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MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1910
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THE STRIKE.
NO FROLETARIAN DICTATORSHIP.
-LONDON, October 4.
CORRESPONDENCE
WHAT ADDRESS: ··
To the Editor of the China Mait;}
Dear Sir,In the testis of An eminent Sub-Committee it may seem impertinent to criticise the address handed to our new Governor. Let us hope the mistakes in punctuation were the fault of the Press copyists; but nothing cah, excuse two split in finitives for which any filth-form schoolboy would get a hundred in with time and the draugas of steam ut Yergi: a zeugma (keeping pace
The Daily Mail says the indomitable spirit of the people has falsified the railwaymen's barbarous anticipation of starving the country but theen) worthy of a place beside Crisis is not yet over. Meanwhile the convocation of parliament is most Dickens' mortal" went away in urgently necessary.
The Times says the blame for the latest rupture rests on the railwaymen's executive. They demanded the surrender of the government. Therefore the resistance of the community to their vainglorious attempt to establish some fantastic dictatorship of the proletariat is continued with increasing determination.
THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC.
ANNIVERSARY SPORTS AND DANCE
AT THE CLUB DE RECREIO.
On the occasion of the ninth
anniversary of the Republic of Portugal, a children's entertainment was given at the Club de Recreio on Saturday afternoon. Sports were held in the new tennis law facing the Club premises on the adjoining The how was decorated for
road.
and a concatenation of the worst 'n flood of tears and & sedan-chair; varieties of journalese slang.
tone of the address: surely a cara
But what is worse is the general fully-worded welcome would have been better without all these da- 1019, in vari-coloured electrio jebation schemes, to string orchestrus: mands ranging frem Praya Reclama and 3 oil-painting representing All we wanted to tell His Excellency
Liberdade, between the dates. The grounds were brilliantly that we were glad to see him and half an hour after his arrival was
| tive aæne.
illuminated, and presented an astrac-hoped he would be happy and useful.
At the extrance to the lawn were him soon enough.
The knotty problems wild content
the letters "V.R." (vivs Republica) | His Excellency is to be congratu- in red and green electrio bulbs.
Over the centre of the lawn can-rammatical, and also showed that lated on his reply, which was at least was stretched for dancing, and exaght by such a bait as was dangled vas, kindly lent by the Macao Ciub, he is old enough at 43 not to be proved an excellent "Eoor."
Over before him.
Let us hope that he one hundred and fifty couples took does not imagine that the address is part in the dance, including Mr. E. 1. M. B. de Sousa (Consul for presentative sither of the intellec Fortugal) and a number of prominunity or of the warm-heartedness of eat guests from Macao. Two Fili
the population of this Colony. pina string bands supplied the music Alternately, At midnight supper
Mr.
Yours, etc..
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DANCING.
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HONG KONG GYMKHANA OLUB
before Noox on FRIDAY, the 31st day of October, 1915, at which time sl
THE FOURTH GYMKHANA Tenders will be opened and the proper | FAIRPLAY.
MEETING OF THE SEASON whose Tender shall he approved of SATURDAY the 11th October, 1919, ties deamed to be sold to the Tendorer will be held at HAPPY VALLEY on
ccepted by the undersigned MESARS commencing at 3.30 PM DEACON, LODRET, DEACON & HARSTON
the occasion. A Filipino string bandas served in a special marquee, the supplied excellent music throughout catering being entrusted to
[This letter wis held back until the afternoon. A large number of Hongkong Hotel
the the rule was observed by which we ladies brought along with them their Botelho, the President, spoke a few-Ed CM. ]
P. V.must know the identity of the writer. children, who were all enthusiastic words about the Republic, reminding in entering the many events on the celebrations. Mr. E. V. M. R. de the present of the reason for the programune, especially the skipping Sousa also made a few remarks. rike for girls and the sack race for about 2.50 a.m. special launches boys. Aather special event was the "centipede" race, in which teams composed of six competitons carried
long bamboo pole.
At the conclusion of the sports Mr. P. V. H. Botelho, the President of the Club, invited the Consul. Mr. E. V. M. R. de Sousa, to present the prizes. He said that all those pre- sent must be pleased that the after- coon had passed of so successfully for the entertainment to the child-
He remarked that the purpo of entertaining the younger folks THE to reraind them to honour their national day. On behalf of the Co- mitte, be thanked the donors of prizes. The results are as follows:
rea,
20 Yards Race for Boys under 8,
1. V. Xavier; 2, J. Figuerado; 3, J. Souza.
RICE TROUBLE OVER.
covered those of the company whe PHILANTHROPIC BALES SOON TO came from Hongkong back to their homes.
