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SOLDIERS PILLAGE CHRISTINA VILLAGE.

A PRIEST'S UNPLEASANT

EXPERIENCES.

DEFENCE CORPS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

Administrative Orders by Lieut- Colonel LG. Bird. DSQ,{

Commandant, Administration

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PARADES.

worn. will

READ

"THE ROCK" Hongkong's New Catholic Magazine.

Firat Number-Friday, 1st Out,

Price 20 Cents.

SOTICE.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBA ZIM

NOTICE.

Particulars and Conditions af the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the

THEATRE

29. 1940.

ROYAL

MAURICE E BANDMAN presents the

BANDMAN COMEDY COMPANY

TO-NIGHT.

Gap, in the Colony of Hong- tong, for a term of 75 years, LAST FOUR PERFORMANCES with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

tonality

WEDNESDAY, September 29- "THE NAUGHTY WIFE." THURSDAY, September 30- 'GOOD-NIGHT NURSE." FRIDAY, October 1st--- **CAESAR'S WIFE." SATURDAY, October 2— ** THE ROTTERS." Prices

54. Sa & Sa. Navy and Military Half Price BOOKING ■ MOUTRIE'S.

With the return of the Rev. The Corps will parade on Mon- Will be on sale at the Star 4th day of October, 1920, at 3 Fr. Pilenga of the Catholicday, 4th October, at 5.50 p.m., at Farry Bookstall, Peak Tramp.m. at the Offices of the Public Mission at Waichow, to the Volunteer Headquarters Attend-Station, and on the streets at the Works Department, by Order of Colony lato last evening, furtherance Strong as possible.

the His Excellency the Governor, af fallowing points: Near particulars have boon gathered of Drass: Drill

Order (i. e.) Hongkong flotel, at the foot of One Lot of Crown Land on New In a repertoirs of latest London

plays. the occurrence at the village of khaki, coats, sharta, puties Wyndham Street, and at the foot Road from Jap Road to Wanchai It Tio-lung, some distance from halmets, ritles, belur and sidearms. of Battery Path.. Walchow, which had been report- |Officers, Sam Browa belts. ed by letter from Fr. l'ilenga to Swords will

ba Tot Machine Gun Company Bishop Pazzoni.

The narrative, sa obtained from jearry revolvers, and pouches. Fr. Pilenga himself, records the levalvers and holsters to be fact that on the 2nd instant, worn on left side and somuni-

The interest and responsibility General Ма Chia Kwangai tion pouches right side belt.

Cader Company will form up of the undersigned JOHN WIL- soldiers, disregarding Ma Chi's proclamation to respect Cbristian in rear of Corps.

One marker for each, detach LLAM TAYLOR in the Firm of church and property, issued after! the Niam-no affair, fired on the ment. or platson to raport to Messrs. MOXON & TAYLOR village of It Tiao-hung, killing Adjutant on Parade Ground, at ceases on the 30th September

wo 5.25 p.m. the Christians amongst

NOTICE. children in 1: Tiao-long and six women in nearby village Medal Ribbons may be obtained! besides a large number of other from Sergeant Master Tailor Wiltshire Regiment, people. Pursuing the policy of Sellwood, exceases for which the Kwangsi Murray Barracks. Boldiers are now notorious in these regions, the soldiers pro- ceeded to pillage the village of It Tiao-lung and ransacked the Catholic Church there. They did not stop at the work of desecra- tion of the sacred edifice, but went so far s to arrest Fr. Pilanga, the priest in charge, whom they held for ransom of $3,000.

A

BANDMAN TO:

SACRED AND PROFANE

LOVE"

There was a large audience at the Theatre Royal last night to witness "Sacred and Profane Love,"

the as presented by Bandman Company. The play In order to intimidate the priest, the soldiers held as host-itself is rather an ordinary one, interest not being very well ages 18 young male members (all sustained in the first two arts,

Chinese Christian converts) of

but the third act

1920.

J. W. TAYLOR, 10, Ica House Street, Hoogkong.

NOTICE.

The interest and responsibility of Mr. Herbert Richard Budd

Hancock as a Partner in our Firm caased by eMuxion cf time on the 27th of September. 1920.

BENJAMIN & POTTS,

11 Queen's Road, Central,

Hongkong.

27th September, 1920.

NOTICE.

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NOTICE.

HONGKONO VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.

Administrative Orders by Lieut- Colonel L. G. Bird, D. S.0. Administrative Commandant.

witnesses his flock, telling these young men striking denouement, and is most that they, too, would be killed if interesting. The members of t

PARADES. the money for Fr. Plengs's Company handled their parts in

Intimation is hereby given that ransom was pet forthcoming.

