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ST. GEORGE'S DAY, APRIL 23RD, 1917;
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The Hon, Treasurer of the Alice Hospital Affiliated Memorial acknowledges with thanks the following donations to the funds of the Hos pitais: W. G. Humphreys & Co.,
;-
ELIJAH."
It was a happy thought to mark Good Friday with the performance of a selec-
tion from Mendelssohn's famous oratorio, "Elijah." The theme and the musio of
understandings supposed to underlie the Hon, Sir C. P. Chater. C. M.G.. $50 the masterpiece afe peculiarly appro
performance was deservedly a groa success, the large cathedral being filled to commerce is & Co., 880; Shewan, Tomes & Co., $50;riate to the Eastertide festival. The creditable. It was the most ambition Civilisa Varmichael & Clark, $50; Gibb, Living overflowing. The rendering was highly warfare directed against markind; the Peninsular and Orienta: 38. Co., 850;
effort of the kind that has been made it challenge is to all nations,
Hongkong.Through unavoidable delas tion itself is seemingly in the balance."tone & Co., 800; Bradley & Co., 850,
Notice is given in the Gazette that no
in getting copion of the work from Home That America has been slow to come to this conclusion, which Great Britain. reached in August, 1014, does not make permits can be issued for the shipment of her conversion any the less gratifying dutiable liquors or tobacco ng shipa' stores, Her example is likely to be followed by unless (1) The application for such there was not time to prepare for a com The thoroughly representative. The chorus tobacco or (9) China and by the Latin-American Reperauit is signed by the master or agent of ploto presentation of the oratorio, bu
particularly were and publics, notably Brazil, in the souther the ship to which it is desired to supply the selections given were well chosen and portion of which the Germans holl such liquors ar considerable interests. It is by no mean application is accompanied by a written autabering 112 voices, gang with preci by modulation of power. They wore improbable, however, that the chief effe order from the master or agent of such sion, maintained a well-balanced toni heard to most advantage in the opening of America's action will be seen in Get ship. Ship's stores include passengers' throughout, many tealf. Despite the methods whion baggage and any other form of expert, not successful interpreting shades of meaning
public'
At the Hongkong Police Reserve chorus, Help, Lord, and in Thanks are employed by the Government for
suppressing
Mr. A J aihlato misleadog and
~hine Gun Section of of religious fervour. The soloists, also, Dalle abio took the solos apportioned have spoken in ominous tones. One tish or Saturday evening Sergt. W. Fbo to God," which embody the extremes
a handsome silver surgit acquitted themselves well. inscribed, on the occasion of his anto Elijel, was successful, his rich, Deputy demanded the creation of a cou-
State,
The rose bowle being well suited to the while stitutionai democratic
proaching marriage. another said: "We regard a Republic
intercourse of the The present Douglas. S.S. Co., $50; Lane, Crawford German warfare
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Nor BY EXPENSIVE
WORLD-WIDE ADVERTISING,
shown on the ship's manifest.
ST. GEORGE'S DAY.
• a tenor as an inevitable development in Ger- which had been subscribed for by fellow-requirements of the numbers selected.
members of the gun team, was handed Mr. C. Edgeumbe's poweTH many History is marching with soven to Sergt. Ford by Mr. T. F. Hough were well tested by his solus and sa came The German people are (AS.P.R.), who, in a few well-chosen out of the ordeal successfully. Thy other league boota. incredibly patient. The Reichstag must
words, wished the recipient, on behalf soloists were Mrs. Galloway (who had the of his section, health, wealth, happiness trying solo Hear ye, Israel ''), Miss have a voice in the conclusion of alli- onces, treatics of peace, and declarations and prosperity in his new life. Sergt. Scott, the Hon. Mr. Claud Severa, C.M.G., and Mrs. Hill (who had the gem. of war." That is the spirit, which
Ford suitably responded.
of the oratorio, Rest in the Lord, President Wilson's words are calculated
allotted to her), and all fulfilled their so foster, and, although we can well
parts with success. The duets, quartettes, believe that they have been extensively find bound to
and double quartetten were rendered with censored, they are
the same good qualities that marked the their way in time to the ears which
chorus work. A very successful render- they are intended to reach. The Ger-
ing of the spirited epilogue. to."St. man people will remember, when in the
George," and the singing of the National near future the sacrifices which they are called upon to make become too heavy
Anthem brought the proceedings to a to be borne, that America feels no enmity towards them, but has taken up arms in “ opposition to an irresponsible Govern- ment, devoid of the considerations of humanity and right, which is running amok. As soon as they realise that in
ineered by any member of the Crew of the whiff 20 MARIN HOT for CA. S. WATSON & order to rid themselves of their present
above vessel.
Hongkong, 4th April, 1917,
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HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I have fram Toby's data severed my connection with MA FxG SRV, and that ho has no authority to Sign my name or to collect accounts due in respect of my Busines Dated Hongkong. 31st March, 1817.
