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'HAWKINS” v. SOUTH CHINA.

On the Club ground yesterday afternoon, a large gathering watched

WEDNESɗAY, APRIL 15, 1ERE.

ATHLETIC SPORTS.-

ARCHDEACON'S APPEAL.

ZLUSIVE CATHEDRAL GIEL,

ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE.

YESTERDAY'S MEETING.........

WELSH NURES WHO MAT SOLYE

A MYSTERY.

orbitant level. Its medical advisers may tell it that they now have plague well in hand. Since 1914 22146 cases) we have had an aver | age of 170 cases only; but that has meant exertions by the Sanitary Department of a magnitude real ized by few people, and certainly SERIOUS EFFECTS, FELT, unusual in the slummiest of stums at Home Increase the buddling. [Chine Mail SPECIAL.] a practice match between the "Haw- By kind permission of the stewards as rising rents must, and you will

kins" and the South China Athletics of the Hongkong Jockey Club. the set up conditions with which these

SHANGHAI April, 13.

“A” team, arranged as a send-off to annual athletic sports meeting of St. This elusive and fascinating per experts will be unable to cope. Yet but a little more of this buddling. General Chamber of Commerce era-

At the ammal meeting of the the Chinese who leave for Canton by Joseph's College was held on the sonality is the young woman with yesterday afternoon. whom. Archdeacon. Wakeford talked theme and hergamot, nor all the of the excessive minting of copper Kwängtung Athletic Sports. The There was a large gathering present 15 last year, and abe is an all-import and nor puppy nor mandragora, no phasis was laid on the serious effect train to-day to take part in the Racecourse

in the cathedral precincts on March stinking washes of sanitary science, can save us from dreadful things coins. The diplomatic body at Peking local athletes take with them the best Sir William and Lady Brunyate made į ant witness in the archdeacon's

less dramatic than the Race Course fire-but of a fatality even more wholesale. Take warning.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Until further notice. Praya East has been open for motor traffic going both East and West. This is on account of Queen's Road East being reconstructed.

The stoop Shearwater has been placed on the disposal list. The reserve boiler gear available at Hong- kong is to be disposed of locally to the best advantage.

Ltd. the coast and seized 17.000 dutiable

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60, Des Vœux Road, Central:

The police yesterday condected a search on steamers arriving from

cigarettes on the "Sunning" and Tailee." They were unable to dis- cover the owners of the cigarettes.

Several changes in commanders" appointments are now taking place On the Coina Station, the "Alacrity, special service vessel and Admiral's yacht, will pass under the command of Commander P. R. Stevens, DSO, who will succeed Commander R. B. McCoven, D.S.O.

was requested to approach the Government and insist on an early fallment of treaty obligations on

the question of currency.

PEKING OBITUARY.

SPANISH MINISTER DEAD.

[China Mal SPECIAL.]

SHANGHAI, April, 13. The death is announced of Don Luis Paster, the Spanish minister at Peking, the dayen of the diplomatie body.

USELESS AND VEXATIOUS.

CHINESE OPPOSE NEW PRINTING

BYE-LAW.

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The mystery girl of Peterborough Cathedral becomes stil more myste rious, writes a Manchester curre spendent of a home paper.

their first appearance at a public fune-appeal (against the Consistory Court, The Hawkins" opened the game tion since the inauguration of Sir which found him guilty of immor- and made a beeline for enemy terri William is Vice-Chancellor of the sity) mentioned in to-day's cables. tory." Burd got well in, but shot wide.

