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A Special Appeal.
The appeal which we made în our issue of Saturday for special enbuoriptione towards the Ser
DAY BY DAY.
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To-morrow's Anniversary-
Tomorrow is the scaniversary of the institution of the Royal Academy.
The Dollar,
The opening rate of the dollar demend to-day was 31 11/16d.
The Health Return.
November Weather.
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VINCENT DE PAUL THE CABARET DANCE. TO-DAY'S SHARE
SOCIETY.
Over $6,000 Raised by thi Fate.
The charity problemi is always with us. Appesi fucceeds sppeal. Last week the public were asked
more
H
Mary Successful Function.
When the Committes of the 8t
QUOTATIONS.
B-BELLERS; BA-BAL 8;
BUYERS; N-NOMINAL
OFFICIAL PRICES. BANKS
North Chinas b. Unions Yangiszes
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#725-
*$.385- WL116-
$950
*n. S'hai $2,5 26 FIRE INSURANCES... China Fires b. H. K. Fires
SHIPPING.
158- $310
b. 587 s. 89-
b.
b. $154 s.156
b.
REFINERIES.
"THEY ARE NEVER ALONE THAT vices Entertainment Fand dating ARE ACCOMPANIED WITH NOBLE
THOUGHTS. the present month is one which, we are vure, will not go unheeded. The idea is to bring some of the joys of Obristmas to Survios men
Andrew's Society was inspired with the happy ides of giving a ia our midst, and we shall all feel
dance with the object of providing H. K. & S. Banks 8. the more readily dispored to fall in with the propóss! becauSO.
to givs to the Heather Food angible expression of gratitude
MARINE INSURANCES. his will be the first Christmas |
till their banker called "bali." The for the assistance rendered by the for four yeara to be marked by a
list of fonds which have raised ladise of the Colony who contri Cantons cessation of fighting. The men
collections during the war period bated so much is the success of of the Army and Navy in Hongo
would fill over a column. Ob Heather Day," in women's viously there is a limit to the winning way, surely the Terpis Far Easterns kong to-day are here becsues they 4.
number of lands to which the choreas Gods were smiling upon bara bred seat to this Cology to falfil exeptial work in the During Starday the only public fad it possible absoribs that enthusiastic body of Sats interests of the Empire. of commonicable disesse notified How is he to make his choice? then. Suocers is a poor expression
rule of them have been was one non-istal occurrènos of Ana
id with which to qualify a descrip Many Bocastomed to a mers congenial enteric fever, the efferer being About the merits of the diffrent ion of Saturday night's dazca in
fanda than about their fisroes, the Cabaret on Murray Parade Douglases life-tban is possible either aboard | Chinese. ship-or in burrsoks. All of them
Sentiment probably influencas ground, and those for who bene. Steamboats are badly hit by the vagaries of Doring November the average people more than anything eles fit itwas primarily stranged mug Indos (Pruf.): the Service dollar, and few have mean temperature was 69.2, the They pick and choose socording had indeed been amply repaid
have gone home feeling that they Indos (Def.)
Shell's even a suficiency of money. That rainfall 5-07 inches and the to personal inclination. There is for sny" trouble' they may have
Ferries represents something of the average humidity 78. There one faad in which there should be exoriae which they have made were 124 6 hours of sunshine, no picking and choosing and that taken in helping at the Heather
"I't it Sugars There are three, too, among them
is the Society of St. Vincent de Day" oʻlebrations, who have already done their bit We bear that a deer stalking Paul. The public are aware of splendid?" "Great!" Tro Malabona in actasl fighting. It is s'duty party went oak in the New the excellent work done by this never enjoyed a dance so much laid upon
These were the Kailans 08 to Bre that Territories yesterday, sad that organisation. It is the refuge of in my life 1" theee good fellows aball spend nevers! dear were seen. One very the poor-be sure and steadfast expressions that were repeated on Langkats the beet Christmas that they have fine specimina fall-grown back friend he has in Eongkong. The all hands. I was certainly one Raubs
Soiaty of St. Vincent de Panl of
most successful Tronohs for four yeare, and we shall be ass shot near Taipo.
