
Mr. R. M. Dyer presided, and the following were at the official table: Mrs. Johnstone, Lady Ho Tang and
of
voiting
+430?
(b) Racocry March. All were presented brilliantly, the portunity for the demonstration "of varied offerings giving unu mal op marvellous technique and sympathy.
MISSING GERMAN.
WHERE IS HE?
Supreme Court is desired. He is
Mr. HO KUM TONG CUPS Played at PALACE HOTEL, Kowloon, Entries close on January 20, 1921. 1st Prize Cup valued at $200.00. 2nd Prize Cap valued at $100,00. 3rd Prize Cup valued at $ 50.00. Highest Break Cup valued at
$50.00.
Entrance Fees $3.00 to be davoted
to Local Charities.
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CHINESE CUSTOMS
USDER
NOTIFICATION.
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INDER instructions from the In- spector General of Customs the Somewhere, in Hongkong is a Ger- Collection of SURTAS for FAMINE ber, 19201 is POSTPONED Titl J. Riecken of Canton, called (farther notice. here to give expert testimony as to the quality of 2 consignment of needles involved in the suit of R. Negre against Joe Moraes for $7,799 damages Tuck.→→→
out every time
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Being the first German to enter
about noon.
ers, interspersed with arm chairs, and with what the engineer had done in with the remarks made by the Hon.it was necessary to get special the trellis that encircled the room car- the Colony, and that was very largely Mr John Johnstone, adding that as He was due here on Thursday permission for him to land, ried the flags of the Allies in Imuri- due to the Department Mr. Chatham to bonuses the staff would be pleased ous profusion. The lighting effect represented. (Applause He had to receive any that came along, but
to give his was ingenious and artistic, the ceiling always helped forward schemes of would rather do without them if they evidence in Chambers before the appearing to be set with jewels. development and all movements for could be incorporated in aur pay. Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice There was a large centre piece sur the good of the Colony. (Applause.)-(Laughter and applause)
Gompertz, Thursday afternoon. rounded by ten squares, the whole
The Hon. Mr. Chatham said it was} Dr. Forsyth proposed "the Ladies," However, te did not appear. The making a most attractive pattern of his privilege, on behalf of the guests: and, in a humorous speech, said hearing was put off until yesterday softly colored lights. On the wall to thank the Dock Staff for their righ this toast at this annual gathering. Colony by yesterday morning's boat.
For many years I have proposed
morning. was an electric sign, containing the royal entertainment.
Sure enough, be arrived in the I any of the Figures 1886-1921. the period the guests had not enjoyed themselves, it My remarks have been the same Dock Company had been in exist was certainly mix the fault of the every time and the reporters have Still he did not put in an appearance ence, and this alternately glowed and Dock Stadt. In asking them to drink left them
at the Court, and again the hearing Laded. The dining hall also was the toast of The Hongkong and laughter) but this time I am was put over until this morning. charmingly decorated, the principal Whampoa Dock Co. and Staff Mr. going to make some new ones." Even then he did not show up. Nor feature being the ceiling, with its Chatham said it was many years since hinted that he was in "the sere and for the defence, by whom he was One of Dr. Forsyth's "new remarks" has he got in touch with the solicitors large inverted dome of yellow, blue and be wimessed a launch that was co yellow leat," a pink, from which was suspended a big sidered of great importance at the
statement which summoned. yellow Lampshade. In the centre time the launch of the "Hygeia
called forth loud denials. were the letters H.W.D.C." Sin. 1891 by Lady Des Voeux, the wife
Mr. RH B. Mitchell responded rounded with coloured lights. On the of the then Governor. The ship was
for the ladies. walls were the flags of the Allies then regarded as a marvellous feat but tions goes chiefly to Mr. H. G. The credit for theflective decora The other rooms-card rooms, but to day it would shrink in 'importance Cooper, who designed the general FOR SALE -1x 3 HP: MOTOR, cloak-rooms and entrances also were beside what the Dock Co. was cap scheme and supervised the work; prettily illuminated and decorated.
100 volts, 50 cycles, 1,000 revs. able of doing. The establishments of to Mr. W. Greig, who had much to and 3 switches. Apply Box 1249 c/o: The guests mumbered more than the Dock Company had expanded, and do with its successful accomplish"China Mail," 400. Among those invited were; several times it had been recessary ment: and to Mr. F. C. Coleman, Sir Paul and Lady Chater, Hons. for them to take additional land. Very who did such wonders with the light- Mr. and Mrs. Chatham, Hon. Mr.little of the old works remained, and, ing scheme. In fact, all who had John Johnstone and Mrs. Johnstone in the course of the next few years. part in the organization of the ball Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tong, Mr. practically all the old buildings would were the recipients of congratulations H. P. White, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. disappear Their energetic manager. for the excellence of the arrange. Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, Mr. Mr. Chatham said, was largely rements. They were-Messrs. J. G. Gardiner. Dr. and Mrs. Urquhart, sponsible for the great developments Garraway (Chairman). H. G. Cooper Dr and Mrs. Grove,. Dr. Brown, Dr. that had taken place. (Cheers.) (Vice-Chairman), R. J. Goodman
bonuses to their staff." (Loud ap- plause.). He coupled The toast with the names of the Hon. Mr. John Johnstone and Mr. Garraway.
