THE CHINA MAIL.
ITALIAN VICTORY ARMED ROBBERY AT CRAIGENGOWER CRICKET
OVER BOLSHEVIKS.
SHAUKIWAN.
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The Italian Consulate General in Another armed robbery is report Hongkong communicates the followed, this time at Shaukiwan. At 6.45 ing telegram received from the p.m. on Saturday two men entered Kalian Legation in Peking:
"The Italian Forces in Siberia, commanded by Col. Fassini Camessi, after eight days of very severe fighting against Bolshevik forces have
completely broken their resistance advancing in two days, a distance of over 70 versts (46 miles)pushing back vigorously the enemy who was terrorised by the dash of the Italians.
The enthusiasm and the endurance of the Italian troops are the object of constant admiration of the Allies, who have on all occasions repeatedly congratulated their Commander.
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INTERPRETER'S ERRORS
HOW MANY BOGS IN A BASKET.
Mr. Lindsell had a case before him on Saturday of a small boy charged with stealing eggs from a hawker's basket.
خوم
The following took place Mr. Lindsell: How many eggs The Interpreter: Some eggs. Mr. Lindsell (with emphasis): Yes How many?
The Interpreter: Three or four. Mr. Lindsel: Fry sure he said
tacise.
The Interpreter: No, he said
three or four.
Sergt. Earner; The complainant. said a dozen eggs when he first came to the Police Station.
was wrong.
Mr. Lindsell: I thought something To the interpreter: Ask the complainant how many eggs
were taken.
the house of an old woman in Lye! mun, and after scaring her with re velvers they tied her to a table and departed with $175.50 in money, jewellery and clothing. No arrests
have as yet been made.
SUDDEN DEATH OF
MISS KAY.
FUNERAL HELD YESTERDAY
CLUB.
CELEBRATION OF 25TH
ANNIVERSARY.
"EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
(Router's Service to the China Mail.),
RED CROSS.
SINGING AND DANCING LESSONS.
MONDAY, MAY 26, 1919.
THE PRIZE COURT
APPLICATION FOR ENEMY LAUNCHES & CARGO. THE CONDEMNATION OF
entered the war on the side of the
he and Mme Dorros travelled exten-
Allies and after seeing much fighting. Lloyd. The Brema
THE NEURALIA."
That anxious awaited vessel, the and will leave for Home,, via usual 3.3. Neuralis, is due here to-mOITOW, pórts of call, at 3 pan, on Thursday.
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TWO JAPANESE CAUGHT IN POSSESSION OF OPIUM.
45
On an application from Chief Ite
FIFTY CENT FINES.
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Appearing in another part of the paper is an announcement that M. and Mme. G. N. Dorres are prepared A very enjoyable afternoon and
to give lessona in singing and dan Before the Chief Justice (Sir) evening was spent at the Craigen-
LONDON, May 20th. cing at moderate price. These two Wiliam Rees-Davies, K. C) sitting Sower Cricket Club on Saturday when Croes Societies have their headquarters at the Victoria Theatre some time ago, the
The new International League of Red Roumanian artists who have been seen in the Prize Court this morning. followed by an informal dance Henderson, Director-General, will shortly have had some experience during the F C Acting Attorney General the members "gave any at Home Geneva, where General Sir David
Hon. Mr. H. E.. Pollock ini commemoration
take up his residence. of the 25th
war. M. Dorros who is a graduate (instructed by Mr. Wakeman Crown The Articles of Association and anniversary of the formation of the of the League have been drawn up by-laws of the Conservatorio of Belgrade, Solicitor), made an application for Club. A large gathering of members American, British, French, Italiana and musician while his wife is a steam launches Bremo owned by the venue Other Wilden, two Japanes
Roumania, is an accomplished singer the condemnation in prize of the and friends, including a great per other Societs Cross Buches, by the dancer of European fame, they hav German firm of Melchers and Co., were remanded on a charge of being
Japanese Red Societies, and any centage of the fair sex, attended Government of the country in which it is ing both appeared at all the principal and the Lloyd and Nord the property in unlawful possession of 130 lbs. of soon after four o'clock when a fituated is eligible for admission to the Capitals of Europe. M. Dorres went of the Nordeutcher Lloyd. Before w opium, and with attempted sports meeting was held and such League, which will be governed by to the front at the time Roumania the war Melchers and Co. were bribery. Popular events as wheelbarrow race, Council to which every Lecredited Red potato and bucket race, girls' race, Cross organisation is authorised to send
Defendants were arrested? the agents for the Nordeutcher on board the Fosan Muru, from The China Mail regrets to record visitors' three-legged race, egg and are representatives, out each organization the andden death of Mise Nelly spoon race
(ladies nomination),
will have only one vote.
