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"BETSY" AT THE THEATRE,
LAST NIGHT'S PERFORMANCE.
The performance of "Betsy" at the Theatre Royal last evening was given in just that bright and breezy manner which the author intended should be the spirit
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY APRIL 17mm, 1914
CANTON NOTES,
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
CANTON, April 13th. DELIMITATION OF THE MACAO BOUNDARY. The question of the delimination of the Macao Boundary has been under con
HAMBURG LETTER.
SPECIALLY WRITTEN FOR THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.").
JAMOYTURAL SOCIETY.
SUCCESSFUL SPRING SHOW..
THE SOUTH AMERICA LANE, The Hamburg South America Lane has just declared a dividend of 14 per cont. The company was formed in 1871 after the Franco-German war by eleven of the Amoy is comparatively sparse, a fors
Though the European population of loading firms of the city with a share society is being rum on very successful "The annual report of the Norddeutsche capital of 34 million marks. They started lice, and the annual show of the
HAMBURG, March 25th.
THE UNID.LA NEPORTIVA
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE,
PREMIER AND THE BLACKENING OF TRADE
at the anual banquet of the Association Mr Asquith and the United States, Ambassador were on March 11th the guests of Chambers of Commerce, held at the Whitehall Rooms, London.
The Premier, replying to the toast of
of the delightful three act comedy,sideration between the Chinese and the Lloyd which appeared last week states with three steamers, to which five new ones organisation, which was held on the 8th His Majesty's Ministers, said those who Probably the title of "Betey" may em Portuguese Governments, but so far all that the year under review has been an had to be added two years later, 1891 inst, was satisfactory both from the thought that politicians in this country
counts this is a more incident.
introductory portion to the Birkett family with the adorable only son, who develops on very maly lines despite his fond mothers nurse-like coddling is too common- place and colourless, though very natural, but the many awkward and amusing situations which are created by the Birkett's boy (?), and his chame, in the! second and concluding acte are thorough
Civil administrator Li requesting him to forward to the Board all correspondence and papers relating thereto. The Board also invites Mr. Li to state bis views on. the matter.
care and consideration, has written to be deducted :---
CANTON KOWLOON HAILWAY PASSENGER LAUNCH SERVICE,
Working expenses, taxes, etc. M. 5,908,750 Interests on debentures and Reconstructions and repairs.... M. 4,250,549 M2,077,370
on s
·NATIONAL INSURANCE.
of the National Insurance for Employees At a inceting of the Hamburg Council Placed te insurance and insur
M. 5,664,890 it was stated that during the past year, ance reserve funds ... Placed to depreciation a/c... M. 24,124,25 the first of its being in operation 1 Extraordinary, depreciation on
sen-going steamers ME: 0,000,000 million marks had been contributed by tribution. It is proposed to slict.
Leaving M. 16,271,985 available for diser 1,000,000 insured and their ing
employers, say, 250 odd thousands, Ons rose.--1, Mr. Turner 2, M. W Distinct geraniums.-1 and 2, Dr. J. W. Hartley
a rather thoughtless one when the very negotiations have proved abortivo. The usually profitable one, both the passenger
a further increase in tonnage became point of view of the excellence of the were prepared to sacrifico either their general character of the comedy is locked matter was brought up again by the and the goods traffic being the highest onessary and as the passenger traffic had exhibits and the number of competitors, principles or their honour for retention at, but as it is the pices itself which really Portuguess Minister in Peking some time record, making the chartering of extra grown considerably, faster boats wore The exhibition was arranged on the of offics had very little knowledge of The ago, when his Excellency requested the tourage to a considerable extent nears require. In 1896 the fest numbered 29 Recreation Ground, and in the Masonic each party and for British statesmanship what office meant. He was speaking for simple and very life-like story told by Board of Foreign Affairs to have it sary The gross earnings of the company vesels, and at present consists of 87 Hall. F. G. Burnaud in "Betsy is doubtless promptly settled. The Bourd considering amount to Al. 69,848,201 or M. 9,100,000 steamers and 160 auxiliary craft of responsible for the success of the under to remain in possession of what were call-
Kulangsu, the..
