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and said, "I don't know what I abould have done if I had lost that."

"If. I had all that money I know what I'd do," put in the little girl. I wonder if any of you have "What would you do?" asked ver made a little doll that can dance Peggy curiously.

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b muitc? This is how it is doneBuy something to eat," she re- from a bottle cork cut out the head plied with a hungry, look which made and upper part of the body of a doll. Peggy who had never been inngry in wo small pieces of wood or two her life, feel rather uncomfortable,

ain't matches should be fixed in position to "None of ua

Into the bottom of breakfast," she went on. form the arms. the cork pash four long stiff bristles

"Who are "us" questioned uch as could be cat from a brush., Peggy. These bristles should be of equal length. Paint a face on the bead of the doll, which can aftuwar's bo clothed with bright paper garments. These can be held together with little gum. When the doll is finished stand it on the top of a piano and play a brisk tune-It will dance about in a most lively manner. The dell may also be made to dance by stan ding it on the table and strumming ou the wood with the fingers.

It any of you take the troulle make this do let me know what you think of it.

Your loving

PETER PAN.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Edna Batalls. It was nice of you to write and tell me how pleseed you were with the Soip and Saep story that I wrote for you. No, 1 cabot guess your riddle, although I have puzzled my brain over it. So will you ..sometime let me know that arower?

PEGGY'S HALF CHOWN.

CRICKET.

LEAGUE MEETING.

THE CHINA MAIL.

A large attendance of represent- atives of the affiliated Clobs was pre- sent at the annual meeting of the Hongkong Cricket League, which was held in the H.K.C.C, pavilion yester day evening.

H. E the Acting Governor (Bon Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G) was in the chair.

SPORT.

HOCKEY.

GARRISON FIXTURES,

HONGKONG TRADE,

A DULL FORTNIGHT,

The fortnightly.trade report issued by the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce states-

Cotton piece goods and fancy cotton goods: There is no change in our market, nad only a few transactions in dyed goods are reported during the interval. There is nothing doing in Greys and Whites. Cotton is quoted at 14/0d. per lb.

Cotton yarn:-After the heavy sales

The following are the Garrison Hockey League fixtures for the week ercing November -

Monday October 30-83rd Co. R.G.A:

Tuesday, October 31-League match. 04th Co. R.G.A. 88th Co. R.G.A.

Wednesday, November 1-King's

of the last fortnight, a lull has set in Regt.

Thursday, November 2-Reserved. and only a small business has been Prices, however, have Fridar November -Lengna transacter. match. 4th Co. R.GA. v. Co. improved from $1 to $2 eiving to a

further drop in the exchange. King's Regt.

Quotations ar8;~- No. 10. $148/170.. $166/175. No. 16s. $180/194. No. 204. $173/196.

Shipments nil.

Saturday, November-On applies- tion to. Hon. Sec.

In proposing the adoption of the Hie report and Balance-sheet, Excellency said that last year seven teams entered for the brat division. viz., the Kowloon Cricket Club, Civil Servico Cricket Club, R.G.A., Chinese

Sunday, November -On applicá- Recreation Club, University, Craigen: tion to Hen. Sec.

the Indian Recrea- All watches will be played on the gower and tion Club. Six teams entered for Garrison loskey gronad át Sookum The following are the results of the a.cond division, viz., Kowloon poo Cricket Club, Civil Service Origket Club, R.A.MIC. Folie. Chinese matches played during week ending Recreation Club and the Indian 22nd inst Recreation Club. Both divisions were won-by-the-Kowloon Cricket Club vory fine performance. The accounts showed a credit balance of $252 30. This was mainly due to the kindness of Mr. Taylor (the Hon. Secretary) who had presented

Why Mother and Mike and me," the child answered, "Mother's ill and, the medals for the missig teams at his own expense-Applause.) To we have to gut what we can runniga. Taylor were due the best thanks errands."

of the meeting for his generosity.

"Take iny money" aid Peggy generously, handing it to the little girl," And then you can buy lots and lots of things." And Peggy had rather a lamp in her throat as she said this

for she too had meant to buy lote and lots of things.

asked

What is all this Peggy'? her mother who had come back to see what was happening, and when ber daughter bad told her all about it, she spoke to the little girl and found out her name and where she live and said that she would come and see her mother later, and that she had better run and buy come food for them all quickly.

When Philip and Gerald heard what Peggy had done they said that she should share their money. They insisted on her having some for the cocoanut shies although Peggy did not throw well as a rule.

"I am sure that I shall not get anything," she said. But that day be seemed to be lucky for she brought down three cocoanuts and they carried them home in triumph at the end of the morning..