Was the Bonbay... Henderson Kay, late of Kuala children's race, ladies nomination the League, India, Canada, Australia sively through Russia and after much affidavit that just about the outbreak In invitations to 94 countries to join
property of Melchers and Co. Lumpur, F. M. S. sister of Mr. race, band race, tilting the bucket and New Zealand, and South Africa have each adventure, they were stranded at of the war, these launches were as His Lordship would find in the William Kay of Queen's. College.
tug of war (married v. single), were got the same distinct recognition as Harbin where they lost all their signed and the people to whom they The deceased lady was a teacher keenly competed for.. at the Diocesan Girl's School, Kuala band of the Portuguese Philarmonic 15, which number will give ample scope raise funds, by giving concerts at Bingham and Matthews, the liquida-
The brass Britain.
luggage. It was through their sheer were assigned re-assigned them at the The Board of Governors will consist of ability, that they were able Lumpur, and came to Hongkong last Society was in attendance under the for the representation of the Dominions Harbin, and come East where they tors of the two German firms in three women faced the Harbour
to outbreak of the war to Messrs Lowe, December to recuperate following conductorship of Mr. A. J. Rodrigues, and Indi
She had been stay and enlivened the proceedings with
Eight bout people, five men und had had a series of successes. They question. The launches were arrested Master and Mrs. A. the following programme of music:
played before the King of Siamon May 1, 1917, and this was notified morning. Morris at Sajyingpua School March, Conservator. Nicholson::
tha Marice Court this at Bangkok and were appointed publicly. and had made excellent progress Overture; Silver Cross, Herman MARRIAGE OF ME. MAETERLINCH. musical and dancing tutors to the
Lee-Sergt. Joy related towards recovery until Friday when Vale, Twilight Echoes, Mackay.
that their offence was anchoring she "was admitted to the Peak Beyer: Selection, Mr. Manhattan,
Royal Siamese Family. As they proby the parties. Coming to the questo the Harbour Master's orders. The No appearance had been entered against the Proserine Rocks contrary Hospital at midday, suffering from a Talbot; Foxtrot, Hawaiian Butterfly.wright, kast month roarried Miss
pose staying in Hongkong during the tion as to general principles in Sergeant sak there were many more heart attack. She succumbed on Basbette; Valse, Fairest in the land,
summer months, they have consider condemnation, Counsel referred to but the eight charged were all be Belice Dabon. Mr. Maeterlinck has Sunday morning at an early hour, Anchiffer Selection, La Traviata,
ect giving lessons here and local the case of the Germania, thecould capture. The others made off. death being due to heart failure. Vandi and March, Flag Day, E. Schur, Mueterlinck was divorced in ved in Nice for the last ten years. Her age was 27.
music enthusiasts should not fail famous German racing yacht 29 to avail themselves of the oppor-reported in Part I of the British Prize anything to say. She pleaded ignor mann, Tea was served on the lawn
Only the seventh defendant had earlier in the day threatened to spoil from five to six. Although the rain
tunity of placing their children Court reports, in support of his con- Lance of the order. in the hands of these accomplished tention that the launches did not tutors, who although willing to come under the meaning of the probe fine of 50 cents. the meet, the weather held good!
take in the afternoon, and although the ground was a little wet and slippery and falls were frequent, it did not spoil the afternoon's enjoyment. On the contrary, the dirty condition in which some of the competitors placed. themselves was the cause of much amusement.
an illness, ing with Mr.
sidered to have recovered and her It is extremely sad as she was. con-
passage for Home was booked by the Age Maru due to leave on Friday
Dext.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. The chief mourners were the brother, Mr. W. Kay, Mr. A. Morris, Mr. P. W. Ramsay, Mr. and Mrs. L. Forster. Mr. A. Handyside, and Lieut. H. M. Dunbar, R.G.A. Mr. Lindsell emphatically to the Mr. B. Tanner, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Others following the cortege were Interpreter): There you are! If you Young, Mrs. Robson, Captain G. W. would listen as well as 1 do you would | Samson, and Messrs. Higby. Willcox, make a much better interpreter,
The interpreter asked complainant and replied "twelve."
