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CIGARS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1918.

A connoisseur knows that a good Cigar in bad condition is no

better than an indifferent Cigar in good condition.

It is therefore of the utmost importance that Cigars should be kept in a specially prepared place which will aid them to mature, and at the same time protect them from the damaging effects of a humid atmosphere such as prevails in this Colony during the

Summer Months

Condition.

We have recently constructed a Large Drying Room for Cigars which ensures to Customers buying from us Cigars in First Claes disand for brand our Cigars besides being the Cheapest in the 、 market (as reference to our Price List will show), are the test.

We keep a varied assortment of Brands of the following Factories always in Stock :-

LA CONSTANCIA.

LÀ COMMERCIAL

AQUILA DEL MUNDO.

COMPANIA GENERAL

"LA INSULAR.

Our Smelly Police. Court."

We road with satisfsotion that Mr. Wood so far took up the oadgels for himself, and the other occupants of his court, yesterday, me to order the prompt remoral of some dried fish from the sphere

DAY BY DAY,

A LIE IN TIMES SAVES NINE

- The Weather.

At the Peak 8 am. Temp. 70; (1915, 69 sonshine.) Lower level 8 am. Temp. 78; (1915, 76 sunshine.)

The Mails.

Mail, Dac

Lachow to-morrow,

of action. Reporters whose duty clear. it is to frequent that bower of bias, the new Magistracy, com clear. plain that, at the best of times, the air is fool beyond express- ion; and their statements are Siberian backed up by Mr. Jenkin who, the other day, described the place as "a stench-pool, stinking and reeking with the people who crowded there. He did not wish to say anything against the Brob itects, but the place did stick." Neither do we particularly wish to malign the architect, or the

on

The Dollar.

per

demandte day was 24. 2.5/16d. The opening rats of the dollar

To-morrow's Anniversary.

KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.

al

"AQUATIC SPORTS,

Victoria Recreation Club Opening Programme.

P.W.D. enthusiasts who were re«/^ry of the birth of the late Earl Neilson, W. LA Weaver, W. Khard work by the Committee. Be a every respect, the 2008 WIE

Roberts.

sponsible for the construction of the sacred edifice; bat we take

4 Rough Passage. Thes. Kanohow, which arrived leave to observe that it is a littla extraordinary, in an up-to-date yesterday from Bangkok, had a

A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., colony like cure, to find a newly rough passage up, experiencing

CIGAR MERCHANTS. HONGKONG.,

The Committee's Report.

WAG

The balance sheet showed that the income for the year had amounted to $18,770.15, of which $14,623.84 were bar receipt. Buboriptions amounted to $2,- The Annual General Meeting.142,50 and entrance fees $885.

| TBs expenses, including $161,00! The twelfth annual general to War Charities amounted to

Under the auspices of the meeting of members of the Kow $15,976.19, leaving a balance of loon Cricket Club was held in the $2,793 96, as compared with a Victoria Recreation Club, the Club Pavilion last evening, when slanos last year of $1,927 36 annual aquatic sports opssed, good attendanos of members The Reserve Account now stands yesterday. There was a fairly

good attendance present includ 1.8. was presided over by Mr. P. R. at $11,026.10 and the cash on Wolf (Vice-President) in the Deposit and Current Accounts and

ing Major General Ventris, and shaezos of the President, Dr. O, in hand amounts to $6,930.34. the keenest interest was manifest-

In proposing the adoption of

ed in the varions events, especial- Forsyth, who is on holiday. the following members of the said they old artily.con-which Johnstone, Finch, and M.L Among those also present were the report and accounts Mr. Wolle 1 in the half-mile raos, for Committer: Mesere, B. L. Atkin gratulate themselves on the Railton swand, the former beating to. A B Bryson, G. Dancan, Acellent figures, and that was due the record of any previous time To-morrow is the 84th anniver-Hamilton, R. E. Lindell, D.to the sasiduous attention in the Colony at 12 min. 17. 101. (Hon. Treasurer), and J. P. would particularly like to mention full of interest, and all three Robinson (Captain). Mr. S E. Messrs. Neilson and Duncan, who wiwmers looked exceedingly 6t. put in a great amount of work. They all got off well, but before Green (Hon. Secretary)

able to be present.

