SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1923.
DISPUTED SWEEP.
EVIDENCE OF MR. QUINN.
THEATRE NOTES.
LATEST GOSSIP ABOUT TOWN.
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The Frawley Co., paid a whit- wind visit to Kowloon on Sunday and Monday last and residents
CATHOLIC UNION
SILVER JUBILEE/
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THE CHINA MAIL.
AN ENJOYABLE MUSICALE.
the Silver
V.R.C. -FETE.
SOME EXCELLENT. SPORT.
UNCLE" LEVIES TOLL:
[By Argus.]
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.
Mr. R. C. Witchell (the Hon. Sec. of the V.R.C.), before calling upon Mr. R. H. B. Mitchell to pre- Bent the prizes, thanked those pro- 'sent for turning up in such satisfac- tary numbers despite the unsettled weather conditions.. He was especially grateful to the Ladies for the manner in which they had swelled the entries and calicd
sterner sex to show more keenness, upon past champions among the
A further stage was reached last night in the arbitration proceedings at the Chinese Club to decide who is the rightful owner of ticket No. 3666, which drew the winner of the Hongkong Derby in the Sweep there had the opprtunity of seeing Jubilee of the Catholic Union, promoted by the Chinese Chib. Mr.. Chik Soon-sing, of Shanghai, and two plays of an extremely diver yesterday, High Mass was held in Mrs. Violat Chan, of Hongkong, gent type="The Gold Diggers" the morning at the Cathedral of the Club last night was na unqualified He dwelt on the fact that all the
cach claim ownership.
and "Anna Christie," the latter a Mr. Sydney Quinn continued his modem effort in realism. The evidence. Examined by Mr Zetlyn he stated that he sold Chik the Theatre was packed on both occa ticket No. 3075 in the Hongkong sions and people had, to be turned offices of the China Specie Bank. away. Perhaps a season of two Witness afterwards discovered
play
To commemorate
TENNIS EQUIPMENT.
BACKETS
by
all the
leading makers.
The first night fête of the season, held by the Victoria Recreation,
Immaculate Conception, "for" the success. The Brunswick Studio continued prosperity of the Club Band was in attendance, which events at these affairs were handi- His Lordship Bishop. Pozzoni enabled dancing to be enjoyed by caps and ex-champions ought to be officiated.
many during the intervals between only top keen to compete, so that After the service a large party the races. Mr. R. C. Witchell (Hon. the youngsters could benefit by SLAZENGER'S of members and their friends sat Sec.) and the officials in attendance learning tips from the more ex- down to breakfast in the Club. In worked with a will and there was perienced elder members of the Club. He then introduced “Uncle" musicale was held at the club. Ansomewhat lengthy progamune had
function.
For
SOME TIMELY ADVICE,
that he had lost the counterfoils of nights is not sufficient to judge the evening, a well attended | not a hitch from start to finish. A Mitchell who, he said, was one of the tickets. He communicated the Kowloon's capacity for supporting audience of about 500 enjoyed a bean provided, and it might be the oldest members of the Club fact to the Secretary of the Club, a longer season, but it points to the capital programme, the Philar advisable on-future occasions to and a thorough good sportsman. and the latter stated that it did not fact that visiting, Companies will monica Society greatly con- swim off the heats previously.
Mr. Mitchell then, distributed' matter so long as knew the pur-
Those responsible for the handi- the prizes and caused much amuse- chasers of the tickets, and forward probably tend to migrate to the tributing to the success of the
capping are to be congratulated. Inment by demanding toll from little ed the cheque for the purchase other side, or at least split their During the proceedings Mr. F. the first event, Jack and Garrod and Miss Hant when she came up to money' in due course.
season between Hongkong and H. Barnes, the President of the Rasmussen and Hast deadheated receive her trophy. Witness afterwards went up to Kowloon. With a few minor al-Catholic Union, gave an interesting for second place in the second and Mt. Mitchell, at the conclusion of Shanghai, arriving there on March
review of the history of the Club. fourth heats respectively and with 2. After talking business at an terations the Star Theatre will He said. Twenty-five years ago one exception every finish was ex- the distribution of the prizes, called interview with Chik the subject of make a vary excellent little a small group of youngmen, imbu-ceptionally close. The presence of upon the old-timers to give a hand the younger conversation turned to the sweeps-house.
ed with the idea of spreading so many of the fairer sex as com- in encouraging. the devotion to the and Chik asked witness to take, sticker down with him in. Members of the Frawley Co., in Heart of Jesus, banded them- ment
Sacred petitors added much to the enjoy-generation. He said that the por- formances, last night proved that case he won anything. It was not conversation, recount the great selves together and founded In the race for the Services, Bom-there was plenty of material to He made a special true that he told Chik that the race success of their Far Eastern, Tour, the first league of the Apostle hadier Brown put up a very fine work. upon. was to be run in a few days' time, especially in India where their ship of Prayer in Hongkong performance from scratch, just
appeal to the lady-swimmers of neither was it true that when Chik success ran to stay-overs and Realising at the time the need of ting up too late to defeat Brownbill experience to help their younger asked for his ticket back the next seriously interfered with their pre- a kindred institution to foster the to whom he was conceding 6 sisters. Mr. Mitchell said that
It remained religious spirit of the League, a seconds.
when he joined the club 22 years || day, his name had been freshly arranged 'skedute.'
for Hongkong to prove the fly in few of the promoters, encouraged written in.
