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"SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1820,

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LEC. DETTON WESTERN UNIT BENTLEYY

P. L. YOUNG

MINIGEL

TELEFONKS

MÊRCURY MOTOR CAR GL OFFICE

-CO.

* 59-61 Des Voeux Road Central,

HONGKONG.

CHILDREN'S COLUMN.

[Conducted by "Peter Pan "1

POLLY PUT THE KETTLE ON.

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Polly and Sukey, who were sisters, Irved in a cottage on the moors, miles away from anyone.

Sometimes they walked into the town to do their shopping but, as rule they had very little money with which to buy anything. They kept bees and they had one cow, so had plenty of milk and honey and they lived mostly on honey and also fish. which they caught in a river near by.

SMO ROL

1345

MUN BRANCH } BOBIwan Rock Iss

RAVER WEST PORTT KLANCE 2345 WORK SHOP

ADVERSARIA.

THE CHINA MAIL.

{Continued from Poge 4.) -

What does the GLARING Morning Post INCONSISTENCY. Tant?

After this

FIRE ALARMS.

TWO STRENUOUS TIGHTS.

TEA DEALERS' SHOF GUTTED.

M

About 9.20 p.m. yesterday, a fire broke out at No. 7. Cheongching Street, West Paint. The alarm was at once given and the Fire Brigade was promptly on the scene.

→ noting. morning, apparently with approval. that our public meesing "provided, a distinct departure from the cant

The fire broke out on the ground. and-dried procedure to which the

floor occupied by the Sun Hing firm Colony has so long been accustom- of importers and exporters, and tea ed." it complains that there was dealers. It had taken a strong}

just a little too much" speechi-hold by the time the fire brigade- fying Seeing that the proposed, arrived, with the result that a expenditure was five lakhs, I don't strenuous fight had to be made flames fed by agree with the comment. Any agtinst furious way, I'd rather have the oratory the wooden boxes and dried tea The flames were rapidly CANTON ADMINISTRATION. than the cut-and-dried, framed and leaves.

increasing in volume, but after about glazed, dodges we are used to.

half an hour's hard work, they were subdued and eventually extinguished. The whole stock of tea, valued at $8,000, was damaged either by fire or by water.

CONSTITUTIONAL LEADERS.

FIRST MANIFESTO ISSUED.

Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Dr. Wu Ting- fang, Mr. Tang Shao-yi, and General Tang Chi-yao. in a manifesto, issued yesterday, unofficially translated, stated, in part, as follows:

We, compelled by the lawlessness of the North against the country, were obliged to create in Canton a Constitutionalist Government some time ago. Treason within, however has impeded the progress of the

mavement.

the Now all

ob

stacles have been removed; and at the commencement of the present reconstruction programme, we deem it proper to reassert our aims and

purpose.

GOOD INTENTIONS.

STOWAWAY FINED.

A FRIEND IN NEED.

The premises are insured with the Union Insurance Society of Canton for $400, and with a Chinese com pany for $5,500 The cause of the outbreak is Inknown.

1

EARLY MORNING BLAZE. *At 2.15 this morning, the brigade was again called out, this time to attend to a fire in Tang Street, near Tais the New Western Market. fight was also a strenuous one, and it was a considerable time before the

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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1

The Governor is honorary colonel the V. D. C.

as

Mr. W. E. Shenck is recognized American vice-consul.

CHURCH SERVICES.

"A CRAEGE OF OCR DOLLLK K-MARK JUK ALL NOTICES CIDER THIS HEADING,

'AT. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL,

1890

Harakano, Decsenen Är

Stowo Sesuar IN ÅDTENT. ̧·

Holy Communion at 7.30 am. Malins at 11. Cathedral Choir.

Responses Ferial: Yenite: Barnby

(Pist Psalms, 9 (Oakalay). I Dakeley); Te Deum, Lawes, Cuoce. Hopkins: Benedictus, Garrett: Anthem. "Hesriren unto me," Sel- fran; Hymn, 43

Erenang at p... Holy Communion 12 noon.