They bad thought of War Charities during the year and he was the issue it was quite evident, one length had been traversed, The annual report, presented pleased to say that with the son was between Finch and John- by-the Committee, stated :--- built police court a place of strong galee and high seas,

(cert and a subscription from the

stone, Railton falling back torture to all who are blessed or

Accidentally Killed. The prof: made in the working Olab Funds they were handing until, by the time the length had cureed with a cenas of smell. Of A cargo coolie on board the of the Club, has reached the re over $400 this week. They been completed, he was some five course it is conceivable that the Japanese steamer Otonea Main cord figure of $2,793.96. This is donated the sum of $161 also and or siz yards behind. He failed to a chitects may be in no way what was killed accidentally yesterday due to the increased membership, the Golf Ssation raised $10 from make up the lee way, losing dis- ever to blame, and that the by a derrick boom falling on him, and to the loyalty of the members the entrance fees for the competistance all through, so much so on Empire Day that at the end of the race he was of the various Sub-Committee, tion held The object of this paper is to pubisch correct information, scrae to responsibility rests with the

Entries close to-morrow for the who have saved the Club much making * total of $601 three lengths behind. Finch and the truth and print the news without fear or favour. court cfüisle who, we under-

stand, allow the body of the aquatic sports which are to be money, by devoting their time(Applause). The ground was in Johnstone kept level more cr

with held under the auspices of the and services to the Club.

excellent condition, thanks to the less, with each other, some place to bastored

Sev.niy now membre sined Ground Commitee, and with times one gaining a few feet, tolen articles that are to figurs Hongkong and China District of in one or sacther of the hearinge the St. John Ambulance Brigade the Club during the year, making regard to the new ground scheme -he said articles being, as often Overseas.

car present membership 288, an they had to abandon that, but that but each aparted until the dir

matter could be discussed later. tance was made up. It was ok as not, malodorous fish and coolie wearing-apparel. If the stanch The total output of the Kailan increase of 44 over last year.

We regret to record that the The pavilion was not in a very the last lap that Johnstone turned is due solely to the exhibits, Mining Administrations' mines following military members have good state of repair and some would it not be as well to have a for the week ending September been killed in action: Elsjer H Gasorea would have to be taken smartly round and gained a lead of soms feet, which he increased, stiak-tight chamber attached to 16, amounted to 30,955 tone and Stansfield, Lt. H. T. Maberly, and They had a considerable amount leaving Finch some way behind. the court, wherein the magistrate the sales during the period, t Capt. O. 0. Clarke. Of the Club of money in hand and the mem- Jahnstone was wonderfully freek,

51,983 toas. ald carry on his inspection?

members 11 are serving at the bere might desire to have a new and it would have taken a good HOLMES.-Oz September 28th, at 17. Kennedy Road. to Mr. India and Non-British

Dispensation Cancelled.

front and we wish them a speedy edifice, but that could be discussed and Mrs. C. E. Holmes, a son.

We are informed by His Lord- Missionaries.

We also regret to have when they were considering what man indead to have beaten him. He totally out-distanced Finch, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

A paragraph beaded as above, ship Bishop Pozzini that the die-

so record the death of one of our to do with the $6,930.34 they who will now have to look to his Mr. D. McNEILL and FAMILY beg to thank their friends for their kindness and sympathy in their sad loss; also for floral tributes, in our issue of yesterday, is ofipenɛation from abstinencs lately oldest members, Mr. A. E. Dan./had in hand. Cricket, tennis and Jaurels. Finch beat his previous golf had been very successful record by a little over eight especial interest because, not so granted by him to the Catholics sich long ago, the Government of of Hongkong has now bзen c3a-

and croquet seemed to have taken seconds doing the swim in 12 min. Iadia contrivel to swallow the celled."

new lease of life. He was glad 23 secs, whereas his time was 12 interesting contention supported

because the game had become min. 31.4/5 secs, on the last co very popular at home. They had casion. Other results were as by a few cranks at Home that the

so thank the donstors of prizes follows :- German missionaries in India

Two lengths handicap (mem-

Telephone 616.

