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-As I was 19ying, when it came, to showing them over the Palace, I was in high feather. We had the guids nearly wrong in the mind before we were through wi' him for what between what I said, and Mao every now and then

AGO.

A Glance at our Files,

{Pre. 4-10, 1897.)

THE PHILHARMONIC. Tha Philharmonia

Socisty opened its third seasso last night, with an exceedingly enjoyable and successful concert. Tais Society

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(To`the Editor of the **Hongkong

Telegraph."*}

Football Referees.

Sin-May I crave a little of your space to inform the sporting| public the position of the football referee of today?

At a meeting of the H.K.FA.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER,

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

Have you ordered your Christmas

TURKEY OR GOOSE?

whispering to him that I was is one of the most desirable in last evening the referees were We have a specially fine selection

connected on my mother's side to stitutions in the Colony, and accused of unfairness in their the Stuart family, he badly needed incidentally it is not yet entitled control of the matches played, and the drink he got in the hinderend. "Royal." The programme last several heated arguments took Talking about whisky, reminds me. night was excellently selected, place in which these officials That same day on our way to the not too long. high class all were lot down badly. Leith train, just as we were cross-through, and well carried out. The chief basiness before the ing the Waverley Bridge, we saw Its obiel if not only defect was in meeting was the reports of re-

■ man being knocked down wi' a the printing, which was done with | ferees dealing with cares of mis baker's van. At first I thought some wretched red paint stuff that conduct in which the official) one of the wheels had run over had a dislike for the papar, and] found it necessary to report to the him, but no,' be got up, though left it wherever a finger or band-Association. miad ye, bo was kinda'dazed like kerchief or dress touched it, so that' and kept feeling away at his right aide. I could see that his cost was kinda wet so I asked him if be thought his ribs were sil sight to which he replied. "Rits be damned; I only hope this is blood."

Mind ye, it was quite true that so far as Holyrood Palace was concerned, I was as near letter

man

The cases were handed over to the ladies looked as if they had the Referees Board to investigate baen dipping their gloves in the and report to the H.KF.A. On rouge-pot, and the men as if theyla Bard's recommendation in had been in a sanguinary cat the first case, in which a fight. It was very vexing icdead. was found guilty of swearing at a HOW'S IT PRONOUNCED? referee, ku amendment ́by a During the hearing of the prominent official of the Associa Belilios case to-day Mr. Pollock tion was put to the meeting and perfect as makes no odds. That repeatedly mentioned Macdonnell carried. This paved the way for Road. each time accentuating the discussion that followed the was because, when serving my the first and last spilables of second case in which a player! time in Edinburgh as a lad, I the name only. The Chief pleaded guilty to (1) adopting a once gave a paper at Literars Justice, with a quizzical smile, fighting attitude on the field of Bociety on Mary Queen of Scotssked now many n's were in play; (2) threatening an opponent and I haupted the place for weeks in search of local colour. I didns the word. Mr. Francis rose to (3) threatening the referee. The get so much o' that as I did a bad enlighten his Lordship. Some meeting washed out the Board's dose o cold which nearly run to Fears ago, he said there was an recommendath and suspended

Irish Governor here asmed the offender för two months. influenzs, making it necessary to Macdonnell and his name was change the date for the reading always pronounced in the usual considered

The members of the Board

their time But that's neither of my paper.

style. Then came an Artillery investigating charges of mis- Eers nor there except just to officer of French family, with conduct, wasted and resigned show ya

His name was en bloc. After a lengthy discussion ja seb. only one “m.”

& his will pronounced in the same way in which the meeting tried to re-

bow

become proficient

ย

ject almost against

C&D

and continue to blow aboni it!

ja

gain the confidence of the Board and also to make various amend ments to the Association rates, it was decided to form an Emer- gency Committee pending the re-

of

Referees' the

that adopted by Mr Pollock and all the rest of bis dass. Come the learned counsel said that it to think of it, the same sort o was no doubt from this that the thing often happens wi' & man road is now so pronounced. that's bad Latin and Greek "WE DON'T DRINK """ koocked into him in bir youtb.) A correspondent informs us formation Quite a lot of our alleged that the Hongkong Post Office Board, to enquire into kil osses scholars are merely so because recently sent to Canton & letter of misconduct, such committee of a pre-adolescent acquaintance-addressed to the Hongkong Police to have full power in awarding ship with the crae.

Canteen. I was promptly sent punishment.

