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The name of Dr.. Leslie Osbora Spillane has been added to the Dental Register, as an exempted person.

THE GENEROUS HEART SHOULD A perusal of the Hongkang St. SCORN A PLEASURE WHICH GIVES Andrew's Society's report just, OTHERS PAIN. published must give not only local Scotsmen but all residents of the Colony a proud sense of gratifica tion at the continued success of this institution. In continuation of its policy to assist all charit- able endeavour as well as to pro- vide a common band of pleasure able relationship between "sons

Miss. R. B. Jupp, who is short-

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(Compiled from the "Hongkong Telegraph" files für week ending September 21, 1894.)

THE DOLLAR. September 21 The rate of the Dollar, on demand to-day is 2s. 2.1/82. "

THREATENED CHAIR COOLIE STRIKE

STORM WARNINGS.

HONGKONG OBSERVATORY AND SHIPMASTERS,

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY

When the House of Commons. has late night sittings in future. The Hongkong Government | mambers will be able to anjoy hot. Gazette contains the text of a suppers in the dining room, - BAYS cironlar issued by the Marconi the Evening News diarist. Gone International Maritime Com-are the days when grilled bones. munication Company to their were a famous and much-sought- after delicacy eaten by members operators.

The Director of the Observatory just before going home in the (Mr. T. F. Claxton) says ship light of dawn. The Commons masters are earnesty requested restaurant will be shut always to co-operate in the forecasting shortly after 11 p.m. Otherwise the September 15-A strike of chair and storm warning work of the kitchen staff would have to work coolies is likely to be the next Royal Observatory, Hongkong, fifteen or more hours on end, and little excitement to which reby arranging for meteorological in these days cooks and waiters sidents of the Colony will be observations to be made in will not consert to such employ- treated in the not far distant | accordance with the programme ment. Members will have to fature, owing, we believe, to well-given in the circular, and trans-sustain their midnight eloquence to-do chair proprietors putting mitted by the wireless operator with cakes of chocolate and them up to buck" against the without delay.

lemonade from the lobby bar. new traffic regulations to which

The accuracy and utility of the Observatory forecasts will in- The Wimbledon tournament we recently referred in detail. ANENT À BEACHCOMBER.

crease in proportion to the has given a further, big impetus September 15-Hongkong has number of ships co-operating, the to lawn tennis. Clube continue the Marine Court this its of spring up all

of the hardy race." it has just yesterday. closed a year that deserves a little more than passingraferance. The Lusitano Sporting AssocÎ- To have been the means of con- ation and the Hongkong Amateur tributing over £21,000 to deserv-Photographers's Association are ing institutions in Scotland exempted from registration under

Jast since the

report was the Societies Ordinance, 1911 issued is an achievement of little merit, and all those who bave worked so hard in connection with the "Heather Days" which the needs of the war brought into being must surely feel that it would be a

A Chinese boy was to-day be- fore Mr. E. Lindsell charged with unlawful possession of 30 taels of opium. A fine $2,000, or eight months' hard labour, was imposed.

pity to entirely, relinquish such morning, a Chinese was sentenced of the perpetuation of such to two months' hard labour for "Days" is one that the Committee boarding the Empress of Asia of the Society might well give without the permission of the earnest consideration, though officer in charge. perhaps it would be too much to hope that such elaborate celebra- The Gazette contains a despatch Correspondents are requested to observe the rule which requires tions as we have become used to from the Secretary of State them to forward their names and addresses with communications could be kept up, The decision notifying that the blockade of addressed to the Editor, not necessarily for publication, but as an to utilise the gift of the widow Germany has been raised and evidence of their bona fides.

of the late Mr. J. R. M. Smith to certain trade restrictions with All communications intended for publication should be address-found a scholarship for Scottish other countries relaxed. ed to the Editor.

children in the Colony is one that

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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1919.

