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WATSON'S DRY GINGER-ALE.

FRAGRANT, AROMATIC, DRY.

ITS "DRYNESS" IS A FEATURE WHICH HAS HELPED TO GIVE THIS DRINK THE POPULARITY; IT SO WELL DESERVES.

TRADE

Pints $1.20 Per Doz. Splits. 70 cts. Per Doz.

MARK

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1916.

"Our Daty."

Although the response to the appeal which we have made, on behalf of the scheme for entertain- ing the lecal troope to one areD irg's entertainment B week during the winter monthe, has not 3et resulted in the full sum re quired being raised, these who have contributed will no doubt, have read with interest the account which we gave last night of the first of the series of social gatherings. They will be delight ed to know, too, that the whole of the 130 men who put in a appearance thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Daring the evening some 115 packets of Woodbine

cigarettes were distributed and 130 cape of tea and 120 bana served out. At first it was thought that if provision were made for 160 men per week that would be ample, but it is already apparent thai more than this number appreciate the scheme, and

A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., 150 men are expected. This, of

ÆRATED WATER MANUFACTURERS. Telephone 616.

BIRTHS.

MARTIN.—At 29, Kowloon Dock, on the 19th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. J. Martin, a daughter.

FRATTAt the European Hospital Kuala Lumpur, on the FANE. On the 10th inst. at the European Hospital, Kuala

10th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pratt, a daughter,

Lumpur, the wife of Francis J. Fane, of Cairo Estate, a daughter.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1916.

BUDGET REFLECTIONS.

DAY BY DAY.

THERE IS NO MORE SACRED A PLACE THAN THAT WHERE MAN IS DOING GOOD AND USEFUL WORK AND THERE IS NO HIGHER WISDOM THAN TO LOSE YOUR SELF IN USEFUL INDUSTRY-AND BE KIND.

The Weather.

At the Peak 8 am. Temp. 68; dull. (1915, 72 clear.)

Lower level 8 s.m. Temp. 76; dull. (1915, 78 clear.)

The Malls.

Last Night's Concert and Illuminations.

CRICKET.

Fixtures Wanted.

The second half of the programs me was maintained by "The Swanks”, and although" this com- pany had been performing in the afternoon at the Fair, they all seemed very fresh and high- spirited and carried through their Last season the Craigsngower list of items in most creditable Cricket Clab experienoad some style. Saveral encore were difficulty in raising a team owing Their programme to many of the playing members Last night'a concert in the demanded.

having left the Colony. How Pablic Gardens, which brought to wan ne follows:-

The Swanks Swank; Two Little ever, a successful attempt has olose the efforts made in con- nection with the "Our Day Irish Song, Mr Abney, "Buy been made to revive this old clas celebrations, will be remembered my Strawberries," Mies Gordos; and numerous matokes hare besa for a long time, for although these "Fairings," Mr Leith, Mrs Aitken, arranged. A few of the older are still available, terraced gardens hare witnessed Are Arthur, Mise Lammert, His players

Gordon and Mies Donison; and, with the satistance of new many fairy-like scenes in the past Love's Garden," Mrs Riddell; blood, a good season is predicted. none have excelled the enchant- asing effect of last night's splendid Hyde Park Girl, Mrs Davison Any club with whom matches illuminations. The very design London," Mr Marie!: "They have not been fixed are naked to Minu | communicate with Mr. B. G. of the gardens themselves lends will never believe me,' itself in a marked degree to vivid Hastings and Mr Leith; Sells Southarton, Dioossas School, en- treatment by the designer of night Cough Drops, Mr Hay: High-closing a list of open dates. The illuminstions, bat the artistic #gean," Min Riddell; " A perfect season opens to-morrow with a ability of those responsible for the day." M- Jonse: "If you were match against the Chiness. Bo of Mr Mariel; Winding-up Choras, gower ground. The following lighting on this occasion made the only girl, Mrs Riddell and creation Club on the Uraigen- GYLLY possible

have been chosen to represent the opportunities offered and the Swanks.

The Orchestra of the Police the club-L. A. Bose, (Capt.), land. The weather-worn effigy

European Mail.Closed per

Fushimi Maru at 10 am.

to-day.

English Mail.-Closed per

Novara at 11a.m. to-day.

on

The Dollar.

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The opening rate of the dollar demand to-day was 26.2.7/16d.

