THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1921.
ODDS AND ENDS.
V.R.C. SPORTS.
MANINLY SCISSORS LOOT.
The Secret Of Rockal,
"AN OLD TIMERS" OFFER ACCEPTED.
TERRIBLE DEATH.
17-YEAR OLD LAD FALLS INTO KOWLOON DOCE.
FATAL SLIP ON THE BRINE.
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
G
A
FUBLIC AUCTION.
Mr. R. C. Witchell, Hon. Secretary The remote island of Rockal (300 miles west of the Hebrides) has been of the Victoris Recreation Club, sz-¡ explored, and one more of the earth's | rounces that his committee has much secrets unveiled. The Gavernment pleasure in accepting "An Old by Kowloon Dock met with a terrible be held on MONDAY, the feth day A 17-year old labourer employed PARTICULARS and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to sloop named "Pourquoi Pas" under Timer's" sporting offer made through death yesterday afternoon. Engaged September 1531, at 3 pm at the Major Sharcor. the well-known the Chin French Antarctic
Mail of September with a gang of men in docking" Offices of the Public Works Department explorer, has 16, to present two prizes for ozea
br Order of His Excellency the Governor returned to Paris with samples of length scratch events for boys. 10 Dock.
ship for
repairs in No. 1. ff
Lot of CROWN LAND the strange rock which composes the years of age and under, and girls, 12 and before
he necidentally slipped at Shamshaipo in the Colony of island. This, it has been known years of age and under, respectively balance or anyone could reach him, with the option of renewal at a Crown be could regain his Hongkong for a term of 75 years commending from at July, 1938, since 1810. was of unique composito be included in the programme of fell into the dock, striking his head kent tabe fixed by the Surveyor of His tion, but the samples hithertoavailable were not large enough to explain the the forthcoming Aguatic Sports of the violently against the side of the ship Majesty the King, for one farther term geologic formation.
V.R.C. Mr. Witchell extends his Club's and then collapsing in a heap at the
of 2 years, less 3 days. thinks to An Old Timer" and re- bottom. His body, badly mutilated, quests that the trophies be forwarded was taken to the mortuary, Death to him at the tlgb.
must have been instantanecus; he split his head against the side of the ship.
All efforts made before that of the "Pourquoi Pas" failed canng to the impregnable cliffs and sunken reefs that surround the spot. From the sloop scientists and an artist landed and the landscape of this island of mystery was painted from its top. £1000 Won in Two Hours
The
HOME TRADE.
MANCHESTER WEEKLY
MARKET RETORT.
Messrs. James F. Hutton & Co., Ltd., Manchester, reported as fellows on Wednesday, August 17 :---
T. K. K. s.s. Shinyo Mara." Mr. Travelling to Hongkong by the
Edgar Allen Forbes is at the head cf Starting with only 125 francs-14 group of eight tourists who have roughly 5 at its nominal value-finished the first lap of their trip | Lady Cathcart is said to have won amund the world under the auspices ; £7,000 in two hours in the Casino at of Cook's Tourist Bureau. Their con- Deauville. The Countess, acordinging marks the resumption of round. to the Central Neues, dropped theworld tours since the war. This imo the Casino after dinner. is the first of seven round-the-would accompanied by her friend Mrs.tourist parties already scheduled by Nash, with whom she had spent the this tourist bureau,
The feature of the week's trading day is the country. She sat down
mem in the cotton markets has again been bers of to blay at ten o'clock and with only follows: Dr. and Mr. L. Russell growing American crop. The National party are as persistent unfavourable news of the 125 francs could hardly have anticipated other than a short and of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Leonidas Ginters Association, in their maid merzy innings. But wonderful luck Dennis of New York. Mrs. Joseph monthly report. now estimate the was hers from the very first stake. Black of San Francisco. Dr. Phil C. condition as 57, indicating a crop of and at midnight Lady Cathcart rose Baird of Oklahoma City, Mr. David 7,400,000 bales against a condition of from her seat the delighted winner Pringle of Detroit and Mr. Forbes. 67.5 and a crop of 8,450.000 bales at of 175,000 francs (nominally £7,000). Mr. Forbes is a well known world the end of July. Just before she left the table the luck! traveller and author and was once condition had shown signs of changing, and managing editor of World's Work "severe the countess had the strength of land Leslie's." He is the author of spite of mind to let well alone.
Twice Around the World."
