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NOTES & COMMENTS.
THE DEFENCE: CORPS.
DAY BY DAY.
TUESDAY DECEMBER 30, 1919.
A MAN HAS NEVER FAILED Such letters as that by "G.W. UNTIL HE IS WILLING TO CON- S.," which we published yester-FESS. IT. day, regarding the organising of the new Defence Corps, indicate what widespread interest is being taken in the matter. Without actually discussing the
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The Kowloon Dock Ball takes place to-night.
The report of the Rev. J. Kirk
AN ISLANDER'S' DIARY:
(BY. "AJAX.")
Christmas is over and it seems to have been a very quiet one. Times are changed in regard to the celebration of Christmas bere and the change is for the better.
CRICKET.
GARRISON v. NAVI.
TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY
War souvenir collectors have
As a result of the first day's had their opportunity in Paris: play in the above match, the during the last few days (mys Evening Nes) Navy led on the first innings by the London
There has been an auction 53 runs,
sale of furniture used by The Garrison's first venture the Feace Conference delegates. produced -157-(of which we gave
proposals he put forward, which Maconachie's sermon of Sunday In days gone by, the celebration the details yesterday), whilst the Mr Balfour's apartment, where
morning will appear in to- morrow's issue.
Last week's health return shows one fatal case each of small-pox and diphtheria, both victims being Chinese.
are well worthy of consideration by those upon whom will devolve the task of reconstruction, we will once more voice the hope felt by many that very great care will be taken to make the new Corps attractive to the returned men. It is impossible to come ic contact with many of these men and not hear their expression The marriage of Mr. C. P. F. of opinion As regards the James to Miss Rosipa Mitchell officering of the new body. Let is to take place at the Union us straight away recognise the Church on January 20th. fact that the officers have done s very great deal of hard and
Ther
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NAVY-IST INNINGS.
Greig, Lieut.-Commdr.
Davice
b
the
place, has been dismantled, and many informal meetings took
the furniture sold included chairs on which the "Big Threa and," Mr Balfour sat. These were sold. privately at prices ranging from Balfour's sofs, in blue leather. 660 francs to 1020 francs.·· Mr. fetched 2000 francs, and an easy chair, in which he often rested after the labours of Conference, went for 3070 francs. His 2mahogany bedroom suite brought 166650 francs.
was marked by big con- Navy, after a poor beginning sumption of alcohol. The event knocked up 210, Pay. Lisat now-a-days is given distinction | Robinson being top scorer with a by taking breakfast, playing well-played 53. With twenty tennie or golf and finishing up minutes still to spare, the
"Olo" custom Garrison again went to with dinner. is still observed but not to a large wickets and when stumps we extent. The temperature has drawn the score stood at six, with been falling and it has been the opening pair still batting. growing colder. With all my distaste for the obvious and con. ventional, it were impossible to begin this Diary without wishing Five or six men at 10 p.m.my readers a Happy New Year, yesterday fell upon a Chinese who but let me hasten to assure them was returning to his home at 5, that I do so with genuine feelings, Tam Lane, and relieved him of and the signs of the times his pocket money, which was said are all in favour of peace to men to amount to 875. The robbers mark on an otherwise cloudless of good-will. The only inky escaped.
local sky is the pending arbitration between the Guilds and the Shipowners' Protection Association. The strike was so farcical in its origin that it
recalcitrantofficers and engineers
The Hongkong Tramway Com
Davies...
Lieut. Franka, b Davies Lieut. Jones, b Bryson Pay.-Lt. Commdr. Holborn, b Par--Lt. Robinson, e Bryson, Rev. F. G. B. Hastings, e and
b Edwards
b Edwards
E. G. Kennett, b Edwards. Lieut. Dolphin, run out Lieut. Caswell, c Beavan,
Edwards
Lieut. McNair, not out
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com.