the Committee is a whole when he said they had no desim very well known to readers.. Perhaps the the matter to be one which requires great more than in 1912, from which have to altogether 352,111 tons. The share capital taking bing Dr. J. W. Hartley and they felt they had lost the confidence of
amounts to 15 millions ranks. has been increased part-pass and now Messrs. T. C. Anderson, J. S. Fenwick, their fellow countrymen.
ed ironically the sweets of power," i
no means envious on account of the good the enormous expansion which he gone G. F. Hastam. W, Krass and F. Leyte, signs, ho knew, of some slackening both There were
The various judges, whose tasks were by would bear him out when he said that the latter also acting as Hon. Secretary world, but he thought their experience in our trade and in the trade of the
general quality of the exhibits, wore on during recent years had been conducted Verdeille, and Messrs. Hankin and Lochte lines than in other periods of elasticity. Mesdames Howell, Strick, Tamplin,
upon the whole on broader and sounder Among the awards were the follow In consequence, there was little reason to anything in the nature of a serious de- anticipate, as far as they could judge,
continuously good employment, pression. For three years they had had Since then there had been slackening, but against the benefits of a greater volume had to sof a substantial rise in prices. of employment and of higher wages they
the first quarter of the present year the It was satisfactory to know that during price of food, at any rate, had showed some reduction. They would be deceiving. themselves if they did not admit that they had still to make their socount for. a very considerable amount of industrial unrest. He pleaded for a free inter employees as holding out the best hope of chango of opinions between employers and industrial settlement.
at the western end of the Band has been It is now reported that a suitable wharf
Donble geranium.-1, Dr. Hartley Ivy leaf geranium.-I. Mr. Ferguson. Scented leaf geranium, not in flower.
2, Dr. Hartley.
by entertaining; with the love intrigues secured by the company formed a few M. 825.000 to reserve fund, M. 4:750,000/hroughout the entire empire. 10,484 Kruse, and strategie romances of adults who do months ago for ranning a steam launch to renovation and M. 312,000 to dividend 4pplications for medical aid had been not yet admit that they are old enough service between the Railway station and stamp account; and after setting aside received, of which 6,892 were granted, to know better."Betsy" is a very well the West Bund. The launches will start M. 322.673 the statutory share of the 448 refused and 785 withdrawn or told story of happenings. Awkward and running shortly and will stop, at four or directors and the board of administr cancelled by death. Of those granted otherwise, which might easily develop in five intermediate places to families of the Birkett type; an over-
takeun fond mother, a father with a past and he sold on board in order to give the passengers. Railway tickets will also who knows something in addition to the House," and a strong healthy and only son who has been treated like a haby for many years, but who suddenly realises things and takes the obvious
course.
The members of the caste have never previously performed in Hongkong, but it may be said at one that one and all fully realised their different parts, and though there may have been signs of amateur stiffness, it should be remember
that the production was entirely amateur: Without doubt the acting wa mist entertaining, and the audience could have found no difficulty in following a simple comedy which was so cleverly and hucidly dealt with.
As Mr. and Mrs. Birkett, and Dolly' Birkett, the family around whom the comedy centres, Major Crisp, (R.A.M, C.),
Mrs. Fitzwilliams, and Mr. Aston (D.C.L.I.) formed a must engaging trio on the lines indicated above. All three had quite a lot to do, and "Dolly has only to introduce more abandon when he realiser his freedom from babyhood to make his character complète. Lieut. Com. Cromic R.N. has a by no means easy task to imitate a questionable and im pecunious sort of tutor who is the object of various outbursts both of serious family affairs, and matters which may
I
passengers every convenience.
LOCAL ISSUE OF BANK NOTES.
(which number about 20) have been In the port of Swatow, the native banks issuing notes of their own, the individual totals ranging from $50,000 to $100.000, abroad and, in the event of any of the The notes are in circulation locally and banks going bankrupt, the whole district of Chaochow will be seriously affected, As it is the intention of the Central Government to have a uniform issue of currency notes throughout the counti the notes issued by local banks are to be withdrawn from circulation. of Finance has directed Mr. Im Ka Chee, the Commissioner of Finance, to make enquiries and furnish the Board with full details of such issues...
