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CORRESPONDENCE.

POLICE RESERVES AND THE PEACE CELEBRATIONS AT

HOME,

THE EDITOR OF THE HONDEONG

DALLY PREBE."}

If there is nay truth in the SUG rumour that a contingent of the locul Defence Corps is likely to be sent Home, as in the case of the Diamond Jubilee and King Edward's Coronation, to take part in the Peace Folebrations, I think the Police Reserve has an equally strong By undertaking claim to be included. part of the responsibility for maintain ing low and order in the Colony ther have done good work and enabled more than sixty members of the Regular Force to gu to the Front, and, in the event of

at any threat from outside, they

would prob. least the British section ably have been called upon with the Military Forces. fully,

or

to co operate Yours faith.

MAC.

Hongkong, April, 3rd, 1810

WAR MEMORIAL.

ITO TRA EDITOR OF THE BONGKONG DAILY PRESS.''?

in reading 81. -I am surprised. through the various suggestions for a Hattable War Memorial, that no one has suggested that the present monuments erected to the brave dend might receive

some slight attention

any

THE HOUSING PROBLEM.

TUS DITOR OF THE "HONGKONG

DALLY PRESS. "']

Bin To

retura bet more

THE HÙNGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, APRIL ÄTMH, 1910.

to

the

bousing problem, even at the risk of boring you and your readers, it appear To me that if anything is to be done reasonably quickly the people who want the houses should themselves move in the matter

God help those who help themselves, and, leaving Divine assistance out of the question for the moment. there are only two other source from which aty our being the aid can be looked for Government, and the other local capita- lists.

Berl

2nd

HONGKONG POULTRY

ASSOCIATION.

AN INTERESTING CONVERSATION.

A meeting of the Hongkong Poultry Association was held, yesterday evening, at the offices of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes Master. Commander C. W. Beckwith presided, and the others present were Messra, H. B. L. Dowbiggin, E. M. V. R. de Souso, F. Fisher, F. J. Macarthy, F. H. Dillon, J. C. Wong and B. L. Frost (Hon. Secretary), the reporter of the Daily Press helping to form quorum.

ALLES PASSED,

ກ

ENGINEER COMPANY'S

DINNER.

TRIBUTE TO CAPTS, RUSSELL AND JAMES.

Captains Russoll and James were en- tortained at dinner, on Wednesday even- ing, at the Hongkong Hotel by the Off- cers and N.C.O's. of the Engineer Com- pany of the local Delonos Corps. Capt. Russell, who has been in command of the Company during the whole period of its arduous duties on the Defence Electric Lights from August, 1914, to the Armis- tico, leaves for Home next Tuesday on leave. Captain Jamos, who was on the The rules governing the Association, Triumph when she was torpedoed in the Dardanelics, was attached to the Engine- which had been drawn up by

his connection with the Company. Committee, appointed by the originaler Company in 1915 and has just severed After the tomat of "The King" and been honoured on the proposal of eling at the City Fall some time ago,

C.Q.M.8. FitzGibbon, ations. The yearly subsbcription-fee has were passed with one or two minor alter

been fixed at 25, and there will be no Life members will be entrance-fee. elected on payment of not less than $20. Mr. H. B. L. DOWBLOGIN was elected a

Bub.

The Government. with the best of in- testions, must move very slowly, as every single step is the subject of a more or passed to have to be less lengthy minute or quinutes, which round all the submitted and you Departments, and thers, finally, when the papera are finished with here, they have knows Home, and goodness to go what may happen to them there.

Those local capitalisty who are likely to take an interest in development are member of the Committoe, in place of the early days of the war with a amalt!

airende au interested in one of the exist ing land companies, that I don't suppose these gentlemen want to spoil their own market by building cheap houses.

and shortly M scheme, put very crudeis, is this:-

Let the people who want the houses form a Company amongst themselves, the capital to be determined by the number of houses wanted. Assume the number of houses wanted was one hundred, then the capital might be 300,000.

Mr. Longinotto, resigned. Mr. Fisher was appointed Hon. Treasurer.

TAS FORTHCOMING SHOW.

