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WAIFS AND STRAYS.

PROPOSED STANLEY INSTITUTION,

TRADES FOR BOYS.

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Turning Youthful Pests Into Good Citizens.

Acting on the old adage that "prevention is better" than cure," the Government is lending a sympathetic ear to the proposals of interested gentlemen for the establishing on Stanley Peninsula of a waifs and strays training Institution:

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BIT A GIRL?

Coolie's Rough Behaviour.

SAID IT WAS FUN,

REV. MR. LINDSAY'S DAUGHTER FRIGIËNED,

Reports current us to the biting of Kowloon would appear to be con European chitby a coolie in siderably exaggerated, although there is a certain amount of truth

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The beggar problem and the cemetery with tombstones bear measures adopted by the police record to the grim toll taken in for its solution have been the the early days, and there are subject of considerable comment many stories current as to the in them. of late. It would appear that the struggles in these dark times) aspect involving potential cargo against disease for the coping of the Rev. and Mrs. G. R. Lindsay A coolie who delivered goods to pilferers, bag-snatchers, which has also have been more ped. One instance of the ignor-pear to have been fond of their atc., which the men were so ill-equipat St. Andrew's Bectory would ap pronounced of late, has not been ance prevailing even among so- little daughter of four years of age overlooked.

called medical men is vouched for and to have been in the habit of For some time interested in the official records, which bear playing with her when he called. Chinese and others have been the written recipe of one of the working with a view to founding medical officers for combatting the came unduly rough and the little Yesterday morning the coalie be- a home in which such boys from disease which Wax 30 sadly ran to her mother with marks the age of 10 may be taught pro-depleting the ranks-this was to her arm which she saal were ficiency in handicraft which will the effect that all doors and used by a bite. enable them to become useful windows should be closed in sum- members of a society to which mer and fires kept continually they are at present nothing but a

burning! pest.

Was

A "China Mail" representative who made enquiries. was informed by the Assistant, Colonial Secre- tary, the Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, C.M.G. C.B.E., that the Government was not sponsoring, the scheine, neither

the institution to be regarded as a reformatory or Borstal Institute. No crime would have to be.com- mitted for admittance to be gained and the object was purely pre- ventative. The matter had not proceeded far enough for any announcement to be made regard- ing plans, staffing, etc.

From another source it is gathered that the matter which is engaging the attention of the directors is the advisability of securing a Silician Father 83 Director. One of the Silician priests has actually been approached and has expressed willingness to accept the appoint- nient. The Rev. gentleman has also furnished the promoters, it is stated, with a rough estimate of the number of instructors required and their salaries.

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was merely a playful pinch.

The coolie's attitude was that it

The little girl was considerably

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SIR HARRY LAUDER AND HONGKONG.

A LETTER IN THE DORIC,

"One of the Most Beautiful Places In The World."

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Sir Harry Lauder, the famous comedian, writing home from Hongkong, praised the Colony in the highest terms, saying it was just like home.

in Hongkong on February 11 and honour by Forfarshire men Siz Sir Harry Lauder, who arrived the special dinner given in his left a fornight later, motored Harry said that during his stay round the island, also to Fanling here he had felt "in the bosom of where he played golf, and he friends." His visit had afforded bly impressed with the scenery, would take away a great memory seems to have been very favour-him a wealth of pleasure and he

tains, glens and bens. comparing it to Argyll's moun of Hongkong.

pressed to a "China Mail repre- In spite of the doubts he ex-

sentative shortly after he arrived going to find many Scotsmen in here as to whether after all he was the Colony for "if so they mun cover up their kilties weel for never a one huv' I set eyes on," he seemed afterwards to have fallen in with many kindred Scots with whom he toured the Colony, "At

LAST SATURDAY'S PRETTY KOWLOON WEDDING.

Photo by Mec Fong..

Miss Winifred Yes, who arrived last week from Home, and Mr. G. B. Labrum, photographed with friends outside St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, after their marria ge on Saturday. Miss D, Carrick, who attended the bride, Mr. H. E. Trenerry, who attended the bridegroom, the Rev. G. R. Lindsay, who officiated, also Mr. V. G. Labrum,{ who gave away the bride, are among others in the group.

HIGHER RENTS,

DETAILS OF DRAFT BILL.

THE 15: PER CENT. INCREASE,

Recommendations by the com. mittee of the Legislative Council, #ppointed to inquire into the Honts

frightened and although Mr. Lind- pay after due consideration decided not to bring a charge against the coolie, asked that it should be nude clear to him that he was not to interfere in this manner with children."

COLONY'S FINANCES.

