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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1919.
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CANADIAN SOLDIER'S
→ FUNERAL
Full military honours were accord- ed to the late Pte W. C. Lane, who died on Monday last at the Military Hospital, and who was on his way home to Canada, after serving with the Canadian forces at Vladivostok, at his funeral yesterday evening.
In memory of the Barnardo Boys who died in the War subscriptions are being invited for a Hongkong ...bed. So far, in the first week, Mrs. Pollock, the Honorary Treasurer, has to acknowledge the following:
The Rev. Gimblett, read the service C. Thorpe...
...$100 anthe Church, and graveside, and the 25 funeral was attended by a large 25 number of soldiers, including Capt. 25 Duckwood, CA.S.C., Lieut. G. C. L. 20 Brassart of the 259th Battalion 20 CE.F., and all men of the different. 10 Canadian details at present stationed 10 in Hongkong, as well as others from 10 English and Scotch Regiments. 20 "The band of the 18th Infantry
W. L. Pattenden...
Andrew Forbes............... ...**
Mrs. J. W. Taylor, ..........
Mrs. Sachse... m
Mrs. Black
Mrs. W. G. Humphreys
J. Kennedy, Gibson
F. C. Hall
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Major Walmsley
Mrs. Ritchie... 4.
F. B. Bowley
Mrs. Adams...
Miss Fairall...
BUSINESS
ÆROPLANES HERE ?
SIGNIFICANT ENQUIRIES.
Whether we shall shortly see Hong- kong business men following their calling in æroplanes instead of motor- cars is open to much doubt. Evid ently the War Office think it within the bounds of possibility
THE CHINA MAIL.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
YESTERDAY'S MATCHES.
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP, SINGLES. A. Morse beat W. E. Crocker, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3.
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES,
B. W. Bradbury and F. G. Thompson, A. H. Rumjahn and G. Manley beat
6-0, 6-2, 6-3.
CLUB HANDICAP SINGLES,""," W. W. Henderson (recs. 4/6) beat R. M. Henderson (owes 3/6), 10-8,
The Military Authorities at Home have asked the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce to circularise. Shanghai firms as to their attitude towards the adoption of the aeroplane in connec6-4 tion with their business In the Far East as soon as planes are released from military service.
This the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce did recently but we are 10 Regiment played the Dead March, not in possession of the names of-any 10 and a party of the 88th Co. R.G.A. firms responding.
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MINED HANDICAP DOUBLES.
A. D. Humphreys and Mrs. Arom Mrs. Stark (rec. 15.1), 46, 6-3, 6-3. strong (owe 30) beat A. H. Crook and
This afternoon's matches. Open Singles-Tan Toon Lee. v. A. H. Crook: Yew Man Thun v. Chua Sin Kah; F. A. Redmond v..
10 in charge of Lieut. R. F. Forbes Heads of irms with branches at
marched by the Gun carriage. The outports will shortly have the opporCarel. R. Townsend 11 same party under Sergt. J. Gilhooleytunity of visiting branches at various fired the three volleys over the outports, starting after tiffin. and grave, and two trumpeters sounded being back here for dinner. the "Last Post."
303
Total required 3,300 to be invested in National Funds.
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT
CLUB,
11
The re-sail of the sixth of the series of Club Championship races for the One Design, Heyward Hays and Gael classes took place on Saturday in a fuky wind with the results
ONE. DESIGN CLASS
Fachts
Handicap.
on Course
Finishing
Tinie
Time
The interment took place in the "Military section, which has recently been opened, in the Protestant ceme- tery.
There were a number of beautiful floral tributes, some of which were. inscribed. "In respectful memory of
HONGKONG BILLIARD
Miss Robinson and AB. Raworth Club Mixed Handicap Doubles (owe 4/6) v. Miss Gordon and Capt. Gray (rec. 15/2).
Club Handicap Doubles.-A. D. Humphreys and CC Hickling (scr.) v. Major Ardoino and G. A. Hastings rec, 2/6).
CHAMPIONSHIP.
Club Handicap Singles Class “B,” R. Wingfield (recs. 15) V. E. Lam-
The match between K. K. Leungmert (recs. 3/6).
Pte. Lane from his Canadian com-and P. A. Yvanovich, in the Open rades:" "From the Gunners of the Billiard Championship of the Colony 88th Co.,.R.G.A. with deepest sym-was won last night by Leung 750, pathy:" "From the Officers of the Yvanovich scoring 745. 88th Co... R.G.A.:" "From the Mem bers of the RGA, Sergeants' Mess, Victoria Barracks;" In respectful memory from the Non-Commissioned Officers Canadians;" "From the junior N.C.O.'s 88th Co., RĪGA.!" "From Dr. and Mrs. H. Lovett Cum ming with deepest sympathy," and others.
