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ANNOUNCE
The funeral of th
Hysan will take place
EMPIRE DAY.
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1928,
are proud of England and for SHANGHAI'S LYCEUM volunteer service at so young an
"BENEFIT" FOR RETIRING BUSINESS MANAGER.
MR. W. ARMSTRONG.'"
ago, but this was forced upon him following an injury to his Ence which he received in the service of the Gas Company..
A. Drum and Fife Band.
what she stands, and of the Dri- tish Empire and for what it is and what we, sustained by the verities that make for lasting harmony, hope it may yet become a monu- ment to England's love of justice,
In addition to his other services: sound administration, true free-
to the S.V.C.' It is worthy of note dom that has. its essential force The opening performance of the that he himgolf at the request of in righteousness. Individually we next Shanghai A.D.C. production of the Couneli formed and trained the "All the King's Horses", will take frst Drum & Fife Band. In: men- Britons, in this little outpost of place to-nigist (May 24). The occa- tiening this he said that several of our Empire, can not do better alon will be one of particular inter- the than modestly keep in mind the eat not only due to the fact that It members of this Band, are still great and good qualities that will be the evening of Empire Day, very well remembered, and he call- have gone to the making of our but the performance will also be ined to mind Reggie and Chris Empire, and quietly emulate the the nature of a benefit to William Wingrove, Harry Ollardessen, and work of those who have gone be Armstrong, better known to many J. Hykes (who as recently as a people as "Bill" Armstrong, who few days ago showed himself to for 40 years has been associated the Shanghal public as Fabius in with the Lyceum Theatre, and has "The Road to Rome"). Mr. now retired.
Armstrong remarked that no doubt
fore us.
Confusion Confounded.
young men
who were
tat
Arrival in Shanghai in 1882.
he was selected for this part by the American Players for the same Such of the Shanghai residents Hopes entertained but a short
who have visited and been work-reason as he himself selected him
as his Drum Major, while ago that out of the Shaning In the Lyceum Theatre during
We have, perhaps, laboured Mr. tung debacle might arise a unified the last two or three productions, Armstrong's association with the China are now entirely dissipated. have missed the familiar face of S.V.C.. whereas the point of our Putting aside the question of Mr. Armstrong, who for so long interview was to deal with his as- has been of such help and assist-sociation with the Lyceum Theatre. foreign intervention and its prob-ance not only to amateurs but to It would take a whole edition of able effects, we now have a China professional companies, who have
as ever appeared in the "old" Lyceum. To recount many amusing, happy and the "North-China Daily News" to in as turbulent mood
he can tell
during recent years. Nothing those who have only rattly tragic stories which
known Mr. Armstrong, equally to during his many years at the
caraer,
70th
over
very definite has come from the those who have known him for areas concerned, but it is, unfor- many years, it will, without doubt, selves by referring to one episade: Theatre. We will content our- tunately, too apparent that fur.be of interest to look back on his he was entirely responsible for the ther fighting is imminent be-
production of "Regalia," 'n wonder. He is approaching his tween the Southern forces and birthday, and arrived in Shanghai performance which took place their allies on the one side and the as far back as 1882, at the age of casion of the Coronation of King
in the Lyceum Theatre on the oo Northerners under Chang Tso-23 years, having received his ede- Edward VII: The production was lin's banner on the other. Then, cation at Dulwich College. Short- from the Yangtsze, we have news entered the service of the Shang-tanly made
ly after his arrival in Shanghai, he not under the auspices of the A.D.C., but Mr. Armstrong cer- disturbances, of further
the crowns, sceptres Lihat Gas Co., and remained in their Chung-jen and Ching-chien hav-employ for the long period of 37 heads of England from the time of and chairs for all the crowned ing fallen out at and around Han-years, retiring in 1920. During william the Conqueror. In mention- kow. These skirmishes, however, this period he was in the office or. This may seem trite, but it is are not likely to affect the policy counting house, and was equallying this, he remarked that the fol- lowing morning the Earl of Lei- with true nevertheless. The British of Chiang Kai-shek, for since the associated
Mr. George
coater and the Duke of Bucking- Empire has evolved gradually Han the party and military chiefs many years very intimately asso-road, undoubtedly due to
split between Nanking and Wu-Wingrove, who himself was for ham were found asleep in Carter- and is waxing greater as the years in the latter cities have shown no ciated with the Lyceum Theatre fatigue as a result of the long. per- go by. In area it means mil- great liking for their erstwhile one of our leading amateurs, bothformance, while King Stephen was lions of square miles of territory commander. What is more omin-as an actor, and more particularly found to have dived into the Soo- ous from the point of view of the as a producer. Mr. Armstrong very chow Creek in full regalia for a and millions of all sorts and con- Southern programme and aspira shortly after his arrival, first as- ditions of people are embraced tions is the resignation of Mr. sociated himself with the A.D.C. believe that on this occasion, a fire $6 bet. We also have reason to within its orbit-an orbit within Hwang Fu, the Minister for For-in the production of "All Baba and which is sound administration, tionalist Government, a man who which he took part as a member of the end of the performance for a eign Affairs of the Nanking Na- the Forty Thieves" in 1882, in engine was missing, some of the cant having commandeered it at even-handed justice, hope for the has all along been considered one the cast, and smilingly remarked
joy ride. future, reverence for the noble of Chiang's leading lieutenants, when asked what part he took, traditions of our past, particular-Incidentally, he was named as "One of the thieves of course!"
