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General Memoranda.
SUNDAY, November 10:-
9.-Excursion to Macno.
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| cause of circumstances of privilege | ful pussession of a quantity of opium.
and private advantage which have in- terlaced their subtle threads through out almost every part of the frame. work of our present law. She has awakened to the knowledge that she has lost certain cherished liberties and wasted priceless resources which she hud solemnly undertaken to hold is trust for posterity and for all mankind;
The silk x. R.M.S. Montangle which teft here on the 5th October, arrived at Now York on Sunday, the 4th November, ut & p.m.
The selection of a beam to represent Hagkong in the Interport Cricket Match against Shangbai which commoners. Next Monday has been a very
difficult matter. this year. This is no doubt, due te soe
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The Chairman, in his report on the past club year," araved the members' indulgedos for the delay in convening the meeting and he trusted that no inconvenience had been caused: Thair working account showed practically the same amount at credit as in 1910 When they considered the increased cost of, Inbour' and the slight decrease in the membership, the result of the working might be considered eminently satisfactory Dealing with the various committees, the Chairman said that with regard to the bath sub-committes, he thought everything John S. Dunn, the American who was necessary for the comfort of the members and to the conviction that she stands charged with matssluaghtar on the Mis-had been done. From the report of the confronted with an occasion for con-ot, and quittal, left Hongkong yoster-bath house sub-committee it would appear structive statesmanship such as has day morning for America by a Japanese that a good deal of interest was taken in effective team would be the following I
not arisen since the great days in which her Government was set up."
At the Magistracy to-day a coolis was fined $10 for carrying about two catties of can powder at Wast Foint which had nota **dangor" notice affixed.
Britte
Before Mr Irving to-day sa was charged with cousing an obstruction in Wanchai and was ined woman who attracted the constable who was endeavouring to arrest the man was Bed
Monday, 11th instapt. being the annis un ary of the birthday of His Majesty tire King of Italy, the occasion will be celebrated by a reception given by Mr Bens the office of Mr J. Martini between
rowing. Canton proved victorioner over the
extent to the fact that some of our ald stand by sack as Turner and, Elborongh have so far this sesson' fullèd to attain anything like their old form.............Several enthusiasts have suggested vartona-re but in each case some very important point has been overlooked. Having care- fully watched the practices both at tho nate and in the Saturday trial watches my personal opinion is that the mos
V.B. O, and also over the H.K.R.Y.C. Ho Hancock (Caps), A. A. Claxton, A. thought that with the great advantages. E Elborough, Capt. Crawford, A. H, they had for rowing in Hongkong, and Gillingham G. B. Sayer, J. S. Lloyd, given a little more enthusiasm, their men. Fowler, Corpi, Dumpsey, Lieut. should exally prove successful in the next White and B. E. O. Bizl. interclub rees. The members of the V.R.C., again retained the water pole shield, only one goal being segistered against them during the season. Shanghai, they regretted, were unable to send down a team, but promised to do wo this year, which promise was carried out. Swimming with the V.R.C. must be considered the leading feature, and the committee wel- comed the friendly rivalry between Shang hai and themselven for supremacy in this sport.
morning by the Empress."
The teams are p
SHANGMAI.
L. Walker (Capt.), H. B. Ollerdessen, VH. Lanning, D. R. McEuva, 3. Quayle. E. G. Taity LH. W. Crockwell,
1. W. Haynes, :
H. E. Muriel,
R. N. Anderson, D. Lanning,.. Resorvo. R. Lambe.
BONGKONO.
R. Hancock (Capt.). Lieut. A... White, 3. A. Clactony L-Cpt. Dempery"""
G. R. Sayer, Lieut H. F. Christian, Capt. B: D., Crawford, B. O. Hutchison, Lieut. HG. Bagnall, WD. Turner, v A.-C. Ez Rlborough.
Shanghai to Play Barrious.
What is there to do?" he asks, And in reply he points out "two great things to set up the rule of justice and right in matters that concera | 31. the present, such as the tariff, trat regulation, currency, and labour laws; and to protect our people and our re- sources, now and in the future, by proper adjustment of questions of conservation, development, and trade, both domestic and the other : ations; Yet while private interests have had too much to do with governing is, and we unst "effect a grant rendjust-Ching Street. The first defendant was charged with keeping the divan, and was ment and get the forces of the whole | lined $200, sad the remainder were fined carried on throughout the season, but the | have a good sound bat, who has the adds, fute will be held on the ground,' and s
8 each.
people once more into play," never theless we need no revolution, we
10a..-Corinthian Yacht Club's Open- need only a new point of veiw and a
ing Regatta.
