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THE CHIA MAIN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1936
ROTARY CLUB TIFFIN
"Big Bill" Tilden Gives Address
LARGE GATHERING PRESENT
Members of the Rotary Club were entertained to a very exter-! taining speech by W. T. "Big BillTM Tilden at their weekly luncheon yesterday at the Hong Kong Hotel. when a large gathering attended, amongst them being Mr. H. R. B. Hancock, Rotarian H S. Lee. of Kuala Lumpur; A. A. Pauw, of Amsterdam: Mr. E. C. Bogle, of! Shanghai; and Messrs. Ng Sze- kwong, C. J. Tacchi. D. S. Green U Sze-wing. A. Mantel, B. K. Car penter. A. L. Sullivan, A. W. Hay- ward, R. A. Rodgers. Y. H. Kan, G. Bodiker. A. Nissim W. C. Pirie, G. Marseille. W. M. Barton, H Owen Hughes. F. Grose. S. 4. Gray and N. Stockton of Hong Kong.
In introducing Messrs. Tilden and Vines. Mr. Tam said the Club was honoured in being able to en- tertain such world famed person- *ages. It would be invidious. he said, to make the introductions. for their names were household words throughout the world.
"Man Who Talks" From the moment Tilden intro- duced himself as the "ma who talks of tennis, while Vines playsį it," he showed himself to be श Auent speaker and launched ira-
A Paris riot last month caused by a demonstration of 300 members of the French Social Party, former Croix-de-Fen, and a coun- ter-demonstration by 500 Socialists and Communista, resulted in a heavy concentration of policemen, gendarmes and Mobile, guarda. Thus is aggravated the Rightist and Liftist situation in France which observers feel may lead further trouble. At left is shown a detach- ment of the Mobile guards and France's Premier, M. Leon Blum. At right, Rightists are shown raising their fists in the Fascist salute: to Col Francois de La Rocque, inset, their lender.
HELENA MAY LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES IN 100 YEARS'
CONCERTS
The public is reminded of the 3rd Annual General Meeting
mediately into a collection of witty Winter Season Opens the Street Sleepers' Shelter So-
anecdotes, mostly with the flavour.
of the tennis courts.
In opening the meeting the Pre-
sident of
the Club (Mr. W. X.; Thomas Tam) referred
to
the
for his sad loss.
music.
On Friday
ciety to be held at the Cathedral Hall to-morrow at 5.30 PIXL. All
at
TIME
POLICE OFFICER Dr. Barnes Peeps Into
BURIED
The Future
Funeral Of Sub-Insp. L. G. Mist
Dr. Barnes, the Bishop of Bin- ingham, visited the Assembly of the Congregational Union of Eng- The funeral of Sub-Inspector L recently.
land and Wales at Birmingham G. Mist, whose death had already
Talking of the future, been reported in columns, Bishop envisaged the scene
interested in this work are cordial GOOD SHOW PROMISED
ly invited to be present. The Ex- The winter concert season of the lecutive Committee will be "At death of the son of the Hon. Mr. Helena May Institute will be Home" to Volunteer Helpers M. K. Lo, and expressed, on behalf of the Rotary Club, their sympathy opened on Friday, when at 9.30 430 p.m.
p.m. a number of local artistes
The m.v. Silversandal from New took place at the Colonial Ceme-years hence, when the Midland Mr. Tam announced the resignar will provide what promises to be.
entertaining programme York sailed from Los Angeles on tion of Dr. C. T. Wang and the an
They include Doris Blair October 12 and is expected hereftery last evening, when the Rev. Commissioner for Cultural De appointment of Mr. Fong Sek as:
H. W. Baines officiated at the Governor of the 81st Rotary Dis- (Soprano), Helen Lockhart (Con-jon or about Friday next.
velopment came to graveside.
the Amat trict. Dr. Wang had resigned, said tralto), Nara Kanis (Pianoforte)
Among those present were the principal centre.
gamated English Ethical Society's Mr. Tam, because of his appoint-and Dr. L. T. Ride (Baritone), The P. and O. ss. Carthage is
Hon. Mr. T. E. King, Inspector- ment as Chinese Ambassador to while the accompanists of the eve-expected here from Shanghai at 6,
"The Commissioner finds him- General of Police, Mr. Washington.
ning are Geneviere Erelie and E. am on Friday.
C. G. Perdue, Deputy Inspector General
self compelled to stress the ur- The appointment of Mr. K. O'Neil Shaw.
