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60th ANNIVERSARY GRAND CHARITY DRAW IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PR OF HONGKONG.
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"Onibroen" Piano-Payer (8950):
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TICKETS are Now on Sale at Varicus Clubs, Je. They may also be obtained at th: Honakon HOTEL GABang.
PRIZES to be Drawn for on Night of the "AL FREO" FATE-IND DECEMBER, 1993.
SHORTHAND EXAMS.
ITALIAN CONVENT
SUCCESSES.
F H. BARNES, President. SIMON TSE YAN, Vico-President.
J. P. SHERRY, Treasuter.
The Result of Pitman's Short-, band Examinations held in July fast at the Italian Convent, Caine Road, are as follows:--
Miss Dolly Hanson, Amanuensis Certificate, shorthand speed 120 words a minute.
Miss Daisy Dunnett 100 words.
Misses Beatrice Gill and Mar-
garet Kent, So words.
Misses Iris Warnes, Conchita del Pan, Amy Stonham and Ellie Rosario, 60 words.
MOYEMENT OF STEAMERS, ..
The P. I. Torills lett Eingsporo for 11 s port on Sept. 3. .m. and is das here to day.
The B. F. AB. "Prometheus" for M«r- reilles, Havrs, Liverpol and Glasgow Et Miike on Oct. 2 for this port and is dar here to day.
FOOTBALL.
THE CHINA MAIL.
TEAMS SELECTED FOR TO-DAY'S GAMES.
HONGKONG LEAGUE.
The matches arranged for this afternoon are —
LEAGUE DIV. I.
Police v. R.G.A-Kowloon F.C. ground. Referee, Mr. Wright,
"Tamar" v. Diomede--Sno- kumpoo "B." ground. Referee, Mr. Tildesley,
COMMERCIAL NOTES.
QUOTATIONS AND COMMENT.
METALS MARKET.
OUR STADIUM.
PLANS FOR SCHEME MATURING.
READY FOR ASSOCIATION,
A fairly big order is reported to: The Hongkong Stadium Com- - have been booked for Wire Nails, mittec, of which Mr. R. J Wilton is President and Mr. F. T. James the quantity being about 15,000 Honorary Secretary, are issuing kegs of 330 assortment, 12-to invitations to all leagues, Associa- 31⁄2". These are stated to betons and clubs interested in sport! to appoint representatives to attend Contintental goods and the
a meeting af the Hongkong Hotel price is given as
between at 6 p.m. on October 15. $9.75 and $9.80 ex-godown. Hong- Negotintions with the Govern- kong. There have been a fairment have now reached the stage Club de Recreio v. St. Joseph's. -Kowloon F.C. ground. Referee, amount of arrivals of this line in-when the construction of a Stadium in Hongkong can be considered a Mr. Lavender..
possibility of the near future.
King's v. Kowloon.-Sookunpoo “A” ground. Referce, Mr. Spence. LEAGUE DIV. II.
King's Res. v. S. China
A."___ Sookunpoo"A" ground. Referee, Mr. Bailey.
"Diomede Res. v. S. China "B"-Seokunnon "B" ground. Referee, Mr. Wakehan.
There will be no League football within the racecourse.
cluding a large lot which is said to
be on a bank's hands and which is being offered for sale at about the price quoted for indent.
PIECEGOODS.
Plans have been submitted to the Government, a China Mail re- presentative was informed last night,
and-with: the kind co-operation of the Military Authorities-a site has been agreed upon at Scokanpoo. The Govern ment has assured the Committee of its warm support of the schemic.
The Committee now consider it advisable that an Association. be
Stadium Association.
Little is doing in the local market and Chinese dealers are waiting for the arrival of some of their orders. Amongst native merchants, there is a good tone as The following have been select-although business is slack at pre-formed to be called the Hongkong ed to represent the Kowloon Foot-sent they are making working
K.F.C. V. KING'S
ball and King's "A: Clubs in their 1st Division engagement DA Sookunboo "A" ground.
K.F.C.-Hill Wheeler, Knight; Morrison, McKelvie, Pasco; Clemo, Spary, Cooke, Duncan, Mason.
King's A-Blacoe; Wynne and Williams: Newton, Hodgson and Barlow; Burnett, Williams, Lieut. Jones, Dyer and Beesley.
