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THE HONGKONG - TELEGRAPH, MONDAY,

Decorations in the Army.

DAY BY DAY.

FUCCESS CONRISTS IN REMEM- BERING TO STEER CLEAR OF A MISTAKE YOU HAVE ONCE MADE.

To-morrow Anniversary.

The outstanding deeds of valour arrated in L Beater message in connection with the -7ard of a number of Victoris Grosges, must have excited the admiration of all who read these atirring atorise, and, although it it has often been mid, it can be repeater with no sense of mono- tony, that the British soldier in this great war has proved more than worthy to` obampion the great principles. the Allies are The opening rate of the dollar striving to maintain. Eat, on demand to-day was 3a lid.

■propos of the question of devora- Archdeacon Barostt. tion, we hire tend a ucggestion

Archdeacon Barrett arrived by a soldier at the front that car in Hongkong by the Empress of fighters should not be given Russi, being accompanied by decorations, and although this stre. Barnett, firát Ponuda líka a elight on the Army, there are some weighty

The Dollar.

«<6, 1918.

R.E.K. YACHT CLUB.

The End of the Season.

PEAK CHURCH.

The Annual Report.

The following report of the

CATHEDRAL AFFAIRS.

We take the following from [Church Notes, the St. John's

Cathedral magazine ---

The Side Chapel-The side chapel, which had to be dis mantled during the recent reg building of the organ has now

Baturday witnessed the con- To-morrow in the third anniverala-ion of the Royal Hongkong | Peak Church is to be presented sary of the torpedoing of the Facht Club's son, when at the annual meeting of wor Lusitanis,

anmber of races took place and the prisss won during the season shippers to be held at St. Paul's been restored. The addition to were presented by Lady May. College this evening, The the screen has been completed under the direction of Mr. Lomak. The weather was not condur Church has again been of a greater, Stedman bes kindly given a ive to a happy gathering, but valas to Peck residents and there handsome fair linen cloth for the what sport took place was general. ly enjoyed and, the soci-l eide' always been a fairly good sitar.

attendance. During the year the of the fanation was decidedly Church was shoroughly cleanding of the hot weather there is War Prayers. With the com- pleasant. There were many pros and colour washed inside, the commonly a considerable falling minent residents preser', theep

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For the Troops. We desire to ackowledge with thanks a batch of reading matter for the troops from, Capt, Baylis, of the s.s: Lienching.

reasons given. The author of the ecggestion sage that "the men at the front are quite fed up with decorations; that they oɔme in

Religious Meeting. showers and are generally bestow- ea quite recklessly. Since most The weekly religione meeting eoldiers deserve well of their of the Helena May Institute on

rewarded. But a lot of good men

A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., country a lot of good men get will be contested by Miss Pitts later had to be wwed back by $1000 invested in the Straite things are wrought by prayert

AERATED WATER MANUFACTURERS.

do not, and a lot of indiferent The meeting is open to all women. msn do. As a matter of fact deeds Wounded in the War.

motor-boats.

to the

including Lady May, B. EM jrpes were re-varnished and the off in Church attendance. At the time when not only General Ventris and the Oom backs recovered. The pathe present modore (the Hon. Mr. Cland around the Church were cement the fate of our Empire but the ed, the trees and planta trimm-freedom of the whole world Severn, O.K.G.)....

There were to have been threed and the undergrowth trembles in the balance, it ought sailing events for ladies, but the moved These prosseary repairs to be regarded by every Christian onet $414 Of the balancesa a duty to publicly. worship absence of wind made it impORS: ible for these to be completed. f $1,554.37 in hand at the God and implore His help at The boats were despatched, but beginning of the year $230 least once a Sunday. The oft es given to War Charities and quoted lines of Tennyson: "More In the six-cars rowing event War La0. The following on than this world dreams of,” may

