14.
HOTELS.
THE
HONGKONG.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTEL: PEAK HOTEL, Telegraphic Address: “KREMLIN, HONGKONG.”
AND
SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL; PALACE HOTEL; KALEE HOTEL; MAJESTIC HOTEL. Telegraphic Address: "CENTRAL, SHANGHAL” :
HOTELS,
LIMITED.
In association with the Grand Hotel Des Wagons Lits, Peking.
KOWLOON HOTEL.
THE
PREMIER HOTEL KOWLOON.
First Class Billard-Room & Baloon Bar. " Electric Lift and Telephone to sach Floor.
Tol. K.608 and K.600, Cable addres KOWLOTEL, Hongkong. Under the Personal Supervision and Management of
FRANK L. COOKE, Proprietor.
KING
EDWARD HOTEL.
CENTRAL LOCATION
ELECTRIC LIFTS AND LIGHTING, TELEPHONE ON EACH FLOOR, HOTEL LAUNCH MEETS ALL STEAMERS
Telographic Address "Victoria"
Tul. Central 373.
J. WITCHELL,
Manager.
THE EUROPE HOTEL.
SINGAPORE.
FOR
COMFORT-FOOD-MUSIC-DANCING
Terms: A la carta or Inclusive.
The after-dinner dances are held ovary Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Telophones in every room.
The Europe Orohestra. plays nightly during Dinner, and for Tiffin on Saturdays. GRILL: ROOM
Telograms "Europe Singapore".
Telephone 2740.
ARTHUR B. ODELL, Managing Director.
QUEEN'S THEATRE
TO-DAY ONLY at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15
LILLIAN
GISH
in her greatest and latest triumph
"The White Sister"
In Eleven Sumptuous Parts,
TO-MORROW at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.
LUCILLE ANDERSON
LATEST
in
IMPURE FOOD.
DANGER SIGNALS HAULED DOWN.
Cleanliness Wanted.
Nation's Food Exhibition, Olympis, on Preservativos, in Food."
THURSDAY, JUNE 4,
THE GOVERNOR'S
DEPARTURE.
FOREIGN COMMUNITY'S ADDRESS.
In conasotion with the forth coming doparturo of H.E the Governor (Sir Edward Stubbs, K.O.M.G.) nothing is yet locally known rogarding tho identity of his successor or of Sir Edward's "The use of preservatives is
next appointment. particularly objectionable because A Telegraph representative has it is equivalent to taking down the bean-informed that no intimation dangor eignal without removing the danger," said Dr. James of any kind has as yet been received from the Colonial Office, Fenton, lesturing recently at the the only definite information be
ing that Sir Edward will depart from the Colony for Home at the ond of this month.
Meanwhile the Hongkong Gen- Unfortunately, he added, boric aoid in prepared meat foods, such eral Chamber of Commeros has as sausage, potted meat pastes, correctly interpreted the wishes brawn, and so on, will prevent of the community by drawing up the growth of germs which cause an address to be presented to Sir ordinary putrefaction, but does Edward prior to his departure, not inhibit the growth of those and opportunity will be provided dangerous gorms which cause during the forthcoming few days ptomaine poisoning. Prepared for members of the general public meats containing boric acid may to sign the slips which will accom- appear wholesome, to the con-pany the address. The address is sumer, yet be capable of produc-in old: English script with carved ing fatal results, whereas in the blackwood covers, silver binding absence of preservative evidence and monogram. It is a very of putrafaction would be readily bandeome gift and the text is detected and the foodstuff expressive of the esteem and respect in which His Excellency rejected.
is hold by the general foreign It had been shown in medical community. The address and practice that the administration silk embroidered scroll which is of thirty grains of boric acid per to be presented to Sir Edward by day would give dyspepsis, the Chinese community will be beadache, abdominal discomfort formally presented at a function.to and depression. Yet it be bold prior to His Excellency's was not difficult to deviso à diet departure. A further Chinese for one day which contained as tribute will tako the form of a much as forty grains of boric panelled screen. acid.