AT THE CLUB LUSITANO...
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CEASE.
The Charge of Admission will bo on behalf of the verder whose agents $100 for others than Members of the DEACON LOOKER, DEACON & HARS Hongkong Jockey Club or Gymkhana TON reserve the right to accept ruch į Clab Tender as they please. No Tonder will be considered if it is not as much as or more than the reserve price. The reserva price will be fired by Deacon, LOOKER, DEACON & BARSTON prior to, the opening of the sexled Tenders but they shall be under no liability tu disclose same.
The good work done by the Tung Wah Hospital in selling cheap rice
The Tenderer whose Terder is accept- to the poor is reported to be sun
eil en aforesaid atall forthwith anter into and sign a Contract for the purchase of sidered now no longer necessary. the property in the form al-rady pre- The shed erected at Warchai neur pared by the undersigned Me-ens therein has not been used for the which can be ingreeted at their fice the Naval Hospital for selling rice DECO, LOOKER DEACON & HARSTON- alleged. to the danger of it catching h purpose since Friday, owing, as in time Anring the al business
The T. deur who Tube to m
dral of the Immaculate Conception After the High Mass at the Cathe
Portuguese community congregated yesterday," a large number of the
ul for Portugi (Mr. E. V. M. R. West Point larned to the copiof maid chathalen filsith at the Club Lusitano where the Con- fire. The poultry sorting shed at
Souza) was At Home to the for selling rice is now taken back, bras to the dealereg Stusses Dry Portuguese community and their the dealers. Thres in Wanchal" who | rose, Jongens. Prados & Hangton cou friends. There were many ladies wish to buy cheap pice will bence, cent of the proctve pelos as A present. Speeches were made in forth go to Tang Loong Chow and perit in anturianos with mud imbier | Portuguese and, the toaet The the West Point people go to the to the time of the fore-mid Cultrict.
Dated the 6:h day of October, 1919.
DEACON, LOOKER,
5 Yards Race for Girls under 8 Republic" Was enthusiastically Chinese Recreation Ground in Holly, 1. M. Xavier; 2, C. Botelho; 3. Krank. Refreshments were served wood Rond. It is said that in view! Hyadnan.
14:-1, A. Gosano: 3, B. Gosuon; a, M. Oliveira.
na lavish scale and the merry of the decrease of the price of tice
100 Yards Roca for Boys, 8 tomking continued until I p.m., when all round the cheap selling of rice the gathering eventually dispersed by the Tang Wab Hospital will con to the strains of the Portuguese une tinue only while the stock lasts and British National Anthems played by that is only a matter of three or four alpino String Bard.
days.
100 Yarde Rece for Girls, 8 Lo 14:-1, E. Chreira; 2, E. Hynd- man; 3, H. Jorge.
Skipping Race for Girls inder B: Vera Hyndman; 2, Xavier; 3, K. Hyndman.
AL.
Skipping Race for Girls, 8 to 14:-1, E. Silva, 2, C. Xavier; 8, H. Jorge.
Sack Tece for Boys under 8:-1,
F. Santos; 2. J. Santos; 3, V. Xavier.
་་
THE CATHOLIC UNION.
"
It is understood that subscriptions towards the rice fund by the gener ous public total over $120,000 which the expenses for creating matsheds Fand the free distribution of corged amount to $40,000. It is expected
"
The members of the Catholic that a statercent of accounts will Union Club celebrated the feast of be published in due course...
the Republic in a very quiet way by entertaining a few of their friends in
Sack Race for Boys above f--the morning. In the evening, the G.; Noronha; 2, G. Aquiao; 8. E. members of this Club were guesta of GoGaDC.
the Club de Recreio.. Potato Race for Boys:-1, L Ribeiro; 2, J.
Santos; 8, J. Figuerida.
Potato Baca for Girls:-1, Xavier; 2, W. Remedios: 3, E. Oliveira.
Centipede Racp:-1, J. Lüz's team.
Lighted Candie Race (Consola.. tion)-1, A. Leite; 2. H. Noronha; | 3. J. Silva.
Indies Nanimation Race:-1, 31. A. Xavier and Miss Angela Reme clics; 2. L. B. Gomes and Miss Alda Remedios; 3, C. Marcus and Mrs. Guiterrez.
