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By Order of the Board,.
PAUL LAUDER,
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ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB.
OTICE IS BEBEBY GIVEN NOTICE IS VERAORDINARY
GENERAL MEETING 07 MEMBERS - of the ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB will be held at the Give Hoces en FRIDAY, Tax ELEVENTE
1928, st MAY, at 8. O'clock in the ArtSaxoor, for the purpose of consider
And, if thought fit, passing the following Resolution sa an Extraordinary Resolation, $e.
That the Articles of Association be altered 1 by
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Three Dollars mouth, or mach leaser amount as the General Com. mittee may decide, payable balt yearly in advance."
07
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and of electing Directors and
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 2KD APRIL 1998, to 2xD MAY, 1926, Both Days inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Director, HERBERT R. STURT,
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From WESTERN MARKET. 1.53 pm. & Every 14 Mixures To 3.44 rx. 3.51 rx.& Every 7 Mixura To 8.31 r.x. From QUARRY BAY.
..
2.27 ra. & Every 14 MINUTES TO 4.19 YM, 4.26 xx. & Evary 7 Misuras To 2.00 7.1.
N.B.-Thi Service will Not Bo Bun during Bad Weather,
L. C. F. BELLAMY,
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Dated the First of May, 1928,,
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AND
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QUEEN'S PRIVATE IN CUSTODY.
DESERTION AND ALLEGED
THEFT OF CAR.
· ARRESTED IN CANTON,
WESLEYAN SERVICE MEN'S HOME.
APPEAL FOR THE NEW BUILDING.
kk
ABOUT $40,000 NEEDED.
The proceedings at Geneva must always command attention, even if people are inclined to be sceptical us to practical results. From a caretul study of the whole subject |the impartial observer is driven to the conclusion that the real obstacle to peace is the vast numbers of trained men in reserve in every country in Europe with the excep“ tion of Germany, which is under A police report yesterday stated the ban of the Versailles Treaty in that a British soldier named Chaplain of the sailors and soldiers this respect, and Britain, which has Colo had been arrested for deser always had a small army. Francetion and was being detained at the has universal conscription, and Shamshuipo Camp.
A report had also been made by pleads necessity for it in the name
cases.
The Rev. J. C. Knight Anstey, Wesleyan Naval and Military
Hame Wanchai, and Minister of the Wanchai Wesleyan Church, has issued in pamphlet form a special appeal for support of the new Home
of security. There are also other the proprietor of the South Asia that is being built on Praya East Obriously so long as this Garage, Pakhoi Street, Yaumati, to take the place of the present practice continues of Continental that on April 3rd he engaged a home which is to be demolished in countries maintaining the entire European named H. Cole as
accordance with Government road manhood population as a military mechanis in the garage. On April schemes reserve the prospect of abolishing 15th, Cole took out private motor armaments must be relegated to the car No. 374 for a trial run and
failed to return, dim and distant future When wè
E.E. The Governor's Message. H.E. The Governor, Sir Cecil In addition to Clementi, K.C.M.G., has kindly
read, therefore, of universal dis- the car. he had received 830 from sent the following message:
the proprietor to purchase tyres. With all my heart I wish suCCESS The car, valued at $700, was to the scheme for building in. Hong
armament as a proposition this fact should be remembered. It is com
+
monsense to face facts, or as the subsequently traced to. Wanchai Kong a new Wesleyan Sailors' and late Lord Salisbury used to say,
where it was alleged to have been Soldiers' Home.
... The debt of sold, "Let us clear our minds of cant."
this Coleny to Service Men is very Private Cole, of the Queen's great indeed, and I am confi- Royal Regiment, suddenly disap-dent that your appeal on peared from the Shamshuipo Camp behalf will meet with a generous about a month ago and was arrest-response."
