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SWATOW NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]
SWATOW, December 8th: ATTEMPT ON PERK ETIENNE It is reported that the actual man who fired the that which wounded Pére Eteinne
· has been apprchended, an 1 so severe y three other accomplices. Their surname is Lin. Clue to his identity was found 18 the divovery of part of the stolen baggage. We may rest seifident that he will pay the penalty of his wicked deed His village has been ransicked and plaged by the soldiers. We must give credit to the Kit yang magistrate for his gence. Pére Etienne is not yet quite "out of the wood." During his stay at Swatow he had the best of treatment under most kilful doctors Everything was done for him that could bo doro. 'He has now gone to Hengken,, and we hope that he will son be complete ly restored to health.
OPIUM CRAZE.
CRICKET
KOWLOON Bv. UNIVERSITY.
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.
their cours VADERS BE LIKUT,-COL, A. OHAPHAN, V.D,
Mesars, Vernon & Smyth, weekly share report dated the 10th December state-
The local market, apart from tho sudden demand for Shipping shares (Indos and Douglas) has ruled quiet with
The following will represent Kowloon "B" against University C.C. on Tow loon Ground at 2.10 p.m., lo-day: Dr. C Famyth, J. P. Robinson, Major JA. Robertson, A. A. Claxton, J. V. Bragi, D. J. MacKenzie, S. E. Green, P. W. A. Wil kie, H. Overy, K. McLennan, and A Wa E. Davidson.
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
H.K.F.C. THE NAVY.
moderate demand for inatment account, and a tendency on the part of. speculators to buy for forward delivery at the equivalent of surrent quitations.
Standard Tin closes at £165 for cash and plantation Rubber at 3/6 for spot The following will represent the Club in delivery with a very sensative and the above game to-day: J. Rodger, J. Auctuating market at the olds. Bar Stalker, F. W. Black; M. L. Railton, J. Silver is to-day wired from Ledon at are, on London 1/1, T.T. Shanghai Stewart, TR Chassels; G. A. Robinson, 20d, and the closing rates of Exchange P. Tod, J. Waker, H. E. McTavish, an74, T.T. and Singapore 82 T. The W. V. Pennell.
Kick off 4 p.m.
KOWLOON DOCK JUNIORS # CONFUCIANS.
The following will represent the Kow loon Dock Juniors in a League match the Club against the Confucians on Ground at 2.30 pm sharp--S. Moor den, G. Gest, and W. Morgan; Van Lang, A Logan, and F. Roas; C. Hodley, D. Purves, W. Ogley, J. Smith, and F Clemo (capt.) ist. Reserve:-L. Purves
SHANGHAI GOLF CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP,
DR. MURRAY WINS ON THE
LAST GREEN..
The opium craze has by no means died out amongst the farmers In three con tiguous countries they have actually planted the forbidden weed, The Mag s trote: in all three countles have been relentless in the'r determination to pré- vent it, and as far as I on gather they have been sccessful. They have seized quite a number of the triagressors, and are very enacting in their punishment. In the country of Tapu, further north, in ad- dition to the stringency of the magistrata
The championship of the Slanghai the farmers are warned of imminent visits Golf Club was decided on December 5th From English investigator! There is no at the Kiangwan course when Dr. J. E
Woo 4 most interesting and saying what should happen if their eyes Murray alighted on a poppy field! It is rather closely fought match by one up from Murray was mean the natives or authorities to father Capt. E. I. M. Barrett. the anti-opium crusade on the English. If three up going out, and though he was the authorities see no moral issues in even at the first hole his score was forty- volved, why traduce the ame of England one at the ninth, against which Barrett had forty-six, Coming home Barrett's or why not let the native have his way t
card was forty with Murray at forty AS PIRATES BUSI
two, despite which the latter had in Revently, when one of the Magistrate creased his lead to four up. In the after was on his way by boat to Mienfu-the noon Murray, starting well, increased his centre of most of the recent troubles lead to seven up, taking the first three boat Inden with pirates altached his boat. holes straight off. Barrett, with some They were trapped. The Magistrate's sol-excellent driving, and considerably im diers with triggers cooked, lay low until proved green work, then pulled away all they were quite near, then suddenly fired. the lead his opponent had gained and, killing four. The others escaped Our from the seventh hole onwards, began a whole neighbourhood is more lawless than tussle which ended in the final narrow it has been for many years. The old bri-victory by Murray, gadier Wu, now dead, is blansed for most of it Robbers are now fairly well arm d and are more numerous then the soldiers sent to attack them. The chief difficulty, however, in pacifying the place is in the fact that the soldiers employed are os ba? as the robbers. They are absolutely insin- core. They are easily bribed and are said to turn robbers when the situation suits them.
