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indicated. Another Inspector is needed to visit outlying districts and doubtless funds are also needed to maintain the lethal chamber and the home for dogs. We have no hesitation in directing attention to, and commending the appeal now made, and trust those in charge of it will receive encour- agement sufficient to warrant them carrying out the programme before them.
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out of a common regard for dis ciplined liberty, for truth and love of justice, they s ek to work in mon foundation, this conscious essential harmony. It is this com- Identity of general aims, which. I believe, will be a mighty force in bringing to the world a just and lasting peace. So long as sent ments like these are expressed |with such assurance by those in authority, the question of world peace is in reality on a much Armer basis than some would have it believed.
That there is a trade TEETH, in "false teeth is gen. 1
erally known. Our It seems that local conditions own original molars are often of are against our two big Societies and have to pay for the privilege, no use to us and we get rid of them doing anything better to observe That is one loss to be followed by the traditions attached to their the gain of false teeth. There is respective patron Saints, than to some satisfaction that if we can't spend and be spent in the pursuit pawn them we can at any rate sell of what we may term pleasure. them. What they are worth we It in true that the accounts of both do not know. There cannot be St. George's and St. Andrew's much value attached to them. The Societies reveal that a measure of matter has a little interest attached financial relief has been afforded to it because we notice that a distressed persons of English and maiden lady of Sunny South- Scottish nationality, but if the port has just died leaving the sum amallness of the amount so spent that her teeth should be sold for of £191, She directed in her will is any criterion, then it must be flowers for Churchtown (a neigh conceded that distress is relatively I AM A MAC OR ACTION mail. St. George's Society has bouring place) and that her books should be sold for flowers for
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hitherto expended $50 in provi- her grave. ing books for children in. British Schools, and prizes, for essays written by British School children
an amount which strikes most
as we have, said .GRATITUDE before
Сап be variously shown.
MISSION.
April 16-Sermon for a Lon- ten Mission by Rev. R. B. Bahmi maculate Conception, & p.m. 8.3, at the Cathedral of the Im
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WEDNESDAY APRIL 16 4
CORRESPONDENCE,
BOXING CRITICISM
ANSWERED.
1: GOOD FRIDAY. April 18.-St. John's Cathon! special Chair of 50 voices will sing To the Iditor of the China Mall.] selections from Handel's "Meo- alah."
"Sir,-In reply to newspaper articles respecting my decision in April 23-Carnival at Repulse this event T would state Bay Hotel.
follows April 29.-Tiffin in Hongkong. Hotel on St. George's Day. 1 p.m. April 26-Dance at Peak Club, 9.15 p...
SPORT.
April 16.-Challonge round of the lony at V.R.C. from 6 to 8 p.m. Billiards Championship of the Co-
Tournament: Ng Sze-kwong and April 17.-H.K.C.C. Tennis C. Choa v R. E. Worthington and F. A. Redmond.
April 19 and 21.-H.K.. Jockey Club 2nd extra race meetings..
April 90-Sixth tournament of the Hongkong Boxing Assen. at Theatre Royal, 9.16 p.m.
PUBLIC AUCTION. '
the premises of the H.K. Tramway Jnno 11--Lammert Bros. Pat. Co., Ltd., Bowrington Canel Rd., Enet, steam driven electric genemnt ing plant, 9 p.m.
BALE.
- April 10-Sale of all stock in
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$130.00 put up by the V.R.C. and The contest was for a purse of which the men were to divide as they pleased, I being requested to referee the contest under National Sporting Club Rules.
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No anxiety regarding Hongkong '» water supply need be felt this sum mer,
China Mai
is an Burod by the P.W.D. In enough water to supply the needs the Colony's reservoir there residents for three months.
