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lely responsible for providing the enter tainment, deerve credit and gratitude for their laborts. There was a seasonable feeling about ting meant much to the nien, many of whom have been away from Home for three serra, while some have only just returned after a strenuous time among the cold windy of Siberia,

chrt descent. Beyond bumping badly on landing, which caused him to feel stiff and sore for several days, be suffered

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Long tables, lavishly supplied with

I take this opportunity of writing Patable, were laid out in two large y a short letter. We are very busy reams, and here the men had a pleasant these days; we move forward practically Balfour,

the cracking of bon-bons every day, and it is an awful game as mia g with pleasant jest and the best there is such a lot of stuff to move. of good spirits. Two Indies presided at balloon is no easy thing to get along, ach table, so that no-one's wants were especially if there is a strong wind blow neglected, while a small army of other

ing, but if the roads are clear of wires ladies and gentle.nen waited

and trees and the weather is favourable guests. Those responsible wish to ack

we can manage it with the winch A lot nowledge a large donation of cigarettes of the main roads in France, however, from the British American Tobacco Com

have trees both sides, and in many cases

pany.

there are wires crossing them.

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During an interval between the tea and In concett, which started shortly after

1.121. Pour competitions provided great ameni. Perhaps the must maxxssful WES the hat trimming competition, at which the

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a surprising degree of dexterity if not always artistic The millinery "creations" kept large crowd highly amused. The gathering was at a borough good Inamour to appreciate the concer. Lance- Corp. Tlomon opened with a piano forle solo. Mr. F. F. Ford sang two Bongs 19 clear baritone.

Pie. Burton, at the Maneaters, sang some extremely funny songs in character, and showed by his unpersonations of Uriah Heep" and the late Bir Henry Irving that be. ang sine bustrionic talent. The tit-bits of the programme, however, were the itrily provided by the Misses Young. Miss Rosebud Young played the violin, and danced the Irish jig and the horn- pipe with her sister Ruby; and Miss Vivienne Young, besides playing the pianoforte accompaniments for the above items, provided u Spanish dance, which evoked much applause. These little children are a credit to Mrs. Harris Walker, who trained them, and give pro- mise of becoming really clever enter tainers.

Three hearts cheers and the singing of the National Anthem brought the evening

to a close.

We are having all sorts of discom forts to put up with, but these are com pensated by the fact that it is very in- Leresting. I was in a big town two days ago which had very recently fallen into our hands, and really it was a terrible sight. The centre of the town had been burnt out and, as far as I could gather, the Huns had detailed parties for certain streets whose job it was to destroy all the

furniture in the houses in the streets as

lows...

Siam garden at 88.30 per pirul (busi ness done).

Siam straight at $8 per pieul Sium usual at $7.30 per picu) (business done)

Saigon long at $7.00 per picul Saigon round at 87.44 per picul. Pakling brown at 81.20 per pioul (busi ncas done).

Tonkin Crown at 8.00 per picul (husi Bess done).

The market is strong and shows signs of rising.

LARD --Packed in new tins at 828 per picul, fo.. longkong, and packing in second-hand tins at $8 per picul, f.ob Hongkong. Offers were made to London buyers, but busines failed. The market

in quiet.

PEANUTS. Unshelled, peanuts, fair aver age quality, are being quoted at $10.70 per signed to them. Everything was badlyicul, fo.b. Hongkong; and "Jumbo " smashed and, in order to break up tables, at 811 30 per picul, Lob. Hongkong. The beds, etc., they bad thrown them out of market for these qualities is fairly firm the windows.

"We found a couple of poor, uld French civiliane yesterday for whom, I suppose, the Boche had no use us they They were & married were too old. couple the old girl was 63 and her old Poor old things i I did feel man 66. sorry for them, sitting in their smashed. up home. They had managed to pack up a few odd treasures, as they were being taken away by some French people in the afternoon.

