WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1929.
THE ENGLISH ASSOCIATION
Formation Of A Hong Kong Branch A LOCAL NEED
There are ebry few world-wide acti-, vilics in which Hong Kong does not play its part 1 inaap, such as bank- ing, ship-building, read-making, birate chusing, charity, amateur theatricals, tennis and surf riding, it may safely be said to play a prominent part. And steps are being taken to make sure that it plays its part in brandensting
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Hall by ya kiehuas of the Deu on Monitag, Hephaelber to ... 5.30 p.m. His Excellendy his signin! his intention of being present
Taereafter the ordin-
ary meeting will be held on the first Tuesday of each month, from Novem- her to April. For those meetings His Excelleney has graciously offered to allow the association the use of the Ball
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BLOW FOR "BIG BILL"
Chicago, August 16: The schoolchildren of Chicago the city from which Mayor "Big Bill" recently conducted a paiga against King George-are to have a new dictionary,
A FINE GERMAN FILM WORTH SEDING
"ISLE OF DREAMS"
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
NLUBS. are reminded that
When the German film, "Isle of Dreams," was first released to the cinemas in London, the opinion was Entries. for the LEAGUE can-unanimously expressed by the crities 31st. No entries will be accept- COMPETITIONS close on the whose views are the views of mened after that date. who know what they are talking about, and not a string of words jumbled together for the sake of
All Big Bill's opponents are chuckling over the fact that the dictionary is to be compiled by Professor Sir William A. Craigie, M.A., LL.D., Lit. D. who was
filling space-that it was a credit to the producer and artistes. Further-
more, the suggestion was advanced
and in flying. The Calony is not only Room at Governmust House, as soon as knighted by the King last year, a that in "The Isle of Dreams" the
Shy Readers
Among the most devoted lovers of
in the current af world trade. It is it is ready. als in the current of world ideas.
Cantranter by such evidence that we! are moving with the Zeitgeist, visitors reading there are always to be found often surprised some who regard reading as a solitary and new-comers are that there is no local branch of the pleasure. They enjoy books, but feel English Association. They are all the desire to lecture an them, little de- more surprised at the lack of un Eng-sire to discuss them, and still ions de- lish Association when they learn that sire to be lectured to. They have to be several extensive reminded that the ideas contuired in Hong Kong haz libraries, whose lending lists show that books are by the very authors of those they are well patronised, kome irst books intended for discussion, and that class booksellers, whose enunters prove these ideas are appreciated and vital that they are up-to-date, as well as a literary press, spenndary schools, and a university.
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Scot by birth,
American Slang
"I thoroughly approve of Ameri- can slang." Sir William told the "British United Press" correspon- dent. "It is often carried to excess, but many current colloquial
W. E. HOLLANDS,
Hon. Secretary. Hong Kong, 28th August, 1929.
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Sir William likes American Germans had produced something siang, be told newspaper men here.
that must presage strong German TO LET.-Godown and land to let one phrase he admires is: "It's upcompetition with the British in the at North Point.
Total area 11,278 world of moving pictures.
sq. ft., 3-room office.
Access by to you," but he has no intention of
All that the London critics have Oil Company, King's Building,
wharf or motor road. Apply Vacuum saying it to Mayor Thompson.
written is fully justified. The pic- ture was screened to capacity houses at the Majestic Theatre, Kowloon, yesterday, and will be finally shown this afternoon and evening. The wealth of artistry displayed in the production and photography is in- deed a revelation whilst for sheer good acting the whole of the cast DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS may be placed in the category of
of the Sale by Public Auction stars. Radiating throughout the to be held on MONDAY, the whole story is Liane Haid, a verit-2nd day of September, 1929, at able gem, to see whom is to make 3 p.., at the Offices of the
Works one wonder why many other stars of Public
Department, by
fixed only in so far as they get thrashed † pluases are extremely apt and win
cut in talk. For venturies literary so
the admiration of even the most cieties have provided the ideal oppor-strict jurist. The real test of slang tunity for this. They have flourished
is its utility." by digesting the fruits of great books. The French Academy was in its origin a small private every society. To- day the need for literary societies is
ever,
Literary and Linguistic It may be objectest that Hong kong already has a St. Andrew's Society, a St. George's Society, and a St. David's Society. But this objection is beside
greater that
because to-day the point. These ar patriotic so-
chance meetings in bastness, in sport, cieties, The English Association is a
at diuer-tables take literary and linguistic suciety.
