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QUEEN" MARY'S

NEEDLEWORK GUILD.

Work of the HongkongTM Branch.

UNITED AKRVICE KECREATION CLUB

* (UNDER MRA, KEIGWIN.) 132 roller bandages, 10 capellins bandages, 27 stump bandages, 3 era bandages. 93 square swabs, 49 shell swabs, 500 sponge swabs, 16 shrouds, 6 wool caps, 36 balaclava helmets, 1 pair surgical stockings, 10 pairs wool socks, mops, scrubbers,

The following articles have been mufflers. despatched:-

SITT HALL WORK PARTY

(UNDER MRU, STAND.)-

THE HELENA MAX INSTITETK

(UNDER MIS, JORDAN,)

|_ 1270 rolled bandages, 22 many tail bandages, 13 head bandages, eye bandages, 7 pairs of surgical stockings, 187 swabs.

NAVAL AND DOCKTARD WORKING PARTY

(UNDER MES, SANDWMAN, J

PEAK CLUB BANDAGING CLASS

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1917.

AFTER 28 YEARS."

A Letter's Belated Return.

A letter mailed 28 years ago al Ceha. to Frederich Eirroth, 9.ilors! Home, Liverpool, has jast been returned to the Director of Pasts of the Philippine Islands, endorsed “undeliverable.”~_AD

investigation by the pestal efficials bas failed to locate either the sander or his employer, both of whom may be dead.

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Nov. 1st one case to Red Cross Depot, Bombay, containing:-1 -dressing gowns, 13 reversible bed jackets, 23 small pillows, 18 covers, 3 tray cloths, 18 night shirts, 40

The envelope, yellow with age, "pairs of pyjamas, 49 veste, 108 milk 15 vests, 3 pyjamas, 7 shirts, 7'moet ready to fall to pieces, is a covers, 8 sye bandages, 3 pillow mufflers, 11 pairs of socks, 1.cap, 2 moet interesting document with cases, many tail bandages, 34 bed pairs of knee caps, helmets, 3 ite old Spanish alampe and jackets, 6 pairs of slippers, 15 mops, 1 pair operation stockings. sumercus postmarks, Where it is bez been all these years is a myɛ. Washers, 12 abrouds.

lery which will never te solved although Captain Shearer, Director of Posts, haaventpred the explanation, that the letter was probably misplaced in the Liverpool post office and was uk, fearthed by some accident during: July of the present year, 88 the official marks on the envelopa state that it was received back by the postal anthorities at Liverpool

Nov. 8th ope case to Bombay

(UNDER MES SUTHERLAND,} containing:-10 dressing gowns, 55 Octobet List.-312 rolled band- pairs of pyjamas, 33 bed jackets, 14 | ages, 52 many tail bandages, 13 doz. dozen milk cover, 2 surgical coats, gauze swabs, 6 doz, shell swabs, 10 6 eye bandages, 6 tray cloths, doz. sponge swabs; November List: reversible jackets, 12 shrouds, 16193 rolled bandages, 54 many tail pairs of slippers, 35 vests, 1 dozen flannel bandages, 19 many tail gauze packs of cards, 2 pillows, 3 bandages, 402 swabs. scrubbers, 12 covers.

KOWLOON UNITY

WORKERS

(UNDER YES, YOCXC.)

Nov. 15th one case to Bombay containing: 90 shirts, 55 rests, 30

To Miss Tucker, Soldiers and Sai- pairs of pyjamas, reversible bed lors Help Society. The Institute, jackets, 2 pairs of operation stock Mansfeld Street, Haggerston, Lan ings, 9 tray cloths, 30 bed jackets, don S.E. 7 pieces of men's clothing. 14 shrouds, 14 night shirts, 14 pairs

To Mrs. Lefroy, President of of slippers, 14 scrubbers, 3 pairs bed S.F.A. Society, Hoxton Branch, boots, a quantity of men's clothing. Maurice Hostel, Britannia Street, for London N. 32 pieces of women and

om the Sailors' Home on July 12, 1917. It was sent back to the Philippine I-lande, arriving here in October. ince which time the Direcker of Poete baa endeavoured in vain to find some trace of the sender.

