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MORE ABOUT "THAT'S MY BABY"
mined by her ankle Result: when
HONG KONG CRICKET-CLUB::
TENNIS TOURNAMENT..
This Western photoplay, doals Douglas MacLean in "That's My ANTRY forms may now ba od:
with the adventures of a band of Baby," keeps his audience highly tained. Elt the Pavilion. Entries
cowboys while touring Europe-amused throughout the picture. His CLOSA On the 20th Four wickets with four suc
cessive deliveries is the bowling and not the least important of their adventures with a baby not his own and future mother-in-law, who dis- January
Hong Kong, 17th January, 1927. feat accomplished by Frank Good experiences happen on the voyage likes him call for many hearty
win (the Interporter), when play across. So the entire troupe was laughs. ing for Kowloon C.C. in the league sent to San Francisco on one of the Maclean has a theory that the on Saturday.
This is believed to be a record. ships that ply between California character of a girl can be deter All four victims wer's clean bowl and the Orient.
Usually the trip between Los the girl he is engaged to marry jits WANTED-Commodious Godown A SOCIAL and DANCE will be ed
The first three were with the Angeles and the northern city is a him on their wedding day, he turns withou: Offles attached, held at the Diocesan School on
and the most enjoyable one, for the Pacific right around and falls in love with Centrul focation, Apply stating SATURDAY, 22nd instant, at last balls of
All Old Boys and fourth came with the opener of virtually always lives up to its another whose ankle indicates she
name and is smooth as glass. But is the perfect woman: rent to Box 463, c/c "Chin-Mail 8.30 p.m.
friends ard invited to attend. the next over.
this particular trip Father Neptune To see and talk to the girl, whose Tickets ($2 per head) can be ob- Speaking to the assembled decided to make the cowboys ride name he doesn't know Maclean tained from the Secretary Mr. players and members subsequent the waves with the result that all visits & charity bazaar, which she is B. C. Randall, c/o Messrs. Ben-ly in the K.C.C. Club house, except Buck Jones were most decid-attending. He arrives to iamin & Potts, Ice House Street. Mr. R. E. Lindsell saldedly under the weather,
'dozens of girls clad in Turkish cos- Applications should be sent in that the duties of Pre- Of course there were various ex-tumes, their faces vailed. His at- before WEDNESDAY, the 19th. aldent of the Kowloon Cricket planations of Buck's immunitytempt to identify the girl by her Club appeared to be rather oner-the real explanation probably Hes Hong Kong, Jan, 17, 1927.
ous, for every time he appeared in the fact that Buck is a naviga-ankles leads to numerous there he was expected to make. a tos of sorts and spends a great deal rassing and funny complications. of his spare time abroad a trim Incidentally he arouses" the suspi speech,
little yacht.
cions of a hard-boiled detective Is It a Record? THE MARRIAGE REGISTRY YOUR visiting cards neatly and has been transferred from the
On. that occasion, how YOUR visiting cards neatio and Mail Office, No. 5, Wyndham St., Secretariat for Chinese Affairs toever he did so with the greatest
pleasure. They had witnessed a more than the required number of lier father turns out to be an old the LAND OFFICE, Supreme Telephone Central 22..
jolly good and sporting match, in thrills per reel as the action takes business competitor of his, and his Court, Hong Kong....
which the fortunes of the game the audience from the West to rival there is another chap in love Auctuated considerably. When Buck Jones is starred in the title with the girl--adds insult to injury their Chinese friends scored 52role. He is supported by a particu-by presenting him with a perfectly for the loss of only two wickets larly well chosen cast which in-strange baby and says he is the they of the K.C.C. thought that cludes Helena D'Algy, Diana MI-father of the child they were in for a beating. Then ler, Harvey Clark, Jere Austin and Frank Goodwin came on the scene Fletcher Norton.
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Hong Kong, M4th January, 1927.
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PHILIP JACKS, Registrar of Marriages, The Marriage Registry Supreme. Court, Hong Kong.
18th January, 1927.
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Secretariat for Chinese Affaire will be on the first floor of the New Government, Building in Connaught Rond Central..
E. R. HALLIFAX, Secretary for Chinese Affairs. Hong Kong, 8th January, 1927.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
ANNUAL RACE MEETING.
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C. B. BROWN,
Secretary,
Hong Kong, 14th Jan., 1927.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANTRIES for the Forthcoming Races close on WEDNESDAY;
LAMMERT BROS. 26th January, 1927, it 6 p.m. and
ADUTIONEERS, APPRAISESS AND SURVIVORS. _Public Auctions-
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"Au Chie Parisien." Pedder St.
