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WAR CHARITIES. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME

FOR OUR DAY."

A meeting of the general committed of the War Charities was held in the Board room of Messrs, Jardine, Matheson & Co., yesterday evening,"to consider the arrangements for the celebration of Our Day.", Thursday, October 21th,

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EURASIAN WOMAN RETURNS FROM BANISHMENT. PARENTS OWN TIN MINES AND RUBBER PLANTATIONS, At the Hongkong Magistracy, yester day, before Mr. J. R. Wood, Violet Brown, a young Eurasian woman, VA charged with returning from banishment

before the expiration of her term.”

Ruently,

HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS.

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS ST WORK, A MORGAN, ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT.

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TRANSFER.

No.

No.

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No.

No.

Violet Brown, who stood opposite the dock and with tears screaming down her cherkasaid her father had sent her money Pte. and she thought she would return to Hongkong. Thence she intended to go. back to her parenta

Mr. Wood Have you any friends or latives who will look after you in Hong Pte. kong - Defendant: "Yes, I have some friends and they will take care of me want to fad them.

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY,

POSTERS ON GOVERNMENT

PROPERTY.

A Chinese pleaded guilty to pasting

086 Sapper A. G. Marshall", was en-several posters on Government property

rolled on 3rd August, 1918, and po: and was fined 8 for each poster. ed to Engineer Company.

333 Sp. C. M. Mglunes, is permitted to resign, on leaving the Colony,

381 Pt. A. Gibbs, "R" Co., is per

dated 7th August, 1919,

mitted to resign, on leaving the Colony, dated 30th July, 1918.

ATTACHED.

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724 Pte: S, E. Grimstone, M.-Gun Co, is attached to the Mounted Section. from 8th August, 1918.

TLINSTER

. Pte. A. Leon is transferred from 'from "B" Co, to D Co., dated

8th August, 1918.

LEAVE.

is granted 3 months' extension of

J. C. Ferguson. Stretcher Bearer leave, from 31st October, 1918.

Section is granted 6 weeks' have on medical grounds, from 8th Aug.,

1919.

N. L. Railton, D" Co., is granted 6 months' extension of leave, from 1st October, 1818.

The Hon. Mr. D. LANDALE presided, and Sergeant Cockle stated that defendant among others present were:The Hon. had been banished to Shanghai a year Mr. E. R. Hallifax, Hon. Secretary of the ago, for a period of ten years, ns. she was" Committee; the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak; considered to be an undesirable character. the Hon. Mr. Ho Fook, and Messrs. H. She had been living an immoral life. P. White, T. F. Hough, B. Sutherland, Sha sübsequently left for Singapore and R. M. Dyer, H. W. Bird, H. C. Sand-then returned a few days ago to. Hong- ford, T. Petrie, L N. Leefe, Chan Kaikang He believed that she was slightly Ming and M. K. Lo.

Funhinged in her mind. She was born of The CHAIRMAN said- Last year, before very good parentage, and was well edu-, considering the programme for Ourated. Her parents were living in Kuala Day." the Chairman made a statement Lumpur, and owned several rich tín mines regarding the allocations of Funds col-and rubber plantations there. She could lected by the War Charities Committee..peak English, Chinese and Japanese veryand-Ligut, G. C. Moxon, Mounted See., This year it is unnecessary for me to do so, as wo published all the particulare only a short time ago. A member of the Cohmities has suggested that we should go in more for advertising and carry on a publicity campaign, and any sugges tions or assistance he can give us in that direction I am sure will be much appreciated. The object of our existence an Committee is to raise funds for. War Charities, and we should leave no stone unturned to gain that end. I may say that our recent effort through the agency of the various clubs in the Colony is showing promising resalts, which will be more apparent as time goes. on, and where we find it requires a little encoured unlawfully. agement we will try and arrange for that encouragement to be given. An amount of about $32,000 has been collected frou Chinese subscribers and this is being made public through the Press. p plause) As you know, this meeting has been called with the object of considering the arrangements for Our. Day," whien falls on Thursday, 21th October. I have been naked to Any that H. Kthe Governor regrets be was unable to preside at this meeting, but he hopes we will be able of the shareholders of the Steam Laundry The sixteenth ordinary general meeting to draw up a satisfactory programme o., Ltd., was held yesterday, at noon, for "Our Day." The following telegram at the office of Sir Paul Chater. C.M.G. was received by H.E. the Governor from ir. E. J. Chapman presided, and there the Secretary of State for the Colonies are present: Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G.. on the 17th June and was published at and fr. W. S. Brown (Directors), Messrs. that time. But in order that it may be. S. Northcote and A. D. Gee (share fresh in your minds when considering holders) and Mr. C. Bernard Brown this matter, I will just read the message Secretary),

