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Bathing and Pirates,
The winner was Mrs. Eleanor Pearse, Lynton Cottage, Bondgate, Selby, and she sht at the same table in the last 13 hands of the drive.
The table was No. 13. The prize was the 13th. There were 13 eggs In the sitting.
It was the winner's 13th whist drive.
Her name has 13 letter: So has the name of her house. Her street number is 13. v Street and town together have 13 letters.
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As a contrast to the 'Poor Widow's" COD- GNAWING fession, Mr. Snowden
WORK.
taxpayer:
MONDAY JUNE
EXCELLENT IDEA.
road this letter from VOLUNTEER PROTECTION. a conscience-stricken (From Our Own Correspondent.).
:
Dear Sir-I once defrauded you of £5.
Remorse gnaws my conscience. I am sending you 5/-
When the remorse gnawa again I will send you some more.
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1924
CHEFOO NOTES.
(From Our Own Correspondent.) '
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CHEFOO, May 22.
PAKKAI, KONGMOON, May 31. Encouraged by the success met
Since I last wrote the weather* ** with by similar movements at has been rapidly warming up, and Kongmoon, San Wul city and as I write there, heavy thunder- eisewhere, the Son Ning (Toy storm in prob this ought to Shan) merchants are organising cool us do as the last few days their own Militia, ie., volunteers have been very oppressiva. Thelma.an for protecting the civil population. CAUGHT NAPPING, activeTM lttle
The strike engineered by the Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Coulthard, person of six, resented the suggestion that she silk merchants as a protest against and their daughter, Miss Josephine Naturally enough, was tired. "But don't you over serious at Yung Kl in the Inst. for Home, via Canada, Mr. proposed levy, is still Coulthard, left here on the 8th... the late Lionel go to sleep?" they asked her. Shun Tak district. In the normal Coulthard has been the Secretary COMPOSER'S "Monckton's house. Thelma shook her head. 'Only
hold effects are when I'm not looking." she replied. silver coins are in strong demand Schools here for a good number of
Chinese of the HOBBIES...
China Inland Mission rich in operatic
for payment for silk cocoons. This years, and both he and Mrs. he had many other tastes. scores and theatrical souvenirs. But
stoppage has meant appreciable Coulthard will be greatly missed As al bookman Monckton was devoted to To-day's Poem.
reduction in turnover, hence, the hy their many friends.
Rev. lack of demand for Canton silver H. E. V. Andrews has taken over Stevenson, and also collected things like Dr. Syntax, A'Beckett of
(To the Cuckoo.)
currency. As a consequence the the Secretaryship." Punch," bohemian journals, such Hail, beauteous stranger of the premium on Hongkong notes is
soaring. It now stands at The Chefoo Spring Gymkhana as "The Mask," and the entertain-
grove!
about 24 per cent whereas in was held on the West Beach.on previous ears-at the, height of the 9th and 10th inst., and was the silk senson-it was only about favoured with delightful weather, 15 or 16 per cent The cocoon which greatly contributed to mak- business is being carried on as ing it a grand success. Honours usual at Pakkai:
were very evenly divided, `Mr. Rain has continued to fall and Swaney winning three races, in- the river is higher.
cluding one a dead heat with Mrs. Railton. Messrs. Railton, Hogk, Kay and Villers each won two events; also Mrs. Railton, Mr. Swaney on Jacksnipe won the Champion, as quite a number
The fear of piracy, heightened by recum ferry episode, is still with peater-loving Chinese, and Wr understand is having its effect on the number of bathing excursions For Chinese to not eare to make fairly long excursions with the fear of attack always in iind. 11. hus been suggested that some plan of Retion he forplated of a disopening illustrations of Leech, Row- tive nature. Bathing is a feature uf super existence in Hongkong and should not be entailed. It is suggested that there should be u "ylearing - house, where, Clulis and others might make known
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BONGKONG MONDAY, Jana 2, 1924.
COLOMBOTSM
scat,
Thou messenger of Spring! landson, &c. He was a sound Now Heaven repairs thy rural judge of Chinese porcelain, and the Kien Lung, the Khang-pai, and had some excellent specimens of
Ming periods.
MOUTHS IN FICTION.
The very latest fashion in novels view to co-operating in the matter,
is a big mouth for „of safety, and if possible, dust
heroines. In Miss where, SA, two parties are going May Sinclair's "A Cure of Souls to the sine place, they arrung we read: "She had a small, euch, to convoy the other starting tenderly inquisitive face, with a In the sine tie-and leaving a wide for it. The heroine of Mrs. thin. waving mouth, a thought too The same time-keeping each other Belloc Lowndes's exciting story, in view on the outward and returnThe Terriford Mystery" has a | journey. It may seem to same a mouth "too large for beauty," Mr. | panje-stricken idea. But it is W. B. Maxwell follows the fashion, pointed out that the ways of pirates for he says of Evelyn Glover, in are past all knowing, and that "The Day's Journey," "Her mouth, heing the case, no opportunity although too large. should he neglected to circumvegit this is a natural reaction against them. Owners of steam kumelies eyes and lips which have been the-guarding their own interests overdone. But it is time feminine Lears were worn again in fiction. we are told by refusing to hire for though hidden in real life they their bouts to strangers,
are a great index to character.