The Water Pole proved most ex-ago the prizes had been "far more Replying to further questions the ointment. Frawleys however by the late Bishop Piazolli, formed citing. From the start, the Blues did resplendent than those given away from Mr. Zeitlyn, witness stated have no complaints, realising that club under the name of the all the pressing and were soon tonight, but in those days the Rot graced such that Chik was personally indebted the question of heat must seriously Catholic Union, in the founding of 2 goals up..
scored by Ras-ladies had to the China Specie Bank for about affect Theatre attendance. Mr. which the late Father P. Gabardi mussen and McDade.
functions with their presence. Now $30,000, and was so at the present Frawley's remarkable character took a very active part. Father some time the Whites played with the prizes were not so noticeable, time. The ticket he received from study in Anna Christic' is, he Gabardi was the first spiritual very bad luck; then Lyons found but what they lacked in beauty is Chik was ticket No. 3076
tells me, based on actual life. Not director. The Union
fully compensated for by the pre- was the net. Jack followed suit a The witness in reply to Mr. only has the Company done work founded for all Catholics, and minue later and the interval sence of the ladies." He went Alabaster declared when he receiv in the legitimate" but strenuous the only condition of adinis-arrived with the score 2 goals all. to compliment the ladies on ed the ticket from Chik in Shang- work in making a film story, scenes sion at that time was that On resumption of play Blues their fine performances and warned hai he had not seen a certain being taken at each place visited. members of the Club must also be scored almost inmediately. Buss the young men to look to their
laurels. "I am old-fashioned telegram reading "Who won ticket Abducting a prepossessing young members of the Apostleship of chaert (Whites), with a wonderful No. 3066. Vi, lost her ticket." He lady in San Francisco, the villain Prayer. The religious character of shot from the half-way line hit the he said, "and while I delight in admitted that the telegram was has been pursued from place to the Union was maintained until cross-bar, but the ball went over. seeing the fair sex emulating us despatched from Hongkong on the place. In Hongkong things were 1908, when its status was changed Stewart then added another for the in sport, I do not wish to see them afternoon of the previous day but made hot for him on the hills at from a purely religious to a social Blues. Whites rallied, but could do wearing the breeches." he did not get it until after he had Repulse Bry and on the other side club. The change, however, did not nothing right and, McDade scorthg thanked the ladies for turning up seen Chik at 11 o'clock the next of the harbour. Miss Blood had materially alter the religious sen-again, Blues ran out winners by 5-2 morning.
also some interesting things to saxtiments that first prevailed, for in Teams follow ----
in such numbers and providing so concerning the roles she plays, her all Catholic activities the mem
many competitors, and after.cheers BLUE. favourite being "Anna Christic." In bers
had been given for them on the have always taken.. Stewart (Capt)... "Smiiin Through" a thing of beauty, prominent part. Apart from the W. Gerrard...
proposal of Mr. G. T. May, the ... Back where she takes a dual part and religious character the Union bad. R. Johnstone.
singing of the National Anthem appears as an inhabitant of the spirit done a good deal to mould thes. A. Marcal...R. Wing Forwardnient to a close.
Centre Half brought a successful night's enjoy world, she wears a radium gown character of the young men of that C. R. Logan... Centre Forward. which heightens the effect of her time who are to-day useful citizens MeDade... ...L. Wing Forward appearance in remarkable of the community. It is quite safe
S. H. Garroll...
:..Goal The water return for last month manner.
to say, that the Catholic Union has justified its existence, and no doubt shows that in place of the 552.41 million gallons stored in the i
Shanghaj is to have its perform-the founders would be pleased A. Busschaert (Capt)........ land's reservoirs last year we had ance of one of Shakespeare's plays, to see that their labours twenty J. A. Witchell... on June I only 359.41 million gal- presumably lá honour of the Bard's five years ago have borne good EW, Railto lons. The consumption of water in birthday, and it is to be done in fruit. The present day members D. Lyon... the City and Hill district has, the open-air. So far Hongkong is have not forgotten their good A. N. Other VR however, declined from 25.7 per indifferent. An open-air play of services and have shown tangible GA-Jack... head to 16.3 gallons a day due to the any surt has never been attempted appreciation by electing these V. Ramsay... restrictions imposed in all rider here, and our last Shakespeareas founders life members of the Club. effort was Mr. Sinclair's gorgeous, The Union owes a debt of gratitude production of The Tempest."
to His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni for his kindness in giving counsel to the various committees and his keen interest in the development of the Club" (Applause).
OUR WATER SUPPLY.
THE FIGURES FOR LAST MONTH.
"main districts.
Kowloon reservoir on the other hand held 8493 million gallons, against 49.30 million gallons on June 1, 1922 and, as the result
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SHAKESPEARE IN SHANGHAL
OPERA INNOVATION.
