SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 1023
CORRESPONDENCE,
THE UNIVERSITY AND WEST POINT.
[To the Editor of the "China Mull,"
Co
Sir,-As an alternative to the. Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-son's propne sal that the Hongkong University be removed to some other site to get away from the distraction and night noise of West Point, I sng- gest that the locality of what is re- cognised as a necessary evil be moved. It seems to be a case of Mahomet and the Mountain. Some will claim that the gaudy section is more difficult to shift than the Tai Hok Tong. I mind that our "Lighthouse of Learning" prises, in addition to the main building a large variety of build- ings extending from Bonham Road to Hutton Roud. In the rumbling area spread over many acres are a j number of sites mapped out for future additions when develop
nent warrants. Is there andther site as suitable and as easy of ap proach? Much valuable apparatus and a number of medical schools for special subjects have been putt up and although I know authing of these matters 1 feel that con- siderable time would her to be spent in moving them, also en- tailing much expense and incon- -venience.
(2) To maintain the right wit
duty of the Church of Enghendi
tinn..
(6). To assert the cling of the fairy
to a larger share in the govern ment urul responsible work of
The Cinere.
47) To Laster co-operation and fellowship between the Church of Bagbond and other Chris tint hurehar. Eostly the application of Christion Principles arut ideale to the while of our sticial life.
weities of
the Modern Churchmed's. L'uion are :--
POPIC DAY,
THE CHINA MAIL.
OPEN AIR CONCERT.
MANY ATTEND FINAL. PERFORMANCE.
*
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The Canadian Pacific have opened an Office in the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo and a Branch Office in Yokohama.
to gestals her doctrines from [To the Editor of the China Moil, tim to the in accordance! with this revelation.
Sie beg the favour of insertion; (3) To uplaid the historie-com-[af this appeal for Volunteer helpers prehensiveness of the Church for the Poppy Drive to be held in of Englund.
conaretion with, Anvistice Day Defence Cups parade ground, last At the Hongkong Volunteer Fa difond the freedom of Hetuembranes.
Nerves seem to be on edge in night, there was another satisfac- Korea. Some boys put a cracker on responsible stralents, clerical Puppy Day is held once a year tory attendance at the third and a tramway line in Seoul the other as well as by, in their work in aid of Earl Haig's Fund for final open air concert of the season, day and the people all came of criticism and revereli..
Ex-service men of all services and A well selected programme hacrashing up to see the bomb-thrower. 15) To prarote the lantion of ranks and their dependents.
been arranged and every item was What happened to the boys is not the Church services to the
The appeal is a throughout heartily applauded. The vocalists stated. mords and knowledge of the World whorever, British were Mrs. G. A. Clements and Mr. munities are to be found and the A. Hydo Lay. The former is the
News has been received in the Wlable of the money collect in possessor of a pleasing soprano of Colony that Mr. E. E. Ellis, of the Hongkong, Cess expensest is sent powerful range and both her confirm of Messrs. Ellis and Cy, the bure for the alleviation of distresstributions were vociferously en local stockbrokers, who is at pre- in the Note Country:
cored. Mrs. Clements chose sent in Shanghai, has been invited That the need for our help is as "Valicy of Laughter" (W. Sander by the Board of Directors of the great this eming winter as it less) as her first song and gave Oriental Cotton Spinning and ever been the accounts of new core. In the second part of the the Company.
'Garden of Happiness" as an en- Weaving Co., to join the Board of plocent and countless tragedies programme, she reported in the home side papers Wearyin' for You," obliging with sang 'Just a only too definitely confirm,
"Big Lady Moon" in reply to the Trst year Hongkong gave a wonderhands of the audience! derbal response to Earl Heig's Appaf and this year it is hoped their efforts to do their bis for the By identicving the new learninen who did theirs in 191-1-18 will ing with hey, you make the even more successful. orthodoxy synonymous with To ensure successe large munber ignorate. Brasitus.
of Indies and young girls are requir (2) A State without the means ofed to sell puppies on Poppy Day and rlenge is without the means the sub-consider appointed by the of its conservation.-Edmund Committee of the British Tagion to Burice.
organize the Drive appeal for lady Abhough Perplexed" sounded helpers. Names should be sent itt: as if he were eather evnient 1 think to the undersign so that denile A policy of confining what are he might find some comfort in such arrangements may be tale and the technically known as "offensiveja Periclient as The Modern Church-fullest wdvantage iken of all offers trades" together with the neces- which tries to haurranis tradi- of help. sary evil to the extremities of tional ductrines with theories of the the town has been pursued. Not century this Modemism is a ten-, so many years ago. Possessionency rather than formabated re- Street and Hollywood Road were salt the tendency is to believe in cleared to make room for extra the Keosis or the dextrine of self- tenements required by the expan ritation of Day in the Person of sion of the Calenty.
