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FOR
THE
ROSES.
As you wend your way this morning in your riceha, tram, or chair, And you thank the gods that Autumn breathes at last into the air, Does a tiny bitter twinge come? What of Autumn "over there,
In the pathway that some other fellow" chose P You would do your best to help him and to bear the burden too, But so far away-well; really--what remain, that you may do ?- Bhall whisper -Just this minute there's a "bit" that's left for you—
Buy a rose l
From across the dim For Ever comes the call to do our best, From the great, brave souls up yonder "would we frown on their
behest 1
Men who met their call with laughter, with a British smile and jest---
And perchance just now they're watching ns--who knows i
Bo the Cross of love and pity calls Baith's dowers to help to-day In the soothing of the stricken in the grim and ghastly fray- Did you think?- Some frown of anguish may be softly smoothed away
By your rose!
In the days of kingly Warwick. From the rows white and red Fajr Dame Flora chose our-queen-flowery and, though centuries have fled, Still we bail her, -for the fragrance of the rose will nye be shed. Whore the flag we love the best, its' shadow throws,'
And the shy, coquettish shamrock, and the thistle, brusque and bold. And the maple's autumn tinting, and the wattle's Huffy gold,. They will each one smile a "Thank you from each downy, velvet fold
Of your rose!
Hongkong, October 29th, 1917.
"OUR DAY.”
THE KING'S MESSAGE.
GIFT OF £10,000.
The Following telegram from H.M. the King has been received by H.. the Governor through the Secretary of State for the Colonies:
G. J.
THY HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 1917.
BAND PROGRAMME. The following programme of music will be played this afternoon on the Murray Parade Ground :---
THE RECENT FIRE AT KOWLOON CITY,
INQUIRY OPENED.
In Mr. Wood's Coart, yesterday after noon, an inquiry was held into the fire which escurred at the Kwong Wing Cheung Chan Dye Works, at Hoklotaun, Kowloon City, on the 7th inst. faci
WEDDING AT ST. JOHN'S
CATHEDRAL,
CAPTAIN GRAY AND MISS LAMMERT.
The wedding of Captain Eric Hubert Gray, 74th Punjabis, Indian Army, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Janics Gray, of the Manor House, Honor Oak, England, and;
It was stated that there were no Miss Phyllis Jean Mary Lammert, elder
INTIMATIONS
LANE CRAWFORD
& CO.
indications that the goods alleged daughter of Captain Geo. P: Lammert, SPECIAL VALUE
hve been
a were.
on V.D., and Mrs. Lammert, of 183 The the premises at the time of. thePeak, Hongkong, took place at St. John's are when the Tsurance Companies, who Cathedral yesterday afternoon. issued the policies, and the fire investi- The ceremony was a very pretty one. gated. The building and the goods were The Cathedral had been tastefully insured in three different firms for the decorated by Mrs. Gibson, Miss Wilkin- following amounts:~Taj Sua Insurance son. the Misses Gordon, Miss Hastings, Co., $8,000 in goods and $1,000 on the Miss Roberts and Miss Woodcock and furniture and fixtures; Sincere Insur. was filled to overflowing with the friends] ance Co., $1,000 on goods and 8500 on of the contracting parties. The bride, a skilled horsewoman, and a keen termis the furniture and fixtures; Luen On Insurance Co., 84,000 on goods only;
player has always taken an active part Sincere Insurance Co., 80,000 on the in the sports of the community, and is widely known and very popular, her building.
family being one of the oldest in the
IN MEN'S
SLEEPING SUITS
FANCY
STRIPE CEYLONETTE
$3.50 TO $4.50 PER SUIT,
Colony. Among those present were H. E. FANCY & BLOCK STRIPE CEYLON
Mr. F. X. d'Almada held a watching brief for the firm, and Mr. H. J. Gedge for the Insurance Companies concerned.
A partier of the firm stated that he was General-Officer-Commanding accompani
the Governor (Sir Henry May, K.C.M.Q.) and H. E. Minjor-General Ventris, the
a plice-goods dealer and had a separate ed by their respective. A.D.Cs. The courero in Shanghai Street. Be and his brother officers of the bridegroom attended
$6.00 TO $8.00 PER SUIT.
TWILL CEYLON
$6.00 TO $8.50 PER SUIT.
