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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1912.

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DAY BY DAY.

The praise of the envious is far | less creditable than their consure.

The Wanderer's Retura.

A sentence of six months im-

prisonment was passed on am who had returned from banish ment, by Mr. C. D. Melbourne, the Police Court this morning

Alleged Armed Robbery.

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BOOK REVIEW.

Care of European Children

in the Tropics."

The work Care of Eur opean Children in the Tropics."

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doses will be of considerable THE assistance to those who are being initialed into the difficulties of A Fine Addition to the Dragon treatment, but expert knowledge

Garage Stock. on this subject is only gained by many years continued treatment. The illustrations of this work

OVERLAND" CARNOTES AND

COMMENTS.

Post Office Delays.

Delays in the delivery of local Where motor cars are concern-lettera posted in Hongkong have

By G. Montagu Harston, M. D. deserve great commendation noted, every owner believes that the long been a cause for complaint, (Lond.): with introduction by only for their careful selection, particular make to which he has and if the experience of a lady Sir Patrick Manson, G. C. M. G. but also for their demonstrating became accustomed is the best which we are about to record is M. D., F. R. S., (London: Bailliere valuo. A few are acknowledged until a fresh one appears on the taking place, we are not surprised in any way typical of what is Tindall Cox.) is primarily intend prints from other standard works, We have been informed that an ed, as stated by the Author, for the but most are from a series of market, combining certain new that this is so. This lady sent alleged armed robbery has been assistance of the newly-arrived microphotographs taken by Dr. and valuable improvements with out a batch of invitations to her reported to the police from Shau- and junior practitioner of J. Bell, of Hongkong.

all the excellences which he so that no replies were received friends and was greatly surprised kiwan. The man robbed is stated medicino in the Tropics, but its In conclusion we heartily con- admired in the older pattern. The from quite a number. She made to be a junk owner.

usefulness should extend congratulate Dr. Harston on the pro- siderably beyond these restricted duction of the work, which besides arrival, at the Dragon Garage enquiries and this is what the The Civil Service Cricket Club limits. Since the first manual al stimulating criticism on lines of 30 h.p. cars (Willys-Overland Co., the GP.O. by a European, on the of one of the "Overland" (69 T) discovered. One letter, posted at was tre1tment as Sir Patrick Manson proposes to give another Christ- Tropical Diseases, which This annual treat is given entirely based largely on the result of his of really practical knowledge on a that it is possible to colipse even with a like fate, while a third, mas tree for the children this year. written by Sir Patrick Manson notes, will cause a wider diffusion Toledo, Ohio) will, we think, con- let. had not arrived on the 7th

vince most Hongkong motorists another posted on the 2nd. met by voluntary contribution and experiences in motive practice subject of ever-growing import their particular possessions. help is wanted.

also posted at the GP.O., on No both in Amoy and in Hongkong:ance; which must redound great-

We have no time or wish to vember 30th, did. not arrive till there have been a succession ofly to the benefit of the little A Chinese who stole an opium works dealing with this brauch patients in whose interest it is discuss the rival merits of Ameri- the last delivery on Dec. 4th. Each oan and English cars just now, and every one of these was pipe from a restaurant at West of medicine, but as the author written.

beyond saying that in these days, addressed to Queen's Gardens. Point, was sentenced to two states, the special core of children

when money is tight, it is only natural that that the purchaser

Stole an Optum Pipe

months' imprisonment and four hours' stooks, by Mr. Hazeland, at the Police Court, this morning

Gifts to Aviary. Two hen and four cock phean anta, presented by Mr. Ross, of the water authority, have, we have

Botanical Gardens..

Voyage Reports.

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Fire Outbreak.

on

ORGAN RECITAL.

Work.

the highest figure.

in tropical diseases is dealt with neither in the ordinary text-book |

should buy in the cheapest mar-Another. Complaint.. on tropical medicine, nor Mr. Denman Fuller's Splendid

ket, so long as he is not buying those of diseases peculiar to

what is cheap and nasty. The of local letters by the postal So uncertain is the delivery" children in temperate "climates. St. John's Cathedral was com- Overland is probably the best authorities, that we have heard

An Admirable Style. fortably filled yesterday evening moderate-priced car ever built, of Though entering into sufficient when Mr. Denman Fuller gave an- for while the Dragon Garage is son who prefers to leave the Fost more than one per been informed, by permission of technical detail to ensure accurate other of his winter series of organ [offering it, at the low sum Office severely alone and send hi His Excellency the Governor, knowledge of the cauce and recitale, and to say that the pro- of $2600, there can be no doubt letters by messenger. To-day The rates of Subscription to the "Hongkong Telegraph" will been placed in the aviaries at the origin of discases dealt with, the gramme merited the attendance but that its smooth-running, received a complaint that the author has wisely avoided, in a is hat to give faint praise where simple yet effective machinery, officers of the K.O.Y.L.I. who are: Daily issue-$30 per annum.

work of this dimension, giving more is certainly due. In fact, it and beautifully neat fittings and in camp have not yet received. Weekly issue-$13 per annum.

