THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1925.
FLYING COLOURS.
"IOLANTHE" REHEARSAL
ORDEAL.
EXCELLENT PROMISE SHOWN.
Before an audience which by reason of the limitations of its size could not do justice in full measure to its appreciation. the Hongkong Philharmonie Society came through with flying colours yesterday evening the ordent of a dress rehearsal of "Tolanthe performances of which commence on Friday night.
LITTLE HOPE
ATTEMPT ON GENERAL'S
LIFE
POLITICAL MOTIVE.
(Wah Fez Yat Po.)
The hospital authorities, have issued a notice that Hung 'shows littlo improvement.
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MEMORIES.
MR. CLEMENTI AND VILLAGE ELDERS
· TEXT OF SPEECH.
the Gobi desert, not only that the country folk will ck of fuel, one day lack even as but that the places where the smoke curling above the tires marked the presence of villag will become an amply whata. A "Wicked Wasto." That a motor cycla combination
To turn the country side into Elders of the New Territorles can turn round on its uxis, which at Hongkong-lam
a wilderness is a wicked waste of more in this case was the inner wheel than pleased to have this nature's gifts to the people Shanghai, Dec. 9.
of tho-side-car, was demonstrated opportunity of meeting you Mencius had said. Let the axe There is little hope for the life to those present at the Central all again, because in spite of an und sickle yo to the forest in of General Hung Shiu-lun, the pro- Police Station compound by Traile absence of over ten years I see due season and the people will Chan Kwing-mingcommander Sergeant Saunders.. This morn among yoit so many old friends have abundance of wood" f who was shot, it is said, by aing the demonstration was given I remember when Great Britain care must be used in plying the "boy" of the s.. "President for the benefit of a Chinese youth, first look over the administration age and sickle to collect fuel, how Pierce," on arrival here.
fresh from his school studies and of this Territory, I was Land much more care must be used the movements of the globe, who Officer and received your whole with atdevouring fire. Com was being tested as to his suit-hearted co-operation in the disparo to the largest sickle and the ability for holding a licence. charge of the difficult duties per broadest exe, are is a thousand. times more destructive. I hope, The youth on a Harley-Davidson taining to that office. The combination had to follow in the memory of those days is as fresh gentlemen, you will bear these wake of the Sergeant on his A.J.S. in my mind as if it were youter-words in mind and remind the | villages to sake the greatest cure outfit and his turnings were ton day. Gentlemen, thank you wide of the mark. The alleged assassin is a Can-
It was after most sincerely for thus welcoming to avoid Bros, especially at Conese. From inquiries it has the conclusion of the test that the me back to Tai Fo, for the ad- the two estivals of Tsing Ming. dress you have just presented and and Cheng Yeung. The benefits From their entry in unique pro transpired that he is not acquaints exhibition was given with a pus for the songs. Which the school of afforestation will thus be pre- cession with trumpets and sounded with the General According-senger in the side-cu mich to the children have sung in my home served and the happy days of an ing brasses, until they departedly it is presumed that the motive bewilderment of the student who here are three matters, about abundant supply of wood will be
!!! looked on spell bound with an "dignified and stately they fel wus politient, a lowed the excellent example of j [Note:--General- Hung was depression which foretold that he the fairies in tone and enuncia feated in the recent East River too, would perform the feat some
day. bion
war. Years ago he figured in re- markable extradition proceedings. in Hongkong whon his political enemies were in power.
He is op posed to the present Cunton adŸ ministration, having parted from i the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen, after long association, in the split of 1922.)
In this opera more than in any others, perhaps, the chorus work. is the essential thing, and it can be said in all sincerity that last night the fairy sopranos and mezzos flung themselves into the attractive music with enthusiasm and sang joyously, freshly and clearly whilst the male counter chorus of peers were not a wit behind the fairies in enthusiasm.
The task of the producer has heen rendered a difficult one by reason, of the illness of potential principal and the dificulty of a selection combining presente with a capacity for sole require ments. His untiring efforts have been rewarded: The principals | vender excellently the music pas- sages and meet the ends ding are made 431 them for histrionie ability.
The orchestra lid very well last night, good halance being pre- served and their contribution aking greatly to the success of the performance.
The Philharmonie prove once again by his production that they are capable of great and good work and it may safely be predicted that the audiences will! be enthusiastically appreciative.
