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DELICIOUS SUMMER DRINKS

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NOTES & COMMENTS.

FISHY!

DAY BY DAY.

IN FRACTICE A CONSERVATIVE

We don't know whether any-MEANS A MAN WHO CANNOT BE body else has noticed anything MEMBER ANYTHING BEFORE

of smell. We are referring to aj

of

There was a clean bill of health to batch of Home papers which came in the Colony yesterday, to hand on Monday morning.

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[BY "METEORITE".] Time at the present moment

American touriak was "d THE THEATRE.

ingTM the Scottish locha," and unusual about the last mail from YESTERDAY, AND A PROGRESSIVE hangs haavity on the bands of

Sir,-Had I been one of those (when his natiys guide brought kim Hame but cars almost walked MEANS" A MAN WHO CANNOT our Aero Club officials. They into the office of its own accord. IMAGINE ANYTHING REYOND TO have nothing much to busy brave souls in the play at the within sight of Look Lomond the themselves over, or st any rate, Theatre Royal last night, Yankospaused and gazed wonder It baralded its advent by the dis-] MORROW.-G. K. Chesterton

have not yet been in possession should have felt inclined to have struck at the beauty of tinct appeal it made to our sinss

aeroplano on which consigned playgoers to the Southcanery and the expanse of wa ter. lavish A respectabla Pole, where they would have guess that's some loeb, show of seronautical knowledge bean compelled to appland claimed the Yankes. We haven't There is, however, the forth to keep themselves warm and anything to equal it over our coming Aerial Darby to think to lung in vain for such a bright way.” The guide was equal to Owing to cholers at Kobe the about, and on this subject there and clover fistle show as that the occasion and saw his op. office coolie arrived struggling sa. Empress of Asia will not call has been some correspondence which was played to amply portunity, "If you could suck, under a huge batch of mail matter. there this voyage.

with the Government, which, benches. For the Hodgson Revue he said, “ sa well as you can blow, while furnishing no definite state Company gave of the best to a Fon, could have it over in a'low - for the rest of the day. At On her voyage from Kobe and ment as to the plans of the Club in comparatively empty house; and hours." first, our inclination WAS to and Moji the N. Y. K. Tatsumo Connection with the event, re-whatever may have been their put it down to the possibility Maru, encountered a typhoon. of the coolie having had a mare

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was wrong was obtained when the

There was a decided smell of fsh

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A.S. WATSON & CO., LTD. visibly paler and said he thought

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

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evidence of their bons fides.

Correspondents are requested to observe the rule which requires them to forward their names and addresses with communications addressed to the Editor, not necessarily for publication, bu: a and All communications intended for publication should be address Business correspondence should be sent to the Manager.

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vealed the receptiveness of the fueling of the Isot of To be in arrear with the rent Government to any plans in re-patronage, they acted with the may be an Inconvenience but, spect of which its co-oparation is verve and aplomb of artistes play-according to Judge Graham, spicy breakfast than usual. But The engagement is announced desired. Much has been said of ing to a crowded theatre. Smokers K.C., Bow County Court, it does that idea was soon dispelled of Mr. P.P.J. Wodehouse, CLE, late in regard to the apparent will appreciate the simile when not justify ejeciment This is Then our Chief Clipper, whose to Laura, widow of the late Dr. lack of interest shown by the say that it was a "Faluces heartening news for a numer- business it is to hunt out interest-

Harold Macfarlane.

Government in local aviation company playing to a Wood-ous company of transgressors ing bits of Homa news, became

matters, and in the general en- bine" audience. The Spa who are far behind in paymenÈS, thusiasm for this appealing sub Girl," a revuette, sparkled with though it may be doubted wheth- he had better have a day's leave. The s.. Chipahing which arriv-ject residents are apt to regard fun and humour. The scenery er the decision will be Next moment, the office canary ed in Hongkong at noon yestar-with reproach the official decree excellent and the acting good. homologated by many brother fell of his percb in a dead stupor. [day, went through two typhoons which restricts the height at One bright star in the theatrical justices. Still it opens up a Then the editor's glass of milk after leaving Weihaiwei.

