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IN BRIEF.

-NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.

CABLES.

The Rugby Board discountenances the giving of expensive mementos.

The question of the disarmament of Germany is causing some excitement.

Awards have been made for gallant conduct and valuable services in the recent earthquake

The French Chamber of Deputies has unanimously passed a motion of sympathy with Japan in the recent earthquake disaster,

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SCOTS WHA HAEI

LAST NIGHT'S BALL.

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DANCING WITHOUT TBARS.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

It does ́us good to hear tho jest Fand gibe 'at'our idyowyncrusted; we love to listen to the ladies discussing Four national' mums and dancos and, [sbove all, rejoice when they take part in them. It is a real pleaguro,

In one respect last night's St. for all Scotsmen appreciate the Andrew's Ball was worse than last goodnatured SAICURILI banterel year. The decorations were per round regarding qur shortcomings,] hups even more ingeniously effec-

tive and the hospitality achieved and expecially qur world wide the admirable standard of previous "tmit" of uncompromising "racan- occasions. But the crush waste."

greater. It would be

polite fiction to pretend that j

I am now going to divulge for the

there was much pleasure to be first time in the history of our groat, derived from dancing last night. [ mud auch beloved country, the great There wasn't

The floor simply national secret. For countless cen-

wasn't big enough to accommodate

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at one time all who wanted to trip tries it has been generally accepted the light fantastic toe. Wedged that the Scottish huve na sense of in a tight mass in which daintily lansour; that a joke is only enjoyed have powdered shoulders lost their bloom through contact with broad by those who will submit o masculine backs, would-be dancers anesthetics and an operation. Well, stood around, tapping impatient some of us may be a bit slow in toes to the music and wonder the uptak," but we are perliaus not ing when their turn would quite so stolid and dour as appear- come. For some it never did come ances may suggest. As a matter and they retired In despair of fact my poor countrymen have to the freer atmosphere of the card for time immemorial been acting a room or to seek solace, in the part and pratend to carry a heavy eross in their endeavours to live auchtermuchty,"

There is much virtue in the say down that most unfair assertion ing that "the more the merrier" that we would give a blind man but it doesn't apply to communal penly and steal his dog. I feel it balls in Hongkong. Hospitality duty, therefore, at the risk of can be overdone to the point of great unpopularity, lo now confess discomfort and at most of these that we really welcome the hairy Lot 1. Property situated at Ma Tan 1923, Consignees are hereby notified functions that generally happens. old joke perpetrated at our expenso Admittedly it is difficult to avoid. and which has supplied a leading His Excellency is not, unfortunate feature in every English conic ly a dancer or one feels that era paper has proved a popular asset the gubernatorial toes had been in duma, literature, an art, and, twice trodden on arrangements in short, Esems to represent 90 per would have been in train for a new cent, of the world's humour, and spacious assembly hall and theatre. As it is we shall have to make the best of what we have got and to achieve that best societies like St. Andrew's and St. George's

will have to consider seriously the

The subtleness of the joke be- comes manifest when the real truth in revenied, to wit, that while we mawardly protest against this legendary and false delineation of our chameter, we secretly chuckle limiting of invitations to a number and rejoice, knowing it to be un- which will make possible terpsi- chorean efforts without tears. It is, true, but accepting it with grim as they say, "sticking out a mile." satisfaction as a cloak to many That, at any rate, is how worst failings which we really do Allegation of smuggling Chinese it struck an impartial observer last possess, but which mercifully pass and that the men practically be-night but it was merely a minor noticed. come slaves in laundries has been made by the Liverpool police,,

The Labour Party. (if elected to office) will drop the Capital Levy if Treasury officials find it unwork able and impracticable.

The Archbishop of York asks what is going to happen when the World's centre of gravity shifts from Europe to Asia. The London Missionary Society says the habit of opium growing and smoking is

increasing everywhere.

