THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1928.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS.
The Government's Reply to Members.
KOWLOON REPRESENTATION.
the Kowloon Tong scheme on the AIR RESEARCH.
clear understanding that the Gov- crament took no responsibility in LOCAL NAVAL AUTHORITIES the matter and assumed no Habi-
Children's Playground.
CO-OPERATE.
OBSERVATORY REPORTS.
from
THE CHINA MAIL,
DIOCESAN GIRLS'.
FORMER PUPILS' ANNUAL MEETING.
MORE INTEREST NEEDED,
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April 20-Quarry Bay Dance, at
April 21 Cheer 'O Y.M.C.A. Social, at 7.30 pm.
April 22-Music, at Cheer O YM.C.A., at 7.30 p.m.
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HIGH WAYS ARE HAPPY DAYS
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April 22-23-Queen's Theatre;
GLORIES WAKE UP...
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COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL.” lities in respect of it. In these circumstances it is clear that, if the existing water supply to the
To-day-Queen's Theatre; "The Howloon Tong scheme is defective,
Gay Retreat."
To-day-World- the blame for such defect rests on
Reporting on, upper air research An appeal for greater Interest the Kowloon Tong Estate Company, in connection with meteorological and support was made at the an-
Man's Past." Traffic Facilities At "Star" Ferry which should take steps to remedy observations, the Director of the nual meeting yesterday of the
To-dny-Star Theatre; "The Wharf.
it by negotiating with the Govern-Royal Observatory, in the course Diocesan Old Girls' Association.
Honeymoon Express." ment for connection with the Shing for his annual report which was lald The President, Mr. Matthews, in-Y.M.C.A., at 7.30 p.m. To-day--Dance, at Replies were given by the Gov-Mun Waterworks.
on the table at to-day's meeting of dicated that an attempt had been crament to-day at the meeting of
the Legislative Council, states that made to raise funds to build a Club the Iegislative Council, to ques 7. Will the Government util-eleven flights with pilot balloons House which it was suggested ise one of the strips of Govern-were made during the year, sup-might forge a strong link to bind Lions by unoticial members.
ment land athutting on Salisbury-plemented by 2
II,M.S.members together. The scheme road as a play-ground for Kow- "Argus" (Lieut.-Commander A. E. had had to be abandoned, however, loon children? Will the Govern-Dadington, R.N.), and 16 temperans social functions held during the ment also inquire into the possibi-ture fights in sen planes were year had never been attended by 20 1. Will the Government consility of various unbuilt-on pieces made by Lieut.-Commander H. S. per cent. of members and it was "The Quarterback."
April 22-28- World Theatre; der the adfcisability of making re- of land abutting on Nathan-road lurray Smith, E.N., who also ob- thought under these circumstances presentations to the Right Hon-being temporarily used for the terved upper air wind direction that a Club House might be a bit "The Big Parade," 2.30, 6.30, 9.15.
children's play and velocity on four occasions, by of a "white elephant." The funds April 22-23-- Star Theatre; ourable the Secretary of State purposes of
means of smoke bursts from H.M.S. raised for the object of building "Wild Beauty." for the Colonies with reference grounds?
Pending its use by the Govern. "Hermes" when at sea. Lieut.-had been put to the general funds to the constitution of this Coun-
April 23-Cheer 'O Danco at eil being ameled in order to ment for other purposes, a small Commander Dadington similarly to further the aims of the Asso-Helena May Institute, at 8.30 p.m.
Dance April 23-Cheer '0 permit of Kowloon being repre-area can be reserved as a children's observed wind direction and velociation. sented on this Council?
playground at the junction of city on 2 occasions at Wei Hai Wel Mrs. Matthews referred to the Helena May Institute, at 8.30 p.m. 1.E. the Governor proposes to Salisbury and Middle Roads. There and on 4 occasions between Wei enjoyable dances that had been theuss the question of the enm-is, however, in the opinion of the Hai Wel and Hong Kong. position of the Legislative Council Government, no area'al Trite-sha- |
Temperature Flights. with the Secretary of State during tsai which is really suitable for
Member for Kowloon? The Hon. Sir Benry Potluck's qurations and the replies to them were as follow:--
held under the Association's acgis Jund thanked Miss Kacker: for the efficient manner in which she had
at
April 24-25-Queen's Theatre; "Everybody's Acting."
April 24-25-Star Theatre; "The General.”
his approaching visit to England, permanent reservation as a chil- Temperature Dights were made discharged the duties of Hen.
