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THE HONGKONG - TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER

The Tennis Langur.

DAY BY DAY.

BEWARE OF LITTLE EXPENSES: A SHALL LEAK WILL SINK GREAT SHIP.

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„To-morrow's Anniversary.

The Dolar.

will be found on Page 1.

A Clean Bil There was not a single case of ocmunicable disease notified in the Colony last week.

For the Troops-

1917.

LANDLORDS SUED.

Improper Bistraint Alleged,

the

THE FRAWLEY CO.

Splendid Performance of

Under Cover ""

$

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.

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The Lawn Tennis League

The sale of the Huth Library. season, which has just ended, haa

resumed, at Hosara. * Sotheby's been one of the most euccessful

had recently Docupied 33 on record. In both division,

days, since November 1911. I there was a most representative

In the Summary Court this entry of Clubs, and the contests

It was a pity that the short in the biggest thing of its kind. have produced noms very fire Twɔ yearn ago to-morrow the morning, before the Chief Juation |and enjoyable matches. For the ex-Tsar azumed supreme com- (Sir William Roe Davies), Au/notics at which the Frawley The portion now being sold cons. first time in the history of the mand of the Russian Armine, the Hir, trading as Au Hin Kee, con- Company resumed at the Theatre prises N-P and the earlier League, three Clubs tied for first Grand Dake Nicholse being trans-tractor, of 434, Reclamation Boral at night should have letters realized over $150,000. place in the premier division, end ferred to the command in the Street, Yaumati, sued the Taog "ynchronised with its production This must be regarded in the Ten the initial play.cf did Cancan.

Hang Yo. of 237. Wing Lok of McGrae's clever melodrams profit so far on the library, for it not decide the isave, the trio still

Street; landlords of 380. Shanghai Under Over" for both the play cost to collect somos here about remaining equal after "rsch had

The opening rate of the dollar, Street, Yaumati, for $1,000 The ad the manner of presentation 4120,000, and that sum is the was plaintiff was monthly deserved a larger audience. As it ontimated value of the 50 volumes selevied under Mr. Alfred Hath's demand played the others. Then came

to-day re the "draw on a knook-out basin, 30.7/81. The olcsing rate tenant of the defendants at war, however, there was quite will by the British Masem

380, Shanghai Strent and fair house considering all the air- which has resulted in the Chinese Recreation Clab securing the

on Jare 29 the defendante die omstances, and it is not saying Trustees, and the Shakespeares hield by overcoming the United

trained upon the good and chattels too much when it is added that sold privately to America at a Services Recreation Club. All

of the plaintif and sold them. “Under Cover" was one of the price never officially divalged. Toe plaintiff claims the $1030 best things yet pat on by this

It was by the father of the Mr. good sportemen will join in on

se damages for improperly die talented company. From the very gratulating the Chinees Clab op coming out on top, while at the

training, or, alternatively, $1,000 opening soene the plot begins to Alfred Bath just mentioned. Mr. tangle, and yet it is a plot that is Henry Hath, who died in 1878, same time reserving a little

fortresses

simple, though strong. Through that the bulk of the library was

U.S.L.O. in just failing to carry

the whole of the four sets one's formed. 5. His ta-ta for colleating: attention is gripped, and the began when as a boy be exchang off the coveted honour. The ORO.

The death rate in the Colony," In opening the case, Mr. Hartling and wholly unexpected ed some old rahool books in a victory is indicative of the rapid progress which Cuiness tenuis daring the week ending August D'Almeda stated his client had denonement brings about an end shop in Holborn for a low volumes players have made in recent years 19, was 289 per thousand per been tensas of the building since that surprises and plessss. The which be preserved until his When the League was formed sanom, an against a rate for the 1914. The defendants appointed play has been written by an death. But he was over 30 when we imagine that very few people eurespording week last year of women rent collector, and in evident artist, whe, having con- he took up the hobby in earnest.. the usual course of things abeceived bis theme, has handled it to the next 20 years, Joseph Lilly- foresaw the probability of a 33.7.

called for the rent in June. The with skill, and with due thought alone, the bookesilar in Pall Mall, had done transactions with him RALPHS.-On Tuesday, the 4th inet, at No. 63, The Peak, to Ubivése team coming so rapidly

to the fore as to be able to At the meeting of the Sanitary plaintiff, who had not always been to the lighter vuin.

