GENERAL NEWS.
A Russian's Word of Honatış.
When he was released from internment in Germany, Abra- ham Hielirk, a Raseian, gave his promise, that he would not take part in the WAL. At "North London Police Court recently he was pharged with failing to. report himself for military service, but the summone was withdrawO, a recent decision of Mr. Justice Ere in a similse cree being taken se s precedent. Mr. Waddy, the magistrate, approving of "this course, said we should take care” to do nothing that would force s foreigner in cur midst to bresk. his word.
McGudden Family si Airmen.
The Military Cross awarded to the late Second Lient A. Mo Oudden, R.A.F., a younger brother of the famous Major J. T. Byford MoCadden, V.Č., was presented to his mother at Kingston Barracks recently. Second Lieut. MoQudden had brought down 11 enemy sero- planss in France. Mrs. Mo- Cadden's four sons have all been connected with the R A.F... Tha eldest son, Flight-Sergeant Pilot Instructor W. T. J. HeCadden, was killed while flying in Eng land. Major McCadden met his desth in a flying accident in France a few weeks ago. Second] Lisut, J. A. McCadden was killed in action last spring, and the youngest boy also belongs to the B.A.F.
Discharged Soldiers.
The Dake of Connaught has written to say he is unable to open s club at Dudley for dirobarged milors and soldiers because it is the practice of Rayalfy not to take any part in politics, and their Federation has become a political organisation and is running Parliamentary candid- atas: Commenting on the Duke'a letter, Mr. J. M. Hogge, M.P., President of the Federation, said yesterday to a representative of The Daily News: "It is the direct catoome of the sction of "The Comrades of the Great War,' who approached the Duke and advised him not to open the club because it is our Federation's.'
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A German Big Gun. „Bɔme details of the 15ta. Daval; gun which was intended to pound "Amiens to dust may be of interest, It was captured rear Chuignoiles, 20 miles doe east of the city. The weapon is of the 1914 Krupp pat ters, such as is mounted in the Jatest German Dreadnoughte. "It is 45 calibres in length measuri 56. 3in over all. The exterior. diameter of the breech is 3ft.
, and the thickness at thej muzz'e ig 340. Highly rfid with 100 groves, it has extreme rarge of 28 miles. The pri-obiles are very short, bat with long fales cape, The high explosive shell weighs Tewt. and contains a borating charge of only 69ib. The shrapnel contsins hocdred of ballete of 1%. spince. Two great Lydraulic bafers reduce the recoil to about 4ft. The gas is mounted on a bridge setrides quadrart-ebs; ed pit dog 10ft deep, nd has an arc of fire of 90degs. Ita crew | numbered 3‹fficers and 70 other ranke. In additions working party of about 100 men was attached to the emplacement to keep it in repair. The gun was. fired by electricity-Beater Special
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America's Derd. Americans who lose their lives on the European battle-grounds, writes Realer's New York cor= respondent, will be buried there only temporarily. Where identi -festion is possible the bodies will be placed in marked graver, to be taken up when the war is oveS
NOTICES
THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 1918.
MOUTRIE PIANOS
OF
ARTISTIC IN FINISH AND COMBINE QUALITY TONE WITH LIGHTNESS OF TOUCH. GUARANTEED FOR FIVE YEARS.
$425.
Prices
es from
Cash
or easy terms.
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A CONSIGNMENT
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Prices range from
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#
and brought home. The War A small Meilink safe Department's plan in thia zegard
was disclosed by the recent pab-
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sick and wounded from overeéas,
A section of the agreement says: "The remains of all officere, enlisted men sad civilian em ployees who have died or will hereatier die in France, shall be
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the war when the remains aball be brought back to the United Bistes for final interment. The remains of all <ficare. enlisted men, and civilian employees who die on ships en route to or from the Jalted Bistes, shall be am balmed and returned to the Vaited S on the ship on which the deski coqui
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NOTICE.
PEAK TRAMWAYS COM-
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NOTICE.
REGRADING OF LINE AT
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on
IT will be necessary to bring into use the TEMPORARY TERMINAL STATIONS SUNDAY 1st DECEMBER and on THAT DAY the UPPER AND LOWER TERMINL: BARKER ROAD AND KENNEDY ROAD STA- TIONS WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC.
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An allowance of 20% will be mace on all tickets (dog tickets and charges for goods excepted) for such time as the Care are running the shortened distance."
SEASON; TICKETS. These will be charged at usual rates. The allowance of 20% will be made at the expiration of the period for which the ticket was issued
PUNCH TICKETS. Epecial punch 'tickets at re- duced rates will be issued.. Old punch tickets may be held over until the Cars are running the fall distance or if returned to: the Company's Offce a pro-rata refund will be made for the unused portion. -...
Every effort will be made to complete the work as soon as Dossible in order to minimise the" inconvenience to residents of the Peak and Upper levels.
JOHN D HUMPHREYS
General Managers. -kong 15th November, 1918
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ST. ANDREW'S FAIR
SCOTTISH WOMEN'S STALL.
Will the ladies who have so generously donated articles' to the above Stall at the Fair, kindly send their gifts fo the following Conveners on or before, November 28th :-
MRS. SUTHERLAND
MRS. MILROY
MRS. "SHAW
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4
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All perishable goods should be sent direct to the Scottish Women's Stall at the Fair Ground early on the morning of November 29th.
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24 FRENCH GOVERNMENT LOAN 1918.
Price of Issue Fcs. 70.80.
Net Interest Produced 5.65% running October 16th, 1918.
Subscription List Closing November 20th, 1918.
Special Facilities for French Exchange. Advances: Granted Against Scrip. Full Particulars on Application to the
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A SPLENDID
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OF
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IN
SATIN
AND
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FROM $22.50 TO $80 EACH.
ALSO A NICE RANGE OF
SILK POUFFE CUSHIONS.
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R COVERINGS
(ONGOLEUM
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2
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On Saturday, 23rd November,. 1918, and the following day... Commencing each day at 10 AM. Cushions and Paper-racks. with Allled Emblems. Tricolor Scarfs and Bags, Ladies' Dresses, Chlidren's Frocks, Table Covers, Handkerchiefs, Boys' Tanic and Salfor Suits, and Jerseys
In a large variety of style. N.B.-No ticket can be ex- chanzed for Bouvenir if presented after 24th November, 1918, when the Bazaar will be closed. “LUCKY WELL""OF TOYS! Children's Stall of Xmas Toys, Dolis, Balls, etc. Sweets and Confectionery of every from Description.
Ladies and Gentlemen cordial- ly, invited. All Children wel- comed.
THE HONGKONG & SOUTI
CHINA WAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION.
APPLICATION forms to Membership of the above Association may be obtainer from all the Banks or from the undersigned.
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NOTICE
IN view of the celebrations taking place on "HEATHER DAY" and Fair November 29th and 30th the CLOSING of the Upper and Lower termini and two intermediate stations has been POSTPONED from Tuesday 26th November to SUNDAY ist DECEMBERASE
JOHND HUMPHREYE