The most enjoyable
In this race nearly every competitor of the events was tilting the 'bucket.
barrow race was also very enjoyable came in for a wetting. The wheel McNeal McLaren, Gerrard, Black-and the appearance of some of the
The Interpreter: Excuse me. sir.bum, Holt, Brown, Mrs. Alexander. competitors after this event was very
I think I made a mistake.
The upshot of this was that the small boy was sentenced to 24 hours, and 10 strokes with the birch.
LAWN BOWLS.
OPENING DAY AT TAIKOO.
The charmingly situated bowling green of the Taikoo Bowling Club was looking its best on Saturday. It was lovely and green and a display
Mr. and Mrs. Barrington and many others.
As the cortege passed the monu ment the coffin was covered with foral tributes in memory of deceased.
laughable. This race was easily won by D. Rumjahn who was piloted by W. E. Crocker, H. Pereira and S. E. Ismail were close up for second place. Tilting the bucket was won or F. G. Thompson and R. Marks. Thomp- The Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie read son proved a great hand in this the burial service at the graveside./i
competition and managed without; Among the wreaths were one from difficulty to get the pole through deceased's brother, and the following:
the hole. The only other pair Mr. and Mrs. E. Ralphs, Mr. and which succeeded in accomplishing Mrs. A. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. this feat were H. Pereira and E. L. Nightingale, Mr. and Mrs. L. Forster, Rocha. They were the only couple Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Templeton, Mr.who came through without a wetting, and Mrs. B. L. Frost, Mr. and Mrs. but unluckily for them, only first of bunting added to the attractiveness L. J. Blackburn, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Prizes were awarded. The tug-of of the scene. There were many Jeffries, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Robson, war proved the main event of the visitors and members present, also a Mr. and Mrs. Young and family, Mr. meet and after a very hard struggle, big number of the fair sex. Mr. J. and Mrs. Handyside, Mr. and Mrs. the married men beat the singles. Reid, manager of the Dockyard J. C. H. L. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. They had to pull three times in attended with Mrs. Reid. Altogether Barington, Mr. and Mrs. Harman, order to obtain the decision: The the opening day was a big success. Mr. and Mrs. Holt, Mr. and Mrs. Children were not overlooked and Fortunately rain beld off. The club A. H. Crook, Mr. and Mrs. J. besides the two races arranged for ladies prepared a nice tea for which Braga, Mr. and
the coconut-shring, a swing and a they were thanked by Mr. Eldridge, Carrol, Mr. and Mrs. G. Stark, clowr. in the person of Mr. W. the Secretary.
Captain and Mrs Braga and family, Ward provided them with endless At the game itself. Takoo also Mr. and Mrs. Langley, Mr. and Mrs. amusement. The following members excelled. They swept the green with Rosser, Captain F. L. Skilton, Com- of the committee deserve special their opponents. The teams frommittee of the Engineers Institute, mention for the untiring way they Civil Service, Police, K.C.C. and Miss. Neave, Mrs. H. H. McEwan, Mrs. went about the arrangements to Kowloon Bowling Clubs were all R. Carrell, Lieut. H. M. Dunbar, make the function a success, Pre Lieut. BL Stephens, Mrs C. Wsident. Mr. J. H. N. Mody, Vice-Pre-
defeated.
Mrs. W.
At the conclusion of play Mrs. Alexander, Edward Ho Tung and Lo silent, Mr. R. E. Belilios, Com-) Reid presented spoons to all the Man Ho, A. H. and A. A. Rumjahr,mittee: Messrs. W. Allen, A. S. players of the winning rinks. Mr. Lieut. A. J. Willcok, Asst. Paymaster Ellis, A. E. Hall, S. E. Ismail, Eldridge on behalf of the Taikoo S. H. Ross. R.N.R.,Mrs Charlton, G. Rapp, H." Rapp. Sports Com Bowling Club thanked Mr. and Mrs. and Messrs. A. E. Cherry, P. Wmittee: C. M. Alyes, B. W. Bradbury, Reid for attending and Mrs. Reid for Ramsay, O. Chunyut, Robert Taylor, M. Manuk, C. A. Rodrigues, D. kindly presenting the spoons. He G. Gerrard, A. H. Carroll, Guy R. Tallan, E.G. Thompson, W. Pitt and asked Mrs. Reid to accept a souvenir Haywood, D. J. Brown, D. McLaren Dr. FH, Kew. Hon. Treasurer, Mr. of the occasion: Mr. Reid thanked and E J. Surman.
