CORRESPONDENCE.
THE HELENA MAY INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE
PRESS."
HONGKONG DAILY
of
THE IDEAL CARGO SHIP.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 1914
R.M.s.r. COMPANY'S ADDITION TO EASTERN SERVICE.
Modern cargo ships are only up-to-date. if they can deal with hundreds of tops of cargo within a day or so; the working the derricks by day and night cables huge stacks to be removed as if by niagic, and the ship has come and a suggestion as regards the name undergone within a perini, which, but a few which it is to be known ?
jears ago, would have been amazing.
DEAR 518,In reference to the wory munificent donations to the Helena May Fund. may 1, an Englishwoman, make
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ng a Than The Helena. May beginning of the title nothing could be Does not that happier. but Institute? word. sa used out here in the East, at ones bring to one's mind's eye visions of beachcombers and hard-ups 7 Those of us who have had experience of the G.F.S. and Y.W.C.A. Hostels and Residential Clubs on the Continent know that, far from being simply refuges for the out- at-olbuns crowd, they are brights useful and comfortable homes where women of education can have the advantages of meeting their kind, staying a day or two in passing through a town, or even may have rean or rooms for a longer or shorter term...-_In some cases there is no Jimit to this town; in others, where congestion is probable, three months is the longest time allowed in residence.
Besides residential benefits, of which economy is not the toast, there are always educational facilities; book; may be had more an sually classes attended at a or less nominal fee. Socially, too, it i specially good for those of us who are alone in a strange land to know that there is a welcome at any time, that tea is a standing institution, and that dinner or tiffin con always be served to members if a few hours notice be given; in an euergency even without any notice at all. Of course to secure all these and a thou
be
be
The latest addition to the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company's Pacific trade, the ss. Cardiganshire, which is now alongside Kowloon Wharf, is one of those
vessels, possessing a forest of der ricks, which are capable of conveying the whole food supply for some months of a Home provincial town of goodly propor- And it would all be handled" in lions. a day--a whole day-the nocturnal pur tion of which would call into being powerful are lamps. chabling the coolies and the tenticles
tinue their labours without a break, and wastage of valuable time.
| ALLEGED UTTERING OF FORGED
CHEQUE
SHIPPING NOTES. Under the title of the Commonwealth
Before Mr. Wood at the Magistracy Steamship Navigation Co. four firms are yesterday Lee Min was charged with amalgamating-Williaur Melburn. Tyred uttering a forged cheque for the sum of & Co., Jumes P. Corry and Co., and T. E.
Mr. G. R. Soyer (Assistant Royden 88,316. Captain-Superintendent of Police) pro- seculed, and Mr. A. B. Crew (of Messrs Mr. Sayer told his Worship that the Hastings & Hastings) defended.
Mr.
anb-manager
of
It
Lord Inverclyde's steam yacht Beryl was recently burnt at her moorings in the Gareloch. The bare shall only remains. Lord Inverclyde's motor launch was
The total loss is estimated at nearly wholly destroyed in the conflagration
£40,000.
50,000
**
THE FORTHCOMING RACE MEETING.
TRAINING NOTES.
WEDNESDAY, February 4th. The morning was dull and the wind did not add to the comfort of these who attended at the rails. Not much hard work was given to the ponies. Mr. John reel sent out practically his whole string
galloped his mounts for three-quarter's under the guidance of Mr. Heard, who
of a mile only. Annan again gave the best exhibition among the representatives of Jardino's stable. Another pony, whose Gilpin's auction griffin, Sir Galahad, form is steadily improving, is Mr.
owner look command of him this turn- The pony went for a mile and who is also entered for the Derby. His
ing. covered the distance in 2.15 3-6, last quarter 31 2-0. This is quite a good per- formance, and if Sir Galahad goes on gaining in speed at the rule of the past fortnight, his chances are not to be qualified. The two Chiefs-Fijian and Mahratta-are doing well; the latter is despised in the events for which he is
spoken of as a likely candidate for the Challenge Cup. Mr. Soares showed good judgment in sending his Derby crack for a slow miles. The finish of the long. strider quite pleased his owner. last quarter, after a slow gallop, should reak Banjolini in the forefront of the Derby competitors. Crown: Aster did better than Jewel Aster to-day, and this goes to support the belief that Sir Paul will endeavour to win his Inurels with the Crown.
