TUESDAY, FEBRUARY
MUSICAL COMEDY
"CLOWNS IN CLOVER" AT THE STAR
BANVARD COMPANY
HELENA MAY, INSTITUTE CEREMONY
THE CHINA THAILAN
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SOMEAEW RECOMME
Colony with Sir-Coell as its COMING KYENTS ANNOUNCED
-IN THE "MAIL, esteemed Governor. No Incon- siderable credit is also due to Lady Clementi for her, valued con-
To-day-Hong Kong Amateur tribution towards the ervice and progress of this Institute. Andiamatic Club presenta "On Ap her name will long be remembered preval" at the Theatre Royal.
To-day W. R. Banvard's New and cherished in connection there Busical Comedy Co., la "Tip Toes" with.
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Feb, 20-21-World Theatre; "She's The Only One," Chinese picture "Poor Daddy" (2.80 and 7.15 p.m.)
TABLET UNVEILED vide a safe and atting dwelling sonal interest, in the Institute from SHADOWS BEFORE.
for women and girls working in the moment she returned to the
offices and schools far away from their homes and kindred in Europe. Lady May realised the difficulties that beset women and girls in such MRS. SOUTHORN'S SPEECH
A position and the hostel has The Banyard Musical Comedy The unveiling ceremony of a com-jamply justified its existence. It is moment that the Company scored another distinct memorative tablet at the Helena ao full at the
they presented May Institute fast evening was one Religious Committee has had to
at Star Theatre, 9.15, p.m. success when
the dining
Closer Understanding "Clowns in Clover" at the Star of more than ordinary algnificance. hold its meetings in
To-day-Harmaton's Circus, Praya Besides o:lebrating the fifteenth an-room and could not be given the
My fervent hope is that, as time Theatre last night.
The quality of the show may be niversary of the foundation of the special room it would like. This goes on, this Institute will be Fast Reclamation. 9.15 p..
To-day-Queen's Theatre; "En- judged by the fact that each item Helena May Institute the occasion defect we hope to remedy when more and more an important cen- appeared to be more enthusiastic was marked by the fact that honor the alterations are complete. And tre for social service and cement-den."
To-day World Theatre; "She, ally received than the preceding ary membership of the Institute was while on this subject may I throwing closer and better understand- one, and the only regret was that, conferred on Mrs. Ho Kom-tong, out a hint that a hostel of this ing between Western and Chimie The Only One, Chinese picture owing to the length of the pro-wife of one of the two principal kind is urgently needed in Kow-women. In the personal experience "A Courageous Girl" (2.80 and 7.15
loon-a dream of the future-of my family and relatives, the p.m.) gramme, the repeated clamour for benefactors of the Institute.
A third aspect of last evening's which we trust may be realised.
Today — Star Theatre; “HA changes from the old order of encores could not all be granted.
A Social Centre
things have been remarkable. Secretary."
To-day The principal players again sus-gathering was to congratulate Mrs.
-- Majestic The second motive for the erea-The Helena May Institute stands tained their parts with the utmost E. D. C. Wolfe, M.B.E., the retiring Mrs. G. G. credit to themselves and it would vice-president, and
Feb. 20-25-Queen's social centre, a meeting factor in the determination of be invidious to single out any par-Alabaster, M.B.E., on the honours tion of this Institute was to pro- for the greatest influence, as a "Smooth As Satin."
races and those changes. Long may it con- "Love." ticular member for special men-conferred on them for their work in vide a
This side of the tinue to do so.
The times are marked, no doubt, tion where each and all conta connection with the Shanghai De Place for women of all buted so splendidly toward a most fence Force. Both of these ladies denominations.
have also worked strenuously on Helena May is still capable of de-
velopment but during the past year, quite distinctly in the question of enjoyable evening.
towards women. to assemble the new attitude Those who have not yet had behalf of the Institute.
Before the ceremony commenced we have been able
woman in the East the pleasure of being entertained by this talented company cannot the large gathering present sat within its walls women-and men To-day the do better than pass a few happy down to tea in the large hall of the of all of the nations that make occupies no less leading position Institute. All nationals resident in Hong Kong so intensely cosmopoli in society than her sister in the hours at the Star Theatre before Hong Kong were represented in the tan, and so intensely interesting to West. From day to day the woman in the East, is following the all too short "Banvard" sea-gathering. Those present includ- those of us who like to feel we
ed:-Mrs. W. T. Southorn (Presid- are not only loyal sons and laugh-more closely the footsteps of her Western sister in gaining the ent of the Institute) and the Hon. ers of our own country but also same right to education, to equal Mr. Southorn, C.M.G., Mr. Ho Kom-citizens of the world. We hope rights of property and to the exer tong. O.B.E., and Mrs. Ho Kom-that in the future the Helena May cise of the professions and of auf- tong, His Honour Mr. Justice will strengthen the bonds of inter- frage. The more significant fact and Mrs. J. R. Wood (Vice- nailonal friendship by means of to note is that the modern woman President). the Hon, Mr. H. T. Bockal Intercourse and the links of can and will exert greater social Creasy and Mrs. Creasy (Chairman, music, art and literature, and influence and will be manifestly the civilizer of mankind. What House Committee) the Hon. Mr. social service.
