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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 1916,

**WORK.

THE M. C. L. SALE OF

SUCCESSFUL OUT-DOOR FETE.

Government Hatizo grounds presented" pretty and animated spectack on

IMAGINATIVE IRELAND.

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GERMANY'S CHANNEL

TUNNEL!

STAVNICA Saturday afternoon on the occasion of and west of Ireland, and at a luncheon tunnelling of a much narrower chinnuel..

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This bridge was to stretch fross the Resphorus, from Rumeli Hissar on the European shore to Anadolf-Hissar on the Asiatic shore, and was to have a span of į about 700 yards. But it is doubtful where it would be possible to build such a bridge.

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While we are considering the building of the Channel tunnel, taught by the hard Mr. Duke, K.C. Chief Secretary for lesson of war of its necessity, the Gero 1, CANTON VILLAS, Kowloon, Ireland, has visited the north, sruth, east,

mans are in their turn talking of the

A HOUSE in Kuutsford Terrace,

Apply the sale of work and fête organised under in Belfast last mouth, given by the Lord the Bosphorus. It cannot be denied, now the auspices of the Ministering Child Mayor, he gave some impressions of these that Turkish soldiers are fighting on the Riga front, in Volhynia, and Galicia, the ren's League in aid of the Children of

He said he recoguised that there could Dobrudja, and Macedonin, as well as in the Sigala peninsula, Mesopotamio, and the Empire Fund for Disabled and Blind be no settled security where there was no Soldiers and Sailors and the Belgian held his present office he would regard mast appear to the German mind almost steadfast observance of law, and while Armenia, that the military argument for such tunnel, linking Europe and Asia, Orphans in Belgium. The work offered it as his first responsibility to see that, irresistible. But the German Eastern for sale had engaged the attention and north and south, all subjects of the King Trade Association, a body founded nearly beving the Inw shall be sure of the pro-18 years ago to foster trade with Turkey skill of the members of the various tection of the law,

and the Levant, maintains that the tun branches for some considerable time, and It had occurred to him that the com-nelling of the Bosphorous would be a partments in which Irishmen lived profitable undertaking commercially and made quite an imposing display. The secured a degree of imagination which financially. In a report to its members, stalls were erected chiefly on the lawn in was, perhaps, not always for the best,published in the facglische, Randwokatis front of the House, but there were one If Irishmen were to attain the maximum say-

of co-operation, Belfast people, separated"

Some length of time the question or two others tucked away in sequestered by tradition and history from other of uniting Europe and Asia by a gigantic corners, where, in the midst of delightful parts of Ireland, had an object-lesson railway bridge was much debated. Sie sylvaa surroundings, a quiet and profit and a message for the whole land. The und Schneider published a book.The object lesson was present in the streets German Bagdad-Railway," in which illu able business was done. The goods con and great industrist nadertakings. The rations were given of the Sultan Abdul

Hamid Bridge. sisted, for the most part, of fancy needle- message was that, making the best of available conditious, loyalty, devotion, work, and included articles of utility courage, enterprise, and endeavour would and ornament. There were also hand-gain prosperity and might open the way painted work on silk, linen, and cards to contentment. If Ireland at large could speak its message to Belfast it might toya in profusion, and, at a stall specially well be one of invitation, and would not devoted to that branch of business, pre-be one of envy. A process of regeneration sents suitable for Christmas and the New was going on in the South and West which was sapping the foundations of Year. There was also a flower stall, at old troubles and modern discontents, and which a large number of Chinese ladies he could wish that Belfast people could did good business, having their emissaries and realize for themselves what was going on. He believed that the exchange all over the ground button-holing" the of knowledge and circulation of ideas male visitors in a double sense; and a

which would be produced by free mutual Intercourse would be of very great "Houp-La" stand, where

money benefit to the people of Ireland. In Bel- changed hands freely for the privilege of fast the secret of their security was the contentment of the citizens. The secret beating skill with the rings. A novelty of the anxieties in the South of Ireland was furnished by a Tulip Stall, where was a certain prevalence of discontent skilfully built and stately-looking tulips which he believed could be swept away, were offered at a modest price, the pur- chasers for the most part little " tots"-- being allowed to "pick their fancy." A "Lucky Dipping Well" was largely patronised, and as it was a case of "all prizes, no blanks," the youthful plungers went off satisfied with the result. The Refreshment Stall was rather a preten- tious affair, enclosing a considerable por- tion of the ground to the west of the house. Its organisers gauged the require. ments of their guests pretty accurately, as afternoon tea in the midst of such surroundings was not to be resisted, and the numerous little tables were seldom without occupants.

