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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1919.

for

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BILLIARDS.

SERGT, PITT BEATEN.”

One of the finest games seen A great refinement in barome-in the Colony for some years

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"Telling one's social distinction.

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took place on Saturday night at

the Palace Hotel between Sergt

Goodman started away at a

It isa serious reproach to Hong the davelopment of British The opening rate of the dollar made it difficult to pat it clearly kong that with all our boasted W. Pist (champion) and Sergt. L trade. If the system that has on demand to-day as s. 3.3. to the outsider. I was at the freedom and progress we have Goodman (Manchester Regt.), prevailed hitherto of expecting 161.

pictures on Saturday afternoon not yet a lady J.P. Perhaps, the the result being that Pitt was academical men to advance our

and the electric fans were playing next list will contain one. beaten by 20 points. The game trading interests in fruitful

Brigadier Gen. Sir Charles full speed-and this in mid-

was 500 mp..... markets, help the manufacturer,

January The gods must be

The house-rent problem has the commercial traveller and Crewe left Hongkong to-day, for

been a barning one iu Hongkong. the factory representative with Japan, by the as Katori Mara, annoyed with us. first-hand information of

There is no sign of repentance on great rate and rapidly got far commercial openings, the de- Rural Building Lot No. 147,should have light and Bobby on way of reducing the rents.

Last week I suggested that we the part of our landlords in the ahead of Pitt, who could not get The the balls running for him, reliable data for their guidance, sold by auction st the P. W, D. Ustery Path. They have been amount payable for a decent flat although playing some excellent" conspicuous by their absence, in Hongkong is far above the shots. Before half-way was reach- We have just got the light, but heads of all but the well-to-do where is the Bobby?

Even snch things as exorbitanted, Goodman was 125 ahead, house-rents have their day and playing a steady consistent. The politics of the week have defeat themselves sooner or later. game. Pitt then got going and been pretty sultry—to quote the There is a story of how the reat with breaks of 34,99 and 26, refrain of the old Negro soug problem solve itself in New overhauled Goodman and, before There's been razors Byin Orleans in the United States of the last fifty was reached, paseed in the air."

The political America. The high cost of living him. Goodman then got the atmosphere is far from being as was felt there as it is being felt game his way and, no matter balmy as the present. silence hare when the Constitutional what Pitt did, he could not get would lead outsiders to conchule. Reform Association gets the whip ahead. After a ding-dong finish, It is distinctly sultry and the hand of things we are promised Goodman ran out, winner, the people who are feeling it most are houses practically free. The Cores reading-Goodman, 500;

Goodman's chief breaks were

various mand for

commod- ities and supply absolutely then our overseas trade must be Offices yesterday to Mr. J. W. content with a very slow advance. White at the upset price of The laissez faire of those men $1,296. who are entrusted with the task of helping the British merchant Speculation is rife as to the and giving him every possible appointments which will be in acquiring first-made when His Honour Mr. hand information regarding the Justice Gompertz, and the Hon. opening for his wares bas the Attorney General, leave on been a bye-word for ages. war has awakened us to the furlough, urgency of setting our Commer-

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cial Attaches' houses in order. During last week there were Correspondents are requested to observe the rule which Sir Albert Stanley, the President noufied nine cases of spotted requires them to forward their names and addresses with communi- of the Board of Trade, is alive to fever (six fatal), five of enteric those non-officials whom the people of New Orleans appear to Pitt, 480. cations addressed to the Editor, not necessarily for publication, by the necessity of making an effort (four fatal) and one each of plague J.P.'s and the Chamber of Com-be gifted with that alegree of re-

All communications intended for publication should be address- his domain and we wish him all and all-pox (both fatal). Allmerce member do not represent sonrca which enabled them to get48,30,27,25 (twice), 23 and 20,. success. The Far East is to have the sufferers were Chinese. Since It is a pretty quarrel, my masters, windward of their landlords (twice) and Pitts, 34,29,26,25, Trade Commissioners to watch then, one non-fatal occurrence of and there seems to be a good deal and brought rents down with a 21 (twice), 23,22 and 21. and advise British merchants on enteric has been reportel. of hard swearing on both run. This was their modus

Pitt has asked for a retar the fruitfulness of new channels.