Exhibition of Pictures. tende ant nartares the sick and dances, not sizes the war bat Urals
DOCKS, WHARVES, surprised if the $1,600 asked for in not promptly forthcoming. The The Hongkong Sketch Club is poor and the stranded souls of within the recollection of the
GODOWNS, &C. Colony, sod
(oldest devotee of the "light such Services Entertainment Fund has holding its annual exhibition at the
AH. K. Wharves" n. - done splendid work for our Tom-the City Hall on Monday next from work met naturally be a drain fantastic" in the Colony.
feature"
the Kowloon Docks The proceeds on the finances of any Gibraltar, greet mies and Jack Tars, who have 10 a.m. to 6 pm. been load in their praise of what are in aid of the Bed Cross. We It a fitting that the 'and's function way is informality. S'hai Docks 33,
should show hsa been accomplished through understand that there will be oit z5
their There were no programmer and N. Bogiacerings b ita agency.
of which will be for sale. ! ostentations work of these body danced with everybody and
Praise for Volunteers.
Deer Stalking.
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some 150 pictures exbibited, most appreciation of the silent and 20 pre-arranged oliques. Every AND BUILDINGS
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The Hongkong Telegraph. t, will, no doubt, be, fully en- 850; Me, E. Omiston, $50; Mr. response to the appeal was whole. Datoes and
HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1918.
Fire in Kowloon.
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Victoria. Theatre.
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$8.25
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-$9.50;
$1.9
Xmas Disner Fand
Samaritans and the opportunity it did the heart good to note the Centrals The Rev. F. G. B. Bastings, to
presented itself after abandon to enjoyment by H. K. Hotels The references to the services R.N., Hoo: Trenauzer of the yesterday when an Al Fresco avery single one of the five or six Land Invest. rendered by the Artillery and the Services Entertainment Food. Fete was held in the compound of hundred people present. Another 'phreys Est Search Light Engineers by His scknowledges with thanks the the Roman Catholic Cathedral, feature which helped to establieb Wour Landsb Excelianoy the General Officer following contributions to the the object being to raise money the feeling of good cheer was the COTTON MILLS, Commanding, a report of which Christmas Dinner Fand:-Mr. to continue the good work of this introduction of the good old appeared in our isane of Saturday E. Howard, $50; Mr. H. Hancock, charitable
Barn Ewos society, and the "Square" dance, the
the Bigblood Kung Yiks dorsed by the commanity in gen-W. A. Donley, $50; Dr. F. Keyt, hearted and beyond expectation., Foursome. 81, enthusiastically Lau Kang Mows n. ersi. His Excellency particularly $10.
The Portuguese and the Catholics, did the dancers enter into the Orientals referred to the fact that the search-
Acknowledgment.
smongst all the creeds, spirit of thie old-time dancins
Yangtszepoos b. light members of the H. K. D. G. The Central Council, of the have always been the staunchest that one would not have been MISCELLANEOUS.” have had to perform their military Society of St. Vincent de Paul supporters of this tostitation, surprised to have seen couples duties in addition to their acknowledge with thanks the which doles out assistance to going up the middle and down Green Islands b ordinary daily svocations. Perhaps fallowing donation to the Al every one without any distinction again" and the band playing the torneos it may not be generally known Fresco Fete bald on 8th instant of rses or colour, and yesterday Carey Dances with all the jyful China Light & P.n. THE APPROPRIATE MOMENT.
that these men have willingly and Mr. U Yaonyo, 10; Mr. H.sines 3 lock in the afternaz, enthusiasms of the days of Bir Providents b
Dairy Farms cheerfally, at regular intervals Tsuda, $10: Mr. E. P. White, when the various stalls were Boger de Coverly. It was s H.K. Electrics. b. Now that we have arrived at the end of actual hostilities, carried out daties which have $100; the Boarders St. Joseph's thrown open, there was dance as we Britishers understand Macao Electrics B world awaita with keen expectation the reconstruction period, necessita'eds deperture from their College, through Bru." Aimsr,& continnst stream of patroze. it. There was in the "two steps" Ropes when old wrongs are to be righted and a new and better order homes at somewhere in the region $15; the " Bles Bird," a quantity Entrance during the afternoon complete absence of that Trams, Low Level b firmly established. In the wider ephere of international affairs of 11 o'clock"p m." to return the of candies.
was free and people esme in pterodactilisa toddle that is sil too Trams, Peak, old $7.00 there ste grest and far-reaching changes to be brought about. It next morning si sboat 7 o'clock,
crowde. There were numerous characteristio of modern ball-Trams, Peak, new b A fire broke out at the residence stalls dotted all will be the chief business of the Peace Ornferenca to volva readjast. baving been on continuous duty
Steel Foundries 1. ment plans based on justice and equare dealing, so that the prisci through the night. When it is of Mr. C. W. Jeffries, No. 15 compound.
