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of the "has been." The live news- paperman can no longer affend to play the cenobite, sitting on Pedestal of pompous rell-conceit." Fle mast come down among t the people, and share their lives. and taik a language they understand. If be cao manage to see life objective- ly, or less subjectively than is his Font, so much the better. It is cer tain that if he would cease to be a bore be must lean to take himself cuch less seriously than is his custom just as he-men in normal society pre do not feel it, and in combatting what they believe to be er ors carefully keep their temper.

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VICTORIA REGATTA.

FIXTURE SUCCESSFULLY

CONCLUDED,

The Victoria Regatta, held under the auspices of the V.R.C., was concluded at Black Bolder Point sesterday. Again the weather was

TO38 JAY, AP3IL 18, 1975

ATHLETICS.

LUSITANO CLUB:

SUCCESSFUL SPORTS MEETING,

The annual sthletic sports meeting of the Lusitano Recreation Clab was held at the Racecourse yesterday ideal and the spectators numerous and afternoon, in the presence of a large

-LATE SIR HENRY MAY.

A HOME TRIBUTE

Referring to the death of the late Sir Henry May, "one who knew him” writes in the Royal Colonial Institate Journal that Sir Henry played an eminent part in the development of the Colony.

writer, foremost in assisting to "He was moreover." proceeds the well courent with the splendid gathering of holiday-makers. Amongst combat the outbreak of plague in

sent an air of modesty even if they have been charged with criminal programme of spart provided for those present were His Lordship 1895. He welded the Hongkong. brach of trat in respect of hete them. There was a hand there from Bishop Fozzoni, Mr. Fernandez, the police force-a composite body of roonies.

The delalcations are alleged to be

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efizient smed very altogether it was a most delightful saame Fernandez around $17,000,

constabulary. He rendered most day. The prizes won daring the two The weather was too warm for valuable service in connection with days of the regatta are to be present-athletics, but nevertheless the cam-acquisition of the New Territories of ed at a special function shortly to be petitors entered into the spirit of the the Colour in 1895. He was of the arranged.

LOCAL IND GENERAL

The Kowloon Theatre holds is usval Tuesday cabaret dance this. evening.

A Calentta message stats that the late Mr. Maurice E. Bandman.

of theatrical fame, leit £33,057.

Sir James Castle, formerly of Hergkong, sent four pieces of Chinese embroidery to Princess Mary as a wedding gift.

The total output of the Kailan Mining" Administration's mines for the week ending April 7, amounted to Ltd. 95,25 tons and the sales during the

period, to 49 314 tons.

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Someone got into the cabin of the s.s. "Plaruma's" Chief Officer (Ir. Loram) through the porthole and stole $80 mex. and six Dutch guilders, He bad them locked away in a cash

box in a drawer.

The engagement is announced of Mr. Keith Wilberforce Trike, of H. M. Consular Service in Chica, to Grace, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Risely, of Clifton, Bri-tol. Mr. Tribe

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During the five days ended resterday there were reported cle en cases of plague (three fatal), two of amall pox, (both fatal), one of enteric fever and one of paratyphoid fever, all Chinese.

apocs with great enthusiasm. Every greatest help to Sir Matthew Nathan. The results were:- Members of the Royal Hongkong

event was Leerly contest-d, and some in carrying through the project of the Kowloon Canton railway and to Six Golf Club are informed that special Lusitano Cup-For Senior TouTS.

very exciting finishes were a tombed Fredrick Lugard in establishing and caddies will be available on the Distar ce one mile. Confted to mem-

The Band of the 1021 King organising the Hong-Kong University, Fanling Courses on Sunday, April 23bers of the V.RC. (Prizes presented Edward's Own Grenadiers enlivened He was indefatigable bath a The fee is 70 cents including train by members of the Lusitano Club)-1, the proceeding with a fine pro- Colonial Secretary and as Governor

H. Dreyer (stk.), J. Berentson (3), G. gramme.

in promoting the chief public works The most interesting event of the on which the Colony now justly Blogeron (2), G. May (bow) and A. H. Carroll (cs); B. J. Ce H. Moored, of course, was the 220 yards prides itsel rotally the Fraya championship race open to the Colony, reclamation, the water supply (st), E. IL. O'Tarrel (3), J. Norgaard, Minch was expected from such good reservoirs, road construction and the (2), P. 4. Dixon (bow) and H. Simfocal manners as F. Rodrigues, G.Isder.development of the Peak residential mons (cox).