The old man had been wounded in the palm of one hand, but not very seriously. We gave then some food, and they thought the bread was wonderful after what they had been having. They told us they had been allowed 4 pounds of bread per week between them, and black bread at that,

the

They seemed picaged to be out of cap- tivity as they had three sons in French Army. The Hune bad cleared out most of the civilian population, and how these tw old people stuck it out really don't know it Inust have been

but the demand is small.

Shelled peanuts are being quoted ne follows:-

For 30/32 at 814 00 per picul, Loh. H.K.

32/34 at $13.00,

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34 36 at $13.30 36/98 at $13.00, 38/40 at $12.76 Ungrade for oil crushing at $12 per picul, f.o.b. Hongkong; market steady.

HIDEB AND SKIN8.-Cow hides (wet salted) are quoted for 8/12 lbs at 9 per picul, f.o.b. Hongkong. Buffalo hides (wet salted) for 18/40 lbs. at $68 per picul, F.a.b. Hongkong.

The market is strong and stocks are small.

OrLsQuotations for various classes of Oils are as follow:-

Aniseed Oil $188 per pica!.

Cassia Oil 75/80% at $30 per picu!. Cassia Oil 80/85% at 8318 per picul. Cassia Oil 0% at $345 per picul.

A fair amount of business has been dose at these prices. The market is firm and stocks are small.

Wood Oil at $24 per picul, quiet. Tea Oil at $22 por picul, quiet. Some business was done at this price. Peanut Oil No. 1 grade at 820 per picu). Peanut Oil No. 2 grade at 825 per picul. Quiet in both grades.

SPORT.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE.

RULA.. 2; SOUTH CHINA ATHLETIC, U.

This match took place on the Club ground on Saturday, It opened somus- what sensationally, for before play had been in progress many seconds the Chinese rushed for goal. A miss-kick by Wordley gave them na opening, one of their for- wards having a chinner to beat Taylor at

only a few yards range. It seemed in- possible that he could avoid scoring, but the ball passed outside my upright and the chance of A life-time was missed. The gunners wethed none too strady at the beginning of the game, although Sharman and Talfourd at once showed good form. The latter player was the outstanding man on

the held throughout the whole the game.

He tirelessly did the work of several men, being always where the ball WAR, and passing with wonderful judg

he who It was

opened the scoring For the Artillerymer

men, heading the ball beautifully into go. The

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well placed by Morris

this, and, after the Brendly after

had a short spell of attack. Torr sent Morris away with a well. ink, judged pass. The winger got dow

down the field with a good spurt and put in a very fine a littel

shot,

along in passed

front of the Athletic goal but was just cleared by the custodian. Another

of attack spell ing by the Chinese followed, hut their offerts lacked finish, the final attempt at

104.

generally being rather wild. playing back for the Army, was in great fettle. and was a very

cult

difi Another dish by man to get past. the soldiers caused the Chinese to uncede a corner, which was successfully dealt with by the defenders, but another. which followed on the opposite wing shortly afterwards. could unt be cleared, and The Street netted from clow quarters. sere stood two gouts to nit when the

84 ht interval arrived.

On resuming, a shout by the crowd pro claimed that the Chinese were pressing, but the ball was put over the bar.

The in this half, nei- katne was rather open in ther goalkeeper being greatly troubled, although on one occasion Taylor ran out and fisked away a dangerous shot from the opposing left wing. The game con- tinued fast and interesting until the Gant whistle sounded, neither custodian being beaten again. The game thus ended in a win for the R.G.A. by two goals to love.

ROYAL NAVY, 3; ROYA), ENGINEERS, 0.

These teams met on the Navy ground, where a good exhibition of football was witnessed. Both were at full strength. The Navy tried three

inen, who proved players of ability and will be use ful to replace those whom the team bave lutely lost.

