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CHUNG LING SOO'S

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CHANCE FOR AMATEURS.

THE CHINA MAIL

AUCTION OF MAGICIAN'S PROPERTIES.

London, Nov. 4. There' is going) to be some grim work at our subur ban Christmas parties this festive season, and many an amateur con- jurer is likely to get badly mauled through messing about with magic that be doesn't understand.

Usually these gentlemen content themselves with a wand, two eggs, one real, and a half-educated rabbit; but this year they are aiming at | bigger game...

"DISAPPEARING DUCE."

The "Star" man met one of them on Hammersmith Bridge staggering under a huge infernal machine, like treech martar with guillotine attachment, and marked "Lot 2,857

а

This, he learned, was the "Wand- erful Disappearing Duck," a stage: illusion that ence formed part of the late Chung Ling Soo's repertoire.

Not far away, in a Barnes auction room, the remainder of that dead artist's "props" were being sold at bargain prices.

PART OF THE CATALOGUE.

SPORT

YESTERDAYS FOOTBALL.

UNITED SERVICES LEAĜES.

Large crowds of Service men wit- nessed two interesting matches in connection with the United Services Both Football League yesterday. games were very evenly contested and great excitement prevailed. The Soakampoo Valley match between the R.G.A, and the "Ambrose" re- sulted in a win for the Artillerymen by two goals to mil after a very exciting struggle. The "Hawkins' v. "Tamar" match at Happy Valley was very keenly contested, ending in a goalless draw.

Descriptions of the matches for

low

R.G.A. v. "AMBROSE.”

The Sailors set the pace from the opening whistle in this match and for the first few minutes were all over their opponents who had to play rooms are decorated with fascinating

very carefully to avoid an early downfall of their citadel Alter à faintiness. In St. George's Hall the

series of clever passes which was very popular with the spectators, the walls are draped in white, smdded with ornamental patterns in red, and

Gooners went down, and Veale, picked out with strings of foliage and

It was an astonishing collection receiving, tested Harwood with roses. Along the upper part of the To-night-Tweihh Night-the at-walls runs a frieze of clusters of foli that the Star man found in the drive which the latter very neatly mal Ball of the Society of St. George age connected with strings of green-showroom: Chinese pagodas, um punched away. Veale was still in brellas and paper lanterns piled in position. however, and trapping ery. The ceiling is hidden behind will take place in the City Hall.

the Artil- Always one of the biggest social rich canopy of streamers of red and heaps, trick chairs, magic carpets, the ball as it came from Harwood, evens of the year, it promises this white, encircled with a great rope of seven-league boots, fumps of dismem drove it bard into the net for the leading so early in Ambrose" men time to be even a more briliant func-greenstuff bearing a wealth of roses, bered giants, fe-size cardboard opening goal. With tion than usual. The many commit-and held in the centre with a great soldiers, cabinet tricks, bird cages. Terymen tees have been hard at work for weeks button of foliage. At the side is the scares of old swords, faded costumes, the match, the

centre and were son giving the warm time. preparing for the fesavities; the dine for the Governor and his of trick pistols, and things that looked assumed the ofersive from the

In the auction room was a crowd Artillery, defence a scheme of decoration has been plan cial party, and this, too. is charm-like Chinese instruments of torture.

amateur conjurers, music-ball Relief came when Frampton cleared ned on a magnificent scale; and every ingly and appropriately deceased.

turns, and pantomime furnishers on with a hefty kick to midfield. After provision has been made for conveni St. Andrew's Hall also is richly and

one or two breakaways by both sets the lookout for suitable properties.

of forwards, which were checked ently accommodating the great num- brightly embellished with dainty de-

signs. ber of guests that will attend.

before they could be dangerous, the ball was confined to midfield where all attempts to get it away failed. the Gansers leading by one goal to The half time whis le came with

Around the outside of the ball rooms

of

THE CONIURER IN THE HOME.

