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KRAT a mile," for there was bo evidence at that. Possibly they had; that is all he could say. About this stage in his pleasant tale he has us really intrigued, for he is telling us

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 192Į.

SPECIAL CABLE. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.press your wishes on the matter LEAGUE OF FELLOWSHIP:

DIVORCE SUTE.

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE.

what he saw viridly. Dare we trust HONGKONG MAN RESPONDENT. MR. HOLYOAK, RE-NOMINATED. ember, after which I shall apply to

his testimony about the pilot fish? Can it be true that the faithful": Filot fish clung to the shark's tail as it was baaled up, or is he "pulling

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PRESENTATION TO SECRETARY.

before I sail, and that, should you do tae rhe honour of re-electing me, I "WE WELCOME ALL.". may again be sworn in" as your

Draft rules drawn up by a provision- His Excellency the Governor for a committee appointed last week leave, and you would thea elect a re-

were considered by member of the presentative to serve daring my recently formed League of Fellowship absence from the Colony.

and Service at a meeting held in the I regret putting you to the trouble Helana May Institute Jast evening. period, The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock 5.C. pre- of two elections in so short a but only through this process can I sided over a good attendance. preserve the right to serve YOU OR I It was agreed that the objects of the things. Perhaps the writer will be adge Skianer Turner. Lens Singar Holyoak as their representative on return to the Colony, should you so League should be "to promote good

sard for divorce from her husband, the Legislative Council for a further desire it. William James Singer on the grounds wiz years. Mr. Holyoak resigned.rom

our leg"? Leg-pulling is excellent

a

in its place, but it is a pity to spoil good natural history start with it, for it catisen loss of faith in such

doing a little biology by and by. He will then know better than to surmise that the pilot fish is either a "save" clear and simple idea of symbiosis, He will also learn how imitating it can be to be unable to depend on the scientific accuracy of statements which have awakened interest. We are not asserting that his story that the pilot fish "could be seen clinging to the shark's tail as the latter was being hauled up" was a lie. We may not do that. We are con- fessing our inability to believe it. without further guarantees.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 26.

Hembers of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, at a general meeting held yesterday afternoon, decided to in the Supreme Court yesterday before re-acminate the Hon. Mr. P. H.

The first British divorce case under the amended marriage law was heard

nations

Mr. Charles Gerken and Mr. R. H.

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It is not, I think, necesser-nor de fellowship and peace between all and "to promote good of cruelty and adultery. The Judge the Council recently because, as set I feel able to do it--to dwell upon fellowship and social reform in or "faithful," for he will get the upheld 'the domicile 'contention re-out in a letter read to the meeting whatever services I may have been Colony of Hongkong."

arding the respondent. The petition- yestrday, he expects that next able to reader you upon the Council er told a sordid story of domestic December, when his term of office during the last six years, years which Kotewall were elected infelicity with respondent in Shanghai, would have expired, he will be an his have been crowded with work honorary secretaries and, after con- After Mr. especially during those critical and siderable discussion, it was decided to Hongkong and Hoihow. The case Way to England on leave.

Helycak's renomination had been momentous years of war, when unlimit the committee to was adjourned until to-day.

unanimously agreed to there was a precedented problems constantly with power to add as many sa 10. pleasant little function when Mr. arose, necessitating the assistance of Provision was made for the appoint E. A. M. Williams, who is retiring the Hongkong Government, and which ment of special committees to deal from the secretaryship of the Cham-I can testify was as freely given as it with particular matters. ber after 13 years' service, was made was fredy sought, and which meant After the formal business had been the recipient of a handsome presents- so much to the upholding of British transacted, the Chairman said it had trade interests in this part of the been suggested that Hongkong was In the absence through indisposi-world. Most of this is recorded in such an insignificant place that it Chamber, wenld be absurd for it to send a tion of the Chairman (the Hon. Mr.

You all,

There are other literary blemishes that his tutor will point out, ca request, such as referring to the deck:

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CORRESPONDENCE.

