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THE HONGKONG DISASTER. WANTED: A SELF-CONTAINED

FIRE DEPARTMENT.

The inquiry into the regrettable disaster on the Hongkong Race Course has been most searching (says the Daily News). It is impossible; however; to overlook the fact that Hongkong does not purses a self-contained Fire De partment and that if there had been such a department the Chief Officer would not

in attendance..

PRESENTATION TO MR. G.

PIERCY

A contert was held on Saturday even-

at the Diocesan Boys' School in bonour of Mr. and Mrs. Piercy. Ther was a large attendance of old boys and friends, presided over by the Rev. Copley Moyle

The occasion was taken to present to Mr. Piercy, who is retiring after some. thing like 40 years' service at the Diore san School, with a large silver vase as a token of appreciation and remembrance from his old scholars and other friends Among the subscribers were: Sir Robert Ho Tung, the Hon. Mr. Ho Fook, Mr. Chan Kai Ming, and Mr. Ho Kam Tong The presentation was made by Br. R. H. Kotewall, who said:-Mr. Copley Moyle, Mr. and Mrs. Piercy, Ladies and Gentlemen,-It is with heavy heart that I have now, on behalf of certain "old boy

only have inspected the materials, for his own satisfaction, if aut officially, but would have, had a portion of his brigade The Hongkong Fire Brigade is under the control of the Capt. Superintendent of Police and its per- anel consists principally of policemen When an outbreak of fire ocours police men, free from their ordinary duties respond to the call together with the few volunteers. It may be that a larger number than formerly are constantly "standing by, but it is unfair to the police ant a danger to the Colony to put an extra strain on these men. In the cass of the disaster on the race course it it possible that, once fire broke out, more lives could not have been saved by thee called The Piercy Scholarships," in prompt.call of a strong brigade, but the order to perpetuate, in a visible form, jury's rider with regard to the Police the name of one who has devoted practi- Department reveals the necessity of incally a life-time to the welfare of the mediate action. Hongkong, however, has muddled along so many years with the present system that it is not surprising to find the jury ignoring the fact that it is high time the Government set up a

Fire Department under the control of an expert officer, The formation of a volunteer branch to strengthen the brigade should have been only a prelimi

to the highest possible Mary step efficiency.

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY, HEFT OF A WATCH AND CHAIN.

A Chinese was charged with stealing

Vatch and chain.

was stated that defendant, who was a á vænt at a club, took the articles from table and was arrested when going into a pawnshop with them.

Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe sentenced defend ant to three weeks hard labour,

AMMUNITION

SAMPAN

with

A Chinese woman was che being in unlawful possession of rounds of ammunition.

Revenue Inspector Clarke stated that Chinese searcher found the ammuni- tion on the after-part of defendant's sampai, He arrested the woman after w long chase.

Defendant said she did not know that there was ammunition in her sampan.

Mr. Dyer Ball fined defendant $300, with the alternative of a month's hard

labour.

ALLEGED THEFT OF A REVOLVER: A Chinese woman was charged with stealing a revolver.

Complainant, an Annamite, with whom defendant had been living, gave his evidence in French, Mr. Wolfe, acting

as his own interpreter.

Defendant alleged that complainant

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

HONGKONG DOG, CAT AND POULTRY SHOW.

A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION.

The third annual Dog, Cat, and Poultry Show was held on Saturday in the Jockey Club building at the Race Course and proved an unqualified success. On this occasion a poultry and pigeon section was added.

The entries in the dog section were lewer than on previous occasions, but the exhibits were of an exceptionally high quality. There were fifteen classes for dogs, and the Judges experienced seme dificulty in selecting the winners. The Irish terriers were the only weak class, There was a special class for the best fox terriers in the show, at the head of this stood Mr. CL Howell's Pris cilla." The special prize for the best dog in the show was awarded to Mr. A. Ritchie's Jock, while Mr. McCrae's Trixie won the special cup for the best bitch in the show.

MONDAY, APRIL 29TH, 1918.

Mr H I B. Hancock bought a setting of Rhode Island eggs for 825, and: generously handed them back to bo auctioned again for the benefit of War Charities. Eventually, Mr. R. M. Dyer bought them lot, $30.

The officials were: Patrons H.E. Sir H May, KC.M.G. and His Honour Bir

William Rees-Davies, K.C.. Committee The Hon.

