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NOTES & COMMENTS.
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THE MARATHON RACE.
There is quite a deal of interest already being manifested in the Васе, forthcoming Marathon which is being organised under the auspices of the Hongkong Boxing Association, and which is to take place over an eleven mile course on February 21. A very successful similar event was run in April. 1918, when there was a total of 6% entries and 56 actual, starters,
SATURDAY. JANUARY. 17. 1920."
DAY BY DAY,
1895.
WHERE THERE IS A FREE HONGKONG TWENTY- COURSE FOR IDEAS, THE RADICAL
FIVE YEARS AGO. WHO WILL NOT WAIT ON THE SLOW PROCESS OF PERSUASION IS NO FRIEND OF DEMOCRACY.-| Prof. Eduard A. Ross,
་་
Yesterday there, was a clean bill of health in the Colony.
The Government is asking for The Hong-tenders for the erection of 12 kong Police Reserve was then houses at Happy Valley. responsible for the promotion and
58
it might rightly be said that the Hongkong Boxing Asso ciation has, in part, grown out of
same
It is notified that dogs without collars found at large after 10 p.m. are liable to be destroyed by be destroyed by the Police.
(Complied from the "Hongkong Telegraph" files for week ending January 26, 1895.)
THE DOLLAR.
Jan. 18th. The rate of the Dollar, on demand, to-day is 19. 11-5/83.
THE VOLUNTEERS.
Jan. 18th.-It affords us infinite pleasure to be able to report that although the Volunteers took part
in a most gallant defence of the forts at Stonecutters Island last The vessel by which the two night, not one of them was in- Chinese delegates from Paris are jured, neither did any of them returning is at present at Hai.miss their footing or sprain their phong, and will not arrive in Hongkong until Monday.
the Police Reserve, the careful management can be Hooked forward to. The course over which the men will be run- ing is in an opposite direction to that previously taken, for where-
ankles or put a hip joint out or as Shaukivan was the farthest
dislocate their false teeth or will be objective before, it
entirely lose the run of their false Total output of the Kailan bair. Thank Heaven! They are past Pokfulum on this occas-
sets Mining Administration's mines all safe and sound., but tatig- ion.
advertisement An forth all particulars, and in for the week ending 3rd January, ed. But what is more to the point, connection with the prizes to be 1920 amounted to 97,214 tons and Hongkong is believed to be awarded we have pleasure in the sales during the period. to absolutely impregnable so long as announcing that the Hongkong 81.673 tons.
the H.K.Vs. maintain their pre- Telegraph has presented
sent standard of efficiency. Our magnificent cup for the first prize.
The first prize for the forth-war "special" who is with the On the occasion of the last race, coming
Race-a army," at the front, wires just as the South China Morning Post magnificent silver cup-has been we were going, to press "So the Hongkong hard at it can't report just now, came forward in a similar manner presented by and it was possible to award prizes Telegraph. Other trophies will Full particulars, including details to the first six competitors home. be welcome.
of shocking casualties to-morrow, It is to be hoped that this year's
Haven't slept for three nights and | fear shall not be able even to race will witness quite as many prizes, and if there are any who
fetch up at church on Sunday. Not a sign anywhere of the enemy would like to show a generous interest in this very popular
at present."
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DEMOB" AND HONGKONG.
In connection with the de- mobilisation of troops and the reversion of the millions of men from war-time work to civil
Marathon
His Excellency the Governor has appointed Mr. Chow Shou- son to be a member of the Sanitary Board for a term of three years with effect from the 12th January, 1920. vice Mr. Chan Kai-ming, deceased.
TRAINING TIMES.
A HEAVY MORNING'S
WORK.
INDIAN SCHOOL.
ANNUAL REPORT AND PRIZE-GIVING.
