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Hongkong, April 16, 1907
MEMO FOR TO-DAY. 9p.m.-Allan Wilkie Co. at Theatre
Royal, City Hall.
MEMO. FOR TO-MORROW.
a.m.-Excursion to Macao.
MEMO FOR MONDAY. 3 p.m.-Sale of Crown Land at P.W.D. K.O.Y.LI. Aquatic Sports, Opening Night of Bij Scenic Theatre
General Memoranda:
TCRSDAY, Sept. S4
E.O.Y.L.I. Agantic Sports." WEDXZSDAY. Sept 25:-
11 a.m.-Drawing of Debentures at
Hongkook Club.
7 p.m.-Eutrica close for last Gymkhans. 5.30 p.m.-Association Football League
Meeting.
THURSDAY, Sept: 26:---
Noon-China Sugar Refining Co. Extra
ordinary General Meeting. 6.15 p.m.--St. Andrew's Society Annual
Meeting.
7:34 p.n.-Full Moon. 7.44 p.m. - Partial Eclipse of the Moon.
SATURDAY, Sept. 29:-
Meeting.
Garrison Children's Concert
9.15 p.m.-Performance at Theatr› Royal
in aid of Cathedral Orgen Fund. MONDAY, September 30:-
Race.
THE CHINA MAIL.
NEWS OF THE DAY,
started to fill up, so no extraordinary violenon was experienced, although some of the squalls were very violent and torrential rains fell
THE ELIN-SETE WEDDING.
SATURDAY SEPTEM
"RAMBLING" FOTELE
Perhaps the most important eve the wok, particularly, in the our local amplubians,
of the Shanghai swiminiers Such Interpors meetings essence of good spartamanship and, s
they are conducted as at present, they are intelesome in every respect. „Friand
At the Church of St. Mary Abbott'a Kensington, on Shit Jaly, by the Bow, Cannon Peonefather, assisted by the Rax, H. Woodward, Frederick Douglas, son of the late George Murray and Mrs Balo, of Hongkong, was married to Mabel daughter of A. Beth, LS.0, late Registrar of the Supreme Court, Hongkong, and of Mim Sech Trading junk No. T which left here Mr Seth are away his daughter, who wasly rivalry between European and Ameri- with a full cargo of coal bound up rives vary becomingly attired in a dress of ivory can sportsmen of the different ports són yesterday, when off Changing discovered satin meteor and ninon, the tunic and duces to a friendly feeling as an well a serious leak and immediately altered bodies being trimmed with real Dushanbe imagined, and as it has always been ber course for Hongkong. Fortunately ice. The Court train, arranged with fruitful of the happiest suits in the they were successful in reaching Wan chai, where she sanke alose to the busy puffings of ninos and pearls, had one corner past, those results are certain to continue marking the Proscepine Rocks. Steps are turned back with a cluster of orange blog-in bla future. being taken to raise her, but with som, and a pearl girdle ansiraled the waist. tons of cord on hoard, it will not prove he carried shoeth of white lillies tied an easy task.
