Welcome to the New Director
THE HONGKONG/TELEGRAPA; TUESDAY) SEPTEMBERİ (925 1918 (T
POST OFFICE.
The Yingohow with the mall from Lon-
don (sa Siberia) of Friday, 15th al, in due to arrive here to-morrow.
11th inst., at about 5 a.m. This packet
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE:Ț time and if possible going ahead
in the van of physical, intellec tual, and moral education. Long before I came here, I had heard with a pardonable pride of the Yesterday evening a reception accesses of St. Joseph's College was held at St. Joseph's College in the Oxford Local Examinations,
The Assaye with the English Mail, loft for the purpose of welcoming as well as in the Shorthand and Singapore on Saturday, the 6th inst., at Brother Adrian on taking up the Typewriting Speed Examina 10. and is due here on Thursday, the duties of director of the college, sions. There excellent resulte, brings the Farcel Mall closed in London Among those present were Bis- there is every reason to hope, for daapaton by the all ass route on the hop Pozzoni presiding, Rev. will continue to be achieved, see-th uit, and for despatch overland on the Fathara P. de Maria P. Gabardi, ing that I am so ably assisted by Bagchi, Page, A. Grampa, Consul such devoted and self.sacrificing and Mr Lieria, Major Bowen, co-workers as those who now form Mr and Miss Rosario, Miss the staff of the College," You Loureiro, Mesurs J. P. Brags, delicately express the landeble H. Dixon,J. Rooba, F. E. Carvalho | desire in your address shat I E. J. and J. M. Noronha, M. Goralls and G. Sequlers and Mist O. H. Noronha.
1
should transmit to my superiora the advisability of making se lew changes as possible in the teach- After an overture by the band ing staff of St. Joseph's. Rest of the Sociedade Philharmonics, assured that I shall be only to composed of the most part of old glad to second your entroaly. students of the school and friends, Only absolutely changes will take Master Braga presented an add-place, I promise you. I am bound, ress on behalf of the present however, to say that changes must scholars appreciating Brother inevitably take place occasionally Adrian's zeal and promising to to for administrative reasons, but, us spob work in the future as would far as I am able, I will strive not add farther credit to the college only to keep the present efficient
and its director.
Brother Adrian suitably replied and the musical programme was
resumed."
Later in the evening another address of welcome from the old boys of the college ae presented by Mr H. Dixon in the course of which was said :-
15th wito.
MAILS ARRIVED,
Biberian, Lushow, 8th inti. American, Hongkong Maru. 9th lost
MAILS DUB.
Biberian, Yingahow, 10th inst.
· English, Amaye, 11th Inst.
MAILS CLOSE.
SHIPPING NEWS.
› WEATHER REPORT.
ARRIVED.
On the 9th at 10.55.—Pressure has increased considerably at Kitano Maru, Jap. 8. 5,277, F. E. Cope Wladivstock, the northern de-
Pacific.
Mail Steamers
THE PENINSULAR
8th inst-Ghaughal bat inse pression having passed into the AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.
Gen.-N.Y.X.
O.J.D. Ahlers, Ger..., 7,490, H. Frierichs;
8th Inst.,-Shanghai 6th Inst.. Gen. Cargo.-H.A.L.
Mausang, B, 6.1, 1.414, G. H. Alcock, 8th
Inst. Bandakan Ind inst.,, Tini herJ M. & Co.
Dagny, Kor... 892. P. Bolverers, 8th Inst.-Saigon 3rd inst., Rice.-— Y. N. 00. Tillwong, Dut. 3. 3,000 J. P. Scholten, 8th Inst.-Java 18th ult, Sugar 310.3.5
| Volute, Br, na. 1,895, J. Morrat, 8th Inat: Balik Fapan 19th ult. Bulk Oll-A F. & Co. Kyodo Mari, Jan. 1184, Morlashi 8th inet-Nowohwang 9th ult.. Coal-M. B. K.