lections for outside objects were | apply

War. Had for military, two teams competed, of beroism, and, what is still Dr. Grove, of the firm of both from the 87th Company made: Dr. Barnardo's Homes all Christians prayed more about which better, of roliant performance of D Jordan, Forsyth, Grove RG.A. Varying craft had, an. 24.46. Hopital $25 50. British the War it might have been Jaquires them to forward their Games and addresses with dull and dangerous daty, are and Aubrey, returned to Hon fortunately, to be utilised, and and Foreign Bible Society $25. over long ago. We should like take this opportunity - of common that to kong by the Empress of Buseise Petter bost of the two there. The Committee is now paying $5 to dcerase all the heroes would be 'sterday. He has seen over two fore conceded half a minate to weekly to those clergy who are calling attention to a prayer good enough to enable the weekly movement now being organised in All communications Intended for publication should be'addressed to make the British Army look/vears' service in France with the the other over the mile course. Communion Service to be con- Americs by which people are nak. like s comic opera. So, on the R.A.M.O, ineleding the Battle of Tae enratch crew, however, had signed. The Committee thanked to pray at 12 noon each whole, we should prefer no the Ypres salient, and was twice no difficulty in winning, the team Mr. and Mrs. Bwley day for soldiers and sailors who decorations at all." However wounded with shrapnel.

being :-Gr. Compton (bow), Gr. would

The Misses Wood. much Üze

gift of a are fighting in the case of regret

Britnell, Gr. Sheldon. „Opl. Keable, Br. Livesey, Opl. Knights carved teak wood zerados in freedom, remembering soms by of Ellen - Maria name. It is suggested that (etc.) and Cpl. Smith (cox). The memory

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The Hongkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, MAY 6, 1918.

DANGERS OF A PREMÄTURE PEACE.

for now 20

Germany and Ireland.

G4

Heavy Bail.

Davidson to defend. The case

¦ stated.'

Motor Boat Race Postoned.

races

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chair bandsime

groupe for our soldiers and sailors

12.15 and now that

to see special sole of bravery At the RA Theatre on Satur pass without offio al recognition, day night-theen clever artistes there is no gainsaying the fact presented theirCabaret Entertain- other crew comprised-Gr. Gibbs, Maris Bowley, Mary Ben groups of people thould meet that the writer of the above is ment to the Soldiers' and Officers. Howe (bow), Gr. Lee, Gr. Poppleton and Annie Elwards. This daily at noon and meditate on the work of art was executed from the promises of God to anamer expressing the thoughts of the There was a crowded boner, many well, G. Sadler, Gr. Glaspoole, design of Mr. Bird and dedicated prayer, and to bring our needs bulk of the men in France and failing to obtain admission. All Gr Yeomane (str.), and Gr. Perry on Easter Day, 1918. The Con- before him. To quote the words Fisndere. There is bound to be the new songs were received with

(001). There were also two keen- of some overlocking, and it is not great enthusiasm and many difficult to conceive of credit being the old favourites were called for. arranged by Ab King, one being cushions for the Communion meditations are began at noon, ly contested races for yacht boys, milteo slao thank the Misrea May of the notice received from the for the gift of velvet kneeling American Consul:se the placed on rong med. For more Load cheers waze given at the confined to R.B.K Y., boys and valeable than V.C., M.Os, etc., onnelasion of the performance the other to B.H.K.YO. and taile, Kra. W. Meyrick Bamph- Ied tire, the movement each day would be a solemn Government and a repetition has been request OYO. bors, Daring the after res for looking after the will follow the course of the sun pledge that those who have been ed which will be granted, if time through the fight and borse permits at the forewell perform oob, er joyable selections were linen and frontals, Mrs. Kaight for the entire twenty-four hours, Rose Elkins for playing the day and night anyone in danger their ebers of the burden, will ance of the Misees Words at the rendered by the 18 h Infantry for arranging the flowers, Miss Tais means that all through the

Band, | find a grateful nation waiting to City. Hell, to-morrow night.

