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ANNOUNCING

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an enterprising effort to meet the unique situation created by the appreciation of the local dollar

FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE

MONTH

We are allowing a

25

discount

off all goods in our stores

MACKINTOSH'S

MEN'S WEAR SPECIALISTS

Alexandra Building Hong Kong

SPECIAL

10% DISCOUNT

UNTIL

CHRISTMAS

PERFUMES

Peninsula Hotel Arcade Kowloon

TOILET REQUISITES SCENT SPRAYS

DRESSING TABLE SETS

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ETC., ETC.

THE QUEEN'S DISPENSARY

22, DES VOEUX ROAD

TELEPHONE 20492

PENINSULA HOTEL

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1931

Young Folk's CARNIVAL DANCE

Fancy Dress

7 p.m.--10.30 pm.

Admission

$2.50 each

including Supper

,!!

Tickets will be on sale at the Peninsula and Hong Kong Hotels from December 12, 1921

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1931.

MR. PEPYS IN HONG

KONG.

"BB-Up very betimes and did walk around in my garden where I find more of seedlings than ever I enn plant out, "my land being con- fred and my Fa Wone alrendy gotting cut, so many of vabbage and cauliflower it is a shame. But more of the gladioli show and it may be I shall show in time a higher por- centage en my planting then even Mr. Grayburn his interest upon my overdraft; and indeed I trust it ho KO. To the office where but little business and so to the Club where Creed" and Povy meet me and we fall to talking of the Races: and much aúc as to whether Apollo can beat Sitting Boll. But soon comes news that Apollo is not well, and will not go in the race. And this being so thus early I do resolve to buy him two pairs of tronch boots nga'hat the return of the Diana Bay. For I would at least see him run once against one or may be two ponies who can give him a race, and would fortify him against a similar malady in the future. And so to the races by coach but, Lord it was, so much, an antient one, the axle de snap just as it re me clot'], I much four that there be two many of these hackney "eenches upon the roads and t'were well the matter were amended. To the Races, where I'would back a pony which, I learn, do stand mighty fine chance to gain a place dr even it may be a win. But I, rming that I may not be too late, do lose of my labour, for, though the rider do weigh in and his enddle, and all in order, there be no poney found on which he shall ride, or I shall wager. Which de acem to me, to be the most vexa- tious thing in the world. And ac the meeting went with varying fortune, and I am mighty pleased I did back Gray Dawn, and per- reive that in time Mr. Butler may become another Mr. Frost, and it most pleasant to ace another

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HAVE YOU DECIDED ON THIS WEEK'S REST ADVERTISEMENT YET

?

There are same interest? ing new advertisements in to-day's paper which you ought to see.

"jockey to come from John Prel's. stable which, when I was a lad. way second to none, not even to ibe Dahlias. But since Mr. J. John- atone, the Taipans, have been as Gallio in this matter of ponies. Home by Hackney Coach, of which the engine did knock sadly, und so, after some victual, to bed.

"

"TOYLAND AT SINCERE'S.

ROOF GARDEN PUT TO

NOVEL USE. ›

tion.

HONG KONG STOCK MARKET.

YESTERDAY'S TRANSACT

TIONS.

Trams, 891,40,

Salon.

Whoaver said "Hong Kong is

The market opened yesterday behind the times should pay morning with the prices established visit to Sincore's Roof. Gazden dur- jon Thursday maintained and in some Ing the present Toyland Exhibe instances improved, "and phere ware Strikingly original and cb-more enquiries for a úumber of viously planned with cure and rere- |atocka. -~- thought, Toyland is an excellent little show. Sincore's have struck ; the right note in appealing to the taste of the public and gaining their appreciation by introducing and staging this charming display. The first of its kind in the East, it in worthy of a growing, colony' such as Hong Kong.

