DAY
WILLIAM HOLLINS &
THE HỤNGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 1818.
NIGHT
WEAR
TED
CONFIDENCE.
A
S Spinners with over a hundred years' experience, and as Manu- facturers of the world-famous "Viyella" Blouse and Shirting Cloth,
Aent ;
WM. HOLLINS, & CO., LTD.,
Whether
call attention to their TRADE MARK as above." on the Selvedge of piece-goods, or on the. Tab on made-up garments, this MARK is a GUARANTEE that the fabric bearing it is their genuine production, and that the utmost CONFIDENCE may be placed on its perfection of make and on its good-wearing quali ties. "AZA" and "CLYDELLAR only less famous than "Viyellas are made by the same firm.
WM. HOLLINS & CO., LTD.
THE MENAGE OF INDIGESTION
to the Gaderdi. Health! should nëither be "Ignored, por treated lightly. It is always wian to rogued Indigestion as a serious menace for this it is, most undoubtedly. Da «mat Kherefore dismiss a stomach. sil- ment 'with "the words :- 4. It in only indigestion!** Think of what it might lead to. For it happens that neglect of this ailment in some casei' bus necious resalta. "A simple rem- edy—yet oos which has been proved times out of number for many year past to be safe' and, more Bescham's Piliz. This popular medicine should always be taken NE... DOOM IS may · symptome, of digestiva derangement make their' apperanin.". The signs are well known. They include - bilious- constipation, Istulence, hindenbe, failing appetite and other familiar forms of Indisposition. Be prompt to deal with sanh troubles. Do not allow them to gain a hold upon you. Remember that thees symptoms do really matter. Adopt the best defensive mexstires against the mince of Indigestion to Good Health by taking
BEECHAM'S PILLS.
[$455
Viyella House, Newgate Street, LONDON, ENGLAND, WHOLESALE ONLY.
BSA
BICYCLES
"PERFECT ÎN EVERY PART.“
Manfactured by
THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LIMITED.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND. Mascots of the cenayried. S
1.5.A. Moter Bicycles
Pour Solo aut Sidagar.
Agents, for Hongkong = - WALTER FORD & CO., 8, Queen's Road: Central
[0265-3
[WAI KEE. FLAG & BAILMAKER. Sa 1, Del. Your Boad Cen
Top Floor,
HONGKONG Tephone No. 1883.
•
Sore Red Pimples On Boy's Head
Irritated and Itched. Would scream with pain. Spread over head and chest. Could not rest and hair fell out. Cuticura healed in two weeks.
From signed statement of Mrs. F. Butler, Ja, Waterloo Bldgs, Water-1 loo Sq. Camberwell Green, London,” 8. E. Eng., August 11, 1916. 1
A little care, a little patience, the me Jof Cuticura Scap, and no other, on the
Mein and for every-day toilet purposés, j with touches of Cuticura Ointment, pow and ther to my pimples, rashes, red- 1 ness, roughness or dandruff often means clear, healthy skin, clean scalp and good hair through life. Besides it is a pleasure to use these fragrantemollients. Samples Free by Post (Soap to eleanse, Ointment to heal) Address: F&Newbery & Sons, 27, Charterhouse Sq, London Sold everywhere.
MARTIN'S UPIOL&STEEL Das PILLS
of the Synnu í sandy diang
MARTIN'S
1611
This
KING.
WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE INVESTED AT THE PALACE.
Investiture, sirt "Yes," I replied. This was the greeting I had from the im passive policeman on duty at the Palace gates.
Pass right through and leave by the other gate," he shouted to my taxidriver, and thirty seconds later I was deposited at the entrance hall of the Palace.
aber took possession of my friends, and
another naked.
An
"What decoration, air 1. "
Down-
GERMAN PRISONERS' FIRST MAORI CONTINGENT. FIVE MINUTES WITH THE
LETTER'S.
