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Prize

Beries,

TER BONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 1017.

Mrs. Shaw was in charge at East oxuberance of high spirita te overwhelm Point, Mrs. Reid. at Quarry Bay, Mrs.his sober judgment in such a crisis. The Pope at Kowloon and Mis Graham at full list of prizes is as follows:- Kowloon Docks. These ladies, who were responsible for the collections in their re spective: localities, had the assistance of many willing friends,

The depots and those in curge of them were as follow: - Hongkong Hotel, Mrs. Bird City Hall, Mrs. Hay, Mrs. Sted- man, Mrs. Beswick, Mrs. Cellier, Mrs. Pattenden and Mrs. Mansfeld; Priwell's; Mrs. Evan Jones; C.P.R. Offices, Mys, Hayward; Helena May Institute, Mrs. Smith; and Caine, Road Depot, Alvs. A C: Hotelho,

Mr. E Ralphs organised a sale in the Government Schools, and a sale was also conducted among the pupils of the garri- son schools: A large Chinge Committer superintended by the Hon Mr. Lau Cuc Pak, organised the sile of roses aming the Chinese community. Sales were also organised by Mr. Bialen Sigh, of the Sikh Temple Committee; the Japanese Consul General. Mr. Suzuki, for the Japánesė, community; and the Mohaine dan members of the:Eolice Force.

1st, $84,000 C 2nd, 8,000. X.

Ticket No. 10547

0240.

01322

OTTEN RAFFLES,

The organisation of the Ambulance The traffe for the motor-eir presented Brigade is as follows:--

DISTRICT STAFF District. Superinten by the Portugues Community was wondent (Officer in charge of District), Mr. by Ticket No. 977, the pictures of King E. Ralphs; District Surgeon, Dr. W. V George and Field Marshal French, pre-M. Kuch; Corps Surgeon, Dr. J. C scited by Komor & Komor, were won by Dalmahoy Allan (on Act. Ber.); Corps Tick to Nos. 12 and 41 spectively. Superintendent. the Hon. Mr. P. I. These raffig were in the charge of Mr Holyunk. Paul Hodgson, The owner of the car-- which, gaily adorned with figs, was on duty practically the whole day carrying: dollectors from point to point will have his petrol requirements supplied free for three months by the Asiatic Petroleum Company..

Tae dollar raffle" for a number of sule stantial prizes given by various commer cial houses was not completed. until à

· PLYTKLONS IN THE COLONY,

INTIMATIONS.

LANE, CRAWFORD

4. Fumeu.--(.)-Nursing Division SPECIAL VALUE IN MEN'S

forming a Voluntary Aid Detachment, re- Bistered-as-

The No. 1 Hongkong Commandant, Lady May; AD” Acting Commandant, Mrs Hickling;; Hon. Surgeon, Mrs. Hickling, F.R.C.S. (E.), and

Mrs.

McGregor, M.B., B.Ch. (Glasgow): Adjutant and Nursing Ovor, Mrs. Ratple; Acting Adjutant,

SLEEPING SUITS

Late bostr. The results of the drawing Miss Wilkinson Lady Supt., Mrs. Tisdall FANCY

were as follows 200

1st Prize. Woodstock Typewriter, given by Mewers, de Sousa & Co., wou by A Marks with Ticket: No. 1699),

Strength, 20 merabers. Trained and served at the Military Hospital, Bowen Road, and the Government Civil Hus pital, and at Various Classes of Instruc

·20ď Prize-1.-C. Smith Typewriter, | tion. 0323 give by Messrs. Botelho Bros, won by

Mr. Nichol With Picket No. 37.

Brd, 8,200 E.

4th.

1,000 L.

0126

5th,

1,000 E.

0634

6th,

1,000.D,

0100

7th,

1,000 P.

.0425

6th,

500: V.

9th,

int J

10th,

500 K.

1420

·05831 0404

Lith,

300 T

0400

123,

500 н

0590

1326,

500 E

0215

14th,

500 -1.