The Construction of a Barge. member of the Nationalist com- ly for those wise pioneers inmittee of negotiation regarding Business Manager of the Theatre,
Mr. Armstrong also made men- tion of the fact, that the first big many phases of life who "laid" the Tainan incidents; and there Many subsequent performances undertaking in the interests of the the foundations of our Empire so may be more behind his deflection eaw Mr. Armstrong on the stage, A.D.C. was the construction of the
than meets the eye. "truly and well." These
and in many following productions barge in "Boauty in the Barge" in he rendered most valuable assist- 1905, in which it was also neces- the master builders and we should
ance to Mr. George Wingrove, culsary to construct the bar for be proud to regard ourselves as
minating in his appointment 49 which he was responsible, not only
were
*
the humble apprentices privileged CHINA EXHIBITION. business manager of the theatre, on the stage, but possibly off.
THANKS EXPRESSED FOR ·
GRANTS.
Needless to
We shall miss Mr. Armstrong's
following the production of "Mon- | to play our little part in maintain-
It is a matter of great regret sieur Beaucaire" in 1905; in that to the A.D.C. that Mr. Armstrong ing the edifice sound and strong.
year he took up his residence in will not be present at his benefit From London, our wonderful
the theatre, attending to his duties performance on the night of "Em- at the Gas Co., during the day and pire Day." metropolis, AS the Empire's
looking after the theatre by night him laid up in bed, otherwise Our reporter found mighty heart, the various
The following letters of thanks For 22 years his hus been a well-many more interesting matters branches of the Empire must con-have been received by the Rev. known face both at the front of would have fallen from his lips, eetinue to draw their most vital Mr W. Walton Rogers, M.A., St. the house and at the back of the but on leaving he proudly produc
Andrew's Church, Kowloon, in res- stage at almost every performance, ed a letter addressed d on sustenance, and though never did pect of grants made from the pro- both amateur and professional that 1901 on the occasion of his com- to him in Friday, May 25, at whiten hour the imperial mother hold the reins so ceeds of the recent "China" Ex has taken place in the theatre dur pulaory retirement from the Volun- cortege will leave No. 32, Kennedy-
ing the last 25 years. road. Friends wishing to pay lightly these should never be hibition:
teers, which was signed by that their last respects will be able to wholly relaxed, for in such relaxa- receipt of yours of yesterday's date
Dear Mr. Rogers, am just in Keen Sportsman and Volunteer. well-known, Secretary of Council, do so between 1 and 2 p.m., attion can only come weakness. In enclosing
Apart from his association with Mr. J. O. P. Bland, in which the cheque $200 being the Gas Co., and the A.D.C., Mr. Council expressed their apprecia-" "Yat Fit Ting." Kennedy Town, these democratic days there is of amount kindly allocated to the Armstrong has also been a keention of his long services and ex- Hong Kong. Thursday. May 24, 1928,/course a tendency towards what Chinese Mission to Lepers from the aportaman, and
2 most active cellent work with the Corps, and is probably regarded as indepon- "China" Exhibition.
proceeds of the recently held volunteer. He joined the S.V.C. making. particular remarks as to
arrival as a Immediately on his dence, a
the benefit which successive squads desire to stand firmly say, I felt most grateful to you private in "B" Company, being proof recruits received under his in- upon one's own feet and to regard for your help when I read of the noted in course of time to cor- the great regret of the Council at structions, and further expressing with suspicion a leaning for sup and I lose no time now in writing geant, and being finally transfer. his retiremont.
announcement in the newspaper, peral, sergeant, and colour-ser- We British are not much port upon those thousands of to ask you please to convey to your red to the Staff as sorgeant-instruc- inclined to advertise ourselves or miles away. Such is fallacious, Committee. the heartfelt thanks tor. It is interesting to recall that cheery presence at his own bane- our country in any form or for distance is unknown where hereby expressed on behalf of the he was the first man to instruct fit, but we feel sure that those who fashion, but on Empire Day we the only bonds are bonds of senti-Chinese Mission to Lepers (HK the volunteers of the day in the know him will be there, and those haye for some years past, partiment and respect, of sound ad-tion, and our congratulations on occasion well
Auxiliary) for the splendid dona- use of the Lee-Metford rifle (an who unfortunately have not had cularly in deference to the urgent ministration of
remembered, the--pleasure of being among the 'our common your very successful effort with the doubt, by Mayor Brodie Clarke, friends or associates, will remem- appeal of the Earl of Meath-heritage and of a noble desire to Exhibition.
