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THE HONG KONG

TELEGRAPH.

EXTRA

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1915,

TURF CHATTER.

THE QUAINTS:"

THE VOLUNTEER RESELVES.

nother Excellent Performance.

ASCOT HOLDS'OOOD.

Acceptances for the Grand Naitonal.

(From Our Special Correspondent.)

London, February 5. An announcement of some

ments.

Orders issued yesterday by Major Wakeman, Commanding

HK. V. R., Batate tim

Orderly Sergeant will attend LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

at Headquarters (Kennedy Rad)

In presence of His Excellues Promotion and Cuntd Arrange" over from, or handing over to, the and a Gvernment House party, "The Quinta" again performed at the Theatre Royal last night, aiding, if possible, yet mora to their popularity. Every item on the long programme was entirely good; perhaps the numbers which

were Miss Peggy Miy's Fairy est applause in the first half The Dinkey. Br.," Mr. flew

RAILWAY ACCIDENT·· AT :

STREATHAM

Three Trains la Collision.

IN YOKOHAMA

The Deportation of German Residents.

importance bearing on the future gained the heartiest and length./panies will parade on the Orickellose punotaally and the booka certain places and for the furnish-Brighton, and South Coast Rail- Yokohama branch of the Deutsch-

statement hail appeared in erint of racing was made this week. A to the effect that in con quen

Dicca, the Tria : " Lit le Pige,

Four Germanresidentain Yoko- hamshovoreceived ordersfromthe Japanese Government to leave the cmntry within a week, says the Japan Chronicle of February 17. The persons concerned are s. G. Boden, manager of the way between the Streatham-com Aation Bank, and for many mon and Nerbury stations. One years in charge of the Kobe man, an engine driver, was killed while trying to warn the geoog of that concern, Dr. Kauze, driver of an approaching train of the danger in front of him. with the Deutsch"-Japan · Post There are sidings for goods was suppressed lost autumn), trains between the Streatham sad said to be currespondent common and. Norbury station, Fr the Koelnische Zeitung, Mr. and it was the failure of a gonds Eichelbe x, chief brewer in the train to enter the siding for which Kirin Beer Company, and Mr. it was making that caused tue Schlag (aid to be a visiter to accident. The goods train loft Japan).

at 6.45 s.m. every Saturday hio-ning for the purpose of taking

The orders of the day för to- Volunteer Corpe the premises, morrow's meeting of the Legialat- Furniture and storeeve Council are:

Company-Basters &c.-In First reading of a Bill intituled fajore the Company Rosters are An Ordinance to provide for de- During the fog which hung to be kept posted by the Chy.Sgt clarations of ultimate destination over London on January 23, Majore, and the O.Cs, Coya, will in respect of goods wares and railway accident, involving three Parades.-A. B. & O. Com be responsible that this is merchandise to be exported to trains, occurred on the Exodon,

Headquarters. ing of export manifeste:

Ommittee on the Bill intituled 12th, Dress D Order. Recruite, The Sigent Signaller will keep

round at 5.15 p.m. on Friday, one punotas! not yet passed out, will parade on

a Roster of the Signallere and the | An Ordinance to amend the Alien the Cricket Ground us Buligaalling duties they perform. Enemies (Winding up)Ordinance, on Wednesday 10th, Toursday I taust be ready for reference 1914, of the war stiere: would be not's ingssions rendering ol

11th and Monday, 15th. N. U. O. whed called for. meeting at Awent. It is Tres Bind Mice"aftues of instruction will be dis antoureed (ourricia, carrest and

Lrave -Meu bare should continued for the present. ent "Centuur" write) that they of componere, from Havin

address the Q. Or, Companies and Thaikowsky-and Mus Agne-

Promotions.-The following statement has no funtion.

Orton's Happy

Summer

not the Adjutant direct. In the fact. On the contrary, the usual or which was tremendously promotions have been made in case of long leave being desired, early prepuraticas for the menikicored. The second part of the C. On-Sergt. W. Rattey to be application must he made 10 days. are la progress, and it will cer tainly take place unless something programme iuolulled "China Chi. Cor. Sergt. Major, Corp. D. before the leave is to commenor dainty and artistic in all Keith to be Sergt., LoCpl. B. G The Provost Marshal will not White to be Corp., Pte. A. Gissua permits to leave the Colony absolutely unforeseen occurs to prevent it. No doubt the idea a

Graham to be LeOpt., Pio. J. M

anless the applicants produce for to the abandonment of the meet-

Smyth, to be Loupi., to complete his inspection the passen issued to them by their Company Com- Equipment. Any member

ingiarote in onsequence of mo** of the imposing stands being at present in use as a boipital for

where for the space of a week.

mea

respects and some fine fooling be Mr. Caurtenay Fagan and Mr. Bilisbury, over the rehearsal of

s drama.

