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STRENGTH.

No. Pte. S. T. Williamson was en- rolled on 9th May, 1918, and posted to

A Co., No. Pintoon.

No. 97. Pts. 1. W. Doyle was enrolled on 10th May 1918, and posted to the

No. 978 1'te. F. 4. Johnson was enrolled on 13th May, 1918, and posted to "A" Co No.3 Flutoon.

There are all sorts of patriotism, and

The final of this competition was played among the good sort there is local

on the VIC, table last evening when patriotism. That is why there is more pride in Hongkong to-day concerning Sergt. Major Anderson RE, and Pte. Pto thirty-eight who are off to the front Elinry, K.A.M.C., mét in a game of 500. than in the doings of Manchester, Edin up. Anderson gained the lead early in

Mounted Section. or the other big cities of the the game, and, playing good all-round Kappite of course, we are proud is built and Ruleroy pinked gripiani, at Of course wo, are proud and billiards all the evening, never lost his Saxon race all over the world during this times but frequently struck and patches, struggle for Freedom; we feel a glow when he was unable to do anything right when we hear

sacrifices made by Aiter rather a start, those in the old home town" but what up with a well played 28 early in the fres our imagination more then any first hundred, but Anderson reached the thing else is to know that the man who century urst Earby's store being 68. worked in our own office, or who played The Sergt. Major then forged abead was such a good fellow that be showed quick time, his opponent's score being cricket, tennis or golf against us why rapidly, and reached his second hundred traces of losing his mal gaiety of spirits when we talked about the war and who clearly wanted to be in the thick of it--it is very fine indred to know

An interval occurred at the 250

mark, Ellarby being 74 points in arrears

After the interval Anderson compiled

de several attempts to secure this fiessary point before he was successiul, Llarby meanwhile slightly reducing the stance between thenu. "The winning. spot came at last from a rather dicut

Sp. L. H. Franca Bng No. 370 M. Engineer Co., are permitted to resign on leaving the Colony, to date from day of departure..

TRANSWERS,

No.

315 Pte. J. W. Stackhouse and No. 318 Pt. 11. Brister, "A." Co., ao transferred to the. Machine-gun Co, dated 10th May, 1918.

POSTING.

No, ♪ Platoon (in command) during the absence on leave of Lautmann CW. Beswick..

LEAVES,

CANTON NEWS.

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[BY COURTESY OF TER CHUNG NGÓI "BAN. YOU???)

CANTON, May 17th. THE TUCHUN AND LEADER UN TAI,

Leader Un Tai, who is in charge of Kongmoon and the Heung Shan districts, bag suddenly resigned because, it is said, his troops are not willing to bo trans- ferred to the north borders. It is feared that Un's troops will roove against the Tuefium, and declare independence in Kongmoon and Heung Shan. Another message states that Un has agreed to assist General Lung's troops when they reach Kongmoon.

UPIUM AND LOTTERY.

It is reported that the authorities, owing to the depleted condition of the Truusury, are proposing to allow certain Bak Kop Pui lottery in Canton, under merchants to sell opium and re-open the very large taxation,

SITUATION ON THE NORTH BORDERS,

The situation on the north borders is very serious, and business in Shui Kwan. a large-city near Nam Hung, is at a standstill. Feople the leaving the place in large numbers daily through feat of the arrival of the Northern troops. SWATOW REPORTS.

We are informed that General. Mok Lieutenant C. W. Beswick is granted i King-yu, who was previously defeated by months' leave on Medical Certinente, Canton truops, has recently gone to 16th Bay, 3918. The leave Amoy to prepare military measures. nouined in Corps Order No. 4 dated Commander Chan Kwing-ming has gone 22nd Maren, 1918 is hereby cancelled. to the front, and, it is said, will stay Puso Pindray Miner is granted leave there to control military affairs.

from 2nd May, 1918, to 6th Sept, 1918

Medical Certificate The

leave notified in Corps Order No. 3 dated Ist Aiaren 1018, is hereby can-

veiled.

