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THE IMPORTANCE OF
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$811 Roast pheasant and water
An announcement appeared. the other day that'st Quaritch's, in London, a copy of “ Omar Khayyam" originally priced at 1d. had sold for more than £100.
Considerable local rivalry was The original edition of Fitz-
People who seek excitement evinced in the meeting of these Gerald's "Omar Khayyam," as and complain that Hongkong is two Clubs at the Happy Valley is well known, so signally failed ribbed, cabined and confined throughout was not of a high H. K. & S. Banks -h.
on Monday evening. "The play to sell at all that it was put out should live in Yadnati. It is an order, although the exchanges for sale by its desperate publisher
MARINE INSURANCESC at Id. a copy. Sirinburne and ideal spot for lovers of excite were fairly fast. 88th Coy. settled Cantone
to their work, more convincingly North Chinas Rossetti discovered that it was ment. Get over there early, than their opponents and scored Unions. cheap at the price, bought before the rents go up. Armed early through Moss. In the Yangiszes several copies, and told their robberies, murders,
second half, sae 87th had Far Easterns friends of the unexampled bar plentiful in this locality. There ing
many opp tunties of eyen
FIRE INSURANCES gain in poetry. It won such
things up but these esteem that, in the words of of fastidious taste.
are sensations to suit every kind were neglected and Leatherland China Fires Andrew Lang, "to adore it was
scored Tather son goal which H. K. Fires Last night five or six men put the issue safe for his side a sign of grace, and in the long run to admire Omar and the old thought it wigh time that some-from now on, 88th, took charge Douglases French tale of Aucassin and thing startling, was done to of the game and only the resolute Steamboats Nicolette became a substitute break the tedium of the Yaumati defence of the 87th hacks kept ados (Pref.) for a liberal education."
residents' lives. At 2 o'clock the score down. For the 88th, Indos (Del.) they paid a visit to 108, Reclama Hams were prominent, and Ferries
Lt. Jones, Leatherland, Moss, and Shells tou Street in Mongkok, Yaumati, wilding and Mears did fine work and pointing revolvers at the for the 87th. Sutcliffe and Gibson Sugars Lord Grey has expressed the inmates, demanded their jewel had some hard luck in the for-Malabon belief that the best hope for usery. Some one in the ward line where they were of armament amongst the nations house blew a Police whistle material assistance to their side.
Kailans: rests not in Government reguland 800 the robbers took TO-MORROW'S SHIELD MATURES. Langkats ations but in such a sense of to their heels, but not until the
Raubs The replayed Shield match,
Trachi security as a League of Nations snatched one gold-mounted ban- St. Joseph's South China, also
Urals would promote. Unfortunately gle from a female's band. The the other game, Staffs v. R.E., in there was no League of Nations robbers ran
the same competition, are fixed towards Argyle fifty years ago, when France Street. The master of the Ting Ground. at. 4 p.m. and 2:30 pm. H. K. Wharves 8.
for New Year's day on the Club approached Britain with the fe firm, hearing the air, respectively.
The teams and project that we should suggest came out into the street, and, officials for the two games are Shai Docks b,185 to Germany the advisability of a seeing the thieves run, fired as follow R. E. v. Staffs, kick N. Englacerings b reduction in armaments beavers retulver. A detective of 2.30 p.m., referee Mr. Loach, that country and Fradce. The
didl likewise. Subse-St. Joseph's. St. China, kick- suggestion was "turned-down"
quently another detective, seeing off 4 p.m., referee Mr. Wright by Lord Stanley, then Foreign
mau urtering in Argyle SATURDAY'S PROGRAMME. Secretary, but it met with a more street, went to search his person
The programme for Saturday sympathetic reception two yors when he was greeted with a next in connection with the later. Lord Clarendon actually oiley revolver shots aimed United Services League should Bounded Bismarck on the subject, { jomu, kok, but without wound furnish some good sport. Both West Point through the British Aubassador ing the detektive. The desparade ton are playing, the Chub being s
the leading teams in this competi at Berin, Lord Augustus Lotus, jumped into a nailah and disengaged with South China and Kung Yiks who doubtless dareyed to the
appeared.. Thus came to an end the Navy having R. A. as Lau Kuor Mows n Chancellor Lord Clarendels an exciting incident in Yaumati. opponents. Each game should be Orientais views that the enormous stand-i ing annies that now afflict Europë
very even, especially if full Shai Cottons b sides are available and Yangiszepoosh 8.75 constitute a state of things that
The sale of roses and flowers slip by either of the leading Clubs MISCELLANEOUS - is neither peace nor war, but organised by Mr. RA. Nicholson at this stage will have an im- Green Islands ~5 & 85 $9,20 which is su destrictive of con- and Mrs. Harrington has resised Adence that men almost desire a sum of $866.75 up to Decen- war, with all its horrors, in order ber 30th The sale, will be to arrive at some certainty of continued during January, and as long as the blooms last, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings only. Urders given in advance will be met, as far as possible.
peace,
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DAY BY DAY.
Defence Corps Smoking Concert.
