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BRITISH COAL TRADE BOOMING.
LONDON, January 12.
The French advance on the Ruhr has given a fillip to the English eas trade and prices are rising. The Monmouthshire pits are already booming with activity. A member of the German coal syndicato believes that there will be a dearth of fuel in Germany and consequently large Importations of coal from Englan i. French buyers are also enquiring here in case of a falling off in the supplies from the Rubr. Large quantities are still being exported to America in anticipation of a miners' strike (hore,
BERLIN, January 12.
A message from Earen states that Stinney, Thyssen and other industrial magnates approached the British collicies regarding the possibility of obtain ing credit for the purchase of a considerable quantity of coal to mitigate the consequences of the French seizure of the Ruhr. -
CUBA'S $50,000,000 LOAN.
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HAVANA, January 12.
Morgans were the highest bidders at 99.77 per cent for the Cuban loan of $50,000,000 at five and a half per cent for thirty years.
LOGAL AND GENERAL.
An advertisement about the
MOTOR SMASH.
THE CHINA mail.
BELILIOS PUBLIC SCHOOL LATEST SHIPPING NEWS DOGS, CATS AND POULTRY,
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION:
Prodaj
The anonal prize distribution of the Bolilios Public School for Girls took place in Queen's College Hall this morning. Mrs. Claud Severn made the presentations.
Tho Headmistress (Miss C. E. the Clarke) read
Jeport of the year's work As follows:- Bobool days in 1922 numbered 187; attendance was steady throughout the year, making a daily average of 588. The School is full, many girls being refuged admission at the be ginning of each term.
Chauges in the Staff have been fewer than usual. In March Miss. Choper was transferred to Victoria British School, and Mine Newsholme returned here, to take charge of the Junior Assistants who teach English in the Chinese cla-ses,
Misr Pinna, Miss Wong Walking, Miss Cheung Bui-ying, Miss Kwong Bui ha and Miss Oban Chec-wan have resigned. New members of the Staff are-ies Lan, Miss Young Sig-wa, Vi Tiang So-tsau, and Mias Siu Lal- fot.
ARRIVALS.
Flume L., (Dodwell & Co.) from Tieste. Singapore, Kowloon Wharli
Taimus, (Po Shun) from Baiphong, Boihow-Off Stonecutters.
Amherst, (On Fat) from Hoihow.
→017.
Alipittal. (Wailing) from Kwong Cho-Wau.Co.'s Wharf.
Banyei Mart, (Shewan-Tunes) from Keelung.-B53.
Hydrangea, (Chiu On) from Swatow, Co.'s Wharf.
Tieresias (B. & B.) from London Singapore. Tolt's Wharf..
Helios, (Kung Chung) from Saigon.
-C20.
Tairyu Maro. (Y.K.K.) from
Saizon-C48.
Bangkok, Swatow.--West Point
Kwairang (J.M. & Co) from Chongva, (Hinglee) from Hofhow
Off Stonecutters.
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Foccbow, Swatni.-Co's Wharf.
Haicbing, (Douglas & Co.) from Waishing, (J.H. & Co.) from Can top,-BT.
Hin Ping An. (Yue Wo) from Baria-OI Stonecutters,
ZPARTUKES,
Taga Maru, (M. B. K.) for Kerlang. January 13.
Sbantung (B. & S.) for Shanghai.
This report will be babdul reading for 1922 has been singularly. uneventful year-even the strike of servants affected the School as a whole but little, except on the Monday, and even then attendance was 478. During that troubled week lupeh was cooked-January 13.. ed at School for servantless membra of the Staff, and our gratitude to the volunteer coska was very real. Twa of the Staff answered an appeal from the Victoria Hospital, and cooked dinner for the Nursing Staff and patients.
In the locals, six girls passed the Sealer, four gaining Distinction in Nerdlowork, and one, Adelaide Rose the much coveted Distinction in
English. In the Junior six girls passed, two with Distinc
one, tion in Needlework, and Beatrice Xavier, with Distinction in English; this is the first time the School has gained a Distinction in English in both Senior and Junior.
The Nursing Division bas had a
Hongkong Horticultural Society's DRIVERS BEFORE THE COURT. course of lectures in First Aid, and annual show on February 22, appears to-day.
The appointment of a Chil Sanitary Inspector and a Chief Clerk and Assistant Secretary will be cor sidered at Tuesday's meeting of the Sanitary Board.
