ARROW
ARATEX
"AFATEX SEMI SOFT
COLLARS COMBINE WITH THE
-COMFORT OF A SOFT COLLAR
THE GOOD APPEARANCE OF
A STIFF COLLAR, · WILL NOT
WRINKLE, WILT OR SAG.
SEMI-SOFT COLLARS EASILY LAUNDERED.
OBTAINABLE FROM:
TAK CHEONG, 50, Queen's Road Central
A. MUSICAL. TREAT.
MR. HARRY ORE'S PUPILS' RECITAL.
THE BUMBOS
SYDNEY'S COMIC "KU-KLUX,
SECRET RITES TO BACCHUS
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE FIRST LAR"
HOME PARLIAMENTARY MARATHON.
sponsible for this run of disasters and perhaps the result might have been different if the problem had been tackled in the spirit which is now displayed.
HOME TRADE.
MANCHESTER W EKLY MARKET REPT.
Messrs. James F. Hutton & Co. Lid. Manchester, reported as fol- lows on Wednesday April 11
there
UNCERTAIN PROSPECT.
London, April 6, The recent slump in cotton "There are five reasons why men The first stage of the Parlament prices has given way to a drink," and at Bondi (Sydney) onary session, from the beginning to fresh upward movement which
lifted a stifling midsummer's night two Easter, is very much like the first has
American spot more than Years ago a perspiring young man lap round a stadium in a long race, and near months
writes Reuter's Parliamentary Id perib. Various influences have thought of all of them. The first, Editor, Critical observers can get contributed to this strength but and most important, is that man an idea of the prospects of the chief among them have probably must drink to keep cool: The various competitors, and there been the increased sales of actual second, that drink promoted themselves ca appreciate how cotton at Liverpool and weekly sociability. The third and a logical chances in the long struggle.
they are doing and what are their statistics shewing an exceptionally heavy fall in the visible supplies of one, that drink was as old as the It is feared that this examination American cotton. These factors world and was intended to be of the position will give little cause together with contfued unfavour drunk. The fourth that drink taken for satisfaction to any of the able reports as to the new American entrants for the Parliamentary crop progress have led to a renewal in a spirit of sociability created Marathon and it will still leave the of bullish sentiment in the United THE TEACHER'S BATTLE. optimism and the fifth and most critica puzzled. No competitor is States and speculators have quick charitable, that if there was a doing so well that he can feel they forced prices up. In spite of the EDUCATION AND FALSE drinking society an institution hope lies not in his own, strength the markets shew a sensibility, to prize is his and his main ground of heaviness of the advance however ECONOMY.
might be erected for destitute and capacity but in the weakness minor influences which amounts publicans out of the funds.
of his rivals..
to nervousness and fairly. wïde An appreciative audience, which The teacher might be very well
At any rate taken collectively,
Atthe general election the Gov-fluctuations have taken place. included Lady Stubbs and Mr. excused if he were to say of educa-those reasons were regarded as a ernment-secured a majority larger The better spot sales at Liver- Eric Rice, Private Secretary to H.Etion in this country, C'est moi-wonderful inspiration by the than was anticipated and, with pool have been chiefly dtie the Governor, was, present at St
thinker. In a week he became
tranquillity as the main in to increased Continental buying. John's Cathedral Hall fast evening, which is virtually the charge president of the Rum Club-an its programme and, with the and not to any revival of activity by invitation of Mr. Harry Ore, brought by some critics of his extraordinary secret society found Opposition groups more or less in our local industry. These sharp whose pupils gave a pianoforte Easter Conferences, says theed solely for the purpose of drink-quiescent, it might have hoped for fluctuations in the raw material recital. From the first to the last Observer. His zeal and persevering. In less than a fortnight the a peaceful and easy session. The are in fact totally against any number, the performers receivedance are the one steady factor that name of the Rum Club was uttered Session has not been easy or development of trading here but as quite on ovation before leaving the has never failed the cause of pro- by Bondi people more often querul peaceful and in the early months of yet it remains a question whether platform-an ovation which was gress. Public opinion at large has ously, but always in an under- its existence the Government lack of confidence is responsible thoroughly deserved as one and all rarely got beyond a suspicious tone of mystery. In twelve months sustained a series of rebuffs for for the recent falling off of demand gave ample evidence of skill in neutrality. It is only lately that the name of this remarkable club which there is no precedent in or whether cotton is too high playing pieces by no means, easy Governments have given up sending was familiar to hundreds of Bondi political history. Three Ministers for any weight of business even to those of maturer years.
