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KLAPIAIS

“MIRETRY" Baseras, MERCURY MOTOR CAR GENERAL OFTES

PERLE ADDAYS2:

COSES. CHED LEESTI KELTION

CO.

59-61 Des Voeux Road Central,

HONGKONG.

WESTERN UNION

BEVILET'S

P. 5. Torre MANAGER

ilux Revver &

HOUR MONS

REACH

Ronson Roa, Į

WEST POINT BRANCH 145 Wass Siera

ARMED ROBBERY

"A BIT SILLY.".

FIVE MEN CHARGED.

·CASE ADJOURNED.

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Five Chinese were this morning brought beloer Magistrate Orme and) charged with being concerned with another man, nor in custody, in an armed robbery at No. 213. Queen's Food Eat..a + a.m., on November 1. when Bothing, jewellery and money -valued at $165, was stolen.

Mr. C. H. Lyson appeared of be halt of M. Leo d'Almads, 1. defend the Sith defendam, and asked for a week's remand, explaining that he had!

enly, just been remained and wanted

time to receive insanations.

SCICIDE ATTEMPTED.

MAGISTRATE'S, ADVICE TO MORBID

WOMAN,

Inspector Fox, of the Kowloon City Police Station, this morning charged a Chinese woman before Magistrate Orme with attempting to commit suicide by hanging herself

with a piece of rope.

The defendant admitted the offence-

The Inspector asked that the Magistrate order the defendant to undergo medical observation.

The Magistrate: Why? Do you

SHROFF WANTED.

THE CHINA MAIL.

ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT.

GANDE, PRICE & CO. SIER WARRANT,

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

INSURANCE OFFICES.

NOTICE

“ARMISTICE DAY.

-

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,

G.

R.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

the Custodian of Enemy Property), tlana to sell by Public Auction, PE Undersigned have received instruc

Mr. W. E.. Crocker, of Messrs. Gande, Price and Co.. Wige and Spirit merchants, this morning applied at the Central Police station 21 FIRE & MARINE INSUR (For

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that for a warrant for the arrest of the||ANGE OFFICES will be CLOSED for Company's shroff who is alleged to the Transaction of Public Enginess on have absconded with $4,100 which THURSDAY, 11th November, 1923, be bad collected from customers on

By Order, behalf of the firm..

LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,

Secretaries.

WHAT THE KING WANTS ARE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF

YOU TO DO TO-MORROW.

The following telegram has been received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies dated the 6th Novem- ber, 1920:

His Majesty the King bas, express- ed a wish that on the Armistice Day, 17th November, there should be a

complete suspension of all normal business and locomotion throughout the British Empire during the 2

ON

MONDAY,

November 15, 1920, at 10:30 am, at The Basil Mission Compound, West Point, Miscellaneous Goods, Including Furniture, Bamboo Baskets,

On view morning prior to sale,

Also

FRL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF Bosorong

HOSTRONG & CASTOR. Í &c, &C., Hongkong, Nov. 10, 1920-

Derma -—Cash,

+4

Several cases pump machinery, on STRUTHERS AND DIXON, INC. view from Friday. 12th November, 1920.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Á uctíomari.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

S.S. "WEST ISON," From SEATTLE.

minutes silence commencing at 11 THE Steamship

11.10.

* TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.-

* WEST ISON,” aving arrived from Seattle via perts on November 10th, 1920, 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

think she is unbalanced don't HELENA MAY INSTITUTE loon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd. think she is quite right up there."

Inspector Wills said that suit a your Worship.

long remand would cause hardship! Replying to the Magistrate, the to the witnesses for the prosecution. Inspector said that the defendant who were poor people from the coun; told him that the reason she ar try, and were living in boarding, tempted to take her own life was houses pending the hearing of the because her husband was absent in Swatow, and her brother and sisters- in-law had neglected her, and would "not give her anything.

Se

The Magistrate fixed Tuesday after noon for the hearing of the case, "

GOLF CLUB SAFE.

UNSUCCESSFUL ATTACK.

THỊP ĐẶUGHT IN THE ACT.

Inspector Caygill of Yaumati Police Station this morning charged a gol caddie, employed by the U.S.R.C.. with breaking imo the Club pavilion! at a.m., on Tuesday, with intent to commit robóZST.

The Magistrate: She is not dangerous?—No, quite harmless.

The Magistrate: She looks a little depressed. Is there any particular siku of insanity about her?--No.

į

The defendant's sisters-in-law who i were called, informed the Magistrate that the defendant had come with them from the country not long ago as refugees. They could safely return now, and they were prepared

to take the defendant back with them. The defendant: I don't want to go back. You have threatened to murder me.

The sisters-in-law denied this, and. informed the Magistrate that the defendant was bit silly," and occasionally had fits of depression. Otherwise she was quite all right.

The defendant admitted the offen e. The Inspector told the Magistrate that the No. "boy" of the Club. The Magistrate: You must hu- who slept on the premises with several mour her and not let her get

depressed. other jokis, was awakened by a noise!

