RANDOM REFLECTIONS.
And so we
have said ou revoir to Bir Frederick Lugard. He has worked hard during the three years he has been in our mist and fally deserves his vacation. No one begrudges him his holiday, for it can truthfully be said that he has practically accomplished the impos. sible in so far as he has succeeded in pleasing almost everybody in the Colony.
The Governor's departure from the Colony was typical of the man. He went on beard H.M.B, Monmouth ou Friday night and nort morning at daybrook he had gone. Bon voyage!
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The administration of the government coult not be left in more capable hands than those of Bir Heary May, who has had some little ex- perience of the office, having acted as Adminis- trator on thros pravions occasions. In Lady May he has an invaluable helpment.
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Wasn't it singular that the advent of May should have taken place on the thirtieth of April ?
Out here one hears nothing of the old custom which still pertains at Home of seeking a good complexion by washing the face in the May dew on the first morning of the month, though pro- longed dinner or bridge parties on the last night of April might give the opportunity to some in Hongkong. Bot probably the good folks whe dine so late do not need to worry about thoir complexion.
Hongkong has reason to congratulato itself this year on the extraordinary immunity from plague which it has enjoyed. The reason is
Here is another desecration of a poet's droam, poet who composed verso so rapidly that s shorthand writer was indisponsable. The poem dictated, and the stenographer's version, arg takon from the Postal Record:—
TO PHYLLIS,
(As Ho Dictated It. Phyllis, up in the morning,
Spirit of love and spring : Phyllis, litho as the willow,
Voies like the birds that sing : Phyllis, full of the sunshine
Sparking like drops of dew; Phyllis, Phyllis, O Phyllis! This is a song for you. Phyllis, why do you linger? Why do your feet romain? Phyllis, we wait your coming
Over the bloom-decked plain Phyllis a brimming beakor
Now your health we quaff, Setting our hearts all leaping
Lighter than wind-blown chaff.-
DO FILL UB.
(As His Stenographer Took It.) Fill us up in the morning,
Spirita of loving spring. Fill us tight as a pillow-
Boys like the birds that sing, Fill us full of moonshine,
Sparkling like dropay dun Fillus, fill, oh, fill us?
This is too strong for you. Fill us! Why do you linger?
Why are your feet in pain? Fill us! We wait your cunning Over the glaom necked pain, Fill as a brinming beaker,
Now to healthy graft Sending our heartshorn leaping Light as a ringboned call,
RODEBICK RANDOM
CONCERT IN THE CITY HALL. If one may judge of the excellence of a concert by the appreciation of an audience, then
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 2ND, 1910, ⠀⠀
COMPANY MEETINGS.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC -
COMPANY LIMITED.
The twenty-first ordinary yearly meeting of shareholders in this Company was held at the Company's offices, St. George's Building, at noon on Saturday. Mr. J. W. C. Bounar presided, and there were also present: Sir Horansjee Mody 'and Mr. G. H. Medhurst (directors), Mr. W. H, Wickham (general manager), Dr. J. W. Noble and Mesore, A. H. M, da Silva, L. E. Ozorio, R. R. Roberta, O. Baptista, J. McCubbin, E. W. Terry, C. G. Mackie, P, C. Potts, G. B. Sayer, F. Graham, J. D.. Auld and Loung Yan Po.
The General Manager read the notice call. ing the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN sald-Gentlemon-Tho re: port and statement of accounts having been in "your hands for some days, I propose, with your. permission, to take them as road. Your dirosteri
appointed manager. Before formally moving. the adoption of the Report and Accounts I shall be pleased to answer any questions which share- holders may wish to put.
No questions were asked, and the` CHAIRMAN proposed the adoption of the report and accounts sa anumitted.
Dr. Nonza seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
LOCAL SPORT,
FOOTBALL.
ÉS COY. BO.. *. "REIT" AMCOND DIVISION, The football season was brought to a clogs on Saturday afternoon when the first winners of the second division of the League competition, 88 Coy., met a team drawn from the other competing clubs. Opening with the sun behind Mr.. AULD moved the confirmation of the them the Rast were first to assume the aggres appointment of Sir Hormusjes Mody and Mrsive, and several good individual efforts on the part of the forwards almost had, the desired G. H. Medhurst to the directorate.