Photographs were taken of the M.S. H.MS. "H.M.S. grave in order that they might be Scratch 5.21.02 5.21.02 sent home to the deceased's relatives.
5.20.08 5.20.08
Alsa 'Bonita
Daphne
Halcyon
Position
Paints for race to date
5.21.42 5.21.42 D.N.S. TON
Points
"MARY'S ANKLE.”
(1) Bonita,
5
16
(2) Ailsa
3
27.
2
25
Halcyon
11
HEYWARD HAYS CLASS.
(3),Daphne
Yachts
Ursula Dawn
Lysbeth
Liza Owi
Position
(1) Ursula (2) Lysbeth
(3) Liza
Dawn Ow!
Yachts.
..Gael
Toinette
Joan
Thecla Dorothy
Aathore
Position.
(1) Gael
42) Joan
(3) Thecla
Handicap
on Course.
NWU
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Lime,
Corrected
Time.
H.M.S.
M.S. H.M.S. Scratch 5.32.04 5.3204
D.N.3...
5.33.30 5.33.30 5.41.12 5.41.12
D.N.S.
Points Points
for race
to date
6
40
4
35
14
-131
..4
GAEL CLASS.
(4) Asthore
Handicap
asino vo
Finishing
Time
D.N.S.
Corrected
NAVY AND DOLLAR.
The best breaks were Leang, 50, 46, 45, 39, 38, 37, 23, 21,
Early in January the China Mail 20, 20.
was able to announce that the sold Yvanovich, 38, 31, 30, 30, 27, 26.iers grievance with regard to the 21, 21, 20
dollar question had been redressed by converting their sterling payments
time we
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.
"R
HEREBY
NOTIFIED that a limited number MHE PUBLIC ARE
of PUBLIC JINRIKISHAS will be par into service at the Pank District from FRIDAY, the 14th instant.
B-D.-C. WOLFE, Captain Huperintendent of Police. Hongkong, March 12, 1919. *
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HONGKONG
WANTED. IMMEDIATELY Manager or Manageress." Applica- tions should be seat to The Rev. W. T. FEATHERSTONE, The Diocesan Boys' School
TO LET.
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A Four-roomed HOUSE in Euro- phreys Avenue, Kowloon.
Apply to HUMPHREYS, ESTATE & FINANCE
00., БЕО Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, March 12, 1919,
OF COMMERCE.
This game was keenly fought out and was a treat to the spectators. It a 2- to the dollar up to £300 HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER was a ding-dong kame right up to
a year, At the 500; then Yvanovich playing well commented that the Navy too were led 553-490. The play then was entitled to this concession. most exciting and the scores were learn that the Admiral C. in C. has We
SPECIAL EXTRAORDINARY again level at 600. Then Leung put been advised that the Lords Commis BEES of the HONGKONG GENERAL GENERAL MEETING of MEM on breaks of 37 and 20 and led sioners of the Admiralty are pleased, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will be 660-610. Even play: follow
etc. to make payments to such held on TUESDAY, March 25, at 3.55 ed until the scores. were 712 Dockyard employees as are in receipt.m. precisely, in the CHAMBER OF -670 Leung leading. At this of sterling salaries also at 2-to COMROE ROOM, CHARTERED BANK stage it was generally expected that the dollar up to the same limit as BUILDING, for the purpose of consider One remarkable thing about the Leung would run out easily, but for the Army. To our surprise, ing and if thought fit passing the Frawley Co., is the variety of up-to-Yvanovich scoring consecutive double and to the surprise we are sure of following resolution date plays they have got word per figure breaks pulled up and made the everyone, this concession is not fect. The uniform excellence with scores level again, 729 all. Specula for Naval ratings who are paid 500 Eegulations of the Hongkong General That Clause VI of the Bales and which all are being presented is note tion was now rife as to who would at 2/-, which is increased only to Chamber of Commerce worthy. Last night's house, and the win. The scores were 738-731 in 60% and the other half, at the amended to read follows enthusiastic way with which the play favour of Yvanovich The latter current rate which is was received shows that in the play then scored 7 and with his opponent's hardship for Jack. We hope that ittee Members, all of whom shall be public mind it is a question whether ball in baulk played a risky pot-the-will be found that the intention is any, theatrical company has ever red and left an easy opening to to apply the whole concession to all come to Hongkong which was so good Leung which enabled the Chinese men under the Admiralty, civilians all the way through, or has shown player to run out. greater finish in every detail.
