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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 21st, 1927.

SOUTH · MANCHURIA RAILWAY

SUMMER HOLIDAY

RESORTS

هنده

IN

SOUTH MANCHURIA

HOSHIGAURA.-Finer: Seaside Summer Holiday Resort in North Chica

Five miles from Dairen, but connected with the city by special motor and dar riage.cond and electric tramway. Yamato Hotel (85 rooma) and 12 færnished bungalows in charming garden. Bathing Boating, Fishing, Golf, Tena Billarde, Orchestrs twice a week. Clapital piace for children. OGUNDAL-Most beautiful and select Sarida Resort in the Far East. Two mlite team Fort Arthur. Formerly the Summer Besort of the high Rasalan pacers and officinis, Yama Hotel and 50 villas and bungalows, mostly with detached pervaz ta' quarters Excellent Bathing, Wonderful Beenery, Historia Battlefelda, Brined Dismantled Forts, Hiles of charming "Walks and Drives. Abnadant Pisicing Facilities. Orcherers twison went. Best place

families.

for high-class fam POST ARTHUR. Famous for its two memorable Sieges and its besatifal ladlooked Harvoss. Exactly one hour's journey from Dairen by express train. Yamato Hotel (16 rooms). Baficlent place of historical and soonis interest to fill a month with fresh walk or drive every day. Most healthy sad salubrious spot in the Far Kazi,

ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS.

HONG KONG INSTITUTE COMMITTEE'S REPORT.

INTERESTING REVIEW OF FEAR'S ACTIVITIES.

MARA LA

The annual general meeting of the Institute of Engineers and Ship builders of Hong Kong is to be held at the Institute, Rooms on Thuta day, March 31st, for the purpose of receiving the report and statement

LIQUOR LICENCES IN NEW

TERRITORIES...

NEW REGULATIONS.

THE SALE OF CHINESE 'WINES.

YACHTING.

SERVICE MEMBERS' CUP.

COMPETITION DECIDED ON

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SATURDAY.

On Saturday at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, the racing class yachts axiled for the Service Hem-

The rules relating to liquor licences in the New Territories (axbers Presented Cups. cept New Kowloon), made by the Governor in the Council and wet forth on pages 417, 418, and {part of) 419 of the Regulations of Hong Kong, 1844-1925, have been reseind- ed and the following rules are sub- stituted therefor:-

There was a good breeze and some skilful sailing was seen.

Cust Rock Broy (p), a distance of The course was to North Fairway Buoy (p), Channel Rocks (p), and

10.27 miles.

The winner in the Handicap Class was Dorothea, sailed by Mr. C. L. 1. The regulations and appoint- Edwards Daphne, sailed by Mr. R. of accounts for 1996, and the elecment relating to distilleries and to Deyer, was first in the Gael and distillery licences respectively and One Design Class, and Boojum. tion of officers for the current year, ninde this day by the Governor in sailed by Mr. G. Vaux, was first The report of the Managing Com- Council under the Liquors Conso-in the Heyward Hays Class. There mittee, which has been issued, reads lidation Ordinance, 1911, shall be was a cup presented for each class

deemed to be incorporated in these in the racing yachts. " as unders

rules and, untatis mutandis, shall

The Results. apply to and be in force in the New Territories as if the same were set out herein,

The membership at the end of the year under review was as follows: honorary members, 1; ordinary members. 124; associate members, 60; seagoing ordinary, 73; sengaing associate, 60; visiting "B" 38; absent members, 240 and apprentice member, 1: Total 606.

During the year, 94 new members. -- were elected, 37 members resigned, while 59 members have been written off owing to breach of regulations or continued absence without the necessary notification to the Hon. Secretary.

d.

Members, particularly seagoing members, would greatly facilitate the work of the Committee if they would notify the Secretary of any change of address or of their ab- sence on leave.

The Committee regret to report the loss by death of the following members: A. W. J. Hoy, Holt'a Wharf, and W. Johuston, s.s. Fan- alien.

Now Premises."

The results were na under':—

HANDICAP CLASS.

Colleen

No person shall sell or permit to be sold any Chinese wines or Rolla spinits in the New Territories (ex- cept New Kowloon) unless:---

(1) Such person takes out

licence in the form referred to in these rules; and (2) such licence is duly paid for;

asd

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Finishing Corrected

Times.

Times. 5.23.13 3.93.15

.. 5.33.95 5,29.06 Ja Linda........

1.36.20 5.28.17 Arqulla 11. ... 3.41.43 *.27.25 Dorothea (1)... 5.30.07. 5.10.03

GARLAND QUE DESIGN CLASS.

Finishing Corrected

Times.