Auxiliary Choir. Responses. Ferial : Pmiza, 5) (Elvery) ;

Magnifest: Smart, Nunc Dimittis, Monk: Hymus. 48, 52, 392. The Cathedral Organist will be glad to hear from any one willing to assist in the singing at this service.

First Church of Christ Scientist, MacDonnell Road.

Sanday, 11.15 am Wednesday, 5.30 p.m.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS:

WANTED.

LUB wants to RENT 2 or 3 tennis- courts, or a plot of waste greandf suitable for the laying out of 3 tennis- courts, provided reasonable time o, lesse guaranteed. State terms to No. 1943, co this paper.

TO LET.

TO LET-For immediate occupation THREE LARGE and LIGHT ROOMS suitable for offices. Central position. Apply P. O. Bar No. 73:4

LOST.

Alexander Victor Argon, who was yesterday remanded on a charge of having stowed away on board the E. & A. 2.5. Kanowna," was again flames were extinguished. The extent; before Magistrate Orme this morning-of damage to this house is not yet They had a fire too, when they

Mr D. J. Lewis who appeared on known. The origin of this outbreak wanted it, as there were always sticks

behalf of Messrs. Mackinnon, Macis also a mystery. to be found and they did not feel that

kenzie and Co., the ships agents, they were badly off. In fact they

informed the Magistrate that the were both very cheery and happy.

company took a very serious view! Only just occasionally they did

The Repablic of China has been in of the case, in view of the wish that they had a little more existence for the last nine years. prevalence of offences of this des money so that they could buy, a few During all this time, no advance cription. The ordinance under which! extra things.

could be recorded. First Yuan Shih- the defendant was charged, said of One afternoon it was Polly's birth-kat conspired to become emperor. Counsel, also took a serious view of day and they were just going to have and he was then followed by the plot the offence, providing for a fine noti tea. Sukey was saying, "I do wish of the Tuchans, or Military Gov. exceeding $1,000, and in addition, Pally that I had been able to get you ernors, to dominate the land with not as an option, a term of imprison a cake, but you know how it is. I militarism and by the attempt of ment with hard labour not exceeding simply bave no money at all."

Chang Hsun to restore the monarchy-nine months. The ordinance, added Never mind Sakey dear." Polly Nothing has been done, by the Counsel, was passed in 1903, when

night 30th November, a necklaca answered," Our bread and honey is North, for the improvement of the conditions were different from those

of BAROQUE PEARLS with gold-clasp. a country very nice and we will have

through reconstruction at present with all the regulations of special lot of honey to-day and some measures.

the various countries to be complied Owing to the unsettled condition: The Undersigned will be grateful for Now with the Constitutionalist with, plus police regulations.

of the weather the Committee of the any information leading to recovery of tea instead of milk.”

T. W. HILL Hon. Secretary. Provinces as the basis of operation, The Magistrate: The defendant Society of St. Vincent de Paul has ame we shall labour towards the inaugura į was going to Australia.

decided to postpone their annual St. Andrew's Society. Ce Messrs. tion of self-government and common Mr. Lewis: The ship would have bazaar from to-morrow to the follow, Bradley & Co, Ltd. education, promotion of industry and been heavily fined had he got throughing Sunday, December 12. better means of communications soto Australia, and then he would have She ran to open the door and saw as to improve the livelihood of the had to be taken back to the place At the meeting of the Sanitary draw for the CHAMPIONSHIP

THE what a queer old woman! She was/ people, reform of the official system whence he started, at the ship's ex-Board to be held at 4.15 p.m. on

and public finance, abolition of the pease. The defendant would have in December 7 an amendment will be Pearce Eyes, Miss Healing v. dressed in bright pink and all round Tuchun system and the disbandment effect defrauded the Company out of moved to the Offensive Trade Bye Humphreys. Mrs Winston Mrs. her gay dress were wreaths of of superfluous troops. We hope, by passage money to and from Austaalia, jaws Sanitary Inspector P. R. Moore. Miss Saith T. Mrs. Jamieson, flowers which looked exactly as if

Cases Beesley will be authorised to enter Mrs. Drew v. Mrs. Maitland, Mrs. Man they were made of icing sugar. On these means, to bring peace and plus

wholesome foods.

