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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1921.

SPECIAL CABLE.

CORRESPONDENCE.

SHANGHAI NEWS.

FOOTBALL.

SMALL POX EPIDEMIC CAUSES [To the Editor of the “ China H42)

ALARM.

[China Mail SPECIAL.]

SHANGHAI, November 22. The number of mall pox cases among foreigners is causing uneasiness, A French Municipal Council notifica-

a

Dear Sir.-I was reading a little booklet last night called "Sport in nutahell" written by Mr. O. E. Hughes and published by Jarrolda

As the Football Season is now well on and both Rugger, and Socoran

LATE MR. W. G. LAY.

THE CHINA MAIL.

OVER FORTY YEARS' SERVICE

IN CHINA.

TO-DAY'S NEW

PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

0

WING to repair is engine The LAST TEAM will Bun nt o'clock to-night.

The late Mr. W... Lay, a most highly respected member of the Chinese Customs Survice, who passed away peacefully at the Peak Hospital on Nov. 15, was still in harness at the time of his death, according to a correspondeat: Having been a Chinese Government Hongkong, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1921. official for 41 years, Mr. Lay had in-

tion requests concession residents to/thusiasts awarm to the Valley every tended to complote fully his 42 years

vaccinata themselves immediately.

There have been several deaths.

EZRA DISPUTE.

Saturday, I think the following extract from the above booklet would appeal to your readers!

Football. Football can be played

handling code, and according to the

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers.

in the Customs next autumn and to REPULSE BAY HOTEL. retire and spend his latter days on the

Peak.

Mr. Lay was the second senior of Chinese Maritimo Customs Service,

The family dispute between Ellis Ezra and Isaac Ezra at the Supreme in two ways-according to the the 40 odd Commissioners in the Court continues to arouse public in terest. Ellis Ezra neeks equity redemp-footling code. The handling code which comprises in toto twelve or

tion from Isaac respecting propertion upon which loans were alleged to have been runde by defendant to plaintiff.

KOWLOON FAIR.

THIS AFTERNOON'S ATTRAC- TIVE BAZAAR

thirteen hundred foreigners and more than 6,000 Chinese, exclusive of extra supernumeraries.

C

always requires more players, and the footling code generally requires more spectators. The idea of the game is simple. In the handling code the

Ever since 1877 till this year at players aim at getting an oblate least one Commissioner of Customs spheroid to penetrate the superficial has been of the Lay family, whilst for area of a vertical plane bounded on a few years preceding 1910 three Com- two sides by perpendiculara, on missioners bore the same name. Mr. the third by A

horizontal W. G. Lay's grandfather was the and оп the fourth by author of "The Chinese as they beaven. In the footling code the Are," wherein he tells us of The Old English fair organis- object is to get a round ball into a his adventures round the Peak edit nid of the Ministering square hole. The games are played and the island of Hongkong, Children's League and the Kow between two sides and a referee who as well as Macao, where he used to Joon British School games fund is armed with a whistle. This be wet distribute the scriptures out of a big was opened in the gounds of Chater after a match with the help of the bag to the natives be met, thus com Bungalow by Lady Stubba this after winning side, which always takes a bining the office of amateur missionary noon in the presence of a fair cup. In the event of a draw the rewith his really deep interests, those attendance which steadily increased as feree is removed by the police. The

of 巍 naturalist par excellence. the afternoon progressed. The referee is assisted by a linesman whose Mr. W. G. Lay's father was & Bri- grounds, prettily decorated for the duty it is to draw attention to bis tish Consul in China. He was the occasion presented an animated deficiencies in the Daily Press (3) first British Consul at Foochow Footballers wear the colours of and was at Tientsin. there officiat- Among the many alluring attrac- the Club which has the biggest ing for the Queen during the time of tions were the gypsy fortune teller's gate. Many of them wear black and the famous Massacre. Of the four tent, the cocoanut shies, the rifle range, time it was common

blue од their shine. At one brothers, who were sons of the ardent to wear slin naturalist, the Consul was the second, tying the strength machine, shooting the, chute, and bran tub. There were pads but these have been found all the others reaching high posts in also a number of pretty stalls well unnecessary since the introduction of the Customs, H. N. Lay practically supplied with tempting wares the rule that players who are disabled being a pioneer and one of the refreshments, embroidery may be ordered off the field for chief original administrative leaders fancy goods, etc. In addition to the causing an obstruction. The Wall of that organisation, for a short children's boxing matches, the pro-Game is a rather rough variation period acting as IG., after be a play called Played on the American Stock ex-ing made CB. by the British gramme includes

the change. The earliest reference to Government. Mr. Walter Thurlow "Fairy Chain " pupils

British football in history was when Robert Lay, the third brother, and Mr. A. of - Kowloon School will give at 5.30 p.m. The Bruce, the Scottish International Lay, the fourth, became Commis- fair will be open until 7.30 o'clock scored six tries against England. sioners. The two latter, with Mr. W. Authorities For Rugby-Tenny-G. Lay, were the three Commissioners and again from 8.30 to 11

For who at one time synchronetically, o'clock this evening. Night at son's "Crossing the Bar." fractions include a dance in Chater Association, Johnson's "Learned held the same responsible position in

scene.

aweets,

the

which

Bungalow to the music of the Blue Jazz Rand. Judging by the Auspicious opening and the wealth of

Soccer."

