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WEDNESDA V. NOVEMBER
1921.
OUR WATER SUPPLY.
FIGURES FOR NOVEMBER.
The return of level and storage of water in the reservoirs of the Colony on November 1, shows a storage cf 1,847.29. million gallons in the ruser- voirs on the Island, as compared with 2,069.95 million gallons last year..! In Kowloon the storage is returned at 355.98 million gallons against | 373.10 million gallons last year.
Consumption on the Island for, the month of October amounted tó 200.68 million gallons, or 28.7 gallons hend of population per day
'compared AN
with 255.03 million gallons, or 29.3 gallons per head. In Kowloon the consump- tion was 58.57 million gallons, or 14.3 gallons per head per day, against 57.- 13 million gallons, or 17.3 gallons per head last year,
The Government analyst reports the water as of excellent quality.
THE FACE AT THE WINDOW.
MR. APCAR TRACHES HIS WATCHMAN HOW,
Mr. Arra non V. Apear of No. 1 May Rond was in bed before eleven o'clock inst night, but luckily was not aleeping too soundly to hear a noise that came from his verandah-up on the second thor. He sat up, looked, and saw a face peering through the window pune. He slipped round by way of another window, and collared his uninvited visitor.
It was a Chinese who had elimbed up the fall pipe. His shoes airla bundle were found at the foot of it. There could be no doubt be was up there for an unhwful purpose.. MT. Apeur handed his caten to bis watch-{ man, wlto, mirabile dicta, did not know the fellow had entered the grounds and approached the house and hinted up a rain spout.
To day the climber was given a six mouths sentence.
HOME MAIL LATE.
The Home Mail due here to-day by the P. & 0, 6.8. "Somali" will not aşive anti to-morrow. The time is still uncertain. The mail comprises letters and papers leaving London on Oct. 6 and parcels on Sept. 27.
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MYSTERIOUS NIGHT SHADOWS.
FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE.
MESSAGE, TO WASHINGTON
CONFERENCE.
TO-MORROW'S MEETING,
Behind tenement windows and ten derloin "joints ";" behind the gaudy splendour of chop suoy palaces and the inserutable stare of silent celes tinls; behind the furtive glance of the street corner's slouching figure and the brazen appraisal of the loitering woman; behind the sinister, myster- ious night shadows of the swirling Metropolis smoulder a life of intrigue which is but the visible expression the Theatre Royal at 5.15 sharp to everyone interested will be held' in
of the turmoil of the classes.
It is but a step from the glitter of pass a resolution approving a cable for despatch to the Washington Con-
the Fellowship League on the interna- The first public act to the credit of
tional side of programine the new society also intends to tackle social" afternoon when a meeting open to reforms will take place to-morrow
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WIESBADEN REPARATION AGREEMENT,
HEAVY NEW BURDEN FOR GERMANY.
LONDON, November 8.
S'r John Bradbury, principal British representative on the Reparation Commission, declares that the Wiesbaden agreement cabled on October 7 in- volves a new burden for Germany in addition to the burden imposed by the Reparation Commission. Germany's acceptance of the agreement was
LATEST SHIPPING NEWS,
ARRIVALS.
Hoi Hong, D. T. & Ca), from Foschow, Swatow. Wharl,
Hydrangea, (Chiu On S.S. Co.) freon, Swatow. Wharf.
Arratoon Apoar, (B. I. S.N., Caf from Calcutta, Singapore.-Wharf.> Yue Ying Wa, (Cheong Xua C.) from Swatow,--C11.
Kweichow, (B. & S.) from Tientsin, Weihaiwci.-C17.
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Bouchow, (B."& S.) from Canton.
Yi Song, (J. M. & Co.) from Ca
ton ---B49.
Hang Sang. (J. M. & Co.) from" Shanghai.Whari.
Wray Castle, (Dodwell & Co ) from New York, Keelung.-12.
West Japps, (F. Waterhouse), from Everett, Kobe-B28.
Koshu Maru, (0.8.K.) from Kobe, Moji.-Wharf.
Amakusa Maru, (O.S.K.) from Kee- lung, Swatow. Wharf.
Paling Maru, (N.Y.K.) from Canton, -037.
Hsin Chang. (CM. S.S. Co.) from Tientsin.-Wharf,
Ming Chow,Eastern Nov, Co.) from- Haiphong-C43...
Shun Shing, (Pp On Co.) for Kow- chowan, Macao --Wharf.
CLEARANCER.
Kinkiang, (B. & S.) for Chefoo Newchwang-Nov. 8.
Rhesus, (B. & S.) for Singapore London Nov. 8.
Ascot, (Tuen Kee) for Keeling- Nov. 8..
Koshu Maru, (0.S.K.) for Singapore Calent to.-Nov. 9.
