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LOCAL
THE CHINA MAIL.
AND
GENERAL.
The Board of Education la to It is reported that Ge meet on Wednesday next.
Poopor calor of Messrs. John Tattle and Co. for whose rest A concert under the auspices warrant Jus, been seed, is on of the Victoria Diocesan AssociaMessel that is expected to reach tion, in aid of the Nanning Fund, Delago Bay (Portuguese territory) is to be held at St. John's Cathedral at any moment now," |Hall at 5.30 p.m. on February 3.
It is announced from Delhi that the new concession to officials of sterling overseas pay will be exempt from income tax in Englund, except when an officer is regarded as resident in the United Kingdom,
the Police the loss of a diamond A European Ludy reported
and jade stone minted lunghe, valued at $100, her the Sun
Messre, A. B. Moulder hnd Company send a useful office d te block advertising the Bear.brand of swiss milk.
During 1924, 181,490 Chinese insigmonds Arrived - ut Singapore and 87.749 Chiese deck passengera left. Singipore" for Chin
H. M. S. Weymouth", with the relieved draft of the China
piny. A watchman employed Station on board, which is on its the Sincero Company, who is way from Honglong to England alleged to havo fund the rice,ibed at Penang & fortnight ngo. was arrected by a detective, whilst
sp.
Cen. Hsu Shu-bseng (Little",
Of late there has been not at The Kee Bang pawh-Ha las telegraphed to Pelong. capture of any large sharks in Singapore waters, but last week sonie Malays managed to catch a
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Mr. Stewart Carner was in Kalanir a fortnight age taking arrangements for the pes formance at "the TowIE to-day-the couly
One
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The "Philippines Prison Re- Lufthe Sir Harry Javid Company. In addition to the famous Scottish comedian, the magazine published by the inmates of the Insular bilibid prison in pay includes eight talented English, Spanish and Tagalog, the artists. object of which is to create an effective medium for the "reforma" tion and rehabilitation of the fallen imen and women. The first num ber, January issue, has just been published.
An Indian was caught by the vestry clerk, who had just retBİNİ from tiffin in the ladies vestry of St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singanon, with a clergyman's surple, White hood and girdle on his armi.
The pian was then taken to the men's estay, where a bundle of surplices and cassocks was found on & bear, wild the almirahs showed they
states in telegram received locally, umouneing that he has arrived in ioneva for the purpose of parti cipating in the Opium Conference as China's delegate.
Thore was a slight delay in the Peak Tram service about eight- thirty this morning. On enquiry
at the local offices the "China Mail was informed that the delay was so alight that the cause of it' had not been reported.
An accident occurred to Mr.
F. Sanderson, of the Borneo. Motors, at the corner of Mt. Elizabeth and Orchard Road, Singapore, Mr. Sanderson was coming down the thoroughfare to wards town, when his motor! cycle hit a culvert at this corner
and the rider was precipitated into the ditch below. Inspector Nuno and conveyed Mr. Sanderson to was on the scene immediately the General Hospital, where he is still under treatment.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1925.
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Hongkong Hotel Annexe Building, Second Floor,
Yesterday arrangements were made for Vice-Admiral Sir Allan Everest to inspect the anti-piracy measures on river boats which he did not see at a previous inspec-had been opened. tion some days ago, but his visit With the influx of Chines was postponed on account of the weather. In the afternoon, H. E. mendicants who enter the Settle the G. O. C. (Major General Sir ment shortly before Chinese Now John Fowler) who is shortly Year to solicit-alms, an old-looking Teaving the Station, paid an un-one was noticed on the Avenuë official visit to the Hongkong-Joffre, last week, he was very Kobe Marine Observatory, is resto
Mr. Suda, an expert of the Canton steamer "Sai On." The old; but nevertheless marched along ported to have been experiment- General was conducted around with surprising energy attractinging in recording the preliminary by Lieut-Commander Conway much attention by the unusualess vibrations.of earthquakes, and to Hake, R.NR., Assistant Harbour of his costume. Clad in a long have discovered a new means of Master.
coat fashioned of thousands of recording the tremor, quicker and different patches of every lemore accurate than that at present imaginable, be presented.à bizure used. If his invention will give spectacle," his garment rivaling sufficient time to get
out of that of Joseph of Biblical famo buildings before the earthquake comes, he will have accomplished something.
