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MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1922.

GOLF.

ENGLAND v. SCOTLAND.

At Fanling yesterday, the saaos! international golf match England versus Scotland was played betmera sides chearn from the St. George's and St. Andrew's Socistior. A singles match was played in the morning, and a foursome in the after- Doom. Scotland led by 37 points at tilio time, but England "came back" in the afternoon, and wiping out the

advarer score won by of a point.

The Sonres ware --

SINGLES

H, N. Buckland v. A. B

.Stewart

England

-- Scotland

R. M. Smith v. T. W. Hill... 0

G. S. Archbutt v. B. D. C.

Morgan

BIG CANTON FIRE.

OVER 180, HOUSES · GUTTED.

THREE LIVES LOST.

DAMAGE, CLAIMS REPORTED $1,000,000,

CANTON, Dec. 11. Canton's Western Subarb has suffer-

"SUI AN" ENQUIRY.

C. 8. P. GIVES EVIDENCE,

The "Sui An" piracy Commission have not as yet completed, the evidente of their enquiry as at this afternoon's sitting four other wit- nestes were examined, the avidence dealing chiefly with the piracy regulations from the police point of view,

THE CHINA MAIL.

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DANCING.

PALACE HOTEL.

KOWLOON.

Special Attraction.

kind permission of Capt C. S. BENNING, R.N., D.3.0. The

JAZZ QUARTET

popular

Mr. E. D. G. Wolf, Captain Supt. ed another disastrous fire. This blazes of Police, was questioned at length on which broke out in the early hours of the regulations as they applied to the "Bui An "* at the time of Saturday morning, covered enven

the outbreak. The chit points streets (some parallel to one another of his evidence dealt with the arms, and others running crossways), gutted baggage and searching regulations, 186 Louses and caused three deaths. He was perfectly satisfied, he said, will The fire originated in the 2nd, that the searching of baggage was.

most efficient and pointed out that section 9th, Pulice district No. 24 since the piracy regulations were in- Tuck Hing Street. Spreading with troduced in 1914 ouly two boato 11great rapidity along the street its pro has ben pirated. He continued gress was unchecked and block after to say that the "Sui An" had been block became involved. The fire inspected by the police but even if it had not he would not have been fighters, with priraitive equipment and hampered by low water pressure. could not stop the dames Within a short time Luen Hing Hing Loong, Tang Man, Sap Sam Hong, Yong Kwong and Sun Koy streets were

light.

R. A. Camidge. v. J. B. Rous. 130 Major Gancy v JL. Crockatt 1 0 EJ.R. Mitchill v. W. Adam-

100

H.R.B. Hancock'v. J. Rodger 0

F. 8. Harrison v. E. Davidsca l

Capt. Bacon v. J. M Walker 0

Balmer Johnson v. W., Gallo

Way....

Capt. Bloxham v. R.K. Valen.

tine.

P. A. Cor v. R. Bruce

C. A. Peel v. C. C. Stark

J. W. Franka v A. L.

་

Moncrief....

N. Dracon v. Capt. Tomory. 0

H. P. Win low v. G. M.

Young.....

⚫H, Hancock v. K. 8. Morrison 1 0 J. Hooper v. Dr. Lyon Brown 10

E. R. Halifax v. D. J. Cubill O

J. Brister v. F. S. Thompson 1j 0

E. Grimble v. R. M. Hender-

B00

A. B. Exell v. Dr. Forsyth.. 1

A. Leach v. A. K. Henderson 1

H. G. Enlea v. D. Templeton 0

Total.

Scotland won Singles by 31.

FOUR BALL GAME.

H. R.. Buckland and R. M. Smith v. A B. Stewart and T. W. Hill....

A few years ago, one or two of these streets together with other parts al the Western Suburb were involved in a double calamity, the salient features of which were a flood reaching over first floor lovele, a fire originating (with the streats full of water) in the kerosine and firecracker streets, and simultaneous collapses of blocks of bouers..

On Saturday morning it was feare that with the buildings being en dry and a strong, wind blowing, the

unhappy as the captain of the "Sui An " wa8 one of the best the police bad known nad they were satisfied with the way in which he looked after his gaards. He was of the opinion that the pirates did not. intend to hold up the ship for what they wanted from the posengare but because of the information they had received that money wa on board, and it was in consequence of that, that they made the attack.

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DANGEROUS INSTRUMENT.

FILIPINO MUSICIAN JAILED.

A Filipino named Agilo M. Sison,

firecracker and kerosine etrects right an unemployed ship's musician, was again be involved. In close proximity charged before Mr. R. E. Lindsell this is Sap Pat Pos and

Sap turning with the unlawful possession

in Nathan Road, Kowiron yesterday,

Chut Poo where Canton's biggest of a revolver and five rounds of am. business houses and emporiums are

situated. If theae two streets bad, ranition.

