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MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1924.

YESTERDAY'S . FETE.

SUCCESSFUL CHARITY

EFFORT.

RAFFLE WINNERS.

The grounds surrounding the Catholic Cathedral presented a very attractive appearance yes. terday, on the occasion of the

Fresco Fete of the annual Al Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

During the day they sunshine -played-on-gay-flags and bunting and at night the illuminations gave the place a distinct fairy like appearance. A large num- bekal men from the Royal Navy were largely responsible for the orations and the sluminations were designed by Mr. A. J.

Wheeldon.

Xmas Tree: Mrs.. F. H. Dillon, Mrs. Cashman, Mrs. Earner, Mrs. Duffy, Misses M. and D. Dillon. Erin Tub: Miss Maud Dillon, Miss C. Dillon. Messrs. J. and B. Earner.

Misses

Post Card Stall: Mrs. H. F. Osmunt. Mr. and Mrs. J. A, V. Ribeiro, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Ozorio, Mr and Mrs. J. O. Remedios. Mr. and Mrs. E. 0. P. Hyndman, Mr. and Mrs, V. M. Xavier, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Luz, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Cruz, Mr. and Mrs. J. Xavier, Mr. and Mrs. FV.Botelho,

M Remedios, B.. Xavier, L. Xavier, C. Xavier, E. Sequeira, A. . Remedios, A. Silva, H. Soares, 0. Ribeiro. 0. Azedo. Messrs. Ar J. Osmund, L. I. Osmund, C. F. Osmund, J. M. Fonseca, A. O. Barradas. F. M. Ozorio, J. Ribeiro, G. A. Pinna, "G. Lima, CA. Cunha, Ribeiro and V. Xavier.

THE CHINA MAIL.

man, Messra, S. Danenberg, J. M. R, Xavier. C. M. Xavier, J. C. Barretto, M. H. Baptista, D. C. Baptista, D. J. Lopes, C. F. Roza, A. S. Roza, F. Britto, L. C. Xavier, L. G. Xavier, E. A. Ribeiro, W. Ogly, S. V. Osmund, W. Curtis. A. Martin, E. Finan, Misses Elsa Alvès, Alda Alves, Delminds

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THE KID."

⚫ FRENCH WAR DEBTS,

CHARLIE CHAPLIN AT THE STATEMENT BY JUSSERAND

ON RETIRING. "STAR.

(Renter's American Servicë.)

Mr. Hibben, President of the France's war debt or at least a Princeton University declared that portion thereof should be cancelled.

YACHTING.

RESULT OF SATURDAY'S

RACING..

1.

Following on Charlie Chaplin .in "Behind the Screen," the Star

There were further races in the NEW YORK, December^6, Theatre is featuring Chaplin in M. Jusserand,

championships for racing yachts on the retiring Saturday. The weather was Lopes, Hortencia perhaps his greatest picture-a French Ambassador, in the coursesplendid, a good wind blowing Jorge, Alzira Jorge. Herminip picture made famous, amongst of an address declared that France from the North-east. The course Santos, Leonor Collaco, Celeste other things, in that it shows would pay her debt to the United was from the Club to Channel Osmund, Lycia Osmund, Maria Juckle Coogan, who was one of States but expected that current Rocks, Kowloon Rock, Club line Luiza Gutierrez. Marie Ribeiro, Charlie's "discoveries." and to funding negotiations would give and Lyemun Beacon, all points Emma Remedios, Cissy Xavier whom credit must go for putting, dve coxths of the money was spent being taken ate port hand, the Mercedes Xavier. Emillia Silva, the young boy on the road to ve sixths of money distance being eight and a third Hatty Noronha. Mimi" Noronha, fame and finance. "The Kid" in the purchase of munitions from milus.

na Danenberg, Ricardina da has a human element in it, but it the United States and also that Luz. Alicia da Roza. Lala Sousa, is happily blended with the UP-their debts to France.

none of France's allies had repaid race and finished in good time. The handicap boats had a good Albertina Garcia. Betty Pearson. roarious fun which, at times, run