Mr. LEUNG YAN PO seconded, and the motion effect. The Gunners showed signs of form as was carried.
the game progressed, but an over-anxiety to score on the part of individual forwards spoiled several openinga. A few minutes before the interval Likeman scored for the Rest, and the whistle sounded for half-time with the scores:
Rest, 1; 88 Coy., D.
Sir Hormusjes Mody and the Hon. Mr. W.J. Grosson ware re-elected directors, on the motion of Mr. SILVA, secondod by Mr. ROBARES.
It was proposed by Mr. MACKIE, seconded by Mr. O2010, and agreed, that Messrs. W. Hutton Potts and J. Cox Edwards should be reappointed Baditors.
The CHAIEMAN-That is all the business, gentlemen. Thank you for your attendance, Dividend warrants will be ready and can be had on Monday application at the office morning.
FAREWELL DINNER.
མ་ད་འ་མཚོ"་ MR. W. M. ANDERSON ENTERTAINED.
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runners-up. Captains Craig and Waring; pro fessional pairs, C. A. Caựr and W. G. Wor- cester; runners-up, Lieut. White and Cuplain Brierley; raqucts otampionship, H. Hancock i singles handicap, H. Hancock,
HONGKONG CRICKET LEAGUE,
KONGKONG CRзCHFT CLOBE A COMBINED
LEAGUE TEAM,
A meeting of the Committee will be held in the Hongkong Cricket Club Pavilion to-morrow at 6 pm for the purpose of selecting a combined team from the Clubs in the League for the above match, which will take place on Saturday noxt at 8, p.m.
At the conclusion of this match the Shield wad medals will be presented to the H.K.C.0. “A.” the winning team in the competition, by Mr. W. D. Braidwood, the vice-president.
ORIGINT LEAGUE TABLE.
The second half of the game was rather slow, both teams evidently feeling the The following is the table up to date;- effects of the heat. Kingsland had hard
Club lines in failing to equalise with a magnificent shot which hit the crossbar, and later upright with a drive which grazed the when the goalkeeper was in an impossible position. No further scoring resulted and honours went to the Rest, who wou by the only goal of the match.
At the conclusion of the match the “Elfis -Cup" and the Longus metals were presented to the 88 Coy. team by Miss Lyons.
LAWN BOWLS.
H.K.C.C.... Telegraphs Bats..
R. G. Artillery 14
.ob.-- ia Pointa
Per cent.
81.81
63.63
42.85
38.46
33.53
... 14 4 7 2-3
-27.27
15 31
1-8
-57.14
Kowloon ...
... 16 3 11 2 -8
-57.14
-60.00
Royal Engineers 14 8 Civil Service H. K Police
have pleasure in submitting those accounts, showing, as they do, the results of the most successful year's working during the Company's ozistence. The balance at credit of Working Account amounts to $169,595.48, as compared with 8152,381.49, the balance resulting from the previous year's working. This Increase can only be considered satisfactory to all concerned. It has been obtained both by increased
The leading bankers and merchants of the economy, due to the satisfactory working of
Saturday evening Chinese community on the Diesel plant installed in 1908, and, what is entertained Mr. W. N. Anderson, the manager more satisfactory, by an increased output of of the International Banking Corporation in
A very successful moeting was held on electricity, notwithstanding the falling-off
An inter-club match was played on the ground Saturday afternoon, when a Ladies' Raso for in many of our consumers' accounts, due to the Hongkong, to a complimentary dinner at the
both classes was sailed. The day was fine, with introduction of the more efficient Metallic Fils-Chinese Club. The company numbered 74 and of the Civil Service Club at Happy Valley on
included several members of the European Saturday afternoon, when the home team set a strong wind varying from North East to Kast mont Lamp. The fall of revenue, due to wider extended use of the more efficient lamp, is likely banking community and other guests. Mr Lan and were defented by the Police. Four rinks and South East. A first pries for such class Chu Pak, the president of the Clab, scompiad | wore en-agol in the match, and the game on was kindly given by Mr. Rouse, and record to continuo, especially as the price of these lamps
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POLICE V CIVIL SERVICE.
