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"working profit" of $1,058.27 and of entrances fees amounting to $575. The Association last year was able to launch out on a capital expenditure of $5,948.31 on ac- count of tennis court and garage,
The total rainfall since January
1 in only 0.96 inches, against an average of 2.85 inches.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1929.
LETTERS & RADIO
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IMPRESSIONS OF, A CRITIC
PROCEEDS $2,000
Patrons of the Star Theatre are requested to note that there will be matinee performances daily at 2.30 and 5.15 p.m. during the A General Post Office notifica- Mr. W. A. Hannibal, in a very season of the Banvard Musical tion, gives the following unclaim-typical Hannibalism exhorted us, Comedy Company.
ed' correspondence, etc., waiting to "pay, pay, pay," subsequently orat in Rudyard Kipling's words
Six cases of small-pox - all at the Post Office, and also un-in the curate's version, “contri- Chinese were notified yesterday, claimed radio telegrams at the oute contribute, contribute," one being from Victoria district
and the others from Kowloon, Radio Telegraph Office, Govern- and finally in the more elaborate congue of the East End of Lon- Two cases of diphtheria (Chinese) ment-bullding:-
don, to "bung in the old spondu- were reported, and one case of en-
licka-not 'arf." teric fever (Chinese).
morrow.
Post Restante · Asiatic Motor Co., Jean Well, we apparently bunged Ancanase, P. D. Adelbert. Dr. C.'em in. Lt. Col. Comyn at the With reference to the notice of Barreda, L. Barret, Bedikton end of the evening (night?) came a meeting of Y.M.C.A. lady help- Publicity Co., F. R. Corson, A. G. forth on the stage and told us so, ers, more helpers are constantly Corbin, Madame Clerget, Miss E. to the tune of $2,000, of which needed. Any ladies interested in Desroches, M. Duncan, Miss Ida $500 is, at the special suggestion the work are cordially invited to Derevitzkoy, Miss Fu Ching-wel, of H.E. the General and Mrs. attend at the Naval and Military A, Hashim, Mrs. S. Horn, E. or L. Luard, to go to the help of the Y.M.C.A., City Hall, at 11 a.m. to-Hangan, W. D. Harris, O. H. distressed miners at Home,
Hulme, Mrs. Shelton Hooper,
From the very sturt we realised R. K. Hepburn, R. Hambly, Wm. that this was to be a thoroughly As the result of a heavy load Hunt (care of C. C. Fuller), Mrs. well run show. We found our- of iron falling on him, whilst E. James (Methodist Mission), selves in possession of a beautiful working cargo on board the s.6. Madame Master-Bari, Mrs. Mc souvenir programme with Mrs. "Khiva," a coolie was instantly Cutcheon-Dobbie, Mrs. C. G. Luard's signature in gold on a killed yesterday. The iron was Mackay, J. MacDonald, K. G. blue cover. The inside was pack- being lowered into the No. 2 hold Mann (Mark, Moody), Fad., Inc.),fed with about $1,000 worth of ad- of the ship when the hoists sud-FL L. Morris (H.K. Exposition vertisements, and the items of denly gave way.