WHITE.
Back
After Mr. R. C. Witchell had
A correspondent of a Home paper recalls a remarkable feat achieved by Mrs. Charles Burnett, wife of the United States Military Back | Attaché at Tokyo. Once'a year Back the Imperial Bureau of Poems con- ...Centre Half ducts a competition in which every Wing Forward resident in Japan is entitled to take Centre Forward part. So as to avoid any suspicion Goal of favouritism numbers are sub- Other results were;
stituted for the authors' names be- Two Lengths Handicap (Mem-fore the manuscripts are submitted hers): 1. (Presented by Mr. A. A. for judgment to the judges, who Alves), E, Jordan, 33 secs.; 2. J. award prizes for the ten best poems. In 1921 the theme-chosen Kent, 30 45 secs.
hy the Emperor himself-was "Before the Shrine of Ise at Dawn," and this attracted 17,000 competi tions. A poem by Mrs. Burnett was among the selected ten-the only instance of such a distinction being gained by a foreigner.
Two Lengths Handicap (Boys): 1. K. Wilson, 32 1/5 secsi; 2. W Urquhart, 30 secs.
Two Lengths Handicap (Ladies) 1. Miss M. Blunsdon, 36 4/5 secs.; 2. Miss R. Kitchell, 42 secs.; 3. Miss T. May, 43 4'5 secs.
I see that the National Opera of a general restriction in all Company are bringing out a new districts, the consumption per idea at the presentation of "The head was reduced from 15.6 gallons Perfect Fool" at Covent Garden. last year to g.1 gallons this years. As the opera is to be played The total rainfall for the year, up through.without interval, and Thea there's bad good acting, had to the end of May, was 13.39 inches, therefore gives no opportunity acting, and rotten acting!" The
Two Lengths Handicap (Girls); | for the exchange of the usual cigar re-crossed the stage. against 19.34 inches last year.
The Government Analyst's re- social amenities associated with there's Dropscene!"" Pad." port indicates that "the quality of such functions,, an arrangement,
has been made by which the the water is satisfactory."
MAY RAINFALL.
45
#
Then
1. D. Hunts 3/5 secs. 2. M. TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND George, 53 secs.; 3. D. Spanton, 52,
OTHER INSTITUTIONS. * 1/5 cc.
"Magda" is a grim play, but it
High Dive: 1. A. Kitchell, 73 foyer, vestibules, and lounges at has flashes of humour. This got a points; 2. T. L. Knight, 71 points; The rainfall for the month of Covent Garden will remain open big laugh. May at the Botanical Gardens. for an hour after the fall of the
My daughters are taking sing-3. G. A. Jack, 69 points.
Services Race. Two Lengths exhausting."
King's, 39 secs. 2. Bdr. Wood, R.A.,
One Length Team Race: 1. D. Lyon's team; 2. C. R. Logan's
I days,, at the curtain, during which time the ing lessons-they find it very | Handicap: 1. Pte. Brownhill, the news.columns of the China Mail, was 4.36 DR Matilda Hospital, Mount Kellett, it was 3,36 on 12 days, and at the Police Station, Taipo, it was 4.49
on 4 days.
foyer will become a kind of salon, where the audience may remain to discuss the opera, and where refreshments of all kinds will be
available. Quite a good notion this, which should prevent chatter, dur- ing the performance.
►
"I'm sorry."
They only do it for amuse- 31 1/5 secs. "I'm so glad." ment, of course."
The rainfall at the Observatory was only 33% of the normal. It has been less than this on five
THE QUAINTS.' occasions since 1884, on one of
ACTING. DEFINITION.
It is very welcome news that the which, in 1887, the drought in May The cigar smoke was thick in the Quaints are likely to be out East' was followed by a drought in June, manager's office, when some again in the near future, under the On two occasions it was followed mischiefmaker asked with malice quaint' and genial leadership of by a slight defect of rainfall in aforethought how Horace the ever youthful, ever fresh, R June and on two occasions it was Dropscene was knocking 'em in Salisbury. As the Co-Optimists followed by an excess of rainfall South Africa.
are to England, so are the Quaints in June.
The manager's cigar walked to the Far East. Several of rapidly across his face from the Salisbury's choruses catch us yet prompt to the o.p. side. "As well at unaware moments, and the con- as can be expected!" he snapped ceits, which he and his colleagues: viciously.
provide are always topical, original, and antidotes to any ailment that the fleshis heir to.
Bowel Complaint in Children. During the summer months, mothers
A drawling voice cut in:
Can
should watch for any unnatural looseness Dropscene act?" it asked. of the child a "bomela When Viven
Act!" shoutell the man who. prompt attention at this time serious trouble may avoided. Chamberlain's had dropped £5000 over him. "Pl Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy can always tell you how much Dropscene can be depended upon. For sale by all tact! There's good acting, isn't
here-acting that's really good
Chemista and Storekcupera.
"THE CAT AND THE CANARY."
This is to be performed on the 25th inst at the Star Theatre by the Frawley Co., on their return from Manila,
team.
Mixed Nomination; . Miss Kit chell and A. A. R. Botelho.
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