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SOCIAL
NEWSETTES
Mrs. J. Hartman, sailed for Shanghal, on Wednesday in the 3.8. Wingsang.
The annual charity ball of the Women's Auxiliary of the Hong- kong Bociety for the Protection of Children is to be held in the Lieut. R. E Crawford, left for Peninsula Hotel on Friday night, Tiental, in the ss, Wingsang on April 14. Wednesday,
A Mahjong and Progressive
The Hongkong Society for the Bridge Drive (Auction and Con- Protection of Children is to hold | tract Bridge) will be held in St.
Flower Day on March 11.
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Mrs. D. Fraser, was a passenger arriving here in the s.s. Empress of Russia, from Manila yesterday.
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Mr. J. K. Swire, executive of the Arm, Butterfeld & Swire, arrived
John's Cathedral Hall on Tuesday. February 21, at 8.30 p.m. Tickets Pro- $1, including refreshments, ceeds in aid of Cathedral Funda, „
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Mr. Dee C. Chuan; one of the leading lumber merchants of the Philippines and director of the
in Hongkong, yesterday from Lon-Philippines Chinese Chamber of don via the 4.3. Rawalpindi
Mr. R. A. Hill from the Hong- kong University returned to Hong- kung via the 35. Rawalpindi. Thursday morning.
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Commerce, is visiting Hongkong and is staying at the Peninsula Hotel. His friends will be to learn that Mr. Dee is slightly indisposed.
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Mr. Herbert Tong, who took a leading part in "The Ro- mance of the Westers Cham- ber," stared some time ngo plays the role of James Snow den in the forthcoming pro- duction of "Debutants Goes to Town" at the Queen's Then- tre,
The production is being staged to raise funds for xo- furee rellef
FORTHCOMING MÄRRIAGES
The following forthcoming mar- rlages are announced:
Mr. Pierre Lucien Louis Blau, architect, residing at Dina House. Excellency. His
Bir Geotry The Chungking-Kunming long
Duddel Street, and Miss Josephine Northcote, paid a visit to the distance telephone service, which
Theresa. Emile Amable Lebon, Chinese New Year. Fair late yester has passed a satisfactory test redressmaker, of the same address: cently, will be thrown open to the day evening.
Mr. Chan Yee-chung, manager public on March 1. The toll rate
unit.of the Wanson Farm, Fanling, and will be $2.80. per single Urgent messages will be charged Miss Cheuck Yuen-so, of Lam's
Villa, On Lok Village, Fanling."" double.
The wedding of Mr. Ernest Zimmern and Miss Adelheid Grei- ner will take place at the Registry. Supreme Court, this morning.
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In reply to a question "in the The wedding between Mr. Jack-House of Commons, it was stated Eritish Government, son Lao and Miss Leung Wing-han, that the the aquatic star, is arranged to through their contribution to the take place on March 7.
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The engagement is announced. League of Nations, contributes to- and the mailage will take place on wards the work of the "National | March 29 in Shanghai, of, Nigel M. Mr. D. Hammond, of the China Relief Commission of the Chinese W. Hans, elder son of Dr. and Mrs. Navigation Co., returned to Hong-Government... kong from Manila yesterday in the s.s. Empress of Russia.
Mr. D. C. Miller, of the Canadian Pacific Steamships, returned to Hongkong yesterday from Manila in the 8.8, Empress of Russia.
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Mr. T. P. Pottinger, of the Sun Life Insurance Co., Shanghai, re turned to Hongkong yesterday Ir the s.s. Empress of Russia.
Mr. J. Reynaud, of Messrs. Egal & Cic., Shanghai, returned to the northern port on Wednesday in the ss. Wingsang.
Major and Mrs. J. A. B. Gibson and son. arrived in the Colony yesterday in the s.s. Empress Russia from the Philippines"
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Wilfred Harris, of 56, Wimpole Street and Chester Terrace, Re- gent's Park, and Marion-Lawrence, The Discussion Group of the servind daughter of Mr. and Mrs. European Y.M.C.A. will hold an Martin-Little, of Shanghai, open forum on Sunday. Feb. 19, when Miss J. Stainforth will speak on Paclism in Practice." Mem- bers are invited to bring their friends, both ladies and gentlemen
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A conference to discuss the pro- blems of higer education in China
Chtang Kai-shek
Round About
A man stood at the Police Fler talking to a rickshaw coolie. The
lil shortly be summonedă. by hour was after ten p.m. and few in people were about, but for six or General Chungking. All the university.pre-seven other coolles standing at a scents will be requested to Dar-distance looking at these two,
Helpate ...
