POLICE SPORTS,
Pleasant Afternoon at Happy Valley.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDA
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
Hotels
(Continand From Page 4) HONGKONG HOTEL
The Fra Angelico. Following their usual custom
Rome, Nov. 24. the members of the Hongkong The Fra Angelico which was police force held their annual stolen from the San Marco Museum children's sports at Happy Val-was recovered at an early hour ley. The groan adjacent to the this morning. The story of its Recreation Club pavilion pre-recovery is to all appearances as sontod a pleasant and animated mysterious as its theft. The appearance, the chief attraction Florentine-police received in 021 boing Targo and well ladon formation yesterday which led Christmas tree.
them to watch carefully last night The programme, while arranged all the approaches to the Fortezza mainly for the childron, indudda Basso in expectation that the ad also events for fathers and picture would be carried to some
TRY CLASS, AND UP-TO-DATE,
Hongkong, 20th April, 1911.
J. H. TAGGART,
Manager. [28.
GRAND HOTEL,
Telephons 197
MANAGEMENT & CUISINE UNDER-EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT
F-REICHMANN, Proprietor
ASTOR HOUSE
(LATE CONNAUGHT HOTEL,) QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
mothers. Those events for the unknown house in that noigh-CENTRALLY situated, up-to-date Hotel, Recently scnovated, and under
Management. Large and Comfortable Rooms, Excellent Cuisine under the supervision of an Experienced FRENCH CHEF, and moderate, First Class accommodation for Families and Touriste repamte Tables, Hot and Cold Baths, Electrio light throughout Torax
Udder Pernal Supervision of.
L. GAMEAU,
Proprietor Telephone, 170
BELLE
N. BLUMENTHALT
Kaonge Telegrama" Astor,”
VIEW HOTEL
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elders were hugely enjoyed by bourhood from its hiding place. tho
young people while the chil-Between 1 and 2 o'clock two men dron'a ovente, as is always the walked into this trap, one of whom case whore young folks compete, carried a parcel. On finding) wore contested with raro spirit themselves followed both men ran Two sailors from H.M.S. Minótúr,away throwing down the parcel, dressed as clowns, added greatly and, in spite of all the police to the gaiety of the afternoon's surrounding them, made` good proceedings, and the whole inau-thoir escape. The parcel wus ner in which they entered into carrion to the Questura and found the spirit of the youngster's fun to contain a picture, which was is worthy of the highest praise, immediately identified as the Finely Contested Items. genuino Maria della Stella." Perhaps the most seriously The official account so far says no
Fisher, the Band of ss. "Kör a interesting ovent of the afternoon more than this, which certainly will play at the above Hotel on was the wrestling competition. seems to leave a good deal'un- FRIDAY next, the 5th instant, com- All the bouts were. well,contest-explained posides the escape of
Telephone No. 907:
By kind permission of Captain
"
ed, and both Sorgt. Gerrard and the two mon; in possession of the mencing at 9 p.m., sharp.
Mr. McLennan had stubbornly.to
fight their way into', the final: picture,
which the Torinor
won.
The
cocoanut "shy" for ladies was
Mail Cart Robbery.
• Berlin, Nov. 20.
Fangben, 3rd intir
Larg, 1972.
another dourly contested event. A clever and daring robbery Mrs. Korr won ralior easily but was carried out on Friday night Mrs. Langley and Mrs. Garred by two men who have since boon HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN. fought very fasly for second arrested and have made full con- place. In the oad Mrs. Langley Icasion. A Post Offico sack con- was successful.
PLUN
•
W. GALLAGHER, Manager.
Albera, F. GAP.Amado, 1. A.--
UNKET 8 The Peak, gear the Tran Terminus, Tel. 56. For Terms, apply to the
MANAGER.
HOTEL LISTS.
HosaxonD BOTEL Baldwin, Mr. and Martial, (.
Mrs. A. M.
Batea, E. R. Becker, O. Barnis, J.
J.N. & ayalı Brawn, S. M. Brown, Mr. & Mrs. Buckingham, Mr.
