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LÒGAL AND GENERAL.

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Occasionally, but not so often As we would like, we are favoured with verses by our local poets. Lots of local men could turn out passable Major Knaggs from the north verse of society they cared to. is passing through on the 8.3. as distinguished from prosody of the "Dilwara." high order that is supposed to be reserved to inspired poets. It is an accomplishment of the well bred, of the cultured, and a very entertaining and edifying pastime. It is like the quality of mercy as defined by Shakespeare, inasmuch as it "blesseth him that gives and him that takes," and so is twice blessed.

Today's return of communic- able disease shows one case -of gastro-enteritis.

SPECIAL CABLE.

[China Mail SPECIAL.]

CARGO CONDEMNED AT ·

SINGAPORE.

AS ENEMY PROPERTY

SINGAPORE. Oct 4. The Singapore prize court has condemned a cargo of machinery consigned to Java, which has been The s.s."Kaiyu Maru," (Capt.lying here for two years. This on the ground that it was formerly Miura) salled for Keelung at 6 am.. yesterday. She took no cargo. enemy property.

cargo.

The s... "Alicorne," (Captain Lunghing) salled for Pakhoi at 5.50 they a.m., to day with 150 tons of general

The principles of rhythm should

The s.s. "Kolya," (Capt. Bird) first be mastered, and the nature of arrived from Durban via Singapore "feet." One of our contributors, we this morning with 500 tons of genera! discovered, was in the habit of considering that his lines scanned if [he counted the syllables and found them equal in numberl A good ear seems to

but others,

occasionally perpetrate atrocious lines, mere halt and lame, worse than Werdsworth's

serve

cargo,

The 8.4. "Hosel Maru," (Capt.

cargo..

The 8.5.

worst, like a'recent line in an otherwise Hashimoto) arrived from Bombay quite distinguished effort, which tried to fit together immaculate concep-yesterday with 161 tons of general tion." and. Moses rod." That phrase, in that order, is quite im possible. Rhythm is more important than thyme, and it is out of the question to get rhythm into such a phrase as "immaculate conception "] without inverting it, or mispronounc ing it. Conception most im- The s.s. "Yodo Maru," (Capt. maculate" would answer, because Amagasaki) arrived from Maji on there we have four lambic feet, each Saturday with 2,600 tons of coal for Ltd foot consisting of one short and one Hongkong.

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ROBBERS ATTACKED GIRLS' SCHOOL

A TEACHER STABBED.

On Saturday night a daring armed robbery was committed in the Chinese girls school belonging to the London Mission at Tokawan, when a teacher was stabbed in the arm by one of the robbers. It appeared that two student teachers, and an old man were conversing in the hall, when four men armed with Blackburn) salled for Shanghai at

"Kashing" (Captives appeared. One of the men con to-day with 60 tons of general stood guarding the entrance, and the others warned the inmates not to move or they would be killed. One of the teachers notwithstanding called loudly for help, and she was. stabbed in the arra. The robbers then took the inmates to an outhouse where they were gagged. There the robbers left them and again entered the school premises. They ransacked the place, and stole jewellery and other articles to the value of $70. There Police were informed immedi- ately after the robbers had left. No arrests have yet been made.

The s.s."Kakriu Maru," (Capt. Takata) arrived from Keelung on Saturday with 1,100 tons of coal for Hongkong.

long syllable, or one unstressed and one stressed. An anapaest is a foot of two unstressed followed by one stressed, a dactyl is a foot beginning with a stressed syllable followed by two unstressed, and so on. These things may be found in any of the "Mr. C. Klinck of the Hongkong books of reference, and easily master-Rope Manufacturing Company, re ed. For most amateurs the simple turned to the Colony by the s.8.. iambic and trochaic alternations will "Ecuador" suffice in their earlier essays. To have in memory a stock of good models is a great help. After that, all you need is an idea, some writing materials, and a vocabulary,

HELENA MAY INSTITUTE WINTER PROGRAMME..