THE "SPORT'S (LUB."
The various Schools Sports Club" have had their first duze The Angl Chinese College was easily first in carrying off the prizea. Chaochowtoo schools are greatly chagrined at bing beaten, and even tonk the "huft" and left the games with banners flying, chaging the umpires with unfairness. Of course they rendered themselves ridiculous in the extreme. Le us hope that, like sportsmen, they will take to heart their humiliation and prac tica more and endeavour to come out top nest time. They have a good a chance as any of the other schools, and better, being
The score were as follows:-
Out:--
Barrett Murray
MORNING.
Banks' buying rate on Shanghai for 3ds. bills now stands at 76).
BANES.-Hongkong and Shanghris have sold at $800, and more shares can be procured at this rate,
MARINE INSURANCES-Unions have beetr placed at 8000 and 2010, and at the latter rate more shares are now th offer Cantons have been the medium of busi- ness at $425 and at which ploc they d'ose with a nominal quotation North Chinns have been a quiet mark at Tls. 175, and Yangtszes are in demand at the improved rate of 8280 at exchange 73 with no shares on offer.
BJI
FIRE INSURANCES-Chinas have been sold at $150 and now close with buyers at $1514 Hongkengs remain on offer a $415, with no business to report
SHIPPING.Donglates have been. active market at rates varying between 285 and 294 for cash and settlement delivery, and now close with probable Indo-Chinas have also bayers at $93. considerably improved during de period under review and been placed at various rates between 8144 and $154, with buyers now in evidence at $154. Steamboats have been sold at $20, and dose with buyers at $194, with no share on offer. Star Ferries have been a quis market with
nominal quotation of $1. Oits-Shells have been sold locally at 857, and Langkats have
& nominal quotation of Tls. 36 Ural Caspians have eased slightly, and shares are btainable at 377-.
JOINED:
1. Privato H. Pasco, joined the Corps
on 9th December, 1935, allotted Corps No, 1,948 and posted to Sigualli ig Section.
PARADEDA Pacades for Saturday, 13th instant.
7,80 am.Members of Signalling So:- tion and other units as detailed jä Signaling Section Order dated: 8th December, 1915 Morso fing and Heliograph practice at Headquarters. 2.30 p.m.-Musketry at King's Park Rango, az detiled in Corps Order No. 3 dated 6th December, 1915. Remain der. Nil.
BUT MEDICAL ATTENDANCE,
3-Reference Corps Order No. 2 dasog.
9th December, 1915, Volunteers fail ing to notify the Hospital Authorities on admission to Hospital, as instruct od, will be required to pay their ow exporses,
"MANNING OF POSTS.
4.-The Right Section M.; Co. will mil their mobilisation Post on Monday
13th st., at p.m.
FIELD OPERATIONS ON 12TH INSTANT. 5.--Units taking part will parade us
follows:-
9.00 am-Right Section M.G..Co.
Headquarters.
9:15am-Nos. 1 and 2 Sections arty Batty, and Civil Service Company Kennedy's Stables, Causeway Bay.. 9.45 a.m.-Left Section M.G. Co.
Cricket Ground,
Dress Khaki dril jackets and shor's and putties to be worn. Rides, bell's and sidearms, four pouches, water, bottles (led) and haversucks to he carriel,
Right and Left Sections M.G. Co. will wear cops, The remainder will wer helmets, Food to be taken in haver
acks
DETALL
6. Cum Club Hill, Kowloon,
Un duty until morning of 13th inst.
H.I.V.B.
P. of W. Carop, Kowloon
Ou duly until moming of 18th insu
H.K.V.R.
G. E. Stewart, Capt.,
Adjutant, H.K.V.0.
MINING. Kailans remain unchanged with a nominal quotation at 30/- and Raube are on offer at 83. Tnobs are HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVES. inquired for at 20, with no sharea on offer at the rate,
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ORDERS BY MAJOR. WAKELIAN, 0.0, H.K.VA.
HONGKONG, December 10th. Prisoners of War Camp Guard and Gun' Club Hill Dotachment...
The H.K.V.C. will relieve the HK.VR. on Monday the 13th instant.
SEXT FOR DUTY. PRISONERS OF WAR CAMP.
