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CORRESPONDENCE.
REINCARNATION."-
(To the Editor of the China Mail."}
Sir-In your issue of the 19th instant you published an article dated New York, September: 4 under the heading 'Reincarnation
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1927.
1.D. C.
FORTHCOMING 'PRODUCTION OF "BULLDOG DRUMMOND.”
OLD FAYQURITES IN CAST.
P'RAPS-P'RAPS NOTI
The framer of the Chinese calen- dar who put "Descent of Frost"": Rehearsals of the great London down for to-day couldn't have lived
Claim of which the opening para-Success Bulldog Drummond have in Hong Kong at this time of the
graph read as follows:-
Mr. Carl Gluck, of land, California, who himself ** a. Christian tist...and
been in full swing for some time year.
and are now beginning to enter the
Oak-final polishing stages under the
calls guiding hand of the Hong Kong A certain teacher believed that Selen- A.D.C.a energetic producer Major her, pupils should feel a deep and profound reverence for home. "Who prophet, announces Macready. '• that Mrs. Eddy has returned to
The play, which is from the popu-C&B give me a definition of home?” earth and that her consciousness lar pen of "Sapper," enjoyed. a tre./ahe asked the class' one day.
There was a distinct silence. has-been "reobjectifed" in the mendous run in London a few years body of a twelve year old girl, ago at Wyndham's Theatre with Sir surely some of you must have an "Surely," continued the teacher, who is now living with her Gerald du Maurier in the title role parents in the Middle West.' and is one which should appeal to and the rest of the article gave fur-Hong Kong audiences. To re- ter information regarding his count the story would be to spoil ideas.
idea."
A small boy stood up...
"Home," he announced, "is the ..
the pleasure which awaits the building which usually stands in As Mr. Gluck is said to call him- public but mystery, thrills, excite front of the garage." self a Christian Scientist it is pos-ment, and laughter are all neatly|
sible that the article in question woven together by the clever au- A school teacher put the question may hava
given your readers a thor in such a way that there is to her class. "What's the highest wrong impression of Christian not a dull moment from the rise form of animal-life ?” .... Science. I shall be very much of the curtain until the end.
"The giraffe," responded a bright obliged therefore if you will kindly The cast includes many old local pupil. allow me to say that a study of the favourites and also a newcomer in
| Christian Science Textbook, 'Science the person of Mrs. EW. Morris! Arry and 'Arriat, visiting a
The
and Health with Key to the Scrip- who has, however, already Won picture gallery, became very much tures' by Mary Baker. Eddy, the fame for herself elsewhere.
interested in a painting of fal- Discoverer and Founder of Chris- title role has been entrusted to tian Scionce, especially the chapter Major J. Macready who needs no Olden Times."
coners, entitled "Hawking in the
Christian Science versus Spiritual-introduction but it is unfortunate ; "Awkin in the Olden Times," ism' will show that there is nothing to learn that he is shortly due to murmured 'Arry, with knitted in Christian Science to give rise to be transferred from the Station and brows, "well, they didn't 'arf do it! Mr. Gluck's beliefs. And Mrs. this is therefore the last opportun- My word!!!
Eddy writes on page 84 of Mis-ity Hong Kong audiences will prob- cellaneous Writings", "after death, ably have of seeing this popular they (the departed) car no more actor. come to those they have left, than There will be seven evening per we, in our present state of existformances at the Theatre Royal ence, can go to the departed or the from November 19, to: 28, and it adult can return to his boyhood, is particularly happy that this coin- We may pass on to their state of cides with the visit of the Interport existence, but they cannot return cricket teams.
The authorities are acting wise-to ours."-Yours, etc., ly in exempting from the provi- sions of the new Bill Chinese who are already engaged in protecting property or preventing crime or maintaining order.
D. G. M. BERNARD, Committee on Publication, First Church of Christ, Scientist. Hong Kong, Oct. 28, 1927.
S.P.C.A.
There are endless cases where Chinese make the best watchmen. That depends on the nature of the To the Editor of the "Chlua Mail.”] catablishment or employer they
Sir, During the next week the serve. These Chinese have not S.P.C.A. will invite subscriptions been supplied by the Police De from the firms and business houses in the central district of Hong partment to employers, and it is Kong. Several ladies have vary hot intended that they should be kindly undertaken the task of call-
On orgeback an all!" ejaculated *But wot Bre
'Arriet.
