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PROGRESS OF WORK.
YES! WE HAVE NO BANANAS.
HONGKONG WILL CATCH IT.
"You We have no bananas to.
day!"
Leardon's new catch plinase is us the forthcoming visit of their latest mittee in connection with the dis-futuous as its predecessors. But, theatrical importation which will faster in Japon, met at noon yes-muaningless and pointless as it is, it
terday. (presented to the Hongkong public)
has spread through the Metropolis The Minutes of a Meeting held |commencing at the Theatre Royal, on Thursday, September 6, were wildfire. It is being carried by on Friday, September 23, at 9.15. read and confirmed, after which holiday-makers to the north, cast, The Forbes Russell Comedy Co. of Mr. Blair, Mr. Key and their
the Chairman said that the efforts south and west; | were specially organised in London assistants in carrying out the
It consists of the following six words: [ for their eastern tour and sailed for wishes of the Committee could not Indignat Felt. Since then they have be too highly praised. They had heen working carly and fate and played the principal cities of India,all through the week end-(Ap- Burma and Ceylón with remarkable
plause).
It is embodied in a "comedy song atters'ss fad are due to arrive here
The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall abqui Sentotaler 21 per P. & 9. remarked that the Chairman should fox-trot" by Frank Silver and Nellore. The company carry an also be included in any expression Irving Cohn which has come to exceptionally powerfal repertoiro off of thanks.
Great Britain from the United younger enthusiasts to participate,rurrent. London comerly successes.
Stater, and in pablished by the which was much appreciated. The principal_fudy, Miss Nigua The Chairman remarked that the Lawrence Wright Music, Company, Bowls--The past season has been Fawie, will be familiar to Hongkong | Committee had been only constitur Denmark Street, Charing Cross bera disappointing one for this theates pegs of four or five years' ed a few days and had concentrat-Road, W.0.2. With the dance section. At the beginning of the standing when she made à treed on sending urgent.. supplies. emze at the highest point in Ban- season it was hoped that, witha | mendonis success with The Band-which were still required andinust
[goon, wo shall eatch it badly. a new green and a larger number|nian Comedy Co, during 1917-1918 | be for some time. In this they, The annual report and balance of players to select from, our repre- and will be remembered as one of were faced with considerable diffi- where it has swept all before it from Ils mecess in the United States, sheebet the Kowloon Cricket Club sentative team would give a good the most talented and verentile culties because they had little or a the Pacific to the Atlantic, scorn has just been'issued to members. account of themselves in the actresses who ever come East under guidance. from Japan'so far. How- It says, in part:
Fistance.It was decided at the new green which at first gavus pra- en such as Cens's Wife."ed from the Japanese Consul words which have gripped Great
League, but, unfortunately, our the old Bandinaus regisse. She coal-ever, a letter had now been receiv-likely to be equalled.
Judging by previous inano catch.. fast Annual General Meeting that mise of being one of the best in the red and Profen Love," "The General stating that the Head Britain, it is destined to great the financial year of the Club Colony, unaccountably collapsed Yellow Ticket," The Naughty Quarters for relief work are:- should and on the 31st Julyinstead early in the season and has been of Wife, Lord Richard in
popularity. of out the 31st August as heretofore, very little use to the season since. A Pantry" and "The Rotiers, etc., in order to permit of a longer period succession of defeats in league fix- for preparation, audit and printing tures followed, but the majority of
ele .Bilee her return to England of the balance sheet, &c. and it these were by a very small margin, Miss Nina Lewis, has enjoyed a should be noted that the financial and a slightly greater share of the most successful professional career, statements berein represent eleven luck of the game would have place appairing with such noted stars an months working only. The profited us in a more favourable position Georgs Alexandre, Lillah Me for this period was $3,00090 as in the league. The Club compet Carthy, pfe,, and Mr. Forbes Rus- compared with $5.123.81 in the ions are very far behind at this sell is lo be congratulated upon and that the articles most needed; previous 12 mouths.
time considering the fact that they securing her services for his castern | in the affected districts are:- The debentures have now been were started so eary in the season tour. redeemed with the exception of 34 and the apparent lack of enthus- which are still outstanding owiatasin amoagst the competitors is to their holders heing away from her discouraging. the Colony, but it is hoped these The future of the section also will be paid off within a few depends very largely upon posses innathe
sion of a really good green, and it Membership --Since the 1st Sep tember, 1922, ninety-two new members joined the Club, afewold members rejoined and about sixty
members resigned or had their names removed on account of their
the
and have all been speciufly selected The company are 12 in mumber
and rehessex in the metropolis; particular attention has been paid to: the wardrobs, seenery, etc., which we in given to understand is the
is hoped that the incoming Comegratest of its kind yet brought to mittee will use every endea-The East. Toubtless public atten- your to attain this end.
