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KING'S CORPORALS DEFEAT SERGEANTS,
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On the Murray Parade Ground, last evening, a friendly match at soccer was played between the Sergeants and the Corporals
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KAMELIA.
WOMEN'S KU-KLUX-KLAN.
The "Emperor" of the Ku-Klux- Klan, William J. Simmons, has to all appearances re-established his supremacy by successful inaugur ating Kamella as a women's branch of the Klan.
Kamelia has just held at Atlanta its first annual convention. Women delegates attended from all parts
MIGNON.”
ITALIAN OPERA SEASON ENDS.
The and finds us still unweary with an Oliver Twist desire for more and yet more. We shall probably find ourselves on some evenings of the 2nd. Batt. King's
wondering Star Theatrewards to be Regiment. The Corporals had the
pulled up with the fact that oven better of a fairly fast game. Ten of the United States. They were Opera has its limitations and that a minutes from the start, Moran exhorted by their "Emperor" to four rool comedy drama of the opened the score for the Corporals, mobilise against the "perils con- Dangerfield adding another goal fronting the Protestant white pep Harold-Fairbanks-Pickwick type is shortly after. Capital individualulation of the United States. These all that we may bope for in the days play, by Q. M. S. Burnett made the perils were luridly described as store 2-1. The same player found typically illustrated in New York meer not, for after all we are not to come. Let it be good and we the net after a well-placed comer where, the "Emperor" observed, kick by Allen, but the referee dis- there are within a radius of 19 miles "Mignon seemed to be the least all built aliko. Lagt "night's | allowed the goal presumably more than 7,000,000 people con- satisfactory of the Opersa alaged by because Irvin was standing offside! gested. He proceeded: Just before the interval, Carr head-"Of this enamts centralised the Italian Grand Opera Co. It has NOVEL DISPUTE DECIDED. Corporals 3 goals ahead. Shortly native bom,
ed into the net, putting the population only 1,100,000 are the "famous" Gavotte and the white Protestant equally "famous" Palonnieo, which after the resumption of play, Americans. The vast majority of is, but showy and, to our way of Moran slipped between the backs the others are of every land and of thinking not real munte, and they and added a fourth goal. Before every tongue and every creed both get their due meed of applause. the final whistle blew, Dangerfield. They speak 37 different foreign The story of "Mignon" has its own A knotty point which cropped up profiting by a mistake of Simmons languages. None of them in their appeal. Lothario, far from gay, is in connection with the Rents Ordin-added another point, which gave
a pathetic figure, made very appeal the Corporals the victory by 5-1. suce was disposed of by tho Chief The school bench near the lower
ing by M. Manceri whose charac. Justice (Sir William Rees Davies, goal was a frequent source of
BABEL OF TONGUES.
terisation and singing are slike K.C.) in giving judgment to-day in danger and should not be allowed tongues, after feeling its hot breath done artistically.
After listening to its babel of wonderful: Whatever he does is Mllo. VornoS action in which Kwok Yau, as the were: Sergeants: Dale (goal) thing restlessness, an eminent is better as actress than as singer near the field of play. The teams of anarchy, after touching its scc-also. We some times wonder if she roventionary of an unexpired lease, Negus, Simmons (backs); Lyon, social economist recently turned The part of "Mignon" was invested claimed from the Tung Cheung Tai Newton, Roberts (half-backs); firm possession of a dwelling house Bliss, Irvin, Berett, Holland: observation that its future could be splendid, and the singing that went away from New York with the with an accuracy of detail that was Allen (forwards). Holland (goal), Griffiths, Wyang and desolation of Petrograd."
Corporals: soen faithfully depicted in the dust with it left no doubt as to the lady's (backs); Parry, Barlow, Connoly
qualifications. Mlle. Delza also (half-backs); Corner, Moran, Dan no less terrifying of the Pacific well in the picture. As usual Signor The "Emperor" gave a picture earned honours, with Mlle. Ballarin added that after the slump follow- were leused to the defendants ingerfield, Carr, Hill (forwards) const where, he said, the Japanese Bannardi sang sweetly with force |
Referee Drummer Crotty.
THE LEAGUE.
weto establishing an asylum as a
DECTEASING EXPORTS?
