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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14 1918.
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HONGKONG'S ARMISTICE CELEBRATIONS,
A DAY OF UNBOUNDED ENJOYMENT.
DETAILS OF YESTERDAY'S JUBILATIONS,
ROTS Senior Grand Warden, Mr H.
Sykes.
to make the
Junior Grand Wardes, Mr W.
Director of Public Works, Hon. Mr T.L. Perkins, The Colonial. Tres-- suret, Hon. Mr A. M. Thomson, the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Hon. MrER. Hallifar, O.EE, the CS.P. Hon. Mr C. Mol Messer, OBE. Hon. Messrs H. E Pollock, EC, PH. Holyoak, H. W. “Bird, SH. Dodwell, Ho Fook and Chan Kai Ming, with Mr Dyer Ball | Clerk of Councils. There was also | a good attendance provided with Feating accommodation in the Chamber. The Allied Consuls some in official uniform, attended, among them being Mr Paul Kremer (France), Mr. George, Grand Registrar, Mr D. Kent.
Anderson (America)., Mr "Sousa Grand Secretary. MrJ. Morris. (Portugal). Mr V. d'Oettingen Grand Senior Deacon. Mr A.(Russia,) and Mr Suzuki (Japan)., G. Coppin.
It addition to these there was Mr Grand Junior Deacon, Mr A. E. Goff, British Consul General at Crapnell.
Yunnanfu, who is en route to Grand Director of Ceremonies, Tientsin and some Japanese Mr W. L. Leask.
naval officers together with a good number of ladies and gentlemen. resident in the Colony, among Commander Beckwith, Mesars whom were: Commodore Gurner,
J. Tutcher.
Grand Chaplain, the Rev. W. Featherstone.
Grand Sword Bearer, Mr C. W. Heard.
Grand Standard Bearer, Mr.G
W. C. Burnett.
Grand Organist, MrG. Grimble. Grand Pursuivant, Mr C. Champkin.
District Grand Staward, Mr.J. Vanstone.
District Grand Steward, Mr S,
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Hongkong yesterday itself wholly over to public rejoicing at the victory secured Mary have been one with their
by the Allies, and it did so in a people in sharing the burdens on
manner which will long be of the WAT they * have 2. 11/162.
remembered by every member of shown their eympathy in Wireless Restriction" Abolished. manifold acte, and througboa! It is notified by the Hongkong the community. People of all the dark days of trial, when G.P O that all restrictions as to nationality and of sil olamen the clouds were blackest, as well the ass of wireless telegraphy by combined 16 in time of victory, they have merchant verfela on the China kept in close contic with their Station have been abolished, " May one of happiness and
aljcts and by their loving
joy; everywhere there were signa Colony's Health. understanding of the people have During the 48 hours endseal jubilation, and all thoughts were bani-bed esre those aroused WATSON & CO., LTD.,trengthened the pillars of the yesterday there was only one esse
Monarchy and weaved in etranger
by the thought of the overwhelm
G. H. Wakeman, G. N. Orme, H. bends than ever the tire which
ing defeat of Germany. The
Percy Smith and Capt. Floquet anite the Empire to the Throne
Before proceeding with the day was observed as a General His Majesty's solicitade for the
business His Excellency read the welfare of the fightere and our beni
Holiday and it was spent
terms of the armistice which he These are loved Quero's practical sympathy
had just received. from early morning till after with the sick and suffering have
published in detail in another been a snifested day in and day
midnight in celebrations marked
coluran.