VIYELLA” SLEEPING SUITS
IN THREE
brothers were partners in the Kwong in fall force, all units of the garrison HEAVY Wing Chung Chan Dye Works al being well represented. Hololsun, Kowloon City. They had been
The service was conducted by the Rev doing business at the Dye Works for over. Cooper Hunt, Chaplain to the Forces. three years. The business made a profit Mr. Donman Fuller, F.R.C.O presided at of a little over $1,000 a year. The fire on with the strans of Lemare's "Mad the organ, and greeted the bridal proces. 18th Fifantry-March, Old Courades,"
occurred on the 7th October. He was atgal," playing hendelssim's Wedding 25th Midde-Selection, "The Bing Boys.*!
Starch when the service had been com Yaumati al the time and knew nothing picted and the names were being signed 18th Infantry Selection,
...Theodore & Co." aliul it until a foki, who was living in the register. 25th Muldx.--Selection,
the Dyr Werks, came over to inform him by her father, looked charming in a gown The bride, who was given in marringe The Gondoliers."
He had not been to the Works for the 38th Infantry -- Overture, "Rosamundo."
charmee and French brocade last two weeks. He could not say what carried a
trimmed ALI).
with lace and pearls. Sho 25th Midds. Cornet Solo, 18th Infantry Selection,
A Perfect Day."
"The Happy Day." 25th Middy. Overture," William Tell”. 18th Infantry-Song," A Broken Doll." 25th Midde.--Selection.
Bir. Manhattan,"
Half-Past Eight.
16th Infantry-Selection.
2th Middz.Selection. "Some."
J. M. Furtado (Bånd Master, 8th In-
fantry).
25th Middlesex Regt.).
Lawrie Owen, A.R.A.M. (Band Master,
CONCERT IN THE BOTANICAL GARDENS..
As all the seats for the performance in the Botanical Gardins to-night have been sold for $5, those holding und reserved 8 tickets will be able to obtain standing room only, but they will be cu
During the last twelve months I have Bail comistant opportunity of witnessing afresh both at homy, and in Flanders the great work of mercy carried on by the Red Cross and the Order of St. John of Jerissalem. La every theatre of the wat, regardless of distance, discomfort or danger, the task ef alleviating pain and Muffering and of ministering to those in need is performed with unparalleled i devotion by the men and women who have taken sevice under the Red Cross, The prompt and unrestricted provision af -medical and general stores and comforts is an all important work and one of the main responsibilities undertaken by the junt Committee. In Tmspitals and coas valescent homes, hospital trains, motor- ambulans ad launches, our sick and wounded, as well as those of our Allies, are, I know, indeed grateful for the aid and cupperation which the joint societies bring to the medical services of the armies; nor have the needs of our pri-billed, also, to a seat on Friday, when the Sontes of war, been forgotten in the
ntertainment will be repeated. alocation of your funds. I trust, there fore, that there will be no falling off in the generous Gnancial support on the part of everyone at home and in the Dominions overseas without which this work cannot be maintained. During the w I have had great satisfaction in sending to the Joint Committee on the 2015 October a donation of £5,000. This year for the Qur Day" collection on the 18th October, it is a pleasure to me to contribute £16,000 to mark my appre eiation of what has been achieved by the Red Cross and Order of St. Johu of Jerusalem in the past and my deep sense of the importance of continuing these achievements in the future.
(Signed) GEORGE, R.1.
THE DRAWING OF WAR BONDS. We are officially informed that the Drawing of War Bonds has reached the -total of $80,000 and that the prizes will
be as follows:
LADY MAY ROSE FUND.
Subscriptions already acknow-
·ledged Mrs. Helen G. Murray Sentt. £jo
@2/8- Mr. P. C. Potts Bangne industrielle de Chine Messrs. Thoresen & Co. Mr. E. V. 1). Parr
A,"
T
Mrs. C. C. Galluzzi
Mrs. A. Mackenzie Messra. Kayamally & Co. Mrs. Lossius
Mrs. A. W. L. Robertson Subscriptions through Hon. Mr.
Lau Chu Pak:.... Mr. To Sz Tuan Mz. Wong In Ting
Mr. Chan Pik Chuen
$10.
10
10
Subscriptions through Hon. Mr.
O Mel. Messer
Mr. Fateh Mubared
Mr. Lail Dec
Mr. Hassan Mohamed Mr. Sadar Dren Mr. Wali Mohamed Mr. Allab Bux..... Mr. Amanat Khan Mr. Jati Mr. Samund Khan
1st Prize
.824,000
2nd Prize
8,000
3rd Prize
3,200
Four Prizes of $1,000 each
4,000
Eleven Prizos of $300 each ......
