A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
SPECIAL CASH SALE OF GENUINE
EAU de COLOGNE
YARDLEYS
Magnum size
at less than pre-war prices
1 Hire Wickered bottle
4-Etre Wickered bottle
&c Cocked bottle
litre Wickered bottle
litre Stoppered bottle
4 oz. Cerked bettle
GROSSMITA'S
"Golden Still" 4 oz size
ZENOBIA
4 oz. size
PIKAUDS
4 litre size
1 litre Lize
CLOCHE D'ARGENT
Smail size....
Medium size
Large size
:
#
#
#
#1
6.50 3.50 1.00 .90 1.50
30
.50
2 3 85 28
350
1.30
1.50
275
LTD.
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
Hongkong Dispensary.
ESTABLISHED 1841.
WD
Powell
TELEPHONE 846
JUST RECEIVED
MODEL HATS
&
SEMI-TRIMMED STRAWS
ALSO
VOILE BLOUSES
&
JUMPERS
邊
HATS.
CHILDREN'S
We Specialize in
Social and Business Stationery, Loose Leaf Binders and Books, Novelties for the Home and Office,
Decorations. Dennison's "Xmas
Ltd.
FAIRLY EAST.
THE CHINA MAIL.
SPECIAL CABLE.
Ia connection with Sir Paul Chater's decision to donata fifty thousand dollars for the good of the Prines of | Wales' comrades in the great war this morning's Daily Press sounds a slightly jarring note. "The defini tion of an ex-Service man,” it says, sought at a meeting of the British Iegion, last December, will now be a matter of some importance." The definition has since been found, by the Ex-Active Service Men's Associa- tion, to membership of which eligible members of the Legion will be welccined. There cannot be much
for difficulty
honest and སྙག་
impartial mind ta accept this
STRANDED STEAMER BEFLO STED..
[China Mail SPECIAL.}
SINGAPORE, April S. Te Taisbin Marn was taggel off he reef and sailed for Java to-day andamaged.
V.R.C. ACTIVITIES.
VICTORIA REGATTA AND
SPORTS MEETING.
definition. HRE. the Frisce would be unlikely to hail as "comrades of the great War" men who were not. Among t those who have given their as he was, actually in it. It might patronage to the 1922 Victoria Re- not be their fault that they were not gatta which is to be held at Black in the thick of it, but it would be Boulder Point by the T.B.Con straining the meaning of words to Easter Saturday (April. 15) and call entry on Stonecutters Easter Monday are H.E. "the "comrade" in that sense. The Governor (Sir R. E. Stobbs), the Prince's chief concern, we know, G.O.C. (Major General Sir J. S. was less for the Legion as an orFowler), the Admiral (Sir A. I ganization than for those members of Daff), the Chief Justice (Sir W. Rees it who, with those of the EAS.MA., Davies), Sir Paul Chater, Sir Robert were actually in the res! scrum There Ho Tung, Commodere Bowden Smith is positively no reflection on any man Mr. R. M. Dyer, the Hon. Mr. Lan who is not eligible for the EAS.M.A., Chu-pak, the Commodore of the by reason of its definition, but the R.HE.Y.C. (Mr. Frank Smyth) and fact remains that the Prince's thought the Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen. was for the men who are so eligible. Let them have the benefit, and let there be no envy of them.
LOGAL AND GENERAL.
"
The Sanitary Board meets to morrow afternoon....
The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd., balds its annual meeting on April 22. This evering the Corozet Theatre gives its last screenings of "The Coast of Opportunity," a fively romance of Mexico.
Members of the special constabul- ary are requested to retum their equipment to Police Headquarters daring the next three days.
Comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening First National's great drama, “I am guilty," which gives Louise Glaum her greatest role.
The qualifying round for the Royal Hongkong Golf Club, Captain's Cup for April resulted as follows: Eldon Potter, 86-9=77, and H. J. Koch, 95-16-79.
Donations for Dr. Barnardo's Homes are earnestly invited, as in previous years during Leat-and sbould be sent to Mrs. II. E. Pollock, Helena May Institute.
So far no entries have been received for the motor boat race but there is still time as the entries will not close
til Winesday.
a
It is probable that on the Wednes day folowing the athletic meeting No more absorbing mystery play physical cattare demonstration will be has been seen in the Colony in months held at the R. C. when prizes will then" A Voice in the Dark," a be awarded to the best developed men Goldwyn picture, showing at World in the Colony. Anyone who wishes Theatre for the last time to-day. It to compete abould get into touch with is one of the few motion pictures in Mr. Witchell at once. Weight lifting which the conclusion does not reveal exhibitions will be included in the itself long before the climax.