Radnorshire. Br. u. 2,694, W. L. Bolland,
9th inatLondon 20th July, GenI. M. & Đại
A typhoon has formed to the south-east of the Loochoos. It is
at
present travelling slowly WILL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on on
northward,
A shallow depression' has for- med over 8.W. China. !
Hongkong Rainfall for the 94 hours ending at 10 am, to-day, 0.00 Inches.
FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON
14 TO-MORROW. District.
Fukui Matu, Jap, s.. 3,087 H. Toin!naka, Hongkong
9th inst-Moj 3rd inst., Coal.
M. B. K.
Rangoon Maru, Jap.
4980, Kamoshita, Neighbourhood
9th inst-Singapore 3rd Inst., Gen.-N. Y. K
Ataka Maru, Jap... 1,905, Notchi. 9th
Irene, Chi.
considerably Sigon-Per Taiwan, 9th inst., 5 p.m.
Newciatio, N. S. W-Per Harpalyer Unkai Straits & Ceylon-Fer Kitane Maru,
B
result
9th inst., 5 pm.
9th inst, 5 p.m.;
Bangkok--Per Marie, 10th inst, 10a.m. swatow-Por Haimmun. 10th inst p.m.
Shanghai, North China, dapati
via Nagasaki. United States, South America and Canada, và Vancouver (Europe Vik Siberia)-Per Empresa of Rusca, 10th inst, 11 am.
Macao-Per Sui Tai 19th inst., 1.15 p..
Shanghai and North China-Per Hangs
sang, 10th inst.. 5 pm.
Japan via Kobe-Per Tango Maru. Ash
inst., 10 ..
Forecast. W.or
about the DATES named - For
Steamers
LONDON, via. Us-\ DEVANHAA
ual Ports of Call ( Capt. W. R. Hlokoy LONDON & ANT-1
WERP vis Singa- į NYANZA
poro, Penang, Opt. B. N. Rivers C'mbo, Port Bali.
& Marsoilles E+2
SHANGHAI
AN.R.
MOJI,- KOBE SYRIA · AND
YOKO-Capt. C. R. Longden,
IAMAstauran R.N.K.
1 ASSAYE
SHANGHAI ....... Capt. G. J. Coldwell
Tu.Sail On Remarks: Noon Freight" 13th Sept. & P'sage:
}
}
about 13th Sept 1
Freight
&P'sage
Freight
about
22nd Sept, & P'sage
}
D'light Freight 12th Sept. & Fange
E. A. Howett,
Superintendent.
All the above steamers are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy:
For Freight, or Passage apply to
and
varlable winds, moderate
to light:
Sne.
The same
as No. 1.
P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s offico,
China between H.K
The same
as No. 1.
Hongkong. 9th Sept, 1913.
Inst.-Chingwantao 2nd inst. 2 Formosa Channel }
Cool 0. S. K
.. 825.
Froggatt, 9th inst8 South coast of Shanghai 5th inst.. Gen.-C.
M. B. N. Co.
Maru, Jap. 13. 2.275, J. Tanaka,
9th inst-Moj 3rd inat.. Coul.4 -M. B. K. Hongkong Mara, Jap. x.s. 3,462, B. Togo, 9th inst.. San Francised 12th ult.-T.K.K. Seng Choon, Br. 3: 3,722, W, Y. Larkius 9th inst-Siegupore 4th ¡nàt.. Gon-Sexrg Taih Hont. Loenguang, Br. e. 1.093, 9.W.W. Leash, 9th instManila 6th inst. Gen.
J. M. & Co. Pheumpenh, Br... 1,065, 9th inst~~
Saigon 4th inst., Rice-W.F.S Luchow, Br 1,221. Meathrel,-Shanghai
- General B. & S.