The movement centres around to the amount of £40,000. In all, Mr. and Mrs. E. Ralphs, u son.

triumph over all comers, but Board this afternoor, there was parctual in his payments, was at

sportsmen of whatever only a formal agenda to corupy this time in the country, but a three characters, Daniel Taylor is the Baths, father and son, gathers nationality, the development is the attention of members. A foki of the shop said that the masin the United States Castoms and ed 14,600 volumes, most of them most gratifying, revealing, as it letter was received from the tor would be back soon. Later the it is his duty to trap, smugglers, rarities. dors, a very healthy desire on the Government relative to the woman came again and said that especially those society folk who part of the younger generation of erection of come water closets at the master had absconded and glory in getting things through. Chinese to take their place in a new bones in Kennedy Rad. that the wanted the rent. The Ethel Cartwright, a clever society the year in London? Most of us manly, outdoor sport. In the reference again being made to the foki went to Hongkong and bor- girl, ie made a tool of the Coatoms would any "August, and we should second division, the Club de R Prays East foreshore, where rowed money cff some friends to man, under threat of having be wrong, because it is July. for the theft of the whole year being July creio bascome out on top, so that water closets drain. Mr. B. L. pay one month's rent, but when her younger and foolish sister The three hottest "days of in both groapa non-British Clubs Bawley took opportunity, on this, he came back he found that the streated

A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD. rumpathy for Kowloon and the

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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1917.

THE WAR OPERATIONS,

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We desire to acknowledge with thanks gifts of literature for the troops from Mr. W. J. van Wag- tandos kand Mr G. Blair.

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The Death Rate.

The Foreshore Nuisance,

Mr. F. X D'Aimads sppeared for the plaintiff and Mr. 8. J. Grin defended.-".

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Which is the bottest month of

bave taken premier position. The to minute I think that the women had already distrained soms jawale. The best part of the 14 to 18, which have a mean League has long since proved its Board should recommend the axot the promises. Everything play deals with Taylor's efforts to temperature, as decided by the The highest July Talas in raising the standard of Government to introduce an bad been taken sway, including catch Steven Danby, who is known Greenwich recorda since 1814, of play, and wo BYO Eara the Ordinance to prohibit the digging the books of the arm. He later to have smuggled through a cost- 63-jeg. The news from the principal fronts, though not of a character those who interested themselves of the mad on the foreshore, offered the woman the twoly pearl necklace. E-hel, who is temperature ever recorded at to make us and those having the interests of the Entente Allien st in its inauguration are more than Whatever the source of the smells months' rent owing, but she mid staying at the same week-end Greenwich was 97deg, on July

had sold some of the goods. and was in love with him. And but abs knew S'even previously

Cariously enough, July, the "beart feel nadaly slated, has been of late, nevertheless, decidedly gratified at the resalte attained are, the stirring up of the mud that she could not take it, as she party as he, is made the medium, 15, 1881. satisfactory. On the Western Front, the troops of our unconquer. Next season we suggest that the causes a public unisance,

A Serious Charge. Subsequently a proper distress

so it becomes a queation to her as Midannmer month, is also the able and splendid Ally, France, have been adding to their extraordi- two leading teams in the cound

At the Folior Court this morn- 'was levied by the bailiff, nary achievements, by their tenacity, dash, re-curoa and strategical division be automatically promot skill, while our own (qually gallant troops have been evincing in ed to the first division, their inz, before Mr. A Dyer Ball, & Mr. D'Almida asked for leave to whether she will give away the wettest month, its average being femperator.annually many parts of Northern France and in Flanders that they are places to be taken by the two min was charged with demand in amend his writ of sammons, man she lovesorallow the Custome 2.47in, of rain, comp red with equally determined to contest, if necessary, every inch of territory lowest in the other group. That ing money by megaces. Inspector saying that instead of claiming man to execute his threat of put only 1.99in. Janosy, when the that the enemy continues to defile with his presence. Happily, would provide an added induc Branil egin this was a case which 81,000 as damages, be wanted to ting her sister in gaol. It is coldest hoth the French and the British are at present, as for some time ment for second division teams to had a bearing pa the case which claim $893, the value of the strong situstion. After a series occur, past, meeting with success somewhat commanencets with the great get to the top, while at the same was before bis Worship yeater goods taken away. The alter efforts being put forth. The reports of Sir Donglas Hsig and the time it would provoke keener commaniques from French Beadquarters are elequent of the deeds rivalry among brat division team done, of the hopes that inspire the troops and of the anccone that who have no prospect of securing has been and is still expected to be achieved. Of particular interest obampionship honours.

