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THE ALLIED OFFENSIVE.

Wonderful German Catacombs at Chilly.

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October 6, 3.35 p.m. Bouter's correspondent with the French army, describing the wonderful catacombs at Chilly, states that they extended forty feet down and could shelter thousands of troops. Their elaborateness showed that the Germans regarded the place as indispensable as a flanking post for Chaulnes. The main passage underground was in places six feet wide, the walla solidly supported with timber and iroa. Big ventilation Electric light pipes were kept moving by clectric motor.

and bells were installed throughout."

When the French arrived the Bosches were installing a drainage system. The French swept over the whole place

in a single wave, aubeequently inducing those underground to surrender.

A Striking German Admission.

October 6, 3.40 p.m. Beuter's correspondent at British Headquarters quotes passages from a voluminous report by General on Aruin, commanding the Fourth German Army Corps, upon the lessons of the Battle of the Somate.

The report was captured by our troops, and says: The British infantry have learned much since the Autumn offensive. They show great dash in attack and they also have physique and training in their favour.

It was must

striking bow the enemy assembled and brought large bodies into the zone of fire. Moreover, the skill" wherewith the English rapidly consolidated their positions must be acknow- ledged. The Brits infantry show great tenacity in delence, especially in the case of small parties, which are difficult to drive from a corner, wood, or group of houses.

The report also pays high tribute to the methodical and accurate work of the artillery, assisted by well organised nerial observation. The intensity of the British gunfire made the selection of battery positions difficult, and finally it has been founil best to select concealed sites in open couatry.

General vou Arnum explains the necessity of holding the front trenches lightly, with good men and machine guns, sup- ports to be ready as close as possible to the foremost line, to rush up and reinforce it.

He expatiates on, the insufficiency of supplies of muni- tions, transport and food.

A Sharp Artillery Duel.

October 7, 1.00 p.m.

A Paris communique reports a sharp artillery duel ob both banks of the Somme.

There was no infantry action, except a slight advance east of Benehavestus,

The French beavy artillery in Woevre shelled enemy roads and stations.

Our Front Heavily Shelled.

October 7, 1.00 a.m. General Sir Douglas Haig reports heavy, shelling on most of our frost.

South of the Anrré the artillery successfully dealt with enemy working parties.

Elsewhere there was nothing to report.

A Quiet Night.

October 7, 4.40 p.m.

A Paris communique says on the Somme the night was comparatively quiet.

A Further Advance.

October 8, 1.10 a.m. General Sir Douglas Haig says: Cleopaating with the French on our night we attacked m the afternool" from the Albert-Bapaume load to Les Borgis and advanced our linë. six hundred to a thousand yards between Gueudecvary and " Les Boutin, We captured the village of Le bars and progress- ed east and west of it,

A Satisfactory British Report.

October 8, 2,05 p. General Sir Douglas Haig says we completely repulsed bombing attacks against our new pusition' portb-cost of Eaucourt L'Abbaye. Othertyng there is nothing impurtant. South of the Ancre we made successful runds in the areas of Loos and Armentieres,

The reports of the number of prisoners taken up to the present Lave not yet been received. Airgalt greatly assisted the infantry. Our aeroplanes, despite bad weather during the past five daye, have done valuable work and have dropped numerous hombs on the enemy,

Line Advanced 1,200||Metres.

October 8, 1.30 am.

A Paris communique says north of the Somme the French infantry, in conjunction with the British, attacked from the front at Morral to Bouchavesnes and briliantly' attained all their objectives. They carried the line forward 1,200 metres north-east of Mõrval. Up toʻthe present 400 prisoners, in- eluding ten allicers, have been counted, together with ten machine guns.

The New French Line.

October 7, 11.00 a.m. A Paris communique says:-The new French line crowns the western slopes of the Sailley-Saillisel Ridge and the whole of the Bapaume Road to two hundred metres from Sailley and skirts the western and south-western fringes of St. Peirre Vaast Wood from whence it continues over Hill 130 to south of Boychavesnes. Great gatherings of eneiny troops reported north of Saillisel were caught by the concentrated fire of our batteries. There were vjolent artillery duels south of the Somme and on the right of the Mouse.

Brillant Successes.

October 8, 10.55 am. According to Reuter's Paris correspondent, a semi-official statement says that yesterday's brilliant successes were tho result of a few hours of the fiercest fighting, The British pra- greased particularly, two wings carrying the hamlet of Le Bars, the Left advancing three-quarter of a mile and the Right in the direction of the låg village of Le Transley, The advanco is strategically valuable, as Le Bars and Le Translay are twa points d'appui "in the enemy's resistance. Both are twelva miles from Bapaume on the roads to Albert and Perone respectively, which form an angle, of which Bapaume is this apex. Sailly-Saillisel is a dominant position which the French are beginning to surround from the west and the south-west.

