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'HONGKONG BENEVOLANT

SOCIETY.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY JANUARY 31 10 18

PIRACT ON THE WHANOPO.

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SHANGHAT BOAT "ATTACKEDİ

The following report Is taken from the Shanghai Mercury of 35th Jan The unrest which has been the prevailing feature of the noises portion of Cheklang within recent weeks has once more broken out. This time it seems to have taken a much more serious char

bịn to refrain from further lamentations. We understand that besides nuing the passengers the pirates got bold of treasure valded at nearly Sião o that had been shipped on the Isunch Top Haurchow, and was then, allowed to. proceed. By this thus the lunch of the Tai Shuid chong Co had arrived, and at once upped her engines when called upon to do

10 by the pirates. No pan was hurt-pa shis

Society that in alms and objects: lave, beso judiciously served by the outgoing Committès. I take it that nothing need be said by me to ANNUAL, MEETING.

recommend it to the favour of those present, Mr. Murray Stewart presided at the annual but if, through the columns of the focal Press, mesting of the Hongkong Bapevolant Social ita contents should reach a larger audience, held at the City Hall last evening. Among will remind them unpleasantly of distress ho- others present were Mesdames tkinson, Bus varing in our midst in guises which ran fer it bury, Chatham, May, Hickling, Jordan, Peter, difficult and perplexing to devi, with Misfor Sutherland, Vorgisch, Pollock (hán, secretary), tune is not a cheerful topic, and in our presen Mist Fletcher, Bishop Lander, thic-Hon. Dr. J. easy environment of abound.png cresilire cum-acter and to-day a case of the most dating form litoch, which after being plundered of treasure M. Atkinson, the Hon, Mr. H. E. Pollock, K C.,forts the mere thought of it is apt to be regard. of piracy, on the very bounds of civilisation, based, we boderstand, at nearly $5,00 noi coppling what was taken from the pas- Mr. Amos 1. Wilder, Dr.. F. W. Clark, Revs. ad as an unwelcome intrusion, ifere the saying taken place. The spot at which the outrage | nedgarn, was also let go. Before releasing the F. T. Johnson, J. H, France and C. H. Hickling. "that the poor are always with us" loses force.was perpetrated is a walled village of the name

of Kazay situated on the Whangpo a few lunch the pirate chiaftɛld the crew and pas The Chairman sald:-Notice of this meeting We seldom witness signs of actual want. We was duly given, and the commilles now submit are not haunted by hungry looks. Indigence hours' steaming from Shanghai, and the cir-gers that his name was Yu Meng-hel and cumstance that such an affair, should have that if they wished for redress and to be lo to members the annal report, which, as it has hides its het Suffering shrinks away. :]

occurred on a river frequented every day by demaitied for their fesses, they should apply not been circulated, must now be read, but speak of our own poor, of course. They are sel

to the prefect of Sungkiang and the officer before reading it I will tell you of the objects | dom in evidence and, in much as the argument crafts, which I not in oreign hands at least of the Society:-The Hongkong fenevolent concerning that which is not seen is apt to representing in some degree foreign interests, commanding a squadron of the Cheklang Salt Soctely, we founde! in September, 1889, "for be the same a concerning that which does points to the existence of a desperate state of Excise feat, named Shes Slao-mel. Having the purpose of rendering assiv'anco in cases of Do!'ex-st; we are all perhaps liable to grow matters in the vicinity, A Shanghai boat, the said this, YU Mong-hai-left the launch and sickness, want, poverty or distress arising from a little heedless and to pursue our avoca ions Li-dang, was made the victim of the piratical at ordered her to proceed to her destination, Fram time to time amongst persons other than mem and relaxations without indulging overmuch tack and arriving at the post this afternoon the ports received yesterday it appears that the

passengers and crew bad a tale of thrilling later pirates were heating for the Taibu lake, bers of the Fattuguain or Chinen-community la reflexions such as are forced upon our

As koca as his Honour Liang Teotal, heard in the Cabiny," It is an attempt to introduce notice by a report of this kind.... A perusal of est dod at the same time of the utmost aadsess

