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territory, is regarded as likely to offer facilities for gambling which cannot be enjoyed under British jurisdiction. It is not at all likely that those who are keen on a flutter will take advant- age of the opening of the railway to trip into China to gamble on "yat, yee, sam, sze," and many who could not afford the whole day necessary for the journey to Macao and back will be able to spare the few hours in which the return trip to the border can be accomplished with the aid of the iron horse. True, it might be that the British authorities will make representations to the Chinese Govern. ment which would put a stop to gambling in Samchun, but I imagine if that were done gambling institutions would quickly spring up in either of the cities further inland, either at Po Kak Hü or Lung Kong.
While walking along Kennedy Road the other day I could not resist a smile when I read the notice apparently drafted by some military genius, This path must not be used by pedestrians." As the path consisted of steps leading up the hillside. I wondered how horsemen, cyclists or motorists were to nego tiate it. The ordinary way up the steps would be walking, but apparently that method of locomotion is debarred by the millitary authori- ties who must have some other ideas as to how the ascent should be made. Perhaps they have in view aeroplanes, or balloons, or sledges.
From open windows and wide verandahs the strident tones of the gramaphone has assailed our ears until we have come to regard this as an instrument of refined torture.
It is par- ticularly virulent in Hongkong, but we are fortunately spared the infliction of it in public life. In America they have introduced it into politics, and speeches are ground out to more or less admiring audiences and now I see they have gone one better, or one worse, by utilising it at the graveside for the delivery of the funeral oration. I should have thought that the - ordinary man would have had enough of the gramaphone during his life, and the knowledge that it may follow him to the him reflect with thankfulness that he will then
be deaf.
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Some curious items of Chinese news find their way in the papers. For instance I read that "the Prince Regent intends to instruct the Board of Education to send a number of clever youths abroad to study shorthand, so that they may take down the proceedings of China's future Parliament." What would be the use of these clever youths learning to write Pitman's unless it were contemplated that the language of China's future parliament should be English?
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In Hongkong where the hen-pecked husband does not of course exist, it will doubtless occasion
comment to read of how an American wife ruled her husband. In suing for a divorce he stated that she enforced an ironclad set of rules which included the following :-
She banged a gong as a signal for him to retire, and banged his head as a signal for him. to get up.
Locked the house at 7 p.m. If he was not in
he slept in the woodshed.
Forced him to take off his shoes at the door. Made him pay £2 a week for board and the grocer's bill.
Made him carry water from the cistern, and wash his own clothes.
Give her pet poodle a bath twice a week. Forced him to eat with a fork, when he was taught to use a knife, and would not let him eat at table with unwashed hands.
Barred the use of tobacco, because it darkened the lace curtains.
Forced him to walk ahead of her in the street, and to sit in the front seat bf the street tram to prevent his looking at other women.
Compelled early rising, no matter how late he had worked the previous night.
Breakfast at 7.30, or go hungry.
RODERICK RANDOM.
H. E. Tuan Fang, Viceroy of Kiangsu, has been informed that Dr. Sun Yat Sen, the rebel leader, has purchased 10.000 rifles and that these are being surreptitiously conveyed into the interior of China. The Viceroy has municated the information to the Government.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT,
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de Reus to act as Consul General for the Nether- The King's Exequatur empowering Mr. J. H. lands at Hongkong has received His Majesty's signature.
Mr T. I. Rose, who for many years has been Secretary of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., has resigned, and Mr G. A. Caldwell has been appointed Acting Secretary,
Mr. C. H. Corse, formerly in the office of the Pacific Mail at Hongkong, has been appointed St. Paul Railway Company for the Orient. He general agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and is expected here on June 1st.
H. E. the Governor has been pleased to appoint Dr. G. M. Harston, M.B., to be a Mem the Medical Registration Ordinance, 1884, and ber of the. Medical Board under Section 10 of
the Colony of Dr. F. O. Stedman. to serve as Secretary during the absence from
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Two cases of plague in Kowloon City notified on Tuesday, brings the total for the year to 28. Only one case was notified for the whole of last week, and that one was not a fatal case. Two cases of small-pox were notified last week, one European and one Indian.
At Kennedy's Stables on Wednesday Messrs. Hughes and Hough sold three well- known race ponies. Seafoam was purchased by knocked down to Dr. J. W. Noble for $150; and Lieut. Leeson for $500; Strathdallas was Kingston was sold to Mr. Li Tze Ming for $60.
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March, a decrease compared with 82.4. the mean There were 64.2 hours of sunshine during for the previous 25 years. The greatest sun- shine recorded, 7.3, was on March 25th. rainfall for the month was 2.345 inches, as com- The pared with the mean for the previous 25 years of 2.86.
At the Marine Magistrate's Court on Apl. 14, before Commander Basil R. H. Taylor, R.N., three boatwomen were fined $2 apiece for obstructing the Winglok Street wharf; a boat- man, for a similar offence, was fined $3; and the master of a passenger boat. for carrying two persons in excess was fined $20.
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CIVIL SERVICE CRICKET CLUB.
GOVERNOR OPENS NEW PAVILION.