0.
&
McCorin, H. Massey Ma K. A. McHugh, Mr. and
Mrs. F. E.
Mitchelmore, E. V. Momm, Dr.
Moooss, Mra, K. C, Northcombe, Capt. & Mr. F. D. Nye, P. II. Page, H. W. Pearse, Dr. and
taining, in cash and in paper money, about £25,000, which Distribution of Prizes.
was to be convoyed from a Pont The dismantling of the Christ Office to a bronch office in the mas tree at the conclusion of the neighbourhood, was duly de- sports was the item of the after-posited in the dart before the 27) noon for the youngsters, each of usual number of witnesses and whom had to shake hands with the door was locked with a pad- "Father. Oliristmas." A huge lock. When the cart arrived at crücker was then lot off, and, to the other Post Office the sack lad distribution of prizes took place disappeared. The various trophies wero pro-
In tho night a policeman, with- sented. by Mrs. E. R. Halifax, out knowing of the robbery, fol- who received a splendid bonque lowed and arrested à mon whom and silver holder from littlo Ashe had seen carrying a large Baker.. In thanking Mrs. Hallifax packat under his arin and whose Brice. Mr. and Mrs. MoKean, DG. W. for presenting the prizes, Chiel movements seemed to him suspi- Inspector Baker spoke of the cious. This man, named Cavallo, happy gathering which they had after repeated contradictions and held, and hoped that Mrs. Halli the discovery at his house of in- fax would favour them with her criminating evidence, made a full presence on many similar o confession, to which an accom casions. Mr. Baker then asked plice afterwards volunteered ad Mr. Hallifax to take possession of ditious. This accomplice, who the lawn bowls' cup which the was already under detention, Co de, I. de police had won. He spoke of the was none other than the driver of Donby, 8: F. great interest which Mr. Hallifax the cart, Max Wendt, who had D'Oettingen, Y. had taken in the Polico clab, been a temporary substitute for Drew, W. o. interest which, he said, was the regular driver. The two danes. W. thoroughly appreciated. Mrmon had first mot in a public-Fisher, H, G. Hallifax, in thanking the mem house frequented by Post Office Foton, A. F. bars of the club, assured them officials. Both men were keen forrester, . that its interests would abut unlucky batters on horses. Forthmann, Mrs. J. ways have a warm support Wendt had taken wax casts of Fuller, Deoman
H., Jr. & obild. or in him. The afternoon the keys of the cart and had Gargollo, I. M. concluded with a few dances, to made skeloton keys to fit. He Garron, H. masic supplied by members of the had delayed driving into the yard Gi bertson, L. J. band of the K.O,Y,ĻI,
and had opened the cart while Giles, Mr. and Mrs. his accomplice from a concealed position was able to snatch away Goulbour, Y. the sack under the very noses of Gould, Mr. & Mm. the officials and escape in a motor
Josaph cab
Graham, O. A.. Grimshaw, B. J.
Captain and Mrs. Badeley, Mr. and Mrs. E R. Hallifax, Mr. P.P.J. Wodehouse, Mr. King and others attended the sports, and took an active part.
The Results.
A large part at any rate, of The resulta of the various the money has been received, but events werd as follow:→
Girls' Race (ovor nine years). Iris Blaker 1; Dolly Baker, 2
A
most of the envelopes hid been destroyed by Cavello.
Mr. G. A. Cargill, d. Bumaan, F. Uhlirom, P. T. ·
A. B.
Hals, Mr. & Mr.
B. A.
Hall, Capt: T. P.
Mrs. W.
·
Pearson Mr. and
Mrs.
· Penanha, C. Ray, EH. Raymond, E, M. Sawtell, H. Rasy, Miss F.
Hannibal, Mr. and`
Mr. W. A. Harrison, A.
Redfern, J. R. Bonald, Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. -- Rose, O. II. Roxburgh, B.
Saindorichin, N. Seitz, QL Schuster, Dr. Scotson, J.
Sendamire, Col.,
Mrs, & family Bhalton-Hosper, Mr. A... Bib'07, J. Q. Smith, E. E. Smith, Mr. & Mrs.
