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KOWLOON CLUB'S ANNUAL MEETING.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR.
The annual meeting of the Kow- loon Bowling Green Club was held last evening. Mr. D. Keith, who presided, explained the uncial situation of the Club, pointing out that the bonorarüm paid to the Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer had been $200 oach against a vote of $250.
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ORGAN RECITAL.
MR. DENMAN FULLER'S
LAST.
After being Cathedral Organist | for seventeen years, Mr. Denman Fuller will give his final recital on Monday next at 6 p.m. when he is playing a specially interesting programme. Amongst the itanis will be Wesley's fine Choral Song Fugue, Widor's "Toccata" and an especially fine work by Arthur Barclay, which deserves to be: much better known than it is.
The recital will conclude with
Oly the motion of Mr. B. Wylie, Mr. Denman Fuller's "Recessional" seconded by Mr. Barr, the option a portion of which was originally of the report, and accounts was written for orchestra and was used in the A.D.C.'s production of corried.
The Chairman then briefly receiv."Scenes from Shakespeare" on St. ed the Club's activities during the George's Day in 1917. The col
CORRESPONDENCE
RECONSTRUCTION AND THE RENTS ORDINANCE.
[To the Editor of the China Mell."
I
THE CHINA MAIL.“
SCHOOLBOY ATHLETES.
INTER-SCHOOL SPORTS,
CANTON MASONS.
ANNUAL CLUB MEETING.
In spite of the wretched weather Inter-School Sports of the Colony of the Canton Masonic Club was conditions yesterday, the annual The fourteenth annual mesting
held on Saturday fast in the Masonic Hall, Shameen.
were held on the race-course, at Happy Valley in the afternoon.
Sir-In a recont letter which sent to the Press, I promised to Queen's College, St. Stephen's deal in a further letter with amend College and the Diocesan Boys' Wor: Bro. Bell Smith the outgo*| ments which are required in the School all entered teams. The
reconstruction" provisions of the championship shield, presented by ing president occupied the chair. Rents Ordinance, and I now do so. H.E. the Governor (Sir Reginald The election of office bearers
The "reconstruction "provisions Stubbs), was won by St. Paul's Col-resulted as follows.-- are comprised in Section 4 (1)(f) oflage with 45 points out of a possi President, Wor. Bro. J. W. Ban the Rents. Ordinance, 1922, which authorizes the turning out of a tenant only if
ble 81. Sir Reginald was present during the contests and, at the conclusion, distributed the prizes.
Mr. J Ralston, in a short speech, remarked that this was the second year they had held the inter-school sports under the new conditions, whereby no individual could win a prize unless his College won the Championship Shield. The result was that each competitor strove rather for the corporate body to which he belonged than for him self. The speaker thanked the donors of prizes and congratulated St.. Paul's on their victory.
bury; Vice-President, Wor, Bro, S. Bell-Smith, and Wor, Bro. C. H. Reid; Trustees, Bros. J. McFarlane, H. R. Burge and W. F. Cary; Hon. Treas, Bro. A. Urquhart Librarian, Wor. Bro. S. Beli-Smith: Working Committee, Bros, L. G. Frost, J. A. Jamesen J. Jeppeson; Hon, Secy, Bro. A Martin.
hearty vote of thanks was accorded Before the meeting closed a Bro. A.Martin for the indefatgable manner in which he had carried out the arduous duties of Hon. Secretary..