WATER RETURNS.

FIGURES FOR LAST MONTH.

CURIOUS ANOMALIES,

The water returns showing the levels and storage of water in

These were no idle words for

lish a letter he wrote to a friend the. "China Mail" is able to pub

during his stay in Hongkong.

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It was

Young, chemist.

The letter was to Mr Charles

Dundee, intimate friend of the great comedian, in the Doric. written at Hongkong or February. 15, and was as follows:- Friend Charlie.

Man, I'm haein' a 'fine time here in Hongkong. Have met a few Scots frae Dundee," Kirrie. Brechin, and the auld toon, Arbroath..

It is fine to meet sad far awa frae hame roon' a cup o' kindness -tea-for auld langayne, We hae cracked aboot oor half-time days at Gordon's, when we plunk- ed the schule and got our lickens frae ""Stumpy" Bell, and a' the auld daft days aboot the cliffs and the Common,

COSTUMES

A large stock of Woollen and Cotton Bathing Costumes is now being shown.

One-piece 'style' with skirt.in the newest colourings--aóme are really loud, but we have neat designs for those with more subdued tastes.

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am sure to come across anither lot) frae the auld land. It is wonderfu' hoo'mony brither Scots are awa' frae hame.. They surely make up a great part of the back- bone of our Empire. They just canna help being a success. The grit there, and the fame o' auld Scotland is nye nailed to the top o0000,

the mast.

This Hongkong is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The mountains tower high up into the mist. It is just like Argyll; with mountains, glens, and bens. I never felt more at hame. Maybe it is because, "East, west, hame's best,"

My warmest respecs to a' the lads. Your freen, Harry Lauder.

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GIRL GUIDES. ANOTHER INSULT TO SCOTLAND.

A reader of the "North China Daily News" writes to that paper as follows:-Sir,-After the Church Parade to-day as the Volunteers were in line waiting to march to the Bund, my three Cathedral School and we stood to watch. All three were watching with the greatest interest as the different divisions moved off when suddenly an eager little voice exclaimed, "Here come the Girl the Scottish in their kilts bringing Guides" and I looked up to see up the rear. As the child is only four and a half years it seems to too good a joke to keep to myself.

LAST MONTH'S RAIN.

During the month of April, the

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It is the intention of the pro- moters to raise a sum of $500,000-| for the project. The construction of the home will absorb about $200,000, but it is stated that the Government will be asked to con- tribute half that amount so that the balance of the money can. be used as an Endowment Fund, also that it is proposed to ask the Government to bear half of the annual expenses of upkeep,

150 children who are to be admitted at any rate to begin with

On January 31, the Government's reservoirs on the City and Hill residential qualification Ordinance, are likely to take shape balance in hand was $13,446,51674.District water works level, also little ones and I came out of the (parents to have resided here for in ordinance shortly, as a draft In January 31,985.571 45 was re- the Kowloon water works level, a number of years) are being pre- bill known as the Rents Amend ceived and $1,646,604 00 spent. pared for at the commencementment Ordinance has been published

both taken on May 1, do not differ After they have been sufficiently in the "Government Guzstic." The Shipping Control Account greatly from those of last year. trained to work they will be found

stands at $2,220,493.91, The Hongkong is a little above laat Clause 2 of the bill sustitutes the Government has over nine lakhs year's storage at this period, there occupation and if they earn more words "the rent recoverable in io subsidiary,coins, over a million being a total of 1,079.00 million than enough to keep themselves accordance with the provisions of they will be expected to contribute this Ordinance in place of the investment account of over nine million gallons, Tytan, Tytam out on building loans and an gallons as compared with 1,011.38 to the Endowment Fund.

words standard rent" in certain million dollars but an overdraft at Intermediate, and Pokfulam re- The inauguration of this scheme sections of the principal Ordinance the Bank of nearly nine and a half servoirs, all showing slight

The standard rent is that paid lakhs, a reminder of the

increases, and Tytam Tuk a" development which is to take on December 31, 1920 and the rent

decrease. Curiously enough, with place at this particular part of recoverable in accordance with the the island along with other provisions of the new Ordinance Central Police Station by a flesha 10,000 the consumption for the Two baskets brought to the an increased population of over developments on the south side will be the standard rent plus 15 coolle yesterday evening were month for Hongkong has decreas- already noted. As regards Stanley Per cent.)

