FRDAY DECEMBER 7, 1923
JAPAN.
HISTORIC CEREMONY,
TOKYO, December 5. Rev. Motoda will be consecrated Bishop of Tokyo at St. Timothy's Church, on the morning of the 7th
Thist.
supporting diocese.
GERMAN POLITICS.
EMERGENCY POWERS BILL.
BERLIN, December 6. The Reichstag adopted all three sections of the Emergency Powers Bill in three successive ballots with the requisite two-thirds majority. final vote on the whole bill is postponed at present.
THE CHINA MAIL.
RUGGER RAGGINGS.
remaining four would be Andrews, Lee, Jones, and Day, but a lot de pends on their condition on the
(BY: "SCRIMMAGE") -:::| dateren say
I can imagine Mr. Rugger play or, if you competed in the effort last Saturday, that you will look for this column with a conscience that is-shall we say a little bit uneasy. It is a pity because I very
This is the first instance in the history of the Anglican Church
much wanted to be able to pat you GREAT INTEREST.
a big pat on the back this week. throughout the world of an in- dependent national church elect- There was an unusual demand and so make up for my rudeness ing its own bishop in a self for tickets for the galleries in the in previous effusions. But what House of Representatives to hear would you gentle meddler of the The presiding Bishop will be, President Coolidge. Even stand-oval pill? I put it to you yourself Bishop Jobu McKim of North ing room was at a premium. There Did you go full out? My pre Tokyo, and those assisting at the was a large crowd outside who dominate feeling is-sadness! consecration will be Bishop Hens-heard the address by means of lett, South Tokyo, and Bishop Lee,amplifying devices. of Kyushu.
The sennon will be delivered by Bishop Gailor of Tennessee.
Bishop Scott, of Shantung, re- presents the Church of China.
Similarly, Rev. Y. Naide will be consecrated Bishop of Osaka at Christ Church in that city on the
11th, inst.
The Pre-
Reviewing the game I shall try sident's declaration.in favour of a to make myself; content with my World Court of Justice, with previous note for the purpose of reservations received applause. adverse criticism and try to find a The declaration regarding anti-bright spot or two. recognition of Soviet Russia, and
I notice by the Homeside reports that Leicester have succeeded in defeating Newport. This is the first time the Welsh side has been beaten since April 1922. The Tigers had eight either actual or potential internationals playing of
course.. pla
The Scottish Rugby Union have certainly administered the curt word to Wales over the Newport presentation. ruling of the International Rugby Union that no gifts of this sort shall exceed £2, in value is sound. After all a small, souvenir is all that is required on these occasions.
I think that the
There is no news to hand of the rumoured Interport Match. Inotice that the Hawkins beat Shanghai 15 points to 10.
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INTERPORT. RUGBY.
SHANGHAI TO VISIT US.
accepted Shanghai have invitation to send a team to com- pete with our local side. The XV is expected to arrive very early in January.
No details are yet to hand, but it is probable that in addition to the Interport against the civilian side a game will be arranged with the services.
I now hear that Shanghai are sending a XV down, the probable date of arrival being January 1. More about this next week when more detalls are to hand.
MIAOWI
CATS CONFISCATED.
EIGHTEEN IN SMALL CRATES.
What was obviously an attempt to export eighteen esta to Canton yesterday was prevented by the zeal of a constable who heard the animals making a noise in the two baskets carried on a pole by a Chinese licensed hawker. In evid ence before Mr. E. W. Hamilton this morning when the hawker was charged with cruelty by packing the cats too closely, the officer said that they were "crying and fight- ing with one another."
Inspector Fisher of the S.P.C.A., also gave evidence to the effect that he had previously seen defen- dant taking cats on board shipe bound for Canton, The arrest was made on the 5.8. "Kwong Tung” yesterday afternoon.
VOTING CONTEST.
OUR $50 PRIZE.
POPULAR GIRL CHRISTIAN NAMES.
As previously announced, we give this week, the first list of twenty girls' Christian names in our popular voting contest. Write them out in their correct order and win our $50 prize. Other lists will follow each week. After these lists have all been decided, still further contests will be held to decide the finals. For each event every week we will give our usual $50 prize. Bomeone must win! Why not you ?