Nov. 22nd 2 Cases, 000 Mesopotamis and the other for children's clothing,"

There is nothing to indicate Rawalpindi: dressing gowns, 30

To Miss Wragge, Maurice Hostel, hat the lester went out of its way shirts, 52 vests, 13 shrouds, 43 bed 114 Sheperdess Walk, Hoxton, Lon-in its trip to the British Isles sa jackets, 9 pairs of jamas, don X. 25 pisses of children's cloth was plainly addressed and reversible bed jackets, many tailed ing, 38 pieces of wainer and chil. here are no postoarks to indicate bandagos, 1 night shirt, 10 small

dren's clothing.

that it was mis-sent. The letter pillows, a doz: milk covers, 3 pairs

To Miss Douglas, Children's Aid was written it Visayan, but it is of bed boots, 35 eye bandages, 12 Society, No. Molten Street, Lon-against the rulings of the postal covers, 6 pairs of operation socks,don West. 62 pieces of children's department to reveal the nature 13 pairs of slippers, 18 small clothing, made from material sup- of ite contents. The latter mosquito nets, 9 large mosquito plied by the War Charities, 14 Knit-self is in a remarkable state nets, 16 washers.

ted bonnets made by the members of preservation, the envelope,

the KU. Workers.

Nov. 29th one case to Bombay containing --19, dressing gons, 61 pairs of pyjamas, 52 shirts, 45 vests, 9 mosquito nets, 18 shrouds; 24 milk sovers, 6 head bandage, 2 pairs of bed boots, 7 pairs of slippers, 19 surgical covers, á reversible jackets,

4 surgical shirts, 22 bed jackets, 30 pairs of socks, 3 helmets.

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Special Cases, 12 pieces of womens, clothing, & pieces mea's clothing. The following letter has been received by Mrs. Beckwith

Hospital Auxiliaire, No. 113 Hoa- fieur, France. ·

Madame,We have just received the gift which your committee were

Given to locsi men -113 caps, 2 good enough to spd us. In the mufflers, 916 pairs of socks.

Dame of my committee I wish to Packed: 13 white caps. 13 bed send you our sincere thanks. socks

"QUE LITTLE BIT SOCIETY" (UNDER MAA, GREIN),

To tho Matron, Hospital Auxiliaire, Franco 24 white wool len belts, 5 pillows, 5 quilts, 10 pairs atretcher boots, 18 pairs white woollen cape, 60 ̊ oyo bandages, 72 mufflers,

Your splendid parcel of great valte is much appreciated by us all.

courageous

Our valiant and wounded are glad to trail them- selves of all these knitted things so useful in winter.

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

Orders

CHRISTMAS ORDERS

FOR

TURKEYS, GEESE DUCKS,

CAPONS, CHICKENS, HAMS.

dc.," &c..

SHOULD BE SENT IN AS EARLY AS

POSSIBLE TO AVOID

DISAPPOINTMENT.

JUST ARRIVED.

STOCK OF

RELIEF PEN NIBS

$2.50 PER GROSS

VENUS COPYING PENCILS

$2.50 PER BOX. CONTAINING. ONE DOZEN

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, LTD.

3. Wyndham Street

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Telephone 440.

· TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT,

TOYO KISEN" KAISHA.

1.5. "KOREA MARU," From SAN FRANCISCO via This Second Division match HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS. was played on the Happy Valley

& MANILA. ground last evening, the teams being a follows:-

The above named steamer

alone showing the effects of its 87th Co. R. G.A. V. 83rd Co. R.O. A. long journeys and its years of waiting for its owner to tear it open and feast upon the message of a beloved relative. It was destined never to be read by the person to whom it was sent, however, and that person may now be desd.

Captain Shearer is planning to have the envelope framed as a cariosity, for a deed letter which has such a record is unique in the post-office records of any country. -Vanilo Daily Bulletin.

BOXER'S

ESTATE.

Thank you- big thank you, to WELL-KNOWN all those who have contributed tö the making of all these garments.

you are able to make us bed covers, we are wanting them."

With kindest regards, Believe me: 3fadame, The President

N. ROUT.

To Colonel Gordon Hall, Cair, Egypt-1158 rolled bandages, floor cloths, 24 Haanel vests, 53 suitė pyjamas, 105 milk cover, 17 white woollen belts, 40 white woollen caps, 3 bags swabs, 30, eye bandages, 10 puzzles, 60 pairs cloth slippers, 10 The President, Lady May, has pairs white woollen bed socks, 1 received the following important let- lot magazines.

ter from Queen Mary's Needlework To Hon. Superintendent, Red Guild, London: Cross Depot, No. 2.Shad, Alexandra Friary Court, St. James's Palace, Deck, Bombay, 2 cases containing: S. W. I. 10th. October, 1917. 1308 rolled bandagen, 14

pairs Dear Lady May-Her Majesty stretcher boots, 6 floor cloths, 21 The Queen has seen a letter from face cloths, 105 ste flanel Mesopotamia suggesting that owing Pyjamas, 45 khaki knitted woollen to the submarine danger and the muffers, 38 white knitted woollen increasing difficulties of transport, bolts, 6 knitted sleeveless sweaters, organisations should be established

knitted white

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87 h Co-Candy; Watte having arrived, consignees of Koight; Bone, Higham, Hancocks; Cargo are hereby notified to Seanders, Tarner, Small, Britnell send in their Bills of Lading for counter-signature, and to take Watkins.

immediate delivery of cargo from alongside.