To-morrow night there will be

establishment.

Main Guard:-20cers and 100 rank and file of the Reserve manders..

THE VOLUNTEERS.

THE PRIZE COURT.

Chinese Hair for Germany.

In the London Prize Court on

part of the Wob Equipment No.plied for the condemnation of par 23, is requested to communiste of the cargo of the General Steam with the adjutant.

Navigation Company's steamship Redstart, seized in the port of London, and consisting of five cunes of burong hair consigned orignally from China to Hamburg. It was transbipped at Havre, and put on board the Redstart for London, where the Dresdner Bank laimed delivery, they being in structed by their German office to ffect shipment from Havre for

wounded. Unless the war is over.complete change of programme, will relieve this guard at. 10 p.m. having in his possession shart before pert June, which reems Wheat Prices in England. on Saturday, March 20th. The rifle or bayonet No. 23 or any February 1, Mr. A. B. Marten ap most improbable, it is not easy- London, January 18.-An in main guard will consist of the to understand bow a large hospitssues of 70 per cent. in the price whole of B. Co., with the follow oan reutily be transferred ele of wheat, as compared with a yearing exceptions:-Corp. G. But Viscount Churchill, who is go, and similar advances in other Mxou, Pesa. 8. H. Dadwell, H. fode:uffs are giving rise to a de-W. Locker, J. A. Plommer, A the King'e ohi-trunce of thend for some form of state con- Ritchie, A. LL. Austin, E. Divid meeting, bas evidently received truk of the food supplies. The son, J. R. Greaves, E. V. U. Parr BSBarances on the point,

General Federation of Trades and F. B. L Bowley, and in ad It will inevitably be a strange Upious bas taken up this matter, dition the following members of and melancholy Ascot. The and intends to urge the Govern. Co. will be on daty with the racing may be of the usual high mont, when Parliament mests, to main guard Sergt. A.C. Frank- order, but what a melancholy take steps to prevent speculation lio, LCCpi, G. Marin, Pres, ti. M. picture the Royal enclosure an in food products. The price of Bain, A. Forbes, E. H. Ky, S. B. paddock will present! Emptiness whest is now, higher than at any Datton, K. McLennan, Seth, W. loneliness, and a profound reuse previous time in fifty years. Gov. Wright, A. Gibbe; Jorpl. D. Har-sta18 galat of bersavement in placa of brieramental regulation of freight liance, splendour, and distinctio2. rates for the transportation of Still, the fact of "Arcot" taking foodstuffs ver the seas also is place at all in sach unparalleled strongly urged,

circumstances most striki enchuraging and therefore patie factory note. And there must' always be the chance that peace races in great style. There muri, will have come in the "interval however, be a doubt as to whether between now and then,

he will stay and jump the severe On the gume mark s

whom the bus

Den

Result of the Field Firlag.

Corpe Orders issued yesterday

by Lisut-Col. A. Chapman, V.D.,

'é

Joined: Sipper A. Tipe has joined the Corps and is posted to Egineer Company.

Transfers:-Pte. W. N. Flem

vey, Loop!, A. Ouariton, Pies. U. B. Byere, A. B. Henderson, P. Tester, R. Hunter, H. C. Sand ford, A. V. Ward, J. W. Wilson, W. V. Hinton, Corpl. J. H. Mcing and P. G. A. Miller from Hatchon, Plee. F. Austin, H. F. B.K.V.R. to Eugineer Company Campbell, H. K. Holmes, A. O, Leave:-te. M. J. Breen in Lang, J. Hyde, H. E. Scriven, U. granted leave of absonca from W, Ward, F. W. White, R. P. 9. 3,15 to 9, 3.16. Thursfield.

