1922-09-26 — Page 5

TUMBDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 1922.

SNATCHER CAUGHT.

ATTEMPT TO ROB SHIP'S

CAPTAIN.

Capt. Patton of the "Glymont" caught a snatcher in the heart of the

an Lour.

CHINA COAST.

LATEST SHIPPING CHANGES

Mr. H. Tarby, from reserve, has gone chief officer, Chungking."

Captain A, V. Harrison, of the

LADY TRAVELLER.

· FRENCH DANCER TO HUNT. IN INDIA.

she calls the

those

THE CHINA MAIL.

SUCTION GAS LORRY,

ENGINEERING SUCCESS WON

BY BRITISH FIRM.

AT THE CORONET.

"Married Life" the diverting five- real Mack Sennett comedy which features Ben Tarpin, the cross-eyed comedian, is being shown at the Coronet to day for the last timo. A particularly fine film version of "The

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attraction

"Harriet and the Piper."

ARRIVALS.

and Anita

Macedonia, (P. & 0.) from Shang bai-Al

Tongo Maru, (T.K.K.) from San Francisco, Manila,-A3.

Victoria, (China & Australia) from Melbourne, Manila.-A20.

Mme. Ida Rubenstein, the celebra- A British lorry has obtained flat city this morning, and hud the satis "Chinhua," is on reserve, Captainted French dancer, announces (says place in the series of trials, conducted Last of the Molionos will be to- faction of seeing him charged within W. J. Andrews, of the "Foochow," and Military Gazelle) that she is balalf of vehicles propelled by suction Stewart will be seen on Thursday in

the Paris correspondent of the Civil by the Automobile Club de France on bas gone master "Chiokua," The Captain was walking in Pedder Mr. J. B. Barclay, from leave, has about to set out one great and thrill gas instead of petrol. Street, outside the Post Offico at 9.30 gone chief engineer, Shuntien." Mr.ing, adventure. Her rival, Maa-f

Amongst a number of Continental .., when a Chinese youth bumped ¡9. Maitland, cbief engineer, "Shun.Isadora Duncan. recently bearded the lorries the only `British entrant was a LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. into him. Bimultaneously the captain tien," has gone chief engineer, back a new busband, in the person of which has scored this notable succese Bolshevista in their lair and brought Thornycrcit type "J" 4-ton lorry, heard the faint "click" of his gold "Chinking." moooled fountain pen being taken Mr. W. M. Stewart, chief engineer, youthful Russian poet, as nfor British engineering. from the breast pocket of his coat. "Tientsin," is on reserve. Mr. be outdone, is going tiger-bunting in producing their own gas from charcoal souvenir. Mme. Rubenstein not to The prospect of motor vehicles He immediately seized the lad, but Henderson, chief engineer. Ngaukin," India. But besides penstrating what or wood as they travel may soon be before he could recover the pen, has gone chief engineer, "Tientsin." it was passed to another youth Mr. G, H, Arthur, acting second the talented and intrepid artist developments in gas producers.

black jungle," realised, in view of the continued who bolted down Connaught engineer, "Hangchow," has gone is going to venture among the Road in a westerly direction. Decid-sup'y second engin or," Whangpa."

For motor transport in the Colonies ing that a "bird" inside was worth, Br. J. Clark, from reserve, has gore terrifying creatures, and affront expensive, such a development would

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strange and and abroad, where patrol is more two out of jail, the Captain held his second engineer, "Hangchow." captive and handed him over to Mr. P. Bril, chief engineer, Siang She also hopes to cure a ep.cimen

eingle-Landed the untamed "ghats." be a great boon. Detective Sergeant Nesi whom he met tan," is on racetve. Mr. R. K. Burns,

The Thornycroft Gas Producer is little further up the street. The acting chief engineer, "Ngankia,”

or two of that rare rare race, the the result of 15 years' experience by three then went to the Central Police has gone chief engineer, "Siongtan," pects to add some talapains to her applied to their internal combustion Lairagis, and pushing on to Tibet ex- John I Thornycroft and Co., Limited, Station, where the captive was obarged Mr. H. Campbell, second engineer, bog. Afterwards Indo China, Siam and engines for marise before Mr. E. W. Hamilton. The "Ngankin," has gone acting chief the Polynesian Archipelago are to be service. They have now. arolved a and stationary evidence was clear and the Magistrate engineer, same chip.

