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CABLES.
LATEST CABLES
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HOBBS HAS DONE IT.
FAR EASTERN
NEWS.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH,
CABLE KUOMINTANG CENSUS TO BE
THROUGH KECTER'S AGENCY.] SHANGHAI POSTAL EMPLOYEES.
GRACE'S RECORD OF CESTURIES GO ON STRIKE AND MAKE SEVEN
18 EQUALLED..
STRY PE AT TAPSTON
Lexus, August 17th.
DEMANDS.
BRITISH MARINES LANDEI,
TAKEN.
A PRELIMINARY TO FULL BOLSHE VIK PROGRAMME?
DIVIDED OPINIONS.
FROM OCB CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. ]
The Kuomintang are desirous of taking a genus of Canton, and in order that they may do this without opposition, and so as to remove any suspicion in the
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LOCAL WEDDING.
TINSON-PILE.
LOCAL SPORT,
BASEBALL..
SUMMARY COURT.
INDIAN DRIVER'S ALLEGATION,
Bucshi Singh, a chauffeur, brought an A pretty wedding took place at St. Owing to the departure from Hongkong action for wrongful dismissal against his Andrew's Church, Kowloon, on Satur- of the U.S.S, Heleng yesterday morning, employer, Mr. Shewaram, in, the Sum day, when the Rev. G. R. Lindsay officiat- the baseball match arranged between mary Court, before Mr. Justice" Wooded at the marriage of Mr. Arthur Cecil team from that vessel and the Filipino. yesterday, and in the course of the Tinson, son of Mr. James Tinson and Clüb yesterday afternoon, had to "bo action allege that he paid Mr. A. E. the late Mrs Tinson, and Violet Nors abandoned. Rowe, managing director of the Hong | Pile, daughter of, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. kong and Kowloon Taxicab Co. 30 for Pite.
Mr. Rowe getting him the situation. denied the allegation.
Mr. H. 8. Fitzroy appeared for plain Mr. D. MacCallum
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Suasana, Adigust 17th. Nearly 2009 postal employees, compris- fleing junior clerks, sorters, postmen and minds of the residents that the object I tiff and the defendant was represented by carrieil abouquet of white Honolulu week-end the second, team of the
Soulies struck this morning. They are de
At Taunton, playing for Sarrey against Somerset, Hoghs made 100 not out. has thus equaled Dr. W. G. Grace's
record of 120 centuries
ricket.
in first-class
A SPLENDID OVATION.
A red crowd at Taunton gave Hobis splendid vation on his emerging from the pavilon. His serne on Saturday even
There was wild en- ing was $t not out thesias, when after a few minutes' play ths erning, be completed his century, After ulding another singly, however, he was caught by Hill, off Bridges.
A consrison between Hulls and the late Dr. W. G. ciruer is a little avail, for these two great hatsmen made their
under very
different conditions.
This is Hubs thirteenth century this season, quilling the rncard jointly held by B. Fry, Hayward and Hendron.
RETAIL SUGAR PRICE.
BOTH FEDERAL AND QUEENSLAND GOVERSMENTS AGREE.
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MELBOURNE, August 17th. An agrovinent has been concluded her ween the Federal and thueensland Gov- ernments, reducing the wholesale price of sugar to retailers to 7-8 per ton for 3 years, beginning September 1st, and extend 14 the urge the importation if sug for the same period. It provides that sugar used för din naufacture of exportable goods shall be supplied at a price equivalent to the world's parity. • To with manufacturers to compete in The expert prade with foreign rivals, the
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manding:
Firstly, substantial wage increase. Secondly, recognition of the Posta: Employees Union.
Thirdly, reduction of hears.." - Fourthly, payment for overtime. Fifthly gratuity of one year's alter every 10 years' service..
Sixthly, no punishment of the leadres.
