FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1928,
NAVAL VISITORS:
Entertained By Chamber Of Commerce.
YESTERDAY'S DINNER. Friendship Bet een British And Japanese Nations.
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THE CHINA MAIL,
(Mr, J. Fleming), W. R. Loxley & British Nations. It is a propitious] TO-NIGHT'S REVUE. Co. (Mr. W. L. Pattenden), Maximomen for the future and can have & Co. (Mr. J. Ribeiro), N. S. Moses no other result than the stabilisa-
Help In Great War.
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A CAPITAL SHOW.
Shadows Before
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL."
To-day-Queen's Theatre; "The Eagle of the Sea."
To-day-World Theatre; "Robin
were paid at a dinner hekt at the Sander, Weiler & Co. (Mr. R.the realms of politics. No. Britisher Hora d'Oeuvres," considered by Y.M.C.A., at 7.30 p.m.
& Co., Ltd. (Mr. H. Goldenberg), tion of the general conditions in BANVARD MUSICAL COMEDY Nestle & Anglo Swiss Con- the Far Bast and bring to fruition densed Milk C. (Mr. S. Hthose objects and principles for Langston), P., & 0. Banking which we are all working. (Ap Corporation, Ltd. (Mr. G. H. Bellplause.) and Mr. W. J. Waddington), Percy}
To-night at 9.15 in the Star Hood." Smith, Seth & Fleming (Mr. J. H.
The harmony which exists to-day Theatre the Banvard Seth and Mr. S. H. Ross), The!
Musical To-day--Star Theatre; "Ship- Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., between the Japanese and British Comedy Company of twenty-three wrecked." Tributes to the solidarity and Reiss, Massey & Co., Ltd. (Mr. p Nations is not a mère form but London artistes will give a fare i To-day-Star Theatre; Banvard an Musical Comedy Company, 9.15 p.m. friendship existing between the W. Massey), Robertson, Wilson &is the result, of years of joint ea-well performance, presenting
entirely now production called April 14-Dance, at the Cheer O Japanese and British nations Co., Ltd. (Mr. G. W. Sewell), operation on the battlefields and in ever forget the unrelenting Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden Sander), E. D. Sassoon & Co., Ltd. ean last night at which the Hong (Mr. G. Wragge). Shewan, Tomes and unswerving assistance received Press and public in Shanghal to be
April 15-Music, at the Cheer 'O Kong General Chamber of Com-& Co. (Mr. A. L. Shields), Standart from the Japanese, particularly the the company's best show. "More geant's dance. merce were hosts and Admiral Oil Company of New York (Mr. R. Japanese Navy, during the Great d'Oeuvres" is full of sparkling
April 15-16 World
Theatre; Hanji Kato, K.C.M.G., C.V.O., his Sanger), Stewart Brothers (Mr. H. War who, acting up to the best items, including many of the hits Y.M.C.A., at 7.30 p.m. offisers and flag illcers were B. L. Dowbiggin and Mr. H. R. B. traditions of their great Nation, in the big London and New York
Hancock), Su Jeong Yuen faithfully and meticulously carried musical successes, "Oh Kay," "Hit "The Runaway" (at 5:15 and 9.20). Talati out the obligations they had under-The Deck," "Stop Flirting," Lady Chineas Picture "Retaliation" (at
Be Good," etc. The revue, ales 2.30 and 7.15). Thos. taken. (Applause.)
April 15-16-Star Theatre; 'For- N. J. Our interests in this Colony are presents original sketches specially
April · 15-17-Queen's Theatre; Society bound up with trade with your written for it, and a number of lor River."
Smith country and with China-what we dances in which the Banvard beau-The Lady of the Harem."
ties wear costumes brought direct Harry want most is peace and security
April 17-18 World Theatre; from.the Follies Bergere and the Hon, coupled with A general policy
"Love's Blindness" (at 5.15 and
Ruests.
