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“TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1918.

ELM.T. EGYPT ARRIVES..

MANY DEATHS AMONG

CHINESE.

The P.&O. S. N. Co.'s. "Egypt " (Capt. W. R. Le Mare) under Admiralty requisition as an Ambul ance Transport arrived yesterday evening at 6.30, and anchored at the Admiralty Buoy.

"THE GLIMPSE "

CONTRIBUTED.]

THE CHINA MAIL”

CRABBED AGE & YOUTH, THE TAUNTON INCIDENT.

ALLEGED ATTEMPTED MUEDER ND SUICIDE.

Slace one of the Old Testament

kings warmed his chilling blood with youthful beauty, old men have not" been ashamed to link May and December, nor has the Church blushed to bless such ennatural unions. Gallantry preventa censure on the female parties concerned, so we go for the old fools and the Church-who should both know

better.

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AN UNPARALLELED OCCUR. RESCE IN FIRST CLASS ORICKET:

WAS THE UMPIRE RIGHT?

The extraordinary ending to the match between Somerset and Sussex, when H. J. Heygate, the last Sussex player, was refused permission by the umpire and the game declared atie, has provided all the elements of a lasting discussion in the world of cricket.

I must have fallen asleep in my chair, for there is a lapse in memory between my perusal of the Programme of Events, which had been finally approved as a fitting method of expressing relief and thankfulness for the successful termination of the war, The Egypt left Marseilles on June 15, and Singapore July 11. On and a conversation I appear to have board are 452 invalids of the Chinese had with a person, very much like Labour Corps. During the voyage myselfonly minus the 5/8ths, common there were 19 deaths, including one Buicide by hanging and another or garden characteristics whic pro- claim me of the crowd: these seemed suicide by jumping overboard..

Others on board include General to have become sublimated into Daniloff and wife, General Ser something finer and bigger, so much binovitch, wife and child, Miss

the sa that recollection of Isakoff and Engineer Goyshter and wife, all of the Russian Army. For affair, even now, is apt to make me Hongkong there are: M. Potolor, conceited. Being a solid sort of per Sergt. Major Westlake, Mr. H. F.son, I have never had any sympathy King, wife and two children, Mr. £. for or belief in the occult and was harbour, and the police had to work members of his team protested he M. Harrowsmith, wife and two consequently quite unprepared for children, Lieut. J Boorman, and Mr. the encounter; I also lacked the cor rect nomenclature by which to place and address kim (such I believe is now systematically tabulated by the various Cults) so I gaped until I saw his eyes smile and felt suddenly at home when he broached the subject very dear to my heart, for was I not one of those entrusted to see that

Willcox.

There are also a few Indian soldiers, 21 Chinese Na! ratings and a Chinese Staff of 40 for the invalids.

Lieut. MacGregor, R.AM.C. is Adjutant and Surgeon of the ship.

The Egypt" leaves to-day for Tsingtau to disembark the coalies.

On enquiry at the Commodore's Office the China Mail learns the Egypt is allotted to Singapore on the homeward trip to take passengers from the FMS.

The "Egypt thus remains on Admiralty requisition but it is anti- cipated that after this voyage the 'ship will be handed back to the P. & 0. Co The Commodore has telegraphed to Singapore requesting that some space be given for passengers from Hongkong. -reply has yet been received.

THEATRICAL MANAGER

FINED.

No

CLOSING EMERGENCY EXIS

¦

before him to-day which seems to Magistrate Hutchison had a case

have arisen from the uncongeniality of discrepant ages. An old, or at least elderly Chinese was charged with attempting to kill his wife with a Spade, and then with attempting suicide. He was fished out of the hard to revive him.

Hearing was adjourned."

M. B. K EMPLOYEE SUMMONED.

A fine of $10 was imposed by Mr.

