TUESDAY. JANUARY 8, 1921,
'BOOK CLUB' IOTES.
KINEMA NOTES.
"LURING LIPS.**
One of the most capable dramatic
All the way from Upta Sinclair's » 4 *Junglo' country, Chico, Illinois,
actresses of the screen in a tremend- comes news of The Oier of Book-. follows. No less a porn than the writer of there Notes has been in us photodrama will be the attraction formed that having par one gold at the World Theatre this afternoon dollar he has been nermed by the and for two successive days at 5.15 Council, Bookfellow muber 1884. and 9.15 p.m., when Edith Roberts Acelaimed with about and rojoi- will appear in her latest Ulivernal oing. Recognizing the solemcity of the "stop he has taken, the production, "Luring Lips," which
tod story of New York life, showing the writer has pledged imself be a true and loyal Bookfellow, struggle of a newly married couple for happiness. The production is to cherish the good in litrature to revere geniur, to gual and defend vibrant with sincere heart interest. the truth, to be kindly nd tolerant, ... There may be sorthing of the ladicrous in all this, ut it seems refreshing to find peop desirous of
is
An excellent cast, including Darrel Foss, the handsome tending man; Ramsey Wallace, William Welsh,
taking their pleasure other than Carleton King, M. E. Stimson and sadly, and getting ferieh about other sorcen favourites, gives ample books and the things books. This movement sell its n boka to support to the star.
Bookfellows only, and sues its own magazine. Any who thik themselves interested should get touch with Bookfellow 184. Ot there may be who would be willing to join the National Home Read Union and embark on a definite e irac of reading and to meet togeth for mutusl counsel.
Per 4.8.
PASSENGERS,
ARRIVAL.
"Dengda on Dee. 31-Mr 3. W. Carle. Capt. W. Forreter, Mr H. L Such an anization as ours has immeme posbilities before Stainfield. Mr J. Fry. Mr H. Hunt phrers re Hamphreya, Mr A. E. Way. it in promoting not the desirable Me W. G. Kirwood, Mr A. Mitchell, Mr habit of reling. it the equally. R. Borgett. Mis. C. Pawk. desirable habit of res-ng books that
matter.
not been Humour lins, 80 F. absent from the sretarial work of the Club. There is at friend, now home, who blandilyasked for Lord Leverbuline's Twel Hour Day in the belief that it wasn exciting work of fiction.
Per s.." Emorers of Asia" on Fridar
Mr T. Adair, Mr E. Adlar, Mc A. Anguits Jr. Mra MT. Arnold and inft. Me E. R. Bono, Mr B. H. I'vere, Mr W
Biwam. Mr A. Bonder ky. Mrand Mrs C. J. Bragor, Mr Chino Chung Tan, J. F. 1. Fody. Mr Cheng Sai Bick. Mr and Mrs K. M. hatuner, Mr W. H. 8. Dent. Mr and Mrs G. M Dutoher, Mr nd Mix C Ederby, Mrs Li Meise Then the is that bookker, Mr J. P. S. Fonder. Mr and Mrs
Jose de Воции. MK B
K. B. Hodges, Mr added to our oths, on Ruskin's and Mrs C. D. Hanson, Mr M. A. Pofer. Politics, lecture 1 Bernard Shaw. Mrs A. Harder &
daughter, ML T One could not re mber ordering Hardeman, Mr Afbes, Mr. CM Johnston' Miss K. Kuhnan, Mr Lowe, the thing. tuover could Dr. Lim Boon Keng. 1 6. T. Lee, Mrs be interested in askina politics G. M. Lourence. Mr W. F. Little. Mrs The receipt of 1x Beerbob in Kitty Tee, Mr T. K. Malcolm, Mr D. Perspective by Bob Lynch further Martie Mr and Mrs L. P. Mick, Miss M. E. Nearly, M Mrs B. Overcook, Mr and Mrs mystified, until a cam peustrated F Plumscher, Mr and Mrs 8. M. Rose the dullness of one' bristress mind, Mr F. G. Renwick, Mr Jack Ryan, Rev. and the remembran of instructions Reque Boang, Mr A. R. Smith sn
Mra H. Faason Mr slaughter, Mr and bome to send out:mmediately the and M.a A. R. Simon, Mrs J. R. Simon, latest efforts o Shaw
Burris, Mr V Sotol, Mr F. D. Tracy, Mr and Wells, Beerbohm, co. Still, books
Mra G. D. Thomson, sod 3 ohildren, about Beerbohm e not quite the RATING as books the loimitable One. Some of us member a strik ing essay in an is of The London Mercury' by Bob Lynch on Max. The book receiv will doubtless gladden the bear of Beerbohm's readers of whom number quite a few.
