WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1929.
ST. GEORGE'S DAY "RETREAT" AND A SMOKING
CONCERT
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However, England. also had her St. George's fame has come down own day and on that day they to us from earliest history.
In the Saxon days King Arthur spoke of Englishmen. They were proud of the fact that in the and the Knights of the Round: Great War, of the fighting forces Table called themselves "The THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL which went from the British Brotherhod of St. George." King 1les, 80 per cent. were English-Richard Coeur de Lion and the The Hong Kong Cricket Club men. While the casualties were Crusaders bore on their shields the regretted, their sympathies went Cross of St. George. Their battle ground was filled yesterday after out to those who were left behind. cry was "St. George for England." noon when, under the auspices of The English casualties for the National Holiday Decreed- the Society of St. George, Hong whole of the war amounted to 82 In the year. 1282 at the Council Kong, it being the anniversary of
per cent. which showed the pro-jof Oxford it was decreed that the the patron saint of Englishmen, minent part they had taken. feast of St. George should the Band, Drummers and Buglers They were also proud to know observed as a national holiday. of the 1st Battalion the Somerset that about 88 per cent. of the King Edward III in the year 1347 Light Infantry sounded "the Royal Navy were Englishmen, instituted the Order of the Garter Retreat."
and of the Army $2 per cent. were of that nationality.
H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.) was met on arrival by Mr. H. R. B. Ilancock (President of the H.K.C.C) and the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton (President of the Society of St. George). Lt. Col. C. H. Little. D.S.O., Officer Commanding the 1st Somersets, was also present. Rounds of applause greeted each item in the programme, which was as follows:---
1. Fanfare of Bugles.
Ž The Retreat.
3. March, Sambre et Meuse.
4. Bugle March, Windsor.
5. Descriptive Picec, The Ride
of St. George.
6. Bugle March, Old Faithful.
7. Grand Fantasia of English
Songs.
8. March.
Georgia.
Marching
Rule Brittania.
thro'
The Evening Hyman Regt. March...Prince Albert God Save The King, Smoking Concert
Glory of Zeebrugge St. George's Society is parti- cularly proud of the assault on Zeebrugge which took place on St. George's Day with the battle cry
be
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THE
THE Steamship the blue ribbon of chivalry- dedicating it to St, George, and
ALIPORE"' directing that the annual festival carrying His Majesty's Nails will should be held at Windsor on St. be despatched from this port on George's Day.
or About THURSDAY, the 25th
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ON SATURDAY, April 27, 1929, commencing at 10.30 am...
at The Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels Public Bar, at. 16,
Des Voeux Road."); One Very Large Carved Teak Marble Top Counter with Brass Foot Railings, also the back por tion made of Fine Carved Teuk wood with Fine Oil Painted Panels and Large Bavelled Mir
rora
and Two Large Teak Ice Boxes. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
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Auctioneers. Hong Kong, April 24, 1929. ndrocles will be received at this instructions to sell by Public THE Undersigned have received
King Henry V won the great April, 1929, at 5 pm, taking; victories of Creasy. Poitiers and Cargo for the above Ports. of "St. George for England," Mr. Agincourt under the banner of St. Silk, Valuables and Tea for Italy, Shenton added.
George, Shakespeare represents France and London (under arrange- Anyone who had been in the him as saying "Cry God for Harry ment) will be transhipped at East during the past years of try-England and St. George." The Bombay into the Mail Steamer ing conditions appreciated the ar-stirring days of Drake and Raleigh preceeding direct to Larseilles rival of the Shaforce and the the gallant fight of Sir Richard and London. augmentation of the forces al-Grenville of the "Revenge," took
place under the banner of St. Office until Noon, the day of ready in the Far East,
Thanks were tendered to the George. It was the flag of Eng sailing. The contents and value of
which these undaunted all packages must be declared. Lee Hysan Estate Co., Ltd., for land
to the
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Hong Kong, 24th April, 1929.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
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From MIDDLESBRO', DUNKIRK,
the loan of the theatre: to H.E. pioneers unfurled on the shores of the Commander-in-Chief, China the New World--the fag which to Station, for the services of the encircled the globe and carried to MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO., Band; to the individual members the Indies, those long and lasting of the Band; to the artistes and foundations of our gloricus Empire. performers; to the ladies and Under the redoubtable Binke, the our ships thundered gentlemen who had assisted; to cannon of merabers of the committee; and to along the shores of the Mediter Lt. Col. Little and officers of the runean, bringing succour Somerset L. L for giving services weak and justice to the oppressed. of the Band to play at the Well might Cromwell say "By such missions as these, we shall make H.K.C.C.
