THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH.
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 21., · 1920.
CIRCUS COMING.
Attraction for Kowloon.
As will be boen by our advertisement columns to-day Hongkong is to be favoured with
Bostook's a visit by
Royal Italian Circus, which will give Its opening show at Kowloon on Boxing Day. December 27th. Circuses are always a popular diversion and it is a long while
THEATRE
ROYAL
HONGKONG.
TO-NIGHT
at 0.15 pm.
Return for a Short Farewell
Season of the
since Hongkong had the pleasure BANDMAN
of enjoying the special delights of a circus show,
The name Bostock is sufficient guarantee of a high class per- formance, but an 'added induce- ment to visit Kowloon will lie in the fact that the Company has been angrosated by a number of now wrlistes who have naver] bean seen in Hoogkong be
PUBLIC AUCTIONS,
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
Auction on Wednesday the aand. December
1030
commencing at 12 o'clock (noon) at their Sales Rooms, Duddell
Street,
35 cases Heidsgick. Extra Dry Champagne (qtm.)
BOSTOCK'S
ROYAL
ITALIAN CIRCUS
The World's Greatest Wonder-show will open in KOWLOON (next to the Post Office)
On Monday, December 27th, at 9.15 p.m.
FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY.
NEW
ADVERTISEMENTS.
G.SR.
NOTICE
TO BE LET.
TO LET-For immediate do- cupation three large and light. rooms, suitable for offices, Can- Apply P. Q. Bas
In consequance of the work of tral Position, Įconstructing the road from Pok-ĮNo. 73.
fulam Road to Vietaria Road, the... Victoria Road will be closed to
15 cases Duc de Monaco Cham- A very Vesuvious of Brilliant Attractions for the 1920-21 Season. traffic from Friday, the 17th
pagne (qia)
30 cases Salamander Brandy (3 Star).
COMEDY COMPANY N
IN THEIR REPERTOIRE OF NEW PLAYS
fore. These include The TO-NIGHT Flying Arkos" who do a rather sensational act; Signer Maranno,
"IN THE NIGHT.”
jockey: The Florotty Trio' WEDNESDAY Dec. 22nd.
who perform on the trapeze: Malls Stella and troupe of par- formers; the Brothers, in a Roman Ring Act;
**THE NAUGHTY WIFE.”
Three Nelson THURSDAY Dec. 23rd.
"THE YELLOW TICKET."
classical dancers, comedy JuFRIDAY Dec. 24th. glers, lady riders, clowns, and all the usual entertainers sépp at a travelling exbibition. There are quite a number of old favourites: among the members of the Com pany, and, judging from the pro-
"LORD RICHARD IN THE
PANTRY." SATURDAY Dec. 25th.
"ROMANCE."
gramme, one can be assured of MONDAY Dec. 27th. an enjoyable entertainment.
Performances will be given
"ROMANCE."
twice daily, at 4 p.m. and 9.15 TUESDAY Dec. 28th. p.m., and prices of admission are. stated in the advertisement. Booking is now open at Moutries.
THE BANDMAN COMEDY COMPANY.
Diverting First Night.
The Bandma Comedy Com- pany opened its programme at the Theatre Royal last night with that successful production "The Rottera." Judged by strict rules of conduct the characters in the piece are a whole pack of rotters, but somehow they are such de lightful rotters. The daughters of the Councillor J. P. are contin a ally saying such things to Charlie, the chauffeur, that we ought to feel severely shocked:
upon to carry
him
her 34
** BILLETED." WEDNESDAY Dec. 9th.
"CAESAR'S WIFE."
THURSDAY Dec. 30th.
"NOTHING, BUT THE TRUTH "
Booking plans open at
MOUTRIE'S.
PHILIP CARLTON,
Manager.
NEWSPAPER OFFICE
RAIDED.
A Canton Incident.
at Dine!
even-
500 Cases Salmander Brandy
34 cases Austrálian Hock 4 esses Old Tom Gin 16 cases French Yermouth fin lots to suit all purchasers) On view now
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
TH
New Artistes !!
instant until further notice be- New Animals!!!tween the hours of 7am and
-={4 p.m. each day.
New Acts!
