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HOLLAND.--On April 2, 1923, al Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. A. F. T.-Holland, a daughter.
MARRIAGEA.
ings "at as early a date as possible" would get much quicker response. And, after all, speed as well as a throughness, is now the essence of
THE CHINA MAIL.
HONGKONG : WOMEN'S GUILD.
TION.
the contract. Hongkong wants its BAZAAR PROCEEDS ALLOCA. "most, serious problem". solved, and, after niany dreary delays, solved quickly. This does not mean, of course, that the Housing Commission need not emulate the Town Planning Commission and perform services extremely valu able for the next fifty years. Rather does it mean that its find ings can have better effect if promptly framed and promptly acted
upon. What does Government say?
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
our
Hongkong Volunteers.-Owing to heavy pressure on our space to day, several letters relating to the Volunteer Defence Corps have been unavoidably held over until
to-morrow.
The sale of mint machinery has been postponed until a date to be notified later.
The United States Govern- ment has appointed the Asia Bank- ing Corporation to act as a General Depository of public monies for the United States Government.
The Rev. H. E. Anderson, who has in recent years been the Bible
Women's Guild and Ministering The Committee of the Hongkong Children's League have received the following letters (addressed to the Hon. Secretary, Ms. Dyer Ball from England in connection with the proceeds of the Bazaar held here last November:--
FROM THE VISCOUNT KNUTSFORD.
London Hospital,
Whitechapel, E. 1.
9th Jan., 1923. fear Madam,-Hoir perfectly splendid of the Hongkong Womens Guild, I really cannot let the Treasuror reply to such a generoty New Year's gift, because I am so very, very pleased,
in these days I should have to write begging letters almost for ever before I could hope to raise such a an as this, and it spécially delights mo that it comes for a second time,} and so goes to prove my favourite motto Once a friend. always
a friend,"
KNUTSFORD.
CAPTAIN FRYATT MEMORIAL PUND.
The Arcade,
Liverpool,
MINISTERING OHILDREN'S LEAGUE (Founded 1885 by the Countess of
• Month)
AND MINISTERING LEAGUE,
Patron: H.M. the Queen. 32a, Westminster Palace Garicas
London, S.W. 1,.
✅ONDAY APRIL 1928
NEW DAIRY FARM LIGHTER.
LOCAL RACING.
SATURDAY'S GYMKHANA.
SOME BIG DIVIDENDS.
LAUNCHED AT BAILEY'S.
On Wednesday last Messrs, W. The first gymkhana of the year S. Bailey and Co., Ltd., launched was held at Happy Valley on from their yard at Kowloon the Saturday last. The attendance was steam lighter "Oriental," built to Dear Madam,-I am enclosing tions, His Excellency the Gov- Ltd, the launching ceremonybeing
6th January, 1923.
under normal, probably because the order of the Hongkong Dairy formal receipt for your splendid gift ernor was present and appeared to performed by Mrs. A. Stevenson there were many counter attrac-Farin Ice and Cold Storage Co., to the M.C.3. of £340. I cannot tell take a keen interest in the racing. you how frightfully grateful we all It was a very bad day for backers are for your help. We are having of favourites with the exception of single screw steam lighter, 71 ft.in
in the tine honoured manner.
The "Oriental" is a teakwood a meeting of the Council and the Gymkhana Stakes and the longth and with three steel bulk Executive at the end of this month,Polo Scurry, In both of which heads, and is of exceptionally after which I shall be writing to events the talent were on the strong construction boing design- you again and giving a message winner. After Oak Leaf" had ed to carry ice-blocks in an insul- from them.-Again many thanks, been started in the second race; heated ice hold; capacity 20 tons of Yours sincerely,
was pulled out again in the third ice in -15a blocks. A mast and of money, but after making, the to lift the ice blocks. The propell event. Naturally he carried a pile derrick with steam winch are fitted pace hot for the first four furlongs,ing machinery consists of a set of he was never in the picture and compound surface condensing en-. Speckled Mouse" won somewhat gines and a marine return rubular handily.
boller, giving the wessel a speed. of 81⁄2 knots..