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Plaintiff's story was that he was dis- missed without any notice by his master, Mr. Shewaran, who said he took ous friends in the car. On July 23rd he had cleaned certain parts of the car and was and testing the vehicle when stopped by Mr. Rowe and told that he had so huxiness to take out the car. The ear was supplied to Mr. Shewarna by Mr
is to gather data in preparation of the operation of a full Bolshevik programme in the City, they will first conduct a fifteen days" campaign of public infor matien." This campaign will be carried cut from August 15th to September 1st when information will be disseminated respecting the purpose and value of can piting statistics. strikeThe publicity work will be undertaker. by groups of students under the aus
Indian witnesses gave evidence to the pics of the commissaries of police, edu
to and civil afairs of the city, nalivet that plaintiff had cleaned parts of the division of lubpur among the groups the car on the morning in question, and will be such as to assign about 200 house that he took it out of the Hengkong Hotel holds to a student who will have to visit Garage to test it.. 20 or 30 families or firms daily within the time limit.
Seventhly, the right to demand the
abolition and rejection of unequal trent ment.
Eighbly, no Foreigners to be employed in the pestii service after 1998.
LABOURERS NOT SATISFIED.. The Chairman, at n meeting of the General Labour Inion te-day, stated that the agreement, mentioned en August 12th, haul not satisfied the labourers,
After a discussion they had decided that work the operatives would not resume unless inter alia one-thirdstrike pay was granted and wages were increased a per cent.
ATTACK ON DETECTIVE. The strikers at the Post Office building this morning attacked a Chinese detective, who fled into the despatch room. The strikers followed, hitting him with tools and chairs. Finally the detective fired his revolver, wounding one coolie
Rowe.
Mr. Rowe, giving evidence, denied the allegation that he received 350 from The service of the attidents will be two-plaintiff for obtaining him the situation. fold. First, he will explain the object On the day in question he saw plaintiff and details of the census, and, secondly, driving the car it a fast speed and in a assist the populace to fill in the infor- dangerous pugner. The driver had to mation called for in the several report apply his brakes suddenly, which caused blanks,
Before the groups begin their the car to skid for about 12 feet, and he work they will be instructed as to the just escaped hitting a motor cycle. There were several Indians in the car, one of procedure required and the subjects to be touched upon when approaching the whom was sitting astride on one of the people. Th different police stations in
doors. He had previously instructed the must not touch the the Canton, Municipality will serve the headquarters af
The vehicle was these publicity mechanism of the car,
provided with a six months' guarantee groups.
A
driver that he
The bride, who was given away by her father, was tastefully attired in white In their own tennis matches against satin trimmed with orange blossoms and the Royal Artillery Officers during the
creeper flowers
Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps were Miss Lilian Spanton was bridesmaid Į defeated by twelve gaines, and was dressed in mauve crepe, satin trimmed with silver rosis and ribbons, and curried a bouquet of white Houaul flowers entwined with mauve ribbon.
Mrs. Dorothy Wheeler. sister of the bride, was matron of honour and Mr. John Tinson was hest man.
reception was subsequently held at the Kowloon Hotel, after which, Mr. and Me Tinson left for Mueno wehre the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride's travelling dress was of white crepe da chine trimmed with chocolate palage
crêpe.
OBITUARY.
The competition, which was of nine |games, took place on the privato courts of the B.A. officers off Chatham Road,
Kowloon.
The H.D. team were as follow:-- Corporal H. Owen Hughes (Infantry Co.) and Privato W. Hyde (Senttish Co.), Lieut. C. Willson (Artillery Co.) and 2nd Lieut. E JR. Mitchell (Infantry Co.). Private H. J. Armstrong (Infantry Ca and Private L. 1. S. Lloyd (Armoured Car Section), 2nd Lieut. A. H. Peen (In-
fantry Co.) and Pte. G. P. Lammert | (Infantry Co.)
HONGKONG CRICKET LEAGUE.
The annual meeting of the Hongkong Cricket League will be held in the pavilion of the H.K.C.C, où Monday, August 31st, at 3.15 p.m.
HEFA. MEETING.