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1923.
PRINCE'S FAREWELL MESSAGE,
"AN ALL TOO SHORT STAY.”
The following exchange of messages took place on Saturday afternoon between ELBIL. the Pringe of Wales and HE, the Governor :---
לי
To H.E, the GOVERNOR,
کنیا
HMS. RENOWN.”
SATURDAY, 3.33 p.m."
I am sailing from Hongkong with great regret after an all too short stay and would ask your Excellency to convey to all the inhabitants of the Colony my heartfelt appreciation of the welcomes which they have given me during the last two days. Please also thank all those who organised and helped to carry out the admirable arrangements which were made. I enjoyed my first visit more than I can say. I shall always retain the happiest memories of Hongkong and take the deepest interest in the welfare and prosperity of the Colony.
(Signed) EDWARD P.
To H ROYAL HIGHNESS,
THE REPLY.
6.00 p.m
..
On behalf of the people of Hongkong, I thank Your Royal lightess most heartily for your gracious message. Hongkong will treasure the memory of your visit. Our only regret is that it was so short, and we venture to hope that it may soon be possible for Your Royal Highness to pay as longer visit. In sending Your Royal Highne our best wishes for a sucessful tour in Japan and a safe return home, we beg to renew our assurances of loyalty and affection.
In
'YOU: CATCHER" TIFFIN.”
HOUSE SERVANTS WHO LEFT
WITHOUT NOTICE.
subordination.
(Signed) B E. STUBBS,
Gaternor
COMMUNIST MANIFESTO.
CANTON NEWSPAPER'S STATEMENT.
"FUGITIVE OFFENDERS.”
CURIOUS CHARGE AGAINST
HONGKONG MAN,
Ellis Ackroyd Beaumont, of the North China Produce and Import Co., 39a Canton Road, appeared before Mr. G.. W. King at H. M. Polica Chart, Shanghai, on April 4, on's warrant issued by the Hongkong authorities charging him with leaving the Colony, on September 2, 1920, 15 days before the presentation of petition in bankruptcy against him, with intent to defeat the proceedings contrary to section 83 (4) of the Ordinance of 19 1891.
Mr. A. M. Preston (of Messrs. Eilfe and Hays) appeared for defendant.
His Worship explained that "the proceedings were taken under the Fugitive Offenders' Act, and all be had to do way to be satisfied that defe Cant was the person, named in the warrant issued by the Hongtong alagistrate, and so make an order for his return to Hongkong.
A FAREWELL "SMOKER.”
the
Mr. Preston said that, if it wer possible for his Worship to make sock- an order be would ask that accused be allowed out on bail pending arrangements for his return. He had been trading in Shanghai daring the past 15 months as the China Produce & Import Co. It was obvious that unlers someone took charge of the business the interests of others be- sides those of the accused would be prejudiced. He therefore asked that accused be given bail so that he might It was hoped that some interesting
be able to put his affairs in order" interport contests would have been
Before Magistrate Wool this morn-
Since we read the translation of a before leaving for Hongkong. arranged but it is probable now that
Acting Sergeant Fender, of the entries in the various events will be ing, the house boy, coolie and gar- Communist Manifesto which was
gave forical limited to the "Royals" sad the dener employed by Mr. J. E. Ollerton, pablished in the Hongkong Daily Press Longkong Police, T. R. C. Singapore has replied that it of No. 175, The Fesk, were charged we have searched diligently bat bave evidence of arrest, and in answer to is unable to send crews as those who with leaving their master's employ failed to secure a copy of the origins! his Worship said he had no objection are in training are unable to get away without giving notice, and with in- says the Canton Times. Though against bail being granted.
purporting to have been issued from In asking for time to arrange his and Tientsin has been unable to pISC-
Only the house boy and the gar- Canton, we cannot find anyone who affair, Beaumont informed his Wor- tise through being blocked with ice.
For the naval events crews have dener were pesent in Court this has a copy of the Chinese text or who ship that in any case he had intended been extered from the Hawkins, morning, the coolis having jumped has ever seen it. The mystery that to visit Hongkong in three months-
surrounds the publication of this time. the "Titania", the "Cairo", the his bail since the last hearing."