0148

Lan,

DIO LE

0502

10th,

300 Y.

02/13

17th,

500 X.

0838

500 J.

0397.

foth,

100 E.

0370

Roth,

100.0%

1st,

100

041 10320

53141,

100.U.

0104

23rd,

100 C.

ULUS

24th,

100 W.

5th,

100 C

0035

seth,

100 1.

9000

100 1

050-1

th,100 1.

0408

soch, Te 100 Q.

0537

Both, 100 i

ist,.

100 S.

0572

32nd,

100 N.

07745

rd,

JUD B..

0137

Mth,

100 1.

0386

While Miss Eileen Lammert and the Misse, Veronica and Hildr Butterfeld: were selling poses in Barker-Head a

35th,

100 B.

0113

36th,

100 K.

0333

37th,

100 Y

03B6

38th,

to B.

Chinese coolie snatched thefir contain- ing the money they had received and junde off 'dowar the hillside

Both,

100 J.

10071

40th,

100 K

fly,

100

so*1xl,

100 A.

43rd,

100 E.

02-18

LADY MAF ROSÉ FUND. -

44th,

100. S.

0186

45th,

100 CA

43th,

100 8.

Subriptions already acking-

47th.

100

ledged

48th,

100`5.

49th,

Iroceeds of Rows sold amongst

the Chinese

100 A

50th

100 L.

(1,600.70

51xt.

100 1.

Aiganese Community through

Consul General Suzuki oliveted - in. Macno by M 1989 dễ -Souza

**UBOLNÁ |

Mr. C. M. Berunud

"Roy T. Robinson

Mrs. E., C. Ngwali

Mrs. W. L. Lesk

Mr. A. 1. Harris

Mr. F. Ginbom

Mr.

J. Pizir

· Suliseriptionsi-through Hon. Mr.

Lau Chu Pak :---

Mr. Fung Ping Bang

Mr. Lo Shui Wan

Mr. Tai Pa. Low

21.00

*100.46

30.00

30:00

95.60

25.00 25.00

5.00

0048

090!

0047 VOIG·

020

1042 OGIN 0335

0175

0327

In connection with the undertaking of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation set forth in the Prospectris of the Drawing of War Bonds, we re officially informed by the Han. Scoretary of *Our, Bay that the Corporation yesterday purchased Straits War Loan to the extent of Straits 255,000.

AUCTION CF ROSES

The action of a special lot of 20 roses by the Hon. Colonial Secretary attracted Fa-considerable attordance, Mr. Severa delwered himself of the pet phrases of the auctioneering fraternity as if to the (basnner ·lora. "and he was aided and netted by Mr. Labrum, afías “ All Davis #77.44 of Sheffield,” whilst. My, L. N. Leefe stood

MURRAY PARADE. GROUND),

3.)

The great attraction on the Murray

Paste ground in the afternoon was the drawing of the War Bonds. There was a

attempt this year to reproduce an old

fashioned English Fair, and then wore

WILK

by to do what clerking was necessary. The first rose realised 60 und purchased by Sir Robert Ho Tung, It was an auspicious start, and not a single

As tho

3rd Prize-90 Boxes Cigars, given by the Hongkong Cigar Store, won by H. Dixon with Tickel No. 20s.

Ith Prize.--One silver mounted bottle For Lavender Water, given by Messrs. A.

8. Watson, won by someone whose name was undecipherable with Ticket No. 995.

5th Prize. One bai's waggonnette, given by Mira, Powell & Co., won by Virgina Union with Ticket No 1419.

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STRIPE

CEYLONETTE

$3.50 TO $4.50 PER SUIT.

B. Ven-Alinching to the Hongkong FANCY & BLOCK STRIPE CEYLON

Defence Corps

The Chinese Ý.M.C.A. Divisions. Divisional Surgeon and Officer in Charge. Dr. S. F. Lee, M.B., B. Ch. (Edinburgh). Strength, 10 members.

(2) Tie Baiyingpun Division.--Divi-

$6.00 TO $8.00 PER SUIT.

soral Surgon and Officer in Charge HEAVY

Dr. WM. B. Moore, LR.CP. (1), AR. C.S. (L.), L.M. (On Active Service). Strength, of meniber, including 2 Kuro- PERA N.C.Os.

