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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

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On Saturday, 1st January, 1931 The Hongkong Distenaary will opened for the purpose

of dispensing prescrpitions 23 follows:

10 am to 1 pm.

6 pm to 7.30 p.m.

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Hongkong. 31st December, 1920.

NOTICE.

Prices.

Size.

-Mike.

Tyres.

Tubes.

S C

$ C

28 x 3, .. Fisk (Clincher)

20.00

8.00

28 x 3

U.S. Chain (Clincher)

26.09

8.00

31 x 4

Fisk (Clincher)

35,00 12.00

Dunlop (Straight side)

75.00 13.00

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34 x 4

Fisk (Straight side) N.S.

65.00

15.50

34 x 4

Fisk (Clincher) Plain tread

60.00

18.50

34 x 42

Dualop (S.S.)

95.00

15.50

35 x 41

U.S. Chain (S.S.)

100.00

16.00

35 x 42

Dunlop (Clincher)

95.00 16.00

37 x 5

33 x 4

Dunlop (Clincher or 5.8) 130.00 20.00

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24. Des Vœux Road. Central.

Tel. 482 & 3552.

SPORTING GOSSIP.

Peculiarity of Cricket in

Australia.

F. B. Wilson, a former Capisin of Cambridge University writes as follows:-----

Tel 482 & 3552.

An Interim Dividend of 2-per (ordinary sbare free of Income

Tax has been declared on account! of the year 1920. 1: is payable in London on the 5th January, next. Coupon No 36.

FOR THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO. (S.C) LTD.

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NOTICE.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1990.

THEATRE ROYAL, HONGKONG.

An Historical Theatrical Visht.

Commencing Saturday, January 8th.. WEIRD!* WONDERFUL! MYSTERIOUS Í Signor, CHEFALO and Signorina PALERMO, The Only Lily Maguian on the profemimal stage.

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AT

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5 p.m. TWICE DAILY 9.15

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY Booking Plan at ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL.

Prices $3.00, $2.50, $2.00, $1.00 & 50 cts.

The undersigned firm will dis PIANOFORTE RECITALS

conticue business on Dec. 31st

always mantuvred for the service| side. Mr. Baerlein neglected to consider this gambit Thinking) it over. his play was too puerile to be true. If so, why so? world on Hard Courts at Lawn claims, same are to be sent care The Championships of the 1920. If there are any unsettled

Tennis- this is the easiest way of A. Owen Levy P. D. Box 305) to describe an anomaly have within five days from date hereof.) The outbreak of typhus on been rather a disappointment at ISRAEL (CHINA) LTD. board the Osterley is bad luck, Queen's Club. There were no Very fortunately it has not touch really serious_competitors from ed any members of the M.C.Cabroad. The Frenchmen did not team. Bus very unfortunately it keeps our men in quarantine.

2 Queen's Road Central P. O. Box 306. Hongkong, 30th December, 1920.

come near us. Gobert could have won on his head on his form of last year, if he had chosen to UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS. enter. P.M. Darson was not t enough to enter For the

The atmosphere in Australia is very trying to young players, Someone once said that the ball, when you first saw it over there, singles, and be alone of the THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- was like pes with a lot of mist competitors could have given GRAPH COMPANY, LTD going round it in the Gobert a real match. That is) The tollowing Unclaimed Tele wrong direction.

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Chiuhing. 45 Bonham Road, gets a hundred, he says the ball that great-hearted player, was from Peking. Tooked as big as a football,” or, if | far from fit and ought not he is conceited, “like a balloon."I have been in the sbow at all. It is curious that the greatest Australian batsmen have always

The

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INTERNATIONAL SOCCER.

England and Ireland come off over here, whereas some!"Soccer" matches used to be of our finest young players have somewhat of a joke, and England gone thoroughly badly in Austr-¡did Do always play their

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Mrs. Winton, Hongkong. Hotel from Kobe.

Kwongyuwo, from Shanghai. Sykora Yusen Nikko Maru, from Yekohama.

Tangwaiki, 40 Queens Road, from Shanghai.

Yauchong, 46 Connaught Road, Second Floor from Shanghai.

Rabbitt, from Tokyo. 4865, from Stanghai. Captain, Hazima Maru, M.B.K. from Kobe.

given by PROFESSOR SKLAREVSKI

ST.

in the

ANDREW'S HALL,

CITY HALL

on the 10th 14th and 18th January at 5.30 p.m. Sharp.

A fine Chickering supplied by the Anderson Music Co. will be used.

Tickets can be obtained at The Anderson Music Co, oz from Prof.

Danenberg. Prices $3. 52, & $1.

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG TUTORIAL E EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

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

JOHN P. JONES, B.Sc., M.E. Min.