which seaplanes may ily when firmament, Florence Harrington, wide fald for ambitious tenants (that's his favourite beverage!}

coming into the Harbour. The who to my mind, excels any and deepens the curse upon the turned sour. What on earth A fire which broke out at about military could it be? Just as we were on 810 last night completed gutted reasons for supporting such an Hongkong.

people have ther commedienne that bas visited heads of disgruntled landlords. the point of sending for a Sanitary three storey building in Des order, but there

Kava the most If a tenant "continues to pay." Inspector, the Acting Clippert Road, near the Sincere the resulting dangers to vessels play

also original and refreshing dis according to this learned judge, comedy acting I he does not stand within the Scissors Wielder consequent on Brigade quickly arrived on the upon a harbour crowded with Quaintly humorous in voice and not matter if the tenant is still (who was deputising for the Chief Company's premises. The Fire when a seaplane swoops down have seen for a long time.danger of "the law. Arrears do the latter's collapse) yelled:

on the scene, and were able to shipping, and I am informed that action, she made an art of the paying. The policy is an admit- Eureka!" Atlast the secres was confire the Ere to the building the Government had this possibi- very difficult performance of able one, and ought to be support- discovered paper after paper involved. The origin as well as lity in view when they issued their portraying a The rate of subscription to "The Hongkong Telegraph” is $35.

foolish middle-ed by all householders who do not was found to be covered with per annum. (Payable in Advance.)

the extent of the damage is not mandats which practically com-aged spinster. Combine with find it convenient to pay up to the ardaty-brown deposit which The rate per quarter and per mensem, proportional. Subscripsmelt more like poison-gas plas

known.

pels seaplanes to taxi in when that the genius of a first minute. tions for any period loss than one month will be charged as for a diseased tin af salmon than

they enter the Harbour.

rate male comedian and ir full month.

will be realized how good anything else, we have ever en- The us. Yue Ying Wa, a Chin-

As interesting and practical The "Hongkong Telegraph" is delivered free when the addressee countered. There was a general ese

she was. Theatre-goers have vessel whose agents are The present stage in aviation

contribution to the solution of the delivered at their residences without any extra charge. On copies masks, and one of our men who arrived in port this morning with not called for special regulations likely to see for a long time. demonanate what might be done is accessible to messenger. Peak subscribers can have their copies rush by the staff for their gas- Messrs. Carmichael and Clarke, developments in the Colony has centainly missed the best in housing problem has recently dividual performance they are been made at Bourneville. To sent by post an additional $1.50 per quarter is charged for postage. had seen active service instinct-500 tons of beans for Hongkong coming into force, but I am told

Single Copies, Daily, ten cents.

ively dashed for cover into the and 1.750 tons of beans for other that the Colony will eventually Excellently supported by her nationally with various kinds of Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a yawning mouth of our best and destinations.

She arrived from follow the regulations certainly deserves at least the

confreres. Florence Harrington building materials, Messia Cad- fixed period will be continued until countermanded.

biggest waste-paper basket. Our Newchang, Dalny, and Keelung. forth by The "Hongkong Telegraph" is now on sale at, and will be coolie, who lives near the She experienced exceedingly bad Aeronautics Convention at which equal patronage which has been belivered to subscribers br, the Dairy Farm Company, Ltd. Wanchai Shell Fisheries and is weather. As already reported in Britain and her Colonies were extended to others of less merit. Shameen, Canton, who are our agents there.

therefore proof against all smell, these columns, the Yue Ying Wa represented. was summoned and he removed towed the Japanese steamer the offending literature to the Kinkon Maru into San Nun Bay. As yet no definite decision bas DE JOURNEL-At his residence, Hongkong, Munsieur Marcel depths below. The "All Clear The Kinkon Marn was disabled been received as to the date of signal was then sounded and work and was using signals of distress the Derby. The arrangements of peacefully resumed. But why will they mix up mails with dried fish aboard some of these |-teamers?

SHIP'S LIGHTS.

Rouet de Journel, aged 45.

DEATH.

The Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1920.

