1918-02-19 — Page 8

THE MAGISTRACY.

A YOUNG WOMAN: CHARGED.

lawful possession of a deposit receipt for $500 at the International Bank- jog Corporation, knowing, sumA to have been unlawfully stolen outside * Colony.

Mr. J. H. Gardiner appeared prosecute on betult of the plainact

HONGKONG REFORM SOCIETY.

for

(Continued from Page 4.) bell-Bannerman whenchieved a A youthful Chinese married woran work in South Africa by ons wisa uct was charg. before Mr. Dyer Ball of statesmanship which has already. this morning. with being in the un-borne, and will continue to bear, the most far-reaching results in tla his- tory of this Empire." That act. said Mr. Pollock, was the granting of local autonomy to the South African Union.". (Applause.). Another state- ment of which he would fike to remind thera wus that of to President Wilson who said "This com-world must be mind WAT

democnicy. That sooned to Delenient said abe received the him an excellent text and motto deposit receipt from her husband, for this Association, the main object of which was the extension of pre- She did not snow but it had been "sentativo Government to this Colony. stolen...

They were not claiming too much when they said that on the Imperial Council of the Empire of the future, not merely. Hongkong, but also the Strait Settlements, and that im portant hinterland, the Federated Malay Skates should be represented to look after the interests of this importantygastern coast of Asia. Ity seemed an absurdity that there was no Imperial representative of that const, which would undoubtedly play an increasingly larger part in the future of the work!.

Mr. Gunliner applied for a formal" Kamand.

Mfr. Ayer Ball grunted the applica. tion at remanded the defendant until next Saturday, bail being fixed

at di,:00,

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION.

A young Chinese was charged be for Dyer Ball this morning, with begin unlawful possession of

The motion for the adoption of the » quanuty of jewellery valued at $25. accounts was then carried.

Iepector Browne aid the real'

The following officers were then value of the jawels was loss than $25.¦glected:--- The onuments were not made of President.-Hon. Mr. P. H. pure gold but of silver encased witir] Holyoak.

Vice-President.-Hou. Mr. H. E. gold.

Pollock, K.C.

Sergt. Ingham deposed that the defendant when questioned as to the ownership of the jewels said they belonged to his wife. «

Defendant said the jewellery be longed to a friend of his in Canton. This friend asked him to sell it in

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THE

CHINA MAIL.

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The Typewriter of Triple Service:

Letter Making, Card Typing. Billing.

all in one.

More work with less effort. ALEX ROSS & Co., 4, Des Vœur. Bond Central,

"OUR LITTLE BIT SOCIETY.

The above society has to-day sant to Mosers. Shewan, Tomes & Co, two cases of war work as follows

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THE EARTHQUAKE AT SHINGHAI.

Boys and Girls

Do not Worry About

Pimples

Becaise

Cuticura

Will Quickly Remove Them

On rising and retiring gently acar the face with Caricara. Ointment on end of the finger. Wash off the Ointment- in five minutes with Catiauira Soap and hot water. Continue bathing for some mianten using the Soap freely. cary, speedy way to clear the skin, and keep it clear.

The

Bampie Rach. From by Port. Addkroni Y. Newbery & Sons, 27, Charuchioues Sq-, London Bold wrazywbien."

WEATHER REPORT. --

TTINSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1918

SHARE REPORT.

FEBRUARY 19TH, 1918.

Stock and paid tip

Co'tina 14:50 2.M.

"Last-1Xvideti.. sad data.

Approx Eriate.

·R turn, mad

div.

BANKS

Hongkong" & d'hal #175 $540 1. &:

KÄRINE INSUR-

AKCES

Cantoge mennell: 50 $330) b.

Final of £2-3/-& bonan of Et at E. 34- a/c 1917

Scat waking

so 1915 and Interim of $18 w/ 1915........ Final dividend of 15%

making 30 % for 19168

Final of $20 and bonus of $10 a/c 1915 and Interim of $30

80 $205 (ex. 73) Final of 815 making 321

for 1915 and special of

North Okina

EST. 118 K..

Unions #100 $770 K

Yangi

$3've amount 1918

FIRE INSURANCERS SA Chips Fire

2018 b.

་ ་་་

Hongkong Firm .....e bug$15

BRIPPING. Douglas Stowmahine 360977

The following report is taken, brom the NC Daily News of the 14th strong earthquake shock was felt Finst.:- For Mr. Eden, Jackanapes Work | Somety, 94 Marlborough Manions, West in Shanghai yesterday afternoon. Hampstead, N.W.-2 quilts, 2 pillows, shortly after 3 o'clock. For nearly 4 pairs stretcher boot-74 auits pyjamas, half a minute the shock was percep 84 white woollen cape, 13 white woollen tible, chandeliers and revolving fan.

