WIMBLEDON TENNIS."
SUZANNE OVERWHELMS MISS MCKANE,
Joan Fry in the Final.
London, July 1.
The glorious weather experienced
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Dated 1st July, 1925." HONGKONG TELEPHONE CO. LIMITED
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der Hooper censed on the 30th June, 1925. Mr. George Gwinnett Noble Tinson has this day been admitted. a partner in our Firm which will be carried on as heretofore under. the style or firm name of Johnson: Stokes & Master. JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER.
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In view of the prominence re- HOUSE OF LORDS DEBATE.
cently given to the staff of the To have sailed down from Shang-
Canton Christian College through. London, July 1
the publication of its opinions on The following promotions linvp hal to Hongkong in a 30-foot boat
to have weathered strong In the House of Lords, replying the Shamoon shooting incident, it beon made by the Admiralty to and
winds and ligh
the to Lord Thomson, Lord Stanhope is interesting to note that several. scass date 30th June, 1925-
Commanders promoted to. Cap-hchievement of two visitors in port, said the Government were still days before that affair the whole tina-HRH The Duke of York, Capt. Otto Prahl and Mr. Emil considering the scale of develop of the foreign staff saw fit to ex- No press themselves in sympathy with KO, GO.V.O, Wilfred N. Custance, Euler, whose small craft is now ment of the Singapore, base. Henry Clive Rawlings, D.S.Olying at anchor off the Praya East decision had yet been reached with the Chinese in connection with the at Wimbledon for the past Tow Renneth DW. Macpherson, Edward flying the German flag. These two regard to the graving dock, but agitation for go-called equal treat days continued and there was AB Cloete, Arthur J. Landon, Roadventurers are attempting a round provision had been made for prell-ment of China in international. measures-for example, dealings. On the question of the queue lined up outside the ground ginald V. Holt, DSO, MY.O., the-world journey in a ship's life minary
of a foreign-controlled at seven o'clock. The ground ffarold G.O. Franklin, Malcolm TJ. boat and arrived in part two days borings to discover the depth of wisdom
D.S.O., Patrick brillant spectacle, Maxwell-Scott,
ago, having left Shangha! on June various strata, in connection with educational institution meddling prosented a
7th..
which previous borings showed in political matters, we will say multi-coloured parasols, gay sum- Macnamara, Leonard F. Potter.
Lieutenant Commandors to Com mer toilettes, making a picturesquej
In a conversation today with a there was sultable granite founda-nothing; that is purely the Col- scene. Five shilling tickets were mandora-John M. Porter, John N.Telegraph representative, Capt. tion at no very great depth. Anti-lege's own affair. But to one being sold outside the ground for Pelly, Basil O. Bell-Salter, Robert Prahl said that he was formerly a malarial work was also being dealt passage in the letter under notice
G. Duke, Colin S. Thomson, Irving thirty, shillings.
With two Ladies' Open Singles ML Palmer, D.B.C, Neville D.B. ship's officer on the s.. Halpin and with immediately. The graving we would direct attention.
was in command of the expedition dock and floating dock were not donia with the recent events in D.S.C., Charles N.E semi-finals in which French and Taylor, English ladies were apposed, it was Carroy, Alexander B. Greig, D.SC., He had put all his savings into the alternative proposals, but supple Shanghai, and reads: "We are Admiralty experts wore not competent at this...present a ladies' day, and the centre-court Hugh AC. Dick, James F. Paget, venture, buying and fitting out the was packed to its utmost capacity. Arthur R. Halfhide, Henry boat in Shanghai. With two com- of opinion, it would probably be juncture, and with the information H.M. The Queen Phillips, Arthur K. Gibson, Ronald panions (one of whom left the boat cheaper to buy a new dock than at our disposal; to pass judgment by 1.45 p.m. arrived just before the start of the W. Blacklock, D.8.0. Cyril G.D. at Swatow) he sot out from Shang-to enlarge the commercial dock, and assign responsibility for these Coltrart, Charles People, D.S.C., hai on June 7th, and made a fair The use of one of the commercial particular actions; we were not
Our only regrot Lenglen-McKare match.
