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CHINA AND THE FUTURE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1930,
OPÉRA SEASON
For the theft of five gunny bage]· ON INSTALMENT
from the Tak Lu Arm of contractors,
a Chinese earth coolle was at the Debate in St. Andrew's Carpi's Co.'s Presentation
Kowloon Magistracy to-day fined
$5, or, seven days' hard labour.
Club
A CLOSE DIVISION
By one vote, 15-14, the negative
of "La Boheme"
DIFFICULTIES SURMOUNTED
Mr. K. E. Greig, manager of the Talkoo Dockyard and Engineering
On their opening night Carpi's Company, Ltd., la alightly better to-day.
He is in the French Hos-beat the affirmative in the debate popular Opera Co. were beset by pital suffering from Internal on, "Is the Instalment System to diffeulties and it was only owing to the splendid efforts of the ex- haemorrhage.
be Encouraged," held by members tira company that they were able.
most
of the St. Andrew's Club in the to give such a good presentation A Chinese woman, aged 23 years, Church Hall last night. The Rev. of Puccint's opéra "La Boheme"
The first and yesterday. living at 211 Queen's
Road W. Walton Rogers (Vicar) presid serious diffenities to be overcome Central, was alleged to have at- tempted suicide yesterday by taking an overdose of opium. She is now in the Government Civil Hospital.
Arriving here from Shanghai on Wednesday, Capt. Hall of the 6.8. Royal Prince, reported to the Har- bour Office that three stowawaya were discovered on board shortly after she left that port. The vessel salled for Manila yesterday.
The China Mail has received from the fuel department of the Asiatic Petroleum Company a nest and very compact pocket diary for 1930, replete with much useful in- formation. It reflects the utmost credit on the publishers and on the A.P.C. fuel department.
CORRESPONDENCE
RADIO AND LANGUAGES
ed.
was the absence of the orchestra which has been delayed on the
Mr. R. Wong led the affirmative, and pointed out that the Instalment journey from Shanghai and will
not arrive until to-morrow. system arose in the times of Socrates and Plato..
The situation was saved by some violinists from the Royal He dweit lightly on points in Marines Band. A hurried re regard to furnishing houses and hearsal was called in the after- buying engagement rings on the noon, and with the aid of the instalment plan.
Musical Director at the piano a
Mr. E. F. Fincher, for the nega- very good substitute for an or- tivo, said that with the instalment chestra was created. system one paid more for A It must have been difficult for thing than otherwise. The system the singers to carry on without a overstep the conductor and it shows true musl- made a man often
He then found that his clanship on the part of the whole mark.
that the opera company monthly pay was insufficient, and
hitch. through with scarcely a he began to borrow.
Mr. R. Woolley seconded the The only time when difficulties He considered that were perceptible was in the en
affirmative.
the instalment system did a great semble-of-Act_II.____ deal to enable a poor woman to obtain a sewing machine, and earn her bread and butter.
went
Signorita Ferrari made
a de Hightful "Mimi." She was natural and charming in the
very
In seconding the negative, Mr. "candle-acene" with Rudolpho, and N. MacKay Instanced the suppos- the duet In the moonlight was de- ed case of a newly-wed couple, Hightfully given.
who would grow tired of life in has
Signor Giletto
WAS
and
a rich and powerful tenor six months, because of the lack of voice. He sang Rudolpho's famous pleasure in paying. Instalments for "Narrativo" in a key lower than (To the Editor of "China Mail."] furniture for the home.
the original, but the song On the debate being declared beautifully given and sulted him Sir,While appreciating the efforta of the broadensting Committee to pro- open, Mr. R. Baldwin and Mr. admirably. Signor Casarosa has a vide us with better programmes I think A. L Cole voiced their opinions strong and sympathetic baritone its con- in favour, while Miss E. K.and made an admirable "Marcello." the Committee might give ing which process the wealth of aideration to other uses of broadcast-Walters, Miss I. Gitting, Miss W. Signor Mancer! 18 "Collins" the individual will be continuous-ing besides music occasional talks. Robinson and the Rev. E.
I refer to education, which has been Armstrong spoke for the nega-good work; and Signor Contini ly enhanced, adding.considerably
A Signor Balleti as the Landlord did Bo successfully taken up through to the per capita purchasing broadcasting in America and Europo.
was particularly good us The question was then put to "Schaunard." power of the Chinese masses, Our Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, thereby creating in the aggregate of a Concord Club, and I think we can one point for the negative.
auggested some time ago the formation the vote, and resulted in a win by vastly greater markets for pro- at least be nearer that idea by teach- A vote of thanks to the Chair-the company before Act II. when ducts of factory, field, and mine. ing conversational Chinese to Euro-man brought an lateresting meet-it was announced that Signorita
peans and English to the Chinese,
ing to a close. Six-sevenths of China's popu- Half an hour each day on alternate lation lives in one-third of the days for each language will be quite
sufficient. area of the Continent of America. It is true that a
During the early days of broadcast- considerable ing in Britain, French was being taught acreage of uninhabited country why we cannot, use the same method through the ether and I see no reason representa arid lands, but it is in Hong Kong. also true that there are tens of
If the Committee is interested in the suggestion I shall be glad to give fuller millions, and more likely several information as to how the teaching of hundreds of millions, of acres of languages was conducted in Europe land which are producing but a mere fraction in "agricultural| wealth compared with their potentialities when given econo- mic transportation and scientific agriculture.
