TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17,-1933-
UNIVERSITY UNION'S COMING-OF-AGE
Sir William Hornell's Speech To Students.
UNIVERSITY MUST JUSTIFY ITS EXISTENCE
CORRESPONDENCE.
GIFTS TO "CHEERO" CLUB
str.
(To The Editor "China Mail,")
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THE CHINA MAIL.
PHOTOGRAPHIC
EXHIBITION
University Amateur Photo Club.
MANY BEAUTIFUL STUDIES FROM WIDE SOURCES
Mr. F. G. Sale called on me re- cently and generously promised to In a stirring speech to the under-make the following gifts to the new graduates at yesterday's coming-of-England early next year, namely:
for "Cheero" upon his departure are celebrations of the University
1. A Victrole, Model 8-30. Union of Hong Kong. Sir William
(Electric). Mahogany. Hornell, Vice Chancellor of the
2. A 10-Valve short-wave wire University. exhorted the students
(Teak Cabinet). sity or with their fellow-students,
Mr. Sale also kindly promised to and to show the world that the Uni- versity of Hong Kong meant more pay for the storage of the to them than merely an institutional the new "Cheero" building was of the Club. where they amused themselves and ready to receive them. passed examinations if and they could.
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landscapes.
To-Day's Short Story.
THE MAD PALACE
By: Theodore Pratt.
THE tired eyes of the Cossack "Does Baron Rostov still live The Second International Exhibi- Rofia were almost entirely here," asked the Comandir. Photographic Club in connexion which came to focus obscurely tion arranged by the Amateur upon the immense white blotch "That I don't know, sir.”:
The Comandir looked ahead at the with the University celebrations, at-and mysteriously through the uninviting huts of the slanitsa. tracted a large number of entries chill Ukrainian twilight. When Then he gazed speculatively at the from all parts of the world, ranging the blotch becare defined it was exquisite marble now spiting the fog nover to lose touch with the Univer.less set. Model 480, Atwater Kentan subjects. from domestic plates to unbelievable. There, proclaim-with bold outline. "Do you think ing Itself perversely from the we can billet there? We haven't The Exhibition was opened by the damp waste, was a marble palace. many." above Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, President "Sergeant". Set on his horse like "What there are, sir, deserve a
la wired skeleton, a tall, worn figure palace." Doran twisted about in bis į The entries were made up as fol-quavered the single word over his saddle. A hundred and twenty Whilst taking this opportunity of lown: 194 landscapes; 37 still life; shoulder.
forms, more like sacks than men, when thanking Mr. Sale for this welcome 97 figure studies, and 36 ganře. A man broke from his place at slumped on their horses, all that help, may I venture to express the The largest contributor to the ex-one side of the mounted file and rode was left of what had been, three hope that in answer to Lady Peel's hibition was of course the Colony up. The sergeant was barely thirty, days before, a proud squadron of present, with Lady Peel and Captain appeal, contributions to the building with other parts of China, the num-with a sturdy body and a face bitten leight hundred. The overwhelming of the new Cheero will continue to ber being 195; U.S.A. was second leanly handsome by losing war. Red Army, swimming in its own R. F. Walter. R.A.. Alde-de-Camp.
flow in, in generous measure.
166; then came The Union flag, Sown at the mast-
Asia (excluding Here was no Russian: the air of blood, had left of officers alive only head of the University building, was which I am President, will be hold-44, and South Africa 6.
The Directors of the Y.M.C.A., Clans) 67, Europe 59, New Zealand venturesome Canadian youth stood the Comandir Polka and the Cana- unfurled by Lady Peel,
out all over him. "Yes. Comandir, dían sergeant, but the Canadian “was ing a Meeting on the 26th of this The President, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Polka?"
still galvanic and fresh with his ac- There was a large gathering pre-
including Hon. Mr. R. H.month, with the view of considering Kolewall. C.M.G., LL.D., showed Fort
quired Cossack spirit. the taking over of the management some non-competitive pictures of a of the new "Cherro", but, at pre- high standard, including landscape 315.000 has been subscribed out of best was a shadowed portrayal of a unfortunately only about and human studien. Perhaps the
statute whilst another was a remark- N. E. Pollock.
able reproduction of the quivering sir." reflection of a junk.
