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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3% 1921-
SPECIAL CABLE,
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ROCKEFELLER'S TOUK.
COMING VISIT TO HONGKONG,
China Mail SPECIAL.]
SHANGHAI, Sept. 30. . Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and
THAT LOCAL "MERGER."
ITS EFFECT DISCUSSED.
THE CONSUMER'S POSITION.
ME. TAGGART INTRAVENILAD,
MUCH JAILED MAN.
MORE PRISON AND STOCKS
FOR SNATCHING.
THE CHINA MAIL.
TYPHOON WARNING.
The telegram quoted below was received by the local Amaican Consulate General from the Manila Observatory ›
9.30 am. Sept. 30,
16 deg. Lat. N. moving N. Typhoon in about 128 deg. Long.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.
ORDER ST LICT-COLONEL L G. BIRD, D.S.O.. Administrative Commandant,
A Chinese youth with a very bad' rcord-he has spent eighteen of the past twenty-four months in jail for E (stealing, burglary, "house" breaking, Some interesting facts about the and being a rogue and a vagabond— party leave for Manila, Hongkong, merger" that is being arranged sell this morning with having snatch- was charged before Magistrate Lind- Canton and other southern places to between the Hongkong Hotel Com-ed a rattan basket from a Chinese ship "Khaki
Mr. Ismat E
of the admiralty 11. Training. MOITOW. Me. Rockefeller. inter-
The Training Sesson will coMMEROS has paised his viewed, spoke highly of what he had, the Dairy Farm Company and school teacher in. Shantung, Street, examination as first mate (6). on MONDAY, 3rd October, in accord- seen of the Chinese and their institu- Wisemans Ltd. were gleaned by a
Yausti. The basket contained
ance, with Training Programme issued tions. Mr. Walker, Standard Oil China Mail reporter this meruing valued $8, and $10 in money.
clothing worth $35, a silver watch The forthcoming matriage. is previously. manager in Hongkong will direct the from Mr. J. H. Taggart, the managing
announced of Police Sergeant G. R. party in the south.
director of the Hongkong Hotel Com
STEAMER'S COLLIDE
GLENOGLE'S" SERIOUS
MISHAP
FINE MOTOR SHIP BADLY DAMAGED.
pany,
Sounded for his opinion as to how the project is likely to "pan out'
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Parade.
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The Corpe "la Reserve CompaAY
Asked to plead, the accused skidtaskell of Shaukiwan Station to Ms will parade as "Strong as possible"] "I did not snatch the basket. When Florence Marshall of No. 23, Wang he left it on the road I picked it neichong Read
and walked away with it."
The complainant said that, on his
H. E the Governor took up his
MONDAY, Set October at Folunist Headquarters, at 520 pm. Scattish Company Kilis without aprons) DRESS: Khaki jacket, Shorts
form the point of view of the general way to the Hunghom ferry about 8 residence at Government House to Helmets, Patizes, Black boots
"In fact"
publie would not get as much benefit from it as they would from the "merger." The difficulty about com- petitive enterprise in Hongkong was the sarcity of convenient sites suit able for the erection of-a bakery for instance.
Explaining the absence of a prisoner shire, the police stated that they at Wirksworth Police Court, Derby-
the door lock fra broken. They had could not get him out of the cell as to send for a blacksmith,
day. Lady Stabbe returns to-morroW P... yesterday he was accosted in Shantung Street by the accused and from Amoy where the has been stay the basket, and when he refused to three other men. The accused seizeding for the part Fortnight. surrender it, called the other men to assault him. In the struggle, the Baccused secured the basket and made ground during the fight, smashing a off with it. The witness fell to the finger and breaking his umbrella. Pick accused, calling out "Stop thief." A ing himself up witness chased the couple of pedestrians joined in the chase, and the accused dropped the
The Didwell Uitla Line sia** Feay basket.
Castle
which sailed from New York on further up the street by a Chinese here at the end of Oct. agents, D.dwel He was arrested a little left the port of Savannab on Sept. 10 vis Parns, and is expected constable.
&Co., Ltd
other rien, and did not know them.
