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ut the
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the Chiness community, must have been very arfums, calling for un, common ability, patience and tact It is especially gratifying to know that on two occasions. Six Eni Ho Kai received signal acknowledgment from His Majesty the King of the appreciation of his services. Sir Kni
COMPANY MEETING.
CHIRA PROVIDENT LOAN AND"
MORTGAGE CO., LTD.
THE SHOP FITTING
ACCOUNT
FRIDÁI, PHBRUARY 27, 1914
THE RACE MEETING
FILM
JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF. Yesterday evening Lady May, the Minnes
དོན་
May, Capt. Connelly, private secretary, The sorenteenth general meeting of the China Provident Lean and Mortgage Co.,
Capt. Alison, A.DC, Mr. T. F. Bought. Justice Gompertz gave judgment lock Lut, was red this morning at the offices in the Sunsaury Court this morning is Club, and others thoroughly enjoyed
the Course, Hongkong Jocker
of the general managers, Mods, Sarwin, the action heard yesterday) brough private cinematograpli programme, which
ided, any, others out were Mesars contractor, of 2, Ship Street, against
SPORTING.
ALSOCIATION FOOTHALL
D.CL.I. Has RE ReneereR These teams are engaged in a dial. on the Military ground yesterday. Teams Division, United Services League match
D.C.L.I. Res. Fitzgerald; Baldwin.
R. R. Baerves.Townsend Richards, Hill; Smith, Miller. Jones Danes, Millard, Wilkinson, Mason, Warrener.
Referee, Mr. Wooda,
The RE started, and had to hurry back to defend in quick time, Townsend wag in oxcellent form between the uprights otherwise it might have been less than twenty-five minutes before the first goal
corner. Hardly and Bennett had pre- was registered, when Bonnets scored from
kept play in the RE.'s half and the defence had a busy time but Eardley ran through and scored the sound. A few attempts with Holmes, who was the outstanding
Ho Kai and his colleagues in. Connell Tears.and Co. Mr. G. A. Tosse pro / Choo Yon, trading as Chee, Yan Keincluded the Race Meeting Him, at tau Linton: Bartlett, Holmon, Connon; Davis, afford an admirable illustration of the Fr. 1: White, Stanley H. Dodwell art / Georgy Seoiger, of this Beke View Hotel, exhibition room of the Variety Exchange Bennett, Eardley, Tagg, Bakale, excellent qualities that have done so thru Chi (consulting committee), J. A. and J. Danckiet, of 12. Praga East, Film Company, Nathan Road, Kowloon,
*The Sport of Kings," an the raca ha much towards building up the British Young secretaegi, J. NeNeill, Ng Hon 2nd thr, for 820, balance Ind ou Empire and all that has made and first, d. d. ferler, M. Reader for plaintiff, with costs.
Tsz, M. A. Figúváredo. A. S. Ellis, E.md of alterations to shop Boding was aptly called, was full of admirable scenes taken on the four days. The finishes continues to make for its honour, its Harris, J. Toppin, E. R. D. Hancock,
Hit Lewdship in the course of his judg of the principal events, a complete impres power and its success. All will hope and C. B. Shewan
mens sill the plaintif in this case made sion of the Derby, a panoramic view of the that with more leisure, Sir Kai Ho
Thun Civiliman said: The net income contract to pua certain fiatings into stands, the arrival of the Goremor, Lady is about the game us for the pravio the house of the defendante, the May and party, the various officials and Kai's health will benefit and thus year, bon the sure theif is somewhat contract was signed by the principals the Prose but were amongst the more enable him to take some active part changed the greater partion being derived ither side. The name of the second in our civic affairs, for the Colony from the varnings of the godown has of the first detestant, against whomas being an excellent film. The achieve lofendant followed immediably after outstanding features of what was regarded can ill afford to lose one whose ex-market tus ru best, netirs, and we and he had already given judgment. Plament of the Variety Exchange Co. perience has been av extensive and ring distients to make profit-tiff's story was that be would not take the more satisfactory inasmuch the who has been ever ready and willing table naturas, The balancs at the bank tract unies the first defendant, whole length of the urgative film, well to respond to the many calls made here were paid off in the last else to sit the contract sa heing jointly ordinary camera to produce the positive.player of the match. A little later, another is ret är long standing us most of the as the reqpmible person at somebody over a 1000 feet, was passed through an by Wilkinson and Millard usually termined apon him.
