MAGISTRÁCY."
IMR. G. N. ORME'S COURT.)
THE IRISH "OF IT.
of the Home.
Edmond Sheehan, Irish seaman, was this morning, fired $5 for disor derly and riotous deportment, at the Sailor's Home, and with using pro- fane language towards Capt. Milroy Inspector Macdonald informed the Magistrate that the language used by defendant was most disgusting, and complainant had to send for the police. When told to desist at the station he had taken no beed.
Defendant admitted the charge and
expressed his sincare regrets for the incident. He said that the men at the Home were giving a send-off to some seamen bound for America, and he had taken a drink too many.
In imposing the fine his Worship warned defendant against repetition of the offence.
THE LEGATEE.
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any
latter's death it passed to him. Two months, with four to rs stocks.
SON. INCRIMINATES FATHER. Andrew Craig Main, seaman, took over the stewardship of the Naval Canteen on the 1st of April. On Sunday morning, when checking the canteen takings from a chest of drawers, $208 was found miss ing. The movement of the son of a servant employed in the pre- mises excited his suspicion and on questioning the boy, the latter melted into tears and said that it: was not he but his father who had taken the money. Questioned, the servant's wife admitted that he had given her $60, with which she had bought jewellery.
"CORRESPONDENCE.
OUR WAR MEMORIAL.
To the Editor of the "CHINA MAIL-"]:
THE CHINA MAIL.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
г. A. REDMOND AND A. MORSE WIN THE ULUB HANDICAP
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DOUBLES.
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ST GEORGE'S DAY.'
(Continued from Påga 5.)
THUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1919.
of England, Mr. E. . Anderson. H.K.C.C. TOURNAMENTS. SILDE Life and Death" and "Es pianaticis (Callridge Taylor), Mr. A. D. Keigwin and 3. G. Dumbar Grimble was at the piano. ton also contributed.
Mr. Geo.
- CONCLUDING MATCHES
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DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP. Final between N. E Kent and
WEATHER REPORT.
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours eating at 10 am to-day, 0.00 inch. Total ince January 1st, $.29 inches, against an average of 10.28 inches.
Forecast for the 1 hours ending st
noon on thos
1-Hongkong to Gap Rock, E. winds, moderate; fair.
-Forces Channel. N. to B. winds, moderate...
April 4. 194. Tim-No returns was to be deplored that the Press;
ARRANGED.
frem Japan and Vladivostock. Pressure at any mate a part of the Fress.
has decreased alightly at Shanghai and had to sonte extens attempted to
The party dispersed about 11.30. There was a fair crowd on the poison the shind of the Colony THE SERVICES ENTERTAINED standing matches in the HK.C.C.where; it appears to be highest over the Weather permitting all the out increased slightly to moderately elas- Sir-The time, is drawing near Cricket Ground last evening to watch when a decision will be reached on the final of the Club Handicap British people they believed in giving short account of the aftercona nearly date. Particulars of events and against the Governor-designate. As Yesterday the Chika Ufall give a Tournaments will be played off at an
Fastern Sea. this subject, and of the various pro and . Morse (owe 4:6) versus Lieut. very in a chance first, and they testimons in the Victoris There dates follow:
Doubles, played by F. A. Redmond posals before the Committee I trust that the one to make a substantial Col. Crisp and Capt. Murray (scratch). believed in giving the Governor Last night in the Victoria Theatre grant to the dependents of the men
The play was poor most of the gate an opportunity of carrying here? was
comedy kitems pro- who have fallen and to the men who time. Remond played far below his on a adminstration, and of me which was very popular. A F. A. Redmond versus Captain H. E. are partially or permanently disabledusual standard and this can be said grasping the problems which usise se programme assisted to nuke Murray and J. S. Jennings will be and their dependents will receive of the others too, with perhaps the after due consideration and after due to the rening very enjoyable. Mr.played on Friday, April 25. their favourable consideration..,
qualification that Murray, at times, consultation with those whom they Dowley, Major Huntmond, Curison
MIXED HANDICAP DOUBLES. Sergt. Major Hale and others did got in some very good shots. Pro delected. (Applause.) bably the state of the ground was
H.E. Mr. Claud Severn replied to Eleir utuest to provide the men with
The semi-final between A. Morse partly responsible for this as it was toust in a very humorous style, everything needed to enjoy them and Mrs. Black (rec. 3/6) versus 4: wet and slippery and the players had said he was overwhelmed by what elves and were quite stoessful.D. Humphreys and Mrs. Armstrong difficulty in keeping up.
