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A. S. Watson & Co., ltd.

ESTABLISHED A‚D. 1841.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHants.

WATSON'S

VERY OLD. LIQUEUR

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY JUNE 20 1911

DAY BY DAY.

"Be wisely worldly, but not worldly wise."

In the four months ending April 30 Inst the Singapore Government Railway earned $88,988 as compared with $85,- 228 in the corrosionding period of last your.

SCOTCH WHISKY week-ending the

A Blend of the Finest Pure Malt Scotch Whiskies.

The Fire and Marius insurance offices, will be closed to publio business on Thursday and Friday.

During the 24 hours ended to day at noon, four cases of plague One fatal were reported us having occurred in the Colony.

WEDDING.

Newall Wallace-

A FEW THOUGHTS.

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond; case silver THE NEW POST OFFICE. teaspoons Mr. & Mrs. Muokia, travelling clock; Mr. & Mrs. Potts, ton caddy; Col. St. John & Mrs, & Misa St. John, bon-bon dishes; Mo, G. - Ballook, almond dishos; Dr. & Mrs. Jordan, bridge set;

Broken Tempers

Removals, big or little, are al-

A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Ponk Church this afternoon, the parties being and Mrs. Sacret, book; Min

Murply (housdkeopor), silver ways attended by disorder, and Mr. Stuart, Georgo Nowall and buitor dish; Miss Seaton, toa disorier waits upon broken tou Leave of absence, on privato Miss Ellen Charlotte Wallaco, sinus and sugar siftor; Sergt., pors. The transference of busi-, affairs, to the neighbouring coun- The Rev. F. T. Johnson was thend Mrs. Bright, toast rack and uess from the old to the now past tries, has been granted to Major alliointing clergyman.

butter dish; Colonel Thomas, oflice has not yet facilitated tho

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St. G. R. S. Caulfeild, R.E., from The bride was charmingly at Easter, and dozer delivery of the mails; it cannot bo 4th July to 10th October, 1911.

Miss Fisher,ombroidery; General Return of visitors to the City

tired in white satin Empire dress and Mrs. Wallace, silver candle expected; rather has it delayed Hall Library and Museum for tho

trimmed with silver and veiled sticks; Col, and Mrs. Fulton, silver their delivery, and a captious Board of Officers will with a white chiffon tunic. Her candle sticks Col. Menzies public, making littlo allowanco, 18th June, assemble at the Officers' Mass. 1011:-

Miss June and Miss Menzios, travel- Library. Musouni.

126th Baluchistan Infranty, 11th bridemaids were to 21st July, for the purpose of Looker and Miss Mary Budden tin; Dr. and Mrs. Cargill, toing their best to remedy matters. ing clock; Mr. Geo. Mawby, bis sovorely consures those who are Non-Chinoso... 400 108

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3,358 superintending the examination Incock, with Master Godfrey red spread; Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Value of Prompt Delivery.

of Captain T M. Wakefield, Bid who was attired in a Jack Jack, broakfast service and dia- R.G.A., and Captain J.O. Grotton,Tar suit.

In England, such a transferenco 120th Baluchistan Infantry, for

would have "bean accomplished entrance to the Staff College, Camberley.

For over 30 Years WATSON'S E has aaintained the Chinese

reputation of the FINEST SCOTCH WIÏÏSKY

in the FAR EAST,

WATSON & CO., LTD,

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

Hongkong, at Juno, 1910.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

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Lady Mody and family return thanks to all kind friends for their as pron sions of sympathy with them in their rent and bereavement.

"Bukey Lodge,"

„Jongkaar. 19th Junn, 1941.'

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The object of thin paper in to puhlich correct information, to serve the truth und print the neure without fear or favour.

Cable Address: Telegraph, Hongkong.

Telephone: No. 1 A.B.C., 5th edition. Western Union

The Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1911.

A DONATION OF CRUMBS.·

. Total.... 683 3,55-4 Royal Colonial Institute. Mr. Montgomery R. Harris of Hongkong has hoon elected a Fellow of the Royal Colonial

Instituto.