MONDAY, November 11-
Public Holiday.
and Il a m.
Twenty-five men were brought before ar Irving today and charged by Sergt. Adingten with opium smoking at 13 Chung
The sdb-committes of the gymnasium had to regret the lack of enthusiasm shown by the members. Gymnastic classes were
Hancock is, of course, invaluable. in'' All departments of the game. Claxtoni has proved himself this season to be a batsman with a capacity for scoring, runs, and as a good rata too; in addition to Cricket lovers will welcome the which he is about a ropes wicket-ement that the Shanghai. Se keeper as thero la to be found in the vices match, which a North China news Colony at present. Elborough is a bats-Paper last week stated would probably man that is very difficult to get riil if not be played, has been definitely and could keep wicket in case Claxton arranged for Thursday and Friday the had an accident. Capt. Crawford is a
Shanghai players having decided to as- very steady bat whe ba ay ikely to get commence at 11 o'clock each day, and on tend their visit to Saturday. Play wil
mas as anybody; he certainly should get placs in the team expecially when his two centuries in the servies match last year are resulled. In Gillingham we
ursday the band of the Yorkshire Light Infantry will play on the ground.
.
On Tuesday evening an illuminated
military band will be engaged for the
пеедай 30.
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STOWAWAYS FOUND.
Before Mr Melbourne this afternor
The Lusitano Recreation Club will hold their frst soirée, of the season next new method and spirit of counsel"
Saturday st5 p.m. in the Camões Hall Republican tariff methods and the at the Club Lusitano, Invitations have Payne-Aldrich law are roundly debees sent out to members and their in-nounced by the Democratic candidate. friends. The Band of the Philarmonica, 9 p.m.--Concers at the Seamen's Itist: Excessively high an unfair dotander Bandmaster Mr Costa, will be in committea reported a profit of 81913.65,bilities us a bitter, should prove u terror fireman was charged with aiding 'and
attendance...
Shangbui Races-1st Day.
Interport Cricket Match
6.50 p.m.-Volunteers Parade for
spection by Sir Ian Hamilton.
attendance was small. Considering that tional advantage of being left handed they had ose of the best equipped gym- which upsets the bowlers and Rollers nasiums in the Far East, together with a alike. Sayer, we have seen, is a very qualified instructor, he thought theyounger strong defensive hat with some very s0- members should darote more time and ful scoring strokes, he also is a good attention to it. It was the committee's Helder. Lloyd is quite a enpablo Gata- desire to see the members hold an assault, man on a fast wicket and is quick in the two Chiness were charged with stowing t-arma in the near future. The bar sub- lips. Fowler, if he will only use his away on the s/s Aldenham, and a No. 1
from which had to be deducted bad debts, to` słow' bowlers' and is also on secaxion abetting. Mr Master, of Memts' Johnson, from member who had left the colony of an effective fast charge bowler, Corp Stoksaund Master, appeared for the E &A. 8146.47, leaving a profit of $1,767.18. Dey is on his day the bardest bowler Company and the prosecution was con- Turning to the actual accounts of the to play and in this connection it should ducted by Lee. Bgt. Wills. The men were sports, the chairman maid they were about remembered that he completely found, it was stated, on Oct. 18th it
puzzled all Shanghai's best bats in May Brisbane 9 p.m.-The Cook' at Theatre Royal,/ward revision he advocates should be the Naval Yard. Mr Dyer, the Court'inter 260 to the good. They would observe 1011. Further be frequently scOZOR &
that during the yeas they redeemed: 31 useful 20 or 80. Lieut White is probably months imprisonment; and air maths in debentures, amounting to £775, Against 14 second only to Dempsey as a bowler and lieu of not paying the fine. The stowwways of value of 30 in 1910. He had to makes a very useful slip with a long were fined $500 each or three months" in- congratulate the members on the success reach. Bird during the last 10 days has
prisonment ach ful working of the club, and he hoped that been coming back to his form and will the coming year would be still more suc. probably improve during the week.
tute.
TUESDAY, November 12 :--
Shanghai Races-2nd Day..
