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TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1929.

BOY SCOUTS

PRINCE OF WALES' BANNER COMPETITION

FIRST RALLY

MR. D. HARVEY

· FUNERAL AT HAPPY VALLEY

NUMEROUS FLORAL TRIBUTES

On Saturday last, the Boy The funeral of Mr. David Scouts Association held the first Harvey, whose death was report- Prince of Wales banner competi-ed yesterday, took place at the tion rally for the current year in Protestant Cemetery, Happy the grounds of St. Andrew's Valley, last evening. Church, Kowloon, by kind permis- sion of the Rev. W. W. Rogers and the Church authorities;

Mr. David Harvey, jun, was the chief mourner, and there was

ANOTHER ENEMY

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SUN TIEN-YIN TO FIGHT

NATIONALISTS ·

50 VILLAGES SACKED

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Chefoo, To-day. It is reported from Lungkow that Sun Tien-yin, who robbed the Empress Dowager's tomb in the great "Northern” retreat, and who is a henchman of Chu Yu-pú (who, like Chang Tsung-chang, is

a large attendance of sym-a former "Northern" General), pathisers.

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COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL *

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has arrived at Tengchowfu and is To-day-At Sales Room, valuable From the cemetery gate the conferring with Chang Tsung-collection of Postage stamps, 5.15 coin was borne to the graveside | chang concerning the transfer of p.m.

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on the shoulders of Messrs. R. his (Sun Tien-yin's) division of Mar. 18, 14, 15, 10-At 3, Bowen- Duncan, G. Duncan, W. Mac-10,000 men from Changkiu, north-road, a part of Mrs. C. Montague farlane, P. T. Farrell. P. W. east of Tsinanfu, to link up with Ede's valuable household furniture, Ramsay and T. Magill.

Chang Tsung-chang in the opera- įfrom 11 a.m.

The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. J. Homce Johnston, Pastor of the Union Church, Kowloon.

Scout Troops from the Island assembled at the Star Ferry at 2.30 p.m., crossing by special forry, while mainland troops had to report at St. Andrew's by p.m. There was an excellent muster, 16 troops attending.

As soon as the Scouts had fallen in for inspection, the Commission er prosented, on behalf of the locul Branch of the R.S.P.CA. the Challenge Cup for the winning Those present to pay their last essay sent in by any troop on in-tributes included the Hon. Mr. J. quiries into ways and means of Owen Hughes, Mr. C. Gordon furthering the objects of that Mackie, the District Grand Society locally. Scout D. Hunt re- Master (Dr. G. D. R. Black), the calved the Cup on behalf of the District Grand Master Depute re- 6th H.K. Troop, his being the presenting the Grand Lodge of successful essity.

Scotland (Mr. E. J. Edwards), and Grand Lodge officers; Mr. R. M. Dyer, Mr. T. G. Weall, Mr. E. Cock, Mr. B. Wylie, Mr. W. S. Bailey, Mr. R. Hall, Mr. H. Overy, Mr. G. Hatt, Capt. B. Branch, Major White, Lieut. C. H. Atkins, Mr. T. Ferguson, Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar, Mr. G. R. Edwards, Mr. P. T. Farrell, Mr. A. W. Eastman, Mr. E. Hale, Mr. A. W. Heron, Mr. A. W. E. David-

The 1st HK. Sea Scouts were then presented with the Prince of Wales Banner won last year, the second year in succession, the 4th H.K. (Murray). Troop being the runners-up.

Nature of the Tests These little ceremonies com- pleted, the rally competition com- menced, the various texts being arranged and conducted by Mr.

Russell, Inspector R. H. E. Marks,

C. H. Blason, Asst. Commission-son Mr. A. R. Whibley, Mr. W. er, District Scoutmaster A. White, and Mr. A. S. Mitchell, Hon. Mr. J. McLeod, Mr. A. D. Hum- Secretary of the Association. The phreys, Mr. A. M. Simpson, Mr. tests covered sketch-map draw-G. F. F. Thompson, Mr. D. ing, judging distances, area, weights, etc., message carrying, first aid, and observation and de- duction.

Purves, Mr. V. C. Labrum, Mr. E. Abraham, Mr. D. Muir, Chief Preventive Officer S. J. Clarke, Mr. W. J. Rattey, Mr. J. Brad- Ten was provided at an appro- ford, Mr. L. J. Blackburn, Mr. J. priate interval. Scouts not tak-Johnston, Mr. L. Guy, Mr. ing part in the actual contests E W. L. Hogbin, and Mr. G. J. were occupied with organised Chambers. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh games in the grounds of the Cen- Nish and family, Mr. and Mrs. tral British School, kindly lent D. F. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. W. by the Headmaster, Mr. G. F. Macfarlane, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kempton, Mr. and Nightingale.

Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. C. Bond..

The Chinese staffs of the Kow loon Bowling Green Club and the United Oriental Asbestos Agency, Ltd, were also represented.