'awkin'?"
they
"I dunno," said 'Arry, "unless it's- them parrots they're a-carryin',”
章。
Charlady: She wanted me to 'av a finger in the pie, but I smelta raf, an' nipped it in the bud.
Booking will open at the Ander- son Music Co. on the November 1,
Cook: Lor', Mrs. Jones, 'ow you and it is advisable to book early in do mix your semaphores." jorder to ensure getting the best
seats, especially as there is no truth Dad to Mum (seeing their house in the rumour that live rounds wil on fire): Gosh! it put th' wind up be fired into the audiente during me at first. I thought it was the the thrilling shooting scene!
WEDDINGS.
CEREMONY IN ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.
cow-shed when I first amoke!
sAW
Teacher (to grammar class); Willie, please tell me what it is when I any "I love, you love, he loves
Willie: That's one of them sternal VALENTINE HASLETT, ・ triangles where somebody gets shot.
of Mr.
St. John's Cathedral was the so now, although some Chinese ing at the various offices and leav
Mother (loudly): Charlie! come ing subscription cards for circula-scene of a wedding on Saturday now being so supplied may regis-tion among all members of the res- when the parties were Robert an get your bacon an" egg."
Charlie: Where's me bacon an ter themselves in the Watch-pective staffs. The ladles will ar- Keith Valentine, son of Mr. and men's Register to be established range to call again at a convenient Mrs. James Valentine; and Aimee eg, mum?
time and date to retrieve the cards Talbot Haslett, daughter
Mother: Shi Take this bread an' under the Ordinance. Other
and to collect donations. The As- and Mrs. Frederick Haslett.
drippin'. I'm only deceivin' 'the' exemptions include the Kowloon sociation is confident that this
The ceremony was performed by neighbours. and Taikoo Dock Companies, niso modus operandi will cause the the Rev. H. Copley Moyle.
The bride, who was given away Sergeant: "Now, then, don't you His Majesty's Forces, the Volun- minimum amount of inconvenience
and dislocation of work and that it by her mother, was attired in a know how to hold aʼrifle?" teers and persons employed by will therefore commend itself to the white charmeuse picture frock em- Recrult: "I've run a splinter in Hong Kong, Monday, October 24, 1926. the Admiralty or War Depart beads of business houses and offices broidered with pearls, head-dress my hand.“
whose generosity, co-operation and of pearls and orange blossoms with Sergeant (exasperated): "Oh, Another excellent feature of support, it is needless to say, are tulle vell edged with ellver lace, you "ave. 'ave you? Bin scratchin'
essential to the success of the cam and carried an old-fashioned posey your "ead, I suppose!" the Bill is that, beyond the excep-paign. It is sincerely hoped that of white roses. tions already mentioned, the em- the names of all contributors, big The Misses Marjorie Stewart On a house to house call, the Indy In a case decided in Singapore
ployment of unregistered persons or small, will be entered on the and Joan Forrest were bridesmaids. member stopped at one house with about ten or fifteen years ago,
as watchmen is prohibited. Astributed. No sum will be too large boy,
cards as well as the amounts con- Master Peter Forrest was page the object of canvassing votes, "Straits Times" v. Chetties, It was pointed out in the Bill, the scheme and none too small,
"Ah," she said sweetly, "how are The best man was Dr. D. J. you this morning? I've called to ruled by the learning Judge that
In the past of watchmen being The Society is, I nture to state, Valentine (brother of the bride- find out if I can count on your hus- newapaper cannot libel à com-
Their groom).
band supporting me." munity or a section of the com- supplied by the Folice has ević- doing much good work.
three inspectors are busily engag-⠀ After the ceremony, many The lady of the house sniffed
INDIAN WATCHMEN.
himself fortunate when he had a
tilt at a certain section of the
Hong Kong community in "The
Painted Veil." The draft of the Bill in the "Government Gazette”.
ment.
