Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 17, 1941.
Library, Supreme
Court
Hongkong News of the Week
February 10
Monday
A Page For The Evacuees
offlcer left later for Blas Bay, where he inspected the defences.
Situation At Shayuchung. While rumours are current that the Japanese
Advance from Shumchun are evacuating Shayuchung, the town
At Shumchun the Japanese who oft Mics Bay, most Chinese sources advanced north to attack Jing Wu agree that the Japanese have remain- and Wong Kong also found that the ed there, although their garrison has Chinese strongly entrenched. During been considerably weakened. The the Japanese retreat from places Japanese garrison at Shayuchung is around Ping Wu they destroyed over believed to be only 300, most of them houses and shops in the small having been sent to relieve Tamshui. villages there. At Ping Wu Market, over 80 per cent, of the shops were rellably learned that It is, however,
destroyed. hundreds of Chinese refugees and foading coolles at Shayuchung are Canton-Kowloon railway, is still be- Po Kat, another town along the facing starvation as their food sing held by the Japanese; but the plies from Hongkong have been cul Colony's Shurtcomings. The com- and many were prevented by the Chinese who reuecupled Leelong are
Sunday
February 9
memoration of the nccupation.
fung ferries have not
Hongkong one hundred years ago resumed was, roys "St John's Review," ren-
from leaving. The Hong running.
trieled lo special supplements of the Japanchung and Kwelchung the agers at-Sha Wan near Namtau saw
I wapsipers and to loadlenst talls ever the radio.
rrested
matsheds built by
to
Review Of The Principal
Topics February 9 To Feb. 15
Wednesday
Commerce, one un Law, two from Shayochung, and by day they were Lin Keong in southern Kwangtun be shipped willin
the Churches, and others on Anglo- Chinese usoperation and then remi- niscences of older Chinese gentlemen, A centenary is no subt a time for recording Laicenes, and ignoring
Thursday
February 13
ACTING INSPECTOR RODGERS Another member of the Police Force
Polleo Ofcors Retire. Mr. Itabert who is retiring for a similar reason in Horace Ethelbert Marks, Assistant Acting Inspector Harry Ernest Rudgers. Superintendent of Police (Eastern and He saw service in the last war, and Shuukiwon Division), is shortly leaving Joined the Force on June 20, 1019, the Colony on leave prior to retirement Beriving in Hongkong in August. After on pension after 33 years service with four years' service as a Crown-Ser- the Hongkong Pollee Force,
Rennt, he was promoted Sub-Inspector Born at St Paul's, Rorusgate, Eng Inspector in June last year. In May, In 1929. le was appointed an Acting land, Mr Marks came to Hongkong with 1038, he was commended by the Com- the Buffs (the Royal West Kent Remissioner of Police for capable und giment), and joined the Police on July eficient services
acting as
20,
while
1000, 05 11 constable. He Wa Oficer-in-Charge of Mougkok Police. promoted Lance-Sergeant in 1914. Station. Sub-Inspector in 1920, and Inspector In October, 1925, In November, 1931, e mended for His Excellency the Gov
Inspector Rodgers has been recom- was appointed Examiner of Weights ernor's Commendation, and also for the and Measures, and in February, 1933, Colonial Police Long Service Medal, was appointed Acting Chlef Hispector, SUB-INSPECTOR W. M. ARMITT He attained the substantive rank of
Also retiring on pension is Sub- Chlef Inspector In August of the same Inspector William Matthlas Armitt, who has been a member of the Police Force since Marel, 1921.
year.
failures, and in that respect the talks Counter-attack Chinese troops have will take several more days to Company, when he disclosed that the a keen lawn howler, and has represent-
ests ky.
of
dustry were glad that there was an added Wine veri Stanley are actively engaged in nir
kleall is not a The Colony.
strong feature of
since a wealthy Colony is merely the East River campaign with the men take them as far away
away from
vulgar.
We
have fawdry and nolsy funerals, extravagant displays at weddings, innumerable çabarets and cinemas, horse racing and gambling. luxurious inotor
the ents and on other hand degrading poverly, slums and street sleeping.
We have few, schools, no worthy civic centre, no art gallery, museum or library.
commanders at Po On.
The same Stanley as Cape d'Aguilar.
