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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER

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DUNSANY PLAYS.

LAST PERFORMANCE TO NIGHT,

To-night will be the last opportunity of witnessing the four Dunsany plays To the Recreation room of the which the A.D.C. has produced in Victoria Barracks last evening, a¦ aid of North China Famine Fund and meeing of the Hongkong Football anoth crowded house is anticipated. I Association was held Master Gun-! Miss Aileen Woods has kindly con- ner May presided, and most of the sented to appear in the part of Marsinah in the Kismet Interscene owing to the unfortunate illness of Mrs. Jennings,

clubs, were represented.

The Hon. Secretary, Mr. J. Ralston, explained that the Kowloon F.C. had applied for permission to play four men of the Royal Engineers in League matches and that he had Even sanction provisionally. The Hon. Secretary's action was ap prosed

A letter was read from the Kow. loon Dock F.C. of 11th October last, asking permission to enter Division IL of the League. This application was refused owing to the date for closing being 1st October.

TRAVELLER'S

MISFORTUNE.

WALLET STOLEN.

AND CONTRABAND, CONFISCATED.

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AUTOMOBILE NOTES.

TRE £100 GREEN-CAR.

SEMPLICITY THE KEINOTE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

S.S: “SOMALI “

DUE THIS AFTERNOON.

ARRIVAL HERE AT FIVE O'CLOCK.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICES

INTERPORT CRICKET. LANE, CRAWFORD

I examined and tested during the

SHANGHAI ✨. HONGKONG, 6th Nov.-

and 8th Nov. week, says a writer in the Weekly Despatch, one of the new Carden

SINGAPORE . HONGKONG, 9th two-seaters which the prospective

The P. & O. s.s. "Somali" from Nov. and 10th Nor. matorist of slender means is eagerty London will arrive in the harbour at SINGAPORE v. SHANGHAI, 11h Noy. awaiting on accountof its phenomenly five o'clock this afternoon, having and 19th Nov, low price of £100.

already passed Gap Rock, Aboard WINNER T. REST, 13th Nov.

THERE will be a stand to accum

The design of the car is a comthe "Sonali" are the Bishop of Vic- plete break from convention. In aporis. and the Singapore interport pearance it is small, neatly and tricket team. The Somali ** also simply made, with a narrow track brings an English mail via Negaptand stand for the use of the general of 3ft. It is exceedingly light, weigh- ing only 3 wt.

AN UGLY CROWD..

KWONGSI MEN, ASSAULTET,

STONES THROWN AT POLICE.

ate the Members & Subscribers of the Hong Kong Cricket Club and a

public. Tess will be obtainable on the Ground at a small charge. ENTRANCE TO STANDS by GATE at the HONG- KONG CLUB CORNER OF GROUND. Spectators are requested not to walk across the Ground.

A certain number of seats will be reserved for Soldiers and Sailors at the Queen's Road side of the Pavilion.

:

The power is supplied by a two cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled engine, the cylinders having detachable heads that can be removed by the simple. process of unscrewing two nuts that hold the saddle piece in position. The engine is placed at the rear, the crank-case and gear box being in one

Play will commence each day at 10.30 casting. The main shaft is also the back axle. Thus all the “fret* of f

A Chinese who was this morning and continue till 5"r.. with a countershaft, chain, belt, or friction charged before Magistrate Smith with tifin interval from 1 to 1.45 .. drive is eliminated, and much power disorderly

SATURDAY, the 5th November, conduct pleaded not conserved that otherwise would be

being the date of the Hong Kong guilty."* wasted.

Women's Guild and Ministering Inspector Moore, who prosecuted. Children's League Bazaar, it is hoped A multiple plate clutch, having six metal discs, is embodied with the said that while driving his motor cycle that all those wishing to watch the flywheel which is placed centrally past the Western Market at 5 p.m. cricket will still help the cause of the inside the main aluminium casting. yesterday. Mr. Burlingham A.S.P..hamar either by subscriptions or at- Ignition is by a chain-driven magneto. Saw a crowd of coolies mobbing three tending the Bazaar at Government All parts are instantly accessible.

