TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1931,
K.R.A. ANNUAL MEETING.
Position of Considerable Influence.
REVIEW OF THE YEAR.
THE CHINA MAIL.
WESTMINSTER · GLEE “THE ART OF GOOD
SINGERS.
Fine Selection of Old Sea Songs..
ANOTHER GREAT SHOW.
LIVING."
Sparrows and Vipers on the Menu.
MEDIAEVAL DISHES.
Splendid accomplishments by the Old-time memories were revived: "The Art of Good Living," as Kowloon Residents Association
for many of those present last night practised by the chief gourmets of were referred to by the Rev. J.ł
Western Europe, from St. Isodorus, Horace Johnston (President), at in the Star Theatre when the West-Bishop of Seville, who died in A.D. the annual meeting of the Associa- minster Glee Singers included in 630, to the Seventeenth Century, la tion held in the St. Andrew's their programme an admirably ar- illustrated in an exhibition of Church Hall yesterday. There was ranged selection of British sea manuscripts and rare printed books a fair attendance, and supporting!
the collection of Andre L. the President were Messrs. F. C.Songs.
Simon at the First Edition Club, 17, Bedford Square.
Mr. Edward Branscombe,
Mow Fung (Vice-President). C. introducing them to the audience. Terry (on. Secretary), and Ezra said that they formed only a part Abraham (Flon. Treasurer).
of the great number of melodies that had been produced by a mari- time nation. The audience would fain have heard part.
President's Address.
The President said:~
from
Advice on the growing of vines and the maturing of their products, on the preparation of choice foods
for royalty, and on their probable
NEW
SHADOWS BEFORE ADVERTISEMENTS.
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN CHINA MAIL.
Social Functions. To-day-Tea Dance at Hong Kong Hotel.
To-night-Dinner Dances at Peninsula and Hong Kong Hotels.
To-morrow Polico Interport Carnival Dance, Lane Crawford's, 8.30 p.m.
March 17-St. Patrick's Society's Ball, Peninsula Hotel,
March 20-Yorkshire Society's Dinner.
Entertainmenta. To-day- Queen's "Rough Romance,"
Contral
To-day
an even greater effects on the digestion are among/"Why Bring That Up?"
the many
subjects of
which the
Theatre
Theatre
Theatre; To-day — Majestie. "Smiling Irish Eyes."
Theatro. "Bardelys the Magnificent,*)
To-day - Star
To-day-World Theatro, "The Father's 'Son."
(Chinese picture),
POLICE IN, ERFORCE SPORTS.
FOOTBALL HONG KONG POLICE
V.
SHANGHAI POLICE
THURSDAY, March 12, 4.15 P.M.
Admission to Covered Stands $1.10 including tax.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"ELLERMAN" LINE.
From DUNKIRK, ANTWERP, BREMEN, HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM and MARSEILLES.
Glee The Steamship,
To-day Westminster's Singers, Star Theatre, 9.20 p.m.
To-day "Art & Mre. Bottle" by A.D.C., Theatre Royal, S.15 p.m.
Sporta.
"CITY OF KHIOS" having arrived. Consignees of cargo by her are informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of Holt's Wharf, whence de livery may be obtained.
The Committee of the K.R.A. handle their task now so quietly The company started the selection exhibition treats. and unobtrusively that the bulki- with "Cheer, Boys, Cheer” “A Life The diet of the Dauphin (later ness of the report may come as a on the Ocean Wave," and "Rule Francis II. of France) at the age surprise to many.
The work is Britannia," after which a series of of nine is disclosed in a manuscript enrried out with a quietness that is individual numbers followed. James account book of the Chateau of the mark of conscious strength and Barber was in fine voice in "Rocked Amboise, where the Dauphin was with a sureness of auch which is in the Cradle of the Deep," and then in residence. The purchases the outcome of matured experience. Ernest McKinley sang "Toni Bow for Saturday, January 23, 1662, in As one of the institutions of the ling."--no little heard nowadays cluded 26 Botiers (100 pints) of Colony, the K... has steadily in truly sympathetic manner. Wil-white wine for the Dauphin and the risen to a position of considerable fred Thomas followed with "The six other children who were living) influence, and I take this oppor- Mermaid," and afterward Albert with him. One of these was Mary
See Diary on page 8. tunity to call renewed attention to Greene, a great favourite with local Stuart, then ten years old, and al
Meetings. the fact that the weight of the As- audiences, delighted these present ready betrothed to the Dauphin for
To-day-long Kong Univer. No Claim will be admitted, after sociation's influence cannot be at-with "Sally Brown."