Tuesday
through
wife.
her beat.
vier
end equssis, building the bodies thou from the Commissioner of Police by 890,000 people at 11,2 gallons per
(vi has been deported, banished or late King George the statue of the about as a result of the wounds he 17-hour supply otherwise.
February 14
Friday
Saturday
February 15
Football Results. Resulta local league and eup football were au follows: First Division
1 Middlesex
Club
2 Eastern
Kowloon
Second Division
3 Royal Navy
Kowloon
4 South China
Club
2
Kwong Wali
Third Division
Shell
Royal Signals R.A.F.
35th R.A. International
Lal Wah Cup Final
2 Civilians
⚫ Postponed.
Quips By "Argus”
With Acknowledgments
Blau make his bow.
Duns are, of course, Dardin-but, Genoa better Navy
Popular song at Home: "win- ́kle No' Come Back Agalo".
I hear that General Gorgonzola will no longer be offensive.
Air Force Miss Berry". But by forcing a draw with the Gun- ners they also Mr Raspberry.
Hemingway should have a good reception here since the recent popularity of "Farewell to Maris".
The Editor belleves that re- porters should have their hearts broken early. Perhaps this is why so many of them marry young.
•
I can foresee tremendous com- petition in future for io' privilego of being official money-changers to the Immigration" Department,
Crime in Hongkong Just now is terrible. I see where_a_man has taken as many as ten wickets bg- longing to the Royal Engineers.
The B. & F. are willing to do some privet pruning. What a pity they couldn't extend their effort and do a bit of cadet cuiling.
capture Po Kat as soon as reinforce- known to be preparing a drive to res
ments arrive from north Kwanglung. Between Friday and Saturday, vil-
After acting as an Assistant Super intendent al Police since May, 1937. Ollier Police officers who are pre-
Sing Tuo many guerilla sus-
Mr Marks was substantiated in the credit on leave at the same time as Royal Scots pects, including some innocent villa killed or wounded being sent
la- fifteen rallway coaches of Japanese
February 12
rank In February, 103,
the retiring members of the Force in- Kwong: Wah Chinese reports allege. Many Namiau, en route to Canton.
In March, 1928, he was awarded the clude Acting Chlet Inspector J. C. S. Police Hongkong's Buses. Cable advice 4th Class Police Mednt for good work Femler and Sub-Inspector J. Orem. After his Excellency the Acting
by transportation
Since the Japanese landing off Bios has been received by the China Motor as Divisional Inspector at Yaumatt, and companies as temporary godowns
Mrs Anderssus Dies. News has been Governor's address, we had four talks
Bay, many Chinese transportation Bus Company that the first two of in Mareli, 1034, received the 3rd Class received In Hongkong that on October port in its various forms, one on suspects were imprisoned by the companies here with offices in Hong the 30 Daimler chassis ordered for alice Medal for long and faithful ser- 13, 1940, at Uddevalla, Sweden, Ella RAQ.C.
were destroyer. Some of the guerilla
kong are now diverting their goods double-decker buses a year ago, will Colonial Police Long Service Medal in wife of Mr H: M. Andersson formerly Kit Chee the Amateur Dramatic Club, une un Japanese at the Walchow Restaurant, to Shuitung, Loting, Yeung Kong
vice. Ite
decorated with the Gudrun Andersson ineo Andreasson), Sing Tao the next three June, 1937, und was given a bar to the of the Chinese Maritime Custuins, pass Middlesex. forced to help the Japanese in re- from where the goods are sent to balance will arrive, two at a time, at
months, and it is expected that the Medal in July, 1839. building the damage highbays near Shitkwan through a more mauntain- monthly intervals.
ed away peacefully after a short - Police During his period of service. Mr ness, at the age of 44. Shayuchung
Marka has had five Home leaves. Be She was well known to many friends. ous route. As goods sent by this
is 54 years of age. This was revealed Gurrus' Success
in China and held in high esteem as by Mr Nga new route go by launches or junks, Shing-kwan, General Manager of the Kowloon Cricket Clubs, Mr Marks is
A popular member of the Police mud faithful friend by those who knew 20th R.A. Chinese sources report that after a they
24th R.A. reach their destination in north Company's $1,000,000 scheme for el both Clubs in the Logic.
