ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
PERMANENT SECRETARY: PROPOSED EXTENSIONS.
LOCAL WEDDINGS.
MAJOR CRUICKSHANK MARRIED.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1923.
A wedding of considerable
HONGKONG
IMPORTS.
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CANTON UNREST AFFECTS BUSINESS
The fortnightly Price Current
The annual caeting of the local interest took place at St. and Market Repart, published by Royal Hongkong Golf Club was the contracting parties being of Commerce, states: -
John's Cathedral this morning, the Hongkong General Chamber held yesterday evening in the board-room of Messrs. Jardine, Major Arthur Ludlam Cruick- Cotton piece goods and fancy Matheson & Co. Ltd., the Hon. shank, D.SO., of the Royal cotton goods-Since our last Mr. A. G. Stophen (president of Artillers, and Miss Isobel report the market has ruled dull the Club) being in the chair. Mande Garden, younger daugh-and uninteresting generally. there being a large attendance of er of the late Mr. F. A. Garden Local values are maintained and members.
and of Mrs. Garden, of Troup, show improvement in certain, Banffshire, Scotland. The cere directions. Clearances are poor. In the course of his speech many was performed by the Rev. the president referred to the R. J. Northcott, C.F. satisfactory state of the accounts,,
The bride was given away with JADI excess of income by Lieut. Col. W.OS. Sanders, over expenditure of $17,064.38 D.S.O., R.A., whilst Major P. for the year under review, Rashleigh, D.S.O., R.A., was "best an increase of $4,602.58 man." The bridesmaid was Miss over the previous twelvemonth. Butterworth. It had been the endeavour of the
Subsequent to the ceremony, a committee during the year to run reception was held at the R. A. the Club as economically as Mess, on' Bowen Road. possible. consistent with main- taining its position as one of the largest and most important sport-
LEES-CURTIS.
A pretty and interesting wed-Į
Cotton yarn,--There have been no sales and quotations are un- changed. Yam.-During the in- terval our market has ruled quiet. No business of any importanco has taken place, but dealers were parting with their holdings at a reduced price of $5 10 per bale. The situation in Canton is getting from bad to worse and this is having a serious effect on our market. Quotations are purely nominat. Quotations are:-No 105, $225 235, No. 1X $230 245.
ing clubs in the Colony. M. ding was solomnized at the Rosary No. 16s. $240 250. No. 20s, §225 - Church. Kowloon, yesterday, by 235. Arrivals mil. Shipments nil. in lodging facilities at Fanling the Rov. Father Spada, the con- Unsold 10,000 bales.
Stephen referred to improvements
expressing the hope that there
would be "full houses" week-ends.
most
aing parties being. Mr. Egber 3,000 bales Anthony Lees, son of the late Mr.
Woollens. The
Bargains
market
Cafe Wiseman's
Christmas Puddings
from $1.50 each.
Mince Pies $1.20 per doz.
Christmas Cakes
with Almond paste, iced and decorated. from $2.50 each.
All goods made at our Electric Machine Bakery under European
Supervison.
POLICE BALL.
J. F. Lees, J.P., M.B.C.M., of; Bury. England and Miss Dorotheagain very dull and clearances AN ENJOYABLE FUNCTION. Touching the Fanling course. Emily Curtis daughter of Mr. and repor the president referral to the work Mrs. Walter Vaughan Curtis of}, done there on the old course] Hongkong
Mr. Lees, who is at present
Raw Ceton. There are m sales to report and quotations are Indian descriptions at $45 50.490 purely nominal as follows:
Chinese staple at $55 60.
Metal Market quiet. Very little doing owing uneasiness concerning the situation in from Canton.
Flour market repon. Stock: 30. Market quiet. Quota tipas: American Patent.. $3.60 per sack: American Straight.
I
AUTOMATIC SEAMAN-
SHIP.
One is hearing a lot about auto- The annual Ball of the Police Force was held at the City Hallmatic seamanship these days. last night, when letween 300 and first of all with the discussion as
people participated. A to the merits and demerits simple scheme of decoration was directional wiwless, and secondly worked out with tasteful effzet, with a big liner like the President comprising streamers festooned Adams steaming right across the central pole. Ferns Atlantic automatically steered in decorated each side of the main| staircase at the top of which was gyroscopic compass. Not only
connection the badge of the Force, set off
with the Sperry
with bunched streamers. Danc-
did she steer remarkably ing took place in the two ball-straight and economical course rooms, whilst a card room was in mid-ocean het, with the pilot also provided for those who standing by to see that nothing sought other forms of sociability. went wrong, it proved itself A raised dais in the supper room wonderfully effective in the lower was installed for the chief guests, reaches of the Thames, and con- of the evening. His Excellency sidering how much coal is wasted the Governor and party. J
by bad helmsmanship the ship owners are willing to be distinct- ly interested in the invention. It. and the British inventions on the same lines, really appear to be quite practical and to fulfil their purpose excellently.
