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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1913.

A New Teetotalism.

The enhanced cost of living is still worrying the people of the United States. It is alzo occupy-

CHRISTMAS IN

DAY BY DAY.

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of the country. Just now thei is a regular campaigu going on for cheaper egge, for it is in the household that the pinch is being most felt. In this connection it

is worth noting that, the Mayor of

Atlantic City has made a rather novel proposal. He seks the! public to join him in abstaining from eating eggs until the price is so reduced that the poor

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can again afford to buy them. In bis appeal to the citizens, he says: "I am willing to lead Otizens will follow me in abstain- ing from eggs altogether notil they can be purchased in the. markets at a reasonable figure.” This is certainly a new kind of total abstinenes. One does not like to be unkind, but perhaps the Mayor doesn't like ogge!

Quimet's Chances.

In recent years there has been no more surprising success in S.golfing circles that the winning of

The Malls.

German Mail-Arrived per 8.8. Laolzow yesterday morning American, Siberian and Canadian

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press of Russia at 8 am. yesterday, ..

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HONGKONG,

Spent Quietly: Weather Not too Favourable.

HIS EXCELLENCY'S RETURN.

Arrived Back in the Colony Yesterday.

DARING ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE.

Prisoner Jumps Flight'ul Stairs, but is Recaptured,

When a min was sentenced to

Christmas day was kept in His Excellency the Governor quiet style in Hongkong, the an- Sir F. H. May, K.O.M.G., arrived three months at the Police Court, seasonable weather having, no in the Colony on the s.s. Empress this morning, for attempting to doubt, something to do with the of Russia, and landed in the break open a shop, he was put absence of outdoor gaiety. morning. The original propara- in the temporary charge of P. D. Although the day opened dull, tiang for landing included the Reynolds who had arrosted him, there was in the morning a pro-preyes of a band and guard of As he was being taken down tho e.e.mise of sunshine, but, as the day hor A bot it was announced on stairs of the Police Court, ho sud- wore ou, the skies darkened and Wesday that these would be denly broke away from the oficer's side, vaulted the bannister of the. as. rain began to fall. A quaint die onred with.

scene, însoparable from Christmas Consequently the landing par- staire, and slighted ja a heap on 8.8.1te on Christmas Eve. A party, nature the polico forming a body made a determined dash for at Home, was to be witnessed took somewhat of semi-ollicial the · lower flight. Ho thea

apparently of sailors, armed with guard sad lining the Breets from liberty, but though be reached two stringed instruments were Blake Pier to Government House. the street in advance of the seen ou Qeem's Rond serenading Bloko Pier was decorated with | constable and tried to hide him- the windows of the Naval Police pot plants and palms, and among solf among the street throng, ho. Quarters. They were in excellent those waiting to welcome Hia Ex was not so Dest of foot as the form and the five of them render celle 105 were His Excellency the constable who is a sprinter of no ed "Jome all ye faithful" in fine Officer Administering the Govern mean merit, and he was quickly style.

meut, Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, E. recaptured and taken to gnol. E. Major General Kolly, Capt. Conolly, A. D. C., and the Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher as well as at the Church of the Holy Rsary. members of the Executive and Kowloon, whilst there was a Legislative Councils.

remarkably good attendance

Kanchowat 1 p.m.to-morrow.

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Indian Who Ran Amok, The Indian who ran smok at

“A number of sporting fixtures Kowloon has been remanded for were abandoned, and others only medical observation.

half finished on account of the bad weather,

Arrived.

Lady Chater arrived from Home by the ar. Luetzow yester

the American championship by the young Californian player Francis Quimet, when pitted day. against such British stalwarts as

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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1913.

MARRIAGE.

In view of the announc`ment that Onimet intends going to England

Clothing the Prison Staff. Tenders are being invited for the making up and supply of staff."

In the churches the services followed the usual lines and were, as is customary, well attended.

His Excellency and his party at St. Joosph's Church then proceeded to Government on Christmas morning, at the. St. John's Cathedral.. Honse in chaira escorted by special Mass. The band of 8. St. John's Cathedral wus bodygaard of police.

M. S. Scharnhorst accompanied choicely decorated for Christmas The route taken by the Govor the choir through a magnificently day the scheme was carried out in nor was changed from theoriginal rendered. Mass. The singing of next year to compete in the winter clothing for the prison white flowers a splendid and route at the left moment, and Adente, Fidelos was such as to..

etriking relief being obtained by intend of His Excellency pro bring ont all the impressiveness contrast with poinsettias at ceading via Statue Square, he that glorious composition con- the chancel steps. There were came along Pedder Street, the good attendance at the various disposition of the polico teic services, especially at matins altered accordingly. which was BUDA by 11 Miss May accompanied fall choir. The music Excellecoy. included Oakley's Te Deum A salute of seventeen guns in F. and the anthem "Arise; was fired this morning.

