CORRESPONDENCE.
The opinions expressed by the correspondents are not neCOSE- rily those of the Hongkong
Telegraph"!
HOURS OF RELAXATION,
(To the Editor of the Hongkong
Telegraph.),
ILL-TREATING A GIRL.
A Serious Case at the
Maglitrscy, se
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1916.
SHANGHAI SHARE REPORT.
Maasra, A. L Anderson and A young girl, apparently about.' Weekly Share Circular eight or nine years of age, stood (Shanghai, 20th August,) mys :— weeping in Court at the Magie what more generous mood sad Bayers have been of a zome tracy this morning, whilst her) mistress, a well-dressed Chinese the consequent advance in prices woman, was in Court charged with has induced a little more business then has been tansacted for some Sir, Under the above heading basting the girl, I would you be so kind as to
Inspector Kent asid the little time past. This remark applies grant me a little space in your
girl was found yesterday, wander and it would seem as if clients almost equally all down the list well-known paper for the insertioning at West Point, with s of a few suggestions with refer bundle of clothes, the woman had suddenly remembered the old ence to the forthcoming new re having put her out of doors. Shanghai maxim "Bay in August gulations which will be issued and On August 29, the woman beat and sell in December, Te-day's enforced, aastated by the Chinese the girl moet unmercifully, her opening rate for T/T on London dailies.
back being a mass of bruises. 2/11; dollar rate being there were other marks on her Her fingers, too, were out and 72.025. face and head. The women used
I take the liberty to write you these lines in order that the
'powers that be"--Hon. The Secretary for Chinese and the Chinese J. P.'s. (the majority of the latter read English papers)- may take the suggestions of s humble woman into consideration, before the regulations restricting
the hours of relaxation are launch- ed forth.
stick.
Bome
serious view of the case, but would like to know what Mr. Hallifax, the Seoretary for Chi- nee Affairs, was going to do with the girl, before he dealt with the
WOMED.
-The-case-way adjourned until to-morrow,
Debentures.--Several fair sized lines have been marketed at pricas unchanged or showing small improvement: "the current Municipal loan is moving cf more quickly.
Marine Insurance.-No quota- tions were made ander this; beading, bat North Chinas are still in request at 155 and Yang- taxes could be placed at $26.
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
NOTHING CAN EXCEL
OUR
DAISY BRAND BUTTER.
IT IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST, NEW ZEALAND TABLE. BUTTER.
SOLE AGENTS:—
THE DAIRY FARM CO., LD.
NORTH BRITISH
AND
MERCANTILE INSURANCE CO.,
in which are vested the shares of THE OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
AND
THE RAILWAY PASSEN- CERS ASSURANCE CO. The Untersigned AGENTS for the above Company are prepared to Tag
ACCEPT RISES against
Shipping. Shanghai Ordinarys sold at 18 and 171 is offered for more shares without inducing business; 'Preferences' are wanted at 50. Kochiene. A healthy crop of rumours appreciat ed the price from 16 to 25 buyera and it is said that ovan Tis. 30
Defendent's story was that the girl had been ill and was in .bospital time, the doctor ordering ber not
Eanks.-Hongkong and Shang- the girl came out, she etola cold took place early in the week and to drink any cold water. When hais. An improvement to $737
water several timer, and, although $740 is now offered in two or Before I proceed further into drink it. In order to reprimand Brys' have been subject to a strong warned about it, continued to three places. Cathays. 'Ordin- the subject, I would you, dear the girl, she beat her with demand; private sales been made Mr. Editor, know what kind of a rattan cane, but did not mean to at improving prices culminating woman I em. I am a woman who beat her sa muob as she had with sales and bayers at 3 at close have travelled much. I have had done. She was very sorry and my abode in big cities, many would not do it again. years ago, in such places se Mr. J. R. Wood said he took a Frisco, Sydney and London (the East End). Daring my sojourn from time to time in these placer, "I bave often mixed freely with Europeana and people of other nationalities, and courtesies due to my sex were invariably socorded me by all classes of people. I was married abroad and my good men took me back to Obina Boon after the revolution, for he in- formed me that China was going to be highly civilized; the gen tler sex will be kindly treated and, what's more, will be placed on an equal footing with men. These were the inducements that made me consent to coming back to the East, We took along with į ns from ber school our only daughter, "Little Moonshine", a girl just then entering into her teens. Shortly after our arrival] in China, my husband mar aged to find work in. this Colony at $75 per month, and I could also every month contribute $25 earn- ed by my needle. With the sam of $100 we jogged along quite comfortably with a small margin
for the education of our girl as well as for a little luxuries.
