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HO GKONG WAR CHARITIES. ST. DUNSTAN'S HOME FOR BLIND, ED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.
ITO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG
DAILY PAROR."
Sia, I attach for the favour of publication a short article giving some dotale which may assist to bring home to Hongkong, the kind of work being done by the St. Dunstan's Home for Blinded Soldiers and Bailors, with a note of the extent to which Hongkong has so far *been enabled, to help this Institution in carrying out our national obligations.
Il is proposed to continue articles of the game lature covering in turn all the objects which Hongkong has assisted and desires to nesist, with the object of keep ing subscribers as closely in touch an may be with the precise uses to which
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 1917.
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE OBSERVANCE OF LENT. [
FTC THE KOITUS OF THE ““ZÖNGKONG DAILY PESUS??].
Si-Your correspon lant, Mr. Trevor Channer, has made a mistake, In his letter he says I sincerely hope alt of us who are proud to name ourselves as members of the Holy Catholic Church we may at this sad time pour out our souls on behalf of our valiant sons who are fighting for the peace and goodwill Christ came on Earth to bring
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TRADE OF HONGKONG. MORE ANIMATION WANTED.
The following statistics have been taken from the fornightly price current and market report of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.
DAN OPIUM,
The stocks on the 22nd ins were 330 cheses of Faina opium, 110 of Benares, 1703 of Malwa, and 35 Persian and Tur- kish. The exports during the interval to Shanghai etc., have been 61 chesta of Patna 24 of Benares of Malwa and Forsian and Turkish. In uncertified bf stocks on Bengal opinm, the balance the sand ingt, was 81 of Patna and 133 of parea. No oping was boiled by Glow- ernment monopoly during the interval
C.R.C. DEFEAT UNIVERSITY.
The Chinese Recreation Club created e big surprise in local cricket circles on Baturday by defeating a strong Univer. eity team Batting Erst, the University, with the exception of Marley and Ponsonby Fane, made an unusually bad show Marley opened his shouldoza at once, and had scored two sixes, placing a a ball in the pavilion, before he was splendidly caught to the outfield. Faced with 86 runs the CRC commenced in a most unpromising manner, but eventually a Hew Fan and Ho Wing Kin made a C.R. O. were in a winning position. They and, and before they were separated the
The Feathers n market has been fairly went on to win by 40 runs. A feature of the University innings was the fielding of active during the fortnight, but there haa the C.R.C., no less than six of the Unibeen only a small business passing in batsmen being caught, Scores Galangal, but the Cessin Oil ingrket hne Ginger
There has been, no business in
UNIVERSITY. Ponsonby Fane, b Ho Wing Kin 24
been easier, with nothing doing. No 820 Kwong. hit wicket, b
biminess has been done in Casa Oil, the Kin
market being work. The same may be of Star Aniseed. There is no change ckey Unot report in the dull condition of the
If Mr. Channer would refresh hit memory by occasionally fooking at the Bible, he would learn that Christ him sell said, "I do not come to give peace
Aert to the world, but a sword. Yours truly,versity batsm
ANOTHER CATHOLIC.
HM. Dockyard, February 24th, 1817:
CHAMPKIN
their Funds are put, and to stimulateY what abould be by far the most valuable PRESENTATION TO CAPTAIN form of subscription to the War Chari- ties--the monthly subscription. Sub- scriptions of any amount, however smail, are acceptable; and if the community individually or by misscs, or in what ever shape may be convenient, will
most support the dden of making subscrip tions regularly it may be safely pro- phosed that the total reached will soon Burprise those who have shared in making
it up.
In view of his approaching marringe, Capt. Champkin, of the Calcutta, Rifes, and attached to "A" Company, Hong kong Volunteer Reserves, was recently prosented by the Company with a hand- some gold watch, suitably inscribed,
He
The presentation was made on behalf of the Company by Sergt. Major F. L Cooke, who, in the course of a few re- minika, said the Company made the pre- The monthly subscription does not sentation as a token of esteem and imply that the same amount must be appreciation for the valuable services
rendered by Capt. Champkin. paid every month, without variation or (Capt. Champkin) had always taken a reduction, if subscribers will give what great interest in the Company since he they can afford to give month by month, had been attached to it, and they all wished him a ∙∙long and happy married instead of waiting for that vague period lack "when I can put up something really sair he had endeavoured at all times to In returning thanks, Capt. Champkin decont,” that “something decent" will place his men in the same footing as him. be found to have accumulated with the self with a due regard to tact and dis- loss of it hardly felt; while the comcretion. He hoped to be in charge of
paratively regular support that it will be possible to give to the object selected will greatly increase the value of every dollar subscribed, dy ory That there is room for the effort of which the Colony is capable needs no demonstration the article on St Dunstan's and the others to follow will, "It is noped, serve towards keeping some and phare of the need for such effort constantly fresh in
indYours faith fully,
E. B. HALLIFAX, Hon. Sco., War Charities Committer.
ST. DUNSTAN'A HOSTEL FOR BLINDED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
them for a long time yet, and felt suro that they would all do their best to he as much credit to him as they evidently considered he was to them.