2'
The annual distribution of prizes
the Ellis Kadoorie: School at Sookunpoo Valley took place to-day at noon. The prizes. were given away by the Hon. Mr. Claud Severa, C.M.G. Interested visitors at the proceedings were Sir Ells Kadoorie and Mr. A. F. Arculli. Owing to indisposition.. Mr. R* J. Birbeck, the Head- master, was unable to attend and his place was taken by Mr. A. R. Cavalier, Inspector of Vernacular Schools.
At Happy Valley this morning was seen what was perhaps the largest attendance of the present training season, and a great many ponies were given gallops over various distances. Both courses were in use, the condition of the grass track favouring the making of good times. Below will be found the recorded times of 72 ponies. The feature gallop of the morning was that of Mr. John Peel's Pile Driver, which is al- read a fall mite and a half in 'S congratulations to Mr. Sevem on ready the fancied Derby entry.
Mr. E Ralphs expressed their
min. 25 secs, covering the last the honour which the latter had: mile in the fast time of 2 min. 15 obtained at the University yester sece. There were other good day. He referred to the generosity gallops, and it is being demon-of Sir Ellis Kadoorie, the founder strated that for the Races this of the school, in offering a further year there is a very fine collec. free scholarship in connection. tion of ponies."
with the new upper class that was being formed. He wished to- thank Mr. Arculli aud Mr. tinued to assist by arranging for Nemazee who generously con-
free attendance in many cases.
"Glockings" are appended- DERBY GRIFFINS.
Pile Driver-37: 1.13; 147: 2.23; 2.57; 3.28.
Alaska Chief,-37; 1.14; 1,51.- 35: 2.27.2,5; 3.00.1/5.
Cigar Box-39,2.5; 1.17.25; 1.52.45; 2.24.1/5.
Gadzow's Tarn-35.1.5: 1.13.1/5 1.52.
The annual report stated that the averge attendance of pupils numbered 95 and the fees collect number was 104 in September ed amounted to $1,852. The greatest
and the lowest 88 in July. This compared favourably with 1918, when the attendance Algerian Chief.-37: 1.15: 1.54:bered. 89 and the fees 2.27; 3.05; 3.40.2·5; 4.14.
Aviation.-46:
1.30; 2.12:
Plaiu John.-38: 1.15; 1.50; 2.27.3.01.333.
Farmer.-44; 1.24: 2.03; 2.41; 3.16;3.46.25,
Beggar King-40; 119: 1.57;
MR. GSHARPE, PHILANTHROPIST255a
Jan. 23rd. That well-known local philanthropist. M:. G.
It is notified that at the expira-Sharpe. has once more come to
tion of three months the Ou Yick the fore by reason of another Lung Kee Steamship Company remarkable act of goodness and Limited, will, unless cause is mercy. This time it is the Sikh shown to the contrary, be struck police who have been the object) off the Register and the Company of bis benevolent intentions, and will be dissolved.
the only thing we regret is that he should, metaphorically speak- To the Register of Medicaling, have cast "pearls before swine". It seems that he sent Practitioners is added the name
Alexandra Buildings. He is pats of butter as a "cumshaw" to Doctor of Medicine and Master the Sikh members of the Force of Surgery of the McGill Univer-who unanimously refused to have sity. Canada and Licentiate of anything to do with the strange gift on the grounds that they had the Medical Council of Canada.
no use for such dairy produce and don't like the smell of it. Poor old chap!
High Tide 392,5 1.17.25 1.53.45: 2.32.2 5:3.09.25; 3.41.2, 5. Chief-38 1.12.35; 1.47.1.5; 2.23: Hongkong Chier and Kandy 2.5925: 3.31.
Serenty-one boys out of 89 passed collected amounted to $1,740.
the annual examination held in July. The weakest subjects
School throughout the arithmetic and grammar,
were To kindly gave three prizes for the encourage Urdu, Mr. Ackbar
subject. There were two scholar- and the top bey of each class was ships tenable at Queen's College
Spoilt Child-38: 1.15; 1.50: for one year. In addition to this given a Government scholarship 2.24.25; 2.57.35; 3.31.2.5; 4.06.