Twenty Christian names are from below. Select the ten, you consider the most popular and write them out in the order of your choice. Than out the form out and sand it to the "China Hall" offos marked "Fata,”'
The list which seruas mearest the correct solution will win the prize. The correct solution will be decided by ika gangrai voia, the item polling the most His Worship told defendant votes being placed first, tha ona coming next being pliosd sooond and so on mult that he could not be lenient with {-the list of tan is amplated. : people like him and asked him how he would have liked to be packed with ten other men in a small case. He imposed a fine of $2 per cat making $36 in all, or one month. The cats were con- iscated and handed over to Inspector Fisher.
deprecation of cancellation of war Immediately I wrote the fore debts and his "unqualified ap-going paragraph I realized that it proval" of the Mellon taxation would be impossible. At the same programme, was also applauded time there were bright spots-to Henceforth there will be two Both Houses adjourned until wit, Forsyth's game at forward for Japanese Bishops in control within Monday in token of respect of the the Club and Bell's game at fly-half the respective areas.
In emory of Mr. Harding. Senator for the Navy. It would be unfair if Bishop McKim, the American Lenroot introduced a bill appro- I did not also mention Jones of the Bishop, and Bishop Heaslett, thepriating $20,000,000 for the relief of Club. With that heart for hard British, will have jurisdiction in the Germany to be exponded under the work which you possess, Jones old North and South areas outside of direction of President Coolidge. chap, it is a pity that you haven't Tokyo and Osaka-Reuter.
METE FOR REPENTANCE" more dexterity with your feet! If President Coolidge commended you had I could safely prophesy to the favourable consideration of International honours. the Senate, the proposal to support WANCHAI ROBBERY.
a permanent court of International
Now for the 30s. Jordain is now Justice with proposed reservations a forward and Forsyth was right
KOWLOON OPERA. Although quite close to the clearly indicating America's re- when he changed him at half time. Wanchai (No. 2) Police Station,fusal to adhere to the League of I will let him alone. Skinner on the No. 2, Tsing Kai Lane, was entered Nations. Referring to Russia, he other wing I have grouse against
"MADAME BUTTERFLY." by four men armed with daggers said, while the favour of America but the centres-Oh! the centres et about nine o'clock this morning. was not for sale, he was willing to My dear old chaps, the idea isn't
A well. filled house warmly A quantity of jewellery is said to make very large concessions for to successfully transfer the ball
A gentleman signing himself "A applauded Mile. Amoroso's WOD have been stolen before the alarm the purpose of rescuing people from one to the other without drop
from Russia. Already encouraging ping it. You must make ground-Player," has accused me of using derful performance in the name the get a move on-get busy bustle, rudeness as a medium through part of "Madame Butterfly," at the Inquiries at the Central Station evidences of returning to revealed that two men have been ancient ways of society could be hustle, go to it. On Saturday which to voice my opinions. I ap-Star last night. The staging was arrested in connection with the detected, but more were needed. you made me think that I had made pear to have achampion. However, really quite good and the singing crime, but no other details were
Whenever, there appeared any disa mistake when I said previously in the person of "Spectator" who was of the high standard the Italian available,
position to compensate despoiled that you would eventually settle kindly dealt with the allegation, Opera Company have all along American citizens and recognise down to a useful combination, so I will not trouble to remark on achieved. Mile. Amoroso thorough- the debt contracted by the new Easterbook certainly got moving
ly merited the beautiful floral NEW CRUISERS.
Sorry Mr. Player's feelings were tributes presented to her during the republic of Russia, whenever the once or twice but when that hap- active spirit of enmity to American pened be seemed to forget his wing hurt, of course!
performance, NUMBER NOT YET DECIDED. institutions abated and whenever altogether.
appeared works 'mete for repen- Some time must necessarily elapse tance," America ought to be first to before work can be begun on the go to the economic and moral new cruisers for which the Gavera-rescue of Russia. He hoped the ment has decided to place orders. time was near when they could act
The decision to employ, this PLANES AND SUBMARINES. efficient. And before I forget it Mr. method of enging the unemployment The expenses of the Anny of Navy centre three who had the CLUB LUSITANO BEAT, C.C.C. situation in the shipbuilding, yards Occupation is over $225,000,000. wonderful chance in the first halfAt the V.R.G. last night, the was only taken a few days ago, The army and navy should be-don't forget that a dropped goal Club Lusitano proved too strong at billiards for the players from the writes the Political Correspondent, strengthened by additional planes counts four points.
