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WEDNÉS AZ - NOVEMBER 30

CHINA CAST

ST ANDREW'S "BALL.

OLD MOORE'S LIST,

LATEST SILIPPING CHANGES.

ELABORATE PREPARATIONS

FOR TO-NIGHT.

GLOOMY TALES OF 1922,

THE CHINA MAIL.

The year, 1921 has not been exsotiy "one of unalloyed happiness, but there will be no eagerness to welcome ite successor when it is seen what Moore -not “Old Moore," but Francis ap-Moore-predicts for us, in his almanao

for 1922,

Mr. D. MoPherson, second officer, Strings of coolies were to be anen"Hsin Paking," is on leave. this morning carrying armfuls of

Mr. J. Atkins, second officer, Bowers un i dragging huge branches of "Ngankin," has gone second officer, evergreens along Queen's Road. "Saiyang.' Their objective was the City Hall where this evening Scotsmen will foregather ab the St. Andrew's Society's annual ball.

At time of writing the decorations

Mr. W. M. Christie has been pointed second officer, "Ngankin."

Mr. F. J. Thornhill, acting second officer, **Shongking," is on reserve,

Mr. L. V. Rowe, supernumerary

We are in for an awful time accord-

a

MACHINERY IN CHINA.

POSSIBILITIES FOR BRITISH MAKES.

As might perhaps be anticipated, the efficiency of Chinese engineers falle far below that which would be con- sidered essential in Western countries. During recent years low priced engine- ering plant intended to work for only few years and then to be scrapped

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE NORWEGTAN AFRICA AND

AUSTRALIA LINE:

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

From SOANDINA

DINAVIA

Steamship

**DE 84,"

on the 20th instant, Consignees | having arrived from the above port aro heroby of Cargo by her

in favour of something now has been informs that all Goods are being

at the City Hall are far from complete, second officer, "Shengking," has gone first month, for although "the rising feature of Chinese requirements, landed at their risk into the hazar

yet is there sufficient evidence to ebow that the St. Andrew's Ball of 1991 will be not a bit less brilliant a function than those which have taken lace in previous years. An illuminat- ed cross of St. Andrew will surmount the trellised portal which now em-

bellishes the entrance to the City Hall, a buge, glowing thistle will confront the guests as they mount thestairs, and inside he building an array of clan shields, a canvas depicting the Firth of Clyde, looking from Glenayr to ward Helensburgh, and another showing a view of Edinburgh Castle, for the benefit of the sons of "Auld Keskie" will be eloquent reminders of the fact than the purpose of to-night's gathering is to kuit Hongkong's Scotsmen together into a chorus of harmonious conviviality.

The following quests will take aupper at the President's table :-

second officer, same slip.

Mr. R. Bain, Becond engineer, "Shansi," has gone second engineer,

Soochow."

Mr. D. McCormack, second. en gineer, Soachow," is on leave.

Mr. J. M. Bain, from leave, has gone acting chief officer, "Tusang," Mr. N. Churchill, acting chief officer, Yusang," has gone second officer, samo ahip.

Mr. E. J. A. Porter, acting second officer, Yusang," has gone super numerary second officer, same ship.

Mr. A. B. Osmond, supernumerary second officer, "Yusang," is on leave. Mr. T. C. Barclay, from reserve, has gone third engineer, "Kutwo."

Mr. P. V. Mayers, third engineer, "Kutwo," is on leave.

Mr. W. A. Pavloff, second officer, "Kiangying," has gone acting chief officer, "Fiching."-

Mr. H. Grandi bas been appointed second officer, "Kiangwah."

Mr. R. 11. W. Scott, from leave, has gone chief engineer, "Kweilee." Mr. W. Crosbie, chief engineer, Kweilce," has gone chiet engineer, "Kiaugfoo".

