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THURSDAY, JULY".

UP COUNTRY NOTES.

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["China Mail" Correspondent.]

SKIUCHOW, June 2.

1920,

SPORT.

LAWN BOWLS,

On Saturday last the Taikon Club met the Civil Service Club in their first League match on the former's ground.

With the departure of the Yun nanese troops at the end of March the Military School established for them here was disbanded, aud for

The Taikoo Club were up on all two months the buildings and three ricks, winning by the substan grounds of this institution were untial majority of 52 points. -occupied. But at the beginning of -The scores weIE →→

June there was 2 new School

opened in the old premises, this time

TATTOO.

the foundation being arranged for | Muirhead by the new Shiuchow official, Sham McLeod Hung-ying. The soldiers who have Drummond -accompanied him, and the new set Grimshaw

of students at the Military School

caa in no respect compare with the Weir Funnanese. They are dirty, sloven- Sloan

meri

ly and rough to a degree. The Perry former Military School students | Hamilton were mostly

of respectable standing, and many were really O'Brien gentlemen, but that does not Young hold of the new men. Nor is Morrison this state of affairs. surprising, when | McLachlan

it is considered that the chief oficial.

himself is an ex-robber-chief: not]

only is it so, but he openly boasts of it. He can neither read nor write,

CIVIL SERVICE.

Blake

Tangluy

Bacon

Allan

(Skip) 27

14

Pathejohn. Tacchi

Foulds

Fincher

(Skip) 21

Lambie Sara Stanley Seccombe

(Skip) 38

Total 86

(Skip) $

(Skip) 15

(Skip) 11 Tatal 34

FOURTH OF JULY.

On Saturday next the Civil Service and must rely on assistants for all play the Police and the Kowloon B. matters involving correspondence, or G. Chub meet the Kowloon Cricket the issuing of public notices. The Club. Both games will be on the present rule here is summed up by green of the first named Club. the long-suffering populace by say. į ing "there is not a decent mad anywhere in any yamen." With such a head and such leadership what but a rabble of troops is to be expected? The other day an acquain- tance of the writer's was travelling in the train, and found one carriage- full of robbers: it turned out that some of the soldiers had been out in the country to try and suppress the brigands, and had persuaded them that it was a touch. better thing to come out in the open and become soldiers, and so were escorting them to the place of enlistment!

LOCAL CELEBRATION.

PRINCESS SEEKS WORK,

A TRAGIC STORY.-

For a Magistrate to rise from his chair. and with reverential bow dismiss a woman defendant would in any other circumstances give a

touch

of burlesque to judicial proceedings, but in the case which has just come to notice this graceful

act added dignity to the tragedy of

a Princess.

Princess Zernaikoff, related to the royal bet tragic bouse of Romanoff, appeared before the Tribunal at Vever, Switserland, "to answer a summons for debt obtained by a "Swiss hotel keeper.

Princess Zernaikoff is a beautiful girl of twenty-four years of age. She is fair-haired, with wide-open, "quest- ioning eyes of a blue so deep as to be almest purple.

When she appeared before the tribunal she was dressed in a simple black frock, trimmed with black lace. Her voice was soft and appealing. The sing debts at the hotel amouling to charge against her was one of amas- $200, which she was unable to pay. She went upon the witness stand and said:

"My father held a very responsible position in Russia. I know nothing about politics. All know is that we were very happy in our beautiful home just outside Moscow. There was my father and mother, my two elder brothers, and myself.

"Then there came the second revolution, when the extremists took over the government. peasants, we

"The next morning, disguised as

left

beautiful

our

The Fourth of July this year falls on Sunday, but the legal observance of this American National Holiday has been set in the United States for Monday, July 5th. Accordingly the home with Ivan Nomanovitch as American community in Hongkong guide. Our party was intercepted July 5th, as their national holiday us very suspiciously. are arranging to cbserve. Monday, by a band of extremists who regarded this year.

