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LA MINERVA

CIGAR FACTORY.

ESTABLISHED 1823

ST FRANCIS' SCHOOL.

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION The distribution of prizes, at St. Francis School yesterday, was per- formed by Mrs. H. E. Pollock at St. Patrick's Hall in the presence of a large gathering of parents and friends of the children,

The report of the Headmistress for the school year 1918-1917, which was read by

AN ALSATIAN'S APPLICATION HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS

AT SHANGHAI, TO RECOVER MONEY FROM THE

ENEMY DIVIDEND ACCOUNT. ⠀

In the British Supreme Court, Shang (Judge), on December 6th, an applica hai, before Sir Havilland de Saumarez tion was made for an order to the Hong kong and Shanghai Bank to pay a sum ofis 21,308,85 out of the Enemy Dividend Account to Mr. H. Gens burger.

Advocate) said an affidavit had been filed

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS BY MAJOR B.

MORGAN, ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT;

TRENGTH.

Gr. T. M. Leitch was enrolled on 7th

Company Dec., 1017, and posted to Artillers Serat A Whitelaw, Engineer Co., is

Calon dated resign on leaving the

dated 12th Dec, 1917.j Pte. E . Clayson, A Co., is per mitted to resign on recommendation

1817.

1917.

TRANSFER,

LEAYS.

FREIGHT RATES. Messrs. Snowman & Co., ship and freight brokers, Hongkong, in their cit cular dated 8th December, state:-

Since we last reported on the 24th ult.. our market has remained more or leas fint, and there has not been a very large amount of business transacted on Trip

Charter basis.

For Time-charter, however, the demand is still strong, and fixtures have been

siders for periods up to six months.

Thero has been good offering for Nor-

actually coming to business, in wegian tonnage with wide limita, at very handsamo figures for owners but the latter are handicapped in quence of having to refor, to their authori ties.

conse-

Mr. J. Noronha, was as follows: Mr. H. G. Masson (Acting Crown of a Medical Board dated 8th Dec.,

Since the Bubmission of my report by Mt. Gensburger, who stated that ho Pte, E. M. Hazeland, "D" Co., is per made for small and medium-sized. out- the first public distribution of prizes was a merchant residing at No. 20 Jessmitted to resign on recommendation beld in connection with St. Francis field Road. He was born in Alance, of a Medical Beard dated 11th Dec, School, I have to record with much pleIn 1891 he came out to China and lived

which at the time was French territory. 1017. sure the removal of the school to more at Hongkong. Then he came on to Pte. W. J. Tutcher Co. dated 6th Dec, commodious premises from the old school Shanghai and carried on business. He forred to D

"B" Co., is trans house in St. Francis Street. The school was registered as a German subject, and has been transferred to leased premises later applied for and was granted French at 157 and 150, Wanchai Road. This Protection, and was now a French pro-

was considered necessary

teated person. A certificate from the change Recount of the limited accommodation in French Consul General was on file. Mr the old building and also because the site Genaburger was a partner in the firm of of the new premises is more convenient Gensburger & Judah, which went into for the pupils. While the change was appointed liquidator. The affidavit stated liquidation, and Mr. N. Thomson was desirable in every other respect, the creased rent imposed a heavier burden that certain moneys due to Gensburger of expenditure.

from the liquidator had been placed to the Enemy Dividend Account. The appli- cant stated that he wished to invest the money in French War Funds

WAB

Pto P. D. Sutherland, B Co. is granted extension of leave from 7th Dec., 1917, to 30th June, 1918. Pte. . H. Dodwell, B." Co., is granted 1- month's leave from 12th Des., 1917.

CAMP.