CLEARANCES AT THE
HARBOUR OFFICE.
but also staff, to augment it What gratifies me moet of all is to observe your sincere loyalty and attachment to your dear old Alma Mater, ani your promise to co-operate with me and my staff to further the best interests of the College. Far my part, I will do my utmost ti help the Old Boys of St. Joseph's You, Sir, follow upon the foot-to place their Ludding Union on steps of predecessors who labour-a solid and laeting foundation. ed xmidacualy and with a large In your address you have referred messure of self-sacrifice, aided by to the knowledge, and moral up- the self-effacing efforts of an in- bringing, derived from the of dustrious teaching staff, to raise school, and 68 St. Joseph's College to the rank you are all holding prominent ruits and Indiu via Calcutta---Per Kun- it has attained to-day as a leading positions in the social, com- educational institution in Hong-mercial and industrial activities kong.
of the Colony. This fact ie tu- Helbow and Bangkok-Per Michaei Jeb-
wen, 11th inat., 9 u.m. The achievement is rendered deed an excellent testimonial to Wei-hai-wel, Chelog & Tientsin-Per the more remarkable when we the College. And now let me ex-
Cheongshing 11th inst., 11 am. recall the paucity of available press the fervent hope that the Fort Bayard, Haiphong, Pukhoi and Sai
Ron-Per Hue, 11th inat. 11 means and the Sisyphian efforts present pupils, when they leave
3,131, of the pioneers of education in the College and go forth to fight Hongkong to introduce, under the battle of life, may creditably Swatow and Amoy-Fer Kweilia, 11th Rangoon Mara for Kebe. adverse and contending circum-walk in the footsteps of the Macao-Per Sui Tai 11th inst., 1.15 p.m. stances, Western education on worthy past students, many die Shanghai and North China--Par Luchow, approved principles...
Mach of the spade work was done by the founders of, and others connected with, St. Joseph's College. Upon the foundation
tinguished representatives of whom are here to-night. Finally, permit me once more to expe s my sincere thanks for your much- appreciated address of welcome
Siberian
་་
Mail,
sung, 10th inst., 1 pán.
inat.. 11 am.
11th inst., 3 p
Shanghai and North-China (5 rope
Siberia)Per vis Assuya, 11th insti, 5 p.m.
J
well and truly laid in the early extended to me on my assuming | Hulpkon, Pakhol and Saigon-Por Kai-
the duties and responsibility of the Directorship of Joseph'a. College. I
fong, 12th inst., 8 alm.
St. Swatow, Amoy and Formosa via Tamsul Dairi Mara, 12th inst.. 11
help referring to the Old Boys of
САДНО
a.in.
19th Inst., 1 p.m.
|
September 8
Australien for Marsoilles,
Luertes for Baigon,
Q. J. D. Ablers for Hamburg. Phranang for Sa'gen.
September 9
Awa Mara for Victoria. Taming for Iloilo. Kwanglee for Shanglusi.
Luchaw for Canton. Kiian for Antwerp. Empress of Russia for Victoria. Kyodo Maru.for Cunton. Harpalyce for Newcastle. Loong for Bangkok.
Irene for Cunten.
and Lamooks
South coast off China between H.K. and Hainan.
8. winds, modele.
China Coast Meteorological
9th
Station.
Register.
Septembar, 6.0.
Wind..
Hour.
erature
Barometer.
Humidity.
Veather.
Force. B
D'tion.
'W'ostook. 7a 29.9359
Nemuro Hakodate 29,85
6a 29 77
1
wow 2
nw 1
WAW '1-
29 85 29.80 29.76 ne 2 K'shima 29.74088
Oshima
NORDDEUTSCHER
LLOYD.. BREMEN.-
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES
For
Stauriors,
Tokio Kochi Nagasaki
2
11
29.65
1
29.58
one 4
17
29.64
-nw
3
MANILA, YAP, MA-)
29.91
RONN,
N'GUINEA, COBLENZ
29.9167 89 D
1. be
& MELBOURNE ...............
