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FRIDAY; JANUARY 31, ̄ 1919,

NAVY PAY

INCREASED.

HONGKONG DEFENCE

CORPS

STRENGTH,

́LOCAL AND GENERAL.

THE CHINA MAIL.“

Mrs. Manuk mother of the Secretary to the Dairy Farbi Com pany, died last night, at No. 6, Moreton Terrace.

One case of bubonic plague is Administrative. Ordon by Majer H. reported in to-day's return!.. We are gratified to be able to an¦ Morgan, Administrative Commandant, nounce that the Admiralty has approv ed of a substantial increase of pay to the "Silent Navy." All ranks part- cipate in the increase from Boy to No. 870 Pte. A. W. Barton, "D Admiral of the Fleet, we understand, Company, is permitted to resign and for the time being is given as a under Section 7 (2) of the Military RFA, formerly of Tientsin. and one

Lieut. Colonel H. G. Pringle, D.S.O horus until such time as increases Service ordinance 1917, dated 28.1.19.who took part in the siege of Tsing of pay generally are finally decided upon. That the increase is well and

bilet, being appointed a 1st grade tau, has just taken up a War Office truly earned no one can gainsay. No

General Staff Officer, one would want to. We all love Jack, and if ever a bonus was deserved, this one is.

The increases include the follow-

"ing: Seaman 1s, 3 day, 1st class petty officer 25, Chief Petty Officer 55., and so on on a graduating scale. will be done for the dry whose increase of pay up to now has always been in the scope of pence.

2s. 6d., Warrant Officer 45., Lieutenant

We assume that something similar

The War Service pay granted to the

Army was on a most meagre scale, 1d a day for each year of service since the outbreak of war, so that 4d

is the maximum any rank can obtain.

We hope that corresponding in creases for the Army will soon be announced. They too, deserve it,

Since writing the above, Reuters

has sent us, a telegram on the same Subject.

TRANSFER

No. 547 Pte. A W. Millar is transferred from "B" Company to "D" Company, dated 29.1.19.

→ LEAVE..

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We are pleased to see that Lieut. 2nd Corp. T. Leeman. Engineer A. Sykes, of the Hongkong-Singapore Company, is granted 12 months' GA. who was so badly injured in leave from 1.3.19 Pte. J. R. Wodda motor car accident on the Taipo "A" Company, is granted 9 months Read last month, is about again leave from 7.3.19. Pte. D. E. Clark, assistance of a stick, but with Yesterday he was walking with the "A" Company is granted 12 months' leave from 7.3.19. Pte. A. Course, difficulty as he has little use of his leave from 262.19. "D" Company, is granted 6 months'

legs.

J. H. W. Armstrong, Y.D. PARADES AT BELCHERS BATTERY.

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Orders for Artillery Company by Major pre-war days, Major R. M. Crosse, A popular officer of Hongkong in R.G.A. has moved from a Staff Officers' to a G.S.O's, 2nd grade,

is amateur theatricals." The Idol's hair at the War Office. Major Crasse will be best remembered for Eye" and "The Cook being two plays written and produced by him

Right Half Coy. All G. Cs. Layers Tuesday, 4th February.-7.30 am. D.R.Fs. 5.15 p.m. Left Half Coy. AF. G. Cs, Layers & D.R.FS.

Thursday, 6th February.-5.15 matt Half Coy. Full drill.

Friday, 7th February.-7.30 a.m- Right Half Cay. Fu drill.

Sub-Calibre Practice for both half THE HONGKONG ICE CO., Companies as follows

Sunday, 9th Feb-Morning. 4 Belchers.

Monday, 10th Feb Evening. At An extraordinary meeting of this. Full particulars will be issued company was held to-day at the later.

LTD.

Pakshawan."

W. Russell

offices of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson Orders for Engineer Company, by Captain & Co., for the purpose of completing the winding of the company. Thare were present Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, who presided. Mr. R. M. Austin (secretary), Mr. A. B. Stewart and Mr. K. de C. Longmire."

DUTIES.

here.

