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UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG.
MATRICULATION, SENIOR AND Junion Local
EXAMINATIONS.
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the MATRICULATION, SENIOR and LOCAL EXAMINATIONS will be held on the following Dates:
8
JULY 1337, 1915. Arzugements will be made to hold the Examinations st
where any towa suficient number of candidaten offar themzaĪves. Candidates must sood in their Names to the Registrar, with the fee, not later than June 1st, 1916.
Examination Fee $10 (Hongkong Currency). Forms of Entry and all particulare may be obtatained on application to the REGISTRAR, UNIVERSITY, HONGKONG.
Two KING EDWARD VIL SCHOLARSHIPS Of 140 a year cach, fortite years, will be awarded on the results of the MATRICULATION Examination. These Echolarships ero tenable by British subjects only who must to undo the age of 21 on be 1st July. A Candidate who wishes to compete must, on or before the first day of the Examination, deliver to the Registrer proof that he is a British subject:
One Schul rship will bo tenable in the Faculty of Arts, the other in any Faculty, Hongkong, 5th May, 1016..
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THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO.,
LIMITED
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NOCENTY-SIXTH ORDINARY
GENERAL MEETING & the SHARE HOLDERS will be hold at the Company's Ofoes, St. George's Buildings, on SATUR- DAY, the 22nd May, 1016, at 12 o'clock Noos, for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts to 28th February, 1915, and electing Directors and Auditora.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th May to the 22nd May, 1915, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
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TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 28th April, to the 10th May. 3915, both days inclusive.
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The Bishop of Victoria and family have removed to "The Eyrio," , The Peak
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making his representations to the Ad miralty on the excessive delays in docking and refitting destroyers in the Clyde. and Tyne Bhipyards the subject was Shipbuilding Employers Federation who on March 20th, sont an influential deput ation to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Bootland- to urge that, in order to meet the national requirements and the urgent novessities of the position, thero should be WATER a total prohibition during the period of the war of the sale of excisable liquor. MANUFACTURERS It was represented by the deputation that
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doncy of the third Labour Congress.
DEATH OF A BOATMAN.
A CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER.
LOCAL SPORT.
HONGKONG TENNIS
TOURNAMENT.
THE POSITIONS TO DATE.
With the exception of the fact that both Kent and Ford are not figuring in the finals, the tennis tournament of the Hongkong 0.C., which has now reached its closing stages, has provided no surprises. The positions up-to-date are i as follow:-
In the Championship Singles Green) as was generally anticipated, kas reached the final with comparative ease, aut to-day at 5 p.m. ho will most Ng Sze Kwong, the University player, who, by means of some clever and strenuous tennis, has qualified to mect Green.
mere restriction of hours or even total prohibition within certain war-work areas was not sufficient, as certain classes would be entirely unaffected, and it was felt by the deputation that total prohibition
The case in which two boatmen of Opinion as to the Gnal result is, quito should apply as an emergency war mea Stanley are charged with manslaughter naturally, very much in favour of sure not only to public houses but to in connection with the death of wacther Green, but the Kowloon player will find
the result of privato clube and other licensed premises buatman, who died as
Ng Sze Kwong an opponent who will so as to operate equally for all classes of wounds caused by heavy stones, again play hard right to the end. One of the the community. Mr. LLOYD GEORGE, in came before the Chief Justice and a jury foutures of Green's play is that he never the seems to tire in the hottest of encounters.
his reply to the Deputation, said beat the Criminal Sessions, yesterday. almost wished it were possible oven to Replying to Mr. Jenkin, for cast doubt upon statements which were defence, Bergt. Grimmett said he under- The same may be said of his opponent of so starting and so alarming, but he was stood that the whole of the villagers sub-to-day. In his semi-final game with Low, about, and there were many periods call- quite satisfied, not only from what they scribed towards the fees of the prosecut-Ng Bee Kwong had plenty of running had told him but from facts within his ing solicitor at The Magisterial proceeding for physical fitness, yet whereas Low own knowledge, that what the deputation inge, and that two of the witnesses who frequently showed signs of exhaustion Ng had told him “simply represented the had been called on behalf of the Crown Se Kwong was always a picture of truth." SPLITS.
