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MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1928.

OUR VOLUNTEERS.

SATURDAY NIGHT'S CONCERT.

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.

CHINA'S NEW FOREIGN MINISTER.

WELLINGTON KOO APPOINTED.

THE CHINA MAIL.

PEKING, April 9. Mandates early this morning accepted the resignation of Huang Fu and appointed Wellington Koo acting Foreign Minister.

HOUSING COMMISSION. SOUNDING PUBLIC OPINION.

The Chairman of the recently formed Housing Commission (the Hon. H. E. Pollock KC.) · told a China Mall representative to-day At Volunteer Headquarteers on that the Housing Commission is Saturday night was held a highly sending out letters embodying successful smoking concert at questions to be answered by the which the prizes won at the recent, following:-

Architects in privato practice, Reuter, shooting meet were presented by Major General Sir John Fowler, building contractors, secretary of The Commandant (Lieut.-Col. L.G. the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Bird) presided and was supported secretary of the Kowloon Re- by Colonel C. W. Davy, C. M. G., sidents' Association and the Pre- Commodore H. E Grace, R. N.sident of the Club Lusitano.

The Commission is also sending Lieutenant-Colonel W. N. Nichol- gon, C. M. G.; D. S. O., Major to the four British newspapers the Murdoch; Lieut-Colonel Roberts, same questions, to be answered by Major Wright, Captain Pilkington any member of the general

and others.

public who cares to send along his views. An official advertise- ment on the subject appears to-day

give

as

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS

Dr. A. G. Clark, M.D. (EDIN.) F.R.C.S. (EDIN.) has just arrived from London to join Dr. H. Lovell Cumming in general practice in Shanghai. A native of New Zea- land, Dr. Clark has spent the greater part of the past 11 years in Lieutenant-Colonel-Bidy in the

England and Scotland. During the course of a short address, remarked

war, he served as a. Captain in the Answers to the questions are to RA.M.C. and won the M.C: at the that they had come to the end of another training season. He had be sent in writing to the Chairman, Battle of the Somme. During the been out of the Colony himself, and Princes Buildings, on or before the big German drive in 1918 he was the Commistaken prisoner at Neuve Eglise, so could not speak personally of the 20th, inst. and work done. He understood from sion is at the same time obtaining and during the succeeding nine: Major Murdoch, however, that the from the Colonial Secretary and months spent in Germany was in season had been a good one, and the thi Director of Public Works charge of a large hospital for Corps had acquitted itself well. Of Government documents and re-wounded Allied prisoners.. in course, their strength had fallen, ports dealing with various aspects Pomerania. but the reason for this was largely of the housing question, including that many of their members had the question of communication.

If it should become necessary gone Home, and the younger men coming out from Home seeni- to do so the Commissioners will el foth to join up. It was later on call upon any persons especially the young men with whom they think fit to TO previous military training evidence before them. that they wanted to get into the Corps, so that they could assure the continued welfare and security of the Colony. The rifle meeting had been a most successful one, and the shooting had been very

Seen this morning, a P.W.D. keen. They had failed to main official while acknowledging that tain their hold on the Belilios the recent showere were welcome, Shield, but he hoped that next year said they had not benefitted the they would regain their proper water supply to any appreciable position, the top of the League.- (Applause.) In conclusion, on be-

Regarding the complaint of Kow. half of the Corps, he thanked ali those people who had so kindly loon residents living in flats in contributed to their prize fund. He Nathan Road that although their "Hongkong, April 9, 1929. also wished to thank the Committee taps have been left open during the for the strenuous work they had hours when the mains are supposed put in, which resulted in the great to be turned on, no water has been success of the meeting. He wish-forthcoming, it was explained that ed to thank, also, those officers of it is possible that despite the fact the regiments, and the gunners and that all pipes are open with the pre- sappers in the Colony, who assisted sont shortage of water there is not the Corps during the season by sufficient pressure to drive the giving lectures.

water up to the second floor bath.

WATER SUPPLY. DIFFICULTY AT KOWLOON.

extent.