4.Rabtriin and R.Omar, but it was left district. During the Chinese revalut- Chinese Challenge Cap-For Junior to a "dark horse" in the person of fien and the recent war his firm hand The seventh annual athletic four. Distance "one mile. (Pris-F. Len of HM.S. "Titania" to win the and the confidence which his presence sports meeting of St. Joseph's College es presented by members of event in convincing style in the good inspired in all classes of colonists keps law and order nadistarbed and made takes place at the Racecourse on the Chinese General Chamber of time o! 10 15 seconds. Saturday, April 22. A fine program-Commerce).-1, Tonzechy (bow), At the conclusion, Mr. A. G. da Hongkong a source of strength and se has been got up and some good G. Jack (2), A. E. Mason Rocha thanked Madame Fernandez of assistance to the British Empire.

(3), C. Earnshaw (stk.) and G. May for the kind interest she had taken in His career will be racing is assured.

an inspira- to British administrators (cox: 2. F. Rosselet (bow), N. the sports by gracing the menti gtion Shalahanoff (2), W. R. Andrews (3), with her presence. After thanking in the Far East and memory will 0. 3tatz (stk.) and W. Carroll (cox). the prize donors and subscribers to always be cherished with affectionste Brown's Challenge Cup.-Open to the Prize Fund for their support, he admiration in the Colony where all Garrison six-oared gigs. Distance invited Madame Fernandez to dis- the active years of his manhood were one mile. (Prizes presented by H. Eibate the prizes. After the cere spent. and to which the whole of Lieut-General Kilpatrick, K.C.B., mony, a little girl presented Madame his exceptional powers of mind and with a beautiful body were devoted without stint and K.C.8.1,-1, Sith Company, R.G.A. Fernandez A Chinese widow living at No.2, Royal Engineers.

bouquet in A silver race. r. with unequalled insight into the 456, Shanghai Btreet, Taumati, re- Senior Pairs. Distance 3.4 mile Rocha then called for three cheers needs and aspirations of every section ports that her aunt aged 62 years, (Prize presented by Sir R. E. Stubbs, and a "tiger" for Mr. Ferman of the community." another woman aged 50, a boy aged KCMG)-1 B. J. de H. Moore and dez and the gathering beartily

The annual dinner of May Hall takes place on Saturday, April 29, at 8 pm. Old residents intending to sttend are requested to communicate with the hon. secretary, M. G. Geed Wong, at the Hail.

was stationed in Shanghai prior to proceeding home on leave last year. and a girl sgel 5 bave been missing J. Nagaard; 2, H. Dreyer and G. responded.

since 11.30 yesterday morning,

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Theroof of a cotton spinning work- shop in Portland Street, Yanmati caught are yesterday, through, it is said, a chimney stack catching fire. Slight damage was done before the flames were put out by the fire engines. The workshop is insured for $20,000.

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RESULTS.

AWKWARD QUESTIONS BY POLICE.

Portuguese and British National GRASS BAG'S CONTENTS. Tiran.

Officers Skiffs. Confined to officers Anthems brought the meeting to a of H. XL ships in barbour:-1 H. M. close.

Curley"; 2, H. M. S. "Hawkins." Junior Pairs. Distance 1 mile: (Prizes presented by Sir Paul Chater, CMG-1, C. Earnshaw and N. Shalabanoff; 2, W. R. Andrews and G. Mogensen.

The directors of the Canton Labour Federation held a meeting lasts. Sunday afternoon. Preparations for the celebration of the Labour Day on May were discussed. A programme committee was appointed to take charge of the preparations for the occasion.

Following were the results:- Long jump: 1, P. L Xavier; 2. A. A. Laz. Distance 17 ft. 4 in.

Flat race 120 yards (handicap): 1, B. Assumpcao; 2, L. P. Remedios,

Mixed Fours. Distance Mile-1, Jr.

Negotiations between the parties

AH. Carroll (stk.), N. Shalabanoff | 220 yards boys' race (handicap): concerned have been taking place for Mr. T. J. Edwards of the Chinese, Miss A. Marsh (2) Miss Esmes 1, L. Barros: 2, L. Siva some time in regard to the demand Maritime Customs leyes to mono for higher wages and improved con- on a nine months' varation. He will ditions made by the Chinese varnishers St pay a visit to Shanghai and in and upholsterers. As a result of Dumer- May sail for Syczey. Mr. Edwards ous conference an agreement has now has been connected with the Customs bee reached which, inter uliz, for thirty four years. provides for wage increases of from 223 to 45 per cent.