The Corps will parade on Mon- their usual very able manner. As Among the entire Chinesefaris Lord Francis Alcar. Mr. Leonardo dividends will be paid on day, 4th October, at 5:30 pm, at

İshares left standing in the name Volunteer Headquarters. tian population of some 400 per Stephens was

superb in bis sons they managed to raise a sam make-up and acting. Miss Niqua of the undersigned after 30th tendance-Strong as possible. of $100. The soldiers' greed, how-Lewis did especially well in her ever, was not to be appeased by role, while the other artistes pat Holders of such shares are ac-Khaki, Coats, Shorts, Putties, this amount. They retired the in strong support in minor ap-cordingly requested to have same Helmes, Rifles, Belts and Side-

pearances parts.

bills a little distance from the village and warned Fr. Pilenza

Tonight a repetition of "A cot to leave the place under Naughty Wife," which was such penalty of death until the ransora brilliant success last week. is was forthcoming.

on the boards.

"STANDARD" SOLING ASD

instant.

transferred forthwith.

JOHN W. TAYLOR.

22nd. September 1920.

NOTICE..

THE INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

During the same night a viol-j ent rain-storm raged. 1 oder cover of the darkness, Fr. Pilenga

himself availed

HEELING. uf :be

Paris, August 17. In order) opportunity to escape from. 1: Tiao-long, and with him there that "standard" national shoes! followed two Chinese Sisters and may be even more popular, the 30 Christians. In the course of Government has arranged for a

The Directors of the above their light they had to wade national system of soling and through an overfloxing rivule: heeling, which will come into Company hare declared an in- cbest deep in water, but at last operation in September. To ovory terim Dividend of 3 (equal to they succeeded in passing through purchaser of a pair of national 3- per shate) in respect of the the soldier lines unobserved. shoes will be given two vouchers, current year on the Preferred' They eventually came to the vill. each entitling the holder to have Ordinary Shares.

Ha Leong, where they the shoes soled and heeled at al

Those of men and passed the night On the morninominal cost.

age

Dividends for Shareholders OD ing of the following day (23:d boys will be done for 11. (about the Colonial Register are free of ins:) the refugees commenced. 6) when nailed. and 13. Income Tax and will be paid at their journey to Hongkong, about Sa Sɖ) when hand sewn, the rate of 44 per dollar. which, however, was destined to Prices for women's and girls

Dress: Drill

Order

Ar

NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENTS.

tion, 100

WANTED.

WANTED.-To boy a amall KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB Bungalow in Kowloon, Good lock- monthly instalment The ANNUAL GENERAL Í system, up to $10,000 or Inila MEETING of MEMBERS will } upward. $2,000 will be paid in be held in the Club house on | advance. Apply Box 445 c/o WEDNESDAY September, 29th. Hangtong Telegraph." at 5.30 p.m. |BUSINESS-Tu pass report & Accounts for 191920. Eleol officers & Com mittee for 192021.

General.

L. J. BLACKBURN,

-- Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 21st September, 1920.

NOTICE.

A. D. C.

PROPOSED AUTUMN

PRODUCTION.

As there are still a few vacan- QUEEN'S DISPENSARY. cies, the undenigned would be

NOTICE.

We beg to announce that the Queen's Dispensary has

been removed to ST.

GEORGE'S BUILDINGS,

(OPPOSITE STAR FERRY).

(i e.).

HARPER AND CO., LTD.

arra. Officer, Sam Brown Bel's. Swords will not be worn. Machine! Gun Company will earry Reval- vers and Pooches. Revolvers and Holsters to be worn on left! side and Ammunition Pouches right side belt.

Cadet Company will form upin rear of Corps.

One Marker for each detach ment or platoon to report to Ad- jutant on Parade Ground. at

5.25 pm.

G. F. E. RAPSON,

Bt-Major

Adjutant. Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps.

NOTICE.

Medal Ribbons may be obtained Dividend Warrants will be ob-from Sergeant Master Tailor Sell- be accomplished only after an-shoes similarly trestei will be 9ftainable on and siter Thursday, wood, Wiltshire Regiment, Mur- other unpleasant experience.

about a 91) and 11.

On Fr. Pilenza asking them!

why they indulged in -in-i discriminate shooting, the soldiers Lau

Hongkong, 29th September, 1920

NOTICE.

7th October, 1920, at the Comray Barracks. pant's Office.

