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in the Motion Picture
TOPSY
and
EVA
A parody of "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
pro-
duced by Del Lord, one of Mack Sennett's best directors.
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OF THE
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1928,
DOG RACING.
Movement To Stop Betting.
BISHOP HECKLED,
Government Asked To Make Tracks lilegal.
P'RAPS-P'RAPS NOT!
Many receive advice, few profit by it.
Solicitor: You paid the last Instalment of your husband's debt? Wife: Yes, and he blackened my eye for my pains.
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The rith young sportsman alept
London, Yesterday,
London, Yesterday. In the House of Commons, re- . Nine hundred delegates repre- plying to questions, Mr. A. Duff senting religious and social wel- Cooper stated that out of over are organisations attended a con- 2.900 Section A Reservists who vention at the Church House, and rejoined the colours 2,700 hnd Westminster, to consider grey- very soundly, and it was with great Jeen sent to China and the rest hound racing betting, the Bishop difficulty that his sorvant Awoko relegated to the Reserve or die- of Lichfield presiding.
him at midnight. The Lord Mayor of Manchester
"I heard noises downstairs, sir," Only ten failed to report and only was much heckled when he moved said the frightened servant. wo, who were in hospital, were a resolution to empower the local "Are you sure, James " how detained abroad.
authorities to prevent the disturb "Quite auro, sir.”
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"You think it is burglara?” "Yes, sir."...
"Oh, very well," yawned the
As regards the number still un-ance of their amenities to the en- mployed, it was a matter of con- richment of greyhound racing iderable difficulty to keep in shareholders and bookmakers, ouch with the men, and the calling the Government to make young man. "Get my gun, James, igures were apt to be misleading betting greyhound tracks illegal. and-er-let me see I'll wear my He was specially communicating One interrupter shouted, "It is grey tweeds." with each Reservist from China the working man's best and inking whether he had obtained cheapest sport." mployment or desired his name till to be registered with the Society who were making special afforts on behalf of the Reser vists.
As soon as he had the latest Agures based on this communi- subsided. cation he would' .communicate with the questioner.-Reuter.
Shaforce Costs.
A resolution was overwhelm-cigars? I got them from an air- "What do you think of these ingly, carried whereupon an up- plane pilot. roar broke out.
The Bishop of Lichfield threat- ened to call the police to restore order and the disturbance then
Other resolutions were adopted deploring the effect of greyhound betting on young people and ask Mr. Duft Cooper, in reply to ing the Government to receive a another question, stated that the deputation.-Reuter. cost of the Shanghai Defence Force to. March 31 next WAS about £4,100,000.-Reuter.
TUTORIAL INST.
DR. S. W. TSO PRESENTS -
PRIZES.
A CANTON YAMEN.
RENDITION BY BRITISH GOVERNMENT?
AFTER SEVENTY YEARS.
"What does he sky-writing."
use them for-
"They say brunettes have # sweeter disposition than blondes."
"Well, my wife's bean both and I can't notice any difference."
Defendant: Do you think there is any chance of my being acquitted?
Bert: D'you know a good cure for a cold, Alf?
Alf:'Ave you got the price of a couple of rumis on yer?
Bert: No.
Alf: Well, it ain't much good me
tellin' yer then,
Attorney: It begins to look very doubtful. The only juror who had mortgage on his house has just inherited $50,000.
The annual distribution of After seventy years during which four business men in America prizes of the Tutorial Institute of it was used, at first for consular who had a sincere desire to foster Hong Kong took place at the Hop purposes and later as a residence good-fellowship among those of
Yat Hall, Bonham Road, yester for Hong Kong cadets learning the day evening, in the presence of a Chinese language, it is now pro- their kind. To-day, in America, large attendance of friends and posed to surrender a Yamen in the Movement is a professional well-wishers of the Institute. Canton City which was leased by one with its rah rah orators and
The prizes were given away by the British Government to the "Dear, if the worst came to Overland China Mail.pep-inducing lecturers. Like the cart was presented by the stud-in pursuance of the plan to give your parents."
Dr. S. W. Tso, after which a con- Canton Government, presumably worst, we could go and live with Frothblowers, the Y.M.G.A., and ents of the Institute assisted by the Cadets their Chinese instruc-] "No, we couldn't; they're living | the Salvation Army, it is one of several local artistes. A much aption at the University of Hong with their people."
those movements which, starting Ore who in a piano solo gave an brought into being with the es- preciated item was by Mr. Harry Kong, This latter plan Was From the smallest beginnings, excellent rendering of "Lo Yewtablishment of the Chinese Faculty constantly clings to
"What will become of a child who have so developed that organised Kam" the well-known Chinese at the University.
his mother's skirta ?" guidance has become essential. piece.