Several of Hongkong's leading export men, seen to-day in con- nection with Hongkong's export Irate, remarked that business was practically at a standstill and the all seemed to be unanimous that a number of commodities in which Hongkong previously had the monopoly, is been lost to the Colony's trade.
ether they could
Asked furnish any reason for this state of affairs they merely offered the vague explanation that conditions were now different; while one
Пся
a lot to do with the change.
TWO HOUSES ONE TENEMENT.
at 213, Wing Lok Street.
The facts of the case were that two houses standing back to back
A full programme of matches has been played during the week and some of the results have been surprising.
homes or in their communities speaks the English language.
of
wrath, and of the Southern States needed. The orchestra and the refuge against the day of China's and restraint whenever those were where more than 11,000,000 negroes ballet again added to our enjoyment. presented an insoluble problem. There was no untoward incident in He ended by urging the women the night's proceedings. No speeches America to join in repelling to say how some of us have felt "the invasion of America by about the few days which bave hordes of alien and undemocratic gone. Scamuzzi was in the audi- government, and in insisting that and enjoying it just as anybody else elements, incapable self-once having a busman's holiday, immigration shall be arrested and might de It fills us with hope; the foreign elements already in when we see one artist applauding the country properly and scienti- mother, and when several "take" fically distributed." He announ- the applause hand in hand. The ced that
a great American unicompany proceed to Java and return
Klux-Klan, The last match on Monday pro Atlanta by Kamelia and. the Kin November when, they should be!
versity" was to be founded at
sure of another cordial welcome.
On Friday last No. 3 Platoon made a very creditable draw with No. 4 Group and with a little luck on the same evening No. 2 Group they would have taken both points, obtained a couple of points at the expense of No. 4 Platoon by the only goal of the match. No. 5 goals and No. 8 went down to No. II by four clear goals.
Platoon beat No. 15 by two clear
Ing the 1919-1920 boom, customers ( 1918. One frunted on Wing Lok had so much time on their hands that it paid them to look for Street (No. 213) and the other on sources of supply, with Bonham Strand (No. 40). In 1018 the result that Hongkong was the defendants sub-let the Wing Lok ousted. A suggestion that irregularities by Chinese dealers Street house to the plaintiff but the and the lack of standard grades roof and part of the kitchen con- had contributed to the decline was tinued to be copied by the defend. in markets had caused customers Justice had to decide was whether pool-poohed. The general shumpuuts fakis. The question the Chief to look clsewhere with a view to the acoupation of the roof and of a economy and surplus shipping had portion of the kitchen divided off with iron bars constituted occupa At one time, there were consition of a portion of a domestic derable exports of wood-oil from tenement." also whether the sub- the Colony, but Hankow seems to letting of the remainder of the pre- have secured the supremacy in this.miss a sub-letting of "other por What does go from Hongkong tions of the domestic tenvinent.' now is very small and it must On behalf of the plaintiff it was be shipped in balk; it was argued that since the sub-letting in pointed out that the latter was no
1918 the two houses constituted two
The greatest surprise of the week obstacle as shipping companies domestic tenements, that the roof was on Tuesday afternoon when were generally ready to supp./ml kitchen which had been exclud- Nu. 2 Platoon beat No. 14 Platoon the space.
The export of peanuts and cam-
ed from No. 213 were now included by the only goal of the match.
The men of "A" Company (No. phor have also dwindled down in No. 49 and formed, since the as these commodities are now sub-letting, a part of the tenement, 2 Platoon) brought along a crowd of
supporters almost exclusively handied by
The Chief Justice considered enthusiastic
who Japanese merchants in the there was no ambiguity to justify Victoria Barracks
delighted when No. 2 Platoon's ped in large quantities direct age of the section. The root of from Tsingtao and Foochow cam-No. 213 was a material portion of centre-forward on this occasion, phor did not come through Hong-the tenement as was also the dis kong any longer.
Rice, which once toomed large in the mercantile eye, is hardly
ved an exciting struggle and No. 6 Platoon were very unfortunate to go down to the league leaders by two goals to one.
AN ELEGANT TIME.
Pat O'Dowd mot Mike Casey coming out of the local police court.
