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PROTECTING FOREIGN
INTERESTS.
THINKING OF SOME GOOD YOU
daring their loan rights and T-Coleman Car rendar
repayment absolutely impossible..
We have to acknowledge the [receipt of the Queen's College
Prospectus for 1994.
MOTOR GYMKHANA.
TO BE HELD AT
·RACECOURSE
FRENCH CONSUL'S
SERVICES.
BRESENTATION TUM, AND MME KREMER
We are glad to be able tol jannounce that arrangements have now been made to hold the post-tore from, the Colony, M. and On the occasion of their depar poned motor Gymkhana on Mme. Kramar-were made the Saturdy, December 13th..
recipients' of a handsome cutlery, The event will take place, by service in taken of the apprecia kind permission of the Stewards tion and high esteem in, which of the Hongkong Jockey Club, on they are held by mambers of the the Racecourse. No better venue French community in this Colony could be desired, as every facility The presentation was made by. will be available for spectators the Ray. Tr. Robert at the who wish to see the entertaining Consulate last evening. The famous film, "Way Down programme.
In an address which East" is to be screened at the
At the
randy acho in hearts of all present.
Our Show Places.
Yesterday's health returns show Hongkong has few "show" seventeen further cases of small- places in the ordinary sense of pox, all of which were Chinese. the term, which can be "done" by tourists. Under the heading) places of interest" in Ical guidebooks one finds such items as the Central Marke: (nothing Coronat to-day. It will have a Gymkhana, the prizes won in the the
conclusion of the found
B
said about the precautionary use special run of three days and recent motor trials will be the Boy. Fr. Robert rafarred to
of gas-masks). Queen's Road nights. Central (what about Ice House
Street?), and, the City Hall A social evening is to be held museum. looking into curio at St. Andrew's Church Hall, |shop-und occasionally getting Kowloon, on Monday, when there "stung" is an interesting oc¬will be vocal and instrumental cupation, then globe-trotters music. conjuring and vent- must spend some delightful-times riloquismu. Admission is here, and the market at least dollar, including refreshments. gives
them
slight idea
presented.
CORRESPONDENCE.
(To the Editor of the Hongkong **Telegraph."}
the valuable services performed by the Consul in his official capacity. French prestige had improved from the able manner, in which he had discharged his difficult datiem, and the har- monious relations which he had maintained with all he came into contact with during his long residence in the Colony wars no
of what China can produce The water return shows that Motor Cyclist's Complaint, less due to a tactful discharge of in the way of odours: whilst on December 1st there were the local museum is certaianly 2,027.96 million gallons stored in a sight not to be missed. Apars Hongkong reservoirs, compared from these central attractions, with 1938.75 lat years. visitors have to be content with
respective figures for Kowloon the stereotyped drive to Repulse were 368.50 and 334.45 million Bay and journey up the Peak, tramway. In these cases we can
gallons. at least exhibit our truly fine scenery, and as it is, tourists Huot Gibson appears at the
duties than to that genisl and- courteous side in his character Sir-What is the exset limit of which they had learned to`love Motor Cyclist's" desires? The
and of which they had had should the motor cyclist be stuck other aspects of the Consul's rela
It is not a question of why many instances. Referring to tions with other members of the in this way: it is a question of why should the public who use the community, the Rev. Fr. Robert Star Ferry be annoyed and their recalled the hospitality shown at-
visits to the Consul's residence. The increase is not rank extor Robert paid a tribute to the very
usually agree in dubbing Hong-Grand Theatre to-night and to clothes spoilt by these stink pots? In this connection, the Rev. Fr."
never went an a canvas
In a short speech, the Consul General expressed his thanks for the gift and the remarks which had accompanied it.
M. and Mme. Kremer leave
kong a beauty spot. If they have morrow in one of his own parti- the time and patience to riew acular brand of Western's "Dead tion; it is a protection tarif. The charming bostess they always sunset from Blacks Link, looking Game". Hoot's pictures are a Star Ferry launches were not found on these occasions. Mme. somewhat south, or a sunrise from ways full of hair-raising-excite-built to carry runter cars or Kremer had this very fine quality the same place, looking towards ment without anything offensive motor bikes and side Cars:that she could make all French Kowloon and the harbour, they or wildly improbable in them. there is a motor car lighter pro people feel at home in the circam- can truly say that they bave seen pleasant dash of romance is invided for that purpose which I stances in which they find their two of the most magnificent fused into the plot, which runs am informed, will always, when exile in this place.
In coa- landscapes and seascapes that along without a bitch from begin crossing, take motor bikes and clusion, he asked M. and
Bating to end. A good comedy combinations free.