There are reproductions of certain of Max's gratures, and the prefatory note incles a letter to the author.
General C. G. Trest. Mr J. B. Tront, Mr and Mrs 8.0 Van Besaijt, Mra L. M. William. Me and Mr G. W. Elina. Mr
F. Fishel, Mr F. A. Q. Tueba, Mr A. K McDonell, Mr. Mooney, Mr Mange, Mr F. Natteford, Mr P. H. Rali y tr Robinson, Miss & Troon, Mir and re C. G. Talim and daughter, Mr T. Matsunaga.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
Cargo from a.s." Van Overstraten,' not cleared by January 9, 1922, will bo Japan-Lajn.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
It was with wet that No. 15,sebject to rent. Agents. Jara-China- Jungen,' was drawn from the catalogue. The ok has been re- ceived, but the pn was considerably more than antioited, and has been taken over by . Hon. Secretary. Undoubtedly a bk to handle with reverance. The ustrations are by Frank C. Papé u are such as to make one linge Hugh Walpole's introduction ad to the value. know no box in the English language' hostes, that colours one's imaginați and fancy quite as this one dobr
NOTICE.
AVING resigned from the service
of the NESTLE ANGLO-SWISS CONDENSED MILE COMPANY, I beg to
notify all whom it may concern that I have returned my Power of Attorney It belongs to the said Company. most definitel to the world of
A. G. COPPIN. Rabalais, of erne, of Anatole
Songkong, December 31, 1321. France. This a strong praise. "Jurgen,' as inobably known, has suffered at the ads of the "Unco guid"
in Arica. It is by J. Branch Cabell Applications for the loan of the may be made to Bookfellow 18 Coffee and cock-tame roach stains startionlarly barred. January, 1922.
Our membap increases and one
ong
in anxious thahero should be some outlet for itsomerset Maugham, the papers tes, has been to Singa- pate and th fitted elsewhere. Whether he has rabber plantation or is in, search local colour for his next novel olay, is not indicated.
IFMS is The
roferred to in *The C,'
character innocently enring if the F.M.S., is species of dise! As bad almost an 'the learn Judge's question: "What are ate?" It is really hoped to orga a meeting soon with a local speaker a topic that will Must see the President onCommittee and get proper soncti
Fouse somente.
E
NOTICE.
have authorised MR. HING KAM HUNG to sign our firm
as a Partner frvơm thủ lat day of
DEACON LOOKER DEACON
& HARSTON. Hongkong January 1, 1922
NOTICE.
have THIS DAY established myself
na a Share and general broker.
J. T. BAGRAM,
c/o Hongkong Stock Exchange Hongkong, January ist, 1922,
BA
WANTED.
DACHELOR requires well furnished Dbad room and own bathroom. A pious Year wish should Modern sanitation; Do board. Reply have connned three Notes. Some Box 1348, c/o "China Mail."
books, we arɔld, are to be tasted, | others to be flowed, and some fow
to be chewedl digested. May the books that no to meniberd this Fear of 1922 to their liking, who ther tasted, ved or swallowed.
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THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.
MR. EDWARD WILLIAM AL
DERSON has been appointed MANAGER of the Peak Hotel, as from the 1st January, 1922.
By Order of the Board
J. SCOTT HARSTON,
Chairman.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE,
CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL:
A NEW CLAB. for "BEGINN, 18
will commence on MONDAY, 16th January, 1922, it sufficient support be forthcoming.
Applicants for enrolment and en- quiries regarding hours of School, HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.Fees, etc., should be made to the
undersigned as early as possible.
By Order,
MISS N. G. PLUNKETT has
been appointed RESIDENT MANAGERESS of the Peak Hotel, as from the 1st, January, 1922.
By Order of the Board
J. SCOTT HARSTON,
Chairman.
HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.
MR.
FR. HERBERT JAMES BRIDGER NORTON has been appointed ASSISTANT MANAGER of the Hongkong Hotel, ss from the 1st. January, 1922.
