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RANDOM REFLECTIONS.

I'm not too soon this year. A Merry Christ mas to you!

It looks, too, as if we are going to have the weather that we would all wish for this sopson of good will and poneral-kappi-em.A. sloppy sort of Christmas is something like a enlacuity, cortailing as it decethe pleasure of the occasion, but with bright skier and a bracing atmosphere it needs little effort to be merry.

The Christmas mail was a partionlarly heavy une, and not a few plum puddings came to hand. It is to be hoped that these will prove to be as palatable as the donors desired, but even if they" don't it will not matter much, as they would still be approolated for the kindliness and the remembrance which prompted their despatch. While there were happy recipients of parcels o Thareny nid Friday there were many who had to realise that their friends at Home hat not

teen warned to post in time, with the result that

after the festivities have run their couĽRO parcels will be arriving which revive the Christmas and Now Year feeling.

Though the year is ranning to its close, th Lepin'ative Couvell is not concluded it labour in rassing lows for the Celovy, and it seems as if it had some more work in front of it. The members are by no means apanimous over the Public Health and Buildings Amendment. Ordinance, and as others affected by the Bill would like to be heard on the subject there is every likelihood that it will not become law this year, even though it may render the Revised Edition of the Statutes of the Colony incom pleto.

The Bill certainly makes quite a number of obauges. It amends the franchise and gives votes-not to women, but to professors and other academic effrors. It is all that the gentlemen to be identified with the University It may should know what their privileges are. belp them to overcome any scruples about haring Home for the Far East.

However, the most important of the changes are those which sook to give to the Director of Publie Werke certain arbitary powers as Build- ing Authorly. The uncficial members with ene accord opposed the proposal, and the ex- planation of the prometara that no better scheme conld be dovised was pook-peohed by most of the tnofficials who will no doubt set themselves to the task of proving that a better arrangement can be devised.

One could almost wish that Hongkong had a badgo to chance every week if the operation gives opportunities for such a spesch as the Acting Colonial Secretary delivered on Thors day. It was amusing, as well as critical, and helped us to realise what a blot had rested on our artistic reputation for so many yearn. As a matter of fact, the barge has hitherto been seen so seldom that nobody over dreamed that it we so ugly until the dieonvery was made in the Colonial Secretary's Offles. The new badge is ur doubledly simple in design, and nobody neod blush to see it on our fag.

wapis

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH. 1911.

HAMBURG LETTER,

December 1st, 1911. THE POLITICAL RITUATION. “

THE PROPOSED RIOR COLONIAL COURT, It is reported that while the proposed High Colonial Court will bo definitely establiebed at Berlin, a disciplinary colonial chamber will be opened in Romberg,

LOCAL SPORT,

0.0.0. v. KOY.LE

The league mafuh resulted in a win for the C.C.C. Bores-

Pie.

K.O.Y.L.I.

Pte. Thompson, not ent Ple. Lightfoot, b Lammert Pie. Tate, & Noria, b Taylor

Braga, J. Pestonji... Taylor

Lammert

Bowling Analysis,

414

-BOXING.

A good hoase witnessed the boxing at the City Hall ou Faturday inght Bill Luwis no'od as reforra nod the watch was in the hands of Mr. C. Boud.

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The chief ovent of the programme was a 14 twenty two-minute rounds brut for the 10 stous championship of the Orient letben Micky Dana of H.M.S. Minotaur and Stoker Arnold of H.M.S. Monmouth. This went the full twauty rounds and ended is a draw." It was s good clean fight throughout, but owing to the continual clivobjcg was somewhat uninteresting Tho docision of the referee mat with Llae approvaj - 6 | of the audience.

10

-11

Extras

Total 115

0.

