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POLICE RESERVE CONCERT

PROGRAMME OF MUSIC,

H.E. this Governor has stated his inten tion of being present at the concert to be given tonight, under the auspices of the Police Reserve, in the Botanical Gardens. which will, as usual, L tastefully illuminated. The following programme of music will be performed :--- Selection Raminiscences of Ireland,

Arranged by Godfrey;

BASH OF THE PATH PENJARIS. NA Waltz Beautiful Spring," Joyer,

ORCHESTRA OF THE HKP. RESERVE Baritone Sola Kirg Charles'

M. Valerie, White, Mit H. E MURIEL.

Beletion Sonne," Tatri

BAND OF THE 749H PUNJABÍA. Suprano Sola The Long Long Tail Ze Elliot.

AUSS EXID COOPER.

(w)Intermezzo Deumi Ho Chic,"

Fletcher

(b) Tang Mi Abada." Leighe ORCHESTRA OF THE B.KO, RESERVE Selection Gypsy Love," Lebar:

BAND OF THE 14TH PUNJMOM. Selection-Rigoletto," Verdi..

ORCHESTRA OF THE TEK.C. RESERVE. Contralto Sulo A Perfect Day!''

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 1917,

CORRESPONDENCE.

DAYLIGHT SAVING.

ITO THE EDITO. OF THE BONGKOZĖ DAILY PRESIS."]

Bin,--Now that the days are drawing in rapidly, thereby curtailing the afternoon hours for muskrury or athletion may one |be permitted to suggest to the Government,

int it would be a great boon to the came munity if a Daylight Saving Bitt coufil | be introduced there, enabling me to leave Ar offices círally at 5 o'clock, but in reality hullock in the afternoon dur ing the winter months?

There may be drawbacks, to the course suggested, and, if so, he would be glad to learn what they are. Perhaps sonín "of your headers can lighten sow-Yours faithfully,

INQUIRER.

Hongkong, 5th October, 1917.

CANTON NEWS.

[BY COURTESY DE THE CHUNG NGOJ

·RAN PO."T

Canton, October 5th,

INSPECTING DEFEXGEN.

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY. POLICE RESERVE PROSECUTION.

A Chinese restaurant kroper at 317, Des Voeux Rond was simmoned by Inspector A. K. Taylor, of the Police Reserve, for selling liquor otherwise than in conjun tion with a bund side meal.

The case was remanded to Wednesday

CHINESE SCHOOLMASTER'S

OFFENCE..:

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.

Mears. Vernon & Smyth, in their weekly aluare report dated the 5th Octo ber, 1937, state:-

Since our last report of 28th September, we have to record a further decline in Silver and Sterling Exchange, which has exorcised a favourable influence on our local market at many quotations show

INTIMATIONS.

LANE, CRAWFORD

an improvement. Although the volume of SPECIAL

business, Traves much to be desired, the whole tone of the market is distinctly hertore Shuanghai market is also more A Chiucae schoolmaster was summoned cheerful and prices, there make a better before Mr. Wood yesterday for illegally |

kbowing. Singapore "market has been imaging school at 70, First Streetly but rather featureless.

The following are our to-day's wired West Point, without having obtained a certificate of registration.

quotations for Rubber whäres :-..

Alor Gajak. Aper Pants

A Chinese school inspector stated that on several occasions he found the defend. ant tenching it pupils, whereas he was only allowed nine.

The Magistrate cautioned the defendant against a continuance of the offence sad find him 810.

A DOLLAR FOR EVERY THIEF CAUGHT.

4.50

1240

2.50

Genenlys Kedah

4.20

Kempas

9.80

Mudaka Pinadas Mainkoffs

3.45

New Heroutabs

Sandycrofts

Tapahs

and Company.

VALUE IN MEN'S

SLEEPING SUITS

FANCY STRIPE CEYLONETTE

$3.50 TO $4.50

PER SUIT.

4.00 ex. div. FANCY & BLOCK STRIPE CEYLON

4.80

4.60

23.00

Plantation Rubber is quoted in London

$6.00 AND $8.00 PER SUIT.