10 relate. Attacked in the early morning from of the piracies, he ordered an armed launch and method and organisation into our ch writable it serves, in any case, to show that there is n effort; sad 10 secure by careful investigation of regrettable need for the existence of the Be. the river bank by a large gang of desperadoss & fleet of inland gunboats to search for the who fred anveral volleys upon them they pirates and patrol the route between this and all cases that help shall chiefly be given to the city, I hope that some of those who ought to

arrived with thres of their sumber dead and the Chekiang border. The host trains started most needy, and the most deserving. The belqug, and who do not, will be reached by the

five wounded. When the news of the occur as usual yesterday afternoon, and it is reported relief given varies with the individual cases account of beneficent activities and induced to Some are granted pussyze money to enable jaja, Most of them are, I imagine, merely rence was made known the jetty at the Soo-that the one belonging to the Japanese Com- chow Creek where the boat landed was lined pany went with an armed pany of Japaness on them to wet back to hame lants; same are unmindful of the need. In the delicate matter helped to pay their rents certain children, deft of dealing with the cases which come before the with hundreds of natives all keeply interested. orphans and destiture, are being maintained Committee rate qualities are requisita. Most It is understood that in the course of the after noon the Tantai was apprised of the attack and at school; employment as found, for not a few of us, I fancy, would not care to take over our who have been strand in the Colony; and a share of the common responsibility and per-will shortly hold an inquiry. Title tempstry assistance in given to many, sobally' attend to it. Few blogs are more helping them through a crisis and sometimes hateful than to rela a help; few things more towards a fresh start in life. The income annoying than to be imposed upon. Conse be of the Society is derived from subscriptions quently it is a great relief to be able to refer and donations. The condition of member importunity to some constituted authority quali- ship in the subscription of $1 per annum, fed by patience, tact and kindness to officiate, "This gives the privilege of recommending cases) and those members who, like myself, aɛe mere- for investigation by the committee. Any sum ty passive asuisters, owe a debt of gratitude to paid to, the secretary, other than by way of the Committee and to their active helpers for subscription, is deemed a donating, A donat klug our charity off our han ls. Satisfied that tion of not less than $5› entitles the donor to a the ordinary members realise this indebtedness life membership of the Society. A general and fully appreciate the value, in care, trouble, meeting in held once a year to receive reports, and anxious thought, of the work done, I can. elect a committee for the ensuing twelve fidently recommend, and now formally move, months, and discuss generally the Society's the adoption of the report. interests. The Committee meets on the first Tuesday of every, month, and also specially when nqhed, for the discharge of the func tions of the Society, as abova outlined.

THE KEPORT.

TIK GARANTER SCHEME.

The report of the guarantee scheme for 1907 is as follows: Dating the past year the calls made upon the guarantors were comparatively few in number and in nearly one half of the

DETAILS OF THE ATTACK,

The detai's of the occurrence so far as can scertained are as follows. The China Merchants' pasenger brat ki hong, in tow of steam tweech, left lan, chow at 4 o'clock yesterday ukernoon for Kashing and Shanghai, The former place was reached this morning at about 4 o'clock and the Journey to Shanghai was resumed. It was then that the attack was made, at, a place between Kazay and Fung. оп the borders of the ching situate

