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GOOD FRIDAY ORATORIO. THE CRUCIFIXION AT ST.

PETER'S CHURCH.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 118, 1992.

V.R.C. REGATTA, RESULTS OF THE FIRST DAY'S CONTESTS.

The two-days' regatta, arranged by the One of the principal celebrations. of Good Friday in the Colony took place at Victoria Recreation Club at Black Boulder Point, was opened in delightful weather 8. Peter's Church, West Point, where a large congregation assembled to hear on Saturday. A large number of visitors most impressive rendering a Stainer's attended and found well-shaded and com .!! Crucifixion,” and selections from the fortable accommodation in a specially #Messiah," by an augmented choir. The erected antshed, which afforded an excel

KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN UONGKONG TRADE REPORT.

CLUB

ADMISSION OF WOMEN PLAYERS VETOED.

The annual meeting of the Kowloon Bowling Green Club was held on Thursday evening, M. J. N. R. Allan presiding.

THE JEORETARY'S REPORT.

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BETTER INQUIRY FROM THE

INTERIOR

The fortnightly price current and market report ised by the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, states:—

Cotton Piece Goods and Fancy Cotton Goods-The Ching Ming festival has interfered with business operations during

Mr. J. C. McLaggan (hon, secretary) the interval. Sales of Ferietians, Printa;

weights) are mentioned. For pot" or

enigo our market is quite steady,

but dealers are not at afi keen on buying

olo parts were taken by Miss Brock, M. lent view of the course. The yacht DuPresented the azmual report which stated and Grey Shirtings" (Sbs. and lighter H. Q. Annies, Mr. Haggar, Mr. Winfelden, kindly lent by Mr. R. E. Belilios and Mr. Glanville. The quartette, "God way anchored to mark the finishing point so loved the world," was finely sang by and to accommodate the judges and other officials. Tea was served, and the regatta Mrs. Griggs, Miss Mow Fung, Hr. Aunis provided an interesting and agreeable

day's outing.

and Mr. Haggar.

forward. ・

that the profit made was $2,655.11, due to the loyal support given by members, near

cent Loan were purchased. Forty-one new During the year 2,000 of Straite 7 per members joined and the total was now 190 and i life member. Both bowling greent inquiry from the "interior, dealers entered Cotton Yarns. Following upon beklar

were in splendid condition and one rink the market and quite a moderate business INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP FOX bad been supplied with electric light to was transacted. Values ruled $2 to 4 per FOURS. Distance: Dae mile. Confined to enable the game to be carried on during bale easier owing to the eagertess of some members of the Victoria Recreation Club. the evenings. Tennis had been well importers to realise. Intterly the market assumed 'quiet tone. Quotations are:-

The members of the chorus were:-Mrs.} Boll, Miss G. Brock, Miss Conroy, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Dovaston. Miss Darley Mrs." Dick, Mina Ferguson, Misa Garrod; Mrs. Griggs, Miss Green, Mrs Ground, Lieut. Claridge (tr.), Lieut. Ruch-patronized and a men's singles competition beere (3), Limut. Galpin (9), Lieut. water, Miss Gerrard, Mrs. Lück, Miss Wemyss (cox); 9, G. May (str.), "W, R. Lamerton Miss Mow Fung, Mrs. Macleod, Andrews (8), C. Earnshaw (9), A. H. Mrs. Northcote, Miss Price, Mrs. Patra Mahon (bów) and A. H. Carroll (cox). more, Miss E Perkins, Miss D. Perkins, Two locally-made boats were to have Hion Russell, Mrs. Salter, Miss Shea. Misen used for this race, but the outriggers Stanley, Mrs. Tattham, Ming Woolley, on each snapped just before the race Mrs. Winfield, Miss Williams and Miss began and old boats had to be used. A Walters, and Mesars. H. G. Anniss, een race was won by the crew stroked

·Bersey, Best, M. R. Bell, Chanter, Diskin- by Lieut. Claridge. son, Fountain, Griggs, Gill, Glanville, Gompertz, Haggas, Murphy, Paul, Raven, Hayward. Thoma, Trafford, Tatham, - Winfield and J. Williams,

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EASTER SUNDAY IN THE

CHURCHES,»*

Church bells were ringing from an early hour yesterday and large congregations assembled in most of the Churches to take part in the chief celebration of the Chris tian-year.

was carried through successfully. The courts were in splendid condition and had been re-fenced Clock Golf had been add ed to the Club's activities. The Club House had been refurnished and repainted. The Committee grently regretted to record the death of the members since the last annual meeting,-Hesars W. Davidson, D. M. McKay and W. T. Elson The golf Tus SecuLisa (Juniors). Distance: section had its full complement of mem Half-mil..—1, N. Shalabanoff; 2, G. Jack|bers and was making rapid strides to

There were only two entrants for this wards improvement. race. Jack did' not row a straight course and was considerably "but-distanced.

