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MEMORIAL MEETING.
A Memorial Meeting of the late Mr. O Yausheung will be held on Sunday, September 18, 1927, at 3 pm sharp in the Hong Kong University Union. Relatives
and Friends are kindly requested to attend,
Flower wreaths and Memorial scrolla should be sent to the. Clark, Hong Kong University Union, NOT later than three hours before the Commence- ment of the Meeting.
WONG KWOK-FONG, (Hon. Sec.)
Government Vernacular School.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER
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cognised as urgent but for which In the present times of financial atringency there are not sufficient funds available,
SUCCESSFUL OPENING AT THEATRE ROYAL
The average lover of the theatre
The St. Andrew's Reel Club Is
It was in April last that the out East usually fights shy of tour- ing companies presenting straight "Sunning" Piracy Commission stuff as it is called. Concert turning out a real success, expressed the unanimous opinion parties, revue shows, etc. are ac
cepted with a fair degree of on- It was a flag day in Aberdeen that the responsibility for anti-thusiasm. The dislike for this the day on which it is current piracy internal precautions and "straight stuff" is occasioned by its ly reported that Aberdonians organisation on ships should he generally inadequate and inefficient stay in their houses and a presentation. Now, however, we thrown back on the owners who, have a company in Hong Kong, the holidaymaker was asked by a "I thought," said the visitor, by seeking the co-operation of Forbes Russell Co., which, judging pretty girl to buy a flag.
from its opening performance at their officers and considering the Theatre Royal last night, can "you did not have flag days in their views, would at least be able give us plays of quality as they Aberdeen."
Bhould be given.
"And Is that why you came to ensure that confidence in the "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney" was here for your holidays?" asked arrangements which the Piracy the piece presented yesterday even- the girl. Prevention Ordinance of 1924
ing, and Miss April Vivian, a youth- The visitor quickly bought a ful, refreshing and capable actress,
The part of Lady Joan was taken by
failed to evoke. The Government splendidly filled the name role flag and disappeared. has now followed the main lines of Miss Beryl Sidney, and Miss Grace The famous explorer was re- the Commission's proposals, in-Ray made a capital Mrs. Ebley, lating his adventures on the last about *cluded in which are many which Charles was undertaken by Mr. expedition.
Forbes Russell, and very well done, shortage of food, he said on his
well make the stoutest heart quail and it will be to their ever-
formet the basis of the minority report prepared by the represen- tatives of the Chambers of Com- merce and
'combined Coast
as were all the male parts..
To-night the company, is present- ing "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife.”
Talking
return to England his bootmaker
met him and asked :---
"And how did you find those. hools I made for you?”
"Beat I ever tasted!" replied
Officers' and Engineers' Guilds CONCERT AT CHEER O the explorer,
LOCAL ARTISTES AMUSE TROOPS.
who withdrew from the 1924 Committee. Whilst the owners
It was at a lecture. on Africa. The lecturer had been describ will in future be less encumbered
Ing some of the sights he had by official regulations, which, in
There was a very enjoyable seen there. There are some respect of the grilles at any rate, concert given at the above spectacles," he said, that one constituted a grave menace to canteen last evening and arrang-can never forget."
"Oh, I do wish you'd tell me passengers in the event of ship-ed by Mrs. C. P. F. James.
Among the artistes who kindly where I can get a pair," said a wreck or collision, it is by no contributed to the programme dear old lady in the audience. means intended that the Govern- was Mrs. R. Sanger (the "I'm always forgetting mine." ment should do nothing. If the soldiers' favourite) who had to spirit of the Commission's report sing many songs before the boys During the examination of a were satisfied. Another end class a lady inspector asked the Is carried out to ita fulfilment, of the soldiers and sailors was children to study her closely and the Government will continue to Mrs. Davenport Browne, who state what they thought she presa, as it has in the past, for all sang very sweetly. Solos were needed most.
also rendered by Mr. A. M.
"Well," she asked, after lasting glory that Brock and possible patrolling and the taking Horder, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Soxon brief silence, "any comments?”” of independent action by the while another well known friend. There was no response. The Schlee were undaunted at the
Navy as called for on the river Mr. G. W. C. Burnett, as usual annoyed her, and, turning to a prospect even after nearly three and around spots such as Bias kept the boys very much amused bright-looking youngster in the
with his comic songs and almost unparalleled weeks of
Bay; to encourage the installation monologues. strain. Under the influence of of wireless, consider the desir-
Dance the imploring message of nearest
front
row, inquired rather sharply, "What is it most women On Friday, September 80, liko myself need and have not ability of making it compulsory Mrs. A. T. Hamilton's night at|got?" NAME relatives they have given their and facilitate its employment by the above canteen, a dance will "A husband" blurted out the project but their names will long such methods as the reduction to be held for the boy's arranged by youngster without a blush. perpetuate an achievement which, 8 minimum of transmission Mrs. C. P. F. James and Miss
A customer in a tea shop although incomplete, is a standing charges; to continue to make the Francis Stevenson, commencing
7:30 till 10 p.m. Community after waiting, twenty minutes, testimony to the survival of the Colony an unhealthy centre for Singing from 6.80-7.30 p.m. managed to catch the waitress's pioneering spirit under which pirates by search and detective A Happy Meeting. men will endure hardship and operations afloat and ashore; and, place yesterday in the Better he inquired. I have a com An interesting incident took Can I see the manageress?” face overwhelming odds in order in addition, to afford all such ad Ole," the Naval and Military plaint. that the torch of progress may be vice and assistance towards the Y.M.CA. in Peking Road, Kow- "Complaint!" haughtily ex- handed from one generation to making of satisfactory arrange loon. Two smiling soldiers, one claimed the maiden. "What do belonging to the Scots Guards you take us for? This is a cafe, mants on board as it may be pos- and the other to the Devons, came not a nursing home. sible to provide.
another.
