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DEWAR'S

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Finest Scotch WHISKY

of

Great Age

SOLE AGENTS:-

A. S. WATSON & COMPANY, LIMITED.

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BIRTH.

WEIRA: 8. Melville Street, Pollokshields, on November 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Weir, of Taikoo Dock Yard, Hongkong, China-s daughter. (Helen Hastie Weir.)

WEDDING.

SMITH-SLOGIE.-At St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, on the 12th instant, William Smith of Shanghai to Jessie Isabel Slogie, Glasgow (Scotland).

The Hongkong Telegraph

Bong

HONGKONG, MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1920:

THE INDUSTRIAL BOOM.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

VOTES & COMMENTS.

*THE RING."

MONDAY JANUARY 12, 1920.

DAY BY DAY.

IF YOU ARE TRULY RICH, YOU COULD LOSE ALL YOUR MONEY AND STILL BE RICH.

AT

14

THE RING."

A FULL EVENING'S SPORT. KERNISON STILL A CHAMPION

con-

on but Sergeant, with a rather nice panch, sent him to the floor for the third time, when the full count was jaken.

THE COAT CAME BACK

AFTER NINE MONTHS.

There is no doubt about the >opularity of boxing in Hongkong, which, was again demonstrated by the large gathering assembled Our football reports by "Quiz" it "The Ring" on Saturday are unavoidably held over. until night. This big matshed is a to-morrow, tredit to those who arranged its

rection. It is a trifle chilly in Kowloon's water supply is to rery cold weather, of course, but be cut off from 9 p.m. to-morro ven the Theatre Royal is cheer-until 6 a.m. the following day. less and draughty in winter. One advantage that it has over he Theatre is that it enables he ring to be located in the entre of the building, thus giving everyone a good view of the contests. There is a general feeling that "The Ring" should The Feak Tramway time-table bo allowed to remain where it is [has been altered as per advertise for the popularity of the events Sergeant, winner: A. B. Hatch, settled but the coat was returned

The funeral of the late Mr. H. Mead takes place this evening at 5 o'clock at Happy Valley.

right through the cold season, somut appearing elsewhere.

The

that fights may be regularly held effect is to add two cars during were received in the four classes. Wilts, best loser.

RESCUE WORK IN TYPHOONS.

to render

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passengers

steerage passengers.

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The D. A. A. and Q. M. G. desires to express on behalf of the troops who proceeded Home in the H. M. T. Dongola hir thanks to all those who, in response to an appeal made, so kindly con- tributed clothing. books period icals etc.. for the homeward voyage.

for the

following

KERRISON

RETAINS

CHAMPIONSHIP...

of

F

of 14, Staunton

FULL LIST OF PRIZE-WINNERS.

During an interval His Excet- In spite of many counter

lenoy the Governor presented the very handsome cups that were attractions there was an ex-awarded, the full list being a coat, taken away from a shop The story of how a ladies* ceedingly large attendance at follows "The Ring." Volunteer Head-

as purchased was returned after Featherweight ClassL. Tel.nine months, as not wasted, was quarters, on Saturday evening to Conway, winner; P.C. Condon, told to Mr. Justice Gompertz at witness the finals of the runner-up; Novices Boxing Competitions best loser.

and Pte. Burrows, the Summary Court this mor and the other special

ning when Mrs. Field, wife of tests which had been arranged.

Lightweight Class: Ship's Mr. Field, a warder of Victoria The Hongkong Boxing Associa: Cook North, winner: Pie. James, Gaol, was summoned by Mesere. tion has certainly made haste RG.A., best loser.

ruuber up; and Gunner Hudson, Hoosain Ali and Company, of 4, to justify its formation, for noth-

D'Aguilar Street, for $15. Welterweight Class-A. B. ing could be more calculated to Simmons, winner; Pte.

Mr. F. C. Mason appeared for foster the art than competitions runner-up; and L/Cpl. Rogers, ladies coat was sold to

Dadd, the plaintiffs and stated that a as SAW conclusion on Wilts, best loser.

the such

defendant on January 11 last Saturday. And it says something Middleweight Class-E. R. A. year for $15. The bill was not when no fewer than forty entries

runner-up; and Sgt. Dawes, on October 8 as not wanted. there: We do not know with

On Saturday there were only

Assuming that it was sold on whom the decision on this point

the finals

ba to

decided,

sale or return," that surely was lies. Presumably the Government The total output of the Kailan the previoNS evening having

an unreasonable time. would have a voice in the matter, Mining Administration's mines seen the earlier rounds.