two provinces of Cheklang and Kiangro. The Li-hang bad a full complement of passengers who were sleeping at the time, some in their books and some on the top of the boat, being sheltered only by an awning. The robbers made their appearance at about 6.30 am, their strength being stated at about 200. They were fully armed with rifles, bayonets and knives and they made their presence Mr. Stewart proceeded to read the Society's cases the men were not long out of employ-known by loud cries and shrieks for the report for the past year, the more salient fea- ment, and were able out of their advances in boats to stop. The laodah, seeing the im- tures of which are as follows:-During the pay their own expenses, thus ralieving the gun.minent dinger, refused to do so and io creased his speed. The attackers were all the year, fifteen applications for assistance were rantors of all responsibility. In all, seven cases made to the Comer tee, and twelve of those were, after careful investigation, admitted to the while running alongsi e the siver-backs and who applied received being either with money, ben fits of the scheme. Of this number, frur their demands to stop having been ignor board and lodging, woik found, for them in thebe ng sailors were sent to the Sailors' Home ad they commenced to fire with their rifles. Colony, or their passages paid to various places of West Point. In three of these cases work. The bullets penetrated the wooden bulwarks where they had friends or promise of em was quickly found and the men obtaining ad and deckhouse of the Llikang and first one and ployment. Thirteen other cases received relief vances paid their own expenses. The fourth then another passenger was hit; The attack was ke, t up for nearly a quarter of an hour and through the Rev. J..df. Pance, M.a., Seamen's had to wait a long time and the guarantor was Chaplair, to whom the thanks of the Com called upon to make up a deficiency of more the passen, ers were all the time in fear and milles are again tendered for his most invalu than forty dollars. Three men who were antrembling. All they could do was to m ke able help in investigating cases, and render sailors were taken into the, Stameo's Institute their escape as fast as possible, but they could ing immediate, temporary assistance, to such at Wanchai. One man very'qu ckly, got work not go faster than the boat would take them. as he considers in need of this. The Society and bar sit ce refunded the amount $6,9s paid The robbers continued to shower their bullets on the craft until they were compelled to has paid for the support and education of for him, The other two, despite every effort, five children during the past year and monthly were for nearly seven weeks dependest up n fall away, the speed of the boat being a allowances have been made for house rent to their gurauters and a heavy call had perforce greater pare tho they themselves could old and deserving people. Two girls having to be made upon those gentlemen. Lorking keep up. All the windows of the Zịch ng finished their education wilte expressing their back upon the year there is good reason for were shattered to bits and bullets went in all gratitude for all the Society has done for them. thinking that the scheme has been on the directinas into the panellings. Three passen. The Society has dealt with over 1,750 cases since whole a good thing for the Colony. It has Reis were killed on the spot mad five others its establishment in 1286. The essential object helped men to help themselves and put them were injured, one or two of these being shot is to relieve those who have the strongest claims, in the way of getting employment Concluding, dawn in their bunks. Having got clear of the the really deserving cases of want and sickness, the Chairman said: 'I have been asked to ap. attackers, the boars proceeded in haste to to relieva old age, care for, and educate, young pestio gentlemento com 1(arward as guarantors Shanghai where on arrival at 1 pm to-day the children, dependent on the Sciety, and also as those provided under the schento or those

occurrence was promptly reported to the Coar when possible to help the erring and those who formerly stood guarantors have about run toms andthroughthal quarter to the West Hong: who have fillen into hid weys, to make a through. To persuade thers to come forward skew Police on 1 to the Taotai. The five injured fresh start and do better this,s. To do all I will be very glad to lead the way myself (ap. men were all removed to hospital for treatment, this wisely and conscientiously, each case plause). I now move that this report on the and it is doub ful if they will recover, their

· must be personally`investigated by members guaranteercheme be adopted.

wounds appearing in every case to be serious. The dead men were kept on board and will be of the committer, or the Ieference. Com mitter, before help is given so as to avoid the

taken charge of by the Riverolice. On danger of multiplying applications for relief.

the affair becoming known in the Settlement Should subscribers with for more particulars

crowds of people wended their way to the jetty the Hon. Secretary will be please! to give fur

in the North Soochow Road to hear all details. ther details. The thinks of the committee are

The affair has created the most perfound sen- due, to the St. George's A.D.C. for $200, the

sation in the Settlement and action on the proceeds of a performance given for the benefit,

Dr. A⚫kinson seconded, and the motion was part of the steamship company, which has con- of the Socinty. Ale the comm'ten have carried.

siderable influence with the Imperial Govern-

Mr. Pollock seconded, and the motion was carried.

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The Chairman proposed the election of the following ladies to the committee-Mesdames Peter, Sutherland, Jordan, Hickling, Voreizich, Polock, Siebt, Bunbury, Clayson, Pemberton. and Hancock.

from Lady Lugard-"

"Dear Mrs. Pollock will with pleasure become patroness of the Benevolent Society, and if I can be of any use to you. In that post. ‚tion I 'hope you will never hesitate to refer to me. Yours very sincerely. C. E, LÚGARD."