Hon. Mr. A. D. Lang, Lady Stubbs, H. . the Governor, Mrs. Lang, Commodore Bowden Smith, Mrs Dyer Mr. R. M. Dyer, Lady Kirk patrick, Col. Davy C.M.G., Mrs. Bowden Smith, Captain James R.N., Mrs. C. H. Ross, the Chief Justice, Mra. Sutherland, Mr: R Sutherland, Mr. P. Campbell, chief engineer, Lady Rees Davies, the Hon. M.."Kaho," has gone chief engineer, Cand Severn C.M.G., Mrs. Reid, the Bishop of Victoria, Mra. Nicholson, Mr. R. Nicholson, Mrs. Severa, Mi. J. Reid, Mr. Hallifax, Dr. G. D. R. Black, Mrs. R. Hancock, Mr. G. T. Edkins, Mrs. McNaghten, Dr. Dalina- hoy Allan, Mrs. Black, Dr. C. Forsyth, Mr. Pullock, Mr. George Hogg, the Hon. Mr. II. E. Pollock and Mr. K. B. Craig.

THE OFFICIALS.

Hsinfung." Mr. J. Ewing, from leave, has chief engineer, "Kaho.”

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TYPHOON WARNING.

gone

-The telegram quoted below was received by the local American Con anilate General from the Manija Observatory at 2.15 on Nov. 30:--

Typhoon W. of Balintang Channel filling up.

ing to his portents. The stars have cruel and malicious designs against us. The trouble is to begin in the very position of Venus will bring a more peaceful condition of affairs in the country," the weather will be mild but wet, agricultural affairs will suffer, and

there will be floods in the midlands.

WORST TIME IN APRIL.

**

dous and or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whenco and/or from the wharves delivery may be

taken,

Goods not cleared by the 6th Decom. ber, will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafod and damaged

where they will be examined on the packages are to be loft in the Godowns. 4th December, 1921, at 10 a.m.

Claims against the steamer inust be otherwise they will not be recognized.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by ne in any caso whatever.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned

THORESEN & 00., Agents,

Hongkong, November 29, 1991.

To-day, however, there is, according to the North Ching Herald, a distinof return on the part of the Chinese to machinery of the type to which Moreover, disputes with other they were previously accustomed, powers, diplomatic blunders and machinery which will stand a degree petty annoyances are threatened; there are to be many deaths from of overload which will habitually be poison and drugging, much mortality put upon it without showing undac among women, evil for the King and strain, and with it a markedly curtail-presented within ten days of arrival, Government, and death will strifeed life. Experience with the lighter many of high position in the land.

types of more temporary plant has The Government will be in danger amply demonstrated. its un- of a grave defeat and may lesin; suitability to the general Chinese by there will be heated debates in the engineering temperament, and the Commons and much political excite-

more robust pre- ment- a pretty peaceful condition return to the

war type opens up possibilities for of affairs."

British makes, for which there has been an increased inquiry of late. Industrial developments are the order of the day in China, particularly in the Yang taze Valley. These include cotton mills and extensions to electric light and power plants, British tenders for the machinery for which have been accepted while the develop-

in cement ments

factories being largely catered for from Ger- many. British machinery best standa he conditions of Chinese service by its margin of safety, its capacity to take an overload, and its ability to withstand rough usage.

British manufacturers have recognised this

February is more promising, and March is quite cheerful, except for any deaths from fire and accident, unpleasant Law cases, scandals; strikes, and rioting.

But the worst time is to come in April. Get a tight grip on yourselves, and hear what is to happen in that beautiful spring month:

Unrest, Ecdition and immorality in the land.

Deficient revenue and heavy losses on the Exchequer.

Railway accidents and a railway strike.

Educational disputes, religious difficulties, and fires in places of

amusement.

Labour troubles and bad general health.

Internatiount disputes.

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Many deaths from accident and principle and have definitely catered drowning.

for it. The trend of present purchases indicates the lines of future develop Who will sing, Oh, to be in Eng-ment, and increased training of land, now that April's. there after

CRUMBS OF COMFORT.

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that? It must be mere irony on the Chinese engineers will serve to extend part of Venus to denote "a royal the use of reliable plant rather than marriage or engagement" in the midst create a demand for new and un- of sue stirring times.

certain types.