At the conclusion of the after-ss and the men of the or great need will have the com cffer decent housing, remanera eoldiers in uniform will be moon's erents, the distribution of diddlesex Regiment who kindly forting seurance that during led the singing at the Banday every passing moment many tive employment, and enlightened admited for $1.

prizs took place.

are working for his cafety and. social conditions.

Bil of no less than $15,000 tribute the prizes the Hon. Mr.

Io a king Lady May to die-evening service.

relief." Our Cathedral bell is was fixed by Mr. Dyer Ball, at the

rung regularly at 12 noon sa a To all appearance, the Germane Police Court this morning, in the Savero said Your Excellency:

the call to prayer. The Chaplain Lady May, Ladies and Gentle to be at his poet at still labour ander the same in case of a Chinese who was charged men, It is usual at the close of start and finieb. In fact I would be glad to co-operate th lar misapprehension regarding with conspiring with another snd the season to make a few remarke de n't koow how we should have this prayer movement, and with Ireland as they did when they obtaining seven Chinese carine, welcomed the notorious traitor valued 88 8.550 and diamond on the racing during the grasos. get on withons him. The Niobe this end in view would like to Casement to their counsels. That ring rained at $1,350. The pro

I must first of all say that I am Cap, for all English tigged hear from any who could under- What has happened before in similar circumstances seems they are under the delusion that ecution alleges that the defendantsorry that the weather has been cruizara of the Calony, was pre-take to pray either singly or in.... abcnt to happen again.. The Germans no sooner find themarives Ireland would be ready to intrigue an inthe man obtained the eo unfortunate to-day. We would rented by him, and am interest. We hope that many more will try in difficulties than they set about all sorts of machinations regarding along with Germany or any other goods and pawned them. Sergeant minded little wind. Perhaps competitore shrank frem 10 tend the hit the mornings

not have the raid if we race did not produce more interest. a posible early pesce, which they endeavour to let the world beliere country if only harm could in Cockle strested the defendant on might essily be affected were it not for the perversity of the nations consequeros be lall Eogland seems Saturday at 81, Connaught Road The calm has delayed mattore, the night out which it involved i ranged against them. The Huce are always anxions about pesce still to be one of their many Central. Mr. J. H. Gardiner Although this season was delayed but it was a very good race and are lighter we may hape for a when hostilities are going againel them and their precious scheduled beassions. One would have schemes have gone sary. They seem alea to have taken it for imagined that the fact that Irish appeared to prosecute and Mr. E owing to the Defence Carpe camp, hope we shall have another race much better attendance at the we have been able to complete like it next year. Mr. Loughlin, Thareday Eucbarist when many granted that in His Holiness the Pope they have a never-failing men by the thousands, not only was adjourned until Thursday st the programme of at after several years' good work, hee men are prayed for by name.

Ball of Honour.-The Chaplain ally, and one in whom they can rely to extricate them from their from Ulater but from all over 215 pan, bail being, fixed as practically the same dete se in had to give up his post off, on his would be glad to receive the

rallied difficalties. Naturally, the Pope, in the name of humanity, if for Ireland,

to the

ordinary yeare. It has been a very Secretary and Treasurer, on his no other reason, is as desirous as any other to use all the inflarnes flag દા the ca break

successful season on the whole departare from the Oslony, and names of any now on active in his power to bring to an end the terrible state of affaire thrt of the war would have been a

The motor boat race, which we and we have had some very good I am glad that wo have Mr. Mas service who have gone from this has prevailed for much too long; and he is therefore, quite reedy st coficient indication of Ireland's to have been held yesterday morn racing. In the Handicap Claas dongell in his plece. I am sure he Colony with a rise to compiling any time, even at the risk of appearing to be the dape of the wily loyalty to the predominant Germans, to do what lies within his power towards off c'ing a partner," notwithstanding the ing, under the auspices of the there was a keen fight for the will proved a very good Secretary list for the Church door alao Corinthian Yacht Club, had to be championship between Dione, and Treasurer. I wieb particular the names of mac from the solation that might lead to an early cessation of the war.

