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HUMMONDAY, MARCH 20, 1916.

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The “Standard”””

All lovers of good, straighte forward journalism will road with regret that so old a friend as the Standard has suspended | publication. We note that ar

DAY BY DAY,

THE LUNATIC THIS LOVER AND. THE POLI

ARE OF IMAGINATION ALL COM-

Tangements have been made for PLETX-Midasar Night's Dream.

the preservation of the copyright, so that it would seem more than likely that "suspension” and not **cessationTM is the word to use. The Standard stood for all that is square and healthy in the British character; it had no room for frills, or for mnd or blood"; it

The Weather.

At the Peak & am. Temp. 54; fog. (1915, 41 clear)

Lower level Sax. Temp. 62; dull. (1915, 55 clear.)

The Mails

patam). Die per Kataang Siberian Mail-Closss per &&

Anhui to-morrow 81,3 p.m.

The Dollar.

The rate of the dollar on demand to-day is 1-119):6.

To-morrow's Anniversary. Tomorrow is the 112th anzi- versare of the execution of the Date d'Eaghen.

Concealed Opium.

OUR JACK TARS.

FOOTBALL

VOLUNTEER CADKIS,

Entertained by Lidles of Hongkong.

Club v. Royal Engineers.

First Annual Sports Minting.

In this match on Saturday: The Hongkong Volunteer Corps It was a happy idea on the part made all the more interesting by Cadet Compatry bald it be? of the ladies of Hongkong when reason of the pending meeting in annual sports on the recreation they decided to provide a pro-the Shield final on the 25th instground of the Victoris British gramme of sporta for the enterthese teame put up a very good School, Causeway Bay, on Satur txinment of the crews of E. Mstruggle. The Engineers took day afternoon, and the ETAD ships now in past, and on Satur- the offensive in the early stages i proved a complete success. The day afternoon this somewhat of the game, and kept bombarding Corps, which was under the com- place in the Naval Yard with clearing cleverly. The leather mustered 58 of all ranks. Those the greatest success, As all our was so taken into the Engineers present included Lieut. Col. and readers are aware, there are at territory, where a melee followed. Mrs Chapaso, Mr. and Mrs. E present caval boste in part, and, in which the Clab bad hard Ralphs and the Hon. Mr. a realising that the men on board lines, Play was then trane Severn

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No. 2 Section.. No. 1 Section ... No. 3 Section... There was keen rivalry between.

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abhorred the sanational and the European Mail (Via Naga-hurriedly stranged function took the Club's goal, Goldenberg mand of Lieut. Crowther Smith, "cranky", it stood solid for church and king, and it had sa old- fashioned prejudice in favour of authoritative and sane czitieiam and against any form of "log-rall ing". It should be added thai,

there have had a none too plea-ferred to mid- field until the Engia- Prior to the sports, the from its foundation, it was one

sant task in these days of watch- cera, made another dash, and cadets were inspected by of the recognised authorities

VD Chapman, fulness and sction, the ladies of scored with a beautiful shot which | Lient-Col on all agricultural matters. is

the Colony, with commendable gave Goldenberg no chance and held an inter-section squad a word, it was everything that

thoughtfulness, sought to provide Then half time was announced, drill competition. Capt Stewart, the "up-to-date" paper is

an opportunity forrelaxation and the taas crossed over with a goal of the HK.V.O., acted as judge bot. That so sound a publica

amusement. That this action was to the Engineers' credit. tion should be permitted to

