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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1924.
الاز
ACTION UPHELD.
WHEN H.M.S. "COCK- CHAFER" WAS AT WAHSIEN..
DISCUSSION IN 'COMMONS.
แ
ART EXHIBITIONS:
AINTINGS ON VIEW AT
YR. O.
HRUENA MAY DIBPMAY
other newspaper in Northern, Central and Western India it. Is certainly a unique example of newspaper enterprise. Amongst the articles contained within its "pages is 'one by the Rav. 'C. F." Andrews on Rabindranath Tagore and the poet's message to man- kind, Mr. Andrews expresses the (Reuter's Service.).
An exhibition Mf the art of two opinion that world culture is the xrent ideal that now dominates
[Japanese painters opened at the London, December 17. IV. R; . this and ternoon. Tagore and which explains his
Nearly "In the House of Commons, all of them are painters of Hong- journeys to foreign lands. The replying to Mr. George Lansbury, kong seques, which have been re- stand taken by Tagore' in 'opposi M.P: (Bow and Bromley); with proove with auch charm after tion to nationalism is also dent regard to the Commander of sovint staly by the two painters with. There are many other H.M.S. "Cockchafer," threnten- who live been in the Colopy for articles of particular interest to ing to bombard Wahsien,. Mr: umhof weeks. One of them students of India's problems and W. C. Bridgeman (First Lord of is Sunosuke Kajyo, who painted one fifteen page supplement, con- the Admiralty) snid the report of the pictures, which were presented taining fine picture reproductions, the incident was received from to His Royal Highness the Prince deals, entirely with the past and the -commander of future prospects of Bombay.
H.M.S. of Wales on the occasion of his "Cockchafer," through the Com-visit to Sapenme, and the other is mander-in-Chief on the China the Japanese impressionist Kobaya-
kawa,
The exhibition will be continued over to-morrow and at the Carneval to be held in the evening five paint ings by the artists will be raffled,
Motor Cyclists:
station.
h
ACTION JUSTIFIED. Youth will be served in all walks From this and from other fe of life, but it is news to read that ports, it was clear that the press of the most interesting sure put by the commander of features of the motor-cycling H.M.S. "Cockchafer" on the local ther proceeds being in nid of the movement, at the present time, is Chinese authorities had been en-Hongkong Benevolent Society the tremendous influence exerted tarely justified. It was also clear
one
#
Guard" makes the presentation of
AN OLD STORY..
Mr. Bridgeman said he was not prepared to publish the report.
LOCAL ART OLUN.
on design by the demand from tho that the trial had been held in The Hongkong Art Club has ar younger and more sporting section accordance with Chinese Langed another interesting exhibi of its adherents. This section of and there was no reason to doubt work of local artista which hea at- tion at the Helena May Institute of the community, according to that the men, who were sentenced "Motor Cycling," regards its to death, were primarily respon-Amongst those who contributed tracted „considerable comment. motor-cycling as a hobby and its sible for the murder of notable pictures were. Mr. R. W. machines as pets to be handled Hamley. with care and conscientiously kept
Stoddart, Misa A. Wada, Mrs. Byrd, at concert pitch. With this class
Mrs. Gompertz and Mrs, Aubrey,.. of youth, we are told, speed noise and polish are oftch the first He said the matter decurred a essentials, and, so enthusiastic in long time ago and he thought wę. the course of pursuing their hobbyknew enough about it. are the majority, manufacturers are forced to meet their require American, named Hamley, em- Note: Early this Spring, an ments. There surely must be a ployed by a foreign firm of ship- far larger group of riders, and pers at Wahsien, was brutally certainly huge number of murdered by Chinese lighter- potential owners, by whom the men.
features loved by the younger Before the funeral, the cem generation are not required. The mander of H.M.S. "Cockchafer"
A CHEAP HOUSE.
INDIAN WATCHMAN'S PLANK HUT
SÉQUEL IN COURT..
A timber dealer having a go
every-day rider has not the time brought pressure, to bear by down at Kennedy Town, preferred for constant cleaning, nor can he which the Chinese commander of planks against an Indian watch a charge of larceny of twenty pick his weather and road surface. the Wahsien garrison and the man in the employ of the Eastern He will be just as happy with a leading city authorities were per Extension Telegraph Company's silent as noisy machine, and an suaded to follow in the funeral godown, which is a few doors ultra efficient engine capable of procession on foot and the chief away. phenomenal speed bursts and perpetrators of the murder were that
The complainant stated necessitating an expert to main-
.he. originally bought tain its high degree of tune does brought to book and executed by 2,000 pieces which bore 2 not interest him. At any rate, we only the Americans thanked made 20 pieces were found mis
the Chinese authorities. Un-special mark, and on a tally being trust the remarks of the, writer the British authorities for the sing--On-looking round his sus in Motor Cycling" are not applic action, taken by the commander of picions were aroused by'a cooking able to many of Hongkong's H.M.S. "Cockchafer."]
| younger motor-cycle enthusiasts.
