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CORRESPONDENCE.

“NELSON DAY."

THE · HONGKONG"-

AN INTERESTING: PETITION.

GRAPH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 – 1916.

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

[The opinions expressed by corres pondents are not neemmrity thous of the * Hongkong Telemah."}

THE SPITTING NUISANCE,

(To the Editor of the "Hongkong ·

Telegraph)"

New Designation of Trafalgar Day.

The local Secretary of the Navy Sir,May I be allowed, League has received the following through your columus, to protent | latter :---

against a dericus evil in this

Gambilag in Kwangtuog-

and Kwangsul.

FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON,

TURKEYS, GEESE,

Colony ? I refer to the dangerous Executive Committee of the Nary sublicly ranctioned by the Bheng- CAPONS, CHICKENS,

Bays the Peking Daily News:- Not only in the province of Dear Sir,—-1 am directed by the Kwangtung has gambling been

cbang,

bat in Kwangui Province meeting held on the 14th instant, it has also been encouraged by it was decided that the following the Shengchang there by issuing revelation moved by Mr. Arnoldliner to the gamblers White and seconded by Mr. B. B. catablish gambling dens all over Staker, President of the Man- the province even in the remotest chester Chamber of Commerce nooks and corners, The gam was adopted-

bling enrms in that province has

to

"The Executive Committes been proved to be warme than the of the Navy League at their opium evil, and it is estimated meeting to-day "resolved to that more than $10:CC0,090 will change the title of the anniver-be wasted annually in gambling. #rice of Trafalgar and of The following Petition submitted Nelson's death, celebrated each to the National Assembly given a year on October 21ss, from detailed soconut on the matter

sad most filthy habit of spitting, League to inform you that at their ́preceded by the most obnoxious of noises, by the Chinese com- munity of Hongkong. Even in our theatres, one is surrounded by this degrading and sickening habit. Theother evening happen- ed to be in one of the local theatrer, and, throughout the performance, was sessiled on all siden by Chinese, all more or less com- mitting this horrible suissnoe. The majority of the offenders were i of the upper olta. Eren now, wo are in the throes of a serieus aœuil- poz epidemio, and I ask you, do we wint consumption as well? Surely the managers of the various local the trem oculd be prevailed upon to put a stop to this. Britishers are known to be long- suffering, but there is a limit, and this being a British Colony, Britishers should have proper protection against these evils. This awfat habit, natural to all Chinese, could be stamped cat; at least in the local placer of smasement, if the proper masne were used, and I ask you to air this grievance, with a view to sotion being taken on the part of the managers of these places.

Tcare eld.,

:

BRITISKER.

Hongkong, December 27. 1918.

PRACTICAL PATRIOTISM.

Sir-Permit me to congrata Iate you

on the interesting article in to-day's issue of your paper in regard to trade in Chins by "Hornet." I am glad to note that thin in the first ci e serĪBA. My reason for writing you, however, in bek your con- tributor be good enough to elaborate a little more in detail bin statement o.ncerning the "potential selling ability" of a certain Association of Engin- eers. There are points of interest

in his article which I would like to comment on, but will reUBIVO them until the end of the series.

Yours etc.,

INTERESTED.

POLICE RESERVE ORDERS.

Orders inned to day by Mr. F. C. Jenkin, D. S. P." (Reserve) stale:---

Service Board, Thursday, Dec, 28.-No. 4 Company Ambalance Platoon, Mounted Police, Maxim Gunners and Motor Patrols,

Police School.

Thursday, Dec, 28.-Claes III (Lospector Gerrard).

Friday, Dec. 29.-Class II (Lospector Gordon).

Standing Orders.

The following are to be insert

ed: 15A Inspectors, Sergeants

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AND

HAMS.

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ORDER EARLY

TO

AVOID DISAPP.INTMENT.

NIGERIAN EÅGLE NOT FOR SALE.

Disputed Trade Mark Emblem Austrian.

Trafalgar way to Nelson Day, "We bg to bring to the notice The object of the change is to of the Nationsl ̈Ãa mbly the express in a permanent form gambling curse which has re- the warmest friendship with duced the prople of this province France and to increase the to great misery, and request that interest of the British people the Government be asked to in the Sea Power of the Empire app ́ess it without delay. It has] which is perrooiãed in the teen the cause of so many essen name of Nelson."

of robbery sad murder. For the The Executive Committes dcaire past years Kwangmai hat ex- At the sale of enemy property met explain that considerable perienced

the calamity ofis Nigeris, which was completed objection was made during the war, finde, ogrations stein London on November, 18it was past year to the continued use of and the people have become announced that the Eagle trade the name "Trafalgar" which was exceedingly poor. Since the merk had been withdrawn. regarded in many quarters inaguration of Mia Koo normal Exception had been taken to being obj erionable to the Govern- condition bas Dover been this Germanio symbol by Mr. W. ment and People of France, it is restored. However, for J. Riley, Macohorter solicito hoped that the substitution of the long time gambling was stɛiotly representing nine firme, who now name "Nelson" as the title of the forbiídeo, that enabling the said that the eagle in question Anniveresry will be regarded as a people to devote their attention to was Austrian and not Prossian. fitling tribute to our galiant and pre&table and legal occupations.Į He argued that although this devated Ally the French Nation. Should the officials continue to and other trade marks had been I hope you will take the oppor-govern the recple properly for withdrawn from the sale, they tanity of making this resolution another period of ten years all the as widely known as possible.

