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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1921.

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GENERAL ITEMS,

Fire has destroyed the war-time

British bakeries at Rouen.

RELATIVE'S BONES.

A SMASHED URN AND A POLICE COURT CHARGE.

In answer to a charge that they exhumed the bones of a relative in the Chaiwan cemetery without permit from the Sanitary Board, two Chinese this morning told Magistrate Lindsell that they removed the bones from the urn to dry them, but accidentally breaking the urn, bought a new one in which they deposited the bones.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

MALIGNED CHINA.

NEW FACTS INSTEAD OF

FANCIES.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

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NOTICE.

PUBL ARE HEREBY NO

(rus to and to across Canton Rad. Kowloon, between the Hongkong a Kowlom down Co's premiers al the timber vand opposite, a man wil be stativo in the red to give warning to other fridice day with 3 red the night with a red lamp To prevent evidents the public should pir strict attention to these signals."

E. C. WOLFE, Captais Superintendent of Polic 9th August. 1921

THE TIFIED that when trolleys are

The first number, just published. of the Chinese Student, the official organ of the Elinburgh Chinese Students' Union. is well printed. neat in design, and interesting to Eastern students fan ever to cover. Up till now no nation has, we Sanitary Inspector Allen, who believe, been so persistently maligned prosecuted said tha who 53W the defendants and misrepresented as the thinese removing the bones told them by the kinema, the sensational novel. to stop working on the grave, but

and propaganda literature of En they took no notice of him. The second defendant had for some time kind or another." states the editorial. behaved in the cemetery as if he Ju-t as we earnestly desire to take were in charge of it, and to all intents and purposes the sexton did not back with us when we leave these exist to him. The Sanitary Boardshores cotract impressions of the Estimated receipts at the air had been endeavouring to catch him British people, may we be permitted | of the minterestin stalls carnival at Henden are 000066 for some time, but had not succeeded while we are still here, to do what lin TMCA. bar in the grounds presenting an attendance of 80,000. until lately when improvement was within our power in the interest of

made in the supervision of the truth where China is concerned? cemetery.

The sexton said that on July 28, The deal that has ever inspired THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. of Boogkong makes the laws and rected the mysteries of her wares French cavalry regiments are to be he saw the defendants working on and guiled our efforts in this dire levies the taxation for all purposes in i

They hadtion is nothing short of alsolute the Colegy. grave in the cemetery.

This Council is composed of 11 mem- just finished filling the grave when impartiality. For in this unbiased he came on the scene. He did not manner alime can we hope to subbers efficial nad & unofficials, 31 actually see them digging the grave stitute knowledge for opinion, facts the officials are obliged to res pre-directed by H.E. The Governor, whose He was of opinion that the boresha for fancies, and truth been removed from another grave

will is therefore law, and put in a more desirable plot. The grave must have been dug by the defendants during night.

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he told a Chronicle supre- Here are tinned dragons' We have adelich fruit. ats with spaal directions for

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We use backscratchers, i fred, -e- and charms, china used in my country because

ere by a than silver Se qurur atles." A green spend to scare devils, and e 6, was the most popular at this stul. Produce from parts of the country, and India and the Dominions d by many society women. shem Lady Alexander, in t gloves handled kitchen xes with a professional air,

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Seven thousand breast-plates as worn before the war by certain sold at 55. each.

New Zealand Shipowners' Associa- tion has given £30,000 for the relief of necessitous British seamen, their widows, and dependants.

It is estimated that more than 70,000,000 working days have been lost this year as the result of strikes and lockouts, states Dr. Macnamara.

An old £1 brown stamp, unused and over-printed "1R. official," was sold at Messrs. Harmer, Rooke's auction-rooms. Fleet-street, E.C., for £120.

One of only three known specimens in existence, a second edition copy cf. Shakespeare's Heary V, dated 1602, was sold at Sotheby's for $1,500.

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The Magistrate said that he could not convict the defendants on the evidence before him.

Isomerived notions.

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The process that be a long and the previous į laikorians one. Eat if we resolutely set subselves to the task as we are doing now, we have every confidence

if we thus! in our ultimate success. help to achieve mutual understanding between the peoples of fireat Britain so that we may further and thina.

molidate thur valtional friendship that each has always entertained for the other, the Curse Student will not have come into existence in vain.”

Inspector Allin said that the sexton was a bit stupid in giving his evidence, due undoubtedly, to the fact that be was not accustomed to Police Court proceedings. When he (the Inpsector) visited the cemetery, the sexton point ed out a newly opened grave to him. He was positive that ro permit had been issued by the Sanitary Board fur! such work to be done. He also saw a recently filled grave, on which was

Excess Profits Duty paid to June 30 a quantity of Fung tsai International

was £1,171,642,000, and the amount repaid to that date was £19,016,000. the Chancellor of the Exchequer, stated.

of Professors of Dancing Eres has accepted four new bet neef these excited as nest as "El Chucha," which Kaptened before the professors "El Hae Pakia Prash creation, the work;

embers of the Council of the Major Engel Sondy of Dancing.