Defendant stated that he had

forgotten to cancel the stamp.

peace is becomingly anounced! Lindsell on a Japanese employee of He drew me with a remark that the M.B.K. for receiving a sum of preparations for the celebrations 3219 without cancelling the receipt appeared to be on an extensive scale, stamp on March 27. and somehow, I felt I had to dilate on the thought, money, organisation and ingenuity being lavished on the coming pageant: he listened with courteous attention but I felt all the while that in the matter of supplying information "1 was shipping coals to Newcastle

and when he ventured

on a figure representing a very close

REQUESTED TO STAY.-

A returned banishee was produced before Mr. R. E. Lindsell this morning

Ly Mr. H. E. Wilson, the Sussex Interviewed at Gloucester recent captain, said that it was incorrect that Street, the umpire, drew stumps when both captains bad. agreed to play on. J. C. White, the Somerset captain was in the first instance dis posed to let Heygate bat, but when

appealed to Street. Four minutes: having elapsed, Street said the rules

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

R

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS DEPT.

"I

NOTICE:

$ WALK OVER

PUBLIC HOLIDAY,

THIS Department will be entirely CLOSED on SATURDAY the 19th July.

C. W. BECKWITA,

Superintendent.[

Imports and Exports."

Hongkong, July 15, 1918.

G.

MENT HOUSE,

R.

must be observed. It was only after GENERAL RECEPTION, GOVERN. Street found the rival captains at variance that he pulled up the stumps..

The rules of the game do not ap-Nor the GENERAL RE Written Invitacions are being

CEPTION AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE at 11.30 AM. on SATURDAY 10th July. 1

pear to govern such a peculiar set of circumstances as actually occurred, Law 45 says:-

The umpire shall allow two minutes

for each batsman to come in and then call play. The side refusing to play shall lose the match.

Street is an experienced. umpire, and the view he probably took was that the game automatically came to an end at the expiration of two minutes after the fall of the ninth wicket. If this view is the correct ane, there is no necessity to wait for actual refusal on the part of one side or the other to play.

The problem will doubtless be

It is requested that thors who attend the reception will bring cards with their names clearly written theran.

Hongkong, July 15, 1919.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have instructions.

from the Liquidator of the trade and personal affairs of GUSTAV ADOLF GEORG FRIESLAND deceased in pursu

estimate of the cost of the entire for coming back to the Colony before much discussed by club cricketers ance of an, Order of the Hongkong

i show, and which may yet prove to be the exact sum, I had no doubt about it.

"Would I care for an idea which

I might be employed to advantage?:

something novel?"

Here at any rate, I thought was

his term of ten years had expired.

Defendant: I was only passing and a ruling by the M.C.C. Com-Government to sell by Public Anetion, through, and do not intend to staymittee, when they meet as usual later, here. Mr. Lindsell: You are going to will be looked forward to with great stay here now. Nine months.

as opportunity, for, to have ideas. $8,500 BAIL FOR OPIUM...

places one at an advantage with one's fellows, and, at the present

The manager of the Ko Shing Theatre was summoned before Mr.juncture, something original (for all | Three Chinese were remanded on R. E. Lindsell this morning, for not I knew, I might be temporarily in baits of $500, and two on $1,000 each having theatre exits in accordance the Empyrea or wherever it is that for unlawful possession of 46 tales with regulations.

ideas come from) might well result of opium. A Chinese woman who Mr. A. E. Wright of the P. W. D, in considerable kudos. My eager was also arrested with 33 taels of said that he visited the theatre assent for the coveted tip was scarillicit epiam in her person was at noon, on July 9, together with cely given when I found myself released on bail of $1,000 pending the Medical Officer of Health. Alooking at what was uncommonly trial. performance was going on and two like a moving picture, wherein a vast of the exits were secured with chains concourse of people progressed to- and padlocks.

ward a meeting place where they were shortly assembled in definite

exact shape of me: no sooner

NEW FRENCH SHIPPING FUSION.

interest.

CIE GENERALE

TRANSATLANTIQUE.