Apart from the above competi- The

The managing partner of the If that is so, then we trust that it for the week ending 27th Decem;

tions the main attraction of the plaintiff firm deposed that the are the results:- will see its way to granting theber, amounted to 94.442 tons and

evening was the fifteen round cost was sold to Mrs. Field for necessary permission. Such a the sales during the period, to FEATHERWEIGHT CLASS." contest for the welterweight $15. When the cost was brought' structure costs a good deal to 69,733 tons.

In this, P.C. Condon, of the championship of the Colony back he said that it was too late erect, and, cuce up, it would

Hongkong Police Force, met and between Sergt. "Sky" Kerrison. to bring it back. Mr. Field then be a pity that it should only be

Besides a large number of first was defeated by L. Tel. Conway, of the R.N.Y.P. (holder), and Sea- told him that the price agreed used twice. In this connection, class

of B.M.S. Ambrose. They both man Parsons,

H.M.S. upon was $10. it should be borne in mind that military ratings, the Empress of scaled 125 lbs. Condon was ob Alacrity (challenger). Kerrison Mr. Mason said that when he the more money brought in by Japan, which arrived in part viously nervous and in the first at the City Ha!! recently wrote a letter to the defendant he these tournaments, the more do this morning, had 36% Chinese round was chased round the defeated Stoker Eddie Walters had a reply to the effect that charities benefit. That is one of

ring by Conway and had to of H.M.S. Hawkins, and was there was no time stated by the advantages of having the

reccivo a great deal of punish- generally favoured for Saturday's which the cost had to be return- tion rather than a private in the person of Dr. F. van and to try a bit back. There was tournaments run by an Associa-

ment. He put up A noted Dutch social reformer zad

The men entered the ringled if not wanted. no guard event. W38 content to be hit scaling 145 lbs (Kerrison) and dividual.

Mr. Field, who appeared, said His Excellency the

142 lbs (Parsons).

that he went to the shop with Governor is such a keen sup-Walsem. LL.D. has been in little science by either mad. The The first round was very much his wife, but when they were porter of boxing that we feel sure Canton for the purpose of making second round was practically a in the nature of a feeler, for shown the coat it was all moth- these points will weigh with him. a special investigation into the repetition, except that Condon whilst Parsons did most of the eaten and they said they did not Under the newly-formed Boxing stave-girl traffic between South received even still further gruel- leading. Kerrison was content to want it. Plaintiff said they could Associati n the contests are at China and the Dutch Colonies.

ling, often baing forced to cover take and give a little and never take it away for $10, but they did present being splendidly.run, and

up. He was badly punished. It extended himself. Just before not do so. The next day his wife if The Ring" is made available

was regrettable that certain sect. the gong went he landed awent to the shop and did take the for the rest of the season it will

ions of the audience could not keep lovely left to the jaw. Kerrison coat. Owing to the illness of his be to everybody's benefit.

silence during the round and the began pile up. points wife they had no [time to fight went on ami apsitive din in the second round, which was return the coat before they did. of excited encouragement. It was one of hard fighting. Parsons Mr. Justice Gompertz remarked necessary for officials to appeal has a nice style and is extremely that if defendant had seen a It is very gratifying to see that

for order. I the third round cleanly made, but he never solicitor he would have been His Excellency the Governor has

Candon showed much gameness managed to do a great deal of advised to pay the $10 and so appointed a Committee to con-

and was pluckily carrying on, damage. The third round really avoid the case coming into Court. sider and report upon the question

when Mr. J.S. McCanos, who was settled the fight, for, early on. He ordered that $10 be paid. of making provision for the pro-

The Christian Literature refereeing, stoppel the fight in Kerrison, with two rights to the A few days ago we published news to the effect that there had harbour during typhoon weather. comemorate the services of the practically as he liked with an of eight. This was immediately tection of life and property in the Society for China desires to favour of Conway, who was doing jaw, sent Parsons down for a count been a fresh record recently established at Home in the number of Such a step is decidedly neces- late Dr. Richard, who devoted a obviously beaten opponent. new Companies that had been ficated and registered, and still more sary. It will be remembered long life to the highest interests

followed by a further count of A BURGLARY. recently news has come through that active steps are being taken that during the last big "blow" of China, by a fitting memorial.