In the absence of the Chairman of the Chamber, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, who has left the Colony, the chair was taken by Mr. T. G. Weall.
His Imperial Highness Prince Asaakira Kuni was unable to be present owing to indisposition.
The Roof Garden was effec- Tively decorated for the occasion and the specially erected stage which was put up by the Japanese Residents Association for the previous day's reception was also osed, music being discoursed from it during dinner by Art Smith's orchestra.
The Guests.
(Mr. T. S. Tim), B. M.
M. P. Talati), (Mr.
(Mr. Cook & Son, Ltd. Perrin). Union Insurance ef Canton, Ltd. (Mr. W. E.
JL. Ivy), and Mr. M.
δε Co. (The Wicking Mr. J. Owen Hughes
April 14-Royal Engineers Ser-
and which ensures fair and equal treat. Moulin Rouge. Owing to engage 9.20), Chinese Picture "Retalia- Mr. H. R. Remington), Wilkinson' ment to all irrespective of nation-ments in India, the Banvard Musi- tion" (at 2.30 and 7.16).
cal Comedy Company are able to & Grist (Mr. C. E. H. Benvis and ality.
Officer Guests.
Aiara,
us that
IN PIRATE DAYS.
SPLENDID FILM AT THE QUEEN'S THEATRE,
Jackson
April 17-18-Star Theatre; "Ex- cuse Me."
April 19-21-Queen's Theatre; The Gay Retreat."
Theatre;
April 19-21-World "A Man's Past."
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April 19-21-Star Theatre; "The Honeymoon Express.”
Dance April 23-Cheer 'O Helena May Institute, at 8.80.p.m.
́ ́April 26-St. Peter's Club con. cert in St. John's 'Cathedral Hall.
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April 15 Seventh extra race
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meeting of the International Race COATES' ORIGINAL PLYMOUTH CIN
& Recreation Club of Macao, Ltd.
April 21-St. Peter's Club first annual marathon race, 3 p.m.
Land Sule.
April 10-At P.W.D. Offices, one
Mr. D. H. Blake), Taikoo Dockyard The hospitality which your fleet give this one performance only; and crowded and Engineering Co., Ltd. (Mr. K. has extended towards this Colony as there is sure to be a
house, seats should be reserved E. Greig), and the Secretary of the during its visit has been much ap
without delay. Booking is now preciated. It has afforded us an Chamber (Mr. M. F. Key).
at Moutrie's and the Star open opportunity of visualising your effi- The following is a list of the ciency, the discipline of your units Theatre. Prices of admission Japanese Naval Guesta: Admiral and the great strides your country 4, 83, $2 and $1. 1. Kato, K.C.M.G, C.V.O.. Rear has made amongst the civilised Admiral Y. Hamono, C.M.G., Rear Over 140 guests sat down to Admiral 1. Okamoto, Capt. T. Horiations of the world. dinner. The guests at the chair-Capt. S. Matsushita, O.B.E., Capt. We also wish to express our ap- man's table were Admiral Kato, ichimura, Capt. S. Kikune, Capt. Dreciation of the presence of sc 3.C.M.G., CV.O., Rear-Admiral 1. One. Engineer Capt. S. licht, many distinguished officers of His Y. Hanano, C.M.G., Mr. A. B. Sury, Capt. T. Kabeshima, Payman Majesty the Emperor of Japan's Weed, the Hon. Mr. W. E. Lter Capt. H. Miwa, Eng. Capt. K. Navy who have been prominent in Shenton, Rear-Admiral
At the Queen's Theatre there is 1. Sekoma, Commander 1. Sato, Com these great world questions which Okamoto, Mr. Y. Murakami (Con- mander K.
a arisen from time to time. showing Commander Er
aplendidly produced sul-General for Japan), the Hon. Ukita, Commander Someya, Com- ' herefore call upon all mem- picture called "The Eagle of the Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., the Hon. mander Nakashima, Commander ber of the Hong Kong General Sea." It is about the days when Mr. A. Č. Hynes, the Hon. Sir Kamiyama, Commander S, Matsuda, Chamber of Commerce to rise and the Cotton States of America held lot of crown land at Pillur Island, Shou-son Chow. Kt.. Captain T. Commander Kaga, Pay Commander drink the toast of the Imperial a strong French interest, when
3 p.m. "Stonewall" Hori, Captain K. Matsushita, Akumi, Lt. Commander Nakashima, Japanese Navy.