Craigengower... 16 3 12 1-9
YACHTING
R.H,K.Y,C.
doubtless to be found in the remarkably long Saturday night's concert, held by the YMCA bocomes reduced, but we hope that as in the the chair, and seated beside him was the guostench was 21 bends. The visitors won by prizes by His Excellency Sir Henry May. Lady apell of cool weather which has distinguished the enthusiasts on behalf of the Y.M.C.A. library/Past the net result will be that our output will of the evening, on his left being Mr. N. 8. fourteen points, only one of the Service rinks May, with a distinguished party of friends,
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last week showed how greatly the privilege was appreciated by the more men folks.
At the fifth bead
scoring a win off their rivals. the game stood Police, 31; Civil Servico, 14, Whon five more heads had been played the game stood 43-32 in favour of the Police. At the fifteenth head the scores were: Folice, 64; Civil |
sanding 66-72 in favour of the Police. The risk scores were:
POLICE.
followed the races in the lamuch Victoria.
The starts were made at 2.50 p.m, and 3 p‚m, and the course was: Mark Best off western point of Quarry Bay (port), Kowloon Rock (starbourd), Channel Rock (starboard) and book
competitors were:
Iris May Dione, scratch, sailed by
Vernun
Mrs. Worthington Kathleen, receiving 2. 30 sec., Mrs. Caulfield Ada
Mrs. Chapman 1 15. Brica
Mre. Denison
HANDICAP CLABS.
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Marshall, the new manager of the International continue to be increased by fresh consumers Bank in Hongkong. Others present were early part of the year and in the absence of the was a distinct success, for the audience sound attracted by the efficiency and economy of Masars. H. K. Kilby, A. C. Shorey, F. moist, clammy conditions in which the plague inclined to encore each item. The two out-
destrie lighting. The sum standing at the M. D. Courtnoy, G. A. Moir, W. North, gorms seem to flourish. Of course, greater standing features of the concert, as far as
credit of Profit and Loss Account amounts J. Forrester, C. Stewart, while among the enlightenment on the subject of sanitary laws excellence of production is concerned, were tho must not be forgotten, and those responsible for two viclin solos of Professor. Gonzales, and the to 8174.790.96, After dedacting Directors' Chinese mohants and bankers were: Meers. Service, 48, while the fuál head saw the scores to finishing line, a distance of five miles. The Feed (83,000) the Sum of 8171,790.96 Ng Li Hing, Ho U Ming, Wong_Fan _Fuk, this are entitled to their meed of praize. sword and club displays of Bombardior F. Bar- remains available for appropriation, which pour C. H. Lee, Choang Man Hing. Fang Tang,
gos. Professor Gouzales played his first con One of the pleasures of summer is being able certo in a masterly style, and after playing so long directors propose to deal with as follows:-To Moi Kai Nam, Chu Foo Lau, Ching Yung Fong, to discard headgoar at night, and entertainments and to exhausting в work it was inconsiderata Pay a dividend of 12 per cent., say, $1.20 por Li Tze Chiu, Wing Sing Loong, Kwong Fook Stewart
shure, ou 60,000 sharas, $72,000.00; to pay a Tung, Wo Sting, Ho Ngok Lao, Luk Lai Cho, Kent bonus of 1 per cent., say, 10 cents per share on Yu Hing Long, Chow Kam Wing, Sze Yui Man, Grant 60,000 shares, $6,000.00; to write off Plant Loung Hok Lau, To Fat Sun, Lui Sun Hiug, Grant (skip) Account for depreciation, 372,065.65; to write In Ku Un, Yuen Fung Yuonand Yoo Bin Yuen. Bell af Property accomat for impreciation, $5,000.00;
The company having dens ample justice to
Ogg to write off famitare Account for depreciation, the choice Chinese fare provided, the Chair- Pitt (skip). $477.00; to pay a bonus to the staff, $4,450.05; man proposed the toast of "The King," which Goariay and carry forward to next account, $11,798.26, was loyally acknowledged, a compliment which Hill making a total of $171,790.96. This proposal, I was repeated when Mr. Moir submitted the Cameron
Withers (skip) trust, will receive your sanction and approval, toast of "The Emperor of China."