يا الان
Red Cross Flower Stall
DOCKS, WHARVES-
GODOWNS
Kowloon Docks b.155
H. K. Hotein 2:
INICIOBRIN
12 Bosst goose (Stuffed)
13 Roast turkey & cranberry
** VEGETABLES
14 Boiled potato
15: Stick potato
16 Balled cauliflowers
17 French beans
ENTREMETS
18 Plam padding
19. Mirce pie
20. Lemon-tart
21 Apricot & cream
AFRUITS
22 Oranges, Muscateis,
monds, Walnuts
A Chestnuts etc.,
DESSERTS
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS:
Centrals
Land Invest." phreys Est. loon Lands
COTTON MILLS.. 1,185 b; &ma. $181 $124
8571 ***245
$108
$90 102
$7,50
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23 California cheese"
24 Celery
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25 Tea or Cofice.
EVENING.
(No Chits...or Ticketa,)
portant bearing. Navy and Club Borneos both should win on form, but it is China Light & Pn. the unexpected that makes Soccer Providents so fascinating a sport.
In the 2nd Division, Kowloon have strong opponents in the 88th Coy. R. A. and University will have to be all out to extend the 83rd Coy,
The teams and officials are:---- United Services League, Navy v.R.A, kick-off 4 p.m., referee, Mr. Allen; S.C.A. v. Club, kick-off 4 pm, referee, Mr. Tucker.
Fight In Queen's Road, Not a little excitement was caused in Queen's Road Central, at about 12. 15 p.m. to-day, the cause of the trouble being a A Special Order by Major Hifference of opinion between a A. Morgan, Administrative. Com There were the makings of a University v. 83rd Coy., kick-off
mandant, states -The Officers.
Chinese
man and
free fight had
Woman
not the man
of the Hongkong Defence Corps knocked out two or three of the invite all uiembers of the Corps woman's teeth and then made off. The woman. consoled herself with expectorating, the
to a smoking concert at,. the Theatre Royal on Friday, the
assailant's ancestors.
2nd
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-$85 b. $8-10 Dairy Farms. mums 201 H. K. Electrica, ba $66 Macao Electrics n. $35 Kopes
b A 85 Trams, Low Level 6. & da. $7.80 Trams, Peak, old back 7.00 Trams, Peak new bo Laundries in b‚ de $5,50 Steel Foundries 1. -$12- U. Waterboats 28.
$12 Watsons
$5,85 Wm. Powells Wiseman's
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b.
$2.50
b.
$12
Division League. Kowloon v. 88th Coy kick-of 2.30 p.m., referee, Mr. Stevenson; Hongkong, December 31, 1918. 2.30 p.m., referee, Mr. Dewhurst,
THE VICTORIA THEATRE.
KOREANS "AND INDEPENDENCE. The Koreans in the United
SOME WEIRD FEATS,
At the Victoria Theatre last
10th January, 1910, at 9 pm, at which the prizes won at the Corps fragments of her molars and States bare presented a petition Life Meeting will be presented calling upon the passers-by to to the American Government by His Excellency the Officer take note of her opinion of her requesting America's assistance night, Mr. W. Granly gave a Administering the Government.
in the independent movement of series of what he terms "scientific" ¡performances based Undresa uniform.
the Koreans. The State Departo personal magnetism These ment referred the petition to the included walking barefooted on Diplomatic-- Committee of the stairs built of well-sharpened
Not all Beer and Skittles.
At last The Hongkong Police appear to have had their fill of unlicensed hawkers. So they have now turned their attention
TO-DAY'S CHINESE
TELEGRAMS
(Wah Tez Yat Po's Service.)
Senate.
A similar report has
arrived also at the Tokyo Foreign words, lying down on twelve Office; the Hochs remarks, but sharp swords with persons stand- official circles are paying little ng on his breast, and jumping attention to the news, such barefooted from a height of seven made by Koreans and have never in which a very heavy, boulder like petitions have often been feet on to pieces of broken glass, A very remarkable feat was that developed into problems of say
terests at bottom./
At the management is now screening "Princess Romanoff supported by a noteworthy dasta. It is a part film and is beautifully portrayed. It is the story of Hussian widow princess, and enthralling.
to the licensed sellers. They The Allied Powers are confert found that the range hawkers ing with a view to handing to have been indulging in a new China during January & Men- game, for which no licence has asterandum containing suggestions gravity. Besides, the officials was placed on his chest for three
minutes. This evoked ro
rounds of yet been issued by the Police. 28 to how to settle the internal the movement has been started applause.