Mr. R. M. Henderson in ebargos of the Water Supply Department explained to a China Ma represent On giving my decision in favour ntive that he could not yet make am of Turner I heard only applause estimate of the supply of water dur- and no dissatisfaction, whatever, ing the gamer because the supply either from the visitors generally entirely dopended upon the many or from those in my vicinity. Had season, but he could thus there any such
dissatisfaction been would not be n alfortags. Mr. Hen expressed I should have retained | derson qualified this by vying there my scoring card for publication would not be a shortage in the up- herewith,
ply, but it might be necessary 10 My decision was based not upon restrict the supply if wo diù nei gei the looks of reputation of either | rnin for another three weeks. man but solely upon what the men In the reservoirs cå Honghongta did in the ring.
Rud Mr. Henderson, there were two to eight generally in favoury consumption being 800 million The Brst round was even, rounds 1.100 million gallons sad the rush- of Turner and rounds nice and ten gallons, reant that oran if shore in favour of Cartlidge but not were no more rain, there would h sufficiently so to gain Cartlidge enough water for three months. In the decision.
the Kowloon reservoirs, asimilor sufficient amount was in stove he Apply the residents for three. months.
My closing scores were Turner 45 rints and Cartlidge 40 points. Cartlidge looked to be a better and stronger man but one not try-
ing to win. Never having seen him fight I could not be sure of this for a round or two and until I saw him deliver, obviously with out forge, what should have been
Ltd. people as very small indeed. This For instance a man is nursed is to be discontinued or the dis-through a serious illness-and continuance of it has been recom- marries his nurse. It seems * mended, but no reasons have been sensible thing to do-providing. Vouchsafed for it. Does its pro- nurse is willing of course. The Reference was made to the posed withdrawal reflect on the late Mr. G. H. Hodgson, of Cannes, death of Mr. Sin Tak-fan at yes-punishing hits. literary capacity of local school thought differently. He was terday's.committee of the Chinese children? Over £1,000 was nursed through a series of severe | Chamber of Commerce when all collected and spent on the annual illnesses by a Mme Lamamere, present stood up in silence as a
In due mark of respect. ball. If only because it suggests He did not marry her. an agreeable change, the offer of time he died, and. left her
He could not take. 100,000 francs, the Cathedral Chaplain to arrange A service for members might well be adopted. It is likely that at such il service the virtues. associated with the name of St. George would be voiced, and an effort made, whilst retaining the popular features of the Society its annual ball, etc.—to launch out in something a little less material and a lot more idealistic.
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the late H. R. H. Thomas, to
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Lectures.
away with him the £102,218 he had
amassed.
SNAPPED.
they
When the Chinese take up a thing, take it up thoroughly. That is proved by their expertness in all manner of things-tennis, swimming, foot ball, cricket, etc. The latest thing which is intriguing them, as amateurs, is photography. Attend
ת!
With an eminent English stage actor like Arthur Bourchiar playing the leading role, cinema-goers do not require any assurances that the Star--Theatre's current feature attraction "The Great Day" is a good movie play. Therefore it is urinecessary to give anything more than a reminder that The Great Day" is being shown for the last time this evening.
an outdoor function of the local ing for England in company with Mr. Ho Kom-tong who is leav-
amateur society and members Mr. E. Ralphs, Inspector of Eng- will be found equipped with the 11sh Schools, on Friday, will have latest and expensive make of audience with H.M. the King Our recent remarks regarding camera, well versed its when he reaches London. Mr. Ho the provision of University Exten-mechanism, with a more or less will also make a tour of Europe sion Lectures seems to have borne profound knowledge of the value and while in Italy seek an a little fruit, for we read the of light and colour, tine exposure, audience with the Pope. Mi. announcement of a series of three and the elements that go to make Ralphs goes away on leave. Mr. lectures to be given under the a striking and artistic picture. An Ho and Mr. Ralphs will be auspices of the Hongkong Univer- outing with the HAP.S. is a passengers on the "Empress of
round
Asked why it would be nerveMzY. to restrict the supply Nr. Hender son said it would be owing to me- chanical difficulties conegening the flow through the conduits.. Enstern filter beds were being laid and half of them would be vende in two months.