REFINERIES-China Sugars after sales at 8125 and $120, close with buyers at the last figure, with no sells in ovi- dence. Luzons have been a quit market,
romino! and have a
qucation of 8361. ...... 5, 7, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 4-43-
DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOW.-Hong- 7, 4, 5, 3, 5, 3, 6, 1, 3-4 kong and Whampoa Docks have beczy Home:-
placed at 883 and 984, and close with Barrett. 4, 4, 3, 6, 5, 4, 5, 4, 540 buyers at 8834 without leading to busi- Murray 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 4, 5, 3, fness. Howloon wharves have been sold at 977, and are now wanted at $77), with no sellers in evidence at the rate. In the North, New Engineers baw improved to a buying rate at Tls.-9. ad Shang- hat Docks have a nominal gutation of Tla. 003 Shanghai and Hongow Whar ☎, 4, 4, 4, 8, 3, 4, 1, 0veg are quoted at Tis. 98, nounal. Tuesday, 21st inst. Secs. 9 and 4 of B Co
Out:-
Home:
Barrett Murray
Barrett Murray
AFTERNOON.
5, 6, 5, 4, 5, 2, 44, 439 4, 4, 4, 7, 7, 3, 4, 5, 4-2 4, 4, 4, 5, 7, 3, 4, 3, 640
WAR HOSPITAL SUPPLIES. PROPOSAL TO START A HONGKONG
BRANCH.
It is proposed to start a Hongkon't Branch of the War Hospital Supplies Association for making up and supplying general hospital requisites for the use of British and Alled Hospitale at home and at the front.
of 845.
Monday, 20th inst. Seos 1 and 2 of A. Co Tuesday, 21st inst. Saes, 1 and 2 of B Ca Wednesday, 22nd inst. Secs. 1 of C Co, Thursday, 23rd inst. Sets 3 and 4 of A Co. Friday, 24th inst. Secs 3 and 4 of B Co Saturday, 20th inst. Sec. 2, 3 and 4 of C (o..
QUN CLUB HILL."
Monday, 29th inst. Secs 3 and 4 of A Co, Wed, 22nd inst. Secs. 1, 3 and 4 of 000. Thursday, 23rd inst. Ses. 1 and 2 of A Co. Friday, 24th iust. Becs. I ad 2 of B Co. Saturday, 25ta inst. Becs, 1 of C Co.
KUSKETAY.
St
LANDE, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- Long Lands have been a quiet market with a nominal quotation of $103), and Hongkong Hotels have been placed at $109, Central Estates are offer at $103, and Humphreys are wanted at 88,All members of “A¦ “B” and “"
West Points with no shares on offer. have buyers at 870) and Kowon Lands Companies who have cer fired Part 1
ith a nomina are unchanged with a nominal quotation (Trained Men) Musketry Course
attend at King's Park Range on Wednesday COTTON MILLS-The market in Shang- the 15th inst. at 2.15 pm, ` hat has again ruled dull, and the follow- Lady May has kindly consented to acting rates are according to sur latest A certain rich money lender in Swatawas President, and the following ladies as advices, viz., Eweg Tls. 10 nominal, Internationals The 75 nominal, Laon Kung Mows Tls 78 nominal, Sov Chees has been "making hay while the sun patronesses:-Mrs. Lander, Lady Rees shines," to the consterntion of the me Davies, Mrs. Anstruther, Lady Chater, Tls 46 nominal, Yangtzepes Tle. 6 cheats. Seeing that interest was bound and Mrs. Hoskyn. to rise he secured the assistance of the A meeting will be held at the City Hall nominal, Shanghai Cottons have buyers every Tuesday morning from 10 to 12.40, 88, and Kurg Yiks arvon offer at am, commencing on Tuesday next.
more numerous.
DOLLAR COMER."
police, went to his clients, and demandad his dollars. The Dau yn has taken steps to bring him to sobrity. There is no Chinese law. to prevent the man making a delay corner. He his raised interest to the abnormal rate of three cents per dollar per month, and there is a great lack of silver. The Deu-yan, in the meantime, is asing moral suasion labear on the man's perversity. He states that scarcity of silver is due to the ever dereasing trade of Suatow since the time of the Revolution, and to the influence of the European war which affects everything
SUMATRA
PARA RUBBER PLANTATIONS (LIMITED).
The Eighth Annual Meeting was held at 35, Eastcheap, Mr. H. A. Barrett presiding.