SAVAL WHALERE Distance: One mile Open to H.M. Ships in harbour. Service boats and conditions, H.M.S. How kind. Stokera' crow; 2. H.M.S. Fozglore; 3. H.M.S. Hawkins Seamen's crew.

TUB SCULLING (Sediors). Distance: Open to members of the Half-mile. V.R.C-1, I. Ignatieff; %, E. H. O'Farrel, At St. John's Cathedral, the Bishop of NAVAL CUTTERE Open to H.M. Ships Victoria (the Rt. Rev. C. R. Duppuy, in harbour. Distance: Two miles Ser (D.D.) was, the preacher in the morning vics boats and conditions-1, H.M.8. and in the evening the sermon was preach-Carlisle; 2, H.M.S. Cairo; "3. H.M.B. ed by the Cathedral Chaplain (the Rev. Hawkins-An excellent race and an extit. B. Copley Moyle, M.A.).. A fower sortien for children, in the afternoon, was well altended. The children brought their offerings of flowers and them were after wards sent to the hospitals.

At St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, Vicar (the Rev. G. R. Lindsay) conducted the services. The Church, had been vers beautifully decorated.

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Arum lilies beneath the pulfit were a re- minder of Enster at Union Church, and the Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie, at both services, preached on the place of the Resurrection in the Gospel story and in the Christian life.

At the Wesleyan Church, sailors" and soldiers attended the "ervices in force. especially th the evening, when "special music was rendered by the choir. In the "Christ is Risen," the bass mulɔ anthem, was effectively taken by Mr. A. P. Clan ville. The services were conducted by the Rev. H. Clouston Porri,

AMENDMENT

OF FORGERY LAW,

LOCAL ORDINANCE TO BE REVISED.

ing faish

On

No. 10. 8135 to 8180. No. 12. $170 to $190. No. 16, $195 to 19. No. 206. $200 to $220. Arrivals 14,500 Shipments nil Sales 6,000, bales. Unsold stock 12,000 bades Bargains 12,000 balen

Woollens.-There is no change in the

market.

Raw Cotton-No business his trans pires and values are nominally as fol lows:Indian grades at 828 to $39. Chinsu grades at 831 to 390 per pizul.

Metals-Busines is reported in Plate Cutting at $300 and Bar Scrappings at $190 M.S.Barat 23.93 to 85.40 Gen- emily the market is quiet, with very little

offering.

Flour Market "Report-Stock About 1,700,000 socks Quotations-American Patent $3.80 per sack. Straight $2.95 per sack. Cut-off $3.50 per suck. Shanghai Flour $3.20 per sack. Australian No. 1 83 per sack.

The Chairman mentioned that the com mittee unanimously resolved to give an additional honorarium of 250 to the hon. secretary and to the hon. treasurer.

Window Glass-Sinec, our last issue, the proposition' of Mr. Neilson, seconded

intimation has been received of important by Mr. Greig, this was conarmed.'

reduction in the price of American-made Mr. R. Lapsies, the bun, treasurer, rewindow-glass. To meet competitions Bel- plained that the amount for entertainment expenses, was farger this year: du interport expenses.

gian makers have also announced reduc totions. It is, however, claimed that costs of production are still very high and no highly important fall in prices could be Expected. The local market is quietly steady, at quotations.

On the proposition of Mr. D. Harvey, seconded by Mr. A. Gouflay, the report

and accounts were adopted.

ELJOTION OF OFFICERS.

The officers were "olected as follows:- President, Mr. D. Keith; vice-president, THE HO TUNG" CHALLENGE CUP FOR Forss.. Distance: One mile. Limited to Mr. L. Guy: hop secretary, Mr. W residents of Hongkong, cach,crew to be Bedley; hon treasurer, Mr. R. Lapeley; drawn from a single unit.—1, A. P. Com Committer, Messrs. W, Bussel, D. Gew, pany and Telegraph Company, B. J. de P. Farrell, D. Harver, A. W. Whibley, J. H. Moore (stk.), G. Morgensen (3), J. McLaggan and W Grieg, scrutineers, Norgaard (2). G. May (bow) and A. E. Mears. B. Hall and E. G. Woodger Simmons (cox); 2, H.M. Navy. Lieut. ballotting committee, Messrs. A: Gourlay, Claridge (tk), Lieut. Ruchbeene (3). cut. Galpin (2), Lieut, Stevens (bow), Lieut. Wemyss (cox). One jength separated first and second.

