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TION CLUB.

"AT HOME"

MEMBERS and Friends are hereby.

that the Club's annual

Ar Hove," postponed from the 21st instant, will take place on SUNDAY next, the 19th

instant, at 4 PM.

There wil be Tennis matches between the Champions and the Best in. Division Band of the Hongkong Tennis League Members and Friends are cordially invited

to attend.

UN HEW FAN, Secretary. Hongkong, 23rd September, 1913. [$450

KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

ME

:

INTIMATIONS

THE. HUNGKUNG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2011, 1915.

THE CHINA-BORNEO CO., LTD. ATOTTON IS HEREBY GIVEN that TRAURDINARY GENERAL MEETING of THE CHINA-BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, will be hold at the Ottices of Messrs GE LIVINGSTON AND COMPANY, "St. Georg Building, Victoria, Hongkong, the Registered Office of the above-named Compaar, on TUESDAY, the

Bepla

INTIMATION

A Calendar of

1st day of October, 1918, at 11.30 'slock CELESTIAL in the forenoon, when the subjoined tion which was passed at the Extraordinary General Mesting of the Company held on the 13th day of September, 1918, will be submitted for confirmation as a Special Resolution:-

That Articles already

The Han. Mr. P. B. Helyoak and Mr. FAR EASTERN CABLE S. H. Dodwell returned to the Colony by the Shingo Mars on Monday.

There will be meetings of the General Military Service Tribunal at the Council Chamber on September 30th, October 2nd and ith, at 3.30 p.m. sach day.

Some such feeling moved the knights of the Middle Ages and the duellists of the 18th and 19th Centuries. It was dificult, if not impossible, for them to imagine any other means of settling their disputes than an appeal to force. What satisfac tion could be found in a decision of a" Court of Law by one whose honour had

Captain "G. Scott-Pearse of the British been wounded? Yet the factors of law Army, has arrived in Tokio to take up and order gradually prevailed. Physical his duties as assistant Military Attaché force exercised by the individual to of the British Embassy. He will be in

stablish his own rights gradually gave | charge of" passport work in Japan.

WATERWAYS way to physical force exercised by the The manager of the local branch of

The the this Meeting and for the Illustrated by six Photogravures

of identification thereof ригрозе subscribed by the Chairman theroof, .." bo

the and Approved, and that ruch Articles be and they are hereby adopted as the Articles of the Company to the "exclusion of aud in substitution for

ม

1200

are

."all the existing Articles thereof.”

hereby and containing twelve Quotations

A copy of the new Articles referred to

from the

may be inspected by any Shareholder of the SAYINGS OF CONFUCIUS " said Company at the Company's Offices in Hongkong, or at the Offices of Maxre JOHNSON, STOLES & MASTER (the Company's Solicitors), as Prince's Building, Victoria, foresaid, on any week-day between the hours of 10 M. and 4 P.M.

Dated this 13th day of September, 1918.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agent

with six verses

on river and lake

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written by famous

POETS,

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB

THE HALF-YEARLY MEETING of

EMBERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED

that the ANNUAL GENERAL Members will be held on TUESDAY, MEETING will be held in the Club House on MONDAY, September 30th, 1918, at the 1st October, 1918, at 19.30 P., at the Offices of the HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB, on the ground floor of the HONGKONG CLUB ANNEIZ, Chater Road.

5.30 P.M.

BUSINESS:

Report and account for 1917-1918. Election of Ofears for 1918-1919. General.

*L. J. BLACKBURN,

Bon. Secretary.. Kowloon, 19th September, 1918.

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KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.

OPENING OF NEW GROUND.

EMBERS ARE

NOTIFIED

A Report will be made at this Meeting as to certain proposals to substitute spectators atands for some of the Matsheds hitherto erected on part of the JOCKEY CLUE property and the adjoining Land.

By Order,

T. F. HOUGH," Clerk of the Course.

Hongkong, 16th September, 1918. [9420

CHINESE

Packed ready for posting,

Price $9.

Me that the OPENING of the NEW THE DAIRY FARM ICE AND COLD A. S. WATSON

GROUND will take place on SATURDAY,

'September 28th, at 3.30 P.M.

Members, Friends and Members of other Sporting Clabs are cordially invited to attend. There will be Cricket. Bowls and

Tennis matches.

L. J. BLACKBURN, Hot. Secretary.

Kowloon, 18th September, 1918.

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NOTICE.