Clause 8 of the bill provides for found on examination to contained from 262.58 million gallons to highest temperature recorded was village, progress has been so considerable as to, justify the

the permission to increase the 500 tins of opium. The coolie 288.35 million gallons, or from a 81.2 degrees Far. and the lowest extension of the Aberdeen bus standard rent by 15 per cent. For in his vehicle by an unknown man head per day to one of 20.3 gallons stated that the baskets were placed consumption of 23 gallons per service to the peninsula which is which is payable, by the lunar domestic tenements the rent of

t Queen's Street, who asked him per head per day. A constant already well served by a regular month, the inercise is allowed to boarding house and wait there. during April, 1924, an inter- to proceed to the Kwong Thi Lol supply in all rider main districts launch service..

Then there is the Government's

come into forca as froin June. 30. The coolie waited for two hours, mittent supply in all rider main promise of land to St. Stephen's which

1925, For tenements the rent of but the man did not turn up. districts up to April 4, 1925, and College, who, if they raise the (Chineso moon) month, the increuse is payable by the Tunar

a constant supply in all rider main necessary money in the specified is permitted from July 20, 1925.

districts for the rest of the month, time, intend using in part the Clause 4 of the bill provides that Ordimnce the increase of fifteen More water is in atore also at

is reported for Hongkong. foundations of the old Garrisonpon summary conviction, lessors per cent, which is recommended in the Kowloon Water works which, building in connection with their who threaten to apply for a recon Resolution 1 in the Report of the is 18 feet below overflow-as com- scheme for the foundation there atruction certificate, or threatens to committee of the Legislative pared with 23ft. 9in. last year of a fine school with extensive take action on such a certificate and Coyneil on the Rents Ordinance, and has in store 191.60 million playing fielda,

The remains of the Garrison more than

thereby receives or demands rent which resolution (it should be care- gallons.

with compared walls and the now carefully tended vided, be liable to a fine not ex increase on the present rent being The

pro fully noted) does not sanction ay 151.26 million gallons last year. ceeding $1,000. Upon hearing of paid by a sub-tenant, provided that has increased by about 5,000 population of Kowloon

To the Government any summons issued under the com such present rent Bas already been and the consumption for the to-day le a bill to amend the Legal plate section (i.e. the section in raised to as much as fifteen per month has also increased from Practitioners Ordinance of 1871 the principal Ordinance and the cent above the standard rent. additions, made, thereto by: clause

65.88 million gallons last year, to In the objects and reasons," it is. Clause of this Bill ja simed 66:38 million gallons this year, the stated that in 1873, Mr. Rowelt, an 4 of the bill), a magistrate can, in against a practice, which for consumption per head per day unofficial member brought forward addition to imposing a fine, order tunately, prevails to a certain the defendant to pay the tonant any extent of threatening, atenuat with having increased from 14.6 gallons General proposed an amendment a motion. The then Attorney sum obtained by the means of risconstruction miless ho will pay to 14.9 gallons.

which was carried. The bill also The Government Analyst's re-refers to the functions of barristers more rent. Sub-oction (2) of

and solicitors, the law, and the water is satisfactory.

etiquette of the legal profession.

THIEF'S FALL.

the

amount

88

A Chinese fell into the hands of the police yesterday in. a disabled condition with injuries to ble head and body. Taking advantage of darkness, the man-galued access to the back verandah on the first The objects, and reasons, ang 44 based up the provisions Porta show that the quality of the

published uro

floor of No. 31, Wyndham Street, where he tried to force open a window. His presence as noticed by one of the Inmates who promptly blew a police whistle. In his acxicty to escape, the man missed his footing and Sell into the yard. Maa

threat referred to,

of section of the principal Ordinance

Clause 2 of this bill makes certain necessary, amendmente in the prin- Clause of this Bill carries out cipal Ordinance, in place where the the first part of Resolution 1 in the standard rent is referred to, so e Report of the Rente Commillos, to fit in with clause 3 of this Billamely that the duration of the Clause of this bill enacts by Rents Ordinance be extended for new section 3A to the principal one year from June 30, 1925.

It is also noticed that the name of The Fu Lee and Company, Register, in addition to The Lee Limited has been struck off the Hong Steamship Comp.sy, Ltd.

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The rainfall "for the month of April at the Botanical Gardens Matilda Hospital, Mount Kellett was 8.20 ins. on 18 days, at the It was 797 Ins. on 15 days, and at the Police Station, Taipo, it was 9.30 ius, on 15 days.

The lowest barometer reading, 4 p.m., and 5 p.m., on the 3rd. at sea level, was, 29.779 ios. at

as recorded by the Dines-Baxendell The maximum squall velocity, anemograph, was at the rate of 52 miles per hour 12.11 p.m., on the 14. THE LOCAL BAR..

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