I will not keep you much long-is civilization?" "I answer," said E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., and Mrs. Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Alabaster, or, but before calling on Mr. Ho., Emerson, "the power of good Mrs. E. Cock (hon. secretary), the Kam-tong to unveil the tablet I women. It is women that finish lion. Dr. R. H. Kotowall, C.M.G., and will refer to another aspect of to- and refine society, manners and "Woman's duty," as Mrs. Kotewall, Mr. and Mrs. Ho
Feb. 21-At Sales Room, Duddell- Leung, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Ki, the day's gathering a temporary fare- language.
on. Mr. J. P. Braga and Mr. A. el well to two devoted friends of the Ruskin says, "as a member of the Institute, Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs. Commonwealth, is to assist in the Arculli.
Alabaster. We take this opportun- ordering, in the comforting, and, Miscellaneous goods and farn!-- ity of publicly congratulating them in the beautiful adornment of the ture, 2.80 p.m.
Feb. 22-At Sales Room, a valu- on the honour conferred upon them State." So may the Helena May by His Majesty for, arduous and Institute go on from strength to able collection of Postage stampa, valuable work in connection with strength exercising its social in- fluence, in enriching cultural im- the Shanghai Defence Force. Wa
prowment of the Colony, in bring
son comes to an end.
POLICE RESERVE
ORDERS FOR CURRENT WEEK
Orders by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., Captain Superin- tendent of Police, have been issued as under-
Chinese Company Squad Drill Ench Squad Com. mander will arrange for his men to resume Squad drill, etc., as from Wednesday, February 20.
"First Aid to the Injured."- Telegram from Lady May Class for instruction in First Aid The following telegram bas been will be held at the Company's received from Lady May, who had Headquarters on Wednesday, been acquainted with yesterday's February 20, at 5.30 p.m. sharp; meeting :----
Feb, 20-21-Star Theatre; "Adam And Evil."
Feb.
20-21-Majestic Theatre i "Her Honour the Governor."
Feb, 21-Vocal & Piano Recital
at Helena May Institute, 5,30 p.m.
Feb. 22-23-World - Theatre; "Les Miserables."
Rise."
Fab. 22-25-Star Theatre; "Sun
Feb. 23-International dance display at Club de Recreio, King's Park, 4 pm.
Lammerts Auctions
. Feb. 20 At Taikoo Sugar Factory, Quarry Bay, a quantity of surplus atores, 10.30 a.m.
Feb. 20-At Taikoo Sugar Hofin- ery, Quarry Bay, one "Buick" 7- seater motor car, noon.
5.15 p.m.
Sports Feb. 28 Meeting of H.K.V.D.C..
Lecturers-Dr. T. P. Woo and Mr. "Affectionate greetings to all wish them an enjoyable well-earning genuine understanding between Sergeants Mess Committee, & p.m.
"(Sd.) Helena May,"
Mrs. Southorn's Speechi
(Ap-
Feb. 20-At St. Patrick's Hall,-5 Garden Road, the Rev. Fr. P. Joy, S.J., lectures on "A Book And Its. Story," 5.30 p.m.
"The Helena May Institute for women was opened, on September 12, 1916, It was founded mainly through the generosity of Sir Es Kadoorie. Kt, and Mr. Ho, Kom tong, O.B.E., assisted by many other CHINA AND FRANCE
subscribers, to commemorate the valuable service rendered to the Colony by Helena, wife of Sir Henry May, G.C.M.G., Governor of Hong Kong.
NEW COMMERCIAL TREATY PROBLEMS
T. K. Chak.
ed holiday. We shall miss them the East and West; and may its
March 1--Hong Kong Tramways Signalling Signalling. The
· Measta, Annual Meeting, very much and we look forward to social service gain more new sn-Ltd., Squad will attend at the Com- Supported by the members of the pany's Headquarters for practice Committee Mrs. Southern took her their return. In addition I am re- thusiasts and new worker, Fro Jardine's office, noon.
March 7-Forty-second annual in Morse and Semaphore under seat on the platform. On rising to quested by the Committee to ask aperity to the Institute!
Mrs. Ho Kom-tong to accept plause.)
meeting of Shareholders of HK. & Cown Sergeant R15, Ow Yeung deliver the opening speech she was
Membership
the 1 of
I have very great pleasure in K. Wht, & Godown Co., Ltd., Messrs. Kin Heng, on Wednesday, loudly applauded.