THE SUPERIOR MAN.

on Four Confucian and confusing leader of the 25th?

tion.

the annals of the and is familiar

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It was

(To the Editor of the "China Mafl,"1

Dear Sir,--War I so far trespass on P.. Halynak) Mr. A. O. Lang Pie Whilst admittedly's labour, it has to the Washington Coatermce; in other message of sympathy and greeting to asterra firma": and the horribly your eface as to offer a few remarks sided and with him were the following me been a "Isbour of ion." Gentle words, that Hongkong was not wortY anthropomorphic and needless sugges

members of the committee:--

men, for six years I have given you of of the honour of sending such a The Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, Mr. my best and, it re-elected, shall con- message. Mr. Pollock reminded say tion that the pilot fish "evidentls

I think that you treat the "superior D. G. M. Bernard, Mr. C. Montagn tinue to do so. thought discretion the better part of

who seriously held that opinion have

said man" of the Four Books with rather Ede, Mr. G. M. Dodwell, Mr. G. T. The Chairman said he had very that not many years ago Horg Ltd. valour" but

enough to set the young author unless than grace. Your first quotation Edkins, and Mr. J. A. Plammer, with much pleasure in proposing the long was found to be the first shipp- enquiries that we trust will prove is most simply rendered in the ideal EA. MI. Williams (secretary). The nomination of Me. Horost as the ing port in the whole world and since beth profitable and pleasant to him. man practical skill and graceful fims represented at the meeting were: Chamber's representative on the the war ranked with the first five He is to accept our assurance that he manners are equally balanced. -Messrs. Bradley & Co., Ltd. (Mr. Legislative Council for a further shipping ports of the world. shows suficient signs of being well The next was appropriated by the J.A. Plummer), the China Mail Newa-period. It was unnecessary for him also the headquarters of the most worthy of advice. It is our intention Greeks as Know Thyself." Again, paper Enterprise Ltd., (r. G. W. C. to enlarge open the valuable work influential bank in the East and the to watch the next six numbers of the as to the "symptom of superiority,"

Bamett), Butterfield * Swire accomplished by Mr. Holyoak during biggest marine insurance company in Yellow Dragon with a view to award surely there is truth in the idea that

Edkins), China the last six years; he had no doubt the world. The Pacific Problem was ing a prize to the writer of the con- virtue is instinctive, and can only and

Telephone and that Mr. Holyoak's health had suf- the first to come up for consideration tribution we like the best, if he will hope to live by developing a man's Electric Co., Ltd. (Mr. H. S. Bennett), fered as a result of what he had been

at Washington and Hongkong wa accept it. We honestly believe the innate good? Learning therefore be China Ligh& Power (1918), Ltd. asked to do. With regard to his pro- certains the first shipping port in the contributor we have thus specially comes education in the Latin sense of Mr. W. J. Hawker), China Provident posid visit home, the Chairman was Pacific. You may say, added Mr. criticized has a good chance of win- drawing out the inherent good. Loan & Mortgage Co. Ltd. Mr. W. J. sure member would also unite with Pallock," that I am sufering from an ning it. though not with this con-

Your leader-writer wholly mis-Hawker), Chan On Fire Insurance Co., him in wishing Mr. Holyoak a pleasant enlarged imagination, but I do not tribution.

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purport of the Lud. Mr. T. M. Chau), Commercial voyage and a complete restoration to instruction to act before speaking Union Assurance Co., Ltd. (Mr. health. With those few remarks he and only a blind sa could read GH. Elliott), Messrs. Deacon, Looker, proposed that Mr. Holyoak be re- from it ct before you think." Con- Deacon & Harston (Mr. W. E. L. elected for a further term. fucius intends that a man who is Shenton), Dodwell & Co., Ltd. (r. A clean bil of health was returned advanced enough to have principles G. M. Dodwell), Eastern Extension for the Colony yesterday.

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see what there is to prevsat anybody in this Colony from subscri bing to the objects of this League, We have the widest possible objects In seconding the resolution. Mr.no black balls and no exclusion; w Montague Ede said he felt it a ples welcome all. The more people who sure sad privilege to second the come in now,-in the next few days nomination of Mr. Holyoak as the

Liod our message in support of the the next six years.

pesceful solution of Pacific problems. ie propose to telegraph on Armistice Day to the Washington Conference. cannot imagine anybody being so inhuman or so wickedly indifferent so

Mr. A. E. Lamble has gone master quoting the principles on which he C, Bond), Gibb, Livingstone & Co., Chamber's member of the Council for the more weight there will be be

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Confucius holds that the "idealist,"

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or of disarmament do not concer to say that the problems of the Pacific them."

The meeting then concinded.

