RANDOM REFLECTIONS.
With the appronoh of the Hongkong ace Meeting me hears again doubts pressed as to the propriety of holding ich gatherings in time of national Press and sorrow. The money spent in roviding the programme of sport could, is urged, be much better employed Do purely sentimental grounds I confess
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 1917.
HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.
OPIUM:
Three Chinese employed at the Kowloon docks were charged with being in passes, sion of about 70 tacs of loose opium. They had been working on the Booksan and the opium was discovered hidden in
THE BEGGING NUISANCE
THE PROCESSES OF
DISINFECTION.
DEMONSTRATION BY THE SĂNITARY DEPARTMENT.
SPORT
HONGKUNG RIFLE LEAGUE.
VOLUNTEER RESERVES NAVAL
TEAM
The above teams met on the Stone cutters Range on Saturday, the Valun teer Reserves adding to their already commendable record by kouring the verdict by fifteen poists after a deduction of twenty-five. points for aperture sights. The scores were as followe
Pte Jenking Cpl J. Lyan Pie. McLennan
WEEVI
Yesterday afternoon, at the Disinfect Station of the Sanitary Board, a demonstration was given of the methods practised by the Sanitary authorities in the disinfection of premises where infec tiqug disease has vernrred, and alur of the bed clothes and body clothing used hy the infected persons. The demonstra 10. Q. M. S. Mackay A Kowloon nuisance, in the shape of toon-*was arranged by the Board for Cpl. Carpmael an old beggar, appeared before Mr. the purpose of giving ocular proofg, Leachi Wood Inspector Gordon said, the man of the innocuos character of the was a perfect nuisance to the residents processes set, and a large number of Kowloon, hom he pestered for alms, of Chinese Kailangs and representatives The man had already been sent back to of the vernacular Press were present by Canton ou four occasions. Once, when he invitation. These were received and wel. was about to be sent away for a fifth
conted by Mr. D. W. Tratinan, Chair- time, he escaped from the police. When
of the Sanitary Board, Mr. Ng Hon agrested on Sunday the defendant again
Tsze, member of that body, and Dr. raft away, but was eventually caught
Woodman, M.O.H. The demonstration
their clothing as they were about to leave the shin. Owing to the absence of the anlyst's certificate the case could not be a feeling of sympathy with this view,roceeded with, and the men were re it there is
practical side to the ques manded, bail being fixed at $300 each, ion, also, which must not be overlooked. When protests against holding the meet ng were made last year it was pointed sut, in the correspondence, that the races apped sources of revenue on behalf of war charities that would not be reached by any other means. Admittedly, they re sulted in a very handsome, sum being placed at the disposal, of Liese charities Ins year that would not have been raised. I fear, by voluntary subscription if the meeting had been abandoned. This
days hard labour.
main
We
is het a reflection on the British com He was fined $4 or, in default, seven tried through under the direction munity for the bulk of the money wagered is Chinese. A little practical help is more valuable than a lot of silent sympathy, and after all, those wh feel that a race meeting is out of place
A SONG IN THE NIGHT.
(Continued)
in hess days can best enter their protest If you can still go on in great endeavour
hy keeping away from it and handing And through the night perceive the over the money they save to soad coming light. patriotic cause.
of Chief Inspector Lyon, of the Sanitary Department, and proved of a very success
ful and satisfactory character,
To begin with, the spenying prucess was demonstrated in the coolios quarters connected with the station, a portion of
Lient. Thornhill
U. Q M, B. Tollan
Total. Less deduction of 4
Aperture Sights
P. O. Cree P. Kelly, R.M.LI. L. Sig Botley CPO Smith
O. Loan
P. O Edmonds Sgt. Watering, R.M.LI 8gt. House, R.M.L.I.
*Total
*Open sights.
2200 100 000
33 34 34 101
20 30 84
93.
