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An Admiral's and give every one his right, is When Boats wrote of the "Last NOVEMBER 8TH. Amusing letter good ledds now; and besides One of the most that, your honour give an order: Minstrel he was a little too pre vious. The heat of all the Bards extraordinary letters ever direct-long ago, not to take any monay he that sang of Bordared to an admiral was sent, on from no body, and we never did Chemet, Cortot, Culp, Dal Monte De chivalry both Scott. But both November 6th, 1807, to the com- take none so we all one and all, Fachmann, Elman, Farrar, Galli - Ourol, was wrong If this shade could see mander of the English feet begs not to take it at all. So no Gully, Gluck, Heifetz, Hreistler, Kubelki, her William Heughan he Admiral Russall, by a number of more at present.
his daflors. The matter came "From your honour's dutiful would admit that plie two about in this way: Louis XVIII, servants." Martinelli McCormack, Paderewski, Ponselle,
Here followed the quoted require re-writing or dele of France, being obliged to quit sixteen names of the boat's crew. Rachmaninoff, etc, etc. -
hon to fit with the facts. For Sopt his country sought refuge in Eng Unfortunately history does not tish, minstreld will not have arrived land, and landed at Yarmouth record the admiral's response to But the last single survivor of the where he was rowed ashore by a this unique communication, un- H.M.S.rivalled as an example of blunt,
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of the Chinese is to be seen, with its placid outward bptimism and the almost unhurried manner in
| tumefül, ruce, a long as Willian boat's crew from
Heughan lives. Never has Skotland "Majestic." Fleased, by the atten- unadorned honesty, but it is to had a more capable or gifted of tion shown him by these honest he hoped that he eventually allow- melodion exponent, and interpreter Tara the exiled king presented ed them to share the gift from of her misical and halled ore. He them with the sum of fifteen King Louis. provides a treat, a feast auch BA we guineas to be divided between perhaps never before had an oppor- them.
Those whose motor This unexpected munifitence ADAPTATION, Cars are out of order tunity of hearing. He plays on the hearts of his pudience as a violinist placed the sailors in a quandary.
and are thing com- Eplays on his instrument, and many for a special order had previously pelted to use the tram cars, should hearts weit, wandering under his been issued by the admiral, that make a point of noting how pas spel in the dear old scenes of see his men were on no account to
sengera dispose of their tickets.. ing again the face of dear ones receive any gift of money from Those who are contracts shake
loved long since and lost awhile." strangers.
The boat's crew, after discuss- Thus did a well known critic récent-
ing the matter, finally decided to by write of this great singer and his address a letter to their admiral, art, and a who have had the and the effusion took this amusing [pleasure of seeing and bearing him form:
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the' shake,
more or less fordly head (the conductor accepta
though how he knows they are contructs" passes comprehension). Some place the ticket in the ribbon will, we think agroc, that he writes please Your Honour.
of the hab; others guard it as they truly His interpretation and 14
"We holded a talk about that would their priceless possessiona diamatiation of the folk-ongs and there £15 that was sent us, and whilst others and this is the point ballads of England, Scotland and hope no offence, your honour. We of this note place the ticket in Ireland have been in the nature of don't like to take it, because, as the groove of the upright sup-
revelation to all who have heard how we knows fast enuff, that it porting the roof of the car,
The him, and with all his art never fails was the true king of France that other morning the Shreda man to charm.
"went with your honour in the countod soven tickets on one car that bad safely been disposed of in
his manner,
His series of two concerts will boat, and that he and our own God bless 'em both, be given in the Theatre Royal on noble king. Thursday 12 and Saturday 14
November, when he will be asist
Miniature
12, 23, and:
el by the brilliant young violinist on the following dates:-Thurs-
November days.. Hyman Lenzer, who has every.
where been gaining well deserved, December 3, 1925. pratine for bis musical sense and teclinical ability. Gladys Suyer the well known English pianiste will 9.
ARMOURED CAR COMPANY. Parade for Monday, November
Dress Mufti.
Thursday, Decem- be Engineer Company.
Part II. REVERSION..
No. 428 Lce.-Corp. G. R. Razavet, Armoured Car Company,
again art in the dual capacity of Those detailed for the Armis-is permitted to revert to the rank Polo pianiste and ampuliste tice Day Parade will parade at of Private at his own request, as
Headquarters at 5.45 p.m. under from October 29, 1925, Sergt.-Major Wright when full particulars of the parade on Wednesday will be available.
All other parades during next week are cancelled..
