CANTON NEWS.
No New Southern Government Yet-
A Canton, correspondent in-
CHINA COAST.
OFFICERS.
The Latest Changes." forms us that at a meeting held the Saiyan is on reserve.
Captain A. R. McEachran, of in Dr. Sun's office recently, attended
Captain P. R. S. Purslow, of the by all the lead- ing civil and military offi-Suisang.
Luchow, bas gone cials, consideration was given to
THE HONGKONG TEL)
BIBLE SOCIETY.
Year's Work in flongkong,
The annual meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society Hongkong Auxiliary of the
is to be held at the Helens May Institute on Wednesday nexi master, Commodore H. E. Grace, R.N., is Mr. O. W. Willians. second be the Rev. G. H. Bondfield, D. to preside, and the speakers will
pointed second officer, Kwangse (Secretary of the Society's China Mr. E. W. Lowson has been apnd the Rev, G. W. Sheppard
D. (the Society's agent in China))
Mr. De O. Tilburn, second]
Agency). engineer, Chengto, has gone soting chief engineer, Foochow
the question of the appointments officer, Ewangss, is on reserTA. made by the Peking Government. It was decided that no Govern ment of South China be re- organised in Canton unless the Peking Government again makes such appointments.
A circular notice has been issued by the General Chamber of Commerce to the effact that Troop Disbandment Society has been formed and a general meet ing will be held on the 31st. inst
The Chinese merchants are confused by the fact that both the Treasury and Naval Departments bare issued orders stating that only the revenue stamps which they issue are valid.
The re- ceipts from this source are there fore steadily declining.
General Sbum Hung-ying bas declared that, even if his removal expenses are paid, he can only remove bis troops to Shivhing, as there is not room for such a large force elsewhere.
JUNK BURNT OUT.
eer, Foochow, is on leave.
Mr. W. G. Ramsay, chief engin.
From the annual report we take the following
Sales of Scriptures from the
English, 503; in Wenli Chinese, Depot, for the year 1922, are re- ported as follow:-Publications 1,308; in Cantonese 3,244: in
Scriptures in the following langu Hakka, 16; in English and Can- tonesa 289; in Mandarin, 20.) 1825 were also sold:-Russian, Hebrew, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish, Captain R. Simpson, of the Nam-Malay. Purjtbi and Arabic
Italian, Danish, Portuguese, Urdu, any, has gone master, Mingsang.
gone acting chief officer, Wos08-in Mr. R. Fox, from leave, has
Wosang, is on reserve.
Mr. L. McRae, chief officer.
appointed sup'y second officer. Mr. H. Foote-Carey has been Tackwo.
Mingsang, has retired.
Captain D. W. Ritchie, of the
Captain C. W. Falk, of the Society's publications inclusive. A total of 5,841 copies of the Namsang. Chaksang, bas gene master of Bibles, Testaments and single
has gone master, Chaksang.
Captain C. D. Nicoll, from leave,
appointed third officer, Yuensang, Mr. C. S. Robb has been Mr. J. Pitteadrigh, third officer, Yueasang, bas gene second officer, same ship.
Mr. D. A. Matheson, second officer. Yuensang, has second officer, Namsang.
Mr. H. R. Dowson, second officer, Namsang, is on reserve.
Mr. J. Turbyne, second officer. Chaksang, has gone acting chief officer, same ebip.
gone
A Barbour Incident. Fire broke out aboard the trading junk T887H at 2.30 this morning as she was lying in the Victoria anchorage off Winglot Street. The first dames seen shooting out from the hold were
M.A. H. Mackie, from reserve, the signal for the numerous hasg one second officer, Chaksang cluster of junks anchored at this. place to make an instantaneous
move on't and
RiTo
the
WEDNESDAY MARCH
·RY FARM NEWS.
old Storage
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clothing, carpets, &c. dg the summer months. For
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books of the Bible, were thus dis- THE FARM, ICE & COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. posed of. The total amount received on account of sales was $1,632.95.
Rev. H. E Anderson, who left It should be noted that the
the Colony last July, has, since bis connection with the Society. his arrival in England, severed. The Rev. H. O. T. Burkwall Sub- gent in Canton, has temporary oversight of Bible Society operations in this Hongkong
ares.
time.
This report may not amit con- work derived from the Christian siderations in favour of Bible Mr. V. Petherick, third officer, most noteworthy signs of the new occupation of China as one of the Chaksang, is on reserve.
Mr. A. M. Henderson, third statistics, published in 1920, the According to the latest distressed vessel a wide berth. officer, Mingsang, has gone third tofal Protestant Christian com. The No. 1 firefloat was called officer. Chaksang. up to no really effective purpose,
Mr. W. G. Walter has been approvinces numbered 806,926 per munity scattered throughout the as, owing to the inflammable pointed third officer, Mingsang. nature of the cargo, comprising | paper, tea and rice, the conflagra-gineer, Tuczwo, is on reserve. tion had secured a firm hold and Mr. A. McEwan, chief engineer, service there was no hope of saving the Tuckwo, is on leave. vessel. Brightly illuminating this part of the harbour, the fire burnt
Mr. R. Thomson, second en-municants. There
song. Of these 366,524 were com-
were 12,967 Christian lay workers in the of the Churches.
