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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. HATGEDAY FEBRUARY

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB. HONGKONG JOCKEY OLUB.

INTRIES or

TOURNAMENT clone TO-DAY (SATURDAY), 23rd February,

PAUL M. HODGSON, Hon. Secretary241 [1677

▲ 8 WATSON & 60, LTD, §.

RACE WEEK.

MONDAY TUESDAY and WEDNEDAY February 18th, 28th sad $7th, all Departments will bo Open until 18 Noon E

A. S. WATSON & Co., LTD. Hongkong, 22nd February, 1918)" [1678

ROBERT HOWARD DECEASED TENDERS are invited for the purchase of

ede ho

the above-nanod deceased's interest in the ALEXANDRA CAFE now carried on at No. 18, Des Vœux Road Central, Hongkong, which is subject to an agreement of management which can be seen at the Office of the undersigned at the Supreme Court, will ach wender must be accompanied by a

any other information needed. deposit of 10% of the amornt of the tender, which will be returned if the tender is not accepted. ace the event of the successful tenderer not paying the balance of the purchase money on or before the 14th day of March, 1918, his deposit shall be forfeited and the under signed shall forthwith be at liberty to deal with the property as if the tender had not boen accepted

The undersigned does not bind himself to accept the highest or any tender.

All tenders must be received on or before the 28th February,

HUGH A NISBET

Official Administrator, Supreme Court Hongkong

Hongkong, 19th February, 1818...

RACE MEETING, 2018. ~ ~~

WEDNESDAY} MONDAY, TUESDAY,

and SATURDAY (OFF DAY}; FEBRUARY 26TH, SUIB 974, and END MAROH.

TICKETS ADMINICOSURE use VICKETS of ADMISSION to the GRAND

obtained from Messrs. Kazly & WALSH, Limited, or at the Gate. Price $10 for the Mooting (exclading the Of Day,

INTIMATIONS

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION

N

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING OF the SHAREHOLDERS in this Corporation will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, TO-DAY® (SATURDAY), the ardday of February, 1818, at Noor, for the of receiving the Report of the Course Accomate for the your onding the 31st Directors forether with a Statement December, 1917.

of

of

The REGISTER of 8 SHARES of the Corporation will be CLOSED from MONDAY,

IN ORO PRESA :14TOR-37A

INTIMATION

SED

1918.

WATSON'S vigilance of the Unofficial members the search parties. At the same time it in

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ROJGARAMELJAANDDO

necessary to any moment to answer for their sing of Policeman's views it's nee omission and commission cannot fall O'SULLIVAN and Sergeant CLARKE wore know where they were when? Inspector

have wholesome influence upon the murdered in the back cubicle of No: 6. public services It is not necessary that There is no need, however, to pursue this subject now that we have the assurance the Government should invariably be that regulations are under consideration found at fault; indeed, the greater the with regard to the arming of Police

to be hoped that now the absurdity of less likelihood is there to beneficiónov sending members of the Police Reserve As a matter of fact, however, a careful for night patrol duties armed with examination of the answers returned at to use has been recognised, the Regular weapons which they do not know how the Council meeting on Thursday show Police will resume practice in revolver that the inquiries addressed to the Chinese in this Colony are able to equip shooting So long as some of the overnment were thoroughly justified themselves with ample supplies of am

No one admitted without à leket, to be 11th February, to SATURDAY, 23rd Feb THE PREMIER SCOTCH We need say little of the aspersions munition the Government should not

shown to the Ticket Inspector of the late

T-THOUGH,

Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, 1st February, 1918 [1060

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. THE STEWARDS request the pleasure of too presence of the LADIES at the GRAND STAND and the ENCLOSURE during the Haces.

A Stand and Enclosure will be reserved for Members and Members Wives and Familias, Tickets for, which are being sant out by Messrs LINSTEAD & DAVIS, the Secretaries, and with the Members Tickets

All Tickets must be produced to gain admission.

Special accommodation will be reserved as in recent years for Chinese Ladies and their Female attendants in the stand erected on the plot of ground next to the Stand.

