COMING!
COMING!
BRITISH POST OFFICE AND RADIO-TELEGRAPHY,
BOLT HEAD STATION OPENED.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 1909-
fulfilled, and we must therefor assume that the about the year 1524. On its becoming known former was satisfied, for unless it had been that brewers intended to see it in beer a violent clearly shown that the requirements of the code opposition sprang up, and petition after petition had been complied with, registration would not was presented to Parliament urging that this have been possible. Soms accounts speak of the wicked wood that would apoll the drink and lady as enjoying a certain position, bat others endanger the lives of the people" should be for- The result of the petitioning was establishment of which costed £200,000, was whose consent to nithee wedlook or divorce was unknown, but it was recorded that Henry VIII., formally opened last month by the Port- not difficult to obtain At all events it may be in 1530, issued an ordor strictly prohibiting. master-General. The station is to be available hoped that Count Todo's example will prova,
HARMSTON'S Post Office at Balt Head, South Devou, the lead us to infor that she is an adventuress, bidilen.
The radio-telegraph station erected for the
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the
for communication with all ships fitted with warning to students visiting foreign countries, the 80 of hans in brewing. It was not until
year 1600 that the prohibition was with- drawn, from which time until the present the hop? lind increased in favour with the public as well as with the brower.
wireless talegraphy, and the general charge for and will be interpreted as an Imperial condom transmission is to be Bd. per word. Mr. Sydney nation of relations so lightly contracted and so Burton, who was accompanied by Sir Henry lightly sovered. Babington Smith, auoretary to the General In Another
comment og, the matter our An interesting part of the paper was that Post Office, said that wireless telegraphy having contemporary says: Of course, nothing dealing with public-house signs. Mr. Griffithe taker Buch
that the Post Office should of the lady concerned, but we gather of taverns in the olden days' were an infallible. take a hand in regard to it. They had already from statements attributed to the officers barometer of the fickleness of fortuus, and the two small axperimental stations, but this was of ount Todo's household that she was a con- infidelition of political life were enriously ex a. more serious step and of more practical senting party, and that the reason of the divorceemplified in the adaptation of signs to the importance. It was intended to be
was recognition of the fault committed in failing shifting phases of parties, and the fluctuations business affair for a commercial purpose. to obtain Imperial sanction. We are led to of personal popularity. For example, a tavern One of the principal objects that they believe that the Count, who, after all is only a bearing the sign of Charles I would be painted had in mind was the carrying out of their student of 23 years of age, contracted the union out to make roum for the head of romwell, obligation ander the International Radio hastily without being aware of the necessity of which, following the revolution of events, was Telegraph Convention of 1906, They thought seeking Imporis sanotion, and that when that trausformed into a striking likeness of the Merry that it lay upon them, as parties to that Coven- serious error was discovered, no course seemed Mounreb. tion, to have a Government station not only to to be open except judicial soparation. It is carry out their own obligations, but also, if denied emphatically that the divorce had for necessary, to enforce them alsowhere.
What object was still more important was that, in pursuance Kitashirakawa. The divorce took place in a union, with the princely house of of the deliberate policy of the Post Office, thoy August, and the project of the Kitashirakawa were determined, in regard to wireless tele- marriage did not come upon the tapis until graphy, to see that nothing in the nature of a October. As for the change of domicile which monopoly was allowed to grow upe they at first regarded as a deliberate attempt to learned a lesson in regard to the telegraph and conceal the facts, it is said to have ben a more the telephone systems. The chief advantage of matter of converter in in locality, suit al sach stations for years to come would be pointed out that to invest it with a deceitful for communication with ships in motion, character is extravagant. The young Count Ita success depended much on the par himself, however, offers no excuses of any kind. ticular atmosphere and evori peculiar He is said to have fallen ill, but for the rest he light, but no doubt those limitations would accepts his punishment in silence. be overcome se time went on. A great disadvantage was the dificulty of direction and.
reamed only forward development it is known by the public as to the character sail it was somewhat curious to note that those
bad
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parts of the Cirens.
Tran Cars will run after each performance. Booking at ROBINSON PIANO Co. Hongkong, 14th January, 1909.