"What Shall four years.
sity Union. Great Hall, & p.m. the Goods have loft the Godowns, and tributed to the numerical strength We Do With The Drunken Sailor." The day being a day of abstin-
To-day-Victoria Diocesan Con-all Goods remaining undelivered aftor 16th March, 1931, will be subject to of its membership. The secret of and, by special request, "Rio the Association's power lies rather Grande.
rent. ence, Ash is the next item-fromference, 5.15 p.m.
Tomorrow-Hong The company gave "Bay the river or ponds, pikes, roach,
Kong Tole-
All Claims agyinst the Steamer in the willingness among men, of of Biscay" In spirited manner, con- carp, gudgeons, and crevisses; phone Co., Ltd., Exchange Build- must be presented to the undersign- standing and ability, representing cluding with a beautifully rhythmi- from the sea, a tortoise, oysters, ing (2nd floor), 11.30 am.
ed on or before 23rd March, 1931, or all sections of the community, to cal version of the "Sailor's Horn- soles, cod, white and red herringa. Ltd., Hong Kong Hotel, 11.30 a.m.
March 16-A. S. Watson & Co., they will not be recognised. dedicate their time and talents to pipe."
All these were supplied by the same the service of the public, and in the Insistent applause greeted
March 18-Green Island Cement ish-monger, as well as four vipers. soundness of the principles which "Widdecombe Fair," hy Albert
The "staff" kitchen, for which the Co., Exchange Building, 11.30 a.m. guide their activities.
Greene and other members of the accounts were kept separately, had
March 18-Dairy It was given by special no tortoise, but were provided with the Committee to view local ques-request, and was one of the out-100 oysters and 200 white and red
May it continue to be the aim of company.
N
tions with the best local knowledge' standing successes
of the evening herrings. and keenest local interest but, at Robert Scott was eneored for "I
"Haven, of Health." the same time, in the broadest light. Hear You Calling Me," and gave as they stand related to the ineresta "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose,”
The proper niceties which distin- of the Colony in general; to antici-in response.
guished varying positions at Court, pate the requirements of Kowloon, As might have been expected, if possible, and advocate the need "The Bells of St. Michael's Tower" are indicated in a household book beforehand rather than raise a be was ngain called for, and was given of a later Dauphine, covering the lated outery when trouble arises: most polished fashion. Pre- Fears 1682-8. A gradual diminuendo to take it as axiomatic that Public viously Mr. Branscombe's arrange- of menus passes from the Dauphine ment of "The Laas With the Delt herself, through "Le Table du cate Air," had fully deserved the Premier Maitre d'Hotel," "Le Table des Maitres d'Hotel," "Les pages," encore demanded.
"Les valets de chambre," "Les off-
Poet: "I ought to have been a dentist, for then my works would have been in everybody's mouth."
---Lustige Sachse, Leipzig.
in
Quite one of the prettiest things
were allotted as a
Farm Ice &
Cold Storage Co., Ltd., 2, Lower Albert Road, noon.
Home Malla, Friday--Inward from America and ports (President. Pierce); from Europe via Suez (Karmaia).
MiscellaneouA. To-day-Lantern lecture in Union Church, Kowloon, by Pro. Herklots, D.P.H., B.Sc., 8.45 p.m.
To-day-Central British School prize distribution St. Andrew's' Church Hall, 5.30 pm.
SOCIAL HYGIENE.
LONDON.
of the evening was the singing by ciers de fourriero," down near the one of the boy sopranos
of very bottom to the Father Confea- Willoughby's "Coming
and the ordinary servants. FIFTH IMPERIAL CONGRESS IN Home.", sor The song suited the lad to perfec-, Three pigeons tion, its very simplicity adding to single course to the Confessor, and its appeal. He sang it with more the menis of the higher tables were
The fifth Imperial Social Hygiene feeling than is usually expected proportionately vast.
Social Hygiene Council, will meet Congress, organised by the British from one of his years, and his tone;
in London on July 13 to 17 under was very true and sweet.
These were only a few of the
the presidency of Sir Baall Blackett, items in a programme of conslatent Westphalie (about 1480), who was K.U.B K.C.S.I. excellence. One could listen to responsible for the introduction of
On the side of hedicine the posi- tion of honour is allotted to the "Regimen Sanitatis" of Jean de
*
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godawas, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays or Fridays, between tho hours of 10.45 am. and noon, within the Free Storage Period of one week.
No Fire Insurance has been effect. ed.
Bills of Lading will be countersign- ed by
THE BANK LINE, LTD.,
Agents. Hong Kong, 10th March, 1931.
WATER RETURN.
The level and storage of water lo our reservoirs on March 1, 1931, iz as under:
Tytam
City and Hill District.
