THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1913.
THE FINEST
LONDON GIN.
Miss Maud Allan-
DISTILLED BY
Sir Robert Burnett &c.
OLD TOM
DAY BY DAY.
HONGKONG CURRENCY. ben droided to prohibit the oir-
calation of Calton coine altet. February next, and to allow only Colony. This decision is right, land sound in every way, and
The Indian parară continue to profant against the appenance MUSICAL TASTES DIFFER WIDE-Reflections an ›he' Currency and British coins to bo ou sent in the of Max Mul Alian, the FLY. THE SONG THAT PUTS THE; celebrated dancer, before T-BABY TO SLEEP 18 APT TO KEEP
Co.dian audiences in some of her THE NEIGHBOURS AWAKE.
GIN.
DRY GIN.
NEQUALLED. IN QUALITY,
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.
more "artistio ¦ pokes and pe:- formance, and we feel sure that
The Mails.
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they will have the sympathy of German Mail.-Lit par mcat readers whose fate it is to
Prinz Ludwig at 10 am. live among a large non-European
doy. population. Englishmen, and particularly those who have moved much in siliatio or Bɔhemian cir- ules, realise fully that a woman who gets her living by dancing on a public stage may be and often is quits as decent and worthy of respect as the wile of a clergyman or a tea-grocar. But the native mind does nuderstand this." To the Asiatic, a white woman who dancea in public lowers not
got
8.A.
aud Monetary System of the Colony.
(Conclusink)
should do much to bring about
CIVIL SERVICE CLUB.
Annual General Meeting and Reports.
The annual general meeting of
and establish a par of exohange the members of the Civil Service batwr in the small poins and the Club, was held last evening at the Haring now concluded our on-standid coin in urs in Hong-club house, the Hon. Mr W. Cquiry, and criticisme ole kong.
Chatham O. M. G. presiding." Hongkong car.eccy as it existed
The annual reports were We suggest that there should in the past, and as it remains to be an issue of more five cant followe day, it may be permissible for us pievs, and a more adequate "Cricket :—The first team had sts. 10 tender some advice to the qmsappl of fity coat pieces.
only a fair coɑnna. Thirte munity, and to the Gover ament, We have heard that some feer leegue matches were played, at in order that an improvement has been expressed that Hong which 6 were won, 4 lost and 3 may resolt, should that advies kong might be floaded by su were
Three lesgue
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Dorflinger tc-mocitɔw. Canadian and American Mails
Close per as. Seattle Maiu
to-morrow at noon.
Siberian Mail-Oloses por Defflinger at 5 p.m. morrow.
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50-
drawn. or perhaps it may be more prudent enormous indar of British email matohos were not played. W to say, should tho anggestions coins from Canton, but we do not Poole, batled consistently well -ba canied into effect at an apprehend any such influx in the throughout the corson and headed oprortune time.
pre: ant state of the currency in the batting averages with an That the subject is one calling Canton. The Chinese want allverage of 36.6 for 11 innings. for eution and causideration in the silver they pocas, and a good The batting of the rest of the side
eat to effect a batterment of the the notes to a parity with silver. re-the recommendation of any pr-deal more before they can bring was disappointing. R. O. Witch-
Tell heade the ***
bowling. monetary conditions prevailing Besides, in past year large averages, taking 23 wickets for E O Bird here we are sure most business quantity of British minted coine 220 108 R. men will readily admit, and it is must have found their way into took 44 wickets for 468 runs. therefore with a cerisia amount the melting pot, and bene at. The fielding varied considerably: of deference that we made the bad in other ways We have on one or two preasiové it was suggestions.
no means of knowing the amorni very good but on the whole it was of small chin in the Hongkong slack. Team generally requires of very great value. Tiessu y bot perhaps it is not more enthusiasm:
Mrs Liete Returns. only becalf but other white and to the Colony yesterday
Mrs LN. L.afe and child woman as well-a aldre of things not at all to be desired. by the es, Prinz Lud vig.
