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NOTES & COMMENTS,
AN OLD COMPLAINT.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1919.
DAY BY DAY-
HE IS THE HAPPIEST WHO RENDERS THE GREATEST NUM- BER HAPPY,-Dosmakes.
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MUSICAL JOTTINGS.
[BY ENHARMONIC"]
PRISON. ADMINISTRATION.
Not once or twice, but often, have wetalked about what follows, but so urgently is the law needed to be made operative in the regard Yesterday's health that once more we are going to shows ace fatal case of gastro-s decent band for the Colony. ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT.
Since Musical Notes" were | CAUSTIC REMARKS BY MR. last written there has been yet
LAU CHU-PAK. return another plea for the provision of
pen a few words. We will in-enteritis. troduce the subject by relling
men
tbeir duties,
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and it comes from one of a class who would really appreciate the presence of a public band. Mr. Edgar Warwick, whose Company of Vanity Fair entertainers pro-
given at
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Prison administration is
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SCHOOL FOOTBALL.”“
YESTERDAY'S LEAGUE.
MATCHES.
Yesterday's Schools Football League matches resulted follows:-
as
1ST LEAGUE Queen's College, 3: St. Stephen's,
2ND LEAGUE. Queen's College, 3: Anglo- Indians, 0.
Tancha School. 3: St. Joseph's Jrs, 0.
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St. Stephens 11. 1; Diocesans,
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QUEEN'S COLLEGE V. ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, Club ground, Happy Valley, on The match was played on the Wednesday and the stand was "Do you think the prison well filled with the rival sup should be removed?" aaked our porters of both teams who made their presence known by cheering thusian. their favourites with much en- Queen's settled down
view."
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A PLEA FOR QUIET.
There is one other matter in connection with which the Police have a right, to take action that we are going to refer to.
When
in the
"But prisoners could be brought
ances.
the backs played sterling football. WANCHAI V. ST. STEPHEN'S JUNIORS.
Bay proved a big surprise as St. This match played at Causeway
Joseph's Juniors though having a should be removed?" enquired and the Wanchai team played "To where do you suggest they could not get into their stride large share of the game
our representative.-
with great dash throughout." St. "The prison should be away Joseph's had very hard lines on from thickly populated localities, say, at either end of the town, at Wongneichong." Pokfulam or, better still,
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occasions.
QUEEN'S COLLEGE 2ND. V..
ANGLO-INDIANS.
"If these sites are sold. do you
These juniors played a very money than is required to build at think they would fetch more bright game on Wednesday a new prison?"
what happened. Last evening! An advertisement gives the at about 3.30 there were two dates on which the Club launches alongside Blake Pier, Recreio sporting ent
entries close.
rided Hongkong with such question which has agitated the [0. and both of them were sending forth clouds of black smoke. Mr. Henry Humphreys presid-enjoyable shows, voiced the community for avery long time, The slight breeze then blowing ed yesterday at an extraordinary feelings of many other travelling and the recent expression of carried the heavy pall on to the general meeting of A. S. Watson Companies when he said that opinion by His Excellency the Praya, and here pedestrians were and Co., Ltd, held at the Hong-visiting entertainers badly felt
Governor has given it a fillip. On prison administration the forced to walk through a positive kong Hotel. The meeting con- the absence of a trained company Justices of the Peace can speak fog, wails: shopkeepers in the firmed the special resolution of musicians whose services from first-hand knowledge. vicinity shared the general altering the Company's Articles.be utilised to brighten and enliven discomfort. How long these
the performances
every week a number of them are launches stayed at the Pier we do) A Chinese woman was to-day the Theatre Royal The point
deputed to inspect the gaols get out of the smoke screen. son with unlawful possession of is no need for me to emphasise it.yesterday to glean his views on not know, for we walked away to charged before M. R. O. Hutchi is so obviously strong that there For that reason we interviewed. the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak And through it all a policeman 434 taels of prepared opium. Der
the subject. continued to do his pier duty. As fendant said that there were only
Mr. Edgar Warwick's plea was most people know, there is a very three taels, and not four. Mr. later backed by another-One unambiguous law forbidding Hutchison imposed a fine on her who passes through "—and in launches
whilst of $300, with the option of four quite a few sentences he made representative. to stoke up alongside public piers, and what months' hard labour.
