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TO LET,
FORTY YEARS AGO. the trees. Then" occurred a
HONGKONG IN THE EIGHTEEN-
*EIGHTIES.
"COLONY'S EARLIER DAYS,
Interesting Impressions of An
ex-Governor,
A valuable suggestion, which might have been adopted in the recent discussions of the military lands question, and which should be borne in mind against the day When it again becomes feasible to re-open the subject, is contained in Sir William Des Voeux's account of his Colonial service, from which we have recently been giving extracts.
was
THE CHINA MAIL.
LAID TO REST.
FUNERAL OF REV, MOTHER' SUPERIOR.
BISHOP OF LONDON.
COMING VISIT TO THE FAR EAST.
AT THE QUEEN'S.
morrow
open
the
spectacle which could hardly be witnessed anywhere else in the
BILL HART'S NOTABLE. world. A military funeral was
PICTURE. going on at the same time as the races, the people taking part in
*Showing to-day and to- each, though nour, being invisible FRENCH CONVENT'S LOSS..
The Bishop of London (Dr.
at the Queen's to one, another, and yet both
Winnington Ingram) commemoratTheatre la Bill Hart's notable pic- visible to us. The sounds, more-
The Reverend Mother Superior] Ing the 28th your of his spiscopato "ture. "Tumbleweeds," which over, from both places were quite | Felice of the French Convent, at a service of thanksgiving in St. marks this star's re-entry to the clear, so that the Dead March Causeway Bay. was interred at the Paul's Cathedral on April 30 ask-cinema world, this time under the and the saddling bell were heard koman Catholls Comotory oned the large audience what row banner of the United Artists, and at the same time, while n the Saturday afternoon, In that section sponse they were going to make to it is an outstanding success for long line of redcoats, preceding of the ground roserved for the the world call to the Church. the hard faced Western player.
He had rend through all the and following, the coffin, wound French Sisters.
When the US. Government, in
decided "to The Reverend, Mother's douth missionary reports and mentioned 1889, slowly up the slope to the grave, the sound of many galloping hoofs
She was in her best East, and the Moslem world. Thesteaders, it meant the end of the would have told us, even withcut occurred in very tragie circum the call from India, Africa, the Far Cherokee Land Strip to home
stances.
mass offect was overwhelming. He cattlemen's regime. Health on Friday morning, and was
They had the sight of it, that a race going on, and the three volleys attending to the rohcursing of the stated that with 40 vacant curacies lessed grazing lands and ranch in London, to be asked to find 600 sites on the strip from the were fired over the grave as the children preparatory to the recep bell ran for the next race?"
new workers at ones and a quarter Chorokees, but now they had to Here is a comment which will tlon which the Convent was giving
their vast hords and in honour of Monsignor H. Valtorta, cf a million more your to keep go with Referring to a question which
interest members and supporters
the new Vicar-Apostolle of Hong the work from going back was at there was bitterness between the concerned the authorities at
of the A.D.C.Lumana Home; as well as the Hongkong
"Among the social amusements kong. It was the habit of the Re-first simply paralysing and he owners and hands.
This is the basis of the story William Sir Goverument.
Let them aim at definitely and in it the true tale of the marks:-"Discussions......had of Hongkong in my time was that rand Mother to take a short wanted the diocese to face it whil Kone on for years between the afforded by amateur theatricals, siesta' after tin and recite her him.
which usually took the form of special prayers at the Chapel ending from 25 to 50 mer and famous strip between Kansad and adjoining the Convent building. wemen,, from his diocese as their Oklahoma is told for the first time Home départments concerned,
comic, opera. Both acting and | which apparently have only now
Whilst at her prayere, dizzinessota to the great army which was on the screen.