# grey
munity. Wherein, perhaps, Mr. ently been appreciated by em-ed. They attend the markets, visit friends were entertained at the audibly: "Why should I?" she in- Somerset Maugham may consider players. The Police are in a bet- the bird-shops and other places Hong Kong Hotel and the bride and quired. "He hasn't supported me
ter: position than individual where animals and birds are kept bridegroom loft later for their for six months." employers to select the beat men loading and unloading of pigs, travelling attire was
in confinement, and supervise the honeymoon at Fauling. The bride's | ***. and to weed out the less desir-poultry and live-stock at railway georgette dress, grey charmeuse The proud mother was showing able. The employers also get the stations and landing stages. Their coat trimmed with grey fur and her smali son to an absent-minded
professor. advantage of Police supervision endeavours are mainly preventive blue hat.
"And can the little man walk?”. and control, whilst, incidentally, salutary to check abuses by teach- the system is of much use for ing coolles to handle animals
asked the learned man.
Police purposes. It will be of humanely than to resort to pro- The wedding took place at St. Why, he has been wallding for six" much greater use in the future sites, the work that is done Flight-Lieutenant James 8. Browne, "Dear! Dear!" excialmed the ab-
secutions in the Police Court. Un-John's Cathedral on Friday of months!” k when the Indian watchmen are in this direction gains no publicity R.F.C. of the Fleet Air Arm Resent-minded one. What a long vested with the same powers of and a considerable portion of the serve Store, Hong Kong, the son of way he must have gone !!! arrest as a Police officer. This population of the Colony is conse. Mr. and Mrs. J. Starke Browne, of
to provide for the registration and regulation of Indian watchmen may be said by inference to a proach the border line of libel on this class of employees here. Once an Indian watchman is re- gistered he cannot divide his working hours between two em- ployers. Nor can he act as a moneylender or have any share in the business of a moneylender It is not expressly laid down that be shall not slumber whilst on duty as a watchman, but Section
8 gives the Captain Superinten dent of Police certain disciplinary powers over registered watchmen which will presumably be "en- forced in the case of an Indian watchman caught in the arms of Morpheus when he is sup- posed to be standing, watch and ward over his em- ployer's property. There will, then, be some reasonable chance that when a firm engages a regis tered watchman in future be, will have mor Tuarantee than in the past that he is paying a wat
and educational as it is much more
BROWNE-WREFORD.
The
is an eminently sensible proviso quently unaware of the good work London, and Miss Margery Wreford
that is being attempted and done. of Caterham Valley Surrey. Taken altogether, the Bill ought The Society also maintains a Rev. H. Copley Moyle officiated. to go far to give employers a class dogs home at Kowloon. This in-
of Indian watchmen upon they and is open to inspection at any
stitution meets a large felt-want- MARSHALL-HUGHES,
"Walk", exclaimed the mother.
The sergeant had been instruct- ing raw, recruits on the parte”“” of the rifle for over an hour, and having exhausted himself on the
vate Tompkins subject, he fired a question at Pri
"How many shots will this rifle hold?”, zoared the sergeant.
Tompkins replied rather sheep- "Nine in the tin box and
can rely. Maligned as these time by members of the public Mr. Harald Marshall of the Watchmen may have been in
been in the The activities of the Society are Shanghai-Municipal Council, and past, the Bu gives
es ground for woefully circumscribed owing to the Mids Hughes, were also married on hope that any stigma hitherto mand and money is urgently need ding being of a quiet nature. The lahly i
shark inadequacy of the funds at its com- Saturday at the Cathedral, the wed- will be entirely removed. It is ed to enable it to continue its work, ceremony was performed by the one in the spout." really a measure of protection for The Bociety requires an income of Rev. H. Copley Movies fr
watchman who is loyal to his at least $10,000 per annum to carry on its present functions, The Gov- employer and aims at giving him erament have recognised the impor uare deal. Which, of course, Lance and public uulity of the e object of the scheme for the work by giving the Society
proportional to the, amount coll on of domestic servants hich nothing is heard now. The Govern
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GUIMGAMMAHER
Mr. C. Guingam and Miss A. laber were the parties in another
ding on Saturday afterno
rgaret's Churcfi;
ev. Fr. Augustine officiating clergyn
An old Boer in South Africa was being, told all the wonders of the RE When the man had finished. be galds, TN
"I can understand the submarine, the seroplane, and even wireless talo
wonderful as it is, but Cannot understand is how they get the marble in the lemonade