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HONGKONG CONTINGENT

DEPARTS.

A HEARTY SEND-OFF.

The contingent of Hongkong police mon, gaol warders, and other employés of the Government left Hongkong for

CRICKET.

THE HONGKONG VAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 201¤, 1915,

MESSRS, SETNA'S TRADE REPORT.

Messrs. S. D. Setns & Co., in their re- port dated November 18th, state :---

COTTON.

KOWLOON "A" CLUB B. The following will

represent Kow- luon in this match at Kowloon to-day- I. P. Robertson, J. V. Braga, Major Bales are reported of about 40 packages Robertson, L. J. Blackburn, F. Saat $28 per picul. Unsold stock is estimated

2-to 30-per picul. et about 600 hales. Closing quotations

training at Home yesterday, The men J. C. Fletcher, K. McLennan, S. were accorded esplendid send-off. The Green, A. W. E. Davidson, W. F. A. band and pipers of the 74th Punjabis Knapton, and T. 31, Cochrane, played the men from the Central Police KOWLOON “B” Station to Blake Pier, the route being ling by large numbers of people, who

For their cheered the voluntoers as they marched past. There was an animated scene on Blake

Pier, whern

to bid jand

the

men

hond cbeers

many

assembled

INDIAN YARN.

The demand from the interior and eon- suming districts has been mach slackened 2, CIVIL SERVICE. Owing to harvest operations and the rise in the rates of exchange coupled with low match against the Civil prices of cotton in India. Importers were Service at Happy Valley to-day, Kowager sellers, hence prices show a declino of about $24 to 4 per bale with a very. Icon "B" will be represented as follows: limited business of about 850 bales wAS A. A. Claxton, W. Kay, P. W. A. reported in the market as under:-200 bales Asaur Virjee No. 10s. at $103 per God-speed," Wilkie, W. L. Weaser, H. Overy. D. J.

bale; 250 bales Currinbhoy No. 10s. at raised: Mackenzie, W. B. Farmer, R. C. Brown, 8104 per bate; 300 hales David No 10s, nt

A. R. F. Raven, L. M. Whyte and C..W.

$100 per bale; 100 bales Down No. 12s. Jeffries,

at 8113 per halo; in all about 850 bales, comprising about 750 bales of No. 108 and 100 bales of No. 15%. Unsold stock is estimated, at about 33,000 bales, Bold but uncleared stack is computed at about 20,000, bales.

WOPŁ

to

25 the Jaunch left the Pier the strains of Auld Lang Syne." The Hon. Captain Superintendent: of Police the Deputy wind Assistant Superintendents, and Deputy Superin- tendent F. C.. Jonkin, of the Police Reservo,

were present, together with Chief Inspector Gourlay and other Police inspectors and officers, and a large number of civilians and military.

Sergi. McEwen, of the Polie Reserve, was responsible for the arrangements.

PORTUGUESE LADY KILLED. KNOCKED DOWN BY A TRUCK IN KOWLOON,

A distressing accident happened in Cameron Rund, Kowloon, early yester day. Miss Roza Periera wa erturning From church when she was knocked down

RUGBY FOOTBALL. HONGKONG F.C.. THE NAVY. The following will represent the Club the Navy to-day on the Club Ground, kick-off at 4:30 p.m.-C. F. Maltby, A. Kempthorn, A. L. Guce, R. Henderson, and N. P. Thomson; H, E. Muriel, and H. S. Rouse; F. C. Hall. J. R. Watson, P. S. Leigh-Bennett, C. Woodhead, Ralston, W. M. Sutherland, H. Pountney, and H. G. Hegarty..

JAPANESE YARN. No sales are reportoil in the market.

SUNDRY ARTICLES.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.

CORPS ORDERS BY LIEUT,-COL, A. CHAPMAN, V.D.

LEAVE..

1.--Corp. W. H. Stewart is granted leave of absence from November 19th, 1915, to November 19th, 1016. Pte, W. A. J. Cooper is granted leave of almence from November 28th, 1915, to Noven- ber 20th. 1910.

PARADES.

2. Parades for today,

7. Siganlling Section Signalling

practice at Headquarters. Remainder, wil.

Parades for noxt week.

The following units will parade on the days stated, instead of on Tuesday:- Thursday, 25th ist, No. 2 section

Arty. Batty.

Thursday, 25th inst, Civil Service Co. Friday, 26th inst. Scouts Company. The remainder will parade on Tuesday.

DETA!!..

3.-Gun Cha H, Kowloon!--

On duty until 24th inst.: Scout Co. Officer on duty: Capt. Stewart.

