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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1923.

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FREEMASONRY.

HOME NOTES.

THE CHINA MAIL.

... COLONY'S HEALTH.

V.R.C REPORT. INTERPORT CONTROVERSY SANITARY DEPARTMENT'S

DEPRECATED.

The following is taken from the annual report of the Victoria Re-

creation Club:

LONDON, October 26. When Sir Alfred Rabbing, presi- dent of the board of general pur poses, first decided to visit the

The Club House is in a good United States, with Lady Robbins, condition, all necessary repairs in it was with the object of sight-see the building having been attended ing and for rest and recreation after to. The Library, although small, strenuous jongualistic life, with has been well patronised during Every woman this week is a attendance at perhaps, two or tlue the year under review. A special shopping center.

American lodges, just to see Ameri, allotment of $200 was obtained can Masonry at work at home. But, from the Club funds for the pur ander pressure from various direc.chase of latest publications, and tions, that idea has been broadened the Sub-Committee were there into what may be considered an fore able to purchase fifty-four official or, at least, an authorized, new books at a cost of $155.25, visit to certain United States grand leaving a balance of $44.75 to be lodges, and a heavy pregnumne carried forward. In addition to The weather is said to be very already has been armangul for him. He has, therefore, decided to refuse all invitations to Canada, as he feels ho is bound to limit his offorts to such portions of the United States as le can cover within the time allow. ed for his stay. Various arrange- ments for his presence at grand states, but the middle west, are lodges, not only in the eastern pel and Capt. Newby. are being completed.

sneezable.

Henty are a real high scar.

Dressmakers are very busy these days, we are told. Just saw !

The trouble with many Hongkong mem in that they suffer from Chab feet.

Sune people we notice have an over-wearing attitude to their social inferiors.

If we judge the fashions aright, appears to us, impossible for woman to laugh up her sleeve.

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these bought, quite a number of books in first-class condition were presented, so that the Library is fast becoming an asset to the Club. The thanks of the Club are due to the following gentlemen who made gifts of books and magazines.-G. Willey, F. Schne

four new fours were built locally Boat-house. During the year

and in addition we received a new

FUNCTION.

Two questions on malaria and dengue were' put by Dr. W. V. M. Koch at yesterday's Sanitary Board meeting.

Colony, and coolies were living ni the partially-built houses. In his had a wider function than that of opinion the Sanitary Department

attacking infectious diseases gon-. orally. In his opinion it had the general health of the Colony under its control, which made it even more important than the Medical "We all know," Department. Dr. W. W. Pearse continued Dr. Koch," that in these (M. O. H.), replying, said that as a modern days the main thing is the result of visits by Sanitary Inspec prevention of disease, which is tors 57 nuisances had been dis much more important than the covered this year, 54 of which curing of disease." He thought were caused by the breeding of that the Board should have mosquitoes. Seven prosecutions such sanitation as he had referred were taken and fines were inflicted to well under its control. by the Magistrate.

Those present at the meeting were Mr. G. R. Sayer (Chairman), the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy (Director of Publlo-Works), Dr. W. W. Pearse (the Medical Officer of Health), Dr. Ozorio, Dr. Koch, Mr. C. G. Alabas- her, KC., Mr. Wong Kwong-tin, Mr. S. W. Tso and the Secretary to the Board (Mr. J. A. Fraser).

The Chairman, Mr. G. R. Sayer, pointed out that the Department was organized to deal with infece tlous and notifiable diseases and was originally a plague depart ment, pure and simple; even at present four-fifths of the inspec- tors were used in fighting plague. Mr. Sayer also referred to the pre- sent campaign against small-pox, which disease had caused 600 deaths in the last two and a half! TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND months. Plague had been responsi-

year. ble for over a thousand deaths last

A regards malaria, a joint survey

by the M.O.H. and the Drainage Authority would be undertaken. Mosquitoes had been attacked by "training and draining," but it could never be expected that the domestic mesquito would be totally eliminated.

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OTHER INSTITUTIONS.

LL preliminary notices of forth- coming meetings, lectures and

ALL entertainments, sent for insertion in the news columns of the China Mail,

are charged for at the rate of $1 each, (as announced in May and June of 1922) providing that they do not occupy more than four lines. In tuture it this space is exceeded they

The chapter house of Liverpool pair, a four, and a double scull from Cathedral is now completed. It is Rough and Sons, England. With these additional boats the boat- e gift of the Freemasons of the house is now better equipped than Province of West Lancashire and it has been for some time and ranks fering a memorial of the first and second to none. The interest taken second earls of Lathom, who gue in rowing during the year 1922 was vincial Grand Master of West Sub-Committee, who are now able, ings were being put up in the crane st the prevailing rates Tressively held the office of Pro- very pleasing to the Boat-House | Dr. Koch mentioned that build-will be placed in the advertising

Lancashire, and contains windows to report that the past season has to their memory.. A Gas will decide future wars, says, memorial window is in memory of

second been a very successful one.

