SSIAN
SULATETM
Shop to be Closed."
The Hon. Colonial Sereiary
MYSTIC ART,
Chefalo and Palermo Coming.
"Malta Palermo, who appears fortfards the following correspon-been described all over America here, shortly with: Chafalo,) has denes, which explains itself.
Bangkong. 20th November, 1930 The Colonial Secretary. Si-Under circumstances over which I have no control I am fused a close the Russian Con sulate si Rangkong soon,
The liquidation of the simirs of the Consulate necessarly occupy some time, and I will have the honour to inform you later of the dabaits date of the efraing of that institution which has been in my charge during the last ten years.
In saking you to bring this to the knowledge of His Excellency the Governor, I take the opportunity to offer you the swurances of my high consideration and very sincere thanks for your assistance and in-
{Sp.) 3°, d'OcttINDES. Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th November, 102.
variable courtesy.
clasei.
HONGKONG TE
APH
LEFT FOR HOME.
Hearty Send-off for Mr. and Mrs. Stabh.
and the Continent, as one of the this morning by the a.s, Colombia Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Stabb left world's greatest artists of legarde- and word given a magnificent falo and she ars accompanied by staff of the Hongkong and Shang-| main. The "marvellous" Che-send-off from Status Piar. The the successful European mystic Afr. Stabb shoulder high from the a party of six and they presenthal Banking Corporation carried the whole actamidextraordinarily Mrs. Stabb was transported by act called the Garden of Mystery Bank building to the pier, while beautiful stage settings, while the chair. Long strings of crackers "piquant" Palermo wears some were fired from the Bank pre- of the most extravagant gowns of mises, so intense was the firing the creation of man and woman. that business in the Supreme The Garden of Mystery was dos-Court bad to be suspended. cribed by the New York Times as ductions aver staged for this with Mr. and Mrs. Stabb good-bye. one of the most elaborate pro- crowd gathered at the Fier to A large and representative kind the startling illusions which for the Banks and brokers, leading
of entertainment and low each other in rapid succession residents of the Colony and a There were representatives of jare amazing. Palermo, is one of large number of ladies, together the greatest mistresses of magic with a large portion of the Chefalo's performance also is and Shaoghai Bank. Both Mr. since the days of Herrmann and European staff of the Hongkong texture. Magnificent are used throughout the produc-bye and shaking hands with all scenes and Mrs. Stabb were visibly and stupendous electrical effects touched, and after wishing good- tion." Palermo herself presants those a symposium of illusions and thor present on the Pier
To M. d'Oettingen. Consul for Russia.
Sir-1 am directed to acknow. led the receipt of your letter No. original and astounding tricks Woolung. Large and beautiful 4re of the 20th November in which Any woman, it is said, can trick bouquets were placed on the boarded the lanneb you report that the Russia Consuman but Palermo is one who launch, in which also were Mr. lale at Hongkong is about to be throws down's royal flush just as A. G. Stephen, Mr. Ho Wing the I to express the regret of this Son are chuckling that you have Bank's compradore, and a few Government at the coming terms each of her exhibitions she aprs Stabb. Three chears were drawn the winning hand. In alon of the cordial relations which pears in a different robe. Where.given for the departing residents. very personal friends of Mr. and it has maintained with you user so when and how she changes are long & period; and I take the opthemselves all part of the net of Hongkong and Shanghai Bank a portunity to thank you for the mystery she weaves around you. dinner was given to Mr. Stabb.
* Last night at the mess of the assistance and advice But in successive momenta you
valuabl
which you have so frequently given in all matters relating to "Russiao
affairs
I assure you of my highest con sideration.I am, etc.
Sd. M. FLETCHER,
Colonial Secretary According to subsequent informIS- tion from the Russian Consul, the Coganlate will be closed as from 1st January, 1921.
SHIPPING.
find that Cleopatra, an Indian,
fin
a Spanish lady, a girl. a tigress fantasy. ал Egyptian. Chinese, a Moorish maid, a dancer or a grand dame in the latest Franch mode, who is show- ing you how easy it is to be s mystic feats Alle Palermo gives TIT conjurer. In addition to the!
EXCHANGE.
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SELLING.
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real Spanish dance and she Demand sad Chefalo show bow the real 30 dis Argentine tango should be danced. 60 dis for they learnt each in the coun-
4 m/s try of their origin in their world | T Shanghai tour. Chefalo and Palermo appear TT Singapore. here in the Theatre Royal com- T/T Japan mencing VESSELS ARRIVED.
оп Saturday week. TT India.. January 8. Seats can now be Demand, Indis The C. S. S. B. LAKE FAR-reserved in advance at Montries TT San Francisco MINGDALE, operated by the and the prices are $3, $2 and $1. Farine Mail Steamship Company. Mr. Duncan Nevio, the well arrived this morning from al-known Australian manager, ac- cur with 150 tons of direct and companies them on their tour of 2,0 tons of through cargo.— the East Moaring C 44.
The TANDA arrived yes- terday from Kobe and Moji with 373 tons of cargo for Hougtong and 1.030 tons for other parts. She
carried 31 first-class passengers-Mooring Kowloon
Wharf.