The Hon. Mr. Pollock said nearly or what Legge calls "the superior

six years ago he had the honour of man" is born in every one of us. and

proposing Mr. Holyoak's election as that it is only the action of environ Ltd. (Mr. W. J. Hawker). Hongkong representative of the Chamber on the ment (though he would not have and Shanghai Banking Corporation Legislative Council. At that time called it that) which leads us from (Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen), Hongkong. Mr. Holyoak was an untried man, so good. The striking contrast between Tamway Co. (Mr. W. E. Roberts), far as work on the Council was co this idea and the Christian con. A. Hannibal & Co. (Mr. John cerned, but, as they were aware; be ception of original in is the Robertson), Hausmann Kein (Mr. E. worked hard in the position and he foundation of the very practical Kern), Hongkong & China Gas Co.."made good" and the speaker had system of ethics founded by the Ltd. (Mr. G. P. Curry), Hongkong at all times found him a very loyal esteem for him and of our high Chinese Sage, who very rationally Electric Co., Ltd. (Mr. F. R. Marb), and valuable coadjutor on the Council. anggests that in the absence of any Jardine, Matheson & Co. (bir. They were all very sorry that the appreciation of the many years of Sergt. A. Monaghan, of the 2nd. necessity for the introduction of the D. G. í. Bernard), Leigh & state of his health compelled Mr. invaluable service he has rendered, not Wilts.. who was court-martialled last supernatural into ethical discussions Orange (31. L. L. week for being absent without leave, it is as well to assume the most Listesd & Davis (Mr. E. J. was confident that it was the wish of Chamber of Commerce but, through Leask), Holyoak to go home for a season. He alone as Secretary of the Hongkong has been sentenced to be reduced to obvious thing; man in the cradle be- Chapman), T. R. Loxley & Co. (Mr. every member of the Chamber that it, to the Colony and public st the rank of corporal.

ing clearly sinless, is it not likely that W. L. Fattenden), Mitsui Bussan Mr. Holyoak would return to the large, for much that takes place in The Acting Commodore and and that the cure lies in tr. ining him & Co. (Mr. J. H. Scott), Pentreath & strength.

he learns evil from his surroundings, Kaisha, Ltd. (Mr. T. Mizuno), Mustard Colony fully restored to health and the work of the Chamber is inseperab- ly bound up with the Colony's develop- Committee of the Royal Hongkong to take to himself those things which Co. (Mr. C. P. Marcel) Percy Smith,

Mr. Owen Hughes said it was with ment and welfare. I have therefore Yacht Club will be at home to the experience of older men has shewa Seib & Fleming (Mr. H. Percy Smith), great pleasure that he supported very much pleasure in presenting to members and their friends at the Club to be desirable to him and to his the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C.. what had been said in regard to Mr. Mr. Williams, on behalf of the .Cham- House. North Point, on Saturday, sense of the "fitness of things" when Reise & Co. (Mr. J. Hanbury Will-Holyoak. Every member hoped that ber, this "Westminster Chiming out the weaknesses of Dr. Johnson. October 29, from 3 p.m.

he shall have attained to the age of ins). Alex, Boss & Co. (Mr. 8. D. that Mr. Holyoak would soon be Clock," and to Mrs. Williams, this discretion?

silver tea-kettle and silver-mounted Criticism is the direct road to-sppre

Courland), Royal Insurance Co., Ltd. restored to health. Finally, may point out that ir. D. L. Russell), David Sassoon & The nomination was then put to blackwood tray, which, we trust, will TIUTE, JUSTICE, PUBLIO SKIVIOK" | ciation. By finding fault" we avoid loft at No. 95, Wellington Street at modern ethical students take happi- Co., Ltd. (Mr. A. M. Bowes Emith), the meeting and declared carried serve to remind them for many years

eight o'clock yesterday. The brigade

ness to be a measure of the greatest E. D. Sassoon & Co., Ltd. (Mr. S. H. unanimously.

to come of their happy association break; had already been extinguished back and takes Good itself as the end W. J. Hawker), Shin On S.S. Co. (Mr. turned out promptly, bat the out- good, whereas Confucius goes further Dutton), Stewan, Tomes & Co. (Mr.

with us in this Colony, and be hand-

when it arrived. No damage was

The Chairman said the next business ed down to their children as a token to be attained? He shows that happi: Chan Sui Ki) H. Skett & Co. (Mr. G. was in connection with the impending of the esteem in which this Chamber done.

ness is consequent on the stressful E. Wetton), Texas Co. (Mr. J. Han retirement of the Secretary, Mr. E. A. held their father and his work.

