DONT PUT YOUR WINTER CLOTHES AWAY DIRTY.
CLEANERS
Sead Them To Be Thorough Dry-Cleaned
14
THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH
and Pressed It Will Keep. The Moth Away and Save You Many Dollars Winter When Next
Arrives.
MAY WE SERVE YOU?
FRIDAY, MARCH 2n
CHINA AND RUSSIA, HONGKONG -SPORT.
SOVIET SEVERS RELATIONS.
ese negotiator initialled
on
V. R. C. ACTIVITIES.
MOTOR ACCIDENT.
JURY FINDS TRAGEDY ACCIDENTAL.
Peking. March 20.-The three During the next few weeks the
An enquiry regarding the death of daya mentioned in the Karakan Victoria Recreation Club will carry ultimatum to China, delivered on through a very ambitions pro. Ho Kwong was held as the Magia the 15th inst, by the end of which gramme, of wide appeal. The first tract sesterday afternoon, with Mr. is the billiards competitionE W. Hamilton as Coroner and a China must give a definite replyte regarding the settlement, a pre-for the championship of the Colony jury composed of Messrs. P. 3. liminary draft of which the Chin which will emence upon Newman (foreman), N. Volkoff sad
the the 24th with the game between J. G. Marshall 14th.. having elapsed. M. Karakan C. 8. Tsang and P. S. Leong. The
The decessed was knocked over yesterday sent a note to China competition will continue, nightly.
in 154'a sessions, natil 28th. by a motor car belonging to the stating that in accordance with
resuming on 31st up to April 4th.Moon Garage at the junction of instructions from Moscow nego-
and concluding on 7th and 8th-thej tiations must be considered as concluded, and warning China preliminary rouils 800 up; semi-catchick Strees and Smithfield on that she has committed an irre-finals and final 1,000 up. Major the 10th inst. Mr. Arthar Kong was trievable mistake which will effect Gandy. Mr. Spry and Mr. Balchin driving the car at the time of the are newcomers in the competition accident. When the boy was taken the future relations and that and all have reputations as cueista to the hospital he was partially con Russia reserves the
right to of marked ability, so there should seious, and died the same day. establish the conditions of future be some interesting games. treaties with ' China.. Finally.
Dr. Millott Severn of the Garez Then on the 3th April at 9 p/m China would not be able to resume there is to be held an amateur men: Civil Hospital was the Arst negotiations until she had uncon-boxing tournament, open to all to give evidence, and he stated that ditionally established formal amateurs in the Caling. There of the 10th inst in the forenoon relations with the Soviets, In will be cups in both light and Chinese male about seven years view of former threats from M.middleweight divisions and, should (old was brought to the hospital. Karakan, who constantly encugh entries be received, another He was informed that the child had endeavoured to intimidate China, will be provided by the members been knocked down by a motor eine. PRICE LIST the latter will not consider nego of the V. R. C. for the featherweight He examined him and found that
tations as ended, and the Cabinet division. The runtests all cairy
suffering from this morning is farther considering the title of championship. Further externally he was the matter-Reuter.
interest is added by the competition abrasivos to the head, and from Jupes to schoolboys in lights, mid.various other signs he was of the dles and heavies, the weights.rang-opinion he was also suffering from ing from 65 to 100 lbs, Mesas injury to the brain. Ho TRA McKirdy and W. 5. Bailey have partially conscious and was becom- presented a challenge cup which ing wome. It was impossible to HOPES STILL HELD OUT.
will be regarded as a trophy, going operate on him Seither his skull Tokyo. March 20.-The sunken to the school gaining the highest)
nor any other bones were fractured! submarine is lying horizontally points. Should the cup be won
ST FAMIAINERY COMPANY, HEAD OFFICE and WORKS: YAUMATI, TOL E.32 HONGKONG DEFCT: 16, Stanley Strest, Tel. C.1979
6. Praya East. KOWLOON DEPOT: 19, Canton Road. CANTON: 19, Sharki Central, East.
KOWLOON HOTEL DEPOT.
Really hard to tell
Write or Phone for
you just how sim,...”, quick and delightful is
LX-o that your soit « immer gaz
10
ments, house sises, sill underwear, can be washed again and gun - bok zlways se amatus when new. they mother of
• facony-for the hour teacher, the business girl, or any " for ut matter, the fine, creamy, abungan, instant
LUXA
Tatharium wander work racoring soiled garments,
the dentier the to
and colore
bak the best absen
JAPAN COAL
AND
GENERAL IMPORTS AND
EXPORTS
AGENTS FOR :-
THE MITSUBISHI MARINE & FIRE INSURANCE CO. THE OSAKA MARINE & FIRE INSURANCE CO.
MITSUBI SHISHOJI KAISHA
(MITSUBISHI TRADING CO., LTD.), HEAD OFFICE:-TOKYO
NO.
14. PEDDER ST.. HONGKONG.
The BEST Cameras in the WORLD are displayed in OUR SHOW ROOM 30-32 Des Voeur Rd. C.
GOERZ GOERZ
Cameras
Enses.
Telephone 3217.
E.
GOERZ
Binoculars.
