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LAZARUS

12. OGREN'S ROAD CETERA.L...

The Furosem. Optician in the Colony.

The

Hongkong Caegra

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號三 弍十英港香

MONDAY

TO-DAY'S SPECIAL CABLES.

(United Press Service to the Telegraph ".)

THE LATEST RUM-RUNNING CAPTURE.

FINE CANADIAN YACHT SEIZED.

New York. December 2

THREE SUICIDES.

CHINESE TEACHER " AMONGST THE NUMBER.

in

DECEMBER

[POST OFFICE

·DIFFICULTY IN GETTING PARCELS

1920* RTD #+ SHOCK: CORT 'I CTS.

"ROSE DAY.

Jest Hiles

At Indianapolis. in the biggest excing the year 500 miles anal paved track - the 12 dri vura uand FIRESTONES of the ten money-winnihl“, were Firestorm equippari “a notans Gum Dipped Curt Z5) during the satira raos. -

That's how FIRESTONE CORDS stand up under sarrific. heat, and extraordinary wear. It is due to their especially tough izvad ́und. Gam Dipped carcase.

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

LOCAL RADIO NOTES

COLLECTION FOR HOENEN

KONG'S POOR.

For the fourth yes in succes- thes Society of 8. Vincaps

We have received the following Tse Tick-son, an assistant mas-letter for publication ter at Queen's College, committed

Sir. This morning at about suicide in a singular manner 9.50 I arrived at the Pust allee to to yesterday, whilst confined the Governmen: Civil Hospital left without the parcel as

obtain two parcels A:10.35 T as a patient from influenza.

the land Information from the hospital could not spare more time, à

During this this morning disclosed that the de-individual only had been attended

period ceased was at the time but mildly

to, who bad about 45 parcels to tho. rum-suffering from the fever, and his collect, and in such an amana

Federal prohibition agents have captured the Canadian Facht This yacht is reported to be the finest vessel engaged in

**Dragna.

running.

AMERICA AND REPARATIONS.

GOVERNMENT'S “WAIT AND SEE“ POLICY.

Washington, December

rash act in cutting his throat with

a table knife is ascribed to a case it should be feasible fo of despondency. This occurred necessary checking to t

the solita,

after the attendant had placed ed. apart from

by someone specially i dels

the deceased's meal on the table

and left the room. When he attendant on the counters l returned, attracted by a noise, he of the parcels to be fo found the deceased lying on the Boor. bleeding freely from the left, and at the curr wound. Several hours later, in progress this mean pite of surgical attention, he quarter of an hour The Post Office

There were still abovas:as dezen

the fullest information regarding the scope of the Reparations En-removed to the Mortuary pend-hard pressed at thing It is authoritatively stated that the Administration is awaiting succumbed, and the remains were and I could not do fi quiry and the receipt of an official invitation, before committing ing

into enquiry itself.

The isolationists are preparing to fight against any semblance of representation on the Enquiry.

(Reuter's Service)

the

nge special carnalt f

HOCKEY

DRAW FOR UNITED SER-

VICES SHIELD.

YM FILAMENT I

"success of the tast broad- which has been carried

The draw for the United Ser Hongkong racially was vioni “ Hockey Shield ja as foly,

**strated last h Radio Com

the wants of Hong ST dk bave organised "Rosamunication Coc(Oriam Ltd, was aya day on which roses are able to satisfactorily part of the

the in the streets on behalf of sir".

Cavelleria Society's funds. There are Rusticana", is it was being people in Hongkong rendered by the Italian Opera by this time aware Company at the Star-Theatre at

been "Rose Day."Kowloon.

sover one hundred-

an-affective net-

"picquets" and the A small microphone was placed,

گے۔

Light Cruistrs vaEMS.

Hawkins Submarines vs. H.M.S. Tamar

and azali ships.

Royal Garrison Artillary vs. BESRGA. and Oren- adiere (British) *East Burrey vs. RI Staff

--and Departments.**.

The first round is to be played

om the Peak over to in the theatre and connected to off by December 25th.. all mat-

as most thoroughly the Company's broadcastingches to be played on the USRC. dainty sellers of red station on the roof of the Kowloon ground

very

tenor

roses. It was "a bard-Hotel, and from therm several The result of the draw means en who dared to walk numbers from the opera were that an Army and a Navy team This morning without sent out into the air. The results, must meet in the final Although

the sign that he had considering the

simple we have not seen the HIS to the funds. Even and limited equipment used, Hawkins eleven lately, they bring birds, who boast of beware surprising, for many « good reputation frong Blang- at aight o'clock, were listeners-in reported hearing the hai, and it is expected the the circumstances.