P. of W. Camp, Kowloon.

On duty to-night: Right Sec. M. G. Co, Officer on duty: Lieut. Kennelt.

On duty 21st inst, No. 1: See. Art.

Batty, and heft Sec. M. G, Cu. Officer on duty: Cipt. Wolfe. Orderly Sergeant until 24th inst.:

Sergeant Ramsay.

G. E. STEWART, Capt.,

Adjutant, H.K.V.R

BONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVES. ORDER OF MAJOR WAKEMAN, O.C., H.K.V.R

MUSKETRY,

Owing to rise in rates of exchange im ports showed eagerness to quit, and hence prices show a slight decline, and sales are reported of kismis at $24 to 28 (per picut); apricots at 898 to 30 (per picul), Quick Jat 814 to 18 (per picul), putchack at $135 silver at 8470 (per picut), gum alibanum N. (per picul), Bombay onions at 81.40 (per basket), gende horns at $250 (per catty), Bezoar stone at 3200 (perently), and king-

Members of "A" Co.. with the exceptions fisher feathers at 812 to lo (per 100). In

horounder inentioned, will parade on the exports we notice a big rise in prices of Cricket Ground at 7.30 am, ou Sunday, 21st enssia, other remaining steady. Purchases inst. Dress: Drill outer with topeus, haver- are reported of enssin at $14 to 15 (perks and waterbottles filled, no pouches,. picul), broken casia at $95 (per nicul), and proceed by launch to Kowloon City.

in haversacks. green beans at $5 to 5 (per picul), Food will be taken galangal at $8 to 8 (per picul), zedoary exempted members must parade, unless em

ployed on Government or military duties and preserves at 843 to 6) (per case).

in which case a certificato to that effect must PRESIDENT YUAN AND THE

he to the "A" in advance.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. LAM LIONG ». KOWLOON The following will represent the

All

by a heavy truck containing a load of Kowloon Dook Juniors in a League } at $20' (por pical), garlic at $83 (per picu, between 7 á.m. and 7 pm, on the 21st inst.,

earth. The truck, which, it is alleged, was coming along at a fast pace, was in charge of some eight or nine coolies, who ran away. Mr. Mackie heard the noise of the truck, and on looking out saw the unfortunate woman lying or the ground. Ho carried her into his residence, where she expired within half an hour.

A number of ribs had been broken, and vital internal organs pene trated.

We understand that a coolie has been arrested in connection with the accident.

CHANGED COAT AND CHANGED IDENTITY.

been furnished.

CHINESE DECEPTION IN GAOL

Another striking example of the cuteness of the Chinese malefactor has It was revealed by Detective Inspector Watt at the Magie tracy yesterday when prosecuting a Chinese for disobeying 2401

order of banishment He told the Magis. trate that the defendant was sentenced 10 14 days' hard labour for larceny on the 15th August, and on entering the Gaol was given the number of 5833; that number was of course horne on his coat. On the same date another Chinese was sentenced to

ope month's hard labour and given the number 352. About two days before discharge its customary to take photographs apt, it was discovered that the defendant was wearing the other man's coat and beenme accordingly No. 1837. The consequence of the change of coat was that one has was photographed twice and the other escaped the cazaera.

Defendant, after some evidence lad been called, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to six months' hard labour.

match this afternoon, against the Lam long, kick-off at 2:0 p.m., on Nava! Ground:-S. Moorsden; C. Hedley and G. Best; Van Lang, A. Lugan, and T. Taylor; D. Parves, F. Russ, W. Ogly, J. Smith, and F. Clemo,

HONGKONG SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL.

Wednesday, 17th November:

The following matches were decided on Senior League:+

Diocesan, 0, St Paul's 0. Queen's C., 2 v. St. Stephen's, 1. Junior League :—.

Wants, . St. Paul's, 0. Diocesan, 4. Yaumati, 0. Queen's C., 2 v. Ellis Kadoorie, -0.

SHANGHAI AUTUMN

RACES.

THE OFF-DAY,

with the Shanghai Race Club's autumn The Off-Day's racing in connection meeting on the 13th inst, attracted an excellent attendance, though the weather was cold and duli. Borrite,' the old favourite, disappointed its supporters in the chief event, the Grand National, being brought down at a jump in the ing. The results were as follow:- second round through "Jupiter

CORN AND HAY STAKES-Half a mile. Sir Paul's Coronet Dallia, late

Coronet Mr. Lamerton's Auld Reekie

(Mr. Vida) :

(Mr. Rowe) s Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Durbar Chief

(Mr. J. 1, Ezra) 3

fall-

Cur. Three

LADIES.

