HILHARMONIC SOCIETY
LERIDGE-TAYLOR'S
"HIAWATHA".
NEXT MONTH'S PRODUCTION AT CHINA FLEET CLUB
N Thursday, March 7 and Wedding Feast, striking musical ;
O Saturday, March 9. the presentation of primitive. festival,
Hong Kong Philharmonic Society passing from barbaric feasting and will present, in the China Fleet dancing to the exquisite "Osaway, Club Theatre, Coleridge-Taylor's awake. Beloved" of the music-maker Cantata "Hiawatha."
Chibíúbos. Probably the most ad- Interrupting for this season a mired part of Coleridge-Taylor's long succession of operatic presenta-work, however, is found in the tions, the Society is affording the second part, the Death of Minne music-loving public an opportunity haha, "Laughing Water." Here the of listening to a species of musical music depicts with Intense pathos form that is too seldom heard in the tragedy of winter famine, the Hong Kong. That a Philharmonic entry into Hiawatha's dwelling. of Society is not merely an amateur Hunger and Fever, and the sickness operatic association needs no, em-and death of Minnehaha. Some of phasis; and that it should on beca-the most moving choral music ever sion appear us choral society,written is contained in this section producing the larger senle choral of the work. The same intensity compositions, is only fitting... af rhythmical lament is to be found) Coleridge-Taylor's "Hiawatha" in the concluding part, "Hiawatha's needs no introduction to the public, Departure," since it has established itself as one
Bandmaster Trowt
of the four or five most notable Such an ambitious choice, as choral works ever composed. 11 is "Hiawatha" calls for long and ar Based upon certain parts of Long-duous training. From the begin- fellow's well-known poem, the verse ning of December until early in the of which lends itself admirably to current month, the choral practices vocal treatment. In "Hiawatha" have been under the very able direc- Longfellow's intention was to contion of Bandmaster C, J. Trewt, of vey in epic form not only a tradi-the Lincolnshire Regiment; who,
THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1935'
Just a few Inchez from the convicted Bruno Hauptmann's tightly grasped wrist rests the fully loaded gun of one of bis trouper guards, and Hauptmann's eyes appear to be resting direct ly on the weapon as he is again brought into the Flemington court,
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tion! legend of the American In-though due to leave the Colony be MOHAMEDAN BURIAL
dians, but also a large-scale picture fore the public concerts could take of their land, their customs, their place, has performed his voluntary manners, their mode of life. Ha-duties with a sustained patience and watha himself was conceived of by energy that have earned the gratis the poet much as the ancient Greeks tude and admiration of all concern. portrayed their heroes and demi-led.
Longfellow's Epic
Coleridge-Taylor selected
those
now
Funeral Of Late Mr. J. A. E. Cassumbhoy
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Stocks: Liquidation of rails continued to-day, with no fresh news to explain selling."
Grains: Dry weather in the Winter, and Spring wheat belts was REPRESENTATIVE; GATHERING the principal factor for the early gods; but the chief interest of the The conductor's baton has poem lies in its effectiveness as a passed to Mr. A. B. Yule, Band-
AT GRAVESIDE
firmness, but local selling developed description of the Algonquin Indians master of the East Lancashire Regi-
later. A large area of the North and their natural surroundings, ment, who, by his firm, forceful, and A. E. Cassumbhoy, prominent lo-reported to be decidedly deficient in The funeral of the late Mr. J. American wheat belt is officially their dependence upon, and struggle cheerful leadership, has already cap cal sportsman, was held yesterday sub-olla reserve molature, Coun with, the forces of nature.
tured the loyalty and enthusiasm of afternoon at the Mohamedan Ce-try offerings and corn arrivals were the cast.
The chorus and principals have large gathering, representing the was slow.
metery, Happy Valley, where a small, while the shipping demand parts of the poem that could most latterly been practising in conjunc-various sporting club and the In- effectively be translated into muai-tion with a large and effective ordian community was
Cotton: The market was easter cal form, and transmuted the some chestra of strings, wind, and tyr-dance.
in atten-on renewed long selling and on what monotonus rhythm of the pani Previously the strenuous role
lower outside markets, which in- verse, into a brilliant blend of tone of accompanist on the piano was bers of the Indian Recreation Summer and Fall months.