Mrs Andersson had been with her 35th R.A. occupied both Tanshu, north of Kvangtung, where large quantities
husband in Samshiu. Macao, Pakhol, A.S.A. were representative. They showed a Blas mos vertin of the Colony's activities Day, and Leelong wizel is along foreign paper, medicines, piece-goods buses on the lower level routes in Te has two sons in England.
running 60-passenger double decker hir Marks will be sailing for Aus Canton and Nanking. The Anderssons H.A.M.C.
trala, where he will join his the Cariton-Kowloon
returned hojne to Sweden in at indicated where its main inter- the Chinese entry into Tamshui the front Hongkong, Over 100 such laun- another year-and-a half or two years.
After railway and motor-car parts are imported Hongkong will thug be delayed for
1035, upon his retirement from the Customs after having completed 31 years' er Arny Javanese troops, numbering about ches and hunks are operating between
INSPECTOR S. SHEPHEARD Some who were more conscious of 1.000 men withdrew to the north. Hongkong, Yeung Kong and Shuf-
The original scheme. Mr Ngan said,
Colony's Water Reserves, While the of fathire especially in social services Tonshut the
Inspector Sidney Shepheard,, who has contents of island reservoirs at the end Prior to the Chinese,
was to get the chassis equipped with heen Divisional fospector (South) shice of January showed on Biercasts over recapture of
turgy. then of suivres in commierer and in-
last week in- Prisaners At Wark. Prisoners at
all-metal bodies from England at a March 1839, cost of £1,720 per chassis and £1,000 Water Poller Station. a nisu proceed reservoira In Kowloon had an appre- with headquarters at those at the corresponding date in 1940, Woo: exome for not making too much of gave them surprisingly strong raid preparations within the prison for the body. But it was later de- ing on leave prior to retirement on ciable decrease. the centenary.
gesistance, which folled the advance, walls, two machines turn out party cided to import the chassis only and pension. He has been in the Police On the island the storage was 1,317:15
When the Japanese first landed at 200-concrete blocks every day for the build the bodies in Ilangkung.
20 years.
million gallons, against 1,397.09 and on Talks on educational work in the Rais Bay Welr original scheine was erection of shelters for the prisoners. tions in Europe, it is difficult to Ing: the lost war, and was in action t
A native of Acton, London, Inspector the Mainland, the figures were 1,572,91 Unfortunately owing to war con- Shepheard saw service in France dur and 2.207.31. Colony, on the voluntary organiza in occupy Tamshui, Lung Kong and
The wartime activities of the prl- tions, and on medical services were Snally Waidhow.
But after the battle somers extends beyond the confines of obtain deliveries and at the present Mons with the Coldstream Guards. He island during the month was 473.07 The consumption of water. on the notably absent. The best and would at Tamshut the Japanese found that the establishment, Major J. L. Will- rate it may be the end of 1942 before joined the Hongkong Police in October, million gallons (including 217.13 mil- bave been an authe of plans for the Chinese had a stronger force in cocks. Superintendent of Prisons, the first complete fleet of the Colony arrived in Hongkang on December 20 231 million gallons
1930, after being demotilised, and lion gallons from the mainland and so il betterment in the future, but this vetor of the East River zone confirmed yes and just outside they arrive here before August, the grades, Inspector Shepheard reached head per day. The rate per head per
double decker-buses is in service. If the same year. than they first anticipated. For the
DI unfiltered P Two acres of
the two chassis due to be shipped in
water by an estimated population of Promoted reason the 10,000 or so Japanese who prison have been cultivated and are
the different 830,000 at the rate of 18.4 gallons per The Dran alone took a loftier view' been assembled between Shek- now producing vegetables and other first double decker bus should be in his present rank in September, 1930. dny in January 1940 was 15.1 by an
Jung and Po On have remained agricultural arul pointed out the necessity for a active.
produce for prison con- service by the beginning of Septem- Her comended by the then In estimated population of 961000 persons. At Tytam and in the new ber. This will, to some extent, re-zeal and alertness in preventing an Water Dont Dock) the consumption sumption.
spector General of Police in 1932 for In Kowloon (excluding Lai Chi Kok deep religious faith on which to build An important Japanese army con military areas large gangs of prison- love the over-crowding on the lower armed robbery at Shatin, New Terri- during January was 374,70 million rul- a better world and a better Colony; furenen was het at Namtau last ers are engaged in anti-malaria work, level routes which has been a Material progress is not enough, werk in which a Japanese divisonal and sometimes this work, which is of complaint for some time.