Abbott.
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Some Lave prefixed a perfectly good me with another called Dure-devil?" Certainly, if getting Au old aeroplane and Dyer hayling it $1154 getting
gloft is anything to go by, "Daredevil" is probably a correct description. But perhaps a better one in that is warranted in the circumstances--sunething having to do with determination and courage. - Mr. Abbott certainly pro- vided Saturday's sensation and if consciences are what they should ho, Jesters of apology should be pouring in on him--for it Berret that in certain quarters his. habilities and--that of his machine
were called in, question. However" the public conseiancé is chastic, whilst public menury is wenk. It seems likely that an exbibition will take phare it Happy Valley and all will hope for its stress, But we would wish that it might be held in scame wider aven than the Valley. We perhaps think unduly of the first attempt that was made there.
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And woods thy welcome sing.
What time the daisy decks the
green,
Thy certain voice we hear; Hast thou a star to guide thy path;
Or mark the rolling year?
Delightful visitant! With thee
Thail the time of flowers, . And hear the sound of music
sweet
From birds among the bowers.
Oh, could 1 fly, I'd fly with thee!
We'd make, with joyful wing, Our annual visit o'er the globe, Companions of the Spring.
-John Logan.
WEATHER-CALENDAR:
JUNE 2.
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ANOTHER PIRACY.
(From-Our-Own-Correspondent.expected
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PAKKAI, KONGMOON, May 31. On the 14th. inst. the C.I.M. Another tow-boat junk-ferry was Preparatory School held their pirated on May 28. This was the annual Sports. The Sports com- 'Kwong On" plying between menced at 4 p.m. in lovely weather, Canton and Kung Yick which was and the kiddies and the spectators attacked near Ngung Gor Tsui thoroughly enjoyed themselves. (Parrot's Pass?) by two armed The race that caused most enjoy- piratical launches.
ment and amusement to all was the [Kung Yick is a town at the race for Gentlemen visitors, won confluence of two large creeks in by Messrs. Booth and Nipps. The the Sunning district and cannot Pendant awarded to the boy with be confused with either Kongmooa, most points was won by Paul or-Mokshan-to-which-places the Dilley, who also won it last yeaT- tow-boat which was rescued by the Dilley will be moving up into the Tarantula," ply in addition to Boys' School this Autumn, and Canton It is therefore presumed ought to shine on the Racing
Track there too.
Our Portuguese friends may not 1800. A bold dry windy morning that this piracy is not the one which
like this. paper-
The first Cricket match between Mathe Chefoo Cricket Club and the
was accompanied by was reported in Friday's issue as Mrs. Nicholson as far as the locality mentioned was Rydale. This was very kind, Ling Bar.-Ed.-China Mail] but God be thanked, I want.]” not Society by a 'moonlit Words- lake... Dorothy worth.
H.A P.S.
is from a London
Portuguese avia- TOMBSTONE. tors, less am→ ISLAND. bitious than our own, are essaying merely to fly from Lisbon to Macao, the utmost limit of their country's Empire. Chinese island has belonged to but has always been so largely Portugal for over four centuries, populated by Chinse that much of CRABBED AGE AND YOUTH. Society's outing to Silver Mine double figures. When the School
The little
its area is covered with the tombs. of their ancestors, and to avoid landing on some of them may be work of difficulty to the pilots of the present expedition.
were
CLM. Boys' School took place last Saturday. 17th, inst, when the School just beat the others by 11 runs, The Settlement battled first making a total of 87, a fine 19 being contributed by Mr. Graham. Mr. Ford, who WAS also expected to make a big Yesterday proved ideal for the score, was very ably caught out Hongkong Amateur Photogaphic by Goold before he had reached
SILVER MINE BAY OUTING.
