1921-05-03 — Page 5

THE MERCURY GARAGE CO.

GOOD CARS

FOR

PROMPT SERVICE

REASONABLE CHARGES,

CAREFUL DRIVERS.

TELEPHONE: 977..

THE HONGKONG-- TELEGRAPH.

HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE

Telephone No.

SOLE

483.

AGENTS

IN

HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA

FOR

THE STUDEBAKER CAR

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A CONSIGNMENT OF

THESE CARS COVERING :-

BIG SIX TOURING (7 Passenger)

SPECIAL SIX TOURING (5. Passenger)

SPECIAL SIX SEDAN (5 Passenger)

LIGHT SIX TOURING (5 Passenger)

FIRST

CLASS LIVERY SERVICE.

MOTOR CASES.

Local Doctor Fined.

Mr. M. H. Turner appeared at the Magistracy this morning to defend Dr. J. C. Dalmahoy Allan, who was summoned for driving

his motor car in a reckless man-

ner, and with failing to registor ownership of his car.

Mr. Turner aid his client was going to attend an urgent case.

He admitted that he was driving fast, and said he would do the same in future under similar circumstances. Dr. Allan failed to register ownership of his car through ignorance.

the

Inspector Garred informed his Worship (Mr. R.E. Lindsell) that Dr. Alian

passing Colonial Secretary's Office on his way to the Peak Tram Station at an excessive spoed. Another car, containing three European gen- tlemen, which was coming from the opposite direction, had hardly enough TOOM to pass, and a serious collision would have occurred but for the fact that this car got into the side channel.

The speed limit allowed in that

of reckless driving. An Indian Sergeant saw defendant coming up Pedder Street at a great speed, He knocked down a Chinese and collided with a tram. Defendant's excuse was that he lost the con-.

trol of the car in a collision with a pedestrian but this was not credited by his Worship, who fined

hio $10.

SIR JAMES AND LADY LOCKHART.

670

6.6.

Hongkong's Hearty Send-off.

00

The arrival in Hongkong of Sir James and Lady Lockhart, who their way home by Pyrchus, was Fester- day made the occasion of pleasing functions. The news of the retirement of the British Com- missioner at Wei-hai-wel had been received only a short while proviovely and in view of the devoted service Sir James has given in the discharge of his high office and the pleasant memo-) ries of his former long associa- tion with Hongkong, his short stay in this Colony was utilised to express the feelings of ad- miration and esteem shared by so many. Sir James had formerly hold many official! poste in Hongkong and members of the Chinese community with whom he was brought into close contact arranged a reception and presentation at the Hongkong Hotel at which felicitous speeches were delivered. In the evening a dinner and reception took place at Governmont House and to-day Sir James and Lady Lockhart

TUESDAY.

MAY 3, 1921.

DAIRY

FARM NEWS.

JUST RECEIVED

consignment of Smoked Fish direct from the

SCOTTISH FISHERIES

Fillets

Haddocks Kippers

THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLO STORAGE CO. LTD.

J. T.

TEL. 682

W

NETTLETON SHOES

MAKE WALKING

A REAL PLEASURE

MODELS JUST RECEIVED

NEW

'CANVAS'

BUCKSKIN

CALF

VICI KID

CANVAS

BUCKSKIN

CALF

VICI KID

STOCKED IN ALL SIZES." INSPECTION INVITED

AT THE SOLE AGENT.

SPECIALIST IN MEN'S WEAP NEXT DOOR HONGKONG HOTEL

Powell

left amid the heartiest of good four embroidered pictures which I regret that I cannot say all 1 Wm.

wishce of all,

I

will be framed in the form of a would like to say, but I can tell you that it requires no material memento to keep you in mind. shall always remember you and always remember what you have done for me, I thank you very much indeed. (Applause).

|

After an half-hour's chat the gathering dispersed.