14 been burned down, the damage would Defendant, who was arrested by have been enormous. As it is, the Sergt. Stimson on information, said incurance underwriters are expecting that the enutraband belonged to a mat employed on the "President to pay about $1,000,000 in claims.

The casualties occurred in the hours Jackson," who wanted to trade it opposite the fruit shop where the fire with him for the suit of clothes he was originated. It was about ball post wearing. This he (defendant) refused to co. Afterwards be met a one when an alarm was raited and the daughter-in-law of the fruit shop Portuguess who wanted to bay a re master who lived in the hoces volver, so he went on board and took opposite bis premises was cut off, at the revolver ashore to show it to the the door by flames which had envelop-would-bo purchaser. He was on bis

G. S. Archbutt and R. A. Camidge v. J. B. Ross and

B. D. C. Morgen......

Major Gandy and E. J. R.

Mitchell v. J. L. Crockatt

and W. Adamión........ 1. 0

H. R. B. Hancock and F. S.

Harrison y. J. Rodger and E. Davidson.....

Capt. Bacon and Bulmer

Johnson v. J. M. Walker and W. Galloway....

Capt. Bloxtam and P. A. Cox v. R. K. Valentine and R, Braca

1. 0

C. A Peel and J. W. Franks v.

C. O. Stark and A. L. Mon- crieff.

N. Deacon and H. P. Winslow

v. Capt. Tomory and G. M." Young.....

H Handeck and J. Rooper . K. 8 Morison and Dr. Lyon Brown......

E. R. Hallilax and J. Britter

v. D. J. Cuthill and F. S. Thomson

E. Grimble.and A. S. Exell vi R. M. Henderson and Dr. Forsyth

A. Lneb and H. G. Eales v.

A. K. Henderson and D. Templeton

Total

ed the staircase. She perishell with Way to the Portuguese man's house her two small daughters and their when he was arrested.

charred remains were later recovered.

Not till late in the day was the area cut off and the adjourning streets saved. As the houses were not very

J Lubstantial most of them were coca-

pletely gutted.

STOLEN DOG STORY.

A rather unusual case of theft was 1heard by Mr. R. E: Lind-ell this

morning

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England won the four ball game by + point.

Final result.

England. Scotland.

Bingles..... Four-ball...

Win for Scotland by

GOVERNOR'S SHIELD.

FIRST ROUND.

Bentence of six months' jail was pasted.

HONGKONG DEFENCE.

TWO NEW WARSHIPS,

H; M.S." Diomede" (Captain G. Hopwood . B. E.) and . M. 8. "Petersfield" (Commander A. - 8, May O.B.E. M.V.O) are two new waiships which strived in Hongkong harbour on Saturday morning. The former vessel is a light cruiser of the The subject of the charge was a

satze type as the "Despatch" and bull terrier and the defeudact was a the "Durbon" and is replacing three street coolie living-in-a-evalin-bouas older vassals; the "Caito," "Curlew". at No. 5, Eai Street. His ar and Colombo" while H.M.8. rest followed 13 visit to the "Petersfield" taken. the place of the hou a by a Chineto detective in yacht" Alacrity" which has gone Foarch of illicit opism. The home for disposal: Commander May detective found the carcass of a dog has had a wide. and varied career in a basket in the kitchen. It was with the Grand Flert having bald the cat in ecctione and dreaed ready to appointment of Senior Liutenant be cooked for fool. Ha exquired wo dating the war and eventually bad slaughtered the dog and some of)

graduating to the post of Junior Com

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

the other cooli's pointed out the mander of the "Valiant." He has sleo dfendant. At the police station served as an assistant to the Director

esid he defendant

bad found of Naval Ordnance at the Admiralty. the dog од ths Praya, but denied that it was wearing a collar. The detective was sent back to the house and returned with a collar, the number on which corre sponded with a licence, taken out by Lient. White of the King's Regimen.. Lieut White was sent for and identified the carcass as that of his ball toʻrier.

Sentence of three months' jail was, passed.

The following are the resulta to date Com. G. H. Hayes on the fourth of the first round of the Hong com petition for the Governor's Challenge green,

Shield:--

H. E. Hollands and H. M McTavish walk over from A. G. Copp'a and F.

des Vœux.

H. E. Parkinson and F. A. Perry bast B. L. Moncrieff and E. D. Black, 5 and 4.

Col. C. W. Davy and Major H. G. Gandy beat D. J. Cuthill and H. U. Ireland at the 37th hole.

G. W. Sewell and G. H. Wilton beat Geo Hogg and 8. 8. Charch 3 and 2.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP,

The report of the Royal Hongkong

E. V. D. Parr and G. W. Sellers Golf Club for the year ended Septam-

beat J. Morrin and C. D. Lambert 3 ber 30 shows that during the year 118 resident members and 67 members of

and 1.

