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CORRESPONDENCE

To the Fug of the ↑ Hongkong

Telegrape."]

ROYAL AIR FORCE MEMORIAL.

SERVICE NOTES.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPI

An Army Order recently publiated provides for the ap- pointment of a paid lance Sargeant in the Royal Army Pay, two years in the Corps with the Corpe for soldiers, having served

Sir.-The appeal which came eat from home in connection rank of corporal. with the Royal Air Forcai Memorial to His Excellency the Governor has been handed to the Aero Club of Hongkang with

GOLF BALLS.

OLD AND NEW.

If the recommendations anent standardised gulf ball are given effeos to, and there is no reason stage, and I suppose the final, why they should not, another will have been reached in the svolution of the elusive little sphere. It is a far cry back to the old feather balls of Gourlay's days, to the hammer-marked

CONSIGNERS.

DAY. - AUGUST

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

M

SS. SHLYYO MARU From SAN FRANCISCO via HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS

* & MANILA. From SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS via SAN FRANCISCO,

Another Army Order provides the request that it will do what that subaltera oficers of the it can to obtain support for this Royal Artillery who have reached gulties of Dunn, and even to the BONOLULU & JAPAN PORTS, Fund. The memorial fond has the age of 35 years will be placed later Eclipses and Silvertown's been established to commemorate on the half-pay list, with affect

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meet- ing of the Members of The Canton Insurance Office Limited will be hald at the Offices of Massieurs Jardine Matheson & Co., Limited the General Agents of the Com- pany at No. 16 Pedder Street In the matter of price, bow-arrived, Taessay 24th Aug 1920, the 1st day of SEPTEMBER The above named Steamer having Victoria Hongkong on TUESDAY the achievements of the Fising from 17th October, 1950, and, ever, the old feather ball and the consignees of cargo ara hereby 1920 at 12 o'clock noon when the Services during the war, and His subsequent to that date, such rubber core of to-day can shake notified to present their Bills of subjoined Resolution will be pro- Sreellency has graciously agreed officers will be placed on the half-hands-they are just about equal Lading for countersignature, and posed as an Extraordinary Re to become Patron of any local pay list from the date on which But in lasting quality we live in take immediate delivery from solution viz

they attain the age of 35 years, a better age, for in an important alongside steamer or the Com Officers placed on the half-pay match in the old days it was not pany's Godown, where all cargo been sent by Land Hogb Cecil to ist ander this Army Order will unusual to use a new ball at impeding immediate discharge all parts of H. M's Dominions, permitted to retire on special each hole. It must hava bean will be landed at consignee's risk. was published a few days ago in terms, which will be announced rather expensive golf when balls your columns so that your readers shortly.

cost 2s. 6d. to 5s for the best. are aware of the objects to which the money subscribed will be davoted.

fund instituted,

The appeal for help, which has

I see (sars a writer in Truth)

HOW THE FEATHER BALL WAS MADE

be

assessed

Storage will

cargo remaining unde- livered after Tuesday, 31st Aug,

од

"That the New Articles con- rained in the printed docu- mant submitted to the Meat- ing and for the purpose of identification subscribed by the Chairman thereof be and the same are hereby approv- ed, and that such new Arti- eles be, and they are hereby adopted as the Arlicles of the Company in substitution for, and to the exclusion of, all the existing Articles thereof." Should the above Resolution be

1920. Considering the work that was Apart from the commemorative that Lieut. Colonel Croft has put into them the feather balls monument to be set up to the asked in the House if Warrant were not dear, for these were not packages will be landed into the All broken, chafed and damaged fame of the officers and men of Officers Class II. of the Army the days of machinery. Mr. The Company's Godowns, where same the various Flying Corps, anmay be placed in the same posi-mas Peter in his Reminiscences will be examined on Thursday, endeavour is to be made totion with regard to pension righta says: "The leather was of un-2nd September 1920, at 11 am. provide for the education of as Warrant Officers Class 1., and tanned ball's hide. Two round children of Airmen and for the Sir Archibald Williamson has pieces for the ends, and a stripe after the goods have left the passed by the requisite majority,