Mrs. Southora Honorary
Helena May, Institute, which owes unveiling this tablet.
Jardino offices, noon. February 20, at 6.30 p.m. sharp. said:
Miscellaneou The Tablet Examination in Part 2.-The I feel very sensible of the honour so much to her husband. (Ap-
From the platform Mr. Ho drew To-day-Band of the 1st Bn. annual examination in Part 2 of and the good fortune that have be-plause.)
I now call upon Mr. Ho Komea cord and revealed to the gather-Queen's Royal Rgt. beats. "Retreat" Training Course will be resurned fallen me in presiding this after- at the Company's Headquarters noon. As a comparative newcomer tong to unveil the tablet, so that ing. a plain bronze tablet which on H.K. Cricket Club ground, 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, at to the Colony, it is only owing to there may be a permanent record bore the following inscription: 5.30 p.m. sharp, under Chief In- the absence of our President, Lady in the building of the origin of spector H. J. Paterson, Principal Clementi that I occupy the chair this invaluable asset in the life of of the Police Training School. to-day. We regret greatly that Hong Kong. (Loud Applause.) Lady Clement is not with us on Mr. Ho, Kom-tong's. Speech Indian Company Strength. Constable R255, this memorable occasion but we In reply Mr. Ho Kom-tong Sheikh Abdullah, has been taken know she is with us in spirit for the sald:-At the opening of this build- on the strength of the Indian Helena May Institute is very dearing on September 12, 1916, I had
to her heart.
the honour and pleasure of being Company as from February 18.
It may perhaps seem inappropri- the speaker on that occasion. Once Constables R.224, Jethanand Vateram, and R236, Motoornall ate that one like myself unacquaint again I am privileged to be the Ladharam, having left the Colony, ed personally with Lady May should spokesman at this unveiling cere- As I said in 1916, speak- for good, have been struck off the take this prominent part to-day, but mony. strength of the Indian Company it may interest those present to ing on behalf of the late Sir Elle
know that years ago, when the pro- Kadoorie, Kt, and others who loon works of the Hong Kong & as from February 15.
spect of my living in Hong Kong made themselves responsible for Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., under the The weekly instructional patrol had never crossed my mind, I was the erection of this building, the supervision of Mr. Geo. Duncan, of the Kowloon Section will take brought into contact with the goodjobject was to erect some perman- 0.3.E. It was admired by all.
! Mrs., Ho Kem-tong's Honorary Fall in at the Tsimtsatsui Fire in
Membership Brigade Station at 5.30 p.m.
Upon accepting the Committee's to collect for the Little Falks' Warded services rendered to the Colony. sharp. Dress Winter uniform.
The weekly instructional petrol in the Queen's Hospital for chil-That mimorial took the form of invitation to an honorary life mem us the Gov bership of the. Institute Mrs. Ho
He added that arrangements for of the Hong Kong Section willdren, and among the most ardent this building. With take place on Thursday, February contributors to the fund were Lady crnment of Hong Kong co-operated Kom-tong, amidst loud applause, a settlement of French claims aris- 21. Fall in at Central Police Sta. May's little daughters. So that let by granting the free lease of this became the recipient of a parching from the Nanking incident had tion at 5.15 p.m. sharp. Dress-ters between Government House, most beautiful and centrally situat ment at the hands of little Miss also been completed. The amount Hong Kong, and myself were freely ed alte. The gracious lady whose Kathleen Wolfe, on behalf of the of compensation China had agreed Winter uniform.
exchanged, and it seems a queer nam is thus enshrined in this Committee.. coincidence that I should just have building, was indeed remarkable Farewell, Presentations
Flying Squad
place on Tuesday, February 19. work of Lady May. I was writing ent memorial of the high esteem
the children's magazine, and affectionate, regard in
曲
Sharpshooters' Company
which
"Little Folks," to inspire ita readers Lady May was held for her devot-
This Institute stands as a means of furthering the social service to which Lady May devoted so mach time and enthusiasm,”
The tablet was cast at the Kow-
Leave. Mr. E. R. Dovey, spent several months in Govern- for her wisdom, wide sympathy To mark the Committee's and
THE NANKING INCIDENT
Shanghai, Yesterday. Dr. C. T. Wang (the Foreign Minister) interviewed, declared that the general principles of French commercial treaty concerning Indo- China had been agreed upon, and he expected shartly to hold a final meeting with the French Minister,
after which the treaty would be' signed.
to pay was about $100,000 of, which $30,000 represented compensation for one Frenchman killed by Com- A.S.P. (R) has been granted leave meat House, which in those days and kindly, concern for the wel-members' appreciation of the dis munists. This sum, however, the of absence from the Colony com- was only a name to me. So I may fure of those among whom she interested public services of two French Government had agreed to mencing February 15.