The 8.8. Kutsang, from Sing-aumerous and profuso scientific would not be beside the mark to finish, are such as have hitherto their copy of the Hongkong for any period less than one month will be charged as for a "Pore, reports atrong N. E. winds data, which are contained in larger say that Mr. Faller has put the only been looked for in makes at Telograph" despatched on Satur... ·

and rough sea with rain; the s. 8. works on the subject. The book music lovers of Hongkong under

Overland 69 T has a four-cylin: ly a very weak spot somewhere, Empire, from Koba, experienced is written in an admirable style an obligation to himself, for were strong N. E. monsoon, high seas, for its purpose, and gives the re- it not for his monthly recitala, dor motor cast in single and set- since such a state of affairs or day and Monday. There is sure- overcast weather; the s.s. Ilaldia, sults of personal application of the higher class of music would off centre, with five-bearing orankists, and we only hope that the from Sourabaya, reports strong a highly trained observer in be conspicuous by its absence shaft; it requires no pump, frequency of these complaints N. E. monsoon.

actual daily contact with dis from the life of this Colony: being constrnoted on the natural will lead to a most searching esses of children in the Tropics

It is difficult, naturally so, to water cooling system, The frame A fire broke out yesterday in a

for a period of fifteen years. Such choose between item and item of is of cold-rolled steel; the brakes enquiry into the whole mattor. experience described in such a yesterday's programme, but the are of now design, contracting piggery at Wongusichong village, and damage to property to the lucid style, especially the advice palm, in the opinion of many, and expanding on the rear whee

on diagnosis which, as the author must be accorded the rendering hub; the front springs are semi- Our Neighbours. extent of $100 was done lays emphasis on,can only be made. Teohaikowky's Finale (Pathetic elliptic and those in the rear three number of pigs were saved by correctly with children's diseases Symphony). It reveals the musi- quartarelltptio, all six-leaved; then in Hongkong, and to the Reverting to the housing ques- the owners and luckily none were after most careful and thorough cal side of the works of a great axles are drop-forged in one steadily-growing encroachment by burnt. The Hongkong Fire Bri-

examination, not only of the child, composer, whose name to the heat, without welding, gade attended with the motor hat also of its blood, and, in bowel average person at home has been front having Timken bearings were at one time exclusively the Chinese on neighbourhoods that engino.

Possession of Arms, complaints, of the excreta with associated with military bands, and the rear, Hayatt. The body European, it seems to us that, A Chinese was arrested in Con-the nil of the microscope, also 1812", and, the concomitant of the car is as attractive and neat though Chinese cannot be barred naught Rond on his way to the the numerous practical sugger-evils of red fire, and guns. Mr. in appearance as it is durable from Buch vicinities, it should ́at' Macao steamer, carrying a box, tions and directions for the treat- Fuller showed in one effort the it is of metal throughout, has ac- least be possible for the Govern with a false bottom, which sonment of the child, must prove in beauty and pathos of the composi-commodation for five passengers ment to oblige them to conform tainsd a rifle and about thirty valuable to any practitioner in his tion and at the same time, the and all its trimmings are of nick-to certain restrictions which would rounds of ammunition. The rifle first few years in practice in the capacity of the organ which was el or aluminium. The twelve- make for the white man's increas bad been taken to pieces. De tropicskil

only completed-this year. The va-spoked wheels (twelve bolts to fed comfort. With all-respect to fendant was fined $100, or, in For Parents and Nurses.

riety of tone, and the gradations each wheel) are of the artillery our neighbour, his ideas on what the alternative, six weeks.

The other section of roaders to of light and shade produced by pattern, and the tyres (323) constitutes uncleanliness, noise, whom this work should be of the instrumentalist created a have quickly detachable rims. danger or inconvenience are not Victoria Theatre. The debut of the Howard great interest and value, is the most favourable impression. The transmission is of the three quite ours. He ase no harm,

parent, guardian or Sisters at the Victoria Theatre amongst the educated section of was to our mind an equally outre control and annular bear-rubbish-boxes standing at his nura Sterndale-Bennett's "Barcarolle" speed sliding-gear type, having for instance, in festering last night might well be described the community in the tropics, who interesting pioce, delicately ings. as sensational. The two new are responsible for the care of the treated.

