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THE CHINA MAIL.

KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB. report was very attacky to ME THOMASS STRANGE

YESTERDAY'S MEETING.““

AY'S MEETING

DISCLOSURE.

HECKLER WHO SERVED THE GOVERNMENT,

PAID FOR INFORMATION"

During the courts of the debate on

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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCE-

MENTS

A Clovernment Gazette Extra gives the following notifications:----

EXECUTIVE.COUNCIL.

A G. M. FLETCHER, Clerk of Councils.

the

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CORRESPONDENCE.

THE NEW GOVERNOR.

find that the membership, increased by 82 since a year ago and recebály they bad wedborned back many old and fathar faces of those who had done their bit for the Empire All The namal meeting at members honour to then and congratulations of the Kowhon, Crypans Chih was for their safe rerum. In this closing

A wedding in which great public bed hat epening at the Club pre-ther of the war four more mem-

interest was taken was solemnised at isos. Mr. R. E Limball Vice bere gave their new in the great

No. 434.-It is hereby rotifed that St. John's Cathedral, yesterday after Predden took the chair, it was cause and the names ond be the third reading of the Consolidate His Excelle Sir Reginald Edward noon, the contracting parties being supported by Mr. J. P. Robinson added to the Chuby roll of honour Fard Bill in the House of Commons Stubbs Right Commander of the Mr. Robert Gliphaat Hutchison, of (acting Hon. Secary) and Mr. B. Regarding the grounds he was sur (Lab-Derby) asked whether the Michael and airs George, bating son of Mr. W. Hutchison, J. P., on August 12, Mr. J. H. Thanias 31 Datenguashed Order of Saint the HongkongaCivil Service, eldest Abraham, (For Treasurer).

The actual report showed a proff) appreciation of the herticulum) | Government were going to prosecuterived in the Caley, the prescribed | and Mrs. Hutchison. of Kirkcaldy room been the inner and outer

they would endorse the committee's an the Chib's working for lust year effousy of Messrs. Robinson, Harvey Bolshevik gold to stir up industria administered to His Excellency by youngest daughter of the late Mr. were receiving outing of office were this day duly and Miss Rose Blenheim Jupp, ot $1,735.83, which, is stated, was and Spitties. They hul recently

His Honour the Chief Justice in the Joseph Jupp and of Mrs. Jupp, of very satisfactory indeed taking into faked for a Government gut in aid unrest in England. consideration the unsint expendiof the development of the waste land ly give what information he could, and that. His Excellency thereupon

Mr. Benar Law said he would glad presence of the Executive Courel, Brightwell, Franham, Surrey. ture in connection with the Abeween the old and new grounds but everybody knew how difficult it turned the administration of thecorated for the occasion with pot

The Church was tastefully de-i Homes amounting to $529.80. The As regards sports generally they had was to get evidence which would Government in virtue report continued: Dharing the year had quite a success year and he justify prosecution in a court of law. Majesty's Copaission dated

Eis palms, ferns and arum illies. The at Rev. V. H. Copley Moyle officiated at 63 new members joined the hub, wished particularly to congratulate A great deal of literature was being Saint James's the 18th day of June, the service which was fully choral 21 resigned or were struck cd, and the Bower section on their succeed circulated of a most pernicious kind, 1919.

The bride was given away by the 7 death were reported, leaving us debut. It was a pity that so few of and if the Government could get

Hon. Mr., E. D. C. Wolfe, Captain n betul membership of 385 ng against the tennis and golf players did not clear proot that it was of a treason-

Superintedent of Police, and bath as 885 on 81st August, 1915. d with emulate the enthusiasm of the bow-able kind they would take action. Council Chamber,

her maids of honour the little deep regret that we have to accorders Wash egard to the balance.

Mr. Thomas asked for information

Misses Marion Wolfe and Ainsley) the death of Mears. W. Tulip, W sheet to expenditure side showed with regard to a man named Watson.

September 30, 1919.