Fuel fallen from the lips of Mr. Hedy Refreshments of all kinds were pro owe 30) on Saturday, April 26.
uk, concerning himself and the gher yided with extreme liberality.
The final between the winners of pests, and he could only suy Me. G. C Moxon, one of the hard-above and C. Thome and Mrs. Drea" "Thank you." hut been bestowed upon
The praise that est workers male aspects in the per (rec. 3,6) un.Tuesday, April 29.
cuts of which he said that now the
SINGLES HANDICAP "A" undeserved. (Cries of So, war had been bought and wou and 3.6) and L. Forster (rec. 16) on The final between A. Morse (rec. He thought that Sir Charles the Genics had taken the count, Monday, April 28.
his frien the North, where he had ciated what they owed to the fight- Britons at over the worl appre-
I have discussed this matter with a certain number of people and whilst some are wholly in favour of the propcaal others object to it on the ground that:-
.
(1) It is a matter for the Govern.
ment, or that
rial,
(2) Its a proposal for a War Charity not a War Memo- whilst others have asked if there is any necessity for funds to be donated as proposed.
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him
who came
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A PRISONER'S DEATH.
Open Singles Championship-Chal-
The Challenge round between Ng
Hongkong and Lamecky. The smas 1-South coast of China between No. 1
South coast of China between Hongkong and Hsian. The same No. 1.
ROYAL OBSERVATORY HONOKONG. DAILY WEATHER „
REPORT.
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"APRIL 24, 1919...
Wind
Station..
on Wednesday, April 30. Challenge Round.
Open Doubles Championship-
the Challenge round between Ng On Friday, May, 2. will be played
(holders) versus the winners of Kent Sze Kwong and Wong Po Keung and, Redmond versus Murray and divostock 6. Jennings. being played on Friday.
Nomero April 25).
Tokio
Hakodate
At the conclusion of the Challenge Rochi round of the Open Championship Nagasaki ........ doubles on May 2, all the tournament Kagoshima."
prizes will be presented.
- ARRIVAL OF H.M.S
"CARLISLE."
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Ishi'jima.
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Weihalwei 6.29.91
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Changsha Shanghai... Gutzlaf
It is a natural desire to have a permanent memorial of some kind in Hongkong, but this can be realised under the proposal in question, which is that, say, 55% of the funds collected
Crisp and Murray started well but be donated to the purpose above the former fell off considerably as mentioned and the balance be used the match progressed. The play was for the erection of a suitable memorial tedious at the beginning and the first in Hongkong. I understand that two games went to Redmond and When a Chinese was charged with raising $1,000,000 and if they attain and he and his partner equalised the hot,
the Finance Committee aim at Morse. Murray's play then improved no.) the larceny of three file bags from their aim there will be a sum of games. Redmond and Morse next for the Taikoo Sugar Refinery he pleaded that the articles were given his $450,000 to be used for the latter did good work at the net and this wndered distinguished service, wasing qualities of the Anny and me lenge Round. brother five years ago and on the purpose. I do not propose to suggest helped them considerably in getting to qualified to speak in reply to Savy. He hoped they would enjoy Sze Kwong (holder) and N.-E. Kent must depend in a great measure on very good placing of Crisp who had might have told the interesting climates, the choice of entertainman what form it should take as that the next three games, in spite of the the toust than he was. Sir Charles Ghetuselves, In these semi-tropical the funds available, but whatever improved. This brought the games things about Vladivostock and she was arrow, and they must accept form it does take provision should be to 5-2. The next game went to mor surtubrious place of Onak. the hospitality of the Committed in made to record Our Roll of Honour Crisp and Murray, won mainly by He, the speaker, arrived in the
akken of the appreciation and good in a permanent manner.