33 30 30 93
27 31 31
89
27.31 29 $7
28 29 27
84
80:
28 31 28 30 21 235-237-239-711
cent.
680
000 333:34 98
2 98
28 30 32
294 32 28 89 9598 33
97 25 22 74
23 25 23:
73
20 26 31 .73
224-234-215 671
PIANO RECITAL.
If in the day your heart ja light and which was liberally sproved by small p | Last night the bitroom of Government
breezy,
on your lips a curse is framed to utter On those whose crime has plunged the
world in rore
disinfectant by means of a pump spray
Is the amah the main cause of the Just make your day continue through the Some disenssion, conducted chiefly in Inckwurtiness of European children born night. in the East? This question is prompt-If ell by the following from a correspon. dent: Much has been said and written about the backwardness of Europens youngsters when compared with the Chinese, but are not the parents of the former largely to blame? British child-That for which the Son of Man hath died, zren, in my opinion, are left far too much If you ear tutor him by steel and bullet pointed out, the Sanitary Board was preed Mrs. Galloway (velist) Mrs. Balean
to the tender mercies of the amah, with And show Hin just in Whom we all I think, disastrons. results to their
confide,
in your heart a bitter sore is growing Bemember Christ is with us in this war If you can teach this highway thief the
Jeason
Chinese, revealed the fact that there was belief prevalent among the Chinese that the disinfecting process had a tendency to destroy tile articles subjected to it especially furs and silk. It was stated by the Inspector that furs were not, a a rule, taken for disinfection, but that
tion or detriment. In any case, it was they could be disinfected without destruc
pared to compensate the owners of articles destroyed by the process, which was a
House was ülked to overflowing at the piano recital by Mr Denman Taller in aid of the Hongkong Association of Women War Workers The audience in oluded His Excellanty, the Governor. Sir Henry May, Lady May, and the Misses May, beside whom in the reserved enclosure wore Sir Charles Elliot, Chan- cellor of the University, Mr Justice Gompertz, and Mr. J. R. Wood, Senior Magistro The programme, which was published in our columus yesterday, was
At the outset Mr. Denmac Fuller thank satined in a successful and pleasing menude and elicited hearty applause,
Osmund (accompanists) for their assist (violinist) Mrs F. Austin and Miss
aroc, und Mrs. Hickling, Misses Cathie
mond McCubbin and Willie Lawson, for | their servicce in connection with the sale of programmes, the proceeds of which were devoted to the Scottish Women's' Hospitals Fund.
mental development, I have known cases you can strike by one great nobile remote contingency. The process of die and Sarah Shaw, and Masters Drum
effort
At him who spita hin putrid hate at thee, If you can drive him back with all your
power
of British children in Hongkong between vo and six years of age who were able to converse only in pidgin English, owing to the fact that they had been given over" Valmost entirely to their amahs. Before And kill his aims on land, his hopes an
those English children could think of karang anything, they had first to be If you can pierce him till his strength is taught to speak their own language. which would have been unnecessary had we shall be proud of Thee-be proud of
broken
Thee
TREVOR CHANNEL.
infection by steam was afterwards de- monstrated.
SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS.
RESULTS OF THE POLL:
In this process as quantity of bed and body clothing was placed in an air-tight clamber, wùich was heated by steam to a temperature of 250 degs, under a pressure of 18 lbs. to the square inch, Tac contents, after being subjected to this treatment for about fifteen minutes, were withdrawn, and found to be perfectly dry and not a whit the worse of it. Particular atten A Chinese boat man has reported to tion was paid to the condition of several reasonably leave their anothers." There the police that about non in the 2nd pics of silk of varying quality, brought may he something
this. Mothers inst., when fishing in a small dinghy off to the demonstration by visitors desirous should know.
