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KATURDAY. - JANUARY - 29, 1921.

ADZENIE, KAI DET

MARIZEN BIDAR

JXESTE

P. L YOUNG. Жазала

MERCURY MOTOR CARE OFFICE

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MELIE BRANCH A Brow Boga

XOXOMOX Hall, 1

Wart Patre BINOM 1545

TO-DAY'S CABLES.

(Rader's Service to the China Moil)

VELNCE'S UNKNOWN SOLDIKË.

LAID TO REST WITH SIMPLE. CEREMONY.

LAST HONOURS

ANNUAL BALL

DOCKYARD K*CREATION

CLUB.

ENJOYABLE PUNCTOM

THE CHINA MALI

SPORT.

LEAGUE ORICKET.

CRCY LRC

The above match is to take place The annual Ball of the Dockyard at Causeway Bay foday at 215 pm Recreation Club, the crowning feature The following" will represent the of the season's entertainments Pro Indians-A. H. Rumjahn, A. el vided by that organization, was held, S. H. Ismail, M. H Abbas, last night at the City Hall A large A. A. Rumahn, S. D. Ima 0. number of guests attended and mail, D. Weerapuill, S. A. Ismail. I participated fo most enjoyable

Rumjan, A. Minu. Reserve: N, M | occasion, the pleasant recollection of

Box. which will endure-for some time to come...

The

CLUB Y. UNIVERSITY.

The building and the ball rooms were attractively decorated. Over the entrance was an immense shield

following will represent monogram of the Club, with the letters D.R.C outlined in red and HCC. University (League) at white lights. Pots of plants were the Club ground at 2.15 p.m.-W. C liberally arranged on both sides of D. Turner (Captain). L. J. Davies, G. the grand stairway. St. George's M. Dorkins, W. H. Drammond, F. H. Hall and S. Andrew's Hall were Farthing, J. C. Fletcher, EG. N. both brightly decorated with flags

Grimble, P. Jacks, G. Lyon Brown, and bunting. The band stand T. E. Pearce, H. A. Sawyer. Tluminated by strong lights shaded with red and furnished a pretty touch of light and colour. Adjoining the ballrooms was the card and supper" » room. The verandah was set aside

CLUB A. v. INDIANS..

The following will represcat H.

as a lounge, and made a pleasant|CC." A team Indian Rec. Club place for sitting out.

"A" team at Soo Kun Poo at 2.15 Commodore W. Bowden Smith, pm today, H. E. Tayler (Captain) 0.8E, RN, the President of the M. E. F. Airey, C. C. Dance, E. J. Club, was abren on duty, and Edwards, W. H. Hope, 1.5. Jnnings, Commander F. M. Hodgson, RN, F. Lobel, D. Logan, RM, Madden,

of the Vice-President, D. J. Valentine.

PARIS, January, 28. France's unknown soldier was buried beneath the Arc de Triomphe with simple ceremony. The troops of the garrison rendered the last honours Cabinet Ministers, Marshals Joffre and Foch, and General one Petsin, Mr. Lloyd George, and other representatives, parents, widows, received the guests The special} orphans, and disabled soldiers were present M. Barthou, the Minister of "War laid the insignia of the Legion of Honour, the Medaille Militaire, and the Croix de Guerre on the coffin. Mr. Lloyd George placed a laurel wreath tied with the British colours on the grave.

"WELSH RAILWAY DISASTER.

PROBABLE EXPLANATION OF THE ACCIDENT.

LONDON, January 28

The probable explanation of the Welsh railway disaster is now availa ble. It is stated on the highest authority that a "tablet" or metal disc authorising the driver of the slow train to proceed from Montgomery to Abermule found among the wreckage shows that the driver proceeded from Abermule without the correct tablet for the section on which the collision occurred.

BAWAH CENSUS:

JAPANESE INCREASE IN NUMBER NATIVES DECREASE.

WASHINGTON, January 28

The latest census at Hawaii shows that 109,000 Japanese from a total population of 256,000 in equivalent to a one third increase since 1919, while the pative Hawaiians have decreased in the same period by 2,200.

HARBOUR SENSATION-

SAMPAN OPENLY F`RATED.

BOATWOMAN THROWN OVERBOARD

AND DROWNED,

THEATRE ROYAL

DENNISTON PLAYERS.