A coin in the man's hand was March 10 a four-day demonstra-spun into the air now and then, each-time the coolie called "head". tion by the Air Raid Precaution
After this the man or "end" Organization will be opened by made a mark on the pler post near His Excellency the Governor, elr which they stood. « Geoffry Northcote in the Peninsula
Mr. LW. Pettitt, of the Em-Hotel.. Visiting hours during the Assurance Co.. four days will be from 10 in the ployers Liability Shanghai, was a passenger in the morning until 7 in the evening. s.s. Empress of Russia, arriving here from Manila yesterday.
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Finally a boat came long side the pier causing them to stop their rather inane actions. The man added the marks on the post, dropped a ten cent piece into the Under the auspices of the coolle's hand and descended into Chinese Church Youth Groups the boat.
The coolie and his brother spec- Mrs. W. F., Taylor, whose hus- three. lectures will be given by band is a member of the Shanghai Professor B. Lauten-Schlager on tators ran to the pier rail, holding Municipal Police, arrived here. "Christ and Our Present World," the ten cent plece high in his from Manila yesterday in the s.5"Christ and Society," and "Christ hand he seriously called to the and Els Cross” on February 27. man in the Boat, "Catch'm" the Empress of Russia.
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28 and March 1, respectively, at waved the coln), no savy "head"— Mr. U sze-wing. compradore of 7.30 pm, at St. Paul's Church, "end!" Then laughing and point- Messrs. Dodwell & Co., who has Glenealy. These lectures have ing his finger at the man, he ques- been
to been arranged chlany for students. tioned, “you savy?" 03 an extended trip French Indo-China, returned to Church Youth Groups, student Hongkong yesterday.
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workers and leaders, Prof. Lauten- Schlager will speak in English and Mr. A. E. Prats, head of the firm Mr. Kan Lim-pak will interpret bearing his name, returned to the in Cantonese. The lectures are Colony from a visit to the Philip open to the public and all who are pines, yesterday, in the 8.8. Em- interested are welcome. press of Russia.
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Mr. A.. Percival Finch, assistant editor of the North China Daily News," and his future bride, Mias Barbara Miller, sailed for Bhang- hal on Wednesday in the Wingsang.
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Mr. 8. Simpson, of the Asiatic ¡Petroleum Co., Shanghai, returned to Hongkong yesterday en route to the north in the s.s. Empress of Russia. He has been visiting the Philippines.¿
Mr. F. H Tyson, director of the Standard. Transportation Co., and Mra, Tyson, who have been visit- ing Manila, returned to the Colony yesterday in the sa. Empress of Russia.
Rear Admiral R, V. Holt, Senior Naval Oficer, Yangtze, is due from Bhanghal on the P. & O. 55. Ran- chi to-day, on a visit to the Com- mander-in-Chier, Vice-Admiral Si- Percy Noble.
Prince Bba. Chairman of the Sulyuan: Mongolian Political Comm- cil, accompanied by his wife and children,árirea in Chungking from Bhenal by air on February 8. The Mongolian prince is making the trip in order to assume office as a member of the Central Gor- emment, the report ad
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Potato Salad
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POWELL'S WINTER
SALE
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This year it has more than a special claim for your attention. Owing to the mildness of our present winter an unusual amount of goods are being offered at Bargain Prices. We mention a few.
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HALF PRICE
Underwear, Hats, Caps, Ties."
SHIRTS & PYJAMAS Fancy Tunic Shirts æt
Dress Shirts Sports Pyjamas
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83.25 (3 for $9.00)
$5.76 2.75
(Usually $10.50)****
BOOTS & SHOES Oddments in Black & Brown at 89.75 812.75 814.75 -- White 81.95 & 85.75
331%
Discount of Regular. Prices, Overcoats. Ready-to-wear Suits, Travelling Ruga Pullovers, Sweaters, 8lipoers,, Waistcoats, -Dressing Gowns, Gloves, Scarves.
Suit and Attache Cases.
SOCKS & HOSE
A large assortment of Plain, and Fancy Cashmere at prices. 895 c. 81.45 81-75 81.95
Grey Flannel Trousers...$10.75
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