7 2

28

13.1 11 CRAIDENGOWER.

thon'd be permitted to import 200,000 tom-an- nually from Russia. This was conceded, but the latier Power now demands that the quantity be increased to 600,0"0 tons, and is supported in Sir Edward Grey's speech on the orecco this by Great Britain, which, however, declaresit“ dioultios in the Hours of Commons on Monday Boll ratisfied wi'h an additional 300,000 tons, say, night has failed to satisfy public opinion in this 500,000 tons altogether, both governments engag 1. Cpl. Dempsey, o Vivsash, Tayler... country. "Whoever expected it to foreshadowing to renew the convention for another five Pte, Clegg: o J. Braga, b Tayler a' chango in Great Britain's attitude towards yours from Sept. 1, 1963, should their request be Pto, Castleman, Hancock, b Lammert

been mistaken," By the granted, but threatening to give notice to ter Cpl. Prieatland, b Tayler Germany has

Darling, o E. Brags, b Lammert... Cologne Gorette, frequently the mouthpiece of minste the treaty on Sept. 1, 1912, should no. Cpl. J'eekhurst, a and b Tavier the Foreign Offles in Berlin. Ho vindicates the agreement be arrived at. The permanent de C. Sgt. Kuight, o E. Braga, b Lammort policy he has pursueil so far in the matter, and legstes from the different countries who are Pte Hail, b Tayler... even the Opposition declares its approval of it about to hold their annust meeting in Brussels This was to be looked for, as it would have been on Dec 8 will therefore bave to consider the contrary to the traditions of the British Parlia necessity of convening a congrass of representa- ment to leave the Government in the lurch on tives of their governments early in thy new a question of foreign politics, which, although year to discuss the question,, which may the denger point way be passed for the prosent, result in an abrogation of the sugar convention will continue to exercise an important infened altogether and to a return to the old system of

bigh protective duties and export premiums. en the general state of affairs for some time come. The Freuz Ze tang, the ultra-conver vative organ, thirks that the speech, which buy been applauded by all parties in England and appears to have somewhat relieved the tension there, was not conciliatory (ontgegenkommend), It has either improved the situation nor made it worke, so that for the present

THE POLICE BALL. everything remains as it was.”. All papers ogree

was rather Although the atmosphere that the paoific nssurances of Sir Edward and the hope he expresser of more friendly resultry for dancing on Friday night, the lations with Germany in the fainro lack annual ball organised by members of the the City Hall. terpsichorean enthusiasts warmth, but they admit that he is right in say Police Force drew a large number of ing that the process of reconciliation can be bat The function has become an institution in a slow and gradual one and cannot be accelerated. Hongkong, and the present ball was quite Sir Edward states that Euginad desires to live on on teams of equality with Germany: let her! prove it by no longer grudging us a place in the ; but as long as she looks askance at our colonial expansion and presumes to jaterfore in our dealings with other Powers, although her in terests are by no means concerned, we must doubt the afacerity of hor friendly mesurances, "It is does not words we want to convince us of Great Britain's good will" in the cry of one and all, To bo trenied on an equal footing and to be left alone, is all no demand, adde the Herliner Tageblatt, a liberal newspaper. At the same time Sir Edward's statement with regard to the triple enterte, that it would become an impossibility it one of its members wore to barbour aggressive designs against Germany or any Power, has boon noted with antisfaction.

par with those of preceding years. The police who organised the hall were as assiduous as ever in attending to the com- forts of their guests. The decorations were not on what could be termed a lavish scale, but they were as elective as could be wished. The staircase leading to the two halls was a mass of greenery and bunting, and St. George's Hall, in which the dancing took place, was prettily decorated with festions of greenery. The supper tables- were laid in St. Andrew's Hall, is of yore. and the old Chamber of Commerce room was again the meeting place for numerous guests who found dancing too irksome and preferred in while away the hours by card playing. The bar was in charge of Messrs." Attewell, Clarke and Cockte.