Mr. Veer Deen
5,500
Thirty-three Prizes of $100 each
3,300
Mr. Noor Moharoed
Mr. Fazal Deen
Distributed in prizes
Mr. Dalmar Khan
48,000
For the Red Cross
32,000
Mr. Nizam Deen
$80,000
Mr. Hira Khan
Holders of winning tickets are requested present them at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation on and after Friday, 19th instant, during bosi- mess hours,
THE MOTOR-CAR RAFFLE. The raffo for the Motor-car presented by the Portuguese Community will be drawn on the Murray, Parade this after- roon. The Asiatic Petroleum Company bas kindly offered to supply free to the winner is requirements of "Shell" zator spirit and autocar oil for three months, from the 19th instant. amount to be supplied free will be limited The to five cases of motor spirit and one four- gallon tin of autocar oil a month.
Mr. Mohamed Mallik Mr. Golam Mohamed
Mr. Mousta Khan' Mr. Allah Deen Mr. Fazal Shah- Mr. Firman Ali
Mr. Karma
Karma Deen Mr. Golan Kadir Mr. Nikko Mr. Himinat Khan Mr.
Karim Bux Mr. Bandhe Khan Mr. Baraj Deen Mr. Mohamed Noor Mr. Barkat Ullah Mr. Mehr Bux- Mr. Nadir Khan Mr. Niamat Khan Mr. Anait Khan Mr. Gainde Khan Mr. Niamat Khan
$7,388.20
73,84 100.00 100.00
50.00
90.00
10.00
$29
of
the value of the premises was, but the Her beautiful bouquet of white roses.
stock-in-trade contained in the godown at the time of the fire was reckoned at s little over $13,000, exclusive of the furniture and fixtures, which had cost the firm about $2,000 when new. The firm was indebted to the amount of about $4,000. All the account books of the Dye Works have been destroyed in the fire, but they related chiefly to the entry and departure of goods from the works. The cash books were kept at his shop at Shanghai Strect.
After further evidence the inquiry was adjourned.
MOUNTED POLICE STONED. PERSISTENTLY PELTED BY A
GANG OF BOYS-
A stall Chinese boy aged 14" was charged by Trooper-Sergeant Arnold, of the Police Reserve, with assault.
Defendant said he was going to school at the moment of his arrest. He was not in the gang of boys who attacked the Police; he was only standing on the pave ment when the police arrested him.
were her little sister, Hilda Butterfield, who were daintily dres- Miss Eileen Joyce Lammiert, and Miss
wed in apricut coloured Georgette crepe and carried muffs of violets. Lient. H. E. Murray, 1.M.S., acted best man." As the newly-married couple left the Church they passed under an archway formed by the swords of the bridegroot's brother officers.
WEIGHTS.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO
WAR
18.
CHARITIES.
"OUR DAY"
where the toast of the bride and bride A reception followed at " Kingsclere," groom was honoured with the greatest enthusiasm. The bride was the recipient of numerous gond wishes, and the bride. groom was overwhelmed with congratula tous. Both received a large number of handsome wedding presents. The gift of the bridegroom to the bride was a pair of diamond and aquamarine earrings, and
Lizer bridesmaids,
pear! freeches. The bride's gut to the bride. gloom Was Bet of tortoise-abell and MORNING silver brushes.
Later in the day Captain, and Mrs. Gray, Juft for their honeymoon The bride's travelling dress was of grey silk
HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.
OPIUM PROSECUTION.
A Chinese woman and a man were taels of opium dross. charged with the unlawful possession of
Defendants pleaded that the opium was to be used for making opium will to achieve the opium-smoking habit.
The first defendant was fined $5 and the second 825:
CHINESE NEWSPAPER FINED.
which the printer of the Chung Ngoi San The case was resumed this morning in fo wax charged with failing to comply with the Newspaper Registration Ordin
abce
M. E. Davidson, solicitor for the de- fendant, stated that the requirements of the Regulations had, now been complied with.
The defendant was fined in all $100,
with $50 costs.
།
LED ASTRAY.
