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HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE

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FINANCE COMMITTEE, Following the meeting of the Legis lative Council on Thursday a meeting of the Finance Committee was held, the COLONIAL SECRETARY presiding.

SIOTOE-CAR SHELTER "AT KOWLOON. The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $3,000 on accorat-of-h Miscellaneous Services, Erection of a motor-car shelter at Kowloon Point.

The CHAIRMAN: This expenditure has already been approved by hon. members.

Approved.

RENT OF FIRE BRIGADE STATION. The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $18,500 on account of Fire Brigade, Other Charges. "Rent of Temporary Firo Station.

Tho CHAIRMAN : The rent of the tem porary fire station is 81,375 a month. This yote is for the whole year of 1923. The matter was settled just "too late for the estimates.

Approved.

A SUPREME COURT VOTE. The Governor recommended the Council to vote 25 sum of $911 on account of j Supreme Court, Other Charges. Purchase of a typewriter.

SPORT.

TOOTBALL

TO-DAY MATCHES.

WAYFARERS' SOCIAL CLUB. BALL AT THE CITY HALL

The first of what it is hoped to make an annual event took place at the City Interport Practice game on the Club El last night when the Wayfarers Social Club, hold a most enjoyable ball. ground at 4.15. p.m.

A good deal of work had been put in! beforeband by nu energetic general com mittes to make the affair a success. The decorations alone must have caused a cor- tain amount of trouble to work out, for! though on simple lines the general effect was very pleasing to the eye.. Bunting and palms were the chief decorative forms utilised, and the many coloured lights lent an appropriate air of gaiety to the

Interport team v. H.M.S. Hawkins. Referee, Mr. Hollanda; Linesmen, "Messrs. Davies and Blumson.”” BONOKONG, LEAGUE Division 11. United A.C., Kowloon, United A.C. ground, Referee, Mr. Bunton. South China "A". H.M.S. Durban, St. Josephs ground. Refereo, Mr.

Blumson,

South China "B" t."H.M.S. Ambrose,

Sookinpes "B" ground. Referee scene. The main outrance to the City hall waa surmounted by the Club's monogram Mr. White, Police #. University, Hongkong Club worked in electric lights. Music for the

ground. Referre, Mr. Davies.

dancing was rendered by the band of the H.ALS. Titanias. Fleet Auxiliaries, Hongkong Hotel, who also did the cater- and St. Referee, Mr. Navy "B" ground.

ing Both St. George's room. Fairbura,

Andrew's room were used for dancing and the result of much polishing was that the floors were perfect. The guests numbered more than 300 people:

H.M.S. Hawking St Josephs, Navy "A" ground. Referee, Mr. Perry

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UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE, Division II.

Kings Begt. e. R.G.A., Sookunpoo "A" ground. Referee, Mr. Spencer.

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Interport Practice game.

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Navy XI.

The CHAIRMAN: The need of this type writer was not forescen when the cati

The present were prepared.

Owing to the Interport Practice game mates machine was purchased 'in 1906; it is of on the Club ground to-day there will be an obsolete type and has been sent for no games in the Senior division of the repair. It is proposed to insert a league. general vote for typewriters in next year's demand.

Approved.

SANITARY DEPARTMENT VOTE. The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $10,200 in aid of the vote Sanitary Department, Personal Emoluments.

"It is proposed to play the semi-haals Shield Competitions on the Club ground on Chinese New Year's Day Junior Kick off at 2.45. p.m. Senior Kick off at 4.15. p.m.

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F,A,C. v. KOWLOON 2ND.

The following will represent the United Athletic Club in the above Second Divi- in League fixture, on Saturday, the

The committee in charge of the arrange ments was as follows: Mr. Buchanan, President, Mr. S. Deacon, secretary, Mr. H. V: Pearse treasurer, and Messrs. A. B. Allen and Beattie.

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INTERPORT GAME.

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p.m. sharp. SOUTH CHINA ATHLETIC, SHANGHAI

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH. Club Ground, kick off at 4 p.m. sharp

·BOTH GAMES. ADMISSION TO FTANDS:-

Covered (All Reserved), Uncovered (Reserved) Unreserved Chairs

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Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price to all the Unreserved Seats,

Booking for the Reserved Accomodation.

