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R.H.K. YACHT CLUB.

Closing Cruise and Regatta.

tested.

ALLEGED FORGERY.

A Sessions Case.

THE HONGKONG

Mr. Justice H.H.J. Gompertzi presided this morning over the adjourned Criminal Sessions.j

Much Interest was taken in the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club's closing cruise and regatta, held under ideal conditions on Satur-

Sham Sai Bang was charged day. There was a large attend- with uttering a false receipt. ance of spectators, and the various! The prisoner pleaded not guilty, events, especially in the rowing He was defended by Mr. F. C. section, were most keenly con- Jenkin, instructed by Mr. Crew, Mra Severn, who was intro. Mr. Dyer Ball prosecuted, duced by the Commodore of assisted by Mr. Blake,

Smyth, the Club, Mr Frank assisted by Mr D. K. Blair distributed the prizes, and at the conclusion B. E. Hon. Mr Claud Severn thanked all those who had helped to make the day such s success, including Ah Mow, one of the coolies, who Hin Excel. lenoy said was never absent on these occasions and whose work

The following jury were em- panelled Mesura, C. H. Summers, W. Stewart, (foreman), A.L. Silva, H. J. Lamb, J. M. Silva, R. C. Wallace, P. R. Glendenning.

answer the

A number of jurors failed to roll. Mr. Dyer Bail explained that on the last sitting of the Criminal Judge Sessions, the Puiene informed these gentlemen that although

they were not discharged they need not attend unless they were sent for.

The

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.

TELEGRAPH.

very latest science is Pedography," which claims to be able to tell the owner's charac- tor and history by his or her feet, American despatches state that pictures have recently been taken of the feet of the girl students of Kansas University, and have bean filled in the department of "The physical education there. pedagraphs," says Dr. Martha M. Bacon, who is in charge of the are somewhat of an pictures, index of character. You can tell what sort of life the owners lead.".

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In her book, "Wild CreaturES of Garden and Hedgerow," Miss Frances Pitt states that she gave

baby rat, still blind, feeble, and very naked, to a cat whose litter was always entirely satisfactory

had been reduced to one kitten, Mr Sovern also mentioned that they

then ten days' old. To her surpriss, were losing their Commodore in

foster-child. "The rat," says Miss the cat accepted this unusual abor time. Mr Smyth was going

Pitt, "was cleaned, fed, fondled, away and bad deputed him to not

Mr. Jenkin objected to Mr.tended, and treated just like the in bie pluce.

kitten, along with which it was Mrs Severn was then presented Echers being empanelled as

reared. Even after another family with a fine bouquet and s most juror. enjoyable afternoon thus terminat. When a Chinese was called, came to occupy the cat's attent- Mr. Lau Chun Wing, Mr. Dyer ion, she remained on friendly ed.

Mention should be made of Ball remarked, that he did not terms with the rat and often The cat in musical the fine

programme know on what ground the defence paid him a visit, which was excellently rendered by objected to the empanelment of question had been a good ratter. the band of the 2nd. Wilts Be- Mr. Echers. If it were on but after the adoption ratting giment under the able direction of grounds of nationality, he must was done with !"

the

Bandmaster,

Eaton.

Mr J. W. make a similar protest.

The list of prizes is as follows: Rowing Events.

Inter-Club Jupjor Fours: 1 V.R.C.

Titania: 2, Tarantula.

Inter-Club Semor Fours: R.H.K. Y..

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Mr. Dyer Ball, in outlining the Mr. Hoover, the new Secretary facts, said that Mr. Van Gennep, for Commerce in Mr. Harding's the managing director of the Cabinet, practises the babit of After the Holland Pacific Trading Co., Ltd., plain speaking.

sold some condensed milk, etc., armistice he was asked to discuss

All Comers' Reen for Whalers to the Kowloon Stores, which measures for the relief of the was run by four persons, defend-devastated territories of Northern Gigs and Naval Curlers}:

and ant being managing director of France

Belgium with saine. In the early part of officials-Baron von der Lancken August last year an arrangement and Dr. Reith-whom Mr. wee cometo with regard to the sale Hoover had learned to know only of wines and spirits etc., on con- too well at the time he was feed- signment tothe KowloonStores. It ing the starving Belgians. In was arranged that defendant reply, Mr. Hoover telegraphed : should receive wines and spirits You can describe two and a half

Ladies' Roer: 1, Crew consisting of Miss Rousey. Mrs. Railton and

J. S McCanD.

Inter-Club Junior Pair Oars: 1, V.R.C.

Scratch Fours: 1, Mr Carroll's

Crew.

