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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, APRIL 26mm, 1915-

Chinese in this respect I have redes yet seen a bank compradore or is Chines shopkeeper make a calculation without th use of the abacus; but I believe in the Hongkong schools rental arithmetic is subject to which a good deal of attention

LOCAL SPORT.

R. N. DOCKYARD RIFLE CLUB,

N.R.A. SILVER BADGE SHOOT.

The RN. Dockyard Rilla Club Eelda shoot at Tai Hang on Saturday for the National Rifle Association's silver badge. The competitors found the wind very tricky at on yards, and the stores at this range were consequently very ordinary The scores were as follows

TR Day...

JConnors

3. Tooker, jun. H. R. G. Elson

A. J. J. Brcek

200 500 600 Total

27.29. 30.8G

27 24 85" 20 31 20 80 31 £9 25 85 20 31 M 84 24. 20 31 71 25 23 19 07

VOLUNTARY AID DETACHMENT.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE.

The Preliminary Course in Home Nursing in connection with the Hong kong Voluntary Aid Detachment (Ladies) has just been completed, and the Recruit Course will be commenced under Dr.. Daimaahay Allan on Tuesday, the 27th inst., at 11.45 am, at the Military Hos pital, Bowen Road, All the present Members of the Detachment have obtain ed the Certificates qualifying for admis sion (Trained Nurse's Diploma, ora Certificate in Home Nursing and another in First Aid), but it has been decided to admit in addition limited dumber of ladies as Probationers who will not necessarily be required to pass camina

RANDOM REFLECTIONS.

People from Salop may posses a aptitude for frngal living and general domestic economy, but have those who are now in the Colony solved the problem of how to be happy on a 1-, some on 4d.is vory rightly devoted. →the Benedicts have sd. deducted from It is good to know that there ure, a their 1/- for the wife and family a few men in the world to whom the name day in Hongkong? Imagine their posi-mother-in-law is not ominously but bion, and posibilities to indulge in geminely sacred. During the bearing of few of life's little luxuries. Ad quads Chinese case at the Supreme Court about 20 cents, 1/- equals about 50 cents. recently, a witness persistently referred Day exceedingly hot, and to avoid ex- to "the old woman. The cross travagance some of these men from examining barrister hesume enviours and Shropshire have walked down from the inquired what was meant by this nardon.. Peak Lemon squash to sip blissfully ically expressed phrase "ths old through a straw 3 Day's pay would the woman." "He means his mother-in-law," too seriously depleted. Rick÷ha or tram replied the interpreter with an ill-dis- rido for a baozze Reckless indulgesco, goised smile!! Connst beams "really oxistence of day's pay again endangered, angry and oxclaimed—“ Tell him he must. Picture show?" Thirty odd cents? Bene not refer to his mother-in-law in that the highest aggregate of the best twelve can be enrolled who is not prepared to The Club Championship, awarded for tions. It should be noted that no Member diot's day's pay will not meet the expense, way; it's not right. She may be quit: shoots in competition games during the sign the following Declaration. thes 50 cm men again realise that the mies old lady." The "old woman" was season, go for the second year in succes day's pay will be practically lost in in Court at the time her dignity and sion to Mr. H. R. G. Eleda, whoss aver- few hours entertainment, enjoyed from status were being so gallantly defaded, ug was 59. Mr. Brock was second, with an the fourmust seats of the theatre and it is stated that her yellow complex average only a slight degree smaller, and Far too rçeklee. But fow cheap on flushed pink, and that she cast dep-Messrs. Day and Connors third and things remain. Walking, breathing, and, meaning eyes at her legal gallant, who fourth. With the Championship goes the when the finances have been sufficiently was, by the way, quite unaware of the Donegal Badge, printed by the N.E.A., tightened to alter the purchase of good lady's precice. It was spontaneous and Mr. Elson has now secured this three iobacco, a snake and thoughts of gallantry on bobalf of a Shropshire town or village where luxury section of the community.

-much-deplased times in 'succession. was more easily obtainable; To think that when I take a return ticket the Peak I am spending the equal of a man's Pay!

Mvs Brock

Mrs. Ponsford.

On Wednesday the Club will shout with the Shropshire LI. at Tai Hang.