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Land of Make-Believə,

Enter the big "Hello Cats" and you will find yourself in a different world. In this land of make-be- lieve childrens' dreams come trus. The varying temperature and scenes make everything real and wandering through Snowland, Tropical land and the Christmas Forcit one experiences many thrills. Father Christmas is at thu en- trance to great children and dis- tribute presents. For those who desire to make purchases there are comprehensive displays of toys ar- ranged in sections to facilitate comparison and choice. The Hall of Mechanics and Music, the Hangar cf Aeronautica, Tayland transport, Miniature Zoo and the many games and sports provide enjoyment for all.

8th-Early this morning 1 am awakened by the heaviest rain that Lever I heard during this month in Hong Kong for it did seem more like to a typhoon. So out I get and to the typhoon bars, and wet my feet in the water that lay deep in the verandah before I could bolt all close. And so back to bed in a very bad temper and the more so as my wife do sleep most pence- fally through it all. Speaking later with Mr. T. Claxton I find that here fell two inches of rain in an hour, the like of which has not been known in the memory of man here," With much trepidation I walked in my garden after nuncheon was taken, but Lord to see how little damage done was a marvel, save that Linaria do secin sadly beaten down. So I fall "to cropping the early buds from my sweet peas, which indeed irks me sorc, but Mr. H. Green tells me they will flown the more abundantly later.

9th-A dull day and later much drizzle. And Lord what sheep men be for not one but doth talk of Mrs. W. Moody and her game at the Kowloon Club. At the Club meet Sir R. Harpenden and his lady and with them my wife, and. they alltalking of her too, and it is in my opinion a notable triumph for Mrs. Moody that the women 'do speak of her charm than of her tennis. But I am andly put out to. see that it would seem the Lawn Tennis Association intend to make the Kowloon Cricket Club their Headquarters. And this do I say for no foolish reason, such as is so often averred by the dwellers in Kowloon that. I am better than they, but merely because it is Bo far away! And indeed since St. George's Ball was transferred there I have avoided it when possible as the plague. For it is indeed a long and toilsome journey, and so from Howloon to the Peak and when I did live there I eschewed the Peak at the devil.

Sth, Lord's Day. This day p betic though the weather be somewhat foule, and walking in my garden, where 1 do pluck a nosegay uf my violets for my wife And I am much perplexed how I shall order iny Bowers, 80 many thers be. But I doubt not 诎 shall settle itself. And до to the Queen's House where I seo some mighty good picture, and thence to the Club to drink a glass of strong waters with Mr. Creed; when we read in the news sheetes that a chirurgeon in Now Zealand claims he has discovered an oil of wheat that will replace the Voronoff. But rather than promote system. procreation, it seems more fitting hecord, but yet I ses two mnil-planes

should discover a means whereby the unit should be sterilized. And Mr. Pelling, the apothecary do tell is that the only species that can compete with the tuberculous in self-reproduction be that of white mice News from the North as ob scure as ever and both bickering and giving each other the lie. But the students was unruly beyond all bounds and I am mightily at a stounde to understand why the Authorities do put up with it. Mr. Ashav doth maintain that the whole world depression now is due to the spread of education which maketh cach man too proud for his position,

turneth a good cobbler into a seless clerk. And indeed, I am. tempted to believe him..

Tth-This day the news from home as bad as possible, with sterl ing down, and Franco raising tariff walls. But it is full early yet to see how our own duties shall mend matters,

(Continued on next Onluma).

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16th.Reading in the neva- sheetes this day I am tempted to make a vow. I will read no more a full of gloom they be. Much flourishing over an attempt to be teade on the long distance flight re

crashed in three weeks at Alor Star and Indo-China. Whereby I perceive my contention that the art. of dying is not yet fully ready for 130 in commerce is not so far smisé, notwithstanding those may say whose pockets are therein interest- ed. Rend a letter about the trap-| ning of deer, in which the writer claims that netting them is against the law. But I doubt of it, as there is now no close season for the deer which rank as vermin. And I am nt astounde at the ignorance of folk who know not that the deer. pests tɔ be the most terrible villages crops, aye, and to gardené upon the Peak, though I can afford the loan. Unless it may be they are of the type that would rather soe villagers go hungry than an animal killed. Of which there are too many in this Colony,"

11th.-A most fowls day and I have not the heart to write in my diary having done nothing but labour and eat and drink. And so to bed in a passion.

