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WEDNESDAY. DEORMBER· S, 1919.
THE CHINA MAIL.
ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE. MURDER ON THE KOW LATEST SEIPPING NEWS.
LOON RAILWAY..
WATCHMAN STABBED TO,
DEATH
Last night the Police received telephone message from Mr. Baker of the Canton-Kowloon Railway
ARRIVALS
The ss. Takeno Maru," (Captain Kanayama) arrived from Keelung yesterday with 1,230 tons of coal.
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The st. "Suisang" (Capt Fraser) arrived from Java yesterday with 3,600 tons of sugar for Hongkong.
tunnel had been seriously stabbed in arrived from Haiphong this morning The 9.3. "Taiszema, (Capt. Maher) the Kowloon station and Dr. J. T.with 400 tons of general cargo for his but. The man was conveyed to Smalley was sent for. The stab wounds inficted were so serious that the man succumbed to his injuries soon after.
Hongkong.
Cortlandt) arrived from Tientsin via The 5.3. "Cheongshing." (Capt.
general cargo. Chefoo this morning with 750 tons of
The new Hostel et St. Paul's Col Tege will be opened by His Excellency The Governor at 3.30 p.m. on Monday pext.
An interesting, though brief, history of St. Paul's College and de- tails of the extension scheme has been reporting that at about 7 p.m. it was issued. From it we gather that indiscovered that the Chinese watch 1849, the Rev. Vincent Stunton, the man on duty at the Beacon H first Colonist Chaplain to Hongkong, opened a school far the teaching of English to Chinese boys in Hongkong. it being named St. Paul's College. After being carried on lor some time en these lines an unsuccessful attempt was made to convert the College into a Training Institution for English tion obtained from the Police the In addition to the above informa. Clergy. The school was started again China Mail learns that the crime and continued until 1900 when it was was discovered by the guard of a closed by Bishop Houre and a Training ballast train which left Kowloon Institution opened for Chinese preach station at 8 pm. On arrival at the ers. When this was transferred to tunnel, where they were to unload Canton the present school was opened the ballast, the guard went into the under the auspices of the Church watchman's but to obtain a light for Missionary Society, 1: opened: in the lamp. There he found the watch 1909 with quire a small number at man badly stabbed and the place students, but the number rapidly mul-like a shambles. The position of tiplied until it was difficult to find sut-the train made it easier to take Ecient accommodation: The founda- the engine to Shatin, there to The 9.3. Esang," (Capt. Poking. tion stone of the first extension was telephone and secure first aid, all the hom) arrived from Shanghai via laid by Sir Frederick Lugard in 1911 station masters being trained in this Wahu yesterday with a through when further buildings were forc-very useful accomplishment. Reaching cargo of 1,850 tons of rice. shadowed, and these came in 1913 Shatin the guard telephoned to the when through rebuilding, accommoda- railway Medical Officer, the police
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE CAST OF DIE WILLY AM WILKINSON.
(To the Editor of the " Chigs Mail.
i
Sir,-I shall be glad if you will let the fact be known to the readers of your newspaper that I have
to my brother, Sir William Wilkin requested you to refrain from pub lishing the correspondence relative son, and that such correspondence was not supplied to you by me.
Yours etc.,
.C. D. WILKINSON.
DUGL CONVICTION COMES APACE.
The s.s."Hoihow," (Capt. Dillon) arived from Newchang and Dalny this morning with 830 tons of general [To the Editor of the China Mel, cargo for Hongkong.
The as. "Satanta," (Capt. Trott). arrived from San Francisco via Shanghai yesterday with 1,300 tons of fuel oil for Hongkong!
Pow
Simpson) arrived from Haiphong and The 9.3. "Loksang." (Captain In and the railway authorities. Then
he took the stationmaster back to the foihow this morning with 800 tons tunnel, where first aid was render of general cargo, and 5 bags of mats. ed. Mr. F: Winyard, the traffic.
Sir, deplore dullness, but we must sometimes be dull in order to Compare; convince.
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"Venns & Adonis " Verses 136 & 170. from the sky... Venus eyti
fool was I .... must not die.
"Rape of Lucrece" Stanzas 163 & 176.