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Peggy and her two brothers lived

As for the poor little girl, Peggy' It was a quirt in a country town. litle place and things always went on mother went to ere her mother and much the rame and for the children gave her medicine and strength'ng the great excitement was a fair which food and, when she was well again,

found epme work for her to do. was held there twice a year.

PETER PAN. Peggy, who, was eight years old and younger than Philip and Gerald, ho were eloven and twelve, always liked to do everything that the boys did, "Ehe could swim as well as they could, for they lived near a river and often went bathing. She could run Dearly as fast too though they gazemily gave her a start. She could play cricket as we only she was not much good at throwing.

It was a day or two before the spring, fair and they were all looking

Where do birds go in cherry time ! To Peckham. (peck 'em)

RUSSIAN FOLLIES AT KOWLOON.

The talented Kussian dancers who forward to it, especially as an uncle were at the Theatre Royal for two who had been staying with them bad nights this week are to appear at the given each one half a crown so that Kowloon Theatre on Sunday and Monday. They will offer a quite they had plenty of money to spend

It was lucky for us that Uncle different programme and on each Ted was bote, caid Gerald as he day there will be two performances looked in his money box for about a matine and an evening show. the twentieth time to be sure that his Prices have been fixed at two dollars

and one dollar, children half price. precious hall crown was safe.

I'don't ever remember having so much money," Buil Philip thought.

fully don't either, "echoed Peggy. -- And they began to discuss what they were going to do with it. There were always so many ride shows to see and coconut shies and merry-go-rounds "This year we shall be able to do

A HABIT WORTH WHILE. Bave you the habit of daily regularity If tot, practise it for ill health surely follows ita neglect.

To restore the regular habit take

DCo. King's Regt. 2. B Co. King'e Reg. 1. 28th Co. B.GA. 8 Royal Enginrera-3-C-Co. King's Regt. 3. D Co. King's Regt, 2. B Co. King's 2, 83rd Cn. R.G.A, 1.

FOOTBALL

TODAY'S MATCHES. Four matches are down for décision Mr. Mitchell seconded the adoption' in connection with the firet divison of the llongkong Football League this afternoon.

of the report and balance sheet and the motion was carried unanimously

On the motion of Mr. Mitchell, The second division of the league Officer Administering the Government six matches making a total of ten seconded by Mr. Taylor. E. the Bart their sonson this af crapon with was unanimously re elected President matches-a very busy week-end in need for football cathusiasts who of the League for the ensuing year.

Mr. R. E. O. Bird was elected Vice- would have some difficulty in decid- President on the motion of His Exceling which game to watch as they

promise to be interesting struggles.

To-day's programme leacy, seconded by Mr. Sara.

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Referring to the post of Hon. | Seretary, which had become vacant followe owing to the retirement of Mr. Taylor,

R.G.A. v.. Kowloon, Sockumpeo His Excellency said that Mr. Taylor had held that post for nine-years and"A" ground. Referee Mr. F. during that period had done good Smith.

South China v. Hongkong Club, work for the League. responsible for drawing up a new act South ground. Refree: Mr. F. of rules after the old set had boru lost. Williams. He proposed hat the meeting accord Mr. Taylor its best thanks for his

services:

In was

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On the motion of His Excellency; seconded by Mr. Sayer, Jr. E. J. R. Mitchell was appointed Hon. Se crotary.

A list of the teams willing to take pist to this senton's league fixtures was then taken. For the first divisi a the following teams entered: Hong kong Cricket Club, Kowloon Cricket Club, Civil Bervita Cricket Club,

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1.M.S.Tamar v. King's Regt. Navy "A" ground. Referee: Mr.

W. E. Hollands..

H.M.S. Ambrose" y. Hongkong Police, Navy "B" ground. Referee! Mr. A. Newtons

Kick-off at 4.30 p.m.

DIVISIONI

King's v. South China A," Soo kudroo "A" ground. Referee: Mr. F. Smith.

University v. South China "B" Cub grounds: Referce: Mr. G. Tyldesley.

Arrivala 2,000.-

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Ụr Bold stock 11,000 bales. Bargains Sales 3 000 bales.

6,000 balee,

the market. Bome sales of old stock lola of Blankets have been made and clearances are fairly good.

Woollens-There is no change in

Chinese

Raw Cottons: Market bare of

$30/35. descriptions, at Stocks, Nominal quotations: Indian grades at $32/38.

Metala.-Market is quict, the lower exchange making prices higher than dealers will now pay. Demand from consuming districts is poor, with dealers inclined to sacrifice parcels to Flour market report: Stock: About

clear.

600,000 sacks. Quotations-Ameri

can Patent 33 70 per sack; American off $2,80 per Back Shanghai-Flour. Straight $2.70 per sack; Americas Cut $2.85 per tack, Australian No. 3 $2.35 per cack.