Yours very truly,

(84.) P. J. HANSON,

General Secretary.

HAPPY CHILDREN.

would remain on the register in

wounds would have been healed, the name of the old German pro-

"After the outbreak of the late pristore. That involved a very Revolution, the authorities found great danger of postwar litigation. it difficult to raise fonde for the Beally, he thought, there were no maintenance of the nameroma į trade marks left.

troops, They have there. It was stated from the rostrum. fore adopted a temporary re- that there was valus in the good- medy for the situation, benos the wills and the trade marks, so the issue of license of gambing of all ale must go on. kinda. A Company was organized The first lot of goodwill and by the notorious gambler Lau trade marks was that of Witt and Chon-ting, who paid to the Basch's business in fermented provincial authorities asum liquor and spirits, minerale and Yesterday's Festivities at the issuing licences to the gamblers made £30-as accepted.

of $1,200,000, and who by scrated waters. The only bid

Civil Service Club.

bot

"OLD MASTERS.”

Bill to Preserve them for the

Nation.

SAKURA BEER

KATTAN

SOLE AGENTS: SUZUKI & CO.

TEL 468 ALEXANDRA BUILDING.

BOOM.

FINAL PERFORMANCE OF

KISMET ON 30th DECEM-

BER, 1916.

IN view of the fact that the

above performance will com. mence at 7.30 p.m. an after Theatre Supper will be served in the Grill Room at 10.15 p.m.

SUPPER TICKETS $2.00 PER HEAD. The entire proceeds of the sale of the above will be devoted

to

STAR AND GARTER FUND." Intending patrons are kindly requested ta book seats before. band.

tained at the Hotel Office.

Plan and tickets may be ab-

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

of various hsien distrious has The chief buyers of trade marke made a profit of $3,200,000 The were Mesers. John Walkden and HONGKONG HOTEL GRILL expenses for the maintenance of Co., shippers, and' Mr. J. B. gambling dens must be more Oliphant, shipper, both of Man- A large and happy band of than $6,000,000, not to mention cheater. The receipts on the day children" gathered at the Civil | the amoont wasted by reached about £14,000, bringing Service Cricket Club ground, the people in gambling. The the total to about £384,000. Happy Valley, yesterday, to par-annual revenue of the whole | take in the enjoyment very gener-province is $4,000,000, and yet ously provided for them by mem- the people have complained of bern who not only supplied a the heavy burden. If should they bundsomely decorated Christmas now receive an additional burden tree, groaning under the weight of more than $10,000,000 per of good things, also year, it would spell disaster to a sumptions repast, which, the province. The recent cocur- needless to pay. WAS

fally renose of robbery ossee may be appreciated. There were no less cited as an evidence. A visitor to than a hundred children present, this province will at once zoțios and they eat down to an excellent that there are gambling dena tea furnished by Meears. Wiseman, everywhere with crowds of men

Lord d'Abernon has presented Limited. The proceedings and women gamblers of varions were presided over by the Hon. classes eagerly awaiting the to the House of Lords Bill to amend the National Gallery dole Mr. W. Chatham, C.M.G., (Presi- results of the games. Some have of 1856 and 1883. In promoting and Constables on Patrol daty dent of the Club) who distributed neglected their business, some the Bill the trustees have two enda are directed by the Capt. Supt. Christmas tree was stripped.

the numerous loys when the have come to bankruptcy, some view:-

have become thieves and robbers, of Police to report any neglost of

In the course of a speech thank and other have committed raioids (1) To meet the general feeling "THE Undersigned has received duty, or any conduct inconsistent with a due performe noe of duty, ing Mrs. Obathim for her attend-on socount of the lost in gambling, that certain famous masterpieces on the part of any regular Indiansance, the Hon, Secretary, Mr. P. Soldiers and policemen have also in English private collections Hic Auction on Or Chinses police on boat. Tammable, referred to the valus-been seized by the mania of should not be sold out of the assist them in this, best slips will ble services rendered to the Club gambling, and having neglected country, bat should be pre- be ioned when going on duty. by the President, who had held to perform their duties, there served for the nation. The Bill

the office since the club was are "Infoi " and

trustees robbers will amint the They are not to give any orders founded in 1002, with about everywhere

the provide funds for this purpose by in ATCD to say such regular police officer.

