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LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

The Church Body of St. John's Cathedral has approved of a schomme of scholarships (tenable at Central British School, Kowloon) for choir. boys of the Cathedral,

Peking. Oct. 27.-The Chinese Customs Commission at its meeting to-day drew up a decision recom- mending the transfer of the Cus- toma fund now deposited in the Russo-Asiatic Bank to a native bank

upon #quidation of the former. The matter was duly com- municated to the Department of

Finance.

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Confirmation classes are being held at present at St. John's Cathe- dral

The annual camp of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps com- mences at Fanling to-morrow and ands on Doc. 19.

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Tokyo, October 28-Admiral Takarobe, minister of the navy, nounced that he strongly favoured auxiliary vessels as superior to aircraft for purposes of defence.

Philadelphia. October 26.-The maintenance of the present lurif and a "sound tax system" wore de Wednesday's list of local noti-clared to be necessary to the com fable diseases comprised one Dutch case of scarlet fever from Kowloon; two cases of enterie fever (one Chinese and one British, imported).

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nuance of prosperity, by Charlos S. Dewey, assistant secretary of the treasury, in a speech before the Philadelphia Association of credit men to-day. He reiterated on behalf of the treasury that it was too early) Au Mui, 42, jumped oft motor The Rev. Lee Knasyan, vicar bus No. 112 a little too soon. Al to consider another tax reduction. him although a larger surplus than pre- of St. Stephen's Church, for though the bus driver took Chinese), which is just below the straight to the Kwong Wah Hos-viously, was estimated $185,000,000 was in sight for thin, fiscal year. University, has seven, orphans andpital, Kowloon, he died

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two blind men in his caro. would be very glad of gifts clothing dr blankets, says "St. John's Cathedral Notes."" Gifts may be sent either to the Cathedral Chaplain to direct to Mr. Lee, “

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The Church Body of St. John's to the mandate reafirming the Cathedral has authorised the fol opium prohibition act the Govern towing special collections-Novment addressed a telegram to the 11, Actors Church Union, 9.45 a.m., Chinese commercial organisations St. Dunstan's Home for Blind in Shanghal denying that it has Soldiers and Sailors; Nov. 21, The established an opium monopoly in The three Chinese sentenced Victoria Diocesan Absociation Dec. Peking. The message, says that to death the September Criminals, British and Foreign Bible So-the Government has gone on recordi Sessions were executed at the Vicelety: Christmas Day, Diocesan

more than once as favouring strict toria Juil yesterday morning. A Schools: Jan. 9. Church Missionary enforcement of prohibition and that fourth who was condemned to death Association. Those who are unable was reprieved by H.E. the Governor to be present on the dates mention following I recommendation toed are asked to send contributione merey handed in by the jury. Major

to the hon. treasurer or to the chapChina. C Wilson and a jury held a formal

laine inquent on the' dkucuted meth yes. terday afternoon, when the Somary verdict was returned:"

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As will be seen from our ad- vertising columna, M. and Mme. Youry Yourlo. the Russian dancers who have been appearing with much success during the past week at

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it will never go back on its word or honour: seeing that the matter affects the International faith of

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The following appointments were made by the Secretary of State, for the Colonies during, the month ended September 10:Hong Kong: Mr. F: K. Ewart, Assistant

Riley. Miss N.. C, Pakenham Walsh, and Miss D. Lewis, Nursing Sisters, Straits Settlements: Mr. P. G. Boyd, as DA.. Peck. European Woman Assistant Master, Education Dept. teacher. Federated Malay States: Mr. D. R. Stokes, Assistant Super- intendent of 'Customs: Miss M.j

Three Eeyland buses, with ac- commodation for 26 to 30 passen- xers, the first of the three consign- the Cafe Retaurant Parisien. are Master, Education Dept.: Miss E. ments for operation on the Kowpresenting an entirely new loon Roads, with arrive here to- wards the end of the month. They are those already reported as hav ing been ordered from England by the Kowloon Motor Bus Company Another consignment of Leyland buses, which is to follow, will be For the Chha Motor Bus Company, and a shipment of Dennis buses will shortly reach the Colony for the Kai Tack Motor Bus Company:

The proprietors of the Pioneer Silk Store have kindly donated a handsome Haori Coat which they fare raffling on behalf of the funds of the Ministering Children's League. Tickets for the raffle ($1 jench) may be obtained from Mr. Rupchand, the manager of the Store. The cout. which WVAH especially chosen by Lady Clementi, is on view and may be inspected by intending purchasers of tickets, for this most deserving charity, Mr. Rubchand has also donated 500 boxes of chocolates, which will be sold at the forthcoming bazaar.

gramme at "that popular caravan serie on: Saturday evening.. Patrons are particularly requested to reserve their tables for Saturday evening's dinner-dandant wall in advance. With their unique and unlimited enterprise, the manage ment assure visitors of a pleasant and well-spent evening.

Dunean, Nursing Sister.

Mukden, Oct. 27-The Chinese Calcutta, Oct. 13.-The absence Customa authorities yesterday aud-! of any untoward incident on the denly notified the Consuls that the ocension of a Hindu religious pro-provision respecting the lasuance cession early this morning is of certificates for the exemption of happy augury for numerous other double taxation upon foreign and procesalons to follow in the next domestic goods which was stipulat- few days in connection with the ed some 18 years ago, would be Bengali Puja Festival which com abrogated, that certificates regard- menced to-day and will continue ing goods to be exported to non- until November 5. With the commercial ports in China would communal riots of recent months not be issued, and that the taxa stilt fresh in the memory the tion would be imposed 19 from authorities, as well as the public, November 1 of the present year. are alive to the existence of aAs this move" on the part of the tense communal situation in the city which is likely at any moment to culminate in widespread die

orders during the Puje processions.

