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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.
Telegraphie Address: "CENTRAL, SHANGHAL”
HOTELS.
! LIMITED.
In association with the Grand Hotel
Das Wagons Lits, Peking.
·KING, EDWARD HOTEL.
Most Modern and Central Hotel In the Colony, all Bed Rooms newly renovated and installed with Box Spring Bods, Hot and Cold Water, also Telephone,
Hotet launch meets all steamers.
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($25 for thirty Timlin Tickets can be had at the Office of the above
Hatol.)
Tel. Add:-"Victoris."
NOTEL
HOTELS OF
Tolophone C, 878
J. H. WITCHELL, / Manager.
DISTINCTION
ZENDIEL BOAVOITA
The Kowloon Hotel Kowloon.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
MONDAY, MARCH 19,
1928
BRITISH MINISTER ARRIVES IN SHANGHAI
Sir Miles Lampson, the British Minister to Peking, is seen Inspecting the Guard of
Honour on his arrival in Shanghai last week,
AMUSING SHANGHAI
INCIDENT.
BANDITS PLUNDER BIG TOWN.
RICKSHA COOLIE IN FROCK OVER A MILLION DOLLARS
COAT.
Shanghai at any time is a city of incongruities. They crop up at all times, on all sides. But we have yet to see something better or worse than a ricksha coolie in a Derby hat and--believe it or not a frock coat.
the first time he ambled along be
TAKEN IN LOOT.
'300 ARE KIDNAPPED.
Hankow, Mar. 9.
News was received at military headquarters yesterday to the effect that Sinchowchen in the
NAVAL WEDDING AT THE CATHEDRAL.
MISS IRIS THORNHILL-
LIEUT, PEYTON,
Grent interest was taken in a pretty naval wodding at St. John's Cathedral this afternoon, when Miss Iris McCoan Thornhill, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Thornhill, was married to Lieutenant Richard Anthony Pey- ton, R.N., youngest son of Mr. and
Where he got the combination is wangehow district, about 120 Mrs. L. A. Peyton, of Pinner, Eng- from this centre, had been plun-land. The bride is one of Hong- not so puzzling as the pride anddered by a huge gang of armed kong's most popular young ladica, apparent nonchalance with which | brigands,
her parents having long resided in he Worc it. Jaunty 18 any These brigands were reported to the Colony, whilst the bridegroom schoolboy wearing long trousers for number over a thousand and all is a well-known officer of H. M. S. were armed, which has led the au- Argus. There was a large-atten- therities to the conclusion that dance of guests, including many of they might have been soldiers who the bridegroom's brother officers.
The bride, who was given away munist virus, !
by her father, presented a charm- ing appearance in her mediaeva}- style gown of brocaded georgette. over flesh-pink georgette, with train,. tulle veil and orange blos
The Premier Hotel in Kowloon with all modern conveniences,tween the shafts of his rickasha, High Class Cusine and Table Appointments. Wonderful view of the heedless of the surprise he occasion-have been infected with the com- Harbour and Peak; and five minutes from the Ferry, 'Wharves anded on all sides. Railway Station, Representative meets all steamers,
Daily Rates from Monthly Rates from
....
... $ 6.00. $130.00.
Under the Personal Supervision and attention of
MR. & MRS. H. J. WHITE.
Cablen. "Kowlotel." Kowloon.
Tel. No. K.608 & IL.009.
PALACE HOTEL.
Tel. Kowloon No. 8
Tel. Address "PALACE."
Three minutes from Kowloon Wharf, Ferry and Railway Station. Entirely, under English Management. Electrice Light and Fan throughout. Every Room with Private Bath. Lounge, Bar and Billiard-Rooms. Unrivalled Cuisine under the personal supervision of the proprietress. Terms moderate. Special terms to families on application to:
Mrs, J. II. 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.