Addressing the Council His out sicce the struggle begen,
by the utmost enthusiasm. In
Honourable Sorrespondents are requested to observe the rule
Excellency said: forward their names and addresses with and to-day, when other Monarchal with enatching a gold neck-chain bonour of the cocssion the city
Members of the Legislative Coun- requires, them to
cil-Victory as complete as any mmunications addressed to the Editor, get aecessarily for are fleeing from their countries, from Miss E Esnsult, в resident
the British Royal Family stands of the Hyel Mansions. Inspector was bathed in colour, Allied
subject of His Majesty the King publication, but as an evidence of their bona fides.
could have wished for is signified on a pinnacle of boncur and re- Brown, who proetented, said that sg, bunting and coloured. Woolley ceives the homege, of a loving Miss Ensult was going back to lanterns adorning the main build.
the Hotel Mansions and when nearings and private residences B Lodges and the guests by the Armistice which Germany. people. The wonderful demon-
the well. Some of the schemes of cluded Messrs Shelton Hooper, the splendid strategy of Marshal hassigned. Victory was gained by strations of affection for the Mesers, Falconer's ebop
M. S. defendant snatched the neck decoration were of a most gor-P.D.S.W.,
Northcote, Foch and the tactical skill of the Throne which have been taking chain. His Worship. eentenced geous kind; the Post Office build. P.D.G.P.. H. 3 Bridger, Deputy leaders on the various feats, to place is London tell their aw him to twelve menthe harding and Staine Square being made D.G.M. (8.C.), E. G. Scrives, which the fine endurance and atory..
We are blessed with s
At night, Holt, A. Chapman, J. Lambert, J. King and Queen after our own labour, four hours' stocks and especially striking.
ordered him to receive twelve when the illuminations were W. Graham, W. Logan, A. Every of the Allied forces gave effect. Victory has come at last, bearis-loving, human, and con- scions of the inner meaning of a strokes of the birch daring the displayed, to the fall, the scene Wright,T: W. Perkins, H. Bad- and though this is not the occasion British Monarchy. Here in this first six months of his imprison was one of great beauty and den, WV.M. Koch, R. B. Davies, though this is not the occasio E. Bradder, C. F. P. Hay, H. Sur that have brought about the man. J. A. Jack, F. J. Richards, small corner of the Empire we pay
The day was observed by the Tayler, A. Davison, C. G. triumph of right over might, it is willing tribute to Their Maj shes
holding of Thanksgiving Services Alabaster, H. A Cartwright, here to-day we should mark our fitting that while we are gathered in the Churches, publio gather J. M. McHutcheon, G. B. deep sense of gratitude to those and pray for them long life and
inge and general jollification. Colson, A. Franklin A. O. Lang, who on the sea, on land and in the peace in the days to come.
which
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The Hongkong Telegraph. Suppression of Crime.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1918.
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THE GUARDIANS OF LIBERTY,
Saatching from a European... A Chinees pleaded guilty when charge at the Police Court this morning, before Mr. J. R. Wood,
ment.
Sequel to Burglary, As a result of Police investiga tione into a recent barglary at 18, Gage Street, a Chinese waa
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brilliance.
W. H.-James.
District Grand Steward, Mr E
J. Jelics.
District Grand Steward. Mr W. Buck..
District Grand Tyler, Mr W.
The membere of locall
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during the day of the terms of the Armistice, revealing the atter
guarded in their passage acTOKS collapse of Germany, served to
Lodge was formally opened in the seas sums up better than any increase the feelings of the com pleteness of the Allied triumph. was formed which proceeded Navy, aided in no small degree by the third degree and a procession l'elaborace phrases can do what our
thronged with huge crowds carry the thanksgiving service. At the Ever since our soldiers by their All day long the streets were to the Cathedral attend our Japanese Allies, has achieved.