Mr. J. Stalker, from leave, has 1.035 principal stations
These were connected with:
Bone chief engineer, Tuckwo.
for two hours until the wreck! Mr. H. Craig, from reserve, turned turtle, in which position it has gone acting chief engineer,
still lies.
DARING ROBBERY.
Wosang..
and
are in themselves a strong plea 6.49% out stations. The figures in favour of Bible work at a time Mr. W. Crosbie, chief engineer, shaping the destiny of the people. of change and movement that is Wosang, is on leave.
Captan F. H. Wallace, of the bright with promise to the new There has dawned a new day Haean, has retired.
Captain C. Taylor, from reserve, new Heaven and a new earth, cation, Vision is vouchsafed of) has gone master, Haean.
Mr. C. Skratue has been ap brought in by agency Divine. a kingdom of righteousness Shortly after one o'clock this painted second officer, Hain Fung Among the channels of this afternoon, a daring robbery was Mr. K. Aabank, second officer, witaeased in Queen's Road Cen. Kianghein, has gone acting chiefgency is the Bible Society. It is tral. A European lady was walk-officer, Hsin Kiangteen: log along
Snatching From European Lady.
the privilege of this Auxilary to Mr. F. Erankle has been seeking to keep the chancel open join hands with all who are junction of Pedder Street with pointed second officer. Hain and to render it effective to the
Kiangteen.
when, near the
Queen's Road, a Chinese camel up and snatched sa ornament from her. The thief was chased, but he turned into Shiu Loang Alley, leading off from Queen's Road, and made good his escape.
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NO DOG LICENCE.
Young Woman Fined.
A
young -- Chinese
woman
brought up before Mr. R. E. Lindsell this morning for keeping unlicensed dog told the Magistrate that it wasn't here. She was only looking after it for a friend.
His Worship:-That is your *look-out. You should have
licence. You are fined $3.
D
As she left the Court the de- fendant remarked I don't want the dog. I am going to have it shot."
EASTER CRICKET.
Mr. A. Knox has been appointed glory of God. third engineer, Hein Kiangteen.
in Kiangteen, bas gone second Mr. W. Moodie, third engineer. engineer, Tooaan.-Shipping and Engineering.
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LAST NIGHT'S CONCERT.
Male Voice Choir In Fine. Form..
There was an enjoyable concert in the Union Church Hall, Ken- nedy Road, last night, when the Hongkong Male Voice Choir gave. an entertainment for the benefic of the Hongkong and New Terri tories Evangelisation Society. The ball was full to overflowing, and the Society should benefic] considerably as a result.
With Mr. S. Collett conducting, the choir opened the programme with a very fide rendering of "The Take a pencil, and starting at items were "Annie Laurie," "In Song of the Jolly Roger." Other any one of the dots shown above, Abeopce," and the "Comrades" draw four straight lines, which song of Hope," before the interval, pass through all nine dots. Each with, later, Martyrs of line must begin where the pre-Arena," "Rolling Down to Rio." must not be lifted from the paper Day Closes." vious one ended: and the pencil"Soldier, Rest," and "The Loog during the operation.
On the whole, these items were well rendered, and were certainly müch
Yesterday's answer':
the
The United Services XI. for the Easter week-end match versus Hongkong Cricket Club will be composed of the following:--Rev. W.Porcell, R. N. (Captain); Pay difference between twenty-four When Evening's Twilight"
IF the question, "What is the appreciated by the audience. Lt. Commander R.D. Paffard, R.Nquart bottles, and twenty four: and "Goodnight, Lieut. T. R. Beatty, R.N.; Lieut. quart bottles ?" is asked quickly, Beloved" were delightfully sung A. 9 Lindell, R.N. Captain nearly everyone will answer that by a quartette consisting of Mrs. Goodnight W. G. Quinlan, R.M.LL: Pay they're the same. The difference, Collett, Mrs. Lockhart, Lieut B.O.F. Gregory, R.N.; however, is fifty-six quarts, as Comdr, Hocken, and Mr. Haggar. Captain E.R.S. Dadds, Grenadiere; twenty-four quart bottles contain Mrs. Collett also pleased with A Eng.- Captain W. J. H. Howard. King's; twenty-four quarts, while twenty May Song," and "The Coming of a Captain E. Spinks, R. 3.0C.; four quart bottles will hold eighty Dream." Mrs. Lockhartsang very Captain R. E. Le Fleming, quarte. Grenadiers; Sergeant H. Cockell,
R.E.
Play will commence at 11 am
on Saturday, 31st. instaut..
CHURCH SERVICES.
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