HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL
SUPPLEMENTARY VOTE OF FIVE AND A HALF MILLION DOLLARS.
A meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Connell will to held tedy at noon in the Council Chamber.
QUESTIONS.
The Hen. Mp-'t, Galabaster, OH, PL. bas given notice of thus following pet tienst
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THRUSDAY, JULY 17TH, "1919,
THE PEACE CELEBRATIONS. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH BAZAAR OBTAINING GOODS. BY FALSE
ENTERTAINMENT TO THE
SERVICES.
The Prie Debration Committe has definitely, devided that there shall be as entertainment to rikfiarrison to-morres. I ha- bern found that it will be more comen, nt and much more acceptable to rik tiers t they are allowed to enters "tain themselves with funds supplied, hy- the Lymmittee. “A certain sumn his timeres for by allotted to each of the European soldiers and
Indian
(1) With reference to the report of
the Committee of the Sanitar:oldiers in the Colony, and the money is Board appointed to consider the ing forwarded to the respective Come: question of scavenging. is the
anding Ofera Hon. Director of Public Works
"The entertainment of the sailors hus not correctly reported to have ininut- ed. The present systemet been defnitely decided upon. It is
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IN AID OF CHARITY.
A stanssful Bazaar--the proceeds nf, which are to be devoted to the Ministre ing Children's League, Charch Extension. and Christian education --Wiki hold Yesterday afternoon at St. Paul's College, which was gaily fotlagged for the reen- slun.
The bazaar was formally declared open by Mrs Barnett, wife of the Archdercon, at the invitation of the RevA. Da Stewart, who stated that Mrs. Furner, who had promised to perform the cere mimy, deeply regretted her inability be present owing to indisposition. She was very interested in the baziar, and sent her heartiest wishes for its success, trusting that the Committer of St. Paul's
PRETENCES. YOUNG EURASIAN'S FOLLY.
A VERY UNSATISFACTORY HOME.” Association with bad characters led to the downfall of a Eurasian young man, named J. C. Stoppe, who pleaded guilty at the Magistraes, yesterday, to obtain. ing a pair of silk pyjamas, valued at $10, and twenty yards of silk, by false pre Donors, from fessrs. Pohromull Bros.
Mr. P. X, d'Almada prosecuted, and Mr. F. T. Agassiz appeared on behalf of the defendant.
that the defendant ordered goods in the Chief Det.-Inspector Murison stated
neme of two different persons, forging the signatures of the gentlemen concerned.
collection and disposal is, Vury likely, thus, their number being would rentimus to grow larger and mot | Defendant, who was an ex-employd of the
economical and with the provis safer, they will be entertained to dinner sion of suitable pier ùccommoda- Į tumorrow evenime. tion would be fient?"
ORTERS OF THE DAY.
THE BECERPTION AF GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
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influential as time went on. Mr. Stewart
C.P.R, seat an expressed the" cordial thanks of the Com
order for pair of mitte» tp. Mr«, Barnett, who had come for. Priamas be a. Chinëse boy to the mer (w what steps dies the C- For general information we
ward, at such short noties to assist them, chant. purporting the same to be from a vennene propuse to take to pro-quested to state that kudies are included)
Mrs. Barnett, in devlaring the bazaar. Mr. H Johnson of Messrs. Jardine, vide the suitable pier accommoda.
open said they had all fearns to valus Mathesond Co. The prinmas were de in the invitations to the fineral ReceptE. Ministering Children's League, which live, and then the merchants being tion which would render the prestin at Bayernntent House on Saturday had helped the focal Victoria Hom, and isniekus mail enquiries, as to whether sent system efficient
at 11-20 am."
