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"OUR DAY" 1918.

"GIVE TILL IT HURTS)

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The residents of the Colony will need no reminder that to-day is Our Day". for the date has been well in the public) mind during the last month, thanks to the efforts of an energetic Publicity Com- mitte. It is hoped that the collections at to-day's functions will help towards making the 1913 collection on behalf of the British Red Cross Fund a record one. To-day's programme is a very full one There will be a sale of roses in the streets

THE HONGKUNG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 1918.

King's, York, and St. "George's Build-

Mrs.

ings-Mrs. Evan-Jones, assisted by Hollingsworth, the Misses Lecable, Joyer and Dorothy Holyosk Queen's Building--Mra Mansfield, 'as-

sisted by the Misses Dorothy Leader, Marjorie Denisor, Dodo Ritchie,

Wilkinson and Esma Woodcock.

Hongkong Hotel and Podder Street

AMERICAN RED CROSS. SOCIETY,

|FIRST ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

HONGKONG CHAPTER -

The first annual meeting of the Hong kong, Chapter of the American Red Cross Society was held yesterday evening at the Hongkong Hotel Mr. Ch. E..Anderson,

HONGKONG MAGISTRĄCY

A BOY WITH A DAGGER

A Chinese boy pleaded guilty to being in unlawful possession of a dagger.” ⠀ - Mr. Wood, in sentencing defendant to

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month's hard labour and to receive GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING DEPT.”

eight strokes with the birch, characterised the offence as a very serious crime. The

east-Mrs. Grimble and the Misses Consul-General for the United States. boy was carrying the weapon to enable

Grimble C.8.0 and P.W.D.Mrs, Bowley, assist

ed by Mesdames Parker-Rees and Petley.

presided and was supported by Mr. S. E. Hodge, Hon. Secretary.

of Hongkong and Kowloon, as well as Alexandra Buildings and 'Messra, Lane, the bye-laws were adopted, the election of unstamped letters into the Colony.

Then

in the harbour, this morning. there will be a special sale of roses by

auction at the. Hongkong Cricket Club at!

Crawford. Mr. Hodgson, assisted by Mesdames Partington and Mur

.ray

some men to attack another man.

AN UNAUTHORISED POSTMAN. A Chinese was charged with bringing.

Defendant stated that as there was no post office in the country, except ose at Kongmoon, he thought, to save time, that it would be letter to bring the letters

Mr. Wolle, fined defendant $90.

VICTIMISED BY HER MOTHER:

The CHAIRMAN remarked that there were only two items of business to be transacted -the adoption of the bye-laws, and, if

an Executive Committee. He reminded those present that the Chapter was formed last &pring, on a temporary basis, with the 12 noon sharp, the genial Mr. H. P.Naval Yard and Naval Hospital understanding that as the details of White having kindly consented to act as Afra Guener; assisted by Mesdames organisation were sent them from Wash-himself. auctioneer.

Dreaper, Myburgh, Heard, Philips,ington they would be disposed of in Rodany Searlo, and the Misses Gladys Brook, Joyce Heard. Iris Philips, Dorothy Pile. Florence Rodney, Peggy Searle and Mabel Wright."

All Hongkong is expected at the Gyinkhana, which is to commence, at 9 p.m. Special pains have been taken to ensure that the little folk shall enjoy

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themselves, and a number of side shows The Harbour-Miss Gurner, assisted by have been arranged, including the Joy

the Misses Ventris, Robertson and the Masters Long. Wheel, the Our Day" Bisley, the Chute, the Hindenburg Line, the Pill Garden Road and east side of Cricket Club-Mrs. King, assisted by Mes

"Charlie Chaplin " will be in attendants to give tips" for the races, while the Befreshment stall-50 cents per head-is! hound to be well patronised during the afternoon.

regular course. This information from Washington had been delayed, but in the meantime the organisation had gone ahead with its work, and he was sure that all who were conversant with what had been

done, and with what was now in hand, were fully satisfied that the organiss tion was already a success

The only

was going to be in the last mail from

Chinese woman was charged with selling imitation" jadestone ornaments without a licence.

Defendant, with tears coursing down her checks, told Mr. Wolfe, that she gave the money for a licence to her mother,

MrWolle fined defendant $9.

CA CHARITABLE ACT.

Box, and the Duck Pond. A pecudo dames MacFarlane and Mackichan question was as to how great that success who, however, purchased one in her own

Star Ferry. The Misses Goodall, assisted Home they had received a copy of the game and not in defendant's name.

by Mrs. Solomon. Blake Pier-Miss. Ellis, assisted by Miss bye-laws suggested by the national

Elias.

organisation of the Red Cross, as the out- Queen's Gardens.— May Road and

Mesdames Kennett and Webb, assistine for each local organisation. It was. ed by the Misses Dera Cameron and suggested that these bye-laws be adopted, -Soeters, and Master Tony Webb. with such modification as was demanded by local conditions The Executive Com mittee which had had charge of the work so far had considered the bye-laws in detail and now offered to the meeting draft, altered so 1s to suit local condi tons, for approval...