To-morrow's Anniversary.

for next week's event" at least

course, mesna that the expenses are increased, and if the scheme the 11th anniversary of the death is to carry through the whole of Nelson. winter, more than the anticipated

The Fair..

Many

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be knew the Police Reserve

To morrow is Tesfalgar Day- the result was a veritable fairy-Baserve Band brought the concart B. G. Bontherton, B. Bass, J. D. -

of Sir Arthur Kennedy, which to close by playing selections Nocis, 8. Jex, B. Pestonji, D. K. surmounts one of the highest from "La Traviata" (Verdi), and Kharas, Thompson, Goodall, A. ridges of the grounds, locked at the conclusion it was the un-Abbas, and B. W. Bradbury. $15 a week will be needed. ́Alice Memorial Hospital.

dows upon a scene which almost animons vote that the affair had The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice However, on the basis of $15 a week for one hundred men, Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals beggara description. Every path been more than the success the

It was a pity that during the would also be generous enough numerable fairy lanterns of a subscribers will realise that the begs to acknowledge with thanks way was picked out with in- promoters aimed st. maney is being well spent, and the following donations to the soft crimeon hue, lights twinkled evening one or two drops of rain so hope that at the next cam- we appeal to our readers to lend funds of the Hospitals:-J. O. in many of the trees and shrubs, fell, thus driving several people petition the Police would be in continued support to the move Sang, $20.

oloured light shone home in fear of a good downpour, the second place. H., conting- mont, so that what is really a good In Servants' Quarters. out from the waters of the bat happily this was not ex-ing, eaid he would like to mention and most appreciated work may 4 Chinese was charged before fountain pool, and, as a sort of perienced and the concert went that the shield, which had been be carried on all through the Mr. C. D. Melbourne, at the climax to the whole, a brilliantly it fall course.

presented by a faw Chinese winter, Si far we have received Police Court this morning, with illuminated stage, whichbers of the V.A.D. in uniform,

Programmes were sold by mem- gentlemen, WAL called the $125, which is, not nearly unf-being found asleep in the surmounted by the badge of the

Ralphs" Shield, in recognition ficient. Sarely residents will see to servante quarters at 100, The St. John Ambulance Association, The Ambulance Competitions of the very valaible services it that, in giving of their sub- Peak last night without permis made up a medley of colours, At the ambulance competitions rendered to the St. John Am-- stance to war funda, our local ion. He was fined $5, or, in which, in contrast to the black on the Fair grounds yesterday balance Brigade by Mr. Ralphs, Tommies are not overlooked. default, seven days' hard labour. ness of the sky, produced an effect afternoon, the three Companies to whom they owed, to very Japanese Fined for Fighting. calculated to impress even the competing were the Sayingpan large extent the presentation of An Indian Police Reservist was most anartistic mind. To those School Old Boys (Dr. McKenny), the first trophy, and he knew they Oae is glad to know that there

on the Praya East at about half walking on the upper ridges a the Chinese Y.M.O.A. (Dr. B. F. would all agree with him when will be repetition of the Hong past six last evening when he saw grand panoramic view was given, Lee), and the Police Reserve he said that it was to a great ex- kong Fair to-morrow. May good a Japanese fighting with and, with the strains of music Platoon (Dr. G. H. Taoman) tent due to Mr. Ralphe energy In our issue of Wednesday, we dealt in a general way with the lack attend it. Meanwhile we are Chinese. He erreeted the for- fasting up from the concert being the Companies at present that the present efficiency of the Colony's financial outlook as revealed by His Excellency the Gor-wondering what the Chinese think mer, who was charged before platform, the effect was really constituting the local Corps of Brigade had been attained- the Ambulance Brigade. "The (Applause). K.E., turning to the ernor's speech on the Badget, sad the time is now opportuna to look of it all. We cannot find at pro. Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at the inspiring. a little more closely into some of the expectatione cutlined therein. of them put in an appearance defendant's excuse was that he the main entrance those attending charge of the District; Dr. W. V.

sentthat particularly large crowds

Magistracy this morning. The On entering the grounds from Brigade officers present were Mr. Judges, thanked them ordially

ERalphe, Superintendent in for their services. On the whole, the situation is undoubtedly brighter then ratepayers yesterday afternoon, even though