place in "uch a turmoil of modern diversion might be described as an international
that they provide less opportunity than society. It we'comes members of every
ever for the discussion of literature and nation and race who have a suflicient knowledge of the English Language to language. In an age when everything be interestel in the reading and dis-is organised, literary discussion, unless
or in organised, is crowded tut. of English Literature, cussion
Those who are shy of literary activity in a so- ideas about the English Langunge. But
to remember that the although it is not a patriotic society it ciely, ought does nal attempt any foolish rivalry carliest named writer in England was Alone who found minentous inspiration with the great patriotic acieties. though international in membership, its the result of his desire to take part in the literary recitals of the monastery ries not aim the discouragement af
of Whitby. patriotism.
A Proposal
The English Association WR'S founded in London twenty-three versi
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Further information about the Eng- lish Association can be obtained from Prufessur Simpson, the University of
1 zims are to foster and de-o velop the study of English and Mo afford opportunities for frienplly inter- course and co-operation angst all
Kong. He has undertaken the secretaryship of local branch and is enger to get in touch with all who are interested, and would especially ike to hear of all in Hong Kong who I
go
"If slang phrases fill a long- felt want they will cease to be slang and will into the language. There are American expressions of comparatively re- cent vintage that have already been adopted wherever English is spoken."
Among the expressions which he intends to include in his dictionary. are: "To make one's pile." "To strike off"; "To trade off"; "To take a back seat"; "Boss"; "To catch on"; "To cave in":"To face the music": "fo run for office," and “A square meal.“
Among the correct American- coined words now in use are many which were scorned by early lexi- cographers, Sir William said. He mentioned "Doughnut", "Grave- yard," "Law-abiding," "Lumber", "Dry-goods."
and "British United Press."
"Prairie."-
with
the feminine persuasion in other Order of His Excellency the Gov- countries have such a large follow-ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land ing. Nothing finer could be desired at
Pokfulam, in the .Colony than her portrayal of the princess of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 husband, whilst pathos and drama, at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the a worthless prince as her years, with the option of renewal
romance and intrigue, rivet the at- Surveyor of His Majesty the King, tention of the house to the very
for one further term of 75 years. last seene.
If the Majestic Theatre, which is steadily gaining in popularity, can show us other films of equal beauty! they will earn the appreciation of all.-J. T. D.
"THE CARDBOARD LOVER"
The attraction at the World Theatre for final screenings to-day is Marion Davies's Production. "The Cardboard Lover," in which she is
who love pu: literature and language have been members of the English As AMATEUR FOOTBALL co-starred with Nils Asther and
and desire to spread knowledge of them." The Central Body is in London, where the lectures are so eagerly af tentoed that it is often difficult to find a ball of adequate scating capacity."; There are branches in most of the big business centres and most of the uri| versity towns of England;
most of the big business centres and all the university towns of Scotland; and in the businesK centres and university
towns of Canada. South Africa. Aus tralia and New Zealand, Chirago has a branch So have Allahabad And Ceylon. In Asia the branch farthest east is Rangoon. And it is no in- tended to start a branch in Hong Kong. The Auspices
Will the Hong Kong branch receive the support that is accorded to other branches throughout the world! From its commencement the English Asso- tiation has attracted those who are con- cerned with the teaching of English in or Primary University, Secondary Education. But it hus, in an equal de- gree; áttracted authors and journalists, as well as those who, having no pro- fessional interest in writing, count reading among their pleasures, and be- lieve that literary societies stimulate interest, direct criticism and foster creative art. That the association has an appeal to all types of members can be seen from the names of the General Committee which is elected annually from the central body and the branches. They are the names of authors, tea- chers and readers from all over the world. The authors' names Are the best known; but the Leachers and lead- ers are no less valuable members of the association. The wide appeal and the importance of the Aseelution is fur- ther indicated by its at of past pre- sidents. Year after year Prime Minis- with emitent scholas and papular authors. The enthusiasts who have decided to start a branch in Hong Kong brieve that in mobilising supporters they can
ters and Viceroys alternate
zociation elsewhere.-Cortributed.