many other charities in this Cluny ani persen by the name of H. Johnson was THX Ky. mak EMU LANCK BRIGADORE First reading of a Rifi intisules An
As there will undoubtedly be great that the League was very badly in nesteixing a reply-in-the-negative, ther com in other colonies, She had just heard working at Jardine. Matheson & Co's, Re Ordinance to thorize the appropriaerin ev-te-view the Huntinations, the St. tion of a Supplementary sum of five milJohn Ambulance Brigade Hongkong and funds owing to the death of Lady mutated with the Police, who advisort Bout four hundred and sixtysix thou China District) be arranged for train. Math, the underss. Who gave large the" compleinants to watch for similar Man, the hundred and twenty-seven jet ambulance members, men and wonen.suberiptions towards it. She was wire fenders. A few days later the Chinese bar dollars and sixty-three cents to defray to be on duty from 1.20 p.m. t. 1 p.m...they would all try that evening to send a brought another order for twenty yards Dom Friday, and front 3.15 p.ua. to 11 p... substantial subscription to the League, as of silk, the letter being signed on this Post Peding of a Bill intituled And Saturday. Headquarters will be at it varnestly asked for help, . Referring to pecasion with the name of a clerk in the Ordinance to provide that no person the City Hall, kindly nt for the ova
the next object of the bazaar Mr.cployment of the .P.R. The boy was shal residi within the southern portion [sion, where the W and the maited wilt Bacnetu said it was a good thing to bear detained, 'and enquiries made elicited the of the Island of Cheung Chat, otherwise cared for. Tadies and children will of Church extension, for it meant that fare that defendant had perpetrated the know as Dumbbell Island, without, the 1. Tooked after by lady members of the the Church wat - living not deach formeries Defendant was arrested and consent of the inverno-in Council,
Victoria "Nursing Division.
Christian education grow with Chirchh made a clean breast of the whola Erstension. As the Churely imembership affair. He redeemed the pair of prjumas, The change in the original date of the increased, there were more children re which had been pawned, and offered to Celebrations has nude it necessary to quiring to be given an education founded stitution
"I am instructed by abanrion the schwar for a big children'son Christian truths. They must try their Angathering at Happy Vélby. At a me-t- ing of the Committe, at which this was
very best to support their Christian schools and make them burger. The people of St. Paul's were noted for their discussed, it was found that all the
- the charges of the year 1915.
First reading of a Bill, intituled An, Ordinumer to consolidate and amend thei law relating to places of Public Enter-
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First wading of a Bill intine Ordinance to amend the rating (Special War Rate) Ordinance. 1917.
THE CHILOMEN.
Seed reading of the Bill intituled Anghelors were anxious that there should works and their generosity. They had
Ordinance for the appointment of a Special Custodian of Enemy Interests in China Companies.
takem a lot of trouble in the organisation
the CS.P.," said witness," to ask your worship if you can see your way to give defendant the option of a fine and to bind him over for six months. As far as the Police know, his previous charseter has been good."
be a tamasha for the children on Saturof the bazaar, and she hoped their forts day, whereas the married metabets abso would meet with success. (Applause). ̧.
Mr. Agassiz stated that he had seen Sound reading of the Bill intituled Antion in the bears of a July afternoon, whentive purchasers present, and as soon as
Jutels refused to countenance such a fune There were a large number of prospec-justier would he satisfied in this case by the .S. P. on the matter, and thought that Ordianner for the more effectual proten tion of marine stores.
THE NEW GOVERNOR. PREPARATION OF AN ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
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there were certain to be disastrous results In a gathering of several thousand child. alle, the sum of $1 to each of the 1.000 It has been decided therefore, to odd children in 'the Hongkong and Kow. Joon Schools registered under the Govern.
the bazaar was open a brisk business was dode. Miss Kate Wen exercised a general-
were laden with fancy work flowers aperintendence over the stalls, which
sweets, toys, refreshment and games. She was assisted by pupils of St. Paul's Girls" School, and members of St. Paul's Church.
the infliction of a fine. It was rather a dad case. Defendant was only nineteen
up-bringing. He had, no doubt, go; mixed of age, and had had a very unsatis factory home indˇa very Lasatisfactory
up with bad characters, and had fallen
into bad habits. Imprisonment would be
PEACE
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FOR
LANTERNS
&inch RED & 7.50) Per $35:
lach RED
$11.00 100
Per case
$50
of 500
CANDLES $2.40 per 100.
FLAGS
3 ft x 4 ft.
$1.75 to $2.75 each
SET OF 12 ALLIES FLAGS $21 PER SET.
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HONGKONG
PEACE
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The prices charged were moderate and j a very serious thing für him, for it would FRIDAY, 18th and SATURDAY, 19th JULŸ, 1919.
ment. By this arrangement, such schools A meeting of ante of the lending resi-as the French and ftalian Convents do dents of Hongkong was held, yesterday. Last benefit but the obvious ditheulty of visitors were able to purchase skilfully in the office of the Hou Sir Paul Chater, giving money to all private schools (When worked cushions, embroiders. pillow CMC fur the purpose of considering any person in Hongkong, Kowloon or the and handkerchiefs, sweets, toys and 1 pritation of an address of welcome New Territories can claim that he has a Bowers. The children were nos forgotten
Sir Reginald Stubbs, G.C:M.G., un his school with such number of pupils as
for a number of Chinese youths, dressed arrival in the Colony.
