CANTON MASONS.
ANNUAL CLUB MEETING.
PICKPOCKETS.
AMERICAN VISITOR
››VICTIMISED,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, APRIL 20. 1920.
The annual general meeting off the Canton Masonic Club took
There are some very daring place on Shameen on Saturday, nga of pickpockets here, and Bro. J. Smith occupying the chair, Mr. Charles H. Stillwell, An The statement of accounts for American visitor, who has now the year ended Mist March was, become acquainted with, the takra sa read, and on the propass Practices of the Chinese thieves. kind of Bra Chand, seconded to the United States and proclaim of the Colony, can go back Ir Bullin, was adopted.
The election of others for the that he has met with "some ensuing year then took place and crooks. He is a resident at tha resulted as follows:
Carlton Hotel, and yesterday Preasdent-War. Bra, C. Horning, accompanied by two friends, he paid a visit to Chins
Neil.
Reid, C. S. Paget and Trok.
Chard.
town.
PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Underalgued haversalved instructions to sell by Public Auction on Wedneday, the 21st April, 9310
commencing at 11 am. at their Sales Rooma, & Duddell Street
300 Bags Castor Seeds
(Samples on application) Terms: Cash on delivery
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers,
T
HEUndersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Vice-Presidents: -War. Brus. C. E. Watson and C. 5. Page.
While he and his companions. Trustees or Bros, C. Here engaged in contemplation Wednesday, the 21st April, 1930
Tof the contents of a window show-casa in Queen's Road Central, his chaqua book. which represented A SUM 8570, was extracted from his pocket, though no with sufficient degree of dexterity.
Hay. Treasurer.-Bra. H. T. Mausley
Han. Librarian:- Bru J. A. Jullin.
Hon. Secretary: Bru Martin
4.
commencing at 11 am. at their Sale Rooms, & Daddoll Street
12 Bales Deer Hides 3
L
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS
On discovery of the fact, Mr.Terms: Cash on delivery
(weight about 30 picula) Working Committee: his companions were in the midst Stillwell also found that he and W. F. Cary, J. A. Nullin and K. T. of a gang of some seven youthful Chard.
Bro. Martin then remarked thieyes, who instantly proved that the Club was shortly lusing
their agility by the dispatch with, one of its popular members, in the which they carried out their re- person of Bro. James Maconachie-treat. Nevertheless, one of Mr. Smith and he had no doubt he endorsed the views members, while wishing Ben, Smith the best of health and prosperity in he new sphere of life, in saying that the loss was severe to the Club, especially after the able manner the respected bruther bal guided the Club through 'n entical time-With very limited membership while be was bolding other as Honorars Tre-utri.
of 20
Br. Sul thank- H Martin und in wishing the Chaball posts to ty remarked that he wight always Took eagerly forward to his returs to Canton to ring again with the Brethren who company he always enjoyed.
After the meeting the in thren adjourned to the Basquetting Hali when the usual hou
pon-te Des
Stillwell's friends succeeded in running down the actual culprit, after a very exciting chase into Chater Road.
HEIndersigned have received instructions from Messra. recovered; it was passed on by Aurion og
The cheque book was never Thoresen & Ca to sell by Public the culprit to his accomplices
capture, and thei
then divided
were
before his cheques among 'them. Consequently only three of the cheques were
Tuesday, the 18th May, 1920.
commencing at 3 jam.
at their Sale Rooms, Duddell Street
The Steamer "DAGMAR
subsequently recovered, whose one hope of escaping his as she now lies in the Menam through the efforts of the culprit, punishment then lay in the set-River, Bangkok with all her cessful recovery of the cheque machinery, gear and appurten book. He failed, and incidentally ances err.
three of his fellows inte trouble. They were this morning! charged with receiving the three stalea cheques, A conviction was established in the case of only two of them, the third
1457 tons gruss Reg
921 tons net Reg. 1800 tons deadweight capa- cly on feet mean draft Speed 10 knots
A musical programane il Prisoner being discharged on a the Gulf of Sian, was salved, and
arranged and in addition the subas, rendered by Hate, Bullin, Martis, Hailand. Kund-dy, Perge and Moushy, Bro. Cary prased he was zo mean artist no ho fang an mandoline. Bre Publ a tas neeping anist.
