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AUCTIONS

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

BY APPOINTMENT. HUGHES AND HOUGH, -

AUCTIONEKEN TO TIE GOTHENYÉST AND ADKIRALITY.

General Auctioneers,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY.

**TWELFTH NIGHTY

ICCESAFEE 'ST- GEORGE'S BALL

CITY HAUL "A" BLAZE OF LJA ING COLOUR

walls at appropriate intervals, completed a scheme of decorstions that was at once striking and original. The furniture, bare as elechero in the bally appeared to have been made specially for the occasion. One would have thought that the room was as simple as it was effective.. The decoration scheme in the sitting cent bells that have taken place in Honglish, Irish, Scottish and Welsh konst each with its distinctive scheme of tardards were suspended on the walls, decorations and illuminations, would while pot palins were placed in the corn- have left the promoters of the St. George's ers In the big ball, immediately at the Society Ball, which came off at the City top of the stairs, which was used as a Hall last night, barren, of ideas in re bar, Allied flags were used in profusion, gard to the two important features. But together with St. Crorge's Crosses. this was not to, for, last night, the City Hall presented as brilliant an appear ance, revealing originality of design and Pabliexecution, as it has ever done in the past

The Ball was a complete success, and that this opinida is not merely lip praise can be gathered from everyone who is anyone in Hongkong, for all the Colony was

Share, Coal and General, Produce Brokers

The Undersigned have received, instruc- tions from Dr. Evas Joras, to sell by Auction

TO-DAY (WEDNESDAY) January 7th, 199, at 10:30 am, at hĩn residence No. 114, The Peak,

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE dica

therein contained,

As follows

Blackwood Hall Table, Setten and Stands Chesterfield Sofa and Arm-chairs, Cecational Chairs (Powell make), finely, carved Cherry wood Desk, Blackwood Cabinets, Chairs, die, several lots of Curios Brass VAKOR Barners, &c, Electric Standard

ble Fanx Teakwood Buffet to "

End Din-

there.

It will remain a pleasurable mentory for all who attended, and there who organised it, and made so certain of its success may well be proud of their work na behalf of the English community

of Hongkong.

Mach attansiad been paid to the supper room,

Id the centre of the dome bung an inverted dome made of the vari one British standards, a big electric light shaded with red and white cloth being suspended from the centre. Each pillar in the dress circle was dressed in Allied flags at the top of each being placed one of the Allied flags in abid-shaped emblem. In the body of the theatre, the pillars were wrapped with red and white rosettes in red and white being distribut cloth, with beraldia roses in red, and

THE. DANCES.

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ed at intervals.

Shortly after 1

Thy menx card was designed by Major

G. Bird. The Hongkong Hotel were! responsible for the catering. The man was as follows:-

MENU.

Consommé en iässä Thick Turtle

East. Phocaant

Ronat Turker

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Saddle of Mutton Roast Beef

Roast Capen

Spiced Bee!

30.18*8. TEHAD. York'. Havi

Corned Ox Tungno Galantine of Veal

Chicken Salad

Assorted Fresh - Salads

Tride

Compote of Fruit

Custarde

Blade Mange Strawberry Ice Vanilla Ics Assorted Pastry

*Coffee

Chairman, in proposing the toast of "The As the conclusion of the sapper, the British Empire, expressed the gratifics- tion which he felt at presiding on the present occasion. The speaker also ex members of the watb-committees whose pressed his warmest thanks to the various Inbours. had ensured the success of the Ball

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the

Mr. Pollock next referred to two rots of figures as showing the important' part. which England, the Motherland of the

was

Mr.

Ths brilliant illuminations over the ing Table And Chairs, Glass Cabinets and entrance denoted a scheme of great beauty Card Table, Glass and Crockery Ware, White

in the interior. A bugo transparency Governor arrived at the hall and

p.m E.E. Enamelled Twin

Bedroom Suite Fowell may edatenda

Treadle Sawing bearing the legend; St. George for received at the entrance by the Hon. Enamelled Bath, Lavatory Basins Toliaus,

Botron Cupboards &c. large England

stretched right across the top. E. Pollock, "the, President of the de, Pantry and Kitchen Utensils,

Several lots of Maiden Hair Fern, a fine assortment of Fot Fiants, Wood and Force

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of the entrance," and when lit up at night, Society, and the members of the General this made a very attractive aign. Bdow Committee. His Excellency was conduct this tign hung a row of little red lanterns, led to a specially erected dais in the St. lain Flower Stands, Sunblinds, Electric while other lanterns were hung on arch-Georgs's Hall, and then commenced the toaded 430,000 officers and men, of whom

Ceiling Fan and Fittings.

