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FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1920.

THE CHINA MAIL,

·ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, expressed the hope that the College GENERAL SHIPPING NEWS

ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS SUCCESSFUL DESPITE BAD WEATHER.

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would one day be affiliated to an. Eng- lish University. The then Governor of the Colony, Sir Frederick Lugard, who followed him as speaker, said that the affiliation with a Univen, ty at Home was a good idea, but he knew

HONG KONG TRADE AND THI FREIGHT RECUATION,

OHILD LABOUR.

Mr. King ASP, this morning charged three Chinese women, earth carriers, with ill-treating their children.

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Outlining the case for the prosecu. tion, Mr. King sald, that whilst Dr. Aubrey was coming down from

Peak yesterday, he

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Consul General Gorge E. Ander of a better-"Let us have a Universon, writing from Hongkong, in De- siy here, he said. He the Bishop)cember last, notes that Hongkong PRIZES.

believed that this was the first public exporters are complaining of the atterance in regard to the University, freight situation with respect to Euro Despite the bad weather which so that in a way. St. Stephen's Col-pean shipments, and there seems to prevailed yesterday morning, the anlege was the birthplace of the idea be no question" but that the export nual athletic sports meeting of the St. that later sprang into the Hongkong trade to Europe, which has already saw the children carrying baskets

be thoroughly trained and afficient. Stephen's College was held at the University. (Applause. He thank been all but killed by the high.value of lime and earth up the hill. TwoSTENOGRAPHER WANTED, mus

of silver and the depreciated value of of the boys were 11 and 13 years of

Apply after 5 pm. NORTHWEST TRADING Race Course yesterday afternoon. Led the Rev. Mr. Hewitt for his ex-

age respectively. The other, still COXFINE LID, Eotel Mansion, Present. The rain had rendered the course un-pression of good wishes. Both Mrs. European currencies, is being greatly fit for the jumping everus, and these Lander and he would always think embarrassed, not only by high freight, younger, was crying at the time the but also by a lack of toonage doctor saw them. The women were had to be dispensed with, and will be with the greatest satisfaction of St. worked off on the University recrea Stephen's College, and their connec- Hongkong shippers claim that there engaged by a coolie contractor of has been a shortage of tonnage, to Third Street, to carry the building tion ground, at Pokfulum to-day tion with it. The fact that they a Great Britalo particularly, ever since materials up to the Peak, at the rate The course was anything but it for held their sports in spite of the un- even the running events, neverthe-favourable, weather conditions was less, the boys made the most of the emblematic of that determination with conditions, and by their enthusiasm, which everything at St. Stephen's was made the meer as successful as could done, and of that spirit which was be wished. Owing to the fact that always present in the College. He the programme was not completed was glad that two of the staff. Mr.position to refuse to fix shipments yesterday. The senior and junior cham- Britton and the Rev. E. W. L. Mar pionship caps, the Old Sov's Cyprin. had left for war service, thus presented by Mr. Kwck Stu Kau. for carrying the name of St. Stephen's the boy gaining the highest number overseas, and that they had returned With such a staff and such of points at the meet, and the cup for safely.

a magnificent the form gaining the highest number students, there was of points, were not awarded, and will future for St. Stephen's College. be contested for to-day. Up to the Applause.) close of the meet yesterday' evening. Chiu Hon Chun headed the senior class with 14 points, with Hung. Hwai Ching close on his heels with 1. In de junior class. Wong Boon Hin had 18 points to his credit, whilst the second boy, Wan Wat Choi has only S. A feature of the meet, was the admirable arrangements which prevail ct, and which won credit for the school, in that it will go down in the

records as the best organized sports The Rev. meeting held this year. V. H. Hewett who superintended:

Cheers were called for Mrs. Lander before the gathering dispersed.

THE RESULTS.

