WEDNESDAT, DECEMBER 21, 1921,
IN THE SOCIAL SWIM.
THE CHINA MAIL.
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
Mosers Kwong Kwai and Company. photographers of Queen's Road Condrel this gening with having
Lindseil morning (they not being authorised persons,) old poisons, to wit, oyanide of potassium. They were further charged with failing to label the bottle with
Chinese characters.
SENT BACK.
FUGITIVE FROM SINGAPORE,
David Troy who is wanted by the
Singapore-authorities for the alleged embezzlendent of $10,000 belonging to s. British firm in that bity, was again before Magistrate Wood this morning.
Mr T. M. Hazlerigg Assistant Crown Solicitor, informed the Magistrate that Mr G. R. Haywood, the man's solicitor
MORE HOME MAILS,
meeting itself should have promptly proceeded to-well, shall we say, not
NEW MAIL SERVICE There were several departures for quito agree about matters of interior AND PHARMACY ORDINANCE. economy As a mero' woman, I do homo in the "Teirrsins" on Tuesday, not pretend to understand the issues
With the depatch of the P. & O. s.. amongst others Mr. Berners, Mrs. R.raised, but it does seem to me, that, M. Stopford, Mrs. R. N. Stoplord with the difficulty of getting houses
"Nellore" from Shanghai on Decatu (minst be rather confusing when both that there is; on the Peak, if the Peak
ber 19, a regular mail service will be husbands are in the Royal Navy, and Reservations Act were repeated, we
gin between the Far East and London have nearly the same initials) Major might just as well pack up and try
steamers will be despatched and Mrs. Greenaway, and Captain R. and earn our bread and butter also
Bay Shipping ard Engineering. The from Shangbai on alternate Saturdays Henderson, R.N,, (lute chief of the where. After all we don't come out
and are scheduled to complete Staff) and Mrs. Henderson, who bore for the benefit of our health, and
the journey to Marseilles in 35 days, passed through on their way down we are surely entitied to some con from Japan and the North. Amongst sideration. We are liable, as it is, to
M. K. Lo appeared for the defence
and the mails will take an extra 29 recent arrivals are Colonel and Mrs. have our houses sold over our beads, and said that he had written a letter was unable to attend court that hours to reach London. This service Clemonti Smith, back from unless we are blessed enougli with th to the C.8.P., a few days ago announ- morning, but at all the proceedings is the result of an arrangement be- their honeymoon in North China, world's good to have b ught our own. He naked for a nominal fine or his the fugitive baving admitted his General of Great Britain and amounts cing his intention of pleading guilty.were going to be of a formal nature,tween the P. & O. and the Postmaster- Mrs. H. W. Bird, Command rand and it the Peak wore thrown open tients' discharge, in view of the fact identity and elected to return to Singa to the renewal of the contract by the Mrs. Beckwith, nod Doctor and Mrs. everyone, I don't see where we could Strahan, who have taken a bungalow live at all. However, the whole matter that they had bon experienced in pote, Mr. Haywood had no objection British Government with the P. & O. on the Peak. Talking of Commander has been discussed by far abler brains the photographic trade for over 30 to the case proceeding in his absence. which was allowed to lapses during Beckwith, I heard the other day in than mine, and I do not want to be year and had been in undisturbed the tram (where one gains most of the the fool that rushes in, where angelssession of cyanide of potassium gossip of this most virtuous Clony) like (ou can fill up the gap a you during the whole of that time. that Captain Basil Taylour bad been please!) fear to trend
Cyanide of potassium, said Mr. Lo, was essential to
photographer's very seriously ill indeed with gastric
So the Hongkong Hotel has swal troubles; he had some three doctors lowed the Peak Hotel, have they?de, and unless the police met and four nurses in attendance, and at They are rapidly getting a polyphotographers half way or altered the one time was not expected to pull
not only
on the Island, Int at Kow. Ordinance, all photographers would have to close up shop or be through, but just did so and has gone loon, when the new hotel is opened. to Dinard to recupera'e.