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NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
ITALIANA,
"CAPRI,"
LONDON TAVERNS.
HISTORICAL REVIEW.
In selecting taverns to which he should make reference, Mr. Griffiths admitted that difficulties said, were incrusted as thick with anecdotos, arose, for the taverns of old London, he legende, and traditions B5 BD old ship was with barnacles. He then proodling, to give interesting stories concerning many old houses. He pointed out that in Eastcheap there once stood a tavern of considerable renown, baie by the morted by Shaper
and known by the sign of the "Boar's
F was situated on the site of the present Worces- ter House, on the north side of Eastcheap, between Road-tano and Philpot-lane. Destroyed by
the Great Fire, it was rebuilt immediately after, and fully demolished in 1831 to allow for the new London Bridge approaches.
In 1718, "one James Austin, inventor of the Persian ink powder," desiring to give his customers a substantial proof of his gratitude, invited them to the Boar's Haa to partake of an immense plum-padding weighed 1,000 pounds a baked padding of lft. square, and the best piece of an ox roasted. The principal disk was put in the copper on Monday, May 12, at the Red Lion Inn, by the Mint--the copper
of all stations, which destroyed privacy. That prevented its being of much value at present for internal purposes, though he did not think
The history of Lelon taverns provided a they could set any bounds as to the wireless fascinating subjust for Mr. Harold Griffiths, telegmphy of the futuro. Anxieties and fears ARIBA, wheresd a paper, at the Auctioneers has been dispelled by the Convention, and he Instituto, Russel-square, last month, which was cordially recognised the work of the British an interesting link with the past. Having delegates, specially that of Sir Henry Babington pointed out how certain "houses were at one Smith and Lieutenant Loring, who secured time used by members of the auctioneers at the Boar's Head evidently not being greater concessions than had been hoped for
for conducting sales, he said, insufficiently largo-and had to boil fourteen The Marconi Company was at first suspicious.onsidering the subject of the taverns, it days. From there it was to be brought to the Swan Tavern, in Fish-street-hill, accompanied by a band of music playing." What lumps of padding my mother gave me!" It was to be divided in St. George's-fields, but apparently its smell was too much for the gluttony of the Londoners, for whilst it was
wag
first necessary to properly appreciate the meaning of the word in the old-time sense. In oldon days the tavern formed the heme, the club, the business premises, and the address of the men of learning, the author, thus wit, the poet, the
was glad of the opportunity of opening the doctor, the lawyer; the player, the painter, and be the pudding taken and devoured, and
wax
NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE
but happily friendly relationa had been Florio and Rubattino United Companies.)
established, the company had built that station for the Government. Mr. Marconi could claim NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. that he was the first to bring the researchos of many investigators into practical uso. Ho FROM BOMBAY AND SINGAPORE.
first real commercial Post Office wireless HE Steamship
telegraphy station, and believed that there wireless + vary great fature
for telegraphy, not only in the Post Office and from baving arrived from the above Ports, Con-ships, but in other forms of commercial industry
Sir H. Babington Smith said they were, he signees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk, hoped, emerging from the controversial stage into the hazardons and/or extra hazardous into a period of useful work. That that was so Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf was due in great part to the clear-sighted and Godown Company, Ld., whence delivery sad determined manner in which Mr. Buxton may be obtained. Perishable Goods to be taken had followed a consistent and enlightened policy didivory of immediately.
in the mastier. They were at the beginning of telegraphy, and he anticipated that in a few very great further devolopment of wireless years time a wireless equipment would be regarded as an indispensable purt of a ship's equipment, both for the facilities it gave to passengers, and, more important, because of the safety of the ship.
undersigned before Noon on the 16th inst., or All Claims must be sent to the Office of the
they will not be recognised.
All Claims will be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here aftor which data they cannot be recognised.
No Chines will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods.remaining andelivered after the 15th inst, will be subject to rent
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns where they will be
examined on the 15th inst.. at 9.30 am,
No Fino Insurance has been affected.
CARLOWITZ & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 8th January; 1909.
