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HOTELS

HONGKONG,

LEADING FAR EASTERN

HOTELS.

Peak Hotel.

Telegraphic Address —KREMLIN, HONGKONG.

Hongkong Hotel.

Repulse Bay Hotel

SHANGHAI.

Talographic Address:- CENTRAL SHANGHAI.

Astor House Hotel.

Grand Hotel Kalee.

PEKING.

Palace Hotel.,

Telegraphic Address WAGONLITS, PEKING. Grand Hotel des Wagons Lits.

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.

in conjunction with.

The Grand Hotel des Wagons Lits, Ltd.

KOWLOON HOTEL.

THE PREMIER HOTEL IN KOWLOON.

First Class Billiard Room & Saloon Bar.

Electric Lift and Telephone to each Floor. Tel. 60 and 609. Cable address: KOWLOTEL, Hongkong. Under the Personal Supervision and Management of

FRANK L. COOKE. Proprietor,

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

CENTRAL LOCATION.

LIGHTING.

ELECTRIC LIFTS AND

TELEPHONE, ON EACH FLOOR. HOTEL LAUNCH MEETS ALL STEAMERS. Tel. Central 373.

Telegraphic Address," VICTORIA "

J. WITCHELL

Manager.

THE EUROPE HOTEL.

SINGAPORE.

DANCING AFTER DINNER, EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, TEA DANCES

TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS.

The Hotel Orchestra under the Direction of M:. F. R. Martens.

Telephones in every room.

Talegraphic Address :- EUROPE, SINGAPORE" Telephone No. 2740 (9 lines).

THE EUROPE HOTEL LTD. ARTHUR E ODELL, Manager.

SEASONABLE REMEDIES.

which are both reliable and effective SPECIAL COUGH LINCTUS

5 cents and $1.23 per bottle COLD & INFLUENZA MIXTURE

$1.00 per bottle

IODISED THROAT TABLETS

50 cents per bottle

TO BE OBTAINED ONLY AT

THE COLONIAL DISPENSARY.

14, Queen's Road,

NOTICE.

REUTERS LIMITED.

(Commercial & Financial Services)

HAVE REMOVED TO PRINCE'S BUILDINGS (3rd. Floor) Ice House Street Telephone Central 4572.

HONGKONG ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.

NOTICE OF CALL

Tssue of $5,000 Shares of the

Nominal Value of $10 each ($7.50 paid up.) OTICE is hereby given that the Final Call of $2.50 per Share on each of the 95,000 Shares allotted on the 8th. day of November, 1922, has been made by the Company, and that such call will be payable to the

Telephone 1877.

NOTICE.

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

THE HONGKONG TRINGRAPH,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of Shareholders will be held in the Office of the Company, 2 Queen's Buildings. Hongkong on Thurs- day. the 20th. March 1924. at noon. for consideration of the Directors' Report and Statement

LOCAL FOOTBALL.

MATCHES FOR SĂTURDAY

{BY "QUIZ"}

JUNIOR SHIELD. Iroquoise v. Titania Reserves -Sookunpoo ground at 2,30 p.m.

GUNS AND DAGGERS.

ROBBERS STOLEN MEAL.

MARCH

ARRIVAL OF

AGONIA.“

OVER, SEVEN HUNDRED TOURISTS ON BOARD.

SOME WELL-KNOWN PERSONAGES.

Two guns and three daggers were the weapons respectively used by five men who raided 'a Saturday's football matches are house in the Tsun Wan district as follows

on the night of the 3rd., according to a report.received by the police yesterday, Finding the door closed against them, they fired a The Cupard liner Laconia, with| number of shots which compelled about seven handred passengers the inmate, a man named Fong on a round-the-world tour, arrived To, to unbar it. After the more in part from the North early this serious part of the business had morning, and berthed slangsida been accomplished, the robbers Kowloon wharf. The tourists sat down to a meal prepared from were not long in getting acquaint- four chicken which they caughtied with the Colony, parties of and killed in the house. The them being observed on the ferries value of the property stolen was and in the other conveyances and ashore in the city during the day.

SENIOR SHIELD.

Kowloon v. RGA-Sookuspoo ground at 4.15 pm.

LEAGUE: DIV, IL.