six weeks of the year: The gown poible. Mr. Denckert and be moriss
as the technical apparatus had not arrived.. corner was forced by the “Dukes" and have done an active trade and have been ly signed the contract a witness
The Variety Exchange Co. have been Holmen handed the third pont. Half- the t their "full" capacity for most of Allyre looking at the contract, his Loni
kime sonre We are considering a plan ship went on, would believes that the per situated in Kowloon just over two months. fer tangisening the upper floors of the pintures were exactly the same for turning out ark on a large scale. Eight RE's made their opponents do some sona responsibla were the two signatarios, sad they have premises admirably fitted main glowne as by, so doing we enn
in each ease. I bhaye un need to say thousand feet of Alm can be dealt with a day defending. Millard and Downes on the appreciably" "inervia the revipts and mr than enver Pay interest on further more Ninn that the defendant signed in and there are over a half a million feet of right often put the "Dukas" defence in"
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOJAL- AND GINERÁL.
estoring from Canton,
and the frim ks. The feal money
I ra
riously missed assy bhances. The wind
D.C.L.T. R., 3; B.E. Reserves. (), - With the elements in their favour, the
From gunben Argus arrived capital expenditure. Of the two import. sueira way as to make the plaintiff be developed 6lim ready to be placed on the difficulties but Baldwin and listou were at pirees of property that we have had eve that he could be relied upon for market. We understand that the Com-bettybacks and kicked strongly. Aftor to deal with Jumler mortgage cho lina
the payment of the price of this contract; been'sald at a profit and the other we set the plaintiff did actually take him pay intond "doing "the whole of China, itteen minutes had pas ed the R. Ers Eighteen Chinese fparks, vaind
corner form which Miller 810, the property of the Fan Ling Golf pricu that will entail a law. We are
are in trendy about for a sale bus at- ing lible. On the face of that he and for a staro a Chinese drama with native forced a
entered into the contract in do the work actors will shortly be taken, the scenes reduced the load. The Dukes" tried
the ping kitchen. '
Mr. Gardiner inquired whether the the hills. smaller ones are closed there will comein judgment was for the full amount?
FAUXCR, only son of Mr and the late Mrs Carb, "were stolen on Wednesday from keeping these accounts open meanwhil。 f I shall givo judgment for the contractor. being laid in and about Kowloon and in to increase their lead again after this.
R."Walfour, agod 45 months.
MEMO. FOR TO-MORROW. 4.38 p.m. Challenge Cup Rugger
Mateb Cluby, Ariny.
General Memoranda.
Suepay, March 1:-
a.m-Excursion to Macao.
Monday, March 8 :--
3 p.r.- Acetions of Crown Lands at
P.W.D
WEBSEKDAY, March 4 —
Eight men were enaght in an opium divan at Queen's Road West, und stone
saw the reminder $5 each. Mr. Baadal today the keeper was tied
"The judge's summing up and verdict
|
but nanticipate wisen they and söma other
!
net profit of something in the neighis Lordship said the amount already
rhoal of 85,000. The security of all paid ($40) would go in relief. -
Solleitors: Mr. Haywood, of Mr. Iso Joan upcounts is good except in ons ins stance and this is having the attention of Almada Castro's offion, fer plaintiff;
and I am not able to say whether there the cowsulting committen mad ourselves, and Mr. F. R. Gardiner for defendants.
in the Liverpool Sack Murder Case (furthey be an eventual kas or not. The evidences was published in last night's slits have annda seyoral; suggestions
China Mail") will be found on pages 41 and 5 of this inc.