"EDUCATED WOMEN" OF CHINA AND A MONARCHY.

The following is the substance of a petition, purporting to have been signed by the "educated women of the whow wantry," which has been forwarded to the President, requesting him to assume the Imperial title.

this

INTIMATIONS

LANE,

CRAWFORD&Co.

JUST RECEIVED:

CHORLTON'S PATENT

TWO SURFACE MATTRESS.

LUXURIOUS. SANITARY, DURABLE.

THIS MATTRESS CAN BE USED EITHER SIDE UPPERMOST, AND FITHER END CAN BE PLACED AT HEAD OF BEDSTEAD.

THE TWO SPRING SURFACES DIFFER

IN DEGREE OF

recint tram will leave the Penk at 7. ELASTICITY, GIVING A CHOICE OF SPRINGINESS TO USER.

a.m. The following members will not Bitend: ---

The following

Ptes. W. Nicholson, W. J. Pringle. G. M. Young. A. C. Diss, L. A, Cossart, W. J. Woodman, W. Hill, A.. J. Carter, V. C. Parr. E. Ralphs, A. E. Crapnell, A. Derby, H. G. Earle, W, J. Hodge, D. Clark, J. W. White and D. W. Tratmas, aro detailed for telephone duty at Kowloon City Range on Sunday, 21st inst., and will Parade with "A" Co, on the Cricket Ground at 7.50 a.m. (Dress: Uniform; topces, haver- sacks and water-bottles, ne rifles; semaphore fags will be carried; food will be carried in haversacks and waterbottles filled): Ptes. J. T. Plamer and C. J, Higginbotham. "C" Co will parade on the Cricket Ground on Sunday, 28th inst., at 7.30 am. Dross Drill order with haversacks and waterbottles (no pouches), 1BONKEB OF WAR CAMP AND GUN CLUU HILL DETACHMENT, The H.K.V.R, will relieve tho

DETAIL. POLSONERS OF WAR DAMI. Wednesday, 24th inst.-Secs. 1 and 2 or

"A" Co.

The transfer of the Throne from one dynasty to another without violence or force of arms was originated in the Tang and Yu dynasty. As the ruler of this country is always regarded as the parents of the people, it is, therefore, necessary for the people to find a wi and holy personage to rule them, so thas the people can enjoy peace. Tae institutions in the democratic form of Government, *uch as election and and a single person to bear the respon H.K.V.C. on Wednesday, 24th inst. balloting, are not fit for governing a

sibility of the government, country of extensive area, which must

dynasties, from the Tang Dynasty down In former

to the late Manchu Government, venerable system of government has always been in vogue and it has always resulted in a long period of peace and prosperity for over one hundred years. Within recent decades the country has not been free from foreign aggression. The Empress Dowager Tau Hsi, baying realized the talents of the President, reposed in him great confidence when the latter was serving as Viceroy of Pei- yang, and during the Revolution, the late Empress Lung-yu nominated the President as Prime Minister of the Cabinet, and gave him the full power of the Ucverameat. These two deceased august ladies seemed to posses the gift of foresight, which enabled thein" to realise that only the President was com petent for the Throne.

the

Thursday, 25th inst-Sees 1 and 2 of

"B" Co.

Friday, 26th inst-Sece 1 of "C" Co.

CALL AND INSPECT ONE.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

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WINDOW-GLASS,

Dutch-Made,

Every Measure.

WATCHES,

Saturday, 27th inst.-Secs. 3 and 4 of FAIR QUOTATIONS.

"A" Co.

Sunday, 28th inst.--Sees, 3 and 4 of

"B Co

Monday, 20th inat-Secs, 2, 3 and 4 of

"C" Co.

GUN CLUB HILI. Wednesday, 24th inst-Sees 3 and 4

of "A" Ca. Thursday, 28th Inst.-Sees, 3 and 4 of

"B" Co.

Friday, 26th inst,-Secs, 2, 3 and 4 of "C" Co.

"A" Co.

Saturday, 27th inst. Sees. 1 and 2 of

and

2

Sunday, 28th inst.-Seeș. 1 and 2 ́of

"B" Co.