Tallest Officer in British Army.

Lieut. Harrison, the tallest officer in the British Army, will curry the standard of the Royal Horse Guards Blue in the Corona- tion procession. The last time)

mend pomulant; Mr. and Mrs. II, W. Looker, silver tablo lamp; Mr. The bridemaids wore roles of

and Mrs. Daniel, silver inkstand white spotted muslin ovor sky Mr.Greenway,gold wateli bracelet

without the delay of any mails, but hero duo allowance must be made.

Lucy Mildred, silver menu status ward the close observer, for ho Miss Mury Wallice, ten cloth;

The Father of Canton Viceroy.le, lave bonnets and green shoes Mrs. Martin, card case; Miss A visit to the Post Office will re-

The father of 11. E. Olaag Ming with thro bydrungia bouqueta Chi, the Canton Viceroy, left Can and green ribbon. ton for Hongkong the other day by Mr. W. E. L. Shenton aelod as the gunboat Po-pik to proceed to bost man. A reception was hold Shanghai on a visit to H. E. Shum, the ox-Viceroy of Canton.

at 41, Plantation Road, Straw berry Hill. The honeymoon will be spent in Japan for which country the happy couple leave

it was carried was the first Jubilee Japanese Landlines Interrupted of Queen Victoria, when the Owing to the interruption of Queen wont from Slough to Japanese landlines, all Tokio and Yokohama folegrams are being

Windsor.

Land Sale.

to-morrow.

At the Public Works Depart-list--- ment yosterday afternoon rural lot No. 136, west of Pokfulum Road, was sold to Messrs. Palmor and Turner for $3,727, $20 abovu tho upset price. There was to compétition for this lot.

· Coronation. Review.

Miss Mason, writing pad; Monaro doing, their very best to sot Miss Masion, picture; Mrs. and must recognise that the employeu sieur nud Madlamio Oumiroff and things right. The greatest objec- Miss Gordon Shaw, despatele case, tion to delay comes from the busi- purse and clock; Mrs. and Missness houses, the hands of whi onell, cheese stand; Miss know full well the value of prompt Nancy Thomas, Egyptian shawl; delivery. One must find comuni Misses Buron, salt and pepper soration with them, and, exorcising pois; Mrs. Benuot.neckfot;impartiality, with the Post Office Special Trams for Volunteers.sted to and frum Kobe. The was of white muslin and lace. Major and Mrs. Hories Smith,

The bride's going away dross Miss Leavor, hot water jug; too. On Thursday morning, special first batch of telegrains was.ex Her hint was putty coloured silver cream jug: Missca Mar- Amusing Episodes, trains will be run at 65.10a.m., to peeted to arrivo after 9 p.m. last trimmed with black velvet and tin, ten cloth; Misa Haig, working to sco the clamour for letters; I was very amusing this morn- convey the Voluntoors from night.

ruses. The presents were nume bag; Capt. and Mrs. T. Nimpatient waltors endeavouring to Murray Barracks to the Happy

rous and the following is the Howard, sugar basin; Miss curb their effervescent feelings, Valley, on the occasion of the

Knoll, enshion cover; Coronation Iteview. This is an

Missad private box owners finding in Bridegroom to bride, pearl and Innoss, blackwood stool; Dr. their lockers letters belonging to innovation which will be greatly appreciated by those taking an

bridegroom, suit case Mr. and and Co., silver bowl; Mr. and hurry, numbers, consciously orun- aqunniarine pendant; Brido to Sylvester, fin; Messrs. David uthors. That is true, for in the Mrs. Victor Murray, gold throad Mrs. Stabb, silver tablo vase; Mr. consciou-ly, had been transforrod, Yesterday, dealing with the proposals of the Imperial Government activo purt in the review. with regard to equipment of wireless stations connecting the do-

Plague Precautions

fire serden; Mr. and Mrs. Mundle, and Mrs. Dennys, blackwood and what a pandemonium! -Sold- pendencies of the Empire, and the decision to start the sins on a