Rolla, in the hands of Mr. Lenfesty, again showed her paces Mrs. A. J. V. Ribeiro, Mr. and whole thing is one of situations

ideal breeze. On corrected time Shooting Gallery: Mr. and riot throughout the picture. The

in what was for her, almost an Mrs. A. A. d'Azevedo, Mr. and that cause a chuckle, then a Mrs. A. Gutteres, Misses" L. laugh, and then a series of zaar was held under the

Mendes and C. Ribeiro, Messrs. guffaws. Immoderate laughter"

points. "Colleen" finished fourth and now leads in her class by eight she was a minute ahead of "Diana" patronage of His Excellency the

J. Sousa. L. J. Castilho, A. F. V.

is the correct term, but the laugh

but "La Linda" falled to save her Governor who made a tour and

Souvenir Stall: Mr. and Mrs. Ribeiro. A. Carvalho, F. Xter which aids contentment. the operated the lever of the machine. Remedios, Missus M. Lund Delgado. E. Silva, C. Ribeiro. F. appetite even, and a

"Colleen" takes which displaced

M. F. Remedios, Mr. and Mrs. Silva and J. da Luz the winning tickets in connection with the E. Rocha, Mrs. G. M. Guterrez, The General Committee con- also a new round of what is called healthier and hopeful outlook. In addition to Chaplin, there is Mr. C. motor can draw the result of Remedios. Mr. F. J. Remedios,sisted of the following gentle The Leather Pushers."

Remedios, Mr. L which was as follows:---- Motor Car: Ticket No. 1020,

MissL. Souza, Mr. A. Remedios,meng

M C. de Albuquerque e claim them the best thing on the who, have seen these rounds pro- Mr. J. Arnold. Mr. C. Busto, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Sewing Machine; Ticket" No.

Ribeiro.

Castro, Mr. A. A. Alves, Mr.screen which show boxing as it **2474,. Mr. Đ. Gów.

A. E. Alves, Mr. H. Alves, Mr.really is. In addition the in- Gramophone; Ticket No. 2201,

Arthur Alves, Mr. F. H. Barnes, cidents leading up to the fighting Mr. J. Rankin.

Vice-President, Mr. M. F. are tinged with romance, and Typewriter, Ticket No. 3029.

Baptista. Mr. L.A. Barton, Mr. Humour, whilst the "plot" is very Mr. Michael.

R. Basa, Mr. P. V. Botelho, Mr. often, a little bit out of the com- Mr: J. M. Alves, President of

Misses ". T. Cashman, M., A. H. Carroll, mon.

This round of "The the Society, was at the head of

Tse. R.Air. W. S.V. Curtis. Hon. Secre- the organization of the bazaar,

tury. Mr. Leo. d'Almada e Castro, others helping him being;

$5 Stalls: Miss M. Alves, Miss C. Mr Chao Posien: Mr. Robert Grgands and supervision of Gutierrez, Miss D. Rozario. Miss Chao, Mr. S. Danenberg, Mr.

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stalls: Mr F. H. Dillon.

Ilumination and decoration: Mr. A. J. Wheeldor.

Toy's ordered through Messrs. Xavier Brothers, free of

com

mission.

"Advertising and publicity: Mr. W. Fitzgibbon. and Mr. Lai Chun-su.

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Candle Stall: Miss M. de Sousa, Miss J. Soares, Mr. and Mrs. F. Carvalho, Miss O. da Roza.

· Lucky Wheel; Mr. J. M. Brito, Mr. C. Silva. Mak, R. Ismail Santos, M. Bowen...

much!

Those

Leather Pushers will be found one of the best shown so far.

HOCKEY.

