HONGKONG CHAMBER OF INACCURATE RETURN.
COMMERCE.
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CHINESE LANGUAGE ASS SCHOOL.
wine.
CHINESE DISTILLER
SUMMONED.
THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH.
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HONGKONG DEFENCE®
CORPS.
Administrativa Orders by Ma-
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At the Police Court this jor G. H. Wakeman, V. D., Act- morning, before Mr. R. E
Administrative Comman- GEM. Williams, Secre Lindsell, Mr. D. W. Tratmandant, state-
of the Hongkong General summoned the Chinese manager Chamber of Commerce, writes of a wine distillery for furnishing I have pleasure in attaching false and incorrect statement
No. 879 Pte. J. R. Capell, "D" hereto a copy of Dr. Pearce's in respect of 130 jars of Chinese Company, is permitted to resign, report in connection with the first
dated 10.6.19. No. 340 Pte. G. Final Examination of pupils of
Mr. M. K. Lo, who appeared Blair, "A" Company, is permitt the Advanced Class.
for the defence, stated that heed to resign, on leaving the would ultimately plead guilty to Colony, dated 15.5.19. the offence. He understood how- ever, that Mr. Tratman would apply for the forfeiture of the wine in question. In this connection he wished to draw his Worship's attention to a decision given by Mr. J. R. Wood a short while ago in a similar case, in which it was held that the summons had not been properly drawn EXAMINATION FOR PROMOTION.
It may be recalled that the School opened in November, 1916, with 40 students. Owing to the interchange of staffs on the coast and depletion consequent upon war conditions, only 5 of the ariginal Members have presented themselves for the Final Ex
maination...
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up. The
proper
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Since the original class started, new classes have been opened and no doubt these in time will run out proficient students, but even drawing a summons was to state taking into consideration war that defendant had committed a conditions, the falling off in breach of the regulations by not attendance is disappointing, and furnishing an accurate statement is deserving of serious attention of the wine distilled, instead of by those firms who are con-giving the specific number of jars. vinced, as my Committee is, Mr. Lo said that he was sure the
the that a knowledge of
decision arrived at by Mr. Wood, vernacularis Dot.. only
who did not give the order of desirable in the case of forfeiture, would be looked on those who have something to sell
with respect. The reason for to the Chinese, but in the coming specifying the amount of jars was days of increasingly keen com- to show to the Magistrate that petition, may become an essential
there was some ground for the offence, and then ask for
part of the qualifications of
man.
a
The study of any Chinese dialect undoubtedly means hard
forfeiture.
Mr. Tratman, in reply to the Magistrate, said he most certain- the wine in question.
LEAVE
Gr. N. I. Brewer, Arty. Ccm- pany, is granted 3 months' leave from 3. 6. 19. Gr. S. R. Jones, Arty. Company is granted 6 weeks leave from 34.5.19. Pte. R. H. Sharp. "A" Company is granted extension of leave until 31.3.1920.
Reference Corps Order No. 5. dated 10.1.19, a lecture (Practice examination) will be given by the adjutant at Headquarters on Wednesday, 21st May, at 6 p.m.
ARTILLERY ORDERS. Orders for Artillery Company by Major J. H. W. Armstrong. V.D. state:-
Parades a: Belchers Battery- Monday, 19th May-5.30 p.m. Left Half Coy. Full drill. with the exception of the new Layers' Class.
Tuesday, 20th May.-7.30 a.m., Right Half Coy. new Layers Class.
Friday, 23rd May,-7.30 am.
work and much sacrifice of time.1 applied for the forfeiture of Hight Half-Coy, Full, drill, with
both business and leisure, but the reward is great for the firm and should be made so for the employée.
་་
Now that so many young men are arriving in the Colony. some to rejoin their old firms, and still
the exception of New Layers' Mr. Lo stated that in the class. 5.30 p.m. Left Half Coy. particular case be referred to,new Layers' Class. which was heard by Mr. Wood,
the number of jars of wine was
ENGINEER ORDERS. Orders for Engineer Company
40. Mr. Wood, ordered no forfeiture by Captain R. Hall state and only imposed a light fine.
DEL Instructional Class for
more who are making their first Mr. Tratman: Whatever Recruits Recruits will attend
FRIDAY MAY 16 1919.
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CORRESPONDENCE. --
To the Editor of the “ Hoogsoun Telegraph."1
APPEAL TO AMERICANS.