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NY EUROPEAN, Non-Asistic or Indian desiring to leave the Colony should apply in person at the CENTRAL POLICE ETATION between the hours of 9 am to 1 r and P. to 4 P.. daily.

Applicants will be required to produce Passports or ideatification papers.

All persons with certain exceptions who remain in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Register themselves under the REGISTRATION of PERSONB "ORDINANCE, 1916.

Forms of Registration giving the parti- culars required may be obtained at the G.P.O. and at all Police Stationa

The Penalty for non-compliance is n fine not exceeding $50.

DAIRY

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FARM NEWS

There is no substitute for any Dairy Product.

FRESH MILK

is both Food and Drink:

Children must have it adults

should have it.

い

FRESH CREAM

is "concentrated

STORAGE CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

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ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE THE TWENTY-SECOND ORDINARY HOLDERS in the above Company will be held the Company's Town Office, 2

Albert Road, Hongkong Lower SATURDAY, the 5th day of October, 1518, at Noox, for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to 31st July, 1916.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be. CLOSED from 27th September to 5th October, 1918, both days inclusive.

By Order,

M. MANUK,

Secretary.

Hongkong, 20th September, 1918- [2444

HE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED, TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 5th October, both days inclusive.

Warrants for the INTERIM DIVIDEND can be obtained at the Office of the Company,

CO., LTD.,

.. ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

State to establish justice, and, however faultils the appeals to justice were answered, it cannot be denied that greater justice was done by the State than under the old system. The indivi-

The Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., has received cabled advice that the Bank has

declared an interim dividend for the half-year at the rate of 13 per cent, per annum, less tax.

Mr. W. H. Trenchard Davis is making slow progress in his recovery from the motorcar accident in Korea and has been advised, to refrain from any strenuous business for at least six months... He is at present in Weibaiwei.

NEWS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,]

SWEDISH RED CROSS MISSION

ARRESTED.

LONDON, September 23rd. A Tokio message, dated September 18th, stated that the Czechs at Irkutak arrested the Swedish Red Cross Mission on the eve of its departure, on the ground' that it was working in the interests of Germans and Russians,

far COURTESY OF THE "CHUNG NOOI

BAN PO...”.

NEWS FROM PEKING.

PEXING, September 24th. Hsu Shih-chang has requested Tong Shiu-yi to return to Peking.

Fung Kuo-chang's supporters are en- deavouring to secure the Vice-Presidency for him.

Li How ki has brought his troops back to Focchow.

Tuan Chi-już has stated that he will not declare an armistice with the South-

dus] forfeited rights, it is true; họ for- feited the right to avenge himself for what he considered his wrongs, to carry fre and sword into the lands of his enemy, to demand that his cause should be decided by physical violence, to awake anarchy and confusion for persca] roa-

News has been received that Captain sons. Yet no one would now question that

J. E. L. Hunter, R.A.F., has been award- the forfeiture of these supposed rightä has been for his own good and fored further recognition, in the shape of the good of the world around him the Distinguished Flying Cross. Captain erners.

It is reported that Lung Chai-kwong's Duelling, the last remnant of the trial Hunter, who was recently wounded, is by combat, dies slowly; the old Adam getting on very well in the R.A.F. Hos-recruits have mutinied in Shantung. lingers on; but no one doubts that man pital in Bryanston Square.

CANTON NEWS. The Chinese who was arrested on the will never again revert to that rongh method of dealing justice between indivi-wharf in front of Messrs. Sincere & Co.'s duals In fact, we deny that there is any 3 pounds of raw opium, was fined $300, premises with a false basket containing justice in such individual combate, that with the alternative of a month's hard might is right, or that the Deity inter-labour, by Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe at the venes to bring the wrongdoer to punish-

Magistracy. The basket was confiscated. ment Nationally, we have progressed

Tho

.

A Chinese woman, who was charged at the Magistracy with being in anlawful possession of a bag of rice, was fined 85. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe said, in regard to her statement that she went on board a ship in barbour to do stitching work and swept P the rice from the deck, that if all the women who went on board to stitch were to walk away with a bag of rice each, the ships would not have much cargo.

thus far; internationally, wo are still, The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice in the Middle Ages-still demanding an Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals acknow. appeal to arms in international disputes, ledges with thanks the following dons still unantisfied with arbitration and ions to the funds of the Hospitals:

Mr. Ip Wing Cho, 8100; Mr. Lam Heug Hague Tribunals, still proclaiming that the Deity will decide between the justice Lun, 850; Messrs Wo Cheong, 830; or injustice of the combatants.