魔

THE GERMAN LACK OF CHIVALRY,

In

The idea, however, of building a rail- way tunnel under the Bosphorus appears morn feasible. It ought to have, if only on strategic grounds, the whole-hearted support of the Government. Moreover, it would be undoubtedly a paying concern, as the amount of traffic between Europe and Asia would surely pay the running expenses."

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FAR EASTERN MEN AND THE WAR.

Mr. H. K Crichton, formerly of the staff of the Great Northern Telegraph Co., Ltd, who left Shanghai for Home leave last May, has obtained a commis- gion as 2nd-Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers and is now in training at Birmingham.

3. L. Skart, of the same Regi ment, also a Great Northern man, who left about a year ago, has had a narrow escape in the trenches, a shrapnel bullet having grazed his head No serious harm was done and he was able to remain at his post.

Mr. Henry Symes. 2nd-Lieut, Lance- shire and Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in action in France on September 30th:

Mr. Symes, who was about 30 years of

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A WATERLOO INCIDENT.

Some Beche newspapers (says a writer in the langoon Gazette), are filled with astonishment that the French and the Russians and the English can. fight together as Allies when they have so often fought against one another as foes, No German can understand chivalry and a regard for elementary humanity. French paper reads them a lesson. the evening of the battle of Waterloo, what was left of a French regiment was surrounded and had to surrender. Among Came out to China, about 1000, and them was an officer named Bounardin. was for three years with the firm of who was picked up. unconscious and Sander, Wheeler & Co. After a short. desperately wounded. In the hospital he furlough at Home, he accepted an ap- told a British officer that what affected pointment in the old firm of W. Hewett Lady May, under whose direction the him far more than his wounds was the Co., and later with G. Grayrigge. He oss og his Cross of the Legion of Honour was an exceptionally been volunteer function was drganised and carried it had bees pinned on his breast by anys the VC. Daily News), and bad

Napoleon himself at Wagram, The served in

Company Mounted through, was practically ubiquitous and English officer promised that he would do Infantry and during the last two or at the service of visitors as well as officials, nil he could to find it for him, The the years in the Light Horse. He went and stall-holders with advice and gui Frenchman was carried off, recovered and Home in February, 1915, and on offering returned to France. after peace was his services was immediately given a danco. She was ably seconded by His declared. He refused to take service commission in the Lancashire and York- Excellency the Officer Administering the under the Bourbons, In 1880 he wanted shire Regiment. After the usual period *Government (the Hon.

Claud Mr.

to rejoin under the tricolour, but a long of training he was sent to Egypt, where OFFICER, od Flock, St. George's Build- journey, illness and other matters he saw active service in the desert on Severn), who was indefatigable in his vented him from being appointed, and it the side of the Buez Canal. From there, was not till 1837 that he again entered efforts to make things "go." His per the army as captain in the 41st regiment apparently, some time in July, he was suasive powers were exercised with not of the line. A few months afterwards he able effect at the Tulip Stall in an auc-

received a letter: Sir, for twentythree tion sale of pictures which he conducted, ars I have bought and carefully gone through the French Army list in search The works of Art" comprised a num- of the name of Bounardin. Are you the ber of crayon cartoons, which, while of Bounardin to whom a British officer made

HONGKONG RESERVES. a solemn promise after the battle of the burlesque order, were cleverly con- Waterloo! If you are the man, let me ORDERS BY MAJOR WAKEMAN, 0.0., B.V.K. ceived and skilfully drawn. The result have proofs. I have waited twenty-three years to redeem my promise. If you nee was that prices were given which sur not the M. Bounardin to whom I made prised not only the promoters but also it. I shall have to go on studying the the purchasers themselves. A fearsome army list. Captain Bounardin was able to give the necessary proofs, and a few looking representation of Ye Peake days afterwards his cross was returned Tyger" was the favourite, and provoked to him through the British Embassy in Paris. That is the difference between an & spirited contest between two residents Englishman and a Boche. The English in that salubrious quarter of the Colony, man never forgets a verbal promise." The It was knocked down at $35 and was

Boche looks upon written undertakings as mere scraps of paper,

The Colugue returned by the purchaser. It was reGazette in fact, in May, 1871 wrote:- exposed along with another cartoon, There is nothing more idiotie than introducing morality into war. What is "Ye Longing Lion," and the pair reabs war! Assassination, brigandage, fire ed $80. Another paix" Ye Rampageous raising, pillage, nothing else." Rhino" and Ye Brown Bear" brought #30. Other pictures, constitut ing what the auctioneer facetiously termed "The Tulip Series," were knuck ed down at prices varying from $15 ta

$30.

