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PROPOSED LOCAL EISTEDDFOD.
INTERESTING OPINIONS.
Last week the Chin Mall's music critic suggested that an Eisteddfod should be held locally. His remarks have aroused much interest and below we print to-day, with further notes from him, several opinions from our readers.
PROPOSED EISTEDDFOD.
DIFFICULTIES MANY BUT NOT
INSUPERABLE..
"ANNA CHRISTIE."
LAST NIGHT'S TRIUMPH OF REALISM:
If ever actors succeeded in putting a pinch of realistic salt on the tall of the characters they im personate Miss Adele Blood, Mr Daniel Frawley and Mr. Bernard Nedell succeeded at the Theatre Royal last night when Eugene O'Neill's great play was produced, Chrls Christopherson, aboosey old sailor, Anna le drab of a daughter and Matt Burke, could not possibly be better played.
of months ago I am sure many will agree with me, but let an abler Ben than mine, express an opini
ión.
STRENGTH IN UNITY.
SOCIETY
"Harmony," writes
I have read with interest your article of the 26th May, relating to
kong..
The story is a simple one. Chris a battered, emotional old Swede who has spent his life on the sea. His attitude towards his calling is a bitterly resentful slavery. Ha loved, but he hardly ever saw his wife while be followed the sea. He often intended to go back to her, he even saved to do so; bat when he landed in port he always got drank and blew the money and signed on again with an ache in his heart. Remorse has bred in him a horror of the sea. The sea has drowned
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The word Eisteddfod is prob- ably an alarming word when used in connection with Hong- PLEA FOR THE PHILHARMONIC kong and its musical activities which are necessarily on a smaller scale when compared with larger cities, In addition an Eisteddfod at Home is generally the meeting place for a number of
old fellow, and the lives of all the the case of Wales for the whole of the Principality. Asis well known While sincerely interested in women he has ever known wretch- such meetings attract vast con- the promotion of music and musicaled When his own wife died, he courses of enthusiasts who follow science it is difficult to see how swore that at least bis little Anna the different competitions with any Society can be carried on should have nothing to do with the keen and sustained interest right really successfully so long as there sea or sailor men, and so he put her away on a farm far in the west down to the last delivered word of is so much egoism individually. the Adjudicators judgments. We There is an old society trying to of America. When the curtsin used the word in a limited sense, regain last ground. The Hong rises on a wharf-side drinking not to mean that we desired kong Philharmonic Society" which saloon, he has not seen Anna. for another organization, unless it be a would welcome any and every fifteen years; and, while he is body willing to organisc an musical resident into its fold.celebrating" with his woman, a Eisteddfod, but to mean the hold-Yet though it is still persevering letter arrives, announcing that ing of a series of competitions that there would stimulate the cause of music and literature and assist all con- cerned, teachers, "learners, dis- ciples, in the splendid work in which they are engaged or inter- ested,
cities, or a county shire, or as in the proposed Eisteddfod in Hong- his brothers, made him a feckless SUMMER UNDERWEAR
are
rumours that other factions are likely to attempt opposition societies. It seems to me such a pity that all the energy of the music lovers in Hongkong cannot combine and make of the society which they The difficulties are obviously have, and whose traditions are well numerous, but not insurmountable, known, a strong and flourishing One objection raised is that the body combining the whole musical Colony lacks material. It is a talent of the Colouy, irrespective of striking comment and lies at the race or creed. I would suggest that root of the idea. Lack of material the annual meeting of the Hong- means of course the impossibility kong Philharmonic Society which of holding any such competitions believe is shortly to be held should as mooted. We had thought that be as public as possible and with the gumber already engaged all musk lovers whether mem- or not should be acquiring knowledge, spending hers
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society to take no definite steps but towork together to create one and only one really great musical body.