Yours etc.,

B. PASCO.

entertainment offered the fair should Hongkong Nov. 23, 1921.

prove an unqualified success, meet reward for those who bave devoted so much time and energy to ita organization,

GOLD LÚRE.

GIRL'S THRILLING WESTERN ADVENTURES.

0. HENRY FILMED.

"DOUBLE DYED DECEIVER” AT KOWLOON.

To capture the elusive spirit of 0. Henry's genius in a photoplay, that is the aim that has animated the A stirring drama of the gold rush producers of "The Double Dred days in the West comes to the Corone Dece var" showing at the Kowloon Theatre this evening when "That Theatre this evening. How well they Girl Montana," Pathe's wonderful | have succeeded you may see for your- film version of March Ellis Ryan's self. Written when his amazing great novel will be screened. Set in powers were

their high- "The wild and rugged scenery, this Western est.

Double Dyed De- classic abounds in dramatic incident.ceiver" ranks, as опе of Guns are drawu ab cards, stage coaches O. Henry's finest stories. To attempt are held up and life is imperilled at a within the limits of the present space word. Picturesque Indians, daring to summarise the masterpiece of one of cowboys, and rough gold miners ap- the world's greatest short story writers pear in planty. And through all the would be presumption. Lovers of

· at

the Customs.

Mr. W. G. Lay's younger brother, Arthur Hyde Lay, cake, bas for many years been British Consul General for Korės,

Mr. W. G. Lay came to Chins in 1880, spending his eighteenth birth- day at Singapore on the way out. He was appointed an Assistant at the Inspectorate General, Peking, and subsequently held office at Cheloo, Shanghai, Kiu Kiang, Foochow, Amoy, Swatow, Canton, Lappa and Hongkong. He had just completed one year as Commissioner for Kowloon and district, and resided at Magazine Gap till the day of his death, when he went to the Peak Hospital for the operation from which he was unable

to recover.

SPORT.

CRICKET.

H.K.C.C. v. RG.A.

hectic excitement of the dance hall O. Henry will require no further The following will represent the and the madness of a gold stampede inducement to see this film version Club against the Gunners on the 趄 dauntles girl courageously when they learn that the loading role home ground at 2.15 p.m., on Satur-

fights for her bonour against a falls to Jack Pickford and that the day:-R. Hancock (Capt.), T..E. rafian-presumably her father-who wild Texas life and languorous South Pearce. A. A. Claxton, E. J. R. Mit- forces her disguised as a boy to rob American scenes have been faith-chell,. H. M. Edwards, H. E.. Murray, and cheat. Her flight to the Indians fully reproduced. "The Double A. B. Raworth, F..H. Farthing, L. J. for refuge and her subsequent Dyed Berciver" lack one of Davis F N. Young and W. J. dramatic return to her own people 0. Henry's wonderful humanity. A Hope,

are portrayed with the compelling great writer a great story, and a

realian which makes the whole groat put

picture live. Miss Blanche Sweet.

loveliest of fildom's stars, plays the

leading role with more than customary

HKU.O. v. G74

The Club's second string will be represented by the following in their

charm and spirit. A vivid drama INSANITARY HABITATION. match with the Craigengower on

mingling romance beauty, and sus pense, in "That Girl Montana.".

RELIEF FOR YINGTAK, :

The shipment of foodstuffs donated by Hongkong merchants for the relief of the people who were burnt out at

the latter's ground at 2.15 p.m.. on

A Chiness woman was this morn-Saturday:-L. D. McNicoll (Capt.), ing charged before Magistrate Land-B. D. C. Morgan, W. W. Mackenzie, soil with having used the basement M. M. Watson, H. H. Benson, M. J. C. of one of the new houses in Wynd- Sandberg. D. Reid, A. S. Excell, W. ham Street for habitation.

Fraser, G. M. Dorlina and J. R. Way.

Sanitary. Inspector Lockhart said that he had twice previously warned the defendant, but she took up

She was fined $50.

• Yingtak was distributed amongst the notice. sufferers · on Monday morning. Eight hundred portions of seven

The landlord was also summoned

catties each were handed out, leaving for having allowed the basement to be

balance of two hundred portions on used for habitation. hand. The Canton Times states that

FOOTBALL.

· LEAGUE TABLE.

2ND DIVISION.

Following is the Longue table for "He said that he had taken over the the 2nd Division, up to last Satur due to the generous assistance house from another man only a day rendered by the Rev. Mr. Temple, recently as October 1 and know Captain Deane, the acting magistrate and the police officers, the plan of distribution was carried out very systematically and successfully.

The Shanghai Gazette understands that there are no less than ten ships be fitted up in Shanghal very shortly for the Eastern trades, They will fit the Chipse flag but li fa ang

Kthat there will be substantial

nothing about the matter,

Inspector. Lockheet said that he too Wilts,. had been warned twice.