* 30 *****CELEBUXENINARS

Cable Address: Telegraph, Hongkong.

Talephone: Na 1 A.B.C., 5th edition.

Western Union Office address: 11, Ice House St.

BIRTH.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1916.

REGISTRATION OF SERVANTS,

that!

enemy

were barred from British territory.

Aquatic Sports.

Kalian Output-

and defendant was

Jumped Overboard.

A female Ohinese has been conveyed to the Government Civil Hospital suffering from the effects of an immersion in the

Stolen Clothing.

Billiards.

retara.

It has again bren necessary to

ard

sometimes

the other,

team were the winners.

KILLED IN "ACTION.

Mr. H. E. Victor.

It will be noticed with pleasure that the ground expenses are lese Spade Work

than those of last year. This is A Chinese was charged Lefore dus to the attention bestowed by Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Police the Ground Committee. Court this morning, with being were a blessing to the court in unlawful possession of a shoveled the portion of ground to the ship there was an increase of 44 bers only).-First heat: 1,8 Ira ;

The Government having grant-and with regard to the member We are glad ta the authorities have come to a Mr. Mattingley appeared for the north of the Cricket Ground, it over last year, The question 2. Ribeiro; Sround host: 1, better mind on this matter and defence,

was decided at an Extraordinary Bro whether they should not Evans; 2, Moore; Third heat: 1, discharged. have resolved that henceforth no

General Heating held on 15th me the entrance subscription Barrow; 2, Balaton. (Final will be December, 1915, to fence and lay borne the brant of the club and because the present members had non-British subject shall nader.

decided to-day}. take mission work in India antil

same out for tennis courts at anew ones should help to pay Souza; 2.J.M_Silva.

Running Header:-1, K. A. R. permission is obtained. Sarely

It was a matter of congratulation circumstances have taught us by

estimated cort of $3,400.00,

Owing to unavoidable and con-

Boys! Race Two lengths hand- this time to truet a German mies Harbour. It is stated that whilst tails so to laying out of the at the front, and with regard to and ander.-1. B. G. Witchell

siderable time spent in Sinal de- that eleven members were serving icap. (Members' sona) 14 years ionary just as far as we would trust any other German-hich the ferry bost was crossing the

2, H. Auger, in to say, not at all. The Harbour she jumped overboard. ground and the lowest tender ob- those members referred to in the

tainable exceeding the estimated report as having laid down their Two Lonths Team Baos (Mem- alteransee of the

-Batwesa R. O. In spite of the manifest advantages of a system whereby native clergy, of all creeds, since the Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at the Polios by the General Commities to post sacrifice in vain. England and team, M. L. Railion's teams, and

A Chinese was charged before cost by $1,500.00, it was decided lives for their country they know bers only.)

that those men had not made that witobell's team, J. Stewart's 561vants are compelled to register themselves-advantages upon war began are zach as to convince Court this morning, with stealing pone the work until after the war» her Allies were now showing what Y. O. B. Sonna's team. Witchell's which we have often dilated-Hongkong still drage along in the old suy sane person that German re- a quantity of clothing valued at way, and consequently fade itself at the mercies of a class which, ligion is of the same brand with 2. Defendant said he took the "pend a considerable am an they could do for liberty and the men who had laid down their

A water polo match afterwards because of the existence of no adequate machiners for controlling its everything else belonging to that clothes because complainant owed repairs to the pavilion, owing to lives had not done so in vain. He took place between Mir. Witchell's members, continues to give the average European housewife unend-unhappy race, and is not wanted him 81.53. His Worship sent of white cafe, the building wished the whole of the membera

extensive dry-ot and the activity ing trouble and anxiety. We referred some little time back to the among boaest British subjecte him to prison for a month, servants' registration movement which has been set on foot in the who decline to believe in the

the former winning by six goale Oplum Possession. now in fair condition, bat is now serving a speedy and safe team, and Lieut. Hall's team,

to one. Straite Sulement, the F. M.S. and Malaya, and our readers may be divinity of the Kaiser. Since

Two Chinese were charged bs seems highly probable that the return and hoped they would be

The second day's sport beginm interested to know that those at the head of it are working out the these misionaries and their fore Mr. J.B Wood, at the Polica expenditure on repairs will con- present at the next annual meet-

at 4 30 p.m. 10-day. campaign on most thorough-going and business-like liner. The neutral sympathieers have, upon Court this morning, with being sinne to be high during the lag to re-poesox and enjoy the white community in those places is palpably more go-ahead than are occasion, shown themselves "in in possession of 1,400 Laels of remainder of the building's privileges of the K.0.0. (Ap

plause.) the Europeans of this Colony so far as this particular matter is con- of the British Empire, or lacking Officer Wilden found in their bast. There is little prospect of

active sympathy with the enemies prepared opiem which Revenue existence.

