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DEATH.

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JENNINGS. At the Military Hos pital Hongkong, on 19th May, 1919, Herbert Cecil Jennings, beloved son of sergt. Major

ard Mrs. T. Jennings, aged 16 years. Funeral will pass the Monument at 5.13 p.m. today.

BIRTH

GRAY-On May 12, at Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Gray, a daughter.

The Clina Mail. "/"TACTA, JUSTICE, PUBLIC SERVICE.

HOU SONG, TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1910.

MISERABLE PENSIONS.

in the war.

Ltd

couple of wars and several actions, finds himself rewarded with the princely pension of 1s 2d a day, the maximum that can at present be ob- tained by a good British bluejacket seaman.

BY REQUEST OF SMUTS.

THE CHINA MAIL.

LOCAL, AND GENERIE

Today's dollar is worth a 6 7-16d.

TAIKOKTSUT'S NEW GODOWNS.

YESTERDAYS FORMAT..

OPENING.

TUESDAY, „MAY 20, 1919,

THIRD GYMKHANA.

Here is the programme for the Hongkong Gymkhana Club's third ¡ meet, on June 7:

1.-4.00 p.m.-Five Furlongs Race. Handicap For all China Poate in the Colony on 1st May, that have run

POSTERS IN SPRING GARDENS.

ACTION BY SIR ALFRED MOND.

After all, why should you change your mind, why should you take se iously the anonymous" utterances of some newspaper writer, who may The annual meeting of the very likely tea very crdinary person Horticultural Society takes place on who attacks a plate of ham and eggsJune 5. See advt.

A number of local dipans, includ very much as you do? You are

ing some Chinese gentlemen were the in Hongkong and not won a race at in the Chancery Division, before Mr. quite right, and there may be

The return for the 48 hours guests of Messrs. Dodwell & Co, Ltd., Official Meetings, or Gymkhanas Justice Astbury recently, Mr. Pat- nothing in this League of Nations ending May 19 shows 17 cases of and the United Asbestos Oriental since January 1st, 1919 idea."

Ladies' riek Hastings moved er parts for leave

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On behalf of Sir Alfred Mond, M.P.,

After all, why should you modify /Plague (14 fatal) and one case of Agency, Ltd, yesterday afternoon on Nomination and similar Events are to serve notice of motion for the

your commonsense, practical, based. 5. lover. on-knowledge-of-human-nature--Sir

General Suuts says: After all this earth of ours is a small concern. It ought to be consolidated and

The communicable disease re corded last week was 50 cases of plague (38 fatal) one: British case of diphtheria, two of enteric, one of smallpox, and four of C. S. fever.

Course.

"An Investor."We refer you

motion and the writ The words

He now squirms." Later in the day Mr. Higgins found the following addition to the writing in the window:

the occasion of the formal opening not considered as Races, winners of attachment of Harry Macleod Fraser. of the companies new gadows at these events therefore being eligible tenant of No. 4, Spring-gardens, for Taikokisul Two launches the Teen unless otherwise disqualified. En-breach of an injunction restraining opinion, in deference to a mere high- A Chinese is remanded in Police Cheang and the Gladiator, gally trance Fee $5, 1st Prize: $150 him from exhibiting a poster which browed, academic, wordy professor custody till Wednesday, on a charge decorated with flags, steamed away 2nd Prize: $75. 3rd Prize: $40. like Wilson? What is be, that you of kidnapping a little girl, at No. 14 frem Statue Wharf soon after 3.30

bore the words. "Sir Alfred Mond 2-Gymkhana should be mindful of him? Again New Market Street.

Stakes. Value o'clock for the, godowns. After land-$200. Distance: One Mile. For all

is a traitor." you are quite right, and you do well

ing at Taikoktsui, the gathering which China Ponies. Catch weights at 10st behaved in a most outrageous man Counsel stated that Fraser had to say so...

