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OF DR. RETIREMENT

FRANCIS CLARK."""

News has been received that Dr. Francis, Clark, Medical Officer of Health, who went huine on leave a few months back, will not return to the Colony, the Colonist Office having granted his application for retiromont.

Was

Dr. Clark Officer of Health

appointed Medical

for the Colony on June 3 h, 1825, and arrived here in the

He became a me following September. ber of the Sanitary Board In November, and in April, 1897, was made Sanitary Superintenilerit in addition to his other duties. Another appointment came in July of the same year, when Dr. Clark was made Superintendent of Statistics. in the Registrar-tjeneral's office, and from June 16th, 1898, to March 5th, 1898, he was acling Secretary of the Sanitary On feur casions, also, he was Board. heting Colonial Veterinary Surgeon. From July, 1902, to February, 1903, Dr. Clark was a member of the Legislative Council, and from March, 1905, to September, 1908, was President of the Sanitar Board, and acting Principal Medien! Officer of the Dr. Clark was a man Exccutive Council. of great energy, and devoted a good deal of his time and talents to the combatting of bubonic plague, and the present.ww average of deaths due to this cause may be taken as a true indication of the result of his labour and research in this direction. Many long and detailed reports on the subject were prepared by him, and he never tired of bringing forward statistics to support his contentions..

MINISTERING CHILDREN'S Teen 44 LEAGUE, Dionne et?

free borah Jeansərin 707 band. FINANCIAL RESULT OF THE

RECENT BAZAAR

THE HONGKONG DAILE BRISS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 101, 1015.

The net proceeds of the Ministering Children's League Bagnar, held on Batur- day, October 30th, amount to 25,580 (including 887.16 left over from the Bele), a sum exceeding that of last year by 81,527. They will be divided amongst the following:-

..$.900.00

For children in the M.CL.. Homes it Ottershaw, whose father have been killed in the war Belgian National Relief Com

mities... Prince of Wales' Fund..... C. M. S. Victoria Home and orphanage at Kowloon City Diocesan Girls School Baxter Mission School

750.00 *500.00

700.00

500.00

475,00

475.00

475.00

475.00

Hongkong Cot" at the Otter- show Homes (£16) M. C. L. Co in

Hospital

180.00

Netherole-

100.00

$5,580.00

L. M. S, Training Home for girls French Convent Italian Convent

Though his time seemed to be fully secu pied with his multifarious official duties, Dr. Clark wng able to take an activo interest in the lighter side of the Coleny's life, which he was always endeavouring to stimulate, He was a very keen meniboring forms and tables; Mr. Thornhill, of the Royal Hongkong and Corinthian

CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO ||

FUND

FOR THE ALLIED FORCES AT THE FRONT

The following is the Subscription List to date:~ Total acknowledged to the 31st

October, 1918

Since received: ----

Mom, H. Skott & Co... Mr. F. J. Becke, (Canton) Mrs. A. Ritchie HAN.

H.K.V.C

Par Miss Square: -Anonymous, 85; Mr. D. V. Steavenson, $10, G.P.M., $; J.S.D., 85; F... 85W.J.H., 25, M.. $2; G.CP., 81; A.F.S., $2.50, J.R.W., 82, AJM, 82; C.M., 81 3.6., $2.60; D.M., 8; A.D., 82; E.S.A., 82; 0.E., 82; J.T.31, 32.50; JLS: Topsy, 84; Jimmy, 85; N.T., 82.50 Mick, 82.50; H.A.T., 82; J., $2; T.C., $1; D.A.M., 85; Nan., $2.50. Jast No. 4 J.-R.H., 33; C.E.H., 84; E.W.P., 32; S.W.B., 84: E.E.G., $2; G.A.E., 85; J.W.B., $2; Per "South-China Morning Post--Mr. W. HGI, $5; Mr. J. W. Kew, 810; Mr. C. J. Pirie, $10; Mr. Bur- lingham, Mrs. A. Lossius, $10; Mr. G. C. Kitching, (Canton), 16; Collected by Masters Ramsay, Spradbery and Taylor on Guy Fawkes Night, 5; From Mrs. S. H. Joseph, collected by Kowloon British Schools Boys on Gus Fawkes night, $5.

