1918-11-21 — Page 3

-HONGKONG POULTRY

ASSOCIATION.

INAUGURAL MEETING.

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MEN OF THE NAVY

ENTERTAINED.

DINNER GIVEN BY HONGKONG BUSINESS MEN.

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 1918.

A specting of poultry-breeders was held, |! yesterday evening, in the muais room of LARGE AND ENJOYABLE GATHERING the City Hall to organise a Poultry Association for Hongkong. Mr. H. Wtained over 250 men of H.'s Navy to A number of local business men enter Looker presided and was supported by dinner at the Royal Naval Canteen yes Mr. Leo Louginotto and Mr. G. W. terday evening. Gegg

PRETTY WEDDING IN^^^^

HONGKONG,

THURSFIELD RITCHIE,

ཏི་ ལཱ་ གི་ཏ

WITH

STEAMER COLLIDES

A JUNK. JAPANESE MASTER IN TROUBLE. afternoon, the marriage was solemnised befora Commander C. W. Beckwith, Mr.

At St. John's Cathedral, yesterday

At the Marine. Court, yesterday.

daughter of Mr. and it Archibald Mars, was charged with having, on of Miss Georgina Bbearer Ritchie, only Tarubito Inoue, master of the Sooshu Ritchie, of "Abergeldíe,” the Peak, and

November 16th, given falsa particulars of the late Dr. William Thursfeld, of report a collision with a junk on that, Mr. Reginald Proud Thursfeld, eldest son to the Harbour Master in failing to Bridgeworth, Salop, and Stone's Hope date, in the waters of the Colony. Jamaica.

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The

The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak presided the RM.LI. Band The CHAIRMAN said that his only quali- provided the music, and Wiseman's Café fication for taking the chair that evening was responsible for the catering. After was that he liked a good egg and kept dinner there was an informal concert and

The accused pleaded guilty and ad a few chickens. (Laughter.) One of the most pleasant time was spent by all.

By 2.43 p.m., the hour at which the cerehe had no casualties on the voyage... Bẹ mitted having signed a form stating, that things which they had long suffered from After the loyal toast had been honoured gathering of friends in the Church, testi-

mony commenced, there w

a large in this Colony was eggs that were small the Chairman proposed the toast of "Our fying to the popularity of the bride and

said the form was filled in by the third mate in size, negligible in taste, and dubious Guests." He explained that had bridegroom. The interior of the sacred in freshness. As eggs were one of the there bean more room a larger number edifice was tastefully decorated with lilies.master of a ship was responsible for acts Commander Beckwith said that: thá "principal foods of infants and children of hosts would have been present. As it pot-palms and ferts.

committed op board the ship. If the in this Colony it was very important they thought it more advisable to: shad they should be able to get eggs lessen the number of hosts and increase father, was gowned in white charan apprentice for filling up.

The bride, who was given away by her might say that he had given the form to matter was inquired into, the third mate which for size. Aavour and freshness the number of their guests. would be unapproachable. The chief them to take that entertainment in all with pearls, representing white heather: responsible for what it contained. He object of the Association would be to honesty and sincerity as an indication of From the shoulders depended a train asked why the master did not stop bis! endeavour to find the right breed of the feeling of the people in Hongkong composed of laco and charmeuse. fowls and thea persuade them to live that had the hall been larger, they would wore a tulle veil, over a wreath of orange and lay in the Colony. If they conid do have entertained more (Applause). They blossoms and white herthar, and carried a the steamer, turned her round, and They were perfectly conscious of what the Navy bouquet of chrysantemama and rose looked about for 20 minutes. He saw care and attention, and would have to though those who had had to remain in cock,, who was attired in a costume of would have to exercise a great deal of had done for Great Britain (applause) The bridesmaid was Miss Ené Wood-the junk sailing away, and therefore

certain the Colony from the catset of the war had powdered blue Georgette crepe, with a obtain expert - assistance." amount of experimenting also, would be actually known very litle of what was black tulle

being accomplished. Rightly or wrongly of pink roses. The little Missca Ann and necessary. They must, therefore, be pre-

Her bouquet consisted pared both for hard work and disan. it had seemed wise to those in authority Diana Dodwell, who acted

that they would do a great deal.