West Point was the result. To-day, all kindshrist, while frady admitting that of new Imildings are springing up it is, of course, a restatement of the and the time has come for West fit.
Point to move to Kennedy Town
or even further west.
Yours faithfully,
W. T. FEATHERSTONE, Hendimaster Dioresin Boys" School.
A side-issue which has a bearing on the topic is the advent of the demolish-rebuild landlord in the district. One block of the houses Hongkong. October 19. of ill-fame is to come down shortly
Pressure in our space prevents and it is rumoured that some of the
publishing in this issue the unfortunate women will be thrown article to which Mr. Featherstone on the streets because the authoris refers. It will appear in Mondays
issue,--Ep. Chind Mail.J
ties forbid overcrowding in other houses which are now more than full on account of a steady influx
from Canton's East Band which is; (To the Editor of the China Mail.)
now deserted,
Sensible people will agree that
Sir--Only one word on Onmi-
the restaurants and other institu- potere. tions at West Point are almost aį
But
*There is but one living and true,
wishan....'.'
Article of Religion.
This is a quotation, from the First
་
I remain. Siz.
Yours, efe...
Loot comprising 40 pieces of clothing, jewellery, Sec. was the haul which was made by a gang of floor of No. 80. Temple Street, at armed robbers from the ground about 12.30 last night. The premises are occupied by pig-roasters who evidently did not expect to be surprised whilst at their evening kill.
the first part of the programme Mr. Lay's name only appeared in when his offering was "Shipmates O' Mine," (W. Sanderson) followed by "Until which found even more favor than the previous song A pleasing innovation was the presence of the Pipers of the Scottish Co. H.K.V.D., who added
Detective Inspector Earaer much to the evening's enjoyment together with a number of Chinese with "Fibroch Donald Dhu, detectives, carried out a raid on the Barren Rocks of Aden" 2nd floor of No. 7, Prince's "Jenny's Bawbee," "Blue Bonnets Terrace, Caine Road, and the Huntly," "Reel of Tollach over the Border," "Marquis of ground floor of No. 1o of the same | # 29th. Farewell to Gibraltar."
and block. It is believed that a number Once again, by kind permission
of documents of political interest
of Coldnel W. A. Blake, C.M.G.,ers discovered but nothing in- DS.O., and Officers, the Band of criminating. The tenants are said to be supporters of General Chan the 2nd Battalion King's Regi- Kwing-ming.
D. T. RALPH, Per Poppy Day Sula Committee,ment, under Bandmaster H. D. ro Butterfield & Swire. Hemsley, bere a part as pleasing as Hongkong, Betober 19.
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
(To the Editor of the China Mail
ation.
POP-BROMIDE.
it was prominent by its contribu- tions. Among the offerings last. night were "Entry of Gladiators (Fucik), "A Children's Overture " Boheme" (Paccini), "A Southern (Quilter), excerpts from La
Maid" (Fraser-Simson), Russe" (Luigini) and selections 'Ballet from "The Mikado."
The vocalists were most ably ac-
TRIBUTE TO HELPERS.
PASSENGERS.
DEPARTURES.
