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THE FINEST LONDON GIN

Sir

DISTILLED, BY

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1913.

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle.

DAY BY DAY.

We witnessed on Sunday, in Taumati, a most refreshing sight; A man never risee so high as that of a Chinese mother teaching when his knows whither he is her little girl to write. Amongs: going. Western nations this is not un

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RUMBLE-On February 25, 1918, at 40 Range Road, Shanghai, to and Mr. Victor 3. 8. Rujuble, a daughter-Mary Dureen.'

WALSHAM-On Febranty 25, 1918 at Shanghai, to Mr. and Percy Romilly Walshows, a daughter,

MARRIAGE.

mon as could be wished-but it is rather unusual amongs) Obiness of the lower class. The average mother of that class may be able to read a little, but she is seldom able to write sufficiently well to instruct her children. Tho one in question hold, and guided, the little girl's hand, in the old, familiar way, and the characters were made, with a sure touch.) She seemed not a little proud that Europeans should show in- terest in the matter; but the youngster took no notice of onlookers. She was too keen on the lesson to be distracted by outside objects.

The Malls.

THE ELLIS KADOORIE

SCHOOLS.

His Excellency Performs the Opening Ceremony...

following insoription: -"Ellis} $20,000 more, so that the total Kadoorie College: 4th March, expenditure entailed by the 1013. Opened by His Excellency new building is close upon Sir F. H. May, K.OMG., Go. $80,000. Always eager for vernor of Hongkong."

the welfare and comfort The contractor for the new of the pupils, Mr. Kadoorie. The Ellis Kadoorie Sohools, building was Wee Shan Hea utilized part of the materiale of Amerisan uil.Arrived per which have undergone consider. Kee, of High Street.

the former Chamber of Commerce 8,8. Obiyo Maru this morp-able extensions and improve- Mr. Ellis Kadoorie said :--- ing.

to erect, on a portion of Inland ments, were opened this afternoon Your Excellency,-On behalf of Lot 806, immediately to the south German Mail-Closed per ss. by His Excellency the Governor, the Council of the Chinese Schools of the College, a commodiora Darillinger at 9 a.m. to-There was a large assembly of Society, which bears my name, lancheon room for the convenien- day.

buh Europeans and Chinese as well as the Head Master and co of those students who live at a who have an interest in the staff of this College, I have much distance. This building, which American Mail-Closed per a.s. sclicola, among those present pleasure in extending to Your cost $4,000, was another of Mr. Manobaria at noon to being Mr. Ellis Kadoorio, Mr. Excellency a hearty welcome and Kadooria's personal gifts to the day.

In Chau Pak and Mr. Braid- also to tender you our sincere College. It will be a source of Siberian Mail-Olosed per 8:s.

wood, the headmaster.

thanks for your kindness in con- much comfort to those who aro The idea of forming the Society senting to be present, here, this unable to go home at the mid-day Manchuria at noon to originated with Mr. Ellis Ka-afternoon, to open the newly-interval, and is sure to be highly day,

dooria and it took shape in 1901. Jerested central black of the appreciated.

Society's Hongkong College. Your The donors to the fund for the

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Siberian Mail. Due per 's.**

Chenan to-morrow.

French Mail.

The French Mailofthe 28th Jan. was delivered in London on 3rd March,

Yuengsang's Cargo, Tho s.s. Ynensang, arriving from Manila to-day, brought along 1,025 tons of angar and hemp.

Wasting Water.

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... $10,000

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Mr. Ip Shan Yu Tong

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Mr. Teang Yuet Kai... Mr. Li Ping Mr. Ho Fook

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1,000 1,000 5.

