MONDAY MARCH 10, 1984
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Swatow Students Association for the Chiu-chow music.
Perhaps the most popular item of the evening was the sketch, written and directed by Messrs. W. S. Chung and C. W. Chan. Mr. Chung 15 the literate The University Great Hall was villager, gave the audience a most artistically decorated on the occa-humorous representation of that sion of the annual concert of Ellot character. Hall, held on Saturday at 8 p.m. There was a large audience, who showed their koen appreciation of the various items by their frequent romests for encores.
The success of the entertainment was due chiefly to the happy co-operation of the Warden, Mr. A, H. Fenwick, the Chairman, Mr. TO. Yeow; and the Hon. Secre- tary. Mr. B. T. Khon, who were ably supported by the Concert Committee.
The dragon-show, as was down in the programme, was indeed
some excitement.”
The Vice-Chancellor was then called upon to speak. In a brief, but witty speech, Mr. Hornell, on behalf of the audience, thanked those responsible for the concert, especially the artists, for the evening's enjoyable entertainment. Last, but not least, must be men- dance held in the tioned the Union Building after the concert, Contributed.
Before the commencement of the concert, Mr. Yeow extended a warm welcome to the guests of the evening on behalf of his fellow
London, March 3. In the residents of the hostel. He said what it was their aim to depart from national cross ecuntry champion- the usual run of hostel concerts, ship at Doncaster over a distance and to present to the best of their of ten miles, the going was heavy Cotterell (Royal Corps ability an entertainment of a pure- Corp. 1 Chinese character, so that they Signals) won in 30mins 30secs, might introduce their new Vice E. Harper (Hallamshire Harriers) Chancellor into the atmosphere of was second in 56mins. 54sces, and J. Webster (Birchfield Harriors) a Chinese variety entertainment.
third in 57mins. 6secs. With the exception of the over- tures by the orchestra, which was under the capable direction of Mr. A. G. Gay, all the items were of a Chinese nature.
Thanks have to he accorded to Messrs. Yau Hok-chat and Ho Lau-tong for the Cantonese musical items, and to the members of the
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Kongmoon, March 8.
War clouds are hanging thickly over the southern borders of the four districts forming the hinter- land of Kengmoon and an ominous outlook prevails in the situation here. Not only is there the dan- ger of attack from the anti-Sun faction which is threatening from the southern peninsula of Ko-Lai, but recent events portend an out- break of fighting here, between Dr. Sun's adherents. The latter
is due to several reasons, the most SATURDAY'S YACHTING. prominent of which are:-
JEAVY WEATHER TESTS GEAR.
SINGAPORE SHELVED,
ADMIRALTY ACCEPTS CABINET'S DECISION.
first to suffer The paper adds that is there is to be no immediate progress in the work undertaken at Singapore, there must at least: be ne irrevocable reversal of the policy-Reuter. -
NAVAL OIL LEASES.
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Over 5,000 additional troops have arrived here making the total about 10.000 directly under
WASHINGTON, March 9. LATER. ten different commanders who
Testifying before the Oil Cont exercise powers more or less A strong wind and a musty s
LONDON, March 7.
The Observer regards the dis-mittee Senator Curtis denied Mr. absolute. General Hsu Shung-chi, made conditions sufficiently exciting Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and one time Dr. Sun's biggest Con-on Saturday ritornoor when the
Earl Beatty have met and it is continuance of the work on the I. R. A. Bennett's statement that reported that the Premier explain- Singapore base as quite justified. the word "principal" in the tele- tonese military supporter, is gradually forcing his way into themes for the caps posted to each ed that the Cabinet had decided The paper thinks that until the gram to Mr McLean referred to hird. district and he is looked upon as class by the season's championship that the Singapore dock scheme naval outlook, both technically and The Committee later investigating preparing Kongmoon for n base winners were sailed over a course-could not proceed in the present strategically, is more clearly deter the Attorney-General's adminis urgent detration subpoenaed witnesses from on which Dr. Sun could fall back Shaukiwan Bay, Kowloon Hock, state of the nation's finances. Loramined, and more should Canton become untenable. Club Line, Channel Rock, total dis- Beatty made it clear that the ficiencies, such as the hopelessly the southwest to be asked about Admiralty accepted this decision. unbalanced condition of the home American oil interests. promoting Other denominations are those of tance 9 and a half miles.
This disposes of the possibility air defences are made good, it is the present revolution in Mexico. In the Gad Class, the "lona"
Senator Wheeler stated that be Admiral Fung Shiu-ming, the
prove that Mrs. Coastal Defence Commissioner, cup, presented by Mr. Hodgson, was of Naval resignations. The Gov-preferable to wait say for seven and General Li Chai-sun, Defence wou by Gael, the only yacht toernment's decision is obviously years and do the work in three expected to Commissioner of the Sze Yap dis-complete the course in her class as regretted. The Times, which sets years, instead of carrying out the Doheny, Fall and Sinclair had years further the. revolt. Renter's tricts. Then there is Leung the "Mee Sing" Is the misfortune forth at length the naval and com- original proposal to spread the participated in the conspiracy to
American Service. Hung-kai who leads the 1st divin the heavy weather to carry away merctal qualifications possessed construction over ten
by Singapore, says that happily Reuter. her mutinsail. sion of Cantonese troops and The "Sealurk cup, for the Hey.there is at present ne probability Yeung Kam-lung with a brigade ward Hayes Class, was won by that any warlike action will he under his control. Other lesser "Achunne." Six yachts put out necessary in Far Eastern waters,
speech but that it is pure folly to suppose military leaders are Leung Shi-Helinda" was compelled to give up that no conflict could ever occur fung and Leung Teuk-kukus, following upon a heavy gibe, Admiral Chan Chak's subordinate he had trouble with the ber gaff amid so many ambitions, prevalling Chan Sik-kin-has been pro "Craula stuck it well and gave there. Great Britain might not be directly involved, but British a good race for the cup. Corn-Adanac" moted brigadier-general. manders who have their troops at The one-design yachts put out for shipping would probably be then thrown apt tot. Every mar is a little distance from this minor the "Ailsa" oup, presented by Mr. metropolis are Li Fook-lum, Chau Grist. They were "Halcyon" anul
"Bonito. The former gave up and i Chi-ching and Mok Hung.
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the cup went to "Borito."
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Although they are all pro- In the Handicap Class for the fessedly loyal to Dr. Sun, they "Rolls" cap, presented by. Mr. collect and retain for themselves Croucher, "Colleen" brought off a any revenues that may be forth-great surprise. "Dinna, sailed by coming and it is Dr. Sun's wish Capt. Arthur, was going splendidly that they should be under one but at Kowloon Rock she had trouble control which will ensure the with her mainsail which took her revenue being sent to Canton.p into the wind for two or threa The populace feels that there is minutes, and she failed by a not sufficient room for all these minute to inake up the lost time; In factions and the time is not far the cup going to "Colleen.". off when the bigger ones will this mee "Te Linda" who bad a attempt to drive out or assimilate large amount of canvas out, strained the smaller ones. One method for herself, breaking three ribs on her which there are precedents-is-the starboard side, and went out of the disarming of rival corps so às to remove them from power.
From Chek-hom has come the report that thousands of brigands are converging on Hop Shan în the Yan Fing district, 20 miles from Chek-hom. Every day sees detachments of troops passing
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