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THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1907,

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Excellent common-sense characterises this extract from the columns of the

Lieut. Colonial H. G. Fitton, D.8.0., of United Service Gazette-No greater

the West Konts, has been appointed au anoninly exists in the British Army dan.D., to the King, and promoted to the Goods per. Bensente undelivered after by the Impesial.

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General Memoranda, SATURDAY, March 30

Lieutenanta G. 8, T, Pragnell and G. W.

no reason to suppose that it will not in account of his special qualifications, his the near future be adopted by the elec. high reputation as a soldier, and his Morn, of the Sherwood Forester have well-known ability as a commander, be resigned, and Captain C, J. Li, Ghu has 11 am-Atiotlón of Himashold Farmi-torates, An Great Britain is the best selected to command a brigade, and been placed on temporary half-pay on no

count of ill-health.. ture at No. 1, Salisbury Avenne, KowloodNDAN Transfer Book of China Traders' Insur abcs Co... Id close from this date to 19th April inclusive.

MONDAY, April 1

Goods per Polynesien unclaimed after this date at Noin will be subject to wont and landing charges.

TURDA, April 2 -----

11.30 am-Meeting of Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Id., at Meara Jardine,

Mathesori & Co.'s Office.

tare, &coy at No. 67, Kinta, Mt, Kel Lot, Penk

castomer that the United States given the rank of brigadier-general, only

An operetta Dick Whittington and possesses it is hardly. ilkely that her at the end of his tenure of command, to

be relegated back to the rank of colonel, bis eat will be produced at the Kowloon statesmen will grasp at the shadow of with perhaps retirement from the Dooks on Saturday evening, 2.50 o'clock. Germany's commercial friendship and Service, which naturally shuts bin off Reports of the rehearsals are good and a let fall the substance of trade with Great from all prospect of ever returning to the successful performance is anticipated, Britain. On the other hand if no generals' fold. For four years lie enjoys

all the distinction and privileges of a will be lodged at York House, St. Jame's arrangement is made between Germany general officer, the very count of the word Palace, the former residence of the Prince

On his arrival in London, Prince Fashini

9.30 p.m.Auction of Household Farmi-and the United States the former will "general" smelling as so much eweet and Princess of Wales. During the Prince's certainly enforce her maximum tariff incense in his nostrils. He justifies his stay in England he will visit the man

and will make brief tours in Ireland and.

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is likely to be dianstrous to bath cou tries. On the other hand it will supply

against American goods. The result solection for the distinction by "scorning facturing districts, and the principal ports,

delights and living laborious days," yot Scotland, although, he may work his brigade te

This evening at the Union Church the pinnacle of perfection, and earn unlimited kudos, nevertheless, when Literary Club, the closing social and

business meeting will be hold. A mp

ring his Tour years are up (unless the nisjo

programs as wen: arranged and d generals' list just manages to snatch the course of the evening the Secrete

by him), be has to doff his borrowed plumes report of the Sossion now ending wi and revert again to the junior grade of delivered, and the election of now Off colonel. This is an unwise and an for the ensuing session takes place, unjust treatment of faithful servants,

1 Meeting of Green Island Coa vecfal object lesson to the rest of the

ment Co., Id, 0, Offices: Transfer Books, of Union Insurance So would on the efficacy of Protection as a policy. A tariff war is the logical result of Protection, and all genuino Protectionists should rejoice to see the

alety of Canton, L., Close from this date to 13th April, incluzive. -- ** THURSDAY, April 4

13.80 p.m. Meeting of Hongkong Ice de., Ld., at Mesure Jardino, Matheson & Co.'s Office. 2.45 p.m.-Austion of Household Furni- turo, as No. 6, Cameron Villas, the Posk. FRIDAY, Apr 6

19.39 p.m.-Meeting of Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., La., at Mesare Jardine, Matheson & Co.'s Office.