HALL, LAW & Co.
CO. HING & SHIPBUILDING MATERIALS, SHIP. CHANDLERS & HARDWARE MERCHANTS.
PHONE CENTRAL No. 1116.
25, WING WOD ST."
Central.
has
JAPANESE NAVAL
DISASTER.
on the sea bottom, and is damaged three years in sucression by the and from his other organs he appear- in the conning tower, and flooded same school. it becomes their own to be a very healthy child.
AR entries close on in the forward compartment. the property.
Two eye-witnesses gave corrobora- occupants of which, including the March 31st. S. P. D. Cartlidgetive evidence, stating that they saw Commander, are believed to bebas odered his services, to encou- dead. Communications establish-rage amateurs who rare to consult two children on the pavement on
the left side of the road ed by underwater telephone with him at the V. H. C. any evening.
was
They
#p
the after compartment reveal that Sir Claud Severn will present ran across the road and an Itwo engineer officers and sixteen the Hongkong Riiiined Association proaching ear coming from the west men are still living but facing Shield and the prizes in connection knocked over one of the children,
at the V. B. C. on{wbo
the deceased Both ja horrible death from slow suf-therewith
focation. Rescue work is being the night of April 1th, when witnesses stated that the ear was harried and air tubes are being smoking concert will be held. to going very fast and that both the clubs are front and the back wheels ran over introduced. The collision occur which members of red as the vessel was coming to invited. The presentation the surface, causing the breaking originally dated for 21st inst., but the deceased. They also said that of a joint in the conning tower. alkolic Union Club are the win when the chikiren run out from the was unavoidable postponed. The the car was about 12 yards away ners, with the Chinese Club rua- pavement and that it did not pull up till it was another 12 yards away. was sounded and that the people One of them said that the -born
shouted "Strike him." The driver. then looked around and went away.
Reuter.
Crew's Appeal.
Sasebo, March 20-The crew of the submarine which sank yes terday morning at first answeren by signal saying. “Quick, „we are gasping." bu: since last night there bas been Renter
TO
answer.
ners-up.
formulable programime for the Thirty three events make up the Chab's Athletic Sports, to be he held on the Hongkong F. C.;ground at Happy Valley, on 20th April Among these are a ladies one mile returning with a policeman and cycle race. B veteran race for took the deceased to hospital gentlemen over 40 years of age.
Mr. Kong. manager of the Moon 20 yards flat race for soldiers and Garage, then gave evidence, and sailors in uniform post entries. and tugs of war fepez, and between at be
was driving along
Crew Still Alive. Tokyo, March 20.-Rescuers have established the fact that eighteen men were still alive this morning jaboard the submarize 43.-Reuter- Indian Regiments and Indian Catchick Street when two children the footpath, and Police The marathon race will ran out from
At Pokfulam Police being too near to stop he swerved ominence Station and the course from to his right, hitting the deceased there will be via Pokfulam with his modguard. Hond to Peak Hotel, on to new
AMERICA'S SHIPPING
LAWS..
JAPAN'S OBJECTIONS TO
PROPOSED MEASURES.
Tokyo. March The execution of article 25 of the American Ship ping Law, giving preferential rail- way rates to cargo carried to and,
motor road (Stubbs Road), to Cross-examined. Mr. Kong said Morrison Hill Gap Road, along this that he was on the left side, and rund to Hongkong F. C. ground, that the people carried the boy over are round the course and finish to the other side. He was not on at tape in front of Stand
the right side of the road and his Entries for all events close on
from America by American vessels. 1st. April at 6 p... and intending is regarded as seriously damazing competitors should apply to Mr. Japan shipping in the Pacific R. C. Witchell, at the . B. C., for The Japanese Ambassador has been entry forms.
instructed to protest on the ground
that the article violates articles one and six of the Treaty of Commerce and Narization of 1911,
In some quarters the enforcement
the law is considered as imprac
ticable in view of existing con
FOOTBALL.
CLUB V. SOUTH CHINA.
car was going at the speed of about
to 11 miles an hour.
After Mr. Kong's evidence the jury stopped the case and said that they were satisfied that death was due to accident and they attached n blame to anyone.
AN OLD "SWOT."
The following will represent the tracts. It is understood that the Cub in their 11. Division Leagu question of reprisals is under dis match with South China on Clus! mision, in the event of satisfaction, Happy Valles en Saturday Sailed in the "Birkenhead."
6. Rodger: 1. T. Buston, U. È. not being obtainable diplomatically. Bishop. A. Mair, J, Stewart, G. At his home in Battersea, aged Angus; G. Watson A. S. Forsyth 91, recently died Bandmaster Capt.1. 8. D. Begg, H. G.John Gready. He joined the Howard, E. W. Railton..
Second Battalion Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, now
-Reater
CRICKET.
HONGKONG C. C. ». KOWLOON C., C.
Mr. Wilton's Departure.