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Paling Maru, (N.Y.K.) for Shang- hai-9.
Chip Shing, (J. M. & Co.) for Can- ton.-Nov. 9.
Isin Chang, (C.M.S.N. Co.) for Canton Nov. 9.
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Ying Chow, (B. & S.) for Canton.
Shun Shing, (Po On S.S. Co.) for Kwong Chow Wen.-Nov. 9.
Euryalus, (B. I. S. N. Co.) for Singapore-Nov. 9.
Arratoon Apear, (B. I.S. N. Co.) for Shangha Kobe.-Nov. 9.
Ceylon, (Swedish Trading Co.) for Singapore.-Nov. 9.
Yu Saug, (I. M. & Co.) for Shang- hai. Nov. 10.
Amakusa Maru (0. S. K) for. Swatow, Keelung,.-Nov. 10.
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Ixion, (B. & S.), for Mauila,Nov.
Nov. 10. Tjitjap, (J. C. J. L.) for Haiphong.
Keelung,-Nov. 10.
Taikwa Maru, (Y.K.K.) for Swatow
<fices will be closed on Armistice Day, Fifth Avenue to the glamuur of the ference "expressing our earnest hopo second officer, "Yusang," has gone Femarkable in view of the German asseverations of difficulty in Hoihow, Bangkok.-Nov. 10.
H.E. the Governor, patron of the Leaguo, will preside at the meeting
The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.o., will
underworld. The vices and virtues for a just and permanent settlement On inquiry to-day it was learned of men and women are alike in silka! that there was still no fresh news or in soiled garments. A false move, of the problems of the Far East and regarding the Japanese freighter a shot from a darkened doorway, and Pacific Ocean." "New York Maru” which went the morning papers are aflame with a ashore on Bombay Reef, near the sensational story involving influential Paracels. The Dock Company's citizens with deeds of depravity. salvage tug "Henry Keswick" shonist O. Henry, who knew his "Bagdad on the Subway," disclosed with colour- be there by now.
ful accuracy, bizarro adventure of the wysterious underworld. What 0. Henry was to literature, Upton Sin- clair and Benjamin B. Hampton are The N. Y K. Ba. Yokohama Marne motion pictures in producing au (European Line) left London for thie amazing feature, The Money-Chang- port via Surz on Oct 10, and in expected ers," which paints in powerful colours hers on Nov. 1
The F. & A. “Festere "vailed from
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LOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
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on Oct. 1 and is exported to arrive at Hongamig about Nov. 28.
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has arrived at Yokohama and is expected here on Nov. 2".
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and iš dne her- on Nov. 27.
The P&O. “Dingola " left Lon Ben on Nov 4 and is expreted to anive
Bankkaa'ont Dec. 12.
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B&O "Kurmala" left
From November 10 matinees will be discontinued except on Saturdays and Sundays,
THE WORLD THEATRE.
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Captain J. J. McLeavy of the "Paoting," is on leave.
Mr. J. A. Anderson has been ap pointed third engineer, "Hangchow.
Mr. N. Churchill, supernumerary acting chief officer, same ship.
meeting prescut obligations. Sir John Bradbury affirms Mt. J. M. Bain, chief officer, that the potential dismensions of the new burden. are 80 "Yusang." is on leave
Mr. E. J. A. Porter, from reserve,
great that they may prejudice Germany's fulfilment of present obligations. Therefore the British Belgian and Italian members of the Reparation Commission advocate safeguards in order to ensure the Allies receiving] proper shares of the German idemnity. Sir John Bradbury expresses the opinion that with safeguards, the Wiesbaden agreement is likely to accelerate solution of the reparations problemn to France without prejudicing the otlier
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has gone secont officer, "Yusang."
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Mr. A. B. Osmond, noting second move u resolution that a telegram cfficer, Yusing has gone supe: worded as follows be seat to numerary second officer, Fame ship.
Mr. R. Kendali, ond officer; Washington:---
"President Harding, Washington." Koonshing," has gore second officer.
Waishing." Public meeting Hon kong residents sends greeting to the Conference and expresses carnest hope for just and permanent settlement problems Far" East and Pacific."
Mr. N. H. Greig, second officer, Waishing, has gone. second officer, Kanushing."
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Captain H. W. Chandler, of the *Kingsing, is on reserves
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Prometheus, (Kwong Mui Seng.).for.
Soochow, (B. & S.) for Shanghai.-- Nov. 10.
Luebsa Maru, (N.Y.K.) for Canton, Nov. 10.
AMMUNITION CASES.
A BATCH OF INTERCEPTIONS,
An elderly, half blind. Chinese who said that he had lived 30 years in America and was now returning to his native village, was this morning fingd $25 by Magistrate Lindsell for thự possession of a revolver.
