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HONGKONA

THORNE'S OLD VAT NOTES & COMMENTS-

"No. 4

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We strongly recommend Whisky. The Vat was started in 1831 by the late Robert Thorne of Greenock and the Whisky has been known as No. 4 ever since.

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SEAPLANES AND BLAKE PIER.

SATURDAY

DAY BY DAY.

WHATEVER ANYONE We have all been very plea sed] BROUGHT TO BY COMPULSION, [to see M Ricon's little seaplanes HE WILL LEAVE AS SOON AS HE

in-Hongkong three days running, CAN.—Locke, and it would seem that this Ipioneer of aviation- in South China will soon think no more of

Two fatal casea of small-par were notified yesterday, both nraking the trip from Macãoʻlo this Colony than an ordinary victima being Chinese." person would of having an after noon stroll. Among the native The name of Mr. B. O. Blaker. population of the Colony these A. C. A., has been added to the days are big days, for the Chinese list of those appointed auditors have swarmed in their hundreds for the purposes of the Companies to the waterfront and on the Ordinances plars to watch the little air machines riding at anchor and

then later in the day, move off

A.S. WATSON & CO., LTD, pier on business have added Police, to be an Assistant Super-

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TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.

YESTERDAY'S MEETING. A meeting of the Board of Ed House; as is now suggested. 16 "The removal of the Custom cation was held yesterday at the allow for the extension of Bill Sanitary Board room, Mr. E. Angsgate Market, is not likely to Irving, Director of Education, be opposed on antiquarian' or presiding.

artistic grounds, for the present THE BOLLAR

Reference was made to

anbuilding has little to boast of May 2nd-The Rate of the article which appeared in a con-architecturally, and dates only Dollar, on demand, to-day is Safemporary on April 19th. The from 1917. On the prosent site, 17/8.

Chairman said the article criticis- however, have stood a sucesssion ed the constitution of the Educa-of Custom Houses since the 14th PLAQUE PRECAUTIONS. Sanitary Board hell yesterday regard to the teaching of elamen- ing one by Wren, have been des May 23rd.—At a meeting of the tion Board on certain grounds with century, and all of them, includ- afternoon an application from the tary and scientific principals. He troyed by fire. The comparatively Steamboat Company asking per-was not prepared to accept the brief career of the present building The following additional firms its to enable Macoa Chinese criticism as it stood, but, as the has not been unchoquared, for the on their way back to Macao. And have been granted licences to dealers to land here with veget. other hand, the constitution of the years of its erection and again in foundations gave way within ten in connection with these wonder-trade under the Non-Ferrous ables was briefly discussed and it Board was not unchangeable. 1852. ing natives we should like to Metal Industry Ordinance, 1919, was then resolved on the motion should it decide at any time that remark that Blake Pier has been!-Hip Shing and T. E. Griffith, of the President of the Board-an amendment so thoroughly invaded that it has¡ Ltd.

That the Colonial Secretary be The teaching of elementary been with the utmost difficulty

informed that the Board considers (science in schools was by no Few of our English Bishops cah that the usual launch traffic has

under existing cirqumstances, means neglected. However, the claim to have "roughed it" to the been carried on. Persons desir-

His Excellenes the Governor that the granting of any such study had been hampered by the extent of Dr. Michael Furse, the ing to leave from or arrive at the has appointed Mr. Donald Barling-permits is attendant

with shortage of class-rooms and other Bishop-designate of St. Albans, ham, Assistant Superintendent of danger".

accommodation, but this was all who is now due in his new through a pretty dense crowd, and intendent of the Fire Brigade, in

due to the war. one would have thought in the addition to his other duties.