He stopped the dis-House later. (Stumps will be drawn at Kwongsi men. There are two gear ratios. the turbance and ordered a Chinese con 5. P.X) The Dramatic Performance higher being 44 to 1, and the lower stable to escort the strangers to the commences at S and the Bazzar will not suficient for the steepest hill. The police station. A crowd followed the close until until 7 pal gear change is manipulated in such a constable and the Kwongsites all the that even the most way to town! When near the Central amateurish attempt cannot result Police Station, the crowd increased. stripping any teeth: the and surrounding the constable and his driver merely declutches and charges, proceeded to assault them. straight lever The constable fired a shot in the air

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When a Chinese who recently removes turned from Seattle was this morning placed under his left leg-to the left charged before Magistrate Smith, at or right as the case may be. Sic the instance of Inspector Moore, with plicity is the keynote of the new the unlawful possession of 25 rounds £100 four-wheeler. of ammunition, he admitted the afeace and pleaded ignorance. He told the Magistrate that while he was

in order to scare the crowd away, but they persisted in their assault. The crowd threw stores at the group all

of whom were more or less. hurt.

The S.CA. Association applied for the assistance of the League in running a charity match on behalf of the North China Famine Fund. Subject to the approval of the Hong kong FC. it was decided to play 2! attending to the searching of the depressed by jolts and not extended. The sent back to

match S.CA. v. The Rest of the trunk in which the ammunition was League on Monday night. November found, someone stole from another trunk a wallet containing American bank notes, and other valuable

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Mr. Parvis, speaking on behalf of the Hongkong FC, generously offered the loan of the ground and stands, and it was left entirely to the management of the S.C.A.Association" to make all arrangements for charges to stands, etc. Letters were read from Mr. Birkenshaw. Sergt. Well, Mr. Hollands and Mr. Evans. R. N. Referees, the two first named com- plaining of barracking on the Club Ground and Sookampoo ground on October 23rd 1920, and the two last named about the marking out of the grounds and provision of corner flags and linesmen.

These questions were referred to

the Clubs concerned to try and assist

the referees in all matters:

papers.

endant, but in view of the loss which The Magistrate convicted the def- he had suffered, did infict a fine.

The ammunition was confiscated,

WEST RIVER NEWS..

MOVEMENⱭS OF TROJPS.

GUNS PLACED BELOW KWANG LEE.

SS,

The springing is simple; both rear and front portions are supported by means of two coil springs, which are

It will this be seen that the system of suspension is altered entirely from the convectional, for all the weight of the engine, gear. box, carburetter, magneto, and pas sengers is carried on the back axle.

There is ample room for the long- est legged driver, there being nothing but the body space in front.

The engine was started by pulling a lever by the driver's seat. A little vibration was noticeable when the engine was accelerated, before letting in the clutch, and the engine itself occasionally "four-stroked," but am convinced that this would be eliminated by fitting a different carburettor.

LS. GREENHILL Ben. Secretary, HE.C.C. Hongkong. November 3, 1990.

HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.

ANNUAL BALL

PRACTICE DANCES is connection

The defendant who was actually seen throwing stones, was arrested. The Kongsi men, said the Inspecor, would with the above will take place at wuchov.

the homes in the City Hall from 5 PM to 7 P.. en TUESDAYS 9th, 16th and 23rd Kovember. The Magistrate fined the defendant 25, or, in default, one month's hard labour.

THEFTS FROM SHIPS.

TRAVELLING TRUNK STOLEN.

A WALLET MISSING.

Dancing shoes must be worn.

T. W. HILL.

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong. November 3, 1990.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undersigned hará received instras tions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR ACCOUET OF THE CONCKENED),

03

TUESDAY,

November 9, 1920, commencing : 2.30 pm at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, : WHITE GOODS, &a, &c, Comprising:-

A European passenger by the sis A correspondent writing from

Nile reported to the police the Samshui yesterday states that the

The clutch was remarkably sweet, theft from his cabin on board the ves "Kochow" reported to the the pick up" smooth and fast like barbour master there that a large that of a big car. It was only when set of a large travelling trunk con- movement of Kwangsi troops was the Carden was going at about 20 taining clothing towels and other pro- Mr. A. E. Simmons resigned the taking place towards Kwang Lee mph over the atrocious surface of perty valued together at $2,000. position of Hon. Secretary to the Three miles below kwang Lee large the Old Kent-road that one realised Luggage coolies are suspected. Second Division of the League and calibre guns had been placed in a the excellence of the springing. At The victim offers a reward of $50 for "Mr. C H. Blake, United F.C was position commanding the river 30 mph. there is no engine vibra the recovery of the trunk.

Pillow Cases, Quilts, Turkish Towels, appointed to the position.