Moors throws in, some crumbs of

comfort occasionally, but they take

a lot of finding. Right up to the end of the year he makes us shudder.

The General Committee of the Society has appointed the following Committees to carry through the work connected with this evening's Ball. . General Committee Mr. A. O. Lang (President), Hon. Mr. A.. G. Steplion (Vice President), Mr. Robert Shewan When the California, trade de (Past President), Mr. R. M. Dyer legation returns to Hongkong on the (Past President). Mr. Robert Suther-Empire State" after calling at Java, land, Mr. James Reid, Mr. W. Nichol- the Straits and Saigon, a visit will be BOD, Dr. G. D. R. Black, Dr. Dal- made to Canton. Preparations are mahoy Allan, Mr. J. W. R McPhail now in active progress to receive the Even in December we are to have (Hon. Treasurer), Mr. T. W. Hili (Hou. visitors, and a reception has been strike dangers, deficient revenne, un- -Secretary).

arranged by Governor Chen Chiung- rest, rioting scandals, secret crimes, Invitation Committee. Generalming for Monday afternoon. They sedition, and other unpleasantnesses. Committee along with: Dr. Dalmahoy will make a tour of Canton by motor We are glad, at the end of this Allan (Convener), Mr K. E. Greig car and in the evening will be enter catalogue of terrois, to come to God Mr G. McCormack, Mr 1'. Ted, Mr A. tained by members of the Chinese Save th: King," Murdoch, Mr John Rodger, Mr B. Chamber of Commerce at a banque Wylie, Mr J. Bartholomew.

in the Hotel Asia. On Tuesday after- Doon the American Association of South China will entertain the party at the Southern Palace, Namkwan. In the evening

Dancing and Music Committee. Mr. W. Nicholson (Convener), Mr. R. Sutherland, Mr. J. B. Rosa, Mr. D. G. Nicoll, Mr. J. D. Kinnaird, Mr. George Hogg, Mr. J. Bell Irving, Mr. W. Brown, Mr. A. B. Stewart, Mr. A. K. Henderson, Mr. A. M. Duncan

Mr. Chan Lim, Pak, president of the Chamber, will give a reception to the

MACAO BOUNDARY..

HOPE FOR AN EARLY SETTLEMENT.

1

Peking Nov. 18.-Hope for an party at his residence near Lai Charly aritlement of the Macao ques Wallace, Mr. R. G. McEwen, Mr. Neil Wau, a famous summer resort of Can- tion in expressed to day in Chinese Drummoud, Mr. Adam Gray, Mr. ton. The party returns to Hongkong circles as the result of encouraging P. D. Wilson, Mr. A. G. Simpson, by Wednes.ay morning's express. M.C., Mr. T. Tallon, Mr. Robert

Bruce, Mr. T. W. Hill.

Ladies' Cloak Room Committee.--- Dr. G. D. R. Black (Convener) Mr. R. MacGregor, Dr. J. Morrison.

7: Fox Trot.

Supper and Wines Committee.-- A. Stevenson (Convener), Mr. A. R. 8. Austin, Mr. L. M. Whyte, Mr. T. Oliphant, Mr. A. II. Ferguson, Mr. D. Lyle, Mr. J. McCubbin, Dr. Lyon Brown, Mr. D. Harvey, Mr. R. Macdonald, Brig. General McNagbten,

Mr. R. Hunter, Mr.

R. E.

Supper

"Japanese Sandman

Strathapey and Real Marquis

9. One Step

10. Waltz.....

MacDougall, Mr. R. Hall, Mr. D. 12. Caledonians

Hall, Mr. W. Brown, Mr. W. Budge,

Mr, G. B. Dunnett, and Mr. C, D. Melbourne.

Decorations

Committee.

Mr.

George Duncan (Convener), Mr. A. B.