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LEYLAND HODGSON blocks have been put up. The

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exerted a number of experi mental houses, in which five different methods of construction were employed. Examples of the wooden bungalow, the brick bun- galow, as well as houses of the villa type built with concrete

erection of the wooden bungalow occupied twelve weeks, and the The Chinese contractor, who in the process of organization

brick bungalow nine weeks, but was summoned for not taking and the indications are that it

| those périods, in good weather, it proper precautions in blasting will not be a fait accompli anti) a

The Leyland Hodgson Revue is thought might be considerably operations at Kowloon, and in year hepce. So far the Club is left consequence of which a piece of without information as to the Company gave us last night at the reduced. The wooden bungalow on the West River run bas brough:window into the dining room of

A correspondent who is engaged rock came firing through the facilities expected here, whether Theatre Royal the revnette "The consists of living room, three in the form of an aerodrome Spa Girl The show was an bedrooms, a scullery, bathroom, EMPIRE SHIPPING FACILITIES.

our notice a matter that is Mr. W. M. Johnson's residence, or seaplane barbour, as both types entertaining one, but the per- larder, linen room, &c., and there deserving of attention. He states was to-day fined $15 by Mr. N. L. of aircraft may be used formance lacked enthusiasm by 19 730 square yards of garden Whilst we in Hongkong are looking forward to the eventual that a night or two ago, between Smith in spite of a defence put up in the race. My information, reason of the poor house. These There is a gas-heated bot-water improvement of car harbour and that means the improvement of Wangmoon red beacon light and by Mr. Rowan. Mr. Rowan held

the are "dog days" in Hongkong system, abd

sand consequently the theatres cooking range. Similar ac our shipping facilities it is interesting to call to mind that the Flat Island, nine steamers were that such a mishap could not be course of an interview with

Government Official, weat Government & Home is paying dus heed to the big question of passing. West River bound. The helped by the contractor who had show that the Club has not con-three nights of the season will see the brick bungalow, bat the

to suffer. It is hoped that the last commodation is provided Imperial shipping, as is evidenced by the recent appointment of an distance being about nine miles, it observed all the precautions that

are somewhat smaller. Imperial Shipping Committee. We note with pleasure that it is meant that there was one steamer "boman ingenuity could devise eyed any definite atatement of a better reception accorded the rooms agreed among important shipping circles that the Committee is a per mile. One of these vessels for such cases.

its requirements for the reasonsal Company. Miss Florence Harring. Both types of houses cost £800, strong one and that an excellent choice has been made of the four correspondent gives

ready stated. There are a number ton acted the part of "Miss and the rental is given as 136. shipping representatives. One of the most important shipping dame) appeared to have a red light

of ideal seaplane anchorages in Scroggins" very well, while the per week, exclusive of rates. Two Two members of a gang of the many sheltered bays of this Spanish Carnival journals at Home recently devoted itself to a leading article on on her stem head, but on closer

was houses of the villa type built of this matter, pointing out that the work which had been entrusted to examination this proved to be a pickpockets were arrested at Island and the mainlsed and really impressive. "The Spa concrete block were completed in An in eresting ex- the Committee was of an important character that would occupy red curtain on the saloon window about the same time yesterday, am told that it only needs the Girl". is in three sets, and the five mouths.

were unsuccessful selection of the Club for its con-roles On one of the other ships there following their

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periment was also made with a considerable period in consideration.

to be Of the need of establishing improved communication between seemed

left A buge red operations against two persons. cession by the Government.

littbuilding a bungalow on the pisc the Mother Couarry and the Dominions and outlying Colonies there light completely obscuring the In one case an Annamite con-

