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FAREWELL TO THE “MEN. FOR THE FRONT:0
A HEARTY - SEND OFF! TO SHE HONGKONG CONTINGENT.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 19TH, 1917.
battle for justice and right, which are honour-do utter the last few words of bound to prevail for
Right is Right, since God is And Right is bound to win.
God,
To doubt would be disloyalty, To falter would be sin
ST. GEORGES DAY CELEBRATION.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS 20*
public farewell to the men who are guing to the front. I cannot help feeling-and I have no doubt the feeling la shared by the bulk of this audience that this i SIR,May I suggest that the Irish and an decasion which ought to have been Welsh people.resident, in the Colony, be bear.) Nevertheless, it has come at last,
Hongkong's send-off to the Volunteer (Cheers.), Te fight with such idesa as an celebrated eighteen month ago,(Heard to co-operate in the celebration
Contingent for active service in the great var was characterised by a warmth and cathusiasm worthy of the occasion,
imes, The menu was printed on cards bearing an appropriately military design, the work of Mr. B. W. Bird, architect,
and wins, follows:-
Fried Sale
Oxtail Soup..
a
inspiration is a noble mission, gentlemen, and rest assured that posterity, will owes great debt of gratitude to the youth of Britain, in these critical days (Cheers.) We shall watch your movements with the keenest interest. (Hear, hear). That some of you will attain distinction in the
us we feel assured--(cheers) and on the consummation of your efforts we will wel- come you back with such a Hongkong tiger as would drown the last echo of the battlefield (
battlefield. (Cheers), Your Excel, leney and gentlemen, I ask you to drink, with musical hongara and every possible enthusiasme, the health of our departing guests.
The toad, was honoured, with the utmost enthusiasm, the company engaging in lustily singing “ For they are jolly good fellows."
The Chairman intimated that the Hongkong, Club had, kindly thrown open their doors to their guests, up till an early hour in the morning, irrespective of whether they are members of the Club or not. (Applause)
rightly or wrongly, as the cuso may be-
own
THE MORE THE MERRIER.
BACING IN WAR TIME.
[TO THE EDITOR OF ** THE BONGHONG
.: DAILY ·PRESS.*
INTIMATIONS
LANE,
CRAWFORD & Co.
JUST "RECEIVED:
ANGLO-ORIENT
SEAMLESS REVERSIBLE
CARPETS AND RUGS.
WEABING SURFACES INSTEAD OF ONE
in CHARMING COLOURINGS and DESIGNS.
THEY ARE. OF.
BRITISH
MANUFACTURE
BOTH
and wo role that it has come, but it of St George's Day 1 These communities must not be forgotten that already from are not sufficiently large to permit of this Colony there have gone Home on the same mission close upon 300 men, them making any organised attempt to DINNER IN HONGKONG HOTEL:
(Cheers.) Comparisons are odious, but, celebrate their own antional days, and The celebration began with a dinner in
lest exception should be takon to the face they might like to join with the English- that we are entertaining a contingent the Hongkong Hotel, where upward of
to night so that we did not entertain at any rate for the year, when the main one hundred gentlemen sat down a simple
any previous contingent, let it be explain object of any celebration decided bus enjoyable repost in keeping with the field and come back with decoration, toed that that was entirely, due to force of must necessarily be to raise funds for
circumstances. In the first placo, the first contingent went home largely in driblets war purposes. The advantages to be and were soteriained privately. In the derived from such an arrangement would second place, the responsible authorities far outweigh, I think, any sentimental thought it desirable that no public re objection that might be raised to it on the forene, should be made to their depar- ground that the festivities would lose ture, and therefore there was no demon-their special significance. After all it is Tartare Sauce:
stration such as this Colony would have most important in these times to show deemol fitting in the circumstances that we are all members of one great Fillet of Chicken and Trafies..
