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EUROPEAN Y.M.C.A.Hoors for seeial recreation and

STONE-LAYING CEREMONY, residents,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

COLONY'S HEALTH.

OVER 100 DEATHS FROM SMALL-POX

The health return shows that

one middle floor for transients. fand two upper floors for monthly the accommodation being sufficient for 30 transients and about 86 monthly residents. HISTORY OF MOVEMENT.

Later, when funds are forth- A step forward in the local V.M.CA. movement was register coming it is proposed to make during last week there were 104 ed yesterday when His Excellency additions, which will include a deaths from smallpox. There the Governor (Sir Edward Stubbs, swimming bath, bowling alley, a were 97 fresh cases reported, of one oach K.C.M.G.) laid the foundation-gymnasium and mare bed rooms.which there were atone of the magnificent new These additions will be made as British, American and Portugu building which is being ereated funds become available, and per-eas, the rest being Chinese. Fiby-

be may to the haps

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take The to

permitted two of the cases were from Kow- site adjacent Post Office in Kowloon

opportunity of loon. During yesterday a further a inviting some function

attended by

generous persoa 29 cases were notified, one being considerable number of supporters or persons to make a donation for British, another American and of the movement, over whom the qne of the above objects so as to the remainder Chinese. There Hon. Mr., H. E. Pollock, K. C., enable us to make the accessories was also one Irish case of enteric presided. For the occasion a for wholesome recreation as com- reported yesterday. temporary platform had been plete as possible. erected, this being gaily decorated Before concluding my remarks with flags and bunting. Mr. Pol as to the past history of the look gave an interesting history Europesa YMCA. I should like of the European Y.M.C., and His to express our very heartfelt Excellency the Governor, in lay thanks to Mr. J. McPherson ing the stone,delivered a speech in who has acted as our Hon. Seere which he praised Y.M.CA. work.

Last week's return also shows five cases of diphtheria (three British, one German and one Chinese), one of which was fafal, as well as two cases of enteric

British and Chinese), one-being fatal, and two Chinese cases of

MORPHINE HAUL.

At the conclusion of his address,tary for the past ten years and Puerperal fever. His Excellency, "accepting the gift who has been mainly instrumental of a silver trowel, suitably inscrib-in procuring the grant from the International Com- ed, laid the foundation stone, "YM.C.A. the confident hope that the work pittee of $75,000 Gold and who of the institution will redound to has, during his holidays last year, the advantage of the community been in touch with the YMCA and the glory of Almighty God."at Home as to the kind of Secre- The stone, which bore the familiar tary whom we shall require out triangle of the Y.M.C.A. enclosed here as our building is approach- in two circles, was inscribed:fing completion. "This foundation stone was abl

FROM JAPANESE STEAMER.

Morphine said to be worth $100,000 was seized by Ravenue Officer Ward aboard the Hakosaki Marn, which arrived here from Marseilles, yesterday.

The drug was secreted in sight of cargo, "and the location and seizure of the stuff

are stated to have been carried

I am sure we must all feel that on January 21st, 1921. by .. the in an institution like this it is the Governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, human factor that counts. Let us KCMC." The Hon. Mr. Pollock all earnestly hope that this build-cases proceded to lay in the foundationing, at the commencement of which cavity a box containing the names we are assisting to-day, will be of H.E. the Governor and the pre- the home of then who are self sent Directors of the Association, sacrificing, steadfast and strong: be, aboard the steamer, which the newspapers of the day and men who will do much good, use-was then lying alongside the

work some Hongkong coins.

fel and unselfish

for the wharf. benefit of others And for the general welfare of this Colony. (Applause).

the

Among those present at the ceremony were the Bishop of Diocese R Rev. D. Duppuy), Res. J. Kirk Maconachie, Rev. Dr. T. W. Pearce, Rev. H. Copley Moyle. Rev. G. R. Lindsay, Sir Claud Severn. K-BE Sir Robert Ho Tung, Hon. Mr. E. Irving, Mr. A. G. M. Fietsher, Mr. J. L McPherson. Mr. W. L. Leask (of the Arm of Messrs. Leigh and Orange, architects) and Mr. Lam Woo (building contractor)..