April 26-28-Queen's Theatre; Public Pier.
dren's playground; and none of the by Lieut. Commander Murray Secretary also Mrs. Jes, the Hon. The Cohens and Kelly's in Paris." 2. If the construction of a undeveloped area adjoining Nathan- Smith, at Hong Kong on June 15- Treasurer, Miss Walters, entertain-pril 26-28- Star Theatre;
and by Lieut.-Commander ments arganiser, Miss public pier at the end of Nathan- ! road appears in be suitable for con, 18
K. Grose. "Footloose Widows." road is impracticable, will the version to children's playgrounds. "Dodington, off Shanghai, on June Mr. M. K. Lo, Mrs. Lo, Miss
April 26-St. Peter's Club con- 14-17. Government favourably consider * Sir P. Chater Memorial?
Sawyer and the Committee for cert in St. John's Cathedral Hall. the ertetion of a public pier at 8. Will the Government con- The results of the Pilot halloon their work on the Association's be-
June 16--Concert by M. Jacquea the end of Jordan-road ?
sider the advisability of a simple tilservations have been forwarded half.
Thiband, famous French violinist. The provision of a public pier at granite Memorial being erected on to the Secretary of the Interna Miss Kacker, the Hon. Secretary,
Sports. the end of Nathan-road is imprae- the Praya Wall, being Queen's tional Commission for the explora- in making her report, referred to April 21-St. Peter's Club first Betble. The construction of a Pier and the Star Ferry Wharf, tion of the upper air. The results vehicular ind passenger pier at the end of Jordan-road is that the late Sir Paul Chater was tabulated, but they are not suff hope that girls leaving would join Chinese Athletic v. R. N. 3.30 p.m.,
ferry in order to commemorate the fact of the temperature fights have been the present membership of the As-annual marathon race, 3 p.m.
sociation-sixty-and expressed the April 21-H.K. Football Assen: ander consideration and unt the the originator of two important ciently numerous for discussion at jup and keep in touch with the Lai-Wah Cup final, 5 p.m. questions concerning the proposed Reclamations on the South side of present.
Traffic Regulation.
in
School. Miss Kacker referred
Selicalar ferry, have hen decided. the Harbour, namely, one from The report also refers to the with-appreciation to the work of
Meetings. no further qnswer can be given. the Royal Naval Yard Westward building of a new Magnetic Station the President and, in conclusion. April 20- Annual meeting of
to West Point, and the other from at Au Tau and a change in the
asked to be relieved of the posi-members of the Victoria Recreation
Club at V.R.C., 6 p.m. 8. Will the Government state the Royal Naval Yard Eastward site owing to objection on the part!) what steps. it is prepared to take to East Point?
of Chinese living in the neighbour-ion of Hon. Secretary, a position
April 23-Extraordinary meeting rod of the original site. The pre-which she had held for two years, of the China Light & Power Co., in der to meet the tiesires of the The question of a membrial
in order that the office might Kowloon Residents Association in Sir C. P. Chater is in the hails of sent site is reported as not so suit-
(1918) Ltd., St. George's Bldg., 11 change holders. gard to the improvement of a representative Committee whose ble as the intended site. trafle regulation in the vicinity of plans originally included a statue The Star Ferry Wharf at Kow-for which tovernment was prepar- Jon".
ed to grant a xite, 1 is understood?
Last Year's Weather.
The principal features A comprehensive scheme has that the idea has been abundteed Weather in 1927 were:— been prepared for the 1g out ofļin favour of the endowment of
the
of
The following Officers were elect-
a.m.
April 24-Fiftieth annual meet-
st., noon.
ed for the ensuing year: President,ing of China Sugar Refining Co., the Mrs. Matthews; lon. Vice-Presi- Ltd., at Company's offices, Fedder-
¡dents, Miss Sawyer and Miss Katker; on. Treasurer, Nias
Miscellaneous. . considerably Robinson; Hon. Secretary, Miss K. very nhove normal in May and con-Grose.
To-day Major R. H. Lucas, siderably above normal in Committee: Miss O. Barretto, O.B.E., M.C., R.A.M.C, will read.n July and August. 6.01 inches Miss G. Chen, Miss E. Rogers, Ming paper on "some Surgical Derange- fell from May & to 8 and 15.75 M. Churn, Miss E. Coysh and Miss ments of Knee Joint" at meeting 1. Gittins, Miss Urquhart and Miss of H.K. University Medical Society, (b) Temperature considerably be-E. Walkers were re-elected by the 15.30 pm.
low normal in March and retiring committee to remain on
April and considerably above; the board.
inches from May 17 to 24.
the area in the vicinity of the scholarships at the University; but (a) Rainfall "Star" Ferry Wharf at Kowloon if the Committee desire a memorial with a view to improved traffic re of the nature suggested in galation. It has been prepared to question. Government is still pre- meet as far as posside the desires!pared to cinsider the grant of a
Residents Asso-saitable site. of the Kowloon elation whose, proposals have re
due consideration. reivel
The scheme will be made public in si sessional paper in due enutre.
Bathing Facilities.