Reference Infantry Battalion orders dated 18th Nov 1917, the special train will leave Kowloon on Friday, 14th Des., 7, at 6.47 p.m. instead of at 6.26 p.1. A special Star Ferry will leave Hongkong for Kowloon at

At the date of the annual inspection by the Inspector of English Schools there were present at school 114 scholars as against 104 in 1916 the numbers on the His Lordship--This, of course, is an roll being, respectively, 122 and 125, application for an order to pay money These figures obtained before the removal to a man who is, in fact, an alien enemy. from the old school building. Since then, Mr. Mossop-According to our law, the attendance has increased to 134 that would be so, but he cannot apply A scholars. For this number of pupils the himself. Mr. Mossop added that the posi staff is

is adequate according to Code re-tion was quite the same as in the case of quirements, I am pleased to be able to Mrs. Beitz and Mr. Vitorio Gaita, an note the Inspectors

emark that the Italian protégé. The latter was born at discipline is

very B There are nine classes altogether in the Trieste of Italian parents and was now school, namely:--Class 10.-(Kindergur-treated by the Italian Legation as an ten), average age of wholar 6.52, Cin Italien protected person. He was rein

Average nga 7.3; Class 8--Average stated in the Chinese Customs

Class 7. Average age 9.42;

age 10.27; Clasu

age Class

ago 12.75 nge 11:27; Masy 4-Aver Italia parents you mean born of Italian

Class 3-Average age 14; and Class 2.Average age 15. As a result of Mr. Ralphs minute inspection, he was pleased to recommend that the

His Lordship-When you say born of blood or descent but not nationality?

Mr. Mossop-I take it that would be so. That would be in Trieste.

His Lordship said he would like to make it clear where there was an appli-

6.20 p.m.

BOLL

copy of "D" Co. roll, showing sec- tione to which N.C.Os, and men are posted, fins been issued to each N.C.O and man in the Company. Anyone who has not received a copy should apply for one at the Orderly Roum,

ORDERS FOR ANTILLERY COMPANY BY CAPTAIN J. H. W. ARMSTRONG, V.D. PARADES AT BELCHERS BATTERY. Monday 17th inst

7.30 a.m. Right Half Co., D.R.F:

Class only..

5:15 p.m. Left Half Co., D.R.F.

Claes only.

grant be awarded to the school gestion made on behalf of an alien enemy, Tuesday, 18th inst.

unes and

Two new subjects have been introduced during the school year, namely, Home

Coakery...

The success

of the in addition to lessons in first-aid to the injured has been the subject of special note by the Inspector Cookery, which was only recently introduced, is a useful

subject which is the elder girls.

popular among The winner of the Lugard Scholarship is Miss Mary Houario. While on the sub ject

of scholarships, it is with deep that I have to mention the

Foundation of two new scholarships for

of the institution's

the benefit of the school through the initiation of an old and respected friend Mr. Henry Dixon. As a result of

appeal two Scholarships for the school have been subscribed

for by the Catholic residents in Wanchai. The Scholarships are of the value of 830 for the higher, and 390 for the lower classes, respectively. They will be tenable for one year, and one of the

schone is that the holders of the

shall continue their studies for one year in this school. I wish thank cordially the donors of the scholar- to ships for their generosity and interest is the school. The Senior Scholarship has been awarded to Miss Lily Wilkinson and the

Isabel Junior Scholarship to 155

reasons,

7.30 am. Right Half Co. Full

Furade.

5.16 p.m. Left Half Co., Full parade. Thursday, 29th inst. :——

7.30 am Right Half Co. (Gun cum- bers other than specialists).jp 5.15 p.m. Left Half Co (Qun num.

bera other than specialists),

Friday, 21st inst

as in the case of Mrs. Seitz and Mr. Gaita, and also in this case, that there should be before the Court special renscas. were special reasons, as also in the case In the case of Mrs. Seitz there of Mr. Gaita. One of the reasons in that case was that the man had been rein stated by a friendly Government, which is also at war with Austria-Hungary, in a civil position in the Government. Mrs. Seitz also gave reasons. In the present case there wore no auch" and that was why he (his Lordship) had somewhat hesitated, or rather, asked. a few questions, before he made the order. This wasta case in which the French Govemment authorities had made a re- 14th quest to the Britials Minister. The Court would make the order, but the Court was entitled to knew. I want it to be clear that I make the order after I am satisfied as to the grounds of the request made by the Minister, as matter of public policy."

