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HURSDAY, APRIL 1,

SOCCER NOTES

WHAT TO SEE DURING THE: HOLIDAYS......

"FIXTURES & COMMENT.

[By "Dutchie.")

For the Bastar holidays the ramme of soccer fixtures is as follows:

GOOD FRIDAY...

VALEDICTORY.

PRESENTATION TO ASSISTANI DPW

DEPARTURE BY "MOREA!!

On the occasion of his retire ment from the Public Works, Do- partment with which he has been connected for over 29 years, Mr. AH Hollingsworth, Assistant. director of the PWD was pre- sented yesterday with beautiful presents subscribed for by the Chinese and European staffs. The presentation took place at the

tion took pi offices.docia,

world point to the Christianity. But there is some fruth in the local quotation that untti Christianity, la adopted and carried out, no question of failure applies the other cheek has not been turned by Christians. In the recent troubles, the fact rem ronins that no reprisals have been made or suggested, but «à large measure of the deepest sympathy expressed, and a desire to under- ataud the modern way of turning the other cheek, I is this nossage of a vicarious sacrifice which can be applied by the In- [dividual. "We are not called upon to shed life's blood. But the call

Hon. Mr. T. H.Creasy, Director fs clear to crucify inordinate

of Public Works, spoke of the loyal ambition, acquisitiveness Mand

support Mr. Hollingsworth had always given him, more particu- selfishness and by the exercise of

larly during the early days of his a tolerance which can be tolerant.

Hongkong v. Shanghai. H.KFC) | (Mr. Creasy's) appointment to opinions opposed to ours, seek round, kick-off at 4 pm sharp, when Mr. Hollingsworth's pre- League 1 (Sec. A.)vious experience had been given a common path of co-operation

South China Av. Club de ungrudgingly. and goodwill. A little introspec-Recreio Reserves, H.K.FC ground

tion this Good Friday may do soine good. It may prove that shower bath that, the mind has Enceded so long.

· SANITARY BOARD.

The following are the orders of the day, for the meeting to be held on Tuesday next:- 1.

senseless questions and uncalled for aspersions may have on the Frelations between Great Britain on the one side and China on the other. They care not a jst for the fact that Great Britain is never likely especially with a Conservative Government in 2 power to take one single step without the fullest co-operation of the other Powers concerned in the preservation of the Treaty rights of foreigners in China. Even as recently as the Taku forts incident. and the blockade of Tientsin and Peking the fact was published wide and far that Great Britain was almost alone in opposing any more drastic measure than & Note of protest and a reasonable re- quest that the channel be opened up again for the passage of for eign ships. If any match is ever likely to be set to the dry timber of international, relations in China, this much is certain that at the British Government will be Hospital, the very last to be the incendiary. During the last twelve months

| Cable Addreas: — Mal, Hongkong. All communications should be addressed to the Newspaper Enter- priso, Eta, to whom all remittances should be made, payable.

London. Offices:----The Far Eastern

Advertising Agency (Lonaan). [Ltd. 24 Devonshire

Bloomsbury. W.C.1.

BIRTH.

Street,

THOMSON-On March 20

the Maternity Penang, the wife Thomson, a son.

WEDDING.

of W.

י,

CLAYDEN-PRATT-At Christ

Notts.

DEATH."

the inflammable material neces- sary for an international con- Church, Galle Face, Colombo, Bagration has been there; but, on on March 15, William Carter each and every occasion the Bri- Clayden, son of the late Jtish Government has steered Carter Clayden, of Radwinter, most carefully away from it. All Essex, to. Margery, daughter it has concerned itself with is a of the late Mr. E, H. Pratt, and of Mrs. Pratt, of Gedling, policy of patience and conciliation, a policy of asking merely the minimum requirements for the protection of foreigners and the HUMPHREYS. Suddenly, at the security of foreigners property, residence of Mr. and Mrs. and a policy of strict co-operation Comrie, yesterday at 6 pm with all the other Powers. Far Evelyn, wife of Mr. A. D from such policies being inimical Humphreys Funeral passes. the Monument to-day at either to Chinese or British inter-4.

ests, they will assuredly be found in time to re-establish British influence and British prestige in 5. China on the same sure footing enjoyed prior to the May 30 in- cident in Shanghai last year.

5 p...

Hongkong, Thursday, April 1, 1928.

Letter from Government re-

lative to the erection of four European and four native type: water closets in the new South China Morning Post building in Wyndham Street on Inland' Lot No. 80 Section K and R.E. Dr. W. V. M. Koch, pursuant to

Sunday Herald Charity Cup com petition, semi-finals

England South Chine. HR.FC. ground, kick-off at 4 p.m. sharp.

