1 Head-gear.
OUR BRITISH CROSSWORDS
Across
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7 An Eastern season that is on be
fore long after a considerable number.
8 When wounds in the back should
be more frequent.
10 A gleaner who became merelleas when not so many followed her. 11 Imagine,
12 Black guards, possibly,
15 Distinctly unfriendly.
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10 Allied like benevolent com-
munist.
17 You'll have a starting point ir you get uncle and us mixed up In it.
20 In bland style.
22-Coin that might replace n klynn-
ture.
23 Loud noise that suggests
circular band.
24 Hero is what you require.
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27 This is not so nice when involved
in a rest.
28 A bird beginning with a rather
unrefined expletive.
29 I've heard the term applied to a
bannnuskin
(two words).
on
Down
the pavement
1 Time presented at meetings.
2 There's lots of it in an empty
one.
3 Jumpers are a trifle demode, but
they are in evidence here.
4 What Austrailan crowds de, for
the troops.
•
come a delt, if he could achieve a D.
.
5 How cally this singer might be.
Joseph was one.
7 A sorg in a nierman's heart
might float on the surface.
9 Next Wednesday (three words).
13 A Verili transcription?
14 Organ-building should be one of
this town's industries.
18 If a lady drops it, no gentleman
will pick it up.. Would
19
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uld appear to be frightened RO much in the Midsummer Night's Dream music.
20 Deneres, perhaps, the dentist's
locum.
21 One of two hunian spheres.
2 Figures in the marriage, and
after the funeral, servlee.
20 Employer.
Saturday's Solation. BETROUBADOURI
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A NEW EMPIRE
MANCHU DYNASTY IN MANCHUKUO
BANKRUPTCY COURT.
TWO DISCHARGES GRANTED
BY CHIEF JUSTICE
Stanley Greenwood applied to the Court for his discharge from bank- ruptcy on Saturday and after one creditor bad withdrawn his opposi tion; the Chief Justice, Mr. 3. R. Wood, assented to the applicaton.
Changchun, Jan. 18. Scores of officials and retainers who served in the Manchu Im perial Houso at Poking.
are gathering at Changchun for the coronation of Mr. Henry Fu Yi, as
The Official Hoceiver, Mr. W. J. Emperor of Manchukuo, which Lockhart-Smith aubmitted a roport promises to be the most colourful on the application, which he did not event in the history of Manchuria, oppose, and after the Chief Justice It is learned that as soon as the had explained to a Chinese creditor that judgment had been enterod Monarchy is established a now
against debtor for his debts in bank protocol, extending Japan's influ-ruptcy and that theso judgments ence, will be signed.
could bo proceeded against", when debtor
was in a position to meet them,,
the creditor withdrew his opposition.
His Lordship said: Your position, I think, is due to exchango gambling. You have learned your lesson.
Five ranks of nobility, from Baron to Duke, have been created. An amnesty will be granted to political prisoners:
Other measures include the re tention of the Cabinet Bystem, with the authority of the Mials- widened, the tera considerably abolition of Japanese extrater ritorial rights, far-reaching econo- mic and Anaucial reforms, and the elovation of the Manchukuo Lega- tion at Tokyo to the status of an Embassy. The foreign policy will be directed mainly to developing friendly relations with the Soviet and. China/Router.
Gift to King George,
Dairon, Jan. 13.
1371-
Λ Changchun message nounces that Mr. Henry "Pu Yi, through Sie Reginald Johnston, Professor of Chinese at the Uni- versity of London, has presented His Majesty King George with three photographs, and some verse written by himself.
This, and another announce- ment that Henry Pu Yi la visiting Japan in June, is believed to have a significant meaning.
The supplementary Budget pub lished to-day Includes $3,500,000 for "urgent funds presumably meaning funds for the Coronation ceremony on March 1.-Reuter.
Rumours Abroad.
Changchun, Jan. 14. There are rumours abroad that
I BODY GLOSTER Henry Pu Yi will be proclaimed LCLERIUM POCO Nemperor of Manchukuo to-morrow. ODOROUS PARDEMA with the actual enthronement on QUEENGHA ABT March 1. UNDO CARTE BORU I MEMBADAHE AANR ALLIED CANBERRA LUISHED NEDER
ASPIDISTRAS
THIS FAMOUS
Some alarm has been created by reports of a so-called anti-Japanese assassination society in Manchuria having offered a reward of $10,000 for the murder of Henry Pu Yi and $7,500 for the murder of Mr. Hishikari-Router.