Hallifax. Mr. G. S. Archbutt acted M. Mesney and Lieut. J. Beards-$3,000 incre on the Bur account than Watson Buring the last three years

a "best man." After the signing worth also of Mess. A. A. Fyfe last year, due to higher prices, gret of the war persistently followed him APPOINTMENTS, Lc,

of the Register the newly-married W. H. Church E. W. Evers and er sammption and the inclusion of (Mr. Thomas) about, interrupted his

No. 435,Ela Excellen

left the Church to the Printing meetings, and did everything pas Governor has been pleased to ap March," played on the organ by Mr.

couple H: E. Haines who failed serving in" cheese and biscuits.*

strains of Mendelssohn's "Wedding the Empire & cause. The thanks of showed an increase of over $200 sible to encourage strikes. Imagine point Captain John Erskine Warner, W. White. Several photographs the Club are due to the Ground Com-almost entirely due to the printing his surprise when he heard from the 5th Battalion, Princess Charlotte of of the wedding group, were taken mittes for the care and attention of the new rules and by-laws Government bench that this man, who Wales (Royal Bershire Regiment), outside the Church door, after which puid. The Cricket pitch is excel Cub held three At Forms, during was now in, jail, was, through the to be his Private Secretary, with those present repaired to the Hong feat condition but the outfield r the year at a total cost of some period he was creating this agitation effect from this date." quires to be ralevelled and returfed, $5201 All three functions were being subsidised by the Government.

kong Hotel, where Mrs. Wolfe did To the Editor of the China Mail]! and this should be carried laus inf | highly, successful and could now but That was the kind of thing which

September 30, 1919.

the bonours. E.E, the Officer mediately the cricket seison closes. have enhanced the Curb's reputation was causing trouble at present.

No. 456- Excellency the Administering the Government pro- The Chub obtained sin first and five for hospitality. On the Income yule

The Home Secretary (Mr. Shortt) Governor has been pleased to apposed the toast of the bride and secord prizes ulso a Challenge Cup the Bar was again to the fore, show replied that Watson gave a certain Point Captain Henry Scott McGrath bridegroom in a happy little speech, at the list Horticultum Show whiting an increase of receipts of more

amount of definite information. Hend Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bay) of which Mr. Hutchison made throughout the year the approach to than $8,000; but, that was not sur- was not regularly in the pay of the bei Akde doarp, with efect suitable acknowledgment. "the Club has been gay with flowes prising in view of the much greater Government. He volunteered certain us this date fo which bum thus afe due to use of the Club by members gener. information, and when that informa September 30, 1019. bless Robinson, Harvey and ally, the increase in irembership. and tion was found to becorrect and was Spittle The present club house the return of maný ardent support acted upon he was paid for it, but inftair condition with the exceptions of the Club who had hean on the not otherwise. He was not paid to

f the mat which has been leaking absent. membeast. They would badly during the hetty mirs, Aagree that balance $1,185.85 bi considerable sum of money with be incorne over expenditures required in order to put the roofing tremely tisfactory. in a proper state of repair. Committee any of opinion, that the club house is totally inadequate for the needs of our large membership, and recommend the speedy erection of the New Pavilion. The "cricket Benson was enjoyable, a number of friendly matches being played as well

→ ELECTION OF OFFICERS. na the Langue fixtures. In the The Chairman said that before League we attained 4th position. proceding to the election of officers Several of our old players have re he thought that first of all, they turned from active service and the should godsider the question of nek- Committee hope, that members willing Sir R. E. Stubbe to become give their whole-hearted support,Putron instead of Se Henry May. and introduce any new players, He proposed that Sir Henry May ..that we may have a successful sea having now retired they invite Sir

son in the coming years In the Hard | Reginald Stobbs to be Patron. 1 Conte Tenms, League, carried out Secorded by Mr. Nelson and during the winter months we attain-carried.

With regard The to Areets and Liabilities the very

draft had been reduced by $900. It stood at $1,500 but against that they be $6,000 worth of Hongkong War Loan Stock. (Applause.)

Mr. L. J. Blackburn seconding, the motion was curried unanimously.

Specialists

Telephone, 29.

ABORTIVE MFETING.

An informal meeting of the Eard Court tennis league, run under the auspices of the Hongkong Junior Tennis League was held last evening in the HK.C.C. pavilion. Owing to the lack of a quorum, no business was transacted.. Besides Mr. Hennessy (Hon. Secretary), there were present

DEAR SIR, It is desirable that His Excellency the new Governor should be acquainted at once with the real The bride's gown was of cream public opinion of the Colony, and charmeuse, with pe trimmings. given some idea of the work that is representatives of the Dockyard R.C., The embroidered Brussels veil which most urgent, and awaiting his atten- and the Chinese YMCA. It was NOTICES.

surmounted the customary wreath, tion. Colonial Secretary's Department, of orange blossoms belonged to her

decided that the Secretary write to Not is so important, so urgently follow people about. He gave certain No. 457. The following Commis mother. The bridal bouquet was in need of his attention, and action, those Clubs which were in the league information, but got about Mrsion is published for general intunecomposed of white roses. The going as the rotten state of our housing for last year and ask they will parti- him, but in regard to people against Thomas or anyone connected with † tion.

away costume was of pink voile with the comparatively small European cipate again. Another will be held hat to match. The maids of honour population. For heaven's sake don't some time next week, genet whom proceedings could be taken.

were dressed in cream net with mob let him take his advice on this matter caps, and they carried baskets of from those handing him the address, those who run the land and

Mr. Thomas condemned the acting of the Government in paying persons were actings as sples and pretending who were causing mischief, and who

all the time to the workers that they were stirring up strife.