The Chairman, stated that their rubber
Dhildren Peak Apply by letter had realised a gross eirage price of ho
AILY or NURSE enclosing copies of testimonials to
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in writing for permission to do so so the Captain SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, at least 48 hours before the intended hour of departure, giving name, nationality, age, sex, height and occupation of the applicant, and stating the CLARKE'S name of the steamer or other vessel or the hour of the train by which the applicant withes to leave. Applicants should apply in person for their passes at the CENTRAL POLICE STATION between the hours of 9.M. io-] P.M. and 2 PM to 4 PM. daily.
Hongkong, 10th July, 1816.
1738
LONDON BUTING AGENTS
We offer you our services as buying agents for British or Continental goods, Established in 1844, bat thoroughly up-to- date, our success is attained by making | our customers' interests our first aim, Five expert buyere, with cayable staffe, manage different departaments, buying with greatest care every class of goods,
PILLS.
Numerous offers of help from workers have been received, but the Depot cannot be carried on unless the money to buy materials, etc., is forthcoming. An optional monthly subscription of not more. than Two Dolars will be welcomed from members, and donations from the general public of money and materials are asked for. It is confidently hoped that the Culony will support this useful and patrio tic work, k
Donations of money should be sent to the Honorary Treasurer, Mrs H. A. Nisbet, 7 Macdonald Road, and donations of materials to the Honorary Secretary, Mrs. C. Pemberton, at the City Hell.
All are cordially invited to come and help or to inspect the work done by the Depot.
NEW M.M. STEAMERS. "ATHOS” AND “PORTHOS."
302d, per lbs decline of nearly d per lb. on the price obtained for last In spite of the many difficulties caused Season's crop. On the other hand, there by the War, the Messageries Maritimes was a satisfactory saving of 2.17d, por Co. has been able to complete the construc Ib vn the all-in cost of the rabber, not tion of two now mail steamers, the withstanding the expenses of war risk Athos and the Forthos. The Athos left A warranted eno for all insurance and heavier Freight charges. Marseilles on the 10th November, under Boquired or constitutical Dis After allowing £1,500 for depreciation of taking her maiden trip to the Far East, comes from the Uriuszy buildings and machinery, the profit for an expected to arrive in Hongkong in
a few days, vid Saigon and Haiphongi famous Pille also cure Gravel, of 632,233lb., making with the amount Orgs in either sex. These the year amounted to £32,850 on a crop
Constructed of Dunkirk by the Chan Painx in the Back and all brought forward 210997. An interim Kidney Disorders. Free from dividend of 83 per com, was distributed tiers de France she has the folkwing de mensions-Length 530-feet, breadth 01- mercury. Forty years' suc in February last, and the directors collect, depth 45 feet, with a gross tonnage. cess. Sold by all Chemists stored the position of the company and Storekeepers throughout justified tho recommendation of a fur of 13,528 and 8 displacement 19,560 ton. the world.
ther distribution of 444. per share, Her engines develop 9,000 horse-power. moking 6d. per share, or 27 1-12 per The official trial at St. Nazaire on 15th cont for the year. That would leave August realized an average speed of 16 £1,143 to be carried forward,
knots. The Athos in some way resemble During the year 40 acres of rubber the Poul Leeat, and the Andre Lebon, two were added, bringing up the company's of the latest novelties of the Messageries planted area to 3,617 acres. The estate Maritimes. As on the Paid Lecat and the was visited by Mr. Haurice Maude, of Andre Lebon, the accommodation for pas the Cicely state, on September 7th last, sengers is luxurious, and all the decora and he spoke very highly of the conditions being in the latest styles, the fittings tion of the whole estate, and particularly are suitable for all modern requirements. mentioned the tapping க் being For passengers, the Athos can accomme excellent and showing efficient super-date about 102 first-class, 90 second-class rsion; and he estimated the crop for this season at 620,000lb. During the first four and 100 third-class. Her between-decks The crew, comprising it was therefore antimpated that the by 1,090 persons. estimated outturn would ha secured officers, sailure, firemen and stewards, num.
The report and acounts were adoptal bera 243. and a resolution waj passed approving the payment of the dividend recommend
FORTHCOMING EVENTS. Monday, 13th Dec.
Noon-Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co.,
Ltd., Extraordinary General Mesting, Friday, 17th Dec,
11.30 am. The Devawongse" Bleamship
Co., Ltd.. Meeting of Creditors. 11.45am-The "Phranang" Stenship Co.,
Ltd., Meeting of Creditors.
TIs. 18...
Recruits will parade on the Crikot Ground on Monday, 13th inst., Wednesday, 15th inst., and Thursday, 16th inst., at 3.15 Dress: p.m., under Sergt.-Major Band, drill order.
