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MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1929.
DR. TSO
DINNER "GIVEN BY CHINESE MERCHANTS
"VARSITY SOCIAL
ST. JOHN'S HALL ANNUAL
GATHERING &
PLEASING PROGRAMME,
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TO-DAY'S RADIO
“HELENA MAY INSTITUTE”
Lenokpel uv TO BE RELAYED
The following programme will be broadcast today from the Gov. Broadcasting ernment
Station 2.B.W. on 850 metres.
THE CHINA-MAIL,
“FAUST”
AMBITIOUS PRODUCTION
QA-AT QUEEN'S
FINE PHOTOGRAPHY
"Faust" with Emil Jannings in the difficult role of Mephisto, the Evil Spirit, and Gosta Ekman in the title role, started its run to fult
terday and will continue until to
morrow.
30 YEARS' PUBLIC. SERVICE
More than a hundred of the
The annual social of St. John's leading Chinese residents in the Hall of the Hong Kong University Colony assembled In the Kam Ling was held at the hostel on Saturday restaurant, Weal Point, on Satur-night.. It took the form of a concert 5 p.m.-Lecture by Mr. C. A. S. day night 45 hosts to the and dance, and proved to be an un-Williams. "Chinese Symbolic Art."houses at the Queen's Theatro yes- Hon. Dr. S. W. Taɔ (To qualified success.
Relayed from the Helena May In- Seen-won), O.B.E., LL.D., who
There was a large attendance, stitute. was recently appointed an Unofficial which filled to capaelty the hostal's 7.48 p.m.--Evening Weather Re- member of the Legislative Council,
spacious ball. This was transform- | port. The Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, od into a place of beauty with bright } { 8 p.m.-Evening Programme, Kt. Bach., senior Chinese member of coloured checked patterns around (Columbia Records supplied by the Legislative Council, presided. the pillars, a profusion of streamers courtesy of Messrs. The Anderson Among the distinguished gathering of all hues of the rainbow forming Music Co.)
Mr. Yau-tsun. C.B.E. a canopy overhead, with numerous Petite Sulte," (Debussy). (Chairman of the Hong Kong Chin- balloons suspended from the colling
Sir Dan Godfrey and The ese General Chamber of Commerce), and the lights cunningly concealed
London Symphony that the hall WAB well:
Orchestra. Mr. Liang Shih-yi (ex-Premier and so ex-Minister of Finance), Mr. Chau Buminated whilst ginre was elimin- Tung-shang, Mr. T. N. Chau, Mr.ated.
were
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Leung But-yue, Mr. Tam Woon- Another feature of the decoration tong, Mr.lp Lan-chuen, Mr. Chan were the hangings on the walls in shape of maske which Heung-pak (of the Chamber of the Commerce) and representatives of Immediately gave
merry The stage the largest Chiness Institutions In feeling on entering.
merchants, com- at one end of the hall the Colony, also
a contrast to the rest of pradores, and members of the learn was
It ed professiona
the decoration. was simply The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewail, draped with no "prop" except a C.M.G., LL.D., was prevented by in-plano, a background, made by a disposition from sitting at the filmsy light green curtain, and sub- sumptuous repast.
dued lights. The effectiveness of the stage decoration did not suffer in the least on account of its sim- plicity, which was really the cause of its appeal and elicited expressions of pleasure on all hands.
Double Honour During the evening, firecrackers were fired by neighbours, co-inci- dentally, one string lasting a quar- ter of an hour. Sir Shou-son Chow, in a witty speech, referred to the firecrackers as a happy augury of Dr. Tan's appointment to the Legis
lative Council.
Sir Shou-son Chow observed that the gathering wished to do honour to Dr. Tso but, in fact. Dr. Tso was honouring the gathering by his presence.
Reference was made by Sir Shou- son to Dr. Tso's service in the
Colony for over 30 years and with
abundant result.
Ten years ago, the senior Chinese Councillor continued, there were over 600,000 Chinese in the Colony. The number now exceeded 1,000,000. Evidence of the Government's paternal Interest in the community was forthcoming in the appointment of Dr. Tso as a third representative of the Chinese in the legislature.
Chinese
Sir Shou-son Chow emphasised that Dr. Tso is not-as has been wrongly stated a member for Kowloon. He fa, Sir Shou-son said. one of the Chinese representatives in the Colony of Hong Kong.