February 196. 12h 15m-No returns bed socks, 30 pairs sock 49 pairs fixtures swung and many people who woollen mittens, 11 mars and 17 happened to be stationary at the time from Japan and continental stations felt the effect of the disturbance.north of Foochow. The anticyclone bas For Colonel Gordon Hall, Cairo, Clocks also were stopped, in some weakened, and pressure has decreased Egypt: 438 rolled bandage, floor cases. During the afternoon tele- cloth 37 mops, 40 vests, 100 suits graphic communication on the Great slightly to moderately at the majority of pyjamas, 36 pairs cloth slippers, and 7 Northern Telegraph Co.'s line was reporting stationa.. bage awab:

interrupted between Shanghai, and

Fresh monsoon will prevail along the The winning number of the raffle for Hongkong, and while the cause of Chias Cosit, and over the N. China Sea. an embroidered tablecloth is No 20this has not beer ascertained at the Mrs. Banker. The proceeds $100.

time of inquiry, it is thought possible Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours were devoted to a wool fund for was that the earthquake might be responding at 10am. to-day, 0.00 inch. Total comforta

Workers are reminded that material sible. However, the Great Eastern since January 1st, 0.03 inch, can be obtained from Mr. S. E. Green, 15 Telegraph Co.'s lines

kn average of 233 inches. Healow Road, Kowloon, on Tuesdays affected.

Forecast for the 24 hours ending Star Ferry? Wil-and Fridays, between the hour of 10

a.m. and I p.m..

noon on the 20th February

The Chairman intimated that in consequence of other duties Mr. Secretary and be proposed that Bir. Bentley did not seek election as H. B. L. Dowbiggin.be elected. This was agreed to.

Treasurer.Mr. E. A. M.

liams.

PIANOFORTE ́RECITAL · AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

Quite a large number of people at

The Committee:--Hoa, Mr. R. Hongkong for $15. Finding he was Shewan, Dr. Forsyth, Messrs. F. B. unable to sell them at the price L. Bowley, A. G. Coppin, A. Forbes, stipulated he wens' to pawn them for A. S. D. Cousland," C. Montague $10, when he was arrested. His idea Ede, E. Ormiston, Heary Hum-.. wax to purchase, rabies with the phreys, D. Templeton, C. D. Wilkin- son, J. W. Graham, C.. G. Alabaster, money and then resell them in Can-J. P. Baga, J. P. Sethas, 4. Etended Mr. Denman Fuller's Fiano b where a better price could be, Griffin and J. Bentley. obtained, thus rewarding himself for the trouble besides providing enough money to redrém the jewels.

His Wonbip: What would you have replied if your friend asked where his jewels were I would have told him that they were being kept

by a friend.

Mr. Dyer Ball remarked that the jewels would be safer in the custody of the Police." The jewels, he added, would be returned to defendant's friend if he puts in his claim, if ever. A fine of $25, with the alternative of one months bard labour in default of payment was imposed.

THE USUAL TALE.

many

forte recital at Government House last night, which was given in aid of the Prisoners of War Fund, and the funds of the Ladies' Emergency Committee of the Navy League.

A Tientsin paper says:-There is still another report that German spies or agents are at work in Fengtien Province. German Amongst those present were His agents of a Bolshevik complexion, in lion with Manchu loyalista, etc., uro bent on.mischief. There are said to be about 150 Chinese anarchists in the three Easter Provinces. The programme opened with five They are identified with the anti-well-known Chopin compositions ex Japanese movemet.

HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD.

The approximate statement of tražio receipts for the week ending 16th February, is as follows?—

A Chinese 'was charged before Mr. This year JR. Wood this morning, with being Last year in unlawful possession of 351 taels Increas

Decrease of prepared opium.

Sergt. Bond stated that the defen- Bani was arrested by a Chinese: revenue clicer as he was about to take train for Shek-lung- Th basket defendant curried was search ed, and 85 taels of opium were found concealed at the bottom.

Defendant admitted the poBBLS- sion. He said that the drug did not belong to him but to a friend who asked him to take it to his mother; mother."

Receipts

for week

14,14 12,514 5,536

Agaregata Receipts for

7 weeks.

94,319 94,218 101

HONGKONG DEFENCE.

CORPS.. Administrative Orders by Major H. A. Morgan, Administrative Commandant.

1. Transfers to Police Reserve. "

N..Os. and men willing to tr nafer to the Police Reserve if called upon to do are requested to send their names to their Platon Commanders by 13 o'clock midday on Wednesday, 201b ·instant Platoon Commanders will forward all

nemes received to the Orderly Room by A sentence of six months' hard 7 pm on Wednesday, 20th instant. Jabour was passed.

