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FURTHER ATTRACTIONS.

Last night's opera at the Theatro Royal. "La Jewess,"

SPORTING TIT-BITS.

The A.A.A. high jump champ ion, B. H. Baker, bas taken to hurdling and is said to be doing very good times in practice.

A daughter of Stephen Bloom. was presented to a very apprecia-er-Miss Hetty Bloomer is about the Derby tive audience, and was, as great to be married to a success as its predecessors. The County forward, A. Quantrill.

It is still a doubtful point theme was an engrossing one and gave many opportunities to whether D. D. B. Cook, the Mer- the cast to display their emo-chestonian, will get his place tional and dramatic tatents. As in the Cambribridge University Richa, the Jewess, Miss Gusiera fifteen. again justified the high opinions which has been formed of her acting and singing. The piece provides a decided attraction in the scope given to the Ballet. which made its appearance in

first

acts. the

there

The movements were executed by the girls with a rythm that was a pleasure to witness.

On

The public will be interested to has learn that the company decided to extbhd its season to a further three performances, it addition to to-day's matinee and night performances. Monday Huguenots" will be presented, in which we are given b understand the whole of the cast will appear. A repetition of those popular operas" Fagleace" and Cavalleria Rusticana

to be given on Tuesday, and the final performaniec will take place on the fallowing sight, when. by special request. La Boheme" is again to be presented.

CHURCH SERVICES.

F. R. Walls, who is in the Glasgow inter-City team, is the son of an old Scottish forward and ex-president of the Scottish Football Union.

Blackburn Rovers are reported to be willing to give £20,000 for David Roll of Linfield elab, the Irish international

The sum is not regarded as big enough.

Yorkshire County Cricket Club will have a fall programme next season, and all the players who helped to win the championship this year will be available.

A movement is on funt to establish lawn tennis matches between Oxford and Cambridge Eniversities and Yale, the cham- plon University of America, next

summer.

James Morton, the old Hibern avforward, was also played for Barnsley and Bristol Rovers, has just been demobilised, and has ben granted a free transfer by the latter club.

Surgeon J. A. R. Cargill, the old Edinburgh Academical for- ward, is refereeing in the London district. He is reported to be one of those who do not penalise a side for trivialities.

South Africa and Rúmania have intimated their intention of taking part in the Olympic Games Both have asked at Antwerp. that Rugby football should be

neclude in the programme.

He is now

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY. JANUARY 24. 1920.

St. Joux's CATHEDRAL, HONG- RONG. 26th January 1920 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. Holy Communion (130 cm.) Responses: Matins (11 a.m.) Festal, Venite: Hooper. Psaths:

Rugger players interested in. Stainer and Soaper (8th even. ing). Te Deum: Farnby, Turle the Inter Services Championship and Turle (13th evening). Bene- last season will rethember Captain dictus: Wickes (10th evening), George Thom, of the R.A.F. side. Hymns: 474, 169. Severfalda splendid forward. Amen. God Save the King, being "demobbed." and is likely N.B.-Psalm 42, verses 1. 7, 91 to spend the reminder of this and 15 in unison. Psalm 45, winter in Kirkcaldy. Before go. verses 3 & 4 in unison. Heming to Canada several years ago 474. verse 1 in unison. Hymn he played for the Kirkcaldy side 169, verses 1 and 3 in unison, along with the late D. D. Howte. Litany (12 nooh.) Evensong The Scottish selectors. writes (5 p.m.) Responses: Festal. Psalme: Tallis and Rimbauit (6th evening). Magnificat: Baltishill (4th evening). Nune Dimittis: Felton. Hymns: 73. (33) 249, 401. Sevenfold Amen. N.B.-Psalm 33. vores 1, 2, 7, 6, 12 & 20 in nnison. Psalm 34, verses 1.3.8,17 & 22 in unison. Hymn 73. verse 4 in unison. Hymn 249, verse 4 in unison. 11gman 401, verse 4 in unison. UNION CHURCH KENNEDY ROAD.

Sanday Services Jan. 26th Morning at 11 am Hymns:

us Edinburgh man no: Vet demobilised, would do well to have a look at "Lieut. L. A. G. Diziel, of the Royal Scots Fusi- liers. He is one of the best stand-off halves in the South, and although an old Marlborough boy a goud Seat. At present he is with the R. A. F. Well off indeed i for stand-off halves is the country that can afford to pass him over,

Mr. Hugh Moncrieff, & promi- nent Glasgow solicitor, who died

his home on the outskirts of Kilsyth, was a well-known Rugby 5, 585, 41, 51. Psalm 148. Even-player 40 years 320. He played ing at 6 pm. Hymns: 229, for 147, 165, 599. Preacher: Rev. J. Kirk Macunachie. WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH WANCHAL-Sunday Jan. 25th Morning 10.15 a.m. Evening service at 6 p.m.

