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proves himself alive to the needs
pf the moment and the require- ments of to-morrow "when he re- commends the building up of commercial aviation, even to the point of a subsidy, as the best means of developing an adequate air reserve force. The American War Secretary has evidently been keeping himself in close touch with the advance of, commercial aviation in Great Britain. With in a week or two, there will be tested a new passenger aircraft for cross-Channel work and other long routes, which represents a distinct advance, on previous air: craft. With Increased comfort the new machine will carry four teen passengers at a cruising speed of a hundred miles an hour for an expenditure of just over 46 horse-power per passenger. The landing speed has, heen. brought down to 52 miles an hour, and by the incorporation of the new De. BROOMFIELD.-On January 2
Havilland automatic variable 1925, at Shanghai, to Mr. wing camber device, the run taken and Mrs. Broomfield, Chinese to get off has been shortened, Maritime Customs, a son.. making it more negotiable in MCGEOWN. On January 5, 1925, at Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McGeown, a daughter.
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There must be many people in Hongkong who could spare, a volume or two from their book shelves, and as we said, last week," if the reader is inclined to wonder why it is the shelves of the jail library have got depleted and why the Government has not replenish- ed them, he should let no such musings check a generous impulse for true charity never considers the whys and wherefores when the need is great it gives with an open, hand.
The Liberal Party.
SATURDAY,
ARMS RAIDS:
THE BIG SEIZURE BY WATER POLICE.
TWO ARRESTS.
JANUARY 10, 1925.
OUR POPPY DAY.
WARM THANKS FROM HOME.
* WONDERFUL SUCCESS."
Mr. H. Glanville, Chairman of Two boys on board the craft the British Legion Poppy Day raided yesterday by Detective Sub-Committee sends us a copy of Sergeant Andrew of the Water a letter dated December 4 received Police have been arrested. from the Organising Secretary of
In addition to the 15 revolvers the Appeal Department of the mentioned in yesterday's ""China | British Legion at Home. Mall," the salture also comprised Mr. Glanville mentions that four Mauser platols, for Luger pis- since the last figures were pub tol, 9,200 rounds of ammunition Hshed the following further and six Luger stocks,
amounts have been remitted to London:-
Hongkong (Addl.) £58, 8.10d, Hungchow
48.12. 8 Wuhu
57.15..9 The total remitted from Hong- kong along to date is £2,611.3.10d. and the total from Hongkong and China to-date is £3,250.16.04.
amounts to be collected and it is There still remain various small anticipated that the final total will exceed 48,800.
The letter from Home is as follows:-
The most, piquantly interesting
On another harbour boat problem in the Home. political world just at present is that con- Revenue Officers offected a haul, cerned with the future of the on the Kowloon side, of 4.300
Subsc Liberal Party; both by reason of rounds of ammunition. the recent debucle at the polls and quently a revolver was found, and the internal dissensions
A man arrested at a Sul Street with which the Party is assailed.
fruit-stall. There does not appear to have The two men and the woman been any healing of the feud Mail" to have been arrested when reported in Thursday's "China which was exposed by Captain Revenue Officers recovered a bag Wedgwood Benn's declaration in the Daily News" that he would with butts and 500 rounds of ammu containiging eight Mauser pistols not acknowledge Mr. Lloyd George nition from the harbour, have been as his leader in the House of committed to next Sessions.'. Commons, although many of the Asquithian element have hastened to disassociate themselves from the extreme opinions held by the doubt actuated in this hey were no SCANT SUCCESS IN A HUT.200nd our replonderful doubt in this by the sure and certain knowledge that if the Party in its present weakened state splits on a personal question, yesterday when four men, two Banking Corporation of 9, Grace- of this nature it will at least be carrying daggers, entered a hut church Street. E.C.3., two crippled in its efforts and subject-at Kaupuishek ; village, ed to derision, even if its existence Shamsuipo,
The efforts of the robbers, how
Dear Mr. Glanville, With further reference to your recent
over
ARMED ROBBERY, ›\\| cablegram:-"Poppy Day great
success Hongkong "alone
gratulations your stress." we have now received An armed robbery occurred from the Hongkong and Shanghai
near cheques. One for £2,000 0s. Od. and the other for £553 0s.0d. for which official receipts are en- closed herewith.
LOCAL WEATHER.
RAINFALL FIGURES FOR
LAST YEAR,
as a vital force in the political world is not more drastically ever, were not rewarded
with threatened. Το disinterested much success as all they secured onlookers a continuation of the was a pair of bangles valued at $5. words how much the splendid help It is difficult to express in present feud has the appearance of something. paltry and mean,
of you and your Committee,, in making possible the raising of so and unless a united front is pre-
large an amount, is appreciated. an even more considerable aliena- sented very shortly there will be
The generous response made by tion of opinion which will estab
the residents of Hongkong and district has been reported to Lord lish the Labour party without a
Haig, and doubtless his own let- recognized Progressive party of on 151 days at rival in the position of the only
During the year 1924, rain fell ter of thanks will follow in due Great Britain.
the Botanical course. In the meantime, I am has been a joint declaration of 105.51 inches.