To Inspector FoR: I don't think

Inspector Fox agreed.

in the room where the Club safe wait would improve the defendant's kept. He went there to investigate state of mind to place her under and finding a window pane broken.cbservation. I think she should go called up the other servants to sur back to her relatives. round the pavilion. Sergeant Fraser who was passing at the time. W25 In discharging the defendant, the stracted by the commotion. He Magistrate told her that everyone Found the table lamp on the floor in must have a happy day. When she *front of the safe. A mirror had been had a bad day, she should look on

taken down from the wall to prevent the better side of things and not. the light from being reflected through despair. He advised her to return the window, a piece of wire was found to her relatives and not seek death in the lock of the safe. Another piece again. of wire was found on top of the sale, and on the window sill were discover- ed a wrench and three keys. A search of the room led to the discovery of the defendant hiding behind a table. Defendant's right hand was found to have been cur, presumably by putting it through the" window pane, and on the window sill were found races of blood.

The Magistrate passed sentence of six montits hard labour.

KINEMA NOTES.

CORONET PICTURES.

SENSATIONAL PHOTO-PLAY.

:

THEATRICALS.

E. B. WAKING COMPANY.

COMING VISIT TO HONGKONG,

NOTICE.

TEE Undersigned have received in-

Tracions to tell by Public ane

don

(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED).

FRIDAY. November 12 1920, at 12 noon, at their Sales Rooms No. 8

Des Vax Road, Corner of

Tes Horse Street.

Kowloon and stored at Consignees Five paira Carrier Pigeons

risk.

Consignees of Cargo must produce az Import Permait signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Ex- NOTHER LANTERN LECTURE! A to CHILDREN will be given by Lading will be countersigned.

ports, Hongkong, before Bills of

The REV. TEESDALE

MACKINTOSH, M.A., D.D.

ON

TUESDAY, November 16th, at 5.30 p.m. Subject:-"THE TEMPEST."

REPULSE BAY HOTEL

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All broken, chafed and damaged cargo is to be left in the Godowns where it will be examined at 10 a.m. on Nov. 16th, 1920, by the Company's surveyors Messra. Carmichael Clarke.

All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which they cannot be recognised. No claims will be recognised after the goods have left the Godowns and cargo undelivered on and alter Novecaber 18th, 1920,

ENTERTAINMENT TO INTERPORT will be subject to rent.

CRICKET AND TENNIS TEAMS.

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Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for counter- SATURDLY, 13th November. 1920. signature immediately.,

STRUTHERS & DIXON, INC., Agents for Div. of Op. C.S Shipping Ecard, Emergency Fleet Coporation.

12, Des Voeur Road, Central Hongkong November 19, 1920.

connection with the ahore, a late one will leave the "Star Ferry pier, Hongkong, atlas.

Late trams to the Peak will leave the Lower Tram Station at 12.30, 1, 1.30 and 2.

THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LTD.

!!!!

PPLICATION has been made to the Directors of this Company to issue to FRED ELLIS of Ice House Street, Victoria Hongkong a Duplicate or Certificates of the undermentioned 300 (Three hundred) Shares in the Company, or other Certificate or Certificates in lien thereof, upon the statement that under circumstances amounting to larceny or false pretences, the original Certificates have been lost possession of :-

Date.

Share Numbers.

Present

registered Proprietor.

7017 9/2/17 50 Nos. 29301 to 29350 inclusive Hon. Sir C. P. Chater',

M. S. Sassoon, Esq.

with Cage.

Terms: Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.. Hongkong, Yovember 9, 1920.

(For Account of the Concerned ).

UNI

TURSDAY,

November 16, 1920, at 2.30 pm,

their Sales Rooms, No. 5, Des Voeux Road, Crace of Ice Kese Street

* Diamond* Light Waight Motor Cycle, 1819 Model, Villiers Engine 3 E.P. Single Cylinder, Electric Lighúng.

TH

(In good running order) farm :-Cash.

BUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

from 1500UT OF THE CONCKISID),

on

TUESDAY,

November 16, 1920, commencing at 2.30 “pa at their Sales Booms, Fo. 8,

Des Varix Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

WHITE 'GOODS, ka, ke..

Comprising -

小

Pillow Cases, Quilts, Turkish Towels, Bath Towels, Bath Sheets, Double Bed Sheets, Drawnwork Bedspreads, Table Covers, Crochet and Drawnwork Doilies, Table Cloths, Linen Damask Serviettes,

Also

A few lots of Kit Bags, Suit Cases,

and Attaché Cases, etc. (Fall Particulars from Catalogue). Fram:--Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Aveliancer Hongkong, November 10, 1920.

Ki; C. M. G.

7590 15/4/19 50 8538 2:3/20 100

37084

37133

42869

42968

Li Chok Yuen, Esq.