Meetings. O.B.E.. the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kote-Lt. Commander Imaizumi, LA. Com-1 Admiral Kuto's Reply.
popular hero and when piracy and
April 14-General meeting of wall C.M.G, Lieut.-Commander mander T. Onishi, Lt. Commander In reply Admiral Kato said: Mr. pirates which provide the main members of The Prince's Bldg. & D. al. C. Tufnell. D.S.C.. R.N., Tokunago, Lt. Commander S. Aoki, Chairman and Gentlemen. The kind theme of the plees, existed, if not Land & Co., Ltd. (in liquidation), Captain H. lehimura, Captain S. Lt. Commander S. Hiratsuka, Eng. invitation of this evening of the exactly flourished. Florence Vider
6, Des Voeux-road Cti, noon. Kikuno, the Hon. Mr. J. Owen Lt. Commander Nomiya, Lt. Hong Kong General Chamber of and Ricardo Cortez are the leading
April 14 Sixth annual meeting Hughes, Mr. N. S. Brown, Ir. J. Fujima, Lt. Higashijima. Surg. Commerce gives us much, honour characters, the former taking the of the Hong Kong Engineering & Abe (President, Japanese, Re-Lieat. Fukiyama, Pay Lieut. Shida and great pleasure. We have been art of a French miss who becomes Construction Co., Ltd., St. George's sidents' Association), Mr. W. E.
Local Guests, Smith, Captais I. Ono, Eng. Cap-
The following were the local receiving, since our arrival here, mixed up in a plot, to in S. Tehl, Mr. B. F. Belth, guests: The Hon. Sir Shou-son
April 16 Meeting of H.K. Terri goodwill and hospitality from all Nalaon from St. Helona and bldg., 11 a.m.
Cortez ns a one-time pirute chief
torial, Estates, Ltd., St. George's Paymaster Captain H. Miwa, Sur-Chew,
Dr. R. Harters, and it seetas to Kt., the Jion:
to return to who has gro Captain T. Kabeshima, Mr. Kotewall, C.M.G. (Chinese Mem-every one vies with one another to resembling his old occupation in bldg., 11.30 a.m.
H. Reli. Mr. N. Nonomura bers of Council); Mr. Y. Murakami make our stay more pleasant. We order to release the French girl members of the Victoria Recreation April 20- Annual meeting of (Vice-Consul for Japan), Mr. C. Consul-General for Japan in Hong live in an epoch when trade and from a really serious predicament.
ordon Mackie, Eng, Captain K. Kong), Mr. M. Nonomura (Vice-commerce mean very much to the There are some fine scenes of life Club at V.R.C., 5 pm... Sekoma, Mr. H. Mori (President, Consul for Japan in Hong Kong), life and welfare of nations as well aboard sailing ships, and more than Japanese Residents' Club), and Dr. T. Yamanouchi
(Medical Atlas of individuals,
Organised as one sterling "mix-up" on the decks Mr. T. E..Pearce.