"My father was taken into close custody, and, without bothering to discover his real identity, he was later shot.

We lay in prison just outside

THE CHINA MAIL,

NEW SERVICE VESSEL

LAUNCHED AT KOWLOON.

}:

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A steel vessel; built to the order of

the British Admiralty, was launched yesterday morning from the yard of

.S. Bailey & Co. Ltd.

The vessel is 135 feet long by 32 feet beam, by 10 feet 3 in. depth, and will carry 500 tons of oil in bulk, act- in gas a service vessel for bunkering the warships in the Harbour.

The vessel is very strongly built and subdivided by oll tight centre and transverse bulkheads, and equipped with a complete steam pumping plant for the rapid handling of oil fuel on the most modern system.

HUMPHREY BISHOP CO.

PANTOMIME TO-NIGHT, S

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.-

NOTICE.

WE sro vacating

Our

present premises on July 31st, and re- moring temporarily to No. 19, I HOUSE STREET (next to kiss Cheong, photographer). In order to avoid, as much as possible, the repacking for removal of the stocks at present display- ed, we are offering for a few weeks only. Smoking Requisites, Cigars and Egyp Tobacco at redactions of 15 per cent, 10 tian Cigarettes, Virginia Cigaretios and per cent; and 5 per cent, respectively,

TABAQUERIA FILIPINA,

10, Des Vox Road, Central,

Telophore 3559. Hongkong, July 1, 1820.

NOTICE TO. SHIPPERS.

Co. which has firmly established substitute steamer has been assigned. Last night the Humphery Bishop THE TOYO KIBEN KAISHA have pleasure in announcing that a itself in the favour of Hongkong to replace the "KIYO MABU" which theatre-goers, played to another big met with an accident in Yokoham audience, whose keen appreciation few weeks ago in the name of the was manifest in repeated rounds of "KAISHO MARU" a cargo vessel of 8800 tons deadweight capacity "and applause.

Tonight the company will play 10000 tons space. There are pantomime in novel form. Ali passenger accommodations Baba," the piece selected, should be steamer. more than usually interesting, as the The "KAISHO MARU” will arrive company has had the unique experi Hongkong July 13th and after discharge ence of producing it in Bagdad, of her cargo, will begin loading (date where the scene of the pantomime is to be sanounced later) and expect to laid, and have adopted the settings despatch ber from Hongkong July 20th and costumes from the original

A large attendance is expected at the Theatre Royal to-night.

MOCK MARRIAGE AT SEA.

MAY FAIL TO BE JEST.

Miss Marian F. Ayrer, member of the Bureau of Education of Manila. China and New York, were "bride" and "bridegroom" at a mock mar and M. S. Brownold, mining man of

riage aboard the steamship "Persia Maru" during the voyage from the

10

this

via Sagasaki, Kobe and Yokobara

thence direct to San Fransisco, omitting

Ecnolulu and Hile. From San Fran Ceco she will omit Los Angeles and Salina Cruz and proceed to usual ports of call

Further particulars may be obtained by applying to the undersigned.

Y. TSUTSUMI.

Kanager.

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

King's Bldg,

Hongkong, July 1, 1930.

STRUTHERS AND DIXON, INC.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

The Railway line (The Canton Hankow Rly.) has again been in difficulties, this time from the wez-

Arrangements have been made by ther. Recent rains have been heavy local Americans to hold a reception and washed away part of the line at the Hongkong Hotel between the south of Ying-tak, so preventing hours of 4 and 6 pm. on Monday, communication with Caston for a July 5th, when local American re- Petrograd for three months, and Orient, and when the vessel arrived few days. The public telegraph sidents will be at home to their my mother died from the shock at San Francisco learned that their came to grief at the same time.