Special interest is being evinced in the "Our Day" Derby, in which the ten ponies specially imported for the event are on the entry-list. The less said about the form of the ponies the better,

for the consensus of opinion is that each of at least six candidates has is good a chance as the other of winning the

event.

The result of the Hongkong Gymkhana Club non-selling sweep for the "Chir Day" Derby to be run this afternoon is

follows:

Cicero........

Rockand

Bead Of....**

Dustmag

4:

1167. G. E. May. 1243. McGregor. 1635 Leith Mackay, F

H. Thomas, J. Macdonald and D. M. Ross, 1673 P. W. Goldring."

Robert the Devil. 2311 C. H. Gale.

Attaboy

Wat Bond

Rustomjee

Boris (late Ferdy)

Diceber

1650 L J. Bateniao. 2323-F. G. Becko. 1337 W. J. Owens. 2162 Rufus & Co.-

(A. C. Leith.)

915. E, L. Howie and

RE. Sedgwick One thousand six hundred and eighty chances were sold at $5 each. This allows of 82,100 being set apart for the Bed Cross Fund. The drawer of the winner will get $4.410, the second $1,980 and the third $830,

The entertainment at the Botanical Gardens commences at 8 p.m., though the gates will be open half-an-hour carlier. The exact nature of the programme is being kept a secret, but it has been bruited about that there is a surprise in store. Included in the programme is an entertainment by a troupe of Chinese conjurors, who have come to the Colony with a great reputation. There will also be a display of Japanese fireworks, with' soma - very.......attractive set picoes. The Portuguese Stall will be a special feature. There will be a raffle of a Dodge motor-car, besides raffles for a large number of other prizes, with tickets at 2 and.cts.20.each. in the out of a detailed programme of the day's activities, will be on sale on the streets, by a number of Boy Scouts. There is certain to bo a big sale of this booklet, which has the additional recom- mendation of being a very useful record of the big programme. which is being carried out to-day...

attractive souvenir of “ Our Day

The following a complete list of the rose-sellers this morning: Hongkong Club to Mesars. Butterfeld &

Swires. Mr. Ross Thomson, assist ed by. Mendamus Adams, - Montagu

Harston, Taylor and the Misses Mac

Gregor

Glenealy and Caine Road. Mrs. Botelho, Lasiated by the Misses Aurea Xavier, E Xavier, Dorothy Morris, Maria de. Bouss, Cecilia Alves: Elfrida Osmund, Julia Soares, Marie Bousa and Leonore Collaco,

the Chaiman put them to the meeting and Mr. Hodge read the bye-laws after which they were unanimously approved.

A Chinese, described as an idiot, was charged with being a vagrant.

Inspector Angus stated that defendant. was a silly person and gave a lot of trouble when arrested. One ring and a

him he created big disturbance, imagin five-dollar note were found in his posses sion, and when they were taken from

ing that the Inspector wished to deprive him of all he possessed.

he had committed no crime and wanted 'Defendant informed the Magistrate that

the return of his money.

Mr. Wolfe replied that they were not ding to take away the 25 from defend- ant, but would give him, an extra $5 out of the poor box to enable him to pur-

ticket back to his country.

Chase

"

The Feat. Mrs. Main, assisted by the Misses Angel Ormiston, Lucy. Bitter, Edith Birac, Masters Ronald Arm-

The CHAIRMAN said that the financial strong, Gordon Burnett, Henzy condition of the Chapter was very batis Butterfield, David Ellis, Alfred Lam; factory, considering the amount of money West Point, including the Government 8403ly as balance of which $112.50 was mert, Alce Pearce and O. Ritter. received and spent. They had in the Bank Civil Hospital.-Mrs. Middleton aue to Washington. But they also had Smith assisted by the Misses Bagley unpaid balls amounting to $750 and and Ellison Cutta

delinquent contributions

amounting to Italian Convent. The Rev. Mother Bu. Altogether $8,101.33 had been raised Superior, assisted by the Miases of which 86,746.67 had been put into work Ballarmine Guttierez, Bettie Ozorio, and dispatched where such was required Carmen de Rosa, Cissy Alves, Irene the whole, the Hongkong Chapter had Passmore, Jessie Walker, Cissie reason to be proud of what had been done Xavier, Lizzie Thomas, Margaret and the record would give them every Keat, Rosie Gubbay, Sarah Lims and encouragement to start the winter's work Telma Rutionjee.

in the thorough conviction that it was French Convent. Sister Beatrice, assist going to be a success. So far, the raising ed by the Misses M. Ramsay, G. of money had never been taken seriously.

but there was Brock, D. Windebank, Hamilton, that in the future there for the hope A Chinese was charged with causing an S. Ferguson, Vivienne Young, Ruby

they would be able to obstruction opposite Messrs. G. much as Young, Rosebud Young and Dolly

Wanted MP Haynes.

arranged Taggart had verkind Humphreys & Co's buildings.