RUSSIAN STEAMER SUNK.

October 6, 7.20 p.m.

The Russian dicanser Tourgal has been sunk,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1916.

TELEGRAMS.

AN INDIAN MEMORIAL.

{identer's Service so The "Telegraph.")

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October 6, 7.20 p.m.

The Nizam of Hyderabad, the Rajab of Kapurthala and the Maharajadij of Burdwan have written to Sirdar Daljit Singh subscribing to the Indian memorial at Brighton.

TRADE INCREASES.

October 7, 4.40 p.m.

The September increase in imports is £7,000,000 and in exports £11,000,000.

For nine months, the increases are, sixty million and ninety-six millions.

THE CAPTURED ZEPPELIN.

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October 7, 7.45 p.m. Reuter's representative has visited the Zeppelin captured in Essex on September 23.

Barring external injuries to the aluminium trellis, inevi table in the descent of the monstrous machine, the Zeppelin is practically intact.

It is still under close examination by the experts, who are studying every detail.

There are four gondolas, of which one contains three engines, and the others one each of 240 h.p. The Captain's cabin, with all controls, including that for luni-dropping, and the adjacent wireless room, enclosed in cotton wool, are uninjured.

NEW ZEALAND statesmen IN LONDON. “.

October 7, 10.25 pm.

The New Zealand Premier, the Rt. Hon. W. F. Massey, and the Minister of Finance and Posts, Sir Joseph George Ward, have arrived in London, via the Panama Canal, and will visit the front in France.

THE RUSSIANS' PROGRESS.

October 7, 3.50 p.m

A Russian communique says fierte fighting is continuing in the region of Brzczany. The offensive is progressing at Dobrudja. We occupied Karabaka and Besaul and the in- tervening heights with most severe enemy losses. A Bulgarian regiment of reduced strength and a battalion of coastal soldiers in the Caucasian region occupied the fortifications Petrakale. We entered the Persian town of Kashan.

Sutton, b.Demar Dr. Glaister, et Hanth Morgan 15 Syme-Thomson, a Wabl, b

Godfrey

CRICKET.

The Season's Opening Match.

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50 0

AQUATICS

Hongkong Amateur Athletic Federation Sports.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL,

Last Night's Outdoor Fete.

4.

SOMETHING FOR NOTHING.

An old Trick Revivad,

The V. R. O. was filled with a

An old trick to obtain woUND+ enthusiastic gathering on Satur

thing for nothing was referred to day to witness the championship

We have not yet heard the at the Police Court this morning, and school swimming eporteunder financial result of the fete that when Chinese was charged with the suspices of the H. A. A. F. was held last night in the com- obtaining gold bangles by mezos Events for junior schools had pound of the Cathedral of the

of false pretences. been added by the Committee, and Immaculate Conception, but, The facts of the cams are that this increased the number who judging from the large number a woman was stopped by two took part. There were 86 differ of persons present, and from the Chinese in Wanchi, on Angust ent competitore and a total business-like manner in whiab 15, and asked if she would go of more then 160 entrise the stall-holders worked, the to a money-changer's to change more than double the number of Society St. Vincent de Paul should roll of notee for them, as they last year. All the events ware have made a valuable addition to did not want to leave the spot well contented bat those of its funds.

for fear of missing some special interent were the team

ocolies they were to pay. She

races. In the championship, the The festivity was ander the consented and a roll was given contest between the University patronage of HE. the Governor to her, the men asking her to and the Chinese X. H. O. A. and Lady May, who, owing to leave her bangles as a security for circumstances were, her return. She did so and when was very close. Last year the unforeseen University won, but the reverse however, unable to attend. His abe got to the changer's shop it took place on Saturday. Two of Lordship Bishop Poxsoal was was discovered that the roll was the records of last year were present during the greater part of simply one of brown paper. She lowered by Choi-ping, of Queen's the evening, as were many of went back and, of course, the College. It had been expected the clergy and a considerable men could not be found. One of and military them was arrested in Wanchai that other records would be low-number of aaval ered by B. Lee, but unfortunately officere. All sections of the com- yesterday, and he was charged this swimmer, who held the unity were well represented, before Mr. F. A. Haseland this championship of the Federation and everyone found plenty of morning. The case was formally last year, as well as the Far East- Opportunity for amusement. The remanded.

