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CORRESPONDENCE.

CANCELLATION OF

EN MY

TRADE-MARKS. (TO THE EDITOP OF THE "HONGKONG- DAILY PRISH,"

Sin, It is perhaps rather late to re-

THE RONGKONG DAILY PEESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH. 1918.

HONGKONG Y.M.C.A. PREMISES TO BE CLOSED AND SUBSCRIPTIONS SUSPENDED.

For some time past the Hongkong brandli of the V.3.0.A. has been experi- encing the greatest difficulty in making both ends meet." The various officials

THE LATE REV. CHAU A HOK

We regret to report the death of the Rev. Chau A Hok, which took place at his residene in Pottinger Street, Hong kong, on Friday last. Mr. Chau, who was born in 1826, must have been one of the oldest men in the Colony. Living in

A COMMON CHINESE HÔME,

AN INTERESTING LETTER. A lady missionary in Brockow writes entertainingly of her work in the Shang- hai Mercaty-Dre or twice a month I go to Loh Zeh with Dr. To who holds a clinic there twice a month.

The first

opet the question of the rights and have made valiant endeavours to prevent Canton during his teens he came into time we went I was Dr. Te's attendunt)

wrongs of Mr. Holyoak's motion for the cancellation of enenty trade-marks, lint the letter of your curepondent Trade marks, published in your issue of to day, encourages me to ask a question which has puzzled me for some time.

Why do the best business brains of He Colony cuafine themselves to trade marks? Why should trade-marks, he de- ayed and other emony property be préserved!

Louch with Dr. Holsun, of the London

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on her out calls and learned some pro- fitable lessons in Chinese ways. There was an aged man ill with pneumonia, a The patient of Drs. Park and Sing. Uninco think that one ductor is good

f the sick men sent for Dr, Te also. In two or three will be better, so the family group of tailors the reception-room

garments, un of silk, for the family is. are working on the old aitin's burial. A long string of hams was

reception hall,

another evidence of stretened across the court in front of the 1 suppost We went through wealth,

and dark rooms crowned, with trunks and huberous, long, arty stone-paved hails curianied beds, coming at last to the old ota's bed-enamber

impending disaster, due to lack of figury Society, and in his niet-enth anzen, but these have proved of no avail, and the branch is now to be wound up car was baptized. About three years This step was decided upon at a privateater be began to act as preacher and

At a previous teacher in that Mission, but on the com mesting of members. meeting a Committee was appointed to neutement of work in China by the investigate the financial position of the Wesleyan Mission in 1839, his own mission branch and also to consider its prospects generously approved his transfer to that for the future. This Committee reported society. In the Wesleyan Church be con-wealthy. that they could not see any passibility tinued the rest of his days, being admitted of keeping the present premises' in Des to the ministry in 1577. Being a man of Voeux Road open without doubling the considerable Chinese culture and strong Christian character, he renderid valu present monthly subscription of 82,50. At the private meeting of members held able help for inany years in the training fon Fridaying this report was die of preachers at the Theological Institu- ased, and although 50 per cent, of the ion at Tsang Sha, Canton. From this work he retired in 1901, since which time

An established trademark has a definite v shue for its proprietor. What is the dif- frence between-taking that money from him by the cancellation of his merk und taking it out of his bank balance?

There is another pd it whigh I might finembers promised to pay $5 per month, take this opportunity of mcutioning. was eventually decided to close the When the Germans return, if they do re-premiss and to suspend subscriptions. turn, they will be ableto use their ninrks even unregistered, and will, also, I Smagine, be able to restrain others from using them by "passing off" actions. If this is correct what is the advantage of cancellation ?

An official of the local branch has in formad n Daily Prras representative that the closing of the premises, etc., is not due to lack of interest on the part of the members, but rather to the fact that the present premises are fun small, thus

lived with his sen in Hongkong. The passing of Mr. Chan serves to re- call some of the strange experiences of earlier European settlers in China and the Chinese who helped them, despite the atmosphere which varied from acute distrust to murderous hatred. Mr. Chan retained a very clear memory until near the end, and his fund of anecdotes of

It was so dark that

On the other hand, if they do not reallowing of only limited sources of those days was very large. He was fond

the public by using the German marks?

had been removed from Alexandra Build-among the Chinese for Western know And if this is probabiled how is the pro-ings, marked this efficial, the local ledge and invention; the deepenings, candles, xes. hibition to be enforced when there is no ranch had been losing money and the sympathy between the races, and must ve in the Colony interested in enforend was inevitable. Had the building of all the development of the Chinese ing it.