THE QUEEN'S REGIMENT AND PORTUGAL.
their
"I would like to say how very much the Seamen of the Flect ap preciate the untiring and unselfish efforts of yourself and your com mittee. in regard to their comfort than and welfare on "shore."
spite
ed in Canton where be was H.E. The Commander-in-Chief, Following the excellent concert recognised by men of the same Sir Reginald Y. Tyrwhitt, .C.B., given by the band of the Queen's Regiment who are ob detachment D.S.O., D.C.L., writes: Regiment on St. George's Day duty in Shameen, someone has been delving into It is understood that when Cole historical records and has pointed was detained he denied that he had
been in the out that the regiment has parti
Army in of the close cularly
associations
fact that with Portugal. The
has one member of the detachment had suggestion
H.E. The General Officer Com- naturally followed that the band recognised him. Cole was then inmanding, Major-General C. C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G., in what ho civilian attire and gave his name, C.B. as Mr. Smith On being taken to agement," says
a message of encour the British Consulate at Shameen, "I feel strongly that such s
Macao, "for old time's sake" and
more
might make a trip to our neighbour, give a concert there. The suggestion is a pleasing one, and we trust it. may be carried out.
was placed under arrest There would
identity was established and Cole Home as now exists and more than
ever as it will exist when it has and moved into its new palatial build:
bo no doubt, we think, regarding brought back to Hong Kong on ing must be of the very greatest assistance to anyone wishing to live the sincere appreciation of the Saturday as a deserter.
a clean, healthy, Christian life, and Portuguese.
While the military authorities I am sure this represents the When Katharine of Braganza charge of desertion, he will, it is
will deal with Private Cole on the majority of "the Garrison of Hong
Kong married Charice II of England she understood, be handed over to the
To you and your Staff I would brought as a dowry the territory police for trial on the charge of of Tangier. In 1661, in order to
protect this place, the 2nd Regiment alleged theft of the motor car. of Foot, known as the Queen's Royal Regiment, was raised and sent as a garrison, only to be re-
A. S. WATSON called when James II, aceded them
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THE DISARMAMENT CON-
very plausible, but it happens that FERENCE AT GENEVA. the word of the Soviet is thoroughly THE preparatory Diurnament Con-distrusted. We are not surprised ference at Geneva ended as it that at Geneva it was felt that the began in talk No agreement was
real object of the Soviet was pro- paganda-to show that the Powers reached. It was called to try to technical basis upon
K.O.S.B. PRIVATE FINED.
SEQUEL TO DRIVE ROUND
offer the grateful thanks of the Garrison for all you are doing to help them, and wish you all success in your efforts in the future."
Features Of The New Home.
A large and up-to-date restaurant. A fine hall, available for concerts and other entertainmenta'
Smaller rooms for, more private
Well ventilated comfortable sleep- ing accommodation for about 100
men.
during the Monmouth rebellion. FIQHT WITH A CHAUFFEUR. nieetings or devotional purposes. The Paschal Lamb, the crest of the Regiment, was given to them by Queen Katharine. The lamb was not part of her crest, but on most paintings of her the lamb is shown in the corner.
H
the Government..
H
NIGHT HAUNT..
dition to general ventilation.
Two, full size, first class belliard tables.
A well fitted reading room. A library and writing room. Hot and cold baths and showers. Many minor conveniences and at
Good management, under the supervision of a thoroughly.com.
-****
That contin-'
This includes a good number of cubicles and several larger and The adjourned charge against having an outside window in ad specially furnished bed rooma, each Pte. Stuart Lamb of the King's army, the existence of which forms
Own Scottish Borderers for assault- H.E. THE GOVERNOR. a strong argument to keep other
ing a Chinese chauffeur and refu nations from any hasty decrease in H.E. the Governor and Lady hire of a car was resumed before ing to pay the legal fare for the their military forces. On behalf of their holiday at home on Wednes Major C. Willson yesterday morn-tractions
Clementi and family will leave for Russia it was stated that the Redday, May 9th. They will travel vi ing. The complainant appeared in Army will continue to be only a Canada All residents in the Colony Court with & swollen eye and the petent Resident Manager, an
will join in wishing them a pleasant weapon of defence, and will be dis-time in the Old Country.
left arm of his jacket torn. The Service man who knows what Ser- banded the moment other. States
Mr. and Mra Soutborn are ro-defendant was in charge of a mili- vice Men, want, and will see that consent to do likewise.
