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FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1919,7

DEATH OF NAVAL MAN.

THE V.R.C.

HEAT CAUSES DEATH..

AMUSING ANNUAL MEETING.

ne sitty members attendað

Another death occurred in H.M. Dockyard last night. Chief Petry Officer C. May, H.M.S. "Kent" was about 6 p.m. Medical assistance was of the Victoria Recreation Cut taken ill suffering from a heat stroke the much dekyed anmal meeting

sent for but deceased died at 9 p. Ph

Mr. H. Percy Smith The body was removed to the Nival Hospital.

It is believed that deceased, who is coxswain of his ship's piquet boat, was stricken by the excessive heat yesterday when out in the piquet boat..

There are very sad features in "connection with the death. The late C. F. O. May was a widower and leaves a daughter at Home. He paid off with the rest of the crew yester day and was to have gone Home in the "Atreus" this month. Having nearly 25 years' service the eased was going on pension on a al in

night.

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ON HER WAY TO BATAVIA.

The Dutch armoured cruiser Marten Tremp," arrived in Colombo

"Kooinger Regents," which, it will A of those of Chinese races desiring to on July 15 from Amsterdam, and is on her way to Batavia to replace the be remembered, passed through teave the Colony for places other than presided.

Colombo recently on her way home. Canton, West River or Macso should After saying that they aregretted

The "Marten Tromp" has a disapply to persen for permission to do so the absence of their President, Flis feet, beam 51 and draught 212 feet. Building between the hours of 9 LM. placement of 5,211 tons; length 3163 the PASS OFFICE Post Office Excelly Mr. Chad Severn, whose She was launched at Amsterdam infr. ad 1 PM to 4 PM. cinily. TO LET At rental only, Sept., geniality and charm of tanner had 1904 and completed in 1906 at 1: Pasaporta or Identification papers. All European FLAT at Kowloon, (corner

Applicants will be required to p

to producs Oct, or Tor 3 months from date, appealed to her so often. he said consists of two 9.4 inch guns, four remain in the Colony for more than Servants optional-Apply to Box 1035,

cost of £347,500. Her armament persons, with pertain exceptions, who bouse). Furnished. Retention there was a lot of Bolshevisen in the 5.9 inch guns, ten 29 inch guns and days are required to Register them c/o CHINA MAIL." air (aughter and that was why four 1.4 inch guns, and she carries a selves under the REGISTRATION of they were having the inreting in the complement of about 450 mẹn.

PERSONS ORDINANCE 1916 Forms Bor instead of in, the fynasian.manded by Capt. Stuijs

of Registration giving the particulars. Marten Tromp" is com- It was like an

required may be obtained at the G.P.O. ven down there.

and at all Folice Stations. Proveeding, he said that the work ing actants showed a very gautify- ing profit of $2,200 august $1.701 last year,

When, however. They hoker into the balance sheet they HM.S. "Kent" at about 9.30 p.m. last gether, because their Cornarúttre bud night of Charles Henry May, C.P.O.. been more generaus in allowing for apparently from heatstroke. The depreciation. Personally, he always deceased complained of feeling uninted writing off as el us well at 7.30 p.m. he was taken posible. As a matter of fact, they

sick

quarters

on board how that then were some things where he received every attention of the id which had been very much pear $£20 apes a new foor for Mr. Bayou started that the chib had but eventually died. The deceased estated in value? Malough tax the yanum. was 40 *years of age

anding start our of 89:240 fe paying should be enoksed, and, if the Club The verandah would have taken his pension in jod on mustalding interest can deben could ut afford it, he was sure the November. He was a widower with tunes. tuntizer of bad debts, elementer would sterile $1 each cne child and was the sole support of, nerde a vong great difference in the for the purpose, his mother. The deceased was a pro-fate, if yuust not be bet sight! minent member of the United Service at the real result was, never the new thee for the gynnah was Mr. A. R. S. Alves stated that Lodge. Portsmouth, and was highly rimless, a probit of $2.240. He prisla wressity. esteemed among masons, and was posel the deption of the report and also extremely popular among his totenicar o acquits. shipmates, He was a native of Southampton

England.

