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$1:00 EACH.

GENTS' WEB & LEATHER

BELTS

$1.00 EACH.

ASSORTED BATH SOAPS

3 FOR $1.00.

COLOURED BORDERED

CASEMENT CLOTH

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CRETONNES

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H.R.H. PRINCE GEORGE ARRIVES KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY. DISAPPOINTMENT FOR CROWD ON WORKING EXPENSES EXCEED, THE

WHARF.

ENTERTAINMENT AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE

REVENUE.

The annual Report on the British section of the Kowloop-Canton Railway contains the following table showing the

Year.

1920 1921

Gross Rrcripts.

Working Expenses.

$320, 176, 10

$157,144.04

803,050.77

307,991.06

$10,983,75

662,144.35

474,791.78

393,513,13

507,814,42

H.R.H. Prince George, who is on his] resulta of the past five years:- way. North to join H.M.S. Hawkini, arrived in Hongkong yesterday morning" on the, P. & O. as Jalưa, The Malwa was due to arrive at ten o'clock, and by, that time may residents hail gone to the whart at Kowloon in order to witness the arrival of the Prince.

The Malum coming through Lyemin, was first seen very shortly after ten, and as she steamed up the Harbour the nam- ber of Europeans on the wharf began to increase.

19 ...... 1023 ******

1924 "......

490, 180.15

'It will be seen that the working cx- penses exceeded the revenus last year by 87,629.27. The suspension for prac tically the whole year of through and joint traffic was responsible Mar this.

Mr. Winslow' writes:—

The year 1991 has witnessed no change for the better in the prospects of the Railway. The disturbances in Canton and Kwangtung Province, which began in January, 1993, continued throughout the whole of the year.

When just off the Naval Anchorage the reach slowed down, and the Government launch Freturn slipped alongside. The

An attempt was made on September party on the launch then went aboard

fatto risume the running of the slow and meg His Royal Highness. The party through trains, but this was discontinued was composed of Capt. Neville (H..after 10 days.

The receipts, under through and the Governor's A.D.C.), H:E. the. Offer

traffic for joint sectional Temporarily Commanding the Troops assunted to only $1.922.01. as compared the year (Colonel F. S. Montague Bates, with $130,447.25 for the previous year,

M.G.. .8.0.). Major J. Macready, D.S.O., and Comodore Stirling, aeroan panied by his Secretary (Pay-Lieut. Churchur). The launch proceeded Murray Pier, where a car was waiting and His Hoyal Highness was then enn- -dactefte-Cwertunent House...

waited The crowd on the wharf patiently for the Malin to come along- side, and when it became known that the Priner was not on board, there were many expressions of keen disappointment.

A POPULAR PASSENGER, During the trip the Prince appears to haye been a great favourite, and un- doubtedly he was very popular. In a gymkhana held on the upper deck, the Prince entered for. everything, and did well in all the competitions. At a fancy dress hall, his impersonation of an Arabian Sheik won first prize. He took part in all the dances held in the first Class, and when the second class passen- gers invited the first to join with them in a dance, His Royal Highness present- ed the prizes During the trip he played leck bennis and bricket nearly all day long, and in the evening played bridge with anyone who happened to be in the smoke room. Thus Prince Georg on golden-ppinions all round.

and 500,814.90 for 100, the last year during which traffe was normal.

The position as regards the retention of British section rolling stock by the Chinese section has improved, a number of goods wagons being returned. There now only to wagons held by the Chinese section.

PASSENGER TRAFFIC,

Through and joint sectional passen. gers carried were as follows:-

14 1999 Pasacugern book÷

ed by stations in British sec- tion to stations in China in- cluding Low 525,111 Passengers book-

ed at stations

China in-

in

to stations in

1921,

350,710

"cluding Lowu

British Terri- try. 122,909

240,152 The local passengers carried follows:-

1029, 1923.

line

SPECIAL EXPENDITURE,

were

KAIPING COAL FOR ALL PURPOSES

HOME FACTORY

AND BUNKERS

POWER

• HOUSE, TUGS & LOCOS

THE KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION,.

Head Office:-TIENTSIN.

Agents:- DODWELL & CO., LTD., Hongkong.

S.C.A'S REPORT. TRIBUTE PAID TO DISTRICT WATCHMEN,

"OUR" CABARET."

A TALENTED COMPANY AT THE

THEATRE, 'ROYAL..