THE CORONET.
I
ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME, Twosplendid pictures now form the double atraction at the Coronet, The Arst is Upstairs
count of the lack of sufficient evidence.
The convicted boys were sent- Along with the ringleader, whose enced to six weeks hard labour punishment was a similar term of imprisonment, supplemented by twelve strokes with the birch
TENNIS LEAGUE,
LIST OF FIXTURES.
opens on May 8th. The The Lawn Tennis League
of txtures is as follows:-
DIVISION 1.
with Mabel", which is supported season by Charlie Chaplin remmeds-f full he named "A Day's Pleasure".
The toady in "Mirker has in the former production a similar ! rode
to full. Di A sanng disposition, Malej NDE
• mand, as "Miss MrFarlane," the hotel drodze hits of all the bright spots of her Par. She i attired v
very unconvenie tional, but extremely outfit of a workman, and bet the
-
May sth. Kewleon a Hong- kon: United Services w Geri frison: Rerreior Chinese.
4
NEW
THEATRE
ADVERTISEMENTS.
REYNOLDS DENNISTUN
TH
Monday 26. - UP IN
ROYAL.
MONDAY - Night April · 27th.
An event in Hongkong's Theatrical History, The first presentation of REYNOLDS DENNISTON'S brilliant organisation of 15 carefully selected · Comedy and Dramatic Artists in the very
latest popular plays. The Season will be inaugurated by a delightful production of the frivolous turce of
femimine foibles.
MABEL'S ROOM
The after the war comedy.
Tuesday 27.
CIVILIAN CLOTHES Vivid Vital Drama of Real life. Wednesday 28. "THE THIRD ·DEGREE Thursday 29. FRIENDLY ENEMIES" Friday 30. "THE ACQUITTAL" Saturday 1. "NIGHTIE NIGHT"
..
The Box Office Plans are Now Open at MOUTRIE'S & Co.
from to a.m.
The Curtain Rises at 0.15 p.m. sharp
Tel 527 Booking Offre.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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HEUndersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction Da
Saturday, the 24th April, 1920
commenting at 11 am.
at their Sales Rooms, Daddell Street
7 Vickets Sewing Machices
This steamer went ashore in towed to Bangkok, where she was dry-decked and patched up. - to the East Asiatic Co. Ltd..
Inspection orders on application Treadle Bangkok.
The steamer to be at purchasers risk after fall of hammer, when purchase money is to be paid.
For full particulars apply to LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers.
D;
Jess THORESEN & CO. Hongkong.
THE CHILDREN'S FRIEND. HUM HABTS WE TARI ETS REE! THE LITTLE
May 18th. Chinese v. Hacz. Rerrein v, United Services, kong: Garrison v. Kowison:
have trie! Baby' Town Tablets be pur Baby or My 22nd-- Hongkong Gar- little chill you will want to keep
fison: United Servares v. Elinews! them always in the house because
Korhon v. Recei
hes are so gentle, sure and safe! overpowering desire is to keep toà; Hongkong a
May 29th, Chinges. How Small and vasily eructed to a step with theverestrie jazz band]
United Non (possiden, pleqsadit in taste, and of the Hotel With the aim offres Garrison v. Beervin
jetuaranteed absolutely harmless. !
June 5th. Garrison v. Uning «lther Titles mive prompt reliefj
way to accomplishing her desires Recreios. Hongkong. but before she can do so shejsi
valled upon to unwittingly play prominent part in the rescue of an heiress from the villainous! man with whom she has elope!! Love claims its own, and at the concluzion we see her athanced to a very desirable and handsome! young man,
nos
And
1 Vickers Hand Sewing M chine
(More or less damaged) Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneer.
