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10 GENUINE MIKIMOTO

Pearl Necklaces

ALSO-

GUARANTEE GIVEN

2 PERSIAN, GULF

NATURAL PEARL NECKLACES.

J. ULLMANN & Co.

ALEXANDRA BUILDING.

Established.

Music of

-1860

THE GEISHA

Jack's the Boy

The Jewel of Asia

Star of my Soul

The Amorous Goldfish

Vocal Score

-Piano Selection.

AT

THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO. LD.

THE

QUEEN'S

MELODY

A Milestone in the

Annals of the Screen

Lace

TALKING | SINGING |DANCING Dramatic Sensation

TO-DAY

STAR THEATRE

3 NIGHTS ONLY 3

PRIOR TO THEIR DEPARTURE FOR LONDON

EDGAR WARWICK

ANNOUNCES A SHORT FAREWELL VISIT BY THE

WARWICK REVUE CO.

To-day.......

To-morrow

Sunday, Dec. 22

"HIGH LIGHTS"

THE WHIRLIGIG”

"FAREWELL FARE"

1 SOLELY TO AMUSE Plans open at Moutrie's and the Star..

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1929.

QUARRY BAY SCHOOL

| CHILDREN "GIVE DELIGHTFUL CHRISTMAS CONCERT,

RECENT ROBRERY.

TWO MEN SENTENCED FOR BAZAAR AFFAIR,

A Christmas concert given by Found guilty of committing a the students of the Quarry Bay robbery at No. 60 Jardine's Bazaar, School yesterday comprised a

on November 8, ip

really delightful programme, and (ut 8.30 a.m.,

| Mr. E. Ralpha, the Director of To, "aline Ip To-tak, was yester- Education, summed it up beat day sentenced to two years' hard when he said, "This entertainment labour by the Pulsne Judge, and is quite unique, and I have cer-Lo Jeuk, found guilty of aiding tainly never seen anything like it before.

Then in a humerous vein and abetting, was ordered one he went on to say that he had a year's imprisonment. In the case feeling that before long Quarry of the intier prisoner the jury re- Bay would be running, Ita own commended leniency, which His

·Philharmonic Society, and that' people would be coming over to Lordship told the prisoner he had Quarry Bay for entertainments,

taken into account in delivering judgment.

The entertainment was not only a triumph for the children, but it

Each of the accused denied com- spoke volumes for the patientpllcity in the affair in a statement training of Mias Cotton and her from the dock. Ip To said that staff, who wero Instrumenta) in bringing the performance of their he had nothing, whatever to do been pupils to such a high standard of with the robbery, and had excellence.,

persuaded to join in because the The programme opened with five others told him he was afraid." He was approached, by the robbers carols, the first being "Here we come a Wasuniling," when the chil- and asked if he would like to make dren walked into the schoole money and whether he had gymnasium earrying lighted In the courage to do so. He aske what kind of courage was re terns and alaging this quaint old quired, and, was told it was cour- Christmas song; succeeded by "Christians. Awake," "Kind Christ arst floor of a house to commit a ave that would take him up to the mas," "How Far is it to robbery. At first he refused to Bethlehem." and "Shepherds have eansider the left their Sheep." The singing was beautifully pure in tone and Id real pleasure to listen to.

later the others told him that he proposition, but would not have to go up the stairs at all, as he was merely expected to keep sard at the foot of the stairs.

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Then followed a dance of Golly wors and Dutch Dolls, and this was exceedingly well done. Four little maids daintily attired in Acensed reiterated that he had Dutch costume tripped out and stolen nothing and had merely run were followed by a quartetta: of pway in fright when he heard the boys, gorgeouly arrayed in golly-police whistle blown. wog clothes and masks, and they Hralicked about to the unrestrained

delight of the audience.

The Kindergarten Band was also a great success, being composed of Loy drums. triangles, tambourcens and' toy cymbalk.

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Blamed Informer.

ne-

The defence of the second cused was based on a fierce verbal uttuck on Pun Ha. The latter, be said, had a grudge against him and also wanted him to be found The two succeeding items were a quilty of the crime." He allered character song, "The House that that the informer had come to him Jack Built," and the Holly and and asked him to take part in the Mistletoe dance, whịch was accom; robbery, but he had refused to plished with outstanding grace and | have anything to do with it. Later

harni by four little girls.

when he was arrested the nollee The musical part of the pro-had visited him and told him thi grapme concluded with three more carols, "While Shepherds Watched their Flocks," "The First Nowwell" and "O, Come All Ye Faithfull," the parents and visitors joining in, and the dancing of "Sir Roger" but Pun Ila to give exklener the children and parents brought a happy afternoon to a close.

Presentation of Prizes.

if he would give evidence against Pan Ha he would be released. He refused to give evidence against the man and was told that if he would notedano,tile police would

against him. He further alleged that he lug, been bouten by the police white under examination in Ponnexion with the robbery, {

The prisoner tøld. His Lordship

Midway through the programme, Mr. E. Ralphs presented the prizes,that. Inspector Murphy had also all list of which is given below beaten him reverely in order to

During the afternoon the visi-persunde him to talk. tors inspected the handiwork of the children, and expressed unanimous. delich with the exhibits, which included, some very clever and artistic ratha work, hand-painted enlendars and Christmas" tards, hand-knitted woollen baby socks, handkerchief snches," etc, all which were for presents from the children to their parents.