The Institate affords Special Fre- careparation (Class and Private, Dany and

Evening. Oral and Correspondence Kr University Matriculation Degree Examinations.

N. LUND. Act. Superintendent Hongkong. Dec. 30, 192

EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRAL ASIA & CHINA TELEGRAP CO

from Harrogate.

Betty Thompson 110 The Peak

Claudio Vega. Carlton Hotel. from Manila.

Cormack, Wyndham Hotel. from Harbinbo.

Francisco.

Long and Company, from San

M. E. F. AIREY.

Superintendent,

anet

New Session has now commenced. Tutorial Classes are being conducted in English. Mathematics, Trigonome- try, Mechanics, Physics, Ubemistry, History, Geography, Latin Au Freneb, fur Hongtong University July Examinations.

WAR

MEMORIAL.

SUBSCRIPTION LIST.

For the erection by Public! Subscription, of a building to be

NEW

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LAST PERFORMANCE

TO-NIGHT

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IN THEIR REPERTOIRE OF NEW PLAYS. TO-NIGHT

By Special Request "THE ROTTERS."

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HONGKONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

Grand Charity Match

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FOR SALE. Unprecedanted Cheap Sale. Ladies and Gentle men's all leather boots and shoes cleared at $t pair. Also great se- lection of Ladies

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NOTICE.

22nd JANUARY.

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MISSING since 28th instant FOX TERRIER BITCH (aged) white and black marking, aNAWOIR For Madame Lottie Gor-10 naine of "RUVA"." If found please return to P. L. 152. The run on Y. M. C. A. linex, to be don's Concert in aid of the Peak. called

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the * War

Lists may be found at Messrs. Lane Crawford Messrs. Kelly & Walsh Messrs. Montrie

Mess, Wm. Powell Ltd. The Hongkong Club

The Hongkong Cricket Club The Club Lusitano

The Engineers Institute The Victoria Recreation Club The Kowloon Cricket Club The Kowloon Bowling Club The Peak Club

The Club de Recreio The Craigeagower Club

M. J. BREEN,

Hon. Secretary War Memorial

Committee,

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO. LTD.

NOTICE is hereby given that Certificate for 2 Shares Numbers | 25502/23593 issued on 2nd May 1894 in the name of Ismail Filler Private Juition can also be bad in [ Madar has been declared lost, and the subjects.

Prospevtapos ou plication.

NOTICE.

alis. In bowling, the atmosphere strongest sides by "the book." In amothers the awerve, as George 1913, bowaver. Ireland won their Hirst could tell you. And also, if | first match; and in 1914 drubbed you please, Frank Laver.

us soundly at Middlesbrough. Australians have explaineditbs | Last year it was a draw at Bel- the simple theory that when they fast. On this occasion, however. como to England they come turning out a really good side--- home.and that. therefore, there were no chances taken with they were twice the men they it, anyway-England won by two were in Australis. On the other goals to love. It could not be hand, English visitors take an called a fair test, however, as appreciable time to realise that Ireland were without several of Kangaroos are almost uncommon their best players. Perhaps it in the bigger cities. All our would have been better to have people are fit, but atmosphere is scratched the match. A side that a wonderful thing, as the man is only at half strength-it always said who had laughing gas for grows to that—is always satisfed the first time and woke up crying, that it could have won if several Most of our side hare "been "ifa" bad come off, and the win- abroad on different excursions, ning side never plays whole cricket and otherwise, and will heartedly in these conditions.

conditions fairly! It is significant that the crowd get used to readily. Each of them abould at the International was only carry a copy of "White Fang" 25.000, while at Liverpool and in bis pocket.

Manchester the figures are given Hongkong, Dec. 30. 1920. REAL TEXSIS SURPRISE. at 50,000 at each match. Hare Real tennis, one of the greatest games in the world. presented us with a bad shock at Cambridge daring the last week. E. M. Baer- lein, easily the greatest amateur seeing the finest football that can Welsh football for 2 years, but who intend to subscribe are re- player in the world. with the be produced? Apparently it is. In "Soccer" is taking the spectators quested to send in their subscrip- exception of Jay Gould, junior, of that case, are Internationals worth away. Rugby ignores spectators Lions on or before that date to course, played F. Covey, the pro- playing? Emphatically, while and Soccer caters for them, either of the undersigned. fessional champion, for Arthur the great clubs are struggling for There can be only one finish to

JOHN JOHNSTONE - Twinn's benefit Arthur Twinn superiority in the Leagues, they that. If a man can get a comfort

President, is an exceptionally good coach, are not. It is no compliment to able seat, see the whole game. Hongkong St. Andrew's Society good player, and A man who a side to say that they are only and feel that he has an interest in c/o Jardine Matheson & Co., Ltd.

