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No. 507, THE PEAK, For TERRIER PUPPY, 7 Months old, Bisak and White Markings. Will Finder kindy com municate with Correspondance Office, Messrs. JARDINE, MATHIJoy & Co., Lan” (8904

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE,

PUBLIC AUCTION

THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY

Bituste t

KOWLOON in the Colony of HoxAKONG and known, and registered in the LAND OFFICE

KOWLOON INLAND LOT No. 619, Together with the Messanges, Erections and

Buildings theresa known as,

"Now, 1, 2, & 3 CANTON VILLAS, KOWLOON,

Azem: 39,560 - Square Feet.

Crown. Kant: $182,00.

TO BE SOLD AT

PUBLIC AUCTION

IN THAT LOTI

WEDNESDAY, 9th day of DECEMBER, 1995, at 3 o'cLOCE F.,

Their BALES Rooms, No. 8a, Daddell Street,

Victoris, Hongkong,

THE AUCTIONEERING & BROKERING Co., LTD.,

Auctioneers.

For further Particulars, and Conditions of Sale, Apply to:-

MEZ, JOHNSON, STOKES

MASTER.

Prince's Building, Hongkong.

Mortgagee's Solicitors,

"Hongkong, 24th November, 1925. ` (2903

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THE SPIRIT OF

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH. 1925

CHEERFULNESS duties in the end!

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DANCER, SONGSTRESS AND ACTRESS,

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Kipling's famous lines emphasing tho distinction between East and West must Mr. J. A. Urquhart, for over 30 years have come to the minds of many persons

Government that the Chinese people Mr. Jas Oxberry, of the Palace Hotel, regard these things na "articles of Kowloon, who has been very critically ill luxury."

Are the Chinese people, in the French Hospital for sometime, is Mrss PIK WEN HA AT THEATRE wewonder, perfectly ready to pay now well on the road to recovery and is these surtaxes for it is always the expected to be able to leave the hospital consunter who bears the import shortly. duties in the end? If they are not, the avowed object in view in imposing these surtaxes will be defeated. Dr. Yaya resident of Shanghai," is acvering his at the Theatre Royal last night, when described the object as being to meet connection with the Far East on retire-Miss Pik Wen Ha, the famous actress, China's fiscal and social needs." The ment. He sails in the P. & O. s.. gave some scenes from Chinese Operas. obvious effect must be to reduce importa lyan on the November 24th, for Hong Kipling is undoubtedly true as far as

Western and Eastern drama and cen and therefore not only defeat the hopa kong, on his way to New Zealand.

cerned." The Westerner found it dif A will lead to the Discovery of the such a bad place if thoughts

of a large increase of revenue from the

The Loyal Regiment from Chinwangficult to follow even the outlines of the plots. All was strange, baffing and Persons is Requested to Communicate with dwell on its bright side. After

Yorkshire Regiment, and are en route to test and that was the brilliance of Miss

Pik all the happiest life is made up of It was frankly admitted, as, of course, India, arrived in Hongkong yesterday There was a large audience, including working hard, playing hard, and

it must be, that upon the imposition of merging on, the troopship Derbyshire." A & large number of Europeans and Chin- the surtaxes consumers will have to series of sporting events had been ar-

ese, and a few Japanese, rightly appreciating upon auit-shoulder a heavier burden, but the ranged for them by the Garrison, inclad- able occasion the really helpful Chinese Government appear to thinking a football match and boxing yester

ALICIA CRANE.

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OWING to the Death of Her Majesty THERE UNION BUILDING

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The Postponed Dates of the Ball and Reel Práctice will be announced later,

A. RITCHIE, Honorary Secretary.

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Hongkong, 21at November, 1995,

Y. M. C. A.

THE NEW BUILDING, SALISBURY ROAD, KOWLOON, WILL BE OPENED

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The Baily Press.

HONGKONG, NOVEMKER 24TH, 1925,

"LUXURIES"; IN, CHINA.

Customs, but to lower the standard of

living in China as well

■

too, who have been relieved by the East at fascinating. One thing was mani-

they will cheerfully do so, since the day. commodities in the luxury lists, are such

