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THE HONGKONG
PH
WEDNESDAY
UARY
1924.
CONSIGNEES.
ENTERTAINMENTS
JUST ARRIVED!
A SHIPMENT OF SLAZENGER'S
LATEST MODEL TENNIS RACQUET.
THE
"J. O. ANDERSON
JUST THE RACQUET FOR THE COMING TOURNAMENTS
YVANOVICH & CO.
(THE BRUNSWICK STUDIO)
17, ICE HOUSE STREET.
HOTELS.
LEADING FAR EASTERN HOTELS.
HONGKONG. Telegraphic Address:-KREMLIN, HONGKONG. Peak Hotel. Hongkong Hotel.
Repulse Bay Hotel. SHANGHAL
Telegraphic Address:- CENTRAL SHANGHAI. Astor House Hotel.
Grand Hotel Kalee.
PEKING..
Palace Hotel.
Telegraphic Address:- WAGONLITS, PEKING. Grand Hotel des Wagons Lits.
THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.
in conjunction with. The Grand Hotel des Wagons Lits, Ltd.
KOWLOON HOTEL
Tel-phone K. 0× und 609.
Cable Address Kowlate! THE PREMIER HOTEL IN KOWLOON. Erectie-Lift- to all Floors and Reef Ciarden.
Telephone on all Floors.
Daily, Monthly & Family Rates,
Apply Ms. M. BLAKE
FIRST CLASS SALOON
BAR AND BILLIARD ROOM. Proprieton- FRANK, L. COOKE,
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
CENTRAL LOCATION.
LIGHTING,
ELECTRIC LIFTS AND
TELEPHONE ON EACH FLOOR. HOTEL LAUNCH MEETS ALL STEAMERS.
Telegraphic Address "VICTORIA Tel. Central 373.
J. WITCHELL:
Manager.
THE EUROPE HOTEL.
SINGAPORE.
DANCING AFTER DINNER, EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, TEA DANCES
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS.
The Hotel Orchestra under the Direction of Mr. F. R. Martens.
Telephones in every room.
Telagraphic Address" EUROPE, SINGAPORE." Telephone No. 2740 (9 lines).
THE EUROPE HOTEL LTD.
ARTHUR E. ODELL, Manager.
SEASONABLE REMEDIES.
which are both reliable and effective *** SPECIAL COUGH LINCTUS
75 cents. and $1.25 per bottle COLD & INFLUENZA MIXTURE
$1.00 per bottle IODISED THROAT TABLETS
60 cents per bottle: TO BE OBTAINED ONLY AT
THE COLONIAL DISPENSARY.
14, Queen's Road,
Telephone 1877.
ADMIRAL
ORIENTA
The Steamship
"PRES JEFFERSON having arrived from Seattle vin ports on Feb, 13th. Consignees are hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/o extra hazardous godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whari and Godown Co., at Kawloon, & stored at consignees' risk.
Consignees of Cargo must pro duce an Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of Imports & Exports, Hongkong, before Bill of Lading will be countersigned
All broken, chafed, and damag ed cargo is to be left in the go downs, whare it will be examined at 10 am. on 19th Feb., by the Company's Surveyors, Messrs. Anderson and Ashe.
All claims must be presented within thirty day's of the steamer's arrival here, afte which they cannot be recognised No claims will be recognised after the goods have left the go downs, and cargo undelivered or and after, February 20th. will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance whatever will be affected.
Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading fo: countersignature immediately.
United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation
Agents, ADMIRAL ORIENTAL LINF,
4. Des Vœux Road, Hongkong, February, 13th, 1924
per.
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PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
WHY NOT HAVE A
Path Baby
IN YOUR HOME
Absolutely dangerless
Easy to operate
PATHE-BABY
Complete $60.00
Trouble proof
Amusing & Instructive
FILMS
Non-inflammable) 1.50
PATHE-ORIENT.
12. Queen's Road, Central Hongkong. "Distributors for S. China.
"THE QUAINTS.“
NEW COMPANY COMING
ROBBERS CAUGHT.
TWO SENT TO GAOL. One of a gang of three men
TO HONGKONG. Flongkong will shortly have the arrested by the. Yaumati police in pleasure of visit of "The investigations that followed the report of a projected armed Quaints" Musical Company who are at the moment completing a robbery, was charged before Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Police Court sery successful season in Singa- this morning, with being in
pore.
The Company is owned by Mr. Possession of a dagger, and was B. B. Salisbury and is an entirely sentenced to a term of six months" new one direct from London, and tard labour.
The police stated that sub- the present tour is under the joint direction of Theatrical En-equent to the receipt of certain
information. the terprises and Mr. Salisbury,
and
shall then see
officers first'
WEATHER REPORT.