THE

VICTORIA REGITTI.

Orians for Cadet Company by 2nd Liont J. E. W. Beard. FARADES. WEDNESDAY, 20th instant-- Gur Club Bill

5.15 pm Nos. 3 and 4 Sections at

The Chinese Cup in connection with the Vistoria Regatta held on Saturday, the 16th inst, was rowed off yesterday quarterspoti. at 6 pm. This race which was open to Church Hall

man-prize winners was competed by two crews. The course was half a milk.

"This race, was a good one, Leek winning by a length after a hard tussle. The

CEEWS WIT

Luk. A. Carvalho (bow), G: M3} de Roza, S. V. Monteiro, Le Corporal A. Filbey (struke), and R. Tatam (coz) * Poso-Lieut. Lovely (bow), 6. Kola pore, J. MeAlter, A.H. Carroll (stroke) and LG. Remedios (ex).

The Man Who Gets There

J. Lu man who has blood-- real rich red blood and plenty of B-ki, Via, body, WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED. COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND makes bloodlots of it-fo giving, byain strength explenishing bloo

5.30 p.m. Band practice at. Head-"

6.30 p.m.. Gymnasium al St Andrew's

6. E. STEWART,

Captain, Adjatent, H.K. Dafangs, Corps.

-HONGKONG, POLICE RESERTS,

Orde vood by Mr. V. G. Jonkin,

AS, DEP. (B.).'

MALO MUSKURARTAT, FAKE 1.

All members of No. 3 Company (nob including Ambulance and Drummers) who have not fired Part 1 will leave Blaks Pier at 9 amon.Bunday uext, February 24th, retorcing at about p.m.

R UNIFORE

Excellency the Governor und Miss Iris May, and His Excellency the Geperil Officer Commanding.

cellently rendered by Mr. Fuller, after which Mr. McQuade, accom panied by Mrs. Black, played s violin study the Allegro, movement of Sjogren's Sonata No. 2--which was much applauded.

Mr. Denman Fuller then played nine selections which included two lesser known works by Balfour Gar diner and Cyril Scott, after which Mr. McQuade played two more violin selections. Mr. Fuller brought the concert to its conclusion by three of Liszt's compositions including the well-known "Liebetrauma, in whick perhaps the punist was at his best, after which the National Anthem was sung-

"

The programme was as follows:- 1-Palounise in A

Prelude fa’A fat Freinde in C Nocturne in F sharp Ballade in A fiat

..Chopin

00:

ME DOSHLI FULLLE. x-Allegro (Sonata 1). Sjogren.

KE W. MOQUARE 3-D Profundia du. Balfour Gardiner

Heating Bonga E. Inace Reflets dans l'ean Debessy Arabesque Capriccio

Arensky. Brahmas

Automne Chaminado. Sphinx.......... C. Scott West Windtime Ferjoon Caprice Espagnols Moszkowski

HE DOYLE FULLER,” -Swing Bonz

Bart Canzonesta, ja bulírásos

* Ms. W. McQUIDE

Dream of Lote a Liszt F La Campanelli)

*`~^MR- DISHAN BULLKE.

HONGKONG TIDES.

The tide-talló kiven below bas been compiled at the National Almacias Office in London from the result of the analysis of obrvaibakon, by means olma satomiste tide-recording machine in the Water Folice Basin at Taim Sha Tent laring the years IOS-U

The pero of the table corresponds with -Members of No 3 Cor.pany, Ambushe zero of the sounding in the Admiralty lance, and Drummers requiring fresh Chart, which is be found to be feet issue or alteration in sumner uniforma inches below menn nos-level p am to attend at Headquarters Club on To obtain the depth of water on the Wednesday, February 20th, 15.3 p.m. tido gange at the Victoria Naval Yard Reference abould be made to Urders of wid & Lost 4 inches, and on the gauge February 1

13 Lamont Dock, Aberdeen, Add to fest +locher to the height givna in the talks

• The rystem of convening » Bowed at pag irregular intervals for specified cases will cesso an from this date.

BOARD.

Aisciplinary Board will sit regular lyon Mondays (except holidays) as

·Headquarters flab at & 16 pim.

Inspectors of the cariong commanda may attend ú

· mat. ^kritiskers, thereal

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regulat Bourd will sit

bas #pproved:

722 Aiculi

February 20th to 20th 1918,

not WCTO

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Indo-Ubinsson

(Preferred) 3527 d. I. d. (Deferred)25 15ēt b. & s

1916

and bone for 1915

#37 for 1934

Finalof $5/c1916-1917 19

[50 ecck for 1917

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Int. of 3/- a/c 3917 Int of 5-ale 1917

19 p.1

Interim 2/-a/o 1917 free

of income tax Couper. 3 p.