No Claims will be recognised assistance of officers and men replied that they may not. Vader for the middle were cut to suit steamer or Godown, and none it will be submitted for confirm and their dependent- who certain

conditions, regarding the weight wanted. disabled. may be

sick or length of service in the rank, the properly shaped after being later than three weeks after further Extraordinary General These were will be entertained if presented ation as a Special Resolution to a otherwise infrm, and

a widow of a Warrant Officer Class Rufficiantly softened and firmly arrival of steamer. all Officers and men of the Flying, is eligible for the grant of a pan-sewed together, s

Meeting and such Mesting will Services, whether from the sion of £20 a year, which amount being left through which the

small hole No Fire Insurance whatever, Dominions or from the United will probably be re-assessed in feathers might afterwards be will be effected. Kingdom, will be equally eligible her favour. Beyond this. I know inserted. But before stuffing, it for there benefits a substantial of no pension rights which sum is obviously required.

Warrant Officer Class I. has over Subscription lista are being his comrade of Class II.

placed in all the Clubs of the

Colony and we should be glad iff

it

a liberality not unworthy of their)

high temper, and that he will join

with us in raising a lasting ;

The question arises here, why

501 it is

was through this little hole that the leather itself had to be turned outsida in, so that the seams would be inside, an operation por wilboat difficulty. "The skin

was thea in

cup-shaped

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COMISO OF THE "GUTTY. ** Searching round for a suitable

Y. TSETSUMI

Manager. Hongkong, 24th August, 1920,

paint, but it was death on wooden clubs, and it had a short vogue. Others were experimenting with, one material or acother-how any was only seen when the

ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS.

WHAT YOU WANT SOMEONE HAS—WHAT YOU. DON'T WANT SOMEONE ELSE DOES.

ONE CENT PER WORD PER INSERTION

Two Cents it not Prepaid.

A SMALL ADVERTISEMENT IN THESE COLUMNS WILL 89 PRODUCTIVE OF MANY ENQUIRIES REPLIES AWAIT BOX No, ~

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public

Auction oa

Thursday the 26th. Ang., 1930.

Commencing at 11 am.

at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street

16 Bales Woollen Overcoatings Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS..

Auctioneers.

WANTED.

Gentleman, possessing honse October 1st, desires companion to on Peak (Barker Rd. level) from share expanse for about 6 weeks.. Apply Box 422 Hongkong Telegraph."

FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.~~~ convenient and suitable European To whom will procure for rent «. house not less than five 100ms. Write with fall particulars, P.O. Box No. 8.

WANTED.-Chioses Amah

be held on THURSDAY the 7th THE Undersigned have received for Family to look after one Baby day of OCTOBER 1920 at the same i instructions to sell by PublicApply St. Paul Institution French time and place for the purpose of Anction on considering and if thought fit con- Friday, the 7th August 1910.

Hospital, Causeway Bay. firming such Resolution as a Special Resolution accordingly. commencing at 12 o'clock (noon) Copies of the proposed New (for account of the concerned) Articles aud of the present

at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Articles may be sesa at the

Stree: Offices of the General Agents or at the Offices of

Salved from the 3.5. "Chiyo Messieurs Harston the Company's Solicitors

Maru ** Deacon, Looker, Deacon and

Victoria, Hongkong.

1 No. 1 Des Voeux Road Central,

Dated this 17th day of August

1920.

JARDINE MATHESON & CO. LTD.! General Agents.

Haskell litigation came out QUEEN'S DISPENSARY.

NOTICE.

We beg to announce that

August 29th, the

BUILDINGS,

(OPPOSITE STAR FERRY).

HARPER AND CO., LTD.

CONSIGNEES.

3 Boilers

dimensions length 11' S

diameter 16 21

weight about 55 tons now lying at the Taikoo

AL, or MARINE ENGINEER is WANTED AN ELECTRIC- required as a Shift Engineer at the Generating Station of the HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO.. LTD. North Point. Apply in writing accompanied by details of experience and copies of testimonials to The Manager, HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO.. LTD. St. George's Buildings.