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to you.

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the case till tomorrow to enable you to "Mr. Wood: Very well; 1 shall remand get into communication with your friends.

er banished at all! Defendant (plaintively): Why have I

Mr. Wood: That does not matter; you have been banished and you bave return.

friends and return to this Court to. You go and and your

morrow.

Defendant was then "led out of the Court, weeping, by Sergeant Cockle.

COMPANY MEFTING-

THE STEAM LAUNDRY CO., LTD.

IN

The CHAIRMAN said: The accounts call for little comment, as the result is practi. cally the same as last year. The net profit 311.213.10 against $11,908.31, a differ

Our Day 1918. For fourth year Order of St. Jobo of Jerusalem and British Red Cross Society appeal to all oversess who desire to relieve sufferings, of only 83.59. In spite of the of sick and wounded of the foress of increased cost of stores and conl, you will His Majesty and of His Allies. Joints maintained its position, which is due note with satisfaction that the Company committee appeals on Our Day thehielly to a larger, turn-over. The avail. October next. Your co-operation is asked. In every theatre of wa: Red able profit is $14,090.41, and our Dire turs trust that the following appropria tion will meet with your approval.

Pay a Dividend of 7 per cent. $7,000,00 Write off Machinery... Write off Buildings Carry forward to New Ale

3,000:00 1,300.00 2.590.81

811,000.81

Cress work increases and now cost, over £80,000 a week. Troops from all parts of Empire benefit. We are deeply grateful for munificent help sent from all parts of the world and have con- fidence that our. Friends at Home and overseas will rally again to our call, The King hopes that joint committee of Bed Cross and Order of St. John of Jerusalem will be "enabled until vic- tory is won and the peace of the world assured to maintain without abatement its sacred mission to the wounded the sick, and the prisoners, whose welfare has our unfailing solicitude and our heartfelt sympathy. Their Majesties The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business. the Queen and Queen Alexandra graci-gentlemen. Dividend warrants are ready ously support this appeal. We ask you and may be had on application.

to help us by making cur needs known

us widely as possible.

Signed ARTHUR, Grand Prior, Order

The report and accounts were adopted.on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. M. S. Northcote,

re-elected a

Mr. F. Maitland was Director, on the proposition of Sir Paut Chater, se ended by Mr. Northcote

Mr. Percy Smith was re-elected auditor at a remuneration of $100.

All

No.

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EXFLES.

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ranks will send their rifles to Head

quarters far inspection by the Armourer before commencing the Annual Muskotry Course.

1 Platoon will send their rides to Headquarters on Monday, 12th inst They will ready for este on Wednesday ntning. 14th last. ORDERS FOR ARTILLERY COMPANY BY CAPT.

J. H. W. ARMSTRONG, V.D. PARADES AT BELCHER'S BATTERY. Tuesday, Bch inst.-

THEFT FROM A STEAMER.

A Chinese was charged with stealing a quantity of lead from a steamer in harbour.

Defendant was gen leaving the steamer by a junk-master with the lend in his possession and was arrested,

Mr. Wolfe sentenced defendant to three months' hard labour, and complimented the junk-inaster on his prompt action.