"HEATHER DAY, FUND. Hongkong Club, Exile, Dragon,

Meteor and Mercury Garages, Siricerc Company, Wing On Company, M. Y, This fund, including the proceeds San & Co Mee Cheung, A. Fook & of St. Andrew's Fair, will approxim Co., His Cheung Woo & Co., E. Hing ately amount to £10,000, in connec tion with which a statement of Co., Leung Fat Company, Wo Fat & & Co., Chun Cheo25. Woo Fat S.S Accounts will soon be published. For Co., Tak Cheong & Co., Kwong Sang the disposal of this sum to best pos Poultry Guild, Ah Men and Hing sible advantage, the Committee of Cheong Company, each of the fifty

Charles Addis, of the Hongkong &ed the cost of publicity for Heather St. Andrew's Society is now in tele seven advertisers in the Souvenir graphic communication with Sir Book whose generous support cover- Shanghai Bank, London, who has Day and St. Andrew's Fair, those of these funds for some years past. been associated with the distribution who contributed the reading matter to this volume, and many others The Committee of St. Andrew's whose help materially contributed to Society desires to record its grateful complete the success of the under by the Heather Day and St. Andrew's appreciation of the Services rendered taking,

A feature of Heather Day was the Fair Committees and to those who Motor Car Procession and the Con- in loyally co-operating, have achieved mitree desires to thank those who the excellent result recorded above. gave prizes and all who entered cars. mention in detail the strenuous self- following outports for their generous It would perhaps be superfluous to imposed labours of many members of response to the Society's appeal, the Society, and their lady friends, vis

ing this opportunity of particularly Swatow, per Mr. A, Mac- but the Committee nevertheless feels Faochow, per Mr. C. H. M. that it would not be justified in miss- Balfour mentioning the following

It is also desired to thank the

Gowan

Interest calculated

December, 1918.

to 31st

$ 57.91

€0.00

1.20

$968.22

the Scottish Women's Stall and Amoy, per M. J.S. Fenwick; Mrs. R. M. Dyer, Mrs. R. Suth-Formosa, per Mr. F. B. erland and Mrs. Murray Scott for their untiring efforts in organising

Marshall, £23.6. 3. at Ex. 3/43

137.28

Raffle; Mrs. A. A. H. Milroy for designing and making many useful

£121. 3. 0. at. Ex. 3/4 711.33

and ornamental souvenirs for sale.

$956.50 Miss Square for her general assist There was a large attendance, ance and Messrs. G. K. Duncan, D. at the funeral of Mrs. Philip Farrell Keith, J. Simpson and G, H. M. last evening at Happy Valley, the Bannerman for their igenuity and un- sented. Messrs. Mitchell, Garraway, done by these gentlemen in connec- RUSSIONS IN HONGKONG. Taikoo Dockyard being fully repre-tring energy. The yeomal work Kerr and Middleton were the bearers. tion with the Fair will long be re- The Dock and Refinery, staffs sent membered in the annals of that wreaths, and there was a conspicuous function. tribute of flowers from numerous China Mail" reporter says they mourning relatives and friends. The literally hid the .coffin.

Passing through the Colony are a

nationality, consequent upon Heather the command of General Baratow number of Russian Military officers was performed by those of Scottish they were some months ago under Although the bulk of the work who have come from Persia. There

Day being solely a Scottish Day, the Committee was much gratified by who, it may be remembered, did such a famous Russian military leader A Chinese who walked off with the voluntary assistance of many splendid work in Persia for the Allied Belchers.C.Os. and Sappers as out paying the waiter for his meal other helpers, and it hopes that such cause Upon his forces breaking up, notified by C.S.M. will parade for was brought before Mr. J. R. Wood ladies and gentlemen will accept this due to the trouble in Russia, some of D.EL. duty at Belchers Fort on Fri- this morning. He wnet to a restau- acknowledgment as a full apprecia them joined the British forces. The The terms of the agreement have day, 7th Febry., at 3 p.m. now been fully performed, and the j Lyeemun-N.COs. and Sappers as and ordered a rich repast. He had

rant at 162. Quein's Road yesterday,tion of their valuable aid. Chairman moved that the runt notified by C.S.M. will parade at chicken and duck and stuffed pig's are specially indebted to the follow. Mail that they are on their way to Russian Consul' informs the "China' submitted to the meeting a show-Lyeeman on Friday, 7th February feet. and the other things. He made ing list of firms, and others, and joining the Royalist party there.