The ignition is on the door, in a crowd of unwashed artistes are quick-change rag- health and management of chil-

Remy magneto and battery prin- idlers occupying his door-stop, A Straits contemporary has had something to say concerning time singers and dancers, and the dren and babies,; to such, the we have tired of life's short day" the pistons and timing gear are rites with ear-splitting noises. We Miss Walter in her solo "Ere icple, with non-vibrating coil; or in accompanying his religions national defence and on the theme of saving the nation by "the greeting which they received frat few chaptera on general mat- showed herself a singer possessed lubricated by a mechanical oiler, Britishers do. Another thing we moral, physical and military training of every boy of school age "should serve to show them that ters, and most of the sections in of a voice full in the upper re- with splash lubrication for the object to is the danger from fire And it compares its ideal nation of trained youth and sturdy, honest Hongkong is not unappreciative the chapters on such common gister, and she gave a rendering main and connecting rod bearings. contingent on the burning of fun- men with the football-gazing millions who spend the leisure where good artistry and natural diseases as Malaria, Dysentery, which showed her appreciation afternoons of their lives with little profit to themselves and none charm are concerned. There was and Constipation and Diarrhoea of what she sang. In that respect from the careful buyer's point of outside a house next door to which Another important argument, eral paraphernalia immediately at all to their country. With part of this we agree; with part of it a very full house and, it cheered, should be most useful. we have no patience whatever. We have before now offered a word clapped and encored inces- Though Europeans residing in not every one who can sing the the number

she deserves great praise; it is view, in favour of the Overland, is European may be living. in favour of compulsory training-if there is no other way out-but santly, recalling the we are not amongst those who cannot mention defence of the ladies time after time. Proing a more intimate knowledge Lockhart is, we understand, only ories that are often

two the Tropice, have generally speak words as well as the notes. Mies included in the bargain-access- Empire without having a passing kick at football crowds (always it bably never since the Victoria of disease, and the rules of health, on a visit here. This is to bo re- these include acetylene engine- is football that is attacked) and, directly or inferentially, at pro-has been a theatre have vaudeville than those at home, and through grotted; for her playing on the starter, gas tank, two gas lamps, British Government is usually fessional players. Why, after all, should not people spend part of a girls met with such a reception such as are responsible for the violin showed that she is a Indy three oil lamps, mohair top and 10 wise (and has too much right Saturday afternoon watching twenty-two picked players serving up The Howard Sisters have come health of children soon learn that whose inclusion in the ranks of top boat, wind-screen, speedome-feeling) to interfere with the a clover exhibition of brainy footwork? Most of these onlookers here for a four weeke' engage-it is necessary to take far greater toe 1 instrumentalists would be ter, horn, robe-rail, foot-rest, tyre-religious ceremonies of its non- are working men and into their drab lives comes this hour and ament after very successful seasons precautions with children, if they decided acquisition. Her treat carriers etc. etc. Altogether the British subjects; and we would half of colour and excitemiat. "If they would only play the game in Honolulu and Shanghai, and are to remain healthy, in their meat of the duet for voice and new car must be described as a be the first to maintain that. and not merely watch it." we are told, "no one would mind". We Messrs. Ramos are to be con- somewhat unnatural surround violin by L. Lehmann was sym-marvel of combined cheapness the Chinese has have soon just over 120,000 people at one match, and quite half of gratulated on having secured inge; yet few seem to realise pathetic and pleasing.

as rauch them were physically incapable of playing or were past the age when such clever performers,

and luxury. We can speak as to right to his convictions sa we the game can be played. If anyone can tell us where the other 80,000

The full programme. was its easy travelling, for we have have to ours. Nevertheless, when are to find room to play the game, we shall be greatly surprised.

follows

tried it; the occupant is suarcely coremony like this above Twenty-two men require a field 120 yards long by 60 broad, and it

Elgor Allegro (Sonata in G. major), conscious that the car is moving mentioned burning puts lives and would take somewhere around 100,000 of these fields to accomodate

even when it is going at a good property in danger, it is time for the players if fo ball crowds played instead of merely watching.

Vooal Solo, Ere we have tired speed; and so exquisitely adjust the ruling power to interfere. Where are they to be found, especially near the big cities?

The Hongkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1012.

made much of,

AN OLD CRY.

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

the value and necessity of proven. tion of disease.

Advice Unheeded, ⠀

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as

of eccessories

extras;"Over Tolerance.

It is a boast with us that the

Miss Walter.

ing-gear that it stops at half a n pile of images, wood and paper Barcarolle, Sterndale Bennett.second's notice and will almost models etc. was being burat so Violin Solo, Sarabanda", Lurn in the proverbial wedding-close to a house that the flames ring. The popularity of such awere actually scorching the wood- car is assured.

work. A stiff breeze was blow- ing, and, but for repeated backets Inf water being thrown on the fire, the scaffolding of an adjacent building must have caught light, Can the local Government do nothing to prevent

Duett for Voice and Violin, If sleep and, death be truly one" L Lehmann.

Miss Walter and Miss Lockhart.