There were two reasons for doing honour to Dr. Tao; the first, his appointment to Council, the second. the conferment of the dignity of recognition of O.B.E. on him in services to the Colony, to the public at large and to the Chinese com- munity. (Prolonged applause).
Classic Reply
Dr. Tsa's classic reply was punc- tuated with applause. The Imperial Government having sanctioned ex tension of the Legislative Council, he said, the Hong Kong Government had condescended to overlook his shortcomings and appoint him an Unofficial member. This was not an honour to him, Dr. Tso insisted, but an honour to the Chinese com- munity.
He considered the banquet, Dr. Tso added. an honour to all the Chiness of Hong Kong; and, such being the occasion, he should have one of the hosts to the been community which had been honour- ed by the Government. However, he had been placed in the position of a guest. Accordingly, he took it .upon himself, as a representative of the community, to tender hearty that as to the hosts.
Dr. Tso gave an undertaking to do his best with the co-operation of : his esteemed colleagues, the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow and Hon. Dr. Kotewall.
Mr. Li Yau-isun
Further colour was added to the
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It is an ambitious production in which careful attention was given to details, and this, coupled with clever interpretation of the various reles by the artistes taking part, and Ane photography, makes the film as "nearly perfect as possible.
The story is too well known to require repetition, but, the scenes presented on the screen in its un- "In Love,"
folding are well conceived and roalis- "Angel's Serenade,"
tically executed the struggle of Tenor, Hubert Eisdell. Faust between the good and evil in- "Song of the Soul,"
fluences of Cherubin and Mephisto; "Reverie,"
his fall from grace, and the thrilling 'Cello Solo, W. H. Squire, finale when he voluntarily goos to Two Black Crowe in Jail,"
the stakes with the maiden he had Comedy Sketch, Moran and Mack,betrayed prompted by "Love," the "Tip-Toes-Nice Baby,"
“one single word which was enough Duet, Evan Thomas and Vera Bryer. to destroy his pact with the Evil
Tip-Toes-It's a Graat Little One" and procure his salvation.
World,"
Laddie CIA. "Tip-Toes-These Charming
People,"
Trio: Dorothy Dickson, Laddle Cliff, and John
Kirby. "Tip-Toes-Sweet and Low Down,"
Duet: Laddle Cliff and
Peggy Beatty. ladies present with the result that
dresses of the many "The Spring," (Sonata in F Major). Arthur Catterall (Violin), William Murdoch (Plano) a very animated scene was present- ed.
"The Bride," Some Good Talent
"Such a Look,"
picturesque decoration of the hall by the pretty
Soprano, Joyce Barbour.
Sir Henry Wood and the New Queen's Hall Orchestra. "Passing By," "Ettrick,"
The social opened with an excel-
Comedian, George Robey. of instrumental "How Now, Brown Cow?" lent programme and vocal Items which pleas"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," ed immensely. The first item was # fine piece of Chinese "Carmen" (Bizet). classical music presented by Messrs. W. K. Fung and S. F. Chan, who were deservedly well applauded. Then followed. Mr: H. C. Leong with a well rendered violin aolo with plano accompaniment by Mr. F. K. Chan. Another pleasing piece of Chinese music was presented by who sang a Miss S. H. Cheung. native song with pretty effect, ac- companied on Chinese muskal In- atraments by Messrs. Ng, Fung, Chan and Chan.
Baritone, Dennis Noble. "Humoreske," "Handel's Largo,"
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Tenor, Cecil Sherwood. "Chanson Hindoue," "Reigen,"
'Cello Solo, W. H. Squire. “The Parson in Defence of Par-
scne,"
The Vicar of Mirth, Vivian Foster. "Martha." (Ah! So Pure). A novelty turn for an amateur | "Rigoletto," performer was offered by Mr. S. S. Ong who gave a solo on the musical saw with plano accompaniment by Mr. F. K. Chan. The music given out by the saw sounded like a female voice humming and it had an un- usually pleasant appeal for the listeners. The concert was wound up with a sketch entitled "Hostel Life" presented by a hand of resi. dents who were referred to on the programame as "Our Own Regulars."
Dancing
Dancing fallowed to music by the Hong Kong Hotel Orchestra which played the following well arranged
programme:-
Fox Trot: "Where you are near or
far." Fox Trot: "Hit the dock-Hallelujah." Fox Trot: "Collegians" Fox Trot: "You are a real sweet
heart."