His Excellency the Governor, fir William Pool, K.C.M G.. K.B.E.. was
Kotowell. C.MG.. Hon. Mr. and Mr S. W. TAO, Professors K. H. Digby.
W. I. Gerrard, G. T Berne, R. C. R.
A.
Simpson. J. L. Shellsbear. F. Redmond W. Fnid, Tir. Wa Lien-leh,| Rev. N. V. Halword. Fr G. Byrne, S.L. Dr. Bernardo Souza, Moara.
Hin-shing Ln, S. L. Boxer and W. B. Finnigan Registrar of the Univer-] xity)
In asking Lady Perl to unfurl the Kow-cheong. Union flag, Mr. Lam
the chairman of the Union, said that although no expansion had been
sent,
a desired total of $35,000.
CHEER-O CLUR FUND
Donations Now Total
$15,253.
The following donations to made to the building since it was Cheer-0) Club Fund have been opened in 1919 by Sir Reginald relved;--
of Hong Eileen and Doris Woods .. $ Kong, he wre hopeful that
Messrs. Leigh and Orange.. thing could be done in the future Previously acknowledged
Stubbs, then Governor
some-
He was conÅdent
In this direction. that as from its 21st birthday, the Union would never look back,
Total to date
to
It gave him great pleasure welcome His Excellency Sir William and Lady Peel to their celebrations, and on behalf of the student body, he thanked them for their kindness, especially Lady Peel for sa gracious-). ly consenting to unfurl the Union flag.
Vice-Chancellor's Speech.
A long string of fire-craghers wan sent off immediately after the cere mony was performed.
Addressing the Aly. Str William Hornell said:--Your Ex- cellency, Lady Peel, ladies and gen-) tlemen: This is the Union's twenty- first birthday, The Union is the aludent's club the centre of the Ludents' social life. And the students are University students, not school boys and girls.
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Urn.
"Do you see that, Doran?" "Yes, sir."
"Mirage."
"No. sir."
.
The shattered Cossack cavalry halted opposite the mad palace. A narrow muddy path led off towards the building. Doran pulled his “That is the mad palace of Rostov, horse's head over this path and rode
on to investigate.
"Then what is it?"
"The mind palace of Rostov?" "Baron Leonid Rostov.
he
A could hear
Half way, the mental flicker came List of Awards.
to Doran that somewhere he could Once he Best Picture of the Exhibition.was musical adviser to the Tsar. hear a woman singing. The im |--"Odalisque" by Dr. Max Thorek. Later he built this palace. It is pression passed. But as he pulled
F.R.P.S. (U.S.A.) awarded Silver really an opera house.”
jup near the palace the flicker became The higher officer stared his in-la contact. Muffled, but definitely, Best Picture
of China. "Back credulity.
light, young, the Lane Gossip" by P. A. Dragon
Doran explained the story as he feminine voice singing an operatic zwHong Kong) awarded Gold Medal had it. Rostor, weary of the pueri-air. There was no sign of life or presented by Mr. F. P. Franklin. ties of the royal opera, conceived light behind the easy arches of the in his eccentric brain the idea of a Landscape-1, "Summer Day private company of his own.
narrow windows. He listened until, Helauddenly, the song broke off in the 100 South Canterbury, N.Z. scene" by built this opera house, installed middle, like the cheery fame of B
Gien, Chance, F.R.P.S. (New Zea-singers, a ballet, an land) awarded Silver Cup; 2, "The Each night all was prepared for a
orchestra, tandle being snuffed out. End of Day" by F. R. Ratnagar, performance as in a big city. Elun- A.P.RS. (India) awarded Silver keys stood with blazing torches on Cup.
the grand stairway. The Baron Figure Study.-1. "Odalisque"; would appear, in full evening dress;] 2. "Clemence" by Jacy Hazlehurst the orchestra struck up. Some- (U.S.A.) awarded Silver Cup; 3, times there were guests, but more "Bock" by J. N. Unwalla, F.R.S.A.. often Rostov composed the entire credit his ears only because of the Daran stared. His brain could ARPS. (India).
and critical audience. The per- Genre Study -1,
15,143
$15,253
NAVAL OFFICER IN TRAFFIC COURT
Obstruction Summons
Dismissed.