WEDNESDAY, November 18:-
Shanghai Raccord Day,
THURSDAY, November 14-
Spain. Reel Dance Practice at City Hall
TuzDay, November 19 :--
3.30 p.m.-Organ Recital at St. John's
Catbedmak
have, he is convinced, "fostered special privilege" and have been At the Magistracy this morning Me partially responsible for the high cost Irving fined a man $10, as in default soron of living. Yet the immediate down-days, for playing the three card trick near prater, gave evidence for the prosecution, stating that he saw the man manipulating the cards. Mr Irving remarked that men like defendant were not ordinary gamblers, but chests.
so brought as not to disturb business too suddenly or too mdically. "It should begin with the schedules which have been most obviously used to kill competition and raise prices."
In so far as the high cost of living
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Road, has reported to the police that
Miss Marion Wast, of 52 Hollywood}cessful...
The accounts worn adopted.
Taking the team as a whole we have quite a strong batting side, the only weak men being White and Bind. In addition good change, bowlers in Hansoek. Sayer o Dempsey, White and Bird wo have
The Breman was fined $1,000 and three
A QUESTION OF BRIBERY.
Case at the Magistracy.
At the Police Court this afternoon, be
had been "arranged by private under: yesterday whilst riding in a motor car The election of officers resulted as The China Mail. standing," it can be checked by between six and nine o'clock the last four follows:-Chairman, Mr W. Logan, hon.
proper regulation of trusts and mono-gold bangles from her wrist, valued at $70 secretary, Mr Frank Lammert, and hond Fowler, As regards the fielding, the fore Me Irving, Tam Min, aged 45, a sárg. polies. Mr Wilson devoted a good dollars, between the Exile garage and the treasurer, Mr C. D. Silan.
only really weak spot is Bird. My resekeeper, of 31 Wing Lok Street, and another A reward of $25. Ir A. Charlton proposed that the postsons for omitting the other possibles are Chinese named Leang Two were chargsd HoraxoNG, THURIDAY, YOUHMIZE 7, 1919, deal of attention to the trust problem, Belle View Hotel.
is offered for the recovery of the of secretary and treasurer be held by one ts follows--H. Hancock is unable to and we quote him here in part: articles.
pensou, "and that a salary be paid, the play on account of stress of business, session with a view to wala at Connaught
with having lottery tickets in their pos "Big business is not dangerous
amount to be fixed by the incoming com. Christian makes little claim to being a Road Central on the 31st October; and alco because it is big, but because its big-
hatsman and the style of his howling with offering a bribe of $50 to a Chinese A tire broke rut last night in the mitbee. ness is aa unwholesome inflation laundry in the servant's quarters at 44 urking that the question should be
The Chairman advised a little dolay, re- much resembles Dick Hancock's 'that it
revenus officer, with a view to Influencing created by privileges and exemptions Lyedhurst Terrace. The house was partly considered thoroughly. This was agreed chisan is actoriously a had starter and it is tunnecessary to play him. I, 0. Hat. Ar the time of President Woodrow which it ought not to enjoy. While gutted at the rear, the whole of the to, the matter being left witir the incoming
competition can not be created by servant's quarter's being involved before committes.
The committee elected was as follows: statutory enactment, it can in large the fire brigade extinguished the flames Dr. F. H. Kew and Massy A Rodger, A. measure be revived by changing the after about an hour's work. The origin of law and forbidding the practises that the fire is unknown, and the amount of McKindy. F. White, H. A. Lammert and damage done has not yet been ascertained.
THE UNITED STATES NEW
PRESIDENT.,
Wilson's nomination as the Demo-
~ SOCIAL AND PERSONAL..
cratic candidate for the Presidency the address he then delivered not only affords a remarkable contrast killed it, and by enacting laws that with those issued by his two will give it heart and occasion again.". redoubtable opponents-President
"It will be necessary to supplement Taft (as he was then) and ex-President the present law with auch laws; both Roosevelt (as he still is but it civil and criminal, as will effectually Mrs Tisdale, wife of the manager of the punish and prevent those methods, Russo-Asistique Bank in Hongkong, Jaft was received with mixed feelings adding such other laws as may be on Tuesday by the s... Tonys Maru. by almost the entire Democratic necessary to provide suitable and Press. These commenta are now adequate judicial processes, whether Mr Ottewill, British Consul in Wuchow, particularly interesting. Says the civil or criminal, to disclose them and who went home about a year ago and war
follow them to final verdict and judg-married, is not returning to Wacho Digest," the
ment. They must be specifically and having been transferred to Wuht. York "Evening Post'said :— directly met by law as they develop." was a very popular man in Wuchow.