Total

87,829.89

100,00 15,00

CORRESPONDENCE. PROPOSED GIFT TO THE REV. F. T. JOHNSON,

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG

DAILY PREES. A Sin.-It has been suggested to me that many of the friends of the Rev. E. T Johnson, the former Chaplain of St. John's Cathedral, would be glad to

subscribe for a present to be given to 4.00 him on his approaching marriage. 10.00Lshall be very glad to receive and acknowledge subscriptions of any sums: for the purpose.

3:45

91.00

23.00

As Mr. Johnson was No deservedly popular in the Colony, I am unable to communicate personally with all his friends, so I take advantage of your hospitable columns to invite donations. The form of the present will be decided later. Yours faithfully,

ETHEL BOWLEY.

7, Mountain View, Peak,

9th November, 1915.

POLICE COURT NEWS. FELONIOUS INTENTIONS.:

INTIMATIONS

LANE,

tart:

CRAWFORD&Co.

AGENTS FOR

LA MINERVA

CIGARS

MADE IN MANILA

BRITISH MANUFACTURE.

REINA VICTORIA

100.

$6.50

50

$3.50

Estrellas...

50

$9.75

Perfectos, Tin foil...

25

$2.50

"

Rings only

25

$2.25

For being found on premises at Yaumati with a felonious intent, a Chinese was sen- tenced to one month's imprisonment and four hours tecks.

Princessas

50

$2.00

High Life in the East

50

$2.50

Imperiales

25

$3,75

Londres

100

$3,00

Cortado de la Reina

100

$3.00

8

$6.00

302.45

8, 128.34

A MISSING CHIEF OFFICER. Capt, Ross, of the str. Chiyuen, has re- ported to the police that the Chief Officer, a man named George Ingram, 45 years of

GERMAN CIGARS FROM MANILA.

For information of Trades the following list of British and

Yacht Club, and in him the local cricket Sze Hop for fencing in ground; Messra' | Amounted expended to 31st, Oct..8.7,527.50age, has been missing from his ship sing German Cigar Factories was published in a Government Gazette

and football Clubs found an ever-ready supporter. Dr. Clark was also a Warden of Hongkong University. He will be much missed by a large circle of friends, who will join with us in expressing the hope that he may be spared for many years to enjoy his well-earned retirement.

MR. F.S.A. BOURNE, C.M.G. RETIREMENT FROM THE SUPREME COURT.

Mr. F. S.. A. Bourne, C.M.G., Assistant Julge of H. M. Cupreme Court and Judge of the High Court of Weihaiwi, who went home on leave in the Spring, bas, it is officially announced, retired.

Balance in hand

Hongkong, Oth November, 1915.

698.81

'the 3rd inst.

STOLEN WATCH AND CHAIN.

A Chiness accountant, residing at 43, Gage Street, has reported to the polico that, between the 8th and 9th inst., somo person entered, his house by way of the verendah and decamped with a gold watch and chain, valued at $155, and 844 in

Lady May (President of the M.. C. League) wishes especially to thank the Dairy Farm for giving milk and butter; Messrs. Wiseman for enke, and lending spoons and table-cloths; Mr. Bonnor of the Hongkong Hotel, for large quantities of sandwiches; Messrs. Jardine Matheson for tea and sugar; Mr. Howard, of the Alexandra Café, for lending crockery; Captain Milner Jones, A.B.C, for lend Soldiers' Club, for lending crockery, etc.; Noronha for printing all posters, notices, and programmes free; Messrs. Kelly &

D. W. CRADDOCK,

Chairman. Walsh fr paper and string Messrs. Bennet Frores for handsome donations; Messrs. Laine, Crawford for giving a large

The foregoing Statement will show that the appeals unde daring the week have teak doll's bed and mattress; Messrs. Hung On and Wing On for sweets; met with so good a response that there Ah Wee, Kowloon Dairy, for milk are now sufficient Funds to admit of an Mr. Tutcher, of the Botanical other consignment being despatched and Gardens, and Mr. Kynock, P.W.Darrangements are being made accordingly. rendered; the Donations of any amount will be appre- valuable help Press for advertising free; and the ciated towards the next supply. "China Mail" for producing Mrs. Ivan. Grant Smith's book, which was illustrated by Mrs. Ram (for the Prince of Wales' Fund), free of any charge; Admiral Anstruther for kindly lending flags; the