Naha Ishi'jima Bonin Is. Chefoo W’halwei Hankow Ichang Kiukiang Changsha
זי
To anil on
NAPLES, GENOA, "AL-
OIERS, GIBRALTAR, LUTZOW
SOUTHAMPTON, (Cart. II. Textor 17,300
A'WERP & HBURG J
TSING-
SHANGHAI,
GNEISENAU
TAU, KOBE AND Capt. Fr. Rohm 16,000
YOKOHAMA
BRISBANE, SYDNEY (Cant. L. Klugkist
KOBE & YOKOHAMA Capt. L. Klugkist 6,750
WNESDAY 17th Sept.. 10 a.m.
About WEDNE.,
17th Sept.
(SATURDAY,
. 4th Oct.
9 am
Aboat. TUESDAY,
16th Sept.
COBLENZ
T
2
1
Shanghai 29.83 67 100 nnwib Gutzlaff
29.83 83 ne 3bov
10 Sharp P. 7a29.7180 --- Amoy
6a29.7480 87 ne 4 o Swatow,
JESSELTON, KUDAT & Į BORNEO ·
SANDAKAN
Capt. J. Koehler
1
Taibaku 5 a 29.69———
2
DEPARTED
September 9.
Taichu
29.69
Tainan
29.67
"0
H
Koshun
#29.67
P'dores
29.66
Canton
F'kong 6a29.718927
Bridge for Bangkok.
Paul Lecat for Yokoliumi.
Americrn for Kwong-shuu-wan. Pongtong for Haiphong.
Halmun for Swatow, Yoening for
Maailu: Wei-hai-wei and Tiantain -Per Kueichow, Konakuk for San Francisco.
13th, 10a.m.
Mathilde for Haiphong.
70's the later erection of the superstructure was rendered possible, leading ultimately to the founding of Hongkong's On St. Joseph's who are in Shanghai. Struite and Samarang Per Chusus, Haiyang for Foodkow. University, among the first under. They have, I understand, a four-Batow-Halman, 18th inst., 1 p.m. graduates of which St. Joseph's Callege can lay claim to have ishing Old Boys' Association Magao-Per Sui Tui 12th inst. 1.15 p.in. contributed its quota,
there already I send them my warmest congratulations, and You come to us, Sir, with a re- wish them continued prosperity cord in the sphere of education of in their praiseworthy undertak-Sandakan-Per Mauaang 13th inst., which we feel justly prouding. I thank them most sincerely For ten years the Director of a for their congratulatory telegram large Government School in your which Mr. Carvalho has just native country of Ireland, then read. They may ret saaureu 'connected with an important es-that I shall be ever ready to give tablishment in London, your tried them my fullest sympathy and experience led to the choice of cordial co-operation in whatever. your selection as Princips! of concerns their welfare. (nud the new Christian Brothers'
applause.)
Fobool in the rapidly thriving town of Kuala Lumpur in
During the evening the follow-
the Federated Malay Slates, ing Programme was rondlerød :---
Ohina.
Overture, Band of the Sociedule
English -
*
Mail,
a.m.
10
bine
Rickmers for Cantón. Hanoi for Pakhai. Hangeng for Canton, Hopsang for Dainy. Ningpo for Newchwang. Cheongshing for Canton.
Philippines Llands. Japan a Nagasaki, Honolulu, United Statea, South America and Canada via Ban Francisco-Mizami Masu for Kwapgyen. Per Persia, 13th Inst., 11 a.m. Tranquibar for Copenhagen.
Talthybius for London..
Seruits, Buimali. Ceylon, Ade-Luzon Maru for Bombay: Inide, Western Australia, India, Aden. Egypt, and Europe vid Brindisi (Late Letters 11 a.m.
PASSENGERS ARRIVED
to noon, Extra Postage 10 cents.) (Supplementary mall on board up to the time fixed for departure of the mail (Extra
Per .. Maneang, arrived from Sanda- Postage 10 cents) (Letter kan eth just, posted in all the Piller Boxes
Diez. in time for the first clearance will be included in this contract mail) The Farcel Mail will be closed. Friday the 11th at 5 p.m.—Per Dovanha, 15th inst.. 11 ส.ส. Philippine Islands-Per Loopgany 13th Maya, 8. Macao-Per Sul Tai 13th ipst., 1.15 p.m.