tache,
it is by the General Chamber of of such vessels. Japanese Consulate Gen-
Altogether "The eral), Mr. Y. Santo and Mr. Commerce, which stands for the Eagle of the Sea" is a noteworthy The hosts present were Messrs. Sakurai (Japanese Consulate-Gen-commercial and financial activities film, a full-blooded one, and there J. M. Alves & Co., Ltd. (Mr, 3. M. eral), Mr. J. Abe (President, of this prosperous, port, and in is not a dull moment whilet it is on Alves), Asiatle Petroleum Co., Ltd, Japanese Residents' Association), which local Japanese trading firms the screen. (Mr. W. H. Boll, Mr. H. Davenport Mr. H. Mori (President, Japanese are associated to their great Browne and Mr. J. C. Sibley), W. Residents Association), Mr. M. terest, we can ce in a way, in S. Bailey & Co., Ltd. (Mr. W. S. Kitayama (Secretary, Japanese Re- this meeting the welcome of all Hailey). The Bank of East Asia, sidents Ansociation), Mr. G. Ide Hong Kong, the welcome extended go to our friends as the bearers of Ltd. (Mr. Li Tre-fang), Banque de Editor of "Japanese Daily Press"), not only to ourselves and the Fleet the goodwill of the Japanese Na
'Indo-Chine (Mr. C. Lem and Mr. and Dr. S. Hara,
[but also and primarily to our tion. (Loud Applause). We come C. Le Maitre), British-American The following representatives of nation. (Applause). We are deep and go to cement further the tie of
April 17-Inspection of Police Tobacco Company (China),, Ltd. local Japanese firms were also pre-ly moved, too, by your speech, Mr. good-neighbourliness and solidarity reserve in conjunction with the Mr. A. P. Bungey and Mr. S. M. sent as guests:-Mr. J. Abe (Mit- Chairman, so eloquently and touch- of the Pacific Bordering Nations, H.K. Police Force and H.K. Fire Mayes), Botelho Bros. (Mr. A. R. sui Bussan Kaisha, Ltd.), Mr. Hingly made in welcoming us and in which we are happy to see coming Brigade, Murray Parade ground. Botelho), Butterfield & Swire (Mr. Mori (Yokohama Specie Bank), Mr. praise of our country. In the name closer together in recent years. We April 20-Fraternal dinner to N. S. Brown), Canadian Pacific] II. Uyemura (Nippon Yusen, Kal- of the Janese Ficct and that of are now here to present Japan's H.K. European medical practition- Steamships, · Lid. (Mr. Allan sha), Mr. M. Takeuchi (Osaka Sho- the nat it represents, I thank Naval courtesy to Hong Kong, to'ers and others by the H.K. Chinese Cameron, Mr. L. E. N. Ryan and sen Kaisha), Mr. S. Tauchida (Mit- you 福 most heartily, Perhaps her citizens Mr. E. Stone), The Canton Insur-subishi Shoji Kaisha, Ltd), Mr. K.some of our friends here are
and to her mother Medical Assen., at South China. Grent ac- country,
Britain. anee Office, Ltd. (Mr. F. C. Hall), Nakatani (Nippon Menkwa Kabu-quainted with the fact that the plause). We are happy to feel
(Ap- Restaurant. Chartered Bank of India, Austra-shlki Kaisha),
April 27-Laying of foundation Mr. Matsunaga Japanese Fleet's cruise annually in that the spirit manifested at this stone of new St. Stephen's-bldg. by lia & China (Mr. A. H. Ferguson). (Tokyo Menkwa Kaisha,, Ltd). Įthe, Eastern Sea and its adjacent gathering is the sure token that HE, the Governor. 3.30 num. China Provident Loan & Mort- Other guests were: Mr. A. E
May 6-Presentation of Colours* Kage Co., Ltd. (Mr. D. Wood (Director of Education, who Waters, about this time of the year the mission of our Fleet is not only King), China Underwriters, Ltd. speaks Japanese), Lieut.-Comdr. D. for Fleet training, and that they understood and appreciated, but is to the H.K.V.D. Corps, Murray (Mr. H. R. Sturt and Mr. E. R.M. C. Tufnell, D.S.C., R.N., Lieut-also call at the ports in he North also kindly co-operated and second- Parade ground, 9.30 a.m. Childe), Connell Bros. Co. (Mr. J. Comdr. R. G. Chichester, R.N., and And South of China for the purpose ed on your part. We are happy J. Connell and Mr. A. Morley Lieut. J. A. S. Eccles, R.N., (these of furthering the friendly relations and feel honoured to see in the Horder), Deacons (the Hon. Mr. W. naval officers being also Japanese with our neighbours.