Oliver Bovir, John S. Hammill run the first day. That night the docks by the Admiralty, would present and we do not know the Malle, Suzanne Lenglen defeated
Ivan W. Whitehorn.
wind got up strong and the main-
deprive commercial shipping of its full facts." Miss Miss K. McKane 6-0, 6-0.
can community of this Colony is Engineer Commanders promoted sail was split. The beat was then use, and on the ground of economy and it is one shared by the Ameri- McKane played just as well as the to Engineer Captains. Arthur L. allowed to drift until daylight, it was advisable to have the float that like attitude was not adopt- four ing duck and the graving dock neared before the College staff pre- French champion permitted her. Picton, Ernest G. Bartlett, George when they anchored in For the greater part she was out- Preece, Jesse H. Harrison, George fathoms of water with a high sen each other. The original estimate sumed to apportion blame for the ranning. Having repaired the classed and Suzanne often caught W. Philips, Thompson Gurnell. her on the wrong foot.
Engineer Lieutenant Comman mainsail, they attempted to weigh proposed only one floating dock, one Shameen affair. The fact is that |
amount of buildings.
knew nothing from first-hand ob aders to Engineer Commanders.anchor. The rope broke, however, graving dock and the minimum the staff in this particular case Mdile. Lenglen, who wore
With regard to workshops, etc,servation of what actually occur- flame-coloured bandenu, was at the Sydney E. Main, Frank Jaques, and anchor and chain were lost. height of her form and the essence Arthur E. S. Seccombe, Roland P. With a moderate N.E. wind and Lord Stanhope said it would be aired; it based its judgment on
Was comparatively very minor establish- hearsay, evidence. of grace.. She was more speedy Dalton, Stanley Hocken, Alfred C. fine weather, good progress
The best day's run and more agile than her opponent, Bray, Cecil J. Meggs, Edward 5 later made.
We beg. to announce that our seat... ably costly; therefore the Govern- foreign witnesses of the incident: and her coming up to the net was Blight, Cecil J. G. Mackenzio, Stuart was 145 miles. Everything wentment, but such works were invari- taken to gather information from the signal for the end of a rally Robins, Henry W. Ascott, Charles well until the 15th, when their post-ment were re-examining the whole before expressing a definite opin- Depot and Branches will be open vith a spectacular kill,
W. Lambert, Brain, J. H. Wilkin- tion was 24.40 N., 119.22 E. A question of how far it was possible ion on the issue, we doubt wheat the
strong north-east wind got up and
to reduce the original estimate, It ther the letter on the Shameen WEDNESDAY, 1st JÚLY:- The new British lady star, Miss Joan Fry, qualified to meet Mdile.
of Enginee. the gaff boom and sall boom broke,.
estimate the whole cost of the base; light of day. Suzanne Lenglen in the final by Lieutenant Commandera will be They also had the misfortune to was quito Impossible at present to affair would ever have seen the
lose the services of the only re barracks, defences, etc., as the Gov. defeating Madame Billout 6-2, 4-6, issued later.
Surgeon Commander to Surgeon liable timepiece on board, owing to ernment were still considering the 6-8. The nineteen-year old British wonder made her first appearance Captain Willians W. Keir, C.M.G., its becoming out of order. After whole scheme, The plans had beer drifting for some time, the wind considered by the General Staffs pa the centre court and she was M.B.
Paymaster Commander to Pay-moderated, the broken booms were of the three Services who were on accorded a tremendous ovation en taking the first four games of the master Captain.-Edward F. Mur- temporarily fixed up and fine sait very close touch on this question. first set, Miss Fry kept a Ane ray, John, Dickinson Holms, C.B.E.,ng conditions prevalled, Swatow
Lowell, Massachusetts July 1- length, whilst Madame Billout was Charles E. Lynes, C.M.G., Robert was made on June 19th. On June Full consideration would be given not only finding the net but A. Jinkin (To date 1st July).
23rd. the remaining two men set to the question of air defence and
Itake a considerable time. As regards defeated Eugene Foss, Democrat, frequently double-faulted. The Captain Malcolm R. J. Maxwell-out from Swatow and enjoyed fine every other point This would take Mistress Edith Rogers, Republican, After pay Lord Thomson's references to the for the seat in Congress which be- second was characterised by good Scott, D.S.O., is serving is II.M.S. north-easterly winds.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN rallies and Miss Fry led at 3-1. Tarantula as Senior Naval Officer, sing Breaker Point the winds be effect of the base on opinion in came vacant owing to the death of only to seu the Frenchwoman West River, and is at present in came stronger and it was necessary Japán, Lord Stanhope emphasise her husband. Reuter'a American that the business and goodwill of "Queen's Dispensary" owned by the square at 3-8, and take the set by command of the British forges at to reef in the sails. On the 26th.
undersigned has this day been sold bringing off a series of amazingly Canton. He has performed con- the wind weat round to the south that apart from the question of the Service.
to Messrs. C. W. Handley & Co., accurate shots to the side-lines, spicuous services during his period east and condition became very naval base and the storage of all The generous gift of
and that the undersigned will not essential.