1930 1931 13 773 24'11"E Tytam Byewash 24' 1"B 28' 2"B 30' 3"R Tytam Intermediate 34'10"B
44' 'B 32' 1"B Tam Tuk Wong Nei Chung. 24'11"B
24' 0"B Pokfulum
18 GB 21 "B [Note: B. denotes "Below Over. flow"; A. denotes "Above Overflow"; L denotes "Level with Overflow."]
Storage in milions and decimala of gallons.
1930 279.30 1,03
Tytam Tytam Byowash Tytam Intermediate The Congress will open with a Tytam Tuk
to the Westminster Singers time alcohol into the Materia Medica review by the Dominion and Wong Net Chung'. and time again. They obviously under the name of "Elixir of Life." Colonial representatives of the gen- Pokfulum
take a pleasura in their perfor- mance, which is happily devoid of any "stunting" or straining after
effect.
my connection with the work. formally move the adoption of the report and balance sheet.
Election of Officers.
Some of the most detalled advice under this head is provided by T. Orwin, who published the Haven of Health in 1688. Following are some of his more practical hints:
"Woodcocks are of a good tem Iperature, and mertely light in
digestion."
"Pigeons are very host and mayst, wherefore they are not good
"Blecke birds are greatly com- mended for lightnesse of digestion and that they make good nourish
The election of officers whichment and little odure." followed resulted as follows:-
President: Mr. F. C. Mow Fung. Vice President: Capt. C. B. Riggs. Hon. Treasurer: W. J. Brown, Hon. Secretary: Mr. C. E. Terry. General Committee: Lleut-Colonel
A Duty,
·
"Sparrowes be hard to digest, especially the cocks sparrows." and very hotte, and stir up Venus
Grapes and Figs. "Grapes," according to another
Total
1831
205.31
63.1
49.47
553.75
754.58
4.69
0.93
27.24
22.50
921.15 1,038.79
1030
eral position in relation to social hygiene and venereal disease Consumption of water in the City throughout the Empire, and will be and Hill District in millions and de followed by the presentation of cimals of gallons during the month
ions and India. "progress" reports from the Domin- of February.
1931 Consumption.***** 194.19 201,34 A feature of the 1931 Congress Estimated population 440,300 450,020 will be the holding of concurrent Consumption por
hend per day ... 14.9 15.9 sessions Фут certain days. The medical sessions will be concerned to 28, 12 hours supply (0 un
February, 1980.-From February I with papers on methods of dealing p.m.) was given to all Rider Main with ante-natal venereal disease and Districts (Principal Mains closed the results that can be obtained in 6 pm-6 m.). the mother and child, on the choice of remedies in syphilis, and on sterility. A display of medical and educational films Illustrative of the enbjects under discussion will be Year. given.
Problem of Social Customs.
to 28 a constant street fountain supply February, 1991.From February 1 was operated iri all Rider Main Dis tricts excepting 3 days (16-18th in- elusive), when a Full Supply was given on account of Chinese New
Kowloon.
1930 1031
G′ 4′′8 · 14′ 0′′3
10' 1" 5' 7"B
Kowloon Reservoir Shek Lai Pul Reservoir..... Reception Reservoir 27B 11' 8"B Storage in millions and decimals of gallons.
1980 1931
Reservoir
Total
+
232.00
Pul
78.72 94.50
20.40 6,22
384.00 832.72
Utility Companies are desirous of accommodating their service, what- ever it may be, to the reasonable Mr. C. Manners seconded and the demands of their public, and to co-report and accounts were passed, for those that be cholericke." operate with them to that end in a cnanimously. friendly spirit: similarly, in ap- proaching the Government, to as- sume that help will be forthcoming where need can be proved to be argent: to provide a constructive suggestion in cases of difficulty, rather than a barren protest or complaint: to avoid all rash and ill- considered comments and criticisma D. Matthews, Capt. T. Laurensan, and keep strictly to those which Rev. W. W. Rogers, Messrs. E. Cock, authority, "do not nourishe so much A session of the Congress of in-
F. H. Crapnell, W. Goldenberg, C. M. can be clearly defined and sub-Manners, D. W. Munton, N. Pooley, as figges, but beinge rype, they terost to missionaries, teachers and atantiated, and, while exercising F. W. Stapleton, E. C. Tregiltus, B. make not 'moche yll iuyce in the others working overseas will be that auch prudence, to shirk no problem. M. Alves, R. Pestonji, B. W. Tapa, trouble the body, therefore yf they problem of social customs related to Wylie, R. L. d'Almada e Castro, jun.. body: albeit newly gathered they devoted to the consideration of the however delicate or disagreeable:Li Jow-zon, and 11. F. Un. to give due consideration to every
are hanged up a whyle er they be social hygiene. Special attention Kowloon Reservoir
230.78 eaten, they are the insse noyfull."will also be given to those customs and Byewash matter that is brought before them and return a courteous answer to Mr. Mow Fung after being Other works, dealing with table which, facilitate the dissemination Shek Lal every complainant: to count no elected President said that for a manners, suggest the necessity for of venereal disease. matter too small to handle because resident of Kowloon to be a mem-nose-blowing and the desirability, The concluding sessions of the Reception Reservoir only a few persons are concerned, ber of that Association was at any rate, of washing the hands Congress will have an international If some distinct principle is Involv-duty, as the Editor of one of their before a meal, ed, and to count no matter too large newspapers-the Sunday Herald The type of wine grown in because the whole Colony is con- so aptly put it in a leading article various districts in the Tyrol in the the Union Internationale Contre le during the mouth of February.