Bay. Fifty-four comprised the went in it looked as if theSettlement All sorts of allowances are made party and a special launch was were in for a fairly easy win, the first for the illusions of youth; none, engaged to do the trip. As usual four wickets falling for a very low or almost none, for the disenchant- the organization, was perfect A score. Mr. J. N. Duncan and G. ments of age. It is held to be a band discoursed Chinese Music Vale however saved the situation, good taunt, and somehow or other and enlivened the proceedings Vale making 38 runs. The Settle- Things A 1646
quite comfortable to clinch the question logically, whilst an excellent tiffin and tea ment fielding was very good, FOOTBALL. for Cup Final when an old gentleman waggles was served. The bay is ideal for excellent catches made by Messrs. CROWD. enthusiasts in his head and says "Ah, so I bathing and this was indulged in, Sugden and Burke Close. Vale the Wembley thought when I was your age." as well as the taking of many secured most wickets for the Boys. Stadium. Last year's flasco, how- It is not thought an answer at all photographs.
and Mr. Ford for the Settlement team. ever, was not a novelty in the if the young man retorts: "My history of feothall, for we read in venerable sir, so I shall most prob- the 1646 diary of one Adam Eyre, ably think, when I am yours." a Roundhead warrior: "I went to And yet the one is as good as the Bordhill to see a match played at other: pass for pass, tit for tat, a the football between. Peniston and Roland for an Oliver. Thurlston, but the crowd hindered the sports so that nothing was
EISHY
The following, from a London paper, may or may not be true.
It has a fishy smell about it:-
. Abbaat being more expert done." tun we jetend to be, will know better; but he bas justifiel himself to such an extent that he should be} hacked up by an influential work- [ îng Comminifter, who will organise an exhibition, on sound and safe lines. What is the matter with a special "ying holiday in connection with an exhibition to take place at Shatin ? We leave it at that for the moment.
SORRY.
The reason given by a miner for thrash ing his wife was that he disliked the pink blouse she She was in the pink wearing. but he was in the blues.
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An advertisement inserted in a Hongkong paper produced a curious reply from a Chinaman. As a humorous specimen of Chinese-English, the advertiser sent it to a friend of his("H.CP.," of Hornsey).
"I am.
"It is for my personal benefit that I write for a position in your honourable firm.
"I have a flexible brain that will adapt itself to your business, and to your honourable selves. in consequence bring good efforts
R. L. Stevenson.
SHADOWS BEFORE. Coming Events Advertised In The Mail,
ENTERTAINMENTS.
June 2. Coronet "Neighbours."
June 2-The Star
Theatre;
Theatre;
A Chapter in "Her Life."
June 2-World Theatre; "The Girl Who Ran Wild."
June 2-Queen's Theatre; Billie Dove in "Youth to Youth."
SOCIAL
June 7.-Whitsuntide Carnival at Repulse Bay Hotel,
June 12-Mr. William Heughan, well known Basso-Baritone, will sing at the Peak Club, 9.80 p.m..
My education was impressed Of twenty-five dinosaur's 'exga upon me in the Peking University, found in the Gobi desert, several in which place I graduated Number have been sold for over £1.000 One. I can drive a typewriter each, and an expendition has with good noise, and my English started to look for more. We are "My references are of the good, unable to state if any of our and should you hope to see me local Brokers are of the party.
they will be read by you with | Sales great pleasure,
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The defendant in a recent case at Bloomsbury complained that hts mother-in-law wroe poetry.
is great.
'My last job has left from me, for the good reason that the large
of no fault.of mine.
noon.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
Probably without rhyme or reason. man is dead. It was on account Sales Rooms, household furniture,
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A famous pianist recently had to about it? a knowledge of local conditions, are abandon a recital because he hurt best served by men, who have one of his fingers.
The man who said it was a mere
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LOCAL AND GENERAL
The Board of Education will not meet on Wednesday.
The Sanitary Board. is to meet to transact 15 items of business on Wednesday next.
The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week ending May 17th amounted to 92,939 tons and the sales to 80,207 tons.
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A wreck off Junk Rock has been reported by the master of the China Merchants 5.5"Kwangiee" which came back from Canton yesterday evening,
Next Saturday being Empire Day there will be no Match as the School Field is to be used for Sports for the Chefoo children, with a few events for the grown- ups.
Mr. and Mrs. Row and their daughter, Miss Maude Row, left to-day for Home via Canada, on home leave: Mr. and Mrs. Row are connected with the C.LM.; Mrs. Row having had charge of the Sanatorium. Mr. and Mrs. Ford have come here to take their places.
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We are still without a local paper, but there is hope of one: from the beginning of next month. One begins to realize that a paper even in a small place like this is During a recent trip from quite a useful thing once ONE is Canton, to Hongkong, on the, s.s. without one, although when in "Fatshan," Kwan Chung, aged 28, existence one calls it a "Rag" attempted to commit suicide by and other uncomplimentary things. jumping into the water. He was rescued by several coolies aboard.
The result of the draw in the Raffle-in-Aid of The French Convent Orphanage started by the late Mrs. Frost, is as follows s
1st. Prize Ticket No. 151. 2nd,
69. 107..
10...
3rd.