Waltz: "Jeannine,"
Fox Trot: "Angel Mine."
Fox Trot: "That's my weakness now.” Fox Trot: "Lucky in Love." Waltz: "Ramona."
Fox Trot: "You are wonderful." Fox Trot: "My girl Sal."
Fox Trot: "Speedy boy."
Waltz: "Chiquita,”
'Cello Saló, W. H. Squire. 10.10 p.m.-News Bulletin. The Fair Mald of Perth," "The Marriage of Figaro,"
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Beecham Symphony Orchestra. "Minuet." (Lull). "Miniature Revues-No. 2," (How's That?).
Emmy Joyce, Billy Leonard,
God Save the King.
AUSTRALIAN MINERS
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COAL SHORTAGE AVERTED
IN SYDNEY
WAGE CUT QUESTION
SHADOWS BEFORE.
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL,"
"Today" — "Faust,” at Queen's Theatre.
To-day "The Samoan Dancers” (at 9.20 p.m.) at Star Theatre."
To-day "The Kid Brother," at World Theatre.
To-day "The Wizard," at Star Theatre.
To-day-Majestic Theatre; "Bar- delys The Magnificent.".
Mar. 6-Garden Party at Club de Recreio, King's Park, in honour of the Hon. Mr. J. P: Braga and the Hon. Dr. Tso, 5.20 p.m.
March 6-7"Spring Fever at World Theatre.
March 6-7-"Knockout Reilly" at Star Theatre.
Mar. 6-9 "Tempest," at Queen's Theatre..
March 7-Musical Medby at Helena May Institute, 5.30 p.m.
Mar. 8-S.P.C.A. Fancy Dresy and. Masked Ball at Peninsula Hotel.
March 8-9-Sunrise," at World Theatre.
March 8-9-"The Merry Widow" at Star Theatre.
Lammerts' Auctions March 8-At No. 14 The Peak, a quantity of Valuable household furniture, 3 p.m.
Mar. 12-At Auction Rooms, 4,
Daddall-at, valuable leasehold pro-
perties in four lots, 3 pan.
Mar. 19, 14, 15, 16-At 3, Bowen- road, a part of Mrs. C. Montagué | Ede's valuable.household furniture,
from 11.a.m.
Sports
March 18- St. Peter's Church Y.M.C.'s 'Marathon Race, 8 p.m.
March 24-Fanling Hunt: Grand National Meeting
Sydney, Saturday. Mar. 9--First Extra Race meet- The conference of mining unlons|ing of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, has rejected all proposals involving Happy Valley. the northern colliery owners ex- a wage cut. The notice posted by
pired to-day, and 11,000 miners in the directly affected mines which are not in the Federation are con- tinuing work. There is no fear of an early coal shortage in Sydney Router.
Meetings March Meeting of the Sanitary Board, 4.15 p.m.
March 7-Forty-second annimal meeting of Shareholders of H.K. & K. Whf, & Godown Co., Ltd., Messrs.
Mr. A. McCracken, aged 89, who has died at Launceston, Cornwall, | Jardine offices, noon. was a Sunday school teacher for 68 years,
STAR
THEATRE
UNIQUE ATTRACTION
FOR A FEW DAYS. ONLY
TO-NIGHT
At 9.20 p.m.
IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SHORT PICTURE PROGRAMME
THE
Mart Daly and Company. SAMOAN DANCERS
10.30 p.m.-Close Down.
AIR ESTIMATES
DECREASE' FOR THIS YEAR
ECONOMIC EFFORTS
London, Saturday. The Air Estimates amount to $16,200,000, a decrease, of 250,000
Fox Trot: "You're just a great big as compared with 1928. The gross
bnby doll.
Fox Trot: "Dream Kisses."
Blues: Selected.
Fox Trot: "Good news." Waltz: "Garmen.”
The following are the officials to whom much credit is dus for the excellent arrangements made:
Warden, Rev. C. B. Shann; Chairman, Mr. C. W. Lam; Hon. Tresaurer, Mr. T. K. Lien.