Baye, are going to live the life of extensive trials have proved that a visited, I and my friends," abe emall portable plant, with which pasred aentence of six weeks' hard, labour. No previous conviction

Robinson Crusoe. We are taking tone fully loaded 4-ton lory can be run on was recorded against the accused, or bo work! bave gone in for three

appears every kind of camp equip than one-third of the and tons of luggage." including, it producer gas from anthracite at leas meat, amall arms fastory, on petrol fuel. Ammunition domp and several kinds The subject is one which has been of pale de foie gras. A yacht, several engaging the attention of motor maharajans, a roulette wheel and a cagiovers for many years. copy of "Tar arin of Tarascon "will complete the outfit, "No modern comfort," Mma. Ids explains, "will}

months atleast.

SWATOW RELIEF.

ELLIS KADÇORIE SCHOOL EFFORT.

Mr. D. M. Whyte, third engineer, "Ngankin," has gon: second onginer, samo ebip.

Mr. R. H. Norton, from reserve, bas gone third engineer, " Ngankiu." Mr. W. W. Macdonald, third engineer, "Whanyu," bas gone third engibeer, "Kiukiang."

Mr. T. M. Love, third engineer, "Kiukiang," has gone third engineer.

Mr. GW. Clark, third engineer, Woosung," has gone third engineer, "Kiukiang."

cit of

IMPORTATION OF LUXURIES

INCREASING.

be left behind, for free as air THE WEALTHY AMERICAN. we shall be face to face with Sunday at the World Theatre was

the freedom of pature." A the opportunity of Ellia Kadeorie Mr. E. F. Casey, sup'y accond tiger hunt on Russian ballet lines School to do what it could to help the officer, "Katwo," bas gone second however, ought to give India a lew Bwatow Reh Fund. The Theatre officer, samo ship.

moments of quiet satisfaction, while was packed with schoolbys and their Captain H. T.8. Pellow, from re-the arrival of the famous dancer and friends who came to help their fellows serve, has gone master, "Pingwo." her devated band among the sacred In Sw tow and to be amused by the Mr. S. F. Pinchin, from reserve, has grottare of mysterious India," to 1 ading humourists of the screen. gono chief officer, "Pingwo." Mr. quote her own eloquent words, willin value in the fiscal year just ended. This effort to raise funds for the J. Fairburn bas been appointed sccondunt be without a ceitain charm.

officer, "Pingwo." Mr. G. Carlam bas been appointed sup'y second offi cer," P.ngwo."

Mr. F. Webstor has been appointed sup'y second officer, “Yusang."

Mr. E. V. Bishop, chief officer, "Katwo, is on leave. Mr. J. A. Murphy, secord office," Katwo," has gone acting chief oflicer, same ship.

Mr. D. R. Wilson, second officer, 'Taksang" has gone eup'y second officer, "Wings:ng."

bem fit of the sufferers in Swatow was very successful. The management of the World Theatre kindly placed their magificent building, with an excellent comedy programme, at the diepoeni of the school. Two special matineos, one at 12 noon and the other at 2.16 were held. The schoolboys, through their convincing eloquence, had been able to sell a great number of; -tickets, ao muny that the receipts for Eats a'cne amounted to $745.45, while refreshments, smokes and co- fectionery were very well patronised before the start of the performances and during the intervals. Together the sala ralised $104.55 thus making

Captain C. D. Nicoll of the a total of $850.00. The school feels Kwaisary" is on reservo. Captain very grateful to the Management of F. C. Parkins, of the "Taisang," Ins the World Theatre for placing the gone master, "Kwaisang." Caplain theatre and pictures at its disposal, W. R. Williams of the "Teang," has o the On Lok Aerated Water Com-goue master, "Taisang.” pany for cold drinks, to the Alexander Mr. D. N. Verineux has be n Safe for refreshments, to Nan Yang appointed second officer, Kean Brothers for smokea, and to M. Y. | shing."

an for confectionery.