one think of what Hongkong is very handy. In one way it is "I think so, but yet I think it we are wondering is why in the
could be made like if all its poten-well situatad as name of all that is sensible police-
The Commodore. Mr. Frank tial pleasure spos were fully pass from the Magistracy to the St. Stephen's and there was some the prisoners to their game much quicker than on duty at the Piers are Smyth, presided at
extra-developed. The City has a heatre, place without going un not given definite instructions to ordinary general weeting of the a public square and a botani- distance. Otherwise you would inside men, the brothers Rumjahn. 9 long capital football by the Queen's proceed against these offenders. Royal Hongkong Yacht Club cal gardens all thout music. have to parade them through the and Wei,centre forward, the last If they are instructed, then they held, last evening, when the This question of a band might streets and expose them to public named getting a nice goal before
altering the nte-seem to some people a very most lamentably fail to discharge resolution
We have high amorandum and articles of As-unimportant thing, but it they
the interval, Queen's had much the better of the game in the convey. second half and. We added two has shown initiative and ability in on October 16th, was confirmed. might be like they will see that his post. and we think that it
the wish to have pusie is not
further goals, this player playing only needs for the
A whist-drive which took place altogether empty.
"Yes. There are two sides to very strong game throughout. One wants
the question. If a suitable con- St. Stephen's were be pointed out for remedial | last night at the Naval Dockyard something else besides work.
best action to be taken. At least it Recreation. Club' resulted in the
veyance were not provided it served by their right wing is due to those who live or work following scores: Ladies Mrs. on the Praya that they should be May. 195 (1st); Mrs. Colline. 187 Hawkins the Colony ought to be their passage through the streets side possess some very promising
With the return of H.M.S.
would subject these men to and half backs and Queen's unnecessary humiliation. for who are 1. well balanced con-(2nd): Mrs. Phillips, 183 (3rd): a very much better position, for would be certain to attract a players. Wei, Rumjaha Lang and protected against what stitutes a most annoying and Brock. 180 (4th); Mrs. Matthews all thesa who heard its
(Hidden number), 170. Gents'-gramme at the Gymkhana on
pro-big crowd. who uncomfortable nuisance.
would jeer Mr. Mason, 203 (1st): Mr. Saturday could not fail to be
at them.
The present sites Ramsay, 188 (2nd): Mr. Hollidge, struck by its excellence. Many as they are situated in a thickly are valuable for building purposes 187 (3rd): Mr. Sears: Mr. Burden people were heard to re vark that populated area. From that point (Hidden number). 178.
that it was a real treat to hear of view the prisons could be re- a decent band, and so it was.
move"," a hawker is granted a licence which left London on the 15th under him can be assured that The transport Tresos Montes. Ba-dmaster Lodge and those certain conditions go with it and October with the 2nd Battalion wherever they appear they will among those conditions are of the Wiltshire Regiment and be highly appreciated. The selec specified the districts in which their families. will probably ons from "Chu Chir Chow" and man may call his wares. We arrive in the Colony about the "Patience" were particularly know that some time ago bawk-25th instant. As already stated, pleasing-but ers could not lawfully make noise this Battalion will relieve the gramme was, as far as that goes, the whole pro- north of Robinson Road or west Manchester Regiment, one Com- of D'Aguilar Street, but owing to pany of which is still the penetration of the Caine Road Colony awaiting their transport public think of the "Jazz" band I don't know what the general district by Chinese residents the Home for demobilization.