that at last he has his great desire. Wenent 15 break and then passed the 300 envy him as we watch the older gaick with a very prettity played 15-2nd-Lieut. D. Sutherland is posted to return, we honour him as a splendid Ellarby only being able to increase his ohlen of all that is host in the rare by 12, the board reading 329-190. We, who must stay behind, feel that Anis continued playing well, taking too, nte giving up sonsthing, unworthy tall advantage of the rather generous of comparison with what each one of the line left aim by his opponent, and this sight is giving, but just a tiny notched 400 when Ellarby's score read | Rohing which, like all sacrifice for larby then compiled a useful 20 the good cause, affords us a glimpse of and shortly afterwards was responsible what we may, even now, bo called upoir ror an eight shot, alcanwhile Anderson to do; and, in a queer sort of way, it had been gezing a few points at each makes us happy After all, we say visit to the table and eventually stood

if we can't go, Hongkong is doing: its hit for we are citiens of a little out at 299, wanting one point for gante: He post of Empire very proud of tant tradition handed down by those who turied a larien rock into a huge centre of commerce. We are properly jealous of the reputation of our little Colony..

It is curious how this sentiment, which couton and Sergt. Major Anderson ran

ties, grows out winner by su points to 159. into local patriotism

sins Her, U. L. Cooper-Hunt, C.F, affection for the Empire, expands into the cutied upon the non. Mr. Clauu pride in the Anglo-Buxon race, and severn, M., to present the prizes. firmly flowers into a love for humanity, ofre severn and it gave him mucu plea You may follow England round The sure to be there und no was_also_picaged world; you may visit all the English aunt the Rev. Cooper-Hunt, who had speaking or English-governed lands, you taken such, an interest in to competition, may remark that climate, soil,

manders

was also able to be present "at tue Bauk the mixture with other peoples, The very fine challenge cup bad been has modified the blood; but you will find presented by Sir Paul Chater, G.M.U., that in essentials the race is always one and but for illness that gentleman would Exactly fifty years ago a brilliant young rave been present to present it to the politician, Sir Charles Dilke, who had

winner himself Sir Taul Chater had visited Hongkong during his tour of

Greater Britain," wrote: The iden as given a smaller cup to become the which in all the length of my travels Property of the holder of the Challenge has been at once my follow and my guide un, and had stated his intention of nga similar cup each year. Mr. severu then presented the prizes to the ollowing:-

has its roots in the familyth |

key wherewith to unlock the hidden things of strange new lands is a concep tion, however imperfect of the grandeur of our race, already giraling the earth, let, bergt.-Major Anderson, R.E.; End, which it is destined, perhaps, eventually Pte. Ellarby, K.A. M.C.; 3rd, Gr. Gre to overspread." New ideas are blowing gory, R.U.A.; 4th, Sgt. Barker, R.G.A round us, whirlwinds created by the great Highest Break bgt. Sherratt, AS.0. typhoon which has lasted nearly our At the conclusion of the prize-giving

Men's Wear Specialists, yes; but that one idea of bike's still Mr. Claud Severn proposed a vote of

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SAIGON RICE MARKET.

Navigation Extreme Orient, of Saigon, The Compagnie de Commerco and de

in their report dated May 8th, state-

Our market remains lifeless and with out any transactions, Ilongkung and Singapore trade excepted.

Serge it. Henderson, Artillery Co., is granted 6 montus leave on Medical Cerumente from 11th May, 1918. Sergt. B. W. threy, D Co., is granted e months leavy on Medical Certi- Bente, from 11th June, 1918.

The last regulation applied to the Corpi, H. L. Jackniau, B! Co., is Japan trade has momentarily stopped the

granted 3 months leave on Medical demand from this country, and conse Cervucate to date from day offquently the tendency of our market is departure

slightly weaker. Pte. A. G.. Coppin, "B" Co., is granted 4 months leave on urgent business affairs, from 20th June, 1918. Pte. D. G. M. Bernard, A Co., is

The total amount of rice exported from the 1st of January up to the 30th of

420,967 tons in 1917. April, 1915, is 136,015 tons, against

granted 6 months' leave on Medical We quote to-day:-White Baigen riec, Certificate from 22nd May, 1018. No. 2 sifted Japan quality, Hongkong, Pte. V. L. A. Fairley, "D" Co, is granted $35 per picul .o.b. Saigon, for

months leave on Medical Certi May/June shipment. ficate, from 16th June, 1918. Pte. 4. H. Skelton, BC, is granted

6 months leave on Medical Certi ficate, from 10th June, 1918 Pte. D. McNicoll, "A" Co., is granted months extension of leave, from 19th April, 1918-

Pte. W. E. Smith B Co., is granted

2 months' leave on Medical Corti ficate, from 10th May, 1918.