are under the impression that Sergeant Aria explained this situation
delegates left by those who have personal
Victoria the The peace game to Mr. C D Melbourne this morning, which consisted in Peking for Tientsin yesterday Chin Nung-fun, picking and counting the seeds afternoon. of an orange. The game attract the Premier, with all the ed's large number of low-class other Cabinet Ministars and meat is thinking of dismissing Chinese who took great interest Kap-sien, representing the Okan Shiu fan and Lou Jun-wah in it. The man was fined 2 for President, went to the sitation Estructing. So it is not all bear to say farewell. The delegates and skittles even in the licensed are expected to leave Tretain hawking business. Two licensed to-morrow and warrive at hawkers were also fined by Mr. Nanking on the 2nd ult. Melbourne $15 each for using the Lower House, intends going Wong Tapetang, Speaker of false scales. Inspector Terrett said the scales were 9 per cent to Europe to study the Fesce
a
Tachna and Governor of Shengt
The Senate has decided to This afternoon “Thou: Shak elect Li Shing to is Speaker. Not Covet will be shown at the
Li Shun, Tachun of Kiang-st,
matinee and the house is certain to be filled word of praise telegraphs to Tong Shao-yi'asking dec him to accept Nanking as the seat of the Peace Conference. He is willing to undertake to afford him full protection. Tor tability to yi still insists on the seat being
Sover-1at Shunda
agar the purchaser The Conference proceedings, licensed hawkers said they were
Owing
subdue
mak
ment its enter
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HORS D'OEUVRES SOUPS
1 Clear vegetabla 2 Oyster chowder
FISH
Al-
and
3 Baked fish & parsley sauce 4-Cream fish
AGENTREES
5 Lamb cutlet & mashed
potatoes
6-Forced pigeon & mushroom
sance
7 Sausage & soused cabbage 8 Boiled York Hám
JOINTS
9. Cold brawAL
.... POULTRIES 11-Roast Eaipei on toast and
jawater, cress. S pobl It Roast goose.& apple sauce 13 Boast turkey (Stuffed) AS VEGETABLES
14 Boiled potato
15 Boast potato
16 Petits pois
· 17-Boiled cauliflowers
ENTREMETS
CORONET
NEW YEAR'S DAY PERFORMANCES.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
and 9:15 PM
British Gazette No.
William Fox's Super-production
THE WA
by
OF JERICHO
-MAX LINDER
IN
MAX WANTS A DIVORCE
Booking at ROBINSON'S for 2 and 9.15 p.m.
performances.
Thursday, alarurary 2nd at 6 and 9,15 p.m.
Pathe's Super-film
"NEW YORK
Spoken of in New York itself as 'the biggest film success of the year,
ANCIENT BRUGES.
again become a sesport through. the construction of a ship canal connecting it with Zeebrugge,
Soma or the finest moments
STORY OF A ONCE GREAT extant of the great, period of the
J TOWN.
lenish communes were to be seen in Bruges before the Ger- When a Belgian patrol march-ot. Sauveur and the Lauren gyman invasion: The Cathedral
ed into Bruges a-iew weeks ago, Notre Dame date from Thirteenth driving cu the Germans wajand rourteenth Centuries and are nad occupied it for more than both notabia specimens of the four years, there came again into early pointed, Giochitecture. -10-Roast sirloin of beef and Belgian manus & cty that authey contain paintings, decora horseradish sauce been theirs for more mana dozen tions and sculptures by famous ventúries and is one at the nota plerlemish artists. The hospital of survivals of the haule Ages, Jean has been used as a place Botir in architecture and castouts for caring for the sick since Only about eigur hours from the Tweith Century, [boon- London by water anu rati in kauns the chief works of Memling, normal times; Bruges, ter all its including the famous į reliquary old mine importance as a trating oz St.: Ursula, fine merkes bail centre, nas uozed through decade was built in 1561-156o on the arter decade virtually uniontheusite or an older building, some py. modern changes, Anu clut portions of which were head, in very feature made it one of the ex-construction, vita,/belfry, cines that no traveller in Europe which has long been famous for in the days before the war ever its chimes, dates from the end of missed seeing, it he could possibly the martem Century. The avol comg 0.
city hall inaper of the Holy birages, which means in the loot and the Church of St. Flemish tongue the place or Jacques are sul, medievɛlahnila. bruges, is said to have been amgs of notable beauty city, in the Devents Century,INE GALLERY OF PAINTINGS, The name rianuers was applied bruges contains a fine museqm- to it originally, and not to the in which is a gallery of repr district, as was the case later. Itative-lemish paintings. was-fortified by taldwin If, ancient, fortifications, saree, gates Coint of Flanders, who marria survived to modern times Elstrua, dauginter, of Aftred the city, like so many others in Great of England.
lowlands of Belgium and
Aplica
18 Flum pudding
19 Mince pie
Feach & cream 20. Apple pie.
*: FRUITS
22 Granges, Muscatels,
monds, Walnuts, Chesthuts etc. DESSERTS-
23 American Cheese 24 Celery 25 Tes or Coffes.
MBS NBÁZBAGE.
AS "there are other firms
and
OLD CAPITAL OSSKLANDERS, Before 1180 Bruges" was-
incognised capital or
the Colony tearing the but after that Ghent same name dud skyls Thereby beg to notify the pub which I am carrying on
that, in order to preve
ding And Lou
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LEUNGAKOOR STAL
Proprietor
in political is porta 085, 6 seaport until about 148
the passage of the y
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completely filled
was at the height:
in the Fourteenth