Bath-house.-The Sub-Commit 40 army expert. It has already the members of the Province, who tee are pleased to report a highly decided the last General Election.

fell in the Great War. Dr. David, successful season. Night. Fêtes Fast Grand Chaplain. the third bishop of Liverpool, who has just entered that office, will take the lead in the great task of the completion of the second half of the cathedral.

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One result of the proposed strike of Doctors will be that many people will die u ataral death,

were held and the sport provided was of a high standard and the audience were large and up- preciative. A team was sent to Shanghai, consisting of Messrs. G. Sewell (Captain), A. Busschaert, 1. Johnstone, D. Laing, J. Lyon, M. leveller. A little punch of courseasonic temple for Lodge Clydes E. A. Noronha They acquitted Souza, G. Jack, J. Stewart, G. Hall, dale, said that many years ago the themselves very creditably, being Grand Lodge of Scotland finding. defeated by a very small margin.

Carpentier the boxer saya that the glove can be made the universal

helps.

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Sir Robert King Stewart, opening bazaar Larkhall in aid of a

the straight

We understand that when in that most of the meetings of the although most of America Mr. Lloyd George suggest daughter lodges were held in small swimming events were captured ed that Jews and Christians should an unsuitable buildings, strongly deprecate the unfortunate con- by our men. The Sub-Commitee hold a religious service together.recommended that each lodge should troversy which took place on the A difference of opinion as to who have a hall or a temple of its own team from Shanghai and it is hoped should take the collection brought That was a tall order considering that this will in no way interfere the idea to nought.

that there were 1311 lodges in Scot- with future Interport contests. land, and in Masonic circles it was Itear Admiral Dyury-Lowe, speak regarded as a difficult, if net an in- ing in London, stated that The possible, undertaking. However, security of this country and of the they all put their shoulder to the world would be best brought about, wheel as trae Masons and in a few not by increased armaments, but by years throughout Scotland Masonic increased understanding." Not we temples began to arise, trust by swelled head.

Gymnasium.-The Committee are again glad to be able to report that keen interest was taken in gymnastics during the period under review. A Physical Celture Class was conducted by Mr. J.i Evans and some excellent results were achieved by him. Regular work in the gymnasium is essential if membersare to attain the physical fitness necessary for successful

As an instance of the good will The Bible is said to have been existing in Masonic circles in Ire translated by a Chicago man into land, the Earl of Kilmorey has pre- language that Chicagoans can under- sented to the Kilkee! Lodge a uns participation in general athletics. stand, and we suppose every chapter sive caken tablet, ruade from old It is to be hoped that more members begins with Say, listen!" says an seisoned oak grown in Monre Park, will take advantage of the expert American paper.

But is this containing the names of the masters instructions provided by Mr. Clospel?

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of the lodge since 1815. The tablet was designed by Lal Kilmorey, Thousands of emigrants are said made by his estate carpenter, and

always been a leak there.

to be leaving Wales. There bas, decorated by a member of the lige.

season.

"Big decline in Drinking" says a' headline. We always knew drink, ing had a downward tendency,

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Evans, whose services are much appreciated by the Committee.

Obituary.-The Committee an-

nounce with deep regret the deaths of the following members since the last annual meeting, vic-Messrs. R. E. Belilios, R. A. Gubbay, H. M., Silva, A. Neill, T. O. Wilken and

A. Ducommon.

Finances. The Profit and Loss Account for the past year shows a credit balance of $273.23.

COMMERCIAL NOTES.

The origin of the term "Tree" in connection with Mason" is again The absence of many American under disenssion. tourists is probably due to our dry contributor to the correspondence

says that the Egyptians of old look ed upon the sun as one of their chief gods, and adored it under the name of Phre, meaning "God of light." "Mai" signifies to love" and "Son" ilenotes "brother." Thus the three together signify Phremai- on or Treamson, Jeaning "Lov ing brother of light." Dr. W.

This morning's Nam Pak Hong Stuart Macgowan, however, sug quotations, for spot" goods, gests that the word "Free" before based on usual guild terms, were

had acquired its present connota as follows tion of "speculative" simply meant

Java Sugar per picul net weigh "free" to work without hindrance No. 24 rough white $16.35, No. Someone bag said that R.U.R. is under the control of the master and 24 fine whit: 16.40, No. 18 rough a revolt-ing play.

-Although tennis playera are gen erally mild-mumuard people they raise a racquet on every conceivable

Gersion.

Was Shakespeare a Florist? we arr asked. Possibly to save

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NAM PAK HONG QUOTATIONS.

wardens of the then "operative" brown 15.65.

lodges and "free" also from all local Rice--per picul gross weight Mussolini who proposed that eight dues, tolls, and imposts which were for net-No. 1 Siam long white cotton spinners who had worked for a common feature in the Middle (superior) old and new crop $8.40, one man for fifty years be knighted. Ages of what we now call "local (ordinary) 8.15.