Times. 5,49.30 5.29.31

Daphne Ailsa

D.N.F 5.59.09 8.30.47 Joun ...D.N.F. 6.21.00 5.54,17

BEYWARD HAYS CLASS...

(3) the conditions of such licence

are complied with. 3. Such licences other than dis-Halcyon. tillery licences shall be granted in respect of the Southern District by the Captain Superintendent of Police, and in respect of the North- ern District by the District Officer.

TQ-DAY, at

2.80, 5.10, 7.15

QUEEN'S

REIFETZ at 9.30 p.m.

BUSTER KEATON

in

His Most Hilarious Dramatic Comedy

THE GENERAL

W

BORID

2.30, 5.15, 7.15, 9.20

REVENGE

of KRIEMHILD

The Second Nibelung Film

Orchestra at 5.15 & 9.15 Only.

2.30 to 11.15 CONTINUOUS

STAR

230 to 11.15 CONTINUOUS

BIG FEATURES

TWO Finishing Corrected

Times.

D.N.F.

Times.

5.57.2 5.32.20

4. Such licences shall be the Why Wonder ........... :D.N.F. form and shall contain the condi- Blue No tions respectively set forth in Sche-Boojum due A to these rules and shall ex- Zephyr.. pire on the 17th day of April in each year.

5 The fee payable in respect of each licence shall be the fee specifëd in Schedule B to these rules or the prescribed proportionate part there- of "shall be paid to the Colonial Treasurer or to such officer or officers as he may depute for that purpose.

The premises previously occupied by the Phenix Club were taken over on April 1st and were opened by the Honorary President, E.E. Sir Cecil Clementi, on June 17th before a large gathering of members and visitors. It is hoped that by mak ing the premises attractive and of Police or the District Officer, as 6. The Captain Superintendent keeping up the interest of members the ease inay be, or his authorised by the holding of lectures and dances, to attract many new mem-representative, may issue to per- hers, and your aid in this is re-es holding licences, under these quested. A portion of the new preof charge, for such periods and sub- rules temporary liquor licences, free mises has been set aside as a ladies'ject to such conditions as he may room and the ladies, are invited to think fit.

utilize same.

There has been no addition to the breach of any of these rules his any censee commits a Technical Library during the year, licence may be forfeited and can- it being considered advisable to ceiled by the Governor in Council, postpone any action in this direc-in addition to any other penalty to tion till the business of extending which he may be liable by law. and re-arranging the premises had heen satisfactorily accomplished.

In the twelve months since the last report there has been ab in ercase from 3143 to 3362 volumes in the general library.

A new section of general litera ture, dealing with marine matters, has been introduced and it is grati- fying to report that it has been well patronised:

As compared with 1025 the cir culation has increased from 9,150 to

10,797, an average of 994 per month,

8. These rules shall not £pply to European wines or spirits.

Billiard Handicap.

1st Prize Presented by Mr. J. N. McDougall, won by Mr. J. Jack.

2nd Prize Presented by the Far Enst Oxgyen & Acetylene Co., Ltd., Won by Mr. W. Brown.

Break Prize Presented by Institu tion, Won by Mr. E. Douglas.

1st Prize Presented by Mr. W. J.

which is another step nearer the hoped for 1,000 per month. Al-Hill, Won by Mr. W. B. Haslett. though it is not part of the 1926 Report, the Hon. Librarian is grati- fed to be able to announce that the circulation for January, 1027, was

1,039.

A series of six very interesting papers were arranged for the Win ter. Session.

Thre were read during the year under review:

The reading of these papers was very well hattended and much ap preciated by those present.

Our thanks are due to the gentle. men for the time they expended and the valuable knowledge they im- parted to members and their friends.

Members who have not yet obtain ed copies may do so on application to the Hon. Secretary,

Billiards.

"During the year the billiard room was extended and two extra tables

Notwithstanding this, the billiard returns for the year show a decrease as compared with former years.

All under the direct management of the SOUTH MANCHURIA RAILWAY CO. installed.

Illustrated Booklets and all Information post free on requart. Applications may be sent to the Hotel Managers at the various resorts or to

THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HOTELS, Trae Department Cabin add. MANTETSU or SKECO, SOUTH MANCHURIA BAILWAY, Dairen

19da1 s.B U. 5th & 8th Ed., AI, Läsber's and Bentley's.

WITHOUT PURE BLOOD HEALTHYIS IMPOSSIBLE.

BLOOD

VETARZO MEDICINE

Never before was there anything like it, nor are ita marrolloqu properties

likely ever to be equalled in diseases arising from impure blood. It sear glandular

ches out and expels from the vital current every inrking trace of poison- ons matter, curing blood and skin diseases, scrofalou sad

wellings, bad legs, abeceased, ulcers, eczema, gout, rheumatism, goitre

or Derbyshire Neck, etc. It improves the general health and quickly rumoves long-standing bronchitis, mthma and hacking, straining, apasmodic cough, too often the precursor of consumption.