the good service of Crisp. Again Colony with a certain ambition to will felt for then this pair equalised the games and it spur the Hoot and tum to the Bag- They were a happy crowd of ser was not without an effort that Red-ish. In Singapore he had tried to. vice men that made the way to mend and Morse gained the lead in jo St. Andrew's Sciety, and had parters at midnight. the eleventh game. "Good placing told the Committee that he was thirge. gave them the twelfth game and the parts Scotch. A rate member Wish- set, 7.5,
ed to know if the fourth part con In the second set Crisp and hispisted of sola. Laughter.) He' pattner were completely out-played-mediately replied: Perlaps sodu Neither pair gave much of what and mat
Mr. Woodcock, in his capacity as could be, called "really good tennis His Excellency recounted that he Coroner, held an inquiry this after- but Redmond and Morse went in for gave a Chinese artist a sovereign on, into the cireu estances sur safe shots and as a result got the hot which to copy a picture of Stounding the death of one Liu Miui, first five games. Crisp and Murray George. (Mr. Bird: Did you get age al prisoner in the Victoria Gaol, When the boy was called to give
then won a game but the set went to your sovereign back?') (H.E.: who died of prezuonia this morning. The first, objection is perfectly. Redmond and Morse, 5-1. evidence in court against his father.gical. for it is the duty of the the latter defied him to accuse him Government to make proper provi-third and.. last set. The play was.
The best tennis was seen in the (Loud laughter.)
took those precautions, Mr. Bird") The jury were composed of Messrs. T.. M. Gregory, J. M. P. Tavares (his father), and the boy was taken sion for the people in question, but brisker and the returns better. In ing theories about St. George, los
HMS. Carlisle arrived in harbour His Excellency gave some am-
and J. B. Gutierrez.
this morning from Home. She is a Sharp Pk...7& out of court wailing. When defen if we were always strictly logical fact it resolved itself into something story about his being a erupt the Gaot, deposal that deceased was meet the exigiencies of the recent
A. G. Passmore, chief warder at fast light cruiser of a type built to AmoyB dant in turn accused his son of the there would not have been any sub like a struggle. Morse in this set bitches and afterwards becoming a ratnitted into gad in May 8, 1916. naval warfare, and designed as leader Taho
Swatow..... crime Mr. Orme informed him that scriptions to War Charities, for the got in some pretty returns and Bishop being the cause of much on a sentence of five years hard of a destroyer flotilla. on account of his son he would give same argument could have been ap both he
Taicha hin the option of a fine. Defendant plied to almost any of the funds to good work at
and his partner did metriment.
Telnan... was ordered to pay $200 compensa which Hongkong subscribed so liber-mond and Morse got the first
She has two yellow funnels and cebuz..... laboar, for Ednapping. the net. Red- tion or three months imprisonment.
The Hole! Orchestra played de-
Medical evidence was given by her body is painted white, and looks Pescadores ally during the past 4 years.
four games but not easily and then lightful music and gave the follow-Captain A. Burn, R.A.31.C., Medical rather the worse for her voyage. She Cantonm Twelve months' hard labour was made on the supposition that we are them the next game. Murray was
The second objection is. I presume, good play by Crisp and Murray gained itg programute during the dinner. Officer, Victoria Gaol, to the effect needs a new coat.
Hongkong meted out to a Chinese convicted for going
Match General Petslång
that-defendnut reported himself un-
She saluted the Admiral with the subscribe substantially being in possession of a revolver and through our War Charities to the now showing something of his real
chest, yesterday, and wes addicted guns, the Tamar replying. will, and complained of pain in the customary rounds of blank from her three daggers in Yaumati. On, Fri-funds in question. If such were the Crisp gained the lead. The gantes day last, it appears, the police, acting case, then by all means let our stood at 5-4 in Crisp and Murray's Selection
into the gaod hospital. He was up Captain A. Lambert, R. N. was Hothor on information received that an arm-War Memorial be a City Hall or, a
prised of prisoner's death by a telep Carlisle on March 1.
gazetted to the command of the ed robbery was to take place kept a motor road or something of a
favour, and they had the set as good
Monckton phone message. A post mortem sharp look out and defendant was similar nature, but the question
Rossini Centh frein natural causes and pheu-
Hirsch exulation was conducted. as a consequence, arrested with the arises, whether, after building the Weapons.
Memorial in question, there would be
monia, after further evidence was any available funds left?
