WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1921.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
KINEMA NOTES.
COMEDY.
OVERSEAS OLUB,
THE CHINA MAIL
botterment and unity of the Britigh Poopla
Roll of Honour will be engraved on the walls of the
being kept of the names of the sub- subscribers. It is hope to rajes £150,000 for anol a memorial.
Mrs. Wirgin and family, desiro to CORONETS HIGHLY ORIGINAL RECEPTION AT MARBLE HALL building, and a Golden Book is also return thanks for the numerous ex- pressions of sympathy offered and for the many floral tributes received in their recent sad bereavement.
'THE PRINCE S. VISIT
MEETING OF COMMITTEE.
SPECIAL BUILDING TO BE ERECTED.
The Committee appointed to draw up the programme for the visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales held what the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G. subsequently described to a China Mail reporter as "a most successful meeting" this morning. Mr. Severn said he thought they really had made
LORD NORTHOLIFFE JNÝTTED,
On Friday Novabr 25-the day. on which Lord Northcliffe is expected to pass through Hongkong-Sir Paul Chater is entertaining a large
uber of the commualty to reception at Marble Hall at 3.30 pm
the name of the Overseas Club and Patriotic League, of which Lord Northelife is Fresident, and to which be has for many years devoted a large amount of interest and assistance.
MAIL LATIN
No news had been received at three o'clock this afternoon of the ed Tean" which was due here yester day with the Home Mail. The vessel. does not carry wireless.
I hoped that, if time permitson: For Singapore, Mr. A. C. Hall, The following passengera sailed by the China Mail 8.8. Nilo" this fter- Lord Northlife will be present, and and Mr. E. F. Meyeringh; for Batavia, every effort is being, made to render Mr. J. H. Burggraaf. this possible.
Next to common sense the most un common thing in the world is original: iy, especially the kind that finds expression in "Almost a Husband, smiling Will Rogers, delightful new comedy now showing at the Coronet Theatre. This picture is perhaps the most original that has ever been shown on the screen, a broad state: ment that you can readily prove for yourself. In "Almost & Husband" the inimitable comedian has a picture after his gen heart, that is to say he has a picture affording him full create humorous opportunity to eflects in the simplest manner pos sible. Lovable and unaffected, Will Rogers is human above everything Mr. Severn explained to the meet else. As the Vermont school teacher ing that there had been a good deal of who settles down in a sleepy Arkansas correspondence with the chief of the town, marries its richest daughter i
At 4 pm, the guests will hear Prince's staff and that in consequepec a game of " forfeits,” and gallantly. certain alterations in the draft pro-ques his way alone that she may not samo details of the Oversens Club and gramme would have to be made. burdened with such a homely its objects, and, in addition to the husband, he makes the character attractions offered by Marble Hall As the City Hall will not direct and true, his quaint brand of itself with its priceless collec- be hig enough for the public gather-bumour finding fresh outlet in every tion of China, the lawns and ings which are to take place it was situation. The story is not dramatic terraces will b at the disposal of the decided to erect a temporary building but it is remarkably rich in comedy guests. The band of the 2nd on the Murray Parade Ground. The and atmosphere. An excellent cast Wiltaline Regiment will play in on- Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird undertook to supports the star. A great picture other part of the garden, and a short prépare designs for it.
full of rich humanity and teaching a programme of music is being arranged. happy philosophy.
to take plate in the music room.
progress now.
THE WORLD THEATRE.
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the full hospitality of his beautiful Sir Paul, in any case, is extending
house and garden, and H.E the Governor and Lady Stubbs will be present.
The Over Seas Club and Patriotic League, with which is incorporated the League of the Empire, is a non- party patriotic Society formed to draw the citizens of the British Common- together in the bond of comradeship wealth of nations, both within and without His Majesty's Douinions. The spirit of the Society is that of patriotie freemasonry, Lut without any peurecy. It is the direct out. come of the inspiration of Ceril Rhodes.