The "Christmas Box."

Amateur Championship it is of interest to observe what Vardon 8sid about the youthful American's The quarter master of the China chances just as he was leaving the was fined $250 at the Police States. Io Vardon's opinion, the Court, this morning for unlawfully American will not have an easy having in his possession arms and time in England, for the reason ammunition. that the English courses are more difficult than those played on ia

The Volunteers.

His

tains. The Rev. Father An zustine. announced from the air that

the Mose being a high on, there would be to sermon, but ho took the opportunity to wish them all Merry Christmas. The reverend gentlemen then wished the German members of the con- gregation the compliments of the

season in their own tongue.

It was a most impressive sight

the American contests. There is His Excellency the Officer Ad-shine for they light has come much in this point, for, as in ex-ministering Government has been by Elvery. The Holy Com- aminations, athletics, and, indeed, pleased to appoint Mr. Arthur munion which followed included sion between great Britain and practically all branches of human Edgar Wright to be Second the singing of Stanford's Kyrie the other great Protestant Euro activity, the man with long ex-Lieut. in the Hongkong Volun- in B flat, spl the usual pleasing peau power would have shewn to see the finely-built scamon perience and training usually teer Corps. with effect from the hymns. The preacher was the him an even greater scandal, of the Scharnhorst celebrating Bishop of Victoria who delivered Happily these jealousies are being Chriamasin true Catholic fashion shows up the better the harder 19th December, 1913.

an interesting and appropriate somewhat abated, though their by appearing at the altar rails sermon.

results in increase of armaments and receiving Holy Communion.

the task set. For all that, there is no doubt that Ouimet is a real- ly wonderful player, and his visit to England will be awaited with keen interest by golfers all over the world

CHRISTMAS: AGROSTIC,

1.

2.

Answer.

YvetoT

J-on Jack

, ប 3. Lu D 4.Off-E n o E Notes. (1) Beranger's song rebuilt Tinovantum and gave his name to London. He was buried at Lud's Gate now lost la Ludgate is Circus. (4.) Take offence, give

LOBE-GREENALL-On Tuesday, December 23rd, at Christ" Roi d'Yvetot" (3.) King. Lud Church, Square, Woburn London, W.C., E. Leslie Martyn Lobb, M.B. (Lond) H.R.C.8. (Eng.) of Hongkong, China, only son of Rev. J. and Mrs. Martyn Lobb of Cheshunt, Herts, to Louise Josephine, oldest daughter of J. N. and Mrs. Greenall of Nottingham.

Cinderella" at Talkoo

The Magistracy. It is notified that His Excellency the Officer Administering the St. Andrew's, Kowloon, still continue. Anything more In all the churcbss there were Government has been pleared to Ther 'were the customary deplorable or more unnecessary seasonable fioral decorations, and exclude the Pulice Magistrates' Christmas corvices at St. Andrew's thun a breach between these two well arranged "cribs" or re- Department from the operation Church, Kowloon, commencing would be hard to conesive, con presentations of the stable at

ncing of the Holidays Ordinance, 1912, with Holy Communion at 8 sidering all they have in common. Bethlehem, with the Infant Child on Saturday, the 27th day of o'clock, at which a good number through race, language, ancient Jesus, in the Manger. Many December, 1912.

of communicants attended. friendship, religion.

members of others churches have A Approved.

"The morning service at 11 "Many things have been said paid visits to the Catholic edificen His Majesty the King has not o'clock was of a particularly ap-to us about Germany, but in to see these pretty representations been advised to exercise his power propriate character, and the point of fact Germany has kept of the great event of the of disallowance with respect to church was well filled by a the peace for the last 43 years. Christian World.. the following Ordinances; An ishioners. The Rar. N. C. Pope She is the one great nation of the Ordinance to amend the Criminal was the preacher, and his sermon world of which that can be said,

The annual performance of the Procedure Ordinance, 1899.-An dwelt ou lesaone of the Advent, and has therefore at least as anal Quarry Bay juveniles took place Ordinance to amend the Magis- taking the form of a Christinus right as the others to be believed on Wednesday evening when message to members. The choir up when she protests, as they all they presented a charming operet- tratos Ordinance, 1890. Malini's Farewell Performance. ly well, and the congregational when preparations are solely for Frank Booth, at the Taikoo Club sang a number of carola extreme-de, that her objects one praceful ta Cinderella", written by Mr.

to give a farewell performance heartiness. Malini, the famous magician, singing was marked by great defence.

