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SWEEPING ATTACK BY ISRAEL ZANGWILL.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
CHINA COAST OFFICERS' GUILD. AND MARINE ENGINEERS' GUILD OF CHINA.
A wedding of much local inter-
Mr. Israel Zangwill caused est took place at the Peak Church yesterday afternoon when Miss indignation at the National Arts Mimi Churchward became the Club by a violent criticism of bride of Mr. John H. Brister, of America. The members shouted Messt, Holyoak, Massey and Gp.him down, though afterwards the The service conducted by the Rev. chairman, Mr. Howland, apologis- MEETING will be beld at the
ed to Mr. Zangwill and persuaded him to finish his address.
H. Copley Moyle was fellowed by a reception at 295, The Peak..
that Mr. Zangwill asserted The bride who was given away by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak America, possessed no sense of and attended by Mrs. Allan shame, and could stand injustices. C. Brockman as Matron of Honour; He attacked Christianity for not looked exceeding charming in her ending the war, calling Christiani dress of cream georgette over ty organised hypocrisy."
His address followed a speech white silk embroidered in crystal
and silver beads. She wore a in the town hall when he accused' pretty hat of cream crinoline Americans of being lazy and in- peppioess draped with silver lace. The best efficient, pursuing man was Mr. C. V. Mark, a busi-instead of happiness," and since *་ an orgy of ness colleague of the bridegroom's the war engaging in
as regards Europe's and the ceremony and reception oblivion ,were attended by many friends of troubles.
VULGAR. the happy couple who later left to spend their honeymoon at Fanling.
CRICKET.
TO-MORROW'S TEAMS,
SECOND LEAGUE.
H.K.C.C. 2nd XI. v. RE
The following will represent the H.K.C.C. 2nd XI In a home league match against the RE.'s to
morrow :
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He asserted that there were more cranks in America than in any other country, and went
on:**
"There is very little honour, justice, or dignity in this country compared with England. The Ku Kluk Klan, which we should call a sort of exaggerated Boy Scout movement, is grotesque and your attitude towards it is no less gro- tesque. In England it would be laughed out of existence, but in sense of Amarica there is no humour.
"Everything is less efficient in America
"You Now-Yorkers are lazy G. H. Piercy (Captain), H. E. Hollands, L. D. McNicoll, E. Cand inconsequential. Io general, Hagen, H. Griffin, D. E. G America thinks without acting and Nicholson, C. R. Baron, C. V. Mark, acts without thinking. T. B. Powell, P. Jacks and J. A. H. Plummer.
[The Club match versus Royal Navy at Happy Valley is cancelled Owing to the ground being unft for play).
I.R.C. 2nd XI. v. Navy 2nd XI:
A DRASTIC DECREE."
The following will represent the Messrs. Skilfully directed by
A somewhat drastic pastoral Indian Recreation Criket Club 2nd Keith and Greig, of the Kowloon Duck staff, squads of coolies and letter has been issued. at Quebec XI in a league match against the electricians bustled in and out of the by Cardinal Bégin, head of the Royal Navy 2nd XI at Sockumpoo
Catholic hierarchy in tomorrow at 2.15 p.m. :- City Hall toslav "setting everything Roman in order for the amet til of the Canada. In this pastoral Cardinal! D. Rumjahn (Cap1). Sirdar Khan, Institutions of Engineers aid Ship Bégin condemns dancing, and E. A. Moosdeen, Y. A. Wahab, builders his evening. The decor warns the faithful that confessors E. Moosdeen, O. Rumjahn, HD. violation of his Rumjahn F. H. el Arculli, M. P. tive scheine, in its early stages as will regard a vet, consists chiefly of hunting and decree as a grievous offence. The Madar, A. Kitchell and A. H. M.
specifically condemns/Samy. groonery with leg: “Ubique” mot decree toes and operation_of_the_In_many modern dances as lascivious, the tango, fox-trot, stitution' well known emblems play naming ing poinment pads. Supplies were the turkey trot, the camel trot, pouring not lifemily, of course) to the shimmy, the cheek to cheek, The Cat Hole" and the Lulica the one-step, the two-step, and fing Oil Store" during the day and other similar dances, and also the the general preparations for one of polka and the waltz, which, the the most popular functions of the Cardinal's pastoral declares, is
lasciviously danced now. He con year seemed to be well in train.
tinues: "We strongly condemn these dances as direct occasions of
The Hongkong Hotel's orchestra is to provides the music this evening and there will be a programme of
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K.C.C. 2nd XI v. 'RAM.C.
The following will represent the Kowloon CC. 2nd XI in a home league match against the R.A.M.C. at 2.15 p.m. sharp to morrow:-
H. Overy (Captain), A. O. Brawa, E. J. Edwards, W. L. Weaser,
sin, and we expressly forbid them O. B. Raven, A. R. F. Raven, about 21 dans, including a set of throughout the whole diocese, so B. Petheram, A. J. Kew, E. Savage, officials in which the following that if anyone-which may God J. Fraser and T. Lay. will partcipale: General Powler
and Mrs. Baker, the Chief Justice forbid should dare to indulge in (Sir W. Rees Davies) and Lady them or permit them to be 'danced Stubies, Commodore Ornes and in his house, that person would Indy Rees Davies, Sir Claud commit a grave sin Sovero and Lady Fowler
The official supper party at the President's talk will consist of the following:-
obedience."
of dis-
Cardinal Bégin's pastoral also condemns the illicit manufacture, sale, and smuggling of liquor, and
FRIENDLY MATCHES.