In a word, Governor Wilson
A still greater problema, in Mr Wilson's opinion, is offered by those
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the better of him, whereas there are just
Mr Lewin, of Johnson, Staker, and
& good hats to be found without this Master, defended the first defendant." 2. S. Alves, A. F. Dunrich, J. Forben, failing. Lieut. Wiliama, who has played and the charge against the second
A. P. Nobbs.
In several of the trials, has made several | man wis withdrawn.
The ballotting committee were elected as fair score but has nothing else to recom. The Revenue Officer stated that he follows: Mesra II. C. Sayer, A. Forbes, maud him. Hia wicket keeping is poor, found. the lottery tickets in a basket being H. South. A. J. Mackie, d. Charlton, W. but for this his had eye-sight is ample citried for the defendant by two coolice.. Anderson, A. Carroll, A. A. Alves, A. excusa, Capt. Hughes has also made 30 The defendant offered witness $50 to E.. Alves and J. Rodger.
and 40 in the trials; but at the saznaka tes with bim" and let the men go. teho is frequently in dificulties The case was adjourned till next - through mixtioing his strokes. More day.
A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman, on the proposition of Mr A. Rodger."
THE FERRIS-HARTMAN CO.
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delightful performance of The Girl and The Ferris Hartman Co. gave a most
the Boy" at the Theatre Royal last night. The dancing was excellent, especially that
over, he is very weak in the fold, sufer- ing apparently from stiff joints of mu- LAUNCH OF HMS. IBON DUKE. clex Bagnall is undoubtedly a good field and a fair fast bowlers on occasions, but only position in the team to could chal- his batting cannot be called strong. The
lange in Fowler's and to my mind the
Armoured Against Airships.
The new battleship Icon Duke, vise latter is on the whole the better man launched at Portasouth on Oct. 12th in
of Miss Muggins Davies (the Girl Turner appears to be losing his one-time brilliant, weather, before an enoraurus Am of the passenger arrived to-day by Mr Waiter. de Leon (the Boy), and keen eye and is certainly soffering from crowd. The First Lord of the Adminky
confederacies of banks, railways, and various steamers are several old residents Mr Walter Arbuckle (Slate,
bell never Every time he goes in and fails and Mrs Churchill ware among thos
other companies whose very exis. of the Colony, including Mza Gedue, Mr boy). The later simply brought the to make sums the worss he feels next present. teace gives rise to the suspicion of a G. A. Hastings, Mr and Mrs Griffin and have down in his Spanish dance and time and the chance are that in an - The Ine Duke, which is the twenty- control of credit, which may at unyigers will be found on page 10.
Money Trust, a concentration of the sir F. D. Goddard. The lists of passeng, when he accidently pet his foot an portant match his confidence would eighth British warship of the Dreadnog time become infinitely dangerous to free enterprises." Legislation in be half of labour is called for, and a plan for currency reform, which will most the requirements of merchants and farmere as well as of bankers. Though on this last subject the candidate is to
one of the electric light globes in the foot forsake him entirely. His Belding, too, is class to be launched, is 600ft. long und lights. The singing was also good, the weak. E. B. Reed howli quite a good 80ft wide. It is understood sho will have song and chorus Goo, We Are Married ball now and then but has no pretences displacement of 25,000 tours and a speed went with a fine swing,
Mr G. W. King, H.B.M.'s Registrar Corner aud Police Magistrate, Shangbai, left for home on a well-earned vacation, accompanied by his wife, and expects
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to being a batsman. He certainly potch or 22-nots. Hor engines will be of the
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was very lucky and had the bowlers used
od 80 or 40 odd on two occasions but he
Fason turbine type and will burn all fueg
is well sa coal. She will carry text line
PLEASE SEND FOR PATTERNS. | Wilson's speech more notable than candid enough to confess that be does month. The duties of Registrar, "Coroner would like to mention though, that the easily boen disposed of on botli ncessions. Proved 13.5in, guns, mounted together i
Mm. Powell, Id, people are seeking is nothing partizan. touched. apon by Mr Wilson are
BIJOU
(FLOWER STREET).
All played their parts wall and scored another distinct success and kept the house be absent from Shanghai for fifteen in zours of laughter the whole time. We
Polico Magistrate will be taken over bind was rather too load for the solos. Clerk, while the latter's duties will be by Mr W. B. Strickland, the present Chief
temporarily undertaken by Mr F. Alas Robinson.
