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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1921.
TO-DAY'S CABLES.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
WASHINGTON CONFERENCE
LLOYD GEORGE'S ATTENDANCE ALMOST CERTAIN.
LONDON, October 11.
It is understand that though a definite decision has not yet been reached, Mr Lloyd Groeis likely to leave for Washington about November 3.
AMERICANS GRATIFIED.
WASHINGTON, October 14. President Bading. Mr. Hughes, Secretary of State, and all the officials connected with the forthcoming conference are very gratified at the report that Mr. Lloyd Gretge may come in Washington after all. It is felt that his attendance will materially as-ist in furthering the success of the deliberations. DISARMAMENT PROSPECTS.
New YORK. October 14. Commenting on President Harding's letter with regard to disarmament, the New York Times sure that President Hardin r's retainders of the difficult ies in the way of the confernce are timely and sound. Arming is caused by modified brought and until they are national
can ba under comprehensive agreement there no general cutting Herald says that The New York down of military burdens. America will do all that is possible to achieve the lessening of armaments but undoubtedly will be entirely governed by what the other nations do. The paper urges all nations to lay their cards in the table because thus only can the conferese arrange practial limitation of armaments.
policies
UPPER SILESIAN DECISION.
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PROPOSALS FOR MEETING ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES.
Loxes, October 14. Regarding the Upper Silesian settlement. Reuter learns authoritatively that the Councile the League recommends that its proposals for meeting economic ditiuities which would arise from the proposed partition shali form the basis of a convention which it suggests should be concluded between Germany and Peland. The Council also proposes that the execution of these decisions should be supervised by a mixed commission with an equal number of Poles and Germans from Upper Silesia ander a disinterested chairman nominated by the League,
BINTAIN ACCEPTS.
Pani. October 15. Britain us notified France of her acceptance of the League's recom- mendations for settlement of the Upper Silesian question without reserva. tions. It is anticipated that the inter-allied commission at Uppelu will begin to apply the league's decisions in the course of the ensuing week.
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COAL CRISIS SETTLED.
MANY COLLIERIES EXPECTED TO RESTART.
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LONDON. Uctober 14.
The coal crisis in South Wales ever subsidy dispute has been settled in award of the arbitrator, Sir owners by the William Plende:. The mines department contended that the liability of the owners for the September wages was 97.57 on the 1915 standard rates. The Owner claimed this should be 76.6. The award is expected to result in the restarting of camerous collieries and the easing of the unemployment situation.
DISTRUCTIVE FIRE.
WHARVES AND WAREHOUSES BURNED.
CHARLESTON, VIRGINIA. October 14.
A million and a half doilars of damage was caused by a fire which estroyed whirves, warehouses and material.
TE UN ROBBED.
BANDITS ESCAPE WITH CONSIDERABLE BOOTY,
Mexico CITY, October 14. Fifty aged men commanded by the rebel leader Captain Castillo held up near Aebla a passenger train from Vera Cruz and escaped with consi derable boop. It is reported that three persons were killed.
HOME BOXING.
KID LEWIS WINS MIDDLE-WEIGHT CONTEST.
LONDON, October 15.
At the Albert Hall, in the middle-weight championship of Britain and Europe twenty rounds, Kid Lewis beat-Johnny Basham in the twelfth round.
AMERICA'S UNKNOWN WARRIOR.
CRUISER TO TAKE BODY ARRIVES AT PLYMOUTH.
Losos, October 15.
The American cruiser "Olympis," which was Admiral Dewey's flagship at Manila, has arrived at Plymouth en route for Harre to transport home the body of the unknown American warrier who will be interred at Arlington Cemetery or Nover' ril.
IRISH CONFERENCE.
ADJOURNS UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON..
Loxbox, October 14.
The Irish Conference me: this morning and adjourned until Monday afternous.
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Kobe has begun to prepare a submitted for its approval at a meet- programme of reception in honour of ing of a number of leading business nearly 20 California tourists who wen and officials. A reception com- are expected to reach Kobe frommittee will then be appointed. As the ship is expected to stay in the, port
San Francisco on the Pacific Mail, for two or three days an elaborate liner "Expire State" about October programme will be provided it is re- 21, coming by way of Honolula and ported. Lesding citizens in Kobe Yokohama Governor Aniyoshi, desire to avail themselves of this Mayor Bakurai
and President opportunity of promoting the friend Takigare of the Kobe Chamber of ship between the Americans and the Commett, met recently and planned Japanese. All the local American a tentative programme providing for a residents will be invited to one, pro- Eeries of entertainments which will be bably a garden party, of the functions.
T.K.K. DIVIDEND.
THE
CHINA MAIL.
LOGAL AND BIMNERAL.,
Festival of harvest thanksgiving
DRAWING ON RESERVE FUND services takes place at St. Peter's
Church, West Point, to-morrow.