It is stated that the only condi- "Ha may become The Report.
tion attached to the rendition of the tist." Which is really by the way. The The headmaster, Mr. T. E. Yamen is that the Canton Govern- reasons why Rotary is not likely Yech; presenting a review of the ment shall refund the cost of the to find general favour in Hong work of the Institute for the past new building. Kong, as indicated at the opening year said:-
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Chicago Cop: What've you got in that car?
Gangster: Nothin but boore, officer.
Cop: I beg your pardon-I thought it might be history books.
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"If I were your father, I would not let you smoke.”
"Why? It doesn't do any harm.” "I know, but you're too young to play with matches."
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The past year has been more] of this article, are in the main successful than what he had ever fundamental. It would not agree hoped to expect. The total enrol with us, nor we with it. Ilustrament was 161 students divided up into Classes 1 to 5. There were tions we could give of the working 222 school days with 378 periods. of the Movement in Northern One complete school day was Ports where, as here, there are divided into two periods-the morning period from 9.00 to 12.45 cosmopolitan commercial com- and the afternoon period from tainment with some items providing A cheery programme of enters Hong Kong, Wed, Feb. 15, 1928. munities, supply us with all the 2.00 to 4.00. The average atten- a feast of colour and gorgens
assurance we require on this par-dance was 86.53 per cent. dresses was presented by the Ban- "He claims.his wife was intract- ticular point..
The general health of the school vard Musical Comedy Company at able, your honour, so he beat her.. has been very good, and very few the Theatre Royal last night in into subjection with a golf club." boys have been absent on medical "The Black Bottom Revue" which, "In how many grounds.
strokes?" asked The physical side of Education the items, was poorly attended.
considering the excellent nature of the judge with new interest. has not been neglected.
The most popular of the numbers ever possible, the school has a were "The Totem Dance," by: Win!- Large estate in Hong Kong and During the hot months several de Dance," by Edna Ray, "The Black ways encouraged sports activities. fred Dalle and the chorus, Vanity in England was left by the late lightful bathing picnica were ar- Bottom," by Claire Leslie and the Dale Carrington, D. Go pro. ranged and greatly enjoyed by all Chorus and the items in which Mr. bate of whose will and two codiclls those who were present, has been granted at the Supreme Dr. A so gave away the prizzes, kinson were together in humorous John Hagan and Mr. Frank At- Court to Mr. D. J. Lewis, attorney and congratulated all concerned of the widow, and Mr. R. F. Bris-on a successful year. The local
dialogue. executors named in the will. towe and Mr. Charles Gardner, the University examinations, medals Although the comparative "No, you are early."
to
LOCAL ESTATE. CAPT. E. CHARRINGTON'S'
WILL
When-
"My husband's so jealous." "Isn't that embarrassing?". "Yes. Isn't yours jealous?" "Not a bit"
"Isn't that humiliating?"
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Am I late, for the Marseilles ex- press ???
A suggestion has been made concerning the formation of a Rotary Club in Hong Kong. For ourselves, we cannot see the idea meeting with sufficient approval ensure its successful con- tinuity. Conditions, business and otherwise, are against it. The Rotary Movement, for another thing, is no longer a fresh and novel idea. As with the Ancient Order of Frothblowers, the first
"How long will I have to wait. Local estate amounted to $117,- the school during the past year
for different competitions held at sparseness of the attendance affect
ed in some degree the spirits of the It is 7 o'clock. blush of youth, and enthusiasm, 500 and 'estate in England to £129,- and other prizes gained in clasa audience, the artistes gave of their "Until to-morrow evening at has passed.
959. And the people of
|work,
beat under difficult circumstances 6.55." Bequests of property and effects this Colony, though often dis- are made in the will, these being
and, given a more condueive at mosphere, would have done even Inclined to accept things at first of a family nature, also pecuniary
She: "You know, there's an art in klasing." hand, are entirely against taking bequesta of £2,000 to his widow, £500 to his son and others includ- them at second hand. This, how-Ing £25 to my friend Murray ever, is only one of the minor rea-Stewart, of Hong Kong."
人
sons why the Movement is unlike-The first codicil revokes a pre-
CAR ON FIRE.
LOCAL LADY HAS MISHAP.
better.
The final performance of the He: "Oh, yes, I know. Art thou Banvard Musical Company at the willing?". Theatre Royal is to be given „to-...
night, viz. "Whirled Into Hap Customer. (with week's beard):
Mrs. W. E. L. Shenton. who ispinosa," Commencing to-morrow "Do you think that old razor will
ly to flourish in Hong Kong. vious appointment of his nephew staying at Shek-O had an exciting night, the Company is. appearing do it?"
