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SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1919.
QUEEN'S COLLEGE PRIZE DAY.
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(Continued fram Page *.) Scholarships Ware
AM G เทพ: Septor Morrison, La Mac-ha; Blake, Taxi Wai-ying; Senior Stewart, Wong Tin-sik; Wright, Fok Chong-wa; Senior Belilica, 3. B. Abinis; to Tung, Chan Kam-man Ho Rorong Ti Tizeba; Ho Feok, Wai Tas; Junior holitics, Lan Chukmu Junior Morrison, D Yan-sheung Alfred May, Tear Hon-ki; Junior Stewart, Muk Ying-Wair H. Wing. Sung Ting low: He La. Shun-pui Ho Kwong Kong Xan-ranja: Dealy, Leung See-lap; Ralphs, Lo Laoshet Lee Hy-sun, In. Alim Khan; Grant. Hu Wa
Government Free Scholars (Full are: Chan Kuna-chuu, Hang Chi-po, lam Ming to Fal-rans. Wong Feng kwk In Tak-check, and Fung Yint-in.
Government Free Scholars (Hall) (are:] Wong Cho-chan arxi Louth Tesyer.
Cal Prize awarded in July, "1918, by the Chamber et Commerro for the best
THE CHINA MAIL..
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. deep regret that is felt at his retirement. I am mire that it is the unanimous hope of the community that Sir Henry and Lady May and their family will enjoy health and hoppincas for many years to
RESIGNATION OF SIR HENRY MAY.
A joint session of the Executive! and Legislative Councils was held in the Council Chambers this morning.
H.E. the Officer Administering the Government, the Hon Mr. Claud | Severn, Cat.G., presided and there were present H.E. the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Major- Cuneral F. Ventris), Sir Paul Chator, Sir H. de Saumarez, and the Hon. Mesara, J. H. Kemp, H. P. Holyoak, Lau Clu "Pak, Ho Fook, H. E. Pollock, W. Chatham, E. H. Sharp, E. D. C. Wolle, C. Mel. Messer, D. Landale, R. G. Shewan, AG, M.; Fletcher and E. R. Halifax.
come.
His Excellency then moved the following resolution:
ANOTHER ARMED ROBBERY.
A sequel to the most recent, armed robbery at No. 131 Shanghai Street Yaumati, was the rest of the Chiness The Executive and Legistative who was brought befors Mr. J. R. Wood Councils, assembled in joint session this morning, charged with taking part on the occasion of the resignation in it.
CORRESPONDENCE.
HONGKONG LIBRARY.
To the Editor of the “* China Mait."2
Bir.I was glad to see your editorial nate last night on our, Library and Museum, as, in fact, many of us are glad on, all sub- to sos your obiter diata fecta lately. They are so tooie and refreshing.
by Sir Henry May of the office of Sergeant Murphy, who prosseated, In support of your criticism of the Governor, desire to record their said that the shop in question did Library, you will and on p. 88 of vol. XLVIII 1917 of the Rayal Asiatio high appreciation of the eminent business in money-changing and Society's Journal the remark: sertions which he has rendered to jawellery. On the day of the robbery at regards works on Chins the City Library the Empire and to Hongkong durs pm, the accountant of the money-to town in England. The books are of Hongkong is unworthy of any third- ing his most honourable career as changing department was counting few, dirty, and worm-eater.? a servant of the Crown.
money outside his counter. Four men
Yours truly, The Councile wish to express
SIN ISOPH their sincere regret that the term entered the shop, and whilst one of them
The Fonk, January 25. ** has now been set to the long com-was engaging the attention of the rection of Sir Henry and Lady accountant... by waking
-- show
have loved so much, and have took up various positions insida, the served so faithfully, and well-shop-sny levelled their revolvers at the.
THE ENTRANTS. (Applause.)
gold beators. All would have gone well la secording the resolution, Sir Paul for the robbers, but for the foresight entered for the forthcoming Open Bil
The following billiard players have Cheter Said:
of the master of the shop, who inland Championship of the Colony to be consequence of information received hold at the Victoria Recreation Club:-
CQ.M.B
S. Barker, R.GA., R. W. W... E. to the effect that a robbery would Dearne Flack
Q. F. tion you have proposed abould have be committed on his shop, had taken the Crocker, Sgt G. Davis, RA, Sut in Misa. Diane May's health had made fallen to me nor how I value this precaution of posting a woman in the Drummond, R.G.A. J.