"UP IN MABEL'S ROOM”

The Denniston Players at the

guests included the following: Vice Presidents Exar. Capt. S. P. Ferguson, C. B.E.. R. N., Engr. Comdr. Butler, RX, Engr. Comdr. Samson, R. N., the Rev. H. 5. Crole

BILLIARDS.

In the Palace Hotel tournament, last night, R. Thomas (173) beat Rees, M. A., R. N., Mr. H. E Ashton, A. Tse Thamn (150) by 5 points O. BE. Mr. C. H. Cole, M. BE, and J. M. V. Ribeiro (200) beat A. Mr. H. A. Nott, M 8 E, Mr. . .Rowe (100) by 16 points. Church, Mr. 3. E. Pesman, and Mr.)

5. J. Syrett

Music was furnished by the band of H. M S. Hawkins". The pro- gramme of dances follows

DANCES.

1-Waltz. 2.-One Step- 3-Tangoette. 4-Laucers. 5.-Valeta. 6.-Fox Trot

7-Waltz Denmore. 8-D'Alterts. 9.-One Step 10-Ladbroke IL-Fax Trot. 12.----Waltz.

SUPPER.

13.-Waltz. 14-One Step. 15.-Fox Trot. 16-Tango Waltz 17.-Quadrilles 18.-Desting Waltz. „“ 19.-One Step. 20.-Maxin a 21-For Trot. 22-Waltz Cotillion. 23.-Boston Two Step- 24.-Waltz

EXTRAS

1st-Cazaret 2nd. Waltz Imperial 3rd-Jazzica 4th.-Two Step

The supper was served at 11 Chairman, proposed the toasts of "The King' and "The Success of the D. R. C. Ball".

A sensational case of piracy in the Theatre Royal last right had a larg- barbour has been reported to the audience in continuous laughter by jo'cock. Mr. J. J. King-Salter, the police by a boatwoman holding a their excellent presentation of the licence for a passenger sampan, who clever farce "Up in Mabel's 'Room."

is one of the

pieces aleges that while she, her mother-This

old that has made the Denniston Players In-law, and ber 19-year

famous. It is not to be wondered »i. daughter were in their vessel about The farce is scintillating, as farces 80, 6 pm, yesterday, lying alongside and the Players do it well Produc "the Yaumati Ferry wharf, they were ing farces seems to be their specialty, engaged by three men to take them and this is one of the best in their

repertoire.

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RIFLE SHOOTING.

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A competition open to H. M, Naval and Military forces in the Colony, as well as civilians, will be held today¦ by the HK.V.D.C, at King's Park | Range. It will be run on the same lines as the championship of the Colony of former yezra was run by! the Police Reserve.

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There will also be an open revolver competition. The conditions are NRA 1920 King's Prize, Second Stage. 10 shots at 200, 500, and 600 yards, no sighting shots, no slings, ALL preliminary notices of fortk- wind garges not to be used. In the coming meetings, lectures and revolver competition any type of re-entertainments, sent for insertion in volver or pistol may be used.

the news columns of the China Mtil, are charged for at the rate of $1 each, (as announced in May and June of last year) providing that they do not occupy more than four lines. la future if this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columns at the prevailing rates.

The following are the scores in a match in the Hongkong Rife League at Tai Hang Range yester. day between HMS. Tamar and II.MS. "Alacrity." The match re sulted in a win for HMS. "Tamar."

f

HMS TAMAR."

Mr. Clemow

Prezendale

18

»Spell...

Selby.......

48

200 500 600 Pts. 41 39 40 120 43 43 32 118 35 38 43 116: 39 39 33 111 Ravenscroft... 35 44 29 108 Botting 34 39 34 107 31 31 33 95 33. 34 23

90

Total

Allen.

Way

TH

HMS. ALACRITY,”

The menu of the supper, which was provided by Wiseman, Lid. manager, Mr. D. M. Goodall, was as Mr. Seward -- under the personal supervision of the

" Seymour

Walkey... Jervis Jones...

follows:

}

Turtle Soup Cold Salmon, Mayonnaise Sauce Lobster Salad Cold Roast Turkey and Ham Cold Pheasant

Game Pie Pigeon in 'Aspic Cold Saddle of Mutton Asparagus and Mayonnaise Sauce Potatoes Assorted Salads

Fruit Compote and Custard Trife. Orange Jelly Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Cream

Dessert

Coffee For the success of the Ball, the greatest credit is due to the various officials, as follows:

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to an American ship in the barbour.