The funeral takes place this

ing.

even-

A Naval correspondent writes:

The death occurred on board a very different figure alto impossible to supply the papers up

to the

BRITISH OFFICER DIES.

ANOTHER DEATH FROM THE HEAT.

Mr. J. Lyon swoondyl this and it

was curried unanimousky.

3. Witchell stated that Mocar Kelly & Walsh. when approached on the matter some time ago, stated, that, owing to the way it would be

to dute. They could not supply ald papers. This prospect the then Secresory did not relish, and owing to the founal position of the Club, the papers were nos bought.

As Treasurer: be ex

ED A WOLFE, Captain Superintendent of Police

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

PRIZA COURT, to all by Public Auction, THE Cndersigned have received in- structions from the MARSHAL OF THE

On

MONDAY,

the Break-water, Yau-ma-ti, the 18th August. 1918, at 10:30 am, at

The Steam Launch

"NORD,"

porgived great difficulty: finoue ing the Cub, and he hul to pus people off with proses of payment,

Built of teakwood by the Hongkong & Mr. Lyon lied that it was only Whampoa Dock Company Limited.

Length 6.1. aunt of $200 or $300, mut the

...89 it. 0 in. col raise it by mulberip

...55., 8.,

The repeat of the Home Gam writer, was cited by Times Wright, Imebe itsid they had a koon xa of prade | tiot. Cem, ut could de with more books

The Chairman thought it would fe the Library, Helled atten-jos St to encher the romanah font the ket that a large nation | Mr. Wizchaab: "Mr." Lyon, says he tates than a hundred nice okean the it for $201.

bail recently been received. Where

Mr. Alves replied that Mr. Lyon were they now? They were inhad made a mistake. An estimate the Tekcases and they were noted that the wohl be The Midtary garrison suffered a kestduin mitige by the death of jentered in the bank provided for the $1,200, Lieutenant §. 1. Struthyrs. on the { parpee. Meanbers should reply The Cernad remarived that an 87th Gangany A. Stove Play the game by the domes, or perenced verumiah would make the ters' Isind.

Te a lutter system of iese mund Chub-rooms hotter than it was, be The decensed Officer esam toi milopast, Appleuse)

The test said one way of now had, of the Peak.

sides obstructing the fine view they Hongkong Festerday meaning and said good-bye to Lieut. Col. Tussbysing that wradd be to put the

The matter was left over to the

The lection of the General Corneli

at the Hoogkor Club. He returns gentleman of the committer. (Ap-new Constter to clasite. ed to Signecutters by the 1 p.m. jatuh lawn. Not towing well he did not!

in the notion of Mr. T. Meek,mittee was the next business. The have in. Puing to afterconsecended by Mr. Earw, the usual dodge of re-electing en hive thest heie feces and is $30 were passed was proposed, but about 18 manes later in temeure com rapally toffor the Secretary and Truusuzér, about 106. He was removed to the

KARCTION OF OFFICIKROM.

Mitary Hospital, losing mascions. The Hon. Mr. Severn ness in with water he remained piti jonsnuously resfected Presdera.

Mr. A. E S." Alves

W

JAN

were surbusted for nine places.

Mr. Wright drew the Chino ́s attention to rule TA, which provides | thas no member not a British sub- ject can be elected on the Germani for Ballos Committee. He noticed on the hound two pames of men wilo, he was advised, were not British wal- man woukt not accept the nona Jesus. If that were so, the Chair.

3 a day when he putsed vw 13. j

The late Best. Struthers ferves pronously re-elected treasurer,

When it came to the election of wow and one bid at Hon. He me to Hanging for a tour of secretary, things begune where

teresting. The incumbent. "Uncle" "The deessed offer servir the Mitch was proposed and seconded South African War for which and declared dested faster than ne tions. So as not to use personal

wired.

Blimit a robh any

received the Queen's medal with

He nee to explain that has five sp. At the outbreak of tine! infe war he was on the Amy Hoon had been to hand over the Apke wad was mazbilized, resviving] to Me. R. (A Witchell,

He

feeding, he would not mention the tenames, but would write them down

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Length: b.p.p... Breadth extreme Depth moulded....