Taper, the president of this reserved the dance, which e an ovation. From the s passed upon it there! debt that the international

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A quarter of a million acres of forest in the Kumaun division of the United Provinces of India has been 1 deliberately burned down by local! incendiaries.

An open-air Parliament was held at the isle of Man in the presence of many visitors, and new law's were

the

The Magistrate tbought evidence insufficient and discharged the defendants.

A MUI TSAI ASSAULT CHARGE.

Chinese A respectably dressed woman was this morning charged before Magistrate Orme with having assaulted a small mui tsai. Mr. Leo Longinotto, who appeared for the

to Frere on the dance fro Fromulgated in the Manx and Eng-defence, said that he had only just

El Chuchalish languages.

Ce this winter. be slow mazurka movement. pleasant combination of doncs, such as the Foxtrol, Posten, and One Trep crements have been weil tcut there is nothing fanciful! , the inventors aiming at! y and rhythm.

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am Chang he ate at the many social Karkerennw organisation SELA Wnen" which has ...pret the West End of

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When Mr. J. Cooper, of Brela de House, Cottingham, Yerks, received a postcard that had been in the post for 15 years, he was charged 2d. for

extra postage."

While rolling down a bank in a Dundee park, a 10-year-old boy named George lark was killed through a safety-pin that held his necktie piercing his body near the heart.

A small earthenware jar full of silver coins daling from 1560 to 1601, many of them bearing the profile of Queen Elizabeth, has been unearthed near Navan, Co. Meath.

Herr Hugo Stinnes, the German

been retained and asked time to receive instructions. The Magistrate fixed the hearing of the case, for noon on Tuesday.

KINEMA NOTES.

THE HONGKONG THEATRE.

At the matinee and evening per formances at the Hongkong Theatre to-day, a fine 5-part production Molly featuring Vivian Martin,

This girl Irish with an Entangled" will be screened. picture. sweet, refreshing, and bubbling over! as heroine, is like an Irish melody. with happiness. An excellent 2-parti comedy and International News

Yasad poet "Only this morning! financier, and Herr Camillo Casti-scenes, will also be shown.

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"Christ in the Carpenter's Shop," in the Tate Gallery may be saved to the nation a public appeal for funds to purchase it from the owner is to

we had a request be made. he would discuss man at lunchesa! Another thing we of

For a 10th-century suit of armour, workmanship. 3,000 German

to do is to keep a guineas was given at Christie's and housekeeping another suit, probably made at Greenwich about 1580, fetched 1,000 guineas.

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At Lambeth County Court an ap plication was made for possession of a house in North Lambeth, occupied by a man camed Janes. The rent was 175. 9d. a week, and respondent owed £28 16s, not having paid any rent for the last three months.

Respondent: There are thousands of rats in the place. They do the tango dance round the bed all night.

A crowd on the beach at Abery-I generally catch five or six every

was stated to Mr. stwyth saw a man-a local gasfitter

night,

The Y.Y.Ks. "Aki Maru "left Koho for this port via Sa.isaki un Ang

is expected here on Aug. 1 and will sail

for Australia vis Manis on Ang. 18.

The X. Y. F. "Mishima Maru " left Kobe for this port via Meji and Shanghai en Aug 3; is expected here Aug. 15 and wilt sail for Europe vis Singapore on Aug. 12.

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The Eurymschus "(Blue Funnel Line) lett Sue, on Aug. & for Hoopkoop and is due here on Sept. 1.

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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received in. structions to sell by Public Auc

(10% 1000TXT OF THE CONCERNLI

TUESDAY,

August 16, 1921, commencing at 1.30 p.m., at their Sales Room*, do. 8, Dee Vaax Road, Corner of

Ice Hot Strok TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, BRASS AND TEAK. WOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS, CARPETS, Comprising:

CONSTITUTIONAL

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ASSOCIATION. PRECIS OF PETITION.

Of these & cofficial members of Council 4 nra selected by the Giaver- nor, and only 2 go through any form of ; dection.

The two are chosen respectireir by the Chamber of Comerce and the offcial Justiers of the Peace, the latter of whom are all appointed y The Governor. These two bodies rum- ! bez together only about 3 eine.co. As, Lorever, many Lelong to th!! bodies, the actual number of individual

veters is less than 30, for some of them hase two votes ees. The rest of the community bave no vote at all.

The Petition, which you are invited! to sign, asks the House of Communs to reeds the state of affairs by :

1. Substitating the principle of elec,

tion for numination in the case of the non-Chinese members, so that they may, in fact as well as in nams represent these on white behalf they speak and vote.

9. Granting an undicial majority of one (sabet to adequate salegnede. by increasing the nubiler of us- official metuours of Council from C to V.