NEW ZEALANDER HONGUBED. EFFECT OF LIFE IN ENGLAND, An interesting insident which illus There are many German prisoners-of-trates the brotherhood of chivalry, that war who are beginning to wonder if, after has followed British rule among the all, the Fatherland is worth fighting for. native races of the Empire took place in At any rate, the number of those who London recently, when the High Comunis state their unwillingness to return to the sioner for New Zealand (the Hon. Bir land of their origin is steadily increasing. Thomas Mackenzie), 'on behalf of the It would be a mistake to suppose that Apumoana Patriotic League of New Zea anti-militarism and Socialism are confined land, presented Captain H. R. Vercoe, merely to the civilian internment camps D.C.M., D.8.0., of the First Maori Con- Bach santiments are making very fair tingent. New Zealand Expeditionare headway in the German soldiers' camps Force with a gold medal for long and Much of the discontent is caused by dis gust with the apathy or fussy interference of the German authorities in connection with matters which vitnily affect the per- onal interests of the prisoners. Here is a sample. A German prisoner-of-war, writing to a friend in the U.S.A., says:—
"You cannot imagine how terrible it is At that battle the Maori chieftains and in the room. to bo in the Kaiser's country nowadays their wonderful fighting men defeated Good luck, I am not there, otherwise. I their British opponents. As showing not would be no more amongst the living. I only the valour but the chivalry which has always characterised the Maori race can only advise you not to go back, except
it is recorded. проп unquestionable if you are forced to do sox It is only for a mad clique of militarists who are drag authority that among the Maoris' prison ging our honest names into the dirt, andere was a young naval officer, beardless, whom we are to curse for our pitiful and looking even younger than his years, situation, but I hope that the rest of the to whom the Maori commander-in-chief world will bring them back their senses spoke as follows: "According to the I have not heard of my brother custom of battle, it is in my power to Wilhelm lately, poor lad: he has to fight put you to death, but Maoria do act fight for his mad Kaiser, but I have strong women and boys. Go back to your hope that he'll soon become such a brave mother, and come again when you are soldier as I am. I hope you'll ander- older, when we will fight you." At that same battle Captain Vercoe's grandfather was fatally wounded after having dis played amazing valour in leading his men against the British force. But he bore his foes no. ill-will, and when dying expressed the hope that if the Maoris fought again it would be with the British and not against them. And so it has.. come to pasS.
"Military Cross,**** I replied. this corridor and enter the large anteroom brave service in the great war gallant and distinguished officer is a
on your right" was his next remark. grandson of a famous Maori chief, who fought against us in the battle of Gateps,tain who fired off a couple of rapid ques There I found a very blase Staft cap- situated in the Touranga district, or Baytions. Name, please 7 Regiment of Plenty, as Captain Cook called, it. Thanks," and I joined the waiting crowd
stand."
From this it would appear that the writer, being thoroughly " fed up" with soldiering in the army of the "mad Kaiser," seized the first opportunity that Lpresented itself to be captured by the British. No doubt there are others of the same mind in the German army in
France.
"
j
Another prisoner writes:-"I am now in officers" camp as orderly. But would not go there a second time, and would rather prefer an English working One can see how a soldier CAD be treated, without his being able to say one little word about it (but not on the part of the English)"
camp..
When war broke out in 1914, the dead
Maori chief's grandson went back among his mother's people and asked for volun toers to fight for the great White King, who had shown that his rule was not only
just, but generous and chivalrous, Young "Please enclose your pictures next time Verece received an instant response from you send anything," Another prisoner some of the most stalwart of the Maori writer. The German Censors had better
apply their strict powers elsewhere rather fighting youths, many of them of dis than keep a barmless photograph away tinguished Maori blood. And I," said from a father of a fan the front, arsit Yerece." will fight with you and no one
that sort had better show their nose at
34 years. in captivity, far from their belongings then these Government of you. Let us enlist to-day." He was officials would know what it was like to
bave the photograph of a wife and child as good as his word. Refusing a commis
kept from them.
|
Well, the next sion and enlisting with his Maori com- show the gentry what's what, I should Reichstag's election after the war will patriots as a private in the first New think those who have been deceived are Zealand Expeditionary Force, Vercoe pretty tired of it by now, and their eyes left for Gallipoli, where he was decorated are opened."
with the D.C.M. sad promoted for great This is an example of how the fussy gallantry to commissioned rank Subse. interference of the German authorities quently be went to France, where his ferments the spirit of discontent amongst gallantry and leadership gained him the the prisoners-of-war in England. These DS.D. Now Captain, Vercoe is leaving prisoners are not fools. Many of them are. shrewd, men, who are quite capable of upon a military mission for his native thinking for themselves. In England, land, where we may be sure a great recap although they are in captivity, they are
tion awaits him, and not least from the in a free country and are living in an descendants of his mother's people.
point
atmosphere of freedom such as they could The gold medal which. Captain Yercoe never hope to find in Germany. That this is so proud to possess was presented by is having its effect is very noticeable in Sir Thomas Mackenzie at the request many of the letters. Here is. a case in of the following tribes: The Ngatita
matentatahs; and the Ngatikanhiti, of "Greet R. from me, and tell him to Rotoiti, Retorura. It hear the inscrip- keep his present position in hospital as tion token of remembrance to long as possible, for a hero's death looks Captain H. R. Vercoe, D.B.O., let Maori better at a distance, and also they put on Contingent, New Zealand Expeditionary their decorations over there to strengthen Force, for long service in the Great War the sense of citizenship. We imprisoned from the Apumosna Patriotic League.” rank and file are only regarded by then making the presentation Sir Thomas German Government as useless for
var
be
The room gradually filled. About half an hour passed, and then a certain wall- known general entered and gave us a tew words of advice. We fell in as our names were called out, and Aled out of the room
There we into the entrance hal) ognia. met other parties, all converging towards the doors-V.Ch., D.8.0, several Tom- mies for rank and ale docerations, and lastly, a few nurses.