ON A BIG SCALE.
another Gilbert and Sullivan STAR
opera by the Philharmonic Society almost certain. Similar-
THEATRE'S GREAT
FILM.
SOME
CHICKEN."
GROWN ROOSTER IN POLICE HANDS...
shed put up by the, defendant, which DA closer examination proved to have been partly cons tructed of the stolen timber which bore his mark.
MUST DISGORGE.
US TREASURY COLLECTS ILLEGALLY.
(Reuter's American Service.)
The defendant, Omar Din, denied the allegation of robbery, and stated that the timber in question was washed ashore on October 4 during the typhoons. He could I saw a number of people produce another ten pieces which "The Silent Command" which chasing the bird and I joined in," he picked up at the same time and ly the warm reception we are con- is showing at the Star Theatre is a was the remark made by which he had not used in patching fident awaits "Saint Joan" should story that appeals to everyone, for Chinese who was charged at the up his cook house. encourage the Amateur Dramatic it has to do with a spy, and the Kowloon Magistracy, this morn-Inspector Shaftain to proceed to
The Magistrate, directed Sub Society to repent its experiment ways of spies. Much as we may ing with unlawful possession of a the-spot with defendant to verify of giving the public serious think we despise the occupation of chicken. Further, the man com- his statement regarding the ten spying, we have to admit that its plimented himself on having out pieces, and adjourned the case play by an acknowledged master! success mainly depends upon witted the others and caught the until Saturday morning at 11.30. The art exhibitions will be re, courage, initiative, and a dash of bird first. This was neither The defendant was also ordered to peated next year as a matter of the dare devil as well. The sensa pleading guilty nor otherwise, produce his witnesses, one of
tional episodes in this particular and the man was let off with a whom he said had left for Macao. course, and we have no doubt film version of a great story are caution. that the St. John's Cathedral many, and include an attempt to turns out to be a full grown The "chicken," which lectures will be continued. Thus blow up the Panama Canal; a fight rooster fit to adorn a Christmas the outlook is brighter than it has in the wireless room of a steamship table, had no claimants, and is during a tempest, and the ever been before. Perhaps it most realistic, wreck ever shown PAGE 1 OR 7
now in the hands of the police. would be ungracious to add that on the screen. Romance and brass it would be very much brighter buttons mingle genially with the still if the Colony could boast ain a gripping drama of love, in- sterner element of duty, but help debating society in addition. Yet trigue and the high seas. The
SMART WATCHMEN.. so it must be said. We have our Atlantic fleet is shown during Amateur Dramatic Society, our Canal; whilst not the least in a a visit to the great Panama
ATTEMPT TO SMUGGLE
OPIUM FOILED... Philharmonic Society, our Art thrilling series of episodes is the Society, our Camera Society, our one of the court-martial of a naval
What was probably an attempt Hongkong, Thursday, Dec. 18, 1924-Book Club and other kindred officer who is being tried for to smuggle opium to America or bodies, but we have no debating this "act" is correctness itself, yesterday through the initiative treason. The smallest detail in Canada was nipped in the bud society. This is not the first pointing to the thorough care which of two Indian Police, guards em- time this need has been voiced, has been expended in making this ployed by Messrs. Butterfield and Does Hongkong possess a soul nor-we suppose will it be them true to life. There will be an Swi
interesting prologue," Jast. Doubtless in good time above the mere grubbing of dellars Nearly every time this enterprising spirits will fill this question has been put in the past gap in the Colony's intellectual the answer has been an emphatic life. Then with an adequate "No!" and mostly the reply could museum and a picture gallery- not be gainsaid. But after all alluring dreams-Hongkong can the Colony could not really be finally take its place among the blamed for neglecting the arts. great art centres of the world. Like every pioneer settlement, it Such is the hope we see in the had little time for anything but Colony's present interest in art work.
Such is the answer we give to the Even now people will frankly avow that they are "not question "Does Hongkong possess a soul above the mere grubbing out here for their health.” Just
of dollars?" ao. But the Colony is not to-day.
