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LOCAL SPORT.

FOOTBALL,

HONGKONG LEAGUE.

DIVISION 1.

PROPERTY SALE.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 18TH, 1926

GOOD BIDDING FOR WESTERN

DISTRICT PROPERTY.

PARIS FASHION NOTES.

[130M OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT, ISABEL RAMSAY.]

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PARIS, February 1st, 1926.

RUSSIAN BOOTS.

Russian boots, as yet, have not taken

Where is the smart. on in Paris.

PAGETT M.P.

(REVISED VERSION.)

(With profound apologies to Rudyard Kipling).

I was an eminent liar," a fluent liar

therewith-

For I spoke of the chaos in China""" I was told it's a Solar myth,"

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There was some excellent bidding at an auction of property situated in the The East Surreys defeated the Hoog-Western District at the sale of Messrs. kong Club yesterday, 04, the Sookunpão Hughes and Hough, Ltd., yesterday after. "B" ground, reversing the result of noon, the property being eventually dis. Englishwoman who has not her pair of I invited my friend for visit, a came their match played earlier in the san when they went down at home by a goal to nil. The state of the ground

The property in question is known as was against accurate football. The Club had a chance to take the lead, but through No. 93, Des Voeux Road West, and No.

posed of for $20,000 above the upset price.

Russian boots, and thanking Heaven and the bootmakers for them an she braves the terrors of the mud and slash

a fall of snow, as snug and warm as that are the inevitable consequences of

in the month of May" And soon it was all I could do, to per

suade him to why a đẹp

june came in with the riots. Pagett was

a misunderstanding between the forward, '99. Connaught Road West, and was sold though she had never left her fireside June went out with my business,

the chance was lost and Douglas cleared, by order of the mortgages,

Porner.

It covers an area of 9,493 square feet and is situated in a busy locality. The annual Crown rent is 846.

"

The property was started at 850,000,

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Yet, you could scour every boot shop in Paris without finding so much ́as single pair. Frederick Lees, the direc tor of the Parisian Shoe Fashion News Service, tells me that the big shoe

Rodger was busy in goal for the Club. A fine cross shot from Cheeseman almost had him beaten, but he just managed to turn round the post for a The sinaliness of the ground was evident with bids of not less than 8500 accept-factories of Leicester, are turning' out when Charlesworth took the flug-kick, Cables Bidding, however, progressed "by placing the ball across the goalmouth 31,000 stages, until the sum of $10,000 was nad out of play.

reached, at which figure, Mr. Lena Ching became the purchaser,

There was no score at the interval. - Soon after the restart, Humberstone" went in one of his usual drives which The sale of leasehold property at No. Lodger turned upwards and the ball je, Robinson Road, by order of the striking the bar rebounded out of play. Mackiesworth Bent behind from the flag, mortgagees, which was to have been con. kick.

Later the left winger made ducted at the Auction Rooms of Messrs. amendi for he dropped close in from a corner kick, and Butler sent the ball Lammert Bros, yesterday afternoon was into the net between lodger and Ger postponed.. rd. The Club tried hard to level up But failed. The final whistle sounded with the Surreys winning by a goal to nil

The teams~~~

East Surreys.-Douglas; Cooper and Jordan, Metreavy, Phillips' and Bris towe Charlesworth, Cheeseman, Hum herstone, Butler and Macklesworth.

H.K. Club.-G. Rodger; Gerrard and Bishop Lyon, Howard and Watson; Brodie, Forsyth, Bowker. McBride, and

Marrison.

Referee: Mr.

Permian.

CRICKET.

UNIVERSITY 7. HONGKONG C.C. The following will represent the Univer

1st XI against the Hongkong C.C on Saturday, at 9 p., on the University GroundA. A. Humjahn (Captain). H. S. Bulhatchet, W. 31. Gittins, C. W. Lam, D. K. Samy, D. Laing, S. Hachiuma, S. U. Shahabudis, E. Zinnnern, S. V. Cittins and B. P. Ng

nothing else in an effort, to cope with the unprecedented demand, and that it is expected Paris will" capitulate and adopt this type of boot boo before long. Already, there

cool and bright Called me a blasted Huthead,”—talked

of their Sovereign Right.”

