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CORRESPONDENJE.
TRISONERS OF WAR FUND.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG 'DAILY PREBB:"1
Sin, I have pleasure in announcing that, as the result of the Drawing-room Ton and Sale-of-Work held at Sir Charles
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, NONDAY, APRIL 16TH, 1917“
HONGKONG MAGISTRAGY.
BILVER DOLLARS.
The Captain's boy on the str. Sheng "Chung was charged before Mr. Melbourne with attempting to export 200 Hongkong silver dollars out of the Colony without an esport permit.
currency to be confiscated.
After hearing evidence his worship in Eliot's house on April 11th, the sum of posed a fiue of 85 and ordered the silver two thousand five hundred dollars. ($2,500) was realised, and a cheque for that amount is being forwarded to the local Treasurer of the above fund.
I should like to thank the numerous subscribers and also the following help ers, whose names were omitted by an oversight in your report:Mra, M. J. D. Stephens, Mra, Wolff, Mrs. Cornack, Mrs. Davey, Mrs. Lander. Mrs. Bryant
and Miss Wallace.
f
A DISHONEST AMAH
A Chinese amph was charged before Mr. Melbourne with obtaining by false pretence a pair of gold bangles valued at $110.
* HEATHER DAY".
APPLICATION OF THE FUNDS.
· RAISED IN HONGKONG,
As the result of communicating with Mr. C. H Ross, London, the "Heather Day Committee, of Hongkong, have decided to devote the entire net proceeds of "Heather Day" towards the estab- lishment of an Electric Therapeutical Ward at the Bellahouston (Glasgow) Hospital of the Beottish Branch of the
Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and British Red Cross Society, and the China, London, are being instructed to pay to the Secretary in Glasgow the sum of £1,699.2.5
It was alleged by the complainat that the defendant, who was employed by the with all the most recent electric appli The Ward in question is to be fitted up complainant's sister, ome to the com- plainant's residence and informed horances with the result that many of our that she (the defendant) had been sent by
hrave Scottish soldiers, who would other In addition to the firm already men her mistress to borrow a pair of gold wise have to go through life crippled and tioned, I have also to thank the follow bangles which her mistress desired to unft for manual labour, will have the ug for generous, assistance:-Meaars, wear at a dinner. Tho complainant de- use of paralysed and shattered limbs Whiteway, Laidlaw & Co., Wiseman livered the bangles to the defendant, but restard to them, Café, Dairy Farm Co., Ltd, Hongkong later discovered that the defendant bad Hotel Co., Ltd., Messrs. Noronha & Co., not been sent by her mistress to borrow Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd.
a pair of bangics. In the interim, how The following were the winning num-ever, the defendant pawned the gold bors in the raffles:-Bedspread, No. 96; bangles for 8100 and when arreated by Doll, No. 85; Child's Frock, etc. the Polion, only 883.38 of the proceeds (Powell's), No. 7; Child's Frock, etc.
were found in her possession. (Whiteway's), No. 51.--Your faithfully,
MAKEL MIDDLETON WARREN. University of Hongkong,
April 14th, 1917,
SPORT.
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to 14 days' hard
labour..
The Committee of Heather Day" are of the opinion that it is in national: interests to support such a scheme, and it is therefore hoped that the disposal of the funds in the direction named will meet with the general approval of all those who assisted,
the name of Hongkong will be perman- Arrangements are being made whereby ently associated with the Ward itself or some particular part thereof,
JOSEPH'S COLLEGE,
ANNUAL SPORTS
The annual sports in connection with Bt peph's English College took place at Happy Valley on Saturday The westfor was by no means favourable for such a gathering, but c quen, and heavy showers all the events
despite fre
wore decided and the rain absolutely failed to damp the ardour either of the competitors or spectators. One of the
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school, which was won by St. Paul's chief events was the team race for alGENTLEMEN'S with Queen's College second, and the Dioxan School and Ellis Kadooris: Schod unplaced. This was a most ex- was great score of enthusiasm when citing and interesting race, and there strong in texture.
the t. Paul's representative beat tho Queer's College runner in the final run. The ces were held under the patronage of His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni, and Comprise a variety of Neal Stripes the Kev Father P. do Maria.
The in all colors, The Dye is the best officials wore as follow:-General Com- mitte: Rev. Bro, Director (President);
chtainable. Chevalior Francisco Tse Yat, the Bev. Brothers of St. Joseph's College and the Assodation (ex-efficio), Messrs. J. P. Committee of the St. Joseph's College Bragi, F. E. Carvalho, H. Dixon, M. Fernandez, E. J. Noronha, JM Noroka, J. C. V. Ribeiro, V. E. V. Ribaro, J. M. Rocha, J. P. Zavior and G, Yvanovich, jr. Judges :--Rev. Bro. Aubert, Mr. F. A. Britton, Rev. WITH SOFT DOUBLE CUFFS Dixon, and Scoutmasters JM. Braga $3.00 Each Bro. Wilfred, Rev. Bro. Hilary, Mr. H.. and F. A Carvalho. Handicappers- Messia. F. A. Xavior and D. Braga, Btarers-Rer, Bro. Paul and Mr. F. L. Silva Time Keepers:-Mr. J. M.
defen- HONGKONG AND THE MINE Rochs and Dr. F. M. Graca Osorio,
SWEEPERS.
