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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

MOSCATINE

· (REGISTERED)

The original

INSECT REPELLER

A few drops kprinkled on the hands, foot, asps of

or about the room

nock

Kive absolute pirotection against

MOSQUITOES, SANDFLIES

and other insects. Will not stain or injure the inost

delicato skin,

NOTES & COMMENTS.

SATURDAY. APRIL 16. 1921.

DAY BY DAY.

A Great Bowler Passes. ANY IDLE FOOL CAN WAVE THE

celebrated The

Yorkshire RED, RED FLAG; THE "RED" cricketer, Schofield Haigh, who WHEAT ON WHICH WE LIVE IS GROWN BY THE BLOODY SWEAT has just passed to the great oF WISE MEN-Gilbert Frankan. majority at the comparatively early age of 49, was acknowledged

SHIPPING NOTES.

(By “Neptune.”)

The Empress of Russia is out of Dock and is looking epick and span. Several steamers are under

both repairs at

Dooks. The Douglas Company's steamer Hai- loong has undergone some im provements and she looks all the better, for them. She is in the

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1896.

HONGKONG TWENTY- FIVE YEARS AGO

(Compiled from the "Hongkong Telegraph" files for week- ending April 19th., 1998.)

THE ODD YOLUMES.

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.

Members of the Saored Collego of Cardinals---which has recently received an accession of numbers

rank above all other ecolasins- ties of their Church; but it was to be a splendid bowler, but it is Yesterday's health return shows

not until the 13th century that doubtful whether he was general-two fatal cases of enteric fever

they were granted precedence THE DOLLAR. ly appraised at his full value. (both Chinese) and one non-fatal

over bishops, and it was at this Given a slightly pasty pitch, he occurrence of paratyphoid

April 17th. The rate of the porlod also that the scarlet cost- could 'stick up the best (Filipino),

Kowloon Dook at present and is Dollar, on demand; to-day is 2s. fine, hither to reserved for Papal batsmen in the world, and he

legates, was extended to the entire expected to be out to-day. The 2-1/4. was playing at a time when such

body of cardinals. Cardinal Bel- "Ranji," C. B. Fry. His Excellency the Officer Ad- Kowloon Docks have in hand the giants as

larmine says that the original Tom Hayward, and Victor ministering the Government has 8.5. Hwah Jah, one of the Ger-

April, 20th.-Hearty thanks are cardinals were the priests in pleased to appoint the man vessels taken over by the Trumper were in their prime. been Curiously enough, it is only a few Hon. Mr. Herbert William Bird Chinese Government during the due to His Excellency the Gov. charge of the parish churches of weeks since the passing of the to be a Visiting Justice to the Po War. She is undergoing repairs, ernor for his promise to lecture, Rome their title being derived on Friday next, and especially from the fact that when the Pope old Lancashire trundler, Alec Leurg Kuk rice Mr. Alan Grif-

for the motive that has influenced coiebrated Mass their, place was. The subsidy by the Japanese him to volunteer his services in Watson, who was one of the rare fiths Coppin, resigned.

at the corners of the altar, d Government for the line to South instances of a Scottish profession-

China goes to the Nishen Kison support of the Odd Volumes-therardines altaris. Nowadays a The late Yorkshire cricketer's A private motor car, in which Kaisha, whose shipstrade between desire of setting a good example cardinal rarely wears the chief to the many others who could symbol of his diguity, the red patronymic has a decided Scottish was Mr D.M. Biggar, accidentally Shanghai and Canton, calling at easily, if they would, favour hat, which is of the same shape

knocked down a Chinese at Swatow and Hongkong. The suggestion, and his first engage- ments were with the Aberdeen- Queen's Road West last night. Company is to employ three the Society and public with as the ceremonial hats worn by abbots, bishops, and archbishops, and One of the front wheels passed steamers clubs.

differing only in colour and in A.S. WATSON & CO., LTD. hire and Forkshire cricket, over his thigh, while a fracture voyages per year. The subsidies

the number of tassels. The hats

with twelve tassels, those of of abbols and bishops are adorned archbishops with twenty, and those of cardinals with thirty.

50cts, 85cts. $2.00 per bottle.

PREPARED ONLY BY

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Telephone No. 16.

Cable Address: Telegraph, Hongkong.

Tolephone: No. 1. A.B.C., 5th edition. Western Union..

Office address: 11, Ice House Street.

The Hongkong Telegraph

al making a mark at the gamo.

hat-trick.

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instruction and amusement.

