REMEMBER TEL. No. 977
FOR!
THE HONGKONGTED
MERCURY GARAGE
HONGKONG WAR T-X.
HOW IT MIGHT HAVE
CONTINUED.
THE MOST MODERN CARS IN TOWN.
AMERICAN BOYS.
as that
YESTERDAY'S HEAVY GALE
ACCIDENTS IN THE
HARBOUR.
As a result of the heavy gale which swept the Hongkong Har bour yesterday several junke and sampans got into difficulties and a number capsized before they could be brought to shelter. The men of H,M.S. Tamar got to work! and about fourteen junks, sampans and other craft were taken into the naval camber. Anticipating possible accidents to such craft, a keen lookout was kept on the Tamar and all avail- able naval steam launches were held in readiness, and, one by one, the capsized craft were attended to and the occupants taken on board the Tamar. As a result of this, at least 30 adults and a large number of children were rescued and given shelter and medical attention and A SPLENDID SHOW.
had when they
sufficiently A variety entertainment with recovered, which was the case with all except one child There has been general satis original features such faction felt at the announcement presented by the Columbia Park who subsequently died, they were which we were able to make yes- Boys should have been a great son to the Chinese quarters, the Tamar who worked unceas- terday to the effec: that the attraction, and it is a matter for Great praise is due to the mod of Governmentcontemplates abolish-regret that there was not ing the Special Wa Tas almost larger audience in the Victoria ingly and also gave up their beds immediately, for it is felt that Theatre last night. There was a and blankets for the benefit of the there is no longer any justification small springling of Americans rescued. In this connection spe among the crowd, who made good cial mention must be inade of the for continuing the levy.
From what we can hear, how what they lacked in numbers work of Leading Seaman Tai and swam out for some distance ever, there was at least the pro-by the rousing reception they Sing who dived from the sea wall to a boat which had capsized. bability that the tax would still accorded the boys. remain in force for some little of the reception indicating, as it time, not, as hitherto, for the did, a warm welcome. must haveIt was a very risky proceeding purpose of enabling sums to be been very gratifying and encour owing to the heavy wind and sent to the Imperial Government aging to the boys, who showed rough sea but the gallant seaniaa contributions from throughout their performance an managed to reach the boat and this Colony.
in evident desire to give their diving underneath it rescued two connection with the proposed patrons more than their money's children, repeating the action and War Memorial. The idea wasworth of enjoyment. The pro-saving a woman. The Chinese, not to obtain War Memorial funds grammeincluded numeronssongs, as a whole, showed great pluck. by voluntary contribution, but to band selections, amusing sket. All the rescue boats sent out were continue the War Tax and by this ches, dances, acrobatic display, manned by Chinese and Tai Sing means raise the million dollars etc. For up-to-date jazz music was always ready to take his place mentioned as being the possible we were recommended the band, in any of them as they required cost of an adequate memorial. and hearing it last night we and the highest commendation is he must have been instrumental This plan, we learn, was submit-have come to the conclusion due to him for his gallantry, for ted to the Government, but in that it was "some" music. This in saving quite a number of lives. view of the announced intention music, incidentally. introduces of the authorities to abolish the the jazz dance, an exhibition of Other reports of accidents came in from the Harbour Office and
&S war
but
Hell out
8
The nature
The force of the wind was land felt Heligo," not
so much on
tax, we presume that it did not which was last night given by other points, but there was no two of the boys. War songs find favour in official quarters.
The suggestion of continuing which have come into being and loss of life which was due in a the War Tax for the purpose of popularity in America during the good measure to the work of
local steam launches. securing War Memorial funds late war were rendered in great would no doubt have been the number, and one "We'll knock
of easiest way of raising the money. the and also a method by which nearly drew great applause by the except at certain exposed spots, everyone would have contributed. forceful mather in which the such as Pedder Street, at the Jimmy corner of Queen's Road, where In these senses, it would com-singers delivered it.
guests of wind made progress mend itself to many people, but O'Brien, surnamed the "Midget the idea of compulsory contri- owing to his being the most youth-very difficult at times.
The assistants of Bostock's bution for such an object is ful member of the party, estab-
citicism, and itlished quite a reputation by his Circus had a hard time lowering open to also
objection rendering of Bring back my the tent, the wind having got In response to underneath it and calling for that it might not be equitable in Daddy to me."
man many demands for encores, he special efforts of all available the sense that many a of moderate means is compelled gave "Smiles." and it was a rare hands to haul the canvas down ahouse treat to see the youngster lead This was eventually carried out to-day to occupy
of pro-the audience in this song. The and little damage was done. at a rental out portion to his earnings, whilst acrobatic turns showed the more wealthy members of training.on the part of the boys. the community, who occupy their who, with a little more practice. own bouses, only pay the tax on will develope into very proficient
value
has
an
assessed
property.
the
of
THE RAINFALL.
their acrobats.
hard
Messrs.