the lessor bona fide requires possession of the domestic tenement in order to pull down such domestic tenement, or in order to reconstruct, such do mestic, tenement to such an extent as to make such domestic tenement anew building with- in the meaning of the Public Health and Buildings Ordin ance, Ordinance No. 1 of 1903, and shall have given the tenant three months' notice to quit, stating in writing whether he H.E. the Govemor expressed intends to pull down or to re- the pleasure it gave him to sco construct such domestic tenc such a large attendance, despite adjourned to the library to partake The members and visitors then ment, and inthe latter case stat-the wretched weather, which had ing the exact nature of the re- unfortunately prevented any, fast fa sumptuous spread construction intended: Provid-times-being clocked. He said After the toast of H. M. the King, ed that if the lessor fails to he had missed the name of St. the chairman, Wor. Bro, Banbury begin the work of pulling Joseph's College from the list of in the course of his speech refer- down or reconstruction with competitors and signified his in-red to the very great loss they had the tention of speaking to Brother sustained through the death of lessee shall have given up Aimar about it. After congratulat- one of last year's vice-presidents, to the Jessor
possession ing St. Paul's College on winning Bro. Boile Christiansen, a friend of the domestic tenement, the shield, His Excellency dis- and one whose loss it would be
hard to replace. or shall fail to carry out the tributed the prizes. said work with reasonable ex-} The officials of the day were as pedition, the lessor shall, un-follows;
in one month
after
less the contrary be proved, be lection will be in aid of the
past year. As far as bowling was Cathedral Organ Fund, a Fund for concerned the Club had had a most which incidentally Mr. Denman successful sunson. The entries had Fullers, has raised over $20,000 by been good and the different com;various means during the time he pentions had been played off in good has been here.
time! For the second tia, the
Club had won the League. Ti
members had only to stick together
to win it again, though the Club LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.
team would be weakened by Kow loon Dock entering a team of their own this year.
¿ ARRIVALS.
Benarty, (Gibb Liv.) fran Lon- don, Singapore.Kowloon Wharf. Hosang . M. & Co.) from! Calcutta, Singapore. Kowloon
The question of the extension of the Club House, was still unsatiled as the Government had given no definite reply. Their reserve fund, however was increasing, and direct-Wharf. ly Government gave a decision they Pt. Jefferson (Ad. Line,). from would be prepared to act. The Manila-Kowloon Wharf. Chairman palil a tribute to the
Ginzan Maru, (Kin Tye Lung) members of the Grounds Committee from Bangkok.-West Point, and to Mr. W. Kussell, for the
Dux, (Lee Bing Kee) from Bang- excellent condition of the greens,kok-West Point. which, he said, were accond to none in the Colony,
It was decided on the motion of Mr. W. Russell, seconded by Mr. Crawford that an honorarium of $200 each be paid to the Hon. Treasurer and Hon. Secretary for the current year.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The election of office bearers for! the coming year was then proceed
ed with.
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Sunzi (Po On) from Fort Bayard, Macao.--C43.
Shansi, (B. & S.) from Amoy.- Taikoo Dock,
Hanyang, (B. & S.) from Swatow. --Taikuo Dock.
Newchwang, (B. & S.) from Can- ton.-C14.
Kweilin, (B. & S.) from Canton,— C16,
Tsuru, Maru, (Nanyo Y. K.) from
Canton.-Off Stonecutter,
Yeijan Maru, (M.B.K) from Dairen. Wanchai,
Hopsang, J. M. & Co) from Canton. C37.
On the motion of Mr. Crawford. seconded by Mr. Nicoll, Mr. L.) Guy was nominated for President At first Mr. Guy refused the on-
Loksang, J. M. & Co.) from our on the ground that he did not Shanghai, Swalow,Co.'s Wharf. sec eye to eye with other members Aizawa Maru, (Suzuki & Co.) in regard to the League. In is from Canton.--Wan Chai.. opinion the League monopoline most of the game. He wished-B13. then to be reduced from 14 games, to 7.
Sunning, (B. & S.) from Canton.
'DEPARTURES,
On being further pressed, Mr. Guy accepted slating: Well,
Prominent, (Fok Tai Cheong) for Gentlemen, you now know y Saigon.--April 26. viow, if you agree I will only be too
Kaiping, (Sing Kee) for Hai. pleased to accept."
Mr. Keith then thanked the phong, Pakhoi.-April 26.