Kowtom Godowns. Defendant pleaded is a Shanghai T. T. and the Bank's HEAVY TWILL CEYLON

An unstuplexed Chinese was charg d before Mr. Wood with the stealing of a lat 278. Bar Silver is "quote ni 107. The Acting Tuchon, Mok Wingsau, base of old iron, the property of the Sterling T. C. is 2/104. Singapore T. decided to inspect all the forks of the Currie Jacobs-Bond. | Pagoda-Tigris to-morrow.i

GENERAL LING'S VIEWS. MAN BOMBON (Violin Obligato, Miss M. Gordon,) Selection Our Miss Gibbs,"

Monckton, DRGHESTRA OF THE #E, NESERVA Baritone Solo Thera," Adams."

3. E. 6. AQUISUA Selection Carinen. Bised,

HAND OF THE FITH PUNJABES,

Gad Bayr the King/

ANNIVERSARY OF TRE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC.

CELEBRATIONS IN KOWLOON.

Gerinral Long Chikwong has sent Chui Kis-hon to Yunnan, with absolute powers, to discuss his terms with Tong Kai-yew; uchun of Yuunan. Li Ka-pru, a member of Lang's staff, hus been sent to Kwangsi to consult with General Luk Wing-ting on the same matter. The terms were published in a previous issue. Lang. it is expected, will nanounce his inten- tion of joining this South-West is 9000 as his terms are grassed by the Tuchun and General.

THE OCNHOATS AT SWATOW.

When Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the Acting Tuchun, Mok Wings, heard that the

Kowloon, yesterday.

ting-kwan to return to Calton with all During the forciom Portuguese fags spot in order to consult upon the action were sold by ladies in aid of the Portu-to be taken. We zur the Ching, and guese Cigurelle and Tobacco Fund, and chan started from Nanning on the 4th a good round sun was realised.

not guilty, saying he did not know why he was arrested. The Kowloon Godown watchman arrested him as he was silting

buying rate for 'Bills are both,

caninal.

Baxks. -· · Hongkong and Slanghai Banks have considerably improved their; position and a fairly large business has been done at from 8590 up to 8620 and

the Old Star Ferry Wharf. His Worship, believing the defondant, discharged him.

Inspector Gordon then told his Worthey lose stendy at the latter figure. ship that Mr. Packham offered a

MARINE INSURASCES.--No business is dollar

reported, but market is harder, with hug

Cantons requin | for avery thief the watchmen caught.

His Worship thought it was a bad ers of Lnions at $700. practice and instructed the Inspector to ominal at $320, Yangtzes at 810 with

exch. 73, and North Chinas at Tls. 110. request. Mr. Packham to discontinue it.

MEDITATING BURGLARY,

A villainous-looking Chinese, describing himself as boiler-muker, was charged

FE INSURANCEA-Hongkong Fires can. be placed at 8200 and Chinn Fires at $130.

SHIPPING There is an improveiverit, to note in this market, Douglases re

Celebrations in honour of the 7th five gustats sont by the North hindolore Mr. Dyer Ball yesterday with wanted at 273 (ex dividend of $5). Indo andisersary of the Portugiese Republic arrived at Staten, they both wired to the possession of a complete burglary China Deferred close with a buying quo were organised by the Club de Recreio. Admiral Ching Pik-kwong and Chanouth with intent to commit a felony.

lation of 298, business having been do Inspector Gordon stated that defendani 803) and 301. There some a con- was found fostering in Kimberley Road siderable scarcity of cash shares in this Mr. Beckwith's house at about midsection. Steamboats have also shared in night. He was arrested by a Chinese the general improvement, and after detective and brought to the Police business at 217 and $17!, there are buyers Station, where it was found that he had at 17 Star Ferries are on offer at $20. a set of burglar tools consisting of a lock On-Shells are unchanged at 107/6 picker, pincers, etc, and also packet nominal. Langkats have improved on buy: of pepper, tied up in a napkin. Defending from the North and are now wanted ant was a bad character and could give at Tis. 143. Ural Caspians are analtered

proof of having done any honest work at 32/- nominal. Intely.

NEW SULOTEES FOR CANTON.

These

In the afternoon there was a large ten Over 1,000 newly recruited soldiers sent party at the club, and in honour of the from Kwangsi by General Lak Wing-ting

ccasion the building and grounds were arrived in Canton yesterday. very tastefully decorated with flugs and soldiers were ordered to replace those flowers Over a hundred children, were which have been sent to assist Hunan entertaised Games and music wers on They are now stationed at the northern -joyed and the ́little ones, tis judge from outskirts of the City.

the shricks of laughter, must have had a GENERAL'S SEAL ACCEPTED, glorietes time.