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The s.3. "Hosu Maru," (Captain flashimoto) sailed for Kobe at pan., yesterday with 150 tons of general cargo.

The s.s. "Kohso Maru," (Capt Fuseno) sailed for Kobe via Keelung at 6 am, today with 750 tons of general cargo.

CARRYING HIS OWN WARDROBE."

Much interest was aroused in Mr. Lindsell's Court this morning, when the Court constable entered the dock

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1919

V.R.C. SPORTS.

́CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

H.L. THE GOVERNOR ATTENDS (Translated for the Okins Mall fram

oh-Tra Yat Po.]

Saturday saw the end of the V.R.C- [sports and of what had been a most. enjoyable three days. There was a large gatherlag at the Club in the afternoon and not the least interested of the spectators was H. E the Gov- ernor. His presence was appreciated and it is interesting to note that it is to the VR.C. that the honour falls of being the first place at which Eils Excellency has attended a public function in the Colony. With him was the Hon. Mr. Claud Severri whose in: terest in the Club and all its activities has always been a matter of satisfac› tion to all the members.

The weather was threatening but happily the rain kept off and all the events were able to be competed. There was a band, refreshments were served and everything went with a swing.

the

SHANGHAI Oct.-5. The northern generals are bringing their 'factions to something like a common understanding, and further efforts are being made to reconcile the south.

The provincial agitators hanging about Peking were deported yester day. A mass meeting of protest was held outside the western gate.

Yung Kwai, acting Chinese Minister to the U.S.A. wires that there s6645 ¦ a poor chance of the Shantung

amendment passing the Senate.

Tang Shao Yi's resignation is ascribed to militarist interference.

THE FILIPINO STOW. AWAYS.

The events were all well contested and the finishes in some were of an

The four young Filipino charged exciting nature. The programme won by L Franco in 33 seconds. with being stowaways on board the opened with a hurdle race which was

"Ecuador". were Lyon won the boys' 10 yards race Pacific Mall ss. and in this be was not a little helped again before Mr. Lindsell this by his turning which was good. The morning. veterans' race was won by Kelly and . One of the defendants said that Johnstone (returned from active ser he and the other three had no vice) won the 220 yards Club cham. intention of not paying their fare. plonship. There were five took part They were on the way to San in this and in it Lyon came second. Francisco, where they hoped to find D.Laing maintained his high standard work and with the earnings, ther in diving and with three splendid would pay the passage back to the dives he won the high dive. Logan company

His Worship I can't believe the as second and his were good. In the four lengths handicap and the story.

The Purser of the ship said that 100 yards Club championship John-

the company did not wish to press stone was an easy winner.

The ladies proved themselves to the case, as the boys were very be worthy competitors. Miss M. young. They would be cared for Ramsey won the Ladies' 100 yards and arrangements will be made to championship with Miss Jennings a send them back to Manila.. close second. The girls' race was won by Vivian Young.. The ladies" nomination race provided lots of fun. Each had swim one length breast stroke, then the ladies were waiting with a shirt, collar, tie and studs for each competitor. The men put the

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His Worship I will let you go this time, but if you are brought up again. I will send you to prison.

BEGGAR DENIES

BEGGING.

to wake up an old beggar, who was shirts-on and then the ladies put the charged with the larceny of a collars and ties on the men. few pieces of clothing. His conscience caused lots of fun and the winner allowed him to go to sleep. Defenwas Tatam, nominated by Miss Mr. Lindsell this morning charged A male beggar was brought before dant denied the theft, and said he Cornell. The team Race was very with begging in Queen's Road West. was only carrying his clothes under exciting. The teams were the

YMCA, VRC, Diocesan SchoolAn Indian constable stated that on The 5.5.."Kashing," (Capt. Black-his arm as he had no abode.