Macau loses 1

The 25th ordinary meeting of the China Provident. Loan and well known Mortgage Co., Ltd., takes lace at identity by the death there last work the Company's offees, St. George's of Dr. Alfredo Pisto Lelio why for Building, at 11.15am, onledassay, many years acted Colonial April 26. The Transfer Books of te closed from Secretary. Since his retirement a few Company will be years back he bad taken up gal Thursday, April 20 until Wednesday. practice. He died on April 11, after April 26, both days inclusive. having been in ill health for some time

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and the funeral, which was largely An Indian was charged before attended, took place the same evening. Magistrate Lindsell this morning with the unlawful possession of three

toms at Shanghai.

Time

Cornell (bow) and Miss T. Smith (coz.)

High jump: 1, A. A. Luz; 2, P. Chairman's Challenge Cup. Distance M. Xavier.

One mile bicycle race: 1, J. A. de one mile. Confired to members of the V.R.C. (Prizes presented by the Scares: 2, Fred Wilkinson. Hon. M. Claud Seven, C.ALG,-1, H. 3.7 secs. Dreyer (stk). J. Xorgsard 3), C. Earn- shaw (2), A H. Mason (bow) and A.H. Carroll (o); 2, B. J. de H. Moore t) J. Braga (3). G. Mogensen (2) F. Schnepel (bow) and A. E Simmons (cox).

THE SAULING EVENTE. The Failing race, in which five boate started, was over a course of eight and Ia half miles, and resulted as fol

lows:-

1-Winifield, sailed by Mr. Finch;

corrected time, 3-35-87. 2-Ailsa, sailed by Mr. Grist; cor

rected time. 3-35-10. 3.-Sirius, railed by Mr. Scriven;

corrected time, 3-36-15. There was also a race for bost boys over the same course, resulting sa fallows-

1.- Ursula, time, 3-£2-50... 2-Halcyon, time, 3-45-45. 3.-Lady Cloacina, time, 8-45-50. The prizes for this event was given

OFF AGAIN!

ACTIVE SERVICEMEN'S MASQUE CARNIVAL.

1, F.

440 yards fat face: Rodrigues: 2, Joan E. Maher. 120 yards boys' race: Alves; 2, S. Rozano.

Egg and Spoon race: 1, M. 31. Silva; 2, P. 3. Xavier.

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A Chinese who returned America by the "Empress of Russia." was charged before Magistrate Lică- sell this morning with the unlawful possession of a revolver and 305 rounds of ammunition without a

permit.

Evidence was given by a boatman who said that his boat was engaged by the defendant who gave him the contraband contained in a grass bag to take ashore. When a constable opened the bag and found the

1. José contraband, the witness took him. jon beard the Empress boat and The pointed out the defendsat. constable said that the defendant at first admitted the bag was his, but 100 yards championship race: 1,when told to open it, denied owner- F. Rodrigues: 2, H. J. Prata. Tue ship. 10 3:5 secs.

100 yarda girls' race: 1, Marie Alves; 2, C: Botelho.

440 yards fiat race: 1, L. Carvalho 2,J. V. Cordeiro.

Two males bicycle race: 1, Mario Remedios; 2, J. A. de V. Soares. Time 6.55 secs.

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220 yards fat race: 1, M. P. Remedios, Jr.; 2, E. A. Silva,

120 yards flat race (open to gentle men under 10 years of age): 1, E. I. Figueiredo; 2, A. G. ds Bochs.

220yards championship race open to. all bona fide amateurs in the Colony): 1. F. Lee (HMS. "Titanis "); 2, A. Rahmin Time 24 1/6 secs.

SOCS.

A. E. Hail, who represented the defendant, said that his client denied. the bag was his property or that he bad ever engaged the boat to take it ashore. A fellow passenger was produced to testify that the bag be- longed to another Chinese passenger and not to the defendant.

The Magistrate gave a remand in order that this other passenger might be produced.

ARMED ROBBERS.

WANCHAI ROAD FLAT RAIDED.

