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CHARITY PERFORMANCE
"FRENCE
la aid of
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THE LADIES' BENEVOLENT FUND WEDNESDAY, 11th March, 9:30 p.m.
Tickets can be exchanged for vouchers for seats in the Circle or Stalls and can be obtained at Anderson's on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 6th, 7th and 9th Inst. General booking opens Tuesday, 10th inst.
USUAL PRICES $3, $2 and $1.
TO-DAY TILL . SATURDAY åt 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.
MONTE BLUE
and
IRENE RICH
in
DEFYING DESTINY
In this unusual fine production the versatile star is given an opportunity for. the display of her emotional ability ➡ of a power hitherto unrevealed. Every moment is an unforgettable heart-throb. Every scene is a thrilling climax. The star is supported by an exceptionally strong cast comprising Jackie Saunders, Russell Simpson and Tully Marshall
WITH SPECIAL MUSICAL SETTING No Increase In Prices
BY SPECIAL REQUEST
ROMANTIC
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"KOENIGSMARK'
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WATCH FOR IT
WORLD THEATRE
This notice should remind you of two
things. You should be present in the
Theatre Royal on one of these dates to
see and hear
THE GONDOLIERS
visit ANDERSO
LOCAL
For the 24 hours ended Monday, one (Imported) case of dinali pox Was notlied: one diphtheria, and two enteric fever, All these were Chinese cakes.
THE CHINA MAIL.
AND
Y MARCH
GENERAL. ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY
The British Air Ministry on February 17, granted a subsidy of £200,000 to extend the Croydon avlation Beld
"My husband hit me," said a Music lovers generally are complainant in North West Lon reminded of the 'cello recital to don, "because he said it was not be given by Mr. Sergei Stupin the time to do washing when the on Monday next in the City Hall | charch bells were ringing." at 5.30 p.m. Mr. Harry Ore will assist at the piano.
A reminder is given of the performance of "French Leave" this evening in the Theatre Royal by the A.D.C. Net proceeds are for the Hongkong Benevolent Society..
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The Cunard Anchor Liner 8... "California" on her round- the-world Cruise left Shanghai on 9th inst. for Hongkong and is due here at 7 a.m. to-morrow
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An exhibition of dancing by Madam Kelvey's pupils is to be given in the Star Theatre, Kowloon, on April 29 and May 1.
Following the Hongkong DC's example, the Shangha AD. C. have helped the St. Paul's Restoration Fund by contributing $500 from the proceeds of its per formances of "The Mikado."
St. Paul's Cathedral Fund in London rouched the fine total of 4220,504 8. bd. on February $. Among the subscribers wore Messrs. Rudolf Wolf and Co., £95; Sir
Heavy snowfalls resembling snow cloud burats were reported George and Lady Fowler. £21 on February 18 from the southern Ar 1 J. Stevenson, £10 10s.; and Alps in Northern Italy, completely long list wired by Reuter a obstructing railroad traffic at many correspondait at Singapore totalling
£250. paints.
At an auction sale on February 6, an old Chinese bowl enamelled with fishing and bird catching, etc., on marbled green ground, the
The fortieth annual ordin- Interior with, flowers and roeks, famille-verte, Kang-Hi, 11 in. inary general meeting-of-Messrs. diameter, from the Comtesse A. S. Watson and Co., Ltd., is Aquada collection, realised 56 advertised to be held at the Hong guineas (Clare)
kong Hotel, on Saturday, March 21, at 11a.m.
For the week ended March 7, one (Chinese) case of smallpox
Shareholders are advised of was reported; - twa Cases of the Afty-sixth ordinary "general diphtheria, two of scarlet fever, meeting of the Hongkong Fire two of enteric fever and three" of Insurance Co., Ltd, which will be cerebro spinal fever. Eight held on Friday, March 27, at noon, deaths were recorded, two from at the offices of Messrs. Jariline, small-pax, five from diphtheria, two | Matheson and Co., Ltd. from enterle fever and five fromt cerebro spinal fever. Deaths from Influenza are not notifiable.
Members of the Hongkong Horticultural Society should be interested to hear that Sir Philip Sassoon has given his name to a new carnation, which was shown
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A terrible storm swept over the Bavarian and Austrian Alps on February 17 virtually blowing the train off the tracks in Salzkam mergut killing the conductors and injuring 20 passengers and railroad employees.
Rear Admiral E. A. Taylor, lecturing at Vernon House, London, under the auspices of the Overseas League, pleaded for the speedy re- Construction of the Singapore docks in order to allow our bulging modern ships to be docked, and, that done, for the strengthening of the China Squadron with heavier ships.
Dewi
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shang- i, is having a
orgun installed, This has been built at Home and is expected to arrive in Shanghai about May 18. Pending the erection of the temporary organ, which has been constructed by Messrs. Moutrie and Co., Ltd., Mrs. A. G. Stephen has lent her Steinway grand piano.
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Since the death of Lord. for the first time. by Messrs. The new British Chamber of Grenfell, rumour is again busy with Stuart: Low by the Royal Horti-Commerce was opened at Ham the names of three or four of our cultural Society on February 10. burg on February 17. The British senior Generals to fill the spaces on This carnation is of a medium Ambassador, Lord d'Abernon, the list of Field-Marshals. The size, and is old clove, or crimson made the opening speech, em-vacancy which arose through the in colour.
phasizing the historical Importance murder of Sir Henry Wilson has of trade relations between Britain never yet been filled, the luat. appointment being that of Sir Arthur. Barrett nearly four years ago. Lord Rawlinson is expected to be a certainty for promotion, and has well-earned the baton, and in this case his companion in upward move would probably bet Sir William Birdwood, as a repre- sentative of the Tidian Army.