SATURDAY.

Portuguese Interport,

2.30 pim.

League II (Sec. B) South China" v. University, Sbokumpoo "A" ground, 3 p.m.

EASTER MONDAY.

Portuguese Festival

Combined Portuguese XI v. "Rest of the Colony, K.P.C. ground, 4p.ar

WEDNESDAY.. Combined, Portuguese Xv. South China Athletic, H.K.F.C ground, 4.30 p.m.

Mr. Hollingsworth leaves by the s.s."Mores" on Saturday,

His Excellency, who made the presentation, also spoke of Mr. Hollingsworth's long connection. with the Colony and the many big scheme with which he had been pre-eminently concerned in bringing to a successful conclus sion The first work he had been connected with in the Colony had been the building of the Wong- His Ex- neichung. reservoir. cellency was sorry that his re- turn to the Colony coincided with the departure of Mr. Hollings- worth because he hoped that they might have spent many happy, days together during the. time he was holding the Govern ment. Mr. Hollingsworth had been...two years in the Colony Owing to the Portuguese Inter-when he (His Excellerey) first: port, there will be no senior league arrived here. games this week-end. There is.. Mr. Hollingsworth thanked the however, one game in each of the staff for the presents and the fu) Will the Hend of the junior sections, both Chinese teams good feeling that had caused Sanitary Department state (who are very much in arrears with them to be made and His Ex- the number of cases of their fixtures)being, engaged!

cellency for his kind reference. Rabies in dogs which have

He recalled the early days of the occurred in the Colony up to

To-morrow, the attraction will be P.W.D. in Hongkong and gave the present dato, and also.

on the Club ground, when the South figures showing its remarkable the number. DI

cases of China team will try conclusions growth. Although he was retir Hydrophobla

with a team representing Englanding from the service he would. giving dates 10 possible?

for the honour of appearing in the always watch with interest the (b) Is it not considered neces final of the "Sunday Herald Charity progress of work of the Colony Hary yet to take stronger Cup competition The English and hoped to see members of the steps against the spread of team is a very strony one, and staff whom he had worked with the disease?

If not, why although the Chinese will have the in Hongkong, promoted to posi- not?

advantage of playing together nations of importance in other a team, against what is practically Colonies as well as obtaining strange combination, I think the their advancement in Hongkong. "one" country will qualify to meet the Club de Recreio in the final round

notice, will ask:- Rabies. 4

تريد

(e) How many people were in

culated with Antirable serum during each of the past four years? Was the serum made beally, or imported? What was the total number of am- poules issued?

(d) 1s it not possible for the

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On Saturday the local Portu guese will do battle with the Shang Government to review the hat Portuguese team, and it is prices of the vaccines and hard to foretell the result. I had

to reduction in price? *

notice, will ask

tary Department state what

for

SILK DUTIES.

OFFICIAL REPEY TO MALAYAN INQUIRY

صمين"

The question having arisen as

gera made locally with a view the pleasure of seeing the Shang. to the bearing of the silk duties falone to go no further back, Dr. W. V. M.. Koch, pursuant to har team out against South China at Home on the personali effects of and I rather admired their com leave a formal inquiry was made Eastern residents proceeding on Sanitation at Repulse Bay Beach.bination, although as stated in one by Mr. Stamford Raffles, Com- (a). Will the Head of the Sanf- of the Shanghai papers, Collacomissioner of Trade and Customs, shows too much individuality FM.S. The "Malay Mail" states Their defence is exceptionally measures are taken to super-strong, and are likely to keep the that he has received the following vise the Sanitary conditions local boys, cut from goal. With reply from the Custom House, in and around the Bathing regard to the local team, I hear

London, dated February 19 Matsheds at Repulse Bay? Is that both A. A. Remedios and the 4th ult, reference (5) In Sir, In reply to your letter of such supervision carried out Gosano received injuries in the T. and C. 1364/25, am directed regularly and strictly? Shield game last week, and are not by the Commissioners of Customs (b) Would it not be possible expected to be right up to concert and Excise to forward for your

the Government to pitch. Apart from these, the team abolish these unseemly mat is in good fattle, and training hard information copies of an explana sheds, and erect suitable. We all naturally enough, hope that duties on silk, and to state, with tory notice relating to the customs bathing boxes, with appro- the local representatives will win reference to your enquiry regard priate sanitation which but what is more important, & gooding the application of the duties would be more in keeping and clean game is expected by the to the belongings of passengers with the surroundings? public, and it is anticipated that coming into the country, that in Minute by the President re the this will be realised. inclusion in the 1927 Estim- q