I fear there would not. In any case, Mr.
given. Editor, I cannot conceive any nobler A DISAPPOINTING SON,
or more practical way of honouring Mr. J. H. Gardiner appearing for a
qur heroes than to see that they Chinese boy charged with snatching and their dependents are properly a purse containing $39.87 from a looked after. You have mentioned Japanese lady in the Central Market, editorially that ideal
War informed Mr. Lindsell that the boy's Memorial would be a fund for the father was a man of untainted repet. dependents of the Hongkong men ation and pleaded for leniency. In who have fallen, but that luckily passing sentence of three months such a fund was not necessary. I ORDERS ISSUED BY MR, J. W. hard labour and twelve strokes. Mr.think that there are
very few Lindsell said the usual sentence indeed who do not agree whole- would be twelve months, but he had heartedly with that sentiment. But taken what Mr. Gardiner had sale into consideration.
1
POSSESSION OF ARMS.
(MR. LINDSELL'S COURT.)
FUN IN A BARBER'S SHOP.
an
Bait
Van
CHI
Roberte
Southern Night der Supt
Quaker Gal“ and Redmond and Morse equalised. Overture" William Tell as won when Crisp made a bad return Fox-trot Tickle Tom' The next two games saw Redmond Foxtrot Kindustan and Morse make an extra spurt and g they won both games, set and the match. The result was 7-5, 6-1, 75,
"Keep the home fires burning" for Redmond and Morse...
HONGRONG POLICE RESERVE.
FRANKS D.S.F.R:
MEETING."
There will be a meeting of Com- and Warning
because Hongkong has been lucky pany Commanders
this respect that is no reason why Officers at Headquarters on Monday we should neglect the rest of the the 28th inst at 5.30 p.m. Uniform Empire. We cught to think im-
optional
An apprentice in a barber's shopper ally in this matter, was remanded for a week, on a char-
I think that there is yery little
RESIGNATION. //
P.C. 875 Ribeiro is allowed to
ge of assaulting a brother-apprentice doubt but that funds are and will be with a razor. Inspector Brown state urgently needed now and in the resign on leaving the Colony.
wwwthat the contention was over a future. If we think for a moment
sweeping job which both defendant of the, number of men killed and
and complainant wanted to do at totally or partially disabled the our dead heroes and for our perman- the same time. Heated words were gigantic nature of the duty which ently and partially disabled heroes exchanged and defendant inflicted a the Empire has to discharge will and their dependents. deep cut in complainant's arm with abe evident, and will, Hongkong claim
Let us do it now lest we forget.
W. H. BELL;
razor near at hand.
CANTON ADVERSARIA.
that because she has none actually dependent on her that, therefore, she has no duty in the matter? I am certain that she will not make of would consider making any such claim. Her war record in men, money and work speaks with no un- certala voice in that respect.
I am etc.
23rd April, 1919.
A CORRECTION.
(To the Editor of the "* Chia Mail.")
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In reply to the official proclamation issued by the Canton, authorities offering the Cement works and the Tai. Sha Tou island to merchant The people who doubt the néces control on complying with certain sity for donations to the funds are conditions, the Chinese Merchants relying, of course, on the pensions Dear Sir,May I ask you to allow both in Canton and Hongkong are granted by the Government. It is me a little space in your valuable reported to have already raised a big good reading to see that these paper to correct a misstatement in capital to buy over these twoestates. pensions are to be on a higher and your yesterday's Issue-"Re Club It is reported that the Chinese Mer more liberal scale than ever before, but Recreio's At Home." The Band of chants Syndicate has already raised even so, when the increased cost of Sociedade Philarmonica was not in a sum of more than $5,000,000. living is considered, there are, bound attendance, There is a reason to believe that both the Cement works and the Tai Sha Tou island will soon be turned over to the merchants' control.
Wen Shu tak, director of the Whampoa torpedo establishment, has resigned on account of sickness.
A NEW NEWSPAPER.
to be very many cases of genuine The Band in attendance during hardships. And who are to suffer the Contra-Dance consisted of a few these hardships? The people who, gentlemen who very kindly volun when the call came, gave themselves teered their services..
or their men to the nation... I am) Mr. A. 1. M. Rodrigues was con- sure that there is not a man or vener
woman in Hongkong who would not Thanking you for trespassing on want to do his or her bit towards your valuable time. relieving such hardships.
Before closing this letter let us consider this subject briefly in the light of history. It is a. regrettable
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce fact that the British nation in the
!