A ROMANTIC CRUISE SEARCH FOR THE HITACHI

MARU

Knowledge which is awarded to Captain Kidd wes surrounded with more Pozzoni has offered a prize for No buccaneering expedition of the

Spanish Main, no search for the gold Miss M. McGrann. I hope His Lord- of a spirit of adventure, danger and ex- ship and all others who take an active citement than try. K line from Kobe on interest in the progress and

the sailing of the Cruzen

of St. Francis' School will elopmentarer 79th in search of the missing

through the medium of this report, an accept, expression of sincere thanks from myself and the entire stail of the School. We wish, also, to thank the Catholic Women's League for the use of their fine hall for the School's

prize-giving.

The following students wore the reci pients of prizes:-

Class 2-Lily Wilkinson, Mary Rozario and Teonor, Souza

Class 3-Minnie MacGrann and Annie Cordeiro.

Anna

a scarch

to

Hitachi Maru, the NY.K. European liner which has been missing since Sep- tember 4th, when it loft Colombo for Delagoa Bay, South África (says the Japan Advertiser). Provisioned for months armed with two big deck guns a cruise of many for submarine attack, many rifles for the and their planes and a supply of bombs

of crew 80, carrying two naval aviators the Chikuzen Muru presents the last word Class 4.-Aggio Ismail, Latifa Madar

The expedition was Sim, Arculli, Lalita y Pile Katimah ela search across the Indies to Colombo,

Ocena, Rocha and Agnes Nissim. Class 5-Felicia Tavares, Hadijah down the African coasts and among the the Cape of Good Hope, then up and Rumjaha, Amelia Madar Madar, Aliamah Kitchell, Edith Crestein Japanese fishermen off the coast of Kii

Pensie

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boat was in a difficult position some- Class 7Anita Kew, Estelita Xavier, on October 2nd has led to a Arthur Reed, Charlie Wit, Dongles

a change in the Annita Silice William McGrau, Mary the South Pacific and then sail on to the

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searching party first explore Silva, Bertha Jennie Rozario,

Harrye, Cape, Hosie and Rosie Rumjahn,

Ocean, if the Hitachi Mare is not 8.-Violet Wilkinson, Benedicta

It is believed by some that the Hitachi Daisie Wong.

Maru has been captured by enemy raiders Leonardo and that the boat with crew and passen- island. If tha is the case the Class 1-Joseph Xavier, May Mariott, fors are capected to be of good use

army aria Lindamira Tavares, Guilherme Victor, Leonel Bilva and Stephen Reed.

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Miquelina

Indian found

Xavier, Laurinda Cheian Lee and gera is being held at some small South Ben

John Rolling,

Bilva

Mary Cavares.

for

Andi

music

Mrs.

Dit their Tape naval authorities, t

Remy

the Yasaka Maru, when that steamer was

7.36 a.m. Right Half Co, Layers' and

Setters' Class only

5.10 p.m. Left Half Co. Layers' and

Setters only.

We advised the closing of the Saigon Hongkong Tuto in our last, report as 20. cents por pieul, and this was, followed. by the fixture of ป medium- sized outsider at the same rate- At this figure the rate has remained to nearly the end of the reported, when offers came into the mar under re

period review, with no further fixtures ket at five cents higher.

Exports of rice from Saigon from the 1st of January

to 832,704 to 20 November amounted tons for the same pered with 827.020 period last year. The quotation for No. 2 white round sifted rice stands at $3.90 per picul fo.b.. Gui- gon for November-December shipment

AIGON PHILIPPINES. There have been in this direction, but no business is reported.

SAIGON JAVA-Nothing to report. BANGKOK HONGKONG.When we last re- ported, this rate stood at 75 cents to 55 cents, for inside/outside the Bar undirg $1.35 for inside the Bar loading, by the respectively, but the rate strengthened to: Exture of a medium-sized outsider at this. figure.

COAL-The demand is not very strong, and the Japan-Hongkong rate remains. as per our last report, with, no fixtures. reported.

FIXTURES HONGAY.- HONGKONG. small cutaider (six trips), at $10 per ton...