Let this girl come forward, and the From the kick in, the Chinese went Hongkong University.

last link which makes a corroborative down, and Au Kit Sang who was The competition was keen through-chain of evidence is complète. well placed, received a beautiful pass out and provided an excellent after- Mr. Wilfred Sexton, a north of which he spoiled by hasty shooting.noon's sport. All the events went of Ireland farmer, has declared that he The Chinese returned, but the pres without a hitch. Some close finishes has found her. He travelled from sure was relieved by Wong Pak were wimessed in the senior events. Peterborough to Manchester Chaung fouling Edwards. Undaunt The attraction of the alternoon was | March 15, and with him in the car- ed, they pounced on the ball the invitation relay race which was riage was a pretty girl who said that immediately from the free kick, won by St. Paul's College after a very she had been sheltering in the Working his way in, Ip Kau sent in a | strenuous struggle.

cathedral with a gaitered clergyman. ground shat which Jones was lucky The thanks of the College authors This girl gave her name as Williams, in stopping. In the mace which hes are due to a large number of and said she was a purse at Nell-lane followed, one of the attackers kicked, generous subscribers to the prize Hospital, Didsbury, Manchester. into touch. A foul throw-in by}land.

The hospital is one of the great

OFFICIALS.

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Morgan sent the Chinese in. Edwards At the conclusion of the atter Pour Law institutions under the fouled Wong Fak Cheung just out noon's sport, Lady Brunyste distri-Manchester Guardians. A few hun- side the penalty area. The free kick bated the beautiful array of trophies dred nurses, more than forty nurse looked. Hike putting the Chinese to the successful competitors, and was attendants," and a large number of one up, but Leung Tai Fong bad presented with a bouquet of flowers. servants are employed there. the misfortune to handle the

Williamses on the staff are at present ball, and thus spoil 2 good chance. Edwards took the free kick The following were the hard-work-four-4 staff nurse, a probationer but Leung Tai Fong trapped the ing officials who deserve a big per-purse purse attendant," and cook. SHANGHAL, April 13.

ball and sent in a trife wide. The centage of the credit for the success Miss Nell Williams, a staff derse, The Chinese publishers unions Chinese attack was prolonged by of the meet-Patrons, the Rt. Rev. was in the institution during March, have issued a lengthy appeal to for Stewart fouling Kwok Po Kat, but Bishop Pozzoni and Rev. Fr. P. de 1920. but she was never away on eign ratepayers to

prevent the Confiffe intercepted the free kick and Maria; hon. sec.. Mr. J. P. Braga: leave during the month. The pro- passage of the proposed printed sent Webb away. The latter ran judges, Messrs. W. G. Fitzgibbon, J. Latiocer and "nurse attendant only matter bye-law, saying that it is a down the field strongly and finished B. Hughes and S. A. M. Sepher; came to the hospital this year and useless, vexations and an unwarrant up with a swift shot which Lau Sing handicappers and starters, Messrs. F. bare never been to Peterborough, ed interference.

Cheung just tipped. The ball struck A. Xavier, R. M. Omar and A. Rah neither has Mrs. Williams, the cook

Who, then, was the girl in the the crossbar and rebounded into mia; time-keepers, Messrs. No train who said she was Nurse play. Chan So cleared. A couple Braga and W. Jackson; working com Williams? Here perhaps is a clue? A new scale of local fares bet LOSS OF THE "FAUSANG." of minutes later, Lau Hing Cheung mitice, Messs. A. Abbas, A. G. There was at Nell-lane Hespital in the left his goal to clear from Bard. Abbas, 1. M. Alarakia, M. F. Bap early summer of 1920 a Welsh girl The latter passed, to Harris, who, tista, Hugh Braga, James Braga, C. named Williams, a "nurse attendant," luckily for the Chinese, sent in wide Guingam, J. B. Hughes. T. Leonard, who answers the description in every of an open goal. Half time came E. Marriott, D. K. Mistry. L. way of the girl in Peterborough with the score sheet blank.

Cathedral. She was pretty fair haired, thin, and shimly built. Height about 5ft 4ins, with very good teeth, and locks in age anything about twenty:

ween China and Japan ports and Manila is being brought into force next month by the Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, Ltd. By the big Empress liners "the first-class fare from, Hongkong to Shanghai will be $80 Mex. From Shanghai to Hong- kong by these vessels which come via Manila, the fare is $120. By the

Empress of Japon and the Monteagle the fare between Shanghai and Hong. kong remains at $66. To Yokohama the first class fares will be $145 and $143 by the respective classes of ressels.