Autocrat and his courtesan, an historical The Brat item was a scene from King

prepared to flee, and beside him was his tragedy. There was, the defeated “Ling,

favourite courtesan, Miss Pik, attired in wonderful jawelled robes; was, the tragedienne. She sang, had her voice was not unpleasant to the European car. It was easy to see that the woman whose lord had been defeated and disgraced, agonised at bia distress. It was not the grim agony of a Lady Macbeth; but the

they were in a strange tongue, rang with a deep pathon. The king refused to be

Sir Matthew Nathan, formerly Gover- as "pander to the cravings of the nor of Hongkong, and now en route for human rice and Admiral Tsar blandly Home on retirement from the Governor added that the imposition of the higher ship of Queensland, Australia, leaves duties will not, impede trade and com- Hongkong this morning by the plaintiveness of the laments, sung s morce. How many men. of business Talamba Sir Matthew, who has beeri} experience, foreigners or Chinese, we staying at Government House sinco soothed. His courtesan takes two swords wonder, are prepared to endorse that his arrival in the Colony recently, pro- brilliant performance. Bursts of applause and dances a sword dance. It was a

poses to visit Shanghai and then Han-were given from te time in appreciation kow, Tientsin and Peking, before pro agility. But the king is beyond the of Miss Pik's cleverness, grace, and ceeding to Japan, where he will stay for soothing influences of dance and seng. a while before continuing his journey to and, eventually succeeding, kills herself. Hia courtesan tries to snatch his sword England via the United States and The death scene was wonderful acting

view?

By way of justification or excuse for the proposals made by the Chinese

HOME MAIL..

At the conclusion of the scene Misa

In the dialogue which occurred from time to time, the European auditor could but remark the sameness of tone in Miss Pik's voice, which seemed to be intensely high-pitched, and wat conversational. Yesterday the 88. Sui Fang landed a Pik was enthusiastically applauded, and total of 124 bags of mail. of which “y received several gifts from admirers in

the audience. were from the United Kingdom· rid"] Siberia, dated London, October 28th and 29th. There were 15 bags of Continental mail vid the same route, the remainder being from Shangbai.

Government reference was made to the high tariffs on "luxuries" in other countries; but the fact must not Canada. be overlooked that China has not the same reasons for high tariffs, The World War, for which the victorious Powers are now paying so dearly, added nothing to the financial burdens of China. Her financial difficulties about which we are hearing so much in these discussions are due to her own misgovernment, and

no increase in the tariffs is likely to greatly benefit the nation at large until. orderly and peaceable government is established in the country.

There is one further point. When the Chinese Delegates claim that their Luxury Table B has been compiled after consulting the Luxury tables of other countries, it is not unimportant to hear

Mail was also landed yesterday from U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shanghai,

by the sa President Monroe.

The 6.3. China Maru arrived yesterday afternoon with Home mail vid Nega

patam (letters and papers, dated London, October 22nd). Altogether 200 bags were Landed, and of this number sa bags con-

ren...

A farce entitled "A Comie Minstrel " followed. In this Miss Pik did not ap- Fear There was undoubtedly mirth and wit in this piece, comic songs and diftics, but the dialect appeared to be little understood and the audience leughed only at the comical gestures or the whimsical facial expressions of the two

actresses who took part

"The Winged-Dance of Prosperity," performed by Miss Pik, was the last, most enjoyable, and most brilliant of the night's performances. It is also known by Yang Kwei Fet, the courtesan of the es the Bat Dance" and, was initiated Great Emperor Ming of the Tong Dynasty. ment of prosperity, Miss Pik's dress was To the Chinese the bat is the embodi spread out like the wings of the bat. dress, the sprightly and graceful move Coupled with the artistic scheme of the ments of the dancer made-a picture of intense beauty and novelty. Swaying with the case of a bird, light, fairy-like, protty-this was the most brilliant of Miss Pik's achievements.

While it is possible that few people. present were able to follow the dialogue, it was impossible for anyone not to be highly pleased with the young actress's with dramatic power, and danced with performances. She ang sweetly, acter grace.

robes, ancient attire, strange customs-

The scenes were very beautiful-jewellel the harmony of colour, the sparkle of all combined to fascinate the spectator: gems, the glamour and the mysticism.

A Chinese Amateur, String Orchestra. during the interval. gave pleasant selections of Chinese music

Miss Pik gives another performance

night, can be confidently advised not to who were unable to witness the wonderful at the Theatre Royal to-night, and those

miss this further opportunity. work of this very clever, actress. last,

in mind the fact that where, in other tained letters from the United Kingdom countries, high taxation is imposed on and 70 bags papers. the import of commodities universally recognised, except in Chich apparently, as necessaries of life, the object the FISHING JUNK PIRATED. Legislature had in view was not so much

TWO MEN KILLED AND "WOMEN AND CHILDREN KIPNAPPED. increase of reverne as the development of home industrice by giving them,

A Cheung Chin Gshing junk, with a through high import tariffs, a measure of crew of nine, comprising three men, four protection. China cannot, and does not, women and two children, was subjected make any pretence that she has indus to piracy when off Sai Wan Lee on Sun tries which are protected by these Tables day night. The pirates who attacked the of Luxuries which she has compiled for junk fired at the crew, kiiling two men surtax purposes, and how the imposition and wounding the third man in the thigh of higher duties on such necessaries of and sailed away with the junk as a prize, instance, consorts with any regard for In his report to the police yesterday, life as woollen and cotton goods, for and also kidnapped the women and child- the social needs of the people of Chins the wounded man, Wong Hung Yau, who is beyond our comprehension. We earths junk, which was of 100 piculs capacity, was a foki on the fishing junk,, stated that not anticipate the outcome of these con-was on the way from Cheung Chau to Tai ferences but we should be surprised if Shan with a cargo of ten picula of salt.

