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THN HONGKON DATEX

EATURDAY

SEPTEMBE

INTIMATION

COW & GATE

MILK

FOOD.

that the INDIAN GOVERNMENT

RETURN OF THE HONAM

AN UNEVENTFUL TRIP

NO CARGO UNLOADED:

Thousands of Chinese clustered around by patiently waiting their opportunity the Hongkong, Canton and Macro Steam that the Chinese passengers wars able to boat Co.'s Wharf, yesterday afternoon, to get on board. Whes suuch appeared await the return of the Honam from to be out of the way for a few minutes Canton, but if they expected to have the a sampan would come alongsido quickly WE have just been advised opportunity of welcoming back many of sad in this way the 30 odd Chinese

their friends and relatives from that passengers were secured for the city they were disappointed The Honam to Hongkong. berthed about 4.30 and reported an enthe packages of silk forming the tirely uneventful voyage. She brought cargo, alt came from Shameen, and were back with her 70 packages of silk, s con- brought on board by the launches owned siderable quantity of mail matter and by the foreign firms. 64 passengers. 30 of whom were Euro- According to all acounts everything was peans, mostly Russians, and the remain-quiet and peaceful in Canton Foreign- der Chinese.

ers move freely along the Band and the rickahn.coolies appear particularly de sirous of securing them as fares. There does not seem to be any sign of anti foreign feeling certainly no case molestation has been reported.

have kive a Contract for

COW GATE MILK FOOD

On the upward trip the Honen carried be Supplied to Hospitals some twenty tons of Chinese cargo, co

prising a packages and 180 passengers all of whom with the exception of four ithroughout India.

or five were Chinese. She did not proceed to her wharf at Canton but anchored of. Shameen. No cargo boat came alongside so that it was impossible to unload any of her freight which bas conse, quently been brought back to Hong kong.

This is Eloquent Testimony

to the Purity and Excellence

This Food Unsurpassed Thurs were no untoward incidents of

for Infants and Invalids.

OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.

SOLE AGENTS & DISTRIBUTORS:

WATSON

Co., Limited.

HOTEL

SHANGHAI.

Absolutely Fireproof

A Residence Hotel of the better class, catering to a discri

public.

Perfect service and every convenience known to the highest-class Hotels. Every room is o cool outside TOOM, with private bath and modern" plumbing.

TARIFE:

AMERICAN PLAY Single Me: $7.00 to $10.00 Double $12.00 to $18.00 Monthly Rates from. $150,00 up

Excellent Crill and Ball Room in connection with the Hotel.

Personally managed by

JACQUES KLASS.

TELEGRAMS "Plaza” SHANGHAL PLAZA Porters meet Stexmers and Trains

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any description, except that the vessel. was carefully picketed, Launches con- taining the strike pickets circled round and and round practically all the time the boat was at anchor. These launches kept sampans at a distance, and it was only

LOCAL SPORT."

WEEK-END BASEBALL,

Four League mantenes are down for de cision this week-end,

Today at 2.30 pin the Volunteers will meet the Filipinos and at 4.30 the Chinese will be opposed to the Americans...

On Sunday at p.m. South China will oppose the Indians, and at 4 pm the Filipinos will meet the Japanese.

ALTER

GATHERING

Navn} Yard, lait, evening, when a was given by the Imperia

the proceeds of which were in the Ministaring Children's Longus (Naya Yard Branch) Commodore Stirling. C.B., RN, kindly gaye: per- Eission that the concert should be held on his tennis court He had also allowed. the party to use the RN, Theatre for rehearsals

The stage which had been erected «Madura), Morrissey, M.BF., R.N., and B.N., was beautifully set with coloured scenes and out draped

All around the tannia Union Jack court, strea of variegated col were suspended. There was something novel, and charming about the surround- angs

of

The Honor leaves again for Canton this morning, and although no defnite instructions have, yet been issued on the subject it is possible that on this scoond trip, she will proceed direct to the Company's wharf there taking with her a large number of bags of mail. In all probability she will return to Hongkong

on Sunday afternoon

The results of the first experimental voyage were not epoch making as far as re-opening trade was concerned but the Company's officials are well satisfied with them

