THURSDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1921.
Hughes Hough
AUCTIONKERS TO THE GOVERNMENT AND ADMIRALTY.
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Home to sail by Pablle Auction. (For account of the Concerned.)
OR
FRIDAY, December 23, 1921, at 2.30 p.m., at their Silos Rooms, No. A, DE VEDI Roan, Corner of Ico Hodne Street,. MISCELLANEOUS SALE, Fanoy Goods.
Torms: Cash on delivery.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, December 14, 1921.
FOR SALE.
PEAK SCHOOL.
of the pupils were presented for, the examination of the Royal Drawing
THE CHINA MAIL.
WANT
YESTERDAY'S PRIZE GIVING. Society in July, with the following|| ADVERTISEMENTS
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The Peak Sobool held its annual
prize day at the Peak Club yesterday afternoon, when Lady Stubbs dis- tributed the prizes to the successfu studenta.
The proceedings opened with a bright little entertainment provided by the children. Their performance was very creditable, and their songs and recitations were much enjoyed by all present:
The Club's concert hall was specially decorated for the occasion, and was well filled by the parents of the scholars. Amongst those present were Sir William Rees-Davies, K.C., and the Hon. Mr. E.A. Irving (Director of Education.)
The annual report, read by the Hon. Mr. Irving on behalf of the Headmistress stated:---
HEADMISTRESS'S REPORT.
Atendance: School opened on January 10th with 44 pupils and closed for the year on December 21st with 60 pupils. The attendance has generally been regular, but, as usual, fell during the months of May and June to 35. As in the previous year, afternoon school was stopped during the sum- FOR SALE. One Oldsmobile Seven mer months. The Hon. Mr. F. A. Irving, Director of Education, kindly offered a prize for the pupil whose attendance was best for the year. This has been won by Bessie Blair who made 25 attendances out of a possible
Seater Motor Car, brand now,
Cly Hudson wire wheela two spate 6 wheel and copplete Equipment in thoroughly sound runing condition, For prics & particulare apply
HUGHES & HOUGH,
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A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED. Hongkong, December 21, 1923.
WE
NOTICE.
208.
results--
Division I., Honours and 4 Passes, Division-II., 1 Honour, 6 Passos. Division III, 3 Passes. Division IV, 4 Passes. A good beginning has thus been made. and we hope to do even better this year.
Under the
Innovations: A new development of school-life has been introduced to the Peak School in the "Brownies and "Girl Guides," leadership of Lady Stubbs and her assistants-Miss Irving and Miss Hastings-the Peak School children have been taught many useful ac- complishments.
Games and Sports: Physical de- velopment has been, as last year, in charge of Miss Macdonald, and good work is being done. In April by the kindness of the Hon. Mr. Severn and Mre. Severn the annual sports were held at "Tanderagee," and a very successful and enjoyable meeting was
held.
Ministering Children's League: The girls have worked very hard all year for the Ministering Children's League Bazaar and, thanks to Miss Mac- donald, many dainty articles went foco y a toute is of the Peak Stall.
Prizes: The prizes are fewer than
35 WORDS 3 INSERTIONS, $1. PREPAID. Every additional word á Usuts
tor 8 insertions.
TO LET.
To LET-FLOORS in the new Bank Bailing, 4 Des Vreux Road Central
Apply to The longlong Land Investment & Agency Co, Ltd.
£31,000 FOR MR. CHURCHILL.
MOTHER'S MARRIAGE
SETTLEMENT.
Mr. Winston Churchill benefits to the extent of £31,000 through the foreclosure of a mortgage on the Manhattan Club New York, which
of bis mother, the late Lady Randolph represented the marriage settlement Churchill, who, before her marriage, was Miss Jennio Jerome, of New
York.
Under the terms of settlement,
·EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
(Router's Heroice to the China Mail.)