This will be the inst opportunity the public of Hongkong will have of hearing this briliant trio prior to their departure for the United
Shubes.
Box Plans are at Montries where seats may be reserved.
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INFANTRY COMPANY No.: 1 Platoon. Parade in the Miniature Range at Corps Head quarters on Monday, November 9,
||which Business is carried on. The VOLUNTEER ORDERS. at 5.30 pm. Dress: Mufti.
Part I.
ARTILLERY COMPANY.
SCOTTISH COMFANY. Pipe Band will assemble at Corpe Headquarters every Mor
place is literally alive. A tiffin-hour walk reveals ng empty premises... but shops filled with all manner
Members of the Artillery Com-day and Friday at 6 pm for
practice, of things. There are still the
Reel Club, will meet as usual Chinese native, banks, whilst pany proceeding to Camp on
Saturday, November 14, "will"
for practice on Wednesday, Nov- Jervois Street and the Bonham parade at Star Ferry, Kowloon, at ember 11 at 5.45 pm ****
Church Parade will be held on Strands carry their quota of those p.m. when transport will be interested in the steady flow of
provided.
Details Sunday, November 29, shorts, later. Helmets. the channels of commerce. In the putties and greatcoats, knife, School of Arms. Provided centre of the city, several shops fork, spoon and plate should be sufficient names are forhtcoming, closed their doors, but it is a fact taken.
a School of Arms will be inaugur Those procesding to Camp forated, immediately. “MA that no sooner were they closed,
the compulsory week end Nov- Intending participants are re- than deep-dyed optimists opened ember 90-22 will parade at the quested to send in their names them. again.
Dress: As harson, c/o P. & O. Bank.
Dress:
far from dengkong then is Star Ferry, Kowloon, at 5.30 p.m. promptly to Pte. A: T. P. Farqu-)
The place, it may on November 20
above.
quarters.
Part II Musketry Course will Ebe said has begun a new era, and Men requiring boots and/or be fired at Stonecutters on Supe
begun it with ready patience sug-greatcoats must give their namesday, November 8. gesting an enduring persistence. to the Battery Sergt-Major on
Range Officer: 2nd-Lieut. K. S. Tuesday, November 10, at Head- Morrison. The Biblical injunction is to cast
Launch will leave Murray Pier Hongkong. Friday, November 8, 1925.bread on the waters in the cer-
ENGINEER COMPANY...... at 9 a.m. and call at Kowloon Pier tainty of its return after many
Part II. Musketry Course willst 9.10. days. It is a safe "tip" for Hong-be fired at Peak Range on Sunday,
Dress Uniform optional, but rifles, bayonets and pouches must kong at the present moment. November 8, 1925.
Parade at Headquarters at 8.30: be taken!"
THEY SAY THAT
"IS HONGKONG DONE?'
Publicists and men of letters and affairs like Sir Philip Gibbs | The way English in spoken is. a and John Masefield have been dis-national scandal-Miss Marjorie
Gullan.
The male mind is more an organising mind than the female.
Mr. F. S. Marvin.
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1.
3.m
be taken.
This is the last opportunity for members who have not yet red Part II. to attend.
Dress: Optional, but rifles, bayonets and pouches must be
taken:
"...
LEAVE,
No. 576 Pte. H. E. Hollands, AC Co., is granted 6 months' leave from November 1, 1926, to April 80, 1926..
No. 290 Corp. W. Hyde, No. 5 Platoon is granted 10 months' leave from November 1, 1925, to August 31, 1926.
No. 952. Pte. J. M. L. Gutierrez, No. 4 Platoon, is granted 1 month's leave from November 1 to 30, 1925,
RESIGNATIONS.
No. 624 Corpl. A. Mackenzie. No. 7 Platoon, is permitted to re- sign from the Corps, as from October 30, 1925,
F. N. YOUNG, 2nd-Lieut.
Asst.-Adjutant, H.V.D.C. Hongkong,, November 8, 1925.
| HONGKONG WEDDING
YESTERDAY'S PRETTY PEAK CEREMONY,
The Peak Church was the acene pretty wedding yesterday of a Afternoon when the marriage was solemnised by the Rev. Horace. Johnstone
of Miss Anna S Fraser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Fraser of Inverness. Scot land, and Mr. Andrew Nicol, son of Mr. J. B. Nicol, of Aberdeen.
The bride was given away by Arms: Rifles and bayonets Range Officer: Capt. R. Mel- must be drawn from Headquar. Mr. A. B. Purves, of the Public Her dress ters on Friday, November 6, be- Works Department."
