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FRIDAY, APRIL.

1971.

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MERCURY MOTOR BAR 1 CHICK, 36

•ALLIE BALICE &

TO-DAY'S

ADVERTISEMENTS.

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CAMPHELL MOORE & CO., LTD, (IN LIQUIDATION.)

REPULSE BAY.

DRAMATIC SUNERISE.

POLICE HAD LONELY `HOUSE.

BLABORATE LOTERY PLANT SZIZED.

CHEAP AND RAPID TRANSIT.

MATTER FOR FRIVATE ENTERPRISE."

Acting on information received, Copies of the following correspond- ence between the Constitutional Re-Sub-Inspector Pitt and a party of form Association and the Government armed detectives last night proceeded with reference to the provision of by motor car to Tinhan village in public transport facilities between Victors and the South side of the Island have been forwarded to us for publication:-

Then

Chinwan district. Leaving the car at the outskirts of the village, and led by the informer, the party climbed the hill, and after a long tramp through rough, un- Queen's Building.

frequented country, came to a halt Hongkong:

near a one-storeyed native house on January 20th, 1921.

the hillside, cleverly concealed in a Sit-I have bees directed by my thick forest. The party noiselessly Committee to request that the Gov-surrounded the house. ernment should provide, as soon as with drawn revolvers, Inspector Filt possible, a cheap and rapid system of and a couple of detectives rushed the communication for the public between door which was not locked. Victoria City and Repulse Bay by the eight occupants of the house, taken by surprise, were all caught, same working a huge printing machine and others were setting types. It took only a couple of minutes to round on the men and handcuff

bouse

then them. The

most direct route.

I shall be glad if you will give this matter your early consideration.I have the honour to be, sir, Your obedient servant.

(Sd.) L. M. WHYTE. (Hon Secretary To the Hon. Mr. C. SEVERN, CMG.,

Colonial Secretary?

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, February 5th, 1921. Sir-With reference to your letter of the 20th January, requesting that the Government should provide cheap and rapid system of communica tion between Victoria City and Repulse Bay, I am directed to state that in the opinion of the Government this is a matter which should be left to private enterprise.-I am, sir, Your obedient servant,

CLAUD SEVERN (Colonial Secretary)

Hoa. SECRETARY, --

Constitutional Reform Association

was

The

THE CHINA MAIL.

HEATRE

ROYAL

HONGKONG MAURICE E

BANDMAN

* SORMITS!

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN par- THE BANDMAN OPERA 00., 1921.

TO-NIGHT

OR JOY"

Frein the Apolla Theatre, London

suant to Section 131 of the: Companies Ordinance, 1911, that a Under the distinguished Patronage of H. E. The GoVERKOR & LADY STUBES. H. E Vice Admiral Sir ALEXANDER DUTT, K.GB, and EE MEKETING of the CREDITORS of

Major-General Sir G. MACAULEY KIREPATRICK, KGB, KOS.I. CAMPBELL, MOORE & CO., LTD. (In Liquidation), will be held at the Offices of Messr PERCY S. San & FLEMING No. 5, "Queen's Road Central, 1st floor, on SATURDAY, the 9th day of April 1921, at 12 o'clock Noox, for the purpose provided for in the said Section

Dated at Hongkong the 30th day of March, 1921.

J. HENNESSEY BETH, ES1-A.

Liquidator.

HOXOKONG HOTEL GARAGE.

WE bag to announce that in order to cope with numerous applications received for garage space, we baro, as from the 1st April, 1921, acquired the business and premises of the RUSSELL STREET GARAGE.

Extensions and improvements will be immediately taken in hand with a view ta offering facilities for up-to-date garage and repair work,

Mr. T. R. Parsons will continue to be in charge of the Russell Street Depot.

[searched and fully 20,000 podui

lottery tickets were seized, some 1. with the ink still fresh on them.

Cireniars advertising that the lottery

HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.

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J. E. TAGGART,"

Manager. Hongkong, April 1, 1921.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER

DEFENCE CORPS.

ORDERS BY LIETT-COLONEL

LG. BIRD, DSO. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT,

Parades.

SATURAT

..April

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April 4ch

TUESDAY,

April 5tk.

April 6th.

THURSDAY,

April 7th.

PRODA

April th SATCHDAY

April 9.

MONDAY

April 11th.

Prices $1 $2 & 31.

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From the Apollo Theatre, Lanca *MAID OF THE MOUNTAINS From Thir's Thestra Loudon

"THE KISS CALL" From the Gaiety Theatre, London

"TAILS UP From the Comedy Theatre, London' IRENE From the Empire Theatre, Londen "GOING UP" From the Griety Theatre, Landem

THE NEW SHOP, GIRL" From the Gaiety Theatre London "AFGAR

From the Louden Parilian

Overture 9.15 p.m., prompt.

Booking at MOUTRIE'S

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.

WE bars THIS DAY admitted LENNOX GODFREY BIRD DSO.. GEORGE LEOPOLD WILSON and EDWIN FORBED BOTH WELL, a Partners in our Firm.

PALMER & TURNER. Hongkong, April 1, 1921

THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. COPENHAGEN.

parades for week ending 9th April WE have TODAY, taken over the Agency of the above, and shall be glad to quote rates of freight and Sramme of Work. ·

passage ou application.