sides. And yet there have been operandi. When the New Orleans- The only way to promote over- We understand the Eastern people the race is not yet extinctites discovered that foodstuffs, game and Goodman will meet seas trade is to have commercial Extension Telegraph Co. isto declare that one of the great necessities and rents were bhim at the Palace Hotel next men for these jobs. To instal continuing the bonus granted to objects of the Constitutions coming too much for them they Saturday night at 9 p.m. men who have an exalted view their staff during the war until Reform Association is, as its gave up their houses and lived game will be 600 up.

with small of themselves,

further notice. This ranges frou name may imply, to have an un- 10 of finance end

boarding houses, with the knowledge who know little and cars less 50 per cent. to 15 per cent. constitutional Government. Carry result, it is stated, that a large for the troubles of the Brit-according to grade of service. me home!

number of the honses were either THE CORONETS ish trader who wishes to The continuance of the bonus

to let or for sale. Very sad, exploit a new mart for his wares, has naturally givea great While so many have been indeed. And sadder still that is positively a disgrace to the satisfaction to those concerned. banging the big drum, and like Hongkong landlords should be British adminstration. The con-

the crier in Bardell v. Pickwick compelling their tenants to con- A NEW SCHEME. between American and trast

The wedding took place to-day shouting Constitutional Reform vert their houses into "chummer- British Consulates would be "oderous". When an American of Miss May Wimble to Mr. W until they were black in the face, ies," or boarding establishments.

Enterprise and Success usually H. Matthews, the Rev. F. G. B. a band of Chinese has tried quietly Won't some disgnated denizens enlightened with the possibilities Has iage officiating. Mr. W. Cand ugostentatiously what they of this Isle follow the trail that go hand in hand and there is every reason to anticipate that of a certain market he goes to his Wimble, father of the bride, could do ia reforming the cash has been lighted by the New the Coronet's new enterprise of Consul in that particular region gave her away, and Mr. G balances of Messra. Gibb, Living Orleansites and give up their giving a

11 continuous houses an live in bardingmance will be crowned with perfor- and is literally burdened with piles Rees officiated as best

man. stone and Co. of literature. Statistics brought After the ceremony a reception

houses, or, if preferable, in the success Briefly, the scheme is An excited depositor, after a streets!!! up-to-date, the predilections of was held in the Hongkong Hotel,

this Those who are in their the population for particular

Beats at the matinee performance grades of goods, hints as to how at the conclusion of which the short argument with the clerk,

Speech Day at the Hongkong 5.15 p.. can see the complete to go for the trade and other happy pair left for Macao, where asid: "Do you mean to say this

cheque is worthless?" Not University on last Wednesday show as those who come in after cognate advice, are showered on the honeymoon will be spent.

exactly," was the answer. **It

hour. This is not as him. It can be truly said that the American Consul has been the

Vice-Chancellor, difficult as may at first sight Mr. C. D. Melbourne took seems to have been worth £16 was a brilliant affair. Dr. Jordan,

it to you." gave pioneer of his country's trade advantage of an opportunity this.

adel his powerful voice appear. The modus operandi is A HEAVY RESPONSIBILITY,

abroad. Can that be said of our morning to impart a little know-

need as follows: From 5.15 p.m. to in support of the Commercial Attaches?

for more generous fiancial treat.30 p.m. the programme fis What price Constitutional Re- ledge to an Indian sapper who form to-day? The enemies quotement of the University. He made shown a combination of a serial was summoned for letting his 90 What is without doubt the most momentous gathering ever held WAR MEMORIALS.

shent discount, while the per The time has now come, we goats loose and allowing them to Reform Association places it at to see burut into the collective 7.40 p.m. till 8.40 the bill is ode temark, which we should like and a fire-part photoplay. From in the world's history is taking place in Paris as we write. In the capital of France

are gathered together representatives of the think, when consideration should destroy two pine trees and pine 50 per sheat premium. Be that brain of the Chinese community comprised of items which are freedom-loving nations; and their task is to lay the basis for the be given to the question of the shrubs. Tell him it costs the as it may, in view of the likeli The establishment ufa University repitions of those shown between future peace of humanity. The Conference is a necessary prelimin- Colony's war memorial and the Government enormous sums to hood of the demands of the in Hongkung was as indication the opening piece and the item ary to the eventual meeting with the enemy plenipotentaries, for at it form it shall take. From time to beautify the place by growing Hongkong public at the Theatre of the desire of the British to preceding the first interval. the Entente nations are to come to agreement on the many and time, there have been various pine and other shrubs. Tell him important issues which arise out of the war and which affect each suggestions thrown out, but so goatsare very destructive. Leaving Secretary of State for the her people. There should be no the Coronet patrons full value for