turs, are others to be allowed to inislead. Ever sin the Y.M.C.A. premises of observing the groning appreciation that too was draped and festooned with

the laughter-in-law lighted a coal oil could not see at all at first. Then one of lamp on the table, where red candles already burned, and I began to take in. the surroundings. Windows of the translucent fishsen le variety stretched across one end of the room, but they were Not shut tight and closely curtained. a single sunbean stole in. Upposite was the carved wood bedstead paneled with paintings and cartamed closely with dirty cotton cloth Around the room as high as my shoulders were stacked trunks and boxes with ings piled on top of them. Things "every sorts of clutter that you can imagine usciul and useless, The Chinese mind dutes on " things," and this room must have been its perrest ideal. There was a high wardrobe and things. On the table by the bed were more things, edible and otherwig- The anughter-in-law raised the bed cur tain and held a light inside, that the doctor night lake the sick man's poise. The bed was well furnished, though some Christian church. In the latter connee- of the warn quils were grey and shone tion it is interesting to note that a re-

with dirt. The patient evidently had on all of us lothes He even bast on his turn from all Protestant Missions in lift to shut off from his head any air that China two years before Mr. Chau's might possibly have got in. Speaking of baptism shows the total number of com air reminds me of the air in that sick- municant members as only six. Those room-but let me not further harrow were days of restricted missionary resid-you. fonation work, largely along the lines fence, experiments in methods, and hard of translation. The corresponding figure in the present year is 268,662.

I do not remember the details of Mr.

·Holyoak's ́propõsals wery well, and pos- sibly the answers to these latter questions will be found there.

"But my first question was. I think, raised by Mr. Kemp at the time, and far as I can recolect, has not been answered.

I enclose my card. Yours faithfully,

J. S.

of the proposed new headquarters been allowed to proceed the present disaster would have been avoided, and the Des Youx Road premises could have been kopt ou for another twelve munts at the least. However, they had nothing to look forward to, there were no suitable premises to be had, and thus the step which had been taken was quite a natural. one. The official added:1, would like Bongkong, 9th September, 1916. you to make it known that this winding [Mr. Holyoak admitted that his pro-up has not been eaned by any lack of posal, to be effective, must be followed by interest on the part of the members them- legislation making it a criminal offence to employ any colourable imitation of selves. Fifty per cent. were prepared to

e trade-marks cancelled-E.]

pay an increased subscription, but the mectite decided that the brunch would not be justified in keeping the premises open. They are too small. There will still be a Y.M.C.A. in Hongkong, but we shall have no premises. We shall keep the tennis club running.”

ALIEN SEAMEN. NEW REGULATION FOR LANDING IN HONGKONG.

The Gazette contains the following regulations, relating to the landing of alien seamen in Hongkong, which have been made by H.E. the Governor:-

1(1) An alien, bring the master or a member of the crew of a veksel arriv

ing in the waters of the Colony shall not Jatid » any place in the Colony of Hong- kong unless Fo has in his possession a passport issued to him not more than two years previously be or on behalf of the Government of the country of which his subject or a citizen, or some other document satisfactorily establishing his nationality or identity, to which pass part or document theis must be attach- ed a plutograph of the alien (o whom it relates.

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

"MOON CAKES."

Wonderfully enough, the old man did not die. He is much better and is up how and good for no one knows how

His biri etoines will. many years. keep. suppose his cofhur is ready tou. That is very gud. Bons have been known to present their parents with That is a KOWLOON C.C. CONCERT. coffins on their birthday.

very nice, thoughtful, filial thing to do, Under the distinguished patronage

You will see what it may mean that, we' fl.E. the Governot (Sir Henry May), have begun the tmching of sanitation and hygiene in our school at Leh Zoh and the- Major-General Ventris, G.0.C.practice of medicine Western style." H.E. a Commodore II. G. G. Sandeman, a May the spirit of progress speed

effortaya koy I concert was given by the Kowloon Cricket" There may be many Occidentals Irviny

of

our

in China who have never seen inside of a common Chinese home, We who work among the people see how they live.

PHILIPPINE GENERAL

Club on Saturday evening, the proceeds from which are to be devoted to war charities. The concert was held in the club grounds at hing's Park, the pavi lion having been transformed into a most tastefully arranged stage. In anticipa- tion of a large audience, accommodation

HOSPITAL had been provided for about 500 people. This accommodation was laxed to the utaust, which, in view of the object of OFFER BY STRIKING NURSES. the concert, was bust gratifying. Those present included H. E the Governor anci In connection with the strike of nurses Mrue other patrons, and the Hon. Mr.

which took place at the Philippine Gen- Claud Severn (Colonial Secretary). Popular local vocalists figured in the cral Hospital recently, all; but 24 of the programme and all had to respond to 15 male and female nutres have signed jetores. The items supplied by the band

a resolution signifying their desire to of the 74th Panjabis were a feature, and proved thoroughly entertaining, and the

return to duty until such time as the concert was a great success in every way.

authorities can replace then with new The programure was as follow:-

employes,

A Chince was charged before Hazeland with being in unlawful posse sion of a quantity of opiam. Inspector Gorden said the man was found at the Kowloon Railway Station and when his basket was searched moon cakes were found to be stuffed with opium. A fine of $131 was imposed.

