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of the Colony, sad we have frequently Mrs. Blair desires us to state that car insisted, as the Hon. Mr. STEPHEN does No 388 was not on the Kowloon side of in his speech in the Council, that the water on November 11th when the until housing accommodation is avail motor car accident occurred at Sheung- able for all classes at a moderate rate, shui. Hongkong can never regain' its reputation as a cheap port." "Taking

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C. E. M. S: CONCERT AT CATHEDRAL HÅLL

Messrs. W. L. Pattonden and" Temple Bean are to be congratulated upon the splendid concert, which they organised The Chinese Government's failure to for the CEM.S last night. The consort a large view," the Hon. Mr. STN ald accept the terms offered by the American was held in the Cathedral Hall, which he thought it was high time that the Group of the New Consortium is said to was comfortably alled. Despite the fact "Govermanent took-in-hand a scheme of be-dlls to diainclination to agree to the shut four items had to be deleted from the scientific town planning. We have urged payment of $1.600.000, interest on the original programme, owing to the illness this on many occasions and can but German. Hukuang bonds hold in America of Mr. Middleton and the absence at marvel that the Government moves 30.

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The question Canton of Mr. Pearson, the entertainment. slowly in this direction, having regard of payment of interest on these bonds has was highly successful." to the rapid growth of the Colony and arisen, several times, but the Chinese The following is a list of the items the many evidences that it will continue Government has announced suspension.of rendered:- A series of Vandyck Photo-to grow if the Government does its part payment of such interest pending the com- | (1)—Violin, Minuet TParlour, Hitabs Toilet, and eat houses

towards reducing the very high cost of plete settlement of her claims against (9)-Pianoforte, (4), Meditation Possession November 31st. Apply to-Ho Kew Boxe, Mertory Garage Co, 61, Des Voeux gravures ildstrating Chinese living here. It is satisfactory to learn Germany in connection with the war.

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Just after nine o'clock last night there for Kowloon, a very complete town plans was much excitement in the excitement in aing has existed for many years, though the neighbourhood of Humphreys Build

A fire had broken out our satisfaction is lessoned by the informa-ings, Kowloon. tion that one of the chief objects of Among the bamboo scaffolding material

accumulated in connection with the build-1 such town planning is being largely ing of the new block of fists which are in course of erection on the site of the defeated by such speculation in land along old Wigwam Club tennis courts.

The contemplated roads as, in the words of binze was alarming for a time but it was H.E. THX GOVERNOR, makes any system soon overcome by the Fire Brigade and (4)--Song, (a) Angels Guard Thee of development in the future prohibitive the exertions of an army, of willing helpers, The fire was burning furiously in coat. Manns ought to be found to pro- for fully ten minutes before the Brigade vent this, and we think in these circum-arrived. stances that the whole question should be |considered by a Committee. Few residents will dispute the opinion expressed by the Hon. M. STEPHEN that "if anything can be certain, it-is-that the progress of Hongkong must continus' at a much greater rate in the future than in the past." We But if

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Chinese Christians of Shanghai held (5)-Recitation, The Stage Sailor

meeting last week at the Martyrs Memorial Hall under the presidency of Rev. H. K. Wong, pastor of All-Scinta Church and chairman of the Pastors Union of Shanghai. Special prayers were offered for the Pacific Conference. cablegram was ordered to be sent to Washington as follows: President Harding, Members Pacific Conference, Washington Chinese Church Union, sends greetings praying God that Con- Shanghai, representing 10.000 Christians, ference may establish righteousness, justice, peace throughout world.

Toiti

-Fon. Mr. H E Pollock (6)-Song, (a) Chanson de l'Adieu

(3) Canto d'Aprile

B Boi. (c) La Roi de Lahore

(Encore) J. Blossenek Mr. Daniel Onderwigzer. (Baritone of the Royal Opera in Amsterdam).

(7)-Humorous song. Selected.

this development is to be hampered and checked by such land speculation as will defeat town planning schemes, and by a combination of contractors whose aim is to keep the cost of building unduly high. it is a challenge to Government which DESTRUCTION OF YING TAK (9)-Pianoforte, Campanella

BY FIRE,

HOMELESS..

Almost the entire city of Ying Tak has been destroyed by fire.

Mr. J. R. Sanders has supplied the following account of the occurrence to the Canton Times:

Mr. V. C. Labrum. (8)-Soog (4) Hybreas the Cretan."

(b) When Dull Caro. Mr. T. G. Patterson.

F. Liszt Mr. Harry Ore. The accompanists were Messra Harry

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should be taken up. The advice offered. to the Council by the Hon. Mr. STEPHEN, reinforced as it is by the comments of the SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE Ore and Temple Bevin.