year. but I think'

nough to escape avan selections very well, whilst final will be played batween them made of, the “Chri";

wished, and that is passengers on the P. and O. a.. Sergeant Wynne. of the Sham-and in any case the

and the East Surreys, who might Khiva, 60 miles out from Hongfollow in the footsteps of the 2nd shaipo District Station, made a be adjusted to cope

ling arrangements were kong on the way to Shanghai, King's and win the Shiaid. The gruesome discovery during the For some time pasti week-end.

the were treated to grand opera at British battalion has usually a He came upon the difficult to obtain fiver,

President of Mr. J. M. Alves, Mrs. ses through the wireless-room great advantage in these tourna dead body of a male Chin- parcels, and coolies generally Bah being responsible for The operators on the Khiva ments, having some sight hundred esa lying on the billside have to wait about three hours or the sellers on the Hongkong reported hearing the music very men to choose from. near the Kowloon Water Works, yo before being attanded to side and Madame Albuquerque clearly, especially the Death had evidently occurred which has, in fact, become so superintending the sale on the numbers in the first act. The RG.A. and Grenadiers that It is hard lines on the HKS.- several days ago, judging from much a matter of course that it Kowloon side. There were re-well-known intermezzo was sent Indians are not allowed to play the condition of the remains. is necessary to attend personally plenishment depots at the Hong-out with surprisingly few imper- in the League, sa tăng, both have piece of cloth was tied round in order to obtain a parcel in kong Hotel, the King Edward fections, and at the end of each emellant hockey playerzamoi the neck. Another piece. was reasonable time.

Hotel and at the Star ferry number, the applause ofte men, and the Gr suspended from the branch of a Bergam, December 2.

In more enlightened places the harves on both side of the audience was clearly audible t Three communes disappeared when floods released a

tree near by. Apparently the parcels are delivered, and if tha. Irbour.

listeners-in. Kren, the sounds. The disaster has resulted in five power stations being destroyed. cloth later anapping in two.

man had banged himself, the is not done the Post Office might The selling concluded at noon. of the orchestrei muing up Six hundred lives have been lost, and the damage is several hundred

at least ensure prompt service when the ladies "cashed-in" at before each act, Faid Faces million lire. A vast area of rich agricultural land has been deso-

Still another suicide occurred by the employment of an adequate Mfr. Alves' office, Chater Road.) were sant throbek the at Shamshuipo. The victim was staff. The UnofficiLfMembers of the President thoughtfully pro-and received with Arbe disaster is due to aboaromatrains. The tirer Dezzo over-la yonog unmarried woman who the "Council vou a service riding light refreshments for claritat flowed, and simultaneously the dam burst. The flood was thirty feet was found suspended by the neck to the Colony by rang on a them. The Hongkong and Shang in depth. Rescue operations have been very difficult owing to the from the doorway of her home at reorganisation of thepartment bai Bank kindly loaned the interruption of all means of communication.

No. 4 New Street. The remains to maat requiremes. were conveyed to the Mortuary.

DISASTROUS FLOODS IN ITALY.

HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE DROWNED.

LATINS AND THE LEAGUE.

A REPORT DENIED.

Rome, November 2.

day.

A report that Italy, Spain and the South American Republics : have agreed to withdraw from the League of Nations, is semi- officially stated to be without foundation.

Other Telryrunis în Pyes 2, 4 mud 53

SATURDAY'S CRICKET.

A NEW ORDINANCE.

FIRST DIVISION MATCH.

ing cricket first League contest.

GOOD-BYE "KING'S !"}

SPORTING BATTALION

LEAVES.

Society several shroffs and the This is the first time in the former being on leave and the It should not be beyond the work of counting the receipts was Far East that radio euthasiasts latter having just been trans- scope of human ingenuity. as expeditiously carried through. have been treated to such an fared to the 1st Bn. 4th. Bom-

Yours etc.

as possible

extensive broadcasting effort bay Grenadiers They have still. X.

On enquiry just before going to the transmission of opera in the got Lt. Parkes (H.K.S.R.G.A) and Hongkong, Dec. 3rd., 1923.

press, we were informed that, theatre where it is actually being Capt. Dods (Grenadiers), who have although there were several more played, and it certainly points played for them for the past two boxes to come in, the amount once again to the possible

years and will be the backbone of counted so far was over $4,200, pleasures of broadcasting and to their side. this being ahead of last year's the remarkable strides which total.

radio in generalis making.

FOOCHOW UNIVERSITY.

R.G.A. SERGEANTS.

The first round should produce some close games. It is predicted that the following will probably meet in the semi-finals:-

H.M.S. Hawkins 75. Sub Marines.

HKSRGA. and Grenadiers vs. East Surreys.

BIAM'S AERODROM L

The landing ground for aeropl- anes at Chiengmai, Siam, is now completed, and has been duly re- gistered by the Ministry of War. It was not an easy matter" to get

required, and the Chief of the General Staff of the Army has issued cordial thanks to all con-

cerned.

