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SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1919.

SPECIAL CABLES. PEACE CELEBRA-

HONGKONG SCHOOLS· ·

TION COMMITTEE.

DEPORTATION OF“ GERMANS.

SENIOR

SOME HITCH.

[Chino Mail SPECIAL.]

„SHANGHAI, March 28, The Antilochus is net sailing for ten days. The embarkation of the Germans to-morrow has been deferred "for some reason unknown.

SINGAPORE PRISONERS

ESCAPE

A SENSATIONAL INCIDENT. [China Mail SPECIAL.]

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SINGAPORE, March 28. Eight prisoners awaiting trial" the Assizes escaped last night from the Civil Gaol. All were in one cell. "They escaped by breaking the bars of the cell and placing their jackets on the glass on top of the wall, thence reaching the ground.

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REPATRIATION OF GERMANS.

THE "ATREUS” STILL IN SINGAPORE. SINGAPORE, March 28, The Nore and the Novare have left The Atreus is still here. She comes

disclosed,

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DEVELOPING PROGRAMME,

There was a meeting of the Peace Celebration Committee last night at

the Board Room of Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co., when the Hon. Mr. Holyoak presided."

The question of fireworks was first dealt with and it was announced that they hoped to have the actual. figures for the cost of a firework display at the next meeting. They had obtained an offer to put on a

similar display to that given in San Francisco Harbour at the time of the exhibition, which was exceptionally fine.

THE CHINA MAIL

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

HAMPIONSHIP WON BY ST. ụ JOSEPIE'S COLLEON BOY,

QUEEN'S COLLEGE WING JUNTON CHAMPIONSHIP.

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Here are the results of the other esenta at the Hongkong Schools sports which were held at the Race Course yesterday afternoon! The first six appeared in yesterday's China Mail.

Half Alio Raco (Open),-1, B. A. Hyder; 2. G. A.. Hyder: 3, Chin Kwong-yan.

Hundred Yards Handicap (British Schools)-1, J. Dillon: 2, W. Walker; 9, F. Long,

220 Yurds (Junior).1, Ko Che-to: 2, Tu Tu-win; 8; Mak Yan-choi. The Chairman announced that the High Jump (Senior).-1, Tsai Kuc latest telegraphic advices from Eng-In Young Wing-fai; 9, Ma

and intimated that the peace celebra- Ping-wa tion would be held there between June 23 and 30.

Hundred Yards Handicap (Girls under 10 years)-1, Ruby Chue: . Hilda Solomon; 3. Agnes DE

GYMKHANA TRAINING.

Ponles galloping this morning by way of preparation for next Satur day's gymkhana. Here are some of the times made (third figures mean- ing fifths):

Victory Star 12 miles. Last mile. 48 1.28 2.06.1 2 38 1.

Pink Eye. 1. Whole time 3.09 Last quarter 32.

Tytam Chief, 1 mile. 37 1.12 1.46

2.19.

Salamander, 1 mile 41 1.18 1.53

2.23.

Malcolm, 1 mile. 36 1.18 1:45 2.18.

Bead Or and Smoke Box, mile and 1.53.1 2.26 quarter. 39 1.15 3.00 2.

Rochester, mile and a quarter. Last mile 3.4 1.15 1.51.3.2.242.

Swallo, three quarters, 37 112)

145.

Dalesman, three quarters, 40 1.16 1.50

Excelsior, last three-quarters 35 111.2 1.46.

Mountain Ford (late Vesuvius

Hundret! Yards Handicap (Gris over 10 years)-1, Beatrice Hard-Dahlia) and Flyford (late Firefly) one wiek: 2, Winifred Polley: ', Agnes and three quarters 43 1.19 1.5 2.29 Dillon.

Mr. R. E. O. Bird, the chairman of the decoration sub-committee, gave a start report of what his committee had done with regard to a scheme of decoration, and produced two very fine designs of arches to be erected at different points along the streets, plans being prepared for fourteen in all. He also produced another fine design of a triumphal arch to be erected in Statue Square and a3, Sang Ju-tak. scheme of decoration for the railings.

120 Yanls Hurdle Race (Junior), 1, Ko Chi-o; 2, Wong Hung-mi; 5, Woo Pak-ping.

120 Yanis Hurdle Race (Senior), ---- 1, S. A. M. Sepher; 2, A. Raz

Futy Yards Handicap.1, S..

3.09.

