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YEE

SANG FAT GO.

"JUST ARRIVED

A Large Assortment of BOY'S SUMMER

SUMMER SUITS

AND

GIRLS DRESSES

Price c. 75 to

$4.00 each.

Also a new lot of Children's

Summer Hats

&

Summer Waists.

YEE SANG FAT CO.

Queen's Road, and D'Aguilar Street.

TELEPHONE 1355.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE WAR MEMORIAL.

[To the Editor of the “ Hourkong

Telegraph."] 11

Sir. As a reader of your paper. may I ask you to be good enough to let me add in your valuable

GOVERNOR OF BRITISH

NORTH BORNEO.

ARRIVAL IN HONGKONG.

Mr.Aylmer Cavendish Pearson, | Governor of British North Borneo, arrived in the Colony, of the Empress of Asia. on Saturday, and is staying at the Hongkong Hotel. Mr. Pearson has been Governor

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, MARCH 24. 1919.

SIBERIAN WAR COMFORTS.

THE NEED FOR HELP.

As we briefly intimated on Saturday, Mrs. Stabb has received important communications from General Sir C. Herbert Powell, British Red Cross Commissioner in Vladivostock, and from Miss Matron-in- Sheriff MacGregor,

Chief, British Red Cross Com- mission, Vladivostock, dealing

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

Butchers Meats

BEEF MUTTON LAMB.

with the needs of the Allied SAUSAGES

soldiers in Siberia,

may

The letters are too lengthy for reproduction in full, but it be mentioned that articles marked on Miss Sheriff- MacGregor's list as wanted are Clothing for refugees (argently needed all the time), handker- chiefs, dressing-gowns, food-co- vers, mops, wash-cloths.

Mrs. Stabb writes:-From these and from information kindly given by Mr. Rapha and by Dr. Eversole, of the American Red

passed through recently in charge of a shipload of Czech soldiers, it would appear that the need in Siberia is very real indeed and that the British Red Cross is relying on the efforts of the Work Parties in the several ports to help themu through the emergencies of-the fire of February 5th, when all the Red Cross stores were destroyed, and epidemics of typhus and cholera of which they are appre hensive. They ask for garments and comforts for our own British trocps, and as there are not a very great number of these, it is thought that the Work Parties can easily cope with the appeals, especially if, as is hoped, co- ordination with Shanghai and Singapore is established.

There is now enough wool and material in stock to last the Work Parties two months more; and the War Charities Commities. have very generously promised further financial aid when this is

of British North Borneo since finished.

columns my views in regard to 1915 and was arling Governor

At a meeting, on March 5th,

the many suggestions in respect in 1910 and 1911. He entered of the Hongkong Branch of the to a War Memorial? I have read the Civil Service, as a cadet inQ. M. N. G., it was decided to with great interest the different North Borneo, in 1897, and has continue work as long as our suggestions since it was resolved

offices of Sessions own men were depending on us to have such a Memorial, but I held the

that the am afraid the majority of the Judge. Acing Jadicial Com-for comforts, and

- of this people in Hongkong do not realise missioner the object of such a memorial. 1 Secretary. quite agree with Robt. Mac Whirter some days ago, when,

in his famous letter to his nephew,

PROTECTING OUT-STATIONS.

PURITY

RABBITS

HARES

BRAWN PRESSED BEEF.

EXCELLENCE.

GERIN, DREVARD &

Co.

St. GEORGE'S BUILDINGS. Tel. 114.

AND AT GANTON.

COPPER QUEEN BELTING

AND

SKOOKUM PACKING.

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

The three most popular film actors in the public' estimation are WILLIAM S. HART DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS

and

WILLIAM FARNUM The Coronet have booked pictures starring all three, To-day we are showing your old favourite. DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS

in

DOUBLE TROUBLE ".

th

ERECTION OF A and Government facts

need them, or by paying to have them

ROYAL CHURCH. It has been decided to complete should be laid before the made: $3.60 seat every mouth

erection of St. Anselm's workers, asking them to face the to the Hon. Treas, H.K. Branch

of the Q.M.N.G., City Hall, will Church, Kennington, situated on prospect of another summer's work. It is proposed that Hong-pay for 12 shirts, or 24 prs. of the Duchy of Cornwall estate. he pointed out that people take Sir.-In your paper of Saturday, kong's share of the list of articles pants, or 8 pra. of pyjamas, or 10 The work had to be suspended dozen handkerchiefs, and so on. when the war broke out, the walls this war as an excuse to get a under the heading of "Notes and asked for should bə shirts, cheap Town Hall, a Theatre, a Comments". you make Д Bridge, etc., etc.,

"De to a certain case regarding tele knitted comforts, handkerchiers, those who are mos able to con- King, when Prince of Wales, and suggestion" and call attention pants, vests, pyjamas, socks and A large monthly output could be having only reached 10 walls maintained by this means, if foundation-stone was laid by the The suggestion of A real phonic or other similar connection mosquito-nots, food-covers, mops sinne working through another his Majesty, and

the present hot 500500, and also new-Prince of Wales have contributed wish £1,000 each to the building fund.

