THE HONGKONG:
KLEGRIPH
DELICIOUS SUMMER DRINKS NOTES & COMMENTS.
Can be made with
WATSON'S
PURE FRUIT
THE POINT OF VIEW,
SATURDAY AUGUST.
DAY BY DAY.
A CHEERFUL FACE IN NEARLY We are a little amused at the HEALTHY WEATHER-Benjamin AS GOOD FOR AN INVALID AS way in which a suggestion in a Franklin. recent "Note and Comment" afl ours has taken root, though not until it had travelled to Shanghai Hall and kit. John Sansa Moraes The names of Mr. William and back. The facts are these.
On July 17 (it was at the time of have been added to the list of
XYKIPthe visis of "The Quaints") the authorised architects.
or Aerated
Mixed with plain Water. Raspberry, Strawberry, Lemon, Lime Juice--etc., etc.
Prepared from the
ĊENUINE FRUIT JUICE.
writer was called upon to suffer
the discomforts of evening dress Rural Building Lot 150, situate at the theatre and thereupon on Barkar Road, is to be sold by made a suggestion in this column auction on August 23rd. It con- that the men folk of Hongkong|tains 21,960 square feet and the would ba well-rid of black upset price is $3,035.20. clothes for evening WOST
1895.
HONGKONG TWENTY- FIVE YEAR'S AGO.
(Compiled from the "Hongkong Telegraph" Eles for week- ending Aug, 14th, 1995)
THE DOLLAR.
THE LATE MRS. WALKER.
FUNERAL YESTERDAY.
TO-DAYS ISCELLANY
accomplished.” Principal by tha... The funeral of the late Mrs. death of Sir John Hucklows, but Elisabeth Walker, wife of Captain or farmerly bars, a slower ressus E. Walker, of the sa. Halyang, blance to Oxford, and Cambridge [took place yesterday evening and than any other Scottish university. was well attended. Kowloon re- The praation of delivering lectures sidents attending in number ex-jof which the students take notes pressive of the esteem in which is said to have originated there. the deceased lady was held. Her There is a story of an under- aistar in law, Mrs. Ellis Walker Braduate who, when rebuked by and Mrs. Hammes were chief patriarchal professor for not taking notes, retorted. that Lt. Higby, Messrs. G. be possessed the poles August 8th-Here is an inter-Stark, D. C. Wilson, C. J. Higgit by his grandfather, Unluckily. takan. esting clipping from Indian Eng botham, W. Jackson and S. similar legend is related about
August 8th-The rate of the Dollar, on demand, is 3s. 1-3/4d.
SOME BOARD.
mourners.
in summer manths if, thej Shaukiwan Inland Lot 454 is ineeringMunicipal Vagaries.-- ladies would only give par- to be sold by auction at the The Health Officer of Calcutta Spalding were the pall bearers, a former don of Christ Churca. and Rev. G. R. Lindsay, of St Oxford, who lectured for forty mission. There's no need to|P, W. D. Offices on the 23rd is noi, it would appear
said Note and Comment" word Tenders are being invited for reclaiming approximately five
for word. Our friends of The South China
Pus! Morning
A.S. WATSON & CO., LTD. spotted what the Shangbai acres of the foreshore at Aplica left of that angust body, met this tore Monday, Mrs. Walker was 51 rooms were rarely repaired, and
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
'Phone 16.
Correspondents are requested to observe the rule which requires them to forward their names and addresses with communications
#Tidence of their bona fides.
bankments,
addressed to the Editor, not necessarily for publication, but a and matter in bis yesterday morning's fisland as the centre of power in/Seven out of ten of the meetings Captain Walker, "Dorothy. Clara last undergraduate realdent in
All communications intended for publication should be address
ed to the Editor,
Business correspondence should be sent to the Manager.
full month.
The Hongkong Telegraph" is delivered free when the addressee is accessible to messenger. Peak subscribers can have their copies delivered at their residences without any extra charge. On copies want by post an additional $1.80 per quarter is charged for postage.