band of the Sociedade Philar- ern Games' Championship, was anwell and was allowed to tɛke monios was in attendance and part in a few events only. The gare a most entertaining pro- Championship was won by Choi gramme in good style. The very Man-ping, who received the chal-greatest credit is due to those re- THE CINEMATOGRAPHS. lenge cup for one year and a sponsible for the decorations and special oup presented by Mr. Mok other arrangements, sa well na to Wing-yu.

the indefatigable salesmen and would saleswomen; and one willingly see such functions taking place with greater frequency. The list of atall-holders and help erg is as under *---

The prizes were presented by the Hon. Mr. C. Severn. The following are the resulta :--

Jualor Schools."

50 yards,-1, Ko King Fan, Ellis Kadoorie School; 2, Chan Tez Fun, Wanobai Govt. School; 3, Wong Ping Kwong, Sairing pun Gort, School.

220 Yarde,-1, Ko King Fan, son on Saturday was marked by Pestonji, e Gibeon, b Morgan 4 Ellis Kadoorie School; 2, Shek A match between the Hongkong Taylor, not out,

Wing Kwan, Ellis Kadoorie Cricket Club and team represent.

School; 3, So Tai Keung Ellis Kadoorie School.

The opering of the cricket sea-Jacke, b Morgan

WA

ing the United Services, The Clab did not have a very strong side doing duty, but it Devertbelese, thought they would prove too strong for their op: ponents, whereas the Services Dewar ... were able to secure a win by 143 Gibeou... rane to 116. Batting first the Ser-Rogers... vices demonstrated that they had Morgan me good batsmen, Rogers being Godfrey conspicuous for his good display

very

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Total

... 118

Bowling,

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O. M. R. W. 12 2 473 9.3 24 4

4 0 12 0

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3 0.13 1

To-day's Holiday Match.

Plange for Distance,-1, Pang Kam Wong, Wanchai Govt. Sobool; 2, Ko King Fan, Elli Kadoorie School; 3, Ann Yeang Chung, St. Paul's College.

Team Raos-1, Ellie Kadoorie School; 2 Wanchai Govt. School; 3 Diocesan Boys' School.

Senior Schools.

Picture Stall.-Mr and Mrs J. D. Omad, Mr, Mre and Miss J.

Victoria.

and

The "What Note" maintain their

and there was a good house on popularity at the Victoria Theatre, Saturday night, despite the num V. Ribeiro, Mr and Mra J.O. ber of other attractions within the Remedios, Mr and Mrs E. M. Colony. The Warleys gave some Ozorio, Misses O. Pereira, C. M. excellent sketches the Rosario, M. S. Rozario, D. M. Great Benville Roberty per Antonio, E. Luz, E. Sequirs, A. formed farther feats of magic, Remedios, Heaste A. O. Bar- including the Egyptian wonder- radas, J. A. Barradas, A. F. Re- bowl trick. Miss Irene Beryl and medios, A. O. Rozario, H. E. Charlie contributed some fine Sequira, F. Antonio, A. J.ngs and dances and wound up Osmund, L. A. Osmund. a splendid programme with an Catholia Women's League Apache dance. To-morrow night Sull-Miss M. A. Rozaric, Miss there will be an entirely new pro Thelmas Remedios, Mesdames A. gramme, one item of which will be Bilva Netto, Summers, M. Re-Miss Beryl's Vampire Dance. medios, L. C. Xavier, G. W. Oogg, Viotoris patrons are reminded

Bijou.

film

E. L. Rosario, Misses E. Carvalho, that the new Pathe film, "The Esther Xavier, B. Xavier, A. Red Cirole," is shortly to ba of 34 not out. Commander Gib.

50 yards.-1, Wong Kem Franco, O. Franco, L. Colisoo, E. screened at this Theatre. son compiled a well-played 22 A most enjoyable cricket match Cheung, St. Paul's College; 2, Sammers, L. Montalto Jesus, U. and Lient. Thomson with 20 was arranged for to-day's holiday, la Po Lan Paul's College, Montalto Jesus, E. Oemand, E. rans to bis credit exhibited some the teama being representative of 220 yards.1, K. Mason, Lopes. O. Lopes, S. Rozario, 0. At the Bijon Theatre the popu pretty strokes. The opening stage the Hongkong Cricket Club and Diocesan Boys' School; 2 D. La Carralho,

lar American serial, ""The Broken of the Club's innings was rather "The Rest". The match is¦ing Queen's College.