A Welcome Announcement.. Surely in countries where Euro-
Acord ng auocurement, Feans are so vastly out-numbered they cannot be too careful of the theGas Oompany reduce the price honour of their women, Miss of gas to lay to $250 per thous Allan is
and feat. great artist, vn- deniably; but we feal that it would be better" for her to cɔa-
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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1913.
LORDELBORNE AND THE CHAncellor.
European spectators..
The Toll of War.
A tolegram in to-day's issue
Admitted a Partner. It is announced that Mr. Karl Lindemann, of Hankow, bas baco admitted a par ner in the firm of Melchers & Co.
Trespassing.
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Canon Notes.
At the precant time, as most people are aware, the Canton Government bus issued many notes of the denominations of 50 | cents, one dollar, five dolläts, &ó.,
The steek need never be large smell stock of sub coin on band with occasional upplies A Chinese found trespassing de.. and it is plain that the coming from England is what is informeus that the losses aastained on a Goverment plantation, at Chinesy Government jotand to
required, "and would assyra the aid are, 44 802 killed and 10, lies Oout, this morning, by us notes in Canton; and to endeavour by: Bulgaria in two recent Tai Tam, was charged at the P-maintain the circulation of such replenishment of gradual abcor
tion which is inovable. 586 wounded. Thera Ides form pactor MeHardy and fined $4.
tremendous drain upon a total population of us over four
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Telegraphic Addresses. By the new rule issued by the million, and the astonishing thing Ministry of Communications the is that Brigaria is &dy for yearly charge of $1 for the re- W Her resources are Pnited,
gistration of telegraph onddrosses hat her ambition and arroganteres into force to-day.
18 apparently unbridled and limitless. It was her haughty and overbearing attitude, iudce,
moet dienstrous war which re aulted, in her being severly hum- bled. Then Torkey was her enemy, as in the first war; now the Turkish pspora are warning Greece that a Tarco-Bolgerian alliance would be a bad thing for her. So long as te-day's friend are to-morrow's enemies, and vics ver, in the Balkans, there is very little hope of A Strange Sect.
at the Loumen's Institute shortly.
ober 16.
Stolen Clothing,
10, bring about a market value for the notes while will place them oa a' party with the existing silver currency in circulation in Kwangtung. We have already suggest ad how this can be 8 complished,"
SWIMMING GALA.
D. C. L. I.'s Excellent Function.
The cond eleven played a large number of matches and had a very surersful season.-R. 0. Hutobison (Vice Captain).
"Bowls:-The season's results for 1912 1913 for League Bowls proved very disastrous, as to date,
we have been beaten five times in succession. Saveral friendly riek games and spoon competitions- bave taken pies doring thessaros: The Club Championshipand Rink competitions are still in progress having been delayed owing to the wet season. Thanks are
due to those gentlemen who kindly presented prizes for the is true, we may fairly assume. Yesterday afreoon, in very various competitions. The open
the
If what we have witten above
Seamen's Institute.. We are informed that mom that led her into the second anders of the crew of H. M. S. that it is the intention of the favourable weather, the 2nd Singles Championship of the "Monmouth" will give a concert Canton Government to main in Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Colony is sill progressing. One The provisione! date fixed is Oct-fifty cent and one dollar notes in animming gala at the Admiralty to play off for third or fourth the continued circulation of the Light Infantry held their first of our players, Me A. G. Pile, has two immedinis provinces, coal camber, Kowloon. There prize. The Lawn Bowls League cartainly it is obvious that a was a good alt vndance, the cutries Championship Cup has been won At the Polios. Court, this morn- | plentifu1 ́encalation of such notes were numerous and
augur by Taikoo Bowling Club who ing, a man was reatearst to of low values would be a great well for future sporlog gather-were not defeated during the three montrs' upticonment and convenience to the Chiner merings, and the spirit of fiendly Sasson. Bond, Fawin Rep. four hours' stocks, by Mr Wood, cantile community in Canon, and rivalry was keen as to caus for stealing a bag of clothing more eap cially if they can eat excitement thughout the from the e.s. Heungaban. maintained ultimately at an equal events.
not having sustained a defeat in value with the fractional silver
The card, wa gone through the league games, thus recaring currency.
with the following resolte: the Tennis Trophy for the fires Novices'. Quarter-mile: 1,time. This should encourage the Private Smith; 2, Private Walls; team wonderfully during the 3, Private Clarke; 4; Davis.
ensuing aesion."
peace.