Within the Ambulance Brigade aa & Chinese child' beating a looked to see it. Without the nesi of any farther taxation, we are

passed under a brilliantly-lighted M. Kool, District Surgeon; Bou. enclosure an Army hospital tent Japanese child, and, in separating badge of the St. John Ambulance Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Corps Supt. had been rected, and furnished to embark on a very cɔasiderable schema of public works, and, even cert in the Gardens at night. Pet them, he was set upon by a nam Brigade and the top of the initial (in charge of the parale yenier- with 1wo beds, and all requisiter, able not only to pay our way, but to bear the War Loan charges and they made a brave show at the con- then, to anticipate a substantial balance to the good unless uncenally/baps, by comparison with their ber of Chinese. Es denied fight-night of steps was marked by . Dr. McKenny and Dr. G. Mrs Charchill, Assistant Com advares circamstances arise. That is very refreshing state of/owa New Year festivitics, curing. Bis Worship fized bim $5, large red cross, which was

or 14 days.

B. Thomar, D. Jordon, of the mandant of the V.A.D., was in blass of light. The first impres Police Reserves, was also present charge, being assisted by Airs, Watching the Fair. sion of the scheme of illamins- during the whole of the proceed-Goldsmith and Mrs. Ralpha, A coolie employed at the Naval tions was one of rapture and as 'One thing which we are glad to see is that there is evidence of/to live in exile for a season. We Yard was charged before Mr. G.D. the grounds were explored and ing. The judges were Sar-also of the V,AD.

geon General Drosper, B... was intended to show what the quite a radical change in the method of presenting the accounts. sight of the cocoaut

Melbourne, at the Magistracy this the magnitude of the work wasd Lt. Colonel Grisp, D.DHS V... carried phies, The steps taken in regard to the Wuckang Lan, by which all ex-Arry and 'Arriet etc, yesterday, morning, with stealing a quantity realised one knew that much care The ja lges first carefully inspect-Fauling Camp of the Cadet Com penditure over and above that derived from the actual cash payments mad many an honest Britisher of electric light fasing. It ap and pains had been expended ed the equipment, after which pany laat January, but the ladies received on account thereof is debited to the general account, msani a

in charge were also prepared to very considerable addition to the outgoings in 1915, but it at lo ist has feel homesick for a moment-Peared that the man was engaged in this labour of love. The each competing Company was re had the effect of more accurately revealing the financial position and carrying his mind back, as it must with others in bringing the stuff Hongkong Electric Compaquired to drill under its own deal with any accident cases which

down from the Commodore's who carried out of regalarising the accounts. In the re-casting of the form in which have done, to the fairs that were bungalow to the Naval Yard and work without charge, bas earned in this section of the competition | daring the afternoon. Fortunate- the whole officer. It was quite evident that might occur on the Fair Ground the delight of his boy- the railway expenditure is presented, also, we can trace the sam

whilst the other men were looking debt which will take a lot of the Sayingpan Company was 17, only one case was brought in, hood. ΑΠΕ 100 many of the process. That, at any rate, is so much to the good. Coming sow to Home faire are disappearing, or at The Fair in the Murray Parade paying back.

easily first. Swretcher drill follow a little Europeen girl having the programme for the next twelve months, we see that the Govara-

In point of attendance the con-ed, and was sucoseda ) by cisusity | been bitten by a dog. This was ment has found no difficulty in deciding what to do with the so- are dwindling from ten days of Ground be stole the fusing. His

rollicking gaiety to a mere half Worship said there was no excuse certi was a huge success, for the ass," patients" being placed at treated by Dr. HeKenny and hanced income which it expects to receive. Last year, owing to war day. The fat woman, the bearded for the man at all, and he whole of the seats were filled and different points in the euclosure, Mrs. Churchill. conditions, there was a marked cutting down of expenditure apon lady, the sheep with eight legs, sentenced him to seven days' the terraces at the rear were each having" pinned on his cost

Fair to be Repeated, works of public utility, but it is now considered that the improve the dwarf, the giant and the ban

hard labour.

thranged. His Excellency the paper describing the nature of So sucessful did The Fair on ment in the financial position warrants the outlay of a mach in.

Anxious To Keep Him Alive. Governor, under whose personal his supposed injuries. The the Murray Parade Ground prove creased sum in this

million testing contesta-where are they? direction. Well over

At the Sammary_Court_this They diasppeared with the and

half dollars are set aside for this purpose, and,

stranged, was accompanied by leader of each party applying have decided to hold it again to-

sfairs at a time like the present, and it is evident from the tone of Bis Excellency's speech that those in authority are satisfied that the present position is sound and fetare probabilities bright.

attempts at jollification seem "too acuee fool pidgin". Bat they are not, like as Earopesas, doomed

will anderiske to say that the

annual event.