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Sir, This is an appeal by a visiting American to the Ameri-
acquaintance with the Far East might have been the decision infor D. E.L. Instruction under can Consul or to the members of
it behoves employers to make it a condition of service that their employees should study language.
the
The names of those who have
the previous case, it does not R. E. Staff Sergts., at Belchers at
follow that it should be the same
on the present charge.
Mr. Lo said that his case was that the defendant admitted that
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pam. on Wedneday, 21st May Infantry Instruction. The whole company will parade at
kong. Why is there no organisa- the American colony in Hong-
tion among you?
I have been told by a young
the Polo Ground, Causeway Bay, American business man that, successfully passed their ex the statement given was wrong. at 5.30 p.m. on Friday, May 23rd. though he has been here for
amination
and obtained cer
tificates of proficiency are Mesars. A. K. Mackenzie (Messrs. Reiss and Co.) F. Bevington and K. S. Morrison (Messrs. Bradley & Co., Ltd.).
D. K Moss and A. W. Smith (Messrs. Alex Ross & Co.), and my Committee feel that
the
but this was unwittingly done.
His Worship-It amounts to a plea of not guilty.
to dispute the the inaccuracy, but Mr. Lo: We do not propose
as the case has been put in a
different light I think it would be better to plead not guilty.
Dress, Drill order (shorts and months, he has received no invita putties). Nos. 1,2 and 4 Sections tions to American homes and bas parade outside Law Courts at 5.10 attended but one banquet, given
We had
а
and proceed by tram to Americans.
nice time ka that." he
occasion is one worthy of mutual his case was that that defendant 5.15 p.m. Pay not drawn by concerned. be given by
congratulation and publicity.
As a matter of general interest, I would point out that the stand- ard of efficiency, attained by the Chamber's pupils is believed to be considerably higher than any standard, generally speaking, which the Germans obtained of the spoken language. No doubt there were many Germans of dis- tinguished linguistic ability, but | the reputation enjoyed by the bulk of those who professed to speak the language, was founded
Mr. Tratman contended that had guilty knowledge.
Mr. Lindsell remanded case for a week.
Tuesday May 27th, will be for thefeited and returned to Treasury.
the
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THE
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QUOTATIONS.
OFFICIAL PRICES-
Banks.
Causeway Bay.
Pay for April will be issued at added wistfully. Further conver miner Compally Office H. Ksation developed that, in his D. C. Head quarters, on Thurs-opinion, a monthly luncheon or day, 22nd and Monday, 26th at dinner might, with benefit to" all colony. It world American initiate acquaintance, possibly lead to necessary social and com- H.K. & S. Banks sa. INFANTRY ORDERS.
mercial relations and prove a
Marine Insurances. Orders for Infantry Battalion saving grace to these overseas Cantons by Major G. H. Wakeman, V. D. young fellows.
North Chinas Officer Commanding, state
In Manila, a Rotarian Club has Unions Monday, 19th May.-5.15 pm. recently been formed. It holds Vangiszes b. "A".Company No. 4 Platoon, at
ing notables, or prominent Matches played on March 29th Kennedy Road Range. T. E. T.weekly luncheons to which visit-Par sterns
business men are invited
HOME FOOTBALL.
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resulted as follows:-
VICTORY CUP.
2 Motherwell
Hibernians
0
(Grouping). Dress. Drill order without rifles.
Tuesday, 20th May.-5.15 p.m. "A" Company No. 2 Platoon, (Grouping), Dress. Drill order
to speak on current world China Fires problems or topics. It has . K. Fires
on a very slender and elementary Patrick This! 0 Heart of Mid. at Kennedy Road Range. T. E. T. proved its usefulness, "is bas
knowledge.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT. Advanced Class.-Examination
An Examination, determining the issue of Certificates, was held on Saturday, 12th April, in the Language School Room, Mr. N.
Airdrieonians 1 Rangers
St. Mirren 1 Celtic
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brought into contact men suppli-Douglases
Shipping.
AMERICAN MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY
ARTISTES. MOSTLY GIRLS.
PRESENT
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$670
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$485
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$220
$1100
$260
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Fire Insurances..
b.
$160 $325
Sole Agents:
b.
$ 85
3214
D.
$ 32
b. & s. 150
THE
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b.
176/-
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Refineries.
Ba. b.
$159
COMPANY,
$ 34
Mining.
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ed with special information. Steamboats travellers and keen observers of Indos (Pref.) world wide conditions, and it is Indos (Def.) being used as a source of informa. Shells
Ferries
without rifles. The following will attend-Sergt. Humphreys 1 Corpl. Mackichan, Privates Kent, 2 Falconer. Hayward, Wilson, 2 Abres, Franklin. Donnelly 3 Earle, Griffin and Williams.
