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PERING

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IPHOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

PERING, September 22nd. THE GREAT QUESTION.

The Cirent Question though not un géttled is not so often on the lips of the people these days. The present is "recognised as an interlude and bye and bye discussions will be revived, and may

IMEERIAL FAMILY.

THU HONGKONG DAILY ERESS

It is reported that the Imperial Family wish to take up residence in January next in the Summer Palace, which, however, is not in the bust state of repair. Money is needed to make it habitable, and of cours

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KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2007, 1918.

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congestion experienced hitherto. membership, considering all things, was wonderful, and there had been a increase of 08 new members during the The annual meeting of the Kowloon course of the year, but they had lost a C.C. was held at the Pavilion Inst even-number of man who had gone to the.

presiding.

There was a large attendance of members.

for itself. The golf section of the Club front, etc. The financial statement spoke

was very strong, but he wanted to hear more about it. He thought that matches The Club had should be arranged collared most of the Championships of this Colony and he was very anxious that they should capture the Golf He regretted the Championship too.

application is made to the Central Governing, Dr. Forsyth, President of the Club, ment for the necessary funds, an applic tion which is as embarrassing as

Among other things, the annual report applications of a similiar nature. perhaps better that this beautiful place states that the profit made in the work should be occupied and kept in repair, aying of the Club reached the record figure it is undoubtedly one of the most interest of 81,927.36. This is principally due to Chou An Huci hasing features of the vicinity of Peking, considerably augmented membership, been gravely impeached by the Bureau of besides being of some historic value. No and increased bar turnover. The percent abandonment of the children's sports, | Censors, and the President has read the doubt the anoney will be forthcoming, and age of profit on the bar remains at the bat in view of the calls on the purses of

hap decisions reached.

Propaganda work continues in peculiar

Chinese fashion.

the Imperial Family will be made happy.

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people owing to the war, it had been considered advisable. '

accounts and

unanimously approved.

same figure as during the seasons 1910 1913, your Committee having, with great the regret, felt it necessary to raise prices The report

after the unsatisfactory results of the working of the Club during the season 1913-1814. Sixty-five new members joined the Club during the year, anking our present membership 244, an increase of 42 caer laet year. meeting was held on 27th July at which rule was added whereby members of

impeachment and pronounced judgment.

His Excellency Count Sforza, to the effect that the organisation must confine itself strictly to academic discus Italian Minister, has been recalled to Rome sion ́ and avoid all semblance of politics for duties in the Foreign Office. He should return immediately, but as the Countess activity. This may not be regarded as a setback for the Monarchical organisation, and their little son are not in the best of but if compared with the treatment meted health, he and his family will proceed His homewards by the longer ses route. out to the Chih An Huci, it seems a veritable triumph, for the latter.have been Excellency, who has been here for a con- unable to secure from the police thsiderable time, and Countess Sforza will

were

The election of officers resulted as follows:-President, Dr. Forsyth; Vice- President, Mr. P. R. Wolff; Hon. Secre tary, Mr. S. E. Green; Hon. Treasurer, An extraordinary Mr. W. Kaye; Captain, Mr. J. P. Robinson; Vies-Captain, Dr. C. Forsyth. The question of a Captain of the "B"

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and occupy a building as an office, while two Chinese papers, the Tien in Fan and Kua Mia Kung Pao, which opposed the propaganda of the Chou An Huei, have "Beets suppresserk. Of course it is only faiz to stale that these checks and restrictions are not carried out under the authority of the Central Government, but are simply Still, the fact that police measures.

little or no protest has been raised against these actions is in itself significant,

One stage of the movement was reached on Monday when the State Council sitting in its capacity as Li Fa Yuan examined the sixty-seven petitions received from the Provinces in support of the proposed reversion to Monarchy, and agreed to re- commend to the President that action upon

leave next week.

Sir Richard Dane sets out next month on a tour of inspection in Mongolia.

MEMÒRIAL SERVICE.

A servies was held in the British Lega tion Chapel yesterday in memory of the lute Sir Cland Macdonald, formerly Bri- tish Minister here," It was attended by leading members of the British com- manity, by representatives of the Allied Legations, and by Delegates from the The chapel was Chinese Government. draped for, the occasion and the Legation Ag was half-masted.

AT THE MAGISTRACY,

to be members, ipso justo.

Committees were elected as follows:-

Committee Messrs. General

1 tin Biscuits.

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commodities:---- R. L. Ground expenses have amounted to the high figure of 8113.25, but the Committee Atkinson, G. Duncan, A. Hamilton, feel sure that the result of their efforts. P. Lindsell, D. Neilson, J. Stalker, H. E. Stevens. nad W. L. Weaser during the past two seasons has been a decided, and permanent improvement io Ballotting Committee:-Messrs. F. D. Haigh, D. Harvey, J. Juck, G. H. May the ground and its surroundings.