VOLUNTEER NOTESS
langt
against símbipasallack.....
bowler, as he cannot control hig ersons were killed, and 158 bouses, a in the above article, was, written it church, and a school was wrecked at appears that H. Hancock had been -pro-
Thyland.
their heads a little more would have
for its sure reading of the signs of the not know enough about it to be
Joseland has the makings of a bowler barbettes and arranged so as to give a fall broadside of the ship. Her secondary. time. He sees dearly that what the dogmatic about it." Other subjecte
but requires a good deal of coaching with armament, will be composed of exsuch the bat. When he has had a little more guns, instead of four inch guns, and she experience in, say. 2 or 3 years, ho will will are three submarged tube for fring He offers himself, in unaffected issippi, and the merchant marine, conservation, regulation of the Mis
probably, be scled. His fielding in a Stin torpedoss The upper deck of the PECTION BY GENERAL LAN HAMIZO. strong point. Thursfeld would probablys Dukebe ponial segred simplicity, as a servant of the people which would be helped by taking Mr. Whitelaw Reid, the American Gen. Bir laŭ Hamilton having expressed | get his place if his batting was afronger. in helping them to recover what, in down the tariff "dam." He says in Ambassador, left England on September "desire to inspect the Hongkong Volunteer He is probably the safest Deld in the disastrous typhona did a great deal
conclusion: their government and in their lives,
"It is not a partizan fight we are making a short visit to the United States on Monday, November 11th, et 5.30 pa
28, for New York. He said he was only Corps, su inspection parade will take place along today. Taverner, except on one of damage in Oriental Nagros, Phillipine
donation; has failed to realise expectations ands on October 27. they feel has been filched away from entering upon A Presidential and intended to return on October 22 He
Notices have been sent to all Heads of them. That, in a word, is the burden campaign tony easily degenerate into was going across to attend to his duties as P18 PAL PICTURES ONLY 7.15-..of his speech of acceptance.".
& mere personal contest and so lose member of the Board of Regents at the Departments and Flame, etc: who will give ce." its real dignity and significance: There Ethibition at Albany, Onestioned by every facility for members to attend, BUT THE BEST ST
Even more enthusiastic endorse is up indispensable man. The Co-hose preeman as to his reported re re Dres Khairi drill, with; trousers and valled up an, to sacrifice his business soe, BORED of Wan In ment of Mr Wilson's speech of piece if any one of the gentlemen always hoped to retire at the end of the medals will be worn, Rifles, belts with inclusion will undoubtedly strengthen the copper mine have been
vernment will not collapse and go to mast, Mr. Whitelaw Reid said I have patties, black boots, helmets with badge: day in the interests of sport and his Hupeh, my & China con acceptance is given by the New York who are seeking to be entrusted with present administration, and so far as I two 10 rd pouches and wide-arces (Scoota team. To make place for hin ohemical laboratory jus World (Dema.), which calls it "the its guidance should be left at home koos may plans will not be altered."--
will wear breschen in Uad of trousers.) in the team, would I tako nut flyd: found that the cres, cont "I know the temper of the great ablest, clearest, sanest statement of convention which nominated me
to stat
Parade at Volunteer Bandquarters at £30 | Eleut. Christian Iti
"Announced, has copper and also's son
Pla have p.m. November 11th being Public Boan welpeted-but
anitain that he company with high public purpose this country has I know the temper of the country BOMETHING FOR MOTHERS. Holiday the Commandant hopes that all has not justified his selection and more: Vice Presid known in a generation."
that lay back of that convention and THIS: la the season of the year when members will zitand.
over question the on of giving him ensod spoke through it. I heed with deep mothers feel very inch concerned
- | a place on the selection committee," "Hé The former president of Princeton - thankfulness the message you bring over the frequent colds contracted by their
FOR THE GOLFER ista new arrival who is not very University Snds himself called upon me from it. I feel that I am solidren, and have abundent maken for it
sequainted with: formally to accept the nomination for a rounded by men whose principles and the vitality and pays the way for the more ther induced cbya
did no ** | ambitions are those of true servants serious diseasen that so often follow, Cham- injury, there is nota the Presidency of the United States of the people. I thank God, and take
erikin à Conch Bemedy is famous" for its berli at no ordinary time. As he says
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