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SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 14. 1920.

DAY BY DAY.

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HONGKONG UNIVERSITY UNION

AMATEUR THEATRICALS.

BOXING.

WILTSHIRE'S TOURNATM

MENT.

SOCIAL CLUBS OF THE FLEET.

The feast Our Guests" was proposed by the Secretary of the

A PERFECT FAITH WOULD LIFT It is a fact that has previously Us ABSOLUTELY, ABOVE FEAS.-; been commented on that this George MacDonald. winter the Colony has enjoyed anj

CARLISLE" ENTERTAINED almost remarkably clean bill of

It is well known that in the The Wiltshires had the use of

BY "HAWKINS", health from the diseases point

main part, the works of Lord The Ring at the 'Volunteer Head- tuf view. And for this the

Dunsany have a distinct lean-last night for their regimental was the scene of a dinner and quarters yesterday afternoon and Wiseman's Cafe last erening Sanitary Department has to re- ceive the credit. According to the Mz. A. G. Coppin has been ing towards adventure and championships. The Hongkong smoking concert given by the experience of previous years the appointed a Visiting Justice to all manner of things appertaining Boxing Association kindly allowed Chief and Petty Officers Socf, plague season is due to come the Fo Leung Kuk. round in about two months' time.

to mystery, and the plays as pre- and men of the regiment attended opposite

the use of the matshed, and officers Club of H. M.S." Hawkins "to but steps 470.

number in we understand, Yesterday's

sented last night by the students en masse. There were many visitors "Carlisle ". health

H.MLS. already being taken to make shows one non-fatal case of of the Hongkong University in the evening, the member of the this less serious than is usually cerebrospinal fever la Chinese). Unjon were typical of his fantastic H.K... being invited to be pre- kind in Hongkong, the first being This is the second affair of this the case. The practice of former!

bas

writings and limpid style, One.sent. The beats were fought in in December last, when" Carlisle been to wait The Hongkong and China" The Tents of the Arabs," is a the afternoon, each limited to entertained "Hawkins ". until plague has made

its Mining Co. has been granted a tale of the trials of a King who three rounds, the semi-finals and appearance and then to co-licence to trade under the Non- was passionately fond of the finals commencing at 8 pm.

Every facility had been given contrate on the extermination of Ferrous Metal Industry Ordin-desert, whilst the other. "The the rodents on which thrivesance.

The fighting was very clean and keenly appreciated

jby the management, "a fact very Gods of the Mountain." the atmosphere generally very officials

by the the flea that carries the deadly

responsible distinctly fantastic. spiritualistic sportsmanlike. Some of the boxing

for the germ. Our presen: Medical Officerį Mr. E. W. Hamilton has been and mysterious. The last named was crude. but on the other hand

arrangements. of Health is trying to avoid the appointed to 30 4 appearance of plague altogether. District Officer. New Territories. saccess

Assistant play has been staged with great some likely looking talent was to be

Chief Writer.A. A. Dawes pre- is a well-known fact that and to be a Magistrate and to Theatre, London, and one could

sided. and the excellent menu at the Haymarket scen. certain rat pills and other" bait "hold a small Debis Court in the imagine the reception London the procedings,

the The Regiment's Rani entivened arranged by

Secretary, V.CP.O.J. Taylor, was obviously to have 10 effect on New Territories. the Hongkong specimen of rodent.

prople-who accept invariably The fighting was under Army box. 3 source of extreme gratification. but this year

without question anything tainting rules, with silent erunt. Eight It was anticipated that the The Gesta notifies that in-ling of mystery gave it.

President and Vice President of "menu" is being pre-formation has been received from London. the Hongkong people. The officals were.-Referee: Lt. the Club. Flag Captain R. G. H.

As inure gloves were used. pared for then by the M.C.H. as H.B.M. Minister at Tokyo to the who attended last night receivedol. Lering : Judges Lt. Com. Drew | Henderson, R. Y., and Com the result of his experience gained jeffers that the regulations govern- it well. at Home and in France. This ising the fumigation of ships clear-

EN. and LA Ansell: Timekeeper.inander Frederic W. Bennett, being freely distributed a monthing from Hongkong for Tsingtan presented first

"The Tents of the Arabs" was la. Mooney,

R. Y.. would be present, but duty or so before the plague season is have been cancelled.

and was

The results fellow: not

unfortunately intervened. expected. The poison will noti

received quite so well as the one!