"PHILISTINE HONGKONG."
GREAT BARITONE.
A "TREAT FOR MUSIC LOVERS.
WASHINGTON, December 17. The United States Treasury has requested Congress for an appro- priation of $50,000,000 for repay- ment of illegally collected Federal
taxes...
SHARE QUOTATIONS,
Tis. On board the Blue Funnel
Langkats......... 21.50 Buyers. steamer Achilles," which is due.
Ewos .................. IZ Buyers. to depart for Victoria and Van New Engineerings 750 Buyers Shanghai Docks... 108 Buyers. couver, the guards detected two
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Buyers Shanghai Cottons 58 Buyers. to bring, between them, 200 taels of prepared Macao opium on Messrs. J. Gould & Co., were the The above, kindly supplied by board the ship. This contraband opening quotations on the Shanghai. would be valued at about $3,000 market this morning.. The Star Theatre management, in Hongkong and probably mere enterprising as it always is, has that that in Canadian Gold dol- arranged a concert for Monday tion. gone one better" and has lars when it reached its deatina-HON. MR. A. E. WOOD. next at the Theatre when Signor
The women were taken into Ronconi, the famous Italian custody and will be dealt with, by Baritone, will render items from the Police Magistrate. his extensive repertoire. The standing of this artist may be gauged when it is mentioned that Mr. Harry Ore will act as accompanist. Sigaor Gullo Ronconi in addition to being in the front-rank of operatic artists, series of experiences if such seems to have had rather a romantic they can be called. His career
ARMED ROBBERS.
+
SHAUKIWAN GROCER IS LATEST VICTIM.
CHINESE AS HOSTS TO-MORROW.
On the eve of his departure on furlough, the Hon. Mr. AE Wood, Acting Secretary for Chinese Affairs, la to be entertain ed by a number of leading Chinesm residents to a Chinese dinner.
To-morrow (Friday), Mr. Wood will be the guest of Chinese mer- chants at the Yee Woo Restaurant, West Point, at.8 p.m.
as busy as it once was. It now has its leisure moments for the finer things of life. Hence the Valque Enterprise. present keen interest in the arts,
A newspaper has arrived for interest which gives the lie to the review which has considerable charge that Hongkong is still a grounds for its claim to be the
Armed robbers entered the philistine city. What other place largest edition of a daily news has once been wrecked by the Kwong Hin grocery shop at No. 37, in the Far East-yes, the 'great of eighty pages of news, pictures Japanese earthquake Before the 8 p.m. yesterday. There
paper ever produced. It consists Bolshevik! and once by the Main Street, Shaukiwan, ut about: Mr. Wood has been acting Shanghai included-can boast and articles and contains adver- war the signor was known in three men in the gang, two armed a little over a month last year ware Secretary for Chinese, Affairs for two art shows, a Gilbert and This is a very recent development sings equally well in English, posedly pre-arranged, signal, the C. B, E., visited British Northe tisements printed in two colours every European capital and he with revolvers. Acting on a sup when the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax Sullivan opera, and a Bernard in daily newspaper production: Francal Spish, Italian, Shaw play, naming only the but the claim put forward by the Russlan. In October 1918, he was at the doorway, to guard against this year while Mr. Halifax has and unarmed robber took up a position Borneo and for the major part of amateur efforts, all within four paper referred to (the "Indian singing in Moscow. The antl. any posible escape of the inmates been on leave. weeks? Surely this is a record Daily Mail") is a little too sweep- Kerensky revoltion started. Art thus raising an slem, while the When Mr. Wood goes on leave
Ing. It la fot the first in the Bast ceased, Roncoal, saw, men llued of which we can be justly proud. to contain, this new development up in droyes and shot down, H other two, backed up by their he will be missed in Cricket Not only does it clear our name Las readers of the "Peking and hotel became a thambles and for Weapons, enjoined the accountant circles. He is an ardent suppose of a slur we have long been un-and Tientsin Times" are well six months he and his wife lived possessing themselves of a sum of one of the Colony lending mo
and other irmanten to silence. After tor of the Civil Service team and able to answer, but it also augurs aware. In that it is entirely staff in fear of their lives,
$100 from the drawer of the coun-ponents of determined hitid. He ed by Indians, however, and in one Booking for the concert ister, the robbers disappeared into was one of the Interport selectiam great things for the future. The year has secured a certified Moutrics and treat is in store the street just ne quietly as they committee for the 1st BGFIRE DE success of "The Yeomen, of the circulation larger than that of any for those who attend.
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