PROMISING YOUNG COMPOSER.

The

Two of the items on the pro-core of other and do Finale, (Pathetic Symphony) gramme of the forthcoming Ball Britisher has a right to just a

at Government House are the little consideration. composition of Miss Dixon, who

The few sections of practical afternoon. In

The Club meet the Army this vice on the Prophylaxis of

view of the Malaria given by Dr. Harston of life's short day". D. Fostered are the brakes and the steer-On Sunday night, in Caine Road, approaching Cup matches this in the chapter on Malaria Why, again, should not skilful players be paid, if they cannot interest and the Army, will no peol day by tedical advisers all fixture should be of particular must be given numbere of timen afford to play the game otherwise? A great pianist, or singer, or doubt be keen to reverse the over the tropics, as how fre- Festing. actor does not entertain or amuse without payment; why should a football player be asked to do so? Harry Lauder is not a more previous verdict when the Club quently is it found that the advice

Miss Lockhart. brilliant man intellectually nor anything like so brilliant-as Colin beat them by two tries. The to give children, after an attack of

Prelude and Fugue in E minor, Veitoh; nor has he entertained more people during the past six firet Cap match will take place fever, regular doses of Quinino Bach. years. Veitch gat £4 a week, and heard things said regarding on Wednesday December 18th, periodically to avoid a recurrence, professionalism; Lauder gets a hundred times as much and is when the Army and Navy will is absolutely unheeded either

meet, and on the following Satur- because the child expresses day, 21st December, the Club disinclination to take the medic There is altogether too much cant talked about the folly of will play the Navy.

ine, or because of the merely looking on at games. We could wish that all who look on An invitation has been sent to herent

in-p fear that "it will might play, but that is out of the question. To look on, therefore, Shanghai to send a team down at weaken" the child. If those Tschaikowsky, ie better than nothing; it at least shows interest, keenness, Ohristmas, which it is confidently responsible for the care of such healthiness of mind. And we recall that the Chief Constable of & expected they will be able to ac- cases, could see the matter in

The Shanghal Customs; that, on the Saturdays when the local professional team was playing sidorable talent at their disposal, possibly they would be more wil-the Shanghai Civil Administrator these two dances has been most A proclamation was issued by Excellency. The orchestration of

Mr. Smih Haan, apcording at home, there was not half the drunkenness that was shown on the including the Scottish internaling, or zealous to carry out such Saturdays when they were away. No, the looking on at games is tional, H. Martin, they should be simple prophilactic messures, opium shops that, by order of talented musician, Bandmaster F. Progress in taking over the control week ago, warning the retail capably carried out by that the Chinese Press, has made good not wholly a bad thing; nor is professionalism without something able to put a very strong team in greatly to the advantage of the the Tutuk of Nanking, the whole Moss, the King's Own York- of the native Custom Houses, and to justify it, They are not wholly defensible, nor are they entirely the field. The team for to-day little lives entrusted to their indefensible, and we have tried to put the points in their favour.is.

provinco. of Kiangau must be rid shire Light Infantry,

is also making headway in assum Let the boys of the Empire have military training by all means;

of opium by the end of this year, The Tamavua" Two-step has 108 the supervisorship of the Full Back, T. L. 6. Dobson; There must always be difficulty let every man be fitted to take a share in defence of the Empire. three quarter backs, B. Chapman, in grouping infants and child and that the certificates issued a swing and go in it that should Maritime Customs, By the cons But there must be other interests in life. If defence of the Empire V. M. Grayburn, H. S. Rouse, Pren as regards treatment, and will be withdrawn on and after Colony. The Loloma Waltz probably take over charge of the to the retail dealers in opium delight the Two-steppers of the sent of the Commissioner, be will means the barring of foolball-gazing," why not cricket-gazing and Linton; Half bsoka, 4. A. Claxton, many cases Dr Hareton attendance at racecourses and at theatres of most of life's J. Clark; Forwards, A. Murdoch, takes the precaution to warn his December 31. The masters and is full of character and has a later from the next New Year's pleasures? Surely no reasonable man would ask that men should J. Taylor, AF. Deane, R., M. readers of the age he refers to exhorted to embrance anothor it. We can confidently predict the cert fontes, Unchao, etc., employees of such shops are pleasing molody running through day (Sic) All such decumanis spend all their spare time fitting themselves to fight, Life would Austin, T. J. Fisher, D. Walker, when stating debuite doses of not be worth living at the price.

China scosssful future for this de will be printed and issued by the DH Bone. O. C. Stark, druge used in treatment The trade, or profession.

Daily

butanto in the musical world. Supervisor after December 31,

Scottish city pointed, in more than one annual report, to the fact cept, and as they have now con- print as in Dr. Harston's book, Shanghal Oplùm Shops. is at present a guest of Hia

supervisión. GADA