The Hoste.
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Chairman's Speech.
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welcome.extended to us the friend-
Previous Association.
ly greeting of Hong Kong to our I thank you all for the Many years ago they paid a visit country.
a.m.
April 23-Extraordinary meeting. of the China Light & Power Co., (1918) Ltd., St. George's Bldg., 11 April 24-Fiftieth annual meet ing of China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd., at Company's offices, Pedder- st., noon.
Miscellaneops, April 14-Diocesan Boys School "at Home" from 3.30 to 6.80 p.m.)
April 14-Eighth annual dinner of the Q.C.0.B. Assca. at Queen's College Hall, 8 p.m.
“JAPAN'S “REDS.”
STUDENTS AND OTHERS ARRESTED.
TRIAL IN OCTOBER.
E. L. Shenton and Mr. M. H.students). Turner), Dodwell & Co., Ltd. (Mr. The Chairman T. G. Weall, Mr. F. Syme Thomson toast of "His Majesty, the King, to Hong Kong more than once, but kindness and hospitality you have and Mr. J. Norrie Owen), Dollar and His Imperial Majesty the Em-since that time, except for the generously accorded to the Jup- Steamship Line & American Mail peror of Japan," which was enthu Training Squadrons and cruising anese Navy in the past and are Line (r. T. B. Wilson and Mr. C. siastically, received.
Tokyo, Yesterday.. ships, the Japanese Fleet has been doing now. We soon sail for Japan P. James), Eastern Extension Tele-
There have been a number of absent from these waters. We re-laden with a great cargo of your graph Co. (Mr. E. A. Leggatt), Fung Tang (Mr. Fung Kong-un and Mr. Imperial Japanese Navy" the chair-ti, of our Naval, visits to Hong
In proposing the toast of "The gretted very much this interrup- goodwill and friendliness, which, fresh arrests of suspects, includ I assure you, will be highly. appre-ing Beveral students, during the Wong Tak-kwong), Gibb, Living-man said:
Kong, but year after year various ciated and whole-heartedly repast few days. More are expect- ston & Co., Ltd. (Mr. C. Gordon Admiral Kato, Officers Mackie and Mr. L. J. Davies), Gil-First Japanese Squadron and genization of our wish. By the way (Applause). In coming to a close, released after examination.
of the circumstances prevented the real-ciprocated by our home people, ed, though probably most will be man & Co., Ltd. (Mr, G. Miskin and tlemen.I have the honour as had personal motives for long Hong Kong will enjoy prosperity believed still to be at large, the |
1 express our sincere wish" that' Though a few Communista ard
(Mr. W. A. on behalf of this Chamber to wel. years ago, when I was a Lieuten. for all time to come add play to the suspects. The Government is be-
About twenty
ant-Commander and while I hap
Mr. C.. Blaker), T. M. Gregory & Vice-Chairman of the Hong Konging to come here. Co. (Mr. H. M. Gregory), W. A.General Chamber of Commerce and
Authorities are closely watching Hannibal & Co. Hannibal and Mr. H. A. Buxton), come you to-day.