"The great idea of the work here is to make the men feel they will be indepen- dent beings again.
B.
foley. J Wong, b. Un
GE.
K
Brayshay
J. D. Wright, e Mok Hing, b Ho
Wing
Kin
A, do Souza, c and b Yew Man
Tsun
AH Bumjahr,
Man Tsup
Ching, b Yow
30
A. G Warren, b Yew Man Teun G.. Hall, e Ching, b Yew Man Taun) W. Gitting, b Ho Wing Kin D. P. Dixon, not out
Extras
Total
Bowling Analys
Hạ Wing Kin " 105 Un How Fan
·3%
6
48
Yew Man Tsun
4
Wong Po Keung, run out ....... Wei Lee Son, b Dixon
Yew Man Tsua, e de Souza,
Dixon
Ng Ste Yuen, b Brayshay Geo, Lee, Ponsonby Fans, b
Dixon
Un How Fan, e Dixon,
shay
Ho Wing Kin, not out
H. Ching, e and b Marley A. Kew, run out
J. Wong, b Brayshay Mok Hing, run ous
Extras
Total Bowling
K. Brayshay
DP Dixon
G. E. Marley
Ng Sze Kwong
34
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KOWLOON CC. «. A MILITARY ELEVEN.
In this house, which is an annexe wo have 25 men, all training as Mas- soura, and it is wonderful how they manage for themselves; some one 15 M always at hand in case they are unable In this match, played at King's Park to manage, but we do try not bu, do too, on Saturday, the Military won easily by much for them. I have been with those 43 runs and two wickets Torchew men nearly 3 months and we can't vers Pearce made 33, Wyatt 28, and Scott honcatly say that blindness has mede 20, while Scolt also took 4 wickets for them, unhappy, they are subject to ter- 4 runs. For the lasers W. H. Stapleton rible fits of depression, but when these made 38, and F. Travers took 3 wickets: Pas, it is sometimes very difficult to for 2 runs. The scores were Militory realise we are working amongst blinded 138 for 9 wickets Kowloon,95 men, and they are so cheery and deter- mined to make the best of existing circumstances of eating
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
K.S.LL. HEFC
(Organised by Sir Arthur Pearson) The Hongkong War Charities have subscribed £1,969,136 to St. Dunstan's Hostel, of which £1,500 has been allocat ed by the Excutive Committee and the remainder represents ear-morked subscrip tions. The Donations of the Hongkong I was nursing in this house for d War Charities to the above fund have been commemorated
(.) By the setting up of a Memorial Tablet in the Hall of the National Institute for the Blind, and (b) By the naming of a bed at St. Dunstan's Hostel The Hongkong Bed, together with a suitable in
ription such Stalker an opening The following is an extract from a letter received by a member of the Exe-
week last August when our men were This match took place on the Club on leave and I had & men straight in Ground, on Saturday, before a fairly from hospital; three were youngsters large crowd It was an important one 19-21 years of age, and it came as & for the Clab, as a wit for then put them pleasant shock to them to learn that they into the final for the Hongkong League would ever be able to do things for themselves again; especially when they found they could find their way about and it just shows how very valuable our men,
The play was tame for a- time, the Club having rather the best of the open- ing exchanges but seldom looking very Robinson, who made a big effort, but
cutive Committee from one of the sisters and necessary the work done there is to finished by Pyton brought oft several
. fof the net
gaven
a chance by Henu, sent
the kick, put it yards bebin
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it estimated in All at about 250,000 sacks, of which the |greater portion consists of Japanese Milled Flour Local prices: American Fatent, 31.50. American Cut off, $3.60; American Straight, 83.95, Shanghai Flour, $33/40; Japanese 2nd Fatent, 82.95.
The American Market is strong, and prices are advancing.
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“OUR LITTLE BIT SOCIETY.”
the ball into the side.
Pritcharde who is working at St. Dunstan's Hostel:
I think there are just about 200 of very fine clearances, and once “I heard a couple of weeks ago that Roera and men here now and another saved with Stalker and Walker bosh you were rather interested in the work very hig annexe is being opened after almost in the gual-mouth. Stalker ap being done at St. Dunstan's and that you Christmas for over 150 men. At present, peared to be off form, several times ob would like to know something of its St. Dunstan's has two annexes, this one taining nice passes when unmarked, only "work. But
to lose them again by being too Entry into St. Dunstan's is entirely and another small house near by two slow in clearing. The Shropshires wick
convalescent houses at Brighton and voluntary on the part of the men, and Torquay and one at Blackheath up the running for a bit and Peplow only & very small number have refused of the three bookleta I enclose the ball behind. Machin got going but was the to become inmates; of course the loss is 1018 Report of St. Dunstan's is such a pulled up by Dickie, while Clayton again theirs, as residenco here teaches the men such an important thing, that to be blind very true and plain statement of what is brought off some every ne clearances.
