THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH.
SPECIAL CABLE,
A NEW SINGAPORE BILL.
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MEN BETWEEN 18 AND 55 MUST RECEIVE MILITARY
TRAININO.
(From Our Own Correspondent).
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Singapore June 24.12,20 p.m. A Bill that is being introduced into the Singapore Lagis- lative Council on Friday requires all the men in the Colony who are of pure British birib; between the ages of 18 and 55, to register for purposes of military training.
Men between the ages of 18 and 38 will enter the Reserve, and those between 38 and 55 the Civil Guard.
COMPANY MEETING.
(Continued from pays 4.)
Mr. Ritchie I beg to second that.
SPECIAL POLICE RESERVE.
Reserve
Hongkong Police orders issued to-day are under:-
Parades.
The Chairman: The re-election of Sir Paul Chator and myself as To-day, June 23rd.--Nos. 1 directors for the ensuing year has and 2 Platoons, Portuguese Com- been proposed by Mr. Moxon and pany and No. 1 and 2 Platoons. seconded by Mr. Ritchie. Those Chinese Company, 5.30 p.m.
in favour please hold up their Thursday, June 24th. Nos. bende. Against. Carried un- and 4 Platoons, Chinese Com animously. The next resolutioppany, is the election of auditors.
Friday, June
25:h.-No.
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Mr. Ho Foot: I beg to propose Platoon, British Company and that, Messrs. Lowe, Dingliam Indian Platoon. Nos. 3 and 4 and Mathews be elected Auditore Platoons, Portuguese Company. of the Companyat a fee of $1000,
to hold, office until the next An- nual General Meeting.'
that.
Musketry,
EXTRA
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1915.
A USEFUL GUIDE.
The German Invaders Handy- Book.
'EXAMINATION.
In other phrases in the book TECHNICAL INSTITUTE are found many hints to the Eng- lish as to what invasion might mean to them, as, for example.
Show me to my room! That dirty hole? What do you think?
What? You have no other room in this big house? Open the doors! I am going to choose a room myself. Here I stall stay. Take these things out of the room!.
Qaiok! I should like to have ment will do for the present. something to eat. A light rafreah- Bread, butter, cheese, and some maat. Some wine, a bottle of beer, a glass of milk. I am very thirsty.
Don't make any noise! Now I See that I am not disturbed!
If you were to pick up a tatter od notebook on the street one day, and, on examining it idly, sad denly become aware that it was the diary of your worst enemy, in which were recorded his complete plans for entering your house, colechizing your family, making himself at home in the guest room on the second floor, and then ordering the best in the lar der for dinner--your shook would be severe, but elightly aimilar to that recently suffered by the Bri-want to sleep for an hour. At two. tish populace when there was pre- Call me when dinner is ready.
o'clock you will have dinner ready. sented to thera "Garman Knap- Back Dictionary," containing words and phrases useful to invadera in billeting their trop, requisitioning stores, taking host- age, and performing other little attentions. in the course of an invasion. There phrases, SLYS the New York Press, are contain- ed in two chapters of the book, of which the rest is concerned with military and naval terms.
There
are also a list of names of the more important lcoalities in Eugland, two maps, and several pages of the rank and title of British officera. Of the two
a
Then come parise, indeed, and a touch af politeness:
ask for a little more, beer? Don't The food is well cooked. May I you have a better sort of beer?.
English housewife to meet:
Next a strange request for 4a
Will you give us some matches Tomorrow morning we muet and a bootjack? have breakfast in due time, Wo aliould like to have coffee or a
milk
soup. Make some sandwiches for n to take along with!
Fill this bottle with coffee!
Soon comes the section Auf
Vorposten und Patronille-on
chapters particularly startling to Englanders we are told: "Geisch" (hostage) is a hint that outpost and patrol duty. Among For purpose of selecting a
German army would operate in followings
other forms of challenge is the England in the same way that it has behaved in the territory it has invaded on the Continent, i.e., by taking hostages.
