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HONGKONG REFORM-

ASSOCIATION,

(Continued from Page 4) present time hospital accommoda-. tion for European patients was anything but satisfactory and

POLICE RESERVE ORDERS.

Ordem i-rued lo-day by Mr. F. Jenkin, D.S.P. (R.),; state:*

Musketry. Part I.

that closer and deeper investiga- All members of No. 3 Company

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1918.

RACING NOTES.

This Morning's Gallops.

The chief feature of this morn- ing's training gallope at Happy Valley was the gallop made by

tion would have to be given to it (not including Ambulance and the much-fancied Salamander,

-bo have in the fature with a view to its Drummers).

not but the mile and quarter gons,

not of: • Improvement. They would want Ared Part I will leave Blaks Pier waa

very fast to know the reason why the at 90 a.m. on Sanday next, nature, Several other high- Jubilee Hospital in the Road, which was largely establish February 24th, returning at about clare ponies were reen out.

Barker

ed by public funds at the time of the Jubilee, was in these days largely given over to the care of Government employees

1pm.

Summer Uniform.

Discipllcary Board.

bat there Wan

nothing {of note recorded. As we stated

Derby Grifflis.

The system of corvaping 1. and at irregular intervale for: specified owes will cease as from Titam Chief. Milo, (1).— this date.

|37.2/5; 112 1/5; 1.47; 2.19; lart

quarter 32.

a few days ago the Derby is going Members of No. 3 Company, to be one of the most open to the exclusion of maternity Ambalares, and Drummers re-events for some yayra past, "for casus. (Applause). That was & public question which he proposed quiring fresh issue of, or alteration Salamander, Wild Out, Tyum public question which he proposed in, eummer uniform are ord-red Chief Domino, Modely Delia Government and if they did not to attend at Headquarters Clab and Rocksand are all supposed to get satisfactory answers he would on Wednesday, February 20ib, have very good chances. There sak for support to push the matter at 530 pm. Refareona should be are one or two days to go vet and- to its legiss! conclusion. Speak-made to Order of February 15/16 these may make all the diference. The times recorded this morn* ing, generally, he conceived that!

ing were as follows:- that Asarciation, which had a „small beginning, had great pos- sibilities in the future, because in a literal sense it reflected public opinion. Now was the cp portunity for public opinion to

A Disciplinary Brard will sit express itself with real feeling on. Any poblic subject of importance.gularly on Mondays (except They wanted the Government Belidars) at Headquarters Club

know that when the at 5 15 p.m. Committee spoke it did so with

the " united voice of the Association. No government could consistently ignore weighty public opinion, but to obtain what they wanted they must not only be united but enthusiastic. (Ap- plause). In closing, Mr Holyoak Jorinally preposed the adoption of the accounts as presented.

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IMPORTANCE OF THE PACIFIC.

Inspectore if the various com manda may attend in rotation as members thereof.

The frat regular Board will sit on Monday, March 4'b.

Appointment.

The Hon O. S. P has aroroved the anpointment of P. C. 722 Aroulli to be Hasketry Sargeant,

it

Shatin Chief. Mila. (i).—37; 1.10; 1.45; 217; last quarter, 32.

New Year, Mile, (0).—35; 1.10; 1.43 1/5; 2.16.3/5; last quarter 33.2/5

Vile and

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PAWNED HIS FRIENDS JEWELLERY,

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

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FRIDAY, the 22nd February, 1918,

commancing at I am. Sam Yick Godown, Yaumati 250 tons Coal Dust, Terms ---Cash on delivery.

GEO, P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

Before Mr. Deer Ball, this morning a Chinese was charred with having in his possessions Maybe. Milə. (0).-35.2/5; number of gold ornaments valued 1.9.1/5; 1.42.2/5; 2.15;

at $25 quarter, 32.3/5:

Bergeant J. Ingham stated that Fauling Chief. Mile. (o).-35; while he going on his at 1.11; 1441/5; 216.4/5; last rounds he met defendant in quarter 32.315.

the pawnshop, where he had Salamander.

spawned these articles, which quartar. (1)-353/5; 1.8; 1.43; were suspected as being stolen, 2 16 4/5; 2 49; last quarter, 82.1/5. there having head a great num- In seconding the adoption of the

Domino. Mile, (a).-36; 1.12;ber of such larcenise reported to accounts the Hon. Mr. H. E. Polkek

147 3/5; 219.1/5; last quarter, the polios. The defendant upon remarked that as there were only a

$1.4/5.

enquiry said the ornaments - small number present he would like ho ventured to express the hope

Andraw. Let Mile," (0)40; belonged to his wife and Isatly to point out that they had on their that members," when they knew of

114; 1.57; 2.21; last quarter, 34. said that they belonged to a book $53 members, not merely, no any matter of important local" in-

Church mouse. Mile (i)-39; friend of his in Canton, whoAVING obtained the services

H minal members, but paying and subterest, which they thought should be scribing.