He asked satin, trimmed with lase and embroidered master, having signed the form, was

She steamer and render sid.

43 train-

The defendant replied that he stopped

proceeded on his voyage.

stood that the junk sack. The master Commander Beckwith said he under- ought to have reported it to the officer from the Harbour Master's office who

pointment, but he saw no reason why in in Great Britain to exercise a most rigid bearers, were dressed in white silk and boarded his ship in the harbour.

The service, which was conducted by the

...d representative from the Osaka Shosen Kaisha said that the skipper thought the collision occurred in Chinese waters.

censorship, particularly over matters carried baskets of pink flowers. Mr. R. E. people of Hongkong, however, recognised man." which appertained to the Navy. The Sedgwick discharged the duties of best that the Navy had preserved the shores. of England from invasion by the enemy Rev. H. C. Copley Moyle, was tally! (Applause). They had heard a great deal in the early days of the war about "Der

choral. The hymns, "Come, Gracious Tag," and in Hongkong they knew some-

Spirit, Heavenly Dove," and "0 Perfect thing of what "Der Tag" meant, but Love were aung, and the Paalm God they were confident that if Der Tag Be Merciful Unto Us" rame Great Britain's Navy would gives the newly-married couple left the was chanted.

There had been only one battle in which sohn's "Wedding March" was played by asked for. (Applause) vostry, after singing the register, Mendels- Germany had challenged the Navy, and Mr. Denman Faller, the organist. he felt confident that when the fall his more tory of that combat was written it would held by the bride's parents at the Hong arrangements were being made to settle

the end they should not meet with sucEÇAS. There were a number of people in the Colony who for the last three or four years bad kept fowls of well-known breeds, and had obtained good results from them. He himself had imported a few leghorns from Canada, and they were laying well. Mr. Longinotto's sag- gestion was that the Association should a regular membership with a nominal subscription, and be presumed that the object of the Association would be to encourage poultry keeping with a "view to the selection of one or

have

breeds most suitable to Hongkong. They would form a Committee to draft the rules of the Association, arrange the membership, and make arrangements for a poultry show.

The following Committee was then elected:-Commander Beckwith, Mrs. R M. Dyer, Mr. L. Longinotto, Mr J. C.

all that was

turn out to be a triumphant victory for the British. (Applause). The enemy fled to port and had never since put to sea, except under the revolutionary flag. He did not mind telling them that he had

lost a good deal of money by wagering

that the German Navy would, before end- rendering, challenge, the British Navy A

After the ceremony a reception was

kong Hotel, where the presents were exhibited.

best man

replied.

matter where the collision occurred. The Commander Beckwith said it did not master' was expected to report everything that had occurred during the voyage, ported to the agents. Whether in British waters or not. He asked whether the matter had been re- The defendant replied in the affirma tive:

Commander Beckwith asked whether loss sustained by the junk-master anything had been done to make good the the case

The agents' representative said that

Wong, Mr. E. V. M. R. de Souza, and voice: We thought so too). He wished it proposed by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoakent co-operation of masters he must take

Mr. J. F. MacCarthy, with Mr. G. W. Gegg as Hon. Secretary.

r, BestTit proposed that the Govern ment be invited to take an interest in

said that this was his first collision

The defendant, in reply to a question, Commander Beckwith said he was pre-

Government proposed the health of the to report every occurrence during a bride and bridegroom to which the bride voyage, not those in British waters only. E the Officer Administering the must understand that it was their duty Commander Bookwith said that masters

groot responded. the toasts of the bridesmaids and the the form Everything should be report The Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell proposed acquainted with everything that was in The defendant should have made himsel The toast of Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie, was Harbour Master) did not get the intellig ted to the Harbour Office. If he (the Navy would then have been settled for a honeymoon at Fanling amidst a hoyer had, because the question of the German Mr. and Mrs Thursfeld left for their operation.

and responded to by Mr. Ritchie. great many years to come. (Applause) of rice and confetti. Mrs. Thunfeld's

such means as would ensure such co rendered, they would have had the Butethyst silk poplin, embroidered with pared to discharge the case with a Instead of having the Germau ships sur-going-away dress was composed of pale destroyed (Applause). However, be that beads of the same skade. as it might, there was no longer any Crer tricorne hat of black panne with white the fast that the damage done to the junk their own fault and the fault. of the man feet (applaase), and it would be

She wore & caution to the master in consideration of Addies, if, for a great many years to come and reception were:-E.E the Officer had been valued at 83,900 and the cargo

osprey trimmings. there was again, even the question of Administering the Government, the Hoc of salt fish it carried at 85650, 15

Amongst those prevent at the Church and the gear was made good. The funk phantom German feet. (Applause). But Mr. P. H. they had not met to discuss the war. Mrs.