H. R. H. has exprezeed a wish to moet the members of the British Legion individually and it is probable that there will be some modification of that portion of the programme. Other matters disenssed this morning were Cooper, fresh from he success as The distinguished star Miriam the question of obtaining a vote from the devoted wife and mother in the the Government towards the expenses recent play The Woman and the in connection with the entertainment Law" now appears in the character of H.R.H and the part to be taken Carmelita Carruti, in a new film in the celebrations by other natiount the World Theat lities than British.
ntitled "Betrayed." What a contrast for the An executive committee was proud Carinelita is her once quiet life appointed with the Chief Justice (Sir to her present mode of living. As William Rear Davies) as Chairman and
Carmelita, Mr. Eric Rice as secretary.
Miriam Cooper is represented AB being very - Sir Paul Chater, who has justquettish with dirty-looking
£ returned from a visit to Shanghai, father whose great ability .is. presided and after opening the meet-
to cat and sleep. The story centres ing he called on Mr. Severn to explain round a village in Mexico, where what had occurred during his ab e ce, bandits are, in plenty.. ITobart Ros in regard to the draft programine, worth as the putlaw, Leopoldo Joans, Mr. Severa said that a few desiris realistic. The duplicity with which ale alterations had occurred to the girl plays the outlaw and his him which he wished to present to counter-plan is very well portrayed. the committee. He suggested first Another forthcoming picture The of all that the special assembly Seeds of Vengeance is promised soon. hall which is to bo erected
on the Murray Parade Ground should be made the centre of all public
gatherings during the Prince's CANTON'S MANY FIRES.
visit. It
proposed that
H.R.H. should proceed there at about 10.15 on the morning of his arrival, after the ceremonial landing, and that the chief reception should take place there.
p.in,
ANOTHER BIG OUTBREAK
IN SAIKWAN:
co-
and
In order to curry out its practical ubjects. the Over-Sons, Club Patriotic League has established a
nin of branches nud honorary cor responding secretaries throughout the work; opered well-equipped club roots in the contre of London: founded a monthly magazine, through the medium of which members are ke tin close touch with one another and
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fumed Teakwood), Sidabards, Dinuer Vaggons, Dinner Services, Crockery, & i Hess Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, TO with headquarters ;|-te., Electro-plated Ware, organized an overseas trade bureau Electric Reading Lamps,. Sereena, to promote the trade interests of
unity Blackwood Furniture, Chairs, its members; and inaugurated an overseas employment bureau to enable binets, Pictures, prospective employers and employees in all parts of the Empire to get in touch with one another. Membership is open to all British subjects, whether resident in the British Isles or overKERE -men and women.
I Practical Objects are to form More than 100 buildings were der- The building will, it is anticipated, troyed as the result of a big fire in branches of the Society wherever provide seating accommodation for Saikwan on Monday morning. The community of British people is to be about 4,000 people und Mr. Severn total cost of this fire is estimated at found, in order to promote cally the said that the Prince should be free between three and four million welfare of the British Empire" and to proceed to Government House by dollars.
the well being and prosperity of its about 10.30 am. leaving the rest of
The fire started from the Tsin Nemcitizens. To provide adequats Club the morning still before him. Ten House on Choi Lan Street at Rugs in London and all the chief It was suggested that about 3 11.30 am. and spread to Tin Yer cities throughout the world, so that that afternoon a short ceremony Street, Su Yi Street. Ching Ping should be held to present IR.H.Street and Sa Ki Sun Street. with a University degree and that Fire brigades from the city and at night there should be a banquet. Shameen were soon present at the Afterwards the Prince would embark | scene. Members and Staff of the to view the illuminations from the Red Cross Society and the Fong Pin harbour and then land again and Hospital also helped. The fire lasted terminate the evening by witnessing until about 2 o'clock in the afternoon. a firework display on a very grand ecale.