19-Mr O. II. G. Humor, Mre W. Sahara, D. U. Yamamura, and dire Jackson, Miss A. M. Jackson, Mr K
Per N. Y. K. a.a. “Yoshino Mard' 'on
Dear Sir-Could you or any of your readers explain the process
R. Fraser, Mr and Mrs Y. Kato, Mr and whereby photographs can be print-:
Mre T. G. 4. Steangman, Mr K. Asakawa, ed on silk? I have heard of a fancy gown of white silk which bascompanied by Mr. George Grimble, Mr and Mrs D. McAlister, Mr and bira C. G. F. Nelson, Mr and Mrs A. F. Finch. photographic prints of the owner's
Mr F. Grant Smith, Dr. Lara. Mr J. W. face on it. Perhaps some member Licut-Colonel H. W. Bird, Com Tiwalay. r C Reyes, Father 3. 0. of the local Photographic Society mandant of the H.K.V.D., Corps, Collins. Mr T. W. Tackov. Me P. J. could kindly supply the inform- during the interval, paid a well- Ludly Randles. Dr. R K.B. Crawford, O'Neill, Mrs H. F. Towmoy, Sir John and deserved tribute to those who haver Geo. Schreiber, fr J. Cook, Mr W Yours etc.
done so much to organize and carry R. de C. Mansfield. Mr W. A. Center, Mr to a successful issue the open air F. M. Totug, Miss D. J. Tape, Mr and Mrs concerts this season. Hongkong, October 19.
"This being W. T. U. Brown, Miss Helens, Gutters, the last concert of the season," he is miles salmon Capt. and Mrs P said," I should like to thank Mr. W. Griers n. Miss I. Upton, Mr Liog Sih Hwei, R. Syqu, bir and Mrs S. COMMERCIAL NOTES. George Grimble for the help he has Mori, MrT murakami Mel. Kobasbl,
given us at the pianb, those ladies Mr K. Sawats, Mr H. Kawai, Mis H. F METALS MARKET DOINGS, and gentlemen who have come here Hortal, Mr H. Ikegami, Mr.T. Kujiwara, to give us pleasure, Mr. Dowbiggin Me LF. Camahort, Mr R. da Roza, Mr Signs of activity are forthcoming who, with the assistance of Mr. and Mrs T. Vilar, Mr V. Miyata. Mr K. Fomato, Mr Y. Nishitani, Mr J. Montills, in the local metals market, with Mackenzie, has worked so hard in
51.51. Gamtalez. Mr and Mrs M. Shathip, movement of cargo being des- arranging the programmes etc; Mr and Mrs Franciseo Montajo, Mrs E cribed by one leading broker, as and Sergt.Major Westlake Harmon Ms A. Fastalink. Dr. A, T, brisk.
and Mr. Westlake Jr. for short, Mr Twg Ting Bio, Me II. F Round Steel Bars-1⁄4” to 1”— preparing the ground and super- Johnson, Mr J. Pagafon, Mr P. Kardas Further indents have been hookedvising the decorations, seating and is 9. Macy, Bir R. Mayeyama, Mr Swaai, Mies R. Isltigami, Miss M, Kota, at $5.80 per picul but considerable lighting arrangements. Last burs. Tomato, Me T. Horiguchi, Mir B. surprise was occasioned yester- not least, especial thanks are due Viripoef, Mr G. Lispusoff, Me R ̧ C. bright lights and many colours Oh, where is the man who is down, day when one Chinese importer to Colonel Blake and his Officers Harman, Mr A. C. Mackay
canvassed orders for 4" to 1 at for allowing the regimental band $5.66 per picul. Most dealers were to play, and to Mr. Hemsley and 19: Mr A. M. Phillin, Miss Lyall, Comdr. and Mrs G. L. Moon, R., Capt. Who can in the world see his Maker clary of the price which in view his men for the real treat they have Elist ... BN, Sir Hugh Dixson, of ruling rates, seemed too good to given us by their performances." Hiss Pearse, Brother B. Jauss, Mr E. be true. However, it is stated that In conclusion, Colonel Bird Binck. Mits A. Howard Mr E. J. Munro, in few small orders were booked but thanked Mr, W. Anderson for Lious. N: A. Bol, N., Lt.Corodr. R.N. the quantities are still a secret. providing a piano at the last con- Wanne, RN. Rear-admiral Crawford Plate Cuttings No. 1 Quality cert, which was given in aid of the Maclachlan R., Mr and Mrs A..F. A Japanese importer has just funds for relief in the Japan Lin, Rev. W. J. Wallace, Misa T. T. Mei, Donovan, Mr W M. Gonid. Mrs C. W. "This is the third and Ms E. M. Matthew. MA 1. Jumean, [secured in Hongkong orders for disaster.
tons, basis
part of Chinese social life.al, everlusting, without body. the Chinese point of view feel that Europeans who are not versed in arts, or jussions; of infinite power they are merely tolerated. one and all will subscribe to the argument that the natural trend of progress renders it imperative for West Point to move beyond the pale of a fast-growing residential and commercial section which needs more elbow-room.