The Home Secretary said he did know what Mr. Thomas was trying to get at, but if he would put down information he could, a question he would give him all the Mr. Thomas said he would do that.

JAPANESE TRADE AND

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CLACD, SEVERN, Colmel Secretary:

September 80, 1919.

HONGKONG.*

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Commission passed under the Royal Sign Manual and Signet, uppoint ing Sr Reginald Edward Stubba, K.CM.G., to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Deponder

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GEORGE R.I.

Toses.

Amongst those at the reception building companies and who have extent well as on the China Maj were HE the Officer Administering failed lamentably do any-Let the not be disappointed

to

Yours respectfully,

CITIZEN. Hongkong, Sept. 30, 1919."

the Government, the Eon. Mr. A. G. thing for the average European Popull, vox Dei. M. Fletcher and Mrs. Fletcher, Sir He has arrived when matters in this William Rees-Davies, K.C., and Lady respect could hardly be worse. There isn't a single house to let at a decent Rees-Davies, Sir Robert Ho Tung the Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, C.M.G. rent in the Colony if at all. Read Mr. Justice Melbourne, the Hon. this: two-roomed flat with the dis Mr. E. R. Hallifax and Mrs. Hallifax, advantage of living in Kowloom. the Hon. C. G. Alabaster, the Hon. thrown la, $78 Mex. per month ( Mr. C. Mcl. Messer, the Hon. Mr. Please, work it out. God help those S. H. Dodwell and Mrs. Dodwell, with a far sized family. I am the Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Parr, the speaking as a worker for workers and Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak, the Hon. Mr. not of taipans.

AN ACCOUNTANT CHARGED,

PENSIONS AND THE HIGH DOLLAR

Sm-Without doubt it is iniquitous

George the Fish, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Ho Fook. Mr. H. W. Bird, Dr. C. W. His Excellency will doubtless soon [To the Editor of the China Mail.] the British Dominions beyond the McKenny and Mrs. McKenny, Mr. learn that it is contemplated building Advices from Tokyo state that

Seus, King, Defender of the Faith, S. B. C. Ross, Captain and Mrs. B. an Hotel at Kowloon Contemplated Japanese imports and exports in the el 2nd place, after a play-off with Dr. C. Forsyth was unazinice period January to July 31 were

Emperor of India: To Our Trusty Taylour, M. T. L. Perkins, Mr. H A. mark you, and he will no doubt the Chinese T.M.C.A- The Clubeckcted, President.

YI,193,000,000

and Well-beloved Sir Red Nesbit, Mr. C. C. Thorne, Mr. S. B. realise how long it takes to build and paying an ex Service man his amall entered two teams in the Senpy The Chairman intimated that he Y1,007,000 respectively, as compared

Edward Stubbe, Keighs Com McElderry, Mr. H. P, Smith, Mr. G. equip an hotel. Nero fiddling etc and over-earned pension at anything Division of the Hongkong Tennis would be leaving for home in Novem with Y934,000,000 and Y991,000,000

thunder of One Moet Distinguished Hastings, M. C. D. Wilkinson, the seems rather apt here..... League, the phampionship of which her and would not be back until the in an approximately corresponding

Order of Saint Michael and Saint Rev. V. H. Copley Moyle. Mr. and

May I ask you to urge upon him over 2/- to the dollar, and to pay it was eventually won by the C.R.C. end of 1030. Mr. A. D. Brawn was period of 1918. At the end of July

George, Greeting.

Mrs. N. L. Smith, Dr. Aubrey, Mrs. the advisability of building a hun at 4- or over leaves one speechless. One team was entered in the Junior cordingly elected Vice-Presidens. notes issued by the Bank of Japanuixer Our Sign Manual and Signet. Kwong and many others.