Greymouse, one and three quarters, last mile 36 1.10 1.45 2.17.

Alexander, one and a quarter. Whole time 3.10...

Burning Daylight, mile "and quarter 45 1.25 2.04 2.37.2-3.08.3.

Wedding Bells and Hector, one Moming Star and King John three quarters. 37 and one-fifth 1.12.1

alongside to-day. The reason is not Nothing definite could be arranged Hashin; 2, J. Mohamed; 8, ./mile 35 1.10 1.44.2 2.19.2.

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at present as they had not yet heard Razeck.' from the Chinese sub-committee.

1,45,1.

220 Tanks Handicap (Boys in Mr. C. H. P. Hay, the Chairman of Britisols Schools),—-1, R. V. "Gegg: 2, the Entertainment sub-committee, F. V. Read; 3, E. L. McDougall:mie 41 1.22 1.59 2.30 4. * FAR EASTERN CABLENEWS gave a report of the work that his, E. Railton.

committee had done and submitted a few schemes they had drawn up.

[AY COURTESY HUNGRONG DAILY PREM."] JAPANESE AND THE PUBLICA

ITION OF SECRET TREATIES.

The first one was for the entertain, ment of the children, and pro-

Posed that they should assemble at the Happy Valley and there form up in the shape of a huge Union Jack, being given flags for the purpose. It was proposed that they should then Sing a hymn and God Save the King. It was also proposed to give every child a medal commemorating the

Hundred Yards Handicap (Girl) Agnes Dillon; 2, Phyllis Wool- ley,

Quarter Me (Open).-1. G. A Hyder; 2, C. Mackenzie: 3, B. A. Hyder

Team

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Lovejoy (late American Chief) ope

These times were made on the sand course, which ofered fairly heavy going,

WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.

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THE Undersigned has received instruc

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MONDAY, March 31, 1018.

commencing at 11 mm..

at his Sales Rooms, Daddell Street, A quantity of aquatinta Washable Distemper (in various colours)

4 cases Vermillion,

E. Sven Furlong Race.-1. Harcoon. PEKING, March 27,

Two Milea Bicycle Race-1, Tong

Messrs W. Logan & Co. report on to sell by Public Auction, On Thursday the Japanese Minister

Kwong; 2. A. Silva-Netto. warred the Chinese Government that

Race (Senior), St. March 27, "if a premature disclosure of secret

Joseph's College: 2, Queen's College: Since our last report of the 21st documents should cause loss to occasion, and enquiries were beings, St. Paul's College.

inst, our Market have continued Race (Tusion)-1, active, and prices, contrary to ex Japanese financial and commercial made at Canton and other places as interests Japan will hold China to the possibility and the cast of Joseph's College: Queen's Co-pectations, owing to a heavy settle

getting these struck. He also pro-lege: 3. Sulyingpun School.

ment, have been well maintained." responsible for such loss.

Consequently, the Chinese Govern-posed that each child should be given

The following were the officials: Forward shares are enquired for at ment has further postponed the a copy of Jane's Book on the Ger Stewards; Ret. Bro: "Aimer, Mr. R. good rates but few sha es are offered. contemplated publication of the Sino-mans. Arrangements would be made. Bird, Rer. . D. Stewart. The Sharighai Marke still continues. Japanese secret agreements.

to give them refreshments and also. H. Hewitt, Itev. WT.buoyant and prices of all,Cottons a large number of side shows for Featherstone, Mr. A. H. Cock, have advanced.

The next scheme was for the ev. T. W. Pearce, Mr. J. 1. Me-Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai entertainment of the services and herequ, Mr. Li Ping: Hon. Secre- Banks are quiet Sales having taken this had not. really

beentary: Mr. G. Franken Nightingale; place at $730, and shares can be decided on but the idea at pre Competitors Committee: Messrs. obtained at that figure. seat was to give them a dinner. L. Bundyse, and T. F. Fed: Starting at six thirty in the evening Handicapper: Messrs. D. Ferster and buying up all the picture houses and H. Sykes: Starters: Messrs. or other shows that might be in town V. Doherty, E. A. Pierce, and H. and entertain the maen there, and also ykes: Clerks of the Course: ir. 1.. to provide about two or three ocetur, und Rev. J. S. Harrington; smoking concerts. The idea was to Utical Time-Keepers: "Messrs. entertain the men of the Army, Kay, and F. M. Mohler: Nov. er

Mr. W. W. Fox. Navy, and merchant marine.