convert the world. To set him- | overekme her, and she, hud to be come to in agreement. It seems singing were very good, and on to me that when the interests of ore than one occasion elicited enthusiastic admiration from my different departments appear to de conflicting, if a committee, English and foreign guasty, whose composed of representatives of experience of similar representa
tions-elsewhere gave weight-to-| each, with a chairman belonging their favourable opinions. Istered the fast Sacraments before Velock Bishop Valtorta-admin- to neither, were appointed to dis- cuss the matter orally, reams of specially remember the product- she expired. correspondence might be saved,on of Gilbert and Sullivan's
or About MARCH, 1926, 0%
WHOLE FLAT or 3PACIOUS SUITE of OFFICES, in the "French Building" ex
Victoria Building," No. 5, Queen's Road Central (between Chartered Bank and Mercantile Bank),
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Jordan Road; with all modern con- veniences, servants" quarters, etc.. Apply KOON TAI, Phone C. 417.
re-
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helped out of the Chapel by four She then lost con- sciousness and, never recovering, passed peacefully away at eight
News of her death came 48 u and matters would often be quick- opera Iolanthe, which, both a3 st shock to her many friends sont absurd system, too often in of
en-scene, was worthy of themmunity and elsewhere. Tlated House, No. 10, Kennedy volve years of unnecessary delay." Savoy A young lady or Porous it was in 1881 that tongkong
self right with young men of to- day he had sometimes alluded to his offer at the age of 80 to wo to Australia, never dreaming that his Ter would be turned down by his shop, who sent him to the East
Now, at 88, all question of tak- ng up permanently some other
slon, but he was undertaking the journey round the world as the
End.
LAMMERT BROS.
-A UCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.
Public Auctions-
THE
Undersigned have received instructions to sell, by Public
Auction
On
WEDNESDAY, the 23rd June, 1926 'commencing at 2.15 p.m.
at No. 35, Kennedy Road A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE,
ALSO CON
Plants in Pots. (Particulars from Catalogue). On View from Tuesday, the 22nd June, 1926.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers,
Hongkong, 17th June, 1926.
ON
Prior to the great rush for homesites, when thousands of persons were camped on the bor- ders of the strip waiting the signal to go, Don Carver, a range bosa, hating homesteaders, cari-THURSDAY, the 24th June, 1926 tulates to a pretty girl among the
from 11 am.. to 1 p.m. invading army and decides to tako a claim himself.
10 LET-One large well vently settled which, under the pre. Tegards performance' and mise- and admirers among the Catholie work overson was out of the quer the rascality of her half brother
Road. Ront moderate. Apply to Sul Kut Bank, No. 168, Queen's Road. Central.
MISCELLANEOUS.
the Bev,
The Military Lands question contralto voice, which revived as Mother Superior and she had the good cause. He would take a
was and is eminently a case for the application of this method and no doubt many others will arise
from time to time.
The Father of "The Valley." It seems that we have to thank Sir William Dex Veux for Happy TOUR visiting cards neatly and Valley Recreation Ground, and it promptly printed-"China is a pity that no permanent mem- Mail Office, No. 5, Wyndham St.,orial of the fact exista. He Telephone Central 22,
writes of this subject:
YOUR
NOTICES,
NOTICE:
faded memories of Alboni. The chief comedian was a capable imitator of Grossmith, and "Oh, Captain Shaw." exceedingly well sung, rendered the air almost as popular in the Far East as it was at one time in London..
To be continued.]
ably and graciously filled that ition since, having had the pleasure of watching the growth
the Institution and of its value wrk.
only thing he could de- to farther message of "cheer and goodwill From the diocese of London to all
he working oversea.. and he
krew that those at home would
. their prayers.
He is confronted, however, with
and of a rival for her affections, who obtain his arrest as
E
"sooner. (One who tried to grab
a claim before the opening). But he escapes, gets the site which controls the water, and which his enemies were after, and wins the girl as well. This is the gist of
!
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and resuming.at 2.30 p.m.
at "St. George's House", Nom
2 and 4 Kennedy Road The Whole of the VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD.
FURNITURE contained therein comprising:--
Fine Teak Dining Tables and Chairs, Carpets, Glass. Ware,
Since her time.. the Con-war him up on his long journey the plot which abounds in many Dinner Services, Crockery, Braza
vent removed from the premises in Wanchai to the present com- modious building.