to
their Frenchy
few words on the manner in derful new born army of the
charged at the Police Court this The function at the Hongkong W. A. Butterfield, H. A. Morgan, air have by their valour made the morning, before Mr. J. B. Wood, Club and the mass meeting in G. F. Nightingale, H.RG. Elson, victory possible, Our Navy has We are extremely glad to see, with receiving an electric fan the Theatre Royal were marked D. Johnstone, S. A. Overy, J. E. earned sa imperishable, record of as the public generally must be valued at $25, knowing the by the delivery
of patriotic Desne,
W. L Trueman, duty nobly done, without which alf were loudly Hows8, AL Lockhart, W. Bol the vast efforts of the land forces slso, that the Government has Bame to have been stolen, speeches which
lands, A. Terrett, F. J. Stowell, Swould have been unavailing the receipt been giving eericas consideration Inspector Grant prosecuted and cheered, while and attention to the suppression said that between the night of
Elliott. E. G. Garrod and H. ants out of twenty-two million W. Ashton, W. E. Ryder, G. H. A loss of five thousand combat of serious crime in this Colony, October 31 and the morning of
Mace. Of late there has been a regular November 1, a burglary took wave of criminality in Hongfeng, place at No. 18, Gage Street dns, no doubt, se the Government The matter was reported to the saya, to the influx of robbers and Police at 58 m. on November other ruffians from the adjacent and on the same day defendani Provinces. That is one of the tried to sell the fan to a doctoring fage and wearing the colours conclusion of the service the stubborn resistance and indomita- consequences of being geographic-living at Peel Street. Informa of the Allies, and there weis Masons returned to Lodge and able courage stayed the fost many demonstrations by various after the necessary Masonic carush of our foes in the early sily in such close touch with a tion was given to the Police and bodies of joy-makers, Bombe were formalities had been observed the part of this year, they fought side. Now that hostilitian have ceased and the final acknowledgment part of China where authority defendent was arrested. His of defeat by Germany will soon ba registered in the signing of the is very lightly exercised Worship remanded the case till fired at frequent intervals while the Rt. Worshipful District Grand by side with
discharging of Chinese crackers Master said: Brethren. I cannot Italian, Belgian and Portuguese Panco Treaty, it behoves us to think in gratitude of the forces which and where criminals openly Monday.
was almost continuous, Dar close this Lodge without saying a comrades, and with the won have enabled the Allies to triumph in this the greatest of war ever follow their inclinations. The
Burglary Charge, A Chinese was charged at the ing the afternoon, members of the which you have responded to this United States of America, kaown. Ia the intensity of our joy and in giving vent to feelinge Kwangtung officials appear to be of overwhelming jubilation aroused by the thought of final victory far too deeply engrossed in Police Court this morning, Portugees community went in cell. The meeting was called at forcing back the enemy at every we are prone to forget the terrible menace which threatened the squabbling among themselves and before Mr. J. R. Wood, with procession through the principal very short notice and many did point of the Western Front. whole structure of civilisation and would have meant with the Northerners to pay heed stealing jewellery and money to streets, carrying flags of all the not receive the summons until Strategy and endurance have the loss of all that was worth living fo: had it not been that the free to each an elementary obligation the total value of over $1,400. Allies while the band of the this morning and have attended achieved their end. With all our dom loving peoples of the world rallied together and swore that they se keeping peace and order in the Inspector Terrett prosecuted and Sociedade Philarmonica played at great inconvenience to them- Allies we rejoice to see this day, the notice was so very short, not strife we treasure in our hearts would shed their last drop of blood and epend their last coin before Provices. That is one of the said that on October 14 the com- popular marches. They started selves. I am sure that, although and while we rejoice at the end of
from the Club Lusitano yielding to the powers of darkness. It has been a Holy Alliance, just causes for complaint which plainant's house was entered st spontaneously formed and maintained through years of bitter Hongkong bas against the South, night. The complainant's wife.m. and returned at shout otherwise than ihan ve bad the precious memory of those who meet here on this auspicious-oc-freedom for the nations of the" forces which sought to substitute Might for Bight and which have inga is always felt here. It is not searching her box, abe found were enthusiastically cheered. casion. (Applause). I should like world. In numberless bomes to struggles, that has at length utterlydestroyed and put to fight the for the reaction of these happen- heard the noise and got up. O 5.30 pm. En route they otherwise than that we should have given their lives in winning considered no means too foul to attain the end in view.