Wangtao.
T JAYE T/T Marks FT Francs Demand, Pari
3/1 15/16 3/2 1/16 3/2 3/16 3/2 5/16
NOTA 136 !
114
219
21944
5514
& New York.)
17412
Non.
9 45
BUYING..
BANDMAN COMEDY
4 m/s. L/C
3.331
+ m/s. D/P
3.44
6 m/s L/C
3:43
30 dis. Sydney and Melbourne
3/476
30d/s.San Francis
57
co&New York)
mis. Francs
Nom 10.05
10.25
now
COMPANY.
Last Three Nights.
4tufs. Marks
Nort...
The Bandman Comedy Com- Coal was consigned hers sea-pane last night presented "Billet- terday by the CHIPSING (2.300ed to an audience which greatly tons) from Hongy and by the appreciated the clever presenta. HARU M. (4,599 tons) for Chin-tion of the play.
6 m/s. Francs...... Demand, Germany. From New York there arrived
The Company's stay here is Demand, New York 50g this morning the .. MESOPO-
drawing to close, TIT Bombay
Nom. TAMIA with 359 tons of general produced.
only three more plays being Demand, Bombay cargo for Hongkong and 1.139 Wife," & very clever comedy. is Demand, Calcoria
To-night "Caesar's T/T Calcutta toas for through ports.-Mooring being staged, whilst to-morrow On Yokohama. Cowloon Wharf.
114 The TELEMACHUS consigned attraction. This
"Nothing But the Truth" is the Demand, Manila 142 Nom. here this morning from Saigon diffculties of absolute truthful-On Haiphong
story of the Demand, Singapore. 136 2,000 tons of rice. She carried peas for four and twenty hours is On Saigon 166 deck passengers. She ea one that should not be missed.) On Bangkok countered strong monsoon from The first night will be on Friday. Sovereign Saigon River to Padaran-Moor- when "The Rotters will be put Gold leaf per Tael... 45.40 ing A 28.
The IYO MARU. arrived yes terday from Yokohama with 2,500 tons of through cargo. She had on board 127 first-ciras pas- sengers. Mooring A 21.
CLEARANCES AND DEPARTURES.
The COLOMBIA left at uoon to-day for Ban Francisco with 2,400 tons of cargo.
The SEANG BEE also left at noon for Rangoon with 450 tons.
The MONTAGUE departed at 6 p.m. yesterday for Portland) with 1,800 tons.
The IYO MARU left for London today at 11 a.m. with 2,000 tona.
METEOROLOGICAL
Previous
Day
on date.
on date.
2.- um/ ai 2 p.m. #Barometer .....30.07 30.07 30.02
70
on.
POST OFFICE.
Telegraphic communication with Gap Rock Lighthouse is interrupted.
Registered and Parcel fils are Siosed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless other wise stated, and where mails are advertised to close at or before 9.m. registered and parcel mails are closed at 5 p.m. on the pre- vious day.
INWARD MAILS.
OUTWARD MAILS.
Nom
67
Nom. 6.25
Bar Silver, ready... 42
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......... 42 Bank of England rates 7% Now York/London... 3.5015
SUBSIDIARY COINS.
F'kang 50 cts. pisces 1/10 dis.
10
3/16.dis. 5
2 7/10 dia. 15.6 dis.
+
Canton sabeoins Hongkong Dec. 29, 1920.
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.
Pers. COLOMBIA-Mrs. H. 0.3.A., Canada, Japan & Shang-Mr. B. B. Bronson, H. Bland, C W.BramBeld, Rev. B. B. Bronson, hai Per MONTEAGLE, 31st Dec.
T. Cooks, J. B. Cooley, T. T. Chugatini, Mrs. L Dugganns, Miss I. 8. Dreyfus, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Dwyer, John Dietz. . F. Elkington, Capt. and Mrs. C. C. Fitzhugh, Mrs. J. C. Field, J. H. Green, F. Goble, Miss F. M. Hewitt, Mrs. R. J. Harrison, 3traits, Bangkok, & Calculis W. D. Kraft, L. D. Largis,
-Por TANDA, noon.
Mr. E. Lens, Mr. G. Mott, Mr Fort Bayard, Hotbox & Bai-& Mrs. A. Miller & 2 Children, phong Per HANOI, 5 p.m. Mr. & Mr. J. F. McClure, Mr. Amoy Per EURYALUS, 5 p.m. T. V. Naylor, Mr. Y. F Swatow-Per HYDRANGEA, Niderhansen, Mr. D. L. Ridgen,
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Mr. & Mrs. N. J. Stabb, Miss. M.
To-morrow. 3hanghai & North China-Per
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Temperature on the 29th 65
CLAXTON, Director. ELE. Observatory, Dec. 29.
5
Straits, Bangkok and Calcutta Bohneider, Mr. W. P. Strawson, -Per LAKE FIELDING, 5 Mr. Y. Shimada, Mr. & Mrs. Mack Booboo, Mr. E.- Wa. E *Japan-Per TJILATJAP,
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