THE WISDOM OF NATIONS. "Another work, commenced en-
The wisdom of nations that good tirely on my own responsibility, and which I had the satisfactional civilised peoples, oused on know- common sense which is general among of seeing finished, was the drain- ledge
gained by
experiences not by nge of the alluvial plain in the peculiar to any particular "race or Happy Valley. The races were country but to the whole of mankind. held on a course which had been made round the outskirts of this
IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that with or with using dry,
for
Mr. M. is leaving Bombay and that Mr € RAHIM „grill manage the business
of the firm as from the 21st inst.
CURRIMBHOY & CO., LTD), Hongkong, 21st June, 1926.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
1. Will holders of bathing matshed permits kindly send in to the undersigned. the 23rd day of June. 1926, answers to the following questions:
31 or
before
What is the licence, number of your bathing matshed and where is it stunted? b. To what extant is your
matshad used?
2. If you have more than one matshed, please fill in aba- wers to the above questions in regard to each of your matshedst
2-Would members of the public kindly favour the sathing Benches Committee with any suggestions they may have to offer for the improvement of bathing facilities in the Colony at existing bathing beaches?
Will they also suggest additional bathing benches and any schemes for developing the same?
L
(Sd) W. SCHOFIELD. Hon. Secretary Bathing Beaches Committee,
Post Office Building. Hongkong, June 12, 1926.-
HONGKONG & KOWLOON PANTECHNICON CO. 4B, Duddell Street.
(Move anything to anywhere) We undertake to remove furniture from any place to any other place in the Colony.
Baggage placed on board any ship."
weather was fairly dry, the land Finside, in area about a hundred
nerves,
ENGLAND: Mr. J. H. Smith, manu facturers agent, 14 Burlington Road, Blackpool, states: "When suffering from acute nervous breakdown caused
by overwork I tried Dr. Williams' Pink Pils and they made an entirely new man of me. The pills seemad ng if by magic to create new life and energy,"
AMERICA: Mrs. M. H. Norwood,. 2015 Madeline Street, Ouklara, Cal Hays: was as pale us a gheat for a long time, was losing strength, felt
wonderful effect, restoring my
trength"
For example, in all corners of the worth now-days it in generally knowledged that Dr. Williams' pink one great remedy f paramount value for maladies arising from weak watery blood and disordered auch as anaemi, neurasthenia, acres, was an unhealthy swampestive, weakness, sheumatic troubles which could not be otherwise and nervous debility. When every- than deleterious to the health of where-likewise are aware of their great the eastern end of the town. That efficacy as a speciile for the ailment
peculiar to their sex. Read the follow- the place was really malarious, as
ing attestations suggested by its appearance, was made evident by the exceptional prevalence of fever among those who used it for riding and other recreation, and my attention was specially attracted to the subject when more than one member of my own staff being. affected in this way, medical opinion held this swamp to be the causė,
"When I found how compara-ways tired, and could not eat a meal lively small would be the cost of with any enjoyment. On the recum
mendation of a doctor in New York I drainage, it seemed a matter of tried Dr, Williams' sink pills and they wonder that such an improve- had ment had not been effected before; ant finding that publie opinion was strongly favourable to it, caused the work to be at once commenced, in accordance with a plan devised by Mr. Price. With tas exception of a pond of some ten aures in area, the earth taken from which was used for raising the level of the rest. the whole plain was, in the course of a few months, converted into a dry field," which has served over singe as the principal recreation for football, and cricket by the soldiers, sailors, and schoolboys, and for golf, hockey, football, and polo (not now,-Ed: "C.M." by the other European inhabitants. So that besides ful6lling its prin- Cipal object, this work supplied a much-needed want; and though it involved to me little beyond a slight responsibility, I am inclined to think, from what I hear, that it will cause my name o be longer remembered in Hongkong than other work which cost me infinitely greater labour and trouble."
It is really, too bad to reflect that, on the contrary, probably scarcely any of the present gen- eration-including thousands of Chinese who are now to be added to Sir William's list of football enthusiasts are aware that they are indebted to Sir William Des Voeux for the island's chief re- Goods under Bills of Lading loaded creation ground. Perhaps the
or discharged.
Baggage taken delivery from any ship and delivered to any place in the Colony.
best amends, would be for che Football ground to be named after
We guarantee against Breakages or the late Governor?