Soshu Maru, (O.S.K.) for Takao, members for their co-operation dur-Swatow. April 26. ing the past year, and vacated the Tsuru Maru, (N.Y.K.) for chair in favour of the newly-elected Hongay.-April 26. President.
Hydrangea, (Chin On) for Mr. Donnithorne was elected Vice-Swatow. April 26, President, Mr. J. B. Hamiltop was Newchwang, (B. & S.) for Saigon. elected Hon. Secretary; Mr. R.-April 26 Impsley was unanimously chosen us Bon. Treasurer on the proposal of Mr. L. Guy, seconded by Mr. D. Gow.
After a ballot, the following were nominated to the General Cou- mittee Messrs. W. Russell, D. Gow, A. R. Whibley, P. T, Farrell, D. Harvey, G. Dunean and J. H. Borr.
Mr. George Duncan was unani- manely elected Captain of the Golf Section on the proposal of Mr. J. M. Jack.
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VanOverstraten, J.C.J.L) for Deli, Singapore.--April 26.
Cheong Shing, M. & Co.) for Tientsin, Wei-hal-wei. April 26. Mogami Maru, (Sato & Co.) for Canton.-April 26.
י,
Kifunuzan Maru; (Suzuki & Co.) for Hongay.-April 26.
Aizawa Maru, (Suzuki & Co.) for Keelung,—April 26, ..
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deemed for the purpose of Section 20 to have, in giving such notice, done an act mula fide with intent to induce the Jessee to give up possession." The above clause requires to be amended in the following parti-
culars:
(i) The words "in order to pull down such domestic tenement or," in lines 2 and 3 should be deleted and also the words "to pull down or in line 10, and the words "pulling down or" in lines 14 and 15. leted because
The above words should be de-
(1) They are unnecessary, as there
Starters: Mr. J. C. Fletcher and Mr. F. A. Britton.
Judges: Mr. A. H. Crook, Mr. W. L. Handyside, the Rev. Mr. H. S. Bailey, the Rev. Mr. E K Quick, and Mr. J. E. Warner,
Clerks of the course: Mr. G. E. S. Upsdell, Mr., S, S. Leung, Mr. C. E.
Thomas.
Timekeeper: Mr. J. W. Reeve, Scorers: Mr. D. Trafford, and Mr. T, S, W, Chan.'
Honorary Secretary and Trea- surer: Mr. J. Ralston.
The results were!
100 Yards Race -1, Chan Kwong Iu, St. Paul's; 2, Mok Tai Cheuk, Queen's College; 3, Peter Young, St. Stephen's College.
cannot be any genuine pulling 220 Yards Race:-1, Lam Yuk down except with a view to a Ying, St. Paul's; 2, Mok Tui Cheuk, reconstruction: and in, particular Queen's College; 3, Wong To Lau, | (2) Because they lend themselves | Queen's College.
to evasion, ie, the giving of Long Jump, Chan Kwong simple notice by the landlord in, St. Paul's, distance, 17 feet 4 that he "intends to pull down" inches: Ki Yam Tak, Diocesan such domestic tenement, without Boys' School; 3, Soo Wei Fook, St. saying anything more.
Paul's School.
Quarter Mile Race for the Ellis Kadoorie Cup :--1; Lan Curi Fook, St. Paul's College; 2, Lau Kan, St. Paul's College; 3, Hsu Hau Yeh, St. Stephen's College.
Wor.. Bro. Banbury then made reference to the departure of many old members, some who had retired, while others had been transferred to other ports in China. He made special mention, of, Bro. R. J. Chard, for many years, an active member serving on both the gen-|
Bro. cral and sub-committees. Chard, who has been transferred to Harbin, before his departure from Canton was the recipient of many beautiful gifts from his fellow col- leagues and also the Chinese, staff of the Customs examination shed.
The toast of the visitors was pro- posed by Bro. Urquhart, and sup ported by the chairman, and coupled with the names of Bros. Neely and Bailey of the U. S. Navy. A musical programme was then enjoyed.