Annd is on her way to him. He fancies ber, of course, a steady country girl, and his first step is to sober. himself and get rid of his woman., The key to Christopher- son's character is an ache of tent derness confused with shame and helplessness; a complex misery which he projects, when he does not drown it in drink, into a mystic dread of the Sea. When Anna arrives it is at once obvious to us that she is a ricketty, washed-out drab; to her father she is, however a lovely delicate thing for whom he can't make a worthy home.
Act II: Scene on a foggy night on board the colljer (admirably
time and effort to become pro-invited to attend, and meanwhile stage-managed). There is a thick ficient, the material was at hand. I would urge any proposed new
Another opinion is that efforts should fust be made to strengthen existing musical organizations and mention is made to the existence of the oldest of them, the Hong- kong Philharmonic Society, That is a sensible proposal and is worthy of all support. We make refer- ence to this. in our musical Notes
One enthusiast suggests that 'something be done' and is willing to assist in whatever way he can, and another follows on much the same lines.
-C, G..
BACKWARD HONGKONG.
NECESSARY MATERIAL WANTING.
"Music Lover" writes Regarding your suggestion for an Eisteddfod in Hongkong, well in the first place such a thing wants material,and good material-
kong lacks it. I come from a country.
KOWLOON OPINION.
NOT ENOUGH:LOSAL TALENT,
Kowloon writes
I am no authority on the subject knowinglittle, unfortunately, about musical matters...
yellow veil between us and the lamp on deck; Chuis, half coal- heaver, half sailory tramps about in tarpaulins; Anna, is well content not gay, but a little conforted. She has found affection. Father and daughter are drawing nearer to each other; but they are still anxiously afrald "of each other Voices nearby are heard shouting in fog: haste and confusion on deck. The collier is passing an open boat from which presently a
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w wreaked men inthe last stages of exhaustion are listed; the last of them, a grimy man totters on board I do think though, that in Hong by Himself and collapses, his head kong there is neither the talent between his knees, Annia brings mor the number to make-an-
him half a tumbler of whisky. The Eisteddfod anything approaching exhaustion, the dram, the sight of the interesting and enjoyable com-her, produce in him a delirium of petition it proves at Home.
whirling words, which begin with a glorification of his own strength WHAT SAY YOU?.
and determination; and end (he is an Irish stoker) with a declaration
For the benefit of Kowloon of love, sudden, and exalted and Anna'sfuturelover has turned up.In residents, the Daniel Frawley
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The foregoing opinions are pro- Act II the collier is in clock, Anna Company have decided to give two Big horses proved to be too and I am sorry to say that Hons bably generally depressing, and is in love, and old Chris, who not performances at the Star Theatre, much of a handicap for the Hong- of lovely voices-Australia, and not over optimistic, but they are only wants to keep her but still They make their first appearance kong polo team to overcome yester- the Eisteddfods there are simply honest and disinterested ones and more to save her from becoming to-morrow night, whes the big
Diggers," will be staged, It should had an easy time in defeating them, wonderful all over the country. I command respect. They should a sailor's wife, is in despair New York success, The Gold day, and Department Headquarters fall to see how, one could be excite further thought and com- Anna and her father. accomplished here. Look at the ment and we shall be glad to hear, near to quarrelling over Mat be pointed out that this play is not 12 to 5. Hongkong did notscore a attempt at a Philharmonic Society.pro and con, from any who have Burke, now as smart as one of our a story of the Wild West, as its goal, all of their points being The game was uninteresting officers in his off-duty suit, Burke name would imply, but a comedy credited to them by their handicap. Did you go to the Concert a couple anything to say on the subject.
and the old man actually come to in which the ladies are shown digg because of being so one-sided. In blows. It looks as though olding the gold out of mere man's addition to having their hands full Chris was beaten. But Anna can- pockets. The next night, Monday,
MUSIC NOTES.