Committee Members: Messrs. H. T. Bee, Y. F. Boon, Chan Sack fong, K. W. Chau, 3. F. Chan, W. N. Chau, P. F. Fung, K. C. Lam, K. D. Ling, B. S. Lim, C. F. Lo, K. 8. Ng. T. E. K. Sre, T. K. Tan, T.-L. Tan,
In conclusion, Dr. Tso drew atten- tion to a further honour for the Chinese community, namely, the appointment of Mr. Li Yau-tsun (in the New Year Honours) to be a K. S. Tay, A. L. Teal, Y. S. Woo, Commander of the Most Excellent and E. Q. Lim, Hon. Secretary. Order of the British Empire.
On the call of Dr. Tso, the gather- ing drank the health of Mr. Li Yau- the toast of the guest of honour. done when the Chairman had given taun doing so as heartily as it had done when the Chairman had given the toast of the guest of honour.
ANTI-WAR PACT
RATIFICATION BY BRITISH EMPIRE
FORMALLY DEPOSITED
Washington, Saturday.
CHINESE FLIGHT
GETS INTO TROUBLE AT START
total is £19,645,000 being an in- crease of $510,000 wirlch, in a memorandum, Sir Samuel Hoare, Minister for Air, points out, is out- weighed by a slightly larger in- crease in appropriations in aid.
He declares that the result has been achieved by the most atrenuous efforts of economy, and that "a progressive reduction in the net Air Estimates cannot be expected to continue."
Trials of "Airships
The memorandum says that the construction of R100 and 101 took longer than anticipated due to the fact that both airships represent a great step forward in size and em body novel principles in design. The airships should begin thele trials in the Spring. It is hoped that flights to overseas banče, like "Kazachi" and Montreal will be sue" cessfully carried, out during the year
London, Saturday. The Chinese airman, Wen Lin
It is intended In the coming year. techen, accompanied by a Danish to add the equivalent of seven new colleague, started from Croydon on squadrons, namely, a regular a flight to China on one of the squadron, a cadre squadron, three fourteen Cirrus Avian. aeroplanes auxiliary, Air Force squadrons for ordered by China to train Chinese to Home, defence, two new fights for fly in the new school at Nanking, the Fleet air arm, and another unit He is proceeding via Berlin Con- for the flying boate, Reuter stantinople, Iraq, and Indla?--Rau-
ter.
R.A.F. Flying Boats
Wen's Adventure yeye aka
- London, Sunday.** The three Royal Air For The British Ambassador. at Wen Lin-tschen was nearly forced Southampton dying boats whic Washington has deposited with the down at sea soon after he had left. England on Thursday ar State Department the ratification of, | started his flight to China. The yeste yat Marseilles and are the Kellogy Pact on behalf of Great anginee misbehaved in mid-Channel, today to make a further, stage Britain, the North of Ireland, so the pilot decided to turn back
South Africa, Australia, New Zea. Dover. Mar
land, and Indie. JONES - Rapidly losing in
The Canadian and Irish Freeed the
Stata Ministers, in Washington are landed sat
depositing the ratification on being Unli
of their own Router's Amariorü.
Naples on their Journey to Bäsrah
where, they will bas
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A REPERTOIRE OF NATIVE SONG AND DANCE NUMBERS, INCLUDING THE FAMOUS "SIVA SIVA DANCE!** Prices of Admission $2 and $1. Booking at Montrle's and
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Mar. 8-Hong Kong Football meeting Referees Association Chaplain's Hut, Scandal Point.
March 13 Fortieth annual meet- ing of Green Island Cement Co., Ltd., St. George's Bldg., Chater-rd.,
noon.
Mar. 22-Fortieth annual meeting of shareholders of The Hong Kong' Electric Co., Ltd., P. & O. Buildlog,
11 am.
Miscellaneous
Today Public lecture at Helena May Institute on "Chinese Symbolic Art," 5 p.m.
Mar. 4-Distribution of prizes by Mrs. W. T. Southorn at the Italian Convent, 35 Cainerd., 6 p.m.
March At University Union Assembly Room, lecture on "Examin- ations," by Pref. L. Forster, 8 p.m.
March 15 Prize distribution at King's College, 11 a.m.
March 7-Distribution, of, Prizes- at the Central British School, Kow- loon.
March 12-Lecture at University (Roam K. main bldg.) on "A Visit to East Africa" by Prof. W. Brown, 8.80 p.m.
Parents of Patcham (Sussex) school children, when they heard that the Brighton Education Com- mitteee cannot provido covered om- nfbuses to take the children to school at Brighten, decided that they should remain "on strike."
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