1924-12-27 — Page 3

New Year Gifts

WHAT FINER GIFT THAN A PIECE OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

CHILDREN'S FETE.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1924.

LOCAL FOOTBALL

JAPANESE DIET.

PORMALLY OPENED

TO-DAY,

Tokyo, Dec. 26-The fiftieth session of the Dlot was formally opened. by the Prince Regent to day. The real work of the session begins on the 20th January.

AT CIVIL SERVICE CLUB

The following will represent the The Civil Service Cricket Club Hongkong Football Club Reserves ' held its annual Christmas Foto at in thoir 2nd Division Longuo fixturo Happy Valley yesterday, when with the Surroys Drums" t various forms of entertainment Bookunpoo to-day at 2.30 pm. were provided for members and sharp.-F. Angus, D, Lyon (Capt.), their children. It was chiefly a H. Buxton. 8. H. Garrod. It. Ball, children's party and efforts G. Funabean, B. Bell, A. Ferguson, were spared to give the young 8. Q. Hill, E. Railton, J. Douglos. coeling to the politicians is fore- folk a happy and enjoyable time, point of elaboration of arrangements this year's fete

In

no

Genuine Jade Jewellery ?ised its predecessors.

Necklets, Rings, Bangles, Brooches, Pins, Pendants etc.

--

THE

CHINA

JADE

CO.

(Shui Yuen Channg).

China Building,

Why not make,

an early Inspection ?

CLEAR-UP SALE

AT

WHITEAWAY'S

FOR

3 DAYS ONLY

29th, 30th, 31st. December.

We have decided to clear a lot of Toys, Games, Books, Fancy leather goods, Novelty goods, and a lot of oddmonts from all departments at

HALF PRICE

FOR

3 DAYS ONLY.

HUNDREDS OF BARGAINS.

All oddments must be cleared by December 3rd.

Call and Inspect.

Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co., Ltd.

HONGKONG.

We have much pleasure

in introducing

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About 120 children were enter tained. A number of them took part in a short impromptu sports programme, while the others elther tried thelt prowess at the Gold Fish stall and the Coceanut Shy or chose the company of the two clowns (Messrs. Ward and Spanton), whoad buffooneries greatly amused them.

A now feature introduced for the benefit of the 'grown-ups was A "Jack High" bowls tournament, the winners of which were: 1, Mr. Mill; 2, Mr. Maughan; 3, Mr. Knight.

At the end of the bowls game the prizes won during the after- noon and those won by members in various forms of,sports during the year were presented by Lady

Severn.

The presentation was preceded by the dismantling of the Christ-- mas Tree which, laden with numerous playthings and other delectable articles for the child-

had been ren.

the cynosure of youthful eyes.

Sports prizes won during the car. were presented to the follow- ing members:

Tennis.

Tennis Championship; E. C. Fincher; runner-up, A. Shepperd. Handicap "A": E. C. Fincher; runner-up, H. Best.

Handicap "B" C. Crumplin: runner-up, Weston...

Men's Doubles: E. C. Fincher and Woods,

caerves, J. Dixon, T. Roberts, R. G. Robertson.

The following have bean golected to represent the Kowloon P. C. in their Longue fixtures to-day.

1st Division, v. Tamar at Kow. luun, kick-off 4 p.m.-J. Beach; F. Wheeler, T. L. Knight; A. W. Turner, J. McKelvio, Capt.), B. Pasco; F. Clemo, J. McBride, B. Vickar, A. Dunenn, S. Hayen; Ronerve.-G. Duncan.

2nd Divion, v. South China "g" on Hongkong Club's ground at 2.30 p.m.-C. Stewart; 8. Latban, B. Rasmussen; A, W. Brown (Capt.), C. Cavoille, S. Randle; C. Morriss, C. B. Millard, W. H. Brown, Trambitzky, A. Fitzgerald. Reservos.-A. Kirby, W. H. Parratt, F. Rosa.

Handicap Singles: J. J. Gre gory; runner-up, W. Callip

Handicap Singles: "A": S. MIN.

Handicap Doubles: Smith and Cullip; runners-up, Duncan and Murphy.

Non-prize Winners Compeli- tion: Gregory; runners-up, S.. Davie.

Cricket.

Best batting average (1st XD): C. Sara. Best bowling average G. I. Sayer."

Best batting average (2nd XI): F. Harper. Best bowling average, E. G. Evans.

The success of the function was largely due to the excellent arrangements made by the Christ- man tree Committee, consisting of: Messrs. P. Lambie, C. Sara, B. E. Maughan, A. Grimmett, W. Knight, E. Edmond and R. R. Wood. A number of ladies also. helped in the arrangements, In- Lawn Bowls Championship: A. cluding Mrs. Hollidge, Mrs. II. Oswick,

Maughan and Mrs. Edmonds.

Mixed Doubles; Mr. Gillow and Mrs. Sura; runners-up, Mr. and Mrs. Hollidge.

Bawin.

Tho

coming session Record.

andowed an one of the most interest- ing over hold, the features of which will be mostly domestic. It will in- elado they long promised franchiso bill whereby it is understood every malo over twenty-five, with fow ex- coptions, will be enfranchised.

It is also proposed to reform tho The former measure upper house.

is expected to pass but the Intter, on which the Representatives aro reported to be practically unani- mous, is likely to meet with strenuous opposition from the Poora themselves

Another umpert lending interest to the coming proceedings is the un- certainty regarding the solidarity of the prosent coalition behind the Government, for despite contrariwise assurancos from the leaders, tho attitude of the various groups on important domestic insuos is be lieved to have weakened the union which last May carried the present Ministry into power. It is further expected that questions affoating Japan's foreign relations, and the Government's policy vis a vis Chinn will receive the largest share of the. altention of the members of the Diet. -Reuter

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NO illustration of an exquisite piece of jewellery was ever made which at all adequately pictured.it. The illustra- tions in this advertisement are merely intended as a hint for New Year Gifts.

Sincere's extend a cordial invita- tion to all seekers of beautiful gifts to visit the store to examine the originals.

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Our prices to-day are lower thân at any time in recent years; hence gifts of jewellery purchased here are not only beautiful, but they are also an excellent investment.

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New

Year Gifts

Just What I Wanted!

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NEW ARRIVAL!

A Big Shipment

of

FLANNELETTE

jnst arrived which we put up for

Special Sale 45 cts. per yard

with nice assorted patterns.

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To-night | To-night!

"SATURDAY NIGHT"

AT THE

Queen's Theatre