"Better luck soon," said he, "Not'ari!" said I to Pagett. "Cer-

tain" said Pagett, M.P.

July began with the shootings and strikes

down Canton way-

Pagett began to waver, said he had better He grew jumpy and nervous-hit, I arg

not stay".

sorry to say,

Chinese youth who relieved him of his

watch in a friendly

sure

way.

War

The next month and also September,

were normal and quiet to me, Are numbers of well-Though Pagett took fright at

rumours and suggested that we should known actresses and society women in

flee. Faris going about shod in Russian Then he spent ten days recumbent be-

cause he was mobbed by a crowd; bouts, but the fashion is far from being as general as it has become in England. Talked of revenge and its sweetness,--

sang of his pain aloud. Mr. Leen interviewed Paal Poiret on "the matter, and this is what that great designer replied: My wife was the first woman in Paris, în 1019, to wear red morocca Russian (bottines a la Waleska, as they were called then, in honour of the great Polish lady who is said to have been the only woman Napoleon ever loved)," She produced sensation. But very few women had the courage to imitate her. Shoe fashions are in direct connection with dress

WANCHAI SQUABBLE. EUROPEAN WOMEN AT VARIANCE. Before Mr. Lindsel: at the Central Magistracy yesterday, two European women suminoned "each other for assault arch with using bad language. They were Miss May Murray of 213, Wanchai Roni, and Mrs. V. L. Spink, of 911, Wanchal Road. Mr. A. J. O'Donoghue appeared for Miss Murray, and Mr. C. R. Hay-models. When skirts are short, it is inevitable that shoes shall be decollete. wood For Mrs. Spink.

Mr. Haywood said that the women lived next door to each other. He suggested that it would be much better if the parties were bound ofer

Mr. O'Donoghue would not agree, and said that the whole trouble was caused by Mira. Spink.

The case

was adjourned until next

The following have been selected to represent the Cab Duprasta: -H. J. Armstrong, C. R. Beecher, H. "C. Burgess, B. Bedarrard, A. W. Hayward, Monday morning. H. Ovca Hughes, G. P. Lammert, E. J. H. Mitchell, T. B. Pendered, T. B

Powell, and L. P. Ralph.

Dus Will leave H.K.C.C. at 145 pm

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

For the Adamson Cup (March, 1990), F. E. Bouker, 96-92-74 qualifies.

UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC MEETING.

The 11th Annual University, Athletic Meeting is to be held on Saturday, March

tah at 9.30 p.m. sharp.

There will be the usuni 1 mile rare open

to the Colony (at about 4 p.m.) and also the Past Students a yard handicap rice. Both these are post-entry events.

|| LOCAL BOXING.

NAEGELIN-KID ALFRED FIGHT

FIXED.

Articles were signed resterday evening for a 15 two minute rounds featherweight

WEDDING AT AMOY.

LOWSON-DOGGART.

The Foreign Community and n large number of Chinese friends gathered together at the Union Church at Kelang Hu. Amoy, to witness the marriage of Dr. Minifred Norah Doggart, M.B., Ch.B., to Dr. James Mckie Atkinson Lowson, M.A., M.B., ChR., which was solemnised on Friday, 12th March, 1996, at 2.45 p.m., after a civil ceremony which took place at the British Consular Office.

Miss Doggart is'n new addition to the community, having arrived from best and a few days prior to her marriage, being a passenger by the s.s: Sarpedon,

Both bride and groom graduated from St. Andrew's University where the latter gained his Blue for cricket, hockey

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1 believe that the Frenchwoman would rather bear the martyrdom of frozen feet than adopt either high boots or gaiters, she will do nothing until skirts become longer. The Parisienne has a fear of any fashion which is too She will not conspicuous or showy.

adopt any mode which does not come in very discreetly. The psychology of the women of London is entirely different. They are of a much more practical turn of mind and therefore are ready to fol low the advice of those who recommend the Russian boot and allied type of footwear. But, whether people of other countries will follow the example of London or Paris in this matter, remains, of course, to be seen. SHOES FOR EVENING, WEAR.