The following Jelter, dated February 10th, 1917, has been received by the Rev. W. T. Featherstons from the Missions
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and M. J. P. Braga, Working Con mitte-Mosers. I. M. Alarakia, P, M. Afarakia, R. D. Baptista, D. Braga..
M. Braga, & Goldenberg, LA Omar, FA M. Rosario, F. E. Silve Gutierrez, W Mehal, R, M. Omar, U. M.. and 7, 4. Xavier.
74th Punjabis (under Bandmaster Chris. tian) rendered. enjoyable selections.
The full results were as follow:- LONG JUMP (Junior), 1, G. Millar; 2,
A. Hyder
During the racing the band of the
LONG JUMP (Senior)-1, R. M. Omar:
2, Tin Yuk On
100 YARDS HANDICAP (Junior), -1, A, Rahmin; 3, D. Urquhart,
Nine Chinese "appeared before Mr. Melbourne in connection with opium divan. The Arst dani was charged with keepÏ HONGKONG TENNIS,
ing an opium divan possessing opium TOURNAMENT.
other than Government opium and also with possessing opium dross, The re- RAIN DELAYS PLAY,
maining sight, defendants were charged Owing to the intervention of wet wea
with smoking in the opium divan kept to Seamen, London, acknowledging the ther, very few games were possible last by the first defendant. The first dofen- money sent by cable from Hongkong to- week in connection with the Hongkong
dant admitted the first charge, but plead wards the support of the work of the C. tournament, and little can be saided not guilty to the second and third
mission amongst Mino-sweepers:-- in consequence. As was the case in the charges, stating that the opium found in received from the London office
MY DEAR FEATHERSTONE, I have to-day previous week, the Chinese players are his possession was Government opi
opium and
of still prominent. In the Championship that the opium drose resulted from Singles, the famous Ng Sa Kwong has smoking Government opium. gono further ahead at the expense of Mr. Melbourne, informed the first de- M. W: Lo, winning in vory easy fashiorfendant that the Government analyst The Rev. C. L. Cooper-Hunt did
had reported otherwise, and fined him well to defeat Rumjahn in the same com850 on the first charge, $100, or in de petition Coming to the Championship fault of payment three months bard Doubles, Ng Szo Kwong and Wong Po labour, on the second charge, and on the wo are earmarking it for that pur40 Vasin HANDICAP (Junior), →), D. Koung have gone still further ahead a third charge imposed a fiue of 816; with
60 YARDS FLAT, HANDICAP.--1, P. Pau; * Urquhart, a G. Hyder the result of their beating the brothers the alternative of 14 days' imprisonment
2, Hamed Lo in a very strenuous and exciting
The other eight defendants were each fined $2. Nothing has happened up to game.. date to indicate that the Chinese players named
** not be good enough for the finals Nisbet is playing at the top of his form at present, and should give. Ng Sze Kwong a most anxious time if they meet in the Championship Singles; a probable happening.
·
VINY
Last week's games and scores were as follow:--
Championship Singles-Rev. C. L. Cooper-Hunt beat A. H. Ramjalin, 8-1, 10-2, 6-3, "Ng Bae Kwong beat M. W. Lo
6-1, 6-3, 6-2
Men's Doubles Handicap.-Nisbet and Dodwell (owe 15-3) beat Wodehouse and Franks (rec.. 15-1) 6-3, 6-1. N. E. Kent: and Rev. C. E. Copper Hunt, (owe 15-1)) beat Lieut. A. C. Cooney and N. Peter- king (rec, 15) 8-0, 6-0.
Championship
Doubles, Ng Szo Kwong and Won Po Keung beat M. C. La and M. W. Lo 6-2, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3. 5. E. Green and Rev. C. L. Cooper-Hunt beat : M. Boeters and H. J. Yermey 6-3, 6-3, 6-2
Professional Pairs.-R. A. Nisbet au1! A. G. M. Fletcher beat F. A. Redmond and K. Brayshay 6-2, 0-1.
Muxed Doubles. Mr. and Mrs. Beving- ton (rec, 16), beat R. Hancock and Mrs. H. Hancock (owe 30), 6-3, 6-8, 8-6 Lieut- Col. Crisp and Mrs. Laws (owe 15-2) beat Captain and Mrs. Milner Joned (rec. 15) 6-3, 6-2
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB
RACING FOR THE COMMODORE'S CUP."