WANTED.-Janior Clerk (non-Chinese) with knowledge of Dockyard

invoice work. state salary expect." Order for inspection mayed. Apply Box 419 co "Hong- bo bad on application to under kong Telegraph." signed.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers.

WANTED.--By Life Insurance Ca. Chinese Junior Clerk-Typist. Must have good knowledge of THE Undersigned bave received English. Apply. giving quali

instructions to sell by Publications, references, and salary Auction on

expected to Box 420 co" Hoog- kong Telegraph.”

Friday, the 27th. August, 1920. at 13 o'clock (noon)

at their Sales Rooms, Duddel? Street.

ffor account of the concerned)

The Wreck of the

S. S. "CHIYO MARU"

as she now lies off the Lema Islands

Terms: Cash on fall of hammer when the wreck will be at pur- chaser's risk.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers.

Burglar & Fire-resisting SAFES

"Prevention is better

you would open a subscription list for the same purpose in your should the widows of officers and placed columbs.. We wish to tap all Warrant Officers (Class 1.) bestand the worker having the

SHORTHAND CLASSES possible sources of revenue and granted pensions while they are fathers in an if the work is done thoroughly. denied to the widows of the front of him, and the actual Evening classes for Young ladies apron in St. Mary's, School, Kowloon, and the interest of residents rank and file? There is little staffing done with 2 aroused as it should be, we feel logical reason why this should handled steel rod, which the on the 3rd September. There crutch in Pitman's Shorthand will reopen that Hongkong will have no cause be to be ashamed of the manner in long-standing custom.

merely almaker placed under his arm: and will also be a class for beginners. which it is able to respond to the strongly of opinion that the pen-Thereafter

I am very hard work. I may add, it was.

the claim now, with confidence, made sion system should be revised closed and firmly sewed us: and aperture was upon it.

and that officers and others who this outside seam was the only B.R.H. Prince Albert is Pre-enter the service should, after a one visible. When I say this 1, sident of the Fund and, referring certain date, be compelled to sub-of course, refer to the balls when to the War Services of the scrble to a provident fund which new. Veterans showed the eff cts RAF. he writes: -

"We know that

will supplement their pensions of service in open seams, with in many when they retire, and look after feathers outlooking, and on a wet hearts the

memory of these their wids when they are dead. day the water could be seen driven prior to that the making of balls services glows unforgettable. To some it is intertwined with the

off in showers from a circle of bad begin to leave the club- protruding feathers as from arms, who specialised in certain makers and centre more in bis agony of bereavement: to! In this connection, ip is gratify-spray producer." some. speaks of happying to learn that, in view of the that the usual measure for the were general favourites, as als

Tradition has makes. Thorton's match balls friendship and pleasant remin increased pay of the soldier. quantity of feathers required was istence: but by all who endured special steps are to be taken to tall bat.

were the Silvertowns Later rivals the anxieties and rejoiced ja encourage all ranks to practised

were the Ocobo and Craigpark. the glory of the great war not thrift by establishing saving as-

THE HASKELL REVOLUTION. the least honoured place in the sociations in all units of the Army,substitute to make the ball, some ever, which sirove the," gutty

It was the Haskell ball, bow. proud and thankful recollection and commanding officers of its chequered dag is given to invited to communicate with the perche, and in a way it served its tionised the game. An earlier

are ingenious person hit on gutta ball off the course. and revoluon the skill and nerve of the brave Commissioner for men who cox first made war in National

the Army. purpose. The early gutties were, generation of cyclists bad laughed the unbounded arens of the air. Sali-bury Square, London E. C. 4. face: but unlike the latter, the bat quickly gave in to its un-