The Deputation who waited on had also subscribed.
Ong smiling freshness and confidence. the Chancellor approached the subject
doubts his ability to defeat Green, but the from the point of view of men who had
thak writer disagrees with those who say but one end and aim in view-to help
Ng Sze Kwong will not win a single game, Green, though playing at the top- of his form, will have to go all-out to
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His lordship-If they are telling the truth they are quite justified
case
win.
Mr. Jenkin Yes, but there are two the country successfully through its ways of looking at it, my lord. troubles There were no teetotalers in addressing the jury Mr. Jenkin amongst them, and, as the Chancellor said that if over there was a said, their appeal carried the grouter in which the evidence, if it could be
Green; owing 30, has also reached the weight on that account. We are fight believed, more distinctly pointed to the ing Germany, Austria and Drink," he more serious offence, it would be very semi-final stage in "A" Class of the said, "and as far as I can see the matast difficult to find it. If they believed the Handicap Singles, and is due to meet of these three deadly foes is Drink" evidence of the two other boatmen Bovet (rec. 3/6). Green will be favoured The CHANCELLOR went on
and the jury would be asked to believe for the final. The other semi-finalists in "Success in the war is now purely a ques them, because if they did not then there this class are Crook (rec. 35/1) and Hail tion of munitions. I say that, not on
was absolutely no onse against the two (rec. 5/6). Both games will be decided my own authority, but on the authority men charged-then the men attacked the before the end of the week. of our great General, Bir Jou FRENCH decensed for absolutely no sane
In the "B" Class of the same contest He has made it quite clear what his con- There was no evidence at all of any pro Dr. Kech (res. 15/3) moets Viveash (owo riction is on the subject. I think
can vocation. Upon the evidence which ad 2/6) in the final on a date which has not venture to say that that is also the be given on behalf of the Crown they yet been fixed. conviction of the Secretary of State for were bound to be in a state of doubt, and War, and it is the conviction of all if they were in a state of doubt then the those who know anything about the
prisoners must not suffer.
(280 A.S. WATSON & CO.. military problem that in order to enable
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY Co., LaD,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, Hongkong, 1st April, 1815.
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the NOLONIAL (Hongkong) REGISTER of the Company will be Closed from SATUR- DAY, 1st May, 1915, until SATURDAY, 20th May, 1915, both days inslag ve
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. Agents. Hongkong, 26th April, 1916.
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PPLICATION has been made to the Gouers! Managers to issue to CHOT YAU Kos duplicate Certificate for 10 Shares by in the above Company upon the statement that the Original Certificate
No. 3050/305910 Shares HAS BEEN LOST.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that if within 30 days from date hereof no claim or representation in respect of such Original Certificate is made to the General Managers they will proceed to deal with such application for a duplicate.
JALDINE, MATHESON &Co., Laba
General Managers... Hongkong, 26th April, 1915. (545
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Madame Gains, oke,
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183 Hongkong, Ini March, 1915.
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ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, VERY
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SECRETARY, A. B. WADEON & Co., Iero, Hongkong, 23rd October, 1914.
LIMITED.
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MARRIAGE.
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reason.
After hearing additional evidence the caar was adjourned until to-day.
ARCHITECT AND CONTRACTOR.
The
The semi-finalists in the Handicap Doubles are Cary and Faichnic (owe 4/6) versus the brothers Hancock (owe 30), and Nesbit and Phelips (owe 30) versus Woodcock and Lindsay Woods (reo. 15). General anticipations are that the finalists will be the brothers Hancock against Nesbit and Phelips. In any case, the final game should be a most exciting affair.