MURDER TRIAL ENDS.
DEATH SENTENCE FOR PRISONER.
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The case in which Wu Kwong- chuen, was arraigned on charges of murder and "robbery by two or more was concluded yesterday High Jump, Wong Shau afternoon in the Supreme Court be Shek, St. Paul's College, height. Sfore His Honour, Sir William Rees- feet 3 inches.
(ii) The next amendment requir
ed in the clause is the insertion after the words "reconstruc- tion intended" of the follow- ing words, namely: "and shall, prior to the giving of any such notice have obtained from the Building Authority his certifi- cate, fa-copy of which shall be at-l Half Mile Race for the Canton tached to such notice) to the effect Nanyang Brothers' Cup:-1, Ip Kiu that such intended reconstruction Yung, Queen's College; 2, Ling would have the effect of making Sat Wu, St. Stephen's College; 3 such domestic tenement a new Lau Mo Tsing, Queen's College. building within the P blic Health Hurdles Race-1, Lam Yeuk and Buildings Ordinance, 1903 and Ying, St. Paul's College; 2. Mok also a certificate in writing from Tai Cheuk, St. Paul's College. the Assessor (a copy of which cer Old Boys' Race:-A. Rumjahn, tificate shall be attached to such Queen's College, notice) to the effect that such re- construction is in the opinion of the Assessor desirable."
The reasons for the first part of this last suggested amendment is to prevent a tenant, who is less able to afford legal advice as to when a building is a new building within Ordinance 1 of 1903 than the landlord, from being bluffed out of the premises by the land-
lord..
Senior Team Race:-1,St. Paul's College; 2, Queen's College; 3, St Stephen's College.
Junior Team Race:
2, Queen's College,
Wanchai;
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NAM PAK HONG. QUOTATIONS."
This' morning's Nam Pak Hong The reason for the last part of the suggested amendinent is that it quotations were as follows:-" seems desirable that the Assessor,
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Davies, Chief Justice. The Jury without leaving the box, found the prisoner guilty of murder. In ad- dressing the prisoner before passing sentence of death, the Chief Justice said:
Wu Kwong Chuen, the Jury have arrived at the only possible verdict and in spite of the very able defence by your Counsel, they have found you guilty of murder. You ad- mitted that you and Lam Chuen went to the house for the purpose of committing a robbery. You ad- mit that you terrified the two un fortunate women, and that you gave Lam Chuen, according to your own evidence, a loaded revolver to
-to take upstairs the
with
You him. admit that you saw him tie the women down in order that you might rob them, therefore it is quite immaterial whether you or Lam
shot. Chuon fired the
did it is a matter which I am not Whether it is a fact that you or he called upon to decide. It is a very bad case and I cab mitigating circumstances in your favour."
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whether a considerable turning out No. 18 Rough Brown ....... of tenants is desirable or not and Java Brown ......... of whether other premises are available for such tenants to move No. 1 Siam Long White... $7.00
The prisoner was defended by 6.25 Saigon, inta,
obvious Another
(All above are per picul of Mr. Campbel! Prosser. argument against reconstruction (unless it is 133. 1⁄2 lbs.) absolutely imperative) is that if employs skilled workmen who might otherwise be better em- ployed in erecting new buildings on fresh sites.
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CHURCH SET ON FIRE.
THIEVES DRINK COM- MUNION WINE.
About a furtoight before core. money, was stolon from the vestry, and it is believed that the outrage is the work of the same gang.
A Methodist chapol in Dulwich, road was also broken into and Thieves set fire to St. Jude's Bibles and prayer-books Church, Dalwich-road, Herne Hill, thrown about. Nothing, however, S.E., and much damage was done. was stolen.