With reference to the offer of Mdme. Billout played to Miss Fry's of command on the West River bad. It was the same "blow" fuel, the defence of Singapore was
be responsible for any debts or backhand at the commencement of and previous to this served with Hongkong experienced from the
other liabilities incurred in the new shares dated the 15th May, ditional and there would be no the third, but found it most sound. distinction in Australia under Vice- typhoon which passed south of the $250,000 by Hongkong was uncon
Colony. There were very high Thereafter both concentrated on Admiral Sir Allen Everett.
As the "Empress of Canada" will of the "Queen's Dispensary" 1025, (made to existing share- holders of the Company) by the after the 30th June, 1925. base-line play and the British
Captain Henry C Rawlings, seas, strong winds and plenty of question of repayment.
All Creditors of the "Queen's terms of which the sum of $7.50 per player's superior speed gained her D.S.O, was recently at Hongkong rain. Some of the rigging broke
in command of II.M.S. Pegasus. and the temporary repairs to the tal question which he had never return from Manila on Monday, the a well-deserved victory.
ara Dept. the Steward's
in their accounts to the undersign-June, 1925, and the sum of $5 on ary was whother In the fourth round of the Open Captain Edward B. Clects was boom failed to hold. The small heard answered by opponents of the 6th July, 1925, applicants for work Dispensary" are requested to sond share was to be paid on the 30th conceivable than requested to leave their names and ed for payment at No. 22, Des the 30th September, 1925, the Doubles, the Italo-Hungarian com-Senior Naval Officer, West River, craft drifted between Single Island se
with the Catering Voeux Road, (old P. & 0. Building) directors have decided (in view of bination, De Morpurgo and De before Captain M. Maxwell-Scott, and Akong Rock, and in the shelter economy was
the present condition of affairs) to here provided, the sail was fixed up spending vast sums on our Fleet addresses Kehrling, caused a sensation, by D.S.O.
Customers are kindig requested to extend these dates. N. E and a course was set for Mirs Bar. and yet not spending an additional Superintendent, so that if their defeating J. O. Anderson and R. Commander Charles
He located without delay.
settle their accounts to 30th June, was British possessions needed it. Lycett 5-7, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 6-3. The Currey and Commander B. Greig, At this juncture, however, some suma to make it available, wherever services are required, they may be on or before the 31st July, 1925.
sighted and it
1025, at the above mentioned ad- unaccountable downfall of the D.S.C., both served recently in junks were
dress. Cheque being made payable latter pair was responsible for H.M.S. Titania, the former as deemed advisable to follow them, asked how anyone could think that of the Singapore menaced Japan and yet
to "Harper & Co., Ltd." much comment. They went to Torpedo Lieutenant Commander trusting to the sea-sense
Unknown islands were not simultaneously think Japan pieces after the third, the victory and the latter in command of a Chinese.
passed (later found to be the menaced Australia, or believe it of the Continentals being largely submarine.
As regards shareholders who take that of De Morpurgo, who served Commander Ronald W. Black-Ninepin group) and the junks were. was impossible that Japan could
advantage of these extended times with brilliant effect throughout. lock, D.S.C., has served for the eventually followed into Saikung attack Australia without not also:
of harbour, where the small boat was believing you could not attack her CONSIGNEE NOTICES.
the new shares allotted to them will Both, however, fought every point, past two years in command
rank for dividend as from the Ist 'N. Y. K. LINE. and when Anderson developed a H.M.S. Marazion, and was relieved safely anchored. Three days were from Singapore, the distances being
October, 1925, in respect of half tendency to under-hit and Lycett's last week by Commander Cyell spent in Saikung whilst waiting practically the same. There was n
(NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.)
the nominal value thereof and as been for the weather to clear and whilst vast military force in Japan, but volleying weakened, De Morpurgo G.B. Coltart who has also
frin the 1st January, 1926, in res- repairing the salt and rigging. On there was no question of there!
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. and De Kehrling found their task promoted this half year. comparatively easy.