P. Early Smith, Mi P. E. Smith, P. Early
Henderson, Mrs. J.
arker, Mr. and Solomon, H. H.
Spalding, Dr. and Mrs. A. D. and Hewett, Hon. Mr. Spear, Capt. H.
infant
Hough, Dr. 8.
and Mrs. H. A. Spittles, J.
Spurge, II. S.
Mis. A. M.
'and'cbild
Banking in America. Genta Ruce (under 30), P.:.0.
New York, Dec. 18. Grimmett, 1. P. C. Reynolds,, 2.
Wrestling Competition (Cumbe U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Franklin MaaVeagh, the land stylo). Scrgh Gerrard 1 has introduced a Bill rolating to banks and banking in the United Egg and Spoon Race Mr States. The measure provides Cameron i; Mrs. Garrod, 2, Mr against the combination of any Gordon, 3.
large number of banks on the Hurtado, Mr. and Square, Hisa W. lines of a trust to the detriment Mrs. E. L.
McLennan, 2.
Skipping Competition. Mias Lang ley 1; Miss Baker, 2; Mrs. Carrod, 3 Button Sewing Race. Mrs. Ar and P. C. Clark 1; Mrs. Gaurod and .Sergt. Pitt, 2; Mrs. Atine and I
spector Kerr, 3.
Throwing the Oricket Ball. ́H MoLennan 1; L. B. Cockle, 2; P. O Clark, B
Girls Race (under nine years Peggy Gerrard 1; Margery: Kent : Margery Garrod, D.
Ladies' Cocoanut Shleing.
Kerr 1; Mrs. Langley
rod, a
M
of the business or interests of lanes, Capt. R. A other banks, and also against the Joseph, E. M. holding by one bank of abures of Josh, M. A. other banke.
Jouph, I. M. Kerr, Capt. E. J. Klose, Dr.
Four Wives In One Year."
London, Decomber B. Knapp W B Before Joseph Rolton, filly, Kretzer, DE D. C. agent, convicted
Lampman, Mr & of uttering counterfeit coin, was sentenced Lack, G.
Blm. He
at the Old Bailey resterday, to Lemaitre, R. four years' penal servitude, it Lloyd, G. T.
Adverti
28 WORDS
BOARD AND
HOMEVINDEN splendid view of the
inates from Post Of
carn i entranos 151, Wanchal Road. -Telephone
102
HONGKONG ELECTRIC COM ELECTRICAL
PMITED.
ST. GEORGES BUILDINGS
NOTICE.
THE Extension of the ELECTRIO LIGHT the Peak District is expected to be completed by about the
tending in
Intending consumers are advised to have their houses wired in readiness, to
void delay in obtaining, the light,
The Company aro, prepared to sub- mit selimates for wiring houses on application.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & 00., Agents. Hongkong. 15th Dec, 1911.
HONGKONG AND OHIŅA GAS 00., LD.
NOTICE.
and from the int January, 1919.
the price of Gas to the public will be REDUCED to $2.60 por
1,000 cubic fost.
By Oide of the Directors,
GEORGE CURRY,
Local Secretary,
Hongkong, 7th Nov., 1211.
NOTICE.
169
(25 CAPITAL for Honn-fide Industriel
Aaron Houam.
Lugebil. Marie, G. Martens, Mr
· Mrs. Melchers, I. Miller, J. B..
Appel, Ms. F. L. Baugh, Mr. & Mru.
1), and ralet Bergerson, A..
Brown. J.
Bruchmiller, 1 x
E.
Buruk, L. E.
Muller, Mr.
id
8. Monies, Mrs. K.
de
Maso, di Oriolo Carroll, Mra, 0. M.V. P.
Carpontein, Mrs. Nelson, P. B.
Nigga, Mrs..B. Hi Qider Paterson, A. J. Petersen, N. Pinto, A. Bedmond, Mr. H, Rhudio, Mrs. H.