A scheme was diocese. On the Rand where he May 23rd-The latter from the at present before the Governments an Archdeacon, it was his interests of the legitimate users

Colonial Secretary, expressing the which would remedy that defect. diggers as one of themselves, and custom to mix with the gold jof the pier the police would have

"Governor's appreciation of the It would be submitted in contes his free and easymanter earned kept it free (at least in some

It is notified that, at the ex-prompt measures taken by the tion with next year's estimates for bim the nickname of Mike" measure) from Chinese whose one piration of three months, the Board to prevent the spread of and would, he hoped, meet with from the Colonials. What he does desire is to monopolise a vantage Asiatic Steamship Company of the plague in the Colony" which the approval of the Government not know about Johannesburg point from which to witness the Cantos, Limited, will, unless was read at a meeting of theofficial ascent of the machine. The cause is shown to the contrary, remnant of the Sanitary Board

Ver and the mining districts is not Praya wall has been parked, be struck on the Register and the yesterday, reminds us of the fable acular Committee stated that worth knowing, while his height and so has Statue Pier. There Company will be dissolved.

of the "man of sorrows and ac- that aat-committee approved and baild, combined with his can be no possible objection to

quainted with grief” who, after

recommendations of sonburnt face, are in contrast to Chinese lining the wall all day if

a great deal of bitter experience, the Director of Education the conventional idea of an Eng- they please so long as they do not A 12.45 am. yesterday, in said there could be no shadow of the understanding that the lish ecclesiastic, His father, obstruct road traffic but the police sccordance with prearranged doubt whatever, that no man Normal Classes at the Man Mo Archdeacon Farse of Westruing- on duty in the area ought to be plans, a fight took place in the should either crow before he is School should be maintained at ter, was a friend of Gladstone. empowered to keep the piers free Tak Sing Godown at Kennedy out of the wood, or attempt to the expense of the Government for their intended use. If some Town between two factions count his chickens, before they The question of staffing was left such stand is not taken we shall of

coolies, in the course are batched. We are fortunate to the Director of Education. which soon be having Blake Pier and of

The mere mention of the wasinhaving been comparatively free The Chairman said that he had possibility of the sale of the art Statue Pier turned into Grand fatally stabbed

the from the plague so far, and it is addressed letter to the Govern-treasures The "Hongkong Telegraph "is delivered free when the addressee Stands, purely and simply.

breast. His alleged assailant to be hoped that it will be kept ment on the subject of improving Hospital will set the months of of the Fooodling is accessible to messenger. Peak subscribers can have their copies GERMANY'S INDEMNITY.

made his escape. Three other without our doors for ever and vernacular education, but that let-collectors watering, for they are delivered at their residences without any extra charge. On copies:

men are at present being detain-lever, but he is, indeed a verster had been referred to the Board. many and, in some cases, import- sent by post an additional 61.80 per quarter is charged for postage. In a leading article a few days led by the Police pending the foolish person who assumes that The Vernacular. Committee had an

Single Copies, Daily, ten cents.

ago we commented on the very result of investigations into this the preventive measures adopted issued a report on the matter, March to Finchley," which There is Hogarth's great Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a important question of the repar- Jaffray.

receatly can with safety be ro-which stated that it was consider-made George 11. so angry that fixed period will be continued until countermanded.

ation to be made by Germany to

lared in the smallest degree fored that nothing much could be the painter ought to be "bicketed" The "Hongkong Telegraph" is now on sale st, and will be the Allied Powers, pointing out elivered to subscribers by, the Dairy Farm Company, Ltd. that there was every desirability cession of burglaries on Earo- There have beergof late a suc-

for vernacular education for it, where upon Hogarth de- ameen, Canton, who are our agents there.

