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THE HONGKOND TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 1918.

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A Great Musician,

DAY BY DAY

·A· GOOD CONSCIENUS 'AND'

Manio lovers in all parts of the Empire will read with regret of the death of Sir Hubert Parry, | who was without doubt ons of the VIRTUOUS LIFE ABE ALWAYS TỔ most learned English composers BE PREFERRED REVORE LEARN- of bis day. The veteran Dirator AG AND KNOWLEDGE of the Royal College of Music, |***)

To-morrow's Anniversary,

OPIUM EXPORT.AS

A Question of who is Culity,

A Chinees usa charged at the Police Court this morning with attempling to export 1,000 tuali

HONGKONG CRICKET.

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY

Bonar Law recent Lesque Competition Decide On, anouncement that 288 membare

elected to the present Parliament have received titles, orders, offices of profit, or legal preferment Mr. P. M. Hodgson presided at suggests some interesting little of op am to Manila without the annual meeting of the Hong sama. Exalude the Nationalist after leaving Oxford, first studied Tomorrow is the anniversary permit. Sergt. Blackman pro kong Cricket League, held in the members, who never get anything and Mofarren and later with of the commencement of the recated and Mr. A. E. Hall, of 1010. pavilion Isat evening, but 'disappointment", and yon Mesece. Lo sud Lo, appeared for There was a good attendance of will find that some 48 per cent of the defenos.

music under Berndale Bennett

Pierson at Stuttgart and Dann- South African War (1899).

raather. It was in 1883 that ha

was appointed Professor of Cam-

The Dollar.

position and Musical History at The opening rate of the dollar The Rayal College of Music, of on demand to-day was 38. which he became the Director 4. 11/181. on the death of Sir George Grave in 1894. He was in

Dr. G. E. Morrison.

Donation Acknowledged. The Hon. Treasurer of the

ward and Te Deum for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

said that he was pressnt at thờ

to examine them:

Cluba.

honoured in some way or another

A Chinees in giving evidence representatives from the various the present: House have been Central Police Station when The Chairman said that the Over 10 per cent—again exolado: Sargt. Bleckman opened the cases report ha? already been before ing the Nationalistsarg

the Clubs and according to the Ministers, Cross-examined by 'Mr. Hall, statement of accounts there re- witzeus eaid that he saw the cases mained a credit balance of A new story of the late vorý truth, a born musician Dr. G. E. Morrison, Political being opened on board the ship. 883.51 This balance was larger, Viscount Bhoodds: He was being and the many beautiful works Adviser to the President of The defendant had sold him that than that of previous years. The photographed by one of London's which he bas left will assure for Chine, arrived in Shanghai on he wished for his master to be expenses of the League were very cleverent operators. In vain tha him a prominent position in the the 5th inst, on his way to Hong- prasent and asked to be allowed small and the Chairman suggested photographer sought to history of British music, Inciden kong.

to go and fatoli hie master, The that the money be given to Waz į sway the severity of his em tally, it may be mentioned that

defendant told the sampan Charition, a

jon. At last he said. “Lord be wrote the Processional Anthem

people to go and inform his master A member suggested that this Rhondda, do you know you are what had happened. | for the Coronation of King Ed.

morey be given over to the Bed very much like another, famous Mr. Hall submitted that his Crow and the Tobacco Fund mas?" Am 17 Who is he?? #18. Coronation of our present King, denizes to thankfully scknow client was innocent and said that instead of buying gold medals. Lord Rhondda. “Mr. Birrell," He was a most prolific composer, ledge the receipt of a donation of the master was really responsible. This was put to the meeting and was the reply, and immediately all bis writings possessing the $25 toward the funds of the The prosecution did not prove carried unanimously.

Lord Rhondda's face was wreath- hall mark of genius, while he was Society, from Mr. F. A. Gomes. their case. He was only engaged The Chairman then proposed ed with a gratified smile, which also the su:bor of many trestisen on the history of music, and on

The Colony's Health.. to pat the cargo on board the the adoption of the accounts, and made the portrait's success, -style and art ́in ita expremion.

ship. He did not know that it this was agreed to. Daring yesterday there were contained opinm. The firm had The next business was the sleat- Mr. J. Allen Baker, M.P which He passes away at the age of notified two cases of eaterie (one ceived a letter from the master ion of officers of the League. whose sudden death has cocasion-

with three score years and ten, leaving fatal) and one fatal occurrence who had since absconded, saying HE Hon. Mr. Oland Severn, ed deep regret, was one of

for behind him a wealth of works by each of diphtheris and spotted that he had read in the papers C.M.G., Officer Administering the band of brothers?' who made a which he has greatly enriched the fever. One of the the sufferers that the defendsat was charged Government was elected Pre successful arm. He and his from enterio was an Indian; the but he was innocent. He was ident. Mr. T. Fesroe was slected brothers reminded one of the

responsible for it.

