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TO FIGHT DISEASE.

Inauguration of the Sham-sul-po Chinese Public Dispensary.

The opening ceremony of the Sham-mui-po Chinona Publio Da pensary was held on April 12, at

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

WAR TELEGRAMS,

(Continued from Page 1)

Tales of British Heroism.

April 10,5

p.m. Viotoria Crosses, to the following:

To-night's London Gazette announces the awards of five farther

Private Barber, of the 1st Grenadiers.

For, at Neuve Chapelle, running in advance of his grenade. ompany and throwing bombs. When the Company same up they found him quite alone, and the emeny surrendering on all sides.

Lance Corporal Faller of the 1st Grenadiers.

For, ai Neuve Chappelle, preventing, without aid, fifty of the enemy escaping along a communication trench. He killed the leader with a bomb, and the remainder surrendered.

p.m. There were prosent His Excellency the Governor, Lady May, Miss May, Mr. G. R. Siyer (the Private Secretary), the Don- ourable Mr. S. B. O. Rose (the Storetary for Chiuere Affairs), Dr. C. Forsyth, the Honourable Mr. Lau Cbu-pak, Mr. Li Ping (the Chairman of the Sham ani-po Dispensary Committee), and Mesará. Ho Kom-tong, Lo Choong sbiu, Ip Lan-tun, Li Yau.taun, Woo Chu-wan, Yau Sui-Chi, Chan Cheuk-hing, Lam Heung lun and the about 500 others, including mera bera of the Committees of the District Watchman Force, Tang Wa Hospital, Kwong Wo Ho pital, Po Loang Kuk ond Ubinese Public Dispensories.

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Lieut. Mariin, of the Royal Engineers.

At Spanbrockmolen, though wounded, he led sir Grenadiers to j enemy's trenches and held back the reinforcements for two and balf houre.

Private May, of the Cameroniaris.”

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Diana of Dobsons."

For, at La l'ontillerie endeavouring to resone, under the heaviest fire, a wounded man, who was killed before he was able to be saved, and, on the same day, carrying a wounded officer, while exposed to

very severe fire, a distance of 300 yards into safety. Mr. L Ping addressed the

Private Tolleston, of the Cameron Highlandere. meeting saying: YourExcellency, At the Battle of the Aisne, despite a heavy fire, carried a wounded Lady May, ladies and gentlemen, officer to a place of greater safety. Although wounded, bestraggled -1 am much indebted to Your back to the firing line, sad, when the Battalion retired be returned Excellency for your kindness into the officer and remained with him for three days till both ware coming to perform the opening rescued. ceremony of this Dispensary, and to Mr. Rose, the Secretary for Chinese Affaire, and to the other guesta for their kind attendance and I have the honour to express to you all sincere thanks on behalf of the Dispensary.

This Dispensary is called the Publio "Sham-sui-po Chinese Dispensary" and is established in the interests of the populice of the D.trict. It is the first

The Russians at dawn re attacked and advanced at some sections, Chinese Public Dispensary ever Nevertheless, the Austrians refused to accept defeat and continued built for the purpose in New Kow- for another entire day counter attacking against Telepotech. looo, New Territory, and it is The Russian observers affirm that the Austrians were well conducted on the kuras lines and primed with drink. They were superior in numbers, yet they did not under the same regulations as the succeed in gaining a foot of ground: Chinese Public Dispensaries in Their attacks at nightfall were mainly directed against Zoella, Viotoris. The advantages it will where Russian machine-gun and rifle fire exacted a heavy toll. Then afford are known to everybody, and the Russians, with a most brilliant effort, stormed and captured Bill I have no need to dwell at length 999. on them. The idea of this Disponsary was first mooted by Mr. Yau Sui-chi and myself and the Kaifong of the district, and was taken up by Mr. Brewin and Mr. Hallifax, Secretaries for Chinese Affairs. Subscriptions were started in July 1911, sad at the end of the year-a period of about half a year-they amounted to not more than three thousand dollars, of which, however, only $700 were collected. "Owing to the meagrenessof the District and the poverty of the populace, wa have had great difficulty here in raising subscriptions, much more

The following leading article is from the Times of March 12:— April 19, 5.30 p.m. The fighting around the villages Telepetsch and Zuella was of the Russia Scolety which was Mesere. Charles Howilt and A.. A folegram from the King to Last evening, to a fair house the fiercest description. The Russians had planned well, and captured the enemy's positions at the point of the bayonet. Through inaugurated on Wednesday by a Phillips' combination presented out the whole of the next day the Austrians made desperate counter-house-assures the society of His presents a strong case against meeting held at the Speaker's Diana of Dobsons," a play that attack after counter-attack. The Rassions captured 1,000 prisoners Majesty's "hearty sympathy with "living in" and the narrow life and three quick-firera.