25

$1.90 div. and 30 cents

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ending 30-4-17

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#10928

REPINERIES, Obina Baqara m5 100 684 b.

Malabon Bugars. £. 30 $54)

$12 for 1916

P. 5 for 1912

The report issued by the Siccawef Observatory shows that the tremors were first experienced as 2.0 p.m., 1.-Hungtong to Gap Bock: FE and that at 2:12 the vibrations bewinds, frosh; dne. came very strong, undulatory and in

No. 1.

MINING.

a western direction. The tremors 1-Forbors Channel:. N.. winds, Isated for some time, but as all the fresh to streng. delicate instrumenta were seriously 3-South coat of China between affected, some being actually thrown Hongkong and Lamocka": "The saxon sa down, it is impossible to give 10- particularly in the western districts curate figures. The shock was folt

Bouth coast of China-between | Kailane and as tar na 4 kilometres from Hongkong and Hainan: The same sa Shanghai. The motion was from Na

Langha

cast to west and it is thought likely..

Raabe from the information available, that

miles westward or southward of

EXCHANGE. Hongkong, February 19, 1918.

the strongest shock occurred 800 Shanghai. At Siccawer Observatory the shock was the severest that had on London- been experienced during the past 12 years. Glocks were stopped and 20 seconds. movable objects violently shaken for

SILIMIPOPON (SEBATTK)

COAL

心

Undersigned having been appointed Agnew for the COWIE HARBOUR COAL CO., LTD., are prepared to quote prices for best quality BILIMPOPON CUAL trimmed into Bankers as SERAT. TIK or SANDAKAN (British North Borneo).

SIMPOPON COAL compares favour. ably with the better grades of Japanese Coal and gives good reunits on

moderate cutianption.

Steamers caiing að GEBATTIK 62) SANDAKAN exclusively for BILIMPO PON. COAL (either cargo or Banker are exempt from payment of all Port charges.

At Betaltik Steamers are berthed along side the Company's wharf where there is a minimum depth of 27 to 28 feet as low water Spring Tiden.

Charte of Stake Bay (Sebattik. Ha bour). Prices and all other information concerning the Port can be had co application to the Agenta,

BRADLEY & CO., LTD.

Agante Cowie Harbour Coal Compery, Lunited..

METALS

of all kinds, especially for shipbuilding and engineering works largest and best assorted stock in the Colony.

SINGON & CO.

Hank, Wire

Un demand

· '30 days" sight

24 months' sightin Crodita, months sight, -Documentary, 4 months sight 3/– Jn Paris in y

On demand,

and

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On Bembay

On demand

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138) Gold Leaf, 100ne (per taal)... 42.20 Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) in Silver (per oz.)

Bar Silver in Hongkong Chinese Copper Cash Chinese Copper Cents Bate of Native Interest Chinese Sub. Cain Fongkong Bub. Coin

Bad

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DOCKS, WHARVES

AND GODOWER,

Kowloon Wharton $ 50j9pā a

HE. & Wampo

· Denki insani smálam, $30/8130 M.

S'anghi Decks..... 100T 8

KOTELA LANDS, AND BUILDINGS

Hongkong Hotels... 5. 890 b. Central to #10 (890) Hongkong Lands...$70 (886) Humphreys Estaten 5 10 48.60) b..

Kowloon Lands 2 508274

West Points 28. BG 978 5 Shanghai Lands (TU)SCHI, TË

% for 1911

68 div. and 4 bonga

making $10 / 1917, 10 p.s

Interim of $25 s/c 1917. 2) p.6

Tin.. for year ending

90-4:17

$3 ale balf year ended

30-6-17.1 [$7 aje 1917

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age 1917. s

30 cents for 1918

824 for 1917

Final of $3

'a/c.1917

Zak 30-6-17

T. 20 for year ending

31-10-17

The 6 div. so year ended |-30-6-17:

712. dia.

COTTON MULLE.

HONGKONG REGISTER.Kung Y.

7.50 T. 185

Shanghai Cotton T. 50 T. 125 6.

10 T. 14.10 b.

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II. F. CZAXTON Director Ubservatory Feb. 10, 1918.

GlenTeaH20 # 73 87.80 M

Jectriol 10148

Bonghong Ropes.28 10 130 a

Fông Tramways 5%. 86,40 %

30.0 K. Stool Foundry $10 910 2010

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90-5-67.

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team Laund

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10 25.25.6%

10 orts for 1918.

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