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Entertainment.
KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB
SATURDAY Next, August 15th.
CONCERT, GRAND PROMENADE
AT 9 F.N.
on the CLUB GROUND, KING'S PARK, Kowlook.
An excellent programme has bean arranged consisting of Songs, Recitations, &c, by local Ladies and Gentlemen. Full Band of the
13TH RAJPUTS »
(Bandmaster & Coke) by kind permission of | Major Evans and Officers of the Regiment.
PROGRAMME.
t. Selection...Lilts & Dances o' Braid Scotland Band of the 13th Rajpuls,
2. Song Mr F. T. Chapple Song...The Messaga..... Mr. L. Broughall Selection...The Country Girl,
Baod of the 13th Rajputs. Song "Under the Deoda"
5. Recitation:***
Miss Helen Thorne
Mr. Hutchinson
6. Song... Terendar".....Senor Torras-
| 7. Song .....
Mr. Benedetto
8. 1 uet
Mr Ayrit&.
INTERVAL.
واه
Мм. Кем
Selection."The Mikado"..Baad of 13th Rajpala PART II,
Song... Down the Vale...Minu Parks
.......Mr. E. B. Ayres
:. Song
3. Song..." Myain Folk"... Mrs. L. Broughall
4. Soog... Mr. Beardetto
3. Selection..." The Gondollers"
1-6. Song
Bard of the 13th Rajputs. Song "Sparkling Eyes"
Miss Helen Thorne
Mr. P. W. Goldring 7. Songs ...............Senor Tonas
GOD SAVE THE KING.
Admission..
.$1,00
Tickets may be obtained from Members or of T, CHEE, Hon. Secretary,
LATE TRAM to Poak, ba Midnight Hongkong, 12h August, 1958.
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Intimations.
WORKS MANAGER WANTED OVER GENERAL ENGINEERING WORKS.
MUS
[UST have First-class Gonerat"Eogiseer<
ing knowledge and expérience, Good Education and Energy are requisite. Particulars of Qualifications, Age, and Salary expected should be givan.
Applications to reach Tientsio before 31st August, and to be addressed to
SECRETARY,
A
To Let.
Kowloon.
TO LET.
THE SHANGHAI MIXED COURT, unsatisfactory features of the present Mixed
As in many other things, so in regard to the Mixed Coat, the Chinese Government has HOUSE" in "KNUTSFORD TERRACE, Pectly directed its efforts at reform to mattern which might well be left alone until ・Apply tom
others of a more urgent nature bare bein deals THE HONGKONG LAND, INVEST-
with. Complafate and criticisms of the Mixed Court administration bave loomed large in the MENT & AGENCY CO, LU Municipal reports and minutes and in the Hongkong, 1st August, 1908,- {159 columns of the Foreign Press for many years past, but the same unssilafactory state of affairs
TO LET
FIR
FIRST FLOOR of No, 6, QUEEN'S ¡ROAD, Couteal, containing 6 Rooms aud Bervants' Quarter.
Apply to
Intimations
Court "admislsimlion, but it makes it clear that it is daily becoming more imperativo, that the powers and tights of the Chinese and COLLEGIO DE SANTA ROSA DE LIMA. foreign authorities should be more clearly dá- fibed. No eative places of detention should. A HIGH CLASS BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL be tolerated in the Settlement unless under the strictest possible foreign supervision, and this applies 10 institutions, such as the Si za Refuge, as much as to the Mixed Court calls. It has been proved times beyond number that where the power of detention is exercised by the native, authorities in our midst it is
FOR YOUNG LADIES
MACAU,
Under the Patronage of His Lordship, the Bishop of Macan.
THE
| continues, and anything urged in support of accompanied by grave abusos. The Mixed Classes, of the above Establishment
'will' RE-OPEN on the Ninth of Sep tomber next..
ladies.