HONGKONG C. C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

agree to maintain my efficiency as a member of the above Dotachment to the best of my ability, and to join the Detachment ou notifica tion whenever the Territorial Forces or Volunteers are, mobilised in the event. of war, at the place ordered in the Colony also pledge myself not to resign during war or internal distur bance without special permission of the Commandant, and I will also give the Commandant one inonth's notices of my desire to resign,

I will inform the Commandant if I change my address.

A Class in "First Aid to the Wounded?" will also be held on Tuesdays, and Fridays, 10.45 to 11.48 m at the Mili tary Hospital, Bowen Rond. All who con-wish to do so are invited to attend these lectures (six in number) whether members of the Detachment or not. The Lecturer will be Dr. Basil Taylor.

SATURDAYS RESULTS.

Results of Saturday's matches in section with the Hongkong C.C. tennis tournement are as follas

Redmond beat W. B. Ford 6-1, 6-3, Open Championship Singles.-F. A

Smith, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.

5. S. E. Green beat Capt. Hatorsley

Cannot something be done to dispose of the many poor physical wrecks who act as chair and ricsha candies? The. vech is not intended to -reen....mything: For many weeks n flag which appeared brutal or anal in the coolie's existence to have been in and out of the wars but cannot they be diplomatically in floated proudly over the Reserves boud formed when next they apply for Becness quarters. thes Club Germania. This

that their day's work-in such strenuous particular flug attracted a deal of tear-

employment, at least is er nd that tian, not only becase vf its striking they must seek work more compatible resemblance to the Belgian colours, but with their physical capabilities ? also because the centre was, presumably, will say that people should not patronics Some *blown away. At any rate, the feature these old men who are obviously on their

Singles, A Class.-R. A. Bovet (ice. of flag was this large hole in the last legs, and whe invariably have fear-/6) at Colonel Crisp (owe 2/6), 6--1, centre, and groups of people often stood ful coughs, but the fact remains that Singles,B Clas-W. H. Viveasli and gazed at it, and doubtless conjured up people do, and sometimes the picture as (owe 6) beat M. M. Mazs (reo. 2/6), pictures of war with this stained standard presented is anything but pleasant. It-75-6, 6-3 E Abraham (owo 13) always to the front. Now it has gone, it may be mere coincidenes, but the coolies

heat St. Amory (awe 2/6), 6-3, 7-5,

Handicap Doubles. - Sandford and has passed away without ceremony to be displaying the greatest number of ribs Murphy (scratch) bant Dr. pr and R. usurped by startling new colours which, and general signs of wastage always 0. Hutchison (res. 15/1), 7-5-5- though looking exceedingly dapper, can seem to secure patrcus of considerable H. R. Phelips heat J. R. Wood and R. Profesionel Parrs. H. A. Nishat and not claim the admiration and respect of avoirdupois. The saurs thing may be. O. Bird, 6-4, 2 the remnant which previously clung to witnessed in Kowloon, whom the she.com M. P. Lo will mit Ng Size Kwong in the flagstaff. It must also be ramen-in-chief among the gharry penics is semi-final of the Singles Champion hered that the old flag was the immediate generally forced to drag the cavy ship to-morrow at 1.30 pm.

weights; whole bunch of them. The sub- successor of the German colours; and oct is really not one for levity: the sight ib bore, the mhains of -" war” with an is often sickening and saddening. Doubt, air of uncbstrusive pride. Many people kes, the future of a coolie who has reached have inquired the destination of the old an age when he can work no more is anything but alluring: For it would fing, and why it has been removed. There be much better for him to creep away are many "curio hunters, too, who would somewhere than to carry on a torturous have given heaps of dollars for the old existence with age and strength both

against him, flag and who would also have weaved a war-like history ground it which would have held their hearers. for hours. Can anyone ebar up this little mystery, and AN 18TH CENTURY CHINESE Jefferies (owe 15) beat Miss Neave and supply some particulars relative to the. holed flag which has passed?

RODERICK RANDOM.