POLO TOURNAMENT,

RIFLE ASSOCIATION MATCH.

carry out

the European. North natives of the county, so presum- who was in an unconscious condi- American and Australian lines in the Polo Tournament was April 21st.--The second round however, that players must be was also sustained by the victim, for ably Haigh was born in the shiretion when removed to the Govern- have been granted for a period played yesterday afternoon be of broad acres. He had a big ment Civil Hospital.

of three years. The European tween teams captained by share in the triumphs of the White

service subsidy goes the Captain Buraey and Surg. Rose, which gained the champion- Notice is given that the Gov-N. Y. K., the North America line Major Ede. After a very well-

One of the Labour member ship several times during his error in Council purposes to make service to the N. Y. K., and the contested game the match rosult. tenure of a place in the eleven. an ordor under the Highways San Francisco · line to theed in a

victory for Captain witnesses before the racent Com- In 1896, when he first appeared Ordinance, for the

Т. К. К. closing of

Burney's team, with three goals mitteo on Parliamentary salaries for the county, he headed the Forbes Street to public traffic.

and four subsidiaries to three mentioned the possibility that the bowling averages, a feat he Any pereon objecting to the pro- During the war, great things goals and one subsidiary. The continualdifficulty of making ends porformed in no fewer than ton posed order must forward his were expected from big concrete final match between the winners meet might be regarded as a seasons. On three occasions he objection in writing to tho ships, but it appears that some of and Captain Loveband's team temptation to poor members, with

an insufficient performed the

income. No AColonial Secretary not later than these vessels have now fallen on will be played on Friday. distinctly useful bat in addition, the 2nd day of May, 1921.

doubt, in so large a body as the evil days, for two large ferro-

House of Commons, that possi- he played in Test matches against

concrete coasters have found it both Australia and South Africa.

difficult to obtain classification on April 21st-Twelve mombers bility may exist, remarks a writer One of his finest performances It is notified that a competitive Lloyd's Register. The reason for competed for the short range cup in

Guardian the Manchester

the hou- was when he took seven wickets examination for the Indian Civil this is stated to be that Lloyds and spoons, which were shot for but it is to for 17 against Surrey in 1897, a Service, open to all qualified per poople regard ferro-concrete as a on Saturday afternoon in fairly our of members that it would match also memorable for the fact sons, will be held in London in war-time makeshift for which the favourable weather over the 200 be difficult to find any actual that all ten Surrey batsmen wore August, 1921, and that copies of need is now gone, and they intend and 600 yards distances. Major cases. It has often been told how clean-bowled. This recalls an the regulations, syllabus of exto discourage its use. This is Wrottesley, R. E. won the Cup Parnell put into his pocket and observation of the famous Yorks jamination, and forms of applica rather surprising, as

tine concrete for the first

with ashowed to his supporters the first stamper, Davio Hunter: "Schofield tion to be filled up by the candi-vessels are scaworthy, and they very creditable score of 63, the draft of a very important mos- Haigh hits the sticks more often dates may be seen an application were constructed on the under Spoons going to Petty Officer sure, and it has been noted that, than any other bowler." Davio at the Colonial Secretary's office. standing that they would receive Bishop, R.N. Captain Ecclos, R.B.although most of those who saw classification. It will be interest- and Major Wrottesley, R.E. The the draft were poor men who could Tonders are being invited for ing to see what developments shooting, though somewhat dis- have obtained a handsome gu Bathing Facilities.

reclaiming

appointing, as regards some of the by selling the secret, not a word approximately 90 take place in the matter..

competitors at the longer distance, leaked out prematurely; and Apparently the recommenda- acres of the Praya East foreshore

was on the whole good, consider- thore are many other cases in tions of the Committee in regard with raatarials obtained by cut- The marine underwriters of to the providing of adequate seating down Morrison Hill; protect New York are initiating a cam-ing the difficulties of the 600

yards range..

made money by special know.` bathing facilities are to be put ing the area so reclaimed by sea paign against theft and pilforage.

ledge. Yet the fact seems to be into effect, for at Thursday's and quay walls: constructing The whole of the United States.

that, while there bas in the past menting of the Legislative Council se wore, stormwater drains, rein will he brought later on within April 22nd-The supply of beef been corruption in both Houses a eum was voted which brings forced concrete piers, refuse-boat the scope of the campaign. The in Hongkong has been very of Parliament, the tendency has the vote under this heading to the pier, retaining walls and tempor-raison d'etre of the plan is to inadequate for some time past, been towards its disappearance round total of $8,000, which is the ary and miscellaneous works. interest every company in putting and during the last two or three as the

down the crime, which

to days, there has almost been a ceased A certain degree of apprehension has existed for some figure the Committee estimated

"club affecting seriously not only completo stoppage of tho supply. for rich man." There can be time concerning the future of civil aviation, giving as being necessary to carry out! The the proposals suggested.

