MONDA AUGUST 29. 1921
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TELEPHONES,
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59-61 Des Voeux Road Central,
WEST POINT BRANCH 1642, WORK SHOP
HONGKONG.
ODDS AND ENDS.
MAINLY SCISSORS LOOT.
U. S. Navy's War Game.
The American Navy is making
ready for a big war game of Virginia Capes, when ten"German craft will be attacked by aeroplanes with Faval 250lb, bombs and army 30016 mbs. The enemy vessels to be destroyed by aircraft or gunfire include four U boats, three destroyers, the cruiser "Frankfurt," and the battle- ship "Oufriesland." They will first be attacked by aircraft at a maximum altitude of 4,000ft, and if anything remains of the German 'craft when the bombing is over, they will be shot cut of the water by American battleships. Great interest attaches to the search for the old American Iowa." which will move
bauleskip
under the radio control of the Ohio, Éve miles astern. While the "fowa, is steaming at maximum speed army and navy seaplanes and four army | dirigibles will demonstrate ite value of an acfial attack.
Corruption in New York.
GENERAL ITEMS.
J
RENTS ORDINANCE,
ALTERNATIVE PREMISES."
WHEN ARE THEY AVAILABLE"?
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE SHARE MARKET.
NEW ASSOCIATION FORMED.
"OPENING ON THURSDAY?»
KOWLOON THEATRE.
CLEVER VARIETY, TURNS.
FOLIES BERGERE ENTERTAINERS.
Under the Rents' Ordinance it is September 1, will see the in An unusually bright and entertain- provided that when a landlord seeks snguration of a new association ining programme is offered at the to elect his tenant he must satisfy connection with the Hongkong share Kowloon Theatre. In addition, to a the Court that there are suitable | market. On that day the Hong-
very:
Amour" Mlle. Vallheda displayed several charming costumes to advant age in coloured flash lights while
alternative premises available" for hong Sharebrokers' Association will delightful Artcraft picture featuring the latter to more into. Just what be opened in the premises irresistible Douglas Fairbanks, Hong "available" means, was a point formerly occupied by Messre, Moxon kong Amusements Ltd. have been. argued out before the Puisre Judge and Taylor in Ice House Street. fortunate in securing three to have Mr. JR. Wood in the Summary This Association has been formed Court on Saturday.
to meet a demand for accommoda. capable entertainers from the Folies The case was the one in which tion which, owing to the fact Bergere, the famous Paris comedy the Tal. Tung firm is trying to secure that the present Hongkong theatre. Assisted by a male partner the ejection of the Fook Tung frm Stock Exchange is limited in its gifted with an excellent voice, and a from premises -owned by the | membership. The new Association former at No. 93 Connaught Road consists of a number of individual young danseuse of very attractive West. Mr. F. C. Jenkin (instructed by brokers and firms of well-known very cordial reception from a record appearance, Mlle. Vall'hedareceived a Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Masier) atanding. It is also understood A gang of 100 coiners has been appeared for the owner and Mr. C. G. that it has the backing little novelty act entitled "Le Globe house on Saturday night. In a pretty. tracked down in Western Germany by |Alabaster · Enstructed by Messrs. of some very wealthy the Bisseldorf police.
D'Almada and Mason) represented investors. The Association will the tenant. Mr. C. D. Wilkinson work on somewhat similar lines to Having killed hedgehogs during was there to keep an eye on the pro- the existing Exchange, so far as her male partner as the moon
ceedings for the Tenants' Association, brokerage and, time of meeting is harvesting at Hope. Derbyshire. The point cropped up after the concerned. It will publish its a sang a number of pleasing songs in the warkers had lastgehog and landlord of the "aternative premises" list
French. Following an effective of quotations daily, by musical entr'acte in which both wution supper,
had given evidence that he wanted having two recognised mediums of them for his own use and was not business. Hengkong cbraes into line singers acquitted themselves with prepared to let them to the Fook with Shanghai which already brasts Credit, Mlle. Vall'heda scored the Tung firm. He denied personal a Stock Exchange and a Saarebrokers' success of the evening with the knowledge of any negotiations on the Association. The Chairman of the young danseuse in a series of clever subject having taken place with new organisation is Mr. A. H Car- dances, her youthful partner creating members of the plaintiff firm. rell, a well-known and popular figure very favourable impression by hec meant that the "alternative premises" takes the Vice chair, while the duties
Mr. Alabaster argued that this in these circles. Mr. M. A.Razack grace and charm
were not "available" within the of Secretary fall to Mr. J. H. Kew meaning of the Ordinance.