THE NAVAL RATIO,
WASHINGTON, -December-21st. Correspondence between Mr. Hughes and M. Briand with reference to the Fronch attitude on the naval ratio ques tion was officinily published by the Score- tary of State on December 16th. It re- capitulated the agreement reached by the Big Thren, cabled on December 18th, and points out that if France made the same orifices as the other Powers her capital Big Three were willing 102,000, but the
were willing that she should Lavo 175,000 in order to prevent her scrap. ping Dreadnoughts. It shows thereafter that the relative strength, sought by France would notually have become much Is if the Big Three had not entered the -agreement and had continued shipbuild-
Briond, wired on December 18th from London replying to Mr. Hughes. He defers to the latter's views as regards capital ships but says that he cannot accept reductions in defensive ships cor
responding to those for capital ships as the former are necessary for the proter tion of the colonies.
THE SHANTUNG QUESTION,
WASHINGTON, December 21st: elared it necessary to obtain instructions After the Japanne delegates had de-
from Tokio, regarding the entire Sban- tung question the Sino-Japanese,conver states the New York World, the in-sations thereanent were adjourned sine die without agreement being reached come was to be paid by the trustees respecting the control of the Tsingtao- to Lady Randolph Churchill and her Tainantu Railway. husband, and at her death the prin- cipal, if she survived him was to be
divided between her issue. Mr. Churchill thus receives balf the
DUTCH EAST INDIES LOAN.
Health: The health of the pupus hitherto, because it is considered noti Principal, the other half going to Mr. Chamber Committee on the Dutch East
bas been excellent, no infectious dis- ease of any sort having been pre-
a good plan to give a child a prize valent in the School, although a few simply for coming to school. To earn s prize, now, the pupil must work children contracted whooping cough during the summer holidays and this gently and carefully, all the year delayed their return. The medical reports have been most favourable! and slight attention to eyes and teeth in a few cases was all that was re- quired.
School Building: During the autumn the infants cl eses increased to such an extent that the room usually devoted to drill and dancing
had to be used as a class room for the accommodation of the infants.
through.
PRIZE LIST
Form IV. Bessie Blair, (foron prize and special prize for attendance) Margaret Cameron, (nature study and geography, special prize-class work); May Austin, (arithmetic and algebra); Kitty Blair, (sewing and drawing).
Form V.-Theodora Cameron, (form prize); Fairlie Nicholson, (grammar Staff: In November Miss Cooper and arithmetic): Alison Nicholeon, returned to the Belilios Sokool, where (recitation, history and geography).
Form VI.-Kenneth Chadwick, she was formerly acting Head Mistress. E have this day REMOVED our Miss Irving and Mrs. Mackintosh (form prizn) Roy Austin, (reading Office to No. 6, Das VOEGX ROAD,joined the staff in November and and arithmetic) Hilary Lowe,
Miss Bowen leaves for home on Dec-(recitation and history). ember 30th. The Rev. H. Copley Moyle went on leave during the year; the Rev. J. T. Holman very kindly carrying on his duties during his absence.
above the Bank of Canton, Ltd.
ARRATOON V. APOAR & CO. Hongkong, December 6, 1921.
WISEMAN, LTD.
Studies: In addition to the ordin- ary school subject, French has been taught by Madame Moussion and
· Owing to removal a reduction of awing by Mrs. McPherson. Many
20%
is being made on
Tom Smith's Crackers,
Fanta Claus Stockings
Fancy Boxes of Chocolates.
Our stock must be cleared
this week.
Telephone 407.
THE WATER #UPPLY.
Level and Storage of water in reservoirs
on the 1st October, 1991 –
MITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKA ·
19:30
Tycam iften. Helow
grerflow
Eytan Hwh 9.1
6 in. Belew overflow
Tykem Intermediate
"Levci with overflow
LEVEL
1521
4ft 7th. Below overflow
(t. in. Below overtlow
ut. al. Abova prerilaw
Tytam Tule Jerel with fivel with overtow
overflow
Wong Nehung, 3ft ft. win. Bolow overflow
Below
Delon overdow
Pektion 11th sim. Below overflow
STORAGE DE MILLIONS AND BLOKALE OW DALLOTS,
fytaro
Tytan Interredinth
tam Tak.OKUMENTARNA
Total
Form VII.-Peggy Hornell, (form prize); Valerie Birse, (writing and his tory); Dick Shiner, (composition).