From Canton comes the report that the small coasting steamer which when sailing from Kwong Chow Wan under the Chilean flag was captured" by Dr. Sun's flag- "Your futler killed, your ship, the cruiser "Wing Fung mother held for rusom be bandits, has now been converted into a youm brother raising money. Such Canton, Naval armed ship. She was the sad massage received by was seen lying off Whampoa spick Mr. P. : Ma. General Secretary and span with a new coat of paint of the Chinese Student's Y.M.CA. At the time of her seizure it was of Tokyo concerning his family nesir rumoured that the whole ship and Hankow. Mr. Ma has vabled Mr. its crew had been accused of John Le of the smuggling opium and possession Y.M.C.A. to obtain more details.
Shaughn of illicit Canton silver subsidiary He will leave for Chitu inimodiate- coins.
ly if the cable is confirmed.
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Sir Lionel Woodward, who is expected back in Malaya in March, is now staying in Switzerland,
Mr. Griffith Williams, of Messrs. Drew and Napier, is in the General Hospital, recovering from a recent operation for appendicitis.
Mr. E. A. Leggatt, superintend. ent of the Penang branch of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Com- pany, and Mrs. Leggatt will be leaving Penang in the near future. We hear that Mr. Leggatt is being transferred to Hongkong, says the *Straits Echo "
Dr. and Mrs. James Gossip have It is reported that the Italian left
Penang for home. Dr. Ambassador to Switzerland will Gossip will be returning to be appointed Ambassador in Tokio Penang in September next. in succession to Mr. Martino, who is now at home on furlough, and that the latter will probably be transferred to the ambassadorship in Washington.
At Talping, last week, the wed ding took place of Mr. Howard, of Yam Seng Estate, and Miss Ellis, late of the staff of King Edward; VII School, Taiping.
The Prince of Wales is to visit the Whitehaven district of Cumber- land this year, and it is expected that he will then open the new 'hospital to be established at White- haven Castle.
Capt. G. H. Pennefather of the 'Kalgan" is making his last trip to Bangkok, for the present, says the "Bangkok Times." He has been appointed master of the new steamer"Auhul,”now approaching completion in Hongkong. She will trade between Hongkong and Singapore, but it is probable that There was a quiet wedding in Bangkok may be included in the the Church of St. Joseph, Singa-voyage.sometimes. pore, last week, the contracting
parties being Mr. Cecil Galistan The death bas occurred in and Miss Ella Pereira, eldest Switzerland of Mr. F. W. Owen. daughter of the late Mr. Alfred Mr. Owen left Singapore poly Pereira. Father Sapage was the recently, being then in a serious officiating minister.
arriving by boat at Kobe, the For the convenience of people Customs officials establishing an office to the east of contemplate the American Hatoba where lug gage may be kept and examined ports. It is often very inconvenient at leisure. So the "Asahi" re-
to incoming passengers to wait around while their luggage is being
examined. The Asahi thinks that the new system, combined with inspection on board ship, will be a great improvement.
(Entrance next door Hongkong
Hotel Des Voeux Road.) Hongkong. 29th January, 1995~-
TO LET.
(Operating United States Government Ships)
From PORTLAND, ORE., JAPAN PORTS, etc.