MAJOR W. H. CAREST The death of Major William Havilland Carey at Pentrelew, W. Falmouth, cane as a shock to his many friends in Guernsey says the China Hepreas and Telegraph. Though only 6 years of age, it is doubt- ful if he ever fully recovered from a
In connection with the postponed terrible accident which befell him at the Hongkong Club when still à very young annual raceting of the Hongkong" Foot- Juan. Major Carey was the eldest son of half Association, which is to be held on On the other hand, persons unfriendly and the Taxicab Company were respon. Major-General W. 1. Carey (late). RA. Friday evening at the Hongkong Volun- As an officer in the Royal Garrison || teer Headquarters; it is interering/to Artillery, he was stationed in Ireland, | note that the balance sheet to be present. to the present Kuomintang regime, gene-sible for all adjustments
His Lordship dismissal the case..
Malta, Ceylon, Hongkong and Sierra ed at the ineeting shows that the Associa rally classified as anti-Reds, are circulat- the leg.iug a report that ap a recent meeting of
Leone. He retired from the service in tion is in a sounder financial position TAXICAB COMPANY SUED. the Balsheyists in Canton, at which were
1008, and resided in 5. Deven and than has been the case for sutne years. present M. Borodio, Liao Chung Hoi,
The account shows a balance of assets Hu Han Min: Tam Ping Shan, Chan Lu.
Chan Sui Hoi, a former employee of Cornwall.
Taxicab
over abilities of 2900.44-ds (against Goo Ying Fang, and others, it was de the Hongkong and Kowloon
$116,09 a year ago. The Interport account cided to appoint 3. Borodin and 30 Company, sued the Company for $100,
shows an available Inlance of B1,403.51" against 80 cents last year. The Associa draft detailed regulations for putting Company to learn to drive a car.
tion has during the year distributed the Bolshevism into full practice in Canton.
sus of $100.03 in charity. This report states that the committee has been working daily at the Treasury Building in Canton now in possession
Police were rushed to the scene, and,, res stored order. A detachment of marines
·from H.M.S. Concord? are now guarding the Post Office.
price will be determined by a representa Chinese pustal employees are pourly paid other Soviet leaders as a committee to being the sund' he paid on joining the
tive ecumbțitree.
ENKLIER CABLES.
TWO. "MONKEYS" OFFERED.
A strikers prochůmation complains that and expelled to work like cattle, while Foreigners oraiby superior positions and draw enormous salaries.
At a meeting of strikefs this afternoon, the righth demand (that no Foreigners
FLIERS (INČENTIVE” TO SET THE are to be employed after 1926) was with
PACE.
MELBOURNE. August 16th.
drawn.
THE SHANGHAI AFFAIR.
A prominent Italian resident has pro- nuser! 2500 each to Major Di Pineda, and CHINESE OPPOSITION TO JUDICIAL
bis mechanic Campanelli, if they reach Rome by November 4th, the date of the Armistice on the Italian front, in the sanie machine in which they flew to Australia.' BAD WEATHER ENCOUNTERED.
Rose, August 15th.
A ssage from Amboyna, Moineen islands, states that Major Di Pinedo has arrived, and is staying for three days owing to bad weather,
THE PRINCE'S TOUR:
LEAVES MONTEVIDEO FOR BUENOS AIRES.
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losteyibloo, August 15th. After reception at Government" House IER. H. the Prince of Waies reviöwed the troops frau a balcony, roars of applause greeting the Prince's appearance.
He subsequently was entertaineation cheon by the Pensilent at a restauraut, and later attended a cattle show,
A URUGUAYAN ESCORT.
Moxraytto, August 18th, The Prince of Wales departed for Burnos Aires aboard MS. Curlew, vercorted by a Uruguayan Naval Squadron.
CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS.
AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL EVENTS.
AMSTERDAM, August 16th.
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INQUIRY.
"CHINA'S FINANCIAL THIRST."
PEXING, August 17th)
Mr. Wang Tai Sieh, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, is reported to have urged the Chinese Government strenuously to oppose the judicial inquiry project. He is also credited with having expressed the view that China should firmly insist on obtaining complete tarill autonomy, in order to pave the way for
revision of unequal treaties.
He declares that: While China is Snancially thirsty, it is not good for her to drink poisonous spirit in order to assuage her thirst.” He questioned the wisdom of holding a conference to discuss merely the question of surtax.
Un
of the Commissary of Finance of the
Kuomintang Government.
