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ROYAL
THEATRE
HONGKONG.
A. D. C.
IN THE MUSICAL PLAY
PINKIE & THE FAIRIES "
FOR GROWN-UPS AND CHILDREN.
REQUEST
MATINEE
TO-MORROW, Wednesday, April 2nd, at 4.30 p.m.
$3.
Price
...
Children half price to Matinec.
Booking at MOUTRIE'S.
THEATRE ROYAL
A. D. C.
POPULAR MATINEE
AT
POPULAR PRICES
Owing to the continued demand for further
performances of
"PINKIE & THE FAIRIES,"
there will be a
MATINEE
on Thursday, April 3rd, at 4.30 p.m., which will be positively the Final Performance. Prices: Dress Circle and Stalls
Pit and Gallery
...
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Children half price.
Booking at MOUTRIE'S,
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"AUNT CAROLINE
will re-appear on
SATURDAY, APRIL 5th,
AT
THEATRE
THE
IN
ROYAL
"OUR BOYS."
PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY
for
LANTERNS
for
PEACE CELEBRATIONS.
JAPANESE RED LANTERNS.
113 inches
DIAMETER
Per Case of 500
Per 100
Per dozen
8 inches $35.00 7.50 1.00
$50.00 11.00 1.25
CANDLES, to
burn
about five hours, can be supplied at $2.40 per 100. PRICES NETT CASH ON DELIVERY.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
"MONTSERRAT LIME FRUIT JUICĖ The best drink when you're hot
* and thirsty," (
FT-COOLS TUR BLOOD- AND KEEP YOU FIT. OBTAINABLE THOM THE STORES.
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THE BONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 1er, 1919.
OUR POST-BELLUM ARMY,
WELSH MINERS LIFE, WEALTH IN THE VILLAGES. [FROM. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH," SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. THE P. & D. §. N. Cole Stormer
AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
work, but to the ordinary observer mav ing through the South Wales valleys it CONSIGNEES per Company's steames would seem that, the present standard of living is something much more than bear-
"PELEUS "
تم
[By MAJOR CECIL DATTINE.] Like the problems of demobilisation, the needs of a reorganised army are now The insistently pressing for attention.
No me grudges the miner high wages Indian hot weather begins in April, andby reason of the arduous nature of his the problem of relioving at any rate, some of the troops who now garrison the Eastern Empire, as well as the field armies of Syria and Mesopotamia, can- not long be deferred. Siner the Governable, even in these days of high prices.be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kow ment proclaimed before the General Elee tion that conscription would lapec with the war, the scheme for recruiting the post-bellum army, or at least that part of it which is liable to foreign service, must be voluntary enlistment. No one can say how popular or otherwise military service is likely to be with what we may call the recruit class, but there is good reason to expect a fair response to a Inir offer, if in the future a fair offer is made.
Good money is made, and with the minimums in operation a collier cannot get less than £4 29. 3d, a week-it was 1. 34. before the war-and many a man earns over £1 a day, in addition taj the war bonos of 18s. a week. Some men make as much ne £10 and more in a week, and it is no uncommon thing for a family to bring bome £160 £20 for six days work In addition, the miner gets his coal nt
cheap rate, and is not rationed. But you tell him that he seems to be doing pretty well, and be will retort that living costs were, and that he wants extra money out of the profits he is told are going about.
During the war it is said that the eolliers have not shown much interest in Undoubtedly they war-saving schemes.
DUNERA!!
Arrived Hongkong on March 1st, 1910. FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND STRAITS
are hereby notified that the. Cargo wil loon, where it will lie at Consigbee's risk.
The Cargo will be ready for Kowloon Won), #hera,each eunsign. delivery from Godown 40 and aft March 31st.
Optional cargo will be landed, unles notice has been given prior to steater's arrival.
All broken, chafed, and damaged good are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on nay Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 a.m and noon within the free storage period.
No claims will be admitted after th Goods have left the steamer's Godown, after April ↑
and all Ghining undelivered
will be subject to rent.*. All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or
ised. before April 21st, or they will not be re-
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, March 31st, 1919,
cogn
1659
Consignees of, Cargo by the above- nained vessel are hereby informed tha their goods are being lauded and placed their risk in the Hongkong and and Gotown Company's Gudos us t men will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained is the- goods are landed
Optional gouds will be lastded here un- less instructions are given to the contrary before & hors,
rent.
me.
Goods not cleared within eight days, ja- cluding date of arrival, will be subject to No Fire insurance will be affected by
in any case whatever." Dannged packages must be left in tho Godowns for examination by the Cons signers, and the Company's suiverore, Messrs. Goddard & Douglas, nt. 10 a.my i on Mondays and Thursdays.