THL Steamabip
"WEST NIGER" baving arrived from above ports, CONSIGNEES are requested to pre. sent their Bills of Lading in exchange for Delivery. Orders, and take immediate delivery from alongside steamer,
TO LET Furnished from the end
All cargo not taken delivery from of May till the end of October, steamer by 28th January, 1925, will (Wanchat Gap) 3 bed rooms, 3 non-hazardous godowns of the Hong- 7-roomed house at Magazine Gape landed into the hazardous and/or
sanitation. Big lawn in front of the Co., Ltd., at consignees' risk, whence modern bath rooms with modern kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown house. Telephone Central 4730,-- delivery may be obtained,
S/S "PAWNEE,”
THE MASTER, OWNERS. and
AGENTS of this steamer hereby give notice that they accept no responsibility for debts incurred by member of the crew,
DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
Agents. Hongkong, 30th January, 1925,
On Thursday evening last, says yesterday's "Canton Gazette," a dance was held at the Cantor Club Theatre by the English mem- bers of the Shameen community. About 300 persons were present and the hall presented a scene a great attractiveness, having bee tastefully decork:ed, the St. Georg- Emblem, the Red Cross on a whi.THE shield, forming the motif. A na 1| orchestra from H.M.S. "Titanis " in Hongkong discoursed excellent music, and the evening" clorad at three. It was, perhaps, I re most enjoyable Ball that has yet been held in Shameen this
season,
"NO
OPIUM TALK. PROSPECT OF LEAY
ING GENEVA,”
(Reuter's Service.)
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Undersigned bave received in structions to sell by Public Auction
On
SATURDAY, 31st January, 1985,
'commending ab,, 11 am.
at their Sales Boom, Daddell Street (For account of the Concorsed) 5 Bales Sulpbite Pulp 50 Pieces White Shirting 100 Sets Sleves
6 Pieces Embroidery Linen
3 Balen Teing Glass
1 Case Thermos Flasks
350 Cases Soap
8 Cases Cups and Saucers 46 Cases Code Books 15 Rain Coats
And
*A Quantity of Miscellaneous Goods
Terms :-Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.
THE
CONSIGNEES.
Steamship
*BENAVON" Consignees of Cargo" are hereby
LONDON, January 29. Yesterday at Geneva, the day was taken up in informal conferences, including several meetings between Lord Robert Cecil and Mr. Porter, at which, it state of ill-health with Rung trouble, is stated, a certain amount of but it was hoped that he might progress was made. Lord Robert Mr. C. E. Pegler, who is taking recover under special treatment at Cecil last night telegraphing an THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. over the management of Messrs. an Alpine resort. He had been in apology at faability to attend a Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co.'s the East a considerable time and banquet in his honour in London, From MIDDLESBRO, ANTWERP, Bangkok branch, is due. there was a popular member of the com- remarked "I see no prospect of -LONDON AND STRAITS. about the middle of March. Mr. E. munity, doing useful work on over leaving Geneva." D'Arcy, the present manager, is many committees of social institu-
The "Morning Post" Washing- 28 leaving for home by the Bibby tions..
ton correspondent speaks of a „26–27]| Yorkshire from Rangoon Op
Auttering in the Senate irrecon- March 26
Miss Eule Landau, daughter of citable dovecote over the report by South African millionaire and Mr. Porter that he had agreed to informed that all Goods are being The High Commissioner of the principal dancer during the run of members of the Central Narcotic landed at their risk into the hazer- Federated Malay States, with the Leap Year" at the London Control Board being appointed by dous and/or extra hazardous Go- Sultan of Perak, left. Kusla Kangsar Hippodrome, is engaged to Dr. the Council of the League. The downs of the Hongkong and Kow. 28-29 by houseboat, on a shooting trip. G. G. King of Manchester-square, irreconcilables intimate that they pon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, down the Perak ziver, going on to a Rhodes scholar and holder of a want to ascertain clearly how far whence, and/or from the wharvos, Teluk Anson, where he was met diploma in forestry. Dr. King the United States is thereby tied delivery may be obtained, by a fleet of decorated motor boats first met his fiancée, when she was up with the League before they containing Maldy notabilities, and a small girl in Johannesburg, and give consent.. conducted to the Seabelle," where he saw her again recently, in His Excellency and His Highness London. Miss Landau will leave, were to lunch, together with the the stage for good on her marriage
GENEVA, January 20 Chief Secretary and the Raja Muda, carly this year.