The Building. The Society took over the ready response to the Council's reconstruction of the College building occupied by the Chinese request, at a time when so many Buildings are:- Chamber of Commerce. This urgont matters demand Your Ex- Mr. Lau Cha Pak building, constructed in the style cellonoy's time and attention, is

Mr. Kom Tong of a Chinese yamen, was used for ample evidence of the great im- Mr. Leung Yan Po A Snob of the First Waler."

some time as a school, but it was portance which you attach to the Mr. Fung Yan San Mr. Philip Gibbs, the well

not long before the need for educational weeds of the Colony. Mr. Ip Sau Shi known journalist, has been

greater accommodation became It was with a view to assist in

"Mr. Chan Kai Ming ... making a careful study of that

apparent. The wings of the pre-meeting those needs that the

Mr. Lan Lim Yeung somewhat uninteresting though

sent building were erected, and Society was founded and the Mr. Wong Kam Fuk... extremely pathetic being, the city At the Police Court, this morn-now the yomen has given place success which has attended its Mr. Ng Hou Tez olerk and his investigations ing, a man who was charged with to an imposing central hall, the efforts, is chiefly due to the zeal. have led him to dub the unfor wasting water at West Point was whole representing one of the and able management of its Ho- Mrtunate man "a snob of the first fined $5 at by Mr. F. A. Hazeland. Boost structures in the Colony, norary Secretary, Mr. Lau Chu

water." It's a bit sweeping; we

The site is one of the beat in Pak. Since the inception of the have Thackeray's authority and the evidence of our own senses to

piece of ground overlooking has always readily given his and others who contributed eume Hongkong. It is on a lofty Society, 11 years ago, Mr. Lau

prove that snobs exists in every

Queen's Road and the whole of valuable time and service towards varying from $500 to $10. The walk of life. There are clerks

Chinatown. A good deal of out- the achievement of its objects, as names of the donors of $500 and and clorks; and it is absurdly unfair to class the man who

ting from the hillside and a good well as generously contributed to over will be inscribed on tablets. takes

deal of walling has been required its working expenses. In a to be placed in the Examination clerking" soriously as

Twelve gamblera from West to obtain a site of sufficient size, measure, the success of the Socie- Hall of the College, as a mark of Point were each fined $5 or in but it has to be conceded that the ty is also due to the hearty and our gratitude for their generosity. default fourteen days by Mr. F. A most has been made of the condi- continued support of a number The total amount subscribed is Hazeland, at the Police Court, tions. The College commands a of Chinese gentlemen, especially $55,870. The this morning,

Mrs.

The object of this paper is to publish correct information, to serve the truth. and print the newce without fear or favour.

Cable" Address: Telegraph, Hongkong,

Telephone: No. 1 ABC, 5th edition.

Western Union

The Hongkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1918.

CHINA'S BIG TASK.

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Stole His Hat.

concluded his evidence at the When a Chinese witness had

Police Court, this morning, he found that someone had taken his bat.

Qamblers Fined.

Sir Charles Elliot.

Mra, Chan Kam Yee... 1,000

With so much attention focussed on the intricato Loan question. excio do not point to any like.scholastic matters with Icel head-ground, the value of which is made every endeavour to replace nese community to show their

masterė.

Unlawful Possession.

In the Yukon.

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KRAUSS-THORP—On February 1, 1013, at St. Bilda's Parib Church, Old Trafford, by the Bor, Arihar Krauss, Vicar of Pirbright (once of the bridegroon), assisted by the Rev. J. W. Nicholson, M.A., Rector of the profession (we suppose it is Parish, Edward Leo Krauss, of the North China Insurance Co., Ltd, younger a profession) and bas been son of the late Adolphus Krauss, to Amy Hester, fourth daughter of Edward at the trouble of qualifying Tbory, of Old Trafford.

balance still himself by a lengthy and

fing view of the harbour and the Mr. Ho Kom Tong, who have been to be made good is mean- careful study of commercial Government House at Home,lilla beyond, and, the Chinese ever ready to help it with their while covered by loans raised by subjects and the principles of We are informed that Lady ideas on the subject of fungshui liberal donations, but had Mr. Mesars, Kadoorie and Lau Chu finance, with the empty-headed May will be "At Home" at Goyarsaatisfied, the outlook being in Lau not been at the helm por Puk. I would also like to men oreature in loud socks, who is a ernment House on Monday 17th every respect ideal. Not only severingly, during the last 11tion that in addition to their clerk because he has not brains inst. from 4 o'clock to 6 o'clock that, but the location of the Col-years, I am sure the Society's generous donations, just mention- anough or strength enough to There will be tonnie

lego being central should mest position would not have been as ed, Mesara. Lau Obu Pak, Ho earn twopence an hour in any Possession of Sugar. the convenience of Chinese in any it is to day. At present this is Kom Tong and Chan Kai Ming, other capacity. This latter gen- A man found in unlawful pos- part of the city.