The RMA. Dorado arrived a tant Director of Criminal Intelli
of Police. Mr. T. Murphy, Assis. gent need for immediate rearza- Watanabe to serve as a Director The work of these artistes is i
ment." Dr. Barnes said. "Draw- of the Club in place of Mr. A well known, and they need |1.40 p.m. yesterday from Penang. Yamanake, was also announced, special commendation to
the carrying Miss G. H. Brown (Amer-gence, Mr. P. Grant, Assistant in moral from history he re- and a new member, Dr. A. S. Mai. musical public of Hong Kong.jican) as a passenger and 10 kilos Superintendent of Police, Chief Calls the magnificent contribution
of Inspector R. H. E. Marks, Inspec- Birmingham in the
of aeroplane engines made st was introduced.
Hilda Arnold (Cello) was to have of freight and 197.794 kilos
tors E. J. Ellis, H. W. Fraser, Wpreceded the revolution, of which which assisted at this first concert, but mail.
Mair, A. L. Hopkins,,W. R. Ches-) owing to a recent illness which
they were the proud heirs, and interrupted her practice, has had The Chinese Young Women'ster Woods, G. A. Stimson, A. V. to withdraw. It is sincerely Christian Association are giving Baker, M. H Hourian, S. Cays that if it were not for those hoped that she will be heard at an International "At Home" at Saunders, S. Logan, and Chiang engines they might still be believ
ling in Christianity:" later concerts during the season. m. on Friday next, when Lady Jen-yu; Sub-Inspectors W. A The following is the full pro- Caldecott will be welcomed as their Russell, J. Michell, M. J. Flattery.
SHIP GAMING
FINES
What The Police Found
HIGH JINKS ON THE "QUEEN OF SOUTHEND"
Clacton-on-Sea. The New Medway Steam Packet Co. of Rochester, was charged at Clacton last month with keeping | the Queen of Southend for unlaw. ful gaming, and Alfred Aktis, of of Sturdy-avenue, Gillingham, the master of the ship, was charged with allowing the gaming.
Ernest Galletly, of Cuxton-road, Strood: Albert Walker, of The Grove. Gravesend; and William Fenwick, of Milton-road, Grave- send, were charged with assisting.
Mr. George Pollock, prosecuting, said that when the Queen of Southend left Southend on July 19 there were two policemen on board, who saw six steel cabinets unlocked and machines · called) "The Totalisator" brought out.
The 'New Medway Co. were fin- ed $20 and 10 10s costs. Aldis was fined £10, Emest George Gal- letly, owner of the machines, £20,| and Albert John Waker and Wil- liam Jason Fenwick, machine as- sistants, $5 each.
RIFLE ASSOCIATION DINNER
gramme: Baritone Solo
"Mighty Lord and King All
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(from The Christmas Oratorio)
Soprano Solos
(a) Morgen (b) Standchen Contralto Solos
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A. Kirby, A. J. Johnson, HL G. Hallam, S. Shepheard, A. Kin-
A most interesting moving pic-¡near; and Messrs. L. Hamė, John- ture of "A day in the work of the stone, Wass, Appleton, Bethell,
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(from Paride ed Elena)Gluck, pm. The picture was greatly ap- Daly, G. Carruthers, F. Channing. Margaret Grimwood, aged 24, Bo- At Folkestone last month Edith (b) Morning Hymn ....Henschel
preciated by ail, and there
was C. Byron, D. C. W. Fitches, A. Ibert John Grimwood, aged 27, and Pianoforte Solo
Folkestone.
Concert Study. No. 2 ......Liszt.jhearty applause before the audi-Cash, J. Menton, A. White, J. G. Edward Goodman, aged 26, all of
Baritone Solos
(a) Outward Bound
(b) Homeward Bound
(c) The Old Superb
Stanford.
(from Songs of the Sea)
Soprano Solos
(a) The Wilew Song
ence dispersed.
An address on "Reform of the R.U.E League of Nations,” was giver by
Miss Florence A. Rendall, B.sc.
Whitecroft, G. Davitt, Wall, Mac-no fixed home, were charged with Donald, and Sergeant Adams, stealing a cheque-book and gold enff-links from Dr. J. Howard Jones of Newport, Mon, and a pair of diamond earrings from
Folkestone hotel.
(London), a voluntary speaker of SOVIET PLANS IN MONGOLIA Mrs Jones while staying in
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the League of Nations Union in Coleridge Taylor. London. at St. John's Cathedral (b) Silkworms .....Alec Rowley Hall yesterday evening. About 50;
They were also accused of tak- (e) The Doll's Song
The development of Chita as a
ing from Mrs. S. Fussell, persons were present. Miss Ben-military base for Mongolia.
of (from The Tales of Hoffmann)
Julian-road, Folkestone, 9 and Contralto Solds
Offenbach. Idall has been a teacher for over!