:
Snatching.
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win; 2. Private Farmer; 3, Running divé: 1, C5-pl; Bald- Privata Olley; 4. Private Cussell. 220 Yerde Junior N 0.0.'s 1, Lance-Corpl. Passmore; 2, Corpl Baldwin; 3, Oorpl. Withers.
Ohurch.
"Tepois.This season's tanris has been very successful, the term
showed a credit balenes on the The statement of accounta year's working of $459 as against $302 for the previous year.
In proping the adoption of the report and scoounts
were
Missing Jewellery. Mr Weill, of 41, Robinson Under the above beading, we Road, has reported to the police quoted, yesterday, an American hit be has found tbrother
An Impostsnt Factor. parer's sccount of neat that pieces of jewellery missing sine of an impor ant factor in the Now we should te losing sight believes in a siriot interpretation the burglary at his plans, and he Hongkong currency if we ooided of the Commandment against the erimates the value at $340. At appresiate the great conven. making of graven images. There bunch of keys is als missing. idea to or mercantile cam- Red folk are £5, loyal to their
: Miss Maud Allan. convictions that they will not
munity of the one d'ler nois, We are advised that Miss Maud and the apparent arcsty the cof Ryen" encourage the taking of
There is absolutely no fear of 100 yards: 1, Private Farmer; Chairman spoke highly of the ex is hardly likely to benefit himself or his party's cluse by making portraits. Now that is something niavsky Trio, who are at pre oat for they are well supported by flue all; 4, Pivato Morey: 5, club's officera during the year:
It may be seen from yesterday's wires that Mr. Lloyd George photographs, or the paintings of Allan, the famous classical dancer,
and the equally famous Oberthero notea falling to a discount 2, Private Smith; 3, Private cellent services rendered by the unworthy charges against the Ceol family. Lord Selborne's pub-mandment forbida the making of ment of Mr. Howard Edie, may them, by our leading banking 80 yards for biye under 12
like consiency, for the Com: touring India under the manage the silver reserve held against Private Walls. lished reply to the Chancellor's venomous statements or, rather, the likeness of anything that is be seen in Hongkong a little later institution, we therefore cannot (open Rona of all ranks of know whether they ought to the result was a matter for on- insinuations, wipes off the mud cast by them and leaves Mr. George in Heaven alive or in the earth in the e6o.
gratulation, He did. not no nearer to finding any explanation of his own business transactions Loneath, or in the waters under
understand in the least why the the D.O.LI.): 1, Church; 2, be congratulated on the fact If some of our that will go down with straightforward people. The eling in the the earth ***
isaue abould be restricted. We Pilsbury... At the Polica Court, this mota should like to me a fas issue
that the bar receipts had increas«* tail of Lord Selborne's later would be enough to deter an ordinary to take the Sabbath Commandmenting, before Mr Wond, a Chiness of one dolla notes by the three all; 2, Privats Davie: 3, Private membership, but they must hope
Hongkong Sabbatarions are going
Greasy pale: 1, Private Mitched notwithstanding a decreased person from saying anything further, on so unpleasant a subject; literally, why should not thess was antaneed to tes months, British bucks alrendy named. Bridgwater. but one staresly thinks of M. Lloyd George as an ordinary persin, good caule in America do the four horia' teeks, and twelve and more especially sins the One-mile: 1. Private Cussell, was eccounted for by non-alcohol-
that some part of the increaED" or as being particularly supransitive or thinskioned, 3 it issue by the other? But when did strokes of the birch, for snatching withdrawal from circulation in 2, Private Farmer; 3, Corp: ic drinke (laughter). quite possible that he may proceed yet farther in his piltig work of the Sabbaterien ever realis, the two five-dollar bille from a wo this Colony of the one dollar Baldwin: 4, Private Shale; 5,
isued by the Banco Private Olley. This event, it was to the rol a h ving been passed, A number of minor alterations aceking to justify himself by the abues of others-in idle task, breaking the Sabbath" Issic, 116, Queen's Road Central. The Ultr mrvino."
i'logica'nons of his position? If man outside a money-changer ant notes surely, seeing that he is already self rundemued."
hoped, would be one of the best the following officers ia king photographs, or defendant was arrested by P. C.