The scene in the Hongkong (screen made of blackwed. We Hotel was an animated one. are sorry that the short time at our The Chinese hosts wore headed disposal bes not permitted of the by Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak, while frame-work being completed in among those present with Sir time, but when it is ready, we will James and Lady Lockhart were inko pleasure in having it forward- His Excellency the Officer Ad-ed to you. In the meantime, we ministering the Government, Hon. would ask you to accept this silver Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., accom- miniature screen instead. We hope Reception at Government House, panied by his Private Secretary,¦ that this article with the jouk wiil At the dinner last evening at Mr. R. A. North, Sir William and sometimes remind you of us-of the Government House many old Lady Brunyate, Mr. Justice Gom our old friendship, and of the 21 friends of Sir James Lockhart pertz and Mrs. Gompertz, Mr. years. of your life spent in our were present. Those who sat Justice J. R. Wood, Hon. Mr. E midst. We also hope tunt the down to dinner included His Ex- A Irving, Hon. Mr. S. B. C. Ross, screen will ever shield you and cellency the Officer Administering Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, Hon. Mr. yours from stress nod storm, while the Government (Hon. Mr. Claud E. D. C. Wolfe. Hon. Mr. II. E. the junk will bring you, in all her Severn, C.M.G.,) and Mrs. Severn, Pellock, Mrs. Jordan, Mr. G. N. voyages, full loads of bliss and con- Sir James and Lady Stewart Orme, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hancock teutment. (Applause).

Lockhart, His Honour the Acting and Mr. and Mrs. H. Hancock. Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak indicat- Chief Justice Mr. H. H. J. Gom- Ten was served, and at the con-ed a silver junk in full sail, of pertz and Mrs. Gompertz, the Hon. clusion, Hon. Mr. Lau Cha-pak fine workmanship, and a number Mr. F. D. C. Wolfe, Sir William said: Your Excellency, Ladies and of silk pancis, with the names in and Lady Brunyate, the Hon. Mr. Gentlemen.-As Sir James and Chinese of the hosts of the after-J. II. Kemp and Mrs. Kemp, 'Hon. Lady Lockhart are passing through con, viz.: Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak, Mr. C. MCI Messer, Hon. Mr. I. this Colony on their way home on Hon. Mr. Ho Fook, Hon. Mr. Chau. Pollock, K.C., and Mrs. Pollock, a well-earned retirement, their Siu-ki, Sir Robert Ilo Tung, Hon. Mr. A. E. Irving, Mrs. Irving Chinese friends in Hongkong are Messrs. Chan Chun-chaen, Hoond the Misses Irving, Hon. Mr. availing themselves of this oppor. Kom-tong, Kwok Shiu-lau, R. H. Lau Chu-pak, Dr. P. Jordan and tunity to demonstrate to them once Kotewall, Tong Lai-chuen, Sin | Mrs. Jordan, Dr. T. W. Pearce, nore their high esteem and uffer. Tak-fan, ip Lan-chuen, Leung LL.D., Mr. C. D. Wilkinson, Mr. tionate regard for them, (Applause) Yan-po, Lo Cheung-shiu, Li Yau-and Mrs. R. Hancock, Mr. and Mrs. It has been a great pleasure to me Chuen, Chan King-wan, Chau- Hancock, Mr. Ho Kom-tong and to have been chosen by my com. Tung-sang, Le Cheung-ip, Chiu Mr. C. D. Melbourne. During the patriots as the instrument for Chow-sam, Fung Ping-shan, Chan dinner informal speeches were fine musical pro- conveying their sentiments to our Cho-hing, Yau Shiu-chi, Chow made and a distinguished visitors, not only be Shou-son, Wang lu-tung, Li Ping, gramme was rendered by the 2nd cause I am one of Sir James' oid To Sze-tuen, Chan King-yue, Ng Wiltshire Regimental band under Ho the direction of Bandmaster J. W. friends, but also because I was Hen-tze. Wong Kam-fook, selected to read the Chinese text of Shai-wing, Chang Foo.

