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Chinese friends seemed to think A report mada to the police by "cheaper money" would the Sang Kes frm of contractors in prove the salvation of everything Kowloon states that 8900 worth ei teakwood has been stolen from a and concentrated their attention

matshed. upon that one point. The spectacle of presumably hard-headed business A case of canine rabies ; was men discussing this one, in the cir- reported from the New Territory cumstances unimportant;* |

phase of on Thursday. Two cases of diph the problem, and subsequently theria, one British and the other going cap in hand to the banks to Chinese were notified on Thursday, plead for greater facilities in bor- rowing, struck us as ludicrous, and in the words of the song which, years ago, Miss CONNI Exiss made so popular "We thought it our duty to say so."..

The theft of money and jewellery amounting to 8458.20 from a cabin trunk in her room has been report ed to the police by Mrs. McCor dack, of Harbour View, Chatham Road.

The body of a Chinese girl, found on the rocks at Chungpaitao, is believed to be that of one of the passengers of the motor boat which caught fire during a picnic trip et Saikung last Sunday,

The representatives of the Chi- nese Chamber of Commerce, how ever, would not acknowledge the futility of their procedure. They did not seem to realise that there were plenty of banks in the Colony, all private institutions "ready, and eager to do as much business as The opening dance of a series possible on a remunerative basis arranged by St. Peter's Church and that competition alone would Young Men's Club is to be held at Messrs. Lane, Crawford's Restaur- ant on Tuesday evening next, be-

be sufficient to prevent the main-

tenance of any arbitrary rates of interest. They stuck to their guns, bravely but foolishly, and asked the British merchants to do what

ginning at 8.30. The music will be provided by the Titanic Melodians

In our report yesterday of the

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DEATH.

McCUBBIN-On the 1st instant,

ai "Hillcrest," Hillmorton, Rugby, Joan McCurers, late of Hong Kong and China Gas Co. By cable.

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & TRADE IMPROVEMENT.

WANTED TO BENT-Furnished We publish in to-day's issue the HOUSE, PEAX DISTRICT, for letter from the Hong Kong General One Year from 19 MARCH. At least Admission to Fubscribers' Enclosure Three Bedrooms; Garage desired Chamber of Commerce to the

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given by Mr. H. E. Lanepart at The subject of the lecture to be the weekly public meeting of the Hong Kong Lodge of the Theoso- phical Society to-morrow (Sunday) evening at Lace, Crawford's Res taurant, will be "The coming of the World Teacher."

The Committee of this Cham ber (the General Chamber of Commerce) are diffident of sp proaching the banks... being convinced that the banks need no

Only 1:32 inches of rain were advice in the sense of doing all recorded at the Botanic Gardens they can to encourage trade, and last month Of this being conscious also that it is on the 19th and 23 the following inches fell outside the province of the Cham- day. There was a small shower on ber to suggest, to, bankers the the seth and just a spattering on lines on which they should deal the 22nd and 23rd There was in with their constituentia matter fact nothing to complain about. in which they must act in accord- ance with their own judgment, having in view the interests "of their shareholders and deposi tors,"

In the course of a raid by Sub-Laspector Chevalier on a house in On Man Street, Shamshu po, 'Chitless who is believed to have

later.

There is no need to pursue this jumped out through a window was question further we turn much injuries and sent to the Kowloon picked up suffering from "serious more gladly to the concluding Hospital, where he died some hours paragraph of the letter.

The Hong Kong St. George's "The delegates of this Cham- ber (the General Chamber) ex- Society Ball is to be held on Fri- press.

their high appreciation day, January 6th, and members are of the interesting discussion which requested to send in their applica

tions for tickets for the Ball as took place and the hope that t

soon as possible to Mr. S. T. But will be the forerunner of many. others in furtherance of our com- Davis. Englishmen wishing to join Lin, c/o Messrs Linstead and mon interests."

OBITUARY.

MR. J. McCUBDIN.