The Banvards departed yester included the Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell b. Winners of an open race or If, however, you should day. After a successful season here and Messrs. A. Ritchie, J. W. Graham,pen Griffin race of Ponies that haveer since March 21, when the injunc come across

a Real Man, one they next appear at Manila The W. L. Leask, E. G. Barrett, D. Harvey, won the aggregate prize in the of March 22 Mr. Harold Le Parde tion was granted. On the morning of experience, one who has faced the Banvards are expected back next H. Tayler and G. R. Edwards, Gymkhana Stakes in any season 5 Higgins, managing clerk to plain- imminent deadly breach, one who mouth.

proceeded to inspect the buildings. b. extra. Non-winning Subscription can act as well as lecture-in short,

from the roof of which a number of Griffins allowed 5 lb.

tiff's solicitors. visited Spring- one whom you would willingly allow

flags were flying. The two Godowns A Cup to be run for five times, of the poster complained of had been gardens. He found that although to do all the talking at your own

which have all the most up-to-date as decided by the Committee, called removed, in its place had been sub- dinner table, and happy to be so

gadgets, are constructed of reinforced the Gymkhana Cup will be presented honoured, what about it?

concrete, and have a capacity of at the end of the Season to be won the Daily Graphic which showed the stituted a photograph published by 23,000 square feet. The whole of the by the Pony scoring most marks. In buildings are lighted from cupolas the races for the Gymkhana Stakes Poster in a window with a large Entries for the professional pairs on the roofs, allowing the whole at the Gymkhana Meetings during window were exhibited the notice of crowd looking at it. Also in the unified. If the politicians fall to do competition will close on May 31, floor areas to be used for cargo the the job, the peoples themselves will As will be seen from an advertisement storing. From the ground floors, for a first; 2 for a second; and Mond." and "He is a traitor."

Season, counting 4 points take it in hand. They will stand no more sanguinary muddling by tired in another column, the competition almost in the centre, are wooden for a third.. The benefit of marks were underlined in red ink. On the will take place over the Happy Valley, staircases leading up to platforms, already scored to pass with the window were chalked the words, cynics and brainless bureaucrats.""

What a text for a sermon! Doesn't

conveniently arranged for storing Pony on a sale. Any winner of the goods. The two Godowns which race this season to carry 5 1. extra It call up image after image Thick

are very similar i plan, are of our geological lessons, and the

for each win in subsequent starts vivid pictures they gave us of land to an article under the beading of almost identical; the only differ for the Race, but in the event of a areas shrinking before the onset at Amateur attempts to Rig. Share interior of the United Asbestos 2 b. to re deducted next time he iniunction. Court will decide on Wed- ence being in the construction of the Pony carrying the penalty not winning. Alfred Moritz Man gets secret the restless ocean, of the terrestrial Market." The article appeared in Oriental Agency's Godown, against starts, such 2 lb. to remain deducted resday next at 10:30 whether we creatures fleeing, huddled, jostling, the third column of page 8 of our the walls of which running the whole until he wins again when he will may continue to publish facts about Eghting for elbowroom in the re-issue of last night. Your letter there depth of the building, are two tiers carry the full penalties without stricted area. Then was the earth

fore follows the others.....

of small compartraents, resembling deduction. Penalties accumulative small concern, and thus by tooth and

lockers, for the storage of valuable up to 15 tb. In the event of two or

Mr. Higgins also saw written up, claw was it "unified." Thus, on a The Hongkong Tramway Com goods, belting, machinery etc. Atmare Ponies tying with the same

the following: human scale, did Alexander, the pany's traffic receipts for the week the rear of the building are large number of marks after Five Races police to make us take these notices Mond first of all tried to get the Caesars. Napoleon. and lastly the were $13,166 o: $81 more than in the caretakers' quarters, each faving a have been ran the owners shall either mad Kaiser, set out upon the adven- same week of 1918. The aggregate pict of land suitable for gardens, or, divide the value of the Cup which is down on the plea that we were trying ture of unifying it only to fail. Now for the 20 weeks were $282,881, or

as one of those present was over hereby placed at $400 or shall run to make a disturbance. but the police. once again it is a small concern, $15,665 'more than for the corres

heard to say, they are very convenioff on a day to be fixed by the Com- being neither Germans nor Jews, nor since steam and the telegraph. the ponding portion of last year.. turbine and the aeroplane have