Chub

T. F. HOUGH, bu

-Clerk of the Course,

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NOTICE

ruary, 1918, both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registerd. Ley

By Order of the Court of Directors.

ARRANAJVETABBA

Chief Mansger Hongkong, sth February, 1018.

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THE CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN

AND MORTGAGE CO, LTD. AND MORE ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE THE TWENTY FIRST ORDINARY HOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Offices of the Company, t. George's

Road, Buildings, No. 8, Connaught

1918, at THURSDAY, the 28th February, TBD for the purpose of receiving Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers for the year ending 31st December, 1917, and scoting a Consalting Committee and Auditors.

an

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 20th February, 1918, until THURSDAY, the 28th February, 191 both days inclusive

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 16th February, 1918. [1639

HONGKONG H LOYS A PROPOS of the above, Members are

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NOTICE.

PEAK HOTELS

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TOTICE is hereby given that Mr. NEO. PRATER's unnection with the PEAK HOTEL, as manager, casas de from the 28th inst

It is desired to balance the accounte of the Hotel és from that date. All persons to or from whom monies are due are therefore requested to send in their claimer pay the aume due from them forthwith

Coins anadguise FINDLAY SMITH,

Proprietor,

PEAR HOTEL

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THEATRE ROYAL.

©TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY), 23RD FEBRUARY,

9.15 P.M.

(punctually)

MLA. P. STOKES, Bsaisted by Members of the Hongkong A.D.C., will present

**ACID DROPS "

"FIVE BIRDS IN A CAGE"

"THE BEST CURE

(By Special Request).

Booking MOUTIES Tickets $3, $2 &$1. Proceeds go (without any deduction) to the funds of the Mercantile Marine in England and Naval Prisoners of War.

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ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE

CHOOL Vwill RESUME WOEK on MONDAY, February 25th, at 6.15 4. Students who wish to enter should call upon the Warden on Saturday Morning, February 23rd, al 930.

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hereby notified that although, Mem- bership of the Jockey Club entitles them to

free dission to the anclosure and Stands during the Race Meeting an opportunity is given to them to make a special contribution to the War Charities by, also purchasing an admission Ticket at the Gate. A Book will be in care of the Gate Keeper in which Members are asked record ay such purchases.

T. F. HOUGH;" Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, 21st February, 1918. [1082

HONGKONG JOCKEY OLUB.

DASSES for Servants will be issued on application to the Undersigned on SATURDAY, the 23rd February

PASE

No bervants will be allowed inside the ENCLOSURE of the Race Course during the Race Days WITHOUT TICKETS, which can be had on application to the Undersigned, These Tickets are only available for Servants while in attendance in their employees or when on duty at the various Standa

Any Chinese found loitering about with Servante passes in their possession will for! feit them, and the bollers thereof will be removed from the Enclosure.

T. F. HOUGH, Click of the Conima. Hongkong, 1st February, 1018 [1663

RACE HOLIDAYS.

EXCHANGE BINKS will be THOSE the russion of EXCHANGE BUSINESS MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY 25th, 26th and 27th instant, at 11:45 AM,

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Hongkong, Both February, 1918.

HONGKUNG STOCK EXCHANGE THE HONGKONG STOCK EX HANGE will be CLOSED on MONDAY, TUES- DAY and WEDNESDAY, the 25th, 26th and 27l instant ace Days

By Order.

·

B. HANCOCK,

Secreta y, HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE.

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KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY

(British Bestion).

THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIRD

To that & TRAIN With accommodation for 1st and 2nd Class Passengers only, will leave KowLook at 11, Noon for SHUM CRUS calling at Tarro and Baruse SRU; on 5th, 26th and 27th instant, and also on BATUR- DAY, 2nd proxime.

By Order,

ELP. WINSLOW, Manager. Kowloon, 19th February, 1818, [1656

HONGKONG

HOTEL.

BACE WEEK.

INNER DANCES will be held on the

DINNER on its

and Diners in the Hotel :—

MONDAY, ⠀⠀⠀⠀ 25th FEBEUART, TUESDAY, 26th FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY, 27th FYERUARY,

Bod SATURDAY, 2nd Manor, Table d'Hota Menus will be served as follows

GRILL HOOM 83,60 por bead. DINING ROOM 48.50 per head.

