CAPTAIN KIDDO.".
| CITY HALL WORK PARTY.
Some Stories about a Now Pathe Film.
A Letter from Lady May,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1917.
POLICE RESERVE DAIRY FARM NEWS.
ORDERS.
Ordera Pened to-day by Mr. F.
C. Jenkin, D.S.P. (R.), state:mm: CHRISTMAS
Parades.
There will be no parades of any kind during the week ending Batarday, December 29.
Band, etc. Thursday, December 27.- Clarionet Olage.
Daring the part two weeks the Mr. Blake, manager. of the City Hall Work Party packed the Victoria Theatre, states that following-148 vests, 100 bed
Banshine and Bhadow" and jackets, 50 shrouds, 153 shirts, Medical Certificates, other of the Baby Marie Osborne 112 pra. of slippers, 28 eye. The boar as well sa the date an pictures have been record-break-bandages, 20 dozen milk covers, which Medical Certificates are ing attractions at his house. He 8-surgical shirts, 36 covers, 7 prs, issued and received mast in says that the little star is very of bed boots, 30 big mosquito future be endorsed thereon by popular with his patrons and is nets, & head mosquito nets, the Burgeon Superintendent's proving to be an unsurpassed mops, 5 dosen handkerchiefs, 24 Department and by Warning box-office sttraction. He has scrabbers, 1 quilt, 15 small Officers respectively. arranged to present her pillows, 3 hold-alls, 24 floor swabs, on Christmas Day in ber 7 reversible jackets and 1 case of Istest Pathe feature, "Captain slippers. These were peaked in Kiddo" a delightful story in five cases for Bombay on the 14th which a little girl decides to and 21st inst. become a pirate. The circum- stances which caused this deter mination was her discovery when reading a pirate book that these gentlemen were in the habit of The City Hall will be closed making anyone they didn't like for work on Monday and Taeeday walk the plank into the ees. The Doo. 24 and 25, and also on ides appealed to her and the Monday, Dec. 31, and Tuesday determined to make that bad Jan. 1, but will be open for the man who seemed always to giving out of work on the morn- be annoying her young, widow-inge of Friday, Dec. 28, and out of the Force.. ed mother, walk the plank! Friday, Jan. 1.
This Work Party eent 400 banderchiefs to the men of the garrison, with beat Christmas wishes.
Friday, December 28.-Band.
No. 3 Company, Inspector Moon resumes duty 88 Warning Officer as from 21st December. Inspector Wei mill act as Chief Inspector daring the absence on leave of Chief Inspeo- tor Wong. Inspector Ua will costinae in command of No. 3. Company.
Strength,
P.C. 588 Castro is invalided
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED.
When the scene was actually to Aletter has been received from be taken, Baby Marie's heart re-Lady May in which she says: lented. She could not bear to have been reading in the Chine Bee even the villain in the play Mat every week the accounts of thrown into the sea. In fact she all the splendid work you have refused to give the command all done and many a time have I which was necessary, and it was meant to sit down and write and only after a great deal of perana cungratulate you all, but you know WANTED.-Gentleman, wants sion on the part of the Director, bow one's days get filled ap... LESSONS in SPANISH. Mr. Eagene Moore, and her real What a splendid success "Our State terms.-Write Box. 399 mother, in which they convinced Day" seems to bave been too. IG, R. O. her that there was really no dan feel a terrible slacker, though I ger, that she consented to do it. am working regularly as a Red In "Captain Kiddo" there is Craes party here. Flesse re-
a thrilling fight scene which member me kindly to all your takes place at the top of a high busy workers, and say bow cliff. Phil McCullough, the much I am looking forward to bandsome bero, attempts to seeing them again. Your days Teece Baby Marie from aat the City Hall sound quite emuggling band. Thrilling as festive."
the fight looks in the picture, it| We wish all members of the was even more interesting to Work Party a very happy holiday MoCalloogh. During it, he and will hope to eee them all in tripped and fell, apraining his the New Year, ready for the work right arm and the picture was which is all that we women ost delayed several days. until he here can do to bring some little recovered.
help and comfort to our men who are fighting.
ETHEL M, STABB. "Our Little Bit Society."
BOXING DAY
FOOTBALL,
CLUB GROUND, HAPPY VALLEY.
CHARITY MATCHES.