AN OLD RESIDENT OF HONG KONG

the Society, should apply to the That is the spirit to be commend above named. ed. The first conference was а failure, as it was bound to be, because it set out to tackle an intricate business problem in a peculiarly unbusiness-like, almost childish, way, but that is no reason why further conferences should share the same fate, and we 'trust they will be held. There are all manner of questions cropping up, practical questions, which co-opera- tion between the European and Chinese Chambora of Commerce, properly established, might help to Ist (Thursday). solve. The effect of the high cost of labour on trade, to which pass ing reference was made at the first meeting, is a case in point. The

will learn with regret of the pass- Many of his Hong Kong friends

ing away at home of Mr. John and China Gas Company, McCubbin, late of the Hong Kong

The news was received by cable yesterday, the message stating that Mr. McCubbin died at "Hallcrest," Hillmorton, Rugby, on December

Kong as long ago as 1000, and Mr. McCubbin came to Hong remained here for 23 years, having held during that period the posi tion of Resident Engineer with the Hong Kong Gas Works. He was stendily increasing cost of food is known to a very large circle of

matter, which the Sanitary Board ment.

friends. Ho left in 1923, on retire

are now investigating. The prob

He served his apprenticeship at Greenock, of which place he was a

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private discussion, which recently might reasonably expect the asso Hong Kong he was manager of the took place between representatives cisted Chambers of Commerce to He was an active member of the Gas Works at Chorley, Lancashire. of both bodies, on the subject of endeavour to contribute towards Hong Kong St. Andrew's Society, improving trade in Hong Kong their solution. Individual traders

in which he had held office.

Mr. McCubbin was also a Free- The letter shows that the discus-

be relied upon to look mason. « sion did not lead to any tangible

As a old member and President their individual affairs. of the Institute of Engineers and result, but nevertheless we are glad The Chambers, working together, Shipbuilders he was perhaps best that it has been forwarded to us

known amongst the engineering and might we think possibly do more shipping fraternity. He was a for publication. We are naturally than they now do towards helping member of the Institution for 3 all interested in trade improvement to lift obstacles which press heavily from 1904 to 1992 and President years, a member of the Committee and it is satisfactory to know that upon business us whole and from 1013-2014. the organised commercial associa towards the removal of which the tions in the Colony are alive to individual can do but little. the needs of the situation and are willing to explore the possibilities of bringing about a change for the better. This particular conference aroused a certain amount of criti-

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There will be a sitting of the Bankruptcy Court this morning.

A concert is being given at the Diocesan Girls School this evening, at nine o'clock.

cism, but that criticism was not directed against the policy of hold ing the conference; far from it.

'The debate which had been ten- The criticism was directed solely tatively arranged for Monday night against the ill-conceived agenda at the St. Peter's Young Men's proposed for consideration. Our Club has been cancelled.

'On the occasion of his retirement from the Colony, Mr. McCubbin was presented with an address by the President, Committee and mem- berd of the Institution, placing on record the respect and esteem in. which he was held and bearing tribute to the, enduring impression of his personality and deep interest in the Institution. This presenta tion was made by Mr. 8. Baker.

When Mr. and Mrs. McCubbin arrived Home they settled down near Rugby. Roeaves a widow { and two children, oớt, a'son, being" | at Home, the other, a married daughter being the wife of Mr. James Stewart of Taikoo For these much sympathy will be felt.

CORRESPONDENCE. RETURN OF H.E. THE

CRICKET CRITICISM.

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE

DAILY PRESS"]

EONG LON

St.-Perhaps you will kindly

allow me to say that on rending R. Abbit's spirited and admirably written delenco of cricket criticism,

particularly when it relates to inter. port matches, that I most heartily

endorse his views.

GOVERNOR.

ARRIVES. YESTERDAY:

EVENING.

GREETINGS AT QUEEN'S PIER.

His Excellency the Governor ( Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G., accom panied by Lady Clementi and child- It surely is rea. returned to the Colony last cricket" for a writer, especially evening, after their visit to Japan' one of R. Abbit's obvious sincerity, and North China. - to say nothing of his marked ability to deal with his subject, to express his honest opinion regarding play and players.

Like myself, many readers of your paper have probably little leisure to witness interport matches, and to such therefore, the obviously un. biassed views of such a writer as R. Abbit are exceedingly welcome. They compensate considerably for our misfortune in not seeing the matches.

If all criticism is as impartially expressed as is that R. Abbit's then it can do no harm to the criticised.

Ilis Excellency arrived by the N.Y.K. Fushimi Maru, which went to a buor just off Queen's Fier shortly after 7 pm

Inimmediately the Fushimi Maria bad made fast, the launch Pictoria left Queen's Pier to convey His Excellency and Lady Clementi ashore...