Single Copies, Daily, ten cents.
such WILB
In
wern.
repeat all that was said, for a instant. It comprises 2930 the only authority in the Far Andrew's, Kowloon, read the years on the ethics of Aristotle. Shanghai contemporary "spotted" square feet and the upset price is East who is peculiar in his ideas burial service of the Church of It was at St. Andrews, too, that it, wrote a few lines of introduc-930.
as to the duties of his office and England. For the bereaved bus the custom of undergraduates tion and then went on to give the
the conduct of business. In a band the greatest sympathy is felt, residing within the college walls, recent issue of the Hongkong His ship, the Haiyang, is running as at our southern universities, WO read: "The to Java for the J. C. J. L., and lingered longer than elsewhere Telegraph Sanitary Board, or rather what is Capt. Walker will not be here be in Scotland. It ceased because the paper had to say and, a few days claimed by pitched rubble, em. morning, talked for about half anjyears of age, a native of Manches- finally were allowed to become ago, reprinted the little article as
hour, did nothing that would ter. She had been seven years uninhabitable to the interests of though it were A Shanghai
justify us in delaying this issue in Hongkong.
the professors' Candlames diri- opinion of what should be done
to publish a report thereof, and
denda. Andrew Lang pace down here. One of the regular
Many beautiful wreaths covered Mr. R. D. Holt, in an interview then formally adjourned as per
met AD aged SL Andrews DNS00 who remembered the correspondents of our morning in Canada, referred to the growth usual." For all the world like the coffin, including those from contemporary, then took up the of Hongkong. He described the
of the Calcutta Municipality !
and Dick" "Ellis and Babs" college. He certainly "lived the |"Betty Jean," "Rosie,” "Connie simple life," for he did his own contribution, he also assuming the Pacific. Its fiscal freedom
AN INDIGNATION MEETING !
and Frances," the Captain, O-washing and cooking, and peeled that the idea was a Shanghai pro and its good government had duct. It really is weird how such attracted enterprising spirits.
August &h—The public indig-cers and Engineers 9.5. Haiching.Įbis potatoes with his razor ! little things get round, and of
nation meeting convened by Dr. "Little Barbara," Mrs. J. E. M. the changed significance thes The trooping season for India | James Cantlie, and his partuars, Mead, Madame Flint, Mr. and Mrs.
There is nearly always one The rate of asubscription to "The Hongkong Telegraph" is $351 bave whan they come from an and the Far East will begin in Drs. Hartigan and Stedman, was R. J. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ebishop on the bench who enjoys
outside source. When The Hong-September next. Save for drafts, held as the Theatre Royal at Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. per annum. (Payable in Advance.)
more than his due share of The rate per quaiter and per mensem, proportional. Subscrip-kung Telegraph printed its firs: details, etc., there will be no great noon to-day. It was the largest. Cooper and family, Mrs. F. J. Gel-
attention in the tions for any period less than one month will be charged as for a note it did not seem to have movements of troops, the Imperial most representative and thoroug-lion and Miss Hobbs, Mr. and Mrs. the mid-nineteenth century, for attracted much attention that garrisons having been so recently ly enthusistic public meeting J. M. Mcleod, Mr. D. Neilson, Mr.example, the exploits of the gives unkind persons a chance to re garrisoned with troope from ever held in the Colony, and A. J. M. Gomes, V. Ward, Mrs. F. puguacions Dr. Phillpotis, other
there's a home.
in keeping with Endell Rosser and Miss Rosser, wise Henry of Exeter, say something, buz psychological side to the matter.
the terribly melancholy OcMr. and Mrs. S. H. Spaulding, Mr. continuously to the fore, while atore hill see But when a
which The Koče Herald, in recording casion Shanghai paper reprints it (with the death of Mt. Robert Brand, tended to commemorate and the and Mrs. B. L. Frost, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wilberforce, of Oxford out saying where it came from) says he lost his life while bathing grave issues involved in the T. Elson, Mr. and Mrs. Parves, and Winchester, filled an
Mrs. W. J. Stokes, Mr. and Mrs.tonishing place in the annals of then it is taken up as being aloutside the break-water near settlement of the questions cow. Higby, Chan Fai-yu, Mrs. D. the time Magee became a great idea and is favourably com- the Yokohama A.R.C. boathouse nected
hile Bishop of mented on. Le: a Hoogkong with Messrs. W. H. Stewart and massacre of missionaries-men, Watling, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Ham-headliner" mao talk about Hongkong and LE. S. Ryan. It is supposed women and children-st Ko-mes. Mr. D. Wilson. Mrs. A. B.Peterborough, and was good for he's not listened to: le: a Shang- that he was seized with cramp.
cheng, in the neighbouring Bryson. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ram-more prominence still when at of York. hai man say the same thing
province of Fukien, on Thurs-say, Miss Annie Petersen, Mr, and became Archbishop
C. Duxon. Miss Bishop Gore, alike at Birming people down here аге
day, the 1s instant, barrowing Mrs. F. VÄN MEINES.—At his residence, 174 Oostzeedyk. Rotterdam.j all attention.