Bidding was brisk, the smaller lots being eagerly bought up by the amateu gentlemen who will present- Iv wreck their homes with them and estrange their relatives.

Lot 71, various birdcage tricks, I wil

dave-producing Kicking off at the resumption, the magic "Ambrose" tried to get away, but were basket" went for 8, and a glass of water producing way, with robbed by the Gunners, who im magic fish bowls," was secured for mediately made a beeline for the opposite end of the field only to be 32, 5d.

Nine trick table-tops, capable, the stopped by Edridge who was playing auctioneer said, of producing any- a very sound game. Play was trans- thing, went for 55, and a revolver ferred to the Gaaners' territory where Beardall took with powder ("Go easy with that, Frampton was forced to kick behind sir. You're not in Ireland") was to save the situation.

nearest hospital; they told him.

A

BOTTLES AND BATTLE AXES. -

quantity of battle fakes for producing any liquid you like" went to an anti-pussyfooter for 26%, and three battle axes, a Chinese tomtom, and a magic fishing rod fetched the

All day to-day the building was in the hands of an army of workmen the balconies have been enclosed, and putting the fishing touches on the provided with any number of comfort decorations, preparing the floors, con-able sittingout places in attractive Here also are many necting the lights, and completing the surroundings. thousand and one other details neces- palms and ferus, and on the walls are sary in the organization of a function flags. A premy scheme of decora-fetched 12s., a

tion has been carried out likewise in on so large a scale.

Under the capable supervision of the various lounging rooms and the the members of the committees and buffet room established on this floor.

The supper will be served in the the experts in charge of the Eighting and certain special strangements, theatre, where appropriate decorations scores of labourers were working in have been carried out with generous a maze of foliage, flowers, and other hand. The stage, where the official decorations, while through the doors party will sit as guests of the Society, and down the corridors word a long is enclosed in gorgeous draperies of line of coolies carrying in farriture,black and yellow: the columns sup-bought by a harmless young man the corner kick and placed the ball greenery of every description, boxes porting the balcony are draped with for 20s. Hammersmith was of supplies and other paraphernalia-colour; the balcony itself carries hang- all of it to contribute its share to the ings of black and yellow, held with. knots of red; while along the edge success of the great occasion.

The committee in charge of the are frequent stands of the Bags of the decorations, of which Major E. G. Allies. The way to the stage froen Bird is chairman, has done a notable the grand staircase leads down à pas piece of work in transforming the sage which is hung with dainty green, building and providing a beautiful set-purple, and white flowers. ting for the Ball is trite to say the: City Hall has been converted into a fairyland but true, neverthe less. More true in this instance than in most others, for the reason that the type of decoration employed by the committee leads so charmingly to the illusion. In a word, the building, from top to bottom, is one great arbor of masses and ropes of greenery Thomas Grimshaw and Mr. John very simple trick this, and at orca-

Mr. W. A. Dowley, chairment to any Christmas party.

"You get inside it, open the door, piled up in banks, or twining prettily Parkes over rustic columns and arches, or man of the Committee on Music and and you're not there." This trick draped gracefully from walls and ceil- Dancing, and Mr. R. J. Wilmon, chair should be performed last of all, ings and all studded with fresh, man of the committee on Wines and immediately you've upset the goldfish fragrant roses and coloured electric Supper, also come in for commenda lights, ewoningly concealed. Enter-tion from all who have had occasion over your aunt, ing the scene, one has the impression to observe the excellent manner in of stepping into a hug, conservatory: which they have discharged their passing through tunnig of roses and duties. Others, uzside of the mem- foliage, of coming suddenly upon a bers of the committees, as well as wonder path in a fairy garden.

