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With reference to the Housing Question, (Does the Government propose
THE CORONET.
"BOB HAMPTON OF PLACER"
Marshall Neitan has turned out some fine pictures in his time, but in "Bob Hampton of Placer," which commences to-day at the Coronet, he has eclipsed all his previous efforts. "Bob Hampton of Placer" is an historical film. It
SLIGHTLY MIXED.
THE CHINA MAILA
HOW AMERICA GOT HER EAGLE
CHINESE. ORATOTES ROMANCE.
Europeans who have often won- dered what are the topics, which
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HONGKONG VOLUNTEER
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CONCERT, ARRANGED.
· LOCAL IND GENERAL.
“Church Note" for June says 1 Now that the hot weather, faj upon us, wo would point out the advantages of the Cathedral from the point of view of coolness. There are few cool places to bp] found in this weather on the lower levels, but certainly the Cathedral, To the Editor of the China Mail. In the Summary Court yester
with the fans working, is cool.. ke Chinese street orators volu-,
Sir,With reference to Music blo and excited will read the follow Lover's" letter in the China Mail day, before His Honour Mr. Justice ing sumple with interest. Over-I beg to advise you that under the Gompertz (Puisne Judge), date heard by a China Mail man in auspices of the Hongkong Volan-was fixed for the hearing of a civil teer Defence Corps, I am organ-suit between the Hang Loo Bank Wellington Street, near the junc-izing a Band Night July 21, on the and Mr. Chik Soon-sing. The bank lion with Gutzlaff Street, it con- Volunteer Parade Ground, ad is suing for the recovery of $,1000 cerns the origin of the American mission St. (If this is a success a lent on a promissory note, dated further BandNight will be arranged May 24 this year. Mr. C.A.S. Russ, cagle. The wizened old orator who in August). There will be some who appeared for Mr. Chik, Created had the appearance of an opium vocal items which will be under some amusement when he said bis
capable smoker, was treating his audience the
direction of Mr. Client would pay if he won his claim to the $50,000 due on ticket to an imitation of a tableux from George Grimble,
Youra, etc.
No. 4066 in the Sweepstake on the Chinese mythology, which is shown
H. B. L.. DOWBIGGIN.. last Hongkong Derby organised by the Chinese Club, concerning which on the stage during the third moon Hongkong, June 30, 1923.-
the arbitration award is expected every year. The essential part of
"Music Lover's" letter was as to be given shortly: this show is the scattering of bright follows cash to the spectators. Here he Sit-You have made reference
Judgment in the plaintiff's made a reference to gold coins, on more than one occasion to the favour was given by Mr. Justice hinting that these pro- question of Band recitals, and re- Gompenz in the Summary Curt ferred to tarnished cash. The cenfly hinted at what might be at yesterday in connection with the man, or rather deity, responsi should like to make the following Paulo Hiplofte Silva against Fred- tempted. With your permission claim made by a Portugnese named ble for causing the annual deluge offer. I am willing to donate the erick Nolte, of the "La Palama" of coins, in believed to set foot on sum of $20 towards the cost of Cigar factory, 10 Des Voeux Road some part of the earth once. a year. engaging our military hand, and Gestrals for the recovery of two Before becoming sanctified, he was organising a public performance. If month's salary at $200 a month less somewhat of a Falstaff, and was, some of our music-loving: residents $160 paid on account. Mr. M. J.D. accordingly, not particular in his will also offer to help defray the Stephens, who appeared for the choice. The story was continued to cost. A sum of $150 should be plaintiff, said that after the defen- the effect that several thousands of sufficient to organise a public perdant's request for a little longer years ago this deity set foot on formance and Invite people to me, to pay had been granted America and was throwing picees attend. If this is done, it will be a he left the Colony. It was thought, of gold about. The people were test case and we can then find out however, that Nolte hid a quantity engaged in a civil war, the North-if there is a real demand for music of cigars stored at the Import and erners having been imbued with in the open air. If the venture fails Export office and, it was intended the noble idea of liberating the black then let the subject be buried and to claim them in part payment. shves employed by the Southerners. Let us be content with our gramo The speaker explained that black phone records, but I hope this offer glaves in America at that time were will be taken up. similar to Chinese shipped as Jabourers to the Straits Settle-
were
ments, East Indies, etc. Begin-
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
A Reuter Cable from London records the death. of Sir James Reid Physician-in-Ordinary to the King.