PUBLIC AUCTION
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction un Wednesday, the 21st. April, 1920
Commencing 35 11 a.m. lier arround of the-concerned 'Arass Lady's Canvas Shoes trees or less damaged by
sta-water.) · Terms: Cash on delivery.'
LAMMER BROS.
Auctioneers.
borrowed plumes, she is in a fast United Services to Rowhead to the little ones when troubled THE Undersigned barerereived
wrach plins. indigestion, genet on; Garrison v. (bited services practivo, a ne teething pans. Al June 14th. Hongkong. Row. Batipation, - sakugy
instructions to sell by Public feverishness, ¦ Austion on Chinese . Itecreio.
though Containing June 19th
Wednesday, the 21st. April, 1929 the l Hoogkung v. Chin-lightest parurte of opište or Jose: Kowloon v. Harrison; this-petentie druc, they quickly brine!
Commencing at 15 a.m. led Services . Recreio.
soothing sleep, and they expe! 100 kegs Red Oxide Powder June 26th. Harrison v. Hong-worms, that common cause of! 1000 kens Red Load Powder ikongs Chinese * Cited fretfulness, malnutrition and de. 1999 tins Red Oxide Paint
Services: Recreio v. Kowloon, laged growth. United Services. Hongkong:dian children's remedy.' have July 3rd. Kowloon », Chinese: Baby's Own Tablets the Cana- Recreis. Garrison.
brought a sense of happy seturits Services: Chinese T. Garrison tnt to you? They are obtainable July 10th-Kowloon v. United to thousands of parents: why Hongkong v. Recreio.
from chemists, les post free at 150 cents the vial from Dr. Wil Hams Medicine Co., 96 Szechuen Road, Shanghai.
In "A Day's Plegare ". Charlie, Chaplintas ample scope to display all his eccentricities. He is the proud possessor of a rickety motor car with consumpare engines whose every throb is a torture to the occupants. In this ancient macbine he takes his wife and
DIVISION 2 the little Chaplins for a der's May 5th.-Chinese (H outing. What befalls him after Wigzam: Civil Service ». Hong- this must be left to the imagin-kung (B); Savy r. Craigengower. ation
of the reader. We May 15th.-United Services later see him in s pleasure (B). Nasy; Hongkong (8) boat. An unhappy circumstance Kowloon (B; Craige ngower places
in the false Chinese (B). light of epiring to the affections
him
May 22nd-Chinese (B) 7.
Chinese (B); Wigwam %, Craigen- gower: Kowloon (BI v. Civil Service,
July 10th.--L'nited Services
of Mrs.'s. This lady's husband, United Services (B); Wigwam (B). Kowloon (B). Sery v. though, is jealous individual. Kowloon (B); Civil Service v. Wigwam. whose personal beauty, though Craigengower. spoiled by a decided squint, is
Matches to be played on the matched by his muscular attain-Hongkong (B); United Services unless mutually arranged other May 20th. Craigengoxer v. ground of the first-named Club. ments. He wreaks an awful re-|(B) + Civil Service Kowloon (B) wi-s. venge on the unlucky Charlie,. Navy.
(B)
All these dates fall on Satur
for midweek. arrangement, may be arranged
but the rolling of the boat takes June 5th.- ines~ (B) v. Givil[days, but roatches, by mutual away his martial ardour which Service; Hongkong is soon replaced by all the Wigwam: Craigengowery. United symptoms peculiar to sea-sick-Services (B). Dess. This places him helpless at
June 12th-Kowloon (B) the mercy of Chaplin. Charlie Craigengower; Civil Service needs no invitation; ha straight Navy.
away goes for his foe, in a fashion-Jons 19th-Chinese (B) which disclaims all rules of fair Hongkong (B); Wigwam boxing Nevertheless it serves United Services (B). his purpose very well. Later incidents are of the same exciting and amusing nature.
• The two pictures well deserve visit to this popular theatre.
5 casks Soff Srap
4 Page Soda Ash
24 cases Soft Soap
100 doz. from Clothes hangers.
