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SOUTHERN WAR.

CANTON TROOPS VICTORIOUS.

YUMCHOW FALLS

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

POUNDED 1801

No. 21,00

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION.

X ETATE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1925. Bttint

SICKNESS OF MR. G. N. ORME

The many frionds of Mr. G. N Ormo. the Director of Education,

tion.

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Many sincere wishes for Mr.

Orme's recovery to completo health will be extended to him.

IOLANTHE

PRETOGALER

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S SUCCESS.

years.

the

ROAD MAKING.

IMPORTANT SOUTH CHINA PROJECTS,

That the present Canton mill- tary commanders are fully alive to the value of good roads ja preved by several reports to hand. The

includes the Tung Poo section

LEAGUE PLAN.

DISARMAMENT CON- FERENCE ARRANGED.

WORLD INVITED.

Geneva, Dec. 11.

Geneva, Dec. 11.

BINGEN; COPT 10 OPETS

936 PER ANNUR

The PURCHASER of a Baokward Four recently, somplained that hlu DEALER (7) had held up his hands in horror at the thought of SERVICE, explaining that he simply sold cara and had NO PARTS and NO SERVICE STATION,

THE DRAGON-MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

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35, Wong Nal Chung Rd. Happy Valloy

Bulls and Inners

From the Office Butts.

Thore's somo excuse for a blue noso when coal costs a dollar a scuttle.

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The rumour persists that Oxford "bags" are going out of fashion. We suspect the trouser-pross manufacturors,

Wo notice that the Tolephono Company was formed for the is putting by money to purchase A Happy Valley resident

kong and its Dependencies for a purpose of supplying telophonic communication between Hong- a canoe. period of fifty years, Judging from some of our efforts to go Kowloon, it should have read "within fifty years.

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cold fout will not keep you out of Health chat No 13-Having hot water.

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A FINE CHORUS. An ocensional correspondent at will learn with regret that he has "Twas a happy choice which led Limchowiu, in the Patchei district, buon an inmate of the Govern-to the selection of "Iolanthe," one read from Tangshan to Chu Chuet,') writes saying that the whole dis-fment Civil Hospital for some of the lightest and brightest of which is over 43,000 feet in length, trict is now completely surrendered days past, suffering from malaria Gilbert and Sullivan operas, as the is already completed. It is now of the League has approved the pro- A private sitting of the Council

to the Canton forces. Gen, Shan fever.

first production for the present proposed to extend this road from ramme of the preparatory com- Po-faan's soldiers have all left and Mr. Orme has been in in-season of the Hongkong Philhar-Chu Chuen to Whampao, the surveymittee for a disarmament con- the victorious Red troops have been different health for some time, monie Society, and the all-round of which is expected to be finished ference-Reuter. pouring in for some days past and we understand that on re-excellence of the performance last in a week's time. This extension There has been no fighting of any covery ho, will proceed on sick evening when the initial bow was

A Corman "wented" in North One of the outstanding items! kind, except with bands of robbers, leave to England. The name of made to the public, justifies which requires a bridge to be built in the agenda of the conference change his spots, but in the hands appears to have been carrying A leopard may not be able to was arrosted in Hongkong. Ho China for alleged embezzolment Another correspondent, says that Mr. A. E. Wood is being men-feeling that it is destined to be one

and it is reported tenders will be was disposed of amid universal sa- Shaukiwan cat baconies "No. I

of the skin morchants many a things too far. in connection with the capture ortioned in connection with the of the most successful shows pre- | bridge, as soon as the specifications:

called for the construction of this tisfaction. All details of the con-

. . . Siu Kai and An Pos by the Canton post of Acting Director of Educa-sented by local amateurs in recent have been made out in detail.

Fox."

An advertisement appearing in stitution of the disarmament com-

a Home paper for perfumed Army, a report is now current that,

It is also reported to Canton y mission, together with the proce-local newspaper heading. It is visit the East, these oigarettes "Turkey's Regret" reads a cigarettes states "If you cannot at a military council held at the

Gen. Kum Nai-kwong, the Admin- dure and programme, have been not expected however, that this will Well-balanced, artistic, and istrator of Civil Affaira, that the headquarters of Gen. Tang Poon-

giving to a large extent the impres-elders and gentry of the district completed, and undoubtedly will be will influence the usual Decom- fragrance to you in your own bring its mystery and yan, Gen. Wong Chernoon was show

sion of spontaneity, the opera a have enthusiastlenily taken up, the approved at to-morrow's sitting of presented by the Society is wholly proposal to build a highway from the Council. The commission will

the Dairy home." To complete the effect, and killed outright by a staff oficer

however, a bottle of the mysteri- satisfying, and if one or two of the Yeang Kong to Yan Ping, the dis- of Gen. Tang. The report further

ously fragrant Eau.de Wanchai principals clash in some small tance being about forty miles. Probably meet at Genova in Febru

"We are authorised to con-

Praya should be included. states that Gen. Shan Po-fann

measure with the libretto sugge-The emony of cutting the rotary.

tradict the rumour that the Poak offered conditional surrender to the

tion of his or her appearance, one sod was performed on December

Tram Company intend to run Canton Army, but that this was A LORRY IN DIFFICULTIES community, the consequential dif-was forthwith commenced. From

remembers the smallness of the 2, and the work of

The State on the Council have alla special car for Masters of, and construction agrend to serve on the commission.or Hounds: rejected by Gens. Yu Chok-pak and Wong Yuk-sang, who are new in a motor lorry on the Kowloon of the rendition as a whole, the

A very unusual accident bofel and forgets, in thorough enjoyment highway to Sun Chang which is other Powers, including Germany, ficulty of making the fit perfect. Yan Ping it is proposed to build a Invitations will now be sent to

· complete occupation of this district. | City Road yesterday.

out thirty five miles. The com Russia and the United States. inaccuracy, It is said that Gen. Shan Po-fanat a good speed along the road shared by Mr. A. J. Brock, a very As things are now, it takes fe

The vehicle was being driven]

pletion of these two highways is The honours of the evening were estimated to take about six months.

Reuter. has fled, leaving his subordinate and everything went all right susceptible and officers to see to the disposat of the until it had reached the Tan Chancellor, and Mrs. A. M. Bowes-completion of the roads, it wil truly Gilbertian days to reach Canton, and on fiel Kung Temple when the offside Smith, whose Phyllis was troops.

front wheel suddenly gave way

an take one day. and the vehicle collapsed. It Achievement. Their singing went The report further states that, throwing out the driver and a turned over on its loft Fide,

hand in hand with capable aeting. the temporary office of the Adminis Mrs. Bowes-Smith was in excellent trator of Civil Affairs is at Yeung stricted communications, has been Chinese coolie. The two men voice: nothing more could be Kong, and that measures for com- receiveil which states that the rem- were but slightly injured, and desired than the liquid beauty of batting the existing plague, and mant of the defeated troops of Gen. did not go to Hospital. The lorry her tones, now gay, now sad, but for preventing its spread to neigh to always full of indefinable charm, bouring towns and villages, have

Mr. Brock, with his strong though been Instituted.

HOMELESS SOLDIERS,

A belated report, owing to the

MOTOR MISHAP.

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Wan lator towed

Lun Foo, on the border of Kiang-Kowloon.

si have been defnitely refused by Fong Poon-yun, the Tupan of Klangsi, entry into that province. There is a fear that these will become bands of brigands, unless Gen. Chang Kai-shek takes the matter in hand and deals with

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FRENCH POLAR

PLANS.

these homeless soldiers in the same AMPHIBIOUS MOTOR CARS.

way us was done to the soldiers on

tuneful voice, bore a great respon

sibility in his part, but came

thro.gh with flying colours, merit-

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CHOLERA CASES.

GERMAN SHIP INVOLVED.,

Madras, Dec. 11. There have been no further cases of cholera reported on the ss. Trifels, and the vessel will be per- mitted to leave for Rangoon where) she will be quarantined,

Five of the crew who were sent to hospital are progressing satisfac-

ing nothing less than the highest NEW FRENCH TAXES. torily-Reuter. praise.

FINANCE MINISTER'S

PROGRAMME.

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Apparently these P. W D. lorries don't believe in having any truck with tramcars.

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These colds in the hoad awful. A contemporary refers to the real estate boom in Florida boing in full "swig.

It is not true that the 3.8. Macedonia will in futuro be known as the Missy Donah,

The harmless new arrival who, having met a Peak resident for the 13th consecutive morning, ventured to say "Good Morning' is now sparching dictionaries for tho definition of the word

Taipan."

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In buying Christmas presenta You'll probably find that the counter it is a question of trust those days, on both sides of the man who, boasts that he under- or bust. stands women, is the same one. who saye he can regulate your carburettor.

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Signe of Normality.-Command Orders still refer to wives of other than officers as "women.

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Maybe Chang Teo-lin cannot run Manchuria, but man, sure he

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can run.

Olive branches will be largely used this festive season for de- corative purposes.

If China is to go ahead she will require more backing.

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Newspaper heading: "Can a [A Madras message of December! Landlord Raise Rent?" Can a 9th stated:-The German cargo duck swim? steamer Trifels which arrived from Hamburg last week has been

It was extremely considerato quarantined owing to a sudden out of the Water Authority to refrain been really busy in Hongkong break of cholera aboard. Two of from restricting the water supply this year is the stork. the crew have died and seven have until after the American tourists' been sent to hospital.]

FALLING FRANC.

Mrs. Collett (Iolanthe) sang de- lightfully at each appearance; "My Lord, a suppliant at your feet" she rendered with expression and a the Fukien border. Another re- The Paris correspondent of the charm which accorded it a high port states that Gen. Ching Chun Times says plans are being pre-place in the solos of the piece.

Paris, Dec. 11, has been ordered to proceed to Chipared for a polar expedition by a Mrs. Neil Mathieson interpreted her Ling, Ping Yuen and other places French naval officer under Gov-role with due regard to its histronic the Chamber, M. Loucheur explain- Before the finance commission of to suppresa brigandage. It is like-ernment auspices.

scope and her songs were capitally ea his financial plana. The estimated total yield of the con- Mr. J. C. Lyal did not give templated taxes is eight milliards The principal object of the ox-Strephon the fullest quality, but of francs. pedition, which will travel in six his voice, though lacking in power minimum effort necessary to ensure! He said this was the specially constructed amphibious has an attractice all its own, and balancing the Budget, and the motor vehicles, is to cross the he showed to advantage in duets normal functioning of the sinking great unexplored region lying be with Phyllis. The Earl of Mount-fund in the early stages of its twoon the North Polo and point arrarat and Euri Tollolier were Arrow, Alaska, and find whether parts capably filled by Mr. D. M.

existence. land exists there.'

Full advantage will be taken of and Mr. G. H. Piercy's sonorus

Rycroft and Mr. D. M. Richards, problem of stabilisation of the

He opined that no solution of the pound.

ly that this part of his activity will It will start from Spitzbergen rendered. include the rounding up and dis- in June. arming of these roving bands of homeleas soldiers.

NORTH POINT CASE.

ALL PRISONERS DISCHARGED. The two men who were being held on a charge of manslaughter and the seven others on a charge of 'inficting grievous bodily harm,

were discharged by Mr. R. E. Lind- well to-day at the Central Magis tracy,

The case recalls the strango affair which occurred several weeks age at North Point, when a police picket, in the early morning, came

ABSOLUTE LOW RECORD.

London, Dec. 11. The French franc has closed at a new low record of 131.45 to the,

The fall of the franc is mainly

had left.

About the only thing that has

In the near future it looks as

if it is going to be real hard to

Despite hard times, no doubt Brause much enthusiasm in local the Christmas cumshow will education.

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come, sure,

O O "The well-dressed man will wear cretonne waistcoats this Should be useful for hiding the winter," says a Home journal.

soup stains,

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the lessons learnt from the last voice was well suited to Pte, Wilis franc could be contemplated so long! attributed to the further inflation that they'll soon

PERSIAN OPIUM.

as the question of inter-Allied debts disclosed in yesterday's return of remained in suspense. It was first the Banque do Franco.-Reuter. of all necessary to settle the French debt to the United States.-Reuter,

Amundsen expedition and two of the Grenadier Guards). seaplanes will be carried.

The most pleasing feature of the entertainment however is the cellence of the chorus. Harmony sweetness of tone amongst the ladies, and a rollicking freedom combined with good voice amongst the gentlemen, lead one to suspect that really good valces are hidden; away somewhere in the midst. Hayward, Hooper, Harder, Keaton,

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COMMISSION TO ENQUIRE,

Geneva, Dec. 11. At a short session devoted

Chorus: Mesdames Cornaby,

Our now Governor is equable went up in the air a few days ago. in temper but nevertheless ho

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Those radio inventors are doing wonders in the way of magnifying the human voice, but they don't for the voice of conscience. seem to be able to do anything

It's all right now, but for a time we really thought that summer Says a local newspaper "At had gone in for this non-stop. GAVE THE SHOW AWAY the house of a righ Harbour craze.

Office Official at Happy Valley,

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If your motor is missing, keop water in overnight on a closed-in cheerful. You might be in verandah, had a thin coating of America and miss it altogether. ice on it the next morning.

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GERMAN CHEMIST'S HEAVY SENTENCE,

Berlin, Dec. 11.

to Mr. Stanley Collutt, the musical Loran, Lyal, Mather, Morgan, j

be congratulated en Nicholson, Ost, Provan, Rowe, he betrayed the secrets, of

On the ground that for money

upon the spectacle of two men tied minor matters the League Count director, in

the

to stakes on the reclamation, one approved the proposal för despatch their well-nigh perfect finish. Starling, Misses Cole, McClay, works to the Inter-Allied Control Official on the Peak, singed his sweat for a living.

ed and lived, in the work yard of

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of whom was dead, as a result, it of a commission of enquiry is believed, of a severe beating with Persia on the subject of the cult-

to The leaders of the ladies Mrs. Mow Fung, Odell, Ogilvie, Shaw, Commission, Walter Pullerjahn, a

tall whilst strolling noar tho sticks.