ning with a vivid description of an (To the Editor of the Ching Mail.) imaginary battle, the old man then told how the Northernera wero sur Sir,As another music lover I Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne has been rounded and wanted to surrender, shall be happy to donate $10 to appointed to act as Second Magis- Orders were given for the flag to be wards the cost of engaging our trate and Mr. Henry Robert Butters cat down. Before anybody could military band and organising to act as Deputy Registrar, get to the flag, however, an eagle, public performance. The plan Supreme Court. --- appeared and stood guard over the seems to me to be an excellent one. flag. It attacked overy soldier who After it has been tried, we shal! The name of Dr. John Cecil tried to cut down the flag, until it know just how we stand. As your Macgown M.B., B.S. (Edinburgh), was realised that a heavenly inspira correspondent said, we shall find of Alexandra Buildings, now tion had been sent. The Northern out if there is a real demand for figures on the local Register of army at once re-attacked and car
Medical Practitioners, red on the campaign to victory. As the Boutherners were subjugated, they were made the slaves instead?;
is a story of the thrilling times on and. the Northerners to perpetuate the American frontier in the days the memory of the eagle, at onte
to adopt the policy of refusing when the Redskins were on the war put its impression on the gold coins to pass plans for the recon-path. General Custer's famous scattered by the Flostaff deity. struction of houses which are stand against "Sitting Bull" and
the many spectacular scenes, In reproducing this, Neilan has obtained the aid of the Blackfeet Tribe, in the picturesque attire worn before they were not quite as civilised as they are to-day. There are hundreds of Indians, scouts, horses and wagon-trains in this scene, which, by the way, was taken from the air. James Kirk-
not in a dangerous or dilapi- his Indian-hordes is one dated condition? If not, why of not? (ii) Is it not the fact that the recon- struction of houses tends by increasing the demand for skilled labour and building materials to increase the cost of the erection of new build ings on ground not previously built upon ? (i) Is it not the fact that, in the case of domestic tenements, which were originally built prior to the Public Health and
with an
FOOD SUPPLIES.
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muie in the open air. If the ven ture fails then the subject drops. Inclosing cheque
Yours, etc.
ANOTHER MOSIC LOVER, Hongkong June 29, 1928. ANOTHER WATER SUPPLY QUERY.
To the Editor of the China Mail.)
2
The name of Mr. William Douglas Bamford Goodfellow has been added to the Colony's. list of authorised architects. Mr. Gerald. George Wood has been appointed to be a member of the Authorised Architects Committee during the absence on leave of Mr. Albert'
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Bir-In spite of your previous aunouncement to the effect at the ounces the appointment of Mr. Government has no intention what Roger Edward Lindsell to be Post- master General and Mr. Philip cvar of making the installation of Peveric John Wodehouse CLE metera imperative, before a constant to act as CS. P. during supply will be put on in the rider the absence from the Colony WEST RIVER SQUEEZE, main districts, I beg to encroach on of Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Mr. wood, in the title role, has a part
your valuable space to voice what Alan Eustace Wood is to act as which it is expected, will stand out
Although the river steamer service I believe to be the consensus of S.CA. during the absence of the for some time to come. Wesley has been remmed between Hong. opinion among the Chinese resi Hon. Mr. E. R. Halllfax. "Freckles" Barry, as a bow-legged kong and Wuchow, matters are not dents. If as you may there is no Buildings Ordinance, 1903, the youngster of the plains in the running as smoothly as could be intention of installating meters at re-erection of such buildings, seventies, has a part which will wished. Hongkong is to a great present, will the Water Authority
additional storey, make a wide appeal. Others in extent dependent on Wychow for its state when a constant supply will | would, in many cases, hardly the all-star cast are Marjorie Daw, supplies of fresh beef, poultry and be permitted again? In the opinion she'll find help in Pinko tos the daluby give any additional accom Pat O'Malley, Noah Beery, Tom firewood. When the boats were of the Chinese, words to the effect little pilules which ensure daily rega iarity. Taken occasionally when needed, modation, owing to the extra Gallery, Priscilla Bonner sad many lying idle on account of the recent that normal conditions will be re- requirements as to open space, other favourites.
