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HOTELS.
THE
HONGKONG
HONGKONG HOTEL: REPULSE BAY HOTEL: PEAK HOTEL Telegraphic Address: "KREMLIN, HONGKONG.
AND
SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL; PALACE HOTEL; MAJESTIC HOTEL.
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Telegraphio Addrose: "CENTRAL, SHANGHAI.”
HOTELS.
LIMITED.
In association, with the Grand Hotel Doo Wagone Lits, Poking.
KING EDWARD HOTEL Meals can be had as follows:- Broakfast 7.30 a.m.-10 a.m. $1.00 per Cover
1.00 p.m.- 2
$1.00 p.m. Tiffin Dinner 7.30 p.m. 9 p.m. $1.25 Nothing to equal it at the price in the Colony.. CENTRAL LOCATION
Electric Lifts and Lighting, Telephones on each floor.
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Hotel Launch moots all Stoamors.
TELEPHONE: C.-373...
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TEL. ADD. VICTORIA J. H. WITCHELL,
Manager.
KOWLOON HOTEL
PREMIER HOTEL IN KOWLOON
Modorn Toilet System;
Elovator and Telophones to oach floor, Smoking Room and Saloon, Bar. First Class Billiard Table
Recently renovated throughout.
Manager's Personal Attention
WM. HAROLD PERRY
Tels. K. 608-609.
Cables KOWLOTEL. HONGKONG
PALACE HOTEL.
Manager
Tel. Address "PALACE." Tel, Kowloon No. 3
Three minutes from Kowloon Wharf, Ferry and Rallway Station. Entirely under English Management. Electric Light and Fans through- out. Every Room with Private Bath. Lounge, Bar and Billiard-Rooms. Unrivalled Cuisine under the personal supervision of the proprietress. Terme moderato. Special terms to familles on application to:
Mrs. J. H. OXBERRY. Proprietress."
EUROPE
After-dinner dancing every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Cables :-
"EUROPE"
Singapore.
HOTEL
SINGAPORE.
Grill
THE EUROPE HOTEL. LTD.
Arthur E. Odell, Managing-Director.
QUEEN'S
Mon. and Tues,
March 21 & 22
at 9.30 p.m.
JASCHA HEIFETZ
Prices. $6, $4 & $3 Booking at Moutrie's
E. HING & CO.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
MORE. YANGTSZE INCIDENTS.
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LABOUR PARTY'S POLICY.
Who is to Pay the Bill?
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1927.
MEN'S HEADWEAR.
PLUME VERSUS BOWLER
HAT.
"A bowler hat is a poor sub- stitute for a dashing plume, at our starehod collars look very mean compared with the wide lace falla of Stuart days."
London, Mar. 8. Mr. J. R. Clynes in ro-stating the Labour Party's polley in China,.de- In these words a writer in the clared that the opposition had never Tailor and Cutter laments that attempted to negotiate with any "the golden age of men's dreas one in China, as that was the res has long since passed." He is ponsibility of Ministers-(Conser- vative cheers). The Opposition had moved to do so by the exhibition called for peaceful negotiations of Flemish and Belgian art at the men por- and there was not a single objec Royal Academy. The tlonable word, dangerous to our trayed by Vandyck and Rubens national interest, in any statement thrill him. by anyone authorised to speak for the Opposition.
A striking portrait by Van Dyck is that of the Earl of Bedford, Mr. H. W. Looker (Conservative) He wears a scarlet doublet trim- and Mr. Ian Macpherson (Li-med with gold, and carries a scur beral) supported the Government's
et mantle over his arm. His lone policy.
Com. Kenworthy (Labour) in hair falle over a wide laco collar opposing the sending of troops to The sleeves are slashed and the Shanghai, asked whether the bottom of the breeches garnished wealthy Shanghai colony and with gold looped cords and white Municipality were going to con-lace. A belmet and eulrass are tribute towards the cost of the lying on the ground, and the black force. He remarked that troops hat is held in the left hand. had been sent from India without the sanction of the Assembly and it looked very much as if we should have to pay for it.
What an inspiration for a 1927 tailor!