Wretched I...affright tion was found for 350 students.
mine eye... fall and die. 1916 a large and commodious building
Melting eye. sympathy was secured in Caine Road. becom
... mistress' sky. ing known as the Hostel, while in 1904
Also, "Grant that.... the Eater junior school was opened in Holly. Inspector and the station master The as. "Endicott," (Capt. Alwen) may be I," seems to me both gram. wood Road, and in 1916 another in from Yaumati, who are also first aid arrived from Seattle via Shanghaimatical and lucid. Did you want the Aberdeen. There is also a school in men, arrived shortly afterwards, yesterday with 2,578 tons of general colloquial “me”? Yaumat and the latest addition is together with the Police.. The cargo of which 78 tons were for building at Shekki. Now again the injured man was put on to a stretcher Hongkong. Crowded condition of the school and and brought into Kowloon by the ballast train. They were met by
The
5.3. "Tingchow." (Capt. the large number of applications for the railway Medical Officer but the Simons) arrived from Tsingtau via admission having again led to the need man died about ten minutes after Swatow this morning with 670 tons for the extension of the school pre- he had been brought in. He received of general cargo for Hongkong. She mises, the Bishop of Victoria has ex-about twenty stab wounds. His condi- also brought mails. pressed his willingness to vacate histion was such that he could only say private residence in the College and "Three men," which phrase he con. to ask the approval of the Archbishop tinually repeated,
Perhaps the Adversarialist was thinking too much of his new trans- lation of Romeo and Juliet.
that is nothing to what my wife will In regard to my marital strife, raise at the China Mail Office when she goes there.
KEITH WEST. P.S. Ham-fat is crisp if properly The s.a. "Toyen Marti," (Captaincooked..
of Canterbury the trustee for the to the assumption that he was at via Sandakan, yesterday with 3,419 cooked. property, to allow the whole premises tacked by three men. The Railway tons of sugar and general cargo.
this leading Shimazaki) arrived from Sourabaya Eggs are not crisp if properly
to be used for educational purposes. authorities can ascribe no motive for Also 2 bags of mails.
This
OPIUM CASE."
provided that a suitable episcopal re-the crime. sidence is provided elsewhere. means that a large piece of ground. will be available for school purposes. The whole property measures 88,270 square feet and has been leased by the Government for educational purposes for a period of 999 years at a rental of $1 per annum. Recently $100,000 was offered for the site of the Hostel
Before Mr. R. O. Hutchison this morning, a woman was charged with being in unlawful possession of 4 taels of prepared opium on board the s.s."Quinnebaug. "
The s.s.. Amakusa Maru." (Capt. Kobayashi) arrived from Keelung via Swatow this morning with 929 tons of coal and 137 tons of general cargo for. Hongkong, brought mails.
She also
DEPARTURES,
alone, from which it may be estimated Mr. C. H. Lyson appeared for the
The ss. "Chongva." (Capt. Flet- that the total value of the property can-defence. A female cearcher employ-cher) sailed for Pakhoi at 9 am. to not be less than a quarter of a millioned at the Douglas wharf stated that on day with 400 tons of general cargo. dollars. The Bishop's offer depends November 26, and 11.45 am, she
on the response to the appeal for the the s.s." Quinebaug" was along Leong) sailed for KC. Was at 10 necessary funds to carry out this ex-side and was about to leave. Shea.m., to-day with 150 tons of general tension. The hostel will be a three met the defendant on board and story, fire proof building, capable of asked her to be searched. She felt cargo. accommodating at least 80 students something hard in her pocket, and hesides the European and Chinese asked her to produce it. Defendant, Rowe) sailed for Kobe via Saanghai The 3.5. "Arratoon Apcar," (Capt. Staff. The amount needed is about as soon as she bad brought it out at 10 am.. to-day with 600 tons of -$150,000. To the first donor to pay threw it overboard. Witness seized general cargo. in $10,000 will go the privilege of her and she called out to a Chinese raming the great hall of the hostel, constable to get a sampan to and for smaller amourts philanthropists may name the gymnasium, library and
was on duty at the wharf where The ss. "Shuncheong." (Captain
class rooms.
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serve.