ent for packing purposes. "Plenty mittee not being the same day as yet a horrible mixture of the two. of space for packing is what the last race for the Stakes but with- did not take sides. We only wish to shrunk it. Once more rust, we Going up to a Chinese to arrest à modern godown wants." A in two weeks therefrom. In the Put our real countrymen and women unify it or perish. An Angle him for causing an obstruction, a new permanent pier, with cranes, event of a run of the weights shall was to the way the country is Franco-American alliance cannot policeman was shocked when the is about to be erected in front of the be weight for inches as per scale.heap. His next move was to bring being sold to make a Jewish manute unify it. Men are talking as if saucy fellow threw some sauce over godowns and rails will be laid leading Entrance Fee $5. 2nd Prize: $100. it could, but if you know any bistory.him. This added the extra charge trucks from the landing stage straight 3rd Prize: $50.

pressure to bear upon the landlord if you think, if you reflect without of assault." Si sans sous he can be into the godowns. This arrangement

to turn us out, or to get us to take 3.-Class Handicap: A Class: Once the notices down, but we hope we prejudice, you will realize that it no longer sans souci, as he was fined ensures the speedy conveyance of Round-For China Ponies. Entrance have frustrated this move. It is now cannot. There is left only, the $3.

cargo. The contractors are Messrs. Fee $5. 1st Prize: $150. 2nd Prize: up to Mond to take action in the League of Nations between us and

Lam Dore and Co., and Meaars, Leigh $75. 3rd Prize: $40.. chaos. It is practical politics, if only you will abandon your prejudice that some Chinese in Kremer street,

Sergeant Murphy has discovered and Orange are the Architects.

4.--Class Handicap: B Class: Once courts. Has he the courage to do After inspecting the buildings; the Round.-For China Ponies: Entrance it ? against it, and give it a chance. Yaurati, turn an honest cant or two gathering drank to the success of Fee $5. 1st Prize: $150. 2nd Prize: conduct as most preposterous beha His lordship, describing Fraser's Your daily talk is as important as by collecting ashes and cinders from the

new venture... Mr. J. W.$75. 3rd Prize: $40. your vote. If you do not, if you stearners, and sifting them for sale. Graham, said he could not let the 5-Ladies' Nomination.

viour, granted the leave asked for. persist in the attitude we decry, then Two who had a suspicious quantity opportunity pass without congratulat Cross Competition.-Dummies repre because you are "the people" of of coal among their cinders are outing the two Companies on a very senting wounded men will be placed whom General Smurs spoke, you on bail, charged with unlawful good investment. The Companies on the ground at a point indicated. will falsify his prophecy. Your possession.

had stepped into a fine position, Competitors gallop up under fire, conservatism will mean a conserv

one of the best available sites, over a low hurdle, lift dummies on ation of the sanguinary muddling and brainless bureaucratism which

Victoria

Mond.

TELEGRAPHIC, DELAYS.

BREAKDOWN OF CABLE

A China Mail reporter has and had built valuable godowns to their saddles, and carry back to upon it and secured the winning post. Open to members of has hitherto been flattered with the brought in an extraordinary story of

a funeral without a corpse. He tells ground outside. He wished all the Jockey, Polo, and Gyrakhana The London Post Office recently name of government.

You wouldn't let, a

man like Smuts down would you? Smuts asks for a favourable public opinion everywhere. Like coral insects builda.

spread it.

The Admiralty rules tabulating the rate of pensions for seamen must have come out of the Ark Look at this. Including 1d a day. ing a reef, we, you, can help to the persistence with which Hongkong then taken on the ground outside the Ladies Nominating same.

which is for being well behaved or Fucky, or both, and so getting the good conduct medal, and a whole halfpenny each for two good con- duct badges, and a penny for the third, a seaman сап add these,

the recent advance

soldiers. Which only

We

PROVERBS.

assound as reproach, since all reál

the wise, and their

of a lot of people turning up at the success to the new undertaking and Cemetery with wreaths for a well-ped the buildings will soon be known man who is still enjoying life.lled, and emptied as quickly, with

sale able goods (Applause). Apparently it is another instance of

Photographs of the gathering were rumour, always strong on the wing, buildings after which the gathering has carried on after being denied.

dispersed.