Manifesto leads us to believe it was His Worship granted bail for 24 "Ambrose" and the Foxglove". Mr. Ollerton said that he took the not openly circulated bare sad hours, subject to renewal each morn- There are four entries for the naval house over from Mr. White and entters, seven for the whalers and six-moved into it on March 26. The published in Canton, it must have ing until the time of defendant's de- for the officers' skiffs. The naval defendants were taken over with the been done secretly. Inquiries at govparture, in the sum of $250 and two- sub-committee looking after the house. The house boy was to receive rent offices elicited the entire sureties of $250 each. events are--Liest Commander Drew. $20 per month and the gardener $10. repudiation of the document. There Lieut. Littleton and Lient Mitchell. His understanding with Mr. White may be a small group of communists
All entries for the sailing events was that the latter should pay the working underground but as no trace LIEUT. Walter HigbY.
at these movements bas teer must be sent in to Mr. D. K. Biait, servants up to the end of March. On uncovered, the whole thing appeara co the Chamber of Commerce as the morning of April 1, the house boy to be a hoax or a "frame up" meant asked him to pay the servants' wages. to discredit the Canton Government soon as possible.
Incidentally, a band will be in attend Thinking that the boy meant.
Lieutenant and "Quartermaster ance at the regatta on Easter Mon- cumshaw for the few days they had in the eyes of its foreign trends
Another matter needs comment Walter Higby who, after eighteen day and on that night a dance will be worked for him, the witness
Reports have gone forth, presumably JEST continous service with beid in the Clubhouse.
gave him $1. The "boy" ran out from Canton, under the name of the local volunteer corps, is shortly leav- Following the Victoris regatta the of the room shouting "You no pay "South China Pablicity Bureazing for home was the guest of his. V.R.C anal athletic meeting will wages, I go and take the other men These reports also tend to discredit comrades at a happy little smoking be held on April 29, and it is anti- too? The boy made no further cipated that both for the bicycle race attempt to prepare his breakfast and the Canton Government. We are concert held at Volunteer Head-
arket by the Canton Information quarters on Saturday night. and the marathon race big easies he had to go to the office without it. Barest to make it clear that this In the chair was the administrative will be received.
Mrs. Olerton said that after her so-called South China Publicity commandant of the Corps. Lieut.-Col. - husband had gone, she could not get Bartan is in no way connected with L. G. Bird D.S.O., who, on behalf of the servants to do anything, although the Canton Information Bureau which the various sections of the Corps, pre- she had told the boy that if they is a reliable Bureau that gives out sented Lieat. Higby with a blackwood worked they would be properly statements and authentic information cabinet, two cloisonne vases, a silver- treated. The boy's reply 25 regarding the ac's and plaze of the salver, a silver batter dish and a You catchee tiffo, I go." All the government headed by President cheque. Colonel Bird recalled that servants then left the house.
The first defendant said that he did Sun Yat sen. We do not know who he bad been drilled by Lieat. Higby is responsible for the South China when the latter was en instructor not refuse to do h's work. He had Publicity Bureau or what its real and a jolly good drill instructor he prepared everything before leaving. He left because he was not given his purpose is. From the nature of the was" There were many present, he news it issues to nother papers, its thought, who had been adjured purpose is unfriendly toward this by Lieut. Higby that it was no good looking on the ground for This government is fundamentally ten-cent pieces" (Laughter), constitational President Sun and his colleagues sabers firmly to the Pro-depletion of staff, a vast amount of During the war, owing to the than they appeared in the rest of the world, but they are here and for Friday, April 21 (p.m.). Both has been rettled.
visional Constitation promulgated at work fell on Lieut. Higby's shoulders, BELL-On April 5, at Habkow, to the we must regard them as permanent take place in the Old Chamber of
Nanking: This government is in no and it was in recognition of his wife of Cyril H. Bell, a son.
features of the business scenery, Commerce Room, City Hall,
respect communistic or Bolshevistic, arduous services that he was raised to- Since we may not suppress the Guilds,
Its stitude toward labour is the rank of Lieutenant and Quarter "STARLING.—On April 1, at Shang-
The annual athletic sports meet we must meet them some other way;
sympathetic but the Labour Unions Master, and now that he was leaving hai, to hir. and Mra. René C. and an cbvions answer is a federation ing of St. Stepher's College is advers-
like other organisations must keep the Colony it was interesting to know Starling, a daughter.
of Employers. We do not propose a ed for 1.30 p.m., en Thursday, April
within the law. Radicals and that Lient. Higby would retire" with HUGHES--On April 2, at Shanghai, conspiracy amongst employers to 13, at Happy Valley. A fine
extremists may express opinions the rank of Captain (Loud cheers.)- to Er. and Mr. Llewellyn J. resist every demand of the programme has been drawn up, and
different from those held by the In the old country, he believed that Hughes, a son, (David Alford.) workers. That, would do no good. some good racing is assured. A 220
responsible authorities but does not it was Lieut. Higby's intention to RIELLEY-On April 2, at Suang That would assuredly fail. We yards evcut for Old Boys should
this happen in every country? commence farming—(laughter).