1
UNA G. Bumows, Secretary
EVELINA HOSPITAL FOR SICK
CHILDREN.
under the patronage of THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN.
The results were
1.-HALF MILE RACE.
For subscription griffins of any
season that have never won a
race, whether starters or not, Mr. Bartholomew's Sleepy, Ist prize, $250; 2nd prize, $125; Mr. J. G. Lyon Brown's The 3rd prize, $75.
Mr. G. A. Harriman's Dempsey.
148 lbs. (Mr. Harriman) i Dr.
(Mr. Davies) 2Mr.
(Lt. D'Aeth) o
Mr. A. H. Carroll's Palm Leaf
(late Gallowgate), 155 lbs.
Mr. Towers' Flash Tile, 147 lbs.
Southwark Bridge Road, London, S.E., 11th Jan., 1923. Dear Madam,-With many grate- ful thanks I hasten to acknowledge the contribution of £200 from the Mr. F. B. Trevelyan, Miss L,
Do please if you can thank as Hongkong Women's Guild and Mr. J. G. Lyon's Cassia River, Trevelyan, Mr T. A. Spencer and many of our gonerous unnamed Ministering Children's League: 155 lbs. Mr. D. S. Spencer left by the s.s.riends as is possible. They really your letter was read to the Com- Mr. Kensington's The Discardi "Janus", yesterday.
deserve far more than I can express.mittee of Management at the Meet
(late Undaunted King) 152 lbs, Yours very truly,
ing this week and I was directed to Messrs. Hosie and Cock's Old'
(Mr. Matcham) 3 express the very sincere and grute- ful thanks of the Authorities of the
Monkeynuts, 153 lbs "Evelins" for the generous gift. It is very acceptable and bas come at a very opportune time, to em- phasise this it is merely necessary 9th Jomary, 1923. for me to mention that we owe our have to express our most sincere £4,000, notwithstanding every care Dear Madam-Once again we Bankers considerably more thou thanks to your League for their and economy.
My Committee most generous donation of ITU to greatly appreciates the friendly in- the Captain Fryatt Memorial Fund,terest of your League in our good This makes a total of £1,500.19.1. work and trust that the association The Rev. G. E. S. Upsdell, received from your League for the may be a lasting one. M.A., of Queen's College, discover-special benefit of the children of
1 enclose official receipt, and, ed on Saturday night the body of a members of the profession and their with compliments and renewed Chinese woman, of about thirty-dependenta who may be in distress, thanks,-Romain, Yours sincerely, five years of age, hanging to the and believe me, we are deeply grate- railings of No. 5. Queen's Gardens, ful to you. There has, I regret to
H. C. S. SMITH, Secretary. The remains have since been say, been a heavy drain upon our removed to the mortuary.
fund arising out of the great amount of distress which has existed during the past year especially, amongst Captains and Officers of the Mer-
Society's sub-agent for Hongkong and Indo China, retires to join an English circuit in the Wesleyan Methodist Church.
A.
The offices of the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs are shortly to be transferred to Beaconsfield chant Service and their dependents,
ROYAL SOLDIERS DAUGHTERS HOME.
65, Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead London, N.W. 5,
9th January, 1923. Dear Madam,-I am directed by
(Mr. Soares) Q
(Mr. Nelson) 0 Mrs. Bernard's Snodgrass,
155 lbs. (Mr. Zellensky) o Dr. A. R. Esler's Whistling
'Rufus, 146 lbs.
160lbs. (Mr. Potts) 0
Dunlin, 160lbs, (Mr. Brown) 0
A. R. Esler's Whistling
Rufus, 160lbs. (Mr. Esler) o' A. Young's 'Roman. Dusk,
160lbs. (Mr. Young) 0 Won by a head ;a length between second and third. Pari-Mutuel.
Winner: $18.10 Ticket No.
1
Cash Sweep..