"Half way through the proceed. U. Waterboats ples for which the Allies have sucessfully fought may be translated considered that the mej rity of Rautelos Trade, omloon st rush for the rifle stalle ings. Mr. R. H. Deer made sebort Watsons
b. into deeds and applied to problems which have for many a lorg there volunteers have had to sbout 12.45 pm. on Saturday pay your money and take speech and said:"Ladies and Wm. Powells b.
businear The Hongkong Fire Brigade were your choice. There were the Gentlemen, I should just like to Wiseman's to their year demanded attention. It is, indeed, aniversally acknowledged jattend
following that with the victory of the Allies over the powers of darkness there duties the
day, transported by the fire fiat and 10 cent rails, the r for say a few words on behalf of the of the sacrifices were able to extinguish the flames postcards-in comes an opportunity for a world settlement farb as conld never some idea
which the a Committe of St. Andrew's Society. Hongkong. 9th December, 1918. 18y be gained. before any serious damage was person selected a postcard for to thank all those who helped us otherwise have arisen. In that fact lies, the hope of great and made lasting reforms which shall bring the nations closer together in a We think, therefore, that the done. The cause of the outbreak which he paid 50 cents and on Hesther Day and at the Fair. better and more cordist understanding one of the other and which words of thanks sad praise ex-was an explosion in connection received a convenior-no blanks Proper scknowledgement will be "There is so especiall good- shall remove the causes of terrible sufitots such as that through pressed by Hie Erosllency are with a guyzer.
within a short time this stall was sent to all belpers in due course. programme at the Victoris which the world has recently passed.
fully deserved. In saying this, Mild Excitement for Hotel
depleted. The American lottery Our thanks are due particularly Thratre to-night and to morrow, But there are other iban international reforms to be carried out, we do not in any way under-rate
stall slso did a good trade. There to the ladies
the main festure of which is the Esch nation looks to the early future with high hopes of internal the work which has been per- A fire in a hotel breska. the was fun for ere and all. The tribaled so much to our sacsens püreening of "Carmen," in which reconstruction alsa. Old barriers have been broken down, the formed, with equal willingness, monotery of a hotel resident's fishing pond, the shooting gallery (Hear, Hear). I think that Theda Bara will take the classes and the masses have learned to appreciate the essential role by other sections of the Defence existence, and there was some and the roulette table had their in Hongkong we have particular chief role.
The Anasia which each bas to play in a well-ordered scheme of life, and to day Corps, and we have no doubt #xcitement this morning at votaries these is a strong feeling that the close contact which has been that when the moment is appro7o'clock at the Palace Hotal, when William the Baby-killer, and Isdies we could not have merriel interesting. Os the 11th inat. while Little Willie, ly realised that without the of the War will also be most attained shall be preseived and yet farther developed for the priste some official appreciation it was found that the beam Biody were strafed with little through our St. Andrew's Day Sres Red "is to be reposted by 1bs great pictars," When a Man mutual benefit of each and all. As Britishers there is another of its value will also be forthcom.leading to the cook-house chimney intermission.
celebrations with the отев: were smouldering. The Fire aspect of the reconstruction question concerning which we look for ing.
Brigade turned out and pat oat The Fate was the most success. success that we have."(Hear pacial request and will no douni great things, and tha, is in the working out of an adequate wobeme
the fire by means of a few buckets ful in the experience of the Society hear). Bereavon Mr Dyer draw a large attendence. of Imperial reform knitting together more closely than ever before The Ex-Kaiser's Gullt.
became speechless. His gız› WES the Mother Country and the Dominions. Here the present moment It looks as though the Allies of water. The damage was and was the beat for 60
but to the dancers and the sight appeared by as bringe na a big opportunity, of which we may be sure that fall will not lack evidence to prove practically nil, beyond the few Over $6,000 was netted and this concentrated on the bevy of fair that occasion were not referred to none the less. advantage will be taken. Hongkong, as a Crown Colony, has more that, despite his effort to throw beame which the Brigade removed was das as much
grand way the public responded to overwhelm him. Mr. C.H.P. the heartfelt appreciation of than a parsing interest in this question, and it rightfully expects that the blaze on others, the exto put the conflagration ont.