Arrangements have been made

for the publication on July 1 of a THE CORONET THEATRE. new shipping organ, The Shanghai Shipping and Commercial News. It

VICTORIA THEATRE.

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Clubs, Naval and Military Officers, announced there is still heavy delay and members of the Mounted Troops, on telegraphing to and from places Entrance Free. Prizes presented by served by the system of the Easter a the Gymkhana Club to First, Second Telegraph Company and its associat and Third and Souvenirs to the ed companies. The delay ranges from eight to twelve days in the case 6-Half Mile Race For all China of India and the Far East, and from Ponies that have run in Hongkong five to eight days in the case of and not won an Official Race 1st South Africa. Four out of the seven January 1919, other than Race con of the companies' cables starting from fired to Hongkong Subscription the United Kingdom are interrupted.. Griffins, Weight for inches as per and delay has been increased by the

out of the common. Even the Trade Entrance Fee $5. 1st Prize: $150. March 24, however, one of these The Girl from Bohemia is a film than two Official Races allowed 5 lb. between Alexandid and Suez. On scale. Jockeys who have not won more total interruption of their four lines

admire it. It is the story of a modern

lines was restored. The companies' 7-Handicap One and a Quarter cables repair ships have had their America's great city, and there Entrance Fee $5. Lat Prize: $150. but if the weather conditions improve girl, bored by convention, who has 2nd Prize: $75.: 3rd Prize: $40. drifted into the Latin quarter of Mile Race For China Ponies work delayed through bad weather, pursues a truly Bohemiaa life. Later, 2nd Prize: $75. 3rd Prize: $40. she becomes the legatee of an un- and renounces expected fortune, Bohemia for Mayport, where she

OBITUARY.

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OUR LIGHT CRUISER ADMIRAL.

the repair of some of the cables should be effected in the course of a.. few days. Steps have been taken to curtail Government traffic, which has largely increased the congestion, and A popular local boy, Herbert, Cecil an auxiliary wireless service has Jeanings died at the Military Hospital been established between this country the hearts of the populace by calm. at 5 pm, yesterday. He began to and Egypt to afford some relief. ing down a group of strikers. She feel ill only about a week ago. On Mayport's shipbuilding industry. wins the love of the young owner of Thursday he was worse and failing to get into communication with a The picture is really worth seeing civil doctor, Captain Macaulay, considering that the notable Pathe RAM.C. was called in. He at once star Miss Irene Castle takes the part ordered removal to the "Military of the care-free girl from Bohemia. Hospital and an operation for append.

The management announces the icitia was considered necessary to take command of a Light Cruiser coming of another top-hole film immediately. This was successfully Squadron on the China Sation, entered entitled 'Infidelity with Theda Bara performed but yesterday morning the Service in July, 1881. Promoted in the leading role.

deceased took a turn for the worse Lieutenant with four first class corti and his mother and sisters were ficates, he specialised in torpedoes summoned to his bedside. He passed and became Torpedo Lieutenant in away at 6 p.m.

the "Barfleur." Joining the “Cent- The deceased is the third son of turion" in China in 1899 First Sergeant Major T. Jennings, R.A.O.C., "Lieutenant, he took part in the and Mrs. Jerinings, Sergt-Major Boxer Campaign of 1900, for which Jennings weat home two years ago he was mentioned in desparches and Jennings is in the Colony. and is serving at at Chatham. Mrs. promoted Commander, and was advanced to Captain in 1906. He The flag at Mesars. Jardine's joined the cruiser 'Indefatigabla"

P.W.D. ACCUSED OF UNFAIRNESS.

Rear Admiral G. H. Borret, who is

in part, to his pension of 11d. a day "A proverb", says a contemporary will be under the control of Mr. Geo. for 22 years service! But if he has "is an undisputed fact with whiskers T. Lloyd. formerly of Hongkong earned the 11d, and fills all the other on it". The expression whiskers qualifications, the Admiralty knocks on it" really means a fungoid growth The new paper will be issued as a pension, badges, character and medal applied to jokes. Even then it is trade from correspondents in various off a halfpenny because the maximum indicating age, and is more properly bi-weekly organ, and will contain the latest news affecting shipping and is not to exceed is. 2d. a day.