In theto be flose.. If to the Education Office whoever could residents. But that was all they who were unsuccessful Coriolanus (Beethoven) exqui-not be fitted in clsewhere. There really knew-its name. Now, how general election failed to secure is no improvement in the near sitely rendered by Miss
A have been transient champions in ever, its secrets hidden for to long return in by-elections in con- future in Lancashire-it is difficult which had been to see how the present advance can Remedies and Mr. H. Ore was the official world and sporadic have been disclosed; unintention stituencies only a foretaste of the good things enthusiasts outside. But it is the ally, too. Otherwise, like the carefully selected. An appearance be maintained as some recent in store, Mile. S. Gain, gave a taste- teacher's ideals and interest in his secrets of King Tutankhamen's of indifference towards the hous- reports state Anierican spinners ful rendering of Barcarolle work that have steadily conquered the tomb, they may not have beening problem is generally held re- have covered their needs for some (Schervenka) followed by Valse ground, And in fighting for discovered for thousands of years,
time. There has been practically (Brahms)-and-Scherzo (Mendelse his ideals, because-ho-knows-that Strangely, although it was called
no change in the state of the sohn), which were played with a higher economic standard will the Rum Club, its numbers (the
Manchester market. A fairly good equal precision. Miss Thornhill attract a higher standard of attain Rumbos) numbering nearly forly,
enquiry has been in evidence but and the Maestro with a ductments in the recruiting of his pro- did not drink rum. They drank
offers are few and generally far by Volkmann were warmly pfession,-and-that-its-work-will-in just plain beer...But “Rum Club 2
From another point of view the below present prices. No bulk plauded, after which Miss Thorns the long run be better done. sounded much more impressive.
defeats were 'particularly un business has been arranged, only hill gave a charming rendering of There are very few callings The presidency was a foregone fortunate. Mr. Bonar Law has only small lots of a very miscellaneous Scherzino (Moszkovsky) and indeed which are qualified to throw conclusion, of course, for the man limited reserves from which to character and at very low rates Souvenir (Drdia).
stones at the teacher on the score who had founded the society. But draft recruits to the Government going through Spinners maintain Miss R. Wong and Mr. Ore gave of class selfishness. He is only then there was a special election Beach and that beach is noticeably a very firm attitude and prices are an especially pleasing interpreta- just emerging from his long purga- for a treasurer, a secretary, an
weaker than when the Ministry was advanced 4d to id per lb. India tion of Krakoviak (Moszkovsky), tory of disparagement and under- official beer-taster, an official bottle-first formed. The general effect of enquiry is fair and of considerable Chopin's Variations on German air payment, and he feels that if he opener, and a trusted committee the changes which have had to be variety, but buyers fail to appreciate by Miss Wong, which followed, should slip back, education may to protect supplies. Unlike the Ku made in consequence of the that prices are higher than they being a very finished performance. slipalong with him. In many cases Klux Klan, the Rumbos did not defeats of the three, Ministers is have been for some time. China After Miss H. Irving and Mr. Ore the two issues are innextricably thirst for blood, but they had a that the "Diehard" element in the has bought a few greys, whites and had obliged with the duets Oriental jgined. When a teacher is called thirst almost as powerful. Hence Government has become more fancies. Jaya, Singapore, South Picture (Schumann) and Berceuse upon to undertake unwieldy the necessity for the tristed com- Pronounced. Atthe famous dinner America and the African Markets (Roger Ducasse), Miss Irving-classes, the injustice to himself mittee.