4th,
UNIVERSITY.. IMPENDING DEPARTURE.
on
St. John's Cathedral Church HONGKONG Notes for June, in its new dress June 7-9.-Fourth Extra Race contains some excellent matter. Moeging of the H.K. Jockey Club. There is an excellent article
called "Youth in Hongkong" and Professor and Mrs: R. K. M. June 5.--Lammert Bros., at letters to the Editor by Sle I Wen Simpson are, leaving on long vaca-
Rooms, one Cleveland and the Rev. T. B. Powell.
tion on the 4th inst., with the best 5-seater motor car 6-cylinders,
wishes of students" and friends alike. Professor Simpson has been June -Lainment Bros.
lecturer in English at the Univer aity. If ever the University Exten- 2.30 p.m.
sion Lecture idea, comes into being, "So, Honourable Sirs, what
June 11-Lammiert Bros, at the
he may be said to have' suggested it. Not in so many words, but by "If I can be of use to you. I will premises of the H.K. Tramway Co., arrive on some date that you should td. Bowrington Canal Road, East,
This willingness at all times to served an apprenticeship through digital has been killed and
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The Chancellor and Governing literary subject to the public." all the usual officus for so many
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MEETINGS.
Body of the University of Hong-The Helena May Institute and the years. This may not be admittedIt is suggested that some of our |---- THE POOR ----Arhong the letters
June 6-Bible-study circle at kong have issued an invitation for Union Church Guild-in-particular We do not pretend to know what fand it may be told us that there washed. The idea leaves us stone by the Chancellor of the Rev. G. R. Lindsey, (open to all ferring Degrees on Monday 16th Professor Simpson has also been a recently received Helena May Instituto, conducted by a Convocation to be held for cos | lose in hini a very great friend. governs the appointment to curtain is no hard and fust rule, and that cold Government posts whether they as Singapore supplied us with our
Exchequer was one from a poor women), 10.80 s..
June. There will be Tea at four widow enclosing is.gd.
June 7-Half-Yearly meeting of o'clock and the Degree Ceremony member of the Hongkong Book are based on seniority of service present Colonial Secretary, and a An American Professor is to fire
Club from its inception; a sup- She explained that during the Members of the Hongkong Jockey a rocket which he hopes will reach ability; influence preference of former Director of Education, so the noon. We have known of
porter of the A.D.C. (his introduc- War, when milk was every diff. Club, Hongkong Club Ammer, 12.30 will take place at 5 o'clock. cult to get, she stole a tip of P.m
What is probably the biggest tions to A.D,C. programmes and those in high quarters or what. ahe, or some other place may do people shouting the moon without condensed milk from an Army June 11-Second annual meet photodrama ever made at Holly-criticism of their productions will In certain directions a settled rule the same. But if the former holds this device.
canteen. The matter bad laining of the Peak Residents' Assen wood comes to the World Theatre be remembered) his acting in "The
at Péak Club, 6.15 p.m.- on her conscience ever since. ecems to apply. We use the word good, what are we to say of recent
under the title of "The Dancer of Tempest" of "Caliban" proved ap She had struggled hard to
the Nile. Made under the direc testing study. Many in the seems with a certain amount of appointments to prominent posts in..
save the money and at last The Weed Is Very Urgent tion of William P. S. Earle and Colony ose interest to the plays. diffidence. For instance it does our Colonial Government Service?
she succeeded.
An at ark of dysentery often results featuring Carmel Myers, Malcolm not seem to have been necessary A new Director of Public Works is the Selby branch of the Union of to go beyond the bounds of the appointed from neighbouring Postal Workers in aid of the local ranks of the local Civil Service for Colony Lakowise a new Chief of a sitting of eggs from prise hospital, A novelty prize consist Your Captain. Superintendent of Justice, and also a Harbour birds for the player siting the
Police and our Director of Educa... | Master," "And strange to say, these longest arany table”
statues should he taken down and
Thirteen proved. LUCKY to be a very lucky THIRTEEN, Humber ark, play e drive, organised by
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think," said Mr. Snowden Intom indigestille fond polluted drink MacGregor and June Elvidge, the of Shaw and Galsworthy to his the House of Commons we ing xar, or sadden abanges in weather production covers in a dramatic notating lectures. might say using the words of Diarrhoea Remedy phould be in every ng Tut, was a young man, and son is Buffering from slight india- ori allraste. Chamberlain's. Orlic and way the period of Egypt when A At the moment Professor Simp- recording angel dropped a tear me, very tab goricine, depend proves that the desires and ambl position and is hoped the se a great English writer, that the home, trawler's bag, every vacu and blotted out her offence for use in retadas as home or when tions of those ancient days word eyage will tend to a speedy
(Cheers)
tenveiling. Furasle every where Imuch the same as ours of to day, restoration to health.