GARRISON COMPETITION,
Only three days' foothill was played in this competition during the week, football giving place on Thursday to the final of the Garrison Tennis Doubles.
profits and prices are satisfactory
to them.
PROVISIONS.
Orders are being booked now for Foods to arrive in time for China New Year, prices are steady and the volume of business booked is fair. Considering the political situation, deliveries have been good.
NAM PAK HONG PRICES.
Java Sugar: No. 24 rough white $13.17, No. 24 fine white. $13.70. No. 18 rough brown $12.90, Java Brown $11.40,per picul net weight, delivered into lighter ex`godown, one month's storage, usual guild
For the purpose of forming this Association, any Sports League or Association "having a membership of at least four clubs" shall be entitled to participate in the management of the Association. Any Club shall be entitled to a representative on the Association provided it has teams taking part in four different field sports.
At the meeting on October 15, it is the desire of the Stadium Com- mitee to submit the Memorandum and Articles of Association to the representatives of local sports clubs for approval. If this is forthcoming, the necessary committees will be formed to arrange for the construc- tion of the Stadium without delay. On Monday 27th Company terms.
Present indications are that de- R.A.M.C. recorded their first Rice: No. I Siam long whitespite the attempt to dama the pro- victory at the expense of 83nd" (best) $8.40, (ordinary) 58.10, No. 1posal Erst put forward in the Company R.G.A. and the same | Saigon long white $7.20, per plcul, columns of the China Mail, Hong-
"A" Company King's gross weight for net, ex ship, usual kong will possess an afternoon
up-to-date made a very creditable draw with | guild terms.
Stadium before another 12 months H. Q."B" team.
Flour: "Dayton," $2.90, "Kwan have passed. The manner in which On Tuesday "D" Company Doh," $2.75, "White Greens," $2.98, the Council of the Hongkong Foot- King's beat 88th Company R.G.A: "Kingfisher," $2.95, "White Rose," ball Association, the Colonial by 6 to nil and HQA team $290, "Sperry's XXX" $3.64. per Secretary, the Military Authorities beat 94th Company R.G.A. by 3 | sack of 50 lbs. ex godown, one and the members of the Stadium month's storage, usual guild terms. Committee have worked, to bring the scheme within the realm of practical politics, is deserving of the highest praise. Mr. R. J. Wilton and all co operating with him have placed the sport-loving public Lunder a deep obligation. AB obligation which, it is to be hoped, will be repaid with interest by present and future generations.
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The following unplayed fixtures have been recorded as wins for the undermentioned teams :- "C" Co.King's 1 27thCo.R.A.M.C.0|| H.Q. "B"King's yath Co. R.G.A.0 |
The league table including these results is as under:-
P. W. L. D. F. A. PTS. HQ. "A"..... $500 22 3 10 "C Co. King's 5 4 9. 1 It 3 H.Q. "B" 5 3 0 2 215 "A1Co. King's 4 3 0.1 10 3 "D" Co. King's 5 3 2 0 IE 4 83rd Co.R.G A. 4 2 2 0 5.7 "B" Co. King's 5 1 4 0 7 12 27th Co.
R.A.M.C. 5 1 4 0 319 The P. L. 86. "Celtic Prince" is ex-94th Co. R.G A. 5 0 5 0 2 12 pected to arrive Luce from Reelung 88th Co. R.CA. 50 50 2 26 to-day-
Lo-morrow.
The S.V.K. 8.8. "Hekczaki Baru" (aropean Pestenger Line) Ir ft Moji for
Hongkong via Shangbui on Oct. 3 and ia expeed bore on Get ia the morning bailing same day 4 p..
This weeks's results are:-- 27th C RAM. 2 nd G. RO.A.
SOUTH CHINA WIN.
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WATER RATES.
NEW SCALE OF CHARGES.
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COLOFN Y CYMRO.
"SHAKESPEARE AND THE
WELSH."