Transfer Books of the Com. Tak-hing the principal pany will be closed from Thurs- answered that they had per-official of Walchow prefecture, day, th September, to Wednes. mission to shoot at discretion General Ma. Chi and General day. 20th October, both days in- any person between the ages of Sum received the formal repre-clusive

sentations, but Lan attributed JARDINE MATHESON & CO. LTD. 12 and 6)..

The pries: replied that the the excesses to handits. This in

General Managers, soldiers had better kill him fiest. only an excuse for the soldiers.. Subsequently, they carried away General Mok refused to receive Hongkong. 16th September, 1920. Lieur-Col. L. G. Bird, D.S.Ö. a number of women and girl the priest's formal communic- from

the different

villagesation.

NOTICE.

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER" DEFENCE CORPS.

Administrative Orders

by

Administrative Commandant.

Orders for Artillery Company by Lieut. J. S. McCann :-

PARADES.

NOTICE

R. A. O. B.

HARRY BRETTEL LOUGE

No. 2680.

A WHIST DRIVE and DANCE will be held in connection with the above lodge on THURSDAY 30th September, 1920, in the R.A. Theatre. Victoria Barracks, com- mencing 2:

7.30 p.m. Entrance Fee 50 cents. Refreshments Provided. Band in Attendance.

glad to hear of anyone willing to take part.

Previous experience is not essential.

Mowbray. S. Northrate Esq. Hon. Secretary, Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club.

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the Share Register and Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 1st to the 9th October 1920, both days inclusive.

for Warrants

the Interim Dividend can be had at the Office of the Company, 2 thusen's Buildings. Hongkong on

after the 11th prox.

By Order of the Board.

and

JAS. W. GRAHAM.

Acting Chief Manager. Hongkong, 22nd September, 1920.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

sharp.THEUndersigned have received instructions to sell by Poblic Auction on

F. CLAPHAM.

Hon. Secretary-

NOTICE.

"HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE" We beg to notify our patrons that we are inaugurating the above as from 1st October, 1920

We aspire to render first class service at reasonable rates.

Hongkong Hotel Co., Ltd.

J. A. TAGGART,

Manager.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG TUTORIAL & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

Commencing on Friday next THE 1st October, 1920, The Artillery will parade on Tuesdays and Fri- days, at 5.30 p.m.

While under arrest Fr. Pilanga On bis way to Hongkong with overheard the discussion between the other refugees. midway his captors as to whether or not between Tamsui and Mire Bay. they should kill him. Counsels Fr. Pilenga and the others were were divided. They could not captured by a gang of 30 bandits arrive at a decision, and so Fr.(and conveyed to a pagoda in Pilenga's life was spared. after which about 300 Chinese were

The bandits THE THIRTY-NINTH ORD. taking everything away from him, also detained.

GENERAL MEET. treated their victims with ever, INART including his walch:

the priest ING of the Company will be held consideration,

Dress Khaki Drill. Shorts, The Rev. Father's pony was led particular. Three hours after, at the Offices of the General away. In the Church itself, in thel

for

Messia Jardine,Putties, Belts and Caps, another, Managers, reason or presence of Fr. Pilenga, the sol

hastily withdrew Matheson & Co., Ltd., Des Viens diers broke everything and threw the bandits big personal belongings out of the with their booty from the pagoda, Road. Hongkong, on Wednesday

window. Even the priest's vest ments were stolen.

some

thus and

afforded at op 6th October at noon for the pur portunity for all the imprisoned pose of receiving the Report of men and women to escape. the Directors, passing the Ac- Before the Kwangsi soldiers The Sisters were robbed of their counts, and electing Directors withdrew from the village they personal belongings and roughly and Auditors. carried away with them all the handled. Among the bandita one

The Transfer Books of the Com- cattle, pigs and poultry, spoke English, and it was this

pany will be closed from the 30th slaughtering many more man who treated the priest even September to the 20th October than they actually required. with kindness.

both days inclusive. Altogether the forces numbered But for the some 4,000 soldiers. Some of suffered by their detention the their foot was left on the bille bandits did not seriously molest around the village.

their victirps.

Fr. Pileage, as stated, arrived

Father Pilonga decided to lodge |

•

inconvenience

a formal complaint at Waichew at Hongkong without farther against the soldiers' behaviour, molestation last night.

MUSTARD & CO.

Connaught Rd. Centrai

Telephone No. 1186.

By. Order of the Board, JARDISE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.

General Managers. Hongkong, 15th September, 1920.

Place of Parade.-Gun Club) Hill. Kowloon.

G. P. E RAPSON,

Bt-Major Adjutant. E. V. D. Corps, Hongkong. 29th September 1920.