2,
7.80 .7.20 3, 26.80
515, $2,135.70
107,
610.20
321,
305.10
Unplaced ponies ($20 each): Nos. 5; 637, 650, 440, 365. 417, 368, 703," 707.
5.-CLASS HANDICAP "B" CLASS. Three-quarters of a mile race. For (Mr. G. W. Sewell) of Time: 1min01.3-5 secs.
Chinu ponies. 1st prize, $300; 2nd Won by half a length; a head Mr. Seth's In Spite Of, 151 lbs.
prize, $150; 3rd prize, $100 between second and third.
Pari-mutuel.
(Mr. Seth) r Cash Sweep. Mr. Towers' Ridge Tile, 146 lbs, Winner: $36.90 Ticket No.
(Mr.-Zellensky) 9.90 305. $1.344.00 Messrs Albert and Arnold's
13.80 371, 348.00 Dandy Kid, 152 lbs.
19.20
(Mr. Soares) 3 Veteran King, 155. Ibs.
370. 192.00 Unplaced ponies ($20 each): Messrs. Potts and Croucher's Nos. 337, 110, 302, 483, 250.
Z-CLASS HANDICAP: 'A" CLASS. Three-Quarter of a Mile Race.
For China ponies, 1st prize. $300: 2nd prize, $150; 3rd prize,
$100.
(Mr. Potts) o Mr. G. A Harriman's West River, 153 lbs. (Mr. Matcham) Messrs. Graham and Harriman's
Autumn Time, 152 lbs.
Arcule, as their present rooms and this further munificent dona- the Committee of the Royal Soldi- over the top of the Post Office tion, therefore, comca at u mosters Daughters Home to ask you to Building are required by the Post opportune moment.
(Mr. Harriman) o Office authorities who find their please accept yourself and convey to Guild our very grateful thanks for 152 lbs
Will you be good enough to convey to the Mr. C. C. Boyd's Strathfarrar, Mr. Mac's Gotaas: late present accommodation too limited all concerned our most grateful their most generous donation of Messrs Potts and Croucher's
(Mr. Zellensky) {
King Tommy), (Lt D'Aeth) for coping with the increasing thanks? Herewith I have the £170 in aid of the general Funds of
Mr. Blank's Royal Earl, 152 lbs. business,
grestest of pleasure in returning this Institution.--On behalf of the
Petrol King, 153 lbs.
(Capt. Spinks) - 0 Messrs. Wynne and Donald- (Mr. Potts) z receipt Yours faithfully,
Mr. Dynasty's King Charlie,
son's Dunmore, 151 lbs. 150 lbs.
(Mr. Matcham) 3 Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin's Boat-
(Mr. Gibson) o Mr. A. H. Carroll's 'Oak Leaf, Cate Sportsman Dahlia),
man (late East River), 149lbs. 165 lbs. (Mr. Soares). O
(Mr. Davies) Mr. 5. A. Lopes' Roman Warrior
Mr. A. H. Carroll's Palin Leaf (late Waterloo), 159 lbs.
(late Gallowgate), 148-lbs.
pressed that the Commission, com- prising the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kote wall, morning before Commander Beck- At, the Marine Court this Mr. W. S. Bailey, and Mr. A. G. W. with Fan Yee of the Steam Launch Tickie (Secretary), should lack the "Tak Hing" was charged with services of an architect and a con of the number allowed, in the har carrying 46 passengers in excess tractor. Manifestly the housing bour on April 4. Previous con- LEVY-NATHAN.--On March 29, problem, involving many interests,victions were proved against him
1923, in London, Simon A. Levy, of Shanghai, to Kate is a very big subject for four men, and he was fined $125 or two Ethel, daughter of the late Lhowever able, however zealous and months hard labour. He paid the E. Nathan, JP, formerly of however unselfish. Before they Christchurch, New Zealand.
E
fine.
Committee;
O. F. Duva, Major, Secretary.
(Mr. G. H. Gibson) o Messrs. Da Roza's Roman Law,
152 lbs. (Mr. Da Roza) o Time: Imin. 33.2-5secs. between second and third.