nine, and Parsons was being LIGHTWEIGHT CLASS. towards gaining for Britain a proper share in the trade boom that is many Chinese lives were lost Dr. Richard, was well-known in Carlisle (134 lbs.) defeated Pte. From now onwards Kerrison had

counted for the third time when WOMAN LOSES OVER $4,000. expected. All this shows that in spite of the shadow of labour and a large number of junks China for over half-a-century as James (Wiltshire Regiment (133 matters his own way, although Ship's Cook North. of H. M. Sthe gouz saved him at eight. troubles, the leaders of British industry are fully alive to the oppor- and sampars foundered. Some the great friend of China and all fos.) on points. In the first round Parsons came up wonderfully big loss sustained by a Chinese tunity which is now presented for new enterprises, as well as for of the scenes witnessed were educational schemes

A report has reached us of a enlarging the scope of the already established branches of man-most distressing, and there is now benefit of this country. An appeal lead on points in a bout that was

North established a very easy fresh for the fourth round, in who broke into ber flat on the woman at the hands of burglars ufacture. It must be regarded from the Empire's standpoint as one of the most hopeful symptoms of the times that those who are owners, by

no doubt that native launch-is now made to the citizens of quite good for novices. He did showed a deal of grit and the Street in the early hours of

which he was down for six. He the extortionate Hongkong.

second floor responsible for the conduct of great affairs are losing no time in charges they made making ready for the new industrial era.

all the leading and made a hot round demonstrated in what fine Saturday morning. Whilst she One can rightly say that assistance to those needing it, for five years the ordinary processes of commercial development heartlessly explcited the poor

pace. The second round was condition A Chinese was before Mr. N. Lagain North's, although James fifth round Parsons again took forced open a chest of drawers

Fas sleeping, the have been arrested and that the embargo on new issues of capital boat-people in their extremity. It Smith to-day on

burglars a charge of aid a little more to make the has restricted the investor to war loan issues.

2 count of eight, Kerrison and stole money, jewellery and A new financial epoch has not been shered in, and it is encouraging to see that seafaring correspondent

was suggested at the time, by a entering the room of a watch fight. It was a slow round, and doing all but knock him

who man employed by

the Java both men lost most many legiti-out. The sixth round opened

clothing, which British enterprise has been adequately forthcoming.

represented Line in York mate opportunities, being over with a fine attempt by Parsons to & Joys. wrote to us, that Hongkong ought China-Japan

of $4,748 The We notice by a recent journal from Home that the amazing to consider the advisability of Building with intent to commit anxious to conform to the rule make things more even, but he discovery of the burglary was part of the rush in new issues of capital is that the appeal to the providing itself with a lifeboat for felony. The watchman gave of clean break." public purse has, on the whole, been fully justified, in so far use in such emergencies, and evidence of the discovery of that

But better was "fosred" three times for made by the woman when she as there is almost an entire absence of "wild cat" schemes.

than the

other.seven, one end eight. Kerrison

awoke.

men we trust that this matter will the man in his room at 4 p.m on Both Those who

were tiring in was really making his man gafected.

No arrests have

yet been are acquainted with past financial booms know be given consideration by the Saturday and of his search of the the what

found the ring where he liked. of failures often result but the feature of the present situation is a very heartening terms of reference only include duplicate key was brought to fighting and the best of feeling. sons had to tece three counts, therefrom, Committee now appointed. The man's person. during which was again characterised by clean In the seventh round also Par- presence of legitimate enterprise. The journal goes on to state the protection of life and pro. light. The "evidence was in North was easily a winner on two for ue and one for five. He to escape. It was as well that that a study of the propectuses which had then been issued shows perty in the harbour. that the spirit of adventure which has always characterised British hope that, if not by this Com-man, and he was discharged.

sufficient for the conviction of the points. But we

wis a beaten man but simply Neal's seconds threw in the towel trade is again to the fore. Shipping companies, engineering committee, attention will be given by

refused to be knocked out. The at this stage, for their man was panies, road transport undertakings and a wide circle of manufactur- the Government and others con- ing enterprises have made their appeal to the public and in the cerned to the taking of adequate ese Football Club connected with anything else. A. B. Simmons, of even further heavy punishment (146 lbs) defeated C.E.B.A. Hud-

Yesterday afternoon the Chin" rather more

The final of this class provided next round was the last, for after only standing up to be punched.

bad been counfel majority of instances with conspicuous success.