The attacks in the evening were of even greater intensity. There mote and maintain a complete and the failure of the average pro- that such a system entails. That, wore hand-to-hand struggles along the line, but the enemy was and lasting understanding be- person to comprehend real values everywhere repulsed.

tween the peoples of the British in social life, are the two points of and welcome this public expression Miss Gertrude F.Godart, in the title Russian Empires.". We the piece, and the good acting of

mation of the Russia Society is a well. She was most convincing of the King a feelinga. The for role, served to make these points step in the right direction. As throughout. Mr. Howitt, as Capt. Mr. Neil Primrose, the Parliamen the Fon. Victor Brotherton, gave as tary Under-Seoretary for Foreign good a portrayal of the gilded you th Faire, said in addressing the as could be desired, while the bread inagural meeting, it is not touches with which Mr. Carl enough merely to profess friend-Lawson sketched the self-made ship with Russia The only man, Sir Jabez Grindley, wore way for the two nations to worthy of high praise. show that friendship is to try To-night the Company presenta to understand ench other's Onida's "Under Two Flags," national aspirations."

Russian Advance in the Carpathians.

April 20, 4.30 pm.

An official communique says:-In the Cancais, cannonade and fusillade continue in the direction of the coast. The Russians, in the direction of Artvin, are successfully advancing southwarde.

TELEGRAMS.

THE LATE BARON

REUTER.

SAD STORY OF GRIEF.

than in other districts. Fortunate-Router's Service To The Telegraph.") Ty however, a site was granted by

London. Received April 19. the Hongkong Government, and

Baron Router's con is serving the expenses incurred in the con in Kitchener's Army. The Baron,

The Verdict.. London, Received April 20.

of Heaven) were contributed by various enthusiaste, who have aleo kindly presented so many Baron de Reuter, the jury return At the inquest on the body of tablete that the temple, is prac- tically filled with then. Beides ed a verdict of suicide whilst theso, many addresses have been temporarily insane. received from various quarters,

A barrier of ignorance and prejudice has subscription in the comparative-ing.

too long impeded this understand- The German mediam, ly out-lying parta of the Colony, through which Russian views It must be A source of great have too often been transmitted satisfaction to Mr. Lau Cha-pak, to England and English views to who worked eo hard for the Ruacia, has tended to distort and establishment of private dispen- discolour them. We are now suries in Hongkong, to see that

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like the Russia Society, to see that hear from Mr. Li Ping that he proposes to open a subscription ideals which has found expression expected to arrive on Friday, 23rd the community of interests and list in order to defray the running during the war, ahall permanently instant, atdaylight, consignees of expenses, which are necessary to inform the relations between the cargo are hereby notified to send

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struction of the Dispensary, which since the death of his wife, hadkeep an institution of this sort British and: Russian peoples.in their bills of lading for coun- consists of three buildings in s been extremely depressed. Yes- glad if Mr. Li Ping will hand me natural and legitimate delivery of cargo from alongside. in proper order; and I shall be Rassia, added Mr. Neil Primrose, tersignature and take immediate row, were kindly, borne by Mr. terday he remained for two that list so that I may put my nepirations." Cheung Patez. The architect, hours beside the coffin, and was name down for a subscription. I

They are "terri Cargo impeding discharge will be landed immediately at con: Mr. Colbourne Lulo, also sab- beard weeping bitterly. Later, will not be a large one, but will torial aspirations, and a great Borlbed a ball of bis and all articles for the use of the that the coffin had been screwed I take in this Disper sary.

Cargo remaining on fees, when the undertaker told him suffice to stow the ir terest which country like Russia, with its signes risk and expence.

anlimited wealth, cannot Saturday, April 24th, 1915 at board

10 bexpected be Temple of "Tia Hau" (the Queen down, he sobbed aloud.

satisfie I hold, and I feel sure you will

noon will be subject to landing with tho posent arrange charges all agree with ine,

and if undelivered that the greatest is not wealth, nor great pa We must sympathise with, and and storage charges. blessing which a men can have for the circulation of Friday, April 30th, 1915, vrou ber products all over the world, will be subject to both landing one or position, nor jet mere must arm to understand, the physical strength, but hat h; and it is the attainment of health nature of those a-pirations." le will be effected.