а tunic gown of white ville Smith, M.B.E.
Dress: Uniform optional, butween 10 a.m. and 12 noon, or 2 was rifles, bayonets and porches must and 4 p.m., or 5 and 6 p.m., and georgette, heavily beaded in pear! cussing the problems involved in
on Saturday, November 7, be and silver, and her vell was of embroidered tulle, reaching to the the general question: "Is England
Arms: Rifles and bayoneta 'tween 9 a.m. and I p.m.
Musketry Part I. will be fired ground and being caught in a Done? Fascinating and urgent
must be drawn from Headquar as the question is, we here may
ters on Friday, November 6, be at Peak Range on Sunday, Nov. circlet of orange blossoms and I have noticed that the people at tween 10 a.m. and 12 noon, or 2 ember 16. All those who have, white kéather. Her bouquet was bunch of white well ask ourselves the question the top always come from Aber-and 4 p.m., or 5 and 6 pm, and on not yet fired or qualified should beautiful
chrysanthemums.. "Is. Hongkong Done." It is prob- deen. The Prime Minister,
Saturday, November 7, between attend since this is the last oppor
tunity of fring.
Miss Olive Orme and Miss. ably a safe surmise to suggest. Of all men I ought to know the 9 a.m. and i p.m.
Elleen Purves, the bridesmaids, that very few foreigners really virtue of brevity-The Speaker
wore dresses of lavender crepe de chine with silver and rose bud know Hongkong. The piece goods of the House of Commons.
Arms Will be drawn, as de- trimmings, together with Dutch merchant, the man interested in Accurately informed publicity All Sections parade at Corps.
They Car metals and the like, will be able is of the greatest possible value Headquarters at 6.80 p.m. on tailed for Part 11, on Friday and caps of silver tlasue.
Monday, November 9. Dreas: Saturday, November 13 and 14.ried pink rose bouquets. to discuss the trade in these things Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister.
Parade at Corps Headquarters Mr. N. K Littlejohn officiated Mufti. from the angle of his office experi- I believe that Spiritualism
Field Section parade at Corps at 8.45 am. Peak Residents at 48 best man.
A reception at 174 the Peak fol. ence, and to say what he feels is expresses a religious aspiration Headquarters from 5.30 to 7.30 Upper Tram Station at 9 a.m.
Range Officer: 2nd Lieut. A. Khoneymoon is to be spent at Fan- lowed the ceremony and the Tatil -defined Cardinal Dubois. likely to happen. Beyond that his.
p.m. on Monday, November 9, för
Mackenzie. P mind or his general outlook may Some people to-day sing hymns Practical Field Geometry. Dress
No. 7 Platoon will parade at being a coat frock of Betty blue ling, the bride's going away dress be a blank. He may not consider to sigh for things they do not Mufti.
Corps Headquarters on Thursday, really want to sigh for Pre Field Section: A lecture for November 12, at 5.30 pm. himself to be interested in ship, bendary Gough.
crepe de chine and silver grey hat N.CD's (more particularly Field Landscape Targets: Indication with underbrim. of blue to tone ping or the many things which,
Co. N.C.0%) and others Interest- True discipline, of course, ed will be given at Corps Head-and Recognition of Targets; Fire and fox fur,........... hitherto, have gone to make means co-operation; some people quarters on Thursday, November Orders. Drese: Mufti. Hongkong. prosperous. This still confound it, with repression. 12 at 6.30 p.m. Subject: insularity of mind is revealed also in the foreigners' general know- ledge of Hongkong, its people and the facets of interest to be expert enced for the asking. Whilst he may pride himself on his intimate knowledges of such places: a Farling and Repaise
Dr. T. J. Haarhoff. As a result of the war, I believe it will be many years before we recover our respect for State control.Professor Jones
Loyalty to the interests and
ons of school or
MUSKETRY,
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Moscow November 5.The Fre dent of the Central Executive of the Soviet Union has commuted the death sentence on, the German studente into ten years imprison
Bridging and Bridging Ex- Ranges have been allotted as
follows:-- pedient.
Stonecutters: Sunday, Novern- Signal Section parade at Corps
ber 8, Scottish Company Headquarters from 5.80 to 6.30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, Stonecutters: Sunday, Novem-ment-Router
ber 16 All Unita for Buzzer. Fractice Dress
Peaks Sunday, November 8
Engineer Company Peak Sunday
for D.E.L
nber 15,
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