His Worship: Why didn't you put and the Cadets. The V.R.C. Wo halding out his hat and begging for Saturday night, he saw defendant burn) arrived from Hongay at 6

them on? a.m., to-day with 2,270 tons of coal

DefendantIt is no good for the promising. The water polo match, alms from the passers-by. for Hongkong.

Defendant denied begging and said

though at first they did not look very

The ss. "Glenfalloch., (Capr present, the pongee trousers I have Blues v.\Whites was good, each tea he was only waiting for his wife.

The Education Committee of the Helena May Institute (chairman, Mrs. Ralphs have arranged a varied pro- Mackenzie) sails for Singapore via gramme for the ensuing season, Amoy at 6 a.m., to-morrow with 200 beginning in. November. The tons of cement. lectures will be open to members and gentlemen friends, the classes and Debating Society to members only.

Lectures will be given on the following subjects:-

"William Thomson, Lord Kelvin,” by Prof. Warren, November 3, at 15.15 p.m.

"Our nearest Neighbour in Space," by Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie, Decem- ber 1, at 6 p.m.

A popular lecture on "Golf," date and name of lecturer to be announced later.

Women's Work in the War," by Major Bowen, Jaanuary 14, at 5.15 p..

The 9.3. "Hafushim Mard, (Capt. Kanetsune) sails for Dairen at 5. p.m., today with 300 tons of general cargo.

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The s.5. "Shunshing." (Captain Place) arrived from K.C. Wan yester- day with 70 tons of general cargo for Hongkong.

Dr. and Mrs. K. Majima left the Colony by the s.s." Tenyo Maru" for Japan. Dr. Majima has retired to his native country.

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The 3.5. "Taga Maru," (Capt. Selections from Tennyson, with Mohri) arrived from Yokohama via Music and Tableaux, Miss Clarke Wakamatsu yesterday with 2,320 tons assisted by Mrs. McElderry, February of coal for Hongkong. 2, at 5,15 p.m.

on is much better than the one there.

His Worship-But, what about

your coat, the one you are wearing is so dirty. Why didn't you change ft?

Defendant-The one there I had when I fell into the water, and His Worship: Fourteen days' hard

got to put on my dirty one.

labour.

SPANISH PROCURATION

BURGLED.

playing well.

Distribution of Prizes.

His Worship You only came out of jail the other day?

Defendant:-I came back from Canton only,

His Worship-But why did you " come back?"

Defendant have employment here and my wife and children are all present.

His Worship-What work?" It is only begging.

I was never a beggar.

Defendant: Begging? No, no.

His Worship-$10 or 14 days'

CORRESPONDENTS.

At the conclusion of the races the President of the Club, Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, distributed the prizes. Before.doing so, he said: Your Ex tude we begged for in connection with

Icellency, Ladies and Gentlemen, I the modern League of Nations. If you

have the honour to-day of presenting the prizes to the successful competi- cannot support it with enthusiastic conviction, at, least don't crab it

tors. I am sure all of us feel extremely Give it a chance. Hru the Paci-

pleased and honoured at our fete fist went from one baron to an-

this year, which is the first public other, getting them to agree to a

function which His Excellency the conference. If this good work was

Governor is attending since his arrival in the Colony. (Applause.) indeed accoropanied by personal joy in prominence and by hope of

The Police have received a report The fete has been extremely success- honour and reward, who are we to

from Father Noval of the Spanishful, the competitors being in excellent sneer at the good.man.. these days

Procuration at Seymour Road, that form. We had fine weather to-day ANSWERS TO of O. B. E's and medals? From the

on the 4th inst., burglars entered the and good races were witnessed. One middle of March until well on in

premises through a window and thing which is very gratifying is that opened a safe with April the delegates were arriving and

and stole money to the value of active service and having had a long duplicate key, Mr. Johnstone, having returned from being entertained, and drafts and

L. F. V. Ribeiro. While the case amendments were being privately

$2,000: No arrests have been made. period of illness, has completely is still sub judice we must not publish Examined and considered. It is sad

recovered his health and as far as your letter, to read that they were afraid of each

FROM COMMANDER TO

can see he still maintains his The Other lectures will be announced

"Kaiping," (Capt. other even at the Conference, and

D. C.-Your question is an in reputation

swimming. The pudent one. Did you really exper that some of the delegates were later.