By Order of the Board
J. SCOTT HARSON,
Chairman.
Hongkong, January 1, 1922,
HONGKONG HOTEL.
NEW GRILL ROOM.
wid NOT be belt on the Night of ST. GROE'S BILL, FRIDAY, 6th instant, an, owing to heavy hookings, the Dauce Floor will not be available.
THE U UAL DINNER DANSANT
THE GRILL. ROM will be CLOSED Con this occasion at 10 pin.
Boogkong, Jannury 3, 1922
CITY HALL.
CHOPIN LISZT RECITAL givan by
HARRY ORE
on
MONDAY, January 9rli, 5.30.
Booking at AndersoLs.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE...
CYLINDER 5 scater Buick Roadster in excellent endition, as good as new, rūz under 7,000 miles, Box 123.
There will be
the usual
D. K. BLAIR,
Secretary. Hongkong, January 2, 1922.
HONGKONG. POLICE
BOXING TOURNAMENT
to be held at ·
VOLUNTEER HEADQUARTERS.
(Ry kind permission of Lient Col. L. G. BIRD, 1.8.0.
at 9 p.m.
תס
SATURDAY, January 7ıb, 1922, Admission $3. (Rivgsido) $1.
Booking at Messгs, MOUTRIE & CO.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Tudorsigued have received in structions to sell by Public Auction
Q2
FRIDAY, January 6, 192%,
moncing at 230 p.m. Choir Malos Rooma, Daddell street, A Large Quantity of Club Furniture and Fitting,
Comprising -
Black wool beds with Tailos stono and marble hacks, o ueber, desks, || card tables, round tables, half round tablo, cupboard, chairs, steels, teapots, jardinieres and flower stance.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS
LOST.
OST-At the Hongkong Hotel
Tea Dance on MONDAY after-
noon, January 2, 1922. A Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch with a cluster of Pearls and Diamonds in the centre of Bar.. Finder will be rewarded on returning same to Lane, Crawford and Co.
LOST.
LOSE TWO 5-DIAMOND RINGS, near Star Ferry, Kowloon. Finder will be rewarded. Apply Box No. X.X.Z. efo this paper.
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., COPENHAGEN.
1HE Motorship
TE
"PERU,"
having arrived, Consignees of cargo are hereby informed that all goods are be ing landed and stored at their risk into the hazardone und/or extra hazardous Godowns of Holt's Wharf, whence delivery may be obtained.
No claims will be admitted after the gouds have left the Godowns, and ell goods remaining undelivered after the 9th January, 1922, will be subject to rent.
All brokon, cbafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 9th January, at 10a.m.
All claime must reach us before the 12 b January, or they will not be re- conized.
by
No fire insurance will be affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned
MANNERS & BACKHOUSE, LTD.,
Agente.
dongkong, January 2, 1922
KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART
Iron bedsteads, Teak writing tables, From ten tables, wardrobes, washstanda, elt.
Electric Ceiling and table fags and fitciuga,
And
A Que tity of Fancy Glass Partitions On view from Thursday the 6th. inst. Catalogues will be issued. 15-Uneh na delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, January 3, 1922.
[vening Dress
TO-NIGHT AT
Dance
KOWLOON THEATRE.
Latest Novelty in Pen Nibs
TER
Most superior quality Nibs of INCORRODIBLE metal.
For swift and elegant handwriting it is unrivalled.
NEVER SCRATCH. NEVER SPURT,
Sole Agents for East.
DANIELS & CO., 17. Wyndli m (Flower) Street.
"ENSIGN BRAND" TEAS. BROKEN PEKOE (11'S WORTH DRINKING). THE FINEST OF ITS KIND SOLD IN THE COLONY.
(pe-pound Paokete srani Niors-kespure, "
The Blue Bird and
The Grasso Egyptian Tobacos Store.
Or from
... The Gledale & Terramie Ton Agonoy,
DANIELS & CO., 17, Wyndham (flower) Siruet.
MAATSCHAPPIJ
NOTICE TO CONSIGNAES
BELAWAN DELI, PENANG
& SINGAPORE.
HE Steamship
THE
"VAN OVERSTRATEN, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are notified that all goods are being landed at their tisk into the hazardous and/or extra: hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves deli- very may be obtained.
