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LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

H.M.S. "Titania" will hold a dance at the Helena May Institute at 8.45 pm. to-morrow.

A whist drive is being held at the Seamen's Institute this evening. beginning at half past eight.

No. 82 Bonham Strand was sold yesterday at the China Auction Rooms for $107,000 (an increase on the upset price of $12,000) to Mr. Li Man-kar, acting for the Luen Yick flong.

The authorlies

at Scotland Yard have inspected specimens of the two-souter taxi-the hansom cab of the future. They have al- ready, it is stated, expressed up proval of the chassis, but the body. with its black wings and collapsible roof, was a somewhat different pro- position. When the two-seater enters upon competition with its four-seated forerunners the public may look out for cheaper fares all round, especially if no attempt is mate to pool the returns.

Mr. Frank H. Shaw tells of Captain Maller, of the "Emden," a good story in his living volume of reminiscences "Knocking Around."

One case of small pox (Kow- loon), and three of enteric fever (Victoria, Kowloon and New Torrl 'tory) were notified yesterday. All were Chinese.

"B" Company of the 2nd Batt. King's Own Scottish Bor- derers, at present on duty at Shameen, has been relieved by "A" Company.

The sub-section

of machine gunners now at Shameen has also been relieved by another sub-section.

For three nights, beginning at. 9.15 to-morrow, Professor Harry Pisler is giving occult de- monstrations at Lee Theatre, East Point. Servico men are ad- mitted at specially reduced prices. Europeans are advised to go a little earlier to admire: the really wonderful decorations in the theatre's interior.

Mr. R. Chappall, of 67, Par Green, Par, Cornwall, has recently completed a model of the famous clipper ship "Cutty Sark," which has taken him three years to construct. It has been inspected by Sir Arthur Clarke, of Trinity House, the chair man of the Port of London Author iy, the chief of the model depart "Muller was the Galahad of the ment of the South Kensington German Navy. He was also a.hu- Museum, and many others interest- morist of an exceptional sort. Hold- ed in old-time suiling ships, and ing up one considerable ship he they have congratulated Mr. Chap- boarded her and in her master re-peil on his excellent workmanship. rognised

acquaintance.

ornaments.

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The 9. "President Garfield" arrived here yesterday on her 11th trip around the world, Capt. K. B. Lowry commanding. The "Gar- field" brought 1,300 tons of general cargo for Hong Kong and 250 bags of of mall. She has 6,520 - tona cargo in transit.

The oldest gamekeeper on the Senfield estates, John Shand, who

moora

always accompanied the lutė. King Edward and King George when shooting over Castle Grant was drowned in the River Spey, near Grantown. He was salmon fishing with a friend, and entered a deep pool with waders, his com panion. moving farther up-river. When the latter returned be found that Shand had disappeared.

*THEOSOPHY.

An Address by Mr. M. Manuk President Hong Kong Lodge T.S., will be given at The Hong Kông Lodge The Theosophical Society, 7, Duddell Street, on Thursday, May 12, at 6 p.m. The Public is cordially invited to attend.

Good Library.

Theosophien! Books for sale. Inquiries Monday, Friday and Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m., other days from 7-8 p.m.

James H. Crunna, an Aberdeen man, who has died in Australia ati the age of 88, found-and sold for 35the Mount Morgan goldfields,

of

£20.000,000. While butlock driv ing, Cruhna met Dan O'Leary, and they were the first to cross the con- tinent of Australia from side to side in quest of gold amid innumerable risks from famine and murderous natives. They located fields which have since become the richest in the world, but always sold out for paltry sums to raise money. Cranna several times hunted native derers. On, one occasion he enter- ed single-handed the lair of one of them, the troops and police being afraid to venture, and brought forth the man for justice. He had a curious experience with Deem-

mur-

saluted him cordially. According At a iccent meeting of the to orders I ought to pitch you alt overboard and sink the ship,

committee of the House of Com which have given a yield he said, but I won't do it. She's mine, mons, which is considering the though give her to your wife as Public Health (Smoke Abate- a present from Muller of the ment) Bill, an effort was made "Emden." I don't know whether by Captain Waterhouse to bring such a gift hokla good in law.”