Huntly

news from Hongkong, H. E. M. de Frietas, the Portuguese Minister in Peking, is now in Canton for the purpose

reach of trying to 1 Folution of this problem and it is reported that General

T-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT

PUBLIC AUCTIONS

117) Undersigned bave received in- structions to sell by Public Auction

THURSDY, December 1, 1981. commencing at 11 am. at Hos Shan Godown, Yaumati, for Account of the Concerned.), 83 Bags Sugar. farms taut, on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers,

THURSDAY. December 1, 1921. at 12 o'clock (noon),

1t their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street.

6 Curio Stands,

And

2 Gloss Show;cases.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, November 30, 1921,

of Chen Chiung-ming, who has also runs-Cash on delivery.

recently returned to Canton, has Cairo through a delegate agreed with the Alice Blac Portuguese Minister that the first Gown question to be decided is the demarca. Medley

tion of the boundaries of Macao. 11. Fox Trot

Timbuctoo 12. One Step

Consequently the governor of Macao Pibroch o' has been instructed by the minister to Donald Dhu send a delegate to Nanking for a Kentures conference with the Chinese delegates on and awa | as to the boundaries of the Portuguese Blue Bon- territory. When some agreement bas been arrived at on this problem formal got negotiations as to the settlement of the my Captain recent dispute will be officially opened. working for

Ramsay, Mr. J. Simpson, Mr. D. 14. One Step. Keith, Mr. A. G. W. Ogilvie, Mr. W.

Fraser and Mr.F, M. Crawford.

Card Room Committee.-Dr. C.

Forsyth (Convener). Mr. T. Petrio, 15. Foz Trot.

Mr. A. H. Loy, Mr. J. Ormiston and 10. Eightaome Reel.... Mr. E. L. Hosie.

HONORARY FIFERS.

17. One Step...

The Pipe Band of the Scottish 18. Waltz

Dets I've

for me now

Humming

the Tailors

Diel amang

Oh! by Jingo Naughty

Company of the H.K.V.D.O.Mr. 19. Strathspey and Reel Marquis of

*CH, INDEED!"..

UNWANTED ADVICE FROM

THE OTHER WOMAN.

Huntly

A man summoned at Willesden for arrears of maintenance due to his Somebody's Sweetheart wife did not appear, and it was ex- G. Simpson, M., Mr. A. Ferguson, 21. Highland Schottische The Keel plained that the poreon representing him was the woman with whom he is

R. G. MoEwen, Mr. J. B. Ross, Mr.

N. Drummond, Mr. Adam Gray, Mr. 20. Fox Trot...

P.D. Wilson, Mr. T. Tallon, Mr. A.

Mr. W. Brown, Mr. G. Juck, Mr. R.

Row

B. Bell and Mr. George Duncan, Juar: 22. Fox Trot.......... Ell keep on now living.

TILE DANCES,

The programme of dances follows;→→ Extra Waltz

Ошава

1. Lancers

2. Fox Trot.

Caledonians

One Step

5. Lightsome Roel.

6. Walte

loving you

Extra Fox Trot........ Modley

LATE CARB AND FERRIES, The following special cars and Cubau Moon ferries have been arranged for Thure Pibrocho day morning-Peak Tramway Donald Dhu 1.00, 1.80, 2.00 and 2.30 o'clock.

Kowloon Ferry-1.00, 2.00 and 2.80 o'clock,

Kent ures on and awa Blue Bon

nota

.....

CANTON CELEBRATIONS.

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The Magistrate: This, apparently, is the successful rival.

The Other Woman: And d thoroughly good man he is, too

The Wife: Oh, indeed, is hot The Other: If you had been different he would never have left

you.

The Wife Isos he can still toll the tale. ⠀⠀

The Magistrato Thee there, that St. Andrew's Day will be observed will do. I dare say you two ladies Sand Dunes by all Scotsmen in Canton. This have a good deal to say to cus at-

other. Diel amang evening, a banquet will be given at

the Tailors the Victoria Hotel, Shameen at 8.30 The Wife: Not me, I don't want

Moonlight

p.

Madness

Special invitations Have also to speak a word to her. been aant to friends.

Summons adjourned.

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OUR POOR · DAY

Street Sale of Roses

2nd December, 1921.

BE GENEROUS

for the sake of

HONGKONG'S POUR

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