Form VIII-Denys Clark, (form prize); Juan Hornell, (reading and re- citation); Peter Humphreys, (general progress); Sibyl Crawford, (number).
Infants A.-Jackie Breakspear,
(number); George Apcar, (reading).
DIG KHMER
FOR HIM.
POCKET WATCH
WRIST WATCH
WATCH CHAIN
WATCH FOB
WATCH LOCKET
CUFF LINKS
CIGARETTE CASE TRAVELLING CLOCK
BINOCULAR
Etc.
Etc.
JEWELLERY
1620.
192
375,000
246.04
18.58
9.31
136.01
.190.78
1,419.0
1,610.00
24
24.46
07.04
19.09
2,509.40
2,655.70
Consumption of water in the City and Hill District fo millions and doelmale of gallons during the month of September,
Consumption.
1420, 1991. 901.67 250 40
Estimated pupalv tion. 10,900 253,400
Capraruption v hrad |
per day man samm
7
3L1- 24.1 gallons
Constant apply in all d'atriots during
September of both 1920 and 1921,
KOWLOON WATER WORKD LEVEL.
1990.
Kowloon vita- | Levol
Mas Beservoir... with ano
ZORI
Caval
with overdow
SYONION IN MILLIONS AND DRɑINAÍM OF HALLOWE.
Kowloon Dravitation (
1:21.
374.00
Consumption of water in Kowloon lu
Allians and decimals of gailous during the
mouth of September.
100
106,960 191.000.
The Government Analyst's reports ike ska? the water is of ectoslimib quéllly,
Pablle Works Department
Water Authority.
John Strange Spencer-Chur-bill.
Early this year Mr. Churchill re- eived an inheritance of about £5,000 a year through the death of Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest in a railway
accident in Wales.
Infants B.-Sheila Lang, (conduct). Infants C.-Eileen Ranger, (conduct and application).
Infants C.-Nevil Wilson, (recita- tion); Neil Wilson, (general improve ment); Keith Nott, (number); Alan Comrie, (reading and number).
ROYAL DRAWING SOCIETY RESULTS.
Division I. Honours.--Kitty Blair, Bessie Blair, Kathleen Phelips, May Austin, Theodora Cameron and Mar- garat Cameron.
Division I Pass.-William Loring and Peggy Humphreys.
Division II. Honoura-Margaret Cameron.
Division II. Pans.-Kitty Blair Leo. Kokoulevsky, Kathleen Phelips, Alan Leak and May Austin.
Division III. Pass-Kitty Blair, Bessio Bi ir, and Kathleen Phelips.
Division IV. Pass.--Kitty Blair, Bessie Blair and Kathleen Phelips.
XMAS GIFTS.
THE HAGUE, December 21st. The provisional reports of the Secoud!
IndiesLonn shows that a group of members object to the loan in foreign currency, fearing difficulties regarding the event of an alteration of exchange. They also fear that Amerien may tend
the redemption and payment of interest in
to acquire influence in the East Indies which might entail unfavourable con- sequences. They considered 7 per cent. interest too high. The majority are of opinion, however, that the Bill is the only means of avoiding too high a floating debt without excessively inconveniencing the Netherlands financial market.
BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.
LONDON, December 21st, A rescuecitation scheme for the Banque Industrielle de Chine is reported from Paris. Broadly, it consists of the appli- cation of money unpaid to France in connection with the Boxer Indemnity to the re-establishment of the bank.
A emi-official statement from Paris declares that the reporte are prematuro, It says that the matter will be considered by M. Briand when he returns from London.
KRUPPE PROFITS,
BERLIN, December 21st. Krupp's report shows net profits of ninety-eight million marks compared with seven-nine million last year. Steal pro- duction reached sixty per cent. f the pre-war total.
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CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS
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DUNDEE CAKES
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We are also supplying this cake to order with a layer of almond icing and decorated" from $3.00 each.
MINCED PIES $1.20 per dozen
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TOM SMITH CHRISTMAS CRACKERS. and a large variety of beautiful fancy boxes of Chocolates.
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XMAS GIFTS.
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