is the sccount of the long series of engagements that has been waged

in connection with the past five months' fighting on the Chemin des Tricky Wilhelm. Dames. Here, we are assured, the test has been sa severe so that

of Verdun last year. Forty-nine German divisions were engaged

day, when two men were charged native claim would stand. with erecting wireless installa. This alteration was agreed to tion at 25, Connaught Ros1, with and evidence was then taken. out the permission of the Electrio Judgment was given for the Light Company. It was alleged defendants with costs, that the defendant went up to the bouas on Sunday morning and

Renter's correspondent at Paris said "You have seven lights here

POLICE RESERVE ORDERS.

Orders issued to-day by Mr.

Fame

Rifles.

Winter Uniform.

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The medal

It is rather surprising to £nd caught by the revenue mon with of exciting episodes, Steven is the neckless in bil possession, women writing of Princess Mary bat he successfully offers Taylor old-fashioned" in her dress, handsome bribe. In well restrain- and as" needing advica," if you ed manner it transpires that Seven please (says's Homs. paper). She is none other than the successful was more than modern recently detective Richard Jin that the when she had an aeroplane soort whole thing has been a trap for her train to Southend. Bal what har crition mean comen to catch tha revenue men who was enspected of securing simply to this; this beautiful girl at this point from May 5 to August 21, compared with twenty-five sends a telegram, which we pub-which you have not had per-

bribes cff those he had in his wearn costumes which reach the at Verdun during the same period last year, when the fighting at lish to-day, and which will be mission to have. You must pay

power. Of course Ethel's love for sakis and the neck; she scorns Verdon was heaviest. The fact that the French took 8,552 prison- found to be of peculiar interest, my some money or I will you re

Stoyen is more than reciprocated, the knee-protectors which answer srs on the Chemin des Datace during the period mentioned clearly when considered in the light of port you to the Company," Mr.

and there is a happy conclusion for skirts and the waist-belts anggeals that the waetsge of German effectives in this terrific battle, the universal distrust that is felt A. M. Preston was prosecuting and

Misa Eva Lang bad a diffien't yoked to shoulder-straps which is almost twice as great se at Verdun, and this when allowance is regarding Germany because of Mr. Leo D'Almada defending.) made for the fact that the fighting strength of a German division ie the machinations of all Germans, The latter seked for a remand

carried it through with great fashioned; she is high priestess considerably less then it was Iset year. Thus, it is clear, that to from the Kaiser downwards. In until next Monday when all the T. F. Hough, A.S.P. (Reserve) part to play as Ehel, but the are called blouses. She is not old- credit. Her sympathetic treat of a calt largely forgotten--dress

of ment

the situation which combines grace and beauty the enemy, costly as were hin losses at Verdas, the mighty struggle the telegram, the Potentate of cases could be taken together, state:- at Chemin des Dimes has been much more costly in many respecta. Potadam je stated-and doubtless His Worship granted the remand

Men returning rifles to store in which she was between two with modest dignity. Of this great battle we read that the strain has got on the nerves of with very good reason to have and fixed bail at $100.

Military Outing.

The War Offics is considering, the German Ircope, as is evident from the fact that "only one out been sobaming against Britain as

The members of the R. E. and when going on leave will at the love that for her sister and that lims return their oil for Steven-was really fine. Mr. of forty-vise Germau divisions re appeared in the fighting line after far back se 1904. The "All the withdrawal." The terrible nature of the struggle may be gaug. Highest's" little plan on thei oo A. 5.0. Detachment (Kowloon) battles and pull-through or clean- John Halliday, as Steven, again Mr. Macpherson tells us, the Lane proved himself to be an motor of of a war medal to the survivors of: ed by the statement that the most bloody hand-to-hand fighting calon was to form a Franco-enjoyed a delightful all-day outing ing roda.