4,000-MILE RACE
BRITISH PILOTS IN THE LEAD AT BELGRADE
London. August 9. Forty-six international light aeroplanes are at present engaged in a 4,000 mile race across Europe, in 25 stages.
The race started in Paris, and the competitors are following a route to Marseilles, Venice, Zagreb, Bucharest, Budapest, Prague, War- saw, Berlin, Hamburg and Amster- dam.
CHARGES FOR THE NEW
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Jetta Goudal,
Nils ita tenis champion, deeply, in love with Jetta. but the bright] Marion co-ed-tries to obtain the player's signature, while he is posing for the cameramen, but is not successful till Ister.
At Monte Carlo, Marion plays and losses 50,000 francs to Nils, which she cannot pay, so he agrees that she
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DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
Por the Sale by Public Auction
In view of the interest their do- inps created last season, it
was thought the L.F.A. would invite the Athenian League champions, Ley- ton: the new London League cham- pions, Mitcham Wanderers, and the Metropolitan Police, to take part in successful Spartan League club, be his "cardboard" lover, and thus 2nd day of September, 1929, at the 1929-30 London Charity Cup- tournament.
The claims of these three clubs, however, have been ignored, and the L.F.A. have just decided to confine the competition to the following eight Isthmian League sides: Dulwich Hamlet, The lead at Belgrade was held Kingstonian's, Nunhead, Clapton, by a British pilot, Captain Broad, Wimbledon. Casuals London Cale- another Britisher, Mr. John Car-donians, and Ifford. herry
The L.F.A. (Lord Carbery), Aying a
have, on the whole, made a wise
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keep Jetta away.
Offices of the 3 p.m., at the
Works Public Fox News and Krazy Kat in Order of His Excellency the Gov- Department, by "The Cat Comes Home" are shown ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land also scenes of the recent typhoon's at Wong Nei Chung, in
Colony of Hong Kong, for а term of 76 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years.
"NONE BUT THE BRAVE” SHOWING TO-DAY
COLOUR EFFECTS
"None But The Brave," a colour-
Charlie Morton and Sally Phipps, the feature attraction to-day at the Queen's Theatre,
German machine, being second, and selection, but it is probable the in-ful beach and college story with Miss Spooner third.
clusion of, say, Leyton and Witcham Lady Bailey is making on wood-Wanderers, in place of the Casuals cial flight over the course.
KING'S THANKS
MESSAGE OF LOYALTY FROM
SINHALESE
Mr. R. Wijerekoon, President of the Sinhalese Association, Singa- pore, has received the following letter from the Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements:
With reference to your telegram of June 3. 1929, conveying a message of loyalty to His Majesty the King Emperor and an expres- sion of concern and anxiety for His Majesty's health, I am directed to inform the Secretary of State to the
ang Nunhead, would have led to more money being raised for the hospitals by this popular competi- tion.
on
It is now certain that important Charges in most of the leading amateur football teama will be made for the season fixed to open
Cup semi-finalists' teams August 31. In each of the Amateur of last
attack will be necessary. season alterations in defence and Ilford,
Barrett the holders, will replace Wade and now professionals, with young players from the reserve eleven. It is expected, however, the forward line, Potter, Welch, Dellow, Drane, and Peplce, will be again available. Leyton intend to experi- ment with their forward line, and
is
The story concerns a boy--a hero at college--who brings his school world to his fect with a series of splendid athletic feats. However, when he graduates he finds the! business world has no time to pay homage to an ex-athlete and he is forced to eke out an existence as a life guard.