Glasgow Erivers and afterwards for the West of Scut- lund, as a half-back. He was solicitor for the Scottish Football Association, and conducted the legal business arising out of the rox disa-ter. One of his ST. PETER'S CHURCH, WEST partners was Mr. T. Warren, POINT Sunday, Jall. 25th father of the Kelvinside Aca. 1920. 8 a.. Holy Communiondemicals of that name.

11 2.n. Morning Prayer, and The following has been written Sermon.

as regards "Bombardier" Wells

PEAK CHURCH.-Holy Commun-in connection with his display

ion at 8.15 a..

against Arthur Townley:-"When THE GOSPEL HALL-ING. 10 he had punched Arthur into a and 12 Pedder Street). Workly condition bordering on paralysis Services Sunday. Breaking he stopped. With his opponent of Bread, 11 an. Gospel Meet tottering in front of him. Wells ing, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Exposition fanked the final blow. Fully a of Scripture. S'an, Thursday. dozen, times vid e half-step in Bible Class. 8 p.. Friday, with poised glove. I was watch. Bible Class for Ladies, 5.30 p.m. ing him carefully, for tempera- Saturday,Prayer Meeting. 8p.m.ment has always interested me. ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL To my thinking, his GLENEALY.--Luw- Masses at simple refused to 6,7, and 9.30 cm. High Massepaldn't bring himself to the point at 8 a.m. 5.30 p.m.-Benediction of using that terrific punch on a of the Blessed Sacrament. thoroughly beaten man. His legs SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME positively wobbled under him,

"ARSENAL STREET.Sunday and he merely pushed Townley.

Evening.

Services away feebly with both hands, while the crowd howled for p.m.

blood."

Gospel

ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, GARDEN ROAD. Mass end Sermon at 10 am. followed by the Bene- dirction of the Blessed Sacra- ment. FIRST

CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST.-MacDonnell Road Sundays. 11.15 a.m. Wednes- days, 5.30 p.m.

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The Committee of the Scottish Football League appeal to club from refrain enthusiasts "blowing whistles, bugles, and operating other noisy instruments while driving through the cities and towns to football matches." They also appeal to all parties to "desist from blowing whistles enclosures, while inside the which -interferes with the play, and also to desist from During the period of silence at blowing bugles and operating Messrs. James Robertson and other hideous instruments, which Son's engineering works, Fleet-disturbs the praccable enjoyment Wood, on Armistice Day, one of of the game." It is stated that the 300 employees sat down with complaints bave been received his hat on and whistled the "Red from relatives of people who are Flag." At the expiration of the ill and from the police as to the two minutes eight or nine cz-sol- frightening of horses by the diers employed at the works occupants of brakes waving flags. asked the man to apologize, and The hope is expressed that the the desired on his refusing, carried him to appeal will have tank of water and dipped him. effect: otherwise it is stated that He was then rolled on the floor steps will require to be taken to of the moulding shop and finally bring about a more orderly state kicked into the street.

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MONDAY, 26th January. HUGUENOTES.

Que of Ca most famoats Grand Operas. The whole east will appear in this Opere

TUESDAY, 27th January. PAGLIACCI & CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA.

BY SPECIAL REQUEST WEDNESDAY, 28th January.

LA BUHEME.

Booking is open at MOUTRIE'S.

Owing to shopping delay the Company will extend its scason until 25th January.

NOW READY.

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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

THE ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB

propose holding a Rowing Regatta on Saturday, 28th February, 1920. The Meeting will take place at the Club House, North Point, Event 1-SERVICE RACES :—

Cutters (12 oared). Crewe from: H.B.M.

under Naval orrangements.

ALL "CONERS' RACE:-

Under Naval arrangement.

Event 2- FOURS:-

(Inter Port Fours

(Challenge Cup).

Junior Fours.

e) Hongkong Race (Brokers' Cup).

NOTICE.

THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING CO., LTD.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CHIRTY FIRST ORDINARY ~ MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Com- pany will be held at the COM- PANY'S OFFICES VICTORIA BUILDING on Thursday 5th Navy for the purpose of receiving the February 1920 at 12 o'clock noon

Course 1 mile.

fe) Crows from any are Hong, Officers of H.B.M. Navy. H.B.M. Army and Civil Services may enter for this race. A com- bined-erow fròny two small Hongs may enter at the discretion of the Rowing Committee.

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Miniatures of the Challenge and Brokers' Cups will be pre- esented to cach Member of the winning crews.

Event 3.--PAIR OARS :-

Event 4

6) Inter Port. Course 1 mile.