The results were as follows 120 Yards (Junior). Wan Wai Chor: 2 Wong Bon Hin; 3, Ma Hin Lee.

the war commenced, and the supply

in order to augiment armistice and the restoration of many earnings. made the children has not been adequate even since the of 16 cents per picul. The women, commandeered vessels to the Eur help carry the materials. The two opean-Asiatic run. They claim, too, elder boys carried two baskets weigh- that shipping companies are in a

ing 30catties each, whilst the younger for more than a month in advance one carried 24 carties. These loads

were too heavy for them, The result is that, with exchange fluctuating so greatly in short periods of time, and with delays in cablegrams of from three to seven days, or even more, traders find it difficult, if not impossible, to make

Mr. Smith tested the baskets, and said he was satisfied that they were too heavy for the children.

Mr. King said he did not bring the

and a heavy penalty. He merely case in order to secure a conviction a quotation and receive the accepwanted it made known to coolles tance of an offer and make arrange that it was against the law to make ments for the transport of their children carry heavy weights. goeds within the limits made, even if freight space is available, which often is not the case for from two to three months ahead. Most dealers in Hongkong are now selling London for delivery from three to four

120 Yards (Senior)-1, Chiu Hon Chun 2, Hung Hual Ching: 3, Makmonths ahead. Kwck Beng

100 Yards Small Boys).-1, Lim Sew Chuan: 2, Lim Seow Chong: 3. Fau Chi Sun.

220 Yards (Junior)-1. Wong

Hin Lee.

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little difficulty better, and experienced in the engagement of space in advance, though there is difficulty in effecting the comparative ¡y prompt acceptance of orders by

Mr. Smith said the only way they

by legislation The boys must earn could stop such a state of affairs was their living, and if they did not work.

Mr. King agreed. they would suffer hunger.

Dr. Aubrey said the loads were so heavy that he himself could not carry them for any great distance without feeling the strain. Overloading of children does a lot of-harm to their bealth, and if continued, it would children or of damaging their health for life. It was disgraceful to make them work so hard.

everything, and the Rev. C. H. Shann Bean Hin: 2. Wan Wai Choi: 3. Ma cablegram, Trade with the United either have the effect of killing the

who acted as Judge, had a lot of work. to do. and contributed no mean share towards the success of the meet. The brum of the work of course went to Mr. F. A. Britton, the untiring Secre- tary, and the Rev. E. W .L. Martin. who Alled the post of Starter, a riting.

The guests. who 1 and thankless job. furned up in great numbers, despite the weather, were well looked after. and were served with tea and cakes during the interval

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.

At the conclusion of the afternoon's sports. the Rev. W. H. Hewitt, having

States at present rests more upce Hual the matter of exchange than 'upon Makany other factor.

100 Yards (Open)-1. Wan Wai Choi: 2, Chiu Hen Chun.

Quarter Mile (Junior)-1. Wong Boon Hin: 2, Hsu Han Lay: 3, Lim Choy Kuo.

Mr. Smith said he quite appreciated the doctor's point.

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Hongkong, April 16, 1920. -

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explained why some of the prizes were Chin Kuo Liang; 2, Ng Shu Heng: 3, loading of the ships. Still there doctor's spirit în bring the case UP! Godowns at Kowloon, where each corsign.

not being given away, said that they were very grateful to Mrs. Lander for having in the midst of her many engagements, consented to be present and give sway the prizes. It was not the first time that she had done so. but no doubt they all felt more than

ordinary regret that it would be the

He felt sure he was voicing the last. opinion of the students and the staf

of St. Stephen's College when he said that they were sincerely sorry that the Bishop and Mrs. Lander were leaving Hongkang. On behalf of the

·College, he would wish them bon voyage and prosperity for thousands ol years in the future, as the Chinese would say. (Applause.) Before con- cluding. he wished to take the op- portunity of welcoming back Mr, F. A. Britton. who, after war service. had returned and taken up his post

220 Yards (Senior).-1. Hung Chang: 2. Chiu Hea Chun: 3.

Dealing with the question of Kwok Berg.