Mr. Chen Kai-ming-I second Team to shoot against the Regular police, the following will attend The Chairman:Proposed by for practive at King's Park Range Mr. Ho Fook and seconded hy (200 yards) on Saturday next, Mr. Chan Kat-ming that Mossra. June 26th. at 2.30 p.m. sharp. re-elected anditore until the next Grant Smith, Champion, Chin-lish for "hand-to-hand fighting" meeting. Those in favour please chen, Sleat, Potter, Cooke, Arnett, and "extended formation." hold up their hands. Against. Henderson, Fothergill, Ireson, Carried unanimously. The next Howiit, P. O: Koza, F. F. Silva, resolution is one authorising pay. H. M. Remedios, "A. E. Alves, ment by the company of all cosse Now Fang, Wei Wing Sam, O. incurred in the alteration of Chan, J. Wong, Sirdar Khan, and articles of association and the Mehr Din. transfer of the head cffice of the company to Hongkong.
Lowo, Bingham and Mathews be Mason, Roylanca, Lammert; The Germans are told the Eng
The Rev. Fr. Robert: I beg to
Instructions in Police Duties. Lectures will be held in the
propose ***That this Meeting annc- Chief Magistrate'e Court on Sun tion the payment by the Company day, June 27th, as follows:-
of all costs incurred by Share- holders in and about the altera- tion of the Articles of Asacciation,
and the Transfer of the Head Office of the Company to Hong- kong."
Mr. Ritchie-I beg to recond.
Even the dintates of gallantry are not forgotten, for the phrase "Give me a kiss" is set out especially for their benefit.
In any illustration of the use of a preposition of time or placa London is always chosen for the example, 8.g., "London liegt an der Themse,"
Mord mesne murder ม่
and "Mördbrenner" means "incendi- ary ary-words the Germans might think about. The pseudo-invaders of England are instructed in the phrases to "ory quarter" and "no quarter" and "flag of trace."
Next comes "Gesprache" "Das Quartiermachen," or billet-
.30 to 10,30 a.m.-Portuguese
Company. 11.00a.m. to 12 noon. British
and Indian Companies. 2.30 to 4.00 p.m.-Ohinese Oo. Men will bring Note Books.
Ammunition. The Chairman:Proposed by Members of the British Platoons ing. What is not in the interro Pere Robert and seconded by Mr. not in possession of 303 ammunicative is in the imperative, each Ritchie that the costs incurred in sion will kindly send a card to sentence being followed by the the alteration of the articles of this effect to Mr. S. J. Chin-oben, phonetical spelling: association and the transfer of the North China Insurance. Co. They head office of the company to will also at their text parades Hongkong be paid by the share-return to their Platoon Comman- holders of the company. Those ders the "pull-throughs" given in favour please hold up their to them some months ago by Mr. bande. Against. Carried an-A. H, Hewilt. These must be animously. That is all the busi- then handed to the Musketry ness gentlemen. I thank you for Sergeant. your attendance. Dividend war. ante may be obtained on applios-
tion to Mesara. Shewan, Tomes, ic-morrow.
CLEVER CAPTURE.
Where does the Mayor (bead local authority) live? Stow me to him: Send him here!
Give me billets for 5 officers, 220 men, and 8 horass.
I'
Teachers' Classes (Women),
The results of the Teobnical Institute Examination of women teachers is se under —
3rd Year Final,' · 1. H. Gourdin. 2: Shin Fak-bio. 3. M. E. Goggin
and Year: 1. Lai Po-yuk. 2. M. Rodgers. 3. Cheung Fuk-to. 4. D. Rodger.
* 5. V. Knight.
5. Dora Arion.
1. failed.
" ist Year. 1. Un Pak-sup. 2. Mary Walter- 3. Helen Clarke. 4. A. Klingemsa. 5. Jessie Jaek. 6. M. Thomson.
1 failed.
Distinction.
Sohoole.
E. Ralphe, Inspector of English
You seem suspicious to me, Show me your pocketbook! · notice. If you make any attempt You will stay here until farther to escape you will be sho Within an hour you will have to roads and distances and other of cattle,
A series of queries with regard to furnish on the apol head data chased us 10 imagine a oats, flour, bay, damfounded countryman, with wine, potatoes. bayonets in unpleasant proximity
Halloo! Why are you roving hussar.1.
the reins of your horse to that about here? Come here!