BEN LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
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S.E. BENLARIG,” FROM MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP,
LONDON AND STRAITS. ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in. CON
formed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Ltd.. whones and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods-- have left the Godowne, and all Goods remaining: undelivered after the 16th January, will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 23rd January, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Gedowns, where they will be examined on the 16th January, at 11 A.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
GIDB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 9th January, 1909.
FROM EUROPE.
HE HAL Steamship THE
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The new installation was at once put into operation, and among the first messages received the following from Mr. G. Marconi: Congratulations on inauguration of Bolt Head radio-telegraphic station, and best wishes for success of Post Offee wireless talegraphs.
To this Mr. Duston replied: Many thanks for the good wishes conveyed in your message, The station has been equipped by your company in a most efficient manner. To the Liontenant- Governor of Guernsey Mr. Buxton telegraphed: "I send you greetings by wirelega telegraph on opening of Font Office radio-telegraph station at Holt Hond. Its primary object is communication with ships, but I hope that it will also help to maintain telegraphic communication with Chin- nel Islands in unfortunate event of interruption of
Mr. Buxton sent the following cablo message to Mr. McKenna at the Admiralty "Am opening Post Office wireless station at Bolt Head. Hope that se organised nuder Radio Telegraph Convention it will serve the Dead of Mercantile Marine, while fully safeguarding Naval interests.”
The apparatus worked perfectly, and the points were very readily taken up,
A JAPANESE NOBLEMAN
DISEANKED.
The Emperor of Japan has withdrawn the Imperial sanction of the engagement of Princess Kitashirakawa to Count Todo, sud, as disciplinary measure, it has been dooided that the treatment pertaining to his rank a Const shall no longer be extended to him.
of
Japanese newspapers publish a statement on the subject attributed to Viscount Tani, one of the members of the Nobles Disciplinary Committee, The Viscount is quoted as saying that he sees no reason for observing privacy in this matter. The detade are that Count Tado inarried an English lady during his student days abroad, and on his return to Japan he registered the fact, registering the divores at the same time. Then, in order to conceal this incident, he changel his domicile from Honjo to Koishikawa, so as to have a clean record in the new register, after which precantion he proposed for Captain Block, having arrived, Consignees of hand of Princess Take. As the inse ing Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills the Disciplinary Council nobody was found. of Lading for countersignature by the Under to utter word of oxenso for such conduct. signed and to take immediate delivery of their Very probably the Count had been badly goods from alongside,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless advised, but that his conduct was unbecoming notice to the contrary be given befors TO-DAY.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed at consignees risk into the hazardons and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, and restored at Consignees risk and expense.
All Claims must be presented within ten days of the stormer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognised.
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noblemsa, there could be no question. As to the punishment recommended by the council, namely, suspension of treatment as a peor, the Viscount explains that this is usually for a red terms of years, at the expiration of which the offender is reinstated it he has given evidence of a sincere desire to maintain the dignity of his Order. In this case, however, no such period was fixed the duration of the sentence was indefinite, and it is entirely uncertain when Conut Tods will be able to No Claims will be admitted after the Croods resums the use of his title. There are many have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining instances, the Viscount says, of dissolute conduct undelivered after the 20th inst., will be on the part of Japanese students studying subject to rent:
abroad, hat very few men in the position of All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are gentlemon lusve disgraced themselves to be left in the Godowns, where they will be thoroughly s Count Todo Вая examined on the 19th inst., at 3 p.m.
Referring to the fact that, according to the published accounts, Count Tode divorced his English wife simultaneously with the registra tion of the marriage, a correspondent has asked the Japas Mail whether divorce is such a simple and one-side affair in Japan: Our contem, porary reptios: It used to be very simple and very one-sided under the old regimen, but the new Civil Code introduced a drastic change, and the meagre accounts hitherto pablished as to Count Todo's procedure must not be interpreted literally. In order to effect a lawful divorce in Japan one of two conditions is essential; either the wife must be a consenting party, or the judg ment of a court of law must be obtained. In Count Todo's case the latter condition was not
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINTE
Hongkong Office.
Hongkong, 13th January, 1909.