Pannier) sails for Haiphong via

ladies have been. more active any other answer? armour under their gala clothes, It Classes have been arranged for Pakhoi at 7 a.m., to-morrow with

this year, than in the past two years Whilst passing through London since the ladies' races have been Chinese history in the New Chine makes us think of the big Powers to French (Madame Moussion), Callo- 280 tons of general cargo.

who are as assiduous in quia Chinese (Mrs. McPherson), Phy

recently on top of a bus a demo instituted. I think that before very 2,465 years ago the representatives Preparing-armaments as they are in/sical Culture (Miss Macdonald, gold. The 6.5. "Cornelia," (Captainbilized fighter was furnished with an iong Miss. Gladys "Ramsey will be Review for August. He tells how

There was one medallist), and Needlework (Mrs. Guerreiro) arrived from Swatow yes interesting sidelight as to the class of come a very serious competitor of mind caps that fit other heads. Good preaching peace. nations met at the capital Shu Hsiang (peace to his ashes) who Warren). A Literary and Debating terday afternoon, with 250 tons of men the Commissioner of Police has the men. Her ornate style (if I may men don't. There was, of course, a of the state of Sung, (Kuei-teh-fu, said of that sort of thing. I have Society is to be formed under Mrs. general cargo and mails,

succeeded in attracting to the force call it so) in performing the Trud-reason. Honan) to stop if possible the inces

when he saw bis late commanding geon stroke, is a very effective one. never been troubled at any notion Forster. The Gant wars of the barons."

that men can eat their words and Members wishing to join the classes

The s.s. "Kwangles," (Captain officera commander, Royal Naval Her speed in the water for a girl of Chinese emperor of those times seems to have been as much of a figurehead not suffer for doing so. We come are asked to give special attention to Sangster) arrived from Shanghai on | Volunteer Reserve-carrying out his her age is remarkable. I thank all)

the Mikado among the together because we trust each the notices posted in the Hall of the Saturday with 205 tons of general duties as a police-constable by con-

other One of us shows he is not Institute, and any further information cargo and mails for Hongkong.

trolling the traffic at Marble-arch. Shoguns in feudal Japan. Shantung; fit to be trusted. Well, that hurts may be obtained from Mrs. Macken Shansi, Hupeh with parts of Honan and Anhui, and Shensi, were lim; not me." With all that solidzie, the Hon. Secretary. the "Big Four of those far-off wisdom and commonsense about, days, and the land, "especially they were still thwarting themselves

"THE FIRST LEAGUE OF

NATIONS.

Under that title the Rev. G. G. Warren has a very readable bit of

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the smaller, "buffer" states, was

day

with nonsense about precedence.

weary of their constart wars. The But at last they got the covenant

fighting but how do we know that signed. It didn't prevent further

SCANDAL.

adthor does not seem to be overflow ing with respect for this Chinese attempt to let reason rule instead of wasn't instrumental under provi unreason. He begins by saying the dence in making the Chinese (until Mrs. A. out walking met dear old story of it is worth repeating if corrupted by contact with bellicose only for the laughter which is the barbarians) the most peace-loving And soon they started talking about sole reward we can give to a set of and truly civilized nation? It wasn't actors whose acting was superb. It

Mrs. B.

young Mrs. C.

perhaps such a great failure as our They properly dissected her; then author says it was. However, he widow Mrs. D.

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The 9.5. "Lycaon," (Capt, Walker) salled for Shanghai at 4 p.m., yesterday with general cargo and 2 European through passengers.