Several races were sailed off on Satur day under the auspices of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club.
The fifth and
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cheque for £60.12.0, in accordance with the Hongkong and Shanghai Banka
instructions from their Hongkong office, I understand from their letter, which quotes the telegram from Hongkong, shot this sum is intended to be admini ered13 Goldsborough: 8, 3, 1. Cotton; by us for the benefit of Minesweepera, C. Noronha
Dose- No doubt I shall hear from you in due coursy as to the donors of the money, and any special instructions na to how it is to be expeaded In the meantime, I may say that we are doing very great work amongst the Mine swerpers at all the principal bases around our coust, and, of course, this involves considerable expenditure, oth for the provision of chaplains and readers, and also motor-boats, which we have had to purchase for the work.
120 YARDS HANDICAP (Senior). 1, R. M. Omar; 2, Tiu Yuk On,
59 YARDS SMALL BOYS' RACE HANDICAP.
440 YARD FLAT (Senior)-1, R. M. 100 YARDS HANDICAP Small Boya--1, Omar 2, Tin Juk On
J. T. Cotton; 2, HA Ribeiro.
HIGH JUMP (Junior) -1, F. Laccons 2, HIGH JUMP (Senior)-1, R. Sequeira;
Millar
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120 YARDS FLAT, open to St. Lewis'. Industrial School-1, D. Hin; 2, Lee Ying Chee
$20 YARDS HANDICAP (Junior),-D, Urquhart A Rahmin.
200 YARDS HANDICAP (Senior)-1, R. M Omar, Tin Yuk On,
I hope all goes well with you, and with best wishes and warmest thanks to our friends in Hongkong for this mest generous and welcome gift.—I am, Tursh 8. Marcal; 1, D C. Brage,
STUART C KNOX
HONGKONG BANK NOTES.
120 YARDS HANDICAP Open to men- ber of St. Joseph's College Association.
TEAM RACE. Open to teams of eight from all schools.1, St. Paul's College; 2 Queen's College, Ko
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HALE MIM HANDICAP For past, pupils 1, D. C. Braga; 2, JF. Silva; 3, JR. Soares
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A correspondent of the 4. and G. Ex press wonders if Zimmermann, in pro The Directors of the China Fire In- posing an alliance between Japan and fagl of the Championship series for crui-surance Co., Ltd., have decided, subject Mexico against the United States, re- ser classes were combined with the races to audit, to declare a Dividend of $membered that so long ago ng the days of for the Commodore's Cup, and the result and a bonus of 82 per share, to add to Queen Elizabeth the Island Empire en shows that for the Chinese rigged cruiser Reinsurance Fund the sum of $100,000 tertained a hope of founding a colony in class Dorothy II. comes first, while for and to place to Underwriting Suspense Mexican territory. In 1601 Japanese the English rigged, Irene and Feathers Account the sum of 250,547,69 on account envoys to the Governor of the Philippines tied, and they will have to sail off or of the year 1915
the championship on Saturday next,
sought permission for the Japanese colonists in Manila to emigrate to Mexico, and, the request being refused, another
100 YARDS HANDICAP. Open to French Convent School. 1, E. Rosselet; 2, Mabel Solomon,
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100 YARDS HANDICAP, in uniform, open to Scouts of the 1st Hobgkong Troop. 1, A Razack; 2, N. Braga
120 YARDS CONSOLATION (Junior)-1, M. Silva: 2, F Rodrigues.
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120 YARDS CONSOLATION (Senior). —1, 8. SIX-A SIDE MEDAL A, M, Sepher; 2, L. Ravis,
COMPETITION (Junior) -Luk Xing Kwong, M. Go, Loman Lee, P. Go and L. Ravis.
BIX-A BIDE MEDAL COMPETITION BRASS
(Senior)-C. Millar, A. Azevedo, C. As- tumpao, B Armstrong and M. Noronha. The gold medal presented by the College to the competitor acoring the highest aggregate number of points was won by I. M. Omarant was At the conclusion of the sports the eraiser class, was won by Irene, sailed It is suggested that immense numbers mission went to Mexico itself a few years Ralphs, who was heartily thanked for prizes were presented by Mrs. A. E. of prayer mats were sent to India and later to consult the Spanish Viceroy. They so doing by the Rev. Brother Director by Mr. R. Sutherland; and the rare for the East supplied from Germany before were courteously received, and returned The latter also thanked the donors of the Commodore's Cup, for racing yachts the war. Perhaps some British manufac home by way of Europe, but almost im prizes, and also the members of the St. of all classes, was won by Rolle, which inquire into the requirements of this off all intercourse, between Japan and the so much of their time to making the burers might find it to thoir advantage to mediately afterwards reactionaries, shut Joseph College Asociation of diving
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