1925
members of the British and For olga Communities of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependen olos avail ourselves of the opportunity presented by Your Excellency's approaching depart- ure for England to express in this manner the sentiments and respect".we of osteom ontertain for your character and administrative abilities through- out the period of nearly six years which has elapsed since we assembled to prosent the Address of Greeting on your arrival as Governor, a period which has had its moments of grave anxiety, but you have uphold the dignity of your high office and promoted the peace, harmony and unity of the many olements which compriso this community. OP BRAN
The many complex problems resulting from the rapid growth of the Colony have boon faced with a firmness, fairness and foresight, which have won the approbation of all classes.
Your Governance will long be remembered for its breadth and vision and the progress made in the transfer of military lande, în Port and Harbour development, in water supply schemes, in Im. proved means of communication and in town planning. It will be remembered also for the measures! taken to suppress piracy, and for the manner in which the scales of justice were held evenly against the conflicting interests of land- lords and tenants during a period of anprecedented expansion in the population."
Our good wishes attend your Excellency and Lady Stubba, whose personal charm and enthu- Aiasm for all good causes that lav within her sphere in the] Colony have won the hearts of every class.
TEXT OF ADDRESS. DANGEROUS PRESERVATIVE. The following is the text of the We look forward to your con- address from the foreign com-tinuing and completing a long! Formalin, or forma dehyde, was munity -
careor of public usefulness and probably the most dangerous of To H. E. Sir Reginald Edward distinction in the service of His all food preservatives in use at Stubbs, Knight Commander of the Majesty which will always bo the present time. Producers of Mnet Distinguished Order of St. followed with the keenest interest meat in some countries wished to Misbael and St. George, Governor in this Colony. treat beef with it, and he hoped and Commander-in-Chief of the Ws how that you will convey that footstuffs treated with this Colony of Hongkong and its De-to Lady Stubbs our warmest powerful drug would be refused pondencies and Vice-Admiral of greetings and we desire to convey admission to this country. Cop the same:
to you our sincerest winbos. for per sulphate used as a colouring Your". Excellency - Wo the happiness and prosperity in the agent in finned peas, beans, signatories of this address being future. spinach, and gherkins was class- ed in the British Pharmacopea as an irritéat poison. Other harmful drugs were aniline dres used for colouring aweets and confec- tionery,
The lecturer described the affect that public opinion had had on the milk trade, with the result that preservatives are not now used in milk. It was therefore justifiable to think that it should be possible to oliminate preserva- tives in other articles of food which did not deteriorate so
It should bo rapidly.
pos- sible to sell butter, cream, and sausages without pre- servatives. A serious form of adulteration was the presence of borio sold in confectionary, maderia.cakes, sultana.cakas.and particularly sponge cakes, which were used for invalids.
T/T.... Doxand.
3 dis
- 3 d/s. 4 mja.
EXCHANGE.
Opening Rate: closing Rate on Fane 1.)
SELLING
T/T. Shanghai...
2/31 2/3.5/15
30 d. San Francisco and Naw
4 w/. Macke
York .....
563
Nom.
4 m/s, France
..11.75
6 m/s. Franos
..11.95
Demand, Germany
Demand, New York
Nom.
T/T. Kombay
1514
Demand,
T/T Japan
T/T. India
.161
Demand, India
T/T. San Francisco and New
Yark...
... 651
T/T. Java...
..135
T/T. Mark
... Nom.
Dal
T/T. Singapore
T/T. Francs
Demand, Paris .....
4 m/s, L/C
4 m/s. D/P 6.m/s. L/C
BUYING.
...11.15.
2/4.5/15 2/4.7/16/ ... 2/4
Bombay-
TIT. Calontta
Demand, Calcutta
Yokohama On Yoko Manila
Singapore Batavia
On Saigon On Bangkok... Sovereign
Gold leaf per Taol Bay Silver, ready
forward...