The Committee of St. Andrew's ing the manner in which the winding at 8

Vladivostock for the purpose, of up had been conducted, and the following dates in February hours over it. When the bill had occurred such are due to the anony families and some Sisters of Mercy. a hearty meal, sitting about three where omissions have possibly They have with them several Russian property of the Company disposed 16th at 6 pm. (1st detail), (2nd detail amounted to $2.05, he took the mity of contributors, viz:-- of, be received and adopted. at 9 p.m.). 12th at 6p.m. (1st detail), opportunity when the waiter's back

Mt. A. B. Stewart seconded, (2nd detail at 9 p.m.). 19th at 6

H. E the Officer Administering and the inction was carried

p.n. (1st detail), (2nd detail at 9 p.m.). was seen by the waiter and caught. Fair..

was turned to sneak out." But he the Government for opening the The Chairman next moved that the books, accounts and documents

Jail for 21 days. of the Liquidators thereof be retain ed by the said Liquidators, they un- dertaking to destroy the same at the expiration of five years from the dissolution of the Company.

The resolution was seconded by Mr. K. de C. Longmire, and carried

This concluded the business of the meeting

ANOTHER ARMED ROBBERY,

The latest is a report from Kow loon City, that on the morning of Jan. 30 three armed men entered 125 Main Street and demanded moncy. All they got was When a hue and cry was raised; they took to their heels..

Enquiry to-day by China Mall "** reporters elicited no further data:

the

$3.

so Hongkong was cleansed of this scourge, and, but for a sporadic out break now and then, the Colony is rid of these bad characters."

We don't think.

p.m. and also on the

KIT INSPECTION. 14

N. C. Os and men who were absent' from Kit Inspection on the 28th instant will parade at Headquarters on Tuesday, 4th February, at 5.15

p.m.

DRESS, full marching order with 150 rounds ammunition. Orders tor Infantry Battalion by Major

H. A. Morgan. Farades.-X. C. Os and men (as detailed by Captain H. W. B. Ken nett, V.D.) who were attached to the Engineer Company Texcept those who have completed their Annual Course or T.E.T.) and Casuals (those who have not yet completed their T.ET) will parade on Thursday, 6th Febry. at 5.15 p.m. at Kennedy Road Range. T.E.T. Grouping. Dress, Drill order without rifles. Officer in charge, Captain H. W. B. Kennett, V.D.

The following N.C.Ck,will attend:

ANNUAL MUSKETRY COURSE.

to assist.

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The Government, the" Naval and the Military Authorities for their general co-operation.

The Commander and Officers, H.M.S. "Kent," for Band.

Dodwell will be invited to take Mr-

It is supposed that Mr. S. H R. Shewan's seat on the Legislative Council when Mr. Shewan goes Major H. A. Morgan and Officers, away in March. With regard to the 18th Infantry, for Band. vacancy caused by the appointment Col. Passby and Officers, Hong- of Mr. Pollock as acting Attorney kong & Singapore R.GA, for General it is understood that Pipers. Mr. C. G. Alabaster has been par suaded to stand for election, asing souvenirs etc., free of charges.

The General Post Office, for post representative of the J.P.'s.

The "China Mail" has the best authority for saying that Mr. Ala baster will be opposed by Mr. H. W. Bird, who has had experience as substitute for Mr. Pollock.

SHANGHAI REVOLVER

CLUB.

the Ladies'

The Fire Brigade for standing by. The Hongkong Police and Police Reserve for useful assistance.

The "Stunts" for proceeds of Fer. formance and assistance at Cabaret Dance Hall..

Mr. F. A. Perry and B. A. T.. Co., Outdoor Staff, for distributing and posting of posters.

Messrs. Kelly and Walsh and The South China Morning Fast for special printing rates.

The Hongkong Daily Press, The The South China Morning Post, Hongkong Telegraph and The China Mail, for advertising at half made.

Messrs. Pathe Freres for free use of Cinematograph.

tion of proceeds.

The Telephone Company for use of Public Telephones and contribu- Mr. W. A. Dowley for proceeds of two dances held at the Cabaret Dance Hall, subsequent to St. Andrew's Day. for illuminated display.