Grounds), H. A, Mohler, R. R. the performance were just as.dif- Marah (Sime, Darby & Co.), Mrs.ficult to find as in a real Coliseum March, Mr. and Mrs. P. McCor-programme at Home. Even the mick, K. J. Manners, Miss C. curtain went up with the military Morgan, Ngo Nam Trinh, E. H. precision of a well-trained London Gesch, Norman Parker, R. Pescio, stage, to reveal the KO.S.B Mr. Przełomski, M. P. Palamo, O. Band tastefully arranged on as- Pritchard, Phil Art Furniture Co., cending terraces of white sheet P. Ripley, Dr. Lindsay Ride, L. covered carpentry. The two Savitzky, D. Stewart, Miss N. B. Basses looked, I thought, a little Tatton, J. Trillat, Mr. F. Trives, precarious at the top of their Mrs. Thomason, Miss D. Williams mountain. They sat with immobile No. 2, Pratt-building, Hart China Inland Mission), Mrs. care, their gigantic instruments avenue, Kowloon, was entered by Withnell, H. E. Watson, H. A. in their laps, and I suspected that a burglar in the small hours of Wimbe, W. G. M. Wilson, N. somewhere under them lurked the yesterday morning. Fortunately, Williams, H. S. Weir, Mrs. piano. It was a false suspicion he was disturbed before he could Weston, Mrs. H. Wilks. ateal anything of value, How- ever, he got away with a waist- coat and a small purse containing some silver money. The flat was occupied by Capt. and Mrs. P. H. Going, Mr. E. Campbell and Mr. R. W. Barnett.
A report has been made to the Police by Li Siu-wah, partner of the Chai Lee Chiu fruit and vege table shop, No. 24, Lee Garden atreet, Wanchai, alleging that the managing partner of the shop, named Li Ping-fai absconded. on February 15, taking, with him $6,000 from the shop's safe.
the first of which items, it is) A dinner dance in honour of the
The
as we learned later in the pro- gramme when we were permitted to see the carpentry without the Bay sheets.
Unpaid Corrpespondence F. Gregory (Repulse Hotel), Miss Shura Ganin, A. de Hazanas, Miss A. Todd.
Registered Articles
The selection of songs and dances with which the concert opened was arranged by Mr. Fitz-
J. S. Bannett, Boster & Co., Earle himself, and the K.O.S.B.'s Commercial Guarantee Bank, W. are to be congratulated on having Diff (H.K. Hotel), Madame an exceptionally capable musician
| hoped, should add as an additional | Shanghai interport football team
attraction and the second as a was held in the Club de Recreio Garousone, H. Horre, Mdme. E. for a band master. The well- Jennex. Mrs. B. H. M. Lloyd, known English, Scottish, Welsh last night, there being a large further revenue producer.
gathering present, the guests, in-C. H. Nolle, Emanuel K. L. Ngo, and Irish, tunes were skilfully Board are of opinion that the cluding ladies, numbering 160. H. C. Pullen, Harry Ross (H.K. strung together, the harmonies in year just closed may be regarded Slater Football Clubs were well Hotel), G. B. Smith, N. Sanger some cases, being refreshingly his has he hesitated to as a successful year financially, represented. The President, Mr. (care of Am. Consulate), Miss own; nor
J. M. da Rocha, presented the Nellie B. Tatton, D. S. Wylie, Yu alter the bass with good effect where he wanted. Altogether a There is also good reason to be two visiting Portuguese players, Thik Co.
thoroughly satisfactory opening, lieve. that in other respects the Messrs. Costa and Favacho, with
Unclaimed Radio Telegrams
the only drawback being the in local "Y" is to be congratulated. two souvenirs on behalf of the Yep Teng Hohhong Bank from capability of a military band of
Club de Recreio. The gathering Amoy.
playing softly. I suppose this is We notice with special pleasure broke up at three o'clock, after a
Inevitable. It would never do if that it has now a library com- most enjoyable evening.
the piano parts of a military tune prising 2,140 volumes. It is also
were lost beneath the tramp of marching feet,
SMOKING IN THEATRE
gratifying to note that the Asso CORRESPONDENCE ciation rooms and the club facill- tics were last year used to a greater extent than previously. A further indication of the Board's intention to make the institution as attractive as posal ble is shown in the statement that additional acommodation
..
Mrs. A. H. M. da Silva and has been provided by the closing greatly to mar one's enjoyment of | family thank all their relatives and in of two verandahs. Very pro- friends for expressions of sym-perly a considerable amount of at- pathy and for floral tributes and tention has been devoted to the Jattendance at the funeral, on the
{ment.
Peacock from Canton. Monpaiwal from Sandakan.