Mr. D. S. Whyte. second engineer. Ngankin." is on reserve." Captain E. Tipsell. of the Wai- shing. has gone master. "Wing sang." Captain D. Christie, of the Wingsang." has gone master, Wai- shing.
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"fish"
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what was thrown into the water. Okuno) sailed for Kobe via Shanghai, The s.s.Tokushima Maru." (Capt. A pair of socks was brought up and at 2 pm, to-day with 400 tons of enclosed, was the opium The
general cargo. defendant--was--then-pat-under
The
arrest.
Cross-examined by Mr. Lyson Fraatz) sailed for Calcutta via Singa. "Doylestown," (Capt. witness said that there were many pore at 9 a.m., to-day with 400 tons passengers on board on the day in of general cargo. question.
The defendant was not very far away from the railing of the shop.
The s.s.. Shinyo Maru," (Captain Singapore at 7 a.m. to-day with 1,200 Natsumoto) sailed for Bombay via
tons of general cargo.
SHIPS IN HARBOUR,
List of vessels in port this
Japanese:
Amakusa Maru Tokushima Maru Soshu Maru Amakusa Maru
SHIPPING PERSONALIA.
Mr. Hargraves, second officer, "Fatshan." has gone second officer,
Hupeh. Mr. A. H. Bathurst, His Worship: Who asked you to second officer. Hupeh," is on, re-search defendant?
Witness: I was told by the lukong. The defendant was called to the box. Cross-examined by Mr. Lyson, defeu- dant said that she and her husband were grocers when they were at Sin- gapore. She arrived in Hongkong on November 23 and staved at a morning. boarding house. On the 26th she British- M. W. R. Williams, from reserve, boarded the steamer going home to has been appointed supernumerary Swatow. She was searched on ar- Chief officer. Yusang.".
rival in Hongkong but nothing was Hangsang Mr. J. F. Messer. supernumerary found on her. She was searched Satanta second officer. Hangsang," is on when she was at the gate of the Suisang
Douglas wharf, and was passed.
A Yingchow Mr. J. E. Bryson, second officer, female searcher found nothing on her Cheong Shing Fooksang." has gone sccond officer.when she was on board. She did not Loksang
notice anyone throwing anything. Hoitow Mr. A. Woodley, from reserve, has over-board."
Sunning been appointed supernumerary second Mr. Lyson said big client and her Yuensang
husband were respectable people in Euplectela. Mr. R. G. Palmer, from reserve, Singapore. They were on their way Fooshing has been appointed second officer, home for retirement and were passing Kanchow
Footsang."
through. They were not opium Arratoos Apcar Mr. E. Walker, chief officer, "Het smokers, otherwise there might be Pearl Leaf yang" is on reserve. Mr. W. K. reason to believe this story. He con- Victoria Bennett, second officer, "Haiyang, sidered that if his client was trying Hopsang has gone chief officer, same ship.
Mr. C. D. Forrester, chief engi-would not be satisfied with four taels, Cornelia
reserve.
... Haiyang
"officer,
Fooksang.'
,י
to make money by smuggling, she Tyndares
neer, Kurve," has gone chie! engi- charge defendant. His Worship im War Sepoy. neer, Kwongsang.
Mr. T. Roberts has been appointed posed a fine of $250 er, one month.
He would ask his Worship to dis- Jehangir
third engineer, "Haean."
Mr. G. Sirnaef has been appointed
third engineer, "Yushun."
WOODEN. HOUSES.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL BAZAAR,
Mr. R. Wetherell, third officer, In this matter, as in many others, Endicott "Huiching," is on reserve. Mr. O.it has remained for The Daily Mail Doyleston H. Farrer, third officer, "Haitan," once again to give a useful lead to Tancerville has gone third officer. "Haiching." public opinion. In a series of well- Mr. H. Conway has been appointed informed articles it has called atten- chiel officer, Cardiganshire." Mrtion to the comeliness of design of W. Robelford has been appointed wooden or as they are known to second officer, "Cardiganshire." Mr. many of my overseas, readers. 1. P. Thompson has been appointed frame"-houses, as well as to their third officer. "Cardiganshire.
cheapness and the rapidity with The Bazaar Committee of the Mr. L. F. Litey, chief officer, which they can be constructed. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul beg to idea has been taken up with the acknowledge with thanks the re greatest enthusiasm by the public, ceipt of the following further dona- and builders are eager to get on tions for the Bazaar which is to be with the work of providing homes held on Sunday the 7th December. on these lines. The main stumbling. Mr. P. H. J. C. Jonckheer, $10
Mr. D. Chellaram,, 1 Indian Em- block to their provision hitherta.bas
Gabo," has resigned. Mr. R. G. Lane, second officer," Cabo," has resigned.