private dwelling-houses under the clause, empowering local authori- Gold jewellery is the most popu- ties to insist on the newest form lar type of ornament now being of domestic grates in houses now used by London milliners as hat being built or to be built. The Narrow gold chains, mover of the amendment said which look very like braid, are that domestic chimneys con- finished with large gold tassels. tributed no less than 50 per cent. Fobs on hats are quite as attrac- of the nuisance. Mr. Chamber tive as they are on dresses, and a elever idea is a rectangle of the lain, in opposing the amendment, felt held in a narrow gold frame de said it could not apply to the corated with minute Rhinestones. 8,000,000 houses already built,ing, who killed several wives and Crystal comes next in order of but only to the 200,000 which are popularity and crystal flowers, very built each year, and 75 per cent. small and beautifully formed, are of which were supplied with shown. Crystal pendants, either of modern grates. But if modern the polished or dull variety, are grates are necessary for 75 per composed of links or cubes, A steel chain worn round the crown cent. surely they are necessary in a spiral is also one of the latest for all. The amendment of Cap-ness at the trial in which Deeming

notions.

tain Waterhouse was rejected.

of buried them under the floors houses. Cranna and Decming met in an Adelaide hotel. Cranna, ignorant of the fact that Deeming was a murderer, purchased dia- monds from him, and was later call- ed to identify him, and to be a wit

was condemned to death.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS.

Mr. Alfred Mayfield, Hull, paper manufacturer, left estate of the gross value of £154,837.

Mr. A. H. Compton sailed from Hong Kong yesterday on the "Chenonceaux," southward bound.

The following appointments have recently been made by the Secretary of State for the Colonies: Mrs. M. Ollerhead, Miss M, A. MacCabe, and Miss G. M. Evans, Nursing Sisters, Hong Kong.

Hong Kong passengers arrived from Manila by the "President Grant" included Mr. H. G. Q. Wales, the Rev. P. Oalada, the Rev. B. Fontedra, the Rev. R. Rodrigo, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Goldin and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Purcell. Commander Ross S. Culp and Lt. R. B. Drenan were among the through passengers who left yesterday for Shanghai.

Among the Hong Kong passen- gers on the "Chenonceaux" when she left Hong Kong yesterday for Saigon, Singapore and Marseilles were Mr. H. L. Carson, the Misses R. F. and C. da Cruz, Mr. H. F. McNair, Mr. A. Gilliam, Mr. F. L. Silva, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Ward, Miss F. A. dos Santos, Mr. Trambitaky, Mr. Lo In-nin, Mr. T. A. Mahtani and Mr. K. Assomal.

Electricity is being employed in the new home of the Duke and Duchess of York in Piccadilly to an extent not previously attempted in any Royal residence in this country (observes a "Dally Chronicle writer.) The underground kitchen here is virtually an "all electric one, while this will be employed for heating most of the rooms, though open coal fires are to be placed in some of these, as their Royal High. nesses greatly like to see a blazing are on a cold winter's day.

In honour of the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D., a dinner is being given at Govern- ment House to-morrow night.

Mr. and Mrs. Nolasco, Mr. Pietri, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Charlott and Mr. E. Dennery were among the passengers on the "D'Artagnan," which sailed from Hong Kong yesterday for Shanghai and Yokohama.

Passengers arrived in Hong Garfield" from Shanghai included Kong yesterday by the "President

The King and Queen consented to attend a special performance of the British film, "The Flag Lieutenant," at the Marble Arch Pávilion on Tuesday evening, May 3, in aid of King George's Fund for Sailors.

The amalgamation of Selfridge's and Whiteley's is a mile-stone in the more, intimate trade history of London, remarks Mr. J. L. Garvin in the "Observer." It must also be recognised as a crowning event in the career of Mr. Gordon Selfridge, has blossomed into a very loyal and who, from an American immigrant,

from which Mr. Selfridge halls is mature Londoner. The country

Miss B. Worley, Captain S. C. often apoken and thought of as the Dildine, Mr. R. C. Stoops, Mr. land of opportunity. It is pleasant Chow Lun-po, Mr. Chung Wing-to find one of its sons giving proof kwong and Lt. Yeh Ting-yin.

that Britain is not destitute of op- portunity for those who can seize upon it.