THE HOTEL RIVIERA
MACAO
Cable Address:—'' RIVIERA,`` MACAO",
EMBODYING THE LUXURIES OF MODERN HOTEL CONSTRUCTION
THE FINAL EXPRESSION OF COMFORT AND SERVICE
Printed and Published for the Proprietors by ÁLEZÉS MORLEY, at 1 and 5, Wyndham Street, in the City of Victoria, Hongkong,
In any case the whole town has been pretty thoroughly looted. Commencing with two large pawn
Some foreigners laughed outright, others gazed in- credulous, and even some Chinese, gaping as they will at the least sight unusual, halted and gazed shops, the Tao Hain and Tho Ych soms. She carried a beautiful
the whole town was combed for sheaf of Hilics. after the novelty.
portable loot, and it was reported But barefooted, his lower extrem-that they had succeeded in getting Thornhill (sister), Miss Marjory Attending the bride were Mias itles 'covered by ordinary patch-| work trousers of cheap blue cloth away with between one and two Parsons and Miss Marigold Sorby as flower girls. They looked ex- he ignored them all. With the rim million dollars worth. of the "bowler" jammed tightly 'Not content with ordinary loot,tremely pretty in pink taffeta pic- down to rest on his.cars, the tight-after taking their pick they select ture frocks with lace caps, their fitting broadcloth buttoned securely led about three hundred of the in- bouquets being of pink rosea.. around the waist, the "clawham-habitants both male and fenule The bride's mother was attired mer" tail flapping at every stride, and carried them off for ransom. in a gown of powder blue georgette he trotted soberly on. Shanghai According to the report these and ince, with grey picture hat, people took not the slightest notice and she carried a bouquet of ten of the local authorities and it is roses. suggested that the band were, com- Lieutenant A. A. Murray, R.N.. posed of soldiers of either the 12th of H.M.S. Argus, was the "best or 30th Army who have a very bad man," whilst Mrs. Greig was at the reputation in the district.
Times.
GRASS SHOES FOR TROOPS.
400,000 PAIRS WANTED BY
NATIONALISTS.
orkan.
The officiating clergyman was The local garrison authorities.
the very Rey. Dean Swann, assist. here were yesterday afternoon dis-ed by the Rev. E. S. Ulyatt, of cussing the expediency of dis-
H.M.S. Argus. patching troops from here, but up to the time of going to press no
effect.-Central China Post.
The military headquarters of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek in Nan-orders had been issued to this king has sent a message to Canton) ordering that 400,000 pairs of grass shoes be made in Kwang.
After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Hongkong Hotel, at which Lieut. and Mrs. Peyton received the congratulations of their numerous friends and the usual toasts were honoured..
The honeymoon is being spent
dress being a grey two-piece suit, with grey shoes and stockings. Lieut. and Mrs. Poyton are leaving for England on Saturday next.
tung for the use of the Nationalist MARINE COURT CASES.at Fanling, the bride's going-away
soldiers taking part in the cam- paign against the Fengtien troops.
These shoes are the same kind) as those worn by chair and ricksha coolies in Hongkong, and, accord- ing to the Chinese, are very suit- able for mountain climbing.
FINES IMPOSED ON JUNK PEOPLE.
CAR REVENUE “FRAUD."..
Dublin, Feb. 16. Mr. Cussen, Senior District Jus- tice, delivered judgment in Dublin
At the Murine Court this morn- ing,, before Commdr. J. B. Newill, Canton report says that the D.S.O., R.N., Lau Shui-fuk and Ho authorities have decided that Kong, masters of cargo boats, were those shoes be forwarded in a charged together with five others, few days. Shoe-makers in Can- with having anchored within 100 ton city have received orders for yards of low water mark during to-day in the case of the Revenue against Messrs. 100,000 pairs of these shoes, while dark hours. The defendants all Commissionera
|John McEntaggart ́and . H. Mc- in other districts of Kwangtung; pleaded guilty. Including Namhal, Punyee, Sun- Inspector, Brown, in charge of Entaggart and the L. E. P. Trans- wuf, Tofshan, and Koyow, the the case, pressed for a conviction, port Company, who were summon- manufacture of the remaining as there had been an immense ed for not declaring the proper 900,000 pairs will be expedited.. amount of trouble in dealing with value of seven Citroen care. Im-
these craft. The s... Kwong Sal ported into the Free State. and the B...Kwong Tang, had ro- The Magistrate sald there were purled that, when bertiiing, their 85 summonses, and the penaltics sidelights had been damaged by claimed would amount to about junks closing in on the wharf, £500,000.