Mr. Arculli and Sir Ellis Kadoorie Charles. 41: 1.20; 1.55; 2.32; paid the whole or part fece for 40 3.08.25; 3.42.
Talisman.-49; 117:
boys. Gaines showed much im- 2.33: 3.05.
provement.
The Hon. Mr. Claud Severa Wilkin's Micawber.-45; 1.30; said he shared the regret express-
1.55;
Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a occupations it has generally to be of Dr. James Alfred Urquhart, to the Central Police Station 2002.12: 2.48; 3.27.3.5; 4.05.15: ed by Mr. Ralphs at the absence
fixed period will be continued until countermanded.
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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1920.
BRITISH AERIAL ENTERPRISE
But it
agreed that in the main the authorities responsible have done a really wonderful work. has often come about that those men who are in out-of-the- way places and far-off garrisons do sometimes fail to participate in the general orders, and it looks as though there are quite a few men in Hongkong who have every reason to feel aggrieved that they have not been more speedily sent Home. It has come
to our notice that in some re-
spects official demobilisation orders are being ignored by the authorites here and that there are
men still retained
OPERA SEASON.
0:
** FAUST **.
were
4.37.3 5.
Allied King.-3.3.5: 1.15.3.5; 1,54; 2.30.2 5: 3,02.
Cadzow's Glen-37.3 5: 1.14.4.5: 1.48: 2.19.2.5.
Isleman.-36.35; 1.13; 1.51.- 15; 2.28; 3.00.2/5.
Tartar King-37.1 5; 1.15.45; 1.53.3.5; 2.25.
The following "Derby" times were recorded yesterday:
Lord Lorne.-39; 1.16; 1.16; 1.51; 2.26; 3.02; 3.35.
Paper Money and Rei Ensign. given-39 1.16: 1.51: 2.26. 35; 3.02.
3:5; 3.35, 4/5.
LATE MRS. MATTOCK.
05-
35.
Wakeford.-39; 1.13; 1.47. El Dorado-36; 1.12; 1.46.
2.27.2.5. 2.21.25:
of Mr Birbeck, the headmaster, and he hoped they would bear that his indisposition, which pre- vented him from being present that was only a temporary one and A Chinese draper's shop at
he would be able to Shaukiwan yesterday had
proceed on leave for which be was due, The school, which customer who paid $3.10 for a
LITERARY IMPROVEMENT.
had come into being through the roll of cloth. This money was in
generosity of Sir Ellis Kadoorie, Jan. 24th-The Daily Prexa subsidiary coins which
had a fine modern building which was particularly favoured. It discovered to be coppera on their is improving vastly-only the being tested by the accountant wrong way. Last night, as every of the shop. Before he could body knows, a most enjoyable
no other school bad and it also had an advantage which no other make his departure with the roll St. George's Ball was
school in the Colony possessed "customer" was at the City Hall and this of cloth, the
10 a is the contemptible manner
-an open space with beautiful grabbed and handed over
SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINE. The prisoner was in which the Wyndham Stret
surroundings. Through arrange- ukong.
Lauza. 39. 35; 1.15, 35; 1.45.
ments
made by the In view of the great developments which are taxing place in who have been eligible for de- brought before Mr. N. L. Smith rag yes, rag "Granny "notices
Recreation Ground Com- civil aviation, it is worthy of note that Great Britain has been the mobilisation for the past six to-day and a sentence of three it in what is alleged to be a
Tarzan.--40: 122; 1.59; 236;mittee & portion of that Ene new first country to establish regular air communication outside her months. We know that there are inths' hard labour was icflicted. morning paper: St. George's 3.13.3.46.
had been recreation ground Ball took place last nigh: and
Moonshine.-36; 1.14; 1.53 35. allotted for the use both of the borders. The International Air Convention, first conceived in some men, including married men,
was a brilliant success. Our re
Wee Mouse and Cannon.-48; newly formed Indian Recrea- Britain and in the main based on the Air Navigation Regulations who have been away from Home
port will appear to-morrow."