Committee: Messrs. J. Crookdale, W. Greig, R. M. Mitchell, J. O. Mo Laggan, J. Puncheon, R. A. Ramsay. M.C's: Messrs. J. Puncheon, W. Greig, J. Parkes, G. Henderson and Mr. W. Baxter (Hon. Secretary.)
and Mrs. Forsyth, Mr. and Mrs. K. May theCompany" concluded Mr. (Acting Hon. Treasurer). E. Greig, Mr. Shaw, Captain and Chatham,tong pay, dividends and Mrs. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. A. O Lang, M. King Saker. Mr. and Mrs. Ypey, Capt. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Capt. and Mrs. G. D. Arthur. Mr. D. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Cox. Mr. J. H. Wallace, Mr. J. W. Graham also representatives ol ceived. Bradley & Co., Macdonald & Co..
The toast was enthusiastically re-
The Hon. Mr. John Johnstone, Cosmo. Dock. Carmichael and Clark, who was received with loud applause, Indo-China S.N. Co., O.S.K., said: I feel I cannot do justice in T.K.K., N.Y.K.. and other shipping responding for the staff who hope companies and prominent firms. to receive many annual bonuses--
Music was furnished by the Band | (laughter) without dragging in a
of the Wiltshire Regiment, and the programme of dances was as follows:
Extra Waltz
I Lancers
2: One Step
3 Wahz
4 Caledonians
5 Fox Trot
6 Highland Schottishe
INTERNAL.
Extra Waltz
7 Waltz
8 Lancers
9 One Step
10 Fox Trot
11 Waitz
12 One Step
13 Eightsome Reel
14 Fox-Trot
15. Waltz
16 Caledonians
17 One Step
15 Maxina
19 Quadrilles
20 Fox Trot
21 Walcz
22 One Step
11
Пеп:
-Öx-tail Soup.
DENNISTON PLAYERS.
RETURN VIET
ENTIRELY NEW REFERTOIRË.
little bit of "ancient history. Article III. of the Treaty of Nanking, signed at Nanking on August 29, 1842,-
The Denniston Flayers, the com/ ("ob," and laughter) and subse-pany that scored such a big hit with quently ratified at Hongkong on the local European come unity when June 25, 1843, státes, "That it showed here about six months ago, it being obviously desirable will open at the Theatre Royal on that British subjects should have January 24, according to Mr. H. воле port wherest they may Neville, the advance agent, who has | careen and refit their ships,
as been in Hongkong for the last two required, and keep stores for that days. purpose, His Majesty, the Emperor
The Denniston Players, who will of China cedes to Her Majesty the arrive here from Manila on January Queen of Great Britain the Island 21, will put on a pumber of shows of Hongkong to be possessed in now playing on Broadway. perpetuity by Her Britannic Majesty
the Queen." It will this be seen
that the needs of British shipping
were
"the considerations that A very interesting picture will prompted the acquisition of this be shown at the Hongkong Theatre island, and the passage of time to-night when Clara Kimball Young has more than justified the foresight will be seen in "The Reason Why," of those who were responsible for its an admirable film which will be selection. If seventy-nine years ago shown until Tuesday next. During we were dependent upon shipping for the 7.15 p.m. peformance the first our welfare and had consequently to and second episodes of a Select pic equip ourselves to repair such vessels
"A Million Dollars ture entitled,
CROUP..
as used the port how much more 80 Reward, will be shown, besides some An elaborate supper, provided by to-day? To answer my own question delightful comedies. the Hongkong Hotel, was served at I would say that the only economic o'clock. Following was the asset that Hongkong possesses is her harbour and the facilities which it gives for vesselby-of every fing using this gateway to ChinaTVERY young-child is susceptibl, to The firm I have the honour to re-ful disease attacks your little one before E' croup. Don't wait until this dreade present were at Macao and Canton you prepare for it. It comes in the in those early days, and on the sign-night when chemists ahops argi unelly ing of the Treaty of Nanking they closed, and this siône thonid be promptly moved to Hongkong, and warning "Get and keep Chamberlin's "BECUE BY EST" "PontTM a repair-yard acta quickly and in absolutely harmless
Boert Bemedy at indianerer fathe" and allyway for our own vessels, For sale by all Obemista a Store Whether or no we executed repairs | keepers.
2.- Beet-Tez. 3.-Lobster Salad. 4.---Soused Fish. 5-Roast Turkey. 6.-Roast Capon. 7-Roast Pheasant.
#ROLS" "SICIe di Lamb,
9-Roast Beef." 10.—York Ham.
The question is: Where is he?
FOR SALE.
THEATRE
-W G. LAY, Commissioner of Chinese CustomË,
Kowloon and District, BO. Inspector General of Chinese
Contacts York Buldings, Hongkong, Jannary 14, 1991.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
HE Undersigned hare received in- structions to sell by Public Auction (* coco OF THE CONCIAXED),
..on
January 19, 1921, commencing at 2.30
WEDNESDAY
pm, at their Exles Rooma, No. 4 Der Vort Road, Corner of Ice House Street, Tweed and Woollen Suitings. Pure Indigo Sergu,
04
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Superior quality lengths eat to suit pureka SOTT-
On view day of sale. 12 Tix:-Cash.
! HUGHES & HOUGE,
Auctioneer Hongkong, January 16, 1921.
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VERA MIROWA the distinguished at Danseuse and
LEO PODOLSKY
the Brilliant Modern Pianist
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