A GROUNDISIS RUMOUR.
The Board
During the last few days, numerous statements have appeared in the Press to the effect that the Civil Administrator contemplates abolishing the Commissioners of Interior Affairs, Finance, Education and Industries and that four new depart ments will be created in the Administra tion Office to discharge the functions. It is stated that in an interview with a high official yesterday, Civil Administrator Li been received from the Central Govern mentioned that no such instructions had
ment, nor had he any such intentions. Even if this were the Central Govern-
to new account.
tion, to distribute a dividend of 8 per
to carry forward the balance of M. 55,218 cent against per cent. inst year, and
Although these figures would have justified the payment of a deemed it in the interest of the company higher dividend, the directors have not to go beyond 8 per cent, in view of the marked falling off in business since he breaking up of the transatlantic and the beginning of the year, and the possible general shipping pool. With regard to the latter eventuality it is, however, hoped that, as the Norddeustche Lloyd and the Hamburg America Line have particulars are given, the delegates of come to an understanding, of which
and foreign, that were to meet in Berlin the various steamship companies, German in the middle of the present month, would be able to come to an agreement satis factory to all parties concerned. Unfor- tunately, as we now know, the conference stands ones more adjourned to May 1st, for although some of the minor difficulties have been settled no progress has been made with regard to the main points, and it is said here that Director Ballin has expressed himself rather pessimistically on the subject.
passengers traffic has held its own in spite But to return to the report. The cabin of the increased competition, whilst the has broken the record with 200,645, being number of emigrants embarked in Bremen
1903 wero for dental treatment, which, it
sufferer is seriously endangered, 2,091 may be mentioned, is confined to cases where the general health of the patients were sent to consumptive homes. 1,304 to sanatoria, 815 to spas and 178 contributions were made towards the cost Ito hospitals and cliniques. In 511 cases of private treatment. been assigned for medical aid during the 22 millions, have
present year.
few years ago seems to have become vory THE POSTAL CHEQUE SYSTEM.
popular amongst small traders and retail The postal cheque system introduced a
dealers, and even government offices avail that a person having opened a cheque themselves of it. The advantage of it is
he resides, any post office in Germany account with the post office in the place will receive payments for his account and transmit them for a trifling charge. This has been extended to Austria, Switzer land, Belgium and Luxemburg, where the the Banca Commerciale Italiana of Milan same system is in operation, and latterly has entered into an arrangement with the wise authorities in virtue of which it
brone serious, but in his comely attirement's decision, the policy would have to States outwards and horee has likewise number of postal cheque accounts in
be carried out by all the provinces and not by Kwangtung alone. Thus it would be seen there is no truth at all in the
rumours.
CINEMATOGRAPH AT THE THEATRE ROYAL
THE STORY OF CAPTAIN SCOTT'S EXPEDITION.
about 4,000 more than in 1907, so far the
exceeded that of the previous year at, on greatest year.
Trado with the United
an average, higher rates, the newly established service between Bremen and Boston and New Orleans amongst others having yielded very satisfactory results As to the future, it may be confidently assumed that the new customs tariff which came into operation in October, 1012, will act as a further stimulus to the exchange of goods between the two countries.
The exhibition of a cinematograph film giving the "Undying story of Captain the Imperial Government, which lanse on With regard to the mail contracts with Scott" and pictures of animal life in September 30 next, the company has, in the Theatre Royal un Monday and Tues-concessions, consented to continue the the Antarctic is advertised to be given at return for other more or less valuable day next. The Y.-C. Daily News says:- service to the Far East without the subsidy The record is a reinarkable one, doubly hitherto received from the State for interesting by
reason of the historic another five years, but will have to give
Pots of cornflower.1 and 2. Mr. F. Leyte. Distinct cinerarias.--I, Mr. Leyte; 2, Mr. Thorne,
Specimen cineraria-1, Mrs. Turner. Pots of lobelin-1, Mrs. Anderson. Specimen azalea.1, Mrs. Anderson.