**SISTER SUSIE."

During the reign of the Chinese Emperor Kien Lung (1735-1795) wars with hill tribes were of common occur. rence, and, as a rule, wore particularly fores. In those days, as now, the soldiers were in need of garments to keep them term during the campaign, and it fell fo

In view of the opinions that have been expressed in the correspóndenez columns of this paper and elsewhere recently with regard to those who am not members of the Auxiliary Forces, the

lat of the who were left be following observations of Mr. Justice hind; to supply them. They entered Darling in a libel action last month are into the spirit of the work with vigour, invested with peculiar interest. His and a specimen of the romantic is found in the history of an attendant at the lordship said: There are a number of palace of the Emperor, named Kai Yuen people who now devote their activitica to A large quantity of regimental clothing insulting people who are not dressed in (we read in an extract from an Asiatic khaki. I know a case of a young man of Journal of the time) was sent by the Emperor to the troops on the frontiers military age who had unfortunately lost great quantity of which was made in A soldier having a portion of his leg and had an artificial the Imperial Palace. foot, He was sitting on a seat by the received his uniform found in the pocket

easide and one of those women with a white feather came up and abused him for not having enlisted. The effect was deplorable upon the pour young fellow, who would have been most anxious to go

into the Army if he could. The plaintiff has done his best to enlist and has been refused on the ground of medical unit.

news. The jury showed their sympathy by awarding £100 damages.

Some communts on the employment of

of the coat the following ode:--

The soldier in battle with foemen contending Through cold and fatigue is unable to rost; then make this garment, his person de

fending From cold, though I cannot tell who 'twill

furest.

Concerned for his welfare whoover ha be,

I ndil extra stitches to keep out the wind; And to guard his dear person, the stranger

is dear

KOWLOON CC. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

New Members should give their names and addresses to the Hon. Secretary (Miss Humphreys) before or after the

first lecture..

BETRAYED BY CHINESE. STOKERS FRIGHT AT CHASE BY SUBMARINE..

BRITISH SHIP'S FATE.

Tha Dalmira, which was sunk cff the Isle of Wight last month, was a vessel of 2,210 tons and, owned by the Kyle Trans- port Company, Liverpool. She was com manded by Captain Luncefield, and had a crew of thirty-two, twenty-four of whom wore Chinese.⠀⠀⠀ The crew "wore landed at Sandown and conveyed to Portsmouth in The following matches took place. on

a British destroyer.

ga The ship's engineer told the following Saturday:

story to a reporter: Mixed Doubles Miss Long and Chun- ̈· About seven o'clock on Thursday Fut (owe 4/6) boat Mr. and Mrs. Meadorning we saw a submarine well astern (scr.). G-2, 4-6, 6-1; Dr. and Mrs. of us, and she at once gave chase. Forsyth (ser) heat Mr. and Mrs. Stevens Three revolver shots were fired for us (owe 15), 6-4 6-1; Mrs. Crapnell and to bring up, but Captain Lancefield know that our ship was a fast boat, and gave Railton 3-1, 7-5,

Scratch Pairs Stalker and Chunyut bert Clements and Blackburn, 78, 8-8. Handicap Single "B"-E. Long (scr.) beat .. Abraham (owe 15) 6-2; Haigi (rec. 3/6) beat A. A. Fyfe (ree 3/6) 6-1, 6-1.

Handicap Single A-Blackburn heat Silver, 6-4, 3-0, 6-2.

FEAR SCHOOL SPORTS, The children attending the Peak School gathered in force with their parents and friends on Saturday afternoon taat, the occasion being the School Sports, held on the lawns attached to the residence of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn. The weather, was ideal from the point of view of the competitors who, both boys and girls, were full of enthusiasm and lively spirite; but the onlookers, notwithstanding their deep interest, found the cold wind a triße too keen. However, Mr. Severn gener- ously dispensed tea and refreshments 10 all comers, and with unfailing good. humour kept everybody amused.

Was

The sports had been arranged at very is in vain to expect we shell mot in this ly contested. I staf a large portion of wadding behind. short notice, but all the events were kern-

Mulamusement life;

occasioned when Mr. Severn organized a Flat Race (Handicap) for all the gentle men present. The winner was Mr. R. C. Barlow, the Rev. Mr. Hickling and Lt. Danby coming in second (dead heat), ***

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9.15 P.M. ORCHESTRA IN ATTENDANCE. Hongkong, 24th April, 1915.

