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CATERPILLAR QUESTIONS AT
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DANGER TO PINE TREES.
The prevalence of large num- The Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C.,|,
An interesting visitor due in at. yesterday's annual bere of caterpillars among the presided
The "Evening Standard" prints Hong Kong, this week is Mr. meeting of the European Young pine trees on the hills above Kow-three letters from correspondents Francis Balazs, who represents Men's Christian Association. He loon Kowloon Tong was the sub-who for various reasons dislike my the Transylvanian Unitarian was supported by Mr. T. G. Weall jetc of reference at the Sanitary protest in the matter of race sul-Church and the World Youth (Vice-President) and
Board yesterday Dir. Justice
when Mr. cide, writes Sir L. Chiozza Money Peace Congress, which is to be and J. R. Wood:
Braga asked what steps were in that paper.
held in Holland this year. Membership, sald Sir Henry in being taken to prevent the spread First, there is the Rev. Rowland Mr. Balazs arrives here from THE FOURTH ORDINARY 'AN- years, commencing from 1st JulyNUAL MEETING OF SHARE his review, stood at:-328 ordinary, of the pest and to protect the pine Wormell, who has persuaded him- Peking, and Shanghai on Friday WANTED. Partner
33 active, 144 associate (resident in
self that the fall of the birth-rate on the "Katori Maru" and leaves dore to put up $20,000 cash for pay-1898 with the option of renewal HOLDERS in the Company will be the Colony), 15 absent, and 126 non- In reply, the President said:is merely a protest against war. later for India to continue his
at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the held at the Office of the Company, resident (sea-going). ing business. Apply Box No, 528, Surveyor of His Majesty the King. "St. George's" Building, No. 7,
The subject of these questions is Second, there is Mrs. Kathleen tour of the world before the Con- c/o "China Mail."
for one further term of 24 years Connaught Road, on FRIDAY, the men in the Colony, the membership tary Department; but, as the children we have the better they Shanghai he lectured
Considering the number of young not one which concerns the Sani-Beach, who thinks that the fower greas opens. During his stay in 24th February, 1928, at 11 o'clock should be higher, said Sir Henry,
matter is of public interest,. I will be.
youth peace movement at various a.m. for the purpose of receiving and he impressed upon members the have been authorised to reply as Third, there is A. O., who, as far local colleges and at the a Statement of Accounts and the duty of bringing in recruits. He, follows:-
as I can make out, urges that, as Chinese YM.C.A., he deliver- Report of the General Managers paid a tribute to the work done by
1-No report has previously a child la born to inherit either an ed a public lecture on the same for the year ended 31st December, the Secretary and Assistant Secre- been made by the Botanical and eternal heaven or a dreadful alter-topic, as well as singing Han- 1927, and electing & Consulting taries.
Forestry Department to the Head native, we had better not risk it. garian folk songs. The lecture Committee and Auditors.
of the Sanitary Department as Number 3 puts me out of court was under the auspices of the the collection and burying of entirely, and I will not venture to Chinese Y.M.C.A., and the Pan- the caterpillars (the only known rush in with a rejoinder.
Pacific Association, method of destroying them) are
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MONDAY, 27th February, 1928, commencing at 11 a.m.,
at No. 5, Armend Building (Ground Floor), Kimberley Road, Kowloon. A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Comprising:--
Teak Hatstand, Chesterfield Couch and Chairs, Brass Fire Irons, Curtains, Carpets, Orna- mants, Teak Extension · Dining] Table Teak Chairs, Teak Side- boord, Teak Dinner Waggon, Cut-
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from THURSDAY, 16th February, 1923, until FRIDAY, the 24th February. 1928; both daya inclusive.
General Managers.
Debit Wiped Off.
Str Henry quoted from annual report, as follows:-
trees.
3.
"The Building Account having carried out and paid for by the Dwindling in Peace Time. been paid off, the Association is Botanical and Forestry Depart- now free from debt and in posses-ment.
on the
The Youth Movement. As to Mr. Wormell's argument,
The Youth Movement is the there is no evidence whatever that World-wide effort of younger SHEWAN, TOMES & CO sion of a small balance. In budget 2-Pine tree Caterpillars are fear of war hits the birth-rate. people to take an active part in, ting for 1928 the Directors are at present prevalent in the Pine Naver was the birth-rate higher in to be factors of, the life of the following a constructive policy by plantations in many parts of the this country than when the fear of world. It is youth's self expres- providing for the erection of a Colony. The collection of the pest war was constantly being realised,sion through its special contribu- motor-cycle garage, for the laying is at present being carried on at In the long period before the Great tions to the manifold problems of down of two cement tennis and Fanling in comparatively young War, however, the fear of war life
Hong Kong, 15th Fab., 1928.