choqte concerned in the charge was one of two taken from the cheque book of The first cheque Mr. Chan Kaj Ming. was presented at the Chartered Bank
The Clyde shipbuilding returns for 1913 about the 13th December, but it was on the second cheque, presented on the 24th have now been made up and, as anti- December, that payment was made.
record. The total amounts to 767,000 was endorsed with a forged signature. A cipated, the figures exgate a now world's blank cheque was found in the possession of the defendant shortly before the cheque tons, which exceeds lest year's record total was presented. A conversation which they er 120.000 tons. The rissels launched fons and several battleships, witness was 119 of an defendant had with a man who would be included the Canard liner Aquitanig of eruisers and destroyers. Russel & Co. of called - as of the ship to eun-innocent character.
Evidence was then called. Mr. Chan Port Glasgow, launched the largest Kal Ming, said ho kept his cheque book amount of tonnage namely, 80,000 tons, a safo. The John Brown & Up.. Clydebank, come next under lock and key in
Fairheld Co, Govan, each turned out counter fuils of the cheques, missing from, with $3,300 tons. Jolm Brown and the
Watson.
the machinery exceeding 203,000 huric-power.. the cheque-book had also been removed.
Sir John H. Biles, in an article on Chartered Bank, said that thes signatures on the cheque was a forgery. The method adopted by the defendant showed that heLarge Steamers" in the special number was familiar with the system of the Bank, of Shipbuilding gad Shipping Record, or was assisted by someone who was away says that if harbours permitting vessels drawing 50ft of water could be con- of the procedure.
structed; ships could be built with more economical transport than the vessels of to-day,
If the displacement of the Lusitania were given on a form drawing 6ft, more water, the resistance would be considerably less, and the speed obtained The telegraphic report we published with the same machinery and coal would, week ago of the murder of a French in evésequence, be more. He doubts whe- Priest by the White Wolf brigands is ther, under existing conditions, it will be confirined. The N.-C. Daily News says worth whits to adopt such a length as
The telegram received by the French 1,000ft., and looks to the lightening of ent Bishop at Shanghai stated that Fatherstructural material and its more economi Rich had been murdered or January 20th cal distribution, as well as to the develop. at Tuchow, near Linanchow in Anhui,ent of the turbine and water-tube boiler, Father Rich was not stationed at Tuchow, New Year holidays to visit some of his but had taken advantage of the Ching colleagues there. With him were Fathers Allain and de la Taille, and evidently also Father Gibert,
first of Thu, 82, Curdignature is the first five such ships which are being built to replace the old Shire" ships which have been ranning under assumed name's since they were taken over by the Royal Mail S, P. Company, and they are all to be ideal time savers, like the Cardiganshire. I Built for carrying frozen, meals. the feature of the ship, which was launched at Belfast in December, is the insulated holds, which will make for the better reservation of the perishable goods when travelling from London to the Far Eastern and Pacific ports,
No records
have yet been broken in regard to the hardling of cargo, for, as the Chief Officer informed a Daily Press representative, the people at the ports are too conse:
She
The case was adjourned.
MURDER OF A FRENCH PRIEST.
WHITE WOLF," OUTRAGE
In the course of their depredations the White Wolf's men had found the mission, and Father Bich there and then met his death. At the same time Fathers Allain Father Gibert, who is an older man than and de la Taille were made prisoners, but any of the others, was able to get away. Whether he escaped in the resulting con fusion or was allowed by the brigands to get away has not transpired, but ho was able to reach a place of safety, whence by way of Anking he could despatch a telegram.
working expenses. for reducing the first cost and subsequent
THE TAI TAM TUK RESERVOIR.
A meeting of the Legislative Council is called for to-day.