Before presenting the prizes room. Major-General Fowler expressed Asked whether the Government his regret that he had been unable intended to place further restric 10 attend the rife meet. He re-tions on European residents, the marked that he had always been official replied in the negative. At the intensely keen on shooting, even samo time, he said that further when he was a boy, and though in restrictions would probably be im- these days he was unable to posed unless we got a heavy rainfall manipulate the double sights, and the telescopic sights, he still took in the course of the next few weeks,

a keen interest in the sport. There'

had been a lot of good shooting in this competition, and the matches had been very keenly contested.

During the evening a most enjoy- able musical programme was ren- dered, songs being given by

E. T. Crocker, recitations by Mr. C.

A USEFUL FAMILY.. SEVEN-BOYS FROM- SHANTUNG.

When prosecuting two small

PEAK RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION.

NOTICE.

THE FIRST ANNUAL MEETING on THURSDAY, 12th April, 1923, at A full attendance of all members and those interested is particularly requested.

will be held at the PEAK CLUB

5.45 p.m.

E. B. C. HORNELL,

Hon. Secretary.

H.K.C.'C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

HE following match will be play.

ed in the Stand Court at 430 p.m. on MONDAY 9th April.”

M. P. LO & THOMAS LAY

V.

O. & H. D. RUMJAHN Entrance fee, Members 20 cts. Non-Members 50 cts.

By order

E. J. R. MITCHELL,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, April 9, 1923,

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-MOTOR BOAT, 25

feet. Perfect condition. 9/12 "Universal" motor, 4 cylinders en

Messrs G. H. Piercy, W. J. Haggar. Chinese boya before Mr. R. E. c. Bosch magneto, reverse gear. V. C. Labrum, G. McLeod and Lindsell this morning, Sergeant Exceptionally well fitted with electric Olive and Q.M.S. Mangham and Elston' told his Worship that there light, ice boxes, life-belts, cushions, selections on the pipes by Messrs were seven little Shuntung boys window curtains, brass-work, dingby. McEwen, Messrs. G. Grimble and who had been begging in Ice House, ele

E. J. Edwards acted as accom- panists.

THE PRIZEWINNERS. The prize-winners follows:-

18 were

Street for some time,

They were warned and subse quently arrested when their parents told the police that they were re- fugees from Shantung. On this

Box No. 1423 care of 'China Mail."

Blake Shield, won by the Scot-statement, the parents were granted TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND tish. 2nd Lieut. D. C. Logan, M. hawkery' licences. Now the fathers

G., Corpl. F. C. Goodman, Pte. hawked, the mothers begged in

Swant.

OTHER INSTITUTIONS,

Valentine, Pte. Duncan and Pte. Tsim-sha-ti and the children begLL preliminary notices of forth.

Bonie. ged in Ice House Street.

coming meetings, lectures and Francis Cup, won by Engineer times the children gave juggling entertainmenta, sent for insertion in Company.-Licut R. M. Smith, M. exbibitions with knives.

B. E., Sergt. R. J. Everest, Spr. Sergeant Elston asked for a re. the news columns of the China Mail, Leonard and Spr. Firman.

mand to locate the parents and this, etc charged for at the rate of $1 each, Musketry Competition-1, was granted till 10 a.. on Wednes.fas announced in May and June of Licut. R. M. Smith, M.B.E.; 2, Corp. | day.

laat rear) providing that they do not occupy more than foux lines.

F. C. Goodman 3. Spr. Leonard.

Tyro Competition.1. Pte. T.

In

H. Gotch; 2, Corpl J. Jack; 3, 2nd M. SKLAREVSKI'S RECITAL falure if this space is exceeded they

Lieut. J. Ralston.

Jar Competition, won by Scot- tish Company-2nd Lieut D. C. Logan, M. C., Pte. Valentine and Pte. Swan.

Reserves Challenge Cup.--Win- ner, Pte. Sellwood.

Tile Competitions won by

TO-NIGHT'S PROGRAMME.

The programme to be given at M. Alexander Sklarevski's Recital in the City Hall to-night will be as follows:-

PART 1.

and Orgel Fuga

Machine-Gun Company-Major A.1-() Grand Fantaisle Murdoch, Corpl. Cullen, Pte. Robson, Pte. Way and Ptc. R. J. Goodman.

CrpsChampionship-Challenge

Cup presented by Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen Winner, Corpl. F. C.

Back-Liszt

Scarlati.