We do, by this Our Commission N. J. Stabb, Mr. H. Hancock, Mr. Ho dred or more houses or flats without

I should like to suggest that "aji Division in which the Y.M.C.A. | Mr. J. P. Robinson was elected Cap amounted to Y. 1,034,000,000 and

delay. A hundred won't be noticed pensioners (civiliana) hold a private proved successful. The Annual Golf ten, and Mr. J. Stather Vice-Cap-advances to Y. 482,000,000. In order appoint you, the said Sir Reginald The presents included a silver tea But please don't let him build them meeting and frame a protest to the Tournament has again been disaptan . E. Abraham was re-elected to reduce the price of rice, the Gov.ward Stubbs, to be, during Our service and fruit dish from the staff of too far away. As far as possible keep Governor who will realise the.. pointing, but the Committee, hope Hon Treasurer and out of three ernment arranged for free transporta plusure, Our Governor and Cora the Imports and Exports Department. us out of the hands of the Philistines. injustice involved, - ... i will be completed in the neur nominations Mr. Le J. Blackburntion of rice during the whole of July.der-in-Chief in and over Our The wedding cake was supplied by Whisper in his ear that Vested

It may be news to some that future. The membership of the sec was elected Hon. Secretary. As a result, the price declined slight Colony of Hongkong and its Depen- Wisemans, Ltd.

interests in this Colony are power: despite increases by the Home Gov- tion is still much below its fail com For the Committee (eight mem-ly to Y.37.90 per five bushels. The dencies, with all the powers, rights,

piùs. They have had us badly erament here, there and everywhere, plement and the Segdary will be bers), eighteen Dominations were re money market gradually recovered privileges, and advantages to the said

beaten too long. We long to see war bonuses, etc, there has been mo glad to bear of memßein íshing to ceived. The following were elected after the strong demand for money

Ufice belonging or eppertaining.

what the new Governor can do. Increase of pensions during the war join. The Annual mach thetween Messes D. Neilson, J. Ralston, Husual at the tuxe of the year, and

II. And We do hereby authorise, ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT. Tell him the hotel scheme should or since.

come second. Do build those houses Thesection and the U.S.R.Cresult E. Stevens, W. Kay, C. W. Jeffries, day-to-day money was quoted at 3.65 supower, and command you to expr

Could you possibly ask Military el & win for the latter, after an in WT. Elson, G. Stark at J. H. per cent. in the middle of the month.ise and perform all and singular the

or fats first. There are about 30 Headquarters if they are moving in' However, this quotation rose at the powers and directions contained in teresting game. The entries for the Mead.

civilian families living temporarily in this matter? monthly competitions hi pot For the Ballotting Committee end of the month to 7.67 per cent. on certain Letters Patent under the

Military quarters. There are families of four and five pigging it in one Poved and pere are few compet (teh mambers), those elected were: account of the demand for money for Great Seal of Our United Kingdom ors the fost la hoped that Mese D. G. Nicol, D. Bienkisou, the Stock Exchange settlement. The of Great Britain and Ireland, co-

room in the small hotels. It isn't healthy, comfortable or decent, or, be more enthium in the future. Studier. P. F. Shroff, A. W. Elabour troubles, which adversely Commander-in-Chief of Our said

taong the so-called prestige of The Sub-comunities desire to thank Devideon, I E. S. Hodge, and G.

burde her the generous donors of cups. This Gerrard is the initial year of the Bowl sec- The question of raising the sub- tion and has proved itsch very mucscription with a view to raising funds" cessful. The section joined the to erect a new pavilion was discuss Hongkong Law Bowls Association, ed. The Clubman said the present and although not occupfing a favour pavilion was inadequate and a rew able position in the League Table One would cost $25,000, which would yet many joyable aftemoons have have to be raised by debentures, been spent lay, the members of the Interest and redempaica (within 15 Treasurer was inadequate in view of “Club, and given a good Bowling yeare) wouldnt to about $2,350 the work involved, He suggested an Green tira section should prove per, yeah on an average. The balance increase to $500 for each officer. The source of revenue to the Club. No sheet for the year shipped $1,185, Be Committee ko were pup to Croquet was played during the year. so the pavilon was to be erected mich trouble and he suggested a The best thanks of the Club are due more money must be raised and. 10 per cent, reduction on their bills, to the donors of the tuany Prizes pre- that "the "Outgoing Committee Mr. V. T. "Elson. seconding the bented and praised.

hought could best be done by ruis proposal, suggested that the Captain The Chairman, proposing the ing the subscription. The proposal of the Club, in view of our entus adoption of the report and Eccount, was to use the subscription fromel on him, should also receive a said that in the ret place he knew S15 a year to $3 ambil for and relution

Yours, etc., DISCHARGED AND DISREGARDED.

with returning members there, wi.. Jack N. Railton, D. Harvey, higir cost of living gave rise to many stituting the Office of Governge and before Mr. N. L. Smith, Chin Yeung becoming, the so-called prestige of Hongkong, Sept. 30/1919.