Apert from this, said Mr. Hender- son, extm gatehiment E being installed, twą at Thithin: one
ware
Turner did his best and practic ally all the leading, ducking and slipping, and he boxed well throughout, in the third sending his man to the boards with a right to the point. In the fth round Turner went down, which fact I daly took into con- sideration.
Cartlidge left Turner to do allly would not be affected this year the work, he himself blocking and but if next year were poor in all posing only and obviously hitting with a good year a had rear was also. 1926 would suffer. Takeu when he did hit, with little force,
adequate.
Repailee Bay and one al Kowbon It wna explained to the Ching. Mail remesentative that and wa son this year, that is, is regarde roor infall, would mean the up-
aity Engineering Society. The very interesting experience and Australia."
proves once more the innate
| lectures are probably on technical courtesy of the
subjects, but we are quite sure from what we have heard, that Professor S. J. Schofield, will invest them with that interest likely to attract and Instruct the lay mind. Our small grievance is that many may not avail them- selves of the opportunity now afforded them, by reason of the fact that the lectures are to be given at the University. People generally shie at having to take more or less long journeys and,
Just before the fight, and before I was asked to referee, I, as con- vener, having appointed another LENTEN MISSION. referee, I had a chat with Cartlidge and I handed him my copy and took Mission at the Cathedral of the who was reading a book of rules
This evening closes the Lentem the title of his copy. I just mention this to show
Immaculate Conception. Instead that Cartlidge, with his record, must know of the usual recitation of the the N.S.C. Rules which empower Rosary, the services of the Texa- the Referee to disqualify a man brae will begin at 5,80, to be who "is not trying."
followed by the last sermon of the It was therefore for me to either Mission. The Matins and Lande disqualify Cartlidge during the for these last three days of the progress of the fight or allow this Holy Week, commemorating the to proceed SO that he might, sufferings and death of Christ, even up to the last round, pull up will be sung by the priests. At his lost points or win by the K.O. 10.15 on Good Friday which is Chinese Everybody who has seen Route. and the abounding hospitality Poor Men's Wives," the feature at-
Redemption Day, there will be the of the people. Such peaceful and traction making its final appearance
Stations of the Cross for the con- pleasurable pursuits as that which at the Coronet Theatre this evening,
venience of the Navy and all who, engages the Hongkong Amateur is unanimous that here is a notable If P, O. Cartidge be the man I wish to devote this half hour at Photographic Society, should re- picture, alike for the story, the think him he will, I am sure, think the Cathedral are invited to ceive every encouragement. acting and the filming. Among more of me than had I simply attend. In the evening after the the more daring and original feat- tried to please him or anyone. He Tenebrae a short sermon will be ures which contribute to the success will know quite well that his preached on the Passions of Christ achieved is the great artists' ball," fighting" on Saturday would after each of the fourteen Stations which is not only a glittering have been summarily dealt with at of the Cross, and the preacher will. spectacle in itself but is also a any boxing resort in Britain or be the Rev. Father R. B: Schmitt, the most dramatic incidents in a paying their money and with last night, the Jesuit Father told striking background for some of America where the spectators, S.J. Before closing his sermon very dramatic story. Another in-bets on the men, would not suffer his congregation that although teresting feature of "Poor Men's five rounds let alone ten rounds of it is the closing of the Mission at
the business community at any rate, especially young men,-can- not be expected to reach the University and be in their seats
To-day's Poem.
(How Sleep The Brave.)
How sleep the Brave who sink to
rest,....
By all their Country's wishes
blest!