SAATTAPOT, PLANTE." Dianthus-2 Dr. Hartley. Distinct pansies.-1. Mr. Layto; 2; Dr. Hartley.
tánum grandiflorum-1, Mr. Fenwick. Verbenas.-2 and 2, Dr. Hartley. Distinct phlox drummondii-1, Little 2-Mr. Haslam
Mr.
Stellata, Mr. Haslam 2, De. Hartley, Distinct larkspur, Dr. Hartley. Distinct petunia.-1 and 2, Dr. Hartley. Shirley poppins.-1, Mr. Jerte; 2, Dr. Hartley.
INTIMATIONS
Distinct long antirrhinum.1 and 2, Dr. CHS. J. GAUPP
Hartley.
Distinct tall nasturtium-1, Mr. T. C
Anderson.
Ditto. dwarf.-1, 31r. Amlerson.
Specimen arum lily, Mr. Leyte; 2, Dr.
Hartley.
& CO.,
Frutasens chrysanthemum-1 and 2. Dr. WATCHMAKERS
Hartley.
CUT PLOWERS,
Kruse.
Que rose, Mr. Little; 2. Mr. Merz. One variety of white roses.-2, Mr. W.
Pink roses.2, Dr. Hartley. Red roses.-1, Mr. Kruse. Collection of roses, Mr. Anderson. Cactus dahlias-1, Mr. Ferguson; 2, Dr. Hartley
Collection of pansies.-1. Dr. Hartley. Distinct geraniums.-1. Dr. Hartley. Distinct double geraniums.-1,
Dr.
Collection of distinct verbenas1, Dr. Hartley
Stocks-1, Mr. Kruse,
Chort antirrhinums:-1, Dr. Hartley. Collection of phlox drummondii blooms, distinct-Special prize, Dr. Hartley.
Collection of sparaxis-1 and 2, Mr.
Anderson.
Collection of tritonias and 2 Mr.
takes to receive payments made by any holder of a Swiss cheque account to of the bank or of its numerous branch the credit of a customer of the head office
ofices in Italy; should the payee have u Hartley
bank will remit to the Swies post office handed to him in cash; vice versa tho account with the bank the sun will be
amounts paid in to the credit of holders
86,400. A scheme for the issue of cheques of cheque nccounts in Switzerland. The Germany at the close of last year was Kruse, payable at any post office in the country against sums deposited with an office, 18 now under consideration by the authori ties. It will be a great convenience to people travelling, as it will obviate the risk attending the carrying large sums on their persons. It is proposed to issus together with the cheque book a letter of credit and a certificate for the purpose of identification of the holder, somewhat on the lines of ordinary circular notes
FIGHT WITH A TIGER.
Collection of Spanish iriz.-1, Mr. Kruse. Collection of distinct cannas.1, Dr. Collection of poppios.-1, Dr. Hartley.
Hartley.
Star of Bethlehem.1 and 2. Mr. Kruse. Collection of habianas.- 1 no 2 Mr. Krusc.
Distinct gladioli, S. Anderson. Collection of distincs gladioli 1, Mr. Anderson.
Dr. Hartley was highly commended for collections of cosmos, forget-me-nots, and primulas.
AND
JEWELLERS.
SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS
THEODOLITES AND LEVELS.
W. F. STANLEY & CO., LTD., E. R. WATTS & SON,
LONDON.
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Representatives
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LONDON.
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and all-suffering maaner he was perhaps mure entertaining than anyone. As Capt McManus, a severe and sporty Irishman who deceives his wife, Capt. O'Hara also erentés plenty of laughter, and as the victim of circumstances, Mrs. McManus (Mrs. O'Hara) makes him a very adapt- able partner. Betsy is the trim house. maid who is keen on the main chance, endeavours, unlike most maids, we become acquainted with all that transpires in the Birkett family, and eventually brings things to a climax in a way she least expected, but which, under the circum- stances, she thoroughly deserved. Mrs.