130; 2.03; 2.46; 3.21 ; 3.54. drawn up for the control of civil flying at Home; has now been for nearly four years and have
tior. Club and the Achool. Sanmartin-39.2,5; 1.17.25; When everything assented to by all the Allied and Associated Powers excepting L.S.A. never had a day's teave during
had been 1.52.4 52.24.1 5. and Japan, but in anticipation of formal assent, provisional agree that period. It was recently.
finally settled he hoped ments permitting flying between the countries parties thereto had been announced by the War Office that
it would be the intention of the entered into between Gres Britain and various continental countries. all Derby men and volunteers
Indian Recreation Club, through A daily service has been in operation between London and Paris for would be embarked from
King Robert-37: 1.11.2;5; the generosity of some of its present stations. OT eome months, and more recently a service has been inaugurated be. their
1.46; 2.19.2/5. "Faust", the most popular of
FUNERAL AT HAPPY
members, to erect a pavilion and tween London and Brussels. In addition, the conclusion of these theatres by February. and
VALLEY.
Kipper.-18; 1.15; 1.51; 2.25. operatic performances, was play-
he also hoped that that pavilion provisional agreements enabled aircraft of private enterprise to visit there were other dates given for ed with distinguished success at
Glansman-43.15; 1.24; 1.59; would be available also for the Amsterdam, Brussels, Christiania. Copenhagen, Lausanne. Madrid,
men who joined later, but by the Theatre Royal last evening
Great sympathy is felt for 2.36.4:5; 3.12.35; 3.48.4/5.
school. (Applause). The Ellis- Paris and Stockholm and a demonstration flight for civil purposes April 1, all men who had joined by The Russian Grand Opera Co. Captain C. J. Matrock, of the
Surprise and Mammy's Child. Kadoorie School bad justified by R.A.F. aircraft was pushed as far as Helsingfors.
up at any time for the war period
Navigation 10: 1.17; 1.50.3.5; 2.24.
its existence and he was sure Trumpet-39; 1.15.2/5; 1.50.4/5; it was going to be of even greater Small though these beginnings may be, the experience ther would be on their way Home for A very large audience testified Indo-China Steam
to the popularity of this Company, at the death of his afford of an entirely new phase of aviation will rapidly have the release. The authorities are well well-known piece. Mr. Chern-wife, which took place at North 2.23.1/5.
us in the future. He had heard way for expansion. Flans are in contemplation for North Sea aware of the dates given, and it enke, in the character role Point on Thursday, more
Savernake-33; 1.17.25; 1.55; the report which had been read services, and serious attention is being given to the flights to is sincerely to be hoped that
with great pleasure especially Naughty Chili-46.35; 1.35; with regard to the upper class- Australia and the Cape. The recent success achieved by Cap: every effort will be made to acted creditably, though we pecially as the bereaved husband We are of opinion that Mr.is at present at Home and is Ross Smith in flying from England to Australia, and the fact that
release the men of the
3.01.4/5: 3.41.15; which it had been found possible others are attempting to repeat the effort, show how far aviation garrison units affected so that valentine, would have been able with his daughter. The deceased 4.14.4/5; 4.46.4/5.
Gorienko. who took the part of shortly due back in the Colony
to establish in the school, because has advanced since the war. This flight is the longest ever attempt. they can participate in the ad- to treat this difficult part in a lady bad been resident in Hong-
Bayford.--47; 1.29; 2.09; 2.47; to that extent it would make the ed nearly 12,000 miles-and includes a non-stop trip of 1,750 miles vantages of an early reversion to
school self-contained. Boys of at the extreme end of the journey. Much poineer work has been civil life and status. We have way which would have proved of kong many years and she was 3.24: 3.56.2/5.