¡
JJ
His wife who pluckily acted' in such a manner as to prevent the alleged assassin's escape) is with him.
WAR IN SOUTH.
MERCHANTS SACRED OF
LOOTERS.
POLITICS V. PROGRESS.,
(From Quy (neu Correspondent)
LOCAL WEDDING,
POLICE OFFICERS' GUARD OF HONDUR,
CATHEDRAL CEREMONY.
ed in yesterday's "China Mail".
The service was fully choral with Mr. F. Mason at the organ. The Rev. T. 3. Powell, Chaplain, officiated.
seen again.
and
upon
which I should like to talk to you
Border Incidents. The third thing is this. Re The today. The first is the new re- servoir at Shing Man. reason for building this reser-cently in the districts near the voir that Kowloon's water-frontier, certain Strike Pickets supply is inadequate for Its po- have crossed into British Terri pulation and no catchment equal tory
fired ·upon our to that of the Shing Mun Valley Water Police boats, can be found elsewhere. The British troops and Police, to hills and streams of this district the grent consternation of are very beautiful and the land- the villagers. This disturbance scape is most charming. It is, of the people's peace should be therefore, a great pity that the suppressed by the National construction of a reservoir should Government of China, and I have necessitate the removal of many peaceful farmer's home from these pleasant surroundings. But there is really no alternative
course..
already asked H.F.M. Consul Police officers, including Mr. P.
General in Canton to make repre J. Wodehouse. CLE the
aentations to the Canton Autho Captain Supperintendent and Mr. 7. H. King Director of Criminal
piles in this sense. But so far Canton bus sent no troops to sup- Intelligence, Tormed a guard of"
press these disorders. I have Honour, with an arch of swords! ». Compensating Villagers. therefore been obliged myself to at the porch of St. John's Cathe-
troops to Lo Wu, Ta Ku Ideal, after the wedding of Mr. L.
The Government is. how-ny and Shu Tau Kok to protect most unwilling that the people of the New Territory, H. V. Booth (Assistant Director ever, of Criminal Intelligence) and these poor people should suffer I have also ordered aeroplanes to hardship and I have asked the Miss Marjorie, Forbes, as report District Officer to confer with Patrol these districts. The coun- try folk may therefore set their you with a view to finding a suit-hearts at rest. Gentlemen, I have It should be added that a con- siderable amount of care and al-
Hoihow. Due. 3.
able place in which Government come back to very changed con- can at its own cost build a new ditions: but my determination to tention has been taken over the
During the past week the
village for the Shing Mun people improve this Colony remains un- prepametin of the programme. people have been very uneasy and This hus been in the enthusiastic the government schools have lost
them to cultivate. hope you question airses affecting the New and also to look for new land for changed In future when any hands of Mr. Dans and all their students. The boys and
will assist in this matter to the Territories, I sincerely hope you the result is programme of girls' fear trouble and have left
second thing of which I wish to shall be only too pleased to help atmost of your ability. The will not hesitate to consult me. incre than usual interest. There for home so that another term Is 2107 apt Shakespearean has been spoilt. The business
speak is this:-During the last you in anything that is for the quotation from the "Tempest""; a men in Hollow are fearful but do
few days. in the course of my benefit of the Territory. I must picture of "Five Old Savay not expect a arnover in the ards including 'Glbert. Sulli- government for at least a few
journeys round the New Terri- now say "Good-bye" for the time. tories, I have observed that there being, but we shall meet again van, D'Oyly Carte and the two weeks. They have almost all bac Celliers, and a summary of the iron fronts put in their shops in
As the register was signed. the have been a large number of hill soon stney. Numes of principals, the hope that this will prevent excelling," was sung.,
hymn, "Love divine. all loves fires which have destroyed both the grass and the pine woods. chorus and helpers appeart and noting. Some say that in former
Of the 292 competitors who This is most deplorable for this participate in the teacher exami there is a list of songs and turn-overs the looting soldiers
After the service reception reason: the hills are bare of choruses. abgether with some came through the roof and that was held at Police Headquarters grass and trees, when the rains nation given by the bureau of civili "Items of Interest" and remini- iron bars in front will be of little where a great number of costly set in, the earth on the hillside in Munil and in the scences of Gilbers and Sullivan.
value. Time alone will tell whe-presents were on view.