·Trinhxuanduc: from Hanoi. Wing Cheung from Tohelan, Waterfall from Cholon, Fookcheung Poulterer Tchekan.
For item No. 2, the white from mountains disappeared like magic
and Mrs. Bowes-Smith gave us in
Helen Saley Gp from Cincinnati.her own charming way a taste of Yueng Ping Kwong Yuen Shing summer and an April birthday Nam Pek from President Grant, from a Rovert from Morea. Wingolf from Hue.
Slukonshan 64 Winglok-street East from Chicago..
B.C.
Joccasion of their recent bereave.furtherance of the sporting pro-and I may say without the slight-loon from Stuartdollar.
DEATHS.
To the Editor of the "China Mini.”] Sir,-All who have witnessed of the Ban- the performances vard Co. at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, have nothing but com- mendation for the very fine enter tainment given. There is, how- ever, one circumstance that tenda these performances and that is smoking is permitted in the theatre. I attended the Star. Theatre on Saturday evening, with ladies,
clivities of the members and the est exaggeration that all through sections that come under the the performance the ladies suffer- headings of tennis, Hockey, basket ed much discomfort through the
smoky atmosphere that pervad MACKENZIE.On January 20, at ball, billiards, cricket, golf, bathed the auditorium, strong cigars, Hingking, Manchuria, of tying plenics and rambles were well strong cigarettes, pipes, etc., all phus, the Reverend A catered for and appear to have contributing. At the conclusion Mackenzie, B.D., of the United
of the performance, I, quite an Free Church of Scotland Mis- afforded considerable pleasure. old seasoned smoker, suffered alon, in his 50th year.
The "Quiet Hour" too has not headache and nauses, and the THOMPSON-On February 10, at been neglected and an increased ladies who accompanied me, much
Glasgow, Scotland, Mrs. J. Lee attendance is recorded.
more so their clothing even be The ing tainted with the odour of Thompson, mother of Mrs. M. Benwell, Mrs. B. Manners and Literary and Debating Club also tobacco smoke. Mrs. B. G. Wilson, (Shanghai) had a good season, Among the Smoking is not allowed at the aged 71.
Theatre Royal, Hong Kong, and most successful *· events were
it is to be hoped that the man- AGULAR. On February 10, at the,
General Hospital, Shanghal, those of a "mixed"" nature, in agement of the Star Theatre, Guilhermina Maria Cruz which lady friends of the mem- Kowloon, will be pleased to see its d'Agular, aged 61.
bera participated. The "Ladies' way to follow that excellent exam
ple. It would show that con- Nights" and the "Bridge and sideration for their patrons which Whist Drives" were very popular. Is their due, and, if Ignored, 1 that We are glad to note that the "Sea assure those concerned
many otherwise enger patrons
-
EUROPEAN Y.M.C.A.S
ACTIVITIES
theatre.
&
scenic garden with homely suggestion of daffodils in the grass.
Another miraculously, quick change and Mr. Oscar Edgar Carpi Hong Kong Hotel from brought his poor overworked nose Manils.
into a background of black and En G. Cholen 168 Desvaeuxrond orange vertical bars. Dressed to from Paterson, NJ.
represent a man just risen from Yicksangyuen from Vancouver, the sick bed he told us with many variations and some effective use Darro 7 Gran Ville-road, Kow-of the handkerchief that he'd "gut a code! At-Choo l' Fis Wenyokvine Blackness from second item also helped to bring San Francisco.
home to us. the inadequate heat- 5478, 2490, 7115, 6276, 1878 ing arrangements of the City Caré 81 Desnaveroad from Van-Hall, though the impossibility of [obtaining a pianissimo from the Fertilizen from Heerlen."
band made it sometimes a little Ying Batsing from Banjedmsin. difficult to catch all the words. Fookkee from Cebu.