Bank of England rates Now York/London
SUBSIDIARY COINS
30 d/s. Sydney and Melbourne 2/41
"Many good firme," he con- tinued, "do not use preservativos now. The alternatives to pre servatives are cleanliness, im- proved methods of storage and transport of food by rail, road, and water, use of refrigerators and cool air storage. If a madman were seen in the street with a razor in his hand, the public would not be satisfied if the police waited until he had cut some notice. one's throat before putting him under control. Why should the public complacently watch the insidious adulteration of their
DANCES & COMEDY food supplies and expect Parlia
also
RICHARD BARTHELMESS
"SONNY
A Fist National Picture in 7 parts.
WEATHER REPORT.
ment to defer taking action until there is conclusive evidence that the poople of this country are being seriously injured ↑ "
PASSENGERS ARRIVED,
Por B.. Tanda.--Mr. & Mra
Hongkong 60 cents pieces @
Canton sub, coins
Gold leaf
的
Hongkong June 4 1075.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
135 Nom. ...Nom.
in B2+ *B.67 ...47.40 ...31.11/16
.4.95.13/15
?% die. 1% dis 3.1/3% dio.
326.42% dis.
$47.40
The transmission of Ridio talagrams to Swatow is subject to dolay until further
Manila
INWARD MAILS:
Per
.. From.. Canada, U.S.A.. Japan. Shanghai, London vis Canada, London 2nd, May & Europe via Siberia Landon 8th May Japan. ***** Australia & Manila...
Canada, UB.A.,. Shanghai Shanghal
Japan & Shanghai..
Europe via Negapatam (Letters &
Papers London 7th May USA, Honolulu, Japan & Shanghut U.B.A., Honolulu, Japan & Shanghai Australia & Manila..
For
W. H. Overall, Mr. & Mrs. G. O. Shanghai O'Beirne, Mr. H. C. Douglas, Mr. Hoihow & Pakhoi
C. H. Davis, Miss Ludgate, Mr.
R W. Urie, Mrs. E. M. Cock, Straits & Calcntia.
Manila
Mise Maginnity, Miss E. J. Jones, Woibalwol
Miss A, Christiansen, Mr. & Mrs. Swatow, Amoy & Foodkow
E. Park, Mr. & Mra. G. E. Mat-Heihow & Haiphong
Pres, Wilson...
Emp, of Australia'
Hakoraki M....
Afanuza....
Pres.. Jackson Sinklang
Kanchow
Venezia
Pres. Polki. Pres. Lincoln Aratura...
OUTWARD MAILS.
calfe, Mrs. H P. Winslow, Mr.Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, Canada, & Mrs. J. M. Brunton, Mr. F. B. U.8.4. C. & S. America & Europs
San Francisco Bond, Miss E. J. Mackollor, Dr.
FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW.
District,
Forecast. Juno 4d. 11h. 12m.-Pressu e has increased slightly over N. Formosa Channel 8. winds,
light Japan, and decreased slightly
C. E. Paige, Mr. AH Fonwick, Mrs. Gray, Master K. Gray, Mr. alsewhere; it is highest in the South coast of
China botwoon E. and S. E. P. T. Susman, Miss C. Nioh Ison. Pacific to the east of Japan, and
H.K. & Lamooks winds, relatively low over Chine general-
Mr. Mountain, Master V. Moun- ly with a depression over Tong-3 H'kong to Gap moderate;tain, Miss V. Mountain, Mise M.
......cloudy, king.
Hongkong rainfall for the. 24,4 South coast of showery.
hours ending at 10 am to day, 1.16 inch. Total since January 1st, 24 98 inches, against an average of 25.35 inches,
Rook.
China batwoon H.K, & Hainan
0. W. JEFFRIES, Director. Hongkong, Juno 4.
Printed and Published for the Proprietor by Frederick Pores Franklin. at 11, Ice House Street, In the City of Victoria Hongkong
Wilson.