Small Boys Maths. Race.1. Faw freight space now available, a writer

Dr. Aubrey said he would like to points out that whilst import cargo Chi Sun.

has dwindled, exports to the Far draw his Worship's attention to the East have increased very greatly.fact that the leads were issued by

the contractors with

the full This is due partly to the fact that knowledge that they were to

other commodities pig-iron and may now be exported to the East, be carried by children. He said this " Quarter Mile (Senior). Chiu and shipping managers admit that it in order to show that the parents having arrived from the abors Ports, Hon Chun; 2. Hung Huai Chang: 3. is not always easy to secure a suff were not altogether to blame for this consignoos of Cargo are hereby informed cient quantity of the fine Fighter state of affairs. He thought these at their Goods am being landed and Chan Hing Yeung.

Old Boys' Race (220 Yards). cargo with which to complete the contractors should be fined if found.

Mr. Smith said he appreciated the paced at their sk in the Horarisa. AND KOWLOOK WHEY AND GODOWN Co,'s is no doubt that exports of manu but at the same time, he did not Fung Man Sul.

Lolfactures show a very satisfactory think it was any good to inflict anymont will be sorted out mark by mark and

improvement. Rates of freight in hardships on the women. There are this trade are comparatively low, when we look at the rates for other many children who do hard work in parts of the world. No doubt this is Hongkong, especially in the factories, partly due to the policy of the and until these cases come before instructions Tre given to the contrary "Goods not cleared by April 12, 1920, Japanese Government, which, while the public, very little could be done before Noov, TO-DAY, assisting financially the Japanese towards the stopping of child labour.

Mr. King said that it was not the will be subject to rent.."- shipping lines, directly interests itself abolition of child labour that he Damaged packages must be left in the. in the rates of freight. But costs of wanted, he simply wanted it made Godowns for examination by the Consignee's operation are now so heavy and the known that children are not to be andtas Cola representatives at an appoint work performed by the ships is so much reduced by the long periods made to do hard work on the same hour on TUESDAY and FRIDAY.

The de Lon tion would meet the case.

days of the teamer's' arrival for which they have to remain in scale as adults. He was sure a cau- All laime must be presented within port that an increase in the rates offendants were sure to discuss the bare, after which date they cannot be freight seems not improbable.

recognized. No claims will be admitted matter with other coolies, and per star the goods have left the DodownL haps that might lead to some moder.

NIPPON YUSEN KAIBBA, ation.

Agonie. His Worship discharged the defen-

Hongkong, April 15, 1830,

Egg and Spoon Race-1. Kwong Hin: 2. Lim Seow Chong:

Hall Mile Junior-1. Wong Boon Her; 2. Hsu Han Lay: 3. Ma

Hin Lee.

Half Mile (Senior).-1. Man. Kwok Ping: 2. Chan Hing Cheung; 3, Chiu Har. Chun,

Putting the Shor. Chan Ling Thong; 2. Mak Kwong Hing; 3, Hung Hual Chang,

One Mile (Open)), Wong Hing Tung: 2. Hsu Han Lay: 3. Wong Boon Him.

Sack Race.. Chin Hon Chun: 2. Lim Chong Kuo; 3, Wan Wai Choi.

Relay Race.Form IVA. Tug-of-War.Form III.

THE OFFICIALS.

Patron. The Ven. Archdeacon of

as sports-master. He also welcomed Hongkong: President. Rev. W. H. Mrs. Britton, the new sports-mistress; Hewitt Chairman, Mr. F. A.. Brit-

it was the first time she had attended ton: judges, Rev. C. B. Shann: Mr.

LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. dants with a caution.