(310 ovens at MOUTIES on the 5th.

OANTON-KOWLOON LINE. CHINESE GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS.

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WITH the approval of the Ministry of

Communications, TENDERS invited by the HEAD OFFICE of tho CANTON KOWLOON RAILWAY, CHI NESE SECTION, for the supply of TWO LOCOMOTIVE BOILERS The Boilers. are required to be identical and inter- changeable with those of the Main Line Engines of the Railway and to fit the present frames; quotations to be C..F Hongkong and delivery on to Baway Wagons at Holt's Wharf.

Specification, drawings and full parti culars may be obtained upon application to the Head Office of the Railway at" General Ngai Bong Ping, the story of Canton. Applications must be accom whose anpture by Kwangsi-Yubaaacse panied by a cheque for $1,035.00, of which troops at Canton recently, made such $35.00 is for cost of drawings and speci- sensational reading, arrived in this Cocation, and $1,000.00 for deposit which looy co board a Japanese destroyer yes will be returned upon receipt of a bon terday morning. A launch from one of fide tender. the Japanese shipping firms went out to the destroyer and took the General off, landing him unobtrusively at Blake pier. He was escorted by a number of Chinese detectives under a British police officer, and a waiting motor car conveyed him and some of his personal friends to a pri vate residence on the Upper Levels. His coming down by a Japanese destroyer may at first sight appear rather strange, but

The CHAIRMAN: This sum is required to pay the salaries of the Chief Inspector, £50 add a Grst clerk and assistant 10th inst, at U.A.C. ground (Lick.off at it seems that the General's father was

sharp) Beach (capt.); Japanese naturalised citizen, and the Secretary, $350, of the Sanitary Depart-2.45 p.m.

These are ¡ment.

new appointments Jackson and Chilton: Urquhart, Leonard Japanese Consul in Canton, with the co intervened to secure his release. We un- approved by the Secretary of State after and Kent; Chubb, Derry, Brown, Blake, operation of other foreign Consuls, had derstand that it is the General's inten the passing of the estimates for this and Ahearse.

tion to retire from participation in" public affairs for some time to come.

year.

Approved.

ENTERTAINMENT OF A JAPANESE TRAINING"

SQUADROX.

The Governor recommended the Council

to vote a sum of 86,210 in aid of the vote

URICKET

K.C.C. 1. XI. v. HONGKONG® C,C.

At Kowloon, at 2.15 p.m. to-day, Miscellaneous Services, Other MiscelK.C.C. team. P. Robinson, B, D.

laneous Services:

Evans, Capt. E. G. Spinks, E. F. Spinke, The CHAIRMAN: This zum is required G. A. V. Hall, 8. Jex, C. Dance, H. H. to cover the cost of entertaining the Benson. B. Petheram, T. M. Cochrane, cadets and men of the Imperial Train-A. N. Other.

ing Squadron recently here. I should

like to take this opportunity of thanking

K.C.C. 2ND XI. . HONGKONG C.C.

At 2.15 p.m. at Hongkong, to-day,

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the Committee who made such excellent arrangements for entertaining the cadets and Mr. A. O. Lang, Commander Beck- with, Commander, Tait, B.N., Mr. D. K.K.C.C. team Blair (Secretary) and Mr. M. F. Key (Assistans Secretary)..

Approved.

ARAILWAY BRIDGE.

The Governor recommended the Council to yote & sum of $12,000 in aid of the rote Kowloon-Canton Railway, Special Expenditure, Bridge No. 7.

warda, H. Overy, N. L. Railton, W. J. Shenton, A. Leach, J. M. Jack, L. A R Duncan, W. J Woolley, J. C. Fletcher, D. Lyon.

GOLF.

ATHLETIC SPORTS Y.M.C.A. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP AND

TRACK "MEET. -

Following is a list of the results of the Y.M.C.A. Open Championship Track and Field Meet which was held on Wednesday & the Happy Valley on the Jockey Cluby Ground:-

EVENT 1.-100 Yos.