The Yunnan Tuchun, Tong Kai-yow, Latem a new Partngwisg dag was pre-has wired to Generalissimo Sun Yat- sented to the Club by Mr. A. J. d'Ecá, sen stating that he has wecived with the Secretary of the Festival Committee. pleasure the seal of General from the It was reteived, on behalf of the Club, by Provisional Government. Tong also stat the President, and the Portuguese nation.ed that he does not approve the Contral al anthem was sung when it was unfurled. Government's convocation of a new

At night the Club-house and grounds Sepate, as he bad requested the Govern. were beautifully illuminated, the centre- ment to reconvene the former senate. pica, being a Portuguese flag in colours,To START BOON. below which were the words "Patria

Liberdade" in blazing fights. The band of the 74th Panjabis was in attendance and there was au informal dance on the

tennis lawns.

Tong Shui-i who has been several times requested to go to Kwangel by General Luk Wing-ting, has at length decided to comply. The representative recently sent

After further evidence, the defendant was sent to gaol for four mouths.

A MANSLAUGHTER CASE.

The case was resumed before Mr. Wood, which a Chinese chauffeur, employed by the Exile Garage, was charged with the manslaughter of a small Chinese boy by running over him in Des Voeux Road

on the 99th uttimo

The accused said he was driving Car No. 86 along Des Yeux Road very slowly, and saw two or three boys playing in front of it. sounded the horn several times. Sudden. ly & boy crossed the street, and accused

He

by the General to Tong returned to tried to stop the car, but could not avoid Kwangai yesterday and reports that the boy. The car, ran over him, and was Tung will start on his way soon.

immediately stopped Accused jumped out, intending to take the boy into the STOCKS OF CHINA TEA IN car, but the boy's mother would not allow

GREAT BRITAIN.

REFINERIES -- A small busines only has Sales of taken place in this market. China Sugar are reported at $29. Malabous are on offer at 28.

MisING.-Market has been stagnant and prices are quite unchangeil on the week.

Docks, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-A strong demand for Hongkong and Whain- pon. Docks has improved the price to $117, and probably a little more could be got.

$6.00 AND $8 50 PER SUIT.

WHITE

AND · COLOURED “VIYELLA

IN THREE WEIGHTS.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

WAR

CHARITIES.

"OUR DAY"

THURSDAY, 18th OCT., 1917.

MORNING :

Collection for: LADY. MAY'S ROSE FUND..

Or cheques may be sent now addressed to LADY MAY, Government House (envelopes being marked "Rose Fund").

AFTERNOON at 3 o'clock.

GREAT DRAWING OF WAR BONDS at the Murray Parade Ground.

St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions. Teas and Refreshments in English and Chinese style, and various attractions;

EVENING at 0 o'clock.

FETE at the Public Gardens. New OFFICIAL WAR. FILMS shown for the first time in Hongkong; Illuminations and Music.

GRAND CHINESE THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT

From 5th till 12th October, at the Taiping Theatre.

Tickets for the War Bond Drawing are obtalnable at all the

There is a notable absence of cash shares in both Docks and Kowloon Wharves, which latter show a good advance at 892 buyers, business having been done at 882, and £83, Shanghai Docks are quot-

d from the North at Tle. 72 buyer.

LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.This THE BANDS OF THE 25th MIDDLESEX REGIMENT, little change Centrals are in demand at section has been quiet and prices how 18th INFANTRY, 74th PUNJABIS and POLICE RESERVE 889. Hotels are on offer at 894, and will play during the Afternoon and Evening.

G. West Points are Humphreys at 86. quoted at 885 nominal and Lauds at 888.

COTTON MILLS Prices are better all round and shore is a fair demand from Shanghai. We quote Ewoe at Tls. 155, Kung Yiks at The 1st, Yangtzepoos at Tla 5 and Shanghai Cottons at Tis. 115 (ex dit of Tla 8), all buyers.