When Spring, with dewy fingers
cold,
Returns to deck their hallowed
mould,
at 5 p.m. Having gone to the expense of advertising the lectures and invited "all interesed" to She here shall dress a sweeter sod, attend, it must be assumed that Than Fancy's feet have ever trod. the Engineering Society wish
them to be well attended. That By fairy hands their knell is rung, being so, we trust they will con- By forms unseen their dirge is sider the advisability of holding them in the City Hall and making the hour of the lecture 5.15 p.m.
BREVITY.
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sung;
There Honour comes, a pilgrim
grey,
To bless the turf that wraps their
clay,
And Freedom shall awhile repair, To dwell a weeping hermit there!.
-Collins.
WEATHER CALENDAR. A
means to minimise, if not entirely
As one recalls the eradicate, it. We may adopt a
scholastic mistakes ROSSE THOMAS-On April 10, fairly well-known couplet and
of one's youth (and 1924. at Shanghai, Dorothy admit at once that cruelty is who cannot do so?), the schoolboy Jansen Thomas, eldest daugh wrought by want of thought as the examiners' reports for 1922 and schoolgirl errors discussed in ter of Mrs. H. J. Everall and well as by want of heart. The and 1923. which were recently George Morton Rosse, son of mind revolts at the idea of issued by the London County the late Dr. and Mrs. Irving inflicting, cruelty on
dumb Council, arouse sympathy rather C. Rosse; of Washington, D.C. animale, but in handling certain children be expected to know so
than a smile. After all, why should 1791, classes of them in the mass, as much more about some of the facts some Chinese have to do, it is of history and geography than many of their elders? Incidental. easy to overlook the canons of ly, one of the examiners coinments consideration that should apply to that an appreciable number of the candidates suffered a severe loss
China Mail.
APRIL 16.:
I go to Strawberry to-moz- row in this jubilee spring that comes but once in fifty years. Walpole,
INDIFFERENT..
HONGKONG WLONKHDAY, APRIL 18, 1924 all things in subjection to man. of marks owing to the brevity of The S.P.C.A. has faithfully follow their essays. As these particular ts original line of policy and children grow up, they may find,
We are not only indifferent to .ht to educate, rather however, that this avoidance of beauty, but extraordinarily in-
different to ugliness. verbosity, rather than proving a
THE
e much easier line-deterrent to their success, may be
o some the more the very thing which will lift them
of prosecution. It above their fellows.
the absence of news 7
Both President
We know of no other for 'public body-with the sxes ption
of the Hongkong Benevolert Association-that deserves better
in of the community than doos the
e press of prosecutions COURTESIES. Coolidge and Sir
Esme
Howard, Society for the Prevention of against offenders, has occasioned
the idea that either the Society United States, showed a keen the new British Ambassador to the was listless or that perhaps there appreciation of the importance of was no actual need for it. The Anglo-American friendship on the
occasion of Sir, Esme presenting]
Cruelty to Animals. Accordingly we have no hesitation, in, com-
Mr. Walter Bayes.
SHADOWS BEFORE.
Coming Events Advertised In The Mall.
"ENTERTAINMENTS.
April 16-Coronet,"
Theatre
He did neither and therefore lost the decision, which was the only possible decision.
Wives" is the fashion display in Such so called fighting to go on.
Yours etc.. which some very beautiful gowns.
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Hongkong, April 16.
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the Cathedral, it is to them just the beginning of their Mission, and he experts' that each and everyone present would make a firm resolution to make the Mission a success instead of a
failure by promising to turn over a new leaf and persevere in their ceeds so well na perseverance. good Intentions, for nothing sue
PLEASANT SURPRISE.
WELSHMEN AND CHIEF JUSTICE,
Colombo has fallen into line world as far as the seamen are with the other big ports of the concerned, for a building has been fro the Editor of the Ching H." for seamen. This building which completed to serve as a rest" has heen erected facing the ship-remark that your coniments under Sir-May I be rude enough to
belonging to Gordon Gardens is mindedness that one has been ping office on a portion of land this heading lack that broad. out of the builders' hands and will fed to expect from your leading. be opened shortly, the only delay articles. From what history being due to the authorities records of pocket boroughs and waiting for a report from the the bribery and corruption of the work has been satisfactorily done, franking of letters by M.Ps for builders to the effect that the hustings (not forgetting wholesale | before taking it over.