A Shanghai paper says the

silver vases; Mr. and Mrs. Fred stool; Capt. Mitchell Taylor,iors, civilians and Chinese. coulies woll defined basis, wa réfrained from touching on the matter from a

Sanitary Department of the

Bower, cheque; Mr. & Mrs. Oakloy, silver cronm jug, sugar bowl and wero ullat a loss to understand the local or commercial point of view. The notion of the Imperial poi Police Bureau has issued Enclosures will be paided on vases; Capt. Mearns & Mrs. Mearns, tongs, Mr. and Mrs. Potter, mullin confusion. Said one, not choice government amounts to a scornful disdain of the reported rope danger of rats as a monus of con- the Review to be held at the coffeopat; Mr. and Mrs. Oswald, Mr. Laung Tun. Po table cover; such confounded mix-up in my

notice pointing out the great either side of the Saluting Boat inkstand; Mr. and Mrs. Pattendon, dish; Mr. R. Wilson, salsuma bowl; in his words" I never Ba sentations, which have gone Home from the poople of Hongkong. It would be as idle to speculate as to the reason for the exclusion of voying plague germs to human Happy Valloy at 8 uu. on 22nd saltcollars; Mr. and Mr. Lonehe, Hon Mr. and Mrs. Pollook, sweet life. Twas true, there was a Hongkong, as to ponder why Ceylon has been left out in the cold beings, and offering a coppor cont instant. The enclosure on the crumb scoop; r. Kwok Yick dishes; Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland,mix-up," but through it all in favour of Bombay. Utility as regards shipping could not have fun each hat sent to any of the right will be reserved for the fani Chi, silver bowl; Colonel Nowall butter dishes; Dr. and Mrs. came the glowet with out. even ontored the minds of the originators of the schemo, and, if we police stations, with statement lies of Officers and their friends. (bridegroom's father) and Miss Stedman, setten poys; Sir Houry know no better, we would have suggested that the tons of a coin allowing where it was caught. Thuit on the loft will be at the dis- Newall, silver and greenstone lea-and Lady Berkeley, cigarette

Be Charitable. had been reason enough for the vagaries of the Imperial Govern-

posal of the fumilics of Warrant spoons and groenstone blotter; case and

Diall things let us bo cluri- mont's choice. However we are not going to fight Colomba's battle; The tolegrams quoted below Oflicers, Non-Commissioned Olli- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams,. B. L. Bowloy, barometer;

table; such confusion is transit- that community is quite able to look after itself,. Our concern is were received at the American cors and men. The general pub photo frame; Mr. and Mrs. McMr. Christopher Willson, sucsty, and in a few days, a week at for Hongkong alone, and its crying need for wireless.

Consulate General Hongkong, lie will also be admitted to this Uraith, photo frame; Mr. G. N. dishes; Hon Mr. and Mrs, the longest, our letters and parcels Signor Marconi's invention is one of the few that has created from the Manila Observatory at enclosure.

Ne tickets are re-Orme, silver ink put; Mr. Ho Brewin, blackwood table; Mr. will, dependent, of course, on the its own need; it was never missed until it was put on the market 7.15 p.m.:-Manila, June 19,quired for either enclosure.

Hung Tong, toilet sot; Mr. and Chan Hung Num, flower kindness of the sea, come regular- and its possibilities appreciated. Hongkong was not backward in Pn. Dopression northern

Mrs. Lang, silvor sauce boat; vases; Mr. and Mrs. Slillim, case let us hope a little more re- realizing that wireless was an absolute necessity; its own marvel-part China Sea."

Mr. and Mrs. Rouso, tantalus; Mir, silver fruit knives and forks; Mr.gularly than was the case in the Kong, Chinoso. embroidery; Mr. Ponberton, Japanese vase; His old post office. Shakespeare once Poroy Testor, clarat jug; Mr. L. Honour Mr. Justice Gompertz,

nid "swoet aro tho uses of adver B. Hannaford, cigarette box; Mr. Japanese box: Dr. Fitzwilliamsily," Confusion and adversity, and Mrs. Worcester, blackwood and Dr. Dalmahoy Allan, pepper

in the present instance, pre syn- Carlson in Hongkong.

stool; Mr. and Mrs, Alabaster, pota; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hau-Onyous, but how much better book; Mr. L. F. Townend, bluck cock, sweet dishes.

tea tray: Mr. I. S. Forrest, case Carlson, looking in excellent.

wood tables; Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Hastings, blackwood and silver ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY: He has had fruit knives and forks; Mr. G. C.