In the second moisty, play was A Chinese was charged before thoroughly appreciated was de- suspend publication might be Mr. Hazeland, at the Police Court monstrated by the enthusiasm well balanced, the Bagins taken as an unhopeful sign where this morning, with having in his with which the men entered into being blocked by the Club's de the present and rising generations possession 6 lbs. of loose opram the various events provided. fence in several dangerous - at- are concerned; bat, before we Rercane Officer Willen said the The initiative was taken by Mrs. tacks, while the Club had hard the sections. Corpl, Mel od was assent to so gloomy a view as man was found with the staff N, J. Stabb and Mrs. Gomperts, lines on one occasion, the leather in charge of the winning section. that, we would point cat that concealed in a large pocket sown who were enthusiastically up going wide by couple The results of the sports were are requested to observe

rule which the there are other papers, eg. the inside his waisiccat. Defendant ported by Lady May and s large of inches. Play was again con- as follows- requires

forward their

75 Yards-Senior, Cadet Taylor, names and addresses with Daily Telegraph, Morning Post ceaird that the staff was his and number of other ladies. Valnatle fined to mid-field, the leather tommunications addressed to the

Editor, not necessarily for sad Pall Mall Gaste, which said he had just come from Can- assistance was given by Mr. Grom being tossed up and down the Middle, Cadet H. Joseph; Junior, publication, but as an evidence of their bona fides,

presch the same wholesome goston. His Worship impceed a fine pertz, and, at the sports, the officers field in a ding-dong fashion, Cadet S. Moore fel, in perhaps a more sprightly of $650, or three months in of the various ships undertook until the Club made another dash, 220 Yards-Senior, Cadet Tay. and more palatable fashion.

prisonment.

the work of officials with every only to be obstructed by the lor, Middle, Cadet Jennings, A Little Slow."

Gibson Engineers' defecce. The leather Junior, Cadet S. Moors. Commander The exorto support still

440 Yards-Senior, Cadet gives to these, and the fact that, 4: the Police Court this morn- acted as M.C., sad to his energies was once more sent into mid-field,} with the exception of the Westing, before Mr. Hazeland, a Chin the smooth manner in which the where it remained for a consider-Taylor, Middle, Cade: Bentley, During the afternoon, which the Club had another opening, and Half-mile-Lance-Compl. Lo- bicycle in a reckless manner on minster Gazette, the Liberals dose was charged with riding a events were run off is greatly due. able period. Towards the clove, Junior, Cadet S. Moore not and cannot "ren 2 редст paper in London, should supply the pr makes as the Taikoo Dock, quite a good number of ladies to the Engineers' terrimary, where

the public road at Shenkiwan. A unfortunately proved overcast, their forwards dashed cleverly ingan.

Team race.-No. 3 Section. material for comfort. It must!

Greatest number of points (win- be admitted that fber said he was going towards Shan- and gentlemen visited the ground, a good struggle followed, in ecme care for those at Home who, kiwar, and the defendant who among those noticed being Ad- the course of which one of the ners of Shield).No. 3 Section

The following won trophies for while perfectly sound in their was on a bicycle, came down the miral and Mrs. Anstruther. -jr defenders fcaled the leather political principles, voted the incline very quickly. He did not General Ventris, Sir Williams within the pensity ares. A pensity competition during the past. Standard "low". Its alleged ring his bell and ran into witness, Rees Davies, the Hon. Mr. Claud kick was awarded to the Club year-

Cup for shooting-Lance- alowness lay in the fact that, eave knocking him down from behind. Severa, Mr. and Mrs. N. J.Stabb, and this was taken by Stalker, where the religious question was Defendent said he did ring his Mr. and Mrs. Gomperts, Mrs. who scored beautifully just before CorpL F. Trueman.

the final whistle. Thus a well Cup for swimming-Lance- concerned, it did not vary its hell and was not going fast at all. Gibson, etc. outlook from the time of its found- ation-somewhere abu: 1823 29 to the daya (in 1903 we believe)

it pablish

and when, B little later, ita evening edition amalgamated with the St. James' Gazdite. (The Pearson

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WAS

Cyclist Fined.

success.

After the sports the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Chapman.

His Worship fined him $10, or a The events were characterised contested game which seemed az Corp. Logan

by keenness throughout. The fol- inevitable win for the Engineers, month's impris oment. The "Hongkong Telegraph" is now on sale at, and will be delivered

The Late Sir C. Clemeti-Smith..lowing were the results, the name resulted a most deserving The faneral of the late Sir of the ship in each case not being | draw. Under these circumstances, to subscribers by, the Dairy Farm Company, Ltd., Shameen. when Mr. Pearson undertook to Cecil Clementi-Smith took place permitted to be mentioned.

the final match on Saturday next should prove most interesting.