They would therefore prèssed on by this Association, 1.8; 144; 216.3/5; last quarter, had told him to sell the brooch of an expert, hats can be for $15 but finding the price cleaned and re-shaped to order. realise that, although they were would be good enough to send in 32.3/5..

Rockmand. Mile and a quar-given anobtainable he pawned Large variety of fancy coloured comparatively small in numbers that suggestions to the bon. secretary,

(0).-33; 1.8; 1.40.1/5; 2.15; it for $10. Meanwhile he used the hat bands in stock. afternoon, they had a considerable when they would receive every attenter.

,33.

money to buy some ruby stones GERMINAL CIGAR STORË, body of members who were in, tion at the binds of the Committee. 2 48; last quarter, 3

and with the proceeds of sale; Before he sat down he would like

18, Nathan Road, Kowloon. sympathy with the view of the As-

he intended to redeem the sociation. An they know there had to say a few words upon the question

jewellery. been something like three holidays on which they had been in correspor- within a very short period and that

tree

31.4/5.

Old Ponles.

Star of Don, Mile, (0)-35; 1.10 1.43 1/5, 2.16; lest quarter-

32.4/5.

Spec. Mile. (0).—34.4/5; 'Į,IL.' dence with the Secretary of State: 3/5; 148; 2 20.3/5; last quarter, that was the wish for the represen32.3/5. was probably the reason why many were absent. Another reason was lation by this Colony on the Imper

Sandy, Mila. (1).—35; 1.11.4/5; that many were busy, and were hop. ial Council. They had often been 1.48:4/5; 2.18 3/5; last quarter ing to read an account of these told, and he believed. it was proceedings in the columns of the that the Pacific Ocean was the ocean The Dominion öt local newspapers. Therefore they of the future. would appreciate the fact that there Canada, although interested in the was a very considerable body of Pacific, naturally concentrated her the Atlantic members although not corporeally main attention upon present. He did not know if many Ocean, which was on the European of them had had the chance to read side. The Dominions of Australia the war time speeches of General and New Zealand were naturally Smuts, and perhaps in connection taken up with the Western and with local self-government he might Southern Pacific and the numerous

Royalsand, Mile and a half. be permitted to read a short extract islands which were dotted about in from the speech made at the lunch that vast extent of ocean. But when(0).-38; 114 2/5; 1.48 1/5; 2.23 con given by the Empire Parlia they came to the east coast of Asia. 1/5; 2.57.1/5; 3.29; last quarter, mentary Association at the House surely they were not claiming too 31.4/5.

of Commons an April 2, 1917. In much when they said that on the

the

laat

Essex Chief. Last three quar ere. (0)-35; 19.1/5; 141.3/5;

quarter, 32.215. Klasa Chief. Last mile. (0) 36; 1.12; 146; 2.19 4/5; last quarter 33 45.:

Brown mouse and Fieldmouse.

the course of his speech he made Imperial Council of the Empire of Last three quarters. (0)-33; the following striking statement "I the future, not merely Hongkong, 1.6 2/5; 1.40.2/5; last quarter, 34, hope that when in future you draw, but also the Straita Settlements, and up a calendar of Empire-builders that important hinterland, you will not forget the name of Sir Federated Malay States, should be Henry Campbell-Bannerman. He represented to look after the in1.16:1.48; 2.22.2/5 ; last quarter, was not either intellectually or poli- terests of this important tically a superman, but he was a wise const of Asia.

Subscription Griflios. Ebony Pearl. Mile, (0).—37.2/5;

eastern 34.2/5. It seemed an absur

man with profound feeling and pro- dity that there was a last, which found political instinct, and he presentative of that cast, which schiered a work in South Africa by would undoubtedly play an increa one wise act of statesmanship which, singly larger part in the future of bas already borne, and will continue the world. With these remarks he to bear, the most far-reaching re- begged to second the adoption of sults in the history of this Empire," the accounts. What was the act of Sir Henry "Campbell-Bannarmen which General! Smuts praised up in this fashion

It was the act of granting local aatonomy to the Bouth African

?