ENGLISH MILK
IDEAL MILK
DEAL
FULL CREAM BRITISH-PRODUCE
UN
TENED
NESTLES PRODUCT
NOW ON SALE IN HONGKONG
Selected herds of cows supply the milk from which "Ideal" is prepared, and the verdant English farmlands where these cows graze ensure milk of unsurpassable quality and cleanliness. "Ideal Milk" is richer and creamier.
In 16 oz, and 6 oz. Tins.
IDEAL
MILK
BRITISH EMPIRE PRODUCE
George Hughes Keeble was also granted his discharge from bank ruptcy subject to a suspension of one month, Hls Lordship stating that since 1922 nothing discreditable had been reported of him and he had done his best to meet the payments order ed by the court.
Adjudication Orders.
The following cases, among others, were before the Chief Justice, Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Bankruptcy Court on Saturday.
The Chung Wo Firm, whose ad journed petition was before the Court was stated by Mir. F. E. Nash to have since been sold. The partner had
also left the Colony added Mr. Nash
The petition was withdrawn. The petition of the Choung Tal Pawn Shop was adjourned.
A Receiving Order against the firm only was made in respect of Tak Iling Hong, whose hearing was con- cluded. Br. F., II. Loseby called a witness who deposed that debtor owed the Ming Toi Bank a sum of $8,082 unsecured.
were before the court Chown Yoko again, this time on an application to the approve a composition which, Official Roceiver said, would bring the dividend up to 60 per cent. Tho composition was approved,
On the ground that the assets were not sufficient to pay a dividend of one respect of Puran Chand, carrying on per cent, the adjudication order in business as the Excelsior Restaurant, was annulled,
The public examination of the partners of the Siu Fung Pawn Shop, Adjourned from the previous court, was closed after Chau Pik-yeak and Chan Po-sung had given evidence,
The adjourned public examination of Teun Yan-san, partner of the Yan Hing Firm, was also closed.
No further evidence was given in the adjourned public examination of Tsang Tat-kun, of the Wing Fung we firm, the examination being de clared closed.
A successful application for at judication was made in respect of Mak Yuk-tong, alina Mak Ting-chlu, allas Mak Chiu-lap-tang, alius Chiu Lap-tong.
VALEDICTORY.
MR. AND MRS. G. FRANKLIN NIGHTINGALE RETIRE
By the departure; on Saturday of the P. & O. Naldera, the Colony lost two popular local residents in tho person of Mr. and Mrs. G. Franklin Nightingale, who re- cently retired from the "Govern ment Service after a residence in Hongkong of nearly seventeen yours.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Nightingale have been attached to the Central British School since April 1917; and since 1919, Mr. Franklin Nightingale has been Headmaster of the school. For brief periods prior to this date he was attached to the Queen's College and the Yaumat! School. Mr. Franklin Nightingala is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a member of the Royal Society of Teachers. He has spent apuroximately 22 years in the East, of these seventeen being in Hongkong except for neriods of Home leave. During the Colony he hia residence in associated himself with the wel- fare of former pupils of the School, As well as the present students, and he was largely Instrumental in forming the Kow- loon British School Former Pupila' Association which has since bo- come the Central British Associn- tion.
It was on the initiative of Mr. Franklin Nightingale that the Kowloon Chess Club came into being nearly ten years ago, when he called together a number of enthusiasts and offered them the use of the spacious hall of the Central British School in which. to hold their weekly meetings. Since its inauguration he has been President of the Club and the Interest ho has taken in Its activities has always been unfall- ing.
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Nightin gale were accompanied by their daughter.
ALHAMBRA
TRENTRE
OPENING SHORTLY
"FACING:
·, THE MUSIC"
LESSON SERMON.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, HONGKONG
"Sacrament" was the subject of the Lesson-Sermon which was read in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, yesterday.