A Chinese passenger by the, s.s.Bath Towels, Bath Sheets, Double approach. The guns, which are not tions whatsoever. This was aston. A letter was read from the Club visible from the river, are apparently

ishing.

"Onlee." reports to the police the Bed Sheets, Drawnwork Bedspreads, de Recreio F.C. asking permission to field guns. Near Wing On a large

But it was on the return journes, theft from his trink in his cabin on Table Covers, Crochet and Drawnwork play their League matches on the number of armed launches and up the formidable Westerham Hill, the ship, of a wallet containing $220 Doilies, Table Cloths, Linen Damask Yaumati ground, it was incon towing boats fall of Kwangtung that its pulling powers were shown in notes. $55 in American gold coins, venient for their players to reach the soldiers were seen proceeding up the to advantage. It was only necessary and a cheque for $1.200. He has no

Serviettes, Valley grounds by 2.30 p.m. The river. On the shore troops with to change down at the bend, where clue as to the identity of the thief.. dimensions of the ground were fully guns, followed by stretcher bearers the surface is bad and the gradient

The Captain of the 3.5. Yaloo.” explained in the letter. After a with red cross flags, were seen most severe. Then one realised that reported to the police the theft from lengthy discussion it was decided emceeding towards Kwang Lee. the lower gear ratio could have been the vessel of a quantity of rope and that this ground was not suitable for i The ss. "Kockining' reported raised without any distress on the 'League matches.

that when she passed Kwang Lee part of the engine. I suppose that some iron shackles valued at $530- The question of provision of police at 9.30 o'clock on the morning of Westerham Hill is about the most He suspects, coolies who went on board for matches was again discussed and November 1 the Kwongtung and strenuous hill that is found 10 carry passengers" lug age.

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the Hon. Secretary was requested to Kwongsi troops were fighting on average roads, and, judging by the

write to the authorities for assistance shore. The Captain of the "Kock-car's performance, Lhave no hesita

in this matter,

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soldiers on a steam launch waving a ming saw one of the Kwongation in saying that it would easily

The fixture list was produced and

climb such steep test-hills as Porlock | HER COMPLIMENT TO THE instructions were given for the list:

PRINCE. to be printed and circulated to the lag, signalling to bim not to proceed and the long, winding climb up from

any further down, but the Captain Lynmouth in Devon. Cabs concerned: “

The Oilers United were permitted to play two men belonging to HMS. "Ambrose" in their League matches

CHARITY MATCH,

took no notice and passed on withopt As the miles went by, all without stopping. In the meantime he saw sign of engine distress or overbeat- "The Prince of Wales when danc- several gunboats (some of them ing. I realised that Captain Cardering with a young girl in New Zealand were merely armed launches) under had produced a remarkable cycle rod upon her loot, and was apologis the flags of the Kwongtung troops car, remarkable as a light" car, ing profusely when the girl smilingly at Tan Kai (opposite to Kwang Lee). quite apart from the price. Three gunboats proceeded to Kwang Lee

SOUTH CHINA Y, THE "REST"

The "Kwongying" reported that The following have been chosen to ataut 1000 Kwonsi Soldiers represent the "Rest" of the League marched from Shin Hing to Honlic against the South China Athletics in (21 miles from. Samshui) where a charity match in aid of the North they were see carrying stones te A little way down China Famine Relief Fund, to be build forts. played on the Club ground, en Mon- about ten armed boats were seen with two passenger junks full of day next

Coal, G. Rodger (Club); Backs, F. soldiers, under the flags of the Kwong- Wheeler (Kowloon); and Lawrence tung troops proceeding to Kwang Lee (Club) Half backs, M. L Railton (154 miles from Samshui). Many (Club); J. Rodger (Club); W. Lucas hundreds of Kwongtung soldiers (Wilta); Forwards, Savage ("Am-were seen marching upward from brose, Downs ("Ambrose"). Gray- Wing On... doz (Tamar"), Towrs:ad (Kowloon),

and Amor (Wilts).

retorted. Please, sit, say no more about it. My other foot is already

LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. Jealous.***

ARRIVIA

The s.s. "Hydrangea,” Capt. J. E. Drummond, 561 tons, arrived this morning at 6.40 am. from Swatow with 264 tons of general cargo.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

The ss. Chinhua," Capt. J. W. P. & 0. S. N. CO. Harding, 1.353 tons, arrived this morning at 8 a.m. from Swatow with 200 tons of lumber and general cargo.

The s.s. Haftong," Capt. W. C. Passmore, 1,270 tops, arrived this Mr Ho Shai-chong (scr.) beat Mr morning at 9 a.m. from Swatow with

400 tons of general cargo.

