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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY, 18, 1927.

"DIRTY LINEN:""

WAR DEBTS.

How It Was Washed In Mudford.

£6,000,000 On Account From France.

LAST NIGHT'S MEETING.

The Arst meeting of the "Mud

PORTUGAL'S ANNUITIES.

Rugby, Feb. 17..

for Town. Connell" subsequent to Mr. Winston Churchill, the

H.K.V.D.C.

THE CHINA MAIL.

VOLUNTEER ORDERS FÖR THE WEEK.

ANNUAL INSPECTION. Volunteer orders issued to-day for the week read as follow:- Artillery & Engineer Co.'s Musketry Part I, will be fred by

the Somewhat hele election cam-Chancellor of the Exchequer, the above companies at Stonecut paign for three vacancies Attructed a large attendance in the "Stran-stated in the House of Commonstra' on Sunday, yers Gallery of the Town Halp that he had been in constant touch

terday.

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Rive

or mufti.

Strength.

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The following recruits are taken on the strength and postad as. under-Pte: G. L. Johnson. No 2 Platoon: Fto: C. F. V. Ribeiro. No. 4 Platoon. "

The Commandant records, with: deep regret, the death of Staff D.G.M. (whose name is now struck Armourer Sergeant G. W. Avenel,

Lom).

Len've.

Resignations.

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AT THE QUEEN'S.

'VARSITY LIFE IN THE STATES.

"BROWN OF HARVARD."

Here, unquestionably. is one of the bast of the "present-day" films to be brought to Hong Kong for some time past. A story of modern The following are granted leave Varsity life in the United States, of absence from the Corps-Pte.the importrays Harvard-the Range Omer: 2/Lt. R. S. Logan. E G. Jordan, No. 2 Platoon from Cambridge of America-and al Launch will love Marray Pier at 12.2.27 to 11.2.28; Spr. J. CYMA lounge, Kowison) yes with the French Finance Minister 9 am and call at Kowloon Fier at Bottomley, Engineer Co., from 1.2.27 the young men of the New World.

H. that it stands for in the lives of! on the subject of ratification of 0.10 a.m.

to 28.5.27; Sergt. L. C. R. Réos, The "Key" Councillor Howells the Anglo-French debt agreement Dress: Uniform or mufti optional, Reserve Co., from 1.2.27 to 28.4.37; Brown arrived at the University Clever and gay-natured, Tom entirely unrehearsed exchanges by France.

but rifle, bayonet. pouches, braces Pte. V. H. C. Jarrett, Reserve Co., only to fail madly in love with a with members of his "lock" kopf He had now received a com-and balts must be taken as the 8.2.27 to 29.2.27: Pte. F. Ei Shuster. professor's daughter. Hig tem- the autience--and the Connell-inmunication from M. Peincare de whole Part 1 course must be fred A. C. Company, from 10.2.27 to peramental clashes with a "rival

state of merriment which, howearing that in view of the delay in drill order, whether over uniform 92.28.

Bultor and sporting prowess at Har ever, did not interfere' with

in obtaining formal ratificution of

vard form the buck-bone of the mare serious matters, under con-

Arms: Must be drawn from Bideration.

story which ends in his winning. the debt agreement by the French

The following are permitted to his spura in the Harvard-Yale eletion meetings and were inment undertook without prejudice

the Colony:-Pte, T., N. Mac-daughter. A touch of pathos is in- doubt as to the reason for the re-to ratification to pay £8,000,000 The light runs at Belcher's Fort Reynos. Reserve Company; Pte.troduced by the death of young fuch of Mr. Fred Muun, at the head during the next financial year-will take place on Thursday front Jordan, Medical Section.

Doolittle, who idolises Tom, and, of the poll were treated to another half on September 15. 1927 and 5.30 to 11 pm. It is proposed to

jon. his death-bed, securès Maryla rare disphy of wit whiel entirely the remainder on March 15, 1928, an the Belcher's Lights in con-

xplains the matter.

No. 2 Platoon Rifle Club will hold promise to give Tom a 'change. Mr. Churchill added that while action with the Royal Engineers their first meeting at Peak range the photography is of the highes A Metro-Goldwyn production, that family matters were intre rusting the debt agreement and Royal Artillery at Stonecutters this Sunday, commencing at 9.50 order, whilst the most as

on this night.

9], thecond wherty linen" washed in would soon be ratified, he welcom- Dress: Uniform--tunica, pfe in the matter of the "rain-fed this communication as indicat-sers, belts, haversack, and water.the Rifle Club will endeavour to be"Buster Brown comedy provide

trov. It is hoped that all members of ed relations between Founcilorsing that the French Government bottle and cape, Sandwich rations present. 7. J. and E. R. Prize who have intended to meet its obligations in will be provided by the Corp. cented the election from rival respect of the war debt pending platforms. It is satisfactory to ratification.

ole that mabbers were afterwards

Any who had not attended the Parliament, the French"Govern Headquarters on Saturdily between resign from the Corp. on leaving match and, of course, the professor's

1 ix somewhat "regrettable"

Men's Club"

Lady's "Indiscretions,"" Cancer Mes.") Sapsed alan

ignorant" worker.