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A

"COAT.

A Chinese was charged with being in unlawful possession of a coat.

coat.

Sergeant Blackman stated that defend- ant was seen, coming out of Lower Lascar Road, and by a lakong, who arrested him. Defendant asked for an opportunity. of finding the man who gave him the

Mr. J. R. Wood remanded the case,

A SCHOOL-BOY IN TROUBLE. Antonio Ng, a student of St. Joseph's College, was charged with stealing tab silver watches, a fountain-pen, and pair of gold-links frem some members of the Victoria Recreation Club.

Sergeant Blackman stated that Messrs. F. Franco. C. Soares, and an Indian gentleman were having a bath at the Victoria Recreation. Club on Thursday evening and left their clothes in the dressing room, Op their return, they found that the articles mentioned were missing. They telephoned to the Central Police Station and it was discovered that

7.30 a.m. Right Half Co. New defendant was seen loitering about the

Layers' Class only.

Thursday, 15th inst. :-

5.30 p.m. Left Half Co. Full drill.

3.30 p.m. Left Half Cp. New D. R. F.

L'inse only.

Friday, 16th inst.

place. The Police visited his house and found the articles in his possession.

Defendant said he had two witnessed to eall-an Englishman, and 1 Chinese friend. He was talking to the English- man on the V.R.C. verandah, and, after leaving him, went to the telephone, where hë found an envelope containing the ORDERS FOR ENGINEER COMPANY BY CAPT. articles, 20, he took them to his house to

9th

7.30 am. Right Half to. Full drill, 5.30 p.m. Left Half Co. New Layers

Class only.

to 16th inst

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W. BESHELL.

E. L. Manning Nightly Parades as per rosters posted at Headquarters. Engine Drives at 6.30 pm. Elec tricans at 6.13 p.m. on and from 10th inst.." Officers next for duty.Belchers, Lieut, Hall Lyeeinun, 2nd-Lieut. Hill; Stonecutters, Lt. Stevenson. Instructions for higher ratings and N.C.Os. and men of the Infantry Battalion attached for duty--Cla 1 a Belchers at 8.30p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays forall who bave not passed the Proficient" rate (17) examination. Class 2, al Belchers at 8.30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays for all N,C,Os, and men of higher ratings, under Staff.

and Bergts. Ovendene

Parsons, R. E. and Sergt. Day, H.K.D.C. (ass 3. at Lyceriun at 0.30 p.m.. on Tuesdays and Fridays, under Staff Sergts, Barclay and White. R.E., and Sgt. Williams, H.K.D.C. ORDERS FOR INPANTRY BATTALION, BY MAJOR

BA MORGAN.

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* PARADES" A COMPANY Tuesday, 13th inst.:---

5.15 p.m. No. 2 Platoon at King's Park Range. Annual Musketry Course Part 1, Practices 3 and 4. The following, will attend :--Corpl. Edgcumbe,L/Cpls. Perry and Brown Ptes. Dyer Ball, tubbs, Sutherland, Williamson, A. E Wood. Chapman, Digby, Kent, Lancaster, Wells, Wilson and H. M. Webb. Dress, drill order with

• pouches.

of St. John of Jerusalem, and LANSDOWNE our members of this section of the Com- Chairman, Council of Red Cross."

mittee. I may say we have had pro- Continuing, the CEAIRMAN said-Wemises of support in arranging this inter- cannot tara a deaf ear to an appeal of friends, and the Chinese hope to arrange national programme from our American this, sort and I am sure every member an attractive procession; the Japanese of the Committee is prepared, to do his

have promised to assist, and the Portu-| utmost to make our efforts on "Our Day" & success which will add largely

gue well help with musical items and to the Funds of the Red Cross.