Vice-President and Mr. H. H. Tangye brothers, who likewise His Worship reserved bis Tayler re-elected Hon. Secretary dwelt together in unity... with decision till to-morrow at 12:30 and Treasurer. The committee mutual benefit. But there were will be composed of one represent-more of the Tangyes. Mr. Allen ative from each League Club, Baker had great joy in the

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BIRTHS.

world of music.

The Cricket League.

rest Chineer,

Typhoon Warning.

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We imagine that the grest | The following telegram was majority of sportsmen in the received by the American Cor Colony will endorse the decision Bulate General, Hongkong, from arrived at by the Hongkong Cricket the Manils Observatory at 10.16 A TROUBLESOME THIEF to Mr. R. H. B. Hancock (the ex-successes of his son, F. J. Baker. League meeting to contionem. to-day Cyclone or tv- holding the competition during phoon E of the southern Lad- the season just opening, Although For car Mariana Islands, direction it is trae that the war has unknown." deprived the Colony of many of its best players, "the same may

be said of football and tennie,

A Coolle Drowned.

.

In extending a vote of thanks brilliant scademic and athletic

President) the Chairman obeer ved The war was a great blow to H Took Five Men to Arrest. Him of sportsmanship to the com- utmost to farther friendship that Mr. Hancock was an exemple Allen Biker, who had done his

A Chinese was charged at the munity.

between us and Germany.. PIERCY-On October 9th, at No. 691 Rue Ratard, Shanghai,

Police Court this morning, before The question of having a to Mr. & Mrs. R. S. Piercy, a daughter,

The body of a Chinese male, Mr. J. E. Wood, with stealing a Leagus this year was then dis- Australian Jawa mast enrely DYER BALL-At the Peak Hospital, on the 10th ist. to yet in both these spheres of aged 45, bar bean went to the basket, containing $50 and 19 cussed. It was decided an hold the record for voluntary Mr. and Mrs. Dyer Ball, a son,

sport the League competitions Kowloon Mortuary. The deceased pieces of clothing, valued at $20. animously that there should be enlistments. A total Jewish are not being abandoned. It has was employed as a coal-coolie Bergt Pitt prosecuted and Lesgue and that the money from population of little over 17,000 been long since established that and socidentally fell into the said that the defendant was the entrance fees be given over to has prodused 4,000 Common League matobes, in co matter harbour from the M.BK's lighter seen coming off the e.. San- War Obarities."-

wealth soldiers. Enlistments for what branch of sport, reise No. 10, at the M.B.K's coal-yard sing, which was lying alongside Suber quent to the decision to all Australia amber 400,000, the standard of play much more in Yanmati.

the Lee Kes Wharf, carrying the continue League Cricks, a diswhich means that one ja very than friendly games ever can

basket. A Jakong stopped cassion followed on the question hundred is's Jew, or three times |him and questioned him as of divisions and points and it was as many se the proportion to the emphasised by the creation and After farther evidence had been to the origin of the basket resolved to have one division and total population would warrant. continuance of the Tennis League, taken, the foar man who were and not receiving a satisfactory the scars was fixed at 3 points for But then in all branches of public which has wonderfully, brought charged with being concerned in reply he arrested the defendant, is win and one for a draw. on many of the Colony's younger en armed robbery at 157, Wa When arrested, the defendant players. That will be the justi-Hub Street, were formally com- did all sorts of trisks, measuring fication for the continuation of the mitted for trial at the forthcoming his height and so on. The Police Cricket League. The general Criminal Sessions by Mr. J. E. had to tie him up before they standard of Lesgue play may not Wood, sesterday afternoon, could bring him to the station in be so high as in pre-war days,

rickaha. It tock five men to arrest him. Be was than sent to

The Hongkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1918.

THE REAL MOTIVE.

We have seen that point especially

Committed for Trial..

More Snatching.

it

LOCAL SPORT.

life in Australia Jews play a big part. At times their numbers in the Federal and Stats Parlisments have been a high se 12 per cent.

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London Free Churebre have many strong links with the United States to-day, "Americans

the Government Civil Hospital A Busy Afternoon at the Valley. cocupy two of the principal, pasto

and Dr. McKenny said he was all right.