A FAIR EXCHANGE

notil the number of teachers was dirated it to "The King of informed circles in Paris are now district, with the resuls that the Birthday had been celebrated desirable that there should

May 5th. If the pean residences in the Wanebai

Queen's increased, and therefore it was Prussia" (sic). There is the small stating that at the conference Police are keeping a special here to-day instead of yesterday, some method of training teachers of Handel, one of the hospital's be Gainsborough of "The Charter- between Mr. Lloyd George and watch in that locality. At Mor-as in merrie merrie England and The Chairman then moved that the

house"; there is Kneller's portrait M. Millerand the sam of 125 millard barks was laid down as have arrested a

Hill Gap, the Police many other parts of the world, it is recommendations contained in the Roubillse's bust, in addition to rison

greatest benefactors, and Pattan worker obvious that the parade, which report with reference to training the a minimum. the sum being who was found to be in posses had to be cancelled fixed

in marks in order to sion of a dagger. The recent day at

teachers be adopted. Mr. A. Bunch bowl, and a very quaint autographs. the historic avoid difficulties by the floclu vendetta between members of this would

Cavalier seconded the motion, collection of tokens attached to ation in rates of exchange class of workmen was recalled by Lavourable climatic conditions, which was carried. If this report be true then if the Police, who, in view of this But we can't complain, we bad

infants deposited there in the The recommendations of the early days of the foundation. is indeed welcome news, for it fact and also of the baglaries, plenty of rain, instead of a English School Committee will bring out of the realm of pressed for a serve penalty for gorgeous display of military uni-then discussed. These were as uncertainty what is one of the the prisoner at the Police Court forms, and so the former was follows: most important questions of the this morning. A fine of $50, or much more needed than the

Peak School-(11. The com- Royal Scots Greys have vindicat After a lengthy struggle the post-war settlement. It will give one month's hard labour, was latter, we can only admit that amittee are of opinion that the ed their claim to be regarded as to Germany the definite idea she inflicted by the Magistrate. fair exchange is no robbery." present staff is inadequate and the "Household Cavalry" bas so long been asking for, and

the permanent teachers should Scotland. As such, they are not is will give to the Allies a clearer

Stor 20th At crowded be appointed as soon as possible able for service abroad doneg -understanding of ident-position:--The new programme-announc-

It is only right that Germany ed by the Hongkong Theatre is meeting of the "Odd Volumes" They regres that the parents times of peace. This is a privilege should know her full obligations full of fun and excitement. There this afternoon His Excellency have a tendency to regard with that was granted to them many From one of yesterday's telegrams it will have been seen that as soon as is ever possible, and are no fewer than three splendid Sir William Robinson, in the indifference the question of the years ago by qusen Victoria af

chair, Mr. Skertchley delivered regular attendance of Lord Curzon has brought to the notice of the Home Government also the period of time she is to comedies by the celebrated

their the lastigation of the late Duke his farewell address to the mem-children. The efficieney of of Cambridge. To the surprise Tatter which is of deep concern to Hongkong. Ele suggested the

to be granted in which to pay Triangle-Keystone Company- bers of this society, of which he school depends largely upon of the regiment, it found itself them. The French delegates "A Modera Enoch Arden," land in British Crown Colonies unless a similar concession is the indemnity in thirty-three a Doctor." During the four night dwelt on its history, its marked! Isking of immediate steps to prevent Japanese buying and own have proposed the payment of "Bright Lights" and "She Needed as one of the founders. He regular attendance.

Kowloon British School (1) roster shortly after its return placed on the foreign service extended to British subjects in Japan. Whether or no: Lord Curzon annual instalments- period of on which these pictures will be success. and its first president. The Committes are of opinion from France last year, and in the is aware of the situation in Hongkong, we do not know. but every time which suggests that a study screened, there will be no healing and highly amusing speech adequata and that permanent have left for India a few weeks Dr. James Cantlie, in an interest that the staff here also is in ordinary course of events would. body here is well acquainted with the fact that practically the whole has been made of Germany's dramas. but no end of fun and of the best developed residential sites on the middle levels have been ability to pay. As regards the bumour, which should attract big which was constantly interrupted teachers should be appointed. acquired by our Japenese friends. We have heard it said, also, that