The Goldon Text was: "Let us keep the fenst, not with old leaven, nofther with the leaven of malico and wickednesses; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth" (1 Corinthians 5:8).
all
Among tho citations which comprised the Lesson-Sermon was the following from the Bible: "Wherefore laying aside
all guile, and malico, and hypocrisies, and all evil speakings. desiro A nowborn babos, the sincero milk of tho word, that
yo may grow thereby: If so be ye have, tasted that the Lord is gracious. To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of Gad, and precious, Ye also, no lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual eacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Chriat" (1 Pet. 2:1-6).
The Lesson-Sermon also in- cluded the following passages from the Christian Science text- book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Bakor Eddy: "Our baptism is a Qur purification from all error. church is built on the divine Principle, love....Our Eucharist is spiritual communion with the one God. Our broad, "which cometh down from heaven," is Truth. Our cup is the cross. Our wine the inspiration of Love, the Master drank and draught our
his followers" commended to (35)
CONTRACT BRIDGE. SEMI-FINAL STAGE in Local TOURNAMENT
Tho open contract bridge tourna ment has now reached the semi-final stage and on Friday next the second last round of the competition will be played.
A prize kindly given by Messrs. Sennet Freres and another by the Graeco Egyptian Tobacco Store will presented to the losers of the semi- finals.
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In the quarter finals J. F. Shea and
P. Abeaser beat M. H. Lo and H. Le M. David and L. A. Tobins bent Mrs.
C.
E. Litton and Dr. K. W. Chaun; Major R. G. Lochner and Capt. E. J. Barry beat P. N. da Silva and H. A. Barros; R. E. Lindsell and M. Politi bent Mrs. Carter and Cant. II. Marshall.
E.
The semi-finals will be played on Friday at the Sports Club commen- cing at 6.30 pm. Visitors will be allowed to watch the games,
The pairing will be: J. F. Shen and P. Abesar v. M. David and L. A. Tobias; Major R. G. Lochner and Capt.
E. C. J. Barry v. R. E. Lindsell and M. E. Politi.
Consolation Tournament.
In the semi-finals of the consola- tion tournament M. K. Lo and M. W. Lo beat A. V. Baker and A. Zimmern; Mrs. Keary and Mrs. Withington beat G. Grover and D. Dunham,
The final will be played on Friday
nt 5.30 p.m.
GOLD!
TO THE PUBLIC OF HONG KONG, HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS.
I represent interests that will pay the highest possible price for any useless article containing gold. .. What have you of these? 'Chains, medals, gold dental plates, broken necklets, watches, coins, trinkets, bracelets, rings, etc.
Anything containing gold that is of no valuo to you, and nothing is too small. is no Bring them along. There obligation on your part and you will be pleasantly surprised.
I will personally test, weigh and válüc every piece, For those unable to call, it will be perfectly safe to send parcels by registered post. Notes sent by return or detailed by report. CASH WILL BE PAID *DIATELY.
INTERVIEWS: 10 a.m. to. 12.30
A.P.D
IMME-
Special appoint-
ments
may be
2.15 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.) made. (Morning coffee and afternoon tea will be served)
JOHN LEVER,
Room 709, Gloucester Building,
Hong Kong
"It is a pleasure to do business with Mr. Lover."
(Morning Post, London) "We hope your efforts will prove most satisfactory:"
"Eminently satisfactory."
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Cablo Address: Swanstock Asia Life Building, 14, Queen's Road.
Telephone 30244.
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Wish to draw the attention of customers
to the date of their
WINTER SALE
JANUARY
CIE.
15TH TO 31ST
Having recently enlarged our premises and still requiring more room for Spring stocks, we are offering you an opportunity of benefiting by our
success.
We are disposing of a late delivery of Delmora and Glengala Tweed Coats at $25, large, fittings are included in these.
Evening Gowns and Cloaks, are marked at less than cost.
Our Footwear Department is showing Shoes as low as $3.50 pr. we can give you an Englished Manufactured Shoe at $5 that will surprise you.
A Special line of Real Snake Skin Shoes are being retailed at $18.50, these are priced under cost.
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We specialise in the well known Portland broad fitting shoes, also Fitail shoes in both court and bar.
Morley's Hosiery at 25% reduction during the Sale.
186 TO 192, NATHAN RD.,
KOWLOON.
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