Thus Auteur Branistic ('lab's second presentation of the Fires Episodes, first
Inauguration of Fresident Woo'rownged, last Saturday, drew a crowded
Wilson. 1013.
good very appreciate hotsa. AT Theatre Royal last evening.
Tu.. March 3rd & Wen. March 4th --- HK. Horticultural Society's Flower And Vegetable Show at the Botanic Gardens.
Wen, March 4th & Thurs, March 5th :---
10 am-Auction of old and suplus Naval and Victualling Stores by Messrs. Hughes and Hough.
THURSDAY, March 5-
11.30 H H. & K. Wharf &
Godown Co. Meeting. SATURDAY, March. 14:-
Ryal H.K. Yacht Club's Regnita. 8 pm-Devonian Dinner at Hongkong
Feral THURSDAY. Biarch 19:--
Noon-China Fire Inace, Co's. Meeting,
The Chier Mail.
Hoxazora, FRIDAT, Feb. 27, 1014.
the
the heat of the coalfing vog- mitage and gemeni mages which have |been duly take note of. They recom- } petal shat ur architect's vnäuation of the company's properties he taken and that a Gamil martgrie, in a caso where the j company hohls a written undertaking ta execute such mortgage when called upon, be made out, hof this coinmitting Cught by the front guard after with the geral managers that, as these having cut desen pine trees near Conduit matters will tail expense which is really Bed, Chinese,wis armstel. He was unwary, unless shareholders wish it read on fuil nad disappeared. The would be better to avoid the
expenditure at the present time.
amcamt of his bail $10 was estreated.
Mr. Ikeda, a Japanese passenger on board the .. India from Bombay, huvi a gold watch and platinum chain,) valued us 883,, stalers from his cabin when the ship lay at muthor off the Kow
Zown wharf.
wore The report and balance sheet adopted on the proposition of the Chair man, seconded by Mr. White.
Mr. Hundeck proposed, Mr. Ellis secradled, and it wis ngroed, that Mesars I. P. White, S H.: Datwell and U Phi f. the retiring members of the conault ing commitase, he re-elected..
j
THE SOUTH AFRICAN
DEPORTEFS.
LEFT WITH “₤3 AND SA
SHIRT
When the ten Labour leaders arrived at Durban, telegraphed **The Daily Mail.** sorrespondent, they had with them nothing but the clothes they stool up in and a few belongings in handings and stuffed in their pockets. The Governinent supplied each of them with a shirt, a singlet, and pair of socks, but no more linen. . The sum of £3 for each man was given to the captain to be Landed over to the men when they reached Lundoa..
The escort released the nen from their cabins when the ship was outside the three. mile limit. They were amazed to see the
跪
TWO JUNKS COLLIDE.
Chinese Seaman Drowned.
Towards evening on Wednesday Chinese · trading junk No. 238, ́RKA fouled by another juck. number unknown, when sailing off Lang Kwo Tan. The first) unk, which carried a carg of stone, sustained damage to the extent at $200, One of the crew named Chan Kan Hi is missing and it is feared he has been
drowned.
CINEMA OPERATOR'S FATE,
Mauled by a Lion.
Full details are now available of the
tragic death of Mr. Fritz Schindler, member of Mr. Paul Rainey's cinemat graph expedition, who was mauled on Jan. 21 while attempting to photograph a hop hunt, and died at Nairobi six days
Istor.
(the day of the accident Mr. Schindler was out with Mr. Rainey vest Lake
but Hill and Townsend were in the hain responsible for keeping them out. Wilkinson fall after getting close in and
Mason was slow when a chance presented.
itself. The game finally resulted
D.C.E.1. Res., 3: R. E. Reserves, I.
Rugby Football
CLUB г. ARMY.