Goale

E, WAL. D. `E.. A. PTS, 44′ 0:0 20 1 8. 440012 18"

4 0 0 11 4 0

0 4 18: 52 21 13 Curlew 4 2 2 0 11.

University The defendant'said that on both South China

"A" occasions the notices were served, by the Sanitary Department in the South Chins previous owner. He had never re“B”. ceived any himself and did not know R.G.A. that any notice had been served until after he was summoned.

The Magistrate remanded the case Bt. Joseph's 61 in order that the defendant might call Club

to Kowloon the previous owner, and also produce evidence to prove the date on Pur Which he took

ST. ANDREW'S NIGHT.

THE USUAL TEA and DINNER DANDES will not be bald on WEDNESDAY, 30th Novainer, 1921.

Hongkong, November 23, 1921.

TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS..

ALL preliminary notices of forth

coming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion to the news columns of the China Mail, 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. Ip rure it this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising clomns at the prevailing rates.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

UNION CHURCH.

'SALE OF WORK will be held

by the Ladies' Committee in tho grounds of Union Church on" WED. NESDAY, 7th Desember, at 3 o'clock.

A good selection of plain and fancy artiofoa suitable for Christmas presènts, Sweeta, Bran Tub, etc.,.eta.

"Tus will be served.

Admission Free,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

`HE Cadursignied havo received instruc

tions to sell by Public Auction, "[For Ascount of" the Concerned), ON

SATURDAY, Dreember 3, 1921, at 10.30 am.

at 109, The Peak.

The Valuable Household Furniture, Carpets, Blackwood, Glass Picturoa, &c., Comprising:- Blutwoor Cabinete, 'side tables, From tables,

Tiontain

screens,

Carpets, and ruga, oil and water colour picture marble elooks, Japanese carved chairs. &c, complete Bedroom suites, white enamel bedroom. dining room suite, settee, and armchairs, anites, table glassware, Dinner and tea acts, Frauch dessert set, Household licon, Blankets, &c., "Electric fans and quantity of wicker chairs and cushions.

Ou view December 2nd. Terins:--Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, November 28, 1921.

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

- 10,- H. W.. Roger

IL R. Bruce

M. Maas

LANE,

NOTICES,

CRAWFORD'S

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE COLLECTION OF

AUTUMN COATS

INCLUDES MANY DISTINCTIVE AND EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS

$32 to $250 each.

JAEGER and BURBERRY

COATS and WRAPS for MOTORING

A VERY SPECIAL OFFERI

“HANAN" & "WALK-OVER""

BOOTS FOR WOMEN

ALL SIZES SEVERAL STYLES

$50

145

PAIR

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

NEW

"THE

DANCE

HUMMING,

RECORDS.

BIG FOUR"

WHISPERING,

SWANEE,

ᎪᎢ

SIAM 800,

ANDERSON'S

SUNDAY. 27th NOVEMBER, 121.

SCOTLAND

ENGLAND

Time

1.

A. B. Stewart

R. M. Smith

9.52

2

'T. W. Hill

E. J., K. Mitebell

9.56

3.

A. Ferguson

N. L. Smith

10.00

4. B, C. Morgan

F. S. Harrison

10.04

5. T. S. Forrest

A. H. Crew.

10.08

6. F. Syme Thomson

H. Hancock

10.12

7.

A. B. Purvis

Bulmer Jobuzon

10.16

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C. L.. Sandes

H. Camidge

10.20

9. R. K. Valeuting

R. Lindsell

10.24

10.28

J, Hooper

10.32

F. Bevington

10.36

Sole Agents:

H. E. Smith

10,40

J. Brister

10:44

N. Ashton

10.48

J. Raworth

10 52

H. Hanonelt

10.55

H. Dowbiggin

11.00

1. S. Greenhill

11.04

20.

A... Morrison

* W. Franks

11.08

21.

C. C. Stark'

P. Testor

9.36

22. H. A. M., Tomory

H. P. Winslow

9.40

F. A. Wolls

9.44

9.48

12. J. D. Kinnaird

13. Dr. C. Forsyth 14. . . MoDougall

15. D. J. Cuthilt 16. D. J. Valentine

17. J. C. Fletcher

18. J. G. Lyron Brown 19. H. M. Henderson

13. A. K. Henderson 24. H. M. McTavish

. A. Lammert Tins have been ordered.

Losing side to pay for Titos. Match play 1 for match 1/4 for bye. Singles in morning over Old Course.

Four hall foursomes in afternoon over New: Course.

MILKMAID

STERILISED

NATURAL

MILK

IS

PURE FRESH MILK

STERILISED

NOT CONDENSED.

PACKED BY NESTLES

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We call attention to our

LARGE STOCK ́ of PORCELAIN LINED BATHS."

Blightly. Damaged in Bhipment from England

which wo are selling at 30 per cent to 50 per cent reduction.,

Please call and inspect at our Showroom, also see our

Large assortment of Bathroom åttings at prices beyond compolition.. STOVES, GRATES & COOKING BANGE, FLOOR & WALE TILES, of all colours.

CE.

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MUMEYA & SANO

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