The Committee consisted of Messrs. P. V. H. Botelho (presi-)
the Club's Eagstaff all day while the The Hag of the Republic flew from
decorated with flags, etc. interior of the building was gally
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.
Orders issued by Mr. J. W. Franks, D.S.P. (R.).
dent), V. L. dos Remedios (hoa. In connection with his landing, secretary), J. A. Yaanovich, P. A. His Excellency the Governor desires Yaanovich, and D. M. Vieira. They to thank the Police Reserve Band for were assisted by the following Sub-ably performing their task in spite of Committee:-Messrs. P. A. Xavier, the inclement weather.
B. M. C. Cunha, A. A. Guterres, V. Gonsalves, M. A. Simoes, T. A. Carvalho, A. Souza, C. Silva L. B. Gomes, and O. Olibeiro.
A BIG CHINESE SCHOOL.
The Club's Committes are indebt- ed to the following gentlemen for having donated prizes:-Messre. J. M. C. Basto, C. E. Lourenço, J. F. The committee of the Tung Walt Braga, J. P. Xavier, P. A.. Xavier, Hospital held a meeting at the Eos
AN INTERNATIONAL”. INCIDENT.
DEACON & HARSTON,
1, Des Voor Road Central, Victoria, Hong Kong, SOLICITORS FOR THE VENDORS.
160 MILES OF MOVING WAR PICTURES.
The great war in all its phases as participated in by the American Army has been depicted for the archives of the nation in no fewer than 47,000 still photographs and 160 miles of motion picture negatives:
Mr. Baker, Secretary of War, in announcing this fact to Congress asked authorisation to sell duplicates of the negatives and to print the JAPANESE LADY STRUCK BY photographs in book form for sale to
ATBAY FELLETS,
A. Colombo message to the Calcutta Englishman, dated August 18, says: Some considerable amusement is being caused in Colombo by a curious development to a regrettable accident; which occurred last Friday. A Euro- pean at Mount Lavinia was shooting i crows with a shot gun when some stray pellets struck the wife of a Japanese merchant, who with another Japanese was walking on the beach out of the sight of the man with the shot gun. The injuries were slight but the husband of the lacy reported to the police that his wife had been chased and shot by Australian soldiers, and being dissatisfied with the manner in which the police received the news proceeded to Queen's House. The Governor was away up country and the Japanese merchant lodged an eloquent com plaint with the A.D.C. An official enquiry was instantly made revealing beyond all shadow of doubt that the
J. M. V. Remedios, E. V. M. R. de pisal at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Australian soldiers had nothing what. Souen, P. Botelho, C. d'Assumpçao, purpose of this meeting was to dis-ever do with the accident. The C. E. Marques, J. F. Eça da Silva, cuss the proposed extension of the European who was using the shot J. M. Noronha, P. Nolasco da Silva, Chinese School next to the Man Me gun explained what had happened V. L. Remedios, P. Tranovich, A. Temple in Hollywood Road,
D. Barretto, J. A. V. Ribeiro and school when completed will be surf E. 3. Noronha.
ficiently large to accommodate 600 students.
THE DANCE.
OPIUM . A SMOKE.
chant, who, however, pointblank The and apologised to the Japanese mer. refused "to accept the apology and persisted in the statement that the A dance was held on the lawn of
Australian soldiers were responsible the Club last night, commencing at
for the accident, although the clear- 9 o'clock and continuing till the early
eat evidence had been laid before the hours of the morning. The club
Japanese merchant that Australian building was profusely decorated
soldiers were entirely blameless. The with bunting and pot plante, bhe
Japanese persists in his statement national flag of the Republic and the
and convened a meeting of his Two shilings & smoke was the countrymen to protest. Meanwhile Union Jack, surrounded by a circle price durged by Chong Yoo, o he has been making constant-cable of other Allied flags, figuring con: Chinaman, who was fined £50 at the representations to the Japanese Gov #piquiously in the scheme. The most Thames Police Court for harbouring ernment on the subject and is exdea. prominent feature of the decorations, opium. He is monded to an Engvouring to make an international however, were the fighold1010 Holdwoma
-matter-of the incident.
the public.
The photographs will make 12 volumes of 400 pages each, and be sold for 7s. 6d. a yolume.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform Free. The Committee invite the Ladies of Hongkong to be present..
Hougkang, October 6, 1913
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