Mediora is the best. War Memorial ought to be erected. which, if delayed, may prove and four scrubbers, bandages By going once a year (at least) serious and cause the loss of and surgical supplies.

kong Branch of the Q. M. X. G. during the summer, will be as follows:-

not

to the grand and simple Cross (or lives of Europeats and others The Committee for the Hong-cuers who may something similar) and paying whose work is such that they

to start again out bere, having due respect, by offering wreaths must, of necessity at present,

just come from strenuous work at home, would help things on in of beautiful flowers and by be alone and practically isolated

this way. May we also emphasize illuminating it on special nights, during the greater part of the

Acting President, Mrs. Stabb; I am sure it will remind people night

clothes of every description, what that pedestal stands for: The case you bring up i.e. Cape Hun. Sec., Mra. Hickling; Hon the never ceasing need for old "Sacrifice and Victory, 1914-d'Aguilar wireless station and Treas. Mrs. Mackenzie: Buying which can be pat into order and Lighthouse, is one which requires Committee, Mrs. Chatham, Mrs. immediate attention and action, Mackenzie, Mra. Knight; City packed, by the Unity Workers,

1918."

As for the people wanting

COLD AND INFLUENZA.

THE WAY TO AVOID THEM..

Some persons have been known.

experience the slightest ailment

a since should one of the bands of Hall Work Party, Mrs. Stabb; and are then sent to Ilefugees into fall into icy water, and never

France or Siberia? Donations robbers who are, at present, so Chinese Ladies' Work Party, chime clock, etc., etc., they had active in the Colony "hold up." Mrs. V. Chan; Jewish Recrea/may be sent to Mrs Young, City 1 afterwards. Others travelling in

new theatre, Town Hall. or

better ask the powers-that-be to supply the needs of the Colony, by the proper way and method as in other places-take Shan

hai for instance, as good example.

Enclosing my card, Yours etc...

Canton, March 22, 1919.

CATHOLICS AND PEACE..

Hall. It may be remembered the wireless station operator after tion Work Party, Mrs. E. M. Pay-how Miss luness, in her letter having cut the telephone lines of mond; Mothers Union Work Par of Dec. laat, begged that news the lighthouse they would have the whole end of the island at

spare.

crowded train or sitting at home in a draught, are laid up with a heavy cold, or worse still, fall victims to influenza.

at the time,

Mrs. Walmsley; Kongmoon Work Party, Mrs. Broadfoot; papers, books and magazines The difference is all in the their mercy.

This state of affairs would be Union Church Work Party, Mrs. of all descriptions, might be bodily condition

to the When a person is strong, healthy, overcome by the installation of Maconochie; Naval and Dock-collected, and sect an electric warning device at the yard Work Party, Mrs. Gurner; Hospitals in Siberis; aud also able to enjoy a brisk cold day, playing-cards, puzzles, games, chills and infections are set at lighthouse, a push button suitably Wesleyan Church Work Party musical instrumente, etc. These defiance. But when the system SACRIFICE AND VICTORY. arranged and located at the Mrs. Gimblett; Catholic Women's latter can be sent to the City is below par, run down, bloodless

wireless operator's desk and the League Work Party, Mise

Hall and for the papers, the Hon. and nervous, the germs of in- connecting of these two by means Loureiro Peak Club Bandage Mr. S. B. C. Ross has most kindly duenza are quick to seize their of a two conductor lead-covered making Work Party, Mrs. G. Mandertaken to forward, free of first feverish sign of influenza, opportunity. Go to bed at the wire armoured cable similar to Harston; Unity Workers Party, charge, any sent to the Post eat little or nothing and call in submarine cable. Such a com- Mrs Young; Shipping Secretary, Office, and it is hoped that many thedoctor. Remember that when bination could be arranged so that even though the wirelessrs. Joseph W. Taylor.

"beld were Sir, I noticed in the last issue operator

The Helena May Bandage people will avail themselves of the fever has gone a long period up" of the Religiao e Patria that a at the business end of a gun he making Class, under Mrs. Jordan, this, and leave, any time they follows during which the system can remains low and depressed; there Committee is being formed among could signal the lightouse attend- have had to cease work as a pass, any literature they

"As cold waters tois a great difficulty in regaining. various members of the Catholic ant and staff for assistance by separate party, owing to so many thirty soul, so is good news strength, and the victim is usually

pressing the community to celebrate the occa-simply

push members having left for Home,

unfit for a normal amount of sion of the Signing of the Peace, button with his knee, assum-others having gone to live on the from a far country," and our men

work. were located on and the said review suggests that ing it

the Peak. Much regret is felt at this in Siberia are in a very far country

The way to avoid colds, in- fluenza, and all other infections the best plan to commemorate inner side of his desk or by his closing-down, as not only did it and haven't much news.