K.C.C. H.K.C.C. to-day at 10.30 A Chinese woman was standing on the chief officer of the "Empress of Japan

am. K.C.C. team:-J. P. Robinson, Star Ferry Wharf yesterday" when and the Sailors, who did splendid work; the two. Sergeants in the 4th K.S.L.I. for taking gate-money; the Hongkong Cadets. Stalker, J. V. Braga, W. Kay, Maj.one of these individuals slit her pocket, and Boy Scouts for keeping the ground; Robertson, F. Sutton, L. J. Blackburn, which contained a jade earring and 20 Colonel Watson and officers of the 74th P. W. A. Wilkie, W. L. Weaser, H. Punjabis for so kindly lending their band; General Ventris; Sir Paul Chater, Overy, and A. N. Other. Sir W. Rees Davies, Colonel and Mrs. O'Hara, Lt.Colonels Tles, Crisp, Watson, and Faichnie, Majors Currie, Alexander, Black, Nicolson, and Robertson, Captains Milner Jones, Bourchier, Cassel, Stewart, Lammert and Campbell-for giving dona- tions towards the 50 centa competition stall for prizes; Major Hawkins, Captain

for

CRICKET.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL,

FIXTURES FOR TO-DAY AND SATURDAY.

The following matches will be played in the Second Division of the Hongkong Laguce this afternoon Valley-

at Happy

Mr. Bourne, who was highly esteemed in Shanghai, and China generally joined the Consular Service in 1870 and was employed on special service at Chung- king from December 1884 to February 1887. From Chungking Mr. Bourne was gent on a six months' journey through the provinces of Szechuan, Yunnan, Kuangsi, and. Kueichow to report on the commer: cial condition and communications of the district bordering upon Tonkin. For his work in the Chunking district he received the thanks of the President of the United States, He acted as Consul Riddell, Mr. Faithfull, Mrs. O'Hara, Mrs. at Wuhu and at Tamsui during the Milner Jones, Mrs. Matheson, the Misses years 1887, 1888, and 1880 and was pro-Liebert, Miss Mackenzie, Ho Wing, Mrs. moted to be a first-class assistant in 1991, Findley Smith and Mrs. More for dona having in the previous year been called tions to the military stall and all the ladies in connection with the Stall; the

3 p.m.-88th Company E.G.A. e. Shrop called to the Bar at Lincolns Inn.

In 1883 he went as Vice Consul to Asiatic Petroleum Co., British Americanshire L.L. II. (Naval ground). Referee, Canton and was Acting Consul there in Tobacco Co., Messrs. Brewer & Co., Mr. Gordon Banks.

4.15 p.-97th Company . Lam Liong: the same year. In 1885 and 96 he was Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, Messrs.

Referee,+ Mr. ground). Acting Vice Consul at Shanghai and Caldbeck McGregor, Megars. Donnelly (Military promoted to be Vice Consul at Pagoda and Whyte, Messrs. Kelly & Walsh, Messri. Nazarin.

4.15 p.m.-Diocesan School . Univer- Island in 1806. In the same year he was Jardine, Mathegon, Mesars, Lane, Craw given a temporary commission as Consul ford, Queen's Dispensary, and Colonet sity (Club ground). Referes, Mr. F. W. in Chine while employed in connexion Iles-for donations to the Hoop-la" | Wright, with a special Commercial Mission and install; also Capt. T. P. Hall for a donation '07 he was appointed Consul at Chin-

towards the funds of the League. Her kiang.

thanks are also due to Mrs. O'Hara, Mr3. Mr. Bourne was appointed Assistant Judge of the Supreme Court for China Smyth-and helpers who so successfully got and Japan and also Consul at Shangha up the "Merrie Mummers," whose per- From April to June informances brought in the substantial sum in June, 1803.