CHAMPIONSHIP | 1, Chan Chan Sang. Time: 10m, 7.1986; 2 Mak Tai Cheuk, 11m. 1.10sec.; 3,. Kwok Po Kan

-EVENT 2-220 Yos, CHAMPIONSHIP. 1, Chan Chun Sang, Time: 95m. 1.556c.; Peter Young, 20m. 4.10sec. 3. Fung Man Kit.

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TENDERS, enclosed in sealed envelope clearly marked "TENDER FOR LOCO MOTIVE BOILERS," and addreased to

The Managing Director, CANTON-KOT- LOOK RAILWAY. Chinese Section, Canton," will be received up to the 4th day of May, 1993.

The Erm whose tender is accepted will be required to sign a formal Contract the amount of 10 per cent, of the value and to furnish a deposit or guarantee to

thereof. of the contract for the due performance The Hallway does not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any, tender.

The Head Ofoe,

CANTON KOWLOON RAILWAY, CANTON, 5th February, 1923

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES: The Steamship PERSIA." FROM TRIESTE, VENICE, BRINDISI, MASSAUD, PORT SAID, ADEN, COLOMBO. PENANG AND SINGAPORE CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform

ed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., at How- loon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery

be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be

forwarded noless. notice to the contrary be given before 8th inst

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 14th inst, will be abject to rent. BOARD JUMP.

All-Cisima EVENT 3.-RUNNING

Ima against the Steamer must be. CHAMPIONSHIP.-1, Lau Kau, Distance: presented to the Vadersigned on or befora 17ft. 10in.; 2, Mak Kwok Fat, 18ft. 10in.; the 24th inst, or they will not be recognised.

All broken, chates, and damaged Goods are to Over thirty couples competed yeater-a, Chan Chun Sang, 18ft. lin.

be left in the Godowns, where they will be EVENT 4.410 YES. CHAMPIONSHIP.-1.amined on the 14th inet, at 10 am, by our The CHAIRMAN: The sum provided day on the Deep Water Bay course for for building bridge No. 7 last year was the "Heanley Cups" offered for com Sung Che Ping, Time: 58m 9.10sec.; 2; Surveyors, Messrs. GODDARD & DOUGLAS.

The result of the Wan Yick Sing, 60m, 7.10sec. 3, L No Fire Insurance has been effected. additoiaal petition by Indies.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by $81.000. In September an

DODWELL & CO., LTD., vote of $21,000 was taken, making a total day's games was a tie at 70 between Mrs. Kau, 60m, 7.10sec.

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Agents. of $83,000. The expenditure on the 31st Crawford Morgan and Mrs. Holmes, and

leaving Mrs. Bernard Brown and Miss Stevens. December was 873,487.88, 811,520.03 which lapsed. The Committee is now asked to vote $12,000. It is prob- able that owing to the large amount of rock encountered in getting out the foundations of, the South abutments and the bad foundations of the North abut- rents, the estimate is likely to be exceed. ed by 87,000 and a revised estimate will be drawn up as soon as possible.

Approved.

PROPOSED TEMPORARY MARKET AT YAUMATI.

THE ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT OLUB.

TODAY'S SAILING EVENTS.

Today the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club have arranged an interesting pro gramme of sailing events to mark the opening of the New Bowling Green, which was presented last year by Mr. Smyth, during bis term of office. ad Commodore.

EVENT-RUNJING HIGH JUMP, CHAM- PIONSHIP.-1. Leung In Choi, Height: Bft. in.; 9, Mot Tai Chouk, it; 2, Ho Che Ming, 4, 10in.

EVENT 8.-RUNNING HOP, STEP AND JUMP. 1, Mok Tai Cheuk, Distance: 37ft 2in.; 2, Chan Chun Sang, 35f6; 3, Lau Käu, 32ft, Bin.

EVENT 7-880 YDS. CHAMPIONSHIP.1, Kam Fook, Time: m. 25.10sec.; 2, Lung Po Chuen, 3m.; 2, Fung Man Kit.