SATURDAY, April 6:-:

7.45 p.m.-Annual Dinner of Hongkong Football Club, at Hongkong Hotel. THURSDAY, April 11:---

11 s.m.-Meeting of Hongkong Land Investment & Agency Co., Id. at 11.15 8.m.--Meeting of Hongkong Land Reclamation Co., Lal., at Co.'s Offices

Co.'s Office.

SATURDAY, April 13:-

Noon-Meeting of Union Insurance So ciety of Canton, Ed., at Head Office., 12.30p.m.-Meeting of China Traders' Insurance Co., Id., at Head Office.

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wall raired so high that no foreign goods can possibly got over, Bat whother they will so rejoice is quite another

mattor.

Frank Browno will take the chair p.m. sharp.

ers

and as the retention of the rank involves

At St. Peter's Church, West Point no expense to the public, common-sen6Ə, as well as inir-play, should dictate its (tomorrow) Good Friday, a recital c continuance. In the Royal Marines all Sacred Busia will be given by the Alexan- dra Quartetto at 9 p.m., of which the colonels are advanced to major-general's following is the programme Quartette, At the present moment Saigon is rank on retirement, but this has long God is a Spirit" (Woman of Samaria), being cursed with a beachcomber been denied to the Line, and this Steindale Bennett, Alto Solo, "He A nuisance similar to that experienced here provides another strong reason why despised" (Messis-Handel), Mr J. M. some time ago. We gather from a something should be done for brigadier Forbos Tenor Recit., And they canie to contemporary that they are so numerons generals. We have represented the place named Gethsemane" (Steiner) ;- (Staipor); Quartette,Jesu, bowed in that Government and private charity is case on two previous occasions, and Bass Selo, "Could ya net watch with mo helpless against the evil, and that a hope that this time our arguments may bitter anguish (Stainer); Tenor Recit, movement is on foot, to send as many of move the Army Council to make Thy robuke hath broken his heart"

them home as possible. This is a noble decision, but it is to be hoped those who propose to raise the fund do not spoll home "Hongkong." We have still enough beachcombers of our own and do not hanker after reinforcements from Saigon, or anywhere else.

concession.

THE HONGKONG WEEKLY.

(Messiah-Handel); Tenor Solo, "Bshold and ace," (Messiah-Handel), Mr S. Moore; Quartette, Jesu word of God;" (Mozart); Tenor Solo, King over glorious" (Cruci-- A good assortment of reading matter is fixion-Stainer), Mr. A. E. Paine; Hyon, provided in Saturday's issue of the Hong "Hail thou ouco despised Jesus"; Quar- Bong Weekly. Those who have followed the tette, Cast thy burden" (jah-Men- pleasant disputations of the Wranglefords delsaolin); Bass Sole, "Through the dark- will be glad to find another pago from their ness" (Stabat Mater Rossini), Mr K. J. domestic history, while readers interested Reid; Quartette, "God so loved the For some time past our two local inspeating have, as usual, been well provid-world" (Crucifixion Stainer) During the Judges have complained of over worked for by Corculum. "Sociability" will be singing of the Hymn a collection will be There are others-only the others are found crisp and up to date and the short taken in aid of the Organ Fund,

A Router telegrain announces that the more fortunate. Down in Singapore story is entertainingly told. There is an- other addition to the gallery of men of the there is just as much keeness amongst time and numerous illustrations, many of Duke of Connaught has been appointed THERE is a possibility, some authorities litigants as there is here and the of them of a humourons character, are Commander-in-Chief of the Mediteranean. think probability, of a tariff war Judges have felt the stress just as given. The dilema of an alleged poet A London paper writes of the Duke : — between Germany and the United States mach as their Hongkong brethren of and his manner of getting out of it are Although it has bean denied, with what described and the sterling man explains looks like a certain air of official inspiration, of America. Each of these countries the wig. But they have poured their The Reason Why. Sketches and vorses that the Duke of Connaught, has any troubles into a more sympathetic ear, of general interest complete an sininently intention of relinquishing the post of bas a high protective "tariff. The Ger for another Commissioner in the Court readable number.