NIKKILASAN CHINA EXHIBITION PLANS,
MANY ATTRACTIONS ARE PROMISED.
None of the accused was holding a Ife had no doubt that Meaars, permit for-working cargo, - Citroen were the gainers, and he Observing that Laŭ Shul-fuk had was forced to the conclusion that two previous convictions and Ho the fraud was deliberate, as there. Kong one, his Worship inflicted a was no evidence that Mesars. Mc- of the The various committees concern-fine of $25, with the usual alterna Entaggart's were aware
fraud, ed in the forthcoming China Ex-tive on the first defendant and a
fine of $20 in the case of Ho Kong. He thought justice would be hibition being held under the aus- The remaining five defendants were done if the proper duty on the pices of St. Andrew's Church are actively engaged in,completing the mulcted in fines of $10, with the cars was paid forthwith, with arrangements to make, the event a great success.
costs.
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?.
The following are the replies to to-day's questions
usual: alternatives.
The case of the Golden Star was A large number of rare and re-opened on Saturday, when his valuable exhibits has been secured, Worship referred to Regulation 21 whilst amongst the demonstrations of Table M., of the Ordinance.10 will be the making of fire-crackers, of 1899, which provided that it was in which a harmless non-explosive necesary to give notice of approach imitation of gunpowder will be not been given in the case.
when required. Such evidence had
1. Because the Board of Admiralty, never cesses work day or night. . Hissing, which used.
(has expressly been forbidden since 1604, 1. Under the circumstances, the $5 An "Indulgence, lasued by: Albot Bant and The entertainments, of which there will be many, will include discharged, with a recommendation London fridge einleg scend and Vauxhall fina, was remitted and the defendant pried by Caxton on December 18, 2418, -4. At Oklahoma, USA. 5, Westminster Bridge Chinese boxing and marionetta shows,whilst there will also be a that the Harbour Master should bridge third 8.-11 was first devised in 185
by M. Henri Dunant, a Frías. 7. The word ascertain whether the provisions of Helium at selstreim, pear specially-arranged Chinese restauris regulation should be amended. Frankfort. Batel chain, 450ft: long, is
ant.
...
In connexion with the Exhibition, there will be special, Intercessions ut
keina embedded ka ii. 10. Among the truan aures of the Sultans of Tarkay at Blamboul. 11. Professor Robert Condit,, who as Mint, U.S.A, L. constructing a rocket in which ba Next year the Everton Football: will try to reach the planet Venu, "İZ A
Wednesday evening's service in St Club will celebrate their Jubilee. Andrew's Church.
erom-country rucs, with a distant church steeple as the trafng volat..
SUPREME ROMANCE
The wonderful story of a little Paris waif who climbed from the depths of degradation to the heights of happiness!
7TH. HEAVEN
With
JANET GAYNOR & CHARLES FARRELL
SPECIAL INCIDENTAL BONG.
At 6.00 & 9.15. Miss Aileen Woods Sings "Diane"
AT THE
QUEEN'S
TO-DAY TO SATURDAY
-TIMES & PRICES
At 2.30 At 6,00 & 5.15.
$1.20, 80 cts., 60 cts., & 40 cts.
$2.00, $1.20, 80 cts, & 50 cts. Service men in vallorm 80 Cents to back' stalls and 40 Chats to front stalls at all perforibancas.
A popular cowboy star in a stirring drama of the West!-
In
TUMBLING RIVER
•Also-
ELEGY"
AT THE
WORLD
Orchestra 5.15 -9.20.
TOM MIX
and
TONY
The Wonder
Horse.
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY Interpratér 2,30°8′ 7,15,-
THE COMEDY of an artist bachelor who pre- tended he was a wild man from the West to win over his sweetheart's dad-
BARU LAEMMLE prakti
PG Wodehouse". Onet Story
Small Bachelor
BARBARA KENT.. ANDRE BERANGER
A Universal Picture
A WILLIAM A. SEITER PRODUCTION Based on the delightful magazine story of the same name.
AT THE
STAR
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY Continuous 2.80 to 11:15,