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THE CHINA MAIL EXTRA.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1920,

THE OPERA

** FAUST.**

LATEST SHIPPING NEWS:

* DOD" COINS.

Before Mr. N. L. Smalth at the

No communicable disease in Magistracy, this morning, a Chinese. -to-days, return.

from

The 8.5. "Telemachus."* Saigon brought 2,650 tons of general cargo for Hongkong.

was charged with attempting ta, pass $3,10 worth of counterfeit au boldiary. coin, and pleaded- "not guilty." He said he did not know the coins were

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The popularity of "Faust" was strongly evidenced last evening at the Theatre Royal when the Russian Opera Company performed to a crowded house, And the beautiful

Evidence was entered to the music which Gounod has wedded into

effect that the defendant entered at Goeth's tragedy was so familiar By the s. "Kashima Maru" draper's shop at Shaukiwan, yester that one could not help from Chinwantao 150 tons of coal day, and asked to be shown some wishing that the players were were brought for Hongkong... singing in English; you longed to

understand every word in addition |

Chinese clath A roll worth $3.10 was produced and after: inspecting it, the defendant decided to buy

to the "glorious melody and thus The 3.5. "Henchau" from He tendered in payment. enjoy the opers to the fall. You Shanghai arrived with 800 tons af 131 ten-cent pieces. When the cannet do 20 unless you direct and 1,500 tons of through money was handed to the accountant. understand Russian. Therefore you cargo of a general nature. fall back in the music, and that

10 good that the most fastidious must be thoroughly enter tained by these Russian singers.

The 5.3. "Cheefoo" brought 1,100 tons of rice from Haiphong, while 2,200 tons of the same.com

of the shep for him. te issue a sale slip. he. (the accountant)

examined the coins and found that. they were, all" dvd." The coins were. three quarters copper and lead. Last night they reached a high

The accountant communicated:" his pitch of excellence, with all outstand modity, were brought in by the 35. discovery to the other joku of the ing figure that was Mri Vainoff's. "Drufar.”

shop, and before the defendant could representation of the fascinatingly

depart with the cloth he was grabbed evil Mephistopheles. He com.

by the shop peaple, who blew police menced somewhat shakily-bis It is reported that about 36 cases whistles and had him removed to the opening solo was not convincing of influenza have occurred on H.M.S. police station:

On his person but from them onwards he was the "Carlisle." Some of the patients have several other

14 'dad.” coins were - moving spirit, and one waited eagerly been removed to the Royal Naval found,

for him to re-appear. In addition to, Hospital while other's are receiving his wonderful basa voice his acting attention on board. was a feature; cunning and full of| devilry in his care for Faut- his degrading influence over poor The .. "Polyphemus," Marguerite. Mr. Vobioff achieved a New York brought 1,015 tons of great success, and the applause which steel and general cargo for this port he received: on intervals though together with 3,000 tons of case disconcerting to those who lived for off not consigned here.

the melody was richly deserved: Miss. Sasanóna as Marguerite

and MA

Chernenko

from

The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week ending. January 3, amounted to 97.214 tons and the sales during the period to 81,673 rons.

19 The યુ. Taming," brought: Faust did not make the convincing 1020 tons of general carge from pair all had been led to anticipate Manila and the s.5. "Shunteen"- they would have made; perhaps too brought 50 tons of general cargo mach had been expected because of from Shanghai. previous successen, Miss Sasanova, though in very good voice seemed a trifle listless. and this certainly detracted from an otherwise charming representation. Mr. Chernenko.could! also have been a little more passi ente in his bearing, and his acting would have been more forceful had he addressed his endearing remarks. more to: Marguerite than to the audience, and the baton. A lady

Steps are already being taken to who did please everyone was Miss. Zirianova, in the part of. Siebel. organize a Hongkong branch of the She was full of vivacity and dainty Federation. of Discharged Soldiers charm and her singing was a much and Sailors, now such a powerful admired feature of the production. influence at Home. Further parti Mr. Qorienko, as Valentin, was culars will appear later in the Chine also very pleasing. As usual the Mail, which has offered publicity chorus and orchestra thrilled space for the use of the local everyone, and apart from the little organizers. jarring items mentioned, Faust. was į .splendidly presented, and all are to be complimented.

To night the production, is Caral Leria Rusticana and i. Pagliacci,

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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned have reedred In- structions to sell. by Public AndaÍMAS POR ACHOUNT OF THE CONCILMED

TUESDAY,

fanuary 20, 1920, commanding at 7.80- ps their Bales Room No. 4 Des Vos Road, Corner of Ica Koven Street,

A FEW LOTS OF Double Hematitched Sheets, Linea Damask Table Clothe Turkish Face Towels Bath Towels, Embroidered Bedspreads and Table Covers,

And

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Two Bellow Valisse, two. Suit Cases Attache Cases, Kinkesta Vasen,

Jardinieres and Vase, Teaxis. Nets and Pales,. &c., &c., ks,“ (All New Goods).

Bra

(Fall Particulars from Catalogus). Terms: Cash,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioasers Hongking, January 17, 19:-

WE GUARANTEE

THAT WHATEVER MAY BE

YOUR PERSONAL TASTES,

YOU WILL THOROUGHLY ENJOY TO-NIGHT'S PROGRAMMĖ AT

THE CORONET!

Firstly, there is the always welcome

BRITISH GAZETTE.

Then METRO presents FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN

AND

BEVERLEY BAYNE

IN

the best 5 parts comely of their career

SOCIAL QUICKSANDS"

and last, but not least,

BILLY WEST,

in the silliest picture

he has ever screened

"HIS DAY OUT'