All claims hust be presented within ten days of the Steamer's Arrival here after which date they maunot be recognised.
No claims will be admitted after the
ds bave left the Godown.
E. V. D. PARR,
Superintendent. Hongkong, March 31st. 1910,
The causes which militated against re- cruiting in the past were partly those known to all the world, and partly those discovered by the soldier after enlist ment; sickness contracted in the Service by healthy lads and induced by life in the tropics, broke many constitutions, The period of Indian service, without spend freely. As one shopkeeper put it leave home, was unreasonably long; tife to me, they dress well, and they leed The Welsh miner takes a pride in some cantonments was exasperatingly well." monotonous, and the military routine in himself, and buys plenty of gond clothes, with a special smit to go to chapel calculated 20 deaden rather than 10
Only the last boot- sharpen the wits. Not only have the con- iu on Sundays. ditions of pay been discreditably inade leather will do for him. quate, but deductions were made which men may affect the extreme, and they cer were not expected by the soldier on enlist. tainly have a wonderful taste in cape, but ment, and which he consequently resent their suits and evercoats are of the best ed. The notorious drawbacks of the quality, bought regardless of cost. Then, Army were, perhaps, more detrimental again, these people expect their full and Kowloos Wharf and Godown Comp Godowns at Kowloon, where each consign.
to recruiting, and are likely to receive more attention in the era of reform; but the grievances and hardships within the Bervice, which can for the most part be corrected by the administrative action War Office, should not be the of
neglect- ed. Above all, it is essential to protect the economic position of the soldier on release from his engagement. So long as the Government fails to do so enlistment will be unpopular.
INFANTRY UP THE LINE-
AMERICAN ASIATIC 3.R. CO.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
FROM NEW YORK:
The younger HE Stemmstrip
ration of food and a bit more, and the excellence of their tables might surprise workers in other industries. Poultry is easily disposed of in the mining valleys, a bird costing 18s. to 2bs. being no un common dish to set before the Rhondda
collier.
One incident of cusy spending came to my notice this week end. In a grocer's shop a woman was ordering half a dozen tins of fruit which was priced at 48 10d. a tin. Remarked the grocer, You eat a lot of tinned fruit at your house, Ob, it is not that Mr. Mrs. Evans" does he is the a week wants
lot of
names are, of spending. course, fictitious, but the story is trae. Take, too, the miners' homes--I have been it several. They are in most cases well, in expensively, furnished, and even solid style, quite a big percentage boast ing pianos.
The conditions of service in the Regular Army before the war varied with cach branch the Bervice, but the line con- stituted about one-half of it, and was the most difficult to recruit; therefore it may well bo chosen as typical of the needs of the Army; and, in order to understand the requirements of the War Office for the near future, some sketch of the con- ditions under which the infantry served. Then the anusement eide of life gives before the war will be of use. Infantry
another free outlet for money spending. recruits were enlisted at 18 years of age. Cinoma houses flourish in every district, but were not drafted to the regiments in and there are often theatree or musie India until they accomplished their 20th halls as well.
Two sports are pre- year, or at least such was the pledge eminent, football and boxing, and to 800 given to Parliament, because the mortal a local team or champion, men and lads ity of young lads under 20 through the will travel all round the countryside. Indian climate was at one time terrible. while their inclination to back their luck In reality, boys under 18 were accepted or fancy on all occasions is irresistible. by
It is a trifle startling the recruiting authorities when num-
a stranger in bers were shart hy the subterfuge of giv
aining town to watch a small crowd ing the wrong age, a procedure which gathered in the main street on Sunday was condoned and almost encouraged by morning, and to find that the cause of the War Office to fill up their depots the excitement is a sweep" on the num- Thus many youths went to India at 19.ber of the first tramcar to come along. Even & sweep on the number of the The period of enlistment was for seven first hymn in chapel is not unknown. If years with the Colours and for five yours the miners get their demands there will and more money with the Reserve, with the proviso that be more time for sport i if the soldier happened to be in India to spend on clothes, amusemerits, and so the standard when the seventh year expired, or in case forth, apart from raising of any emergency he might be kept eight of living, and naturally a strong appeal years with the Colours. As a rule, sol is made to the younger and more care diers were discharged early in the eighth less men. They affect to scorn any pow- year of their service. The rate of payers the Government possesses, and
or even younger,
the
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"SLAVIC PRINCE," Captain Thomas Burgh, having arrived from the above Porte, Coungness of Cargo are hereby Informed that their Goods are being landed their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong Limited, Kowloon, and stored at Consignon' risk and expanse.