turning to Hong Kong by the Bluetary escort. This is Funnel liner Antenor which is dua
they get it if possible. The defendant admitted assault. It is the intention of the Manage here on Thursday, May 3rd. During ing the chauffeur but denied that ment to enter for special meals and course, Mr. Southern will carry out Sir. Cecil Clementi's absence, of he refused to pay the fare.
dinner parties. The complainant told the Court Scrupulous attention to all ar the duties of Officer Administering that after leaving the Queen's rangements that make for clean-
Theatre the defendant engaged his liness and perfect sanitation. car and ordered him to drive to It is expected that the New Home an address in Wanchai; and later will be opened early in 1929, and to Hollywood Road. The defendant it must be opened free of debt. The One Chinese case of small-pox was then ordered him to drive any Committee has no reserves to fall are impotent to deal with the dis need from Kowloon during the Kong, Hotel they arrived at Hong back upon, and but for the generous
week-end. THE SOUTH CHINA TRADE provide a
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION which to summon & full, or real, Soviet alone has discovered the way at Government House to day the correct, fare would have been 86.00 stitute for it could never have been
at 1240 am. The de compensation made by armament question, and that the
fendant alighted but when saked, Kong Government for the old Home REMOVED from 1st to 2ND FLOOK.
H.E. The Governor is to present to pay the fare he refused. KAIMING BUILDING, No. 8, Quzza's conference of all givilised nations.
The anything like an adequate sub BOAD CENTRAL, Hong Kong.
out of the impasse. But no basis was found; and all the
tablet which he gave for the aggro but witness told the defendant that considered at all. We are in favour of general disgate prize at the recent Agricultural he would accept 85.00. The defen gency would have meanb TELEPHONE:-General Office: 0. 4810.
peace-makers profess themselves Do. Mr. Barr's Office: G. 4697.
Show in the New Territories.
I very armamçat.
dant, who was with another soldier, serious lom to the men, especially What blessing it PO. Box-522.
disappointed. It is uncertain when would be if there was a reign of
seized hold of him and the other to the men of the Fleet, and damage. The Governor Cecil down his Hong Kong, 90th Apr. 1928. 101 the next Conference will be held peace all over the world. What a Clementi, R.CL. G.), is laying the defendant then began to strike him above the resources thus available, for the simple reason that there difference it would make if the Eastern Hospital at Sookunpoo on and blew police whistles and an meet na expenditure of $30,000 to foundation stone of the Tung Wah Some passers by saw the scuffle the Committee is called upon to seems to be no prospect of success in Chinese, factions, for instance, Friday, The ceremony will take Indian constable came up and ar 840,000 (approximately £3,000 to the future. This is profoundly disagreed to disarm and set themselves place at 3 pm.
reated the defendant.
24,000) which must be raised by The Indian constable corroborat private or publio contributions. heartening to everyone who desires to cultivate the spirit of harmony
According to a report made to ed complainant's evidence and said A donation to the new Sailors' to see the nations relieved of the enjoined by Confucius. When the the police by the master of the Man that he saw the defendant hit the and Soldiers' Home will be a splea-
pundits discuss the subject at On Company, 35, Des Yoruz Road Omplainant with a stick. He ar did investment of goodwill. burden of armaments and prevent Geneva it is apt to be overlooked West, a foki named Chan Wrested the defendant and took both It behoves the Civil Community, war in so far as that is possible: that there are other places on the with 81,200 which he obtained from
Soong, is alleged to have absconded parties to the Police Station. and especially perhaps the Com- The Magistrate to defendant-munity, which owes such a debt to The difficulty, however, is that map as well as Central Europe. The the Wing On Company by means Well what have you to say for service men, to use this opportunity while all the nations whose repre- point to keep in mind is that if of a stolen receipt.
yourself P
of giving tangible recognition of sentatives assemble at Geneva from you have an armed sighbour you The Wah Yan College is holding first, but after hesitating, said, "I gratitude of both officers and men.