Acook employed at No. 63E, Wanchai Road, first floor, was alone in the house about 1 p.m. yesterday when a Chinese called to see his mas- ter. Told that the master was out,. the visitor departed, to return shout three quarters of an hour later ac companied by another man. both men had entered the flat, they locked the dour and tackled the cook. One man held his arm while the other caught him, by the throat and threatened to kill him with a dagger

When

A goodly company of members bottles of whisky, fire battles of of both the indoor and outdoor staffs peppermint and several tis of Capstan the mystery-

of the Chinese Maritime Customs cigarettes on which duty had not beer. type of newspaper in mind lack the assembled in the ballroom of the paid. He said that he had brought On sense of humour, because they do shangbai Customs Club on April 12 to the things from Canton where he April 10, 192, at Starglai, Harry recognize the conventional jokes witness the presentation of a band worked as a watchman, and intended Hubert, son of the late C. E. S. the bread and obvious music as some siver rose rowi, suitably in taking them with him when he left for Faulkner, of Trat mere, Cheshire, kind. ecially if begun with ecribed, as a parting gift from the India cn leave in a couple of days' England, to Era Charlotte, gafiaw, continued in italics, and ed daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hed with an exclamation mark. The service to Mr. E. Gordon Lowder, time. A Revenue Officer said that the Howard, of Victoria B.C., Canada. China Mail has been getting into the retiring Commissioner of Cus defendant carried the Equor and

cigarettes wrapped up in a large by Mr. D. K. Blair.

50 yards sack race: 1, F. A. towel. The Magistrate imposed a fine

Loureiro; 2. J.-V. Cordeiro. CUBBON---MARTIN-On April 6, serious trouble with its contempora ies

The appointment of secretary to of $15 for the liquor and 8 for the

120 yards girls' race: 1, Selsa 1922, at Peking. John Hertert for departing from the traditional Cubbon of the Chinese Maritime ferms and cliches with which they feel Commodore H. E: Grace, the new cigarettes, and ordered the confisca

Barros; 2 Cissy Xavier. at home. Some of its tentative essays commodore at Hongkong, has been tion of the contraband.

Half mile fat race: 1, A. A. Silva; Late Mr. John Cabben, Doagias, in more subtle forms of facetiousness given to Paymaster Lieutenant-Com-

2, L. Carvalho.. Time 2.12 zeca, Tele of Man, and Mrs Cubton, the subtlety dilated largely out of mander R. E. Worthington D.S.C.,

BURIED ALIVE.

Half mile flat race (open to Euro- New Orleans, to Frances, only consideration for their recognized in-who has been posted to the "Tamar"

pean sailors, sold era and Police): 1. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James cap rience-bare beca misunderstood. for that duty from April 28 zest. Ose of our penny plain brand was even Lieutenant Commander Worthington

STONEBREAKERS CRUSHED

The Ex-Active Service Men's Bell 2, LC. Badow, Time 2.2 P. Martin, Ls Angeles.

described (with a teach of journalistic joined the fi aucial department of

BY LANDSLIDE.

Association has broken out in a new Ladies' nomination race: (Threading genius thst med to be mach admired in the Royal Navy over twelve years ago,

place and another prelim nary tremor the needle.) 1, F. L. Silva and Mrs. pre-Harmsworth times) as "a volume and attained to his present rank in

Crusbed to death by a landslide, of valgar vituperation The word November, 1920. He was serving on two Chinese storelmeskers lost their of that socis earthquake of which, Silva; 2, J. M. Britte and Miss C.

according to Mr. Teesdale Mackintosh Xavier. between “of" and "vulgat" the old cruiser "Prache" on the New lives at the Metankok quarries yester Hongkong stands in such dire nerd is One mile relay race: 1, United wae unfortunately omitted by the Zealand Station when the war opened day altercoon and another was injur sanounced. They have got hold Athletic Club. (G. A. Hyder, B. A artist. It is a matter of regret to us in 1914, and subsequently earned the rd. Blasting operations were carried of the Prince's Pavilion for next Satar: Hyder J. Kent and Chubb). to find that tender and innocent feel Distinguished Service Cross and aout on the No. 7 quarry as usual st

One mile flat rate : 1, J. Soares, 2, ings have been hart by our perhaps mention in despatches for bravery in noon and four.) ours later a big chant day night when they propuse to hold |

& fancy dress macked carnival. The. Antonic. elumsy experiments, and if it will put action.