"
remedies for doing away with the abusas con Court, which should be the pioneer of Judicial pected with the present system seems to be re reform in China, has instead become a by-word. The teaching of foreign languages forms the garded as an attempt to encroach upon China's for mismanagement, and the battle-ground principal feature of the College: the teachers sovereignty and is made an excuse for later of wits between Chinese and European French; and German are taught by skilled all being Europeasi, Portuguese, Kupliss, ference in matters of Settlement administra China could give no sincerer proof of her decertificated teacher. There are four Porta. tion. In the Mized Court there seems aversire to reform her "judicial system and to guess lad, teachers from Portugal, two English, DAVID SASSOON & Co, LD.
tool to hand by the unscrupulous use of which bring it "ine accord with that of Wastern wo French, and ons Lierman, all possessing Houskong, aznd May, 1908,
[asy the Chinare authorities can exasperate the nations in the words of the Mackay Treaty diplomas o Certified rained reachsts,
foreign community, and at, the same time fothan by changing her whole policy in regard
Besides languaghi, the girls are taught in flate a number of their nationals with a hitherto to Mixed Court affairs, and, instead of bamper their own languages Geography, History, TO LET.
upsuspected jealousy for the preservallon of ing the Settlement, authorities at every step,
Anthmetic, Religion, Morality, and Civility, those “Sovereign rights" which have proved co-operating with them is introducing a just(Piano) Drawing, Linnal and Graamental i Music, also, Vocal and Instrumental FFICES and ROOMS on the 1st and and such an attractive and comprehensive shib sud efficient administration for dealing with Painting, Od, and Water Colour Needlework OFF and No. 1 Des Voeux Road boleth, to ball-baked students during re- civil and crimleal cates. Until that is done, and Embroidery are taught by the same able Central (formerly occupied by Mears. Shewan,cent years, Allempts to abolish or replace the Council, Assessors and police are powerless Tomes & CG)
the notoriously corrupt runners who exercise to make the Mixed Court what it ought to be. Apply 'to-
such a baneful influence upon the Court, N. C. D. Nest. THE COMPRADORE DEPARTMENT, to improve the sanitary condition of the
E. D. Sassoon & Cb., "
Women's gaol er the male house of detention, Queen's Road Central. to prevent illegal practices foxide and outside Hongkong, gib Juas, 1008,
the Coort, or to secure the prompt release of prisons who have served their sentences are all met with the cry that China's "sovereign rights" are being tampered with, as if the mere reiteration of this phrase outweighted all con- siderations of justice, hygiene and humanity. Opposition to reform, it is only too apparent, is dictated by other considerations that the wel- fare of the mativa community, and rather than introduce any improvement which might be credited to "foreign influence," the native
TO LET.
HATHERLEIGH, CONDUIT ROAD.
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A HOUSE in WONG-NEI-CHONG ROAD. A HOUSE in RIPON TËRRACE. OFFICES in YORK BUILDING, GODOWNS in PRAYA EAST, BLUE BUILDINGS, and No. 168, Das Vœux ROAD next to the Hongkong Hotel. FLATSID MORETON TERRACE.
officials would seem to welcome revention to those mediaeval methods that are the base of China's Judicial system. A superficial observar might cite the abolition of "blaws” in Novem- No. 10, DES VIEUX ROAD CENTRAL,ber, 1995, as evidence of the spread of humani-
App'y to
irt Floor,
THE HONGKONG LAND INVES
·MENT & AGENCY CO., LD, Hongkong, tat August, 1008,
Ho
TO LET.
OUSES in AUSTIN AVENUE, Kowloon,
at 345 plus taxes per month, Immediate possession,
Apply to
A. RAYMOND,
Clos. J. David & Co. Hongkong, 24th July, 1908.
160
TO LET.
OFFI
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· TIENTSIN IRON WORKS; Tientsio.
The above position is vacant owing to the resignation of present Manager who is leaving China permanently.