Mr. Ben B. Esu of Maider, Mass, U.S.A. writes -
There was an interesting itean
The Government nounces that the following regula- tion regarding water charges for "excess consumption” will come into force on January, next year;
"Except as otherwise provided the price of water supplied by meter and charged for as "excess consumption" will be, fat cases where filtered water is supplied, five the rate of seventy cents (75c.) per one thousand Thủ 3.2.K. 19 "Awa Mara" (Cal. cutis Passenger Line) left Moji fr 11. "A" King's 9th G. RUA... 1 (1,000) gallons, and. in cases where Hongkong on Oct. 2 and is expected here Co. King's 6th GB.G.A..unfiltered water is supplied, at the in ureeen "Tivy-side Advertiser
“A” Co. King *....... 2 HQ. "B" Kings.. 21 "Co. King's". King's rate of thirty-five cents (35c.) per in regard to the publication of the 11. Kings,.40 27th 3. RAMG 1 one thousand (1,000) gallons, Pro Shakespeare's folios. It does not vided that the special rates charged seem to be generally known, even in the case of water supplied to among Welsh scholars, that the certain Military and Naval Estab-Principality played a prominent lishments shall remaia in force:part.in this fanous production, for provided also that the price of its printer was a Cymo naged water, whether filtered or unfilter Roberts. As all lovers of old books water-works at Fauling and charg the early printers to carry on the ed, supplied by meter from the know, it was longg the custon among ed for as excess consumption" title pages of the works they pro will be at the rate of one dollar duced both a device and a inotto. ($1) per thousand (1,000)}, HOME FOOTBALL. gallons: provided further, that the Slukespeare early folios, but the 41 have forgotten the device of the special rate charged for water sup.
well known London, Oct. 4-Notts County plied to the Royal Hongkong Golf Wolte beat Middlesbrough, in the First Cub shall remain in force: provid-Welsh one of "Heb Dduw heb, Division, by I goal to nil-Reutered also that the price of water sup- pfied by meter in the Peak District, as defined in the Peak District (Residence) Ordinance, 1918, O dinance No. Bof 1918, and charged for as "excess consumption" will be at the rate of one dollar ($1) per one thousand (1,000) gallons.
The B. F .s. "Feiresina" from Liver pool let ring pore in Det. for this and is dus here on Oct. A.
Adelaide, Oct. 4. China beat Adelaide by 6 guals
Elementary Certificate: Misses
Thu R. F... Agapenor" for Indon, Mira Guttieres, Bertha Smith, Hedviges Silva, Cissie Xavier, Rott: dan and Dunkirk left Stanghai un Nellie Gubbay, Anita King, Antarct for the port unit is duo bere on to 2-Reuter.
Silice, Marjorie Warnes, Lizzie Thomas and Lolita Rocha.
DIVORCE REPORTS.
ONLY BRIEF DETAILS TO BE
PUBLISHED.
The Select Committee of the House of Con-ions which has been consideringthequestion of publish- ing the reports of divorce cases has concluded taking evidence and its report will soon be in the hands of
members of Parliament.
Oct. 8. The vessel will be despatched at toen un fet. 9.
Tho N.Y K... ento Man" (Bom bay l'estenger Line) left Kobe for Bong kong vis Meji on Oct. 2 and is expected here on et. 11.
TioNY...Raga Mara" (Ameri can Passenger Tin) left Shanghai for Hongkong via Mann in Oct. 3 and is expected here on Oct 11.
The 4 0 1.9.8. "President Jackson " from Hängkong Oct. 4ivdnent Mau la onet at 7.30.m. She suile from that put on Oct. 9415 p.m. and is dus here on Oct. 1 at 7.30 ani and will sail for trend Victoria vis Shanghai, Kube an | Yok- hymn on Der, 13 at if a m
The O. L. & &, "President Jefferson" wird from ent by on epton her 23 on schedule, and is die at this port on Oct.
AQUATICS
GARRISON SPORTS HELD
AT V. R. C.
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BIRTHS AND DEATHS.
AMENDING REGISTRATION
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It was often been asserted that Shakespeare was partly of Welsh descent, which is quite possible, but some have thought that this claim was largely based on this carrying of a Well motto on the title pages of the early editions of the great diamatist, and which we now know to have been the motto adopted by the printer and with which Shakes- pcure himself had nothing to do.
The Garrison Schools aquatic sports were held in the V. R C. swimming pool yesterday after-
Though printing is sold not to noon, when the kiddies had an
have been established in Wales till enjoyable time. The prizes were
La comparatively late dato,la few distributed by Mrs. Blake, wife of Colonel Blake, in command of the
years ago a commemorative anniver King's. Major-General Sir John
A bill to amend the Births and Sary was held at Advar Nowcastle Fowler was in attendance during Deaths Ordinance, 1896, is to be first printing office in South Wales,) lyn, of the establishment of the the afternoon. The sports were troduced at next Thursday's organised by Capt. K. F. Walker, meeting of the Legislative Council it is interesting to know that at least M.C., RAMC, and 'Sergeant- Major Bigent, R.A.M.C.
