WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1928.
M.C.L. IN 1927.
REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL
MEETING.
ACTIVITIES REVIEWED.
Children's Club.
The annual meeting of the Hongjan interval for refreshments, after Kong Women's Guild and Minister-which they had organised games for ing Children's League in to ho held half an hour.
Helena May Institute.
Successful Year.
Mr3.
THE CHINA MAIL,
DEATH SENTENCES. The argument that, as there is SHANGHAI YM.CA. WHEN WE ALL FLY.
ABOLATION FAVOURED, IN CEYLON,
BUILDING NEARING
COMPLETELN.
SUMPTUOUS FITTINGS.
Shanghai, Feb. 18.. Members of the Press yester-
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LADIES' HAIR DRESSERS.
Ita the way you have your HAIR done that makes it jattractive. A
Our barbers are experta in Bobbing, Shingling and Way-
"The Children's Club" had a suc-
a strong tendency in this country cessful season. By the kind invita-
to bring false charges, there is a
BIRD-LIKE PLANE PROPELLED tion of Mrs. Bernard, the meetings
grave risk of taking an innocent were held weekly in the house or
life, whereas,
BY FEDALS. without capital garden at 117, Peak. The children LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL DECISION, Punishment, there would always be worked from 4.45 to 5.30, then had
the chance of an innocent man be
MODELLED ON BIRDS' FLIGHT. Ceylon, February: 8.
ing released, is one that can easily We are not
London; Jan. 20. The Legislative Counell yesterday be carried too far. decided by a majority that capital unaware of the trend towards aboli- day were permitted to see the to fly than to walk, when aeroplanes{ingļ
Ceylon is by no means in bad com-Building, on Bubbling Well Road, will be able to soar. like the bird The day whan it will be easier tion of capital punishment, but Interior of the Foreign. Y.M.C.A. will be things of the paat, and man|
civilised age trivial offences were May 1. Work is progressing fa- than £25, was optimistically fore In a less which will formally be opened on by his own power at a cost of less pany in retaining It.
that these were removed from the and dining rooms were in such a Victor Dibovsky in a lecture before punished with death, but the fact vourably, and some of the social shadowed last night by Captain list of capital offences is no reason stage of completion that their the Society of Model Aeronautical why the graveat crime of all should beauty clearly could be seen. also boʼsimilarly treated.
Engineers at the Y.M.GA. head- UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS quarterse
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at 11 am. 20 Thursday at the The subscription was one dollar punishment should be abolished in
a month, to covor the working ex-Ceylon. The statement of acesanta foripenses and cost of materials." A Feb. 28, 1927 to Jan. 31, 1928, hassle brary was formed by on the subject, but the tenor of it There was an Interesting debate been issued together with the re-cach child contributing one book on appeared lacking in gravity, in the part of the Vice-President and loan for the season."
opinion of Mr. Wille. Committee and the list of officers. The Club's work was sold private- The Official Members refrained for 1927. Allocation of funds in ly, and they also had a stall at from participating in it, as the 1927 is Ilated; this has already been the Fair. Thanks are due to Mrs. Colonial Secretary considered the anhouneed. The report follows:-Bernard, and to the many willing qucation one of Imperial policy.
The building, which has been Exercise of Lenincy.
commented on in club and residen- Organisation.
helpers who made the meetings He said that the views of members'
tial gossip, will be as modern as Civilised countries in a such a success. The question ask-would be forwarded to the Secre enlightened age must have given Ten storeys high, it possesses During
nore science and money can make it. the year 1927, the ed frequently by the Children's tary of State. League's work has been enthusias Glub mentera is "Why can't we Several members supported the to this subject when obsolete lawsing in port, but, of course, will be very careful and anxious thought more floors than any other build tically carried on under the Presi- have the Club all the year?" which motion because of the difficulties were go-considered. It is not a surpassed in this respect when dentship of Mrs. Southorn.
The need of a Vice-President on members of this branch.
speaks for the enthusiasm of the which Buddhist Jurymen experience state of things which should lightly the Sassoon House is opened. the Committee has
in bringing in a verdict when they be disturbed. been felt for
St. Paul's Girls' School.
