roubles of Hankow's Hotel Proprietors From um Owy Comrsrorsest sine rear cast ae 2 nee hate keeper fare rather disturbed by the recent order of the Generalissimo whereby hey' are forbidden to allow gam bling, opium smoking and sing song irl entertainments at. thet es: {Bblistiments, 'They have petitioned the authorities to modify this order that mahjongg "and. sing "song girls may sill be recognised. In this' petition they have. been backed foy the employees who' maintain that with the restrictions placed on the fotels they must soon go. out of business and thereby increase the' already large army of unemployed. It's reported that they intend 10 take the matter to the Generalissimo they cannot got satisfaction [These included some new bombers reported to have been supplied by tation manufacturers, and—they created Jan impressive sight whet! fying in formation. There are now several squadrons in stragetic positions to cope with the bandit dri The annual mahjongg and bridge tea was held at the Race Club on Monday afternoon in aid of the International Hospital, and it anticipated that a fair sum will be realized, as the effort was under the auspices of the American Women's Club and most of the cakes. cigarettes, ete, were donated. Prizes for each table were also gifts from loca! hongs.
Arrangements are now _being made by the British Ladies Entertainment Committee to hold a spor" meeting for the Navy on April 13. 'A tentative programme has been drawn up, and the men are already training for the various events, The rehearsals for the forthcoming ADE. show "The Midshipmaid," fare now in full swing, and promises to be a grand finale to a successful season.
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