NOVEL BEDDING.

SOUEU

Patriotic March, The Call" (Huge); Selection, To Night's the Night," (Rubeus);

Song Marna"

(Herbert Oliver) Valse, "For Valour" (Aucliffe);

"My dear Soul" (Sanderson), Piccolo Solo, The Deep Blue Sea" (Brewer);

Song, (a) The Rose". (b) • Tim River and The Sea" (Noel Johnson), Mr. E. E. de W. Abney;

Bong,

It is not because your heart is (Lohr), Mrs. A. Riddell; Selection,

The Passing Show?!

When charged before Mr. Hazeland Mr. A. J. England; (2.) Where an alien is under the provi-

sions of three Regulations. pru with stealing some hemp bags a Chinese" libited from landing at any place, said he had been given them by a fuki | Mrs. the Captain Surperintendent of Police or such other officer as the whose name he did not know. Inspector Captain Superintendent of Police Sullivan said defendant put the bags in may appoint in that behalf, may buckets and covered them over with shav nevertheless grant him in writing temporary permission to land for ings. A contractor said no foki was in such purposes and subject to such a position to give away the bags. Defen-mine conditions as the Captain Superin-dant said he, wanted to use the bags as bulent of Palice may froni time bed-elothes. Sentence of one month's (Fincke); to time preseribe, either generally hard labour was passed. or as respect any particular place-

or vessels.

(2) Warè on alien has received such temporary permission to land

shall carry the written ermission on him at all times while he is in the Colony and is not on board his ship, and shall produce suck written permission on demand to any revenue officer or police officer.

9. Any alien committing a breach of

HONGKONG'S FINANCES.

The resolution is as follows: We the undersigned, by the present resolution, make known the following:-- That we desire and are entirely willing to continue attending the sick at the General Hospital during the time the directors of 1 said hospital may not find others to replace us to take care of the patients.

That our resignations be made effective as soon as others may be found to take our positions, leaving to the authorities in charge, full decision on this matter.

That we shall be glad to give our Ber- vices free during all the time that, for the welfare of our patients and efficiency of the hospital, our services may be re-

"Selection, Iolanthe " (Sullivan); Soug, (a)To Mary (M. V. White),quired. (5) It's the Day (Leoncavallo), That we sigh this resolution to show Hon Mr. Claud Severi

The financial statement for Hongkong (ewski); for the month of June is as follows:--

REVENUE AND EXPENDITUDE,

Balance of assets and liabili

ties on 31st May, 1916 ...... 261,125) Revenue from 1st to 30th June,

1,048,171,64.

7916.

June, 1918

$1,109,35.15

863,039.79

.$ 544,295.36

any of these Regulations, or failing to Expenditure from 1st to 30th comply with any condition imposed on hir under these Regulations, shall be able on Summary conviction to impri- sunnet for any term not exceeding six months and to a fine not exceeding eight

undred and fifty dollars.

Balance

HONGKONG BANK NOTES.

3-Ay person who aide or abets any

The returns of the average amount of alien in any contravention of these Regu lations, or knowingly harbours auy allen bank notes ir circulation and of specie in Hongkong during the whom he knows or has reasonable grounds reserve tion of theses Regulations, shall be liable by the Managers of the respective Banks

are is follow- on Busmary conviction to imprisonment for any term not exceding six months

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Selection, Push and Go" (Dar. Song, Selected, Mrs. A. Tiddell; Valse, Un Jour de Boleil,' (Moinier);

The Bedouin Love Song" Song. (Piusuti), Mr. H. E. Muriel;

The Gondoliers " Selection,

(Sul- livan);

Song, The Slave Song (T. diel Riego), Mrs. Hill;

One Step, A La Carte" (Holzatann).

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CHINA'S DENS TY FOR POPULATION.

that it is not our aim and purpose to in any way hinder the hospital administra- tion in the carrying out of their oficial. glutjes.

The situation at the hospital is rapidly New students are becoming, norsal coming forward to take the places of those who had voluntarily abandoned their posts. The Director of the Bureau of Civil Service has opened his investiga- tions and is taking up each case indivi dually, besides looking into the hospital records to determine the merits of the claims of the individual nurses.

The newspaper, La Vanguardia, which is said to have led the campaign against the hospital, announces, in view of the investigation ordered by the Governor- General, its intention to cease from at- tacking the institution and commenting on the strike..

A number of the striking nurses have and signed a statement of facts,

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for supposing to live acted in contraven-montli ending August 31st. 'as certified of the population is confined to one-third drawn which they have sent to each ot

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