At last comes the section on Walk in front of me! Besilent!" Betreibung" requisitioning. questions! You have only to answer my Subjoined are salient passages:
Mr. Mayor (eder sir), I have orders to carry out a requisition
apply force. I hope you will not compel me to of food and forage in this place.
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house?
VOLUNTEER RESERVE.
Ordere jesued to-day by Major Wakeman commanding H.K.V.R. are sa under :-***
Parados.
"A" and "O" Companies will parade outside the Law Courts at 5.15 p.m. on Friday, Jane the
25th, Dress: Drill Order.
Recruits,
STUMPED
Court Comes to the Rescue;
The extradition proceedings 1 reference to two Chinese who ar asked for by the authorities in Mec no on a charge of kidnapping wer continued before Mr. J. R. Wood at the Police Court this after
Recruits will parade under noon. Sergt. Major Bond on the Cricket
Mr. P. M. Hodgson, Crow
Ground at 5.15 p.m, on Monday, Solicitor, appeared to make th June the 28th, Wednesday, June application, and Mr. F.C. Jenkin the 30th, and Thursday, July the Lat. Dresu: Drill. Order.
"D" Company.
"D" Company will parade at the Parade Ground af Volunteer Head Quarters at 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday, June the 20th, under Sergt. Major Cooke. Drill Order (alaoke may be worn),
Signallers. Signallers will parade on Wed- needey, June the 30th, at 5.30 p.m. at Murry Battery, Uniform optional.
Gun Club Hill and Prisoners of War Camp Guards.
On daty at Gan Club Hill and Prisoners of War Camp for the
instructed by Mr. Craw, of Mesar Hastings and Hastings, oppose the application,
Lam Sze, gave evidence i support of the application,
Mr. JenkinYou' eaid, 'yo lived at Yan Wo Lare?
Witness:Yes.y
Mr. Jenkin:-Could you te me if that is the same sa Heco de Callandras (loud laughter),
His Worship-I am afraid w are done; that cannot be put b the interpreter (laughter).
Mr. Jenkin:-I am very sorr (laughter).
The bearing was adjourned:
week commencing Saturday, Jane LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. the 26th, and ending Saturday morning, July 3rd, H.K.V.C.
Promotions, Loe.-Sergt. J. Oxberry to be Sergeant.
Corporal G. C. Moxon to be Lee-Sergeant J. H. MoHutohon J. A. Young, to be Lice-Sergeant.
Lee, Corporal W. M. Ham phreys, G. Martin, J. Morton Smith, J. Oleon, J. W. Deakin, A. Charlton, to be Corporal.
Pte, E. Abraham, S. Kelly, W. 8. Brown, A. Kempthorne, H. C. Sandford, A. E. Paine, W. J. Crawford, J. Johnstone, E. V. hundredweights of Carpmsel, A. S. Mackioban, H. hectolitera of Tobias, J. M. Gordon, to be Les.-
Corporal,
be
Postings.
Sergt. J. Oxberry is posted to Coy."B" 880, 4. posted to Coy. "B" Soc. I.
Loe.-Sergt. G. C. Moxon is
Loe. Sergt. J. B. Mellutohon
Order of the Day,
of the day at the meeting of the The following are the order Legistative, Council to be held to morrow afternoon
Besolution-It is hereby re solved that a sum of Dollars Biz hundred and ninety-one thousand nine hundred and seventy-two (8691,072) he advanced cut of funds in the custody of the Gor ernment for the construction of the Kowloon-Canton Railway (British Section) during the year 1915. An Ordinance to amend the Poat First reading of a Bill intituled Office Ordinance, 1900. A
Firat reading of a Bill intituled Certificates of Origin Ordinavce, An Ordinance to amend the
ACCIDENT TO P. AND 0. BOAT
Passengers Transferred at
Colombo.