who was either Commandant or a ber that the A.D.C. and the that sturdy and venerable patriot hold to it, to strengthen it, to be made in due course meanwhile the time) and for his services in diences owe much to the assist A public acknowledgment will acnior officer in the volunteers at Lyceum Theatre and scores of au- -permitted ourselves to "tell build it stronger upon the un-please find receipt enclosed, the world" more or less generally shakeable foundations of justice,
this connection Mr. Armstrong re-ance which he has rendered to of our "far-flung" Empire. There love and truth. We must there-
celved a presentation from Major amateur and professional produc- Morrison, who was then the Ser- tions during a period of 40 years. are many Britons--and we are of fore continue to hold in even
vice Commandant of the Corps. -“N. C. Daily News." their number who believe that greater reverence than ever the
During his long residence China,, Mr. Armstrong bas only re- our national and natural charac-England-our England that is
turned to the Old Country on two teristic of reticence has been the heart and pulse of the Br
occasions. First in 1897 and again somewhat carried to excess in the tish Empire and regard it and
in 1909. During the former occa- alon his love of soldlaring prompt- past, for it is possible that reparticularly London as the bene
ed him to attach himself to the ticence in patriotism may be to front and most salutary source
Hampshire Regiment at Ports many as difficult to understand asof all our imperial greatness and vey thanks to the "China" Exhibi- his leave with the regiment. In- Dear Mr. Rogers-Plesse con- mouth, and he spent the whole of blatant boasting, unfortunately happiness.
tion Committee for their kindly cidentally (and for all we know, characteristic of some youthful
thought in donating $100 to our somebody may have put him up to nations. We should zîmi at strik- Locally, it seems to us that Hospitals.
It) hu selected the year 1897 to do From day to day a series of half' the Hospitals are in especial need as did every soldier in the British difficult to answer but not always We are very grateful indeed, for this, and in consequence received a dozen questions, not tremendously we aball avoid excessive renouncedly celebrated and that of funds just now, and a surprise Army in that year, the Queen so simply solved as may be thought,. ticence or reserve and, thus obmore might easily be done by the donation of this kind is doubly. wal Victoria Jubilee Medal On Bug- appear on this page. Answers are viate the risk of having our harm-joint efforts of bodies such as come...
gesting that he must be very proud given on page nine,
ing the happy medium by which Empire Day should be more pro-
Yours, etc.,
LI CHOR CHI,
C
- Chairman, ? Chinese Mission to Lepers (HE. Auxiliary), The Ho Hong Bank, Ltd.
Hong Kong, May 22, 1928.
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Answer The "China Mail" Questions.
TO-DAY'S POSERS,
one faming dubber, nye octor. Saint George's and Saint At one who visited the "China of this medal, Mr. Armstrong, in- 1. How did the torm tostotallers
which, unfortunately, has been Andrew's Societies, the local that I feel the Exhibition was an by no means the only madal ho much too frequently the case. branch of the Navy League, Brieffort which really deserved the had, and proudly produced three The British Empire is the tigh Legion, and the ex-Service heard many remarks of approcis which he earned by being attach- succase which attended it. I have others, viz., the China Medal, 1900, greatest heritage that has ever men. Certainly the day should be tion conterning it, and think the ed as a volunteer to the Field fallen to the lot of any nation. proclaimed and very generally promoters are indeed to be thank Staff of the British Army during Ancient Rome and Greece, in held as one of the most imported for their enterprise, their greatest splendour-magni-ant holidays of the
With kind regards, year. Despite ficent though they were were the nonsense angen of our "Im- puny by compariso Never could perialism" by those, also, who elther Roman or Greek say, as seem to flounder éven as ordinary. may, the Briton that never the
we need have no hesita sun šeta - upon his possessi
ing it clear that we
Yours, etc,
FRANK R. ASHTON.
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What goddess fa represented in a charlot pulled by griffins? What famous picture was stolen from the Louvre in 19117
the Boxer rebellion; the Shanghai Volunteer Jubilee Medal Issued, in 1808 to commemorate the 50th an 4 niversary of the foundation of the Sy.C.; and the B.V.C. long service medal on his retirement from the Corpa after 10 years of service. Mr. Armstrong admits he felt very ashamed at retiring from the 6., And where was, he buried
What date was the opening of the Manchester Ship Canal? Who designed the lions for the base of the Nelson Monument in Trafalgar Square