Hong Kong Electrics, 878.35. 31 Ferries, 800. Dairy Farmé, $29.15.

Buyers.

Uniona, 430, Douglases, $201. Raubs, 2.

Providents fald), 85.15. Providents (now). $.38 Hong Kong Landa, 880. Chinese Estates, 895. Peak Trams (old), 815. Okina Lights, $201.. Canton Ices, $6. Dairy Farma,, 820. China Underwriters, $4.00. Shanghai Explorations, Tia. - 2.40. Wharves, 8153,

Hotels (old), $15. Hotels (new), $14.00. Hong Kong: Realties, 812.06. Trams, $21,40.

Btar Ferries, $95).

Hong Kong Electrics, 878. Camenta (combined), $19.20, Hong Kong Government Loan, 89 per cont premium.

Sellers.

Hotels (old), 815.20. S.U. Enterprisas, $10, China Lights, 129). Venezuelan Coldfields, #2.

AFTERNOON SESSION..

No fresh developments took place during the day, except a setback in Ewos, which were booked at Ti ∙151.

Bates.

Ewos, Tls. 15. Hong Kong Electrics, 3783,

Buyers.

Douglases, $22. Telephones (part paid), 8201»* Lane, Crawfords (old), 8:60: Peak Trams (new), $0.60. Watsons, $10.40...

"HOLLAND'S LOSS OF

WEALTH.

SHRINKAGE OF NATIONAL. VALUES THROUGH WORLD

DEPRESSION.

Amsterdam, Dec. 2-Striking evi- dence of the ealaihitous effect which the world economic crisis has had on security and real estate values in Holland is revealed in a review issued by the Amsterdamsche Bank today.

It is estimated by the bank that the people of Holland are poorer by £417,000,000 than they were two years ago, owing to the fall in the prices of lending Dutch securities. foreign shares, bonds and house property..

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Lincoln

Bennell

HATS

Bennell

The Snap-brim" style is perhaps the most popular of all soft felts. The unbound edge permits the wearer to adjust the tilt of brim at back or front to. suit his particular taste:

Priced from $22,50 each

Less 10% Cash Discount.

LANE, CRAWFORD... LTD.

Sole Agents.

TOOTING NUISANCE.

MOTOR DRIVERS CAUTIONED BY MAGISTRATE,

said that the man drove cut of Morrison Street into the Praya, swung round the pointsman on duty, got on the wrong side of the road and narrowly missed witness who was proceeding westwards. p

CADET CORPS TO BE RECOGNIZED.

During the hearing of traffcinotorcycle patrol, cases by Mr. Grantham at Central Magistracy yesterday, mention was made by the police of the unneces sary tooting of horns by motor drivers, particularly in Pedder Street where residents complainedÍ of being disturbed at night. In a number of cases, His Worship re- gistered a caution.

was seen

FORMER LABOUR GOVERN. MENT'S DECISION

REVERSED

London,

Dec. 1.-Loud" cheers from Government supporters greet

A lorry driver, who in addition to having a load of vegetables," cared the announcement made in the ried twelve passengers on. his lorry, House of Commons this evening by Mr. Alfred Duff-Cooper, Financial to sound his hern Secretary to the War Office, to the necessary between Statue Square effect that the Government has

the late Labour Government and and Ullmann's store. He was there decided to reverse the "decision of to pulled up by Sergeant Guild. The to afford official recognition Magistrate yesterday fined him aendet corps in secondary schools. total of $10 for his various offences. The Government is, as yet, how. A public car driver was fined 815ver, unable-in view of the present circumstances to accept any fin- for speeding. Inspector Alexander Lancial liability.

BRING MUSIC INTO YOUR

HOME THIS CHRISTMAS

A MORRISON PIANO will be

a pleasure and delight to your

own home circle and to your friends, a welcome member of any party and the best of com panions when you are lonely.

Your children, too, should have

"musical

the advantage of a

education for which a piano in your own home is essential.

TSANG

FOOK

PIANO COMPANY

ICE HOUSE STREET