5 Dranght mean ... ENGINE-on-condensing.

... 4 ..4 Diameter of cylinders ..7 in. & 16in.

Stroke 9 in. ROILER-cylindrical tubular

Diameter 4 ft. 6in., Length 7 ft. Dis. with one plain furnace in

diameter.

W. P. 15 lbs per rare inch. Inchiding Anchors, Chuins, Vavigating Lichts. Auxiliary Feed Pumps, de

A Launch will leave Blake Fier at 19 a.m.day of sale to convey intending pur- chasers

On view from the 10th August. Terms: Cash.

HUGEES & HOUGH, Auctioneers to the Government. Hongkong, August 8, 1928.

G.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

PRizz Cotar, to sell by Public Auction, THE Undersigned have received in-

structions from the MARSHAL or tas

по

MONDAY,

hand hand them to the Chairman.the 18th August, 1918, at 10.39 aim, at

fear, heur)

Thes caused a tremendous buzz

ong the "Aldermen.

his madhessen in July 1910 to fled over the water, He had a

of work to do, and he thought or Younger hun shakl have it.

vices in the field.

‚The' funeral takes place line even. ing, the watege leaving Webirgson Bannucks 11/5,30.

SENDING OUR SOLDIERS HOME.

THE WAR OFFICE EMPHASISES NEED FOR INSPECTION.

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Mr Will declined. Mr. Wright wild he had away Dot Mr. Mitbe ถามเ of t word and that he always treant wise wald. He therefore proposed Mr. N. 1. Brewer for secretary.

The Chairman: But Mr. Mitchell His minated.

Mr. Wright: He hue tefused to averpt the position.

Mr. Mitchel said he harn't. He wal accept. (Laughter.)

Mr. Alves said there two gentle- it well, for years, without this objec men had served the Club, and served

tion being take

Mr. Grubenidt said the rule was obsolete.

The Chairman said he was afraid it was not. So long as it was there, he was bound to observe it.

Mr. Goldschmidt: I move that it be rescinded

the Break water, Yau ms,

The Steam Launch

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ing Diameter of cylinders 7 in. & 15 in

Strake.

10 in. BOILER-cylindrical tubular.

Diameter 6 it. 6 in., Length 7 ft. 6 in. with one plan furn ce Sin. diameter. W. F. 150 lhe, par square inch. Lights, Auxiliary Feed Pumpe. Acc.

Including Anchors Chains, Navigating A Lunch will leave Binks Pier at 10

The Chairman: Another meeting. Here, and at frequent interalis

adl be necessary for that. her, the business of the meet-have to stand.

Mr. Lyon: And even then it would Some time ago the thing Mading was suspended while the Con Is is in the Deed of Gift.

You can's rescind it. pulished extracts from a letter womitee, who led surrounded the ceived from a zp wherwent ene ha un like a bench of Aldermen Mr. Witch deprecated too much. day of sale to convey intoading pur

pubikolay for this matter. The two

Chairman to decide, and they should

as a guantica tiemans repatriated and Mayer, held whispered co-mbers in question were very old from Chins de bond the se. Aferences. tilshus."

Mr. Wrigla rose on the point of and faithful servants of the Club. The letter complained of the rete | gader, and asked if this procedure on the Committee. He thought the and they should, therefore, remain ten eractions, for new proper at an annual meeting matter should be left entirely to the Britiibers, the extortionate charges Applause) in the canteen for articles which we

The Chairman asked if Mr. Brewer then write to the gentlemen concern. know, and the Naval and Miktarywand be willing to be assistant Autler ko, ure Devereury secretary to Mr. Mitchell.

ed and place the matter in a proper addition to the new provided on Mr. Brewer said he would be wild light. They went then, he w

ing to do anything whatever for the bure, realise the position. They The War Once has just issued benefit of the Clubs. (Loud applause) should not make a public exhibition orders stating the responsible off- There was another whispered con- cers have not always carried out the ference. Apparently Mr. Mitchell inspection, before embarkation of did not desire the assistance of Mr. vessels carrying troops.

bound.