Hall. When it is "remembered to-night at the Hongkong Hotel.

"I count it a happy cireum-that some twenty-three kiddies On Sunday, after the evening strnce," the preacher continued, have been trained in the, piece He is, we are told, to present service, the choir will again sing that in this Union Church well-and that without exception they selection of Christmas carols.named on this Christmas Day, performed excellently, it will be Union Church Services.......... our German neighbours as well seen that great credit is due to One effect produced by the recent violent party disputes which

Union Church was lent to the as ourselves, have met for worship. Mesdames Mitchell and Grimshaw have been taking place in political circles at Home has been to draw

German, community for a service But for the difference of language under whose direction the playlet Following is the programme of away public opinion and consideration from issues which are no

on Christmas morning, at 8.45. the worship might have been was produced. Master John Grim- less important but which for the moment are not within the realm the Scharnhorst concert on Mon-

On Tuesday afternoon the annual The building was filled, and the simultaneous, for the two peoples shaw as the Baroness, Miss Ada of active disscussion. One of these is the question of the national-day night. We are asked to state lisation of railways. But, while this is so, those who have taken that the Robinson Piano Co. will tea was enjoyed by the wives and service, which was largely choral, call on the same Father, pame Dickson as Cinderella and Master pains to dive beneath the surface have long since come to the con- be open for booking on Saturday children of the Royal Artillery, was assisted by the band of the same Lord, look to the same Walter Hardwick as Prince were in excellent, while female parts were. the R. A. Theatre being especially S. M. N. the Schmarhorat, a solo Saviour. There is more

between those two also austained excellently by olusion that day by day this matter is assuming more definite shape. morning.

decorated for the occasion. After tea also being charmingly contributed common Hints have been thrown out by many statesmen which tend to show

Festival March (from E. flat Malini delighted those present for by Frau Pfaff. The service was than between either of them and Masters Jack and Harry Goard

eny other people. May friendship | who were Cinderella's sisters. that the Government has at least this proposal somewhere in the handy background. More particularly has it come nearer to the Concerto), Orchestra, Beethoven; over half an hour with his tricks, conducted by Pastor J. Muller.

The English service at 10 remain unbroken, may suspicion Tho stage managing of Mr. front since the State took over the control of the telephone system Overturo, "Hamlet," Orchestra, and at the conclusion of his per- of the country, and it may be taken as a certainty that the time will E. Bach; Solveig's Song. Fran formance a huge Christmas tree o'clock was conducted by the Rev. Fabeide, may goodwill prevail Thomas Grimshaw, the accom- J. Kirk Maconachie, who took over every attempt to stir up panying by Miss Rosie Mitchell, and the Econery lent come when one or other party will place this question in the fore. Plaff, Greig; Variations, for two was dismantled.

occasion, in the course of a sermon jealousy and distrust!? front of its programme.

These hopea, the speaker con- for the occasion by the appropriate to the Advent season,

∙all. played

RAILWAY NATIONALISATION.

offence, police offence.

SCHARNHORST CONCERT

· PART 1.

Richard Strauss.

PART II.

some entirely now tricks on this a occasion and that means that a good show is promised. Malini leaves to-morrow by the Jade for Haiphong.

R. A. Annual Tea.

:

Cinderel

Master Jack &

Goard. Ia's Step Master Frank Sisters

Young

Pianos, Mr. E. Dansaberg, Mr. N. Merlin's Commander. Peterkin, Sinding; (A.) Morgend being largely held in the United States just now that the Govern- Gynt, Suite, Orchestra, Greig: Lieutenant E. J. Gibson, of the modern world, he said, was alien bad yet to learn that a wish was of the entertainment. It is interesting in this connection to notice that the view isstimmung, (B.) Anitrae Tanz, PeerThe command of the surveying to refer to international relations. claded, might be set aside by Taikoo Club,

hip Merlin has been given to How much in the condition of the some as "pions wishes." He large parts in the success ment there contemplates a similar step in the near future. There may be truth in the report, or there not be, but it is significant that Rosenkavalier Waltz, Orchestra, surveying branch of the service to Christ's will and spirit. the worse for being pious, and at The cast was as follow: the President of the New Haven Railway attaches some credence to

Lieutenant Gibson, who will those who most earnetly sought any rate Christians could not Prince... Mastor Walter Hardwick. it. It is even said that a wider movement is under consideration,

have the rank of commander to extend His rule Lost keenly give place to the idea that folly.