cause forles. On October 19, 1839, he was los by an estimated population of awarded the Colonial Palice Long Ser- 770.000 at 14.3 ntlons per head per The quality of life must be improved, commander from Canton discussed nien, take them as far
The estimated cost importing the vice Medal, and received a commentia. dny, as apoluat, 309.59 million gallons from first 30
In August, 1939. for the efficient and head per day in 1940. the vehicles for ser- hard-working maimer in whfelt he had The Lal Chi Kok Water Boat Dock vice is estimated at approximately carried out his duties with the Water consumed 4.53 million gallons against $1,000,000 and the Company is an- Police since 1935.
8.20 and the consumption of twolltercl slous to get on with the schenie, but Though he did not take an active water in the village totalled 14.59 mil- delays in delivery caused by the war part in games, Inspector Shepheard lions, against 10.72 the previous Janu- are helding up the project.
was a keen meinber of both the Pullee ary.
During the month there was a con- Plaque Falls From Statue. The ist Kowloon Bowling Green Clubs,
1lis retirement has been brought stunt supply on January 25-26 and a bronze
plaque from February 11
V, erected in long- received in the last war offeeting him.
In 1840 there was a 17-hour supply throughout. expelled from any country or state or kong in 1007 when he was Prince of Cleaning Up Colony. A completely has been shipped by the Government Wales, was found lying at the foot w Defence Regulation, nuthorising authorities of any country or state with of the statue in the early hours of deportation of person olber than a view to his being repatriated:
tives of the Colony, whether British vi) is suspected of being likely to constable on patrol duty In Stalue erday morning by a Chinese We have a tender regard for wealth subjects or not, was promulgated in a promote sedition or to cause and vested interests and so avoid_the_Government
A dis- Gazette Extraordinary-turbance-of-publle tranquility;
Square-and-lakon-to-the-Central- mmposition of an Income Tax,
Issued yesterday afternoon. The (vill
cannot show that he has Police Station. various grounds on which such de- definite employment or that he has a Some of the screws which held the It is quite easy to point to suc- pariation can be ordered are set out. reasonable prospect of obtaining
ut the Royal Observatory 10-day esses in the past century, but the The nolification states:
em- plaque in place were found missing ployment in this Colony,
making it the wettest day of the English way is to take successen for
A.R.I. Work Held Up. Progress year, so far. With a minimum tem- giving an impression that an attempt In exercise of the powers conferred
(x) is a granted and concentrate fer on tim by the Emergency Powers living on the earnings of prostitutioner but a closer inspection revealed rust tunnels is held up at the moment by also the coldest day of the current person had been made to steal the plaque, on building new air raid shelter perature of 40 degrees, yesterday was abolition of the evils of social life. (Colonial Defence) Order in Council,
1930, and the Emergency
(x) has entered this Colony and at marks in the screw beds, indicating a shortage of equipment und per month, being just one degree above Powers the time of much entry was not Hongkong Finances. The financial Colonial Defence) (Amendment) e possession of such certificates as were that the weight of the plaque was too to enlarge the existing tunnels, stated January 31, which has been In that they had fallen off earlier and sonnel but every effort is being made the minimum temperature statement at the end of September, der in Council, 140, and all other required under any quarantine te-
that behalf, gulations then In furcè.
much for the solitary screw left.
Mr M. L. Bevan, Traming Offeer, coldest day this year.. 1940, shows the Colony's excers of Powers enabling him In assets over liabilities to be $18.734,- the Government makes the follow- 3 Escelleney the Officer Administer-
The plaque was sent to the Publle to-day, 673 to which is nckled $5,717,584 re- ing regulation which shall be inserted
Works Department to be re-fixed. venue in October. From this total in and shall form part of The Defence this regulation, a competent authority meeting of St David's Society was Wing-Comdr Steele-Perkins, who is Mr Bevan was deputising for the St David's Society. The annual Director of Air Raid Precautions, is deducted the expenditure in Octo- Resuntos, 1940, published us Govern- may give such directions to or res held to-night when the following at present in hospital whit Influenza. her of $3,358,187.08, which leaves a ment Notification 700 in
the Gazette pect of any person affected by the order members were present--Messrs E. credit balance of $21.001,070.14, Extraordinary of 25th June. 1940, as may be necessary to secure com-
subsequently trended -
The War Revenue for October
planted with 1: any such direction may Lyd Jones (President). W. Ancurin deens 69-1) If the Governor
It be given verbally or in Me total
R. E. Wynne-Jones,
4,000 Selwyn such reventie
of that ears or expedient in the interests may prescribe the times at which and E to the end
Toles or vessels public safety, defence
nireinft or Jones, E. R. Price, D. F. Davies, or the the month to $3,344,140.70.