We
see the
known that the Victoris Recres details of which have been duly Stephens. Mr. C. J. Higginbotham, ham and Oxford, was apt to on the 9th June, 1920, Henri van Meines, Jr. late Marine Super-same little demonstration
published in these columns. The Mrs. W. J. Edwards and Miss Ed provide frequent copy, though intendent of The Asiatic Petroleum Co. (South China) Ld.
tion Club bath is thrown open to Theatre was crowded by ladies wards, Mr. C. R. Crispin, Mr. and certainly not because he made of native indifferences when ladies of the Colony who may and gentlemen of every nation-Mrs. G. Stark, Mr. and Mrs. of opportunities for look at English musical com-
self-advertisement. care to use it on Mondays and An English composer Fridays from 10 am to 1 p.m. posers.
Churcher, Mr. J. Gibbison, Mr. and nothing especially provocative ality except Chinese. (until a few years ago at any
Mrs. Pope, Mr. J. Rodger, Mr. and above the ways of Dr. Hecale; Mrs. Wilton, Miss Logan, Mr. J.Henson, but he was marked by rate) was ignored so long as he and from 2pm. to i p.m.; and on Wednesdays from 6 am to 8 8.1. stayed in England and wrote
August 10th-We are glad to D. F. Mulder, Mr. W. McLeod, the newspapers long before he under his proper name, but if he and from 2 to 4 pm. without fee.
learn shat His Excellency Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Stewart, Capt-reached apicopal rank. Indeed, went to the Continent and chose
the Governor forwarded the and Mrs. Passmore. K. W. Mc-his words and deeds were on the a name ending in "sky" or "vitch"
Gazette Resolutions passed at the Public Barney. Nelle A, Brownice and 31. whole more discussed while he he was acclaimed a coming contains
followingThe Meeting held on Thursday last Edna-Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. was Canon of Westminster-than Our passing reference telephone number of the Royal to the Home Government by wire Crawford, Mr. G. Harper, Mr. Athey have been since he went to to theatre discomforts travels to Observatory is K90. Shipmasters early yesterday. The report in Shanghai and becomes a general may obtain the latest information town last evening was that he Jenkins, Captain Wetherell, r.Hereford, despite the brisk fight topic. Apart from that, though, available concerning storms on refused to do so. Unable to M. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H.waged over bis appointment. we hope that sufficient note has application at any time. Owing obtain confirmation of the state- Underwood. Mr. J. E. Gomes, Mr. been taken of it to make the idea to the delay to which telegrams ment we refrained from comment and Mrs. J. Witchell, Mr. and Mrs. operative. We should enjoy the are now subject, noon is the best ing on it and simply recorded the C. A. Matton, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. theatre much more in ordinary time at which to make such existence of such a rumour..
Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for
a
fixed period will be continued until countermanded.
The "Hongkong Telegraph" is now on sale at, and will be balivered to subscribers by, the Dairy Farm Company. Ltd., Shameen. Canton, who are our agents there.
DEATH.
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1920.
'SQUEEZE.”
and
master.
At the time of the month when most housewives are busy wrestling with the problem of how to pay the month's bills and ye: have a few dollars left with which to carry on, it may not be inappropriate to pen a few words on the gentle art of "squeeze." lounge "wbites". Wine's feelings when the "boy" has raked in bis due share of the! market money prompt as to write on this very delicate subject.į with the full knowledge that a more thoughtful consideration of the THE SILENT BAND. rights and privileges of "olo custom" should warn us from treading
We are asked to make it
The Government
the
enquiries.
During July the average
is
with the
ITS RESULT.
WAS
in-
heartless
mean temperature, according to FRAWLEY SEASON, Observatory returns, was 62.6, the highest recorded being 93.1.
word of tribute
but
B
HONGKONG TRADE.
were
and
A
There is
Gladstone, whose height has been discussed in Home Papers Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. R. Jwes not the tallest of our premiers, Southerton and others.
That distinction probably belongs to Lord Salisbury, who appears to have been a shade taller than his nephew and successor in the Premiership. As most bicgre- on thin ice. But so be it, and, with all due flow to the "squeeze" The summer is passing on and
phera diadian to give anthropome. "Polls with a Past," presented
irical details, it is impossible to josa-man, we hurry on to say the little that we have. It's one of time will soon be when chilly on the 25th, and the lowest 75.9.
REPORT ON IMPORTS. (class our bygone Premiers with those universal-interest subjects, any how: so perchance this little evenings will drive as all indoors. on the 20th. There were 203 by the Frawley Company at the
We shall look to this summer as hours of sunshine and dissertation, inexbaustive though it may be, will be read by all.