as to the indefatigable manner Hay, however, gallantly came to all wan the general position of the Orown Colonies will be taken into Kaiser was in reality responsible Some enterprising Chinese the ladies hustled the crowd. the rescue and gare the company The Hongkong Hotel Company scoount in the overhauling process which is shortly to claim for the war. Back of all, some of have just started a motor bas At night the attendance was the one and "For he's a Jolly Limited provided, free of charge, the attention of the Imperial authorities. The other day we urged that evidence will spparently be service from Sheung Shui, in the largely helped by the preces of Good Fallow" was heartily song all light refreshments, and the the strong need of Crown Colony reform, both so far as the general supplied by the Germans them-New Territories, to du Tan, this His Excelletoy the Officer by all. By this time Mr. Deer Hongkong Festric Company system of administration and the appointment of Government selves. We read in one of the
the Govern had recovered possession of his installed the light, also free. servente ere concerned. Britishers here will be greatly disappointed telegrams that an examination marking a great improvement on Administering
the meade of communication'ment (the "Hon Mr. Oland temporarily departed faculties of Sergt. Major Harle seated at the if the opportunity cow presented is not utilised to the fullest extent of Wilhe m's private corres hitherto available prehistoric Severn), who visited the perch and zaid :--“As I remark door. Thanks are also due to the in this connection. There are anomalies in Crown Colony govern pondence bas began at the gharries an auquel riskshse. various talle and was wall fl sand, ed before, without the ladies, Military authorities for allowing ment which cry sloud 'for revision on common-sense lines, and in Royal ca 28 with view of the part which these Imperial possessions have played to publi, ing
Although the servic has only, The rash which had subsided at where are we? Three chees for the Cabaret to remain on the the portion
parede groum MB Saber during the war it will be an injustice if the aspirations of esential for the establishment of just been insegnated, it is, being, 7 was renewed at 9 and new faces, the Isdies."
Dancing weg then reamed land and Mr. O. H. PE wall patronised and is mach ware greeted. The numerous Britisbers resident therein are not given the consideration which his guilt, while another message appreciated by both Chinese and stalls were still a great attraction and continued until midnight, supervised
generally and they deserve.
says the ma gisai notes on certain All through the war we have seen lip-service rendered to the German For 120 Offe documenta atopesos, as it plates many and the blandishments of the when the happy crowd dispersed undertook the duties of Misters somewhat unwilling of Ceremonies (although the communities to representative and popular forms of government, will reveal the ex Kaiser's per route, besides which it forme away the dollars flywed in.
absence) and are to be thanked good connection with the trains There was so sujɔyable concert,
Papyr Here in Hongkong we want that ideal to be more nearly approxi|sonal responsibility for the W&L.
And so the lady helpers were for their kindly efforts. At hos at the Catholic Hall the program thanked, and those who assisted, already been intimated, the dance mated than it now is. As things now are, we have the privilege of We shall have to thank the on both sections of the railway.
Good Advice, me being divided into two parts. paying rates and taxes, but we have no real voice in the government Germans for these revelations,
When you are drunk remain In the first part Mr. Ono Kong thanked. First the mandises, any kind of money raising par
to thank them must in fürn be was not made the ocassion for of the Colony. That is a condition of affair, which absolutely but, at the mame time, we cannot
at home" is good advice, bat for Sing gave a song, while Messra The band of the 18th porn, but we SED conflicts with the good principle that taxation and representation but regard with loathing the should go hand in hand. The past has given us many illustra-cowardly way in which the Hans and the advice is usually given ourous songs. Mr. Vinpatrick gaye Valsalo, and the Band money left over apoor fellow like Charles Hand Kirby and Stevens rendered bum Infantry, under Randmaater otste that should tions of the harsh working of the cfhoisl majurity. Applied to are trying to push on to one by the magistrate. Oat Bacchas a recitation and Professor of H. ander Band expenses, it will parely domestic affairs, the official majority is an anachronism that another, the guilt of each and all wanted to be in his Sunday boat Gossile (cello) and Mouars, P.
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principle of self-determination the right of emall States and which are about to be published important Cainese villages en fair sex were responsible for the ins
obedience to the dictum of Mr. ceremony was conspicuous by ita
san, in these democratic days, be no longer defended. It needs It is important, of course, that and yesterday he took a few pegs J. Braga (piano) and AB
Wooping away During the war, the Constitutional Reform certain individuals should be
Artecciation decided to daisy the exercise of premore on this point. proved defisitely responsible for more than it was discreet to do
and the result was that ha
Virically, the war is now ended, and the: time is, in our opinion, bringing so much death and rolling in Qresna Band
ripe for a renewal of the campaign. There is nothing bat ordinary soft wing to the world, but the where the Fal
justice in the bles that the principle of direct representation on the fact must not be overlooked that absolutely Legislative and Executive Councils should be recognised and that the
the popularly-elected members should set slways be at the mercy of onl
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