given by Lord Birkenhead to Lord have done but a small varied trade. though at one time in difficulties and to the children is co-ex-
Balfour and the other Conservative Egypt and the Levant are more The fee for attendance at a meet- gave a clever expusition of the tensive. They have their coming, was extortionate, and full members of the Coalition Govern-active.. Negro's Dance (Cyril Scott). The mon enemy in the sixth
type of return, to the fraction of a pint, ment, who have stood aloof from number was Cortege mind-still flourishing and wide was
Mr. Bonar Law, this growing-ia" made for
Judge Arthur.O'Connor, who has the money fluence of the Diehard element died at the age of seventy-eight, R. Mow Fung and Mr. Ore showed spread-which is sceptical on the Absolute harmony always.prevail-is reputed to have been the was one of the old guards of the (Moszkovsky) a duet in which Miss
advantage of educating the massed, and there was perfect under subject of unfavourable comment. Irish Nationalists in the stormy perfect harmony. Miss Fung then of the community at all and on standing of what was meant though Whether this be true or displayed her skill as a pianiste by every practical opportunity gives words were never spoken. Signs, it is the fact that the Coali
not, '80's. an almost perfect performance in its pocket the benefit of the doubt.at any rate were not noisy. Chopin's Nocturne in C. Minor.
tion Conservatives have shown Considering everything, it is
The King has approved of the Andante and Finale from I Sonata rather wonderful that the collec-
The night of initiation was a no signs of throwing in their lot appointment of Sir Ralph (Beethoven) was the delightful tive activities to teachers should be candidate for admission was quite fident prediction that the ex-Lieutenant of the county of Fife, memorable one. The innocent with Mr. Boriar Law, and the con- Anstruther, of Balcaskie, to be Lord' offering that Miss A. Remediis had so idealistic as they are. Those unexpectedly baptised with beer, Ministers would be found in the in place of the late Sir William in store for her audience and she who ask for a standard of perfec-or "seronoscorous," as the Rum Government by Easter has been Robertson. met with a great reception; tion in this matter must wait until, Club called it. His hair was comb falsified by the event. There is, Miss A. Baptista was happy in the security of education has founded and parted, and remained part indeed, no indication of any her choice of Song Without Words stronger buttresses in public ed by becoming sticky and stiff: rapprochement. The resentment National Liberals proclaim with No. 14(Mendelssohn) and Maiden's opinion Wish (Chopin-Liszt) both of which Relieve the teacher of the misgiv candidate made his vow of secrecy. Coalition still rankles. According thing which prevents reunion is and political practice. Then on his bended knees the occasioned by the break-up of the equal confidence that the only she played with much grace and ing that а wave of ability, Miss M. Nicholl gave a purblind "economy":
He rose to his feet, drank three to all accounts the Coalition personal. pique and spite. It is may engulf correct and sympathetic rendering himself and cripple the work of his bottles of "scronoscorous, and was Conservatives feel that suggested that Mr. Asquith himself. of Menuet (Gluck-Saint-Saens), profession, all his Conferences
2 proud but discreet Rumbo. they were badly treated by is ready for reunion but is held Scherzo (Beethoven) and Les will be no more pre-occupied with ceremony by himself. Two at least and the bitter onslaught by Lord by the little knot of politicians No member could hold an official Mr. Bonar Law and Lord Curzon back by "domestic influences" and Collines d'Anacapri (Debussy). salaries, pensions, and so forth must be present. But it is whispered Birkenhead on Lord Salisbury-who control the party organisation. Miss M. Gomes was the last of the than are those of lawyers or that the number of unofficial cere one of the most polished pieces of On the other side there is also. pupils to display her talents and medical men. As it is, they armonies was beyond calculation. invective which has delighted par distrust and it is hinted that if Mr. her interpretation of La Vilianelle most fruitful in the collation of ex- These offenders were punished liamentarians for many a long day Lloyd D'eau bore ample testimony to her and the advance of technical meeting Planned to perfection Lord Chancellor should be associ-party he would range his the leaders of the musical proficiency. The final num- appliances. If they do not always ber was Second Lettish. Rhapsody distract popular attention from the by nearly forty heads. nodding ated with the Government as it is new army in alliance with the pro- op. 7. (H. Ore) played by the author competitive interests of divorce were in long, regular rows in
in agreement the meeting places at present constituted himself, which it will be realized and crime, that criticism is scarce the park signifies that the audience were ly to their address! given a real musical treat.
still
fr. XVI Cent. (Respighi) and Jeux perience, the expansion of outlook, by being compelled to miss one-marks it impossible that the ex-of George became
TAIKOO RIFLE CLUB.