Therefore, we wish at the outset to as might the hemel van reopensipe The make themselves for ciate the names of those who have gone certain parts of the programme, whatever i MO Ranst Saidio of Lamb
before with those whom we are entertain- ing to-nigit. (Applause.) Without any their national dres, and Bruns their or Omelette en Surprise.
false sentiment I can say to those who emblems and incidentally do a very great are leaving us There is not one in deal towards gathering in a substantial Dessert:
this gathering who does not envy you financial harvest. I commend the sug Coffee,... The Chief Justice, Sir W. Rees Davies
from the bottom of his heart (Hear, gestion to the consideration of the meet heat, and applause:) There are many idg on Monday afternoon. Yours, etc., picaided, and was supported on his right
have already cleared their names from who are detained here unavoidably, who by his Excellency, Major-General. F
any auspicion of reluctance to go Home Ventris, the Hen, M.. E. H Sharp,
in order to Sght theje country's battles KC Mr. C. Montague Ede, Commander
there are others whose health will not Beckwith, R.N., Mr. Justice Gompertz,
permit them to go, but the hearts of all the Don. Mr. C. E. Anton, and Mr. H.
are with you who are going to take n To response to an almost aniversal de sharp in the greatest war that has evor Sin, I had not intended troubling you Green: and, on the left, by Commodore
mand,
beou known in the history of the world. further, but I How fnd it rather too Bandeman, It.N., the Right Rev. the
You go to show that Right must triumph difficult to refrain from pointing out the "Ma LN Murphy replied on over Might, that treaties cannot be fact that Silver Bullet utterly fails Lord: Bishop of Victoria, the Hou, Mrbehalf of the Guests. Be anid-- trampled upon, that small nations cannot to realise the enormous difference between HE Fallock, K.; Hon. Mr. P. HI do not know why I should be asked to be crushed, that defenceless, women and Great Britain
her little children, cannot be brutally murdered in Hongkong and her
Colony of Holyak, Mr. F. A. Loughlin, Colonel reply to the toast or how I am to make a cold out loud and son, that all The speech of Mr. Lloyd George to Currie, B.G.A., and Dr. Moore. The speech, as up to a few hours ago I was that has been built up by common con which he refers was addressed to an SQUARES, CORRIDOR, HEARTH, croupiers were
the Hon Mr. Claud under the impression that I was coming scht for the regulation of warfars on ssembly of British subjects in the home- land Such a specen could not be Severn, C.M.G., (Colonial Secretary) and here as a host. When I found I was to impunity, and that everything associated delivered here to others than those of SOFA AND BEDSIDE RUGS. Lieut. Higby, H.K.R.V.
British nationality, who form a very be a guest I could not do any work, and with what has grown to be known as
amall percentage of the
population. now I cannot speak, (Laughter.) But, stroyed now and for ever for the future otherwise have contributed to whom
Prussian militarism must be utterly de-Most of the persona
would not gentlemen, 1 think we are rather lucky peace of the world. (Cheers.) Further, referred in my first letter, in getting away, even after a period of we envy those who are leaving us because who are
are in the two years and eight months. (Hearing scenes of thi titanic struggle. him to be a British subject) had he they are going to participato in the clos have been Silver position as would
Bullet (assuming. hear.) As a sample, twenty-five men in (Applause) I do not say that the warrbsided, say, in Japan at the time of her our office wanted to go, and out of these is already von, but I do say that the 1st war. He would not then have owed end is now in sight. (Applause.), I be này duty to contribute towards the war twenty-five only two have heen released.lieve there are men among those going funds of Japan. Neither, as a tem I feel that we who are going have under Home now who may have the honour of Horary resident in Canton, does he now taken a great responsibility, and we shall marching into Berlin. (Cheers.) It may we say duty to contribute towards the even be that they will not be com discharge it to the best of our ability pelled to fight their way there, for 1 Appinase. You who are not able to go believe the day is not far distant when rely upon us, and we shall endeavour to march there unmolested the enemy will be glad to allow the Allies | merit your coffidence now that we have (Cheers.) May that day bo soon! The got what we wanted (Applause) I world is sick to death of this weltor and would just ask you to drink another waste of blood and human life, but we Britial people are more determined toast the health of our Hosta.
This toast was owo cathusiastically pledged.
The following were the guests: Allan, Dr Dalmakoy May, G T Bispoker, F. DA McCann, J. B.
Miskin, G. Mitchell, E. J. R. Moore, Dr.
Brand. R. A.
Bravo, A. 0.
Brutum, G. K. Hali
Chapman, A., F. Chockman, A. G. Cocks, E. 0.
G. E.
Groucher, N. V. Ac Cullen, Cuthill, England, J. C Farmer, W. R. Fyfe, A. A. Green, H Greenhill, L. 8. Hegarty, H. G
Nuri B. R.