to be desired. Mr. Leyland Hodg-de terre (rammed earth) principle. can be no disagreement. It must be readily admitted that the life masthead and green lights stable of the Shanghai French Much has been achieved of 400 was an ideal lover, whilst Mr.The foundations in this case had of the British Empire depends primarily upon its sea communice-uotil at close quarters these latter Municipal Police who was passing late to show the practicability of Percy Baverstock as "Colonel to be carefully prepared on tions. Whatever the existing magnitude of the ocean-borne were just visible. The cause of through the Colony on transfer aviation in the Colony, and I am Crusham Miss Helen Sattie as account of the weight of the 18 commerce between the United Kingdom and the Dominions. this was a second red side-screen to Indo-China bad his purse told that it needs only a practical Molly" (the Colonel's daughter), inch earth wall. The cost of the producer, manufacturer, and merchant alike are vitally concerned above and joined to the ordinary picked by one of the thieves in demonstration of its value to the Mr. Cyril Dane as the Fortune two latter types of houses has not with securing cheap, regular, and efficient transport for their goods. one, and our correspondent says Lower Lascar Row, but promptly general public for the Govern. Teller and Mr. Jack Gordon as yet been definitely fixed.

"Percival Potter" had parts that and consequently with the progressive improvement of the Empire's that if this this were intended for grabbed the thief who was thos ment to come in with its assist shipping facilities. Yet, as was pointed out in the report of the au oil light & piece of board above obliged to drop the purse and ance, financial or otherwise, in fitted them like gloves.

While playing on an Ayr- Dominions Royal Commission, it is obvious to anyone who studies and over the electric light would take to his heels. He was event the building of an aerodrome or e-vestbble.

To-night the Company presents shire course the other afternoon, the problem that the pre-war facilies fur commercial intercourse enable the masthead and green wally arrested by Chinese de-airport as its share of support.

A golfer had rather between the scattered parts of the Empire, not from any fault of the lights to be properly displayed. tective after a short chase, and It would be bad policy and

uncommon experience. He was shipowner, however, were infinitely below the best available stan- The suggestion that arises out of to-day given six weeks at the missppropriation of public funds

preparing to drive off when ind- dard. Co-ordination and co-operation between the various author these things is that bright red or Police Court. His colleague in were the Government to go into WAR DECORATIONS. denly a little wren perched itself ities ware wanting, and the proper development of ocean com-green curtains should be taboo on crime received the same term of the expense of building on its own ARMY COUNCIL REQUEST.efforts be made to shake it off, it on his aboulder, and despite the munication lacked ita indispensible basis. There was little scientific the windows or port holes of imprisonment from the Ma-account an aerodrome just for the anticipation of coming events, and still less preparation on a vessels, 13 at night they gistrate.

convenience of a few joy-riders. Headquarters office informs us refused to mOTE. Ultimately he generous scale for fature possibilities. It seemed, indeed, as though become confused with the side

that the Army Council is anxious was forced to remove it with bis other nations bad applied to the problem of harbour development, lights and their usa might well

The question of air defence for that all those awarded decora- band. Even then, the bird did which is the indispensible basis to which reference is made above, result in collisions. Perhaps

the Colony, which it is proposed tions (as distinct from, ordinary not leave him, but remained near a clearer vision of the future, and a broader comprehension of pro- this matter could be looked into

The Admiralty announces that to entrust to a Volunteer Force, War Medals) who bave not yet the ball which he was about to gressive tendencies. Today there is every incentive to devise some by the harbour authorities so far it is intended to begin at once the could be safely left to the Naval received them should have them play. This uncommon behaviour means of permanent betterment of sea routes within the Empire, as ships leaving Hongkong are distribution of the prize money at and Military authorities, who presented as early as possible. puzzled the golfer, who was si s and so apply powerful impulse to Imperial trade. One welcomes, concerned.

With this end in view, those loss to discover the cause of it. present available in respect of are до doubt alive to therefore, the wide terms of reference of the Imperial Shipping HEALTH PRECAUTIONS.

ibose who are not dow in the its importance. Though concerned should claim these Happening, however, to look op- Committee. They are charged not only to inquire into complaints

naval service. The amount of one official advices have

decorations at once and should warde, he perceived a hawk cir- with regard to ocean freights, facilities and conditions for inter- We have been looking through full share earned by 30 months' received here, there is reason to make application in the first place cling above, evidently marking Imperial trade, but to make a broad survey of the facilities for public health notice issued by qualifying service, is 50s: the expect that a naval aeroplane to the D.A.A. and Q.M.G.. Head the wren for its prey. This, then, maritime transport on Empire routes. They are also asked to make the Shanghai Health Officer, the number of shares depending on may soon make its appearance Victoria Barracks. All applica behaviour, and in its feat of the quarters, China Command, was the reason of the little birds recommendations for the co-ordination and improvement of such aim of which is to advise on the rank held at sea. As it is in Hongkong accompanied by facilities with regard to the type, size, and speed of ships, depth of precautions against disease. impossible to deal with all the the aeroplane carrier Ark Royal."