Eatson.

the address which was presented to Responding, Sir James said: The dinner was followed by a him when he was leaving these Your Excellency, Mr. Lau Chu-reception in the ballroom which shores to take up the high office of pak and Chinese friends, I thank was attended by about three hun- a Majesty's Commissioner at you on behalf of my wife and dred guests. The grand staircase Wei-bai-wei in April, 1902. myself very sincerely for the kind leading up to the ball room was

Applause).

manner in which you have asked beautifully decorated on either:

A collision between Kwok Sir James, it is just 10 years us to come here to-day and for side with palms and white mar Ling, an employee of the Hong since you left us, and it must the far too flattering remarks in guerites. The ball room itself kong Electric Company, and a be a source of gratification and which Mr. Lau Chu-pak has ex-was illuminated with electric motor car in Jackson Road on the afternoon of April 25th. had pride to you to know that neither pressed his feelings. As you will lights softly diffused by means of time nor distou e fins in any way all understand, when one is say delicate red shades, giving the a sequel at the Magistracy this diminished the esteem which your ing good-bye to a place one feels room a beautiful effect of sudbued morning when Mr. W.C. van der Chinese friends hore had for you, it impossible to express in words light. Bouquets of white lilies: Stoen, of the Deli Planter As-while you were guarding their in his feelings; but it would be very hung from the ceiling and the sociation, was summoned for failing to stop his car after the terests during your 21 years' dis- ungrateful on my part and on the floral decoration round the room collision and with failing to sound tinguished service in Hongkong. part of my wife if I did not en-crusisted of lilies and white room We enn never forget the great in-deavour in a few words to tell grerites. Music for the dancing terest you always took in our you how thoroughly we appreciate was contributed by a small but A letter was handed to his welfare. Particularly shall we ever the fact that you, our old Chinese excellent string band. Worship intimating that defen-remember, with gratitude, your share friends, have not forgotten us, and dant could not appear owing to in the reorganization of our District have evinced again that friend- exigencies of his business, and Watch Force, the Tung Wah Hoepi. ship which you have always denying the offences.

tal and the Po Leung Kuk, all of shown to us when we have visited

his hooter.

Some of

THE DEPARTURE. With the good wishes of their | many friends in the Colony who went aboard their Mr. E.W. Lewis, an employes which institutions are now working you. I see around me here to-day steamer to wish the bon voyage of the Hongkong Electric Com-smoothly along the main lines friends whom I have known now and a happy life in retirement at pany, deposed that at 5.10 p.m.laid down by you. (Applause) for nearly 41 years,

Home, Sir James and Lady on April 25th he shouted out This is a testimony of your them were not quite as young Lockhart saw their last of Hong- certain orders to his subordinate foresight and organizing ability, as then as they are now. (Laughter). kong this morning from aboard Kwok Ling on a tram. Kwok well as of your intimate knowledge My old friend, Mr. Chan Chun- Ling apparently did not catch his of Chinese mentality and charac chuen, has now attained the lofty the Blue Funnel liner Pyrrhus.

Amongst those who accompani- place was 10 miles an hour. The words and as he was walking to teristics. (Applause). For Lady age of eighty-five years and looks ed Sir James and Lady Lockhart police knew nothing about the the tram, be was knocked down Lockhart the Chinese also enter as if he were full of vigour; and aboard the vessel were Mr. and case and were acting on the by motor car 191, being caught tain sincere respect and geanine I am sure he will reach a hundred Mrs. R. Hancock, Mr. and Mrs. information of eyewitnesses. on the hip by one of the mud admiration, for the personal in and six. He enjoys the wonder- H. Hancock, Bia Excellency the

Mr. Turner said his instruc-guards. The car was travelling terest which she has always tukerful capacity of being able to Governor Administering tions were that Dr. Allan was

at a high speed, and did not sound in them, and for the sympathy, attain old age and at the same Government a number of Govern- the hooter. Witness subsequent-understanding, and ability with time ntore vigour, and he has ment officials, many Chiness, and well on the left and the other car was too much in the middle of 1y got out of the tram and when he which she has helped you in your what all of us envy him for, four the road. A collision was averted arrived at the scene of the acoid-responsible and difficult duties, generations living under his roof. by the fine driving on the doctor's ent, Kwok Ling had been taken (Applause). We are indeed glad I also see many friends, some of part. Mr. Turner said that if to the City Hall corner in a state to see you and Lady Lockhart, whom I knew when they were in a wild allegations were made by of collapse. Next day Kwok once more, but this gladness is much poorer condition than they the police he would call Dr. Allan Ling was removed to hospital already tinged with

a foeling are at present. I remember many where he remained for three days. of sadness, for to appear in court to prove the

we are ale of them when they were quite truth of the caso.