It is good for the sportsmen that they with white ribbon. The bridesmaids the should try their mettle with those whom
might become the conscript appea dage of another Power. But if we
Tho. Tjibodas arrived here this domur to Mr Smith's too unflattering moming from. Amoy where she was de catimate of British common sense fund twined over 48 hours by the recent patriotian, any exception taken on typhoon. This master states the typhoon contro paased within 30 miles of the part that score is quite compatible with after recurring but fortunately it had warm approval of the general tenour of his remarks. And it is because, an he holds, the country at large, if not every Englishman and Englishwoman, is thoroughly alive to the perils in pending in the near future that his warning is the more likely to do good, The safety of these islands and of the Empire is far less likely to suffer from weakness or from the misconduct of its affairs when a crisis actually comes than from divided counsels and misin formed activity in the time that may be allowed for preparation. For this renson public men can render no bet ter service than in doing everything they can to concentrate the attention
#
The Honolule Star-Bulletin states Mimes Phyllis Seth and Helen Marguerite they can only meet after a long interval, hit that Captain H. Gaukroger who commen-Zorab (cousion of the bride), and Klies and the glory reflected on their port is ded the Fife sus liner Asis when she Margaret Edwards (niece of the bride- always a splendid inducement to special wis inst last year on Finger Bock, ha groom) wore ivory cripe silk ninos effort. loned the British ramp steamer Wel-orer soft pale pink satin, relieved
who
strong
result that Hongkong has always had to body of competitors as possible, with the
of all who will listen to them on vital | lington, and that Captain Purt by touches of pale pink and 'ux bise and Shanghai Lave always done their best factors in the question of Imperial when that vessel went ashore uff Midway a bunch of sax blue sad pink berries at to honour Hongkong with as
was skipper of the Mongolia defence.
Ivhod in 1906, is on the mme rensel. the waist. They also wore old style les These are summed up by Mr Smith Both, skipers are well known to many cape of pale pink satin covered with lace, with admirable precision; and they Hongkong residents" cannot be too aften reiterated. Twice within the last six years responsible Ministers have been compelled to make admissions which could leave
we
fatal occurred in the Harbour on Thurs. An accident which might have proved
day night when the Police' Constable in charge of the patrol launch stumbled and foll overboard. The coxsrain immediata- no doubt as to the violence of they turned the launch and tried to effect | storm which may burst upon us and, a reue, but could obtain no assistance unless we are better prepared than from the rest of the crow, who refused to help. Finally the coxswain managed are, inflict irretrievable damage. Mr Balfour's question, "Are you not extremely exhausted condition and blew to get the officer into the launch in an
running it too fine?" conveyed an his whistle hard four blast as a signal for help, at the same time steaming in apprehension which very few people, the, direction of Taim Tsar Tsui. The we are certain, would dismiss from igual of distress was heard at the their minds Me Smith puts the Station and men were sent to the Police situation clearly in a few words. When the crisis comes our ships may be ready or they may not be ready. They will not be ready if no more strenuous steps are taken than were Foreshadowed in Mr Churchill's recent statement. That, as we painted out
Wharf, where the officer was landed.
TROUBLESOME RICKSHA
COOLIES.
A. Kowloon Annoyance.
The Rowen riekshin coolie bas gained
Put forth her best affort. and thim make the Interport proceedings of the most interesting naturo to participators and sportsmen alike.
I read in my China Mail? the other vining that some Chinese bad transseted soma little business among themselves as the result of which a wife was sold for $40. How many Chinese married
(klenibersi
PAYT
J. M. Rumi Parnin C. Kodrig H.A. Lammsz
B. W. Bradbery "A. H. Carroll..
FTA da Bors -Ribeim won the first best in 375 sed by shout at length Ispis Pereira Carroll
the second beats fairly easily m 301 soos. Ruin. WAY Boond.
Buished off at the back with a pink rise
white shoes and stockings the whole affect and blue ribbon streamers. With
was very charming. They carried tight bouquets of pink carnations with a border of forget-me-nots tied with pale pink ribbon. Miss Phyili Seth wore a gold curb chain bracelet, a gift from the bridegroom, Min Zoraba coral and pearl pendant and Miss Edwards à gold curb'chain bracolat. men would, I wonder, think that the
The best man was Mr Ence Seth. Andy wins as a bargain largely attended reception was held at the Royal Palace Hotel, Kensington, and later the happy pair left for Sortland, the bride going away in a costume of pale sax blue calamity that betell tho, country-hi thìs | hates while Hongkong put in Witebai.
ninon-de-soia trimmed with cream lace on the yoke and finished off with cream crocket buttons. The waist sad tabs were a little deeper shade, of sax blue. She wore a picture hat of champagne colour straw trimmed with festhera to match,.