Sir

Paul

Chater, CMG Commander Beckwith, .N., Dr. J. W. Noble, Dr. Forsyth, Sergeant Pitt and Messrs. NJ. Stabb, H. J. Gedge, AB Milroy, J. F. McCarthy, M. 8. Northcote, Les Longi-

notto and R H Dillon.

Special Stewards--Mr. T. F. Hough und Mr. Logan.

Judges.-H.E. the Governor, Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. Danby, Mr. F. J. McCarthy, Mr. Leo Longinotto, and Me, Adam Gibson.

TES AWARDS.

The following were the results :-

Dog Section.

and well-wishers of this school, to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Piercy, and at the same time to assure them of our extem, affection and best wishes. You will remember that in February last wo entries Mrs, Gegg's Empress Joso made a donation of $3,000 to the schoolphine was adjudged first, as in previous for the endowment of two scholarships to years, and retained her title to the cham-CL Howell's “Priscilla " 2, Mr. C.

In the ent section there were six

pionship for the best cat in the Colony. General But, a Siamene, was cham pion in his class.

By far the finest section in the exhibi- tion was the poultry, of which altogether there were seventeen classes. There was ↳ large variety of birds, and the quality

school. (ápplause.) It was our original intention to associate the name of Mrs. Piores with one of the scholarships, but she expressed the wish that both should be named after Mr. Piercy. In additions exceptionally good. A feature of to these scholarships to this tangible this section was Mr. Leo Longinotto's

Class A Fox Terrier Dogs-1 Mr. W Forsyth's Pincher", 2, Mr. A Beat tie Garry: ""

Class A Fox Terrier Bitches.-1, Mr.

L. Howell's “ Jennie.

Class B. Fox Terriers (Wire Hair) 1 Mr. Y, A. d'Oettingen's Hector."

Class Irish Terriers.1, Mr. D. E. Donnelly's Billy."

Class D. Bull Dogs-1, Mr. A. Rit chie's." Jock"

D. Logan's "Gyps 2, Mr. Mitchell's Class E. Aberdeen › Terriers.~~1, Mr.

Jockey

Class B Airedales. --1, Mr. H. J

Royston Rex.Ha

manifestation of our appreciation we collection, which included a Plymouth edge's Mae 2, Mrs. H. W. Looker's

cock, which, in the opinion of many, is one of the biggest birds, if not the biggest, ever shown. Mr. Lenginotto's exhibits nearly awept the board, securing the championships for the best cock, the best hen, and the best pen in the show.

Mr. J. G. Kynoch was the only ex hibitor of pigeons, and, naturally, the carried away all the prizes in that

fool that Mr. and Mrs. Piercy, on leaving these shores, should take with them some memento which could be the means of constantly reminding them of their friends in Hongkong No one, except those who have been closely associated with Mr. Piercy in his work, or those who, like myself, have bad the good fortune of bis guidance, can rightly estimate his service to the Diocesan Boys' School in, section. particular, and to the cause of education in general. (Applause.) Of a retiring disposition, Mr. Piorey has, for the long period of nearly forty years, quietly patiently, and with unsparing efforts and singleness of purpose, laboured for the good of the school. (Applause.). I have Just been told by Mr. George Banker, one of our oldest “old boys," that during the first part of Mr. Piercy's service here. he received several offers of appointmonte sewhere, which, from a worldly point of Viewer distinctly better than that he was holding, but, for the sake of the work ho loved, bo declined them. (Applause.) And what reward, besides prizes to-day,

Class G. Bull Terriers-1 Mr. Mac Crac's Trixien":

Class "H. Chow Dogs-1, Mrs. Lyle'a “ Rajah *** 2, Mr. A. E. Crapnell's Teddy 3 Mr. G. Morrison's Bundy,

⠀⠀ Class |- Fošnters-1, Mr. E. V. M. R. de Souza's Bobbie", 2, Mr. A. M d'Eca's Belle

Class J Setters—1, Mr. R. Hall's Nelly 2 Mr. H. Humphrey's Gilly.