There has been- MISCELLANEOUS this. Aocused got back into the car and great activity in this market

Cements drove it to one side of the road, as it were done at $7.25, but have since weaken- Sir W. Essex asked the President of the was right on the tram line. When he ed to 37.10. Tramways have improved to Board of Trade in the House of Commons, returned to the scene of the accident a Chins Lights are offering at $41, and 86. Dairy Farms have been done at 21. on August 14th, how much China tea was crowd b had already gathered, and some Providents at 871 Peak Trams can be ying in the dock warehouses of London, of the coolies threatened him and wanted had 4%, and Watsons at 88.00 Other Liverpool, and Bristol; and if he would

quotations are nominal at prices meti order its liberation and sale to increase the Exile Garage and told the No. 1

to strike him. He, therefore, returned to tioned in our lint, tested an

MEMO Next Settlement day, 29th 7. Birised Sacrament Confraternity; the nation's te supply, to favourably chauffoar what had occurred, and they

October influence retail tes prices, and provent both went to No. 7 Police Station and the further deterioration of this imported reported the accident, It was there that ten which many persons regard as valuable food material.

accused first learned that the child was

PATRONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ROSARY CHURCH, KOWLOON, The following is the order of procession at the patronal festival of the Rosary Church, Kowloon, next Bunday after- noon-1, The Banner of Our Lady; Girls scattering flowers; 3, The Chinese. *Catholic Association Band; 4, St. Joseph a Apostleship of study; 5, Apostleship of prayer: 6, St. Joseph's Confraternity;

Bearers of the Mysteries of the Rosary; 9, Confraternity of the Holy Rosary; 10 The Clergy; 11, The Children of Mary 12, Girls scattering flowers: 13. The Statue of Our Lady; 14, Police Reserve Guard of Honour; 15, The Bishop;

The Consuls and the Enights, 17, Ladies Apostleship of prayer; 18, The Police Reserve Band, and 19, The faithful.

THE SALE OF HONOURS.

Mr. Roberts said the stocks of China tea in bonded warehouses in the United Kingdom at July 31st amounted to 7,207,000 lb. Separate figures could not

dead

Accused was committed for trial at the Criminal Bessions, bail being granted.

be given for each port. So far as tea A WORTHY DESCENDENT OF was being detained owing to the absence

of import licences, the Board of Trade had given instructions for its release.

An interesting little story was told by Lord Knutsford in the course of the de- bate on the sale of honours in the House CHINA AND THE WAR of Jards. Lord Knutsford's long and honourable connection with hospital work In the House of Commons on August well-known. He related how a stranger 14th, Mr. Lynch asked whether any went to him and saked him whether if he special resolution of Parliament would be presented £25.000 to a certain hospitel on moved welcoming the entering into the the occasion of a visit by the Ring her war of China, and whether any special would be as likely to get a title as it hogars mission would be sent to Chins entrusted the money to party funds. Lord Knuts with exceptional powers for dealing with ford had to say No, and the hospital problems of ways and means regarding did not get the £25,000, but shortly after. China's assistance, and wards the person who had approached Mr. Bonar Law The hon. gentleman's him became a Baronet

suggestion, I think, is premature.

DRAKE.

WHY HE DECLINED.

no

The dinner had been a great success, the wine exclient. Try another glass," said the host.

For a moment the visitor hesitated, and then abruptly declined,

Do try another glass, I will open another bottle, insisted the host.

54"No," thank you,” said the visitor, graciously

Conte, come, do let no open another bottle" As story, reminiscent of Drake The visitor declined very

ory firmly, and finishing his game of howls before taking took his departure.. sail to defeat the Armada, was told at After the door had closed the wife of Portsmouth by Admiral Sir Stanley the best turned upon her genial husband. Cotville; Commander-in-Chief, at that Why ever did you insist upon his bay Hort (says the Chronicle). A sub-ing another glass when you knew you marine he said, was proceeding up the would have to open the last bottle of wine; Dardanelled when the captain noticed and after I had, kicked you under the

tahle a dozen

times 7 P through the periscope that a floating. My dear bald the husband, “it was mine had become attached to the radder. Homsulled with the lieutenant, and not me you kicked. they agreed not to inform the crew, but to have breakfast and think what was heat. to be done. After twenty minutes they kind plan for removing the mine, which Igucoecded.”

Every Alhokar makes just one more arga went in Leggur of conscription, Busan Transcript,

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