The motion was carried

MOTION OF OFFICERA,

The election of officers was next proceeded with.

Lusitanian Pearl.” Mile. (0).—

881 11,5 151.3/5, 2.24; last quarter, 32 9/5.

Balcarry and Doubtful. Mile. (0)-33; 1.8; 1.42.2/5; 2.18; last

35.3/5. quarter,

Bockmous. Mile. (1).-36; |1.10.2/5; 1.47; 2.19; last quarter,

32.

Stanley Obief. Last three quarters. (0) -35; 191/5. 1.44. 1/5; last three gasrters, 35, 11. King Tom and King Jim. gdal tere. (6)-33.1/5; Thres 1.10 1/5; 1.47.1/5; laet quarter,

Grean Cloth. Relf mile. (5) -- The election of Hon Mr. H: E. 32; 13 2/5; last quarter, 31.2/5, An- Pollock .. as Vice President was

Mr..0. M. Ede proposed that the Union, (Applause). In this connec Hoa. Mr. P. H. Holyoak be elected tion he thought they might take to President.

Hon. ME HL E. Pollock seconded 37. heart another saying of General Smut's, when he reminded them that and the motion was carried.

the Dominions themselves originally atarted as Orown Colonies.

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other statement in the speeches of proposed by Mr. C. G. Alabaster, General Smuts which he would like seconded by Mr. 0. D. Wilkinson to remind them of was that of Pre- and carried.

The Chairman intimated that in sident Wilson who said "This world must be made safe for democracy.” consequence, of other duties Mr. Beat- That seemed to him (the speaker) ley did not seek election as Becre- an excellent text and motto for this tary and he proposed that Mỹ. H. Association, the main object of B. L. Dowbiggin be elected. which was the extension of represen. Mr. W. L. Pattenden seconded the tative Government to this Colony. motion which was carried.

Mr. E. A. M. Williams was again They wanted to make the Govern- ment of this Colony moro democratic elected Treasurer on the motion of and more représentative, and, as the Hon. Mr. Pollock seconded by Mr. 'chairman had reminded them, when Coppin. ·

Se tine come, when the end of the.

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HONGKONG DEFENCE

CORPS.

Administrative" order by Major

H. A. Moran, Administrative Cɔmmandant statee :-

Transfers to Police Réserve. Ny G. O's; and (men: willing to The Committee eloted was transfer to the Police Reserve if was was in tight, they would take follows: Hes. Mr. R. Biegans, called upon to do so, are requented. through this Association the fullest Fortyik, Mesura. F. B. L. Howley A and most strenuous steps to press G. Coppin, Forbes, & &. D. & ad their names to their forward what they cocsidered to be Cousland, O. Montague Ede, E. Platoon Commanders by 12 their just demands, (Applause) Ormiston, Henry Humphreys, D. o'clock midday on Wednesday, As the chairman had told them Templeton, O. D. Wilkinson, J. W. 20th, iast, Flatcon Commandera end ithis Association also desired to push Graham, O. G. Alabaster, J. P. will forward all namen received forward any important matters of Braga, J. P. Bethra, A. E. Grimh to the Orderly Room by ? 5.m.

on Wednesday, 20th, inal, general pubed and local interest and and 7. Bentley.

articles altogether were not worth Inspector Browne mid that the $25 for they were only gold ossed. His Worship asked, **What would you answer your friend if he asked you about the jawellery?"

Defendant, "I will say that they are kept by my frienda in Hongkong."

His Worship then told de- fendant that he expected him to tell his friend in Canton what bad happened to him and thas the jawellery was retained by the police where it may be obtained when application was made.

Defendant was fined $25 or one month's hard labour.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE,

SCHOOL will resume work on MONDAY February 25th] at 8.15 A.M.

Students who wish to enter should call upon the Warden OD SATURDAY morning February 23, at 9.30 a.M.

EXPERT HATTER.

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RACE WEEK.

DINNER DANCES will be held on the following nights open to Resident, and Diners in

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MONDAY, 25th February. TUESDAY: 26th February, WEDNESDAY, 27th February,"

and SATURDAY 2nd March.. Table d'Hôte Menus" will be served as follows:-

GRILL ROOM $3.50 per head · DINING ROOM" $2.50 per head (The Ordinary Grill Room" à la Carte" Menu will be with- drawn on each of the abure |evenings).

The usual bi-weekly Tea Dances WILL NOT BE HELD on the following daye ----

FRIDAY, 22nd February,

and

TUESDAY, 26th February, but will be RESUMED on ——

FRIDAY, 1st March.

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