BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Coal Merchants
Kallan Mining Admin, (c/o Dodwell & Co. Ltd), Colllory & Steamship Owners. Bituminous Coal, Coke, Firebricks.
mateni & Co, 3, Queen's Road Central, Shipping Agenta-Phone Cen. 1843.
Fans Shin Ming & Co., (cural Merchants, Colliery & Steamship Owners) 4A, Des Voeux Road Contraj, Prono 0. 220...
Dentist
Harry Fong, Dentist,
"La Boor, No. 74, Quor's Road
Central, Tal Contral No. 1258.
Engineers & Shipbuilders W.'8. Bailey & Co. Ltd.
Engineer and Shipbuilder
Kowloon Bay
New Work and Repairs
Fertilizer
Call Flag L" "
Kastorn Agrioslimiral Fertilizer Co to Jarvain ki. C90, Holm agents ecuathi-Kingut Fertlilzer
Glass Merchants “ A Ling Co., Giada Murchants, Furniture, Mirror and Canton Marble Manufacturer, Electro-plated, Gies and Crockery Waros and Photo Supplies. 19, Queen's Road Central. Tel. Contral No. 1219...
Hotels
Palace Hotel, Kowloon-Carner of Haiphong and Hankow Ronde. Fow minutes from ferry.
Importers & Exporters Kwong Sun & Co., 58. Queen's Road Central, Ko Chi Chung (Manager), Kwong King Him (Ast.) Tel. Con. 189.
Land & Estate Agents Pun Tick Cho, Land & Estate agents
Tel. Central 911-1907.
35, Queen's Road Central.
Merchants
Anta Commercial & Development, Co- Chine Bank Buildings(3rd floor) Tol. 3600
Modistes
Madame Flint
31, Queen's Road Cen. Tol. Can. 189.
(latent Parisian models).
Optician
The Hongkong Optical Co. Phone 1232.
63," Queen's Road Central
Photographers
Mae Cheung, Potographer
17, Ice House Stroot,
BosconeBald Arcade Branch, Developing & Printing undertaken. MEE KWONG,
Printing, Developing eta, undertaken
Kowloon.
La
Po Kwong Photo Studio
199, Wellington Street,
• Photo Sapplic and Developing
Art picture dealer.
Printers
"The, China Mall," General Printers,
Publishers and Bookbinders."
B, Wudhu Street. Tel. 0.22.
Rubber & Wood
Tankahkee & Co.,.ze Connaught Rd. W
Manufacturers of Babber Soles and
THE CHINA MAIL.
LEE YEE.
HAIR DRESSING SALOON
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Electric Facial Manange With Mässage „C› SAM Performed By Experieno. ed Handa.“
Novola,Magazines, Ladies' Fashion Books, “. And Toilet Requialtes For Sale. Winter Butterlok. The Annuals-for Gifts, & eto
THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE
REGULAR AND FAST FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICES.
LONDON SERVICE. A
(Direct)
**PREMIUS" 8th Dec Amsterdam, London & Hamburg
BECTOR “10th" Dec. ́ ́ Marsailles, London, Rotterdam Gissgow TEIR ESIAS 29th Duc. Marcilles, Letter, Rotterdam & Haraburg
AUTOMEDON 5th Jan, Ansterdam, Lopden Hamburg
LIVERPOOL SERVICE.
(Direct or via Continental Ports!
No. 12, D'Agullar Street. HONGKONG.
"MENELAUS" ***CYCLOPS"
TITAN **DELLER OPHØN
Vin Port Sudan.
20th Dec. 28th Deo. 20th Jan. at Feb.
Genoa, Marseilles, Liverpool & Glasgow. Maresilien, Havre, liverto Glasgow Genon, Marseilles, Liverpool & Glasgow Masillas, Havre, Liverjum d. Vilnejów
."
WEATHER REPORT.