A
CORRESPONDENCE
EMPIRE BROADCASTING.
Owing largely to the lack of any very great changes in Gov- ernmental policy for the coming year, the first reading of the Budget Bill was noteworthy To the Editor of the "China Mail." chiefly for its extremely smooth
Sir, Considerable controversy passage. Apart from the Hon. has arisen regarding the immedi Mr. Shenton's references to the ate need of facilities for Empire needs of Kowloon in respect of the Broadcasting, and it has been Star Ferry approaches and Bath-strongly questioned whether the ing Beach facilities and of Kow-time la, yet ripe for definite
movement in this direction, loon Tong in respect of market From the weight of opinion provisions, the only other voice raised in opposition was that of the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, who considers that the proposed school
continually received from the Colonies and elsewhere, it is ap parent to us that the need was never greater than now. There fore, representing the Wireless
MISS M. J. FRANCO,
FUNERAL AT CATHOLIC
ALS CEMETERY:
eye.
up to the counter, arm in arm, and told the lady worker that
She looked sternly at the they were brothers and had just tramp, who had asked for a met after a separation of 10 meal,
years. This re-union is remark-Why on earth don't you able for the transport on which work, like anyone else?" she ask- the brother of the Devons was read Hard work never killed turning to India was only in
anyone." Kowloon for a short while and
You're wrong, mum," he a11- neither knew the whereabouts of awered; "I lost both my wives the other,
that way."
KING BORIS.
INCOGNITO VISIT TO
ENGLAND..
London, Yesterday. King Boris of Bulgaria, which
Britain in the last war, laid "a
His Majesty visited King George
A man rushed into the animal dealer's shop in a great rage. "Hi, you!" he shouted to the ahopkeeper: "you told me this dog would be fine for rats, and he never even touches them.”:
"Well," said the shopkeeper
rats?"
fees increases are unjustifled. Association, I am arranging" a country was the enemy of Great/quietly; "ain't that fine for the It is obvious, Dr. Kotewall personal visit to the Dominions wreath on the grave of the British
Johnny (Just 14) applied for and Colonies in order to obtain Unknown Soldier in Westminster job as grocery boy. The Hong Kong, Saturday, Sept. 17, 1927, pointed out, that the value of first hand technical and con- Abbey. He was accompanied by
State education cannot be assess-firmative evidence on this ques-four members of the Bulgarian grocer wanted a serious-minded ed in terms of dollars and it is tion. This visit will culminate Legation staff. youth, so he put Johnny to a
Little test. in the formation of an Empire King Boris, whose visit to this A SATURDAY CAUSERIE.
equally apparent from the repeat- Broadcasting Association in or country is incognito, has been
"Well, my boy, what would ed assurances of His Excellency der to deal with every aspect of staying with Sir Alexander Kay you do with a thousand pounds
"I don't know, I wasn't ex- Having er
entertained the world that the Government realises that the matter.
Muir and Lady Muir at Blair pecting so much at the start, Yours, etc. fliers,
Brock and Schlee, in money spent on education is of
Drummond, Perthshire. Lady HA HANKET. the course of a remarkable the utmost value, to British in-
Muir is a daughter of the former replied Johnny, f London, Aug. 17, 1927.
Bulgarian Minister in London. Three times the business man fight which has earned them terests in China. The Govern world-wide congratulations, Hong ment proposals do not, however,
and Queen Mary at Balmoral on threw the determined commer Kong bas taken a close personal provide for a reduction in admin-
Tuesday, remaining until yester-cial" down a long flight of steps. day, when he came to London tra The third time he turned to his interest in their progress after istration expenses which might
velling, as an ordinary passenger work, satisfied that at last he leaving the Colony. Hopes for a legitimately be opposed on the
on the night express from Aber had seen the last of the persist- successful completion of the Paci- grounds of danger of decreased
deen British Naval Wireless, ent one. But, no! The door opened, and a smiling face peer- fic flight were not confined to the efficiency. The proposal is merely Catholic Cemetery yesterday of
Fod in American community alone and, to bring the fees for certain high- Miss M. J. Franco was attended RELIGIOUS INSULTS. whatever our feelings as to the er training more in accord with by near relatives and a few
friends.
GOVT. OF INDIA BILL advisability of the course which those charged for similar training The Rev. Father Rossi officiat
DISCUSSED.AC was more or less forced on them, provided in non-Government in ed
sent were
Simla, Yesterday,
Guy: That young brother of there will be widespread sym-stitutions. The Unofficials and Among wreaths
The Assembly has read for the pathy with the gallant avlatora in Oficials are agreed on the neces-Eva, Stella, Arthur and Peggle; first time the Government Bill pro- yours saw me kiss you just now. the bitter disappointment they sity for economy and if the educa- sister Fanny; his sorrowing god bibiting attacks on the founders of What should I give him to keep
religions, the operative clause of gulet ?" have exp
ienced The Pacifiction department can be made less son, Frederick James: Bert and which lays down a penalty of two Fay (absently): He usually
Lottic: Paul; sister Carmen, Mary flight undertaking would have of a cost on the Colony without and Gertle; Fat and Marie Mr deliberate insults, whether written
years imprisonment plus a fine for gets half-a-crown. Involved a grave risk which in the pressing unduly on poor
and Mrs. A. A. M. Rodrigues; ör en, or otherwise, against the Tommy wanted a dog, and he case of Schi
very useful
will have L. E. Ozorio; W. Gardner B religion of any other class of His had many arguments with his served. It will be seen from family; Mr. and Mra. 0, J. Mabr
mother Mr. and Mrs P. J M. Rodrigues; the Directors of
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