It was Winston Churchill, jokes are old, and can be found in eastern ports. think, who said sailors and soldiers the Gesta Romanorum. A proverb did not get as much pay as civilian is the wit of one man crystallized The ss. Gweneth, built for the workmen because they recuived a into the wisdom of many. That is Haichow Steamship Company by the pension.

a good old definition, but for our Nicholas Tsu Engine and Shipbuil-lives with an aunt, in fulfilment of To pay a seaman's ordinary pen- présent purpose we will refer to the ding Works, left the Chaoufoong one of the conditions of her legacy. sion would not involve much stoppage proverb as an old and tested truth Road wharf. on May 8, for her trial There she shocks 'em with her In a home paper, Sir Leo Chiozza from his pay, spread over a period that is too much overlooked. A trip. The Gweneth is a sister ship to Bohemian ways, bat finally she wins Money attacks the Ministry of of 22 years. Anyhow the bottom proverb is a placitude, for which the Mylie and easily attained the Pensions. He calls them mean has been knocked out of that theory familiarity has bred contempt. A contract speed of 11 knots on halfa and describes the Ministry as faith by

mao of understanding shall attain dozen runs over a measured course less to those who have made sacrifices pay .given to sailors and unto wise counsels, to understand a about ten miles outside Woosung.

He protests very strongly against prove how the voluntary sailors and word of

goes to proverb and the interpretation, the She is 3,150 tons deadweight. what he calls "whittling down" the soldiers of the past were sweated.. daayings." Homuncul quanti draft of the Barnes Pension Warrant

The meetings of the lower deck sunt. Their tongues rn to evil, of 1917 (of which Si Leo is the men at Home and the consequent they make haste to shed blood. They author) before it was presented to enquiry by the committee under Sir are like

unto Behemoth, (it is Parliament. "Let us suppose," he Martyn Jerram worked wonders in a

a hard thing to measure the says; not to exaggerate the case, short space of time. Taking the thickness of its skull). How will the Even if you are one of those that the cost of living fails by June naval men's action as a precedent, scorners delight in their scorning, superior persons who do not like of 1920 to fifty per cent, higher than there should be no reason why soldiers and fools hate knowledge? What Charlie Chaplin, even if you had in 1914. I do not say that it will so with a legitimate grievance should fine reading are the proverbs of never seen or heard of him, A Dog's fall, but let us see what such a fall not act in a similar manner. Always Solomon Bardavid, even if they do Life" at the Victoria Theatre would would mean. For every 30s, we provided of course that they have a have whiskers on 'em. Envy thou interest and amuse you. It is a give pensiorers they will have what good care, such as for instance the not the oppressor. Is that 20s. bought in 1914. If, therefore, service dollar" grievance of a Puted"? Then choose none of his and has some remarkable photo and Bowleys, appearing before Mr.

sensible picture, that tells a story,

Mr. B. Johnstone of Messrs. Dennys we raise the total disability pension couple of years ago.

ways. He that rebuketh a wicked graphic studies of real dogs in it. to 40s, we shall really give what 26s.

The following figures will help toman getreth himself a blot. That is For those who enjoy the Chapin with non-compliance with an order Matheson's office is dying halfmast at Bermuda In July 1908, and after

Lindsell for four Chinese, charged' Bd. bough: in 1914. If we make it

certainly an "undisputed fact: when absurdities, we may mention that 458. we shall give whar 30s bought 1. Seamen to whom only the or the censor of morals in these days is there is no lack of fun, either. In of the P.W.D. informed the Magis in 1914. If we make it 50s, we shall dinary Pension is awarded. 10d. a day, sure to look like a stale blotting pad this picture the famous actor is a trate that he objects to the attitude of really give what 33s. 4d. bought in 2. Men with 1 Good-conduct badge before he has got into his sridevagrant, hungry, homeless, hounded the P.W.D. officials in preasing for 1914. And the demand we ought to 103.