War broke out in October, after the usual

bluffs.

that the Christian Pagett was

General would beat the "rough." But he didn't call me a "Hothead" and forgot about "Sovereign Right" And prayed that some foreign power

would help him of his plight..

The next month saw the war waging.——

Pagett took sick with fear, Talked about "Treaty Rights" and hint-

ed that life was dear.

cursed his Legation in tears; He pitied the "Whites" in China, and But I was now blase about things, my rights have been lost years and years.

The milway then ceased to function-

Peking cut off from the sea; Allied trains stopped, also red oa until

they were forced to flee. Boats were shelled in the river, no matter Pagett eloped in the darkness" disguised

us a Chinese hag!

And

As

what national flag-

J

I laughed when I found he had bolted, but my mirth, died. put on my lips

I thought of the fools like Pagett who

talk of their China trips." And the eant of the blatant pastors, who

haven't a thing to lose When the Customs and also Extrálity-

return to the Chinese crews. "Y"-Peking and Tientsin Times.

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From time immemorial poets have sung the wonder, and the glory of a woman's hair. However beautiful a woman may

verdict. If her hair is beautiful and well looked after, then indeed is she to herself does not stand out as a beautiful be envied among women. If the woman woman, but realises the wonderful asset she has if she makes the most of her hair, then she is lucky because there are

For evening year, the matter is a sim-be, her hair it is that gives the final pler one to solve. Kid is the material most favoured, and, if you want to be quite in the vanguard of fashion, you will not wear just kid, but add straps. front and back pieces, and ornamental motifs generally of snakeskin, crocodile, The groom is the acion of an old lizard, alligator or iguana Hellstern, Chinese medical family and his several relations still resident in the East, being one of the big names, among the bottiers the eldest son of Dr. Lowson, who, it will of Paris, is making models of coloured be remembered by senior residents, was

and golf.

Bo many who unknowingly mis-use their greatest gift.

That a woman need no longer lament

beautiful head of hair can easily be that she has not been blessed with a proved by a visit to an artistic hair- days when the cult of beauty has reached such a high level. The marvels that at artist can perform with even the most unpromising looking material has to be seen to be believed."

contest between Stoker Naegelin, of the one of two passengers saved from the kid combined with silk and tinsel bro- dresser, of whom there are many in these French flagship Jules Michelet. Arweight champion of the French Navy, and Kid, 5.5. Bukhara, wrecked on dound Island, cades; in satine in varying colours, from Pescadores, in October, 1892, with the dark to light shades. Julienne, the Alfred, of Manila

Hongkong interport team aboard among

woman buttier, is turning out the most other passengers.

attractive models in ruby red satin bowing pleats running the whole length

MONEY-LENDERS BILL. SMOOTH PASSAGE EXPECTED

Hongkong ladies are fortunate in having of the shoe. Other models are marvels with them for an all too brief visit, ene to of combination of brocade and satin in who from sheer delight in his work has soothing shades of amber, sandstone, reached a pinnacle in his art in even such exacting communities as Kollywood Particularly at this champagne and beige, decorated times with amusing cubist effects worked and Los Angeles.

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The French Bagship has left Hongkong bat Naegelia has been left behind, and Dr. Lowson saw active, service with the will be able to fight.

RG.A. during the war, serving with the The purse is of $400-Winner, $300 and, rank of Captain in Mesopotamia and with

General Dunsterville's expedition izer $100.

Baku, being mentioned in despatches.

As Acting Port Health Officer of Amcy and Medical Officer of Health, Kulangsu,

on in plain satin. Handpainted shoes season, when first of all fogs descend and Dr. Lowson, who has only been a ro

for evening wear have not yet reached then sea-bathing is all that makes life sident for just over one year, has won the friendship and regard of all, which beyond the stage when they are a novelty worth living through the steamy months was evident by the attendance and the rather an accepted factor of fashion, but of summer, should every woman, who as they are as smart as they are original, values her appearance, pay a visit to the new Darelle Beauty Shoppe and have a spirit of the assemblage.