In a well-merited encore he intro- 0022, 0948, 2464, 5887, 4357 duced us to the R.S.P.C.V.:— from Wuchow.
"Don't forget when you order Leo Myler Gpo from Weltevre-Brussels sprouts, that you're go- den.
couver.
*
ing to rob 'n cabbage of its.. young."
Imundez from Derfelinger. Literal from Yunnanful.
Mrs. Cashman, who followed, is Tungfoo, Kowloon, from Jes-well known for the brilliance of seliton.
Paganini's her piano playing. Nordvard Javalijn from. Soera- "Etudes in A Minor," arranged baja.
by Liszt for the piano, Tco Bunker from Vancouver, great fun to listen to, though even B.C.
Sansco from Swatow.
were
In her hands they remain, little more than "Etudes.' She has a few mannerisms that don't help matters musically. She flings her hands about rather recklessly,
Going Section, and the Naval will refrain from tending the KOWLOON'S M.L.C.'S and there is too much of the loud and Military Y.M.C.A affairs were also well looked after. The residential quarters were again in
There is plenty of evidence in the report of the Board of Direc tors of the European Y.M.C.A (which has just been published and which refers to the Associa- good "démand, and the report re- tion's local activities during last cords 68 permanent residents. year) to substantiate, if neces Very plainly the YM.C.A., sary, what is so very well known, whose fine building is one of the namely, that the Association last glories of Kowloon, continues to year, as in previous years, carried do good work towards Improving, through a large and varied pro- morally and physically, the youth gramme which was very bene- of Hong Kong and Howloon. It is
Yours, etc.,
T.
Hong Kong, Feb. 18.
"THE WIZARD”.
THRILLING PICTURE AT THE
WORLD"
STORY OF REVENGE
Wizard."" with Edmi Lowe the leading role,
to kill the
However, was repo
animal,
TO BE HONOURED BY
COMMUNITY DE
pedal. Her performance was, however, much enjoyed, and the encore was much more satisfac- tory some wonderful chromatic runs compelling her to keep her A meeting was recently held at handa more under control. the Peninsula Hotel for the pur- Mrs. Bunje having then contri- pose of arranging the form of a buted two really first rate studies public demonstration to be given of Cockney character, the first by the Kowloon community in part of the programme was honour of the two newly-appoint brought to a rousing conclusion ed Legislative Councillors the with two Highland dances, per- Hon: Mr. J. P. Braga and the Ton formed with that combination of Dr. Tso.
gusto and neatness which is It was unanimously agreed by characteristic of all Scottish dan-
Y.M.C.A. Filipino Club, Kowloon Tong Residents Association, and St. Andrew's Young Men's Club, Twa counry women, mother and that Garden Party will be held daughter, were at the Zoo for the at the Club de Recreio, King's first time. They came to the hip- Park, on March 6, at 6.80 p.m.popotamus, and stood for several FRAILE
ficial to all interested in the Asso. an institution that has long since tracted large houses at the the representatives of the Club de cing, by Captain Abbott and his ciation's welfare and to the con- established its claim to be re-World Theatre on Saturday and Recreto, Kowloon Residents Asso-accomplished sixteen stalwart munity generally. Though there garded as one of the best for its yesterday. It was the story of clation, Kowloon Football Club, warriors.
the revenge planned by a father Kowloon Cricket Cluby the "(Continued on Page 18.) is a slight decrease in the num- particular purpose (which now on su br of those coming under the adays seems to be more than ever son to deal
» varled)---and it fa category of active members,"
thoroughly deserves resident in the Colony, there is a substantial increase of associato port that can ba
wish it contin members, a8 also in the number of non-resident (sea-going) mem- ere." Last. stotal member
upared with 128 dnances show a
dially
i
loon residents are cot, minutes transfixed in silent won ted to co-operate at the dermato
charge of one dollar each. Then the mother turned to her may be obtained at any daughter and said, slowly and
oned Clubs and solemnly-