In case of refusal you will be to his ribs, obliged to undergo arrested, I shall cause my sold- the following estechism: iere to take the articles required ropa? When did the troops see, your refusal would be no use. Is that village accupied by where I shall find them. You arrive there? What number of Any resistance of the inhabitants Well? About two or three com- Tour will get a receipt for the Sergt. J. A. Young is posted to men do you think are there? world be severaly punished.
is posted to Coy. B Sec. 2; Loe.1915, panies? How many officers articles furnished. By virtue of Coy. B Sec. 3; Corporal W. M. with them? Was this receipt you will be compen Humphreys is posted to Coy. A there any artillery? How many sated Ister on.
Seo. 3; Corporal G. Martin ia guna? Did you see any cavalry? Make a resolation! I have not posted to Cor. O Sec. 4; Corporal Speak the truth! A lie could much time! You will not J. Morton Smith is posted to Coy. cost your life.
able to call for assistance. All A Sec. 2; Corporal J. Olson is for defense? Are there any berri
Has the village been prepared exits are watched. cades at the entrances ? Is there will furnish 303 eggs! Your Seo. 4;. Corporal A. Charlton posted to Cay. B See: 1; Corporal You have a lot of fowla; you J. W. Deakin is posted to Coy. B. castle or any strongly built will take all these useless grea-2; Corporal C. EH. Boavis a church in the village? Is there fowls don't lay? Well, then, we is posted to Coy, B. Beo.
tures with us and slaughter them. ia posted to Coy. B Seo, 3 Where are the enemy's out Egga or fewll You may choose Lee. Corp. E. Abraham is post to
It was announced in the Colony posts ? Didn't you see any hostile
The second chapter concerne Coy. B Seo. 1; Lce. Corp. 8. Killy Yesterday that the P. and 0, s.5. Is that the room for the officers?
patrola in that fart.
Nubia, bound for Far Eastern D. S. P. (Reserve). Don't you have a larger room? information so procured, for there through English villages:
Stress is laid on the value of details of the necessary journey Corp: W. S. Browa is posted to accident at Colombo and the
the transport of prisoners, and is posted to Coy. A Sao. 1; Lca.
ports, had Lisppened of an The rooms must be heated to is more to the same effect-polite Silence! Nobody is allowed to Kempthorne is posted to Coy, C. Penger and mails for Sing-
Coy. B. Beo. 4; Lee, Corp. A. morrow. Pot clean sheets on the conversation over the muzzle of a talk! Away with the pipes Seo. 3; Loo: Corp. H. C. Sandford, Hongkong etc had been
Seo that the captain may have
How strong was the patrol cigars)! Take your hands out of is posted to. Coy. A. Seo. 1; Loo. On enquiry at the local P. and
transferred to the ss, Kashgar. lunch immediately after arriving. Where did it come from, and in When I speak to you you bave Coy. A Sec. 2; Lee, Corp. WJ that no further particulars of the
your pockets!
Corp. A. E. Pains is posted to O. offices this morning we learn Have any sick horses been in what direction did it ride on ?
4; Lae. Corp. J. Johnstone is posted to Coy. A Seo. 2; Lee. Corpe. E.V. Carpmael is posted to Coy. B Sec. 1; Loe, Corps: 4.8. Mackichan is posted to Coy. A Sto 4; Lee, Corp. H. Tobias in posted to Coy. B Sec. 2; Lee. Corp. J. M. Gordon is posted to Coy. A Sec. 4; to Coy, BB80, 3. Fivate D. J. Mackenzie, is posted
(gd) Fæ, JENKIN.
HARBOUR OFFENCES.
Send somebody with me who will show me the rooms for the officer,
bed.
this stable? Take that cow away Was it commanded by an officer to assume a military attitude. Crawford is posted to Joy. O Seo. affair are yet to hand.
Stay here!loo, miller! call the
Give notice by the drum that.