Golf Section.
The Temporary Earthquake
Disaster Relief Bureau (Rinji Shinsai Kyngo
Jimukyoku),
Co Home Minister's
Official Residence, i Marunquchi, Tokyo.
The chorus of the King is as follows:--
Yes! We have no bananas to-day-- We have no bananas to-day— We've broad beans like BUN-ions. Cab-BAH-ges und HON-ions. And all kind of fruit, and say We have an old-fashioned to
MAH-to
A nice Jersey po-TAH-to-- But YES! we have no buUDAS--- We have no bumanas to-day.
Tinned goods, salted or dried fish, condensed milk, sugar, biscuits, vegetables, kerosene oil, table ware, lamps, candles,
The song is to be heard all over the tents, nails, etc., mating, ropes, West End of London. I followa medicines, surgical instruments, wertlily the dead but not forgotten small boats, automobiles, catchwords of old days: "Where naphtha, nacliine vil.
did you get that ht," "Any old Got your hair cut,"
It was noted that this list con-iron,
This section stiri tion will at first be locussed more tained no mention of rice or flour."(inger, you're balmy," and "My! continues to go strong and much the qertire then the per- As the Japanese rice csword, if I catch you bonding." improvement has been made byat, heroin indgment of the re-harvested in September and there The new catchword is supposed quirtanents of eastern, audiences are several ships bringing the usual departure from the Colony or other many of the less experienced vs been exhibited. Foremost, in supplies of Rangoon rice now on to represent the reluctance of a Now!
reasons.
The present membership is 449 as against 409 in 1021-22, made on
as follows
Life
Crdinary
Present Absent Ti,
Sea Golag mi..100
2
6
..244
300
2K
128
15
350
93
449
Naval or military 10
players.
is interesting and attractive list will be "Bhebeard's Eighth Wife" from the pep of that wilty writer Arthur Wimperis," which is still running at the Queen's Theatre,
Four competitions were held during the year, all keenly contest ed, the results of which appear elsewhere.
Severil holiday competitions uso took place which were well | London, supported.
Two mathes
way to Japan, also having regard York Greek dealer ever to say to the fact that considerable sup- "No!" in response to a request for plies of flour have reached Japan muy prticle. recently, it was thought that the Whatever its meaning, there is mission of these commodities no doubt that Loudon his "fallen from the list might he in-for itnud, its originator might Another brilliant piny tentional.
However, it wissty, lins fallen good and hard." which has roused all Toulon to see decided to ask the Jiparese Song of the London papers print were played it including their Majesties the Consul General to make farther sous bars of the music in their gai at the U.S.RC, wao wo | King and Quem is "Secrets." This enquiries, also as to the item news columns. hata occasio is. O e agtist the wonderful success is still also run-(Kirosene OND and naphtha of Ja dor section of the Roy Ho-ring at the Comedy Theatro, lav-which Mr.. Walker remarked that ko ng God Cub rest ted in our ingredal ""'Miloslenes" and there are ample supplies in favour ad a retur match win "Romanes" and in public cation Kobe. The probable need of was no innied owing to cleme.tion is the most brilliant period pay secondhand clothing was also men weather will be arranged as soo of cont years. The scenery and toned. Grond-The cricket pitch has as possible
costumi ured in this play will be The Chairman remarked that he received consider ble altention during the somer months and was held of New Year's Day and don production.