HONG KONG & SHANGHAI 'BANKING CORPORATION.
basket-ball courts behind the build-plantations from which seed is faded-faded so much that heaps of There are two main divisions of ing, and for the enclosure of part collected annually and which are people said, "What do we want with the Youth Movement. In places of the first floor verandah to in- therefore, of more value than the a Navy?" and could hardly be per- where the adult generation was NOTICE
JOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN crease the dining room accommoda- older and partially exhausted suaded to build against the out-opposed to giving youth freedom that the ORDINARY YEAR- tion; but already the upkeep of the trees in other plantations. spoken menace of the German Fleet for more or less independent action, it developed as a move- LY MEETING of the SHARE premises and the replacement of
Law. A Pine Tree Taste. HOLDERS in this Corporation, will household effects. are, serious con-
During this remarkable period of ment independent from, and be held at City Hall, Hong Kong, siderations, and must be regarded 3.---There is no danger (in the peace and of growing confidence often opposed to, the adults. on SATURDAY, the 25th February, as an annual charge, whilst in the ordinary sense of the term) of the that war was a far-off contingency, Such was especially the case with 1928, at Neon, for the purpose of future provision will have to be pest developing into a "caterpillar when no man was compelled to give the German Vandervogela, In receiving the Report of the Court made for staff passages. This ex- plague." This particular cater-military service, and when hardly other places where the adult gen- of Directors together with a State-penditure will absorb all the profit pillar (eutricha punctata) has one man or woman in a thousand eration realised the need of giving ment of Accounts for the year that is anticipated during the never been known to damage any had any real fear of war, the birth-youth such freedom, the Youth ending 31st December, 1927.
Movement is often but an autono- The REGISTER of SHARES of Present year, and in order to pro- other than Pine trees.
Vegetables, Rowering plants In 1881 the birth-rate was 84; in mous part of general organisa- the Corporation will be CLOSED vide for the eventual replacement
ensure the and trees are therefore not likely 1901 it was 28.5; in 1914, when the tions. This is especially true of from MONDAY, the 13th February of the building, or to to SATURDAY the 26th February, realleation of its ultimate function to be damaged in any way.
war broke out, it was only 23.8. movements working in connection 1928 (both days inclusive) during by the addition of a gymnasiam and
The eggs of the pest are laid on Sweden was not in the Great War with the various religious, labour, which period no transfer of shares a swimming bath and by the ex- Pine trees only.
but her birth-rate is as low as, er (save that she did a roaring trade), peace, temperance, etc., organisa- can be reglatered.
tions. tension of its social amenities, it¦ By Order of the Court of
lower than, curs.
World Youth Peace Congress. Directors, 'A. C., HYNES, -.
Chief Manager.
Hong Kong, 6th February, 1928.
ed."
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rate fell rapidly.
4. The collection and burying is clear that the present yearly of the caterpillars in districts profit must be at least maintain other than Fan Ling are being de-
As for Mrs. Beach, nothing is While the various groups of the Jayed for the following reason more remote from reality than the Youth Movement have their dis- Entertainment of Servicemen.
A brief spell of cold and conception that a family of one or tinctive objectives and carefully On the subject of finance, Sir
rainy weather will destroy the two is of better quality than a guard their autonomy, the need majority of the caterpillars; family of three or four. It is with- of forming Federations so as to Henry referred to the question of
this will have the effect of sav-in common experience that it is promote. such objects as they extra salary when either the Secre-
ing a considerable sum an Assistant Secretary
of painful to come into contact with might have in common-soon be- tary or lery, Crockery, Teak Ice Chest, HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB. went Home on leave and extra
money which would otherwise many of the pampered children of came felt. Thus in Austria, Den- Teak Bedstead with Box Mattress,
help needed then.
be expended in collection and small families. The conception (mark, France, Germany, Holland, EXTRA RACE
burying.
that a single child is to be very Ireland and Teak Wardrobe with Bevelled Mir-THING
The President thanked all those
Great Britain, carefully nurtured, and then care National Federations of Youth: ror Doors. Teak Dressing Table,
MEETING will be held (wes- who had helped to entertain Ser-¡ Details of the cost of caterpillar fully wrapped and inserted into a Movement have been established. Enamelled Bath, etc, etc.