M. Bibault, L,
J. M. Olark, J. Cunino, Miss Onnis, Mr. Cooley, t. I.
Dow, J. C. Cox, F. W.
Fancham, R Fries, L. de
.M.
Frankel, H. Froment, G. Gareoke, J. H. Goldenberg, Mr. &
Mrs. F. L. Goldan, Mr. L M Gollian, Mr. & Mr. Grande, A. Grunberg, H. M. Guieysse, F. Guyan, H. Hansen, J; W. A.' Harris, J. B. Hewlett, Mrs. H.
H.
Higgins, Mr. an1 Mr. P. J. 0. Jessen, 31. & Mrs.
E. Y. Josephs, J. Kabel, E. 8. Kabl, O. H. Kidder, Mr. Mr. B. L.
Lapioque, P. A.. Logan, C. B.
and
.
Risley, Mr. & Mr
.E. W.
Robinson, W. H2 Rosenthal J. Bondon, Mr. and
Mrs. Li. Sampson, J. Seemann, Mr. and
Mrs. Sommer, H. O. Stmad, J. L. Sweo, T.-Y. Bymond, Capt.&
M
Thompson, Miss : D.
Thompson, Mr. &
-Mm. G. B.. Tanratno, Geo. Thurlow, Mrs. L
WV. Tonoker, L. Vaa, Mr. & Mrs,
A. Walker, W., W. Tommans, G. T.
GRAND HOTEL,
Harris, Mr. and
Mrs. G1 James, B. Johnston, Capt.
R. A. Kayt, Dr Fi Kinghoto, Mr. and
Mts, J. R. Lanfesty, F. P. Lloyd, Capt. Lynam, 0. Mauhoff, O. N. Miller, O. C. Nathan, A, E
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Schemes and Concessions, Muni. oipal or Commercial Loans arranged-
Applination to be treated strictly confidential.
Address--" EAST and WEST,"
ofo The Hongkong Telegraph." Hongkong, 16th Now&1911, *
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E hay this day admitted Mr. LIONEL MOUNTSTUART WITTE, ano partner in the 'asiness of Garner, Quelch & Co., Hongkong.
GARNER, QUELOR & CO.,
Wine Merchants, Hongkong. Pod Jan., 1012. C74
E. C. Wilks, M I. Mech., E.,A.M N.A. Consalting Engineer and Surveyor for construction, Valuer and Assessor for the purchase, or sale, of Steamships or Launches.
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, 2XD FLOOR, Fergkong. Lot May, 1911. ́. 20
05]
OFICH
ACCESSORIE
RETAIL' SUB-AGENTS—–
WM. C. JACK & CO., LTD.,
4-1. Des Voeux Road, Hongkong.
SOUTH MANCHURIA
SHORTEST
URIA RAILWAY
QUICKEST ROUTE
BETWEEN
THE FAR EAST & EUROPE,
DAIREN.
WINTER SCHEDULE.
(Effective from October 28, 1911.)
1URICE WEEKLY EXPRESS-TRAIN SERVICE, composed of excellently equipped Sleeping, Dining and at Olass Oats, is operated between Dairen and Changchun in connection with the Trans-Siberian Express Trains and with Daimon-Shanghai Direct Steamer Service by the 8.8. " Koba Maru ** and "Siko Maru" (each #,877 toni and equipped with wireless telegraph) au lollows:-
NORTH BOUND.
Just received, fresh consignment of Irlan
PAUL CLOUET CHAMPAGNE,
70)
Extra Dry
at $24.00 per case of 2 dos, pla..
FRENCH STORE,
L. Ganteau.
6 Queen's Road Contral,
MEE CHEUNG. ART PHOTOGRAPHER
HONGKONG. TELEPHONE NO. 1013.
DavaLoring; Puintins & Extarome.
Rojgkang, Tia M«e, 1911.
BIJOU SCENIC THEATRE.
Flower Stro-t.
Cinematograph
at
Vaudeville.
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Faton
Shanghai (Steam)) .............. LY: Jat.
*140.00 Dairen
Thurs: Jun
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Bm) Wad
Makden
A
Y11:50
"
J...Lt.