the club on behalf of his wife and
said it was a pleasure and honour
for her to present the prizes. He
related his own bowling experiences
and wished the club every success.
GOLFING DAY.
Mr. Gurrard for the Police Club AT. KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB. spoke of the very pleasant afternoon they had spent, and thanked the Taikoo Club for their hospitality. Mr. Stanley responded for Civil Service, Mr. Hind for K. C. C. and Mr. Smyth for the Kowloon Bowling
Club.
Cheers and a "tiger" for Mrs. Reid and the other ladies present, concluded a successful function.
Following are the scopes at the rinks:
NO. 1 RINK. TAIKOO.
Muirhead Morrison Dickens
POLICE. R. C. Wait Field Blackman
The K.C.C. Golf Section devoted Saturday afternoon to golf and the evening to a supper and concert.
The idea of having a morning competition was abandoned owing to claims of business.
The prize winners in the Tomb stone competition were: 1st (cup presented by Mr. H. W. Page), W. J Owens: 2nd. J. Hyde: Hidden prize, A. W. E. Davidson.
Many members stayed on in the Club room to the supper and concert. Mr.J.Hydepresided. During the even ing Mr. R. E. Lindsell presented Mr. G. Blair with a silver cigarette case Fergusson (skip) Gerard (skip) 12 as a mark of esteem from the club members on the occasion of the recipient leaving for Home.
Another presentation was made by Mr. W. J. Owens, this time to Mr. H. W. Page to mark the good work done by Mr. Page in the various War Charities shows.
31 NO. 2 RINK.
TAIKOO.
KOWLOON BOWLING
CLUB.
Smith
Smyth Aitchison
Coleman Wallce
Dixon Hamilton (skip) 20 Muir (skip).4.13
NO. 3 RINK.
TAIKOO.
Bateman
Sloan Russell
CIVIL SERVICE!! Seccombe
Mace Duncan Stanley (skip)...19
McLauchlan
(skip) ...... 25
NO. 4 RINK. TAIKOO.
Amery
Grimshaw
Perrie
Wotherspoon
(skip)
K.C.c
Railton Hind May
The concert which was much in favour was contributed to by Messrs. J. P. Robinson. G. Blair, D. Harvey, R. GJones, Watering and Jennings. Mr. Rowe was at the piano.
ARMED CHINESE.
D.K. Kharas and Hon. Secretary, Mr. R. Basa. Owing to the hard work of these gentlemen, particularly Messrs "Basa, Thompson and Mody, the Craigenzower, by adopting the "open door" system, is rapidly gairing popularity, and as new members are flowing in rapidly, it soon became evident that an extension of the pavilion was necessary, and it was gratifying to hear it announced on Saturday such an extension will be borne by
that.
Messrs. Mody and Belilios. announcement was received with great enthusiasm by all present.
cost of
This
The following are the results of the sports meet:
Wheelbarrow Race, 50 yards.-1, D. Rumjahn and W. E. Crocker: 2, H. Pereira and S. E. Ismail.
Potato and Bucket Race 50 yards.— 1, U. Omar, 2. C. A. Goldenberg.
Girls' Race, 75 yards handicap,-1, Agnes Dillon, 2, Ruby Choo.
Visitors' Three Legged Race, 100 yards.-1, J. Rew and F. J. Brown, 2. B. Marques and C. Vas.
Egg and Spoon Race 50 yards (ladies' nomination)-1, Miss Lizzie Tollan and A. W. Grimmett, 2, Mrs. Lammert and F. H. Kew.
Children's Race, 75 yards.-1, E. Alves, 2, D. Razack.
Ladies' Nomination (threading the needle and lighting the Cigarette). 1. Miss S. W. Ho and J. F. Grose, 2, Miss Lizzie Tollan and. A. W. Grimmett.