· Middleweights. that followed, partly because the! unty kill the rats but is su The plays of Lord Dunsany. story itself is not so prominent in i

Corp. Gee. "B" Co., v. Pte. EastHawkins Club in a few well to kil!

the The Gods of the Mountain" and colouring, and partly because the man. "D" Co.-Eastman retired. tle a 28 well, and by this The Tents of the Arabs." will theme or plot was not productive!

chosen words, the Vice Chairman Pte. Holdway, "A" Co. v. Pie. of Carlisle "responding suitably means it is hoped very consider be given by the students of the of any real excitement or an in- King, Co-King was knocked and outlining the aim of the Jably to lesson' any chance of a Hongkong University, Unilen attensely dramatic situation. Inaut in the second round. The rate of subscription to "The Hongkong Telegraph" is $36 bad plague season. With its con-Theatre Roya on Wednesday, fact it

Carlisle per angum. (Payable in Advance.)

jest population Hongkong can! February sth.

in originating the seldom is

Pte. Gilbert, "C" Co., one finds!

v. Pte. movement on the China Station. at 5.30 p.m.dramatic situations, in The rate per quarter and per mensem, proportional. Subscrip-ill about a seniors epidemic

Lord Thorne. "B" Co.-Gilbert won af- At present the Social Club move- tions for any period less than one month will be charged as for a fart that has been very regrettably price, and special tickets are obis woven round the life of a King Children will be admitted at half; Dunsany's writings. The story

ter a pretty even contest.

ment represented a tree with but full month.

established by the heavy death rolistainable from the Registrar of who has known the cities to Newman, "B" Co.-Dawes was sent to promote o her branches and Set. Dawes, "B" Co., v. Pte. two branches, but it was the aim The Hongkong Telegraph "is delivered free when the address that have marked so many past the Universis at $1 for students long and is weary is accessible to messenger. Peak subscribers can have their copies utbreaks. Rebents will learn of the local schools.

and who down twice. Newman being declar-encourage their growth. delivered at their residences without any extra charge. On copies with a considerable amount of

craves for a life n the deserted the winner. sent by post an additional $1.80 per quarter is charged for postage. pleasure of these added pre-i

"The Social Clubs of the Fleet" among the tents of the Arabs. Geo and - Hobway met in the was ably proposed by the Chair- Single Copies, Daily, ten cents.

His Excellency the Governor Mustapa B. Osman takes theen intimis, the was ammessive! hope that they will be successful, signation by Major John Hassy xpression to his lines, whilst way out in time dirst round. cautions, and we can join in the has accepted with regret the re-part with ease and gives free fran the start and mokosi Heli-

man of the Carlisle Club, Master at Arins and als append a word of ap-¡ William Armstrong of his Come: M. H. Lo as

Alec W. preciation of those who are sol mission in the Hongkong Velux Desert"

"Eznarza of the

Alexander. and honoured with Gilbert and Newnan wore the studiously looking after the health teet Curps, with effect from the streess.

applause from all sides. was An unqualified ther pur. Newnan had an in- of the Colony.

19th February, 1920, His Excel-peans to play eficiently the pariert kabet of Spine example of the wealth of talent

It is difficult for Eur- advantage in reach, not

The smoking concert following the dinner was A QUESTION OF FIGURES.

a still further enes desires to ples on record of a female, but to a Chinese the Son but the decision, There is always something!his appreciation of the valuabitask interesting in a study of fures; services rendered by Major Arm- The

must be doubly difficult. ti dei tot tank the short work to be found in H. M. Service. impersonation wasi of Newman in the final that was The items were given by each relating to populations to their strung while commanding the indeed clever and worthy of compet. The lank Sewn did club alternately, and bat for the birth and deall rates: increase Artillery Company during the mendation. The other characters well with his left. in the selecting hours would have held and decrease. Such figures might! war. well be called "vital statistics

which were satisfactorily present-round, however. Nowman stopped the audience considerably longer ed were 1. Gutierrez (Bei-Narby one in the jaw and soon after but for the necessary restrictions for they are in