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His life is brightened with the entrance of Miss Phipps, who sells refreshments on the beach. The two strike up a friendship that bolsters his courage and helps him win a race that enda with rice and IN OTHER PLACES wedding bells.
imitate the parent association. The effect that the message was laid be- Keeble, of Chelmsford, is likely to Kennedy, Billy Butts and
fore His Majesty, who has com- have approached His Excellenry the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, and manded that an expression of ap secured his promise to accept the ppreciation and thanks may be con- sidency. And they hope that the conveyed to the Sinhalese community stituent meeting will be able to cinct an of Singapore. influential committee thoroughly repre- sentative of the readers, teachers, and writers in the anlony. Lectures have already been promised by His Excel- lency, by the Chief Justice Sir Henry Gollan, by Mrs. Southorn, and by other representative book-lovers.
Those who join the local branch will not only be able to attend monthly meetings, but will also receive the pamphlets and bulletins of the associa tion. These are issued thrice a year. Each bulletin contains among other things a current bibliography, contri- buted by English, American, and for- eign scholars, of books and articles on English language and literature. Among the pamphlets there have ap- peared such valuable side to students and to book-buyers as "A Reference Library of English Language and Literature," and "A Shakespeare Re- ference Library." Another well-known publication of the association is the an- nual Essays and studies by Members of the English Association The. Association has also published "Poems of today and "Prose of To-day." Those who wish to be put in the way of receiving such books will find it, most convenient to join the Hong Kong branch of the English Association
Meetings
Local meetings are to be held once month. First there will be con- stituent meeting, as required by the Executive Committee at home, to re solve itself into a branch of the Eng Ish Association, to elect officers and a committee, and to frame rules, This meeting is to be held in the Cathedral
When the Royal Scot non-stop ex- press, Euston to Carlisle, was near- ing Tebay. Westmorland, the en- gine fireman, a London man, was overcome by heat, and a substitute had to be provided.
be the leader of the Essex club's attack, instead of Ives.
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Others in the cast include Farrell Macdonald, Sharon Lynn, Tom Alice Adair. A novel sequence of the The Education Rate in the F.M.S. production is a bathing beauty con-when levied on annual value is fix- test filmed in natural colours.
ed by law at one per centum. The object of a Bill to be introduced The Rubber Growers' Association into the Federal Council is to raise Bulletin saya that Mr. C. Ritchie, this figure to two per centum, the partner in the firm of Messrs. R. rate which prevails in the Colony. and D. Kindersley, Kajang, Selan-
The engagement is unounced between Mr. John Allan Harvey, M.C.S., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Harvey, of Dunedin, New Zealand, and Miss Audrey Sanguinetti, only daughter gor, and for some years a member Lady Lyle, widow of Sir T. H. of Major and Mrs. W R. of the R.G.A. Local Committee, is Lyle, formerly Consul-General in Sanguinetti, of Ventnor, Isle of shortly expected in England on re- Siam, was married at Bentley
tirement from Malaya.
Wight, and formerly of Kedah.
Arrival of the Graf Zeppelin in New York Top shows the great ship in fight, below is the map of the route she folloyed and right is Dr. Eugo Eckener, her commander. This trip of the "Zeppelin" was remarkable in the respect that she is the only airship to attempt more than one flight over the ocean.
Church, Brentwood, Essex, on July 18, to Mr. T. F. Carlisle, formerly British Consul-General at New Orleans, U.S.A., and also formerly of Siam.
Miss Evangeline Booth, sister of the late General Bramwell Booth who is Cominander of the Salvation Army in America, will arrive in Japan early In November on a les ture tour and is expected to stay for three weeks during which tune she |will make a lecture tour of various
districts of Japan.
The Provincial Board of Works has notified the Mayoralty of Shanghai that the Board of Indus- try & Commerce has approved the project of the Chapel Health Office to establish a laboratory in connec tion with its activities and is send ing a delegate to assist in the de- velopment of this department. When the department is opened medicines may be sent in for analysis and bacteriological exam- inations made in accordance with a scale of charges which will be published for the information of the public.
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