the largest and most popular of together with the partners of the deman is what Artomus Wards session of sugar at West Point

the Saiety's schools; sooh popu. Tui Yau Co., have presented The College Described. would have called "a cuss to sowas fined $10 or in default one The College has been con- arity is, no doubt, chiefly due to Scholarships to this College vary viety and a pitit on honest peo-month at the Police Court this structed in a style of architecture the tact and ability of its Head isg in value from $50 to ple's corn-breef barrila." We've morning by Mr. Hazeland. which represents a free adaptation Master, Mr. Braidwood. Year $120 per annum. In further- met him-both in London and, iu|

of the English renaissance. Amylates for admission to this College Mr Kadoorie has given liberally by year, the number of candi-ing the objects of the Society Hongkong.

Sir Charles Eliot Vice-Cham-bricks with cement moulding has increased, till the accom- of both his time and his meine, cellor of Hongkong University, and dressings have been employ-modation proved inadequate to not only in Hongkong, but also Mexico and the United States left this morning for Swatow and ed with good effect. The basement meet the calls made upon it. The in Canton and Shanghai, and it Amoy to attend consultations on is devoted to a covered play-Council, thereupon, resolved and behoves the members of the Chi The telegraphic reports from the fact is apt to be lost sight of that China is at present much of the troubles of that unhappy lihood of an immediate settlement

apparant to those who know

the old central ball by a modern grateful appreciation by ex- what a Hongkong summer is engaged with the difficult problem of evolving a workable Constitu- country. The latest wo hear is

A man from West Point found like. The ground floor has an building. How well they have tending to the Society sym tion which shall fit the peculiar needs of the country and yet conform that a company of Mexicans have in unlawful possession of some examination hall which is 108 auccoeded, I leave to your Ex-pathy and support. to modern ideals. It is no easy task to which the new leaders of the fired on four United States officers pianoforte wire at West Foint was feet long and 50 feet wide, cellency to judge. Before asking The proceedings had not nation have set themselves, and all students of world-movements are able state of affairs, and the worst lefault, by Mr. F. A. Hazeland at tion hull of the University and is ter to read for Your Excellency's HONGKONG DOG SHOW. across the border. It is a miser fined $10, or fourteen days in This is larger than the examina-you, Sir, to perform the ceremony, finished when we went to press.

I would cill upon the Head Mas awaiting the ultimate result with the deepest possible interest. of it is that there is nothing new

the Police Court, this morning,

the biggest room in the Colony information, a brief resume of the There are so many forces to be reckoned with, so many varying about it where Mexico is con Father Spada Leaving.

It is estimated to accommodate elements to be considered among the millions of this vast country trouble, for nigh ca a century, Hongkong on March 13 by the is the old school hall, which willciety (Applause.)

verned. The country has been in The Rev. Fr. Spada is to leave 1,000 persons. On the same floor inception and objects of the So-

Closing Date for Butries. Moreover, it is a totally new task to those who have it in hand-sand it looks as though it has a Austrian Lloyd steamer Africa heaceforth be used aas laboratory, Growth of the Schools. fact which at once gives point to the immensity of the undertaking. similar period of turmoil to go for Milan to take up an appoint and five class rooms all well lit.

Intending exhibitors at the Mr. Braidwood traced the Dog Show, fixed for Saturday The demands of the Southern reformers are not those of their more through, unless someone interment as the representative of the The second floor consists of 14 growth of the schools from the March 15, are reminded that to conservative brethren in the North-it abould be remembered, that venes. When a nation lias proved Missions to China at the Head class rooms with retiring rooms time that the iden first originated morrow (Wednesday) is the latest in unity there is strength and there is farther a big mass of age its own affairs, is it not teman been in Flongkong forever five class rooms and & leature hall that from the date of its opening received.

to the world ite inability to man-Institution. The reverene gen- for the masters. The top door has with Mr. Kadoorie. He etsted date at which entries can be moderate opinion to be taken into consideration. Obviously a almost time that a more powerful twenty years.

roon, which is to be converted the expenses of the Hongkong. The entries to date are not as happy mean, must be struck in shaping the now form of government; noighbour lent it hond ?