Mme. Kremer to accept the small much nearer the heart of the city film and topical gazette rounds There is yet a chance for token of their esteem and wished we have a small beauty spot: so out the bill
Motor Cyclist" to save his them bon voyage and an enjoyable *.* Not once, but on many occasing it makes one unhappy, and small. that the thought of reduc-
money and Star Ferry passengers" stay ja the homeland- sions, Dr. Sun Yat-sen
The Military Soil in the tempers,
(Applause.) has chiefly beautiful because it is a M.CL. Bazaar at Government
Yours etc. threatened to seize the Maritime contrast with other places in the House to-morrow will be held
TROGLODYTE Customs revenues collected in
vicinity. We refer to the within the walls of "The Fort," Kowloon, 7th Dcember, 1923. Botanical Gardens. The visitor a castle of ancient design, com- Kwangtung Province. He did so who takes an interest in the flora plete with turrets and portcallis again a few weeks ago, and in of the tropics has an added Two watchmen armed with pikes view of the possibility of the pleasure in visiting this haven will guard the gateway, which is intention being carried into effect during the Chinese working hour time pattern. "Ye ladye of ye that is if he gues on a week-day Danked by two cannon of old- on this occasion, the Diplomatic But the march of progress is Castle sits at her window, and Body in Pexing saw fit to issue a trampling down many a pretty within are the booths and stalls plaints-worded warning to the nook, and the rumble of its tread with wares from Peking and Old NEW ASSOCIATION'S PLEA is heard even in the midst of the Cathay. Here also, all may test effect that such a course of most secluded ebrner of our their skill at catching the glitter-shooting in the New Territories A study of conditions of game- action would lead to serious re-public Gardens. First it was to ing gold fish on knocking down within the last year or two has
have been a school: now it is to the brightly-coloured sinepin. sults. Yesterday reports were: current that in order to prevent exhibition is to grow smaller by be a reservoir. So our botanic the illegal seizure of the revenues, degrees and beautifully less and. it was deemed udvisable for far-we fear, legs beautiful eign sailors to occupy the Cus- toms Buildings. These reports have not yet been confirmed.
3re
$2 PER CAT.
LOCAL GAME- SHOOTING.
which
to the
are
by the French mail on the 10th instant.
was,
HOCKEY.
GRENADIERS BEAT COKE'S RIFLES. Yesterday evening a hockey produced amongst local sports-team of the 2:55th Coke's Rifles, men gloomy thoughts as who are homeward bound to Describing himself as a former future prospects. In
India from Tientsin. came ashore commander of General Heu opinion of seekers after par- from the 8.8. Braemar Castle Sung-chi's troops, now, out of tridges and pheasants in the and met the Grenadiers on commission a Chinese appeared New Territories. there
the latter's ground. After a very before the Magistrate this morning too few birds to be shot, The keen contest, the visitors had to charged with snatching an ear rapid development of the retire defeated by 5 goals to 3. The necessity of taking pro-
ring at the junction of Fyfe and mainland is driving the birds Both sides were out to win. Shanghai Streets. He put in a farther and farther back, and old The visiting team came with s tective steps cannot be denied.
FINE FOR CRUELTY.
spirited defence the substance haunts
used to yield grest hockey reputation from the The Chinese Maritime Customs
of which waa that being prolific bags are now deserted. North, but it has to be granted Before Mr. EW. Hamilton. at
a honourable man be under "foreign supervision. the police Court this morning, a
would The number of sportsmen is that their men were not in the Got stoop to stealing from increasing, but the birds are not. best of training after being five and as the revenues therefrom man was fined $2 per cat forever. woman. and that it was un. And in consequence it is becoming days at sea. The Rifles as
for export are hypothecated against foreign crowding cats
reasonable to suspect him of such a frequent sight to see sportsmeni.
wore .the firstto loans. It is obviously clear that Canton. He was arrested on the offence when the sun was coming back with empty bags, or score, but Captain Dods soon equalised for the Grenadiem; and whart as he was going aboard the bright and cast its light from a with very few birds. the Powers have a right to takejas. Kwangtung by a Chinese clear sky.". Whatever. this These and other remarks were at half time the score stood at all needful measures to protect constable (No. 101) and had seven panegyric may mean. his Worship made by Dr. S. C. Ho in his capa- two-all, the bondholders' interests. No fully-grown cate in one basket decided on a conviction and sent-city as Chairman of the newly- During the second half the individual provinces or groups ofjanother. The total fine came to
and eleven half grown kittens in enced accused to eight months formed Hongkong Sportsmen's home side had the best of the provinces have the least right to $36. interfere with the Customs collec-
The cass and kittens were tions, which represent national. handed over to Inspector Fisher, revenue and must be remitted to magistrate.