A British soldier bay brought 29 back the following story from
Russia: A Bolshevik 33
missioner, on his way to the River Dvina in August, 1918, în an attempt to escape from the Allied
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troops advancing on Archangel,
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stopped an old peasant, and said
in jocular tones, "Cheer up, old
17
man The Devil's dead! The
silence; then, taking a three- 18rouble note from his pocket, offer-
ed it to the commissioner, still without speaking. "Why, what's .210 this for?" asked the Bolshevik, in astonishment. ** "Ia- my
Total
BOWLING.
O. M. R.
W.
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...21.4 2 75 4
village," the old man solemnly” . replied. "when anyone dies we always make a collection for the next of kin."
extremely useful work deserving of the Colony's thanks, but let people also recognise that by reason of circumstances alone a goodly proportion of them have not had the facilities to render them completely competent to command a body of men which will include many with actual recent war experiences. Such a pary's receipts for the week end- Correspondents are requested to observe the rule which required frank statement is not a reflec-ed December 27, totalled $13,789, them to forward their names and addressee with communications in on the officers concerned, and which is a decrease of $250 over tidressed to the Editor, not necessarily for publication, but a ans they would be foolish to take it the same week last year. For seems impossible to imagine the Lieut. Lambert, c and b Darics 16 peasant regarded him awhile in as such. It is an acknowledg. / the 52 weeks of the year, the and the owners of coastal boats! evidence of their bona fides.
All communications intended for publication should be address-ment of facts. And those facts takings Total $717,660, which re-submitting to arbitration. Sydney have to be faced and provided for prese its an increase of $33,659 Smith, passing through a by-street behind Saint Paul's, heard two before there can be any hope of over the same weeks in 1918.
women abusing each other from attracting the returned men.
A report has reached the Police opposite houses. "They will What is wanted is a reverse of ar armed robbery carried out never agree," said the wit: "ther of the practice of giving commissions purely by selection of four men on a matshed at argue, from different premises.
Lanawan Village, Stanley District By the same token, the Guilds at 10 o'clock last night. Armed and the owners do not seem as if Davies. as distinct from advancement as a reward for efficiency.
with daggers, these robbers
they will agree, as they also argue Bryson
1 43 1 should be only one criterion in
Olliver
0 36 0 It is not generally known (says such matters, and that is that the entered the shed, the door of
Edwards
...12 0.56 4 the Star) that in case the recent en selected shall have been bound up the two inmates. Clott-
railwaymen's dispute had develop- chosen because of their competing and money to the total value
TO-DAY'S PLAY.
ed into a general strike, and the ercy. To ascertain that compet-
The Garrison mado
a public had been unable to obtai of crime and the difficulty in fine show at the any there should be instituted of $23.60 were stolen before the
wicket its customary newspapers, ar. examinations open to all ranks, robbers made their escape.
arresting the ofenders are bafflin to-day's play. declaric rangements had been made for should be paid to a man's previous carried out on the building to the them sleepless nights. Ten days Coles and, in addition, some regard
Alterations ara nc being ing the authorities and giving at 308 for five wickets. Col. the production of a Government service in the regular forces, east of that occupied, an the ago, I hear, there were parades of century and Capt. Davies was editorial views whatever, but made B round daily. It was to contain no Only when men realise that the ground floor, by Messrs. Gande the members of the police force-not out at 105. Details:simply a record of what was hap are officered by competent en of Price and Co., which will shortly European, Chinese and Indian Lt. Col. Coles, b Kennett ...100 | pening at home and abroad. The commissioned and non-commis-
Lambert, b sioned rank will they display that be pulled down and and a band-sergeants, inspectors, constables Lt. Beaven, c
some structure erected in its and detectives-at the offices of Robinson keenness which should be a part place, complete with lift and Mr. Hallifax and also in the Lt. Sutherland, b Hastinge of all such voluntary organisa- other modern office conveniences. Police Station, when the men Capt. Olliver, c Robinson, tions. The returned men do not The Bank of China, which bawere told in plain words that Kennett want all the say, but they are acquired the lease of the property. the present condition of the Q. M. S. Talf rd, b Kennet entitled to a deal of consideration will, on the completion of the new building, move into the ground Boor, whilst the upper stories will be used as offices.