A pleasing ceremony took place An institut their friends) I cannot imagine vesterday morning at the Chief Jus don of this kind has been a long Crusted Torles and Liberals" tics'a Chambers in the Supreme felt need.
having any uneasy moments in Court when a deputation from the their graves.
Welsh Society presented Sir Wil The House of Commons has lian on his retirement with a mns- ceased to be a social club and sivá silver salver. public work involves a far greater
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
By the Glen Line's " Glenogle,” | Expenditure of time and money which leaves here next Tuesday, than in former days so that I really Miss Doris Woods-is-a-passenger cannot understand why you should for London. She will return to grudge the Clydeside M. P. his the Colony next October to resume travelling expenses.. her tuition, Miss Alleen Woods is Are transport allowances and still at Sumatra where she has been free housing for talpans unknown teaching for the past seven months, in the Far East and why shouldn't Make our Legislative Councillors be Singapore papers record that pald If money is a bar to the ser Mrs. Blair, widow of Captain Blair, vices of really useful men?
One further gibe at your leader so long associated with Tanjong Pagar, died in Scotland on March page. How long has the Flying 12, at Perth. Mrs. Blair was Scotsman been running from in Singapore for many years.
Charing Cross?
Yours etc., Sympathy will be felt for. Mr.
C. F. Y. Blair, her son, and Mrs. Drummond, her daughter...
Hongkong, April 16.
A most enjoyable dance was held at Government House, Kuili Lumpur, on April 7, to which about 130 people were invited to meet Sir Arthur Leveson, KC.B and Lady Leveson and some 30 officers
PORT OF MANILA.
The elver which bore the arms and Welsh matto contained the fol loving inscription:
Presented to His Honour William Rees Davies Knight, K.C.. Chief Justice of Hongkong, Presi
vindeithas Dewi Sant, by the the Society on his re- Hongkong, as a tri- high esteem, 1007-
47~ prise.
bontation was made by The Sir Witam knowledging with grati
wing a proof of the countrymen, adding came entirely as a sur-
GLOBETROTTERS.
KOWLOON. SEASON OPENS TO-MORROW.
mending the Honorary Secretary's monthly reports of the Inspectors his credentials.The King de
The Colonial Becretary's Office Mr. Dick Norton, with his well- received the following known company the Globe Trotters, letter, which appeared in yester should dissipate that iden, and in stred me to say," he declared For Men's Wives.
of the China Squadron Excellent telegram from the British Com begins to-morrow, a short sesso, in day's lasue of the "China Mail," conjunction with Mr. Frost's letter that he sees in the good under April 16, Star Theatre Kowloon of HMS Hawkins kindly lent Mariveles, revoked and inspections who scored in great success bene duc music was provided by the band mil-Gonoral Manali Re the Star Theatre The Company. gulation requating vessela to call at to the kindly thought of those arouse additional interest an standing between the two countries Arthur Bourchier in wha deplore cruelty to animals in interest which will allow the peace of the world. When two April 16 World Theatre: corated and illuminated by the songer and new crews still must
The Great by Sir Arthur Leveson, GB wil berende outside Manud husbourg their last visit, are giving an the best guarantee for the future Day Mount C
The house and grounds were de offective April 20. Third class pasville aketones, music and burlesque. entirely new programare of vaude any shape or form, and who see in Society to continue its work and nations cherish similar Ideals," "Herbert Rawlinson" In The Agricultural Department and comply with the vaccinamon require Mourie & Co. and all the Society's peaceful labours, a to launch o
Booking has opened out in the directions responded Mr. Coolidge, "growing Tents of Allah.”........
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