At the general meeting of share! morning.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEET-
holders of the Toro Kisen Kaisha held Pelice Branch. Women's GuildTING of Member will be held it at Tokyo recently a dividend of $ per and Ministering Children's League the Club House, on MONDAY, "che cent, was declared. Reporting on result of draw of rate for seven 17th October, 1931 at 5.30 am, for the the conditions of business daring the prizes:-1st prize one black satin purpose of passing the Report and Accounts and electing office-bearers for past six months and alluding to the cushion ticket No. 234; 2nd prize the ensuing season.
R.. BASA, depression of shipping situation, Mr. six pairs socks, ticket No. 125; 3rd)
Hon. Secretary. prize petticoat, ticket No. 159; 4th Asano, President of the Company, prize nightdress, ticket No. 66: 5th
aongkong, October 15, 1991. in the chair, said:"It is regrettable prize bondoir cap, ticket No. 147; 6th that owing to the continued de- prize blue satin cushion, ticket No. pression of the shipping situation the 152: 7th prize pictures, ticket No. 44. result of our business during the last term was not so successful as usual so that we were obliged to defray from the reserve fund about 2,700,000 to bring the rate of dividend to 8 per
cent,"
of
HELENA MAY INSTITUTE.
Tournament in sid of St. Dunstan's
In view of certain harbour in- ! vestigations which necessitate the tak-THE Organizers of the Bridge, ing of soundings etc., lighters will be Blinded Sailors and Soldiers which is moored at the Western approaches on to be held at the Helens Mar Institute a line from Green Island to Chung at 5 pm on WEDNESDAY, October Hue. By day these lighters will show 19th would be grateful to anyone who
Although objections were raised a large red flag and at night in addition would lend them one or more Bridge against the declared amount dividend by some of the shareholders, to the regulation lights for a vessel at Tables. Particulars se to delivery and who recalled the promise made by the anchor they will display one red light return may be had by communicating
dens. Telephone 669. President to pay a 10 per cent. visible all round the horizon. All with Mr. Grant-Smith, 4, Queen's Gar dividend in this term, the proposed craft are warned to give the lighters a wide berth and to-proceed at a tate of dividend was accepted.
their moderate speed when vicinity.
The proposal to issue debentures totaling 3,000,000 to be used for the payment for newly-built ships' was submitted for consideration and discussion by the meeting. The de- bentures are to be issued with the new steamers, Fukuyo Maru" and Giaro Maru," as securities. through the goodwill of the Yasuda Bank and are to be suak within three years.-- Japan Advertiser.
The Victoria Diocesan Association will hold a Christmas party on Friday December 16 in the City Hall.
Au advertisement in another part of this issue advises members taking part in the H.K.C.C. Tennis Tourns- ment that all matches must be playeri of by Wednesday October 26 as pcr, notice in the Pavilion.
The organisers of the Bridge Tournament in aid of St. Dunstan's
Home for blinded sailors and
to which
be soldiers, held at the Helena May Institute at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, would be grateful to who would lend them anyone one
bridge tables. ΟΙ more Particulars as to delivery and retum may be had by communicating with Mrs. Grant-Smith, 4, Queen's Gardens, telephone 669.
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CHURCH NOTICES.
A CHARGE OF OTE PULLAE is. HADE FOR ALL NOTICES TH15 READISO.
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.
HONGKONG 167я OCTOBER, 1821. 91 SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Holy Communior at 7.50 a.m Children's Service 10a.m. Matins at 11 am. Responses, Ferial; Venite. No. 4 (Mar- tin); Psalms. 118 (Camidge E (Camidge): Te Deum, Woodward, Saart, Torle: Benedictus, No.
Hongkong, October 15, 1921.
NOTICE.
THE ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SEVENTEESTA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of members will be held at the Club House, North Point, on FRIDAY, 21st October, 1021, at 5.30 p.m.
By order,
ROBT E MACDOUGALL,
Boa. Sec. & Treasurer. Hongkong, October 14, 1921.
(Spohr): Inthem. "I will wash my ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB. heads in Innocence" (Hopkins); / Hyip, 270: Sever held Amen. Holy Communion (12 noon), Erensing & p.m.
NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN that
An EXTRAORDINARY GES. Responses. Ferial: Psalms, 128 (Goss), ERAL MEETING of members will be 199 (l'e-le) 13 (Farrell): Magalheld at the Club House, North Point, on fizat. n. 12(Webb); Sunc Dimitis. FRIDAY, 21st October, 191, at 5.45 Sos (Lloyd); Hymas; 140, 980, 27.
to consider, and if thought! advisable, to raise the Entrance Fee to $25.
St. Peter's Church, West Folat.