As she was speaking there came a sharp knock at the door.

Whoever can that be?" cried Sakey, for hardly anyone came to that lonely spot.

an old white-haired woman.

But!

food both ways,

A large number of granite quarries are gazetted for lease. They bring in over $25,000 a year in rent to the government.

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OST-In the CITY on TUESDAY

LADIES

GOLF.

'NOTICES.

"EVERYTHING FOR THE HOUSE"

BRITISH

"COOKING AND CULINARY UTENSILS,

BART

SCALES

STEEL

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION

·JUST RECEIVED

INCLUDING

HOUSEHOLD SCALES

SAUCEPANJ AND BOILERS

FISH KETTLES,

FRY PANS, KETTLES, TEA & COFFEE POTS, HIP, SPONGE AND CHILDREN'S BATHS, TRAVELLING BATHS,

HEARTH SUITES, FIRE BRASSES, TABLE AND KITCHEN CUTLERY, KNIFE MACHINES,

FOOD CHOPPERS. »

*

KENTS.

ALL BRITISH" BRUSHES.

INCLUDING

HAIR AND WHISK BROOMS AND BRUSHLES. PLATE,

PASTRY, STOVE AND SAUCEPAN BRUSHES,

CHAMOIS LEATHERS.

TOILET BRUJHES

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

SELVIT

CLOTHS.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

"BABY" GRAND PIANOS

JUST UNPACKED

FROM

"BROADWOOD"

LONDON.

&

"CHICKERING".

BOSTON.

The nest in the World.

THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.

16, DES VOUX ROAD.

is sa follows:-Miss. Lowe, Mrs

Mro.

one arm she carried a large basket { prosperity to the country and effect of this sort were by no means premises and inspect and seize un: ning, Mrs. Morrison, Bres. First ruund |

and in this was a parcel done up white paper and tied up with ribbon. 'Good-afternoon, my dears," said this strange person.

"Good-afternoon," the sisters 24- swered, and Sukey added,

a government of and by the people isolated. and make China safe for democracy."

Canton saw another long and enthusiastic parade last Wednesday

The Hongkong General Post Office notifies that radio telegrams can now be accepted for transmission to Macao. The Hongkong charge is

to be played by Desember 17.

WODEHOUSE CUPS.

The Magistrate: They constitute a nuisance to the Companies con- cerned.

Mr. Lewis: Yes, and considerable loss.

ADIES Sianghai foursomes, MATCH Inspector Spear produced a letter 30 cents per word, with a minimum PLAY over Fanling Big course. "There is only bread and honey but if afternoon, when more than 10,000 from Mr. Leefe, of Messrs Jardine,of ten words for $3. The Macao To be played only on days other than citizens, including school boys and Matheson and Co. The Inspector charge is 15 cents per word, with a Wednesdays. Saturdays, Sundays and "you will share it with us we shall be girls marched in honour of the total stated that yesterday he took the minimum of $1.50 for ten words. Holidays Entries close at Fauling very pleased," and she called out to prohibition of gambling in Kwang defendant to "see Mr. Leefe, The hours of the service are from 7: December 23. Polly, who had gone off to fetch another plate.

We are just going to have tea.

"Polly put the kettle on, Polly put the kettle on. Polly put the kettle on, we'll all have tea."

tung.

The Company Keeper had a good Thank you" the old woman feast off bis bone and a drink of You are milk. Polly and Sukey washed up replied, as she came in, very kind, especially as it is Folly's the tea things and put away the rest birthday and you have no bread and of the cake in a tin and they were

all as happy as they could be. honey to spare.”