(Particular from Catalogie).

On view from Tuesday, 6th ínat at 2 PM, TERMS: Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGL,

Auctioneers

The Undersigned have received instrue tions to sell by Public Auction,

(For Account of the Concerned)...

*On SATURDAY,

ways formed of bamboo on the outside of official set of lancers, made up as follows: the main entrance.

The President and Lady Rees Davies, As one entered the Hall, the first thing the Han. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., and that caught the ere we a large Blu-"Mr. Pollock, Major General Ventris, minated symbolic sign. This stood on the top of the central staircase. showed a Azure, St. George, in gorgeous

C.B. and Mrs. Stabb, the Hon. Mr. N. It J. Stabb and Mrs. Gurner, Sir Haviland de Saumarez and Mrs Young, Air Wm.

January 10th, 1919, at 10.37 M, at the gold armour and white plumes, az im Reen Davies and Mrs. Hallifax, Commoenible whole. The bonds of Empire

Sales Rooms, No. B. Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

A QUANTITY OF

Empire, had played in the Great War Is the first place be mentioned that of all the Empire casualties on all tBe Land boras by the men of England The next frouts no less than 82 per cent had been and last figure, which M, Pollock men splendid service, the Royal Navy, which tioned, was in connection with that

more than 90 per cent, were Englishmen.

Pollock proceeded to state that these figures sufficed to show that the fearing the Empire was sound and that the spirit of high enterprise and great the epirit of the England of Elizabeth- endeavour was still a living continued Mr. Pollock,England has Since those far off days of Elizabeth expanded into the British Empire, which though scattered over every continent and mense St. George's Cross forming the dore Gurter and Mrs. Wolfe, Mr. Justice

sea, has been knit into one firm and back ground. The design depicted St. Gompertz and Mrs. Johnstone

have been welded in the fierce fires of George holding two wreaths of laurel

suffering

and sacrifice, and, please God. which he appeared to be placing on the 11 pm, the floor being in excellent con- (Applause). And we can never forget the Dancing was indulged in with zest till these bonds shall never be broken. beads of an English sailor and an Eng-dition. The cover of the dance pro- by our women in the great struggle. It magnificent" 'part which has been borne lish soldier: who were standing one on gramme was of an artistic design, reflect limits of speech to enumerate the Would be impossible within the short each side of him. Crushed at their feet ing great credit on Major L. G. Bird. It splendid and self-sacrificing labours of the was the German eagle, with the Imperial contained a heraldic rose, and the Stomen of the Empire Let us now join Crown ok. Germany and an-Ira Georgy's Cross with a representation of Taipire and may it ever rest upon the together in drinking to The British Cross Ixing on the ground close the Saint, with his right foot on the the foundations of fair play, and freedom by. Behind the sailor was A repre dragon. Major Bird was also reapon--for, all "-" (Applause). instruesentation of a worship and behind the sible for pretty souvenirs for the mentinued till the early hours of the Dateing was resumed after supper and soldier a picture of a

bir gun...

Abovebers of the Committee in the form of a morning them both, and almost hidden by the heraldic rose with the St. George's Cross

THE COMMITTEES. George's Cross, war an English aeroplane,in silver The programme was varied and This poster, which was the work of Major included both old and modern dances.defatigably for the success of the ball.

G. Bird, was the most striking thing. The music was supplied by the band of in the building, and deserved all the the Wiltshires, the programme being, as admiration it received. It was set off to follows:--- perfection in the centre of two English

Iress Materials, Flannel and Flannelette, Serge, Alpneca, de Ec., Blankets, Counter panes, Essiery, Children's Suits Jerseys, Handkerchiefs, de.

ALZO Several Bets of Lady's Fura'-and a number of Fur Rugs, Travelling Rugs.

Terms: Cash.

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HUGHES &HOUGH.

Auctioneers.

The Undersigned have received tion to sell by Fallis Auction;

(For Account of the Concerned), On MONDAY January 19th, 1990, commencing at 10.80,

the •Peak,

at No. 5A

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE therein contained; As follows:-

Largo Teakwood Hallstand, Hall Carpe and Raga Upholstered Teak Arm-Chairs,

Sofa and Cornier Best by Powell, Brass standarde, while a fashlight from, the Standard Lamps, Extension Dining Table

ALBO

Piano by Derner & Bobs, Stuttgart, Oscillating Fans, Garden Tools and Mower, Pot Fiants including several lots Maiden Hair Fern, Electric Fittings.