6.15

Typhoon Warning

Coronation Day in Yokohama.

·

BOXING.

Kenny v. Carlson.

Moxon and Mr. John W. Taylor, mustard and pepper pots; Capt. Simonds, liqueur glassos; Mr.

tobacco box ;. Mr.

North China Branch.

The annual meeting of the

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dall wo enjoy a regular delivery aftor such confusion and ad vorsity differs as do temperaments.

avo passed? That, of course,

YESTERDAY'S ORGAN RECITAL.

Mr. Denman Fuller's organ recital last night was a complete

criminal where the interests of the commercial communityaro at stake, quartors will be illuminated at will bo amicably fixed up. In tray; Mr. and Mrs. Ram, Japanese) of the Society, Shanglui Dr.Success so far as the musical

let alone naval neods. Here is Hongkong practically the terininus of night. Far Eastorn sea going trallic, through whose harbour passes much of

F. M. S. Gazette-

lous adaptability made it so, and as far back as 1000. His Ex- “Manila, Jang 20, 30 tán. collency the Clovernor took steps to investigate the question, in con- Cyclone or Typhoon over N. junea with naval and military exports. The dolilrations of this China Sea, direction unknown." assembly resulted in a report being drawn up, and on March 1st 1911 this with His Excellency's recommendations was forwarded to The Yokohama Municipal the Secretary of Thoro the matter would seem to rost save authorities have invited the] flowout the Colonial Ser stary stated that there had boon, an international flag on Coronation Day condition, arrived in Ilongkong that at the Meeting of Council on April 20th in reply to the Ilon. Mr. citizens to display the British change of confidentisi da nents. It really is an end so far as the The authorities will send up a man in the street is concerned. The fact that there has boon an bomb, which is arranged to dis- this morning. interchanging of confidential doenmonts, locuments that are pro- play a large Union Jack, at noon rough passage and to-day has sumably not to bo taid before the public, is an indication to us at on the 2248, and will send a been resting. He will train for least that the inatter will be solved by the official at home, a person-congratulatory telegram in the an hour or two at Bolle Viow to age out of touch with Hongkong, and whose capabilities for judging name of the Mayor to the Court nightand also to-morrow. Articles Tan ling, lower vasea; Mr. Fung North China Branch of the loyal the commercial needs of the place cannot equal in value that of men of St James, The Japanese will be signed to-morrow.

Mak Heung,goli and jado brooch; Asiatic Socioty was held on the on the spot. On the showing of the Colonial Secretary the mattor has vessels in harbour will be At present there is a little dis- been hanging fire at least eighteen months. Such a delay is "dressed" and the Japanese agreement between parties as to each. When over to 15th inst. in the lecture-room

The referee. It is expected this cadly; Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, silver mind there are several persons: Mr. M. S. Sassoon, silver finger in the Chair. Thore was a good

screen; Mr. Wat, silver vases; John C. Forguson, Vice-President, Portion was concerned, though the attendance was not as large as the wealth of the Oriont, without the means of dealing expeditiously The F.M.S. Gazette notifies the and a naval officer, an army officer bowls; Mr. & Mrs. Mastor, silver attendance of members,

could have boen wished for. The with her traffic. Not because the community is unwilling but be following appointments:-Mr. and the captain of a nierchant clock; Mr. & Mrs. Alston & Misses cause the Home Government in its wisdom cannot see fit to grant Bofield to ho Legal Adviser, vessel are amongst the selected. Alston, entree & bacon dishes;