McCormack, K. McLennan, H. Overy, J. Ralston, E. W. White, and P. W. A.

An application by the Committen for the use of the open space to the north of the ground is being considered by the Government. If the use of this ground is granted, provision will be made for the playing of tennis throughout the year.

It has again been necessary to spend a considerable sum on repairs to the pavilion, owing to extensive dry-rot and the merivity of white ants. The building

these should be delegated to some paklis | ALLEGED LARCENY OF PRECIOUS repairs will continue to be high during representative organ, suggesting at the same time that the Citizens' Conventi

ahould be summoned before the end of the year in order to decide this moment- OUR INSUL

STONES.

Inspector Gordon charged a Japanese named Yukishi Nosi, with, whilst a ser- vant of M. B. R. Doray, the larceny of

Wilkie.

Votos of thanks to the Chairuno and THE the retiring Hen. Secretary (Mr. L. J. Blackburn) and Hon. Committees for their enthusiastic and sucessful work concluded the meeting.

MEETING.

is now in fair condition, but it seems CIVIL SERVICE C,C, ANNUAL highly probable that the expenditure on the remainder of the building's existence. The efforts of the General Committee for the coming season should be concentrated on the provision of a substantial cash

The annual general meeting of the members of the Hongkong Civil Service Cricket Chib was held at the Clubhouse last evening, the President (Hon, Mr. W.

It is felt that the sooner this 200 precious stons, valued at $350. The reserve, against the time when the present Chatham, C.M.G.) presiding.

question is decided once and for all, the better it will be for everybody concerned, and also for businces in this country.

Before closing this note I must not for get to mention the reception and tiffin which the Chon An Haei organised for last Sunday at the Hotel de Wagon Lits. They teak passession of the dining-room, oud the guests had to be accommodated in This the breakfast-room and dsewhere. display of itself was not without effect on foreign opinion, and certainly gives the impression that the party has little fear regarding the future.

THE PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY. The President's birthday was quietly but generally observed on Thursday, and bunting was everywhere displayed. Yuan Bhih: Kai received at his private residence the felicitations of the Vice-President and high officials, while Prince Pu conveyed the congratulations of the Imperial family and hoped that he might enjoy good health In the quaint language of one newspaper account His Excellency is reported to have said that he did not possess much virtue and ability, but he would de his best t serve the country." After having enter tained his yisitors in the morning, the

Inspector said that the defendant was arrested by Ls. MeWalter at the old Post-Office Buildings, where he had been carrying on trade as a jeweller. remand was asked for y, the polies and was granted.

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WAS RECOGNITION MUTUAL? When a Chinese was brought before Mr. J. R. Wood yesterday on a charge of stealing fowls from stables at Wanchai the Magistrate scrutinised the defen dant's features intently, and remarked that he seemed to recognise his face. His worship asted defendant if he had ever been before him, and defendant emphatically affirmed that he had not. His worship was apparently not satisfied, and remanded the case for enquiries to be made congyrning the defendant.

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CONSTABLE TO THE

RESCUE.

building finally ceases to fulfil the Club's requirements.

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The annual report stated, inter alia: -- Cricket: Considering all circumstances There is little prospect of League the season 1814-1015 was not a bad one, Cricket during the coming season, but though not so successful as many in the very effer will be made to aprango as Club's history. Unfortunately our two extensive & programine of matches a pos. best bats found it impossible to play, Mr. sible. The ground is in excellent order, Hutchison not appearing at all, while. and it is hoped that members will give Mr. Sayer only played once, when be their whole hearted support to the Cap-scored a Line 99 against the Hongkong C.C.. Mr. Hamilton left for Canton carly Interest in golf is increasing greatly in December, and Mr. Hellings, a useful enrolled in this section. There are still January. In view of this the Club among Club members, 10 of whom are bat and wicket keeper, left for the front ten vacancies, the United Service Club did well to win 7 against 8 defeats. Two having granted twenty extra members for the year ending 30th June, 1916.

tain and the game.

were drawn. Mr. Lamble and Mr. Bird were at the head of the batting averages, A& Messrs. Witchell and Martyn next, usual, Mr. Bird and Mr. Witchell carried the bowling along and they received use- ful help from Mr. Martyn. Tennis: The past season, so far as league tennis was concerned, was the most disappointing one the Club has ever experienced. Of the nine matches played, we lost every one. This was owing to the fact that it was quite impossible to get a regular team together of players who were strong! Unfortunately, owing enough to represent the Club. Of the five been competitions which were arranged at the

The CHAIRMAN, proposing the adoption of the report and accounts, said they would all agree that they showed an eminently satisfactory state of affairs, and be congratulated the Club.on one of the most successful seasons in its career. In their name be thanked most beartily Special P.-c. 81 (Put Wei) intervened all the members of the various Com mittees, and the Hon. Secretary and to very good purpose in a quarrel in a house in Hollywood Road on Tuesday Hon. Treasurer for the hard work they evening. He heard police whistles blown must have put in. The Cricket team last from No. 238, and immedately investigat-season was one of the most successful

He entered a room in they had had. which were two men, one groaning from to

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the pain of a severe wound on the head, able to get the same keen competition beginning of the season, only two are as previously. There had, however, finished, the championship being won by President spent the afternoon very quietly and the other crouching in the corner,

His family, however, had different notions on the sub-holding in his hand an ugly-looking-chop-been keener interest in cricket, and he Mr. Biden, who mot and defeated the

per, with which the other man had been hoped it would continue. It was thought holder (Mr. Barlow) in the final. It is CLEARANCE

in the museum of curios..