E. Guimaraes, C. W it possible for him to contemplate opportunity of bearing testimony to cock-left above the shop with instrucSgt. L. Goodreas, Manchesters, S. Gras. Bari, K. Higashide, Sgt. F. W. Haskings, returning here in March and it was the outstanding qualities of Sir Harry tions that she should blow her whistle Capt. E. B. Groen,
did, and the robbers flod, but not beforsone
May with the Colony which they of changing money, the others BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP.
H.E. the Officer Administering the" Government, in opening they session, said :--
Honourabla member of the Execu- War Essay submitted by a Senior Descultive and Logislative Councils: When Candidates So Yau-cheung.
the Coloby Sir Henry May left Special Presentation for proficiency and last September it was not supposed that lealership in sports: Ko Kin-fan. be would be away for more than about Special Prize The Ralphs Head three months. The great improvement Prefect Modal, Wu Min; Machell Meuk orial Prize; S. B. Ahned: Elilios Prize dor Mathematies, Lo Man-be: Hd. M.
Your Excellency and Gentlemen
I cannot tell you how proud I am that the honour of seconding the resolu-
the `commencement of
onrear as
and P. 4. Ivanovich
Priza for Mathematics (Cl. 2, Tsui - with great surprise that I received the | May, as a Governor, as a Civil Servantas BOOC as the robbers appeared. This the RG.A, S. P. Law, K. K.. Leung. W.R telegram from the Secretary of State and as a moth. I have known him of them had stolen a basket of money Neighbour: J. Parkes, A. 4. Pile. Sgt. announcing that he had accepted Sir latimately, both privately and officially, from the accountant's shop. The accused Pitt, H.E. Police. C. S. M. F. P
Civil Servant of the und boas said to have lingered CLS, M. (LG.) W. T. Youngman, B.C.A., his carried a bag to contain the wagoll RG.A, TAI Ming Tak, S. M. J.
Tatton, D.C.M., R.G.A., Pokie P.-Wong, Honery May's resignation of the office Laince
after the rest had left, of Governor of this Colony.
to have swept the contents of several monay trays before he fled. Chase as given by the shop employees and the accused was arrested nearby. The others eluded the Police and scareh made on the accused's person at the Police Station brought forth a large packet of pepper.
shsk; Areulii Composision Class 1, he Yau-choung: Arculli Cory sition Class 2 In Alim Khan; Areolli Compeition Class 9. Wei Tat, Rumjaha Pris for latera ture, Wong Tisik; Pupil Teachers! Prize. 1st year, 1 Nisan; Spele Translation Prize, tes C. Chan Leging: Sperial Translation Prize, to E. Won Tiik: Sprial for Muth (MP) Mat. ban Eingang, C. Ein
F2. Tso Tse-shek; 02, Ar Shu-y
I
It may be noted that this is the first time the Japanese nation has been re- presented in this content. Mr. Hizzahide escasped. Aia said to be a very promising player, Tha al leading players are fully re- presented. Sgt. Drummond is expected
surprise some of them.
There can be but one feeling in all Colony some 36 years ago. I have progrese and marked our minds that circumstances should watched his bave rendered it necessary for Sir Henry throughout his consistent display of May to take this course. Our those rarer qualities of conscientiousness ympathies have been deeply stirred by and of courage which cause a man to the long period of anxiety through stand out amongst his follow men, which Sir Henry and Lady May have have seen hit in time of difficulty in passed, and to that anxiety there has time of danger and in time of amoother History Prizes: Wong Tinik, S. been added in bis case the trial of being running of his official career; but I have Ahmed, S. Harlon, M. Alin Khan, separated from his work here in which never known him falter or waver, never he was so deeply interested. When he known him swerve from the course which Fock. Wei Tas, and Teung Fat-in
Composition Prizes were won by Le left he had settled the beavy programme his experience and his duty pointed out Mun-ko, F. A. Xavier, E. Hara sui of new work for this year, and was demanded by the interests committed and I have the honour and the very Undeterred by criticism great pleasure to second the resolution Plag-kongy Young Shuichig, Tses. Tsz-looking forward to returning to see the to his care.
The Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak rising shua, Chuy Wingkap. Li Hang-horn, beginning of those great developments and undaunted by obstacles be pressed you have proposed. Trang Fatig, Li Kingssteung, To Hon every direction which the war had unflinchingly forward to the end he had
interfered with,
Yen King-kui.
Jeux.
Pig-tay, Mek Tai-tin, Shi lik,
but at
all times and on
man loom
spt
Case remanded..
Sir
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in view, an end he rarely failed to achieve, on behalf of his honourable friend Dang. Tam Sin-fang, "He"Shaking, and It is always a painful moment when a A strong man makes fast friendships, and the Chinese community to sup-
all retirement of Sir Henry; the Car~]* liniversity Distinctions: Playsies. Ft. man of action has to lay aside his arms, and inevitably ineuss some bostility port the motion, said that by the EE Steamship *****800%Shu-ho Chinese For when another of great energy and
Pin-Reg. Chan Karan bu zen bas to seek retiroment. In the case sider, he commanda respect and. Sir new community lest much
uf Sir Henry May the wrench will be Henry was esteemed by the whole com- Henry had always shown much sym. lense. Hun Yu-kw, Yong Shiching, especially severe. He loved this Colony munity. To on unrivalled experience pathy with the Chinese and had. of taken a great interest in their wel Id Fonk, Tuul Trassum, Lining Yu, 20 in which he had risen from Cadet to be its of the needs and interests
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby Paising. Chan Kasi-pam, und Yan Ka-Governor; he had grown up with it for the Colony be added the natural genius fare. Sir Henry was a man of 'out informed that all Goods are being Ha possessed, the epitude, standing character and despite much landed at their risk into the Godowas more than thirty years during the most of his race. Cine Prizes senzilo, Fan Katat, momentous period of ita history and given to few, of fastening on the adversity, had carried out steadfastly of the Hestrooid the
throughout the long years of the war he keynote of any problem which out what he thought was for the good of WEAN AND GODOWN Co., Era, at Tau-cheing, E. Harun. Shu Pingkong, I had guided its destinies with rare skill feoated him; cften where others could the Colony! The retired Governer Kowloon, whence and/or from the Tso Tax-sitek, Yeung Shulching. Yong and judgment. On every side can be not seo so wisely or so wall. Mistakes possessed great intellect and a power wharves delivery may be obtained.
"Optional Cargo will be forwarded Onch, Weas Whine. Ip Ping, Fad seen evidends of bis untiring labours, be sometimes made, and who is free of will which befits the head of
It had been unless notice to the contrary, be given Priying. Chun Yuk-in.. Sg In-choung, but if I may gelent one enduring example from them, but the mistakes of a
larger than any governing body. of men of lesser calibre said of bim by the Chinese that he before. Canny Wai-a, Turg Fat-im, Toby which bis long servie here may be strong
to be remembered was a man of rare smiles," and Chak-chu. Kwong Ming-ening, 1 King remembered it is the care be devoted to those
beautifying this island aud the New and are sheung, 1 Chih-ching. Leg Territories. Time is required fully to against him where otherwise they the speaker thought that that was an exact description of that, admir Kuck Chimin, Tam Sensing. He devetop his schemes, but future genera would be forgotton sing, Chung Yinulok, Shauking tions will bless the keen foresight that
The Government records, it searched,able man whom they all loved so
well. We Cing-shum, Chan thuisit, ha designed the shady avenues, the wooded would tell of great results achieved by said the Chinese cominunity wished, In conclusion, the speaker Fook-elong, Kwok-U-wing, Wan Ytbils and the tower bordered walks. him, eminently to the Colony's advan- tning, Chik Stu-cho, Hung Twok-lea, Li When Sir Henry May returned to tags, which never came under public through his honourable friend and Po-shiu, Wan. Leg-sum, Hu Wa-van, this Colony in the year 1912 he found notice. He was not apt to blazon his himself, to express to Sir Henry and Choi King-wan, Ching Hing chow, I Taksono of us somewhat inclined to resent successes to the public eye. Silently Lady Lay and their family, their 1am. Leung Shut-too, Wong Waiching the intrusion the motorcar, but be and unsparingly he worked to preserve profound gratitude and best wishes. Chan Sai-loog, and Ink Wing-hung became one of the pioneers of auto- and protect the important interests (Applause.)