Mr. Downteers having mentioned that if there was any more rain the Gymkhana would be postponed till April 19th, the meeting expressed itself in favour of the proposal that the Poultry Show fixed for that date should be postponed until It was decided to offer a April 28th. challenge cup for competition among members at the forthcoming show,

THE MENACH OF BRAHMIN KITES.

Lieut. Hall proposed the toust of "Our Guests," Captains Russell and James. He referred to the difficult task with which Captain Russell was faced in

Company, to which was entrusted a largo share of the nightly manning of the do Captain fence lights of the Colony. Russell had, however, overcome all diffè- culties and when the lights were closed down he had under his command a large well-trained unit some 200 strong.

Capt. Russell, in reply, thanked the Olli. Ders and N.C.O's. for their loyal and ready co-operation during the past four years. There had been many difficulties at times to be overcome, but he had always boun able to rely on the N.C.O's. for efficient D.E.L. work and for sealous assistance in bringing into shape tha new elementa continually being absorbed into the Com During an interesting discussion, Mr.pany. He desired specially to mention done by C.8.M. Dillon inquired if the Association could the exellent work

Kynoch and Sargt. Barrington. not ask the Government to do something hoped that during his absence the Coin- duties Ps in regard to the menace which poultrypany would carry out its

thoroughly and loyally under Lient. Hali breeders suffered from the Brahmin kites, as they had under him. which infested the island and the neigh bouring peninsula. He himself had had

Ke

Build by roomed, or four rooted bungalows at Shatin, at the top of the crock, not far from the railway station, and give each bungalow half an acre of Government Of course, the I expect there are many in and around ground.

would have to be approached as to the

the

Colony, but one in particular, price of the land. The Company could of three situated near Wanchai Market, is a dianut pay the ridiculous prica

conts a fout, which is, I believs, at pre- grace to the Colony, and the usos it is sent asked for undeveloped mountain- put to now by the local coolies of the side,

Building should be cheap there, and Shatin is district Is sufficient to prevent

the land easy to reclaim. European from venturing within about col. healthy, and not too far out. The of this particular Government could improve the train twenty feet or so

or service (it would pay them over and over пров Monuments to brave famous men should be beauty spots; this again), and this could, if necessary, be many of his chickens taken by these all that Captain Russell had said as to! augmented by a motor bus service, kites, which sat among the branches of

Any further money required could be

liked. Many of his Leghorns had beat trees and swooped down just as they No person would be eligible to own a bo allocated to provide a light artistic muse unless he held a certain number of stolen by kites, and it was the same thing capable of performing any work in con- |

shares in the Company, and the locality in all the surrounding villiggen. should be made a European Reservation. Commander Beckwith said that Green Tennis courts and boating and bathing Island swarmed with them he was quite

community.

mell

particular one is anything but this

I suggest that a small portion of the borrowed (perhaps from the Government

funds available for our War Memorial

and any other rail round this one monuments in the Colony, with a few

at a low rate of interest) en mortgage.

|

Captain James explained the circum the Company. He was able to endoren stances necessitating his retirement from

the splendid work performed by the NO.Ue of the Engineer Co. during the Thanks in no small measure to their seal and energy, the Company was to-day a thoroughly eficient D.E.L. unit, nection with the Colony's defence lights. He would like to add Sergt. Everest's Akme with those specially mentioned. During the war the Enginear Company time to drill. Ee

well-chosen shrubs or bushes, not dense facilities could easily be provided for the sure it was their breeding place. He had been very hard worked and had not: enough to prevent the inscriptions on the The bungalows should be cheaply himself had been robbed of chickens to been able to devote any would now take monuments being read, placed inside or built, cool, and not elaborate, mad akitea, and many people on the Peak bad up their drills as keenly as they had

scheme evolved whereby sharabolders The difficulty which should buy the house, they live in by had a similar experiones. Most people

instalments.

around the same.

to convince the local police have, the coolies that the steps around the fountain opposite the Theatre are not beda or leaning poeta, might also be borac in mind, as situated in the heart of the ground should not exceed $5,000 per

I should think, though I speak with an entire absence of technical knowledge, that the whole cost of building the bungalows and levelling the adjoining

bad their fowl-runs protected by nots,

Mr. Dillon remarked that Leghorns did not thrive very well under such circuin Besides, there was the question stances.