An armed robbery has been Ng Cheong Yew (Aoob). Yeak one in the solar plexus put him on time. vital to all nati ns. W reported as taking place in the Cheong Hoe. (The Chamberlain all remember how France was village of Ter Yak, in the New and Lim Eng Hae (Zabra

Chief Stoker Price. E. R. A supposed to be going into decline Territories. A hawker's house was

Featherweights.

Bisgood, Petty Officer Bishop, a few years are heruse her death broken open in the early hears of was entirely different in theme LAN of "D" Company, and evening, although discrimination

and Stoker Then were only two centestant probably the best turns of the F. O. Gant were rale was greater than the birth the 13th instant by four men and appeared to appeal more to have op Company, is a very difficul: rask in a rate; how some said that it was who proceeded to ransack the the audience. Here the curning was the finished. It was programme containing so many a sign of overscivilisation. The place in the light of torches which and subtlety of Dunsany wastle more than a sparring bet, splendid items." atest fures to hand regarding they had brought with them. One fully revealed in Japan are worthy of a little notice. of the men was armed with amanner. Seven beggars, whose the rober

an original Ne getting the decision. He was In pre-war times Japan's birth revolver clothing, money and arts. incidentally. were admir- rate was only exceeded by Han-jewellers to the extent of $69 ably represented, set out to a willing mill, Cooper gave in the Pte. Drew v. Pte. Cooper.-A pery and Rumania. Of course, it were stolen.

distant city where they intend to second round. must be remembered, that China

appear as Gods. They apparent-i many other countries. The preacher at the Wesleyan have begged all their lives and kins was knocked out in the first) Cpl. Ewin v. Wilkins.-W- Church to-morrow is Mr. H. are seen lamenting their poverty round. Telus. In quoting figures f Japan it Bisseker, of Birmingham, who and that the "divine benevolence" would, perhaps, be best to place is touring China and the East of man is not what it used to be. De

The them in juxtaposition with those generally on behalf of the Lay- Agmar the chief beggar conceives of Great Britain, a better under-man Missionary Movement to the idea of appearing as Godsd standing being obtained thereby obtain an insight into the work and the scheme is found to work

Britain's population on the Mission Field from a lay--for

1 time and eventually

turned to

a

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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1924.

THE HOUSING PROBLEM.

and

Can

make

every Fonse

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22

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"The Gods of the Mountain,"

Haunchy.

led first. He was down dual was a spirited" affair.

i Rain 4 m give him

recently introduced at Home by Dr. Addison under the title of the net annual increase of 350,000 4 well-known local preacher in beggars are

be 46,000,000 she has man's standpoint. Mr. Bisseker is real Gods come along and the attack, but Drow was hard to knock

grants 10

hut

every

THE DOLLAR

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DON'T FORGET.

be so attractive. Of the actors

Lightweights.

themselves too much commenda- Ple.Smith, "A" Co., v. Pte. Hicks,

At the conclusion. "The King" and carried in that spirit of was proposed by the Chairman loyalty and enthusiasm invariably associated with the men of H. M, Fleet.

LO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.

with the gloves," he says on one

page, and almost as much with I am married, very serious when my hat, my boots, nd my socks.