J. CAER CLARK, Architect and Surveyor.
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HONGKONG 9PE AFRIL, 1917.
AMERICA AT WAR.
い
Tms entry of the United States of America into the war on the side of the Entente Powers ma doubly sure the triumph of the force which sra fighting for civilisation, for it places at their dia posal buge additional resources in mon, money, and materials. The enthusiasm, however, with which the Entente Powers have welcomed the latest necession to their ranks is due not so much to the material advantages which it promises as to the proof which it furnishes to the world of the righteousness of their cause. That a peace-loving nation, which, since the sinking of the Lusitania nearly two years ANY EUROPEAN, Non-Aristie or Indian RATES ARRANGED FOR A desiring to leave the Colony should apply ago, has striven by the exercise of the In person the CENTRAL POLICE STATION most extraordinary forbearance to avoid botwned the hours of 9 AM. to
to 1 P.M. and 2P.M. being drawn into the vortex of the war, (1) To Make an EDUCATIONAL PRO Ped will be required to produse
Appurarity
produce Pass- should finally be forced against its will to take up arms in delence of its tights All persons with wrtain exceptions who remain in the Colony for more than 7 days cannot fail profoundly to impress the
re required to Register themselves under the neutral nations. REGISTRATION OF PERSONS ORDIN ANCE 1916.
show them how to strengthen their position under these Policies.
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR ITS
CELEBRATION..
The arrangements which the Executive Committee have made for the celebration of St. George's Day, April 23rd, are us follow:-
In the morning the ladies throughout the Colony will sell St. George's badges.
In the afternoon there will be a Taney Fête and Café Chantant at the Volunteer
troubles they must first rid themselves of their rolers, who have been the cause of those troubles, we cannot doubt what their decision will be. Loyalty to the Hobenzollern dynasty, however thorough ly it may have been drilled into them, will not stand such a strain as that.well open at 3.30 p.m. Thus, by the irony of fate, a war which was designed by Germany to enslave the world will end in her own liberation.
eloge. Mr. J. W. White skilfully wielded the conductor's baton, and Mr. Denmau During the collection, which amounted Faller played the organ accompanimente to 1,048.55. the hymn Rock of Ages was sung. The proceeds from the per-
|Cross und Prisoners of War Funds The formance are to be devoted to the Red
following the programme:
¿
Chorus, Help, Lord "; Duet with Chorus,Lord, bow. Thine ear," Miss
Headquarters (by kind permission of Lieut. Col. Chapman and officers of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps), and on thạ Parade-ground adjoining there will be Side-shows, in which will be included a Cinematograph, Ventriloquist, Juggling
with all your bearts," Mr. C. Edgcumbe; and Fortunetoller, The Café Chantant. White and Mrs. Goldsmith; dir “If Double Quartet, "For He shall, give His Owen, The tickets for admittance to the Café
Miss Robson, Miss R. Moy Fung, Mrs. Chantant, including tea, are now on sale els charge. Miss Crees, Mrs. by ladies at $3 each; children, 81.
Cousins, Mrs. Stubbings, Mr. D. M. In the evening, as already announced,Goodall, Mr. J. W. White, Mr. G. H. La Shakespeareau Performance will be Piercy, Mr. E Bullock, Recit, and Air,
Mr. J. C. de Obaldin has been recognise! given in the Theatre Royal at 8.16. Mr. as Acting Consul for Peru-
W. Sinclair already has the arrange
Under the auspices of St. Peter's Churchments for this well in hand. The perfor. mance will close with the Epilogue from a picnic to Fanling is being held to Sir Edward Elgar's "Banner of St. The party will travel by the train leaving George, and other choral iteins rendered by a chorus of one hundred voices, under the supervision of Mr. Denman Fuller. Solections of music will be discoursed
Kowloon at 1:38 pm,
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Tickets for the Shakespearean per formance at the Theatre Royal of St.
Draw near all ye people," Mr. A. J England; Quartet, Cast thy burden. upon the Lord," Mrs. Edwards, Miss Sells Miss May, Mrs. Luke, Mr. G.
thrown,'
George's Day are being offered to the by the Band of the 74th Punjabis under L. White, Mrs Goldsmith, Mr. C. Edg
general public at 6 each; not 85 as stated, in error in our last isano.
H. E. the Governor has been pleased to appoint the Hon. Mr. F. H. Holyoak to be a member of the Committee to fix from time to time the maximum price for which any article of food may be sold by retail in the Colony
the baton of Bandmaster J. W. Christian,
LAST DUFAULT CONCERT.