There will be dancing at the Palace Hotel, Kowloon to-morrow night at 9 o'clock. The Band of the

C.M.S.S." Nille" will be in attendance.

P.-C.

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LOGNE AND GENERAL.

The 3.5. "Changchow," (Captain Partridge) arrived from Bangkok on Saturday with 2,000 tons of general cargo and 5 bags of mails.

Simpson)

Amicus-Feb. 20, 1845.

C. Y. W-Honest men need not

SHIPS IN HARBOUR.

Yodo Maru Kafushim Mara Karlu Maru Тада Маru

-Hasei Maru

officials responsible for the arrangements and I congratulate them on their success. I will give a special prize to the Cadets.

List of vessels in port this After the prizes had been given morning. away Mr. Mitchell emphasised the British

Japanese necessity of sports and thanked His Excellency the Guvernor and the Peleus gathering for their presence.

Changchow His Excellency said that although Shantung The 5.8. "Loksang," (Captain be did not take great interest in Haihong

sails for

Dairen sports, it had been a great pleasure Cornelia and Newchwang at 6 a.m. to him to be present. He assured Haimun. to-morrow with 1,500 tons of general the Committee of the Club that he Kashing

would be pleased to accept similar Kolya Invitations on future occasions.

Kaifong The ss. Haihong," (Captain

Mr. Mitchell (the Secretary) called Dilwara Evans) arrived from Swatow for three cheers for His Excellency, Telemachus

afternoon. on Saturday There were five friendly cricket 400 tons of general cargo and mails

with which were heartily given.

Lycaon Chipshing matches on Saturday.. The batsmen for Hongkong. She also brought 3 must get some practice. No less European passengers.

Two Lengths Handicap (hurdles). Kanchow -1. L. Franco, 35 secs. ; 2, J. Soares, Loksang duck." than 27 secured the unenviable

Ixion Boys' 100 Yards Championship. Telemachus

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The s.s. Kunghong." (Captain Chanchai) arrived from Shanmi on Saturday with 40 tons of general cargo and 2-bags of mails for Hong-

saves his moral bacon (in our eyes) Was pulled about, turned inside out.kong. by this remark, that the very fact Next turn Mrs. E.

is not always easy to understand the attitude of these reverend irreverents. If he means that those early peace that 2,500 years ago men wanted a makers were hypocrites, he should. not laugh at their hypocrisy. If League and used good arguments for they were sincere, he should bless it and bad ones against it, tells in them. Of the originator of the scheme, favour of success now." Hsiang Hsu of Sung, he says he

yas

a somewhat second-rate per. sonage." We should have thought, in view of the appropriate beatitude, that the honour of being the first man in history to make a defini'e move towards abolishing war was great enough to rank him among distinctly first-rate heroes, especially

JOKE THAT FAILED.

Star lore is always interesting, and when an American in Hongkong recently offered to point out a.con- stellation called John the Baptist, an in the eyes of a Christian missionary. Englishman was interested. He

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Now, Mrs. E. was not so bad as

Mrs. A. or B.

And probably she could give points

to pretty Mrs. C.

She knew that they were jealous,

but she didn't care a D.

For Mrs. E. had twice the brains of

Mrs. A. B. C.

.

But still they kept on talking, don't

know the Reason Y.

!!

They always talked of some one

else, but never once of I

opean passengers.

cargo.

35 secs.

RESULTS.

Kosho Maru

Taiwan Maru

Katori Maru

Kaiyu Maru

Bujah Maru

Soshu Maru

Amakasa Maru

Masayoshu Marı

Chinese

Alicorne

Chuen Oa

Brisbane

Taishun

Ah Fit Tai

Kwangtah

Chikshang

Dutch

Limburg.. Ajax Tjilibõet

The ss. "Peleus," (Capt. Mans- The s.s. "Chuenon," (Captain field) arrived from Liverpool via, 1. D. Lyon, 68 secs.; 2, A. Rahmin, Glenfalloc

Singapore at 3 pin. on Saturday with 74 secs. Jorge) arrived from Holhow yester: 906 tons of general cargo, 50 bags of Veterans Two Lengths Handicap. Jason day with 2,774 packages of general maila and 33 European passengers-1, 5. Kelly, 43 secs.; 2, J. Lyon, Laisang cargo, 212 pigs, 32 bullocks and 1

35 2/5 secs. | for Hongkong. bag of maïs.