Brewer.

of the matter.

The Chairman; But how could I possibly declare them elected, if they get the votes?

The War Office says thut Embark Mr. J. Lyon pointed out that the

Mr. Wright pointed out that there ing Staff Offpem are to note that honourican complicated masters. It need be no unpleasantness, or drug- considerable responsibility is attach should be in one hand.

ging of these two names into public- ed to the proper performance of

ity. Procned with the election, and the Chairman would at the end merely say "I declare that the folow- ing gentlemen have been elected."'

This was done.

these duties.

The Chine Mail said this some!

The Chairman: You mean in the one pocket. (Laughter.)

Soinebody seconded that Mr.

Lins ago and suggested that it in Brewer be secretary,

.

up to the responsible officers to see There was more whispering among that the voyage on that oven-like the Committee.

The following were elected as ship, the s.. Atreus," is made us Mr. Wright again protested. Ha Genet Committee Mesers. T. comfortable for the sains and had been waiting to address the Mook, A. A. Alves, J. Stewart, J. soldiers, as wind scoops, fans, cid a Chair some time. It reminded him Fach, A. F: B. -Netto, A. S. variety of goods in the canteen at of the way the Government did Ee, A. Ezra, T. Wright and R. regamabic and fair prices can make things. The committeemen who C. Witehall.

it.

had anything to any should addressi The Ballotting Committee was

The China Ma will willingly re- the Chairman and the meeting composed of Messrs. H. Hyadının, ceive any latters from the men with audibly. (Applause.)

C. Rodrigues, R. Tatum, R. Marcal,

a genuine grievance, during or at the The Chairman saïð Mr. 'Mitchell's J. Lyon, F. L. Silva, L'Ellis, N. 1. end of the voyage, if the respon election must stand.

Brewer, A. J. V. Ribeiro, and A.

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sible officials haven't done their duty Mr. Lyun proposed that a previous G. Pilo. by our fighting men.

resolution should be carried into After that there were votes of We know what officem are respon- effect. It was that London' news- thanks to Mr. A. Mohardy and E. sible, and in pawing will add that papers and periodicals should be daimages, who as secretory and in the weather, and on that class placed in the library and that the entirt reétory had done a great of sp, the large number of men verandab of the Clol thould be, an- dead of work befo a Mr. Mitteball took: travelling will need special medical closed and converted into a reading over. A hearty, vote of thanks to arrangementa.

Mr. Percy Smith was also recorded.

room

shisom..

On view from the August 16th. Terma-Cuh.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers to the Government. Hongkong, August 9, 1919,

TO-NIGHT!

THIS is to be held on SATURDAY,

the 9th inst., and the usual events are open to Members. The open events. are sa follows:

Ladies' Lengths Handicap Girls Boys! 2

+:

75

all post entries.

Admission

Non-Members

$1.00

Members Ladies Sobers

and Sailors in uniform,.50 cents.

A string band will be in attendance.

R. H. B. MITCHELL, Hon. Sereiary.. Hongkong. August 5,"1818.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned has received ins

tractions to sell by Public Auc-

tion

00

FRIDAY, August 15, 1819,

commencing at 3 p.m.

at A KING'S SLIPWAY, Wanchai, The 26" Mater Boat "Beroula”

(Fitted with 4 cylinder engine. New Six's Magneto and Paragon Reverse Gear. Awinga and side Speed 9 miles per hour).

acreens.

The Gael Glass Yacht "Toinette" Also

(Winner of 3 cups during the 1917 aesson, in good condition).

On view now. Terma-Cab on'delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.

Hongkong, August 8, 1919.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

ANR

ORINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION OU, LTD.

YONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer "ORESTES."

are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Holt's. Wharl; Kow- loon, where it will lie at Consignee's risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after August 8.

Optional cargo will be landed, unless notice has been given prior to steamer'a arrival

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goodd are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays Bad Fridays between the bours of 1045 a.m. and noon within the free storage period.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after August 13, will be subject to rent. All Claims against the ́Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before August 28, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,'

Agenta,

Bongkong, August 8, 1919.

TO-NIGHT!

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