JAPAN AND MONGOLIA.

PERING, March 27.

Reliable foreign sources deny the reports of a Mongolian separatist

movement.

Japanese efforts to incuce the Mongolians to send a deputation to the Peace Conference, sporsored, advised and financed by Japanese,

have failed.

their entertainment.

With regard to the Officers the idea A MILITARY GRIEVANCE. had been mooted to give them a dinner and..dance at the Hongkong Club but no definite plans were actually put forward as yet."

Several officers detained here on their way to Vladivostock, detained by lack of shipping, have a grievance This grievance is not against Hong kong because the of thuan said to China Mag may, Everybody has given us a topping time.”

They wet to the local Puylauster .fr advances of pay, and were uns

wered with a los possunchta. They. pot a cheque for $89 odd for ** nefon fuel and lodging allowance," but this does not go at in paying hotel and

club b's..

Besides, it was worked out at the najet rute of exchange, and not it e Service rate to which they felt tlaselves entiteit. They have 28 day's expenses to met out of that.

about in detention allowance £1 -a day, but this was cut down by half.

They want to know why.

The Chamber of Couturee, wei understand, is taking theruatter into consideration.

Mr. Holyoak stated that the various shipping companies in the Colony were going to be asked to see that any ship of theirs that might be in har hour during the celebrations should use their best endeavour to be de- corated, but no lanterns or bunting would be supplied. This also applied to the Navy.

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Marine Insurances-Cantons have buyers at $415. and North Chinas Tools 155. Unions can be obtained Fire Insurances-Hongkong Fires at $1,040. are enquired for at $355. China Shipping.-Indo-Chinas continue Fires have sellers at $172. quiet, and after sales at $158, are now wanted at that price. Douglases owing to Settlement Influence have receded and sales have taken place at 990/91. They are eaquired for at $93 April delivery.

The Senior Championship has this year been taken away from Queens College by A. Rahmin of St. Joseph's College. Ranin won the Chun plonship, winning 12 points out of

Refineries.-China Sugars have à possible. 25. Queen's College wo Buyers for Cash, at $121 and June the Junior Championship, Ko Chi-to delivery $125. Malabons are quiet scoring every posible point. buyers only offering $34.

The Team Rice is always un ex- Docks and Wharves.-Kowloon eiting event at these sports unl there. Docks have buyers at $161) Cash was great exetement when St. April. $163. Kowloon Wharves Joseph's came cut victors in both continue firm and are wanted at $120. events (senior und junior). St. Shanghai Docks, very little business. Joseph's won for the Dale year in has taken place in this stock, Shang succession. The junior race is the hai are offering to buy at Tls. 132. first ever run here.

Miscellaneous-Cements are quiet

40 kega Check Head Wire Nails,

6x8/s." Harold Dollar") (more or less damaged by freshwater

Terms" :—Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong March 29, 1919.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have resolved instruc

tions to sell by Public Auction,

(For Account of the Concerned

ON

SATURDAY,

April 5, 1919, 10,30, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Due Varz Road, Corner of Ice House Street, SUNDRY

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE:

£0.

&c., " (Removed to Sales Rooms for Convenience of sale), consisting of :-

The question of bonfires was then raised, but nothing was decided upon as they had not got a report on the The prizes ware given away by with sellers at $8. Hongkong 4 White enamelled singio Beds, 4 most desirable place to have one Ms. Ralphs. Mr. Nightingale, Electrics are very firm withers Marble-top Washstands, owing to the element of danger., Mr. Lincit ng her to do this, expressed the at $77. Ropes are wanted at d Holyoak stated that they were regret ull felt that H.E. the Officer China Borneos $13.20 (ex. div.) extremely anxious to have a bonfire Administering the Government was Hongkong Trams $7.80; Peak Trams as the people at Home desired to not with them. He called attention $7, Water Boats $134, and Watsons; have a chain of bonfires all round the to the fict that all handicap events $6.15. the Empire.

had been eliminated this year, ex

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The regulators say something Several matters of organisationcept the case of British Schools. were discussed and the meeting as the weaker schools bud" their own adjourned.

sports. These sports were bell to decide, the champion school, for the year. The were increased entries. and they had to wekcie u schon this year-the Prays East Schol. He mentioned that the cup for the Jung Teain race had been

leaving Hangkong, Lieut. Colonel presented by the Anglo Swiss Mile NW WARDEN, and the Officers, Company, and he thanked Mr and Mrs. Monts for their kindness in Mesopotamia Contingent, Knox's Min sion, wish to think their nomorous Gorselecting the prizes; the Jockey Club; friends and the reembers of the Messer P.W.D. and all who had contributed and clubs in and near Hongkong for the towards the rewards,

anbounded hospitality and kindness shown to the Oficers during their stay M in the Colony.