Shortly after this issue goes to

A CORNER-STONE. LAID. press, the 2nd. Battalion of the

The Radio Communication Co. (Our Own Correspondent.) King's Regiment will have

is co-operating with the Italian Foochow, Nov. 27. departed from Hongkong. At 4

Opera Co. to transmit selections o'clock this afternoon, the troop corner stone of the "Gardiner The ceremony of laying the

from the operas each night of its ship Derbyshire is due to sail with Hall Memorial Dormitory of the WELCOME AND FAREWELL "Lucia" will be on the air dur season at the Star. Tonight, this sporting battalion which has Fukien made such a good name for itself took place on November 22nd. Christian University,

A farewell was given to the hours

ing the regular broadcasting during its stay in the Colony.

and the experiments This is the first of the permanent outgoing and a welcome to the OPEN SPACES FOR HOUSES.

There was much going, and buildings, excepting the residence incoming members of the R.G.A.

continued. coming in military circles this of some of the Faculty. The R.G.A. and Craigengower

The Sergeants Mess, Victoria Bar- There is to be introduced at the morning in preparation for the weather was perfect for such an racks, on Saturday. crew on Saturday in an interest-

next meeting of the Legislative departure. The first units to occasion, for the University site After dinner, ably catered for The military eleven knocked up Council an Ordinance to amend embark were the ship's staff and is some distance down the river by Messrs. Wiseman, the floor 148, and Craigeagower replied further the Public Health and advance party, at 11 o'clock, and launches and houseboats was cleared and dancing and RETURNED STUDENTS. this large ground completed as

being followed half an hour later crowded with visitors with 130 for 7 wickets. For the Buildings Ordinance, 1903.

by married 'families and details pleasant hour's journey.

had a variety turns were the order of civilians, Grimes compiled 54. The "Objects and Reasons" of other units than the King's.

the evening until midnight. Gr. Frampton took 4 Craigen-state that Section 179 of the Naval and military invalids were ing many who had come from Gr. Hall, & M. Cook, etc.. sad

Alarge number of people, includ Toasts were proposed by Mr. LOCAL REUNION DINNER. power wickets for 30 runs.

Public Health and Buildings embarked at noon, whilst at 1.30 distant places in China, and from responses by Q.M.S. Burge for Ordinance. 1903. provides that the King's Battalion went aboard. America, Japan and Koras, who departing members, B.S.M. (LG) Chinese students was held at the A reunion dianer for returned SECOND DIVISION. fevery domestic building erected

After three o'clock, many visi. had been attending the Diamond Godwin for arriving members, Chinese Recreation At Happy Valley, the second on land leased from the Crown eleven of the Cir Service were after the 20th February, 1903, tors were allowed into the Naval Jubilee of the Methodist Epis. A. Corns for the naval friends Saturday night, at which no match for the .K.C.C. second shall be provided with an open Dockyard to say good-bye to copal Church, responded to the present and S. M. Dunnett for the proposal was

by tha invitation to be present. string. Batting first, the home space equal in area to not less departing friends.

Garrison Staff Mens.

Chairman, Mr. Loy Chang. team compiled only 51. H. Ethan one half of the roofed-over)

The procession to the building| Hongkong says farewell to "the

Mr. Gr. Hall, in rising to for the establishment Hollands taking 4 for 7 in 4 overs ares of such building, and that a King's "

included the Civil Governor, Ad-propose the health of the guests, an with genuine regret,

Association of which two were maidens. The scavenging lane mast also be and the good wishes of all resimiral Sah: the Commissioner of remarked that the R.G.A., Hess cial lines and including amongst visitors scored 166 for 5. D. Reid provided by the owner without dents will follow the Battalion to Bishops, the Presidents of the where you went, and he wished from America and Europe. The Education in-Fukien; four was always Liberty Hall every; its membership returned students (contributing 65, not out.

compensation. Section 180 of India.

Anglo-Chinese Colleges, and the that this could be told to those advantages of such an organisa- Faculty and students of the who had just arrived and had not tion in the promotion of esprit Water 11.26 p.m. University. A touch of brilliant found their way up Seven and de corps and for the reviving of colour was added to the scene by Sixpenny Hill S. M. Dunnett, nemories of College days and the academic boods representing in replying.said that there was from the patriot point of view degrees of various Colleges in another Liberty Hall which did were pointed out, and a resolution many parts of the world. The not need so much strenuous giving effect to the proposal was Right Rev. Bishop Hind laid exercise to find:

unanimously carried. the comer stone, and the The members departing BIÐ address was given by Bishop B.S.M. Williams, Cook Sargt During the dinner & short

provides that

The C. R. C, second team went the Ordinance down to the P. A. M. C. at the every domestic building erected Causeway Bay ground. The or re-erected on, land leased medicals, compiled 155, with from fairly good all-round batting, and the Chinese replied with 75, Capt Walker taking 5 for 35.

