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RIVER MAKE A CONFIDANT OF EVERY-BODY'S FRIEND.
Yesterday's Health Return indicates one fatal oase (Chinese) of bubonic plague.
THE SAIGON RICE QUESTIONS We have been requested i to take up the endgels on behalf of British and foreign firms doing business with Saigon, and who are said to be denied ordinary justice owing to the stipulations which have been made by the French authorities regarding the export of rice. We are told that the Indo-China Government has permitted the expart of 60,000 tons of rice for July, of which The sa Tean arrived here, on 20,000 tons have been allotted to the 21st fastant from Shanghai Chinese and the balance to with 30 saloon and steerage French houses. The latter, so passangers and a general cargo. our informant says, are selling
The sa. Chusan departed from Hongkong on the 2nd instant for Swatow and Bangkok with a general cargo.
ndia ca
these export permits at a rate of We see from a Home paper that from $10 per ton upwards, which Mr. R. W. Lee Jones was among means that, on a minimum basis, the passengers booked to leave as much as $400,000 is being paid London for Hongkong by the by firms to obtain the privilege of Atsuta Maru on July 12. exporting the cereal. A little Saigon journal, published in A fatal occident accurred on a French, named Lo Grenade, has steamer in the Kowloon Docks some bitter, comments on this yesterday, AChinese female coolie business. Amongst other things missed her footing and fell from it says that the merchants in the gangway plank into the hold. Saigon would find it better to be She was killed instantaneously. even Annamies or Chinese than, say,
between
*Belegians, Britishers, Stabbing affrays Americans, Itálians or Portugese, coolies have been numerous, dur- since these latter cannot exporting the last few days. Another solitary sack of rice if they wish man has been sent to the Govern
these ment Civil Hospital as the result to. The allocation of permits in the manner indicated of a wound in his neck, inflicted is described as contrary to the with a knife. principles of Hberty of commerce
A Chinese "on a visit to the and as being in conflict with the justice of the French nation. Colony was yesterday stabbed on The paper
asks. how the back by one of a gang of six the French authorities would robbers, who mobbed him in Re- Colonial Gov-clamation Street, Yaumati, and like it if the ernments of foreign nations stole a pocket-book in which he
That is a very had $9. pertinent query. We are told that British and other ships would only be too keen to take cargoes of rice from Saigon, but that they are absolutely prevent ed from doing so by this order of the French authorities. The matter appears a very serious one and if the facts are as stated, we trust that representations will be made in the proper quarter.
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MARRIAGE. LUCAS-KIRK-At St. John's Cathedral, on 23rd July, 1919, Hubert William Lucas, of Hongkong, to Gertrude Matilda Kirk, of Sydenham, London.
DEATH.
da ROZA,-At St. Paul's Hospital, at noon to-day, Aida Maria Alves da Roza, dearly beloved wife of Carlos Augusto da Roza; deeply regretted
Funeral will leave the Hospital to-morrow at 5.45 p.m. and pass
the Monument at about 6 pm.
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1919.
ITALY AND THE TIENTSIN CONCESSION.
The Wigwam Tennis Club are due to meet the C. R. C. (B) team this evening in connection with the Hongkong Tennis League, and the U. S. R. C. (B) to-morrow evening, both matches on the Wigwam Courts, commencing at 5 p.m.
1
MODERN MODES
The
* Minimum
"Fashion in Paris.
LOW NECKS. BARE ARMS, AND SHORT SKIRTS THE" ORDER OF THE' BAT."
SIMPLE LINES.
+
sation: tooks Britons can the
the show at the Coronet
Rod ditto:
1st ditto ----
Intend to. Apart
the weather.
kind of thing British
means 1*
Bod ditto su: Oh, agree with you.
May I claim the hospital |your volumus to issue souti of a challenge to these gentlemen g
If they (or, for that matter, others who feel the same care to come to the Coronet see Ape Turf Conspirbey (the film that cannot be worthyr seeing, because it is Britiah) ?
if at the canalusión of the they can conscientiously sa they are not satisfied and thr not only is it superior average programme offering be that it is not equal in interm setting and noting the best French, Ita
or American productions the hayo, ever seen, I will at onc and without comment, return them their price of admission/
Yours etc.
H. W. BAY
Hongkong, July 23, 1919:
LOCAL WEDDING.
