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We are authorised to contradict The old buffer who said “* You ments can be made and exper Col C. W. Davy has gone to the rumour that Tuesday night's can't put an old head on young piracy off Castle Peak was a shoulders" had never taken a car ianca exchanged, is ons which Tientsin to carry out inspection rehearsal for the benefit of those round the island of Hongkong on we hope to see put into force of new engineer services
who framed the Draft Piracy a shiny moonlight night. Only by some such method will
Prevention Regulations. the enthusiasts be
Many a wife's lost ring has banded The Kowloon British School
The pirate leader in European been found in hubby's trouser together and find the Society of Former Pupils' Association held| value. We have an idea that a successful whist drive in the clothing was obviously a hum- pocket.
The Bavarian Dibt is said to later development may be the schoolroom last night.
The Government is becoming be of insufficient strength to interesting of local educational
During the absence of Major generous It's now giving the deal with the present situation. institutions in radio, with,
General Sir J. & Fowler, the Chinese sore arms free of charge. Time they changed it for some possibly. the creation of a junior duties of G.O.C, China Com
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The ladies are saying it's like the Government to start this It really never occurred to us That is a matter which we will Colonel W. N. Nicholson.
vaccination campaign just as to include Easma in the "silly reserve for later comment. In the meantime. we are most The winter programme of the they're getting ready for St. season" topics.
An advert in the London gratified at the progress being Helena May Institute has been Andrew's Ball.
issued, and a most attractive made in this modern branch of series of events has been arranged.
"Op the knee!" is their battle Morning Pust states House- Parlourmaid wanted; no late science in Hongkong.
dinners; very best outings, wages, food, kindness and consideration in return for conscientious ser vice: good references imperative; motor rides, theatre tickets and insurance free. wireless in kit-
The first open lecture will be by cry now. Mr. E R. Dovey on November 5th, the title being "Forgery Ancient and Modern."
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club where you got it.
"The Parting of the Ways." When General Smuts spoke of
Tenders are being invited for the possibility of the Powers the construction of a 20 feet
"Professor-has resumed piano chen; family three, four maids coming to "the parting of the Road from Au Ha Gap to Sba ways" he uttered true words. Tau Kok: for the constraction of lessons at Road", says a Nor- kept." We understand that "Subsequent cables disclose a very an extension
to the existing thern contemporary. So now the likely applicant offered to accept critical period ahead, and one in market at Mongkektsui: and for neighbours know what the noise if caviare wore included in the which the strength of the Entente widening to 20 feet the road and bonds might be tested to breaking bridges between Fan Ling and point. We remarked the other Au la Gap. day that the hint given by the South African statesman as to a. forthcoming international cen- A men's meeting is to be held ference on reparations was an at Union Church on Saturday important feature of his speech, afternoons during the coming and how important it is, is shown winter, beginning at 3.30 p.m. It by the messages which hare is hoped by this mesas of bring- passed between the heads of the ing the naval military and
One new dance is to be called "This is the season when board- Foreign Offices of Britain and the civilian population together in a United State- DE America. common interest, namely, their ers should be trimmed and weeds Mah Jong We suppose it is Apparently the Washington Gor-spiritual needs. A bright service. pulled up." says a contemporary. danced to the French air which ernment is quite prepared to take plenty of singing and a short we pass the suggestion on to goes "Mah Jong! Mah Jong!" active part in this proposed address is the intention of the or-Hongkong landladies. international meeting. on one ganisers. To-morrow the Rev. J. the gives condition that the Kirk Maconachie important
Our scoop expert learns that has a are un. address.
the number of share brokers and hoped that the cold season will Despite the fact that the pro-other Allied Powers
animous as to its being held.
their assistants ia Hongkong has see the Hongkong Corps gain a gramme broadcasted in Hong-On the other hand the British
The fight films and J. C. Wil-this year increased from 48 to more healthy hue.
120. What have we done to kong on Thursday evening was attitude is that, should a minority-liams Variety Company wind up
We want corps and not a corpse. deserve this?
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night. This afternoon at 2.30 the
When a married man gets the be ignored. It is obvious tu children's matinee has "Skinner's A girl eloped with a one-armed were installed. we are of the which country the reference is Dress Suits and Buster Keaton chauffeur in New York. We last few words in Hongkong. they usually are “Now, what am decided opinion that radio en-made.
in the Paleface. To-morrow fail to see how she could enjoy going to do for ricksha fare" the attraction will be H." B. the drive. thusiasts have every reason to be
Warner in God's Man", a stir-
HONGKONG, 27th Oct., 1923.
LOCAL RADIO.
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being made in wireless telephony France Must Decide.
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ring crook melodrama note- A cable says that gold has worthy for some fine acting by been found in Alaska. May be
calig. A circumstance which Everything dow hinger on the principals, "God's Man" has it was merely a tourist with his should not be overlooked is that, France decision. The French a strong story and a wealth of mouth open. in triking contrast to the ex-papers declare that M. Poincare tease action, and will doubtless periences of others, many listen. will never sit at the same con- prove very popular.
ference table as Gen. Smuts, but
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A 10,000,000 year old catch Why did the Gobi desert? Be
the Dinosaur the Titano-
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ers-in who had their own private we can look upon such a state-] sets beard everything with dement as inspired by the resent- |lightful clearness. Two letters ment of the moment. Mr. Bald- SUCCESSES FOR CHAN,there. from well-known Peak residents win has made an open appeal to the French nation through their which we publish to-day fully Premier. He a-ks that M. establish that point. The demon- Poincare think again and again
stration. therefore, proved that before refusing to submit the
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"Rubber Prices: R.G.A. Meet- number of the Hongkong Ex- iversity Union Magazine, those ing" says a newspaper heading. An official report from General distractions that we heard so Still booming, we suppose. with absolute success in Hong-terested nations. Our Premier states that Lungmoon city was debate are still exercising their
The main fault. in the makes the appeal for M. Poincare captured on the 22nd instant and
himself, for his nation. for Britain. Lungwa market town
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A foreigner in the throes of English composition recently described a bathing suit as" "some- case of those who were dis- and for the whole world. It is a following day, 200 of the enemy Newspaper beading: The thing that begins nowhere and He must have and 700 rifles Earthquake: Gratitude to Tsao ends at once."