•

FRIENDLY GAMES.

The H. K. C. C. match between Pre-War and Post-War elevens was an interesting one, played to a draw. The Fre-Wars batted first and scored 194 for 6, when they declared.. A. A.

Claxton compiled 52 and R. D. Pafford 82. R. E. A. Webster took 3 for 15. The Post-Wars succeeded in securing 174 for 5 when stumps were drawn. Lt. Com. Jotham Was responsible for 83 of this total

sections

cases

MORE OPIUM.

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MILITARY FORCE FARMERS.

(Our Own Correspondient.)

Foochow. Nov. 17..

made

Club

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TO-DAY.

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Closing Exchange 2a. 3. 11/16. Barometer 2 p.m. 30.23 Temperature 2 p.. 69 Humidity 2 p.m. High Tide 6.4 pm. Low

Lighting Up-Time 5.39 p.m.

NEWS IN THE ADS.

the Crown before the 21st February, 1903, shall be provided with an open space; equal in area to not less than one! third of the roofed-over area of such building, and that the owner must also provide a scavenging lane, for which he may claim

Welch, in which he emphasised Bush, Sgt. Stevens, Q.M.S. (1.G.) entertainment was given, those "Lucis de Lammermoor" is compensation. Both

the great value of the highest L. C. Harmon and Sgt. Holloway. contributing being the Misses being presented by the Italian provide that in certain

leducation for those who would be Each of the married members Rosy and Pansy Wong, Dr. C.C. Grand Opera Company at the portions of streets may be counted doing its utmost to compel the in excellent English, spoke warm-present from the Mess in the Alfred Lee and S.P. Law.

The military party has been leaders of others. Admiral Sah, were asked to accept a little Wang, Messrs. George and Star Theatre to-night-Page 12. as open space.

The Hongkong Philharmonic farmers to cultiviate opium, in ly of what was being done for his shape of a silver fruit dish. Bill are:-, .

The three main objects of this some places eigther heavily countrymen in enabling them to

A dance, in which about fifty Society will give a Grand Concert The single members were the fining or putting into prizon those obtain a (a) to apply the rule of who showed any reluctance to do without going abroad for it. The or cigarette case. Q.M.S. Harmon, Following were members of the

university education recipients of a silver pocket flask couples participated concluded at the Theatre Royal on Tues-

tbe evening's entertainment.day, December 18th-Page 4 section 179 to all build-180.

The Garden Feta and, Sale of Commissioner of Education also in thanking the members for bis General Committee for the even Work under the auspices of the ings hereafter erected or The Anti-Opium Society has spoke appreciatively, and after flask, remarked that he would ing--Messrs. Loy. Chang, K.L. Hongkong Women's Guild and re-erected;

been trying to do all in its power prayer led by Dr Beard, the never forget the good times he bad Chan, D.P. Liang, T. H Mai, the Ministering Childern's (6) to abolish compensation to bring moral persuasion to ceremony ended..

spent in Hongkong, because there CT. Chang C.O. Chap 5.P. League will be held in the for scavenging lanes; and bear on the officials. A few days By admiral arrangement, the was always a wee drop in the bottle.aw, and C.H. Lin, and Drs. grounds of Government House (c) to provide that no portion ago a meeting was arranged, and many guests were served with Variety turns were given by S.T. Wong, S. C. Ho and C.C. on Saturday, December 8th-

of any street shall count the officials agreed to put out a refreshments in the quickest pos- Mrs. Tattam, Mrs. Burne and Mrs. Wang

proclamation forbidding opium sible time, and so enabled to take Bruce, Mr. Bymes, B.B.M. Good #

A Pige 4. The Bill gives the Building planting, but we hear that instead the waiting boats while the tide win, Mr. Kelly and Mr. Holland. A meeting takes place on An extraordinary meeting of replied with 110 for 9 (A. R. Authority a power of modi-of the Raven being top scorer with 45) fication, but this power will not published they have sent out back to their respective homes in ing, the proceedings, closed by the the Coins Commercial Company Company Limited, will be held proclamation being served, and the whole party got "After a most enjoyable even- Tuesday evening at the office of the Kowloon Land and Building Ramjaha took 4 for 36 and extend in any case to the grant of wires arging the plantings time for tifin, after a most in singing and Old Lang Brus to discuss the organisation of the spat Modeen 3 for 15.

The LR. C. Second team played

the K.C.C. seconds, and barely failed to win. The Indians scored

158 for 7. and declared (H.D. Rumjahu 63), and the Kowloonites

as open space.

¡compensation -

quickly as possible.

teresting and impressive occasion. Contrinded A

December