MINH, W. ARMSTRONG, V.D. Bight and Left Hulf Companies. Duty

ures de to netion. We knew that civilisa thanks to Sgt. Gillard, I.A.. for his hardOLDERS FOR ARTILLERY COMPANY BY CAFE tion will mean freedom if the Angluwork in connection with the competition, Saxons win the war that civilisation and called for cheers for the Rev. Cooper will uoan chains for all non-Germans:

htung, which were lustily given. Un the if the Central Powers should," by

potonosition of the Itev. Cooper-Hunt ears and a tiger" were given for the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.Gand

cigsed the proceedings.

chance, emerge victorious. Mr. Gerard

in his new book, "Face to Face with Kaiserison,

The great change

RAYB

Belchers Bautory as per Ruster and Instructions posted in the Company's Ollice at Headquarters.

MOUNTED SECTION..

Tuesday, 21st just :-

Dress: Drill order. 6.30 p.m. At Jockey Club Stables.

Thursday, 23rd inst

5.30 pm At Jockey Club Stables.

Dress Drill order without rides..

EIGNALLING SECTION.

Tuesday, 1st, and Thursday, 23rd inst.: 3.30 p.m. Farade at neadquarters.

Dress Clean tetigue, blank i Note Rifles (with bores free from il) and sidearms are to be brought to the parade on 21st May. STRETCHER BEARER SECTION.

in the feelings of the country towards further cheers for Mrs. Cooper Hunt ORDERS FOR ENGINEER COMPANY OF CAPTAIN Tursday, 21st inst.

Prussia since the latter's conquest of the rest

of Germany in 1800 is still exe emplified by one quotation from Goethe He said: The Prussian was born brute and civilisation will make him! ferocious."

It has made him Blonde Beast which his crazy in tellectuals call the 4 siperman

alaria

FAREWELL DINNER AT THE R.G.A. SERGEANTS MESS,

A large party assembled in the .G.A. Sergeants' Mess, Victoria Burrauks,, on Thursday evening, to bid farewell to a It is against the Blonde Beast the number of Sergeants of the 88th - Com- the tiny little contingents from Hong-pally B.G.A., who will be leaving the kong, and millione and millions of other Ulony shortly. Amongst the guests were free men are fighting, and will continue Lieut-Colonel W. H. Kaushy, IL-GL.A., the to fight. It is still darkness for Europe; Umcer Cominunding Royal Artillery; horror, suffering, calamity such as the Captain F. S. Halliday, H.G.A., Adjut most vivid imagination in the Far East aut Royal Artillery, and Captain H, stimulated however often by the war Brewater, R.G.A., the Ofirer Command- cannot picture But Mr. Aing No. 88th Company A. An excel- The Commonwealth tent dinner was provided by C.S.M. has struck the vibrant vote. Allison, to whose arrangements the en- Easter," he says, An Easter will flowjoyment of the evening was largely due. the blackness and desolation of this was hearty vote of thanks was passed to to the confusion of those who dragged by the Chairman, Master Guuner men into its depths. And when that May. After dinner a smoking concert Enster comes we will give those who re turn to the Colony from the blackness took place, the following contributing to and desolation, a renderful welcome the programme: Master Gunner May, And, as for those who have gone Wost, G., Sgt. Pitt, R.A.M.C., Sgt. Major we will enshrine their homes for ever is Mason, AUC, Sgt. Kirvan, R.G.A, Mr.. the annals of the Colony, and think of Ward, R.N.Y.P., Sgt. Davis, R.A., Sgt. the gladness and eagerness with which McGregor RE., Sf-Sgt. Gibbons, they left us to weak the great adventure. 24.0.0, Bgt Griffiths, B.GA., Sergt.- Major Flint, R.A.M.C. Sgt. Wellings, This is the third time since the walfddx. Regt, C.8.M. (G.) Youngman, commenced that this writer haa been.G.A, 8gt McKechnie, R. A.M.C., Sgt. privileged to contribuis comments on the Moulding, RCA, 6gt Mochan, GA, general attitude of the Colony towards Sm-81.-Egt Collins, R.G.4. C.Q.M.S the war in this journ. On both of the ring, RA, and Master Gunner Mar- previous occasions the contributions wettin, RGA Speeches were delivered by Severed conscription for the Colony, ani Major, Flint, Mr. J. Blake, and Mr.Ge The first artic Lt Col W. H. Passby R.G.A., Sergt. couscription has come The next sug gested more men for the front. On that day wishing & safe journey, many ocension HE the Governor himself seronours and an early return to the a letter to the Daily Press within Beparting members of the mess. Bgt. few hours of the publication of the Desborough suitably responded. Each of article entitled, The Hongkong the home-going members received a small Hundred," and he then practically sa present from the Sergeants Mess Sporte that the Colony could do no more. The Club, which, the Chairman hoped, would Colony, however, bas done more, it has remind them of those, who, for various scnt considerably more than a hundred reasons, were unable to accompany them. men to the front since then. It has A pleasant evening was brought to a close altered its attitudo. Nothing is more by the singing of Auld Lang Syne " noticeable than the change in local public and "God Save the King Bombe. opinion on this subject. It must be alle carried out the duties of pianist, confessed that for many young men in assisted by Master Gunner Rasmussen- the Colony who were eager to go to

