THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, JUNE
NOTICE.
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A by unided stropping:
most safety razors you can't strop at all, but there is one. And one caly, that
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TO KOWLOON RESIDENTS.
Now that your water supply is less clean than usual, why not get
pure and clear drinking
water by using ·
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LADIES' WHIJE COTTON VESTS
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LADIES' LIGHT WEIGHT
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75 cents each.". LADIES' COTTON-OPERA VESTS
Size 36 to 42' ins.
· 90 cents and $1.00
APPETIZING
A healthy appetite is most desirable during the Summer months. This can be easily had by having on your table, the most delicious and appetizing
DAW, SEN & CO'S MAJ R GREY or SWEET SLICED MANGO CHUTNEY, BOTH AT YOUR CHOICE.
Daw, Sen's Curry Paste or Powder are also a speciality. A carminative dish, such as good Indian Cutry, would do much good to the stomachs of those who drink freely of cold beverages in these hot summer days. Obtainable from all compradore shops and the Universal Providers "one priced "
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE IRISH IMBROGLIO.
London, June 28.
The Irish Provisional Government has issued a statement, de- The claring that outrages must cease immediately and for ever. Government is determined that the country will no longer be held ap from the pursuit of normal life and the re-establishment of free institutions. It calls on the citizens actively to co-operate in meastires being taken to ensure the public safety and secure Ireland for the Irish people.
There was great, military activity in Dublin early this morning where there is every indication that an attack on the Four Courts, at present occupied by General Rory O'Connor of the irregular LPA, is imm.nent The Provisional Government has sent a short O'Confiorites. time ultimatum demanding the evacuation of the
night and Regular LR.As stopped all the traffic during the 3ystematically searched för arms. Two large parties of Free State troops with armoured car bed ambulances have taken up positions near the Four Courts The O'Conacrites meanwhite are preparing for a siege. They have dug two trenches outside, elaborately sand- bagged and barb wired the building and completely filled the window- frames with great pibes of law books. Machine guns have been posted on the roofs.
Later.
A fierce battle for possession of the Four Courts has been ruging in Dublin since dawn. The attack began in drizzling rain. Armoured cars trench mortars and machine guns have been brought unto action. Telegraphs and telephones are militarily controlled and communications with England are difficult.
THE RUBBER INDUSTRY.
London, June 28. The Rubber Growers Association understand that the meet- for Rubber ing at the Hague of the International Association
Cultivation in the Dutch Indies resulted in three fourths majority in favour of Government assistance for the industry.
The Hague, June. 28.
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The International Association of Rubbergrowers of the Dutch Indies decided by 383 votes to 125 invite the Government to con- sider measures to improve the situation in the rubber industry. The nature of the measures will be decided abortly by a committer appointed to discuss the matter with the Dutch Government. The Barger scheme will be studied.
London, June 28.
The report that the Dutch Rubber Growers had decided in favour of restriction led to excitement in Mincing Lane last even- ing. the sprt price of rubber jumping from three farthings to 3 pence per pound for standard kinda.
THE YARN TRADE.
London, June 28.
A meeting of the Committee of the Federation of Master Cotton Spinners of Manchester has passed a resolution, protesting against the proposed import duty on fabric gloves, which, it is pointed out. will seriously interfere with Lancashire's Egyptias yar trade. It has been decided to seek an interview with the Premier
FOOTBOARD TRAVELLING.
Berlin, June 28.
THE BOY SCOUTS.
pang
Report For 1921.
Hoogkung's Secula Commis sioner reports as follows for last)
Year:
The total number, of youths na
LABIES' COTTON "VESTS CROCHET TOP, NO SLEEVES
0.3.
8.W
W.
$2.50 $2.65 $2.75
LADIES' RIBBED COTTON
VESTS
V. NECK, NO SLEEVES.
CROCHET TOPS.
Size S.W. #.. 0.9.
$1.75 $1.85 $1.95.
DO YOU SHOPPING AT WHITEAWAYS, THE STORE FOR VALUE
SWIMMING SPORTS.
boys in the Culoy of Hongkong|kenness which they are succeed- now receiving Senut training »Dag in toplanting it in their scouts. approximately 300. Since October At the same time there is do steady progression has been shewn doubt that very careful guidance is Garrison School Meeting. ic all Trups, the junior branch. peressary to enable them to give Wolf Cube, in particular making and to get hill value out of the There was a large attendance at great headway. A trups have training not only in the Sconteraft the V. R. C. yesterday afternoon been steadily improving their side of the work but also from the to witness the Garrison School position by insisting that only more important moral point Swimming Sports, the first aquatic Such boys as attend troop parades view.
sports on record for garrison schools Cand meeting- regulars shall be kept on the Troop Bolls. This ba
It is to be hoped that many mo in Hongkong. There were seven-
the effect, making it possible to now in offices will see their teen events in which boys and girls give the training more in secor.was clear to assisting with the competed. Prizes were distributed dance with the principles
at movement. And thus enable the by Colonel and Mrs. Humphry, the movement, which aim at
Association to spread its influence and Lieut. Colonel and Mrs. Cross. still further.