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In the early stages of the game tha Navy were very dangerous, and Brath was called upon to save twice in quick succession. Play was then transferred to the other end, and Pascall Boot in a nice shot from the left wing, that just missed the upright. A dangerous rush by the Navy forwards followed, but it was stop- ped by Heath. The ball went to Me- Niven, who kicked it over the bar an an effort to score. At the other end Town send had hard lines in not

from

a neat pass from Pascall. Midfield play followed, and when half-time arrived the

blank. score-abeet was

the

After the interval McNiven was early Before the concert commenced, Mrs.

prominent, but again kicked over the bar. Then

Townsend broke through the Navy Robinson, speaking on behalf of the

defence, and, after getting in position to Wesleyan Church Ladies' working party, | awful.

shoot, spoiled his attempt by putting in autounced that Mrs. Mitchelmore, who I saw this town from my balloon

rather a weak shot, which Crocker saved just before we took it. I also saw, some

by falling on the ball. Hands against had rendered invaluable aid to the party distance behind the enemy's lincs,

e Army enabled the Navy to open their account, McNiven scoring from & NAV during her stay in Hongkong, was leav.tremendous explosion-it must have been a terrific affair, for the flames from it

BUGAR-Java Sugar:--It is expected A succession of free kicks for the ing the Colony shortly. She said that

were quite 500 feet high. I have never that there will be a shortage of this followed, and from one of these McNiven Mrs. Mitchelmore bad done much seen anything like it. I suppose it was quality until the new crop appears in the was given possession, and, showing

a fine for Service men uot only in Houg a big ammunition damp kong but also in other parts of the world, way of blowing up bridges and felling Dutch No. 4 is more in demand for ex

"The Boche is doing all he can in the market next May. Prices are very much turn of apo

Standard with a i higher than last quotations. and it was scarcely possible to say how trees noroes the roads to hinder our much they would love when Mrs. Mitchel. advance, but it doesn't stop up for long. The R.Es soon put up a bridge-it is more departed. She presented to Mrs. really wonderful how they do it-and the Mitchelmore, on behalf of the other trees are soon poiled to one side.

"I don't think the old Hun will last ladies, a pair of silves vases; inscribed

much longer now.". Mr. E. D, Mitchelmorec, in remem brance, Hongkong, 1914-1918'

Mr. E. D. Mitchelmore, speaking on behalf of his wife, thanked the ladies of the working party for their kindly thought. He and his wife were sorry to leave fongkong, but he had no choice in the matter, for he had to go where he was sent, and-bis wife elected to go with bira. (Laughter.) They would carry away with them only the pleasantest memories of their stay in the Colony.

FAILING TO, REPORT.- TICKET OF LEAVE MAN IMPRISONED.

HOSPITABLE HONGKONG. "TOO MUCH DRINK AND LIQUOR

FLYING ABOUT HERE.”

At the Magistracy, on Saturday, 'before Mr. C. D. Melbourne, Jonathan Baker, an Englishman, was charged with being an absentee from the House of Detection. Inspector Sullivan stated that defend ant was allowed out of the Boune on November 16th, and had since failed to report. He was arrested in the Central district the previous day, drunk and in- capable.

The Magistrato: Wors you not told to report, either in person or in writing, or telephone to the Gaol Authorition

Defendant replied in the affirmative, Ho and stated that he had no time. served on the Patrio.

port to Europe and America.

Refined Sugars in the Northern market of China have advanced about T1. 1 par pioul, and holders are in a very com- fortable position.

Box.This commodity is higher in price owing to the high cost of coal.

GALLNUTS.-Small enquiry st good

prices.

WET AND DRY GINGERS-These have been booked for the Australian market at fairly good price.

he notched his second goal a shot to the corner of the net that Engineers took complete charge of the gave Heath no chance. After this the

game for a time, and only the hardest of luck prevented them from scoring. The attack was brought to a conclusion by a breakaway by the Navy, who took the ball to the other end and forced Re corner. From this McNiven porformed the "hat- trick," netting his third goal of the after- noon. Although the score was 3-0 thero was not that difference in the play, and the sappers had distinctly hard lines in losing so decisively.