Sunday Golf.

Visit of Californians.

Word:

Out

The Sent

at the

in regard to some of the bigger iteme at soy' rate, it may be said Dice eenth century and their morning, before Mr. Justice Gam. Cuidanos the event had been stretcher parties hastened up, the yesterday, that the Committee that works of importanoa and urgency will be able to be taken in Place has been usurped by peris, Mr. Preston, who was re Lady May and Mine May, and | bandages, splints, oto, as reqaited, morrow, when doubtlem mach hand. The votes for the completion of the Tyism Tak reservoir and ten: cinematogaph shows and presenting the plaintiffs in the

of case of a claim. for money, said prastically all the residents of note after which the patient was placed more money will be spent. The penny-in-the-slot pictures,

ļin the Colony were to be seen.' on a strelcher and carefully borne side shows are laying in. freeb the service reservoir at West Point are cases in point, and it is also doubtful cleanliness. Faire "bain't that His Lordship would remem Batisfactory to see that the schemes for improving and extending the roads on the southern side of the island and in the New Territories what 'em was," alack! But, as her that defendant had tried to The band of the 18th Infantry to the hospital tent. The com-stocks of prizee and everything commit suicide. He had now gone rendered pleasing selections prior petition, which lasted nearly two wil be just as enjoyable as it for our Hongkong venture,

interesting, was yesterday, can now be advanced a little further. Necessary at these and other

The Tobacco Raffle. works are, however, we realise that too much money can be spent at we certainly think that it might to live with the plaintiffs, with to the commencement of the hours, was very

be regarded henceforth, an an whom he had resided previously programme and also enlivened HE the Governor paid several

In the raffle for cigare, digarat- a time like the present on public works, especially where there is no

He (Mr. Preston) would prove the the proceedings during the in visits during the course of the real urgency, and we should like to see a vigilant eye kept on this

claim presently. His Lordship: terval. The first item on the afternoon, being aspecially-inter-

winning numbers, which were sphere of expenditure. We have especially in mind past experiences of supplementary votes, excuses for which have been all too readily We welcome very heartily the him alive until he has got bis the Orebestra of the Police Rs General Veatris, Col. Darling, kindly drawn by Mrs. Parr and sappose your client wants to keep programme proper was given by stled in the casualty care, H E., tobacco etc., at the Fair, the found. No-one will grudge the additions) expenditure asked for on arrangement, mentioned in an- money? Mr. Preston: I think nerve Band. selections from BE, and Major Macdonald sleo Miss May at The Everything Mignon" (Thomas) being the watebed the competition during Bores at 6 p.. yesterday, behalf of the Department of Imports and Exports, whose work has other colamo, whereby the that must be it, my Lord. The been usmendously increased by reason of the war. Even before Chaplain of St. John's Cathedral case was adjourned accordingly, picos chosen. So well did this the afternoon.

company of musicians render · The Judges', award was as the tobacco duty was put into foros, the Department had far too has arranged for a special early

Under the direction of Mr. D. the well-known composition that follows:-Out of a pomible 400 much on its hands with the absurdly inadequate staff at its command, service on altenste Sundays, for and our wonder is that, over each a matter as the teening of impart the benefit of those who fain F. Robertson, Manager Travel they were beartily applauded. marks, the Pulios Reserve obtain and exports permite, the congestion has not been even greater than would go a-golfing and needs Agency, California Bavings Bank, Mr. Findlay Smith was in really ed 305 marks, and the Y.M.C.A.

The Sairingpon. it has. His Excellenes rightly described this as one of the most must catch the morning train for large party of Californians will excellent voles in his three songs 200 merki.

should bo important Departments in the service, for it is closely linked with Fanling. Whether the golfers arrive at Hongkong, October 22 from Herman Lohr's collection of Division, it the Colony's shipping and commercial business, to say nothing of take advantage *of the on the us. “Shinyo Marn.” In Songs of Ramanis, and although marked," was formed only three

Chaplain's offer or not is oluded in this party are the he has not been heard often on months ago, its obligations in connection with the tobacco and liquor duties.