scerbity shown at times regard postponed owing to strong cross Rolla sad Disne, and I congratuly to thank, on behalf of the Club, Colony who have fallen. The reverses which the enemy has of late been meeting wishing the purely local controversy winds and tides. There were six late. Captain Arthar on just Mr. Carpenter, not only for his in Flanders, together with the fact that his much vaucted scheduled as to Irish self-government.

pulling it entriss for the race, which was &

off-(Applause), work last year but for his work Dione, had

two already this year in view of the plans to over-iun France have completely collapsed, very likely Garmacy's Fatuous Obsession. handicap according to the speed

We have one socount for the rumours that are again current regarding perce

the bathing Besson. According to Herr von Stumm, of the boats. The first boat got vicissitudes during negotiations as probable, with the Pope once more soting as medis an efficial of the German Foreign away soon after ten o'clock, this season I need not particularise pier at present and we are to have for. If the Germans are really desirous of negotiating peace, they Ofice, and who, in consequence, being Mr. A. Smith's Spark, the what they were but it is very a smaller one for ladies and shil writes as follows: must be given to understand that se a necessary preliminary they ought to be better informed than other bosts making a start being satisfactory that after all that she dres. We are going to have a must evacuate the north of France and Belgium and be prepared to be appears to be," a free Ireland Mr. A. Barn's Magpie, Mr. Ah was able to get second place. I large number of bathing members. ganisation of the Military Goverty discuss the situation in the light of an early return of Alsace Lorraine would mean the freedom of the King's Ab King, Mr. A. W. Fan congratulate Miss May. (Ap. The Club is going to profit fiasa meat was pas ed in the Special to France. Only on sach-sa-understanding can peace-negotiations ces and German-alliance Andell's HoFell, and Mr. Wilton's planse). In the One Design cially from it and I hope the Parliament on the 4th inst, by s be contemplated mountime. The Allies have everything to gain with a free Ireland would per-Kinnel, together with M. Ab Olass there was close fight members will get value for their majurity of 44.against 23. Owing between Daphne and Ailes and in money. Winners of the Comto so many threatening letters by continuing the struggle, for it is evident that the (Fermana are mesently secure the connection King's Fi Ti. It was not longe Beyward Hays sad Guelmodore's small cups will receive being received against the passing rapidly exhausting their strength, without doing much damage between Germany and her colonial before the bosta, were unable to

new in thair capa, as they did last of the Bill, the Tuchun har der Claas Lysbeth, with B either to the British or the French armies. And, daily, the vast possessions in Africa." Vary make headway sgeinst the strong properati ne upon which the United States have been actively strange indeed seems to be wind and satrast, and eventually owner, very nearly repeated her year, War Sarings Certificates, patobed a big number of soldiers engaged for so long, are reaching a stage when their fect will be the working of the German the race bad to be postponed late Mr. Sleigh on his win.ing on the whole war, as far as the meeting.

euccess of last yest. I congratu. which I have calculated as cytoprotect the members during felt nomistskably. "The time and the "hour" is with us and it is official

mind. Ireland The race will be decided at some (Applausel. Among the craisere, he Empire is concerned, for one- A circular telegram bas been for as neither to talk of peace nor to listen to the enemy's artful proto-day as "free" se ele ever future date, vet to be fixed. -Niobe,

predicted, tenth of a second. (Applause) despatched by the Generalisime wished or ever can be. Her Alleged False Pretencer. Meanwhile it is satisfactory to note the enemy's anxiety in the principal desire is that she should Tao Chiness were charged all smiles, just best me, and I We are very grateful to Lady May to all important persons of the matter, for past experience has taught us that he more keenly can be allowed to have her own before Mr. Dyer Ball, at the Police don't grudge her the victory as we for coming here to present the south-eastern provinces, templates peace in proportion to the difficulties which he finds ear Parliament for purely local affairs, Court this morning, with obtain had several very good races. It is prizes. She has had a very long various Provincial Chambers and rounding him. And these à fioulties are by no means imeginery, and this she is about to receive, ing goods by false pretences. Mr, now known to yachtemen here that wait while the rechts were being all the Press Societion to the We bave before we bis all but complete failure in France and Bat an alliance" with Germany E. J. Grist appeared to prosecute, the channel bebind Jank I-land is recovered from the calm. I will effect that he resigns the post Flanders, and, from very reliable sonroer, the internal condition of or any other enemy of England and sated that the men, connected navigable by cruisers at all states now ark her to be good enough to of Generalissimo bat will still Germany appears to be fast approaching the famine-stricken con- now or hereafter is unthinkable. with a shop in Jervoise Street of the tide-very important in- present the oups.

