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THE - HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY JANUARY 13 1012

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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1912,

CHEAPER EMPIRE CABLES,

DAY BY DAY

Perhaps it speaks well for luman nature on the whole that people are so surprised to find themselves odious to others.

・To-day's Paper.

During tho tiffin hour today THE COURTS OF JUSTICE. light hail fell

Monday's Opening..

ARMS ORDINANCE.

FOR AMATEUR PHOTO-

GRAPHERS

PRIZES OFFERED FOR THE BEST PRINTS.

Charge Against a Greek.. The new Manila hotel will not be opened for the accom- Oa Monday JIE, the Governor

John Chrynsecos Panagioto, modation of guests during the Sir Frederick Lugard, will form-god 34, of Greek nationality, was coming Carnival.

ally open the new Courts of charged at the Magistracy, this In order to stimulato interest in Justice, as

We understand that the Ama-be vall, they are in future to morning, with boing in unlawful photography in Hongkong the

March.

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At 11 am. Ilis Excellency will possession of arms and ammini-proprietar las decided to offer Particulars of a competition tour Dramatic Club has success,

Tion on the 12th inst.

two prizes for the bost ploto which is designed to see what fully cast" The Gondoliers" and arrive at the buildings being met

Mr. Grist, who defendod, asked graplis submitted to the editor by. amateur photographers in Hong. rehearsals are in full swing for by the Dirpotor of Public Works kong, can do are 15 be found on the presentation of the piece in and the Registrar of the Supreme had no intention of muking use Colony, between now and tho for a romand and said the man amateur photographers in the Court, with whom he will make a of the arms in the strict senso of January 31. Should results justify this page,

Another instalment

tour of inspection of the building, the term. He was a merchant it, the competition will become of" Directors, Their Liabilities,

onding at the Chief Justice's Court. Rights and Powers" appears on page 3, where also the Short Redemptorist mission, recently gitors will await his coming.

We understand that the where judges, barristers and soli-veller and had been in the monthly competition and two

interior ondesyouring to secure prizes will be awarded enct month Sermon will be found. On page conducted in Hongkong by the.

orders from the Itovolutionnaies From this competition profes- Here he will be received by for the Browning automatic pisipial photographers will te 8 in the sporting columns, some Bev. Father Lynch, has been so the judges and on their invitation tol and the martridges produced rigidly excluded, and no mombor interesting particulars in regard successful that he has been will assume the principal seat He thought the police were agroe of the Telegraph" staff shall be to ulio late Jubiles Plunger" invited to return and preach while the Registrar reads a pro- able to necept the explanation allowed to compete. A profes- are given.

clamation empowering the trans that nomence to the Colony sional photographer, for the pur for of the Courtà' business to the

The body of a newly-bori foamale child has been found in the harbour near Stonecuttors Island:

Tondórs are invited for the Gazette for a path at Pinowond Ballery

No less than 1,800 men were catered for last month by the of ficials at the Seamen's Institute, West Point. ***

The Hongkong Benevolent As sociption has sent a large claque to augment the funds of the Sea

Mission: men's

The name of Mr A. E. Keen of Messra, A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd, as hoon added to the Register of Chemists and Druggists."

Mr: James Young, agent for the Bandmunn Company, leaves Hongkong today.. for Shanghai Before returning he will visit Manila.

The ninety-first ordinary hall yearly eating of shareholders in the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd., is to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 0, at noon,

We learn that the Rev. C. B. Thompson, chaplain to the Hong kong Mission to Seainen, has, ed to the funds an Amount ruf. during the last month, contribut

ning into three figures.

of death from misadventure was returned.

Cricket.

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It is probable that there will be new building. After this His was proposed and a commercial pesos of the competition, shall be some difficulty in fixing the date Excellency will hand the keys of only was made and mennt. He adjudged as one who makes his on which the annual show in the court over to the Chief Justice recognised that having the arms living, wholly or in part, from connection with the Hongkong who will make a brief reply.

without the legal permit was photography, Horticultural Society, is to be hold owing to the poor growing season. The members have been circularised in reference to meeting to discuss the matter.

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serious, and the consequences de- The following are the portation. In this case a de- portation warrant had been ap

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RULES OF COMPETITION.

the bost, a prize of $10 For the photograph ndjudged

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plied for and he would prefer the Each competitor may send us January Orders.