A little knowledge is a dan-and Hamburg. gerous thing, etc. The following from Mr. Arthur Mee's "The
With a view effectively to pro
Children's Newspaper" dated hibit the smuggling into Peking of February 14, is at least interest.coppers from the outports, the ing:
Ministry of Finance, in a declara- tion tissued to military and police circles, promises them one half of seize as reward. the amount of the coppers they
" According
A remarkable figure in Chin- ese history passes with the death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, in a Peking nursing home. Chinese polities have been so confused
At the inquest in Shanghai, to a Quebec on for many years that it is dif- despatch, new gold and silver mortally wounded by a police watch the armed robber, who was ficult to understand their rea- deposits have been discovered in man in the Woosung Fond aray son or importance, but there the northern section of the Quebec the Mixed Court Assessor and are a few facts that we should province. Several hundred gold Mugistrate conducting the inquiry record about Sun.. His chief diggers have arrived from sur added the following rider to their claim to fame is the long cam-rounding" provinces to dig verdict: The Court considers that paign he waged against the fortunes.. Manchu Emperors, ending with
the police watchman is deserving of the proclamation of the Chinese
The concert party of H.M.S duty and presence of mind in his high commendation for devotion to Republic in 1911. He was "Diomede" is to give repeat per action." elected the first President, but formances of A Nautical Night-connection with the crime were Three mon agrested in resigned in favour of Yuan mare under the auspices of the brought before the court on the Shih-kai. With the break-up local branch of the Navy League same day and reinanded in custody. of organised rule, however, he at Shanghai, at the Lyceum It has now been ascertained that a formed five provinces of South Theatre to-day. The proceeds woman accompanied the party and China into a practically separ- are to be devoted to Naval Chari that two of this prisoners arrested in ate State, with its headquarters ties at Home and to the Shanghai the bouse in Robison Road handed at Canton. He stands out as branch of the Navy League. The her their pistols as well as the only man since the revolu- repeat performance is in response quantity of stolen property. The tion who kept his power.
to special request.
woman is still at large."
SOCIAL AND
1
PERSONAL.
Dr-M-E-Aager-left-yesterday- MGR. Edwards, Secretary of
by the President Jefferson."
The engagement is announced of Mr. A. E. Lissaman, of the P. W.D, to Miss D. G. Ranger, of the Asiatic Petroleum Co.
Mr. F. Clemes has become Hon. Architect to St. John's Cathedral, taking the place of Mr. W. L. Leask who has gone Home on retirement.
the United Asbesto Oriental Agency Ltd. is shortly to go on Home Leave.
On the invitation of the Shang- hai Municipal Council, Mr. A. Brooke-Smith has accepted a seat on the Land Commission for the coming Municipal year..
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· Passengers who left the Colony by the “President Jefferson.” In- cluded Mr. E. Komor, Mr. and Mrs. H. S: Komor, Mrs. Tom Gunn, Rey, J. F. Smith and Mr.H. B. Graybill.
Passengers sailing for Europe by the s.s. Katori Maru, to-day in- clude Mr. and Mrs. Ai V. Apcar, The late Mr. Douglas William Mr H. Bagger of the Great Craddock, of Shirlies, Orpington, Northern Telegraphe, Mr. W. N. Kent, shipping agent, formerly of Coates of the B.A.T., the Misses Hongkong, left £12,674 (net | M. M. and K. N. May, daughters of personalty £9,169)
the Commissioner of Customs, MAT1Swatow, Mr. and Mrs. D. McMurray,
It was hoped that Mr.W. Sinclair who is travelling in Japan, would pass through Hongkong on his way. Home Latest news is Mr. F. A. Wells, of Mesurs that he is going Home via America. | Butterfield and Swire, loft yester. and is not likely to reach the day, by the President Jefferson, to Colony. This is a disappointment take over charge of the firm's Kobe to his many friends.
branch Mrs Wells deft by the Patroclus on a visit to England and rejoins her husband in Kobe is the Autumn,st
Mrs. Eleanor Tyldan, lady of the manor of Tagold isthorpe, Norfolk, who celebrated her Tozad birthday last mouth still plays the piano from memory,
Mr. and Mrs, Herbert Looker were among the guests at a Unionist reception given by Lt Col. the Hon. Walker and Lady The wedding has taken place at Mr. William Southgate Sands, Evelyn Guinness to meet the St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, inspector of furniture at Backing Frime Minister, Mr. Looker was of Mr. L. J. Hartnett and Miss ham Palace and attached to the formerly in practice as a Solictor Gladys Tyler, who arrived from Lord Chamberlain's office, who left la Hongkong.
home by the Patroclus. The 20066 directs the executors to bridegroom was accompanied by offer Queen Mary his William and Mr. J. Bright as best-man. The Mary chest of drawers, a French bride was given away by Mr. R. Dbureau, and a Louis XVill settee. Cansdell
Miss N. Smith, at present at the Victoria Home, Kowloon City, is to pay a visit to Canton. On her return to Hongkong she will embark to return to Australis on leave: Misa Smith has spent several
work Duringca recent epic she vaccinated several hund of Chinese:
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