Cindre's Sports-This event an exact replica of the original Lon- did not thi k of the needs of the 'shou d be a good order for the met wita its usual success
Amongst other devastated districts had been ay comig season. Tac north thanks of the Caamitt-e are te-duced during the company's season people had had scarcely time to get To inviting plays which will be pro- thing like fully plumbed yet. The portio of the upper ground was dered to the many generous sub- here will be John Galsworthy's any organisation working; they had sent of a mortaggec. in leveled and prepared as a bowling|scribers, and the ladies and gentic classic Windową,'' Mr. Cyril naturally been fully occupied in Francisco was necessary for the gree, but owing to the dry weather men wito sokid yassisted on that { Mande's greatest. nusierpiaco coping with their personal troubles, release of
The Committee record with fleep regret be degas of Messrs. M. A. Hricox, L. Longinotto, J. Parkes and I. W. A Ry on
cany in the year it did not survive occasion. the first few weeks of the playi Conceris and Dances.--One open j seaso... Thanks to the recent rails air concert and tree dunces at the it shows signs of improvement and Kowloon Theatre were held dur- it is hoped it will be in good condi-ing the year and were all well at- tion for next season.
The Club was not so successful | at the Ho tien'tural Snow as in former years, one tst and three 3rd prizes and one award of merit be- ing obtined. The flowers and plants areia excellent condition.
tended a d'much enjoyed.
CRICKET AVERAGES.
averages -
the Dippers
great Savoy Theatre stress "Pay the Next Best Thing," "The Naughty Wife" in which Miss Nique Lewis will play her original part as created by her in the East, and a special revival
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LETTERS OF THANKS,
could cooperate in such an under-
taking which would have to be con- ducted by committees in Japan. In return for its support Hongkong should he represented on the con trolling Committee.
.
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p
San
the 'China" and A shipment of 20,000 eggs is that nothing could be done until a going forward by the s.s. "Arafura" reply had been received to a
message to-day.1
despatched
Sar Francisco.
It was decided to reply to a cable from the Admiral in the sense in- dicated by the Chairman above. Japanese Government might pro- In reply to a suggestion that the
It was reported that letters of thanks to various organisations and individuals rendering service to
patched.
The following were tac cricket two of the world's greatest the Committee had been des
resses Peg 0 My Hourt ́ ́ and. Doris Keane's wonderful success. "Romanes, Mins Nitun Lewin in the title role of Rila Cavallini.
IST XI.
[Batting]
Pavilion. The pavilion W15
Name. thoroughly repaired and paited HH B01... etry in the season and the roof Ca it. E G. Splaks... recquered. Despite the, recent BD Evi 15.- boisterous weather the stability of G.A.V. Hill, the structure rentalas satisfactory B. Petacram...
Ladies' Pavition-A new timber C. Duce and unthing stracture has beca pro- SIX
cricket season.
Cricket. Although not so suc cessful as the previous season, Lae cricket during 1922-23 was just as bright and enjoyable. We were without several of our old paying
IN. NO. R. A 14 4 264 26 4
I 208 2081 12 2 191 191
A FLOATING BASE.
there consult
vide such a ship or ships, it was stat- ed that according to newspaper
VISIT TO HONGKONG. -
(From Our Own Currespondent.)
On Sunday afternoon, at 4 pm. General Sir Manuel Gomes da Casta K.C.M.G, left for Hong- koig, accompanied by the Chief S. da Costa, ADC. to H.E. Dr. of the Bureau of Economies, Lieut.
Rodrigo Rodrigues.
They are expected back. Wednesday next.
SANTA CASA LOTTERY, AND OTHER LEGALISED GAMBLING,
on
WATER POLO.
TWO TAME GAMES LAST NIGHT.
[By Argus] Judging from the poor atten="‚· dues and the number of sub-
Hongkong Water Polo League ap stitutes in the teams, interest in the,
pears to have diminished almost to vanishing potat
Two games were set down for decision at the V.RC. swinging
- It is not generally known that pool last nigin, the first gume to the whole of the proceeds of the start at 9 p.m. It is well past the
while the greater part of the re- to start. Neither tean was up to Santa Casa lottery goes to the huif-hour, however, "before the support of charitable institutions, U4.C. and King's (A) were ready Yenue from other gimbling mono- usual strengths and, though the public instruction, polios is devoted to the cause of King's had all the best of the argu-
Thus does the end justify the means.
SECCAO PORTUGUESA.
The Chairuan mentioned that messages several Japanese ships considered by the world's theatrical HM.S." Durban" arrived in Kobe were alreadyeing used in this way milica to be the most difficult part that day and H.E. the Commanderthit probably a ship for the accom- vel presented by a woman on thei-Chief was also due at Yokohama madition of the international com- 13 I 186 155 English speaking stage. This play, on the "Hawki s." The question muity would be very desirable.