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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1919.
SENSIBLE SUGGESTIONS.
A FOOLISH GAME.
In most of their festivities, the Chinese Jove a few crackers. They like the noise and possib ly they like the smell. So long as this letting off of crackers is confined to reasonable limits it would be only the crusty old fogies who would grumble, but there is a degree of reasonableness in cracker-firing and firework exploding that has been exceeded during the holidays, to the annoyance of not a few residents. allowed A
there is
All over the
which was left unberred, and
from different premises.
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The week has been void of any unusual incidents. The increase
Force must improve and were warned that there must be au improvement in the detection and prevention of crime, and if this were not effected within a month the authorities would consider the advisability of securing fresh drafts to replace some of the men. This may have a salutary effect upon a certain section of the Force and help to reduce the lawlessness that prevails at present in the Colony.
nection. Their advice may be sought by the Local Government
Capt. Davies not out... Major Edwards not out
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Total (5 wkts.) ...
CLUB V. NAVY.
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editor had been appointed. His 59 name is a household word on both sides of the Channel and the | Atlantic, and he was prepared, if 13 the emergerey had arisen (which 3happily it did not). with his ...105 characteristic enthusiasm to take 12 up his duties. Five million copies 10 would have been circulated hy a squadron of 150 aeroplanes. The
| Government's idea. was that the ...308 Hangers of a general strike would ba enormously enhanced if the general publio did-not know what was going on.
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whether in a factory or in a class- TODIT. There are a variety of methods which help one another, but the chief is to test the percent- age in the air of that well-known, chemical, carbon dioxide, which we breathe out increasingly as our energy is increased.
Mr. Sydney Mannering of the Vanity Fair Company (which opens here on Saturday next)
The following will represent has had a varied stage experience. If the resolutions which are to be moved at the next meeting
He began his career with a
the Hongkong Cricket Club v. of the Legislative Council by the Hon. Mr. Pollock are indicative of
rope of high merit, the Moody
Navy on the Hongkong Cricket
Two women. among other a fresh outburst of activity by the Constitutional Reform Associa-
Manners Opera Company. After
Club Ground on Thursday, 1st, and Friday, 2nd January, play to scientific persone, are to be. tion, of which he is the President, the community will appreciate
several years with them he turn- the circumstance. For all too long a period, the body named bas
to musical comedy, appearing in
commence at 10a.m. each day engaged during the coming term R. Hancock (Captain), T. E.in a novel experiment of which remained quiescent. Quite wisely, and with the approval of all
the original cast of Floradora.
Britiah I have often felt what a remark-Pearce, A. A. Claxton, A. E. Wood, the concerned, the Association decided not to press its claim for Whe
schoolboy and He is responsible for the pro luet-
able factor for good the Chinese E. W. Day. E. J. R. Mitchell, schoolgirl are to be the vile constitutional reform during the war, it being felt that the time was dangerous throwing about of ion of Vanity Fair and the re-
which the Members of the Legislative R. A. Brand, E. G. Lammert, body" (savs the Daily Mail.) not opportune for raising an issue of that kind when there were far small packets of gravel that markable success weightier matters engaging the attention of the Imperial authori-detonate on concussion, it is tiae production has had bears witnese Council could be if they paid C. Blaker, D. E. Donnelly and The two women have obtained
periodical calls to Chinese tene F. Sutton.
leave to enter during lessons the ties. But, as we have before pointed out, the Association's objects that a word was said in public to his able direction.
ments and in an inquisitive way
classroome of a certain famous include, besides this, the civing of attention to matters of local of such a public nuisance
H.K.C.C. 2ND Y. UNIVERSITY. concern. It is in this field that ample oppurtunity has been afforded and danger.