Messrs. J. Ogg and Corkle were the card room committee, while the supper arrange. ments were carried out by Messrs. I. Watt and I. Grant. The decorations and the general arrangements in connection with the function were carried out by a general com- mitter, of which Mr. Balger was the head.. The secretary, Mr. Lee, has argupied the position for the past five years, and his

The discrepancy in the statement of the Reichskanzler in his speech in the Reichstag the other day, that ho bad received no com- munications from the British Government be. tween the lef and 21st of July, and Sir Edward's assertion that Le bad reveral important inter views with the German Ambasador daring that time without being able to elicit any information, is generally commented upon, and it is asked why, if that was to, was not Sir Edward Glöschen, the British Ambassador in Berlin, in structed to enquire of Herr von Bothman Hollweg himself. It is thought, however, that it may have been an oversight that will probably be explained in the coming dobates on the Morocco treaty in the Reichstag, and that at any rate it appears to be no longer of any con- sequence. More importance is attached to the significance given to Mr. Lloyd George's the Guildhall on the ́ovening speech at of dhe 21st, which the German Reichskanzler would fein reprezent as being an after-dinner utterance; and surprise is expressed that the Foreign Secretary and his two colleagues Ir. Asquith end bir, Iloyd Gwrge, should are allowed themselves to be alarmed by un-tries for ten years:- abstantiated newspaper reports and still less

liable native rumours from the coast.

The effect of Sir Edward's speech on the Bourse bas born decidedly reasuring, and though

orgy was again responsible this year for the undoubted success attained.

Dancing commenced at nine o'clock, and it is estimated that fully 450 dances were present. The dance music was played by The M.Cs. the hand of the K.O.Y.L.E were Messrs. R. C. Wait, W. Stuart and A. Pattison. The programme, a very lengthy one-included three waltzes, as was the case last year, two lancers, two valeras, rel, La Rinka. D'Alberts, Caledonians, quadrilles, military two step, an eightsome Boston two-step, Schottische, a barn dance, a polka, and a Sir Roger de Coverlev, The programme was, in fact, almost The counter- part of last year's.

o boom has followed, great firmness once more revails and quotations are tending upwards. Trade generally zeems to be pretty netive the accounts from the manufacturing districts, more particularly from the iron and textile ce tres, Fearo little to be desired taking them altogether, of which the difficulty in obtaining railwaY tracks for the transportation of raw materials to the interior affords corroborative evidence,

COMMERCIAL NEWS,

The man who is credited with having organised Copper and copper mining shares have been the present revolution in China, Dr. Sun Yat attracting attention of late, as present and pro- Ses, rassed through Hongkong on Thursday.spective supplies of this motal are represented The foot that he refused to be interviewed showa to fall far short of the requirements of the trade. that he has rome sense of his responsibility. There is little change to report in the prices of though this way be doubled on reading the other articles, such as wool, cotton, coffee, utterances which he is reported to have made to | sugar, ks. With regard to the last named com Chiness andlance in the afternoon. Hemodity, the announcement by Sir Edward Grey

to borrow money from foreigners that Great Britain might under certain contin willent giving security. This would suggest gencies feel obliged to withdraw from the that the hospitality which he received in Europe Brassele beet sugar convention at its expiration Les led him to form wwng conclusions and to on Erptember 1. 1913, is being much discussed. imagire that foreigners sro philanthropists It may be remembered that up to the year 1902 first end business men afterwards. I don't the best producing countries not only levied a think he will hug that delusion very long.

high import duty on feraign sugar but granted premiums on exports of the native article as well. The consequence was, that beef engar wis old cheaper in the English markets than at home, by which the preserving and other industries there benefited largely, whilst the Browing colonies complained of being ruined by the low prices ruling. At their argent and reiterated representations the British Govern ment entered into negotiations with the best producing countries for the abolition of export premiums, and a convention was concluded. between the several Powers in Brusse's in March, 1902, providing for a cessation of export premiome, a reduction of the import duties, and the exclusion of sagar from such countries as refused to join. Kursis was the only one that remained ontside, and her sugars wore cod. Bequently shut out from the European markets. The result of the convention prices rose in Great Britain, which suited the colonies, but called forth remonstrances from the various trades that med the article, so that Government felt it necessary bafore renewing. the ecuvention in 1907 to stipulate that England

It is a worthy motive which prompis a man to safeguard the rights of a minorily, but when that minority does not even exist it seeme like a cheer weete of goodness. On Thursday last the Legislativo Council was started when the Colonial Treasurer demanded recognition for the Clergy of the Church of Scotland in the list of voters and rebuked the Attorney-General for suggesting that such a person came under the heading of a Protestant disren'or, rightly point ing out that the Church of Scotland was an Established Church. But when it transpired that there were no clergy of that-ilk in the Colory the Trasurer bad sorrowfully to admit that there was no occasion for his taking further action. It does seem an anomaly that a Colony which boasts one of the largest gatherings of Scole in the For Enet cannot run to a national church. Does it mean that the Sont forgets his early training, the ten Commandments, and sundry other teachings when he gets East of Suez. I hope riot,

RODERICK RANDOM,

was that

THE EXPORT OF CHINESE PRODUCE.