RETURN OF THE MASTER'S CERTIFICATE.

GUILD CONGRATULATED.

The latest issue of the Dolphin, the Journal of the Imperial Merchant Service Guild, contains the following under the heading of Success and a Moral"

I

Ozorio, J. Prouchandy. H. F. Rozario. S. Rumjaho, and H. Silva.

RESULTS.

The second half saw the Haw kins" on the offensive. A deter- mined attack forced Leung Yuk Tong to kick behind to save the situation.

The following were the results-- Bord placed the corner kick well, but Long Jump (Junior).-1.- Michael Wong Pak Cheung beaded away. Lim: 3, Peter Limi. Distance: 14- Edwards returned the ball, and feet.

She was not in the hospital in March, but would most probably

Harris abot wide. The Sailors per- Long Jump (Senior)-1, J. S.hare known then that she was going Reference was made last month to sisted, and Harris sent in a ground Ackbar; 2, Tay Yoe Ai. Distance: there. Her home is in North Wales, the success which had attended the shot which Fang Tai was lucky 17 feet.

Her father is a schoolmaster and she effects of the Guild on behalf of a in being able to defect. The ball

100 Yards Flat Race (Junior) Chal-speaks with the quiet educated voice Everybody is wanting to educate shipmaster whose certificate was missed the upright by inches. The lenge Ctip presented by Mr. Wang of a teacher, a fact which Archdeacon the Chinese nowadays. Some time suspended by a Marine Court of In- real kick seat, the Chinese away and Kwong Tin-1, A. de Silva; 2, Wakeford observed. She came from ago they were shipping them in large quiry held in Hongkong to investigate Wong-Pak Cheung missed a very Ishimitsu. Tume: 10 2-ssecs.

a-bospital-near Cardiff and left quantities to France, there is talk of the circumstances attending the easy chance. The misfortune was i 120 Yards Flat Race (Senior)-1, Didsbury in October of last year to

She may hold taking special care of them in Lon-stranding of the British steamship followed up by, Ar Kit Sang hand Hugh Braga; 2, Peter Remedios purse her mother.

Fausang," of London, last summer. ting, and the Sailors

the key to the riddle.

don, there is a friendship movement

J

the in

did Dot Time: 12secs.

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A. Height:

WHY

DO DOGS TAKE AN INSTANT DISLIKE TO SOME PEOPLE?

Every owner of a dog knows that

in Japan and much talk of using a result of the Guild's representa waste much time in sending the 50 Yards Small Boys' Race.--1,

tions this master's certificate was ball out of Boxer Indemnity money for their

the danger zone. | B. Gósano; 2. C. Paley: 3, F. welfare, and now the Chairman of returned to him after only six months An Kit Sang returned however, Franco. Time: 6 1-5secs. the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce suspension, and the happy issue of and forced a corner. An

440 Yards Flat Race (mior).—1, has told his fellow members that this case has brought a large number citing melee took place at the goal A. de Silva; 2, J. Maher.. Time:

of letters of congratulation from in mouth where Edwards appeared to 57secs. China needs instruction English language and traditions.terested parties. Amongst these is one have handled, but the referee did 50 Yards Flar Race (boys 10 years When people in Hongkong begin to from a brother of the shipmaster in not allow a penalty. The Sailors and under)-1, C. Victor; 2, G. realise that there is such a place as question, himself a retired sea cap eventually cleared and going down, Victor. China the world is moving indeed, member of the Guild since 1906, and Lau Hing Cheung did not see and the H. Braga; 2, S. Rumjah. Time his pet has certain idiosyncrasies. tain, who writes:-"I have been a Harris sent in a ground shot which 440 Yards Flat Race (Senior),--1, observes the Japan Chronicle."

will always remain a supporter of ball went past him into the net. 53secs. the Guild, both in paying my pre The "Hawkins" returned from the

among others being the fact that he will Commander P. R.