COMMANDER COWLAND
CHARGED
TO-MORROW'S STORY
To-morrow's story will he "The Open Window," by Peter Cheyney.
"Back Lanaformances went on irregularly for depths of his fascination. The un- Gossip" by P. A. Dragon; 2, "The some time after-that, but the war seen singer seemed more intimate, Laundress" by Henry Dejung finally took away the musicians, by having been snatched away from
Hong Kong) awarded Silver Cup: 34. Street Scene-Work, Leisure and, Sleep" by W. H. Tann (Hong Kong) awarded Silver Cup.
W.
A summons against Commander W. J. Cowland, of the Rayat Navalj Dockyard, for causing an obstruc- Still Life.-1, "Protean" by tian in the lane adjoining the T. Kean (South Africa) awarded Queen's Theatro on the night of Silver Cup: 2, "Just Crocks" by October 1, was dismissed by Mr. C. W Clarke (England). Schofield at the Central Police Court this morning. The defendant
pleaded
They guilty.
Sergeant Wagland said that saw the cur in the lane at
Honcurable
bel hallas
خوره
TRAFALGAR DAY CELEBRATION
Peninsula Hotel Festivities.
H. E. THE GOVERNOR TO ATTEND BALL
the
him so abruptly. He an im- pulse to answer, we sing through marble one of the Cossack songs he. had come to love. For an. Instant he was not a soldier, bút 'a man. Then discipline possessed" him body and soul again. He started, as if jerking awake from 6 sharp dream, wheeled, rode back, and knocked with the butt of his revolver on the studded bronze doors.
The Comandir looked to Doran as
Mentions. "Rising Generation" by Edward Aleatus not(U. S. A.); "In the Morning at
There was no answer. the Bunder" by Jal C. Avari (In-
He knock- enjoy & Wherty unsurpassed no fur; as I know in any other residential
he dia); "Sunlit Bower" by J. N. Un-
Led again. Still there was no round from the inside. The men and University in the world. Chinese
0.10 walla, F.R.S.A., A.R.P.S. (India); p.m. and later again at 9.25 p.m. "Vestigia" by D. R. Peretti-Griya Peninsula Hotel on Saturday night themselves only by the soft chatter
The Trafalgar Day Bull at
horses waited patiently, evidencing | preponderute but there are others when the defendant and Indian. Filipinos, Portuguese, entered the car.
a party (Italy) "St. Peter Port" by Arthur promises to be one of the biggest of equipment. Malaya. The student body is in fendant for his license and inform "Rhythm of the Brawny Men" by attended by His Excellency, the he had come to do during the m
He asked the de- Hammond, A.R.P.S. (U. 8. A functions of the year, and will be fact a complex and to some extent ed him that a summons would be Tan Eng-gen (Hong Kong) Governor, a cosmopolitan one, But this all
served against him for obstruction. "Start, for the Day" by N. J. Nala K.C.M.G., K.B.E., and Lady Peel
Sir William
Peel, students, past and present, have in Continuing Sergeant Wagland walla; "Curious yet kind" by J. N. common. They are all members of said that the defendant said that Unwells; "Thirsty" by Liu Shob National Balls, and in addition to
The ball will be similar to the University of Hong Kong.
The membership of this body cor- without interference by the police. by Dr. Max Thorek; "Life's Even-
'he had parked his car there before chong (China); "His Big Moment" the dancing, which commences at 9.30 porate and politic has been confer- red by statute on all graduates and oath that he did not arrive in the ger" by Jack Hazlehurst; "Honest from H.M.S. Suffolk, and entertain- Commander Cowland stated on tide" by J. N. Unwalls; "The Ran..., there will be a display of the undergraduates and no one can take lane until 9.25 p.m. when he was Labour, by Loong Pei-tak (Hong ment by the popular and talented Sailors' Hornpipe by Seamen Boys this membership away from them, met by the Sergeant, They cannot even give it up. For Mr.