A report just issued by the Imperial Maritime Customs, giving an analysis of following table showing the value of the the export trade from China, contains the export of Chinese produce to foreign, coun-

VALUE.

YEAR.

1901

.169,656,757

1902

214,181,584

HOM

214,352,467

1904

239,486,683

1905

217,868, 197

1906

236,4561739

1907

264,380,697

1968

276,660,403

TOOQ

338,992.814

1910

380,833.329

COMMISSIONS IN THE SPECIAL RESERVE OR TERRITORIAL FORCE.

The following dispatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies is published in the

Downing Street,

Government Gazelte :-

...

L. A. Rose, o Kaight, b Dempsey J. D. Noris, & Dempsey G. A. Habcook, o Hal; b Beckhurst J. V. Braga, e Hall, b Bocklmsí R. A. Carvalho, eat out... H. H. Tayler, b l'empáry, E. L. Braga, 1.b... Priestland L. B-Lammert, not out... W. H. Viveash R. Bain

did not bat H. Pestonji

Extras

Total for 6 Wka.

W.

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB » HONGKONG,

GOLF CLUB,

There wo four preliminary: boots. The frat was between Ferrigan of the Sfineduur and Littlejohn of the Tanar. The latter was altogether too good for his opponent aud Forrigan was in trouble from the start. The third round saw bim hugging the boards.for over 10 seconds.

Fesman Gummer of the detres and Seaman Skinner of the Monmouth next clashed, and mixed matters för a couple of rounds. In the third Skinner gul in a heavy punch on to the 1 jaw and Gumwer had no farther interest in the

proceedings.

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Six (wo-minute rounds betwees Healy and Duff both of the finctaur, proved very interesting. Henly did most of the landing, and reveral times got bis man into tight corners, but Duff cloverly 120 smolbered up and thereby evaded pauishment. There was plenty of give and take and at the finish of the bent honours were chay.

This match was played on the Hongkong C.C: grounds, and resulted in an essy win for the Hongkong Club. The scores wore as

follow :-

GOLF CLUE,

Clapham, a Bancock. b Donnelly Buti erland, & Fowler Addison. b Donnelly Bird, 'Donnelly

Wood, a Hancock, b Fowler Crawford, b Pearce........ Bognall, Allinson, b Hewitson Hutchinson, Iounelly, b fearco Walls not out

7 ellia, a Pearce, b Hewitson Dashwood, o Drawn, b Hewitson

Extraa...

**

Total

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Donnelly... Fowler Hewitson Fentonji.....

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0.

9

1

5

12

7

21

1

2

.... 3.7 HONGKONG CLUB.

Rer. Hewitson, 1.b.w., b Bird... Pearca o Dashwood, b'Bagnall Mans, e Crawford, b Addison Facelay b Bird.... Phelips not out

Fowler, Dashwood b Bagnall Atkinson, St. Dashwood, b Bid

Extras

Gunnor Bost, 12 stame, and Seaman Steor. 11 Ther smacked each stone, next took the areon.

other for the Erst two minutes, and provided a golden opportunity for witty remarks from some of the onlookers. In the second round Steer walized all over Bort and pat bim to sleep with 3 a gentle tap on the point.

3

Myles challenged the winner of the Arnold. 25 Dunn bout for a side bot of 8400. Petturis

inclined to meet Shuter..