St. Joseph's v. University-St. Joseph's ground at 3 pm.

Club de Recreio v. Š. China "B", -Kowloon F. C. ground at 113/$196,50. 2.M.

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All local arrangements in con- nection with this visit are in the hands of the Hongkong Hotel's

tives of which went to Japan and conducted the travellers

Owing to a Rugby game on the BISHOPSINHONGKONG. tourist department, representa- Club ground, the semi-finals of the Challenge Shield Comm petition will be played at Bookinpoo. The Junior match SYNOD AND CONFERENCEouthwards. The usual trips have been arranged -to the Peak will be well contested and early Church life in the Colony round the island, through the visitors to the Garrison ground should receive a great stimulus New Territories, and so forth. will be able to witness three during the early days of Lent,

The tourists are also visiting hours of good football as the owing to the visit of Bishops from Canton, and the best to the semi-finals are to run the full all parts of China. During this Chinese city was this morning ninety minuter. The Iroquoise and next week, the following kept back a while in order that a have made great strides in foot Bishops will be staying in Hong large party from the Laconia ball since the beginning of the kong on their way to the General could go on board and do the season and it is on the cards Synod of the Chinese Church to Canton trip. The tourists will that they will win this week and be held in Canton March 16th-have ample time for all the sight- qualify to meet the Marazion in 23rd-Bishops Graves of Che-seeing possible, as they will not the final. The Titania lost 4 kiang, Hind of Foochow, Danson sait until Sunday morning. couple of good forwards in Ball of Labuan and Sarawak. Norris There are several distinguished and Bull, but they still fancy of Peking, Mosher of Phillipine persons on board the Laconia. their chances in the competition.Islands, Malony of Shanghai. In all, 723 individuals started out The result is very open.

Ferguson Davie of Singapore, on the trip. and they comprise Scott of Shantung. with Bishops retired business men and their: Kowloon, holders of the Senior Hine, Ecots, Bannister. White wives, elderly spinsters, widows, Shield, are due to meet the Huntington, an American Bishop bachelors, and a few "flappers." R. G: A. in the semi-final. and one Chinese Bishop.

There are men and women from The Gunners beat the Titania in Several Bishops are expected all walks of life. Statesmen. the second round last Tuesday by to attend the meeting of the professional men, preachers and three goals to mil. Kowloon are Church of England Diocesan authors are included in the putting out a strong side and Conference, which will be held passenger list. should qualify to meet the Sur-on Monday, 10th March, in St These are a few personalities:--- rey's in the final on the 15th inst. John's Cathedral Hall The first Former U. S. Congressman M. E. The R. G. A. have got together a session, from 2.30 pm to 1.30. Driscoll, of Syracuse, and bis good side, but they have arrived will include a Presidential Ad-wife: Dr. Edward Abiswede," of Tate in the season and will not dress by the Bishop of Victoria, New York, noted expert in have time to settle down as a after which a Standing Combacteriology and Mrs, Sillian team. The game should be verymittee will be appointed. The Townshed. New York society keenly contested and the result allows & discussion on "Where leader, who is chaperoning three. in doubt patil the final whistle is the Church failing to be society girls on the trip; also sounds. In the event of the opened by the Rev. R. J. North-several passengers are repeating scores being equal at the end of cott. C. F.

the tour. having travelled last ninety minutes. extra time will] After tea there is an open year on the Laconia on her first be played.

session from 515 to 6.45. round-the-world voyage. These Rishop Malony will speak on latter include. Mrs. Charles E Only two League games alte subject. "What is meant by Crouse of Syracuse, Mr. and down for decision this week, and a Mission of Help? Do we need Mrs. W. F. Hoover of Lima, the one at Kowloon between the one in the Far Ean!" He will be Ohio, and Mrs. Mary E. Samson Clul, de Recreio and South China followed by the Bishop of Singa-[of New York City." (ther_pas- "B" should be keenly contested.pore on "Some Practical Sugges-suzers of note are Mr. J. T. M. These teams have mat before histions.