Master Aubrey Entrance of the Gide into whilst so employed, began his realised. The Christmas message and strife were going to last for Signor Romero 1 Goard... which shall embrace Government ownership of telegraphe and tele- phones as well. Anyhow, many a head of a railroad, a big banker Walhalla (Rheingold), Wagner; service in the Royal Navy in of peace on earth cannot but halt ever. They must be believe that lo- and many a head of a big industrial corporation feel rather gloomy Fruhlings Glasbe, Frau Pfaff, July, 1890, was promoted to his on our lips when we think of the common sense and good feeling rinda about the outlook for their properties. They appear to hold the Schubert; Variatione on a Theme present rank in 1903, and has unparalled preparations, for war and enlightened conscience are Mi view that the public "hae it in for them" and intends having its of Besthoven, two Pianos, Mr. E. been seven years in the surveying which the Ohristian nations are bound to gain the day, and randa way in the matter of regulation. It would seem that these concoras Danenberg, and Mr. N. Peterkin, service.

making. The nations which bear along these lines must look and Head Cook...Master Frank Young. are in somewhat of a quandary at the moment. If they wish to St Saens; Frublings Rauschen

Mautor Willia Christ's name are spending their work for the practical extension

Scott. avoid absorption by the State they realics that they must cut their (Bustle of Spring), Orchestra, At the Shamsen Club on Tues- substance and their energies in & of Christ's Kingdom in the lives William

Assistant Master B.

Templeton. charges and yet aim at increased efficiency, while they also se3 that Binding; Fantasio, Meistersing

coske

Moater W. whenever a demand for millions is made upon thom, as in a higher era" Orchestra, Wagner; Wir day nigh, the Canton A. D. U. gase ranious rivalry by land and sea. of uations and of men.

Polley. Celebrations. Brixton Burglary" in the presence never since the world began has wage scale, they must calculate on having to pay it, because the Praesentieren, Orchestra, Ailbout; a splendid performance of The He came to save man's lives, yet The Roman Catholle

Master W.

Chapman, Government machinery, in the form of arbitration boards, is avail-Accompanist, Frav Hosh... able to make them do it. Therein comes the practical difficulty of making both ends meet. If the present tendencies continue, it is feared that railroad securities especially will have but a small and uncertain value, and some therefore feel that Government owner- ship, especially on n just basis of appraisal, would not be altogether the bad thing feared.

To Consignces.

Canton A. D. C.

John

Thomas Robert

Master Noil Drum

mond. Master John Grim- Master

of a full and enthusiastic house. it contained anything to compare The two outstanding celebra- The scenery and staging wore with the means of destruction tions connected with the Roman very effective, and the audience which these nations are daily pilh-Catholic Church are Christmas was greatly delighted with the ing up with fevered energy and and Easter, but whereas the Pages performance. The leading part prodigal expenditure,

Easter celebrations are precodedahaw, The memoirs of Li Hung-chang by a solemn commemoration of Baroness, Master John Grimshaw, Consignees of cargo by the e.e. was taken by Mr. Hotson very Ghazee are reminded that goods cleverly indeed, and other cha have lately been published and the Crucifixion, the celebration Beeswing, Miss Dorothy Dickson. As we say, it is informative and most arresting to note these remaining undelivered after toastera which deserve special men- the reviewers have picked out as of the anniversary of the birth of Gossamer,... Miss Beetle Dickson. American developments just now. But so far as England is con marrow will be subject to rent.

tion were those of the butler and a sample of his shrewd observa- the Saviour is one of unrestrained Cinderella,..... Mies Ada Dickson. the policemen. Amonget the tion his reflection that the French joyousness. The churches of this Fairy Chorus, Courtiers & Guests. cerned we doubt if a case can yet be made out for nationalisation.

Indies Mrs. Combes achieved a hate the Gomans and the faith, in Hongkong, this year Tairies,Miases Dorothy Goard We agree that the recent frequency of railway striken ia embarrass-

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Sheung Shui Form Lot No. 1, great success, while Mrs. Hogg, Russians kill the Jews, but attended to no end of work in having to step in and adjust tallers. But under situate it Lo Wu, is to be sold by as the servant girl, was extremely when come with recent trouble with the postal servante. More than that, it has to auction at the P.W.D. offices on good." "At the close a number of they are all Christians, was zewarded wy care, which per- to be easily countered. Had Li went to Midnight Maes, on Obrist be proved that the public service would be bettor served under January 5. The upset price for bouquets were presented to the It is a cruel, irony, and too true success. Thousands of people formance was a great sucqese, besu living now the recent ten, mas Eve, at the Cathedral, and Government control than under private management. And that the lot (which onmprissa 341,040 ladies. Altogether the

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