LUCAS-KIRK
The wedding: took pisos morning, at 4. Toin a Cathedra of Mr. H W. Luens, of Mem Moller and Co., Ltd Miss Gertrude Matilda who recently arrived from Iand The Rev. V. H. Conke Moyle officiated and the wis given away by Mr. Stew bound around with narrow bands Williamson, Managing Disa At no period in the history of of the same dark material as the of Messrs Moller and Com fashion have models been as skirt and coat. The armholes, Ltd, Hongkong Mr simple as they are at this moment too, cut off sheer in a line with Morrison, of the Charter
simple in line, in cut, in adorn the shoulder joint, are bound acted as best man,
After the ceremony The neck s ment, in material, so simple in round likewise.
tion was held to
the A Chiflèse who was banished deed that every amateur dress slightly cut away in a square, from the Colony in 1913 was yes-maker exclaims at once: That's again exactly like the petticoat friends at terday arrested in Wanchai after not difficult to make." But those bodice of the little girl of 1885. Mesers. Moller and Company snatching a parse from another who are in the know will tell This new loose-fitting petticoat after which the bride and bride Chinese. Inspector Kent said that you that just because every new bodice is somewhat long-waisted, groom left for a short honeymoon the man had an accomplice who model is so very simple, it is a joining the top of the skirt a little to be spent in Macao Man made his escape with the purse. true feat of the couturier's art to below the natural waistline. There elegant presents were received Mr. R. E. Lindsell to-day passed accomplish a distinctive master-are innumerable models of this by the happy pair. sentence of three months bard piece in the way of something type of tailor gown. labour on the pickpocket.
У
new.
THE REASON FOR ECONOMY.
and a two
VAUDEVILLE SHOW.
"THE PRIZE PACKETS
IN HONGKONG;
We are informed by the Right Reverend Bishop Pozzoni. that the ordination to the Priestbood Mr. Herbert C.Hoover, the Food of the Rev. Narciso Campos and Controller of America, says that the Rev. Alberto Gonsalves both Europe's needs call for the im- of the St. Joseph's Seminary of portation of 29 million tons of Macau will take place at the food for the year ending August, Cathedral of the Imaculate Con- 1919. Against these requirements ception on Friday, the 25th be places a supply of 35 million instant, at 7am. tons in the exporting countries, available as from August, 1918. While this supply, on paper, is more than enough to meet all needs, the entire amount has not been available on account of port and railway strikes as well as shortage of shipping. The entire American surplus will be absorbed by the end of this month, while
A MINIMUM OF MATERIAL. the value of foodstuffs placed in Europe by the United States, in
A novelty which has already the twelve-month period, up to
A remand was ordered of a case To begin with, materials being unfortunately caught on so much. the end of this month, will this morning in which Mr. E. Lalmost prohibitive in price 45 that it bids fair to become im
is the dark blue amount to approximately $2,500 Agassiz appeared to defend a francs a yard being quite an possible
costume, the sole millions.Enemy and neutral coun- Chinese charged with inflicting ordinary price for woollen mat gabardine tries pay cash, while the Allies are wounds on another man with aerial-the dressmakers have been trimming of which is stitching in
The fracas, which forced to be economical. The recream colour or some other Opening on Thurs In the disputes and discussions which have taken place regard-aided by appropriations. Mr. dagger. ing the future of Tsingtao, the question of the disposal of the Hoover proposes that the last of occurred at Samsuipo, took the sult is that all new models are contrasting shade in very thick the Victoria Theatr Austrian Concession in Tientsin has been kept somewhat in the the food ships should leave form of a faction fight which re-fashioned out of the minimum silk-forming wide squares at theville compan
the complainant's of serge or silk-soms gowns bottom of the skirt and on the packets,” which background. Public opinion has not been aroused on the subject, the United States by July 1 sulted in important though it ia. At the same time, there have been import-after that, harvests in Europe removal to hospital, where he is being entirely composed out fronts of the coat, simulating a perform for th
furnish supplies for ain a critical condition.
The de-of
half metres-waistcoat. There were many cording to Press ant discussions going on in Paris on the matter, and much attention will has been given to Italy's claim to take over the Austrian rights and few months, but if the United fendant was bailed out in a su af serge or satin. As skirts are models of this design in con-ending African,
cut as high as possible and bodices junction with a petticoat-bodice Anstraban papere, privileges. Italy is vitally interested in the matter by reason of States must give relief in the of $200.
as low as possible, and as sleevas of the same colour as the promises to be the fact that Austria was her particular enemy in the war, and that coming winter, it will be necessary
secure new legislation to A Chinese charged before Mr. are non-existent on many new kitching.
Company she played an important part in the downfall of the Dual Monarchy. to
Beside the tailored gowns, other berg (four RE. Lindsell to-day with assalt-models, one realises that even. a Having defeated Austria, she asks to be allowed to take over the provide for such.