Ho's highest breaks were 21 and

17 and Reeves's 23, 17 and 16.

Reserves: Crocker (Kowloon), T. Reeves (-125) by 250-158. Gerrard (Club), and Mezham (Wilts.). Referee, Mr. H. Birkenshaw; Lines men, Sergt. Wells ("Tamar") and) "Mr. Blake (United).

UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE.

"The following matches in the Un- ited Services League will be played this afternoon, at 4 p.m

RE. v. 2nd Wiltshires, Sookumpoo

·Ground." Referee, Mr. Jones, R.N.

"Ambrose" v. "Curlew," Navy "B" Ground, Referes, Mr. Cheeseley,

*RGA. v. 'Tamar,” Navy -Groand. Referee, Mr. Evans, RN.

BILLIARDS.

Mr A. Tse (scr.) beat Mr J. Parkes (-200) by 250-129.-

Mr Tse's best effort was 45 which

DEPARTURES.

The

"Venezuela," 5.5%

Capt. Nelson, sailed for San Francisco via

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Also

A few lots of Kit Bags, Suit Cases,

and Attache Cases, etc. (Fall Particulars from Catalogue). Pgz:-Cash

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctiemateri Hongkong, November 3, 1920.

(POR ADCOUNT OF SEX CONCERNED),

GD

TUESDAY,

November 9, 1920, commencing st 2.30 p... at their Bales Booms, No. 8, Des Your Road, Corner of Ice House Street; TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNI TUKE, BRASS AND TEAKWOOD TWIN BEESTEADS BRASS-MOUNTED BEDSTEADS, CARPETS, -

dc.

comprising:-

Chesterfeld Sofas, Arm-chaire fate), Folding Card and Occasional Tables One Upholstered Suite, Bedroom dom peladost Teakwood Twin Bxistanda, large and south Ward- Grobes, Desssing Tables, and Chairs, Wash-- standa, do, Chamed Taskwood), Elde boards, Dianne Waggons, Extension Din- ing Tables and Chairs Dinner Services, Crockery, and Class Ware, Cooking Stores, Cutlery, &, Baká Rcom Utenalla, Electro-Plated Ware, Mectric Bonding Lamps, Toakwood Screens, Bandry-Blackwood Furniture, Mãe Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictures, Carpets, &c.

Also

One Americia Ice Chest, 1 Fiano

was the best break of the evening, Shanghai at noon to-day with 2 Captain T. P. Babb, carrying His in good condition, several lots Tennis

and the highest yet compiled since the start of the tournamear

tons of general cargo.

The ss. Hsinchang," Captain

Full Particulats from Catalogue), Terms --Cash

HUGHES & HOUGE, Mertonews Hongkong, November 8, 1920.

Tse sprung a surprise on the Wallace, siled for. Tientsin via Majesty Mails, will be despatched fem Balle, de, de spectators by beating the redoubt Shanghai at 2 pun, to-day with 2,400 thin Fort on or about MONDAY, the able Parkes who, playing good tons of general cargo.

18th NOVEMBER, 1920, taking Passen Bers and Cargo for the above Ports.

Silk and Valuables and Fox for Italy, France and Londrei (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Bombay into the Mail Steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London..

billiards at the beginning, scored The West Ivan," Capt. 115 to Tse's 45, but the latter im Wennerland, salled for Seattle via proved as the game progressed, Kobe at 6p.m. to-day with 600 tons Parkes on the other hand having some of general cargo...

A

very hard luck. Tse's fine break of

45 was very popular. "He also com-

PALACE HOTEL TOURNAMENT.

Last night's matches in the Hotel Handicap Billiards Tourna- ment, resulted as follows:-

med other breaks of 23,22 and -15,

CLEARANCES.

Parkes tried his best but luck and he The West Ira," American, were strangers last night. He put cleared to-day and will sail for San up breaks of 24, 23, 18 and 17. Francisco via Shanghai daylight 10-

Tonight Mr C. McNab. Wilson | morrow (-125) meels Mr. LE Cinham (-175) - The 15

‚st 6 o'clock, and Mr Higashida (-150) | cleared to-day fnd "will mail : for plays Mr. D. Urquhart (-100) at 9 Kwong Chow Wan at 10 am to 'clock.

morrow.

Parcels will be received at this Office until : 3 r.m. the day before "eiling: The contents and walne of all package are required,

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