CA

NOTICES.

WE HAVE SEVERAL SHAPES IN GENTLEMEN'S

WHITE CANVAS

SHOES

WITH LEATHER & "ARMORTRED" SOLES..

" ARMORTRED'

SOLES ARE FLEXIBLE-

WATERPROOF - NON-SLIPPING AND

VERY HARD WEARING

SHOES $10.50 BOOTS $11.50 per pair.

"KEDS"

A LIGHT AND DURABLE SHOE IN WHITE- CANVAS WITH WHITE CORBIGATED AFBBER SOLES FOR TENNIS AND, "OTHER" SA MES.

ALL SIZES $3.75 per Pair.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

NEW COLUMBIA

RECORDS.

WEDNESDAY,

the 23rd day of July, 1919, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at their Auction Rooms at No. 8. Den Your Road Central,

A 5980

(POOR BUTTERFLY

You AND I.....”

A 6029

JOAT A BABY'S PRAYER SOME NICHT

...

1

A 6062

GERMAN STEAMERS TAKEN OYER. THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD

PROPERTY

Alces from Puris state that the situate and being Farm Lot No. 40 and the tenerile Transatlanticue has known as "Villa Miramare", Pokfu- received the management of three sm, Hong Kong, in One Lot.

gent. Gerian lines, viz., the There is a five roomed bungalow with Columbus," of 36,000 tons, the outhouses and garden sitasto on the *Hatenburg" of 27,000 tons, and property. the Von Tirpitz,” of 28,000 toms.

These vowels luve been placed on the Havre-New York service. More- over, the same company has received 17 large German vessels, each of

A small clectric light plact is installed.

The boundaries of the lot are not accurately defined, but it is intended that they shall be adjusted by the

dave an area of 187 acres,

Defendant strongly denied that any performance was going on at formation the the time. Mr. Lindseli: Do you which escaped suggest then that Mr. Wright is lying? was the outline of the formation At a meeting of the Vapes Fran- | 12,000 tons, xlor:fire bassport of Government on that the parebaser shall

Defendant: If not, what then? complete, when a figure rose from case, the proposal (ways a Paris con-goods, Mr. Wright; I do not ask your Wora dais in the centre of the throng, tempory) to arualgamate with the ship for a heavy penalty. but the raised his right arm and made anopping company known BR Ko Shing Theatre has been autterance which was the signal for Mediterranee, was approved. The nuisance to us for a long time. I similar synchronous ritual from the latter company's ordinary shares will would only ask for a penalty that assembled people; what it was the binareused thereby to the extens of would be remembered by the people called was not vouchsafed me 2,208 shares of 100 mes ench, defendant.

but I seemed to see what appeared jeatively paid up, and represent-

Ta

In imposing a fine of $50 on the to be the emanations of their voices in an increase of capital of 239,800 accused his Worship remarked that taking form converging and moving fanes. The capital, thus increased not having the exits opened in cases upward in a single grand gigantic to 3,289,900 frames will be carried to of emergency... such as a fire-out-shape: here the "movie" or what- 4,000,000 franes by the issue of 7,602 -break etc, would be jeopardizing the ever it was stopped and once more new shares of 100 franes, which will lives of people in the theatre.

was looking into the smiling eyes of the issued at 100 franes, and reserved the personage who so much re for the present shareholders in pre sembled me:

the people you have nee.

SPOILING THE HARBOUR.

THE LIQUID FUEL NUISANCE.

just seen, "he said," have grown up” |

You don't suggest do you for

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

HONGKONG HOTEL.