Queen's that caters for the enjoyment of
College Ground regulation was in that case re-
a hard fought first half resulting laxed and hawkers could there
those taking tea in the Hongkong
The prison next to AChinese schoolmaster who had Hotal, but what I think would Magistracy should not be sold. and the Anglo-Indian defence then no goals. Queen's were heavier make merry in their
own just come from the country. 3 require the choosing of some If you sell that, you will have all had a gruelling time, but did peculiarly ear-splitting way-to-day charged. before Mr. R.Every delicate adjectives, Whether the regulation governing Lindsell. with unlawful possess- leare the matter
so sorts of people living next to the well. I the second half the westward invasion has been ion of a
entirely Magistracy. Unless the Govern- Queen's got through after a lot of dangerous weapon. alone. If what it serves up is ment torns relaxed too, we are interested Defendant said that the thing musical music Hongkong has no quarters its sale would not be added two more just before the it into official attacking from a corner and to know, for the simple reason
was used hy him asgrumble, fo- to be within a radius advisable. It could be retained finish. that Wyndham Street and the
The Anglo-Indian goalie ä paper cutter, and be of a hundred yards" is to hear it. for short-term prisoners. Juvenile and backs played very strong top of Ice House Street have been did not know the laws added to the happy hunting Hongkong. Mr. Lindsell:-I will the other day and beard it as reformatory. The gaol in Staun-
of I was coming out of Wiseman's prisoners should be lodged in a games. grounds of those inerchants who discharge youn; but the weapon soon as I placed foot on the pave-ton Street should be sold." conceded. In his Budget speech, His Excellency the Governor on their shoulders and shriek at Defendant: Ha! Ha! I don't man suggesting that the staff of the cost of building a new prison?" great heat, the games were play The need of a European Hospital for Kowloon is now generally dexterously balance rolls of cloth will not be returned to you.ment. I actually overheard, one "What do you think would be football this year, as, despite the mentioned such an institution as being among those matters appear the same time and those others want it back, it will put me Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and ing to require early attention. The earlier, the better, we say.
of their class who add to the into trouble again.
"That depends upon what sorted at a fast pace. Co., might organise a dancing of a place the Director of Public But though His Excellency so spoke the question on the first raucous chorus. There happens
club, clear the Board Room at the Works decides upon. I have no (Official Referees of the H.K.F.A.) reading of the Budget Bill, an examination of the Estimates shows to be a European hotel at the A practice shoot for possible top of the building and get the idea at present. If the Govern-were in charge of the four games. that no provision is made for the erection of a hospital in the com-top of Wyndham Street which and probable members of the benefit of what the Hongkong ment sells the present site in ing year, whilst not one of the Unofficials referred to the question thirty Europeans, and there also will take place at King's Park the summer has left us without fetch sufficient to pay is a home for about Hongkong Defence Corps team Hotel pays for. Who says that Staunton Street it would in their lengthy speeches on the second reading. These facts show that Kowloon has as yet no real friend on the Council, and that it happens to be a Bishop's residence Range on Monday, 10th instant, any genius?
full cost of the new prison. Its needs are to be attended to as they should be, residents on the close by. These people are cer- commencing at 10 a.m. Arrange-
After all the peninsula will bave to push their own wheel-harrows for the present than they get With hawkers by and instruction to be given on the The Banks of Green Willow,"
tainly entitled to more protection ments will be made for assistance
Staunton PIRATES CHARGED. A short Idyll for Orchestra,Street prison, is not a big place." at any rate. When we come to think of it, it is really astounding day and with playing minstrels Range to anyone requiring same.
What do you think of the that in a community numbering so many Europeans as are to be
was played for the first time at Governor's suggestion?" en- The seven pirates who were so found across the harbour, LC provision whatever is made for the (save the mark!) by night, they Members of the Corps possessing the Promenade Concert at Queen's quired qur, representative.
smartly captured by Sergeant treatment of those who may fall sick or be the victims of an might just as well be in Chine aperture sights are invited to all recently. This slight com
It is a good one. We want Dannigan and Sergeant Murphy accident. It would be better to say that a Kowloon Hospital is one town. If the regulations have bring them. Ammonition should position is the most recently more room for the prisoners. were to-day brought before Mr. of those things which should have been built long ago than to speakbeen relaxed we suggest that be purchased at Headquarters published work of the late Lieut. There is not the least doubt that RO. Hutchison, charged with of it as a matter "appearing" to require early attention.