"I any," remarked my neighbour, « do. you see Narse" "Yes," I replied.
Wonderful little woman," be continued. "When the hospital at was bomberl." etc. Eere followed a narrative that made me wonder what I was getting an 3.0, for.
THE KINO ARRIVES.
King" and we knew that his Majesty The band "struck up "God Save the had taken up his place on the dais. few seconds later & burst of clapping and chcoring announced the fact that a certain litele sergeant had been awarded his V.O All this time we were moving at a snail's whispering to his neighbour or nervously paca towards the quadrangle everybody
silent. A subaltern in our queue, re cognising a friend in
anted what he was getting pear by
"D.8.0. came the reply "Change with you," 5078 the major, "I never did like the D.8.0. our irrepressible
sub.
Righto" answer ribbon; does not harmonise with a khaki
colour scheme,”
the captain in front of me, and give I hope I don't lose my head," says his Majesty my cloakroom ticket when he hands me my gong. So the humorous banter went on until we found ourselves in the quadrangle and eyes front.
After five minutes' shuffling I found myself at the foot of the ramp leading the raised platform on which the King stood.
Lieutenant Boyal, the Mili
Cross, announced the stentorial voice of a Staff "wallah."
to
tary
HE
I tried mentally and physically to pult. myself together, took a few paces forward until I saw a white line, halted, turned left, and gave what I hoped was the smartest salute of my life, and faced-bis Majesty. What a jelly fish I felt 1 ance to be handed a bright new Croa Majesty turned to the general in attend Two impressions stand out very vividly One, that the white line upon which I stood was very regular and well painted, and the other, that the noise made by the knocking of my knees must surely be heard above that of the band outside,
in my mind.
A LITTER CELAT
Then the King spoke, and whether it was the influence of those kindly eyes or the reassuring smile. I know not, but my temperature was nearer the normal than it had been for two hours,
How long have you held a commis elon How long were you in the ranks!”. Nothing escapes the keen eye of our King He had spotted the ribbon given me when in the ranks, and that was suficient,
What gun are you on?" Have you been in France all the while!"
glancing ar Then, of course, I could have
badge. Very useful
weapon, talked to him for hours.
material, and treated therefore as such Mackenzie said: "We have here to when it comes to a question of exchange himself the very best elements of British lows, a hearty shake of the hand, and aight Captain Vercoe, who combines in
A rapid pinning on of the Cross fol- However, I could not expect this to otherwise after my experience during the and Macri tradition, for be is a descend hear "I'm
The English people have, however, ant of an Englishman of high character you fit the M. Very pleased to present Another salute, right: created in a short time through exactly and integrity and of the daughter of a turn, and you walk away feeling that opposite, that is to say, more humans famous Maori chieftain. He is a man having met him for the first time in your measures, a man-power which is at least who has exercised a great influence in life, you now know your King tuch bet
of equal value: If we return home after bringing the Maori fighting men and re- ter than cinema or daily paper could the war with a more nobisssed opinion inforcements to realise the importance ever have hoped to teach you. than we ever could have acquired there, of supporting the cause of liberty and
You walk back into the Palace, an unhor. that is not our fault."
justice in the great war. He addressed anpins your medal, places it in a case, It would be wrong to conclads from his people of Kotoit and other places, and bands it to you with your stick.
Out
into these letters that the mass of German and as an example to them himself ering that you have passed one of life's again and the quadrangle, feel- prisoners-of-war is seriously disaffected. listed and fought with them as a private signposts A few more One does not suppose this to be the case Subsequently Captain Vercoo distinguislio Save the King, and the tidious for a moment. At the same time, how ever, there is no doubt that many of thed himself in Gallipoli and in Flanders walks back into the Palace, pers are drawing comparisons be and it is reported that he was recor
greatest ordeal, however, is to tween the lot of the people of England mended for the Victoria Cross Tobecome. Cal do please show me the and that of the people of in that comparison the Fatherland ad been entrusted with the presentation of Cross." tainly does not benefit. When they are land on behalf of two wall known tribes or You!" Off, do tell us what you got 12.
cer this gold medal by the Mayor of Avel repatriated they will talk. One can leave Captain Vercoe expressed his thanks it at that-Daily Telegraph.
in an appropriate speech.
Your
What did the King say to for 1" That is the lead straw "Well, you say, there was a basket full of them, and I grabbed mine before they all went.
AMERICA'S
7
LEADING
MOTORCYCLE
Indian
Count the Indians on che
We have just received a shipment of 1918 BIG TWINS with Electric equipment Price has been reduced to $580-the lowest it has ever been. Later shipments will be higher in price. Next year's Indian will be exactly the same as the 1918 model?:
ALEX. ROSS&Co.,
4. Des Voux Road Central; Telephone 27