It is interesting to note that this jewellery valued at £349. 168. 30 years. She championed the
agreement was made against the Mrs. Fussell said the Grimwoods Suffragist Movement in England, will of the Commander-in-Chief of visited her house with a view to Gretchaninov, and is at present on a world tour the Red Army in the Far East, buying it. When they left the to foster the cause of internation- General Bluecker, who contends jewellery had gone. al relations.
(a) The Dreary Steppe
(b) Kinnelied. (Love Song) (c) The Vain Suit
..Brahms.
URBAN COUNCIL MEETING
Tj
Routine Business Discussed
No assurance had yet been given by the water authorities
that the battlefield between the Soviet Union and Japan will be the Amur district, and that the
SUCCESSFUL K.C.C. forces should not be divided up
PARTY
In Aid Of Poppy Day Fund
The Armistice Eve party at the
Miss Kathleen Glover, with the
·HE'S NO STEP-FATHER
General Jageroff, on the other My wife ran away and left me hand, believes that Mongolia six months ago. Now only.. ber abould be reinforced to prevent the father remains in the house as a entry of the Japanese into Central memorial to her Husband Siberis Trans-Ocean Service. Tottenham police court
League Delegates Are
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A Meeting of the Council of the that restrictions had been lifted Kowloon Cricket Club last night Hong Kong Rifle Association was for all time, declared the Chair-was a great success, the dance held last evening at the Hong man of the Urban Council (Mr. music being supplied by the Med- Kong Hotel when it was stated R. R. Todd) when he replied yes way Kelodians. that His Excellency the Governor terday to questions relating to the has already intimated his inten-watering of streets by Dr. R.. A. de Misses Iss Lammert, Kathleen and tion of being present at the an-Castro Basto. nual dinner The Honorary Se-
Maureen Meir, and May Sleep, The League of Nations is pat-Child Welfare Committee) is In- Other business dealt with was gave an exhibition of tap dancing, ting up a new palace for itself at sufficiently- Clothed. cretary reported that sixty fur of a purely routine nature, those and Dorothy Henderson's artistry Geneva. (You ought to know ther applications had "be represent being Mr. B. B. Todd at the piano drew a prolonged about this, Mr. Taxpayer, because been taken aback. It has polite The Belgian Government has ceived for full membership, all of (Chairman), the Hon. Mr. R. M. rond of applause.
ARMISTICE DAY
ceeds will be devoted to charity, which were approved by the Cou-Henderson (Director of Public
you're helping, to pay for it.).
land this year it has been decided Messrs. Jack Grenham and Simp
ly pointed out that if the Child
(Continued from Page 1), to take up a collection in aid of Woria), the Hos. Mr. T. H. King am also gave a skit which was weil Belgim has just given a pic-Welfare Committee is given its (Inspector General of Police), the received
the Ministering Childrens' League The usual weedy whist drive Hon. Mr. W. J. Carrie (Secretary
ture of a Congo beauty for the head most of the statues in most
The ceremony at the Cenotaph and the St. Andrew's Benevolent and tombola will be held in the for Chinese Affairs), Mr. A. el give from a raffe for the mem- But the Child Welfare Com all the art galleries will have” tó
Fromptly at 1130, prizes were new building.
of the capitals of Europe will will be followed by the placing of Society. Kowloon Dock Recreation Club on Areuth, Mr. C. Champkin, Mr. F. bers of the club, and refreshments mittee of the League disapproves, be closed.
need skirts and/or trousers, and wreaths at the Chinese Memorial. It is confidently believed that Friday next at 8:45 pm. Interest C. Hall, Dr. P. A. de Castro Basto, were then served to the guests.
BRAHMS" "REQUIEM"-" the combination of such deserving in these enjoyable functions will Dr. Lá Shu-fan, Mr B. Wong At the last stroke of midnight having looked at the picture has brought its mind to bear on the in St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, first performance of Brahms "Requiem" will be causes, the spirit The Child Welfare Committee: Now the League of Nations has sung by the Hong Kong Singers Day and the fact that
rmistice be increased by the competition Tape, Dr. S. N. Chan, Mr. W. N. Mrs. Bead brought out the pop- for the Aggregate Prize, which Thomas Tam, Mr. C.J. Roe (secrepies and nut me of the immense asked the League Secretariat to matter of the lady from the Congs. this evening at 915 9.m. will commence at the next whist tary) and Mr Im Ping-tseing party refused her request to buy take it away...--
in Kowloon, will lead It has decided to est
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drive and run for four week
one" to enlarge Earl Hsic's Fund For the lady (according to the mities about her.
(assistant secretary),
As is customary at all perfor- congre nances of the Singers, the pro-iChurch.
At the