(b) Pastorale, E-

minor ) Capriccio, E.

major ...........Scarlati

Goodman; 2, Pte. Gotch, 3, Lcc.-2-Twelve Studies ...... Chopin. Corpl.Shaw; 4, Corpl. J. Jack.

Range Prize-200 yards, Pte.

PART 11.

R. J. Goodman: 500 yards, Lee-3-(a) Nocturne... Tschaikowski.

Corp. E. G. Wilkinson; 600 yards, Pie. T. Swan,

Corps Revolver Competition.-

1, Corpl. F. C. Goodman; 2nd, Lco. Corp. E. R. Dovey,

Open Revolver Competition.-1, Chief. Writer Parke; 2, Mr, C. A Grimes 3, Sergt. Kennedy,

All Comers-1, Lee.-Corpl. Balmforth (King's), 2, Corpl. Good man (H.V.D.C.); 3, Captain Quinlan (Range Staf); 4, Ptò. Smith (Klög's) ST

(6) Mazurque....Tschaikowski. (c) Prelude......Arensky. (d) Musical Snuff

Box......... (e) Waltz..........Liadov. 4-) La Soires

Liadoy.

dans Grenade.Debussy. (4) Arabesques on

the motives of

Straus famous

Waltz Blue

Danube."...... Schultz-Evler

Range Prizes.-200 yards, Nalk Amongst local residents who Surta Rawitt (Grenadiers); 500 left by the Empress of Canada" on yards, Mr. Mayer (R. N. Dockyard); Saturday were Dr. and Mrs. 600 yards, Sergt. Kennedy (Range Forsyth, Major and Mrs. Gandy, Staff

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smyth, Mr. and Cadet Competition-1st, Cader, Mrs. A. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarke End, Cadet, S. J.-C. A. Hooper, Major Cassol, Capt. Clarke; 3rd, Cadet, A. Johnson, G. A. Crawford, Capt. R. Ele Red Fleming & Mrs H. A Lammert, Miss Jean-Lowton, Arkalleer Miss Rodger, Mr. M. A. Annett, Bowel complaint is sure to be prÓTA Mr. E.-T. Aucott, Mr R.EO, Bird, lens during the fruit ausson Be sure to Mr. F: Farsons, Mr. D. M. Goodall, keep botola of Chamberlain's Collo and M Leblier Smith Miss M. Kirk They hưng hned att hånd, LAPPT, wood, Miss E. K. Murphy an di Miss

The Frait Season.

E. Hayward

will be placed in the adverts'ng columne at the prevailing ratez

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

HOUSING COMMISSION.

FOOTBALL.

HONGKONG LEAGUE THE undersigned would be

glad to receive in writing. CLUB GROUND, HAPPY VALLEY. on or before the 20th. inst, suggestions from members of the general public in regard to:

H

(1) The standardisation (with the object of reducing the cost of buildings.)

of

(a) Designs for houses, (b) Fixtures und fittings for

houses,

(2) The reduction of the cost of

building materials,

(3) The use of cheaper or more suitable kinds of building materials,

(1) A greater cuployment of labour saving machines and dovices.

(5) Improved methods for the transportation of building tnaterials,

(6) Procuring an increased sup-

ply of skilled labourers,

(7) Reducing the number of mid-

diemen,

(6) Other methods for reducing the cost of house construc- tion.

(9) Measures which should bé taken by the Government for promoting any of the above objects (10) Measures which should be

taken by the Government

(a) To increase the quantity

of housing accommoda- tion and in particular (b) To facilitate the build- ing of more houses for occupation by

اهر

(i) Persons of moderate

means

(ii) The working classes (11) Measures which should be taken by the Government to increase the quantity of hous ing accommodation..

H. E. POLLOCK, Chairman, Housing Commission. Prince's Buildings, 9th April, 1923.-

THE PICTURE THAT WILL

SATURDAY, 14th APRIL, 1923.

DIVISION II. Kick off 3.15 p.m.

KINGS+ *. THE REST (Winors)

TIVISION L. Kick off 4.45 p.m.

KINGS " H.M.S. AMBROSE (Winner) (Rooners.up) Admission to stand $1. Chairs 50 Cts. Services in uniform, Chairs 30 Cts.

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