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[A Berlin message dated October 7 stated:-M. Lohcheur and Herr Rathenau have signed a protocol declaring that France and Germany desire to cooperate in the reconstruction of the devastated regions of France. Arrangements have been made for the largest possible supplies of machinery, implements
Another Chinese, also from America ials, and consiguments will be effected by both des through was fined $50 for the possession of private organisations. The total value of supplies till May 1, 1925, must not Smith-Wesson pistol. exceed seven milliards of gold marks with the reservation that supplies must A third Chinese who said that he be used only for purposes of reconstruction. The execution of the protocol was a foki of the Shekki junk was will be supervised by a commission. of three, namely; a Frenchman, a charged with the possession of 300. German and another chosen by mutual agreement or by the Swiss President,] rounds of ammunition.
DESTITUTE RUSSIAN REFUGEES.
15,000 STARVING AT CONSTANTINOPLE.
LONDON, Nov. 8.
The acting president of the Council of the League of Nations has up- pealed to the responsible governments to provide £30,000 in order to assist 40,000 dostitute Russian refugees at Constantinople, of whom 15,000 are atarving pending completion of Dr. Nansen's plans to enable the refugees to maintain themselves.
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He said that a passenger gave the stuff to him together with come lug gage to take on board. He did not know the boxca contained contraband. The police said the ammunition was tied round the defendant's waist. That settled it. $150 or 2 months,
WHAT BJOZE DOES
FIFTEEN YEARS RECORD
SMIRCHED..
Mr. R. Rawstron,, supernumerary This resolution will be seconded by second officer, "Hangsang, the highlights and shadows of the Sydney on Futu day last on Oct. 24 and mysterious metropolis. No lover of the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak, senior gone supernumerary second officer, is dun to arrive here via Sandakan and life, no seeker of adventure should Chinese unofficial member of the "Loongwo." Manila on Nov. 21.
miss its exquisite thrills and its ex- Legislative Council, Both Mr. Pollock! Mr. J. Sturgeon, from reserve, has The P
• P. & (1, 8.a. Nello e" le't London citing, everwhelming climax. The and Mr. Lau Chu-pak will addrese Roue supernumerary chief officer,
Money Changers" will be presented at the menting, and it is expected that." Kwongsang" The NY K. "i" (Furorenn the Kowloon Theatre to-night with an reference will be made to the League's Captain G. F. James, from leave, Lin) left London for shie port via Suez all-star cast,.
plans for encouraging better interna- has gone master, “Kutwo."- on Oct. 18 and is expected here on Nov.
Mr. R. J. McClelland, acting master, In addition a laughable "Saub" tional relations. The Dariell Castle Life .. "Bowos Pollard comedy is screened.
The consuls of the various nations.“Kutwo," is on reservc. Castle" which sailed from New York on With one of the finest dance floors represented in the Colony, also Captain R. H. McNair, from leave,. Fant. 27. vin Panama for the Far East in the Colony and special music the representatives of the different Indian has gone master, "Kingsing."
Kowloon Theatre offers splendid in communities here, have been invited Teiresins" Blue Pannel ducement to kinema patrons fond of to attend the meeting. Lire) ft Surz on Nov. 3 for Hongkong dancing to enjoy their favourite Conversing this morning with Mr. L. V. Raks, chici officer, & China Mail reportor who" Kwangler," has gone chief officer, TO
N. Y. K., M shima Mara pleasure before and after the picture
had approached him for a "Taishuo.", (European Time) left London for Pong programmet, makes
the meeting. Konk vin Suez on Nov. 1 and is expected
statement about
Mr. I. P. Jensen, oblef officer. hereton Jan. 10":
the Hon. Mr. Pollock, father *Taishup," has gone-chief officer, of the Follow-bip League, said that "Kwanglee." he had only one thing to add. In' Mr. W. Campbell, chief officer, view of the importance of the
Kiangyu," has gone chief officer, problems coming up for consideration *Kiangfoo." A good chance comes "Once to by the Washington Conference he Pho S.Y.K. a. Sanuki Maru" (Cal. every man." Such were the words Loped there would be a very large eutta Lipa de Moil, far Pongkong on uttered by Jerry the postman to attendance of the public at to morrow Nov 8 and is expy cted here on how. Denny Bolton (Jack Sherrill) at the afternoon's meeting and to show that Mr. N. C. Klopfer, acting chief Tos NV.K. Hoobay Mure" World Theatre last night, when the the men and wonten of Hongkong officer, "Kwangchi," has gone second Calentia Line)) Singurore for long latter took his leave from the lumber talte a keen int rest in questions officer, same ship, kong on Nov. 8 and is"öxpected here on Nov 10.
camp.