University 1st XI. v. H.K.C.C. 1st XI.
H., Governor, the President warns the faithful against certain | University 1st XI in a friendly
(Mr. S. Puker), tieneral Pavlor Sir Willian Rees Davies, Cimander
Lady Stobbs, Lady The Davies, Lady Fowler, ates." Helyook, Mirs, Mr. Wolfe, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Greig Grace, Mrs. Hara, Ales. Dyer,
and Mrs. Davidson.
The Bill offerals are as fol-
are
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"You are also vulgar, million-dollar temples. vulgar as your Sunday. papers, Your immigration policy is a cruel muddle.
"Still, you are the best half- educated people in the world."
In sympathy with the movement for the preservation of the natural beauty of our landscape, Shell Mex Ltd., and Pratts' Motor Spirit have decided to remove all their field and road signs of an exclu sively advertising character.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.
AN
ORGAN RECITAL will be given by Mr. FREDERICK MASON,
A.R.CO.. L.T.C.L Assisted by Mrs. N. MATHIESON (Contratto)
при
on
"TUESDAY, February 19th,
at.5.30 p.m. (Collection for Organ Fund)
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The following will represent the THE Undersigned have receive
insiractions to soll by Pablis match against the H.K.C.C. 3st XI on the University ground at
A. A. Rumjahn (Captain), H. N.
Balhetchet, E. K. Quick, A. S. Hett,
classes of moving pictures and dramas, and announces that special Grace, bir adar! Sover, Mr. D. u, instructions have been issued to 2.15. p.m. to-morrow :- M. Bernaud, Mr. 4. . Falkins, the perish priests and members of the Hom 3r. F. 11. Helyok, Mr. Is. Clergy regarding immodest dress. 3. C. Woils, the kin. Mr. A. 0.1 He also cautions Catholics against R. A. Ponsonby Fane, M. H. Roffey,
non-religious social clubs, may bring religious and national Osman, D. Laing and B. P. N.
The H.K.C.C. team will be:- This pastoral, which has been. Hancock (Captain), G. R. More. indifference. read in all churches in the Quebec E. G. Lammert, H. Owen Hughes, archdiocese, is expected to be the E. J.R. Mitchell, R.E. A. Webster, prelude to similar documents in A. C. 1, Bowker, A. V. T. Dean, other dioceses of Quebec Province, Col. Robertson, D. H. F. McMaster General Commutteo :-Messrs. S. and possibly throughout Canada,
[A bus will leave the Club Baker (President, W. Russell, by the Roman Catholic authorities and L H. Kearne (Vice-President, A. Davidson (ViceIt was prepared at the recent pavillon at.1.45 p.m.). President), R. Hunter, J. Tully, H. Synod of the Catholic hierarchy at M. Macwish, Morrison, T. Quebec, presided over by Cardinal Neave, P. Farroll, E. Cock, B. L. Begin. Coming shortly before the -Frost, W. J. Stokes, W. Brown Christmas and New Year festivities (bon, sec), and A. L. Leuch (hon. the pastoral has created consterna- tion in social circles, with the treus.).
Decorations Committee --Messrs. result that many public balls and E. Cock (Convener), G. W. Gros private dances arranged at Quebec nett, J. W. Ramsay, T..B.Morrison, and other places in the archdiocese
have been cancelled. and J. H. Donnithorne.
Jows:-
Dance Committee :-Messrs. A. K. Henderson (Convener), 0..C. Nelson, J. B. Hamilton, J. H. Don nithorne, G. McLaren, HM. Mac Tavush, W. blown, 5. Hope, G. Stark and A., Webster.
TENNISSTOURNEY.
ENTRIES, CLOSE TO-DAY.
Civil Service 1st XI. v. Kowloon 1st XI.
Auction.
SATURDAY, Fobruary 16, 1924, commencing at 11 am. at No. 1, Sam Chun Street. For account of the concerned. 112 picule Sulphate of Ammonia. Terme-Cash on delivery,
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The following will represent the Civil Service Ist XI in this friendly match on the Civil Service ground at 2.15 pm, to-morrow>A. E. Wood (Captain), G. R. Sayor, E. B. Reed, R. E. O. Bird, A. R. Sutherland, F. J. Ling B. D. Domestic Occurences Evans, F. H. Holdman, F. Baker, Leading Articles... T. H. B. Nihill and R. C. Witchell, Collision Sequel.
The Kowloon 1st XI will be Local and General R. E. Lindsell (Captain), A. W. Social and Personal Ramsay. S. Jex, R Pestonj Spare Parts Possie.......... Entries for the Colony's lawn JC Fletcher L E. Lammert, Noble Sword... Mosa. G. J. Harian ((Convener) tennis tournament close to-day F. W. Howell, R. Earnshaw J. E. Hanson, J. B. Chapman, Neve, P. T. Farrell, L. J. Black The China Mail was informed by burn, J. W. Faton, J. McMurray, the Hon. Secretary (Mr. L. SC. Earnshaw, L. A. R. Duncan
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In the open singles event for the championship of the Colony well- known players who have entered
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we have not heard very much shout and M. Plonn. B. Spiera and T. S. Morrison,
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