The last concert of the Paul Dufault season takes place to-night at the Theatre Royal, as Mr. Dufault and bis Company sail tomorrow for Manila. For this last
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Platt, Mr. J. W. White, Mr. F. A Biden, Mr. C. R. Crispin Air, Woe unto them," Miss Scott; Recit., Air, and Chorus, O Lord, Thou hast over ," Mr. A. J. England and Mrs. Johnstone; Chorus, Thanks be to God ' Air, "Hear ys, Israel, Mrs. Galloway
Be not afraid "Quartet, Churas,
O come everyone that birsteth Miss cumbe, Mr., G. H. Piercy Air, “It is onough," Mr. A. J England Recit
See, now he sleepeth, Han, Mr. Cland Severn; Trio, Laft thine eyes," Mrs Owen, Mrs. Copsins, Mrs. Luke, Miss fclls, Miss B. Mow Fung, Mrs Stub- bings; Air," Orest in the Lord, Mrs Hill Recit Night falleth round me, Mr AJ England, Miss Scott and Mrs. Goldsmith; Quartet with Chorus, "Holy in God the Lord," Mra, Galluway, Mrs Johnstone, Miss Crees, Miss Robson, Mrs. concert programme of special interest Goldsmith, Mrs. Hill, Mrs Stubbings,
Mea: Hickling, has been prepared. Mr. Dufault's open-following are the names of the Isles The total rainfall last month was 2.670ing number will be the magnificent aria and gentlemen forming the chorus :--- Mesdames Bentley, Carter, Cossart, Cooper-Hunt, Edwards, Edmonds, Gal ins for nine days as registered at Royal Observatory; 3.13 inches on seven beus. Other songs by the tenor will in loway, W. M. Humphreys, Jonckheer daya as registered at the Botanical Gar- clude "Bird of Love Divine," Inter Jolinstone, Lander, McCubbin, Ogilvie Warden, Wynne, Young, Blackburn dens; 2.82 inches on five days at the Nos" (a ballad of the strongly Uramatic Owen, Stringer, Stark, A. G. Wright Matilda Hospital; and at the Police type), and Melisande In addition, there Cousing, Goodall, Goldsmith, Hickling Ere two French songs one Mandoline" Hill, Luke, Main, Stubbings, Soerters Station, Taipe, it was 3,07in, un 12 days.
by Debussy, and the other by Massenet and Taylor; the Misses Crees, Edking, Griffin, Goodall, Guggin, Hickie, Jack The Bishop of Victoria and the Rev. Mr. Dufault will close the programme Jennings A Lillie, H Lillie, Dione
a new song entitled "Peace May, McCubbin, Dorothy May, R. M Featherstone returned to the Colang on with
A. Robson, Richards, J. Rodger Stone, Friday evening. They have visited Hai Triumphal." The duet of the evening is Fung, L. Neare, A Petersen, Packham phong, Pakhoi, Lienchow, Shek Hong from Robin Hood." Miss Bindley's Stanley, Sectt, Sells, L. White, Witchell. Mol, Linglian Numheung, Nanning, items include the Polacca from "Mignon" Cooper, F. May and Williams; Masters
S. Martin, Deane, W. Hyde, Jack, Whi field, Brown and Howell; Messrs. Gre Wuchow and Canton, The Bishop held. The booking for to-night's concert will be A Martin, Frost, Thornhill, Barr, H. Davis, C. Edgeumbe, J. Freeman, D. M Goodall, 8. Hidden, A. B Hearne, H. conürmations at all the Church Mission at the Hongkong Hotel from acon
Hayward, G. Holloway, T. Hitt. E ary Society Stations.
Jones, F. C. Millington, GH. Flatt M. Railton, V. Stannard, J. Schnepe!,
the Sound an Alarm" Iron Judus Mecca
The Drawing-room Tea and Sale-of- Work in aid of the Prisoners-of-War Fund, arranged to take place on April If they should have 11th, between the hours of 3 and 6 pm, been in any doubt, hitherto, as to the at No. 3, University Path, wil be held instead. By kind permission of the motives which inspired the two groups of at the residence of Sir Charles. Eliot. The Peralty for con-compliance is Ane of Germany's conduct by President WILSON Oficer Commanding, te Band of the
will remove the scales from their eyes. 74th Punjabis wil attend.
Forms of Exgistration giving the particulars required may be obtained at the G.P.0, and all Police Stations.
exceeding $50.
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belligerents, the dispassionate analysis of
six p.m.
until
Germany has made up her mind to win or lose the war this year. On that point, conclusive. For example, it is known that strong F.A. Bilen, C. B. Bird, A E says the Morning Post, the evidence is Severn, JW White, A. W. Arm- Germany is preparing to put into the field. Bullock, W. E Crocker C. R. Crispin. she could by any possibility maintain Dawson, WH Edmonds, A. J Eng new forinations for larger in number that W. W Dell, W. J Dexter, A EV the victory will be decisive if they do Haskett W. Lowe, G H Pieroy, S, not prevail the failure will be irretriever! A Parrock HL Stringer H If they prevail in the coming campaign and I. W. Frost, A. H. Greenfield, G.
NC. Pope, Engr. Comdr: Reed, BN. able Everything is at stake in one Jast Saks. I. Smith; A E. Wright, the Rev.
desperate throw.