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BETWEEN OURSELVES.

NEW THEATRE FOR HONGKONG.

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A Huge Project.

Wademanded to see our Consul.

The garlic-tainted Salómon afore

JIN HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

OBITUARY.

Death of Mr. B. W. ^ W. Bristow.

It is with regret that we have to record the death of Mr.

us countered by demanding to TO COST OVER TWO LAKHS Richard W. W. Bristow, of

see our papers. I produced the

If negotiations which are now Messrs. Lane, Crawford, Ltd..

between cartain which took place at the Govern

SATURDAY, APRIL 15. 1922,

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

address of the darned Siamese in progress

Chinese Enanciers reach a suc-ment Civil Hospital yesterday STORAGE OF

Cat, the cause of all the trouble:

Mae had nothing more exciting cessful conclusion, as present morning. to show than a receipt for some indications are that they will, the

Mr. Bristow, who was well- rubber shares. The dazed siran-long-felt want of the Colony for a known among a wide circle of gor, presumably tired of taking modern theatre. house at a con- friends, art came to Hongkong whan ha WAS 3 the dummy hand, joined in and Ivenient spot will be fully met.in 1902,

When Mr. So Chung-son bandaman in the Sherwood could see by the time had bought up that piece of land Foresters (Notts and Darby) through, that our characters worens worth a coupla o francs which comprises the western He left the Army soon afterwards apiece. It was just then, when the boundary of the Old Post Office and for many years was a man- verbal 75's were turned in our site, the plan he then had in ber of the Royal Naval Yard direction, that our quondam friend mind was the erection thereon Police Force, later serving for mades bolt for it out of the door, of a sky-scraper as a substantial about eight years at the Taikoo Before the fat-gutted questionaire contribution towards the demand Dockyard, as

STORAGE OF FURS, CARPETS

AND WINTER CLOTHES

As a protection agains: Moths and Humidity, you cannot do better the store your Winter Clothes,

Furs and Carpets in our Colil Stores.

Theft.

Packages can be insured with us against Fite and

For particulars apply to the Secretary,

a store keeper. at the back of the desk could ease for office accommodation. A Later he was store-keeper in the himself out o' his seat, wo walked survey of the prespective cost of employ of the Hongkong Steel out o' the station and next morn-construction, which would neces Foundry and about three years ing found us miles down the river sarily be enormous, in its re-ago was appointed manager of Seamen's Institute, with opposite our boat. Mae got rid olation to the probable returns the

be beld until about! his disguise at once by combing in rents, has, however, convinced post the wax out of his beard. To this Mr. So that there are other means four months ago. Afterwards joined the staff of day I never see a Siamese cat but of securing a quick return on his be

capital, and has induced bim to Messrs. Lane, Crawford, Ltd. it makes me shudder. Mois oui.

consider with favour an alter. During the recent strike, THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. inative proposal made by another Bristow was in charge of the bread syndicate for the lease of the site distribution counter at Wiseman and the construction thereon Cafe and in connection with the of # large, well-equipped Prince's visit he was in charge afįj and up-to-date building which the lantern and candle depot run could be alternatively used by Messrs. Lane, Crawford, Ltd., WHAT IS FALSE; AND PROPERLY the projection of cinema in Des Voeux Road. SEVER TILL THES.-Carlyle,

FIRST

DAY BY DAY.

RECOGNISE WHAT IS TRUE, WE SHALL THEN DISCERN

"Hongkong Twenty-five Years Ago is unovoidably held over until Monday.

Mr. T. Petrie, editor of the South China Morning Post, left for Home leave yesterday, accom panied by Mrs. Petrie,

Kowloon Island Lo: 1468 is to be sold at the P. W. D. offices on May 1st. It contains about 3.190 square feet and, the upset price is $12,780.

films or for the production The deceased who was 46 years) of plays by touring European andļof age, was only taken ill a week! American theatrical companies.ļago and WAS later admitted The capital outlay on this would to the Government Civil be smaller than that expended on Hospital, suffering from pneu- the erection of a skyscraper. An-monia, from which he died other view held is that with the early yesterday morning. Of a present demand for theatrical bright and cheory disposition. bis amusements the proposal should sudden death will be mourned by become a profitable proposition. many friends. The late Mr. These factors have been well-cen-Bristow was a Freemason and sidered by Mr. So, “who informed during the war was a member of a Telegraph reporter that, if the Volunteer Reserves. necessary, he was ready to fin The funeral passes the Monu- ance the syndicate in question in ment at 2.30 this afterno30. connection with the construction

of the new Theatre. He hoped to be able to make a definite 'an- The King's Exequatur em-nouncement within the course of powering Senor Don Arnaldo the next few days on the results Astreza to act as Consul for Chile of the negotiations. in Hongkong bas received His Majesty's signature.

GOOD FRIDAY MUSIC.

The "Crucifixion" at St. Peter's Church.

There was not the usual Good

Meanwhile the buildings occupying the site in question are being pulled down so as to During March, according to ensure the least possible delay Friday music at St. John's Cathe Hongkong Observatory returns, once the word to start construc-dral last night, but at St. Peter's the average mean temperature tion work is given. Under the Church, West Point, a crowded was 64.1 and the average bamidity attentions of a large gang of congregation gathered to hear a 81, There were 3.675 inches of coolies, the last vestige of the rendition of Stainer's Crucifixion" rain and 96.7 hours of sunshine. Hongkong Cinaia Theatre is and-selections from "The-Mes- soon to disappear, to give place sish by a special choir. The

cellency the Governor has aproved the addition of Captain A. E. Wright to the list of officers of the Hongkong Defence Corps who are permitted to retain their rank and to wear the uniform of their unit.

