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At the Hongkong Magistracy, on Satur- Peking rejoices today. Most of the day, before Mr. E. D. C. Wolle, two inbilation was expressed by the Allied Chinese were charged with stealing $5 communities, but Chinese were interested tons of coal, valued at $700, the property and were pleased to participate. Doubt of the China Sugar Refinery Co., Ltd.

Mt. R. .F. Mattingly prosecuted, and less they felt that the coming of peace to Europe brings 'it nearer to them, and in 4. K. Lo appeared for the defen that belief who shall say that they are dants.

the Mr. Mattingly foolishly optimistic? When the news of the signing of the Armistice reached offence as a very serious one. There had Peking, yesterday, practically every been several robberies of late, and the foreigner other than German realised Company, had suffered considerably the that the occasion was one to celebrate, losses. The defendants," who are the own ers of some lighters, were engaged by the And they did not delay the commence ment. The American Legation Guard,Reinery Company to go on board a with band playing, marched first of all Japanese steamer for the purpose of tak It appeared to the British Legation, where the Allieding delivery of some conl. Ministers bad met to decide what form that while the coal was being unloaded the celebrations should take. Sir John into the lighter, a small junk came along Jordan caine out and addressed the side and took away 25 tons. gathering, paying a generous tribute to Police boarded the lighters the crews had America. School children were delighted appeared to have lessons suddenly stopped and to be invited to amist in ringing peal of joy on the bells of the British Legation Chapel. The American Guard "visited the French, Italian and Belgian Lega- tions in turn, the band finally reaching

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When the

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fr. Wolfo remanded the case till Satur. day, fixing bail at $1,000 each.

Defendant stated that illness prevented him from attending the Court. He had informed the Magistrate by letter, which, unfortunately, had not been delivered till a day after the inquest.

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Mr. George Martin was fined $10 on the Peking Club. Here a goodly number Leather in white or natural.

of celebrants had gathered, and, need-Saturday, by Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, nt the -$3.00 per pair.

less to say," champagne was the only Magistracy, for being aksent when his When the band played the name was called to serve on the jury at

an inquest. "Marseillaise" enthusiasm became un- bounded. At night the British Minister was "At Home" to practically every body, and immense crowd filled the bours.

The American Minister, Dr. Reinach, in response to remarks from Sir John, emphasized the brotherhood of the three races ·

American, British, and French An "open house assembly at" the Feking Club to-day afforded, an op- portunity for rejoicing of which almost every member of the foreign community availed himself, a graceful speech being delivered by M. Picard-Destalan, Fice- President of the Club, in the absence of Sir Francis Aglen. A mammoth parade is to take place to-morrow, and religious celebrations are to be held in the chur chea. Of course,, the city is beflagged Chinese honouring the occasion -- very lavishly in this respect.

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Mr. Wolts remarked that defendant should have sent in a medical certificate stating that he was ill. He would fine him $10.

ITALIAN CONVENT BAZAAR. "HEATBÉR

FINANCIAL SUCCESS ASSURED.

DAY

CELEBRATIONS.

INTERESTING SOUVENIR Those residents of the Colony who are aware of the good work being done The Committee of St. Andrew's Society unobstrusively but note the less whole have issued a reproduction of thre heartedly by the Rev. Mother Superior photographs of Bellahouston Hospital and Sisters of the Italian Convent of and a letter from the Massage Staff of Hongkong mustered in large numbers at the, Hospital, who wished to show their the Convent on Saturday and yesterday, appreciation of the efforts of the Scot- when the annual fancy bazan, in aid of fish residents of Hongkong in raising the funds to build and equip these the charitable, work, was held.

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The Committee of the Hongkong St. Andrew's Society say:-

The accompanying letter from the Staff of the Bellahouston Hospital.

The Italian Convent supports altogether _room about 1,000 orphan children and invalids, not only in the Colony itself but also in Amoy and one or two other centres in South China Since Italy entered the war, the financial support previously received by the local Convent from that country has ceased entirely. It says much of the good Sisters that they have been for the courage and the persistent efforts able, nevertheless, to keep things going

as usual.

The object of the annual bazaar is to

of charitable work in circumstances as enable the Sisters to start their new year favourable as possible. Last year "about $5,000 was raised by means of the bazaar, and it is hoped that that figure will be slightly exceeded this year, because there were a larger number of articles for sale and a somewhat more ambitions pro- gramme. A feature of the bazaar was that the several thousand fancy articles

Everyone on view were made either by the sisters or the pupils of the school.

who saw them must have been impressed with the elever handiwork and the taste ful display.

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The opening ceremony was performed by Madame Garibaldi, a sister of the Vice Consul for Italy. She was received, en arrival, by the Right Rev. Bishop Pozzoni and the, Rev. Mother Superior, among others present being Rev. Fr. An early visitor was Mrs. Demerier, Gurner, who freely patronised the special

Defendant said he would appeal against sale stall. the fine.

Mr. Wolfe then read the Ordinance relating to service by jargmcu, and let marked that he had the power to sentence defendant to imprisonment with hard labour. He thought, however, that a fine would suffice.