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But it is the modern treatment Com. Wedgwood urged the Gov- ernment to come to a settlement of legs that grieves the writer and recognise the Southern Co most:-- vernment as the Government of ChinaReuler,
PRECAUTIONS NOT EXCESSIVE.
Britain's Double Course.
London, Mar, 8.
"G.B.S." AT HOME.
WIFE WITH VIEWS OF
. HER OWN,
London. When asked recently to constribute to a symposium on marringe, George Bernard Shaw replied, "No man dare write the truth about marriage while his wife lives. Unless, that is, he hates her, like Strindberg-and f don't,"
Since Mra. Shaw's appearance
and personality are little known to
of their inner circle of the general public, only a few chosen friends realized the true signifie- ance of Shaw's reply.
Admirers, who have from a distance followed Shaw for almost lifetime, are sometimes more than a little shocked on finding Mrs. Shaw, the former Mias Char- latt Payne-Townsend, a woman of decided views of her own on many of them, no subjects. In some doubt, she comes in serious con- troversy with her famous hus- band.
Despite her devotion for her husband, she has never given way to his vegetarian, views and is sit at the consequently able to table across from her husband eating a large juicy steak while he
nibbles at his hoiled potatoes. carrota. The breeches of the Van Dyck brussels sprouts and period followed the natural line Their maid enn frequently ace a ot the lex, and are Infinitely pre-look of envy, in Shaw's eyes and ferable to the plus fours and rid-one of amusement in his wife's s Mrs. Shaw jibes him about his jing breeches of to-day.
"rabbit food."
Man hides his legs in long tubes
Moodful and eccentric to the ut- ef cloth which cover his ankles; while woman, being economicalmost while dealing with great or If nothing else, has small publle men, George Bernard Shaw's home life is noteworthy for its calm and peace, and he and Mrs. Shaw settle points of policy in running a home with a severity. which only, nearly 30 years of mar! rled fe en bring.
In the House of Commons, Sirin material L. Worthington-Evans (Minister clipped her skirt until it is only for War) said that the Government half a garment: had been advised that their pre- Our age, concludes the scribe, cautions were adequate and not has brought comforts and luxurias excessive. There was nothing pro-
unknown to our ancestors, but vocative about sending troops to China and it was no attack on the with them died the art of dress. Chinese. He hoped there would be na attack, and the troops at Shang- hai would be sufficient force not to invite any attack. If there was no. attack they would certainly not be used.
IN KIUKIANG.
(Continued From Pajje 1.)
- Although honoured several Limes by the Royal Society of Aris, Shaw has never joined that or- ganization, apparently consider ing it too "highbrow" for all avow ed socialist. Now £uent lin- guist and before her marriage an extensive traveller, Mrs. Shaw the membership in the holis Royal Society of Arts which is felt necessary for the family.
The Government were satisfied with the double course they had taken; namely, willingness to nego-Concession was held recently on st. Kiangwo. The tiate and the protection of British board the nationals. They were willing to Council for 1927 was elected and negotiate on the terms that had then the meeting adjourned sine
To Show "Charlotte," as he al- been made public whenever there die. The Municipal Police are all was a Chinese Goverment willing doing.duty under the Provisional ways refers to her, is the only and able to continue those negotia- Administration and so will not be really capable woman in the worl tions. Meanwhile, it was intended paid any longer, out of the funds while "G. B. S." as she calls him, to give protection to their nationals. of the British Municipal Council. receives all of his mothering and The Shanghai estimates were it is said their pay is to be setursing from the kindly wife who carried by 303 votes to 124.-part from some of the numerous is overshadowed by his reputation, taxes now collected in the Con- cession.
Reuter.
BRITISH POLICY.: Sir Austen Chamberlain Re-states II,
Geneva, Mar. 8.
There is, for instance, a How tax on all Post Office parcels of 15 per cent, plus 1 per cent. surtax, total 6 per cent. Why they can- not call it 6 per cent. from the Addressing foreign journalists, start is a puzzle known only to Sir Austen Chamberlain said that those responsible for these disre the British policy towards the putable and involved forms, of Chinese aspirations was a liberal D11C. We were looking forward to the time when a Government in China adopts a code of civilisation and brings up its administration
extortion.