True owners and mortgagors
of property in the land of
Jam, Sir, no longer.
PERPLEXED. Hongkong, Octuber 19.
WORM WOOD..
who is out.
will raise a cry against my sugges tion on the ground that they would Forgsaften, alone:
suffer hardship in the resultiag
drop in the value of their property. about.
To them I say beforehand that if To find in a home? values were based on rents inflated!
·
as a consequence of a non-per- Would we send our sons to the seas inancat eqvironment, a
person
in dark.
who accepts same should deserve! A riuhlorless shumi
!
Per P. O. 8.5 "Karmals" on Oct
to meet the fate of anybody foolish ¦ To fall by the way in the deep with between three and four hundred last concert, all of which have Mrs P. D. trawley, Mr G. Fourson. Mrs enough to tread on quicksands, i the r
Valuations made by unbiased To stip and la detuned : experts invariably give the actual
figure stating, at the same time, To learn how to live by the the capital based on the net returas.
they must g
Financiers will tell you which As wastrels of youth?
to arrive." The port been well attended, which proves C. RF. Enery. Master Phillips. Dr. W. M of origia is not know and the that they are popular. I trust Munt, &, Mise Kunabe, Miss Phillips, price is said to be $400 $4.70. In that next season these concerts Mr H. Tompkins, Mis Turner. Mrs time this line, a well-known metals man will be continued and that the rain, Mr R. Brico, Mr and Mrs F
Taernet. Mira Sharpe, Comdr. II. B. says that German manufacturers attendances will be even better are unable to accept orders and than this year,"
- figure they accept for mortgage Will faith in a cred change the hence the German importers in
purposes. If the houses in Posses-
sion Street could be moved some01, where is the truth?
twenty years ago, West Point can
be similarly treated now.
An
inquiry at the Assessor's Office
will prove or disprove a claim that
workly-who may know?
JOHN KYOTO,
1923.
(Suggested by a lofter in the Chian
the rentals of Possession Street | Mail dated October Isil, und, sign- never dropped after the change fol **Perplexed."'5
while to-day they have seared to!
figures undreamed of then.
I
venture to predict that should Wesi¦ EARTHQUAKE DISASTER. Point be moved, a similar state of affairs will prevail thereby irting
no property owner.
Moreover, the University has a far more noble claim to favoured treat- ment than West Point.
Enclosing my cardi.
I am, Sir.
Yours faithfully,
MOVE ON.
Hongkong, October 18.
SUFFERING.
(To the Editor of the China Mail.)
(To the Editor of the China Mail.)
Sir-1-Iave just received this cable from the Bishop in South Tokyo, Dr. Haslett :—
Hongkong are not securing much business. Chinese and Japanese importers are very much to the fore at present white British firms are doing moderate stated to be business.
Quicksilver-About $80,000 worth
MISSING MAN.
CANTON MYSTERY.
Rallantine, Mr L. Mahony, Mr H, John. ator, Mr N Pinkney, Master Choang. Mrs Wallace, Mira Perrot, Master P, të, Buthows Mire A. Tamen, Miss A. D. Shoemack, Mr A Rose, Mr R. L. Scott, Bra J. Watts, Mrs Dank, Mins Maut Mi A. Hampa, Mr and Mrs H G. Simm, Licut. A. P. V. Daly Mr U. St A An Dove, Miss F. R. Mitford, Mr and Mrs J. I Stalker, Liuuk, 0. 1. 1. Parry, EN, Mr E. G Patile. Mr R. Schofield, Mr L. Solamon. Me P. D. Crawley, Mrand Mrs Fearon, Mr W. Tucker, Mis B. H. Mat-
The seizing of houses in Canton of this article has been booked for by the authorities on the claims that indent by a Chinese importer such are public property has caused thew, Mis & Thomsen, Mr. F whose price has not been disclosed. the temporary disappearance of a mory, Mr R. M. Sangster and Mr W.
FOREST OFFICERS.
POWERS OF ARREST.