· Interviewed by Mr. Kop, a
All claims against the steamser Šir
representative of the Anti-Opium must be presented to the Under Geoffrey Archer, the newly Mr. Harley Thomas, of the Association of China, Lord Robert signed on or before 16th Feb. .31
appointed Governor-General of the Eastern Extension, Australasia and Cecil outlined the British attitude or they will not be recognized. .33-33 Surlap, arrived at Khartoum early China Telegraph Co, Singapore, as voiced on the Oplum Con
All broken, chafed, and 'dáraaged this month, The "Times" corres has been compelled by reasons of ference. He was of the opinion goods are to be left in the Ga pondent comments on the fact that health to saver his connection with that it was useless attempting to down where they will be examin Sir Geoffrey-is-the first clvillan this part of the world; with which legally forbid aplum smoking by 3d on the 30th 186, at 10 mat Governor-General of the Sudan, he has been associated for the past persons not at present addicts No Fire Insurance has been and adds!". His appointment is 16 years or so. Mr. Harley until the production of raw opium | effected: particularly welcomed by the entire Thomas, who returned to Singa- was effectively controlled.
Hà -Build ̈ of Lading will be counter- commerical community, both Bri-pore from Java sohe six months was also of the opfalon that it was signed by tish and native, who regard it as ago, is going to Wellington, New Impracticable to embody the GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Indicative of a sound and progres- Zealand, where, it is hoped, the bouts of two conferences in one fedtetheta sive policy."
chang's will prove beneficial.
Hongkong, 23rd January, 1925
20
.30
PAGK
.25
14 Plucky Act
25
4
Straits Lawyer Dead,..
..25
$ Fit in the Street...................
88 Piracy Evil
8
Wedding in Kowloon.....
.27
8
Health Tabloids.
-28
8
Chaung Chau Note
28
8
28
B
Dry Sun Yat-sens;
1 Serious ChargO----
10
Clash With Pirates.
.11-12 Speech Speech!"
.12
Full Court
13
Very "Reverend
13-20 Poppy Day.....
.81
.20
"Thin Red Line "
.20
Laper Island..
Sweet Seventeen...
.20.
Brokerage Claim.
A Capan.
...20
Happy Amateurs..
Bacing the Mail
21
Small Crime Wave.....
Water Battle....
..21
Ten to. One....
Watch Your Naik.
21...
Armed Robbers -
Reinned to Ashes.
Ansiout and Modera.
Now G. 0.0.
Alleged Mardas.......
.JA
Crackers......
Sport
The Colony Lots.. Motor Cycle Basah. Found Dead
vution Init d. Motor Fatality,
| Dookyard Ball.
Wrenk of the “Sun Fook”
Local Share Market
BRITISH ATTITUDE, ·
i agreement
No claims will be admitted after the goods, have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undeliver ed after the 30th Jan, will be subject
to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged cargo will be examined by Metre Anderson and Ashe, (Marine Survey. ors) at the Godown on 30th January 1925, at 10 a
No claims will be admitted after
the goods have left the steamer or Godowns, and all goods remaining undell vered after 1st February; 1925, will be subject to rent,
Ail. cisims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersign ed on or before 8th February. 1925; or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance whatever wil). be effected."
ARNHOLD & CO., LTD.,
Agents
Hongkong, January 27th, 1925.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE.
THE Motorship
"RHEINLAND" having arrived Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby notified that all goods are being landed at their risk. into the hazardous and/or extra. bazardous Godowns of the HONG- KONG & KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD., whence, and/or from the Wharves, delivery can be obtained.
No claims will be admitted, after the goods have left the Godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after February 3rd, 1925, will be subject to rent,
All Claims must reach us by February 3rd, 1925, or they will not be recognised:
All damaged packages will be examined by Mesare. Goddard and“ Douglas. (Marine Surveyors) on February 2nd, 1925, at 10 a.m.
"No Fire Insurance will be effected.
Blik of Lading will be counter- signed by
ARNHOLD & CO., LTD.,
Agents. Hongkong, January 27th, 1925,
HONGKONG HEIGHTS,
For the information of visitors: the following list of moms of the highest points on the Island and Mainland is published 2--.
Feck
ISLAND.
Bignal Station Mft. Parker Mountain Lodge.
1774
1784
1795
The Eyric
1725
Pork Hotel
1805
1000
Taikoo Sanatorium Mt. Dorigen were ques
Bowen Rd. (Altarbeda) 297.
D MAINLAND, VANA. Taimoshan Kowloon Par
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