The lot awing have never before appeared in Hongkong:
The following are Old Favourites :
THE FLYING ARKOS THE THREF BROTHERS
NELSON
The Prenajer Fining det mi
Ja Roman Riaz vel
A ANDORRA. DANAS
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Signor MARASSO
Auctioneers. | The Gera! Avadaneatel Jackey i
"HE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Thursday the 23rd. December
1930
commencing at 5 p.m.
at their Sale Rooms, Duddell Street
A Fine Selection of High Class Cut Crystal Glass-ware
comprising:-Bowls, Dishes, De- canters, spirit bottles. scept
| bottles, vases, jugs, etc, etc)
On view from Wednesday the 22nd. Inst
Cataloguee will be issuedi. Terms: Cash on delivery.
THE
THE FLORETTY TRIO
An kom od Najdenim }ker...? mit!
Toubertat on the Balan
Tripe
Lite la t
Malle. STELLA
MAXIMO
Few Tuban hier-awn Than
Stalle. NINA & JAMES Mk ken
VALENC.
latzea) The
SPUDS and SUSIE Comesty Jazzborn, at their Lambadi Juan Juggling Sure Start
Malle. BURISCO
A senki ketama ka Pagistrirane, tiraceta
best
CHR S'ENI AlinaerfulEat, and her Thing The World's Farmasets themes:
Expert Post-emera Caflewer with fes Lasty tarber
SPUDS
ל
Mddle. LORENZ
The burscetat Let,
Trajew
the
GIRD'S ANGLO-CHINESE TROUPE
Signors FRANCESCO TRUFELI, GIOVANNI TRUFELLI and MARCO- LUSARDI Introducing. Thest. Martgijous Traded Mamaia.
TWICE DAILY, at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. -
GRAND FREE OUTSIDE ATTRACTION
-Dally at 4-30 & 8.45 p.m. Sensational GLIDE OF LIFE
Performed 80 feet in the air on the outside of the Circus. A free, sight for everyone. PRICES:
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers. Boxes 16 Seats) $18.ou; Boxes (1 Seat) 53.00; 1st Class Beats, 52.50;
2nd Class $2.00; 3rd Class $1.00; Gallery $0.50. Book Your Seats Early at Messrs. MOUTRIE & Co., Ltd.
"HEUndersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
Auction on
Wednesday, the 22nd. Dec. 1030. commencing at 12 o'clock (noon) at their Sales Robras. Duddell Street
33 cases Guinness Stout, each
25 cases Guinness' Stout each
Terms: Cash on delivery
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
Wednesday, the sand. Dec. 1970.
cummencing at 12 noon.
at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street
A Quantity of High Class Chocolate
(slightly damaged by heat, other wise in good condition Term: Cash on delivery
Running a newspaper in Canton 12 doz. splits and yet we cannot find it in our is a dangerous job, according to hearts to be angry with the jolly the Centan Times, which says:6 dez. splits
whose damsels.
very The Seventy-two Guild Com-) yooug candour disarma criticism, mercial Journal, of which Mr. Lol The comedy centres around a Siu Ao is the editor, complained! newly-rich local big-wig. Coun-to the Canton Press Associa
runs histion yesterday that cillor Clugston, who
last household upon prim lines to o'clock,
Sunday bolster up his reputation forling. December 19, its office Respectability, which he relies was invaded by plain clothea
into the men who, claiming to be soldiers, THE Undersigned have received Mayoral Chair. But son and overturned its printing office, instructions to sell by Public daughters kick over the traces, doing damage and sausing in. Auction on the former being arrested for convenience. The paper was un- assaulting the police after a con-able to appear yesterday, as four vivial night, while Miss Clugston of its men were arrested and de- promptly makes love to the newtained at the Police Station) hauffeur until her young sister until early the next morning. appears upon the scene, expelled Three visitors to the office were from school for "fligbly demmy-also arrested. nure."
unlettered It later appeared that some father expresses it Then soldiers of Chu Chuck-man were come a little display of jealousy.sent to invade the Kunk Wah sour grapes and a conspiracy to Pao; but the soldiers were shield Estelle, the younger ignorent andilliterate, misreading daughter, from her father's wrath the sign of Seventy-two Guilds
the by intercepting
school- and raiding the wrong place. mistress's letter anpouncing the Chu Chuck Man, however, soon expulsion. Finally, it comes out explained the matter. The Seven-1 that all the characters are tarred, ty-two Guilds Journal did not Mrs. Clogston having been understand why its men were not previously Amarried unknown to released by the Police as soon as her husband, whose previous wife the error realized. The suddenly astonishes the family Police forced the wronged men by appearing upon the scene and the journal to obtain security to claim her alimony, having before releasing the victims obtained a divore years before. knowing well that there was bo Charlie, who turns out to be an wrong on the part of the arrested. impecanions member of the For time it looked as if all;
A Consignment of Hight Class Upper Ten. is then approved by the Canton newspapers would be Ladies and Gent's Boots and the Councillor a suitor for his suspended again, this time by Shoes daughter Winnie, but the engage. their own will, as some have ment cannot be ratified at once suggested during a meeting of Dresses. Cloaks in Silk and other because Charlie also is married, the Press Association that such materials (from Paris). it being conveniently explained action might be taken as a protesti that the decree obtained by his against the lawlessness commit- wife will be made absolute in a ted by the armed forces against few days' time.