all to Hongkong'e advantage to that money and jewellery were Astor House Hotel, where the Bridger for the attendance at this peace after years of terrible anzie
The pariy made a stop at the to thank Worshipful Brother day the glad tidings of impending We think to-day especially of the valiant soldiers and sailors of be stated so close to Canton missing. She immediately report Marseilles was played, and sung Lodge, at so very short notice, ofty will bring a joy that no ontward the Allied nations who have been the biggest factor in killing and Kangtung generally, ed the matter to the Police. On
the members of the Scotch Con-manifestations can adequately Prussianism and in freeing the world from a reign of terror which especially seeing the easy means the evening of the burglary the by those present.
Tae cantra of the town was a stitution and we fully appreciate express; The wounded, the msim threatened to extinguish freedom and wipe out liberty. For over of communication which exist.complainant's wife anw defendant four years the beet manhood of the world has been, grappling with Both so far as crime and disease walking and looking at the ecane of great animation all day, your attendance here and youred and the prisonere are being snd the Hongkong Hotel was assistance on this auspicious and restored to those they love, while After the burglary, an utterly unwrupulons and infamous fos, bearing trials and enfer are concerned we could very honse.
the devastaid lands and cities ing experienose which have beer anktown in say other war because well do with better neighbours.
the defendant disappeared. On literally thronged from morning glorious day. (Applause.)
Mr Bridger then returned are again being cccupied by no other foe could have conceived, much less execute, devilry of the
October 19, the Macao Police stil night. Tro enthusiastic
thanks in
chosen their rightful owners. All has a few well | Scotsmen in national garb were
been so ordered by Almighty God,; arrested type which has been practised by the Boche bordes. Men who had Not Wanted.
the defendant and
words, never shouldered s rifle or known anything of a military life It is something to the good, extradition was applied for and very enthusiastically cheered as
Mr T. F. Hough said: I should to Whom in another place we many of them who had a right to think that the rest of their lives however, to realise that, despite a granted. About $185 out of ther paraded through the Hotel like to say a word with regard to shall shortly return thanks for would be spent is the paths of pesos have gone forth to wage war reduced personnel, the Palice are 31.400 was recovered. Bie Wor: while the Hotel orchestra enliven which Brother Major Morgan has is to render the homage due to building playing the bagpipes, the very efficient manner in His great mercies. Here our duty with the legions of evil, and, inspired by the justice of a great osuse, keeping a sharp eye on these ship remanded the case until
ed the proceedings by render organised the procession. There our King, who throughout the have fought a only the guardians of freedom could have done. ruffians who make this Colony a Monday.
ing national sira amid scenes of are functions which can very war has shared in the hopes and Handreds of thousands of these have laid down their lives place of refuge and then do not
great enthusisem. At night a easily be carefully done and very sorrows of his people. I therefore on the altar of duty, but they have not died in vain, for the hesitate to try their favourite games
largely attended dance was held easily be done, in a way that beg to move the following resolu cause which inspired them to mighty deeds bás been vindicated and our midst. The Arms and
in the dining room of the Hotel, would not be as this Districttion:
"The Members of the Legio the fatore safeguarded for generations yet to come. The people of Ammunition Ordinance has been
a similar gathering taking place Grand Lodge would like. The world to day pay homage to the gallant dead and with oresfw strengthened, so that it has be Society of St. Vincent de Paul. at Wiseman's Cafe. It was not
"Iative Council of Hongkong assembled in special session ing hearts remember the mighty achievements of the liring. Our come difficult to get possession of
antil a very late hour that the sailors, too, we bear in mind with unfeigned pride. This is not the weapons, while we have it on the
present their humble duty and Amidst the rejoicings over the celebrations ended, and each and
desire to express to Your sime in which to think in terms of nationality: the Allies are one in authority of the 0.8.P. that there signing of the Armistion, the all had spent a most memorable
Majesty the beartfelt re victory se they have been one in bearing the war's burdens. But is now little systematic smuggling public will no doubt remember
joicing with which Your it will be aniversally conceded that the British Navy, though it has of arms. A wise intention is re- the local par. In this regard the day. Below we give detailed
Majesty's loyal subjects in been denied the opportunity of showing its full capacities, has realed in the suggestion that the annual Al Fresco Fete on behalf reports on the day's sotivities."