Stoneroad, a coal "uperator" of season, the "B" team winning a Both these meetings are open Pittsburg, who is the only tourist well-contested game by a goal to to the general public. The sub-accompanied by his valet: the Dil. Club de Recreio will be outjects are of vital importance family of Dr. W. S. Mortensen, win and strengthen their the progress of religion in the rf Sants Monica, California. chances to equal the Surrey's Far East and int resting discus which comprises six persons: Mr. League prints.

sions are expected. It is hoped C. P. Silloway. 78 years old, a that the laity will speak on these Civil War veteran: Dr. Peter J. interesting topics.

Gibbons, of New York, who was On.. Friday, 14th inst.. the visit-the original proposer of ing Bishops will be welcomed at electrocution in place of hanging, a great meeting of the Victoria Miss Lacille Brenter, of 3anta Diocesan Association in the City | Barbara, an aesthetic dancer: Hall. Tea is at 430 and the Miss. R. F. McLean. В meeting begins at 5,15. Iovita-lyric soprano who recently tions may be obtained on applica-completed

concert tour tion to the Cathedral Chaplains.in New Zealand; and. Misa Kantiowitz a former classical denseuse, and dancing teacher: The two latter are from Los Angeles. -

to

St. Joseph's an University meet on the College ground, and the former are expected to win.

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LOCAL CRICKET.

The following "will represent the University tot XLin a League match against the 1.R.C. 1st. XI

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on the latter's ground onSaturday. LIBEL OF LADY BYRNE March 5, at 2.13 p.m. sharp: At the Jersey Royal Court. There are also a number of Mess. A. A. Rumjaha (Capt.recently Thomas Baizent was literary people on board the II. N. Balhetchet. E. K. Quick, Msentenced to four months im- Laconia, and they include Mr. C. H. RofR. A. Ponsonby Fane,prisonment with hard labour for W. Brister, a poet of some ability:|| A. S. Hett, W. M Gittins, T. Oferiminal libel on Lady Byrne. Mr. Harry Hervey, a novelist Yeow. Laing, S. Hachiums and wife of Sir William Patrick who has written of Far Eastern B. P. Ng.

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LAWN TENNIS.

YESTERDAYS MATCHES.

Byrne. Counsel for the defence subjects: Mise Rath Seymour, said the accused, despite precious formerly of the Honolulu Star convictions referred to by the Bulletin: Mr. Duke Dutton, prosecution. acquitted himself formely of the Associated Press: with honour during the Warand Mr. Fred Law, of the Phila-| When suffering from malaria. delphic Bulletin. legacy of his service in the East, The wealthy ones include Miss and when otherwise not quite Alice B. Keyser, daughter of the In the H.K.C.C. tennis tourna master of himself, he allowed owner of the Keyser Sük Mills ment, only two of the four himself to make the statement in New York City, who occupies a matches arranged were played off concerning the alleged bigamy of G $15,000 suite aboad the Laconia. Lady Byrne. His deduction in A Masonic Club with 83 mem-İ J. Takikawa, the first of the regard to Lady Byrne was wrong bers is one of the large number of The Share Register and Trans-eight Japanese entrans to and unfortunate. He had with organizations which have been. fer Books will be closed from the pear, failed to secure a win, losing drawn his allegations and had formed aboard the ship. 8th to the 20th March 1924 (both to H. Krebs by three sets to one.offered an unqualified apology, days inclusive).

From the play yesterday, Krebs By Order of the Board of seems Directors.

of Accounts for the year ending yesterday. 31st December 1924

J

F. M. DYER.

The world tour is being per- sonally conducted by Mr. Frank C. Clark, who has led thr 'other;

to have improved and. should have won the malch iai shorter time than he took. Tak- In the other match, D., Green tourist parties in a world-éncir- ikawa played throughout from (plus 36) managed to win over cling trip, and for 30 years lis

Chief Manager-the base line. relying on his W. A. Nowers (pius 15.1) in the been engaged in the tourist

"Hongkong, 4th March 1924.-

ANNOUNCEMENT.

forehand and backhand drives Handicap "A" Singles 6-4; 64,business, which, however, were not strongį COMING MATCHES..

The Jenough to beat Krebs.

Matches due to he played to-day mat:b opened with the first three are-Open Singles: C. Willson games going to Krebs, with the v. Lt. Comm. Worthington; N. HOLYOAK Japanese equalising with the Trambitsky v. A. d'Assumpcão; MASSEY & CO., LTD.second three.