Canton, who have been appointed our agents there.

By Order,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH."

DEATHS.

BOVILL-February 12. at London, Anna, widow of Sir E. C. Borill, Chief Justice, Straits Settlements, aged 72,

PRYER-February 12, at London. Ada Blanche, widow of W.B. Per first resident in the Territories of the British North Borneo Company.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

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440 yards Flat Bace.-1, Car; at Welwyn on February 9. The chief mourners were, Major and 2, Powell; 3, Connelly. Mrs. Hubert Clementi-Smith (son 100 yards Flat Race (Vete- and Lady Brownrigg(daughter and O'Conner. and daughter-in-law), Sir Douglas rans.)-1, Heath; 2, Cooper; 3, son-in-law), Mra. Talbot (daugh ter), Captain and Mrs. George all; 3, Adams. Hunt (daughter and son-in-law),

OIL FROM HANKOW,

Interesting Prize Court Cass.

Lam Liong v. St. Joseph's. The Collegiate played one man regime, so far as we remember,

short throughout the first half of their match against the Chinese, was but a short one.) Is religious

Sack Race.-1, Avery; 2, Good-and managed to put up a fine préjudices died slowly, as became

defence against the Lam Liong's paper expressly started-by Dr.

100 yards Flat Race.-L Card;

forward siring, which played a Giffard, father of Lord Halsbary

well combinad game, until a free In the London Prize Court, in in protest against the Catholic r. Charles Newcomen brother 2, Spillane; 3, Cor

Three in-low), and Lady Clarke Jervoise.

Legged Baca-1; Fick was awarded to the Chinese the case of the Den of Rathven, Emancipation Bill. It made Arsorg the final tributes were Gleave and Buckley; 2. Lee and a little away from the penalty | Mr. M. W. Slade (instructed by somewhat bitter stand against wreaths from the members of the Thompson; 3, Cor and Powell.

area. This resulted in their beat- the Treasury Solicitor) stated the the ritualistic movement of

China Association, the Straits | Potato Rsca-1, Jones, 2,lag Omar with a ground kick vessel was carrying a shipment the *eighties, .but, little

which found the net. Play as of wood oil from Hankow to a by little, it accustomed itself to of Burma Railways, and the mem-

Settlements Association, the board Sutherland.

Appla Race-1, Willi; 2 and 3 then well balanced, both teams German firm carrying on business the religious thought of the times, bem of the Old Panline Club (of (dead heat), Stevens and Buckley. Creased over with a lead to the at Hamburg. The oil had been and, some few years ago, men of which Sir Cecil was president).

lying in the London Ducks for a This was a very amusing event, Chicese of 1 goal to mil. all religions persuasions, from ;

On resuming, the Collegians considerable time, and, according the tube of water being upset, on- Crippled Boy Bergar. Agnosticism to Judaism and thence to Catholicism, were con Mr. Hazeland, at the Police Court in for a liberal splashing."

Tim Kam was charged before lockers and competitors coming pressed hard and a beautiful open-tos letter from the Royal Mail ing was mised, Goldenberg mis- Steam Packet Company, no ap- Quite a controversy appears to have arisen at Home concerning tributing to it. May it obtains this morning, with sending a boy Tuge-of War and a "Balaclava judging his kick and shooting plication had been received for the position of married mes under the Compulsory Service Act. new lease of life and once more of 10 years to beg in Bonham Melce were also held between high. The Chinese again attacked, the cargo. The oil was to order is Meetings of process have been held by those affected, a Married see good daye. Sound journalism Read, Luspector Sullivan said the teams from the various ships, and were met with a determined London. The firm to whom it Men's Union has been formed in Manchester, and a candidate for is not each a drug in the marke boy, who was a cripple, was foundFor the Tugs-of-War; in addition defence, the leather being cleared, was to go was a German firm, bat Parliament has come forward on their behalf. Feeling on the issues that one can afford to see a paper begging, and the defendant was to the prizes offered by the ladiesPlay then remained in mid-field he was not quite sure that ther raised is thus evidently sufficiently strong and pointed to marit of such standing pushed off the lacking after him. Defendant had the Hongkong Branch of the until near the end, when the had a branch in London.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1916.