In the face of things, the attitude of the Allies towards the Ger- bat the smaller Clubs especially A Chinese youth was charged men peace proposals was only to be expected. The Germane, will appreciate the League at the Police Court this morning, must have known what would happen, but long experience has means of encouraging them and with anatching rattan bangle

ratesDr, Fort Newton at the taught us that their acta ste never without a motive. Let us try atting them to take their place from a child at Banghem. Sergt. Alakong gave evidence and cor-

City Temple and Dr. Dixon at the and get at the real purpose. In this connection it is interesting to amongst others when-the-war note that both Germsey and Ansiria have approached President ends and a fall entry is again Cooper prosecuted and said that roborated Sergt. Pitt'e statements, quite a lively appearance yester is board of union in himself The Happy Valley presented Metropolitan Tabernacle whilst

Dr. Jowelt at Westminster Chapel· Wilson. None of the other belligerents is mentioned: there is no possible.

the complainant was walking with The complainant, giving evid- day, golf, football, cricket and Christ Church, Westminster word about Britain or France. Surely the Boche has not forgotten

the child in her arms when the ence, identified the basket as his lawn bowle being indulged io. that they exist. Why this igocring of his two strongest enemies? Scarcely Dignifled.

defendent came and snatched the

property.

bridgerond, where special services Why approech President Wilson first of all, and why the request We, have had many pretty bangla. After enatching it, be for an armistine on the fourteen points stated by him? It is indeed picures painted of the sweet thought nobody saw him, she and said that when arrested he was bowle, while on the Eervices Americana and opened on Inde On the Civil Service Grand are being held, bcasts a handsome Defendant pleaded not guilty several members were playing Lincoln tower, subscribed for by a strange and arresting fact that the basis of the armistice agreed barmony which prevails among walked quietly away, but the beaten by a constable, so he got Cricket Ground s game of cricket, pendence Day, 1876, and and the apez should be that laid down by the American President, which, the politicians of South China, mother of the child, who was insane and, did not know of any

.

A Youthful Snatcher.

WAR SAVINGS.

The Latest Subscription List:

we consider, is the most emphatic and concrete statement of the who have been represented as a walking behind, saw bim, rave thing till he reached the Hospital was witnessed between two Pilgrim Church, New Kent-read, Allies' intentions that has even been diswa ap. It seems inconceiv- body of democratic enthusiasts chase and streeted him. When He knew he would come before military teams.

aleo was erected principally by able that Germany would think for a moment of discussing even inspired with the one ides of Barched the bargle was found in His Worship for trial on Monday, The thres football grounds were American subscribers in memorial one of the American demands, for less lay the basis of the armistice pressuting s nailed front to the bie pocket. The mother of the bat he was very sick and could fally occupied, training for the of Southwark men who asiled in on the whole fourteen, for they mean, in a word, the end of all her so called illegal Peking Parlia- bild gave evidence. The defend. Dat sttend. He also said that if coming season being carried on the Mayflower. hopes, ber greatness and her prestige. There must be a deeper ment and Government. From a ant pleaded guilty and asid that His Worship found him guilty he in great earnest. On the Nar motive in this peace effort. It is a subtle plan to divide the Allies report which we printed yester he had nothing to say at all. Sargt. would accept any sentence that Ground the News were playing Mrs. Humphry Ward, it would from Americs: that, we think, is the real purposB....

day, however, it would appear oper then informed his War His Worship would, imposs the Staffs and Departments, and appear, by the examples received Looking at it from this point of view, the recent political crisis that these malcontents are not ship that no searching defendant's His Worship sentenced the de- there was not much to choose from many correspondents is not in Germany can be more fully understood, and the pen Government quite the happy family which they, pockets the Police, fr and a knife fendant to six months bazd between the two teams. Both alone, smong lady noveliste, in more fully appreciated. Germszy knows the America is the Apostle pose as being. Daring a discos which was used for pick-pocket labour.

sides were playing strongly, oresting accoracious humour by in Chief of Democracy, and by a certain amount of juggling and sion by the two Houses of the ing His Worship sentenced

but the hest and the little slipe. Jane Austen for quick cheage, the bee, in a week's time, given to her Government an draft of the declaration in regard defendant to three months' hard

somewhat slippery nature of the niches one or two examples. atmosphere of democracy, which is more apparent than rest. It is a to the Presidency, there was a labour and twelve strokes of the

ground did not conduce to such Knightly, all of a sudden, is great game of make-believe by which no one ladeceived, except, per regular battle of words, which in birch.

strenuous work as is expected in promoted into the brother of hapa, ber own people. "The new Changellor, Prince Max of Bideo, in turn led to actual fighting and.