the "name of Englistinen as great! as that of Rome was, "in Rome's most palmy days." It was Blake. (The Steamship,
"BENNEVIS" who defeated the Dutch, compelled the maritime powers of Europe to formed that all Goods are being and
Consignees of Cargo are hereby in: again acknowledge England "Mised at their risk into the hazardous in token of and/or extra hazardous Godowns of treas of the seas," which to this day, the whip-lash The Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf pennant, with St. George's cross and Godown Co., Ltd., whance and/or at the hoist, is borne by all His from the whurves delivery may be Majesty's Ships in commission;
tained
MR. SHENTON'S SPEECH
Address on St. George's Day Broadcast
The colours of St. George's cross, in lights and in flags, dis- tinguished Lee Theatre, East! Point, last night. for the Society's smoking concert. to Servicemen who thoroughly enjoyed the en- The President of the Society of tertainment, The coats-of-arms St. George (the Han. Mr. W. E. L. of English towns took a promin-Shenton) last night broadcast ent part in the decorations which locally to Canton, Swatow and the work of Mr. W. A. Wuchow) an address from Z.B.W. Cornell who was also responsible Eagland. A large number of for the stage effects and lighting listeners-In heard the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton spesk as fol- lows: Englishmen and English- The highest class music hall of women, To-day ig the an- London could only equal the niversary of the martyrdom variety concert given last night of St. at
were
First Class Concert
He
LONDON & STRAITS.
ob-
No claims will be admitted after the
rent.
and the Banner of St. George re- Goods have left the Godowns, and all mains the Admiral's flag, our flag. Goods remaining undelivered after to which the poet Campbell sang:- the lat May, 1929, will be subject to
"Ye mariners of England All claims against the steamer must | "That guard our native Seas, be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 18th May, 1920, or they "Whose flag has braved
will not be recogsized. thousand years
a
"The Battle and the Breeze."
At Zeebrugge
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the at 10 am, by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.
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MONDAY, April 29, 1929, commencing at ii a.m.,
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A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD ·
FURNITURE-
Comprising:-
Chesterfield Couch, Chesterfield Chairs, Teak Dining Table, Teak; Dining Chairs. Teak Sideboard, Teak Glass Cabinet, Teak Ice Chests, Brass Ornaments, Chinese Porcelain, Dinner Crockery, Glass Ware, Fictures, Curtains, Carpets,
etc.
Teak Bedstead, Teak Wardrobe with Glass Door, Teak and Marble Top Washstand, Teak Dressing Table, Teak Chest of Drawers Tables, et
also Few Pieces of Blackwood Ware. (Furniture by Lane, Crawford,
Ltd.
On View from Sunday, April 28, 1929.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers, Hong Kong, April 24, 1929.
George
of Lydda, the the Lee Theatre, and the Patron Saint of England. Society is to be congratulated on met his death on the 23rd of April its excellent choice of material. A. D. 30%.
It was on St. George's Day and 30th inst It is on April 23 in Practically all the kcal talent each year that the English in all with the battle cry-"St. George
No Fire Insurance has been effect THE Undersigned have received and warm favourites of the com- parts of the world gather to-for England" that carried the un-
instructions from E. A. S. munity were asked to give their gether, happy in the fact that they conquerable forces of England and
Bills of Lading will be countersign- Hayward Esq., O.B.E., to sell by assistance, and the audience, are English and that England is the British Empire carried the ed by,
Public Auction, assault of Zeebrugge, that incom- GILB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD. numbering over a thousand, were their native land.
Agents. unanimous in their appreciation. "Tis a glorious charter, deny parable feat, that will live for all
Hong Kong, 24th April, 1929. The concert opened with a selection by the string band of H.M.S. "Kent." The acoustic ar-i rangements of the theatre were so good that the band was heard to greater adfantage than could be possible ellewhere.
it who can "That's breathed in the word:
I'm an Englishman."
Greetings
time.
St. George not only lives in the past, but to-day, and in the future. He is representative
.
ON
TUESDAY, April 30, 1929, commencing at 11 a.m.
at No. 18, MacDonnell Road
(Lower Flat).
A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE·
Comprising:
of English they can,--to look at something I have received as President of nationality and cohesiveness--he they have never seen, but which ancestors knew and loved. the St. George's Society of Hong is the band which unites English- their Kong the following telegrams of men throughout the Empire, and The love of these things is innate indeed throughout the world. and inherent in the English. It In the words of an old London- greetings from kindred societies.
