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Mr. J. W. Lamont, second officer, "Chinhua." has gone seting chia! officer. Hupeh."

December 6, 1919, Tampersture 35.

日七初月一十申庚孟年九歳芪準中

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS

Beuter's Service'to the China Mail.)

SUPPLEMENTARY ARMY ESTIMATE.

With what was unquestionably one The following changes on the Chipa Coast are recorded in the latest issue of the most enjoyable plays yet sub-i mitted by them in Hongkong, the of Shipping andt Engineering :-

Warwick Comedy. Company scored; Captain G. D. S. Miis, from leave.quire a little morph in the Theatre Rayet last night when Brown has gone master. "Chungking."

LONDOS December 15th. Caperin A. V. Harrison of the Sugar," a sparkling com, dy from the Garrick Theatre, was received

The Supplementary Aray Estimate shows .of -Chungking" is on reserve.

expenditure estimated increased

this is reduced to Mr. G. A. Ryles, chief officer, with more than corsial appreciation Szechuan," has gone chief officer, by a delighted audience, the size of £45.000.000, but

saving," partly due to which bespoke the steady popularity | £29.756.000 by Ningpo.

Indeed, the postponement of the formation of a M: Dickinson has been spot this leated company,

the applause, always spontaneous and special reters of the Militia, and the fact pointed second officer, Hupeh."

half the gure hoped. is stated that the MC. H. Thompson has been ap hears, amounted to an ovation when at the Territoral Army will reach onis pointed second officer, "Huichow."nearly a score of beautiful bouquets army has been terra ed from the anti- Mr. W. L Thomas, has been ap were presented to Miss Marjory Clark sipated figure 14.000 toring who gave a vivacious interpretation to the discibed sate of the world and the.

temporary shortage it our teserse force-- pointed second officer. Chinhus."

The estimate includes £1.800.000 for M. C. E. Fisher, second officer of the leading role.

Rich with a delicious hamour. armoured lorries and ears in Ireland and "Hangchow." has gone second off-

heightened only by an occasional special measures for the welfate of troops cer.Liangchow.

the play is there. rote of the drainatie.

Mesopotamia and the Middle East, go a whole. is costing altogether £49000,000 FOT delighet for its playful, satire and i winry repartee. The plot is based on the financial Tear as compared with Mr. A. G. McKinnon, second off-the impetuous marriage of an enthus gea, curçó in die or ginal estimates.

Hepeh." has signed of. siastic young peer to a pretty, but

Taylor. Mr. J.

supernumerary frankly human, chorus girl, whose second officer. Summing." has sign little crudities of speech and candidi

i remarks eam her a frigid reception!!!

WARRINGTON, Drenber 13th. ed off."

Mr. W. Show. chief officer, from her husband's aristocratic rela

Mr. Daniel Secretary of the Navy, in tives: Amsing complications cause the report presented to Congress, en **Singpo," is on reserve.

Mr. J. Chipper, second officer, the young peeress to attempt a return phasizes the fact tha: the imediate our Wenchow." has gone supertumer-to her former professioen, and it is not, standing daty of America is the provision ay second officer. Hsing Peking. until a wily theatrical producer is of alequate bare bears on the Pacific, and Mr. V. Price, Supernumerary, forced to release her from a rash and proceeds to quae Presiden, Wilson who second officer. "Hsin Pekry. has indiscreet contract that general recon-incomparably the most adequate navy is

ciliation is effected by the happy dis- the world. gone second officer, Wenchow."

Mr. A. Campbell, secord engineer.covery that the secret whose deter-

of this object or in sight. Sharkung." has gone chief, ergized preservation had caused all the steadily for this ideal and the attainment

Feschow."

trouble, related only to the payment; The report further states that Americ Mr. D. O. Tilburn, second engi- of her young brother-in-law's racing must be prepared to defend her intervie against any combination Consequently. I neer. Wenchow," has gone second dears. engineer. Shantung."

the Sentary of the Yavy appmve of the Corgies, should sathorise another three fremmendation of the General Board that rear programme to begin as soon as capital

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Mr. R. G. Palmer, second officer. Waishing has gone acting chief officer. Kingsing.

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Mr. R. S. McNair, chief officer played the part of the young peeress, completed. This development, however, “Kingsing." has gone acting master.at intervals impulsive, gay, shrewd, would not be required, if the Governozas sil times frank provide for an agreement for a concert of and ingeneous. but "Esarz-

Mr. Daniel dwells on the effects of Captain S. Polkinghorn, of the and sincere.. Miss Beatrix Wynn "Esang." is on leave.

more than deserved the frequent ap-Í America aloofnews from the fraternising Mr. JM Bair. second officer. 1 plause she received for her skilful induences which have been quickened in the will mean that dreadnought will be added "Kingsing." has gone second officer, portrayal of the cold and venomous heart of the Old Word, and says that it "Vaishing."

aristocrat bitterly opposed to the new to dreadcongh, and the Utited States will peeress who had supplanted her in be cited as an example of national selfish. the affections of her cousip. Miss news and retrogression. Muriel Aked who was splendid as the stern, unsympathetic mother-in- law, received special approbation for the realistic acerbity, with which she played the part. Mr. Frank Wheate In the House of Commons. replying ley, as the young husband. together Sir Heery Norman, Mr. Lloyd George said with the remainder of an excellent that the Imperial Defence Committee as caste, including Mr. Thorpe-Mayce as beginning investigation into the question

Mr. V. M. Ruxton, second officer, "Esang." has gone second officer. "Tuckwo."