2: Potassium Feracyanide, 4 bags Fragacanth Gum
1000 doz. Brass Clothes Hangers
68 cases Assorted Jam.
Also
A Quantity of Sundry Household Furniture
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
NOTICE.
KINO EDWARD HOTEL On and after the 22nd Twenty second of day of April 1920 all. receipts for money received on account of the KING EDWARD! HOTEL shall bear the impressi of the Hotel Chop, which is cizealar in design bearing the words "King Edward Hotel." Both in English and Chinese. Receipts without this Stamp Capp will not be recognised by the Hotel Authorities.
J. WITCHELL.
Manager. Hongkong, 19th April, 1920-
NOTICE.
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE BRANCH, KOWLOON.
Pitman's Shorthand Evening Classes.
A class for young men will commente na Monday-Ord May For particulars apply by letter to the above address.
NOTICE.
REPULSE BAY HOTEL. SPECIAL ATTRACTION American Cabaret Dancers will appear
:
un
WEDNESDAY, 21st. April, 1929,
and
SATURDAY, 24th. April, 1920, during
TEA DANSANT & DINNER DANCE.
The following Dances will be presented:-
1. A Pretty Giris like a Melody"
*Cocaine"
to #
ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS.
WHAT YOU WANT SOMEONE HAS-WHAT YOU DON'T WANT SOMEONE ELSE DOES.
ONE CENT PER WORD PER INSERTION
Two Cents M. not Prepaid.
A SMALL ADVERTISEMENT IN THPSA COLUMNS WILL BE PRODUCTIVE OF MANY ENQUIRIES REPLIES AWAIT BOX No. :- 34%
WANTED.
WANTED.-SHORTHAND TYPIST, thoroughly competent, required. Apply Accountant's Office: Showan, Tames & Co.
FOR SALE.
WANTED.
WANTED.-To Rent Small Go- down on or new Waterfront Immediate possession. Apply Box 342 co "Hongkong Tele- graph."
Bright
European
FOR SALE-One Cole Aero- Eight 7 passenger Touring Car WANTED. - 1918 model little used, fitted with wire wheels, complete with spare woman as filing and cable clerk- wheel.tyre and tube front bumper, Previous experience not nacea. Boyce motor meter & cushionsary. Must commence immedi
Any reasonable offer ately. Reply stating education accepted. Apply: Shewan Tomes & Co. Garage, 7 Russell Street..
received and salary expected. Telephone 639,
Apply Box 343 c/o “Hongkong Telegraph."
covers.
LOST.
LOST, Stolen or gone astray in WANTED A Capable girl with Kowloon one Bull Bitch, lemon) a knowledge of simple book-keep- and while. Answers to the name ing who is also a moderately fast of Beauty Finder please return to J. M. A. Remedios. OldSupreme
typist Reply stating salary Cours Building or No. 3. Ormsby required to Box 344 c/o "Hong- Villas, Kowloon,
kong Telegraph”
NOTICE..
CHINA BORNEO COMPANY--
LIMITED
(In Liquidation)
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NOTICE.
It is hereby notified that on the 20th April. Instant; at the Treasury of Macao at 3 P.M. there will be received Tenders for Monopoly of Opinm for the period
bidding starts from $5,841,300,00.- commenring from 1st August, 1920 to 31st July, 1923-Upset
withdrawri, a second will take In event of first bidding being place thirty days afterwards.
first dividend, or returns of capital Notice is hereby given that
at the rate of £17.50 (Seventeen dollars and fifty cents) Hongkong currency per share will be paid on and after Saturday the 17th day of April 1920 IJ registered for the Tender can be obtained at Shareholders upon application to the Consulate General of Portugal
the office in Hongkong.
All the terms and conditions
the undersigned at of Messrs. Lowe. Bingham & Matthews, Chartered Bank Build-3rd April, 1920,
ing.
Share Certificates must be pro- duced for endorsement.
E A M. WILLIAMS,
Liquidator Hongkong, 16th April, 1920.
"NOTICE.