One one medium-sized outsider (two trips), at $10 per ton; two medium-sized out- siders, at 810 per ton; one small outsider, at 810 per ton.

SAIL TONNAGE LOADING AND TO LOAD NIL

CHINESE MERCHANTS PRAY FOR DOMESTIC PEACE.

The Chinese merchants, through their. associations and guilds, have addressed Another telegram to Poking, praying for

effect

ORDERS FOR ENGINEER COMPANY BY CAPTAIN the suspension of fighting. Their prayer

to to

W. RUSSELL.

to 21st inst EL Manning nightly at Belchers and Lycemun. Parades as per Rosters posted at Headquarters Engine drivers at 5.15 p.m. Electricians at 5.30 p.m. Officers next for duty

Belchers Capt. W. Russell.

Lycemun, Capt. James.

Stonecutters, Licut Stevenson..

Heaven's

curse must bo upon China, Sght each other, causing stagnation: in. that members of the same family, should trade and misery to people. Our former telegram praying for peace must have

received your attention. Subsover.....

the telegrams circulated by Tuchung cheouraged us to

us to the belief: fighting won

was in sight and peac

end of

be hoped for. Yet, as no explicit date on this bead has been issued

Parades for Instruction.Classes for though so long a time has elapsed, the

higher ratings at Belchers at 6 pm merchants

on Tuesday and Thursday, under alarmed.

have become exceedingly.

Fukien and Kwangtung

but m

Staff-Sgia. Ovendene and Farsons, chuan, Human, luk very kind, in Size- RE. Corp. Day and 2nd-Corn, has been suspended for, Norris, H.K.D.Ó. Detail of duties at Lyeemun from 17th hats are casing to ship their goods.

cently we have heard that Hankow, mer to 31st December, 1917, is posted. at ORDERS FOR INFANTRY BATTALION DE MAJOR and hope that compassion, may be takar

alap.

news makes timid mer- Headquarters.

chanta panio stricken, as it affects them as s question of life and death. We pray upon the down-trodden merchants ant people and that an order to stop fighting be speedily issnext), eta”.

HAMORGAN.. PARADES.

(For Members of the Corps not in Comp on the dutes Mentirmed.), Monday, 17th inst.

6.10 p.m. Machine-gun Co.,. Nos 1 and 2 Detachments, at Kowloon

Tuesday, 18th inst.

Docks M.G. drill. Dress Clean fatigue. 4.30 p.m. Mounted Section, Annual Musketry Course, Part 2 Practices 6, 6, 7, and 12, at King'a Park Wednesday, 19th inst. --

Range Dress Drill order with

4.30 p.m. Mounted Section, Annual

Musketry Course, Part 2 Prac tices 8 and 9, at King's Park Range Dress Drill order with Note-Only men who have completed

pouches

Part 1, may fire Part 2

Those not attending Camp only.) Tacsday, 18th inst

5.15 p.m. All units, except "D" Company, at Headquarters, under C.S.M. Witchell, Sergt. Uxberry and Corph Grimes. Dress: Drill order

5.16 Quarry Bay residents at Taikoo ⠀ Dock, de neke link "D" COMPANY.

Tuesday, 18th inst

HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE

MUSKETF COURSE, PART. E Staff Inspector Watt and Taylor, P

704 Weaser 672 Henderson, 757 Yvanovich, 848 Sil, and all mem- bers of No. Platon who have not yet fired, will attend the range on Sunday xt, the, 16th it. Leave Blake Piar 8 am sharp, returning. Chief Inspector Birdar Khan, Inspectors

about 1 pm.

Alves, bila Netto, C.MS. Alves, Ribeiro and Eoelbo will attend as register keepers.