Consigns of argo are hereby notified that
the Buperintendent of Intparts and Experi they mast produce an Import Permit signed by Hongkong, before Bill of Lading po be countersigned.
All trees, chufod, and damaged Good-are- be left in the Godowas where they will b examined on FD&T, April 4th 1818, at 10 4.
All Clams must be prate within Firta DATE of the Steamer's arrival bore, after be date they cannot be recognized
No Claims will be admities after the Good nake left the Godowns, and all trends remsiniuz delivered after April 7, 1919, will be subiect to rent,
No Fire Insurance has bees effected, Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 31st March, 1918. {500
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. ** 8.8. VENEZUELA" VOT 11-OUT. Fox SAN FRANCISCO, HONOLULU JAPAN, PORTS AND SHANGHAÌ.” *THIS above-mentioned vessel having arrived Вест the above-mentioned porte, cousigases of cargo are hereby informed that their Cargo will be tanded at their risk into the Haardoa and/or extes Hasar deus Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf
and. Godown Co., Ltd, and stored at consignees risk
Conalguess of Carge are hereby notified that they must produce an Import Permit, signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, Hongkong, before Bills of Lading can be countersigned.
All broken, dhafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be samined on April 1st, 1919, at 10 ..
All Claim must be presented within a menth cannot be recognized.
NOTICE TO. CONSIGNEES.
"TGIBODAS " Arrived Hongkong on March 31st, 1910.
FROM BOMBAY AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above- named vessel are hereby informed that their goods are being loaded and placed their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown, Company's
(c¿
mens will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained es the goode are landed.
Optional goods will be landed here up- less instructions are given to the contraly before 6 hours.
• Goud, not cleared witbin eight days, in- cluding date of arrival, will be subject to ient.
No Fire insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.
Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Con-
Goddard & Douglas at 10 signete, dodd the Double surveyore, on Mondays and Thursdayat
a-m
All claims must be presented within ten days of the Steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Clodown,
EV-D. PARR Superintendent, O. B. N. Co. Hongkong, March 31st, 1910.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. "CHUN SANG" Arrived Hongkong on March 28th, 1919,
FROM BOMBAY AND STRAITS. Consignes of Cargo" by the stove-named veel are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed T THEM RISE in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wh rf and Godo ra Company's Godowns at Kowloon where each Consignment will be sored at Mark by Mark aut delivery can be obtained as the Goods
・are lauded,
Optional Goods will be .nded here unless instructions are given to the contrary before 6 hours.
حلام
Gooda upalested within 8 days including" date of arrival will bububject to rent.
No Fire Insure, te effoored by me
*amaged packages
varied with rank and qualifications but hublic announcement, two days ago, that of the Steamar's arrival here, aftor which they in any case whatever in the Go-
began at 18. 20 per diem. The great accommodation for troops was required majority of soldiers never
mote was received with the remark, That's all ted swank" than 28., and although Don- officers were paid up to 4s a day, no, one gained much until they reached the rank of
owing to the expenses
trained its recruits and performed ita other functions. On an average only
No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda
have leti ile Godowns and all Goods remaining andelivered after April 3rd, 1919, will be subject to rent,
No Fire Insurauss whatever will be effected. Consignees are requested to send in their Bi of Lading *for counter-signature intelistely,
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
Alexandra Batridings. Hongkong, March 27th, 1919.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
(5.10
For examination by the Consignees, and
Company's Surveyors, Headre, GODDARD DOUGLAS, at 10 AM on MONDAYS and TEVESDAYS. All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's strivel hare, after which è date they Vonnnot be rangnised, No Claim will be admitted, after the Goods have left the Godowns.
E. V D. PARR Buy orlatendent, POS, N.
Hongkong, March 30 h. 1919.
Coy
of the corporals' mess, badges, and sober of Territorial battalions. Theoretis forth. The soldier was housed, clothed, ally, one battalion served at home to and fed, and fairly well by comparison supply drafte for the other battalion in with his standard of comfort in civil India or the Colonies. In practice, the life in those days. In the infly light, talions of some regiments to serve abroad at exigencies of politics compelled both bat any rate, his work was generally though this varied with the garrison, the at the same time, when another regiment regiment, the number of men available for fatigue datics, and so forth. Much
In some three or four regiments were in this posi luck entered into his lot. stations, such as York and Colchester, soldiers
enjoyed the social
plea Bures by which many of them had been
Arrived Hongong on 30th March, 1919. tempted to enlist in the shape of cop-
FROY STRAITS. genial female society when arrayed in
The constant drilling, marching, and having arrived from the above porta, "Con scarlet and blue; others found them.