CLUB V. SUBMARINES..

said it should be not merely a duty Mr. T. W. Lamont, a banker, but a great privilege of the United States to cancel some war debts.

funding of the French debt to the undue anxiety is felt in responsible quarters in London" regarding the United States. It is believed that had been in communication with the Ambassador, Sir Esme Howard' the United States Treasury, but there is as yet no report of the result of his enquiry received in London:

"Reuter" understands that no

SHE TYPED THIS WITH- PLEASURE

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of the letters they sype art and

Lady office salscants must And many

urinteresting But there are exceptionabi for instance the typing of the letter, which follows gave Miss Emilienze Reverdi, a lady stenographer of sen ruz Luville. Paris. Very considerable satisfaction.

S. Young. Mrs. Rozario, Miss A.F. H. Dillon, Vice-President. Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Lai Yat-tsoi and H Dixon, Mr. T. W. Doyle, Hon. Mr. A. Alves.

Treasurer, Mr. E. J. Figueiredo, i

"I was happy to be able to declare," Surprise Cake Mrs. J. Graca, Mr. Finay, Mr. W. G. Fitz-

wiius Miss Reverdi in French. that Mrs. Danenhers, 31iss R. Pinna. Gibbon, Mr. J. A. M. Graca, Mr.

Dr. Williama Fiak Pills have done ma Mesers, JA. M. and H. de Graca A. A. Guterres, Mr. Li Yat-chott HK.HC. 1st XI on Wednesday, work lound myself extremely enfeebled. The following will represent the very much good As a result of over- Distribution and allocation of and Members of "St. Louis' Club | Mr. Leung Tun-hseung," Mr. Loys: Mr. E. Young.

and Mrs. Tavares,

D. P. J. Lopes, Mr. H. C. at 4.45 p.m. sharp; at the U.S.R.C. I had pains in the back. I slept badly. Correspondence and appeal: Tea Room! Miss Foureiro, Macnamara. Mr. A. Martin. Mr. ground against H.M.S. Sub-my appetite which formerly had been excellent disappeared, to carry on y MMT. Correia and Mr. Xavier. F. Dixon, E. Silva, M. G. P. de Martin. M.B.E.. Mr marines HKHC: PW. F Mills, CF." Manolo-Hughes,

daily duties became exceedingly difficult. Busto. 3. Loureiro and L. Xavier. J. M. Noronha. Mr. A. FC.L. R. Becher A. S. Hett, F. J. R. state of my health when s pamensl friend Verrelman.

"I was in great distress over the por In the evening Mrs. H. W. Bird Osmund, Mr. Paulo Silva, A. J. Mitchell (Capt.) Rev. E. W. L. advised me to y Dr. Williams Pink and patty took charge,

Osmund, Mr. T. M. Perpetuo, Martin, G. R. More, G. B. Hetr, Pills, and I have to congratulate myself Ten Cent Stall: Mr. and Mrs. Mr. J. J. dos Remedios, Mr. M. A. W. J. Woodward E. L. Sim and now on following this wise counsel, for Motor Car Draw: Mr. Kennett. M: Noronha, Mr. and Mrs, das Remedios, Mr. A. J. V. B. D. Evans.

today all is well-Dr. William Pink Young.

Pills coarpletely cared me." Rocha, Ir. and Mrs. P... A.

Ribeiro, Mr. J. C. V. Ribeiro, Mr., A. G. da Rocha. Mr. J. M. S. Consulting Committee Yanovich Mr. and Mrs. CE Rosario Mr." ia Graca and H. F. Rozario, Mrs. Marques. M. and Mrs. V. A.Rosa, Mr.

CA da Loureirs, and Miss Olive Xavier. Yvanovich Mrs. E. J. Noronha, sir, H. F. Rozario, Mr. A. F. B. F. X. da Roza. The following took charge of Misses and B. Assumpeão, A. Silva-Netto, Mr. Andrew The Montagu Rates and officers, the

Souza, G. Chop Noronha. C: Nöron.in and H.

Mr. Simon The Yan, Vice-Pre- Silva, Messrs. E. Cordeiro, E. A.

sident. Mr. F. V. R. de, Sousa, Dr.band of the East Surrey Regi- Noronna and H. Rozario Yvanovich, Mr. V. Yvanovich,

A. M. Vadon. Mr. P.

A. ment under the Band- American Stall: Mr. and Mrs.

master, Mr. Bradshaw, rendered an excellent progamme of music F. Osmund. Mr.

