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FUNERAL

LATE MR. J. VANSTONE

OLD RESIDENT BURIED,

The funeral of the late Mr. James Vanstone, one of Hongkong's oldest residents, rook place at the Protestant Cemetery. Happy Valley, yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of friends. The deceased having been a mason for

TO-DAY'S

THE CHINA MAIL.

CABLES.

(Reuter's Service to the Chine Mail)

AMERICAN BUSINESS CONDITIONS,

PRICES DECLINE BUT UNEMPLOYMENT INCREASES.

EXPORT TRADE DECKRÄSES.

progress

NEW YORK, January 3. The Federal Reserve Board's monthly statement, reviewing business" and financial conditions,

says that further in business readjustment has been a characteristic feature of the commercial and industrial development in December. The readjustment was accompanied by a further decline in prices cent, increase ià ünemployment, and resulting bringing an 8 per in reductions in business activity varying from 40 to 75 per cent of the normal. This has affected labour unfavourably, and wage reductions reaching 20 to 25 per cent, and is accompanied by a Claude Blackman H. Maycock shrinkage in demand. There had been a decrease in the export trade, and family; Daddy Stonham; Mrs Banking power is well maintained. There is little change in the raw, silk D. Evacs; Mr and Mrs Richart

with which the deceased had been for the last twelve months.

Included in the large number of floral tributes were wreaths from the following Sisters Mabel and Edie: Grandma; Mabel

FRENCH UNEMPLOYMENT.

·TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE

ROH December Int 1920, we have taken over the EXILE GARIOs and the Bavarono Moros Go, and sTO POË responsible for any debts, meprred previous to that data.»

UNITED MOTOR Co., Lt.

33435, Des Fœar Road. Hongkong. Jannacy 4, 1991."

STUDEBAKER CORFORA-

TION OF AMERICA.

WE have been appointed Sole Agents for HONGKONG and the Pro- vinces of AITONG TUNG and KWONG SAT

Our Main Show Room and Town Garage adjoining Padder Street and Des Voeux Road will be opened in arch, so the GARAGE at REPULSE BAT

A complete line of various Stude- baker Models and Spare Parts will arrive shortly. These cars will be specially geared to suit the roads of Hongkong and the New Territories. with a view to effecting greater efficiency in hill climbing together, with economy in fuel consumption. PARIS ARCHBISHOP'S UNUSUAL STEP.

UP-TO-DATE PUMPING STATIONS are being installed at PARIS, January 3. both garages, where "SHELLTM Unemployment in France is, exercising the Government. The ques-MOTOR SPIRIT and "VACUUM " family; Mr and Mrs F. A. Brown; tion was discussed at a special. Cabinet meeting which empowered the MOBILE OILS will be obtainable at Stanley L. Garod; H. McKay; Edward, F. Brown; Mr and Mrs Minister of Labour to inaugurate an immediate relief campaign. Short all hours Bainbrigge; R. Madge; J. HL Van time has already been introduced in a number of industries, notably the metal, Gennep Luhrs; Mr and Mrs G. T. silk, and paper. The Archbishop of Paris has taken the unusual step of. Knight; Mr and Mrs W. E. Holland issuing a Pastoral recommending those out of employment to the benevol- Mr and Mrs J. Witchell; Mr W. Yence of their more fortunate brethren

H. Jewsbury: Mr and Mrs Badden market. Some mills have resumed operations but knprovements are by and family: Mr and Mrs Stonham no means general, and family; Tom; Mr and Mrs Wallace R. Miles; W. Gerrard; Les; Mr and Mrs J. J. Blake; 5. Ecceles Afty years, there was a representative B. L. Frost and family; 1. D. hall; J. Stringer; Mr and Mrs gathering of members of the Masenic Coswell and R. Y. Frost; Mr and lodges at the funeral, including Wor. Mrs R. D. Spanton: Mr and Mrs Bro T. F. Hough. D.G.M., Wor-1. Brafeld Bring; Mr and Mrs J. A. Bro. the Hea. Mr. P. H. Holyoak. D.D.G..M, Wor. Bro. A VE Davidson, Master of St. John's Lodge: Wor. Bro. S. Aslett; and Bro. A. Edwards, S.W.; Bm. Smith, J. The Rev. H. Copley Moyle and the Rev. T. W. Featherstone conducted the service at the grate-side.

Lyon; Mr and Mrs W. F. Hast and

The pail-bearers were-Wor. Henderson; S. Musso and family; Me Brothers Bodden, Brown, C. Grimes, and Mrs West; Mrs W. H. Woolley and Wellington, and representatives, and family; Bert, Fred Spinks; Mr of the Army and Navy,

and Mrs Gloyn; Mr and Mrs Pathey.