The bulk of the work in last night's piece fell on Mr. W. D. Howard as Dr. Hampton. We remember him in (very differe:it parts on a former visit, Then we thought him at his best as the morphinomaniac in "Kick 1 In, but he went one better last
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TEMPLE STEPS NOT A
PUBLIC PLACE.
were
a great
and sailors alike. The concession to the Dockyard men is retrospective, from January 1.
NEW DUTCH MINISTER TO CHINA,
LOCAL. AND GENERAL.
ahould be
The Committee shall consists of
British or Representatives of British Firms, to be elected at the Annual Meeting of the Chamber, and they shall hold Office for one-year. Vacai- cies occurring during the year shall be filled up by the Committee."
By Order,qA
E. A M. WILLIAMS, Secretary. Hoogkong, March 12, 1919.
1. To receive the Report and 'Ac- ccounts of the Committee for the year ended December 31, 1918. To elect a New Committee..
When six Chinese were brought night. Mr. G. A. Forbes as Chub before Mr. R. Lindsell this morning, proved himself as amusing as ever on a charge of gambling, three of He is the most versatile actor the them pleaded guilty and the other On board the sis. Van Woerwijck HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER company has got. The "Clementine" three not guilty, stating they were is Mr. Jorikheer Oulendijk the newly
OF COMMERCE. of Miss Florence Chapman will long only looking on. The police had a China. He is a C.MG the only THE ANNUAL MEETING of the
appointed Dutch Ambassador to be remembered she acted the part strong case against them, however, so well, and the honours of the even- and things looked black for the Dutch subject who has been so HONGKONG GENERAL ing certainly went to her. Miss gamblers, when it was adduced honoured. He was formerly Holland's CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will be Valentine Sydney. also is a welcome in evidence that they
Minister in Russia and while, there held on TUESDAY, March 25, 1919, person on the stage. Hongkong playing on the steps of a Temple, did some good work for Great Briat o'clock precisely, in the CHAMUSE M.S. HMS.-H.M.S remembers her as the medium in and Mr. Lindsell immediately-rais She is an Englishwoman and a Dame BUILDING, for the following purposes
tain: He has his wife with him. oF COMERENCE ROOM, CHARTERED BANK Scratch 5.33.26 5.33.26 "The Thirteenth Chair." "It must be ed. the point as to. whether
admitted it was more acceptable to this was a public place or not. He of the Order of the British Empire. 5.36.11 5.36.11 see her in the part of Clementine's must have caused a great disappoint, 5.41.04 5.41.04 mother. Mr. Reynolds Denniston's ment to the native policeman by 1.25 D.N.S.
fine presence and masterly, bearing deciding against him. The six de 1.25 5.52.35 5.51.10 in every part he touched made fendants left the court, without being
-Points.
his work last night a complete fined, happy, but poorer by the large Points
success... Having mentioned these as sum of 53 cents which was taken for race to date. contributing to last night's enjoy from them when arrested and which ment, it seems unkind-not to go on was ordered to be given to the Poor and mention the rest, but their parts Box, so they had the satisfaction of were only minor ones. All were knowing that their gambling had quite well done. "Mary's Ankie" done some good. even if they all lost. amusing because it is so improbable.! was an amusing play, all the more their money. It is its improbability rather than the lines which the actors are given. which makes it so funny. But ne vertheless the good cast which the
The Vanity Fair Company is at company provided enabled them to
present playing in Canton. They turn flimsy material into solid fun!!
Leung Sun, an employes of a Chi-return to the Colony on Thursday and after all that is teir main obnese Sugar Refinery, pleaded guilty, and will probably give another show
before Mr. J. R. Wood this morning, here ere they leave for Singapore. to a charge of stealing seven and a
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5
41
4
7
3
20
8.
Dorothy The race for the Commodore's Cup will be sailed off on Saturday 22nd and that for the Championship Win- ner's Cup on Saturday 29th Handi- caps and courses will be published Later.
THE FUTURE OF "TEM- PORARY" OFFICERS.
ject.
MYSTERY MIXED WITH MIRTH.
We are glad to see a plea by: Professor Spenser Wilkinson, that Treference should be given in our peatwar Army to Territorial and No more can we believe our eyes, temporary officers who have dist since last night at the City Hall, we inguished themselves of active watched. o'ercome, with great sur service, over such Regular officers as prise, nucre marvels than we can have not. It is perfectly well known recell. that before the war the proportiori Nota bene. "Twas Mulini.