Mr. Lindsell fined Dr. Allan

$15 for reckless driving and $5 on the second count.

failing to exhibit head lights at 945 pan. on April 25th.

motor car.

the

European ladies and gentlemen, including Messrs. R. H. Kote- wall, Mr. W. P. Carrie, Lai Chenn-tong, Ho Wing, Ho Kom- Tong, Hogg, and Lai Cheun-Tong.

AMBER GLASSES.

Amber lenses have proved to

All

bo most efficient for out-door

A European was the driver of the here to say good-bye. In token willing to be pleased with very of our affectionate regard and few of the hard cash of this life, Mr. J. E. Barrow, who was good washes, we would ask you and To-day, I understand, buildings

Mr. wear in the tropical sun. travelling on the same tram with Lady Lockhart to accept some would not contain it all. Mr. Lewis, estimated the speed of souvenirs of no intrinsic value. Lau Chu-pak has referred in far irritating light rays are absorbed Mr. Nolte, the owner of motor the motor car at 10 miles an The silver junk is emblematic of too flattering terms to anything I and the result is a restfal feeling car No. 412, was summoned for hour. The number of the car that merciful sail which brings re-may have done for the Chinese. to the eye and a relief from the was furnished by a European lady lief and happiness, such as the I have always found them loyal white glare. Amber lenses are who saw the accident.

relief and happiness which you and true and a most lovable race, especially recommended to those Mr. Nolte said he was under the impression that he had put had been made

Inspector Garrod said efforts wust have brought to thousands of and there is nothing I feel more in whose work takes them in the Army officers find them to locate stricken and distressed souls during departing than the fact that I aun

on the range. on the dimmers to the lights when the lady referred to; but in vain.the recent drought at 'Wei-hai-wei sball see so few of them in the old indispensable

But I assure you that persons contemplatinga sen he started the car, and only She witnessed the collision, and angraved in the little vessel mean although I may change my skies voyage will find these glassen)

(Applause). The four characters country. if his Worship intimated through Tranquil retirement among your shail not change my mind, and almost a necessity. Amber lenses] the Press that he desire to trees and streams, "It is our earnest amon of my life in the Far East regular or Toric forme se menu- evidence he (Inspector Garrod) wish that happiness and tranquillity

among the meat pleasant recolleg of any prescription in either Lindsell dismissed the believed the lady would reveal will ever attend your bard-earned will be the fact that it ba factured by The Hongkong rest. (Applause). We have here an been spent among Chinese, who Optical Co., Successors to Clark 212 was defendant in another case Friday morning.

The case was adjourned uut other humble gift in the shape of always seem to me to be loyal and & Co. Scientific Opticians, locat

true in every sebes of the word,' ed in 583, Queen's Road Central.

discovered he had not done so when the Police Sergeant accost- ed...

Mr. summons with caution.

The driver of motor cycle No.

herself.

TELEPHONE 3146

We have now a smart range of

GENTLEMEN'S

RAINCOATS

From $25.00

including the popular

There

**MAT TAMAC"

are

GABERDINES, RUBBERLESS WATER- PROOFS and HEAVY RUBBER COATS that will withstand the TROPICAL RAINS.

WATERPROOFS BOOTS and LECCINGS

UMBRELLAS in reliable qualities.

NEW MUSIC.

VOCAL SCORE

AND SELECTIONS

From

*

IRENE

19

The Anderson Music Co. Ltd.

GINS.

Caldbeck's Old Tom and Dry)

Jas. Coutts & Co., Old Tom and Dry- Boord & Son Old Tom and Bry Booth's No. 1 Old Tom Plymouth (Coates & Co.)

Bols Dry Gin (London Style)

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., LTD.

15. Queen's Road Central,

(Telephone Ke,`76)

WHEN YOU THINK OF

BETTER SOUP & PUDDINGS

THINK OF

THE HING WAH PASTE MFG. CO., LTD. (No. 47-48 Connaught Road Central, Hongkong)

MANUFACTURERS

OF MACARONI, VERMICELLI, PASTE STARS, EGG NOODLES dc. RING UP #2230,

FRENCH LESSONS.

G. MOUSSION,

15, Morrison Hill Road.

Page 5Page 6