Addressing the audience during the Hon. Mr. H. W. BIRD on the subject of the

interval the Bishop of Victoria" (the Housing Problem, deserves earnest con-

Right Bev. Dr. Chus. R. Duppay) said sideration. We are undoubtedly gravely

that this was the first concert of its kind suffering from lack of foresight in the past

to be held in the Cathedral Hall. He and it is time that the Government took

hoped they would have many more and that the spirit of good fellowship and the lesson more to heart. The general

On the night of November 19th at brotherhood would be fostered. The idea public will hope that the Government will six thirty, a fire broke out from a drug of the concert was that people should meet and get to know one another. Hong- take due, note also of the references store. Soon the fames were beyond cou-

trol and were driven swiftly by the strong kong was growing rapidly and as the made in the speeches of Unofficial Mem wind from building to building until place grew it became harder to know bers on the subject of the taxation of the the entire city was almost destroyed. people. He had experienced this diff

In conclusion ha Colony which do not support its own The burning went on all night. Next culty only recently.. view that the Colony is lightly taxed. The morning the city was a heap of ashes and are a bearty welcome to the Bev. E. C. E. Hon. Mr. Las ventured to repeat the crumbling bricks. I passed over the ruins Spencer, sub-dean, Holy Trinity Cathe

in the afternoon, going along the main dral, Shanghai, who was present at u ELIA-At Government Civil Hospital, warning already submitted by the Cham-stracta of the city, and saw that not a

on November 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. ber of Commerce that a balt should be single store was left in the city. B.8. Etrax, a daughter. [1756called in the levy of increased taxation,"store with many of their goods were con- sumed in the fames. Not only the stores, PEREIRA-At Shanghai, on November 5th, and the Hon. Mr. STEPHEN suggested that but many of the resident sections have

to Mr. and Mr. V. F. PREZIRA, D daughter.

I

PHONE NO. 18:

BIRTHS,

DEATHS." JOHNSTON-At the Isolation Hospital, Shanghai, on November 10th, Jons NEIL (JACK), eldest son of Inspector and Mrs. Gro. Joansroy, aged 20 years and 10 months.

entertainment!

The

the

"WARWICK COMEDY CO.

Three short comedies and what was

At least seven-tenths of the city was burned.

All night long the Hames raged. The described as a "Bridge" thrill was the people struggled to save a few of their fare provided at the Theatre Royal last things, and many of them did well tonight and examples given from the pens midst of the flames. The exact number Stanley Houghton and J. M. Barrie, escape with their lives but some fell in the of such well-known playwrights

The former has written firmer stuff than.. af lives killed by the fire is not known,

working on the lines adumbrated in his gone too. speech it might be possible to remit a considerable percentage of the present taxation. At present, however, the Government shows but little inclination to work on the businesslike lines the Hon. LAY. At the Peak Hospital, on Novem-Mr. STEPHEN suggested.

GEORGE LAY. ber 15th, WILLIAM beloved husband of BeaSIE B. LAY. Commissioner of Customs, aged 50.

The Hon. Sir. Paul Chater returned to Funeral will pass the monument to- day, at 4.45 p.m.

[1769 the Colony from Shanghai yesterday by Lorgs At Shanghai, on November 11th, the Empress of Japan. a

HENRIQUE Josz, aged 24 years WILSON. At the Isolation Hospital,

Shanghai, on November 10th. GEORGE HANEY WILSON (British Cigarette Co.), aged 25 years. HONGKONG CHICE: 10, Des Voux Ru.. O. LONDON OFFICE: 131, FIT STEET, E.C.

The Daily Press.

-THE SUPREME NEEDS OF

HONGKONG.

Judge C. S. Lobingier, of the U.S. Supreme Court for China, is expected to return to Shanghai at the beginning of December.

The Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, Chief Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, was passenger for Shanghai by the Siberia Maru which

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Immediate help is necessary for these his "Phipps" and "Fancy Free" which homeless and helpless which number were the two fresh items submitted. In several thousands. Unless they are sup the former we have an Admirable Crich- plied with food and clathing (as the ton of an accommodating Butler willing severe winter is approaching), many will to provide the cause" for a proposed doubtless be starved. Help ought to be divorce between his master and mistress. rendered to these people speedily from In this, Mr. Thorpe-Mayne was the ideal other sections until they are able to get Butler, submissive, sure, and showing no adjusted as it will take time for the home signs of chagrin when his almost accepted less and helpless to start life anew. Never such a calamity has happened in their history.

Any lady argentleman who is interest ed in philanthropic work, may write to The the Baptish Mission, Yingtak. mission's building is located West of the city, and hence escaped the flames.

PASSION PLAY "1922.

services, were declined by a wilful and

was an excellent foil in this witty, if extravagant woman. Miss Thorpe-Mayne impossible, playlet.