efficient prosecution of the war, or for vehicles by which persons are to leave
n recognised A.R.P. only 11 times during the past. 60 Mr I. B. Trevor has been appointed J. Curd, E. C. Thomas, W. T. re-fighting equipment and has and years has the February temperature to act as Manager and Traffic Man- entire staff of the South Chibur Morn- essential to the life of the community Colony to which persons ary to go.
being used extensively failed to drop below 49 degrees. ager of the Kowloon-Canton Rallway, inu
and Hongkong Telegraph as- su to do, be muy by order direct that
(4) A competent authority may to (Secretary,
for combating fires caused
with effect from February 27, but sembled on Saturday before the desk nay or all of the persons to whom this such extent and subject to such re-
The Royal Observatory reported Major Walker will still remain Mon- stirrup of the Editor of the South China revulation applies shall be removed strictions as I thinks proper, delegate
that there was little change in the ager and Chief Engineer in an advi- Morning Post. Mr Heary Ching to from this Colony whom they made gifts in honour of
(2) This regulation shall apply to regulation to any specifled persons or Vice-P
The departure of Mr John Whyatt, his twenty-five years service with the this Colony (whereof the proof shall be
ful any person, not being a native of class of persons.
Secretary and Treasurer, Mes W. T. gested areas. 15) Without prejudice to any other Lewis; Committee, Mrs E, W. Davies, Air Bevan, to manufacture the pumps in se rasure remained highest former Secretary of the Ilongkong
The to the north of the Yangtse. upon such person), who,
a method of enforcement provided in Mesars R. Edwards, T. J.
The War Supply Board, for Delhi, where whether Making the presentation, which British subject or not-
these regulations, an order under this S. Jones and Dr Rhys Carado and the Lubs in Hongkong.
Jones. Raliway had turned out stirrup weather forecast is north-east winds, he has been appointed Secretary to was in the form of a gold watch (4) has entered this Colony in breach regulallen shall be sumetent authority It was decided that the celebration pumps for them in the past and fresh; cloudy with rain; Improving the Eastern Group Supply Council,
slowly, suitably inscribed and an album of any enactment, or any
leaves a vacancy which will probably of St David's Day should take the would probably do so again, bearing the signatures of the staff, time being in force relating
direction under any enactment, for the. fa) nil palice officers to arrest and form of a cocktail party to which "We are urgently in need of an-
belled at a Inter date. Police Make Merry. The combin- B. Wylie, General Manager, reentry or, having entered this Colony, relates for any period not exceeding hers could invite guests from the other 500 Despatch Corps riders, who ed Police and Police Reserve dinner son, ..., M.M., has been allowed to
stich detain any person to whom the order en
Defence Forces. Major M. A. John. called the day In February,
will be attached to the various A.R.P. dance and cabaret at the Peninsulo resign his commission in the Hongkong 1916, remains therein in breach of my such fourteen days, or such further of ex- when Mr Chu: applied for a job as enactment, order or direction or any tentied period as the Governor may division of the badminton league message, etc.
Badminton. Games In the B. units for the purposes of carrying Hotel to-night was well attended and Volunteer Defence Corps with vilect
At the moment we was a great success in every way.
from January 15, a Junior reporter, and reviewed the permission given thereunder or of any any case determine, pending the re-
Co- to-night chunger in conditions from then to condition attached to such permission: moval of such person from this
Gee has been resulted.
have only 1,150 In this Corps and the
Mr Arthur Edwin the
fuller equipment of to-day. He or
King's College beat Jewish Re- required strength is 3,040," said Mr The dance was in aid of British Appointed an Acting Sub-Lieutenant in the Hongkong Naval Volunteer Force paid tribute to Mr Ching's compe-
Bevan. (b) all police officers and to the mas- creation Club,7-2, f) Is the subject of a restriction or
and Chinese war charities.