„(The Ordinary Grill Room “à la Carts * Menu will be withdrawn on each of the above evenings.), The usual bi-weekly Tea Dances. WIEL NOT BE HELD on the following days **

FRIDAY, 22nd FEBRUARY,

ST. STEPHEN'S GIRLS COLLEGE, 4

27, CADE ROAD CHOOL REOPENS February 3rd

Application for admission should be made to the Principal.

and 11678

TUESDAY 16th FUARY, VAFRÍTING INKS of every descri

104 but will be RESUMED om para NATIONAL SEARCH Dnufactured by

CHINA CHEMICAL CO., Parkea Road, Tientsin. Correspondence Invited.

FRIDAY, MARCH

JONAH TAGGART-

anage

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HOTEL CO, LTD.

NOTICE

THE ORDINARY HALF YEABLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be bold at the Company's Hotel, on FRIDAY, the 1st March 1916, at 12.15 p.sc. for the pur pose of receiving Statement of Accounts to 101 with the Report of the 8 st December, Directors and to discuss any matter that may be competently brought before the Mesting

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 22nd February to 1st March, 1918, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

J. H TAGGART Secretary Bongkers 18th February, 1918.

NOTICE...

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FAVING DOEDSTAVA DENTA

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FOR 25 YEARS.

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cast by the GOVERNOR recently upon the doing the same. Though the descriptions experience any insuperable difficulty in subordinate members of the Civil Service,af the revolvers supplied to the Police

and Police Reserve sound very impressive, it would have been more to the point, we think, if the dates of the weapons had been given, in place of the state- ment that all these tterns are stilt "being"manufactured. any of the re volvers served out to the Police Reserve should be put into the Deputy Superin- We are credibly informed that one meme- tendent's collection of ancient firearms. ber of the Force who decided to test his weapon pulled the trigger five times without discharging a single cartridge. Similarly, we view with some scepticism the assurance that "there are truncheona set apart for all those going on pairal duties, Certainly up to a week ago this had not been the case for many

months.

except that His EXCELLENCY 5 romarks wore ill-conceived and unfortunately worded. The inference drawn from them by the vast majority of people undoubted- ly was that one out of every two nic who joined the Service failed to reach hig pension owing to drink. - It is only fair to the GOVERNOR, however, to point out that his words, if properly weighed, do not beat the construction generally placed upon them and that he welcomed the opportunity afforded him to correct the impression that prevailed. The state ment, which he made at the opening of the Tytam Reservoir, was am well within the mark when I say that of every two men who arrive here, whether as Policemen, or Overseers of works such as these, Sanitary Inspectors, Revenue Officers, and so forth, there is not more than one who lives and remains in the Service to earn his pension. I might add that the particular cause of the dismissal, loss of health, and even death of the moiety that do not earn their pension | Piric, and Mr. H. E. Reynell. is drink. It is obvious, of course, that some deaths must have becis due to causes other than

han alcoholic excess. Happily, the whole matter has now been cleared up by the statistica presented to the Council, *** These show that during the past ten years the percentage of those who died or were dismissed owing to drink was 18 in the Police, bo amongst the Over Beers, and 9 in the Sanitary Department

Shareholders are reminded that the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank aceting takes place to-day, at noon, at the City Hall.

The Revenao Department is to recent rany useful figures relating a creation for any &to it to be available. The unfavourable

CO., LTD., MARINE

AGENTS to the above Company,

we are prepared to ACCERT BISKS and WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

sue Policies at Current Rates.

BANGUNAN UNION TRADING CO,

HAND VAST Agents. Queen's Buildings and

Hongken ist Babruary, 1918

WANTED:

11578

MARINE

N ELECTRICAL A EVOINEER is required as a Shift Engineer at the Generating Station of the HONGKONG ELECTRIO CO, LTD., Wanchai-in writing so

Apply in writing sccompanied by details of experience and copies of testimonials

HAN THE MANAGER HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTT.,

St Georgee's Buildinge. 1808

HOUSES TO LET

TO LET.