McHardy following, as it does, the past policy of your
Baker Board, in writing off for depreciation of plant and property at
Bathing will take its place in the daily fixtures from now onwards, and costumes are being discussed by the ladios. Some innovations
are threatened this season.
on the part of the audience to expect an encore, The sword display of Bombardier Burgess was absolutely marvellous in its muscular mobility, and those who know most about such methods of physical culture would appreciate most his skill, doftness and accuracy. Taking the remainder of the programme as it occurred, one could not help fooling that the String Quartette, The honours conferred on the founder of the composed of Messrs. Barlow, Claxton, Tuxford, University have been announced with a certain and Archbutt, were not given a fair hearing. amount of stagecraft. The publication of the It is very ankind to ask instrumentalists to knighthood for this friend of education was begin the two parts of a programme, as most made in dramatic cirenmstances at the recent people soom to consider that they can talk quite ceremony, and on Friday another surprise was half-way through an instrumental piece effected when the Governor performed the though it were of no account, when, in fact, it investiture coromony at the reception on Friday requires equally as much talent and greater evening. Whatever the circumstances, thore practice than a vocal performance, and should bo can be no doubt that the honour las beon well given the compliment of as'equally striot Etten. Moussary to clear off from our books the valued Chineso friends wished to present to Mr.
tion:
bestowed.
:
It is pleasant to see British boys taking an -interest in the "Scout" movement, and if the boys be well trained and educated there should be little need in fatura to make so many frantie appeals for volunteers. I wish every success to the Hongkong scouts,
leaat ENA.
The CHAIRMAN, in asking the company to
Hanson
CIVIL SERVICE.
Blake
Lamble
Thornhill
20
Boud (skip)
18
Davey
Bloway
*Howell
Bonito, II.,
35 McIvor (skip) Duncan
14
Alannah
Daphne
Gast
Adams
17. Wheal (skip) Dawson
14 L. E. Brott (skip)
25
Pile Fincher
KOWLOON v. TAÏEOO.
ONE-DESIGN CLABS,
Halcyon, sailed by Mrs. Rouse
the honorr
11
Mex, Holt-
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Mrs. Harvey
Mrs. Pine
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The ladies acquitted themselves very well, and there Was Kome excellent racing. 15 In the Handicap Class Iria. May had of bringing Dione in first, though Mrs. Caulfield cleverly brought Kathleen along so as to save her time and capture the first prize. Mrs. Worthington handled Vernon in a masterly manner, and had most exciting race with Dione, finishing only 10 seconds behind her, but getting just besten on time by Mrs. Denison on Erica, âda brought up the rear, although up to Kowloon Rook Mrs. Chapman held her own bravely.
drink to the health of the guest of the evening, Robertson equal spoke of the good opinions which he had fre | Langley (skip) amount to that paid in dividends. To the quently heard expressad of the International adoption of this policy, the present position of Bank and its attable maungor, Mr. Anderson, The meeting between these clubs on the the Company may largely be attributed. The and proceeded to read the English translation Kowloon green on Saturday proved enjoyable, very success of the Diesel plant rendare it most of the address on an embroidered scroll which and mansuu excitement prevailed at the close
Anderson.
-Tho address was in the following terms:
when it was found that the total scores of the three rinks which had finished gave a draw, Interest contred on the last rink, and enthasfasm ran high among the Kowloon supporters when Hirvoy's howl decided the issue, giving the home team the victory by oue point. Scores:
TAIKOO.
J. Peacock
KOWLOON.
C. R. Harrison
E. B. Ayris T. Rammy
J. Macdonald (ekip) 19 W. M. Callough T. Potrie
G. K. Harton
(skir) 17 D. Harvey (skip
8 dray
D. MeNail yel W. Hardwick B. Aitken
Mr. Anderson, a native of Scotland, was highly ambitions, accomplished and talented when he was a lod. As he advanced In age, ho came to India in the East, gaining much new knowledge by studying fully the habits and W. Eldridge customs of the inhabitants of the place. Gra
A. C. Crane After a long sojourn there, up to the year. Taylor (skip) 15 1904, he took voyage further East and accepted the post of chief accountant in the A. Hamilton Quaranty and Trust Company of New York in A, 8. Curric Hongkong, where he showed extraordinary Dickie abilities. Shortly thereafter, he took up an appointment in the International Bank and was made manager of the various branch offices in South Chinx and the Straits. Soltle. ments. This latter ofice he filled with squat tact, so that in the year 1903 he was promoted to the appointment which he has just relin- quishal in Hongkong. Here, too, thin is in his care were in perfect order. In the tran eaction of business he was conspicuous in his common sense, no less than in his affability. In short, being just, considerate and vastly experienced, he was as clover as he was encoess- ful in organizing any management catrasted
of the steam plant, which was previously in These four gentlemen played with nas, hat is now practically only a stand-by in studied restraint and grest refinement, both in
case of an unforeseen breakdown of the Diesel engines. Hongkong has taken the spy sensation very Hadya's Minuet and in Mozart's Rondo, and
Two of the older staan sets that had they been announced, or had their
were no longer of service to us have been calmly.