Tredegar and Trelawny-44; the sehool would be able to mose advantage.
extremely well liked by all who Nenertheless undertaken by the Air Ministry in opening up this route and also thought fit to refer to this matter be topk his role with conspicuous knew her.
1.27; 2.06; 2.47; 3.24.4/5; 3.57.2/5. matriculate direct to the Univer- that to South Africa. The route to Egypt and India, which is because we know that there is a
The funeral took place at
Trevelyan.-43; 1.23; 1.57.3/5.sity. They had some very kind Target and Hawkes.-47; 1.31; benefactors connected with the followed on the flight to Australia, was explored and traversed by great deal of disappointment felt success. Too much credit can-
not be given Miss Sasanova, who Happy Valley last evening and air a year ago. East of Calcutta the difficult stages over Burma.
by the men affected.
school acted
their and
and he hoped the Malay Peninsula and the Dutch East Indies were surveyed last LABOUR LEADER'S PLUMS, in her study of Marguerite rites being performed by the Rev.1.27; 2.05: 2.44.4/5; 3.21.25; 3.55. make it possible for the boys to
brilliantly was largely attended, the last 2.13; 2.52; 3.25.2/5.
Craistmount and Rvsa-45; generosity in the future would year and a scheme prepared for the establishment of landing There is a vary critical position More especially
she V.H. Copley Moyle. The num- grounds at intervals of 400 miles. Concurrently, survey parties at Home just now in connection excellent in the death scene of erous floral tributes sent testified
Ben and Chimes.-40.3/5; 1.18.-proceed to the University. were at work between Cairo and the Cape, and much useful work has with the demands of the National Valentin, her brother. Though to the popularity of the deceased. 15; 1.55.2,5; 2.19. been accomplished.
Union of Railwaymen, and from
The following "subs" Д "few improvements might those sending wreaths including, Britain, in common with other belligerent countries, had in hand what Reuter has told us it seems have
timed yesterday :--- been mace in- the besides the bereaved relatives, at the end of the war a large number of heavier-than-air machines that the men are rather inclined choosing
Buck Up and Buzz O-40; of the cast for the Indo-China S.N. Company, of all types, and in additior about 100 airships in commission and to be a little unreasonable. By their various parts, one
1.18; 1.59; 2.35; 3.11. must Messrs. Dennys and Bowley, Mrs. under construction, buth of non-rigid and rigid types. In the case reason of the
news coming say at the outset that none in the N.J. Stabb, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. of heavier-than-air craft, the Air Ministry has handed over to the to hand regarding what is Company could have successfully Smith, Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Disposals Board such machines as from time to time became surplus considered at living wage substituted Mr. Vainoff, who, as Stapleton, Mr. and Mrs. Furler. to Air Force requirements. In the case of airships, where great for the men, it is interesting Mephistopheles, acted his difficult and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. sums of money must be expended in the early days of commercial to note thetare a few part splendidly.
G.A: Burn, Mr. and Miss Wildin.. development, all parties interested in the subject were brought to specially big plums reserved for gether at an official conference, with a view to united action Labour leaders. Thus Mr. J. H.
and Mrs. Diss. Mr., Mrs. and Miss Mr. and Mrs. MacKay, Mr. and Miss McNeill and Mrs. Sutor, Mr. being taken. Several "rigid airships of raodern type which Thomas now gets £1,000 a year are under construction, as well as other surplus airships, from the National Union of Rail.