The bride, who had stayed with Capt. they are bound to become general before. and Mrs, Reed prior to the ceremony, long. Like the embroidered shoes, they personal consultation with Mr. Darelle "which are so well known **Shoppes was given away by Mr. W. Meyrick are decorated to match a particular who is remaining a few days here to

with which they are worn. Hewlett, C.M.O., H.M.B.'s Consul at motif of embroidery or desigu" on the supervise the opening of one of these Amoy, Mrs. Reed being matron of honour dress

Perugia is using coloured heels, gold and throughout California." She will there and Mr. D. M. Barry acting as best man.

The Church was tastefully decorated silver heels and gem-studded heels with obtain advice on her hair that will carry with flowers and ferma, while the cere-most of his evening models. Shoes of her right through the season with her mony, conducted by the Rev. G. M. gold and silver kid have not proved to charms unimpaired by fogs, damp or salt Wales in the rites of the Church of be the success that was anticipated, no water. An early appointment is impera: Scotland, was very beautiful and impres- doubt because wearers have discovered to tive, as Mr. Durelle leaves very shortly

their sorrow that the slightest scratch, for Manila. sive.

The community was allowed the chips off the layer of gold and reveals a privilege of voicing its wishes for the patch of white that no art of dyer or happiness of the newly married couple gilder baa yet devised a means of cover back, and you may go about secure in at a reception which was afterwards held ing up. Therefore, to replace their the knowledge that you are doing what shialng loveliness, evening shoes are be-smart Parisiennes are continuing to at the British Consular residence.

They were the recipients of a barge ing "decorated more than ever with do, despite the repeated attempts made rhinestone ornamenta, buckles and loop by their milliners from time to time to од them. A to number of beautiful presents and enter married life with the good wishes of all of diamente outlining vamp as well as inflict larger hata

THIS SESSION. Lord Carson's Money-lendera Bill, which obtained a third reading isund House of Lords last December but could not be dealt with by the House of Com Rons before the close of the session, has heen reintroduced in the same form.

It is expected that the Bill will now have almost a clear passage through both Housca and will be passed into law dur-

the present session. Its mala provisions are

Every money-lender must take out Annually, in respect of every place in which he carries on business, An excise licence at a cost of £15.

The licence must be in his own name. Licences will be granted only to per- ons holding a certificate sanctioned by magistrates

It is forbidden, except in response to a written request, to send any cir calar inviting a person to enter into a money-borrowing transaction, or to employ agents or canvassers for the Interest in excess of 4 per purpose. cent. per month shall be deemed harsh

WEATHER REPORT.

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an ankle and instep strap. A novelty colour, all the shades of green are good, I noticed at tea time in one of bikewise all the browns and beigos. For the smart hotels the other day was a pair evening wear, add nothing to your boyish of shoes finished with an ankle strap of shingle, unless it he one of the claborate black "moire fastening behind with a pearl and diamente diadem-shaped head-. buckle designed in the initiale of the dresses which-Lewis is designing with wearer.

such a lavish disregard for the purses of his clientele, and which Spinelly and all the other big stars of musical comedy As to headgear, there is little or no and revue are featuring just now. With are continuing to offer their fair clients. your head, and matching a Continue to pull close-fitting felt or Georgette gown entirely covered in velvet hat well down onto your head, pearls and opalescent sequins, you will turning it up either in front or at the surely look as though, you had just (Continued at foot of next Column.) stepped forth from the Rue de la Paix.

Last night's weather report, forecast and unconscionable, and in no case and remarks by the Royal Observatory shall compound interest be charged.

said:- If a borrower fail in his repayment

The anti-cyclone has weakened further. instalments the money-lender shall be entitled to claim recovery only of the It in moving slowly eastward towards balance of the sum owing, plus the "S.W. Japan. Frosh to moderate man change in the hats, the milliners of Paris", ond of these making & regal crown to

12 noon may be expected along the B.E. Coast of China and over the North Chins A substantial fine is provided for a Grat offence, and in certain cases of a. Soa.

Local forecast: E. winds, fresh to socond offence provision is made for im

moderate, overcast, rainy and misty prisonment with hard labour.

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