220 Yards Club Championship-1, American: The 5.8. "Chefoo" case which J. R. Johnstone, 2-47 secs.; 2, D. sailed for Bombay via Singapore and Marine Court this morning on the

The s.s. Dilwara,,' (Capt. Babb) was to have been re-heard at the Lyon, 2-52 secs.

Ecuador High Dive-1, D. Laing; 2, A. Tancerville The name of Hsiang Hsu should be looked along the line of the directing This is a little problem; let me give tons of general cargo and 30. Bur- the defence, was postponed by Capt.

Colombo, at noon to-day with 3,000 application of Mr. C. H. Lyson, for Logan. for him as glorious as Alexander's finger, and exclaimed:

Girs' Race Vivian Young 62 Russian --- Human nature la not a pretty thing "That's Ursa Major, or the Plough. It isn't I They scandalize, it always

Taylour, RN.. until Wednesday as secs; 2. Paisie Witch 11, 70 secs. when we see it undressed. The old | Why do you call it John the Baptist?"

the master of the ship who is com Ladies' 100 Yards Championship chronicler to whom Mr. Warren is The American was dumb, “You

plainant in the case is away in,1, Miss M. Ramsey, 1.57 3/5 secs; indebted had to accuse Hsiang Britishers call it the Plough, do you?"

Macao.

2. Miss B. V. Jennings,,2 min. Hau of desiring to make a namie he said. And ruminated.

Four Lengths Handicap-3, J. R. for himself just as nowaday's

"Look out for something new in Johnstone, 62 2/5 secs. : 2, A Logan,

Members' Consolation Race, L reformers get called notoriety hunters,

the show line. The Empire Enter. 67 3/5 res

G. Jack; 2, R. Tatam. Much pleasanter to contemplate is the

Team Race.-1, V.RC. The followe other Chinaman of that time who said,

cramps of the muscles bruges and like cheil) arrived from Holbow at 1 pm, Africa, and are likely to give a show 2. S. A. Marcal, nominated by Miss Logan, Laing, Tatam, Carvalho end

lar rheumatism, sprains, fameness, The ss."Kaifong," (Capt. Mit-tainers" have just arrived on the Ladies Nomination Rice.-1, R.

"Ecuador" They are going to South Taram, nominated hy Miss Cornelling comprised the team: Johnstone. when a man comes with a plan for dipper?

injuries Chamberlain's Pain Balm yesterday with 400 tons of coal, here before they leave. They are M Raza

Stewart A stopping war, even though we may Possibly this sort of experience. It will effect a curs in less time than 200 tons of general cargo and high class vaudeville people, and think it cannot be done, we ought 10 explains why nations accuse each any other trosticent For sale by a packages of mails for Hongkong.

Endfes Consolation Race-L, Miss Water Polo-Witchell's tem let him try." This was the very atti-other of lack of the sense of humour. Chemists and Storekeepers.

feated Stewart's team by 3.1. - dancing specialists.

Raby Young; 2, Miss B. Jennings.

Later on, he explained that the folk-name for the constellation in America is the Big Dipper, and as for John the Baptist, wasn't he the big

to you. the Q.

must be U.

CHAMBERLAIN'S PAIN HALM HERE is nothing so good for mured.

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"The sa "Hafushim Maru," (Capt. Kanetsune) arrived from Dairen yes- terday with 1,200 tons of coal, and goods for Hongkong. 1116 packages of beans and preserved

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