Started Twenty Years Ago. Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie offered the opening prayer.

those

who

are

I will now ask your Excellency to kindly lay the foundation stone with this silver trowel, which, it is hoped, you will accept as a memento of the present occasion. ¡Applause).

out to the complete surprise of the smugglers, whoever they may

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The Value of the Y.3LC.A. His Excellency the Gaversor, before laying the foundation stone, made a short address. He said: Mr. Pollock. Ladies and Gentle- men. I can only express my regret The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, in that my predecessor has not lived asking His Excellency to lay the to see the report of the laying of foundation stone, said: Your the foundation stone of the build-1 Excelency, Ladies and Gentle-ing on which he had set his heart. men; In the first place I should Had it been possible for him to be

A set of nine books was num like to thank you, Sir, on behalf of here at the laying of the founda-bered from 1 to 9 inclusive

ition stone of this building. I am When the books interested Y.M.C.A. work, for your kindness sure he would be very pleased to shelves, as shown in the drawing in coming to lay the foundation see how admirable the work which they form the numbers 3, 64, 192) this afternoon. Perhe started here in the way of 78 and 5. It may be noticed that' stone here haps I may be permitted to give collecting for the building. has those on the top shelf, when a short history of the European been carried out. The Govern-multiplied (3x64) equal the num- Y.M.CA. in Hongkong. That ment is fully aware of the value shown on the middle shelf (192), who asked whether regulations could be adopted for munning pas Association was started on the 1st of the work of the Y.M.C.A.- The numbers on the lower shelf senger ships with white craws, thereby contributing to the greater May. 1904, and for ten years it know it myself in other parts of 17815) do not equal.192. Can you safety and comfort of passengers and he relief of unemployment in occupied the top floor of Alexandra the world and on account of our re-arrange the books so that both Britain, Lord Wolmer said the exclusion of Lascars, who were Buildings, during which time recognition of its value we have the top and bottom shelves will mainly British subjects, from British ships would requira legislation it did muth usefu! work, had pleasure in placing at its dis multiply to give the total of the and there would be most serious objections to any such proposal. .which appreciated by the posal one of the best sites in the middle shelf? More than one an-

members of the Association and

Colony, a site which bas the swer is possible. by the community at large advantage of being, at all times of June, 1914, sa outbreak of plague the year. exposed to whatever necessitated a change of quarter breezes there may be. I congra- and by kind permission of Messrsulate the Directors on the wisdom Alexander Ross & Co., temporary of their final decision to build on

members, but quarters for the

this side instead of on the other, without sleeping accommodation,

work

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more

I am glad to hear it is proposed |

ат Bure

Yesterday's answer:

1. MORE

2. LORE

3. LOSE

4. .LOSS

3. LESS

The five steps from the word MORE" to the word "LESS

London, January 21.

In the House of Commons, replying to Lieut.-Comir." Rawson,

THE ELUSIVE MARK.

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Paris, January 21.

At a meeting of the second committee of experts investigating the fight of German capital, Mr. McKenns accepted the chairman- ship.

Faris, January 21. The Reparations Committees have begun their work privately. The first committee interrogated Herr Schacht. President of the Reichstag. regarding currency, whilst the second committee also decided to hear Herr Schacht later regarding the flight of capital.

EARLIER SPECIAL CABLES.

(United Press Service to the "Telegraph").

were arranged at No. 4. Des Voeux where it would be very difficult Road Central, where the Hongkong to get a satisfactory site. (Ap- are given above. and Shanghai Banking Corpora- plause). tion annex ΠΟΥ stands. These

in due course to provide a bowling again, it provides also for the office, a quarters contained an

swimming pool and a reading room and a billiard room alley, a

rather difficult question of the who Are passing only, and proved inadequate for gymnasium, because I the successfut working of the As-these facilities for recreation will young mea Bociation. Accordingly, in the be of the greatest value to the through and who are stranded here! for two or three days, during; considered young men who attend the institu- which they may get into mischief year 1916. advisable to temporarily suspendition. I hope that in time to come. if not looked after. I am sure

suitable if the generous donors whom Mr that it will also be of great value! premises could be obtained. A Pollock expects, come forward in

