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THE HONGKONG - TELEGRAPH.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1928.

DELIBERATE BREACH.

JUNKMASTER HEAVILY

FINED.

At the Marine Court this morn- Ing before Commdr. G. F. Hole, j Chad Hee Lee, the master of a cargo junk, was charged with (a), attempting to leave the port with- out a clearance on January 10 and (b) carrying 14 passengers in excess of the number allowed by iconae. Defendant pleaded guilty to both charges.

Ilia Worship took a serious view of the case, as under the cir cumstances, he said, it appeared that the breach of regulations was deliberate.

WOMAN'S WORLD

FOR OUR LADY READERS.

Darned Not.

A Play Surprise.

EXTREMELY EASY TO EXECUTE

Darning on gauze or net in colour makes a very attractive trimming. It is extremely easy to execute, and, as the mesh of the net may be

closely into the work.

FAY COMPTON NOT LEAVING ENGLAND.

Sex Inequality.

HUSBAND STILL RESPONSIBLE.

A BRIGHT SHOW.

"GLOBE TROTTERS" AT KOWLOON.

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There was a large and apprecia- tive audience at the Star Theatro inst night for the inaugural per- formance of the short schson to be given by that refreshing band of antertainers, the "Globe Trotters." Under the inspiration of Dick Nor- ton, last night's presentation of "Happy Moments" went with a real swing, overy member of the Com- pany ably, co-operating: with their versatile leader.

Consisting of songs, dances, pot- sim-ted plays and other concerted items, .both in serious and lighter vein, the whole evening's entertainment was stumped with originality and abil ity, the audience not being slow to register its approval, and several of the numbers were repeated in response to the hearty applause,

London, Dec. 7. Sex equality seems a very Negotiations for the produc-ple matter in theory, but it proves to be complicated in practice; and there are many cases in which the law overrides it completely Mr. Justice Swift has had to in- form a jury that it could not give Miss Compton was to have anila verdict against a woman who

On the first chargo a fine of $25 large or fine, there is no danger of tion In America of Louis N. with the alternative of three eye-strain caused by looking, too Parker's play "Queen Victoria," weeks imprisonment, was inflicted

Motifs and strips of darned net with Miss Fay Compton in the and on the second charge a fine of

ench passenger in trim the ends of table runners or lead, have fallen through at the $70, ($5 for excess) with the Alternative of 10 cushions, and collars and pockets last moment.

plain coutee 01 weeks imprisonment. In the event for frocks. A of ones not being paid, sentences bouchlette may be trimmed with to run consecutively.

Being unable to pay the fines, accused was committed to gaol.

MR. WANG CHING-WEI.

a wide band of net darned in many for the United States next was sued before him for slander "Pop" and enthusiasm. The mem-

colours around the hem.

On Bed Spreads.".". The coarser type of embroidery is effectively used on a bed spread. The corners may be filled in with large square or triangular motifs,

weck, but on receipt of a cable without giving it also against her she cancelled her passage yester- husband; and that damages found

against her would be recoverable. day and has made other plans.

"the injured

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"I do not know whether the pre-against him. Either while another strip is appliqued to the centre of the spread. Very duction has been cancelled coarse linen, either coloured or of

ENTERTAINED IN SINGAPORE. a neutral; unbleached shade, makes an attractive background, and the When the French steamer pass net may also be of a neutral colour, December 29th darned in various shades, with the ed Singapore' on

board Mr. Wang background either left as it is, there was on Ching-wei, Chairman of the Execu- for darned in colour, tive Committee of the Nanking Gov-

Tupestry wool, which is obtain. ernment. He was accompanied by able in the loveliest and softest of his private secretary and Mar-shades, is the best medium to use Belles was their destination. Ac for this work. If you cannot draw cording to his original scheme, the pattern yourself, you will be Mr. Wang proposed to leave with able to purchase a transfer design. his wife, who was known in Singa-Choose a bold "open" pattern with pore as Miss Tan Pik Koon, but heavy line. If the motif is quite was unable to do so, "She will pro- small tack the net on to the paper bably leave Shanghai and pass design and work over it. For a through here in a week or two large motif, it is easier to atamp a still plece, of Miss Tan Hik Koon was a daughter the design on of the late Mr. Tan Kheng Chunn course, visible through the net.