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all the eleven candidates passed the examination: Mrs. Hickling was kind The driver of the car in which Lieut. enough to lecture, Dr, Thomas to examine. The Division was inspected by Dr. Stuart Taylor in November. Commander Horper met his death on New Year's night and the driver of
A party of 160 girls went to the the car whichi avertook deceased's car Rally for the Prince, and the whole before the accident, were charged be-school enjoyed the holiday granted fore Magistrate Wood this morning on his birthday.
The senior classes went to a mat with exceeding the speed limit (10
film "The Three Musketeers" at the Coronet. These vicions of bygone agee should be very helpful-in-icera sing historical knowledge: they were certainly very enjoyabla.
Helios, (Kung Chung) for "Canton January 13. Ningchow. (B. & S.) for Yokohamb, Shanghai.-January 13.
Reims, (Taio) for Haiphong, Hoihow.-January 13.
Durban Maru (N. Y. K.) for New York, Shangbai-January 13.
West Ivan, (St. and Barry) for Sourabaye, Singapore.-January 13.
Prosper, (Fok Tai Chrong) for Saigon January 13.
Hapch, (B. & S.) for Canton. January 13.
Protens, (Larsen Co) for Canton.- January 13.
Hein Chang, (C.M.S.N.) for Tientsin, Shauglini-Jatuary 13.
President Madison (Ad. Line) for Mauila -January 13.
Tairy Maru, Y.K.K.) for Kee- lung.-January 13.
Amakusa Mare, (0.8K.) for Kee lung, Swatow --January 14.
Teiestas, (B. & 8.) for Shanghai- January 14.
Chengva, (Hinglee) for Canton. January 14.
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SHOW NEXT MONTH,
At a meeting held praterday in the Supreme Court, it was unanimously decided to hold a deg. cat and poultry show on February 10. Bir William Ress Davies K C. presided and among "thrée" present" "Were Commander Backwith. Colone! Batterworth, Megara, Grdon Wilson, W. Ward, F. H. Dillon, F. McCarthy and B. L. Frost (Hon. Secretary and Treasurer.);
The Chairman said that b believed] there was a gearral desire to hold the show this year. It was last held in April 1920. In 1921 it had to be abandored owing to an outbreak of rabies. Last year Mr. Frost was absent from the Colony and as sebady took up his work there was no show. The show was indebted to tal 'Hon. Sec. and Tross, to the extent of
$71 40: This he been covere by $210, collected for the abandoned 1921 show, being handed over and a balance of $188.80 remained available. In 1919 $245 was taken in gate-, money and entrance fees totalled $78.60. For 1920 the corresponding figures were $320 and $395, Prizre in 1910 entailed $184 and $500 in 1020. A permanent Club should be. formed and several had agreed to be member. The suggested fee, $5, would gun'ant.o the expenses of the show.
They had two choices of tenue for this year's show and this had to be decided array Parade Gronn) | had been offered by the Officer com- maeding the King's Regioneni. Assuming that the Stewards would permit, there was the Jockey Club|
closure. The latter had the advan tage of having everything ready and arrangements had worked euccessfully, but this was offset by its location: Murray Parade Ground, being more central; could command a larger gate, but 'accomodation would have to la provided.
Colon Bultworth, Commander Beckwith Messrs. Dow biggin, Dillon, Ward, McCarthy, Wilson and Frost (Hon. Sro: and Treas. were ap painted to form the commit se to decide the question of venus and to go into financial details.
The following were selected as judges: Golonel Butterworth, Com wander Beckwith, R.N., Mr David- Bon (Veterinary Surgeon to the Dairy Tarm Ompany), Br. J. Stalker, and Mr. F. J. McCarthy.. It was also decided that Mrs. R. M. Dyer should be invited to judge the cate
The CS.P. notifies in and vertisement that an ail after January 13 Wanchai Road, between the Praya mitra) in a control area and recklessee of The Tempest," and baw the Remove (A) Kwang Sau Teing donors to the prize fund and all pre
Eset-and-Queen's: Road East, and driving.
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Bowrington Canal Road East, be-1 Ting How, driver of Dar No. 10 tween the Praga East and Leighton pleaded not guilty" to both charges Hill Road, will be closed to traffic. and Teui Fat, driver of Car 118 pleaded " guilty to the first charge Capt. O. E. Page of the Fo Shun 8.1. Company's 0.8.Hamun" which but "not guilty" to the second,
Mr. Hazlerigg, Assistant Crown arrived in port from Hoihow at 3.20) p... yesterday, with G00 tons of rice Solicitar, asked for a remetid and this and & bas of mails, reports meeting was granted till 10 a.m. on Monday, with a moderato mosscon, attended Both defendants were allowed bail of by a heavy, confued sea and hazy $100 each. weather on the voyage.