If hai, to Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Rielley, propcze a Federation of Employers street many entries. Mrs. S. C.
Edmond McGrath, tanger of the
But, retuming to that Mariinato, that was so, then the cows were is & daughter.
for the good it could do in reviewing Tseng will distribute the prizes at
At the annual meeting of the MAAS-01 April 4, st Foochow, to the industrial situation generally, in 5.20 p.m.
Hongkong Electric Coy. Ltd., to be Hongkong Hide and Leather Works, Mr. L. P. Hsieh who is the leader of for a hefty time. They would have. Mataukok, charged before the Marxian socialists and a professed to parade for milking at 7 a.m. sharp Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Mass (Chinese settling in calm temper upon a
Reporting the death of Capt. H. held on April 22, the Board of Maritime Customs), a daughter. general policy, and especially in at
Replying, Lieut. Higby said he ranging to standard se wages and C. Thomas, master of the Admir Line Director will recommend, subject to Magistrate Lindsell this morning with Christian, has told the writer that his each morning (Laughter)..
the unlawful possession of three organization, The Mutual Aid Society bours for the different trade... Wenatchee," which took place audit, a dividend of $1.50 per share, Winchester rifles, 1,870 rounds of did not issue the Manifesto, and does would far sooner have on his hands a Consider the carpenters, for example, on beard the vessel at Manila March Owing to error the numbers of Winchester ammunition, and 200 not approve of it. So, before our file of the rawest recruits than have it. critics condemn the Canton Goren left to him to say good bye to Bong- rounds of .32 ammunition. It has been discovered that the 31, the Manila Times rays Captain
Defendant said the arms were the ment of radicalism it will be well for kong and the many friends he had in various firms who employ carpenters Thomas died from indigenza and com- two prize tickets in the Prince of Wales' Race Meeting, were incorrectly pay various zates of age and work plications. He was taken ill at Hong- their men for different terms. Scarsely kong, where he relinquished the com- recorded. They exe corrected as property of his brother, who had left them to ascertain first whether the the Corps. He thanked Lieut. Col. Bird daring the war. Much of his labour two agree. This plays into the hands of mand of his ship to Captain H. R. follows: Gymkhans Stakes, second them in his charge when he went to things they complain of emanate for what he had said about his duties had been lightened, however, by the permit for the the less reasonable members of the Lyons, who is taking the liner to the prize ticket No. 338 (and not 232); Shanghai. He did not know if his from responsible sources.
Class Handicap: B Class, third prize irms, but he supposed he had. SIR PAUL CHATER'S GIFT. co-operation of the Corps instractors. guilds, for they can point to these States.
ticket No. 551 (and not 544).
In this connection he mentioned Magistrate: What does he want) three Winchesten fort-I don't know. In connection with our Saturday especially the late Adjutant, Captain
three meeting of the South China Athleticle brought them with him from home report of his $50,000 gift for the G. Stewart, whom he was gail to years ago. No attempt was benefit of ex-service men in these amongst those present that even so much per cent, less_thma C, and | Mr Aboni Bantre, the sum of $20 | Association will be held at the made to conceal the arms. Two were Colony, Sir Paul Chater wishes us to ing. He was „exceedingly sorry to
Racecome an April 13 and 14 this Employers would be able to sort out alleged to have represented that he had year. There is useful data for its committee, which bean seat by her husband, a prisoner programme of events, including a ons the room of another employee. would work for some sort of unia Victoris Jail, Defendant denying mile and a fire-mile fist race. The There is no doubt that something iformity in these matters. There the charge, Inspector J. Grant applied events which cover two days, include most be done to improve the labour should also be an Industrial Board for's remand as he had several wit. a 220-yards flat race open to the tastion here. Now that the junket- } on which the Guilds and the cases to call, including Bankra: The Colony, which should attract many ting in over, we most settle down to Employers' Federation should be re-case was remanded until-text Monday word again, and consider seriously presented, not by office men, clerks, afternoon. Buil was fixad in the sum How but to estabush good relations cadets, or what not, but by managers, foremen, etc, men who noise in daily
JI
BIRTHS
DEITE.