merchants but the marine This is explained by the buyers little doubt that the venai mme- importance to Mr. Churchill's speech in introducing the original vote for the public bathing convicts where being escorted underwriters all over the who bring cattle in from the bers of the anvbieonth and. Air Estimates last month, of which a more detailed account places was only $2,700; now there from Macan by police on board United States. The most effective interior to be owing to the scarcity eighteenth century were, on the Mr. has been added a sum of $5,300. the s.s. Sui Tai for Hongkong, to way, as I have pointed out before, of animals suitable for slaughter, whole, much richer men than the is available in the lone papers lately to hand.

afterwards transported to

is for shipowners to take more though why this should be so in honest members of the nineteenth Churchill cannot be accused of parsimony in his handling It should now be possible for workb

Passing the lighthouse of public funds, but he has been somewhat unsympathetic to be pushed forward so that the Timor.

their on

employes closer

the total membership. As head of the Air new facilities may be available outside Macao harbour, one of effectual precautions and enforce this year of grace they fail to and twentieth, on an average of

when the season begins, next them jumped overboard and al-supervision than they, in the explain, Beef is beef now!

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1921.

civil aviation.

CIVIL AVIATION.

was not far out.

for

be

On the 14th instant a batch of

CANTON NEWS.

Inauguration.

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servante and making it incumbent on the cargo owner to insure against pilferage, there is little wonder that pilferages are ou the

increase.

LAWN TENNIS.

is to decide on the best means of administering subsidies hot, sticky days are with us, noring that day will be noted. It going the full five sets before a

Bervices

will be

to win. the match.

FAMINE IN BEEF.

which poor members could have

House be

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Between Ourselves

By Robt. MacWhirter..

han

months old he could-play the violíu like a master. At so early un ago he was, of course, too young to have a chin, so, as Mr. MacWhistler explained with moisture in his left eye, his dear old dad lent him bis for the timb being. At an age when most youngsters were, thinking about marbles and tig, he invented the self-cocking trombone and the self-filling bass-drum. Mr. Mac Whistler was also the means' of popularising the windshield for French Horns and other devices much prized by audiences.

Mr. MacWhistler is just back after a trip to Japan, a vacation insisted upon by his medical advisore following an over-dose of harpicide just before `Inst. Christmas.

towards the civil branch of aviation. Ministry, which includes a Department of Civil Aviation month. The old beach at North though the ship was stopped for a

nature of things, do under he has been responsible for both the combatant and civil Point will no longer be available, time, no trace of him could be

present conditions. With clauses This convict had been in bills of lading contracting the sides of this service, and while he has not hesitated to ask but its place will be taken found.

-strip of

foreshore sentenced to 30 years' transparta-shipowner out of all responsibility for money on behalf of the one, he has been a little chary by the in regard to the civil brand, although this is of obvious between the Royal Hongkong tion to Timer for having murder for negligence of default of their

Yacht Club premises and the ed his wife. importance, not only for commercial purposes but as an Electric Company's building. auxiliary to the RA. F. It needed a certain amount of This is just adjacent to the Yacht persuasion to induce Mr. Churchill to allot a sum of one Club beach, which has been very million pounds per annum when the Civil Aviation branch popular in recent years, and it was instituted, and this just at a time when the industry, be splendidly prepared, with

every reasonable facility left to itself by the closing of war industries, stood greatly bathers, if the Committee's in need of support. Other nations are carefully developing scheme is fully carried out. At Preparations for Dr. Sun's

Kennedy Town also improve- In last month's debate Mr. Churchill announced smallments are to be made, whilst for

The Kuomintang Party and Kowloon residents a parl of

H.K.C.C. Tournament. but practical concessions. Commercial flying is to be Stonecutter's beach will be set the Labour Guilds are haily encouraged in two ways. The airships which the Ministry aside and laid out with all preparing for the celebration on

The most interesting match; is going to abandon are offered, with all their spare parts needful conveniences, whilst the 20th, when Dr. Sun Yat-sen in last night's tournament games will be inaugurated as President, was that between M.K.Lo and and accessories. to any responsible company which will cheap forry service will

available. The Committee has All the monopolists are invited J.B. Penman in the semi-final undertake to use then. A committee comprising repre-ertainly done useful work on to join, but a rumour, prevails of the Open Championship, Sing- sentatives of manufacturers and of transport companies behalf of bathers, and when the that any house or shop that les. It was a hard-fought tie,

does not show 2 decoration

decision was reached. In the final to commercial aeroplanes. There is even a prospect that doubt its the airships will be in commission in a few weeks. remembered by those who stood is said that representatives have et Lo was leading by 5-2, but It may be hoped that they will be employed to open the a fair chance of being forgotten been sent by the Inauguration Penman then pulled up and led London-Egypt airway, which has been described as the by the authorities. However, the Committee to Hongkong, asking by 6-5, wanting only a solitary

Government has made no bones that all the Labour Guilds display point main trunk line of the airways of the Empire and as the about voting the necessary funds, decorations or form processions However, Lo got the game and