What Reasons?
on the card, but it ended in an elected-Measca E. D. C. Walte Wilson. Mr. Lloyd George evidently set out with the idea that two
painting, or eng. Still more
If there are readone for the easy victory for Cussall, who was and R. O. Bu chison, vice- wrongs will make a right, and that vilifying another Larson-the dishonouring of one's parents, aretheft,covetousness, aduți vry,
Constables Injured. Indian constable 268 bas bren.
Government to limit the issue of never extended.
presidents; R.E.O Bird, captain; 100 yards boys' race (open to R.O. Hutchison, vio-osptain; B.C. whether that person has clean hants or ot-is the surest way to and fal. 9 swearing; avertheless sent to the hospital from Shanki- one dollar botes exclusively to clear one's own character. As a mon of the world and an ex we have known every one of those wan. sullering from injuries to his the Hongkong sad Shanghai.hool, under 14 years): 1, Fisher bowls representative; 0. all boys attending the Garrison Barlow, terois representative; F. perienced politician be should know better than this. But, inter offences committed by Fetongnger sustained whilst engaged Banking Corporation, it would at mingled with his natural naturoness, is a strong strain of naiveho would never dream of work in extinguishing the fra nt/least be interesting if they were Johnson 2, George Jacks; 3, Sara. Captain of "A" tem, simplicity which contact with the world has not been able to
J. Mackay, vice-captain; 8, destroy in him; this is evidenced by the amazing innocence ng on the Seventh Day.. Shaukiwan, two nights ago. Pol-made known to the public
220 yards (open to all ranks of Smith, Bou. Steward; F. Howell, ir Constable Lane, we als in-Should the reasons prove to be with which he allowed himself to be entangled in the Marconi Another Canton Panle, jured through falling through the such as would warrant the cart the Navy serving in destroyera grean ranger; W. H. Woolley, net. Did he not make it quite clear Lo us all that We learn that an absurd report back part of the roof, braising ailment of the issue to the pre-for toker hon, treasurer: committes:W nothing-yea, nothing but, bis ignorance of the ways of was spread in Canton last Satu his back en s stove,
Bant antrow limits we should Bygrave, BM.S. Taku; 2, Frost, Fincher, A. M. Thornhill, H. finance could ever have made him dabble in shares? Like his day. It was said that Long|
then have much please in TB-036 3, Leading Stoker Langdon, O, Bad, W. Higby, friend and colleague, Sir Rufus Iwacs, he could not be expected Chai-kwong, the Governor Gon-
Revolver in a Teapot. gracefully bowing to the powers Bishop, H.M.S. Taxa...
J. A. Wheel, and G. Moleod. to know that such things as roguery or sharp practice over figured eral, had given orders that
Two Chines who arrived in the that be, and endeavour to make. 100 yards in clothes. The The meeting closed with a vote in share, tracsactions; and at, like two babes in the wood, they the
chaplain
the city Colony on the as. Bellerophon, the best of a somewhat anomalous competitors bad to swim in Rag of thanks to Mr F. Howell for his meekly interested themselves in the Marconi venture. It is an were to be destroyed and the were arrested by Sergeant Pin-situation. "What cannot ba imental shirt, khaki or canvas services as green rauger, and to edifying spectacle: one that makes us long to possess the Noucob. Chistians slain. The Ce catt for being in possession of cared must be endured." troussts, braces, socks, and regula-the chairman for presiding. formist conscience with all its attendant advantages.