For a long time it has been knownvitations have been issued, but such killed. I lived on, wretched, hoping moured that Miss Ayrer is en route to friends. No formal or written in-of seeing my father and brothers jest may prove serious. It was ru that this railway was finding it hard friends of other nationalities as may for death. to pay its way, but within the past care to be present will be cordially

her home in San Antonio, Tex, to weeks the stories of impending bank-

One day we had a new jailer. become the bride of an old sweet EE Steamship riptcy have been increasing in

He was younger and seemed more strength and detail. It is well known the matter of arrangements,

The Hongkong Hotel hay, in hand kindly than the last one. He seemed heart. She was told it might be well that the shares, of nominal value five Leighton Hope, who is in charge of and one day expressed his "regret / mock marriage, and it is said an "an- having arrived from SEATTLE via

Mr. to take a great deal of interest in me, to investigate the legal states of the dollars, are not worth one dollar, the American Consulate, has appoint-that I should have to suffer so much nulment may be necessary, as a real porta, on July 1, 1920, consignees

parson officiated..

that price The upkeep of the line is fairly expensive, but the receipts are sufficient to pay expenses and a dividend, if only the officials would keep their hands off. That is the chief trouble. First one and then another sends along for a "loan" and all the time Military Government

welcome.

ing of Messrs. Q. H. Ritter, D. H. had never done harm to any living Cameron and 1. Geare to make the soul. He told me he would help me necessary arrangements for the to escape, and shortly after be smug. observance of this day."

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at Canton makes its huge monthly KINDNESS TO STRANGERS.

IGNORANT CHINESE DUMB- FOUNDED.

gled me out of prison at night and passed me over to a cousin of his, who hid me in a cart containing garden produce.

COLOMBO BANK VICTIMISED,

The Criminal Investigation Depart So I made my way to friends ment of Colombo are enquiring into demands. There seems very real

living in Petrograd. I obtained aa case where a Colombo bank has possibility of the line coming to an end,

passport which enabled me to leave been victimised to the extent of francially, and that at a not distant

Russia. I came to Geneva friendless, approximately R20,000 in respect of date. When that comes about it is

and with very little money left after the value of goods. The party, who to be hoped that some foreign in-

having bribed the various officials is said to be a trader, has absconded fuence will be able to take hold and

whose bands I had to pass through. to India, taking with him several run the concern-foreign rather than A Hakka Chinese, apparently an

"I was alone in the world. A packages of goods. The Police have Chinese, for the simple reason that immigrant, was this morning found princess in name, but with noth-supplied all details to the Indian it is only foreign indsence that will by the Police lying outside the ling left to distingush me from any police, and the latter are keeping a be secure from the unjust exaction of Harbour Office, very ill. He was other penniless woman, except my sharp look out for the man. As the corrupt officials. For China's sake removed to the Central Police Station inability to do work of any particular soon he is arrested a police escort one wishes it were possible that by ambulance and later transferred useful character.. Yet I had to live. will be sent to bring him back. The Chinese business men could to the Government Civil Hospital.

I decided that the most suitable thing fraud has been perpetrated through and would take over the railway According to the man, he came as to sink my identity forever and the bank, by deceiving one of its and manage it properly, but with here to find work, but took ill soon obtain a position as a lady's maid or trusted officers... the present lawless rulers in office, after his arrival in the Colony. His lady's companion. who do not hesitate to make any a. ment prevented him from working demand they like, and back it up and he had been wandering about ments, and was given appointments WORLD-WIDE with threat of death-penalty in case Chinatown living on alms and to see the persons whom I hoped of non-compliance, that is hardly sleeping in the streets. He did would became my employer. In to be hoped for. The present not bave

each of these cases my application money to get railway administration is far medical attendance or

failed because, it was explained to to buy from perfect, the line is not medicine, and was "mighty glad" me, I was too beautiful to be received well kept, and the rolling stock is when he was informed that he would in the house as employee. Then indescribably filthy, but when the be taken to the hospital where he tried to obtain a situation as a dress under the auspices of the mandarins are thus perpetually would receive attention and be cursed squeezing, one feels inclined to make back to health free of charge. some allowance for the management,

"I answered several advertise-

PROHIBITION.