Among those who were on the Fictoria to meet His Excellency were the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G., who has been carrying out

the duties of Oficer Administeri the Government, during the no- seace of HE the Governor, Mrs.

to criticise a cricketer while he is Capt. B. R. Forster (Private Secre To contend that it isn't cricket Soutbora, Capt. Whyte (A.D.O.), engaged in a match seems to me tary), Commander G. F. Hole, merely funny-but then, of course, funny remarks are frequently ex. RN." (Harbour Master), and Mr. pressed in after dinner speeches: J. F. Brenan (British Consul at and they are none the less funny Canton, who came down to Hong even when they are intended to be Kong on business and returned to serious.-Yours, etc.,

Canton last night).

ELECTRIC HARE.

Hong Kong, December and.

ROBBERY FRUSTRATED.

MAN. AND WIFE FIGHT

INTRUDERS.

trated at Yaumati last night, the An attempt at robbery was frus-

putting up a stout resistance and inmates of the premises involved raising an alarm.

On Queen's Pier, there was a representative gathering of Govern- ment officials, members of the Councils, and prominent members of the Chinese community assem bled to greet His Excellency and Lady Clementi, who, on stepping ashore, shook hands with all, and then left in motor, cars, accom- panied by the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Forster for. Government House Southora, Cart Whyte and Capt.

The Hon Mr. E. R. Halifax Among those on the Iler were:

entered a rice shop on the ground Officer Commanding the Forces, At about 9 o'clock three men General C. C. Luard (General

(Colonial Secretary), H.E Major:

floor of No. 69, Battery Street, and South China Command), and Lieut."" attempted to effect a robbery. The R. Q. F. Johnston (A.D.C.), Com- struggled with one of the men, and Henry Gollan (Chief Justice), His master of the shop, however, modore J. L. Pearson, C.MG., Sir his wife did her share by shouting Honour Mr. Justice J. R. Wood Robbers" and generally raising (Puisne Judge), the Hon. Sir resistance the three men hurriedly R. C. Tredwell (Consul-General for an alarm.

Taking fright at this unexpected General), Mr. E. W. Hamilton, Mr. Joseph Kemp, K.C. (Attorney- decamped without stealing any the United States in Hong Kong), thing. Apparently one of the men, Mr. D. W. Tratman, the Hon. Mr. at least, was armed, for after their R. A. C. North (S.C.A.), the Hon. departure a dagger was found lying fr. Me on the floor of the shop.

WEATHER REPORT.

FRESH AND FINE.

The Observatory's weather repert

Messer (Colonial Treasurer), Mr. G. R. Sayer, Dr. E. P. Minne, the Hon. Sir Show Son Chow, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G. Mr. Li Yau Tsun, and "several other Chinese gentlemen..

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When His Excellency and Lady Clementi drove away to Govern forecast and remarks, issued yester- ment House, their cars day evening at 6.20 p.m. states officers on motor-cycles.co

escorted by

department that the anti-cyclone over. China has strengthened slightly.

traffic

The Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern,

Fresh monsoon may be expected C.M.G., and Mr. Southern will along the S.E. Coast of China and leave Hong Kong on holiday by the over the China Sea.

Empress liner next week, and Forecast:NE. Winds, fresh to will spend Christmas ín Van moderate, Ane,

couver.

TWEEDLEDEE TO TWEEDLEDAM.

Dear Tweedledam, The "leather **. Runs neck-and reck with heather This week, and even batsmen lose their charm,

When Wee Macs come together

"And Big Jocks lauch and blether, And tartans show the strength of braway--arm

The Sassenach's not in it

When every bonny minute

Is redolent with fumes of golden-heath !

When (thus the poet's fable)

There's yae Hac on the table,

And, likely, mon, saither underneath!

Perhaps this gives the reason Why, at each braw Boots' season-

A guid braid tongue is sought by all and each,

Yet, other days, what danger.

Assails the Southron stranger

Who dares to know a Scotchman "by his speech;"'

Oh, by the way, there's worrying Of Mighty Brains, and flurrying About the latest Q.E.D., I've heard; Just how much elevation, Id est, inebriation, Produces one five-lettered cryptic word.

A seer long since describing

The glories of imbibing

Fair Wisdom's nectar (or the other sort), Decreed that word might only

Be used when spirits lonely

The gentle pavement grasped for sweet support!

To change the theme: how needful

to the theme how ne

'It is "to' make us heedful

Of dire distress and want both near and far!

So, having no poor bear us, "Twill case our wealth and cheer ni

To buy that secretarial motor-car {.

Well, Tweedledam! They tell us That house boys' tricks compel us. To quiver when our compradores we see';

But, what with balls and heather And potions for the weather,..

I wonder Thine to cinders,

TWEEDLEDEE.