'But how did you know that it was Polly's birthday?" said Sukey.

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Of course I know all about birth- days, their visitor answered, "I am The Birthday Cake Maker and I have

come to bring you a cake."

PETER PAN.

OPENING DOORS.

I think it's very awkward

And she took the parcel out of her when you're really rather small basket and handed it to Polly.

"Oh thank you so very much." To get into the grown-up's rooms,

Doors handles are so tall.

Polly said and she undid the parcel

and there was the most beautiful birth

My mother calls them "high up,”

day cake that you have seen, all pink Though I don't know why she should, and white icing with "Polly" written I can't say all these different words on it in large letters.

And "tall" is just as good.

How happy they all were! Sakey

made the tea (but she left the kettle Now sometimes in the mornings on the fire in case they should want When my Mammy is in bed any more hot water) and they all bad I knock upon her door and say the bread and honey and then big "Get up you sleepy head!" slices of the birthday cake.

I'm sometimes cross I fear. My mother says it's easy,

When they had nearly finished And then she says "Come in Dick" there was a knock at the door again And "Turn the handle dear and in came another old woman, But oh it is a business, carrying a basket.

"Good-afternoon, Polly," she said, "I have brought you a present too." She handed her the basket and in it was a dear little brown dog, which jumped out as soon as the lid was opened and frisked around.

Polly was delighted and the old woman said, "Look in the basket again and you will find the bone which never grows old and every day the dog (whose name is The Company Keeper) will get more and more meat off it. You must be careful though that Company Keeper does not jump over the moon or he may come down miles away and then you would lose him."

I don't think she can know, She doesn't have to use both hands And stand upon tip-toe!

PETER PAN.

:

ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK'S BURIED FISH.

1 Salmon. 2. Cod.

3. Sole.

4. Ed. 5. Whale. 6. Cockle.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

for

"I will be very careful" Polly answered," Sukey and I have pranted a dog for years to keep us company and we shall take the greatest care

"Alys Crockatt. Thank you of him:"

Then Sukey made some tea and your letter Alys. You were quite they all had another piece of the right about the Buried Fish as you the birthday cake and after that the will see by the answers. I expect old women said they must go. So we shall be having another drawing they all said good-bye and Polly told competition before long. them that it was the nicest birthday Nena Perpetuo. I was glad to she had ever had.

The sisters stood at the door and hear that you were pleased with

your prize Nena,

waved until the old women were out

and after the circumstances had to 8 a.m., from noon to 2 p.m., and been explained to him, the latter from 7 to 10 p.m." had agreed to pay the defen- dant's fine if it were not too high. |————— and to provide the defendant, with a passage to Australia.

Mr. Lewis: The Captain of thei "Kanowna" had been subjected to considerable inconvenience by having to change his course and transfer the defendant to the "St. Albans" to be brought to Hongkong. I must ask for a heavy penalty,

Inspector Spear said that he was convinced that this was a case in "which the defendant, not having any money, had boarded the "Kanowna" with the intention of paying the pas sage on arrival at Sydney where he hoped to get money from friends. It. was not, as had been suggested, done for a joke or bet.

Mr. Lewis: The defendant probab- ly had some Chinese friends on board who provided him with food through- out the voyage.

The Magistrate: He gave himself up to the Captain.

Mr. Lewis: I am instructed that he was discovered on board. Even if he did give himself up to the Captain, he did so because he had to. The Magistrate: What is the cost

of à passage ticket

Mr. Ross: £2.15.

Mr. Lewis: And the retur fare would be the same.

CUTICURA HEALS BURNING ITCHING

Breaking Out On Face. Very Pain- ful. Did Not Get Any Sleep.

"I had breaking out on my face that was very painful. It began lie a pimple, and when it came to a head water ten down my cheek and every- where it touched it burned terribly. I did not get a bit of sleep with the inching and burning.