Band Race. 75 yards.-1, C. H. Osmund, 2, D. Baptista,
Tilting the Bucket-1, F. G. Thompson and R. Marks, 2, H. Pereira and E. L. Rocha.
Tug-of-War (Married v. Single).—
Mr. F. X. d'Almada defended a Chinese charged before Mr. Hutchison with having a revolver. The C.SP. Gibson (skip) 17 said the man used to work but was Won, by the Married men composed ...21
an idler now. He believed him to be by Messrs. W. Pitt, L. E. Lammert, SCRATCH RINKS,
trafficking in arms. The revolver B. W. Bradbury, C. A. Rodrigues, W.j was loaded.--$500.
Hall, O.. Aris, H. Stainfield, S. E. Another man with a revolver was Ismail, A. W. Grimmett and B. found on the Sui Tai, bound for Marks, captained by Mr. D., Tollan) Macao-$250.
The Single men were: W. Allen, F. GThompson, A. Arculli, L. Vincenot, W Rose, A Goldenberg, W. E.
Dunlevy
Hunter.. Sloan
Waid
& Gardoer
Bowler Cooper (skip) 24 Foulds (skip) 19 McLeod
Smith Roylance (skip) 33 Langley (skip) 14
One who had. 50 rounds of am munition was fined $60,
Mr. Maurice Maeterlinck, Belgian
Paris a few weeks ago by Madame Beorgette Lc Bland Alaeterlinck. actress and dramatist. The bride is popular in Paris as an actress, hav- ing become fatuon kevyml years ago as Tylt in. Maeterlinck's drama, "The Bhebird, *** The former Mindarme Maeterlinck appeared with Mlle. Dahon at that time, taking the role of Light.
Crocker, P. W. Ramsey, M. Manuk Basa. and Dr. Kew, captained by Mr. R.
The thanks of the committee are due to the following contributors to the prize list: Messrs. J. H. N Mody, J. E. Joseph, W. Allen, A. E. Hall, "A Friend", F. Ellis, J. F. Grose, L Vincenct, "Malcolm," R. Basa. and B. W. Bradbury.
Mody thanked the ladies and gentle. After distributing the prizes, Mr. men who attended for having, by their pence, helped to make the gathering such a success. They were proud of their Club, which was now 25 years old, and he hoped that the Club would long live in the same flourishing condition which i now enjoyed. On behalf of the Club he thanked the Sociedade Philharmonica for having so kindly given their services and so helped to brighten the proceedings. He häd also to thank the clown, who had real- pleasant afternoon. ly helped the children to enjoy a
on adult pupils, delight visions made at the Hague Conven in teaching children and are very tion which deals only with occan
Besides being a musician, going vessels.
patient.
M. Dorros is also an author, he having published in Roumanias a confiscation on the terms of the am- His Lordship made an order for book dealing with that country's mended writ. part in the world war and is having arrangements made to have his work translated into the English language.
S.S. "ARCHER" TO TAKE
work.
application with regard to the steam Counsel then made a similar launch Blackhead owned by the Ger- man frm of Messrs. Blackhead & Co. His Lordship made a similar order.
Captain Tuydour imposed a flat
NEW MOTOR-SHIP ARRIVES.
harbour the motor-vessel Glenapp, a This morning there arrived in new ship of 4,613 tons belonging to the Glen Line for which Meser With regard to the steam launch
Jardine, Matheson are the agents CZECHO SLOVAKS,
Hopag, owned by the Hamburg-Glenapp to the East. She brought This is the maklen trip of the Amerika Line, Counsel said that a from Fondon a number of passengers FROM SIBERIA TO AMERICA.
certain Mr. Hansen who is alleged to and a quantity of general cargo. be a Danish subject, claimed that he The Pacific Mail shumer Archer, was the assignee in this case aud . H. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Dar- The passengers include Mr. and claimed the launch. It was assigned heim and line Rüth. which recently arrived from Sun Francisco, is to be used for transportan employee of the Hamburg-Amerika by Captain O. 0. Simpson, leaves to him on Aug. 4, 1914. Hansen was
The Glenapp which is commanded signment, said Counsel, was that the Line. One curious fact about the as- for Shanghal at daylight on Wednes. launch changed hands for the sum of
day. $10. $10 for a launch, said Counsel, On enquiry we learn that the to say that from the outbreak of was inconceivable. Counsel continued arrangement are in hand on account the war of the repatriation of Czecho-Slovaks
to October 1914, the to the number of 2.000 from Siberia. launch it question was bourne by cost of the upkeep of the About 200 of these are sick, and their the firm of Blackhead and Co. Coun condition necessitates that number sel told his Lordship that in accord- of cote being put on board and arance with the rumour that Hansen ringed into ward for the medical was not a Danish subject, Commander care of the patients during the toyage.