Ching Chaw Tsland, his boat was dashed thoroughly texting the effects of the aguast the rocks by the heavy sea and wrecked Three fukis and himself wore Press on that class of material. The thrown into the sea. The boatman and ferult was highly satisfactory, Dong of Mr. E. O. Pearce heads the poll with: 800.
thoy ruceived real mobber's care, in stead of being handed over to a Chinese foster mother so soon as they could
some
"Everyone has something to say, or ramour to repent, as to what is going to happen in Hongkong soun," writes correspondent. "So, and yo and so and so are going home and we shall have to do their pidgin," the other fellows in
Company have to go to
two of the fulis were picked up by au other boat, but the third felt was never seen agailt His body has not been. recovered.
Minister's speech, or from a scientific lecture to a sports meeting. That his occupationty one not likely to appeal to man whose chief am in life is to amass wealth is as true, as it is of the
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the samples showing the slightest sign of depreciation in fibre or colour.
The election of the Shanghai Municipal. Council took place on January 30th. Both at the Tax Offee and at the Hong- kong and Shanghai Bank, Hongkow votes pollen, but though this was the case Brauch, there were goodly numbers of the total number of papers handed in numbers this year were 801 votes and жде 139 short of that of last year. The
and 11 irregular votes. All the old coun irregular votes and last year 1135 votes cillors standing were re-elected in addi
tion
to the council's nomince, Mr. White-
votes and Baron Fujimura came second 73 votes behind. Mecars, H. H. Girardet and R. McE. Dalgleis, the unsuccessful At the close refreshments were served, respectively, Messrs. Cecil Holliday and secured 345 and 290 votes and the visitors on leaving individually. W Wrightson acted as scrutineers. thanked the Chairman of the Board for The votes obtained by the new cou inviting them to such an interesting cillors are as follow exhibition, and for hospitably enter- taining them,
Mr. E. C. Pearce
Baron Fujimura Mr. J. Johnstore
Mr. E. C. Richards
the are being put on ---- duty, the old fellows are down to take over duty,' and a variety of other such opinions are heard on every side while, the people who do know what is going to happen remain as silent as the profession of a schoolmaster, musician. AMERICA'S NAVAL AND MILITARY MAS. P. White Couper
Sphinx Why cannot the situation be cleared up?" I am quite as curious as my correspondant, but the powers-that-be scom to have taken for their motto the "phony" that killed the Asquith Adminis Tration.
painter or parson. It is a common-place that genius starves while mediocrity. prospers..
"STRENGTH.
In February, 1914, the United States
ME I. Ezra Count Jezioraki Mr. W. L. Morriman
E
While
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THEY PRODUCE
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18
LAGER BEER.
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Brewed in Great Britain.
OBTAINABLE AT
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Sincare Co., Ltd.
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Cheong Tai
Nam Hing Loong.
Bottled by British Labour:
PRICES DUTY PAID;
QUARTS –$20,00 per case
of 4 dozen.
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FINTS
$26.50 per case
Ty Sing
Sang Tal.
of 8 dozen
850
787
747
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Street on the 3rd inst. did damage to A fire which occurred at 5 Shelley The war correspondent, the musical navy consisted of the following vessels the extent of $200. A quantity of mate 30 battleships, 10 battleships for coasting and wood was destroyed, the cause of the fire being the overheating of a defence, 17 trainers. 18 light cruisers, 2 chimney. The brigade received a call torpedo vessels, 32 torpedo heat des. troyers, 21 torpedo boats and 27 sub marines. At that time the following
and dramatic oritic, and the descriptive writer is, after all, only a reporter win Reporters have been in the limelight specialiers in one Franch of his profes- sion. Many men, of course, remain reporters all their lives from inclination,
lately and I have been rather amused at the tepid tributes which some of their
20, Praya, Kennedy Town, early on Monday morning, and found a quantity of firewood and matting on fire on a verandah. The fire was easily extin
done
champions have paid them. As a matter because they prefer the constant chang vessels were in course of construction: guished, and practically no damage was
My G. C. Moxon, who seconded the | adoption of the report and accounts, be presented, at the annual meeting of the Union Waterbost Co., Ltd., on
of fact, a thoroughly capable reporter 18 and variety of their work to the close
6 battleships, 2 torpedo vessels, 14 tor- one of the most valuable members of e
confinement and drudgery of the office.pedo boat destroyers, and 18 torpedo newspaper staff, for upon him depends Many have passed on to the editorial
boats, the collection, and, 'n large measure,
chair. Amongst these I may mention. the presentation of news. His reporteffand, Dr. Samuel Johnson, to whom rury, 1914, was 65,000 and she had a Saturday, asks us to state that, when
may have to be cut down by the sub- ditor, but, if he knows his work, this will not be because they are jejune and pleonastic, bat because the exigencies of space demand it. In any case they can not be extended. The popular idea is that when a man has obtained a certain
proficiency in shorthand he is a reporter, but he is no more a reporter then than
man who can mix colours is an artist.