Floral Tributes

At the conclusion, the Commnis- aloner thanked the Rev. W. W. Rogers and the Church author- ities and also those of the C.B.S. for placing the grounds at the disposal of the Scouts, and also reminded the boys that this was The numerous floral tributes the last occasion on which Mr. included tokens from the follow- Blason would be prosent at a Ban-ing:-Jeannie and David (wife ner Competition Rally. From the and son); Mother and Father; very first he had been keenly in-Willie and Betsy: Jeanne and terested and always provided very Jim; John and Gerald; Walter and amusing and interesting competi- family; Lizzie; Tina, Nelle and tions in observation and tracking. Alex; Bella and Jim: Billy and He would be badly missed.

Lizzie; Aunt Maggie and Uncle" Jim; Mr. and Mrs. C., Bond and family; Mr. C. Bond, jnr., Mr. and Mrs. G. Duncan and family; Mr. and Mrs. Blackie and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hyde and family Mr. and Mrs. N. Watson; Mr. and Mrs. D. Smith; Mrs. B. Cuthbert; Mr. J. Barnett, Mr. C. Hatt, Mr. W. Cuff, Mr. J. McNab and Mr. B.

Cheers were then given for the Church authorities and for Mr. Blason, who briefly responded, re- minding the Scouts of the im- portance of the daily "good

turn."

Owing to much of the work being written, it was not possible to announce the result of the com- petition, at the end of the rally.

POLICE RESERVE ORDERS FOR THE CURRENT

WEEK

The following orders have been issued by Mr. T. H. King, Acting Captain Superintendent of Police:-

effect from March 7.

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tions in Shantung promontory March 18-At 26, The Peak, against the Nationalist coraman Bishop Lodge, valuable household der, General Liu Chen-nien. furniture, 2.30 p.m.

Sports

It is also reported that Liu Chen-nian has sacked 50 villages March 16-St. Peter's Church in the neighbourhood of Lintze, |Y.M.C.'s Marathon Race, 3 p.m.“ near Weihsien-Reuter.

March 24-Fanling Hunt: Grand National Meeting.

H.M.S. "Magnolia,” a slopp, ar- rived at Chefoo yesterday from Wel-hai-wei and H.M.S. "Corn- flower," another stoop, arrived at Wei-hai-wei from Chefoo.

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BUSINESS: ELECTIONS AND GENERAL.

W. J. STOKES,

Branch Secretary.

Hong Kong, 12th March, 1929.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE

THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Publie Auction

ON

March 13orthth annual meet- ing of Green Island Cement Co., at | Ltd., St. George's Bldg., Chater-rd., |

noon. +

March 14-Marine Engineers' Guild (H.K. branch) meeting at 67. Des Voeux rd., Ct., 6 p.m.

Mar. 14 Forty-fifth general meeting of sharehaders of the Hong Kong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd., St. George's Bldg., Chater-rd., 11.30

A.m.

MONDAY, March 18, 1929, commencing at 230 p.m., No. 26, The Peak. Bishop Lodge,

A Quantly of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE.

Comprising:-

Hatatand, Large Armchairs, Cur-

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Teak Dining Table, Dining Chairs, Tesk Sideboard, Teak Din- Mar. 16. Ordinary yearly meet- ing of Shareholders of the Hongner Waggon, Silver and E. P. Ware, Kong & Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., Ex-Crockery, Cutlery, Glasses, etc.. change Blgd., Des Voeux-rd. Central,

noon.

Mar. 22-Fortieth annual meeting of shareholders of The Hong Kong Electric Co., Ltd., P. & O. Bulldkg, 11 a.m

March 24-Fanling Hunt Steepic- chases.

March 26-Sixtl:th general meet- Ing of shareholders of the Hong Kong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., Messrs. Jardine, Matheson's Offices, 11 a.m.

Miscellaneous To-day-Lecture at University (Room K. main bldg.) on "A Visit to East Africa" by Prof. W. Brown, 8,30 pm

March 13-Distribution of prizes at St. Stephen's College, 5 p.m.

Mar. 13-Lecture on "Scientific Simplicity Exposure," at University Union, by Mr. Khoo Keng-wah, 7.30 p.m.

Teak Dressing Table, Teak Ches: of Drawers, Teak Tiked Top Wash- stand, Clothes Hanger, Linen, Cup- board, etc.

also

A Few Pieces of Blockwood Ware

and

A Fine Collection of English and Australian Roses in Pots (Furniture by Lane, Crawford, Ltd.)

On View from Sunday, March 17, 1929.

Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.