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Downstairs, the pillags were draped in

Extra Waltz Lancera

Chie Step

For Trat Walts

"Destiny." **Marching.,

"Cairo."" "Hawaiian Butterfly." "Smiles, then Kisses.”.

Chicks Biddy." "Hongkong."

Barn Dance One Step .... Fox Trot

6.35 to Brighton. ..alts ......

Missouri" *The Ronst Borf of Old England.'' Me-ow Tickin Toe."

One Step

Fox Trot

One Step

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** Oh! Helen." "Hindestin.'

For Trot *y aft

"Beautiful Ohio." Lancers

Fincks and Lincke." One Step

Quí, Qui, Mario.”. Sir Roger de Caverley and Galop Fox Trot Wall........ One Step Far. Trat

A special ward of praise must be given to the various Committees who worked

could have been possible and all those who Without their herculean efforts nothing enjoyed a happy night's dancing mast feel grateful to the gentlemen who arrang" The ed everything for their coruferk different Committees, were:-

General Committas:-Hon. Mr. H. E. Bollock, K.C. (President), Hon. Mr. N.J Blabb O.B.E

(Vice-President)," His Hanour Mr. Justice Gompertz" (Fait President), Hon. Mr. P. E. (Past President) (absent).

G. Alabaster W.

OBE, M Archbutt, Mr.

Bird Hoppin, Mr. A. E. Crapnell, Mr. 8. Dodwell, Mr. W. A. Dowley (aboent),

Holyok

Mr.

Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Mr. W. J. El

ideo, Mr. G. C. Moxon, Mr. M. 3. Northcote. Mr. T. E. Pearce, Mr. John Harkes, Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolle, Mr. F. S. Cassidy (Hon. Treasurer), and Mr. John Bentley (Hon. Secretary).

and Chairs, Marbletop Sideboard and Din Page-aboys shed its radiance on every ner Waggon, Fundry Glassware, de. Teak, part of its wood Twin Bedsteads Large and Small drobes, Dressing Table Chest of drawers

mare Teak and Iron Cots, and red and white cloth so as to show an Nursery Furniture Pantry, Kitchen, and Bathroom Utensils including a large Dinner interminable series of St. George's Sarrice and Lee Chest (Lane Crawford make). Crosses Large heraldic roses of red were placed on each pillar, and streamers of red and white were suspended from pillar toepillar. The general colour effect was relieved by festoons of greenery which, were hung in streamers from one pilla to another. Pot palms were placed round

Invitation Committee:-This, was, om- the pillars On the left, as one entered,

prised of the General Committee with the the design "Fe Pig and Whistle" caught

following additiona:-M. L J. Black- burn, Mr. W. Sinclair. Mr. F. Q Hall, Me, the eye. This of course, was a bar, in

F. A. Wella, Mr. H. P. Winslow, and tended for the users of the card rooms. After the eighth dance, which was

Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, 0,B.E.

Entertainment Comunities:-Mr. G. 8. The library was divided into two carda walis, the gathering, which com Archbutt (Chairman), Mr. F. R. J. rooms, one for the ladies and the other Prised over 026 thousand persons, Adams, Mr. A. H. Crew, Mr. B. E. Grin

wended its for gentlement;

way along The ladies' card room erected staircase to the supper room in Johnson, Mr. F. A. Perry, Mr. W. E. L specially stone, Mr. H. E. B. Hancock, Mr. Bulmer had a St. George's Croes formed of the Theatre Royel to the sum of the Shenton, Mr. R. P. Thursheld, Mr. E Ianterns suspended from the calling, while the gentlemen's card room had a large number of Allied flags plentifully die

(Full Particulars from Catalogue). On view from Sunday 11th inst. XP.K. Terms --Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers

SPECIAL

MUSICAL TEAS

WISEMAN'S CAFE.

MISS SHIRLEY COOKE and.

tributed about it.

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A Thousand Kissen

· Raggin' thro' the Rye.'