Paris, Jan. 2b to His Majesty's forces, especially canvass for funds "was made in sufficient numbers, it may be

when the time comes that they

soon arrange for a June of that year, which resulted, possible to extend the work of the will not be quite so prominent a

It is reported that the Government will definite Debt Funding, the proposal being part of the programme for thank to the strenuous efforts of athletic side of the Institute to

feature of Victoria. When they our late Governor, Sir Henry May, other field games. Of course any have to live out in the outskirts stabilizing the value of the franc. in the securing of a kum of thing of the kind would be impos-of Koxioon it will be very useful $140,000 for the purpose of erect-sible os this site, heh I think we ing a new building, the money thus may hope that further out it will to them to have an institution of This kind to which they can look! raised being sent Home and in-be possible--to provide playing. The success of the institution vested in war loan.

fields, and I should be very glad I regard as assured, and in case of the Panama Canal in the manoeuvres, is admitted to be largely Subsequently various sites were to listen sympathetically to any am not here when the building intended to impress Congress with the vital needs in connection with suggested for the new building, suggestion the Directors put for

is completed I now two of these being on the Victoria ward on those lines. (Applause).

side of the harbour, but ultimately

the Directors decided on the pre-

STABILIZING THE

FRANC.

U. S. NAVAL MANŒUVRES.

Washington, Jan. 21.

The theoretical defeat of the American Navy, and the "seizure”

seize the defence.

opportunity of congratulating thei Directors on its plause).

success. (Ap-

I should like incidentally to mention one name,

I

which Mr.

(Reuter's Service.j MEXICAN REBELLION..

A Library Needed. There is one part of the institu- sent admirable site, which your tion for which I should like to

Washington, Jan. 21. Excellency has kindly secured for ns, with the assent of the Secre-enter a plea and that is a library

Pollock amitted, and that is the The Hydographic Office reports that all the ports controlled tary of State for the Colonies, tot mentioned by Mr. Pollock. About the same time the funds at feel sure that the provision of a

Washington, Jan. 21. the disposal of the Directors were good library in this institution, inace of Mr. Matthew John Ste- by Mexican rebels are heavily mined.

was unquestionably phens, who considerably augmented by the which people could take cut books the greatest donor of large suma gift from the International Com-and in which perhaps members of of money collected by Sir Henry is intended to serve as a warning that Mexican rebels, must not mittee of the YM.C.A. of $75,000 the. Mercantile

May. Mr. Pollock, wishing the interfere with American vessels in the attempted blockade of Gold, abject to conditions, which borrow books to take on voyages, institution every-success- I pro- Tampico-Reuters American Service. „ were acceptable to the Directors, would enormously increase the im- as to the provision of certain portance and value of the instituceed to lay the foundation stone.. At the conclusion of the laying accommodation in the building for tion. I should be glad if the American and British Servicemen. Directors would take that into of the stone, the Hon. Mr. Pollock

A Five Storey Building.

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THE RUHR SITUATION.

London, Jan. 21. placed a box containing the names Earl Crewe yesterday called on M. Poincare. It is understood The value of this institution to His Excellency and the Direc- that he conveyed the British Government's protest, and requested We have, therefore, at our dis posal a sum which amounts with the Colony I am sure will be great tors, the newspapers of the day an explanation of the Rhineland regie's action, with respect to and Hongkong coins in a specially which London newspaper diplomatic correspondents comment accrued interest to $500,000 Hong. It will help to provide permanent prepared cavity, after which the warmly, and anticipate another Anglo-French crisis. They declare

of accommodation "for young kong currency, and this BOM money will affice to put up, to who otherwise may have a dim Bishop of the Diocese offered the such action to be a reprisal for Great Britain's refusal to hand over farnish and equip a five storey culty in

lings then came to an end.

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