Joan.
Central 4531 (day). Ring up
Kowloon 760 (night). Hongkong, 18th June, 1924.
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS.
Life's Contrasts. Before leaving Happy Valley it will be of interest to quote a portion of an account of a race meeting which Sir William places on record. He writes:
"On án foff day,' when the rac- ing was comparatively uninter esting, I did not go to the course, but in the afternoon went up to THE BANQUE DE L'INDO- the road which is made along the
inform all Tytan aqueduct, and looked down
interested in safe deposit, that they upon the aport from a height of have actually in their new build- sonte five hundred feet. The 'Ing, 6, Queen's Road, safe deposit, racecourse was beneath us at the boxes at the yearly rate of $8 for "foof of the hill, and on its lower the small size and. $12- for the slopes, and considerably nearer, -large size!
Please apply to the Cashler. Hongkong, 21st April, 1928. -
was the cemetery, with graves and glimpses of winding paths appearing here and there among
parish
priest of
and
The Funeral.
The funeral was very large
The
copters ly attended. passed
the Monument
hended the Aspirants the Children of Mary accompanied by the nuns each child carrying with her either a little cross or a small wreath. Next came the Chinese orphans and the French Sisters then the remains of the reverend mother.
Following the hearse were noted M. Dufaure de In Prade, Consul for France, Comdr. S. Carrara, Consul or Italy, the Very Reverend Father Spuda, Trp-Vicar Apostolle of Hongkong, MA. Lecet, Manager of the Banque de l'Indo Chine, Mr. Montargis, Mr.
Wm. Gardner,
M. A. M. Boitténu, the Procureur- General and the Fathers of the. Mission Etrangères, the American Fathers, the Italian Fathers, the Christian Brothers, and Mr. Chanatong.
The eaffin was met at the gate by Bishop Valtorta "who officiated it the graveside. assisted by the Rev. Fr. Noval, Procurator of the Spanish Dominican Procuration, the Rev. Fathera Suares. Page... und Roman Catholic Mission, and their tessi, and other clergy of the
colytes.
enlour, appetite and of 15 bis; Rue Cauchois, Paris, aged 80 FRANCE Mors. Y. de Bordeneuve,
intestinal reports: "Stomach and
troubles were assailing me and I had perpetunt headaches
Others present at the graveside und rheumatism
were:-Mr. U. Genella, Mr. and until I took Dr. Williams pink pills.
we infinite gratitude to these pills Mrs. T. F. O'Sullivan, Mr. P. H. by their uki I
Jurray, Miss L. Murray, Mr. and period:" exreedingly it safely through ITALY: The Rev. Father F P. Cinoto,
Mrs. Choa Po-sien, Mrs. Raft, Mr. Mr. of Caliee
Cousins, tala um of advere, Geneva, 3hordland Mrs.
age and
and Mrs. Bell, (n:). family, benefited my health. Dr. Williams'
Pink
pills have greatly Madame Flint. Dr. and Mrs.
They have en-
W V. M. Koch, Mrs. M. J. D. abled me to regain my forces-energy, appetite and activity--and have thas Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. C. A da facilitated the work of my ministry." Roza, Mr. J. M. Noronha, Mr.
its for pale people also from the Dr. All chemists sell Dr Williams' pink P.-M. Nda Silva, Mr. L Gardner, Mr. A. J. C. da Rocha. Mr. A. G. Williams Medicine Co., 60 Klar geo Road, Shanghai, $2.50 per bottle, 38
in Rocha, Mr. J. Tavares, Sen., Mr. for six battles, post free.
R. Baptista. Mrs. F. Leon, Mr
A. A. Cordeiro, Miss T. Oliveira,
"Mr. and Mrs. G Pereira, Miss G. Collaco. Misa Gardner, Mise E Tang.. Miss L. Collace, Maryknoll 3isters, Canossian Slaters of the italian Convent and its branches (St. Francis. and Kowloon Co- ents), the Little Sisters of the oor and the Priests of the French, panish, and Italian Missions and the girls of the Italian Convent.
Floral Tributes.