- Class K. Japanese-1, Mrs. Harring ton's Chiyo, Dr. Evau Jones: Yummy 3, Mrs G. Cousin's Jolio Clasa I English Pugs-1, Miss A Tyson's Jacke, Mrs. G. P. Jordan's Black Prince" Miss Angel Ormiston's

Class M Unclassified Miss Ro

From 2 p.m. a large gathering of interested spectators, including H.E the Governor and Lady May, nesembled op the ground. The band of the Middlesex Regiment discoursed a pleasant selection of music throughout the afternoon. After the judging bad hon concluded bertson's Sunny; 2, Mr. Li Chor Chi's Lady Rece Davies distributed the rumorede Inspector MeEwen's

Billy to the successful exhibitors,”

Special Prize for Best Bitch in Snow. -Mr. MoCrac's "Trizio.!!

Special Prize for Best Dog in Show- At the conclusion, Sir William Rees-Mr. A. Ritchie's Jock.” Davies, said:-Ladies and Gentlemen, I have the privilege, on behalf of my wife, uf tendering her sincete Congratu- lation to the successful winners of the We are proud of our

bar gratitude, has Mr. Piercy got for this horse-racing; we have our flower shows; self-sacrifice? It is the school's present and we have all forms of sports, and I state of high efficiency. (Applause) am glad to see that in recent years we Knowing Mr. Piercy as I do, I think that are adding to them a dog show, a cat he values this reward above any other show, and a poultry show. (Applause) (Loud applause.) As for Mrs. Pierey, is As regards the dog show this year, I there any former-pupil who, having been think I express your opinion in

Saying under her care-her motherly care-does that, although the numbers were not not hold her in strong affection ? Very quite as large as we should have liked happy was the remark made by His Lord to see, the quality of the dogs exhibited ship the Bishop of Victoria, at the last is exceptionally good. (Applause.) As prize-distribution in this hall, that Mr. regards the poultry class, I confess that Pierey would not have been able to accom I am not by any means a good judge, plish what he had accomplished had it but I am told that the poultry shows are not been for the assistanco of Mrs. Piercy exceptionally good. It is, at any rate, (Hear, hear.) I venture to supplement easy to say of Mr. Longinotto that, if

Special Cup for best Fox Terrier in

Show--Mr. C. L. Howell's Priscillo

Cat Section, Class P Persian,-1, Mrs. Gegg's *Empress Josephine."

Class Q Blanese. 1, Mrs. R. L

Angel Ormiston's "Albert." Bridger's General Smuts Mias Championship for best cat in show, Mrs. Gegg's Empress Josephine."

Poultry Section. Class 1, Leghorn cocks -1, Mr. F. H. Dillon, s, Mr. F. H. Dillon,

: 4"

Class 2, Leghorn hens-1, Mr. E. V. M. de Souza, 2, Mr. E. V. M. de Bouza; 3, Mr. F. H. Dilloa; v.ha, Mr.

VM. de Bourn

Class 3, Plymouth Book cocks -1, Mr. Leo Longinotto,

Class 4, Plymouth Rock hens-1, Mr. Leo Longinotto 2, Mr. Leo Longinette; v.h.c., Mr. B. Dasto.

Class Black Minorca cocks-1 ̧ Mr. Lea Longinotto,

had onco shot at her, and when she took this remark with another: Mr. Piercy he certainly is a great asset to the Colony Class 7, Brahmu bets. No awards.

the revolver from him he ordered her, to throw it into the harbour Instead of doing this, she told complainant she

might not be the happy and contented as a good judge of dogs, he is also an man that he is but for the tender extremely good taker of prizes for devotion and sympathetic co-operation of poultry (Laughter.) Now, ladics and

Class 6 Black Minorca, hens. 1. Mr. Leo Longinotto: Mr. Leo Longinotto.

Class 8, Blue Andalusian hens.-1, bir, Leo Longinotto, P

Class 9, Urpington hens, No awards. Class 10, Rhode Island red hens. 1,

would give it to her elder brother, whichis helpmate (Loud applause.) Now, gentlemen, man's best friend, next to Mr. E. V. M. de Souza,

ahe did.

After hearing the evidence of a wash amah, Mr. Wolfe discharged defendant, ststing ho did not believe complainant's story.