PEACE CELEBRATIONS, FRIDAY und SATURDAY, - 18th and 19th July,

SPECIAL TABLE D'HOTE DINNERS will be served in the GRILL ROOM and MAIN DINING ROOM at $3.50 and $2.50 per head

J. H. TAGGART, Manager.

a moment that could possibly HAVRAISE PENINSULAIRE, respectively. propose supla a ceremony to replace

the round of tiffinë, dinners, Process-

Complaints are numerous from fons, freworks &c. so generally At a recent museting in Paris, of the shipping men and bathers at the approved?; the idea is preposterous, Huvaine Peninsulaire the accounts nasty state of the harbour at times besides, how could we impress the were approved and a dividend of 150) due to the large amount of liquid Chinese with the importance of the francs was voted. The report con- fuel oil floating on the water."

event being celebrated without tuins the announcement that the Those complaining say that some employing the spectacular? especí company has under construction five restrictions should be imposed on ally when we have the money to do cargo steamets of 9,000 tons and two ships with oil fuel. At present these with: I put forward this argument of 1,500 tons, which will ring the clean out tanks and empty all the with confidence, knowing the telling company's feet to 19 units, with a

effect it had made in our recent total tonnig of 140,000 toms. deliberations...

nasty black oil into the harbour.

On Saturday a party bathing in Kowloon Bay got into a horrible mess through this oil coming on top of the water and smothering the bathers with it.

They were compelled to given up bathing and had a hard job to get the oit off their persons.

it

My would-be mentor's reply came instantly and again in picture form:-

I saw the "Sage of Chira" and, in letters of light, the precepts he gave his race: followed him a series of pean streets, typical of some English It is also very annoying to other city. squalor misery and poverty be ships, especially those just refitted, ing shown up in ghastly relief: here and to launches, most of which are the scene changed sharply and with. painted white, to be smeared without apparent connection, although, I oil to the detriment of a new coat of paint.

This morning there is another lot covering the harbour around Kow. loon.

A YOUNG CRIMINAL.

•

A Chinese little boy was charged with the farceny of, a gold watch from an elderly compatriot.

thought I saw the same slum-faces only they were happier, clearer-eyed, and in different surroundings, where Life seemed to be lived to some ordered plan.

The movie stopped and I sensed my arm chair, cigar, and the familiar objects of the comfortable Drawing Room: as I pondered the events and wondered how so much could have happened without the apparent mavement of time, for iny cigar had The little fellow went to a pawn scarcely bumed down and still glowed shop in Wing Lok Street and asked cheerily, my mind flew back to the 38 for the article. Seeing that the view which had closed so abruptly: watch was worth about $90, the it was obviously an institution of pawnbroker's suspicion was excited some sort and was it fancy or had I and he asked the boy where he got seen a legend writ above its portals. the watch. The boy said his father a "B"-yes there was a—“B”- told him to have it pawned and ah! now I remember "No destitute volunteered to accompany the child ever refused admission." pawnbroker to his house. The

latter book up the bluff,

and followed the boy. When they

were lo a lane the boy told him not

the watch and ask no questions. He

FOR SALE.

OS SALEA THREE-ROOMED BUNGALOW on Cheong Clau

The property is held for the residue of a term of 75 years from the 25th June, 1861. It must be clearly under- stood that the lease will not be extended beyond the present terta

The Crown Rent is $18 per annum. The property is offered subject to reserved price.

Particular and Conditions of Sale may be had from

N

MESSTE. DEACON, LOOKER,

DEACON & HARSTON, Solicitore for the Liquidator,

or from MESRA. HUGHES & HODGE,

The Auctiobeerz,

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

tractions from H. M. NATAL STORE

Good location. Possession may be bad THE Undersigned "hare received la August 1st. For particulars apply to OFFICER, to sell by Public Auction,

Box 1136, c/o "CHINA MAIL."

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

HONGKONG

PEACE

CELEBRATIONS.

FRIDAY, 18th and SATURDAY, 19th

July, 1919.

PROGRAMME OF EVENT 9

FRIDAY, 18th:-

6 30 p.m. Entertainment of Services.

Illumination of City and Kowloon.

7.30

9 to 10

10 to 11

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Fiary Water Dragon Leaves-Youmni and Proceeds

through Harbour.