Thero is much speculation in sporting circles as to the result of to-morrow's match between the Club and the Army. The Clus have every hope of winning-ss they did at the last mooting. If they do, they retain the very handsome Cup, which is the prize for the yearly series of matches. In yesterday's issue we published the Club's team
Army - Full back, Snigth; 1 Backu allins, Pym (Capt.) Leslie, Baguali ; Half Backa. Taylor and Blaurora; Forwarda. Mambor, Capt. Tyrrell, Shoatur, Thick osse, Neville, Bisdee, Paske, Batson
This
son
promises to be the match of the The location is the Club Ground, Happy Vaily, and the kick off in at 4.15
p.nr.
On the rating of Mr. Ng Hon. Tz coast receding and talked frealy Amons | Naivasha. They hoped to take cinemate Service Ground to-morrow, when the Civil
themselves.
League Cricket.
C$ C, C. •. Kowloo5,
IT.E. thuéinverner, Sir Henry May,
This march will take place on Civil K.,M.G., was to have made his annual ended by Mr. Render Harris, Messrs. importion of the Hongkong constabulary 4. O'D, Gourdin and F. Maitland wore
Service will be represented by Papers seized in Johannesburg before the graph pictures of a lion brought to bay by - A. E. 0. Bird (Capesin), Á. R. Suther- at the Central Station compol to-day re-appointed auditors to the company at deportation disclose more than the Govern dogs. A lion was found in a patch of bush, and. F. A. Biden, . . Reed, Hon. Mr. bat a postponement was considered ad. | a remuneration of $160 each, visable in view of the inclement weather, The Chairman announce that dividendment expected and evidently made the Creeping closer and clarer the two men. Severn, A. D. Braws, G. R. Sayer, authorities apprehensive. military
A. E. W. Sdt, H. Fontar, fr, C. Barlow, were able to catch glimpses of the great and P. Jacks warrants are onw ready.
The last words Mr. Poatsms (the ** Jim Larkin of South Afrin") was beard to beast, which was beset by the dogs. Mr utter before the Umgeni ailed were ad: Schindler decided to ride behind the bush dressed to an officer of the vessel: We and drive the lion towards the camera, aball raise the e question of our treatment un Mr. Rainsy, who was intentį watching, reaching Capetown."
A Government contractor waY charged before Mr. Hassland to-day with canning an obstruction at Connaught Road West. Accused was permitted to put down'rubbish 15 feet wide but his heap extended to 23 feet, thus making the road dangerous to vehicular traffic. Be was fined $10.
SOCIAL AND FERSONAL.
TI
A E. Major-General Kelly, Commander ia-Chief, left for Canton yesterday on hord H.M.S. Alacrity. He returns next! Tuunday.
Second Lieutenant. H. P. Thomas, from the Unattached list, has been admitted to the Indian Army, and appointed to the October last. 196th Exluchistan Infantry, from 14th
The officer replied: "You will have a long way to swine, for this is the last South African port we shall woch."
suddenly'saw the lion's ears flicker and his head turn. He realised them that his friend had ridded right into the bush.
Rainey shouted a warning as the lion sprang out of sight. Shots rang out, and the on, untouched, fashed back upon Rainey; then, again torming, pursued the Sosing pativen who were of the white men's
party.
Ride Shooting.
TAIKOO. VOLUNTEERS.
In their Hongkong Rifl› Lesgue match
■gdinat the Volunteers on Saturday Taikos will be represented by the following, teem Heath, Simpson, Danby, Lyle, Basford Grimshaw A. Baith and Eldridge. Ber nerves, McDonald and Hill
THE EXAGUE.
"HOME BOXING.
SIR KAI HO KAI, C...
THE approaching retirement of Fir
Sir Wrra Sealed. Orderi Kai Ho Kai from participation in the
NON-STOP VOYagz de 7,800 MILER. Mr. Walton Fordhain, who was the work of the Legislative Council is a pisist with the Court Cards on their first Dr. James Cautlis, formerly of Hong-ban ander sealed orders, the details of The steamship Umgeni sailed from Dur. matter for much regret, particularly tour of the Past, died in Calcutta haptal kong, has been alected präsident of the which were unknows even to the vessel as it has been necessitated by failing the cound death in, the mall party which ciations of London,
4 the 19th inst, of pneumonia. This in Aberdeen, Banff, and Kincardine Aspers.