would piecos come between songs, they
disposed of at modest prices, such as indicate have received encores. probably
The the necessity for a continuation of a rigorous dust Watchman, what of the night," by policy of writing down our assets. The station Mosers. C. B. Ayris and E. E. White, buildings have, to a certain extent, boon farther excellent. Mr. White's hope-inspiring voice remodelled during the year and a third Diesel was very fine in the answering portione of the sat is now in process of erection on the site duct. They gave as an encore, "The moon hath formerly occupied by the steam sets before men raised her silvery lamp above," and sang it well, tioned. The cost of this Diesel sot has yet to Admirers of Penang appear to be much dis- but Mr. Ayria' voice was not quite high enough be debited to our Capital Account, but we trust tressed because t real live Yankee who in tone and sufficiently bell-like in timbro for the that the further economies resulting from its visited its shores could see nothing of beauty tenor part of this daat. His voice was hard to working will fully justify the somewhat large about the place. A friend who questioned this much greater advantage in his own two songs, outlay we shall shortly have to make, Dharing risitor must have thought he lacked an aesthe-Star and Rose" and "All Saint's Day "A the year an amount of about $45,000.00 has been tic taste, to fail to see beauty where others saw Day in May would have been a better title for spent in extending our system of underground it. The resident then asked the American if the latter seng. Those he sung exceptionally mains throughout the Chinese part of the city ho had seen nothing there that struck him as well, but, alas! they were marred in the softer and a portion of the central district. This curious or worthy of Late. The Yankee did parts by the rumble of cars and rickshaws expenditure is beau incurred in displacing not delay in answering that question. "Wa'al," outside. Mrs. Goldsmith's songs did not bring large portions of our old overhead system, sud, ho said, "I did-see-one murious thing, and that out the rich full tone and sustaining power of whilst it can bardly be expected to bring us was dd curious. I wont out to that place her voice so well as other songs she bassing. immediately any large increase in revenue, oalled Dhoby Ghout, sad there I saw a bloom- and she, too, was unfortunate in having the we trust that by the provision of a more ing great naked nigger trying to split a rock quiet parts of her songs overwhelmed by the. fficient and certain service, it will be the means with a shirt. The way of putting it is noise outside. Surely, if the Government can of attracting further consumers in these dis- to him. Now, on the ere of his departure to decidedly original, but the practice is common not afford to pave the whole of the main stree'stricts. The extension of our underground dis- take up an office, in the Far Easter Bank at to the East. All hebies on the China coast with wood, they can do so around the block of tribution to the West Point District in 1919 Bombay, we, Chinese Merchants, take this op endeavour to do the same thing, as the Euro halldings connected with the City Hall. It has resulted in the audition of a number of newportunity to congratulate the said Bank en secar pean rosidont knows to his cost.
must be very trying to singers and players to consumers amongst the Chinese and alreadying the services of such a capable mau, and at havo to perform avoid such disturbing elements, may be said to have justified the outlay on that the same time to express our regret at the loss Leaders of fashion do not always find the and it is certainly exasperating to an audience extension. Gentlemen, the directora, when proof a worthy friend from our midst. As a token admiration which they seok. For instance, the to miss the fine effects through those distracting ping the inorsaso in dividend to shareholders, of esteem and regard, we respootfally give him advent of Merry Widow bats canned men at noises. Tho audience was grieved to hear from have also considered that the interests of the a farowell dinner and express our wishes and theatres to say exceptionally unkind things of Captain Baker that Mrs. Dadeley was suffering Company would best be served by making sentiments as follows:-In Mr. Anderso lovely woman. Now the Chanticleer head from a bad cold and could not give hor promised
concession to those who have and are supporting Wo find a man genuine and true; adornment has come into vogue, but judging by song, Who'll bay my Laronder Mr.