Goods not cleared by the 9th January, 1922, will be subject to reat
Claime against the steamer must be presented in writing within ton days after arrival of steamer, otherwise they will not be recognised..
No Fire Insurance will be effected by the undersigned in any case whatever,
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN,
General Agenta.
Hongkong, January 2, 1929.
PUBLIC AUCTION
THE Undersigned bave received in THE
stractions to sell by Pabllo ato-
tion
FOR 1000UET OF THE CONCERNED), ON
FRIDAY,
January 8, 1921, commencing et. 2.30. pm, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, -- Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street. Chinese Porcelains, Curios, Lacquered Ware, &o, &o, Including a variety of 5-coloured and 3-coloured Vases and Jars, Wall Plates, Table Screens, Blue and White Vasen, Incenso barnero, Old Bronze and Brass Figurds and Vasco, Kakemonos, Lacquered Cabinets, Chairs, Screens, Tables, Ivory Waco, Jade, Agate and Crystal Ornaments, Mandarin Pisos,
Also many Green Jado Ornaments, Bonds Hand Bags Embroidered Bags, Amber Neck-lades, Golden Breast Pine, Scarf Pine, 8 save Buttons, Bracelete, Brooches, &c., &0.
The above stock, recently arrived from the North and includes pieces from the Ming, Kunghi, Kienlung and Tow kwong Foriods.
The bulk of which will be sold with- out reserve.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue).. On view before date of Sale Varma 3-Usah on delivery.
HUGHES & HODOR.
Hongkong, January 3, 1012.
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
ALL preliminary notices of forth- comming meetings, lectures and entertaimente, dent for Insertion in cha naves, coltirnina of the China Mall, are charged for at the rate of 33 much, (as amounted to May and Joan of last year) providlug that they do not yecupy, more than four Hoes future it ́zkle, sesich in ekovided they Will be placed in the advertisin dolnaked at the prevallingť miCKE.
NOTICES.
LANE CRAWFORD'S
FAMOUS TEAS
FOOCHOW, HANKOW, CEYLON.
GUMSHAW BLEND.
BREAKFAST BLEND.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
ESTABLISHED
1850.
TELEPHONE 1741.
NEW YEAR GIFTS-
BUBBLE
BOOKS
CONTAINING 3 RECORDS
WITH STORIES
12 DIFFERENT NUMBERS OF THE MOST POPULAR “NURSERY RHYMES
AT
ANDERSON'S
Bole Agents
Buznki & Co.
SAKURA
BEER
Alexandra Building.
Tel. 468 & 467.
DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO.,
TEL
(THE HUROPEAN: GARAGE}
Open and Closed
CARS FOR HIRE
482.
8552
LTD.
in Hongkong and Kowloon. TEL.
C. E, WARREN & CO,
Expert Banitary Engineers
30/32, DES VOEUX ROAD, BONGKONG,
LTD.
BEG TO INFORM THEIR NUMEROUS CUSTOMERS
That from 1st January, 1922. THEIR OFFICES, SHOWROOMS & GODOWN.
WILL
.98A, WANCHAI ROAD, TEL. No, 269, (JUST, PAST NO. 2 POLICE STATION)
GANDE, PRICE & CO. LTD.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
8. QUEEN'S BOAD OENTRAL,
TEL.
EG to notily Customer that Assorted Hampers suitable BG tuny be obtained from us at the following rutuca
No. 1 HAMPIR"
Ot. Moet & Chandon Champagne “ Crown Brut"
Blackberry Brandy
1 Pt. 0.0. M.
1 Qt. Martell's XXX Brandy
"
King George TV White Label or Perfection Whisky
Superb Tawny Port
Ht. Jallen Offret
Old Brown Bharry Bed Beal
D.O I Old Tom Gin or Dry Gin-
19, Burgoyne's Australian Burgundy
phial Pomeranxan Bitters
WÒ, É. HAMP)
qe. Guillemari Champagne 1.Ft. D.O.ME.
QL, Burgoyne's Australian, Burgundy
George IV WI, or Perfection Whisky, Tawer Dry Förb
St Julien ClaIVE
F DOE OM Tóm or Dry G
„Vila de Tierp Zollow Seal Bhurry. phial Pomeranikan · Bitteru
14 Get Frizes Fäppärimis
-Burgundy
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*MA Monsiliae therey White Weal