The defeat of Miss Long and Green in the Mixed Doubles by Mrs. Winslow and Nesbit, who owed 30/1, surprised many. Wilkinson and Maas (ree. 2/6) have reached the semi-final.
us to win all we require is an increase, and an enormous increase, in the shells, rifles, and all the other munitions and equipment which are necessary to carry- through a great war." That being se KRAUGS.-On April 23rd, at Kabo, the and it being proved that excessive
wife of EDWARD LEO KRAUSE, of a sa drinking by men employed in these CLAIM IN THE SUMMARY COURT,
Faichnic and Hattersly Smith have operations is, or was, geriously interfering. La the Summary Court yesterday, reached the final of the Professional ANDERSON-LAMOND.-On April 28th, at
Yokohama, GAVIN RODGER ANDERSON, with that output, the Government's duty before Mr. Hazeland, Puise Judge, Pairs, and they will have to meet either of the Chartered Bank of India, is plain. We have no knowledge tha John Lemm, architect, of 64, Queen's Nesbit and Phelips or the brothers Han- Australia and China, to MURIEL. youngest daughter of the late Janes the labour situation has materially Road Central, sued Ka Rím Din, contrac- cock. Here again the final will provide BAXTER LAMOND, and Mrs. LABOND, of changed for the better since the evil first tor of 132, Portland Street, Yaamatia keen contest, for all and skilled players. Shanghai.
formed a subject of public discussion. The claim was for the sum of $1,170.75, Home zone Orics:10, Das Vœux Roan C. But the Government has naturally hesi being the balance due for Ices for work LONDON Orion: 181, FLAT STRIFT, E.C.tated to go to the extreme length of dore at the request of the defendant, and
prohibition. By increasing the duties, and for a theodolite sold and delivered.. thus enhancing the retail price of beer, sum of 8170.75 was waived for purposes wings and spirits, and by obtaining of jurisdiction. complete epatrol over certain areas and being enabled to close any public-hour which is consideret to be injurious, or to suspend the sale of spirits and heavy beers in those districts, the Government hopes to be able to meet the situation nga proposals which the Imperial ensure the great object in view- Government has laid before Parliament ultimate victory, but victory scor and for the restriction of drinking facilities without unnecessary loss of life.** appear to have been criticised in certain Government has recognised that before quarters as two drastic, and we presume interfering so severely with the individual
is necessary that they should be supported. that the publication of the White Paper liberties of all sections of the people, it making known to the world the "great by the general sentiment of the entire uneasiness" felt by Admiral Sir JoN nation: hence the publicity given 10 (R.P.), plaintiff said he at first asked
The Daily Press.
THE
HONGKONG, MAY 5TH, 1915,
"THE GREATEST FOE."
on the Clyde and the Tyne, and the
the
Government's
DOS
The
Mr. J. H. Gardiner was for plaintiff, and Mr. Leo d'Almada e Castro repre- scnted defendant..
CLUB.
YACHT
TRE ? OENONE CUP.”
There will be a race for Cruisers of the
The remaining outstanding game was played off last evening when, after a most interesting contest, Mrs. Moxon and Han-. In the witness-box plaintiff caid all the cock (owe 30), defeated Mrs, and Mr. amount sued for was owing, and defen- Hewitt (scratch), 6—~7; 6—1, 6-2
Mrs. Moxon and Hancock therefore dant promised to pay several times when
will
Wilkinson and the account was rendered.
opposo Miss Cress-examined by Mr. Castro plaintiff Maas in the semi-final. The final contest said the 8250 item for fees was agreed to in this class should equal the others in verbally. He never agreed to make some point of excllence.
Some of ROYAL HONGKONG of the plans free of charge.