Commander BECKWITH Bald that the of cost.

hoped, however, that they

war, so that the Engineer Company might performed their D.E.L. duties during the able to say that not only were they the most useful unit of the Corps but also second to none on the parade-ground. Sergt. Barrington then spoke on behalf

the N.CO's of the Company. An enjoyable musical programme was Among those who kindly contributed were:-- Mesara. Geo. Grimble, Brown, Hall. Wood, Day, Hamer, Fitz-Gibbon, Fleur- ing, and Mackay.

of

eity. this particular ornament does not louse, if put out lo tender, and done Brabmin kites were splendid scavengers, rundered during the evening.

al present add to Hongkong's beauty when it in covered with the usual habitus of this favourite spot.

I think, air, a few additions to our existing monuments by one of our local architects would be money well spent) and might convine: thy native popula tion that we really do honour the ne the the particular persons of mory

for--- erected are monuments varivus Yours sincerely,

ANOTHER BRITON.

Hongkong, April 3rd, 1919.

economically.

There's my scheme in the rough, sir, and I shail now await with interest a letter from some helpful critic showing how utterly futile it is-1 am, sir, Your obedient servant,

"A PROSPECTIVE DWELLER IN-TENTS."

AN APPEAL FOR THE

GARRISON.

{TO THE EDITOR OF THE “HONGKONG

DAILY PRESS."]

is

reliovo

an expression of opinion in which Mr Dowbiggin concurred,

Mr. Isas asid there were some birds which could be shot, and he believed the kite care within the category.

Mr. LILLON observed that it was very difficult to shoot them; they were 80 watchful. He suggested asking the Government to enquire into the master, with Q view

to finding out whether they did saare harm than good,

Commander BzczWITH thought it was hardly a matter apon they should ap proach the Government. He would have s look into the Ordinance, and if they wore allowed to kill the kites they could do so without anyone's permission. The Chinese ate the flesh of the kitos,

Commander BECKWITH said he had crossed a Leghorn with a Langshan and the eggs had been very small-pul slightly larger than those of Chinese fowls; whereas the Leghorns usually laid large eggs

Mr. Dios gave it as his opinion that Langshans were not worth the ground they stood upon. He would never go near them.

Commander BECKWITH pointed out that they were a good table-fowl.

BNAXES |

Mr. DILLON mentioned that be shot:

SIR-I should bo grateful if you to make an appoa would allow nie through your paper. The hot weather will BOOD be upon us, and ericket, football,

one recently, which his gardener sold: The discussion next veered round to and hockey, which have done much to

the subject of snakos, and, Commander THE BONGKONG (TO THE EDITOR Ür

brighten the past months, will be fuished for f

Mr. FISHER said that the Chinese coa-Beckwith having stated that he had DAILY PRESS."]

Only those who have lived in barracks

ruflared some loss through the, Mr. Commander BEOHWITH stated that con-Dillon announced that the best way to without sport, and it to help to BIR-No doubt your editorial to-day know how monotonous Army life can be sidered the food very good for asthma.

this that we are now starting a Garrison fiscated fishing-nots could be got easily, keep snakes away from a fowl run was Buakes would not come run, would to rear goose. 4 will be read with interest by many.

Tennis League in order to encourage and these, spread over What strikes one very forcibly in compar

tennis playing, unt for the few but for prove good protection against kites near geose

Commander BECKWITH suggested that it ing the various propositions for a War the many. Tenuis, however, is an ex They need not stretch right over the run;

was, perhaps, the hiss of the goose that Memorial is the lack of advocacy for pensive game, and there are already strips here and there would auffice.

Mr. DILLOR many calls on Army pay, therefore any

replied that recently he frightened the snakes.

Mr. DILLON said that, if a gander was the improvement and extension of hos

gifts of surplus raquets and balls, or visited Mr. Longinotto's place and saw pital facilities for European residents. even a net, will be very welcome, and.

aets put up here and there, and, while kopt, with a brood of chickens, it would

father the brood very well indeed. two ladies and he were looking round, Could a more apropriate memorial be if Bent to Room 85, Peak Hotel, will be

Mr. Longinotto and some of big chickens had tried this very successfully.