The health of the School has been good. In January 347 girls were vaccinated; owing to the skill and speed of the volunteer vancinatorn Messrs. Hewett and Doidge, the work was done in a morning. Vaccination has apparently no terror for Chinese girle; in caer, the general feeling was one of gaiety and pleasure.
I am glad to say that the school is
On Thursday morning, it was WHEN IS A MAN DRUNK Pas keen as ever on giving help to
discovered that the door of the Stamp Office on the first floor of the Post. Office building had been tampered with.. Several.ioches of wood work near the lock were removed, but be. miscreants failed to secured an entry.
OLD BAILEY PROBLEM,
those in need.
I beg to thank those to whom the chool is indebted; Mrs. Severn for her kindness in coming here to-day to eive the prizee; the headmaster of Queen'e College. for I-uding vet's hall; and the subscribera to the prize Fund, for their generosity. And I'
(B) Kwok Soi Ying: (A) Lee Tun Yung; (70) Tam Lai Yin: (81) Choi Wing Sheung; (8b.) Ho Yan Yee: (8c.) Poon Wai Kun; (8d.) Chan Po Yen,
St. L-(A) Tang Tak Chig (B) Ya Sheung Wook; (C) Clan Kit Yung.
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St. 11-(A) Sing Pat Mui; (B) St. T. (A.) Chan Miu Yung; (B.). Chan Sau Ko. Lum Yun Sang.
PRIZES FOR CHINESE.
Mr. Dowbiggio was favited to exlist seat offered to secure a few more guarantors.
OFFICIAL NEWS.
GIST OF THE GAZETTE,
On and after January 15 it will cast
4 cents an ounce to Brad lettere to Mnano.
Mr. John Daniel Lloyd has been Fokaprointed Superintendent of Imports
and Exports.
Class A-Yeung Sui Hing; Clate 4. Fung Sui King; Class 5. Wox
While Mr. David, William Teatman Remove (A)-1. Kang Su Ching, Yeung; Class 6. flui Luk Yip,
Tae Tong Tai, 3. Young Wai Hingis on bis honeymoon. Mr. Edward Remove (B). Ng Po Yang. 2. Irvine Wynne-Jones will act as Lui Oi Tok, 3 Lei Sau Fong,
District Officer, North,
2.
Class 7a,-1. Tam Fung Hing 2. Wong Kwan In, 3. Leung Suk Ching, Clogs 7b.-L. Lum Kau Fung. 2 Cheang lang Yanz, 3. Sung Yuk Ching,
The problem "when is a aan drunk In the office are two safes, one of has been litted from the lowly level of which is understood to contain the Police Court into the serener
Cass B-1 Hui Ngan Kwan, 2 stamps and the other one held articles heights of the Old Bailey. The ask the Staff to accept my gratitude
Recorder has tried a motor 'bus driver for all they have done for the school. Chen Yuen Yec, 3. Chan Sin Lan. of some importance."
Class 8b.-1. Clna Po Ching, 3. charged wit's injuring a woman when 1922 has been uneventful, but it haa
that the been a year of hard work, and it is Leung Tak Hong, 3-Chan Mui Yak. police alleged the
Clasa 80.-1., Tam So Lia, accident was due to the driver's with great pleasure that I acknowledge
the loyal help that has been given. Li Li Ying 3. She Me Chai dryokenness.
throughout.
Class 8d.-1. Sin Po Hing. 2. Chan Po Yee, S. Chun Tak Kwao..
Yesterday, Det Sergeant At drews found in the steerage passen gers quarters of the President Madison," 1 revolver, 800 rounds of ammunition 2 Luger pistols, I Mauser; 1 Colt, 270 rounds of Luger ammon. ition and 120 rounds of Mauser am. munition. No arrests have been made in connection with this seizure. He also arrested a Chinese on the came
The Recorder, Sir Brucat Wild, who has not long been appointed, and frequently evinces a desire to acquire knowledge, asked the police doctor what tests were employed.
The doctor said he used the light ship for illegal possession of six zille test which consists, in flashing a light into the man's eyes and observing the speed at which the pupils contract:
magazines.
Core'dorable eatiefation can be derived nowadays from oycling apl, perhaps De roads are. more adaptable for this form of sport
than
PRIZE LIST,
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Lo Hing Hing;
Government Scholarship-Class 2. Fak Kuta Ho; Claes 3. Haug Lai Kwan; Class 4. Class 6A Erica Batalha sed Ho Lai Tia; Cinea 59. Berths Remedios: Sir E. Wild asked: Do you use Class 6 Kwonz Sau Teing. a chalk line feet!"