The Emotions Of à Pugillst
the
This loss of represents 1 very deterioration, bat in these figures and the alarnust views put forward on the publication of the last Bureau report, What does Carpentier do with his A Correspondent recently in prices have failed to advance to any spare time? He has a serial story, an China, writing in The Times Trade Appreciable extent and the tendency autobiography, and innumerable Supplement, emphasises the urgent at prosent is downwards. This is not articles to his name. Now that he necessity of railway development in surprising in view of the fact that a has had a setback in his trade of that country. Apart from com- more than ample supply of cotton! pugilist perhaps he may try bis glove marcial, educational, and bumani-promises to be available in almost any a: poetry. But journalists find it tarian reasons. he points out that conceivable event and it becomes more hard to believe that a public idol, and given an adequate milway system, obvious that a very substantial increase such a busy one, can spare so many China would be blessed with some in the consumption will be needed to hours per day from the punch ballseniblance of law and order. The give any semblance of strength to the
or public aderation to spend in the Civil War of 1916, still smoulder- markets. Reports of the Egyptian bard task of writing emotionalling. would never have occurred. crop are also far from satisfactory
good boxers.
Sea Sleighing.
not
more
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
ILEY HI
G.
Boundary Sisuparemm
per sales plan
R.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
at
PARTICULARS and Conditions of the be held on MONDAY, the 16th day of lecting by Public Auction Sale, to September, 1931, at 5 p.m., at the Offices of His Excellency the Governor, of of the Public Works Department, by Order One Lot of CROWN LAND Shamshuipo io the Coleny of Hongkong, for term of 75 years the option of renewal at a Crown Rent commencing from 1st July, 1889, with to be fired by the Sarveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 24 years, les 3 days.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Boundary Mestrezanta
sale, plan.
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
“NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
{HE Steambip
"BENLEDI,"
From LEITH. ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO. LONDON AND STRAITS.
works for the newspapers. But and the perpetually disturbed state owing to prevalence of insect damage jockeys, actresses, criminals, public notorietes, among others-if the con-of the provinces of Szerhuen and and scarcity of water, but prices are tributions to the sensational press Yunnan would have been impossible, again unaffected. There is no improve- are to be accepted as genuine-bave As to what lines railway development ment. whatever in our market, the found a facility with the pen that is should take. the most urgent need is demand for both y's bewildering to their needy competitor the completion of the Canton-Hankow cloth
and being of the journalist. In the "Petit Parisien Railway.
the smallest Another urgent require-order. The little business that has Carpentier has now written his ownment is the completion of the Hankow been transacted has, for the most account of the fight. Here be Szechuen Bailway, which will place an part, been for miscellaneous goods, reveals the new pugilist who is so assured of his sway over the minds enormously wealthy province in touch comprising fancies and the of the people that be" is
with the outer world. Finally, it superior makes rather than the lower ashamed to say that when returning should be remembered that the pre-staple qualities. Printing cloths are home after the fight he cried like a war cost of railways in China some absolutely neglected. Yarn prices) child." The people's Georges! 18.000 per mile, of which 40 per cent. have given way appreciably, mainly, Corbett or Fitzsimmons would never was for imported articles. This percent owing to the adoption of full time bave made such a confession, even age has, of course, been increased enor-working by spinners, who are in a very if they were bad authors as well as mously. Further, the maintenance weak position through the lull iONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby needs of railways in China now buying. The fall is fully reflected in informed that all Goods are being amount to some $500 per mile, of cloth quotations, as manufacturers landed at their rick into the hazardous A novel form of seaside amusement for imports. It is, then, obvious that, and
which a very considerable portion is are just ns badly situsted and/or extra hazardous Godowns of has been instituted at Brighton
are anxious
to avoid the Hongkong sad Kowloon Wharf this season. It seems to be specially from every motive, the rapid railway further stopping of loome.
and Godown Co., Ltd., wherce and/or popular with ladies. The apparatus development of Chiza is of paramount are in fact many eager sellers and consists of an oblong raft; about the size of the seat used for hillside tobogganning, with a slightly curved prow. The lady, attired in bathing costume, stands upon this platform. which is taken in tow by a last motor-launch-4 racer for preference -and the excitement depends upon the pace. The only hold for the occupant is the hawser by which the float is attached to the motor-boat, and as the raft tilts upward the moment any speed is attained, it follows that considerable skill is required in "balancing" to suit the motion. The attitude is suggestive man said to the proprietor: "I am of a circus performer on a horse, a detective, come to search your pre- The modern motor racing boat mists for some forged banknotes creates a tremendous "wash" and which you are believed to possess.” swell in its wake, and through this turbulent water the sleigh is dragged
importance, if one only considers the fact that some 20.000 miles of railways are required to bring China up to Indian standards.
BOGUS DETECTIVE CHASED.
STOLEN NOTES RECOVERED FROM RIVER.
W
Walking into a cafe near Toulouse
The proprietor, protested his in- nocence, but the alleged detective,
There
very few wanting to buy. Offers from China are reduced to a minimum. India generally continues to hold off, although there has again been some enquiry from Calcutta for dhooties.. It is expected however that the next month or two will see a substantial reduction of the stocks of the dear outstanding goods in India and some; resumption of buying will follow. The Near East, South America, Java and Singapore have done a little.
PASSENGERS.
DEPARTURES.