It is row necessary to touch'on' course,

Pask Guard Mt. Austin Bar- the acceptances for the Spring an animal named Lynoupin racka.-1 Officer and 20 rank and Handicaps. They are published with

handicap file of the Reserve will relieve this exceptional guard at 10 p.m. on Saturday tc-day and naturally creste mnaher interest among those who followly severe. Tule horse is tuned, March 18th and remain on duty events on the Turf. Regarding and until 1e0eatly wae ruaning until Saturday March 20th at 7

» Fiela Firing 7th

March,

1915.

No. of men.

Rounds Grad.

No. of hits.

Percentage of

hits to rounds-

fited.

H.K.V.R.62 620-154 24,84

A.

them generally, it may be satin small seiling steeplechases. am, A guard of 1 N. C. O and "C" Co. that the forfeits, or "gocontents,""

"How he can be thought to posses are exceedingly few. This again Grand National pretenens 18 shows what in amount of vigour detail which the ordinary rash there is in racing, for it conta an owner a fairly subatantial some to accept the bind cppers weight

for the r

No. 2 Soo.

Artillery 22.220 54 24.54 "B" Con

H...R.62 620 140 22,58 entre Sec

M.G., Co.28 280 63 22.50

Civil Service - Oo, and Right Seo

O

German cliente.....

The President:-But backs backs don't deal in human hair. Mr. Martia said he was only explaining how the goods came

to London.

There being no claim in reapror of the goods, which Mr. Marten explained undoubtedly passed to a German firm, the President con- domued them as prize,

The value of the hair was stated to be about £250.

"Earthquake" In England.

London, Feb. 2.-Considerable excitement was experienced in the districts of Conisboro, Danaby, and High Melton last night when shocks resembling those of a

at one time connected with the Japan Herald (which

Streatham-common Station short- About a week ago reports were ly after half-past 12 o'clock, and published in the Japanese papera was shantod along the min to the effot that D Kanzo had up line. When the siding was come under suspicion, and was to reached; the points must have be deported for communicating been closed, for, instead of with Mr. Ostwald in Peking and branching ff, the goods train disclosing certain military secrets. preceeded along the main up line. What truth there was in these The engine driver realised at raports we cannot say the only unos that a mistake had been official information so far avail made and stopped the train. able is contained in a statement The guard went to the nearest by the Chief of Pulice in Kanagawa goal-box to give warning, but Polerters, wan in quoted in the before anything could be done Asahit the following effect-- the expresa train which left Le Denisob-Asiatische Bank

A concern which is Brighton for London at 945 is

con.

out-

Yokohams after the outbreak of

bed into the goode tein, ducted under the protection derailing two of its trucks. The of the Germen Government, Brighton express was going cum- and is able to disassociate they were somewhat shaked' by Since the German Consulate in paratively slowly, and though iter from the Government. the collision, none of the passer-kobam was closed, on the gers was injured. The two trucka prenking of relations with of the goods train which were Germany the Yokohama branch derailed fell upon the min of the Datsch-Asiatische Bank dowa line. The driver of beba been in close touch with the goods traip, whose name was German Govérumsat, and com- Bigent, seeing the abstraction, munications have been exchanged set off to place detoasters upou between the Bank and the Gov- the line ued warning to the driver ernment on every cecasion when of the next train on the down line. anything important has happened. Unfortunately he was too late, for In other words, it has been felt the train leaving Victoris Station that the Ferman Bankin at five minutes past 12 for East Yokohama was practically the Grinstead ran into the obstruction German Consulate. It is for this un the down line, and a piece of reason that the manager of the timberstrack Baigent on the head, Bauk, Mr. Boden, has been ordered killing him instantly. The Eat to leave, the country. Grinstead train fared badly. The Dr. Kusze, since the 3 men will be monated nightly

engine was overturned, the front break of war, bas continu- trake van was partially telescoped, ed to send information to the from 7 p.m. tos.m. Tre Peak

and another coach was badly Evelnische Zeitung,· describing Guard will be composed of the

damaged. The engine driver and certain 1408 in connection with man canto understand. Mr. following men: Sergt. E. V.

freman had a narrow excope, but the internal stination in Japan, Leslie Brabazou has been engaged Michelmore, Pies. T. Archar, A.

they were both able to jump ta and for this has been ordered to to ride Iris Mail (11-12), and the E. Griffin, H. F. Hiceman G. je mbigation is much to to Kế W. Barton, T. E. Pear 6, E, J.