EVENT 8-JAVELIN THROW-1, 1- Laun Yuk Ying, Distance: 99ft, sin.; 9, Chan Kwong lu, T5ft, ein.

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ver Company's Steamer. ETENT 9-DISCUS THROW-1, Wong are hereby notified that the Cargo will be Pak Cin. Distance: 59ft. ein.. La discharged into Holt's Wharf Kowloon, where Owing to the long spell of dry weather Yuk Ying: 3, Wong Shou Shek. it will lie at Consignce's risk and subject to EVENT 10SHOT PUT-1, Sang Che terms and conditions of storage at Holt's wharf. the green is not yet in first class condi tion but sporting if not highly scientific Ping, Distance: 31ft,; 2, Wosg Chi Kin, The Cargo will be ready for delivery from

Godown in and after 9th Faded, unless notice- play may be expected. The green is large 3, Wong Shou Shek.

Optional Cargo will be enough for three full sized, tinks and EVENT 11-400 YDS. SHUTILE RELAY (4 sum approved by, this Committee last members are looking forward to a very men each 100 yds.)-1, South China. Team, has been given prior to Steamer's arrival

The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $6,000 on account of Public Works Extraordinary, Proposed temporary market at Yaumati.

The CHAIRMAN: This is a revote for a

year. It has not been expended.

Approved.

A

RZFAILING AGA LIGHT BURNERS.

pleasant afternoon.

2, St. Paul's College Team

While the bowling games are in pro- EVENT 11.-ONS MILE CHAMPIONSHIP. — gress short mailing races for service boats 1, Leung Ying Lien, Time: om. 20sec. The Governor recommended the Council and racing yachts will take places 2 Chani Sui Lun, 3. Leung Wing Wai to vote a sum of $400 on account of Har- the coursea arranged are triangular onc, bour Master's Department, Special Ex- and as the buoys marking the angies of penditure, Spare burnor for lighthouses the triangle are within sight of the Club burning Aga lights.

grounds, the late Mr. Euclid would be

PLATE GLASS WINDOW.

Looking through my Torio lenses is The CHAIRMAN: It will become neces-able to demonstrate that the spectators sary for the burners of Aga lights to be will be able to follow the progress of the like looking through a fine plate-glass brought in for overhaul and repair, races throughout. :".

window," said an American lady, in the These burners have been working con- Additional interest attaches to these course of her remarks while in a tramcar tinuously for six or seven years. A spare races as the majority of the boats will the other day. She said just the right burner costing £40, will be used whilst be sailed by Naval Officera. Three events each burner is under repair,

Approved,

THE OBSERVATORY SEISMOGRAPH.

have been arranged for service bouts of thing. It cost a bit more to build a the Warships in Harbour, staring from plato glean window and it cost a bit more pair of Toric lense than the the Tamer line; paming In view of the to make a pair The Governor recommended the Council Yacht Club and finishing at the Club to vote a sum of $379 on account of Royal Houss. These races on easily be followed ordinary flat kind. Torics, are more than Observatory, Special Expenditure, Seisas distinguishing letters each numbers are worth the small difference in cost to you

marked on the sails.

in the added comfort you derive from mograph.

their-uso, Torio lenses of any prescrip tion are manufactured by The Hongkong

The CHAIRMAN: The account for the Given fine weather, an agreeable after pendulum of the Seismograph has been noon may be anticipated. As an adver- received from the Crown Agente. The tisement elsewhere announces arrange vote Ispand in thet, and as no provision mente for codvejades Innch and Optical Co., successor to Clark & Co, was made this year special voto is ze motor bus have been madar Maanfacturing and Refracting Opticians,

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band will play on the lawn,

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broken, chafed and damaged goods are

loft in the Godowns, where they will be exactin

to be med

on

any Tuesdays and Fridays: between the hours of 10.45. and noon within

the free storage period.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have

ave left the Steamer's Godown, and all after the 15th Goods ramsining undelivered.

Do" rent. Fob, will be subject

All claims against the steamer must be pre sented to the undersigned on or before tho 1st March, or they will not be recognised

No Fice Insurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agente Hongkong, 8th February, 1923.

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