CANTON VAPOURINGS.

will be commended by all classes, Among residents returning to and it is to be hoped that the the Colony by the Empress of Director of Education will be Asia yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. able satisfactorily to arrange J. J. Harrington, Mr. and Mrs. the details in connection with it. Charles Pryce, Mr. A. G. Gordon, The appeal of the Committee for Mr. L. M. Whyte, Mr. W. Farmer all resident Scotsmen to join and Mr. R. A. Nicholson. and so help, the Society in its work is one that can scarcely be resisted by any who know its

past record.

A CONSOLING PRECEDENT.

The following name has been added to the Register of Medical Practitioners: Lewis Edwin Fannin, Astor Buse Hotel, Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians and of the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland.

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combers during recent years, and accuracy of the observations, and to the Bang Sunda London, the public will therefore heave a are despatched. In the interest judging by the demands made by deep sigh of relief when it learns of shipping, therefore, the provinces upon the London that the erratic "gent" who was master possessing & radio-manufacturers of sporta outfits, to quit the Hongkong Hotel to-telegraphic installation should the lure of the game is spreading day has fled these festive shores send observations at the hours far afield. Thousands of rackets for good. We have no use for stated; viz., 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. of are being sold every week, and bipeds of his ilk here, so if he is the 120th Meridian Time, and the manager of one firm of possessed of as much brain as an endeavour to make the service as manufacturers says he is frankly amazed at the way the game has ordinary toad he will just 'get' in efficient as possible. double quick time.

It is requested that mercurial caught on. "No other game, barometers should be used when the same sustained boom, and I he says, shows anything like ever possible, and that owners sometimes wonder where all should co-operate by supplying these new enthusiasts find the their ships with at least one good ground to play on.' mercurial baromoter of the

TYPHOON DAMAGE

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September 19-The typhoon did considerable damage in and around Hongkong. The big telescope dome at the Kowloon Observatory was lifted out of its Board of Trade pattern. Vary socket by the gale this morning, few aneroid barometers are satis- Recently I was staying the and fell down, and great was the factory. Generally speaking, the night at an inn frequented by fall therof A large matshed index error varies considerably business men, writes the Evening pear the Naval Yard, Kowloon from time to time, and is seldom News diarist. One who runs a has vanished and may have turn- ed up at Macao or the Ladrones constant throughout the scale. small car was telling me some of Moreover their readings are his experiences. This coincidence BETTING ON CHINA-JAPAN WAR-usually affected by changes of seemed uncanny. Twice this September 20Betting on the temperature though they are year he has bad dificulties in China-Japan war. At the com- supposed to be compensated in getting accommodation owing to mencement of the war foreigners this respect. In every case the late arrival due to tyre-trouble. in Yokohama laid even wagers readings should be followed by In each place, one a considerable on its result; but later on odds in the word "Mercury" if a mertown, the other a cathedral city. A Chinese who was before Mr. favour of Japan rose to 6 to 4, and curial Earometer is read, there is a musical peal of bells, Lindsell this morning had a re- then to 7 to 3. Foreigners in Aneroid" if an aneriod is read. After fruitless search for hospit cord of twenty previous convic- Shanghai are reported by the

It is very important that a few lits on his part, he heard the tions. He was now charged with Nichi Nichi to have laid 9

bells chiming the air of, are entering a house with the intent to 1 in Japan's favour. In Hong readings (at least four) of the lodging is on the cold ground!" particular instance on behalf of ion of stealing. Defendant said tong the odds are in favour of ship's barometer (the barometer with damnable iteration. tenants. It has come to our he went to the house to get some China, 5 to 2 being freely accept- used for the wireless messages) upshot, however, was not quite so knowledge that occupiers of water to drink. He was sentenced by the partisans of Dai Nip should be taken in Hongkong bad as that; the local policeman and forwarded to the Observatory, came to the rescue stabling the certain houses in Kowloon were ed to six months' hard labour. pod,

in order that the correction to the car and finding him a bed. Observatory Standard may be ob tained; otherwise the barometer readings are useless. It is also very-

If, in the vexed question of housing and its attendant matter of rent control, the Colony is to be denied legislative action, there is at least a good deal of consol- ation to be found in the fact that the authorities recently intervened in

have

quite recently threatened with a further increase in rentals which if enforced, would have amounted to an increase of over 40 per cent. within a period of two years. The tenants concern- ed wisely made joint representa tion to the Government on the

The usual fortnightly whist drive was held last night at the Kowloon Naval Depot. Chief Gunner Mitchell presented the

prizes, at the close, to the follow- ing1, Mr. Barr; 2, Mr. Fenings; 3, Mr. Linehan; 4, Mr. Marsh: 5,

Mr. Eccy; hidden number, Mr. McCarty: booby prize, Deacon.