ARRIVALS.

the College sports meeting and he was F. A. Redmond, Prof. A. G. War- The s.s. Kaiping, Capt. Macfarlane, sorry that, owing to the weather, ren, Mr. R. W. D. Barney. Mr. C.1650 tons, arrived yesterday at noon, Happy Valley was not at its best. He N. Chau, Rev. Bro. Alphonsus, Mr. from Chin Wan Tao with 1650 tons had also to thank all those who had S. K. Ng. Mr. K. L. Chao. Mr. C. of coal, so generously contributed to the prize K. Liu, and Mr. K. R. Li; Starter..

The ss. Tjisalak, Capt. A. W. La fund. not only past pupils and present Rev. E. W. L. Martin: Time-keeper Rooy, 5,785.81 tons arrived yester pupils, but also other friends. He Mr. 1. S. Wan; Clerks of the Course day at 7 a.m. from Balikpapan with wished to express its thanks to the Messrs. W. H. Wei, S. L. Wong 4145 toss of general cargo. various Committees who had so ste- H. M.. Ling, S. S. Liang, C. H. Tam,

The s.s. Tatontse, Capt. Levaillant, cessfully carried out the sports. They Y. L. Tang, H. N. Chan, H. H. had worked with great energy, and Tsoi, M. S. Lam. C. F. Woon. M. 666 tons arrived yesterday at 1.30 deserved all the credit which could be K. Yue, and K. H. Li: Treasurer, p.m. from Saigon with 1 bag of mail

Mr. M. K. Cheng; Secretaries, B. Hand 800 tons of rice and flour. given them. (Applause.)

After Mrs. Linder had given away Wong (Hon.), and K. C. Chao the prizes. Mr. Britton said it was (Asst.); Commitee, Messrs. B. H. customary to" present the lady who Wong, K. T.

The 1.3. Aki Maru, Capt. Shibata,

Wong, K. C.3676.22 tons arrived yesterday at performed this pleasing duty with Chao, H. C. Chiu, C. S. Lo 6.30 p.m. from Manila with 126 bags *Bowers. On this occasion, however, Lee W. C., Wan,

K. P. of mail and 1042.2 tons of wool,

The 6.9. Colombia, Captain Geo. Dockstader, 3,448 tons arrived yes terday at 6.30 a.m. from Mandia with 149 packages of mail and 360 tons of steel and groceries.

they had no flowers, but they had a Mak, H. C. Hung, H. L. Hsu, flour, lead etc. -memento of which he asked Mrs. K. K. Pau, H. K. Pau, H. W. Chan, Lander's kind acceptance. This, he T. O. Tso, S. Y. Wong, and C. F. toped, would serve to remind Mrs. Pau; Refreshment Committee, Mr. Lander of her connection with St. S. H. H. Bethell (Chairman), Messrs. Stephen's College. It was a small Y. H. Pun. K. K. Pau. F. C. Kan. silver frame, with the arms of the and C. S. Lo; Stewards, Messrs. S. College engraved upon it. This sou.. Leung, T. O. Tso, W. Yuen, H. venir was handed to Mrs. Lander by W. Hou, K. S. Tsang, P. C. Lal, K. Lim Seow Chuan, one of the small F. Yip, C. K. Yeung, C.-K. Chau, boys of the College,

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ARMED ROBBERY.

DEPARTURES.

The sa. Kamut Meru, Captain Matsub, sailed for Keelung at 10 am to-day

The s.. Sado Maru, Capt. Tanaka, Bailed for Yokohama via Shanghai at 11 am-to-day.

Bishop Lander, rising amidst ap- plause, said that there was an old English proverb which said that it was

An armed robbery is reported to no use keeping a dog and barking oneself. Mrs, Lander was one of have taken place in No. 485 Reclama those ladies who believed in letting tlon Street at 8 pm, yesterday, when her husband do all the talking, and five men, two armed with knives,

The sa. Loongsang Capt. Simpson, had asked him to express her cordial entered the house. Whilst, two of thanks for the frame which had been the intruders held the inmates up with salled for Manila at 3 pm. to-day

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