The wants are all now definitely is to keep the health up to the this glorious event on the part foot assuming it were located on

usually send ia the largest of the Catholics in general is to the floor under his desk.

stated, and we are definitely told mark, the nerves steady, the the bandage it is British troops who need digestion in good working order, build up a permanent and lasting. The length of cable required contributions to monument. This can be realised will be approximately 220 yards packings, but it was

things. It should not be hard the veins full of good, red blood if the whole Catholic Community and the total cost of the instal- of the very earliest units

Colony

Work for any woman who has some Because they make good rich the. Associated of the

would give lation would be approximately of their entire support to the $300.

Parties, being the direct descend. leisure this summer to lead a blood, and so help the body to of colds and movement

haad in supplying them by resist attacke дот net on foot For the purpose of "out manent of the large weekly meeting for the establishment of a ouvering the bandits, and the organised by Mrs. Philips in the personal work, or by a small influenze, thousands have praised Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale High Grade School under the saving of what to those interested City Hall in the summer of 1915, regular monthly donation.

people. direction of the Jesuit Fathers, would be a great lose and possibly We bid it goodbye as a Working INCUBATORS FOR -BABIES..

For the same reason they are who are well known over the life it is apparent to all that such

The Ilford Urban. District even more valuable in restoring whole world as the best teachers a "safety device" should be in- Party with regret, and hope that of youth. I hope that this stalled without any delay what such of ita members as are still Council, acting on the recom- strength and fitness for work desideratum will soon be accomp-soever so that those whose duties in the Colony will find it pleasant mendation of the Medical Officer after "lished by general support. call them to our Island outposts and possible to continue their of Health, Dr. Cates, that incubs

shall have the fullest and best pro-expert labours with one of the reters should be used for rearing tection that can be afforded them maining centres.

Yours etc.,

There are two ways of helping INTERESTED to keep up the suppl Hongkong, March 24, 1919..

of garmenta, etc.

Yours etc. A CATHOLIC.

Hongkong, March 24, 1919.

one

SUMMER

UNDERWEAR.

AERTEX CELLULAR.“

Veets from 275 sach Drawers from 5.25,

33. pr.

B. V. D.

Vesta from 1.25 each, Drawers from 1.35 pr.

BOMBAX NET.

-Vesta frum à 25 each Drawers from 2.75 pr.

INDIA GAUZE.

Vests with or without buttons from 1.75 sach,

NEW STOCKS JUST RECEIVED

MACKINTOSH

& CO, LTD.

Men's Wear Specialists.

16, Des Vœux Road.

Telephone 29.

Powell

TELEPHONE 546

Lid

SMART STYLES IN PERFECT FITTING

COLLARS

5

3.75 per dozen.

COLLARS

13.75

per dozen.

STOCKED IN 1}′′-1}", 1", 2", 21". DEEP..

AND IN QUARTER SIZES VERY NEAT IN APPEARANCE AND FINISH.

DRESS COLLARS

IN THE MOST FASHIONABLE SHAPES.

SOFT COLLARS

(WITH OR WITHOUT PIN HOLES)

IN LINEN, FINE REPP, AND MERCERISED CLOTHS,

NEW

COLUMBIA RECORDS

A 2490

JUST A BABY'S PRAYER AT TWILIGHT LORRAINE

TENOR

*TENOR

Į PRETTY BABY

A 2069

BARITONE

HONEST INJUN

BARITONE

A 2062

(BACHELOR DAYS

QUARTETTE

ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN

QUARTETTE

THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.

16, DES VŒUX ROAD CENTRAL.

Telephode 1333.

JAMES STEER.

/ 9, ICE HOUSE STREET.. WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER.

CHRONOMETERS, CLOCKS, WATCHES AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS REPAIRED UNDER MY

TEL. 2877.

PERSONAL SUPERVISION.

JUST RECEIVED REBUILT TYPEWRITERS. REMINGTON "—" MONARCH

10, 12 & 18 inch carriages:

TEL. 2877.

GUARANTEED TO BE IN PERFECT CONDITION

AND REASONABLY PRICEDI-

WE HAVE ALSO A STOCK OF PARAGON TYPEWRITER RIBBONS...

THOMAS W. SIMMONS & CO. INC. IN U.8,A,

'YORK BUILDINGS, HONGKONG:

SINGON & CO.

BEST TERMS, COMPLETE

the system has been IRON & STEEL PRODUCTS weakened by such attacks. If you want to be well lose no time; buy Dr. Williams: pink pills from prematurely born babies, is seek any local dealer to day, or send ing sanction from the Local $150 for a bottle, $8 for 6 bottles, Government Board to incur the to The Dr. Williams: Medicine

Co. 96 Szechnian Road, Shazighat,

десе

Telephone No. 515.

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