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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

CALL AT OUR OFFICE FOR A DEMONSTRATION.

HOLYOAK, MASSEY & CO., LTD.

Agents for Hongkong& S. China,

AT

HALLOWE'EN.

SCOTTISH COMPANY'S

FESTIVITIES.

A Successful Evening.

The Hallowe'en dinner of the Scottish Company of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps, held at the Volunteer Drill Hall on Satur day night, achieved a great success. There were present over 100 of the Corps and all that was necessary for a great Hallowe'en Festival was there.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER

THE TARIFF CONFERENCE.

COMMITTEE MEETS AT PEKING..

Peking, Oct. 31-At yesterday's meeting of the committee on tariff autonomy Sir Ronald Macleay stat ed that the British delegation was prepared to discuss the principle. of tariff autonomy in the widest spirit but it had to ask for instruc tions from the British Government before making a statement. The had been some interesting ages- tions made and he would gtime to consider them. Mr. C. Wang The pipers were presetit and so presented the Chlucse proposals for was the inevitable haggis, and al- the abolition of Jiki. They provid together there was a homely feeled that the proving at the begin- Ing about the whole affair which, ing of December 1826 within six it must be said, characterises the months should prepare reports and majority of Scottish functions in simultaneously Commissioners be this Colony,

sent to the provinces to investigate.

A hundred of the Scottish in their The results of the investigation uniforms and tartans made a brave within another six months to be show in the old Drill Hall. Capt. conjointly examined by the Minis- J. B. Ross presided and supporting try of Finance and the Commission him were Lt. Col. L. G. Brd. DSO, for the reorganizaron of finance. Commodore A. J. B. Stiling, C.,and should be provided to-com- and Major G. D. R. Black, Persi pensate one year's Alkin and at the dent of St. Andrew's Society. The end of February 1998 the plan cont hall was gaily decorated, and in the pletely executed.Reuter. centre of the floor stood a very The Chinese memorandum re- ample tub for the "dooking." gards means and compensations for The menu was in keeping with the abolition of likin as suggested the occasion, and after it had been by the Central Government should done full justice, the injunction provide in advance a special fund contained in some verses on the to compensate for losses to provin card was willingly obeyed: cin revenues after the investigation "Annoo since we hae feasted thus, and remit various quotas to the pro- Which we sac little merit,

vinces according to their respec- Let Meg noo tak' awa' the flesh Live annual deficits. At this point And Jock bring in the spirit." two periods were proposed. Dur- ng the first period a portion of in- creased revenue derivable from sur- Following the loyal. toast, Pte taxes to be appropriated during MacWhirter rose to propose second period when tariff autonomy D. Chieftain." He said the would be enforced, the appropriat "Ouf Our Chieftain might quite tion to be made from the Customs

in the same Pevenue fittingly be way as the Loyal to is proposed. reets again He is, as it were, King: lp him we owe a loyal as deep as was accorded the oneftain of yore and sentiment wild fit the mere pro-Heartfelt thanks of the company to at true Scotsman, Mr. Steventon, position, O Chleftain."

Contining he reminded the com-chieftain" of the Dairy Farm, for pany at R. L. 'S. once said that

budden," the haggis, without "the duppiest lol on earth is to be kindness in providing the grand which no Scottish dinner would lie bo a Scotsman." He did not han the bawbee-counting Seelete. He thanked also Geordie man of their Sassenach frien

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CHINA BUILDI G

(Facial Queen's Thostre

tion of his Homeland all its well-loved association.

hear). ".

share of the meal.

Continuing, he remarked that all Hea the other companies of the Corps

were constantly getting new

In Dr. Black, he said, they pos- arrivals and he felt they ought to sessed a chieftain whe had always get hold of every new Scotsman who upheld the traditions of their race came to the Colony. They would and who would fill with dignity then have a Scottish company 220 the office to which he was unanime-strong instead of 320. (Hear, ously elected. (Applause).

"

Back to Rob Roy.

hear). He coupled with the toast)

the names of Mr. Kay and Mr. McKay, both of whom replied suit- The toast was enthusiastially ably at a later stage of the pro-| drunk, and Dr. Black was received ceedings.

with the time honoured song "For The Chairman, welcomed back re's a jolly good fellow." He said Lieut. D. Logan who made a very he felt they were breathing the atting response.TE

atmosphere of Scotland that right.

