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General Memorands:
1 FRIDAY, October 18:-
3.10 p.m.-General Meeting of Sest holders and Subscribers of St. John's Cathedral in City Hall, 9.13 p.m.-Variety Entertainment and Musical Play. The Cook, as Theatre Royal, City Hall.
SATURDAY, October 19:--
NEWS OF THE DAY.
On the book page of this issue will found some interesting noves itèma.
A Billard Handicap Tournament will bo bold the Grand Hotel shortly. A on the back page of this isso.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
A marriage has been arranged to tak place quietly at Harrow in December between Mareon: (Gaalic) Hutton Potts. second daughter of Mr. William Huiton Potts, of Hongkong, and the Bay, WIN
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1918-
MACHAMENGO Wes v. R.l
The uploadick bowling of Taylor for Craigangawer was feature of this friendly autob, played on Saturday. His', nine wickata were obtained in fiva ovary and Ive ball at the very small cost of twenty runs, At Kowloon on Saturday the Kowloon and the whole side was dismissed for 46
KOWLOON R STATE AND DEPARTMENTS.
notice pegarding the entrice will be found Ham Hilton Wright, cidest son of Mr. 100. best the Staff ami Departmenta by Craigongower soon, mò to work on the coupe.
man who was attacked by another yesterday with chopper was so badly injured that he had to be sent to bre ant, but he has not yet boen arrested.
William Wright, of Clifton, Bristol, and Assistant Master at Wallington College, Borka.
55 runs, the scores being 100 and 150.pilation of a big wonen. L.A. Ross, their deceased are sadly guilty of lack of
For. Kowloou; who batted first, Lieut. first man, had made 59 before he was dine filial piety. And so the list of causes
Wiltshire compiled a nice 38, and Curwen missed, I Y. Braga, who anocnedød, his and Mackenzie made a good stand for the compiled 34, and R. A. Calvalho made s go on Next the danger of these places is referred to. It seems that
eighth wicket. Kirby took three wikabine 37. With only night Wicket dorë in some cases, at least, the coffins have fallen to pieces, endangering the /pital. The police are seeking his assail- Ceylon newspajeof asserts that it is almost for 17, and Shipkan two for 15. The Staff when the innings was declared Craigans
and Departments could not withstand the gorer had 250 on the board. Boore -- Kowloon bowling and fielding, and but for
Colline b Braga J. Major Taylor's splendid 81 would tare done very poorly. Captain Wood took door and Evans two for 15. Morgan b Tayler Scures --
KOWLOON.
A Ceylonsse in Tugland writing to a Battled that Sir Sydney Olivier is to be the next Governor of Ceylon. He is a broad. health of the living. On the whole the research into the matter has H.M.S. Talbot, with relief crews for minded Laboral, and is said to be a Fabiar revented some strange facts, and the Cadmus and Clio, and a half crew for Sir Sydney Olivier was appinted Governor these facta cortainly call loudly the Tamar, was expected to arrive here of Jamaica in 1907, just at the time when for some reform. What is to be about noon to-day 11.M.S. Robin came Sir Henry McCallum esme to Ceylon: both inte the harbour yesterday, and the 8.M.S.nclude their respective periods simultane- done with the two thousand coffins, Tigar arrived from Foochow this morning. ously. Sir Bydney Olivier now receives N. L. Railton, e Maj. Taylor, b Foster
alary of £6,000, while the Governorship of that are now in residence is not
6 woman living in the vicinity of Ceylon is worth £7,000, which is
promotion. He lisa, a long persons! stated, though it might be inferred that they will be dealt with first of Pottinge street has informed the police experience of the Colonial Ofice baring
quite that yesterday fast called at her house. Chief Clark there for quite all Anyway, the order has goue and asked to be allowed to take out bereansiderable time forth, that in future those who put child, under the age of a year, to buy. their dead in these "cities" are to be some She consented, and the man disapare with the Infant," and allowed one month only to find as me ben teen tince. grave, lucky or otherside. If at the
9.30 p.m.-Ministering Children's Les satisfied themselves that things are in
police by max living at To Kwa Wan near Kowloon City. She states that at eight ofulogk on Saturday night while she and her grandant were in the house two men forced open the trapdoor, entered,
six months to an examination of the
ADMIRAL SIR A L. WINSLOE.
The last London and China Express "* to hand saysAdaniral Sir Regineid age of 65, and will accordingly be placed en the retired list. In consequence Vice, Admiral Sir A. L. Winstoe in promoted to admiral, Rear-Admiral feel Burney to vice-admirs), and Capt. H. H. Camp
EXTENSIVE HONGKONG FIRE.