Commander Ivan W. White Monday the journey Into Hongkong ever being a military force at
There are abundant supplies of pect of the full nominal value
thereof. Borotra and Lacoste progressed horn,, who has received very early was made, anchor being dropped in Singapore of menacing the strength
Any shareholder who makes pay by promotion, is serving in command Wanchal, off the Seamen's Institute, either of Japan or any other Power FROM EUROPE AND STRAITS. Firewood on sale in the Colony, and into the semi-final stage
The force there would only be used
these are at present being ement prior to the due date will be plenished through normal chan-allowed interest at 7% per annum eliminating the Britishers, "Hunt of H.M.S. Cockchafer, and was in at 10 o'clock at night.
Capt. Prabl said that several defensively. Lord Balfour elabora- The Steamship and Berger, in three straight sets. command at the time of the inci-
days would be spent here in refitted his old argument that the best' The British combination put up a dent at Wanshien last year.
For the benefit of those members on the amount paid by him from Engineer Commander S. Hocken ting the boat before setting sail for way to assure peace was, to be having arrived from the above good fight, but lost 6-3, 6-3, 6-1,'
5.Manila. Given finc conditions prepared for war, although he ports on the 28th June, 1925, Con- of the public who in ordinary times the date of payment until the due "Borotra and. Lacoste meet De and Engineer Commander Morpurgo and De Kehrling in the Robins, whose names also appear they could make Manila in six days. was most inclined to believe we signees of cargo are hereby inform-purchase (Firewood through their in the list have served at Hong. They then intended going on to were at the beginning of a greated that their Goods are being land-servants or Compradores, it is ed and placed at their risk in the hereby notified that ample stocks In the third round, Hennessey kong Dockyard during the last Macassar and the Celebes, later peace era.
The discussion then terminated. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and are available from the dealers in:- and Casey beat Barclay and Crole two years and left for England making either Australia or Java.
Godown Company's Godowns' at HONGKONG:- The during the last month.
Their plans beyond that stage had-Reuter. Rees 8-10, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4.
Kowloon, except steel iron and some Engineer Commander Charles not yet been evolved. American pair won on their burri-
Every day there are more and small quantity of general cargo cane services, though their weak-W. Lambert also promoted from
he still hold that the
more strikers, trickling back to their which are over-carried to Shanghai nesses in other departments were Engineer Lieutenant Commander does very apparent. Hennessey was, is at present serving in H.M.S. "nationals" among whom he has employment, and it appeare that and Kobe and stored there owing to now learnt that the American erratic and wasted many
"forces" were not represented fired any are really "fed up" with the landed and stored there owing to strike and desire to resume work the present strikes, at the risk and shots, finding the net and driving
an unarmed procession of
as before It would seem that this expense of the shippers, consignees, outside. Barclay played with rock-
If Mr. harmless schoolboys? like steadiness and he varied his
The delivery of the goods landed. Graybill accepts the statement of Proven how low of the strikers want and/or owner of the goods.
jed to go out, and how many wore ervice puzzlingly. Crole Rees was
the British Consul-General, sure- scared into the act We heard two here may be obtained from the nconsistent overhead though often
Sir, Mr. H. E. Graybill--aly some expression of explanation, weeks ago of the lurid threats that aforesaid godowns.
Goods not cleared by the 6th July, brought off spectacular shots. Borotra and Malle. Lenglen member of the Canton Christian not to say apology, is called for. were put forward as means of in- entered the semi-final of the Mixed College Staff-in his letter to Mr. If he still thinks that the state timidation So it can be presumed 1925, will be subject to rent.
Damaged packages must be left Doubles by eliminating the holdera Baxter which is published in the ment on which the Resolutions that, having found that none of the in the easiest fashion. J. E. GI- South China Morning Post of this of the American Staff wore based dread ovente have come to pass, in the Godowns for examination bert and Miss K. McKane did not morning states that the Resolu- is the correct one, surely the least some of the deluded ones are ro- by the Consignee's and the Co.'s succeed in exteriing the French tions, passed by the Americans at that he and his co-signatories who turning to sanity and to thoir om representatives on any Tuesdays combination. Borotra played mar- the "Canton Christian College" have come to Hongkong can do is ployment. However, they are not and Fridays, at 2.30 pm, within All claims must be presented vellous tennis and over-shadowed and published in the papers as to remove themselves immediately all being received with open arms the free storage Period. Malle. Lenglen,
His speed and such, were those of the American from the Colony of one of the No doubt a number of harassed ent- terrific smashes at the net proved Staff, drawn up and passed, just Powers whose action they still plorers are only too glad to have within ten days of the steamer's a great asset and he passed in after Mr. Baxter had left the persist in describing as one of their servants back-and this parti-arrival here, after which date they
cularly applies to domestic helpers can not be recognized.es grounds, on the morning of "wanton brutality"! almost impossible positions. They Wednesday, the 24th June, 1926.-
Some of the signatories of the but in many cases it is possible to No claims will be admitted after
are at this moment pick and choose, and we are glad the goods have left the Godowns. won 6-1, 6-2.