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joices in its own public band not bear to deceive Mat; she tells the Frawity Company present with their ponics, the Hongkong stick, missing many easy shots culties in the way of the formation refuses to marry him. At last she great hit in the States; Miss Adele hich were turned into goals by There may be insuperable diff him that she loves him, and she other play which has made players were ineffective with the of a local orchestra probably the is forced, in front of her father, to Blood and those of the company heavycost involved, but the matter confess that she has lived as a whofill thelesser roles have already the Staff team That Hongkong has is surely worth going into: An in- prostitute. Burke breaks into a made a name for themselves by the stuff, however and will vitation might be given to Shang violent moral denunciation, into their clewe presentations at the be- dangerous a little later in to playing on American poples, was The outstanding event of the hai's Orchestra -416-pay a visit. howls of self-pity old Chris slinks Theatre Royal, and Kowloon the tournament when they get used
theatre-goers are lucky in having
indicated by the fact that several week, locally has been the peri Hongkong, and later on a similar off to drink himself down to to this opportunity of eblig them times one of their men got away getfulness, and Amma is left alone, formance of the combined invitaion might also be given to alig for her lover to come back their own Theatre. The fans for a long run, only to lose the ball Orchestras of the Coronet and Star Manila to send over its band. -
Of course, In the last act he Star Theage are sufficiently quiet Theatres, who contributed a UNUSUAL TRIBUTES.
reappears in spite of pride, against for them to be kept golik during when near the goal because of the that the Headquarters team scored Symphony programme last Sunday It is interesting note the develop his self-respect, bick he crawls the acts, which ensures the build Pony turning off the ball. that was a source of much enjoyment of and the practical interest and, after making her swearing being is cool as it is possible to peculiarity of the game was taken in musical matress in Ane that she had never loved another make It. Prices range from $3
downwards and seats may be two goals in each period Howell, ment. The Concert aroused interest rica The sum of $10.000 las fecent man, takes her in his arms. Daring and has rassed the question of a ly been awarded Leopold Stoke these events, father and daughter booked at Messrs. Moutrle's playing at number three was the localState-aided orchestra be awski by the Philadelphia Forum are admirably, handled by the Special late trims on Sunday star, getting six of the twelve goals- ing a desirable addition to our as the citizen who had done dramatist; agonies of remorse and Monday are being run by the made by his team. Lee at number
has shown this season." somewhat weak supply of The award was an unusual tribute child, no reproaches on hers. The of Hongkong residents.
The score of the game yesterday most for the City of Philadelphia, his side for living deserted his Peaks Tramway Co., for the benefit one, played the best game that he
follows recreative, artistic and educato ti purely intellectual and helpless confusion of old Chris's
follo tional activities. Mr. H. W. Rayartistic developments of the City's mind is wellenggested. He bought No defence was offered to the deserves a word of thanks for his life in making it better known a revolver to shoot Burke, but pur petition for divorce brought by a wholehearted and disinterested throughout the civilised world. One chased no cartridges he has even Baroness Wentworth against her I. Davies services in providing the of the most popular of our com- signed on as boatswain on an ant husband, the Hon, Nevillé S. Lyt 2 Dent opportunity to listen to music of poser for the piano is undoubted-going ship, and proposes to leave ton and evidence having been 3-B the belfer sort. The Concert ly Celle Chaminade whose com Anna again, sending her, his pay, heard, a derree nisl, with costs, was 4. Fil was fully reported in our positions are world-known in The mood of the close of the play granted. Columns and excited the America Chaminado Clubs have pens of several correspondents. been organised.. Little Macao had its own Town,
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异 CHEUNG SING
Dealers in
programme to come to included such bewitclling items as Tachakowsky's Fifth anhony:
His Capriccio Italiano, and Brabu Hungarian. Dances and Wagner's overture. Fortunate
MONIC
is fatalistic rather than happy. All
three are at the mamy of life,oras indeed. Miss Adele Bloody has old Chris would say of the Sea, earned, our encomiums" era, t and we leave them, the two men We should like to see this
while Anna again if only to witness bar and
etura, if Fray
and Mr. Nedel's acting It was
Ihone say
It was
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