Commencing on
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Entry Forms are now ready and can be had at the Jockey Club Stäbles, Race Course, Hong Kong Club or Linstead & Davis.
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everyone
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The following unclaimed tele grams are lying at the office of The Great Northern Telegraph Company (Limited):--
Corelaw, from California.
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His troubles really begin when he succeeds in locating her. Her mo- There are ther takes an instant dislike to him.
"The Cowboy and the Countess" is Alled with dramatic as well as humorous situations.
Europe,
Before Consuelo Vanderbilt (left) was married in 1890 to the Duke of Marlborough (upper right), her father, W. K. Vanderbilt (lower right), settled $2,500,000 down and $100,000 a year on her future husband. The couple were divoreed after twenty-five years and recently their marriage was reported annulled by the Catholic Church on the grounds Consuéle had been forced into it. She was seventeen at the time..
MacLean's efforts to rid himself of the youngster are blocked each time by the detetive, who has de-! Ecided that MacLean is trying to abandon his child." The girl's fasher in the meanwhile, develops a terrific headache, and in an effort to win over MacLean gets him w headache powder. After the old. man has left for a motoring trip MacLean learns, to his horror that the powder la really poison! The drug store clerk had made a mis- take 1.
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In an effort to overtake the old. man before he swallows the poison, MacLean, still burdened with the unwelcome baby, starts in hot "pur-]. suit. When the tax breaks down, he transfers to an aeroplane. The baby releases the parachute buckle and MacLean suddenly finds him- self sailing through the air. They land in a load of hay, and more! laughable adventures ensue, But eventually, all ende weil
"Hands Up."
"Hands Up," with Raymond Griffith playing the leading role. will be shown here in the near future.
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MEXICAN OIL RULING.
Tampico, Jan. 15
The Mexican Gövernment has re- fused to permit companies which have not recognised the new land,
Raymond Griffith plays the role; of the hero, a Confederate spy. His General tella, him he must go west to Virginia City, the site of the famous Comstock Lode, the source of the Union's war finances, and and petroleum laws to 'drill oil divers the next waggon train of gold wells. Ito, the South.
WORLD THEATRE.
"COWBOY AND COUNTESS". TO-DAY.
Oil experts say the decision will seriously affect the production of oil renedering thousands idle and causing loss. not only to the com- panies but to local commerce.
Work will be suspended in the' various caps of the Mexican Oil Company astd aubsidiary companies. It is estimated that 46 drille are The producer of Zane Gray's ready to be sunk, and that this story, "Golden Dreams," was con-would have given employment to fronted with a difficult problem 8,000 workers-Reuter's American when he planned the lining of this Servico. thrilling adventure romance.
Companies to Take Action.
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out his Intention to cancel drilling. permits issued since the beginning of the year of companies that have not recognised: the Land and Petro- leum Laws,
Advices from Mexico City report that there is much confusion re- It is announced that injunction garding the cancellation order; and
Some of the most important scenes in the picture required wild animals, not safely confined in cages, but running loose and creat-suits are to be filed against the it is even added at the Department: Mexican Oil Companies operating in of Industry has, to far, not BA- ing havoc. Now the resources Mexico if President Calles carries nouneed any such cancellation. open to producers making pictures
in California include pretty nearly CO., LTD. on THURSDAY, 27th and took four wickets with four | CHINESE BISHOPS,
everything that may be wanted. Eut when Zane Grey's continufty January, 1927, at noon fof the consecutive balls. He could not
Marseilles, Jan. 15. called for an assortment of lions,. purpose of receiving the Report of at the moment say if that was a the Directors together with record in local cricket-(Voices: The Chinese bishops, after visit-tizers, panthers: and bears number- Statement of Accounts for the "Yes")-but no doubt Mr. "R. ing France, have sailed for China on ing not less than one dozen in all, the property man was stumped. year ending 31st December, 1926. Abbitt" would be able to tell board the "Porthos."-Regter.
Somewhere there must be a starv- The REGISTER of SHARES of thern.
ing circus. whose manager needed money. And as a part of the cir
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the Company will be CLOSED from At any rate, for his part, FRIDAY 14th January
the thought that it did constitute At the New Year reception at cua, more likely than not there. THURSDAY, 27th January, both a record. (Voices: "It "is" Paris, the Italian Ambassador would be the wild animals needed daya inclusive, during which Laughter). It was certainly a made a speech which was much for "Golden Dreams," So it hap-
pened. period no transfer of shares can feat on which he and every mem- commented on, asserting that the The photographing of the story ber of the K.C.C. would most Franco-Italian misunderstanding was done under Bir. Hampton's heartily congratulate. Mr. Good- had been cleared up by frank ex-direct supervision, by Jean Her win. (Applause),
be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
L. S. GREENHILL..
Secretary, Hong Kong, 6th January, 1927.