Retara and lasua of Rifles. twenty members, and that it was main streets of the provincial the sale of works by masters who With reference to condition (1) in great measure due to his capital. The condition of the in course of time have come to be of Standing Order 117, the ympathy and balp that the Olah districts outside the provincial over-represented in the national Armcary will be open for the was at present in its sound con-capital in much worms. This collections.

(2) To establish by the loo rosipt and issue of rifles between dition, with a membership of 160. province become a gambling hell, the hours of 5.16 and 5.46 p.m. Three cheers were given for and it is feared that the infance and exchargs of works of art a on avery Tuesday and Friday Mr. Chatham and for the Pren- would spread to other provinces, closer artistic intercourse with the until further orders. Muskelry ident, most succemial and All this has been the result of galleries and musenme in the Bergeant Fisher will be in at enjoyable function thus coming the selfish policy of the Sheng provinces, in the Celonies, and tandanos. Becraits, when oon- to close.

chang, who sold the provisos for other parts of his M-jouty'e sidered fit, may draw rifles on During the afternoon, the band an amount of $1,200,000 dis dominions, and in Allied coun-Terms: Cash on delivery. producing to the Musketry of the 18th Infantry was in at regarding the misery and suffer tries. The existing powers of Bergeant an indentification chit tendance and rendered a capital ings of the people he has govern the Gallery are quite unequal to the demands of the present ed, etc.' signed by the equipm at officer selection of music.

Machsmusement wasɑsured by

day for extending the aɔnneo- | tion with kindred äft institutions Messre. C. H. Parkinson and W.

at home and abroad.. Ward an oloway.

of the unit.

No. 2 Platoon will draw title on Thursday, December 28, ba tween the hours of 5.15 and

*P.3.

6)

“Police Reserva Gazatts.” The Editor will be glad to roziva contributions for the January number. Bame mast reach him not not later than December 30,7

No. 1 Company, Inspector. H.A. Lammert, on reporting for daty, maseman com- mand of No. 3 Company,

The whole arrangements were carried out under the supervision

"

New Fibre Plant is Cuba.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

WANTED,

to

SATURDAY, the 30th Decem-

READY-TO-WEAR

GREY FLANNEL

TROUSERS

$9.50 per Fair.

COATS: To match

$ 16.00 Each.

Each garment is London med", perfect in out and workmanship anda well finished in every detail.

MACKINTOSH

• CO, LTD.

Men's Wear Specialists.

16, DËS VŒUX ROAD.

TELEPHORE #% 2.

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HAVE FOR GENTLEMEN A SMART range of

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FOR ALL.

INCLUDING NOVELTIES IN NECKWEAR,

GLOVES, MUFFLERS WALKING

STICKS, UMBRELLAS,

KNITTED WAISTCOATS AND SWEATERS, SILK AND LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS,

HAND BAGS, SLIPPERS, etc., etc.

INSPECTION INVITED.

NEW

DANCE

RECORDS

FOR

THE CHRISTMAS SEASON.

Waltzes. One-Steps. Two-Steps, Lancers, Fox Trots, Tangos, Quadrilles, Barn-Dances, Reels.

Etc.

Etc.

THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.

6. DES VEUX ROAD.

XMAS

TEL 1322.

HAMPERS.

We beg to notify our Customers that Assorted Hampers suitable for the Festive Season may be ob- tained from us at the following reduced Prices:

No. I Hamper

1 bottle Moet & Chandon Champagne Quart

D.O.M.

Martell's XXX Brandy

instructions to sell by Pub-

1

Pint

1

Blackberry Brandy

Quart

"

1

King George IV Whis、y

$28.00

10

St. Julien Claret

Old Brown Sherry

Th

Old Tom Gin

ber, 1916, commencing at li a.m.

at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, The following Wines & Spirit:---

25 cases Younger's Light Ale

(pints).

20 cases Gaelic Whisky, 10 do Sherry.

20 do. Biench Vermouth. 35.do Medoo,

10 do Ch. Talbot (quarts),

Super Tawny Port

1 phial Pomeranzen Bitters

No. 2 Hamper

bottle Victor Clicquot Champagne Quart

Martell's XXX Brandy

10 do Ch Montrose do.

+

do,

do.

10 do Cb. “Mouton 10 do Ch. Yquam. On view Now,

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

DRIVEN OUT

Whenever LITTLE'S ORIËNTAL BALM acters a home the kundaches are driven oct. By simply rubbing in a litk'n of this -} stresving reg véy the most stubborn sobe, or pain is soon brought to terman. When you apply

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Vino de Pasto Sherry

Peppermint G. F. small D.O.M. smell

Old Tom Gin

1 phial Pomeranzen Bilters.

1 bottle Burgundy

+1

2

"

1

No. 3 Hamper

Peppermint small D.O.M.

Rich Old Port

Perfection Whishy

20 years Old Brandy Amontillado Sherry

Madoo Clark A

Old Tom Gin

1 phial Fumaransan Bitters

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