Mr.

9 nm. and I p.m

Engineer Company.

ANNUAL INSPECTION. Tuesday. February 22:- Command, will inspect the Hong (n) The G.D.C.. South China Kong Volunteer Defence Corps or Tuesday, February 22, at 6 pm. on

furray parade ground.

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Notice.

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CAESAR'S SUNKEN SHIPS.

PROJECT TO DRAIN ITALIAN LAKE

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FLOATING PLEASURE PALACES.

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is all that cab be desired

An up-to-date news reel and a

acceptable curtain-raisers pre- [coding the feature film. Alto- gether & programme giving on the impression that "House Full" boards will be the arder of the day at the Queen's for the remainder of the week.

"TEN COMMANDMENTS.”

"The Ton Commandments" will be shown at the "Star" Theatre, Kowloon, on Sunday and Monday.

straightened out in the "Working ing the recent agreement for the

Replying to a question regard funding of the Portuguese debt, Churchill stated that the created a somewhat "emburrasing" original total of the debt was situation when she referred to cer£23.570,000 but this was reduced

in intimate matters in which to £20.1383.000 in consideration of Every member of the Copps her gentlemen, colleagues were supplies rendered to this country (Reserve Company included) is re- hard qualified to speak from ex-during the war free of charge, and quired to attend.

The project to drain Lake Nemi, perience.

in the settlement of all outstand- b) The Corps (less Mounted in the hope of recovering the two NE Counelior Band showedding claims.

Infantry and Armoured Car Com great Roman galleys that lie at the So much has been seen and heard somewhat surprising eloquence ag The present value of the area will parade at Corps by the people of a village of Nemi, piece that local "him fans are not bestom, is viewed with msgiving About Coed B de Milles master- nuities to be paid under the fund Henduuarters at 5.15 pm. to credit the claim

One marker from each unit wil writes The Daily Chrquicle" cor-likely to be influenced one way or that this "ignotante" was ing, agreement was £7,176,000-report to the Corpy Sergeant Major respondent at Rome.

the other. adopted as a "posa" for the pur. British Wireless Service.

on Murray parade ground at 6:30

Though no scheme of druining With an unusually large number poses, of the elecbfoan?

p.m. They must know the numberment Commission is considering story of the Old Testament, ir has yet been decided on, a Governor "star" this very cleverly arrang- of fles in their own units.

(c) Mounted

plans for the salvage of these reconjunction with a phase of modern Infantry and

hes of the Caesars Armoured Car

life, is well worth seeing. Companies wilh parade on Murray parade ground at leve village in the heart of the The inhabitants of the pictures

Altan hills demur at the mere pos (d) The Corps will be drawn upsibility of losing, even for a time. as in diagram No. 1 which will be the beautiful sheet of blue water, distributed to officers. Inter:

called by the Mirror,"

Ancients "Diana's

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JEWELS FOUND.

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EUROPEAN APPRENTICE HELPS POLICE,

"A Stile child shall lead shem" saidh at'ouncilfar, referring to Mr..! Murray, leader of the Progressive. party, If there were grounds for the implication, then the "child" remarkably glite one Truly, this is the age of youth".,

Lieut. Go Walker, Mr. Kuatum. Comrades" Bolas and Eong "Superintendent" Sewel and TWO MEN SENT FOR TRIAD. nthers also "dad their stuf (in the terminology of the Socialists") in Freditable manner.

The Mayor (Rey, H. T. Johnation) sinvested his offer with a dignity which did the exelade a natural and

Spectator's Thanks.

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sald be.. "Oh, that's an owl, lord;"

said she...

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"An 'owl, of course, I jolly web

know;

"But what animal is it that's

'owling so?!"

Shadows Before. COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED

IN THE "MAT.”

Entertainmanta.

Kowloon) Residents' Association having beer arrested in connec. Monday in uniform.ia that at once the waters are pumped into

on with a jewellery fraud.

Dress: Drill tunics, shorts and patties, helmets: belts.. rifles and The galleys, "which were floating. bayonets. Medala will be worn if pleasure palaces were built and Calcutta, Jan. 30..

in possession; if not, ribbons, 1 inch launched on the lake by Caligula, The "Statesman" reports the long, Chin straps will be worn doubtless to form an occasional recovery, in dramatic circum under the chin,

pleasant refuge from his strenuous stances of £70,000 worth of jewel parade with rifles, bayonets and

Mounted Infantry Company wife of crime in Rome. refreshing humour.

lery alleged to have been brought bandoliers. Breeches.