December 88.-10h. 52m-Pres-
Singapore Wood. Tal, Central 4473.sure has decreased moderately
Ship Chandlers
E. aing & Cop
So Wing Woo Street. Tel Central 1116 Metal Merchants & Ship Chandler, Managing Direck - Mr. H. &. Chin,
San Chaoug. Compraders,
General Provisica Bore.
し
Naval and Military Contractor. No. 66. Prays Eart, Wanchal.
Telephone No. 8761.
Shoemakers
Jum Ees, Dealor in Bewing Machines"
and Accessories, Boot & Shoe Mater.
7 Pottinger Stroop
WONG SIU WOON. BOOTS, SHOES AND SLIPPERS FOR LADIES GENTS AND CHILDREN. PRIDES MODERATE TEL-1474 Nọ. 31, POTTINGEN ST.
•
Tailors
Hongkong Tailoring Co.
Ladies' and Gents' Tailors,
1c, D'Aquilar Street. New Materials of all descriptions. Tel. Centl. 1880
over N.E. Japan and NE. China. It has increased considerably over the Bonins, moderately, from S.W. Japan
and' to the Loochoos slightly from Foochow to. Haip hong. It is nearly stationary over the Philippines..
The Bonins depression has moved north-eastwards Into the Pacific.
The anticyclone is central over the Yangtze Valley.
Fresh monsoon may be expected along the SE. coast of China and over the China Sea.
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 a.m., to-dey, 0.00 inch. Total since January" Ist, 98.49 inches, against an average of 82.30. loches.
Forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon on December 9, 1924.
I-Formosa Channel,
NE. winds, fresh.
2.-South
coast of China between Hongkong and Lamecks, N.E. winds, fresh.
3. Hongkong to Gap Rock, N.E. winds, moderate; fine.
4.-South coast of China between Hongkong and Hainan, N.E. winds, moderate; fine.
ROYAL OBSERVATORY,
PACIFIC SERVICE.
(Via: Kobe,and f'ohybama'
"ACHILLES " "PHILOCTATES"
19th Deo. Victoria, Seattle and Vancouver 18.b Jap.. Victoris, Seattle and Vancouver.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1924.
Valentino's Greatest Triumph! RUDOLPH VALENTINO
In
"BLOOD AND SAND"
with it
LILA LEE and NITA NALDI
A
Fred
· Niblo
Production
TO-DAY til WED.
What a lowr! What a picture! Wha
You'il quake as Valentino risks his life in the most dangerous sport known to man-bullfighting. You'll thrill at his impassioned love- making. Eight, gorgeous, breathless reels you'll never forget
at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 at usual prices.
THE
CORONET
THE STAR
5.30 and
9.15
Your last opportunity to see THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMEDY
*Last
Time
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NEW YORK SERVICE
Vie Suez or Panama) 28th Dec. 8th Jan
To-day
PASSENGER
Boston, New York & Baltimora via Suez Boston, New York & Baltimore via Suez
SERVICE
HİSARTËDON"
HECZOR TETRESIA.S" SALPEDON "
23rd Deo. for Shangbai 18th Dec for Singapore, Marseilles and London 29th Dev. for Singapore, Marseilles and London 27th Jan. for Singapore, Marseilles and Loadón 10th Mar. for Singapore, Marseillen and London 7th Apr. for Singapore, Marseilles and London Also cargo steamers with limited passenger accommodation at specially
* PATROCLUS", *ANTENCK"
reduced farea.
For Freight spd Passage Rates and all Information Apply to:-
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
AGENTS.
POST OFFICE NOTICES:
REGISTERED and PARCEL MAILS are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close- it or before & a registered and parcel mails are closed at 6 p.m. on the previous day.
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INWARD MAILS.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER
Shanghai Shangbai....
Baigo1
Wind
.
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.
DECEMBER 8, 1914.—
Szechnan Chosan
Charlie CHAPLIN
-&-
Jackie COOGAN
In
“THE KID"
Ņ
also
A New Round of "THE LEATHER PUSHERS."
