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WAR CHARITIES FUND COMMITTEE.
ALLOCATION OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.
ROUGH AND READY
JUSTICE."
A TAIPO OYSTER BED.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 14TMm, 1016.
Mr. F. C Jenkin (instructed by Mr. The first meeting of the War Charities Fund Committee, appointed for the pur Leo d'Almonds) applied to the Chief Ju- pose of carrying out the work in connectica yesterday for special lesve to appeal
YACHTING,
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
The results of the fifth of the series of Club Championship Races are as fo
Course:-Lyemun Beacon (P), Cust lows:-
tance, 8 miles,
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
Messrs, Vernon & Smyth, in their weekly share report dated the 13th January state :--
The activity, in shipping shares reported in our fast auder date of the 7th inst. has continued throughout the past week, and a large business has been done in Doug
tion with a War Funds, was held yes-against the judgment of Mr. D. W. Tra Rock Buoy (P), Channel Rocks (P); dis-jases and Indes, the former at about last
erday in the Council Chamber...
man, District Officer of Taipoy and his H.E the Governor presided, and here judgment in an action between Sin Yin
·were alen present: -Hon, MF. E, R. Halli-Tai and Cheong Fai Kan and others, trus- fax, Hon, fr, II. E. Pollock K.C., Hon. tes of an oyster bed at Tripo Mr. E. Sheim. Hon, Mr. David Landaje, Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Hon, Mr. Wei Yuk, Hon, Mr. Lou Chri Pak, Mr. E. H. Sharp, K... Mr. N. J. Stabb, Mr. G. T. Edkins, Mr. W. Dickson, Mr. Ellis Kadoorie. Mr. R. D. Harvey, Mr. Ho Fook, and Mr. Ng Hon Tsz
B19 EXCELLENCY –Gentlemen, I wish to thank you first of all for responding to my invitation to join the committee which it
Mr. G. N. Orme appeared for the Crown, and remarked that early that morning he had received instructions from the Government that as the procedure or the intention of the Ordinance seemed to be somewhat doubtful in the matter of this appeal, they wished his lordship to consent to an adjournment of the applica tion for a few days in order to allow them. more time to consider the intention of Sec-
being made.
Mr. Jenkin said there was no doubt that anything which his friend could say as to the construction of the Ordinance would
be very illuminating, but he had no right of audience and could not be heard in that Court. The Magistrate, he added, could not argue the rights of the decision which that Court might send back to him to fur- ther adjudicate upon,
The Chief Justice remarked that the District Magistrate had certain powers, but it was obvious from Mr. Tratman's affidavit that there had been some irregu
larities in the case.
is now propssed to bring into existence, tion 23, under which the application was I explained briefly when 1 proposed the closing of the Prince of Wales' Fund the objects of this General Committee. There are many, and there will be many, who would wish to go on subscribing monthly vi perhaps periodically, sums for various -war charities, They may not be quite sure as to what charities there are, and it seems to me it will be a useful organisation to have a general committee which will be -open to receive such subscriptions and which, by their knowledge and experience," will be able to alloeite meh sums, as may to them seem best to the various charities, I need not enumerate all the various war charities in the Colony which may receive help, but I may mention the work of the Jadies in minking clothing bandages, ete for men in various parts of the wild who are fighting for the Empire. That is very useful object. I do not think it is necessary for me to appoint any sub-com: mitteo, but the General Comittee might perhaps desire to appoint two working committee one for the European and the other for the Chinese, community. lonve that to the discretion of the General Committee I do, not think is which it there is anything else necessary for me to. say except to remind you there is one abject that must not be last sight of, and that is the encour agement to subscribe to whatever form of national loan may be decided upon, and the encouragement, of everything connected with supporting the Home Government, and to endeavour to add to the sinews of war, even in this smaly colony,
I
A meeting of the General Committee fol- lowed. The Hon. Mr.. Hallifax said it was not certain whether all of the several funds would be carried on as at present. Their best method apparently was to open a general fund to receive general subscrip. tions and allocato them as they thought best, but at the same time to allow sub- seribers, if they wished to do so, to ear- mark their subscriptions for particular charities,
Mr. Jenkin subsequently remarked that if the Crown were interested in the land under dispute, and it was apparent from Mr. Orme's presence that they were, then the Magistrate had no power to adjudi- cate at all. The position in which his client had been placed was rather an extra- ordinary one, A letter which was on his lordship's file, and which, he respectfully submitted, was a most proper and decent
letter, was written to Mr. Tralman by Mr. Lea d'Almada, asking for a re-hearing, and offering to take all the witnesses over to Taipo, and to do anything Ve liked "But, before deciding on a re-hearing. with that courtesy which is to be expect-
Yacht. Dions.
