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“SATURDAY. ́SEPTEMBEŁ 24, 1921.

HONGKONG SCOTSMEN,

CIVIL SERVICE CLUB,

ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY,

ANNUAL MEETING MELA,

and he

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

The Annual General Meeting of the Civil Service Club was held in the the presidency of Fr. Claud Severn, C. Linh-house yesterday evening ender M. (. Others present included Messrs.

SUICIDE IN CELL

J

SUPPOSED PICKPOCKET'S

DEATH.

THE CHINA MALI

CORRESPONDENCE.'

THAT SPORTING OFFER.

Arrested for picking pocket in West Point yesterday, a Chinese 40 years (To the Editor of the "China Maf."Į ed before Magistrate Orme this morn of age, who was to have been produc-|

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Sit,-"An Old Timer" has much . H. Wood, fi. B. Sarer, R. E. 0.1g, was locked up all night in a cell pleasure in informing you that he has Bind and F. J. de Rome.

at No. 7 Police Station. When his forwarded two aver cups to the cell was opened early this Secretary of the V.R.C. in line with found to have morning. the prisoner his promise, and takes this opport by hanging himself with the waist operation,

committed suicide' unity of thanking you for your co band of his trousers, which he fasten- ed to the wire ber of telectric light guard on the roof of th cell. He was plied hut without success. The re- cut down and artificial respiration ap- mains were removed to the public WOMEN SHOULD ALWAYS mortnary.~-

and

In the Chamber of Commerce Room at the City Hall yesterday evening the annual meeting of the Hongkong St. Andrew's Society was held. There was a big attendance. In the absence of the President. Mr. man referred to the lows the Club In a introductory speech the Chair- A. D. Lang occupied the chair had sustained in the departure of Mr. WBS supported b. Chathan, who had beep President Messrs P. M. Dver, K. E. Greig, since the foundation: congratulated Sutherland, J. Reid. A. M. Duncan the men beson the excellent position Wallace (Hon. Treasurer), T. W. Hill of the Club, numerically (Hon. Secretary) and Dr. Blacknancially; eulogised Mesars Sara and There were also present Brig-General Vergette, the outgoing Secretary and McNaghtes. Dr. Lyon Brown, Messrs Treasurer, for the excellent services R. G. Me Ewen. J. I. Mar-Pherson, they had rendered in the past year, D. Kinnaird. A. K. Henderson. W and advised as to the necessity for Wotherspoon, A. R. Austin D.

building up a fund for a new pavilion Austin, A Mortiron, W. Forsyth, which will be required following the I. Seath. N. Drunend. J. M. removal of Morrison Hill. Smyth. J. ti. Gartaway, P. Douglas-:

The statement of accounts having Wilson J. G. Foulds, 1. McMurray, been read, the election of offices was D. G. Nicha!, G. I. Duncan. B. (proceeded with, and resulted in Messrs Groundwater. J. Hyde. Campbell R. Saver, C. Sara and R. Vergette Samson, W. Fraser, W. Nicholson, being unanimously re-elected Captain W. R. McPhail, W. Anderson, E. of the Club, Secretary and Treasurer Hosic. A. B. H. Phillips. W. Budgy respectively. D. S. Morrison, Robert Hanter. B. were: Mr. A. E. Wood. Vice-Captain; The others elected Wylie, J. Ralston. A. T. Hamilton. Mr. H. J. Taylor, Steward and Captain.

Armstrong.

B. Ross. T.;

·lof "A" Team, and Mr. C. J. Taerbi.

Oliphant, J. Rodger. James Hamilton Roa! Representative,

The new

H. M. McTavish, J. A. Clark, J. M.Committee is composed of Messrs A. Jack. James Smith, D. Beid. J. Dick and A. J. W. Ogilvie,

ourselves OM

the

E. Seccombe, W. II. Edmonds. F. J.

"ALL QUIET" AT MACAO.

"All is quiet at Macao now, according to a message received from the Governor by the Portuguese Consal in Hongkong yesterday. The Chinese gunboat whose presence with- in the waters of the inner harbour threatened to cause a disturbance

day to Chinese waters. moved cut towards 6 p.m. on Thurs

Yours truly,

(DON'T MENTION M. NAME).

REMEMBER

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

LUSITANO RECREATION CLUB.

ANNUAL AQUATIC MEETING at the

V. R. C.

од

SATURDAY, 24th September,

at 3 P.K.

Hongkong, September 14, 1991.