alment claim to know Lady May, lived for so many years in Hong members about to leave the Colony contribute towards philanthropic Crown Sergeant R402, C. A. I have certainly as much claim to Kong. Those lovely surroundings, on home leave souvenirs were pre-work in China.--Reuter. Grimes, has been appointed by knowledge of someone I have never the charming outlook and environnanted to Mra. E. D. C. Wolfe (re- the Hon. Captain Superintendent seen as a gentleman in Ceylon who ment, the fair approaches, the ad- tiring vice-president). and Mrs. of Police to command this Com-was anxious to get a post. He went vancement of understanding and C. C. Alabaster, M.B.E. pany as from. February 15, vice to a friend of ours and mentioned good will and concord as revealed
Before the gathering dispersed.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
held as usual on Monday, Feb-Chief Justice," said our friend. "I pressing and conveying the spirit the acceptance of the ever-popular THE
HE Undersigned have received] instructions to sell by Public
ON
Mr. E. R. Dovey on leave.... some distinguished man so a refer- in the activities of this institute, charming Miss Patsy Taggart "Défendu" Class. This will be lence. "Do you really know the have precisely succeeded in ex-stepped forward and offered for ruary 25, at Police Headquarters know him more or less," was the and understanding of Lady May as President of at 5.30 p.m. under. Sergeant R. J. answer, "having spoken to him once the first President of this Institute. w. T. Southorn, a beautiful
the H.MI, Mrs. Auction, Hunt. Dress-Mufti.
on the telephone." Well, I think my Great as is our admiration for the bouquet of flowers trimmed with (Sgd.) D. L. King, D.S.P. (R.), claim is better than that. But in lady in whose honour this edifice
any case it is not necessary to know atands in Hong Kong for all the dainty silk ribbons. The President SMALLPOX RAVAGES Lady May personally to appreciate good that it implies for present warmly thanked the gathering for her splendid work for Hong Kong and future generations of women, the presentation, and the ceremony
concluded ty or the affection and esteem in which I am happy to think that the mem- she was held in this Colony,
bers of the Helena' May Institute
NEARLY FIFTY CASES IN A WEEK
The Helena May Institute in the can be congratulated on having in The Chancellor of the Exchequer. concrete embodiment of Lady May's the Incumbent president, Mrs. has received from a Newcastle- The official return issued by the influence here. It originated, with Southorn, a worthy successor in upon-Tyne man: £500 5 per cent. Medical Department shows that for two of her friends, Sir Dills the truest sense of the word. War stock as a gift to the nation. the week ended February 18 there Kadoorie, who is, alas! no longer Evidences there are of innumar- were 47 cases of small pox report with us, and Mr. Ho Kọn:-tong,|able occasions when Mrs. ed-17 from Victoria district, 28 whom we are delighted to see here Southorn has manifested the same from Kowloon, and two from Shaul- to-day. Mr. Ho Kom-tong's support genuine and profound Interest in kiwan. All were Chinese, includ- of good work in the Colony la-toothe significance of the activities; ing ono Imported. During the well known to need many words from in, this Institute and the promise same week 01 deaths were notified. me. Whether it la Habına May or and fulfilment of its Idenis,
Yesterday 17 fresh cases were the St. John Ambulance er flower
Mrs. Southorn's Servic notilled-nine from Victoria, seven growing or racing, Mr. Ho Kom- Mrs. Southorn ever since her from Kowloon, and one from Shau- tong throws himself, whole hearted-arrival in the Colony, has devoted- kiwan. Sixteen were Chinese and ly into things and brings in addi- herself whole-heartedly to carry one Japanese;
tion a perennially cheerful spirit, on the good work of the Institute which is good work in itself... and keep alive its object of in
A fire broke out yesterday To return to this Institute. It creasing benefit to the position of afternoon in a small brick dwell-was Sir Ellie Kadoorie and Mr. Ho women ofther resident in or pass- ing house opposite the Teunwan Kom-tong who set the ball rolling ing through the Colony. More Police Station. The Kowloon Fire with unificent donations. It was than that," Mrad Southorn 168 Brigade received the call at a they who made the Helena May staunch and active worker in the little before 2 p.m., and were out Institute, a practical proposition removal of that social barrier that in good time, but, in spite of this, and with the generous assistance of has hitherto kept the women of it was found on arrival that the many others. It rose Into being and différent races apart in Hong Kon house was completely gutted. was opened in The flames were promptly, check was intended. ed, However, and prevented from which Lady May spreading to neighbouring build great
Ings There was no casualty but which the mid the Inmates of the house lost all heartedlyy: It their property
tember, 1918, It Bhe has created, within these
an instrument by an atmosphere of a coold carry on the Social League of Nati
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