Lesgua mstahes. Nevertheless, Emms," though she had no

■ good player of this game. "As now poses as the head of a demo- the throwing about of such ertioles A small Chicere boy, eged ten We have received the twenty. spectators were efforded the hrother, and he was no rais eratised Germany, but only ten months ago he said, in a letter to as ink-pots and chaire, with the year, was charged at the Police second list issued by the Hong. Both sides bad"

spectacle of a good match, tion. At Knightly's entire Prince Alexander of Hohenlohe:"I have condemned plainly result that one member was so Court thie merning, before Mr. kong and South China War defence, bat the forward line ing to meet her lover, goes # strong tainment, Jane Fairisz, fail enough the Democratic watchword and all theoretical and political serionely bact that he had to be J. R Wood, with matching & Savings, Association, which shows left mach to be desired. In the home for the evening, then formulae comprised in the work Parliamentarisation," and again conveyed to bospital. That is pair of bangles from a child that during last month War Loan first half there was no scoring. joins in the oOoDfstaation" at in the same letter: Naturally I desire a more comprehensive scarcely a dignified manner of con- year old. Inspector P. O'Sullivan stock was purchased for it. In the ercond belf, the Navy put Fairfax's! Baroness Orezy, in political exploitation of our military successes. I also am an dasting a Parliamentary meeting, procecated and said that yesterbers amounting to $141,947.42 opponent of the abominable peace resolution, which is the fruit of and the fact that the resolution day the complainant was walking (Straits currency), this sum being beautiful chances were missed, the crescent moon fise over the upa determined fight, but many “Petticoat Government,” makes dear.

1st sprione that we should obtain the most ample eventually agreed to was decided along Hollywood Road with the invested in Sraits Settlements Towards the end, the back of the Far Eastern tky et 11 o'cook on reparatione possible, whatever form they take, in order to save as by a mere handful of members is child in her arms, and her son War Loan at 63 per cent. from impoverishment after the war."!

not without ite amusing ride after aged fourteen walking behind membership of the Association is

The Staff handled the bill and a 8 Jane evening; and Mise So much for sincerity of this democracy enthusical! The the hested proteste which have her, when the defendant cams now 1,140.

pensity was accorded. The Stevens, in "The Veil," eredits Kaiser himself farnishes another example when he enye, în breaking been made by the Southerners from behind, snsicbed the bangles In Hongkong currency, sub. centre forward of the Navy made her fall moon with rising and the news of the peace project to the Army, "I have resolved to send against the right of a few in from the child and ran away. The scripticus varging from $8,000 to no mistake and ecored with setting in less then three hours to President Wilson sto." The new German Government is only Peking to decide important issues. son gava chies and caught dafen 36 were received during the stinging shot that gave the goalie: But, toughest of all balle, is that camouflage, and poor at that. Britain and France have not been It will be extremely interesting dent in Equers Street. When month, the total nader this head no chance. The Stuffe tried to created by Mina Marie Corelli, deceived, and have nothing but ridicule for the new paste fart. to watch the trend of events in arrested, neither of the bangles ing coming to $91.635 which, gasliss but to no purpose. It is time that the Germans appreciated the absolute and unalterable political ciroles in Canton during were found on him, but defendant added to amenata received in determination of the Allies to end the mensoa to oivilisation, and the next few weeka.

the futility of trying to undermine their nuity of purpose and ideals. Her desire to separate Amerios and the rest of the Allies is doomed

Bolshevist Gang.

confessed that he threw them at previous liste," makes a grand the door of the Man Mo Temple, total of $1,948,660." When the complainant and de- The other amounts received NO. 1 HONGKONG V.A.D. fendant reached the Temple they were ---Strails onzzaney. $8,386 -

to failure, for experience has taught America the atter unscrupu Loveness of German statesmanship. The desire for pasce le sincere, The beadquarters of the Bus- found only one bangle, The Of, making the rotal $227,089 19; hat the methods to bring it to paan are typically German, and will sian Socialists at Brantford, Oo- small boy who arranted defendant sterling, £225 24. 91., making be treated as they docurer. Victorians on every front, the Alliestatio, have been raided and six corroborated Inspector 08all the total $11,805 br. 211; gold have uster been more firmly united in sentiments and comradeship, men out of a membership of 45 van's statement. The defendant dollara: 84,810, making the total and it will require more than Prassian intrigue to break there bonds were arrested and literature asin- pleaded not guilty and said that 88,688.14: Japanese currency, of friendship. Amarics, like the other Allica, will in all probability ed. The police believe thes they, another enstabed the bangles Yen 100 making the Etal Ter Tepudiate this latest example of German anderhandedasse, and bara the ringleaders of a gang and gave

matie Wor 565 French currency, Fa, continue the light till Germany is decisively in that position when

*morading Borsbwrist skup

dant to 1000, making the total In. ahe oën only accept all the Allies' demanda.a

throughout the country, reosive siz sirokes of the birch - - 6340-

tate

Orders issued by Mts, Ralphs

Mrs. Bullock will lecture at the Government Civil Fospital

Abs Monthly Come ide

when, in her Treasure of Hesten, she tells of somebody bringing home eight Highland ball-heifers from pasture,

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