A Bugle Band is attached i to this Division. 6th Priz.-One portfedin of War Photo- (B) Queen's College Division-Divi- gravures gaves by Messrs, Kelly &ional Surgeon, De McKenny, M.D.,. B... B.A. (9.), LM., B.A. (T.C.D) Walsh, won by D. G. Eddic with Ticket (Furg Hongkong Defence Corps).

Strength, 17 members. No. 11.

(4) Victoria Division Divisionul 7th Prize. One set Chinese porcelain, Surgeon, Dr. Chich Tiang Eam, M.B., given by the Sun Company, won by Eang, M.B., B.9.; Divisional Supt., Ho B.S.: Assistant Surgeon, Dr. Lim Chong H. Moly with Tick No. 259.

Leung: Ambulance Officer, John F. Grose. Strength, 50. members. 8th-Prize--Une pair silver väses, given: by the Wing On Company, won by J. H. Tarrant with Ticket No, 2327.

by the sincere Co., won by: Neine oth Prize.--One pair silver, vases, given

Reynolds with Ticket avd 2235,

10th Prize.--Que for cigarettes, given by the Greco-bgyptian 16pacey - Diore, won by A. Richards with Lieset, Aut

Um Priznį purcure, given by Mark Akraca & Co., won by J. M. HI Mucnadto win Ticket No. 1768

Tata Prize. Une parlour lamp, given by one Standard Dr Company, won by

Cropin with Ticket No. 206,

18th Prize. One pair cloisonne vases, given by mr. N. t. Watson, wou by n.

Green with Ticket No. 2010,

AMBULANCE COMPETITION.

A large number of spectators gathered at the northern end of the parade ground to witness the St. John Ambulance

Competition for the Halphs Challenge Reserve, were not represented, and only Shield. Last year's winners, the Police

the Victoria, Baiyingpus, Queen's Co four competing units appeared, namely lege, and Y.M.C.A divisions.

ones of the blooms was disposed of for loss than three figures. Very keen par Nicholas and Willisen Stabb, with their ticipants in the bidding were Masters * sideshows" in the nested sese of the term. The ground, however, had sister as a good runner vj?? been made in look exceedingly alterative Colonial:Secretary.remarked, the confident The necessary buildings were erected by WAY these youngsters chipped in with their Chinese contractors under the supervision bids of filly and a hundred dollars at a column, presenting a very creditable dp- of the Public Works Department Mme was marvellous.

One at least C. L. Perkins being mainly responsible William or Nicholas, it is not known for seeing that all the arrangements were which; spoke up before the prompter was cumplate and everything in good order.quite ready. The sale resulted in a sun Then there was a profusion of flags and of 47,660, the details being as follows:

H. E. the Governor.-$325 and 8200. unting, provided by the Harbour!

Sir Robert Ho Taug-8800, $600, 550, Master Commander C. W. Beckwith

$200, $300 and $250. B.N., and the general result was very

Mrs. Stabb, Tan, μακίτης.

Masters X. and W. Stabla-S630, $250 and $203, Mias Stabl-$25. Hon Mr. Lan Chu Pak.-8600, $250

Mr. Ho Fook.--2250 und 9. Mr. Ho Kom Tong.-3200. Mr. T. flugh. $200 Mr. A, Ritchie-on (r. Ritchie

hed his rose put up for auction send the, and it was purchased by Mr. Lan Chu Pak for $175,

H. E. the Governor, accompanied by Bliss May, and his A.D.C., arrived at 4:0 and was met at the entrance in Queen's) road by the Hon. Secretary and the met- bers of the Executive Committee. His Excellency proceeded almost inmediately witness the various ompetitions arranged by the St John Ambulance Association.

THE DRAWING OF WAR BONUS.

assinted.).

GENERAL - AUCTION.

Before the competition started the four divisions represented were inspected by H.E. the Governor, and marched past the saluting base in column and quarter- pearance. Mr. Ho Leung, Divisional superintendent of the Victoria Division, was in command of the parade.