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Roast Beef of Old England," played by Pearce, Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, CLE, the Band. The President's table, at Mr. R. L. Bridger, Mr. I. J. Blackburo, which the official guests were acated, was Mr. J. Parkes, Mr. 8. E. Dodwell, Mr. The staircase had been plentifully tables placed in the other parts of the

on the platform, and there were rows of Geo, Grimmble, and Mr. G. B. Laytons treated with grownery, with coloured

Card Boom Committee:-M. ANG. lights showing between the leaves Pot theatre. The tables were artistically de-Coppin (Chairman), Mr. A. E. Griffin, palms were placed on each step right to corated with silver vases containing roses Mr. E. A. M. Williams, Mr. G. O. Moxon, the top. Once upstairs, the eye was kept and other choice Rowers--a work which Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, O.B.E., and entranced with veritable riot of was entrusted to Mr. R. A: Nicholson of Mr. P. M. Hodgson, colour. On the passage way were 8t the Cosmopolitan Dock, who, in his torn, George's Crosses attached to the walls, had called in Mrs. J. J. Harrington to supporting pairs of Allied flags Bt assist him. Andrew's Hall, one of the two chief danc The official guests were:-The Presid ing foot was tastefully embellished cat and Lady Roes Davies, H.E. the 8 Bennett, Mr. T. I. G. Bray- (Wednesday), January 7th Allied Bags The chief illumination in Chengal Ventris and Mrs Stabb, the with. St. George's Crosses supporting Governor and Mrs Pollock Mojór

MR. GEORGE GRAYSTONE

TO-DAY

MISS SHIRLEY COOKE

and

MR.. GEORGE TITCHENER

Friday, January 9th.

These popular Artistes of the "Vanity Fau" Co., will give

elections from

their repertoire between 5 and 6 o'clock,

Admission to Dance Hall 50 cents

D. M. GOODALL,

Manager.

ing

&

Ladies Cloak Room Committes :--Dr. Montagu. Harton, Dr. O. Marriott, sad Mr. G. W. Barton.

Refreshment Commitiée:~Mr. - A E Mr. N. J. Anstin,

Eldridge, Mr. H. E. Holleads, Mr. H. eld, Mr. R. L. Bridger, Mr. W

Young Bir W.- Hees Davies and Mrs. J. J. Ma Ramsayolle

Hayward, Mr. G. H. M. Bannerman, Mr.

W: Jeffries, M. DK. Mows, Mr. V. Borby, Mr.

RJ Wilson, Capt F. I. Wheeler,

G. H

A Piercy, and Hon. Mr. E. D. O

Decoration Dommittens-Mr. H. W. Bird (Chairman), Commander Beckwith, ML Perkins Mr. J. Park, Mr. UG-Bird, Mr. W. Tutcher, Mr. R. A Nasholson, Mr. H. B. Bridger, Mr. T

this room was an immmes: shield, bear-Hon. Mr. N. J. Stabb and Mrs. Gurner, a St. George's Crosa in red and white Sir Havilland de Bausmaires, ind mer jeta. When Jit από could scarocly look at this, so-p

powerful was the ilu- mination.

Wolfe, the Hon. Mr. Cland. Severn and The centre of attraction in the build. ing and or which most care had natural. Mrs Johnstone, Mr. Justice Gomperts ly been lavished, was the St. George and H. Farr, the Hon. Mr. E D. C. Hall, in which the Governor's party was Wolle and Mrs. L.G. Bird Mr. S. EL socommodated. A temporary, ceiling had Dodwell and Mrs. Loring, the Hon. Mr. beer orected, and from were suspended C. G. Alabaster and rx Wyndham, thousands of artificial vistoria dovera Col Young and Mrs. Dodwell, Mr. G which gave it appearan the room and Young and Mr. Bay Mr. Hunthaw, and Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin

veita appearance. which it Bird and Mrs. Moorhead Me D., G. M. hard to describe. Here and there, Bernard and Mira Crockatt, M. A G

J.

The Approximate statement of traffic redaiptai Zor the week ending January 3rd is sa follows:-

electric globe giving a soft shaded light. Archoutt and Mrs Moron, Mr. W. HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD. On the walls were used festoons of Eldridge and Mrs Harston, Mr. John greenery and streamers of red and white Parkes end Mrs. Coppin, Mr G C cloth, all arranged with an artistic touch. Morda and Mr. Dyer, and Mr. J. Bent On each pillar, & few feet from the ley and Miss Duff ground, was placed an emblem bearing the names of such typical English plants and, flowers as myrtle, mistletoe, myrrh, went, Captain, Wheeler of Mezara. frose, ivy," "bluehell, foxglove, thyme, Jardine Matheson & Co., performed the This Iner can primrose, holly, briar, lavender and rose. Į ceremony of carrying in the Boar's Hend, Lan Tirana ma. Po palms, placed against the amidst great applause.

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after all the guests were comfortably

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