Wee Jaikie.

GOVERNOR'S WHO DON'T GOVERN.

the notice of the official, I consider that the referee does not get that support due to him, suggest that From our report of yesterday's and I beg to

for meeting of the Legislative Cousin future all candidates cil it will be seen that the appointment as referees bould be Governor of this Colony, as members of the Association for ww have frequently said be Pugilists and be past masters in

govern. He fore, does not

the noble art.

back with the endorsement "Not! Admitted that the referee is known in Cinton-we don't only human and that infringe- What I was going to sa5-was drink!" Was this intended as soment of rules may be seen by that MacPherson's pet subject, insinuation against the sobriety the thousands who line the ropes apart from the rate of the dollar, of the Postal Official who made or sit in stands bat yet escape is the discussion of that old sex such a blunder? mystery, the abandonment and fate of the crew of the good ship. Marie Celeste. To tell the truth it WES that I Bet out to tell you this week but Fou ses the length Ira of It just shows ve how difficult it is to write about a thing and keep on the right road. I'll need

well meats to try, though, and give you Mac's theory about the Marie Celeste Sive him credit for the very

best intentiods in the world, but space. another time. Talking abouti keeping on the right road, dif good intentions pare the road to ever tell ye about the man that bell. (This is no doubs a "vulgar Link and scurrilous" remark). II. E got kind wandered at

had gond intentions in regard to: cumdaddie towo-bead one sum-

the looting of the Colony at the mer's night?

rate of 1716 per cent. on the cash He was an English body, in a value of its loyalty. So be tried motor wi' two ladies, and they. all looked as if they would have to induce the Secretary of State been better in their beds instead to allow him to omit from the 17) o' scouring the countryside in per cent. levy auch items of the

and

we

Colony's revenue as were devoted

Thanking you, Sir, for taking up so much of your time and

Yours etc.,

A REFEREE'S SUPPORTER.

Hongkong, 9th. Dec., 1922.

EX-ENEMY SCRIP.

A Hongkong Warning.

year.

ALL FARM FED

and

weights to suit everyone,

Book your order NOW.

CHAMPAGNE

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"PHILIPS"

A PHILIPS LAMP

IS A PERMANENT

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HONGKONG IMPORTS.

Cold Snap Brightens

Woollen Trade.

BO

N.Y,K. FARES. Passage Rates Reduced. Loafor, Dac. 8-The Nippon Yasen Kaisha announces pas- The fortnightly Frica Current Banger reductions from London and Market Report, published by and Marsailles to Ceylon, the the Hongkong General Chamber Straits, China-sed Japan, varying of Commerce, states:-

from £5 to £32, according to the Colton piece goods and fancyports-Beuter. cotton goods.-During the in- terval, considerable axles of white Several orders have been placed shirtings have been reported, at for next winter, very much below replacing cost. Raw Cotton.-There is Despite the fact that the standard change to report. Nominal quo form of contract is still not settled, tations: Indian descriptions at a fair amount of business is said $33.35. Chinese grades at $32,35. yon fashion at yon time of night.

The to the celebration of Her Majesty's

following notification to have been done in dyed and Metals Business has remain. It was from wee Jaikie Arca-

tancy goods.

ed quiet. Steel bars are reported strong be asked the way. Now Jubilee, but the Secretary of State, appears in the Gazette:

In view of attempts to negotiate

Cotton Yarn-Market ruled doce at the exceptionally cheap Jaikie never was one that did like the old woman's piz, "would

And so for every dollar scrip and share, certificates bear-very quiet and only a few hundred price of $4.40 per pieul. The nails look what you'd say kinda' allo

names of German tales changed first hands. Prices are enquired for, but lower ex- there. That maybe accounted for which the Colony contributes as ing the the impatience of the zoggle eyed token of respect and dutiful ad-nationals, warning is given that ruled steady to firm. Quotations change makes the price higher god in the car. Here's how i miration of Queen Victoria, we all shares in British companies are:-No. 10. $156 183. No. 128. than dealers are prepared to pay. Flour Market Report.-Stock: are ruthlessly stuck for fourpence b.longing to German nationals $160 178. No. 163. $180/195. No.

750,000 Arrivals 1,300. About

Backs. Quot- sterling. We may in all sincerity on the 10th, day January, 1920, 20s. $172/195 echo the prayer of the whole world were, by the Treaty of Peace Shipments nil. Sales 50 bales.ations:-American atent, $3.70 "God save the Queen" but we mus: Order 1919. placed under the Unsold stock 7,000 bales. Bargains pet sack; American Straight. add a corollary "Deuce take her control of the Custodian of 8,000 bales.