Chinese authorities seriously affects all iniport and export merchants, the Consula are devising ecunter- measures.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS.

At King Edward Hotel, a carnival ball will be held by H.M.S. "Hex mes" to-morrow night.

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Chang Halao-liang has made a devision at the Fengtien Conference that he will not go forth to battle for the time being nor will he do so until Feng, Yu-hsiang invades Tsahnern says a telegram of Octo-ferd's restaurant is to be held by ber 21, from Peking.

The forthcoming wedding 18. announced

Grey of". Major

Launsbury Peterson, RAS.C,

Hong Kong, to Mrs. Geoffrey Lee Crofton-Smith (née Gladys Lloyd), of Hartford: House, Hartley Wintney, Hants, England.

The management of the Palace Hotel, Kowloon, announce that a dance, to which ladies are cordially invited, will be held on Saturday evening. The Black and White Syncopated Orchestra has been engaged and those attending are promised an enjoyable evening.:

A dance at Messrs. Lane, Craw

the Kowloon Cricket Club at 9 p.m. to-morrow.

Messrs. J. E.

and

NC Macgregor, the governing directors of the well-known firm of Messrs. Caldbeck, Macgregor and Co., are staying at the Repulse Bay Hotel Hong Kong, fer a short visit.

The Victoria Diocesan Associa- tion is to hold, an. "at home" on Nov. 15. Those who have not. re- ceived invitations and wish to be present should communicate with Mrs. C. R. Duppuy, Bishop's House. Nov 21 is to be observed as Vic- toria Diocesan Association day.

Archdeacon R. Phillips of Fukien Dinner dances are now held at on September 30 attended a large the Hong Kong Hotel roof garden gathering under the auspices of and.. ball room from 8 p.m. to 12 the Church Missionary Society, nt midnight every night except Sun- the Central Hall, Westminster, to "nys. Dinner is at. $3.50 per head' bid farewell to 131 missionaries may be had a la carte. Popular who are returning to their stations tea dances are also held in the roof

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In all parts of the world, accom-gardens from 4.80 p.m. daily (Sun- panied by Afty-five recruits.

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Sir William Henry Hyndman Jones, of West Cliff-road: Bourne- mouth, formerly Lord Chief Justi of the Straits Settlements. who died on August 20, aged 79, left estate of the gross value of £9,662, with nat personalty £9,506.

The late Mr. George Gordon Grierson, J.F..., of Hone-terrace, Edinburgh. advocate, a director of the Kuala Pertang Syndicate, Limited, in addition to considerable real estate and personal estate Great Britain, left 250,545.

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Sir Frederick Lugard was the guest of the Authors' Club. On October 4, 'when he spoke of ques- tions of education, methods of gov. ernment and labour in Africa. AL the close, Mr. Paul King, late of the Chinese service, paid a tribute t what he described as the won- derful work Sir Frederick and Lady I ugard did. in Hong Kong.

One of Mr. Baldwin's most fre quent visitors since his return from Aix has been Major Nathan, who, as the "directing genius of the Peking Syndicate and other vens tures, stands for a large allee of "Mr. British Interests in China. The marriage of Syed Mohamed bin Omar Alsagoff with the daugh-

Prince Areni, of Siam and Dr. | London," writing. in the "Daily ter of the late Dato' Mentri Besar Francis B. Sayre, son-in-law of the Graphic", on October 6, says that of Johore, was duly celebrated on late President Wilson and Foreign not only does he speak several October 21 at. Bukit Azah; Johore.

Affairs Adviser to the Siamese Gov. Chinese dialects. fluently, but, he is There was

a large number of drament, have arrived in America. also possessed of an amazing know- friends present including many the Prince being en route to Cam-ledge of the workings of the Europeans and Chinese, and the bridge (Massachusetts) to take a Oriental mind. As a Government presents were many and costly. course in the Brown-Nichols School adviser at Downing-street he has The father of the bridegroom gave preparatory to Harvard University nore than once influenced our a grand reception at Bukit Tang- He is 19 years old; and Dr. Sayre Eastern polley... gal, Singapore. Many leading Sinis being educated In America to Kapore and Johore residents were prepare him to play some con- structive part in the development ot invited to be present on the occabia country," says a message; from

afon.

The King has approved the ap pointment of Captain Cloudesloy Varyl Robinson, R.Nas naval attaché to H. M. Embuary at Tokyo and to H. M. Legation at Peking, vice Captain G. C. C. Royle, C.M.G.

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Estate in Hong Kong valued at $827,100 was left by Mrs. Taabella Bell Irving, of Milkbank, Locherbie, Scotland, who died on August 10, 1925 and letters of administration

H. E Phya Sarasastr; alam's Chlef Highway Engineer, who re- presented Siam at the Highway Conference held. In Paris, has re- turned to Biam. It is understood in Bangkok that he will be appoint ed Commissioner General of Rail- way at an early date, in success- sion to H. P. H. Prince, Kambaeng

RN. Captain Robinson completes in respect of whose estate have Beira. His Excellency was edu 80 years service in January. He now been granted to the Hon. Mr. cated in England, at Oundle School, was landed as a midshipman of the D. G. M. Bernard, appointed attor Northamptonshire. Afterwards he

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"Orlando during the Boxer War in ney Deceased's husband, Mr, entered the Royal Indian Engines THE H.K. DOLLAR DIRECTORY CO. 1000, and from 1921 to 1928 was John Bell Irving, formerly of Honging College, Cooper's Hill

Kong, who died ten days before passed out in 1906. Then he pro- her, left property in the Colony coeded to America and took up a amounting to 1/T18:800. This post graduate Irrigation course in estate was also administered by the the California University, and re- Hon. Mr. D. G M. Bernard.

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