We now can have dinner dansants at liable to a similar prosecution. the Hongkong Hotel every night, ex- cept Sunday, and tea dansants four days a week. Hardly worth while gor ing out in a car to Repulse Buy this time of year. However, Repulse Bay has a charm of its own and the drive out is not the worst part of it (and the drive back, toul), provided of course one has the right companion!
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Inspector Macdonald said that the
the case, and were not pressing for a police did not take a serious view of
heavy penalty.
not
The
Cheah Sik Ling, a detective of the the war. It will prove a great boon Singapore police produced a warrant to business men. Shanghai will not for the fugitive's arrest for criminal feel the advantage so much as Hong- kong, which is nearer London. The breach of trust,"
On Mr. Hazlerigg's application the usual Homeward ports of call will also Magistrate made the necessary order be advantageously affected. for the fugitive's return to Singapore.
The fugitive mentioned a document which he said be had signed in a hurry a few days ag and did not have time to read through,
The fugitive said he would rather the balance was remitted to the Sin-
PIRATED VESSEL DELAYED.
SUMMARY OF AUCTIONS.
Mr. Hazlerigg said that it related to the sum of $4,000 which the man The Weat River steamer "Wa Sun" had put in a motor boat company. which was pirated near Shanmi on On the question of a permit being It was agreed by the fugitive and his Monday was expected to arrive here caseri. Mr. Lo said that it was solicitor that out of that money $300 last night. She was delayed and will not practicable, as the Pharmacy which the fugitive owed to the Com- not reach Hongkong until this even- Ordinance under which the pany should be retained by them, mg. defendants were charged aimed $300 paid to his wife and the balance At the regulation of chemista basi- remitted to Mcaars, Sassoon and Daley, What a lot of military changes are coming next month. The General and nesses, and the defendants did solicitors of Singapore. Lady Kirkpatrick are leaving us, the cong under that category. Wiltshires go to India, Colonel and Misrnance was passed in 1916, and Taylor, Major and Mrs. Edwards, it was it for his clients to be the Captain and Mrs. Archer are all due for The C.S.P., said Mr. Lo, had no relief, while the 22nd Punjabis expect right to issue permits to photogra to be r lieved shortly. “Oue haidly seems to get to know the sphere under it, and even if they wanted to obtain a permit after this case, they could not do sor doubtedy there must have been an versight on the part of the legisla- torso that point, at the time the
On Monday 1 went to Captain Evans' lecture on the South Poin Ex- pedition at the World Theatre, and was very much impressed. II. B. presided and introduced the lecturer Captain Evans impressed us all with the cheery way in which lie narrated the hardships he and the others went through. He rose to pathos, when he told us how Captain Oates, that "very English gentleman" walked out in the raging blizzard to die alone in the hope of aving his comrades. As all the world knows, the hope was vaiu, for some ten days later the re- maining three of the gallant and met their death. Captain Evans himself saved by the "insubordination" of before they are off some... was very near death, and was only the two gallant seamen Lashley and They also tell me Major Wakefield, Crean. We were then shown the old resident in the Colony, will shortly photos of the two men, Lashley; be promoted and leave us. Amongst who had been a total abstainer and many others, he will be a great loss to non-smoker all his life," and Creau, the Masonic Faternity. "who bad never been either." I also
« else.
first victime under it now.
Un-
Ordinance was framed and passed.
The Magistrate agreed with Mr. Lo
On Wednesday I looked into thei Kowloon Church to see Mr. Sutherand structed Inspector Macdonald land marry Miss Dottridge. Dresult, the C.S.P., on the point.
Later Mr. Wolle attended Court and Smaliey gave the bride away, at the said that even it he withdrew the oflicers of the Hongkong and Singa.