The pessimism we display, if it executors, also the grant of £250 from the Races yesterday. Mrs. Theatre, Kowloon.
G. N. Charrington as one of the experience whilst driving home for a short season at the "Star" Barber: "It will, sir-if the can be said that our concern into which he would have been en-Shenton's car (No. 844) was pro-
handle doesn't break." titled.
the matter exhibits any feeling at all, is not prompted by opinions that the Rotary Movement is worthless. In its time and place
it has no doubt proved of benefit
Travelling Man (to acquaintance
ceeding along the Shaukiwan Road Mr. and Mrs. Newell, Mr. The second 'codici! makes pecuni- when it suddenly burst into flames Anstruther Gray, Mr. and Mrs. ary grants to his servants, game- when passing the Government L. E. Gower and the Rev. Dr. M. watching hote! fire) Nothing to keepers, etc..
quarry. Thanks to her presence of O'Doherty were among the pas set excited about. I took my time Deceased directs that his uni- mind in stopping the car imme-sengers who arrived in Hong about dressing; lighted a cigarette; form, medals and should not pass out of the family, getting out without, Injury. Police from Singapore and Salgon. Dr. and retled it; that's how cool I decorations diately, Mrs. Shenton succeeded in Kong yesterday on the "Sphinx" didn't like the knot in my necktie to those who enrol under its banner.
Sergeant May, who was passing at O'Doherty is transhipping to was before I left that blazing struc- With its songs and CHEUNG CHAU NOTES. the time, secured a fire extinguisher Manila. funny speeches and air of cory-
from the quarry and succeeded in
Bystander: But why didn't you bantic business, many a time, we some of the houses, especially Nos. they had time to spread to the body Kong yesterday on the "President
Improvements and additions to extinguishing the Games before Passengers sailed from Hong put your pants on? opine, its meetings have enabled 4, 18 and 16, have been made, and of the car, which suffered US ports included:Mr. R. Nutting, he'll soon be our best man.
Plerce" for Shanghal, Japan and Football Fan: Jones is Improv- (F.M.S. rubber merchant) and Mrs. Fair Companion: "Oh, Do you
the tired business man to wade preparations for the new school slight damage. through a mid-day meal very building are in progress much larger than he ordinarily disposes of.
The Chefoo scholars from the
ture.
The caller wanted to see the man
Island had, we hear, rather a rough rived in Hong Kong yesterday by Baking (returning to San Frat-
Lord and Lady Stratheden ar- Nutt, bound for England; Mrs. M. really mean it, darling 7. and cold voyage back to school. the M.M. "Sphinx" from Saigon, cisco); Mr. B. A. Boning (Standard For that is the practice if not To-day (February 14) one of the Lord Stratheden, is a Lieutenant Oil Co.) returning to the United exactly the spirit of Rotary At munity left for Australia (and Battellon of which is going Home E. J. Rounds, bound for Seattle; quired of the wife.
prominent members of our com- in the Coldstream Guards, the 2nd States (on furlough); Mr. and Mrs of the house. "Is he in?" he in- its best it is merely a social ad later goes to Canada and England) from Shanghai.
Mr.-H. Hardwick, "returning home
"Yes," she said. junct of a Chamber of Commerce; on the s.8. "Changte. A visitors
to Arkansas; Mr. W. F. Barnca, "Can I see him?”. at its worst it is a gathering of to the Island in the person of Mr. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Barretto proceeding to Shanghai, Mr. B. "No ho's in for drunk and dig ranting mid-day revellers, who
Bailey left on the same boat sailed from Hong Kong yesterday Hulton (Netherlands-India Com. orderly conduct.”
There has been a change in the by the D'Artagnan" for Saigon, mercial Bank) going to Shanghai seize upon the regular meetings atop at the Police etation, Inspec Passengers for Singapore includ- Mr. M. Nemaree, (Messrs. H. M. H
She: You never hear of women as an opportunity to eat and tor Wond's place being taken by ed Mr. J. K. Gwinnell, Miss N. Nemazce) on business trip to cashiers embezzling or running of drink more than is usual. The ment is only temporary Our Own Singapore) Mrs. Basto for Mar (Chartered Bank of India Aus He: Not often, but when it does
Sergeant Molleth. This appoint Sinclair, Mise I. Garnock (for the North Mr. T. P. Cochrane, with their employers money, Rotary Movement originated with Correspondence.
tralia and China) bound for Kobe, happen they take the employer, tour
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