eiege of Shin Hing, prices became turned to when the supply war etc., contained in the said Or-
Will the proluibitive and othetime, Hong rants, are very vague, dinance? Giv.) Is it not the fact that as the re-
kong had a reserve of only about Water Authority state what quan sult of reconstructions. How
four days' frealrbeef.
tity of water must be in storage in Shortly after the service was re- the reservoirs before present con- koop the system clean, the kin olear, pending over 30,000 or some
eumed, ships flying the Chinese flag dition which entail much hard the breath sweet, disp.1 sick headaches other, and if so what, number of tenants will have to look for
were delayed as fighting was going ship through having to wait in the and bilions attacks of den ere, or post fresh quarters to live in?
on at Tak Hing and Do Sing, two queues are Bob, aside? Thanking ice u cents the vial from Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., 00 Kiangso Bead, Shang- towns on the river. This difficulty, yon for your intercet, According to a statement we has now disappeared but others (i) The Government's powers in have received from Dr. Sun Yat-sen have presented themselves. Owing
connection with the passing of there is no foundation for the to the serious.congestion of produceHongkong, June 20 plans are defined in the Public report that he negotiated with in and around Wuchow, donlers are Health and Buildings Ordin- General Chan Kwing-ming. The competing with one another for ance, 1903. It was decided at statement adds that most of the freight space, with the result that the last meeting of the Legis-reports about the Canton fituation lative Council not to alter the in the press are largely based, on
to which the following are the replies:
Taw in this respect. (ii.) The Government
has no evidence Which would enable it to make a definite statement. It is prima facie probable that, when demand exceeds supply,
the cost of supply will rise,
CANTON.
SUN YAT-SEN DENIES RUMOUR.
fabrications.
cheaper construction, to the ultimate benefit of the com“. munity. (i) The fact is as stated, but the Building Ordinance Officer reports that ministra regoliesiog
higher expenses have to be incurred.
Yours, etc.,
PUSSYFOOT,
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spectacular and fitting end could be practically achieved. Wilhelm fled to Holland, and George had the Then when their stocks reach Hong-(To the Editor of the China Mail. offrontery to plead the rights of kong there is more trouble. The
| small nationa"" to excuse his failure Bir,In those far-off days when to apply so sharp a. threat as should local buyers, knowing that the crisis is over, are not keen to buy nations had a semblance of national secure is surrender. Similarly did ments referred to result in and consequently prices have drop dignity; when English politicians lie fail, before the forces of finance, worked as much for England as for to redeem his pledge to build vastly improved sanitary con-
paid. ditions, so that the community
failed because the stage carpenter demanded too high a' wage. Very well; the audience was disappoint
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This morning between only themselves, wars were no more houses. In each case bis promise but this tendency may be offset
is materially benefitted by twenty and thirty orates of foals frequent than they are now. When was found, very convemently, to be by the introduction of labour-
such rebuilding.
arrived and the dealers refused to Junius fulminated against corrip unworkable. The conjuror could saving devices resulting in (iv) The Government has no sell at less than 60 cents per poundtion, or when Drake privateered in not produce the rabbit, for the
the figures. The new accommod. They stated that against $8.80 per, grand manner. Britain's audience had already afforded ation which has been and is crate for freight previously, they prestige was at lost considered by sanctuary to that frightened beart :- Cent Merekante #XContractor 1) : 87, Chaura Road Chitys Tal Central SIN. being provided is much in have now to pay $7.60 Some of her public servante, and the nose his mimoulous creation of a cottage excess of the old accommod them also allege that one or two of Britannis was not then lipol ation which has been and Is slipe flying the Chinese Bag demand enough for foreign tweaking being demolished.
odmshaw before space will be allo - I propose to point out a few ted on the steamers. As they can the more lamentable examples o make their business pay they absent statesmanship whereb have threatened to withdraw from country proclaims her decay. the trade till conditions have im Starting, then, from the. proved,
of Versailles, wherein
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