1. In order to spread the principle of the Freemasons ( ) they (H.Q.) intends to publish Hong Kong Kung-pao ( ). The work of organizing the paper is well underway. 2. This Thursday is Chinese New Year. The Chinese in Vancouver have obtained permission from the Fire Chief to use fire crackers during the following times: Wednesday, Jan.29. From 6 pm-2 am (Jan.30) Thursday, Jan.30, From 6 pm - 2 am (Jan.31). 3. Toronto: 4. The H.Q. of Oi-lin Kung-so ( ) announced the result of the election for new functionaries and completed the duty handover ceremony yesterday. 5. Wong Kong-ha H.Q. ( ) spring banquet at Kwa-chi Restaurant ( )• 6. Tse-te Assoc. ( ) duty.handover ceremony. News from other cities 1. Toronto: The Constitutional Party ( )and the Club ( ) jointly gave a party to welcome Mr. Li Mai-chau ( ). 2. Fraser Mill: Saturday night, a thief sneaked into the worker's residence in a sawmill and stole away over 10 chickens kept by a Chinese employee. When the theft was discovered, the thief had already gone a long time ago. 3. Nanaimo: 16 Chinese were arrested for operating a gambling house and for gamfe ling. They were fined $575 altogether.