INFANT PRODIGY, When off Sai Wan Lee a sailing boat these lists were accepted by the foreign manned by pirates came alongside the MISCHA WIGDORCHIK'S PIANO. Powers without substantial modification. junk and fired at the crew, killing the

FORTE RECITAL. master and another member and wound- ing hith. After taking possession "According to the Chinese calendar,the wounded man to

of the junk the

There was a large audience inthe City pirates ordered Hall yesterday evening, when little yesterday was the day of Slight Snow bodies overboard and while engaged in old, gave a pianoforte recital.

throw the dead Mischa Wigdorchik, who is only 6 years (Shiao Bauch). :

doing this be took advantage of the

He has earned for himself the title of the "In- opportunity thus afforded to make his fant Prodigy and that is the only poss escape, by jumping overboard himself ible appeilation that can be given him. He swam for some hours and eventually Even if, as a cynic might say, he had. reached Cheung Chau on another fishing learnt by heart the difficult pieces which, junk The pirates, he stated in his report he played at yesterday's recital, that in to the police, sailed away with the cap itself is a great achievement. But tured

junk, bat he did not know what musicians like poets are born and not direction they took which includes the made; And music is a gift with the

The pirates haul, which includes the junk, the cargu, and the clothing and young Slav Technique has been acquir jewellery of the crew, amounts to over.

ed by him as it always has to be in every $10,000

In addition the women and art, but music itself is natural to him, children are their prisoners.

part of him, as melody is a natural attribute of a-songster.

of Cargo by her are notified that all Goods MERCHANTS of all descriptions must be having arrived from the above Porta, Consignees are being maded at their risk into the been extremely interested when perusing hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godown of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown in our issue of Saturday last the tables of Company, Limited,

mited, whenes, and/or from the luxuries" on which the Chinese Govern- wharves, Delivery may be obtained. 1945, will be subject to Rent.

Goods not cleared by the 25th November, ment want to impose heavy surtaxes as All broken, akafed and damaged Packages are provisional measure," pending the to be

be left in the Godowns, where they will be settlement of the general question of tariff samined on the 25th November, 1925, at 10

Mears. Goddard and Douglas.

reform. against the Steamer must be present given for the proposal to impose a sur Very plausible reasons were Qlairas Steamer, otherwise

writing within ten days after arrival of recognized.

they will not be tax of 20 per cent. on what are classed Undersigned in any case whatever,

No Fire Insurance will be effected by the "A" grado luxuries, chiefly tobacco Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

(in all its forms) and wines, beer and JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN, spirits. It is the "B" grade luxuries

General Agents. Hongkong, November 18th, 1995,

that startle the render, for at the very lands. [9894

beginning of the list come Silk goods, Wool and Woollen goods, Flax, Herap and Jute goods, Fine Cotton goods and all mixtures of these goods. And when we go through the whole list and note that

Mr. and Mrs Eric Teichman" of the it includes also Sugar, Fish and Fishery Producta, Paper (of specified kinds),

British Legation, have returned to Peking exception of Opium, Tresura and WND CURIOD OTSE OF PEAX: Woodware, Olsas and Glassware, Toilet after a four months' furlough in Eng-

being landed and stored at their into the Godowns of the Hongkong and MARCH, 1920, No Children. Apply Horos requisites, Household Articles of Metal Kowlcan Wharf and Kowloon, whence at LAL FAURANT, 517, PRAK

be obtained

S.S.

M YALOU.”

COMPAGNIE DES

MESSAGERIES · MARITIMES.

NOTICE;

CONSIGNEES at Cargo from DUNKIRK, ANTWERP, MIDDLESBOROUGE, LONDON &e, also Cargo from LA PALLI CE, COGNAC and BORDEAUX ex dá Ja MEINAM,” in connection with above Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods with the

Valuables

rink

Care

Immediately after Landing

Optional Cargo will be forwarded en unions Intimation is received from the Cansigsten before 12

12 Noon, To-vax, requesting it is be landed here.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Goods remaining uchimed, after the 28th instant, at Noon, will be Bent and Leading Chargów, bo n All Claims must be sent in to me on or before Tunday, the 1st December, 1935, or they will

be recognised,

rabject

nat

All damaged Packages will be ezaminad on Batarday, the 28th instant, 10 azn, by Mesare. Goddard & Douglas.

Ne Fire Insuration has been effected.

K. BODENFUSER,

PREPAID

"WANTED"

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