ago. The matter was, however, similar large acquisitions of bouse property have been effected in raising of a large loso covered by audiences and please adults and William Robinson proposed a should be applied to this school ities, with the result that "The by outbursts of applause. Sir (2) That the water closet system taken up with the military author. Singapore, our nearest Crown Colony neighbour. The evil bas Germans and the Allies with the children as well. The manage vote of thanks and expressed his 29 at the Pest School and the Greys become very pronounced in both cases and it has greatly aggravated

indemnity as security, it would ment is now introducing greater the housing situation. Colonel Amery, in replying to Lord Curzon, mean that badly needed money variety into the programme and own personal regre: at this Victoria British School. They remain in Scotland. said it was put considered that there was sufficient reason for the would be immediately available has secured some costly exclusive deservedly popular members's regard the present arrangements

as insanitary. Auch like to know. And we should like to add that if there is no would be devoted to the liquids presented. action suggested Who has done the considering we should rer and that during the thirty years films. Next week another most departure from the Colony.

to come the indemnity payments attractive programme will be

(3) That the equipment is in adequate particularly in respect of Santa Maia del Tolei, Southern In the churchyard of the village at present sufficient reason to act, then there never will be. Short

of maps, globes and models of Mexico, stands a cypress tree of Japanese invasion" of the Peak district, the situation locally tion of the loan. How such a could not be much worse than it is.

procedure would affect intera

A RENT RESTRICTION

drawing. Some little time ago, a local cleric, truthfully stated the facts final finance would be interest.

Victoria British School-The which is estimated to be between when he said that Britishers here have to compete for what housing ing to learn, but the impover

The rise in the rents of house

Committee are of opinion that 5000 and 6,000 years old. This hoary patriarch of the vegetable there is with an unlimited coc-British popalation which Gods ished Allies would certainly stand "Owing to the paper shortage, property in Calcutta has become appointed as soon as possible.

permanent teachers should be Hongkong desirable and can outbid most of us when it comes to to benefit. The situation is kindly do not destroy this bag, & very serious problem during

kingdom is se active and flourish- buying sites or contracting fortrent la added that the trovere undoubtedly interesting.

The Chairman intimated that ing now as it was fifty centuries Löutestuen is cove This is the the past 12 months. ment had been culpably remiss in the past, remarking that after one 318. ASQUITH'S LATEST,

the shortage of staff in the Educa-oldest living thing in the world. for more ago. It is easily the appeal which hundreds of thou Like other places since the war. tion Department would probably experience of peaceful penetration already, it was extreme

sands of customers are taking Calcutta is suffering from a house soon be filled, as ten lady teachers ancient tree could tell, bad it.

The amazing According to one of the over-home with them nowadays, and famine, and some landlords are and four gentlemen were expected the power of speech, would be folly to permit saother to go on before our very eyes. With those observations most of us thoroughly agree. As this gentlemen took sight cables. Mr. Asquith bas it is a wise reminder to the public demanding exorbitant rents. pains to remark, this is no matter of raising a colour question. I been delivering himself of some of the scarcity and costliness of This heavy burden on all classes

more enthralling than any story is sheer commonsense that in a British Colony some greater con-excellent ideas. not the least paper. Bat there are occasions of the community is felt not least

It was agreed that the Head-to be found in the pages of fiction.. sideration should be given to British people in such an essential importat of which was is when to obey the request might by the large European community master of Kowloon British School It would contain priceless in- question as housing. It is not that we object to the Japaness as ing between Poland and Bolshevik point a confectioner's paper bag Accordingly a Rent Restriction necessary equipment required, revolutions in Mexico, and the

condemnation of the war proceed-lead to trouble. In one case in of Calcutta.

should be asked to report on the formation concerning those early Japanese. But it does seem altogether wrong sed incongruous tha! Russians. It has been a little has many relics of the occupa-Bill was introduced in the pro-and that the Government beirise and fall of monarchies and British people in a British Colony should be "edged out" of the difficult: for us to understand tion of sarges. most desirable spots by aliens whose Government denies to foreign why Poland so enthusiastically i will not improve the cream buas. The standard rent is to be that system in the School.