830 and alone where the arms. One of the man who had Provided the banks vested tion boots. 1, Private Farmer; floating and the craditing-of his revolver in pieces and con-with the authority to issue one 2, Private Camell; 3, Private We wonder how much longer this monument of piety, innocence idle rumours is concerned. Need cealed in napot, was fined dollar notes always held a sub- Haley: 4, Private Bridgwater. and virtue is going to be tolerated by the British public. John lesatoszy, there was not an ounce of $250, or in default three months, stantial silver reserve against Novices 100 yards: 1, Private Garbage on the Yangtse. Ball, from the days of the Reformation even unto now, has always foundation for euch a story. Lung The case was tried by Mr Hazr-where any danger can threaten. Corporal Newcombe; 4, Private complaints have been, or are to and the other was fined $100. their circulations, we cannot see Smith; 2, Private Walls; 3, Lance- It is understood that strong liked a spice of humbug with his meat, we know: bat, to do him Clai-kwoog is a headstrong man, land, at the Polics Court this justice, the man who seeks to give it him by the spoonfal is likely to and bas, many of the in-
The circulation of one-dollar Read.
be, made to the Chinese authori get hit. So long us Mr Lloyd George's hypooriey was not to stinots of eavagely highly develop morning. manifest, people swallowed it and said nothing; but even his own ed; but he is not a fool. If he
notes might even be supportad Quarter mile for enlisted boys: ties up the Whangpoo regarding supporters are bound to draw the line, sooner or late. Vulgarly wishes to execute a Cantɔne he
by a higher percentage of silver 1, Blackwell; 2, Burt; 3, Hobson, the dumping of garbage in the A sports meating will be held reserve than in cases of the 220 yards (Sergeants): 1, Sergt. river. It has come to the notice. speaking, Mr George laid himself out to "apoof" the British public, will do an without wasting time at the Happy Valley by the Duke higher denominatione, such as Bowen; 2, Sorgt. Smith; 3, Sergt. of the Whangpos Conservancy and for yours be has performed that operation with marked enccess in enquiries as to the doomed of Cornwall's Light Infantry on fire, tin, fifty, dollata,&o. Lunnon.
Board that huge lighters are con but now it would seem that the public is awakening to the fact that, min's religious convictions; but Oo:ober 7, 8, and 9. The re-but this matter d'es not coacera Quarter-mile (open to all ranks tinually casting into the tiver re- for all his talk, all his tears, all bis "Limehousing," the country is he will never exronte a man gramme a ranged give two days us, and is entirely in the hands of the Navy, Army, Volunteers, fuss of all kinds, and this greatly no better off, but rather the worse where peace and prestige are con- because he is a Christian. We to the ascal events, while the of the Government.
and European Police): 1, Bacon, interferes with the work of the cerned, and that the man of whom it made a god is just know, on good authority, that he tbd will beat aside for brm- Of one thing we are certain; 8th Company R.G.A.; 2, Private Board upon which thousands of valgar self-advertiser who sticks at nothing that will enhance his regarde Christian officials with orora events. There will a the that good never came to any Oussell; 3, Sapper Wright, RE; dollars annually in spent Re "greatness" or cover his blunders and his trickery. A shorn pea- some distrast but considering usual sporting items as well as county by starving the currency. 4. Private Farmer; 5, Gunner contly, for a distance of at least cock or a broken idol is a sorry thing to look upon; better to put it the choics collection of Baptist tho closely associated with the it should be in sofficient quantity Coleman, 83rd Company R.G.A. three miles beyond the Arsenal, out of the way where it cannot be seen. Mr Lloyd George is any-and Wesleyan advisers with Amy, such as bayoust fighting to meat all trade requirements, H.E. The General Officer Com- less straw and chef thrown from The prizes were distributed by the river was covered with use- dans toute en as genesfully with as tung lean which "Chan Kwing ming, was they age and the re-de of the people. do is to retire from political life as gracefully-and as quickly as surrounded, we can hardly be most points will hold the regiIn regard to the subsidiary manning the Forosa (Major-Gen four lighters. This has led ta possible.
surprised at that,
mental shield for a year.
coinage, we believe that it has oral F. H. Kolly, O.B.)
the protest
D.C.L.I. Sports Meeting