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CIGARETTE SMUGGLING.

THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1911.

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GENERAL ITEMS.

A cow is acting as foster mother to two lambs on a farm at Lodgyan, Cornwall."

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Owing to the disturbed state of Ire Hand,the taking oftheeenius-basbeer

postponed,

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"When M. Georges Carpentier, who was ou au exhibition tour, had finished! his engagement at Oran, Algeria, hel found that there was no bost which could take him across the Mediter At Tottenham Police Court. ranean to Barcelona in time for his new description, stick of blue, Engagement there on April 9. With was applied to a constable.

much trouble he and his manager, M. Francois Descamps obtained a 60-ton motor yacht with an 80-hp engine. They had to sleep on deck during the 20 hours passage, and Descamps relates in a letter that

though the sea was calm Carpentier was very sick. The journey cost £200. Laurantie Gold.

The Admiralty salvage vessel Racer and her tender the Canadian drifter in- No. I were under orders mail week to

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An army of frairs in the sombre hooded gowns of monks are to tour England shortly in a religious revival effort.

There are expellen: prospects of good fruit crops in Kent this, season, and the orchards have rarely looked more promising.

Estimates for public works and buildings for the current year amount to 212917,413, a met decrease of 1.241.301 on the total for 1920-21.

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leave Fortsmonth to renew operations for salving the remainder of the gold bullion from the wreck of the armed liner "Laurentic. sunk off the north coast of Ireland in January 1917. About the £3,000,000 15 maki was in "Laurentic," of which £1,000.000 has been recovered. It is now hoped to

Ára Stepner inquest upon recover the remainder. She lies' ial 20 fathoms off one of the wildest woman of 14 it was said that parts of the Irish coast. She is the inmates of a local Poor Law in Factically covered with gravel and station were washed at 3.20 in the

To ensure that no woman shall have to serve on a jury without her consent is the object of a B Mr. George Terrel has introduced into Parliament-

silt, which has to be removed by powerful pumps. The plates and girders of the wreck have to be blasted away by explosives, making the task of the divers difficult and dangerous.

Feed The Brute.

morning.

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Posing as armless, but having their arms under their waistcoats, two Leeds men were sentenced to six weeks' hard labour for obtaining charity by fraud

Divorcé cases for the coming term total 2320, of which 1,945 are un- defended and 375 defended. Of the 1945 undefended petitions, 1,201 are brought by husbands.

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Glittering breastplates that the French Cuirassiers used to wear are being disposed of in Faris, bundles of old cuirasses being sold for £310 dealers in old metal

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A university professor in Paris has been coquesting with the municipal authorities in regard to a scheme be is elaborating, namely, the teaching of the elements of bygiene and phy siology to marriageable young women They are also to be instructed in the art of cooking, it being the professional opinion that the best method of keeping a husband at home o'nights is to feed the brute well and at the "lowest possible cost. Another method

It was stated at a meeting of the of filing him up with dannage or

Bangor and Beaumaris Board of dead weight, in the shape of leaden- Guardians, Carnarvon, that the wo hued dumplings, (wasn't it George men members objected to the des- III who never could understand how

cription lady guardians, pre- the apple got inside the dumpling?)ferring that of women" guardians. and other indigestible and heavy- weight trifles of the kind, so that it

In the presence of the King and becomes almost a physical impossiQueen, who were accompanied by bility for the victim to move hand or Princess Mary and the Duke of York, foot, has also been tried, but with only the Prince of Wales won the Welsh very partial success. The good feeding Guards Cup on bis own horse, Pet of a husband at a low cost certain Dog, at the Household Brigade Steep- ly seems to promise well. At all

lechases. events, it is (perhaps better than taking the buckle end of a strap to him.

Fish Alire-01

Guarded by a sentry at the front door, two soldiers at Aldershot

out broke

of their cell by removing a feir bricks and bars from a ventilator at the back which they replaced after learing They were recaptured some ten miles from barracks.