A list of presents will be found on page 5.
COMPANY - MEETING.
Douglas 'Steamship Company Limited.
The twenty-ninth
bedly dislocated owing to the recent great Eusiness in Japan has, I note, been
donth of the Emperor. It is believed, however, that a great boom is certain to set in by an early date.
tong v. Shanghai Pro tricks Two prison.
2-5.00 Long Prusan Hong-
Previous Winner 1900, F. M. Ro Pereira (Hongkong) ft. 6 in. 1910 A S. Eli (Hongkong) 65 ft.
First, Souza Distance 61 ft. Sins Secded, Witchell Diafance 63 ft 3D Macbesed Berthet represented 8 Tata, Ellie Calvert and Spam.
The first to reach
ch any ceriderable distance van Bisa- Cabe, who, after lasting, 60 seconds, resched eet, in his first plango. This wit besten by Sow was at 61 feet 3 ina.. Several distinguished British generalsales in his first try. Witabeltin his secourt are reported as likely to visit our Colony effect just managed to heat Mactha by them are General Sir Ian Hamilica and This, neither MacCabe nor any of the in the course of a week or two. Among three inches than obtaining second pinen,
Brigadier General Elliston, two excep attempts to be wet, on their mood tionally able soldiers. Both will be 3-5.15 heartily welcomed by all Britons in the East.
others were mble to
beat
First, A. J. V. RibeiroTune, 327 war. Second,
J. Rox. Ferits Tima, 34) soda. The other two finalists were 3. C. Jorge and A. Barro Ribeiro, after winning his best $1f was expected to win, which seened place was se close as any finish can he did by half a length. The finish for
Though the summer is now a thing of the past and the weather becoming de lightfully cool, and the typhoons have not been very far away, they have, fortube. our tight little island inscathed. - The Two nately for us, been far enough to leave 990 Tands. wramings we have no objection to, but to go beyond that stage we strongly pro
"Prizes,"
When it was made, aroused apprehen- an enviable notoriety, on account of his įsions, intend of allaying them. Every-pristent demand for Cumshaw" and No-China Light and Power Cothing depends on what is effected frequent complaints are heard from the daring the next few years. Happily, residents on this side of the harbour of the ns Mr Smith admite, there is no in-noysuce to which they are subjected.
This morning ■ Puropean lady living in surmountable impediment in the path Chatham Road prosecuted two coolies who meeting of the Douglas Steamship Company ordinary general Entries close for China Mail Harbour by which national security can be ok a friend and herself from the Cricket Ltd., was held at the company's offices WEDNESDAY, October 2:
attained. The nation is still rich round to her residence and then refused enough to pay insurance money intendered to them by the house boy. The occupied the Chair; and others present so accept the legal face-fire conta—when this morning at noon, Mr H. B. White this form, where the benefits are complainant's husband also offered then were the Hon. Mr J. W. C. Bomer, At least ofle large vessel has fallen n certain and their neglect would spell the money, and as they persisted in their
Mr C. H Ross and Mr C. victim to the havoc of a recent typhoon, demand for more, gave them into custody.
namely, the Dacre Castle, whose lows the The first defendant, in answer to his! A. Tomes, members of the Copsalass |-- Mall " recorded the other day. Hap rather too much for the breadth of the Worship (Bir Melbourne) id the journey
pily, loss of life is not to be added to took half an hour. hey did act stop,
the Loss of this fine steamer. but went very stoly.
Swimming Race across the Harbour for Prizes presented by the Chian Binil,' SATURDAY, October, :-
Fifth Gymkhana Meeting,
9 p.m.-Smoking Concert at Maronie ruin. The Little Navy Party is dis-
Club, Kowloon.
credited; the mischievous protests of
TURDAY, October 8:-
4 p.m.-Chamber of Commerca Moeting so called leaders of Labour were
of Exporters and Dealers.
never more certain to be 'takes for exactly what they are worth. Mr Smith concludes with some sound observations on the position which, as we may confidently hope, Canada
Powell's The Chain Mal
*PHONE 345.