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March 26-Annual inspection of St. John Ambulance Brigade, Mur- ray Parade ground, 5.15 p.m. The Motor Vessel

"CHILE" having arrived, Consignees of cargo are hereby informed that all goods are being landed and placed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra- hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong

The "Japan Chronicle" hes every reason to believe that when the "President, McKinley arrived at San Francisco, six of the ship's crew were examined further in Kawicon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Teheran, Yesterday. The 7th Year Customs Agree-connection with the murder of Mr. where delivery can be obtained as soon

the assistant as the goods are landed. ment between Russia and Persia Allan McDaniel,

No claims will be admitted after the parser. Mr. McDaniel, it will be

have left the Godowns, and all has been signed.-Reuter.

goods remembered, was found lying in goods remaining undelivered after the bed at Manila with a bullet 17th March, 1929, at 4 p.m. will be When it became known that through the back. He was con-cubject to rent General Higgins International Headquarters at threa "President BcKinley" sailed from goods are to built in kamined by would arrive at acious, but paralysed. When the All broken, chafed and damaged

where

they will be Other wreaths were sent by the o'clock on February 13, members of Manila, Mr. McDaniel was in hos- Messrs. Anderson & Ashe on the 15th

and pital, and still cinacious. He had March, 1929, at 10 a.m. Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G., the staff left their desks and Mrs. Southorn; the Hong thronged into the street where they not, however, made any statement Kong Lawn Bowls Association were joined by a large crowd of the in connection with the shooting the 20th March, 1928, or they will not Kowloon Bowling Green Club; public. Additional police were re. He died a few days later. President, committee and mem-quired to regulate the traffic, and

Rosinussen.

The "Chronicle" learned at the bers, Kowloon Cricket Club; mem- before reaching the office, General time that Mr. McDaniel was prob required to make a ably shot in the morning, before bars, Kowloon Dock Recreation Higgins was Club; Kowloon Football Club; the number of brief speeches, in the the return of the purser, Mr. Leo It was Mr. Breyman Right Worshipful District Grand course of one of which he said: Brayman. Master and Brethren, District Let us all be as good as we can: who made the discovery the follow- Grand Lodge, Scottish Free-let us all work as hard as we can. Ing morning. The "Ohronick" now Chinese Company

go on fighting. Keep the learns that the Manila authorities masonry in Hong Kong and South Let us Strength. --- Constable R64,

Do good to cabled to San Francisco on the China; President, committee and far as high as we can,

Love God. Let mercy and ship's arrival there, and requested Kiang Luencheong, has been per-members, St. Andrew's Society; all men. mitted to resign, having complet- Institute of Engineers and Ship-truth triumph over wrong and the examination in particular of ed one full year's service, with builders of Hong Kong: Govern- falsehood. Do nothing of which aix of the ship's staff, including a ment Slipway; China Light and you will be ashamed when you stand ranking officer, and five American "First Aid to the Injured." Power Co., Ltd., General Electric in the presence of God, Pray for musicians. The officer was in- Class for instruction in First Aid Company of China, Ltd. Direc- me."

cluded because of the disappear- will be held at the Company'stors, Dodwell and Co. Ltd.;

ance of a 38 calibre pistol on Headquarters to-morrow, at 5.30 Union Waterboat Co., Ltd.; John · Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Spence, of board the vessel, he being the p.m. sharp..

Manners and Co., Ltd.; Bradley the Eastern Extension Telegraph owner of the weapon. The five Signalling. The Signalling and Co., Ltd.:, Yung Fat and Co., Co., arrived at Chefeo-last weed musicians were to be questioned Squad will attend at the Com-and Gande, Price and Co., Ltd. on the 8.8. "Tungchow." Mr. concerning an alleged grudge one pany's Headquarters for practice There were also several wreaths Spence is relieving Mr. Hof them had against the late Mr. in Morse and Semaphore under

the foreign and Chinese Leggatt. Crown Sergeant R16, Ow Yeung staffs of the United Asbestos Kin-hang, to-morrow, at.6.30 p.m. Oriental Agency, Ltd. sharp.

Annual Examination in Part 2.

from

The examination in Part 2 of Woman witness, at Surrey Qúar- Training Course will continue at tor Sessions: We were weighing the Company's Headquarters on ourselves on the weighing machine Thursday, at 5.30 p.m. sharp, to pass away the time, and I was under Chief Inspector H. J. Pater-winning. son, Principal of the Police Train-

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Indian Company

at the Central Police Station at

Parade-All ranks of the In-15 p.in. sharp. Dress-Winter

dian Company will parade at

Police Headquarters on Tuesday

uniform.

Sharpshooters' Company Strength-The following have

next for drill under Sergeant Con-been taken on the strength of the

don. Fall in at 5.30 p.m. sharp. Sharpshooters' Company:-

Dress Blue uniform, belt and cap without cover. No member may be absent from this parade with- out leave from the Company Commander.

Flying Squad Leave.-Constable R827, Poon Wing-fook has been granted two months' sick leave commencing February 8,

Constable R437, F. A. Broad- bridge, as from March 7. Constable R438, N Strad- moor, as from March 6.

nstable R489, A. Cross, as from March 6.

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Constable R440, H. Lasham, as from March 7. Revolver Practice-Members of the Sharpshooters' Company are

The weekly Instructional patrol reminded of the revolver practice of the Kowloon Section will take to be held on Sunday at 10 a.m., place to-day Fall in at the Tsim for details see last week's tsa-tsul Fire Brigade Station at orders.

5,80 p.m. sharp Dress-Winter Defendo, Class-Thle will be uniforme

When walker held as usual on Monday, at Police The weekly instructional patrol Headquarters at 5.80-pm.sunder of the Hong Kong Section will Sergeant R. J. Hunts Dresse take place on Thursday. Fall in Mufti

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