This was all the business,

A TRICK, THAT FAILED,

COOLIE'S BAD MISTAKE.

. TWO LAUNCHES PLUNDERED, In addition to the foregoing, the M. C. D. News, of 27th inst, poklishes the fallowing particulars-The pi-ales belong to the band of desperados who assisted the peasants of Tunshsian, Kashing prefecture, in their feaur rection, as a protest against the collection of the taxes by the authorities on land of which the crops had beca destroyed by rain and floods in the summer..

board.

↑ TRIAD SOCTHTY RAID.

*

*THIKEE ALLEGED MEMBERS ARRESTED.

TO-DAY'S Advertisements.

HONGKONG HOTEL.

MENU. —

· SATURDAY;÷February 1st, 1908.

DINNER.

HORS D'EUVRES.

· Macasar Fish and U iva Crombas.

Soup. Tomato,

FIBIL SA

Boiled Fish and Oyster Sauce.

ENTRIES.

Lumb. Cutlets (Italian Style). Pigeon Farcis and Mushrooms,

· Sweetbrend Paitier

CURKY Nepaul.

JOINTS, &c.

Foast Beef and Horseradish. Roast Turkey and Cranberry Falice. Boited Ox Tongue and Caper Sauce, Colt Stuffed Duck and Mixed Balad.

"

SWEETS

Brend and Buttar, Pudding. Chocolate Ice Cream and Finger Ca

Tipay Cakezze Cheese traws. :

*NE DESSERT, A

Coffee Fruit

FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.

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TN accordance with Government Notification No. 41, FIRE INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business on MONDAY, the 3rd February, 1908..

By Order,

A. R. LOWE, Secretary, Hongkong, 31st January, roo8.

" BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

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5.5. "DENGLOE". FROM LEITH, LONDON AND STRAITS

While making inquiries in Chinese Street, Central district, last night, into a highway rob bery which occurred on the Bowen Road the other day, particulars of which were reported in a previous issue of this paper, Sergeant Lee, of No. 2 Polica Station, got wind of a meeting of Trind Society men which was 10 take place that night in house No. 13, From several informers he learnt that this was correct. After laying low for a white the Sergeant railed the house, but to his disappointment there was no meeting in pro gtest.He searched the place, however, and found books, scrolls, etc., relating to the unlaw. ful' society, several pairs of grass shoes (which members wear during the meeting), the hoop (which represents the moon), the tub (which is supposed to hold buman blood"), scales and sɔmie fans)": ·wo men, who were found in the house, were arreste! A third man entered

No Claims will be admitted, after the Goods as the officer and his captiver ware leaving and ho also wis seized, tie was promptly searched bare left the Godowns, and all Goods remain and a brok, which was found in his pocketing undelivered after the 6h inst, will be

subject to rent. showed him to be a Triad Society man, too. The trio were removed to the Central Police Station and fuck d up. They were arraigned at the Police Court, this morning, and remanded,

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THE ROYAL HONGKONG-BOLE

CLUB.

The first monthly competitions for the Sand. den' Farewell Cup was. beld at Happy Valley from the 18th to 20th January, 1908. The fol lowing returns were made;—

SAUNDERS, YAREWELL CUP.

Lt. Col. H. N. Dumble

ton, R............rec. astrokes up

all square Mr. A. Gittisän y Mr. M. A. Murray

2

4 5

Mr. 11. G. Wilson, RM... t Dr. G. M. Harston Col. H. Martin, A.M.S... Staff urgean H, E. Tum

linson, K.M... Mr.T.. Forrestwear Mr. C. E. 14. Beavis Dzec 2 Mr. W. ironsile -

14

Mr. J. Hall 12 14

(27 entries).

TOOL..."

dowa

W

IF

3. 4.

allsquare

9

35

Mt. T. S. Forrest ...owes strokes4 up Dr. G. M. Barston.tec. 7 CoL H. Martin, A.M.Si.. » Staff Surgeon Hl. E. Tom.

linson, RN... ME C. E. H. Beavis ... a

#

3 down (15 entries).

*Wigner of Pool,

*† Winner of Cup.

CRIUKĘT.

HONG KONG CRICKET CLUE.