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into a Confucian hall, where College have been steadily many as we could wish. They are. this way safety lies, too.

Mexico's geographical position

Mr. Raymond Robins address- moral teaching based on the pre-increasing in proportion to its as follow:-Fox Terriera &, Irishi suggests that the United States ed a largo audience in the City cepts of Confucius and Mencius expansion, and to-day they Terriera 11, Bull Terriera Aber For the moment chief thought is rivotted on the point of who would be the most sailable Hall last night on "Experiences will be given. This ball will be amount to $50,000 a year. deens 5, Bull Dogs 1, Chows is to be the next President of the newly-fledged Republic. The guardian for it; and inasmuch as on the Yukon," The meeting was farnished in the Chinese style Apart from the fees and the (Long Hair) 2; Pinscher Hande preliminary elections are at present in progress, and we see that the America has proved her ability held in connection with the Men with blackwood furniture, and Government grant which the 4, Dachshunds 2. Pointers. Latest returns from the Provinces point to the certainty of President to govern the people of Texas and and Religion movement, Mr will have a shrine in the centre College earne, the Council has Japanese Pugs 2, Poodles 2, Best Yuan Shil-kai being re-elected by an overwhelming majority if he New Mexico wisely and well, ir tobins' address was full of inter-portico, the other porticos being annually to raise, by subscrip- Littor of Pups 1, Championship is willing to again stand. It is anticipated that in the new Senate seems reasonable to suppose that eat and was listened to with filled with Chinese screens. This tions, and otherwise, about for Best Dog 4, and for Best he will have the support of the Senatore from all but three of the she could also solve the difficulties keen attention.

hall is 60 feet long and 27 $8,000 to cover the expanies. On Bitch-4. Provinces. What Provinces are likely to oppose the President's of their neighbours the Mexicans.

Regatta.

feet wide. There are two stair-the opening day there were pres. In our advertisement it was re-election, it is not stated, but it may be safely assumed that it is from the South that the dissenting representatives will hail, for The U. S. Presidency.

The Royal Hongkong Yacht cason, and these give access ent 113 pupils, divided into 5 stated that no prize would be Club have arrangal a regatta to to a flat roof which may be used classes. When be (Mr. Braid- offered in any class for which less many of the ultra-reformers have never trusted Yuan Shih-kai since

be held under the joint auspices for entertainment purposes or for wood) took charge, 4 few thin five competitors were entered; he went back on them during the coup d'etat of 1898. In many row Wilson, as President of the and the Royal Hongkong Yaoht mentioned, too, that the Examina- only English Master on the staff. sent, there could be but four The inauguration of Dr. Wood- of the Victoria Recreation Club a playground. It should be days afterwards, he was the Thus, as the figures stand at pre- quarters it has been assumed that President Yuan je desirious of United States of America will Oltib, on the 20th inst. The tion Hall will be utilised for In September. 1005, when the classes, A little effort on the part continuing in his exalted office, but it is worth noting that the take place to-day. The new Pre- VRC is sending a four to Can- ceremonial occasions, such as the number of pupile ou "Peking Daily News," whose official standing is well-known, recently ident has, for the past two or ton on the 15th, the date original celebration of the anniversary of register had increased to 330, it howevor, as the above numbers the of the dog-owning public would, delivered itself of the statement that, "so far from seeking re- three years, been one of the mostly fixed for the Hongkong regatta, the birthday of Confucius, eto. was decided, with the assistance show, raise that four to fourteen. election, the President is really anxious to retire into private life; outstanding figüresin American which was postponed on, account, Tho construction of the building of Government, to replace the In the case of the German: Fine indeed, it is reported that he is even willing to go into voluntary politice, and he represents some of the Canton fixture, Hongkong is largely of steel and concrete. Western Wing by a modern buil-cher Hunde and the two Chám exile abroad in order to escape the cares of office, and avoid em thing of a new type. He is at once was invited to send a team to The corridors are barrassing his successor." President Yuan, the journal adds, is

laid with ding. This was completed and pionship Classes, only one more finding his burden to heavy for one pair of shoulders to bear. In public man and scholar, and he Canton but could not get one, so English tiles,

ocoupied on 3rd September, 1800. satry is needed to make up the this regard comment is made on the point that, despite the energy grounding in political science, Canton has been invited to take

brings to office a thorough the V.R.C. undertook to send one. Room For 1500 Pupils. It cost about $15,000, of which required number, and we feel and zeal which he has displayed since he took over the Presidency, much zeal and ardour, ripe scho-pert in te Hongkong regatta.