The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., has given notice of the following questions:
sand other advantages-uro of the read-tive; we shall get a chanco sojne day.” ing and writing rooms, piano, hooks. When it is realised that the Cardigan periodicals, etc. and to ensure the useshire's holds are served by thirty-one and not abuse of these privileges, a com- derricks, one of which is capable of petent lady superintendent or matron is hoisting 40 tons, and another twenty tons, an absolute necessity. That is a moatter and that they work unceasingly when in that may well be relegated to the future port, the cargo Chief Officer need not for consideration, but the name which will despair. The net tonnage of the ship is
most widely understood as repre- 5.998, and gross tonnage 9,426
thuse advantages must scuting
accommodates 12,000 tons of cargo, dead decided on at once. Personally I have weight, which is about 19,000 tons ca no quarrel with Institute, knowing as I surement. The average speed is 137 kuota, do what lies behind the name; still, as two less than was achieved on trials: we are a cosmopolitan community, and, as length 515 ft., beam 62 ft. Among the the intention of the generous donors is fittings are several fumigating engines certainly the greatest good to the and refrigerating rooms, and one of the novelties is the installation in the wheel- greatest number," would it not be well, before deciding on a name, to consider house of a submarine signal telephone.
would Bover that
The sound of the anbmerged submarines ground? Would not "The Helenu May warning bell is picked up in the water, "The the officer in the wheel-house is 'phoned Residential Club for Women," or
3. Has any balf-yearly Father Rich, who has been murdered, Helena May Ladies' Residential Club,”
up from the deep, and due precautions be more descriptive of the aim of the are taken for avoiding these hidden was fifty-nine years of age. and had been institution As a substitute I would dangers. Nine hundred third-class passen-for many years in China.
At present no-information is available suggest with which is incorporated the gers can be carried, portable bunks being member of the Jesuit Mission.
on which to construct any opinion upon International Branches of the Y.W.C.A.placed under the bridge and poop decks,
the safety of the captivo priests. The and G.F.S."
ferocity of white Wolf's band is well- Though uneventful from the point of known, but whether it was a deliberate design to slay the missionaries or by a view of severe weather, the maiden voyage mistake that Father Rich was murdered, any of the Cardiganskire will be remembered must be left for time to solve. M. Kahn, for the dense for which prevailed French Consul-General, has telegraphed to every possible quarter for assistance, the huge vessel was crawling but some time may elapse before it can when
the Suez Canal Capt, arrive through Warner, R.N., who it will be re- membered formerly had charge of the
whether istitute
The former have already done good work in their own behalf in the Colony. There are many members of the latter who would be only too glad to help in possible way to establish a branch of the an integral part of the G.F.S.. as HALR.C
Lastly, there would certainly bo a great demand for admission to such a Club by ladies who, whilst travelling alone, are always glad to find some friendly hand hold out in welcome on arrival at a strange port, and for the possibility of securing suitable accommodation at a moderate cost.
ค
As regards site, I have often thought
"Pedder's Hill" would be that splendid position for a large block of self-contained residential flats of, say, que, two and thrée rooms. If so, why not as "Women's (or Ladies') Residential Of course I do not know if Club"? there is any possibility of that site being procurable, but it is central, stands fairly high, and would be economical both as regards chair and ricksha fares and time, which means much to some of us who needs must work to live,
AN ENGLISHWOMAN.
GENERAL NEWS.
The late Harry Fragson is reported to have left an estate valued at £80,000.
The first woman to loop the loop in the air is Miss Trehawke Davies, who was a passenger with Mr. Gustav Hlathel, at Hendon Aerodrome.
There is also accommodation for twelve first-class passengers,
monthshire, remarked that he had never previously experienced a fog at this pathway into the East. It might also be mentioned here that the shin passed through the Canal with the maximum' draft of 20 ft., the coaling at Port Said having been a most anxious operation. The Cardiganshire is the ideal cargo boat without being really ugly, and the family of five to which she will belong will un- doubtedly have a big, say in the trading to and from the East. By the way, the vessel brought a large cargo of English kiers and haddocks to Hongkong.
The ship is in charge of Capt. Warner, R.N.. the Chief Officer is Mr. A. Cocks, R.NR.; and the Chief Engineer, Mr. P. Eckford,
DR. A. P. WILDER.
Men'
NEW SURGERY.
He was a
AYTONISHING EESULTS CLAIMED.
The Central News says:-The excite- created among. doctors by the radium treatment-of-cancer will prob
to the medical ably be overshadowed at an early date by the communication profession of an astonishing operation now being performed at Guy's Hospital, which in the near future is bound to revolutionise the whole practice of opera- tive surgery.