A staunch supporter will be known as the Queen's Royal Re- absent from the Clit stand togiment, at Athlone, his birthplace. The following will represent the morrow is the pervm of Mr. B. in 1847, when he was 14. First s Howloon Cricket Club in their Wilton, President of the Club. drummer, be became a handsman, League match against the Hong who leaves for home on the Xaldern but was a combatant in the Kaffir kons Cricket Club on the latter's at a complimentary dinner to War of 1851 and the China Wr ground at 2.15 p.m. on Saturday: Mr. Wilton in the Hoogkong Hotel of 1851. He afterwards served E. E Lindsell (Capt. A. Winst Monday evening, he was pr for 12 years in India, becoming Hamsar, B. Pestonji. S. Jex, H.ented with a dressing case suitably bandmaster of his regiment. His G. Wallington. 3. C. Fletcher, F. inscribed an 31rs. Wilton received service extended over 50 years W. Howell, L. A. R. Duaran, R. crystal set from members of the 32 years in the Regular Army and 18 years with the Volunteers. Earnshaw, C. Earnshaw. To Lag. Club.
Kowloon C. C. 2nd XI v.
Navy 2nd XI.
Mr J. McCubbin Chairman When he went to the Cape he H. K. F. Coccupied the chair sailed in the ill-fated Birkenhead Kowloon Cricket Club 2nd XI in and in a few well-chosen remarks on her second and las: voyage. their match against the Navy 2nd regarding Mr. Wilton long and A man of fine figure, he was XI, on the K. C. C. ground on useful Resociation with the Club active to the last, walking four or Saturday, will be represented by roads the presentation. Mr. Wilton five miles a day. Colonel J. Mac- A. 9. Brawn, E. J. Edwards, Ain reply expressed his regret at kenzie Rogan, late of the Cold- R. F. Karen, 0. 3. Raven, B. leaving the Colony and gave a brief stream-Guards, who was one of Petheram. A. J. Kew, J. C. Long, account of bis connection with Gready's oldest friends, says:
In the Army he was recognized W. L. Wenser, W. J. Woolley, F.football in Hongkong, Oliver, . M. Jack.
In response to Mr. Wilton's toast by his colleagues as one of the
who men
left "Hongkong Football Club, Mr. ablest A. S. Forsyth (Capt. Soccer X1 Kneller Hall. It was be, with
Fixties The following will represent Civil replied for the Soccer Section and others, in the Service on the Chinese P. C. ground Mr. H. R. Forsyth (Capt. Rugby seventies who put an end to the at 2.15 pm, Saturday.-A. E.XI) replied for the Rugger Section. foreign element in British Army Wood (Captain), R. E. O. Bird. E. Other speeches were made by Mr. music. In those days two-thirds W. Hamilton, J. H. Nihill, F. J. J. W. Gloyn and Mr. J. Stewart of the bandmasters in the Army! Ling, B.D. Evans. F.H. Holdman, Mr. O.. Skinner and others con-were-Germans and it was men F. Baker, W. H. Edmonds, P. T. tributed to the musical part of the like bandmaster Gready who had
all the spade work to do. Lamble, R. C. Witchell.
Civil Service v. University
Past and Present.
programme.
ever
and
Arts & Crafts
Shanghai.
Ornamental Fibrous Plaster Celling & Friezes. Imitation Marbla.
Ornamental-Marble Castings.
Statuary Figures in Marble Stone or Bronze Decorated Leaded Glass. Architectural Joinery.
Designs & Estimates
Submitted..
CLARK'S REDUCING BATH SALTS FOR STOUT PEOPLE
The action of these salts in reducing oxcess of fat or Adipose tissue is marvellous.
To be obtained from: -
THE COLONIAL DISPENSARY.
14, Queen's Road,
Telephone 1877.
PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT
· Mr. F C. HIGGINS, formerly with
J. T. SHAW of Pedder Street. Will commence business as Gentlemen's
HIGH CLASS
TAILOR
at 7, Ice Housa St. (next Hughes & Hough) on April ist 1924.
A TRIAL SOLICITED.
J. T.
SHAW
—LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S TAILOR-
TELEPHONE CENTRAL #92-
NEW SHIPMENT OF SPRING SUITINGSJUST ARRIVED. INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY INVITED.
11, Beaconsfield Arcade.
(Opposite City Hall
A permanent roofing at a price competitive with corrugated iron. "ITALIT"
"The perfected red and grey corrugated cement- asbestos
ROOFING
The Inspecting Engineer to the Crown
Agents for the Colonies
has conducted 20 in- conclu- teresting and sive series of tests on
**ITALIT "
and a copy of his report, togather with full partí- culars of "ITALIT," will be forwarded post free on request.
"ITALIT
provides the mari- mum in durability and safety at a
minimum coat.
Dellvered or fixed in say quantity anywhere. Just ask for a copy of the "ITALIT" Booklet,
STOCK CARRIED BY
SHEWAN TOMES & CO.
HONGKONG & CANTON.
SOLE AGENTS
MORISON PIANUS,
Specially built for this Climate, Cash or easy payments.
TSANG FOOK PIANO Telephone 2127.
GO.,
84a, Wanchal Road,
HONGKONG HARDWARE CO.
"TAI LEE CHAN.
ESTD. 1884
METAL GOODS and HARDWARES
Tel No. 0.1993.
119 Jeriols Ariel