Police Exonerated; Summing up, His Lordship said the first accused had been guilty that the jury had to find whether

uf robbery and his corupanion of complicity, in, that he had anbolt. ofed a door by means of which the robbers gained acreus to the house. If the evidence convinced them that this was the ease, then they Class 7. fut in examination.must find them guilty, but if there Neville Borlour; domework, Jenn was any doubt in their minda, the Summers; Progress, Peure John-prisoners minst get the benefit of

it.

The prize list follows:

800.

Class 8. 1st in Homework. Mau rom Booker; Progress, Rodderick Mcleod.

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Class 9. Ist Thomas Tuite: Homework. Betty Melnirye; Pro gress, Ivy Mitchell.

With regard to the allegations against the police officers, includ- ir Sub-Inspector Murphy, the jury would consider that when these allegations were made the Sub-Inspector, had gone into the Class 10. A special progress | box and had invited the jurors to prize was given to Joan Goodheart | question him regarding these and a small prize to each of the statements. following: Phexion Stalker, Doro- the Young, Jean. Wallace, Prim rong Wilson, Malcolm Swan, Mar varet Davidson. Aileen Thirwell, William MeWaltor, Shella Collin sen, Geoffrey Baker.

A Clans prize, given each term for punctuality and for not forget ting handkerchiefs, was won by classes 7 and 8."

Royal Drawing Certificates:

After a brief retirement, the Grey fouwd both accused guilty.

e foreman (unnar gær tile th jurors were unanimous in serom- mending mercy for the„ nevond accused.

Ha Longhi then "grand rea fence as announced above.

Division 1. Haudara, Jean Sum OCEAN BED CRACKED. mers. Maureen Booker, Beryl June Booker.

Division 2. (Second class). Veronica Thirwell. Georgina Cun- hhatham, Redderick McLeod,

Preparatory Division. Honours. Maureen Booker, Beryl June Booker, G. Rodderick McLeod.

DIFFICULT CABLE REPAIRS 14 THE ATLANTIC.

Halifax, Dec. 19; The eight cable repair steamers. Preparatory Division. (Second operating in the Atlantic have not elas), Jean' Summers, Neville yet succeeded in repairing the Booker, Christine Bone, Martha three undersen cables which were Frazer, Georgina Cunningham, broken during the earthquake Veronica Thirwell, Elleen Miller,shock of November 18. The ships Ronald Gascoigne and Dorothy have now put in here for refuel- Young.

ling and report that grappling Scholarship to be held at Cen-operations indicate that there has tral British School for one year, been a tremendous upheaval and Neville Booker.

cracking of the ocean bed oft Newfoundland. There has been no radical change in the depth of the sea bed, however...

PAUCTION SALE.

LOW PRICE PAID FOR LAND AT HOMUNTIN.

The difficulties being encounter- ed are mainly due to the changed nature of the seabed and the de- posits of clay on the grappling irons Instead of the usual soft ooze.

A plece of land with an area of 11,700 square feet situated at

The are affected extenda ap- Homuntin and known as Section R of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1,507, proximately 300 miles north and

THE FASCIST PARTY.'approved the constitution of the was sold at the China Auction south and 100 miles east and

Fascist party, and passed a resolu-Roams yesterday afternoon for West, tion inviting all who are unable $2,800 to Mr. Wan Yee, of No. 258, The loss to the cable companies:

ALL LUKEWARM MEMBERS

ASKED TO RESIGN.

Rome, Dec.. 19.

The Fascist Grand Council has

wholly or unreservedly to conform

Des Voeux Road Central.

| before repairs are effected will With the upset price at $2,000, amount to several hundred thou to the strict discipline of the party bidding was slow, the minimum sand dollars-Reuter's American to resign within a week.-Renter. Ibid. being $100.

Service.

XMAS COMES

but once a year!

-And that is the time

GIFT giving

has a special significance.s

Have you chosen the tokens

of good-will. for -friends? f not

- your -a pleasure

awaits you at LANE CRAWFORD'S.

GIFTS for MEN

A few suggestions

!

White Linen Handkerchiefs-Boxed in 4 doz.

Scotch Woollies or Pullovers

Leather Pocket Wallets

Silk Braces-Suspenders

Jaeger Dressing Gowns Slippers

Poplin Pyjamas and Shirts

Leather Suit Cases or Trunks

Socks Golf Hose

Lincoln Bennett Hats

Scarfs Ties Gloves

SHOP EARLY and AVOid the rusH!

Our store will remain open until 6 p.m. each day and 5 p.m. on SATURDAY.

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

Men's Wear Stylists.

Charles Lamb.

in lis dissertation on the Pig, was the first

to tell us how the Chinese do love their pig- dead and roasted!! BUT There are Pigs and Pigs!

These are

DAIRY FARM PIGS,

dainty little fellows fed on the fat of the land,

and all the good things in "Pigdom"

DAIRY FARM MILK

IS THERE ANY DIFFERENCE IN PORK?

For goodness sake! Where do you live?

Try it, and then you will know. Cooked to a t turn and the "crackles "-UM?

DON'T WAIT FOR CHRISTMAS. TREAT YOURSELF NOW!

THERE'S NOTHING FINER THAN

DAIRY FARM PORK

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