The agent's representative observed NJ. Stabb, the Hon. Mr. portion of the greatest fleet the world had P.

H. Dodwell and Mrs Dodwell, Mr. owner must be satisfoda

Commander Beckwith said the junk- P. J. Wodehouse, know, that had combined to defend the Cable, Mrs.

If not, be The membership fee was fixed at $5 per principle of

Right against Might. Mr. G. H: Woodcock, MIR. Grimble and tained would be met.

Surgeon would re-open the case. annum, and 17 members joined the Asso-many, many years to live down the Mrs. A. B. Lowe, Mrs. Thornton, MN.

(Applause).

E. Ralphs, Mrz It would take Germany the Misses Grimble, Mrs. F. B. L. Eovies

Le The defendant was discharged on the ciation. It is intended to hold a poultry reputation which she had earned by her Ormiston and Miss A. Ormiston,..Major report of the incident made to the Police.

the Association. “

Mr. H. B. L. DownIGGIN seconded this and the motion was carried unanimously. The CHAIRMAN announced that Mr.

January 4th to attend the Poultry Show honour the men of the Navy a small tris, And Miss Garner, Mink that the matter would be settled,............ Longinotto was proceeding to Canton on They had arranged that gathering to G Holyoak, and. Mrs. Holyoak,

there, and would be glad to take ady ever known (Applause), or would ever General and Mrs. Drespo understanding that all the damage sux-

Hongkong exhibits free of charge.

show at the City Hall on January 17th.

THE HOUSING QUESTION. DEMAND FOR A COMMISSION REFERRED TO H.E. THE GOVERNOR.

Hongkong.

Commander. Beckwith drew the atten tion of the Presa representatives to the

The report was follows:-

practices on sea and land. They were precand Mrs. Macdonald, Mr. and tices to remorseless, and carried out in H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Mrs. R. M. Dyer defiance of every known military or naval Mr. and Mrs. H. King, Capt principle, that the German nation as a Mra W. E. Clark, Mr. Percy Smith, M. licensed fishing junk No. 576 ELW.. whole would have to pay the inevitable and Mrs. C. Beswick, Mr. and Mr. J. Hon the 16th fast, that at about 4 a.

Mok Choi Shing, master of the cost. (Applause). There were times Wallace, Miss Lander, Mr. AH. Barlow, on the same date, while on his way from no words could give full expression M. Denison and Miss Denison, Miss Ping On to Aberdeen and when off To 1338 piculs capacity, reported at 6 pm. present was such a moment. When the Mrs. D. K. Blair, and Mr. H.. E. Gold Ling in Chinese waters, his junk was

The Wilkinson, Mr. W. J.Tutcher, Mr. and toast of the Navy was proposed, whether smith."

wber

to all that the occasion demanded.

The following correspondence has pass-being like himself, or by the silver-ton- in Hongkong or in London, by a humble

run into by a two'masted one-funelled ed between the Colonial Secretary and the ad orator, the Prime Minister of Eng-

steamer of about 2.000 tons (nationality Constitutional Reform Association, rela-subject. With the toast of ** The

fand, justice could not be done to the For they are jolly good fellows."

or owners unknown), which was going in tive to the resolution, passed at the recent included every fishing boat, which had during the time he had been in Hong any assistance. He then burned signals All the men then stood up and sing to the steamer for assistance and the direction of Hongkong. He shouted public meeting at the City Hall, asking put to sea to search for mites or the Kong-he had paid three visits to the of distress (Chinese), and another junk

he coupled the "Auxiliary Navy whic

The Rev. FB Hastings said that minutes, no attempt was made to render for the appointment of a Commission to submarines, and be associated with the place, and hoped to come back again he (No.-974 H.A), came on the scene lust although the ship stopped for about 20 inquire into the Housing Problem:-

toast the name of Chief Petty Officer had always liked it. This liking was in time to save everybody on board (25 To the Hon. Mr. A. GM. Fletcher,