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HANDICAP CLASS H'cap on Finishing Corrected
Сайтне.
Time, .Tinic. 3.8. HALS. H.M.S. 4.60,23
Ronn
4.49.41
4.47,00
4.46.18
La Landa.. 2.07 Kathleen. 4.57 Callées, Dorothes
D.N.E.
6:15.41
...... 5,40 8.30
5.04.19 D.N.8. D.N,S. D.N.S.
6.10,44 4.68.39
Ayesha' ****** 8,30 Buccaneer.. 12,43 *Scratch less.
Position.
. (1) Rona
(2) Diore (3) Colleen (4) Kathleen
La Linda Dorothea Arestin Buccaneer
Pts. for Ruce, Pts. Lo
ONE-DEBION CLASS,
30
INTIMATIONS
LANE
CRAWFORD & Co.
work's rates, and the latter at steadily advancing prices, both stocks closing firm and in request for both cash and forward FOR delivery China Sugars have also received- some stlention, and in other stocks a fair business has been transacted at prices which, with few exceptisús, show a ten- dency to improve, Standard Tin is quot ed a £173 and £1741, and Plantation Rubber at 3/10) and 3/93 for cash and forward delivery respectively, the market for the latter closing irregular, Bar Silver is quoted at 27d.. Sterling T.T.n
1/11. Shanghai TT at 741 Singapore
date.T.T.. at 823, and the Bank's buying rate for 3 d/s bills on Shanghai at 75.
Course:-Lyemun Bacon (P), Cust Rock Buoy (P), Channel Rocks (P); dis tance, 8 miles.
Yacht.
Course, M.S.
H'eap on Finishing Corrected
Tipse. Time.
H.M.S. H.M.S. D.N.S.. 5,15:20. 6.18.30 6.21.14 5.21.14
Bonitä......Scratch
Ailsa Daphne Haleyon
Position, (1) Ailsa (2) Haleyon (3) Daphne
Bonita......
די
-5,20.50.
5.20.50.
16
6
14. 5
-HEYWARD HAYH AND GAIL CLIMBER,
Course: Lyemun Beacon (P). Cust Rock Buoy (F), Channel Rocks (P); dis- tance, 8 miles.
Yucht.
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RANES.-Hongkong and Shanghais re- main steady at $900 with more inclination to buy than to self at the quotation, The directors of the Bank announce that, anb ject to audit, it is proposed to pay a final dividend for 1915 of £2/3/- per share, and ] ** bonus of 5 per share, both subject to de- duction of income tax; five lacs of dollars will be written of Bank premises, and about thirty las carried forward,
MARINE INEURANCES-Unjoni have been booked at 2905 and 8010, and smal; lots might be placed now at slightly over the Intterrete. Cantons are enquired for at #413, North Chines and Yangteres being unchanged and without loe1 business to report,
en
EL PLANTADOR "I in Boxes 25 at $1.75 per box.
The very best of Mexican Cigars.
MAZEPPA" in Boxes 50 at $2.75 per box.
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LA CASA" in Boxes 100 at $4.00 per box.
Excelling in rich flavour and faultless burning.
GLORIAS"
In Boxes 50 at $3.00 per box. Silky leaf, delicious aroma, mild flavour.
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**
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We specially recommend these Cigars, which are noted for their purity and fragrance.
FIRE INSURANCES-Chinas have changed. Pts. for Rure, Pis, to date, bands at $152 and $152, and Hongkongs
Et $410, both closing in further request.
SHIPPING. Douglases ruled firm at $114: $115 until doday, when a few shares unexpectedly thrown the market brought the rate down to 8112), which is Row the closing buying quotation with Todo-Chinas have been the medium of a no shares in sight at less than former rates.
large business at prices ranging from 8173 to 8181 for the Combined, $120 to $128 |** for the Deferred and a $53 for the Pro ferred and a full equivalent intes for the Combined and Deferred forward to April, the market closing firm with sales of the Combined reported at $182, and al 2129 for the Deferred, Steamboats have. been booked at $201, and Star Ferries at 337, the former being still enquired for..
Ort-Shells have been vold at 88/6, and mare shares can be placed. Langknts have udvanced to T. 39 buyers, after sales at Tis, 38 and Tis. 36, the improvement being no doubt due to increased output,
H'cap. on Finishing Corrected Course, Time. Time. * Alice
42 6.92.55 5.33.37 Lysbeth
1,25
5,20.02 5.30.27 5.28.55 White Rose Scratch. Owl
وز
5.28,55
D.X.S.