The Sigealling Section will parade at inst., Wednesday, 15th inst., and Friday, Volunteer Headquarters on Monday, 13th
MISCELLANEOU8.-Cements have been a 13th inet, at 6,15 pin. In future neri- bers will carry Morse as well as Somaphoro tnctuating market, and after sales at various rates between $0.50 and 89.80 have Flags. Message forms must be brought to now buyers in evidence at 810. Hongkong sil parades Trans are wanted as $5.20, Peak Trams "B" and "C" Companies wili (old) at $10 and now issue it 85 cents.
parade on the Cricket Ground on Friday, and China Lights at $4.65, Dairy Farms are on offer at $30, Ropes at 131, Water the 17th ingt, at 5.15 p.m. Dress drill boats at $161 and Powells at 86, China order. Borneos have a nominal quotation of 8101. China Providents of 80.80, Electrics of 8441, Ices of $190 and Steam Laundries 83.
ALLEGED TRADING WITH
ENEMY.
CHARGE AGAINST TOW KISEN
KAISHA.
All members of "A" "B" and "0" Companies, including exempted members, will parade na Volunteer Headquarter on Saturday, 18th inst., it 1.45 p.m. Dress: 160 full marching order with topees, rounds ball ammunition will be carried.. food taken in havermeks and waterbottlos. food taken in haversacks and water bottles filled. Great coats will be carried en banderole over the right shoulder. Every member musi attend unless previscay notified that he is emepted from this
FOSTING,
The Toyo Kisen Kaisha Steamship Comparade. pany were summoned at the Magistracy. yesterday for alleged tnding with Pto. K, E. Greig having joined is allotted F. Albers, & Gorman subject resident in
Corps No 507 and posted to Co. "C' Canton, by obtaining a package from him Section 2 for transmission by the Dare Maru.
Mt. G. N. Oras appeared on behalf of All members will haid to Nordin, tailor. their tunics so that hooks for belts may be the Crown, and the defendets were re- presented by Mr. Shephard, in employed Each member must at the time of sending in his tunje send his name with the tanic.
of the T.K.K. who pleaded not guilty.
The case was formally reminded until next Friday.
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE
·DIFLES ·
Unless otherwise ordered, ris must be carried ou all parades, whether in mufti or in uniform,
On
all parades with rifles, a rounds of ammunition must be carried. Same may be carried in the packet or in a balt inside the jacket
MUSELTRY--PAGE 1
the M. 1. to fire on Saturdy, December The details of No. 2 Company warned by 11th, will not attend. They will be warned for the next weekend.
PANADES 5.30 r.x:
CARE OF ARMS, It has been brought to the notice of the Officer Commanding that cases have arisen in which it has been found that the bolts of some rides are not those that were issued with the rifles. Members and warned that great care must be taken in seeing that each member has the correct bolt for the rite in his possession, and that they will be held liable for any damage caused by neglet of this precaution,
G. K. I. Beurzon, Capl.!
Adjutant, H.KV.R.
Lient-Colonel R. F. Ratcliff, M.P, of the North Staffordshires, in a letter do scribing the work of the Territorials at boys I ever saw was Drummer Clarke, the front, says: One of the bravest of Burton. Three times he went over brought in a wounded comrade who would not crawl. The first died as he retched the trench, the second and third were saved. Drummer Clarke was, wounded himself and died a few hours later in the trench.?
giving our customers all the advantages Saturday, 18th Den. Tasurance Co, Ltd., months they had obtained 193,000lb., and are so made as to be able to be occupies Wednesday, December 15th-All Company the parapet amidst the bullets and··
of wide experience, and ensuring their
requirements being rightly applied at lowest prices and best discounts.
KEYMER, SON & CO.. Whitefriam, London. Telegrams, Keymer, London,"
Det. 1844
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Noon-The China Fire
Extraordinary General Meeting..
Monday, 20th Den, se
11 am-Union Tararance Society of Canton,
Itd., Extraordinary General Meeting 11.15 p.m.-Chins Traders Insurance Co.,
Ltd., Extraordinary General Meding.
The Porthos built on the same model, is a sister-ship to the Athos. She is due in Hongkong at the end of December.
and 2nd Platoons, No. 1 Company, and Tuesday, December 14th-Rausis of 1st
of No. 2 Company. Inspectors and Sergeants, without rifles. Thursday, December 16th.Fruits of 3rd and 4th Platoons, No, 1 ompany, and of No. 3. Company;
JENTE. D.S.P. (Reserve),