At the close of the competition, There are many other points which might be touched upon, but their business and his; but we following:-Mrs W. W. Hadley, local platforms it is to be hoped it will suffice if we merely mention one or two more in conelading. rejoice that the Anglican author-Mrs R. H. Ishbrook, Miss E. that he will be more in evidence the men were drawn up, and War expenditure is still an item to be reckoned with, especially ities hers have had the courage Eyre, Mr John Mailer, Mrs David in the future. For ber rendering addressed by H.E the Governor, Mise who said that the competitions since an incresse of some $97,000 in anticipated for maintaining to recognise, without more ado, Maaleish, Dr W. M. Chaimars, of Tosti's "Goodbye" the prisoners of war and their families. The public will wait His the necessity for Banday recres-Dr J. Lee, Mr & Mrs H. Siebert Camille Castro was deservedly which had just takso place were Excellency's promised statement on that subject with interest. A tion. Narrow Sabbatarianism has and family, Miss E. Penner, Miss encored and she obliged with of a most interesting na ore, and A that all stree. Divisions had done to the Military Contribution, much might be said, especially from been the means of hardening O. M. Mitchell, Mrs 8. C. Stevens," Ooms, for it's Jane". the point of its progressive growth the more we find it necessary to many a youthful heart against Mrs Mary Mark, Miss Bath Hoyt, charming sud delicate composi- very well indeed. In Frat Aid in raise revenue to meet our growing liabilities. It will be interesting religion, and are thinking men Mies Irene Wood, Mrs T. Costa- tion by Dadlaa Serenade was the hold (cipualty cases) the to know, too, how the raising of the War Loan affects this matter, out of six will be glad to see the worth, Miss Elizabeth Coatsworth, very enjoyably given by Miss Y.M.C.A. Division led the way, Even Kingulay, Miss Margaret Costsworth, Mrs Peggy Gordon, who is an accom- while the Saiyingpan Division We are glad to see that the capital mononat on the railway has now back of it.

ho Was Mark Evans, Mrs Paul Youngling plished violinist. For this she was was best at drill. The honour been closed, but it will be very many yeara yat before the burden of bigoted though this abnormally costly undertaking is removed. It is good to realise in so many directions, was broad and child, Mrs C.O. Hargis and vigorously thanked. Mr. Botelho of carrying off the that the Government is beginning to get some return for the cost of oogh on the Banday question.obild, Miss Hall Condrey, Minang For You Alons" (B. E, notwithstanding, fall to the Puliss the barbour mooring scheme, she fees for the use of boogs being put and even shocked his neight oare Bath Cowdrey, Miss Julia John Graehl), and the first part of the Reserve Division, which obtained down at $32,000. The vote for stationery her, we matice, risen in by encouraging the ploughboys son, Miss Bath Johnson, Miss programme was brought to the highest aggregate of m rk# consequence of the higher cost of materiale, and, in view of the of his parish to play cricket on Katberine Johnson, Mrs J. clows by Mr. A. J England sing-and he had great pleasure in sandals which has been revealed at Home in this convention, we Banday afternoons. If the fanatics Darbs, Miss O. 8. Millett, Missing Aylward's spirited "A Song handing the shield to them. As One thousand tickets were sold. hope that His Excelianoy's assurance that every effort is being made would but realise it, a man's life Louise Smith, Mas M. Jenkins, of the Bow". Mr. England was in an old polosman, be might be realising $500 for the Tand, to economise in this direction is something more than a more plati will be none the loss straight and Min E. Philipps, Mr. Robert Lee extremely fine voios and those excused if na congratulated the Bolders of winning numbers WALL Inde. On the whole, aa wa any, the Colony can wall fes! plassed at clean because he takes a little Northontt, Mrs Martha B., Panet, sesembled wanted to hear moze, Police Reserve upon carrying receive their prins apon

Mise the artist obliging with “ the pescent state of its kasnow, and our hope is that expectations healthy exercise on the first day Miss R. L. Chris

2nd of the work

Grey Home In the Lattie of the trophy, but he was down to „Planor Galvin

kope-ani Bank Baildings, Hongko ill be fully realinoch

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626

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210

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27th 643 28th 813 29th 30th 112 81st 32nd

885

854

719

33rd 228

34th 102

385th 275

-96th 874 37th $8th

99

585

204

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17th 244 18th 898 19th 263 9:26 80

39th 40th 285 *Lat +1526 42nd 820 43rd 440 44th 201 46th 46th 232

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22nd 419

47th

212

3rd 264 24th 284

48th 2 276

49th

689

890

9th 14 10th 780 11th $66 12th 671 18th 962 14th 255 15th 124 16th 897

25th 267

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