"We also beg to state that a President hus achieved innumerable merits in both military and civil affairs and he has further promoted encouraged education for women. most of us are comected with the educa 2tional institutions of the country, and have been fully informed of the present

Time, imia, 03-5ac

TIESTSIN VISITORS quarters of mile. Mr. G. H. Thomson's Charlemagne

(Mr. Bremner) 1 Mr. John Peel's Soda (Mr. Boyd) 2 Messrs. Toeg and Speelman's Oregon

(Mr. Heard) 3 Time, 1min. 37sexs.. AUTUMN HANDICAP.-One. mile and quarter. Messrs. Toeg and Speelman's Sir

Lamerock...

(Mr. Heard) Mr. Neville's Bonnie Boy".

(Mr. Moller) Mr. W. S. Jackson's Suffolk

(Mr. Vida) Time, 2min 522-5aees. "FIELD

CUP.-One mile.

(Mr. Rowe) Mr. Jeromi's Blazon

(Mr. Wuilleumier) 2 Sir Paul's Triumphant Dahlia

(Mr. Vida) 3 Time, 2min. 10 3-5secs, GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE.-Twice round. Mr. John Peel's Peter

(Mr. Johnstone) 1 Mr. Ezra's The Tipster ... (Mr. Ezra) 2 Mr. Shanghai's Cossack

(Mr. J. A. Brand) 3 There were three accidents in the race. At the first round Ye Illusionist fell at Probst's Jump, but Hayes re-started. At the second round Jupiter and Bornite the favourite collided, spoiling Rowe's

THE HUNG SHIU LUNG CASE. | Mr. Lamerton's Mameluke

When the Supreme Court sat yes terday the Chief Justice intimated that he had consulted the Attorney-General in connection with the Criminal Sessions (which were due to commence on Monday next) and they had come to the conclu sion that the only course to take was not to fix a day next week for the beginning of the Sessions unless they were sure when the labeas Corpus proceedings would conclude, They had decided to postpone the Sessions till Monday week and in the meantime they hoped and felt Buro that the present case would con- elude.

chances.

Mr. Eldon Potter (representing the fugitive, Hung Shiu Lung) said he had practically unished with the exception Mr. N. W. Hickling's Nulli Sccundus

of giving his lordship a few references.

1

Monday, 29th inst-Sec, I of "C" Co.

PARADES.

"A" "B" and "C" Companies will parade on the Cricket Ground on Tuesday, 23rd inst., at 5.15 p.m. Dress: Drill order.

a conditions of the country, we hereby Recruits will parade on the Cricket

express our sincere hope that the PrGround on Monday, 22nd inst., Wednesday, sident will ascend the Throne in order 24th inst., and Thursday, 25th inst., at 5.15

p.m., under Sergt. Major Bund. Drill order.

Dress:

to improve the morally degenerate customs prevailing in this country, and with his unparalleled talents and

"D" Co. will parade at Volunteer Head- boundless virtue of benevolence will open a long career of peace and pros-m under Sergt. Major Dond.

quarters on Wednesday, 24th inst., at 5.15 Dress: perity in this country.'

GERMANS IN YOKOHAMA, ANONYMOUS WARNINGS. FOLLOW DEPORTATION,

Our

BIGNALLING SECTION. Parades will be held at Volunteer Head- quarters on Monday, the 22nd inst., Wednes. day, the 24th inst., and Friday, the 26th inst.. at 6.15. p.m. Uniform to be worn.

POSTINGS.

Private A. S. Gubbay, Corps No. 558, Com-

C," Section 3. pany Private C. Crispin. Corps No. 559, Com-

pany "," Section 1, Private E. B.. Raymond, Corps No. 560,

Compeny C, Section 9, Private W. H. Smith; Corps No. 561,

Company "C" Section 3. Private E. Eera, Corps No. 562, Com-

pany "D".

The following members having joined are The recent deportation, of five local Ger-allotted Corps Nos, and posted as under: man residents from Yokohama (says the Japan Gazette) is having its aftermath in anonymous threats against foreigners who have identified themselves in some way with that official Japanese action. Two American citizens have, been informed DAHLIA" Cup-Mile and a quarter. by the police that anonymous threats or Mr. C. H. Thomson's Battle Dawn warnings have bern received, and they are Messrs. M. and F's Moniaive

(Mr. Bremner) 1 put on their guard by the authorities against any attempts at personal violence. (Mr. Moller), 2 We cannot too strongly denounce the cowardice and stupidity of such German contemporary-which effects nothing but to draw opprobrium upon resident Germans and give further trouble to the police. It is particularly un- fortunate, too, that the citizens of a friend. 2 have been singled out for this tactless de- ly and neutral State, like America, should monstration, merely because they have ex- pressed their sympathies with the Allied cause, which is also the cause of Japan and the whole civilised wor'd. The stupid ity of thus further antagonizing local sentiment ought to be obvious to the mean- est intelligence, and it may be hoped thatcruits will be held. publicity will have the effect of deterring similar artion in the future.