Kong): "Treasure Hunt" by Chan artistes, Don and Bally and the red. Schofield remarked the last 21 years all students of the there was an apparent vagueness by Kwa Soen-an (Dutch East In-
The doors swung slowly). that Seck-fong (Hong Kong); "Study Worth Sisters.
inward. Framed in the high aper- The Management of the Hong ture wavered an old man. His rich
the
treat. Doran was about to speak when from behind the doors crack-
ed a protesting voice.
"Go away, White Army!" "Open or we enter by force!" "No!" "Open-in the name of the Tsar!" There was a allence. Then, ut-
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AIR-CONDITIONED THEATRE' COMMENCING THURSDAY, 19th OCT. WITH BIG CAST · OF SCREEN - STAGE AND RADIO STARS.
AND
MOONLIGHT
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8 BIG SONG
50
SONG HITS!
NEW YORK'S MOST
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A UNIVERSAL SUPER PRODUCTION.
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CELEBRATED.
but certainly, heavy bolta CEYLON
University whether they eventually as to the time and dismissed the dies); "Design" by C. W. Carke Kong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd. tunic glistened loosely. about his
graduated or not, have been mem-
bers of the Union.
con-
What Membership Means. Does this mean anything? Is it a mere empty formula? I am vinced that the undergraduates ar proud of their University and their Union and jealous of their respec- tivo good names. I do believe that nome of you have a sense of com- munal obligation. Were it not so,
the Union would not be so well run
summond.
SUFFOLK LEAVES FOR EXERCISES.
Destroyer Flotilla
Follows To-day.
Axel Bahnsen (U. S..A.); "Glass" ware" by J. N. Unwalla: "Still the Trafalgar Day movement and hair streaked nearly to his shoul- Life" by Zan Tseng (China); "The are erecting a replica of Nelson's dera; his unblinking eyes blazed. Great, Emancipator" by Arthur monument outside the Peninsula
Hotel. Hammond
as it is by the students themselves. Leader, and the Destroyers Wild wins of the Deep,"
"You spoke the only name that gains entrance here." "Baron Rostov?"
But an undergraduate when he Swan, Wishart, Whiteball, Witch, Fanling." "Hands "and Faces." consented to run lato ferrics at condition," he said, “which;-I will)
"Eventide."TH
TEA SOLD BY ALL COMPRADORES
AWARDEDO GOLD MEDALS
FOR PURITY, STRENGTH
AND-FLAVOURS
Sole Distributors
WANG CHING-WEL SATISFIED
Pictures by the Hon, Mr. Kote- "A" Bufet supper with set tables
The old man nodded. wall (not for competition):
will be served from 11.45 p.m.
The Comandir explained his mili- For the convenience of those at- The Latest. Number," "Jimmy." "Light and Shadow" "Sunfleck. tending the Ball a special dinner at tary necessity. The old man look- comprised of H.M.S. Keppel, Flotilla: "Causeway Bay." "Morning Calm." the Peninsula Hotel,
The Eighth Destroyer Flotilla," "Lines" "Drying - Day,"moderate 'cost will be provided at past him absently, knowing all
this and finding it unnecessary.
"The palace can be used on one "A Bit of The Star Ferry Co. Ltd., have graduates does not cease to be a Wren, Whitshed, Veteran and member of the University. In Verity, left Hong Kong this morning
every half hour from I o'clock to explain to you and you alone."
Whisper passed... The Comandir January 1981, the Hong Kong Gra- en exercises nd are expected back
Officials of the Exhibition wers: 8.30 p.m. on Sunday morning, while duates Association was formed on or about Friday,
Judges, Mr. E A. von Kobra, arrangements have also been made appeared to be reassured, for the with much enthusiasm and no little H.M.S. Suffolk, of the Fifth Crul. Mr. V. L. Treskin, Mr. K. W. Khoo, with the Peak Tramways for a ser pantomine reply was that of agree. Successful Talk With tea drinking.