unarmed and peaceful citizens and legitimate business.
now
W&5
the
Mr. Norman Thompson as the North Country Councillor and Both the Military Government Miss Beryl Barraclough as his and the Provincial Govemment Iudicronely
wifa are.. centimental
investigating provided roars of laughter, the matter. dialect helping. while Miss The Kwok-Wah Pusand Sun Pun Violet Blyth Pratt and Miss have made similar complaints to Niqua Lewis as the vivacious the Association, they having daughters were charming. Mr. been interfered with last week. Carl Lawson as the chauffeur was The Seventy-two Guilds Journal excellent, and the other parts is appearing again to-day, accord- were suitably represented. ing to plan.
LAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers.
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Thursday, the 23rd December. 1920. commencing at 11 a.m.
at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Stree!
A Selection of Ladies Costumes
Terms: Cash on delivery
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
FOR SALE.
MILNER'S SAFES
APPLY TO
LAMMERT BROS. Luddell Street.
LADIES NEWS!
Madame H. Barbey, has arrived from France by s.s.
· Andre Lebon" with a great assortment of the latest! | Parisian creations.
W. CHATHAM, Director of Public Works. Public Works Department, Hongkong, 18th December, 1920,
NOTICE.
CHINESE CUSTOMS
NOTIFICATION/
On and after 18th January nexi
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.-To Connoisseurs and Art Collectors. Cheap: Two Ivory Miniatures (French Art), ligious subject, Italian ari), on one painting en porcelain (Re- va uable Italian Violin, also var jous articles of Jewellery: one ladies' cost, Siberian Fox. One ladies Astrarðan Coat and Jacket. Apply between 11 am. and 1.3 pm. or 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.. Astor House Hotel, Room 20,
NOTICE.
for a period of one year a Surtas THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER
CO. (1018) LTD.!
THE SECOND ORDINARY GENERAL
MEETING OF
for Famine Belief of one tenth ou all collections of reveane made by Maritime and Native Customs- except Tonnage Dues will be levied.
Shipments to Chios made prio: SHAREHOLDERS will be held to 16th January, 1921, will be at the Offices of the Company. St. George's Building. Chater exempt from this Surtax.
Road, Victoria, Hongkong on THURSDAY, the 23rd December, 1920, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of receiving statement of ameku at the
B. G. LAY, * Commissioner of Chinese
Customs.
Kowloon and District. BD. Inspector General of Chinese Customs.
York Buildings. Hongkong, 18th December, 1920.
THE ROYAL HOYOKONG GOLF CLUB.
XMAS HOLIDAY.
It is hoped to carry out tha! following programme —
25th, 26th and 27th Dec.
An Electric Pool Competition- Old Course, 50 cents each card. Open to man.
26th Dec. Afternoon. Mixed Foursomes. Entrance Fee $1 each pair.
27th Dec. Morning. Men's Medal Competition (with) H'cap) on Old Course.
Ladian. Bozes Competition
Models from the best renowned Paris dressmakers (with Heap) on 1st nine botes of
New Course, and milliners.
Mantles, robes de ville, evening gowns, tea gowns,
hats, fashionable bags, perfumery, etc.
27th Dec. Afternoon.
Ladies Driving and Men's Driving. Approaching & Putting and Clock Golf Competitions on )
On view from Monday 20th December at Room 38, part of New Course. Open to!
Astor House Hotel.
WAR MEMORIAL.
SUBSCRIPTION LIST.
NOTICE.
MIN RIVER CONSERVANCY. Notification No. o.
Ladies and Men.
Post entries to all events, fur-] ther details of which will be found on entry lists,
Winners of events held on the
37th Dec. will be presented with prizes.
NOTICE.
CO. LTD.
report of the General Managers for the year ended 30th Septem- ber, 1920, and electing a onsult ing Committee and Auditors.