►
Honge Bart Ont.
SAM
Pegg
W. T. Elson, h Riley D. D. Beans, a and b Foster Pegg "EB Wiltshire, o Watts, b.Shipton K. Macaskill, o Watts, b-Shipton P. Wilkie, a Watts, bring Capt. Wood, e, MoClelland, b Foster
Pegg
W. Curren, cat, Walts, Kirby C. Hodgen, Lb... b Kirby.... N. Graucher, Lb... b Kirby
DJ. Mackenzie, not out
Foster Pegg Daris...
Extras
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Campion a Nosix b Taylar Pearson sub b Taylor.. Brown Taylar
0
Humbire Noria b Taylor
Graham b Tayler
10 Miller & Tyler
Brows.pos out...
Regan b Tayler
Fimblott b Tayler
Extra
B
se
CRAMINGOWER.
LA. Rose & Grahazab Pearson... W. Rose Brown by Champion, Sa 11 J. V. Bngs'd Peiramisen ja pin EL Brags or Collion b Pearson...
...155 R. A. Carvalho a Pimblott b Brown.
H... Taylor & Campion.
C. Johnstone Brown h Campion
Total
HOWLING ANALYKIN,
#
...10
0
39
J. D. Noris not nuk
C 0
20
F. Remedios ↳ Campion...
Y
0
28
D. Kharas did not bet....
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2.4
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28
0
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The Police did very well against the
Riley ... Shipton
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STAFF AND DEPARTMENTË,
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end of this time, no one appears to Ang balu: kan bren told heCurtance to-day (Supt. 20) attains the claim the coffin, the police authorities will themselves take the matter in hand, and bury the dead in spot arranged, but a careful list will be
took hold of her. and without giving ang bell to rear-admiral. retained for the inspection of those
explanation of their ant, threw her out who call, and who may wish to ef the window. Robbery was evidently exhume the coffins, for reburial in at the object of their visit. for they took that be deemed more satis thing from the house. The woman was
muy spot
not seriously jud. factory. Further, it is laid down that
A fire which caused a considerable Sir Frederick Lugned, the late. Governmount of damage pegurred in Hang- there is to be complete control by the
nor of Hongkons. left England on 18th Long during the curly hours of yesterday police as to what goce on. When a
lto. for West Africa bearing two com- Loming, when a number of shops be- Rer. Foster Pegz. b Macaskill
Ito. Hooper, run out coffin is placed in the "city," a re-mixxis, those of Governor of Northern
tween 62 and 70, Bonham Strand East, Pte, Riley, e Elson. b Wood... ceipt is be given, and the coffin can- and Governor of Southern Nigeria. It is were more or less destroyed. It appears S. Sgt. Kirby, b. Macaskill not be taken out till the police have understood that he will devote the next that the outbreak was first noticed about. M. S. Davis, o and b Wood
one o'clock in the morning by the look. situation in the Protectorates, and in the
cut in the watch-tower at the fire station, so that by the time the alarm could be raised the condagration had already got a good hold. The fire brigade turned out the two Nigerias.
with great promptitude under Chief In- spector Baker and Assistant Engineer Mr. F. 5. A. Bourne, CM.G. Lasse; and all the men svailable in the issued a proclamation. It may be Assistant Judge, H.R.M's Supreme Central District-about twenty-were re- Court, Shanghai, mul a jury, worn again said that this reform is greatly needel occupied on October in the hearing of quisitioned to fight the fames. The fire- Entries close for Srennd Division of H.K. It is certain that the custom is inimii-claim for damages in the sum of Tls., on reaching the spot with the motor cal to the health of those who reside 6,988), brought by Mr. Frank R. Enden tender, found that the fire was central. against Mosers, Gamer, Quelch and Co.,fised pin No. 06, Bouham Strand East, A in the vicinity of these "citics of the proprietors of Gerrard's Wins House. ho occupied by Wong Sai Cheung, a er. The building, which is a three-storey dead." It seems also a foolish custom After cutsiderable evidence had been jos-paper, stationery and fireworks donl- Capt. Wood"
ot, was totally enveloped in fames, and aud one that should be disconnten-board plaintiff was awarded Tis 2,500
and costs.
it was not long before No. 68, next door, enced in every possible way. Most
The local firm of Garner, Quelch and
was also taken hold of by the fames, and that these people believe in reganic, has no connection with the Shangaearly everything of value in this house to the burial of their dead is incapable hai frm of the same name.. of anything like proof, and, those who have read a little and have examined
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8 Paar and Fals at Voluntes Bond-order, but in any case everything must course of his tour Sir Frederick may and 9p.m.-Smoking Concert at Basenie be done within the month. The men of elaborating a scherae for the 9.13 p.m. Variety Entertainment and Superintendent of the police, there-amalgamation under one government of
Musical Play, The Cock,' at Theatre fore, has not only given orders to the Royal, City full.
men under his control but he has SUNDAY, Oct. 50
"
Aa.m.Excursion to Macao.