the

*

front, the comments in those other articles have done well. In any community there were hard, and, if applied to them, un

W. ELSSELL

17th to 24th May, 1916:--

1 J. Maming Nightly —Paruïles as per roster's posted at Headquarters, Engine Drivers at 6.30 pm. Elecs tricians at 6.45 mp Officers next for duty. Belchers, Cape W. Russell Lycemun, 2nd- Lreak Hill Stonecutfurs, 2nd Lt.

5.13 p.m. Parade at Headquarters.

XECROITS

Tursday, 21st, and Thursday, 23rd inst.. 5.30 p.m. All units except DP Co. AL Headquarters under Sorgts. Edmonds and Mcado. Dress: Drill

ORDERS FOR CADET COMPÁNY" BY 2ND-23 İLUT."

EW, BEARD,

BE SOBENGTH,

Instruction for higher ratings and N.COs. end mo of the Infantry Battalion Attached for duty - Clasy | Drummer Asger is permitted to resign 4 at Belchers at 6.30 pm. vn Mondays and Thursdays for as Lachid X.COs, and men who have not passed the "evient? rate tván Class 2 21. Belchers at 8,30 .m. on Tuesdays and Fridays for HN.CO and wen desirous of higher ratings Class Bat Eyeeman

6.39 p.18. on Tuesdays and Fridays under Staff Sergeanta Ovendene and Parsons, RE Sgt. Day and Corp). Norris, R.K.D.O, at Belchers and Staff Sergeants. Barclay and White, T.E., and Sergeant Williams, H.K.D.U., at Lyeemum

Detail of duties at Fyeemun from

17th to ist inst. is posted at Head. quarters for information of all: Concerned.

ORDERS FOR INFANTRY BATTALION BY MATUR 2. A.-MORGAN, PARADES" A** COMPANT. Wednesday, and inst

5.30 pin, N.C.Os. of Nos. 1, 2, 3 and

Platgons (eg detailed by Platoon Commanders) 4t 1eadquarters, Thursday 23rd inst. -----

5.30 p.m. No. 1, 2, 3, and 1 Platoons on Polo Ground, Hongkong resid. ente will parade at Cricket Club at 5.30 p.m and proceed by tram to Causeway. Bay. Company drill. Dress Drill order,

Thursday, gard" inst

5.30 p.m. Yos, 5, 0, 7, and 5 Platoons on Polo Ground, Hongkong resid ents will pärade as the Cricket Club at 5.10 pm, and proceed by: tram to Causeway Bay, Company drift Dress Drill order.