doubtless read with interest the following Cromis undertook this exacting character,
extract from the Times of India
As tiger stories are topical, many will
THE NEW P. & O. STEAMERS. and though perhaps more check was necessary for a maid like Betsy, the acting
In the course of his official narrative The steamship Karmalo; the third of report of the recent survey work in the four steamers ordered from Measts, Cam was well-studied, and much appreciated. The remaining members of the carte tragedy of which it gives so many striking up the main line to Australia, which has During the survey under report we lost Peninsular & Oriental Steamship Com Sunderbans Major F. C. Herst writes: mell Laird, of Birkenhead, by the given below, filled the minor parts exce: glimpses, and tells more graphically than so far been worked at a serious loss and four men through tigers, but I believe pany, was launched at Birkenhead on lently, and the applause which greeted pen may describe of tremendous difficul- could only be carried on if the Govern that this figure is smaller than the actual. 14th ult, the naming ceremony being the company at the conclusion of the perties and harships inet with courage and ment were to make a grant much beyond The first man taken was a religious person performed by Mrs. Ritchie, wife of the formance was richly deserved. Doubtless cheerfulness by men answering the call of what can reasonably be expected. It is his squad were at work. His prayers were 480ft. long, and of about 9,600 tons gross. imported to pray while a surveyor and managing director. The Karmela is con account of the weather, the audience
was not a large one last night, among the great southern wild. From a photo only for the purpose of keeping up the supposed to keep off tigers, but either he Accommodation is provided for about 150 those present being H.E. the Governor, graphic point of view, the pictures are service with the German possessions in did not pray efficiently or was unlucky, first-class passcogers, and special provi Lady May, and Miss May.
excellent, many of them of course being the South Sea that a moderate subsidy from within a few feet of a surveyor's el mates.
In another case a khalassi was carried off sion has been made for ventilation in hot MACGREGOR&C®. The caste is as follow:-
quite unique in subject, so that altogether can be looked for, in consideration of plane table. The surveyor looked up and, full complement of crew and.
Lifeboats, arm provided for a the exhibition is one of unusual and often Mr. Birkett
thrilling interest. The pictures were which the company has acceded to the tiger armed with nothing but a brass eight type to take the water. The Ahina, a
passengers. regardless of the risk be ram, followed the She is the third steamer of the Shiva taken by Mr. H. G. Ponting, a member request of the Government to extend her rule weighing perhaps two pounds. The Cammell Laird ship, is now on her maiden they show the principal incidents and of the Royal Geographical Society, and Singapore- New Guinea Line to the tiger did not hurry and catching it up royage; the Khyber, now fitting out at features of the journey from the depan Samoa Islands. The agreement with the the surveyor attacked it without hesita Birkenhead, leaves for her final trip Mr. Dawson (A Tutor).,Lt-Com.Cromie,R.Nturo of the Terra Nova from New Hamburg America Line excluding the lon; beating it on the head with his shortly: the Karmale has now been
Zealand up to the time when Captain Scott, Dr. Wilson, Lieut. Bowers, Capt. Cates, and Petty Officer Evans set off on the last stage of the journey, never to return.”.
The booking is at Moutrie's.
Maj Crisp,RA.M.C. Mrs. Birkett
Mrs. Fitzwilliams Betty (The Moid) Mrs. Cromie. Adolphus Birkett. Mr. Aston, D.C.L. William (A Man Sorvant) Mr. N. Gordon Walker Dick Talbot Lt Thomas R.M.1.1. Baptain Medunus Mrs. Mellanus Hairdreser
Madame Polenta
Nellie Bassett Clara Peyton
Colonel O'Hara.
Mrs. O'Harn.
Mr. Trueft.
Mrs. Thomas.
... Miss Baker Brown
Mrs. Moxon Browne. The performance will be repeated this evening, and to-morrow, and the proceeds. are to be devoted to the Garrison Ladies' Help Society, The Hongkong Benevolent Association, The Soldiers and Sailors'. Home, and The European Y.MOJA,
Brts, it may be recalled, was produced by the Hongkong A.D. C. on February 27th and March 1st, 1892. Following is as copy of the caste on that occasion
Dick Talbot
CHARACTERS.
Mr. L. Hallword.
Mr. Birkett... Mr. C. J. Holliday.
Adolphus Birkett Mr. E. Osborne, Capt. McManus... Lat.-Col. Mulcahy. Mr. Dawson' (a futor). Mr. E.W. Mitchell “It'illiam (a man-sersant). MF. S. 1. Dathy, Hairdresser
Mr. Selby
fra Birkett.... Mrs. McManus...