.42
D.N.F
Toinette. 42
6.31.22
Thecla
5,30.40
18
* Scratch less,
Position Pts. for Race. Pts, to date. (1) White Rose ...... (2) Lysbeth (3) Toinette
(4) Alice
Thecta
·Owl..
CRUISER CLASS,
The race for the Miranda Cups, sailed
REFINERIES China Sugars have ad advanced to a buying rate of 8129, and probably 120 would be paid, there also being a good demand for forward busi-
a dull market with shares ou offer at $37.
ed where rough and ready justice is ad-on 9th inst., round Adamaster Rock (P)-ness at equivalent rates. Luzons remain ministered, the re-hearing was curtly re-distance, 21 miles-resulted in a win for fused." Mr. Jenkin added that he was quite prepared to go on with the applica.
tion.
The Chief Justice, to assist a decision, said he was prepared to hand the case over to the Puisne Judge if the parties would accept his decision
"It was subsequently agreed to discuss the case in Chambers,
QUEEN MARY'S APPRECIA-
TION.
CERTIFICATE SENT TO THE WOMEN OF HONGKONG FOR WAR WORK,
The following letter was received by Lady May on Wednesday from the Hon. Lady Lawley, hon, secretary of Queer. Mary's Needlework Guild:--
the Stolengden, of the Chinees rig, and the Queen Bee, of the English rig, all cther yachts failing to finish the course.
The course for the third Cruiser Chan- pionship event, to be sailed on Sunday, distance, 16 miles.
MINING-Kalans have a nominal station of 30 and Tronohs are in- quired for at 27 with no shares on offer. Raubs have been the median of business at 3.35, at which price more
16th inst., is Bokhara Rock Buoy (port); shares are chtainable, ja ke GoboWNS.-
Miranda Genone Scotengden Snipe Dorothy 11. Tuttaa Flori
Vesper
Feathers,
Spooe drift Irene Quten. Boo
HANDICAPS Chinese. Rig,
Scratch,
120 secs per mile. 20 sees: per mile. 40 secs, per mile Min. 1.20 secs, per mile, Min. 3.20 scos, per mile. Min. 4.55 secs, per mile. English Rig.
Scratch.
20 sets, per mile. 30 secs. per mile.
CRICKET. HONGKONG "B" ». KOWLOON A. The following will represent Hong kong "B" v. Kowkion "A" on the Club ground next Saturday, at 2.15 p.m.
T. E. Pearce (Capt.). G. E. Aubrey, C.
DOCKS, WHARYES, ∙AND
Hongkong and Whampoa Bocks have ruled quit and close with a nominal quotation of $821 for the ad and at $78) for the new. Kowloon Wharves have been placed at $77, but now close with llers at this figure. In the North New Enginerings remain in demand at Ts. 9. Shanghai Docks at Tls. 60 and Shang hai and Hongkew. Wharves at Tls. 925.
LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGE-Cen tral Estates are inquired for at $103, with Eo shares on offer, and Hongkong Lande remain in demand at $101 with no buai- nes to repo Hongkong Hotels are wanted at #168, Kowloon Lands at $40, Humphreys and West Points at $80, Estates are unchanged with sellers at $01.
COTTON MILLS.-Ewos have been booked at Tis. 150, and Shanghai Cottons at rates varying between Tls, 81 and Tls, $3, In the North there are buyers of Inter- nationals at Tls, 79, Kung Yiks Ths. 15, Leo Kung Mows The 71. Say Cheez Tls. 40, and Yangtzepoos at Tls. 6.
PETIT DUC" in Boxes 100 at $7.00 per box.
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PHONE: 1687, WILLEM HEYBLOM, POWELL'S BUILDINGS.
Hongkong, 5th January, 1918.
Mr. Sharp said it might be of interes to those present to hear of a letter he had received from a member of a similar com- mitten in the Federated Malay States, where, for six months, after closing the Prince of Wales' Fund, they bad been running a General Committee on the lines now proposed for Hongkong. The fund was applied generally to local purposes connected with the war, but some were not Majesty's appreciation of the Valuable Edgecumbe, A. L. Gace, R. Kennedy, Electrics have been sold at $43 and 844, AN HONGKONG WEEKLY PEZSS @ purely local. They had done what Mr. Services rendered by you and your work-Lient. Col. Morgan, H. E. Muriel E. B Hallifax had proposed in allowing dona- tions to be either general or ear-marked, ers to Queen Mary's Needlework Guild Reed, H. H. Teyler, A. P. Tharsfield, and
Friary Court, St. James' Palace, S.W, DEAR MADAM,-1 commanded by Her Majesty the Queen to send you the accompanying Certificats as a mark of He;
hut they had first drawn up a list of the I remain, Yours faithfully, funds approved.