The Rev. Et Dickinson, the vicar, said to's Daily Mail reporter:) "The fire was discovered by the varger when he went to open the church for a luteri service which was to have been held at 6.80, Hol. ran to the vicarage and the fire letter, to the press other at lave suple food on the table: they fans were issuing from the choir Many people starve although they brigade was, summoned. Sheels of tempts by the landlord: to amply cannot sat. Low of appetite is a
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evade section 4 of the Ordine sign of the trouble that sooner or later vostry, in which the fire started, ance ought also to be reveals itself as Indigestion or Nervous and it extended to the clergy vestry: made a criminal offence, and Dyspepsia, with low spirits and many which was completely destroyed. I would add now that it seems other distressing.symptoms. only fair that a landlord should
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In connection with this amend- and would continue to do so as long as he remained in the Colony. ment generally it has been pointed The following were chosen as The Chairman made an appeal out to me that landlords are un- Committee: Mesem. B. for trophies for the coming year, scrupulous, in getting out tenants Balloting Gray, J. O. MoLaggan, A. M. and many were promised by those by either Simpson, C. Bond, W. McFarlane ircent.
(1) sham pretences at reconstruc-ditions. and A. Gourlay, Mr. Guy then
tion, A voto of thanks to the outgoing mentioned that during the year an President and Committee brought (2) Reconstructions of buildings interport team was expected, from the proceedings to a close. Shanghai and in consequence they
ANNUAL REPORT. would incar a heavy expenditure, The unqual report stated The which must be anticipated in the profit made in the working of the coming budget.
Club is; $1,000.41. This is dùn to In recognition of past services to the loyal support, given to the Club the Club, Mr. C. Bond proposed in. genteral by the members, that at least one incinber should be Twenty-eight new mambers joined choson asch year. He mentioned the Club, making bur total of the names of Mr. D. Gow and Mr. ordinary and seagoing members, Lapsley. The former, he said, was 196 and 1 life member. one of the founders of the Club, annual competitions, drew large On Mr. Hond's proposition, second entries. They wore koénly contest by Mr. Neilson, Mr. Gow was ed and completed in good time. eledted a life momber amidst ap. The Club won the Hongkong Lawn plause. In thanking the members Towle Lengua. The Committee re- for the honour, Mr. Gow said that gret to record the death of two of the Cluh had been founded in 1000, four old and esteemed mempore since when he was at Home on leaver On our last annual generály - tibetang, hin return he helped the Club, namely, Messra. J. D. Logan and. which was started on the old tennie J.; Parkas, also rethed metaber courts at Kantaford Terrace. He Mr H.T. Richardson, passed away had done his best to help the Club's Home during the year, MA
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(b) enable him to get rid of the tenants and to house wealthy newcomers from the neighbour ing provinces.
(ii) The next amendment ré-
quired is to make it a criminal
offence (with a similar penalty, (namely 1,000 dollars) to that in section 20 of the Rents Ordinance), for a landlord to give to a tenant a notice to quit "for the purpose of reconstruc-
"não, which does not úr af respects comply with section 4
loss of t
be penalized for any irregular continued exluation is bound to pro- attempt to bluff a tonant out of possession ebay kn
up
"The incendiaries got into the
of appetite. Long church by breaking a small, window. Before setting fire to the church serious dobility
they broke open a cupboard in the be secret of kooping well is to keep the quality of your blood; for this entry and stole the contents of a (iv) Another amendment re- there is no better medicine than Dr. collectionęlins. A full bottle of
endment quired in the reconstruction Williams' Pink Pills. By enriching the wine used for Communion was also provisions is a clause to come blood, those pills supply strength to the drugs Altar clothe and churchi pel the landlord to take back and digest the food coton, Sulleros Barments wore cut to pieces, and
enfeebled digestivo organs, and enable his former tenants in the re-from digestion and Nervous Draps scattered about the floor Constructed premises, at a rent as will do well to tako daha Tha yorvice was cancelled. to be settled by agreement be.
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(1) (F) of the Rents Ordinance, asso amended above. As
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