→PUSSYFOOTS" DREAMS.

"Pussyfoot" Johnson, in an ad- domestic servant, and once again YMCA, endeavoured to forecast. was asked to interview my possible that England would be "dry" within. He could not believe that people mistress. I never explained who I

was. I just applied in the ordinary 10 years. He said that one-third of way. But here again I was refused. the nations of Europe were now I was told I was too beautifu! to nearer prohibition than the United work in the kitchen. I began to States had been 10 years ago. Pro- wish I were ugly, or at least plain,hibition was one of the first Bills which the prospective frish. Parila. ment, would pass, he predicted, and India was on the verge of probibirjoz, having 200 prohibition organisations.

for economising in any way they can. could be so kind to strangers! When actually travelling, however,

one is up against their economies",

and feels less inclined to forbear!

AN INTERESTING CARGO,

The following cargo was shipped

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The P.M.S.S. Coas.s. "Colombia" left Shanghai on June 25 for Manila, and may be expected here on or about on the P. a 0. 5.

July G. "Karmala (Mackinnon, Mackenzie and Co., Agent) which left, Hongkong on June 29:-

but it was useless.

some

"At last I came to Vevey and stayed at this hotel, hoping to get into communication with friends who would help me. I am expecting a remittance from Russia when I shall be able 10 pay my debts. Until then I can do nothing. I never The P.M.S.S. Coass "Colombia" thought I should have to work and arrived at Shanghai on June 24, and yet I am so very willing, but nobody For London-25 tales of raw discharged 200 bags of mail and will employ me." silk, 31 bales of waste silk, 700 | bullion worth $1,500,000 (gold). - cases cf cane pins, 120 packages of

rattanware. 77 cases of chinaware,

The first local warning of the

A SHANGHAI CRISIS.

3 cases of bamboo, 1 case of silks, year was given yesterday when the 100 bales of canes without roots. 1 black drum signal was hoisted case of personal effects, 25 cases of Cassia oil, 180 packages of hoops possible gale from the east.

at the Observatory, indicating a and staves, 500 slabs of tin and

$.5,

1 case of embroidered grass cluth.

For Manchester:-1 case of silks. For Antwerp:1 case of silks..

The T. K. K. ADDounce that the For Marseilles-100cases of china place of the s.s. "Kiyo Maru," which "Kaisho Maru" will take the ware, 4 cases of silks, 10 bales of recently met with an accident in Taw silk, 6,000 bags of Saigon long Yokohama. The "Kaisho Maru," rice, 100 cases of Cassia, 100 cases of is a cargo vessel of 10,000 tons space. Ster aniseed, 12 hales of raw human She is expected hair, 20 cases of raw human hair, 30 July 13 to load for San Francisco: rolls of matlings, 1 case of samples

arrive here on

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.

WE have admitted MR. WILLIAM SHENTON, a partner in our Firm as from TO-DAY..

EDWARD LEONARD

DEACON, LOOKER,

DEACON & HARSTON, Hongkong, July 1, 1920.

NOTICE.

From SEATTLE

ARCTURUS,"

e hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the | Hazardous and/or Extra-Hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow- loon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd. Kowloon, and stored at Consignees risk.

an Import Permit signed by the Consignees of argo must produca Superintendent of Imports and Exports, Hongkong before Bills of Lading will be countersigned.

All broken, chafed and damaged where it will be examined at 11 am. où cargo is to be left in the Godowns Jay 6, 1920, by the Company's Surveyors, Mezare. Carmichael & Clarke. All claims must be presented within thirty days of the steamer's arrival here, after which they cannot be recognized. No claims will be re cognized after the goods have left the Godowns, and cargo undelivered on and after July 7, 1920, will be subject to rent.

Consigases are requested to send in their Els of Lading for countersigns ture immediately..

STRUTHERS & DIXON, INC.,

Agents,

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1st floor, Powell's Building, 12, Des Voeux Road, Central. Hongkong, July 1, 1920.