of the S.P.C.S.. by order of the Peking, where, after the dae obligations to the Powers have been met, the surplus is released for the
in honour of members of the staffing of game during the breeding use of the Central
who fell in the war; a portrait of season do not go far enough, played a useful game, and their Government. We can well un-
the Res. J. H. Johnston, the new says Dr. Ho. What is required right back and wing halves were derstand Dr. Sun's anxiety to
Union Church'minister for Kow- is the laying out of several large conspicuous in the second period. The outstanding player was lay hands on this very consider
preserves, and stocking these loon; a picture of the new British with birds brought down for Lient. Maude of the 2,55th Lieut. able revenue, but the fact re- This match will be played at run on the Calcutta-Hongkong-Natives in the New Ferritories Riles were the faster team, but India steames Taima, which is to breeding purposes from Shanghai. Roberts also played well The mains that neither be nor his Sonkun Valley on Saturday Japan service: as well as photo-have been known to trap game to the Grenadiers played better Government has any rightful represent the Indians: .el by the Engineering and Construc reason, as well as the rapid on- at 2.15 p.m. The following will graphs of tests being carried out
a considerable extent, for which hockey... Arulli (Capt) S.H. Ismail, U.M. tion
Both battalions had many sup- Company Umar. 0. Ismail, J. Curreem, Queen's Theatre and to the pilling it is believed that the measure the Pipe Band of the Grenadiers croachment of developed lands, porters among the spectators, and During his latest stay in Can-A.fl. Madar, S.D. Ismail. SA. of the Peninsula Hotel in Kow- suggested will alone have the was a much-appreciated adjunct, ton, Dr. Sun has found the Ismail, N.B. Kitchell. A.K. Minnu loon." greatest of difficulty in securing and A.H. Rumjahn.
claim to it...
Funds with which to pay the. military and carry DU his Government. He has resorted
to all manner of meADS, CON- stitutional and otherwise,
revenue.
It seems
to
FRIENDLY CRICKET.
̄L.R.C." v. EAST SURREY REGT.
#
F •
LEAGUE CRICKET.
The following will represent
hard labour.
Association, which met last week. game. Dods soon scored with a hot To a Telegraph representative, Dr shot, and the Grenadiers follow- Our Picture Page to-morrow of the measures which it is pro- King scoring "two more goals
Ho yesterday communicated someted up this lead by Newton will include two photographs of the French Admiral landing and Posed to take. As a first step the They were unfortunate in just inspecting the guard of honour a Government will be approached missing another point when the picture of the tablet erected is for its views in regard to the ball hit the goalpost. The Rifler Messrs. Jardine. Matheson and The present restrictions on shoot-before the whistle blew for time. marking out of game preserves managed to score a further goal. Company's premises in Shanghai
For the Grenadiers, Capt. Doda
the now
MACAO FOOTBALL.
on
effect of preserving game from to the occasion. The 2:25th. total extinction In the New Coke's Rifles leave this afternoon, Territories.
and will disembark at Karachi.
In the opinion of Dr. Ho and TO-DAY'S GAMES other sportsmen of the Colony, An Army Officers hockey eleven pheasants are not adapted to be will play against the Submarines expected in great numbers.in the on the U.S.B.C. ground this New Territories as owing to the afternoon.
FOR RELIEF FUND. raise money. but up to the the Indian Recreation Club 2nd We are informed that on the lack of the particular food they SHIELD CONTEST. present he has had the good XI in their League match against invitation of the Committee of require, they rapidly die oat, and On Monday next, the Sub- sense not to touch the Customs the Hongkong Cricket Club 2nd the Macao Japanese Earthquake the species of game that could marines will meet HMS. that his XI on the latter's ground on Relief Fund, the Club do Recreio with best results be bred here are amar and Small Ships on the position has latterly become Samy, Sirdar Khan, E.A Moos morrow to play a friendly match a number of these brought down Services Hockey Shield contest.
Saturday: D. Rumjahr, A.H.M. football team will leave here to partridges. It is proposed to have SRC ground in the United such that he was prepared to deen, O. Ramjahn, H.D. Runjabn, with the Macao team from the North for breeding pur- contemplate this step as a finxi F.Mel Arcalli, M.P.Madar, Y.Anday noming in aid of poes when the status of the new
fund. Wahab, LHassan & A. Kitchall. tha
The following Association has obtained recog resort. The Powers have nOW
"A COURBET FOR MELBOU will represent the Club de nition from the Government, Gustave Cou made it plain to him that they
Recreio M, Silva, H. Práta, Included in the new association painted on the No will not permit any such action.
P. Xavier, A. Carvalho, A. A are some well-known sportsmen about elity They have given, hím, latitude
To-day's thought: The stat Remedios, H. C. Remedios, A. and residents of the Colony, these purchased by Mr F istice of infanticide among Chin Cunha, D. Xavier, W. Ogley, D. including besides the Chairman, under the term of enough in the past, particularly ese perambulator, manufacturers Alves, L. Rocha, Reserves Dr. Kew Dr. Law Meters. Ho Bequest Pichhe Natioj in regard to the Salt Revenue, are extremely low."
G. Osmund and A. A. Botelho, Wang, E. Ezra and B.M-L Boures.] of Victona, Malhoan
A GREAT THOUGHT.