BABY CARRIAGES
COLOURED
SMART
WOOD
AND
CANE
BODIES.
UPHOLSTERY
Inspector Kerr said one could walk the distance in less than five minstes. He had received several complaints from Kowloon people, but they did not like to come to Court to prosecute. .....
His Worship: Especially ladies. They
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1912 will take in regard to her share in deden's like to come here.
GREAT BRITAIN AND THE
NAVY.
fending the Empire. If they are wise, he suggests, Canadians will insist that any contribution they offer shall be regarded as supplementary to and not MR F. E. Smith's vigorous article as a substitution for measures which on the naval crisis in a recent issue it is incumbent on the Mother-country of the "Oulooker" Ins aroused con- to adopt.. And if equal wisdom is siderable controversy at Home. It shown by ourselves we shall ask and is, says a London contemporary, in desire no more.
need of a sinall qualification, perhaps,
in regard to one point. We venture
to think that he lays too much stress
NEWS OF THE DAY,
"The quarantine regulations imposed
on the alleged indifference of the by Netherlands-India against the post of nation at large to the dangers which Hongkong have been withdrawn, bave arisen from the neglect of Radical statesmen in office to make The appointment of Mr. David Wood adequate provision against a steadily absence on leave of Mr. Arthur Chap- to act as unaenor of rates during the
FOLDING CARS increasing menace. Surely it would man, V.D.. la gazetted.
be more correct to say that there has constantly been, among not incon-
Inspector Kerr said he had sometimes had to ask for coolies to be discharged The coolies in Kowloon caused great an because the complainant did not appear. bounce.
"
The men were fined $3 ench, with the and His Worship thanked the complainant alternative of seven days imprisonment, for attending.
MILITARY NOTES.
Gazette of India,”
the
Hon.
Committee; Mr C. A. Barton secretary and Mera TF. Hough J. E. Comer, Chun Tang and Chun Ting Yuo.
test.
Previous Wipers: 1909, R. W. Mo
DB Hongkong Shangh
T. Logan (Hongkong) 3 mts. § 3/6 sec Cabe, (Shanghai) 3 rate, 37 3/5 wres, 1910,
First, R. Berthatime Sta Second, M. Crus Time 3 mts. SOC. Berthet, MacCabe and J. Brown res presented Shanghai and Claxtom, Sour and Cruz, Rongkong, field of air which bath (30 fest)
WAS
lough
Cruz took the lead from the start kept it for the first six lengths, followed close by Brown (Tine, 141, 55, 1171 The Chairman, in moving the adoption feer Orders" that a deceased member Berther,
I peticed the other day in the Volun1381. 2011) Brown gave up a
the seventh length. u
up at the end of
the Berther, who had been swimming long stry struku, chutent with fourth or fifth puition, now went up and draw, vel with Gruak In the eighth lengi ko distinct advantage Sprinting
and on the turn was seen to have Abend and
"style" down the hat they are he won In the ambient time of 3 nte desd
of the report and accounts, which of the corps had been struck of the have already been published said strength. It might have been express Gentlemen: The report and accounted in another manner, but, of course having heen in your hands for some time,
"It's a way they've got in the Army and the auditors' requirements having
and the Volunteers too it seems. been complied with, I will, with your permission, take them na rend. The past of unfulfilled hopes, for when addressed year has been one of disappointment and you at our last mesting a year ago, earnings very serious view of the frequency of sad prospects were then sub se to put such crimes, and His Lordship metod out working, which aufortenately were almost and which will, it is hoped, prove a forward anticipations of a profitable year's sentences that were thoroughly deserved
though comparatively light, the other day The calendar of the Criminal Sessions,
robbery. The jury, I was glad to see, took was much too heavy in charges of armed
Hongkong playgoers have been rew
in having fortunate during the
the opportunity of witnes Eat-class plays produced by paymedy the Company Belden Ind
Берего
first-class
Willde
pany of such
trid talent visited the East and played, such admirable Shakespears C.B.S. for placing him **Divine Sheridan and
immediately put an end to by the outbreak strong deterrent against the continuance of the Revolution, and fur full seven of such crimese months of the year, shipments of cargo were of the most fitfol and restricted cature while anfortunately there was no great rush of Chinese passengers during this period to offset diminished freights: There is little in the Accounts that calls for The following extract from
ruference, but you will notice the amount “Gazette of India," dated 20rd August, of Loans on Mortgage is considerably less 1912, is published for information → than that appearing in the last Accounts,
Medical Department.