will co-operate in every way. (Applause.) (Hear, The matter is still very much in an hear.) It is proposed in the first place embryo state and the actual place in to have a sale of roses in the morning which the entertainment will be held has of "Oar Day" under the auspices of not yet been settled. Lady May. Lady May has kindly con dens hare much to recommend them, but The Public Gar- sented to supervise the arrangements for this part of the programme, and I am

I am not at all sure that a better fire- sure that in itself will ensure a large be attracted to the Race Course. This mat-Wednesday, 14th inst.:-

work show and a larger crowd could not and profitable sale of rosca. The fair ladies who assist as street hawkers on by those members of the Committee who ter will, however, be carefully gone into these occasions have now become very have undertaken to inpervise this part of expert at their business, and I feel we may the programme. If any members have safely leave this part of the programme any further suggestions to make I shall in the hands of Lady May and her be glad to hear them. Before I sit down nasistante (Applause.) In the after- noon the Gymkhana Club propose to hold may say that our Chinese, friends have agyikhang on the Race Course in aid similar to that given last year, which, I arranged for a theatrical performance of the Red Cross and the usual means

am sure, will add greatly to the Funds that pertain to a Race Course will be found of relieving the public of any

of the Red Cross, surplus money they may be possessed of lowing resolution" That the War Chari-

The CHAIRMAN then proposed the fol

tics Committee take in hand the organisa

include:-

in aid of this good cause. In the even- ing it is proposed to arrange an attraction of "Our Day," 1918, which will tive programme of an international character in the Public Gardens or else where. The details of this programme I propose we leave to the supervision of the members of this committee who are close- ly associated with the histrionic art. They are Mr. Hay, Mr. Leefe, Mr. Sinclair.

"MACARONI, PASTE STARS, EGG NOODLES, VERMICELLI, Mr. Bird and Mr. Butherland, and Mr.

AND ALL KINDS OF SOUP STUFFS.

LL our Fastes bear the "Rooster" label and are made from Flour of the Beat Quality containing a large percentage, of Gluten Starch and Gluten are the principal equiponents of Flour. Gluten is casier to digest and contains more nutriment than Starch. Manufactured under the most sanitary conditions.

Large quantities have been exported to various important cities in the World Terms moderate, especially for Agencies. Orders executed promptly. THE HING WAH PASTE MANUFACTURING 00., LTD.

I-Sale of roses under Lady May. 2-Gymkhana under the Gymkhana

Committer

3-An evening entertainment in the

Happy Valley or elsewhere. 4-A theatrical performasice at the

City Hall.

5.--A Chinese theatrical performance at the discretion of the Chinese mem- bern of the Committee, and that the Executive Committee be given authority to arrange the details and to carry out this programme, adding to their number ng may be necessary."

Dyer has, I understand,.very kindly con- sented to lend his valuable co-operation, and I do not think you could find six gentlemen better qualified for the bust ness. They will divide their labours among themselves and invite the assist ance of all others who may be required understand Mr. Hay and Mr. Sinclair hope to be able to arrange a theatrical performance in the Theatre about this tion, which, on being put to the meeting, time opening, say, on the Saturday after remarking that he hoped they would be was carried unanimously, the Chairman

for Our Day" which would surpass re "Our Day." in which case the super able to arrange a successful programms

Our Day will fall upon the other sults of other years. (Applause.) (Continued ut foot of next Column.) The meeting then terminated.

Head Office: No. 47 and 48, Connaught Road, Central, Hongkong; Telephone No. 1229, Principal Factory: No. 71, North Boochow Road, Shanghai, China Telephone No. 2385.vision of the evening performance on

Branch Factory: Wing Hing Street Causeway Bay, Hongkong.

Cable Address: "HIKOWAL"

Mr. H. P WHITE seconded the resolu

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make enquiries as to the owner.

Mr. Wood remanded the casc tifi to-day.

"R COMPANY.