Per ss. President Tait from Manila-Mrs. W. S. Bogat, Mrs. S. K. Brobasco, Mr. E. Blumlein. We see in the repertoire an ex-went to an empty house where a Mrs. L. Crush, Mrs. C. L. Coltman, traordinarily good treat in store rendezvous has been arranged.) Miss E. M. Dawson, Mr. Douglas for Hongkong and this includes but, failing to discover the men L. Elliman, Mr. George I. Elli-"The Nine D'clock Reyne" in its they later proceeded to the house out of the armed man. Mr. Douglas T. Elliman, entirety from the Little Theatre, which had been chosen for the
The Beggar's carrying Rev. T. M. Evans, Mr. J. O. W. London, Gravely, Mr. W. H. Hayden. | O: era" alse from London, to robbery. Here they lay in wait All these and arrested three men as they Mr. J. N. Joyrer, Mr. William gether with "Polly." Kiols, Mrs S. A. Lorenson. Mrs. productions are to be presented appeared. As already stated, one Maude Mackay, Mr. N. Mumper. complete during the Company's of these was sentenced, whilst the other two were being detained Mrs. N. Mumper, Mr. W. Mam-stay in Hongkong.
Mary Marchand. Mrs.
The opening performance will Hatil their records can be gone Captain R. Seville. Mrs. Elene take place on Thursday, Feb. into. Parelle. Mrs. Ada McCulloch.21st, and we Mr. Fergus Kaid, Sir Edward!!" Underground to Anywhere" Stubbs. Lady Stubbs, Mr. E. which is the very latest and Weaver. Mrs. Anna Weaver, most successful production by Miss Frances Weaver. Miss W. "The Quaints themselves. S. White, Mr. S. Woll. Mr. & The reason in Hongleng will Mrs. Cyrus E. Wood-
be a short one, but during their Per ss. President Jefferson-stay the Company are Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Rowan. Mr. S.doubtedly going to give us
and Lanceryne. Mr. A. T.. Parkinsor.ivery ne varied run of
which! Mr. John D. Webster. Mr. H. E. musical entertainmen: Ellis, Mr. E. S. Taylor. Mr. & should receive the support which Mrs. J. K. Brand. Mr. V. Dit deserves. Rians open at Messrs. Gensburger. Mid M. Gensburger. Moutrie and Co., on Friday. 15th Miss 1. Gensburger, Mr... W. G. February- Pizie, Lord Latham Mr. Hil cucks, Lady Howard. Lady Sey- mour, Mr. W. J. Carroll, Mr. & Mrs. E. H. MrMichael, Mrs. J. E. McMichael, Mr. F. C. Powell, Miss Marjory Hall. Miss Frances Powell. Mr. & Mrs. F. Soter. Mr. N. Balish, Mr. F. D. Smith, Mr.) A. H. Gorden, Mr. & Mrs. W.j North. Mr. Gi. Cassoun. Mr. N.,
CHINESE AT
WEMBLEY.
71-
a
DEPARTURE OF LOCAL"
REPRESENTATIVES.
Two parties of representatives
Feb. 131. 15. 13.-Pressure has increased moderately from Shanghai to Formosa and Tone- King and slightly over Luzon It has de ressed slicatly over NE. China and over the Visayas.
The saticyclone has again strengthened.
Strong monsoon may be ex- pected along the S.E. coast of China and fresh monsoon over the N. China Sea.
Hongkong rainfall for the hours adire at 10a.m. to-day. 0.00 inch. Total since January 1.3.31 inches. against an average of 2.19 inches.
FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW.
District.
Forecast.
George. Mr. P. H. McKas: Mr.of things Chinese in general, and 1 Formosa Channel N.E. winds,
F. T. James Mr. C. Castledene, Hongkong in particular embark-
strong.
China between H.K.& Lamocks N.E. winds,
fresh: H'kong to Gap overcast,.
Rock..
4 South coast of
China betwear i H.K. & Hainan
HEREAFTER
when you speak of THRILLS you will think of
"THUNDERING
DAWN"
Univeraal'a Super Jewel
in seven reals with J. WARREN KERRIGAN
and
ANNA Q. NILSSON
SHOWING
TODAY HII SATURDAY at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15, 9.15 -AT-
THERE IS ALWAYS GOOD SHOW A
THE STAR
TODAY ONLY
GLADYS WALTON
in
CROSSED
WIRES
WEEK END PICTURE ATTRACTION
DOUGLAS. McCLEAN
יד
In
"ONE A MINUTE "
W
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THEATRE Des Voeux Road Central
D
Wednesday to Saturday 13th. to 16th February
Mrs. WALLACE REID
IN
"HUMAN WRECKAGE"
8 REELS —
9.15 pm-81.50 & $1.00 5.15 p.m.-$1.00 & 70 ct.
BOOKING AT THE THEATRE.
Admission:--
drizzle or
mist.