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the
British subject need ever feel lonely in any part of the Empire. To ensure a welcome for every mem ber in any part of the world where British subjects are to be found, "by means of ictters of introduction. To assist in the development of Empie's resources through the agency of an unofficial overseas trade bureau, free of charge, and by the establish. Two cases of diphtherin (hothment of Bureaux of information It was much feared, Mr. Severn fatal), one of plague and one of en-in all parts of the Empiro; said, in regard to the programme for teric fever-all Chinese-were report to assist in any work for the social the second day that the tour of the led during the 48 hours ended on Mon-welfare of nur race. In this counec- New Territories would take too day. Last week two cases of para- tion the Babes of the Empire Society long to be feasible but in any typhoid fever, one British and the has been, inaugurated under the case that morning should include other Indian, and one case of dinh- auspices of the Over-Sens Club, a an opportunity for the Prince to meet theria, Chinese, were renorded. Two training centre and creche established Children and boy scoute, at HR.IT's Chinese also died from influenza (noted an exdent baby welfare" special request.
notifiable.) Yesterday one fatal case campaign organised. To spread filler The British Legion proposed to of plague and another of diphtheria,nowledge as to history and rela- give H.R.H. a luncho on at the Re- both Chinese, were reported also & tins of the equs parts of the pulse Bay hotel and Mr. Severn non-fatal case of paratyphoid fever, Br tish Empire by promoting the in suggested that the Prince should British,
terchange of teachers, the closer re- arrive in good time to meet all
lations between British schools, members of the Legion and shake hands
Mr. "Pussyfoot Johnson, inter- and the dissemination of the best with them bo'arc lunch. A telegram had, be viewed by the representative of an boolar on the subject all over the explained, been received from the bay, said he would like to clear away Empire Day Anzac Day, Wattle, Indian paper on his arrival at Bon world. To ensure the observance of "Renown" stating that H.R.. was certain misconceptions. I have Day, etc. To organize debutos, very anxious to meet all members of been asked if I am in favour of pickut lectures, etc., on Imperial subjects, the Legion personally but would preing of liquor shops by the non-co- During the war the Society has fer, if possible, to lunch quietly at operators. I have nothing whatever collected and distributed just on a Government House on the second day to do with politics. My tour in India, anillion pounds. With this money it
At present therefore no defuito arrangements could be made in regard Burma, and Ceylon is a lecturing tour, has furnished the British Government in which I hope to explain what has with a flotilla of 170 seroplance
to the British Logion lunch boen doga in Americs. I have not and seaplanes distributed nearly It was proposed, Mr. Severn said, comthere to revolutionise the country,400,000,000 cigarettes and nearly that a short meeting of the freemasons and I have no such high ambition to 5,000,000 packets of tobacco to the of the Colony should be held at the to make India 'dry' in ten weeks." men on active service; equipped and Assembly Hall that evening at about! 8.80 p.m. prior to the Chinese. banquet.
have been asked to nominate repre- It was decided to appoint a joint sentatives of the Army and Navy, secutive committee of about twenty and representatives of the Portuguese to thirty people to conduct the entire Indian Communities are also to be
of the proceedings and appointed,,
financed & Royal Air Force Convales- cent Home, contributed large sume to the Red Cross andeavoured to counteract German propaganda by distributing over two million pamph leta presenting the Allied Causs in
neutral countries; and assistet? almost Sir Faul Chater proposed that ovary well-known patriotic fund at to appoint sub-committoos to- range each separato itom, Mr. Sover the British community at Shanghai present in existence, des Suggested that in consideration of should be represented at the celebras As a tribute to the men from over- HAH. being the Prince of Wales tion. mentioning that there was seas who have fallen, it has betu it would be complimentary to great kenness there about the decided to erect in the heart of thie have Sir William Resa Davice, beag Priapo's visit. He asked the Empire an Oversone Building which Webman, as Chairman of the Erd exoeative Committee to decide will serve as on. Imperial reque vous entive Committee and Mr. Erió Rico, what form the invitation to Bhanghai for British men and
ongin, le should take and it is considered pro- ftheglá
bable that HB. the Governor will be au 0.0 and the Commodore send a speolol invitationg
the
And
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Hongkong, November 16, 1921.
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OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
LL preinrary notices of forth. coming meetings, lectures and ewertainments, sent for insertion in the news columes of the Ching Mail, are charged for at the rate of $1 each, (as announced in May and June of last year) providing that they do not occupy more than four lines... In future if this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columns at the prevailing rates.
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