100 Yards Small Boys' Race.-take an instant dislike to some people. Stevens, mium and in helping to get new centre and in the melee in front of B. Gosano; 2. C. Paley. D.5.Ó., has been appointed to the members. I notice officers are giving goal, one of the defenders handled.

while with others, he will be playful special service ship "Alacrity," China support to that new society, which A penalty was awarded against the Cosano; 2, Michael Lim.

High Jump (Junior)).—¡, Station, in relief of Commander try hard to fight against, as I try to Chinese. Edwards took the kick and 4ft. 8ins

and agreeable from the first moment he meets them. At first glance, this Randai B. McCowen, D.S.O., who has explain to them that they are only made no mistake, the ball going into of getting accurate statistics as to been skipper of the ship since May, making a rope to hang themselves the net over Lan Hing Cheang's

High Jump (Senior)-1, F. Woo; Fould appear to be a trait inherent only in the animal itself-but humán GRAY-At the Government Civil know enough for our purpose. In afloat in 1898, was promoted lieuten men who know very little about the Kau netted a second after the final

this type of horne. Meanwhile, we 1919. Commander Stevens went first by having new societies formed by head. The Chinese attacked and In/2, K. M. Omar. Height: 5ft. Lin. Hospital, on April 12, John our typical square mile we probably ant in 1904, and reached his present business they are undertaking. How whistle was sounded. The score was

120 Yards Flat Race.-1, Wong beings have it as well; the only difference being that we rely upon our Graham, aged 46 years. eldest have over 200,000 people, perhaps rank in June, 1916. He specialised ever, I will not despair in trying to not allowed, and the Chinese retired

Sec; 2. Way Can.

220 Yards Flat Race Handicap judgment, founded mainly on the son of the Jate R. J. Gray of 250,000. It doesn't matter so long in surveying, and at the time of the make moderates of our glorious pro- the unlucky losers of a hard fought Junior), 1st prize by the Lusitano sense of sight, while the dog-rebes Brisbame, and grandson of the as you get the idea that the popula- ontbreak of the late war he was

Recreation Club,-1, J. Maher; 2. upon his super-sensitive nose: "I late Col. C. G. Gray, 44th tion is huddled together in a re-posted to the battleship" Iron Duke,

C. da Silva, Time: 24 4-5secs. don't like his face," or "There's Regiment. The funeral will pass markable way. They are so hud- flagship of Amiral Jellicoe, command the Monument at 5 p.m. to-day,

220 Yards Flat Race (Senior) Chal-something about his eyes that I don't illed because labour wages are low,

lenge Cup by St. Joseph's College care for and rents are high.

is the way we would phrase Association S. Rumjahn; 2, H.it, but the dog retires into a comer, Now, as we have already pointed out in a previous reference to the

Braga. Time: 25secs.

croaches or winces at the approach 120 Yards Fist Race.-1, F. Lof the person whom he distrusts, thes new taxation, when house taxes are increased, rents go higher. The

Marques; 2, R. F. Louis.

evincing by his actions the same feel- *TRUTH, JUSTICE, PUBLIO SERVICE tenant who pays it regards it as

DEATH

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ing the Grand Fleet. He joined the Iron Dcke" on August 4, and served with her in the North Sea and else where, and won the D50. at the Battle of Jutland (mentioned in des patches).

fession instead of extremists, which this body is trying to do. Wishing you every success in your splendid work," &c. &c.

In reference to the same case a letter has been received from the China Coast Officers' Guild, in which the Assistant Secretary writes

"I am directed by my Committee to express their deep appreciation

game by two clear goals.