The principal feature of the whole decorative scheme is, of course, the wealth of fresh roses that have been employed, and for these the Society has had the liberal assistance of the Botanical Department. Credit for the decorations is given Major Bird, and in general the members of his come- mittee on Decorations, especially Mr.

concerned

the well It struck the top of the crossbar and rebounded into play. Monkhouse trapped the ball and sent in a first time shot which went straight into Woods' hands and the latter threw the bail out before he could be tackled. The Gunners transferred play after right, sent in a low, swift shot which this and. Wilson, coming in from the "Three Dream of Wealth banknote it was impossible for Harwood to cages" came next. With these, it stop. In spite of strenuous attempts was explained. Chung Ling Soo by the Sailors to get away after this. made fivers disappear like winking: the Gooners succeeded in confining but not so quick as I can," said the the ball to midfield, and playing

goals to mil. auctioneer, and krocked them down out time, managed to win by tera for 6s.

same price.

Abellows táble for producing assistant" was bought for £1. A

PANTOMIME PROPERTIES.

or

Lot 102 was a life-size lion in papier mache, with quantity of pants The amateurs had no use' for this

beads."

"HAWKINS" v. "TÄMAR."

The whistle sconded with the ball in Hawkins * territory, but the goalie had not been beaten and the march ended appropriately in a s draw.

HONGKONG LEAGUE,

2ND DIVISION FACTURIS,

་

Below are the 2nd Division fixtures 2.30 pm. United FC v. South for Saturday January 8, 1921- Chins, St. Joseph's ground.

2.30. p.m. Recreio v. St. Joseph's, South Ching ground.

2.30 p.m. Staffs v. Indians, Soo- kumpoo ground.

230 pm. "Carfsle* v. Punjabis, Navy A ground

2.30 p.m. RG.A. v. Oilers United, Navy B ground.

4 pm. Kowloon v. Club, South China ground.

GOLF.

ARMY Y. NAVY.

This match was played at Fasling on Tuesday and a close cantest resulted in a win for the Navy by I

points, but in in the morning by points. The Navy led in the singles the afternoon the Army backed up and played a good close finish by getting the better of the four-ball

games.

The scores were :—

ARMY

1 Major Bagnall. .........................

Capt. Warner

2 Majer DowniDZ..........

Capt. Gray...

Capt. Murphy ........ 3 Major Humphreys

4' Capt. Archer................... Lt. Doddington ----

15

6

Major Elickling....

Col. Wyndhars

Capt. Cordon*****

Major Sturgess.....

7 Capt. Meredith.. Lt. Hammond

Totals.

JŪNAVY.

1 Mida Sheffield.

Commr. Wodehouse.......... Lieut.Casswell......................

Rev. Crole-Rees 4 Payr, Commur. Boucher 3. Mida. Morgan .................

Lieut. Starteras avons vo 5 Le Caminar. Kigour...

Lt. Curr. DIETE analwers

Lt. Hunt Lt. C. Currey.....

7 Lt. Taylor Ka S

Payr. Commi. Stern.......

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LEAGUE CRICKET.

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In the above match to take place on the 8th inst. at 2:15 pm. on the Civil Service ground, the following | will represent the IndiansA. H Tamar Remjahn, A. el Arçulli, M. H. Abbas,

These two teams met on the Navy A ground, Happy Valley-

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lost the toss and kicked off against S. H. Isuzáll, A. & Ramjahit, D. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA ORDER POR GLASGOW SHEPBUILDEES. the breeze. In spite of this handicap, Weerapull. S. A. Ismail, K. Khan, they at once made tracks for the S. D. mail, D. Rumjahn. and N. M. Į "Hawkins" territory. Play was Bux

very fast from the opening whistle. The Hawkins" defence was taking

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BIG BUILDING PROGRAMME.