Won by half a length, one length
Pari-mutuel, Cash Sweep. Winner: $44.50 Ticket No... 10.70 .216, $1,967.70
(Mr. L. Nelson). Time: Imin. 36.2-5secs. Won by a length; half a length between second and third.
Pari-mutuel. Cash Sweep. Winner: $81.80 Ticket No.
361,$2,048.90
13.20
:
2.
11.90
3
232, 585.40. 8.20 673, 292.70
G. B. SAY, Secretary.
OFFICERS FAMILIES FUND."
1, Chesterfield Gardens,.
SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND Mayfair, W. 1.,
"ARETHUSA" TRAINING SHIP. Jan. 6th, 1923.
184, Shaftesbury Avenue, and the Committee wish me to tell!
Dear Madam,-Lady LandsdownĆ
London, WC.-2, 1- January 6th, 1923. you how deeply grateful they are for
Dear Madamn, I beg to acknow BROWN POTE-HUNT question they must study numer Shanghai, on April 2, before the welcome, for our Widows and you very warmly for the draft of
cum thoroughly master the whole
your continuing kind and generous lodge receipt of your very kind letter At Holy Trinity Cathedral, help. Not only is the money most of the 25th November, and thank April 2, 1923, at Shanghai, Walter James, son of the late, ous minor problents, some extreme-Very Rev. Dean Symons, Miss Orphans but the knowledge that our £50.0.0, which you have been kind
Muriel Jane Pote-Hunt, daughter Capt. Arthur Vere Brown, of ly technical. They must find the of Capt. and Mrs. R. Pote-Hunt work is still thought of and approv-enough to send to us towards the Shanghai, to Muriel Jane, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. root causes of high building costs; was
married to Mr. Waltered is great comfort and support #25,000 we are endeavouring to Pote-Hunt. of Shanghai. they must study the whole question James Brown, son of, the late to us.
raise, to prevent any curtailment of of local transport; they must go Mr. A. V. Brown and Mrs. If any of your members are ever the Society's work. very deeply into the financial Brown Mr. Brown is assistant able to come and see us we would so Will you please convey to the
3.--GYMKHANA STAKES. secretary of the Shanghai Gas Co., gladly show them all we do.
Value $500. Distance: One Mile With renewed most grateful Ministering Children's League the run for five times, or as decided Hongkong Women's Guild and
For all China ponies. A cup to be banks,—Yours truly,
very warm thanke of our Treasurer by the and Committee for their response to the Gymkhana Cup, will be pre- Committee, called our appeal. I can only assure them sented at the end of the season to that in those days of anxiety and be won by the pony, scoring most Mr. J. M. Remedios' Royal Con stress, the help sent is, doubly marks in the races for the Gymkqueror (late Pawnshop), appreciated.
The China Mail.aspect; and they must also weigh and in volunteer circles is well-
"TRUTH, JUSTICE, PUBLIC "AERVICE”
HONGKONG, MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1923 HOUSING PROBLEM.
the probable effects of legislation, known as Sergeant-Major of the Any one of these separate prob- Machine Gun Co.
lems is a heavy task in itself. That the Commission will undertake
IDA PEYTON.
THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND corporated Society for Providing
HOME TOBE WAIFS AND STRAYS.
"Old Town Hall, Kennington Road, London,
8th January, 1923. Dear Madam-It is with much
Believe me, all that, the League and the Guild have done is greatly valued.-I am, youre faithfully,
HENDY G. COPELAND, Secretary.