Inter-Club Senior Pair Ours: 1, V.R.C.

There were no entries for the Dragon Boat Race for Naval Crews and the later Club Seulls,

Sailing.

consignment, $60 should be years of arrogance towards our- paid every month for storage, selves and cruelty towards the and also roceive A three Belgians in any language you' per cent, commission. In pur-may select, and tell the pair stance of this agreement bout personally to go to hell, with my $1,500 worth of wines and spirits compliments. If I have to deal were sent to the Kowloon Stores with Germans it will not be with at the end of the year there was that pair." a debit halance of $2,000, The

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Cruiser Class Chinese Rig): 1. Kowloon Stores paid $500 of this Workhouse boy, pit worker,

in January and Mr. Van Gornep bus

Niobe (Mr Martion.

Van

conductor, and soldier,

Cruiser Class (English Rigi: 1, sent a letter demanding payment Captain Hobert Gee, V.C., M.C., Bestevner (Mr Coulbousy.

of the balance before January who recently, as a Coalitionist, Ladies Yacht Race (Handicap 15th. About China New Year, defeated Mr. Ramsay Macdonald Clar) 1, Dorothea Mrs Court Mr.

Gennep motin the E, Woolwich by-election, the defendant in the street and has had a wonderfuid career, mey); 2, Diana (Mes Arthur).

Ladies Yacht Race (One De-spoke to him about the debt. particularly as a fighting man sign Classy 1, Halcyon Mrs A. He took him to Messrs Wilkinson After spending three years in the R. Lowe); 2. Ailsa Miss Den and Grist, and he was told that a workhouse, he roughed it" in writ would be issued if he did not the East-end, and got a job as a nison!.

Ladies Yacht Race Heyward pay. He was given a little time.bus conductor at twelve shillings Huys Cloust 1. Sirius Mr. On February 17th, a writ was a week before joining the Army. issued for $1.000. This was the Rising to the rank of regimentul Seriven}

Ladies Yacht Race (Gael Class): amount owing on sale of goods 1. Toinette (Mrs Tomory): 2, Gael to the Kowloon Stores. Before the quartermaster sergeant, ho was (Mrs Ramsey Viking (Mis matter came to Court defendant given a commission on the field for paid up the whole amount with gallantry, subsquently winning the Victoria Cross at Cambrai. costs to Messrs. Wilkinson and

On one occasion, finding an Grist. The other day, after

still in enemy machine- gun of $1,000 was paid action, Captain Goe, revolver in 1. "Niobe" (Mr. A. R. Lowe); 2. by the defendant, Mr. Van

Denone" (Hon. Mr. C. Severn, Gemiep received a letter from man, rushed and captured the hand, and followed by only one C.M.G., L.L.D.).

Messrs. Hostings and Hastings Cruiser Class (English Rig)-demanding $4,648, after deduct-gun, killing eight of the crew,

Hunt). Championships: Season, 1920-1921.

Cruiser Class (Chinese Rig) the

94133

1, "Bestevaer" (Mr. Coolhans); 2, ing monies which the defendant "Irene" (Mr. R. Sutherland).

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admitted were outstanding be Britain's wonderful air port at Handicap Class-1, "Diana"tween him and the complainant Croydon is likely to be such a (Capt T. Arthur); 2, "Dorothea" Mr.. Van Gennep was startled busy place that an air station- about a cash deposit of $5,000 master has hoon appointed. He (Mr. Geo. Hegg).

One Design Class-1, "Ailsa" (Mr. G. C. H. Culley); 2, "Daphne

Other Prizes.

J.

MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1921.

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with you" He went round to the is Major'S. T. L. Greer, a pilot The work of transforming the office of Messrs Hastings and with a wide experience of military fort of St. Irenee, proposed at Hastings, and there he was shown and civil flying. His duty will Lyons, into buildings for the (Mr. V. G. Smyth).

a deposit receipt. He also went be to give safe landing orders to housing of Chinese students Hoyward

Class.- 1, Hays "Ursula" (Mr. H. S. Rouse); 2, waited for the defendunt. When avoid collisions on the aerodrome. Institute, is being pushed for- round to the Kowloon Stores and all incoming machines, and thus attending the Franco-Chinese- "Dawn" (Mr. 3. C. Finch).

he arrived he had him arrested From his office, a large control Gael Class-1, "Toinette" (MF for forgery.

ward

Already very rapidly. tower perched on four legs high from 40 to 100 students are in E. Hudson): 2, "Joan" (Mr.