One of the most popular mem-duced acattered liquidation for and harmony. The continuous beat successfully undertaken by Mr. R. A. Club, 3r. Cassumbhoy, who died of Longfellow's verse...is skilfully Starling.
Rubber:-At the opening to-day employed by the composer to pro-
yesterday morning at the age of steady conditions prevailed, but duce varying emotions in the hearer.
20 years, from typhoid fever,. will met with heavy selling throughout The work opens with Hiawatha's A. M. Bowes-Smith, whose distintive association with tennis in the were touched.
The principal soprano will be Mrs. be chiefly remembered for his ac- the day. Many stop-loss ordera Selling was gen- guished services to the Philharmonic Colony."
eral, but Commission housca and Society, and to the musical life of
The principal mourners were the dealers were small buyers on the the Colony in general, are known to brother Mr. S. A. Cassumbhoy, and
scale-down.. For the chief male-volce parts the two young sons of the deceased, the Society has been fortunate in together with Mr. S. Sadick and Mr. at 8.00. There were limited offer securing the assistance of Mr. W. J.A. E. M. Rafeek (brothers-in-law). T. Phelps and Mr. W. H. Billing, Others present included Dr. H. ei
ings for prompt delivery of sugara tenor and baritone respectively. A Arculli, Dr. Hiptoola, and Messrs, U. found for delayed shipments. The on this basis, while buyers were peculiar feature of the Cantata is Rumjahn, F. G. Nigel, A. C. Kader, price of Refined sugar remained the absence of any principal con A. Kitchell, A. G. Sufflad, A. Hamet, unchanged. tralto part.
EUROPEAN'S FALL INTO HARBOUR
Walked Too Near To Edge Of Wall
had
MR. J. E. AINSLIE TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
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SugarPrices continued to rúle firm. The Spot quotation stands
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5. A. Sepher, B. A. Hyder, Y. A. Flash: Union Carbide & Carbon It may be of interest to add that Razack, S. A. Gray (representing the Corpn. has declared a dividend of Mr. E. J. Ainslie, formerly of cert with the singing of Elgar'ation), Ng Sze-kwong, A. A. Razack.
it is intended to conclude each Con-Hong Kong Lawn Tennis Associa 40 ets. the staff of Lane, Crawford Ltd., setting of the National Anthem.
Messrs. E. A. Pierce & Company's mans de an unfortunate experience,
D. R. Razack, I. S. A. Razack, 1. M. report on the opening of the mar yesterday evening at 7 o'clock, in the China Fleet Club Theatre at Omar, R. M. Omar, Bux, S. A. R. The opening of Wall Street was
The final rehearsal will take place A. Razack, M. U.. A. Razack, U. M-kets: when he fell into the harbour from 8.30, on the evening of Wednesday. Ismail, D. Rumjahn, A. M. Omar, even with trading light. the Praya wall while approaching March 6 when Service men will be K. MOmar, A. R. Minu, J. S. Amarket was trendless. the. Star Ferry.
admitted free of charge,
Publie booking for March 7 and Mader, A. H. Madar, M. P. Madar, ing was active. The bulk of the The cotton market at the open- M. A. Khan, R. Narzarin, Choy business done was in March option, Wing-kee, A. Butt, H. O. Rumfahn, There was a fair trade demand for
Mr. Ainslie, who is 60 years of age, was quickly pulled to safety, 9 is now proceeding at Messrs. An- and was taken to the Government derson's, Civil Hospital suffering from the effects of his unexpected submer-1 Bion.
ROTARY TIFFIN "AT H.K. HOTEL
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Canton Builds Playing Grounds In Parks
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S. A. Rumjahn, H. T. Barma, H. M. new crop months. H. Esmail, E. el Arcull, Wong
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Lorry Driver Charged With Manslaughter
HEARING YESTERDAY
The hearing against Leung Yim, driver of lorry No. 981, charged Piw: To-day's with the manslaughter of Lau ngaloser elos Cheuk-so, a 7-year-old boy, at Island Kaedah pasalan, Road, on January 29, was commenced 50% 4.80% before Mr. W. Schofield at the Cen 18.10 12.68 tral Magistracy yesterday afternoon 157-1242 12 42.