A Chinese was to-day sum-enquired from the landlords the
edncarional school for the purdose. The following will represent of testing the energy put forth for action, yet the Association has been content to remain silent. town on Christmas Eve, and to moned by Inspector Cashman occupation of the tenants and
This the Hongkonz Cricket Club 2nd by the pupils during the course of Is it possible that this is due to the fact that its President has for a a considerable extent in Kow-b fore Mr. N. L. Smith on a their previous history. considerable time been occupying a somewhat anomalous position loon during the holidays, there charge of using scales which would make landlords careful in VI v. University on the Hong-various studies. Members of the Royal Society. which is in part as an Official member of the Legislative Council? We have heard, was a veritable orgy of this operated adversely against bis the selection of their tenants, kong Cricket Club Ground on that suggested in more than one quarter, at any rate.
Benseless throwing. It was con- tion into which he was put by ables into this Colony. The
customers. Not liking the post-and thas stem the tide of undesir-Saturday, 3rd January, play to financing the experiment, believe But the past can take care of itself. We are more concerned sidered funny to explode one his profiteering propensities, this Chinese Members of Council R. P. Thursfield (Captain), R. A. also electric means, you can dis commence at 10 a.m. sharp that by purely chemical, perhape about the present and the future, and we hall with much satisfaction against a wall in front of a pass- the two resolutions of which Mr. Pollock has given notice. They ing pedestrian, regardless of the man induced a foki to take on the could be a factor for greater good Green, T. J. J. Fenwick, L. M. cover just how much energy is are characterised by a recognition of the need for action in regard danger to eyesight that spatter- bleme. The foki in his tuin if they only took a more Whyt, L. D. McNicoll, A. Burnie, being exerted, whether physically. to the bousing problem, and, what is more to the point, they offering gravel is; and similarly shifted the blame on to another practical interest in the affairs P. G. de Paravicini, P. Jacks, or mentally, by any group of I do not A. K. Mackenzie, J. W. R. Mc-workers or any single worker, some very same and practical suggestions. That the community people riding in ricksbas and Person who was not in a position of the public. here should find such intense difficulty in securing even the most motor cars were considered fit to answer the charge a man who wish to insinuate that little is Phail and C. Brown. ordinary housing accommodation, and that it should be necessary objects of practical joking. And it had died recently. The intention being done by them in this con- for the Admiralty to advise married officers of the Fleet and naval was not Chinese who were the of the defendant to Avoid the establishments not bring their wives and families out because of only offenders. We are all aware of charge was obvious, and his
sipecore. It this shortage, is no credit to the authorities, whose elementary duty who it was and perhaps it would Worship ordered him to pay over at times. They should strive to be considered a
be not only the representatives of demands disinterested service it is to see that the first needs of the community are fully met. There be as well to leave it there. If a $5 Ene.
theircommunity but their leaders, all times for the public weal. have been various schemes on the tapis for solving this problem, in- | anyone - ishes to work off his high
The Triad Society will have to and inspire awe and respect. The cluding the Government's own proposals, and Mr. Pollock's spirits by induling in this throw carry on its operations without field is wide and there is plenty Buggestion is that all these should be referred to the Public Works ing of miniature bombs, he
We are all Hamlets now-a-days. the assistance of nine of its of work for anyone willing to Committee of the Legislative Council, with power to that Committee should leave the public streets stalwart adherents, for this num- discharge it in a sensible way. All, that is, except the profiteers" The Margaret Professorship of to make suggestions as to the carrying out and financing of such safe for those who have to use ter of men, ferocious in aspect. The services rendered by past and the politicians, who And noth- Divinity, which Dr. Sanday bas were today arranged in a line Chinese Members of the Legising rotten in the State of Denmark, just vacated on the pleas of ad- bafura Mr. N. L. Smith at the lative
but the world is not made up of vanced age to the unconcealed by such schemes. That would appear to be a most sensible way of that we have had to ask it at all Police Court and each was order- adequately expressed in words. Profiteers and politicians. The delight of some orthodox Anglicanú should draw from the Government some statement of general policy ABOUT FLOWERS.