they should be re-enforced, anat later than 1 p.m. on Satur- George Butterworth. It is scored a lot of labour is wasted in the unlawful possession of four revol- But whilst Kowloon badly needs its hospital, that is not to say of the noises they have to suffer
residents on this corner are tired day. 9th instant.
for a small orchestra, and contains prisons. We put men on lifting vers, 24 rounds of ammunition, that we need to spend a mint of money on the project. For the
some delicate and charming pass weights. time being at any rate, the demand would be fully met if there were thing has been going on for so charged with hawking without a reminiscent of The Banks of Thay
It is neither profitable four daggers, and a sword. especially after dinner. As the A Chinese girl was 10-day
ages. The main theme is faintly to the men nor the Government. erected a simple little Cottage Hospital or Nursing Home, such as long, we don't suggest prosecu- licence. and
Sergeant Murphy, asked for a should be put on week's remand, as he wanted to. may be seen in almost any country town at Home. Placed in
A woman was Allan Water," and the whole at-industrial
work. charge of a capable Matron, with visiting doctors, it might accom-
Some of see if any of the persons who were playing charged with aiding and abetting
are now made to attacked could identify the mea. modate say a dozen beds to start, for all that is needed at the alms-seekers think they have her. Inspector Kent stated thatmosphere is that of English folk them
music at its best.
The case was remanded for a ft weights without any object. moment is a place where Europeans in extremis can go for treat could given to all these people woman come to the station, and a right there-bat warning when the girl was arrested the
At the present time the system is week. ment and where maternity cases can be dealt with. It abould be that this, for them, is forbidden wanted to bail her out. He then and musical authorities contribute walk a few paces, stoop down, lift Many well-known musicians to make a portion of the men built in such style as to allow of its development and extension. later on. when the need arises, and we cannot see that for its con-
ground.
asked the girl who had given her to The Musician, a new 6d. month-up s weight, walk a few paces struction or equipment any very large sum of money is needed. LOCAL BOXING BOOM.
the monex to buy the y which appeared for the first further and then put the weight A relatively small expenditure would be quite sufficient to There ought to be quite a boom vegetables
time recently. Both amateurs down, while the next in turn takes supply what is wanted. Certain is it that we do not want huge in local boxing this year, judging gir newered that the woman and professionals will find much it up. The only thing it does is sums spent either in costly doctors or nurses quarters, or in great by the lists of challenges and had given her the money to matter of interest and profit. Ato tire the men, and serves no K.C.C. CIVIL SERVICE C.C retaining walls. There is too often a tendency, in building hospitals, acceptances we have recently an- buy the vegetables to sell-leading feature of the first useful purpose. This punishment to spend as much, if not more, on residences and quarters as on the nounced. The arrival of H.M.S. Mr. Hutchison imposed a fine of
issue is
Teaching is suggestive to the prisoners of These teams meet at Kowloon institution itself. There is no necessity whatever for that kind of Hawkins has provided Hongkong 2 or five days, on the girl. The World," in which Mr. John child's play. When I was vision Saturday at 2.15 p.m. The thing in the case of Kowloon. As we say, a simply-designed with the prospect of a season re-woman was fined $5 with the Coates writes on "The Singer and ing Justice for the gaols I was following have been selected for Cottage Hospital would be quite good enough for the present, with miniscent of those days when, option of seven days' bard labour. Interpretation," and Mr. Albert not impressed with that sort of Kowloon:-J. P. Robinson, C. I. e small but efficient staff. Its location should be convenient, and under the auspices of
Sammons deals with "The Tech- punish rent, I think all these men Stapleton, E.L. Braga, J.V. Braga, nical Study of the Violin." could be put on useful work, like K. R. Macaskill, B. D. Evans, Edited by Mr. Henry Coates, the making rattac and picking D. M. Goodall, A. de Sousa, H. magazine is admirably produced oakum, which is more useful Overy, F. C. Carr and R. Pestonji.. and the general level of the con- than lifting weights." tents is high. Local music lovers could do far worse than order a
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1919.