A clever and versatile little band of The report of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs for the year 1924 contains much performers who present an entertainment type so popular of information of interest to the gereral of the intimate commanity. -

inte in London and elsewhere, are the Tribute is paid to the District Watch- į members of the company known "Ow men Committee and to the District Cabaret who gave the first of a st-t watchmen themselves. Ou this sabject series of performances at the Theatre

Royal last night... the report states:

The District Watchmen Committee met The entire entertainment has been" on 12 orasions; the average attendance devised and staged by Mesars. Reginald heing 12 The loyal advice and assistance Selleck and Charles Chamier, and it is of the Committee (which deals with every presented under the auspices of James kind of question affecting the Chinese McGrath, Ltd. Last night the audience Community) continues to ht of the approved of it highly and applauded greatest value to the Clovertinent, every item heartily.

The information is added that. The total strength of the District Watchmen 169,74 Force at the end of the year was 199 while the approved establishment is 192. The number of convictions secured by the For: ce was 498 as compard with, 39 in 1993 and 288 in 1994

In view of the rapid development of the Colony and the increase in its population, 157,115 it has been felt for some years that the were

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Most of the items, merited this appre ciation, especially the contributions of Jan Caryll and Delyse (dancers), Miss Madge Carter, who sings charmingly, and Mr. Frank Mine, comedian who is really funny, Some of the material with which he was provided last night was hardly as sparkling as it might have been, but Mr. Milne got the utmost out. of it.

as strength of the District Watch" Forec It is the very essence of "Cabaret" should he raised, the report proceeds. In ta Franco-Americanism of modern ex- March an ofheer, Sergeant McLellan, was traction to signify short turus per- Main lin..... 639,700 931,001 1,177,234 detailed from the regular police, and at formed before an audience who are Farling branch

tached to this department for special work, either, eating or drinking, or both) is 52,431 --73,885. 82,500 in charge of the regular duties and won that it should be rapid in movement, GOVERNOR'S AT HOME.T The local passenger receipts mounted detective members of the Force. The and that the items should follow one an At Alvernment House yesterday an 10 $32,042.68, or $77,729.03 more than in "pportunity was taken to recruit 20 more other without loss of time.. Hence, even men. thus raising the total of men to with the aid of a programme it is well- informal lancheon party took place in the previous year.

122. In order to meet the increased ex-

nigh impossible at the end of a fairly order to give the leading residents, of

penditure thus involved, the voluntary long performance to retain any parti the Colony an opportunity of meeting The amount provided for the year 1924 subscription rate paid by Chinesa shops enlarised, recollection of each individual the Prince. To this function the mem-under special expenditure was $1,006,414, was increased by one-quarter per vent

iteni. bers of the Executive and Legislative and ring the year at various times with effect from July the 1st. The result Suffice it to say that Our Cabaret" Councils were invited.

votel, making a of Sergeant McLellan's appointment has is very cheers show, well staged, and Later in the day, H.. the Governor other amounts

been to stimulate in a satisfactory man- "at hoia to residents of the total of $1.05.402.01.

A sum of $400,000 was included for the ser, the men under his charge, while at well performed by the whole of the com- Coliny and there was a very large gather-

In the early part, of last night's per- new locomotives, but the same time the essential character of ing Those present were:

The Hon. purchase of 4

the District Watch Force has been in no Colonial Secretary (Sir Claud Severn), 8134,334.71 was not required, as the com

way sacrificed. With regard to the workformance, the audience applauded with Sir Erie and Lady Stuart Taylor, Sir tract price was less than the estimate.

of the whirlwind "hold up order by Henry and Lady Pollock, Sir Henryland in March did not arrive, so that

The 6 new carriages ordered from Eng of the detective branch of the Force, et vigour areaily admirable dance

which has greatly increased in import Colla, the Hon. Mr. Mcl. Messer, Hon. Mr. 1. W. Tratman, the Han. Mr. only $250.26 was required, and $149,749.74 nnce during the last few years, splendid Jan Caryll and Delyse," and ducts be work has again been done by Inspector tween Miss Midge Carter and Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Holyoak, the Hon. Mr.ision-for-50-few-30-ton conrred Appleton throughout the year, and his in. Reginald Selleck, who plays the pinn

delightfully and sings, pleasantly, also pending retirement will he a severe loss

some really funny little sketches, tendent of Police was on occasion present by invitation at the Councils of the Come the plots. of which it would not be to this department. The Captain Superin- pleased the house mightily.

fair to give away, Mr. Frank Milnes Miss Gertrude Clegg, called forth roars of laughter.