ed a cessation of his activities-- The records of the Hongkong victims of both are the great Churchmen is the oldest pro both in regard to housing itself and to the question of providing Flower Street is a picture these at any rate for a period of six Government would reveal this majority. The Ham et disposit fessorial chair of any kind in either tram or motor-bus services for Kowloon and other outlying days and over the holiday was ing to show he comes were carries with it certain demands thoughtful men in these days of in the world. It was endowed in months. Evidence was forthcom A seat on the Legislative Council ion is on that grows upon all Oxford University, and probably parts of the Colony where there is ample scope for development but aspecially so. with which means of communication are at present very inadequat.displays of chrysanthemums, Club's quarters 1 the fits: floor of co-operation
The magnificent founi congregated together in the and self-sacrifice and a spiritupheaval. Property,a in Cobbett's 1502 with a pension of twenty with the day, has its duties as well as its marks by Margaret, Countess of more to do with accommodation for the business community than which, quite honestly, we don': 3, Pod Siments, chops carrying out of reforms, etc.dts. Some we
The other resolution which Mr. Pollock is bringing forward has roses, and many other flowers of of No. 3, Po Tak Street, Salying authorities in the successful rights, and the duty of the land- Richmond-the mother of Henry squeeze his VII, who has also left her for those seeking houses in which to live: He urges the appoint- know the names, were a feature and other articles were produced
tinents. Some wealthy Chinese educational mark on Cambridge, ment of a Committee to consider and report upon the resumption worthy of a visit, purely for the to show the active existence, of
gentlemen are busy at pre- |—but can be traced back to 1497, ty the Government of the military establishments on Queen's Road. joy of seeing. And the price! the organization.
I do not suggest that our sent, piling up increases The meagre stipend was augment- We are all familiar with the constant complaints made by business Tosak goodness that the flower-
Chinese Members of Council do of as much as thirty to thirty-five ed by Charles. I with a prebend of people of their inability to secure office premises, and it is easy to sellers of Hongkong have not
not fulfil all this, but, tổ sil) per cent, on their tenants in Des | Worcester, which was exchanged- see that, with things da they are, a big obstacle to the commercial turned profiteers yet. For a few
accounts, they are not always Voeux and Queen's Roads. It in 1840 for a canoary of Christ expansion of the Colony is the consequence. With Hongkong scents one could have made the Chrysanthemums will soon give imbued with a spirit of initiative seems to me that it is bigh time Church. The Margaret peculiar physical limitations, it is altogether unreasonable that large dullest room gay with flowera of place to other scarcely less and a sense of originality. The that an effort was made to control is elected be graduates sites which ought to be occupied by business premises and houses every bue and grace. It is well go geous. varieties and on Government, I daresay, often rents in this Colony. The situ and those members also should be occupied by the Military Establishment, which could said that "familiarity breeds con throughout the season there seeks the ivice of these Memtion is becoming chronic, in all ation who are in jast as well, and probably better, fulfil ft functions elsewher: tempt, and we of Hongkong have wilbi, as always, a lavish display bars, but that is not sufficient to conscience, and some steps must and now holds The same observation applies to the Naval Extellishment also become so familiar with the of bloom. It is is not often that make their usefulness felt. They be taken to rapress the profiteer Former Woilet the Colony was in its infancy there could be so serious sight that Wyndham Street one is tampted to pause in the should undertake campaign work is in rents in Hongkong. This ship objection to these sites being so occupied, but present-day conditions | daily gives us that can we pasamal run of things to refer to on their own and try to see how had been attempted in other parts yekr mare it necessary, in the interests of burines Hie, that more scope along with scarcea codalgiaice, flower-sellers, but, happily, a they can help the Government, of the world with success and, of be given for office accommodation on the island.
crat Home minders do sometimes come of In no better channel could they could be tackled as well here, desi hope that the Government wit
schemes and as to the improvement of the methods of communica- them. It isn't much to ask, and tion with the outlying districts which are sought to be developed the only thing that we regret is
getting to business, for, besides preventing overlapping of ideas, it
the resolut
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Council *cannot
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for what a lot, Hongkong owes to direct their energies than in an There is no justification for the
those who grow and sell these attempt to help the Police in landlord making such exorbitan
kur khé fuseing crime. A increases in the w/ Antal
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