A Grand Guignol has hitherto been unknown in Hongkong at least under this name. The play is not necessarily

the thing in such pieces. It is the acting the which must count assisted by appurtenances thereto. In a slight inci- dent of, a' gambler having made a pro- mise to God not to touch a card after a HONGKONG, NOVEMBIE 16TH, 1991, left yesterday.

phenomenal series of games, and being The Ministry of Agriculture and Com- The announcement is made that the induced to play against his will and con- merce has authorized the charter of the world-famous Passion Play is to be heldiction of disaster in so doing. Mr. Peking Tramway Company and has neti.at Oberammergau on the following dates Thorpe Mayne gave a piece of acting in 1922-May 14th, 21st, 25th and 9th, which it is no diché to say has seldom fiod the Governor of the Metropolitan June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th and 28th, July been equalled in Hongkong. He provided 2nd ath, 16th, 23rd, 26th and 30th, the necessary thrill in his crash to the district to this effect. be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays PUBLIC grievances in so far as the

August 2nd, 6th, 9th, 18th, 15th, 20th, Boor, and the agonised shriek of his wife between bbo

of 10,45 km and noon досл

The demons To celebrate the opening of the Pacific 23rd, 27th and 30th and September 3rd, added the finishing touch. Government may be considered respon- within the free storage period.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods sible for them, usually get a "good Conference a general holiday was declared 10th, 17th and 24th

As a rule this wonderful spectacle is tration at the close was most cordial.

To-night "Brown Sugar" is to be given, have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods airing" in the Legislative Council when by the Peking Government. Chinese held at intervals of five years. but, owing SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE ing undelivered after the 19th Nov, the annual Budget, comes up for discus-public offices, such as the Railways, Post to the war, there has been no perform.

will be subject to

ance since 1910. The play is divided into the Steamer must be sion, and the debate on Monday formed Office, etc., were closed for the day. All Caine undersigned on or before no exception to the general rule in this

two parts of seven acts each. The per: presented to the

Both President Eru and Premier Chints p., with an interval of two hours formances commence "at 8 a.m. and end the 3rd Dec., or they will not be recognized.

respect. It was a very interesting dia cussion, embracing a multitude of topics, Yun-peng dispatched personal telegrams for luncheon.

of condolence to the family of the late Every mostly of wide public intercat Unofficial Member had personal views to Mr. Hara, Prime Minister of Japan, 4 put before the Government supplement well as official expressions of sorrow to ary to the united views presented on the Foreign Offico.

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their behalf by the Senior Unofficial Two well-known Shanghai sportamen Member. Not the least interesting of who saved money by going up river dur the many speeches was that made by the ing the Races, says the N.-C. Daily News, Hoa, Mr. STEPHEN who invited the con-shot two foe specimens of the Cypnopsis

STOWAWAY SENT TO PRISON

"

William Harris was charged before Mr. G. N. Orme, yesterday morning with The chief interest of the spectacle is having stowed away on the Silver State.

Inspector Spear said that the accused its pageantry, and the devoted sincerity of the actors and actresses, who in ordi- was found in the firemen's quarters after nary day life are mostly people of the vessel had left Honolulu. He was a bamble stations. Originally the Passion deserter from the United States Army. Play was held in the village church, but He had been taken him before the Amer when the throng of spectators grew larger ices Consul, who would have nothing to and larger, performances were held in do with him.

The Magistrate (to defendant): Why the open air. The width of the present open-air stage is almost three times that do you want to come here tort

Defendant I have no particular rea of the Faris Opera House. The whole of

ments of the weather.

J

TYPHOON WARNINGS.

sideration of the Council to a few of the cygnoides near Minghong on Sunday the auditorium is covered, the sides being o Bentence of one month's imprisonment wider aspects of the Colony's finances. last. The weighed 20 lb. sach and, it is opened or closed according to the require with hard labour was passed We find these views especially interesting reported; ara even better eating than the Arrangements are now being made for coming as they do from one who is com

common Christmas ġocso.

the accommodation of the large number paratively new to the Colony, because they

of spectators who will travel from all Many fires have occurred recently in parts of the world to the picturesque are a striking endorsement of opinions

The following telegrams have been. and suggestions which have found expres Canton. Five were reported on Sunday Bavarian village next year, where the placed at the disposal of Messrs. Thos aton in the columns of, the Hongkong one of them resulting in the destruction houses of the principal actors have been received by the American Consulate Daily Press for some years past. There of 60 houses. We gather from the Can Cook & Son, who, as before, have been General, Hongkong, from the Manila is no doubt whatever that the enormous ton Times that the insurance companies appointed sole Official Travel Agents to. Observatory increase which has taken place in the have been very hard hit by recent fires the Passion Play Committee, and who are arranging to have their own Office at cost of living in the last fifteen years in Two of the mall companies have gone Ober Ammergau and for-interpreters in Hongkong is due primarily to the out of business, while others are uniform to render assistance to passeng pressure on the housing accommodation critical condition.”

ers travelling with thoir tickets.

16 deg. Lat. N., moving W (1) Typhoon in about 115 deg. Long. E.

(2) Typhoon 8.E. of Meiacosaima, möv

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