THE KOWLOON HOSPITAL.
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it should be so built that a motor-car or ricksha could be brought the Police Reserve. there up at its very doors. To put up an ornate, elaborate structure were those periodical City Hall would be an unpardonable waste of public money.
programmes. One looks back on
to hawk. The
DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY
Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15
Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m.
TO-MORROW.
Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9 15
Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m.'
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The opening matches of the season promise well for junior
Mr. Townsend and Mr. Black
QUIZ.
CRICKET:
"What reforms do you sug- enquired our representa-
As to the urgent necessity for such an institution, there can be those day when Corporal Scott Lo two opinions. In case of serious accidents, it can easily be and the Shropshires were among
"How many visiting Justices imagined that a trip across the harbour, and then a long tedious us, with a certain amount of
are appointed to visit the gaols?" journey either out to the Government Civil or up to the Peak regret, for since their going we
"Two every week, I think." Hospital, might make all the difference between successful treat have been denied such fine ex-
"Are you not asked to record ¦ gest? " ment and fatal consequences. Of illnesses at night also, the same hibitions as we then witnessed.
A novel scheme is shortly to your views during your visit, in live. thing may be said. We have heard of more than one case in which But better days are" coming. It
be initiated at Westminster Abbey a book?"
"It is no use to r sh at this the necessity for taking patients down to the pier in an ambulance may not be generally known p.m.
by Mr. Sydney Nicholson, the "As it has been going on in all thing. It is always advisable to and then getting them conveyed to a hospital on the Hongkong that behind this present activity
new organist, who is forming a these long years, the Justicerdo consider, the question well from side has adversely told against the sufferer. In maternity cases, there is the 'same hard-
special choir, with the object of not trouble themselves. Sugges every point of view before taking too, serious developments might easily arise through inability to working personality as made
giving renderings of sacred works, tions might have been recorded, action. Juvenile offenders should I get a patient quickly into hospital. One does not get a month's the daye
have LION HUNT NEAR PARIS..
especially those masterpieces but I cannot say for certain." never be mixed up with habitual notics of when sicknesses or accidents are likely to occur; these referred to so fruitful. We have Paris, Sept. 9.-Animals from which are not very frequently Why does the Government convicts. After all, these juvenil things often happen when least expected. In that fact can be found in mind Mr. J. C. Wildina menagerie escaped yesterday and performed. The choir will create so many Justices of the are used as catapaws by the bapi- the reason for the urgency of the matter. We can but trust, there-sportsman, who never tires in wandered about at large in the be
tuals. If the Government takes a fore, that by means of a special vote the work of construction will promoting the interests of forest of Saint Germain-en-Laye, voices, and will be accompanied "I think it is to see that the step in this direction and appro at least begin during the coming year. Even if construction com- Britain's noble art." If every Lions, monkeys, and a wild boar by a full professional orchestra. gaols, lunatic asylums and hos aches the Chinese, the latter will be menced right away, it would be a long time before the hospital sport in Hongkong bad such an disported themselves to their Handel's Israel in Egypt ispitals are properly
pleased to help in whatever way would be ready for occupation. And all the time, the necessity for enthusiast behind it as boxing has hearts content, much to the alarm to be performed before Christmas, "Properly filled" interrupted they can. As a matter of fact, such an institution is becoming increasingly urgent. Let us hope in Mr. Wildin, then there would of the passers-by Finally, and Bach's Passion Music will the interviewer.
many of the well-to-do Chinese that the Government will soon be awakened to a sense of its indeed be something to write battue was organised, and the be given at the beginning of next *Oh, no, properly staffed” was are ready to be of serv reponsibility in thisxitally important matter.
Home about.
furitives relat fated in their home year.
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