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THE BUICK SIX.

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"BRAN PIE"

THE CHINA MAIL.

LOCAL AND

A bill designed to prevent tipping has been presented in the lower House of the Pennsylvania Legislature. A fine of $50 would be imposed for conviction.

of A

GENERAL.

Belgium for its size and population, can boast of more bicycles than any other country in the world. One out of every nine men, women and children in Bel gium owns a wheel, the official At St. John's Cathedral on figures being 792,384 out of a Good Friday thore will be the population

little over following services:Litany and 7,000,000, Ante Communion at 7.45 a.m. Matins and Address at 11 a.m. Three Hours' Service, 12 noon to 3 p.m.. conducted by the Rev. G. H. Hewitt, R.N. Choral recital at 9.15 p.m. by an augmented Chair.

The probable elimination of horse drawn cabs from the streets. of Berlin by the motor tax, has brought up the question of the future of the 1820 cab drivers of Berlin who to-day are far from pleased with the change that is Honour has just been done to coming over the city. The young the memory of one of the earliest men naturally become chauffeurs, French feminists, and, a tablet but some older drivers seem un- has been affixed to the house, 161. able to adjust themselves to the rue de la Roquet, where Hubertine new vehicle. It has been suggest Auclert, the foundress of the ed that two chbbies, an older and Woman's Suffrage Society, lived a younger one, club together und for many years, Mme. Auclert acquire an auto taxi between them was known for her devotion, in such a manner that the older during the siege of Paris 1870, Bian will attend to keeping the car to the interests of those who properly cleaned. repaired, and were stricken. Six years later disinfected, while the younger she created the woman's rights man does the driving; group. She was the first to re- fuse to pay her taxes on the group that she had no part in voting them..

A total of 49,808 barrels of apples were shipped from Halifax, Canada, to the English market during the week ending February 15, bringing the total for the season up to 962,544. It is anti- cipated that by the end of the month shipments will be well over the million-barrel mark.

One of life's little froniea: Local Scottish footballers have been striving, for 14 years, to win the International soccer trophy, says the North China Daily News. A couple of weeks ago they were at last successful, but the cup, a massive price of silver, is missing! Has anybody seen it?":

The

Hongkong is not alone in ita. agitation over rent restriction. All Vienna is conned as to whe ther or not the Rent Restriction lord to-day can charge only 800 Act is to be revised. The land-

to 2,000 times the pre-war rent in paper crowns, that is, approxi- Following the recent agita-mately, one-seventh of the netual tion over licensing bicycles in rent, Food and clothes have, how- Shanghai, the Municipal Council ever, advanced to a level of 14,000)| Those who fared to or from has approved this action, which times the pre-war prices. At a the Wembley Exhibition by bus will become effective on May 1. meeting of the "House Owners" last year will remember the The conditions regulating the the fact was brought out that the pacious bus station terminus matter provide that these will coalition group in Parliament is with its platforms and direction not be transferable without endeavouring to fix the rent ratio boards fucilitating the finding and the consent of the Council; at 4,000 to 8,000 times the pre- ["departure of one's bus.. This is to that only », à bell shall be war cost in paper crowns,

have its effect in the construction attached to a vehicle to give warn-chairman of this House Owners of a new bus terminus at Victoria ing; that between sunset and sun-Union pointed out that it would station. The busses are to be rise a lighted lamp, giving a white cause a demand for a general rise completely railed off from the light, shall be exhibited toward of wages of 10 per cent, and he taxis. There is to be a control the front; that the licence plate urged that this would necessitate tower om which the controller shall be exposed in a conspicuous an increment in the budget. The will regulate departures, and plat-place; that no gratitudes of any chairman further stated that such formas are to be erected from kind be given an employee of the an increase of rents would yield which to board the different num-Councit If the bicycle hired from Vienna an additional bers. Victoria with its south out to another person, the rules 150,000,000 gold crowns yearly in coast and continentul traffic is provide that the licensee shall taxes. The Social Democrate, on

who very busy centre and some 3,000 keep a register, open for inspec- the other hand, busses pass daily through the lion by the police, in which the responsible for the original law, station. When school ternis begin, name and address of the hirer oppose the change on the grounds the jam of taxis filled with school shall be entered. In event of a that labour would be compelled to boys and girls is often held breach of any of the conditions, demand an increase of 25 per cent. stationary for a quarter of anthe cence is subject to with-in wages, a step which Austrian hour or more while the queue drawal or suspension or all or any industries could not meet and at slowly files into the station to part of the money. Beposited be the same time hope to compete disgorge its impatient freight. forfeited.

with foreign industries.

SOCIAL

Mr. R. H. Skelton left for Manila yesterday by the President Jackson.

Major G. F., S. Tuke, D.S.O., R.A., has ben promored Lieut.. Colonel.