News in Brief
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RADIOIST.
Yours, etc.,
Hong Kong, Jan 16,
"UNHAPPY” VALLEY
Alleged Fracas on Christmas Day
REPORTER'S VERSION,
H. A. Botelho rushed across the road
tive.
nt
CHINESE Y.M.C.A.
Annual Meeting of the
Directors
The Directors
the Chinese
Second Misfortune The second misfortune befell
Henhina had been suddenly taken ill and that her place would be taken by "someone else."
This "someone else" proved to be Signorita Fabri. She stepped into the breach at
a moment's musle
notice and sang Musetta's
very well indeed. It would be quito unfair to criticise her per- formance for she deserves nothing Y.M.C.A. held their annual meeting, but credit for alling the part
the Central Department,
en without a single mistake, though Wednesday night, when the following|we understand she had never new Directors met for the first time played it before! We must con- with the Board: Mr. P. C. Kwok, fese, though to a feeling of dis M.A., Dr T. S. Su, J.D., and Dr. T. Cappointinent that she proved to be Yip, M.B.B.S.
The following were elected as officers for the current year:~~-
President-Mr. K. L. Chau, M.A. Vice-President Mr. J. D. Bush,
good.
Act III. a Joy
Act III. of "Boheme" is always a joy! We have never heard it better sung than it was last night. The throbbing "fever-theme" in the duct between "Mimi” and
опе of those who Interpret Musetta" as a Visago! We know it is often done, but we always Furthermore, the productivity
wonder why since it is not neces- of cultivated China can be greatly
M.A.
sary; and it is not the best inter- Recording Secretary-Mr. P. C. pretation of the part. enhanced through modern
Kwok, M.A.
That "Musetta" can be played science. We must also bear in
Hon. Treasurer-Hr. Wong. Kwok-as a mischievous and high-spirit- mind that China is but a portion!
shuen.
ed girl has often been proved and Mr. Y. H. Tsao, General Secretary, of the Asiatic continent. Vast
never better than by Desiree Cross-summonses arising out of an presented a brief review of the work areas of unpopulated and un-alleged fight on Christmas Day came during the past year. The most im- Ellinger who was, surely the most developed lands are to be found up for hearing before Mr. A. W. G. H. the Kowloon building, which was open- who ever trod the boards of Co- portant event was the completion of adorable and bewitching "Musetta". Grantham at the Central Magistracy ed on October 10 in other sections of Asia. These yesterday afternoon.
His Excellency, vent Garden! The rapid strides made by lands are not at all capable of
Apart from this The original summonses were taken the Officer Administering the Govern
it was quite first in which Mr. G. H. Blok, of the ment, the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern, unforgivable of the producer last China in the field of industry pro- extensive development, but the Daily Press, alleged assault by Mr. This building, with its adjoining play-night to cause Signorita Fabri to mise much for her economic world probably will be astonished H. A. de B. Botelho and his cousin, Mr. community, and justifies the amount of
ground, in proving very useful to the wear such an outrageous costume! future. The East is farther ad over the extent of the mineral N. Maher; and the use of threatening. hard work that was put into the securvirago, she simply must have a Even if "Musetta" is to be a abusive and insalting, words and being of it. vanced in the knowledge of the and agricultural resources on the haviour by Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Botelha Several changes in the staff have pretty dress and a becoming bon- West than are Western people in Asiatic continent which will be and Miss Cisale Botelho. the knowledge of things Asiatic, revealed as capable of extensive appearing for Mr. Blok, at about 10.30 and Mr. H. A. Wilbur has returned to
According to Mr. F. C. E. Rendall, taken place during the year. Mr. J. L.net (such as that worn by "Mimi"
McPherson has returned from leave in Act IV.) This is quite to be expected in development when the people of pm, an Christmas night, complainant his former field of work.