Affiliated to the Brigade but not under the orders of the District Officers is the Police Reserve Ambulance Company. Divisional Surgeon, Dr. G. H. Thomas, members, M.B.. B.S. (Hongkong). Strength; 25:

ILLUMINATED FETE

It was estimated that there was an attendance of 6,000 at the illuminated fête in the Botanical Gardens in the even.

10g.

All the reserved seats, numbering 1,200, were sold at each, and it is cal eulated that considerably over 1,000 people paid the general entrance fee of

ILE. the Governor Sir Henry May

was present

The gardens Jock beautiful. The lighting was carried out by the Electric Company Japanese lanterns were sus pended from the trees and shrubs in the greatest profusjon. Apparently no trouble or expense had been spared, and the results achieved were remarkably effective.

The programme consisted of an exhibi- the band of the 74th Punjabis and the ting of war films, Selections were played

Pte. G. Crane, L-Cp). J. Mee and Pte. L during the interval incidental music hy honkgong Police Reserve Orchestra, and

Meo of the Eth Batt. Middlesex Regt.

The exhibition will be given again this evening, when another large attendance is, anticipated.

"OUR DAY" FETE.

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE KONGKONG DAILY PRESS."]

The judges in the competition were Surgeon General Draper, N., Major.

-Having been for many years an Morgan (Commandant of the Hongkong admirer of your journal I have very much Defence Corps) and

Surgeon-Major pleasure in prescating yon with a ticket Black, and they had a difficult task.

for tonight's Fête and you will agreg Each division was put through Com-with me that in this case it is rare blessed pany drill, was inspected for kit and

to give than to receive, dress, and gave an exhibition of feju

The ticket is inscribed as follows:- exercises and first aid, followed by

"OUR DAY" stretcher-drill. Casualty cases were placed at different points in the enclosure, and $130.each having pinned on his coat a paper describing the nature of his supposed in- juries. The stretcher parties hastened up, ages, splints, ete, as required, after the leader of cach party applying band which the patient was placed on a stretcher and carefully borne to the hos stater. This was in the charge of V.AD nursing sisters

later date Messrs. Hughes & Houghto end. NESS

also announce that there auction of

Thursday, 18th October, 1017. Fet in the Public Gardens at 0 p.m. One Seat (unreserved) $1.00 So you will naturally think that if you present yourself at the Public Gardens to claim a seat (anreserved). at 9 o'clock this evening you will be alie

for

But, alas! a nasty little paragraph in this morning's otherwise estimable paper tells me that you are wrong so sorry

Jou for the last line of thei served for the in people)." So you und tion should have read:

inscrip- "One. 1, and some hundreds of others, who aad

Three use of the four divisions showed mast commendable smartness in drill, Mr. Labuan, in a ront of sery distine Victoria especially. Their evolutions Whilst these were in progress the draw.tive black and white check, was the were carried out with celerity and preci fondi imagined that we should be doing

little bit to-night will have to: ing of the War Bonds commenced. Asoon. He had many and varied articles ereditable in view of the unevenness of heen sold twice over, and the higher perambulating auctioneer for the after- sion, and their marching was highly go seatless because our several seats have befitted the importance of the event the for sale. He sold a row-boat motor to this part of the parade ground and of the bidder has naturally obtained the coveted drawing was conducted in the largest to Mr. Reid for $84, and a stove to Sir Pantry, playing ragtime music, to which

Mr. Lammert for $100, an ectric fan proximity of the Band of the 18th In- articles. shed on the ground, and all who wished Robert. He Tung for 800. These articles it was impossible to keep step,