Hallowe'en dance and he hoped was in the habit of putting dawn his trag

Inspector Kent efhted that defendant | Quarry Bay-Mrs Grimshaw assisted that the members of the Chapter would

by Mesdames, W. T. Hill, R. Duncan, do their best to make the danco a success of fruits opposite the building, and, after R. H. Cousins, and the Misses W so that the funds of the Chapter, old crowd had assembled, joining them in McNeill, Betty Ferguson, Nan Fer- benefit materially. Mr. and Mrs. Taggart Sambling The defendant had been warn guson, Beatrice Hardwick, Cissie had promised to bear all the expenses ed on several cecasions by Mr. Best, an Polley, Freda Cousins, Maggie Russell, themselves. The Chairman emphasised employé, of the arm, who is a Polien Jean Prowse. Cianie Prowse, Mamie that the accounts were incomplete as the Beservist. Wallace, Ina Morrison, Masters fiscal year ended in July. Keith Boulton Willie Polley, Mr. H. Mohler announced. Kowloon Docks Miss Graham, assisted Directors, and the Forged that the

just sa

of

QUGHT TO BE WARNED BY

REGULAR POLICE" N

Mr. Wood Has the defendant been warned by the regular. policet...

Inspector Kent: I do not think so

by Mesdames G. Duncan and Forsyth, the Chinese YMCA bad instructed him Mr. Wood. I think be, ought to have Misses Kinross, Ramsay, G. Ramsay,o invite the Bliss, E. Bliss, Spradbery, I. Sprad- Chica

im & Chapter to been first warned by the regular police;

the Hongkong it is not fair. I will discharge defend- when the building ant

ALLEGED UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF OPIUM.

A Chinese was charged with being in unlawful possession of 60 taels of opium,

bery, A. Smith, Winnie Henderson, would be set apart for their especial usa. Graham and Mand Graham, and He hoped that, when the day was fixed, Masters W. Forsyth, H. Duncan, G.. the members of Hedley and J. Logun.

Chapter would attend in large sure

They could tise the Kowloon-Medaines, W. Harris-Gill and swimming bath and indoor baseball bats

Stark, assisted by the Mises Neave would be provided (Laughter.) F. Neave, F. Murphy, E. Knight, M. Scott, B. Tarrant, Susan Weill, Pearl resulted ad follows:-Mrs. CEL Ogilvie W. Robinson, F. Coburn, N., Mr. Sarah Crossler, Mrs. Hig Thorburn, G. Sacaders, 8. Judan Taggart Mrs. W. E Dunbar, Messrs Mr. P. W..Goldring, who appeared for and M. White.

OH Ritter, GE Anderson, D. H. the defendant, applied for a remand, Cameron, 8. E. Hodge, DM. Biggar, which was granted by Mr. Wolle till Cosmopolitan Docks-Mrs. Nicholls, Belilios Girls School-Miss Clarke, staff M; B. Yung, L. Hope and Miller Jo

Saturday, bail being fixed at $5,000. and pupils

The election of the Executive Rood at $500, on board the 5. Hoi

Mr. BITTEE proposed, and the meeting approved a vote of thanks to Mr. and (a:) Bowen Road and R. A. Mess-Mrs. Taggart for having arranged & Hallowe'en Dance, in aid of the funds

Military Posts:

.Litt.

(b.) Mt.

The

Li Chuen was charged with being in possession of 7 lbs of opium without

“permits.

Defendant was a passenger on board

of the tire tee meets at the the Kuo Song, which arrived from

Austin Barracks.-Mosdames Richardson, Nevill and Robertson American Consulate at noon to-day. Sand Mise Cooper.. (c.) Wellington Barracks, Soldiers Club ** and Ordnance Officer-The Misses Haynes, Nora Howell and a Boy Scout..

(d.) Victoria Barracks and Headquar

teri.Mra Milner Jones, the Misses Leah Lintott, Violet, May and Eileen Howell

(e.) Kowloon-Mrs. Reynolds, the Miss

CANTON NEWS.

[BY COURTKAY OF THE • CHUNG NGOI

CANTON, October 23rd. BYBJEK IN FATEHAMAVU ANN

A message from Fatahan states that the

Caleatts, and the opium was found con- cealed -în his luggage, vel tag by both

Mr. Wolle remanded the case for s week; bail being fixed at $600.

BELLING ADULTERATED MILK.

A Chinese was charged with selling adulterated milk

the he noticed the defendant carrying Inspector Taylor stated that on Bept

Lay Courts and Prince's Buildings ON, and C.-Reynolds and Misa Betty native junks went on strike në a protest two baskets; reontaining several bottles.