Mr. Rǝbineon seconded the cerned, but we entertain the hope that Hongkong will be willing to in goodwill towards the Governor Warbofound in their The League Crickst during the coming adoption of smith, po s take a lesson from what is being done in the South, sad will es ment in which they propose drug is valued at $14,000. His mason, bat every effort will be

Mr. Goldsmith, ia supporting. machinery in motion to convince the Government that it seriously teach," it is quite tims that they Worehip remanded defendants. made to arrange as extensive S

expressed their thanks to the desires that the lead given there shall be followed here.

Committee for the very satie- programms of matches as powi We gather that the instigators of the F. M. S. movement have Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg.

It is with regret that be learn In connection with the Palace ble. The ground is in excellent factory report before kem and

of the death in action of Me, H. E. secured from the Inspector Garneral of Police in Ceylon fail detaile There is abundent significance Hotel Billiarde tournament, Mr. order and it is hoped that mem- went on to call attention to the of the system which is in operation in that Colony particulars of in the wire received yesterday Bearns (owes 110) and Mr. Cooper bers will give their whole-hearted tremendous profits made last year: Victor, who was killed during a which have already been published by the Telegraph and that the afternoon which speaks of a trees, 59) met last night, the support to the Captain and the He thought that the prices of

driake should be lowered and that charge on the battlefront in petitions and circulars bearing the names of nearly one thousand widespread movement against Dr. former winning by the narrow game.

The annual tennis tournament

the entrance subscription should France. The deceased, who was Corporal in the 2ad Middlesex Europeans in various districts of the Federated States have been von Bethmson-Hollweg, the Im margin of sine points, the scores

be raised. placed in the hands of an unofficial member of the Federal Council, perial Chaucellor. The Reichstag being 250 to 241, Tc-night, at was successfully carried through

Mr. Mead agreed with this and Regiment, was among the first to to be submitted to the next meeting of that body. which re-opens to day and it is expected, nine o'clock, Mr. McLennan (owes during the months April-Au ie likely to be held some time in November, Bere is s

apparently, that the Chancellor 200) plays Mr. Bootes (owes 40), gust, in spite of the great delays enggested that the entrance sab go to the front from Hongkong,

Caused by the seasonable rains, scription abould be $20 and the most admirable example for Hongkong. All that is needed will be hauled over the parlis- is for some public-spirited gentleman to draw up a petition, frain from being as frightful as the having such a successful season Class players is now in progress report and balance sheet was

mentary coals for that he did re- The "What Nota," who are A second tournament for "g" Dual asubscription $12.

Without further discussion the extensively circulate it, get a ems committee to systematically for signatures, and then get the subject broadbed in Emperor William and his select at the Victoria Theatre, announce Our representative teams were

adopted.

Daily Press, was also Hansard the Legislative Council. Then, when the Government is confront cirole could have wished. Now a complete change of programme not successful in the League thie Election of Officers. ed with convincing evidence of the existence of a demand for the it seeme to us that the Herr for to-night, details of which will season; the "B" team however

The following officers were reporter to the Government, and, registration of wervente, there ought to be a difficulty in getting Doktor is merely exercising, by be seen in our advertising secured second place in the "B"

on severing his connection with elected:-President, Dr. Forsyth, journalism, he established so the desire fally met. The Government, of ile own initiative, will way of a change, a little common colamos. In addition, they will Division.