Mr. H. Craig second officer, "Tuckwo," has gone supernumerary second officer, "Hopsing."

Mr. A. Pirie, supernumerary second officer, Hopsang." is on leave!"

Mr. A. W. Taylor, chief officer, "Yuensang. has gone chief officer,

"Kumsang-

Mr. J. F. Nicoll. chief officer "Kemang." is on reserve.

Mr. J. D. Carswell, supernumer ry second officer. "Yuensang." is

of reserve.

Mr. W. Ryden. Hom reserve, his gone chief officer. "Kwongsang."

Mr. J. S. Masson, chiel officer, Kwongsang." is on reserve.

Mr. J. Powell, chiel "officer. Yeeasang." is on reserve.

Mr. W. R. Williams, from reserve. has gone chief officer. "Loongsang..." Mr. J. D. Thwaites, second officer, Hangsang. is on reserve.

Mr. R. W. Wilson, second officer, "Kwaisang." is on reserve.

Mr. W. A. Balch. From reserve,

BATTLESHIP CONTROVERSY.

LONDON, December 15th.

the theatrical producer, contributed of building new capital ships for the Navy immediately. The Board of the Admiralty. to the outstanding success of the which will be represented on the Committee,

piece.

would undoubtedy bring all expert advice it could to aid the Committee. Civilian a well as Naval advice will be taken before! a dreision is reached.

To-night, by general request, the Company will repeat "The Case of Lady Camber," which made a mark. ed impression when staged earlier in

The season

CHARITY BAZAAR,

DIOCESAN GIRLS' SCHOOL.

SATURDAY'S SALE OF WORK.

In aid of the Blind Home, the Vic has gone second officer. "Kwaisang. toria Home, and the starving child- Mr. R. Fox, from reserve, has gren of North China-three more de- chief officer, Luenho."

on master,

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find a sale of work will be opened Mr. F. Dunstan, from teave, has serving objects it would be hard to gone third engineer. "Luento."

by Lady Stubbs at,3 o'clock on third engineer, Mr. J.May.

Saturday, December 18. “Luenho,' on reserve.

While needlework will form abe Captain O. B. Wilks has signed bulk of the articles offered for sale.

** Chefoo." Mr. D. Brath has signed on chief the bazaar will also include the sale of toys and the usual attractions. officer, Cheloo.**

Provision has also been made to cater for, afternoon tea, and other refresh- A very enjoyable afternoon ments. should therefore result in a material contribution to the funds of the very deserving crises in aid of which the little bazaar is, being held,

Mr. C. Trott has signed on chief office. "Amherst.

Captain H. P. Robinsan, of the "Haitan." has signed off.

Mr. W. Evers has signed on second officer. "Hailong."

Mr. E. M. Matthews, chief officer, "Onlee." has gore chief officer, "Tailee.

Mr. H. S. Land, chief officer. "Tailee," has. -gose chief officer.

Oniee."

Mr. V. E. Evans, second officer, "Kinshan," has gone chief officer, same ship.

MATSHED ABLAZE.

"MACHINERY DAMAGED.

Mr. R. Ferguson, second officer, LOSS ESTIMATED AT FIVE FIGURES. "Heungshan has gone second offi- cer." Kinshan.”

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Mr. W. Hughes, second: officer, "Haiyang," has signed off.

Captain 1. F. Pescock or the Singan" is on leave.

Yesterday evening a fire broke out

Mr. J. Cartwright has signed" on in a mashed belonging to the Hong- kong Electric Company's Power second officer. "Derwent."

The Fire Mr. W. Jones second officer, Station at North Point.

Brigade was quickly summoned but "Devawongse, has signed off.

Mr. E. Manus has signed on chief on arrival found that the flames had taken such a strong hold of the officer. "Haitao."

structure that it was impossible", to save it. Precautions were taken to safeguard the neighbouring struc tures, and these, after a very strenu Captain C. S. Isbister, from reous fight, were kept untouched. The serve, hese master. “Singan." matshed in which, the fire originated ManAm Cherrical has been so was used as a store for machinery god, clotes: The shod fizelf was. wat second officer, "Hvahjah.

Cobtain FW. Wilson," Hwah- completely gutted and while the dam- age to machinery and cable has not Jah." has resigned.

Mr. P. F. McManos, late chief yet been ascertained. It is estimated

that it will own into fra ferme, officer,

Wollowra," je desseret.

MARTIAL LAW IN IRELAND.

LONDON, December 13th, The Commander-in-Chief in Ireland has issued a proclamation in the counties under martial law ordering the surrender of ali and explosives by BIS ammunition December 9th. After that anyone found in possession of arms, ammunition and explosives, or wearing without authority, the uniform of His Majesties' Forces or an imitation, or aiding and abetting armed insurrections will be liable to the death penalty.

U.S. IMMIGRATION BILL."

WASHINGTON, December 13th. The House of Representatives has passed the Immigration Restriction Bill, with an amendment prohibiting all immigration för Oce year. Party leaders in the Senate red et that the Senate would reject the

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