Your next promotion brought son Philarmonica; Action Song: A on to Hongkong the pivot around which all denominational Merry Set of Boys, Musters E "and secular efforta move in South Souza, R, Baptista, A, Sɔuzi, A Vas, A. Rocha, F. Figueiredo,. E. Remedios; Selections, Mr O Your record raises in us the Baptista; My Old Kentucky Home hope that the excellent traditions Master F. Echevarria; Overtüre, of St. Joseph's College will not Band of the Sociedade Pilar only be maintained but assuredly monica; Must We Leave the Olmuy excelled so aa to more firmly Home (Solo and Choras), Master establish upon its permanent E. Souza; Traumerei, Master R. foundation of prosperity the high Valdea; A Soldier and A Man name enjoyed by the Catholic (Solo and Chorus), Master C. J. institutions of the world-famed Malcampo; Spanish Dance Mar Brotherhood of Saint John Baptist ters A. Escudero aud F. Echevar
ria, accompanied by Master R.
de la Salle...
inst., 1 pim.
Ban Francisco th inst.
Per .n. Hongkong-Maru, urrived from
Atak. Geo.. Lee Young Shing Mekeustry, J. O, '
MoNeely, Mr and
Mrs D. J. Pinch, T. Bamaalz, Geo, Stough, I..
Lewis, Mrs
And Foochow Per Haitan,
13th last., 2 p.m.
Pen .. Luchow, arrived from Shanghai '8th inst. Philippine Islands-Per· Zafiro, ́ 13th
Inst., 3 p.m.
Cooke Colmer, Shanghai and North China Ellis (Europe via
Finch Siberia)-Per Farmer Yingchow, 13th inst., 5 p.m.
Forbes
Siberian
A telegram was also received Valdes; Death of Nelson, MatShanghusl and North China-Por Kwong- from the Old Boys' Association at E. Edrer, accompanied by Mr O. Shanghai..
and
In response to these Brother Adrian said: Dear Past Students and Old Boys of St. Joseph's College,Most sincerely cordially do I think you for the valued and warm-bearted address with which you have so kindly and spontaneously welcomed me
Baptista.
BUNKERS
to St. Joseph's College, Hong can be supplied at cheap, rates.
kong.
What gives me great
pleasure, especially, in to see be-
fora me so many past students.
sang; 15th inst..5 p.m.
[Hwntow, Amoy and Poocliow--Per Hal-
ching, 16th Sept. 10 a.m.
Cana-
Formosa via Keelung, Shang- hal, Noth Chinn, Japan vin Naganari, Vietoria and Ta- Croma Per Panama Mari, 17th
Inst...toon.
Shurghai & North China-Per Anhui,
18th inat.. 3 p.12.
Austra-
Ifan
Mall.
Philippine Islande, Australia Timor, Tasmania & New Zea- land via Fort Darwin-Per Bt. Albans, 19th inst., 10 a.m.
who were aducaled here during SANDAKAN & SEBATTIK Filippin's Islands-Per Yuensang, 20th
different periods from the very beginning of the College down to the closing term of the past chool year. The College will
hot go back oa its onward
(British North Borneo),
At these ports steamers call-
march of progress; for it will being for bunker coal exclusively
my daily endeavour to continue
Walking constantly and faithfully are exempt from all shipping
"In the footsteps of my worthy dues and charges,
Apredecessors, keeping in all
school matters abreast of the
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Australian
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Mall.
Mall,
Lammert
11.
Gap Rock 29.70 ——— Macao 29.6983
Wuohow 9a
Pakhoi
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Tourane
O. 8t. J. Aparri Manila
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29.777,8€
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29.90.77
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29.7278
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Iloilo 9 a 29.8783 Bacolod Cebu
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Be
10
29.86 87
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12.