A boat capsized off Blake Pier. The crew were rescued by
and Bailey
Co's also ¿ssisted launch, which
the righting
boat.
in
In an address given in the The launch had her awning and course of the entertainment one funnel blown away by the same of the elder boys thanked the audience for their kind reception gust of wind.
on.
of their entertainment. He men- The rainfall forthe 24 hours end-tioned that that was the third ed 10 a. m. to-day was 5.99 inches. tour they were engaged Yesterday it was 2.49, so that, the and total for the two days is 8.48 reception inches.
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the he recalled
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HOTEL MANSION 3.
THE LICENSING BOARD.
ANOTHER ELECTION.
A trading-junk, of 120 picals cap- acity, capsized year the eastem entrance of the Yaumati shelter total wreck. great and became
(From Our Own Correspondent.) given them by Fortunately no lives were lost. the Japanese authorities. The Another junk had to throw
Shameen, July 3. It is notified that an Election boys realised that the honour overboard a cargo of 130 bundles Last evening a meeting of the by the Justices of the Peace of a EX-KAISER WISHES TO SELL HIS that was accorded them in Ja-lof iron, valued at $500 near the Peace Celebration Committee was Justice of the Peace to serve on pan was in greater part due to the Kowloon Godown to save itself held by the British community. the Licensing Board for three Nothing is heard of the French years, will take place in the Office The ex-Kaiser has advertised fact that they were the represen- from being capsized.
Mr. P. R. Wolfe, of the Kow- or American doings. It has been of the Registrar of the Supreme the sale of his yach: Meteor attatives of America, and they de-
rived great national pride. in the loon Godown, has reported that a suggested that a salvo of 21 guns Court on Monday, the 14th of 25,000 pounds sterling.
lighter, with 300 pigs of lead ore be fired in the morning. A service July, commencing at 4 o'clock in
the afternoon. was sunk at the western an- will be held in Christ Church on chorage of the Godowns.
the Shameen, which will be follow- Mr. A. Shelton Hooper's period A junk sank near H. M. S. ed, it is said, by a reception at of three years service as a mem Wivern. The crew are believed the Club, which will of course, beber of the Licensing Board has to have been saved by other boats, international. The celebrations now expired and he be pressed will be on the first day of the his willingngis to stand again for A cargo boat said to belong to a Celebrations Days selected for election. Canton timber merchant, whilst Hongkong and South China.
Namiations must be person», lyingfbetween Nos add3 wharves Illuminations will fake place in handed in by the candidate or of the Kowloon Godowa premises, the evening. Some of the ex by his nominator or seconder not was sunk by a squall. The crew penses, it is reported, will be later than 4 o'clock on Wednes got off, and no one was injured.
defrayed by the Shamsen day, the 9th of July. 1919. Municipal Council and a differ-"The only persons entitled to ent Hongs will in a probability vote at the Election are the
Justices of the Peace m
Voting will commence at 4-p.m.
THE GOUSSLER.
(The gousele is a Russian musical instrument, and only six people know how to play it.)
When father plays the goussle.
From distant parts and near
The neighbours come in swarms and some
Can scarce restrain the tear.
But others like the music:
They say its simply grand
When father strikes up "Kelly,"
Or, "Let's Go down the Strand."
When father plays the goussle
It hurts hip, Poor old dad.
His trill or shake makes father ache
But on he goes, by gad.
It isn't everybody
Could stick it out like him.
But father's lungs are leather.
He's sound in wind and limb.
When father played the goussle
Last week before the Czar,
His Majesty screamed with joy and beamed
And gave him a cigar.
He cried out," Good I Encoreski!"
Would hear of no refusal,
Bombs fill the air. He doesn't care, When father plays the goussle..
P.G. Wodehouse,
fact. He announced with regret be decorated that owing to the early departure
The climatic conditions prevail-and continue until 5.30 p.m. of their boat, they were unable ing ring the past week or ten when the ballot box will be closed.
to give another performance, das have been something appall having to sail on the following in and to-day the highest day. They were to proceed to
Manila and Aus.ralia. At the temperature has been reached
95) in the shade. The Chinese latter place they expected to re very much concerned just stay for a year, after which they now as the major part of the rice would return home to San Fran- cisco to resume their school crop in this part is mady to
cut and should s typhoon
studies. He recalled the words
of
the President the us a visit, the whole country Polytechnic High School will be spoiled. The weath of San Francisco who said quite the exception for the
of the year. that one year havelling was
worth three years, in school | To-morrow there are. These travels would give them to arriva reight, membe knowledge which would other Parliament from
wise be acquired from books. will investig
The enjoyable entertainment existing in
was brought to a conclusion with the Comp the singing of the American and
Fish National Anthems,
American boys to-day left the Tar the
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