.20 3-5
INTIMATIONS
SORE UNDER KNEE
CONSTANT ITCHING
Nearly Unbearable. Caused Great Pain. Always Running. Could Get Littic Sleep. Half a Tin of Cuticura Ointment Healed Sore,
3. Russell St, Hill, Yarn, Eng.-"I bad toon troubled with à 2010 uyler my knea which caused pio Kat main through 10x constant iching. The part affectest was the tesh just under my Ine ahmut eight inches long I began by n constant itching nearly unbearable, and was al- ways running, I could. ges Dulo Binup as it was always worse, whcemy body was wath as right. "I tried several remo- elea which utterly falled.
I happened to sea an advertisement one day about Cuticura Ointment and I thought I would try it. I used unty one itelf a tin of Cultura Oint- iment and that conplately healed the soro which I had been troubkil with for no less than eighteen months" (Signed) Fred
2,1012. Hadson, July 2, 1
Hold
Cuticura Soan and Cutleura Gistment não everywhere. No other emollients do so much for pimples, blackheads, red, rough sking, tebing, scaly scalps, dry, this and falling hair, chatt hands
hands and shapoless nalls, nor do it so drografcally. A campto ofcach with 32-p.Skin Book free from near-
est depot: P. Kewbery & Sons, 27, Ohurter- house fundan: I. Towns & Co., Sydney, N. H. W. Lennon, Ltd.. Cape Town: Mul. lor, Maclean & Co. Culeatte end Bombay: Potter D. & C. Corp., Boston, U. 8. A.
Treder-Bard men abound shave with Cuticura Sap Shaving Crlek. Sample free.
(96-2
After yesterday's training, the owners did unt sent out a large field of subscrip. then griffins; they may be expected to be MAPPIN&WEBB, exercised in large numbers at the week-
To-day's times are given below:-
OLD POVIES. Sweet William, time missed.
quarter 31.
President (Heard), m., 38 3-5, 1.16 1-5,
1.45; last quarter 31 4-5. Royal Rose, Hr., Just Him. in 3.00; last
LIMITED.
NEW CONSIGNMENTS
Conqueror Aster, 1m., 30 2-5, 1.14, 1.57, STERLING SILVER WARE.
2.29, 2.59; last quarter 30. Violini, T., last 14m., 39, 1.21, 2.01,
2.30-3-5, 3.081-5; last quarter 313-5. Dhubar Chief, im. last n., 33, 1.05 1-5,
1.38 2-5; last quarter 53 16. The Fickle Bird (Heard), m., 35, 1.08;
1.38; last quarter 30: Victorieso (late Donat Dhu), Im., 34 2-5,
1.079-5, 1.40; last quarter 322-5. Mahratta Chicf, im; last 4m., 35 4-5,
1.10, 1:42; last quarter 32. Triumph Aster, 3m 37, 1.13, 1.44; last
quarter 31.
1.-Has the excavation for the foundation of the main dum of the now Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir been commenced yet? If so, when was it begun, and how far has such excavation proceeded? 2.What is the contract date for the completion of that Reservoir? What is the contract penalty for delay in completion?
return of the work done on that Reservoir been furnished to members of Council, as promised by His Excellency Governor, at the meeting ei Council held on the 24th October, Polkalini, m., No36, 1.11.4-3, 1.49 1-5,
2.24 2-5, 2.56 2-5; last quarter 32.
1912 If not, why not?
the this
Fijian Chief, 1ĝin., lage im, 3, 1.08; 1.42,
2.13; last quarter at.
DERBY GRIFFINS. Roman Chief, m., 35, 1.09 1-5, 144,
2.10 last quarter 323,
4.With reference to the following stateAnnan (Heard) and Dumfries, m., 37,
1.10. 1.40; last quarter 30. ment of the Director of Tablic Works inado Council-
the said meeting of Borsco and Nigerian Chief, A., 14, 1.07,
"I trust that within two years from the present time the work will have reached such a stage us to enable us to derire some benofit from it in the way of an increased supply of water
does the loucurable Member desire now to qualify that statement, and, if so, to what extent and for what reason?