"MONDAY, October 21-
Trafalgar Day (1805).
Assos. Football League.,
TUENDY, October 22:-
3.1.Property Sale by Mr Geo. P.
Lammert
WEDNESDAY, October 29:-
Nano-Cantor Insurance OfEco Meeting
of Shareholders.
Khi Chia Hun
Ge given at the Seamen's Instituts to A capita night, commencing at 8 o'clock. programme has been arranged, amongst these who are contributing, being Curpl. Regusts, Mastar H. Day, L. S. Morrow, writer W. Cruss, A. B. James, Trampeter Miller, R G.A., Faumes, ILLI, Stoker J. Harris, Kosson, R.M.L.L.. L. Stn. Neal. Gproer E. Smart, Mr Bartholquiew
also had been destroyed before the bri-
E an
Capt. Lampkin, 1 b.w., b Curwen Maj. E. F. T. Taylor, e Macaskill, S. Sgt. McClelland, b Wiltshire ... Pte. Shipton, Lb.w.. b Wood
La Corp. Watts, clean, b Evan S. Ms. Tooker, not out...
Macaskill
b
Extras
Total (for B wkts-)
Police Civil Service
o Civil Servants on Saturday, thanks chiefly
to the god form shewn with the ball, by LIIospector Karr, who lowered sight of the Service stamps at a cost of Arona. The ...Police did not make much of a show with O the bat and hat trick performansé by Witchall added to their discombure." 2 Winchell's six winkets were were obtained for 26 runs, and McKay's two for & Scores:-
13
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10
...100
Th *.
CIVIL SERVICE.
F. A, Biden'b Kerr.....
W. Hamilton b Keer
R. C. Witchell Kerr
J. McKay e Burlingham b Kerr...
Extran
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Total...
BOWLING ANSLYKIN.
0.
10
4
24
10' g 26
R. C. Barlow Lb.e. b Grimmett
Evans...
13
2
J. W. Leo Jones Grimmett
Curwen
3
19
1
Lt. Wiltshire
3
0
13
P. Phillips e Grimmett b Kerr
Cricket Interport Trini.
W.-A. Wilson b. Kerr
H. Ellis & Grimmett h Kerr...
W. Edmunds Kerr
EW. Dawson not out, ...
Total POLICE.
Woodcook b Witchell Barlingham e Wilson b McKxy McLeonas b Witchell Booker & Batlow b Witchell. Grinmotte Wilson h. Witchell.
Cooper Witchell.... Fitt b Witchell
The second concert of the sewon / Ends could get properly to work. No. 69 MB R. U, HUTCHIMON's 'SIDE v. Ma C. 1.
is a Chinese medicines and catables store
TORNER'S SIDE.. and it was chock-full of material that
The two days interport trial match of would soon fall so easy victim to fire. tosma of 14 sido on the Hoogkang The houses No. 64, 63 and 60 were all Cricket Club ground gave another in damaged to a certain extent, and the fireman, owing to the style of archites dication on Saturday of the dearth of ture of the houses had the greatest dif. good bowlers. The game was a poor on
a contest, for it served Acuity in coping with the conflagration, considered x About eight lines of hose were got to work merely to show the superiority of the Street, and Jervois Street, some being Hutchisca's side went in first, and in an Fowler b Wilson from Ikonham Strand, East, Cleverly batting over the bowling. Mr P connected with the street mains and the innings lasting exactly three hours pat Kerr not out others with the fire flost in the harbour; together just throw short of three centuries, Clarke e Hamilton Edmonds the flout supplying water to the engine Had they declared with about a couple of
only one engine being, used.
hundred to their credit the other side The fire raged furiously for about two might have had just a chance. As it was hours, and there could be heard occa
And "Professors Nerordonskorith and Buckenscratchitt." The chair will be taken by Lieut. B. J. R. Scott. R. N. whilst the pianists will be Ralph, H.Bf L.L., and Master W. Tooker.,
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
Science.
Kings Wilson b McKay
Extras
Total...
RUMOURED ASSINATION.
Of Canton's Polica Commissioner.