Consignees of Cargo by the above-named- selves far from towns, and were very dull.counter-marching of the infantry com
utised in the four first divisions of the sign of Cargo by her are hereby informed
that all Goods are being landed af their risk vessel are hereby informed that their goods are Expeditionary Force had certainly tend
HOME SERVICE.
tion, which was very unpopular with the FROM SAN FRANCISCO, YOKOHAMA 62
Our system hinged upon re soldiers. gimental ésprit de corps, and any dis-T location had the worst results.
unite.
AND KOBE
THE Steamship
" ALVARADO,"
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
CHENGTU,"
el to make soldiering unpopular between into the hazardous and/or extra hasardousing lasted and placed rain are in the Godown of the Hongkong and Kowloon Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Thus it happened that the young sol 1911 and 1914. The Aldershot battalions Whart and Godown Company, Limited Company Godowns at Kowlood whers ench dier generally spent the first two-and with difficulty mustered 300 men for
Consignment will be sorted out Mark og Mark tak the Goods aro sometimes three-years of his military operations, and they depended. entirely whence, and/or from the wharves. delivery
may be obtained.
and delivery can be obtained, ak life in a battalion at Aldershot or in
upon the Army Reserve in form fighting Goods not cleared by the 1st April,
Inside Ireland. For the first six or nine months
The Reserve was thus almost 1818, at & P.M., will be subjeos to rent.
Goods not cleared within 6 dere including Theso of recruits'. he was put through a course
All broken, shated and damaged packages date of arrival will be subject to rent, i Training, which included and absorbed on the outbreak of war,
conditions should be carefully guarded
No Fire Insurance will be oncoted by me lines. physical instruction on
against in future, for.
for, together with there to be left in the Godowns where they thewill be examined by Messrs. Goddard &
in sky oase whatever to left in the Go- These lads benefited rapidly by the open- unpopularity of certain dull stations- Doughs, on 1st April, 1919, st 10 Damaged packairos trukd air life, the active exercise, regular hours, grievance already mentioned the youth Claims against the Steamer muni be presented dewas for examination by the Consignem, and and wholesamte food, so that, having atful soldier had very little to complain withls to days of arrival, otherwise they will the Company's, Surveyors, Means, GODDARD tnined their 20th year, they were it to
in his first two years' home service not be recognised. take
Douglas, at 10 AM ON MONDATS DE THURSDAYS. All Claims must be presented improved in health and strength, he had say one whatever.
within ten days of the Steamer's arrival herė facilities for athletics which fell to very Bill of Lading will be countersigned ty alter, which date they cannot be recognised. few inds of his age out of the Forces, ho JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., La, No Claites will be admitted after the goods was treated kindly and considerately in
Arents. -
have left the Godawn. the great majority of cases, although Hongkong, March 25th, 1919, [G33
WELE TAD. PARK,
Superintond Hongkong, March 30th, 1919.
their places in the drafts for India, and FL good deal to enjoy. He usually No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in
which were despatched betwoon October 1st and March 1st, so as to arrive before the torrid heat began. Sometimes these two years were thoroughly enjoyed, but owing to the shadow of war which hung over the country after 1011, and the conseq sent martinets were not altogether unknown
of Home Ariny our
-in-
in those days, and the life had the plen-
not save much out of 1s 2d. a day, but they had enough for pocket-monov and tolnece, and the few economists in the ranks could, and sometimes did, sond pre- annis of money to their folks at home. After his second season of summer train,
.
FILLS FOR ZAM
DELE CLERC'S LIVE & KIDNETS
tense training tho young soldiers got an overdone of marchere of novelty. Naturally, soldiers did HALF A CENTURY REPUTATION. ing about and maneuvring for the ib- struction of senior officers and Staffs. Moreover, the honto battalions were kept
invaluable for diseases of these important organs, at far too low a strength for their par
Gravel, Fulde We Back, Gout, Rheumatized, de that work fell with undue PORC, RO
Prics 88, leading Chalets, or post free. Da La severity upon the men in the ranks.
Oro Lim, Co, HAVERSTOCK ROAD, NWU To understand the position of those in our young infantryman became avail Loa, ENGLAND. Depota 1: Paris, 18, Bu
Ho vaurllyCamriazion; New York, 90, BREMAN STEMER, young soldiers, som description of the able for an Indish draft, organisation is unavoidable British Instained leave to visit his home in the Toronto, LTMANS L; Australia, Baper Bas, fantry regiments were prganised in two early autumn, and probably sailed for Bydney and Brabere: New Zealand Dave Co
battalions, a depôt, and varying num the East just before or after Christmas.
Daily Telegraph. (Continued et foot of next column.)
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