Tuesday, 13th inst.:

5.15 p.m. No. 3- Platoon at Cricket Club. T.E.T. Dress, drill order with pouches. All exempted men are to attend this parade. 6.30 pm No. & Platoon at Head- quarters. T.E.T. Dress, drill order with pouches. All exempted men are to attend this parade. 5.30 pm. No. Platoon os Polo Ground. Hongkong residents will parade at Cricket Club at 3.10 p.m. and proceed by Tram to Causeway Bay. Instruction in T.E.T. Dress, drill order with pouches and 15 "rounds dummies.

5.0 p.m. No. 8 Platoon at Kowloon

Docks, Fustruction in T.E.T. Friday, 16th inst.

5.15 No. 8 Platoon at Cricket Club. T.E.T. Dress, drill order with pouches. All exempted men are: to attend this parade.

MACHINE-GUN COMPANY. Monday, 12th inst.:-

5.10 p.m. Drill at Kowloon Docks. Nos. 1 and 2 Guns, Hongkong re- sidents proceed by launch from Statue Pier at 4.30 p.m. Dress, dril order with rifles, two small pouches and 15 rounda dummy cartridges. Wednesday, 14th inst. :—

5.10 p.m. Nos. 4 and 5 Guns at Head-

quarters, Dress, as above. Friday, 18th inst.:--

7.10 am, Beginners' Class at Head,

quarters.manigan

MOUNTED SECTION..

5.15 p.m. No. 1 Platoon, Nos. I and Sections, at King's, Park Range. Annual Musketry Course, Part 1, Practices 1 and 2. Dress, drill Monday, 12th inst. order with pouches.

....

5.30 p.m. No. 4 Platoon on Polo Ground. T.ET Dress, drill order. 5.30 p.m. No, & Platoon at Kennedy Road Range. T.ET Grouping. The following will attend:-Sergt. Schaepel, Ice-Corp! D'Azevedo, Prea, A. Rowan and G. Rowan. "Casuals" of Nos. 1 and 2 Platoons will attend also Dress, drill order without rifles.

Thursday, 16th 'inst.'--

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5.20 p.m. At Jockey Club Stables. Thursday, 15th inst.

Dress, drill order.

5.30 p.m. At Jockey Club Stables. Dress, drill order without rifles.

BIONALLING SECTION.

Tuesday, 13th inst.:-

6.30 pm, Farade at Headquarters.

Dress, clean fatigue.

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RECRUITS," Monday, 12th, and Friday, 16th inst, :~-~ 5.30 p.m. Recruits of all units except "D" Company on Murray Parade Ground, inder Bergts. Oxberry, Edmonds (Monday), and Mende (Friday). Dress, drill arder.

6.15 p.m. "No. 2 Platoon at King's Park Range. Annual Musketry Course Part 1 Practices, 3, and 4. The following will attend :-Bergt. Humphreys. Corp. MacKichan, L/Cpl. Hancock, Ptes. Falconer, Hayward, Horie, MacFarlane, B. M. Webb, J. R. Wood, Lawson, Donnelly, Franklin, Griffin, Newall, Tratman, Young and Carpenter. Cadet W. Forsyth is granted 1 month's" Uress, drill order with pouches. Friday, 16th inst.:

5.16 p.m. No. 1 Platoon. Nos. 3 and 4 Sections, at King's Park Range Annual Musketry Course, Part 1. Practices 1 and 2 Dress, dril

order with pouches. 6.30 p.m. No Platoon at Head

quarters T.E.T: Dress, drill.order, with pouches.

(Vontinued at foot of next Column.)

DEDERS FOR CADET COMPANY DY ÉND-LIKUT,

J. E. W. BEARD,

LEAVE.

leave from 8th August, 1918.

*PARADES.

Wednesday, 14th inst

6 p.m. Swimming. Fall in st Blake

Pier.

Saturday, 17th inst.:-

1.30 pm, Nos. 1 and 2. Bections fall in at Headquarters to proceed to Sai Wan

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G. E. STEWART. Cant,

Adjutant H.K.D.K.

Hongkong, 9th August, 1918,