$2.85 per sack; American Cut off, Ministers, not to mention ber Enemy Property, and have in

Woollen. The cold saap bas($2.90 per sack, Shanghai Flour, Governors who do not govern. cases already been sold, improved clearances. Old stocks 32.90 per sack; Australian No. 1,

where the Custodian was of blankets, rugs, elc. are being $3.00 per sack. in the possession of the liquidated which will pave the

Sagar. Marke: active

and

BANK RETURNS.

and share certificates bearing the

Saltpetre. Heavy demands son, There is a demand for stock "Well, can you tell me the

names of German nationals dated lots of suitings, broadcloths last continued throughout the fort- shortest way to get back, to The retards of the average prior to the 10th. January, 1920, ings stc. but stocks are scarce.

algbt, Carlisle "

amouct of bank notes ia are therefore 'prima facie value- "I-Idinna kem. your Worship." circulation and of specie ia ess. In case of doubt, enquiry By this time the mapless ex-reserve in Hongkong, during the should be made from the Cus plorer was quite out of patience month ended 30th. November, todian of Enemy Property. Courts and said to Jalkie, "You don't 1922, as certified by the Managers of Justice.

went:

"What ja the Hawick, my lad!"

Way

to

"I-Idinna ken, your Worship. (Jaikie's experience wit our Bailie MacNutt had made him careful). "Which is the way to Glasgow then?"

"I-I dians' ken, your Wor ship?"

+6000

evea

not

original share certificates. Scrip way for fresh orders for next sa- advancing.

seem to know very much do of the respective Banks are:- A similar warning also applies you?" to which Linkoumdoddie's

incorrigible replied —

"N-No, your Worship. But- but ye see, I dinoa' happen to be lost

WOMAN'S GREATEST

ENEMY

Is Colelipation, and it is equally a curse to meb. Constipation makes men and women thin, sallow and: ill-tempered, is the cause of coated tongur, foul breath, liverishness, billous attacks, pimples and sick bezdrobes.

To core constipation and the illa arising therefrom Pinkettes are perfection, they act so gently yet so efficiently. Try them to night, you'll feel better is the morning.

Of chemists everywhere, Pin- kettes are also obtainable post free at 60 cents the vial from Dr. Williams Medicine. Co., 96 Sze- phuen Road, Shanghai,

Banki

Chattered Bank of

India, Austra'ia,

Banskooz red

Average Specie in to the case of shares in the names Amment Berarve of other enemy nationals.

sad China, $10,192,753 $5,000,000*

Bbangbai Bank-

ing Corporation, $34,894,355 26,/00,000+ Mercante Bank

of India,Limited. $ 1,336,843 530,000

Total......$15,944,162 31,550,000

:

NEW MEN-O'-WAR ARRIVE.

"Diomede" and "Peters-

field."

*Sterling Securities deposited with the Crown Agents valued at H.M.S. Diomede (Capt. G. Hop- £595,000.

wood, C.B.E) the third of the fSecurities with the Crown light cruiser of the "D" class, Agents and Straits Government which, with H.M.S. Durban and £1,800,000.

H.M.S. Despatch is replacing the Securities with the Crown older "C" class vessels, the Agents £130,000.

Cairo, Curlew and Colombo, arrived this morning.

Caruso, Elman, Kreisler, Melba, Pachmann Geraldine Farraz, etc.

only oz VICTOR RECORDS MUUTBLES; -Exclusive Distabuton,

1

H.M.S. Petersfield (Commander A.S. May, O.B.E., M.V.O.) Biso arrived this morning. This is a despatch vessel and will take the place of H.M.S. Alacrity,

LADY SMOKERS

show the same nice, discriminating taste in their choice of cigarettes as they do in their hats and dresses. That is why they smoke Dames and La France Cigarettes.

The Hongkong Cigar Store Co., Ltd.

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TEL. Contra) 652-

Ladies & Gentlemen's Tailors.

This business 'will be

carried on as usual at

1.

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Opposite City Hall,

as from ist Novämber, 1922:

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AND

IN

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AND

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IN

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CAPE WINES

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A CERTAIN REMEDY.

For acute and chrocic affections of the throat and lunge, coughs colds etc,

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