Wednesday 21st May 5.15 American Consul to call a meet-Sugars p.m. "A" Company No. 3 ing of Americans and organise Malabons Platoon at Headquarters T. E. T. such a body of nationals here?
SCOTTISH LEAGUE. ' for Certificates:-The Director of Morton 1 Ayr United Studies submits, for the inform-Queen's Park 1 Kilmarnock ation of the Chamber, the follow-Clyde 0 Clydebank ing report :-
Hamilton AC. 0 Dumbarton
LANCASHIRE LEAGUE Blackburn R. 6 Port Vale Bolton Wand. 3 Manches. City 1 Riile, belt, pouches and dummy Liverpool 3 Stockport Co.
cartridges to be carried. Staff Manchester Ú.5 Bury
Sergt. Edmonds will attend to Preston N.E. 0 Oldham Ath. Five members of the, Class: Rochdale 1 Everton Messrs. A. K. Mackenzie, F. Southport V. Bevington, K. S. Morrison, D. K. Stoke Moss and A. W. Smith, presented themselves.
G. Nolan. Chief Interpreter, Supreme Court, Hongkong, being the Examiner.
2
assist.
3
✪ Blackpool
2
2. Burnley
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SIGNALLING SECTION. Tuesday, 20th May.-5.30 p.m. At Headquarters, T.E.T. Rifle, belt,
MIDLAND LEAGUE.
Barnsley
Huddersfield
tion and social intercourse.
Would it not be possible for the
and could not American ladies, in the Colony, either through a Club Kailans such as exists in Shanghai or
Langkats Combined Manila, meet American ladies Shanghai Loans " and extend to them the courtesies Shai Explorations which are their common birth-Raubs
Tronohs right?.
Urals
To be ultra-conservative is to
pouches and dummy cartridges be a reactionary. One must Docks, Wharves, Godowns, &c. 4 Rotherham C. 3 to be carried. The following will keep pace with the world, know H.K. Wharves
attend to complete their tests what is happening in it, ex-E. Docks
I Notts Forest
0
4 Privates Jennings, Lammert, change mental amenities or be-Shai Docks
Mattingley, Ogley, P. A. Rois.
The standard of proficiency, set forth in the Syllabus of the School. Birmingham as the condition of obtaining a Bradford City 1 Bradford City Certificate, viz.
1 Leeds City Ability to transact in the Cantonese langu-
Hull City 1 Lincoln City. all ordinary age,
Notts County 5 Leicester F. business, with facility, safety and as Sheffield Un. 1 S ef. Wednes, 0 surance." was adjudged to be Coventry City 2 Grimsby Town sufficiently attained by each pupil. The five, under reference, were accordingly passed for Certificates by the independent
examiner.
The Director of Studies desires to add an expression of his per- sonal satisfaction with the work. of the examination.
"THOMAS W. PEARCE,
Director of Studies.
Hongkong, 16th April, 1919.
LAWN TENNIS.
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE.
LONDON COMBINATION. Brentford 1 Q.P. Rangers Tottenham H. 0 Arsenal West Ham Un. 1 Crystal Pal
Fulham Clapton Or
come a human clam. If the N. Engineerings
Templeton, P. Tangap and MUS-dreams and hopes for which the Lands, Hotels & Buildings.
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CADET ORDERS. Orders for Cadet Company by Lieut. A O. Brawn, state:-
Bathing Launch will leave
Great War was fought and won, Centrals are to be even dimly realised, the H.K. Hotels
aLand Invest. stupid conventionalties of mistaken past, must be relegated H'phreys Est K'loon Lands to limbo.
3 Blake Pier on Wednesday, 21st
The winning people must meet L Reclamations 1 May, at 5.15 p.m. and call at each other, understand each West Points
Cotton "Mills. Kowloon Police Pier 10 minutes other, help each other. Americans .0 later.
have been accused, in the past, Ewos Church. Empire Day, Satur- of lacking in "good, form" but Kang Yiks Goals. day, 24th May-Sections 3 and 4 never in friendliness or humanity. Lau Kung Mows a
fall in at Star Ferry, Kowloon at Their opinion of ultra conserva Orientals
2 Millwall Ath. 0 Chelsea
SCOTTISH LEAGUE.
th
P. W. L. D.
8 am. Sections 1 and 2 fall in at tism is too well known to be here Shal Cottons Headquarters
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