Petroleum producta:-No change.- Saltpelre:--Strong demands and steady.

KING'S v. SOUTH CHINA "A"

The folloping will represent the King's against Bouth Chins "A' at Bookuspeo to day, at 3 pm. Camvey; Pte. Jones, Cpl. Cook, and Cpl. Holland; Ptes William and Dangerfield, Cpl. Carr and Pie. Livesay,"

'KOWLOON v. R.G.A.

The following will represnt Kow laon in this let division League fix. ture-Townsend,Wheeler and Knight. Morrison, King and Duncan; A. M

Coombs. lard, Hall, R. J. Brown, Mason and

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United A.C. v. Hongkong Police. University, Craigengower, Indian Re-

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P. W. L. D.F. A. Pla. creation Club and the Navy.

A. Newton. The following entered for the second

Wanders v St. Joseph's St. A Co. King's 3 1 0 210 5 4 division: Kowloon Cricket Club, Josell's ground. Referee: Mr. TG Co. King's 3 1 0 2 7 4 4 B Co. King's 3 2 1 0 5 5 4 Civil Service Cricket Club University, Payag. Indian Recreation Club, Royal Ea- gineers, the Police.

IN.S, Ambrose"v. Hongkong 94Có KHA 2 1 0 2 4 3 4 Club Navy "A" ground. Referee: 83 Co. R.G.A... 1 0 0 3 0 2 DCo. 'King's ..3 1 2 0 6 2 2 the motion of Mr. Soy, Mr. F. Williams. seconded by Mr. Yao, it was decided Kowloon v.. R.G.A., Kowloon 88 Co, R.G.A...2 1 1 0 2 2-2 that each team in the first division ground. Referee: Mr. G. B. Perry Royal Engineera 4 0 4 0 2 18 0 should play its opponent once. His man. Excellency suggested that play cuts mence on November 25 and that two

mas and six in the New Year. bitches be played off before Christ-

Kick all at 3 pm,

THE TEAMS.

His Excellency then anLounged KING'S v. HMS. "TAMAR.” that fast year the Kowloon Cricket Club won an imaginary ehicle, there

RUGBY,

CLUB v. ARMY.

The following team will represent the Hongkong V. v. The Army lo The following will represent the day at 4, 15-p.o_on_the_Club ground to the winners. This difliculty bula" groach to day, at 1.30 p.m. G. Morsam; O. kianer, S. J. being no shield at the time to preacat King's against the "Tamar" on Navy in the opening match of the season: been overcome by the Kowloon Cpl. Blacne; Cple. Wynne and McCan; Jordai (cap.), A. Ritchie and A. J. Cricket having presented a handsome Sgt. Newton, Ptc. Hodgson and Cpl. Smyth; W. J. Clark and J. A. D. hield to the League. The K. C. C. Barlow; C. Q. M. S. Barnett, Pte. Morrison; C. J. Cooper, H. S. Prowse, were worthy of their best thanks Hart, Litut. Jones, Cpl. Dyer and W. R. Andrews, H, H. Day, E. W, Corbett, J. W. Brown, B. T. Jones for their kindness. A vote expressing Pto. Scott..

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The following team will represcat and moderato daily exercise will do sent in to the League Secretary by the rest.

As a remedy for constipation liverish each Club. This was dogs with a the Hongkong Football Club in their and are everything, "onid Peggy, for певч sick bearlsthes, biliousness and foul view of preventing first division Lasque game with South China “A ̧”

The interport team against Manila half a crown seemed to her. Du breath Pinket cs, the dainty little gentlo players, playing in eccond division this afternoon, at 4.30 on the South China ground:-Rodger; Israel rud enormous sum of money.

saturo Jaxatives, are perfection. teams.

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and England. matches. banghai..

They all woke up early on the fair day and were soon reads for breakfast for they had about a mile to go and the fair started at ten and they did not want tu mias anything. Their mother was going with them and the drove them in the pony cart until they came to the village inn where they put up the pony and trap and then walked

ou to the fair which was always beld

in a large field behind. ·

Come along children," said their mother, "We will have a look at the stall Eat and then you can go on to the coccabut shies which I know you always like as much as anything,

They wandered round looking at all the brightly coloured toys anditbings duplayed and Peggy lingered-behind to have a good look at the doll stall which did not interess the boys..

Arte turned away she felt some- thing drop out of her pocket (which ahe discovered afterwards had a hola In it) and there on the ground lay her precious ball crown, "8.&' was just about to stoop down when a little girl in a ragged old frock and with no alines or stockings on picked it up and it to her. Peggy thanked her

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