Ap a sale of jewels at Christie's £13,000 was obtained in 10 minutes. meeldige of 198 graduated pearls was sold for £3,200,
A sailing vessel has bezi caprared by a Moorish pinto ship off the east of the Spanish zune of Morocco. The vren were carried off into the interior.
Mr. Jenkin urged that two floors of the witness's premises were He was like a seidlite powder-available on August 3 and were and down in a minute," said a available now, ⠀⠀ ison wader in describing at a City quest the excitability of a former prisoner,
Hlaving been bought by the White Star Line, the Cabucbus," a new 35,000 tons eg-German liner, now fring Pat Bunzig, is to be renamed this
Homerig."
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of some camisoles,
After a long series of official By the way, I don't know what a inquiries regarding illicit commissions camisole is. Let me sec soriè," said bribery, and corruption affecting their Williams Treloar at the Guildhall New York building and allied trades, when a man was charged with theft followed by revelations of extortion en the part of mortgage companies. dealing in house properties and also
*Gentleman," Girard, the usur- a few vivid lights projected upon the excessive rates of fire insurancence agent, who died while awaiting companies, the New York Legislative trial in Paris on several charges of Committce turned its attention to poisoning, has been posthumously allegations of "very serious graft" | acquitted of forgery, connecting the police system of New York with numerous private detective
An application by the Channel
agancies. It is alleged that in cases Tunnel Company for permission to of application for the special protect as a new boring machine for experi ion of valuable property in the Wallntal purposes was granted by the Street district and elsewhere taxpa Folkestone Town Council. yers have invariably been referred by
the police to private detective: companies, who consequently secured
King' Alonso ant all the Spanish
a new job and paid the police Cabinet were present at the re- commissions. Howtar"local politics,arial, in Burgos Cathedral, of the always strong in New York, influence remains of the legendary hero of the investigation is not clear yet, but | Spain, the Cid, who died in 1009. there is every prospect of a long series of "muckraking" and much unplea sant reading in the public Press. Sen Sickness Dare.
The theory that cotton wool in the ears can arrest and cure sea sickness cppears to be proving very successful
in practice. A ship's surgeon, who has
experimenting been
with
The Judge: In face of the land- lord's statement that he is not pre- pared to grant a tenancy to defendant and that Jae Court cannot, therefore grant possession?.
CANTON'S GALA DAY.
CITY'S BIG VICTORY PARADE.
Promptly at 6.30 p.m. last Satur day, the Canton parade in celebration of Victory Day started from Tung Yuan (East Garden) and began its march through the city amidst joyous shouting and continuous shooting of firecrackers.
A Douglas Fairbanks picture re quires ΠΟ praise. It is sufficient to say that the irrepressible "Doug" was never to happier role than as "Mr. Fixit,” a lively young man with a delightful) faculty for bringing happiness, to others. Mr. Fixit" it certainly one of Douglas Fairbanks' best pletures.
An interesting British gazette is also included in the programme.
A word of praise Is due to the orchestra which trok, full advantage of the excellent acoustics of the hall.
CORONET THEATRE.
DON'T EVER MARRY.
Mr. Jenkin: If you believe that is true, of course, that's the end of it.
His Honour observed that he had as many suspicions as Mr. Jenkin but he could not see, how he could get over the witness's evidence that he All government buildings, large wanted the premises for his own use. business firms, and residences were Mr. Jenkin expressed his conviction decorated with buntings. The streets that the thing was a "ramp" of the were lighted with special kerosene
Capacity houses at the Coronet first order and urged that it was not lamps. The beautiful arches, most of fair to penalise the plaintiffs if all which were electrically lighted, added Theatre on Saturday laughed and possible evidence was adduced on to the impressiveness of the celebra-laughed again at the delicious.com- both sides and that: portion of ittion unworthy of credence.
which would defeat them was tion is estimated that more tha plications in "Don't Ever Marry," the
The Judge said that he would con- sider his judgment and notify counsel later.