"I saw an advertisement for Cuti- cia and I thought I would try them. I found great relief with the first ap- Iplication, and one bez of Cuticura Ointment with the Coticum Scap Lealed me." (Signed) Ma. Mary M. Day, 51, Cherry St., Stafford, Eng.

With an apparent tendency to skin troubles you should use these fragrant|| emollienta for talle purposes. Soap! to cleanse, Olutment to heel

Soap

· Ja, Ointment 11⁄2 32. and Zx. Ed, Sord chrechout the Empes. For sumoke much fret ad SA ZALOR · far mki_cecierewith

Cetients. Song shares without song,

A GERM DESTROYER. The Magistrate said he would like HERE is no danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poison resulting to know if Mr. Leefe were prepared from a wound when Chamberlain's Pain to recompense the P. & O. Co., for Balma is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys the germs which all the trouble it had taken.

Mr. Lewis: Funderstand that Mr.cause these diseases. It also causes Leefe was prepared to assist the wounds to heal without mituration and in one-third the time required by the defendant, but to what extent I do usus treatment. For sale by kil not know.

Chemists and Storekeepers. Remarking that he did not think this was case which deserved ixil without апу option, the Magistrate

菇 imposed

a

fine

of $100 or one month's imprison- ment with hard labour, and instruct- ed Mr. Ross to interview Mr. Leefe

with regard to defraying, whatever expenses the P. & O. had incurred.

WHOOPING COUGH.. WHEN your child has whoopins cough be careful to keep the giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy & cough loose and expectoration cary by may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough macus and maka sucrestinily in many epidemics and is i Contains no Pazootic or other injurious Because it is wood (would) or substances it a perfectly akin. Für de

by nil Chemists and Rtorene z should be.

j

of sight and when they went in and why is a door in the conditionat easier to expectorate. It na been tied

shut the door Polly said, a

Sukey take the kettle off, Sukey take the kettle off, Sukey take the kettle off. They've all gone away.

mood?

WISEMAN, LTD.

TEA DANCES

on

Tuesday, December 7th

sod

Thursday, December 9th

$100 each Tickets (Including Afternoon Tea).

***

WISEMAN, Ltd.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undervigned bave received in. structions to sell by Public Auction (FOR ACCOUNT OF TEA VOROKKKAD), ON-

SATURDAY, December 18, 1920. at 10.30 am,, at their Bales Booms, No. 8, Dn Yaux Road, Cocaer of

Tow. House Straat,

A large Consignment of TOYS.

On view Friday 17th inst. Terms:-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. "Hongkong. December 4, 1920.

THE EAST ASIATIC CO.,

COPENHAGEN

MS. “CHILE”

LTD.

will be loading about the middle of January for Copenhagen taking cargo on through Bills of Lading to Scandinavian and Baltic destinations at Conference Bates.

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Agents.

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TEAL 1382)

XMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS.

Including

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COTY'S & HOUBIGANT'S PERFUMERY HAIR BRUSHES & COMBS MANICURE SETS COLGATE'S GIFT BOXES PIPES & VACUUM FLASKS

Fic.

Etc. At Moderate Prices.

COLONIAL DISPENSARY,

Tel. No. 1877.

14 Queen's Road Central, Hongkong

THE "BON TON" LTD.

37; Queen's Road. Dentral.

JUST ARRIVED.

An odd assortment of Ladies' Hats of the latest French styles and make, no duplicates of any style.

Also Evening Dress and Costume Materials and Trimmings, etc.

EXPECTED SHORTLY.

The universal popular BONTON Corsets.

XMAS

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H.D.O..

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20

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phisi Pomarzazan Bitters

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King George IV WIL Whisky or Perfection "* Tawiy Diy Port.

St. Julien Claret

DOL O Tam or Dry Gin

Vino de Paste Yellow Beal-Shery

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