Bolton inherited from his vitally affecting the future peare not
Mr. V Pavlof, chief officer, home will include the placing of the police spotted bim. The accuard Mr. Osmund said he was coming father a strong caving for drink, only of the Pacific but of the vory While he was still in tlio camp, be world itself.
"Teiching," has gone chief officer, wreaths on the Cenotaph and other now pleaded necessity e Triad man out of the latrine in the
Kinngyu.” struggled hard to fight down this
War memorials, scattered throughout had threatened to kill him. The Hotel when he mot the defendant, Mr. J. Malcolm, "second engineer, the Country. I write to suggest that police did not soo is in that light; they who was under the influence of drink, appetite but it was too much for
Kiangyu, has gone acting chief something similar bedone in Hongkong thought it obvious that he was out to in the corridor. Defendant embraced Cargo from the r.. Ronlaw chót lim and bis lady love wouldn't
engineer,Kingfoo. clared by tomorrow will be a jet to look at him. Dryad (Mohel
and that in memory of those who left do something unlawful. The magis him and told him how he had heen. rent. Dimaged or will be examined, Witheo) was the heroine in this Gne
this Clody to give themselves in the trate shared their view, told the man robbed. The witness broke away the same day at a moving picture and carried herself
Great Conflict, as part of the Service he was a dangerous customer, and put from him and walk dout. Defendant Ofbb, Lávingston and Co., 3 pl.
PINKETTES KEEP YOU in the Cathedral-meant to be repro him out of reach of his enemy for followed him into Pedder Street and Cargo fry that in Mthrough with great credit. She was not cleared by Nov. 2 will bejupi et to responsible for the ultimate success
WELL
Boutative of the whole Colonytime nine months.
struck hit a heavy blow on the rent. Damngot on in will be exainitull of Jack Bolton. When Jack saw that Dr. Woodman, a sirtant M 0.11., beonato by bol masinate ally. Ifis Excellency the Governor of the be found for a wreath to be placed by
tmple, the -Rond day, Agent Toyo Ri
Kin Dryad would not trust him, he Kowloon side, while he was yet clon, regulate the liver, prevent or is foot of the memorial in the Cathedral
rogularits la o sured They with sdiges, Caro from the horkan not decided to convince her of hssticces some distance from this pork i pel biliousness endale tendacher, Compound, aleared by Nov. 14 withe jet to Accordingly he went to New York, Kowloon olly, was able to receive its finy but thulough, Glichtmet an rent. Daniagul datin will be xamin
and entered the "Ring.. This part message. He carries a nasal receiver he nat
Rently 10 B., the same day. Agout the performance will appeal to all in that caso Magistrate Ormo
Perhaps someusd doeply interested Manners and High humo, ficha ws/ha
members of oun arvioes, the British to-niglie Loxion &c. would act on thi the Way Cabtle boxing-lovers and young hearts will decided that the pork purveyor muit Carpe
Trom not cleared by Nov. 15 will be sul not fail to comment he splendid bave known the pork wasn't fit to
Your
for this port on Nov. 8 nt 71 ain and is dug here on Nov. 11 at about Br.m."
Kotaisa,
CONSIGNEE? NOTICES.
to rent. Damaged onrgo will be ansioluod at 10 sim, the e400 day Dodwell Co. L.
ement' gaihid in the end both the hero sull tho heroine.
WIRELESS PORK AT
KOWLOON
SENDS ITS MESSAGE SOME
. DISTANCE.
and taxed him 300 for disregard ing the plain message.
Mr. N. Buje, second officer, "Kiang.. yu," bus gone second officer,
Hainkung."
Boad, kaogh
PEIKET
ARMISTICE DAY.
With 15 years' service in the Navy and a hitherto good record, HeLry McLean, bo'sun of H.M.S. "Ambrosa" was this morning fined $15 by Magistrate Lindsell for having Purdue told Mr. Orme, a dagger Jardine, Matheson and Company in This Chinese gentleman had, Mr. assaul,ed Mr. Ernest E. Osmund of strapped to each of his calves. Tyes Pedder Street, outside the Hongkong Sir-Part of the celebrations at in Swatow Street late at night that Hotel yesterday evening.
To the Editor of the " China Mall.
ngkong, November 0. 1021,
TRIANGLE TANGLE.
For the benelt of the member Evidence for the plaintiff in the of the Helens May Institute and then, sunounce that aprente Court action in which two friends, we are lak Chinese merchants are disputing about there will be mesur the ownership of a small triangle of Circle the Institute at 10.30 ANN land in Bonham Road was begun this to morrow. morting Thursday maining. The chief witness to day November 10 when M John was Mr. 11. K. Holmes, the acting. Drinkwater's play"
Lincoln Land Officer.