The four-miles-long tramway
MEN'S WEAR.'
WHAT PARIS IS GOING TO
DECREE
Parisian
Paris
dressmakers
Entertainments.
QUEEN'S
To-day Only
"SALLY, IRENE & MARY"
WORLD
TO-DAY ONLY
5.15 and 9.15
RICHARD DIX
in
THE SHOCK PUNCH
STAR
TO-DAY ONLY
5.15 to 8.45 and at 9.10
CONSTANCE TALMADGE
IN
DULCY
The Tale of a Dumb-Belle
EMPIRE'S GLORY AUCTIONED.
FURNISHINGS OF FAMOUS
THEATRE SOLD:""
Sentiment at
HOW TO BE BOLD.
THE 'GO-TO-SLEEP' METHOD OF SELF-CONFIDENCE.
Paris.-How to cure timidity or
the doomed Em-lack of confidence was recently pire in Leicester-square was sub-explained in a Paris Court by Dr. nierged on a recent morning by method is said to have met with wave of commercialism.
The last scenes in the famous are not devoting their entire at- tention to woman's wants. They theatre, previous to its demolition,
Merginie, a specialist
considerable success.
whose
His patients are asked to read,
have decided that mere man needs were being enacted; furnishings, after going to bed. from a lumin to modern requirements. He hop-track at Walsall to the village of just as much attention. One of wardrobes, stage properties-allus plate, a short sentence, and to ed the civil war would soon end Walsall Wood is to be scrapped their first dictates is that evening had been ticked in lots; and un-repeat It until they go to sleep. and a stable Government be in-and a service of motor-omnibuses dress must no longer be simple emotional bidders, cautiously mak-his treatment lasts eight nights, stalled. He added that nobody introduced.
black. Blue and even light purple ing advances principally in single diilerent sentence appearing on are the coloure indicated. An im-shillings, were dispersing the set-the luminous plate cach night. portant point is that the under-ting of many a glittering produc-, tion. The curtain will be rung down on the series of sales or Friday.
felt that the intervention of the League would be useful-Renter. KUOMINTANG DELEGATES. Invitation to European Trade Unionists..
Amsterdam, Mar. 8.
troops are being sent East, we wear of the well dressed man must were informed that no informa-match, for instance if one wears tion to that effect has been receiv-a royal blue tail coat he must ed.in authoritative circles.
have pale blue underwear with an initial in a darker shade.
KIUKIANG LOSSES.
Mr. Chen's Official Letter.
In contrast to the resplendent silk hat and evening gown of sen- timent which collected at the con- cluding theatrical performance in the theatre a few nights ago, the (writes a Daily Chronicle repre- spirit of commerce yesterday
guished.
Funeral Knell.
The auctioneer's rostrum was
thug:
ཐཱ་
1.-"I am calm.". 2-"I am at ease." 3.I speak clearly." 4.I am master of myself." "My look dominates." 6.My assurance, is increas
ing." 7.-"My mind is clear.". A-I have now self-confidence." Dr. Merginie had been called to the Court because he employed, in
connection with the luminous plate, a man named Detriteaux, who is not a doctor, and who had been charged with
the illegal
Some Cures.
For the defence which was
Mr. Chan Ku-yen, representing
Three liners have just brought the China Trade Union Congress
ever a throng of buyers from New and Mr. Li Suhan-sing, represent-
The following letter from Mr. York, Chicago, Denver and San ing the Kuomintang Executive Committee have interviewed Mr. Eugene Chen to Sir Miles Lampson Francisco who will take back Brown, Secretary of the Interna-covers the settlement of the Bri-home the latest Gallic contribu-sentative) was notably undistin-
They have tion to men's wear. tional with the object of securing tish losses at Klukiang: sympathetic action by European "I have the honour to transmit noted that bright colours are go- Trade Unionists and inducing a herewith cheque for forty thou-ing to be the rule not only in delegation of the International sand dollars (40,000) in full settle- women's apparel but also for men. One of the best known tailor: Federation of Trade Unions tomont of all lossca suffered by Bri- visit China and investigate, local-tish subjects during the recent dis- declares that various shades of placed just in front of the band exercise of the art of medicine," ly, the recent happening, parti-turbances, at Kiukiang, in accord-mauve will be the prevailing style pit, and a space had been cleare cularly the position of Chinese ance with the terms of the agree-next summer. With such a suit around it in the stalls to permit the closer concentration of buyers, Trade Unionista and the shootings ment concluded on February 20th the well dressed man will have a in Shanghai.