owing to Mortgages having been paid ou, Subordinate
but since the closing of the Accounts the amount at Axed Deposit has been re With the approval of the Most Hon. ourable the Secretary of State for India, credit of underwriting account shows and the rep
invested in mortgages. The amount at
A gallant roseur was effected in the the Government of India sanation, with increase of nearly $7,000. As outlined in se been truly frsonic triumph. siderable sections of the English seaman from the Emprnas of Japan, who lewing enlaced rates of pay for thewal in our coat trade since April 1 Harbour on Septembar 10 when a young effect from the 18th May, 1919, the fol. the report there has been a considerable
heartily, welcom people, a deep mistrust of the nasal had been diving well but not, wisely, fell Military Bub-Assistant Surgeons of the which up to the present still contirass, policy, or impolley, of the present from the gangway and would undoubtedly Indian Subordinate Medical Depart optimistic views, it is satisfactory to be mbarks and, without wishing to indulge in ultra- Government. The fact that there beer drowned, but for the plucky, ment Unionist Press has never ceased to Newcastle. It appears that Delaney avistance of A. B. Delaney from H.M.S.
able to state that earnings for the first Senior Sub-Assistant Surgeon, 1st class, quarter of the present year show consider. urge the imperative necessity of main met Lenard on shore and seeing he was rating as Subedar, Rs. 110 per monably better results than for wome taining our naval position at any cost in rather a parious state escorted him on may be taken to show not that the experienced at the gangway and Lenard class, ranking as Jemadar, Be, 90 per board the Empras. Some difficulty was Senior Sub-Assistant Surgeon, 2nd Bijou Scenic Theatre, ation at large is indifferent to the felt overboard and was rapidly carried mensent.
perils of the situation, but that it is intent on learning the truth. That there is criminal indifference in some OPENING MONDAY, 23rd quarters is true enough What is worse, there is also a studied and FIRST APPEARANCE IN
from the shore. We hear the inatter-libs The above rates are, inclusive of the war púb deliberate endeavour, for party or other been referred to the Governor for trans extra pay for English qualification. HONGKONG
ends, to mislead the country. But mission to the Humang Society and hope
aleat with recnenition.
RELACITIONS THREE Navy, Blue or Green
COMPETITIVE PRICES.
TLOWER STREET.
ADA ROWLEY
ANDE
way by the tide. Although the time Bib Assistant Surgeon, Let grade, Be
midnight, and a dark and dirty mid-70 pr. meuscin
hesitation, went after the man and suc-person night too, Delaney, without the slightest Sub-Assistant Surgeon, 2nd grade; Ba,
ceeded in keeping him afoot until picked Sub Assistant Surgeon, Brd grade? Ha up by the sampars which had taken them 35, per mensem
the attempted deception, whatever Seuran Delaney plucky conduct wit
its motive, chanot be suh to have proved
Among intelligent GLADYS SPENCER people of all classes, the prevailing
Bee Hand Billa.
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Long, September 10, 1912,
Attitude towards the subject by Smith is remote fro placi
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past; and although the internat condit
immediate outlook for coast trade of Chick is still anything but
encounging than the situation would one to expect. Befor
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forged
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swim in Final.j