pleases his imagination) was carefully for rubber balls for a modest for of ten considered by the Committee. The monies
as clowns, offered themselves as targets
allotted to each school is being forwarded vents. A description of the bazaar would mistresses, so that independent celebra to the respective hendjansters and bead the charming waitresses who dispensed Dos be complete without a referenes to
refreshments. tions may e arranged by wach
The Hon. St-Paul Chater presided, the others present being the Hon. Mr. N. J. Stabb (Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation), the Hon. Mr. C. G. Ala baster, the Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell (Dodwell & Co.), the Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Purr (Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co.), Mr.
THE DRAGON BOST, PROCESSION.
THE MOTOR CAR PROCESSION.
practically damn the whole of his future carver and would thus not give him "an opportunity to ptrieve a lapse by making a fresh start. Another point in favour of defendant was that he volun-
before a warrant had been issued against tarily surrendered himself to the Police him. He had also given the Police Full
of the article, handing over the pawn: information as to where he had disposed
the commital of the offence, defendantle ticket and redeeming the goods, Since
conduct had been satisfactory in every Way. He (Mr. Agassiz) did not think for. a moment that defendant had realised the seriousness of his actions, which were done thoughtlessly and rather from weakness. Mr. Agassiz further stated that he had been instructed by defendant's relatives Flower Stall Mrs. Chan and Mild we his way to deal with defendant and friends to say that if the Magistrate
At 7.30 'p.m, an open-air cinematograph entertainment was given, the pictures servened being Lest We Forget and Charlie Chaplin comedies.
The bazaar will be continued this after- Timmon, on which evasion there will be a
Chinese theatrical performance.
The following are the names of those who have entered for the Motor-ca: Pro- cession : →→
R. Ross Thomson (Butterfield & Swire) Commander 6 W. Beckwith is in Mr. M. Bernard (Jardine, Math charge of alluesängenuents for the dragon sun & Co.), Mr. J. L. Crockatt (Chartered bunt procession, which gilt circam-navi. Bank). Mr. CL. Sandes (Mercantile gate the Harbour to-morrow, night. Banky, Mr. J. A. Plummer (Bradley “& dragon will be 136 feet long-, C). Mr. A. H, Compton (D. Sasanen.& Co.). Mr. C. S. Gubbay (S. D: Sassoon A.). Mr. W. Sinclair (Reiss & Co.) Me. W. 31. Humphreys (W. M. Hum. phreys & Co.), M Barrett (Dodwell & Mr. Le d'Almada e Custen:(2). Mr. Co.), Mr. H. J. Gedge (Johnson, Stokes . E. Clough (1), M. H. B. L. Dowbig Master), Mr. J. Scott Hurston (Deacon.gine (1), Mr. R. M. Dyer (2). Mr. 3. W. Looker. Deacun & Haraton), Mr. S. W. Evans (1). Contuodore V. G. Gurner. Ts, Mr. Ho Kwong, and Mr. Ng Hon R.S. (1). Mrs. C, H. P. Hay (2). Dr. Tz
G. M. Hurston (1), Sir Robert Ho Tung (1). Mr. R. de Journel (1). Mr. C. Laurit sen (1). Hon. Mr. Lau Cha pak (1). Mr. Lu Shun Wan (1). Mr. Maxwell (1), Miss Kathleen. Moxon (1), Mr. H. M, H Nemaz (1), Mr. Ojagar Singh (1), Mr. 8. A. Rodgers (1), M. Y. San & Co. Ltd, 1). Mr. C. L.--Sandes (1). Mr. Bilva Netto (1), Mr. E. V. M. R. de Souza (3). Mr. E. Suzuky (3), and Messrs. Was simull Assimul & C%. (1),
A sulerommittee was requested to draft an address and submit it for approval at a future meeting of the Committee. Mr. H. Jedge was appointed Hon. Seere zary.
SMALL INVESTOR AND THE STATE
256,000,000 SHELLS.
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The following were the stalls and stall bolders;
Lim Ke
Sweet Stall --Miss W. Woo and Miss H. Wong.
Toy Stall--Mrs. Chan and Miss Ep. Dollar Stall.-Mrx. Gittens, Mrs. Wong and Mrs. Keating.