The concert party, under the direction of Mr. Burrows, noquitted themselves well. There was little that was new in the items of the programme; the majority

being akin to the miscellany of duets, sketches, and ludicrous scenes and songs

which are included in the programmes of the usual pierrot troupes. There was, however, something new and artistic in their costumes being of vivid green and yellow

of the men, Mr. Barrows was easily the best actor, the funny man," 23 the comedian is usually called. The more ludicrous a comedian can make himself, the better motor he is supposed to be.. abilities, then Mr. Burrows acquitted If this is the acme of a comedian's

himself well. Of the Indies, Miss May

Gaubert wa

was decidedly the best pierotta and singer. She has success. fully mastered the characteristics necessary for a pierotte. In every- thing she did, he acted and sang delightfully, and more particularly in a song entitled, Laughter Baby' for the rendering of which she was loudly ap Concluding, the chairman said that the plauded, and after, which she was pre- auditors recommended that a book besented with a bouquet by a pretty little issued to record stand receipts, showing girl in the audience. Mrs. W. B. Flem- number of tickets issued and the amounting also sang sweetly. The other two obtained, this sum to be initialled by ladies who sang, Miss Eva Finlay and the member of committee who received it Mrs. F. Lawrence, were also good. Of the from the collector. He then moved the gentlemen, Mr. W. G. Anderson was the adoption of the report and statement of best singer, and with "My Dreams," he

Inought off one of the hits of the even accounts.

ing.

Mr. J. Ralston seconded and the pro- position was carried unanimously.

The Chairman then proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. J. B. Hamilton for the excellent work he had done through the season. The proposition was carried with acclamation

BABLEM WAAR * 15

The most ludjerous and amusing item

the evening was Three Clerical Estors, performed by Messrs Bert Bur-- rows, Vic. Blundell and W. G. Anderson, The mocking of parsons never seems to be missing in pierrot programmes, but seldom naes such a mock characterization been

applauso

WATER POLO-AT VR.Ü. Nine trains have entered the Water QUESTION OF NEW BUILDING played better by any three local commed- Tolo League, these being the Victoria Re Mr. Logan said that a point with re-ians This was the most hilarious item creation Club (9), K.B.S. FP (9),ference to the club house had cropped of the evening, and received the most Surreys, Imbrane, Carlisle, Tamar and up at the last committee meeting, when Hermes. Each team will meet only once it was proposed that the present club The little Misses Doreen Smith, wing to the limited time available. The house should be extended at a cost of from Audrey Steel, and Ireno Deacons danced draw takes place at the V.R. C. on Tues 3200 to 2300. He thought that it could gracefully. The first two won much day, where all matches will be played: :

be extended about 0 to 8 fert. He did applause in a little song scona, entitled not think that the time had yet come to the Wooden Hil'tree" At the first fête of the season to-night

a feature of the entertainment will be water polo match between the Volunteer Defence Corps and H.M.S. Hermes. The Lyric Band will provide the music for the danes will will follow the fête."

HONGKONG FOOTBALL OLUB.

QUESTION OF NEW BUILDING"

DISCUSSED."

put up a permanent club house Con. ending, he said that he would like to have the opinion of the members concern ing its feasibility but he knew that the committee were not prepared to go to beavy expenditure

Mr. Jordain asked whether they would be given permission by "Govern- ment to erect a permanent stand; where- upon the Chairman said that it was not possible natil Morrison Hill was remov

The sunual meeting of the Hongkong Mr. Jordain then suggested that exten- Football Club was held at Jardine'ssions should be made on the present Board Room yesterday evening, when Mr. W. Logan presided

structure, up to a cost of $1,000

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RUBBER SHARES.

LATEST QUOTATIONS. Mesars Carroll Bros have received eable advice from Singapore that Rubber how quoted at $1.25 per 1 and that the Tamilar Rubber Estater, Ltd have declared a final dividend of 19 per coût.

The following are the quotations for The whole troupe consisted of Messrs. rubber shares which they received at the Bert Burrows, Vic Blundell, Harold saine, Tincer, W. G. Anderson, Mrs. W B Fleming, Mrs. F. Lawrence, Misses Eva Finlay, May Gaubert, Doreen Smith, Audrey Steel and Irene Descon, whilat Mr. W. R. Fleming was at the pinna. -

✪ MOTOR ACCIDENTS. TRUCK AND TRAM-CAR COLLISION.

COOLIE'S SEVERE INJURIES,

Mr. R. W. Lee, the treasurer, said that Two motor accidents occurred yester the question had been brought up day one at Des Voeux Bond and the other several times Three outstanding suggest Praya East

The 38th report and statement of ac counts, 1924-25 were submitted. The tions had come before the committer, whe In the first accident, Lo Ka, a ricksha port stated that forty-eight new members ther it was possible to get a new club-coolie whilst attempting to cross the had joined the club during last season, house, whether a temporary asbestos street near the Western Market, was but noveral members had also resigned. structure should be erected, and thirdly knocked down by a car, and sustain- The total membership was 319. The to whether the present mataled should be of severe injurica to both legs. He was cords of the first and resersu teams show extended. Ho suggested that the com- removed to the Government Civil- Hos. ed that the first eleven Snished, third inmittee should enquire the cost of putting, pital, in a critical condition. the league whilst the reserves were 8th up temporary building of asbestos, or With regard to the Rugby Section, it extend the new matabed. He did not stated that the players acquitted them selves creditably. During the senson several games in aid of charity were play fed and 12,106.05 were realized.