CREDENT.

reat. It is money that he cannot

A fire which broke out and congratulations, on the success spend on food, tuoney he is com Wiseman's bakery in Wan- attendant on your efforts in bringing HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1921.pelled to part with because of his chai in the small hours of the case to a satisfactory conclusion, prospects, but it seems fairly "de need for shelter. When wages are yesterday morning, caused damage and thus revoking a finding which more or less stable, at one level, to the extent of $500. The Fire could never, in the lightest sense of and rents go higher, the tenant (of Brigade were early on the scene and the term, have been accepted, as a the class whose lot we are, con-promptly played hoses on the fast just one." sidering) has not many alternatives. spreading

TAXES AND PLAGUE.

Hames After

What have taxes to do with He must take up less room (huddle strenuous struggle, they succeeded plague, or plague with taxes? If closer, by taking in a lodger, or in putting out the fames you address that question to the becoming one, or sharing with and saved the building from total Government. to the gentlemen another) or take less food, or both. destruction. A number of workmen responsible for the last new device Now the connection between were on the promises at the time of for raising revenue, we wonder if plague and taxes is surely appar- the outbreak and managed to escape they would see the connection. Itent. Less food or poorer food as soon as the alarm was given. The there is, as we think, a real nexus, means a lower, stamina to resist cause of the outbreak is thought to the Government ought to be the disease, and greater, huddling en- be the ignition of a bundle of dry first to see it, and to act always courages the epidemic. The Gov-wood by a spark from the oven. The in complete awareness of it. Per-erament has been seriously embar builling was insured for $33,000. haps this article will make them rassed in the past by plague epide

aware.

mics, which have not only increased

OBITUARY.

ME. JOHN GRAHAM GRAY.

THE INTERPORT MATCH.

With regard to cricket it is rather early in the season to discuss

finite that the Interport match be tween Hongkong and Shanghai will take place during the latter part of May. The Secretary of the Shanghai Cricket Club has already received word that the Hongkong team will probably leave for Shang- hai on or about May. 17, and we un- derstand that the practice nets on

Team Race 220 Yards.-1, St. Paul's College. Time: 3.29 2-5mins.ings which we have put into words.

Sack Race.-1, B. Gosano; 2, A. Nature, having endowed a dog with Kitchell.

eyesight which is far below the average 100 Yards Flat Race.1, M. Diof the normal human being, has made Jon; 2, D. Leonard

up for this by giving him an acutely J. Maher; 2, F. M. de Silva. Time which will pick out a scent with which Half-mile Flat Race (Junior)-1,developed sense of smell, nostrils

7.17 2-5secs.

be is familiar among hundreds of Half-mile Flat Race (Senior).—1, others, and which enable him to follow B. Abadie; 2, Holm. Time: 2.13 that scent where, to the human eye, there is not the alightest trace of any track or path. To a dog, therefore, every human being has his own peculiar scent-just as, to other human

mins.

100 Yards Flat Race.1, Sap Ng

the Cricket Club's ground will be up 2, Lok Ka Chung and ready for practice on Friday, 100 Yards Flat Race (boys 10 years April 15, says the N. C. Daily News, and under).-1, C. Victor; 2, J being he has features which stamp Much regret will be felt at the

Flaying on their own ground, Victor.

him as different from the rest. It is death at the Government Civil Ho Shanghai should have a very strong One-mile Bicycle Race.-1. A. pital yesterday, of Mr. John Graham representation. When playing Ignoriel; 2, M. Remedios. Time: only natural that, among the many persons with whom a dog comes in Gray. The deceased, who succumbed away, it is always a difficult matter 3mins. 2560s. to blood poisoning, was 46 years of to get together a team of men able