The Hon. Mr. D. LANDALE proposed the
election of a small sub-committee to draw Lady May, up a scheme and submit it to the General' Committee. He proposed that, with Mr. Hallifax as Secretary, and Mr. Stabb as treasurer, it should consist of Mr. Sharp, Mr. Lau Chu Pak and Mr Harvey,
The Hon. Mr. WE YUK seconded, and the proposs) was adopted.
ASSASSINATION.
SHANGHAI,
IN
PROMINENT CHINESE SHOT WHILE DRIVING IN HIS CARRIAGE.
ANNIE LAWLEY
(Hon. Secretary).
The Women of Họngkang..
The Certificate bears the loyal Monogram and Crown engraved on the top, and is inscribed thus -
"Certificate presented by Her Majesty Queen Mary to The Women of Hongkong in recognition of the Special War Work done for Queen Mary's Needlework Guild.
"Friary Court, St. James' Palace."
This Certificate, which is now being framed, will be on view in the Library. City Hall, from Monday next.
SITUATION IN PERSIA.
A. Whitmarsh
KOWLOONB" CLUB "A."
MISCELLANEOTS-Cements bave ngaih been a fluctuating market with sales at rates varying between $10.15 and 810.35, there now being sellers at the former rate,
are wanted at 829, Hongkong Trams at 85 Peak Trams (old) at $10, new issue and China Berncos at $101, Dairy Farms
at 85 cents, and Steam Laundries at $31. There are sellers of Hongkong The following will represent the Club Ropes at 31, Union Waterboats at $16, and Powells at 86. The following have a in the above match, to be played at Kow-eminal quotation, viz, China Light and loon on Saturday, commencing at 4:15 Power $1.50, Ices $100 and Watsons p.m.-R. Hancock (Captain), N. J. Aus 86.90.
MEMO-Next Settling day, January 28. in, P. E. Butler, D. E. Donnelly. Major H. P. Harris-Edge, M, M. Maas, E. J. R. Mitchell, A. B. Raworth, C. C. Stark, W. H. Viveash, and A. N. Other.
CREEKS IN EGYPT AND THE WAR.
PAIN IS A GOOD THING.
OHINA OVERLAND TRADE KEYORI is now ready and contains:-- Far Eastern News Hongkong.
Far Eastern Men and the War, With the Forces at the Front, Hongkong Bank Notes, Attempted Gang Robberies at Hunghon. Piratical Attack on a Hongkong Launch. Mosquito Net Fund. Cigarette und Tobacco Fund. Symbols of Majesty, Leading Articles:-
Chinese Railway Projects. Engineering Opportunities in China, A Striking Appeal. Random Reflections.
Local Sport. Peking Notes. Interview with Ynan Shih-kai, Compan.es:-
The Peking Syndicate. The Ayer Tawah Rubber Co.
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Dividend. Hongkong Tramway Co. Cantonese Ancestor of the Ta Huang Ti. Shipping Notes. Ceylon's Contribution to the Cost of the Unrest in China, The Attack on Tintin Custors Station. Rebellous Bands in Kwangtung.
War
Revolt in Yunnan...
Nature sends pain for an important purpose. If fire did not burn and knives cut, few children would survive their A great demonstration of the Greek babyhood. The burn and the cut warn community in Egypt, held at the Casino them to leave dangerous things alone. So Kursaal in Cairo, was attended by 4,000 with a pain in the head or the back- Greeks, and several hundreds were turned it is Nature's warning that something is away for want of root. All the speakers wrong.
If you have a backache you need help, were strongly in favour of Greece enter While Mr. Chang Bze-shen, local
ing the war without delay on the side of for it is a sign of some weakness. Anyone manager of the Bank of Communications,
the Allied Nations" to help their gallant with a headache may be quite sure that was driving along the Great Western
The 'oneer of Allahabad comments as Serbian neighbour and thus, as M. either the nerves or the digestion must le out of order. If the appetite is poor, Road, Shanghai, on the afternoon of the follows on the situation in Persia: Boulculis, leader of the Greek Bar in 8th inst, he was fired at by two Chinese There would at last seem to be every Egypt, put it, go a long way towards and if you do not sleep refreshingly, the men, and one she took effect in his left chance of a permanent check being given the realisation of the aspirations of Hel- trouble is most likely in the stomach. ide. Seeing what had occurred, the ma-to the dangerous intrigues of the Germans lenism." It was unanimously decided to Your blood is not helping your stomach foo whipped up his horses and drove in Persia. The military action taken by send a telegram to M, Zamis, the Greek to digest food. straight to the Shantung Road Hospital Russin south-west of Kazvin has already Premier, is the nam, of the Greek com.
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