think that $1,000 would cover it

Mr. Bishop suggested that the matshed should be extended. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

Mr. Lee acid that the matter rested on A FAVOURABLE REPOST. how long they were to be in the present The Chairman, in moving the adoption Mr. J. McCubbin said that he thought of the report, said that the accounts for that the present clab-bouse should be or 1024 showed that the assets of the club tended. LONDON BUYING AGENTS ad increased by #030.48 and all surplus The Chairman suggested that the matter We offer you our servicon ar buying funds had been placed on a £and deposit should be left to the incoming committee agenta for Brathas or Continental goods at 4 per cent per annum whilst suf- to do what they could. He said that the Letablished in 1844 bad thoroughly up toficient to cover next year's preliminary new matahed last year cast $850 and Mr.

altamed by making our customers infants our Art Ame Fire expenses had been restained in the current Hamilton had induced the contractor to account. Continuing, the Chairman said put it up this year for the same price. expert buyers daferent departamentida, Cat every cam of goods giving our gates and stand receipts, but they had The Chairman's suggestion that the in enstomers all the nuraninge of wide bean less last year because the Chinese coming committee should do what they culier wat did not play in the Club a ground, Bud bold with regard to the building was

ab lowest prizes and

criptions had, however, and acceded to there was a sum due to the Club from KETVER SON & CO

Tundonig: Tet":1864

date, our success

KANAYIB greatest that Chintse matches brought in larga In normal-times it would cost $800,0

THERAPION THERAPION THEF

the Association in respect of uw of the

ELECTION OF OFFICIALS

Club a ground for the Shanghai SoccerThe following officials wer Interport match, payment of which had the present been delayed because of the strike. The Logan V expenditure abowed, a considerable de Chairman,

There had been increased cost Mr. R. W.

the stand which was McTavish and strength, The Com Rodger

of

mitten

ved that the only accounts Bugger

to be balanced would be the figures

the bank books on June 30th which Forsy

excluded some "small items in the Jung

Alected for

CaptainMC

GPLammert

The driver of the car was detained.

ATRAM AND TRUCK-

In the second mishap a tram and motor truck were involved. The motor truck

in front, closely followed by the tram-car, when the truck driver had use to pull up suddenly, so as to stoid knocking down a man who was crossing the tram track There was not sufficient time for the tram-car driver to pull up, and in consequence the tram crashed into the rear part of the truck. The wood- work of the truck was damaged, but no

was hurt

H.V.D.C.

ANNUAL MUSKETRY COURSEN

The current orders of the Hang Volunteer Defence Corp state tant

manal musketry course is bein

Company at SE

D. Adams O, W. Es Lieut. Ki

and M. Websters

nd

Course

time

Alor Gajahs

BOY CLERKS II

NEW SCHEME OU

result of the experience gained from the nlistment working of the scheme for the of boys in the Royal Air apprentices, a scheme has been drawn up on broadly similar lines for the entry of well educated boys Jor clerical dut

The clerical work the Royal Air Force, particularly that conne pay and atores, accounting, cal telligence and accuracy, and a capauty for readily assimilating instruction, and a good standard of education is therefore, required Candidates must, ba physically fit between the ages of 154 "and. must be of pure European descent and the sons of natural born or natur British subjecta. A pamphlet (Air Ligation 1109) containing the detailed ro gulations can be obtained

From the Secretary, Air House, Kingsway,

Straits.

(31.80

Amalgamated Malays Ayer Moleks Ayer Panas Balgownies Bassetts. Bakit Jelutongs Bukit Katils,

1.20

9.25

10.00

4:20

1.20

1.15

$1.85

Changkat Serdangs

8.10.

Glenealies

2:10

Indragiris

8.50

Jerams

:10

Jimahs

1.80

Kedahs

320

Kempa

6:50

Last night, the

Kuala Sidims

9.75

Issued the following

Lang

11.75

Malaka Pindas

2.615

or typho

Malakoffs

4.50

30 miles

Mandai Tekor

0.85

Mayfields

8-50%

New Berendahs

4.10

Pajams

9150

Parit Peraki

| moderately elsev

Perak Rivers

1-855

Punggors Sandycrofts

135

the typhoon continues.

19. 25, situated bear

2.65

Manila AKT

3.10

over or ment

201.00

Hongkong

Tamba

1.30

ending at

Teluk Anson

10.00

neo, Janu

Temerloha

105

average

United Ma

"-2.25-

Utan Sim

¥3.20

Sungei Tap

Hongko

IN TROUHLK!

hile on

28

deg. moving N.W.

Pressarehas increased

No Japan, Cape St. Jame and Gazm has ideo

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