above the other buildings, he will attendance,

but. when Bentley);

command a complete view of all Institute is fully developed it that happens on the landing is expected that there will be ground. By wireless he will be from 200 to 300 students who able to instruct an aerobus, on its have already pursued the study way from Lympne after crossing of science and the Western the Channel from Paris, either languages. They will be care- to increase or slacken speed so fully selected, and it will not be that it does not interfere with the sufficient for them to be prepar- arrival from Amsterdam; and

ed to follow the curricula the of the French schacle, but they "Also Ban" Cup,--1, "Halcyon" "joy-riders" dallying on

aerodrome muat he bustled in must also have sufficient physical (Mr. A. R. Lowe); 2, "Gael" (Mr. order to insure clear landing and moral health to allow them R. J. Dixon),

space. At night the air terminus to profit from a long residence in will look like the entrance to a foreign country. some enchanted land.

Rig Cruisers.

WORE LAST SMOCK FROCK. Mr. J. Coster, a Newport (Isle 1. of Wight) farmer, who has dier. aged 85, was probably the last 1, farmer in the island to wear a

Preliminary Races: Chinese Riu Cruisers. "Helen" (Mr. A. W. Cornell).

English "Bestevacr" (Mr. Coolhaas).

Racing Yachts,-1, "Sonya" (Mr. Wilkinson).

Niobe Cup-1, "Oepone" (Hon. Mr. C. Severn, C.M.G., L.L.D.).

Bestevaer. Cup.-1, "Aileen" (Mr. J. B. Thomson).

smuck frock.

"Belilios" Challenge Cup for Diana Cap.-1, "Gladys" (Mr. Heyward-Hays Class-1, "Ursula" S. Columbine).

(Mr. H. S. Rouse).

Afisa Cup-1, "Daphue" (Mr.) Warren Memorial Cup for Gael)

Class.-1, "Viking" (Mr. S. Berg), Oficials.

V. G. Smyth).

2, "Gael" (Mr. R. J. Dixon).

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The Second Gymkhana is fixed for Saturday, May 7t 1921. Draft Programmes and Entry Forms may be obtained at Race Course, Hongkong Club, and Causeway Bay Stables. Entries close Wodnesday, 27th April, 1921.

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ADVERTISEMENTS.

WANTED.

WANTED.-One Gentleman to The 2/Wiltshire Regiment will share house on Peak, with two hold their Regimental Sports on others; May to

December; Thursday, April 28th at 1.30 p.m. Tennis Court. Apply Box 549 at Sookompoo.

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Major C. A. Law and The Officers will be at Home on the ground and will be very glad to see their friends, if they will kindly accept this notice as an invitation.

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Weather permitting, the CHALLENGE ROUND of the OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

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will be played on WEDNESDAY, 27th April, at 4.30 p.m. Reserved Seats Seach. Booking at Messrs MOU TRIE & CO.

After the match the Prizes won during the Tournament will be presented.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1921.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

From EUROPE AND STRAITS. THE Company's Steamship

WANTED.-Chinese (Male) Stenographer, apply ACEAL

Heiss & C., Hongkong.

WANTED.--A small houso ar apartment on the Peak for the summer. Reply to O. E, Pomeroy Canton Christian College, Canton,

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"AWA MARU," having arrived from the above ports Consignees of Cargo aro MOTOR CAR FOR SALE.— hereby informed that their goods New American five seater of are being landed and placed at latest design complete with their risk in the Hongkong & ace. ssories. Price reasonable. Kowloon Wharf & Godown Com-Trial can to arranged at any pany's Godowns at Kowloon, time. Apply Muller & Phipps where each consignment will be (Asia) Ltd, Prince's Buildings. sorted out mark by mark and de- livery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed.

Optional Goods will be carried on unless instructions are given to the contrary before Noon, To- day.

Goods not cleared by the 1st May, 1921, will be subject to

rent.

Damaged packages must be loft in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Co.'s representatives at an appointed hour on Tuesday & Friday. All claims must be presented within teo days of the steamer's arrival here, after which dato.they cannot be recognised. No claime will be admitted after the goods have left! the Godowns,

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Agents. Hongkong, 24th April, 1921.

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Members desiring cards for visitors are requested to apply to the Treasurers, No. 5 Queen's Road, Centrai,

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NOTICE.

FOR SALE.-One Indian motor-cycle, type 1919. Has done 2,500 miles. Apply Box 544 c/o "Hongkong Telegraph."

PUBLIC AUCTION,

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THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on

Wednesday, the 27th. April, 1921.

commencing at (i a.m. at No. 23 Godown of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf &

Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon.