Davidson

Mrs. Wakeman, nasisted by Mrs. | (1) Stonecutters-Mrs. Hudson,

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Crimie Allison.de: Queen's College. Mr. Tanner, staff and

pupila Saiyingpun School-Mr. Morris, staff

and pupils. Dokkan Ba Victoria British School-Mrs. Forster,

Moore and the Mimes V. and H. (g) Lyeemun.-The Misses Hastings, and

Robertson.e", bf kan Butterfeld. Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-Mrs.(b.) Devil's Peak Mrs. Taism and two

McKenny, assisted by Mrs. Redmond Boy Scouts." and the Misses M. and D. Rodger, (i) Belchers, Mount Davis, Jubilee Ice House Street and Des Voeux Road- Lower Guard and PinewoodMiss

Mrs. Singer, assisted by Mesdames G. Mooser and Bonet, the Misses D. Eilkins, E. Johnston, Margaret Cameron and Bengir Mooser! Queen's Road from Battery Path to

Flower Street-Mrs. Henderson Smith and Miss Gracie Main. Chartered Bank Mrs, Mathieson. Mercantile Bank Mr. Siniat Modes Queen's Bond from Ice House Street to Fodder Street Miss Boppie Weill assisted by the. Misses: . Curry; E Cooper and M. Kinross, Flower Street Meadaines Reynolds and Glassman, assisted by the pupils of the Victoria British Schoot Des Voeux Boad from Messrs Gilman to Alexandra CafeMrs. Bird, assisted by Mesdames N. 3.-Brown, A. R. Lowe and E. C. Clarke Pedder Street West to P&C. Dice

Mrs. Sutherland, amitted by the Missen, Gordon.”“¿

assisted by the Mines Cooper, C. and B. Shaw, Betty Baker, Doris Ander "son, Rose Tollan, Mury Lee, Chrissia Angus, Nellis Purden, Eva Woolley, E: Moses, K. Books, Cissie East; vy Musso, and Annie Tollan. Garrison School The Headmaster and

pupils. Yaumati School-Mr. Crook, staff and as pupile.

Ellis Kadoorie School-Mr. B. James,

staff and pupils. Wanchai and Indian Schools. Mr. H. J.

Birbeck, staff and pupils, Bt. Mary's School, Kowloon The Sister in charge, assisted by the Misses Elsa Alves, Gladys MeNeider, Lizzie Oliviers: Marin Emilia Alves, Mar: Government Buildings. Mr Waljorie Stewart: Marjorie White late, assisted by Mesdames E. Hy Molly d'Almada, Olive Gerrard ward Bohert Hall W. Dunbar and

Stalls Silva Violet Capell, Violet Sutcliff and F. Olivierk

C.P.B. Officer, Hotel Mansions, an

and Miss Davidson,

against the heavy taxes. The merchants, af milk Witness bought one of these for loss. It is feared that the strike will as a result, have suffered considerable en conta and then took defendant to the spread.

KING CHOW REPORT,

The leaders who were sent to attack King, Chow have reported that they have occupied the Lam Ko city and harbour of King Chow, after several day's fight 1ing:

CIVIL WAR IN CHINA,, AMERICAN ADVISE ELS SUGGESTIONS FOR PEACE

Central Banitary Department Office, where, after shaking the bottle, witness distributed the mill into three bottles, He gave defendant one sample, kept for one for the Sanitary Board, and sent the third sample to the Government Analyst, for analysis. The Analyst's certificate showed that the milk was defi cient in 'fats and that water had been sdded to it.

Defendant, who had nothing to say, was fined $30 by Mr. J. R. Wood

Beveral other prosecutions, for similar offences resulted in the infliction of fines ranging from 320 to 30. In one in- stance, however, a fine of $50 was im. posed

BHANGHAI, October and The American Adriace, WW Willoughby, proposes the following mea surts to settle the situation, America taying her best to help in carrying them TYPHOON WARNINGS bus first, both Parliaments wil ond and equal number of members to Bhanghai, The for a joint conference to form a constitue received by the American Consulate owing telegrams: have been Sion after which both arkisidents will cosal Hongkong, Hom the Manila be dissolved, and a new Parliament Will Ubservatory: be elected according to the new constitu Lion; second, the Bouth will elect the Tice-President, third, the doction of both the President and the. Vice President will be submitted to the Shanghai, conference for confirmation fourth, both the Northern and the Southern Troops wit feturn to their original places Canton

Timer.

Met 2, October 22nd, 8 p.m. Cyclone or typhoon, crossing northern Luton, moving W or WAN WA October 23rd. 2 p.m. Typhoon in about 110deg Long H. and leg at Nuclining northward. (Other Local News will be found on Page 6)

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