this Company, I mean, our consumers. I have
Capresumtuons in character. a droll story which comes from Brighton, the Haanila's soug, He was a married mau,"
exceed new heal-dress is likely to be short-lived. though only of low comedian typo as far as wit therefore pleasure to announce that every dan
accounts was concerned, was well received. His presenta sumer whose monthly
"Tho Absent here, a story is told of a lady who created a tion of three modes of reciting
higher artistic 25.00, will, in future, receive a substantial mild sensation on the Parade by appearing in Minded Reggar was a
particulars as to which will the nowest and most pronominced of Chanticleer production, showing that time and thought had rebate, hats. On her second appearance a crowd of been given ta study of the characters portrayed. he posted to each constmor with his April Miss Clark's recitation of "Two loves and a life" Account. We trust that the immediata loss of small boys hovered in the "offing" crowing was excelioutly rendered, her gestures being evening, which will undoubtedly result from this lustily, and ono infantile wag, with a keen senso meat graceful and natural. It was a seal of rebates, will be more thau mando up by of the ladicrous, prepsded her, scattering corn in that her voice was not more resonant,
the extension of our service to fresh consumers. her path. This was too much for the fair fill the hall better and grip the audience more. Mrs. Clark's song and encore were most rivu
Lam very sorry to have to inform you that we votary of fashion, who promptly returned to the oiously rendered, but it was unfortunato that
are losing the services. of our manager, Mr. normal in headgear.
she had uct closen songs which would bring out the fullness of hor voice-indicated in many Wickham, whc is retiring from the East. He parts but witheat opportunity of development has been with the Company since its formation, as well as provide scope for her power of inter-over 21 years ago, and on his retiral we lose than whom there were none better. In conclu. of commercial mon the shorthand writer. Thepreting the spirit of her songs. This notice winged art is-looked upon as a boon to mankind, should not be closed without some mention the services of a sary capable and scoscientious sion he proposed the toast of the "Chinese bat fifty per cent. of speakers and dictators do being made of the excellent way in which Mr. servant. The sound position in which the Company is to-day is in a very great measure not consider 'it so. In fact, they are generally White accompanied during the first half of flo programme. Apparently ho must have
tus to his able sonragement. You will, however, amazed on reading the stenographer's interpreta had another engagement for the latter half of
bo pleased to hear that your directors have tion of what they have said. Imagine the the evening, as he did not appear on the platform feelings of the American orator who sought a again after the interval. No praise can be too come to uì arrangement with Mr. Wickham to high for the way in which this gentleman cub phrase from dead Latin to impress his hear ordinates his playing to the singing of the
1ot as the Company's Consulting Engineer and London representative for the placing of orders In-the-course of an address he said, Amicus vocaliste, always supporting but never over. Plato, amicus Socrates, sed major veritas, helming. He reminds us forcibly of Hutert for machinery, cables, et, which may be sent Next morning it appeared in print as, "I may Laan, the accompanist of singers like Mademo home, and I feal curtain that this will prove of Albani, Mudarae Clara Butt, Ben Davis, Lloyd benefit to the Company in every way, Mr ques Boorates, I may ours Plato, said Major Chaudos, Maria Brems, and Andrew Black, and Graham, who soted as manager during Mr
we can but wish him equal success.
Wickham's slanos on holiday, has been
The band of orators is the reporter, and the Lone
Teritas,"
as to
He is amiable in the treatment of others. - Ahsays fair in business dealings,
wealth.
Now, as he is going afar.
His mind must be busily ccenpied.
May his journey be made nader a lucky star
is our fervent prayer.
J. Forgason G. Anderson Chapma H. Dinaan
(skip; 26
-J. Manchau
D. Keith
C. W. Alexander
(skip)
W. Taylor T. Ncase
a
The final result was:
Order of finishing-Dione, Vernon, Erica, Kathleen and Ada,
Result on time allowances-Katlilcen, Léone, Erica, Vernon and Ada:
ONE DESIGN-CLASS.
The two greyhounds Halcyon and Honito had the best of it again, Mrs. Rouse taking first prize and Mrs. Holt second prize. Mrs. Harvey was third and Mrs, Pine fourth. After ̈ ̈ the racing the yacht owners and their friends 18 assembled at the Club House, where their Excellencies Sir Houry and Lady May were "At Home," and where the prizes were pre- sented by Lady May.
20
G. R. Edwards J. M. Henderson
(skip) 23
(skip) 21
LAWN TENNIS.