ther permitting) at Happy Valley vicemen at the Naval and Military collection during the year 1927 in ready-made soft job, does not make A World Youth Peace Congress. on SATURDAY, 25th February, | Y.M.C.A.'s, and said that the Kowloon were then given and the for either individual or national was held in Holland (Eerden, 1928, commencing at 2 p.m. The "Cheer 'O" and the one remaining President drew attention to the prosperity. Mrs. Beach's statement Aug. 17-26, 1927) to voice the first bell will be rung at 1.30 pm. Naval Y.M.C.A. would be transfer fact that nearly 6 tons were col that a paront who will spoil one aims and plans of the youth of all
The charge for admission to the red to the City Hall in about three lected and destroyed.
child will spoil six ignores the very countries with a view to building Public Enclosure will be $1 for all montha' time, by courtesy of the Damage by caterpillars, con- nature of apolling.
up a World Federation of Youth persons including Ladies.
City Hall officials.
tinued the President, does not kill
Let me pass from these matters for Peace......... Soldiers and Sailors in uniform
the Pine trees and the hills will of mere rejoinder to the real issue, The arrangements for this Con- half price.
therefore not be denuded.
which is partly individual, partly gress, which la to be a strictly de- Members are advised that they
(nations), and partly Imperial. legate Congress, are in the hands must show their Badges to obtain
As to the individual, who can of an International Committee admission to the Members' Enclo
doubt that the 'chief incentive to composed of representatives of Mr. H. G. Swinburne suggested
work in the past has been the pos- the National Federations of Bure.
an editorial board to continue pub- Each member has the right to lication of "The Red Triangle"
seasion of a family to work for, or Austria, France, Great Britain that the best of all incentives to Holland and the United States of introduce 2 non-members to the which was to be discontinued short- Members Enclosure, tickets for whom
be obtained from ly. Sir Henry Pollock's opinion!
do good work develops the indivi-America (the head office being at Sentinel House, dual powers of men to, the utmost? London, 241 Messrs. Linstead & Davis at $5 was that the publication had served
What is to become of men when. Southampton Row, W.C.1); In each up to Friday, 24th February, a very excellent purpose. Mr. J. H.
partly from their own choice and order to secure as wide represen 1928.
Hunt (the secretary) said that it
perhaps even more from the chofce tation as possible, Thomas The charge for admission for had been found impossible to con-
of women, they cease to be moved Qu. Harrison made in 1926, and Ladies to the Members' Enclosuretinue as the work had fallen on one
Francis Balazs is making in 1927, If an editorial board could
to work well for decent enda? will
be $2.
28,-extensive travels in the coun- Each member man,
assistance can obtain upon application to the give hourly
Catologues will be issued. On view from Sunday, the 26th February, 1928.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS, Auctioneers Hong Kong, Feb. 21, 1928..
ON MONDAY, 27th February, 1928, Commencing at 2.30.p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Streat. A Quantity of SILVER and PLATED, WARE. Comprising:-
Prize Cups, Tea Pots, Trays, Manicure Sets, Inkstands, Dishes, Vases, Napkin Rings, etc., etc.,
Also Crystal Table Sets
And Several Pieces of Cut Glass. On View on Day of Sale. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
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He wished Mr. J. L. McPherson, the recording secretary, a pleasant holiday on his departure early next
month.
"The Red Triangle."
R.A. ASSOCIATION.
MEETING TO REVIVE LOCAL ENTHUSIASM,
SMOKING CONCERT.
Future
entertainment by the | Royal Artillery Association is to be further
left to the entertainment committee
1 White Person in 3.
As to the national point of view, tries of the Orient.
be
Secretary, Badges for admission of Isues might be possible. At any but a smoking concert will be held I will content myself with saying The main topic of the Congress 2 Ladies free of charge.
rate, "The Red Triangle" was a Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, etce- good advertisement and it only cost as soon as possible in the Royal that it is demonstrably true that will the "International Peace" Engineers' theatre in Wellington when, from whatever cause, the studied from the economical, tera, will not be permitted to about $800 a year. operate within the precincts of thei
was announced at a population of a country is brought political, educational, religious The matter was referred to the Barracks, it
meeting of the R. A. Association to a standstill, that country ceases and moral and racial points of Hong Kong Jockey Club during incoming committee.
view. An international, study Mr. Justice Wood, Mr. C. C. yesterday. An appeal was made to make progress. Upon this point outline is under preparation Race Meetings.
the relative economic progress of Hong Kong 21st February, 1928. Hickling and the Hon. Mr. D. G. M. for support from members,
Bernard were re-elected directors. Colonel T. A. F. Rebincon (com-France and Germany in the period which, it is hoped, will be widely used both by individuals and examined. Proposed by Mr. T. V. Harmon,manding the Royal Artillery in 1870-1914 should a vote of thanks was passed to the South China) presided. He was Germany grew by 50 per cent, in groups. directors for their services.
supported by Capt. E. S. G. Howard, people and much more in wealth; M.C. (secretary) and Lance-Bamdr. France, stationary in population,
Dr. A. A. L. Rutgers, director of.... P. A. Wakely (asaisant secretary). had to be saved by her friends.