Variety of Stitches. of Penang and her mother is at present in Singapore.

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Each part of the design is work ed separately in a different colour- Mf. Wang Ching-wel was met on

ed thread which is woven in and board by Mr. Lee Chun, Chinese out of the mesh of the net. The Consul-General at Singapore and stitch may be varied by weaving several others including his mothe thread perpendicularly, instead ther-in-law. He was invited 10 of horizontally, or by weaving shore and spent a little while a under one thread and over two. Tong Bee and Co.. Robinson Road, before proceeding to attend a re- ception given in his honour by Mr. Lim Nee Song, which was held at noon in Ee Ho Hean Club, 43, Those pre Bukit Pasoh Road," sent at the reception were the

Be sure to keep the net and the calico separately, so that when the lacking is pulled away, the "calico pattern comes off. This is quite an easy matter if a blunt needle is used.

The edges of the motif are turn- Chinese Consul, Mr. Tan Kah Keeed back and a border, consisting of and others.

several rows of weaving, makes a good finish.

In the Club, Mr. Wang gave an address on the Chinese political conditions, and the reason why he was leaving China for France. He returned to the steamer in the evening accompanied by Mr. Tan Kah Kee with whom Mr. Wang had a conversation before sailing from

Singapore.

LA BOHEME.

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DRAWING BIG HOUSES, The film adaptation of "La Boheme" was witnessed on its re turn to the Queen's Theatre by large audiences at yesterday's shows. The tragic story of Mimi and Adolphe in the Latin Quarter of Paris is too well-known to need repetition:

The picture is all that it should be, and in the casting of the prin cipal roles, Lilian Gish, John Gil- bert and Roy D'Arcy ideally fit into their parts. The last screenings of the picture will take place to-day, and it should not be missed.

Duchess Sings.

DOLL FOR BABY PRINCESS.

London, Dec." 2. The Duchess of York joined

heartily in the singing "by 850 children of "Pack Up Your Trou- bles," at the Christmas Festival of the Sunshine Guild at Padding- ton Baths last night.

And when the children struck up "The Moro We Are Together," she took part in that, roystering chorus also..

The children, drawn from podr

Dick Norton is, of course, a host in himself, revealing a personality which maintains an atmosphere of bers of his Company enact their respective roles with much credit, the dancing and singing being especially good.

Miss Betty Norton proved to be a duinty comedienne with a capti- or plaintiff must be left without re-vating way, her singing and acting establishing her a great favourite. The present season is but a short one, and those who appreciato a cheery evening are advised to visit the Star. The same programme will be repeated this evening, giving way

to-morrow night to an entirely now change entitled "Scenes and Screams.".

A

Popular Felt

Model.

The originality of the small model hat- pictured above lies in a fringe of belge osprey which rests on the back of the neck and 'is' finished off by two tufts on either cheek.

wasmarriage must be found guilty of a torti

homes in the West of London, had merely postponed," Miss Comp- [dress, or a man whose only offerice had ten before the arrival of the Duchess, and had passed the time ton said Inst night. of waiting in community singing.

"The news was a surprise, but The platform, was decorated

I do not mind. I would rather with white and yellow chrysan play in England.

colours of the themums, the Leagre, and each of the littl guests wore a badge of those colours..

Thus, the law advances in one direction and lags behind in

The old

CHINA COAST OFFICERS.

THE LATEST CHANGES.

Mr. A. Duncan, third engineer, Chinhua, has gone third engineer, Shansi. Mr. G. J. Forster; third engineer, Shansi, has gone third engineer, Chinhua.

Mr. E. J. Easson, from reserve,

has gone second engineer, Taming.

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52. Furnished with 'eyes. 53 Splendour.

Mr. W. T. Cromby, from Home leave, has gone second engineer, 54 Desiccated.

Kiangsu, Mr. D. Orr, second 65 Water that drops from tho

clouds. engineer, Kiangsu, is on Home leave.

Mr. A. B. Brown, sup'y third engineer, Taming, has gone aup'y; third engineer; Taikoo Wan Yi.

Mr. D. H. Maxwell, second engineer, Tean, is on reserve.

Mr. A. E. Nixon, from reserve, has gone third engineer, Sinkiang. Mr. G. P. Butteridge, third engineer, Sinkiang, has gone third engineer, Wençbow.