Mr. MacWhistler's interest in most suitable for airships. Mr. Churchill emphasised the so, as things are, it's a case of on that day. The Press Society made the scores 6-all. Again has been invited to delegate one Penman led by 7-6 and

local politics has always been of attractions and importance of the London-Paris aeroplane everybody being satisfied.

of their number to the Committee, only noeded a point for

Following on the publication of a practical nature. Following a route, which is naturally the one with most chances of

and one Kuomingtang newspaper vistory, but Lo rallied the report of the Tourists Guide discussion in the Press last year has made a proposal to print the and eventually won the set at 9-7. Section of the Economic Resources on the question of noisosome data, commercial success, and therefore the one most urgently

newspapers with red ink

on It was a most exciting finish to a Committee, I sought out needing development. We are glad to note that he also

one he placed at the disposal of the that day.

keenly-contested match, Lo win whom I knew would be interested. Government his well-known recognised the desirability of extending our aerial activity

The Fresident's soal has been ning by three sets to two and 27 found Mr. Rufus MacWhistler Zwiebach Silencer which he main- over a wider area on the Continent.

A suggestion that some of the money devoted to Opening Here on Monday. made and is a gorgeous affair, games to 25. On the run of play in his charming villa at the head tains should be attached to avery. being of gold some two inches Lo deserved to win. He was of the Bookunpoo Valley busily flat in the Colony. Between our- military aviation should be transferred to the civil branch

The H.B. Waring Company square, the four sides of which slightly superior to his opponent engaged in teaching beautiful selves, said he, some of our news- drew from Mr. Churchill a slightly heated defence of the opens its season at the Theatre are set with green jade. It is in that he had a better all-round Baby Clarence to play "Drink to paper offices and associations magnificence and complexity of the new service which he Royal on Monday night, when said to cost $4,000. It will be knowledge of the game, being Me Only with Thine Eyes" as a could also use them to advanf- has been fostering, and a disparagement of commercial"The Witness for the Defence" presented by the M. P.'s on the better at serving and backband mouth organ jazz in F Sharp.

18th instant, together with an play. However, Penman played Mr. MacWhistler's views o0 The Company,

His scheme for a floating City transport as an unnecessary luxury. Seventeen millions will be staged,

a very steady game and by Municipal Music are too well Hall has not received the support. are to be spent on the one-on the Air-Marshals and Vice- which is due at daylight by the illuminated diploma.

In consequence of reports that sheer consistency almost pulled known to need repeating here. As it deserves, he thinks, but he 8.8. Nile, comes here with a big Air-Marshals, on the manifold directorates, bill-posting reputation, and its visit is being the Navy will be under the the match out of the fire when the organiser of the C. F. A. (Cornet doesn't mind so much about that and accountancy, and all the other appurtenances to a third keenly anticipated.

control of the Military Ministry, situation looked hopeless. The Players Association) he has over provided no one other than him- great fighting organization. Only one million, not a penny Miss Macfarlane, the advance all the naval officials have joined evening's matches resulted as continued to blow his own horn self claims to have thought of it

in advocating to the Government first. inore, is to be spent on the civilian side, although, in the agent of the Company, has just in making a protest against this follows:

Open Championship Singles: M. the value of music as a palliative Asked whether he would be. opinion of experts, that is the surest foundation for the returned from Shanghai, where proposal."

K. Lo heat J. B. Penman, 4-6, 6-8, against independent thought on willing to stand for the Legials-, 6-8, 2-6, 9-7. month. She goes on to Singapors military side a side, moreover, likely to be productive and the Company will open early next vital to the commercial future of the Empire. In actual to arrange for the tour of the

the part of the proletariat. Rufus ture, Mr. MacWhistler replied to A message just to hand states Club Championship: A. D. Hum- says that we ought to have bands the affirmative and further re- fact a great many pennies less than a million are to be Royal Opera Company, which that all the newspapers in Canton phreys beat Capt. P. H. Davlos, whether we want them or not marked that his own organian-

been notified that the 6-2, 5-7, 6-8, 6-3, 0-3.

bands at all cost even if they have tion, the C.P.A, was at the spent on it, for it has to carry the cost of the meteorological will come to Hongkong in Septem- have

Men's Handicap Doubles: J. R. to be paid for.

noment altering ite rules muta- service. The commercial branch should be to the R.A.F.ber and which is spoken of as one inauguration of Dr Sus, origin-

Mr. MacWhistler from infancy is mutandis to permit of such s of the very finest combinations elly fixed for the 20th instant, Wood and G. R. Sayer beat G. what the Mercantile Marine is to the Navy.

ever seen out East.

has now been postponed sine die. Miskin and E. G, Grimble, 6-4, 6-4. has buen musical. At eight course of action being taken,

H.B. WARING CO.

INAUGURATION POSTPONED.

age.