The Blodwell Castle Line 8. "Bowe Castle" sailed from New York on Sept t. via Panama Canal and is expected to arrive here towards the end of November.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
public now drawing what may be termed their "bread and batter upplies from Wisemans and the Dairy Farm, Mr. Taggart assured the reporter that there was no need to fear an increase in prices as Shown the Reater cable reporting result of the merger." the serious collision between the he said I can predict that thers will Holland-America Line steamer be a tendency for prices to be reduced. Eydam," and the Glen Line motor That, of course, is in view of the fact yesel Glenogle," in the Scheldt, that we shall have mass production." the local agents for the latter com-
The interviewer mentioned that he pany, Messrs, Jardine, Matheson and knew some people had been looking Co. Ltd., stated that they had not forward to seeing the Hotel Company yet received direct information entering into competition with the either from London or Antwerp. other concerns in certain directions The "Glenogla." they explained, Mr. Taggart rejoined that he
Defendant: That is not true. He was was due to sail from Lordon for the doubted whether that would Far East on October and was probably have
fighting with some men, and left the meant any noticeable re-basket on the ground. I came along taking in some cargo at Continental | duction.
There might have and picked it up. Then he chased ports. She was due to arrive at been "cats" on both sides en some me. I was not in the company of the Hongkong on November 20 en route es but he was certain that the for Shanghai and Yokohama.
According to Renter's cable, pricted elsewhere in this issue, both the colliding vessels were badly damaged, the "Eydam "losing two men killed. The Glenogle," which is under the command of Captain 0. 0. Simp- son, was built by Messrs. Hatland and "It is merely following out what Wolf, of Glasgow. She was then the the big restaurant and catering firms ninth motership built for the Glen at home have found it necessary to Line, but the first of her class, num-do Mr. Taggart went on to explain. bericg eight in all. The "Glenogie" "Oze big advantage of our scheme will was at the time of her launching last be" he pointed out "that it will enable that was not possible because the com- Inspector Morphy explained that year the highest powered oil-motor a more varied class of produce to plainant was going to the country on vessel afloat, although not the greatest be put on the local market. Most special business to-day, and might be in length. She is a cargo boat of of the produce imported here is of away for some time. In view of this, 12,500 tons deadweight, propelled such a perishable nature that you Inspector Brown had decided to bring by four-cycle Diesel engines, must have a means of getting rid the accused before the Police Court Bet in paralle! of eight of it quickly. The only means the and ask for the maximum penalty. cylinders, each controlling in Dairy Farm Company have of getting dividually the twin propellers. These rid of it is by selling it and if going to the country to confer with aN of Section 158 of the Companies' Ordi
The complaman said that he was engines develop 6,600 i.h.p. and fune the stuff goes bad before they magistrate about a new charity school nanoe, that general maceting of the member tioned admirably during ber first and do that then they are left with and might be away for two months. subsequent voyages out from England, it on their hands. Under the new maintaining a steady sea vorage of arrangement that wastage would be sentence of more than six months.
The Magistrate: I cannot pass 13 knots though fully loaded.
eliminated because if there was a The "Glenogle" is purely a cargo chance of the produce deteriorating boat but accommodation is provided before we sold it then we could for a dozen passengers.
use it in the hotel. In that way, M: Taggart indicated,
THE STOWAWAY PROBLEM.
SEVERER MEASURES FORE-
SHADOWED.
Nine stowaways from Manila by thei s."Hawkeye State,-two American negroes and seven Filipinos-were charged before Magistrate Orme this morning.
could afford
accused had been in jail sever tires, Sub-Inspector Murphy said that the and came out only a few days ago, after serving his They could because he was Hongkong born. accused should have been taken be!
The Magistrate said that the fore the C.S.P. arst, and then be could have committed him to the Sessions.
last term. not bazish bim
three terms of six months already.
Inspector Murphy: He has done The Magistrate (to sccused): You have been in jail practically the whole they time during the past two years, and to bring ap yet you don't seem to mend your new lines of fruit and produce know ways. Six months and four hours' ing that if the demand here was not stocks. big enough to take up the whole consignment they could use up the balance themselves. They would also by combining their buying marketa be able to buy to greater advantage.
There would of coure, said Mr. Taggart, be an obvious reduction in overhead charges. Non-productive space would be cut down to a mini mum and a reduction in transportation costs would be possible.
CITY HALL CONCERT.