PARADES, CENTRAL, 5.31 2.M. Monday, December 17th-Nos, 3 and 4

Platoons (No. 2 Company). Tuesday, December 18th-Nos. 5 and 6 Platoons (No. 2 Company)." Thursday, Dec. 20th--No. 3 Company Wednesday, De 19th No. 2 Platoon.

and Ambulance Platoon (under own Chief Inspectors). Friday, Dec. 21at No. 1 Platoon.

inspected by the Musketry Officera Bifles of Nog 1 and 2 Platoons will be immediately after the fall-in and before roll-call,

5.15 p.m. No. 2 and 3 Sections at

Headquarters, under C.B.M. Cooke As and Loe Sgt. Edmonds and Meade. Musketry instruction. Dress: Drill order with pouches, Thursday, 20th List

4.30 p.m. Recruite (joined since Ist Bept 1917) at Kennedy Road Range Musketry instruction, Grouping with miniature ammani- tion. Dress Drill order without rifica, Lance-Bergta Edmonds and Meade will attend.

Class 10-Robert Wilkinson, Emeren Captain Yamawaki is to make a complete

ing of the GOIREE

TTARCIK

Roes Carlino Yamamura

report of his search upon his return. The Special Prizes Amelia Mudar for aviators are accompanying the expedition conduct, politeness nad drawing, Minnie speci

special permit of the military authori McGrann for religious knowledge, Elly ties, and they except to experience real Wilkinson for typerwriting and French warfare in Aggie Ismail for

protecting the search boat from submarine Le French, and distinction music,

attacks, and Beurs for music banda

the Hitachi,

in rescuing if abs is found Cordeiro

for music, Anna In returning thanks to Chikuzen Maru is commanded by Pollock, Captain Yamazaki, who was skipper of Mr E. J. Noronha said that Mrs. Pol sunk by a German submarine in the lock's association with the school solicitude for the poor, without distinc- her

Mediterranean last year. of creed, colour or caste; and her readiness to subscribe to any charitable and mandoline accompaniment supplied object had endeared her to one and all; by the Misses L. Jouza and A. Bim. The and he hoped that she would be blessed with meny years to continue her unesten. White Fairy," by the children gave proof presentation of the operatte, The tations charity. He also thanked Bishop of careful study and training. Miss Pozzani for his

Abright and varied programme was Wilkinson appeared in the title role ORDERS 20R CADET COMPANY BY 2ND-LIEUT. contributed by the

and played her part extremely well. She with the rendering of

papile. It opened La Guirlande de

& weet voice and

effec sang Roses??

on the Biller, D.

A Bim and Masterwere-Ming N. Piles, an orphan girl

D. Piles as eld woman, supposed

presence.

1977 Plano by the Misses A be other members of the cast:

B. Victor. Miss J. Sim recited "Boys" sunty of the little orphane Miss K. el 1991-2 distinctly. The Misses L. Wilkinson, Areulli, a fortune teller and the Misses rocited The Grave," with- pianoforte M. McGrann, A. Sim, A. Nissum and

(Continued at foot of neat Column) Min La Souza, angels.

Friday, 21st inst

5.15 p.m. No. 4 Section at Head- quarters, under C.9. M, Cooke and Lance, Sergt. Edmonds Musketry instruction. Dries: Drill order with pouches.

LATEST, BEARD,

PARADES Monday, 17th inst, ---

5.15 p.m. Nos, 1 and 2 Sections at

Headquarters

L.30 p.m. Buglers at Headquarters. (Continued at foot of next Column.)

PATROL DUTIES,

from this date Warning Officers will send all duty-lists to this office, and not to the various Police Stations direct Stations will be advised from this cfice only. This does not apply to Harbour Police.co

EC JENKIN, D.S.P. (B.). Hongkong, 13th December, 1917.

Wednesday, 19th inst

5.15 p.m, Nos. 3 and 4 Sections at

Yaumati Football Ground. 5.30 p.m. Buglers at Youmati Foot-

ball Ground.

6.30 p.m. Gymnasium at St. Andrew's

Church Hall

(8d.) G. E. STEWART, Capt.,

Adjutant, FLEDO Hongkong, 18th December, 1817

NOTICE Sergeants fea

of the Bergeants Mess will be held in the The quarterly meeting of the members Mess Room at 6:45 pm on Wednesday, 2nd January, 1918. Every member is particularly requested to attend,