The following sent wreaths:-
novel and thrilling altuations, with the magnificent climax of the grant dash itself, when thousands of vehicles of every conceivable sort carried homeseekers into the strip.
In the principal role of Don Carver, Bill Hart is the typical character with which he has be come identified-a photographic portrayal of the formidable but chivalrous weeterner, and Bar- bara Bedford plays opposite.
The story is by Hal G. Evarts, which was adapted for the screen by C. Gardner Sulliyan, and is a particularly powerful drama of
homesteaders.
M. et Mme. Dufaure de la Prade.the last dash of the American
Comdr. Stefano Carrara, Mr. and Ars. Fothergill and fumily. Mr. and
Phillis
AT THE STAR.
MAN."
Ware Curios, Table Fane, Qld Paintings, Bedsteads, Wardrobes with Bevelled Mirrors, Dressing Tables with Bevelled Mirrors, Writing Desks, Marble and Tiled Top Washstands, Tables, Chairs, etc., etc.,
ALSO
A quantity of CANTON BLACKWOOD
FURNITURE and
One Plano by "Vose & Son." One Piano by "Brinsmead."
Fuller Particulars from Catalogus..
On View from Wednesday, the 23rd June, 1925.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 18th Jupe, 1926.
WHY LOOK OLD
YOUNG AT 50
AND KEEP YOUNG.
King Baggot, who directed the Miss Manuk. Mr. and Mrs. R. & production,, is of the opinion that Jst, Mrs. D. W. Tratman, Capt. and he has never done anything com. Mrs. Jowitt, Mr. William Gardner.parable to this in point of magni- Madame Jeanne Lam, Madame ude, dramatic power and human Flint, Mr. and Mrs. B. Pasco, Mias interest Violet Cape, M. A. Leco, Dr. Arthur W. Woo, Mr. and Mrs. C. F lapp, Miss May Wong and Stella; Vong. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Gregory, {'FAMOUS DOG IN "FIND YOUR
an, May and Alma O'Hoy." The".... tallan Convent, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. foronha and family,
Showing "to-day at the Star Wong, Blo Cheun, Kath-Theatre, Kowloon, is "Find en Chol Miya Nelli Lpe. Your Man," with the famous dog Dr. Legard's New Life Tablets Irispinu
Mr. Perpetuo.
and star, Rin-Tin-Tin, in the leading
A FOE TO OLD AGE irs. L. G. Xavier, Miss Mary role. uriano, Mr. and Mrs. L. „E. Rin-Tin-Tin, who can do every Imparts to the Old and Middle-aged Topkins, Mrs. C. Montague Ede,] trick a dog can do, and many Youthfulness, Energy, and Fitness, el Arculli and Sisters tricks most degs can't do, is too retards mental and physical decay, ahina
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Razack, well-known to need any wealth of
thus promoting longevity. ina Silva Netto, Mr. and Mrs. praise. teitan, Betty and Audry Steel,
The story of "Find Your Man" serves "the "artaries and tissues. Tr. and Mrs. A. J. Reed, Mr. and is laid in a lumber centre. It is Sufferers from Deafness with its J. T. F. O'Sullivan, Augustin full of suspense, thrills, and love, many distressing accompanying all- Luong Hing-kee, Mr. and Mrs. U; Paul Andrews, ex-soldier, and
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tumjahn and family. Miss Buddy, His canine pal, find them-ments.au head noises derive almost Citchell and Rosie, Mr. and Mrselves involved in a plot to steal immediate boneft. Calm refreshing e Chin, Mr. and Birc. W. Cooper | Government lumber. Paul makes sleep is assured. Gloom, Doprès- Jassmore Sylvia Hayahin the discovery too late, and he is
The Nurses of St. Paul's Hospital, arrested on a charge of theft and sion and Nervousness are banished ise Emily Tang, Mrs. R. Carroll. murder, of which he is innocent. under the influence of these Life- nd the Miages Smith,. Remedios The dog's remarkable. work giving Tablets, Wrinkles, hard Araneta, Lam Kin-sang and figures in Paul's escape and his lines and blemishes disappear. The
any others.
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