during the summer under Mr. Kerr's supervision, and the comand un invitations were issued. The wedding was very quiet, prehensive bunkering scheme The bride, who looked charming. Messrs. Greenhill, Adamson and
was given away by her brother, Peel, to whom their hearty thanks Mr. Walter Curtis. The duties were due. Dwelling briefly on of "best man" were carried out by the Interport matches, and Mr. M. Alan C. Wilcox. Brayheld's work in the plant and
The happy couple later left for machinery department Mr. Macao, where the honeymoon is Stephen passed on to the being spent. damage done to the course at Happy Valley by the Augue with the Union Insurance Socie: 5.90 per sack: American Cut off rains and consequent bursting of of Canton, has resided in the
$2.92 per sucht Australian No. the Racecourse cullah. The Colony for many years having efforts of Mr. Crawford Morgan been an officer with the 20
...$2.90 per sack. Window glass Market con- to put the place into shape for the Punjabis, during the time theytinues to be strong both here and August bank holiday had been nullified.
in the sources of supply. were stationed here. The P.W.D. were now clearing away the mud and sand. Tuming to Deepwater Bay, the
The guests included H. E the president
COMING TO FAR EAST.
Governer and Lady Stubbs: the remarked that the limited nature of the course there.
A distinguished Ceylon musi- Captain Superintendent of Police meant unavoidable congestion at
elan. Miss Evelyn Jansz who has Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe) and Mrs. times: but owing to the situation
TO-DAY AT KOWLOON,
during the past three years been Wolfe: the Superintendents of of the course very slight extension)
away in Europe, where she was the Force and their wives: the To-day from 2.30 to 8 p.m. the busy with her musical work has following present and past magi- was possible, and that only at an Society of St Vincent de Paul come out to Ceylon on het way strates: Mr. J. R. Wood, Mr. EW. expenditure out of all proportion will hold a Garden Fete on the to India and the Far East on an Hamilton. Mr. N. L. Smith. Mr. to any advantage they would get.uld Wizwan Tennis Club's extended masivul tour. Miss Jan C. A. D. Melbourne, and Mr R. E.
AN APPOINTMENT,
ground, Mody Road, Kowloon. who received her musical educa Lindsell. There were also present There will be several stalls at tion in Germany, gave an ex-Mr. J. W. Franks and the follow The report and accounts having a large number of toys, cellent series of pianoforte recitals ing doctors from the Government been passed. Mr. Stephen referred remaining over from the Bazaar and lecture concerts in 1920 in Civil Hospital: Dr. McKenny. to the proposal to engage a p will be sold (not rated) manent secretary. The Club bad
at Ceylon. She concluded a sue Dr. Moore. Dr. Esler and a nuc- The plants for the decoration of grown considerably during the
clearance prices. Several en-ccessful tour in Germany at ber of sisters from the same insti- the Hall were lent by the past few years, and the time had shows have also been arranged then started on
tertaining and amusing side- Leipzig in September last and tution. Music for the dancing Botanical Gardens and the flags come when they should have a
her Eastern was supplied by the band of the by the Commander of H.M.S. An interesting "draw will be itinerary.
Hongkong Hotel
GARDEN FETE.
man to devote his whole time to the Surprise Cake. on which, at the interests of the Club. Thei committee therefore recommend-
so much a slice, you may try ed the appointment of a permanent
your luck for cold and silver secretary as soon as possible: also coins, articles of jewellery, etc.
The band of H. M. S. Hawkins]
tha: Messrs. Percy Smith, Sath will render selections of music and Fleming continue to act as from 3.30 to 1. p.m. Visitors will treasurers. The additional andual the able to have tea at the Ten cost would be about $7,000.
Room, which will be in
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dusk the brilliantly
The committee also recom-Cafeteria lines. mended improvements and exten-! The Public Works Department the beepwater Bay is very kindly lending flags for clubhouse. Mr. Stephen outlined decorative purposes. The China | these suggestions, szetch plans of Light and Power Co. is generous- which had kindly been prepared ly providing the lighting free of by Mr. C. M. Young There was charge, and after to be another storey and larger grounds will be servants' quarters. The estimated illuminated. cost was $22,39), and the sug- Today's Garden Fete will con- gestion was that $19,000 now include the annual December War Loan could be realised to effort of the Society of St. Vin- provide part of the necessary cent de Paul for the raising of funds to provide during the Next, there was the question of coming year for the poor under extending Fanling course, making the Society's charke,
sum.
the new course au 18-hole one. The necessary land would cost
them about $10000 views were invited.