..MAY DEFEATS HUNSON. The reasons for measures for rendering help to the Kowloon-Canton Railway H.M.S. Carlisle (146 lbs), met and his seconds threw in the towel son, of the Kowloon Torpedo De- seven and had received. Stoker May. HMS. Carlisle, this ready response to the call upon the public purse are not far overdue local steamers along the celebrated their third anniver- defeated Pre Dadd to seek. Investment has been practically forbidden for several China Coast during the typhoonsary with years and there is now ready recognition of the fact that the

* match between Wiltshire Regina (142) and to ended the fight Kerrison rot (136 lbs) in the fourth round industrial companies, which, like the great munition enterprises

teams drawn from the Club's As soon as the fight opened easily hold me championship, and of a six-round welterweight con and the engineering industries generally, are now seeking to expand

members. The game place on the ground adjacent to some heavy rights and lefts frst made his appearance before by doing most of the leading took Simmons began winging about demonstrated what a wonderfully test.

Hudson was giving away their business activities, are in the main sound propositions directed THE FOOCHOW SITUATION.

improved boxer he is since he by men of experience and ability and capable of making a bold bid

a great deal in weight, but began Hunghom Railway Station, which which Dadd had not enough We observe that the latest de- was elaborately decorated for the science to avoid, with the result if the additional capital is provided for a larger share of the world's mand made by Japan on China is occasion. Tea was served and a that he was badly knocked about.

a Hongkong audience,

though he never got home many trade. It is common knowledge that as the result of long years that the Peking Government large gathering spent a happy He had plenty of gameness and

NEAL BEATEN BY WEBB, punches. May, on the other hand, of war the world is the poorer in all that makes for material should take steps to suppress the afternoon. The visitors included tried his best against a man with

This Was & ten-round could hit quick and hard and in the progress, while on the other hand the fighting forces have made it boycott at Foschow. That is a Mr. H. P. Winslow, Mr. and Mrs. a longer reach and far more edo Depot, 125 lbs. and The third round was one of hard between second round put Hudson to the necessary to increase manufacturing activities to a considerable very reasonable request to make, C. D. Lamber: and Mr. S. Barger. ideas. The second round was one Seaman Webb, H.M.S. Ambrose, fighting out of which May came Stoker Neal, of the Kowloon floor three times for short counts. extent. There is. apparently, no intention on the part of those who but we do not know that the have charge of the great business enterprises in the old country grounds on which it is made are!

of bitting only; the most kindly to sit down and allow production to dwindle back to pre-war dimen- any too solid-namely, the fact show that the late Mr. C. H. Rose, was

Advices to hand from Hume disposed could hardly say there 127 lbs. Webb opened strongly and easily best. He made one very sions. The opportunity has come and it is intended to make the that Japanese warshipe have been at one time taipan of Jardine, it

boxing. Slap for slap, made points by doing the leading. questionable hit when Hudson best use of it. The change over from war to peace activities requires withdrawn from the Chinese port. Mathieson's in Hongkong, died Dedd getting the worst all resort he had recourse to with it. Having been forced to the

went the whole length..

Neal early on began covering up, was down, but the referee forgave capital and it is for this purpose as well as to provide the sinews of Of course, if those grounds are suddenly from heart failure at his through. The way both men great frequency. In the second boards again in the fourth round war for a well-organised campaign on foreign markets that the put forward on quid pro quo residence. appeals for capital have been made. One feature of the present basis, Japan arguing that as she previous Mr. Ross had been out description of "a game scrap." but Neal, who had much the ly overpowered, though against

Only a few days mixed matters up justifies the round Webb added further points, Hudson gave in. He was obvious- situation which deserves attention is the tendency to co-operation has complied with one request by shooting, and was in the City The third round saw both men very better style and pat in some man more of his own weight he among great firms so that the best use can be made of existing China the latter should do her a two days before the sad event tired. Dadd was game to the end, wonderful footwork, resources of production. It begins to look as if in future British good turu, well and good. But to It was only a fortnight before, he but everyone was convulsed at before the round was finished day's event closes mention should

Was in should stand a good chance. manufacturers would prefer to compete with foreign firms rather make a "demand"

no-wise extending himself, and Before this account of Satur- than with each other and to adopt the principle of large scale merely berause Japanese