J. L. Crockett and J. M. Walker the Junior Section joined the Chub,

beat Major D. L, Harding sad Capt. K. A. M. Tomary, 7 and 6.

Capt. O. 8, Cumming and Capt. G.-D. Meredith welk over from R. Hancock and H. B. L. Dowbiggin.

Dr. Forsyth and Dr. Lyon Brown walk over from Lt-Com. J. A. D. Hamilton and Pay. Lieut. F. D. Pearce.

EP. J. Wodations and J. W. Franks bext 3. 0. Flatcher and E. J. Edwarda,

C. 0.8tark and A. Leach beat E.R.

Marsh and G. Murray,

*T. V. Hill ́and BJ, E. Mitchell bent Eng Capt G, H, Bromwich and

the membership now standing as follows:-

Hoantary Members. Life Members...... Full Members..

Restricted Memberu.. Non-Playing Members Absent Members *.** Naval Subscribers Military Subscribers Junior Beotida :—

Resident Members.. Absent Members

488

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NOTICE TO CONIGNEES.

From HAMBURG & ANTWERP

The Steamship

"SIERRA MORENA"

Having arrived from the above Forts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby iaform- ed that their goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Rongkong and Kowloon Wharf and acdown Company, Limited, Kowloon, and stored et Consignees risk and ex penses

Optional Goods will be carried ou unless instructions. are given to the contrary before noon to-day.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Roode are to be left in the godowns, where they will be examined on 16th. inst. at 10a.m. (by Goddard & Douglas.)

All claims must be presented within fifteen days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized.

admitted after the No claime will be goods have left the Godowns, and all Goads remaising und-livered after the

181b. inst will be subject to rent. A D

Consignees of cargo are bereby notifi

ed that they gouss, produce an Import permit signed by the Superintendent of Imports & Exporia, Hongkong, before mula of Lading can be oœuntersigned,

No Fim Insurauds has begut, eltolað.

Bills of Lading will be counters gnod

CARL BODIKER & On,,

Agsats, Hongkong, December 11, 2022,

E.M.S. "TITANIA" will play at the above Hotel

on TUESDAY 12th. -

Dancing 9 p.m. Exhibition of Classic Dancing be given by

MR J. THOMAS and..

Mdle. E. MAXAROWA in the following dances "Teba", Indian Dance, Russian

Dance, Spanish Danco, and Polish Dance.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

HE Undersigned have received In- structions to sell by Public Auction.

ON MONDAY, December 18, 1922,

commencing at 230 p.m

at their Sales Rooms, Dur-tell Street. A Selection of fancy Goods ·

Comprising:--

French Porcelain, Bronze Figures, Silver and Electro Plated ware, Clocka, Trays, Vadre rto, ela.

Alac

Fins Crystal Cut, Glaza Bowls, Plates, Vasca. Decanter, Juga, Jardinieres, Candlesticks, Spirit

Bottles

ele,

And Complete Beta Crystal Glass Table Services.

Terms -Cash on delivery..

LAMMERT BROS,

Auctioneers.

Every Record

STRUTHERS & BARRY.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

From SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES via JAPAN PORTS and SHANGHAL

THE Steamuhip

"APUS":

having arrived from above mentioned ports Sunday, December 10, 1922, .Consignees are hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the bazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon Whart & Godown Co., Lid., Kowloon, and atored at consignees' rak.

Consignees of Cargo must produce an Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Ex- parts, Hongkong, before Bills of -Ending will be countersigned or

Delivery Orders issued,

All broken, chafed and damaged cargo is to be left in the Godowns where it will be examined at 9 am. Friday, December 15, 1922, by Mesara, Anderson & Ashe, Marine Surveyors.

...

All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which they cannot be

No recognised.

claims will be recognised after the goods have left: the Godowns and cargo undelivered after December 16, 1922, will be subject to rent,

No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected.

Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading in exchange for Delivery Orders immediately.

STRUTHERS & BARRY, Agents, U. S. S. B. Emergency

Fleet Corporation. Hongkong, December 10, 1922.

Smashed

Wherever it was shown

that is the record of

"GRANDMA'S BOY"

Harold Lloyd's first full length picture}

Come and see

Come

HAROLD LLOYD as Himself and as His Grandfather;

and fall in love with. His Sporting old Grannie:

NIGHT

THE CORONAT

SOMETHING REALLY

ENGLISH FOR CHRISTMAS.

"THE TEMPEST”

Full orchestra, chorus and ballet of symphe, fauns, reapers and a'range shapes."

BOXING NIGHT

THEATRE ROYAL

Booking at -MOUTRIE'S,

HONGKONG

DOLLAR

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