Savings Committee. like the leather, smooth of surat the clumsy paeumatic tyre. Queen's Dispensary will be and to the ingenuity and indus-I think, however that the Army more one hacked them the better doubted advantages; now golfers removed to ST. GEORGE'S try of those who rendered Council has made an error in not they Dew. It seemed strange, but heard wondrous tales of the that gallant fighting so fruit-permitting the savings to be nevertheless it was the case, and bouncing qualities of the new fol to the cause of victory, collected through the pay and then the ingenious person who is ball Ea all in whose hearts mess book. It is notorious that never far away, made the sugges-travelled. They only half believed and the distances it these memories are enshrined we the majority of military mention Why Dot back them to them, and found consolation- now appeal: to everyone whose (while serving are happy-go-lucky begin with." heart quicken with pain or pride with money.

those who were not among the when he recall the warfare in request that a stipulated amount they

It is far eavier to Knowing no better way forturatas to have a Haskell the air we turn to ask that these shall be reserved monthly than of a hammer, and dented

took the cbisle end that they were most difficult to sentiments of patriotism and off to hand over the hard cash.

the control on balls from top to bottom with Cases, indeed, were

the putting greens. affection shall now be shown in

Ingitudinal fines. Then in play local links where the players known on under the backing of the heavy agreed of course, it was only in sand iron of those days, the friendly match, though once a markings got criss-crossed, and record" score

got into the before. Eventually a machine was with the Haskell and putt with devised to put on the cross mark-

a "gutty," ing of the later gutta-percha balls.;

The professionals were divided These were the days when the in their opinions, Some swore by bring this appeal prominently

clubmaker was a ballmaker as and others swore at, the new Some months ago it was re-well, when he bought in his gutta-fcomer, forcibly to the notice of your ported that 40,000 cheap German percha in sticks, cut it into suit Herd, who, rowing he would and was it Sandy readers. The result sould be pianos were to be sent to England.able sizes for balls, moulded, never use. it, teed it up in a quick to manifest itself in a long list of subscriptions. If you will

Speculating on the chance of parked, and painted, and labelled Championship, and recorded his The Steamship acknowledge these through your picking up a dozen for myself them as his own special. Mostly only success in that competition colomos and give us the liberty and friends (writes Bily they were of black gutta-percha. The great body of golfers quickly of acknowledging. from time to Chronicle correspondent). I spent but there was a red variety, which took to the rubber core till now having arrived from the above time, monies we may receive some hours in a futile search of did not hack so readily as the there is hardly a gutta-percha ball ports, consignees of cargo by her MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. from other quarters you will be the docks.

black. The ballmaker was not in the land, and those who have are notified that all goods are finished with the ball after them are beginning to treasure being landed at their risk into ONE DOLLAR ($1) per share helping materially a good cause. Relinquishing the

liunt for he had

AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of turned it out Yours etc.

cheap music. I visited a friend in first time. After a round or two, are.

the them much as the festher balls the hazardous and/or extra for account 1920 will be payable the trade, who told me that a fit would find its way back to the

hazardous godowns of the Hong- contingent of the pianos bad workshop, there to have the last word in ball making.

But the Haskell was not the kung & Kowloon Wharf & 100 WEDNESDAY the 25th arrived. The number so far, paint removed, be remoulded a might have teen had the decision from the wharves delivery may requested to apply for Dividend It Godown Co. Ltd, whence and/or August 1920. Shareholders are be said, is not 40,000. but eight shade smaller, and begin its life in a famous law action been the be obtained. one of which is damaged,

Warrants over again. The favourite size other way. Ball makere, using

at the Company's As for cheapness, the price is was 276 strong players would it as a base, have gone on their August will be subject to rent.

Goods not cleared by the 31st Office, St. George's Building, BAREFOOTED OLYMPIC RUNNERS. £75 apiece as they stand, to be

Hongkong a 29; while way, producing balls of many At least three natives of India cleared at buyers' cost and risk,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the remade balls were usually class-types-liquid cores, soft centres, packages are to be left in the Company will be closed from

All broken, chafed and damagad are among the competitors in the

"It takes 20 years to begin to Marathon race at the Olympic make a piano. Not even Eolus

hard centres; balls which flost godowne, where they will be Saturday 21st August 1920 to Games at Antwerp, The three could make one out of unseasoned gutt men were on the lookout strange fantastic markings for & Droglas.

and balls which sink; big balls examined on the 30th of Aug. Wednesday the 25th August 1920 Even with the advent of the and little balls, and balls with at 10 am. by Messrs. Goddard both days inclusive. are P. D. Odhalay, Belgaum, wood. Bombay Presidency,) N. D. Kal-stocks of timber?