Yesterday's results were:

One Officer inferylowed yesterday was very annoyed about the whole PLAY. After waiting an hour'ati the office of the Payiruster. I was tall dut they enabl net do any dring for in beyond the $82 odd, and that hardly pagey Club bills (scr.) beat Capt. Gray and Miss he said. "The absurd pert of the don (rec. 15.2), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. whole thing is that if I was in the

- CLUB" MIXED_HANDICAP DOUBLES.

F. A. Redmond and Mrs. Maitland

CAUB HANDICAP DOUBLES,

Indian Aray 1 could get an advance Lieut.-Col. Crisp and Capt. Murray

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Mr. B. Tunner said that all were

of pay but being in the British Army (scr.) beat Pay. Lieut. Holborn and agreed that the sports meeting bud

Hongkong, March 22, 1917-

NOTICE

ESSRS. W. G. HUM PHREYS & CO., I cannot. Why, cont'nued, Pay-Lieut. Robinson (rec. 15); 64,been very successful. He paid a taibute to Mrs. Ralph's kindness in

Shameen, Canton, have this day "the Dutch Government allows any 4-6, 6-2. of their official who are debuined

been appointed AGENTS for Considerable interest was shown in coming to present the prizes. They through lack of ships $10day, and the game between Redmond and Mrs, owed a great debt of gratitude to

the sale and distribution of we only get about $2., Hardly buy Maitland against Grey and Miss Mr. Nightingale, their energetic

Gordon. The first pair were secretary, for the excellent arrange TT is ante to say that Chamberlain' you ano, pld thing."

butments he had made and also to little Colie and Barthes Remedy in the "CHINA MAIL" in Car- Leut. Col. Warden, D.S.O., was very heavily handicapped very bitter about the matter and the superiority of their play Miss Langley, who very kindly offer saved there set of gate people and reton and the surrounding dis-

Redmond had aed her pink sash to adorn the bou-lieved more suffering than any other

medy in existence. It is knows all over tricts. went binself and interviewed the overcame this. Chamber of Commerce with the view good service and at times his quet of Bowers to be presented to the civilized world for its speely curm of

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to their taking it up with the authors placing was very good indeed. He Mrs. Ralphs. When the flowers temps in the stomach, diarrhes and wil bles at horne, with whom the fault was well supported by Mrs. Maitland. were bought," Mr. Tanner con- intestinal pains. For sale by all March 1 1919. must necessarily lie, so that any Capt. Grey put a large number of his tinued, "we had some ribbon, but Chawrists and Storckespers other officers or men who may be shots into the net instead of over; at when it was wanted it had sap

other times, he hit so strongly as to poured. Mise Langley came to our passing through will not be placed in put the balls far beyond the back line. rue and deserves our thanks."

The unsettled weather yesterday (Applesee and laughter)

the sine position.

He explained that nobaly knew evening, made the light none too Ms. Ralphs was then presented anything about in, end had it not good for tennis. Redmond and Mre. witir the bouquet of flowers and was been for the kindites of the Bank, Maitland will now. meet Thorne and necorded three hearty cheers. te would not have been able to Mrs. Dreaper in the semi-finals. Sinnes bite Government.

Today's matches are

That men are trauted in practically] EXOPEN, CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES.

A. H. Rumjahr and G. Manley.

the same nianer, except that they

Sure provided with acmmodation, F.A. Redmond and N. E. Kent.

nare given the large sum of $10

to carry on with, and in fliese t'mes CLUB HANDICAP SINGLES, CLASS A

DESPONDENCY DUE TO CONSTIPATION, WOMEN eftet boormu nervous and despondent. Then this is due to Constipation it is easily corrected by tak ing an occasions dose of Chamberlain's Tablots Those tablets are pary to take

Chemists and Storekeepers."

of the high cost of living that Major Ardoino frees, 2/6). Land pleasant in effent For sale by all does not go very far

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