fool's wrath is presently known, and by the police. Into his life summonsca against people who are make upon the Government is that Men with 2 Good-conduct his attitude like unto a respectable comes love." brought by trying to do their utmost to comply of the Hongkong Football Club. His the Mediterranean. For his services in these circumstances, a 50%. ca badges lld.

jewel in the snout of a swine, canine outcast. We are shown with Government regulations. In death is widely regretted, and pro at the battle of Jutland he was disability pension is the smallest sum

4: Měn with 3 Good-conduct Study the 18th chapter of Proverbs. a "tenderloin' cafe, a very real the case of his clients since they had found sympathy expressed for his specially commended. Rear Admiral which it is honourable for a rich badges Odo

Paste them in your hat. They may institution, and the curious effects of received notice from the Public Works parents.

Borrett was promoted to flag rank nation--to talk about a bankrupt 5. Men whose character for the have" whiskers" on them, but there discarded chewing gums on the dance Department to do certain work in The funeral takes place this even on August 16, 1918. nation is all nonsense to offer." whole period of their service is is no reproach in that ignominy foor. Then Charley comes into connection with the building indus-ing, passing the monument at 5.15.

Sir Leo makes several proposals ar recorded as very good and who have The legs of the lame are not equal.

money, thanks to the pup, marries, try, they had expedited the work, in the means of paying the pensions 3.Good conduct badges. Is. 1d.

and takes to farming. We see him compliance with the notice, and it account, including conscription of; 6 Men whose character for the

planting corn as to the manner born, was unfair for the Government to JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE. wealth.

whole period of their service is re- The China Mail learns that corded as very good but who are not

and coming home to the wife of his press for a conviction. bosom. Together they lean lovingly The summons was adjourned for a military pensions have recently eligible for Good-conduct. badges

over the cradle, and we are all moved week. been increased by bonus of 20 par 11d.

THIS disease is so dinerous at that to a beautiful tenderness, which is cent to meet the increased cost of 7 Mer, to whom the Good-conduct, evers mother of young children should not altogether dissipated, though

rapid, in its levelopment, living which is, considerably greater medal is awarded. In addition. be prepared for it. 1 is very risky to modified, when we are permitted to than 20 per cent, and that Naval pena

NOW IS THE TIME, wait until the attack of erup appears see into the cradle. We are no sions will shortly have a bigger in 8. For each completed term of and then send for elicine and let the kinema fiends or Chaplin cranks, but OR rheumatism you will find nothing better than Chamberlain'n. Pain crease than that. We know of a case three years service after completing child offer a bit it can be obtained this we will plainly and truthfully Balm. How is the time to get and of in Hennessy of the Naval Yard was in a rice raill and a church The of a bluejacket here, who after 22. time for pension. 1d. a day. But the and effectual and ls never boen kunwn say, that the man who, cannot, enjoy Try this linlmont and soe how quickly elected secretary by unanimous vote, { church was saved, the rice mill years of Naval service, under all sorts maximum Persian for Service, to fall in any case Always have bottle this picture must have something the it will relieve the pain and soreness, and Messrs. T. MacCormac and destroyed. of uncomfortable conditions, bad Badges, Character, and Medal, not to in the home. For sale By A'l Chemiste matter with him, and should see a Forale By All Chemists and Stars stations and dangerous tasks. a exceed 1a. 2d. a day,

and Storekeepers.

clarify the situation:

.:

CROUP.

undis-

Chamberlain's tongh Hemedy is proin på

doctor at once.

koopera

this morning, deceased having been three years in the West Indies re- an employee there.

! turned to Devonport. At the out- Mr. Jennings was only 16 years of break of the European War he was age, a promising lad, and a member in command of the Warrier in

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CANTON ADVERSARIA.

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At a meeting of the Junior Tennis Mr. Wu Ching-lin, head of the League, held in the pavilion of the House of Representatives, goes in Hongkong Cricket Club yesterday for plain living and high thinking. afternoon it was decided that the He scorns, titles, desires to make League should be continued, with China safe for democracy, and the 'seven entries. '

abolition of militariam. At an election of officers, Mr. HJ.

There were two fires st Cariton,

1. H. Mead, members of the Com The Tungshing brought a large

shipment of Wuhu rice.

mittee.