2.30 p.. SERVICES v. CIVILIANS Admission to Stand 50 cts. Front Seats 20 cts.
4.00 pm. ENGLAND 7. SCOTLAND Admission to Stand $1.00. Front Seats 50 cts. Halifax and Star and Garter Proceeds will be given to the Funds..
NOTICE
George Washington White, the three-year-old gentleman of colour, who is semething under three feet high and who plays su im The above Society has to-day portant part in the play has de sent to Mesurs. Shewan, Tomes cided ideas on the duties of and Co, two cases of war com forte, actor. During the filming of contenta se b-low, to be forward- "Captain Kiddo" he was told by ed to the Hon. Superintendent, the director to fall down a low Red Cross Depot, No. 2 Shed R. P. Roberts, Master of flight of carpeted ataire. He re- Alexandrs Dock, Bombay986 the British steamer fused point blank. "No sab," be roller bandages, 70 anast veats, minent " hereby give Notice mid:"Ah ain't goin' to fall down 100 white woollen caps, 11 wool that I will not be responsible for no stairs. Ab was asked to some len sleeveless sweaters, 60 pairs any Debt or Debts contracted up here and play with Marie, sud cloth slippers, 64 milk covers, 9 by the members of my crew dur- fallin' down stairs äin't playin','
floor cloths, 10 pairs socke, 41 ing the ship's stay in port. white woollen belts, 5 quilts, 5 pillows, 22 malere, 85 uits
TO
T
Hannel pyjamas, 44 white woollen
'RODERICK RANDOM," bed socks, 45 pairs mittens, 11
Ob Roderick, Roderick Bar
dom,
You have a pleasing style..
We read your lucubratione
With a rapt, ecstatic emila.
You're noted for your vigour,
and
You're noted for your tact,.
But can't you give na now and
then
A little bit of fast ?
Oh Roderick, Roderick Ran
dom,
With you I drop a tear
many tail bandages. Fifty wool. len mufflers have been sent to the
"Pro-
R. P. ROBERTS,
Master.
NOTICE.
Shropshires who were formerly OUR STORE WILL BE here.
"DAMON AND PYTHIAS."
This magnificent Alm to be shown for the first time in Hong-
OPEN ALL DAY TO. DAY, THE 22ND INST., AND MONDAY, THE 24TH INST.
MACKINTOSH & CO., LTD.
kong at the Victoria Theatre SAKURA BEER
Matinee on Monday holda, grips, and makes the heart throb.
It is a feature photo play, relating in five reels the wondrous atory of the greatest friendship between man and man, a story
At the wicked, wicked Serhat has lived through all the
geanta
Bges, everlasting in its trash,
Who pay less for their beer. undimmed in radiance of brother-i The fact each man had not a
boy
15
"I must say is correct,
ly love.
The story is a true one, and But then, if horrid folk make opens in the soient oily of
Well, what can you expect?
Syracuse. Cities are looted and burned, colossal battles Bre |fought, chariot races are rua, and the ancient Grecian gardens
Oh Roderick, Roderick Rea-with their thousands of flowers
dom,
The food that you decry
and dancing girls are but a few
of the countless massive and
Was excellent; the railway sensational incidente. From a
bridge
Was bardly quite so high !..
spectacular standpoint “Damon and Pythias" is said to be one of
produced.
Your next remark however was the most costly photo plays over
It is a dreadful thing in war
A tride more inspired:
That bulleta should be fired.
Oh Roderick, Roderick Random,
Your leniency I beg,
When I suggest that somebody
Has been' and pulled your leg.
ELECTRIC LIGHT STOPPAGE.
We are informed that the
We all have read your failure of electric light last night
paragraphs And feel we cannot stand 'em. W68 das to a fire on the switch- Pray give sa more of Roderick, board, and that the supply of And rather less of Bendom.
HUMPHREY CLINKER,
Hongkong, Dec, 22, 1IL
pleasricity will be shut off to- morrow morning for several
hours in order to enable repairs to be effected,
SOLE AGENTS: SUZUKI & CO.
TEL, 468. ALEXANDRA BUILDING,
FOR
ORDERS
HOME FED
TURKEYS, GEESE, DUCKS,
CAPONS, CHICKENS, HAMS,
do.. do.
SHOULD BE SENT IN
POSSIBLE TO AVOID
AS EARLY AS
DISAPPOINTMENT.