83rd Co-Taylor; Long. Ogden; Perkins, Cope, Wright; Harris, Nicholls, Basler, Seras, on 15th December, at 5 P.K., will Cargo remaining undelivered

Bollingson.

be landed at consignees' risk and Play throughout wes of a very expense, and delivery must then fast and even character, both be taken from the Company's

Godown. sides being visited in tarn. After a boat twenty minutes" play 83rced on all cargo remaining un- Storage charge will be assess- Co, took the lead and inst before delivered on 17th December, at half-time they added another 5 P.M. goal, leading at half-time by two goals to DiL

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It will come as a surprise to

The second half found the 87tb most sporta (says a sporting con- Co. in goal-scoring mood and temporary) to learn that the late when the whistle sounded for Lee Darcy, at the time of bis time they bad won the game by death, was only worth £1 760 16, gosle to 2. Their win wae all the of which£1,145 rousisted of pro- more creditable from the fret the party sitosted at Willoughby and they were down two-lore at half East Maitland. Daring Darcy's time. This win now brings them Career is the ring be must beve in quite an elevated position in

ceived over £10,000 in gate mo- the League table. Dy alone. In his two figb's with.

Goorly he received as much, it

not more, money than be left be- FACTS FOR THE FAIR SEX. hind him. The probability is that Les gave his parents sufficient money to make them

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No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected.

No Claim will be recognised after the goods have left the Steamer or Godown.

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All chafed and damaged cargo will be landed into the Company's Godown, where they will be examined on the 29th December, at 10 AM.

No Claim will be recognised if filed after the 27th December, 1917.

T. DAIGO,

Agent. Hongkong, 13th December, 1917.

All wetown realise that they can SAKURA BEER

2 quilts, 2 pillows, 44 milk covers, 40 in the East for the supply of com comfortable for the rest of their scarcely expect to escape, from

woollen caps, 10 forts for the Troops in Mesopotamia, knitted khaki woollen cape, 33 pairs Many valuable consignments have days for Darcy was idolis time to time, suffering which u er knitted woollen mittens, let been sunk in the Mediterranean and ed by his parente. Darcy'a trip are not called upon to endure. Gost But not all women know-ibongh magazines.

Red Sea, and it is to prevent this to America must have

bim a confiderable Comforts supplied locally happening again that the sugger and then there was the expense what is really behind all the

amount, the fact might easily suggest itsel' pairs socks, 4 khaki woollen caps; 4 tion has been made. mufflers, i cardigan jacket, 3 pocket

Her Majesty feels sure that the of sending Mick Hawkins (his miseries is something wrong wit! books, pairs knee caps.

Branches of Her Guild already ex-rainer) to and from America, the blood. tablished and doing such excellent and so the exp nees iscurred in Most often, especially when work in the East would welcome this bringing back the deceased to girl is entering womanhood, the opportunity of ministering to the Australia. Darcy died intestate, one cause of pain, low apirits needs of the Mesopotamian armies, and letters of administration, bas backaches. and slow developmen to whatever race they may belong. been granted to his father, Ed-is senis. This miserable con The demand for help of every kind ward Daroy. The ex-champion'e dition of beslib-too little blood, Sutherland Highlanders.-144 shirts, grows greater as the sphere of mili- correct name was James Leslie or blood that is thin and poor-i 270, handkerchiefs, 55 helmets, 30 tary operations is extended. Motor Duroy

To Capt. Cassel, Head Quarters, 70 knitted woollen mufflers, to innnel vesta.

TRION CHURCH WORKING PARTY (UNDER MAS, MACONAIR) Two cases to the Argyle and

caps, 59 mufflers, 48 pairs of knee cape, 58 pairs of miltens, 276 pairs of socks, 24 vests, tronch sweaters, 48 towels, razors and combination Knives and forks.

WESLEYAN CHURCH WORKING PARTT

(UNDER HRA, BOBINICN)

801 rolled bandages, 36 mufflers." 13 shirts, e pyjamas, 45 pairs of

socks, 98 handkerchiefs, 1 cap, pairs of knee caps,

launches, ice machines, soda-water

machines, books. gramaphones,

sometimes the cause of decline, leading to consumption, at thi Bge. In foll womanhood othe

games, clothing, hospital requisites, if it may be possible for you to miseries come to some women, tobacco, sweetmeats and sugar, for send him any of the comforts for dae again to a scarcity of goor these things, and such as these the which there is a demand at the pre- blood; and when middle ag demand is increasing, and we have sent time, it will be a source of appronobea, the penalty bio!