full the important role she has fieved to have the situation well Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd.") This Chamber is representative pened to stay in Hong Kong and played in the past for the peace in hand. (Mr. F. Goodwin), Hong Kong of the commercial interests of this the neighbouring waters on board and welfare of the Far East, and Those who are being prosecut- Electric Co, Ltd. (Mr. F. R. Colony and we therefore regard it H.M.S. "King Alfred," I had the that health and happiness will al-ed will be tried at the October Marsh), Hong Kong Engineering & as a special privilege that we have good fortune of enjoying the kind-ways be to her citizens. Constraction Co., Ltd. (Mr. S. C. been afforded this opportunity ofness and hospitality not only of Other Entertainments. Cook and Mr. R. Simmons); expressing to you
in a practical my brother officers in the Royal Other events of yesterday in con- Hong Kong Fire Insurance Co., form the great pleasure it gives us Navy, but also of the officials and nection with the entertainment of Ltd. (Mr. A. Piercy), Hong Kong to meet you and extend to you such citizens of this port. The plea- the Japanese visitors included & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., hospitality as is within our power cant remembrances of that time tiffin given by the Commander-m-trial will reveal that money was Ltd. (Mr. F. H. Crapnell and Mr. to offer.
since remained fresh in my Chief on board H.I.J.M.S. "Nagato" supplied from Russia, though
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Sesalons, but it is, doubtful if there will be many convictions as the main evidence lies in inflam- matory circulars issued during the election.
There is a possibility that the
C. M. Manners), Hong Kong Land It is particularly gratifying to memory, and I have been looking and demonstrations in British and such proof is so far not forthcom Investment & Agency Co., Ltd. (Mr. us that all the leading Japanese forward to the day when I might Japanese sports at a meeting at ing. The Soviet flatly deny any L. S. Greenhill), Hong Kong & commercial concerns are members come to Hong Kong to recall the Soakumpos. Over a thousand off- connection, which is probably Shanghai Banking Corporation of our Chamber. It enables us past among the familiar scenery cers and men from both Fleets true as the funds, if furnished, (Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes), Hong from time to time to act in con- and express my grateful sentiment were present, the games opening probably came from the Third Kong Tramways, Ltd. (Mr. B. C. F, Bellamy and Mr. A. K. Henderson) cert with them in reference to mat-towards you, who are at least of with exhibition matches: given by International direct-Reuter. Hong Kong Whampoa Dock ters in which we are jointly in the same stock with my old c-football, hockey, and cricket teams Co., Ltd. (Mr. E Cock), Hughes&terested and assists in cementing quaintances of those bygone days. from British men-o-war followed Hough, Ltd. (Mr. B. J. Figueiredo, that friendship which has existed My cherished wish has been rea- by sword exerelses by Japanese from 2 p.m. until 2.40 p.m. Jap Mr. H. Figueredo and Mr. J. A. S. for so many years with the Jap leed and the Japanese Fleste Dayal men. Other exhibitions in- anese firms, launches will go from Alves), J. D. Hutchison & Co. (Mr. anese.
again in Hong Kong on a friendlyluded bayonet "fights," exposition Blake Pler and a man-o-war launch
T. E. Pearce and Mr. P. S. Cassidy), Hong Kong, as a British Colony, visit after many years of absence of ju-jitan and a mimic battle, ́. Indo China Steam Navigation Co., is largely interested in Japanese (Applause); Words fail to express The Pipe Band of the K.0.8.B. Ltd. (Mr. R. Sutherland), Jardine, affairs and the commercial pros- the hapt state of mind I am in was in attendance throughout the Matheson & Co., Ltd. (Mr. B. D. F. perity of the Japanese Nation, and at this moment.
(Renewed Afternoon Beith); Java-China Japan Lijn (Mr. Consequently it affords us parti-plause). A. H. N. van Nieuwenhuyse), cular pleasure to participate in this Bearers, Of Goodwill, Johnson, Stokes & Master (Mr. D. practical demonstration of the But I must not stray too far into J. Lewis), Kailan Mining Ad- solidarity and friendship which personal reminiscenose, and I have ministration (Mr. William Wright), exists and has for so winny years to return to the mo
important
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The Japanese Commander-in- Chief and officers were entertained to tifin af 1 p.m. to day by the Chi There will be an "At Home pa nese Chamber of Commerce at West the Nagato":"again" to day, Pont. In the evening, the Jap launches leaving evě 10 minutes aneso Consul-General will
dinner at the Hong Kong Hotel, at which the ana
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