THE HONGKONG SOCIETY FOR] THE PREVENTION, OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

--

Abers will be held on THURSDAY,

GENERAL MEETING of Mem-

29th inst at THE HELENA MAY

INSTITUTE, at 5.30 p.m.

Basinets: To pass the Rules and

Hongkong, September 24, 1921.

HONGKONG POLO CLÜB.

of the troubles of their sex and that that Constipation is the cause of many PINKETTES, the remedy. Treport progress.

the asup daily regularity, to keep complexion free From spots azd blemishes, and to prevent or dispel sick headaches, these dainty little laxatives A perfection. They also cure billions- ing breath. PINKETTEd act as gently nature. Try them to-night; you feel better in the morning. Of chemists,

against Shanghai, will take place of post free at si cents the vial from Dr. on the Clab's ground at Causeway Bay, Williams' Medicine Lo, 86, Bzechten on MONDAY, October 10th, at 4,30 | Road, Shanghai.

ness and liverishness, prevent ill smell-

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI GARAGE.

Tang, W. Thurntun, A. R. Allan and 141 PRAYA EAST. H. J. Stanley,

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH. Proposing the adoption of the Rs.

Some excitement was caused over port and Accounts the Chainua the selection of two "hasbeens" for the said:--"Gentlemen: The Report and posts of Official Scorer and Cicial Accounts having been in your band. for some days I will, with your per competition for the honour of holding Copire. As may be expected the mission. follow the usual procedure these offices was keen. it. however, and take them as read. There is falling upon the shoulders of Messrs. nothing in the accounts requirW. Fincher and P. T. Lamble. (Senss- ing more than passing comment. tion). These gentlemen were the and I think we can congratulate recipients of numerous and vociferous

satisfactory financial position of the Society, what embarrassed at the unexpected congratulations, and seemed some- Subscriptions for The period dignity thrown upon them.

falling

The pulse of the meeting having off as compared with the previous reverted to normal, a proposition twelve months, and this is accounted that $1,500.00 be at once set aside for by a large number of members towards the New. Pavilion Fund was having been on Home leave last year. carried. On the expenditure side there is au item of $1,161.55 under the heading of Disburseureuts, and included in that amount is the contribution votel by your Committee to Earl Haig's

under

review

stow

Chairman terminated the meeting.

A hearty vote of thanks to the

Fund, of which mention is made in the unanimously elected to the position

report before you. The Society's income in normal years would appear to be more than sufficient to meet current expenditure, and as there is. I am

amid enthusiastic applause.

Mr. Lang briefly thanked members for having done him "the highest honour that say Scotsmen in this

surc, no desire on the part of members Colony could ever confer upon him" i to let funds accumulate unnecessarily and then the general election of it is my intention at a later period of officers was proceeded with. Mr. A. this meeting to submit for consider-G. Stephen was elected Vice President

ation a suggestion in regard thereto. M. T. W. Hill was re-elected Hon.

During the year Meers, G. M. Shaw, Secretary

and

was

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J. L. Crockatt and N. S. Marshali McPhail resigned from the Committee on leav-Treasurer. The following were elected

the ing the Colony, and the vacancies members of Committee:- were filed by the appointments of the Messrs. James Reid, Robert Sullivan, Hon. Mr. A. G. Stepben, Mr. James W.. Nicholson, Dr. Black and Dr. Reid and Mr. Robert Sutherland. Dalmaboy Allan.

FARI, HAIG'S FUND.

It is with regret that I refer to the! death, while at Ifome on leave, of The Chairman's suggestion that Mr. Robert Henderson, who was for £250 should be contributed to Earl three years Secretary of this Society. Haig's Fund for ex-servicemen was and the present seems a fitting oppor-received with approval and adopted tunity of expressing our sympathy (tranimously.

with his relatives in their sad loss.

ST. ANDREW'S BALL.

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The Public are cordially invited to altend.

Hongkong, September 24, 1921.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instruc dona to sell by Public Auction,

(700 ACCOUNT OF TEN CONCERNED)

00

TUESDAY, September 27, 1921. commencing t 11 am at No.47 Godown Hongkong: and Kowloon Godowo, Kowloos, quantity, of Old Canvas, Cordage Bamboo & Wood

Abso

Iron Faza Tent Poles and Fittings, And

Old Paper.

Stc., Sac. kc. (Full Particulars from Catalogna). Terms: Cash,

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TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

HE Steamship

THE

"SHINYO MARU,"

From SA FRANCISCO, via HONO. LULU JAPAN PORTS, &

MANILA.