The meeting endorsed Mr.Holyoak's The wedding took place at St. search for Good, and does not take bury Williams), Union Trading Co., M. Wiliams. In this connection Mr. by R. M. Ballantyne. This boy writes Andrew's Church, Kowloon, this avoiding the accusation of selfishnessuance Society of Canton, Ltd, (Mr. he had sent with the request that it

happiness as an end in itself, thus Ltd. (Mr. J. C. Barretto), Union In: Holyoak; had prepared a speech which obsxvations with load applause. well enough to

value a waring afternoon, of Lieut. Colozel E to which the moderns lay themselves C.Montague Ede), Harry Wicking & should be read. With the remarks was unpractised in the art of oratory,

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HDIGIONG, WEDSENDay Oct. 28, 1921 incident in the China Sea, when he saw the sailors catch a shark, men tions & book called "Coral Island." YOUTHFUL LITERATURE.

He says he instinctively thought" of a shark story in that capital tale

However boay we may be. we al ways find time to read the Yelling

Dragon, the Queen's College Magazine.

which is sent to us regularly, pre-

A small fire broke out in a cock-

against such a thoughtless use of Clementi-Smith, 2/22nd. Punjabis, to

the irrelevant adverb instinctively." Miss Lilia Cumming Dunbar, who "pen. sumably for review. We have a which seems to have dropped in as a recently arrived in the Colony from special interest in young literature. eliche. He means that he thought of England. It is a pleasant exercise sorting out it at once. immediately. It is an the ideas which appear native and example of misuse frequent in older natural from those which seem writer, so that he need not feel derivative. The savour of writing ashamed about it. Incidentally, was that is naive is a sweet sauce to the it not the author of "Conl Island" etodgy products of sophisticated pose who told of monkeys picking coconuts that we must also read. Apart from and throwing them down at the these attractions that appeal to our adventures? Anyone who has ever special case, and that my be "caviare personally attempted to take a to the general," the Yelkw Drogus ecconut from the tree will know

Yours faithfully,

CONFUCIAN,

MEETING YESTERDAY,

Co. (Mr. Owen Hughes).

COMPLIMENT TO SECRETARY.

Mr. Williams, in response, said he

therein, the Chairman said, he and but were he ever so akifal he doubt The Chairman read a letter from the members of the Committee were ed if he could describe his feelings at the Government, stating that H. E. in accord and wished to associate that moment, or adequately thank the Governor had accepted with themselves. The Chairman then read them for this most handsome sou- The new B. and S. steamer THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE much regret the resignation of the Mr. Bak's speech, which was as venir of a long and very pleasant association. These presents would be Kwangshow" has returned to Hong-

Hon. Mr. Holyoak and asking the follows:- kong from her maiden voyage to

Council to nominate a candidate. Gentlemen, I had hoped to address much treasured. The Hon. Mr. Hol Bangkok and Swatow. Her master [To the Editor of the "China Mall."" tin had been received; one proposed Williams' retirement, but this duty; themselves, left him very much em The Chairman said a double namins- you personally on the subject of Mr. yoak's most flattering remarks, with which they had very kindly associated (Capt. Morse) reports that the vessel | behaved splendidly and made a most

by Mr. A. O. Lang and seconded by with the pleasant task accompanying bassed indeed. He feared that successful trip.

Dear Sir, I was one of the very C. Montague Ede, and the other it, I am also reluctantly compelled to few who attended this meeting and 1

At the fortnightly meeting of the fact of the presentation intended to 1, Owen Hughes. In view of the fact that we are shortly losing the services from the wells of truth but they were went there in entire ignorance of the proposed by the Hon. Mr. H. E. leave in the capable hands of our Vice they arose from Mr. Holyoak's never Fallock, K. C., and seconded by Mr. Chairman. You are already aware failing friendship for him rather than ually has intrinsic interest. Speaking that the monkeys could not have done Sanitary Board held yesterday after: be made to the Secretary. My firm that there was only one candidate, of our highly esteemed and most, a very pleasant exaggeration and, in general terms of it we would praise that. This particular contribution is noon, the appointment of Dr. G. D. had received a notice which only voting would be by a show of hands, efficient Secretary, who for over like the cocos grateful and com- it. so perhaps we may be permitted headed "shark baiting in the China Black to be a member of the Board, mentioned as the business of the meet Mr. Holyoak had prepared a speech thirteen years has given the members torting." He had been so long - to play "teacher", and offer the Sea," which seema to us to be due to vice Dr. W. V. M. Koch, on leave,ing the election of a successor to the and had sent it to him with a request of the Chamber such whole-heartedsociated with Mr. Holyoak and his youthful contributors a tip or two.ja mental admixture of the idiomatic was announced. The other business Honourable Mr. Holyoak. I cannot that he should read it. Mr. Holyoak and able service as only those who great work for the Chamber that