HONGKONG LEAGUE, DIVISION 11.

ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE, 2; SOUTH CHINA ATHLETIC RES., O.

OPIUM CASES.

At the Magistracy,

This junior league game was played on on Saturday,

the Navy ground. It was generally at- before Mr. J. R. Wood, a Chinese, was charged with being in unlawful posses-pected that St. Joseph's would not have sien of three taels of prepared opium and much difficulty in winning and so it twelve taels of opium dross,

Defendant was arrested on board the the Shum Chun, and the opium was found concealed round his girdle

Mr. Wood fined defendant $250, with

labour.

Another Chinoso was charged with be ing in unlawful possession of 21 taele of opium.

Defendent was arrested on the Canton wharf, and, when searched, the opium was found lied round his ankles.

Mr. Wood ined defendant $350, with the alternative of two months hard labour.

proved, for, soon after the commencement, the College took possession of the game, and before long Moosdoen oponed the scoring from a pass from Hyndman. The latter was responsible for the second goal, which proved to be the last goal of the

hall, although St. Joseph's had many opportunities.

88m CO. R.G.A,, '%; B3nd CO. R.G.A., 2.

This service game, which took place on tho. Club ground, was interesting if not vory scientifle. Hawley opened the scor ing for Lyemun, and shortly afterwards Youll equalised for the 88th Company. Liont. Stephens put his side shond with shot at close range, a load which they retained until the interval.

At the Magistracy on Saturday, before "Defendant stated that he was sont out Mr. C. D. Melbourne, a Chinese convict, of the Home By the Superintendent, who who had been let out of prison on a ticket bad received a telephone' message to the the alternative of eighteen weeks' hard match, nothing being scored in the scoond

effect that a ship required a mato. When of-leave, was charged with, failing to defendant went to the agents of the the Marine Superintendent, Mr.: report his movements to the Polioc.

Williams, wanted to know if he was Inspector Sullivan stated that defend-ready, and when he replied in the affirma. ant had been imprisoned for seven yours, tive he was naked to go on board at once. in 1918, for committing an armed rob Therefore, he had no time to report. bery. A portion of his sentonoe was co- mitted by

H.E. the Governor and defend. ant was let out in April with orders to roport himself at the Police Station in the district in which he was realding, The last time defendant reported was on April 29th, when he told, the. Polion le was shifting to Chin Wan. Bince then defendant had disappeared and was only arrested by Sergeant Hollands a Low days ago. Bleeping Aobommodation-11 Cabins and 70 Bela Ini Dormitories.

Dolondant stated that his license was All mon of the Mercantile Marine, H..in ons of the pockets of his ineket, which Navy and Arme are welcome to use the was washical by his wife. The license was consequently reduced to pulp. The reason why he did not report was due ip MANAGELLISS

the fact that ho was vary busy.

Mr. Melbourne sentenced defendant to zoouth'a hard labour,

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A third Chinese was charged with being The Magistrate next questioned dein unlawful possession of stuels of fondant regarding the personnel of the opium. vessel, and then asked Inspector Sullivan to make enquirice.

Inspector Bullivan telephoned to the ship's agent and then informed the Magistrato that defondant had spoken the truth.

wont

In the second half the 83rd Company Defendant, who arrived by the Taiwan were awarded a penalty for hands

and More from Singapore, was arrested Strange

Defendant's scores taking the kick brought the

The 88th Co, soon while leaving the ship. exouse was that he had been ill a long ahead again, however, Bainsbury sooring time and had bought the opium on the third goal for them with very fino advice of his doctor. He was on his way shot from well out on the left wing Leatherland put the issue beyond Mi Defendant: My denire le to go back to to Swntow

Mr. Wood fined defendant $200, with doubt by heading the ball into the not England. I find thore Is too much drink and liquor flying about the place here, the alternative of three mouths hard from a corner, the Bath Co. thus winning

by four goals to two. which is not too good for me,

r labour.