All ranks are reminded that the more than ordinary marit and the origins! BEF, yet a war ever seen occurred on the crest of the line from Cerny to Gracote Bosnino-German alliance against on the 2nd inat, thanks to the "where the area to be won is so narrow and the necessary advance the Empire whose power and generosity of the eabsaribers to so short that fifty defeats have not yet cared the Boche of the illa position in the world be envied the Services Entertainment Fand Armory is open every Tuesday was, in great part, responsible for medal has already been bestowed

6 p. when Sargeant Fieber will went, Mr. Reynolds Denniston was since August 1914. this proves the splendid manner in which the Treach have been extent France felt disposed to listen ly interest of the Rev. C. Lattend to any defects in rifles and seen to marked advantage ne Tay is the new African General Sex- sion that he cia reconquer it." It must be admitted that, while then as he envise it now. To what in footing the bill and to the kind and Friday evenings from 5 15 to the "swing" with which the piece for a campaign begun and ended defending and continue to defend what they have won at the Chemin totbe wiles of the wanton Wilhelm Cooper Hant in srranging the will issue or receive rise and lor. Mr. Frawley and Miss Annette vice, and the clasps have been Tyler, as Mr. and Mrs. Barring- given for Shimber Berrin (notions des Dimse, it likewise points to stubborn and continued efforts by is not quite clear, an, with tras trip. Calling in st Lyceman, a cleaning gear as required.

ton, played with their customary against Dervishes in November the enemy. As is pointed out, it is probable that the enemy Teutonic duplicity, the Ksieer, tennis match was played against

Preparatory to issue of winter cleverness, whilst the roles of 1914 and February 1015) and Nora Nyasaland, for enppression of re- strongest motiva for keeping the battle of the Chemin des while endeavouring to enlist the Royal Engineers there, for s the France's sympathy for the scheme cap presented by Captain Back, Damer alive in the vain hope cf wearing down

admirably bels in the Shire Highlands of sa signally against England, was simultane B.E, the ereat being won by the uniform, equipment officers will Monty Vaughan and courage of the Frenob, who have beaten him

sustained by Mr. Barton and M January and February 1915. in this battle sa at Verdon. Regarding another part of the only sounding the Tear on his visitors. Then the party went on make the following separate Rutledge wer

(1) Collar-namber, rank, name Haager respectively. Miss Gloria Why, then should there be s0 Fonds made A very natural much delay in the ́iuane of a da French front, an aq 28lly gratifying statement has jaat been made. views on another treaty, in which to view the fine feat ofengineering returns to this office - On the Aisne, the French report that their fie "completely smash- it was proposed that Germany and on the dam at the new Tylem ed up another enemy, attack on positions which we captured on the Bassis should be "well in" and Tak reservoir, over which it was and unit of members to whom no

weli carried Slet ultimo to the north-west of Hartebies." In referring to this France would be "very mach-out" courteously conducted by Mr. winter uniform has yet been younger sister in disgrace, and coration for the B.EF. or the

(2) Similar particulars respect factotum, was sigual success, the enemy does so with characteristic nonchalance, while at the same time the Bolt, the clerk of worke, After- ienced.

Women Police Praised. obviously with the view of minimising as much as he may venture precious scheme against Britain wards a visit was paid to Bepulse.

Mr. Cecil Chapman, presiding This evening the Company at a conferences on the work of what is evidently a beavy blow. Au to the most recent movement of would be proceeded with. Doubt Bay, where a swim was enjoyed, ing those in possession of winter through by Mr. Moore. In fact, the British troops in France and Belgium, Sir Douglas Haig reports leas; it was pat in each a way to and from thence the circuit of the uniform but which requires ex- the whole cast was a strong cat.

play the women police at the National These returns are to be made present the well-known that we repulsed raide to the north-west of Lons and south-west of the Tsar, who "after momentarily island wes completed. One and change or alteration.