It is notified for general in.la a structure which shall be in work was splendidly done, and formation that His Honour the better keeping with the archi-the beauty and impressiveness of Chief Justice bas ordered that tectural details of the central part the music were brought out ex- the next Criminal Sessions -hall of the town. If erected, the newtremely well by soloists and be held on Monday, 24th. April Theatre will attain the height of chorus alike. The bulk of the a three-storeyed bullding, and its solo work fell on Messrs. Annis, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.

interior structure will be so Haggar, Winfield and Glanville. It is notified that His Ex-fashioned that there will be three together with Miss G. Brock, all

tiers of seats and boxes.

of whom acquitted themselves The promoters have, so to well, whilst one of the gems of the the quartette, peak, not let the grass grow evening was under their feet since the idea" God so loved the World." most of supplying the Colony with a sympathetically sung by Miss Mowi first-class theatre took root. Fang, Mrs. Griggs, Mesars, Annis They have entrusted the well-and Haggar. During the even- known tirm of architects, Messrs.ing, a collection was taken in aid Palmer and Turner, with the of expenses for repairing the As will be seen by our ad-designs, which have just been church. The chorus was com vertisement. columns to-day,

completed, and a glance suces posed of the following:-Mesars. Capt. & R. G. R. Evans is to give to show that they full all ex-H. G. Anniss, Bersey, Best, 3. his well-known lecture "Scott's

R. Bell, Chanter, Dickinson, Last Expedition at the Taikoo pectations.

Built of granite plaster of the Fountain, Griggs, Gill, Glanville, Club on Wednesday next, the proceeds of the lectare going to me material, in fact as that Gompertz, Haggar, Murphy, Paul, “કરd .. in the construction Raven, Herward, Thomss, Traf naval benefits.

of the Hongkong & Shanghai ford, Tattham, Winfield, Williams, Bank's new extension--the pro- Mrs. Bell, Miss G. Brock, Miss A Chinese sailor on the Kw posed new Theatre will embody Conroy, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Lee fell overboard off Mindara

modification of the classic Dovaston, Miss Darley, Mrs. Island on 17th. during the trip Rennaissance style of architec. Dick,

Miss Ferguson, Miss down from Shanghai. The

ture with an imposing facade Garrod. Mrs. Griggs, Miss Green, weather wES fine at the time, centring round a broad arch over Mrs. Groundwater, Miss Gerrard, The vessel cruised around for an the main entrance locking on Mrs. Luck, Miss Lamerton, Miss hour and a half, but no trace of Queen's Road.

Mow Fung. Mrs. MacLeod, Mrs. the missing man was found.

We have already hinted that Northcote, Miss Price, Mrs. the style of the seating arrange Parramore, Miss E. Perkins, Signor Carpi, who will be ments is new to Hongkong. The Miss D. Perkins. Miss remembered by Hongkong res-elaborate sketches reveal that in Rasseli, Mrs. Salter, Miss Shea, idents for bringing to this

the spacious auditorium, 'which Miss Stanley, Mrs. Tattham, Colony the Italian Opera Com extends right up to the roof, there Miss Woolley, Mrs. Winfield, pany about two years ago, passed will be seats provided for 542 Miss Williams and Miss. Walters. through Bongkang on Friday on people in the stalls and pit, 270 his way to Singapore. Signor in the dress circle and 416 in the Carpi is proceeding to meet a new "upper" dreas, circle. At the grand opera company which he extreme rear of each of these is bringing to the East, all the three tiers, boxes will be built for

NOTICE..

number provided being nine. Thei

FORGERY.

members of it being engaged the accommodation of parties. the Amending Hongkong Law. direct from Milan. The Com- pany, which promises to be an

remainder of the floor spacel The Gazelle contains the draft! extremely fine one, is due here behind these dress circles will be of a Bill entitled sa Ordinance to about September next.

utilised for offices, refreshment consolidate, simplify and arend rooms, and lavatories. Patrons the law relating to forgery and will pass through the main kindred offences. It is proposed entrance in Queen's Road, which to repeal the greater part of the will be shaded with a canopy, to Forgery Ordinance of 1865, and find themselves in the foyer, it is explained that the portions INSURANCE OFFICES. where the booking office will be of that Ordinance which are to be Notice is hereby given that all situated and staircases will lead left unrepealed deal with matters Fire and Marine Insurance to the dress-circles on either side which either would not properly. Offices with be closed for The exits have been planned come within the scope of the new the transaction of public business with all due regard for emergency Bill or could not conveniently be on FRIDAY, 116, SATURDAY use. All the doors will be fitted inserted in it. 15th and MONDAY, 17th April, with emergency panić bolts, and To explanation of the proposed the fire-fighting apparatus will be legislation it is stated that es-our liberal. The syndicate, we are criminal law is based mainly an informed, is prepared to sink be- the English criminal law it is tween two and three lakhs in the obviously desirable to bring our acheme. Reckoned together with law up to date so as to make it Fire Insurance Association of the cost of the site, the new conform with English crimins!)

In this way, enterprise will represent a capital law legislation.

benefit Marine Insurance Association outlay of about one million also, we get the

of Hongkong & Cantos. dollara.

of the latest English decisions,

1922.

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