The above named Stamer having arrived on Saturday, 24th, Reptember,

· 1991, consignoes of cargo are hereby notif. ed to present their Bill of Lading for

countersignature, and take immediate | delivery from slongside steamer or the

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CHINA MAIL” Contains all the News of the Week.

cts.

PRIOR

The **J. R. M. Smith" Scholarship Discussing the question of this year's was won this rear by Miss Pearl St. Andrew's day celebrations Ogilvie of the Kowloon British School, the Chairman proposed that the and she is to be congratulated on customary ball should be held on achieving that distinction.

| September 30 and suggested that this Saint Andrew's Day was celebrated time the keynote of the decorations by the usual Ball, and in that con- should be simplicity. Anything ep- nection your Committee desire to proaching extravagance should, he express their thanks to the conveners arged, be eliminated and he felt sure and members of the various Sub-they would welcome the reappearance Committees, to whose able assistance of clan shields among the decorations. Domestic Occurrences..... the success of the evening was entirely i The chairman's proposal was agreed Leading Articles

to and then members were given a Company Report ....... A dinner was held in the Hong-opportunity of placing their views on Local and General Long Hotel on January 25 to the work and welfare of the Society Japan and Corman Art commemorate the birth of our before the incoming Committee. Children's Coraz - --- .. national bard-Robert Burns, and What the speaker termed and "old Bank Notes Factory while the gathering proved most and vexed question" was drawn Hongkong Trade ... enjoyable the attendance was not up attention to by Mr. Stevenson who Church Notes ............... to expectations.

referred to the crowded state of the Pacific Trade

on St, Andrew's night. Typhoon Warnings ...

Rents' Ordinance I would like to take this opporta-Ball-room nity of urging young Scots resident in He suggested that it might be found A Weak Wall ........ the Colony to join the Scottish Com possible to limit the invitations.

Criminal Sessions ..............

due.

pany of the Local Defence Corps. The Chairman, after pointing Had Arms The Company, which was only started out the difficulty of limiting invita- A Kowloon Flat last year, now consists of 90 members tions, suggested that the matter Stewed Worms of all ranks, including the Pipe Band might safely be left in the hands of of 9 Pipets and 4 Drammers. While the incoming committee. this may be considered a fairly satis A bright suggestion came from Mr. factory beginning these numbers McCubbin who thought the Committee should easily be doubled with night consider the advisability of persitasion from the increasing the bar accommodation proper quarter, and it will be dis-in order to take the strain off the appointing if there are not at least dancing hall."

F

Little

200 merabera by this time next year. The Chairman replied amid laugh- Joining the Corps means very little ter, that he was quite sure the Co- tax on the time of members, while it mittee would give every consideration affords them an apportunity of meet to the question of choosing a convener ing Scotsmen, on parade, in camp to the Supper and Wines Committee and on the range, with whom they who would give effect to the sugges would not otherwise come in contact. tion.

With these few remains I beg to The proceedings ended with a vote propose that the Report and Accounts of thanks to the Chairman.

as presented be adopted, and after

they have been seconded I. shall ans wer to the best of my ability any questions members may care to ask

OFFICERS ELECTED.

CHRONIC DIARRHOEA.

ARE you subject to a tacs of diamb

wheep absalu ely quiet for a

few days, tin bed if poil le, be care ful of y. ur diet and take Chamberlain's When the resolution had been Letic, and than hos Tem de bis

·curited. Mr. E. · M. Dyer nominated med mine has coned cases of -chronic the Chairman as Fremdent for the disriboes ththys cians have failed enjtig-year and Mr. Lang was all benints and stockiepers.

on, and it will cure you, for sale ly

PER COPY.

impeding immediate discharge will he landed at consignees' risk.

Storage Yil be cargo remaining undelivered after) | Saturday, 1st October.

OB

All broken, chafed and damaged pack- ages will be handed into the Company's Godown, where same will be examived on Saturday, 1st October, at 11 a.ac.

No claims will be recognised alter goods have left the steamer or Godown, and none will be entertained it presented later than three weeks · after arrival of steamer.

No Fire Insurance whatever will be stfected.

Y. TEUTSUMI,

Manager. Hongkong, September 24, 1921.

25 CLS.

CONTENTS.

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Correspondence, vol 18 1-6 Harbour Accident........IS A Junk's Armament ..............18

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A Straits Venture

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A Journalistic Controversy 19

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Kowloon Wedding

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Local Wedding

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Indians Give A Lot of Trouble 17

·Hongkong Si Andrew's Society 18

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