Welfare and Economy Exhibition La Bisses and that to the east of Ypres both artillery forces were appearing to agree," changed his all thoroughly enjoyed the trip

st the new Dounty Hall, mid that: sative. Splendid news is also forward from the Italian front. It mind. The whole matter, like so and are heartily grateful to the on or before September 15 next, "Jerry".

Clergyman's Confidence in His from the small experience which angurs well when the enemy has had to admit that no flower than many of the Ksieer's cunning donors. Thanks are also das to Bind Practices for September at

Wife. M

we bed had of the women polion seventy bomba have already been dropped on Trieste, upon which telemos, proved to be a fi1600, and Mr. Davidson and Sirgt. Shenati,

Friday, 7; 14; 21; and 28. The Bw. John Henry Cham- they seemed to meet a need which objective the Italians are gradually concentrating. On the other is interesting 'now-a-days merely A.5.0., for their able management

Tuesday, 11; 18; and 25.

pion McGill, of Ideworth, vicar had been crying for recognition. hand, the Austrians claim to have repulsed strong Italian attacks as showing that the p sent state of details.

Orchestra Practices for Septem-there for 17 years, formerly Fel-for a "gréal" many, yenınmı kline north of Ksi and to have stemmed all sessulta at Mont San Gabrisie. of affairs in Europe is due to the

ber at 6 p.m.

low and Tator of St. Augustine's Damer Dawson, founder of the The o'sim ie slso made of the capture of a section Bast of Gorizia, inveterate scheming propensities

Monday, 10; 17; and 24, College, Canterbary, reator of women police, said that in July, Still there can be no doubt about the fact that our gallant Italian of Germany's Emperor and his Allise have robieved most creditable work in their advance on equally ambitious 'astellitra, who

Music Class for September at 6 St Andrew's, Daxl, from 1893 to 1914, there was no such thing as 1900, who died on April 11. agad nailo med politewoon bat in Trisste, which now seems likely to be in their possession at no dia- in the past, a to-day, appear

69, left.estata valued at £16,384 July, 1912, there were 568 women tant date. Hage losses on both sides are reported from the Russian often to have attempted to pare

Wednesday, 12 ;: Wednesday, grow with net personalty working in odicial posta in thie Front and it would appear that we have to prepare onreal ves for rather the way for Germany's advanDS- that might happen to stand in point, however, regarding the Rossian news, is not so much a matter of successes or lowres an org aids or the other, as the fact the way. that the Rumiane are in erme régions streneously, resisting and, st certain other points, are successfully attacking the enemy. On the

hole, an impartial summary of the silostion at the varias compay of Japanees infar This Year: Fronts neemu to justify one in conelading that we who are battling In the glorions canse of justice, right and freeding have little to fear try formed in Hawaii is to be Last Year: from the present aspect of affairs or as to what they may ressonally taken into the American Expedi. Increase

tionary Force, be expected to lead up to in the ́near future.

HONGKONG TRAMWAY COMPANY LIMITED.

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the role of James Gibbs, Taylor' Dardanelles expedition p

́unpleasant development in the vicinity of Riga, The essential mont as the expense of any nationinste statement of the Hongkong 19: Thursday; 20; Wednesday: £16,672. His will was in the country, Mre Birdo, an old Bow

Japanese for the Front.

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Practices.

The following is the approxi

Company's traffo 28.. Tramway

following terms:-1, John Henry Street polion offer, testified to. receipts for the wook onding

.Drummers and Bugiers Champion Moftill, berawith the excellent servicen of women in September 1, 1917:—

bequeath everything I possam to police work, Mr. O. J. Biowa Aggregate Receipts for week. Receipts for

Monday, September 10; 17; my wife, Maris McGill, knowing the Public Trustee, epesking 35 weeks, $15.358-8471306 24 Wednesday, September 5; she will give one-tenth ander bis auff of 500 women and girls,

Certain conditions to the thres; said that he koew the import Friday, September 7; 14; oberition to dear to my heart I of employing women 17,049 538,885 12, 19; 26.

know nhe will be just:-

Decrasse

1,691 37.559 21; 23.