charge of possession and tailing to por Royal Garrison Artillery were label, there was still the charge present in uniform, while their pipers played outside the Church, whilst the selling the poison for the defen- bride and bridegroom passed under then to answer; but he held that swords of the offers pres. nt. After yanide of potassium was not essential reption at Mrs. Smalley's house the
to a photographer's trade. happy pair left for Repulse Bay, and proceeded to Macao the following posed the nominal fine of morning. On Thursday afterncou went to Madams Lottie Gordon's concert in aid of the Blind Home. Pokfulum, and the Kowloon me
liked the story of the Irishman, who said "Beg your pardon, Sorr, did ye any we were to have thirty-four ounces per day per man?" "Yes: "Oh thought it was thirty-four ounces per day perhaps." The pictures that illustrated the lecture were most interesting especially those of the King penguin, whose great desire was to sit on eggs, but if he or presumably she--had no egge, then ice balls or any old thing would do. There were also some very interesting pictures of seals with their calves. Altogether a most interesting evening. The lecture was repeated the next day at St. Andrew's Hall, Kowloon, which, for the Aged poor. It took place LATEST SHIPPING CHANGES. understand, was packed.
street."
in the City Hall
and
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authorities. Mr. Hazlerigg said that he had already cabled to Sassoon and Daley the gist of the agreement and if the fugitive persisted in bia objection it might upset all arrangements which bad
TO-MORROW'S SALES.
Hughes and Hough-Jewellery, at Sales Roots, 2.30 p.m.
Lammert Bros ---Selection of toys, a: Sales Rooms, 11 a.m.
been made and probably affect. the $300 paid to bis wife. The mere fact of the money being remitted to Sassoon and Daley did not make them owners of the money. The fugitive could prove his claim to the money at the trial in p.m. Singapore.
The Magistrate suggested the in- clusion of the words "to the order of the Court" in the document,
The fugitive expressed himself as satisfied.
FORTHCOMING SALES.
December 23.---Hughes aud Hought Fancy Gooda, at Sales Rooms, 2.30
Fanling golf fixtures for the Xmas holidays are advertised to-day:
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· It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good. Wiseman's have to move out of their prevent premises, so they
After lengthy argument, the Magis L TEST SHIPPING NEWS.are making big reductions, (advertised
$10,
CHINA COAST.
Mr. H. Birkett, seco.d engineer, "Wenchow, "has gone second engineer,
cow."
Mr. J. V. Kiug, second engineer,` Yingow," is on reserve.
Mr. J. Lewis, third engineer,
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On Tuesday I went to the Art Club crowded with a very enthusiastic
Mr. D. Richards, from reserve; Exhibition. I do not pretend to any crowd of spectators. Madame Gordon artistic knowledge, so my criticisms is a very fine pianist, and in these coud officer, "Sinking.” will only be those of the "man in the second half of the programmas aliqwed I thought it was a very us she is also a fine composer. With good innovation grouping the work of such a galaxy of talent, it is invidious" the different artists together. There to select an of the items. I will only seemed to be fewer pictures than say I particularly enjoyed Mrs. Drak's usual, but to my inexperienced eye Tosti's "Good-bye," that Mrs. Pearce they seemed to reach a high level. looking as charming as ever sang her That does not mean that we did not wo songs very sweetly, and that MissChenan.” miss Colonel Loring's seasoapes, which Dorothy Stobart accompanied by Mr.
Mr G. Tinker, third engineer, were always a delight. Mrs. Flum Rice--carried the whole audience with Suchow," is on reserve. phreys' black and white first attracted her. Altogether a most "enjoyable M. Tully, chief officer, "Koon-ton.--C44. one's attention. They are always concert. Madame Gordon was presents," has gone chief officer, "Surwo." charming, Miss Kirkpatrick's pictures ed with some beautiful bouquets at Mr. N. 11. Gireg, from reserve, has were clever, but I am bound to say the close. On Friday afternoon gone acting chief officer, Hangsang." that it rather jarred to see the words went to the At Home given by
Air. A. Dockwrey, chief officer, poet like Rupert Brooke, whom Victoria Diocesan Association. Ilangsang," is on reserve.
of a
Kashing," has gone third engineer,
Mr. E. P. B. Kidby' has been second
ohver, Tuckwo."
I admire immensely, 'endly misrepre- noticed amongst others pescat II. E.