The ductor replied in the negative and Bir E. Wild remarked "That's
PRIZES FOR ENGLISH,'- Class 1-Ivy Cheniley (Exam
2.
Bt. II A Mak Po Sim Young Wai Yung So Mee Hang.
St. IIb-1. Fan Lai Chun 2. Lang Wan Ying. 3. Chan Wai Ching. St. III.c.1. Cheung Of King, 2. Pon Lin Bing, 3. Lo Cha Hung.
St. Il a.-1. Yuen Wing Fun 2, Ku Kun To, 3. Ho Yeung Mui,
St. II b--L. Lau Yun King, 2. Yik Sui Wa 3. Fong Bui Ngo.
St. I-1. Lei Fek Yung, 3. Cheung the unlairest test in the world." It Priz.) lit Priza Aida Rose (Exna Kura Kun, 9. Cheung Chee Chan
Prize, Special Prize) 2od Prize Rok Bt. Ib. 1. Chung Or Ying, 2. Ng is enough to make a man drink, those which wind in and aboa: Hongkong and Kowloon. No-
The doctor interposed, remarking Lot Hing and Li King Chan (Exam. Wing Fong. 3. Ma Ctice Kia...
Scholarships held in BP.8.-Lai body in pursuit of such a hobby that he doubted if counsel could walk Prizes) Pau Choi Chue (Exam. Priz}
Kei Ying. Wong Ki Shst, Kong Yuk Patricia Remedios (Exam, Prize) need fear for the want of a gohall line.
Class 2-1st Prize Li Sai Mui Wa, Kwong Wal Fong, Su Kwa (Exam, Prize) 2nd Prize Chan May Ngob. Let Tan Kwai, Tam Ma Lei Ling (Exam. Prize) 3rd Prize Nellie Chan Wai Yuen, Hong Bitt Ying, Lei Cheralloy (Exam, Prize) Christina Wa Thi sad Kwok Sau Ying. Gutierrez (Exam. Prize) Beatrice Xavier (Exam. Prize, Special Prize) Yim Hang Ho (Exam. Prize.) The four defendants arrested
Class 3-1. Ng Shut Hing-2. Ng afbet a motor car chase on Wedars-
Beang Yau-3. Ho Yan Chi. day were again brought up before Mr.
Class 1. Fang Sin Bing-2 J. ft. Wood this morning for highway
Husie Roae S. Hang Lai Kwan. robbery. Inspector. Kent told His
Olaes (5.)-1. Ad Sai Biug-2. Worship that there were no further obarece against the accused. All that
Chan King Shim-3, Yong Po Yiek.
Class (53.)-1. Edna Batalha-2 Butterfield and Swire, Jardine had been found about them was that - the fourth defendant had stood his,
Maria Var (94) 1, Phosha To, 2 Matheson and Co. Linstead and Davis, trial at the last rasions for highway are charged for at the rate of $1 each, Bertha Remedios (84) Bylvia Bradley and Co. Gibb Livingstone robbery in Rennedy Road but be had a nounced in May and June of Remedios: (Taf. 1) Winnie Yan; and Co. David Bassoon and Co. E.D. been discharged as there was only the last year) providing that they do not (Taf, D) Forends Foster..
meant for the Hang Leo Cyole Co. of Council replied: "Perhaps. I Kowloon cater for easure sekang couldn't last night, but I could enthusiasts and bicycle and tandem to-day. can be hired there at any time of the
The jury acquitted the driver. day.
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND
OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
LL preliminary notices of forth- coming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for Insertion in he news columns of the China Mali,
occupy more than four fines.· ́ In
Mr. Wong Kwong tin has bren appointed a member of the Sanitary Bord in place of the Hon. Mr. Chow
tau son who has resigned,
We had 159.4 hours of tutabine in Dember and 740 ches of rain
Lettos patent la o bien granted to Mr. Robert Baker for his two zailway
inventions.
Tendria are invited for the supply of coal to the Kowloon Canton rail- WAY:
A building lot of Crown land measuring 15,000 equate fo t will be sold at the Taipo District Office on January 17.
A damage suit for Y. 381,225 is reported to been filed by the Osaka Shoren Kaisha against the Nippon Yusar Kaisha in the Tokyo District Court, on the charge that a steamer of the latter campary ran into a boat of the 0.S.K. and a used damage to the amount of the above figure. The Into Maru, a vessel belonging to the 0.9.K.. is alleged to have been ran into by the "Yokohama Muru; an NAY K. ship, on June 7 list, while the "Indo Maru was on her way from Singapore to Colombo, The plantiff states that the "Inds Maru" Way placed in dock and that hupais cost ing Y.361,235 were made;
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