being accomplished that I hardly know The
Club
then had a does not necessarily mean being uses how to better it. All I know is that to score, but Walker put rather weakly fair opportunity to less to themselves and a burden to others one who has worked here all these behind. Machine got through the Club Everything about St. Dunstan's is months it is a wonderful work, and most defence but missed the goal Vaughan arranged to teach them confidence in of the men realise the very great debt stopped a rush by Robison but was com The following letter, has been received themselves, for instance, the Entrance they owe to Sir Arthur Pearson and pelled to concede a corner, and Robins by Lady May — Hall is covered with carpets except where St. Dunstans, and their opinion is that
DEAR MADAI wish to thank you and the were not combisine directly their feet leave the linoleum Arthur Fearton-being blind himself; so all well although having most of the the pared of tobaco for the patients in patha they know they are wrong; the thoroughly understanding what is neces play, Williams appeared to be a magnet, asme idea is carried out in the grounds, and it is really wonderful how soon the sary for their happiness and welfare, and and, every time a Club player kicked, the this Clearing Station It arrived to-day
ball
and will be very much appreciated. semed to go to him, with the rape believe we have also received, some a whole they are suspicious and jealous All the men learn Braille writing when we come to work here we are warn the opposite direction. Black brought and reading, also typewriting, and most od of those failings and to make allow down an opponent somewhat heavily, and Eden of the men pass the recognised tests in ances for them. If there is anything I
free kick was awarded the Shropshires those subjects. A
can tell you that would be of interest Lt was of an use to them, however, and, "The profession taught is Massage to you please let me know and I will do kick for the Club, put in a good shot shortly afterwards, Stalker, taking & free Of course only the suitable men are my best, but it is very difficult to put which narrowly missed the good. An off advised to take this up; on completion on paper the wonderful atmosphere of side stopped the soldiers in their oppo of their training they obtain posta in the place and the men in it."nents goalmouth, while at the other end Military Hospitala, at very good salaries. Other very appreciative letters have an effort by Stewart let Walker through, It is very hard work for the men and been received of which the following are but Clayton cleared before a shot could recovered, however, and continued play- they take exactly the simo course as extracts
be made. Braddock looked dangerousing amid applause from the stand. The sighted massours and qualify in a year, From the Secretary of St. Dunstans. but was given offside, and the play was reat seemed to have pat new life into provided that there are no delays owing It is very generous of this Charity transferred to the other end again, hum, for, taking a nice pass on the run, to illness or return to hospitals for fur Fund to help the blinded Boldiers and There was no score when the interval he carried the hall well up the field, ther operations Boot Sailors in this practical way, and I hope arrived sing the Shropshires went fishing with a well-placed seatre, which
As trades Poultry Farming, Boot that you will accept our thanks for your On resuming, the Shropshires went Walker neatly converted. The Repairing, Fibre Mat-making Basket kind offices in this matter er away well, and for a time their forwards tried Work and Carpentry are bought, also From Sir Arthur Pearson
ably supported by the halved kept the tried hard to avert defeat, Williams at
bentre-half Net-bag making we
no goale were forthcoming. Walker. Telephone. has been learnt, and one to wish to help us in this practical way the Club for tested. After a time at the other end, again put in a good It is very good indeed of this Fund Club defence very busy, but Goldenberg real working particularly hard, man, an engineer by trade, learnt diving in what we are doing here for the benefit was twice stopped when he looked das Shropshire defender Stalker took the
got going and Stalker
whot, but the ball was handed en route and has found employment with a firm of the brave fellows who have lost their gerous. From a lusty kick by Williams, resulting penalty kick, but shot wide, doing that work for the Admiralty sight at the Front, and I trust that you Machiu got the ball and manoeuvred his much
Beyond the actual training of the will be able to convey to them no way between the Club back Goldenberg porters There was no further
the delight of the soldiers sup- scoring: is that of the After Care Department for is helpfulde tanks for however, was on the alert, and ran out by Clab
winners by one goal which special purpose monies have been
and cleared McTavish, accepting nice to mil this kindly
Davies. Teams :— from Stalker, next came to the fore
Clayton and
learn their way about. Also the difficulties they work under that it was generally sent well away bandages from your Society, through sirs.
men, a very important branch of the work
Also from Sir Arthur Pearson :
Wag never severely
With many thanks for your kindness. Believe me, Yours truly,
v
(88) H. E. HOLMAN, Col, January, 15th, 1017: |0.C. No, 6 Casualty Clearing, Station.
ear marked so that the men will never hope that you will allow me to and was stenying himself to shoot, when Vaughan Morris, and Hear
aat during their lives and some one make myself the mouthpiece of the Henn ran across and saved at the expense Braido, Machin, Pritchards, will always be responsible for them, and gallant mon who will so materially beno of a corner, Clemo, who rarely plays Peplow
Jones and
for seeing that the trailes they have learnt are being followed in suitable places and conditions,
«Continued at foot of neat column.)
it by this generosity and offer through without managing to get himself more or
you to the Committee of the Hongkonglass seriously hurt, got injured and Goldenberg, Black and Dic
War Charities Fund an expression of caused a stoppage of play. He soon their cordial thanks.??
(Continued at foot of neat Uolumn.)
Clemo
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