Schindler's horse at this moment burst As the Umgoul was practically under the
The 2nd Ba. DULL. and B.M.S. health. Yesterday H. E. the Governor left London with Mr. Warwick last your.
control of the Union Government, no one into the open streaming with blood, and was allowed to communicate with any per Rainey, snatching up his rife, shot the Hampshire have entered the league this jexpressed, in most felicitous terms, Miss Marsden Owen's death at Mainsario
sons on board during the voyage. Nuore lion point blank. On going into the barb year, bringing up the number of competing be found. Schindler lying with gierdus the regret of himselt personally and last August being the first.
land. The Umgeni had sufficient coal undan. He was conscious sind still holders of the Belilios challenge shield. pas-engers were to be embarked for Enz wounds in the abdomen, where the lion teams to eight. The Bampshire, men are that of the Council on their loss.
board to last for the voyage to England That regret, we feel sure, is felt by met with an accident yesterday. He was A Chinese carpenter, aged 32 years',
(about 7,800 miles) and she called at no game. After first aid had been rendered. port on her way.
the wounded man was taken in a special all interested in the welfare of the working ou sitne bows in course of
train to Nairobi, where, on examination, his wounds were found to be mortal, Colony. Sir Kai Ilo Kai, aa His reption at North Street, Kennedy Town, Captain,C,
The Times, in a leading article, said: Schindler maintained his courage to the Excellency pointed out, has been when he fell through an opening in the Baluchistan Infantry, after holding that Ministers, are, of course, well aware that last. Blood poisoning set in, and waa fat for fo the ground, a distance of rank for a period of nine years, has been the drastic step which they have taken followed by painless desth.--Reuters associated with the many and varied about right feet. Ho was taken to the promoted to the bank of Major Irom
cannot be defended by the ordinary lan
it is needless to dwell upon the germs of duties that fall to the lot of a member Government Civil Hospital,
January 22nd. Major Woodhouse took danger inherent in auch a situation. of the Council for the long period of
part in the Relief of Pekin in 1900, and in iz is the most artding event which has yet
deportation is not the first eve
event, although twenty four years, which constitutes the top floor of No, 15, Wallington Street. He bax just returned to regimental duty policy for dealing with Imperial questions
By Pizing open the staires do on lisapatation in Somaliland in 19024.
Occurred.
reveal our want of a common almost a record of service by an un- this! last night gained wimittance and from a tour of service with the local police which
bich affect then one self-gove ning The King has been pleased to approve official member. During those years, made off with jacket valued at 82, six in the New Territórios,
community, to raven the risks to the appointment of three new Bishops
and which Sir Kai Ho Kai has rendered the pieces of clothing valued $18 and 880 in
that want exposes us. Time will be needed to develop and to Bishop of Shefeld, the Rev. J. E. Watte the Right Rev. L. H. Burmws to be the Council and the community by a widow living at No. 33 in the same many. Another robbery was also reported
adopt such a poll
bat while we are feel-Ditchield to be Bishop of Chelmsford, and verdisteals and delicate daty the Yen. H. B. Hodgson to be Bishop of valuable aid in many directions, and aireit. The thief entered the house by
Imperial Gavernment. It only those who actually participate removing an iron stanchion in the window
in such work can fully realise what and stole clothing to the value of 855.
its conscientious fulfilment entails.
The members of the Sergeanta”-Mexx,"
G.
Woodhouse, 126th
**TRETISIES" AND THE SITUATION.
upon
te
the
<
Sp cial Service.
HOME NEWS VIA SIBERÍA.
may be prevented, we so far they St. Edmondsbury and Ipswich
ing for it, s
PRINCE AAGE OF DENMARK.