24.04 Theatre Royal last night, was
exactitude according to height. The fortnightly Price Current Chatham. however, is described Now, everybody knows toat the Hongkong housewife, when one being absolutely devoid of inches of rain, the latter com-witnessed by
& fair-sized
A pisy and Market Report, published by as" tall and imposing," and Fitt calculating ber monthly expenditure, realises that she is not going any outdoor entertainments, exparing with the July mean for appreciative audience.
tall and light," whilst to get full value for money. She reconciles herself to the fact that cepting those of our own private the years 1884-1918 of 13.8. The scintillating with humour, it gains the Hongkong General Chamber 29
in effect by being performed by of Commerce, contain the follow-Canning
Lord Grey the "boy," as sure as his name is Ah Wong, will have his customary makings. All the talk about the average humidity was 83.
desirability of a band playing in
artistes of the calibre of the ing import reporta:-
also camshaw, that he works hand in glove with the wily compradore.the Public Gardens has come to
abova medium Cotton pisce goods and fancy height. Earl Russel seems to and that it is to bis interest to keep the "book" as high as possible nought, and one might well ask Wiltshire Regt. Sergeants' Mess our bouquets to the members cotton goods-The rise in ex-have been the abortest Pre-
The monthly whist drive of the Frawley Company. While giving These are some of the minor annoyances of life that have to be put a What has become of the was held last evening in Murray of the
ebauge has roused piece goods.mier in cur annals. "I met John cast,
have we up with. Proceeding from the bumble to the sublime—if sublime it
to dealers to the extent of looking for Russell at Exeter." writes Sydney Can be termed the Chinese provincial official sets the example for Wiltshire Band? Certain it is Barracks. The fortunate players special his disciples in less exalted stations, with a more extensive but that the public of this Colony were Ladies-1st. Mira. Vesper render in respect of the per-something cheap, but apparently Smith in 1831. The people along highly refined system of palm-greasing. This is not to be regarded as heard less of this band (178) 2nd. Mrs. Burden (178): formance of Miss Vera Doria, dealers in Fancies have not heard the road were much disappointed with reproach but to be considered by aspirants to official honours the of any other Regimental 3rd. Mra. Holdman (173); booby, who, in her assumed character of of the present dollar rate! In at his smallness. I told them he the high-water mark of mandarinism. In Chins, your first-class band that has stayed among us Mrs. Blackford (159). Gents an international sirah," was all short the market remains lifeless. was much larger before the mandarin is an amateur at his job if he does not display great Occasionally might be heard 1st, Sgt. Gaylard (175); tad, Mr. that could be expected of A few sales of pieces goods have Reform Bill was aptitude for nest-lining and for adding to an income already swollen fess, we bave seen it performing (173); booby, Mr. Dyer (128). The rendition
playing outside its own Officere Massey (174): 3rd, Mr. Hayes charming personality whose been recorded. The Manchester This brought tears into their of the English market is quiet Quotations like eyes." Sall, Russell was taller beyond legitimate limits by discreet speculation in opium for Chinese marriages and funer- duties of M.C. were ably carried language is invested with addi- our own rates must be fictitious than some of his contemporarios and arms. His underlings reverently look up to him for guidanceals, we have heard it and danced out by R.Q.M.S. Miller. in this highly prostable if not too laudable practice. So why won to its strains at last winter's balls.
tional charm from the fact that it in such a stagnant market.
among foreign sisteamen, notably Cotton Yaro.-The substantial Thiers and Louis Blanc. Ludwig der that squeeze," with the sanction of tradition and official co-but as regards any public per-
is strongly embellished with the doning, becomes almost a national god and be given a place in the formance the Colony might just which wok place on 9th June not surprising that in the story, bied
We regret to record the death, Gaulic accent. It was therefore appreciation in exchange kept off Windthorst, leader of the German and rendered values Ultramontanes and for ms03 Let us turn to another sphere. Business would be without the as well have never known of it last, of Mr. Henri van Meines, she is depicted as capturing a decidedly easier. Business was years Bismarck's most formidable A few qualities opponent in the Reichstag, was glamour it bas acquired for & certain class had it not It is general public knowledge Jr., late Superintendent of the heart in a quite unexpected restricted to
that to engage the band for spec- Asiatic Petroleum Company in quarter.
to meet early requirements. nearly two feet shorter than the been for the opportunities #t gives for squeeze."