As a matter of fact, we know you note among Impressions that were rich in appreciation of the Scots Inve a warm regard for our œœun- manner of doing things. It would try, as we have for, yours, and the be fruitless to describe the decora- blood feuds of the past are replaced ions in detail. Those who were by a great brotherly understanding. there last night saw, and wondered but whatever feeling any hot-head- that so bare a background could be ed Scotenian, inspired by historical made so beautiful; to those who traditions may possess, he should, were not there mere words could will, for one reason alone not convey the half Yesterday, in always regard the English people noting the preparations for last with the greatest feeling of friend-1 night's celebration, a China Mail ship, I refer to the great spirit of

facetiously an

described appreciation shown to our kilted Mr. D. K. Blair, the honorary se regituents during recent years then retary of Andrew's Society, as the heavy shadow of war fell upon an elderly Ariel" He might the world. I can well remember have carried the allusion a little being in Waterloo Station when a further and Failed Mr. George detachment of Jocks" detrained, Dunem as the Society's Prospero.and the cheers which echoed fron There is a variety of sporting Nowhere more effectively than in the throats of Londoners must bu've events this week-end. This after the theatre was his magic display- noon the King's Regt. play their ed last night. Recalling a scene made all Bootsmen's hearts beat last football match in the Colony from one of Scott's novels, the stage quicker with pride and gratification, There is also the final Gymkhana had been deftly transformed into and the glorious knowledge that at Happy Valley this afternoon. the banquet hall of a stately throughout all that wonderful cam- In the evening there is the Boxing Scottish home, with a glimpse, sign our regiments were treated Tournament at the Theatre Royal, through a window wide open be with such love and respect, (love and to-morrow at Fanling the an-hind the Chieftain's table, of aby those who fought side by side nual golf tournament between Highland burn gleaming like silver with them, and respect by those teams from St. Andrew's Society in the moonlight. There was no facing the business and of the and St. George's Society is being detail lacking. The guests sat bayonet), cannot bet create feelings; played.

down at rough-hewn oaken table of elution in all the Celtic race. and consumed their haggis by the light of old fashioned hora lanterus

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GENERAL.

The residents of Hongkong are A very successful Bridge Drive

continually changing and it is more has been held at Mrs. Ferguson's and the flickering glow of the log than likely that we have here to- house. Peak Road, for the Victoria fire where "Dan" and "Kelple" lay night a large proportion of visitors. Branch of the Hongkong basking in the blaze. Claymores They are probably wondering what Women's Guild and Ministering and muskets which looked as his Ball is all about, how it hap-1. Children's League. Mrs. though they might have been used pens that a charitable society tal Dunbar very kindly gave the first at Flodden Field hung overhead, lending itself to such splendour and| prize and Messrs Kelly and Walsh their polished surfaces reflecting ostentation. In explanation there- the second, and the British the gleam of the ancient smoke of, I would say that this entertain- American Tobacco. Company gave grimed candelabra suspended from ment has no financial connection a very generous donation of cigars the roof. Mr. Duncan has given us whatsoever, with our

cbaritable nothing better and his effort de- fund. Once a year the members of served all of the warm praise it St. Andrew's organise a gathering won last night.

and cigarenes, which were sold during the afternoon. The enter tainment brought in $225.50 to the Victoria Branch Funds. *

PRESIDENT'S SPEECH.

of the Clans and in friendly, co operation entertain their friends. It also gives them an opportunity of meeting many of their own coun Following the toast of "The tryman, who in the everyday walk King," the President (Mr. R. of life they may not be in touch Sutherland) said :—

with. Influenced by the presence

the above, concern (to be sold in 3.Lots)

Kok. Kowloon on KL Lota Nos. 1267 and 610 containing an area of 110.942 eq feet, Crown Rent 8506 00 annum.

Lot

2. Machinery and Plant

Lot

3. Tanning Chemicals,

For further Particulars spply to WILKINSON & GRIST, Vendors Solicitors,

D, Queen's Road Central,

or to LAMMERT.BROTHERS, -the Auctioneers.

Hongkong, 1st December, 1923

CONSIGNERS' HOTICE,

Cargo arrived per 8. "Duchess Dont laken delivery of aftor December 8 will be subing to rest Agents-Dodwell & Co., Etd.

CATRO per 5.8. Preussen" remaining undelivered after December 3 will be abject to rent. Agente Arnhold & Co., Ltd.

Cargo per as. Efferedane" remaining undelivered after December 8, will be Agents, The Bank abject to rent. Line Ltd. undelivered after December 6. will be Goods per s.s. "Majaya," remaining abject to rent. Agents, John Hangers &Co., Ltd.