(For account of the concerned)

25 bales Heavy Cees "Green Stripe" Gunnies (214 lbs.)

25 bales Blue Stripe" Gun- nies (214 lbs.)

and afterwards at No. 51 Oedown 25 bales Liverpool Twill; 3-Blue Stripe Gunnies, 44" x 264 x 271⁄2 Ibs. (8 x 8)..

Terms: Cash on delivery

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auationeers

PUBLIC AUCTION.

“HE Undersigned have received

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instructions to sell by Public Auction on

Friday the 29th. April, 1921. compiencing at 2:30 p.m.

at their Sales Rooms, Duddel! Street

The project of a Franco-China intellectual rapprochement bas been mooted since 1913 when some

Wm. POWELL LTD.

A Valuable Collection of Antique Ursula Cup.-1, “Dawn" (Mr, J.

French residents in China began

China and Curios from Sũng to to establish Fronch teaching The names of the officials for C. Finch).

NOTICE is hereby given that Ming Dynasties and Kanghi to establishments in that country, Toinette Cup-1, "Gael" (Mr. the day were as follows:-- fine plate glass window" said an The movement was consolidated Government concluded, a special Meeting of Shareholders in the

During the Ching regime the the Twentieth Ordinary General Towkwong Periods comprising:--:- R. J. Dixon);

Starters-Hon. Mr. E. H. Sharp, American lady in the course of in 1919 when Rector Joubin visit- agreement with the Japanese above Company will be held and blue & white vases, plates, Five coloured. three coloured, Commodore's Cup Racing Yachts.K.C., and Mr. T. H. G. Brayfield.

her romarka while in a tram-cared Peking, and in the autumn of Board of Education for the send-the Company's Officer on Tues-ars, bowls, flower pots, etc. etc. -1, “Rolla” (Mr. N. Croucher); Umpires.Messrs. W. Logan the other day. She said just the that year formal overtures were ing Chinese students to study in day April 26th at 12 o'clock noon

and E. B. Reed.

right thing. It cost a bit more to made to the Minister of Public Japan. The agreement is to be for the purpose of receiving the

· Ivory óarvings, jade and agate Comenodore's Cup Crnisers:-1, Judges.Lt. Comdr. Drew, R.N., build a plate glass window and it Institutions and to the University terminated January next. The Report of the Directors and Statements, bronzes, embroideries, "Irene" (Mr. R. Sutherland); 2, Lt.-Comdr. Hake, It.N.R., and Mr. cost a bit more to make a pair of of Lyons by Mr. Li Yu-ying, Ministry of Education has decid- ment of accounts to the 28th lacquered-ware, etc. etc.

Toric lenses than the ordinary University Professor, who was ed not to renew the agreement, February 1921. "Oenone" (Hon, Mr. C. Severn, A. Murdoch. C.M.G., L.L.D.).

Clerks of the Coura-Messrs worth the small difference in cost the name of the University of dispatched to the various pro-pany will be closed from the 19th then in Paris, and who spoke in and a circular telegram has been The Transfer Books of the Com-

Four Green jade neck-laces. Vice-Comdr's Cup Racing Yachta. E. W. Carpenter, T. Arthur and to you in the added comfort you Peking and the principal Chinese vlaces informing the provincial April to 26th 1921, both days 28 b inst. -1, "Daphne" (Mr. V. G. Smyth); A. W. van Andel.

derive from their use. Torio Universities. 2, “Sirius" (Mr. H. E. Scriven). Coxswains. Messrs. T. W. lenses of any prescription are

educational officials of the desi-inclusive. Vice-Comdr's Cup Cruisers.-1, Regatta Secretary and Captain. manufactured by The Hongkong

sion of the Government, and "La Cignie" (Mr. N. Croucher); 2,|—Mr. J. C. McCann.

Optical Co.,Successors to Clark &

ordering them to adopt uniform "Helen" (Mr. A. W. Cornell).

fiat kind. Torics are more than

NOT OUT AT 104

Time Keepers.--Mesars. D. K. Co., Manufacturing and Refract- Mre William Rogers, of Fal-prosedure in sending students ing Opticians, 53, Queen's Road mouth, has celebrated her 104th to sody in Japan as in Europe Central.

birthday.

and America.

"Tai Yut" Cup.-1, "Ailsa" (Mr. White and T. Petley. G. C. H. Culley).

Blair and H. S. Rouse.

By Order of the Board of Director,

H. O. HOLT,

Secretary,

Also

On view from Thursday the

Catalogue will be issued, Terms: Cash on delivery,

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers,