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OBITUARY.

DEATH OF M. SERGEI - SAZONOFF.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1927,

CHRISTMAS TREES.

FUNCTIONS FOR THE KIDDIES..

OUTLAWING WAR.

INTERNATIONAL MEETING "PROPOSED.

New York, Dec. 24. The Foreign Relations Commit- the of the Senate has recently been examining M. Briand's proposal for a treaty outlawing any Franco- American war.

Nice, Dec. 25. The true Christmas air prevail- The death has occurred of M.ed at the Kowloon Hotel, where Sazonoff, who was the Russian excellent arrangements were mude Foreign Minister in 1914, and sub-both for the entertainment of the sequently represented Koltchak in children and for adults. The hotel was, effectively decorated Paris-Reuter,

Mr. Borah, chairman of the com Sergei Dimitrievitch Sazonoff with greenery and flowers, and was born in August 1860, in the made a pretty showing in the mittee, has suggested that M. Briand should be asked to extend Government of Riasan. His diplo-electric lights.

to include other nar- The afternoon was reserved for the proposal matic career followed the mal course his first important a children's party at which some world Powers. He likes to see tho post being that of Counsellor of 30 youngsters and a number of United States take the initiative spent in this, and open negotiations for and friends parents Embassy in London, until in 1909

enjoyable time: Fore a similar treaty "with Britain, he was, first, deputy and then sue-an

In the

the France, and Italy. of eyes cessor to Isvolski, the Foreign most

It is well-known, however, that Minister. In contrast to the pre-youngsters was a big Christmas vailing tendency in Russin, he tree, gaily decorated with tinsel President Coolidge and most of Ger-and coloured electric lights, with the Republican party are opposed maintained relations with many that were not unfriendly.numerous presents hanging from to holding any world conference and even brought about a certain the branches, but the distribution of leading nations on the outlawry rapprochement

Austria. of toys was reserved until the of war. Mr. Coolidge is strongly Early in July, 1912, Kaiser Wil- children had partaken of fral- of opinion that the power of Con- 'gress to declare war cannot be welm and Tsar Nicholas met at rate Xmus fare, Baltischport and renewed the Pots-

After dinner attention was fo- circumscribed by treaty, and al- dam agreement, Efforts during cassed on the Christmas tree, and though Mr. Coolidge has often ex- the Italian-Turkish War to dis- the many toys and presents with pressed willingness to discuss the turb the good relations between which it was loaded. The appear means of outlawing war, well-in- Russia and Germany were defeat-ance of Santa Claus, which role formed circles believe there is ed by Sazonof, and his polley was was ably taken by Sir Gibson very little chance of Mr. Borah's one which made for a general un-Craig, a resident of the Hotel, was suggestion ever, being put into derstanding in Europe.

greeted with enthusiasm. and in a practice.-Reuter's American Ser- very short time every child was vice. the possessor of a present,

with

Maintained Peace.

the

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The afternoon was concluded Despite the pressure of a strong was party at the Russian Court, with rollicking games into which he maintained strict neutrality the children entered with zest. even when the Balkan War broke

Preparations were then, put in

FOUR FIREMEN LOSE THEIR out, but this could not prevent hand for the entertainment of the

LIVES. relations with Austria Being ad-adults in the evening, and this versely affected by the Austro- took the form of a dinner-dance

London, Dec. 25. Serbinn friction. During

which was of a most enjoyable na-

Four firemen were killed t Second Balkan War, his policy re- ture. There was a large atten- calved a setback owing to the re-dance of residents and friends, all Glasgow during a fire which des fusal by Serbia and Greece of his of whom did full justice to the troyed a five-storey warehouse in mediation offer, and in con- Christmas fare provided, and the-Graham Square, in the Gallowgate sequence of the fact that Bulgaria, roughly enjoyed dancing to the district, on Christmas Eve. relying on aid from Russia, enter-strains of the orchestra "from ed the conflict and was defeated. II.M.S. Hawkins. The party broke Thereafter Russia was distrusted up in the early hours,

in the Balkans, though she show- Credit is due to Mr. H. J. White, ed herself very friendly towards the manager of the hotel, for the Rumania.

excellence at the arrangements, This was the situation when the which were carried through with world-war- begana struggle that out a hitch. New Year's Eve will Sażonoff would perhaps have beene celebrated with a similar din slad to avert, but which he was ner-dance,

"Santa Claus is scratchin' matches," uttered by a four-year old boy climbing the staircase of a tensment building in Graham Square, which commands a view of the district, was the first warning of fire. A noliceman immediately summoned the fire brigade. who were holding a Christmas party.