Creating a wider electorate for the above purpose by gising the vie to all British suliens on the Jury List and to these who are qualited for Jury service but exempted frena it by reason of their occupatica-, This would embrace many Govern- ' ment servants and anubers of the Imperial Forces in the Colery. The representation of the Chamber of Commerce would be left sucking- cil, as it is felt that the important local coureercial and shipping interests quire direct and expert representation. The Chime presentation would be increasmi from two to three member in order to min'ain the same paqes tion is at present. These member- would continue to be apge-inted by the Governor.

II. E. The Governor has rep, tiêu d the

of State for the Secretary Colonies in favour of the lotion of all won-Chinese members mi has added that he is agreeable an Dining Sites Chesterfic Sofa, increa in the unofficial runt 11 Arm-chairs news, Card and Ocasional videl the effcial denen i lunased Tables. Teakword Twin Bobtears, accordingly. large and small Wardrobe Dressing

Be Las expressed a dalt, hoxe.of. Tables and Chair Washstands, e, whether any change (fumed Teakwood), Sideboards, Dinner desirel. Waggons, Dinner Services, Crockery, & Glass Ware, Cooking Stoves. Cutlery, &c., Bath Room Utensils, Hectroplater Ware, One American Ice Chest,

Electric Reading Lamps, Screens, Sundry Blackwood Furniture, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictures, Enamel Bath,

Also

One Auto Pisne by Rastner & Co. Lawrion, and 43 Holls Music. (Full Particulars from Catalogue. Terms: Cash on delivery,

HUGHES & HOVOR, Auctioneers.

Hongkong, August 10, 1021.

TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.

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generally

YOU ARE NOW ASKED TO RE- AVE THIS DORT BY SENING

THE PETITION,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersized have received in

tion soul by Public Auction. (TOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED) ON

TUESDAY,

August 16, 1821, commenting at 214 pm at their Sales Rooms, No. 4, Des Voux Road, Comer of

Ice House Street,-

A Consigament of WHITE GOODS,

Also

Judge Hodges: Why don't you at the inte.eat named William Jones-lying asleep on

Respondent: I have six young per cent. His rocks which were surrounded by the leave, then? Why should not incoming tide. A boat was manned children, and I can't get another

y state clearly and he was rescued.

Asked bow he could pay off the charged? I am should be

coming meetings, lectures and wide, Serviettes. Turdish gei Horka- For shouting "All the winners and vines, but when a prices" when only the result of the arrears, respondent replied that he ALL preliminary notices of forth. Damask Table Cloths to and 65 inch

Eventually he agreed to pay £1 al entertainments, sent for insertion in back Towels, Bed Quilts, Bol Valtuves, .. why should first rate at Windsor was given in thought he could manage is a work.

house.

Ladies' and Grate His karshi fa,

"will lend it! the paper he sold, a newspaper seller

was fined 10s, at Windsor for obtain-week, including the current rent, and the news columns of the China Mail, Bedspreads, Full Care, Certon

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whatever. ing a penny by false pretences.

et that a might mislead the

tibe for

Lordship-Oh!]

It is impossible to have a modern

Escubren 1 would simality mat university on an income of less thanį re would say that £150,000. If Leeds people will not dents in these cases give us that we will teach in the runt of interes', streets and in the fields.--Sir Michael

ders should be Sadler,

breng that

Sid state

se of litigation University.

boretran at amount of interest went to cover 20

Zizent for necefendant.

vice-chancellor

of Leeds

A Jurancon farmer, bitter by a

et cest, in Lad been paid inte! mad dog and treated by the Pasteur | Dr. Le Darling gave Institute, in Paris, was so afraid of hydrophobia that he went out of his IT ind and died, showing all the symptoms of rabies without having the disease.

his Honour made an order for pos session to be suspended so long as respondent paid £1 a week.

In

&c. Terms: --Cash on delivery

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are charged for at the rate of $1 each,,; Calico, Doilies, Tray and Glase Chitbs. (as announced in May and June of Shirtings, Sheetings 72 and see in bes last year) providing that they do not wide, Lei Stents. occupy more than four lines. Major G. W. Olivecrona, En-

future if this space is exceeded they gineer-in-Chief of the Board of Con servancy Works of Kwangtung, left will be placed in the advertising to-day by the "Ecuador" for Shang columns at the prevailing rates. hi and Peking on business matte: s connected with the Board.

After a very long and exciting chase on the river, a steamer which was reported to have on aboard a large quantity of smugzled salt was caught near Pak Hok Tung yester- day afternoon at 3 o'clock by a motor launch of the Cantonese re

A search was made During a trial at Bristol Assizes, it venue officers. Russel was stated by a solicitor that unsuc on board the steamer and about 150 cessful efforis had been made to find sacks of smuggled salt were found a man named Littic. Mr. Justice which were subsequently seized and

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