TO. 6 MOUNTAIN VIEW, PEAK, 61

Hooms, Unfurnished. “Apply to – Ma

DENNYS & BOWLEY

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10 LET.

MMEDIATE entry, Four very desir. Able SHOPS, situated in Ice House Street, opposite the Grand Hotel, recent ly reconstructed,

For rent and other particulars apply

THE MANAGER HONGKONG I Co., LTD., Connaught Road Central

[200

TO LET

OFFICES in York Building

HOUSES Shameen, Canton Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT AND AGENCY Cɔ. LYD

TO LIT.

FLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon.

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HONGKONG,

BIRTH

| light in which the Police Force appears

in comparison with the other Depart

ments is explained by the fact that the character rolls are more strictly kept in that branch of the Service than in any other. While giving His EXCELLEN OY credit for excellent motives, it will

Sia-On February and, to Mr. and generally be conceded, we think, that

Mrs. B. LIONEL SIM, daughter. unless the casualties amongst the (Indian and Straits papers please subordinate Civil Service are greatly in copy.) AND HELEN (1681

A MARRIAGE endege of those amongst the general com-

The Bishop of Victorin to-morrow Lamar at 10 am, and at St. Andrew's, (Sunday) will preach on board H.M.S.. Kowloon, at 6

P-m

Amongst those who arrived in the Colony yesterday were Mr. &. W. Burk hill. Mr. J. I. Erra, Mr. and Mrs. J Johnstone, Mr. E. Moller, Mr. W. O.

*

The American residents of

of Hongkong had arranged to celebrate Washington's birthday by a dinner at the Hongkong Hotel, which was to be addressed by Mr., F. N. Doubleday, the woll-known Ameri- publisher and member of the firm of Doubleday,

Page which the American Ambassador in Lon

Company, of don

is a partner. The dinner has been hostponed, however, by scuson of the death Mrs. Doubleday in Canton. Whether the inatter will be taken up Inter is yet to be settled: The dinner was to be the occasion of the organization.

a branch of of

the American Red Cross This organization will be proceeded with, atheng the Americans in Hongkong.

few days. however, in the course of a

CHINESE FACTORY GIRLS. INTERFERENCE WITH

SIX FILIPINOS CHARGED.

A CHINESE DETECTIVE ASSAULTED,

At the Hongkong Magistracy, yester day, before Mr. Dyer Ball, six Filipino sailors, belonging to the 6.5. Basi were charged with assaulting two sion of weapons of offence for an unlawful Chinese detectives; with being in possess purpose and with being drunk and

RACICOT COQUELLE-On February 16th,munity it was unfair to single them disorderly at Hunghom at 7 pm on the

at the residence of Mr. and Mrs for attack. W: Franklin Newman, Shanghai,

Major ARTHUR RACICOT of the The statements made with regard American Legation, Peking, to Miss to the strength and equipment of the ALICE COQUELLE, of Plumstead, Kent. England. The officiating clergyman was the "Hey, CA P. Machas.

DEATHS://

21st instant.

Inspector Brazil said that ut about 40. on Thursday night four Chinese girls. Hee, Hunghoin, were returning to their employed in a knitting factory at Wa Fire Brigade appear to call for further night work when defendants met them elucidation. We are told, for instance, and barred their way. The men went up to the girls, patted them on the check that the European regular staff numbers and stroked their hair. The girls cried BINGHAM-On February 17th at the only three less than in pre-war days, out through fear and ran away, followed

Isolation Hospital, Shanghai, MILDRED MAISIE BINGHAM sister while the Chinese remains unchanged by defendants. A crowd soon collected,

and two Chinese detectives tried to of Mr. Beatrice Grace Manley, aged In these circumstances the question arrest defendants. Four of the men rast DE REUS. On February 18th at the naturally arises why was it deemed away, but the first and second defendanta were arrested. One of the defendants Netherlands Consulate General, necessary to invite members of the Dethen pulled an iron bar out of his pocket Shanghai, CORNELIA ANT NIA GEBR-

25 years.