Defendant replied that he would pay the fine under protest.

FORT REGULATIONS MODIFIED.

TO SUIT LOCAL REQUIREMENTS,

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together with reproductions of photo graphs, will serve to convey in tangiblo Day" celebrations, and the method of form the admirable results of Heather

manently record the unbounded gene- the disposal of the fands will thus per- rosity of Hongkong residents as well as their associates at outports,

Of the benefits derived from. the Orthopaedic wards it is unneccesary to write, the photographs speaking clo-

Nurses of the quently for themselves. Red Cross who passed through Hong- kong recently, and who actually tended. the wounded in these wards, could not speak too highly of the treatment and the resultant merciful saving of live and

limbs.

But although our work has had an .yot auspicious beginning there are heavy responsibilities before us and our efforts and concentration must not for one moment relax.

The most momentous news perhaps in the World's history has recently reached the Colony; opportunities have been

our heartfelt thanks, and we all hope given of showing in a betting manner

that further pain and suffering, through the curse of war, will by God's mercy be obviated. Whilst our hearts are over flowing with gratitude to those who, suffering untold hardships, risked all for the peace of the World, our sympathy goes out to the bereaved. But the stern path of duty now lies open before us Let us, therefore, gladly and with pride take upon ourselves our share of respon sibility in caring for those who although graciously spared, may, unless almost superhuman efforts are forthcoming. pass the rest of their all-too-precious lives in pain and helplessD253.

On the 29th November therefore we most earnestly appeal for your heartiest co-operation in making Heather Day" an occasion which may long be remem bered with feelings of pride and the stone unturned in doing our little bit" satisfaction of knowing we have left no

As one walked up the stairs leading to the spacious school-hall, one was attracted the "Lucky Well," where, for the modest sum of 30 cents, a young lady fished out a parcel containing toys. Noad less to say, this stall was a favourite resort of the children, as was also the sweet stall, situated at the entrance to the Hall A number of toys, turned out by the children, were also on sale tere, and were all bought quite early in the morning, Those who were in charge of While Tientsin enjoyed the sensation"

these stalls were the Misses Helen Clarke, of pulling down and destroying the

Purita Campos, Violet Tean, Annie statue, in the ex-German Concession, of

Flo Nunes, T. Young, Gloria Campos, It is notified in the Gazette, with refer-Dillon, Margaret Holdén, 2 afle Pereira, amailed knight emblematic of German militarism, locally known Tinence to Government notifications regard- Antonia Campos, Felicidade Neves, Willie" Peking enjoyed the demolitioning public traffic in this part, that until Dolores Juson, Emilia Figueredo, Teress of the three-arched stone pailou, which further notice, the following modifications Holden, Annie Urquhart, and Dorothy the Chinese Government were compelled will be made:--

The chief attraction of the bazane was to erect as a lasting memorial of the murder of the German Minister in the, and rowing boats may more within the the Ticket Stall." Tickets priced at 89

and $1 had been on sale in the City for Boxer uprising. The paileu, on which port up to 8 p.m. without permits.

-The Canton, Masso and West River month previously and, several thousands were inscriptions in Chinese, Latin and German, was undoubtedly a feature of steamers will not be boarded except in had been purchased. Holders of those Hatamen. Street, and its removal will such cases when it shall be deemed neces-tickets were each given a number, which the last Fair, it has been decided to have three Clark this year, and prizes will make a blank in this important thoroughsary, but they must conform to all instruc-carried with it a prize. The stall, which be given for the best Ladies and Men's tions issued by the Examination Service occupied both sides of a long Hall was

score. The prizes will be on view st Officers

replete with fancy articles of every des-the Fair. The course will be illuminated much admired. to permit of play at night time. Mr. 3.The Star Ferry boats will be per-cription which were mitted to commence service at 5.20 2. Atongst them were a large number of A Ritchie is in charge of the Golf

woollen scarves, prettily worked out in section. this national disgrace, but no action was daily.

the Allies' colours. The young ladies in taken, probably owing to the fear, enter- tained almost universally throughout

fare. Ever since China declared war against Germany there has been a senti ment expressed in favour of removing

1-Small craft, namely, junks, launches,

THE OPIUM DEAL,

Barwald..

of the stall had a very busy time days. They were the

GOLF COURSE AT THE FAIR. This year, as last, St. Andrew's Golf Course will be a feature of the Fair o

Heather Day." "Several improvements on last year's course have been effected, amongst these being the use of graes covered ground and also a considerably larger area. Competitions will be held throughout the duration of the Fair for Ladies Singles, Men's Singles, Mixed Foursomes, and against Boger. In view of the popularity of the Clock Galf at

Misses Mary Ozorio, Jill, Bethani, ALICE MEMORIAL AND

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AFFILIATED HOSPITALS.