5910 15/8/10 29

1251

-1275)

S. Fenwick, Esq.

16258

1$259)

5

5911 15/8/10 20 7754

1/5/199 11 26/1/20 6605 15/10/14 15 1780

1/5/19 4 * 66739, '66742

.59089

59117.

HL Fenwick, Esq.

61757

61765

8. Fenwick, Esq.,,

71841, 71845

(ren appotun oF THE CONCERNED),

"

44670 ..

44584

H

7735

1/5/19 9

64366,

64774

300

R. Mitchell, Esq.

Mrs. EC. Champerdowne Mesa P.F.EL. Hodge

and A. F. Harris,

H. H. Fenwick, Esq.

The H. B. Waring English Re pertory Company, which is at present touring India, will visit this part of the world about the beginning of the year. Judging by reports it seems to be a particularly strong combina- tion, embracing several of London's greatest artists. Added to this Mr. Waring has been fortunate in secur- ing some very fine plays, including some of the latest London successes. is made to the Directors they will then proceed to deal with such application for

a duplicate or other new Certificate or Certificates.

The company, which comprises about sixteen members, is acknowledged one of the finest English company Those who visit the Coronet to wit- of its kind ever to visit the East. So ness the unique photo-play "Back to far the tour has been a series of God's Country," will be paid by successes, and returns are being play- seeing one of the most remarkable ed in most of the leading cities, even achievements in motion pictures yet after an original run of six and eight accomplished.

weeks. Further particulars will be announced later."

Nell Shipman, the swimming girl of the Canadian wilds, who is the heroine of the story, portrays her part with the sid such beasts of the forest as bears, wolves, mountain lions. 'racoons, etc., and this muly remark-

able use of different varieties of wild. animals, produces some of the must thrilling scenes ever filmed.

the

CAUGHT WITH THE BOOTY.

THIEF ARRESTED,

TWO MONTHS' IMPRISONMENT,

Apart from the fact that it' is a pro- duction entirely different from

Before Magistrate Orme this morn- majority of photo-plays, it has the dis-ing. Inspector Caygill, charged a Chi- tinction of having been made farther nese with the theft of 35 pieces of north than any other picture in the clothing from No. 80, Wongham Lane,

This man pleaded guilty." history of cinematography, some of the scenes being taken on

The Inspector said that the defer- the far shore of Lesser Slave Lake, north of dant was arrested last night on the the 56th parallel.

HONGKONG THEATRE.

| U.S.R.C., „ground by, one of the ser- vants who saw him crawling through the bushes with a bundle in his hand. In view of the previous night's at- tempted robbery in the Chub pavi-] lion, the servant, detained the defer- dant while the police were sent for.. "Down to earth-five-reel Subsequently, from enquiries made, comedy by Douglas Fairbanks, in it was discovered that the clothing which he himself takes the leading was the property of a woman living part, is now being shown at the Hong- No. 80, Wongnam Lane, who had kong Theatre. The picture is being gone out leaving the door of her flat shown until Friday, hight. Professor unlocked. Paul is continuing his display of skill "in-thought reading.

Sentence of two months hard labour was passed.

AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that if within THIRTY DAYS from the date hereof no claim or representation in respect of such Original Certificats

By Order of the Board of Directors,

Hongkong, November 9th, 1920.

"W.E. BROWN,

Secretary.

TABAQUERIA FILIPINA

(TOBACCONISTS)

will REMOVE to

38-40, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL

(Opposite to LOCK HING & CO.)

́ON UE ABOUT

MONDAY, 15th instant.

*0

TUESDAY,

November 16, 1920, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Salon Booms, No. 8, Der Tax Boad, Corner of Ice House Street,

TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNI TURE, BRASS AND TEAKWOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS BRASS-MOUNTED

*

BEDSTEANS, CARFETS,

- de, comprising :— Chesterfield sofas, arm-chain funt," Folding Card and Occasional Tables, One Upholstered Suite, Bedroo Furniture comprising Tank wood

Twin Bedsteads, large' and small Ward- robes, Dressing Tables, and Chairs, Wash- standa, -&o,' (Fitmed · Teakwood), Bide- boards, Dianer Wurzons, Extension Din- ing Tables sad Chiẩm; ko, Dinner Sections, Crockery," and Glam Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, &c Bath Bcom Utanalla, Electro-Plated Ware, Electric Beading. Lamps. Teakwood Screens, Sundry Blackwood Furniture, Ride Tables, Chsler, Gabizieta, Piekares, Carpets, &c.

DETY

One American Ice Chest. 1 Piano in good condition, several lots. Tennis Balla, &c., &c.

(Fall Farticulars from Catalogue). Tarms :-Cach,

HUGHES & HOUTA, Auctioneers. Hongkong, November 10, 1980.

A FAVOURITE RUB DOWN. THE galler, the foot ball player and 1 the all round athlete know the value of Chamberlain's Pain Palm. It is just the thing for a rub down after a hard game. All soreness disappears liki mã gắc and sprains and swellings are cured in one-third less time-than by| any other treatment.” For sale by mil Chem and 3:orekerjvers,

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