Mr. N. Cook, acting master, "Changwo," is on reserve, Mr. R. Tully, chief officer, "Tuckwo," bas gone acting master, "Changwo."

HONGKONG DANGERS FOR chief engineer, "Pingwo."

STRANGERS.

SHIP'S OFFICER ROBBED.

Hgairuan, Tuoreean Norwegian

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Luxuries are the one class of articles

Yat Shing, (J.M. & Co.) from Shang- toi, Swatow-Co's Wharf.

Loongaang, (J.M. & Co.) from Manila.-C32.

Kwrichow, (B. & S.) from Tientsin, Welbaiwei.--C17.

Deli, Singapore.-Kowloon Wharf.

Van Overstraten, (J.C.J.L.) from Kutsang, (J.M. & Co.) frem Kbon. --Kowloon Wharf.

Telemachus, (Wo Fat Sing) from Saigon.-B23.

Shansi (B. & 8.) from Shanghai, Amoy.-C36.

NOTICES.

CHIC AND INEXPENSIVE

MILLINERY

AT

LANE,

CRAWFORDS.

The New Collection of Hat Styles now showing for the Autumn includes models for all occasions.

Every Hat, be it a Sports Felt, Velour, or a Paris Motel for afternoon wear is of perfect quality and excellent value.

NOVELTIES IN VEILS

LANE, ORAWFORD, LTD.

Holikon, (Thoresen) from Canton.-

Proteua, (Lareen) from Saigon.- C46.

C16.

Hozui Mara, (Y.K.K.) from Hai phong, Hoihow tử.

Chibaya Mara, (Suzuki) from Sama Bay, Hoihow,-C18.

Hein Wah, (C. M. 8. N.) from Tientsin.-Co's Wharf.

DEPARTURES.

among those imported into the United States which fail to show a big fall off-September 26,

Manufacturing material as a whole shows a fall of 17 per cent. in the fiscal year 1922 as compared with the fiscal year 1921; manufactures as a whole Fall of 22 per cent., and foodstufle a fall of over 50 per cent, Tientsin of Mr. M. Adair of the well of the fiscal year ending June 30, when we compare the import values known engineering firm.

Tho death kae occurred

1922, with t ose of the fiscal year Au-show an increase.

immediately prec.ding, but luxuries

The death is reported from | burn, Masa.. of a well known worker

Mitchell, amongst Chinere, Mr. Harry Edgar

The wedding took place at Tien tain on Saturday week of Mr. Walter Neill, of the Chartered Bank, and Miss Hester Hill.

While a statement by the Trado Record of the National City Bank of New York at the end of 1921 showed of luxuries, the figures at the end of a material decline in the importation the fiscal year 1922 show a slight in- crease in the value, and a big increase in the quantity of laxuries imported, when compared with the same period The marriage of Br. Archibald one year earlier. Taking 25 principal Booklets, of the Salt Gabelle, Ning articles usually classed as luxuries, and Miss Kathien E. Baptie will take imports in the fiscal year 1922 totaled place at St. Paul's Church, Ningpo in round terms 200,000,000 dollars ou September 30.

against 240,000,000 dollars in the im include tobacco, which by some is mediately preceding year, while if we

luxury, the total for the fiscal year considered a necessity rather than a 1922 would be 305,000,000 dollars against 308,000,000 dollars in the pre- coding year.

According to the census taken by the end of Auguet last, the number of the Japanese authorities in Pcking at Japanese residents in the capital is

Mr. F. F. Clark, from rearrve, has gone third engineer "Fausnag."

Mr. E. Scott. from reserve has gone Br. J. W. Fieber, from reserve, has gone acting second engine,1,485, of whom 764 are males and 721

"Viagwo."

females. Besides these, there are 227 Mr. A. B. Melatyre, from leave, Koreans and 28 Formosang. has gone sup'y third engineer, Foo. bbing."