I am, &c
OLD MEMBER.
NO FOUL: AN ACCIDENT.
is starting an evening newspaper, to past has erected monuments in com-To the Editor of the "CHINA MAIL"]| be called The Hongkong Chinese Commemoration of victories and statues mercial News, It is to be devoted of the Admirals and Generals who
primarily to trade and commerce.distinguished themselves, without, Dear Sir,Kindly allow me space The old Chung Ngoi San Po will be at the same time, making proper in your columns to inform "Spec incorporated in it. It will not meddle provision for the, dependents of the tator that he was evidently mis: with politics. The first number is men who had given their lives or were informed if he is under the impression due on May 1.
A PARENT'S DUTY.
permanently or partially disabled in that Mr. Omar did not protest against the wars. This was not due to in Mr. Ko Kin Fan, in the 220 Yards gratitude but merely to the inevitable Race for the Championship of the forgetfulness which is bound to creep Colony, on the 21st.
YOUR buy in always getting seraich-in when it is the duty of every one
ed or cut or braised. Because in general.but no one in particular." these wounds have healert all right is no
The judges of the race were agreed that Mr. Ko Kin Fan was running in straight line and that Mr. Omar in
sign they always will. Got a bottle of Now is the time when we propose Chamberlain's Fain Balm and see that to spend a large sum on a War attempting to cross Mr. Ke's track every injury in cared for immediately. Memorial. Let us do it in a noble collided, stumbled and fell and his You can get nothing better, and blood and fitting manner,, Do not let us protest could not be entertained.
icon is too dangerous a discuse to risk, make the same mistakes as a nation
For sale By All Chemists and Store asd did in the past. Provision
koupers,
must be made for the dependents of
Thanking you,
Yours very truly,
OLD ETONIAN.
Vallage
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After arrival her captain paid at James visit to Admiral Sir F. C. Tudor, the Dagupan...
Aparri Naval C. in C.
Manila Carlisle is the forerunner of other Tacloban... As stated by the Admiral, the Legaspi ... ships to come to join the China Iloilo. Squadron. The China Mail hears GAALID
Sarigan. that besides the Hawkins which is to Labua Cheer up Mothes"... Paley
Soldiers and Sailors will be be the Admiral's flagahip, the Between the speeches there was a admitted free of charge to Saturday's Centaur, Carisbrooke, destroyers and shoot musical programme. Mr. H. meeting of the Hongkong Gymkhana submarines are bound for the China B. I. Dowbiggin sang" The Yeoman | Club.
station.
One Step Cheer up Father,
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1. BAROMETER, reduced to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, on the level of the ses in Inches, tamtha and handredths,
2. TEMPERATURx, in the akade in de grees Fahrenbait..
-3. Homery, in percentage of satura- tion, the humidity of air saturated with moisture being 100.
4. DILECTION OF Wan, to two points.
FORUN OT Wish, according to Bedford Bealo.
6. STATE OF WZJEZ, b bize sky, o detached cloud, d driuling rain, f.fog, g gloomy, hail, I lightning, o overcast, ppassing showers, sqasi,t rain, 1 m thunder, visibility w dew, wet". 7. RA in inches tenths and hun. dredth
HONGXOKS HEGISTER.
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day data stön date sa
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29.94 99.90 29.34
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Direction of
Barometer Temperature 70 Euridity
Wind....! Forca
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86
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0.04 $.00
0.00"
Highest pair Temperstars on the 23- Lowest open sir Temperates on the 244-5
T. F. GLANTIN, Director. Hongkong Ubservatory, April 24, 1919.
HONGKONG TIDES,
The tide table iven below hes bien. compiled at the National Almanna Ofice in London from the result of the analysis of observations taken by means of an antonantie tide-recording machine in the Water Police Baain at Tsim Sha Taul furing the years 1009-9
The zero of the table corresponds with the zero of the sounding in the Admiralty Chart which has been found to be 4 Leat 1inchen below mean sea lovel
To obtain the depth of water on the tide gaggs. at the Victoria Naval Yard add a fees 4 inches, and on the gauge at Lamont Dock, Aberdeen, add 10 feet 4 fachor to the height given in the table.
Jd.
April 25 to May 1, 1919.
SIX PAZ
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fort
6,9
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27 J
Low Water' Balkong