G. 2nd Lieut. L. Dolman, Loyal Regiment, has been promoted Lieut.,

It is officially announced that "the Hongkong Mule Corps" hus, been formid comprising a British subaltern and six other ranks, 114 Indians, 200 mules and 4 horses.

were

AND PERSONAL.

Contributions to the annual collection for Dr. Bardardo's Homes, should be sent to Lady Pollock at 867, The Peak.

Lieut. A. W. Allcock. R.A.. assumed the duties of Armament Officer, Royal Artillery, Hong- kong, vice Captain P. W. N. Gainher, R.A., who has gone Home on sick leave.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL

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CHINA BUILDING,

LOCAL SPORT.

TREVESSA TROPHY.

RACE TO BE HELD END

OF THIS MONTH} <

It has been decided to hold the third of the bi-annual ships fe Trophy, at the end of this month boats contests for the Trevessa

under the auspices of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club.

A definite date has not been fixed.

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The competition is held in memory of the ship's company of "the Trevessa who had, a frying ordeal, in open boats after the ship was abandoned.

LOCAL HOCKEY.

LAST MATCHES OF THE SEASON.

been

The committee of the Dickens Fellowship announce, with regret, that Mr. Pett Ridge has been compelled, under medical advice, to resign the presidency of the Fellowship.. At the request of the council, Sir Walter Lawrence has consented to take over the

The following have duties of president for the re-selected to represent the H.K.H.C. mainder of Mr. Pett Ridge's term agamist the H.K.S. Battalion, R.A., on the Marina ground at 5.15 p.m., this evening-P. W. F. Mills, The promotion of Major of Referring to Mr. Henry Ford's A, F. T. Farquharson, C. L. R. Captain J. E. Chippendall, M.C., selection of 21 names of the most Becher, A. S. Hell, Rev. E. L of the Royal Engineers, Hong-famous men in history to be in Martin, A. A. Dand, G. P. Lammert, kong, has been "gazetted. "Major scribed on the facade of the new G. B. Hett, W. Woodward (captain), announceChippendall is one of the best Fort, engineering laboratory in B. D. Evans and G.. R. Vallack,

Sapper sportsmen in the Colony. Dearborn, it is only fair to state The same side will represent that Mr. Ford has proved cosmo- the Club against the United politan in his choice. The first Services to-morrow at 5-15 p.m., three names on the list are ra- also on the Marina ground. Should spectively English, French, and any of those chosen be unable to Talian, while of the 21 men im- play in either game they are mortaliæed mine are American and requested to notify Mr. P. W. F. 12 of other nationalities.

Mills. (Central. 36) as early as possible.

Command Orders that the following officers have been taken on the strength; hav- ing arrived in Hongkong on the s.s. Macedonia :-Li-Col. E, E. B. Mackintosh, D.S.O., R.E., Lieut. D. M. Rycroft, R.E., 2nd Lieut. J. M. EB. Contes and 2nd Lieut. | C. A. Turner of the 1st Battalion,

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The Ladies' National Clubs Limited have invited Sir Ian Hamilton to a special club dinner as the most effective reply to his recent strictures on the manage ment of women's clubs in general, which evoked a good, deal of unfavourable comment in the press.

BILLIARDS TOURNEY.

GOOD MATCH AT V.R.C. TO-NIGHT.

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

DR. BARNARDO'S 'HOMES

HELP, THE CHILDREN

ILL you kindly send your

Contributions for the- POLLOCK 367, Peak. Annual Collection to LADY

Hongker g. 8th April, 1925.

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NOTICE.

10th Instant, and EASTER MON-

·DAY, the 13th. Instant, all depart- ments will be (LOSED.

ON GOOD FRIDAY: the

On those days The Hongkong Dispensary will be opened for dispensing prescrip from 6 p.in. to 7.30 p.m. tions from 10 a.m. to I p.m. and

On. SATURDAY, the 11th. Instant, all departments will be open as usual.

Hongkong, 7th April, 1925.

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

WING to very heavy local rain at Fanling the NEW COURSE will be closed from to-day, Should it be possible to open this Course on Sunday or Monday notices will be posted on usual notice boards.

While NEW..COURSE is'closed/ ladies may play on the OLD- COURSE starting after men have driven off and giving way to Men's games.

..

By Order,

E. D. MATTHEWS,

Scoretary, R.H.E.G.C.. Hongkong, 8th April, 1925.

THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD....