The game then and O. Rumjahn v. Et de Sousa.

ESSES.

DISTINGUISHING COLOURS.

Company's Bankers, The Hong. have this day been appointed dragged on to games all, both W. A. Nowers and H. RA correspondent suggests that

Banking SOLE AGENTS for Hongkong players remaining in the base Remington (4/6) meet 9. E. Green'

kong & Shanghei

The Transfer Books of the -Company will be closed from the 8th to 15th March, both days inclusive,

AMUSEMENTS

„TODAY till SATURDAY.

ak 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9,13 p.m.

RALPH LEWIS & JOHNNY WALKER

in

THE THIRD ALARM.

FELIX MINDS THE KIDS.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS 99.

THERE IS ALWAYS A CHITO

COMIT

ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY.

Thursday,

Friday & THE STAR

Saturday

TONIGHT

*Twice

Dally 5.30 & 9.15

IRENE WEST and her ROYAL HAWAIIANS

A NIGHT IN OLD HAWAII

Instrumentaliste, Vocalists and Dancers. Including the world famous :

PRINCESS HELEN

A Direct Descendant of Queen Lil, and conceded to be the greatest exponent of the beautiful

and artistic

HULA HULA DANCE

In conjunction with an exceptionally good picture programme.

CLAIR WINDSOR

Min. **

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FELIX THE CAT

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WHAT'S WORTH WHILE A PAT SULLIVAN SCREAM

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BARGAIN PRICES:

Marine 60 cts. ¿ $1.89 Nights, $1 80 & 51.50 Caikden and Servies men, half price. Bunga Ta: Star, 11 am, it p.m.

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Phone K795.

ORLD

THEATRE

Des Voeux Road Central

5 p.m. Sharp & 9.15 p.m.

5th, 6th, 7th & 8th. MARCH.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

"THOUSAND &

ONE NIGHTS".

(II REELS) From the Famous

“Arabian Nights" Entertainment

featuring

NATHALIE

KOVENKO

and An Extra Selected Cast Admission:

9.15 p.m. -$1.50 & $1.00-5 p.m. $1.00 & 70 cts. Booking at the Theatre

HONGKONG HARDWARE CO.

TAI LEE CHAN.

KATUZ, 1994

METAL GOODS and HARDWARE.

COTTON ENTOMOLOGIST.

tly Jervois Btreet.

lard's appointment is for four Corporation, in Hongkong, on and South China for the sale of line and hitting hard, Krebs zome and D. S. Green (owe 4/6) in the all the local ferry launches should

be painted a particular colour, The High Commissioner for. years, and he wilt act purely in the 15th, day of March 1924. our products which include all times recklessly. At eight all, Handicap Doublesh

either on the hull or the funnel. Anstralia (Sir Joseph Cook), ans an advisory capacity. Mr. Bak descriptions of Enamels, Paints, Takikawa won the next two games T: Honda, fancied aspirant to Varnishes, etc.

and the set 10-8. Krebs then the Singles Championship, is according to the run on which nounces the appointment of Mr. Jard is a Cambridge man who has they are engaged, and that police E. Bellard, of Bristol University, had expertence Nyasaland and in changed his methods and by visit meeting T. Lay, a local exponent patrol launches and other vessels as cotton entomologist to the India, while his investigation on ing the net frequently and forcing of the game to-morrow. This be instructed to detain any such Commonwealth Government of cotton pests have received the play managed to secure the match will be worthwhile launches found out of thisir usual Australia. The form of Mr. Bal. pabl second set without much opposi-watching. Another interesting, course. This would, he thinks won 6-3, He continued like this match to-merrow will be the one

For anden behalf of the Hongkong Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.,

COURTNEY COOK.

Secretary, Dated this 3rd day of Feb. 1924.

PARIPAN, LIMITED,

Sherwood House. Piccadilly Circus, London.

Makers by appointment to His

Majesty The King.

and won the third and fourth sets between Coni. Grace and A. B. Parent, repetitions of piracies

anch as oso urred to the Kwong

6-4, 6-2. Score 8-10; 6-3; 64; Raworth against O. and H. Dagen on renda, night

R FAIRLIE HOBSON, Overson's Director.

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Rámjahn

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