Changchun
J...Ar
8,60 pam.... 4.05 " 10.80
#
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11.50 „ *8.10a.m.
I
88.00lazblu
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SOUTH BOUND.
Lor
State Biale
Ex-
Connecting at Harbin with'-
PIVOS | PIGKE
fromße Fib
Fet'r. Moss
¡¡arbia (Russian 'Tenit)...Lv.). *12,00 am. Mo
Changolan (
An 8:40p.m.
(8.M.I. Train). L. 10.00......
R 9.60
9.13
Y11.00 Mukden
9.15 EVERY EVENING ·
A Complete change of Pictures,
EVERY WEDNESDAY AND
SATURDAY,
all new to Hongkoog.. MISS EILEEN MURRAY THE POPULAR COMEDIENNE. |7,15 ||| | PICTURE ONLY
7.15
Leases & Manager;
Y14.00 Dalten
AT.
5.00a.m. Tues.
JOONLY.
.5.15.
1.20 p.m.
Y40.00
Blonmar ...LY.]
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Shanghaif
• Russian Train Time is 28 mins faster than B.M.R. Time
for lasiano 6 p.m. by the tornist in 5.87 pan. by the latter. Supplementary Charges on UAIREN-CHANGCHUN Service.
R. H. STEPHENSON. Ex EXTRA FER ...... Y8, BEMPING CAR SUPPLEMENTARYHOD Hongkong, 2nd Jan, 1912. (72ANTUNG-MUKDEN LINE-Opened for standard gauge trkind stid. operating rice weekly, expresa nervise between Changchun and Seoul, chargtog
Arnold, W. Brett, Mr. & Mr.
0. W. Bates, F. L. Bellinger, 6. Brener Braten. F.. Bury, Chas Cook, A. Au Cowan, Mr. D. G., Crew, Mr. & M.
A. B. Darlow, D. R. Dauter, E. Stainer, L. and Elphinstone, F.
Nish, W. McInnesFFICES in King's Building, Mra. E.
“Evans, Mr. & Ms. Sohmitto, E. Sutherland, P. D.
Q. H.
Blattongren, A.
Apply to Thomas, H. P. Fowler, Chas, jam Tapi C. Thompson, Mrs Genzer
Taylor, B. E. P.
Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, H. Tolman, Mid-E
H..
Watling, Mirr Korbaca, J. Young, Miss
· B; & child
Volfbrecht, Mr. & Mr. EUR) Warren, B. Jum
White, Mr & Mr. Mrs.
chilä johon la Aston, Liant. and
URAIMIREVAN, *Waterman, E. J. · Adams, Mr. & Mr. Jones, Dr.
Watson, Mrs, and & children ·EVAN
ydd, Mr
HLH Caldwell, Mr,
Wilk
OH V. Chin Che
Ar. and Osake!
Mrs. Gar was stated that he had already Low, Mr. & Mr.
served torms for false pretences F. F. Stanley and for bigamy, having married Marriott, Dr. O. four women in one year. It was Marriott, Man 1. R. Wo added that he tol
obtained mono Marriott, MasterM Gents,” Race "Cover 30). K_M from the pomen with whom he Manhoil, Mp and Wolffon,JX eunsa 1, PP. J. Wodehouse B went through the form of mar Ars, JT WW
Wrestling Competition (catch- atoh-oan atple). K. McLennan
Bernolds a
riage, and one of them lost #510,
| Meinen, Mri¬d M
To Let
THE HONGKONG LAND.
INVESTMENT & AGENCY
COMPANY LIMITED. Hongkong 14th Dec, 1911.
OFFICES TO LET
FIRST class, central socommodation, light and airy, on First, Becond,
st. Mukden.
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RAILWAY HOTELS YAMATO Hozel (Tol. ada? Dairen, Fort Arthur, Makdon: Fashun" and Changalia, wij mečer the bo pany's management.
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Entrance from Dos Vœux-Road. Electric Lift to all floors, Electrio light hroughout. The plan can be seen and obtained at the Omes of
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