Of had a most illigant toime on from Saturday, O'Dowd-sure' twas the were toime av me loife!",
North. Peanuts are being ship departure from the expressed iangulate goalkeeper, who was playing that?"
ever mentioned. Occasional smail
lots are sent to Vancouver and South America but enquiries from Cuba and San Francisco are the exception rather than the rule.
FLOUR.
thing, Mike how ye know that ye had such an illigant toime!"
But if ye can't remimber any-
Casey. "Well, Of've just overheard "How do Oi know?" repeated
magistrate all about it!" a dirthy policeman telling the
WORLD THEATRE.
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The management of the World Theatre announces another of the popular series of "The New Leather Pushers" starting Wednes- day last till Saturday. It is entitled "The Chickasha Bone Crusher" (Round 9) and shows Kid Roberts winning new fistic laurels in his battle for fame, wealth and the one girl. As in the other stories of H. C. Witwer's series Reginald interprets the stellar role. Denny, popular and vicile player,
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Bonobe, T. Noguchi, R. Nomura, K. Hirata, K. Nakahatus. N. Yokɔt: F. Uyetorka, M. Kajiyana, U. Enxaki, M. Upohats T. Matsushita, T. Hattari, * | Kawagore, Mir and Am N Mimans, Por P. & Q. . **Kashmir" on July Mesra M. Takahashi, § Toki M Kia, 13-Capt. J. II. Ferguson. Mr W, R. Miki, Mrandes K. Uchida, Mes Lo Jono, apt in A. Duckwrey Mr HBhun Wan, Mits In Cheak She, Miss B. Taylor, Me E. J. Davis, Mr W. H. P. H. Evane. Mosers K. Watansbo, F Weston, Mr J. H. Read, Mr G J. V. | Numat», T. Bhimahama, J. Shinohara, K. There is no gainsaying the fact Fayrur. Kr C. 8. Maigwick. Mr T. R. Mine, Y. Katoh, M. Amatatan, Y. Ta os- series is the most popular short Browning, Mr E. Ulsen, Mr. R. Eux Mr and Mrs Y. Yamamoto, Mr B that "The New Leather Pushers" Read. Mr J. F. A. Marcbant, Mr J. K.moto, K. Iwato, T. Ushijiams, N. Adachi, length features ever shown in this tor, Mrs. La Welch, Dr. W Black, Mr Arima, E. Takeuchi, E. Minks, Mes P Colony. What Kid Roberts is go-- 0. F. Powell, Mr E. D. Kemp, Mr and Johnson, Mossartwright, T. Nawa, ing to do in the next "round" is Beyere, Mr R H . Gompertz, Mrs. Hara, T. Teram to. M. Esteur, J. F. pitzby, Miss P. B.itz y, Mr. C.Miss Kstaura, Mr Corcweight, Hers looked forward to with interests. Farquhar, Mr F. A Bosnerman, Mr B. Takita, K. Tabihara, Y. Nagamita, Y. However the beauty of this series: Mr U, 8. West, Dr. B. Blick. Mr Lui ah,Uchida, O. Yaani, A. Sugiyama, R. is that each one is complete in it- Boo, Mr B. H. Church, Mr Poh Teng Kok Ishiguro, T Sakurai, 8 Yamakan. X. Mr Pang Aik Hong, Mr Lee Hieu Lam Nikawa, K. Noma, Mei 3 (kama o, self. If you miss one you can go Mr G. A. Calkins, Mr B: W. M. Nicol, Miss. Uhkura, Mrs F. Kagayams. Mrs So you're engaged to Miss Oitt-on with the rest and not be wonder-Me C. A. Niedl, Mr Wagner, Misses A Hing. Mr and Mer (unzaki, Maur cash, Percy?" said Algernon, ex-ing what it is all about tending his hand.
THE LESSER OF TWO EVILS.