THE CASE OF THE PRIESTS. The 3,000 odd makers of paper articles for religious ceremonial in Canton have Freently organied a unión in order to participate with other workers in the affairs of the city and in valisting mem- bers, they are foreing the native preists, who at times also prepare,sach wares, to join the organisation. The priests, most-
unattached to any temple or monastery but doing work under their own sign boards, are protesting against being put under union rule and are threatening to take down their signs. A strike of ricets would, of course, bring shout
turmoil in certain sections of the Canton conuunity, as many prople, would never think of burying their dead or offering thanksgiving for the birth of a child without the service of a priest,,
Mr. M. K. Lo appeared for the plain- tif, and the Company were represented
by Mr. L. Turner.'
DYNAMITE SEIZURE. COURT SEQUEL TO TAXI-CAB DISCOVERY.
A taxi-cab proceeding along the read et Mr. Türner said that when plaintif joined the firm he paid $100 as a tuition Aberdeen on Sunday night was stopped for, which sum would have been handed by Sergeant James, whs hade a search over to him at the end of three years of the car, when a number of sacks con- After qualifying as a driver he was em-raining 400 sticks of dynamite were found, The passengers, of the ear, a man and ployed by the Company at a monthly wage of 230. He was dismissed after four old woman, both Chinese, were arrest months' service, and he now claimed his ed and taken to the Aberdeen Police $100.
Mr. Lo submitted that his client was entitled to the money concerned, and his Lordship after hearing the arguments advanced, reserved judgment,
CYCLISTS FINED. "TRICK RIDING" IN' QUEEN'S
ROAD EAST...
Amber of Chinese youths have been observed lately by the Traffic Department.
Station
Thy appeared at the Central Magistracy yesterday morning before Mr. S. B. B. cElderry, and pleaded guilty to posses. sion of the explosives, They were re- manded in police custody.
The male defendant stated that he wnS a stone-mason.
WANTED TO DIE."
CHINESE WOMAN WHO WORRIED ABOUT POLITICS.
At Friday evening's meeting, there will pot orly be the matter of winding up the last season's affairs, but also of discussing the arrangements for the approaching season.
The question will also in all probability he raised of the Association taking over the control of school football in the Colony
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SOVIET RESPONSIBILITY.
"FOMENTING THE TROUBLES.".
Mr. Auston Chamberlain in. written reply, recently, to Lieut.-Commander. Kenworthy, who asked whether the evidence or proofs of the responsibility of the Govertiment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for the disorders in China or any part of such disorders, enu fi emmmunicated to Parliament;"and" whether any note on the matter is being addressed to the Government of the Ur ion
to be riding recklessly and at excessive. She often said that she wanted to speed, and to indulge în "trick riding" die, but that is usual amongst the of Soviet Socialist Republies.” said:- on bicycles on the roads of the Colony. Chinese," said witness at the Kowloon. The speeches of the Soviet Ambas The favourite venue of these delinquents Magistrae yesterday, when Mr. E. W. | sader at Peking are sufficient ground for used to be Statue Square, but now it
Hamilton as Coroner, held an enquiry my statements to Soviet influence in CHINESE · FORBIDDEN TO. LAND appears that they have gone further into the death of Li Sze, the concubine fomenting the troubles,, but we have other
IN PERU.
PROCEED TO CHILI..
Afieldh
SHANGHAI CHAMBER'S ACTION. The British, French, Italian, American,
Last week a uber of these youthful Belgian, and Japanese Ministers, Aug. Hith, regeived a telegram from the PASSENGERS ON "MEXICAN MARU" | cyclists were seen indulging in reckless riding on a broad stretch at Queen's Road East. A European Sergeant who caught The Gainese General Chamber of Com-two of these offenders last week after
long chase, socured their conviction at the merge received u telegram on Monday Central Magistracy yesterday before Mr. from the Merchants' Association of Lims, R. A. D. Forrest, who suitably fined them. Pura, to the feet that, with the excep-
Another Chinese youth, caught by the tion of those who are resident merchants
Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce, declaring, "In the name of the public, its repudiation of the proposed Judicial Commission, on the ground that the Charler considers such a step would be In conflict. wish iniversal practice among accredited diplomatie officials inasmuch 23. it romfuses, in one breath, diplomatis and judicial procedure.""