YESTERDAY EVENING'S FINE SUCCESS.
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TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
THE INSTITUTE will REOPEN an MONDAY, October 3rd. Students will be surolled, at the at once for Entry Forms Education Office only, and rould apply
Honglong. September 30, 1981.
THE CHINA COAST STEAMSHIP. COMPANY, LIMITED,
(In Liquidation).
FOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in paranor
of the above named Company woli, be held at the officer of the liquidator, los Home Street, en Monday, the 31st day of October, 1921, t 45 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpos of having an account laid before them, bowing the manner in which the winding-up has been disposed of, and of hearing any explanation conducted, and the property of the Company that may be given by the Ligdators, and also mamer in which the books, accounts and of determining by extremlinary relation the documents of the Company, and ot
the Liquidator thereof, shall be disposed of
Hongkong, th September, 1921.
CAROLL BROTHERS,
Liquidator.
NOTICE.
THE AUTHORITY of Mr. H. W. LUCAS to sigu for the Under. mentioned firm, is withdrawn from Date. Cozober 1st, 19217-
and Fouches, Rifle and Sidestus.
WEB EQUIPMENT:-Belt, Braces,
LEATHER EQUIPMENT: Belt, Sidearms Pouches and Bandolier, Rifles and
Revolver and Bolsters.
MACHINE GUN SECTION carry a Drin
For Tratsed men, Machine ard Lewis Quaans as per Programme of Training.
?
Recruits
ai Headquarters”, every Monday at 5.30 pm.
Recruits at Kowloon Docks every
Friday at 5,30 p.m.
Dress for Recruits Drill, Plain Clothe Trained members of the Engineer
Company are required to attend 4 Iolantry Parades in addition to the Electric Light Buns.
Dates of which will be published later.
Shoulder Titles.
The new Shoulder Titles are now ready for seas and may be obtained Ion application at headquarters.
5. Muskatry.
Parti. Ananal Musketry Course will be fired by those members of Reserve Company and mounted Infantry Section who have not yet fred on Sunday, 2nd October, on King's Park Range, commencing at 10 m. m.
Tres Plain Clocher Other for
M. Dodwell.
duty: Lieal G.
8. Cadet Company.
The Company will parade at Head-
quarters on Monday, 3rri October 5.30 P.M All N, C. Os and Cadets must stiend.
Dress Drill Order with carlines. G. F. E. BAPSON, B-Major,
Adjutant, E. V. D."Corps. Hongkong, September 30, 1991.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned have received in- strections to sell by Public Auction
MONDAY, October £+1921,
commencing at 11 am.
at their Bales Rooms, Daddell Street, Fur Account of the Concerned ),
3 casse Fancy #lika.
(various designs)
N. B. The above will be pat ap in lets suitable to parchhers.
Terms-Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.
Hongkong, September 30, 1921.
MOLLER AND CO. (HONGKONG), LTD. | TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND
ERIC MOLLER,
Permanent Director. Hongkong, September 30, 1921.
OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
ALL preliminary notices of forth. A coming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion in
CHRONIC DIARRHOEA.
few days, rest in best if precible, be care (as announced in May and June of AREson rubject to attacks of diarrh the news columns of the China Mgil, 1. Keep absolutely quiet for a are charged for at the rate of $1 each, ful of your diet and take Chamberlain's last year) providing that they do not Colic and Distshas, “Bomedr
This occupy more than four Enes.. În
They admitted the offence.
A large audience, keen in its Inspector Spear of the Water Police Dairy Farm distributing centres applause, beard the farewell concert appreciation and generous in its said that he had seen the American are to be established at Wisemans, given by Miss Anna El-Tour, Miss Consul about the defendants, and the Kowloon, Repulse Bay and wherever, Vera Mirova, and Mr. Leo Fodalsky latter had instructed him to ask the Mr. Taggart remarked, the public in the Chamber of Commerce room, Magistrate to deal severely with the demand warrants it. There has to City Hall, yesterday evening. men, in view of the frequency of be one at Repulse Bay because the offence, and the expense entailed the Hotel Company intend building than twelve numbers, including Miss Anna El-Tour with not less in sending them back.