Piti owed much of his reputation as an orator, Charles Dickens, Mr.
L. Garviu, editor of The Observer and the leading journalist on the Unionist side; the late Mr. W. H. Mudford, editor of The Standard; Mr. J. Pendere Brodhurst, formerly a leader writer on
America's strength in the field i Fen
militin of 95,000 men..
Since that time America has formulated doubtles be put into effect, should the several big naval schemes, which would
necessity arise.
THE HONOTONG HOTEL,
FRESH SOCKS JUST ARRIVED.
Powell
referring to the proposed reduction Um.
lo
of the capital and return to the share holders of $3 per share, he said patristic investments I think that such these days when we are pressed for
return to shareholders will be very welcome,
one
Air, Kent W. Clark, who has been the The Stunderd and now editor of The Church have just sent & case to the 21st under the Toyo Kisen Kaisha flag, is to The Ladies Working Party at Union purser of the Korea Maru since she was commissioned on her trans-Pacific service sardin the chief organ of the General Hospital, Alexandria, containing take over the management of the Oriental Hotel Kobe, the fire of a number of Anglican communion; Mr. A. G. the following 506 rolled bandage, 43 hotels which are to be To a good education he needs to add Gardiner, editor of The Daily News and stump bandages, 33 many-tailed band Toyo Kisen Kaisha in panor A Jetti
operated by
its experience, enterprise, address, and re- Leader; and Mr. A. Brasher, formerlyes, 17 eye bandages, 2 milk covers, 19 says Mr. Clare has been known as
steamship service, The Japan Advertiser નાના નાના sourcefulness. His training occupies at joint editor of The Sun. The late least five years, and if he is to continue Lord Russel of Killowen (Lord Chief suits of pyjamas, 10 bed jackets, 19 pairs of the most efficient pursers in the Pacific service. He was twelve years with the eficient he must always keep abreast of Justice of England) and Sir Edward of surgical stockings, 13 hospital caps, Pacific Mail Company before it left the Pacific, and then was with the China current affaira. His knowledge may be Clarke, K. C.. formerly Solicitor General doz, handkerchiefs, and 19 floor swebs were, also, in their younger days re-
Mail until he joined the Toyo Kisen superficial, but it must be very extensive porters, and the game may be said of Also a case to the Argyle and Sutherland Kaisha In his capacity as private secre if he is to give an intelligent account many other members of the Bar, as well Highlanders containing :-102 pairs of tary to Mr. William H. Avery, head of
of zuen who, like the present Secretary
the Toyo Kisen Kaisha in America, Mr. within a reasonable compass of anything from sa interpleader action to a Cabinet (Continued at foot of next Column.)
of State for Ireland, have won distincts 63 shirts, 63 handkerchiefs, Clark was in New York with Mr. S
tion in other walks of life.
monters, 25 pairs of knee caps, 11 pairs RODERICK RANDOM.- of mittens and 2 Balaclava helmets.
Asano, president of the T.K.K, when the latter purchased the Korea and the Siberia
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