The following appointments were
Third, as to the Imperial issue, the Department of Agriculture, In- of the made:
It ought to be "self-evident," as Mr. dustry and Commerce "President Col. T. A. F. Robinson. Wormell would say, but apparently Netherlands East Indies, has been Secretary and treasurer: Capt. is not, that if the head and front; appointed Governor of Surinam ns of the British Empire falls in popu- from April 1. The new Governor Asst. secretary: Lance-Bomdr, lation, the British Empire will married a daughter of Mr. Iden- burg, a former Governor-General of inevitably dissolve,
The world has now only one white the Netherlands East Indice, and Martin, H.K.V.D.C., Capt. W. J. person in three of its population visited many parts of the Archipe- went to Java in 1910. ~ Dr. Rutgers: Stopford, M.C.; Battery Sgt.-Major am not enamoured of the prospect
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UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.
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The following Unclaimed Tele- grams are lying in the E. E Telegraph Co. office, Hong Kong:
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POLICE RESERVE.
CORPS ORDERS ISSUED FOR E., L. Carew.
THE WEEK
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CONSTABLE COMMENDED.
Hong Kong Police Reserve orders issued yesterday by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., Captain] Superintendent of Police, are as follow:-
Chinese Company.
Commendation. Constable R-55
Wakell.
General committee: Capt. Addis
P. Bennett, Lance-Bomdr. Wakely. of the white men of the world fall lago and wrote several sclentifle Entertainment committee: Capt.ing to the ratio of one in five or treatises of the greatest assistance Carew, Capt. Stopford, Battery six of its population. The few to agriculture, Sgt. Major Langley, H.K.V.D.Csuperior children we are promised, Lance-Bomdr. Nuna, Bomdr. Else, carefully pickled and provided for
Remanded!
Gr. Bradley, Mr. Dyer, Mr. Hodge, at all points, will have to be very will try and remember the churches
Belief committee: Capt. Howard superior indeed in the sort of I took the other bags from T. C. Woo Is commended by the and Capt. Addis Martin (for world which will be produced by Captain Superintendent of Police administration of benevolent fund). the race suicide of the whites. for valuable assistance given to the Official correspondent, "The regular police in the recovery of “Gunner" Magazine: Master Gun- stolen goods,
ner E. R. Fogden, D.C.M.
A BRIGHTON ARREST.
ANGLO-FRENCH MARRIAGE,
Camile Walsham was discharged Giving an address in Franklin at Marlborough Street Folice Court Street, Brighton, Daisy Louish Law whên charged with falling' 'as la.. (20) was charged at West London French clitan, tofurnish particu
Training: Part I.-Those mem- bers of the Chinese Company who have not yet been passed out as eff cient in Part I. will attend for }; Squad Drill and Rifle Exercises at geant R. J. Hunt every Thursday Police Court with stealing at Stars of her nationality.vivte the Central Police Station under at 6:16 pm, sharp. Dress: Mufti. Jude's Church, Earl's Court, a Mr. Edmond O'Connor, who, de- Sergeant R.-J. Hunt every Tuesday Patrol. The weekly instruc-handbag containing money, belong fended, urged that her husband and Thursday until further notice: tional patrol of the Hong Konging to Lady (William) Nicholls, of was a British fubject. fall in at 6.80 p.m. sharp Dress: section on Thursday, February 28, Law, was taken into custody from wasted dobe satisfied that there Warwick Road, Kensington. The Magistrate had said he will start from Central Police Sth the Brighton police, and when told was no previous marriage by the Flying Equad. -
tion as usual at 5.15 p.m. sharp.
there would probably be other husband, and Sergeant Chapman- Sharpshooters Company. charges against her, she said, said he could find no record of Revolver Instructional Class according to the police evidence, "I such a marriage, This will be held at the office of the
Walsham was discharged, but I will difend for Squad Drill at the coment in Charge+N@w/Fire Station Central Police Station under Ser Building, every Monday at 5 p.m.
"for" selfthing.
Training: Part 1-Members of the Flying Squad who have not yet been passed out as efficient in Part
(Constmad at foot of wa Column.)