A of $479.62. 1900 he was Acting Chief Justice fresh warrant was issued to Mr. Bourne appointing him assistant Judge of "the Supreme Court for China and Korea in February, 1901,

In the same year he acted as Consul General at Shanghai, was Acting Chief Justice for the eighton months dating from April, 1909, and July 1909 and again in 1911 and in 1914. Mr. Bourne received the honour of C.M.G. in 1909. During his very exten- sive travels in China, Mr. Bourne made a particular, study of the country and the people, his excellent knowledge of the native language aiding him considerably This knowledge he in his studies. brought to bear to a great degree in his work at the British Supreme Court in dealing with cases in which Chinese in- terests were involved and the results have the been particularly gratifying to Chinese and British communities alike.

In 1889 Mr. Bourne married Miss Isabel Alice Chalmers, youngest daughter of the Rev. John Chalmers, the well-known missionary. Of the marriage, there have Both of been two sons and a daughter. sons are now serving with H. M. Forces, one on the N.W Frontier in India, and the other, Kenneth, in France.

ATTEMPT ON JAPANESE

ARSENAL.

WAR CLOTHING FUND. Lady May has received towards the above fund the sum of $73, kindly sent by the following from Pagoda Anchorage and Nautai, Foochow (collected by Mrs. J.

"McGregor) :--

A. M. Myers.

Miss W. M. Gomes. Wee Johnny McGregor. Mr. and Mrs. J. McGregor. Anne Mackinnon.

Mabel Jones. Janet Janes.

J. Delahuntly. H. Wuessin.

M. L. S. Ballard, A. Walker.

0. Tobiessen. Anon.

Anonymous.

C. H. B. Ayour. Charles Brown. Brocketts.

B. Takamura.

H. Baker.

J. S.

W. W. B.

K. A.

into the military magazines at Uji.

A dispatch from Kyoto saya recently two persons attempted to break

that

A. E. Spriggs

A

The matter

sentry discovered the parties, who imme- SHANGHAI MINIATURE RIFLE diately took to their heels.

was at once reported to the Military authorities and the Police, who started a search. In view of the fact that viously, two persons made an unsuccessful attempt to steal some explosives from the

pre

CLUB

REVOLVER CHAMPIONSHIP.

U.S. LEAGUE MATCHES.

money.

A "SLIT" THIEF.

The "shit" thieves are not yet extinct.

·

cents in money, and got away, with the

haul."

A GHARRY PONY.

+

In-

A Chinese was charged before Mr. Hazeland yesterday with censing pony utnecessary suffering by working it in a ghorry in an unfit condition.

being worked when it had a very sore spector Kelly said that he saw the pony shoulder, and Dr. Gibson, Colonial Veterinary Surgeon, expressed the opinion that the pony was in an unfit con- dition for work. A fine of 850 was im posed, with the alternative of two months' imprisonment.

HONGKONG'S WARTE SUPPLY The water return issued, by the Water

Authority (Hon. Mr. W. H. Chatham), dated the 1st November, shows that on that date there were

677.26 million

The United Services League will com mence operations on Saturday, when the 4.15 p.m.-Hongkong C.. Shrop following matches will be played:- shires (Clab ground). Referee, Mr. A A. Wilson. Club team-R. S. Swan; Rgallons of water in the City and Hill Edwards and F, W. Black; P. T. R. Chassols, and M. L. Railton; G. District A. Robinson, H. McE. McTavish, J. Walker, J. Stewart, and J. Rodger.

R.GA (Navy 4.16 p.m.-Navy e

ground). Referee, Mr. F. W. Wright.

HONGKONG LEAGUE (DIVISION IT.), The following Second Division (H.K.. day, all to commence at 3 pm, sharp:- League) games will take place on Satur- Sard Company . Staff and Departments (Military ground).

St. Joseph's College Lan Liong (Naval ground).

Islamies v. Confucians (Club ground), The Hon. Secretarice of playing Clubs are requested to see that grounds are properly prepared.