EUROPA'S MOST PERFECTLY TUNED CHIMES.

THE MAN UNDER THE

TABLE,

NOT AFRAID OF DEATH.

LONDON, January 3,

Accused': Yes, I used to work for the manager of the Freach Bank, and I know everybody in the Astor. House,

The Magistrate: I am going to re-i mand the case again. Perhaps the! French Consul will undertake to send the accused back. He is right in the head. I hope?

The wreath sent by the St. John's ¦ johus; C, L. Packe; Mr and Mrs G. "Lodge was lowered into the grave with Hill; Mr and Mrs Grimshaw and

the coin. Mr. Vanstone was one of John: Mr and Mrs Garrod and The Times correspondent at Rotterdam states that the building of a the founder members of St. John's daughters; Bros Thompson and Laws new Rotterdam Town Hall, began in 1914, has been completed. The Lodge.

J. and M. Hall; Dorothy Haira; 0. Amongst those who sent wreaths to Stutz; G. S. Maj. and Mrs Westlake tower contains the largest carillon installed anywhere in the last century the funeral besides the widow and and Harry; A. McDonald; from an and the most perfectly toned in Europe. members of the family were:-The old pai; Mr and Mrs Young Hee and De Grand Master and Ocers of family; Messrs Jardine. Matheson the Hangkong and South China, S.C., and Co.; the Book Office Staff of the W. Officers and Brethren Messrs Jardine, Matheson and Co. Zeland Lodge No. 525 E.C.. The members of the Shipping Office Staff W.M.. Officers and Brethren Lodge of Messrs Jardine. Matheson and Easter Scotia, No. 925: Officers and Co. Cadet Company, Hongkong Members of the Victoria Preceptory | Volunteer Defence Corps; the juni and Priory, the V.M., Officers and tank HKV.C.; Major and Mrs) Brethren of Lodge Naval and Military King; Capt. and Mrs Collison and $48. S.C.. the D.G.M. Depay A.O.C.; Car. and Mrs John W. E. family; Colonel M. Greer and officers, D.G.AL. and District Grand Lodge Staple; R.G.A. Sergis. Mess; Head Officers of Hongkong and South Chipa. E.C.; WM., Officers and quarters; RA.M.C. Sergeants' Mess: Brethren University Lodge, No: 3666 Master Gunner and Mrs May and E.C., V.M., Officers and Brethren of family: Sergt. Major Massey and United Service Lodge, No. 1341. St. family; QM.S. and Mrs Babbage Andrew's R.A. Chapter 218. Mem-Serge H. G. Rogers, RAMC. and bers of the Church of England Men's Corp. C. K. Rhodes, RAMC. Society, Officers and members of the Noyal and Military Chapter 302 S.C.:!

CANTONESE LEARNED IN A NIGHT!

Sergeant Kelly: I think so.

it

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A distinguished looking car bear ing the stamp of private ownership is at your disposal A trial will un- questionably convince you that our service is above the average. -

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J. H. TAGGART,

Manager.

Hongkong, Jaunary 4, 1981.

NOTICE TO "CONSIGNEES,

HE Steamship

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From JAPAN.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being Isaded Et their rizk into *the The Chinese who yesterday so

The Magistrate: Yes, I think so Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow- snubbornly denied that he had any o

loon Wharf and Godown Company, of Cantonese, when}

To the accused: I am going to re- "Ltd, at Kowloop, whence and/or from knowledge charged before Magistrate Orme with mand you in police custody for two the harves delivery may be obtained entering No. 38, Morrison Hill Road, days, in case the French Consul may, Optional Cargo will be forwarded with intent to commit a felorry, sp-wish to take the matter in hand. The unless notice to the contrary be given pears to have learned the language case is finished-now, but I don't want before Se January. overnight, for he spoke it with some to send you to jail until you have been heat when Mr. Dubois' houseboy gave given a chance to get winesses to evidence this morning that he did not speak for you. You have got to prove know the accused until he entered your bona fide intent.

Defendant indignantly) Did youj not know me at the Astor House]

The Interprete: Hush, you will question him when he has finished his evidence.

Continuing his evidence, the house-on

United Mark Lodge: Masonic Brethren ST. GEORGE'S BALL, 1921. Mr. Dubois service.

"Haw-

DANCE PROGRAMME.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THURSDAY.

For the convenience of guests at

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Hotel?

A meeting of the Sanitary Board was fixed for 4.15 p.m. to-day.