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XMAS SERVICES,

MAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL,

The Roman Catholic Cu hedral was gaily decorated for the celebration of Christmas. The Cburch was filled with a large congregation. Mating started at 10.31 p.m. His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni Mcating with the assistance of the full clergy. The following were sung by the Sanctuary obeir: Christe natus est pro vobis and the Hymn "Josu Redemptor" and Palms 2, 18, 44, 47, 71, 84, 88 95 and 97

The Te Deum was xalemnly sang by the fail

5 choir, followed by the Pontifical Mass (music by

INTIMATIONS

SKIN IRRITATION

MADE HER WALK

FLOOR ALL NIGHT

Came on Hands and Arms Like Little Blisters. Was Dreadful. Would Break and Spread. Eased at Once and Quite Cured by Use of Cuticura Ointment and Soap.

Cured Baby of Rash and Sores, Too..

**Whenever I can recommend Cutleora Boap and Oatment, I shall be pleased to do so, as I consider them a household treasure, My hands and arms were covered with ting small spots which caquel' me greni irrhatian, and I had to walk my bedroom floor some- times all night. Then I got a Witle Cuticura Ointment which ensed the Irritation at onCO, My husband got nie some Cutleurs Soap and more Cuticura Olutment from the chemist, and now I see nething of the rushi at all. think the Cuticura Soup: and Vintment should be kept in every home." (Signed) Mrs. Ande Body, 50, Victoria Rd, Worksop, Notts, England, Apr. 17, 1910.

In a later letter. Mrs. Bingly adds: The eruption used to come at first like little white bilsters, and the iritation was dreadful, Then they would break and spread, but by the use of the Cuticura Soup and Girment I have got quite cure. I have also recur- mended to a friend of mine; both the Cunniema Bosp and Ointmens' for her baby. He was covered with rash and eares from his teeth, Bhe is delighted with them, for they have cured ber baby."

The Cutler. Remedies are the most ee nomical treatment for the skin and scalp of Infants, children and achilas, a. lalder of Cuti- cura floop and a box of Cbwur Ontment being often sufficient, Baltkronglinne e world. Lombon depot;, 27: Charterhouse Sr. 1. S. A. Patter Drug & Chem. Corp. Bole Props., Bosan. Send for free Coticua tok an authority on treatment of skin ihrensos.

Chas. J. Gaupp & Co.

Beg to invite inspection of their

CHRISTMAS

AND

SEASON'S GOODS.

NEW

Albrecht in B dat), accompanied by the orchestra EXTRA FINE DIAMOND JEWELLERY

of the Philarmonics and by M. Barr, M. Baptista,

A. Ormond and R. Baptista..

The Adeste Fr'es was sweetly sung by a

70 member of Et. Joseph's'ol air and reppended by

D the congregation. The services conluded at INEXPENSIVE

8-it when communion

duunistered

This morning Solemn High Mass will be held

a Speciality.

MODERN ARŤ JEWELLER Y

to many.

aix wickets for

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

171

at 8 o'clock, with sermon and Banediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 5.30 p.m.

ENGLISH MOUNTED :

M:

Bird Bagnall Hutchison Addison

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LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

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R. E. beat the Hongkong Club by thre goals to nil.

Nuval Yard defeated R. G. A. by four goals to Iwo.

CHRISTMAS FIXTURES.

KOWL ON u.'c.c.c.

A friendly match has been, arranged to E played on Tuesday, commencing at 11 a.m.

The following will represent the C.0.0. H. H. Tayler, G. A. Hancock, L. E. Lamwer! W. H. Virrash, E. Pestonji, L. A. Rose, J. I Noris, R. Phillips, C. Johnstone, 8. Batiliwan and R. Bass,

H.X,C.C. . UNITED SERVICES. For this annual two days' fixture, the follow ing bave been selected to play for the Hongkon Cricket Clah against the United Services:-

A. C. E. Eltorough, H. É. O. Bird, T. Pearce, H. Hancock, R. O. Hutchison, A. Dashwood, A. E. Fowler, M. A. Mass, R Thursfeld, D. E. Donnelly and A. R. Sathe land.

Pay to commence to-day at 2.15 p.m. an tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Tiffs to be obtained at the pavilion on the 25th instant, at 1 o'clock.

LAWN BOWLS.