The prizes were then handed ditions that have been cauring ro much anxiety in Austria and And as to the "freedom of the which had entered into a number formation. (Liughter). Irene was Bungary kit a long time peat. The Garment, despite all they say, seas."

" the seas-are-so-free-to-day of contracts to buy cotton.gaze

asiled with great skill and a con- to the winners by Lady May, wha know that their submarine atrocities, bad as they are, will never to dermeny sa to all other coun- cash on delivery, secured these aiderable messure of canniness by was later presented with a besoi realise their expectations, for there is reason to believe that, anocese ties as they, ever, were, sad the contracts in the sheence of the her owner, Mr. Sutherland and fal bouquet by little Mire Blair fal as we have ao for bear, we shall be able to cope even more only danger that has arisen to such master and represented that they well deserved her win. I am glad The Gommodate returned thanks successfully with them as time passes. At any rate, there is little freedom is from the barbarous had already re-sold the yarn if it that Mr. Harley, a new owner, on Lady May's behalf and likelihood of our being compelled to hurry on pesce segotiations abmatine compaign which the would be handed over.

They won the Niobe Cup, and that all announced that Saturday's an because of serious scarcity of food at Home. We are certain y not Hane hats been conducting promised to return with the the special prizes for which we finished races would be decided so well sitas'ed in this respect as we could wish, hut we are a long Irishmen may not consider money immediately. The ysza are very grateful to the doners at a later date.

Cheers were given for Lidya way from the "starvation” stage, which the Germans predicted that their relationship with was handed over and the defend-were well distributed as regarde would be with us long before now. Emphatically, the time for the Imperial Parliament has been ante disposed of it, appropriating winners among the yachts. May, and Mr. Severn was thanked peace negotiations. has not yet arrived, unless on such terms as the an analicyed source of happiness, the manes and going into hiding. think that is always satisfactory, for his services a Commodore, Allies have already announced and to which we have referred. It ir bat, notwithstanding the differ. They were only found with great The Olab is much indebted to my on the motion of Mr. Denison,

We understand that the post- the enemy and not the Allies who are suzione for peace, and therefore ences that have existed, they difficulty. They had obtained friend Mr. Blair for all big work until the Germans realise the hopelessness of accomplishing the would repudials with scorn and yarn valued at upwards of $5,000, s Bailing Secretary. He has poned races will take place on ended May 4, there impossible, namely, of overcoming the united power, determination indignation any suggestion of Defendants pleaded not guilty been absolutely indefatigable. He Wednesday, the 8th inst., st.130 cases of spotted fever and the inexhaustible resources of the British Empire and of the disloyalty towards the British and the case was formally has given up much time to the p.m. A lacnch will leave Stize the Colony All the United States, to say nothing of what France and Italy can in theme Empire, of which they form an adjourned for a week, bail of work and foregone several pless Pier for the convenience of com are fine and one car

there should be no talk of peace.

inalienable part.

ant outings on the ses in order petitore. $2,000 being granted,

poeals regarding it, unless on our own terme,

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CANTON NEWS.

Oor. Canton correspondent.

The resolution for the rear-

the:

render assistance to the Military Government.

Commander Lam Fa has re

ported that a Chow its been recaptazed, and his army will in the other armies sed proceed to encikole Laicbow to-morrow. A great number of troops havE gne to the north by railway since the 2nd inst.

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