A new restaurant where you can onder your fish alive, and watch him being caught, billed and cooked is to be opened in London. It will be known as the Tuscan, and is situated at 67. Shaftesbury-avenue. A com. pany has acquired the Cranbourne The Internationa Red Cross has Hotel and the whole block between decided to urge, all Governinents, theShaftesbury-avenue Post Office and to sign an agreement for the pro- Dean street, and the lower floor is hibiting of the use of poison gas in being converted into a great dining warfare, the limitation of hostilities room. The dining hall, approached by air to strictly military purposes, by a broad marble staircase which and the prohibition of the shelling cost over £1,000, will seat 300 people of undefended places. The dining-room, panelled in oak, will have one end a massive screen

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For many years France has been of plate glass, through which guests troubled with a steadily decreasing will be able to watch the kitchen birth-rate, and the question is now staff at work. The whole of oat being debated by the Senate. It was side of the room is covered with sheets, pointed out that from 1914 to 1920 of silvered glass, forming the largest there were 2,719,543 births, against mirror in London A Tuscan spit, 4,232,705 deaths, exclusive of war revolving over a wood and charcoal losses, which exceed a million. There fire, will be a feature of the visible were now 2,500,000 more women in cooking, while from a large glass tank France than men,

in the centre of the room the guests

while be able to select their fish alive,

and while they consume their soup verse may be one you have no use for. patch, the victim being prepared. Still it bothers you. You are amoyed The cooking will be done by Floren-

your pride is injured at the realization tine chefs

that the one you hold in scorn has the Power of Silence.

opportunity to ignore you. The mo There is nothing in this world which ment you resort to tantalizing benter works to greater advantage than to you acknowledge the final defeat. II be silent. No one likes to be ignored. you fall in line and imitate, you com It hurts like the mischief to have an pliment. The secret is to steal the antagonist throw up a barricade thunder first. If one you love keepe against which you have no power. silent it hurts, twice. Once because

BIG CONSIGNMENT - SEIZED,

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THE CHINA MAIL.

Before Magistrate Lindsell this maming, acting Chief Preventive Officer Watt charged a Chinese with the unlawful possession of 20,000 ["-Globe” brand, and 24,000 ** Deer

brand cigarettes on which duty had i not been paid.

The Inspector said that acting on information received, he visited the defendant's house, No. 106, Connaught Road West, last night, and there seized five baskets containing the dutiable cigarettes. There was.ne one on the premises at the time, so be left a Chinese revenue officer behind to keep watch. The defendant arrived at 7 o'clock and was arrested. The informer saw the cigarettes being brought ashore from & Namtan launch and tracked the cooles to the de fendant's house. The defendant said that the cigarettes were taken into his house during his absence, and he knew nothing about them

The Magistrate imposed a fine al hard labour, and ordered the con- $750, or, in default, three months' fiscation of the cigarettes.

Another Chinese was charged with the unlawful possession of 28,800 dutiable cigarettes. He said that be brought the cigarettes ashore from the ss." Kwangtung" on the in- structions of two talismen employed on board. The Magistrate remanded the case until to-morrow to give the defendant. a chance of finding these

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MARINE MISDOINGS.

Unlawfully boarding and going alongside steamers before the police had finished the examination and Wrongfully dropping anchor in the Central Fairway were among the Chinese boatmen and heatwomen

offences alleged against a number of

who came before the Marine Magis trate (ieutenant Conway Hake R. N. R.) at the Marine Court to day. Fines ranging from $5 to $25 were Inflicted.

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Rheumatism

There would be no rheumatismifevery body tookahalfates- spoonfulo! Kruschen Salts in hot water every morning that's what specialists say," and specialists know. Enough for two months in a bottle

Kruschen Salts

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"A LITTLE ROGUE.”"

JAIL FOR BOY PICKPOCKET.

LIES OF NO AVAIL.

Having been refused a hawker's licence, a small Chinese boy who was charged before Magistrate Lindsell this morning is said to have become

Thief.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

REPULSE BAY HOTEL

THE Management beg to announce

that the WEST WING EXTEN SION and the new GARAGE will be completed during the month of Jant, 1921.

The Management having received numerous applications for monthly quotations from local residents who are got owners of private cars, have decided to allocate a limited number of TOOME for this purpose, and now beg to a nounce the following inclusive rates

Two (2) persons occupying on double room with private bath, cover- ing attendance, meals (which way be tiben either at the Repulse Bay Hotel or at the Hongkong Hotel Main Dining Rooms) and transporta- tion, ie, one trip in and our each day daring pscified hours (excluding Sundays and Public Holidays) $300, per month for two persona.

Four (4) persons occupying two double rooms with private baths, wvering attendance, mesh (which may be taken either at the Repulse Bay Hotel or at the Hongkong Hotel Main Dining Rooma).and transports tion, ie, one trip in and out each day during specified hours (ereloding Sundays ari-Public Hobdays) 8450. per month for two persons.