The Hon. Mr. Holyoak suggested 10 0 146 14.6my's opening production. Mr. II. to be taken to reorganize the Port funds might be available for this 8.1 107 15 2 we understand, is to be the com- had arisen of the preliminary steps that a grant from the international 7 0 83118) Canning the mzing representa- of Yukohama and a cable had been
purpose and Mr. Watson pointed vid-d for the acco nuod vtionof ourTM Cochrane... 6 157 114 of The Bandman Eastern Cir- sent to Kobe suggesting that out the usefulness of such a ship
80 30 14 [cuit Ţitd, Ins arrived, having inr-the Committee lady visitors and has been fairyC Sptetut....
ment, a_draw of oje all was_the well patronized. It will, no doubt, RE Lidsel 10 0 98 98 neyed direct from India to attend to the Commanding Officer of the for the accommodation of the
various foreign consuls.
result. Rivet scored for the Club be greatly appreciated during the LI Bickbar...... 5 135 87 the elbomte business arroyoments "Durban" as to the passages of
CORRESPONDENCE.
and Pul for the soldiers. With EF Spiks 6.1 41 8.2 connected with this wonderful pro- essential foreign workers. It was
the exception of the file display [Bow.i.gj
étion. All particulars will be desirable of course to send sup- Leiters giving an account of the
by Gurred in goal for thẻ UA:C, Nime.
Comment on this week's Por the game was uninteresting O. MR. W. A vertised shortly. In the meantime plies to Yokohama direct as soon operations of the Committee and B.D. Evans.......124 21 422 40 105 Messrs. Montric & Ca. will attend as possible but at present no ships. addressed to H. M. 8. Charge tuguese coluna mainly centres on
In the second match, the VR.C. R Peatoaji... 32 5 95 9 106 to ill enquiries, where plans for the were leavi wg flogkong for Yoko-d'Affaires. Tokyo, the British the advice contained therein to (B) played a plucky game against TM Cocarme. 77 9 245 21 116 reservation of seats are already for some time. A bise ship in man, Shanghai British Chamber of journal, though no doubt admira goal in the first half. After the hama and probably would not be Council General Kobe, the Chair: buy the Patria" regularly. This the R.G.A. (B) and held then to a J.C. Fetcaer... 39 2 138 11 12.5 opened;
and the Colonial ble in its way, is considered to offer interval, however, the gunners Cint Spiaks.... 65 35 306 18 17 0
Yokohama where relief workers | Commerce H.H Be son.... 181 139 5 27.8
and foreign staffs. concerned with Government covering copies of little attraction to the citizen who added four more points; had shoot- EF. Spiks...... 9o. 156 43901
reorganisation could, be accom the foregoing, were approved. G A.V. Hall... 40 3 190 4 47-5
niedued, was most necessary as conditions ashore. were still very
The Canton British Chamber bad. Apparently the British Govern meat had conceded the same idea wrote under date September 8 not because they had retained the "Em-fying that subscriptions were be- press of Australia" there, at any rate ing collected and that the Chamber up to now. The possibility of would like to associate itself with sending a relief ship had been con- the Hongkong Chamber either in sidered and enquiries were being supplying funds, or articles readily made as to the China" It was obtainable in Canton.
It was decided to write accor- felt that any work leading to re-, organisation was a form of relief dingly accepting the assistance of because the promotion of a return the Canton Chamber. to normal conditions would the sogner make the population inde
restoring to them their usualmeans,
members on account of absctice on leave.
The first XI played 17 matches, wow 8. lost 5. drew 4 and were placed 5th in the 1st Division of the league.
2ND XI. Batting.
IN. N.O. R. AV.
Barry,
CONSIGNEES' NOTICES.
ferga per K, West, Canan livrel after. So tan ber 16-be jet to reut. Agents truthors and All go perRentedirems'ning liter A pfamber, 17, will be bt to tent Agente, Gibb, Living on Co, Lui,
The second XI played 18 mat- ches, von 5, fost 10, drew 3 and
Name. were placed 6th in the 2nd Division
S. 18........ of the league..
91 212 2650 Oae century was compiled by F. B. Petherim...... 8 I 175 25.00 Wheeler in the last match of the Lidsell... 5 0 12 2400
E. J. Edw.andis.... 14 2 212 season.
1760 anh Tennis. The
H. Overy....... 12 3 126 11.45 Annual Lawn Tennis Tournament took place as A. OBrawn 13 1 126 10.50 usual and was well supported. A. L. Riton... 15 2 130 10.45
J. Friser couple of the events were marred
W. Hyde......... by a number of walk-overs" occasioned by cases of ladisposi-W. L Weaser... tion and departure from the H. H. Bason... 6.0
4
6 0 58 9.66 9 081 9 0
900
Challenge Round-S. E. Green $5 611 defeated:W. Hyde (Holde
4.66 Wheeler and C. E. Millard.
OFFER FROM CANTON,
ARRIVAL OF REFUGEES.