LIFE WITHOUT HEALTH 19 LIVING DEATH.

BRAIN AND NERVE FOOD.

VETARZO -For Nervous Breakdown and

Chronde Weakness,

VETARZO REGULATORS. Safe and Reliable. English Price 31, (either remedy). The VETARZO BEMEDIES CO. Gospel Oak, N.VT6, London, Eng. Unprincipled Dealers may try to Bell you Something else for extra profit-do not accept it. Insist on haring VETARZŮ. The genuine has words" VETARZO REMEDIES" anGovernment Stamp. Hold by LEADING CASH CHEMINTA.

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BBLOKY, 19, QUAT VAN DIOK, AMYWBLY

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2nd Prize Presented by Institu- tion, Won by Mr. W. Gerrard.

Break Prize Presented by Institu- tion, Won by Mr. W. Taylor.

D.N.F.

Service Members Race.

In the Service Members race, the results were na under-

Hermics (Cutter).. Frobisher (Cutter) fermes (Custer)...

Finish Cor-

ing rected 4. 9.44 3.58. 9 Times. Times.

4.13.20.4. 1.44 4.14. 04. 233

4.17.30 4 3.39 4. 8.20 4.8.20

Delhi (Cutter) Hermes (Galley)... 4. 9.35 4. 5.53 Delhi (Galley)..... Titania (Whaler).. 4.25.50 Ambruse (Galley). 4.14.18 4.14.18 Frobisher (Galley) 4.17.17 4.17.17

4.12.59

Those sailing the vessels were:-- Hermes cutter, Lieutenant John; Frobisher cutter, P.O. Broomfield; Hermes cutter, Lieutenant Myers; wart; Delhi galley; Lieutenant Hill; Delhi cutter, Lieutenant Mickleth-

Titania whaler, LS. Players; Hermes galley, Eng.-Com. Villar; Frobisher galley, Lieutenant Duck-

worth.

The curso was (1) "Lyeemun | Beacon (P), (9) Kowloon Rocks (P).

S.C.A.A. SPORTS MEETING.

FIXED FOR MAY 197.

OPENING OF THE BATHING SEASON.

The South China Athletic Asso- ciation expeets to hold its eth anoual sports at Happy Valley on May, let, when there will be the ustal number of track and field cunts.

The annual sports, while condust. Four of the 1926 handicaps are ed by the South China Athletic As- still in progress, but owing to the sociation, have been regarded to the apathy of some of the contestants past as a local Chinese community these competitions are much delay-affair, and the members of the AB- ed and a fifth competition is mean- sociation, it is understood, are time being withheld.

endeavouring to make it as popular as posible this year.

A little more co-operation on the part of players would make these competitions more interesting, and would be greatly appreciated by the Committee.

Finance.

The result of the year's working shows a loss of $1,195.64 as against a proft of 84,094.00 for 1925. Reats shows an increase of 85,200 while a sum of 32,164:67 charges in connec. tion with fitting up of the extension of premises has been charged to re- venue account in addition, to de- preciation to the extent of 81,893 which is some 2660 more than the. 1925 figure.

Bad debts still figure very high,

no doubt due to the disturbed con

ditions throughout the year. Some of these debts are possibly recover- The 1025 handicaps were com-able but your Committee prefer to pleted with the following resulta. put before you a reliable statement Bo have written off all doubtful debts..

1st Prize Presented by Mr. B. L. Frost, Won by Mr. H. E. Scriven. 2nd Prize Presented by Mr. A. J. Stock, Won by Mr. W. C. Smith

The 8.C.A.A. Track and Field Committee has as its head Mr. Chan-son Chun, an athletic who has taken a number of prizes in local and Far Eastern meetings,

Ir. K. F. Junc, of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Go- down Company, has been appointed chairman of the South China Athletic Association committee for the bathing matshed and beach at North Point. The bathing season will probably begin about Enster.

HIN FAT COMPANY, LTD.

REPORT SHOWS A PROFIT.

$43,261 FOR THE YEAR.

SPORTING

LIFE

HER

MARRIAGE

VOW

LEATHERSTOCKING TALES

QUEEN'S THEATRE

TO-NIGHT & TO-MORROW at 9.30 p.m.

A. STROK

Presents

HEIFETZ

The World's Greatest Violinist'.

Prices: $6, $4, $3.00.

Gallery: $1.50

Booking at Moutrie's till 5 p.m.

MORRISON HALL CONCERT

AND DANCE.

SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION AT

CITY... HALL:

2.-Cantonese Music,

"Selec-

tions," Messre, I. T Pun, M. S. Lin, S. 8. Tec. 3.-Piano Solo: (a) "Becond Valse," Chopin; (b) “ The Willow Tree," Harry Ore. (Mr. Harry Ore).

The Warden and members of

4. Song, Mr. H. E. Gardner... Following the concert, refresh- Morrison Hall (one of the hostels of ments were served in the City Hall the, Hong Kong University) gaye & lounge, and afterwards there was mest, auccessful and enjoyable con- dancing in St. Andrew's Hall, cert and dance at the City Hall on with streamers, the walls being which WRA tastefully decorated Saturday night.

draped with the Morrison Hall colours.

Usually a more or less private)

The Titania's Melodians Orches- At the second ordinary general affair, the function was exceedingly tra" provided the dance music, and From the above figures it is ap- parent that the increase of sub-meeting of the Hip Fat Co., Ltd., well attended, there being a com- dancing continued, until a late scription to Ordinary and Assicate held at the head office of the Com- Members sanctioned at the extra pany, No. 81, Bonham Strand West, Pany of between four and five hun hour. The programme was made

waltzea, fox-trots, on Saturday afternoon, the report dred present, both at the concert p and

steps. stitution, Won by Mr. A. J. Stock. ordinary meeting held on Friday of the Directors to the shareholders, and the programme was 'as undered in the the Charleston figur-

Break Prize Presented by In-

President's Competition.

1st Prize Presented by Mr. J. Ormiston, Won by Mr. L. J. Black

burn.

28th, 1926, WAS fully

and the statement of accounts for justified.

Of the twelve elected to serve on the Ping Yon Year, ending Feb- the Committee last year, six resign- ruary 1st, 1927, showed that the 2nd Prize Presented by Mr. L. Jcd, and the following members were nett profit for the year is $43.901.08 co-opted Messrn. J. Brook, A The amount braught. forward Blackburn, Won by Mr. W. J. Ren- Hovey, A J..J. Martin, A. Lands from last year is $17,67265, making derson,

bert and G. Taylor. For the best a total of 860,934.33 for appropria-. interests of the Institution it is de- tion. sirous that so many changes should. The Directors recommended the

voided. be 1

following:-

Break Prize Presented by Institu- tion, Won by Mr. W. B. Haslett.

Thornycroft Challenge Cup."

Voting papers for the new com- Jat Prize Presented by Messra J.mittee are issued to all ordinary

1. Thornycroft & Co., Ltd., Won members and it is hoped that as.

by Mr. E. W. Blackmore.

2nd Prize Presented by the Far East Oxygen & Acetylene Co., Ltd.,

Won by Mr. W. Taylor.

many as possible will be filled in and returned not later than the 30th inst.

The following office-bearers will Break Prize Presented by Institube elected at the annual meeting

President, Vice-Presidents (2), Hon. Librarian, Hon. Secretary, Hon Treasurer, Anditora.

tion, Won by Mr. P. T. Farrell,

(Continued on next column.)

(1) To pay a dividend of 0 per

cent., absorbing 81,800.

(2) To transfer to reserve fand

$50,000.

(3) To pay a bonus to staff, ab

sorbing $2,000,

This leaves to be carried forward the sum of $7,124.33.

The accounts had been audited by Bio Lum Cho Ring.

of

One-

book of words." The scene was a delightful one. Part L

There were quite a number of 1.-Opening Belection, Crecendo Europeans, men and women, and

Orchestra.

the many Chinese young Indies were wearing gorgeously beautiful frocks -Chinese Music,," Shil Took,"

Bome of

part European, part Chine Commercial Press Music Club. ese pattern, and others of entirely.. 3-Piano Salo, "Moonlight Chinese

design, Sonata," Beethoven (to Com-

(Mr. Harry Orr), 4.-Dance, Dragon Fly," Miss

Helca Eo,

The officials were:- memorate the Centenary of The Warden, the Rev. T. W death, 18th March, 1997). Feroe ORF Concert Coca- O.B.E., LL.D.; Chairman, mitton, Messrs. B. F. Cheung, Les Shiu Kee, B. V. Gitting, and T.. K. Lau; Decorations Committee, Messrs. E. C. Chen, E. Wong Tape, F. T. Lim and C. K. Yih; Reception Committee, Messrs. Y. T. Chan, K. Y. Poon, C. X. Yu, Peter Pau, H T. Wood and K. H. Yuen. The Secretary was Mr. P. I. Chan

Part II..

1-Violin Solo, Traumerei,

Schumana. (Mr. A. A Dawes, bandmaster). Titania Melod

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