The object of this bill, it is a century before that time Welsh- explained in the objects and men were prominent in London Results:-
reasons" published in the Go both as publishers and printers, Junior Boys' Race one Length-ernment Gazette, is to simplify the Robarts referred to being a case.
H. McKay; 2, H. Massey.
and amend the law.relating to the in point.
The B. F... Machson" loft Liver pol on Sept. 14 for Hosekorg. Shanghai, It is understood that the Com-Faku and lny and is due here on or mittce recommend that the scope bit. Oct. 16. of the Bill be extended so as to in The R L.Benvorlich" from clude the prohibition of the publica-lesbrouwerp muumion 1 tion of all matter which is indecent expected to arrivo use on Oct. 18
Surz for this post an 8 pt. 18 and may be in any proceedings before a judicial | The N,YR. Katori Muru (Euro bench.
pean Lino) left London for Hongkonu vi In the case of divorce it is recom-Buz on Sept. 18 and is oxiecte: here on mended that newspapers be per- Vet 23.
be B. F. Glaucus loft Liver mitted to publish the statement of
pool, on Sept. 92 for Hingapore: Hous the petitioner, the defence, ekong, Shanghai and Teegtau and in dur judge's sumining-up, and any hore cu or slant UGE 24 points of law which may arise dur- The B. I. 8. Benmehr from Mid-I, ing the trial, and the jury's findings diesbro. Antwerp and Landon, -
Girls' two Lengtos Handicap, registration of births and deaths, Tivy-side Aducitiser, May '23. and judgnient. The names of uex for this sort vin Straits Porta on Div. IV.-1, Paylis Hunt: 2, Maude as contained in Ordinance No.
Out and may be expreted to arrive George. witnesses may be given, but not here on Nov. 1.
of 1896, The Ordinance is m their evidence.
Girls' Race, Div. I, one doubtedly obscure in parts, and The B. P... "Holena" left Giver pool in Sept. 2 for Hongkong, Shanghai. Length-1, Doris Hunt, 2, Lily the interpretation is difficult. CONFUCIUS' DAY. and Japan uni ja duo here on or about | Spanton.
There ara also at the pre- Nov, 2.
Boys' Race, Div. II, two seat time divergencies in ac-
To-monow will bo the anniver- Lengths-1, F Anslow; 2, Htual practice from the authoris Harris.
ed procedure and arrangements. Itary of the birth of Confucius when Div. IV-1, N. Hallmark; 2, Hgistrar of Births and Deaths shouldn
Boys' two Eengths' Handicap, is further desirable that the Re- the sun colebrations will be held Chinatown. The principal have power to appoint Deputies to coutres will be at Nam Pak Hong, Girls' 100 Yards
carry out much of the routine work Wing On Street. the Tai Ping Service in 1880. He was Chair delivered offer October 1 will be eb Phyllis Hunt..
Cargo per 8.3. "Chile" remaining un- ship.-1, Rita Patheyjohns; 2,entaled In addition, some por Thestre and Yuwati. mb of the Catboiiparet to rub agunts,tabu Menac
tions of the Ordinancs taken from Council in 1898 and was made & Co., Lud.
Boys' 100′′ Yards "Champion" the Births and Deaths Registration Colonial Secretary, Tranevani, Gooth arrived by West Catur ship-1, A. Bilss; 2, H. Smith. Act. 1874, appear to have been in- Boys' two lengths Handicap, cuuded without being fully adapted Now will ho abject to tent, Struthers & Barry. foundland. In 1918 he went as
All goods P Governor of New South Wales, maining undelivered after October 12 position he was about to relin-will be sublat to rent. Agents,-Gibb, quish at the time of bis death. Livingston & Co., Ltd.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICES.
Sir Walter Davidson, whicse death at Sydney was recently announced, was formerly in the Ceylon Civil Service. Born in 1859. Cnoda krrived hy as. "Venezia "te Sir Walter had a distinguished maining und hvered after to-morrow career at Cambridge before com- will ho ibjet to rent. Agonte- ing out to join the Ceylon Civil Dodwell & Co. Ltd.
Smith.
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