Straits. Coylon, India, Mauritius, E. & S.Africa, Egypt & Europe via Marsailles
Por, B.a. President Wilson-Mr. George L. Brotch, Mr LM. Horas, Mr. C. W, Hart, Mr. RE Humphroys, Mr. S. Hirsch, Mr Manila Australia & New Zealand vis J.P. Thorntun, Mr. W. H. Kornan, Mr. Jose Sunica, Mr.
Jamos Thom, Mr. Jas, Connelly, Mr. S. Frank.
Thursday Is.
Feiy
Due.
4th Jane
Date. Per Memnon ..
Fri., 5 inst., 10.30 à.m.- Dovawongas....Fri, 6 inst, 10 30 à m. Parcola noon. 5 inat., 1 p.m. Exl 5 funk, pm. Fri., 5 inst., 2.30 p.m.. ...Tri.5 inap.m
Fri, 6inat, 5.p.m. Bat., Ginst, Ba.m.
Kamang
Yuensang
Hulchow
Haining
Leorang
Chinhua
Pros, Wilson
Parcela Bil 5 p.m. Sabbinat Registration 845 m.
· Letters -0,30 ́a.m.
(Due San Francisco 30th Jane
& Europe via Siberis.).
(Correspondence specially superscribed
via Biberia only.)
M.
...Sat. 6 inely Registration 0.45 am. Lotters 10.30 a.m (Dao Markelites éth July-14-- Parcel noon, ...But, 6 inst
Registration 1.45 p.m. Letter 2.30pm.
(Duo Thurday Island 21st Junio.)
Bat 6 inst, 3.30 p.m,
THE CORONET
Mary Fickford
"DOROTHY VERNON of HADDON HALL
From the romantic novel by Charles Major
adapted by Waldemar young
A Marshall Neilan Production
Photography by Charles Rother
A Tempest Of Love And Anger Portrayed by Mary Pickford again appearing in a grown-up role-this time as a spitfire girl of eighteen who braves paternal wrath, meets
conspiracy and intrigue, treachery and treason, for love of the youth who holds her heart. Never more beautiful.
TIMES & PRICES
2.30 & 7.15-$100 & 50 cts, 5.15-$1.50 & 89 cts, 9.30-$2 & $1,
TO-DAY till SATURDAY, 5.15 & 9.15
THE YEAR'S GREATEST MYSTERY MELODRAMA
GOLDWYN
presents
"RED LIGHTS"
with
MARIE PREVOST, JOHNNY WALKER, ALICE LAKE, etc.
Lights, Crimson Red Flashing out of nowhere into the lives of a railroad baron and his beautiful daughter. What did they mean in the love affair of Ruth Carson and John Blake? You'll be glad when you see this thrilling picture, because it's one of the most baffling, ingenious and breath-taking mystery melodramas that has come out of the motion picture studios.
TO-DAY till FRIDAY, 2:30 & 7.15 THE LATEST CHINESE SUPER PRODUCTION
REPENTANCE
(PRODUCED BY KEY CO., HONGKONG).
WORLD THEATRE.
THE STAR
TO-DAY till SUNDAY
at 9.15 p.m.
DIRECT FROM ENGLAND, FIRST TIME IN HONGKONG
"JAMES MÉGRATH bas pleasure in announcing
REGINALD SELLECK and CHARLES CHAMIER'S.
LATEST LONDON CRAZE IN;
ENTERTAINMENT
"OUR CABARET
OUR CABARET presenta a repertoire of the latest. Musical Numbers, Burlesques, Original Boonas, Skite and The Absolute Latant. Ideas In
CABARET DANCING
EACH PROGRAMME A REVUE INTIME. EVERY NIGHT A NEW PROGRAMME, YOU MUST MAKE ACQUAINTANCE
WITH
“OUR CABARET”
PRICES
$3, $2 & $1.
BOOKING AT MOUTRIE'S & THE THEAT RE.