INSPECTION SOLICITED
}
DER A WING & CO..
60, Des Voeux Road, CENTRAL.
SWINTON.-On April 2 at Shanghai, Elizabeth Jane Swinton (Narsing Sister), aged 43 years.
The China Mail.discrepancies according as they suit
“RŪTS, JUSTIOR,
The annual meeting of the Hong- keng General Chamber of Commerce is advertised for Thursday, April 20 (4 pm.) and that of the Association
of Exporters and Dealers of Hongkong
Daniel de Jesus was charged PUBLIC KRVICE" their purpose. Demanding an increase
from A, although he pays more than B, before Magistrate Lindsell this mom- they can remind him that he pays ing with having obtained from
LSLOW, MONDAY, APRIL 10. 1992.
EMPLOYERS FEDERATION.
of $750.
programme..
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
J
The Centon excharge shop strike
Against last year's vote of
$500,000, the Canton authorities are reported to bare sanctioned a vote of $1,500,000 for education this year.
Canton government offices and military barracks were to close to day in memory of General Tang Heng for whom a memorial service was to be bela.
:
The second annual athletic sports
entries.
excellent
Get a bottle of
"A PARENT'S DUTY. and that confidence in the future contact with the workers, know them,
BOWEL COMPLAINT IN.
YOUR boy is always getting scratched CHILDREN. which is so necessary to industrial and are known by them. There is no
I or cut or bruised. Because these enterprise. Is will be perfectly idle approach to anatom or principle at an object to disorders of the they always will.
URING the summer months children wounds have healed all right is no ir and ideas to treat of resisting parent, in handling induir al differ. howels and Mould receiss the most cares Chamberlain's is Falm and see that ences and it is full time we out about Kaletten lon. As soon we any unnatural very jay cured Ee immediately combinations am ng our labore establishing one. Think it over now, Lowcess of the bowels king noticed You can es nothing better, and blood These combinations" have come and prepare to most and averkfarther Chamberlain's Cois and Dishoes poison is too dangerous disease to tik Bemedy should be gina" Forale by For anle by all themists and Store bout in a Hongkong- Litlater bobbery. It can be done,
wages.
The Magistrate ordered the first de- fendant to pay to Mr. Ollerton one month's wages ($20) as compensation and a fine of $5 for impertinence. The other defendant was ordered to pay one month's wages ($10) as com pensation.
ཐབས་ས་ ་ ་
$500 ARMS FINE
EUROPEAN'S UNEXPLAINED
brother had
ARMOURY.
WHE
Government.
",
versation in which it was stated the hoped that theniany beautiful presents What about the 327-I don't know. Prince was heart and soul with the while reminding him of friends he had. One of the rifles is bigger than the ex-service men and suggested that left behind him would not tempt him At the end of his speech Lient was for that ride.
took place between Bix. Paul and a others, and I thought the ammunition Sir Paul should do something for them too sorely to return, (Applause)
Inspector Aris said that he could member of the Prince's Staff, not His Higby's health was drunk with musi
cal honours and then there was a call? not understand why any person should Royal Highness. have such a quantity of arms in his
for a spesch from Captain G. Stewärky, who had come down from kindyjs possession.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.
Amongst those who amfited to Premed to explain why his brother TF you want a clear head and good should bring so many rifies and so digestion you must not let your the musical part of the programave much ammunition from home, defen- bowels b.come clogged with poisonous were:-Mr. J.B. Pearson, A dantd that he did not know wate from the body, se is always at MeLood, Er. C. Edgoumba M. E. crae when you become constipated unless if was that coming to a distant Proper food, an abundance of water head Brill, Mr. W. 7. Hawker, Loca and place, he had thought it advisable to plenty of outdoor pole thanld keep Todo Mr. R.H. 3 Vikin A Mil
four bowali regular. When that fail Paterson, Mr. F. Boutar, Mr. Winston- bring them with kin
you should take Chamberlain's Tablets. They are a gentle movement, of the Churchapill, and Mr. Le J. Edwa bowels and are cary and plasmet to take :-) (socompaniet) :-)
A fime of 3500 was imposed and the
Arms were conferated.