King.

Police Stall---Mrs. Messer and Mrs.

hocesan School Stall-Miss Ferguson. Victoria Stall--Mrs. Piercy. Trach-Mfrs, Bowley, assisted by Mo Adams and Mrs. Arthur,

Poller Stall. Mrs. Harris Walker,

drafted to France, where he appears to have served in the big push, and so, unfortunately, to have met his end,

CONRECTION.

Tuesday, 14th inst.: —

"B

Co. Recruits, Part 1, Practices 3 and 4, at Blake Pier at 3.30 p.m. Dress: Drill order.

Thursday, 16th inst.:

"B" Co. Recruits, Part 1, Practice 5 and 6, at Blake Pier at 3.30 p.m. Dress. Drill order. Friday, 17th inst.

"B" Co. Trained Men," Part II, Standard Test, and Recruits, Part I at Blake. Pier at 3.30 p.1.

Dress: Drill order.

G. K. H. BUTTON, Capt.,

Adjutant, H.K.V.R. Hongkong, 11th November, 1916.

HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.

OXDERS 158UED BY ME, F. C. JENKIN, D.S.P. (DESERVE).

HEADQUARTERS' CLUB,

A repeat performance of the entertainArts: Hazeland, Mrs. Diss, and Mrs. An important meeting of the General ment of the previous night, described Bridger.

at length in our columna on Saturday, Of Stall-Miss Woo and Miss

was given in the Ballroom of Government Houses before an audience that filled the spacious apartment. The programme was practically the same as that of Fri- day night, with the addition of a turn by theBwanks." The audience were un stinted in their appreciation.

Hall

Belition School Stall-Mrs. Toucher.

Stephen's Girla College Stall.--- wiss Grifin,

Fariety Stall-Mr. Edwards Houp La-Mrs. Milner Jones and Miss Wilkinson

Committee will be held at Head- quarters' Club at 5.30 p.m. .on Monday, Nov. 13th. All Inspectors and Sergeants are invited to attend.

BAND AND GEOHESTRA. ›

The following Order of July 5th last is to be inserted in the Standing Orders and numbered 1234 --Men- bers of the Band and Orchestra are not required to atttend any kind of Patrols, Drill and Musketry unless expressly ordered by the D.S. P. (R.) They may, however, voluntarily per- form any of these duties except on a date fixed for a Practice or Perfor- mance.

Lucky Well-Miss Judah. Refreshment Enclosure.—Mrs. Chatham d Mrs. Stedman, assisted by Mrs. Parr and Miss Innes, (at the entrance gate), The grounds were visited by large num-

Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Ram, Mrs Wakeman, bers the course of the afternoon and, as Mrs. Dodwell, Mn. Dobie, Mrs. Deni most of the stalls were completely deo, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Maitland, Mrs. Sheppard, Mrs. McFar nuded of their contents, the proceeds lane, Mrs. Hay, Miss Workers, Miss should amount to a handsome

Edkine, Mrs. Manning, Mrs. Harvey, Blue uniform will be worn on Patrol.

Duty as from this date. Mrs. Shellim, Mrs. Hayward, Mrs. Following are the names of the stall-Bacon, Mrs. McGregor, Mrs. and the holders, ele. :-

WINTER UNIFORM,

DEILL LECTURE.

Misses Lammert, the Misses huriero, All ranks above the rank of P.-c. are Tulip Stall-Miss Dione May, assisted Miss Crow, Miss Denison, Mr Butlin, required to attend a Lecture by the by Mrs. Gedge, Mr. Wells, and the Coms Jordan. Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Hallifax, D.S.P. (R) at Headquarters' Club modoro's Coxswain.

Mr. Mansfield, Mrs. Marriot, Miss

Mat 5.30 pm on Wednesday, Nov. Turner, Mrs Dyer, Mrs. Nisbet, Mrs.

15th. Wolfe, Mrs, Ormiston, and Mrs. Hodg

COMPANY. PARADES.

Sweets Stall The Misses May, Miss Locale, Miss Stedman and Miss Ormis

ton.

Plant Stall-Mrs. Looker. Kowloon Stall-Mrs Aitken, Prak Stoll. Mrs. Churchill, Military Stall.-Mrs. Bourchier and Mrs. Cooper-Hast.

(Continued at foot of next Column:).

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A HANDSOME RESULT.

We learn, on inquiry, that, while the exact amount realised has not yet been. ascertained, owing to some returns nof having been received, it already reaches | 88,100, an exceedingly creditable result.

All Company Parades will be taken by the respective Company Commanders unless otherwise ordered.

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