T. P. CLAXTON Director. Hongkong, Feb. 13.
KONGMOON - NEWS:
Mr. A. Mair. Mrs. P. R. Roxbur, ed to-day for England and the 2 South coast of? Mrs. Donnithorne, Mr. John Empire Exhibition. Johnstone. Mr. G. Nash, Mr. C On the .s. Fushimi Maro this Charlseworth. Mr. E. Eston, Mis forenoon there sailed a body of E. Schierhaust. Mr. P. Wynne, sixteen representatives, includ-3 Mr. J. McKelvie, Mr. J. Stewart, ing Sir Robert Ho Tung tone of Mr. S. Lelliott, Mr. W. Wavish Hongkong's Associate Commis Mr. W. Bishop, Mr. H. C. Ford, sioners), Lady Ho Tung. Mr. Ip of the Mr. Max Kruse, Mr. J. G. Lek. Lan-cbuen (Secretary Mr. J. Edgar. Miss A. B: Law,, Chinesa General Chamber of Mr. & Mrs. D. McKenzie. Mr. K. Commerce). Mr. Ma Wing-ching J. Wilton. Mr. S. D. Begg, Mr. F.(secretary of the Canton Nanyang Wheeler, Mr. & Mrs. Burkill, Brothers Tobacco Co.), and Mise Miss O. Wickers, Mrs. J. Wil- Siu Wai-sheung (who has studied liama. Mr. & Mrs. H. Oschwald, in England, and goes as a gener- Mr. E. J. Nathan. Miss Oschwald, al assistant and representative of Mr. & Mrs. F. T. Mills, Mr. J. E. her father, a prominent local Rosen. Mr. R... Luther. Mr. & merchant and exhibitor)... Mrs. D. E. Ross, Mr. M. J. One hundred and eleven Chi- moths and butterflies: Mors between Kangmoon and Pakkai,ing a ransom. It is said that fl Wallam, Miss A. E. Pratt, Miss nese, including nine worden, than 6,000 are British butterflies on the ground of the latter. The E. C. Pratt, Mrs. Lisa Spunt, Miss travel this afternoon by the s.s. nearly 13,000 are British moths. Kongmoon team showed up well, Post Office at Kumchuk, Sunt Mary Spunt, Mr. Leo Spunt, Mr. Agapenor, and comprise skilled A collection of beetles, number but as the game went on, the Pak- J. T. Comins, Miss R. Crandall, craftsmen, artisans and opera- ing between five and six thous-kai team proved the stronger of Mr. & Mrs. H. A. Seian, Me, tives for the displays of local and was presented by the late the two. There was no score when NOVEL MAGNETIC SIGNWRITIN John McGregor, Mr. J. P. Heil-processes of industry and handi- Canon Theodore Wood, these half-time came. When the game. A novel form of sign-wi bronn, Mr. I. H. Trevelt. Mrs. crafts, silversmiths, ivory carvers, also being mostly British.
was resumed, the Pakkai team movable letters is a shout of iro attacked vigorously and gave the to which adhere little
BRITISH BUTTERFLIES. Among recent additions to the. Natural History Museum at
From Our Own Correspondent
Kongmoon, 11th February, very entertaining football South Kensington are some 19,000 match was played last Saturday,
A
magistrate to this effect...
The relatives of Mr. Hun Hang-kwan, Judicial Officer the Law Court at Sunwal, wh was "captured during the recen Tai Lee" piracy, bave receive & letter from the bandits demand
letter bear the postal eboy of th
district.
R. Marguite, Miss Alma Trevett, canework exports and black wood Mr. L. Moutrie, Mr. J. J. Crosth craftsmen, and waiters and musi- waite, Mrs. A. M. Upjohn, Miss, cians for the Chinese restaurants. Mr. Ip Lan-chuen's place as Kongmoon backs a very busy, magnets shaped a letter Julie Kaczmarek, Miss Marjenna The women have been supplied secretary of the Chinese time. The game finally ended at iron may be painted to reser
Ho Tung's Chamber of Commerce will be 4 goals to nil in favour of the wood, and letters Kaczmarck, Miss J. Mavshtava-from Sir Robert toff, Miss E. V. Timii, Miss A sericultural farm in the Now filled during his absence in Pakkai team.
tenaciously to any Panoff, Mr. Jean Kantel, Mr. S. Territories, and will be in charge England by Mr. Chow Pak-tim. The rice merchants at Sunwai sheet where they may Burmistroviteb, Mr. J. G. Moni- of the silk-making processes ar- The party had a hearty send-off are seeking exemption from stamp Little projections of feet ban, Mr. A. T. Haskin. Miss N. hibited by Sir Robert. It might from friends and well-wishers.tax on all documents hearing on back of each letter Oligoff, Mise Sarefima Andrieff, be recalled that Mr. Duncan, of The first instalment of Chiness transactions of rice. They have connection, serving Mr. & Mrs Y. Yurlo, Miss L the Kowloon Dock, took a number exhibits for the Empire Ex- Indged & protest with the Sunwui poles.
hibition has already been
Printed and Published for the Pr Pashanin, Miss L, D. Goldberg, of Chinese carpenters and despatched, and the remainder Miss A. H. Raczynoka, Mr. Jan painter with him when he sailed
will follow shortly
and rankin, at It, Lee House Street, in the City of Damaradski, Mr. John Campbell for the Exhibition recently.