Messrs. Wo Fat Shing, 850; Mr. Cheung result is that, while nationally we have Kat Shing, 30; E. S., 850. made progress in adapting ourselves to the social state and are willing to bound our own rights by the rights of others, internationally hardly any progress has been made. We are but little removed from the condition of those warring tribes which see in each other not co-operators

Shall we but competitora thought and try to end this uncivilised ondition which continually hampers

The following cases of communicable man's progress, inflicts upon him borrible miseries, and dulls that sense of justice diseases were reported in the Colony dar and humanity which make, in the tracing the week ended September 21st:-One sense, for righteousness? As Viscount case of cerebrospinal fever (one death), GREY points out, Germany, equally with one case of bubonic plague (one death), one case of diphtheria (one "death), and BREWITT-TAYLOR-Died at wounds in the Allies, is intent upon ending war, 6 cases of enteric fever (5 deaths).

France, temporary Captain RAYMOND bat the means she proposes are those case of bubonic plague (one death) and BEEWITT-TAYLOR, M.C., M.B., B.S.

War, a two cases of enteric fever (one death)

were reported on Sunday and Monday.

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MARRIAGE.

JACOB-Nissi-At Shaerith Israel Syna gogue, Shanghai, on September 18th, MY. §. I. JACOB to Miss MIRIAM- Na Ceremony performed by Mr J. L. Jacob.

DEATHS.

not take

i.

One

(Lond.), R.A.M.C.. second surviving which tend to perpetuate it son of C. H. Brewitt Taylor, Con her view, is to be ended by German missioner of Customs, Mukden.

Sydney (Australia) CREWEA

domination. Germany is to become such

We understand that what must be nearly September 21st, from pneumonia, dominating factor in the world that no

record A. B. CREWE, beloved father of Mrs.

sum was raised on board the REICHMAN, aged 60 years.

nation or combination of nations would Shiago Mark for War Charities on her (2452 Queen's Buildings, on and after MONDAY, EDWARD.-At Field Ambulance in are to dispate her authority: This, of homeward and outward voyage. On her

Heived the same dish of Wonds course, is a dream. It has nothing in homeward voyage G.82,000

on July 14th, of

was raised A. EDWARDS, 1st Batin., West York common with that idea of peace which is amongst the passengers and officers for shire Regiment, dearly loved second son of Dr. E. H. EDWARDS, and the founded on justice on the administra- the Red Cross Funds and G.$500 for the late Mrs. 8. Florence Edwards, tion of justice between nation and nation Japanese Seanica's Aid Society. formerly of Taiyuanfu, and brother of as it is administered between individual outward voyage G.$1,000 was raised for Dr. Gea. K. Edwards, of Taivuenfy,

7th October, 191

By Order of the Board,

RM. DYER, Chief Manager. Hongkong, 23rd September. 1918. (2447

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power of riches. It puts the many at the mercy of the caprices of the indivi- dual, and assures as much justice as obtained in the Middle Ages when each retainer was at the disposal of his lord. The nations would never consent to such a reactionary step; nor would there be any assurance of peace. The peace the Allies are struggling for is based on the principle of justice between nations, and it demands an extension of the bounds of civilisation to the relations between nations. It has been claimed that no self-respecting nation would ever allow

A. TORN NOTE,

INCIDENT AT THE KOWLOON FERRY.

[BY COURTESY OF THE “CHUNG NGO1

THE CIVIL GOVERNOR.

September 24th

Chak Wong, the newly appointed Civil Governor, has announced that he will Chak is a assume office on the 25th inst, native of the same village as the ex-Civil Governor, Li Yew-hon, and has been always under Li's command since ha joined the army. No discontent has been aroused among the Shui Hing troops by

the change as they are-in agreement with

Chak Wong.

It is said that Li Yew-hon will proceed to Hongkong for medical treatment after matters have been settled.

THE TUCHUNSHIP OF FUZIEN.

We are informed that the M.Ps of. Fukien intend to request the Military Government to offer the Tuchunship of Fukien to Commander Chan Kwing-ming. They have also made an appeal to the people of Fukien to appointment.

LA PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT,

approve of the..