B
that breathed ofer Eden" the To the strains of "The voice bridal party walked up the aisle The bride was dressed in fAW lace over pink with
hat and there was no retinue.
Miss Jackie Scott, the little "in mauve flower-girl. Wax organdie..
black
This is the first time in Hong- ther there will be looting but it Among the well known people Hong, the "China Mail believes, seen to be the routine way of noticed in the Cathedral in addi- that such a large and comprehen- changing rulers. The recently
tion to those already named were sive programme has been com- widened streets with their new Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, Mrs. piled
Recent objections have two and three storey building W. Hamilton, Mr. N. L. Smith, D. Burlingham, Mr. and Mrs. E. also been met in that the pro- give a pleasant picture of pros- Mr. G. R. Sayer, Mr. L. G. Scott, gramme is being distributed free. perity. However business is very | There would have been justifica dull and the merchants have great tion for a charge if only for the reason that the bulk of the profits coming from the production of "Iolanthe" is to go to charity.
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Lieut. Com. G. F. Hole, R...
has no defence against the erasite provinces on May 28 to 29. only force of the water and very soon pussel, according to report made nothing is left but bare rock on
by the civil service bureau. Six are which nothing can grow and the Americans and the rest are Philip whole hill becomes as barren as pinos,
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difficulty in meeting the heavy Lieut.-Com. Gonway Kake, taxes that are being collected RNR, Mr. R. E. Lindsell, Cap- in advance. It is reported that tain H. F. Bloxham, Mr. W. G. some of the foreign shops in Hai-
Gerrard (AS.P.), Mr. W. R. how are taking in baggage and Scott (AS.P.), Mr. E. F. Ste- goods for safe keeping at, a cost wart, Mr. H. J. Armstrong, Mr. of a few dollars per box.
H. Owen Hughes, Mr. Wong Wu Bang-ung has been the Kwong-tin, Mr. T. N. Chau, Chief magistrate of Kiungehow district.
Detective Inspector J. Grant: for four years. He is a native of Chief Inspector W. Kent, Inspec this district and was elected to tor P. Grant, Inspector T. Cash- this office when, Chen Koang-minman, Detective Inspector T. Mur- (Chan, Kwing-ming) was gover-phy, Inspector E. Bond, In- nor of Canton. His term of offee spector W. Blackman, Inspector
Robert Lanigan, expired last month and he was
Inspector locking forward to a rest in these Richard Lanigan, Inspector J. times of trouble. General Teng Ogg, Inspector R. H. Marks, In- (Tang Pun-yan) permitted him spector A. F. Aris, Detective to resign but made him chief tax Inspector Chu Heung, Inspector collector for Hainan Island. Ma Muk, the Shantung and Sikh gistrate Wu has been
inspector and Sub-Inspector A. R. xxx00000 very friendly to foreigners and last Clarke, also a number of Naval summer during the Hongkong officers. strike when it was difficult to get ready money, offered to loan the American Mission $1,000 for three months without interest.
At the reception Mrs. Booth cut. the wedding cake with her husband's sword. -
Subsequently: the happy couple
It was only necessary to borrow left for Fanling where the honey- 8600 from him and when it was moon is being-spent. The bride
due he told the mission to use wore her wedding dress with a $100 for its new Middle School cost of kasha cloth.
Building and put the balance to
his credit in the school to pay for the tuition of his children, in coming years. During his ad. ministration many new schoole. have been started, roads built/ing; all directions and sanitary mar kets erected. The new magis- trate Mr. Heng is a Vur-sang man and it is reported that he paid $20,000 (small coin money), for
the postition
LOCAL ACCIDENTS
RIDING BETWEEN EARTH TRUCKS.
YOUTH'S SILLY ACT
General Teng last week opened A Chinese received injuries to the Holhow Military Academy. for the training of his officers his spine when he was knocked They are using the old German down at Coronation Road yester Consulate building.
day morning by a vehicle belong ing to the Kowloon Motor Bus Company The man had to be
Dr. and Mrs. McCandlise after forty years' service in Hoihow left
for America on the President taken to hospital, Lincoln." Dr. McCandliss writes that he a much improved eine She had hisralight
The pranka "uf a Chinese chot
attemp Pa joyride regard of its danger brought him to
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