AQUATICS.
INTERPORT SWIMMING.
LATEST POSITION.
Arrangements are proceeding apace with regard to the forthcoming In- terport Swimming contests. The Committee of the VR.C..which has been handling the arrangement's has decided that the interest of the Colony's swimmers will be best to leave the district, as he feels that if served by a representative Selection Committee. This will consist of
The British clergyman, the Rey Philip, Trwin, who was set upon it Miami, Florida, by four masked men tarred and feathered, has decided
he remained his work would be hind-Messrs. J. C. Finch (Royals), R. 1.
irapexy).___
it, told a reporter that dur- Colond Lawrence, the man who ing a recent vorage only one arganised Arabia during the war passenger under his care failed to und has just been lent to the Foreign respond to the new treatment. Ofice by the Colonial Office fur service Frankly, I have been astonished at with the King of the Hedjaz, will the way in which cotton wool in the assist in arranging the restoration of ears acis in these cases," he said. the Moslem holy places trafic.on the "In my experience it i mostly completely effective and almost Hedjaz railway and other routes to
its pre-war extent.
instantaneous.
"Sca sickness is a mysterious business, held by some doctors to be
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
It is estimated that more than most amusing First National "attrac 100,000 men and women participated tion ever screened. This splendid in the parade, including several picture will be shown at the Coronet thousand troops. Headed by a to-night for the last time." military band and a large company of troops, members of 50 labour unions followed with artistic lanterns. and banners bearing words of praise for the victorious. Cantonese Army, The labourers were followed by members of many public organ-) isations and students from various | ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB. schools and colleges in the city. Of course the beautifully decorated "lions" were frequently seen at various parts of the loog procession, says the Canton Times,
ARMS' RAID
· EUROPEAN, ARRESTED IN KOWLOON.
NOTICE.
TT has been suggested that a Library 1 of books relating to the game of
Golf be formed at eich Clubhouse.
Would mombers wishing to present books with this object be good enough. to forward them to the underacted alating to which Clubhouse they -with them sent.
JB. ROSS,
Hon. Secretary Hookgong, August 20, 1921
NOTICE.
A European named SydneySpalding was arrested when Inspector" Spear, of Tsimshatsui Police Station, con- ducted a raid at No. 6, Observation Villas yesterday and seized one unlicensed revolver and 48 rounds of WELL KNOWN CAIRO FIRM ammutition. Spalding, who appear
Wilton (unattached), Master-Gunner May (Army) Lt. Milbourne (Navy) with the addition of the Bath House Committee of the VRC consisting of Messrs. L. Busschaert, An Asses G. W. Sewell, Capt. Wheeler, Messrs G. A. Carvalho. J. Evans, A Silva ed to be ill, was later removed to Cigarettes, desires to appoint a reliable Netto, I. Johnstore, R. C. Witchell,
the Government Civil Hospital where house to act as Bole Agent for their
making high-class Egyptian
It is intended to run a series of he is now receiving treatment. brands for Chine Reply giving parti trials at the V.R.C.. pending the final selection of the Colony's representa- tives. These will be open to the public.
A letter recently received from the Secretary of the S.A.S.A., speaks of
TOBACCO DUTY:?
sending ten men down, who will be POLICE MAKE TWO BIG HAULS. chosen after the galas. The pro
The Admiralty have no intention a matter of stomach, by others af breaking up HM.S. ""Victory," Mr. matter of brain. I believe there is Amery announced to the House of some connection between it and the Commons. There is no foundation inner ear. The cotton wool has to for the rumour that the vessel is in gramme of events is 100 yards, 220 be packed into the ears very tightly danger of sinking of her moorings, so that the patient is made completely he added, but consideration is being deal. No one but a doctor should given to the condition of this vessel do the packing.
in order that steps may be taken to preserve her.
