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INTIMATIONS

ALLISON

THI HONGKONG DAILY PRIES, THURSDAY, APRIL 25ra,

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CORRESPONDENJE,

HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR IS DUE.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE “ HONOKUNG

"DAILY PRESS.

Bin,--On behalf of the Committee of the Society of St Coorgo” we desire to take this early and public oppor tunity of extending our grateful thanky to all those whose whole-hearted support, whether in Tombola Spill" work of

"ST. GEORGE'S DAY"

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG

DAILY PRESS,"

St-May I be permitted to take up some of your space .........

I am writing as one who has taken the

Recheat interest in all the proceedings connected with St. George's Day, and 1 feel compelled to mention Mrs. Ede a nade. 11 has been one of the greatest privileges 1 have had to work with her, although I have only done a very small

** Street badge selling." made the splen-part From the beginning she has simply

did result obtained possibly.

worked devotedly and Iso unselfishly, mak The labours of the Ladies Sub-Coming everything such a pleasure for every- mitters have been prodigious, and a special word of thanks is due to Mrs Stabb and Mrs. Ede and the many ladies who assisted them for tas tremendous efforts put forth in either branch of these special appeals, Bebiad both, and especially the Spills, has been an

enúritious amount of willing service which only one behind the scenes" can properly appreciate.

The Committee further desire to re cord their keen appreciation of the wonderful result obtained, under M Sinclair's supervision, of "The Witness for the Defence," which was rehearsed and produced (when "Pinkio and the

body, treating every one equally. No one can conceive what work this Tombola scheme has been. Mrs. Ede is one who always world to quietly that she alone knows how much she does. There is n tendency in this Colony for some to have their names always in the paper. From the beginning of the War Mrs. Ede has been a most loyal and enthusiastic worker This scheme has entailed very little expenso, thanks to Mr. Ede's great organising powers. I hope for the anke of those who are privileged to come in contact with her she will have the strength to tako, as on this ocasion, the greatest

1918.

CANTON NEWS.

[BY QOUR THEY OF THE “ CHUNG NGO!

BẢN P

LUNO'S, TROOrs."

CANTON, April 94th.

It is reported thing Lang's troops in Ko Chow have recently left for King Chow." They are now erecting defences along the coast of Hothow and taking refuge in various heights.. PROTECTION OF SHUI HING,

The Civil Governor, Li Yew-hon, who has reccritly visited Shui Hing, has ordered some modern guns to be placed on certain heights and additional troops to be sent to various forts. He has also tent small bodies of soldiers to patrol at night.

FROPOSED CHANUE OF GOVERNMENT ABAN-

DONED

FAR EASTERN LEATHER INTERESTING DEVELOPMENT

The developments which are taking place in the Far East in connection with the trade in ludes and skins and also

the leather industry merit attention, as they will undoubtedly exercito a marked influence on the interchange of both the raw and manufactured product after the and cowhides has increased about 25 per war. China's exportable surplus of buffalo

cent, since 1914, but her shipments to the United Kingdom are decreasing. On the seven times as many of these hides in other hand, Japan took between six and

1910 as gho did in 1014 America is, a however, still the Inrgost buyer Hong- kong is also extending her purchases and will doubtless continue to do so in view of the big new tannery which is starting hides, and 100,000 sheep and goat skins cperations with a capacity of 3,000 cow-

per week. This is a much more impart ant undertaking than the Chineke Gov- ernment's plant at Cantonv

It is worth noting that a considerable expansion in the cattle trade is taking place in the Tsingtao district. In Japan,

We are informed that, owing to General Luk's death, the change in the Military Government desired by him and his suproduction of leather goods of all kinds, porters has been abandoned, and the proposal to cancel the office of General issimo has been withdrawn, 25INFORCEMENTS REQUESTED.

Chiang Hoi-yu Defence Commissione of Nam Hung, hne petitioned the Tuchun for reinforcements, ad he learns

Fairies had perforce to be abandoned art as far as a woman is concerned in that Northern troops are approaching centry. A larga, number of works have

as the result of the prevailing epidemic).

in a little over three weeks,

The Edition do Luxe of Louis

S

Dammakers' War Cartoons" was bought by me as one of a syndicate representing a few members of the Hongkong Club, who felt that such a valuable and his torical collection should remain in the Colony, and desired to present it to the Club Library," where it will shortly be on view.