The Magistrate said that he was and they must feed the people who and Scottish songs, again revealed medicine has; card cases of chronic about two dozen bungalows out there Persian, Hebrew, Russian, English, inclined to think that someone on Cccupy them. That, the reporter, the eime high qualities of voice that diarrhoes ththys cians have failed future if this space is exceeded they the ship was responsible for the men's gathered, was one of the reasons for first won her local favour. She fully on, and it will sure you. For sale by will be placed in the advertising
the "merger." "If you occupy one deserved the almost tumultuous all Chemists and Storek epera. The Inspector raid that be did not of car bungalows at Repulse Bay" applause which rewarded her every think so in this case. The "Hawkeye Mr. Taggart pointed oat "you would contribution. State" was a big ship and carried a hardly want to send your servant
presence on board.
In three very contrasted items→→→
columns at the prevailing rates
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lot of passengers, and it was possi-twelves miles into town for, say, aan intriguing Oriental dance, an ble to get on board by mixing with pound of ice. So we have to arrange amusing caricature of a Russian them. Once on board; it was easy to somehow for you to buy your supplies dance, hide natil the ship sailed, Then out there.".
and Dvorak's famous invariably, they gave themselves up.
Humoresque-Miss Vera Mirova won The Magistrate suggested that it Wiseman's?" the reporter queried. her happy charm and grace. She also "What is going to happen to the admitation of the audience by would be ΠΟΤΕ satisfactory forIt will be vastly extended Mr. was accorded a very cordial reception. stowaway's to be sent back Taggart explained" and in addition to to the place they came froph to be being a Dairy Farm distributing customary skill and discrimination, At the piano Mr. Podolsky displayed punished there. That would act as a centre it will be run something on the giving admirable interpretations of Domestic Occurrence deterr.at for others.
The Inspector agreed, but aid that store. It is to be atted up, too, with maninoff's wonderfp! Prelude and
line of the American delicatessen several fine picers, notably Rach-Leading Articles..
Tobacco Deties ****** he had not been instructed to suggest the very latest thing in ice cream soda, Scriabine's fascinating Fantaisie." Local and General that course in the present cale.
Bentence of six weeks' hard labour
With Mr. Harry are, a local pianist, Special Cables
Does Hongkong Need Beasting 9 each was passed.
Mr. Taggart indicated that his he gave a brilliant, interpretation of Correspondence Company intended spending a good Greig Romance et Variations" on Obituary layin deal more money in connection with an old Norwegian ballad.
Reckless Motor Cyclists Children's Corner Hobgkong Scotsmen. Hongkeng Art Club Book Club" Notes Fine Pint
fountains."
exazople,
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this
Christ Church, Shanicen, Canton, Repulse Bay: At present "he said "
Unobtrusively good work was done was the scene of a wedding when the twenty five per cent of the cabled #Pr. Gonzalez with the cello, and Mr. by Mr. Van Taeck with the violin, Yen. Archdeacon Barnett. existed plications we get for accommodation by the Rev. C. L Blanchett married specify Repulse Bay. To give Podolosky at the piano, as accom Mr. Tso Chi On, sons of Hr. B. W. you concrete
panista fora namber of Miss El-Tour's Teo, solicitor, Hongkong to Miss American üzer Fang Ehak Ki second daughter of morning the late Mr. Fung Wai Chuen, of the tourists wanted to go out there. Grand used for the concert were sup Swatox. The duties groom's man We couldn't give them the cplied by Mesem Montric and Co. were performed by RvTo See Fong commodation hereuse the place has Miss Fung Shiu Kifister of the bride beer parked for some tune. As far
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acted as bridesmaid. - Mr Smith as we call we want to foster Belerates which cover Lisnapertation. organist of Chris Church, the Bay as local concern That Speaking of the moth such service fockey Club organ and rendered the wedding is why, although we could fare filled shortly to the established between Sanitation march A reception water held it with tourists over and over again Hongkong, and Bepulse Bay Mr.Confucius B at Bap Lak Po, the home of the during the last few months at double Taggart freasted an induve tarifi - Macar Bound -bridegroom: The Appy couple are the pace, we have encouraged local covering transportation both ways The Macko spending theik honeymoon in Canton people to go there at specially cheap and dinner at the Repulse Bay Hotel, Chinese T
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