A new bill to confer certain powers of arrest on forest officers"
H. ligeie.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
man who will be remembered by Chinese Theatre-goers. He is Lim Luk who achieved fame, or rather notoriety a few years back, as the father of Lam Mui who was known in the Chinese Theatrical stellar firmament as So Chow-mui. is shortly to be introduced in the entered upon an official career and At any rate, the old man har Log! seventeen churches, be-Legislative Council. siden dwellings, hospital, dis- The alect of the bill is to give till a fews days ago, was an in- pensary, clouds,verty forest guards power to arrest with spector in the Municipal Offices. workers and 450 Christian familie out warrant in the case of certain native of Honam he is alleged. homes. About 300 killed and offences relating chi fly to the to have incurred the displeasure The Steamship General physical stealing and damaging of trees and organising, so it is said, a plan for of several thousand neighbours by mental spiritual distress great other plants in power of arrest Offer money Best.is, by the definition of the term forest, officer, given also to the
wounded.
dire
From ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO', LONDON & STRAITS.
BENVORLICH"
informed that all Goods are being. landed at their risk into the hazardous
the seizure of their tenements. The CONSIGNEES of Cargo are bomby
threatened stronger have penalties which would have been considered merciful by the Spanish and/or extra hazardous Godowns of Inquisition while the weaker have the Hengkong and Kowloon Wharf volunteered to jump into the river and Godown Co., Ltd., whence, and/or with him. Lam is reported to have from the wharves delivery may be absented himself from the Yamen obtained. since hearing of the hot times in
store for him.
PEKING, October 19. The Tien Chung-yu incident isTO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND
OTHER INSTITUTIONS. officially reported as settled. The Chinese state that the mandates
No Cialis will be admitted after the
Thanks. BEASLETT. This cable was despatched from Superintendent, Assistant Super- [Tokyo on the 16th.
Intendent, and Superviser, and in Dear Sir-1 aicloss herewith a I know of the very generous clause 3 it is given also to any copy of The Mudern Churchman for response that has been trade in this person assisting any forest officer. September in which you will find an Colony and elsewhere on belialf of article by the Editor on the Earth- the Japanese Earthquake Relief
A CLOSED INCIDENT.
Goods have left the Godowns, and all quake in Japan. I thought the Fund. At the sine time I feel that | article might help. Perplexed the facts contained in this cable
Goodi remaining undelivered after the 27th October will be subject to rent. and supplement the scrimon of should be made publie, and I can
All claim against the Steamer must Rev. H. C. Moyle, although only way that if there are any who know that the latter does not agree would care to send a supplementary were issued in the wrong order.
be provented to the Undersigned on or before the 10th November or they will Union under whose auspices The of helping Dr. Henslett and his bility and says the mandate pro-
the Modern Churchen's subscription for the social purpose Kao Ling-wei takes the responsi- ALL preliminary notices of forth-not be recog
coming meetings, lectures and
Alltrakon, chafed and damaged Modern Churchman is issued fellow weckgeet bovengren Chung-ENFUI veeraments, pent for tertion Goods are to-be-loft-in-the-Godowns, "You will find a list of the aims of been made for any runney sent to been issued first, then the mandate the news columes of the China GW, where they will be examined on the the Modern Churchinen's Union on the Japanese Earthquake Disaster accepting his resignation; but the are charged for at the rate of $1 each. 27th Dotober at 10 km,
Hongkong Rolief Fund ad ear printing office issued them wrong. (as announced in May and June of No Fire Insurancó hay bệch affected. marked for Bishop Henslett to be ly. A Presidential mandate has 1922) providing that they do net Bill of Lading will be countersign-
GIBD, LIVINGSTON & CO. LTD.
Agents. Hongkong, 20th October, 1923,
with
page 8 of the book; they are
(1) To affirm the continuous and progressive” character of the revelation given by the Holy' Epirit in the spheres of know- ledge and of conduct.
forwarded to liim at once.
Yours faithfully. C. R. VICTORIA, HONGKONG. Hongkong, October 20
now been issued reversing the order of the mandates. Members of the Diplomatic Body have accepted these explanations-Reuter,
occupy there than four lines. In st by * future if, this space la exceeded they. will be placed In the advertising cula nne at the prevailing ratos
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