Royal being acceded to by the

promote the welfare of China and

It is a novel scheme of giving other in greater or lesser degree. Its aim, as the French Premier far there has been no inkling of the goats like that is not fair Colonies, the following advice as talk of money. The efficiency their money and is illustrative of truly says, is to secure the peace of the world-a task which is what the Government thinks the Government. Tell him $2." to how to vote for the three of the University should not be the truism that the race is not to worthy of great sacrifices if these are necessary to its accomplish-about the matter. There are a ment, and an aim which the whole of civilisation hopes will not thousand and one ways in which

candidates of "British race jeopardise by lack of funds the swiftest. Shortly; those who be interfered with by national or sectional differences. No the Colony could mark the The case was concluded yester-

may

be timely

Dr. Lim Boon Keng said "ditto go to the matinee perfomance st body of men has has ever been charged with a nobler duty; none great victory, but we are day afternoon in which the sont

"It's as easy as winking you to Mr. Burke." He hit a very the Coronet can see the pictures has had a greater responsibility; none has had a finer opportunity voicing the opinion of many of the Compradore of the Bank

important nail on the head as from 5.15 till 8.40, or, if they urge that some Line summoned two Chinese on

You simply vote for A, B, unerringly as a first-class polo happen to be late, they still have The fat business to which the Preliminary Conference is purpose of real utility may be a charge of blackmail and de

tour-the assurance that the whole giving its attention is the feasibility of the creation of a League of kept in mind when the matter manding the sum of $100 from Nations. That, it is rightly felt, should be given prior consideration, comes up for final decision. The him by threats and menaces, for once the principle involved in the idea is accepted and the roles funds, we presume, would be sup- concerning its working are drafted, the result should be to greatly plied by the Government, and threatening to take his life on His Worship facilitate mutal agreement on the large issues which will later have they should easily be found, for non-compliance. to be faced. The basis principle of such a League is a general we have to remember that the decided that defendants be bound willingness amongst those wishing to preserve world peace to pledge special war rate is still in force over in two sureties of $100 each their material and moral support along with others to prevent fresh and supposedly there will be no to ensure their deportment for outbreaks. Unless we are prepared to believe that there has been need in the future to make big six months. In the event of deep insincerity by Allied statesmen in the past four years, we must grants'to the Imperial Government failing to procure the sureties feel that such a willingness does now exist; and it only therefore as we have done during the war. defendants would have to undergo remains to draw up the details of a scheme on which all are united. Public feeling, we are sure, isnot in three months' imprisonment with- Later on, the time will come when non-belligerent Powers will have favour of the wasting of money on out hard labour. Mr. P. W. the opportunity of also coming in. Then such a degree of strength elaborate monuments which serve Goldring was for complainant. should attach to the League that it must become the controlling no fruitful purpose, though influence in the world's affairs. But it is no use ignoring the fact it would be appropriate, B that to consent to forming such a League to safeguard the future supplementary to any larger Robberies in the Colony are is one thing, and to adjust present problems quite another. We scheme of utility, to have erected now, on the ascendant. A Jap- have to keep in mind those vast existing interests" and "vital in Statue Square a small memanese stationer found on the principles of which a cable spoke yesterday. Those principles orial of the war, bearing, if 13th instant that his godown on may some of them do-conflict. And that is where we have to possible, the names of Hongkong the Praya East had been broken look for the roots of possible trouble. The statesmen at the Con- men who have made the supreme open and printing materials to ference, the Cabinet Ministers of the Allied countries and the peoples sacrifice. We hope in this con- of the Entente are fully alive to the fact that the task of adjustment nection that the Government is the value of $1,032 had been stolen, The Polico ware will not be an easy one. There are divergent viewpoints; nothing seeing to it that a full and com-

of the: facts is gained by blinking our eyes to the sheer facts. But we venture plete Roll of Honour is being apprised to think that the Entente peoples are at one with M. Clemenceau prepared. As to the form of the and the missing goods were when he says that there must be a reconciliation, of what may larger memorial, the moment now traced to a painter's shop in Lun appear to be opposing interests in the higher view of a greater, appears opportune for suggest- Fat Street. Four Chiness were happier and better humanity."