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4. With a view to the incrcase
Prison Accommodation, The Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes's questions and the replies to them were as follow-
1. What information can the of public bathing facilities in the Government lay before the Coun
Culony, will the Government
cil us to the partially prepared site
(i) Put up additional bath for the new prison situated in
ing cubicles, and pavilion ac- commodation, for the use of the public at Repulse Bay?
erected?
Kowloon Bay?
The work on the new gaol at Ngau Shi Wan was suspended after
(ii) Put up bathing cubicles.meting on the site of members and a pavilion, for the use of of inch Executive and Legislative Councils with His Excellencs. The the public, at the Bar near Stanley where private bathing site adjoins the Airport site at raatsheds have already been Kowloon Bay and will be required in connection with the development At present 15 subicles (10 that project and will not be used fect by 6 feet) are being erected at for the construction of a Prison. Hepulse Pay with fresh water 2. What are the daily average showers, water stand pipes, etc. of prisoners in 1927 in:- Ten are for men
(a) Victoria Gaol. (b) Lai Chi Kok Gaol.
774. 415.
and five for
women. No provision is being
made for a pavilion.
(a) (b)
in November and December.
(c) A typhoon which passed a few)
miles to the South of Hong Kong in the morning of July 25, causing a moderate gule. Another typhoon which passed!
a few miles to the South of Gap Rock in the morning of August 20, causing a violent kale at Hong Kong.
to the reception from ships and
observations,
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CINEMA NOTES.
"A MAN'S LAST."
To-day-Mr. M. Manuk speaks
от "What b we Believe" at Theosophical Society; 7 Duddell-st., 6 p.m.
SPURIOUS COINS.
SAMPAN BOY TO GET. TWELVE STROKES.
Was this
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The famous German actor, Conrad Veldt, makes his first ap-! POLICE COURT CASE. pearance in an American film as Wireless Messages.
the leading man of "A Man's A small sampan boy Regarding the reception of wire-Past," a new picture which will be morning charged before Mr. R. E less messages, the Director refers the chief attraction at the World Lindsell, at the Central Magistracy, Theatre from to-day to Saturday, with (1) uttering a counterfeit 26- also states that Father Gherzi, of "A Man's Past" is a screen adap-cent piece, and (2) possession of the Zikawel Observatory, after tation of the Hungarian play of two 20-cent and five 10-cent coun- patient experiment and with the that name and deals with the terfeit coins.
The case for the prosecution was utmost good will, has recently in-strange adventures of an escaped augurated a short wave broadcast convict who is compelled to pose that the accused approached
he hawker in Connaught-road Central service, by which the Observatory as the brother of the woman obtains at 9h. 45m. the Gh. ob-adores. What happens when he is at 1 pm, yesterday and bought (ii) The beach at Stanley has been fully aBluested; two or three] 3. Does the Government con-Yangtsze and North China.
servations from 7 stations on the recognised by the assistant gov-one cent's worth of sugar cane and The ernor of the jail who has fallen in tendered a spurious 20-cent pièce additional sheds might be erected sider these prisons to be over-
thanks of all concerned are due to love with the same girl brings in payment. The hawker imme- en the higher ground above the crowded?
these valuable about the dramatic climax. Play-diately saw that the coin was bad huach, but this site is not consider- Vistoria Gaol is overcrowded. Father Gherzi for
ing support of the leading players and refused to accept it. The ac ed suitable. No public, bathing Laichi-kok Gant, is not overcrowd-
The Meteorological Authorities &tare, Ian Keith, Barbara Bedford, cused insisted that the money was cubicles or pavilion are being cd. On the other hand Lai-chi-kok Pratas continue to send, with com- und George Seigmann. The pro-good, and during the argument a erected and no funds are provided can hardly be called a prison. mendable regularity and prompti-duction was taken from the novel district watchman came up to in-
There is no cellular accommodation tude, their 6h., 11h, 14h. and 17h. by Emerich Foeldes and and little opportunity for employ-observations and the Sh. observa- by George Melford.
directed vestigate the matter.
He suspected the boy, and da 5. Will the Government, (in ing the prisoners on labour.
tions from some Philippine sta-|
cided to search him. In a coat accordance with the recommenda- 4. If yes, when is it proposed tions. They also send hourly ob-THE HONEYMOON EXPRESS." pocket the watchman found. tions of the Bathing Beaches to proceed with increased accom-eervations during the passage of a
20-cent and five 10-cent pieces, all Committee contained in Sessional modation? Paper No. 12 of 1926), expend a Increased accommodation cannot
bad. In the other pocket were two "The Honeymoon Express,"
genuine 10-cent pieces and five um, then estimated at $7,115, be provided at Victoria Gaol. Gov-
The results of comparison of the which is being shown at the Star
arrested the with an annual wages bill for jernment is at present investigating
coppers. He then with the Theatre from to-day till Saturday, boatmen and coolies of $560 for possible sites on which to build a daily weather forecasts the season, in providing bathing new prison.