last. It is understood that with a pale mauve shirt and a dark mauv. some of whom, however, electel that "timidity is not an illness" The proposal will be considered view to avoiding delay and ex-necktie and a pair of dark snake to loll in the plush fautuil seats hosts of witnesses were at hand, including an artillery captain and at the next meeting of the Inter-pense involved in a joint inquiry skin shoes, Snakeskin, by the further back.
two advocates Who formerly national Federation of Trade into each individual claim, theway, is to have great popularity
Yellow-shaded lampa threw 1 Unions Executive at the end of British authorities will
sme in all kinds of leather goods. restrained light over the scene, hesitated and stuttered in a man- April,
When Now the advocates address their Both these Kuomintang repre- the responsibility of settling the
with funereal finality. sentatives are returning to Clilna individual claims of the British Lizard skin in dark shades is alsu and the auctioneer's hammer feliner to prejudice their careers. at the end of March, after estab-subjects concerned which will be going to be popular for shoes.
With regard to feminine styles someone speculatively tested a set courts with a most perfect self- various subjected to detailed scrutiny and
of tubular bells at the side It control, lishing relations with
Agreeing that timidity is not an - European countries and also Chi- strictly limited to the direct losses there is not much new.. Variegat-
was so "liness" the Court dismissed the the old theatre-there nese seamen in various ports.-covered by the agreement of Feb. ed colour is the keynote. The sounded like the death-knell of 20th. It is further understood short skirt remains. Plaids and
mournful a note in the unexpected case...".
This Court report may recall the that copies of statements of claim oral prints will be favoured i
sounds. and other relevant papers will be spring. The dressmakers hace
In the upper circle, hanging on method of the late Dr. Coue, who, javailable for inspection by the re- aimed at simplicity, with fewer
presentative of the Nationalist Go: bends and more
art. The most lines as in a "junk" shop, were five or six years ago, startled tho ly ballets; and behind the fire-method of keeping always well and proof curtain, with its legend "For merry and bright, by repeating thino especial safety," biding the constantly the formula, "Every stage was as curious & collection day, in every way, I grow better of properties (thick with dust) as and better." Dr. Coue died last ever straddled the nightmare of a year. general dealer.
Reuter.
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The British troopship Megantic vernment and that in the event popular colours will be light red. costumes that had graced spright-world with his "auto-suggestion"
over
"MEGANTIC HERE. Bound for Home.
arrived in Hongkong this morning of any balance: remaining from Shanghai or her way Home, after settlement of all claims, such reen, beige, grey and blue.
So that American customers She will probably leave to-morrow balance will be returned by H.B.M. and will be taking with her a few Government to the Nationalist Go- need not wait for a month or more details and men Invalided fromvernment.
for a Paris gown one designer has Hongkong's original garrison.
"The departure of the Megantic "I avail myself of this oppor has arranged to have his model. for Home," said a military officer tunity to renew to you the assur. wirelessed to the United States a in conversation with a Telegraph ance of my highest consideration, few hours after their creation. representative this morning, "in--(Signed) Eugene Chen, Minia-The model is photographed, spe-, cially trained artists put in the dicates the slight prospect of the ter of Foreign Affairs." return of British troops to Eng- Mr. O'Malley's reply to this necessary detaile and the pictures land for some time to come."
letter acknowledges receipt of the is flashed over the occan for re- With regard to a rumour car-cheque and accepts it in full production the same day in New rent in the Colony that more settlement..
Yark or Chicago.
Lord Lister's centenary is to be celebrated in London in April, held in Westminster. Abbey. when a memorial service will be
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A memorial to the. Inte Israel Zangwill is to be organised, Itt the form of a Zangwill Colony, in Russia, where the novelist devoted
Tórritoral Organisation. much interest through the Jewish,