quake were felt. One pit,lace of safety net engine be deported. Mr. Ela elberg left Time Only - 1

comú. Tuon ciboasion may to Chapman, Leupl

wued by the Densby and Cade overturned. W. M. the Grind Noam Stepdecke

Mrected to a grey burtu, miver Top, Humphreys, Pies H. W. Bird,

by Colliery Co., is now onwork-

The passengers in the trains war for America, with the avowed able, owing to the great number involved in the accident were ex-object of returning to Germany, end they include two Frends who has certainly been given R. Hancock, Lafrenz, hor-es which the French Govern- chance with 10 st. His was beat C. D. Melbourne, Q. A.

of falla. A man was killed, coptionally fortunate. Bath traina but for some reason returned M.G. C. 33 330 67 20.30 and others had narrow escapes, were travelling comparatively to this country, and has since ment wilso allow to be shippede a head last work at Kempton Hastings, E A. M. WE-"A" to Eogland,

Park by bir. Beckwith-Sinh's liame, LcOpl. G. M. Smith,

The Hon. Mrs. Landley Wood, slowly, and none of the coaches been living in Yokohama, Mr. H.K.V.R.61 610 100 17.381 Melton, had an alarming ex-in which passengers were travell Schlag was formerly an engineer Sir W. Nelson's Couvrefeu II Dark Colla, who had run well Pres. A. G. Coppin, H. B. Ban-

Provost Marshal's permits to perience, being twisted round in ing left the line, Only one man in shipbuilug yard at Teing comes out because he has broken for the last Grand Military Jold cock, W. B. Elwer, W. L. Patten- leave the Colony. Before calling her chair by the force of the complained of serious injuries, tau. When the war broke out he down, and the others are of no Cup, Silver Top is a grest den, P. B. Hulyoar.

at the Provost Marshal'e Office disturbance. One of her servants and they were caused by his wout to Shanghai and about she fccount at all. The top weight jumper, but there may be s

for these, members must obtain was rolled out of bed by a shock jumping from the railway end of Augut left that port say Latteur III is French-owned, but doubt as to whether he will stay

a certificate of leave from the It is the general opinion that the carriage to the ground after the ing ibas he was going to Ame ici, he has been in England ever four and a half miles at Liver

Corps sad exhibit same to the disturbances were in the natura colision. One of his legs was Ho come an fer as Japan, but since rubbing so well for the race pool. Ileton is acknowledged to

Provost Marshal when applying of an earthquake.-Globe. last year.

It is the general be the bandsomest ateeplechaser

for the permits.

burt, but after rioaiving medical went no father, and stipped in attention he was able to travel to Yokohama. Tiere 38 reneon to opinion that this liorse, who won in the country, and the 'chiel

Parades, Parades for Wedne the "National" as a five-your-old, argument against him is that he

day, 10th instant: Units on

his home. It was fortune that believe that all tue pereuna havé has been given too much weight may be too handsome to win

daty at Beadquarters and Monne

note of the covolies of the pas-ao:ed contrary to the interests of --12.7. Nevertheless, be in National" My inclinations at

Austin Barracke, under Officers at Headquarters and Moont Aussenger train was overtari ed, as Japan and in the interests of such a grand jumper and has prevent incline to Irish Mail,

on daty. Remainder, Nil. tia Barracks, under officere on at this point the line runs along Germany, hence the order for shown himself to be eo weil anited Alfred Noble, and Silver Top. to the Liverpool course that ha Chief of these removed from

Weall Orderly Sergt, Corp. Table "O" Machine Gun Course they might have been thrown.

Detail-O derly Officer, Leat, daty 5.00 p.m., Civil Service Co., an embankment, down which their deportation." is certain to have a big following the Lincolnebire Handicap are

In the fog the scene after the Lowick. To furnish Gased;-Ax on Kennedy Road Range. Corpl.

Hongkew Dividend. if fit and well on the day. The Mr. J. B. Joel's Sun Yat and Mr.

To-day's Orders.