In the discussions which have recently taken place locally in Taking

Dre carried end regard to housing, we have seen no mention made of the measure to

Staggeringg Ewin more perwertulis built, kept up tie | Housing (Additional Powers) Bill. It is a most comprehensive Japan has 50.000.000 inhabitants. England and is at present Pre- Succinctly. this is the story and is fest and he was still fighting the rehearsels of "Cinderella" at enactment, intended to deal with an abnormal situation which has an er

stone out. The third round saw him still. Finding a spare moment during pressed hartly on people seeking accommodation. Its object is to is 12.774. With a population of Preachers' Association.

net annual increase sident of the Wesleyan Local it will be agreed is essentially tough weakly, at the finish. Ewin Drury Lane, Stanicy Lupino make further provision for the better housing of the peuple, to less than 22 per cent greater than authorise the acquisition of land for the development of garden Britain, Japan's birth rate is 75

fantastic. It is the homely and won by a big margin, but Drew thought he would write ome cities or for the purposes of town planning schemes, and to make percent. greater. For her surplus

convincing air with which the quite deserved the approbation confessions." "I can do a bit most impossible of situations are accorded him. further provision with respect to the borrowing powers of public population Britain has a huge

endowed that causes the play to authorities and budies and with respect to the securities issued by Empire, but for Japan there can them.

One of the most interesting features of this new Bill is that it with a tremendous overcrowding be no doubt that she is faced

tion cannot be given them; they "C" Co.-Smith retired after at home, and live a quiet life- empowers the Minister of Health to

ANOTHER BIG DROP. make

are indeed a credit to Mr. Sinclair. minute's experience. persons or bodies of

any problem. Japan persons contructing houses for the long time been seeking an has for 3

who has worked so hard to bring. Pte. Bridewell, "D" Co., v. Pte. golf, and I have no knowledge of when the baby is out. I can't play working classes which comply with the prescribed conditions outle:.

The dollar showed another about such a success. There are Schope, "A" Co-Schope fought the gentle piscatorial art, but I and are certified by the local authority. or un appeal on her

attempt being drop this morning, the muments, however, when Agmar a plucky uphill battle. Bridewell can tell very good stories about to the Minister, to have been completed in a proper and work-no avail. As her people increase Silver was 4d. down.

part has been of demand rate being 5s. 7146.(Mr. Ngan Shai Leung) seems to ed all through and won on points. both. I am a fair connoisseur of manlike manner." But it is laid down that the construction of in education and intelligence, as

remember everything but the Pte. Brett, "B" Co., v. Pte.paintings. old books, old port, and such houses must have begun within twelve months after the pass- they are rapidly doing, it is hut 10 d., end on Thursday 6s. 034d the theme is always sure; he was very even. Segrott got the rational-at intervals. This is not The rate yesterday was as colour element. His hold upon Segrott, "D" Co.-The first round old beer. I am quite lacid and ing of the Act and are completed within that period or such natural that they are demanding. It has therefore.dropped 514d. in makes the lines flow when they best of the second and had the one of them. I do not know Lloyd further period. not exceeding three months, as may in special cases better living conditions and more two days. be allowed. The State subsidy to be granted under this clause is room. The old conditions of over-

should flow, march when they third his own way. £150 for each house of the approved type, and it is provided that the crowding will not be tolerated for

should march but sometimes

George. I have never shaken aggregate amount of the grants shall not exceed fifteen millions ever, and it would be better for

Pte Clinton." "C" Company, hands with Carpentier, nor hav0 drops near to the monotone bye. sterling. The Bill. as it stands at present, leaves it to local author-the other nations of the world to

when one

I ever dined with the Prince of would like 2 Pe. Hicks hurt his wrist" and Wales, but I get on very well with ities to prohibit by order building operations which interfere with provide an outlet where Japan's!

little more variety of expression. retired. He commenced a bye my butcher." the provision of dwelling-houses, and we see it is felt in some surplus population would do the

This. one admits freely, is bout with Searnan Prust, but hud quarters that this initiative should not be required on the part off least harm racially as well as

criticism upon a trifling and to give up the authorities, it being argued that all such building should be politically, instead

arguable point; furthermore the forbidden unless express permission is obtained, and the body issu-Japan find or force one for her- of letting

Bridewell retired, leaving Segrolt critic ing permits should be the Ministry of Health: It is also suggested self. This is a real problems not

Coronet Theatre-3.15 and 9.1 actor disarms the

who and Clinton to contest the final. would make a pass at even soj that the permission that is required under the Bill before dwelling-only for Japan but for the world.