Caso being adjourned until he ascertained how, the ground laymany photographis as he or she In the Corps Orders issued by Ife submitted too, that bail should loses, provided that every photo- hetween the Japanese and Malays maudant of the Iongkong Volun

graph isaccompanied by a coupon. Trouble is apparently, rising Lt. Col. A. Chapman, V.D., Com-t allowed.

Detactive Torrett: In that ease and will appear daily. A coupon The coupon will be found below on board the shelling boats, teer Corps, it is stated that for ask that the amount be to the from any issue, between now and wivo effect, states. n Thursday Saturday, Jan. 13, Nos. 1, 2 and Mr. Grist: I don't mind that. which promises to have an exten-gun practice at Customs Pass on fullest extent!

January 31, must accompany each Island despatch of November companies will parade at Blake

A romand antil Thursday next

print, Saveral Japanese came in on Pier at I p.m. sharp to proceed by was granted, bail being fixed at Friday evening, complaining of launch to Customs Jetty. Dress: $250.00.. having been poisoned, their khaki and putties, wator-bottles statemonts throwing suspicion on and service dress cap.

Malay. A medical examination showed that apparently nothing 5.30 p.m, will be held on Tuesday, Parades at Headquartera, at was wrong with them, and police January 16, for Maxim gun drill investigations have so far been and musketry instruction. without result. Latterly, however, the Japanese are demanding that A short course of leatures on the Malays should be deported, sketching will be held at Volan Military Topography and field threatening that they will not true work unless the domand leer Headquarters on Tuesdays and Fridays at 5.30p.m., common cing on Tuesday, 16th

Muskotry Courses, King's Park

is acceded to.

is

the form.

Langkats. There has been considerable

THEFT IN TAIKOO DOCKYARD.

Pipes and Valves Stolen.

sumber of robberies have been During the last few days, a

still there appears to be no sign reported in these columus and of abatement..

in

of

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The latest theft is reported. to

of 8100

MARINE COURT.

Seamen Absent Themselves.

will be awarded to the sender, For the photograph adjudged ne next in merit, a prize of $5 will be awarded. Should two photographs be of equal merit, to $15 shall be equally divided between the "enders, but no. competitor may win both prizes.

judge and his decision must be be accepted only on this under- accepted as final. Photographs oan

The editor shall be the sola

standing.

Photographe must be submitted

The names and addresses prize-winners will be announced. carly ja Tobruary.

The following is from range, will be held as follows:ve occurred at Taikoo Dook-only on the express understand. TruthFleet Surgeon P. B. Saturday, January 20, at2 p. yard. It appears that a few days ing that the editor may, at his Handyside, who has been promot- and Sunday, January 21, at 9 a.m. ago, Mr. Pergant, of the Far East discretion, use any or all of the ed to the now rank of deputy- Trained soldiers, all units Parts Oxygen and Acetylone Company photographs, either in the "Hong- aurgeon general, has seen much 1 and 2. All men wlio have not one of the workshops at Taikoo Weekly Telegraph." in such was carrying out certain repairs kong Telegraph" or in the service since he was in the little ret fired those parts aro parti- Dockyard, and at, the conclusion manner as seeme best to him, Fox during the Sierra Leone cularly requested to attend on the day's work, packel up the but that they shall not be put ally promoted to cet-surgeon Engineer Company will parade hutup the shop. Next morning, of these journals, troubles of 1898. He was speci-one of the above dates,

various accessories in a box and by fim, to any purpose outside for conspicuous professional at West Tort, Kowloon, at 0 p.m. on his return to the workshop to- merit," and he gave further on Wednesday, January 17, for resume work, he discovered that copies of competitive photograplis, Competitors shall not submit Yesterday afternoon Mr. E.A. evidence of his ability in his technical instruction. Dress Uni-thiovca had visited the workshop to any other newspaper until the Irving hold an enquiry into the interesting reports upon death of Private W. Cantrell of health of the Japanese navy and

Hongkong Rifle League. The of the blow-pipe and removed a date of announcing the editor's overnight and had cut portions expiry of one month from the the 1st K.O.Y.L.I. who was found army during the Russian war, Volunteer Corps is entering gumber of valves to the total decision, unconscious in a nulinhou. Doc. which received complimentary team for the Hongkong Rifle 23 near the Army Headquarters, recognition from the Admiralty. League competition. Will_al! From the ovidence given the man duty in the flagship on the China ed please communicate with Since January, 1910, he has done members who AIO interest- appears to have broken barrack and when returning, to have fall-station, and as the Minotaur is Sergt. Sorby, P. O Box 251.