Quotations are:-No. 10-$195/240. Tron Chancellor. In this branch of human activity there is ample scope ial ocassions costs a lot of money: South China. It is not to long To-night, "It paysto Advertise" No, 128 $210 243. No. 169. $245-
in fact, it costs so much 2.8 for its exercise: indeed, "modern" business instincts in this to make the hire of it almost since Mr. van Meines loft for is the attraction. part of the world oflen appear to demand the due
unless prohibitive recognition of the
of olo custum." And, let US be perfectly frank, it is not merely the Chinese who become in-prepared to spend much more than spirits, and the news of his death. fected with the germs. We may like to think that native servants has been customary. One of our Rotterdam, came as a great shock WEST RIVER FLOODS.000 b
readers is..of the opinion that the and the officials of China are the real and only ones who "squeeze."
to his countrymen in the Colony, But is it really so? Of course, it isn't. All of us have heard of bend pays too much heed to cash to his colleagues in the AP. Europeans who look to their banking accounts being swollen more considerations, and whilst no-one office and to the engineering by cumshaw than by their salaries, and who would be disappointed expects a band to perform, at fraternity generally. Mr. TED if their calculations on this basis went awry. Take the case of the special engagements for nothing, Meines was a capable superinten
niche of "olo custom?"
claims
OND
home in the best of health and
is
which took place at his home in
་
thrown out.
285. No. 20s. #270/320, ArzivaÏs
There is at least one instance" 3,500 bales. Sales 2,000 bales. Shipments nil. Unsold Stock of lack of inches being pleaded ... |6,000 bales. Bargains.16,000 bales, jse an excuse for declining office,"
Cotton-Values are When Sir Christopher Yelverton
unaltered. nominally
Indian was elected Speaker in 1597, he grades are quoted at #37/41 while begged the House to allow him KONGMOON INUNDATED. Chinese descriptions are $41/47 to decline the honour, "Your
per pical
Speaker,” he said, “ ought to be s Following the_recent_heavy Woollens.-Small sale reported man big and comely, stately and
joariage majestical, his' dature
placing of contracte for big industrial jobs. Are the Chinese No. 1' we are inclined to think with himdent and also very popular social-rains, the West River bas risen of Camleta. Nu business in other well spoken, his voice great, his the only ones who get their "squeeze?" Hardly. Who has not that in this case the monetary. It is understood that he went considerably and many villages lines. *
home on retirement.
beard of Europeans in our docking and engineering establishments, aspect is a little too emphasised.
are flooded, Kongmoon has Metals.—Market remains veryĮhaughty, and his parse plentiful.. and some even in Government service, making big money over and When the Regiment first came
especially suffered, many houses dull, dealers show no interest in But, contrarily, the stature of my bove their salaries? Another type of case came to our notice the among us we gave its band a
falling, killing the famstes in new business.. Any offers for body is small, myself not so well other day. A firm secured a contract to do certain work on a ship. hearty welcome in the hope that musical drought" would be
some cases, In places sampaus spot goods or parcels for near spoken, my voice low, WY, CAI- To get the tender, the firm cut the figure as low as possible. The the Job was done. But the man in charge of it was told that unless he thing of the past, but those many people think. Years ago, conveyed people about the streets, arrival, ars much below replacing riage of the common fashion, my naturosoft Vend bashful, paid this officer so much, and the other so much also, the work and we are disappointed as must al bands were very frequent bap-coming higher and higher many Flour
hopes have never been realised public performances by regiment Seeing the rushing torrents coste.
Markst Report. my purse thin, light,” and afood in danger of being regarded as unsatisfactory, with the co-be the bulk of foreign residents penings, and in recent years con- were glad to escape from the Quotations American Patent ever plentiful" However, sequent result that no other contracts would come the firm's walso. Now, it's up to those in certs in the Botanical Gardens roofs and get on to something $4.80 per sack: American Cut off was prevailed upon to accept, and. What was that? Merely good old familiar "squeeze." And that's only one instance out of a thousand that could be quoted. No; it isn't charge of the band to change the have been known. After all, this that would float them to safety. 13.65 per sack; American Straight during his term of one (Which only the Chinese who take "squeeze." We may like to think so, impression that has been formed. is a British Colony and the Wilt The train service has not been 13.65 per sack: Shanghai Flour lasted four years) Comp But it doesn't square with facts. The system flourishes moet in the This is not just idle comment to shires are a British band. Then offected by the flood. Many 2nd, 13415 per sack; Austrailam very beautiful pray ar kaif
, admittedly, Why? Is there something in the atmosphere fill up space, but is an attempt at why cannot Britishers bear it rafts of bamboos have been tord No. 11425 per sack; Australian the Commons at the opening
a candid reflection of what a gugat Sometimes?
adrift and driven wonward, No 2 €370 per sack, sh 256) every sitting If induces its growth? We don't know. We give it up.
The
A