Every insubordination and the inhibitants will
Keep close by the side of my every breach of discipline will be have to horee! On the first attempt to furnish the food for the soldiers
severely punished, quartered with them.
escape, or if you take me the ...In the restaurant military wrong way, I shall shoot you,
severity is slightly relaxed, for miller myself.
we find the German invader through this place? Have any hostile troops marched aking. Which is the best hotel in this place?" He goes there;
and orien but he becomes a trifle impatient, and orders a substantial meal;
Every soldiers will be entitled to one and a quarter pounds of meat ---- In addition
to
Lukongs Chase a Thief for a Mile,
Before Commander C. W. Beck Congratulations are to be ex-with R. N., at the Marine Court tended to two Chinese constables this morning P. C. Thomas Mat who obaeed a thief for about a thows, charged Chan Ying, master mile through crowded thorough of steamlaunch Yan On, with fares and eventually captured moving about the harbour that, a pint of beer. For the him. It appears that Chang San Juring prohibited hours on the pight every soldier must have at robbed a man in Connaught Road 18th inst., withouta special permit. lett a straw bed, a pillow, and Central of $130 in notes, but be- Defendant was fined $20. Lau blanket, fore be got clear away with hie Yao, another boatman, who was
Take care that my orders are booty he was chased by Chinese charged with the same offence, strictly obeyed. I shall hold you constables 249 and 517. The thief was fined $3.
responsible for that.
punished.
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selected the most crowded tho- P. C. Robert McFall, charged Any resistance will be severely roughfares in the hope that he the mastera of steara launches sould lose himself among the Lee Ynen, Sam Ching and Kwong cipality) will have to pay a heavy The community (or muni- crowd, but the constables were Chee, with unlawfully failing to not so easily to be aladed and they ease the engines of their vessels contribution. eventually captured him and, what to "dead slow," when passing bosver makes an attempt on is more, secured the stolen money through the entrance of the Yan- one of my soldiers will be con-
demned to death.
The village will be razed. The Mayor will certainly bashot for their safety.
You will answer with your life
intact.
mati Typhoon Refuge at a speed At the Polics Court, this morn- not exceeding three knots, on the ing, the thief was sentenced to six 19th int. The first defendant was months imprisonment and four faed $20, while the others were hours stocks,
Ained $25 each
Ex
sent.
Corlothlan Yacht Club, The Secretary of the Corinthian Yacht Olab announces a general meeting of members at the Olub Houst for June 30 st. 6 p.m. all membera are requested to be pre-
Class of Instruction.
Photo of a Snake. A class of instruction for Cor-
We have received from A Fong posts, Lec-Corporals and Mem. three very fine photographs of the
Tuesday, Jane the 29th, and t bere desiring promotion will be immense suske which was shot at beld on the Cricket Ground on Tai Hang when about to devour
the rank of Corporal or Loe.-Car, Thursday, July: the 1st, at 6.30 All Members now promoted to p.m. under Sergt. Major Bond,
oral are required to attend these parades. Dress Order.
Hore are distinct and quite new You do not speak the truth!
traces. I am sure there. must have been a biyouso here
Waiter, make haate ! We don't The Sharlos Holmes Ger. like to wait a qustier of an hour man does not proceed to order the. We want another waiter. Other:
for every glass of beer. miller's instant execution, bat
reconnoitering party riding on for the Telanders, there is a gleam plies him with further questions, wise, we shall send for some We are then given a glimpse of a
soldiers to attend on damage,
Unpleasant as this might be rider by surprise: and taking Britisk dispatch of joy for them in the concluding Hall Surrender! Don't move I want to pay (oder, my bill,
passage quoted.
and put down your arms!What/please). Sapper one brandy Parades will be in shirt sleeves. leaves Kobe on Wednesday, the 23rd June
or you will be shot at ! Dismount
Nots. Until further order
LATEST SHIPPING NEWS
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. The OR MONTEAGDE arrivad it Kobe, on Tuesday the-Zind Jane kad
Janelin
in your mission? Give me your beer. Here are five shillings (is be worn.
(whisky), and three glasses of Khaki shirt, collars and ties must due to arrive koji, on Thursday, the 27th message, your letter! You are a prisoner 1 Mount again, and
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