SHANGHAI GOLF CLUB.

were

THE CHAMPIONSHIP. The following is the result of the quali- fying round in the Shanghai Golf Club Championship. The conditions thirty-six holes medal play, and the six- teen competitors named, below now play for championship honours. Capt. E. 1. M. Barrett Capt. J. Dewar

W. W. Cox

C. V. Porter.

C. T. Beath

G. F. Browne

Jas. Scotson

P. Peebles

W. J. Hawkings

L. Walker

H. Martin Little

J. C. Macdougall F. Ferrier Dr. F. M. Nield C. Knight

Dr. J. E. Murray

... 8679 165 86 20 176 B9 88 177 87 91 178

90 90 180

94 88 182

69 03 782

95 88 183

91888 185

197

92 94 186 94-03 93 94 187

97 02 189

91 99 190 101. 89 160 97 96 193

Waterworks, compared with

716.7 million gallons at the same time last year. The consumption of water in the City and Hill District amounted to 129.28 million gallons by an estimated

able decrease compared with the consump population of 202,518, which is a consider- tion in October, 1914, when it was 166,65 million gallons, by a population estimated at 258,919. There was, however, a con- stant supply in all districts during October, 1914, while in October of the present year services to the houses in the rider main districts were disconnected from the rider mains and the supply was given by public street fountains only.

The storage in the Kowloon Reservoir amounted to 346.35 million gallons, as against 252.50 million gallions on the same date last year. The consumption during October by an estimated popula- tion in Kowloon of 97,100 was 37.51 million gons; compared with a "con-

sumption of 0,10 million gallons by an estinated population of 93,300 in October, 1914.

JAPANESE HAILWAY BONDS.

IN BRITISH MARKETS.

The Tokyo papers reports that, as a preliminary to the redemption of Japan's railway bonds on the British market, The Annual Indoor Revolver Champion-

amounting to 30,000,000, the terms of which expire in February and March military magazine at Akabane, suburb of ship Competition of the Shanghai Minis

next, the Japanese Government has Tokyo, the authorities of the War Office ture Rifle and Revolver Club was a and Home Department have issued in- decided success, there being 42 entries.

The following is the result of the up to the present pur tased bonds on structions to all local authorities to The Gold medal was won by Dr. B. A. increase the guards at

the various Ransom, representing the staff of the draw-J. C. Macdougall . L. Walker the London market to the anunt of The silver medal was won by C. W. Porter v. Capt. Dewar; W. J. Y.12,000,000. It is further stated that magazines. The military authorities in S.V.C. charge of the Uji magazine, bear Kyoto Dr. R. J. Marshall, of the Medical Corps, Hawkings . C. T. Beath; Capt. Barrett out of the National Debts Redemption

has purchased- the impression that the S.V.C. Mr. Isano Erra tied with Mr. Jas. Scotson; Dr. Murray 2. P. Pee- Fund, which is now fixed at Y.30,0 are under intruders may be connected either with C. J. Tarratt for 3rd prize with scores bles: C. Knight . Dr. Nield; F. Ferrier the Government

The highest score in v. G. F. Browne; W. W. Cox . H. London Four-and-a-half per cent. Japan- ege honds to the extent of five million yen. some Germans spies or Revolutionists in of 369 each,

Martin Little, China

1914 was 402.

Extraordinary of the Straits Settlements :---

BRITISH "LA MINERVA," "LA GIRALDA."

"LA PERLA DE ORIENTE,"

'ALTAMBRA,"

German

or..

German

Controlled

LA FLOR DE INTAL,”

"HELIOS,"

"YEBANA,"

"LA PRUEBA."

THEATRE ROYAL. UNPARALLELED SUCCESS!

TO-MORROW NIGHT (THURSDAY), NOVEMBER 11TH.

HORACE

GOLDIN,

SUPPORTED BY HIS ENTIRE LONDON COMPANY OF 36 ARTISTES AND FULL ORCHESTRA IN ALL HIS LATEST 20TH CENTURY

ILLUSIONS

CREATED BY HIMSELF, CONCLUDING WITH THE GREAT MOORISH PHANTASTICAL ILLUSIONAL PLAY,

"THE TIGER

GOD.

DON'T MISS SEEING THE MOST MYSTIFYING SHOW THAT HAS

EVER COME TO HONGKONG.

COMMENCING AT 9.15 P.M. SHARP.

PRICES

$3. $2 AND $1. BOOKING AT MOUTRIE'S.

Hongkong, 10th November, 1915.

SAKURA

BEER.

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Sakura

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in

Hongkong, 48th August, 1916.

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