The difference. in rates above quotet is explained as follows:-The rate of $300 is for two persons in one car, and the second quotation of $450,-- A Chinese who recently, returned covers cases where four persons are from Singapore to visit relatives prepared to share one car for trans- alleged that he found $61 in notes portation. missing immediately after he had been jostled in Queen Victoria Street by the accused who took to his heels. The Chinese constable who stopped

the boy at the corner of Des Voeux Road found the money in his pocket.

The accused declared that another | boy picked the complainant's pocket and dropped the money. The com- plainant gave chase to the other boy. As there was no one to claim the money witness took possession of it.

The accused's mother said that her

son was a very quiet and timid coun- try lad and she had never known him to be so brave before.

The Magistrate: You can't - telf -

No extra charge to residents will be made in connection with the regular Tea and Dinner Dasants or entertain- ments held at the Repolse Bay Hotel

Monthly residents will also be entitled to the free use of the indivi dusi hathing tents on the beach.

For further information spply in writing to the undersigned.

HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.

J. H. TAGGART,

Vanga:

Hougtong, May 19, 1991.

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OFFICE

EUPIER DAY.

me that this his first offence. TEN, DEPARTMENT will be open for

From what I can see from the lies he had been telling, he is a regular Nga rong chai (little rogue). He will have to serve three months 20 the Laicheekok jail.

TO-DAY'S NEW. ADVERTISEMENTS.

FRIDAY till

SUNDAY

that is to say.

FOR- - TEN PERFORMANCES- ONLY I

HENRY B. WALTHALL

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"THE CONFESSION"

7 REELS.

This picture had been reserved for the opening of the Kowloon Theatre but, owing to unexpected delays in connection therewith, it has been found necessary to show it at THE CORONET. The lady to whom “THE CONFESSION" belongs is leaving the Colony on Monday, and so the last opportunity our patrons will have of seeing this world renowned production will be Sunday night. MAY WE APPEAL TO YOU not to wait until the last moment. On both Saturday and Sunday full houses will be the order of the day. Come on Friday night, or better still, on Friday afternoon at 2.30.

THE CORONET.

WHISKY

J. & G. STEWARTS

"GOLD MEDAL

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NON-PAREIL

THE DRINK FOR CONNOISSEURS,

Bole Agents

The moment the other fellow is edent you have no idea how deeply you COLONIAL COMMERCIAL CO., LTD

that muute all detailed plans of may have offended to bring down ttack are worthless. The only thing upon your head such ponument and 'eau do is to-be silent also, and again because the loved one could

Action of conflict is corquering point

one who refuse to con

New Government

Billdings.

payment of only" from 9 en to 12 Noon on TUESDAY, the 24th May, 1921. Beensed Warehouses will be entirely died on that day ITH, Sprintendant,

Imparte and" Esporta, Hongkong, May 13, 1972.

LOST.

LOST. A GOLD and PLATINUM

BAR BROOCH with ONE DIAMOND, Foward if returned to M.E. F. AIRET, Eastern Extension Telegraph Compasy.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undervigaed have received in-

stractions to sell by Public Anction

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SATURDAY, May 21, 1921; commencing at 11 am.

at the Kam Chow Oil Factory Sham Shui Po,

A Quantity of Sugar, Groundunt, Oil and Peanuts, ate.

(more or less damaged, by fire and water).

Terms ---Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers

on 4" :

MONDẤY, May 23, 1821,

Commerring at 3 p.m.

at their Sales Rooms, DuddeH Street,

2 cases Cotton Plesb,

2 cases Umbrella Cloth,

40 pieces Striped Shirting,

4 dozen Felt hate,

14 coils Day Cair Rope,

45 cases Window Glass,

200 cases Sot,

100 dozen Chest Locks,

Also

A Quantity of Glassware;

And

Gne case Chocolate.

(in lot suitable to purchasers). Torms Cash on delivery.

~LAMMERT BROS,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, May 15, 1921.

TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.

ALL preliminary notices of forth- coming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion in the news columns of the China Mail, are charged for at the rate of $1 esch, tas announced in May and June of last year) providing that they do not Occupy more than four lines. In fature it this space is exceeded they wil be place in the advertising columns at the prevailing rates.

FOR A LAME BACK.

THEK you have psing or lameness in W the bad bains the parts with Chamberlain's Pain Balm Swice a day

wing with the palm of the band. fire nitrates a mach application. dalupen a pack of fariasi ali LS

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HONGKONG.

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