MANNERS & BACKHOUSE, LTD.,

Mercantile Bank Building,

2. Inspection.

would be drawu on April 3 were also discovered. On the printing machine was found partially finished lottery

The General Officer Commanding tickets The prisoners and all the material, with the deception of the will inspect the Corps on the evening machine which the Luspector says of TUESDAY, Apr 19. will take twelve men to carry, were Every member of the Corps (Re brought to Kewloon, which was serve Company included) is required. reached in the vicinity of 5 o'clock | to attend. this morning

At 10 am the men were brought before Magistrate Orme charged with printing and publishing lottery tickets.

that

what

The first man, who had apparently been in charge of the plant, said that he was only a paid employee and He understood from his master be was printing Iwere newspapers. One said that be was merely the cook of the establish ment. Another said he was a visitor from the conatry and a third said that he was a cowboy working in the vicinity and bad gone to the house HONGKONG UNIVERSITY. to talk. The others admitted being

SIR WM. BRUNÝATE HERE.

INSTALLATION CEREMONY THURSDAY,

William Branyate, K.C.M.G., who rived from England yesterday by theas. Soudan," will be installed as Vice Chancellor of the Hongkong University at a Special Congregation 'to be held on Thursday next. After delivering his inaugural address, Sir William will present Professor G. P. Jordan, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, for the Degree of Doctor of Laws.

The programme includes tes in the Unión Building from 4 till 4.45 pm At urlock & Procession, composed

of

embers of the Court. Council,

compositors.

The Inspector said that at the time of their arrest, all the defendants had traces of printing ink on their hands. However, he was satisfied they were not the principals. He asked for a remand in order to pre pare the case for the prosecution.

The Magistrate remanded the defendants until Monday morning.

A TALKING FILM,

PROBLEM SOLVED,

SWISS ENGINEER'S, FEAT.

The problem of the speaking film

Senate and Staff of the University, seems to have been solved by the will enter the Great Hall Members Swedish engineer Sven Berglund, in this Procession "will assemble and who demonstrated his inventions re- robe in the Vice-Chancellor's roomcently before a number of Sweden's. at 4.45 p.m. After His Ex most prominent scientists. Professor callency, the Chancellor, has taken Arrhenius said he had been able for his seat and declared the Congregation several years to follow the inventor's open, the Registrar will read the re-work, had witnessed his progress, solution of appointment, and Sir and was convinced that the problem Wiliam Branyate, will be invited by was now solved. Professor Monalius His Excellency the Chancellor to take sad this was a great day in Sweden's his seat aky Vice-Chancellor of the history: the possibilities of the inven

tion were boundless. University.

After the Band of the Wiltshires have played the National Anthem, the Vice-Chancellor will deliver his inaugural address and present Pro lemor Jordan for bis: Degree. The Hononry Graduate will then speak," and at the conclusion of his address His Excellency the Chancellor will declare the Congregation closed. The Procession then returns to the Vice -Chancellor's room. Visitors are re- quested to remain in their places until the Procession has left the Great Hall

A monthly magazine is indulging

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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

NOTICE.-

THE Interest and responsibility of

the undersigned GEOFFREY CHARLES MOXON in the Firm of MOXON & TAYLOR ceases on the 31st March, 19215

G. C. MOXON, 10, Ice House Street,

Hongkong,

in the ever popular sport of Cabinet HE interest and responsibility of making, and a contributor has select-

Mr. GEOFFREY CHARLES

ed for our next Prime Minister Mr. MOXON to the undersigned Firm Alfred Zimmern-Mr. Zimmern is ceases on the 31st March, 1921

just over 41 years of age, and is the

son of the late Mr. A. Zimmern,

formerly of Reise & Co., Shanghai,

He now professor of International

Poles at the University of Water

MOXON & TAYLOR,

10, Ice House Street,

Honzkoog

Mounted Infantry Section will parade mountad.

Further details will be notified. later.

Parade.

A practice parade for the above Inspection will take place at Volunteer headquarters, at 5.30 p.m. on Mon- day, April 11,

Dress-Khaki Tunics, Shorts, (Scottish Company kilts). puttees, black boots, Helmets, Rifles and Bayonets.

WEB EQUIPMENT-Belts, braces, ammunition pouches only (no haver- sacks or Water bottles).

LEATHER EQUIPMENT:-Belts,

Bandoliers (no haversacks or water-

bottles).

ARTILLERY, ENGINEERS 20d MOUNTED INFANTHY SECTION will parade with Rifles and Bayonets. MACHINE GUNNERS parade with Revolvers,

Course

2. Masketry.

PART HI Musketry will be fired on Sunday, 10th April at King's Park Range, commencing at 10 sm. by all Casuals of the Corps who have not yet fired. Officer for duty: Lient: F. C.HALL. 4. Mounted Infantry Section.

Parade at Polo Ground, Causeway Bay, on Friday," 8th April, at 5:30 p.m. Dress: Drill Order |5,#Cadet Company za

Parade at Headquarters on Tues day, 5th April, at 5.30 p.m.

Dress: Drill Order. Attendance. Strong as possiblë. G. F. E. RAPSON. BL-Major, Adjutant, H. K. V. D. Corps. Hongkong, April 1, 1921.

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DODWELL & CO., LTD. Hongkong, April 1, 1921

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THIS DAY OPENED

WBRANCE. OFFICE of the Company at No. 6, Queen's Road Central, and our Agency Agreement with Mesart. DODWALL & CO., LTD. will accordingly lapse.

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