During their visit to Harkow the Mr. W. Maxwell, chief officer, Shanghai interport cricketers, on ip's officer living at the Samena Kiangyung, is oa reserve. Mr. behalf of the committee of the 5 stitute, Waueksi, engaged a ric-ha taide the Hongkong Istet at 10 N. Donald, chief officer, "Irene," bas hai Cricket Club, presented to the

Koze chief officer

"Kiangyuug." Itackow Race Club a very han some ne chief officer, "Irene".

demed appropriate by the committee Mr. B. Rybaltovsky, second officer, of that club. Hsintung," bas gono second officer, "Kungning."

tonoyenokle Square.

T. yesterday to drive to the lar. J. H. Johnson, from r288: Ve, has silver cap to be used for any pwpose is a reminder of the days when the

tute. The coolie went in the

porite direction, and be og

no

A ranger in the Colony, the

had rwegian naturally owledge of direction in the night,

d with the coolin's aseura co that

120

men

"Heinwah,

him. After a long drive, the coolie opped the shafts in Water Street. suddenly made their

"Kinngteen," has gone second cng Mr. A. Morvyn, third engineer, incer, same ship.

hai

од the

liber

where permission has been given to Honeysuckle Square, Milton Street,

place two bridges over the public way,

sweet-ecented flower grew in the City of London, observes the Daily Chronicle. Originally known as Miss Elsie McCormick, who for Honeysuckle Court, it lost the eastoin Mr. P. Jacobson, acting chief officer, nearly three years lae been engaged and Moorgate Street Station wero end when the Metropolitan Railway "BAYYY." WAS content to leave it "Kiangwah," has gone second officer, newspaper work in China, left bang constructed. Few other names re

"Hainfung."

Mr. W. Spence, chief engineer, Cleveland" for San Franciso, her London. Not far from where old President duk nt of the country still remain in Kiangyung," has gone chief engineer, home. For the past year her health Newgate Prison stood are Rose Street has not been good and she is hopeful with a long rest, will prove the needed of the Rose, with its mansion lot at a that the change of climate, combined aud Ivy Lane, whilst perhaps the most noted to Shakespears was the Manor

rental of a red rose yearly at Laurence Pountney Hill. Plum Tres Court and The trade union principle ao far as Pear Tree Court, Farringdon Street; steam launches and other small craft the fruit grew in 'the City. seamen and engineers employed on are also reminders of the time when as concerned appears now to bave spread to Hankow. Iti announced that the workers there employed on boats plying on the Yangtze a d Han Rivers bare formed thems Ives inte what is known as a union association, received by the local American Con-bership of about 5,000. A subscrip The telegram quoted below was which will accordingly have a mem sulate General from the Mauilation of $3 is being collected for the Observatory:--

establishmetit of the union.

pearance from the gloom, and the ir of them set about the Norwegian relieved him of his pocket-book taining two $1 bill, his captain's tificate and some testimonials. All rmen then ran away, taking the tha with them.

CUPID'S DARTS.

he following forthcoming mar

ty are abuvanced :----

A. F. A Nizen, Commissioner of Cess Postal Service, Hatung, Pg to Miss Jersie Finch, en route

fr Megbull, Liverpool, England.

r. R. E. Fenn, missionary,

Mr. A. P. Knox, third engineer, "Kiangan," has gone third engineer, "Klangteen."

Mr P. B. Crawford, second eag: ineer, Kungging," has gone second engiacer, "Haean,"

TYPHOON WARNING.

9.15 am. to-day.

restoratives,

E. P. Mission, Wukongfo, Long. E. 15 deg. Lat. N. direction un-of a report just issued by the Bureau

1. Typhoon in about 138 deg. One of the most striking features

Baw, to Miss Masie Whitehorn, of Cald Garden, London.

IR. A. Wilkinson, mercantile asht, of Tsingtao, to Miss Stella Baloo, en route from Willmar, Mishta, U.S.A.

Loown.

al Economic Information at Peking Northern Visayas or Southeastern portation of foreign rice, of which no 2. Cyclone or typhoon N of the is the extraordinarily increased im

Luzon direction unknown.