In addition, the company has ordered two passenger steamers from -Glasgow rhipyard. One is to be launched in May, 1922, and the other CONTRACTS FOR KING VESSELS FIXED; in July of the same year. They will each have a capacity of 4,700 tons

time in stopping the invasion, In the above match on the C.R.C. included among their number, are the because of the children, so the panto- clearing the ball to midfield. Both ground on Saturday at 2. p.m, the The ambitious project of the Nippon- gross, with a speed of 18 mate. Both First, in point of decorations, is recipients of the gratitude of those mime furnishers had it all their own ends of the field were visited in quick | following will represent the Chinese: Yusen Kaisha, viz., the building of passenger ships are intended for the for their co-operation, way, and the lion disappeared for succession but without success, After Ny Sze Kwozs (Capt) Un Hew 500,000 tons of new ships, is making inauguration of a new express service a while, the struggle was confined to Fan, Ges. Lee, Hung Man To, M. F. good progress towards realisation, between Shanghai and Nagasaki with among them being the Harbour Office, £2 10s.

An elephant in sections and a ditto midfield with the Hawkins" having Shin, H. Ching, 1. Wong, Chon Man At present a freighter of 6,000 tons a view to establishing closer relations which has assisted materially.

Dockyard, while the Yokohama Dock the new service is opened, it will be kangaroo fetched only 30s.

Included in the sale were Chung slightly the better of the exchanges, Ping, Lai Kun, M. P. Leo and Yew is under construction at the Urage between Japan and China. When yard has been entrusted with the con- able to cover the distance between wards any advantage.

struction of steamer of 3,500 tons, Shanghai and Nagasaki in 28 hours, Ling Soo's famous "Death Chair but not sufficiently to give their for Man Hon

four ships of the T-class, and two it has been announced. It is under illusion bridal chamber illusion, either sets of forwards-got in front

vessels of 7,000 tons each. At the stood that the service will obtain the and the Vanishing Girl bench."

One prospective buyer tried hard of goal, they missed good chances by erratic shooting. The half time!

Mitsubishi Shipyard three freighters protection of the Japanese Govern of 10,000 tons are to be, built. It is ment Resucing, the Tamar" at one to persuade his wife to try the last came with the score sheet blank.

expected that further orders will be given.- just to see if it was in working order" but the lady was suspicions attacked and forced a cercer off -The Star.

Edwards, Heap "took the kick but sent the ball out. The kick-in saw Tamar end where Ballard'sent in the " Hawkins" transfer play to the

CAUGHT IN A SQUALL

SHIPWRECKED SEIMEN.

EIGHTEEN ARRIVE IN HONGKONG,

the big white shield of electric lights, bearing the red cross of St. George, that hangs above the main entrance

The Committees in charge of the to the building, which at night will light up the street a square away. Of ball are as follows:-

Invitation and Reception Con- the bree front doors that give en trance from the street, the centre is mittee. Mr. G. C. Moron (Chair the official door for H.E. the Gover-man), Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., nor and his party; the one to the left His Hon. Mr. H. H. Gompertz, Hon. opers into the ladies' cloak room; Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Hon. Mr. E. B.

While the Nippon Yusen Kaisha is endeavouring to improve its foreign that to the right to the gentlemen's Hallifax, Messrs. L. N. Leele, J. W. cloak rooms. Guests will enter these Graham, R. Hancock, and G. T.

It is understood that the 10,000 services, the Osaka Shosen Kaisha, ton ships will be used on the Earo which devoted its attention to opera doors, and meet inside in the lower Edkins.

Decoration Committee.-Major L.

Scotsmen will be sorry to hear hall.

On arrival of the ss. "Chinfoo pean run. The fact is that before tions overseas during the way is Here is where the guests will get G. Bird (Chairman), Commander

bell, successor to Dr. John Watson their initial glimpse of the lavish Beckwith, R.N., Messrs. A, H. of the death of the Rev. Alex Con- decorations that have been carried out Hollingsworth, H. Green, W. A. Pan Madaran') Sefton Park Church, a bet which completely beat Powell, in port yesterday, eighteen ship the war the Nippon Yusen Kaisha now turning its energies to the im

Grimshaw, John

Yasaka Maru," one of the best of Recently the Osaka company placed the "Kurenai Maru," 1,396 tons, on through the building. The ball down- Comell, Thos.