The Chairmen, in the course of cathedral organist was in excellent the necessary permission for the provision of adequato facilities. E.M.S.; Dr. F. C. Morgan to be a The parties have also agreed to Mrs. Wright, silvor sauca luat is remarks, said:The pro- form and his playing throughout There can bo no doubt as to the needs for the installation; the wreck House Surgeon, F.M.S.; Mr. L. split the purse as follows: The Mr. & Mrs. Ashton, peul and gress, of the Society, during was of that high order naturally of the Asia would be a complete answer to the assertion that there P. Ebden to bo a Judicial Cons-winner to take 75 per cent of the liamond pendant; Mr. & Mrs. K. the past year, has been nonnal expected of him. Special mention, is none, but we have only to read the manner in which the Hon. Mr. missioner, FM S.; Mr. M. J. Hart urso and the loser 20 per cent. Campbell. China ea service: ad healthy. It is not to however, is worthy of his syn- Howott frumed his question at the Legislative Council to see the trend to act as Assistant District Ollicor, Carlson says he is sure of success. Miss Crozier, ombroidered be expected, that there should of thoughts in shipping circles.

pathotic rendering of Bridge's L. Pornk; Mr. A. R. Mematt fonct

A splendid set of preliminaries cushion; Mr. & Mrs. Chestle, in the growth of this Serenade" which to the minds naturally too! To see the equipment of this port minds the finestr. 8. G. Hobson to act as Iron Bux; "The Hongkong Torror," Dr. & Mrs. Carr, bon-bon dishe2; | gradual development. The mem- The soloist was Mr. Frank. The commercial community is becoming restless" and quits as an Inspector of Minos, Perak; sheen arranged, including canteen: Mr. Clayton, claret jug; organisation any startling features of many was the chef d'envir pieco of trallie rogulating machinery is appalling. It is as bad as porintendent, Pusts and Tele- who will be opposed by Jackson, Mr. Carr, papper pol; Miss Nancy Gership is steadily increasing.

the evening, witholding the policaman from the streets of London; people graphs, Selangor, N. Sembilan cultured man. This will be Mr. David Carr, afternoon to would soon be restless there. However, there yet remains and Pahang: Mr. G. E. Carlos to an oight round contest and two sloth; Mis: Carr, oil painting: Unfortunately, there are still Austin, a powerful baritone who sang "Land of Hope and Glory" ray of hope. The reply to the Hon. Mr. Hewott's question contained act as State Treasurer, N. Sembi-others of four rounds each have Lieut. C. E.. Lloyd-Thomas, many persons of potential help and The Lost Churd," the following words dealing with the visability of erecting a high lan; Mr. F. D. B. Openshaw ranged botween sailors of sapphire, and diamond pendant fulness to the Society who have or low power station:-"On the former question no decision will be act as Chief Resident Engineer fr

During the singing of the hymn not been connected with theAll people that on earth do Mr.C, W. Wallace (bride's father), reached until after the Imperial Conferouco which meets next month Construction, F.M.S.R.; Mr. W.

Some doubt seems to exist as to diamond bangle air! cheque; Mr. Society. Thoro was DOCG into consideration the prelim- Mrs. H. D. Wallaço, rose bowl; which has been allowed to lapse realized.

Aourishing Society in Poking-well, collection was taken and a substantial sum, which will be inaries und that the proceedings wen and Oswald Fulton, mus and the former literary nativity will commenco promptly at 4.30, Lard pot; Dr. and Mrs. Inskip,

The feet,

and we must be content with a

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in London, for it is obvious that questions affecting many Colonies 13, Mackray to be first class magis. the time,of the big fight. Taking Tarkett Fleming, silver toa set the Peking Oriental Society, devoted to the Organ Fund, was

uro involved. As regards the latter question it is understood that His Majesty's Govornmont have already come to a decision, but a temporary delay has occurred due to certain natural difficulties which are believed to exist in llongkong, and it has been necessary to defer for a short time the final conclusion of the matter,"

trate, Perak.

Shanghai Rowing Club. through the generosity of pro-about five o'clock.