Fifteen doctors and nursing sisters are going with the Czecho-Slovuks.
The alterations to the ship, which
The Archer is now being fitted by the Taikoo Dockyard to take a large number of troops from Vladivostock
to Amerion..
WEATHER REPORT.
Japan, Vladivostock and Weihaiwei. May.26d. 19h 17m-No returns from Pressure has decreased slightly st Beckwith communicated with the reporting stations; a shallow de was seized and had up to this date not Danish Consul at the time the launch pression is situated over Indo-China received a reply. Commander Beck with also deposed that the launch flew
Mr. Mody said he had one more important person to mention (Mr. e necessarily extensive for the the German flag and that no notice of Basa) and a very pleasing duty to,ansport of so many ines, are ex-its assignment had been given to the pected to be completed in three Harbour Office. It was also deposed weeks. The ship will then leave for that the launch was used by the Vladivostock and disembark the palice in 1915-16. Czecho-Slovaks at Seattle.
perform. Mr. Basa had been Secre tary of the Club for many years, since its matshed days-and had been such an ardent worker-in its interests that a number of his friends in the Club had felt that they must make him a small presentation in token of their deep and genuine ap preciation of the real, live interest he had displayed. It had, of course, been impossible to ask all the mem- bers of the Club to subscribe, but he was sure that every member cordi- ally approved of the presentation in the name of the Club: Club was deeply grateful to Mr. Basa, and he hoped the gold wrist watch and the gold cigarette case (which he handed to Mr. Basa) would serve as a reminder of the happy times they had enjoyed in the Club.
The
Mr. Basa, having been carried round the ground on the shoulders of his friends, returned thanks for the gifts." He said that Mr. Mody had flattered, him; all he had done would have been done by anybody who had held the position of Secre tary (Cries of "No, No." He was very grateful for gifts made to him by the members. The present flour. ishing state of the Club was due to the good-fellowship which existed among its members, and he hoped that bon camaraderie would always exist. When they started the Club they had between 60 and 70 members, and the number had not increased, mainly because they had not sufficient accommodation. This last season, however, there had been an influx of new.members, and he was glad to announce that, since. October 1st about 50 gentlemen had joined. Mr. Mody and Mr. Beliliös had very generously promised to defray the cost of an extension of their pavilion which would then be one of the best in the Colony. In conclusion, be thanked those who had provided the music, and the ladies who had graced the occasion. 'Music and women," he observed," "always go together."
At night, the Club pavilion was illuminated with lanterns two of which bore the figures 1894 and 1919 respectively, and tables were strewn". on the lawn where those present par- took of refreshments between the dances which were held within the paviliun. Foxtrots, one and two steps, waltz and, quadrilles were the dances indulged in. The gathering did not disperse until a very late hour-three o'clock on Sunday mom ing to be exact. Accommodation
Lady
Tudor is leaving for Shanghai by 8.3. Glemapp early this week, she is not making farewell calls as the hopes to return to Hongkong later on.
Mr. F. B. L. Bowley has given notice of some questions he will ask the Sanitary Board at to-morrow's meeting. They refer to the employ ment of children and to water sup ply. He will move for a By-law dealing with overcrowding in work. shop.
His Lordship: Is this Hansen really a German subject?
Mr. Pollock: It had been rumour- ed so, my lord. The man was de- ported for some reason or other, pro- bably because he was an employee of the Hamburg-Amerika Line. While there is rothing to prove that he was a German, said Counsel, there is also no confirmation of the rumour that he was Danish.
been filed.
In any case, no appearance had
ending at 10 am. to-day, 0.94 inch. Total since January 1st, 13.07 inches, Hongkong Rainfall for the 4 hours
against an average of 20.90 inches.
noon on the 27th.