Extra Added Feature
PRINCESS JENNY KIRA
The Hula Hula Wonder and
THE SHADOWGRAPH
Matinees
- Prices: 50 cts, & 80 cts.
Nights
80 cts, &$1.20
Children and Servicemen balf price.
GENUINE
CHINESE ANTIQUES.
NOW BEING OFFERED FOR SALE AT OUR NEW PREMISES SITUATE ON THE GROUND FLOOR, CHINA BUILDINGS.
These include "ancient Chinese' pictures, Chinese marble statuettes from the Siu Hing Prefecture, copper articles from Feking, etc.
INSPECTION-CORDIALLY INVITED.
KWAN YUK SHAN FONG,
Head Office and Store: 18, Bonham Strand East.
QUEEN'S THEATRE
MODAY & TUESDAY,
December, 8th & 9th.'
p.m.
at 2.30, 5.15, 715 and 8.15
Positively Last Performance in Hongkong
BABY PEGGY
in
"THE LAW FORBIDS"
A Universal-Jewel De Luxe
Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 9.15 p.m.
ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY
LONG TACK SAM
The World Renown - Magician « and His Company of Acrobats
...Paul Lecat
dator.
Temperature
Humidity
Straits
Vidfvonock 8 B. 30.20 21 Vemuro 5.29.86:
Hakodate..
TUESDAY, DECEMBER
U.S.A. Japan, Shanghai & Europe via Biberis (London,
14th Nov.)dom i mav
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10.
Canada, U.3.A. Japan. Shanghai & London vis Canada
(London 8th Nov.) mar Australia and Manila
DECEMBER THURSDAY,
Pros Pierce-
..Donvènce
...Empress at Asie Toshino Marn
11.
Foklo" Kochi Tagasaki.... Kagoshima. Jahlma... Vaba Ishi'tima... donte Teland
29.84 29.90
EUROPE via Spes (Letters and Papers London
Nov. and Parcels 9th Nov.).
13th
..Macedonia
MONDAY, DECEMBER
15.
30.16 30.10
www
Austraila and Manila ...................... Manila
90.12
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Taiyoan Pres. Jeff800
16.
NA
Japan......
Hankow
Тера Strafta
Fashimi MarU ...Kitano Mara
chang .....
30.37 39
MONDAY
DECEMBER U.S.A. Honolulu, Japan and Shanghai.....
21.
Pres. Monroe
30.1% 29.01 - Gheloo a. 30.17 100
Jhingaha
Shangha!..!
Jutzla... 30.3
30.1.8
Sharp Asoy Swatów... Talbotro Tatcha
Kostiu
Pescadoros.! Cantot Hongkong.
Gap Rock..
14.30.19
OUTWARD
MAILS.
For
Prz
TIMER
MONDAY, DECEMBER
Taining!
Huichow DECEMBER .A.
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p 5 pan.
Samahui and Wuchowe zajárdatidens meta
30.1
203 KO
30:17
Weihaiwai...
น
30.17 62
MACRO Wachow..... Bs.
Fakholm
Holbo Prullen TORTED..
1. St. Jame Aparri
Bagupen in
walls.
Legasp!
Taclobat..
7.30:22 55
料
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50.04
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20.75 76 04
Guam 4,200 am Yep.4.4738,79
Hongkong Observatory, Dec. 8, 1914 1. BAROMETER, reduced be at-dogam s Fabreabatt, on the level of the su inckee, tenths and hundredths.
Z TEMPERATURE, in the shade in de grees Fahrenholt.
1 HUMIDITY, în parcentage of matur ton the bemidity of air started i moisture being. 100.
DIRECTION OF Wind, to two points B. O or Wire, scoording w
· Bendford Bede.
6. STATE OF WRATHER, b blow why..
detached cloud, d drizzling raini
log
TUESDAY,
Shanghai NEJLEVNO MOTIO
Swatow and Dangkok.