They wasted no time. Clinton trivial Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m.,

Rodgers het Sintas, a slogging an opening. houses can be demolished or converted to other purposes should be Germany has pleaded that shel

Slag had his eve ent very early. He match, Sinuns out in the first (Mustapa B. Osman) obtainable only from the Ministry. These clauses are important, was forced to wage war because

created was undismayed, but lost a very round. much amusement with for it appears there has been much building of cinema houses, she had no room to expand and pr

his even light on points. Segrott ae- Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15 laudatory

Deacons fought Watts, a well references to dancing halls and the like, the labour and materials in which should who knows but what Japan may

his cordingly took the Lightweight matched pair, both with some know- mester, the chief beggar. The prize. have gone to the building of houses.

Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m.

whole of the beggars played their

ledge of the game. Watts was a Another arresting aspect of this question is, that an opportunity plea one day yet to come.

not be disposed to make a similar

paris admirably, being typical in

good loser, Deacons piling up is to be given to women to express their views on proposed house generous diplomacy on the part plans, an idea which Dr. Addison favours, it being contended that of the Big Powers would remove:

Bodgers and Scott were paired. much unsuitable planning might have beer. avoided if domestic all doubts.

NEW "BLACK ROD." large number of players, who was pretty even but Brooks retir. Scott had plenty of rench, bat economy had received more expert attention.

The Dudly Chronicle is able to were appropriately and sometimes

made small use of it. ad in the second, which their advice is to be sought are the provision of gardens, open SCOTTISH DUE'S SON KILLED Ceed the late Admiral Sir Henry F. ing. Much could be said with maintained throughout,

He bad two state that Lieut-General Sir W.gaily, attired, and they showed

Pte. Cousins. "D" Co., v. Pte. silent count catching hira napping.- rests in the second rotin, the spaces and playgrounds and suggestions as to the internal fittings

P. Pulteney, K. C. B., is to suc- they had received a sound train- Simms, "C" Co. hot pace wa He was declared out and their arrangement, as well as the provisions to be made for the 82nd Punjabik, was killed in of lighting and heating. The public exhibition of plans is also con the recent fighting on the Indian carries a stipend of £1,000 a year, Hongkong Amateur

Captain Frederick Salvesen, of S ephenson as Gentleman Usher regard to the scenery, which winning a good fight. templated. It will be observed from the foregoing that a most im frontier. He was the elder son of and amongst the duties is that of Club, but suffice it to say that it

he Black Rod. The office) was kindly lent by the Ptr. Quick, "D" Co., portent measure has been designed, which should do much to Lord Salvesen, one of the judges the Lords' "official messenger was of a first-class order. The Johnson, "A" Co-Johnson he wanted the regiment to do as

Dramatic Pink, "A" Co.-Quick retired.. alleviate the situation at Home, We commend the Bill to the of the Scottish Court of Session. wh n it is necessary to summon costumes in both productions knocked out in the second round. natice of all interested in housing here, and to the Government Captain Salvesen, who had a dis- the attendance of the faithful were made by An Men and Hing especially. It establishes a precedent for the making of financial tinguished military career, took Commons to hear speeches from Cheorg Co. grants to those who desire to build, whilst the idea of public ex- hibition of house plans is one that might with advantage be follow- part in the fighting near Kut, and the Throne, or the Royal assent ed here before the Government really begins to build for the public. wes later invalided to India.

The points upon

A

p.m.

TO-DAY

TO-MORROW.

given to Acts.

Welterweights.

every detail of the Eastern men Pte, Scott, "A" Co.. v. Pte.points from the start.

of humble means. There were

2

Brooks, "B" Co. The first round

Simms

v. Pte

Pte. Deacons, "C" Co., v. Pts.

Deacons burt his arm and retired, leaving Rodgers the winner.

Lt. Col. Wyndham presented to see a better attendance, becaus the prizes. He would have liked

Cpl. Rodgers "B" Company. other sports. He congratulaled well in boxing as it had done in Pte, Watts "D" Company, bye,ticularly among the losers. He would winners and loners Pte. Drew par- Pink retired.

receive a special prize. (Applause).

bye.

The productions will be repeat- ed to-night.