YACHT RACES.

Heyward Hayes Glasa,

1.-Scalark 2-Winifred

3.-Lady Cloacina 4-Spray

Corrected Time.

4. 20 29 4 30" 54 4 32.22 4 33 30

Handicap and One Design Classes.

4.03 34 2.-Ailsa

4.12.24 Bont Boys Race (Heyward Hayes and Gnel Classes)...

4 26 06 4 '30 48 4 31 09

the

SUBSIDIARY COINAGE IN.

HONGKONG,

The Colonial Office report on the trade and other matters of Hongkong for 1920 has been issued, but most of the facts and It may Sgures have already appeared. be interesting to note, however, that the total issue of subsidiary coins less those. amounts to $20,784,370 demonetised nominal value, end were up to the er 1905 readily absorbed at par, large quantities being taken by the neighbour During 1916 tan

R. Hall, D. Muir, W. McKay, C. Atkining-provinces of China. 500, J. S. Mcintosh and R. J: Brow.

IMPROVING THE CLUB-BOUSE.

of

cent pieces of the face value of 85,029,000 were shipped to Calcutta for purposes of demonetisation. The discount which

pre- be vailed between 1905 and 1916 may Mr. D. Keith, the new President, refer.attributed to the immense quantity

similar coin which was minted at Canton rizg to the selection of players for League! well as to the amount of Hongkong matches, asked that, if any member coin minted largely in excess of the needs

of the Colony itself. thought he had been slighted, he should take a broad viey and realise that the committed had only dons their best. It was a thankles job at the best of times.

The question of extending the verandah, in view of the large membership, was re- ferred to the new committee.

It was announced that the following bad kindly consented to give cups this. year-Mesra, Gow, Harvey, Farrell, Russell, Neilson, the Kowloon Football Club, the President, Vice-President,, in addition to the Clydeside, Tyneside, Dun-

1-Grxula 2-Gael 3.-Sirizer The contests were decided under Amateur

Association rules and

was understood,

expected to take part. Nevertheless, some The Objects and Reasons" state that, hard-fought rners were witnessed. in the first place, as our criminal law is following were the principal officials?—

Judges and Umpire.-The Hon, Mr." based mainly on the English criminal law

The draft of a bill to consolidate, sim- Rowing plify and amend the law relating to for- stringency of three, it gery and kindred offences is published in kept out some. Clubs which had beendet, Belfast and Championship cups.

the Government Gazette.

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The

QUESTION. OF 'WOMEN PLAYERS. Mr. W. Russell inquired the views of the meeting as to admitting women players.

Mr. Lapsley was of opinion that ladies Lieut-pressure upon accommodation was already

A member said he did not consider bowls

it is obviously desirable to bring our law Clad Severn, the Hon. Mr. A. Gshould not be allowed to use the greens; up to date so as to make it conform with Stephen. Colonel Humphreys, English criminal law legislation. In this Comdr. Douglas-Hamiltor, Capt. F. L. great s way aleo, we get the benefit of the latest Brown, Messrs. W, G. Logan, A. McKirdy, | English decisions. A further small point D. K Blair, F. T. Wheeler, R. E. Belitios, was a ladies' game." is that adopting such an Act as the For-A, A. Alves and E. M. Hazeland. gery Act, 1913, may be a convenienen in Starter.-Lieut. Conway Hake, R. NR.

Time-keepers.-Lt-Comdr. Drew, Lieut. the adoption of other English siatutes. For example, the Forgery Aét; 2013, re-

S: E. Mitchell, Mosera, A. A Alves, W. J. peals part of section in the Companies Carroll, J. Lyon and T. Meck

Consolidation Act, 1008, which deals with

a question of forgery. If we were adopt ing the Companies Consolidation Act,, 1908, it might very well be that this parti enlar forgery provision which would bo necessary in our Ording, would be over- looked. This is merely an example, as of course we have already adopted the Companies Consolidation Act, 1008.

Clerks of the Course.-Licat. Littleton and Mr. E. W. Carpenter.