LANGKAT OUTPUT.
advise as that the Langkat output Mesere. Benjamin and Potts is as follows August
·1
Tous 160
--
2
"
...
J
2
-
4
5
128
120
123
has been refused. We are inform- approached with an offer for their ed that the company has not been.
fleet, and the only grounds which we can discover for the rumours are that a Japanese engineer has recently been seen looking side- ways at one of the company's lighters.
Mining. Keipings sold at 10 and possibly a few more shatsa could be placed at that.
Docks and Engineeringe. Shanghai Dicks have improved from 68 laat week to a sale at 72 with further buyers at 74. New Engineerings have constantly changed hande at a steady let.
Lance and Hotele.-Anglo- French are enquired for at 94, and Investments at 82.
134
鼬
134
134
125
8
110
*
9
FAR
1.20
+7
10
115
11
111
12
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125
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109
16
17
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109
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17
119
18
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112
19
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20
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108
17
21
112
12
99
1
118
able.
11
23
23
"
114
Industriale.
24
11
120
25
***
124
26
we bave
14
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109
27
$1
to
10
127
28
21
M
51
116
20
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123
30
11
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125
We could not of course at any time afford to give dinner parties and motor-car rides to our friends. Ordinarily on occasions we could, however, treat our friends to a oheap restaurant dinner and in- vite them to an entertainment at the "
• movies afterwards. Bat
daring this sumer
found it very convenient
"tram" to ench harmless resorts as the "Yo-jeun.".
"Chang
yuen", "Tai-pak-lau" and the "Sincere Terrace",
Bome
Cotton Mills.-A general desire
to buy is evident and with shares
FIRE at Current Rates.
SHEWÄN, TOMES & CO.
· Agents.--
Yorkshire
Insurance Co.,Ltd.
ESTABLISHED 1884.
The Undersigned AGENTS for the above Company are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
AGENTS.
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
soil Aug. 101
Total to 30th inst. 3,613
120.04
Daily average
1}
in hand bigher rates than those quoted would probably be obtain
Langkats were
the medium of business at 28 and 261, sad a smail deal in Sumatras was made at 155.
For a KUTSANG, from Caleuits, on
Lozan Mr & Mrs Stolez S Dingle Mr & Mrs
Townsend
For A. MONTEAGLE, from Vancou- ver, on 30th Aug. Anderson
Anderson Miss J Churcher NJ Carper Dr W C Duggno D G Earle Mr & Mr Falconer Mrs PJ Los Mr & Mrs McNiell Mr & Mrs
Mathiesen Mis.E Moran J Perkins S
Redmond Mr & Mrs Syk H
Swan Dr & Mrs C A Waugh Mr & Mrs Waugh Miss
SAKURA BEER
SOLE AGENTS :--
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TEL. 468 ALEXANDRA BUILDING.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Undersigned has received
TROPICAL WEIGHT
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SHIRTS
With Collars to Match.
PYJAMAS
Skilfully cut and care-
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NEWEST PATTERNS JUST RECEIVED:
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Men's Wear Specialists,
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& CO., LTD.
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Telephone 346
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NEW
COLUMBIA RECORDS
BY
YSAYE @
(The Famous Belgian Violinist}
|36520 — CONCERTO IN E MINOR
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7102
HUMORESKE ..
7103
AVE MARIA
instructions to sell by Pub-7106 lic Auction on
SATURDAY, the 2nd Septem-
ber, 1916, commencing at 11 am.
at his Sales Rooms, Duddell
Street.
Far 4. PORTE08, from Bingapore, on 20 Cases Ariseed Oil. 30th Aug.
Darlen
Poth E
Jefferson Mr & Mre Strouach Alec P
Rubbers. The prices given for "business done during the work are sufficient commeat on the small but steady rise of all counters, and given an upward or even steady quotation from London it would certainly appear list we shall see higher prices within the next fortnight. Ayor Tawah. A third interim of Tl, 1 Butee. An interim of .05 is pay- is declared payable on 15th prox.astroa first interim of T1. 0.50 is to be able on 13th prox. Senawang. A
where we amuse ourselves and, at the same lime, take
fresh air. The expenses for all these are not beyond our means. But, ob, good- ness, altho' the hot aesson is
the upkeep of a public garden drawing to a cloas, we women are not allowed to go to the above-well provided with refreshment nemed places anymore, in the rooms to work on the ready evening! For fear of our catoling osal system. To defray the cold, I suppose. Fancy this, dear initial expenses for acquiring paid on 5th Frox.