CLOSING SHOOT HELD.
The Taikoo Rifle Club held a
CRICKET.
CHALLENGE FROM SWATOW.
at
one
be another Coalition. The philose gressive Unionists and there would. phic members of both groups" are content to await developments and are convinced reunion will come naturally when an issue arises which genuinely divides all Liberals from the supporters of Mr. Bonar Law.A
TUESDAY, MAT -15- 1923
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
Just landed, a fresh consignment of
'KRAFT LOAF CHEESE'
The perfection of Flavour, Uniformity and Excellence
NO WASTE
NO RIND
80 cents par lb.
WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO., LTD. 20 CASBB OF NEW GOODS
GENTS
IN OUR
OUTFITTING DEPT.
THE LARGEST GENTS' OUTFITTING STORE IN THE COLONY,
STRAW HATS
AND
HELMETS
STRAW HATS - - $450 & $4.95 PANAMÁS
`RELIABLE SUN HELMETS
SUMMER-SOCKS-
IN
LISLE THREAD and
LIGHTWEIGHT CASHMERE
$1.75 to $2.95 pair.
GOLF STOCKINGS
$5.50 to $7.50.
$11.50 & $13.50
$11.50 & $15.50
BELTS:
New Belts in White Cords, Leather and Rubber,
Patent Bäckles.
$1.50 to $2.75.
SHOP AT WHITEAWAYS & SAVE MONEY.
WHITEAWAYS, 20, Des Voeux Road C. Next to Jardince.:
YOU CAN ALWAYS GET THE
LATEST
DANCE RECORDS
at the BRUNSWICK "BTUDIO.
ICE HOUSE STREET.
TEL, CENTRA
ORDER FROM YOUR BOOKSELLER
THE CHINA YEAR BOOK
1923
EDITED BY 1, G. W.WOODHEAD, C.B.E
PRICE,
$12.50
AN ENCYCLOPÆDIA OF INFORMATION REGARDING CHINA:
The Conservative ex-Ministers the back of are not overtly hostile to the the beach. As a matter of fact, Government, but their general they were ordinary tree-guards. Is attitude towards Mr. Bonar Liw is it any wonder that the Rumbos not put any higher by Mr. Austen could never definitely be located? Chamberlain than not unfriendly Who would suspect a tree gua 'd? Another factor in a complicated And to make doubly sure of pri- position is the health of the Prime vacy, the Rumbos met at a different Minister. His brief rest at Easter While all these movements are. tree-guard each night. The rowe has enabled him to get rid of the going on behind the scenes the of tree-guards were referred to as cold which has dogged him Labour Party makes a brave show the floors of a building. The row persistently ever since the election in the House and has justified its The Swatow Recreation Club nearest the beach was the first and which rendered him voiceless title to be considered the losing shoot on Sunday at Quarry have sent a challenge to the Hong-floor. Then came the second floor, just hefore the Easter adjournment, Opposition. If some sections of Bay. A good attendance of mem- kong Cricket Club to send up a and so on. Each tree-guard had a but his friends are uneasy to it are inclined to be noisy, it has on bers and representatives of Rifle Cricket Team over the Whitsun number, and was spoken of as the effect of the strain of the the whole, shown considerable Clubs in the Colony attended.