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the man of quality. It was the forum of philo sophical detate, the birth place of wit and wisdom. Buch were the habitual frequenters of the tavern, where they met with Lindred spirits and other spirits, perhaps! The kooper of a tavern was a man of some standing, often a man of some learning, and very frequently possessort of con- siderable wit, and one who not only mixed with the guests, but whose presecco was courted by the g
In order to show the standing a travern
marrying houses. Bartholomew Bassett rented Possessed in the olden days. it was interesting to record that many of them were at one time the Floot Cellars at £100 a year, where marriages were solemnised. A few of the negotistors of wedlock were women, who had come into posses sion of a register and marrying business by them had been simple innkeepers. The Cock inheritance; but, in the first instanco, many of and the Hand and Pen, both near the old First Bridge, were very famous marrying houses. The Golden Lion, the Two Lawyers, the Wheatsheat, the Horseshoe, the Magris, the of the taverns in or near Fiet street, provided King's Head, and the Swan and Hoop were some
with chaplains and.chapels (or private rooms) in which marriages wery solemnized on every day and night of the yet At the sign of the Angel, in Bishopsgats-street, the parish clerks, who were incorporated in 1232 by Hanry III, kept their hall. Here they recorded the number of ohristenings, cavities, ke, and published the bills of mortality. In 1309 there were 354 taverns in London, and later they became so numerous that Sir Walter Scott, writing of White-friars in the seventeenth century, said: The signs of the alehouses and taverns in dicated that they were equal in number to all these days to what was browed now-it was not the other houses. Ale was very different in "hopped
conveyed to the fields the escort was
the whole ceremony brought to an end before Mr. Austin had a chance to regale his customers. Goldsmith visited the Boar's Head, and has left a delightful essay upon his daydreams there, and Falstaff, and even Prince Henry, were amongst the regular customers who patronised this tayora
Mr. Griffitas's entertaining and instructiva paper was thoroughly appreciated, and he was
the chair. heartily thanked at the close. Mr. Arthur George Dilley president of the iustitute, occupied
RUSSIAN FREE PORTS IN THE BAST.
DILL FOR ABOLITION PARSED.
The Duma on December 9th considered, the
Bill jutroduced by the Minister of Commerce for the closing of the free ports in the Amar and Trinsbaikal territorios.
of the fros ports as speedily as possible, in The supporters of the Bill urged the closing
order that ae and might be put to the peaceful conquest of the country by formiguers. The opponents of the measure alleged, on the contrary, that no such conquest and be feared, even on the art of the Japanese.
Ft Gamerce, and tht M. Shipuit, Miniata of the linking up of the Far East with the centra of Russia by means of railways, and the tran- quility which had set in after the war period, made the abolition of the free ports an oppor tane Atop. It was in every way necessary for the revival of Russian commerce and industry.
The Minister pointed out with satisfaction tebe agreed in almost all points with those of the that they wishes expressed by the Dums Commit-
Vladivostock Bourse Committee. In every im portant economic question the general interest of the State must be considered in the first place. He could, therefore, guarantee in this question that the Dru would give its attention to the State interests involved
The best ale was op better than sweet wort. It was consumed immediately it was brewed, and was so this that it might be drunk "bottle deep" without fear of inebriation: In dealing with the customs associated with the taverns, Mr. Griffiths pointed out that ale houses were in the olden days distinct from wine taverne. The former ware generally brow. houses as well. This double business of making and selling ale was almost entirely in the hands of women, who were called browesses, and were held in rather low estimation. As late as the close of the fifteenth century Fleet-street was tenanted almost entirely by browess or ale-wives. The ale-wives had to be locked- after very sharply, for we trace their delinquencies by tines, penalties, and imprisonment. No keep her house open after curfew under heavy browess or other retailer of ale was allowed to
penalties. It might not be generally known that the hop was first cultivated in England whelming majority.
·M. Kokovtsoff, Minister of Finance, said that even the opponents of the measure admitted that merchandise to the value of from 15 to 20 million roubles (£3,500 000 to £2,000,000) was imported through Vladivostock every year, which meant that Russian products to that amount were excluded from Russian markets. The expenditure of 300,000,000 roubles (£30,000,000) on the Amur Kailway was not to be regretted, as the line would give finais direct communication with the Pacific Ocean, and all" be returned. money laid out, or at least a portion of it, would
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