Indade, Casey, and how was
"Why, Oi was at the Blue Pig, scored a fine goal carly in the and divil a thing do I remember match. The new goalkeeper for after about 7.30." connected part of the kitchen and No. 2 Platoon,tried for the first time, continued to be occupied by the acquitted himself well, and, on fesses although they had sublet the more than one occasion, saved the other portions of the tenement. situation when it looked almost This, according to the definition in certain that No. 14 Platoon for the Ordinance, constituted them wards would equalise. tenant in netual occupation of The four teams of D "Company No. 13 and they were protected by have been very unfortunate during the Ordinance. He thought the two the week as they did not obtain a houses, for the purposes of this, goal or a point in five matches.. action constituted one domestic No. 3 Group, who are low down: Although prices have not appre-tenenient and accordingly gave in the league, secured a win over No. 11 Platoon by two goals to one. ciated much during the last few judgment for the defendantx. days, a good tone stid prevalis. Mr. E. Davidson (Hastings and
All "C" Company's teams secur- Merchants predict still better Hastings) appeared for the plaintiffed points towards the Company
Denny and Hayden Stevenson, prices in sympathy with the rise in and Mr. M. W. Lo (Lo and Lo) for aggregate during the week, No. 10 "Yes; that's me," said Percy, as the Kid's manager, together with America and Australia.
the defendants.
Platoon obtaining a hard fought gloomily. victory over No. 1 Platoon by one
Harry Pollard, the director, are "H'm! Well, old man," conting- giving enjoyment to thousands. goal to nil and No. 9 Platoon over-ed Algernon, "I really scarcely Another number on the same pro coming No. 16 Platoon by three know whether to congratulate you gramme is "Midnight" starring goal to nil.
or not. I know she's a very exacting Constance Blaney, the popular old dame, although she's got plenty little Realart star
This is the The league table, including the of coin. You'll have to give up tenth picture which she has com theatres, you know, and also smok- pleted for Realart, but her wonder ing and drinking, if you marry her." ful Ecreen career extends even
That's all very well," said beyond that. Percy, bitterly; "but the point is this ifI don't marry her, I shall have to give up eating!"
MANCHESTER CLOTH
MARKET.
LEAGUE TABLE.
Writing on June 6, the Man-to attract buyers, but the regular Certain fancy styles have continued chester Guardian Commercial staples are either neglected or only results of Thursday night's matches
The cloth market Ins displayed a cent, below what would give pro
bid for cn a level of fully 10 per jis given below:- considerable amount of listlessnessducers a profit. This observation
GOALS
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this week, and in the yarn market applies not only to dhootie sorta but the conditions have been not less to printing Jumps and various TEAMS. P. W. D., L. F. Depressing-at any rate where classes of shirtings.
No. 2 G. 1211 I 0 25 ordinary qualities of American cops
7 23 Trade with the Near East, which No. 1 G. 12 8 3 1 28 12 19
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and beams are concerned. Thecomed to be opening out better, is No. 4 G. 11 7 3 1 31 10 17 A Reuter cable from London se are not to be found in the again checked, and no general No. 9 F. 13 7 3 3 23 13 17 states that H. H. Raj R. S. Alwar is eight of stock held in the overseas activity has been displayed on the No. 5 P. 13 6 4 3 25 15 16 to represent the Indian princes at markets, but rather in the general part of buyers for Egypt and the No. 10 P. 13 6 4 3 14 10 16 the Imperial conference. Lt-Col
ncertainty of things and the erratic Levant ports.
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14 14 Sir Jei Alwar is an Hon. Lieut. course of colton futures.
Some of the South American ro No. 14 P. 13 4 No. 6 P. 13 6
21 14 Colonel with the British Army. He The Burcan report on the canli-publics have contributed offers for No. I P. 12
13 13 maintains an Imperial Defence tion of the new American crop war voiles and other finishing fabrics, No. 12 P. 13
13 13 contingent, comprising 600 cavalry much in accordance with anticipa and a small business in these has No. 13 F. 13
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12 13 12 ticipated in the relief of Peklog in yield per acre it is equal to 66.5 por Scottish houses,
16 10 1900.
Infantry and cavalry both Cont. an last year's basis. With a
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with a population of 828,487. bales. This does not look bullish, Nothing beyond trifling weights No. 16 P. 13 I 6 6 9 21 but the market has been subject to appears to have been sold either for No. 2 P. 13 3 2 86 24 accasional spurts, and this morning home we or for shipment, although No. & P. 12 2 0 10 10 33 we opened 20 to 34 up. The business was available at a price. fluctuations at Liverpool have 413-Bundlen for India and Chips were
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