Chesterfield Couch, Chesterfield er, the short and varied turns
Shameen: Hearty fraternal His Majesty our King, whose remakes for that love of home, one covery from his recent illness has of the strongest features of pur
Chairs, Large Armchairs, Teak were quite reminiscent of "Merrie greetings.
to his subjects race, and it is that that makes our Dining Table, Sideboard, Teak Book Case, Teak Hat Stand, Teak England and Its Music Halls." London:-"Prince George pre-brought so much
birth name "George," race seck its new home. in the There was a banjo solo, followed sunt at Banquet. First Lurd of bears the
Dominions overseas, where they Bevelled
Bedstead, Teak Wardrobe and by a concertina, and then there Admiralty Chairman. All prosper-after our Patron Saint.
So much for the history of St. have room to see things like this, Dressing Table, Mahogany Cheat Mirror Doors, Teak was a dancing display by five ity and happiness-Georgical."
George and what he means to that they can no more see at home. ladies, who are all local favourites. Peking-Greetings and mem-
The three irrepressible humor- bars Peking sond groolings.
England and to Englishmen, but it is that power of making homes, of Drawers, Teak Book Stand. Folding Screen, Teak Ice Chest our people, ists, Messrs. G. W. C. Burnett, Vancouver:-Greetings and best there is something more-it is on almost peculiar to V. C. Labrum and W. A. Hannibal, wishes from the President
St. Geoerge's Day that the thoughts and it is one of the sources of their Curtains, Ornaments, Hand Paint.
Dessert Set, Dinner Crockery, were again to the front. They members of the Vancouver, Bri-of Englishmen wherever they are, greatness.-They go overseas, and
Glass provoked much laughter and tish Columbia, branch of the there is no one who does not ask learned at home; love of justice, etc.,
were loudly encored.
Society.
and
Tientsin: Heartiest The singing of "Land of Hope and Glory," by Mra. Womack, from President and mem rs Tien- was most stirring and received tsin. tremendous applause.
Kobe-Heartiest greetings from Kobe, Aslet, President.
Shanghai: Greetings from Shanghai, O, M. Green, President. Legendary History
Ware. Cooking Utensils,
also
Silver Salver, Silver-ware and cutglass
and One Piano by "Bluthner One Cramophone with Cabinet and Records.
On View from Monday, April
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT EROS.,
Auctioneers,
19, 1929.
return to their native land, and they take with them what they
himself in his heart, what it is love of truth and the broad greetings that England stands for. And humanity, that are so characteristic there comes into one's mind a of English people.-It may well be wonder as to what England may that these traits on which we stand for in the minds of genera-pride curselves, which we hope to The concert included items by
tions to come, if our country goes show and try to show in our own the Band of the flagship, H.M.S.
on during the next generation as lives, may survive survive among "Rent Selections from "The
she has done in the last two, in four people so long as they are a Gondoliers" by Mr. Parker and
converting her fields into towns. people and just as to-day, more chorus, Mrs. Tinson and chorus; To-day being St. George's Day To an Englishman, surely Eag- than fifteen centuries since the last from Tom Jones" by Mr. Brock it will no doubt be of interest to land is the country and the country of these great Roman legionaries | and chorus; "The Yeomen of Englishmen to hear something of is England, and when the English-left England, we still speak of the England" and "Merrie England" | St. George's legendary history.man is abroad, England comes to Roman strength, and the Reman by Mr. cereen and chorus; song much of which is of course the im through various senses work, and the Roman character, an scene, "Faries from the Moon" subject of controversy, and may through the ear, through the eve perhaps in the ten thousandth Rachel Wong, Paul's Gitting, born in Lydda in Ealeatine A. D. and though coat are they "The of this world as we know them I instructions to sell by Publie by Mrs. Womack and the Misses or may not be correct. He was certain imperishable century, long after the Empires THE Undersigned have received Helen Ho and Mavis Glendinning; 270. Lydda is situated on the sounds of England,the tinkle of have fallen, and others have risen Auction jockey dance by the Misses plains of Sharon, so celebrated the hammer on the anvil in the and fallen, and risen and fallen Wong, Stella Ho, Gittins, Helen for its roses, and as this beautiful country smithy,the corncrake on again, the men who
by Mrs. Womack
are then on
Hong Kong, April 24, 1929.
ON WEDNESDAY, May 1, 1929, commencing at 2.30 p.m.,
A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
Comprising:-
Ho and Glendinning; humorous flower was St. George's favourite, a dewy morning, the sound of this earth may yet speak of those items by Mr. W. A. Hannibal, Mr.it became the national embican of the scythe against the whetstone, characteristics which we prize, as at No. 292, The Peak, Gough Hill, V. C. Labrum and Mr. G. W. C.]England.