them with the most searching of the great meat packing firm of Mr. Louis F. Swift, president ability stands without question. Swift & Co., is at present in Tokyo, That the Government would duly
Mr. Pollock has ever shown him- his arrival in Japan having been appoint, a Housing Commission self unsparing of his own time in aboard the T.K.K. "Shinyo Maru," unheralded and his presence was clear from the first. Having the public weal; Me. Kotewall on which he arrived at Yokohama Javishly extolled the work of the brings youthful energy but tried early two weeks ago, having been Town Planning Commission, judgment; Mr. Bailey showed his the passenger list. Mr. Swift pleasure that I enclose the Society's
kept a secret, his name 'not being whose labours "will have extreme- deep insight into the problem when says that he is in Japan merely for official receipt for your most wel
ORPHAN HOMES OF SCOTLAND. it came before the recent publica rest. In San Francisco, before come remittance of £60.0.0., to ly valuable results for the next
Bridge of Weir, fifty years," how could the Govern- meeting; and Mr. Tickle he sailed, it was rumoured that he hand this morning, for which please ment refuse similar services for has proved his ability as an execu- connection with a big contract to be was indeed good of your Committee 25th November, onclosing draft for
was on his way to the Far East in accept our very sincere thanks. It
8th Jan., 1923. Dear Friend,Your kind letter of Solving the even more pressing tive coglucer. Not with the Com-made with Marshal Chang Teo-lin, to allocate this handsome sure to- £135 reached me this morning. We housing problem? Certainly only but with its theagre numbers. Re-
mission's members lies the quarrel the war lord of Manchuria with the most supine egligence could it have further ignored popu- membering the magnitude of
the
-2, 17.10. 192, 562,20 .3, 11,20 328, 281.10 Unplaced ponies ($20 each): Nos. 89, 473, 536.
Unplaced ponies ($20 each) Nos. 319, 175, 468, 679, 244, 191, § 22, 559,- 6. ONE MILE RACE. For non-winning griffins of this season and subscription griffins of any season whether winners, or not. 1st, $300; 2nd, $150;' 3rd, $100, Messrs. Potts and Croucher's
Petrol King's 153 lbs.
(Mr. Potts) I
158 lbs: (Mr. Zellonsky) Mr. Nemazee's Nastarran,
hana meetings during the season, counting 4 points for a first; 2 for Mr. John Peel's Prior Muir, "
155 lbs. (Mr. Gibson) a second and i for a third.. 2nd prize, $200; 3rd prize, $100, Mr. Henry Humphreys' Speckled Mouse, 151 lbs.
(Mr. Matcham). I Sir Paul's Orient Dahlia, 151 lbs.
(Mr. Gibson) 2 Mr. John Peel's Yellow River,
146 lbs. (Mr. Zellensky) 3 Mr. A. H. Carroll's Oak Leaf (late Sportsman Dahlia), 15 Mr. F. M. L. Soares, Crusader
Ibs.
(Mr. Nelson): 0
(late Royal Crusader), 151lbs. (Mr. Spares) Time: 2mins, ogsecs,
lar outcry after.that recent public. problem, it does seem that the SEAMEN'S WAGE DISPUTE. | kindness and generosity. We do in the Orphan Homes of Scotland lengths between second and third.
necting which showed very plain- Commission would find its very
152 lbs. (Mr. Seth) Mr. Dynasty's King Charlie,
152 lbs. (Mr. Davies) Mr. Dyer's Manifesto, 152 lbs.
(Mr. Matcham) Mr. F. M. L. Soares Fidalgo
(late Satisfaction Dahlia),
152 lbs. (Mr. Soares) Time: 2mins. 08.3-5secs. Wan by two lengths; a neck between second and third.
Pari-mutuel. Cash Sweep Winner:$338.60 Ticket No.
2
wards our work for the children, are deeply indebted to the members Land perhaps you would be good of the Hongkong Women's Guild enough to convey to them our very and the Ministering Children's
Ā 15,60 502, $2,151.80 real gratitude and thanks for their League for their continued interest on by half a length: three
7.20 149,*** 614.80 7.10 629, 30%-40 given us and are truly grateful. appreciatte the assistance they have We very much appreciate their Pari-mutuel, Cash Sweep Unplaced ponies ($20 each): No
splendid gift, which will go towards |
Winner: $14.40 Ticket No. 367, 342, 387, 241E Believe me, yours faithfully,
providing for the daily maintenance
9.70 - 81,-$4,409.2017, ONE AND A QUARTER W. FOWELL SWANN and girls. Will you kindly assure Unplaced pontes ($50 each):
of our big family of fatherless boys':
501, 1,259.80
MILE RACE: HANDICAPN 447, 629,80 the members of our warm appreciaNos, 38, 206.