Commander BrOK WITH mentioned that orected than a modern hospital, well-gratefully acknowledged.Yours truly,

stolon by kites.

"Не Commander BECKWITH aid

8000e, unfortunately, would not koop rats away.

had lost five of his hons re- equipped and staffed, where suffering and

would be best to look into the Ordinancecently, through rats, and wished someone sick could receive the attention which

on the subject of the kites.

would suggest something to meet the lacking under is sadly often

the

Mr. DILLON said that it was better to menace from them. Hong- present deplorable conditions? kong is very much behind the tinos in many respects, and the hospital servien is one that demands urgent and unstinted attention. Yours, etc.,

"WILL WORKMAN." Hongkong, 3rd April, 1919.

(TO TUR EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG: DAILY PRESA."]

ROTIC

REGINALD A. BUNDLE, U.F. (Hon. Secretary). Ponk Hotel, April 3rd, 1919.

DR.

BARNARDO'S

HOMES.

that

Не

poison them on Green Island than to Mr. DIOR thought the best thing

shoot them; by so doing they would get a for larger number. He thought they "A HONG KONO BED."

could nok the Government's permission to have the dead doge taken to Green The following sulscriptions have been Island, and, after feeding the kites re received ap to date by Air Pollock gularly on the carences for about three towards the provision of a "Hongkong weeks, poison the dog one day and so kill Bed ju memory of the Barnardo as many birds as possible. boys who died in the war, for which nject the ma me of $500, to be invested in War an, is required: -

The Hon. Mr. David Landale

Mrs. H. Hancock

Mr. M. P Beattie

Anonymous

Mes Nevail Ms.

Towbingin

Mrad Mr. T. F. Hough Mre. Moxot Mra, Ormiston Mrs. Shellim

BIR,-Again and again I sco

* War Memorial. more suggestions for a

Lest We Forget " Your correspondent foreca me to repeat, lest we forget, tha! do most suitable proposal in the public intorent is a Suspension Bridge across Hongkong and Kowloon. This wa mual not forget, for it will be a lasting me. mory to the Colony and an advantage to our local revenue. Wo zna insist on this reasonable suggestion.---Youro,

NEVER TO FORGET. Hongkong, April 3rd, 1019,

* War Bonus

Mrs. Myburgh

Already reknowledged

Total

WHICH IS THE BEST BEKKD OF FOWLS Í

The discussion on the kites having 8100 concluded, Mr. Dowbiggin asked the 50 members which brood of fowls they had Go found the most successful in Hongkong.

Mr. DILLON replied that his experience showed that Leghorns were the best, especially if ore had a little woody

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25 tion of ground where the chickens could roam about and pick up inserts on which 25they thrived so well. If Leghorns wore 20 kopt within a fowl rua and fod on 20 recognised foods they generally died from 20 indigestion.

10

Mr. FROST asked whether it was not 10 best to rear cross-breeds.

D

Mr. DILLON said it was not good policy

would be to train up a kitten to take care of the thickens. The rats would certainly 500p away if there was a cat about.

Commander BECKWITH said that the ate might eat up the kitton. (Laughter).

WANTED—SOME PRIZES.

Mr. DILLON next suggested that the Association should offer sotto prizes for competition among members at the forth corning show, They were giving away overything, but got nothing in return. They paid fees to the Association, for to enter their poultry at this abow, and they would have to pay an admission to lio show.

Mr. DowsiGain asked what wore tho nature of the prizen at the show,

Mr. Four did not know. Mr. Gogg was in sole charge of the show. Ho sup- posed it would be the samo sa last year. Mr. De Bous anid that last year they gave certificates. There were also a few cups, proseated by local gentlemen.

Mr. Frost boloved that Mr. Glogg had several promises of cups for the forth coming a

the Association should consult Mr. Clogs in regard to the prima.

to rear cross-brooda. * It fail loan tried in It was decided that the Committes of 8415 the past and had failed. If one had 713 Leghorn, one ought to stick to Leghorns and not try to eroon thêm with anything $1,189 elso.

(Continued as foos of meat column.)

Thoro being no further buniboon, the moeting torminated with a vote of thanka to the Chairman.

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