hoped that at the end of the war. and for all these I again tender patients, including vaccination that has inspired the builders of

tled na bis which would be our hearty thanks on behalf of see, and I trust everybody will this Dispensary. I wish them all we should see her spirt tiois se the Dispensary.

acknowledge the benefits that fuccefe, Chincas Public Dispensaries accrue from the Dispensary. In conclusion, I may day that ailecte ry tall the Allied par

No claim will be entertained no turer way of securir ga lasting unless accompanied by short de- were first organised in Victoria, The dock of the Dispensary, however great my faith in the concerned, for there could be and the first promoter was Mr. D. Chin Hin-yeung, is an expert efficacy of the Queen of Beaver,

livery note or list of exceptions του With these rentiments we heart taken at the time of delivery to Lau Chu-pak. When they were physician; he was for many years I recommend all of you, if first started, the benefits that in the service of the Peking are feeling ill or indisposed, after ily concur. The Russian people consignees and signed for and on they would yield had not become Official Medical College, and his visiting her shrine, to pay a is singulary responsive to sym bohalf of the Pacific Mail S.B. Co. manifest to the public, and much qualifications are much appreci- visit at the new Dispensery next pathy sud good wil! We may All claime must be filed on or

and door...

before May 7th, 1915, other- elander and ridicule were pouredated by both Chinese

shortly have opportunities of Mr. Li Ping replied: The slowing them in a practical form wise they will not be recognised. apon them, but Mr. Lau Chu- Europeina,

For all that, I hope that this kind things Your Excellency bus which every Russian will ander-

B. U. MORTON, pak, ia defiance of all obstacles

Agent. and odiom, succeeded in es Dispensary will not have much said have put me to shame, for

that the Hongkong, 20th April, 1915. ...

двес tablishing the dispensaries on work to do, and that the "Queon the Dispensary owes its establish stand. We trust

We are fighting to the fall,

A NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. that side. This Sham-sui-po Dis. of Heaven" in the "Lin Hau" ment to no services of mine, but opportunity will be pensary is thus also due to his Temple adjourning will so bless to the advice and encouragement for a lasting peace. Great Britain FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG

this District with health and given by Mr. Ross and to the ard Rastia, with the support AND SINGAPORE. efforte,

Over a month has elapsed since strength, that Dr. Chiu will have or, enter ip hope that the Krapoo, can, if their relations be THE Steamship the starting of this Sham-sui-po bave no asuse to make use of however, earnestly

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of Europe and Diepensary, and it has been his skill. This is my earnest Kaifong will persevere in main inspired by reciprocal trust, pre-

taining the Dispensary, so as to provided with a well-known prayer.

in E Recorations to come, having arrived from the above In reply His Excellency said: gratify Your Excellency's physician, a clerk, a secretary and

'slovo The British Empire has no ports, consignees of cargo are two coolies. It is estimated that It is a great pleasure, to me and for the people. the monthly expenses will amount to Lady May, to come here to-day Then Mr. Li Ping requested greater interent than this; to safe hereby informed that their goods ohjot of the sellement after the Cargo impeding the discharge. to about $250. We owe to the to open the Sham-sui-po Public His Excellency to perform the guard it should be a principal will be delivered from alongside; at atrennons labours of Mr. Yau Dispensary and I wish to thank opening ceremony, presenting war. With a prospect of lasting will be landed at

consignees risk and expense. Bai chi, the treasurer, the raising you for the kind reception you him with a silver key. After the friendship between us, we can

Cargo remaining on board of funds required to meet the have given us. I have listened ceremony, His Excellency, accom feel serene confidence in the jeans after the 22nd inst., will be present expenses, and we must to Mr. Li Ping's remarks with panied by the gueste, went round of the present gigantic struggle landed at consignees risk and look to theefforts of all the Koifong much interest, and Icongratulate the institution. Later, ten was in which, so Mr. Stadley Wash expense, w in the district to raise subscrip him and Mr. Yau Sai-chi and served and a photo of the meeting: burn again reminds us this morn-No Fire Insurance has been tione for the future support of the those others who have generously was taken; and after attending e ing, in his concluding article on effected. Institute. Since the opening of supported him in carrying theatrical performance, Bis Ex- the Russian Army, the forces of Bills of Lading will be counter- the Dispensary on the 1st, through this enterprise. It is, celleney left, all the guests follow our mighty Ally, under the signed by the undersigned, March, medical treatment has believe, the first public dispensary ing him to the wharf to see him efficient leadership of the Grand DAVID SASSOON & CO., LTD.

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