Belection Committee, Mr. W. H vice at frequent intervals.
Chiang Kai-shek. But the Graduates Association terday on exercises, Is expected to
ser Squadron, which left port yes Tann, Mr.~E" G, Tan, -Mr. H. from the; Becretary, Navy Ball the palace with the Baron,
Tickets for the Ball are obtainable
GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BIG has not been supported as it should return to Hong Kong on Thursday. Cob;
|H.M.8. Tamar, and, from the Pant
VICTORY OVER REDS The French Sloop Savorgnan de Reception Committee, Mr. W. H All this has been bitterly disap- Brazza is expected to arrive in Hong Taon Mr. P. S. Lee, Mr. Taula, Hong Kong and Repules Bay pointing. And all this has got to Kong on October 24 and will leave Goll, Mr. Tan, Mr. J. K Supper and Refreshments whose gleaming whole far-
Hobels, at $10 each, Jacluding Buffet be changed if this small Univeralty on November 2.""
have been.
Is going to justify its existance and |--
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the public money which has been sembly Room where the Second and is being spent on it
International Exhibition arranged Hong Kong is your University, by the Amateur Photographic Club nald Sir William in conclusion, was formally opened by Hom Mr. make the most of it, not only while R. "H. Kotewall," President of the you are here but when you hává | Club,
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When Doran returned from the stables the Comandir Was standing alone in the centre of a wide foyer,
Nanking, To-daption of a business lax on petroleum, the tax has been effective in. Can- Ten per cent of the proceeds of to a high dome. A majestic stair-
Mr. Wang Ching-wel, resident to All petroleum ellers and the tickets sold, will be allocated to case curved to a rallery in which of the Executive Yuan, returned to agencies are required, to register carved black doors appeared. It the capital on Sunday from Klu- their daily transactions with the the Trafalgar Day Fund.
Admission to the Ball will be was Impressive, curibui, bedutiful klang after a conference with Potroleum inx. Ofice
The Comandir explained that Marshal" Chiang Kai-shek thore. through the main entrance on Balls-
The tax was alen introduced on Baron Rostov had gone to his apart. Shortly after his return, Mr. Wank the same day at Hoików, Swatow, bury Road only, and the presents-ment in one of the towers and must granted an interview to the polit Kongmoon and other cities in tion of tickets is essential
Similarly, Naval Carnival Dance be undisturbed. The marked up cal, military, financial and diplo Kwangtung Province. will be baid on Saturday night on the stairway to one of the black matie problems during the period News Agency.
Central St board. H.M.B, Tamar, from 9pm,
doors. Doran flung it open. A when the anti-Red campaign was Tickets for the above danos at one side, a samovar of beaten cop-
ancient draperies; an old cheat at discussions as successful. 3:|- 20 $1.50 each obtained from the Dance
8,684 Becretary, H.M.B. Tamar Ladies per a pile of thick, while bearskins on the floor before the fireplace, are requested to apply to the Secre- That was all, $8,704 tary for courtesy tickets
(Continued on Page 10).
CATHEDRAL FUND. Donations Now Total $8,704,
gone out into the world. Make Accompanied by Mr., Kotewall the most of your University'; and and Sie William Hornell, Bir Wil of your Union. apt only for the lam and Lady Peel examined the John's Cathedral Restoration Fund until 1 km room sizeably square walled with in full swing, Ile regarded their
University's sake, but for your various exhibits,
The following donaflops to
have been recaivell
-qwn...
4F part of the celebrations■ Mrk? D. Mỹ Ratios
Photographie Exhibition, dance was held in the Great Hall Previously acknowledged Following this ceremony, the as lip the evaning and was ́ aftended sembly adjourned to the Union As- by over 400 guesta:
Total to date
was recently won ove the
Marshalse Ching Kelpheks, has by 30.000 also returned to Manch Afrect troops Who anti-Rod operations In east Klangui Klungsle Fuki where an unusually victory Naws Agency,