--the sight of a plough team com-the characteristics of the English,{ Burnett conjuring by E.R.A. St. George became a soldier by ing over the brow of a hill,the and that long after the name of the W. J. Mahoney, ably assisted by profession and entered the Roman sight that has been seen in Eng-country has passed away, Mr. Octavius Smith; banjo solo by Army. Diocletian, the then Em- land since England was a land.
wherever men are honourable and Mr. Hughes; sung, "Glorious peror of Rome, sent hin un a mis- The wild anemones in the woods upright and persevering, lovers of Devon" by Mr. R. A. Green; con- sion to England-he landed on the in April, the last load of hay home, of their brethren, of justice, certina solo by Mr. W. Potts and West Coast hence St. George's being drawn down a lane as the and of humanity, the men in the finale, "Land of Hope and Glory" Channel. Whilst there he was twilight comes out, and you can world of that day may say, we still instrumental in converting the scarcely distinguish, the figures of have among us the gifts of that The chorus included Mrs. Tin-Empresa Helena, the mother of the horses as they take it home to great English Race. son, Mrs. Davenport Brown, Mrs. Constantine, to Christianity. Con-the farm-and
above all, most I think the thoughs of every Bellamy, Miss Hancock, Mr.stantine, who was born at York, subtle, most penetrating and most Englishman abroad to-day are well Anniss, Mr. Brock, Mr. Green, Mr. also embraced Christianity, and moving, the smell of wood, smoke expressed in the words of Words- Griggs, Mr. Parker:
subsequently became Emperor of coming up in an autumn evening, worth The accompanists were Mrs. Rome. St. George and Constan- that wood smoke that our ances Griggs, Mr. F. Mason, Mr. G. tine became fellow soldiers and tors tens of thousands of years Grimble and Mr. H. J. Fountain. fast friends.
4go must have caught on the airl when they were coming home} St. George met his death at the with the result of the day'a forage, On behalf of the Society, the hands of the Emperor Diocletian when they were still roaming the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton wel- because of his support of the forests and the plains. comed the members of the fight- Christians.
Proud to be English
Met His Death
"I travelled among unknown
mcn
"In lands beyond the sea.. "England: I never knew till.
then
and
Brass
Chairs, Armchairs, Teak Card Chesterfield Couch, Chesterfield Table, Standard and Table Lamps, Teak Revolving Book Case, Teak Desk, Pictures, Engravings, Bronze Curtains, Carpets, etc., etc.
Ornaments, Curios,
Teak Dining Table, Dining Chaire, Teak Sideboard, Dinner Waggon, Glass Cabinets, Silver and E.P. Ware, Cutlery, Glass Ware, Dinner Crockery, etc., etc. Iran Bedsteads with Spring Mattresses, Teak Wardrobe, Teak Chest of Drawers, Teak Dressing Table,. Tables, Marble Top Wash Stands, Toilet Sets, etc., etc.
also
Enamel
"The love I bore for thee.” In conclusion, whilst it is on St. Chords Touched
George's Day, that our thoughts ing forces and expressed the hope When Constantine became Em-
These things strike down into turn to Englishmen and England, that they enjoyed the concert. peror of Rome he chose St. George, the very depths of our being, and nevertheless our good wishes and White Refrigerator.
It might be asked, he said, why his old friend, 23 the Patron touch chords that go back to the desire for hearty co-operation, go Baths, Cooking Stove, Aluminium the Society was entertaining the Saint of his Native land-England, beginning of time and the human out to all the other races and Kitchen Utensils fighting forces. The reason was and thus the red cross of St. race, but they are chords that with nationalities, who together with that they liked to do it and were George is on our flag, and his every year of our life sound aus make up the Great British proud to do it. The Irish had favourite flower, the rose, became deeper note in our innermost being. Empire, their day, the Scots had their day, our national emblem.
These are the things that make
and
Plants in Pots, Palms and Ferns.
On View from Tuesday, April
Terms: Cash on Delivery. Catalogues will be issued,
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, April 24, 1929,
and the Welsh had their day. "Then raise the standard of England. They ought to be the The chief demand to be put for-30, 1929, The Presidents of those respect-
St. George,
inheritance of every English child ward at the convention of the "For all that's good and great, nothing can be more touching Australian Workers' Union will be "And try and follow in his than to see how every man, and that the influx of southern
steps,
woman will have their garden if Europeans into Australia should "Old England's Patron Saint" they can, will go to gardens if cease immediately
ive Societies would tell them what fine people their national-
ities were, and the English agreed with them.
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