It is, apparently, not easy to get use of the verb as in ball-baiting or was of a formal character. sufficient contributions from theta, badgerbaiting, and subconsciousness

The death occurred at the

have been associated with him as

[ho feared that

help-feeling that there was a great said:

Mr. Holyoit

and we should be seriously disconcert of the fact that sharks are caught

deal of absolutely unnecessary privacy ed if we thought our remarks with In

Gentlemen-I cannot tell you how Chaiman or upon the General Com had generously given him credit and senecy about the presentation eenly I regret that the state of my mittec of the Chamber can adequately for much which he himself had Mr Williams added discourage any. We put our trust in was baited, not the shark Reverting of Mr. A. M. Alvares Vega, a young that there would have been a full possible, for me to be present with found in any Secretary. Boffice it to that his most valuable possession was manifest in most of them, and expect attention to the fact that though | The deceased was employed in the there was. Surely if it was felt that you this afternoon. I think you are fasy, he has been an ideal one. I am the memory he had of delightful re them to take our criticism in the the ses was a smooth se glass". Transmarina Trading Company, and Mr. Williams could not very well go by my Medical Advisers, for a combe satisfactory arrangements for and Committees, and with the general...

the shrewd commonsense that is to the text, we call the writer's native of Holland, aged 22 years.

in

room instead of the paltry attendance

A DISCONTENTED MEMBER.

lations with the successive Chairmen, aware that I have been ordered home, glad to tell you that what promise to same spitit as that in which it is he permitted himself to use had been in Hongkong some two and proffered.

"instinctively" another clickt, in" we a half years. Death was due to an

a circular announcing a presentation Taking it as a whole, the little were at the mercy of wind and wave." | internal abscess.

to himself the Chairman of vice chair-te rest of several months, and efficiently carrying on the ever body of members. He wished the lave on the 10th of November, but increasing work of the Chamber have Chamber and all connected with it magazine is strong, in, humour. There is no particular ́ment in that

man might have signed such a circular anticipate returning in the late been made, but it is, I know, the the utmost prosperity and Mr. and let is know of it.

sutama of next year.

desire of us all that Mr. Williams Holyoak the needful health to carry Yours faithfully,

The period of six years, for which I should receive some permanent and on his great work-(Applause.)

The clock and tray bore the follow. Lave been privileged to serve you tangible token of our affection and

ing inscription pon the Legislative Council, expires CHAMBERLAIN'S PAIN BALM,ady in December when I shall I trust, be well on the way to England. HERE is nothing good for Unless the member of the Chamber lameness, anups of the muscles bruises have other views, I shall be happy to and like injuries Camberlain's Pain continue serving them in this capacity, aim. It will effect a curs in le but to do this necessitated my resign than any other tristicente Formalo by all Chemist and Storekeeper.i

ing at once in order that you may ex-Chemists and Biprokosper.

It shows strength of tendency phrase, anyway, beyond its allitera The Water Police yesterday

that

direction. Without tion; and if he sets his mind to work searched sampan in the harbour, and permitting it to be forced at all, for (which, we insist, is really worth seized nine pistols, 5,750 rounds of that is always fatal, this should be while) he is sure to invent several ammunition, 16 ammunition clips, koostaged. The contributors should more appropriate at wel as more 34 magazine springs and 31 cleaning write more about what they read, and [ elegant phrases for use in that context. md. The mistress was arrested aud herein, we suggest to their editor Next.so deal with the science, or, charged before Magistrate Omme this that reverence is not nec warily a e simply the truthfulness of tie moming Mr. A. E. Hall appeared tirtus. It would not be blasphemy alive. This is most important in Er the defence and asked for. a to take Sir Walter, Scott's name in writer. He should not say "no remind to receive instructions. The wain, nor wickedly irreverent to point "da" the sharks had followed "for heating was fixed for noon to-morrow,

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É. A. M. WILLIAMS, ESQ. CHILDREN'S COLDS."-- By let the children rack their little

By the member of the Hongkong bodies in such distressing General Chamber of Commerce in manner Then You may care appreciation of his many years of their colds with a bottle of Chamberlain's cient service as Secretary. Cough Remedy i Fornle

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