L.B.C. KGC...
This closing match was played on Saturday afternoon on the grooms of the Hongkong Cricket Club and resulted in a win for the former by 61 games to 47. For the L.R.C. Hancock and Master and 19 games to their credit. Murray and Hastings 18, and Carr and Willson 21, while for the H.K.C.C.. Klimanck and Green Ead 19, Whyte and Crawford 13, and Beattie and Hose, 15.
These events created so much interest that the Yachting Committee have decided to hold a similar fixture on Saturday next, 7th May.
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY..
The following regulations have been made by His Excellency the Governor ander the Wireless Telegraph Ordinance, with regard to the use of wireless telugraphy apparatus on merchant skips :---
All apparains for wireless telegraphy on board a merchant ship in the territorial waters of the Colony shall be worked in such a way as not to interfore with (a) Naval signalling, or (1) the working of any wireless telegraph station law. fully established, installed, or worked in the Colony or the territorial waters thereof, and In particular the said apparatus shall be so worked as not to interrupt or interfere with the transmission of any message between wireless telegraph stations established' as aforesail on land and wireless telegraph stations established on ships at ses.
No apparatus for wirel se telegraphy on board a merchant ship shall be worked or used whilst such ship is in any of the harbours of the Colony except with the special or general permission in writing of the Postmaetor General of the Colony.
At the conclusion the Hon. Dr. Atkinson said that the green would to open until Saturday next, when the cricket match between the elampion League eleven and the rest of the League would be played, after which the Shield would be presented Before asking Miss Wilkinson to present the prizes, he would like to congratulate His wishes lie in the promotion of national Mr. Carr upon his success in winning the tennis championship three years in succession. He was indeed the best player of the game here. (Applaus.) The Telegraphs were to be compli meated on having won the doubles. In Mr. If at any time in the opinion of the Governor Hose they hala young player of great promise an emergency has arison in which it is oaudient. (Applause.) Captain Murray well deserved his for the public service that His Majesty's win in the singles, while Mosary. Carrand Wor- Government should have control over the eester in the professional pairs were apparently transmission of messages by wireless talegraphy, ships whilst in the territorial waters shall be trying to emulate a former pair who won that the use of wireless telegraphy on board merchant subject to sack further rules as may be made by Miss Wilkinson then presented the prizes to the Governor from time to time, and such rules prize six years in succession.
These regulations shall not apply to the use the successful competitors, and was afterwards may prohibit or regulate such use in all cases or presented-by Dr. Atkinson with a heautiful in such cases as may be deemed desirable
of wireless telegraphy for the purpose of making bouquet on behalf of the committee. services wore farther acknowledged by three or answering signals of distress. hearty cheers and the usual "tiger."
Though insignificant and poor be the ropast, We unite in bidding him farewell,
Mr. ANDERSON made an appropriate reply. Hofascribed whatever success which had attended his efforts here to the members of the Chinese staff of the Bank, and expressed his great appreciation of the business men of Hongkong,
community," and paid a high sompliment to their basiness acumen and sense of fairness and gratitude.
Mr. He U MING, in responding, spoke of the consideration always shown by the International Bank, and wished Mr. Anderson every success in his new sphere.
Other toasta were" Other Guests," proposed by Mr. C. H. Lee and responded to by Mr. Soir; "The Press, proposed by Mr. Ho Ming; "Our Hoats, proposed by Mr. Moir, responded to by the Chairman; The Chairman, proposed by Mr. A. Bazsay.
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The prize-winners were-Championship, A. Carr; ranner-ap, H. Hanoook; singles "A" handicap, Captain Murray; ranner-up Captain Brierley; singles "B" handicap, A. C. Sboroy runner-up, Lieut. Davidson; doubles "A" handicap, E. B. Beattie and C. T. Hose; runners- up, S. E. Green and A. O. Brawn; donblos "B"
handicap, C. E. Shiekis and A. B. Sutherland;
Every person who commits a breach of any of the above regulations shall be guilty of a mis conviction before a imagistrato to a fine not demeanour and shall be liable on summary exceeding one hundred dollars, and shall also bo liable to forfeit any spparatus for wireless telegraphy worked or used in contravention of
the said regulations.
No proceedings shall be taken against any person under these regulations except by order
of the Governor.