Lt. Ross then presented the fol-

1 carried his mind back to the time lowing prizes. when he road, Jane Porter and

Cup presented by Major Black,

Walter Scott; to what they ready.D., for the best shot in the Com-

about Wallace and Donald, Earl

pany in the year 1924-25-Won by of Atholl of Rob Roy and Mac Corporal Goodman. gregor's coming. The spirit of all-

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Prize, presented by Mr. W. J. these bistorical Scots, who had Kerr for the second best shot in done so much to make the name of the Company in the year 1924-25 Scotland known and revered, wasWon by Pte. W.-J. Carric, in that gathering of the Scottish Company of the Hongkong Volun

"The Guisers,” ..

teer Defence Corps--a spirit that] The occasion had been typically would live wherever Sects resided Scottish in its atmosphere of throughout the world," (Applause). jollity and goodwill up to this He added that he would like to point and the entry of the guisers take the opportunity of thanking intensified it. They were led in the members of St. Andrew's by their "old mither, and her "wee society for electing him to be Chief- sonnie" and their entertainment] thin. He would strive to uphold causes roars of laughter.

At the end of the evening thei the traditions of Chieftain and to maintain the high standard which company gathered round the plano had been set by those who had and joined in the hearty singing. gone before him so that he could of Auld Lang Syne." shaw his appreciation of the high honour they had done him. (AD-| plause).

The Music.

The evening's programme of song and music was as follows

Pipe Marches: "Harren Rocks o' Aden. "Pibroch o'. Donald Dhu." Songs: (1) The Wells o' Wearie"

"Our Mither Country." The toast of "Our Mither Coun- try was proposed by Ptc. B. Wylle, who carried the company back to (2) "wi a Hundred Pipers." Mr. their early days when they were G. Macleod, children and relled upon their Highland Dancing: By members "mithers" to help them on with of the Reel Club. Strathspey and their kilts and to help them to do Reel. "Marquis of Huntly." everything that needed to be done. Monologue and Stories, Selected. They would never forget what their Lieut. J. Bartholomew. "mithers" had done for them; nor Songs: (1) The Road to the what their "mithers had been to Isles." (2) "MacGrogor's Gather- them. In the same way they could ng Pte. R. M. Keown,UN never forget all that their "mither" Recitation: Mr. A. S. Mil Songs country had done for them as at the Piano by Phe. J. W. Blackley. March: Helan' Scotsman. Although they were Regimental roaming the world they always Laddle. Tooked with love, and reverence to.

their "mither country in gratitude.

Sword Dance, Pto: Sanderson.. Songs Boots Wha Hae" and

for what she had done for them, "Annie Laurie, Mr. G. MacLeod, ((Applause).

- Hallowe'on Fun: Dookin' for

The Guests.

Apples, Tawtie Pot Guiding Lieut. Adamu proposed the health Treacle Scone and Auld Lang

Sybe,

of the Guests. He expressed the!

1925.

AN AUTHENTIC EXHIBITION OF MEN'S FASHIONS FOR THE SEASON.

The commencement of the Winter Season is marked by pur annual Show of the newest fushions in Men's Wear.

This year more than ever we are in u position to show you the smartest in styles and colours and our Display fully merits the clove - inspection which we so cordially invite."

THE AQUASCUTUM COAT,

the popularity of which has been carried by recommendation to the fathermeet corners of the world. Almost daily letters are received by the makers, indicating the high degree of efficiency attained by the Aquascutum Cont.

The Single Breasted Rufford model here shown is an easy well- balanced garment obtainable in Tweeds, Cheviots and in Aquascutum. cloths.

Jaeger Pure Wool, Silk, Wool. Taffeta and Camelbair

PRICES from $55.00.

Other shapes are also stocked, in all sizes:

Dressing Gowns

in a large range(

of designs, from

the quietost of meat patterns to

IN VIEW OF THE PRESENT DEPRESSION WE OFFER THE WHOLE OF OUR STOCK AT A SPECIAL DISCOUNT|

OFER

10% FOR CASH. IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT WE GIVE A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE VALUES WE AND OFFERING -QUALITY: IN NO INSTANCE BEING REDUCED FOR THE SAKE OF SHOWING ATTRACTIVELY LOW PRICES.

Cashmere, Silk and Wool and Silk

the gayeat jazz Fancy Socks in a good range of new

designs and in plain colours. colourings.

From $27.50 ench (Less Discount}

Prices $2.50 to $8.50 pair. (Less 10% cash discount.)

The Tyrol Henry Heath Hat made of finest fur felt, in adaptable to any shape of brim, is unbound, and is stocked in grays and buffs at

$18.60 and $16.50 each. ($12.15 and $14.85 not.)

"Balmorul" Pullovers and Woolies, are made in Scot- land specially? for us and the

smart designs:

we are showing to he bad

from us only, Golf Hose to match some of

these are also stocked,

The Lister is a new and popular shape with a narrow silk binding which allows the brim to be turned down if required.

Bowler Hats in all the newest shapes.

Mackintosh

& Co. LTD.

MEN'S WEAR SPECIALISTS:

Alexandra Ba: Hong Kong Des Voeux Road.