practice duty is not charged on ates of the various items in the On Monday a team composed of worn or carried by passengers as any article of dress, etc., being Public Works, Extraordinary the pick of the two Portuguese part of their ordinary wearing ap Application for an Aerated sides, will meet a teur chosen from parel, or on any article. brought Water Manufactory Liecence the Best of the Colony, and on into this country by passengers at No. 204, Praya East, ground Wednesday, this same combination who intend to make only a tem-'. floor

will meet a team from the Southporary stay here, so long as the. Report from the Government China Athletic Association. Bacteriologist on the Aber deen, Elliot, Pokfulam, Kow- For soccer enthusiasts, the attrac- circumstances and the articles are loon and Lai Chi Kok water tions are of a first class order and porter and are intended only for

genuinely the property of the im supplies for the month of those who have made up their his or her personal wear or use.. March, 1926

minde to see these games will. It is necessary for the Customs. Report from the Government am sure, not be disappointed in the Omeers at the ports to satisfy Analyst on the Aberdeen, displays put up by the various themselves as to the facta in Elliott, West Point, Kowloon elevens, Booking for the reserved and Lai Chi Kok water supplies seats for all these games can still for the month of March, 1926. be made at Anderson's, or on the Weekly Health Reports of ground each day

COMMONS AND CHINA.

There has been the usual or rather periodical sheaf of ques-) tions in the House of Commons re- garding affairs in China, and

GOOD FRIDAY:

Vicarious sacrifices are little usual amount of Ignorance of

thought of these days, else would actual conditions on the part of members occupying the Labour the message of Good Friday re- ceive more notice than it does Benches. It is remarkable in a

to-day.

day. The faithful heart, degree how people of the standing

deterred by the outward signs of lof Members of Parliament, with all the sources of information at their fingers tips for the mere stretching out — can display such colossal ignor- ance. In itself ignorance not

times; undismayed, perhaps,

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- March 19 and 26, 1926, for the Eastern Ports from the Prin cipal Civil Medical Officer.

by the apparent inconsistency of nuodern theology-remains sted. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. fast in the belief and hope of a

The P. & O... "Arature left resurrected Christ. For the Moll for this port yesterday at p.m.

On Saturday next, April 10, the finals In the Shield competitions will take place on the Club ground. The Junior game between the Surreys Reserves and the Club de Recreio Reserves will start at 2.30 p.m. sharp, and in the event of a draw at full time, an extra ten minutes each way will be played: "The B., L 0,0. "Santhis" left Singapore for this port yesterday. The senior game between the at pin and in due here on April 5 Surreys and Kowloon will follow aley opened immediately after the fundor game. That is to say, the, kick off will be A Shantung Constable was sent at 4.30 pan, charp, and as in the to the

vital yester; Junior game, extra time will have a motor to be played no decision is the rasched after ninety minutes play Colbourne

a crime, still less an offence, many it is but a breathing space in and is due here on And 4 at about

a year's whirl, for which relief p.m. but certainly "Labour mem, bers, merely because they are in much thanks! The spending of a Opposition and desire to em- holiday must be for the indi- barrass the Government of the vidual's decision, wel as his or at about m day, seem to take a delight in her belief in any tradition of re- adding innuendo to

ligion at ched to it. But there ber harm in spending a

fation of

There is no bright side to Bri foreign policy in China or in other country with them.

The

British Government must have sinned or be sinning in some re- spect, and so the Labourites. pear to think that they have Heaven-sent missl

their own Governmen ters not what the

ncled

oon'

K LEAGUE SOCCER

In the

[quantities are reasonable in the

very case, and they usually do so require a signed declaration on an by oral questioning, but they may

official form which they supply to the passengers Yours, etc., C.J. Flynn,

HARBOUR OFFENCES,

For being on board the Empress of Russia without permission, an

unemployed Chinese was this morn ing sentenced by the Marine Magistrate (Lieut Com. G. F. Hole, R.NP to a month's hard labour.

The masters of the sterm launches "Aeolus" and "Taikos Hing were each ined $5 for going: alongside the s.. Changte when, share pure two other similar craz already in that position.

For not observing the rule of the

wong

road, the master of the

Yay was also fined $6.1.

A cargo-boat mistress was fined, $15 for not showing the regulation navigation lights."

A Chinese removed Kowloon Hospital with we the neck alleged tha