The Golf Section continues to Vice President Mr. P. R. Wolf, office in the Colony for the teach- apparently do nothing in the matter, and, that being so, it is for the whatever the criminal lunatica of matinee to be given at 5 p.m. be popular. By arrangement with Captain JP. Robinson; hon. or garden prudence and foresight. submit a epocis! programme at a

ing of shorthand, typewriting and ratepayers themselves to take the question up and push it for all it the Imperial Party may wish, it to-morrow. Readers are reminu United Service Club the member-secretary, Mr. B. E Green; bo legal and commercial correspond. is worth. The trouble in Hongkong, unfortunately, is that any ie oerisia that the German ed of the special charity concert, ship is at present 70 Besident, treasurer, Mr. A. E Schaliz; rice ence. He was a most capable man, number of people will talk profusely enough about necessary reforme, bat they will not bother to go to any trouble in helping to are that Populace will continue to obj et in aid of the Kitchener Memorial and 10 Sea-Going. The season captain, Mr. H. Overy; Com and his many letters from the nch reforms are carried out. That is why so little that is beneficial

measures that may Fand, which is to be held at this will in future commence on ist mittes, Messrs. G. Daacao, R. E. front were read with deep interest is done for the ratepayers here. In a large measure they have them cresse aentral disgust and popular place of amusement on January, instead of March an Lindsell, D. Neilson, A. B. Bryson, by all who had the pleasure of

| Entente desire for vengeance. October 4.

hitherto. The sam of $40.00 A. O. Brawn, W. Kay, H. G. knowing hita. Of a most cheery Though the people are doublem

was donated to War Charities Mackensie, and J. H. Mead; and genial temperament, he was still far from knowing the truth, The case was heard again at from entrazes fees to competi- ballotting committee, Mossre. J.

great favourite socially, and by If any satisfaction is to be obtained on this important question,

Stalker, D. Harvey, H. Orary, J, his death very many residenta this spirit of indifference must be thrown over, and some organised most of them must be secretly the Police Court this morning, tions held on Empire Day. sttempt made to consolidate and solidify public opinion on the sub-peranaded, by this time, that before Mr. J. H. Wood, in which." A new interest has been taken Byde, J. Jack, J. Balaton, A. lose a real and valued friend. ject. The promoters of the movement in the Sathera Settlements Germany cannot win. The Chan three Indians were charged with in croquet and a tournament is Hamilton, L. Forster, W. L intend to set the Government to frame.s messara for adoption cellor knows by heart what the gambling. One of the defendants now in progress: The entries for Weaser, and A. D..Gos.

people suspect; he knows that did not appear, and bia bail of the Championship an i-A and B 8 me diroasian took pisos on simultaneously in the whole of Malaya, the F.M.S., and the Straits, disseter is about to fall on his $10 was estreated. Inspector Class Events are very good. The the subjects of the new ground that the erection of a new pavilion 63 as to avoid any undue advantage for one part of the country over beloved Fatherland, and that Lammout now said that he would ground is being greatly improved and the erectional a new pavilion be proceeded with. The latter the other. In view of the servant being so well protested by legis: there is no wisdom in ingressing like to withdraw the charge, where the laws are isid out, and and eventually the meeting proposal requires the approval of lation against ucfair treatment by the employer-just as he is here the punishment that is dus, They had locked into the matter the game is attracting new mem- favoured a proposal by Mr. B. We special general me

it is felt that the time has come when the latter should secure Hence, presumably, the anger of the legality of the game which br

H. James that the new ground also agreed that the some measure of protection agaicet, not the good and honest ser felt against him by those who defendants were playing, in com. The best thanks of the Club project be abandoned till after be increased b justice, exploite domestic service as a new field for his activities.feel that they may as well be plience with His Worship's are due to the donors of the many the war, as well as a recommenda- anual salmoripti That is precisely the feeling in Hongkong, Will some-ore see that hanged for a sheep as for request, and found that the handsome prizes for tenois and tion to the committee, on

ohanoes were about equal. - {got!. that feeling is worked up into a properly-organised movement ?

selves to blame.

Tant, but the man who, either being an ex-convict or fugitive from

to any

Iamb.

Victoria Theatre.

Equal Chances.

יי

suggestion of Me

so a great shock to a large circle and the news of his death came

of friends. Mr. Vietor, who was

na Australian, war for many yeara

a reporter on the staff of the