values his right of reply and freeing alono preventing a tag larger dom to speak in the public interest margin. The points were scored by The front page discourages one at Bron, Veale, Hall and Collyer. the outset with the notice "No Mr. R. C. Wicheil had charge of communications published unless both games. asked for or words to that effect. How, then, can suffering Truth force her way to its columns, if all
No fewer than 1,036 baskets, con- is infallible as published?"The notice is nothing more or less,"taining on an averago 80 birds a said local journalist, than a basket, arrived, at Belby, on the claim to Divine Inspiration, and to pigeons special." They were be classed among the Holy Scrip- young birds from an area extending tures."
from Middlesbrough to north of the Again, though a."journal of With reference to a cabled in- masters" it makes the unscholarlyTweed, want to Selby in training for
the Handicap Doubles: Winners of livelihood. He, did not think arriving by "Empress of of the Portuguese in' the Far East O M. R. W. AC Tacchi and A. G, File, Hongkong alone could under thanks to the assistance of Mr, Ho No doubt a laudable effort at
Canada," It was reported that is Chinese, were none the less well con- N. L Railton 675 301 27 11.4 Ruger A. W E, Davidson take the expense of sending a Kwong, arrangements had been doping the proletariat, but far
We entered one team in the AW.L Weaser 56.1 12 185 15 1233 and J, Cothley.
ship to Yokohama as propos division of the Hongkong Tennis W.J.Sheaton 31.3 3:139 9 1544 Handicap Singles A Wied but the Relief Committee made for their accommodation; from what the Republic needs at League and two teams in the BJC. Fletcher 75 3339 21 16.14 ner, S. E Green Runnerup, F. division.
5 250 13 1984 Wheeler. Whereas the results A. Q. Brawn 78.4
H Overy, 82 were not discreditable we did as-
14.398 19.2004 ticipate better. We were fre- Fraser 38,1 querity handicapped by some of our regular players heftig naable' to take part, but the keenness of which provilled" "permilled” the finestre KOMAR qualsi ng of full teams. Eateri sgtwo
37
Colony of some of the competi. F. G. Herridge 8 2 28 15334 Scratch Poist Winners, F.pendent of relief measures by formatioa that 250 refugees were statement that the mother tongue their race from Luton an August 25,
ton. However, the several events
tészet.
Name.
Bowling
Hdicap Singles "B") W
2 16 6-683er, C. J. Tacchi; Runner-up AG
TINNIS TOURNAMENT.. Below will be found the results
Pile
Ladies' Championship Singles!
the K.C.C. lawn teadis toura-Wider, Mrs. M Minney: Run.ser
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP.
Canis in the B divisiou encouraged | Wiser S...E. Groe..; Runner
permitted most of arị up, K. A. Mason..
un, Miss Frest!!!
ROXOR
Ang landed that Miced Dubles: Planit, D. S. The Exper) Advectives & 21'1 Poster, Greg va-d.Miss Heang; Mr. and Mr. S. E; Craen.
also that representatives of the mesent. Tung Wan Hospital and doctors would meet the refugees on ar
SUBSCRIPTION TO FUND.
It was decided to issue an ad- vertisement in the local papers regarding the Relief Fund and to place subscription lists in the principai banks,”
Tails concluded the business.
DEATH AT S. RAPHAEL'S HOSPITAL.
Libert!" published a com pleint regarding case exactly parallel to that which forned the subject of a letter published in the Daily Press a few days agn, over the signature "Nomiat Qurch- goer."
ARSENTER CURATES.
At the free consultations for Chinese, this morning there was
It appears that the curate of Sẻ. an unprecedented number of out- patients awaiting treatment, and resides outside the parish, and that the last of those, who had, been this is a cause of some | Fa complaining of severe pains, fell velence za suph of his rarislit¬¬ners dond before he could be attended who may urgently replce his pre
to.
sence.