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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 301923

THE CHINA MAIL.

IN BRIEF.

NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.

ORPHANS OF THE STORM.

BEAUTIES OF GRIFFITH PICTURE.

RUGGER RAGGINGS.

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Where's the Army? { Lost, etalon or strayed? I have made enquiries D. W. Griffith's "Orphans of the but no one soome to have heard of Eart Balfour defends the Singa- Storm," based on the well-known them. Yet I geem to recognise faces pore Naval base scheme,

stage play, "The Two Orphans," about the streets that used to bo continues as the Mecca of Archimanorite Nicolai Grabian-popular interest at the Coronet keen on the game.

White Tomlinson, Dods, Hawitt, sky has been murdered in his cell, Theatre where overflowing crowds Cross, Bingham, Davies, Tisdall, daily express their delight by La Fleming-those people are still applause, laughter and toars. The price of silver has had up Among the crowds are not a few in the Colony, aren't they? Is no ward and downward tendencies.

who saw this screen epic when the one going to do anything? What's A new German Cabinet has been engagement first began, but come wrong? Possibly the tea dances are sud Mr M. A. Grant, Hastars M. A. have formed, identical almost with its back to enjoy more of its beauties.too much of a atrain to allow of time de O. Heintzen, Mr C. Henriques, Me

The canvas is so vast and the being given to such things as the predecessor.

figures so numerous, colourful and Army's Rugger. Or is there any The alleged rum-running schoo-interesting that the work improves truth in the rumour that some sort The of Garisan Ping Pong Club have taken command of all games and decided that Ruggor is too strenuous for delicate lada?

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ner "Tomako" is registered in the Bahamas and owned in Canada. Cologne Separatists have been sentenced to six months' imprison

ment,

The New Zealand Premier says that Free Trade is detrimental fo the interests of Britain and the British people.

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Germany's unemployed in the unoccupied area on November 15 was 1,250,000, In the occupied area the total is over 2,000,000.

The Financial Committee of the League of Nations has prepared a plan for the restoration of Hun Kary's finances.

The Conference of Ambassadors, it is unofficially stated, have de- manded as apology from Germany for the recent molestation of the members of the Inter-allied Control Commission.

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For. C.P.8... **Emproms of Russia' on November 33:-Dame 4. Andarson, BBB, Mrs. Au Shoo, Mr. J. Alamano Bicknell, Mr. Bordin, Mr. Chao Shan Mr. A. Feloshenko, Major. G. W. Raun, Mr. Chou Sham Sen, Mr. Obang Let me see-Kam Chuim, Mr. E. Carpenter, Mr.

Daley, Missen M. L. Daley, Mr Dang Ein Chan Bhan, Bing, Mrs Chun, Mr A. F. W. Chong, Mrs. K. M. Cheng, Hr.

Fing Mrs J. Dunlop, Mr.J. J. Emer Mr. Florentino, Mr W. U. Forsyth, ir G. V. Gemberling, Hiss Bernice Graham,

Grant, Mr J. F. Grabam, Mr F. Gouled, and Hrs W. G. Holmste, Mr Ho Chung Shing, Mr and Mrs Hoss Holl, Dr. Anna Johnstone, Mr A. Kovalsky, Mr 1. K. Kwan, Mr Lam Men, Mr Liao Chong Rai, Mr and Mrs Le Bong, Mrs Loo, Ers. the second seeing. gorgeous tapestry is most skilfully

Laurel, Mastors. 8. Laurel, woven with the heart-stirring, the

Laura), Mr Sumin Lá, Mr E. J. Holuby. Mr and Ms E. K. McComber, Mr Z. íí, grotesque, the lovely and the comic side by side in harmonious wealth It is possible that my remarks are McComber, Mr W. B. McComber. Mr T. of detail. It is such detail, as well not in the best of taste Mr. Editor, D. HeLess, Mr P. H. Murray, Miss M. M. Murray, Miss A. C. Nikolyma, Mr as the re-sought thrill, that causes but rudeness often gete things done. Y. K. Yuon, Mr J. Park, Mr and Mrs to come again and again. "Orphans of the Storm" enthusiasts Are there no Senior Officers who Pan Pak, Mr C. Bhu, Me J. Biol. Mr Registered in the Land Office an Inland

will realiss that Army. Rugger is W. M. Skimmtex Mr A. Stark, Mr P the picture of Henriette and Louise, shall I have to eventually use these Trellor, Bov. A. Wachter, Mr Wong Han

Always predominantly remains thing with tradition behind it? Or Sutherland, Mr Tam Tieg Fan, Mrand Lot No. 1744, together with the Mr Chorlton Thorne, Mr and Mrs T. message and buildings thereon known the loveliest bit of geare on the columns to teach them a little of Chee, Mr 8. B. Wong, Dr. Wong Choom For further Particulars and Conditions

Le No. 24 Kennedy Road.