The Hongkong Electric Company

The annual report of the Shang Sergt. Edmonds and Sergt. Harvey.hai Revolver Club shows that on Wednesday, 5th February-1.15 account of the restriction on the To point a moral for the Perak pain. Furt 3, Practites, 18, 14 ard-19, pre were only four competitions export of ammunition from America, -Government, which is troubled with at King's Park Range, der all N..dheld during the year, armed robbers, a correspondent of and rich in No. 9 Platoon MG comers Championship, the Club's The All Straits Echo" tells how in the Coy, Mounted Section and Signal Championship, and -old days the Hongkong authorities in Seution who have completed Championship competitions had to rooted them out. He adds: And their T.E.T. (or are exempted fron be abandoned. The following mem- passing then) and have not fired bers won the expert's medal and these practices. „Drès, drill order bars: Medals: A. B. Puddicombe, with pouches Platoon ele, Com-S. B. Stevenson, E. W. Stagg, Mrs. manders will see that every man who J. E has to fire attends. Oficer in Capman, 2 bars and spoon. S. B. Hargreaves. Bars: B. S. charge, Lieut. Rees. Two N.CO. Stevenson, 1 bar. L. Kadoorie," 1 from So. 4 Platoon"(to be detailed bar. Since the Club was formed CHINESE DECORATIONS. by Platoon Commander) will attend in 1911, there have been 61 com- petitions held for the expert's medal Friday, 7th February.-4.15 p.m. and bar.. Three members qualified Quite a crop of Chinese onders Part 3. Prictiers 15 and 10, 35 for expert (special), 51 members dave been bestowed recently. The King's Park Range for N.C.Os, and qualified for expert, and 364 mem the latter also for postponing regrad- following have been given anthority men as above. Officer in charge, bers qualified for marksman, which ing operations. to wear the order's granted to them: Lient. Evan Jones, Two N.C.O.. includes 8.lady experts and 31 lad- Order of the Excellent Cop, Third from No. & Platoon to be detailed ties in the Marksman's Class. -Dur Class, Mr. William Bullard, of the by Platoon Commander) will attending the year 20 members also passed Eastern Extension Telegraph Co-to assist." pany: Order is the Excellent Crop

the preliminary test for the Marks

"The Boy Scouts and Stores who man's Class. Fourth Ches, Mr. Charles George Thursday, 6th February.-5.35 Gordon Pearson, District Salt In-plin, at Jockey Club Stables. Dress, for service revolvers or miniature away Laidlaw & Co., and Messrs.

sold programmes." The Club has three ranges either Messrs. Wm. Powell Ltd., White specter for Shantung: Onder of the drill order.

rifle shooting, and is lighted by Tak Cheong & Co., for Window Striped Tiger, Fourth Class,' Mr.

electric light for night shooting. Display of Prizes, There is also an experienced in- structor to teach beginners with the automatic pistol, revolver or rifle.. BRITISH BETTER SAMARITANS.

r

MOC NEED SECTION.

COMPANY,

Kenneth McEven (Captainy Supern Friday, 7th February.-5.16 p.. tendent of Poller, Shanghai), Mujer No. 3 Section at Kennedy Road Alar Hilton Hilton Johnson "(De Range T.E.T. Grouping. Dress, puty Superintendent of Police, dril order without rifles. Shenghai), and Mr. William Arm-

J. E. W. Beard.

PARADES,

atrong (Chie Detective Inspector of Orders for Cadet Company, by 2nd Lieut. Police, Shanghai); Order of the Striped Tiger, Fifth Class, 'Mr. Vivian South, Deputy Postal Cont missioner. Tientsin; Order of the Excellent Crop, Fifth Chase, Mr. William Price. (Customs College, Peking), Mr. Ernest Watson (Cus- tons College, Peking), and Mr. Willum Boyd Cobper (formerly of the Custome College, Peking).

Wednesday, 6th February,-5.14 p.m. No, 3 and 4 Sections at Gun Club Hill Range.

G. E. STEWART, Captain, Adjutant, H.K. Defence Corps. Hongkong, 31st January, 1010. NOTICES.

MYLE SHOOTING."

Companies for distributing leaflets.

The Hongkong Electric and Gas

decorated cars and displaying posters. The Hongkong Tramway" for

Company for displaying posters and The Ferry and Peak Tramway

supplied free on Cricket Ground and Cafe Wiseman for refreshments proceeds of Dinner and Dance.

of

ing valuable prizes to the auction.

St. George's Society for contribut-

Victoria Theatre for proceeds performance.

Many leading Chinese gentlemen Messrs R. Gaujoin and U. Gonella for valuable monetary contributions,

for artistic work done.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

FIER INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

OF HONGKONG,

CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.

NOTICE 18 FEREBY GIVEN that. NA FIRE INSURANCE OFFICES of Public Business on SATURDAY will be CLOSED for the Transaction

and MONDAY, February I and

By Order,

AR LOWE, Secretary. Hongkong, January 31, 1918.

MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONUKONG.

CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Transation of Public

MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES wil be CLOSED for the Business, on SATURDAY and MONDAY, February

l'and 3.

By Order, LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,

Secretaries. Hongkong, Jan. 31, 1919.

INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS

& SHIPBUILDERS. -.

VICTORY BALL, PRACTICE DANCES.

To be held at CITY HALL, Feb. 4th & 7th.as 5:15 PM. Ladies are requested not to bring

Gentlemen, if dancing, must weRF

Children,

dancing shoes.

D. BAKER,

Hon. Secretary.

"GLEN" LINE OF" STEAMERS, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

From, UNITED KINGDOM, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.

Motorship

"GLENAVY,"

having arrived from the above Ports,

Ao American writes:-The folowing, which I take from. News Bulletin just received from New York, is one at For Pictures put up for auction by Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby the best I have seen on the British. It the following Hon. Mr. Percy informed that all Goods are being landed by. Dr. Sumuel: Zwemer, who paid Holyoak, Mr. W. Webb, Mr. J. Fasse, at their risk into the hazardous and/or Mrs. J. S. Thomson and Lieut. Mil- extra hazardous Gudowns of the Hong-

recent visits to China-

If Jesus Christ were speaking to-day lington. Mr. L. E S. Hodge for Long and Kowloon Wharf and Godown He would not only speak of the good proceeds of Motor Cycle Raffic. Samaritan, but He would also speak in The Hongkong Small Arms, and Co. Ltd., whence, and/or from the the god Britisher, who, when He heard Ammunition Co., for use of Rifles, wharves, delivery may be obtained. of the man who fell among thieves, left and the following, and others who Goods not cleared by the Feb. 7, Members 52, the Corps interested the man in the inn, aral girded himself were at the greatest assistance in at 6 pm. will be subject to rent. Mr. J. R. Wood passed a heavy with the N.R.A., etc. ure in the road to Jericho and made it eate Committee, Mr. George Lammert, ages are to be left in the Godowns, All broken, chafed and damaged pack- competition rte-shooting, afilia- and went after the thieves and cleared many ways The War Cliarities sentence on a thief who was arrested vited to rest at Headquarters en for other travellers. I auk God for The Hongkong Hotel, Win. Powell where they will be examined by Mesura after snatching two bangles from a seven year old child. Mr. Woodednesday, tlit February, 101, at Great Britain has done in this war, Ltd., Lane Crawford & Co., Dairy Goddard & Douglas, on Feb. 7, 6 10 remarked, he was satisfied that the € ..

and through this war, to establish right. Farm & Co. Wiseman Ltd, Gracco Claims against the Steamer inuot sues and lay the foundations for Egyptian Tobacco Store, Hong. be presented within 10 days of arrival, man came from the country with

As the United Services Hockey liberty throughout the Near, Ha criminal intentions, and sentenced

kong Cigar Store, Anglo-Egyptian otherwing they will not be recognised. Tobacco Store, S. Moutrie & him to 12 months hard labour and League has now stustel, all me

Co., Robinson Piano Co., Anderson

No Fire Insurance will be effected by four hours stocks, Twelve strokes bets of the Corpe who are willing to

Music Co., A. "S. Watson us in any caso whatever with the birch were, to be inflicted play are requested to send their on the culprit at the expiration of names, to Sapper GF, Pierey, /o The.C.M.S.S. Cong, Chinn Bilet Co, Whiteaway Laidlaw & Co, from Manila, January anh,ut 8 Alca. Ross & Co., Shewan Tomes & the first six months". of imprison-Mesam. Jardine, latheson & Co.,

o'clock, and she will arrive here on Co., Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Lid, as soon as possible.

Caturday, February 1st at 8 am. Mackintosh & Co., Cricket Club

Tment.

HOCKEY.

MOVEMENTS OF STEAMER.

Bills of Inding will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.

Agénte, Hoogong, Jan. 21, 1918...

NOTICES.

Lane, Crawford & Co. LADIES'

DEPARTMENT STOCKTAKING

SALE

THURSDAY, JAN, 80 TO SATURDAY, FEB. &

THE WHOLE STOCK. GREATLY REDUCED.

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SHOES

AT HALF PRICE;

Lane, Crawford & Co.

Telephone 1741.

FORTUNATE

ARE THE HOMES HAVING A

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