Service Cricket Ground, Happy Valley, on A pleasant function took place at the Civi the 15th inst., when the newly ereqted pavilion was opened by His Excellency the Governor. The large attendance included Hon. Mr., Mrs. and Miss Chatham, Hou. Mr. F. H. May, Dr. J. H. Atkinson, His Honour Mr. H. H. J. and Mrs. Gompertz, Captains Mitchell-Taylor, A.D.C. and Simson (Private Secretary), Dr. F. Clark, Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Mr. G. H. Wakeman, A. Woodcock, Mr. A. Shelton Hooper, Mr. J. Mr. N. H. Jones, Mr. J. R. Wood, Mr. G. Gray Scott, Mr. R. O. Hutchison, Mr. A. Seth, Mr. W. H. Woolley (secretary of the Club) and Captain and Mrs. Milroy.
car at the hour appointed for the opening His Excellency and party arrived by special ceremony, and were met at the entrance by the Hon. Mr. Chatham, president of the Club, and escorted to the verandah.
Hon. Mr. CHATHAM said-Your Excellency, Civil Service Cricket Club Pavilion which has It is my agreeable duty to ask you to open the
raised among themselves: been erected by the members, the money being The fact that they have succeeded in raising the sum to erect such a handsome building proves that they have a very real live interest in their Club, and I hope
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may long continue. Your Excellency's presence will stimulate that interest. I would ask your Excellency to open the building.
Mr. CHATHAM then presented the Governor ribbous bearing the Club colours. That part with a silver key, attached to which were of the key which fitted the lock was so cut as to show the letters H.E... while the other end was adorned on each side with a crown, which fitted into a circle. Round this circle on one side were the words, "Presented to H. E. Sir Frederick Lugard, K.C.M.G.", while the other Service Cricket Club, April 15th, 1909.” side were engraved the words: "By the Civil
have very great pleasure in opening this His EXCELLENCY-Ladies and Gentlemen, I pavilion, and I wish success to the Civil Service Clnb. I hope you will witness from this char. ming pavilion many excellent matches, and that the Club will continue to prosper as it has done in the past. I have now very much pleasure in
making a thorough examination of the Hong-opening the building.
Mr. C. M. Dyer, the expert who has been kong and Whampoa Dock Co's establishments with a view to making recommendations to the Directors which may tend to the more econo- mical and efficient working of the Docks, left for Home on Friday, travelling via Siberia.
At the last meeting held by the Committee of the "Eyre" Diocesan Refuge, a vote of who arranged the successful entertainment of thanks was unanimously given to Mrs. Pollock, March 27th. ("The Triple Bill"), on behalf of that charity, and to the ladies and gentle. men, who so kindly assisted her. A vote of thanks was also given to the following for their very generous help on that occasion:-Messrs Houtrie and Co., A. S. Watson and Co., Weiss- man and Co., Powell and Co., Kelly and Walsh and Mr. L. Noronha. The amount realised was $1.200.
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It is well known that Chinese have adopted many forms of Occidental sport, and the latest that has found favour with them is the art of boxing. Recently, local European pugilists have been engaged to instruct and to compete with Chinese champions at the Tai Ping theatre, and at each meeting there have been exceptionally large and interested attendances. A native who was stated to have gained considerable ex- perience as a boxer, appeared before Mr. F. A. Hazeland at the Magistracy on Apl. 14, charged with disorderly behaviour and assault. appears that the defendant was, until recently, engaged by a contractor in Graham Street, but was dismissed because his master suspected him of pilfering, and another man was engaged in his stead. His Worship was told that the defendant persuaded the man who succeeded him to leave, and then visited his master's shop and proceeded to damage property. Afterwards he turned his attention to his late employer, one of the unskilled, and gave him his first lesson in boxing, doing considerable damage with his swings, hooks and drives. After hearing the evidence the Magistrate imposed a fine of $5.
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entered, being followed by those in attendance. The Governor then opened the door and
HIS EXCELLENCY asked those present to drink When all were within, glasses were charged and success to the Civil Service Cricket Club.
The toast having been honoured.
Hon. Mr. CHATHAM said-I have to thank Civil Service Cricket Club, I will now ask those your Excellency for proposing success to the prosent to give three cheers for His Excellency the Governor, to show our appreciation of his attending this evening
Three hearty cheers were followed by a tiger," and then the Governor went on the lawn to witness a game of tennis,
The members of the, Club proved admirable hosts, and the hospitality extended to the visi- tors was greatly appreciated.
The Civil Service played the masters of Queen's tennis match and a bowls tourney followed. College at tennis, the result being a win for Dr. the home team by 36 to 18. Scores :- Atkinson and Mr. Phelips beat Messrs Barlow and Tanner 6-0, Messrs. Bird and Birbeck 5-1 and Messrs. Sutherland and Garrett 4-2. 15-3
Messrs. J. R. Wood and R. O. Hutcheson beat Messrs. Barlow and Tanner 4-2; drew with Sutherland and Garrett 3-3: 10-8. Messrs. Bird and Birbeck 3-3 and Messrs.
Messrs. Woodcock and Pile beat Messrs. Barlow and Tanner 5-I lost to Messrs. Bird and Birbeck 1-5 and beat Messrs. Sutherland and Garrett 1-5: 11-7.
Bowls tournament. Fenton and Thornhill, 5; Mc. Ivor and Bond, 5, Brett and Adams, 5; Fincher and Hudson, 8.
to a close before the matches were completed.
A quall unfortunately brought the sport
The Berliner Tageblatt states that the Ġer- ́man cruiser squadron in the Far East is to be reduced to three vessels, and that no substitute will be sent out for the Niobe, now on her way home.
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