DEFENCE OF HANKOW.
AND BRITISH AUTHORIFIES.
are being prohibited to land by, the
of Chinese named Li Ting Hing: who evidenes which consider it inexpedient died at the Kwong Wah Hospital on July to publish. As regards the last part of the question. I have nothing to add to 8th.
The medical evidence stated that the the reply returned on June 29th "to a cause of death was due to opian poison question by the hop, and gallant member ing.
for Wycombe." Wong Chan, another concubing of Lí (On June 29th Mr. Chamberlain, in an- Ting Hing, said that deceased was 23 swer to Sir. Alfred Knox (Wycombe) years of age and she came with witness said I have made no representations. from Shanghai three months ago, and The matter raised is a very large and
CHEAPER FOULTRY.
and bold return passports, all Chinese officer, was charged before Mr. they lived together at No. 12, Granville important question, which really cannot B. B. McElderry at the Central Magis Road, Kowloon, Their husband remain be handled by means of question; and tracy yesterday with driving in a dangered in Shanghai with his No. 1 wife, but answer.") Peruvian Government,
ous manner along Queen's Road East. he had come to Hongkong, a week ago. Later in the morning another telegram Defendant who was riding a motorcycle, Continuing, witness said that for a little from the same Association stated that all DISCUSSION BETWEEN CHINESE, the Chinese on the Meriem Maru have and a passenger on the pillion seat and time before her death, deceased had been been prohibited from landing and the another across the bar, and, when seen considerably upset owing to the political by the police officer was zig-zagging from
uurest. Asked whether deceased was an Hawkers on the streets on Sunday were" steamer is proceeding to Chili with her one side of the road to the other. He was upium sincker, witness replied in the offering fowls at da cents per catty, which negative, but added that she was subject is about equal to. 50 cents per pound, for Negotiations for them to land failed
to fits of depression owing to ill-bealth, live chickens, and capons were at a and the telegram concluded by request.
At all times when she was ill she resolute slightly lower figure. Later in the day the ing the Chamber to transmit the telegrams to the Waichinopů at Peking with a ye- |
ly refused to see a doctor and also reprice came down to 55 eents per catty quest that the Waichinopu should lodge MANAGER EXPRESSES THANKS ON fused to take any reedicine On the 7th which is about the figure in ordinary a rigorous protest with the Peruvian Government.
At the world's amateur and professional!. Beycling championships meeting the 1000-
metre sprint resuburil as follows:
passengers. Hiskow. August 37th. Anateurs-first-Meyer; sretnd, Mazaira,
A further discussion between the British both of Holland,
Consul General and the Chinese Couis Professionals-fira, Kaafmaun, (Switzersioner for Foreign Affairs regarding the fand); second, Schilles (Franee.)
defence of the British Concession was adjourned without result. U.S. FLEET IN NEW ZEALAND. The Chinese proposed that Chinese soldiers should act as the only armed „SAILOR DIES AFTER ACCIDENTAL force in lankow, and patrol the Con- cession. This was unacceptable from the Foreign point of view
FALL.
WELLINGTON, August 16th. After a spell of wintry weather, the
sin came out.
The U. S. S. Pennsylvania, of the „Asterican squadron visiting New Zealand, broke away in storm on Friday night and mashed onto eume rurka.
A launch also broke dway from the U8.8. Oklahoma and was damaged.
A member of the crew of the U.S.S. Pennsylvania died on the hospital ship Relief, attached to the visiting fleet. His injuries were received in a clash with a shore patrol on Thursday night. A brawl occurred and became ugly when patrolman resorted to forcible measures to defend himself.
LATEST CABLES:
RESULT OF INQUEST.
WELLINGTON, August 17th.
The Consal-General suggested that in an emergency, the Volunteers should take up positions on the inner defence lines, leaving the boundary roads to the Chinese, The latter did not agree.
TYPHOON IN JAPAN, OSAKA, KYOTO AND KOBE
DISTRICTS SUFFER..
OSAKA, August 17th. A typhoon has swept over the neigh hourhood of Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe, Details of the damage, are not yet known.