The blaze was so menacing that raaster ordered fifty the fire

their homes. families to vacate Tons, of valuable machinery felt through the upper floors of the des-

The firemen were for

traved building. called eff in view of the dangerous situation. and it was only when a roll call was taken that it was firemen were discovered four

temporarily

nable to avail. The part he

The annual Christmas Tree and played is still somewhat obscure. treat for children of the members of He opposed the Tsar taking the the Civil Service Recreation Club hief command after the fall of were held at the grounds of the Club the Grand Duke Nicholas, regard yesterday afternoon, and it turned ing this as a fruitful source of out to be a most enjoyable alfair not

only for the juveniles but also intrigues. Sazonoff urged

the adults. The function which par- winning over of the Poles by the took of the nature of a happy reunion, was graced by the presence of Mrs. coneession of home rule, and was thought to have convinced the R. Wood and a large number of ladies who entered thoroughly into Emperor of the desirability of this step, but as a matter of fact the fun and frolic of the afternoon. A huge Christmas tree occupied a cen- his action led to his fall in autral position on the grounds, luden lumn, 1916, for

was with fings

and toys, and to complete MISSIONARY ROBBED. brought to hear on the Tsar. the arrangements, there was a Santa whose benevolent aspect was.

pressure

Sazonoff was about to go to LonBot belled by the generous

don to succeed Benckendorf as ambassador when the revolution broke out. After the Bolshevik revolution he fled to Germany and then to France.

in 1021 he declared his inten-

tion of writing his reminiscences, which, he said, would constitute at exposure of France, but so far they have hot appeared.

NEW C.-L-C.

VICE-ADMIRAL FIELD FOR.

MEDITERRANEAN!

numbers of prizes and sweets later given away. Tea was served during

pleasing programme plied a the afternoon and an orchestra sup- music..

of

buried in the ruins.-Reuter,

11OUSE VISITED DURING THIS ABSENCE,

a stranger

During the absence on Saturday night, of Mr. M. A. Grant, a mis- sionary, residing at No. 13 and At the conclusion of the games or-

called at ganized for the children, Mrs. J. R. 14. Sai Kung Road, Kowloon Wood distributed the prizes from the City Christmas tree being assisted by the his house and on being admitted by Sub-Committee, comprising Messri. the amah, he seized the servant Grimmitt, Eccleshall, Strange, Long and later ransacked the flat stent- money and bottom (Hon. Secretary) and Manging a quantity of han (Hor Treasurer).

clothing.

Occasion was taken to distribute also the prizes in connexion with Club fixtures as follow:

Bowls.

Club Championship: A. Grimmitt. Runner-Up.: T.D.E. Pendered. Third Prize: R. A. Smith. Club Paira: R. R. Smith and. I. E. Longbottom.

Runners-Up: S. Eccleshall and A. 0. Brawn.

London, Dec. 24. The Admiralty announces that Vice Admiral Sir Frederick Field has been appointed Com- mander-in-Chief of the Mediter Novices: Messrs. Holdman and Ar ranean fleet, in succession to Sirchibald. Roger Keyes, to date from May 1, 1928.--Reuter.

RUBBER COUPONS.

NEW LEGISLATION IN CEYLON.

Colombo, Dec. 24. Legislation became effective on December 23 making it illegal to purchase or sell rubber without compons-Reuter,

SALESMAN ŞAM

SO THIS IS PAREE? SOME WELCOME THEY GAVE US LAST NIGHT-AFTER THEY FOUND OUT WHO WE WERE!

A: Club Handicaps: Messrs. Haynes and Deakin.

Cricket.

1st XI: Batting, G, R. Sayer. Bow ling: B. D. Evans.

2nd XI: Batting: II. G. Strange. Bowling: H. Edmonds.

Tennis,

The man was subsequently ar reated by the Police on information received and at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday he was re- manded for one week formally, on a charge of robbery with violence.

Men's Singles: 1st, E. White, 2nd, Randle.

Mrs. J. R. Wood was presented with a bouquet and thanked for her ser- vices, at the conclusion of the cere mony.

In returning thanks on behalf of his wife, Mr. J. R. Wood expressed their pleasure at being present that day, and commented on the fact that in child had been overlooked. He com- their excellent arrangements, net one' plimented the Clab officials on their foresight as reflected by the success- ful conclusion to the day's games.

Three cheers for Mrs. J. R. Wood and for the Committee were heartily

Mixed Doubles Handicap: Mr. given. Randle and Mrs. Parkhurst."

A word of thanks is due to H.M.S. Runners-Un Mr. A. Grimmitt and Tamar for the loan of the chute, Aunt Mrs. C. Jones.

Saliv and see-saws, and to Messrs. Men's Doubles Handcicap: Messrs. Hollidge and Maughan for their as Grimmitt and Randall,

sistance at the Christmas tree.

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