to be made, and we subsequently arrested in con If there are knotty questions to be threshed out, let them be trust that that the public will nection with this robbery, "and frankly faced in a spirit of large-heartedness, for above the interests cause its views to be brought were brought up this morning of any nation is the happiness and concord of all. The Allies have forward without delay, for this is before Mr. J. B. Wood. The first won the war though the recognition of this spirit: surely they can a matter on which popular senti.-

defendant wasalleged to have bir arrange the terms of victory by the same process. If disagreement ment should be taken into full is allowed to creep in, the triumph that has been won will be im-account. Our Unofficials might gained with the painter regarding perilled and the last state of Europe and the world will be worse than do worse than give early consider the first. We saw how, time after time during the war, Germany ation to the question.. sisked her hoper on dissension among the Allies We cannot p doubt that avan yet she clings to that possibility. The German Army is disorganised, but it is not non-existent, and if the Hun wore to feel that the Allies were at crone purposes, we should soon Lord and Lady Gow.dry have see such a rehabilitation of that Army se would once again niode up their gift to the Japanese stationer wit that the the ink that was recovered was his, jeopardise the peace of the world. So the best elemente of humanity Inglis Fund, to £10,00 to-day pray that the men sitting in solemn conclave in Paris may hope that enough will by collecte as there was no one in be actuated by a spirit of cordiality and reconciliation. The nation ed for the reconstituted. Univer who deal in tha of the statesman hindering the task before the Conference would sity of Belgrade in memory of qual doseere ominal damnation. The present is one of the world's the founder of the Scottish Wo for a rem besten dezeɑNG TO MAKE HOments, And she opportunities

for serving the human race.

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FLSTE TILLIS MEMORIAL.

the price of the ink. The second and third were also identified by the painter. The first defen dent macie Glamshaemated all of the whole thing The

Colony

we journed till Ph

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see,

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player scores a goal in a

In the order that you prefer nament. He simply dotted the

them.

If your first doesn't score,

And your second wants more, Don't worry the clerk will

transfer them.

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1's and crossed the t's of Dr.gramme will be projected for Jordan. The Hongkong Univer-

Yesterday the “continuous"

sity, he said, was like a lighthouse programme was put on the board

in dark Cathay

The moment

is big with possibilities for Hong-for the first time, and there It is three was a good house. The bill was kong and China,

thoroughly enjoyed. TE A you don't like (for B-years since the higher education

is your pick)

took root in the Colony, and Beside his name in the square to retard the good work by a

you stick

A 2 or a 3 at your pleasure. Just do as you choose, For you've nothing to lose,

And the clerka do the rest at

their leisure.

lack of the sinews of war is ont- rageous. Dr. Lim Boon Keng's speech has given us an inkling of what a masterly personality he is.

They add up the number of arens

people who vote

(It reminds one a little of

ing the tote,

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ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE.

THE NEW HOSTEL.

I have no wish to enter the We understand the proposed of heated and bitter development of St. Paul's College controversy on the question of includes taking over the Bishop work-what kind of education is best of Victoria's official residence for suited to the Chiness. All these 26 an up-to-date College. Although there's no div. for ancient cultures and civilisations The new hostel, when completed,

the places).

are well enough from antiquarian will be 130 feet long and 50 feet. and archaeological points of wide. The ground floor is below Add one or two more.

view, but they are not of practical the road level, there being a space on value in this workaday world. of 15 feet between the house and

The lesson of Japan is often held the road.

The site of the Hostel is one of up to the Chiness for imitation

the best in Hongkong. On one side, by latter-day prophets.

there is an uninterrupted view

Then divide this by four- It's as plain as the nose

your face is,

Take X 2 plus Y from the

quotient, you £28,

As you do with a curve of the

second degree And it is quite as easy as

winking. Pat the names in a hat, Draw one out, sat that Isas good and saves troubleso

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Another generation will re- of the harbour, and on the other member Sir Patrick Manson, who side are the Public Garden received last Wedneslay the Thus it should be a very healthy degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris place, being open to the breez (causa) in absentio, as a medical on every side. It is being pretioner of Hongkong thick and concret helieve he founded with Dr. Fakould, therefore Hartigan, the Arm now known from any Stedman, Harston, Marriott ang There are 200 JP.'s more or Black His researches into the

Hoogkong - To sport origin of

your name is to famous

wholewos

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