India great satisfaction to Her Majesty, bas to be paid is the punishment and the East to insure that the ap-| Lists of contributions can be sent wh ob Nature exacta for neglect peal for Mesopotamia is not made to me at Friary Court, as it will al ing the blood. in vain.

ways be a matter of interest to Her

to look more and more to

Every woman, at the first sig Her Majesty desires me to make Majesty to follow the work of all of ill health, should 'ebtsin. Dr #iven to local troops.-mailers, Her Branches may be willing to con-

known to you Her earnest hope that Her Branches in the East.

Williams' pink pilla for pat: 20 shirts, 100, bandkerchiefs,

I am arranging that all gifts for people, for this medicine ba centrate their efforts on the supply the Troops shall be sent on from made a great repulation by the of such comforts and necessaries as 1 Barhay to the depote ofready es 50faring which it has spare- bave mentioned above for the soldi, tablished in Mesopotamia, for pro- women. Dr. Willism' pink pill. ers in Mesopotamia

viding comforta for combatants. build up the blood and so restor

<GATHOLIC WOMEN'S SHARON

(UNDER MINE LOUKarad), -

9 mullers, 2 trench sweaters, 9] pairs of socks, 8 pairs of bed socks,

I am asking Major A. Davis, who Hospital requisites will be distri- health: They "sro obtainabli SOLE AGENTS: serubbers, 3 cotton crepe cushions, directs the activities of the Red hated through the joint Bocieties of from dealera everywhere, also a 339 food covere, & hospital squared, Cross in Bombay, -6-eye bandages, a many tail band-

to keep the Red Cross and St. John of Jera $1.50 the battle, $8/- for ris SUZUKI & CO. you informed 醇 ages, 28 doten swabs, 1874 rolled articles are most needed, and Annie Lawley, Hou. Sec.

what saleYours sincerely, (Signed) from the Dr. William Medicine Co., 96 Erechnen Road, Shanghai bandages.

to

CATEL 68 ALEXANDRA, BUILDING.

OUR

GOLF SHOES

Combine the best materials and good workmanship with perfect fit and Comfort.

NEW STOCK JUST RECEIVED.

MACKINTOSH

& CO. LTD

MEN'S WEAR SPECIALISTS,

14, DES VEUX ROAD.

TELEPHONE NO S

Powell

TELEPHONE*346

NOVELTIES

Lrd

IN NECKWEAR.

Consignment of

CENTLEMEN'S, TIES," the Designs of which have been taken from the

WESTERN FRONT.

They are made in a GOOD QUALITY SILK

and are very EFFECTIVE,

DANCE MUSIC

FOR THE COMING SEASON WALTZES.

...

"LECEND OF THE SEA

TESORO MIO' DESTINY

"CECELE" **MODESTY "

YEUX TURQUOISES

TO-NICHT'S THE NIGHT.

ETC. ETC. ETC. SEE WINDOW.

THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.

XMAS

HAMPERS.

We beg to notify our Customers that Assorted Hampers suitable for the festive season may be obtained from us at the following reduced rates.

No. I HAMPER.

bottle Champagne. "Moet & Chandon," Quart 1.

Whisky, King George IV or Perfection

Backberry Brandy

D.O.M.

*J

Pint

Brandy Martell's XXX

Quart

14

Port, Euperb Tawny

$ 31.00

Claret, St. Julien

Quarta

herry, Old trown,

Gin, Old Tom or Dry" D.C.L."

Burgundy, Burgoyne's

Quart

1 phial Pomeranzan Bitters

No. 2. HAMPER,

1 bottle bampagne," Victor Clicquot,", Quart

دو

D. O M.

Burgundy, Burgoyne's

11

Brandy, Martell's XXX

17

하

Port, Tawny Dry

laret, St. Julien,

Pint

$27.00

Quart

Whisky, King George IV or Perfection

Gin Old Tom or Dry "D.C.L"

Sherry" Vino de Pasto "

1 phial Pomeranzan Bitters

No. 3. HAMPER.

1 bottle Purgundy, Burgoyne's

Pppermint, Get Freres" D. Ü. v.

Rich Old Port

Quart

Pint

$23.00

Quart

hisky, King George IV or Perfection

Brandy 20 year Old

sherry, Amontillado W 8.

Istat Medoo

Gia Lid Tom or Dry D.O.L"

1 phial Fomeranzan Biters?

GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.

WINE MERCHANTS.

TEL. NO. 135. 6, Queen's Road Cential,

Jhongkong-

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