China had so happily proposed the the way he jumped when trying production of comparatively few articles rather than small scale ships have been ordered to leave service and cremation took place knock him out. There was hearty fact, he began the third round in ance, which included His Ex- war-China Association. The funeral to feint. Simmons did all but evened matters up a little. In be made of the very large attend- output of a large number of commodities. This tendency is to be Chinese waters, is quite another at Woking on 1st December and applause for both contestants very business-like style and cellency the commended and it is one, moreover, which should give confidence matter. After all, so long as the ashes will be deposited in the when the final gong stopped what got in some nice blows to the William Rees Davies, K.C., Sir Governor, Bir And with regard to the above, Hongkong business men have an not in jeopardy, what right have

Japanese lives and property are family vault at Inverness...

was an exhibition of pure game- chin. By what seemed a lucky Haviland de Saumarez, the Hon. iraportant interest and also an important part to play. To secure Japanese warships there at all?

short jab Webb sent Neal to the Mr. Claud Severn, C. M. G., Mr. extra trade to help keep the newly-financed concerns fully going On the question of the desirability the subject of a charge brought Cruelty to a servant girl was

boarde almost at the conclusion N. J. Stabb, Mr. Justice Gom- should be their endeavour, and there should be close co-operation of the Chinese Government taking before one of the magistrates]

MIDDLEWEIGHT CLASS.

of the round, the gong sounding partz, Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.C. Mr. between them to that end. It is encouraging to note that the steps to suppress the boycott there to-day.

Fought between E.R.A. Ser on the count of three. Whether R. M. Dyer, Mr. C. M. Young- Department of Overseas Trade is exerting its utmost influence, and can be no two opinions. If the alleged to have assaulted her lbs) and A. B. Hatch of the same game semed at times to be in well-known residents.

A Chinese woman is geant, of H.M.S. Ambrose (162 this put Neal entirely off his and many other of Hongkong's the suggested exhibitions of British industries should do much to truth be told, we fear that Peking servant girl and to have caused ship (151 lbs) the final of this doubt, but he was repeatedly sent expand Britain's exports and together with a quickened activity has not by any means done all serious injuries which required competition only went into the to the floor afterwards. In the the splendid bamboo structure One could not help admiring among business men should go an immediate improvement in the that it might do in this connection. the girl's removal to Hospital. second round. Sergeant had a fourth round he took counts of that has been erected here, and it Consular Service, a better use of trade propaganda, and a more ready acceptance of the trading customs of the peoples with whom

The woman, who was admitted great advantage in weight and eight (twice) and nine and other might be worthy of consideration dealing is done. British methods are proverbially conservative,

to a bail of $100 in the charge reach and in the first round put wise contented him with by the officers of the Association and there is a need of modification in many directions. This is WATER SOLD AS OLD. LIQUOR this moin'ag. Her bail was con- the leading, got in some was somewhat similar. Heal the whole of the season for is room, did not appear in Court this to good use. He did all covering up. The following round to keep the shed erected during readily recognised by all business men who are not too deeply in New York-Abarrel, fitted with fiscated and a warrant was issued very heavy blows and forced was first punished when against provides a cruel better venue than the old rats. Certain it is that if a concerted effort could be made a small container con ected with for her re-arrest. It was stated Hatch to rapeatedly cover. by manufacturers at Home, by all British business men abroad, the bung-hole filled with high-that on her discharge from was his round all the way. The but went back to his corner not

It the ropes aud was down for nine, the City Hall. and by those officials who are directly interested in trade, a great proof bourbon is then loaded with hospital, the servant girl would second round was young when altogether like a beaten man. He for the conducting of Saturday's Credit is due to all the officiais acquisition for British commerce could be secured. The day is one plain water and sold to victims be admitted into the Po Leung Hatch was soat to the boards for must have a big reserve of pluck.evens, but to none more so than of a great opportunity; it only needs to be taken proper advantage who sample the decoy whisky Kok, a Chinese institution which cant of a poly to go down The sixth round opened by Webb to Mr. J U Widan, to whom the of People at Home are doing their share, and it remains for British- and pay as much as $1,000 for the had been set up for the benefit of almost immediately for a further doing some further hard hit tponing fraternity of the Colony ers abroad to do theirs,

unfortunate servant girls.

count of nine. He tried to carry "ting and Neal ́ ́zzain trying is once more indebted

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to the investor.

crip

BBBBON.

barrel

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amusement than

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