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64_R.M.S. ** Tamar.” *** Ambrose,” *Curlew." "Cairo," and kirs": Ararat Lodge. St. Mary Mag- dalene Rose Croix Chapter, W.O's. and Sergis 2nd Wils. The Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders si Hongkong. European Warders Victoria

A Chinese tradesman carrying Gaol, Police Inspectors Central and

business in a matched at Taishek district, Inspector Kay, Miss Skipton, the Annual Ball of the St. George's boy said that after the accused had koo, in the New Territories, has Mr. and Mrs. H. White, Mr. and Mrs. Society OD Thursday next, been dismissed from Mr. Dubois ser reported to the police that about 5.30 G. G. Dick, Mr. C. D. Melbourne. January, 6, it is announced that, the vice, he came twice to the house to 2, yesterday, five men, two. of Mr. C. Crispin, Sergt. and Mrs. rendezvous for the dancers in St. enquire if there were any letters for whom were armed with revolvers George, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Spittles. tires red lights, in St. Andrew's Hall, witness was not present when Mr.then the lo

George's Hall will be known by him. On the morning of January 1, and the others with daggers, entered After binding and Mr. R. J. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. D. Urquhart and family. Mr. and Mrs. by a similar number of blue lights, Dubois found the accused under the gagging the inmates, they ransacked the place, stealing clothing, money H. Mittington, Mr. J. Witchell. Mr. and in the Music Room three green table. A couple of hours later, short j K. W. Andrew, Mr. J. C: Saunders, lights will prove the means of finding 5 a.m., witness found the duplicate and tobacco to the value of $3170. Mr. and Mrs. G. Haigh, Mr. S. Partners The following is the pro- of the front door key under the ear. All the intruders had their faces

covered with cloth masks. Bickle. Mr. W. T. Henderson, Mr. (Beautiful Omol; 1. Lancers 6 Veroni

gramme of dances: Extra Waltz per is the dining room, Cooper, Mr. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs-que): 2 One Step (Oh Helen): 3. pur, the accused said that he would he CMS Co.'s Sanking," sabed

Asked if he had any questions to H. E. Scriven, Mr. and Mrs. A. Fox Trot (Whispering); 4. Waltz rather tell the whole story, and then from Sheathsi on Jan. 4, and is due Millar, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Aver- (Oh What a Pal was Mary); 5. Bard the Magistrate could do what he liked here on Jan. 7 at daylight. nell. Mr. F. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Dance (Arcadian); 6. One Step with him. "If the witness is afraid The BL Baryslas lots Amoy T. G. Stokes, Mr. WH. Woolley, (Tax); 7. Fox Trot (Venetian of death," he said; I am not, and for Hongkong on Jan. 3, and is dos here Mr. C. Beard, Mr. J. M. Miller, Mr. Moon); 8. Waltz (Missouri); 9. One will speak the truth". Proceeding The Lowther Cantia," left Hono-

on Jan. 3, at daylight J. Graham, Mr. N. B. White, Mr. Step (Hongkong); 10. Fax Trot the accused said that the previous wit-dson Dec. 31, for Japan, sad is duo at and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. P. Heathcote, (vamp); 11. One Step (Cairo); 12. M V. L Pattenden, Mr. and Mrs. Fex Trot (Rose Room)-Nos. 9-12

ness had known him and his brother Hongkong on Jan

A. W. C. Davidson, M. and Mrs. (Supper Dances)-13. Lancers (Oz for a long time. When he was dis-

missed by Mr. Dubois, the witness

F. C. Duxon, Dr. and Mrs. Asger, chid); 14. Waltz (Destiny); 15. Mr. F. E. Cameron. Mr. and Mrs. W. One Step (Oh by Jingo); 16. Fax told him that he could come to the Glendenning. Mr. E. Manning Mr.Trot (Dardanella); 17. Waltz (The house to sleep if he liked. He ac E. May. Mr. W. Greig, Mr. and Mrs Choristers): 18. One Step (Sand Septed the offer. On the night in

J. H. Osborne, Mr. C. M. Castres. Dunes); 19. Fox Trot (So Long O question, the previous witness ad- Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Sution, Mr.and Long); 20. Sir Roger de Cuverley: mitted him about 7 pm. The key

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Mrs. J. M. McLeod, Mr. and Mrs. Second Extra, One Step (Wild, wild which was produced in Court belonged P. & 0. S. N. CO.

F. A. Brown. Mr. B. Gandall, Mr. women) Third Extra, Fox Trot to the previous witness who was trying

d. Mrs. Coole, Mr. H. W. Ray, and (Indianola). cthers.