In his repudiation Mr. Baxter Resolutions
No Fire Insurance has been ef De Morpurgo and Miss Ryan made a point of the fact that on enjoying not only the unfety of to noto a definite tendency to co-
fected. defeated Spenco and Miss Colyer the night of the 23rd-24th June Hongkong but the hospitality of operate in laying down the tormo in the third round, 6-4, 7-5. The
those members of the Counell who Hongkong Institutions and indivion which atrikera will bo ro-cugag-
What is the attitude of od That they require to be taught. Regarding the over-carried cargo, Italian's". corvice was again the were at the College were unable to duals. dominating factor-Reuter.
get into touch with the Shumeen, the "Canton Christian College" they cannot mix politics and our no Insurance has been effected.... and thus to get any statement of Staff towards their British hosts? ployment with impunity, and that All concerned are requested to PEAK: the facts either from the British, If they are friends let them ex their loron should be a defnits and take necessary steps in the matter. The rush of strikers to Canton or the American, Consul-General. plain their position; If they are final one, cannot be gainsald. There Any further particulare may be seems to have ended, for the rall- But Mr. Graybill writes from enemies, their refuge should be should be no vacillation, at a time obtained by personal enquiry at
like this The foreign community has this offleo. way authorities report that there Hongkong and his letter is dated elsewhere.Yours falthfully,
"got down to it", and is prepared P. H. HOLYOAK. is a marked falling off in the num-the 27th June. Is Mr. Graybill her travelling,
still ignorant of the facts, or: "Hongkong, July 1st, 1925.
semi-final,
very
Hawkins.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Canton Christian College.
on
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to ses: the business through
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Steamships, Limited. Hongkong, July 1, 1925.
"KATORI MARU"
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Hongkong, July 1, 1925.
For and on behalf of Harper & Company, Limited, G. HARPER,. Managing Director." Hongkong, June 30, 1925,
cels.
NOTICE
Kuen Yuen Street West. Aberdeen Street. "Gage Street. Peel Street. Graham Street, Cochrane Street, Hollywood. Road. Tung Street. Sai Street." Possession Street. Po Yan Street, Ko Sing Street. -Chun San Street East, KOWLOON-
He Pak Street, Sham Shui Poo.. Kee Lung Street, Mongkok.: Reclamation Street, Yaumati. Yat Tak Street, Kowloon City
district.
Kat Tals Street, Kowloon City
district.
Sai Kung Street, Kowloon City
district. Bulkley Street, Kowloon City
district.
The date for payment of the first instalment of $7.50 per share is accordingly extended until the 80th September, 1925, and the date for payment of the second Instalment until the 81st December, 1925,
date.
This notice will not affect those shareholders who make payment on the original dates ie, as regards. the first instalment on the 30th June, and as regards the second instalment on the 80th September The shares to be allotted to them. will in accordance with the original terms of the offer ranks for divl dend on one half the nominal value as from the 1st July, 1925, and on the full nominal value as from the 1st October, 1925.
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By Order of the Board, ***. J. H. TAGGART,
Managing Director. Hongkong, June 30, 1025,
QUEEN'S DISPENSARY
The above will remove to new premises No. 22, Des Voeux Road Central (The Old P.&O. Build- ing next to Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co), on Monday the 29th inst..
C. W. HANDLEY & CO. Hongkong, Jund 29, 1925.
NOTICE.
Steamship
38. EGREMONT CASTLE" Louding, for Manila, Boston, New York Balls from Hongkong on July
Woo Sung Street, Tsimtan-tsul. Cheung Chare and Tat WooThe Cheung districts near Naval Depot. Arrangements are being made for 3. 1925.
supplies at the Peak Food Depot.
Food Controller.
N. L. SMITII,
Hongkong, July 1, 1925,
BIRTH. ANDERSON.On 1st of July, 1925, to the wife of Charles Graham Anderson, & 4o7.