Hints to Competitors. on into the nulla. A verdict very shortly due for relief he will Gunner H. Watling of No. 1

What are especially wanted remain in her until her rolura to Artillery Company, is granted

are photographs of topical ins England.

leave of absenco. for 6 months At the Marine Court, to-day, torent, illustrative of the daily with effect from January 3.. before Commander C. W, Bock-life of the colony. A picture of The following wore selected to

The monthly, shoot of No. 3 with, R.N., famuel Metregor, some event of strong publio play: for the Hongkong C. C. interest takon in Langkats during Company will take place at the able bodied scaman of ss. Em interest or a snapshot, oven, of against the Garrison this after the week. Business was done Teak Range Sunday, the 28th press of India, was charged by A. two or three local celebrities noon:—H. R. Makin, II. M. Webb, to-day at Tls. 85. There have instant, at0.30 am. Ammunition J. Hailey, chief officer, with un-enjoying (let us say) a good joke. The Home papers, for the most part, appear to have received A. C. Elborough, J. W. Stephen been rumours circulating that the should be procured from Head-lawfully absenting himself within the street, is of much more Bon Jallis, T. E. Pearce, H. Han output for the last few days has quarters before 12 noon on out leave from his ship on Jan. 7 compelling interest to resi the new cable rates with warm approval. It will be remembered cock, A 0. Brawn, M. M. Maas, been as high as 800 tonspor day. Saturday, the 27th inst. No and 8.

doats in the Colony "than on that, froni Jan. 1, a new deferred cable rate has been introduced. E. Fowler, Matson and D. A Blot on the Landscape,

aminunition will be available on

excellent picture of the harbour E. Donnelly.

the range. for message in plain language cabled between Britain and all part]

The "finest site" in the Colony

or the Peak. of the Empire. Admittedly these changes, are likely to exercise a

is still rondared unsightly by the Gambling. considerable effect upon the relations between the mother country eight men were charged with tractors. Although the plot of At the Magistracy this morning vagaries of local building con- and the overseas dominions. The cable has had a great unifying gambling. Three ploaded guilty

ground directly opposite the influence because it has done much to unihilate distance and five not guilty. The bench Hongkong Club has fortunately by removing the delays which distanco orestes, The doar decided that all were guilty and of the rubbish hops which for been ahorn of the greater portion ness of cablegrams, however, has always restricted their value and those denying to charge morly disfigured it, some piles of Justice, Sir Francis Piggott, we the samo ship, was charged with By the courtesy of the Chief Thomas Bellorton, seaman of as a business medium. Only in a matter of considerable days, and the three admitting the timber and bamboo still remain learn that the work of revising a similar offenes on Jan. 10 and

$3.00 or in the alternative seven urgency would a business man pay a shilling or two, or a dollar or offence $2.00 or five days."

fenced in by bamboo-work, while the ordinance of Hongkong is in 11. two, a word, for use of the cable. With the charge for deferred Alleged Theft, from a Steamer. blocks of granite, mounds of ce fact the editor hopes to have the said he would like another chance should actively touch some phase

opposite the new Law Courts, a fair way towards completion, in

Whether enspahote or posed Defendant pleaded guilty but photographs aro sent, then, they messages less formidable, then, the cable may now, more than At the Magistracy this morning ment and pebble-stones and other work completal by March next. evor; be of value to commercial men. It will be easier, again, in one Lo Mas was remanded on building accessories pro strown

to go back on board and work,of life in the colony. Whother of purely family matters, where the units are widely separated, to charge of stealing a case contain-all over the place.

He explained to a representa His Worship Any trouble men or wonen, of a sporting tive of the "Telegraph "that the with this man bafore?

Jovent or sand explanatory messages and so to avoid vexations, dolars and ing forty yards of white sheating

a street scene, they valued at $225.00 from the Blus

Unclaimed Telegrams. '. task would have been finished misunderstandings,

Funnel Stonmer Astyanax, the claimed telegrams lying in the delay caused by the printer's

The following is a list of un- earlier, had it not been for the offence.