A Holidays. In addition to cricket, room. When the president called session on his general health parliamentary skill and is quickly spoon shoot was held, captained by there will most likely be "inter- a meeting he merely announced af, with the Rühr, budget adapting itself to its novel suJ» Messrs. J. Reid and D. Templeton. port soccer, tennis, and billiards. certain floor and a certain room. diquities and the awkward hous-roundings under After the shooting, Mr. G. T. On the last occasion when the The Rumbos were punctually on tag question, the Governmentis fer guidance of Mr. Ramsay Macdon Edkins (President) presented the Hongkong Cricket Club sent up a the spot.
the shrewd prizes won during the season.
from comfortable, Ministers can ald, an experienced Parliament side, about twelve years ago, they The society's handshake prevent console themselves with the rearian who knows how to make the The following are the scores of lost a Flag to Swatow. the team shoot-10 shots only we e HK.C.C. are now going to try and password was: "Rumbo, Brother!" tion groups is quite happy. Liberal But he, too, has his difficulties. The ed any mistake in identity, The Blection that none of the Opposi best of a Parliamentary situation, -fired at 200 yards and 500 yards.
recover their lost prestige by bring The president had the power, but reunion still hangs fire and the last Labour party is not homogeneous ing back, a Swalow Flag. The the faster's duty was regarded as move by Mr. Asquith in rejecting and the proceedings at the In 200 500 yds. Tis. team that is representing Hong- much the better, The taster, usually, the idea of a cultative Com-dependent Labour Party Con-
93 kong is
hád a dozen large sips more than mittee which should work out a ference in London give the on-the Neue Freie Presse of F. J. R. Mitchell (capt.) E. G.
common line of action for the two lookers an idea of the troubles states that during hisi 86 England, Lt E. G. Hoar R.MLL. anyone else...
Dr. Macgown, W. W., Mackenzie,
And then, when the meeting Liberal groups in the House of which beset Mr. Macdonald's the Indian 84 Lt. Com. R.:D Paffard, A. B. ended, what a sight the stream of Commons, and in refusing to ar leadership. There have been
steady Rumbos made! But they pear on the same platform complaints of dictatorship" a covery which will were ever cautious. Not a single as Mr. Lloyd George it some of the fervent spirits of theater betraying bottle was found after Leeds, has disappointed the party do for always appreciate his the ceremony. The empties were friends of remion-If there strategy, but Mr Maco The team departs on the SS. buried, it is said, verbeds, feeling Haihong" on Friday 18th May, returning by the Halching" due and wintes, the Rum Club carried ment
For two years) through suhimeritive here at daylight, on Wednesday on, mysterious and defant until 23rd instant..
MR. REID'S TEAM. I
Mr. C. H. Summers 46. 47 Mr. R. Wallace...... 44 47 Mr. F. C. Goodman 41 45 Mr. D.B. Bone 44 40
ΟΙ
The
81 Raworth, H. Spicer, Capt. D. K. 77 Wahl, M. M. Watson, RE A
Webster.
Mr. Y. Grimshaw... 41:
42
Mr. S-A. Parkes 35 Mr. H. McGuigan... 45
43
32
595
tr
200 500 yds. Tls.
4246
88
MR. TEMPLETON'S TEAN.
Mr. T.Swan..
Mr. R. J. Goodman. 44' 43 87 Mr. H. C. Brodie 45 42
Mr AM, Pritchard 42
403
WT: Eldridge
Mr. RAW Martin 39
· Mr. ArE. Farrellus, 22
A Good Rule for the Home:
Make it a rule of your hop.
*keep on hand s. bọtri
and Disrrboes
Always cores
· „Cheminth and
the recent calamity-the president retired! Is there another president
as capable? Even if
doubtful whether another president would be accepted. Perhaps the brealdent, in his
ise a
between the Conserva so far kent Hf party togeth mistera and the Govern his authority has
semis to be equal feel challenged He has
ans and tion of kno events of tas parly
EINSTEIN AGAIN.
REPORTED WONDERFUL NEW DISCOVERY..
Professor Einstein, according
Terrestrial magni mysterious thap graw present theory" registi the earth itself is onerin with a great central ma and that the maghetic
and aurore which take place near to its surface are due to electrical tenna, emissions from the sun, or possibl
to some yet unknown force in the universe,
first
It deals with the tween gravitation.
apal
xistence of electricity was vered by rubbing amber, De curious if a now
the properties of amber leads to a fresh-discovery of such ortance, as the Nike Freie 33 la sober and well-informed
Han newspaper)