15th November, 1911. SIR-I have the honour to inform you that the War Office have had under their consideration the question whether com- missions, in the Special Reserve or Terri torial Force can be held by gentlemen belonging to the permanent Civil Service of the Crown Colonies and Protectorates, and that the Army Council have now decided that

(a.) Commissions in the Special Reserve will no longer be given to gentlemen permanently employed in civil capacities

There was a good attendance. The cham- in the Crown Colonies and Protec-piosetip competition resulted in an easy win

torates.

(b.) Officers of the Special Reserve who are at present holding, or who may in future accept, such permanent civil appointments will be called upon to resign their commissions. 2.-There is no necessity for an officer of the Territorial Force who has been seconded to resign his commission until he shall have reached the limit of the period (four years) during which he may be seconded from that

force.

3-The Army Council have further intimated that officers will no longer, be permitted to retire under the provisions of Article 310 of the Royal Warrant if they intend to take up permanent civil appoint ments in British Colonies and Protectorates. It is not meant, however, that the rule as to resignation of their commissions in the eflect as regards officers who retired under Special Reserve should have retrospective- the above-mentioned Article and are now employed under Colonial Governments. I have, elc.,

L. HARCOURT. The Officer Administering the Govern ment of Hongkong,

Kowloon Bowling Green closed its season ou Saturday afternoon when the finals in three competitions were played and the members were "at home" to their friends.

Championship-A. Ramsay; runner sp, D.

Keith.

President's prize GR. Edwarde; runner up. S. Gray.

COOLIE EMIGRATION TO BORNEO.

The following is extracted from the minules of a meeting of the North Borneo Chamber of Commerce, held on the 27th ult. :-

the Letters from the Government and British Borneo Exploration Co., Ltd., and also Mr. Riddell's report were placed before Mr. Darby the meeting and discussed. mentioned that he had seen the Government with reference to the action of the Hong- Authorities in discouraging the kong

CHINESE JADE JEWELLERY

GOLD BRACELET WATCHES

IN GREAT VARIETY.

JAPPIN & WEBB'S

STERLING SILVER /ND

LEATHER GOODS.

CLOCKS AND TIME-PIECES

of all descriptions.

256

это

PINCE NEZ and

SPECTACLES

Fitted to Each

Individual's Faco.

Varied, in all Metals.

for A. Ramsay over D. Keith by 21 to 6, G. Remigration of coolies to Borneo, and they Edwards best 8. Gray for ilia President's prize, had promised to take steps to remove the Accurately by 21 to 10, and C. Alexander won from D. existing difficuhles and misunderstandings. It was considered that the scheme outlined Cooper in the Edwards Cap by 21 to 20. At

in the circular letter of the 6th November the obre of play the prizes were presented by fast issued by Government on the subject was too lacking in detail for the Committee Mrs. Edwards as under

to offer any effective criticisms on it. ItOur Stock is Complete, Assortment was resolved that the most expeditious way of handling the matter would be to ask His Excellency the Acting Governor if he would be good enough to meet a Sub-Committee Vice President's priso-G. R. Edwards; of the Chamber on his return to Sandakan in order to discuss the situation raised and rubber up, 8 Gray,

obtain definite information on several points **Telegraph" Cup (handicap competition) - L. | involved by the Government scheme but not Guy; runner up, A Ramsay,

dealt with, or explained in, the Government Edwards Cup-C. Alexander; runner up, D. circular, one point of urgent importance being what regulations the Government pro Cooper.

post to adopt after the 31st December and Croquet singles competition-G. B. Edwards; until the Government agency is in working rancer op, G, K. 'Haxton.

order in order to ensure that the required supply of labour might be forthcoming.

A Sub-Committee consisting of Messrs. Aston, Breitag and Darby was appointed for the above purpose and the Actin Secretary was instructed to take the necessary steps to arrange for an interview.

Mr. D. Harvey, the president of the club, afterwards presented Mrs. Edwards with s | beautiful bouquet, and on the call of Mr W. Russell the doners of prizes were thanked for Itheir gifte.

Lenses Ground on the Premises.

LARK & CO.. SCIENTIFIC OPTICIANS YORK BLOGS, CHATER RD

CLARK

HONGKONG

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