SHIPPING ESCAPEB... Extensive damage was done to the telephone and telegraph lines. Hundreds of telephones in Onakn and Kyoto are out of commission. Thousands of houses in
PROPERTY. SALES.
Two property sales took place yester. day afternoon, one was at the China Auction Rooms, and the other at lesers. Lammert's Sales Room.
fined 88.
TRAM WORKERS.
DISBANDMENT.
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On Sunday morning an interesting function took place at the Hougkong Tramway Company's depôt, Wanghai, when the volunteer trancar drivers and conductors who ran the service during A the strike were formally disbanded. group photograph of these volunteers and the Tramway Company's officials was taken.
July she was very ill and in the evening times. The sudden drop was attributed witness said she had to send for a doctor to a very large shipment having arrived. who immediately ordered her to hos. The source, however, has not been.. pital.
divulged. Arrivals of cattle, pigs and The engiry was adjourned,
other livestock have also been reported. hut the market prices, for meat are still high.
MARINE COURT.
At the Marine Court yesterday, hafore Lieut Commander G. F. Hole, R... Leung up Ng, mistrem of a cargo boat, and Chan Mun, master of a cargo boat, were each fined 815, or in default twa weeks' hard labour, for failing to exhibit regulation lights while under way on the
The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines. for, the week.
ending August 1st ninousted to 1,015.
toos, and the sales to 61,080 tons.
At the China Anction Rooms, Mr. E. V. M. R. de Sousa disposed of a valuable Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy, the General leasehold property situated on various Manager, made a short speech in the
Colonel John Ward, M.P., is appealing subsections and sections of Inland Lt course of which he said that the Company No. 61 and known as No. 25 Spring was sorry to lose the services of such a
for funds to complete the education and Garden Lane. The Crown Rental of this fine body of man-en whose loyal co- 17th inst. At the same Court; Lia Takup-bringing of sine hundreds of gently- nurtured Russian children whose parents property is $10.65 with a term of operation had not only, enabled the Com- Kwai, fisherman, was fined 82. with two were victims of Bolshevist tyranny, in the pany to run a service of cars during the days hard labour in default, for commit Crimen and who were rescued by the sears...
The upset price was $10,000 and this strike but who had contributed in noting a breach of the conditions of his British Navy in 1910 and placed in two sum was advanced by bids of 8000, until small measure, towards training the new licence "in failing to produce same to the British schools in Constantinople: the bgure of 811,500 was reached at men of the permanent staff. It was with Harbour Offics on the 15th inst. which price it was knocked down, to Mr.mixed feelings that the Company was Chun Pong
saying good-bye" to the volunteers.
Mr. A. E. Crapneli (12), won the bogey.
In the ande at Mesars. Tammert'sand, although they all hoped that con- A marriage will shortly take place bompetition with a return of 3 up at the Rooma, Mr. H. A. Lammert knocked ditions would not again become such that tween E. L Frice, CLE, O.B.E. of Summer meeting of the Constitutional down a valuable leasehold property No. the Company would need their services Karachi, eledst son of the late E. A. Price Golfifig Bociety at Sunningdale on Jaly The inquest on the member of the crew the low districts in Osaka were inundated. 26, Elgin Street, to the Taun Tan Yet again, he thought it would be more and Mrs. Price, . Spencer Road, Straw 16th. Mr. Crapnell, who will he remem
berry Hill, Middlesex, and Rachel, eldest bered as the former managing Director of the U.B.5. Penpalvanis revealed that The waters in a rivers are enormously Po for the sum of $15,000, which was also appropriate to any "au revoir." death was due to haemorrhage on the welled, but there have been no floods the upret price. This property has an It is stated that the Tramway Company daughter of E Irving, late Director of of Messrs. Lane, Crawford, Lt, was only
found for the "Constitutional " Cup." brain, caused by an accidental fall; and on the railway. Damage is slight likewise area of 1995.75 square feet and a Crown Sntends to present the volunteers with Education, Hongkong, and Mrs. Irving, one stroke behind the winner of the medal
Rental of $5.72.
Redbrook House, Woodchurch, Kent.. autographed copies of the group photo. not as a result of collision with the police to shipping.