Kent, Mr. and Mrs. E. Abraham, sheds and stores. were offered at reasonable figures by the waymen, a free. furnished house,
Mr. and Mrs. Summers, Mr. and Government as the basis for a sound scheme of development. and a free £1,100 motor car. "This
Mrs. Culliford, Mr. and Mrs. A Committee of the leading members of the airship and allied indicates clearly," says Mr. Tho-
Gittias, Dr. and Mrs. Cosion To,, industries was formed and it is hoped that a combine will shortlymas, the growing dignity of
Mrs. H. Mathias, Miss Skipton materialise to undertake this enterprise, Little can be said at the Lal our," and as he chooses so in Parliament up to £600 a year, and the Girls of Diocesan School, moment of the actual line of progress, but it is certain that as the to regard it, one may hope that the £400 received from the State the Misses Bishop, Miss Ada M.2/5. rigid airship is essentially a long-distance machine, and as develop the rank and file, who keep him not being deemed enough. So Gomes, Mrs. A 0. D. Gourdin ment may show that it is a type of aircraft peculiarly suited to the in his comfortable job, and in this Union, as in the railway- and family, "Frankie" Gomes, requirements of the British Empire, the programme adopted may be who глау bave wondered men's, there should be no unrest Capt. F. Wheeler, Mr. T. Arthur, a large one. In this, as in other questions of civil aviation, it may during the late strike whether or penury at the head of the Mr. Jackson (Central Police be expected that the aim will be to allow private enterprise the he was much of a demi-god after family, but an inducement to Station), Mr. W. G. Williams, Mr. fullost freedom for development consonant with public safety and all, will agree. These are proe redoubled effort. Labour leaders C. H. W. Kew, Mr. Francis the general plan which has es its object to win for the British perous times indeed, for the cap ara no altruists. They are just Gomes, Mr. Simon Tee Yan, the aircraft industry and the air transport services their position in the tains of Trade Unionism. The like other human beings, and N.Y.K., Mrs. Y. Yasuda and Mrs. commercial realm which the Royal Air Force achieved by gallantry Miners' Federation has brought want to be comfortable and as T. Toda, Mr. M. Hashimoto and
the salaries of its repressnatives well paid as possible.
Mr. E. Mori,
in the war.
sung
WAS
matinee, the Company presents This afternoon, at the 3.15 p.m. Traviata." and this evening "Cavalleria Rusticana
and Pagliacci.
+
2.36.
OLD PONIES.
were
Runaway Light.-40; 1.22; 2.03;
Malcolm-37; 1.11; 1.45; 2 19. Sumatra Chief-38; 1.14; 1.50; 2.27; 3.03; 3.35.
Mountain King.-38;
JAPAN'S DEMOCRACY.
As indications of the "ware of democratic feeling passing over Japan," an American correspon- dent notes that station masters and railway officials of high authority ara discarding their swords and uniforms are to be abolished in higher grade schools, and-what is even more startling 1.15;the Imperial family in future
travel "just like ordinery pas abolished on all but main line Firet class cars are to
trains.
1.52; 2.28.2/5; 2.59.3/5.
Gentle Cat-36; 1.11; 1.44. Kalamazoo-35; 1.14: 1.53.2/5; 2.28.2/5.
Colinton-39.4/5; 1.19; 1.53.1/5; 2.31.3/5; 3.08; 3.40.
Vivat.-37 1.11.2/5; 1.45; 2.19.-
sengers.
Burning Daylight.-36; "1.11;
1:43.
“LARSEN GRIFFINS. Carneo-401.22; 1:59; 2.35;
King Cole and King Bruce.- 40; 1.20; 1.57: 235, 3.10; 3.43.2/5. Exchange-46; 1.30; 2.12;
Mighty King and Velley King. 40; 159; 2.35.1/5; 3.07. Scotchbox and Snuffbox.-39; | 3.13; 3.46. 1.16; 1.50.
Red Robe-44; 1.24; 2.03; 2.41; 3.16; 3.46. 2/5.
Slam-39.2/5; 1.17.2/5; 1.53.4/5; 2.3.2/5: 3.09.2/5; 3.41.2/5.
The following old ponies went yesterday:
Nutford.-47; 1.29; 2.09; 2.47; 3.21; 3.56.2/5.
Danford.-39; L13; 1.47.
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