The story is laid in a country When the sampan was well out from house on Long Island, where Arthur shore, one of the men suddenly pro Weldon is giving a house party. duced a revolver, and taking charge Mabel, whom he expects to marry, is of the rudder, threatened to throw the among the guests. So is Garry Ains worth, in years gone by considerably bostwomen overboard if they attempt interested in Mabel, but now re ed to raise an alarm. In spite of this cently married to Geraldine, who is warning, the complainant's daughter by nature of a jealous disposition. called out "save life" whereupon Garry generally has been a model of decorum, but two years before, in a the men seized her and threw her moment of indiscretion, he sent Mabel overboard, with the result that she a present from Paris. It was nothing was drowned. They then und else than a piece of rose pink lingerie, and gaged the other two women with the inscription Mabel from

Chairman: Mr J. J. King-Salter. and drove them into the sleeping Garry" prettily and permanently

Social Committee: Messrs H. quarters. Some considerable time worked into the silk. Afraid that later the women felt the vessel Geraldine will bear of it, he wants Budden (Chairman), A. B. Allan, C bump against shore. When it back, Mebel, however, declines Clear, W. F. J. Gorvin, E W they eventually succeeded in to return it. Garry enlists the aid of Nicholson, HW Standford, H. freeing themselves they found the his man, Corliss, and they steal into Wilson. R. D. Sparton (Hon. Secre

tary). кирад aground opposite the Mabel's room to try to get it. And

Gen. Secretary: Mr W. J. Bick Standard Oil Company's tanks in then the excitement beglas in

ford. Kennedy Town. The robbers had. earnest already gone ashore, taking with The play is foll of complications, J. Gorvin and H. Huddeo, who were them jewellery and clothing to the and keeps a fast pace from beginning responsible for the excellent dancing value of $80.

to end. The fact that the Players arrangements. are admirably cast adds much to The task of decorating the building the pleasure of the entertain for the Ball was undertaken by ment. Miss Warda Howard is Mabel,

from men

H.M.S. Tamar," and a very good one. In particular, who generously put in many bonours go to Mr. W. Vaughan hours of work, and contributed Morgan, for his amusing portrayal | largely to the success of the function. of Garry Ainsworth, who is in The Botanical Gardens helped by hot -water

moment supplying plants Mr. Goodall, the Miss. Florence Chapman, as Germanager of Wiseman, Ltd. provided aldine, his bride, is admirable; so are the table decorations. During the Mr. Reginald Wykeham as Corliss, evening a flashlight photograph of and Mr. W. D. Howard as Jimmy the dancers was taken. Larchmont, one of the guests. The

KINEMA NOTES.

•

HONGKONG THEATRE.

*GHOSTS OF YESTERDAY.”

every

The M. C's, were Messrs.

W. F.

The admirers of Norma Talmase as kinema playm, and they are naneous in Hongkong, will wd came the opportunity the Hongkong other parts are generally well played. Theatre is giving them beginning to-day, when it will present her in Ghosts of Yesterday" a six-reel

Mr. C. G. Perdue has resu ped film that has been very highly prais

The P. & O.Kashgar." left Sings duty as Assistant Supt. of Police. ed. The theatre announces that the Louisiana Trio and Quartette disc pore for this port on Jan. 23 at 4

"and" is dus here on Feb. 2 at about

will appear for four nights, giving 4 p.m.

m

The "Shinyo Maru" left Manila

new numbers each night. The con- The Eurypylve" (Bide Fannel yesterday and will arrive here to- tinuation of A Million Dollars Line) Left Singapore on Jan. 28, for morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Reward,” with Lilien Walker in the Boogkong and is due hare on Feb. 3. ....... principal part, will be given The Ino," (Elde Tunnel. Line)

at 7.5 pm. By request the picture fatt Kuchinota on Jan. 18, for-Armster

Mr. T. L. Perkins is appointed

The Fair Bathan with Vivian mondenant Arywaringarkers to act as Director of Public Works Martin in the leading role, will be The vessel is due bere on Jan. 1 sad from January 24 This gives May shown again to-parrow at 6 pm, wijl nail, as above, on Feb. 8.

Perkins a seat on both Councils.

Ahearn....

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-200 500-600 Pts. 39 42 32 113 37 40 31 108

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30 34 33

35 42 24 101 97 41 28 23 92

31 23 29

25 29: 27

:26. 31 22

Total ******

83

79

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