It is gratifying to note that the big match will commence waiter, Air, and the Misses Jack, contred around Canton and Hong Chorus from The Banner of St. The programine onded with the

The Imperial Conference has brought a negative to the proposal | Rowing Club is to become the tittle later. Doors will be open Mrs. I. Kor, ton cloth; Mr practical for our Society to Choir and the Philliarmonic

minent residents the Shanghai

Probably a case silver saltcellars; Mr. sudong has no organization at the Coorge," "It comes from the present time. It may be found misty nges" sung by the Cathedral

at 4 velock.

Stanton and Capham.

Oflice-bearers wero afterwards Elgar Mr Frank Austin and the

Cathertral Choir and Philli appointed.

monic Society; (3)''Madrigal," E. Lomare. Hymn 166; (4) The distinction of being the Melody" H. Wheeldon,, (5)-

to have a high power station here but as regards the alternative the possessor di two now trophies,

Lloyd, silver waiter; Misi Lowe,| Home Government soom to have come to a favourable decision. The first of these, which is said to

silver fox spoons; Mr. Wallace organize branches at Hongkong, Society. The comploto programme They are going to palliate the refusal of the big loaf by be a handsome oup, has heon

(Bride's mother) and brothers and ukow and Paking. I think

was as follows:(1) Air and a donation

crumbs, and hope by the granting of an presented by Mr. II. E. R. Junter,

nisters of bride, tablo glass; that the Society may trust the in-Variations in A," Smart; (2)→ installation of low power to satisfy the need for apparatus that can of the Hongkong and Shanghai connect Hongkong with the rest of the world. This is the mercat Bank, and Mr. H. Figgs, of the night at the Victoria Skating chief und afternoon tea cloth fat may be accomplislied.

For their content on Saturday Wallado, embroidered hundker-coming Connoil to jake up this Soln and Chorus "Land of 1loye inaitor and seo if something use- and Glory" (Coronation Ode) E. procrastination. If the homo authorities are unaware that the com- Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, for Rink, both men are still putting Miss Thomas, silver sanco boat; moreinl community want an instrument for facilitating business, competition with pair oars. The in stiff preparatory work and both Col. and Mrs. Parsons, coffed and not a toy, the sooner their eyes are opened the botter for us, second trophy, which is also a are now looking very fit. In ad-cupa: Misses Reid and Crisp, If they only gave permission, Hongkong could find the money, and cup, has been presented by Mr. C.dition to the main event, the fol- toast ranks; Ada, Bird, Androw no natural difficulty would stand in the way, The time has come Floischer, of the German Post lowing preliminaries have now (maida), brass, inkstand; Miss when it is useless to bandy politeness on this matter. Strong talk Office, and Mr. F. Kitmuolier, of finally been fixed up by Mr. J. R. Saborton, breakfast set; Emily first person to get a letter delivered Solo, "The Lost Chord" Sullivan, and strong action is required and it is imperative that the strongest the Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, and Nicol, the promoter:-

and Einma (maids), silver popper at the new Post Office belongs to Mr. Frank Austin (0) Ber- representations should be made to secure, if not a aloto owned will take the place of the trophy Arundel, R. G. A., v. Stoker pot; Miss Shorrock, bon-bon dish; Mr. W. Barton of the US.6. Wilonado," Frank Bridge (7) installation, at least permission to ercet ons for ourselves. We for the Sculling Championship Arnold, H.M.S. Monmouth. Miss Carr, (nurse), salt collaramington who on applying at the Chorus It comes from the misty have long wondered why the Chinese, do not oreet a plant beyond which was won outright at Inst Kid Marriott v. Iron Bux. Dr. Lan Sylvester, books, Goneral posto restants at 0 p.m. on Saturnges". (The Banner of St George) the confines of the Colony. Should they do so

do so it would serve a year's autumn regatta by Mr. Masterman, U.S.8, Wilmington, and Mrs. Anderson, sweat dishes day found a letter lying there E. Elgar The Cailloural Choir. useful purpose as well as put us to shame.

TW. Q. Koebler,

Hollige, Royal Engineers. Mr. and Mrs Layton, pepper pota: awaiting him,

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