་་
-Tientsio, 6th August, 1908.,
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A BROKEN-DOWN SYSTEM „Tha ma'condition for di scase) so which doctors KỶ MEN CUNY AUTO; but, which low of the iesity understand. Jasimaty wnagunta-anak-down as it worm, of the vita) furcos that sustain the sy tre. Nomer what maybe its causes they are almost numberžaná); its symptoms are much the came the morn prominent being alsopimuZERS, ose of prostraties or, weariness, depromlar ol spirits and want of energy for all the ordinary. Affairs of life. Now, what alone is absolutely esse Pal in all euchcasenikidan asad vitality=izour VITAL STRENGTH & ENERGY to throw offices murtsid foolings, tad experienc proves that is pighi socruber the day, this may be muse certainly secured by a course oč
THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY
THERAPION No. 3
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THERAPIONS
Chaminte Trasghout the worlds Price in Eagand, 54 purpacht. Purchasers should see that the word ATRIASINA. momsart in British GovernAKAŤ „Samp Ein vita" lechert on 2ʻrid ground] Kand
tarian sentiments, but unfortunately, this, like "the" Magistrate's advice on the employ. ment of convict at the Municipal Gaol, is clearly au instance of hypocritical reform. It merely paralizes the Settlement thorilies in their efforts to deal with the crima al classes,' and 'is" pot a genuine sen form, as is shown by the conticued use of the bimbon in the Guy, the Paaskan district and chewhere. In fact, at the time blows were abolished, the Magistrats urged the step as a reason for relaxing police supervision of the Court.
Consignees.
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. ་་་
S.S. "BENGLOE,", FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
informed that all Goods are being landed ~ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby
at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong-and- Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the "wharves delivery, may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain. ing undelivered after the3th last will be subject to rent
All Claims against the Steamier must be pre santed to the Undersigned on or before the
20th in or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged. Goods are to be left in the Godowns; where they will be examined on the 13th inst, at 11 AM
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigund by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Ageels
Hongkong, 6th August, 1968,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
The inauguration of a system of foreigo supervision of Mixed Court punishments dates from April 1905, when an Indian constable, who was a few months later replaced by a foreign sergeant, was stationed sa îbe Court premises by the authority of the Consular Body, This procedure has been amply justified by results, THE P. & D. S. N. Co.'s Steamer FFICES (3 Rooms) or First Floor,for to-day complete records of all criminal cases.
York Building. Apply to-
KELLY & WALSH, Hongkong, 27th July, 1908,
LD.
(706
'TO LET.
'ODOWN No. 54, DUDDELL STREET.
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GODOWN
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY CO., LD,
. Hongkong, 1st August, 1908
TO LET FROM 1ST SEPTEMBER.
AT SHAMEEN; CANTON,
(499
HOUSE No. 103 (Kwan How Buildings) at present in the occupation of the 1. M. Customs.
*Apply to--
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST
MENT AND AGENCY CO... LD. Hongkoni, 1st August, 1908.
(695
For Sale.
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
"BANCA," FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO -AND
·STRAITS,
Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowe.. Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed
The Convent is alluated at the East'end of Praia Grande, overlooking the sea. The Class rooms, and dormitory are very "roomy and airy, Excellent table." The Sanitary Arrange=" ments are perfect.
The health and deportment of the childma are the objects of special care. A mantbly report of the progreis and behaviour of the glits is sent to the parenzeige
For terms, and funber particulars, apply to
"THE LADY SUPERIORESA, Macao, 11th Augual, rollins, 544
TYPEWRITERS
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OVER TEN YEARS' EXPERIENCE
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́are kept, and, since the appointment" of police officers for this purpose, many dishonest tunders have been successfully pio.ecated, and count- less illegal practices have been brought to light. The number of cases of illegal deten tion in the Mixed Court cells is ip itself sufficient excuse for careful foreign supervision, and though, since the publication of a list of these irregularities in these columns a few weeks ago, most of the unfortunato prisoners, at the instance of the British and German instructions-are-given to the contrary before
Optional Goods will be landed here unless A GREAT BOON TO PASSENGERS Assessors, have been accorded, a bearing 6 hours."
~~TO-and ̃FROM STEAMERS
any case whitever,
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative appointed hour.
30
All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which dats they cannot be recognised:*
No claims will be admitted after the goods
AT BLAKE PIER.
AND
ROUND THE ISLAND FOR PICNIC PARTIES, &c, Fares from $2 per Hour.