Kun." We didn't know we had passed through Hongkong this
remedied. les be
When, as was the case. ny fewer than
summer.
appointed, obviously lay at the impressive plea fora final sinking being killed receiving end. That can doubt-of personal wishes to the possible captured.
good of all: plea for the con-
to thank him for that. tinuation of the great friendship! A later report says that Tai Mi
A compositor in a Home paper, across the Channel: an appeal, and Pak Tong were captured with
Another newspaper caption to hand by the last mail, succeed- one might say, in the name of the a large number of prisoners on The Likin Rescue." It still is. ed in getting in a reference to hundreds of thousands who laid the 25th instant, and the troops
Signor Hussolint. We wonder if down their lives in those year of are now proceeding to attack sacrifice for which little has Chingo. Tsangsing and Poklo. Unscrupulous M P.'s are now he is the same man who made
China known in come as compensation. We trust
"hoge." his paper report a specch some Large numbers of Sun
Because they're always scheming years ago by Mr. Hotario that the appeal will not fall on wounded soldiers are arriving in deaf ears or an indifferent heart. Canton, but many others are to save their bacon, we presume. Bottomley.
three people, aboard a ship in port. each with headphones. heard everything on <1 smult cry-tal set which only cost a few shillings at Home, there need no longer be any question of the possibilities of radio here.
HOCKEY.
FOOTBALL.
being detained at Sheklung for treatment.
Troops commanded by two of Sun officers in Luichow, in the west of the province, have, re-
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Another distinct step forward was registered by the announce- ment made at the meeting of the Radio Society that the Govern- The following will represent treated before Chan's forces, dae ment has now no objection to the Hongkong Hockey Club to the non-arrival of reinforce-
against the end. Battn. King's ments. Many have deserted red for a wife and received 2,500 place for a university such as its private individuals setting up Regiment at Sookunpoo on surrendered. Chan's troops are replies. He told a Press repre- we receiving sets, nor to the carry-Wednesday, October 31st, at 4.45 now marching on the Yungkong sentativeIt has been a great truth in a rumour that it is in
the dregs.
learning to a site on the South ing out of experiments in broad. p.m.-M. H. Poffey: W. H. and Yungchun districts from strain." Let's hope he hasn't got tended to transfer this seas of
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Mitchell: A.S. Hett: G.H. Piercy;
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a newspaper heading. We hope A London message says that HEIFETZ NOT COMING. nobody's broken our office record. Shaw's new play, "Back to sure. be greatly appreciated by ward: G. R. More J. Faers.
Methusaleh", has been received all radio enthusiasts, and it is to be hoped that every effort will be
Funny thing that the Hong "with enthusiasm, as was also made to respect the expressed
RECITAL CANCELLED.
kong summer is always as hot as the notable acting of Miss Davis wish of the Government that
The public will be greatly something, and the winter as cold as Eve." You bet!
as the same thing. care be taken to avoid the cous-
disappointed to learn that yester- A friendly match between the day Messrs. Moutrie and Co. ing of interference with other Portuguese and Indian staffs of received a cable from Shanghai
What's become of the monkey services. In this connection the the Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd to the effect that Jascha Heifetz, gland discovery? We don't see Radio Society will be able to will take place on Sunday at the noted violinist, will not be any old men gambolling to school
We wonder whether the Ports- aid, and. WO
to fulfil his lend its
trust P.m. sharp on Punjali ground. able
Hongkong up Battery Path.
mouth audience to whom Fro The teams will be :--
engagement. On receipt of the
fessor Middleton Smith lectured amateurs will make a point of
Portuguese Staff: -J. Riberio; news, a telegram was sent from A Kowloon boarder tells us on China ware surprised to learn consulting that body on any C. Silva, L.A. Remedios: L M. Hongkong urging that the recital that the summer has been so hot that the Chinese taught the West questions of doubt arising. Later Xavier, D. A. Neves, LA Peres: be given, even if at a later date, that his landlady had to change the art of printing? We have a faint recollection of having heard on, of course, proper licensing H. Vieira, V. Nunes, A. Yaeries as every seat was booked for the towel twice.
Monday..
that before.
5. regulations will be put into force, and E. Brown.
Another cable has now been A Northern paper reports the but" meantime it is extremely gratifying to find the authorities A. K. Mune, Y. A. Wahab; N. Y. received saying it is impossible case of a priest who became a Hongkong may be full of small- Adal, G. Mahommed, D. Ma- for Heifetz to come to Hongkong journalist. One day we may hear pox, but today's Government eo sympathetic.
hommed: M. Ismail, I Hassan, A. Those who have booked can get of a journalist who became a Gazette is wonderfully free from
priest. We now look forward to an R. Razack and H. Mihal Referee: their money refunded on applica tion to Messrs. Mautrie and Co. era of useful activity in the local-Mr. J. Wilson.
Indian Staff:-A. K. Rahmud:
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