the Colony of Hongkong have played a wonderial part in the great struggle. We think of its practice be extended of putting of the Society of Bt. Vincent de
received the news of the work in keeping the essa open, in protesting the Allied shores and under bond for good behaviour Paul, is drawing near, and the
Armistice with Germany, in guarding the great ermiss which have crossed the face of the undesirables who have no regalar members of the Society are spar
Undoubtedly the chief feature
signifying by its terme com deep. Bat we can have little real ides of the constant vigilance, | employment, The Colony is ing no time in preparing a grand
of the meeting of Legislative plete victory for the British with through night and day, month after month and your after year, of our cursed
far too many bear this year with a great
Council was the reading of the
Forces and those of their terms of the armistice by E. E. the gallant Allies,” gallant marines, of the monotony of their lives in waiting, ever-ready, of these gentry, both Northerners variety of attractions. This will for the ice which would not some ont. If their work has been largely and Boutherners, and it take place on Bunday the Bib
The first function of the Officer Administering the Govern The Hon. Mr. H, Pollock in of & negative obaracter it has been none the less essential, and no would be a good step if those December Bert from 9 to 11 30 day was at 9a.m. when ment Hon. Mr Claud Severo, O seconding said: Your Excellency a special meeting of the Dis- G., and that these terms met with as Senior Unofficial Member of one will gainsay that without it the war would have been lost. We who are not Blangkong-born could p.m., on behalf of the poor riot Grand Lodge of Hong satisfaction of all present was this Council I beg leave to second pay a tribute to these men to-day.
be quickly informed that they are under the Society's care. Many
in punctuated them and followed proposed by you and I desire on Then there are the non-combatant the great army of cranition out wanted here so long se they philanthropic Indies and gentle kong and South Chine was held evidenced by the applause which the resolution which has just been
the Masonic Temple Bt., workers, the tillers of the soil, the shipbuilders, the nurses, we unengaged in useial coops man. have kindly promised their Zetland Street, at which the their reading. His Excellency behalf of myself and my colles, the doctors and all who have bad a part to play in the great tions. The pramos of such support in carrying the BR Master Masons of all constitu- arrived accompanied by Mrgues to ociate ourselves das. In this regard grant praise is due to the millions of women, individuale is a constant, souzas tas i brilliant success, and it itions were invited to attend. J. Wodehouse, Mr F. C. Jankin, these sentiments, which you of all classes, who have willingly laboured with great fortisade and of danger to the peace and good hoped the public in general will MrT.F. Hough, the Bt. Worship DCS. and Mr R Ponsonby deflorey has just so feeling endurance to enable the men to carry on the sterner boring of fight. order of the Colony, the more so not fall to extend their patrons.
ful District Grand Master of Fans, Private Secretary, while the greased. (AD) ing. They have done a noble work and contributed in na small part in view of the growing habit the metal and noble institution Hongkong and Beath China, oo- members of Council present were to the great and glorious victory. In the hour of trial they were found
hu for years done much to cupied the Eastern Chairand with H. E. The General Officer Com-
him on the dais was Mt D. Mes msoding Major General V Donald Deputy District Grand the Colonish Becretary Hom
beloficials were as ACM Fletcher, the
General Hon Mr T H K
zot wanting." The great task in accom again. Jasion bsa bren vindicated. Let na rem
gratitude those who have zayed hamani tion
FOR THE POOR,
Masonic Gathering.
The National Anthem was then sung, after which Lodge was formally closed.
Legislative Council Meeting.
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