Where are Germany's for something better or

SHEWAN TOMES & CO. more which special virtues were claim Kadi (Saltara, Bombay), and B. V,

enduring. There was the Eclipse led. With all their inventiveness, must be presented in writing Hongkong, 10th August, 1920,

Claims against the steamer

General Managers. Datur (Sangli State, Poona.) "Ours are now rotting in the ball, which even the veriest novice however, they have not produced within ten days after arrival of These are not the first Indians to trenches of Flanders; 20.000 could not make an impression ball which will make up for the steamer, otherwim they will not compete in international events. 80ssoned beach planks went over on with his iron clubs, and which früßlies of poor human nature, by nesoun In the inter theatre. of the war the water to help us make shell was one of the finest putting balls which will fly for the pic of Cross country championship last usia,

played with, but it would not fry sockstied approach, dr drop into affer year, a number of them were **"If Germany's planks went the well. Thornton brought out the hole when the putt has been cas entered and one of them won, same way, as, in all probability composition ball la which cork pulsed, The clubs are better while another finished third, they did, there has got to be a played a part, and which proved adays, the balls AR The extraordinary thing about the long interval in the programme. quite a good substitute, an- but the golfer ruce was that the Indians ran So my quest ended in a visit to other Edinburgh firm produced the far cik da barefooted. It in wald that their a repair shop, where they quoted | a2 bal - made. -- Sorm was a revelation.

memorial which shall carry downPHANTOM GERMAN PIANOS.the balls few even better than papers--to drive and approach

to & remote posterity the shining

tradition of the Royal Air Force

in

the War, of

its fine

courage, and its great renown."

We shall be glad if you will

P. H. HOLYOAK, President, Hongkong Aero Club.

Hongkong, Aug. 23, 1920,

*

FORTY THOUSAND

PROMISED.

اگر

4

Occasion- use

ed as 26.

CORK BALLS.

me £10 fóra new set of ivory key celluloid – which – 1 sqmfrac

Tom wh

BOLLAND-OOST AZIE LIJN- (HOLLAND-EAST ASIATICSERVICE) NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

From HAMBURO, AMSTER- DAM, GENOA & STRAITS.

"BAARN"

than Cure."

received a new consignment of The Undersigned have just

Milner's Safes.

LAMMERT BROS. Duddall Street.

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG ROPE

WANTED A Billiard Table. any size. Reply to Box No. 421 c/o Hongkong Telograph."

FOR

SALE.

The Twin Screw Single Ladder, Steam Hopper Dredger "St. Enoch"

naw moored in Hongkong Harbour. Length 185 feet: beam 36 feet: depth 15 feet 6 inches.

Draft, empty 10 fae: 6 inches: loaded 12 feet 8 inches.

Depth to which, buckets will dredge, 46 feet.

Capacity of Hoppers, 420 cubic yards.

Can discharge over the side at 4 feet 6 inches above water level. For further particulars apply

to

A. H. HOLLINGSWORTH. Director of Public Works. Public Works Office, Hongkong, 23rd August, 1920. ...

FOR SALE.

Abergeldie 136 Peak. "Apply 135 Peak.

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FOR SALE-Passenger and cargosteamerbuilt in 1892, classed 100 A1 in 1919, length465 breadb Three decks, wood sheathed. Sex 52, moulded depth 26. D. W. capacity about 6,000 tons. going speed loaded 15 knots. Large passenger accommodation. For clo" Hongkong Telegraph. farther particulars apply Box 412.

FOR SALE - Thorozhbrød. Pointer puppy. Well barred Rooks and other variety Cookerile Pallets & Hens at reasonable prices. Apply Bor No. 418 co

Hongkong Telegraphi."

CANTON:

Konuts® Alex Boss

do announos that

Offer of their Motor Busines thi following add