They were encrusted with mar Sitting in comparative obscurity to Calectta by Mr. A. J. Jones,

bles and precious metals, adorned Scottish Company will dress in with statuary, while the sails were as. Clerk of Council, Mr. T. V. from a Northern India Ruling the kilt with glengarrjes, khaki of the finest linen and the hangings Harmon was in a unique position Chief whose name is now divulg-tunics, sporuns, diced hese tops,woven with silver and gold. of observing how the schemes hed as the Maharajah of Bharat-fishes

and apata. Belts and After the lapse of 19 centuries. cand Mr. J. D, Hunt bought|

frogs!

their dark outlines can be faintly! Sorward grew te their present pu

Officers It would appear that an Anglo-

dress: dimensions.

Khaki drillseen at the bottom of the lake on Indian lad named Ford Hunt, who breeches, putties, Sam Brown belt, lear, still days.

February 18-Queen's Theatre; sword and sword knot," helmets. an apprentice for al

Wood for Home Fires. The Engagi appreciated the works as

"Brown of Harvard." Practice Parades.

February 18-World Theatre; sentiments expressed · from the Howrah Engineering firm, while

Though an assurance has been The Texas Streak." To-day and Monday:-Practice given that the ships, when reclaim- | body of the Hall at the conclusion he was at his workshop yester-parades for the above inspectioned will be placed in a museum, on of the meeting by a fontar Presi-day morning, was told of the news will be held at Corps Headquarters the shores of the lake, which will Jazz Bride."

February 18-Star Theatre; "His dent of the Mudford" (rather, appearing in a paper about Joned at 5.30 p.m. to-day in mufti and on draw visitors from all parts of the February 18-K.C. Dange at

Members "are reminded

world, the fear still remains that Savoy Hotel.

February 19-H.M.S. "Hermes" Hunt at once recalled that dance at the G.O.C's Inspection the rearby Lake Albano they will dance at Hotel Savoy. Jones had a couple of days ago fufficiency.

is one of the qualifications for never return to Nemi.

February 23 & 28-Theatre Royal. left with him for safe custody

It has been estimated that for the Dance display by Miss Violet Arms: Must be drawn froni work of draining the lake eight Capell's pupils, 6.15 p.m. hand-bag which Jones told him Headquarters to-day, between years must page. contained certain office papers."

there Are February 26-Dancing and 4 p.m., or 5 and 6 pm, and on 30,000,000 cubic metres of water to formance at Theatre Royal, by Miss Hunt immediately left his Saturday, between 9 a.m. and be pumped out of one lake into the V. Capell's pupils, 9.16 p.m. work, and proceeding to his re...

other

February 26-Smoking concert During these years Nemi's prin- for members of the Kowloon Cric cipal industry, which la the touriat ket Club, 9 p.m. trade, will languish, as the blue March Annual "At Home of to its banks. lake will no longer attract strangers|US.R.C. Club's ground, Kowloon.

March 12-Dance at Peak Club, that 9.15 p.m..

Mr. W. S. Bailey.

After the meeting, the Comell

a sut in estate whilst

Photograph wisstakent

ashlight

B.A.T, CO. IN CHINA: CHAIRMAN ON "HOPERUT

FUTURE TRADE."

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sidence, informed his uncle about Jones' arrest and drew his attention to the hand-bag left with them by Jones, for safe attendance at the G.O.C.'e Inspec- All members are reminded that At the twenty-fourth annual custody. general meeting of British-Ameri-

tion on Tuesday is a condition of Both the uncle and nephew efficiency, and every member of ttle, if anything, remains of the car Tobacco Company, Limited, thereupon proceeded to

Sports. held at Westminster House, Lon-Headquarters with the hand-bag, sent at the Inspection and also the need of winter fuel, exploded ing of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Police the Company is expected to be pre-Imperial ships, as fishermen, when February 28 Annual Race Meet- dor. Sir Hugo Cunliffe-Owen, Et., where it was opened in the pre-dress rehearsal parade at 6.30 p.m. dynamite charges into the blue

March 6-Next Tournament of the Chairman, referred to the sence of the Commissioner of«t Headquarters on Monday.

tho Hong Kong Boxing Association.) 1effects of the Chinese disturbi Police.

Musketry-Season 1927-1928.

This brought to the surface a

March 14-Kowloon Cricket Club) 'ances. He said: During the year The bag was found to contain Part I. will be fired by the Com-large quantity of hard wood, which tennis tournament. under review the business of the practically all the missing jewel-pany on Sunday, March 6, at Stone-gave out beautiful flames of blus

Meetings. allied companies in China has lery.

cutters and Peak ranges.