The following teams will meet in a match on the Club's ground, in-morrow, commencing at a p.m. ¡---

Married-Messis, R. Hancock, E. H. Hinds, H. R. Phelips, J. W. C. Bosnai, G. A. Hastings, A., Mackenzie, Bon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Major Macfarlane, and Cameron Highlanders, Major Stephenson, 3rd Mid. Regt, F. Maitland and Capi. Beasley, 2.6.

The leader of the prales personally boardedSlogies Messi, H. Hancock, W. C.D.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being lanter at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd.. whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

'All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned, on or before the rath inst, or they will not be recognized,

1

All brekep, thafed, and damaged Goods are

to be left in the Godowos, where they will be examined on the 6th ins%, at 11AM.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by :

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, jist January, 1908,

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND: SINGAPORE.

"HE Steamship

THE

""GREGORY 'APCAR,"

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed at once, at Consignets' riak and expense,

Cargo remaining on board after 4 P.M., of the

1st prox, will be landed at Consignees risk

and expense.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

DAVID SASSOON & CO, LIMITED,

Agents.

Hongkong, 31st January, 1968.

1183

Intimation.

THE

ROBINSON PIANO

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THE Steamship.

"GREGORY APCAR," Captain S. H. Belson, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SUNDAY, the and prox, at Daylight.

This Steamer, has Superior Accommodation for Passengers, and is installed throughout with Electric Light and carries a duly certified | Doctor.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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Agents Hongkong, 31st January, 1968.

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ROWLOON CRICKET CLUB. ·

Tenuis Handicap Tournaments-Below are the draws in the first rounds of the Singles and Mixed Doubles Handicap-The men's doubles

KOWLOOK.

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO., LD.

Apply to-

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Hongkong, 1st January, 19c8,"

TO LET.

No. 5. MORRISON HILL,

ONE FOUR-ROOMEI, HOUSE," PRATA EAST, near East Point,

Apply t

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, Hongkong, 19th October, Tony.

TO LET.

"QUSES in Avitim Avenue, Kowloon, Apply toda PORE, D. SASSOON & CO,

Compradore Department. Hongkong, 29th January, 1908. ^2 [077.

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Himmediate Possention.

the launches accompanied by only ten boats, Turner, A. A. Claxton, H. R. Maklu, A. R. each boat containing tedi men, while some thirty Lowe, H. H. Stevens, ). W. Taylor, J. Hwill be played on the American Tournament GODOWN No. 3 NEW PRAYA, Kennedy or more moored to the backs were lined by men Chalmers, T. G. Gray, W. F. Brewer and system, each air playing each other pair the

agalo most cordial'y to think the managers of The Chairman then read the following letterment, isnticipated........ the various steamship companies who have an kindly responded to their appeals for reduced passages for many of their applicants. The committee desire to express their" "grateful appreciaton of the very generous donation of $10,000 to the funds of the Society which has been made by MH: N. Mady. This sum has been invested in Ilangkong Club Deben- tures, and in called "The Mody Trust Fund,” and accordingly "brio;1) an 'annual income of $700 to the Secinty. There is Empte scope for the employment, of this ad-itional revenue A rather untidy scene was witnessed on the in the furtherance of the work, and while grate-Cagton wharves at about ten o'clock last nigh, fully achowledging this generous gift the am- and it terminated in the arrest of a very enter miller sincerely hope that present subscribers prising coolie named Hin ing. Hio, itappears, will continue their support as in past years, and took passage on board tbo,steamer Pufchon, armed withrifl:1,etc, ready to fire on the launches that new members may be added to the list; for from Canton, yesterday afteracon. During the should they escape. The Li-Aang was the first although by the gift the funds may not be atsuch trip Hin made the acquaintance of a young to arriva at the place of the pirates' ambush, & low ebbes in the previous year ago when the student named Yow Li. Now this was Yew's near a temple called Yewangmiso (Temple of work was seriously crippled by lack of funds,first sex voyage and he was glad to meet some the Wild Prince), some ten miles on this other the European population is Increasing and the 'one who could tell him something of Hong. | side of Sungkiang, Socialy needs all this help and support that can | korg. Hin sized his man tip, N the The next to pass the scene was the launch This match will take place on Saturday at be afforded to it to meet the demands for and Americans say,