Craigengower C.C. The scores and the work of getting out the needed for the army; additional plans is considerable.
was raised.
It would have paid the Sub- marine threes to have got the ball out to their wings every time. The wings were certainly the more
it.
follow-
SPORT.
BILLIARDS.
C.C.C.
submarines for navy defences-in The general impression given by
CLUB LUSITANO. The number of craisers may be the Panama must be perfected. the game was that co one, worried Remedios 250 J; S. Landolt 230 |
"We want no competitive arma- very much what happened. four, six, or eight, decision in this
CVas 250 D. Frity4214 connection resting with the Trea- ments, no more war, but we want Perhaps I should except Forsyth sury. In the ordinary way the Ad-no weakness that Invites imposi and Jones of the Club and Bell of AC. Rozario...250 AJ. Walters 178 The second half of the game will the Navy. But Auchtermuchtyitis mimity would have been prepared to wait another two years for these
was really very much in evidence, be played to-night. It shouldn't be-one late night | ships, but it is pointed out that they
should not upset young men to that are really necessary at the present time.
Under the Washington Treaty there is no limitation to the number
tion."
HERE AND THERE. LOCAL HAPPENINGS:
of ships which may be built for com- The first lot of Hongkong Chin- merce protection so long as they do lese
exhibits and attendants
extent. It is a bad habit to slack off because the game is not im- portant a habit that can easily grow. Don't do it again!,
FRIENDLY CRICKET.
For to-night "The Barber of Seville” is announced.
P. & O. S. N. CO.
STEAMERS FOR STRAITS, COLOMBO, AUS. TRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS & LONDON,
Through Bill of Lading issued for Batavia, Perrian Gulf, Continental, American and South African Ports.
THE
Stormship "SOUDAN." Captain E. J. THORNTON, R.D., IN.B., IRC. v. EAST SURREYS REGT, carrying His Majcety's Mails, will be This match will be played at dospatched from this Port on or about THURSDAY, 13th December, 1923, at Sookunpoo Valley on Saturday at Noox, taking Passengers and Cargo for 2.15 p.m. The following will re- the above Porta With regard to the December present the Indians:-A. el Arculli Silk and Valuables and Tea for Italy, will leave for London at the end of 22nd, Cup Tie prospects, I have (Capt), S. H. Ismail, U. N. Omar, France and London (under arrangement this month by a Blue Funnel been thinking that the result de- O. Ismail, J. S. Curreem, A. Bwill be transhipped at Bombay into the Passages for over one ponds largely on the Club for Madar, S. D. Ismati, B. A. Ismail, Mail Steamer proceeding direct to steamer. hundred Chinese have also been wards. I have started already to N. I Kitchell, A. K. Minnu and Marseilles and London. booked by the " Agapenor" which think about the Club's team for A. H. Rumjahn. will leave in January. The Hon. that occasion, King at Back, un
Do You Dread the Night? Mr. Chow Shou-son and Mr. Ip doubtedly. Skinner, Easterbrook, Lan-chuen, one of the Joint Cleland, Logan I should think be
Coughs and colda afways seem to grow Secretaries, sail in February. So cause there does not appear to be wore at nightfall and croup comes far no exhibits have been received anyone else to put in at three without warning at widnight Avold from Canton as the Customs Com. Clerk at scrum half but with re- an uneasy, foreslih, sleepless night by missioner has not received instruc-gard to the other half back I have keeping in the hons a bottle of Cham tions from Peking to waive the ex- not seen anyone out in this posi-berlain's Cough Remedy. It soothing,
not exceed 10,000 tons and do not for the British Empire. Exhibition carry guns heavier than eight-inch.