CLUB.
Treasurer's Office of Macao
(Signed) PLINIO TINOCO, -
Treasurer.
NOTICE
HONGKONG. GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. PROPOSED AVIATION CLUB FOR HONGKONG.
A Meeting will be held in con- KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN | Chamber of Commerce Room. nection with the above at the Chartered Bank Building, on Tuesday, 30th April, at 5 p.m.
The Meeting is not confined to me nbera of the Chamber and anyone interested in Aviation matters is specially welcome.
By Order.
The Annual General Meeting. Friday 20rd. inst ar 3.45 p.m. will be held in the Club House on
Business:-
1. To Receive Committee's Report and Statement of accounts for year ended 31 December. 1919.
2. To Elect Office Bearers for ensuing year.
3. To Discuss Club business Rose generally.
D. GOW, Acting Hon. Secretary.
3. "Ball Room" Fox Trot" 4. Taxi" will be played by
a Jazz Trap Drummer"
NOTE
NOTICE.
Owing to limited accommoda- tion, table bookings should be made early either at the Hong- kong Hotel Office (Telephone THE HONGKONG TUTORIAL No. 32) or direct to Repulse Bay Hotel (Telephone No. 81.
NOTICE.
Auction on THE Undersigned basereceived
instructions to sell by Public KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY.
Monday, the 26th April, 1930 commencing at 2.45 p.m.
at "La Hacienda" No. 7 The Peak
A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture.
Club Secretaries are earnestly requested to forward the results v.jof all matches in writing to the)
the Monday following each Bator. (Fall particulars from extalogue) League Secretary, not later-than
On-view from Sunday, the
v. day, or if any matches are played
lio mid-week not later than the
June 26th. Hongkong (B) v {day following. Fo matches can 25th inst Navy: Kowloon (B) 7. Chinese be recognised if the result is not
(B); Civil Bervice v. Wigwam.
notified.
July 3rd-Hongkong (B) v.. United Services (B); Navy v. than 5
Matches to commence not later
p.m.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS. Auctioneers.
(British Section).
&
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
43, Bonbam Road.
Opposite the University Tel. No. 732. P.O. Box, 593 Principal
JOHN P. JONES, B.Sc., M.E. Min. Tos Institute affords Fporial Pre The Public is hereby notified paration (Cd Private. Day and that on and from Tuesday April Evening. Oral and Correspondence) 2 th the following trains are can-for University Matricalation celled until further notice:-
Up Trains from Kowloon 10:43 am, 1.18 p.m. 2.20 p.m.
5.5 pm.
Down Trains from Shum Chun 7.27 .m., 3.00p.m., 5.04 p.m.
9.04 p.m.
By Order,
IL P. WINSLOW,
Manager. Hongkong, 19th April, 1920.
Degree Examination.
J
and
Sew Session has now commenced Tutorial Classen ze being comfnsted
English, Mathematics. Trignome
E. A. M. WILLIAMS Secretary Hongkong. 12th April, 1920,
NOTICE.
HONGKONG DOG & POULTRY SHOW, (1920).
The fifth Show will be held, (by kind permission of the Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club) within the May 1920.
enclosure Happy Valley. on Saturday 1st
at
Judging commences at 3 p.m. Lady Stubbs has kindly con- sented to distribute the prizes at 4.30 p.m.
Entries close 24th inst at 7 p.m. Entry forms for Dogs, Cate. Poultry and Pigeons may be had from the undersigned.
Cats $1.00, Poultry 30 cents each bird. Pigeons 30 cents per pen.
Entice fee for Dogs 62.00,
Entrance fee should accompany form when sent in.
-First and second prizes will be given in all classes and third prizes where there are suficient
try, Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry, entries; in place of certificates as Histry, Geography, Latin And in former years. French for Hangkong University
| July Examinatims.
Private Tuition can also he had in there subjects.
Prospectus un application.
B. L. FROST,
Hon. Secretary.
c/o E. EX. TELEGRAPH CO.,
Connaught Road Central