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN.

this country, that Germany might emerge ently of the previous one. This may be D. Asero, D. Silva, C. Garcia, Santcs, victorious. That fear is now dispelled planned in order to give the Canton. Williams, L. Silva, M. José, C. Richard

and M. Cazino. Officially, however, the Chinese Govern Government a chance to come into line.O

"On the raised platform was a "special

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A general meeting of the Alice Memorial ment declined to assume any respon At the moment, however, it is not cleazale still which attracted general atten-

tion! It contained a select number of and Affiliated Hospitals was, held in the sibility for the removal of the eyesore, what the motive behind the decision fancy articles, which found a ready Board Room of the Chamber of Commerce,

sale Some prettily dressed dolls, hand- arguing that as it had been erected by actually is.

painted cushions, coloured drawings in on November 21st.* foreigners it should be removed by for

pastel, ladies" bags, children's dresses and

Mr. A. MacKenzie presided, and there, China's reply, to the Notes of protest shoes, and specimens of knitting, were eigners. This explains how it was that French and Italian returned soldiers, from the British and American Govern only a few of the articles exhibited. were also present the Hon. Mr. E. K.

Walter were in charge of the stall. aided and abetted by civilians of other manta egarding the resumption of the Wishes Ritchie, Clara Passo and Mary Hallifax, the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Paa, There was a constant stream of visitors the Rev. T. W. Pearce, Mr. H. R. Wella Allied nationalities, commenced the work opium traffic is not convincing. It pleads of destruction yesterday. Enthusiasm, that, as the opium stocks in Shanghai yesterday, and the opinion was expressed (Acting Secretary), Mr. A. G. Coppin

be some days yet before however, was no substitute for mucha constituted a danger, the Government set the tazar would prove s financial (Hon. Treasurer), Mr. J. W. Walker, Mr.

the amount collected is

is ascertained.

J. H. Wallace, Mt. A. 6, D. Cousland, The Bev. Mother Superior wishes to Mr. J. M. Wong, Mr. S. W. Tso and Mr. nical appliances, and little could be bought them with the idea of removing done beyond the removal of several the danger and using the drug for thank the officers of the 18th Infantry for

Chau Ri. stones and the defacing of others. Today, medical purposes. Nobody believes this the attendence of their Band, which play- ed at the Convent on Saturday, and also the attempt took a more practical for As a matter of fact, the retort conteous Commodore Gurner for the loan of s num- and crowds gathered to view the flag will probably convey a suggestion that ber of flags, which were, employed in the

the statements contained in China's reply decoration of the premises. waving enthusiasts. setting to work are not in "accord with the information Meanwhile, the Chinese police directed in the possession of the two Governments. the traffic into other-routes, and the self OIL PROSPECTING. imposed labours were pursued unti dark But the pailou still stood. To morrow it is sure to yield to renewed

efforts.

CHINESE POLITICS. “

T.M.S.

The Acting Chairman announced that the business of the meeting was to elect Chairman in place of Hon, Mr. H. E.

He referred to the Shellim, retired. excellent assistance Mr. Shellim had ren- dered to the Hospitals, and called for pro.. positions for a successor.

The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak was in- animously appointed Chairman on the proposition of Mr. Wallace, seconded by Mr. Walker."

It is interesting to find the Japanese LADY'S TRAGIC DEATH IN THE presuming to succeed where Americans failed. This is in respect of the exploita

of: "A very distressing fatality occurred, tion of the petroleum resources

The Treasurer then expressed the plea- Sbensi. A company has been formed for on November 12th (zeports the Malay

sure it gave him to inform those present, this purpose, and hopes to make use of Masl), which resulted in the death of that the Government had very generously. the survey prepared by the Standard Oil

come to their assistance in respect of the Peace progress in Chinese may be Company two years ago, but the Chinese Mrs, I M. Monkland, wife of Mr. A.

fear that this is an attempt to gain con- M. Monkland, of Segambut Estate, cost of building a retaining wall, which Bentul, Mr. and Mrs. Monkland were had been rendered Decessary by a land- recorded. The Northern Tuchunsate trol of the mineral resources of the pro-superintending & special feed being given slide The cost of the wall was $1,400, reported to have indicated that they will vince.

to the coolics on the estate in celebration and towards this the Government had agree to any conditions provided the FINANCIAL

of the signing of the Armistice, and been good nough to allow $1,000. The dignity of the Parliament in Peking is The Allies having declined to sanction Mr. Monkland, in calling for three grant was sincerely appreciated, and he maintained. Lnk Wing-ting, also, has the release of two and a half millions cheers from the coolies, fired a revolver proposed that a letter of, thanks, be sent Mr. MacKenzie seconded, and the sent a telegram which place Peking Customs surplus, have caused Tano Ju into the air several times. After several to the Government, or

lin, the acting Minister of Finance," to shots had been fired the revolver appear with its moderation. So far so good lose face" and he is talking again of ed to jam, and, while Mr. Monkland motion was carried unanimously.

The proceedings terminated with a vote Parliament here has decided that a new resigning. It is certain that his successor was examining it to see what had gone

not be Lu Chung-yu, his particular wrong, it suddenly went off, shooting of thanks to Mr. Mackenzie for presid Constitution should be drafted independ-associate. Probably Chow Turchi will be Mrs. Monkland through the head and ing, and to the Chamber of Commerce for

use of its rooms, (Dontinued at foot of next Column) offered the post.

killing her Instantly.