SUNDAY, 18TH OCTOBER.
Festival of Harvest Thanksgiving.
85.00. Holy Communion.
11 a.. Sanx Each trist, Procession aud Sermon.
First Church of Christ; Scientist, MacDonnell Road.
Sunday, 11.15 am. . Wednesday, 5.45 p.m.
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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MISS MILDRED
HARRIS
WEARS
"BORROWED CLOTHES"
THE
TO-NIGHT AT
HONGKONG THEATRE
WING CHEUNG & CO.
SHIP CHANDLERS
AND
GENERAL STOREKEEPERS No. 105, Des Voeux Road. Central, HONGKONG.
WINTER IS COMING. WHY ORDER NEW SUITS. HAVE THE OLD ONES DYED.
OURS IS & DYEING JOB. SO BEST IN PELUR. Hongkong Dyeing, & Dry Cleaning Co., (Coctora" to H. M. Navy),
Werks17, Yor Wo Etreet, East. Telephone #213.
Agenta: AE MEN HING CHEUNG, KAYAMALZY 2 0%, Kowloon, K.G MOBIDEEN, Haiphong Boad.
WORLD THEATRE.
4.30 p.m
MATINEE
4.30 p.m.
FRIDAY 14th, SATURDAY 15th, & MONDAY 17th.
THE
"SYMBOL OF
SACRIFICE"
in 8 Great Parts.
Owing to the great length of this picture, the show starts at 430 pm. sharp.
p.m.
By Order.
ROBT E MACDOUGALL,
Hon. Sec. & Treasurer. Hongkong, October 14, 1921.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
Tennis Tournament.
MEMBERS taking part are advised that all matches must be played of by WEDNESDAY, 26th inst., 88 per notice in the pavilion.
VICTORIA
DIOCESAN
ASSOCIATION.
THE Victoria Diocesan Association will have a Christmas Party, on FRIDAY, Dec. 16, in the City Hall
G.
R.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
No. S.-IT IS HEREBY NOTI- FIED that sealed tenders in duplicate, which should be clearly marked "Tender for the supply sad delivery of Stores," will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until Noon of TBURS DAY, the 3rd day of November, 1921, for the supply and delivery of the following Stores required by Gevera- ment Departments during the year 1922:--
Ironmongery. Household and Sani- tary Utensils, Brushes, Tools, Lampe, etc.
Asbestos. Rubber, Leather, Pack-
inga, Bapes, etc.
Clothing, Drapery, Haberdashery,
ala.
Bamboo and Cane Goods, Firewood,
etc.
·Drysaltaries, Oils, Painta, Var-
aishes, etc.
Lubricating Oils.
Kerosene and Motor Spirit. Electrical Stores.
Wrought Iron Pipes and Fittings,
Brass Taps, etc.
Iron and Steel Bars, Plates. Angles, Braes, Copper, and other Metala Iron and Brass Castingo, Mano-
factured Ironwork, etc. Timber.
Bricks, Cement, Lime, etc.
Bace of the above is a separate and distinct tender. Tenderers may quote for any one or more or all of the above liste, sed any one or more or all may be accepted or rejacted in whole or in part by the Government.
Each enderer must produce with euch tender a receipt that he has deported in the Color Treasury the sum samed on the respective tender form pladge of the long files of his tender, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown should the Tenderer refuse or fail to carry out, to the isfaction of the Government, the whole or any portion of, the respective tender or tender which may be accepted. The deposit will be returned to any Tenderer whose tender His not sccepted.
For froms of tender and further particulars apply at this Office,
The Government dies not bind itself to accept the lowest or any fender.
T.L PERKINS, Director of Public Works. 14th October, 1931.
NOTICES.
NEW SEASON
ENGLISH
BOTTLED FRUITS FOR
LAZENBY S
GOOSEBERRIES.........
RED PLUMS
P
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per bottle. .80
.80
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YELLOW FLUMS
.80
$5
RASPBERRIES & CURRANTS
13
19
$1.50
BLACKCURRANTS
11
$1,70
These specially selected fruits are bottled in water under hygienic conditions and retain that delicious fresh ENGLII flavour indefinitely.
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Established 1850,
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MUSIC
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SIAM 500,
BRIGHT EYES,
YOUNG MAN'S FANCY,
OLU MAN JAZZ, ALICE BLUE GOWN.
MY ISLE OF GOLDEN DREAMS,
Etc.
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Alexandra Buildings.
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perger DPaints
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Colours Enamels Varnishes
PREPARED PAINTS OF ALL KINDS AND COLMIRS. BERGER'S LIQUID RED LEAD covers 50 per cent HOCY warison, eight for weight, than the ordinary kand mired Red Lood
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MR. BIEGER MADE FISE COLOURS IN LONDON IN 1760.
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lutely free from
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