5.-Has the village in the prospective bed of the said Heservoir been removed? If so, when If not, why not? When will it be moved?
the additional service reservoir and filter-beds at West Point, when is it anticipated that the construction of these works, for which $150.000 has heen- provided in the estimates for 19011, will be commenced?
6. With reference to
WRECK OF THE KENKON MARU."
PRINCE'S
PLATE
(GUARANTEED FOR 30 YEARS)
CUTLERY.
From the
SOLE AGENTS:
1.41 2-5, 2.14 1-5; last quarter 2 4-5 CHS. J. GAUPP
Borneo Chief was beaten.
Sir Galahad (Knall), 1m., 36, 110,
1.44 1-5, 2.15 3-5; last quarter 31 2-5. Britannias Dahlia, m., last 14m., 34,
-1.00, 1.45, 221, 2.33; last quarter 38.
Time for the full distance 3:32. Lockerbie (Heard) and Mogat, im 35.-
1.08 -5, 1.09 -5; last quarter 31. Mr. Heard's mount was beaten. Saxon Chief, m, 40, 1.20 4-6, 201, 2.37 4-5, 5.07 4-5; last quarter 30.
1.14, Banjolini, m., last m., 38,
1.43 1-5; last quarter 9.1-5. Crown Aster. m., 71-5, 1.13 1-5, 1.48 2-5, 2.259-6, 3.01, 3.52; last quarter 31,
Jewel Astor, fm., 38, 1.14, 151 3-5, 2.29, 3.06, 3.379-5; last quarter 37 2-5.
AUCTION GRIFFLXS.
Albanian Chief and the sub. Mexican Chief, m., Jast in., 383-5, 1.09. The sub, finished first. China Aster, 1, 363-5, Lil 3-5, 1.50; 2.2596, 2.55 3-5; last quarter 30. Machrihanish (Heard) galloped with the subs. Crowartz, Mearns, and the Mouse, Jin., 34, 1.08, 1.42 1-5; last quarter 341-5. The quartetts finished in the following order-Mearns, and Mouse Machrihanish, The Cromarta.
Pegasus,
1.46,
The operation so far has been applied to cases of certain forms of taberculosis, and so successful has it proved that it
Java papers describe the wreck of the has now been accepted at Guy's as the Japanese steamer Kenken Mara (former evirect treatment for this disease.
The principle of the treatment, they the lenes), which took place on the Central Neus was informed by au emin 9th ult. The vessel, from Osaka, left ent surgeon, is the removal of the cause Semarang on the sth for Labuan (British of the disease. For long it has been North Borneo). On the 9th, to the north recognised that the excessive multiplica of Japara, she struck a reef near one of FAREWELL RECEPTION AT SHANGHAL
tion of noxions bacteria in the larger the Karimon Diawa Islands, and became intestine and the inability of the body to total wreck. The crew, 46 in all, put off in boats and made for the coast of The many friends of Dr. Anos P.
the predisposing Wilder, Consul-General for the United liminate them was States at Shanghai, and previously at cause of many diseases. The Matchnikoff Java. Two boats containing 32 men, Hongkong who leaves for home in the sour milk treatment, which purported including the captain, reached Joann, afterwards turned up at Sourabaya. The course of a few days, met in the banquet to purify this organ, was based on this the remaining boat containing 14 men ing hall of the Palace Hotel last week view..
A certain school of surgery has taught event was an unusual one for Joana, which was enjoying its Sunday rest for the purpose of bidding him farewell. The reception was under the auspices of for a considerable time that if the large the American Woman's Club and the intestine could be safely removed the The man on the look cat reported that American University Club, and the result would be a tendency to healthy two bouts filled with men could be made A motor boat was immediately popularity of Dr. Wilder among all longevity in the individual; but they out on the horizon coming in their diree
were deterred from the obvious operation|tion. classes of the community says the A.-C. Daily News, was evidenced by the large by a knowledge of other functions per sent out to render assistance. The boats The had Kenton Maru painted on them and gathering Americans naturally formed formed by this part of the body. Captain Lawrence E.. G. Oates abo the majority, but there were many repre- main function of the large intestine is were filled with Japanese The captain. died in such tragic circumstances March 17th, 1012, in the South Pointees of other nationalities present, the absorption of water and at Guy's related that his vessel was driven on the a good number of Chinese. The Hospital was conceived the idea that if rocks by heavy sons. The pumps were régions, lett estate valued at £28,528.
a small portion of the intestine were left inadequate to cope with the inrush of Monarch Dahlia, Lim, 30, 1.12, 1.50, 2.27,
could carry on all the necessary water and as it was not possible to processes till the smaller intestine and the stomach were able to adapt themselves aurain on the ship they decided to leave to the altered conditions.