In conclusion, we desire to pay a well- deserved and beartfelt tribute to My Bentley, the Hon, Secretary, Mr. Band ford, the Hon. Treasurer to the War Bond" Committed (whose very heavy labours still continue); and Mr Ramsey, the Hon. Treasurer to St. George's Day Special Appeals.

Arduous executive labours do not appear in the limelight, but they are none the less essential to success and richly deserve recording.

To the ever-generous public of Hong kong who have so royally contributed we tender grateful thanks Wa bellove that their splendid support was not so much due to the well-organised and insistent appeal as to the increasing recognition of the absolute necessity for greater and still greater support of all War Cheri tics, especially in view of the recent big German offensive in

the future. She is most liberal in giving I dare not give my name, as she refrains from publicity, but I am one of very very any who share these sentiments--]

write as

“ONE WHO TOOK THE KEENEST INTEREST IN EVERYTHING?" Hongkong, 24th April, 1818.

HONGKONG ST. GEORGE'S

DAY FUND.

The Committee beg to acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of the following

donations: Balance as per last statement. 83,070.17 Mera Karanjia & Co. Proceeds of Raffle for Doll pre-

sented by Messrs. Fairall & Co. (per Mrs. Jordan) .... Proceeds of Raffle for Cushions (per Mrs. R. L. Bridger) .... Collection at Football Match,

204-18 (per Football Asso- ciation) Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak

on. Mr. Ho Fook

Chan Kai Ming Mr. Chau Shan Son Mr. Lo Cheung Shiu Mr. Li Yna Chnen Mr. Ho Wing Mr. Li Po Ewei

In this belies we confidently look for Mr. Chan Chik Yu

ward to the full amount required to fill the War Bond Drawing, appeal

Mr Chin Kang Yu

Wolcome messages of greetings and Mr Yung Tz Ming good wishes were received from Canton; Shanghai, and Tientsin and cordially Mr. Chan Tung Sang reciprocated.We ore, sir,

Yours faithfully,

Mr. Wong Lan: Sang Mr Chow Ye Ting

51.00

from various directions. He has also re- quested the Tuchun to allow him to recruit fresh troops.

SPORT

LAWN TENNIS.

HONGKONG CC. TOURNAMENTS.

The following were yesterday's results in the tennis tournaments:

MIXED DOUBLES HANDICAP Lt. Col. Crisp and Miss Ventris fowe 2/8) beat Capt. and Mrs. M. Jones (ow 5/6)--6d; | B-6. -----

HANDICAP SINGLES B C. F. Maltby (rec. 15/2) bent A B Raworth (rec, 3/6)—0-7; 6-4.

great impetus has been given to the

that country by Russia. These orders as a result of the big orders pisced in included boots, harness and saddlery With a view to directing the activity of Japanese tanters on the right lines, an American expert has heen engaged it tha versity of Tohoku to deal with tanning Agricultural College and Imperial Uni- and leather manufacturing questions. In Korea the leather industry has showi particular developments, Seoul being its been set up squipped with all the latest improvements both from mechanical and chemical point of view. By organis ing their, factorics so as to arrive at the maximum possible speed, Jopancur lea- ther men have succeeded in giving r8- markably good deliveries. If they will now fall into line with their Govern mint's plans for improving the quality of their output, and will fulfil their orders more in accordance with specifica- tions, they will stand a good chance of realising trade in manufactured leather goods In this programme they will be aided by the fur greater attention whichi has bran given in Ching and other Für Eastern countries to bringing the market every hide that can be collected and to ensuring that when offered for sale tho hides shall be in the best possible condi- tion from the tanners' point of view.-- Times Trade Supplement

J. R. Irvine (rec. 4/0) bent J. REFRIGERATED GOODS FROM Austin (rec. 15/1)02, 6-0,

TOURLES CHAMPIONSHIP.

400.00

€51.00

31.00

100,00

-5 0-0 0-4

100.00

HANKOW

_H_A_Nishet and R. Hancock beat | UNSUCCESSFUL ACTION AGAINST B. W. Bradbury and AH. Rumjahn-

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES.