It is said that the M.Ps. are proposing to elect a Provisional President to the Military Government in Canton. THE NAM HUNG FRONT,

It is reported_that_fighting has been resumed on the Nam Hung front. The Northern troops are attacking the South- era troops from three directions. KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY STATION ATTACKED. The Director of the Canton-Kowloon Railway, Chinese" Section, has reported Lang) was ransacked by some twenty that the Sin Chuen Station (near Sbak-" robbers on the 8th inst, the loss being estimated at over 2400. The Director adds recently in the vicinity of this station, that many snatching cases have occurred and numerous passengers are reported to have been attacked as soon as they left. the traim

**OUR DAY."

- HOW IT WILL BE OBSERVED

LOCALLY.

The arrangements have now been made for celebrating Our Day" locally on the 24th of next month. The object, of course, is to raise as much money as possible in aid of the beneficent and merciful work of the Red Cross, which now costs over. -£80,000 a week, or £8 a minute.

year, the Colony subscribed on "Our Day" the handsome sum of about $24,000, and encouraged by past. experience it is hoped to exceed this total next month, although, this occasion to hold & War Bond draw- for some reason, it is not permitted on

Last

A Chinese was charged at the Magis tracy, yesterday, before Mr. J. B. Wood, on the complaint of Mr. Mohamed Akbar, of the"

Supreme Court; with behaving ining. Many enthusiastic workers are

already

Many more will be busy a disorderly manner.

on and before the Day.

In the morning there will be a sale of roses last year. band will

Mr. Akbar said that he wanted some

Was

busy.

pass 1st pois, followed by bee sellest

money changed and gave a $6. note to the defendant, asking him to include in A gymkhana will follow in the after- the change 48 cents in copper coins. There noon at Happy Valley with miscellaneous side-shows, the exact nature of which have a festival being celebrated in the not yet been decided.

In the evening an entertainment will be it is sufficient to induce nations to ask its activities to be limited by those of Mohammedan Mosque at Hongkong and given in the Botanic Gardens, which will whether the relations between themselves others. This is the old argument against witness wanted the change to give to be gaily illuminated. Ja which will Chinese jugglers will be included amongst could not be re-adjusted on the basis the peaceful administration of justice beggars in the Mosque. The man could works display and performance by A stall for the sale of of the relations between individuals between individuals. Why should the not give him 48 cents in copper coins and the attractions.

community, who have also

Arranged threa whether, as individuals have abandoned man who feels aggrieved cede the right got angry and tore the rote because wit-souvenirs will be run by the Portugueses raffles, one at 31 a ticket and another at anarchy for the sake of law and order, himself to punish the man who hasness said he was in a hurry.

Mr. M. K. Lo, for the defence, sug-20 cents a ticket. For these the Portu- guese have already presented 1,500 prizes. nations would not do well to take the done bim wrong? What safety is there

gested that Mr. Akbar was so excited The third raffle, which is to be on the same course. No one who has any faith for him in entrusting his cause to it that he did not know exactly what hap-American plan, one cont to twelve dollars in humanity can do else but believe that interested parties Individually wo no

pened. He was in such a hurry that, a ticket, is for a five-seater-Dodge motor car presented by cne of the leading this is the course that human progress longer ask these questions. We-are con-

be drawn for in the course of the evening To believe otherwise sent that the State should administer in snatching the note back from the British residenta of the Colony. This will

at the Portuguese stall

·M“, – Akbar - denied that be wad

"The Stunts accept the German doctrine of force, and justice, recognising that thereby the good Chinese, be might have toru it himself.

expect to give one or to accept this doctring is to deprive of the whole is more nearly attained.

Baked now that we should excited. He had just finished saying his more performances at the Victoria Theatre on dates to be announced later, and in of November The Barton For Demand Drafte on London on the day ourselves of the moral atmosphere in is

part Mystery,

spoofie fantasy in four acts. of or preceding the departure of the

which we are fighting. To condemn the recognise this nationally, recognise that prayers and was on his way to the the early

by Walter Hackett will be presented at English Mail: also Table of the -

Yearly Approximate Average principle of a

The defendant denied that he tore the the Theatre Boyal. League of Nations is to the common good of humanity lies in the Mosque,

that peaceful administration of justice be

nele. sapport the German doctrine "might is right," since such condemnatween nations, and that the trial by Mfr. Akbar, asked the defendant whe combat is no less a relic of barbarism in ther he would go to a Temple and cut off tion involves the maintenance of war as

a enck's head, awearing that he did not tent the note, means of defence-perhaps the only international relations than it is in means of defence against aggressions national relations.

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The Magistrate fined defendant $19.

Not to be behind, our Chinese friends, who are taking a great share in the rose making and rose selling part of the pro- ceedings, are arranging Chinese theatri cale on a big scale extending over nine days and ten nights