The depositions went into numerous Mr. N. W. Hickling's Clerk pages, and he had little opportunity of going through them. His only desire Mr. Ezra's Blackwood

1

(Mr. Hickling) 3 qelion-saye Time, 2min, 53.2-5seas. "ANZAC" Cur-Half a mile.

Mr. J. A. Brand) (Mr. J. I. Ezra) (Mr. Heard) STEEPLECHASE. Once

was to put before them what really were Messrs. Teeg and Speelman's Sid relevant points,

The Chief Justice -- On grounds?

political

Mr. Potter-Yes. Counsel added that it might cover the whole of the points in the evidence before the Magistrate. It was decided to adjourn the cage until Monday to give Mr. Potter amplo time to deal with the depositions, the Chief Justice observing that it essential that the other side should know the point upon which Mr. Potter was relying when they came to deal with the

matter.

Time, min. 4-5secs. SWEEPSTAKES round. Mr. Ezra's Baby Mine... Mr. John Peel's The Nipper,

(Mr. Ezra) 1

Mr. Bainfield's Auction

(Mr. Johnstone)

(Mr. J. A. Brand) 3 MAFOOS' RACE.-One mile and a quar- Mr. J. Peel's Ampacid Mr. Morriss Cornfield Mr. Union's Historic... Time, min. 472-5sees.

was ter.

In the meantime we are assured by the police that they have the matter well in hand and propose sparing no efforts to root 2 out all enemy elements of disorder and pro- 3 tect all neutral and other residents from the effects of characteristic German license,

ORDERLY BERGEANT, 24th November to the morning of the 30th Orderly Sergeant from the morning of the November: Sergt. J. 31. McHutchon.

G. K. H. BRUTTO. Cant.

Adjutant, H.K.V.R. HONGKONG POTICE RESERVE

JOINED.

No. 2 Company.-C. V. Carlos, A.. A. Bap tista, E. Antonio, A. H. Tavare.

No. 1 Company.-G. Nabi,

PARADES,

During the present system of Patrol Duties, no evening parade except for re

A Uniforced Combined Parade will be held once a fortnight, or thereabouts,

All ranks are warned that a Combined Parado is ordered for 3.45 p.m. on Saturday, November 27th.

Uniform, caps covers, and rifles.

with

b. C. JENKIN,

D. 8. P. (Rezerve).

Swiss-Made.

ONLY LARGE ORDERS. PHONE:

INSPECTION OF SAMPLES CORDIALLY INVITED.

QUEEN'S

BUILDING,

TOP FLOOR,

3. ICE HOUSE STREET.

WILLEM HEYBLOM,

AMSTERDAM.

1687.

HONGKONG.

IMPORTER AND EXPORTER.

SUPPLIES EVERYTHING.

Hongkong, 18th November, 1915,

INDIGESTION

HEADACHES BILIOUSNESS CONSTIPATION

Take care of your digestion, and your health will take care of itself. That is a sound rule of right living. Observe it by giving your stomach, livérand bowels the tonic assistance 'of Mather Seiger's Syrup, whenever theylase tone or are faulty in action. Experience has shown that this fam- ous remedy is remarkably effective. in restoring healthy activity to these important organs. Thousands of for- mer sufferers from indigestion, bil- iousness, headaches, constipation, and kindred ailments attribute their prescht good health to the linely use of this deservedly popular remedy.

YIELD TO

Sold also in Tablet Form

Price 29

Mr. A. J. van Zijl. Steyns berg, Cape Province, wrote on September 24th, 1914:"T cannot longer refrain from extolling the merits and efficacy of Mother Stigel's Syrup as an all-round family medi cine. My experience has been one of many years. I attribute the pres eat health, strength and robustness of my children to the periodical doses of this medicine administered by my wife. My wife and I have every con- fidence, and never lose an opportunity in recommending Mother Seigel's Syrup to sufferers front indigestion or bowel complaints, and the results have always justified our advice."

Mr. William Vanston Drake, 42 Railway Cottages, Kroonstad, O.ES, wrote on fine 12, 1914 About ten years ago I suffered from weak- ness in the stomach a and from consti pation. Eventually I hack a positive distaste for food in any form, addition was affleted with severe beadache. After suffering for upwards of six months, Mother Seigel's Symp was recommended. On the couple tion of four bottles I lud recovered."

MOTHER

SEIGELS

SYRUP

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