Inspector General of the Forces, when bis- man tarifi, however, ia elastic, that is to of Requests is to be appointed, it is

tenure of the appointment expires in May LOCAL AND COAST NEW!: next, we are in a position to state that His eay, it is discriminating. Germany has reported, and a redistribution of work

Ropal Highness's vacation of the position a maximum and a minium tariff, and will be made. This should encourage

An Automobilo Club is being formed has been virtually decided upon, and that ho will, for n time, relinquish active work to countries which admit. German pro our local Governmont to do something

at Singaporej

and take that well-earned rest which his ducts free or at a minimum rate she to assist eases that have long lain in

Colombo papers, hoaring dates from the long continuance in harness and his splendid allows her minimum rate. In the States the limbo of forgotten things to soc there is one maximum tariff levied in the light of day as it is dispensed in the 13th inst, report the occurrence of a terrific services to the Aury, rightly entitle him

dingy Supreme Court and should also storm along the cast coast of Ceylon on the to. This is hardly the time or the place

which to testify to an appreciation of discriminately upon all foreign imports give mora baart to the Judges to eay previous Saturday and Sunday. Several the Duke's great qualities as a soldier, but- For some considerable time Germany sarcastic things to the solicitore 02 small vessels were wrecked, estates and it is an open secret that it is the cherished

Friday mornings when they clamber factorica were flooded and damaged. has been trying to prevail upon the aver each other for early dates of United States Government to discrimi hearing.

A fine display of rockets was to be popular post of Commander-in-Chief in the BLEND nate in her favour in return for which

A committee of the Japanese House soon on the harbour last evening shortly person of the Royal Duke, in which case advantage she would accord, the mini of Representatives have been appointed after the dinner hour. The rockets, there there would be restored to all ranks that were something like lorty fired, were sent feeling of security and tranquility which deserted the Army since the late Duke. mum rate to American goods. The

to investigate changes of corruption up from near the Naval Yard Extension, of Cambridge ceased to be ita titular head, proposition was not accorded a very which have been brought against several if not from the wall itself, and sailed and civilian influence gained the ad enthusiastic reception by the United members. Shortly before the last mail straight up into the air dropping quite condanes. There is no more popular soldier in the Army than the present Inspector General of the Turcos, and the

the unique States. It would result in some of the left Japau a curious scene took place

knowledge he has gained as a

infantry oflcer, American industries being faced with a in the House. A Mr Moyori Tetsugoro, It will never bo knows, remarks a Lar artillery, engines, and WHISKY. Very severe competition and would also who is one of the members charged hore paper, how much treasure lies buried

involve a change in the commercial with corruption, protested against the in patty boards all oror India. Prob. India, Egypt, and the Colonice, all com- ably the very memory of ancient deposits Ling to single him out as the predestined relations of the United States with Revised Criminal Code being brought in many cases phased from mind. head of the Army. Ha is as popular abrond na he is at home, the secret of his popularity Great Britain. At present the United forward. A Committee," he said in Lately the Agent to the Nath Sahib oling

lying in his frankness and manliness. Without seeking to putronise he always lives up to the motto of Noblesse oblige, world over."

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they should sit quiet from the House. No thief is entitled Mangal Singh sued him for, but did not surprise visit to No. 44 Aberdeen Street to consider the Criminal Code, by which know how much he had to part with. for the purpose of wooing whether the regulations concerning overcrowding, were under each a blow as this. The in-thieres are to be controlled. They say. J. Grist, who appeared for the plaintiff being implied with and decused on see- mediate result would us that the pre- I have received bribes, but it must be remarked-The amount endorsed on then the Inspector fed to the roof and in forential trade movetornt that fr well known that there are many thieves writ and 5 for my attendance. The topping from one roof to another fell to Chamberlain started would gain enor, among the members of the House. Prisno Judge (His Honour Mr A, G, the ground. A verdict of death from

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