14
Labusn
T. F. Claxton, Director. Hongkong, Observatory, Sept, 9
1 Barometer, reduced to 32 degrees Fahrenheit on the leval of the sea in inches, tenths and hundredths.
2 Temperature, in the shade, in degrees Fahrenheit.
9 Humidity, in percentage of saturation, the Humidity of air saturated with moisture being 100, 4 Direction of Wind, to two points. ·
5 Force of Wind, sooording to Beaufort Boale.
!
6 State of Weather, b blue sky, Lalliday, Capt. and detached cloud, d drizzling rain
Mire Pereira
3ouza
SHIPS PASSED. THE CANAL.
London, 26th Aug. Arrivals from China :-Annam, Altmark, Indrakusla.
The following vessels, have pass- ed the Canal:Achilles, Bencle- uech, Benvorlich, Candis, Byria.
inet. 1. p.m.
Philippine Islands, Australia,f Tarmania & New Zealand vis | Mon. Port Darwin -Par Taiyuan, T 24th inst., p.m.
Wad:
Philipplue Islande, Yap, An Th gaur, Bameral, Maroun, Fred. Wilhelmshafon, Rabau, Her-Fr. bertahohe, Hatupi, Tarmania, Bater New Zealand, South Went Australia vis Brisbane~~ | Sua
and
Coblenz, 4th Ooty #
Per
4.1.
·TIDE · TABLR.
↑ fog, g gloomy, h hall, I light- ning, o
6,750
about
the end of October.
All the steamers of the European Line are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy New System of Telefunken.
For further Particulars, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD
MELCHERS & CO..
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG and CHINA
Hongkong, 8th Sept., 19:3.
MESSAGERIES MAFITIMES
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.
REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE BETWEEN EUROPE AND JAPAN..
OUTWARD.
Steamere
Armand Behic
NEXT SAILINGS:—
Will leave for Japan on
HOMEWARD,
Steamers.
21st Fa't. Australlen,
Will leave for Marseilles.
9th Sept. 1 F..
Magellan.
23rd Sept. 1.pm.
For Freight and Passage apply to
M. SAINT CLAIR də BUSSIERRE, Agent.
Queen's Buildings, No. 3.
overcast, passing THE EASTERN & AUSTRALIAM
|t, thunder, v visibility, w dew wet).
showers, 'q squally, 'r rain, « snow,
|
0 Rain ́in inches, tenths and hundredths.
METEOROLOGICAL.
Previous
L.M.
STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED.
Mail Service to Australia
via Manila.
MAIL SCHEDULE
SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION),
Steamers.
Low Water Force
W
1
Day On Date On Date Barometer 29.60 29.71 Temperature 69 82 Humidity 59 92 Wind Direction
29.65
90
ST. ALBANS
EASTERN
69
ALDENHAM
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8th Sept, to 14th Sept, 1919,
With - Watar #
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No inferior High/Low Wai High open ale Temperature on the Bili
No interior High Bay Low Water EL.K.Observatory, 9th Sept., 1913, T. F. Úlaxton, Director,
1. A
No Inferior With for Daw” Wilter:
10
Oyster, Frath, Fried-or Stewed: indan Haddocks, Eipper de ALEKANDRA DATE,
Arrive Hongkong
from Australia.
Leave Hongkong
for Australis.
20th Sept.
19th Bapt. "at a m. 10th Oct.
11th Oct.
31st Oct.
1st Nov...
21st Nov.
The above Steamers are fitted with Refrigerating Machinery, en suring a Plentiful supply of Ice, French Provisions, etc, and are Ighted throughout with Electricity: All State-Rooms have Electric Fans A duly qualified Doctor and Stewardess are carried.
For further particulars, apply to
Gibb, Livingston & Co., Agent.
Printed and Published by the Proprietor, Dr. J. W. Moble Tos House Street, in the Clity of Victoria, Hongkong,