Lay: 97% 1-9734|| Mr. J. A. Fraser, Assistant At- 844 844 torney General, conducted the pro- Mar 65.45 55.80 secution, and Mr. P. H. Sin was for
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the defence. Mr. F, X-D! Jones Averages e
To-day's
(inr) held a watching brief Feb. 26 close Change half of the family, of the deceased
16.09 15.88 19. of 103.14 102.24 90 of boy,
31.28 30.14 1.12 of 96.09 96.48 51 of 59.00 58.98 02.or
-ching, C. Pow, J. Fow A. Rauf, been received by Reuter. A
The following quotations have A. S. Suffed, A. C. Kadar, E. M. Rafeek, M. R, Abbas, A. Baker, A. Makar, Mok York-chao, L. Choa, R Aziz, G. Lal, A.G. Marker, M., G. MYLond
Chow, A. V. Gosano, F. Billimoria, Rubber NZ Cotton A. Hamid, S. E. Ismail, Feroz Khan, Chicago Canton, to-day. F. D. Pereira, and W. K, Howard. Chicago In order to promote the health of Wreaths were ent by Mr. and Montreal" THREE NEW LOCAL MEMBERS ties decided to construct
the children, the Municipal authori. Mrs. J. Khanh, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Silver Oficial
Fincher, and Mesara Broadbridge, WELCOMED
playing grounds one in each park of the H N. Chau, M. W Lo, M. K. Lo Three well-known Colony re-in the Central Park has been com- Kwok, Choy Wing-kee, F. Portaria 20 Utilities
eity. It is learned that the first one DJ Lewis, G. Nigel, F. H. 30 Industrials sidents, the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, pleted, and in this there are sand. FD. Pereira, D. L. Strellett, R. H. 40 Bonds Kt, K.C., Mr. S. T. Williamson and pits, see-saws, awings, tennis courts, Cole, G. K Hall Brutton, Ng Sze-11-Commodity Mr. F. A. Joseph, were welcomed as and sliders. Those In other parka kwong Chiping Wu, Li Shiu-taz, Amer new members of the Hong Kong are expected to be completed shortly. S. Tong, Mezers, Johnston, Stokes & 'Rotary Club at the Club's weekly-Central Press tiffin held in the Hong Kong Hotel
Master, Staff of Messrs Johnston, Case
Auburn Stokes & Master Staff of Messrs Elec Bond & Share Roof Garden yesterday. Mr. M. K. Lo, the President, was in the
Geo. K. Hall Brutton & Co., Young General Motors: Chair.
Man Chan and Mak King, were
Indians, and the Craigezgower Cric-Int Tel & Tel charged before Mr. W. Schofield
ket Club
Montgomery Ward Mr. Lo gave an interesting report at the Central Magistracy this
Nat Distillers on the Fifth Pacific Rotary Con-morning for being in possession
NYCentral ference which has just concluded of six pine trees, Government pre-
U.S./Steel in Manila, The speaker for tlie perty Man Chan was sentenced day was to have been Mr. T. B. to two months hard labour, while Wilton, who was one of the local Mak King was fined $50, in de delegates to the Conferences but he fault six weeks' imprisonment.
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had been forbidden to speak on ac unclaimed telegram count of a bad throat
On behalf of the Club, Mr. P. S Wastar from Kobe is lying at Cassidy thanked Mr. Lo for hiding office of the Great teresting report of the Conference, graph Co.
rthern
GENERAL CHANG'S RETURN.
Continued from Pag terms with
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'still on
with troops, who
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Outlining the facts of the case Mr. Fraser said that the scene of the accident was the part of Island Read immediately above Repulse Bay Hotel garage, at the division of yo
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York Building Chater Road,
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New god From 50
the road; one road leading part the entered the windscreen of the car February 8. Leung Chi-kong-(17) garage, and the other down to the and the driver's head behind it. was also unconscious, and also had 80 beach. It is almost immediately The right hand stanchion of the a large hole in the forehead,
opposite the gate of the large man windscream ear
zoda, - which died on February 8. The other ve
ston on the Aberdeen sido of the were foreca
bridge leading to the garage, The
How Accident Occurred
As the driver of the car caught
sight of the lorr oming on the bend in the centre of the road turned his
the
alde of
He
gult, children were not seriously injured, The injuries to Lau Chauk-so were consistent, he said, with iron bara
driven into his head
such is from a car
Tormal
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