Renunciation of Highin
COPENHAGEN, Feb. G.
is the -duty of
cases of friction between the different palions which make up the
DQUET.
- Carpentier v. Kid McCoy.
It is stated in " L'Auto " that Carpen tier and Kid McCoy, both of whom have challenged Sam Langford for the title of light heavy-weight champion "of the world, will meet at Lune Park on March 14 in a mulch of twenty three-minute rounds. The ictal will, it is înnounced, subezenty fight Sam Langloed for the title.
Henry-Weight Championship.
The Nations Sporting Club recently decided to offer a purse of £8,000 for
Miss Emily J. Vemon Harcourt, sister Johnan and Langford, providing the men Empire. Cases of the kind cause incalculable of the late Right Hon Sir William Bar will box for 2500 a side. They can isah- harar, which tact and foresight in Downing-court, left unsettled property valued at have a third share of o picture money Prince Augs of Denmark, who has mar-street might do much to prezent. To enumerate even the most impor-D.C.I.I., held a whist drive in their Maried the Italian Countons Calvi di Bor-
£7,253. Testatric bequaithed her estate tant duties that Sir Kai Ho Kai has Isat night. A large number, attended, 39 goo, has renounced all rights of success.
to her nephew, Mr. Lewis Varnon Has The purse to be divided into 60 per cerste for the winter and 40 for the favor, or taken part in while a member of the tables being compied by the players. tion to the Danish Throne for hitonelf
70 per cent, and 30, or the winner to tako all. The offer remains open Hill, [R. Q. M. Bergt. Kiljött was the M. C. and mud his muccessors, tlso his style of. Hayal Council would necessitate a very
President Wilson has sunounce that be March 2. Langford's manager has the prizes wore handed to the following Highness, Hing Christines hus resolyod
will use every legitimate influence at his long, albeit a very interesting, narra-LadiesLet, Mr. Wall; 2nd, Mrs. Tonsford ut the title of the Prince and his wife
disposal to secure the repeal of the class tion of most of the important events 3rd, Mrs. Tabb, Hidden number, Mrs had be Prince wid Princes dago of Den-
in the Panama Canal Act exempting Ameri CAN COSA) WÍSY Tessala from the payment of in the history of the Colony during a Ellutt; Booby prize, Mr. Pile. Gentemark, Count and Countow of Bosonborg. period envering nearly half a century, Lat, Mr. Jude; 2nd, Mr. Shirly: 3ri, Mr. that their successors all only be
A. Smith 4th, Hr. Paye; Booby - period during which, as His
Mr. Edmundi
has
Excellency stated, “The trade of the Cology increased enormously, its boundaries been enlarged, pesti leuce has necessituted stringent
priz
Count or Countess of Eosmbory, without the title of "Prince or Princew. The
TREATMENT OF CANCER.
Radium Cure Falls.
accepted the terms.
A clan of London just been asked to
Here're The three blahop Card: wars, in need of a The rextreme heat
Mr. B. G. Bremner, the New Jersey Youlg schrile, are now staying in Moroche Congressman, died hers-to-day. Mr. Some details were called from New York Kikuyu
of the large aeroboat now under construc with the Prince's uncle, Prisca Joan Braniner had suffered from were instion with which an attempt is to be made Thu action brought by Mors. Hazry d'Orsas, Duke of Guise Daily Toledom which had caused his case to be foundland, to the Irish amat l'he cost of
to zrove the Aplantle, from St. John's New Winking and Company against things raj
egarded no hopeless, but Dr. Kelly, tho the machine is anticasted at £10.000. Mr. firm to meover, 81,000 for affegod brosch
bel Wanamaker who is organising the renture, of, s contract to wo umbrella purts was mentioned in
on and fuckde in SummaryCourt.
Gompertz staling
legislation to preserve the public. health, worest and disturbs China lins rendered nece
ensures for the
ution
notod radium operty exp Leonikloot of s
districts