It looks as though we have been sold. do do so were permitted to go on to the Were presented by Mes various other

tickets under false pretences but perhaps Shewan, Tomes & Coy,, who also

The whole competition lasted about two to-day (Shall we ask Mr. Maconochie that illegality has ben made legal for platform to sen "fair play. Mr. H. Cgifts to be raffled, but these it has been, and it says much for the way in what he thinks about it?) Of course Sandford, the assistant Hon. Treasurer of the

which was carried out that many of shall be told that it's all for charity, so decided in sell by publie auction at the Fund, superintended the arrangements

the spectators watched it from beginning we shouldn't mind, and so

on and so for the draw. Mr. R. H. C.Hancock, morrow (Saturday), the proceeds of H.E the Governor presented the Shirld responsible for it should be called to ac After the judges bad come to a decision principle of the thing is wrong, and those a pure-bred Sinmcae kitten

Torth. But the fact remains that the Mr. A. E. Crapnell and Mr. da Roza which will be given to the funds. to this year's winners-the Victoria out. They are many of us who cannot actually did the drawing, and Messrs. It has already been stated that the 20 Division. He said that this was the afford to dole out each for seats for N. J. Stabb, C. E. Anton and G. cents stall did a wonderful trade. There second year of the Competition, and he ourselves and families, and so we hare Edkins were the scrutineers. The first bered, for which tickets were purchased not there to defend their title, The only to find that we may have them to were no less than 1,300 prizes, all rum was sorry that last year's winners were had to content with the cheaper seats prize was won by the second number Those who drew blanks, of course, received judges found that the Victoria division morrow night instead! But, though we drawn from the cylinder. The name of secured the articles corresponding to their and for dress and kit; the Y. 31.0.A. were pick up the crumbs from the rich inan's no return for their outlay Others deserved most marks for company-drill poor we are proud and object to the fortunate holder of No. 047 is not numbers, and the value of the articles first in field exercise and first-aid; and table and the dust from the rich woman's yet available. It is believed that the Before six o'clock the stall was absolutely Exeliency, added that it gave him much

ranged from a bicycle to a five cent doll Saiyingaun led in stretcher-drill, His And now the

scat. winning ticket was among those originally derided of its stack, ground satisfaction to note the great progress tickets 7. I tried to dispose of some this question remains What sent to Canton, hat some of these were were admirable. The Hongkong Hotel that had been made since last year, and, morning in exchange for rosce, but a cute

The arrangements for tea on the

is to be done with the remainder of my subsequently returned and it quite Company sered for the Europeans and in this connection, he must mention the young thing told me possible that a resident of the Colony the MY San Company for the Chinese hard work and valuable services of Mr. nothing doing." has been suddenly enriched by War Bonds for "Our Day **

All the proceeds will go to swell the total E. Halpha. He desired, also, to thank to the value of $24,000 It is to be hoped

Surgeon General Draper, and the other Throughout the afternoon selections of judges for officiating. that he will not justify the Rev. J. Kirk music were played by the bands of the then handed the shield to Licut. Grose, His Excellency Maconnchie's fears by

Middlesex Regiment and the 18th In who was in charge of the Victoris allowing

an fantry.

Division,

that "There's! With these few words I will leave the ticket with you, and when you find that will not be it is worthless I trust that your language

UN-RESERVED

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CEYLON

$6.00 TO $8.50 PER SUIT.

VIYELLA "

SLEEPING SUITS IN THREE WEIGHTS.

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"OUR DAY"

PATRIOTIC RIBBONS National Colours of the Allies in Several Widths.

"HEATHER DAY”

TARTAN

BIBBONS in Great Variety.

FERN FRENCH in Moon-Moth Dance. FAREWELL TO THE

FANTASTICS

TO-NIGHT AND TO-MORROW! ALSO

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MATINEE TO-MORROW AFTERNOON! COMPLETE CHANGE PROGRAMME TO-MORROW I

AT 9.15.

HILDA FELSTEAD in New Stories and Songs, LEONARD NELSON in New Songs,an foly IVY ALDOUS and FRED KEELEY in New Dances. FERN FRENCH in the "Shepherd's Dance." BILLIE SEATON in New Songs.

REDHEAD WIL-ON and FRED KEELEY in an Athletic Absurdity-

The Crazy Ostersun

NELLIE and ELSIF BLACK in a Big-New Musical Act. KAY TRAYNOR in New Piano Momologies.

Tickets $3, $2 & $1. BOOKING AT MOUTRIE'S.