.COMPULSION IN PRACTICE.

road.

"Frank Danby."

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brought him from the country for Navy League gave $50

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to

to

Juniors.

The President--I think you W perhaps had Letter wait for

months have elapred. I adjourn another three months till the six the claim for the goods.

LANGKAT OUTPUT.

Meers. Wright and Hornby advise us that the Langkat output for the current month - is as follows

March 1.

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notice. So far there has been no indication that the movement has

The President:----Your difficul- its origin in say desire on the part of the married men to evade

Chinese again attacked, giving service and we take it that, in the sin, no such question has arisen. By the death of Mrs. Frankau the purpose of sending him out to be divided between the winning the College defence a hot timely is that the cargo was to order

It was in the course of this in London? There may be, and there probably are, among the married mer, "Frank Danby" a novelist is the defendant lived at her house, keenly contested.

Both competitions were beg. An aged woman, who said teams.

Mr. Slade-It has not been struggle, that P. Hyndman, the sprinkling of self-styled conscientious objectors, but we are prepared loss who, in her time, was both when being awom, positively Prize Distribution.

Collegians' left back, most un-claimed by anybody. to believe that these comprise a very small majority of their class, ander-rated and over-rated and doubled up with bilarity, and,

In answer to the President, Mr. After the sports the men ad-fortunately lodged the leather The great balk of the men of Britsin, married and single alike, øre, very often entirely misunderst004- even when admonished by Elis journed to the City Hall where a into the goal; in an attemp at Slade said the writ was izsued, un we feel sare, not merely willing, but anxious to take their place, now In addition to her being a story- Worship, apparently experienced substantial tea was provided.

clearing, and the final whistle November 9 last. that they have been told that their services are needed, among the writer of somewhat unnenal abili

Prior to the tea, Lady Hay dis- found the Lam Liong winners by fighting men of the Empire.

ty she was a very clever and great diffialty in controlling her The whole point seems to have sprang cat of the fact that the discerning art critic, and could mirth. The bay, a diminutive tributed the prizes. At the con-2 zoals to mil call has come to married men while there are yet number of bachelors justifiably make it had a cripple, had to be placed on a clusion of this carem ony Hr. 88th Company R. G. A. v. Dock not doing military or other war work. The too liberal granting of ex that when she discussed iacres from Canton to Hongkong alone the ladies of Hongkong he wished chair. He said he had come down Gompertz said that on behalf of

The Juniors played a sporting emptions and the inclusion of "luxury coedpations in the starred she knew what she liste are in a large measure answerable for that circumstance. There talking about. After having afraid he was a hostile witness, give

wes His worship remarked that he was to say how pleased they were to game against the gunners on the that entertainment. Naval ground, but their opponents is evidence, however, that both these points are now receiving close achieved some slight success as a The case was remanded until to the men of

proved too good a team, sad soon. the Navy, attention. Beretofore; uumerous exemptions have apparently been navlist in the 'eighties she sudden- PASITOW.

men whose honour bad never been bad matters their own way. They given in the case of men claiming to hold important positions in ly returned to fiction in 1932, and

Keeping an Opium Divas. tarnished or who had never acted defeated the Juniors to the tone connection with. the country's export trade-a trade which admitted-more or less stirred the mavel- ly demands all the official consideration which it can obtain just reading public with her Pigs in to a charge before Mr. Hazeland, traditions. They were pleased to