For China ponies. Ist, $350, 2nd, |$150; 3rd; $100, 2002) M Commander-in-Chief's Office,tion, and pass on to them our, most The Nore, Chatham, grateful thanks for their renewed
Sir Paul's Orient Dahlia, 157 lbs. DAN (Mr. Zellensky) L 6th Jan, 1923. help.
Mr. F. M. L Soares' Crusador. Madam, Iame desired by
With all good wishes for 1049,-
(late Royal Crusader), 154 lbs! (Mr. Soares) Alvanton's Arlington, Da Roza's Roman Law
155 lbs. (M: Gibson)
151 162 (Mr. Da Roza) Mr.Seth's Knockuh Leg.
ly, very forcibly that the com- onerous labours greatly facilitated DELEGATES RETURN FROM anunity's patience has long been and expedited could the personnel exhausted. Consequently, little be increased. But, since the Gov-Unable to interview the British
CANTON. surprise was felt when it was comment, presumably after due re- Consul General at Canton, the nake known that the Govern Eection, has given its decision, Seamen's Union delegates have ment had appointed a Commission, nathing remains but to offer a suge returned from Canton. A meeting eGovernor-in-Council deening it: 64stion which, acted upon, would was held at the Union Just advisable that an enquiry should assist the Commission yastly. Ler their report The Canton Civil night when the delegates made be instituted
as to what the Government empower Messrs. Governorand Mr. Luk King-fo Are Admiral Sir Hugh Evan Thome, I am yours in behalf of the measures are possible to increase Pollock, Kotowall and Bailey to said to have expressed considerable K.C.B. K.O.M.G., M.V.O children, The quantity and decrease the cost appolat, where they deem useful, meat by the owners and agents of of One Hundred and Seventy surprise at the alleged infringe L.L.D., to acknowledge the receipt of housing accommodation in the expert sub-committees to study the Bellerophon" by fitting out Pounds (8170) being a donation Colony," the Commissioners to re- special problems. Then let the a new crew at the reduced wage of from the Hongkong Women's port their findings, and recom- findings thus secured be collated $31 per month, the agreement Guild and Local Branch of the of the book firm of Manfield and Mr. Harry Manfield, a member mens ions at a parly a date as by the Commission proper and signed after the strike last year Ministering Children's League to Sons, died at Nothampton aged 68 possible." Excellent though this included in terre Gaverner ad Mr. Luk are alsoak you very touch for this MP for Mid-Northants.
stipulating $36. The Civil e Trafalger Oralmu Fund and to From 1906 until 1918 he wasberal décisio: Showing the Goveri<Com long.” “Not only would quoted na having promised their splendid donation-I am, Madam,
this way become much assistance to arrange an interview your obedient servant; cl
biz the Gorem with the British Consul General, e
од
realises that "the the
Housing que
After the meeting, the delegates
hirag the again left for Canton, salling by port their find the night boat
Joan B. BUETTLEME Secretary to the Commander-in- Chief, The Norc
MARY QUABEIEN
After nearly an hour calle dog killed an otter weighi 15b. Ky a+brook in a field Market Drayton.
4 POLO SCURRY. About 400 yards 1st prize, $100, 2nd prize, $50,3rd prize, $30.
(Mr. Seth)-1
Mr. C. C. Boyd's Springer, 100
Tbs.
Mr.
160 15s. (Mr. Zellensky) 2 Mr. Dr. A. R. Esler's Devonport,
LL JR. D'Aeth's Dundoon, too lbs (Le D'Aeth) Bulldog Drummond, 160 Messrs. Graham and Harriman's
Lakes Exchang, 160lber
(Mr. Harriman)
SALA (Mr. Donaldson)O LH Kemmi Kileen 1601
Mr Macnathara's Rice
lbs.
and 45:45 by twolengt