C. F. Bellamy, Miss vation of opium.

DStanley, Stubbings, Tollan, Will- former official of a chemical works volcano on Mount Kellet, Puncheon and Miss V. M. In their subsequent investiga-

It passed a resolution thanking ford make valuable contributions.

mott, Messrs. Baldwin, Banner, in the suburb of Wittenhau, has tions, the police made a number the Bureau of Social Hygiene, New

Barnet, Bell, Bennett,

The American tourist who Bens-been sentenced by the Supreme of arrests from among the 400 Nor-York,

The Society must also be gratefulley, Best, for its contribution

Burrows, thern men with when the dead $20,000, towards the expenses of very eficient orchestra conducted Harmon, Harvey, Jefford, Nichol-was held in enmera.

of for the assistance rendered by a Exall,

Evans, Court to fifteen years' penal ser- was overboard to say on the Peak Farquharson, Fountain, vitude for high treason. The trinitram" Guess there'll be a few man and his companion had work of the commission-Reuter,

now faces in Heaven if this dura-, by Mr. Collett. Attention has been son, . Ost, Paterson, Provan, It was stated tant Pullerjahn's ad rope over breaks" had no fear applied to the scenery which has Salter, Sanders, Shephard, Suther-information led to an inspection of of it breaking while bo was boen so designed as to make a very land, Thomas, Thomson and West-the works by the Commission, with passenger. Professor Achard of the French cellent tableaux, and to its dignity

effective background for the ex- lake. aggault had been coramittal because Academy of Medicine has just has been added a Big Ben which Mr. R. R. Davies. Stage Lighting two boxes containing clothing had completed an investigation of the keeps correct time in the House of by Messrs Derrick & Coles Pro

Stage Manager & Producer: absequent serious political con-

sequences.-Router. been missed from the shed. Sns-consumption of alcohol in France. Parliament and which has been perty Master: Mr. Neil Mathle picion having fallen on the two In 1918, when there were war re: supplied by Messra. Mustard and men in question, they were taken atriations still in force, the co

the Netherlands Harbour Works

Company.

It was then disclosed that the

to stakes and beaten.

that the consumption of alcohol is

ton.

Orchestra: Mrs. H. Balean,

SHIPYARD FIRE.

QIL TANKER BADLY DAMAGED.

Amsterdam, Dec. 11.

out on the sea front in the dead of consumption Was 22,000,000 "Iolanthe" is the first attempt Misa. E. J. Box, Miss J. Braga, night, blind-folded,, and then tied gallons. Professor Achard Baye nt production in this Colony of Mr. Miss R. Judah,' Mr. J..L. Alves, i In discharging the men, his rapidly increasing among the R. R. Davies and in every possibic Mr. G. E. Longyear, Mr. C. A, P. Worship said that although the womon of Franoo. This is due way his efforts are worth of tho Xavier; Mr. J. M. S., Rozario, Mr. 1

he says, "to the general tendency highest praise. His attention to N.-U. Sequeira, Mrs. F. A. Griggs, A fire in the Netherlands abip pvidende was insufficient against of the formale to imitate the pale, detall and to the requirements of Handsman Brift, Musician Dono bullding Company yard has caused am, he personally believed that other aspects of the phenomenon Gilbert and Sullivan effort are yan, Bendiman Hannan, Bands, the detruction of slipway and very

were all more or less impll-being the boyish bob, the edit and an achievement get mad Mackleweeth Fomoral chia badrien o

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Singing at work isn't always a sign of cheerfulness. Consider the mosquito.*.

to make aviation safe is to have Beems to us that the only way

of gravitation is unconstitutional. a good lawyer prove that the law

Rod cars are a sign that you are being talked about.. So is a red nose."

២ ០ We have been informed from a particularly reliable source, that the object of taking a dog to the When a customor keeps on office every morning is to keep asking to see something more ex“ shroffs away. ་

pensive, don't get excited. She may only be waiting on a friend..

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"Paris Blacksmith's Hoaling. Touch", says a heading in the South China Morning Post, annealing knowledge.. Naturally. All blacksmiths have

Wo gaw a flapper in the lift the other day who had seen 17 sum mere, but we can't even guess how many times she saw them.

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We used to wander where;

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