Manila
Swatow, Auoy and Foochow............
Straits and Calcutta
Manila
Яwatow
"Kalgan_stacka
Thiepadar......qu Achilled... badhavan 1) Haichingavítsa
4.30 p.m. $ pm.
9.30 8.1,
10a.m.
10.10.
Nop.
Namadgeneesecake. 1 p.m. Achilles 2.30 p.m Tangshing...
5'p m.
WEDNESDAY,
DECAMBER
Baibo
Jara via Batavia
THURSDAY, Foibow, Pakhoi and Esiphong... Japan Shanghai,
FRIDAY,
..10
Phranang
8.30 14.00. Samarang Hari J 3.30 p.m.
11. DECEMBER
Taming........... Yoshino Maru
8 31. 9.39.10.
*Canada, Japan, Honoiniu.
* 1.B.A. O., and S. America
EUROPE via FAN FRANCISCO -dua Ban Francisco 8th Jan. 1925- Registration 9.45 a.m. Letters 10 30 sm. Trio MATE Manila...
Empress of Anda mun. 5,30 pm. DECEMBER 12.
Himang...
10 30 a.. Frining TAL BATURDAY, DEJEMBER Biralta, Ceylon, India, Maurities, E. & S. Africa Egypt & BUROPE ris Marseilles-dus Marseilles JAD. 9,1 Parcels Dec. 1'th 5p.rs. Registration Dea. 18th 9.45 am. Letters Dec. 13th 10.30 ".z. dnevni mat
Sandakan Swatow, Amoy and Poochow
g gloomy, b hati. I lightning o' overeat Straite and Calcatta "uzetim kada
p passing showem, 'n aquall, r'zało, e mov - Swatem quamping
* thander v’'visiblity w dew, web,
7. Remy in tookne lenihɛ and hum-i dredths.
HONGKONG REGISTER.
Profice on dats at On dute at
day alt p.m.
2.
Barometer... 30.08 2018 +30.14
Temperature
84
Homidity....
20
И 16
Direction of
Wiad
AZ.
3.
b
Force! Weather [RAT
Highest opp air 'Temperature on the Toka” Zowest open air Esasperaliha on the zihoa
Obervatory Hongkong, Dac 8, 1994
F. CLAXTON, Directori
Bolbow and Hiphong
Mantra
Hoang
Mingus.. TUESDAY, DECEMBER Bwatow. Amoy and Foocha ............ Halbbag Shwegbal, Japan, Canada, U.8.4. Central and South America and *EUROPE Vis VICTORIA B.C.-due Victoria B.C. 6th Jan. 1935 & Europe via Biberia (Correrpendense specially superscribed „Via Alberi = only1, Parcels Dod 18th 6 pm. Herfration 17th € am. Leitere Dec. 17th 8.30 KAPASITEEN
Pros. Jefferson' DEWEDNESDAY," DECEMBER Manila: AUSTRALIA & New Zealand via Thuckay island-due Thursday Island stion 8.50 m. Lot-
Shanghai Stasida Paylon, India, Mauritius, E. & 8.
·BAT+
EUROPE ris
17.
J'p.m.
visempia 1 Plaže
6 pm.
“Tango Marn.
Fago Martine
19.30a.m.
Fushimi Morn Tykombing Kitano Mien
10.30 ..
10.30 am.
bearing wussel's name only,
OOOOOOOXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXO
WORLD THEATRE
TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW ONLY at 0.15 and 9.15 p.m. MAE MARSH
A
in
THE BELOVED TRAITOR
A CHARMING STORY OF A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY GIRL, A Play in which Miss Marsh appears in a more strongly dramatic role than usual, and in which her emotional skill is really surprising.
USUAL PRICES.
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TO-DAY 8 THURSDAY, at 2,30 & 7.15 p.m.
EDDIE POLO "in “SECRET FOUR” (Ep. 13 & 14)
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Managing Editor,