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the

and Mrs. H. T. Creasy, the Hon, Mr.

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and Mrs II. W. Bird, the Hon. Dr. goods wagons was made, but as the actual Chow Shou Son, the Mr. H. Kotewall, as it was decided to use 10 of these under R. Addison, the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. east was less than the estimate, and also

LABOUR.

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оралу.

Special mention should be made of a

Marchet, in which the singers (Madge very pretty singing and dancing act, Carter and Charles Chamier) and the dancers (Caryll and Delyse) received a positive ovation.

Altogether a very enjoyable evening's entertainment.

SUPREME COURT..

CHINESE PROBATE CASE ONCE MORE ADJOURNED.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Piercy, Dr. frames for mail bogirs which did not remittee, and it is satisfactory to note the quire bodywork, the expenditure under and Mrs. John R. Craig, Dr. and Mrs. this head was $51,064.14 less than the colвe co-operation between the two forces Muriel Varra, Mr. Selleck, and Mis Newton, Mr. Oswald C. Womack, Mr.

A site was granted by the Government and Mrs LH. Hopkins. Major and sam included in the estimates.

The stealwork required for the exten-

For the new District Watchmen Quarters Mrs. Hattersley Smith, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. de Rome, Mr. I, dowson, Mr. Tsion to workshops did not arrive in time at Yaumati, and plans had been prepared.

of the year. Wallin, Mr. and Mrs. J. Morris, Mrs. to enable the work to be completed and and were under consideration at the end W Jackson, Rev. T. B. Powell, Dr. A. 30,172,72 of the vote of $60,000 was un- G. M. Severn, Rev. G. M. Spada, M.Axpended. Mr. J. L. McPherson, M. W. K. Rey Sidings for ashes, foce yard, and the

A list is given of trades in which dispute nolds, Mr. A. H. Hollingsworth, Mrs. ertension to sidings at loce yard, and

arose during 1994 calling for investigation 6. D. R. Black, Mrs. H. Breland, also the erection of sidespers to Bridge by the department. With the exception of Mr. A. S. D. Causland, Mr. S. . Hill, were not completed at the end of the the moulders' strike, there was no ass Mr. nd Mrs. W. Ironside, Mr. P. W year, and on this account, sums amount difficulty in reaching t settlement, aki Greene, Mr. and Mrs. T. Dallin, Missing to $20,800.23 were not required. *** though in every case there was' a certain Marie, F. Lawrence, the Rev. Father Indents for additional machines" for Luigi Bauchio, Miss E. A. Girling, carpenters shop, spares for locomo amount of intimidation, and it was neces The moulders' strike was a more difficuit V. Courthial (French Consul) Mr. and tives, new water tank and tower at Kowsary to give District Watch protection. Mrs. II. Green. The Bishop, of Victoria foon Station were sent home, but as the affair, affecting as it did all Europens The probate action concerning ther and Mrs. Dappuy, Air. and Mrs J 5. material did not arrive in the Colony dock-yards including the Naval Yard as Willingham, Mr. Walter Brown, Major before the end of the year, a sum of well as all the Chinese yards and found. goods of Chari Yui (deceased) in which. Willson, Mr. Cerveira de Albuquerque $14,886.88. lapsed and also 50,903 which ries. After nearly 3 months the Chinese the concubine denies the right of Chan Consul for Portugal), Mr. and Mrs. was provided for the purchase of turn owners" reached a compromise with the Yeung to a grant of letters of adminis

stilea Kowloon, 8tation. W. O. Lambert, Miss Davis, Lieut.-Col,

men; and before 4 months had elapsed tration was continued in the Supreme aud Mrs. F. Hagley Bell, Mr. and Mrs. After deducting a sum of $2,47.70 work was resumed at the European yards Court yesterday, before the Chief Jus Walter G. Joseph, Mies H. D. Styer, being proeeds by wale of condemned also, the demands of the men being dropptice (Sir Henry Collan). The claim is Mr. A. Quint Prior, Dr. and Mrs, Estorns and machinery, the incunt ex ed. It should be said that the employers being made on the ground that plaints. P Minett. Mr. A. Ernest F. Kili,Mr. pended was $819,575.34.

showed the greatest readiness to examine is the only adult next of kin and is. and Mrs. W. H. Newman, Capt. G. E..

the question of moulders' rates of pay therefore, the rightful guardian of the and their ability, or otherwise to pay more two sons. Oxspring. M. Henri du Courthial, Dr. and Mrs. W. B. A. Moore, Mrs.

Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C, with. Mr. A. H.

In view of competition outside Hong Hollingsworth and Miss Joyce Hollings

kong; and the Europene owners main Elsley Zeitlyn (instructed by Mr. J. A. worth, Miss E. M. Paterson, Mr. and REACHED HONGKONG IN SIXTY tained, and based their argument on care- Gordon Lenak) appeared for the plai

Mr. N. Mathieson, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Fenton-Raven, Mr. and Mrs. James Reid. Mr. E. Roadley Dovey, Mr. E. S.

DERBY RESULT, :

bourde

SECONDS.

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The result of the Derby was signalled over the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company, Limited's systems in the following times:-*

Wellingtony Sydney, Mel

Do acconds Adelaide, Hongkong, Zanzi-

bar...

e0 seconds. Bombay, Darban...

30 seconds Alexandria, Cape Town, Rio, Buenos Aires, Val partiso

..

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ful figures, that it was econmically im tiff, and Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., with passible merely to raise the rate of daily Mr. F. C. Jenkin (instructed by Mr. pay without a corresponding increase in H. K. Woo) appeared for the defend- out-put. They accordingly drew air. Jenkin argued that the cons bonus scheme based on out-put which was calculated to

to give

dubstantial increase passionate mother was in Chinese he an to the employees. The scheme, however, titled to the rights of a natural mother. was not favoured by the men who reiterat. That, he said, was the only question con- their request for a direct increase in tested between the partics, and if or the daily pay. A deadlock was thus reached, death of a principal wife and the husband but in the end, as stated, work was quiet had regarded an inferior wife as the

principal ly resumed.

wife, giving her the charge of Workers in other trades in which dis. the children, it would be a curious thing 15 seconds, putes arose were:Boy Workers, Female if this woman were not to be regarded. Hemp Bag Makers, Kelly and Walsh Comes the kiljut or tinfong wile if she pasitors, Steam Luntry Ironers Ries survived her husband.

Carter, Miss H. G. Lacey, Mr. F. 3. de Rome. Mr. and Mrs. T. 5. Whyte Smith, Mr. and Mrs. G. Kenneth Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Jackman, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wood, Engineer Capt. E. G. Pullot, Mr. J. Wedlake, Engineer Com. H. B. Sears, Engineer Captain and Mrs. E. G. Pallet, Engineer Lieut. Com and Mrs. Stanley Hocken, Mr. Wah P. Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Fitz Henry, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Van Andel; Capt. and Mrs J. O Carpenter, Mr 1. T. Bugram (Acting Consul-General for Siam), Miss M. Sloan. Mis Norab Wentworth, Professor L. Forster, Mrs Alexander Mackenzie, Mrs Norman L H. Railton, and Messrs. S. W. Teo, Li T: Fang, Li Shun Fan. Ho Kwong. Mok Kon Sang, J. M. Wong, Li Bing Kui, Li Po Kwai, Chan Harr Ho Wah Sang, Mok Man Chee. B. Wong Tape Linng Bbih Hsu, Fung Ping, Shan, Bo Kom Tong, Lo Chung Ku Ma Chui Chiu, Chao Tin Shao. Au Lim Trun, Chau Siu Ki. To Ste Tuen, Tsang Foo, Prino: George leaves Hongkong Bat Wong Ping Sun. Chan Tung. Shang, Linoon to-day on the sa fair, bound for Yik Mai, Simon The Yan. Au Long Hin, Shanghai. He will return to the Colony T.K. Moz. B.A.. Li You Ton. Mok in June when H.M.S. Haskins comes Ching, Li Koon Chun.

Bouth to take on board the new Admiral

(Continued at foot of next, Column.)

The

PRINCE AT REPULSE BAY. Last night, the Prince visited the Bepulse Bay Hotel for, dinner, party comprised Commodoro and Mre Stirling and Mise Stirling, Captain Néville (F.E. the Governor's A.D.C.), Lieut. Halsey sad Fay Lieut. Churcher (Secretary to the Commodore).

TO DEPART TODAY.

at Singapore.

carrying coulies, Painters, Lard Boilers, The case was adjourned until this mom

ing. and Moulders.

RHYMES OF THE ROADS.

III.

KIMBERLEY ROAD.

Kimberley Road is in Kowloon,

If it's not up now, it will be soon. But don't suppose when you set it so, It's the Kowloon Residents Diamond Col You'll probably find you're nearer right, If you marmur Drains" of!!! Electric