Mr.Archer, third officer, Gabó, has resigned."
Spend your Evenings in WALLA Launch,
bren our antiquated by-laws, which, bruidered Cloth. J
from the point of view of fire, for Mr. G. Beaurepaire, 1 Silk Bag. bad their construction. Thanks to Mrs. E. L. de Rozario, 1 Tea Set, 2 WALLA The Daily Mail agitating, however; Jugs, Dishes, 2 Vases and 1
there restrictions are being relaxed. Cushion Cover
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TO HELP IN THE RECONSTRUC- TION OF WAR DEVASTATED REGIONS. GUARANTEED BY THE FRETCH GOVERNMENT.
FOUR THOUSAND MILLION FRANCS
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also by yearly premium drawings Fres of all Taxon. redeemable in 75 years at Irs. 600 and, amounting to frs 10.000.000-with a quarterly Erst prize of :
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Applications, will be received by the Price of issuo fra 485.—
BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE (THE FRENCH BANK)
up to December 11th, 1919.
L. BERINDO AGIE,
Manager.
Hongkong, Decomber 3, 1919,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
[HB" Undersigned has received Instrno- Tons dits Public Auction,
OD....
THURSDAY, December 4, 1818, pommering at $30 tinh
at his Sales Rocms, Daddell Street, å Collection of Übolce and Valuable Silver Ware, (suitable for X'mas Presents) On view from Wednesday the 3rd inst..
Cataloguse will be issued. -Terms: Cash on delivery,
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong. December 3, 1919.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG.
FACULTY OF MEDICINE.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that appoint a Part-time Tutar of Anatomy
'the 'UNIVERSITY in "about to
Full particulars may be obtained from the Dean of the Medical Faculty.
N. TEESDALE MACKINTOSH,
Registrar: Hongkong, December 3, 1919.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Undersigned have rooled t
stemctions to sell by Public & wetlana (For Account of the Concerned)
FRIDAY,
December, 1919, at 10.30
at their Sales Rooma, No. 8, Den VOEL Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
TILEY
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Oas large cooking range,
One Gas cocker,
Ona Riceha in good condition,
Two Victrolas with records, One large Tientain carpet 32 x 12
Two Perambulatora, Que Montric Piano in good condition,
And Miscellaneous Goods.
Terms Cash.
..
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, December 3, 1919.
(FOR 1000VNT OF SER CONCERNID},
Ja
TUESDAY,
December 9, 1919, commencing #t 1.30 p.m., at their Sales. Rooms, No.8
Des Voeux Road,, Corner of
Ice House Street.
A FEW LOTS OF Double hemstitched Sheets, Linen Damask Table Cloths, Turkish Face Towels, Bath Towels, Embroidered. Bedspreads and Table Covers,
Also
Que Wardrobe Trunk, Bellow Valises and Bait Cases,
Avd
Two Prismatic Binoculars. (All are New Goods).
Terms --Cash.
HUGHES & BOUGH,. Auctioneers,
Hongkong, December 3, 1919,
(FOR ACCOUNT OF LEN GÖYÇELTED),
Ox
TUESDAY,
December 9, 1919, commencing at 2.30 pm at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vaux Bond, Comer of Ice House Street, - USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNI TUKE, CARPETS, GLASS, PLATED WARE; &c., &c.
"AT follow
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Electric Reading Lamps, Teakwood Sereena, Sundry Blackwood Furniturs, Blackwood Fire Screens, &c., Bide Tabien, Ubairs, Cabinets, Pictures, Mo, Darpets www. and second-hand, Curtains, &a
Two Pianos, Two Vistroles,"
One Gas Cooker,
One Richs, Tennis Balla, že., &c. (Full Farticulars from Catalogue). Terms -Coah.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, December 3, 1917.
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