Lillian and Dorothy Gish in these to remember having a battle or two. Yamanchi, Mr Yue Bung. whole mighty canvas. The Misses what Army sides have done. I sermo Ming, Mr Tisang 8o, Mr T. Yoshida, Mr

of mis apply to characters, Joseph Schildraut as

WILKINSON & GRIST, Henriette's lover, and Monte Blue

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cavalry ride, continue their great hits.

New material in the wild Carmag- nole dances and new fooling by Creighton Hale and Porter Strong in the comic roles add hugely to the mirth of the comic interludes.

THE ARMS EVIL.

SEIZURE ON THE "JADE."

Mr. Lloyd George and Lord Birkenhead are described as work- During the routine search by ing overtime in their electioneer-police on board the coasting ing company, in Lancashire. steamer "Jade" yesterday, prior to Lloyd George's speeches are being that vessel's departure for Pakhoi, answered by Lord Birkenhead. a rather startling seizure of arms was made and this led to a case before Mr. J. R. Wood at the Magistracy this morning.

GENERAL.

A case of small-pox on a river steamer is reported.

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The EastSurrey regiment arrived this morning. They possess good sports teams.

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Chinese are complaining of the "Loongsang" blasting operations, Our representative's investigation will be found in this Issue of the China Mail

Our Kongmoon Correspondent advises that "H.M.S. “Robin" was fired on when near Shui Lam. Machine guns soon dispersed the "Soldiers" or pirates.

A Chinese passenger faced a charge of possession, without a permit from the Captain Superin- tendent of Police, of two automatic pistols and one revolver, all load- ed, also two magazines. In evid- ence it was stated that a Chinese detective was going through the effects of about sixty passengers when he found the arms in the false boltom of a basket, which the police allege belongs defendant. An application was made for defendant to be committed to the Sessions.

against the R.M.C. myself.

Come on, Army, buck upt. What Thinking over the last Navy v. Club about collaring the Cup this year? Match, I have begun to wonder if the Navy, were really at full strength. I suppose they were. I am looking forward to that first Cup Tie on December 22nd. Nungle struck me as being the outstanding playar for the Navy on the last occasion but what struck me mare than anything was the change in Campbell. This playor did not seem nearly as efficient as in previous seasone--made a very poor show in fact. What was it Campbell-old | age that fall in the first five minutes or swelled hand? Perhaps a combination of the three. Menzies was playing a hard game forward as usual but the man I liked was the tall forward with fair hair-I don't

know, his name.

Is there a game on Saturday? No nowa of one yet! Come along Mr. Team Secretary ! Get busy t

No news is yet to hand in reply to the following questions:-

Who are the Club selection Com-

*mitted?

Where is the fixture list? When is the next game? What is the team? What is happening in connection

chit

with the rumoured Interport? The s.5. "Fade" is a small

Loud cheers! It is only Thurs- steamer, flying the French flag, with a European captafu but the day morning and I am in possession officers and crew are Chinese, of information which tells me that The Canton Gazette has made its DISINFECTING STATION FIND. there will be a match on Saturday

Nating Also before Mr. Wood this next.

that the appearance. It is announced that it is published purely as a private morning, Detective Sub-Inspector announcing this and giving details business concern. It avows its in- Reynolds made an application for of the team was signed 8. J. Jordain tention strictly to "keep out of the confiscation of some arms seiz-I rang this gentleman up having politics and maintain an impartialed in the blacksmith's shop at the jumped to the conclusion that be attitude throughout."

Kowloon Disinfecting Station some was doing the job of Team Secretary. time ago. They comprised three I was informed however that he Under an act of George the revolvers, one automatic, sixty-six sonda particulars of the team to the Fourth four men were sentenced to rounds of ammunition and twenty-papers immediately they are shown three months jail apiece at the eight blank cartridges,

but there he finishes. Come along,

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organization?

Marine Court to-day for that they, { It is stated that previous to the you fellows: What about s' little being "suspected persons and re- seizure the police had issued a puted thieves" were found warrant for the blacksmith's arrest aboard a boat off the Harbour Office but he had absconded.

early yesterday morning with in-

tent to commit a felony.

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ADMIRAL FROCHOT.

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OFFICIAL VISITS MADĖ THIS MORNING.