contact, there will be some whose 100 Yards Flat Race (Open to St. scent he does not like, and he mani- sge. He was the eldest son of Mr. to leave the port who really re Mary's School, Kowloon). Cfests this displeasure, in his own Says to-day's Canton Times R. J. Gray of Brisbane, and grandson present our full strength. Capt. E. Xavier; 2, Ida Oliveira. Now, we are not going to evolve the work and expenses of its The following telegram was addressed of the late Col. C. G. Grey of the M. Barrett is again with us and, a relationship as far-fetched as that hygiene department, but have burt to Fresident Harding at Washing-44th Regiment. The deceased was by his batting ability and thorough Francis School)-Girls: 1. R. Chiu: one of the foremost dog Cancers of 100 Yards Flat Race (Open to St. fashion; though, on the authority of which Huxley was it not?) estab- trade. Towards the end of last ton by the legal Parliament now in connected with the firm of Messrs knowledge of every point of the 2, L. Mayard. Boyer-1. G. Chow: the conntry, this by no means bests out ished between the old maids and century, some of you will remem-session here The Members of the Snowman & Co. The funeral will game, will doubtless be a big factor 2, A. Suffiad. the clover crop. It is somethingber, the people who were not dying Chinese Parliament now assembling pass, the Monument at, 5 p.m., of strength on Shanghai's side. The

the popular belief that a dog know more immediate than that, as you were fleeing from Hongkong in at Canton, who represent the true

Three-Legged Race.-i, C. Silva which persons are to be trusted and will see.

to-day, droves, and we looked like being sentiment of the Chinese people,

Interport match will take place and Tay Yoe Wai; 2, Ishimatsu and which are not, Hongkong, as you vaguely know, left in a hole. We do not want avail themselves of this opportunity

se early in our, season that the team A. N. Other." is densely populated, more densely repetition of that, and we think to extend to you their sincere con-

will have to be chosen mainly upon than any European city is like to the Government should note the gratulations on Your Excellency's The Take a four mile strip along connection we have established, and inauguration as President of the ing. situated on a site of between

It is learned that Victoria Build-form shown in practice," -the ea front, & strip less than a consider its attitude towards rents. United States of America. Your 14,000 and 15,000 square feet,

150 Yards Flat Race (Open to St. quarter mile wide. In that square In its tenderpess towards landlords Excellency's brilliant career as a mem between the Chartered and Merca SERVES THE WHOLE FAMILY.

Joseph's Branch School, Kowloon).-- mile you will find umptysteen flats, it must not forget the claims of ber of the United States Senate, tile Banks has been/sold to a Chinese

1, C. E. Wong; 2. Foo Kien. long, corridor-like rooms, all divid-industry, the prosperity of which is held in the highest esteem by the syndicate at a price which works EE fame of Chamberlain's Cough 120 Yards

Consolation Race ed into cubicles, each cubicle hous-depends upon the well-being of Chinese people, who pray for a cop-out at 156 8 square foot. It is also for the deep sated cough of the adult George Lai,

Remedy is worldwide. It is good (Junior) -1, B. Shamsudin: ing from two to half a dozen human labour. If the Government feels tinuance of Your Excelency's good understood that Blue Buildings, on or the crong and whooping cough of the beings. If not too late, we would that it can do nothing to lower health and the further prosperity of Praya East, the property of the recommend the Government to use rents, it should at the least refrain the Amaican people. (signed) Lin Hongkong Land Investment Com the census takers for the purpose from doing anything calculated to San and Chu Fachen, Speakers, |pany, have been sold.”

100 Yards Flat Race (Open to French Convent School)-1, S. A. Soares; 2, B. Hardwick.

BOWEL COMPLAINT IN CHILDREN.

URING the summer months children DURING summer more of the bowels and should move the most 2. careful attention. de 3000 uy antara losses of the bowels i chlidren. The same bottle use the 120 Yards Consolation Race poided Chamberlain's Coão-and Diar whole family. For sale by all Chemira (Senfor)-1, H. di Silm; 2, La Rely dould be given for sale

by all Storekeepers.

and Storekeeper.

Hassan.

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