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Beautiful gowns, of contrasting

to have our Air Mail established. Bird. was wearing the most Mrs. "Bishop I saw with her hus-original black dress. Miss Shella band and Captain Öram, and Betty Dewnap came in after the "Flicks" and Beryl were together. Heather with her fance and some other Gerrard and Valerie Morris I also naval officers, and like all the other noticed in navy and light blue engaged couples they look glorious-design and colour, worn by a bevy respectively. Captain Coltart wasly happy. Mr. Viner. Gordon was there but not wearing his fashion-sten on the eve of his wedding. able boater, instead a dark green hat. Mrs. Eeck was very attractive in navy and red; and Mrs. Höwden was in navy and pink and looked very nice. Honor Hancock was there with her fance. Mrs. Mose was striking in brown and orange and looked so attractive. ON BOARD THE PÄRTHIAN”

After the races some of us were lucky enough to go on board the Parthian where a most amusing and enjoyable cocktall party was given by Lt. Commander Brookes and his four officers. A large crowd was there, and all the hosts were excellent. We were glad to see Lt. Chapman back from the hospital, as the party wouldn't have been quite complete without him and the excellent cocktails he mixes. Mrs. Grey was there with her husband and Madam de Pre- court was. smart in black. M'ss Dunnett and Joyce Harris Walker arrived together, and I feel sure they lett. Lt. and Mrs. Knox were there, the latter very sweet in figured

Flight From Chapei culminated in wholesale prices Munro and Nigel Metcalfe without were bound for the "Orips" when

Checked

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any trouble, and Lt. Commander

rising from 85.2 in January to, ac cording to the latest statistics | Brookes available, 103.4 on September 18. Since then there has been a sub- stantial rise in the price of many ordinary household goods.

Shanghal, Nov. 17. The exodus from Chapel, which has continued unabated, has now

If Italy's boasts are not entirely died down considerably as the groundless, then one may ask what result of the enforcement of is the cause of the rise in whole order by the Chinese authorities sale and retall prices? We think prohibiting removal from Chapel. we are correct saying that the Foreign householders are also rise is due partly to the heavy de- affected by the order. The mand for war supplies, and a "Shanghai Times" learns that one shortage of food. But there is also foreign family in the Chapel dis- strong reason to suspect the begin- trict desiring to move was request- nings of inflation. In support of ed to obtain a permit from the this statement, we have only to consular authorities Brst,—

mention the fact that on July 22, Reuter.

the obligation of the. Bank of Italy to hold a 40 per cent, cover in gold for its notes 1n circulation was

TROOPS, CONCENTRATION

Peiping, Nov. 16. Japanese troops continue to ga-

ther at Shanhalkuan. It is con- firmed that seven trop trains ar- rived at Shanhaiktan and some light artillery, w.th 26 motor-

abrogated, and the present cover has fallen to below 30 per cent,

Turn now to the economic struc- ture of Italy. She claims that sanctions would not affect her to

was there too: Mrs. Grcome was in a belge ensemble, and Mrs. Macdonald in a black and very galy coloured tunic. Alto- gether it was a most enjoyable and successful party. Later that night Commander and Mrs. Clutterbuck were to be. s.en dancing at the "Grips" and several others from their party also. AT THE RACES.

Race Meeting was held at Happy On Saturday the 12th Extra Valley, and was attended by a very large and enthus astic, crowd, Mrs. Frost who was dresed in brown looked very cheerful and I think must have had a successful" day. Bir Thomas and Lady Southern were

there, also Major General and Mrs. Thackeray. The popular Mrs. Croucher was there; so at tractive in pale plak and added a gay touch of calour to the gather-

trucks, Including some with cater- any material extent. We disagree, Ing. Mrs. Alexander was there pillar wheels. It is also confirmed and we wonder how long could she with ber husband, and looked de- that engineer units, of the Kwan- do without imported foodstuffs and tung Army are standing by at raw materials upon which Italy Mukden, ready to move, to Shan-bas, always relled. It is impossible haikuan if ordered.- Reuter.

NO COMMENT ́ ́ |

Nanking, Nov. 16. While offic al Chinese orcles are closely following the latest dere- lopments in Bhanghai and North

REPORTS LINKING

JAPANESE

to estimate the stores, she at pre- sent possesses, but it is most un- likely that she has enough to last her, more than a few months. We (F.om Our Special Correspondent) agree that in the long run it might be possible to find substitutes for some of the materials hitherto im

exports

Canton, Nov. 17.

A secretary" of Bun Yat-sen Uni- ese bluejackets had entered the versity to-day denied that Japan

papers, b

presumably being speeded on his way to the realms of the "Bene- dicts", by a large party of stag friends.

A Japanese lady in a lovely na- tional costume attracted much in- terest and admiration from all, and I saw. Mrs. Ross with her husband and same friends.

of beautiful women, both Chinese. and foreign, made the first impor- tant dance of the local season, the second annual dinner dance of the Canadian Chinese Club, a specta- cular success on Saturday night.

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Several interesting league and friendly, cricket matches were play- ed on Saturday in which some To have to say good-bye to a the friendly game between

close inishes were witnessed. In popular trend is always sad, but H.K.C.C. and RC.C. A. T Lay the farewell partleg can be made mer- scored a century.

Page 10. is going to miss Mr. Peter Strick- yellously comforting. Everybody

land terribly, and we all wish him the very best of luck in Shanghai, for which gay city he is now en route.

come

Mrs. Smith Wright has down from Shanghal to join her husband.