Smith and the Rev. F. G.. B. Hastings due a doubt to the many kindass persons in all) before the damaged junk (Loud applause.} Colonial Secretary,

The toast was drank with musical Treasurer of the Services, Entertainment At the time of the collison it was dark,

shown, not only in time of war as bank at 5 am. honours, all

present singing "Rule Fund he knew what the people of Hong Britannia." Hongkong, 8th November, 1918.

Potty (Oficer Smith, in responding, would never realise how much the burning on the port side right astern 518-By order of my Committee, I said he was prouder to day to be a mem

kong had done for them The people on deck and there was a bright light The steersman and two other fokis werd have the honour to forward to you the bad first joined. Before the war they Navy, of which he was proud to be was cut clean away, with the result that

Weber of the British Navy than when he following Resolution, passed unanimously had some pleasure cruises from port to member, who were here, had all taken the junk enak as already stated. The entertainments bad helped the men to The junk was struck, on the starboard pass an enjoyable time. The men of the side near the stern, and a portion of it at a crowded meeting last night, held port and were entertained. It was then their share in the patrol work in the junk at the time of the collison Wag under the auspices of our Association ply a case of showing the fag, but North Sea and elsewhere. They had sailing, in a N.W, direction before a stiff with the request that you will sub to day they not only showed the flag done their bit and he wished to say that breeze. The total loss is estimated at sume to E.E. the Oficer Administering hosts that evening were the organisers of their bit, (Applause.) There were and gear, $5,200; 80 piculs of salt fish; but the gun as well. (Applause) Their the Hongkong residents and also done. 85,780 made up as follows: Fishing junk That the Government be asked to the Services Entertainment Fund, and he number of residents in the Colony, sho appoint i Commission to enquire into wished to thank them, on behalf of the had all along tried to go to the Front, fize outinga to Macao and other places only the men at the front who helped to Navy, for arranging for the sailors the but were unable to do so. It was not which had been so thoroughly enjoyed make the Empire, but also the men who (Applause) He also wished to thank their host For their

stuck to business and kept trade gorg efforts to obtain for

anticing them .the

(Applause) concession

as regards the dollar, A voice That's a fact). He wish ack (Loud applause.) They all know what that fact to be known, thorough con Constitutional Reform Association get

the dollar meant to them, as they did not there were a certain dumber of people HM. Dyer ....... of Hongkang,

many. (Laughter.) officers had done what they could but could advice on how to set things goin K. Grieg ...

Their own Colonial Becretary's Office, they could not get any antisfaction The They had had an excellent repast. In A. G. Gordon

whom he could best describe as provin cial and ignorant, who thought the D. Ju D Hongkong,,

eoncession they had received was a small 18th November, 1918. BIE-1 am directed to acknowledge further concession later on.

one but acceptable, and they hoped to get to "Fanny Adams." (A voice; Cold beel) "A Monthly Bubaeri- your letter of 8th November, and to in planse:) He returned thunks once again delicious things. A reptat like the one M. 8...

the Grand Fleet they were decustomed form you that the resolution quoted and said that when they reached Home, (Ap

H. W. Looker therein will be laid before His Excellency they would always remember what had

(Laughter.) spuds, salt beof, and other ber the Governor or bis return to the Colony been done for them in Hongkong. (Ap of pre-war days, in their homes(Áp “A. I ➡Lam, air, your: obedient servant,

they, bad juat änished recalled memoria. Stoneman (8gd.) AQM. FLETCHER, plause,)

plause.)

the Governor:-

the Housing Problem and transit que tions in connection with the same.

I have the honour to be, sir, your abedient servant,

(Sgd.) H. B. L. DOWEGGIN, (Hon. Secretary.)

To H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Esq.,

Hon Secretary;

(Colonial Secretary.)

(Continued at foot of next column.)

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