The following were the result: placing the main responsibility of
Girls, over 10 (2 lengths-1. disciplios soi instruction in scout-
On October 1st last, last Suto
Mursel Bluastos: crait on the leading buss.
mer Sea Seous Troop came to RD
2. Dorothy end. It was formed in unter toleorge: 3, Annie Macdonnell. Apparently when the Association give temporary sea training to a
Blays, over 10(2 lengths)—1, A. was first restarted in the Colony few scouts from each trop during Bliss 2, H. Watson 5, H. Smith. there was & tendeury to sim at the summer, and was to elime at.
Boys, Novices (1 length;; 1, 7.
numbers, but the weakness of this the date above stated. In spite of Harriss: 2, J. Longstaff."
consequenres,
Girls, Novices (1 length); 1. tivelyg Harris: 2. Grace Wingfield.. Girls, 10 and under (2 lengths); Boys, 10 and under (2 langthe 1. fris Phillips: 2, Phyllis Hunt.
Harris: 2. F. George.
policy quickly became apparent. a keen desire of the Instructor and there was a comparatively early scouts to continue. it was fit Честевне ia attendances. The better to keep to the original plan, result has been that in the case of when Troops restarted work at least two troops the number of after the hut weather. Scoutmasters the boys on the Toll has been found themselves handirapped halved, and other troops have a the absence of their smartest senute]
School Championship, boys (2 suffered in a similar way. Hence with the Sea Struts. The interngther: 1, A. Blis (36) secs); 2, the course taken as stated above. tion since then has been to organs H. Watson (38 secs). with wholesome and beneficial
Seacol Championship, Girls (2 a permanent Sen Serut Troop, and this will i doce su soon as 21.
length: 1, "Muriel Blunston (44 A great source of weakness has suitable scontmaster has been disse: 2. Iris Phillips (45 secs). been the lack of training for cosezeit, Meanwhile the thanks of Novelty race, boys and girls,—— officers, and is now the aim of the Association are due to L. Beau- Ens Allen; 2. J. Leach the Association to get in motion ebamp. nr.1 and certain petty Team race, giria: (1 length) 1, 2.scheme of training for officers officers from HMS. Tamer, who Muriel Blasdoo's team: 2, Ena ant serior scouts by course of with the kind support and consent) lectures, and practical lessons injol Commodore W. Bowden-Smith, Teain race: boys length—I, training camps, SD BOOD as a... s. most ably undertook. Bliss team; 2, L. White'a satisfactory site and equipment the training of the Sea Seou: teach. bave been acquired. Testruction Patrols last summer.
Old Boys' race, (4 lengths),I, A. George: 2. H. Westlake.
is
also given by combined The thanks of the Association are Rallies," and by means of the also due to those kind friends with-
official organ, the Silver Wolf." but whose practical help in money Various troop have taken the few troops could base been start.
ed. opportunity di gang to camp at
to
week ends and during belidays. Mr. A. J. S. Weyinan as Hon. and all would have done so but for orary Secretary has carried out the non-arral of camp equipraeut most valuable work, and his advice from Eaginadowing
the an old Scout of many years ex- perience is most helpful and great shipping strike.
The feeling of Brotherboat bly appreciated. been encouraged by troops visiting teps in their respective head- quarters, and the exchange of ideus has been correspondingly beneficial. The Commissioner cagnot brit
At least 29 were killed, 55 seriously injured and many alight ly injured, owing to a load of wood carried on a suburban train sweeping off the passengers from another train, who were stand-speak with admiration of those ing on the footboards. The trains were overcrowded owing to the tram stoppage.
LENIN'S ILLNESS.
Reval, June 23,
A Moscow message says that Lenin's condition has much worsened during the past few days.. His speech is laboured and his memory defective. Two well-known German medical men are flying to Boscow.
SALUTING THE FLAG.
Australian Labour's Attitude.
Allen's teari,
Old Girls' race. (2 lengthis),--1.. Nora Burden; 2, Nore Pile,
Consulation (boys). Hill Consolation
Agaen (girls).
Dillen.
TORIC LENSES ARE GROUND
with a deep inner curve, which conforms to every, movement of the eye and makes the sight equally clear in every portion of the gisas Toric will set clósar töi the eye than the ordinary fist leos thus doing away with the annoying reflections from the edge men who, spending all the week in
of the glass. For those who wish, school and other educational The New South Wales Labour the very best in lonate, we recom- ostablabments, give up their spare Connoti, incensed at the action mend torice. "The Hongkong timegas well to running scout of the State Minister of EducaOptical Co., successors to Clark &”” troopsody
tion in directing the State school Co., manufacturing and refresling He is also surprised at the ex- children to salute the flag weekly opticians, located in 53. Queen' tretely, able way in which the on isembling, has recommended Road Centre, qufactors acids Chinese Seputmasters have grasp, members and workers generally on all prescriptions in White. ed 166 main idea ufa kystem to keep their children sway tilt Smoke, Amber, Frookes/
rein novel to them, and at the the ceremony is over
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