HUMBER CYCLES
in open Cour, the attitude" of the Magis- Goods not cleared by the 13th instant, at trate has been by no means reassuring, in- | 4 P.M., will be subject to reat. stead of welcoming a strict investigation into No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in ALSO the whole matter, he addressed a strong peli- tion to the Tao:ái, backed by an obviously inspired memorial from the inmates of the gaol protesting against police interference, No effort was made; for none could bava bean made with any hope of success, to disprove the irregularitia complained of, the Magistrate confiping himself to an attempt to prevent further abuses from being brougat to light the gaol and house of detention, if foreign His conduct bodes ill for, the immates of
supervision be relaxed, and, indicates the necessity of even greater watchfulness in the Ieture. It is in the interests of justice, and hamseity that sa strict a supervision of the administration of the Mixed Count is exercised, and, there would ba no "foreign:interference," if no occasion for it existed. Only an Oriental would put himself in the false position of complaining of a measure, the justification of
LI KWONG LOONG & CO., which is so apparent from the results of his
. .,
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*CABINET-BAKERY and art DecoratORS;
from Shanghai, has re-opened their FURNITURE STORE
st
No. 19, DES VEUX ROAD CINTRAL. The only shop in hongkong with this name.
WH
THERE HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE of every description can be made to order is any design required. N
own régime.
have left the Godowne,
· F. J. ABBOTT, Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, 7th August, 1908.
AMERICAN AND ORIENTAL LINE.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S.S. JESERIC,".. FROM NEW YORK.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above named vessel are hereby informed that
the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns all Goods are being landed at their risk, into
of the Hongkong and Kowloos Wharf and Godown Co. Limited, Kowloon, whence de livery may be obtained.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 17th August, at 3PM
have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods ing undelivered after the 17th August, will be subject to rest,
There are numerous other ways in which the "Chinese nathorities hava sought tointerfere with the efficiency of the Court, chief among which in the rule introduced in-19 6 that prisoners who are guilty of a crime that cannot adequately be punished with imprisonment for a term of five years must be sent into the native City for trial. This procedure is most unsatis factory, and quits illogical, Until 1906 the Count could impose sentences of twenty years' imprisonment; now, as no records of cases tried in the City are furnished to the Municipal All Claim against the Steamer must be authoritier, there is ample room for the miscar. ] presented to the Undersigned on or before the
August, or they will not be recognised. No Fire Insurance has been effected.... Billa of Lading will be countersigned by
ARNHOLD KARBERG, & CO.,
Aganti. Hongkong, 11th August; 1908,
Have been patronised by the Hongkong Clab, Hoogkong Hotel, Telegraph, Coriage of justice, and it is not three years since Mesir. A. §. Watson & Co., Firms and other a notorious criminal, whose record included come leading Establishments in the Colony, toplicity in one murder, two attempts at murder, whom reference can be made as to the Superior Workmaschip and Mattianis of the Furniture, &c., supplied.
Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd., write as follows:-
We have pleasure in stating that Mr. Li KWONG LOONG farnished the Annex - to our Dispensary and gave us every satis-
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(Sd) A. S. WATION & CO.
ORDER practually attendi to, and CHARGES most moderate.
AN INSPECTION-INVITED Hongkong, th August, 198.
and ancyd-gouging case, was found at large with in five years of being sent to the City yamên. This does not inspire confidence in the willing, ness of the City authorities to aid the Settles ment police in the task of stamping out serious crime in our midst. Convicts, who are found
guilty of serious; offences in the Settlement should serve their sentences in the Municipal Gaol, and not be sent to the City, when judi- cious bribery may affect their release. If the Chinese authorities considar that the Magis trate should not try: stích“ CREUS the Chib halos, as in the case of
orious Vah
21st
NOTICE
1745
THE Pablic are hereby informed any of
change has been made in the Rates Subscription to the Liệngkong Telegraph and they are wamed, against paying more than TEN GENTS (1) CEL.) per slagis Copy
MAX
AGENCY.
DRAGON CYCLE
DEPOT,
33 & 35 DII Vœux, ROAD,
Hongkong, 18th Inde; roof;
THERAPION MAY NOW ALSO BE OBTAINED, IN DRAGEE (TASTELESS) FORM.
THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY
TRADE
THERAPION WIL
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