JUST TO HAND
A SUPPLY OF
CHRISTMAS CARDS
IN SIMPLE STYLES
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3, Wyndham Street.
Tel. 440,
You be the Judge
"From any point that you wish to Judge it, PETER DAWSON WHISKY is all that could be asked.
There is a good reason for the many friends it has won.
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H. RUTTONJEE & SON,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
FAIRALL & CO.
XMAS GIFTS
for him!
When a man can say of your Gift: "Just what I most need," then you've pleased him. How about Socks, Ties or Gloves ?
Any of these are sure to please, and we can show you a large selection of other articles equally acceptable.
Call and inspect them at
MACKINTOSH
a co., LTD
MEN'S WEAR SPECIALISTS,
14, DES VŒUI ROAD.
TELEPHONE NO. 29.
Powell
Wm.
TELEPHONE 348
XMAS PRESENTS
TES
FOR GENTLEMEN,"
We have many SMART NOVELTIES on show including:-
FANCY WAISTCOATS
SWEATERS
'DRESSING GOWNS
UMBRELLAS
GLOVES
WALKING STICKS
SLIPPERS
FITTED DRESSING CASES HAND BAGS
HANDKERCHIEFS
STUDS AND LINKS HOSIERY
ETC., ETC.
This Establishment will be open all day. December 22nd and 24th.
USEFUL XMAS PRESENTS
BEAUTIFULLY
BOUND
VOLUMES.
For the Children.
NURSERY RHYMES
SET TO MUSIC
AND FULLY
ILLUSTRATED.
Leather Music Portfolios Carriers and Batchels.
NEW
For Piano & Table Decoration
DESIGNS. CANDLE SHADES FAVOURITE
JUST ARRIVED, 11
*
COLOURS.
THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO.,
CO., LTD.
16, DES VŒUX HOAD,
XMAS
HAMPERS.
1322.
We beg to notify our Customers that Assorted Hampers suitable for the festive season may be obtained from us at the following reduced "rates.
No, I HAMPER,
1 bottle Champagne. "Moet & Chandon," Quart
Blackberry Brandy
Martell's XXX
Whisky, King George IV or Perfection
In a
very large
Variety.
1
1
D.O.M.
Pint
Brandy
Quart
2.
Port, Euperb Tawny.
›$ 31.00
Claret, St. Juliea
Quarta
Sherry. Old Brown,
Gin, Old Tom or Dry "D.C.L."
Ja
Burgundy, Burgoyne's
Quart
phial Pomeranzan Bitters
No," 2 HAMPER.
Burgundy, Burgoyne's
Brandy, Martells XXX**
TI
Everything suitable for
LADIES & CHILDREN.
at Moderate Prices.
PHONE 614.
1 bottle Champagne," Victor Clicquot," Quart
"D.O. M.
Whisky, King Ge: rge IV.or Perfection
MAKİNE INSURANCE ABSOU-[FIRE INSURANCE" ASSOC. LATION OF HONGKONG.. "IATION OF HONGKONG. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
NOTI
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
thus all MARINE IN-
that all i IN- SURANCE OFFICES will be sURANCE OFFICES, will be CLOSED for the Transaction of CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSIN133 on MON-[PUBLIC BUSINESS OF MON- DAY, TUESDAY, and WED-DAY, TUESDAY and Wap. NESDAY, the 24th, 25th and NESDAY, the 24th, 25th and 26th instant,
zóth'instant. By Order,
By Order A. R. LOWE, MAE. LOWE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 21st December, 18.7. Hongkong, let December, 1917,
Secretary.
Port, Tawny Dry
#
97
Claret, St. Julien,
Gin. Old Tom or Dry "D.C.L." Sherry." Vino de Pasto".
1 phial Pomeranzan Bitters
[No. 3 HAMPER,
1 bottle Burgundy, Burgoyne's
14.
瞻
‚'. Peppermint, Get Freres
D.O. M.
Rich Old Port
Brandy 20 year Old
Sherry, Amontillado W.8.
Pint
27.00
Quart
Quart
Pint
n
$23.00
uart
Whisky, King George IV or Perfection
Olazat Medoo: Me
Gin Old Tom or Dry D.C.L":
1 phial Pomeranzan Bitters
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WINE MERCHANTS A
TEL. NO. 135,
LTD.
6, Queen's Road Central,
Hongkong
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