Refreshment and Tea Stall. Coin," is still in progress, parta dieastrone, none of the players taking place on the Cricket Olab Plunge for Distance.-1, Kwok being able to conquer the bowl ground and a good number of Ping Kwong, St. Paul's College; Mesdames G. P. Jordan, F. Mait- four and five occupying part of ing. Braga, however, made spectators have assembled. 2, Wong Kem Cheung, St. Paul's land, Misses Alice and Peggy the week-end programoss. In good stand for 25 The Club won the tose and College; 3, M. P. Choi. Queen'e Gordon, Capt. and Mra Stewart, addition the three-part

Dr. and Mrs McKenny.

"The Wreck" and some Keystöna runs, bat the display elected to bat on a good wicket. College. of the afternoon was made by The opening pair was J. Stalker)

Special Team Race-1, St. Paul'a

Stall.-Mr and pictures are being screened, Syme-Thomson, whose half and T. E. Pearce, who after open- College; 2, Diocesan Boys' School. Mr J. C. V. Ribeiro, Mr and century was compiled in excellent ing very steady, began to play all

Hongkong, Mra J. M. Britto, the Misses M. fashion. He had the misfortune round the wicket. The separation

A. Baptists, M. Webster, A. The New Hongkong cinemato to be caught just when he seemed did not take place matil 95 had Queen's College: 2. G. Hall, Gardner, Mesare. F. Fisher R. D. Justice" fire-part drama; 50 yarda.-1, Choi Man Ping, Pereira, N. Barretto, F. Cruz, graph is showing "The Tower of to be most sure of a much higher been scored, Stalker, who had University; 3,G. D. Chan, Chinese Baptiste, Arthur Baptists, Misses" Captain Smith on the Bridge", BLOTO. The only other player to played well for bis 39, being very Y.M.C.A. Time 30.3/5 seo, reach double figures was Glaister, prettily stumped by Hopper. 100 Yards-Choi Hen Ping, Ribeiro.

A. and E. Silva, E. Rochs and Z."The Musician," and the Stand- who had 15 runs to his credit,

ard War Graphic. Queen's College. 2, G. Hall, In the bowling Braga secared

University: 3, Wong Boon Lan, Mrs, and the Misses A. F. American Lottery Stall.-Mr. most wickets, though his six coat

University, Time 1 min. 14 2/5 Omand, Mosers M. K. Baptista, POLICE RESERVE ORDERS. 59 rane. Commander Gibeon had 3 for 24, Lt. Col. Morgan 3 for

J. C. Barretto, A. C. Botelho, 8. Chinese Y. M. C. A; 2, Wong Pan,

100 Yards on back.1, R. Lee, Danenberg, Duarte Baptists. 13. and Capt. Dewar 3 for 47. The following were theore

Confucian Society; 3, Wong Boon M. F. Baptiste, H. Rozario, B. Variety Stall.-A. J. Edwarda,

United Services.

Capt. Dewar, c Jacke, b Braga Major Robertson, b Braga

Commander Gibson, e Jacks,

b Taylor

Lt. Col. Morgan, cand b Meas

Lieut. Wahl, c and b Braga...

Lient. Thompson, e Brega, b

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Lieut. Baker, b Taylor

Ber. C. L. Cooper-Bunt,

Brage

Rogers, not out. Wright, b Peetonji Wild, b Brage Godfrey, b Braga

Extras

Braga Pestongi

Thompson,

Tayler Pearce

Maas

900.

Championships.

Pearce was now joined by Tayler, who, sfter having bad several "lives" was caught be hind the wicket, when he had nineteen runs to bis credit, Syme- Thompson, whose good batting on Saturday was thought to portend a long stay to-day, began very well and rane came quickly. 33 2/5 BBC.

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He was, however, nicely bowled

22

by Commander Gibson when he

had knocked up 18. Pearos bad

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continued to carry his bat through and by dint of really good batt

p.m.

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Lan, University. Time, I min. Marcai, B. Silva, F. Carvalho, J. W. Franke, A.S.P. (Besarva)` Orders issued to-day by Mr.