Less than 353,027 piouls are recorded. The abnormal demand for the foreigo articles is said to have been due to the ported in the Colony between August aches of the Min River. Their pre- Three cases of rabies were re-activity of baudits on the upper re -23 and September, 12.

sence deterred dealers from making the usual shipments. The greater Aolean bli of hesith was re- part of suppl'os apparently finds ite Ading to the Chinese press tarard for the Colony yesterday. way to Kiaugsi province. It is threonans born in Chion have op. Last week there waro reported al estimated that the rice consumption plied in Shanghai City Magistrata cases of enteric lover, one Britial and

BR. E. Stott of the Hongkong Polito Miss Lizzie McDonald, of No. Leighton Hill Road.

of the Republic reaches a total of 7,000,000 tons annually, including The aptions have been relented to cae Chinese and the other Portuguese; Siamese-rico, the May of the Interior. and ode of plagas, Chinese, D

for palisation as Chintan citizens, the reat Chinese; two of influenza,

THEATRE

Yatching, (J.M. & Co.) for Canton.

Taito Maru, (Dodwell) for Chin. wantao.--September 26.

Yuan Heng, (Yuen Seng Fat) for Saigon. September 26.

Vulcanus, (A.P.C.) for Tamsui, Amy-September 26,

Kwangled, (C.M. 8.N.) for Shang- bai.-September 26.

KOVAMATH OF STRAMERS,

The CPS R.M.S. "Kmpress of Regia" arrived at Manila on Sept. 26 at Ba.. Joves Manila on Sept. 16 at and is dus at Hongkong on Sept.

28 at ta.m.

The C. M. ."Nilo" will sail for Fan Francisco via Shanghai, Nagasaki, Toko- ima and Bonolulu on Saturday, Sept. 30, at com.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.

for Kowloon and District will be THE Offices and Stations of the CHINESE MARITIME CUSTOMS

THURSDAY, the 5th October (Mid- CLOSED to Public Busides on Autumn Festival), on TUESDAY, the 10th October (National Festival, and on TUESDAY, the 17th October (Birthday of Confucius).

C. THORNE, Commissioner of Chinese Customs,

Kowloon and District, York Buildings, Hongkong, September 20, 1922,

HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB.

THE 33TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Members will be held in the cfices of MESSIS (top floor) by kind permission, on JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. WEDNESDAY, 4th October, 1922, at 5.45 p.m.

H. C MACNAMARA.

Hon. Secretary. Bongkong, September 10, 1923,

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-One Grand Piano and

other furnitures. Cause leaving Colony, Write for appointment Box No, 1401 e/o "China Mall,”

ROYAL.

COMMENCING SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 1922.

THE POWDER PUFFS

A NEW MUSICAL COMPANY Offeringe-Burlesque, Skits, Dancing (Classical and otherwise), Comedy Satire, Good Binging and Bad ato.

9 Talented Artists 9 Suzanne Verney, Evelyn Green, Sybil Desmond, M. Magness Flaber, Bert Hamill, Nita Corri, Muriel White, Conrad Layton and Edward Kurylo, PRICKS $4, $2, , AND $1 Booking at Moutries Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1922,

NEW

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AT

AND DANCE

ANDERSON'S

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ICE CREAM PARLOUR

and

CANDY STORE

No. 184 Des Voeux Road, Central.

(Opposite to 4. S. Watson Dispensary).

Apple Juice Bego Mik Carnation Milk

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...

25 Cents fer bottle 20 Cents por tia

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10 Cunts per small ti

Large quantity of Pascall's sweets are in stock. American Fine Nats are corning again.

TRY A.E.G.

Electric Wires Switches and Sockets, Motors and Dynames.

The Cheapest of its Kind Solo agents in China: Telephone Central 3217.

TRIALS

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TANSAN

received the highest award

A GOLD MEDAL

committee of critical judges at the

Anglo Japanese Exhibition

which testifies to its excellency and purity.

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Unrivalled as a drink. Mixes well with Wines, Spirits or Milk,

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Tansan raises the spirits and exottes eangulas saticipation svan na u llagon of wine whilarated the monks of old,

For the good old friar of orders grey Would have waired the fligos of wire arsy And consoled him elf us any man can With babbling, sparking, cool Tansan. -

Tanaan can be obained at all frei class Hotels, Dars and Cloba in the Far East.

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