LEUNG SUN'S "SWEET TOOTH,"
Steamship Co has gone to Amoy. Mr. G. W. Barton of the Douglas
He will return on Sunday on the s.s. Haikong.
Mr. A. G. Gordon was entertain-1 ed to tiffin at the Hongkong Hotel to-day. He is leaving the Colony for a few months. Mrs. Gordon and the Misses Gordon will remain here.
...
3. To transact any General basiNERS.
By Order,
KA¡M. WILLIAMS, « Secretary, Blongkong, March 12, 1919.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED."
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NOTION TO SHAREHOLDERS. »
HE FIFTIETH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS
will be held at the Offices of the un- dersigned at No0N, on SATURDAY, the 29th instant.
half catties of sugar candy from his Lieut. F. Medway R.N. who was ́ ́Thẻ TRANSFER BOOKS, of the employer, who gave evidence that he in charge of the submarines bere a Company will be CLOSED from the had employed this man for over three few months ago writes from the 15th to the 29th instant, both days years as a water carrier. The Chi, Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth. inclusive. nese detective who gaye evidence It's the old story the call of the At this Moating a Resolution will be stated that he watched the defendant East" be wishes he were back in proposed that, owing to the Consulting put the bag out of the window and
Hongkong.
Committee being now made up to the then pick it up outside.
| maximum number of eight, the 'remen- eration to the Committen be increased from $7,000 to $8,000
As there were no previous convic- An advertisement on another a $15 fine or 21 days imprisonment number of 'ricshas will be put into tions against him, Mr. Wood imposed page informs the public that a limited with hard labour.
service at the Peak on Friday next. We of the nation's abler men who chose His Exellency had in party there,
understand there will be two coalies the Army as a profession was very and stared, and aniled like all the
to every 'ricaha; and the fare will be fe small. During the war, on the other rest, while one small fat man short SS. VAN WARRWLICK" the same as that faid down for chair hand, it has attracted ability of of hair, did tricks and cracked the
coolies. If the new venture provse every kind. This ability was but frequent jest.
successful more ricshas will be put zlowly utilised, owing to the profes Nota bene. "Twas Malini'
A noon to-day the Indo China into service. The C.S.P. is to be sional clique spirit, which so long)
Such conjuring stunts have nover Steam Navigation Company informed congratulated in this new departure kept the Regular officers apart as a beeu, Surpassed at any other show, the China Mail that the SS. Van as a good richa service at the Peak privileged caste, with all the impar of all the lot that we have seen Wacrwijck had not passed Waglan. will satisfy a long felt want especi tant commands and Staff appoint here's one or two we'd like to know. As she was expected at daylight she ally in rainy weather, ments as perquisites. The special Nota bene. Twos Maling... must be delayed by fog. "This is the
success of our Army in 1918 was not. He lent a banknote to a man, and end of her sailing under the British
a little due to the tardy supersession took a lemon from his now. Who flag. The war being over she will
of this bad system, and the substituis the only men who can, and dollars tion of something rather nearer the in all frnt that grows?
Napoleonic ideal of the career open
to talent, It would be a disaster, as
Malini Nota bene.
With eggs and cards and simple
well as a mistake, if this forward things, and elo a pair of wondrous step were retraced, when we come to put the Army on its post-war foot-
hands, most marvellous effects he ing But the forces working to rebringe, though in full sight be al trace it are quite certain to be strong ways stands.ERRORES at the War Office; and Lord Milner's Malini, Nota bene. successor there, whoever he may be,
He chests a little, ho admit, but Awill need vigorous backing from the so much as others do. He has outside public if he is to get the betem beaten all-to-fita. Go em ster of them-Daily Chronicle.
and you' vay-Doo,
Of Malini Nota bene.
be returned to the Koninklyke
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LAD.
General Managers," HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, Hongkong, March 12, 1919,
„SOLDIER'S WILL IN RAYME.
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take up her old run to the Dutch
My purse is empty, there's nothing been appointed AGENTS for
Sin; ·
My uniform, rifle, my pack and hit the male and distribution of I love to the next poor devil twill
Professor J. W. Hinton of Hong the CHINA MAIL" in Can kong Univerity is leaving to-morrow
But if this way. I manage clear
on the Empress of Russia for Vladivo I'll keep it myself for a suvenir, ton and the surrounding dis stock. He will be accompanied as In the form the will of Pte. S. EL REMA far as Shanghai by Mr. Hinton who | Woodburn of Wallisey, has just tricts. will then return to the Colony and been proved. He was killed in proceed to England.
France, and left £1,060..
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