defendant $2,300 on one item alone. As them had to be amended and he had raved
to the sale of Kowloon inland lot. 573
JELLICO, regarding the labour station the circumstances which have prompted said he had a purchaser at $2 foot. He above Club on Saturday next, the 8th inst.,
-$2.20 a fost, but subsequently defendant
proposals--circum- results of investigations made as lo stances of which the need (Plaintiff) agreed to accept this on condi- for the "Denone Cup" kindly presentti the cause of the half-hearted work ought to be heartily ashamed. It can
tica thas no brokerage was paid, but it by the Hon. Mr. Claud 'Severn, and. Mr. ing" of which Admiral JELLICOE, com hardly be doubted that this publicity sell on the following terms, $9,220 to bacross an imaginary line between Murray
was eventually agreed by plaintiff to Dick Melbourne, starting at 1.45 p.m. plains, is primarily intended to con will ensure
from all trus patriots vince the nation that drastic measures in
the support desired, and with the the purchase price; defendant to have Pier and a Stake Beat (flagged) inovred this connection are urgently demanded in lead given to the nation in the matter commission on completion of purchase at in-the-stream; preparatory gun æ—1.40 the interests of the Flect, no less than by His Majesty the KING, as well as hy the rate of 10 cents per square foot if p.nr
defendant's client built within threa in the interests of the Army of whose LORD KITCHENEE and many other states mouths and gave plaintiff the archite
Course:-Lyemun Beacon (Starboard); requirements in the form of "ever
men who bear the heavy responsibility of tural work; at defendant's client gav Kowloon Rock (Port); Channel Rocks increasing supplies of munitions we guiding the nation in this time of crisis, the
archi.cctural work to another (Starboard); Cust Rock Beacon (Port); DISHOP'S LODGE BOUTH," No. 11, have heard so much. While the output it is impossible to think that there will be architect his commission to be fivo couts Meyer's Ease Buoy (Port) finishing "B. Prax, Unfurnished, 5-Rooms of munitions has been inovasing month E DES VIEUX,
per square foot. Defendant's client did across the official starting line off the any need to resort to measures for meet not complete the purchase, and the man Club Hone at North Point from. West No. 1. CAMERON VILLAS, No. 61, THE bntonth at a prodigions rate, the ing the situation more drastic than who eventually purchased it was not his to as
client. Defendant, plaintiff alleged, mis Time Limit 5.30 pm, four starters or need exists for effort on an enormously the remedies the Government have represented to him that Sir Chen Leag no race. greater scale still, now that tho
The handicap will be circulated to boat. Tung was going to purchase the land and time bus.come for more sustained attacks.
build a 40,000 villa on it. The deposit by the Allies, entailing an expendi
money was paid, and on this plaintiff owners and posted on the notice board paid defendant one half of the five cents in the Hongkong Club on the 6th instant. ture of munitions on 27 scale unprec:- A mail for Europe via Siberia closes commission Defendant gave a receipt dented even in the present, war. The to-morrow at 11 2.m.
agreeing to return the commission if the salo to his client was not completed. The CANADIAN EXPLORERS LOST. capacity for the greater effort exist, but
IN THE ARCTIC. man who eventually sold the land would Mr. LLOYD Gronce has affirmed that the
A Japanese contemporary, says it has be called to say that defendant was
In the House of Commons at Oltawa time lost by drinking is equivalent to the been decided that the Coronation of the not his broker in the transaction. The
amount of commission wrongly paid to recently Mr. Hazen, Minister of Marine, urgent advice tendered by the Government November 10th, at services of 150,000 men. In view of the Emperor of Japan shall take place on defendant and now due from him was expressed the opinion that Mr. Stefans- 10 am, and the 16 The balance of the commission, son, the Canadian explorer, had been lost from many influential quarters that the Taishosi ceremony on November 15th.
$415, was credited to defendant's account, with his two companions. It was non- labour situation is unsatisfactory because
The Spanish Procuration were the pur sible, but not very probable, he said, that The Hoa. Treasurer of the Alice chasers of the property, they being the they might be found alive. The Govern of the addiction of a large section of the workmen to drink, and that the only Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals begs Domines of Un Kam Wah, with whom ment were doing everything of a practic able nature to find the missing men, and plaintiff treated.
The bearing was subsequently adjoure three steamers now in the Arctic would remedy is prohibition of the sale of to acknowledge with thanks the following. oxcisable liquors, the Government could donation to the funds of the hospitals, ed intil the 17th inst, for the production set out to the rescue of the expedition as
of further evidence.
soon as the ice breaks up in the spring. not well do less in that direction than they Ng Tang Kai
Business as set forth in the Notice posted in the Hall of the Club,
By Order,
Secretary.
Hongkong. 29th April, 1915.
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THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA- TION CO., LTD. TNTIL farther Notice MR. EDGAR BRUCE SHEPHERD bas boon appointed ACTING SECRETARY.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
MOWBRAY 8 NORTHCOTE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 29th April, 1015.
NOTICE.
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Hongkong, 16th February, 1915.
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3rd Floor, Aleandmy Buildings, Hongkong, 4th May, 1915,
already proposed to Parliament.
$10