I would
Miscelleneous. Telephones
Mr. Editor; is not this a shame ?/ suitable site and the putting sold at 90 and more are wanted. I appeal to that class of your "p of a building, readers, the Chinese J. P., in propose that a certain percentage 27 Constructions sold at 88 Gs were bargained at 25 and the hope that they may speak up before the would-be concabine be
of the bargain money be imposed with farther bayers. for us, for few of us have a back garden to walk about, much less taken away for good from her can we find the wherewithal to poor parent's home. pay for a motor-car ride for an airing.
Believe me,
Yoora truly,
JUDY AH SIN.
Honours for the 5th Light Infantry.
And then think of those, whose Hongkong, 30th August, 1916. husbanda bring back for house-
Per a LAERTES, from Saigon, on
Wright If
at Aug.
Lefovra L
TO-DAY'S
··ADVERTISEMENTS,
CHINA MAIL SS. CO., LTD.
From SAN FRANCISCO, HONOLULU and JAPAN
POETS,
THE Steamship
" CHINA"
baving arrived, Consignees of cargo on board are requested t send in their Bill of Lading duly endorsed for countersignature
and take immediate delivery of their cargo from ship's side.
Cargo impeding discharge will
2
Cassia Oil, Terms:-Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
THE Undersigned has received
instructions to sell by Pub. lic Auction on
MONDAY, the 4th September, 1916, commencing at 12 o'clock (noon)] at bis Sales Rooms, Duddell. Street, salved ex s.s."GHIYO MARU" 3 Chronometers, cne Kelvin's Sounding machine, one set Kel- vin's Sounding Spring Tubes, Ship's Patent Log, 2 Boat Com- passes, 1 Standard Compass bowl, iBinnacle Lamp, 8. Clock-, 2 Barometers. 2 Megaphones, a quantity of Nautical Books, etc., etc.
On view from Friday, the let September.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer:
WANTED.
keeping purposes something less
P.S.-Pardon me for signing than $20 per month, and in many myself by the familiar English The following is taken from cases the paterfamilies bimmelf as Jody. Judith was the name the Ganelle of India. Army does not kocok of work till very given me by my saintly school Department:-July 14 1916, No. much after 5 p.m. Ieek, is it fair mistress, but my husband would 783.-The Governor General in to probi bil all womenfolk to attend persist in calling me by this Eng. Council is pleased to sanotion the lish name abbreviated. He gives award of the Indian Distinguish ach places? What an insult to mothers, sisters and daughters to me se an excuse that since by this ed Service Medal to the under- think that we are not able to be-nama I_can_always recall the mentioned for gallantry in field :-- hava, and to take care of,qursalves,
good time. I had in school, Jemedar Rahmat Khan, 5h while we are cut on a little enjoy by this asme came, remember the Colour Havildar Ajmeri, 5th should at all times when called Light Infantry. No. 1973 ment! There is a saying among na "Ühinese, "Coop up your Bound principles that were taught Light Infantry, No. 1916 Sapoy own chickens and leave the engles principles I learnt was "The love try. No. 2125 Sepoy Faix Maham...) on or before 14th September, 1916, a steamer sailing for Bingapore
me when at school. One of the Mannab Khan, 5th Light Infan alone." What does this saying of money is the root of avil." Themed Koan, 5th Light Infantry. signify ?
For the good of the Colony, toris took this text for his sermon 5th Light Infantry. In connection Right Reverend Bishop of Vic- No. 2725 Sepoy Wazan Khan, may I suggest that all who can last Sunday. Now may our Boore with the above, it may be observ afford to take and support con-tary for Chinese Affaire be noted that Jemedar Rahmat Khan cabines or, to put it genteelly imposed upon and innocently was promoted to that rack from affected. "secondary wives," be tazed inveigled, into meddling with Havildar for good services zen- soOording to his position in life, womens rights by certain inter- dered during the matiny in such tax collected to go towards/ested parties.-J. A, 8.
Singapore in 1915.
be landed into the Co.'s Godown at Consignees risk and expense. September 6th, 1916, will be sub-ANTED by a British quali
Cargo undelivered on and after! ject to storage charge.
fied Medical Man an ap- All claims must be presented pointment as'a Surgeon on board, or they will not be recognised.
All damaged packages will be
for Penang Apply Carlton Hotel Tuesday, 5th September at 3.3 examined at the Co.'s Godown on
No Fire Insurance will be
O. H. BITTER,
Agent.
p.m.
Hongkong, August 31st, 1916,
Office..
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THE SCHOOL RE-OPENS
at 9 o'clock.
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