HONGKONG ST. GEORGE'S DAY FUND.

after having stown Broy in honour his wife, in his dog-(laughter) and 1 solo service in the school, Mr. and Mrs. Piercy are leaving us; but we do sincerely hope that the show, which was started and has been supported by the not gridge them their well-earned rest, hard working committee which we have much as we regret their departure. Our

at present, will be carried. forward good wishes go with them, as do our warm successfully under the auspices of the regard and esteem. In token of these Honorary Secretary, Mr. Gegg. I can sentiments we would ask them to accept this parting gift, which, we hope, will assure you, from my own peratnal know. ever serve to remind them of their long ledge, that Mr. Gegg has devoted a great association with the school they love, of their sincere admirers and friends, and deal of time to ensuring the success of of their former pupils, whose affection for the show, and we all owe him a hearty them is deep and abiding. (Loud applause.) Mr. and Mrs, Piercy, on vote of thanks. Ladies and gentlemen, behalf of those whose names you have, I while preferring, on my wife's behalf, £6,408.17 || ask you to accept this vase,

her congratulations to the prize-winners, I. ask you to join with me in giving ARMED ROBBERY IN NEW three bearty cheers to the Honorary

TERRITORY.

Secretary (Applause and cheers)

Mr Gegg, on behalf of the Committee, Presented Lady nees Davies with a silver vase containing a bouquet of flowers.

At the conclusion Mr. Gegg put up for

155.00

The Committes of St. George's Society acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the undernoted donations:- Dalance as per last statement

Lucky Dip" &t French Con-

vent Hongkong Hotel Co., Ltd., total

proceeds of dinners served in Grill Room on St. George's Day Proceeds of Doll raffed by Miss

Madge Crapnell Proceeds of Handbags raffed by

Mrs. A. E. Crapnell Mrs Digby

pa

Proceeds of sale of veils, per

Mme. Flint .............. Part proceeds of Mrs. Skelton's

sale of work and raffle

501:50

A Chinese woman, the owner of a fishing junk, has reported to the Police that, on March 19th, while her junk was on the way from Fing Chan Island to 125.00 Lung Chun Wan, it was intercepted by

Four of the men pointed rifles at her

a fishing-boat with six men on board. auction, in aid of War Charities some 70.00 and ordered her to stop. The bost then pigeons, rabbits, and two sittings of

came alongside, and four men three of eggs. The sum of 8105 was realised

10

the

10.00

them armed with revolvers and one with following being the purchasers

knife boarded her junk, drove com- Mr. T E Pearce, several pigeons, 14.75 | plainant and her two fukis into the hold, and closed the hatch. The junk was 300.00 taken into Chinese territorial waters. where 19 piculs of mlt fish, valued at $30, $6,674.42 and quantity of clothing, valued at

$167, were stolen."

Mr. R. M. Dyer, three rabbits, $20. Mr. Beattie, a setting of Leghorn eggs,

Class 11, White-crested Polish hend

Class 12 Unclassified cocks --Mr. Loo Mr. Leo Longinotto Longinotto, blue Andalusion. Class 13, Unclassified Stabb's Langshan.

hens-Mrs.

Class 14, Leghorn peus (1 cock, 2 hens).

Mr. E. V. M. de Souza-

Leo Longinotto

Clae 15, Plymouth Rock peas-1, Mr.

Class 16. Black Minorca pens.-1, Mr. Class 17, Unclassified pens. Mr. Leo Leo Longinotta Longinotto, blue Andalusia

Exhibitor with most entries of exhibi- tion elsen-Mr. Leg Longinotto

Best cock in show-Mr. Leo Longi-. notto bigges

Best hen in show. Mr. Leo Longinotto. Best pen in show. Mr. Leo Longinotto.

Pigeon Section Class 1,

nomer cocks.—Mr. J. G. Kyroch

Gaas 2 Homer boos-Mr. J. G. Ky och

Class 3, Pekinese-No entries,

The following were the guarantors. Mr. H. J. Gedge Dr. C. Forsyth Dr. Lindsay Woods, Messra. M. 8, Northcote, GW. Gegg, W. Logan, D. Logan, G. HI. Wilson, Leo Longinotto, J. F. McCarthy,

and W. Pitt

Prizes, were presented by Sir Paul Chater, & C.M.G., Sir Ellis Kadoorie, Landala, Dr. GP Jordan, Dr. G. Hon. Mr. E. Shellim, Hon. Mr. D.

· Forsyth, Matara. H: W. Luoker M. 8. Northcote, N, Stabb, H. J. Gedge,

P. White P. Hough, A Beattie, C E. Warren, E Buttonjes, and Anony

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