TRUEDA ADRIANA WOUTERS, wife offence Corps and the Special Police Mr. J. H. DE REUB, Netherlands Reserve to volunteer for service! It will Consul-General, aged 36 years.

and struck a Chinese defective on the back with it The other defendant had sheath dagger in his possession. Witness went on board the vessel, and who had just come on board. The naked the Captain to produce any men

MULLIN On February 16th at the be noticed that a large proportion of General Hospital, Shanghai, B. G the men are employed on other duties, MULLIN, of Manchester England, and in the event of a fire this must have Captain produced the last three defend. way to the station someone hire ants and witness arrested them. On the

JORN

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Inte CM. Customs, Ningpo, aged 3i an important bearing upon the policing PATERSON -At the Government Civil of the Colony, which is already being that another man was n informed hin

Hospital, on the 21st inst., PATERSON

carried off with a considerably depleted house in Belcher Street, and on going there, witness arrested him. Three of the force of Europeans. HoNoxona Orvica: 101, Des Your Roan, C. situation would be if a fire were to break luspector Brazil added that but for the Exactly what the men had cabareties in their possession. LONDON OFFICE: 131, Fixer STEET, E.C.

out in the centre of the City while the Prompt arrival of the police on the seeno serious trouble might have result- on duty in one of ed. As the uisgistrate knew the Chinese Brigade was away on duty the outlying districts is not clear. Very much resented having their wome E folw pulled about. Apparently, we should have to rely upon The Chinese factory-girls gave evid those firemen who happened at the time ence, stating that the Filipinos tried to to be dojag police duty, aided by any tanult them and were nasty in their

behaviour, volunteers who had not responded to A Chiuene detective stated that, bear

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG 23RD FEBRUARY, 1918

UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS

QUESTIONS

the first call. Presumably, these lattering crits, he went to the place from would not be on the active list, and fendants brandished an iron bar monac which they proceeded. One of the de

stable No. 125 a hard blow on the side

Ir any argument were needed to justify therefore not very experienced. It is ingly and later struck Detective Con- the claim for a more popular form of admitted that the ladder-escapes are not with it. Witness and his folze closed Government in this Colony it would be able to reach the top-loors of high with their assailant and pinned him to furnished by the questions on matters buildings. It is added, however, that the the ground. of vital interest which are taked Building Regulations require that any

in possession of the weapons, but denied All defendants pleaded guilty to being ↑ FOUR ROOMED HOUSES in Row from time to time by the two elected building with a Foor over 40 feet from that they interfered with the girls loop.

members of the Legislative Council and the ground must be provided with an Inspector Brazil said the assault crest-

· Apply to-

ed a great deal of excitement and nearly by then only. may be doubted efficient fire escape, and that it is very the whole village turned cat. That was HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE whether the service thus rendered to the desirable that large high buildings should borne out by the large crowd of spectators

be provided with fire hydrants and the present in Court, general community is appreciated at its necessary gear on each floor, with fire Me Dyer Ball said he was absolutely Kierandra. Buildi

trup value. wing the infrequency staircases to the upper floors. Are we to satisfied that the defendants were con- with which the Council reels, it some understand that the regulation referred earned in an assault on the four Chinese to has been observed in all the buildinge girls in Hunghom He was going to times happens ng on Thursday, that to which it is applicable, and that the convict them or the charge of disorderly there is such an accumulation of age other præcations suggested are generally conduct One of them had ales uustulled. observed Unless this is the case the a Chinese detective. He sentenced the AWO or THREE LARGE OFFICE tions that the public anot to feel sat answer is not to the point first defendant to three weeks hard

ROOMS Central Locality. Eat

Taited

and before the subjen raised car It is stated that four of the Chinese, labour the second to ten days, and fined ✯ floor preferred.

members of the search party who went the third fourth hfth and sixth $10 be finely threshed out interests in the Greson Streep were Ermed with each, with Sho alternative of a week's Air Apply to

Nevertheless, the know-revolvers, but before any inference can imprisoŭmeat He warned them to bor has died down. ledge that they may be called upon at be drawn from this in support of have more ecently in the fature

WANTED.

TONG BENG & Co. 19, Queen's Food Central..

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