THE following are some of the notable festiva of the THE

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orders for full steam, and I am certain we should have got away The captain wee, however, reckoning on the fidelity of the Chineas, but they unfortunately failed us. As soon as they knew they were being pursed by a German sab. marine nothing would induce them to re NEW COLUMN SELECTOR main bolow to food the furnaces. We tried every possible means to keep the Chinese below, but it was no good, and, as there were only eight Englishmen sboard, it was hopeless for for us to try to escape desa

The submarine rapidly overtook us. Her commander, who spoke English well, told us to take to busts, giving us a few ed away from the ship, leaving all our minutes to do so, and when we had pull- belongings behind, they torpedoed her

"Afterwards the German commander,

who had promised to take us in tow, came

back to us and towed us for an hour and

half. Then, seeing a large ship com ing, he said, We must look after our own safety,' threw off the tow lines, and the submarine disappeared below. the

"She was a large craft, but we had no opportunity of seeing her number."

JAPANESE FOLDIER'S ACT OF GRATITUDE. TRIBUTE TO BRITISH IDEALS.

The British Embassy in Tokyo recintly rooved from a Japanese soldier in For mosa 95. 2, nuivalent to over a mont'i's pay, as a gift to the war relief funds. The gift was accompanied by a letter Respectfully unfold myself as follows:

Buying:

Chinese comprades in Japanex banks

The soldier gave the ode to his officer, prompts the inquiry whether the Chinese who transmitted it to the Emperor. His kro may stronger in mental arithmetic Majesty ordered strict enquiries to be than the Japanese? One writer says:ade throughout the palace for the per- are due to Mr. Severn, Mrs Ralphs (who

son who wrote it. When Kai Yuen was distributed the prizes) Miss Skinner various ways. Since then I have read some "If there ever was a time that Chinese askerl, she replied, "I am dererving of (Head Mistress) and her Staff, Mr were commonly engaged by Japanese the thousand deaths. The Emperor, Hickling and Mrs. Messer who hanks the reason world probably so that however, took compassion on her and judged in the Hat-trimming Competi- they are quicker at figures and are not married her to the person who found the tion. Mr. R. C. Barlow and & number of

ude-Peking Daily News.

ST. GEORGE'S DAY, 1915.

such slaves to the sorban. It is painful to anyone acquainted with the quickness. of the Western railway clerk to go to a Japanese-booking office and find that in “Kuswer to a nequest for a couple of rail-

way tickets an elaborate calculation has This coral throne of kings, this cœptred

ialo,

ENGLAND.

to be done on the surahan before the This earth of majesty, this ext of Mars, amount can be arrived at, perhaps with This other Eden, semi-Faradies; an impatient crowd waiting to get tickets This fortress built by Nature for herself for a train just about to start? As for Against infection and the band of war: This happy breed of men, this little world; mental arithmetic, says Profesor Cham This precious stone sat in the silver sca berlain, that does not exist in this Which serves it in the office of a wall,

Or as a mea defensive of a house

Cadets who tendered invaluable aɛsist- ance, and to the following who very kindly contributed to the prizes:-Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar, Mrs. Carmichael, Mrs. Arthur Chapman, Mr. A. G. Coppin Mr. W. G. Humphreys, Mr. Ralphs and others.

The proceedings closed with hearty Authem by children and visitors. ***** cheers and the singing of the National

(No. 10).

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It was there that I deeply pondered over Hongkong, 23rd April. 1915. the kindness of an English lady whom I had met in Tokyo some years ago, and all the suffering that I have endured in the expedition ever since discharging my duty towards my country has given me en overs Thelming apathy towards the bereaved families of the dead soldiers and those dis

Mr. Hyndman, Chairman of the Bri. tish Socialist party in a letter to M Clemencean, the well-known French shled,

archipelago. Tell any ordinary Japakes Against the enemy of less happier lands420bicéan and journalist, urges that the Even if the least member of a family of a

to add 5 and 7; he will flounder hope: dessly unless his familiar friend, the abacus, it is hand'," Is there any great difference between the Japanese and the

This blessed plot, this earth, this realm,

this ENGLAND.

SHAKESPEARE

(his birthday.)

Amoy

Hardie Hamsay Macdonald, and other through this small contribution no joy could pro-Gernian attitude of Messrs. Herr, | disabled or dead soldier could be helped

Labourites does not reflect the attitude be greater to me than

By to bid you

PATKAKABURO NÁÐA.

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