ROBERT HOLLOWAY.

HONGKONG CADET'S DEATH.

to save his own, skín by attempting to The Bands of HMS. "Hawkins* plant it on him. "Had I had the

STEAMERS FOR

and the 2nd Wiltshire Regiment key of the front door," said the ac STRAITS, COLOMBO,AUS- will provide the music; and late cused, **and wanted to rob 'Mr. Peak Trams and Ferries will run at Dubois. I could have taken everythingTRALIA BOMBAY, EGYPT, 1.30 am, 2 a.m, and 2.30 amk. •

away by midnight, before he came in. I would nor have been so silly, as to wait in the house until morning. The funeral took place at Happy | "Fearing that Mount Fujiyama H am not afraid of a death sentence Valley on Sunday afternoon of has given warning of an eruption, or what the papers say. I am honest, Robert Alfred John Archer Holloway, people in the vicinity of Gotemba, at, and am speaking the truth." a popular member of Hongkong the sacred mountain's eastern base, The Magistrate You need not Cadet Corps, who passed away after are reported to be leaving their worry about that.

MEDITERRANEAN 'PORTS:

& LONDON.

Through Bills of Lading issued, for - Batavia, Persian Gulf, Continental, w American and South African Porta

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Gooda remaining endelivered after the Sib fast, will be subject to rent. 2. All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 18th inst, or they will not be recognized

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on, the Sth iast, at 10

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

DODWELL & CO., LTD.,

Agents Hongkong, January 4, 1821.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

T1K2 Ondersigned have received_fz- stractions to sell by Public Auction, - ĮPOR ADCOUST-OF-DES_CONCERNED),

ON

TUESDAY,

Jancary 11 1994, at 3 pm se their Sale Boone, No. 5, Da Yaux Boan, Corner of

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1 two H. F. Evinrude Outboard Motes, (good condition.)

13 EP. Ivlärade · Outboard

Meter, with "Automatic Reverse.

~ (excellent" rúnsing (order).

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HUGHES & HOUGH, Audienser

(For Account of the Consered)

TUESDAY,

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at their Sales Room,

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of Ice House Street,

1 Hemington 12 Bore Ham

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HUGHES & HOUGH,

Anction

Hongkong, Januáry 4, 1921.

a brief illness at the residence of his homes and' fleeing with their posses- Sergeant Kelly said that had the THE Steamship “DILWARA” father at the A.0.0. Quarters, Kensions from the vicinity. The warn- | accused been invited to the house to Captain Babb carrying His nedy Read, in the early hours of ing was a steady rain of volcanic sleep, he would have gone to the Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from Sunday morning.

ashes which fell for several hours previous witness's room!"

this "Port on or about TUESDAY, Barely fifteen years of age, the early on December 19. The fall was The Magistrate How do you ex-11th January, 1821, taking Passen deceased, whose bright and genial heavy enough to shut out the light plain your presence in the dining gees and Cargo for the above Porta.~ disposition: had won him a wide of the moon for some time, and to | room?

Sik and Valuables and Tea for Italy, A clean bill of health was re circle of friends, bad lived all his leaves covering of ashes on, the Accused. The witness fold me that Franes and London (under smrangement) turned for the Colony yesterday, life in the Colony, where his father, ground at some places an inch thick, he had no room in his quarters, and will be transhipped at Bombay into the Last week, in addition en, six deaths chief clerk at the Army Ordinance according to the Osaka Asaki. The that I could sleep there, the Hail Steamers proceeding direct to from influenza, which is not; = Depot, has been resident for a scientists of the Numazu observatory? The accused said that he was born, Marmilles and Landen,

notifiable diserae, ** there were period of 21 years,12

think that the fall of ashes is in some in China but was brought up in Sal-Purcels will be received at this Ofas three cases of diphtheria (Chi || The Rev. V. H. Copley Moyle, way connected with the earthquake gon from childhood. He was regis until 3 P.x. She day before sailing nese, one of which resulted Cathedral Chaplain, performed the which was recorded in many parts ered as a French subject. I have The commis and value of all last ceremony at Happy Valley in of the world. They do not believe been to France, and know London and

the presence of many friends, locled that Fuji-san, who has been sleeping America. I have been everywher ing a number of members of the so long, is about to become active

The Magistrate: “That is no gráf

Accused 21 have, good festimenis)

Cadet Corps under Licht Weyman, again. They give no credence to anteo of your honesty and Mr EP. Ascott, and several re the suggestion that there is some presentatives) from the firm of celation between Asana,-which- Mesars, Jardine, Matheson, and Co, now active, and Mount Fas

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