Forecast for the 24 hours ending at winds, moderate; cloudy, occasional
L-Hongkong to Gap Rock. E.
rain.
Fo. 1
1-Formoes Channel. The same as a-Bouth coast of China between Hongkong and Lamook. The same as No. 1.
Houth cost of China between The same as
Hongkong and Hainen. No. 1.
0. W. JEFFRIES,. Chief Kristant Hongkong Observatory, May 29, 1819.
HONGKONG TIDES,
the order cases, and also made an His Lordship made an order as in order for 'costain all three cases subject to taxation by the Registrari The tide table iven below has been The Crown solicitor, Mr. Wake-piled at the National Almacao Office man, then made an application for in London from the result of the analysis the condemnation of certain cargo ex
of observation taken by means of an The Blue funnel steamer the steamships Prinz Waldenar, Fator Police Ensin at Tsim Sha Tenf Lutomatic tide recording machine in the Idomeneus (Captain Gilmour), arrived] Yorck and Gottingen, Counsel said uring the years 1909-9. from Livepool at 9 am. on Sunday that the cargo was from Hongkong. with general cargo and a few pas Some of it was for Germany and
The The latter include six some for New Guinea. These goods Royal Engineers and six Royal Army were in the local godowns at the Service Corps for the British Forces outbreak of the war and were detain-ide age at the Victoria Naval Yard at Vladivostock. The Idomeneused immediately after the commence. leaves Hongkong for Shanghai atment of hostilities. As in the case of it Lamont Dock. Aberdeen, add 10 feet sid 3 foet 4 inches, and on the ange daylight to-morrow.
4 inches to the height given in the table.
sengers.
TRADE IN SEWING MA- CHINES AT CANTON.
[Consul Albert W. Pontius, Canton, China, Feb. 11, 1919.)
the launches, the writ of seizure had been advertised, but no appearance bad as yet been filed. The vessels concerned were German and the cargo was intended for the German market.
Chart, which has been found to be 4 teet zero of the table corresponds with the zero of the sounding in the Admiralty
inches below mean sn-level
To obtain the depth of water on the
Counsel applied for their confisca- tion and his Lordship made the 2 order. ·
CATCHING A THIEF.
May to June 2, 1919.
-4141 FAZIONE FERRADT
Low WATES
14light)... Ki
Tik
foot.
Peas. 17 ?
Wed 13
Tams
Fri
1210
Jtt,
Sewing machines are finding a good sale in Canton. According to the local agent of an American com pany about 600 machines were sold
"Mr. T. Oliphant manager of the during 1918. The most popular Dairy Farm Company's burch ni models sold for $88 local currency, Pakfolum, missed a $10 bill, o which is equivalent, at the present Thursday last, from his desk. Later on rate of exchange, to $68. United he devised a plan to catch the rogue,. States currency. Arrangements were and placed a $1 note in the desk, also made whereby these machines taking the precaution to could be leased or rented. The sale number.
note its The following day, the
of hand machines was limited, but money was missing, and is sus one designed for the sewing of leather picions fell on a little boy employed and heavy goods was fairly popular. in the place. He got a confession The price of this machine was slightly from him: The dollar bill was also. higher than that of the others, being found in the youngster's pocket. $96. Button-hole machines found Summoning the boy before Mr. R. practically no market. Also, the for- 0. Hutchison this morning on a eign-goods Chinese department stores charge of larceny Mr. Oliphant in- in Canton bought machines from the formed the Magistrate that as local agency at wholesale prices result of inquiries set afoot he had A school for instruction in the learned that the culprit had been handling of its machines is conduct overgenerous in standing treat to ed by this company, in addition to friends. This state of affairs bad
besa going on for some time...
Accused pleading guilty was sen tenced to six weeks' hard labour.
was so strained within the pavilion,which it employe two women instruc that many had to resort to dancing on the lawa.
tors whom it sends out to teach women customers in their homes.
HONGKONG REGISTER.
Previo
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De cara á Ón data'al
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Wind
Barometer Humidity .... l'emperstare Direction of
Weather.... Borod nin
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Elyban atı, Tamperstars sa the tr PT. F. CLAXTON, Director. Hongkong Observatory, May 28, 1919.