The now ships will be capable of meeting any hostile ships other than battle craisers, and they will cost from 14 to 1 millions cath. Their construction will occupy two years.
It is understood that sooner or later it will be necessary to send sitips of this type to police the scas around South America and Chino,
CAUGHT BY WOMAN
SHOPKEEPER.
Three shopkeepers appeared at Tower Bridge to prosecute Timothy Bernard Edward O'Brien for theft.
port tax.
tion more than once. I suppose the choice rests between Bowker and Morrison. Bowker is vice- captain of the team but does not appear to be very interested.
It is at forward that the Selection
Committee will be puzzled Forsyth, Ralston, Jordain and Adams should be sure of their places. Then we have Andrews,
It is stated that an armed robbery took place yesterday afternoon in the Yamati district. Seven man are reported as having entered No. In each case O'Brien was charged 4 Portland Street, with revolvers with stealing either a 108. note or and to have got away with consider 106 in silver, and his method, able loot. according to the evidence, was to dash into a shop and ask for silver According to a junk-naster, his Lee, Jones, Groves, Day, Reid and craft was commandeered on Nov. Miller. It is a bit of a puzzle. Reid 27, near Sanning, by a launch flying is an extraordinary hard worker Sun Yat-sen's flag. After being and very fit but I think that his taken to Yam O, near Chin Wan, a light weight will preclude him police launch ordered the launch from a place. Andrews is good if to move on and the junk returned he will remember the offside rule. to Castle Peak several days later. I think that my selection for the The master of a trading junk makes a similar report.
for a ten shilling note or vice versa, and having been handed the money. le ran out without giving anything in exchange.
When he tried it on Mrs. Ethel Darby, of Esmeralda-road, Bor- mondsey, she caught hold of him as he wan leaving the shop and called the polico. +
Mre. Aunie White, of Blackfriars road, and Mrs. Margarita Chiatti, of Oakley-street, Lambeth, said O'Brien had robbed them in a sunilar way.
Mr. Waddy sent him to prison for seven days on each charge, the terms to run consecutively.
MOTHERS SLEEP EASY AT NIGHT.
Who Keep Baby's Own Tablets In The House.
What more distrősting than to be awakened. In the middle of the night by the cries of a sick baby or little child! You aia startled and hardly know how to not. The tour is too late to summon the doctor. What are you to do until morning, when be can be called if still. required f
MOVEMENT OF STEAMERS, The B F. 8.5. "Sarpedon for Maree
The answer, is simple; Baby's Own illes, London and Rotterdam, left Shang Tablets moet probably are all that is bai on Dec. B for this port and is dus
needed. Theo lttle Tablets are here at daylight on Dec 9. The vessel pleasant and tasteless, easily administer- will be despatched at noon on Dec. 11.
The 1...Tands left Shanghaied because they crush at slight prostore
for this port on Pen. 6 and is due bere on Des. it.
The A. O. L... Elkton "is expect ed to arrive from Now York vis poris on January 18, 1574.
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Therefore the secret of the contest is Not to select the tan most popular Items in siphabetical order from our list, But to select the ten most popular names from our list and judge what place each individually will ocenpy-which will come first, which second, and so on until all ten have been placed.
The contest lasts frouz' Monday to Saturday. The rewali will be announced "In the “China Mali?? on the kuzoeading Wednesday, when the winner's nama wil
be published along with tha oceract list. -
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MAKE YOUR CHOICE HERE
Below we give twenty Christian names, Select the ten you think the most popular.
Ada
Amy
Beatrice
Cynthia
Elileen
Emily
Evelyn
Freda
Grace
Henrietta
Irene
Jane
1... 2...
3...
4...
5...
6...
7...
8...
9...
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10....
11...
12...
13...
Joyce
14...
Katherine
15...
Laura
16...
17...
Mi dred
18.
Phyllis
19.
Rose
90.
Violet
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To the Editor
Bir,
Lucy
OUT
China Mail, December 7, 1923.
Hongkong.
I consider the following the ten most popular, Christian names from the above list, placed in the order in which I think they are liked best :-
Please write clearly in block letters.
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