Peril Venerien to consider follow-
Consumption cerned, where there is a distinct on Sunday. To be elected to the obligation to speak on behalf of Committee of that Association was the Reat Book of the Monastery of up" work from treatment centres. Estimated population 174,100 179,140 that portion of the Colony which a privilege, but to be appointed Polling in Upper Bavaria, probably with regard to venereal disease and
And the International situation Consumption per
head per day...... 20.6 29.4 they represent.
President was a great honour in the most valuable of all the many social hygiene will be discussed being February, 1930 and 1931.
Constant supply in ail districts dur scripts in the exhibition. Payments tween the Union Internationale, the Mr. Mow Fung mentioned that were made mostly in wine, but also British Social Hygiene Council, and show that the quality of the water The Government Analyst's reports A very considerable portion of the Rev. J. Horace Johnston had in fish and leather goods, spurs, representatives of the League of satisfactory thlu volume is devoted to Appendix wies been their President, and saddles, and harness, as well As in A. It will readily be understood had rendered much valuable ser- cash. that the assembling of so many vice. "They regretted his leaving facts and figures entailed heavy them, but he carried away with work on some members of Com him the best wishes of the KR.A mittee, whose hames do not appear for his future success, health and The words of the Hon. Mr. J. Owen prosperity, wherever he might be.
· Hughes; : spoken in' Council, àre Mr. Jas. T. Dobbie stated that worthy of note:
the Committee had deviated from "Unofficial Members and the the strict Business policy of the rest of the Colony owe a debt of Association last year when the gratitude to the Committes of the new Governor was welcomed, to Association for their appeal to Kowloon. He suggested that the CONSTITUTION TO BE DRAFT History!! at Aberdeen University Government
...Unofficial's Tribute.
..
I should like to take this appor tunity of expressing my regret that this is the last meeting I shall at send as a member of this Aasocis
deed.
Incoming Committee might deviato again this year and arrange a farewell gathering in Honour of their retiring President the Rov.
Fourteenth Century are shown in
"NEW ENGLAND.”
BOUNDARIES FOR STATE IN AUSTRALIA
as well as an Imperial character. Consumption of water in Kowloos A joint session will be held within millions and decimals of gallons
Nations and the International La- bour Office ge
Overseas representatives attend- ing the Imperial Congress may find It convenient to attend the Sixth Social Hygiene Summer School which will be held at St. Hugh's *College, Oxford between July 20 and August 5.A course of lectures on biology "and, human life will be given by Sir Arthur Thomson, lately, Regius Professor of Natural
1930
100.20
1031
117.54
Total rainfall: February 28, 1380, 3.00; February 28, 1931, .67.
LOANS TO CHINA.
JAPAN REFUSES TO ALLOW CANCELLATION.
NANKING'S APPEAL.
Japan will never consent to
Tokyo, Yesterday,
Professor Winifred! Cullis, and Dr. Ching's demand for cancellation of Feldman will lecture on the phy-Her unsecured loans to China, as Sydney, Yesterdaye.atology of adolescence, Frofessor sarted Baron Shldehera, replying The boundaries, of the propos Cyr) Burt, the Psychologist of the to an urgent, interpellation in the Horace Johnston on the ove of ed New England State to be form- education Department of the Lon. Upper House. tion. I have counted it very his departure for Homered in the north-eastern portion don County Council and Dr. Willam. The question arose as the re- the As new President, Mr Mow of New South Wales will com Browa Wilde, Raader in Mental sult of a press despatch reporting great privilege to wor
more Fung thanked Mr. Dobble for his priso 180,000 quare miles,
Philosophy at the University of that the Chinese Debt Funding
committes The Ki
to
gatherings.express
Its suggestion which, he promised, vitations have been sent to 85 Offord, will deliver a series of Commission had passed a resolu
would receive the careful con local governing bodies to atten
on of the new Committee:convention on April 7 in order saychology. This concluded the business, to draft constitutions
the contributions
tion in favour of Nanking demand- the problem of social ing due cantallation of a half Japan srünsecured Tognis-Reuters
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