SIR R. STUBBS. TUESDAYS CEREMONTES.

The Gazette contains the following

His Excellency will proceed to

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INTERPORT LAWN BOWLS.

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How.remarkably the monument

4. Clubman" in the Pall Mall Gazette,, that, far into the night the passers-by pause at its wreath- covered base. As it has been noticed, some of the inscriptions on the cards attached to the

wreaths are most pathetic, but one effect has been given, accidentally, to the Cenotaph which is more poignant still. It is a splash of crimson colouring on one of the tiers of the exquisitely modelled monument caused by the dye running-from--- some of the draping. The effect on the pure whiteness of the monument is a vivid symbol of its meaning.

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important that the reading should in Whitehall to "The Glorious be exactly as read off, without Dead" has appealed to the public any correction whatever, except is shown by the fact that, except

Edward Stubbs, K.C.M.G.. will to the Observatory. Such ships without its gathering of men and in the case of ships which have possibly during the silent hours His Excellency Sir Reginald not sent comparison observations of the nights, it has never been matter, with the result that not only has the threatened increase

Mr. arrive in the s.3. Khiva on the should correct the readings for women paying homage at the been staved off but a substantial

morning of Tuesday, the 30th index error, and reduce them to beautiful shrine since it was un- reduction of the existing rents

September, and will land at Blake 32 Fahrenheit, sea level, and covered. Indeed, I am told, says secured-so substantial that the

The Hongkong University Pier at 10 a.m. rents have now been brought

Union is giving a valedictory

A salute of 17 guns will be fired. gravity at 45° latitude; using the down to a point lower than they British Ambassador at Tokyo, in Legislative Councils, the Judges, dinner to Sir Charles Eliot, the

best index error available and Members of the Executive and adding the word "corrected."` were two-and-a-half years ago, the Great Hall of the University, members of the foreign "Consular This is surely a very encouraging

Naval object leason to all house-holders, on October 1st., at 8 p.m. Those bodies,

and Military for is establishes the fact that the members of the Union wishing to Officers, and Heads of Depart- One would imagine, from the lofty and democratic tone Government is prepared to assist join the dinner should communi-ments are invited to be present of the latest representations of the Canton Military Govern those who are being made victims cate with the Hon. Secretary of at the pier.

the Union. ment to the Peking authorities regarding the personnel of of unscrupulous landlords. Tenants

A Guard of Honour formed of the Peace Conference in Shanghai, that its members possess generally, when asked to pay un-

members of the Hongkong De- a monopoly of the virtues and that the Northern Govern- reasonable rents, should follow In anticipation of the forthcom-fence Corps will parade at Blake meat is nothing but a body of double-dealing tricksters. All the the lead of their Kowloon friends ing Diamond Jubilee celebrations Pier at 9.45 e.m. way through the two telegrams which we published yesterday, the and ask for protective action to be of Union Church in November, Northerners are called down in unqualified terms and there is a con- Įtaken by the authorities.

the minister, Rar, J. Kirk the City Hall where he will be Under the presidency of Inspec stant reiteration that it is purposely standing in the way of popular:

Maconschie, proposes to deliver received by representatives of tor Gerrard, members the Hong wishes. All these declamatiors are in answer to similar charges SHORT-SIGHTED REVOLUTIONARIES. a series of sermone on successive the Community, by whom an kong Lawn Bowls League met by Peking, so we have a situation in which each side berates the In spite of all that is being Sunday morninge upon the Seven address will be presented. The at the Police Recreation Club other and apparently finds joy in the task. That is the spirit in attempted by legislation to smooth Churches in Asia. The first of public are invited to be present. last night to consider the arrange. which the conflicting groups are entering this reconvened Confer- out the troubles "now haressing these, on the Church in Ephesus His Excellency will then pro-ments for the forthcoming inter-

I heard a New Yorker giving ence, the object of which is to settle once and for all the differences the people at Home, there are will be given next Sunday. ceed to the Council Chamber port match against Shanghai, between North and South. What hope, therefore, can there be that certain classes of workers who

where the Commission will be

everybody who would listen to The Chairman in. opening him a bit of his mind about the the problem will be adjusted whilst this mood prevails?

seem determined to be their own A Chinese was to-day charged read, and the oaths will

be the meeting said that the London police, says & Star In the face of such a situation, is it not astounding that the enemies, for destruction and not before Mr. R. E. Lindsell with administered by His Honour the Shanghai tea m was coming

The National here by the Shantung, which calls them bobbies in the States- Canton clique should assert that national welfare must be placed construction is, apparently, their unlawful possession of five taels Chief Justice,

"Your cops "-nobedy first, party interest is a matter of light concern"? These Canton aim. We note from a Home con- of opium. Defendant said he Anthem will be played and a would arrive probably

he was saying, “ara. Sunday declarations are a wierd medley of common-sense and nonsense. temporary that a ludicrous situa was looking at the show.case at salute of 17 guns will be fired. Friday. If this were so, it might school teachers in behaviour It will be generally accepted that, as one of these messages says, tion exists in the Bradford wool- Wing Or's store when a man

bo possible to play the match on compared with ours. You should the present deadlock is not good for the nation; this point is len trade where workers are came and asked him to follow

Saturday.

see our traffic squad * tackle a developed later in the assertion that with the establishment of the definitely pursuing "ca' canny" him to the latrine, and gave him

There was some discussion on street dispute! They ride a League of Nations at hand, the unification of the nation must not tactics, which can only result in the opium. Mr. Lindsell iroposed

this point, it not being known how | crowd off a sidewalk as if it were be delayed. To read remarks like that, would almost suggest that their own undoing. It appears fine of $500, or five months.

long the Shanghai team could a herd of Gadarene swine or a reasonable men were talking. But when we come to the spite which that there is an abundance of

*** is shown over the appointment of the chief Northern delegate, who ordersand work for all, good wages

At the Victoria Theatre to- The Gazette notifies that the stay here.. It was eventually bunch of Russian Jews. This decided that if the Shanghai American paid ад eloquent is again and again described as the tool of dangerous elements, the and handsome sums to be earned night besides new episodes of "The undermentioned streets are to be

team arrives on Friday, the tribute to the London force, who, messages take on a very different hue. Yet it is after talk of this by overtime. In fact there is Lightning Raider" the programme known for the future by the match should take place next he said with perfect truth, are kind that we have these Canton trouble-makers declaring that work for another 1,000 operatives. win consist of bright songs, duets names indicated against them -

day at 3.30p.m., and. if the pride of the Empire and the they have no personal prejudice against anyone! It doesn't look But, despite all assurances, the and dances contributed by that

HONGKONG.

not, that Wednesday should personal friends of countless little like it, does it? The cant and hypocrisy of these Canton critics wool-corsbers positively refuse to English Company "The Prize Rienaccker Street to become be the alternative date, the match children." I know New York are shown in their constant references to "the people," of whom assist production beyond a certain Packets." The Company has Mui Fong Street. they consider themselves the only real defenders. They talk limit, thus accentuating the been drawing good houses since Torsiem Street to become Kwai to be played on the Kowloon quite well myself, and I do not Bowling Green Club's grounds. remember ever having seen any of the sovereignty of the Republic being vested in the already keenly felt shortage. In Thursday and there is every Heung Street. people, by which, of course, they mean themselves. But other trades, too, similar happen- prospect of a crowded house to-