M. J.
Murphy, L. N. Mycocks, C. Purves, D. J. Railton, M. L Robinson, G. A.... Robson, W. HORS, L Rosser, A. J, W. Sewell, G. W
Crowther
Taylor H
Jones, F. 1.
Watkins, C Lerfestes F. P.
West, E Macdonald, A.G.M. Whyte, L. M Mapon. Fairbrother Toung, A.
After dinner, the Chairman; proposed **The King, which was pledged with enthusiasm, the company joining, jo sieg, ing the National Anthem.
(Cheers.)
Loutenant Higby was also called on, and contented himself with saying-Iain most sorry I am not going with you.
At the suggestion of the Chairman the company joined in singing Auld Lang Syne," after which an adjournment was made to the Theatre Royal.
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fact that the holding of the rece Race Meeting was the cause (as it was being obtained from persons who would honed and expected it would be) of furds not have other raise contributed, is, there fore very far from being evidence that those who do ove a duty to Great Britain have not done, and are not doing, their "hit."Yours, etc.,
C. D. WILKINSON. Queen's Road, Hongkong, March 10th THE IMPORT RESTRICTIONS. IN GREAT BRITAIN,
[To
THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG
DAILY PRESS.??-15
HIR, We have lately had some enquir its from China and the
m effect as follows: N
If one is returning home, and is desirous of taking with him his house- hold silver, and gold ornaments or ornaments, all of which have been in Chinese or Japanese ware, or other use, pan these be taken to a home port. free, or are they now taxed?
than over mich day that passes that we will not relinquish this struggle until it 15 made impossible for any such war to occur ngam. (Applause.) We owe it to the sacred dead, while bonge lic bleach ing on the battle fields of France and to make sure that their sacrifices will other parts of the far-flung battle line,
hot have been in vaju. (Chbers) Hong kong testifen to-day that this is her de termination equally with the rest of the - Empire, (Cheen.) I will not detain you, gentlemen, with a lengthy speech
cause I do no wish to interfern was wish to dwell too much upon the serious tha enjoyment provided, and we do not side of such a venture as this, but I and them for whom I speak wish to assure you from the bottom of our hearts, with all sincerity and in very truthy that,
We have to say that all household goods where you win honour-ze we believe you which have been in domestic use for a we are certain you will Hongkong will brought into this country free providing Willand add lustre to your name as period of not less than a year can be
share in that honour and lustre. (Ap- the owner makes a worn declaration to plause). And if you should fall or suf- that effect. H. M. Customs have forms fer, and lie wounded on a bed of pain, for this purpose, as per specimes enclosed we, wish you to remember in your hour If the goods do not accompany the of agony that Hongkong shares it with owner as his baggage, but shipped you. (Applause) Hongkongs nut given cargo, the Bill of Lading issued by the hide our felings deep within our hearts as containing Persial and household to displays of emotion, we are apt to Steamship Co. must describe the packages and expose unly a surface expression to elects only Articles, such ar
furniture, those who come and go, but beneath all chinn, etc are admitted under the above separately feeling that occasionally breaks forth described on the Bill of Lading. These this there is a depth and sincerity of devription, and must not be above the surface, and this mosting Particulars derived from our actual ex- an, instagee of this. In the annals of Perience will donbiless be of interest to
many of your readers-Yours faithfully. the Colony this night will long rank as one to be inmembered. (Applause.) In
HENRY S KING & CO. 65, Cornhill, London, February 1st. the name of the Colony I wish you God- spend, good fuck, and au revoir SOLDIERS AND SAILORS ON (Cheers)
Mr. F. A. Loughlin, in response to calls for a speech, said--I have done nothing at all to merit this honour. I have been told to do what I have done. Most of the The Chairman afterwards proposed credit is due to Mr. Miskin, He has Our Quests,” and, in doing so, said done a great deal for the movement. Your Excellency, my Lord Bishop, (Applause.) I am sorry I cannot go with and gentlemen, I am not going to you I am told I am half-blind laugh inflict upon you anything like a lengthy ter) but I am perfectly sure I could see spech. There are greater attractions enough to hag & Hun or two (Laughter.) elevhere, and I know we are all longing I hope the lot of you will do that to participate in the enjoyment about to Be furnished to us by the Bandman Opera Company. I deem it a great honour to be the spokesman of Hongkong mon, in bidding god-speed to our guests to-night, and in conveying our hearty good wishes to them in the venture