THE UNION INSURANCE CO,

In the Court of Appeal judgment has been given in the ease of Messrs. Veter Ng Sze kwong heat NE Kent-62; Society of Canton in which Mr. Justice Bros., Ltd., the Union Insurance Rowlatt had decided in favour of defen- dants.

100.00

50.00 6310, 3

50.00

Yew Man Taun beat II. Hancock 7-; 50.000-74-6, 6-4, 6-2,

00:00

30:09

50.00

60.00

60.00}

ARMY NOVICES TOURNAMENT.

It was a claim, under a policy of marine insurance dated July, 1913, for the defendants share of a particular average loss on a cargo of frozen poultry damaged on a voyage from Hankow to The final games of this competition the United Kingdom, and carried on this took place, yesterday, in the Royal main question in the case was whether Brodrale, a Blue Star Lang steamer, The Naval Dockyard on the Naval court, the less of this frozen poultry was caused which was kindly lent for the occasion by stoppage of the refrigerating machin- 50.00 Sapper Hortop, RE, and Sergeantly of the ship for more than 24 con- secutive hours. The cargo was valued at 50:00 McGregor, R.E., were the finalists. Som £139,600, and was shipped for delivery n 25.00 good tennis was seen. The first set went scribed to by defendants was for £5,000

London and Liverpool. The policy kuh 25.00 to McGregor by 7-5, the second i and f p-a. * but to pay any damage, including 3.00 third to Hortop by 0:0 and 7-3, Hortop refrigerating machinery for more than inherent vice, if caused by stoppage of thus winning the competition. At the 4 consecutive hours Defendants denied conclusion of the games the Rev. CL that there was any breakdown of the $5,408.17 Cooper Hunt, who had acted as referee, 24 contccutive hours Alternatively they refrigerating machinery for more then After allowing for amounts not you presented cups to the winners as follows said the Brodate was unseaworthy at the collected, it is estimated that Tuesday'sist, Sapper Horton, R.E.; 2nd, 3gt., Low, in that the starboard and coutra commencement of the voyage from Han- SIRAs I fear that the reports of the Street colection will realise about McGregor, R.E.; 3rd, Cpl. Heath, R.F. in leaky and defective condition. boilers were not tight and strong, huf $13,500, inetuding a donation $2,000 From Messrs. Reis & Coon of In a short speech the Chaplain thanked Further, alternatively, the defendants Messrs. Powell have very kindly pro the Commodore for allowing the use of said the ship was unseaworthy after she miged to take delivery of all the stage Saturday's performance of The Wit he had taken in connection with the com.these statements furniture from the City Hall after the court; Mr. Hennessey for the table she was overloaded. The plaintiffs denied left Saigon, among other reasons because

(gd) P. H. HOLYOAK (President) (gr) N. J. STABB (Vice-President). Hongkong, 4th April, 1918

THE CATHEDRAL

Mr. Mok Kon Sang

18. Vergette REGULES. C.

TIONS:

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE PONGKUNG DAILY PREBB,/!]

recent meeting are likely to produce a false impression as to the real issues before the meeting, which Mr. Harris' letter published to day does not remove, may I put the facts before you in as few words as possible

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ness for the Defence and transfer it petition; and Sergt. Gillard for the of the Court and dismissed the appert, Lord Justico Pickford gave the decision. to their store, where purchasers of the articles at Tuesday night's auction can ability with which he had carried out the with costs. Lord Justice Warrington and take delivery, or, if so desired, Messrs. dutics of Hon. See, Cheers were given Lord Justice Scrutton coueurred. be sent to any address on receiving in Powell will arrange for the articles to for Mr. Cooper Hunt at the conclusion: structions from the owner.

of the presentation.

Certain seatholders and subsoribers, desiring to add six lay members to the Church Body, whenever it might be neces sary to appoint a new Chaplain or Assistant Chaplain, and also to provide that the re engagement of a Chaplain or Assistant Chaplain should in future be submitted, to a general mesting, drafted NORTH CHINA CHRISTIAN FLUOD resolutions to that tioned the Church Box and requisi

to call

meet

RELIEF FUND.

FACTION FIGHT BETWEEN COOLIES.