Per s..Tang? Haru " yesterday: Mr and Ms W. F. Stevenson, Miss Sissons, Mesars H. Oho, F. J. Goon, R. WB. F. Walker, Me I. Turner, Miss A. North, Mr and Mrs Chas alles.
from the wharves delivery may be
aberized.
Goods have left the Godowns, and all No Claims will be admitted after the goods remaining undelivered after the 99th icat, will be subject to rent.
All claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Endersigned on or before the 6th prox, or they will not be recognized.
All brakes, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 29th inst., at 10 a..
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigni- ed by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO, LTD.
Agents.
Hongkong, September 22, 1921,
so that the rider is perpetually gathering up a bundle of banknotes enveloped in a cloud of spray.
in the safe, said: "All these are this trick must be expert swimmers. will hear more about this!"
He then harried out of the cafe so Whenever the weather is favourable There is a weekend assembly of precipitately that for the first time racing motor-boat off the town; the the proprietar's suspicions were skippers are generally most obliging aroused. He gave chase armed with in giving any lady a turn in the bar, volver, bring as he ran. The and the sport affords plenty of funt ef belted along the bank of the for the thousands of spectators on R. er Garonne, the pursuit being led the piers and sea front. Bills Of Lading.
Needless 10 say, people who perform false and I must seize them. YouE. Bariter. Miss Warner, Me K. Iwok, bilions or constipated."
by a man driving a motor lorry.
As this began to overtake him, the fugitive dived into the river" and The last sitting of the Seventh began to swim across: The lorry. Congress of International Maritime driver crossed by a bridge and, arriv Law, held at Antwerp, was devoted ing frst at the other side, received to the discussion of the code regar him with a shower of heavy stones ding freights and the clauses in bilis Abandoning in the water the envelope of lading for exemption or limitation in which be bad put the banknotes, of responsibility. Most of the the thief then surrendered. After delegates of the different countries the driver had gone into the water took part in this discussion, some himself to save the banknotes, he advocating one sole international took him to the nearest police station code while others emphasised the in his lorry.
difficulties of such a solution in that
it would not be accepted by every
country, as each country would scope of these clauses; (2) the always prefer, to depend upon its different legislations concerned. own legislation. In order, to come The Congress voted a proposal
to a speedy solution of the question entrusting the permanent bureau of the clauses regarding exemption with the task of following the labours from responsibility it was proposed of the coming conference at the to appoint a permanent commission: Hague and of taking the measures. "to be charged with the task of necessary for a comprehensive study studying this question only and of of the question and for utur -drawing up proposals for an interne intervention with a view to tirmal treaty. A Bribir delegate, international action. Onthe proposal sumpled up the dificulties ethic of a B kish delegate the Condras;: must taken into account decided to hold its next meeting in fors (1) The, diversity of the London:
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PUBLIC AUCTIONS,
118E Codersigned as ve reorived instruc dons to sell by Public Auction,
(FOR ACOOCHT OF THE CONCRETED)
ON
SATURDAY, September 24, 1921, at 12 Noon, at their Sales Booms, No. 8,
Den Vox Road, Corner of.
Ice House Street,
1 Large Soda Water Machine, complete with all Gauges. Mixing Cylinder, Spare Rubbers and about 7 dozen Bottles,
Also
Ore 3 Twin Cylinder Evinrude " outboard Motor guaranteed
running order,
And
One B. S. A. 22 Rifte. "x-Oh on delivery.
HOGRES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong. September 22, 1921.
(FOB ACCOUNT OF THE QUXUTEXED),
On
TUESDAY,
Beptember 27, 1991, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Booma, No. 8, Dea Vax Road, Corner of Ies Hose Street, TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, BRASS AND TEAK- WOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS,
CARPETS,
&c.
Comprising:-
&c
Diping Suites, Chesterfield Sofas, Tables, Takwood Twin Bedsteads, Arm-chairs (new), Card and Occasional large and small Wardrobes, Dressing Tables and Chairs, Washstands &
fumed Teakwood), Sideboards, Dinner Waggona, Dinner Services, Crockers, ♣ Glass Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery,
Bath Room Utensils, Electro-plated Ware, One American Ice Chest.
Sundry Blackwood Furniture, Chairs, Electric Reading Lamps, Screens, Cabinets, Pictures, Enamel Bath,
Sting
diam Also
&c.
Brass Bed, Blackwood Cabinets, &e (Fall Particulars from Catalogas). Terms: Cash on delivery.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneer. Boogkong, September 29, 1981.
(FOR LCCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED)
ON
TUESDAY, September 27, 1937, commencing at 2.33 pm, at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Der Vaux Road, Carnor of
Loo House Street
About Forty Eats of Cut-Glass from the well-known firma of Val St. Lambert,
Also
About Tek Lots of Italian Marble
&c.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue}, Terms-Cab on delivery.
HUGHES & HOOGE, Auctioneers.
Hongkong, September 22, 1011.
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