Mr. Hailey Yes, for the same should be “live," property of the Ocean Steamship Eastern Extension Officest Hong- atrike and the passing of the Co., Ltd., on the morning of the 5th inst. A charge of being a

kong:

Public Health Amendment Ordin- Togue and vagabond previously from Manila; Burtt from Shang-

Borg Warner Steamer Teanapce. made against the man was with hai; Cawley Hongkong Hotel drawn. L. S. Willa has the case from London; Frankel H Hong- in hand.

kong Hotel from Honolulu; Funk Peak Hotel from Saigon; Hesing

New Cemetery."

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HONGKONG'S ORDIN- ANCES

How the Reviston Pares.

ALLEGED THEFT.

Foreign Woman Charged.

Defendant pleaded guilty. The Magistrate:Havo. you had any previous enso against him 2

Mr. Hailey-Yes.

Twice ?--No! once. He was sentenced to fourleeri days imprisonment with | labour.

The best photograph, therefore, need not necessarily be the finest picture, though each photograph will, of course, be judged as a picture. But, other things being hardoqual, the most "live" picture

the greatest number of readers the picture, in the judgment of the editor, most likely to interest would be adjudged the best.

but the other man is the worse.

Any trouble on board ?Yes,

A sentence of seven days' hard labour was passed.

A journey to Winnipeg and back, over 10,000 miles, in 17 days is the record: established at

Yet, recognising all this, recognising, too, the value of the new arrangement as it affects press messages, we are not disposed to be Bo congratulatory to the Postmaster-General as the majority of Home papers appear to be. If we understand the new arrangement Bright--and the conditions seem clear enough- cable sont from Home on, say, Saturday would not be delivered in Hongkong until Monday morning. It is not easy to see how a delay of that length can be of any great service to business men working at great pres- that His Excellency the Governor New York; Jofatsing from Cholon; Miss Virgal Ward of 12 Holly High Commissioner for Canada. It is announced in the Gazette H. C, W, Hongkong Hotel from At the Magistracy this morning the age of 91 by Lord Strathoorn, sure. Some service the new arrangement will afford, in eo for as it in Council has, under Scotion 90 Kwongyeijoo from Cholon; Liyik wood Road, was charged with "It is wonderful what a lot you will permit of explanatory matter, after or before the urgent can of the Public Health and from Jaloutta; Meiss from New stealing $150 from er-Liont can get through in a few days with Pat; but it must be sent too long after or too long bo- Buildings Ordinance, fore to be out value. So with nowa; deferred messages have (Ordinance No. 1 of 1903), Elegant at from Manila Pellin- 12h inat at the Belle Vue Hotel, said to n." Daily Mail" representa 1003, York; Moorlein 2nd story No 4 Charles Kirkpatrick, R.N., on the these fast trains and boots, he some value, but not eat deal. The chief value of news lies in Kowloon Survey District 1 Lot let from Man; Sankai Japan- and Mr. Grist, of Mesars in splendid bont, Lam very well selected had appointed New gell Esabel from London Paalm Inspector Mallardy prosecuted live. I've had a splendid voyage its being “hot," and a day say never improves it. Deferred No 682 and 583 as the site of sse from Bingpore Singtaiho Wilkinson and Griet, appeared and lave enjoyed my trip. Com- news,non urgent" news is, not with its us to amplify and and to be used as a Cemetery or from Kokinchang: Sin Tong for the defendant, who pleaded plimented on his achievement at expand a brief, earlier message. But we fear that the new aringe burial ground for Chinese from Wong Chine Road from Foochow not guilty. ment will be employed largely for messages gone stale with delay January 15, 1912, and it shall Stenchongtai from SanFracisco; The case was remanded, until is nothing. Inta few years I do not yours of age he said That and that fear tempors our admiration of Mr. Herbert Samuel's notice, be deemed to be a gapore; Wee cong Byoyapuanh 4300 and the surely was Imme on a man of 90 aa only middle- from that date and tint further Tongyin Sienguankai from Bin- Thursday next Bail was fixed as see why people should not look Authorised Cemetery.

from Singap

diately forthcoming

scheme.

The editor will be pleased to answer, in these columns, any questions put by intending com petitors on points which may require amplification.

Plintographic Competition

Coupen.

Jan. 13, 1912,

I agree to enter the photographic competition

on the express understand ing that the editor'ades oision shall be final, and that he may, at its disore- tion, use the print sent herewith either in the "Hongkong Telegraph or the Weekly Telegraph.

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