Here is the team Prowse,

Logan, Cleland, Easterbrook, Skinner, Clerk and Bowker. Adams, Andrews, Miller, Lee, Jones, Graves, Jordain, Forsyth. Prowse at Full Back is a bit of a departure but I have seen the gentle- man kick very well. King, I notice, is absent this week-a pity. I was

Mr. Leonardo D'Almada Castro, Jr., the son of Mr. Leo D'Almada e Castro, solicitor, has been admitted a student of the Middle Temple for the purpose of being called to the Bar. In conse- quence of bis record at the Hong- Ferry," with Admiral Frochot, the develop into a very useful combina kong University he was exempted Commander-in-Chief of the French tion if they keep my remarks in from all examinations incident to Squadron in the Far East, on board, view regarding developing offensive his admission into the Middle arrived in harbour yesterday Temple, and has entered Exeter morning.

tactics-remember offence is often

The French flag-ship Jules looking forward to seeing him again.

The "Threes" I think should

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

CENTRAL BRITISH SCHOOL KOWLOON.

D.

THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR begins

on 1st December. Those desir- ing to enter or to the transferred to the School should apply at once to the Head Master.

Pupils transferred to the Central School from any British School in the Colony do not pay School Fees for December.

School Hours are:——

All Classes. 8.30 am.-12.30 p.m. Classes 1-4, 1-45 p.m.-3.30 p.m. Classes & 6, 1.45 p.m. 3.00 p.m.

Hot Tiffins can be obtained at the School.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. Hongkong, November 30, 1923.

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I take it that the "Ambrose" will Correspondanos. « At 10 o'clock this morning, get a little outside help and am look- Family Attacked. Admiral Frochot landed at Murraying forward to a good game. The Our Town Pier, where he was met by the Naval team is not to hand as yet Revelation...

Consul-General, Mons. but, in view of the fact that I am The China Mail is informed that French

Cowardly attack.. a case of small-pox was discovered Paul Kremer, and Captain Neville, closing these notes for this week, it No Smoking on the river steamer "Wing On" R-MLL A.D.C. to H. E. the will be published in another column

Japanese Cadets.. after that ship had left Hongkong Governor,

"if" it arrives. A guard-of-honour, from the on Wednesday. She is said to

Well, play hard you lads and re- An Equine Problem, have put back into port with over King's with band, under command member that I can forgive almost Jesuit College one hundred passengers on board of Capt. WJ OBrien, M. anything excepting slackness; so if Navy L-ague Ball.. and to have gone into quarantine with Lieut. C. J. Bailey, M.M., you do not wish to be "Ragged" put Sunday Building.. at Stonecutter's. The patient is carrying

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Per P. & O. a., "Houdan" Nav, 18-Quarters to call upon General Sir

Mr LB. King, Mr 8. R. West, Mr Sen John Fowler.

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Shakespeare Controversy..18–20 Sport ................... be extradited to Singapore where

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The visit concluded, Admiral he is "wanted" on a charge of Capinia Honoured.......... .20 Sunday Labour Por P. & 0.0.4" Kairan "Not, 193 Erochot, accompanied by Major L. murder, was made before Mr. JR. Colony's Probleme -..21–23] Local Ovime......... Mr K. Onkoki, Mr B L. Frost, Master Chevenix-Trench, G.M.G., D.S.O., Wood yesterday. Agell Frost, Mr E Bosa. Mr W. JR. E. (General Staff Officer) and Holdich, Mr P. H. Holdsworth, Lieut, W. Humphrey M.C. steamer on its arrival on November Hongkong Comination. Mr. Bartholomew; Mr P:-B-karshall, Mrs Clayton, Mr and bir D. B. Hazell, A.D.C. to the G.O.G., was driven to 13. He was among the steerage Empire Fathibition. Me and Mra R. Toovey, Mr Ah Chong Murray pier, where he embarked passengers and was pointed out by Second Portugues Mr. Ah Zoe, Miss L Nikolin, Mr B. on his return to the French flagship. an Informer who had also travelled Extra Gymkhana... Hepburn, Mrs R. W. Bagot, Mr W. CAt 11.15 am, HE. the Governor, on the ship. It appears that a Beautiful Singing.. Johnstone, Mr G. M. Pratt, Miss Kattended by Capt. Neville, A.D.G.| Chinese-who gave, evidence at a School for Indians. MoLood. Mr F. E. Copplestone, Mr returned the visit of the French recent Singapore rotirder trial, had Our Foot Dray. and in G, D, Hollywith, Miss L. Hiren, Mis H. M. Kingston, Miss M. A. Ed. Admiral. After the Governor had himself heen murdered and it is Church Parade wards, Mim EST. Edgar, Mr E, E. Smith, returned, Sir John Fowler returned, alleged that the fugitive was Dr. Bohorman.. Major and Mrs Tomlinson

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