The
ing another man with, a chopper tall woman requires little material models are made sleeveless, the gentleman) Austrian Concession in Tientsin as one of the spoils of war.
THE RAILING THIEVES.
same idea of the plain low-cut programme represe was said by Inspector Macdonald wherewith to clothe herself Allies, however, have decided on rejection of the request, but
The public will be gratified that to be out of his mind and the In spite of all that has been sorage and sleeveless bodice in London there is no information at the time of writing as to what is to
at length one of the thieves who victim of mental delusions done to introduce drapery effects, predominating, even among very good evening's ente be the ultimate fate of the Concession."
Yesterday's wire states that America objected to the cession of specialises in the acquisition During the frequent visitations the Parisienne clings tenaciously smart afternoon gowns. This assured. There will Chinese territory to Italy, and that in that attitude the United of iron railings has been brought of his mental weakness, he to her "robe chemise" or to her summer coolness will be possible of programme, States had the support of both Britain and France. The Chinese to book. Those who have had would imagine himself to be kimono bodice and short narrow to obtain even with gowns of night and admission delegation also expressed itself against the grant to Italy. In occasion to use Bowen Road will persecuted. The assault, which skirt. Any ordinary sempstress comparatively thick material usual prices. considering this question, we cannot help but compare it with the know to what extent this thieving occurred at No. 5, Second Street, can run up one of these gowns in because of this lavish display of decision in the case of Tsingtau, to which, under the terms of the has gone on Whole lengths of is said to have been committed an hour. But the trimming, the uncovered parts of the wearer, je Peace Treaty with Germany, the Japanese have come into posses railings erected by the Govern-while the Chinese was in one of deft embroidery, the inimitable Women of maturer years will TO-DAY'S MISCE sion. The cases are not on all fours, admittedly. Tsingtan was ment along the edge of this these fit The injured man is threadings and stitchings-these of course eschew these extremes. wrested from the Germans by force of arms, with British help, by thoroughfare have been taken still in Hospital suffering from are what make up the sum of the of fashion low necks, short the Japanese. That being the case, Japan's claim was infinitely away by audacious rogues, who, wounds inflicted on him whilst distinctions that differentiate the skirts, and no sleeves, But they more strong than Italy's could be to the Austrian Concession at presumably, have been in the he was aslben, An adjournment work of the grande couturiere will conform to the general into big exes, med Tientsin, which obviously could not be the object of habit of selling them and pocketing was made this morning of the from that of her smaller sister fashion by wearing short elbow-and little cars is being sleeves and skirts, narrow though considered by housel military attack But there is a point in which the the gains. The convenience of the hearing of the case.
and imitator.
somewhat longer. Indeed, an
Home who pay from WD instances may be viewed from the same angle, and that public, as served by the provision
At the Callot show this spring effort has been made on the part
a dozen for a commod is in regard to the cession of Chinese territory to of these railings, has not been at
A Chinese schoolmaster on á
indispensable foreign nations. It would appear from the wording of the tele-all considered by these thieves, visit to the Taiping Theatre foundCallot always holds her own as of the couturiers to lengthen the
The other gram giving the decision of the Peace Conference Committee who have been carrying out a Tegarding the Tientsin Concession, that Italy was refused her request regular campaign for months that he could with more comfort the most imaginative of designers, skirt to angle-height, but there is
structures. But now one of them off He hung it on the back of able throughout many seasons adopting this demurer mode, scaled 25
For covering bare arms, and has been caught red-handed. He his seat and was so interested in in succession there wore many ORIGINAL TRIMMING EFFECTS, by has been well sentenced, receive the entertainment that he was tailor-made dresses composed of
ing six months in gaol and four bitssfully unaware of the fact that the shortest and tightest of skirts very low necks in the street there hours, stocks to boot. He desery- this had mesked away and a loose almost shapeless Half the any number of models of the
hope that with his garment. When length cost confined to the waist cape-long and short.
In spite of the sentence will have the effect he finally came to know of his with narrow bands or sashes.
abominable foss, he informed the fokis of the But the jacket once
theatre. The thief was discover revealed the newest, the ed sitting comfortably on the daring of cors
-
BACK TO 1885,
"A new classif
because the Allies did not approve of handing over Chinese territore past in tearing down these enjoy the play with his jacket and her models remaid fashion-140 far no sign of the Parisienne weighed, ho
to another Power. If that is so, then it may well be asked why the same policy w not followed in the case of fingiau:
is Chinese förrit
but because the
ed all he
jacket in a seat in an obscure
bart of
the
blouse. The This was had no firm
related to the waist, but wa
perfectly flat, bodic
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eggs were
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