Fancy Work Stall, --Mry. Lái Tse Ming. Mrs. Wei Wink Lok and Miss Kojewall
Cushion Stall. Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Hall
as a first offender they would send the lad out of the Colony within a week, with sufficient money to make a fresh start. Home would be dealt with under the He had no doubt that similar cases at
Probation of Offenders' Act.
Lindsell: I am prepared to im pose fines on both charges, but they must Thirty Tents Stalls-Miss Kwok and errions-$100 on the first charge, 850 on be fairly heavy, as the offences are very
the second, and a personal bond of $100 to be of good behaviour for six months.
Mr. Lindsell made an order for the return of the pyjamas to the merchant.
Miss Choy.
Wrappers.-Mrs.
Wong.
Yeung and Me,
Refreshments Mrs. Green and Mr Wong Bul-pun.
Games-Mr. Tao Sze-ki,
SMOKING IN CHURCHES.
The suggestion by 11 of the congrega.
REWARDS TO JOURNALISM:
In the House of Commona Brigadier. To celebrato the demobilisation of the
General, Croft asked the Prime Minister Bast, Anglian Munitions Committee
whft was the total porcentage of gentle Rooms, Liverpool street, London, on May doubtless have caused saany good folk to percentage of new viscounts, baronets," lunch on took place at the Abercorning should be allowed in church will recent honours list; and what was the tion of St. James's Bermondsey that smok-men connected with journalism, in the
the Committee) said the magnitude of the church wae quite a common practice.
hold up their hands in horror, but, of and krights respectively engaged or inter. James Stevenson (Chairman of course, in the good old days smoking in ested in sewspaper services; and further, work of the Ministry of Munitions would
what was the total number of newspapers
6th,
Sir
Sir Theodore Chambers, National Con troller of the War Savings Committee, addressing the Devon and Cornwall Con ference at Plymouth on May 6th, said that as long as the War Savings Certificate existed so long would their movement con- tinue to flow. Whereas before the war 2145,000 people had a stake in the country, there were now seventeen to twenty,mil lions of such people. The small investor had 600 millions sterling to his credit. This, he believed, was one reason which had kept the country so level-headed and stable during the past six months.
Nothing was more calculated to coun- ter the increase of trasis or to act as an
He had seca machine guns work up from enjoining that "noe graduate, scholler or tion desired by the hon, and gallant mem- 125 to 4,000 week and small arms am- antidote to the dangers of excessive State nationalization than this holding of Aeroplanes and engines were worked up
munition to 30,000,000 rounds a day student of this universitie presume to ber is public knowledge, and is obtain securities by the people themselves. He tells were fired on the Western Front sitie
take tobacco in Saint Marie's church able by anyone who makes the necessary outlined
to 4,000 month. As many as 4,000,000 upon payne of final expillinge the univer. inquiries (Laughter.) pow.cheme for democratising the, working of the war: savings more in a day, and the troops never moved a
Brigadier-General Croft: Are the facts ment by a system of representation from yard. Whatever might be said against Midlothian," refers to an important por-bearing in mind the Prime Minister's in- Bir Walter Bcott, too. in the "Heart of not that the percentages are rather bigh the associations upon the National Sav. the Ministry of Munitions, no one could sonage who smoked, during the whole of difference to a good Press ings Assembly and the National Com- <ay, You did not deliver the grada" the sermon, tobacco borrowed from other mittee.
(Cheers.)
The Deputy Speaker: That is a matter worshippers.
of arithmetic.
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be realised when be stated that from first Cambridge University in 1015, the Vice- were interested
In fact, before the visit of James L. to in which recent recipients of honoure
owners or otherwise. Mr. Pratt (who replied): The informs.
to fast it turned out 250,000,000 shells. Chancellor issued a notice to the students
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, 18th :-->
6.30 pm. Entertainment of Services.
7,330
9 to 10..
:
10 to 1..
Illumination of City and Kowloon...
Fiery Water Dragon Leaves Yaumati, and Proceeds
through Harbour.
Grand Fireworks: Display on the Harbour, opposite
Statue Square.
SATURDAY, 19th :-
7,50. 10 00 11.30
Review of Troops on Cricket Ground.
Meeting of Executive and Legislative Councils.
General Reception at Government House:
12.00 noon Salute.
5.15 p.
0.30
7:0 5.00-
Motor Car Procession through the Central District. Entertainment of Services,
Illumination of City and Kowloon.
Fish Lantern Procession starts from Happy Valley
and proceeds through the City.
Grand Fireworks Display on the Harbour, opposite
Statue Square.
HONGKONG PEACE CELEBRATIONS.
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