The defendant did not reply at that debt, thereby earning the time to time are willing to pay lip must be armed to resist possible the Hong Kong Football Clah take us to Wanchai, to a place in tions, may be sent to the President ita third annual athletic sports at engaged the complainant's car to Donations, or annual subscrip- service to penca not one is prepared aggression on his part.
ground, Happy Valley, to-morrow Ship Street. Later I told him (Rev. J. C. Knight Anstey, 15 to disarm and thus lead the way.
There is the authority of Holy commencing at 1 p.m. Tea will be to take us back to the Naval Can-Ventris Road, Hong Kong) or to The recent Conference is notable
Writ for saying that "a strong mea
served to guests between and steen and then to the Barracks. He the Manager (Mr. W. H. Smith; Soldiers' Нояпе, because of the attendance of the keepeth his house," and in the P and the prizes will be dis drove us right past the Barracks Sailors and
tributed at 3.30 p.m. by Mrs. G. P. and stepped at Hollywood Road. Arsenal Street, Hong Kong). Russian representative who prethe strong man of the British Navy
critical days of 19267 it called for de Martin.
I ordered him to inke us back to town. He stopped outside the sented a scheme for the immediate and Army to keep the house of Father Lambert, Roman Catholic Hong Kong Hotel. As I had been British nationals in the Far East chaplain to the military forces in driven against my will I refused IT IS NOTIFIED for General In
and universal abolition of land. The ideal of world peace is lofty Singapore, was suddenly taken ill to pay the fare which he asked, but formation
that as From 30TH
sea and air forces It has been and roble, and we shall all work with heart failure last week while gave him a couple of dollars and APRIL, 1928, and until the Structural, by bit the matter of comment that, while But the strive to be it is foolish by Dr. Austin, Father Lambert was grabbed me, tearing my tunic. I cast and remarks, issued by the
used by Kings of
for it and bring it about saying Mass. After being attended left. Ho got out of the car azd Alterations to the Presant Offices are completed the COLONIAL GEOBE- Ago for Sacrillist Rituals and is worth wanting the rest of the world to to ignore plain facts. Disarmament taken to the General Hospital, got angry and stuck" him in Royal Observatory at 8.45 TARIAT will occupy the Sap Floor of Thousands of Dollars,
Book stated. ... disarm, the Soviet itself has not if it comes at all must be a gradual where he is stated to be getting on the eye.
affair, and to talk of it being effect well. Father Lambert, besides, be For assaulting the chauffeur Deproecious are situated over practised its own precepts first, and ed at once by passing a resolution ng Roman Catholis chaplain, Lamb was fined. 810 and ordered to Tongking and to the east of Shang thereby set a good example. The at Genera by adopting the Soviet holds the appointments of secretary pay 85 to the complainant as com- hai
proposal, for examplc-is merely to Bishop Barillon and procurator pensation and an extra 85 as the Boviet has an impressively large infantile.
to the Singapore missions.
legal car hire.
(IN LIQUIDATION). "
NOTICE OF FIRST DIVIDEND
OF 830.00 PER CENTUM. -
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
NO FIRST DIVIDEND of
$30.00 Pex Centom has been decland Payable in this Matter, and that the Same may be received at Our Offices on WEDNESDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF MAY, 1928, or on any Subsequent Day kotween the Hows of 10 A., and Nook,
J. RENNESSEY SETH, & HAMPDEN KÖSS,
Liquidators,
Pear Burr, 8x7H & FLEMING, 6, Des Vox Road Central. Hong Kong, 30th Apr., 1928. [6199
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S
DEPARTMENT.
FOR SALE.
RARE ANCIENT CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE
BURNER.
the BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE, For Inspection, Please Apply to:- FRENCH BUILDING, QUEEN'S ROLE,
ER. HALLIFAX,
27th April, 1923..
ML TSANG YU THANG,
TUZO HING FAWESHOP,- Colonial Secretary. --|:62, Prays Earl, Wanchai, Hong Kong,
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WEATHER REPORT.
Yesterday's weather report, fore
p.m.,
Local Forecast Southerly winds," moderate; equally, fair to showery.