Mr. C. E. V. Fayrer, from re- serve, has gone second engineer, i Kanehow. Mr. H. C. McKenna, second engineer, Kanchow, has gone second engineer, Tean.

Mr. K. Barclay, chief engineer, Anhui, has gone chief engineer, Kalgan. Mr. A, D. Armour, chief engineer, Kalgan, has gone chief Mr." J. engineer, Kwangchow. Robson, chief engineer, Kwang- chow, has gone chief engineer, Anhul.

Mr. J. H. Cameron, sup'y chief engineer, Hain Peking, has gone chief engineer, Wenchow. Mr. G. Cormack, chief engineer, Wen- chow, has gone supy chief. engineer, Ngankin.

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PURICO

THE UNEXCELLED COOKING FAT

Mr. A. B. Bowler, second ACCOUNTANT SENT TO dant had collected between

engineer, Tientsin, has gone supy second engineer, Hsin Peking,

Mr. P. H. Todd, second engineer, second Whungpu, has gone engineer, Wanliu.

PRISON.

cember 24th and January 5th.

Defendant pleaded guilty, but explained that he had eye trouble. and took the money to obtain medical advicenza

other plans another. "I have made. which at the moment I cannot law may have been one-sided, Parents of the children, accom- discuss, except to say that they but it was logical. The husband owned his wife's property; he

PLEADS GUILTY TO EMBEZZLEMENT. modated in the gallery, waved are connected with the films."

Mr. A. MacGregor, from Home greeting to the Duchess, and she

It may be recalled that the Lord controlled her acts; and therefore he had to bear the full respon-

chief

In reply to his Worship, defen waved in reply.

gone sup'y Chamberlain some weeks ago re-sibility for all that she did wrong engineer, Hain Peking.

leave, has

The accountant of the Chung dant said that he earned $20 a “Sunshine. Fairy's" Gift. fused to license the play for pro-

Mr. C. L. Crampton, from Home The Bishop of London thanked duction, in this country, on the Now, he neither owns her proper the Duchess on behalf of the ground that it dealt with the ty, nor has any shadow of con- leave, has gone second Sing Loong shop. of No. 4, Chung month, and his board and keep

trol over her acts, but he is still engineer, Wanliu.

Ching Street, West Point, was we provided by the shop where

tho was employant N children, and added, "You have reigning House,

responsible when she leaves the Captain P. R. Cuming, from re-charged this morning, before M brought sunshine with you." Consequent on the departure on A little "Sunshine Fairy" Starting with Queen Victor's strait and narrow path. He has serve, has gone master, Mingaang. R. E. Lindsell, with the em The police told his Worship that leave of Mr. L. H. Elphinstone, the Erica

mitted the embezzlement without Arthey, presented the accession, the play reproduces lost the privileges of a superior,

perty of the shop.

hesitation. He had $2.17 on him Attorney-General of Ceylon, who Duchess with a doll, dressed in various episodes in her career up but has retained the irksome Captain-S. J. Barden, of the Ming- bezzlement of $77.43, being the pro-when arrested, the defendant ad-

1387 Fav obligations. Women-in these re- Mr. G. J. Lawson, from reserve, It was stated by the police, who at that time, kee was to have been a judge in white fur, for Princess Elizabeth, to the Jubilee in Malaya, Mr. M. T.Akbar, the and the Duchess held it in her Compton whs to have teken the specte--have won their rights, has gone chief officer, Kingwo.

have retained their

Mr. G. E. F. Beck has been ap-were prosecuting, that the amount and

nineteen 'different Sentence of four weeks hard la- Solicitor-General, has taken. the arms during the rest of the pro- part of the Queen throughout and men

from the age of 18 to 68-

pointed sup'y second officer, Yat represented oath as acting Attorney-General, ceedings..

sums of money which the defen-1bour was imposed, shingShipping and Engineering, 'Mr. Akbar is a Ceylon Malay,

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VES-ALEK AN" WILLIS. AN OSSIE AN' ALLTH' KIDS MUST BE GETTIN' HOMESKK TO SEE US AN IBET OUR NEW HOUSE IS DONE

BY THIS TIME!

sang is on reserve,

That Does It!

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