P. O. Box 1308.

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"WEST PROSPECT" having arrived from the above men tioned parts Friday, 30th November that their cargo is being. landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, and stored at consignees' risk.

Consignees of Cargo must produce an Import Permit aigned by the Superintendent of Imports and Ex- ports, Hongkong; befare Bills of Lading will be countersigned or Delivery Orders issued."

All broken, chafed and damaged cargo is to be left in the Godowa where it will be examined at 10 ata, Wednesday, 5th December, 1923, by Messrs. Anderson & Ashe, Marine Surveyors.

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

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No claim will be recognised after

the goods have left the Godown and. cargo undelivered after 6th December, 1923, will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance whatever wiN be effected. AMAMDENGAN KA

Consignees are requested to send in their Bille of Lading in exchange for Delivery Orders immediately,

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TO-NIGHT December 1st.

SUNDAY. December

MONDAY December 3rd

The Canton Fire Brigade, which is supported by voluntary contribu- tions is making an appeal to mer chants for donations A letter addressed to the British Americao

Your Excellency, Ladies, and of our guests and good cheer, we Tobacco Co. contains the following paragraph: "As the business of Gentlemen, Perhaps the most "crack over old times, our langu your distinguished firm is increas pleasant duty of the President of age dropping in the Daric which ing day by day, and as your dona- St. Andrew's Society during his becomes more broad as the evening tions to charitable institutions are term of office is in extending a wel advances. In short, this celebra- the talk of the universe, we think come to our guests at this, our tion may be regarded as our great and feel sure that you would help yearly celebration,

hop window, displaying for one us in this our time of need." The Tonight the cloak of honour falls night only, all we consider attrac Commission of Customs is being an my shoulders and I need scarcely tive and atting, and I think you asked for £1,000 stated to have say that it is deeply appreciated, will agree by a glance at our ball been promised by his predecessor allowing as it does, an opportunity rooms and other portions of this on condition that fire-float be of expressing on behalf of the altogether too promic building, that purchased. A small fire-float was Society our pleasure in having you we are well served by our chief purchased early in the year and it with us, especially as we know full window drosser, Mr. George Dun- is claimed that excellent work has well that without the co-operation can.. After to-night, and for the been done by-it-along the Pearl of tho hailing from the South of remaining 364 days, the entrance to River. Now with the appearance the Tweed, our annual ball would our charitable emporium is by the of more factories alongside the be robbed of much of its diguity side door, it is a dull' and uante- Pearl River and the possibility of and charm.

tentiode approach, but there is fire occurring in some of the foreign Be Your Excellency, Ladies and nevór n koy in the lock, the handle godowas at Honam and the kero Gentlemen, while we venture to is always on the outside,” add sebe tankstat Tak Hók Tùng, the hope you may enjoy these few hours within may be found our ever hard Brigade deem it advisable to pur- of Boottish atmosphere, I would say working Secretary, Mr Blair, chase a more powerful float. But that you, yourselves largely contri-ready at all times, day or night, to they need the money for the pit bute to the success of this function listen to cases of suffering or hard-

on which we, na hosts, andoubtedly ship which any of four countryman i tako pride, having he is off walds may be experiencing and bringing

a guld conooit of corsels.

to bear on them the brain of an Iluve on beveral occasion notuary and the heart of a philan}|||||| attended puroly Scottish gatherings throplet, Sa yon me that while well and while there are undoubted meat to-night in convivial garb, wer What is believed by the policeito Te been a case of sundo was distractions sometimesque be on have other Huties to performs the "win" hate-still in this landy-go-Zarranty a tielplatness hole ESS zored behind the Coffee Plants from the "Old Country," it is of always be negated as the n Tipus at Sookup pop yesterylay even inestimable advantage to us to-night bond or the Booty for by extend ing. The dood body of an unknown to be among friends of all nationali-ing the hand or hesistation undz Indian male, aged about 24 years, ties particularly en we hear some *** blue, uniforın with bfwa burhome truths, some friendly order Pay me shall always be in!

ng with 4TNE Sons, wearing shoes and epclow, the cram of Scottish chincter spoken

Andrew. found." "Hanging to is tree new ki cely in trao franknem czI BÒCR- was the deceased 8. Black Turbad mapa

pose.

INDIAN'S SUICIDE.

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