Now that there Gardens, the figure recorded being asked to say that this magnifi- policy at the recent Liberal Con- Hospital, Mount Kellet, the cor- siderably in the work of alleviat- At the Matilda cent total will not only help con-
no reason why all the talent and and 104.28 inches; at the Taipo men, their dependants, and the vention there would appear to be responding figures were 140 days ing distress amongst ex-Service driving force at the command of Police Station 135 days and 96.36 widows and children of the fallen, the Party may not be utilised to inches; and at the Royal ob- but is a great encouragement to the fullest practicable extent, servatory 141 days and 98.57 the 1.600 voluntary relief Even so, it is something to be inches. grateful for that Liberal dissen December Statistics. sions, Labour prospects. and Con- In the month of December the servative hopes are outside the figure were-Botanical Gardens 3 Pale of practical talk in Hongkong days, 0.74 inch: Matilda Hospital men is considered worthy of such "A curse on all your Parties," is 3 days, 095 inch Taipo 4 days continued financial support from. the sentiment of all who would 1.05 inches. desire the Empire as a whole to On December 5 the barometer,
Hongkong and district. forge ahead.
May I say through you to all soa level road 29.89. The who contributed that this collec- maximum squall velocity was retion will bring renewed hope to corded on the 13th, the rate being 45 miles per hour.
many ex-Service homes this
ST. GEORGE'S DANCE.
IN LINE. Xi
small spaces. It will, it is SHAMEEN DECIDE TO FALL claimed, increase the lead.of Bri- tish commercial aircraft for com- mercial running, and in compari- son with some of the French! commercial aircraft on exhibition
NEW SOCIETY.
at
COMPANIES REGISTER...
STRUCK OUT.
com-
mittee over here in this country. who administer the money, to feel that the work they do on behalf of the British Legion and ex-Service
winter.
DANCE DISPLAY.
DEFUNCT CONCERNS TO BE PRETTY SCENES AT QUEEN'S
Notice has been given in the "Government Gazette" that unless
!
THEATRE.
ANOTHER SUCCESS.
gramme.
At a meeting held in the Canton cause is shown to the contrary Saturday, January 3, 1925, at the Paris Aero Show, will decided to hold a "St. George's the United Motor Co, Ltd, and at the Queen's Theatre yesterday Club on Monday last, it was within three months, the names of the pupils of Miss V. Capell gave B The evening performance which at Shanghai, Arthur George carry its passengers at nearly Dance" this year on January 22, the Yangtse Steam Navigation Co., was as successful as that of Philip, only son of Charles half the horse power per passen- as owing to the unsuitable wea-Lid., will Dewing, of Shanghai, and
be struck off the Wednesday afternoon and loud Florence Beryl, only daugh- ger. An account of this develop George's Day (April 23), it is out
ther which usually prevails on St.register. ter of Florence A. McCann, ment in British commercial avia- of the question to hold one so late to commence business within two in the well thought out pro- If it fails to obtain a certificate large audience greeted each item applause from an exceptionally of Shanghai,
tion is naturally known to the in the season.
months, the name of the Hongkong American War Secretary, and St. George's Society in Canton. Ltd., will also be removed.
It was also decided to form a Mortgage and Share Brokers Co., DEATH,
therefore it does not come as any A committee has been elected to LOVER. On December 6, 1924, surprise to hear of his anxiety to discuss the question, says the at London, Margaret Sheila baild up commercial aviation in "Canton Gazette," and there are Banning-Lover, only daugh- ter of Mrs. E. G. B. Lover, of the United States even to the ing an accomplished fact.
great hopes of the Society becom- "20 Granville Road, East-point of a subsidy. Whilst the bourne, in her 8th year. committee of the House of Repre- sentatives is investigating the air-
Hongkong, Saturday, January 10, 1925, craft industry and considering
WHEN WE ALL FLY.
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THE MERRY-GO-ROUND." Mr. Weeks's ideas on commercial aviation, the British captains of "STEP UP, STEP UP" FOR aviation, naval and commercial, may be trusted to forge still fur-
Books For The Jall
LAST TIME.
of
Mr. John W. Weeks, the Ameri-{ther ahead.