United States.

affected the stock markets. Tokyo Colony and its Dependencies, bear Stock Exchange shares declined to ing date at Westminister the Four 305, Nippon Yusen Kaisha shares tenth day of February, 1017, or in Y285, and Kavebo spinning shares any other Letters Patent adding to, to Y364. The raw silk market amending, or substituted for the relaxation of demand from the Instructions us Our said Governor showed some weakness on the wine? according to such Orders and

and Commander-in-Chief for the time being hath already received, and to such further Orders and Instructions as you may hereafter receive from

11. And further, We do hereby appout that, so soon as you shall lave taken the prescribed Outbs and lave entered upon the duties of your Office, this Our present Commission under Our Sign Manual and Signet, byll supersede Our Commission

bearing date the Ninth day of March, Well-beloved Frithos Henry May, Knight Commander (now Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, to be Our Gover- nor and Commander-in-Chief of Our said Colony and its Depedencies

IV. And We do bereby command all and singular Que Officers, Minis- ters, and kring subjects in Our said Colony and its Dependencies, and

HONGKONG DEFENOZ

CORFSKA

At the Magistracy this afternoon Tim, accountant in the Sin Cheung Yuen firm at No. 91 Shanghai Street, was charged with embezzling the sum of $624.22 the property of the given it up as a bad job now) people TEE BRITISH MEDALS FOR

There are (or were, they have firm.

spending the Sundays searching Mr. M. K. Lo appearing for the Kowloon and the Caine and Robinson was arrested he admitted to the exists: prosecution said that when defendant Roads to see if an empty house Police that he did receive money on- behalf of his firm, and that he had converted the money to his own use, which arose through an opium transaction with his friend Lai Po.

Defendant, who was charged on eight counts, admitted the using of the money.

The case was proceeding as we went to press.

Roads reminds me that there is a

Writing of Caine and Robinson (To the Editor of the China Mail.") legend that these reservations.

are European SIR-The services, of the Hong- I'm not sure. Mr. kong Defence Corps during the war Chatham can tell. If there is an bear favourable comparison with the ordinance or a law of any sort to services rendered by regulare on gar confirm this what will H.E. de rison duty: Admitted the service about it? Because whatever these was part time and all Hongkong roads are legally, or theore but it was efficient, it served its pur- tically, they are actually in pose and was cheap to the Imperial habited almost entirely by. Asians. Government.

Not much use of them being It appears that all regular soldiers European reservations on paper is and sailors who have served here Military Authorities may have to a number of the military have been, this. Tell him to remember the War Medal notwithstanding quite

that they would M agree with himmapy, members and proportionately Finally the meeting recomended (2012, appointing Our Trusty and toke due notice hereof, and to give it? Perhaps H. E. will look into during the war will get the British

their genial Presiden Dr. C. For fee. An extraordinary general meet Motions to allow a reduction of 10 Knight Grand Croes) "of Our Most. James's, this 16th day of June, 1819, in those familles out any day. like the Hongkong Defence Corps,

in regrating the absence frim his foren going amembers. It was not that the honorsais to the Eon. Tres- abcustomed place at the meeting of proposed to increase the entrance

myble Tatenfew of himalaring wild have to be held to decide fairly good, but he was not likely to the matter. S

return to Hongkong until the end of 21 rue decided to call an extraordi sent summer. He hoped, ise benary, genau meng to is the presumed theeld, they matter, the incoming committee to elected Dr. Forth, that he would draft proposal therefore.... be here to take the chairgap the hext MEST, RWdfo, thought the

to the Lonorabilto the

erer be increased to $250 each. per cent. on their chies to the Bur Contee and the Captain of the Club were lo

This conclfidédhe business. A heupty vote of thanks was he- sorted Mr. "Lindschifor his services fee the Club during the past year, on the proposal of Mastroff.

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othery winom it may concem, to

their ready oberience accordingly

Given at Our Court at Saint

the Tenth year of Our Reign. By His Majesty's Command,

Commission appointing

.

In conclusion. I'm sure with His Hongkong during the whole period? Excellency's Ceylon experience, of the war. It is possible that the MILNER.particularly of Ramanathan and Co., Dockyard Defence Corps will get the

he won't take at much premiuia: the medal honeyed words and oily smiles of all those who were in the front rows.st

Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs, K.CM.G., to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief Hongkong.

the City Hall. The average Europeif

Yours faithfully,

Ex. AE

if bankier on H.E. to, a considerable Hongkong, Sept. 30, 1919.

MUSTARD & 00.

DALTON

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