Teang Fat appeared in answer contrary to the Navy's high of 4 goals to nil now. These exemptions are now, however, to be confined to married Clover." The book was quite at the Police Court this morning, welcome every one of them. Some men of thirty years and over. The step is a sound sud sensible one, unjustly abused (as was one of of keeping an opiam divan. of them they know bad done for the country can quite safely love the higher posts in its expartits more recent followers Eight othere were charged with magnificent work in petrolling Mrs. Backley, Mrs. Cooper- business to men meeting this requirement, we are sure: Other Joseph in Jeopardy ") by a very frequenting for the purpose of the seas and in many other ways. Hant, Mrs. Hough, Mra Gibson, revisions are being effected, too, and these will mean that many large section of the press, on smoking. An informer zaid he They were very glad to see them Mrs. Myhugh, Miss Denyse, Mrs. eligible bachelors, hitherto too liberally treated, will required to go account of its unconventionality was given 23 cents by Sergeant on shore and hoped the time they Bowler, Mrs. Wakeman, Miss Gor- up for Army training. Until every available single man has been and to do the critics justice Pain and went to 54, Second would spead in Hongkong would don, Mrs. Pearce, the Misses secured, the married can rightfully claim special considerationetill more by reason of its Street. He paid the m mey to the be very happy (Applanse). They have responsibilities unknown to the bachelor; besides which, writer's advertising methods. first defendant at the door and

Rodgers, Mrs. Wyllie, Mrs. Ham- Captain Garner, on behalf of phreys, Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Bearis, the question of provision for dependents of husbands and fathers Old-fashioned people believe that received in exchange a pot of the officers and men, thanked all Mrs, Villiers Smyth, Miss Wilkir killed in the war comes into account. That is a factor which, even a serious novelist should not opium. He got a pipe and was concerned for the very enjoyable son, Miss Hastings, Miss Lum from the financial standpoint alone, must not be lost sight of. follow the plan of the sellers of thown a bad where he could entertainment which had been mert, Mrs. Carmichael, Mrs. Apart from munition workers and the workers in certain other pills and soaps; and, when practic smoke. All the defendants were provided and also Lady Mar for Heary Humphreys, Mrs. Frank essential trades which are a class to themselves it will be general-ally every retail bookseller in sing about smoking. Inspector giving away the prizes. They lin, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Davidson, ly agreed that ingle men should be called upon first and married London was persuaded to hang Sullivan said the men slipped bad all enjoyed themselves very Mrs. Gill, Mra Arthur, mea last.

But we now bare it on the authority of Earl Kitchener outside his shop a card-bord about from place to place. The much and ware greatly obliged Mrs. that, even if all the anticipated bachelors enlist, more men will be advertisement of the book in police had known of them for about for tho kindness extended. Mrs. Pemberton and Mrs. Harker. needed within the next few weeks. And on these grounds the question, it is not surprising that a week. In this instance the (Applause). Secretary for War makes a reasonable appeal to the married men to the reviewers were prejudiced premises were used as a barbers' The men then gave rousing place patriotism before personal considerations. Earl Kitchener and, in many cases, refused to see shop in front and an opium diyan cheers for the ladies knows the real needs of the moment more than any other man, and that "Frank Danby" possessed behind. In the case of the first we believe that the nation as a whole has sach a means of con- a most marvellous gift of correct defendant, a fine of $100 was in fidence and trust in him that when he calls, there will be a ready sad portraiture as well as the power posed, while the rest were fined willing answer. He will be scrupulously fair to all. He will keep to make a story really alive."

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$2 each. the end in view. And, if any one man will win the war for us, he will.

Those who assisted at the taa were Lady May, Mrs. Stabb, Mr. Gompertz, Miss May, Mrs. Lander, ¡Mrs. Landalo, Mre. Anstruther,'

Marriott, Mrs. Clark,

During the sporte the band of the Punjabis (under B.admaster J. W. Christian) rendered an BIM joyable programme of music and whilst tea was being served the omhestra of the Police Reserve gate pleasing a lectioma.

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183

177

181

177

176

172

178

148

158

153

169

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160

14

149

15

159

180

17:

158

18

152

∙19.

152

Total to 19th inst. 3,116

Daily average

16400