D. Brege, S. Monteiro, L. | state :- 220 yards.-1, Oboi Man Ping, Gutierrez, O. O. Baptists, Queen's College; 2, G. Hall, Shooting Gallery and Ball Parades, Central Station. 5.30 University. Time, 3 min. 16 2/5 Bucket-Mr. and Mrs A. J. V. Ribeiro, Mr and Mrs 0. F, V. ing, in which care was shown, he R. Lee, Chinese Y.M. C. A.; 2, A. de Las, F. M. de Cras, A. Sections

220 yards, breast stroke-1, Ribeiro, Misa de Lax, Mears. A. passed the half-century mark in Ip Kwan, Chinese Y.M.C.A.; O. Bemedios, A. M. da Luz, F. the hour. Reaching 69, he was 3, W. Gittins, University. Time, Antonio, J. Lima, B. F. de Laz, caught in the slips. A. A. Clax 3 min. 41 1/5 sec. 17 ton and M. M. Maar were at the

T. A. Carvalho, A. A. d'Aseredo. 34 wicket when the tiffin interval Gittins, University; 2, Hung Ho

Plunge for Distance-1. WS. A. Marcal, V. F d'Azevedo,

Bar-Mosers 4. G. Bocha, B.

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12 arrived with 26 rans and 12 Chia, University: 3, Ho Wai Cunha, A. V. Barros, O. M Otheir credit respectively. With Hing, Chinese Y.M.C.A. Distance, Castro, J. O. Remedios, M, F. O such a fine score as 232 for four 55 feet. 11 wickets, the Club should put up

440 yards,-1, Choi Man Ping,

Tuesday, Oct. 10-Maxim Ganners, Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Company. Recruits of No. 2 Wednesday, Oct. 11--No. 2 Platoon under C. 8. Major. Becraits of No. 4 Company under O. 8. Major,

Thursday, Oct. 12,-Receita Barradas.

of No. 4 Company under: 0. 8. a total that will take a lot of Queen's College; 2, Wong Pan, Remedios, Antonio Rosario, D. J. Friday, Oct.

Souvenir Stalls.--Mostra, R. J. | Major, ...143 beating. The following are the Confucian Soviety. Time, 7 min, Lopes, Josa Silva, Charlie Ves, Gunners, Nos. 3 and 4 Companion 13.Marin details of play :-

BLK.CO.

O. M. B. WT. E. Pearce, o Dewar, b Red-

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25 2/5 sec.

George Vas, P. H. Silva, Armando (Except Recruits). Recrmits of Team Race,-1, Chinese Y. M. Silva, Ant. Baptists, A. J. M. No. 2 Platoon under 0.8. Major. [C. A.; 2, University.

Total

+24

Bowling.

13 159 0

69

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2 5 1 J. Stalker, at Hopper,

0

b

7 0 24 0 Hamilton

39

4 0 10 2 B. H. Tayler, o Hopper, b

Saturday, Oct. 14-Dafzali Chinese Masters,2,Leang Sui Rodrigues, Jr.

Sale of Tisketa-Messrs. Joses, tars Drill at 4:30 p.m. Sang, Saiyingpen Government A, O. V. Ribeiro, Jose O. Silrs, Babool; 2, Wong Shan Nin, Arthur Boasa, J. O. Remedios University.

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4 0 9 0 Bird

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A. A. Ülexton, not out...

26

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0 M. M. Mess, not out

12

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3

Exigas...

3 0 17 2F, Syme-Thompson, b Gibson 18 Hongkong Club.

T. E. Pearos, b Dowar

Aubrey, b Gibson

MoNicol, o Dewar, b Gibson 9

M. M. Mass, o Hunt, b, Gibson

R. O. Thursfield, o Baker, b

Gibeon Braga, o Gibson, b Dewar

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Ambulance Platoon.. Tickets Exchanged.—N. U. Botelho, A. Sequeira,

From Monday 9th, until Thats Reception Committee. His day the 10th, the Arabulation "The_Best":~+Major Robert- Lordship Bishop Pozzoni, Mesars. Platoon will drill'daily: (Bandays

49 con, G. E. Marley, Captain Dewar, A.M.C.Silva (President General), excepted) at the Chinese Baccide R. N., F. A. Redmond, W. Keys, H. Dizon, M. A. Remedios, Obertion Club Ground, Causeway Bay, Total (for four wickets), 232 Commander Gibson, R. N., E.W. J. M: Alves, Miss M. Loureiro; at 6.30 p.m. in matti, a NYACK To bat. Borwick, Lieut, Hamilton, B. O, Witchell, JV. Dr. and Mrs. G. P. Jordan.

0 Col. Morgan, B. Kennedy, R. P. Brags Private B. W. Hopper, General Supervisor, Mr.

25 Thurshold, and N. Wright, B. K. L. Ly and B. E. 0, Bird, 18. Botelho

All Ambalands. Patrole digge Gancelled up to and includin

the 19th innant wo