Hosakang,· Monday, "Temarx 14. 1919. into the question of Fung Shai know that of all superstitions this has least ground in reason, and yet has A NECESSARY REFORM:
done untold harm to the people of Most globe-trotters who visit Can- this great country and chained time, ton, make it their business to visit in various ways. Fortunately for "The City of the Dead." It is con-them, these superstitions are rapidly sidered one of the sights." I losing their hold on the better classes, 'appears that this attraction will soon and it is only a question of time, follow sonic of the other curiosities of when most of them will disappear | that ancient city, and be no more. altogether. The affair in question Anyway, the police authorities have will assist matters, and we congratu- set their eyes on these strange "cities," late the police that they have the Major H. F. T. Fisher, Army Sez.sional loud reports, donating the exple they had only half an hour at the wicket, and have been making some inquiries sense and the courage to tackle what vies Corps, who returned to England from wion of packets of crackers. The noise in feiling light; it is therefors not
It was rumoured in the Colony this in regard to what they contain and has been an immemorial usage, and Hongkong some two years ago, has re-created by the falling of burning doors surprising that in this time three wickets tired on retired pay. Major Fisher will and inasonry of exirse awakened the surfall cheaply. The large score of Mr the number of them in Canton. The without doubt they will in time re-to remembered by many in Hongkong rounding neighbourhood, and it was not Hutchison's side is sufficient comment on morning that Chen King Wah, the Foliad figures published are somewhat start-move it altogether. For the present, on account of bis interest. in Christian long after the fire was noticed that great the bowling. As to the batting, mention Commissioner at Canton, lind been shot, crowds of people began to congregate should be made of a mighty his by, Lieut. But so far we have been able to obtaiḍ ling, and, if reliable, quite unexpected. we suppose, for the convenience of
around the adjoining streets, despite the Williams who from the patilion end any confirmation of the report.
Mr. Chen was a frequent visitor to In the first place, the number of these some of the people, coffins may be
The death is announced of Mr. Pedro early hour of the morning. Although Yocked a ball from Bird right over the "cities" far exceeds what even a
placed in these places for one month. Nolasco da Silva who had for many years Nos. 66 and 68 wore nearly cutirely de troes by the Naval Yard. Fowler led the Hengkong and was here, as recently us
taken a prominent part in the public molished, the fire brigade was successful way with boundaries, his 3 including no Saturday. resident would have suspected. There The time allowed is so short, that this affairs of Macao. For the past, thirty by dint of hard work in preventing any fewer than eight. The fielding wight, have are no less than thirty-five of them in will in itself be a blow to the custom years he was a public official, journalist, serious damage being done to surround Canton and Honam. The number of
and president of important public in- ing property. By about half-past three stitutions, notably the Municipal Council, the fire was subdued and the brigade was coffins deposited in these curious
the Sants Case and the Association for able to leave after what hart been a strenuous early morning's work for there was a good braere at the time, and they the Promotion of Education. He
did well in not allowing the flying sporks. seventy-one years old.
An already notified us by Reuter, the to do a greater amount of damage.
Fortunately, no accident has been interesting engagement is announced of Llouisnaut-General Sir B. 9. §. Baden- reported up to the time of writing," al Powell to Miss Olave Scames, daughter though it is stated that over a keen Rigg Parkstone. Miss Soames, who is and to escape by dropping down a rope, 23 years old, ie tull and slim and a na passage by, the stain was impossible. B. Reed Christian b Warbiston brunette. She and the Chief Scout, who It has not been found peasible up to the S. Moore. Hapcock b Saget. is 54, first met on a liner on which they prescot to ascertain the amount of dem Hou Mr. Severno Bagnall b Sayer.... were both going to the West Indies. ago censed, but it will run foto many RP. Thurriplo e Sayer b Christian
thousand dollars. The origin of the Bra Cuph Tavernor t Christian... The funeral fook place on 20th ult. is a mystery, and no satisfactory ex. H. Bodwall not out
Extras nt Highgate of Mr. Peter George Laurie, planetion of its cause could be ascertain-L. & G. White 6 Christian F.R.G.S., who died on 16th it. at bined. It is understood that some of the Essca raidonco, Horon Court, near premises were insured against damage by Brentwood. Mr. Laurie, who was 14, fre. was present in the Crimes during the war, The following is the programs of the accompanying his two brothers, who were Fong Shui and Necromancers have Organ Recital to be given to-morrow after- officers. He also visited India during
places, further, are beyond what conld be expected. They are reported to umber no less than two thousand four hundred. When an attempt was mude to trace the relatives of these relics, those who undertook the tak
altogether, for if friends can place their coffins in these "cities" for
month only, they will soon see that it is hardly worth, their while to place them there at all
TYPHOON WARNING.
