THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND Moreover, a battleship and two cruisers, taken in the Russo-Japanese war, were returned to her. together with arms cap- fured on the same occasion, so that the Russian troops were saved the trouble of learning how to handle weapons with the mechanism of which they were not fami- liar. Finally, Japan has lent the Allies substantial Rums of money, and has actively identified herself with works of mercy and charity on behalf of those stricken on the field of battle,
POLICE RESERVES AT MACAO,
About 150 men of the Hongkong Police Reserve, accompanied by Mr. F. C. Jenkin, D.S.P. (R.), and Chief Inspector Leo d'Almada. journeyod to Macao on Aug. 25th to take part in the Macao Volunteer Corps celebration of the third anniversary of the formation of the Corps. The Police Reserve contingent, which was accompanied by the band, buglers and drunners, reached the Portuguese Colony soon after mid day and at once marched to the Volunteer beadquarters. In the afternoon the Reserves took part in a roriew at Long Ting Chin camp, and alan marched part,
The officers of both Corps subsequently sat down to dinner at the Macao Hotel, when Mr. Jenkin, in proposing the tonet of the Macao Volunteer Corps. returned Danks, in the name of the Hongkong Police Reserve, for the invitation which had been sent to them from Macao, and also for the gront hospitality which had heon extended to them. The honour, he said, was deeply appreciated, and he expressed the hope that at the next anniversary of the Hongkong Police Reserve, the Macno Volunteer Corps would not refuse an invitation to attend The dinner was followed by an enjoyable conversazione in the Volunteer Head. quarters, which was very largely attended
When the Police Reserves left for Hongkong they Were Riven
a very hearty Bend off. As the ship WAR shout to leave the Police Reserve Band played the Portuguese National Anthem, and the band of the Volunteer Corps rentied with the British National Anthem, amid a scene of great enthusiasm.
BIG ROBBERY REPORTED.
A Chinese dealer of 23, Des Voeux Road West, has reported to the polior that between 4 and 7 a.m. on Aug. 24th some person' stole a safe key from his rn while the latter was asleep. The safe was subsequently opened, and $7.153
Hongkong notes and $6,000 in Singapore were taken.
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OTHER THEFTS.
September 1st, 1917.
DR. KOCH'S RETIREMENT. QUARTER OF A CENTURY IN THE COLONIAL MEDICAL SERVICE.
On Aug. 30th Dr. W. V. M, Koch prae- cally completed his term of service under the Colonial Office, for he left by the Empress of Russia to take a short holiday and, on his return in October, he will com menco private practice with consultation Fours in Hotel Mansions.
It is a quarter of a century since Dr.) Koch, who is a Master of Surgery as well as a Doctor of Medicine, entered the colonial Medical Service. Prior to that he had been Assistant Medical Officer to the South Yorkshire Asylum, Wadsley, dear Sheffield, and to the Hull Borough Asylum for four years. His first Govern ment appointment was to Trinidad, in the West Indies, where he was stationed from 1889 to 1901, and during that periodi he was sent on special service to Grenada, in the latter year he held temporary appointments in the Hospital for Diseases of the Nose, Throat and Ear, Golden Square, and the Royal Ophthalmic Ho pitat, London. He was transferred to Hongkong in 1908. For the past twen years his work has laio in the Govers ment Civil Hospital and Lunatic Asylums, of which he was appointed Superintende ent at the end of 1914 after having geted in that capacity for a long term. Under bis able.administration the Hospital har been freely rosorted to by all sections the community, European as well native, despite its inconvenient and in salubrious situation. The popularit” which the institution enjoys is undoubtedy ly attributable in large measure to De Koch's deservedly high reputation as a skilful surgeon and able organiser, com bined with his genial and sympathet manner.
The master of a shop, 231, Des Vaux Road Central, has reported to the police that between 10 p.m. on August 25th and am. on the 26th some person stole from his premises, money and jewellery to the value of $1,812.
A Chinese student, of 49, High Street, reports to the police that between 10 p.m. on Aug. 25th nada.m. on the 28th. some person stole from a drawer in his house jewellery to the value of $1,340.70 and a cash-box valued at $2.39.
MUSICAL BURGLAR
M. George S. Weir, of the Pathe Phono Cinema Co, has reported to the Police that on the night of the 28th inst. Bome person entered his shop and stole 390 gramaphone records, valued at $160.
SPORT.
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PACIFIC MAIL'S NEW SERVICE,
It is now definitely learned (anya ti Japan Advertiser), that the Pacific Maj will open an auxiliary trans-Pacific pa senger and freight line, besides its gular monthly service between San Fra cisco and Hongkong. Two passeng! liners will be commissioned on the ne service. They will be the Colusa god d Santa Cruz, cach of 15,000 tons displag ment, slightly larger than the Ecuad and the other two liners now Pacific Mail', regular run.
United States and the Far East ha Growing trade relations between 1 unde it necessary for the Pacific Ma operate its line on a larger plan. Por of call, which hitherto have been coming to Manila and Hongkong in the Sout and Colombo. On their outward taip will be extended to Singapore. Usleut two new ships will call at Kab. Manil Hongkong, Singapore. Cuicutia Colombo, and on the homeward voyage i Manila, Cebu and Honolulu
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