weather subsequently experienced is a comedy of domestic life Irene
With regard to the 20-cent cubicles, a shelter or pavilion,
are given below, together with the Rich and Willard Louis are
pieces, the lad said that he did not results of the *prévious five featured players in the roles of a know they were bad. The 10-cent sanitary conveniences, boats,
couple who have almost reached pieces he knew were "duds" and buoys, rafts, fresh water, etc., at
the parting of the ways. The Ch'eung Sha Bay, which is on the
intended making buttons with children too, are drifting apart, motor road a few miles nearer to
them, Kowloon than Castle Peak Bay?
being members of the fast set de- Funds are not available at pre-
termined to live their own lives.
sent for the suggested works at
A sudden change is brought about Ch'eung Sha Bay,
the revolt of the neglected
for this purpose.
Cheung Sha Kay.
Kowloon Tong.
SUN GLASSES.
NEW STYLE REDUCE GLARE.
typhoon.
Weather Forecasts.
¡years:-
Year. Complete Partial Partial Total
Success. Success. Failure. Failure
accused.
the
%
1942
1923
66
1924
Berlin. A new type of dark 1925 glasses for outdoor wear at tennis, 1926
42
34
0
72
26
by
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1927
70
26
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0 mother,, whereafter events lead
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two
The Magistrate said that having two good 10-cent pieces on him, it the accused was curious why should tender 20 cents for change.
It was more curious why accused
6. Will the Government take golf and other sports, and said to Th forecast comprises. wind rapidly to the climax. The picture steps to enable the residents of be expecially useful for auto-direction, wind force, and weather. was directed by James. Flood, and did not pay for the sugar cane with Kowloon Tong to have a suf.drivers at night when meeting cars Complete success means,correct in the cast includes such well known one of the coppers, which he had! ficient water-supply for the flush with glaring headlights, has been three elements. Partial success playera as Helena Costello, Jane
COMMITS SUICIDE.
closet system, which system has produced in an optical factory at menne correct in only two elements. Winton and Virginia Lee Corbin. been installed in their houses in Jena, -
Partial failure means correct in accordance with the original The basia for the new eye
pro-Tonly one element. Total failure building scheme?
tection consists of two wedge-means.correct in no element. On Sept. 25, 1924, the Hon. Mr.įshaped picces of glass fused to- Montague Ede raised in Executive gether. The upper member of the Council the question of the water pair is made of a dark, gray-brown supply of the Kowloon Tong set- glass, while the lower part is clear DOMINIONS IN WAR. tlement. He put forward pro-and uncoloured. Goggles made posals for the construction of from this material are thus very reservoir to supply the settlement dark at the top, shading off grad- with water for a water flushing unily into clear glass at the lower ∙system and for the trees, gardens, edge.
lawns, etc., which were essential This arrangement cuts off
THE WESTERN
FRONT.
Karaw
CHINESE WOMAN AT FANLING.
A Chinese married woman named Yun Kautai (42) living at No. 18, Fanling North-village committed sufeide at 1 p.m., yesterday. by hang-:
the London. In a lecture on ing herself at ber house, The body
In his pocket.
The accused said that he had in- tended to give one cent to the hawker, but by mistake put his hand in the wrong pocket and pull- ed out a 20-cent piece instead.
the Remarking that "would not wash," Mr. Lindsell aentenced the lad to receive 12 strokes and order the spurious coins to be destroyed,
NOTICE.
POSTPONEMENT.
wwwwwwww..
excuse
view of the Entertainment to
to the scheme. The then Director glare of the sky, while permitting Dominion and Colonial Defence," was removed by the Sheungshul of Public Works pointed out that an unclouded view of the ground. Major Gordon Macrendy, Assist police to the Kowloon · mortuary. these proposals were uneconomical Motorists, encountering glaring ant Secretary of the Committee People living in the game house as and sald'that the settlement would headlights, simply duck their of Imperial Defence, revealed the dead woman, informed the police be given to the Hong Kong be supplied in due course from the heads a little and lack through the that at one stage of the war 50 that she had previously made two Garrison by the Society of St Shing Mun Waterworks. Mr. Ede, tops of their goggles until the miles of the British Western unsuccessful attempts to take her George, on MONDAY, April 23rd, however, pressed his point, and offending car has passed, when front was held by Dominion, In-own life by the same means. They (St. George's Day), after discussion the Governor in they again make use of their dian, and Colonial troops, without stated that. she had worried about THE CHEER 'O Y.M.C.A. DANCE,
(af Helena May Institute). Council agreed that he should be normal vision through the lower whom, he said, the war might her husband who had been abroad
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