The stairs is a perfect treasure-house of Parkes, G. H. M. Bannerman, A. W. Liverpool, after a long finess. When but much to the disappointment of the wrecked seamen were brought to the operated ships of the 10,000 ton type. luxurious, ferns anxi palms, while over- Tickle, and Lieut. Conway. Haise, he was convener of the foreign mise of the Flagship, the ball struck Central Station by Captain Hased on the European run, but after the provement of its inland services.

sions of the Presbyterian Church of the crossbar and, went out.

"Hawkins" continued to press for a who reported having picked the men

January 2, some miles off Stanghal. pany removed them to the American ordered a steamer of 1,550 tons to head, and leading up the grand stair | R.N.R.

Music and Dancing-Messrs. W. England, he stayed some time in

go into the service from April of case, is a rustic arcade, loaded with

Through this, A. Dowley (Chairman), H. C. R. Singapore on his way to visit the while but they were still erratic in the up from waterlogged - junks on fanch'ships, was torpedoed, the come the Osaka-Bappu ikke, and has now with the roses enveloping them in per- Hancock, George Grimble, 1. Bent- stations in India, after his visitation/booting and failed to score. Daring It appears that the unfortunatë run to protect them from submarine "be used on this line. This ship wil

melee in "Tamar”- territory:} men, were caught in a squali and | danger. These ships haye since been maintained on the American? run. greenery and roses.

a fool against Grant sent the their craft wrecked.

sailing, every other day from Osaka, Hawkins" in, where Webb received]

Arrangements are being made to It is said that there are certain cirext year. There will then be a fume, the guests will ascend to the ley, J. H. Donninome, F. H. Far- bail rooms on the floor above. The thing, H. Day, J..Parkes, R. J. Wil- other coms on the lower floor that ten, G. Miskin, F. Bevington, and

Wines and Supper Committee. before he could make full use of it repatriate the men who are all Nor cumstances which make it difficult Instead of one sailing in three days have been side aside for bar and card A. H. Crew,

Card Room Committee.-Mess-s. Messrs. R. J. Wilson (Chairman), F. the ball was robbed from him by therners, and appear to be fishermen, for the company to take them back as is the case at present rooms, also have been richly decor- ated with flowers and coloured A. C. Coppin (Chairman), H. P. Win-A. Wells, G. S. Archbutt, T. H. G. Castle who kicked away only to have

The famous Canton East Garden slow, G. M. Lakin, J. V. Grabam, Brayfield, G. C. Towns, D. Abbey, it returned by Wilkins with a long draperies. »

N.. Austin G. G Wood, R. L. shot which just missed the upright. Upstairs, the guests will come upon A. E. Griffin, and F. Smyth M

Cloak Room Committee.Mr. F. Bridger, T. E Pearce, L, F. Town- During the closing stages of the near the East Bridge, the Bund, will a landing that is similarly hall hidden in flowers and foliage, giving access A Wells (Chairman), Dr. Montague end, E. S. Aúcott, WD. Jupp, game, the "Tamar were continuously be turned into a large amusement

hard lines in missing a good chance about Chinese New Year. to the two ballrooms, the Halls of St. Harston, Messrs. M. S. Northcote, E. Roberts, W. A. Hannibal, and A. In enemy tenitory, and had very ground. The place will be open George and St. Andrew The hall-G. W. Barton, and J. Parkes,

of China and Formosa.

Nicholson.

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a beautiful pass from Chatham, but

The Osaka Shosen Kaisha has slo to the European run, but such ships are also needed for the Oriental-! European service. The three ships decided to build two ships of 1,350- of 10,000 tons each are intended to tons each, which, are intended for. meet this demand. The orders so service between Osake and Koch,

vessels hitherto employed. total about 80,000 tons, far given by the Nippon Yusen Kaisha; These ships will be superior fa under: its 500,000-ton programe speed and equipment to similar

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