The meeting then proceeded small boy, at any rate on the Path commencing on south what right have they to speak for the Chinese nation as a whole?ings are causing anxious moments night.

side of May Road near May with the task of selecting the East Side, who didn't run for his life at the approach of his Or even for South China, for that matter? In any event, inasmuch to those who see the inevitable

Road Tram Station and termina- team to represent Hongkong. as this coming Conference, if it ever be held, is to be one between creeping in of the foreigner and Mr. John Fasse, who for the ting on north side of Barker.

enemy," the policeman. And The names of Mr. Ferguson the American added, "I have A two conflicting elements, surely they have no claim to a say on the his eventual supremacy in the last eight years has been Super-Road near Victoria Hospital, to (Taikco) and Mr. Wotherspoon talked to many of your force question as to whom the other side shall choose to represent it. matter of supply. Mr. J. R. intendent Engineer of the Java be known as Chatham Path. (Taikoo) were suggested as skip, during the last 24 hours, and I Let the Canton people attend to their own end of the business. Clynnes, MP, recently brought China Japan Lijn, and who is Path commencing on south side the honour falling to the former have yet to find one who isn't The North can nominate whomsoever it likes.

to bear strong arguments in leaving the Colony shortly, was of Bowen Road near Peak Tram- The other members chosen La point of fact, the Canton Military Government represents urging the maximum production the guest at dinner of the engine-way Line and terminating in ware:-No. 3, Mr. Wotherspoon satisfied that most of his grie- no-one save its own little group of office-holders who are fattening by all classes of workers and if he ering fraternity of the Colony Mey Road opposite the house (Taikoo); No.

2. "Mr. Gow vances have been redressed." themselves at the expense of others. It is a discredited body, and his colleagues can succeed in last night at the Hongkong Hotel known 4,5 Ulbank,' to be (K.B.G.C.); No. 1, Inspector which cannot maintain concord or harmony even in its own ranks. bringing conviction to those who About sixty, sat down, presided known as Brewin Fath.

Gerrard (Police). Messrs. L.

The arrangement of a dinner Incidentally, the latest manifestoes are signed, amongst others, by so badly need it, he will have over by Mr. R. M. Dyer, Chief Path commencing on.north side Guy (KBGC)and G. Gerrard

the Hongkong Hotel has been Sun Fien, uber rise Sun Yat-sen, who, we thought; had long since rendered a service for which the Manager of the Hongkong. and of May Romi near Peak Tramway (K.C.C.) were selected as reserves. left to Messrs. D. Harvey, (con- severed omnection with the Military Government. This is suficient country will owe bim thanks. If Whampoa Dock, Mr. Hamel, the Line and terminating at about

It was also decided that admis-vener), Jack, Kent, Grant, Stan- to show that these telegraphic declarations possess no value what there is not a change in attitude Dutch Consul, and a number of the centre of last named path, to sion to the grounds should be by ley and Eldridge. ever. What the members of the Military Government need to on the part of such short-sighted leading Dutch residents were also be known as Clovelly Path realise is that these camouflaged communiques deceive no-one, workers, poverty and unemploy present.After dinner Mr.Dyer, in a They represent an attempt to keep up the farce of Canton being ment will take the place of the happy speech, presented Mr. Fasse the whole of China, or, at any rate, the educated and democratic present comparative prosperity, with a large silver loving cup. part of it. The Feking birds are not to be taken in with this and a far more serious, and per-together with a silver bag for Mrs. chaff. Nor is anybody else, for that matter,

plexing chaos have to be faced. Fasse..

STREET NAMES.

SOME CHANGES IN HONGKONG.

Tak Street.

TASKOKTBUL.. Suidter Street to become Shu Kramer Street to become Kre- mer Street,

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tickets, to be obtained from secretaries of the various Clubs.

Mr. D. Harvey was appointed official referee and Mr. Eldridge

qficial scorer.

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In addition to the Hongkong v. Shanghai match, the visiting team will play various Clubs during their stay here, on dates to be arranged later."