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be closed from FRIDAY the 17th December 1920 vati THT RSDAY the 3rd December, 1920, both days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hoogkong. 7th December, 1990.
REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
The completion of the Bail Room Extension bas increased the Dance Floor capacity to 8,000 Square Feet
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DINNER DANCES will be held at the above Hotel on the following dates :- WEDNESDAY, 22nd Dec. 1920. XMAS EVE, FRIDAY, 24th Dec. 1920.
BOXING DAY, MONDAY, 27th Dec. 1920.
WEDNESDAY, 29th Dec. 1920. NEW YEAR'S EVE. FRIDAY 31st Dec. 1920.
and
NEW YEAR'S DAY. SATUR- DAY, 1st JANUARY, 1921. HONGKONG
HOTEL.
DINNER DANCE XMAS NIGHT, SATURDAY, 25th December. 1920.
FRIDAY, 31st December, 1920. The attention of patrons is
NEW YEAR'S EVE.
For the erection by Public Notice is hereby given that THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC HONGKONG HOTEL Subscription of a building to be TENDERS are invited for a verti- run on . M. C. A. lines, to be cal boiler about four feet in called the **War Memorial diameter and nine feet in height.
NOTICE is hereby given that Institute and to be managed for either new or used, together with Certificate for 2 Shares Numbers the joint use of the Navy, the the usual steam and water mount 25592/25593 issued on 22nd May Army and Civilians by a Joint ings suitable. for use on a Priest 1894 in the name of Ismail Pillay drawn to the fact that the caval Board of Directors.
rcan Dredger. Tenders will be Madar has been declared lost, and dance will not be held at the considered only on boilers in good should the same not be produced Hotel on the abase date, as the Tenders stating dimension with be deemed "cancelled and of no booked from 9.30 pm. for the before 7th January 1921, it shall entire accommodation has been
"AT HOME" to be given by Lt. Col. J. R. Wyndham and Officers of the 2nd. Battalion, The Duke of Edinburah's (Wiltshire Regiment).
Lists may be found at:- Messrs. Lane Crawford Messrs-Kelly & Walsh Messrs. Moutrie The Horgkong Club The Hongkong Cricke: Club The Club Lusitano The Engineers Institute
The Victoria Recreation Club The Kowloon Cricket Club The Kowloon Bowling Club The Peak Club
The Club de Recreio The Craigengower. lub
M. J. BREEN. Hon. Secretary War Memorial
Committee,
LESSON IN CHINESE.
ME LI HOS FAS » Chinese graduate, in literature, has bees a teacher to Earn
Tiberals and merchants in this endung for uter, | twenty year
If a quod mennou af trainině Kuropeans
working condition.
other particulars of the boilers anð offect mounting term, time of delivery, etc.. will be received up to 21st December by the Honorary Secre-
GIEB, LIVINGSTON & CO. LTD. tary and Treasurer of the Min Hongkong. 21st December, 1929.
Agents. River Conservancy.
The Conservancy does not bind
itself to accept the lowest or ansST. ANDREW'S CHURCH,
tender.
P. R. WALSHAM.
Hon. Secretary and Treasurer to the Min River Conservancy. Foochaw, 30th November, 1920.
THE SHELL TRANSPORT &
I
TRADING CO., LTD.
KOWLOON.
NOTICE.
ORGAN RECITAL Open Championship Challenge
AND
LADIES RECREATION CLUB'
The Ladies Tennis Singlen
Cup will be played for during January and February. Ару lady may enter who is a member
An Interim Dividend of 2/- per CAROL SERVICE of any Tennis Club in the Colony.
ordinary spare free of Income. Tax has been declared on account of the year 1920. It is payable in London on the 5th January,
pare to the Chinem exminius sad is next. Coupon No. 36,
povested if kèm râs certißedies, as a Chinee Laschec
1 bankdo a good knowledge of
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FOR THE ASIATIC
Thine was round learning the China PETROLEUM CO., (9.0) LTD.
Janganya men' rorynacted to write to you 192, Queza'a Buad, Central 2ad out.
(Signed) W. H. BELL
ON
Thursday Dec. 23rd.
at 6 p.m.
Collection for Church fands
Names of intending competitors must be sent in to the Secretary of the Ladies Recreation Club through the Secretaries of their respective clubs, not later than December 25th 1920, accompanied by their entrance fees of $2, each.
DOROTHY DIGBY." Hop, Secretary,
MUSTARD & CO.
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THE STANDARD SAFE OF AMERICA.
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