.with effect from January 27, lence as a reporter and as. Editor detention order under regulation 17 or tor and crew of any vessel, the persons
Luf und J. Pau lost to J. In answer to a question, he said Among those present, in addition The Emelency Medal of the Ilong- since 124, when he succeeded the
in charge of say aircraft or the guards Odell, and M. Talan 17-21; beat B. that they did not propose to start to the Acting Governor, were the kung Volunteer Defence Corps has inte Mr Thomas Petrie is the chair. (b) persons, or any clas of persons, and attendants of any train or other Gudkin and S. Ramier. 21-6; beat A.IT. construction on tunnels in Bonham following, who sat at the main table. bech awarded to C. 2. M. 3. John C. Polson and Corporal John Trueman at the latter's retirement, and wished who are not British subjects, and with- schleie to use within this Colony and Pollak and J. Odell 21-6.
Road or Caine Road at present but Major General A. E. Grasett, Com
He modore A. E. Collinson, Sir Atholl Me W. It. Ilyer and Me James
**** Lacty blan many more years of happiness utit prejudice to the generality of the the territorial waters thereof such force S. P. Chan and K. J. Atwell beat every site was being surveyed, anti good service.
and restraint as may be necessary to Odell and Talon 21-13; beat Gookin agreed that there were many Chinese and Lady MacGregor, Hon. Mr N. L. Jolly have been re-assignal from the In his reply. Mr Ching thanked Mr lunile or decrepit, and
(D) is diseased, mahined, biind, Idlet, curry out the order and any directions and Rumbier 21-14; beat Pollak and schools in the area, but said that in and Mrs Smith, Hon. Mr C. B., and Essential Services. Group to the Key Wylie for his kindness and
without the under paragruph (3) relating therele..
(0) Any person detained in pur- Odell 21-7. C- peans of subsistence and who may be
a time of emergency these Schools Mrs Perdue, Hon. Mr S. II, and Miss Posts Group of the Hongkong Defence couragment over many years and the hlodered by his state from carning a suance of paragraph (6) shall be deem W. C. Chung and K. H. Lo lost to would be closed,
Hon. Mr.W. N. T. Tam, Mr Reserve, under the Compulsory Ber staf for their loyal co-operation, livelihood;
ed to be in lawful custody and shall be Odell, and Talan 20-23; beat Godkin Weltest Day of Year. Rainfall
Williams, Dr aud Mrs S. W. viers Ordinance. patience and the kindly thought that (11) cannot show that he has in his detained in such place ns may be and Rombler 25-22; beat Pollake and totalling 2.355 inches was recorded Tso, Mr O. Euger, Mr. Abbas Khan, in the Key-Posts Group of the Defend prompted the gifts.
possession, or that he is physically able authorized by the Governor, and in Odell 21-12.
Miss Dart, Mr T. N. Tsao, Major Reserve with effect from February 13. Referring to his 3 years of Jour to earn, the means of decently support accordance with instructions issued by
Police v St John's
Champkin, and Mr J. W. Carey.
Races Postponed. The Hongkong nalism, Mr Ching considered himself g himself and his dependants if any. It is also notified that His Excellency
J. L. Anderson and Janca 21-24; beat
A silver tray presented by Mr Li Jockey Club's Annual Race Meeting Police lost to St John's 3-0. lucky to have been a journalist in or that he is able to obtain such up the Officer Administering the Govern
A. L. Fisher and P. Wynter-Blyth Jow-son and 100 sets of W. Gilles and Red Gordon lost to 23-20: beat E. Zimmern and A. E. P. sented by Mir E. Roth, were auction- rain on Friday night and this morning of stamps pro- was postponed, for the drst time in the port In this Colony;
Club's history, to-day, when the years that included two great warn
heavy ment has been pleased to appoint the S. Eardley and D. Kwok 14-21; beat Guest 21-18. (HD) is a professional beggar or Chief Security for the purpose of the. N. Smith and N. Whitley 21-12: bent R. Lee and N. A. E. Mackay beat tloner. The tray was bought by Mr togged, making racing virtually im and many world changes--lucky to vagrant or a person likely to become above regulation.