LIMITED.
'Mounted Ball as Souvenir,
At the same time he
planations.
must compliment the Chinese on making that presentation, he THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY, their fine spirit of sportsmanship. trusted that Mr. Goodwin would In spite of Goodwin's great feat carry away most pleasant recol they proved very difficult to get lections of a very sporting match. out certainly, succeeding in scor: (Applause).
Moreover, he had to congratulate the Chinese on their
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.ing 128. N TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN celerity in taking to the field
aholt, Gus Paterson and C.O. Rush., Claire Adams and Carl Gantvoots, are the featured players,/ Among the others in the long cast are: Nor- ris McKay, Madame Rose Dione, Audrey Chapman, Bertram Grassby, Frank Leigh, Frank Hayes, Walter Perkins, Babe Landon, and Mary Jane Irving:
FRENCH AIRMEN'S FEAT:
Paris, Jan. 16.
His First Offence." In response to calls for a speech Mr. Goodwin, who was received THAT THE TWENTY-NINTH after they were all out. (Hear, with applause said that speech' ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING hear and applause). By so doing making was not in his line. He The French naval aviators. Lieut. OF THIS COMPANY will be held they enabled the K.C.C. to get the thanked the President for his Bernard and Warrant Officer at the Office of Messra: Jardine, necessary number of runs to win kind words of congratulation and Bougault, by waterplane, motor of Matheson & Co., Ltd. on FRIDAY, the match. (Applause). In recog the Vice President for his fine 420 hp, arrived yesterday at Paris, List of Unclaimed Telegramathe 28th January, 1927, at 11 B.,nition of his feat that afternoon | souvenir of a really great and coming back from a flight to Mada-] lying in E. E. Telegraph Office, for the purpose of receiving theit gave him great pleasure, on besporting match. It was the first Sancar and return of 85,000 kilo- Hong Kong.
Brownfield H.K. Hotel, from Sin-with a Statement of Accounts for Bara Abrahams to present Mr let alone take four wickets They low de follows: Faris,
plane. Report of the Directora together half of the Vice-President (Mr. time he had done the hat trick metres in 265 hours of fight in the the year ended 31st December, Goodwin with the ball with with four consécutive balls—and Dakar," Mozambique, Madagascar. Charles Watkina" Post Restante. 1928.
which he did the trick with a re-it might be the last. (Volcea: Return along Eastern Coast to from. Reading.
The Register of Shures of the plica of the three stumps. suit.not at all). He had to thank Cairo, crossing the Mediterranean Company will be CLOSED from ably mounted, and in the position them all for their great outburst Sea te Marseilles and Paris Lesbing Benhedge, from Vancou-TUESDAY, the 18th January, 1927 they were when he laid them low of congratulations, and could to FRIDAY, the 28th January, 1927, (Applause). Mr. Goodwin had assure them that he would both, days inclusive.
also very nearly won the bat pre-always treasure that fine
gapore.
Dragon from Bombay.
Hiproof, from Chicago.
ver.
Vatmaler, from Singapore, Wyjmo, from Annandalenaw. Zawim, from Multan,...
· E. A. 'LEGGATT;
Superintendent, Hong Kong, 18th January, 1927.
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Chicago, Jan. 16 General Dawes By Order of the Board of sented to each player making a souvenir of his cricketing days in Directora,
century but he had just failed, the K.C.C (Applause) has presented his share of the Nobel for which Mr. Abraham was veryThe company thereafter joined Peace award for 1925 to the Walter Page School of International Réles glad.. (Mr. Abraham - "Very in toasting the health of Mr. tions, John Hopkins University — sorry, you mean Laughter). In Goodwin.
Routaris American Service,
F. H, CRAPNELL,
Acting Secretary. Hong Kong, January 11th 1927.
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JACOB COULD SCHURMAN HENRY D FLETCHER
Richard Bartho mess, movie star, and Mary Hoy, actress, Zavo arrang
4oz A Paris, dikoreans Jacob: Gnold Schurman,. "American" Ambasador to Germany, and Henry R. Fletcher, America's chiat diplomatic representative to Iusly; bave killed to assume their duties