Madome Polenta
Clara Peyton
Nettie Bassett.......... Betsy (the maid),
Mrs. Darf.:
Miss Hobinson." Mra: "Gordon.
Mrs. Robinson. Miss Hazeland.
Mrs. Brewitt.
CHINA'S POSTAGE STAMPS.
was inst cold weather, and what can be
CALDBECK,
ESTABLISHED 1864).
AND
company from participation in the cargo forced the tiger to retreat and recovered are being built at Greenock. In addition wedpon Absolutely unhurt himself he launched, and the Kanker and Kashmir trade with the Far East being no longer the body of his companion, who, as might orders are in hand for one inore of the
THE OLDEST FIRM OF WHISKY in force, a fortnightly service between the be expected, was already dead. The case same class to be built at Birkenhead.
was one of extreme pluck such as is Weser and the ports of China has been seldom met with and the man received 10,000 tons, with a horse power of 9,000.
These six yearels are between 9,000 and BLENDERS IN THE EAST. inaugurated, every alternate steamer call promotion as a reward for his gallantry. The new ships will run in the interme ing at the port of Emden on its way out. The man is still serving under me, or diate direct Japan service, and will bo and home. As that port is included in done for him will be done in the future which they replace.
much speedier than the Borneo dars,V.O.S. WHISKY the itinerary of several of the other In another case which did not end in Iass Mr. Hichens, chairman of ̈Cammell, lines of the company it has been found night, obviously intending to board it, tuncheco, said the Karmate was the third of life a tiger swam out to a boat at Laird & Co., who presided at the necessary to open a branch office there but after having some claws chopped off of four ships they were building to the Although the repeated outbreaks of the with an axe he retreated. As far as I order of the P. & O Company The first revolutionary nucvement in China has could ascertain the men taken by the was delivered three months before her which I include the Chinese Government Post Office, the Foreign Post Offices in monetary system of the country, there is theory that a tiger mistrusts a really the other two would also be ahead of the stooping down which bears out an old months ahead of her time; and he hoped. China the local Post Offices in the some improvement to be noted both in upright person. Chinese Treaty Ports, Hongkong. Korea imports and exports, whilst the passenger and Tsingtan
In the course of a lecture delivered before the Shanghai Philatelical Society, Mencarini saya on What and How to Collect
Mr. J.
I have lately taken up "China" in delayed the all important reform of the tigers were all attacked when bending or time, the second would be delivered two
It may seem to many u „suall cirent, traffic has likewise increased a little.THE FAR EASTERN OLYMPICS. but let me give you an idea of its vastness. Considering the rapid economic develop when you specialize, taking into account.
contract dates.
THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE P&O COMPANY
CALDBECK'S
LIQUEUR
WHISKY
ARE TWO OF THE BEST KNOWN
1" WHISKY
all varieties in errors, shades of colour, meat of the country there is every reason The Chairman of the Far Eastern. difference in texture of papers, water to believe that the new service will prove Olympics Chib, Dr. Wu Ting fang, has that Sir Thomas Sutherland was likely to
It was recently rumoured in Ceylon BRANDS OF marks perforations and a hundred little a success. The company's training chip, reported to the Premier that there is still retire from the position he has held for CONSUMED IN THE EAST. details which can only be found by the Herzogin Coccilia, left for the west Club, notwithstanding the feet that N. Co. and that he would be succeded -minute observation. I have been able
great deficit in the expenditurs of the tʊ niany years as Chairman of the P. & O to place in my collection some 2,400 coast of South America in July with 87 President Yun has already subscribed by Sir Walter Lawrence Bart. The stamps of China proper, excluding the lads, of which 23 wore in their first war; the sum of 23,000. The Premier has Colombo agent, however, has received a others above-usmed. This can give you it is proposed to raise the number of instructed the various Ministries cable from the hand office contradicting an idea of the unlimited extent you can, go to by-specializing.
subscribe $200 ench in aid of the expenses this rulour, and adding "Nothing could of the Club,
be funth from the truth"
admissions-to-35-annually
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