An idior, and while of the top, or Japanser, Company, 215 pm, on the former Club's ground. The anistance, to carry on the work satisfactorily telling all he didn't know of this Colony, This launch at once stopped when ordered following will represent Craigengewert-E. E. In concidalor, the committee wish ta sincerely his briin was devising ways and means of to do so. The leader of the pirates was Lammert (capt.), R. Bas, A. O. BIWE, R. L. thank all who have helped them during the victimizing the youth. And needless to say then heard to order bis quen that they were Mandemos, G. A. Hancock, G. EvAGS, E. past year, and hope that all the residents in both were enjoying themselves. When the not to molest any one on board who voluntarily Irving, R. Pestonji, La Rose, M. E. Asger, F'oʻgkang will take an interest in the Society, Fatahan arived in port and moored at her banded over his or her valuables. Amongst the and P. H. Kew. not only by subscribing monny but by mention. wharf in took the opportunity of king off passengers, however, were a father and son, with his friena's luggage. The" idiot —Hin ing to the Hon. Secretary or any other mem has since changed, his opinion-noticed the the latter of whom, it seemed, was » little too bers of the commiten names and addresses of trick and calmly followed his man to the slow in obeying the pirates' order to hand over persons who'rerd help and by sympathising, wharf, where he seized him by the queue. bis money, with the result that he was shot, with, and supporting the attempt which hin, swung round sharply and struck out. Upon heating the abot the pirate chief, who bera made to introduce method and organisa "Yaw had rapecied § is, and, closing with his tine late our chatliable efforts. The comman, fibbed him twice on the windward side was a dock, came down joto the cabin and with his knee, which spered in have done seeing the father of the uplucky young man

millise sian desire to thank Mrs. Sachdem and

Mis Thompson for the work they did during

#FENCE "JUSTIFIRDS

sly ordinary

AS

up Hin, consented to he placed under arrest lamenting oral his son's death addre forthwith rather than remain/Any longer in

Yen's bandio@An Indian policeman came to: his rescue and he was marched to the Central ¡Police Station."Hintsot fourteen days chinoi

ruan – and cond

Nesbit HK, AUSTRALIANS IN THE COLONY

Vyhn abörn match has been cancelled, owing. to the inability of the latter to raise a team on Monday, the 3rd proxi

CRAIGENGOWER, 1, 1.0.A.

· LEAGUE TABLES

"The following is the table up to date

Cla

Matches, P/W, L D Pts For

and Clements.

Town.

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Apply to best of 13 games. The entries in this event are

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY CO; LD: Messrs. Clelland and Ritchie, Green and Millar, Lapsley and Menagh, Mead and Cher, Jafries ·Hongkong, 24i8 January, 19c8. and Libeard, Edwards, and Fowler, Polling

ΤΟ ΣΕΤ | •ROOMED HOUSES in, Gap Road sear the Race Course within easy access to the Lower Level Tramway. Rent very moderate, BUILDINGS, No. 147, Wanchal Road,

Mixed doubles (handicap, rat sound)-Mr. Tarrant and Millar play Miss Logan and Menigh, Miss Hoskins and MacAskill play Mr. and Ms. Purvis, Mes. Duncan and Lapsley play Mrs. Plummer and Wolff, Mr Robertson and Edwards play. Mr. and Mrs. Banzeville, Miss Chee and J. Mead play Miss Parker and H. Clements, Mrs. Smyth, and, Libenud, Vr. and Mrs. Chen, Mr. and Mrs. Clelland draw bies to this round,

Bingles Handicap, est Round, drawi➡Klima- nack plays Bchluter, Purvis plays Jahrand, Ghea plays Edwards, Green plays Clelland, Fowler plays Jeffries, and Mead plays Lapalay: Pelling and Miller draw byes and meet in the 2nd round,AS

Players sin reminded that the ground is open, daily and it is desired that they will makeë, smente with their opponents to play their

“As undly as coas bla.2 The handicaps are

FLATS for Bar opeana" is"; Wild, DELL

Kent Apply to presen

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