A point that must Two micro-drive lifts of large some time, and Mrs. E.
know that the accused person will not be lost sight of is that a verdict capacity will care for tenants, and flight of birds, taking the albatross D. C. Wolfe was unanimously elected as "Dollar Stall" for more than eight
The Girls have had charge of the freceive the death penalty.
of murder does not necessarily in-service lifts from the kitchen to as the perfect specimen for the pur the first Vice-President at a meet-years, and this year every article motion, because he found "almost large number of murders, white insing hair, and for the build enable human fight," he said, an DODWELL & CO. LTD.
Mr. Freeman supported thevolve un execution In Ceylon a halls, baggage are pose. "The energy of the air can ing held on August 25,
was given Mrs. Burlingham, on her depar-They give. an hour a week to unreliable."
or worked by them, all the evidence in this country very being so technically; lack the grave ing. Frigidaire equipment has the machine used is similar in de ture from the Colony, resigned the M.C.L. work, and the materials "The people of Ceylon are a very sentences in such cases are
elements of the offence, and the already been placed in rooms ad- sign to the .construction Hon. Treasurership, and Mrs.used were purchased with the impulsive people who naturally muted. It is unfortunate that there smaller plant will be installed
of the Tratman took over the duties. money raised from weekly subscrip- deserve our sympathy was a rather is no compromise now between especially for the "snack" count- bird shaped wings, with a span of
com-jacent to dining halls, and a albatross." Mrs. T. II. King became the Hon. tions.
His machine will be but with General Secretary, when
onigmatical
mado . remark
by execution and imprisonment in Cey-er and soda fountain. Prisons Branch. Cronsy went on leave In March.
Mr. Jayah, who opposed the lon, such as there existed for a
28ft, attached to a horizontal body This branch held sewing parties motion. throughout the summer months, at
number of years, for such cases as
of only 12ft. The point which Cap "England, with a sense of justice are not wilful but are too grave for
Drinking Fountains. The Vice-President and Commit- Mrs. Robertson's flat, which were unparalleled in the world, has not mere imprisonment.
tain Dibovsky.emphasises about the A feature of the construction construction is that the machine tee wish to express thanks to all well attended. It held three Whist sen fit to abolish the death was introduced to moot such cases of drinking water. In all rooms, but completely flexible and capable Deportation is the care taken in the provision will not be rigid like the acroplane, those whose generous support has Drives and several Rales, and at penalty," said Mr. Wille, who when Sir Anton Bertram made this year so muccessful. The the Fair ran sido-shows, including strongly opponed the metion, "and Attorney-General, but for some rea- available.
waltered water from the faucet is of the wing actions, vertical and: total sum of $17,550 Indicates the an dee Cream and Minerals Stall, alwe have to face the fact in Ceylon son it was discontinued.
During the heat of lateral, of the bird. Power will be zeal and enthusiastn with which Cocoanut Shy and an Aunt Sally, that murders are on the increase."
summer the water drst will be provided by pedals by far less the various branches worked to which did very well indeed.
Members of the Ceylon Legisla-
Sanctity of Human Life.
sent through a large cooling coil.energy than that expended in the wards the general result.
tive Council demonstrated yester We have got to face the fact that Fountains in corners of the action of walking. Only in the years 1922 and 1923. This branch guaranteed to raise day that on occasions they can in a country where, contrary to re-
gymnasium are to afford refresh- when the totals were respectively $1,000 towards the funds, and held hustic, comments the "Times of ligious teaching, there is a deplor $21,000 and $21,075, has the League a stall sale of work. One of the Ceylon" in a leading article on the able lack of the realisation of the which is being decorated by Christmastide fall of snow from the
ment for athletes.
It costWandsworth Borough As öne enters the building, Council 305 to clear away the ever, achieved greater success. classes arranged a play. At the subject. In many parts of the sanctity- of human
The success, of Fun o the. Fair Fair they,ran
life. the a very successful world the problem of capital abolition of capital punishment Messrs. Arts and Craft, the bar-streets, of which wages amounted was largely due to the Sindness of Lucky Ring. In December the Hon. punishment has been the subject of might create the impression that bershop-fitted out with modern to £1,022 Mr. Lee Hysan in putting the Lee Treasurer received the balance of earnest consideration for years, the crime of murder has ceased to sanitary arrangements is on Gardens at the disposal of the Com-$212. making up the School's In the course. of quite a busy after have attached to it that degree of soda fountain. To the extreme cold running water is installed in
the left, while to the right is the mittee thereby giving, the Fair alguarantee of the one thousand) noon a majority of the members of seriousness which it has had hither left are four bowling alleys and each room, all of which are "out- suitable background.. An outstand-which was raised by weekly sub-the Ceylon Legislative Council to. To create any such impres- ing feature was the muste con- scriptions."