The directors of the Spanghai Volunteer leadquarters: Scuate Grimes, R. E, will attend. 5.15ccident was a very devol te one, other ex wienere of the greatest J. W. Burton's Red Fineb. Tho To-day's urders state:

Company. At Mount Austin pam., No: 2 Section Artillery, 10 Wreckage of the traine was and Hongkew Wuri Co. Ltd. steeplechase, Overtcout audatier vins baudica, ped with a fair Main and Feak Guarda-It Barracks: No. 1 Section Artillery pdr. drill at Headquarters, scattered over both the main lines will recommend at the annusl Sanlook, hold their ground, clunce and his scratching ocmes will be the duty of the Orderly and Left Beation M. G. Co. Remainder, Bayonet fighting A large standard carrying the meeting to be held on 18th inst, They are both in the same stable a surprise. Mr. Joel is evid Bergeant under the supervision of

To-day's Orders, S auder Company Commandere overh al wres which had bend the payment of a dividend of Tle. and last year'e winner is set to ontly act satisfied with Sun Yat's the Orderly Officer to detail the

To-day'e orders state;-;; Detail Orderly Officer, Lieut. placed in post ion in preparation 5 per share for the year 1914. receive 15 lb. from Covericoat, weight, as he has also taken the N. O. O, and men for the various Juined. The andermentioned Weall. Orderly Sergeant, Oorpl, for the electrification of the line P. C. Goucher's Condition, Sanlook should prevail again, torso out of the City and gnards, giving the men as mach having jo ned the Corps ore Lowick. To farnish Guard the wires with it. The erow pisal suffering from the wounds

was knocked down and dragged 140. Gunster, though he has been given 21 1b. Suburban, Jubilee Bandicap, and notice as possible. Members allotted Corpe numbers and post- Volunteer Headquarters. 7 pm, more to carry than when he Liverpool Oup. Mr. S. B. Joel, whilst on duty are not permitted ed es follows: No. 1761 Sapper to-day to 7 am to-morrow, Scoats which covered the line copelder inflicted by the tiger on Monday, made the whole of the running however, Las left Maiden Erlegh, to leave the Island except to J. McCormack to Engineer Oom- Company; Tram. to 7 pm, 11 ably hampered the work of the in reported to be just about the and won easily Iset March, Honey wood, and Irish Obiet in visit the Kowloon Peninsula; pny No. 1768 Sapper W. Lyle inst., Scouts Company; 7 p.m.

men who, accompanied by large same, not having shown much It may be noted that the oldest the toolshire, and the best of exception is made in the to Engineer Company, No. 1769 7am. 12th inst., Scouts Compen

oranes, quickly arrived at improvement since yesterday, Strestham-common to clear away though be tolds his own. boras engaked in the Grand them will surely have to be case of membera resident at Private W. F. A. Kumpton to Left 7 s.m. to 7 p.m. 12th inst., No, National is Rory O'More. He is reckoned with. The beat of that Taipo. Members detailed for Section M. G. Co.

Money Chaazor Robbed. **|the wreckago, It was early in Section Artillery and Loft Section

Solomon Jacobe, mone fourteen years old and belongs to iro, Polyureter, Gunbearer, and duty must be present unless their

Weekly Reports.-O. Os are M G. Co. At Mount Austin the morning before the las the Boynton trainer, Mr. Peroy the lightly-weighted View Law places are taken by other mem reminded that the weekly state in Borracks: 7 p.m. today to 7 lear again, but no great in ouanger, has reported Whitaker. That trainer's best are my fancies for the fret of the bera and such substitutes must required at the Orderly koom not 8.m. to-morrow, and 7p.m. tc- convenience was caused, as traffic that while bo was sica representative may prove to be Spring Handicape. Ohneideratione notified to the Officer in later, than 6 p.m. to morrow. morrow to 7 a.m. 12th 19, No. was diverted to the Crystal Palace a money-cl Alfred Noble (1012), a 10-year- of other races can be deferred Command of the Guard.Parade Parades for Thurs 1 Seation Artillery and Left route and the London Bridge Road

The QM. Sergeant and the day, 11th instant; Units on duty Bection MG. Cơ,

trains were running as usual? pook "old," who has won his last three for the present,

$5000

a

All members detailed for either the Main or Peek Guards must remain in uniform all day and re- tain their arme and ammunition by them in readiness for any auc- Jen call to duty.

Officers on duty with Main Guard, Capt. Brutton and Lieut. Brauch; with Peak Guard, Lieut. Blason; Orderly Officer, Capt. Bratton; Orderly Sergeant, Sergt. J. C. MacKay. Orderly Upl., LcOpl, C. C. Hinkling

who is in hos

Police