February 18-Annual meeting of sufered from the political dis-

Decks of Property. Arms may be drawn from Head- It is understood that Jones and quarters, between the following

Members the Victoria Recreation] turbances and unrest through a Bengaloo named Bakshi, who hours: Friday, March 4, 9 am, finding remains of these gorgeous February 21-Seventh meeting of

Besides this possibility of not Club, 6 p.m., at the Club. which that country is passing at are in custody, will be taken to and 12 noon, 2 and 4 p.m. or 5 galleys with their decks paved with Kowloon Resident's Asscn.,. the present time, but one of the Charatpur, where they will be and 6 p.m. and on Saturday, March porphyry and serpentine disks, and Andrew's Church Hall, 6 pm. principal causes of the interfer-ried.

5, between 9 am, and 1 p.m. lines of green gold, red and white February 23-Benevolent Society ence with their business has been

Stonecutters Range, Launch enamel, there is still another.diff Meeting, City Hall, neon. the lack of transport facilities,

leaves Murray Pier at 9 am, and culty,

February 24-Fortieth meeting owing to the railways being com-

call at Kowloon. Pler at 9.10 a.m. With the excavating which will of shareholders of the Hong Kong mandeered by the rival military

Range Officer: Lt. E. J. R. Mitchell be necessary in order to remove one & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., commanders.

Penk Ranga Firing will com- of the ships, will the beautiful blue Ltd., Messrs. Jardine Matheson's The Chinese and foreign stai fof marines, making a combined unit 9 a.m. Range Officer: 2nd, Lt. I waters are pumped back?

el six aeroplanes and a company mence at 9:20 am-last tram up of the lake be changed when the board room, „noon.

February 26-Annual meeting of have met the difficulties with set honded men to leave San Owen Hughes.

But these objections of the people shareholders of Hong Kong & courage, patience, and determina-Diego. California, for Corinto

Dress for both ranges: mufti or of Nemi will not be allowed to inter- Shanghai Bunking Corporation, Beaverun, et koon as the agro- uniform optional but belts, braces fere with the project of raising City Hall, noon. As I have explained before, our Blanes can he got ready. The and pouches must be taken in add the Imperial ships, once the Com- interests and those of the Chinese planes will be armed with standard tion to rifle and bayonet..

mission has decided what plan most likely to succeed. are closely allied, and, now that machine-gun and bombing equip our Government have taken a de-enter's American Service, finite lead in Chinese affairs and

tion.

AMERICA AND NICARAGUA..

Washington. Feb."17.

The Navy, Department has order-

Park, Feb. 17.-Before the Chan-

ATTENDANCE.

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The following are the percent are showing the Chinese people ber's Miltary Committee M. Poin- ages of attendance on special par-| that their one desire is friendly care pointed out the urgency of the ades as sinted of the various units co-operation and a prosperous reform of the military organisation of the Corps: China, I venture to look forward and the necesafty to vote the bud- with hope to the future of that get and the military laws before the market.

Field Day-February 13...

Numbers Unita,

on Percent Parade" age.

A great writer has said: There cannot be many sense tions so unpleasant, or more humiliating than that of hum bugging one's friends.".

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February 26-Eighth meeting of The Bank of East Asia. Ltd., 10 Des Voeux Rd., Ct., 3.80 p.m.

March 4-Annual meeting of Hong Kong Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. Exchange Bldg., 11 a.m..

March -Thirty-eighth meeting of Hong Kong Electric Co., Ltd., P. & O. Building, 11 a.m.

Merch Annual Meeting of Hong Kong Tramways, Ltd., Masers. Jardine. Matheson's offices, noon.

Lammerte Auctions.. There is an old maxim that

February

19 Miscellaneous reade: To find the value of a goods, Sales Room, Duddell St., 11: friend you must needs winter am

85.5 summer him" In other February 21-At Sales Room, words, he must be proved in foul | Duddell St., Chinese Curios, 2.80 weather as well as fair weather."

MEXICAN RAILWAY STRIKE.

summer holidays. He stated that i the Government was ready so far as concerned the military project Engineer Co. .... Beatrice "Marriage is a fifty-although it had not yet come to any Armoured Car Co. 81 fifty proposition."

decision concerning electoral reML Company 12 Ferdinand "Sure; fifty for a form. Marshal Foch speaking on Scottish Co......

21.2. new dress, fifty for a new hat!" (the question of disarming Germany Infantry Co......

28.8 declared that while disarmament Medical Sdet...... δ was effective be recommended vili. Route March February 15. gance in the future--Havas.

Numbers Units.

Percent-

Artillery Co., Engineer Co. Armoured Car Co,

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Miscellaneous.

February 18 & 25-Organ Re- citals, St. John's Cathedral, 5.45 p.m. February 21-Fublic lecture at Helena May Institute, 6.80 p.m.

March-Annual dinner of Hotel Savoy, 7.45 p.m. members of St. David's Society,

coughs resulting from whooping cough, March 4Organ Recital; 3t.

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