Hon. Secretary.-Mr. R. C. Witchell.

'SAIGON : RICE MARKE,

Mr. D. Harvey recalled that he saw lading playing bowls in Shanghai four years ago. He proposed that the general committee be empowered to give the ladies few days during the season for playing. Mr. Gow woonded.

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In 1805 the. Hongkong Government cenied to issue any subsidiary coin, and in 1906 it began a policy of demonetizing. all its subsidiary coin received as reveant. This policy was continuously followed till 1918, except during a brief period in

1911. Con to the face value of $23.235,459 has thus been redeemed. The total ise by the Hongkong Governmens was of tho face value of about 841,000,000.

An engagement is announcer between John Ponsonby Trondall (Hongkong and LA.K.C., and Helen Frances (Peggy) Lan- 3hanghai Banking Corporation), Captain

Harcourt don, youngest daughter of Palmer Landon, and the late Mr. Lan- doa, of Brentwood.

Captain K. A. B. Puckle, Royal Marine Ligh Infantry, has been ordered to join the Tamar at Hongkong this month. This officer was commissioned in "The Jolles" on the outbreak of the war in 1914, and got his captaincy in August, 1918. He won the Distinguished Service Crosa (mentioned in despatches).

General Wa Pet-fu, now residing at Loyang, is rejorted to the Easters Times to rise every morning at 7 o'clock sharp in order personally to inspect his troops to be very much concerned about Dr. Sun at drill. He does not appear, however, Yat-sen's anti-Northern campaign, for be is reported to have stated that such a campaign is of no importanee,

Mr. W. B. Elves of the Eastern Ex- tension Telegraph Company, who has Mr. R. E. Nicholls proposed an amend her acting Divisional Manager for the ment that the ladies be not allowed to past year during the absence, or leave uf Mr. E. H. Derrick goes home by. the play bowls at all.

Deranha on furlough, at the expiration Mr. Lapsley seconded,

of which it is understood he is to take Thirteen voted for the amendment and un an appointment in the Company's

Head Office in

years in the East. has been stationed mostly in China and India (He is

He is well-known in Hongkong)

during his President Heu Shih-chang has invited He has managed, chiefly

mora One advantage of the bin is that it con- Our market is still very quiet, but some Dr. Wang Chung-hui to become Premier, travel and incident than fails to the Tot

periods of leve, to experience tains in clause 3 a wide and careful de enquiries have been received from China: states the Sinwarpan. Dr. Wang has of most office men. Ho fought in the finition of forgery. The present Ordinance Prices remain very firm owing to the un-been instructed to invite members of the South African war as a Trooper contains no definition of forgery.

usually heavy rains of the last few days,Young China party to become members of Lamien's Horse and was wounded in the fighting that took place round Johannes The arrangement and language of the which are reported to have somewhat the. Cabidét.

hure. On one occasion, when on a cable bill is simplified and it is also more com- damaged the crop in some districts. The

repairing expedition in China, he was

The Compagnie de Commerce and de"} seven against. The subject then dropped. has been over ton, Mr. Elwes, wha

Navigation d'Extrême Orient, in their re-

port dated Saigon, March 20th, state:--

prehensive in other ways. For example a cupplies of paddy coming from the interior

case occurred recently" in which a person are still moderate.

had a false chop cut, intending to use it The total amount of rice exported from for the purpose of concealing, from his January 1st up to March 14th is 204,247 employer a certain fraud which he intend tons against 204,500 in 1921. ed to commit on his employer. This We quote to-day-White Saigon rice, appears to be no offence under the exist No. 2 aifted, Japan quality, Hongkong ing law, but it would fall under clause 7

$5 per picul kolk, Saigon, for April ship

·(4) (b) of the bill.

mont

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The appointment of to nirates,

in

modore Bruce, the new commodore attacked by armed He has travelled in at Hongkong, has been given to Paymaster the backblocks of Siam And lower t Licut Commander B. E. Worthingto, Burmah. shot big game in India and D.S.C.. who has been posted to the Tamar East Africa-obtaining some magnificent for that duty from April 28th. Commander Worthington joined the trophies in the latter country and dur ing the Great War served for four years ancial department of the Royal Navy ove with the Roval Engineers in Franes, and twelve year ago, and attalbed to his Salonika. Many people will consider present rank in November, 1920. He Mr. Fives earund the Distinguished Service Cross leave the East while still in harness, and fortunate in being able to and a mention in despatches by bravery at a comparatively early agn- in action during the War.

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