The motion was then put to the Vecineula: Prizes (Senior School) wept mobilism in this Colony and the greet committed to him and no man can deny
vote and cairied unanimously. Lua Fing-toeng. Le Wai-kwan. Ho progress that has taken place in the bim acknowledged success.
and widening of main
His Excellency, in adjourning the Shui-kvi, Chan Kam-man, Yeung Shiv. construction
ronda is due to bis desire to provide detail to the outstanding features of his Council 4ine die, said the proceedings by cheap and rapid means of transport and career. I had the boncur of doing sound motion would be forwarded to to open up undeveloped parts of the when welcoming him on his appoint Si Henry May at the earliest Colony and the New Territories, and meat to be our Governor. They are opportunity. though Sir Henry May will not be here known to all His work as Captain are the business through a car Superintendent of Police; his promotion tsun...I Po-shin, Fung wait fu/show our appreciation of lead that be of education; the impetus be gave
to
caing. Toi Tsz-shim. Fung Pui-ying, Ng Yiu-cheurg, Li Twz-ing. Pua rau Wai Nai-in, Kwok Chun-yin, Tik
Pui-chan, aml Li Shan-kwing,
Vernacular Prizes unior School 0 Ya-heung, Muk Ying-kai. Yan Fuk.
1-mana, So Yuk-chi, and Lo Jan.sz.
Tennis.-Raision Cup and Replies. V. Tvozovitch; Runner-up, A. A. Kunjaha.
The following latter has been received
by Major General F. Vantris from Lieut
C Jozel John Ward, C.M., M.P. Com
Ciaoding 25th Ea. Middleser Regiment in Siberia. I have the honour task you to convey to the ladies of Hongkong the Warmest thanks of all risks ander ny Command for their most acceptable gifra of comforts received and distributed."
There is no need for me to refer in
Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remsising undelivered· alter the 31st inst., will be subject to rent. be presented to the Undersigned, or or before the 3rd Feb, or they will act he recognized.
All claime 'sgainst the steamer mast
All broken, abated, and damaged. Goods are to be left in the Godown where they will be examined on the 31ac inst. at 10a.m.
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bill of Lading will be casatersigned
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TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
"You will find that Dick Mason is strictly on the level:
has given us by doing our best to to the Volunteer Force; his close co- accomplish what ho bas planned. operation with the Chinese community; The war gave Sir Henry May anand, later, the development of the opportunity to awaken the latent enerColong and the New Territories gies of the manhood of Hongkong. His by well planned roads and the making stirring example has made the Bong safe for the future of the Colony's that is the Yankee Way." song, Defence Corps and the Police
water supply. The Press has recently
Reserve into fine bodies of man of which dwelt on them; and your speech has He has covered them. As a Governor he made
the Colony may be proud.
Dick Mason is the character impersonated by Smile-a-
been very solicitous for the welfare of marks which will be indelible from the minute" George Walsh in "The Yankee Way"; and the scene. young men who come out to the East Colony's history and
we, beyond
to spend the best part of their lives. & ordinary measure, regret that it has not of his operations is somewhere in the Balkans. thorough aportaman himself, he has proved possible for him to return and throughout his career in the. Publie coraplete the projects he initiated and Service endeavoured to stimulate a love her in hand. for healthy sport in all classes of the
Now that "disthressful" region has been a pretty lively
community. His sympathy with the Colony, Sir Henry was ever a prominent
In the Sports and pastimes of the place during the last seven or eight years, but it never knew The latest issue of "Shipping & Eng-aspirations of the Chinese to excel în ineering" contalus, number of interesting games has been shown in his efforts to figure. As a keen racing man, a yachts what speed was until Dick Mason went over there to manage his articles on diversified subjecte, amongst provide suitable recreation grounds, and man and a golfer, he affected all by his these being The Shipping Quation of the in the reclamation schemes now in pro enthusiasm and co one better realised dad's cattle ranch, China Coast," The Chiysen Fire," "Thereas, and in the development of the how play is an assential complement to Kowloon peninsula allowance has been work and forms an integral part of our national life. His participation in our
1
Before the inhabitants realise what is happening a very Indian Industrics Commission," "Remark made for open spaces for the same motdoor pastimes wat bighly appreciated important state personage chippers-be is shipped out of the ab'o Salvage Casen," "South Son Trade," purpose.