The Church, Body

The Hon Treasurers acknowledge the SEVERAL OF THE COMBATANTE IN posals in

in principle, and the only differ. following sums.

HOSPITAL ence of opinion was with regard to the Bellies Girls School, per Mra qualifications of the six additional layutcher members,

$40.00 A free fight between two factions of coulies took place on Tuesday and would 25.00 47.75 have assumed serious dimensions but for 121.67 the timely interference of the Police

Toa Cha Chinese Church, per The Church Body desired that such Dr Pearce additional members should have the same St Peter's Church qualification as has for many years brend Andrew's Church required for lay members of the Church Singer Sowing Machine Coys. As it was several combatants had to be Body proper, and proposed an amend Staff, per Mr. Drollette

ment to that effect.

These qualifications are as follows Union Church

Cifale not less than ei

ycare

ASH. Harris

***

28.00 removed to the Hospital for treatment.

BAN

HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE

ORDERS ISSUED BY MR. P. 6. JENKIN, C.B9.

SEARCH SUPERVISORS. Supervisors are ordered to report in pairs to the Inspector on Duty: punctually 16 minutes before the hour at which they are required to be on duty on the Wharves,

Visiting officers must return their daily duty lists to this office bojore 12 noon on the day following the day of duty. and must include in any report the giving of permission to any men to

Sumner uniform is to be worn on att

off duty carly. repoSUMMER UNIFORM.CO duties, day and night

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No

PITAL ISSUE OF EQUIPMENT;/

further issues of summer uniforms or of boobs will be made unless written

application for same is in the hands

399.38 One of the gangs was composed of $10.00 | coclionäred by the Sanitary Board, of age,

The collections at the Union Church on and the steer of cool from the Tong frequenting the public services of Sunday in aid of the Flood Relief work Kok District, The fight began in the cants the Church, and registered sentholders in North China amounted to $200,98, Central District, and spread to Yaumati or subscribers.

which sum us will be seen above, has and West, Point. ?7 The requisitionists accepted there qua- regia handed over to the local Treasurer Several of those who participated were of equipment officers on or before 2 lifications with the exception of the words for the fund

brought before Mr. Dyer Ball at the EQUIPMENT PARADES drawn to

room on Saturday next, April 27th- Communicants, frequenting the public

Magistrney, yesterday. services of the Church

Mr BV Carpmael, the Head of the The attention of all ranks is

the orders of April 22nd and 23rd. Sanitary Department, stated that be was Sections 11 and 19 will attend on Thurs- entirely ignorant as to the cause of the day, may ONRE

The majority at the meeting decided to retain these words

It will be noticed that there was no question" of ritual in dispute, and that no Hubrie is referred to in the qualifica tion clauses

Mr. Harris writes as if the words were frequent communicante,, but this is

not so

I think all the supporters of the amend ment, as carried, sympathise equally with Mr Harris with the desire to see wider interest faken in the services and activities of Christian work. Yours faithfully,

F. B. I BOWLEY Hongkong, 24th April, 1818.

HONGKONG MAGISTRACT.

THEFT OF TRON

trouble He did not know of any ill- feeling between the factions.

It was stated that the consequences

Mr byer Ball remanded the cases till

tracy, yesterday, with stealing three some of the combatants had knives in A Chinese was charged at the Magis might have been extremely serious as iron bars from the building lately their possession,

Mr. F. Silna & Police Reservist stated Friday, occupied by the Mercantile Bank that he saw the defendant attempting to remove the bars the previous day. had been stolen from this building

Inspector Browne said a lot of material Mr. Dyer Ball sentenced defendant to

three weeks' hard labour.

It is stated that several of the com- batants resisted arrest, and in some cases the police were attacked

Chief Detective Inspector Murison and Inspector Browns are investigating the

cause of the trouble

The following promotions are sanctioned

by the C.S.P.Cr. Serat 701 Butter held to bo Inspector: —ea

Search Super- Visors Equador gr

pc, so La Man Wai, to be Sergeant.

Sergt. 51 Tang Wai Nam to be acting

Bugler 192 Chan King Cheung to le Sergt, in Charge of Buglers and Drummers. G acting Sergeant,__|x,

By Order

TF. Honen AS.P. (B) and Adjutank

April 24th, 1818,