which they have dertaken. (Cheers.) Gentlemen, you are setting out on a noble pilgripage to During the proceedings the orchestra help in the final task of crushing for of the Hongkong Hotel discoursed & pro ever, the most barbarous foe of freedom gramme of music, which included a aum and of civilisation. I use the words ber of popular choruses, in which the **final task "-advisedly, as our ultimate company joined with great beartiness. is now abeclutely assured. ENTERTAINMENT IN THEATRE (Cheers.) The vide has turned “ the Howing tide is with u? ”—and you, gen- tlamen, will come in on the crest of the ware. (Cheers.) The list of guests is entertainment took place in the Theatre Royal, at which there was an attendance indeed significant. It is representative, I think, of all interests in the Colony of some 400 or 500. The function took
At the close the audience joined in The large commercial houses are repre- the form of a smoking concert, the heartily singing "Auld Lang Syne" and God Save the King" Thus ended a sented to a remarkable extent, Medicine auditorium being arranged with tables, demonstration of goodwill and good wishes S1B-This morning (and a Sunday, takes its plaze; law is also represented round which were seated hosts and gursts, which will lang. lire, in the memories of tvo) traveller, by the Peak Tram had the and, na que who loves the field of athletics, The interior of the Theatre was gaily all privileged to participate in its edifying spectacle of seeing two of His For the success which attended the Majesty's Petty Officers turned out of I am glad to see that so many of the men decorated with flags, bunting and pot entire proceding thanks are chlefy dus the central part of the car and told to who are offering their Barvices are con Plante, a prominent feature being a to Mr. C. HP Hay, who had very little go to the back seat. As it happened, nocted with all forms of athletics in this huge Union Jack, which was hung from time in which to make the arrangements ladies and gentlemen were copying
(Cheora.) Gentlemen, depend the flee" to the centre of the stage. The entertainment was provided by the upon it that the prowess that stands a may go well in the cricket feld, the foot- Bandman Opera Company, who arranged ball field, and various other spheres of at short notice an enjoyable vaudeville aport, will stand him in good stead is programme which contained several items the field of batsle, (Chcors:) You re especially appropriate to the occasion and member the remarkable words of the met with a very cordial reception, encorce great Duke of Wellington that the being frequent hattle of Waterloo was won on the play- ing fields of Eton." (Cheers.) If I were The Hon. Mr. P. K. Holyoak, in an asked to suggest to you a watchword for interral in the proceedings, briefy ad your venture, I would say that it should be dressed the guests. He said As the Imperium et libertar for country and representative on the Legislative Council tresdom. This is a war weged for free of the commercial community of Hong dom and to uphold the rights of small kong, from which the contingent we are nations against Prussian tyranny and a entertaining to-night is drawn, I have Bendish | hypocrisy. (Cheers.) It is a the kaumur-and · sstaem it a very great
Colony.
THE COLONY'S
GOD-SPEED":
The audience then sang For they aro jolly good follows"
and worked extremely hard.
CORRESPONDENCE.
** HOT AIR-SEASON?"-
[TO THE DITOR OF THE ** HONGKONG-
DAILY, PRESS,
THE PEAK TRAMS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG
most of the four front seats and the one [scab at the back, the remaining two back seats being filled with Chinese. The central portion of the car was absolutely fempty Mr. Clarke, of the General Managere, happened to be on the câr and funkeld the action of the Ticket Collector. aturally, there in a rule, Jaw, ordinance, ate probibiting soldiers and sailors from B1R,-Wo endorse the remarks made by being the central part of the car and Anonymous,"" 's mudar date of the 8th the waiting-rooms, and it is, spparent y, jõsk,, and, in pursrange of hop scheme, wa rigidly, upheld, #hereas the rule about would suggest the following fines for the "spoking in the central part of the car efforts which appear in today's imus, is broken darly state namely
B. James (not “Bou--***
jamin Benjamin James
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This
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We are, air Yours faithfully,
REFRIGERATORE.
I would imggest that the rule be imme distely reminded or, if the Directors sti}}
| think it moscenery to keep such en offen- sive rule in forcë, to hake the seats of the eleer so marked to prevent soldiers or
nilors froin placing themselves in su invicions position-Yours faithfully,
G. TISDALLK Hongkong 11th March, 1917
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