"Where it cures, it acts almost.at once. On my just finished voyages people who were prostrated by sea sickness were able, în five minutes or So, to walk about without feeling at all ill, and were ready to eat ordinary meals
How Soon We Forget
A wild man of the woods, who made a nest of branches and leaves in an oak in a wood near Mons, where he lived
for some weeks, refused to vacate his. lodging. The police fired at him, and he retaliated by throwing bits of tree tree, and he came down with it. He is now in Mops prison.
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yards, 440 yards, 100 yards on Back,
Revenue Officers yesterday checked
culars of connection in tobacco, trade to Bigio, BAZEN & Co, 101 Leadenhall Street, London, E. 0.3. England..
PUBLIC AUCTION/
THE Undersigned have received in structions to sell by Public Ane
TUESDAY, August 30, 1821, commencing at 19 o'clock (noon), as their Sales looms, Duddell Street, 20 pieces Gold & Silver Cloth
50 yards Team Race (five or six a the stock of the Wing Lok shop of tion, side) High Dive (12 ft), Long Plunge, Chanyuan Lane, Wanchal, and seized Running Header from Spring Board, 43,840 dutiable cigarettes of various 880 yds. Throwing the Polo Ball, European and Chinese brands, Aa Water Polo. The Harbour Swim other rad conducted at the Sun. Kee will not be an interport event. shop of No. 7, Cross Street, resulted lo the seizure of 76,510 cigarettes on which duty had not been paid. In both cases the proprietor has brea sume moned,
OPIUM BURNED.
$400,000 GOES UP IN SMOKE PROMENAT CANTONDERAN
The Marquis of Salisbury, speaking at the thirty-sixth annual meeting of them. Fmally they felled the
The newly formed Society for the National Association for the
the Protection of Mui Tais, held a Employment of Ex-Soldiers said He
meeting in the hall of the Tung Wab was surprised to find how soon the
The Government at Canton may Hospital on Saturday afternoon; acute memories of the war had. The world's envelope of air has just be poor but it can afford to sacrifice under the Chairmanship of the Hon vanished. The test of the reality been proved to extent for 300 miles $400,000 worth of quium, to be Mr. Lan Chu pak There was, an of our patriotism was not merely above the earth-100 files more than burned says the Coifon Times attendance of about 200 Interested in the enthusiasm of war, but in utimated in the text books. A large crowd and many Chinese Remlented, the majority of in the sober days afterwards, when Streness of the throra Borealis prominent officials, including a whord were members. On the Chair. the glow had gone and we have been measured photographically of Customs, were present con Saturman's suggestion the membership
representative of the Commissioner were called upon to assist those in Norway and Bereden and proved day at noon to witness the burbing of dee was fixed at $2. It was decided
who had fought for us in the to extend to a height of over 300 the 140.000 taels of confiscated opium straggle. I doubt sometimes as miles Presumably this demonstrates on the East Parade Ground. Oplum read my daily paper," continued his lordship, whether the judgment of the existence of a certain amount of of nearly all grades both raw and history will be as favourable to atmosphere at that height.
prepared, neized from smuglers, was England respecting the days after the
throwra intor
The Burn: war as in the days of the struggle. itself. We again ask the public to
The cashier of the Governmenting was Office of the Freed Territories and guar
remember the debt of honour due in Vicenza, Italy, renci these later days. People say, after 700,000: lire (normall our awful experience, that there will | pay
not be any more wäre I belle
to be a profound
more:
getfulness
that pincer
Let a few ewander
notes
that an annual
unnecess Socie
to its
ubscripilonwas
whenever the
7 pieces Fancy Silke
19 Travelling Ruge,
71 case Nerdies,
2 dozen Pacifio Patent Split Leather, 0.1'cass Face Powder,
bundles Cow Bides,"
3 cases Cinnamon, ...
5 casts Biring Bean,
15 cassa Herring
12 rots Triangular Wire Mesh
dozen Files
coil Galranizad Wire,
53 bondles Partridge Canes,
#A. Chantity of Olise Farniture.
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