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day at the Twelfth Extra Race Upsets were plentiful on Satur- Meeting of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Mr. "Gus" da Roza perform- ed the "hat trick" when in his first three mounts he delighted his sup- porters with three firsts. However Who is busy producing a It was left to Mr. Leo Frost to re- play for our local AD.C. by the turn the best aggregate of the day way. We know his reputation as by annexing four firsts two seconds Kong is expeting great things. a producer in Shanghai, and Hong

VALEDICTORY

There were so many departurës in the "Empress of Asia," and in the "Ranch" on Friday that even "Onlooker" who rarely crosses the harbour joined the ranks of the "Professional See-ers off Club."

and a third on seven mounts; The highest dividend was paid on Fes- tival Eve in which successful pun- ters were rewarded with $198.30 each.

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The Colony is making elaborate preparations to welcome the new Governor. Sir Andrew Caldecott, who is due to arrive here on Dec.

Oram and Lt. Pack Beresford were georgette. Commander

there. also Lt. Cochrane and Lt. Howden, so the "Bruce" was very well repres:nted Commander and i Mrs. Salter I saw, she looking very Mott to see

First there were Mr. and Mrs. 12. The names of the various com- smart in brown and orange. Mrs. The bride of last week looked.

off in the "Asia".mittees appointed appear on

Wise was there, she had come on rad'ant, and was wearing the most from the races, also Mrs. .Howden attractive little auit of grey with a and Heather Gerrard. It is im- fresh looking white organdi blouse. possible for me to tell you any Mr. Reck arrived with her hus. more names otherwise I could go band to say good bye looking very between a Navy team and the on for ever, but it was a thorough-youthful in blue and white, and Dockyard Rifle Club.

ly good party, and we hope our hosts enjoyed it as much as we did.

WEDNESDAY AT THE

GRIPS"

(By “ONLOOKER") Wednesday evening at the Grips was particularly pleasant," and everybody was in great form, and

LOCAL AND GENERAL

There were two cases of enteric fever reported to the Health Au- thorities during the 24 hours ended [on_Friday last, man

day, Ng Lo, employed as a bar boy

At Kowloon Magistracy on Satur

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The Hong Kong Rifle Association held a practice shoot on Saturday. There was also friendly competition

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Mrs. Keary was there too, and of course a great many other friends. The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Later I went on to the Ranchi to Club and the Army were engaged see the McGregor - Strickland | in a series of races, the, results of party depart. Mr. Jack McGregor which appear on

Page 12. is only go ng North for a couple of weeks, and so are the elder Strick-- lands who will pass through Hong- kong again en route for Singapore. shortly. but alas Peter is trans- ferred to Shanghai indefinitely Bisa for Hong Kong.

ARRESTS IN N. CHINA PROTESTED AGAINST

Nanking, Nev. 11. A strong protest against the re cent unlawful arrest by Japanese gendarmes of Messrs. Nen Kwang Tientsin Chamber of Commerce, yao, a committee member of the

was charged with having in his of the Chinese Press Censorship

TYPHOON WARNING

A telegram from Manila dés- patched at 4.20 p.m. stated:

Typhoon in about 123 degrees Long, E., Lat. 16 N., moving W.N.W. The Hong Kong Observatory re- typhoon was crossing Luzon about ported at 5.30 pm that the

150 miles north of Manila ba W.N.W. track

China, at present they refrain ported, but that will not entirely from comment on the B∙nowJapan. /tree her from her difficulties, be compound of the old site at Man't the Kowloon-Canton Railway; ↑ Wang, Ti-fan, and other members 1. ese situation, except to emphasise cause due regard must be given to Ming Road and created trouble that up to now no Japanese de. the fact that in addition to his story was circulated by sev- ! possession 45 taels of raw, opium Bureau at Tientain; and Li Ming, mands have been presented ir economic sanctions, the League has connection with the recent incid-also placed an embargo on Italian eral Hong Kong Chinese new at the Railway Station on Friday a Sectional Chier in the Social Herts in Shanghai.

evening. He pleaded guilty and Affairs Bureau of the Tientsin JAPANESE TROOPS FIGHT They point out that Japanese

If this weapon is steadily and According to these reports was fined $1,000, in default five Municipal Government, has been authorities merely request Chinese faithfully wielded by all member Japanese salers oated bout the

BANDITS oficials to do their utmost to pre-States of the League Italy's finan-campus and rode on the b cycles the hard labour. The drug lodged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Mr A. Ariyoshi, Vent a repetition of anti-Japanese cal resources would be much more of students without their permis. was found tied round his lega.

speedily exhausted, perhaps in six

slon. The students, however, made-

Japanese Ambassador to China,

*** Tsitsihar, Nov. is learned to-day, no protests, and the Japanese months,

eventually went away. This story away from Canton and that o

The note states that such arrests and two men were wounded

A Japanese lieutenant was killed is denied by the university authori-gunboat was used to carry away

of Chinese officials and citizens in pitched battle outside the ties.

the silver. This story, how Chinese territory are grave vola city of Tuchuan, west of Taon sures to London for inclusion in There is a fear that Japanese ever, is too sensational to be true.

tions of Chines) sovereignty as well yesterday between a K the exhibition of Chinese art at will start trouble in Canton, There Anxiety, here is increased by Pe- infringements of international Army detachment and a Burlington House, The articles in-are strange looking Asiatte foreign- ping dispatches stating that thou

law and demands that steps be-im- band is estimated clude a picture on silk tapestries ers seen in Shameen. It is report sands of Japanese troops are mediately taken to stop any possi- strong Reports reac and examples of gold aligree work. ed that some foreigners are en- ready to enter South of the Great ble recurrence of amilar incidents raid the outlaws had fed, leavin Reuter,

gaged in amuggling silver coins Wall.

in the future Kuo in

many dead behind-Ter

neldents. Reuter.

MOSCOW ART EXHIBITS

Moscow Nov, 17.

The Hermitage Leningrade Mu- seum picture gallery, has despatch ed a number of Chinese art trea-

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