All too soon the season of "The can War Secretary, admits this
Merry-Go-Round" comes to a con- clusion at the Coronet Theatre week that the armaments. race
this evening, when, doubtless the has developed into an air arma-
packed houses of the week will be ments race. On this score he re- Shortly before Christmas, along more than sustained. gards the record sum of $16,000,- with the Cathedral chaplains, the ed the enterprise of the manage- That the public.have appreciat- 000 set aside for the air service "China Mail" drew attention to ment of the Coronet in bringing in the Army Bill as insufficient to the hard lot of Europeans. in this rare film here is evident from maintain an adequate air force, Victoria Prison during the festive the numerous expressions Opposing the unification of the season, owing to the regulations approval and even of applause Army and Navy air services, he failing to provide any fare beyond parts of the story more thrilling
the story: recommends the buiding-up of the drab, routine diet. Lack of Lest there be some who have commercial aviation, even to the time made it impossible to amend not yet found time to see "The the regulations before Christmas,, Merry-Go-Round" it may be said point of a subsidy, as the best but it is hoped that the necessary by way of a final word that it is means of developing an adequate change can be made before the directed by Rupert Julian, a world reserve force. Mr. Weeks is per- next festive season. However, traveller well versed in European fectly correct. He would be pur" were unable to secure any special after the war, and therefore well although the Cathedral chaplaing political conditions before and blind to the signs of the times fare for the prisoners on Christ-qualified to handle this great who argued in any other strain. mas day they were able to give a story of love and war in old Public men and armchair strate- festive touch by replenishing the Vienna, the seat of the once jail library, which was in a very mighty, who to-day are starving gists may prate till they are sorry stata indeed. The notice in the shell of their former glory. hearse of the naval ratio of this was too short-for-the, Cathedral In previous issues this week country and that, but they cannot chaplains to make any organized mention has been made of the part possibly leave but of account that appeal and the fall library, we played by Mary Philbin and are told, is still sadly in need of Norman Kerry, not, omitting arm of the services relating to books. Spare books of all kinds George Saignonna: But there are the air. Every fresh develop will be very much appreciated, but others in the cast with more than ment in aviation but hastens the technical books would be specially an ordinary reputation, and all of day when less will be heard of welcome such as works on naviga. these help in no small measure to tion, etc which would enable make the most of the romance naval ratios and more of air seafaring inmates to employ their surrounding the screening of ration Mr. Weeks certainly time pleasantly and profitably The Merry-Go-Round.
COLONY'S WEALTH.
BALANCE OF NEARLY 17 MILLIONS.
the
balance of the Colony's finances
To-day's "Gazette" gives
as at October 1, 1924.
Miss Capell and Miss Daisy O'Keefe are to be congratulated on the success of their training as shown in the polished perform ance of the dancera, also on their own individual and concerted items. They and the pupils were the recipients of bouquets and chocolates from appreciative admirers...
a performance of such outstand
It is difficult to particularise in
ing merit but the following might On September 1 the Colony had be mentioned as particularly in hand the sum of $17.469,171.20 worthy of note,-the representa- During the month of September tion of the ever popular "Felix" revenue was $1,407,630.60 and by Miss Daphne Leach, the solo. expenditure $1,928,847 52.
dance of Miss B. Pestonji and her Is $16,947,954.28.
Accordingly the latest balance pas-de-deux with Miss A.
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KOWLOON TROOPS,
COURT OF INQUIRY TO SIT NEXT WEEK.
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Mackenzie, the Irish Jig of the Misses B. Cossårt and E. Hynes, the Russian Mazurka by older pupils and the many ensembles, particularly the Jewel Ballet.
Miss Capell wishes to thank the following for help which contri- buted considerably to the success attendant on the efforts of herself, Major A.L. Cruickshank, D.S.O., Miss O'Keefe and the pupils:- R.A. has been appointed president Mrs. Pestonji, Mrs. Mackenzie, on January 13 for the following Tollan, Miss Steel, Mra. Cuming, of a Court of Inquiry which will sit Mrs. Jenkins, Miss O'Keefe, Miss purposes
Mrs. Rose for kindly making To consider whether the troops sweets, Miss Braga, Miss McEwen, now quartered in Kowloon can Miss Fothergill, Capt. Mitchell for be accommodated in maro presenting the whips, Mr. W. J. concentrated areas than at Carroll, Mr. F. P. Lenfentey, present. ** Investigate any accommodation Moutrie & Co., Ltd., The A.D.C.
which may
for: the loan of scenery, Messrs." have been mis-appropriated and verify Wm. Powell, Ltd, for loan of furni
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the authority for such, if any, ture, Prof. Gonzales and orchestra, To recommend where doubt St. Vincent de Paul Society for exists, on whose charge any loan of articles and Miss F. noccupied building should Goodall and Miss C. Smith for fomain.
selling programmes in the street.
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