MACHINE-GEN COMPANY.

Tuesday élst fast.

7.10 No. 3 Guna Headquarters 5.10 p.ni. Drill at howloon Dock, Now

1 and 2 Gun tears only. Hongkong residents proofed by launch item Statuo Pier at 4.30 p.m Wednesday, and inst

just. The innocent suffered with the ATO extremes of temperament; they say guilty, and the innocent those who were that in a regiment there are always about eager and gallant enough to offer their ten men so eager to smash the Buns that lives for a cause the sacredness of which they hunt for risks which the others

the only exense that can be offered to do dot seek. *They require no exhorta them--were generous enough to forgive tion. There are many others who must Only the guilty bors malice To the be stirred to their inmost depths, and innocent the apologia of emotional stress then they will do great deeds. And caused by personal hereate an 18 #las! for frail human nature there are humbly offered.

others. ..... Let us believe and hope that To-day there is the glimpse of Easter, there is now not a man in Hongkong for more young men are going, andrell who has not been so moved by the stories of us realise now that further effort must from the front that he has made every still be made. We fret and worry about effort and endeavour to go. At any those dear to us in the firing-line ve rate, we know of ngay such-men. who Tent backs feel deeply when we read those short have tried and have been actices in the local Press aboat the son When we hear the stories of mir un or other relative of a local man the veiling efforts to go, and know that bald record of a life laid down in order these stories are true, we find 16 hard. Logan, UE. Logan, McKerns that we and our But there is a gladsen may be free to conceal our admiration for then

that has come to Mute of us may yet be medei.

un in the knowledge that the heart of let us go as cheerfully as the and let the Colony is sound, and that in the the Colony be ready and willing for mean average, the Britons in Hongkong yet greater daerdices,--We cannot, de tou

(Continued at foot of sext Golsima)

6.10 p.m. Drill at Headquarters Non

4 and 5 Guns only. Thursday, 23rd inst.

510 mm. Drill at Headquarters The

following men only need attend

Ples Field, Irvine, Labrum, A. C.

Pinguet and Stapleton Bunday, Sth Jme

on having the Colony.

Wednesday, and inst.:-

FARADES,

5.13 p. Fail parade, at Headquar

stores

Friday, 24th

Empire Day: 4.19 n.m. Nora and a Sections fall

in at Star Ferry, Kowloon 8.30 a.10. No. 1 and 2 Bections fall

in at Star Ferry, Hongkong. Leave from this parade will only be granted under very special circum-

stances....

O.E. STEWART, Capt.,

Adjutant, H.K.D,C. Hongkong, 17th May, 1918,

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE HONGEUNG AND CHINA DISTRICT,

XO. VAD,

Thursday, ford inst

8 pm Squad and stretcher drill

Tuesday, 21st inst

1.5 p., Bandaging class. Wednesday, 22nd inst.:---

2.30 p.m. Band practice. Thursday, 23rd inst

115 pm Recruit drill Saturday, 25th inst

2.30 p.m. Band practice.

DE SOA YAD- Tuesday, 21st inst

1.20 p.m. First aid dass Thursday, 23rd inst..

4.20 p.m. Squad and stretcher drill. 1.20 p.m. Bandaging practice

*(81) L. PALPES, District Supt., in Charge of District Hongkong, 19th May, 1913,

HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.

ORDERS ISSUED BY MR. F. C. JENKIN, GRE

CAPES,

Members of Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Companies not yes in possession of Capes will attend at Headquarters Club on cither Tuesday, May 1st, or Wednes day, May 2nd, between the hours of 0.30 and 6 pm. Uniform options! Equipment adicers will attend.

ACTIVE SERVICE AREA 429 W. J. Carrie is granted leave for

P.

No

later gun competition for Gascoigne Shield Time and place will be hotified atož

(Constance foot at next Colum

duration of the War

Platoon F. ca 49 Kwaz Mahomed. 178 and Umry, and 130 Zardad

By Order A

SP (I.) and Adjutant Hongkong, May 17th, 1918.