STRUTHERS AND DIXON, INC.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

From SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Steamship

"EASTERN TRADER," . having arrived from San Francisco via ports on July 1st, 1929 Consignees are hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at "their risk into the hazardous and/or Extra-Hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow loon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, and stored at Consignees' risk.

Consignees of Cargo must produce an Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Ex- ports, Hongkong before Bills of Lading will be countersigned.

All broken, chafed and damaged cargo" is to be left in the Godowns where it will be examined at 11 am. on July 6th, 1920, by the Company's surveyors. Messrs. Carmichael & Clarke.

.

We are living in strange. times, remarks Lloyd's Weekly. This week I was assured that a banking organ- isation had lost millions, that mana-

sought out jobs for themselves, that ez Kers of reputable firms had suddenly tablishments figuringon every sheetin the Settlement were at their last gasp.

All claims must be presented within All this, and more. Even a British

HE interest and responsibility of thirty days of the steamer's artiva! MR. HERBERT WILLIAM here, after which they cannot be house, of long-standing repute, had LOOKER, in our Firm ceased on the recognised. No "claims will be been recognised as Achilles, with the 30th June 1920.

recognised after the goods have left vulnerable cel. There is a vast

the Godowns and cargo zindelivered amount of talk and a vast amount The American Consulate General of speculation but, whatever, hap-

on and after July 7th, 1920 will be' received the following typhoon pens because of the fall in exchange,

subject to rent) warning from the Manila Observatory. the turmoil in industrial circles," the at 7:30 p.m. on June 30:-Typhoon refusal of Chinese buyers to "take in about 116 Long. E. and 19 Lat. up" goods, I will not and shall not N. almost stationary." The telegram believe that steady, stodgy John Bull For Port Said:-10. bales of split quoted below was received from the has been caught napping in any rattan, 2 cases of glass bangles, 1 Manila Observatory at 10 am. July 1, anancial crisis which may affect this case of silk gonds, 4,000 bags of 1920. Cyclone or typhoon over N. former British. Settlement of Lenes wheat flour, and 21 rolls of matting. China Sea moving W. N. W.

rand 7, cases of merchandise,

For Lyons-125 bales of raw gilk.

For Gibraltar-1 case of silk goods, and 2 cases of Pongee BiL..

For Malta -1 case of bone ivorywere.

DEACON, LOOKER,

DEACON & HARSTON, Hongkong, July 1, 1920.

TO LET OR FOR SALE

LENSHIEL NA 141, "The Peak, near Barker Road Tram Station. kunle in Tinsip and Davis, Alexandra

Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for counter, signature immédiately.

STRUTHERS & DIXON, INC.,

Agents.

1st floor, Powell's Building, 12, Des Voeux Road, Central,

1000

NOTICES.

SALE!

LANE, CRAWFORD & 00, are holding.

'SPECIAL MID-SUMMER

SALE

OF

DAY AND EVENING

DRESSES.

FOR 3 DAYS ONLY

FRIDAY, SATURDAY and MONDAY, July 2nd, 3rd and 5th.

ALSO

CHILDREN'S FROCKS & DRESSES.

16

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

COLUMBIA

NEW RECORDS RECEIVED.

A 1516

(Cohen on the ' Phone

Happy The Married

A 2251 (Simplicity

A 2494

L'ardita Valse

The Boy & the Birds

A 2885 Peggy

Comic

Whistling Solu

Descriptive Princes Band.

In the Valley of Sunshine Tenor Solo Henry Burr

(Say it with Flowers

C. Harrison

LTD.

THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO,

18 DES TŒUX ROAD.

TEL 122

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TANSAN

received the highest award.

•

A GOLD MEDAL

from a committee of critical judges at the

Anglo-Japanese Exhibition

which testifies to its excellency and purity.

Beware of bogas" imitations. No Tangan is genuine-

unless the label bears the name of

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And consoled himself as any man cap

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