greater danger, it had lost its water in docks and channels, construction of harbour works, and is a very admirable bit of work, claims at one time, the first die-

fear of man. As soon as the similar matters. It is common knowledge that the operations of with the object of which we are tribution is confided to those

hawk flow away the wren follow- shipowners have been materially restricted owing to the absence in full sympathy. But to carry whose surnames begin with the I was afforded an opportunity to by which he or she can be occurred last year when a fish- On a recent visit to Haiphong 3.-Full Regimental particularsed suit. A similar incident of adequate harbour facilities for the ships engaged in over-out the whole catalogue of recom- letters A, E, L, or S

witness several flights made by identified. seas trade, and that the size and depth of vessels to enable them mendations would make life e

ing boat was returning to to be operated on a true economic basis has been governed by coms very burdensome if not

the Aviation Corps of Indo 4. The name of the decoration. Girven from Ailsa Craig,

with & siderations which ought not to apply. For this reason the decision impossible business. Fruit, vege-typhoid yearly in May. This is China. The machines in use-Date of award.

cargo of curling to entrust this committee with an investigation of this branch of the tables and salads which have not only a tithe of what this Health are not immune from mishaps,

stones. A small titlark flew on subject is of the first importance. The action of other countries, been cooked or sterlised must not Officer advises, though notice which frequently did happen. Incredible speed under the power board right into the cabin, and particularly of the United States, has been in advance of the action be consumed, neither most food may be taken of his suggestion During my stay there an exhibi- of aeroplane engines and a pro- perched close to one of the craw taken or contemplated by some, at least, of the harbour authorities on which flies have settled, that boiled white cotton gloves tion flight given during the pellor fired to the prow, on the who was busy cooking. It bed on Empire routes. Some of the information on this aspect of the alcoholic drinks must not be for the "boy" during service of national fetes of July 14th, ended aeroplane principle.

been chased by a hawks, which subject was given in the report of the Darunions Commission, to tasted during the hot weather, food can be recommended "if disastrously for one, Intrepid

was even then hovering near, and which reference has been made, but it requires to be amplified and and bread which has not been only as a sort of ritual of clean airman who broke an arm in a Exhibition flights were given continued to keep near until the brought up to date,

sterilised by re-heating in an liness." Why, life wouldn't be crash.

by Capt. Ricou in Macas laat best was close to the barbour, In view of the appointment of the Committee there is some-oven must not be esten. Then flies worth living if we all got so

Sunday when a number of Hong when it disappeared. The filark thing very opportune in the decision to have an expert's advice, on must be excluded from the serving faddy as this. How are we to In aeronautics our French Long residents who were there for remained undl the bost was ins Hongkong harbour-it may be all part of the same big scheme. It room, kitchen and servants know whether flies have or have Allies apparently have noth- the week and went up. His side the harbour, and then find- cerisiały, is to be hoped the Committee at Home will realise the quarters by windows and doors not been on our food, anyhow? ing much, to learn from A. J. Paterson and Mrs. Ning enemy had importance of the issues at stake in the inquiry and that the result screened by perforated zinc, Does he expect us to stay home us. On the river at Haiphong Babbage were the first ladies to away itself of their report may be that improvement in Imperial communic-houses should be made ret-proof from office and keep our eyes on they are the prood owners of a make a light. Mr. L. Young, Mr. Lowever, alte ations which has been a pressing need for some time past. Hongd everybody should be these pests? Let's sakalm Androglisseur, a prototype of the Babbage, and Mr. J. Fisher also konis has a vital interest in this matter and we shall be looking clanted, against ski-pes once another question: Where do the motor boat, which glides siọng, made a trip with the incidental forward, with enger anticipation to the publication of the Report in three yours Bud against fies go in the winter-fine

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