WEB
been much better than it was. Soutes
PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
The Annual General Meeting of this ...12 Society will take place in the City Hall at
ME R. O. CTCHISON'S ŠIDR. Capt. R. D.. Crawford, B.G.A., e Sayer
b Christian Corp. Dempsey, KO.Y.II., rte Hao-
hct b Bird C Clarke b Bird
E. A. Fowler a Joseland b Bagnall A. E. Gillingham Warburton b
Christian.
were altugether baffed-In regard to The following telegram war received of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bosmes, of Gray | Zokis who were in the top floor of No. 66 ) 2:0. Hutchison e Bird Joeland
from Matile at the American Consolate General this morning at 8.30-
Manila October 14,
many of the coffins, no one could say who placed them in these des- positories, and now no one can say Cycloan or Typhoon B. V. of Gusm
developing who their friends were, nor where the The following telegram was received nt
10.10. relatives side. The usual excuses
Grelone or Typhoon E. of the Visayas are offered by those who have search-Islands moving W, or W.N.W. ed into the question, and they are
THE EDWARD DISPENSARY, reported to be mostly connected with
O. KAMMING & Co., LD. Chemists and Druggists.
GREAT REDUCTIONS IN
E PRICES. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY
DISPENSED,
Pars Drugs, Patent Medicines, &c.
824, QUEEN'S ROAD, HOXOKONG.
Hongkong, July 23, 1912,
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superstition, though not altogether.
ORGAN RECITAL.
the lion's share of the credit for the noon in St. John's Cathedral com ending the Mutiny, and then spent some years condition of things existing. Those at half past five who are mixed up in the matter can L. Pasanglis not decide upon a lucky grave, and
in Chino, wlure he promoted and largely Bachemtributed to the Clins Punch.
du, 12. Air..." Elear ye, Lamel...Mendelssohn.
Mrs Bowen,
so the Necromancers drag on the 3 Cunn Search, in the hope of securing further foes, till at last both parties are fired Tone Picture
of the whole affair, and so the collins are left there to rot. Some are the relatives of those who have gone abrond, and those at home are dila-
Schumann Night". Eary-Elext
Hynin 477.1
Fire at Pokfulasta.
Lt. N. J.Williams. Jesland.
LE Christie
Bird
N. Jomeland:
Bell, B.G.4 Warburton Bayer!!).
SZTEN MATAHIKOA BUENT DOWN. The fire brigado had a busy day yester day,, for at ten o'clock they received second summons, to an outbreak at Few We regret to announce, anys tha alam. They set out with the motor GB. London and Chins Express, the death tender, but on their arrival found that of Streuthard on the 18th Sept. of Mr. Chere was little for them to do, fue in reorge Frederick Johnson, laby socrotiry fammable buildings in which the fire of the Peninsular and Oriental Storm was located having been almost destroy. Sendaisach. Navigation Company, aged 63 Jears. Mr sd Beven mataheds opposite the Day Johnson had passed all his career in the Farm prenises with their contents werd Company. In 1873 he went to Hongkong completely destroyed At one time the L Hi and subsequently held different arencies blaze threatened to orient to the Farm
this of the company in Chin and Indis, and premises, the famen being carr
but fort than became agent at Adun, a post he diretion by stron ocoupled for a number of years. Fornatoly
5. Sin and Churos Praise that the Lard": Mrs Bowen. Buster E. Martin, Master A. Martin. Master Hurle
Master Edser. Mrs Goldsmith. Mrs Main:
MET. Best.
Typhoon Guide wulting the Lupe that their old
richer relatives in foreign lands will 8. Excerpt (The Drown of Germatt) sond hume nisney and undertake thol.
duties belonging to the clan, and the During the singing of the
20 centa
burial is usually, unattend al
In
con wil lo mado En ald expennes of the Cathedra
E. Eur. Aden he came back to the-Londen, sarigade And became head of the freight depar eneralment, and in 1891 was appointed, soute-
M. M. Mane & White Capt. H.
(Corel Tagers
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2
3.15. ron. on Monday next. His Ex- callency the Governor (Patron of the Society) will preside. The meeting will be followed by
the Brat practice of
** Marry England," the work chosen for production
attle Bit concert of the coming seat. Subsequently, choral practices will be held an esch Monday at 6.31 pm. during the sonia The Committee will be gled, te hear, without dairy, of any wishing to take part.
HONGKONG'S, NEXT REGIMENT.
The 2nd Battilion Cornwal infantry,hiah jo nosing from Bloem fontein to Hongkong to replace the Battalion King's Own Light Infantry ways the Naval and Military correspondent the
of the London and China Express
old 46th, regiment. It was formed in 174173 in the North of England, and