ed, Mr
Mr T. D. Wilson acting as anic- resulted in the course being water. have been a journalist at all,
It. Maynard and G. S. Ladd 21-3. though it was all for, charge upon the public or upon any
Anderson and Jones 24-23; lost to Abbas Khan for $1,000 and the possible on the opening day. Extra he knew public charitable insitution;
date hospital in the Upper Levels, H. Dingsdale and H. S. Slu lost Fisher and Wynter Blyth 2-21; lost stampa by Mr 11. G. McNeary for Meetings have been postponeil dua to better ap-
(iv) is suffering from a contagious capable of accommodating 60 patients to Eardley and Kwok 17-21: lost to to Zimmern and Gucat 10-21.
heavy rains, but the Annual Meeting. for one which is loathisome
$300 or dan- will be opened next week. The chict Smith
Whitley 17-21; beat-S. Kwok and Chan lost to Anderson nnit for himself he had tried
The cabaret entertainment opened always been concluded according to despite similar conditions, has hitherto to make gerous; "Excelsior" the molte, and he comTM
and Jones 11-21; lost to Fisher and with t vocal solo by Miss Elvie schedule. promotors are Mr Wal Sla-pak and Dr Maynard and Ladd 21-17; ** (v) has entered this Colony and, be- T. C. Yip, and several other doctors are T. J. Mackay nnd R. Hogarth lost Wynter Blyth 18-21; beet Zimmern Yuen, Mrs Mina To appeared in a mended that slogan. He offered the ing a person for whom ʼn passport is also interested in the scheme.
to Eardley and Kwok 6-21; leat to and Guest 21-17.
ballet dance which was followed by this morning that the
The Jockey Club offelally announced The hospital is at 1 Babington Smith and Whitley D-21; lost to May. opinion whimsically that the two fun- en was not at the time of such
day's pro damental requirements for a reporter or is in possession of a forged or blocks which were formerly residential
entry in possession of a valid presport, Path, and constata of two separate nard and Ladd 11-21.
a tango by Miss Laura Tsao and Mr gramme would be given on Monday, were shorthand and to have the heart altered passport or of a passport which bulldings. The cost of the property
In the Division on Tuesday at Hugh Goldio. A tap dance by Miss weather permitting, and that the sub Kowloon Tong v K.C.0. broken early--so that nothing there- does not comply with any regulations and converting it into a hospital war
Kowloon Tong lost to Kowloon 5-4. Wah beat Victoria Recreation Club rendered items combined to make the Saturday (final day) schedule taking the Jewish Recreation Club, Chung Regina Yul and several other well-equent programmes would be carried.
out in proper sequence, with next after kind power to hurt!
in force relating to passports;
approximately $320,009.
Lo and Jolin Chan lost to 8-1..
show a great success. -
'place on Saturday, Karch '1pKE.
$502,608.03, Bringing
on
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prostitute ar
Competent Authority
6) Where an order is made under
D.
each
stirrup capable
On
the
The previous highest rainfall re- corded this year was on January 21 when 2.13 Inches were registered.
The lowest temperature recorded
I.
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Nobody offers Argus a gold watch: but he doesn't worry-he remembers
that Robert Mac- Whirter had his pinched.
Supply Board Manager, Major D. Walker, Manager and Chlef Engineer of the British section
kanction to
se minimum of 33.4 degrees was reach been seconded to the Hongkong War pumps and 10,000 tubs, ed. February is usually the coldest Supply Board as Its Manager, of bolding 10 gallons of month of the year in the Colony and
purchase
writing and dones (Vice-President), D. S. Jones been P. Devartment has just in February was a 1001 when a of the Kowloon-Canton Rallway, has 25 Years an Editor. Almost the maintaining supplies services this Coinny and the places outside this Morgan Richards, Richard Edwards, water. This is a
Past
paper.
Mir
of no profession
prentices. For the
and The paper
foregoing, any person who-
Lewis
and
Mrs
W. T. Lewis 15-
still
The election of officers resulted.— by
Endlary bombs. These
in
all or any of is functions under this President, Mr D. Morgan Richards; pumps and tubs will be distributed unticyclone which covered the whole sory capacity.
Vice-President, Mr W. Ancurin Jones throughout the town and the con of China, Japan and the neighbour;
order or to-
tony; and
.him.
New Hamplia).
A new and up-to-
Pater
It was proposed, said
Tuesday's Game
Mr J. C. L. Collins has been enrolled
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