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Queen Heleon of Italy has In mail week, a. Home corres-"We will show him how women established a new court dress for pondent writes thus concerning cater at 2s. 6d. per head," said her ladies in waiting. Until now Mr. Ho Kom-tong of Hongkong: Miss Irene Manby, the Secretary court ladies wore trains of breadth, -One of the most interesting

length and colour according to The Antenor which left yester- taste. Now by order of the names in the last "Gazette" was

a full Queen all ladies have to wear long that of Mr. Kong Ho Kom Tong,day for London carried

At the V.R.C. last night, E. W. who was made an Honorary complement of passengers, includ-velvet trains in the azure blue Knight of Grace of the Order of ing Sir Francis and Lady Agien, favourite to the House of Savoy Spry defeated Wong Po-hong in St. John of Jerusalem. It was a Dr. and Mrs. Lindsay Woods (or with a gold braid border. It is the first of the third round ties in well-deserved honour, for this. Amoy), Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sim, ninety centimeters, broad falling the billiards championship and thus enters the semi-final. The Mr. and Mrs. W. Adamson, Mr. from the shoulders and one and a very interesting Eastern philan- thropist has devoted an enormous J. D. H. Crawford, Mrs. Jack, half meters long. The Queen has score was 800 points to 678. Spry amount of attention to the teach- Mr. A. McKirdy, Mr. and Mrs. also fixed occasions when this made a break of 40 and Wong's The M/S

"JAVA" highest was 27. D. H. Hazel, Mr. and Mrs, train is to be worn. ing and encouragement of first P W. A. Wilkie, and Mr. and

Tonight, P. S. Leung meets having arrived, Consignees of carpo are- aid and clinics, where thepoorts. R. W. Wells.

The New York Newspaper Frese S. C. Kwok, also in the third here by informed that al geoda sre can obtain hospital comforts.

man's Union was spered the neces

round and the winner will play being Innded and placed at their risk Mr. Ho was a familiar figure in London last year when he came L. Kraft, treasurer of the Internasty of suspending its star member, Spry in the semi-final. Leung is into the bazardous and/or over for the Wembley Exhibition tional Council of Religious Educa the Prince of Wales, when a cheque a former runner-up and Kwok has hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong

already appeared a for $7, representing two months!

previous & Kowloon Wharf & Godowa Co., Ltd. und 1 hear that he may be expection, Chicago, proposed to a meeting duce, was received from him. The semi-final. An excellent match where delivery can be obtained as scom ed again this spring.

that Charles Evans-Hugbes, Secre- tary of State, be offered the job of union rules provide for suspension is anticipated. Play begins at as the goods are lauded.

.6 p.m. and will be in two sessions. Passengers

of a member who fails to pay dues departing for Head of the organization at a

Had he not Europe to-day per s.s. Kashima $50,000 a year salary. "If the every two months. Maru include: Mrs. D. Beale, moving picture industry can pay paid he would have been barred whose outstanding success in the Will Hays a large salary to straight from plying the trade in any union part of St. Joan in the recent en out some of its problems, why pressroom there. When he was: A.D.C. production, is still fresh cannot the International Council made a member of the union last in the memory of the Colony's of Religious Education employ a summer, he paid bis dues in advance play-goers and who goes to man like Secretary Hughes for a to January 1

similar ask?"Mr. Kraft asked;" London. Mr. R. A. C: North, of the Secretariat

"By their plaudits ye shall know for Chinese

The annual report of the Foreign them." So remarked a shrowd North, his sister and Miss 1924 reviews the events of the year tess of Oxford, at the first night of THURSDAY, 23rd April, which it

on ST. GEORGE'S DAY be recognised. McElderry. Others are Mr and gives the treasurer's report Hamlet, at the Haymarket hoped Members and their Ladies J. H. B. Nihill, of the Supreme which shows a healthy state of Theatre leased out of her box will attend, Fuller particulars will Court, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gloyn affairs The Committee for 1924 clapping so vigorously that she be published later. and Mr. P Plage of the China consists of the following Mrs. seemed in danger of splitting her Sugar Refinery on retirement, sons Presiden Mini Lacy gloves: The new Earl on the Mr. and Mrs. Lightburn of the Vice President Mrs. Feebles Hrn. other hand, merely beamed Asiatic Petroleum Co, Mr. and Recording Secretary Mrakaciously, and thumped the edgo Mrs. Spalinger of Canton, Mrs. Hilton Johnson, Hon. Correspond of the box, lờ kis-list-geske A. Astrosa, wife of the Chilean

Bernard Shawho looked. Consul in Hongkong-My-R

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT,

SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE, BONGKONG.

No we will be admitted after the goods have left the Godown, and all: grade remaining undelivered alter the- 15th of April, 1926, 4 p.m. will bẹn subject to rent Mar

All broken, chafed and damaged geeds are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined by Messrs. Anderron & Asha on the 14th of. April, 1928, at 10 am...

All claims against the versel must be presented in the Undersigned before the

Affairs, accompanied by 'Miss Women's Home in Shangbai for observer of character as the Couns proposed to hold a luncheon† 18th of April, 1925, or they will no

McKellar and Mr. F. J. Samways

of the Chite Sugar - Refinery. leave, Mr. Evans, and the Reve

Fr. C. Fumiyben.

MESS

into leff, kept

ded, in his dosit clappe

his generous.

Hongkong, 8th April, 1025.

RCXOR

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be counteraigneda.

JOEN MANNERS & CO., LTD;

Agenta Hongkong, Arh Apri

A GOOD LINIMENT.

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