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Grand Firuworks Display on the Harbour opposite

Statze Square.

SATURDAY, 19th:-*

am. Review of Troops on Cricket Ground

7,30 10.00

11.00

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11.30

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5:15 6.30

7.30

8.00

.9.30 to 11.

to follow him but to give the 36 for CAN YOU AFFORD THE RISK?

WERE you ever seized with a severe

also said he would give the man $1

Attack of cramp colic or diarrhes "tea money" Fully believing now without & bottle of Chamberlain's Colic that the lad had come by the article and Diarrhea Remedy in the house? dishonestly the pawnbroker. had him Pot take auch risks A dose cr arrested. Later the owner of the possibly he called, and it never fails two will cure you befora a doctor could watch was traced. "The culprit was even in the most savers and danger., awarded six weeks' jail with ten ous cases. For male By All Chemists and strokes of the birch.

storekeepers

Meeting of Executive and Legislative Councils. :

Reception at Government House of Foreign Consule

and Hongkong Man returned from the War. General Reception at Government Bouse...

Salute.

p. Motor Car Procession through Central District.

Entertainment of Services.

17.

Illumination of City and Kowloon.

Fish Lantern Procession starts from Happy Valley and

proceeds through the City.

Grand Firsworks Display on the Harbour, opposite

HONGKONG

Statue Square,

PECOE

OELEBRATIONS;

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THURSDAY,

July 24, 1919, commencing at 10 am,

at H. M. NAVAL YARD, Hongkong,

A quantity of Old Metals; &o..

comprising:

Braat Borings, unelested,

Brass Tubes, Scrap Brass, da,

Old Copper Sheathing, B., Old

Lead,

Manganese Bronze Rad Gun Metal,

Zino Slabs and Ashes,

Old Aluminium,

dec, te

White Metal,

Terms of Sale:-As detailed on

Catalogue,

T

HUGHES & HOUGH,

By Appointment Auétionesra

to the Admiralty.

Hongkong, July 15, 1919.

HE Undersigned have received In

stractions to sell by Public Auction,

Н

(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

WEDNESDAY,

Jaly 16, 1919, ut 10.30 am,

at The Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf

& Godown Coy's Premises Godown

No. 29.

A number of cases of

·LIBBY'S CONDENSED MILK,

(dawaged by rea (water). Tauri-Carb

WHILE THE INCENSE 18 BURNING T&ES BIEN.

14

"THE ANDERSON MUSIC COY. LTD.

(THE COLUMBIA SHOP)

18, DES VŒUX ROAD.

THE BROWNLOW FILTER

TEL. 1992.

British throughout for nearly 90-years. Is a National Necessity everywhere. A copions, clear, germfree supply always obtainable, with the water sa sparkling as when drawn from the spring.

Sois Agents: MUSTARD & 00,

4. Da Vaux BoAD CHITRAL,”

TELEFROWA 1180.

AGENTE in FOOCHOW, AMOX, SWATOW and GANTON":"

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CO...

For Constipation. Elver Dinorua, kuchá

BEons Complaint-

Balioves

HOUT A BEBOMATISM

and preveals

INDIGESTION.

AQUAPERI

KRITISH

APERIENT

MINERAL WATER.

BOTTLED AT

HARROGATE SPRING, “Zrozlik,

FOR SALE AT THE COLONIAL DISPENSARY.

14. Queen's Bond, Central

Telephone No. 1877.

BURGOYNES Pty.,

Ltd,

SPECIALLY SELECTED.

BURGUNDY.

WINE GROWERS TO.

H. M. THE KING.

Note the Great Reduction in Price:

Burgundy Reserve per case 1 doz. Quarts duty paid $21.

3 dos! Pinta

BOLE AGENTS 1

GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD,

WINE MERCHANTS,

6 QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL.

HUGHES & HOUGH,. Auctioneers.

Tal, 36, 185,›

Hongkong July 15, 1918.