It certainly vincial Legislature on March 15. asked to instel the water closet civilization in Tropical America. subjects within its jurisdiction the privilege of owning land. Fair

When it first commenced to pash play is a jewel; and it is not fair play that Japanese should come here

look up armos against the Again, the brown bag of a green-paid on April 1, 1919, exactions

its nose above the soil, "about the and pick the best whilst Britishers who go to Japan bare to Bolsheviks for it did not grocer is eloquent of onions. beyond this standard are made

year 3,000 B.C., King Manes was auffer discrimination in favour of the people ofthe country. Colonel seem 65 though an invasion What will the second customer illegal, and the tenant is protected

reigning in Egypt. When Cheops Amery says that the question of revising the laws of Japan bas of Polish territory was seriously say when he finds that they have from arbitrary ejectment. The

FILMS 15 CHURCH.

drove his myriads of slaves with apparently been considered recently. That not either very

threatened. No one will deny flavoured his. dates?

Bill will last for three years, and, A cinema filmi was shown in a the lash to the labour informative or unduly encouraging. What we want is action raiber that the greatest material need is

with the object of avoiding dis-Portsmouth church daring Holy of building the Great Pyramid, than consideration, a process which way, and likely will, go on of the productive capacity of the restoration and development

couragement to future building Week for the first time in the it WES a slender stripling indefinitely.

enterprise. does not apply to history of the town. The church of 200 years. And it had attain. It seems to us that the British are rather too content to be "the Europe, and the three roads.be 2 matter for European buildings erected or completed was St. Cuthbert's, at Copnor, ed a youthful age of s mere 1.500 goat" in international relations. Tarifi wars are not altogether the pointed out by Mr. Asquith by statesmen, and Mr. Asquith bas after it passes into law.

and the film selected for the years when the Hebrewa mada kind of thing that one wants to see, but the fact remains that whilst which this might be obtained served a useful purpose if he does

It is understood that the occasion was "From Manger to their first exodus from the valley foreignna have freely discriminated against British goods, we have dependent on each other. Pesce attention on these undoubtedly fully what steps can be taken to Palestine. Hymes were sung by last measured it was found that seem equally-sttractive-and-cono-more-than to focus their Government are consideringcare Cronx, which was produced infof the Nile. When the free was let theirs come in free and suffered in the process. It is the same all round, effectual disarmament, important matters. Whether the encourage the large building a choir placed bebind the screen, its tronk four feet from the in the realm of shipping. We give coasting privileges to foreign free trade for international immediate vessels, whilst other nations (Japan and America particularly) ex-industry, immediate ascertain-Supreme

abolition of the operations which are clearly re-and the service was conducted ground bad the astounding girth clude os from like prileges. And in this land-owning business we

Council and the quired. There has naturally been from the pulpit by the vicar At of 126ft. It was first discovered see the same anomalies present. It is very nice to be generous and eat and liquidation of war establishment of the League of considerable opposition on the the close a number of slides of by Humboldt, one hundred years kindly disposed, but that attitude can be over-done, and it seems

presenta an ideal Nations would hasten the coming part of the landlord to the Bill, paintings of the Resurrection ago, who nailed a wooden tablet that we are over-doing it. Britishers are suffering la consequence, picture, the realisation of of these things is perhaps a moot but it has been universally wal-were shown. The film was ex-to the trunk. This tablet is now in Hongkong particularly so far as housing goes. Then is it not which

desire. more point, but one that should be corsed by the general public, and libited on three evenings. On almost covered by growths of about time a policy of give-and-take were instituted? At present earnestly than ourselves. As to given earnest and unprejudiced there is widespread approval of each occasion there was a very bark, which shows that the tree it is all "give" and no "take,”

how that is to be attained must consideration.

the action of the Government.. |large congregation.

has by no means cessed growing.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1920.

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