of the tilside began to shift Two King's Begt hand in to be responsible matters right and pleasant for mil

brothers, Fung Kai and, Fung Awa. for music and those

who know partics we are quite willing to Confirmation of the report that were rot able to dodge it and they re

It has been definitely arranged Of all bores, the newspaper variety withdraw every word we have ever the new Empress liners of the buried benes the mountain ofearth and anything of the ex-activa--service pe ple will be able to rest assar d must be the least bearable. How written and to start afresh. Oar Canadian Pacific Biteamship Company st ne. Some of the rocks that rolled that the refreshment part of the says the Dady News of March 9, that

WHEN GOOD “JOS8” they manage to survive the door with object is to brighten up local will make the Honolulu call has been a them are estimated to weigh more proramme wil be capably attended the Prince of Wales shall arrive in

IS BAD "JOSS.”. which the cyolutionary procee thres journalism, an object we trust the received. The announcement is to than a hundred tons so that it to. Fancy Dress is requested but not England on Tuesday, June 20. This trns the aufit is a puzzle deserving local public will not deem unworthy, the effect that commencing with the was impossible to remove thrin. of some biological research. The answer Some

If the shoe fits you wear it. That say that we have by sailings of the "Empress" of

The third man Chan Nei, was instid. upa. But you must have at least four days earlier than the may be found, we suspect, ia seme the force of example realy caused "Australia from Victoria and fucky to escape with some unserious a mask. Everyone in invited to a tead, date originally selected, but the

Humour says that this will be the change has been made in order that appears to be the motto of coolie Tariety of the device of protective the other, to be more human than Vancouver on November lu, the injuries to the face and foot. He Pavilion's last chame to show its he may be back in time for the who came before Magistrate Wood at colouring and mimicry. In that way hey used to b. We would rejoice "Empress of Australia" and the was taken to the Kwong Wah Hos off before it is broken up into heaps, celebration of bis 28th birthday on the Police Court to-day. Charged newspaper which offers a minimum to be assured of this. Evin at Home Empress of Canada" will stop at Fital and is not considered to be in The ex active servicemen, whe Jane 25. In order to render this with having stolen a pair of canvas. af original contributions sorriunded the days are for ever gone when a Honolulu on their weltbound voyage any danger.

already have something of a ypats eather returu porrible, the homeward shoes from the Kowloon Docks yester by a maximum of what is technically journalist could thunder solemnly at during winter montna oply. These The quarry is rented by Chinese tion for pep", may be relied upon voyage of the Renown" is to be day, he said he found them betw.an called "reprise", and in its original the Trar of all the Bassins, and warn ships, being oil-burners, will cut out and Pai Kee

to reel that the "Fay", as it is speeded up, and the visit that the two rows of cases. He tried them on efforts mimics the digrified dullvers | him that the editorial eye was on the Nagasaki call. The“ Empress "

affectionately termed, gets a good Pance proposed to pay to Gibraltar They fitted and he kept them.

will now be consi·lerably carisiled, or of the real, old-fashioned newspapers him. These are the days when event of “Bussia and “ Empress of “ Azis V

send-off.

Probably the coolin's motion was it may be decided to abandon it that it was his Incky day and somar. Home may escape-istal-analysis, - young ladies aro-treer in their man will continue their prment scheda SERVES THE WHOLE FAMILY.

HE fame Cough Non-in-mbers tickets (änsle especially as the most famous pers. We might make it vivid for The new liners will make the voyage of Chambers doobie 35 are a railable at Moutrie, entirely. Almost imediately atta kindly disposed on pat them. dictum of te late Mr. Barnum the intelligent and alert observer (not via Honolulu a quickly as the present the deep rested cough if the adult or Members tickets (single, $2, doubly his return he will begin a holiday, and there for his special benefit. The madamins a profound and sign-firant on any newspaper staff, of course). in time, because of their better speed the croup and broping cough of the $3) may be had from the com

itten the year is likely to be well advanced magistrate, however, avertat the day. It would not er auf der bay bar and the cutting out of the Nagara hole family. Pueris by al: Liberty

esmed himself täens works' jail gkir to panounés il at the conductors days: “ Utd bean” spells the doominell.

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if he struggled or gave the alarm. They then gagged him an tied his- bands behind his back. This done they proceeded to ransack the flat braking open several boxes and drawers. Altogether they stole one pair of gold bangles, a gold finger ring and a roll of 20 cent pieces.