A small Chinese boy was charged, on remand, with stealing some brass,
The boy was apprenticed to a brass circumstances, to take bim back into his smith, and his master declined, in the ouployment.
the boy to be quite all right, and hoped the Magistrate would give him a chance. If the boy's relatives refused to pay his fare back to the country he would gladly
Mr.. F. O Jeokin, D.S.P. (L.) prose cated. He stated that the defendant and 100.00 a gang of boys assaulted a Mounted
25.00
Police Patrol by throwing stones and 25.00 other missiles at them. The occurrence 20.00
was hot the first of its kind; and hr 20.00 regarded it as a serious matter, for, although the defendant was very young, that did not affect the duty of the Police to put a stop to this class of nuisance. The previous night the Mounted Police 30.00 Patrol
was deliberately followed for about forty minutes by a gang of boys, among whom was defendant, booting and pelting them with missiles, and both the riders and posies were struck. Probably defendant was not the ringleader, but that the boy, who was fresh from the Inspector Gerrard expressed the opinion there was no doubt that he was one, of country, had been influenced by some of those who soued the patrol the men to steal the brass. He believed
Trooper-Sergeant Arnold deposed that he was ou patrol duty the previous even- $7,888.20ing in company with Trooper Smirk. They went along Queen's Road into Jubilee Street. There they saw a crowd of gamblers gambling on the pavement aud ordered an Indian policeman to clear them away. They then rode down to the Praye, followed by a gang of boys, jeering and hooting. He saw defendant, who was in the gang, picking up stones and throwing them. He and Trooper Smirk turned about and ordered them to desist, but, is spite of warnings, the gang steadily continued to pelt them. One of the missiles struck witness on the wrist and another struck his pony on the hind leg. All the way from Jubiloe Street along Dee Veux Road to the Praya, along the Praya to Wing Lok Wharf, by Hillier Street and Cross Street, the mol continued to persecute them. On their retard there was more trouble near the Canton Steamboat Wharf until they reach ed opposite Sincere's, where they met a foot patrol. He asked the constables to arrest the offenders, and Constable 102.00 maraes sized the defendant,
73.84
Mr. Dyer Hall sentenced the defendant $8,064.04 to 12 strokes of the birch
do so.
M. J. B. Wood, agreeing with the Inspector's opinion, ordered the boy to be
turned to the country.
2
A DISHONEST PRIEST.
A Chinese priest pleaded guilty before Mr. J. R. Wood, yesterday, to stealing an earthenware bank, containing $210, from a colleagas's house at No. 8, Tatit Lane, Kowloon City, on the 14th instant. Inspector Grant stated that defendant had been employed with complainant for about ten years, and they lived in the game house. On the 14th inst., complain, ant went to Bamidipo and his wife also left the house for about an hour. Later on defendant also went out, and, as ho suspicious, and, looking round. found did not return, complainant's wife grew
taining $210, had been replaced by a new that one of the earthenware banks, con-
Police, and defondant was arrested in our She reported the matter to the Shanghai Street, Yaumati, and $80 of Defendant was sentenced to Four the money was recovered. Y months' hard labour.
TO-DAY (THURSDAY). 18TM OCT. 1917.
-Collection for LADY MAY'S ROSE FUND.
Or cheques may be sent now addressed to LADY MAY, Government House (envelopes being marked "Rost Fund"). AFTERNOON at the Murray Parade Ground.
The Ground will be open at 3 o'clock.
St. John Ambulance Brigade Competition at 3.30. Great Drawing of War Bonds at 3.45.
Drawing of Motor Car Raffle.
Teas and Refreshments in English and Chinese style, and various attractions.
EVENING at 9 o'clock.
18th will
B FETE at the Public Gardens. New OFFICIAL WAR FILMS shown for the first time in Hongkong; Illuminations and Music.
THE BANDS OF THE 25th MIDDLESEX REGIMENT, INFANTRY, 74th PUNJABIS and POLICE RESERVE play during the Afternoon and Evening.
Admission to Parade Ground, 50 Cents.
Admission to Gardens, $1; Seats, $5 enclosure on when the performance will be repeated. Thursday evening, and $1 enclosure on Friday evening,
Sailors and Soldiers in uniform (not including the Hongkong Defence Corps) admitted free;
Children half-price for admitsion and seats.
Tickets for admission and seats obtainable at Mourerr's, ROBINSON'S, ANDERSON's and from
Members of the WAR CHARITIES GENERAL COMMITTEE and at the Gate.
Powell
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"OUR DAY"
PATRIOTIC RIBBONS
National Colours of the Allies in Several Widths.
"HEATHER DAY"
TARTAN RIBBONS in Great Variety.