The Special ordered the ject, and they celebrated the occasion very attacked. heartily by engaging the best Peking assailant to drop his weapon, and, on the actors for their entertainment both on that latter refusing, promptly threatened to Ashoot him, whereupon the chopper was day and on the following day.

The man was taken to the interesting feature of the display of buat dropped. ing was that the police visited shopkeepers station with considerable trouble, and and householders and gave them direc appeared before Mr. Lindsell yesterday- tions regarding the proper dimensions of He was sentenced to four weeks hard the flags they should display. This is a labour, with four hours' stocks. proper Republican touch!

A CHAMELEON-LIKE NEWSPAPER. Last week I mentioned that the Italian- owned Tientsin Sunday Journal printed by a German firm in the British Conces sion had undergone a series of sudden changes. It was ostensibly sold to an

· American subject named Dr, Rochelle, and

while still printed by the Cermon firm in

the French Concession. ment only lasted for one issue.

SALE.

desirable to run two teams this season hoped that members will give better sup- more or less of equal strength. The port to the Club next season, both in Hongkong Cricket Club were prepared to league matches and Club competitions. do the same thing, and it was proposed The financial statement showed that the to have a series of three matches betweers Club had a sum of $1,134.38 cash in cur- each of the teams, which would assurerent secount, and 8520 on fixed deposit. Fixtures The principal items of income were bar them a series of matches.

gower Cricket Club was clean out of it, $1,272, The chief item of expenditure was would unfortunately be scarce. Craigen receipts, 86,149-34, and subscriptions, WE BEG and the Civil Service, Garrison, and

cost of wines, etc., $3,057.70. Naval reams very doubtful. Referring

The CHAIRMAN, proposing the adoption FORGERY OF CHINESE NOTES to the Tennis section, the Chairman said

that this had again distinguished itself. of the report and financial statement, said they could congratulate themselves on the IN JAPAN.

The way in which the tennis section state of the accounts. According to reports in Japanese carried off the Shield was getting some-

The report and accounts were adopted. papers, & Case of forgery has been dis

great

The election of officers resulted as fol- covered at Yamaguchi, in Japan, by the what monotonous, but it was Japanese authorities. A gang of five

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pleasure to him that they possessed such lows:-Captain, Mr. R. E. O. Bird; REDUCED PRICES FOR forgers were arrested and have been keen and able players. They had found guilty of forging Chinese currency

of

That

Vice-Captain, Mr. E. W. Hamilton; notes. In their possession were 4,200 on applied for a section of the ground at the tennis representative, Mr. H. C. Witchell; dollar notes and 30,000 five dollar forged northern boundary for new courts, and the British Concession was published in notes. The forgers stated that anticipat

Captain "A" team, Mr. C.. Sara; huz This re-arranging some internal trouble in China they the Government had approved of the lawn bowls representative, Mr. C. Bond;

The Hon. Director Protests forged these potes in the hope of putting allotme.

them in circulation in China at a time of Public Works, in his reply to their steward, Mr. A. B. Allan; green ranger, were made and action followed with the disturbance. The Japanese authorities are,

R. Bearne, F. A. Diden, E. W. Dawson, result that the paper is now printed and making investigations into the case, in application, wrote that the allotment Mr. A. M. Thornhill. Committer-Messrs.

which several prominent persons are said could only be made annually. published in the German Concession to be involved.

was a threat which was held over every W. F. Fincher, T James, J. McLeod, and Club holding Government ground, but F. H. Williams, with Mr. W. Hil as Despite the change in the proprietorship and the editorship, there is little differ-

The Vorwürts publishes statistics of he had not think they need fear that Hon Secretary and Mr. W. Higby as ence in the penmanship, or the sentiment, food prices in Berlin on August 15th, after going to the expense of making new Hon. Treasurer. which is as pro-German as ever it wa1914, and 1915, from which it follows that courts they would be taken from them. However, the change is welcomed, as most the prices of most of the first necessities of the people have risen in the second year

•people believe that it is better to have sh

of war from 0 to 100 per cent. over those of the first year. arowed enemy then a false friend.

The meeting closed with votes of thanks

He thought they would be a valuable to the officers and committco for their addition to the Club, and they had the work during the past season, and to the money to spend. 'It would obviate the Chairman for presiding.

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