Members'
A PUZZLE A DAY.
1. 0
1.0
2. OR 3. OAR
ot
After some discussion, the sug- gestion as to a permanent secret- Ary was put to the meeting and 2. GO carried unanimously. It was also
3. AGD unanimously decided to extend the clubhouse at beepwater Bay. There were several opinions expressed on the subject at the
7. DRAGOON proposed Fanling extension. and
This a puzzle in word-building. eventually the meeting passed. Starting with the won! "O," in by a small majority, a motion to step 1. a new word may be form-| purchase the additional landed is adding another letter. Step required. In view of the fact that 2 shows how either "GO" or "OR" many members were absent from may be formed. In step 3 we the meeting, it was decided tucan make either "AGO" circularise all members on the "OAR." The problem is to fill subject. A question left to the steps 4, 5 and 6, so that by adding incoming committee WBS the one letter to step 6 the word proper training of caddies.
"DRAGOON" will be obtained. The Hon. Mr. Stephen was Using the letters in the re-elected president of the Club "DRAGOON," you can form the word with acclamation, and Mr. J. B. preliminary steps any way you Rose was elected Captain for the want: A, AN. AND; or O, ON, ensuing year. The following NOD, could make up the first were elected to serve on the Com-three steps. As long as each step mittee: Messrs. A. B. Stewart, from 1 to 6 contains a bona-fide A. K. Henderson, L. S. Greenbill, word, your answer will be correct. J. W. Franks, J. D. Kinnaird, H. Yesterday's answer: U. Ireland, A. H. Ferguson, W, E. Roberts and C. A. Peel..
Mr. C. Bernard Brown was elected auditor.
The raan received 15 two-cent stamps (30c); five times as many re-opes (75 for 75c); and the rest!
(four) in fives (20c), which fills
A. vote of thanks to the outgo-the conditions of the problem and
ing Committee concluded the makes a total of $1.25 spent for
meeting.
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Russell, J. Greg W. Dyer, and The MC's were Messrs. W. J. Mitchell. M. R. E. H. Marks was the president and Mr. C. E. Terry was hon, secretary.
Tamar.
GIFTS
FREE! FREE!! FREE!!!
BEAUTIFUL DOLLS
WILL BE GIVEN AWAY as Xmas Presents to
Our Customers who make Purchases at our Sale of Merchandise to the value of
$2.00 $5.00 $10.00 and upwards.
Bring your little Ones to see the toys and let them make their own selections.
Only 3 Days More Until Xmas
Shopping at once saves your money.
YEE SANG FAT Co.
Powell
Telephone C.3146
GENTLEMEN'S
OOTFITTERS
XMAS PRESENTS
FOR YOUR FRIENDS
HONGLONG
HOTEL BUILDINGS
If you vist our store you will be sure to see something useful to give your friends this Xmas. Enumerated below are a few sugges tions:--
Handkerchiefs,
Ties, Socks,
Trouser Presses. Waistcoats. Sweaters, Shirts. Pyjamas. Golf Hose, Garters. Slippers, Braces, Studs and Links. WINDOWS.
Silk and Wool Scarves. Dressing Gowns. Travelling Rugs, Hand Bags,
SEE
For the convenience of our. Customers we shall
remain open until 6 o'clock this week.
T. SHAW
J. T.
Tel Central 692.
Ladies' & Gent's Tailor
ANOTHER CONSIGNMENT OF
Suitings & Overcoatings,
JUST ARRIVED, SUITABLE FOR
Autumn
& Winter Wear
SUITS From $60,00 Perfection in Style & Fit Guaranteed.
No. 11 Beaconsfield Arcade (Opposite City Hall)
BRANDIES.
Legrand et Fils,
Courvoisier & Co.
'Rouyer, Guillet & Co.
John Exshaw No. 1 & Very Fine Old Liqueur)
F.O. V. Liqueur.
B. B. Pale Old Liqueur.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., LTD.
15, Queen's Road Central.
(Telephone Central No. 75)
Now, is the winter of the Pipe Smoker's content. As the Government will not reduce the Duty on Tobacco, we have reduced our prices for the following Brands:
Skippers
Pinnace Navy Cut
B.D.V. Mixture Cordangan
$1.20
51.20
$1.30
$1.50
Boardmans, Chairman, Recorder, John Cotton, Barneys, Parson's Pleasure, Punch Bowl, Army Mix-
ture all to
$1.50
Ardath
$1.40
Vafiadis Egyptian Cigarettes
reduced to non plus ultra
$1.60
$1.40
$1.40
$1.30
La France
Dames Superfines
THE HONGKONG CIGAR STORE, Las
Alexandra Kuliding,