A proposal for a tunnel under the Mersey, from Liverpool to the Cheshire side, costing £3,000,000, has aroused much interest, in that city.
It is announced that the maximum draught of water authorized in the Suez Canal has been increased by ift. to 201t. The last increase in depth was on January 1st, 1908.
lady members of the two Clubs and their friends also attended in large numbers, and for nearly two hours Dr. Wilder was busily occupied in saying his good. Ives" and receiving the hearty wishes of his friends.
resource of treatment. represent, the
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB. The following will H.K.C.C. in the League against Kowloon C.C. at Kowloon on Saturday, th February, play to commence at 2 p.m.: R. Hancock (Captain), A. A. Claxton, P. H. Cobb, M. M. Maas, D. E. Donnelly, A. C. E. Elborough, R. Kennedy, S. S. Moore, T. E. Pearce, R. P Tharsfield. and R. D. L Wodehouse.
JAPANESE RELIEF FUND.. The Japanese Relief Fund Committee acknowledge with thanks the following further contributions:
Previously announced Messrs. De Sousa & Co. Mr. Ho Kem Tong Mrs. Basil Taylor
$763
100
30
15
Total on the 4th
$930
her. The whole crew, consisting of 46- Accordingly, a child who appeared to men, were then told off into three life be in the final stages of what was believed boats and each boat went its own feag.
of them to be an incurable form of tubercular Helped by a strong current from the were fortunate joint disease was operated on as a last east two
The lower in- enough to reach Joana, whist the third removed, and the portion left was able to take all their belongings with. them. It was no small matter in Jouna testine, with the exception of nine inches, arrived in Sourabaya. The crew were joined to the smaller intestine.
The result was astonishing. In a week's to find immediate accommodation for time the internal organs had resumed all men, but a Chinaman was found who. their normal functions, and a marked im on being given sufficient guarantee for provement had taken place in the tubercu-payment, placed two vacant houses at. lous condition, and in a few weeks the their disposal. They left next day for patient was apparently in perfect health. Semarang.
Was
SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS.
1m., 30 1-5, 1.13 4-5, 2.21 4-5; last quarter 33 4-5 .. 1.11 4-5, 1.56, 2.27 2-5; last quarter 81 2-5. Candy Kid (Knoll), 1m., last im, 403-5,
1.52 3-5,- 3.04 3-5, 3.394; last quarter 3.5. Ole Hop, 1m,,-,
1.44 3-5, 2.19 3-5; last quarter 35. Goodo Hop, m. last L.. 35, 1.10,
1.47 2-5, 2-91; last quarter 33. Squirrel and Magnie, m., 36, 1122-5,
14m., 27, -, 1.49 4-5,-, 3.0, 3.44; Winsome Dahlia and Radiance Dablis, last quarter 35. Winsome was first. 1.10 1-3 last quarter -5. Innovation Dahlia, 1., last fr., 35 3-5,
2.58; last quarter 31.
140; last quarter 229-3. 1.53 2-5, 2.25 35 last quarter 35. Cheriton, 11m., last. 403, 1.47,
Killy when (Beard), m., 33 2-5, 1.07 3-5,
B.
& CO.,
-ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,
CHATER ROAD
CALDBECK,
MACGREGOR&C.
(ESTABLISHED 1864).
JUNORA
THE
WINE
JUNORA
OF
سم الولي بوده است.
HEALTH
A TONIC WINE, "PICK-ME-UP," We are glad to hear: says Church Notes, issued in connection with St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, that the Church LIQUEUE AND COCKTAIL, EMBODIED
IN ONE BOTTLE. Missionary Society has received anonymous donation of £1,000 for St.
Hongkong University. Jehn's Hostel in connection with the
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