It is estimated that the new the Government contributed sure that other classes can' his every action is regarded with suspicion, in certain quarters, and larship and strong academic that he is not accorded that whole-hearted confidence which should training. How far these quali

College will be able to accommo- $7,000, and Mr. Kadoorie the quite easily be filled up with dato 1,500 pupils, as against the balance. Little more than four in the next four and twenty be ungrudgingly given to the holder of so difficult a post. A plea ties may make for success is not fail to pay the Victorin Thea building. The sleep approach October, 1010, the newly-erected exhibition dogs of their own pro- Lovers of good music should 700 accommodated in the old years afterwards, viz., on 5th hours. Readers who have no is accordingly made that fuller powers should be given the Pre-problematio. To the Filipinos his tre a visit before Miss Elsa Will- from Queen's Road has been Eastern Wing was quietly taken bably know people who haver sident than some are prepared to allow.

Between the lines it is easy to grasp the situation. If he were macb. A full enquiry into their their respective engagements, access has been made from Hos- received from Government on his their influence with these to per term of Presidency may mean non and Mr. Osipoff terminate widened and improved, and a new possession of. No assistance was and we would urge them to use given so free a hand as he considers he ought to have in the present position is certain to be made, Last night Mies Willson got pital Road with a gate house. Coasion. The number of pupils suade them to enter their dogs state of affairs, Yuan Shih-kai might be induced to remain at the and if self-government is not hearty encovers for hor beautiful containing accommodation for a in actual attendance at that time before it is tro late. The Com holm. But in addition to the burden of work which is inevitable quite so certain, some measure of rendering of "Genors" and caretaker. The materials of the was just over 680. to the man who is at the head of affairs, he is harassed on all sidas it is, apparently, on the cards Killarney," and the duet "Io old Chinese building have been

mittee will hold a meeting on by those whose one aim is to curtail the President's prerogatives But, even with Dr. Wilson as vivo" which she ang with Mr. utilined in construction of a tiffin Proceeding, Mr. Braidwood it will be decided whether the Cost of Reconstruction. Thursday, the 6th inst, at which and powers. Yuan's attitude in the matter is viewed in certain President, he would be a wise Orerpol was also most keenly ap room situated just under the lodge said:The total cost of the re- total entries received are suffici quarters se bearing out the belief that he is aiming at a Dictator mau who could prophesy exactly prociated. Mr Ossipoff's fine from Hospital Road, and this construction was estimated at ens to justify the holding of a ship, but this we consider an ungenerous slur. For a time, though, what will happen in the Philip baritone was heard to good effect represents the only expression of $58,750-the tender of Yee Shun show. Latending exhibitors who in Verdi's" Un Ballo and in a Chinese architectural ideas within Hin Kee, contractor, being ac- have not yet sent in their names

Serenada " of Reobkonoff's, the College precincts.

copted by the architects, Messrs are asked to so at once. All All who have heard him will most Onllis Excellency arriving at Denison, Ram & Gibbs, But al- communications should be ad h's way to prolong hia engg Ellis Kadoorie, who prosented joining parts of the building, ary, Mr. J. E. Gresson, o/a Mesars. earnestly wish that he may see the schools he was met by Mrtorations and repairs, to the addressed to the Honorary Secret ments in Hongkong,

him with a silver key bearing the arnishing, etc., amounted Jardine Matheson & Co. Ltd..

a partial Dictatorship would seem to be quite necessary in China, pines. Too much should not be until there is a general readjustment to the new conditions. Any anticipated... how, China's me hope is to stand by, and trust in her strongest mán-Yaan Shih-kai. To make a new selection at this juncture would be na fatal as to change horses in crossing a stream. And the simile has point when applied to China these days,

Austrian Cruiser Leaves. The Austrian cruiser, Keiser Franz Joseph I, sailed yesterday,

Victoria Theatre,