Ancient brethren said that these men were worthier governmenta.”

Flour per sack of 50 lbs.- of the honour than men whose only were skilled artisans, working, for Dayton $2.33, Kwan Tae 278, claim to distinction was that they the most part, under ecclesiasticnl Nutmeg Orange 2.84, Kingfisher succeeded in amassing wealth for control, and, as such, like their 2.89, Sperry's XXX 3.08, C. & C. themselves. Just so Whilst the employers, ther ware largely 2.84, Reindeer 2.81, Melon 2.80. first were cotton spinning, the others exempted from botli general and were wool gathering.

Even the most efficient business ah can't get on sometimes when, he uses the telephone.

local taxation.

The centenary of the Socratee Lodge at Huntington, which has just been celebrated, is of more than local or even insular interest. It is Anan may be a credit to his the only lodge in England bearing tailor and at the same time be a the name of the ancient Greek philosopher, and it was consecrated 100 years ago by that well-known

debit

In one week three clerical wills Freeman--renowned equally in

were proved at £37,524, £20,981, the United States as in Englani..... and £17,007. What humourist was Peter Gilkes.

it that said "religion is without

money and without pries."

Definitions:→

Opinion That which is mere prejudice in others. Prejudice-That which is an opinion in ourselves.

-D. W.

The following forthcoming mar riages are announced: Mr. Douglas Reid, a sub-accountant of the Char- tered Bank, to Miss Catherine Jean Lowson, en routs from Scotland per the "Fushimi Mara:" Mr. Charles Henri Jacques Mezieres, cashier of Tickling Throat

the Kowloon Hotel, to Miss Marle Did you ever have that nerve-zacking Lousie Mouson, en route from experience caused by a bit of muces or France by the s.s. "Kashgar" Mr. phlegm that stubbornly refuses-to-be J.Md'Almada Remedios, articled dislodged, but tickles and ticklos until clerk, of 5 Liberty, Avenue, Kow- TERESOLUTAMATORE FERTAS 13cm, to Mis Alda Maria Basto fow tips of Chamberlain's Cough "Green Croft," Homuntia; Mr. Remedy, swallowed very slowly and allowed to glide down the throat, will James Henry Andrews, a mission- stop that tickle and at once give you any of the Pentecostal Missionary inter to rollerTry it that way too for Station, Yunnaufu,-to-Miss-Jessic hearghers, bronchial and other coughs, Biggs, also a missionary of the same For sale every whore.

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ANOTHER CINEMA PICTURE POLL,

FILMS SHOWN RECENTLY.

This week, we are holding another voting contest for popular cinema pictures recently exhibited at the Coronet Theatre. Next week we will run a similar competition for films shown at the World. We will give a prize $50 to the competitor who sends in the coupon agreeing most nearly with the order in which the first ten pictures are placed. It is not imperative that the coupon must be exactly correct to win. Somebody must win the $50! Why not you?

Select the tan you

Twenty names of minems, pletares are given below. consider the most popular and welta khame out in the order of your choice. Than out the form out and sand li to the “China Mall" ofios marked "Yota."

The it which comsa naarset the normot solution will win the priso. Tha Dorrect solution will be decided by the general wote, the fem polling the most rotes being placed first, the ons coming vert being placed second and ho on mail! the list of tan Is completed.

Therefor the secret of the nontest Is Not to select the ten most popular Iterum in alphabetical order from aur It, But to select the ten most popular items from our list and judge what place each individually will occupy-which will come first, which second, and so on until all ten have been placed.

The context Lasts from Monday to Saturday. The roult will be annonasa in the "China Hall" on the succeeding Wednesday, when the winner's name will be published along with the correct lat,

Every copy of the "China Mall" contains exe form giving the reader nas try for the prize. Regular readers thus havs not. Inas than six tries in one week. Competitors may sand in sa many forms as they tha.

Farms should be sant' in to reach the “China Mali" by Monday. Any formon rovalved by the “Okina Mali”” later than Monday will be discounted.

When making your chol:s use only the wozda given below, ' Any terms wrongly marked, makitated, or indistinctly written will be ralöd out.

The decision of the Editor upon any pełnts which may arise skali bo final. Members of the “China Mall” staff are debarred froen anlaring the content.

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Below we give the names of twenty films recently exhibited, Select the ten you think the most popular.

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A Tailor Made Man 2... All The Brothers Were Valiant Captain Fly-By-Night

Digraeli

Garrison's Finish Hearts Aflame

Hearts Are Trumps Human Hearts

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The Three Must-Get-Therea

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To the Editor

China Mail,

Hongkong.

Sir,

December 19, 1923.

I consider the following the ten most popular films from the above list, placed in the order in which I think they are liked best :—

Please write clearly in block letters.

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