Passengers for Hong Kong arriv- ing by the "President Garfield" yes- treday included Captain S. C. Among the passengers arriving Dildine. U.S. Army, staying at by the "President Garfold" from Hong Kong en route to Manila from Shanghal yesterday was Mr. Denis Shanghai; Mr. Chester A. Gile, H. Hazell, the Export Manager' of Asst.-Secretary of the Miller Rub the ber Export Co.; and Mr. Robert Manufacturers

Amalgamated Photographic Ltd., London.. Stoops of the Hammon Advertising who ia well known in Co., New York en route to Singa- local camera and tennis

Mr. Hazell returned to the Far East by way of New York and San Fran- eisen, and was in Shanghai when the city was invested by the Na- Some of the photo- tionaliste,

pore.

The "President Grant" took away a good many passengers from Hong Kong when she sailed yesterday for Shanghai, Japan and Seattle. Among those on the Rev. W. V. and Mrs. Higgins, Mr. D. N. Masters, Miss M. Wallace, Mr. S. S. Beltz, Mr. G. H. Lynott, Mr. D. M. Ross, Mr. W. K. Chun and Mr. T. L Wong.

board were

circles,

graphs Mr. Hazell took during those exciting times have already been

the end of the month, and after. a published in the "China Mail." Mr. Hazell leaves for Malaya towards a stay there will go Home via Suez in September, returning to the Far East in February of next year.

Mr. Charles, Bagge Penn, of 157, dent Garfield" which arrived at

Passengers on board the "Presi Victoria Street, S.W., stockbroker, Hong Kong yesterday include Mr. who died on January 9, aged sixty William Jefferson, son of the fam- nine years, has left estate of the value of £44.523 1s. 5d., with net tour around the world; Dr. W. T. ous actor Joseph Jefferson, on a personalty £44,463 108. 76. The NI, late Councillor of the Peking will, dated January 3, 1924, is prov Cabinet, travelling to Genoa; Mr. ed by Frederick Rolph, Chief Petty and Mrs. George Sax, connected Officer, R.N., retired, deceased's with the administration of the Sait manservant, to whom the testator Tax at Peking, returning to Mar feaves the whole of his property settles; Mr. Samuel Roberts, Vice absolutely.

President of the De Hoven Steel Mills, New York; Captain Edward Though rubber flowers as but- Dignowity, U. S. Army, returning tonholes for women did not outlive to Manila; Lieut. Chandler U.S. The marriage of Mr. M. H. Lo, their brief term as novelties, it Army returning to Manila from assistant compradore of Messrs. seems that they have captured the Kobe Mr. R. R. Marah, Export Jardine, Matheson & Co., and fancy of men who favour flowers on Manager of the Paraffine Products Miss Edith Lam, daughter of Mr. their lapels (says the "Star") The Co., San Francisco on a business and Mrs. Lam Kai-tseung, will Prince of Wales's red rubber carns trip through the Orient; Mr. Henry tion worn with dress clothes bas U. Umstad, many years resident of take place to-morrow. The cere given allip to the trade, the Philippines returning for Me- mony will be performed before and small rubber flowers suitable Lebd and Company, Manlius Mr. the Registrar of Marriages at 8 for men's wear are now receiving and Mrs. Russel Jones, of the Gen- pm, and a reception will:after attention from the manufacturers. eral Motors Company (Mr. Jones is wards be held at the residence of It is probable that large men's wear Supervisor of the Far Eastern Ter the bridegroom's parents Mr. Lo shops will be showing brightly ritory); Mr. W. G. Hall, Vice Preal- Cheung-ahiu, J.P. (formerly com coloured rubber buttonholes in dent of the Honolulu, Iron Works, pradore to Messra. Jardine their windows this spring. There travelling from Honolulu to, Manila, Matheson & Co., Ltd.) and Mrs. Kilown men in London, who wear namini, and Del Rocca, members of

are so many well-dressed and well- and Messrs. Cercon Vierra, Mas Lo Cheung shiu, No. 20, Condult flowers that the rubber wave, the Italian Military, Flying- Corps, Road.

[they gay, lo sure to take oni

en route from Kobe to Naples,

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