were able to make up their minds sion would, obviously, be very to the extreme right are business side." Furniture" is modern, in- tributed by the four Regimental
Police Branck.
that capital punishment should Leundesirable. bands, who, through,, the courtesy
We fully appreciate men's dressing rooms and show-cluding Simmons beds The Police Branch held, working abolished in Ceylon. Nevertheless that there is a good deal of senti-
and On the first floor, fronting couches, upholstered chairs and of the Military Authorities, gave parties at the Helena May Institute it is a question in regard to which, ment in the matter and that the on Bubbling Well Road, is the im-built-in medicine cabinets. their services throughout the day on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each at Hulfiedorp and elsewhere, there population is largely Buddhist woods, and elaborately lighted by ing is devoted to athletics and
mense lounge, fitted out in dark Through the generosity of the Hong month, from the end of May to the will be a great division of opinion.
The rear portion of the build- However, the law is an ancient one Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. lent of October; and in November Exaggerated Arguments? and the fact that murder has been
the indirect system. Secretaries' sports, the "Whitey Smith's" Orchestra played they held a small sale of work. Examining the arguments ad- punishable with death through the offices and billiard tables, face rooms being of the most modern at the dance held in the evening. Four very successful Whist Drives duced in the Council Chamber yes-ages must leave its impression on either side of the building.
The Longue is also indebted to ware held between June and Sep- terday one cannot help feeling that the people. How would it work to mezzanine floor, in addition to the swimming pool, 75 ft. by 25 The athletic type. On the first floor is the Press, who gave the Fair sa tember; and on October 3, a dance there was not a little exaggeration. disturb such a state of things? A lobbies and lounges, also houses ft., which will be open all the year mych help and publicity by advor-was held in the City Hall, which If the history of the administration change from the present state of the boys' games room and more round. It is tiled and of sloping tising and printing notice; and to was kindly lent for the occasion. of justice in the country is affairs. may all those who so generously adver- The Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels, examined the view will be borne out Should it not rather lie in a greater library. the combined assembly ber, and in winter will be passed
geem. desirable. Secretaries.
depth. The water will be filtered On the fourth floor are the through a compressed air cham- tined in the Souvenir, Booklet.' Ltd. vory generously gave the ser-that any miscarriage of justice due use of the Governor's power of
Special thanks are due to Mr. E.vices of "Whitey Smith's Orches to opposition to capital punishment elemency than removing from the room and private dining room, through a heated chamber, the 1. Wynne-Jones for having run the tra. The Police Branch had a-stall has been negligible. is said that Statute book a provision which has while on the right are two large temperature to be regulated ac- Accounts Office at the Fair and to at the Fair and ran Ladies' where only a verdict of the capital for so long been the supreme vin- public dining rooms which can be cording to convenience. A bal- Mr. B. E. Maughan for having au- Raffle, a Men's Raffle, Bran Pie, offence has been open to the jurydication of the majesty of the law.
thrown together, all of which will cony for spectators has been pro- dited the Accounts for 1927. Hidden Treasure Competition, Cake there have been acquittals not
be tinted to give prominence to vided. Weight Guessing Competition and Justified by the evidence. Should
the lighting system."
On the third floor the gym- Guessing a Doll's Name.
this be the case we venture to think
183 Bedrooms,
nasium will be found-91 ft. by Quarry Bay.
public attention would have been "The prospects for the investment
46 ft.-thus providing the long- The Quarry Bay Branch did not positively and frequently drawn to of Japanese capital in Russia are The six upper floors will be de- felt need in the younger foreign have a stall at the Fair this year, this aspect of the matter before fairly good, particularly in the voted to 183 bedrooms, including community for indoor athletics, bat the Dancers, under the training of Mr. worked well.
Quarry Bay Juvenile So far as we are aware the law has oilfields." Viscount Goto who a judicious selection of, suites and a basketball floor, better than and Mrs., Craig, gave a delightful Crown to ask as many jurors as the
The Eight of the heada a Japanese delegation which, Rents suitable to a variety of any in Shanghai. One of the best display of Highland Dancing.
has been studying economic condi-purses will be adjusted, and one Y.M.C.A. physical directors will prosecution likes to stand. down tions in Russia, made this state- may pay from as low as $45 per be brought to China to supervise Victoria Branch.
should not be lost sight of. This ment to the British United Press month to $100, and $150 for the this branch of the work. Four and Q.M.S. Steele. The substantial Stall and
The Victoria Branch ran a Baby's la a useful safeguard against the at Moscow on Jan. 12. Viscount suites. The maximum charge for squash courts are on the sixth sum of $1,227 was handed in to the Fair, and during the Summer ar-would bring in a perverse verdict.that have been received from Alex-business men who cannot have
a Basket Stall at the inclusion on the jury of men who Goto also confirmed the reports meals is $60, with a rebate for floor.