Mr. E. B. Sunich, from reserve, bas sented" as the programme put it. Miss the Governor and Lady Stubbs, the goue cuiel officer, "Kooushing.” Huxley had made two charming por-General and Lady Kirkpatrick, Miss
Mr. T. O'Hare, from reserve, has "Dick" Hancock's Duff, Mrs. Bowden Smith, Dr. and gone superLumerary second officer, traite of Mra. daughters. I thought Misa Aubrey's Mrs. Cloud Severn, and many others. Koushing." garden scenes very pretty. There were We had three carols in which Mrs. Bome quite striking advertisement Drew and Dr. Severn took part, appointed supernumerary posters exbibited, but they were not shown on the programme so 1 do not know who the artist was. Mr. Cole had some twenty pictures in both oils and watercolours, and I think won
A. interesting engagement is that the first prize with his portrait of a of Mrs. C. H Ross and Commander Mr. C. Ross second engineer, Scotch lud. Bliss Bicinkowa gave us Hartford, D.8.0., R.N. I heard the "Koonshing," has gone acting chief some forty pictures, and perhaps in-wedding will take place shortly engineer, "Esang," cluded soine of the most striking ones Amongst other residents who returned
and the Bishop gave us a very interesting address. In the evening took place Lady Kirkpatrick's dance, which was most enjoyable.
Mr. J. S. Macdonald, from leave, has gone second cng.neer, "Esang."
Mr. P. Reap, second engineer, Esang," is in leave.
Mr. D. Ellis, chief engineer,
in the exhibition. Miss Phoebe Bowen to the Colony recently are Mr. and "Esang" is on leave. exhibited some nice watercolours. I Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Dowbiggin, Mr. Mr. U, Collins, supernumerary third liked "Moonlight" by T. G. Purvis and Mrs. Maitland and Mr. Sharp engineer, Koonshing," has gone
On Saturday I meant to go and see acting second engineer, same ship.
the Army play the Navy at Polo, but
"
very much. Mrs. McPherson, had some very fino pictures. I particularly
Mr. J Mackellar, from reserve, as liked the four Temple pictures, es-
pressing invitation to go to Repulse gone second cfficer," Kiangan," pecially Temple doors. It was rather Bay to tea and dine was too tempting, Mr. P. McAlister, eccond officer, unfortunate that the seven capital so I succumbed and went. My better" Hainwah," has gone second officer, kins should have had a portrait mixed-half went to sampe naval concert at-1 Kiangwah." up with them. I heard one lady say, think the City Hall, but as I was still Mr. V. G. Yastreboff has been ap "Why what a nice looking roan! Tliat asleep, when he went off to pointed second officer, "Hsinkjang: must obviously be--"well never Fauling this (Sunday) morning, teen, mind, and was quite overcame with
bave heard 30 detail.. Mr. W. Moodie, third engineer, confusion, when she found it was "Å
The invitations are out for the Sub-"Hainwa," has gone third engineer, portrait," Rather hard luck on the marines' Dance, to take place at the Ilain Kiangteen."
Mr. W. Sinclair, noting chief officer, original, whoever he may be, don't City Hall on January 13th. On Tues- you think
day most is Lady Rees Davies' "Kwangping." has signed off.
Mr. J. C. Laing, from reserve, has Overheard in the tram, small boy dance at the Hongkong Hotel, aged about a'x-"Well, Tommy did On Xmas Eve there are dances gone chief officer, "Kwangping." you enjoy your party?"Yes, very both at the Peak Club and much. And wore there some nico at the U.S.R.0. and also at Repulau
girls thora? Oh yes, but the best Bay, an one has plenty of choice. A club progressing ? I see various fair of them were all married women."strentious life, my mastura, and how damsels about with hockey sticks in I suppose every one! (who is not the poor men who dance half the the afternoon. I must try and find out annoyed) bas boot amused at the night, and have to get up early to go some detalls during this present week. Look out for the report of the next report of the meeting of the League to their offices in the day time, man- of Fellowship, which took place on ago, I don't know. Personally, except mesting of the Ex-Service Men's A Monday afternoon. It was rather an on days when I go out to tilin and sociation (if that's what it is called) anti climax that, after sending Bridge, I know I am only too pleased They tell me the League of Fellowship telegram to support the Washington to get a aleep in the afternoon. By will be nothing to it. Is not that so Conference for abolishing war, the the way, how is the ladies' hockey Mr. Ypre
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