war, although half a side without one man, but the side, he will go there every

bad. WEB

Baer one knows perfectly well that time and take a friend or two with

Hon. Secretary." lein consentad to play at that is a fact, and a frequent fact.him. If he is made to feel he only Hongkong St. Andrew's Society. 12, which seemed superlative After all, when everyone does comes in on sufferance and is not odds. He was, however, entirely what be likes and downs tools if wanted, he will find some other off his game, and only won eight he feels a rest would do bim way of enjoying himself. I am gams in three sets. Cover was good, why not play the Inter-not out to terab Rugby football, magnificent. He set a pace that nationals in mid-week? They the greatest game in the world, Mr. Baerlein could never hold, could draw bigger crowds, make bar, perhaps, polo. Rugby 19 an and played with brains, whereas more money, and the players education to the nation, and the Mr. Baarlein was always thinking (could ask for a bonus.

people who are responsible for its

served in his health

the

the stroke to соте. Covey's

one gets a curious paint in As-second division of the League

SCOTTISH NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL.

sociation football. Is the love of and there were 20,000 to see them Scotsmen are reminded that the the home club-if you call it that beat Notts County on the latter's list of subscriptions to the above

to outweigh the opportunity of ground.

Rugby has been the closes on the 31st instant and any

of the stroke before, instead of A POINT FOR RUGBY PEOPLE. well-being should not be too proud. "Soccer" is frightening them to bely those who would be so service was wery good, and so be down in Wales. Cardiff head the willing to help them.

T. V. HILL.

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FOR SALE.

MILNER'S "SAFES

APPLY TO

LAMMERT BROS. Duddell Street.

should the same not be produced before 7th January 1921. it shall be deemed cancelled and of no effect.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. LTD.

Agents. Hangkong, 1st December, 1920.

NOTICE.

1921.

NOTICE.

REPULSE BAY

HOTEL.

The completion of the Balt Room Extension has increased the Dance Floor capacity to 6,000

LADIES RECREATION CLUB. Square Feet,

LADIES SINGLES OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

The following are drawn to play one another in the first round.

Mrs.

Templeton and Greenaway.

Mrs. F. W. Kichmond bye.

Mrs.

DINNER DANCES

NEW YEAR'S EVE, FRIDAY 31st Dec. 1920.

and NEW YEAR'S DAY, SATUR- DAY, 15: JANUARY, 1921.

Mrs. Cavalier and Mrs. Digby. HONGKONG HOTEL.

Mrs. Bowden Smith and Mr.

Smythe.

DINNER DANCE XMAS NIGHT,SATURDAY,

The first round must be com- pleted by January 1st. second | 25th December, 1920. by February 7th and the final by February 21st.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.

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Orders by Lieut Col. LG. Bird, D.S.O. Administrative Commandant

Hongkong

1.

Friday, 31st December, 1920.

Parades-Parades for In: fantry and Machine Gunners will be resumed on Monday, 3rd Jan.. 1921, at 3.30 p.m.

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Musketry ARTILLERY COMPANY will fire Part 1. Annual Musketry Course Saturday, 8th January, a 2.30 p.m. and Sunday, 9th January, It is notified for information of 1921, at 9.30 am at King's Park owners of private chairs and rick-Range, Kowloon. Dress: Drill shas that licences for private Order with belmets. chairs, private ricksbes and drivers a due for renewal on January 1st 1951.

P. P. J. WODEHOUSE,

Capt. Supt. of Police.

NOTICE.

BANK -HOLIDAY.

Orders for Mounted Infantry Section.

3. Parades.-Wednesday, |January, 1920.

5th

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HONGKONG HOTEL.

NEW YEAR'S EVE. FRIDAY, 31st December, 1920. The attention of patrons is

drawn to the fact that the usual dance will not be held at the Fotel on the above date, as the entire tccommodation has been booked from 9.30 p.m. for the AT HOME" to be given by Lt. Col. J. R. Wyndham and Officers of the Zad. Battalion, The Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment).

NOTICE

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We beg to announce that we are now the General Agents in the Far East for the Prince Line, Polo Limited, and all communications in connection with the Prince Line Far East Bervice to and from New York and/or Boston 3 should be addressed to us at St, George's Building.

5.00 p.m. Parade Ground, Causeway Bay. Dress: Drill Order. Orders for Cadet Company by

Lieut A. J. M. Weyman.

4. Parade-The Company will

For Furness (Far East) Limited,

LEONARD YATES," Chairman of Local Board.

In accordance with, Ordinance parade at Headquarters on Tues No. 5 of 1912. The Exchange day, 11th January, 1921, st Banks will be closed for the 5.30 p.m. transaction of Public Business on Dress: Drill Order. Saturday, the 1st January, 1921 (sd.) G. PE RAPSON, B-Major Telegrams.Furoprince

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