NOTICE,

43, Bonham Road. Opposite the University Tel No. 732. P:O. Box, 593. Principal

Friday, the 1st. October 1930.

commenting at 2.30 p.m. at their Sale Rooms, Duddell Street

WANTED.-Smáli Furnished House or flat from November ist or in the Spring. Peak preferred. Write Box 433 co Hongkong Telegraph.

FOR SALE.

"BICTON" (127 Peak) Plant- stion Road with Tannis out.. Total area 54,000 sq. ft. Greater part level ground available for additional · building without eo- Puak- eruaching on tennis court. session of land can be had in- mediately, house next spring. Apply JOHNSON STOKES & MASTER, Prince's Building.

FOR SALE.-Land at Kowloon, about 16,945 squaco feci, in a THTY. desirable position for European- dwellings. For full particulars apply to-Linstead & Davis. Alexandra Buildings, Hongkong.

FOR SALE-Two Lancashire Boilers, length 28 feet, diameter of furnaces (two) 3 foot, Warking pressure 100 lbs per sq. inch.. Constructed by Messrs Lindsay, Burnet & Co., Govan, Glasgow."

condition. In good order and Complete set of fittings with sech boiler. Apply Batterfield Swire. Hongkong.

TO BE LET.

TO LET Furnished Flat Kowloon, every convenience; Rent very moderate. 1st October. 14 minutes ferry. Apply Box No. 445 c'o "Hongkong Telegraph."

[

Write

INTERESTED-Your letter te- ceived without address. again, Will settle.

NOTICE

HS. K.

All those desirous of playing football for the H.K.F. Chub during the coming season please send in their natoes to M. L Railton, eb Mesara. Jardine. Matheson & Co.

NOTICE.

A Fine Collection of Japanese Porcelain, Cloisonne Ware & Embroideries,

The public are hereby warnesi, Comprising:-Satsuma teasets, vases, bowls, figures, plates, in-against negotiating or in any cense burners, silk embroidered manner having dealings in the undermentioned scripts for shares, screens, pictures, etc. etc.

On view from Thursday, the in the under-noted Companies, the secretaries of which have been 30th. September, 1920.

notified against certain irregal. arities that have arisen in con- pectiontbere with..

Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers,

FOR SALE

MILNER'S SAFES

APPLY TO

LAMMERT BROS. Duddell Street.

FOR SALE.

The said shares are the property of the undersigned and any person - or persons having come into pos session thereof am requested to. communicate with him forthwith. Particulars and Number of Hongkong and Kowloon. Wharf and Godown Company Shares atolen:-

Script No.

Number's

Holder's Name. 2017 50 29301/29350 C.P. Chater 7590 50 37084/37133 MB 8

8538 100 42869/42968 Li Chok

Yuen

Fenwick

9-64757/7659.- Fenwick 5,71841/845 R. Mitchell 15 44670/534 Mrs. E.. C.

The U.S. S. 5AMAR will be sold 5910 29 1251/75, 18256/59 8. at the U. S. Navy Purchasing 5911 29 39089/117 H.FL Fenwick JOHN P. JONES, B.Sc. M.E. Min. Office, S. 20 Whangpoo Road. 754 The Institate affords Special Pre-Shanghai, China, by sealed pro- 8411 paration (Class and Private, Day and posals to be paned at 10 am. on 6605 Evening, Oral and Correspondance) December 20, 1920, for University Matriculation The SAMAR was built at Cavite, 7789 Degree Examinations.

P. L, in 1885. Length 121 feet, Baam 17 fest, 10 inches:· Mean draft 7 ft. Displacement when in commission 243 Tous.

and

1

7755

ChampernowDE!

4 66739/66742 PH

Hodge & A Being

New Session has now commenced. The interest and responsibility

Tuturial Classes are being conducted

9 64766/774 H.H. Fenwick of Mr. JOHN WILLIAM TAY English, Mathematics, Trigonome

H.K. & W poa Co. 100 Shareg LOR in the undersigned Firmtry, Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry The vessel will be ready for ceases on the 30th September History, Geography, Latin

Anfospection on September 10th Script No. 7415 Lo Koon Hang French, for Hongkong University Appraised value $28,000.00 U. 89003/27 5601/25 37583/7-32367/81 Jaly Examinations.

Currency. Further information 26995/27019 40713/717 Private Tuition can sise be bad in and black proposals may be had (Signed) FRED: ILLE these subjects.

by applying to the U. B. Navy

c/o Fred Elie & C Purchasing Vfice.

Hongkong, September 25th, 192

1920.

MOXON & TAYLOR,

10. Ice House Street. Hongkong,

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