For the rest Signorita Fabri that the countries of Asin have, Asia provide themselves with was on the pavement outalde his house, Moffat has been appointed executive voice and she sang, the famous Mr. Taul has a really splendid soprano for the time being, need of an in- modern communications and other lacking for a cigarette holder which Mr. Ko Sik-wai holds the correspond-high note zinging out true and 80 Wongneichong Road, Happy Valley, secretary of the Central Branch, while valse very well indeed, the last timate acquaintanceship with instrumentalities of a modern he had dropped when suddenly Mr. Ing office at Kowloop. Western culture and institutions, civilisation.
at him, and after asking "What do been held regularly on Sundays and oc-
Religious meetings and classes have clear at the end. in their efforts to close the gap
you mean by calling me a loafer," castonally during the week The between their low economic condi-
struck Mr. Blok a blow on the face attendance, on the whole, has been Then Mr. Mahor came up and struck tions as contrasted with the
Mr. Blok a blow on the temple. higher economic order of Western
Mr. and Mrs. Botelho, senior, and
Physical Department The physical department has been countries. The greater
Miss Botelho then gathered around and the
shouted at Mr. Blok.
the Central Mr. Botelho, very active, both at economic disparity between the
senior, challenged him to go across to Branch and at Kowloon. The different "Marcello" was beautifully given people of China and those of the
the other side of the road to fight; small playground games, such as volley by both singers. The "Farewell" whilst Mr. and Miss Botelho accused ball and basket-ball, centre round these was sung by "Mimi” with ex- West, the greater the danger of continued complicated problema quieter night. His condition this suggested searching him.
The Rev, F. C.-Young had a longing to Mr. Botelho, Junior; and matches have been played. Training her lovely voice thrilling on the Mr. Blok of having stolen a scarf be- grounds," "where" almost all League quisite sympathy and emotion;
to their political and social rela-morning was much about the same.
classes for leaders have also been held. air in the words "addle senza After the assault Mr Blok reported The Day School was removed during rancor"! The Quartette between at the No. 2 Police Station and then the year from the main to the junior Mimi," "Rudolpho," "Marcello," China is rich in undeveloped One case of typhoid fever and telephoned to Dr. Strahan. Dr. building. The new premises afford natural resources. But its man the Medical Officer of Health yester-Blok went to the French Hospital
four of smallpox were notfiled to examined him. On December 28 Hr.ditional boys.
Nicolson arrived at about midnight and better light and air, also room for ad- and "Musetta" was extremely wall sung and we liked Signor Fabri power is contributing a mere day.
The Commercial and English classes much better in that act in her. fraction of its potentialities to
where he remained for two or three at the Night School have been well at- more becoming dress. days as the result of the injuries hetained, and a series of weekly educa Last of all-Act IV., with the the wealth of the nation in its Banished in 1928 for 10 years, had received.
tlonal lectures have been a popular at-lovely and haunting melodies of per capità production capacity was at the Kowloon Magistracy and was cross-examined by Mr. Leo
a Chinees who returned before time, Mr. Blok gave corroborative evidence traction..
the death-scene, comes as a won The Association has rendered im-derful climax! Both "Mimi" and It is estimated that 80 per cent. to-day sentenced to, eight months' d'Almada, sen, for the defence, who re-portant civic service, through its "Rudolpho" ross to great heights of the population of China com- hard labour.
ferred to an incident at the Craigen Health Week and Better Home Week, in this scene and "Rudolpho's" prises its agricultural masses.
gower Cricket Club, when the "har-also through its free vaccinations, last poignant cry, when he turns Yesterday afternoon. Mr E. W. boy" objected to a police friend of Mr. These are performed by the Y.M.C.A. The question arises, what will Hamilton heard her, vidence Blok signing chita for drinks when the Company of the St. John Ambulance to and his sweetheart desd, left happen when the Chinese release in the case in which four Chinese was not a member. Mr. Blok agreed Brigade the oldest of its kind in Hong us with tears stinging our eyelids.
that he was annoyed over the matter Kong, anal
wapi? The opera chosen for to-morrow. Revenue Officers are facing serious and that he took down a notice on the an additional forty or fifty per charges involving the alleged theft board on which the rule was set out, hostels, almost fully occupied daring pany will then have their orches The Chinese Y.M.C.A. has three night is "Rigoletto". The com cent. for other productive employ of money from a Chinese living in ment through a re-casting of its a hut on the hillside at Chaiwan.
Witness also agreed that an incident the past year. At the central depart tra and will be able to give their had occurred on a tram, when, in con- ment there are 570 different men, at usual excellent presentation society along modern agricultural Miss Irene Ho Tung, B.A, will ductor his monthly tram ticket, he was ing, for current
sequence of a refusal to show the con- Kowloon, 108, and at the junior build-Verdi's popular work. and scientific lines. The country deliver a lecture on "Some Thoughts taken to the Police Station. is favoured with a remarkable on Education" on Monday, January ed, however, that the conductor was 368,488.62, and expenditure £68,605.16. store of wealth in undeveloped 20, at 8.80 p.my in the Union As asking him to show his ticket more The indebtedness of the Association is natural resources. Thus this sombly Room of the University, med objectione oro, denied having now reduced to $1,618.30,
the explosion of the air chamber of Trade to a base under the auspices of the Education Miss Botelhe when they wanted to of the Board to all who had helped to the tornado which struck the battle-
words to Mrs.
The President expressed the thanks surplus population may be em Society The lecture in open to search him. ployed in the development of the the public and all laterested Are The car whe adjourned until Tues confidence in still better progress in the exercises was a chance in
make the year, & success, and expressed abip Iron Duká during recent country's latent resour Hur cordially invited to attend.
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