From 3.30 until mid-night, Mr. | during the afternoon and even- Hynd-AL_Raptis gave exhibitions-of-ing

Stalls:

Bank Stall: Mr. T. W. Doyle. treasurer of the Society, assisted by Mr. J. M. S. Rosario and Mr. W. S. 1. Curtis with the help of Shroffs kindly lent by the Hong- kong Bank...

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conjuring in the seminarists' Quarters.

By kind permission of Col.

time and so

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had a splendid race in the Hey- precedence over her.

"Ailsa" again won in the One Designs. "Boojum" and "Ursula" ward Heyes class. Going up to minute ahead of "Boojum", but in Lyemun "Ursula" was almost a the variable wind near the beacon Boojum got ahead and Guished 26 "Gladys took 'seconds ahead.

third place white "Sealark" took an unaccustomed position, being sixth in. Mr. M. Henderson who has been away on leave, was again

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at the helm. He sailed Bellada." "Mee Sing" sailed well and took her second first gun this season, Joan failing to save her time. w Thecja" showed up well and "Pierette" failed to finish in the

first three, a very unusual thing..

Results.

"Handicap Cla..>

Corrected Finishing Pts. ...Time.

Rolla (Is). 4. 73 Diana (2nd).... 4 8 5 Colleen (3rd.). 49:34 La Linda. 4 12 35

Falcon 4 14 25 Dorothea 413.9

One Designs. Ailsa (1st)......"4 39 21

Daphne........ 445 29 Bonito (2nd)... 4 39 57 Halcyon 3rd.. 4.40 21

By resto ing richness to the blood and tone-to-the-Whole-nervous-system-Dr. Williams pink pills for pate people repair the racages wrought over work,

clicscious is en debility, digestive worry, malaria, fevers, or other debili. sating, causes. They are remarkably

troubles, cheamatiem, neuralgia, and for

Heyward Heyes. the ailments which amict women from" Boojum (Ist.)... 4 35 34 maidenhood to middle-age. Of chemists Ursula (2nd)... 4 35 51 everywhere, or post free 1.40 par hottle. Gladys (3rd)... 4 36 18 88/ for bottles from the Dr. William Adanac.......... 4 39 20 Medicine Co., 60, Eisngse Road, hangBluenose 439-50-

Points

Date.

COMMUNIST SCARE,

AMAZING

HAPPENINGS IN FRANCE.

(Bruder's Service.)

PARIS, December 6. The "return of M, Sadoulled- to Communist demonstrations in honour of Krassin and intensifled agitation in the Press and in Parliament against the alleged

growth of Communist 'activities.

have manifestations thereof at Breton, a There,

been remarkable

fishing port, and at Douarnenez, where a strike of fish-canners wa demonstrations. The Mayor, M made. the occasion of Communist

In consequence the Frefect of them, wearing a tri-colour starf Leflanche, participated in one of

Finisterre took pyer the admini stration of the town. M.Lofarichec at the Police Court with faciting is suspended and is to be charged. rebellion.

leader Cachin that the Govern

M. Herriot told the Communist

Communist peril, suppress demons ment was determined to fight the

trations and expel foreign Commu nists who were meddling with, foreign politics.

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was made in the course of a debate M.. Herriot's reply to M. Cachin in the Chamber on the Navy estimates, when the Communists violently attacked the Govern refused M. Cach in leave to move for ment. The Chamber eventually an interpolation on the subject of 31. Leflapchec's suspension. It is noteworthy that the French. Police are active to-day in round ing up Communist suspects in Paris.

With reference to the Com- munist scare it is even rumoured that a revolutionary coup is being planned for a particular day during December:

TO BE COURT-MARTIALLED.

PARIS, December:7.

M. Sadoul has been taken to Orleans where he will be court. martialled.)

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