In all efforts for the moral and and they never licked his utmost sup
country by night in a side door pullman; "an infant revolution is
"The Tata Iron & Steel Do., Là," etc..
"And what of the man himself! Of
and there are several columns devoted to physical well being of the community port. matters relative to engineering and ahlp-Sir Henry May has had the able assist
ping matters. Special mentica most be ance of Lady May. Her cheerful and the man as his friends knew him!' Of squelched; and Dick sets sail for the land of Pork and Beans made of the leading article on Chinese ready help has beet, an immerse impotus utmost loyalty, of abounding humour, with the nation's pet princess as his bride.
to every good cause. Throughout the of open heart, his friendship, once
Ship Honbandry." The Chinese shipowner war she has taken the lead in the acquired, was never cat, Adversity does not find that his investmont iz vessels
be
Or in
This, briefly, is the story of "The Yankee Way, but it is
is proring a gold mine. This is not to be splendid work done by the Queen uld not alienate it, nor differeoca wondered at after a perusal of the articleMary's Needlework Guild, and, the destroy it. In suzabine
trouble ..it could counted not the story itself that counts; it is the "Yankee Way" in fa question; and it is doubtol if Chinese great success of such bodies as the ship.owning will ever be successful anles Ministering Children's League is due and drawn upon without exhaustion owners realize the error of their ways and in to smail memure to the keen and without stint. We do not need to which things are carried out, the "pep" and speed with which esek foreign assistance and advice.
interest taken by Lady May and or the farvency of our wishes and hopes the action hurries along, and above all the fascination of George Walsh's smile and snappy way of doing things that makes this which boars her name, and which has a bare omstantly tabur thoughts William Fox Super-production a joy to all who witness it. 58 no improvement occurred in the silk already proved its great palus A market, which was exceedingly quiet. centre at useful work among women in and we trust that a happy future, free Since Jan. when 70 cheats of opium
from anxiety, lies before him and all were in stock, none had been imported. the Colony.
These who follow me in speaking to his family. His life and work
The Hongkong Chamber of Com
merce reports on Jan. 94 that up to. Dot
For jarred ginger (at $5.40 per case of
the members of
here will be perpetuated in the Instituta regarding the causes which, we under-
and his are in
It will be shown at the Coronet Theatre on Monday and the
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siz jara) the market was strong, with a this resolution and who have known amongst us cannot be fittingly desit booking is now open at Robinson's. fair demand. Cassia was quoted lower, Sir Benry and Lady May for far inngar with independently of Lady May who no business. The chief exports to that I have will deal with other aspects for so many years shares his responsibi Britain lately had been sundries, prerer of their life bere. As Colonial Secretary ity and his anceers. None met ber ves, cassia zasential oil, and feathers. during the full term of his Governship, but loved her. None left ber but was To the U.S.A. and Canada the exports during 1918 had been, in order of im can hear testimony to his keen afted up. Wo have shared with her in por ance, tin, cassia, Chinese mer personal interest in the welfare her happiness and she has shared with chandise, rice, &c. Since last report, a of every individual member of the sia car troubles. She let no barriers fait enquiry for cotton, piece goods and Public Service, and when he went on interpose between her and all around. fancy had arison. and.. small business leave be was in communication with the A sweet and gracious lady, as a Gover at advancing rates was done. Market Secretary of State on the subject of the pore wife should be, or memory and now firmer, but prices still below reparovision of the salaries of the Public her friendship will be treasured through-
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