Junior Pars. Course & mile.

DOUBLE SCALLS :-

OPEN. Course 1 mile.

Event 5. SINGLE SCULLS :-

(Challenge Cup). OPEN, Course 1 mile.

Event 6.-MIXED DI UBLE STULLS":—

Open to Ladies and Gentlemen with Laiy

Coxswain. Course 4 mile. -

REPORT of DIRECTORS to- gether with Statement of Ac counts for the year ending 31st. December 1919:

The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from Wednesday 28th January to Thursday 5th February 1920 (both days inclusive), during which period no TRANSFER of SHARES can be Registered.

By Order of the Board of

Directors MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE Secretary to the

Hongkong Land lavestment & Agency Co., Ltd. General Agents for the Kowloon Land and Building

Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 21st January, 1920.

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY COMPANY, LTD.

NOTICE is hereby given that The proposed programme may be added to or varied later if the Thirty Second Ordinary found desiralle. Names of individuals and crews to be sent to the Meeting of Shareholders in this undersigned not later than one week before the regatta. The finish-Company will be held at the.. ing point will be the Club House.

Entrene Fes-$5.50 for Four.

$3.00 for Pair Our Boats. 57.00 for Singles.

J. S. MCCANN, Hon. Rowing Scerctury.

Practices take place at 5.30 p.m. on Tuesdays & Fridays and Coaches have kindly consented to Coach crews on these days.

HONGKONG UNIVERSITY

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on Friday, February 13th at 9.30 p.m. A

on Saturday

on Wednesday

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18th

(Matinee)

Offices of Messrs. Jardine Mathe- son & Co., Ltd. on Thursday 29th, January 1920 at 12 o'clock at noor for the purpose of receiving the Rep rt of the Directors to- gether with the Statement of Ac- counts for the year ending 31st, December 1919.-

The Register of Shares of the Company will be Closed from Monday 19th to Thursday 29th, January 1920 (both days in- clusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Re- gistered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE

Secretary.

Hongkong, 13th January, 1920.

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMATION COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Nineteenth Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders in this Company. will be held at the Office of Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Company, Limited on Thursday the 29th, January 1920 at 11.45 a.m. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st, December 1919. The Register of Shares of the company will be Closed from Monday 19th to Thursday 29th,

General Booking opens at Moutries on February 2nd at 9 a.m. January 1920 (both days in-

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NOTICE TO CONSIG NEES.

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

S.S. PERSIA MARIT,” From SAN FRANCISCO vis HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS & MANILA

:

January 30th

NOTICE..

The Annual Open Billiard Championship of the Colony, held under the auspices of the Victória Recreation Club.

Entries close on 31st January and are

to be accompanied by entrance fee of $2.

The number of points to be

From SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS via SAN FRANCISCO, HONOLULU, & JAPAN PORTS. Played and other arrangements will be decided at a meeting of The

above named Steamer the Competitors. having arrived Thursday, The competition is open to all January, 22nd.

in the Colony.

R. H. B. MITCHELL,

Hon. Secretary. Victoria Recreation Club.

NOTICE.

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REPULSE BAY HOTEL.

Consignees of cargo are hereby notified to present their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and take immediate delivery from alongside steamer or the Com- pany's Godown, where all cargo] impeding immediate discharge will be landed at consignees' risk. Storage will be assessed on cargo remaining undelivered after Thurssday, January, 29th 1920.

All broken, chafed and damaged SATURDAY, 24th JANÚARÝ, packages will be landed into the TEA DANSANT FROM 4 pm Company's Godowns, where esme will be examined on Tuesday, January 27th, 1920 at 10 AM-

No Claims will be recognised after the goods have left the steamer or Godown, and none will be entertained if presented later than three weeks after arrival of steamer...

TO 7 p.m. DINNER DANSANT FROM 8 p.m. J. H. TAGGART,

Manager.

TO BE LET.

No Fire Insurance whatever,гO LET.-No. 3 Seymour Ter- will be effected.

T. DAIGO, race from middle February at Manager. $115. per month including taxes. Hongkong, 23rd January, 1919, Apply Linstead & Davis,

clusive during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors, MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE

Secretary. Hongkong, 13th January, 1920

NOTICE...

THE HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE, LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Sixth Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders in this Company will be held at the Offices of Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Company, Limited, on Thursday 29th January 1920 at 11.30 am. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st Decem ber 1919.

The Register of Shares of the Monday 19th to Thursday 29th Company will be Closed from

January 1920 (both days in- clusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can bu Registered.

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By Order of the Board of

Directors."

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The Hongkong Central Estate, Limited.

MOWBRAY 8. NORTHCOTE

Secretary to

The General Managers. Hongkong, 13th January, 1920,