Adequate provision has been At the Fair, Mrs. Russell- ranged a Monthly Golf Competition Persons with conscientious scruples androvsk regarding Sakhalin that their tiffin in the building. The made for women's use of the pool Brown's entertainments realised a
generally acquaint the Court of this the Japanese concessionaires are rooms are without private baths, and gymnasium, they having considerable sum, and the White 1. The "Street Boys' Club," is the prosecution.
fact if it is not already known to developing the work of building re-but enough bathrooms have been special entrances and shower. Elephant Stall, organised by Mrs. run by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe
servoirs and electric plant."
provided for residents. Kot and baths. Robinson was both successful and C.31.G., assisted by some Police amusing.
Officers. The object is to try and The Naval Branch formed a small not looked after, will econer or provide for homeless boys, who if Committee amongst the members of later become criminala, There are the Dockyard Ladies' Recreation at present, twenty-four boys in the Club, and conducted Whist Drives Club.
REPORTS OF BRANCHES.
Military Branch.
In the early part of the year, the Military Branch at the sugges tion of Mrs. Luard, held a most
successful football match which was organised by the Rev. Alexander
Treasurer.
Naval Branch,
al Deep Water Bay.
New Allocations.
in aid of the League funds once a 2. "The Central Charities Or- month. These were well attended ganisation" was started ear this and added considerably to the con-year, with the idea of centralising tribution of the Naval Branch to the work of all charitable societies the General Fund...
in Hong Kong in order to prevent
In June, Mrs. Daniels, the Hon. overlapping. Secretary D.L.R.C. who was the 3. The Hong Kong & South leading spirit at the Whist Drives, China Masonic Benevolent Corpora organised a dance at the Savoy tion Fund.
Hotel, and a concert was held in
Captain Baylis, who very gener
the Dockyard during September. pusly gave a motor car to be raff At the Fete, the Naval Branch raned at the Fun o' the Fain stipulat a Shooting Gallery, in charge of ed that a sum of not less than $200 Captain Whitworth, R.M.; Chute should go towards this fund. The and Aunt Sally, in charge of Com-actual sum contributed was $250. mander Byron, R.N.; a Guessing Competition, run by Mrs. Philips 376 adults, and, 1,482 children on The Register of Members, shows and Mrs. Miles, and to. raffles, the book for 1927, one of a doll and the other of a Id-spread.
St. Stephen's Girls.
Grand Totals of Funds Raised, 1920 $10.481 1924 1921
The St. Stephen's Girls' College 1922 ran a bran-ple at the Fair, which 1928 realised $130. The Annual Sale of Work, held in November, produced
a further sum of $1,500, making a
total of $1,690.
Peak Branch. **
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In June, the "Squeakatten," or- ganised by Mrs. Russell-Brown. gate an excellent performance at
.$18,698
46,428 1925
16,481
21,009 1926
14,539
21,075-1927
17,550
SKY-SCRAPER MISHAP,
Steel Girders Fall
New York Dec. 27. the Peak Club, partly in aid of the Three heavy steel girders crash- Longue's Funds In July, a very fed from a height of twenty storeys successful Bridge and Malljong to a street in the Wall Street dis- -Drive was held. The Hon. Secretrics to-day in the most crowded
tary, Peak Branch, takes this op section of the city. portunity of thanking all those who A motor truck was rushed, "and generously gave, prizes, and the injuries were caused to. pes Committes of the Peak Club for triana, details of which are still putting the Club at their disposal. unknown.
In September, Misa. Leonard, ar-
ranged a small play by Children in An applicant for a moneylender's aid of the League's Funde," and the certificate at Old Street Police two performances, held in Mrs. Court admitted that she could not Hilliard's house, Were most success read the oath, which caused the ful. At the Fair, this branch had magistrate to wonder how she was au Ice Cream Barrow, and sold Balgoing to keep the bÓCROSATÝ "SC-
counts.
org.
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