OUR DAY”.
MESSAGE FROM H.M. THE KING.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, OUTOBER 11-a. 1016.
THE LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS.
At 3 in the afternoon HE the
THE RED CROSS MOVEMENT. The Red Cross Movement, as is known,
choice, passing burriedly by the tes and coffee shed, which is decorated in the Rock cocos style with chocolate ocinir
The following, telegram, addressed by Governor will open The Fair upon derives its origin from the Order of St. enrichments by Wiseman. He enters that H.M. the King to the British Red Cross the organisation of which the members John of Jerusalem. From this most part of the refreshment bureau that offers
Society and Order of St. John, was received yesterday by H.E.. tho
· Governor ---
FOL OUR DAY.
of the War Char ties Committon and others have been devoting all their spare time for weeks past. He will be received on turrival by the members of the General Committee
the main entrance to the Fair. Here a
The work of merey jointly carried out
The Police Reserves will supply u by the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John of Jerusalem has mounted exort for His Excellency, evoked among my people the deepest fool-corting the Governor and his party to inga of gratitude and pride.
From what I have seen at home and at the front I fully appreciate the splendid work the Society has accomplished,
As it is only by a United Empire that
victory will be secured, so for the relief of those who safer in its attainment must we stand equally united.
I have great pleasure in giving £3,000 as a donation to the Fund, upon the resources of which there must be ever *increasing demands.
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guard-of-Honour of the Police Reserves will also be drawn up to receive His Excellency who, after taking the salute will proceed to open the Fair.
ancient Order, which possesses an un- broken record, dating back to the cleventh qurury, is descended the Grand Priory of the Oriler of the Hospital of St. John of "Jerusa'cin in England, and this in its Lurn brought into existence the St. Job Andulance Brigade as we know today,
where anything from water (H.M.S.0/2) somethings more suitable to his needs and
to ginger beer (GB) is served This saloon is decorated in the style that the French call baroque Bo. sure and notice the Mosaic pavement by Nicolini, it i salt water capsules and cigar stumps set in a ground of broken corks and burat matches,
Having throughly rested himself the
The British Red Cross Society was inaugurated at a buceting held at Buct- ingham Palace on the 17th July, 1905. visitor then proceeds by routes more or The Boicty was granted by his late less circuitous to see the show. He can Majesty Royal Charter of Incorpora- try his luck in the lucky well or kick Mr. T F. Hongh, A.S.P. (R) Trufiction on the 3rd September, 1908, Tha football through the head of a man, Futrole will be in command of the primary feet of the Society is to furnish but he cannot choose his man. Though mounted escort, and Mr. J. W. Franks, aid to the sick and wounded in time of this will, no doubt, be a great disappoint. A.S.P. (R), in the absence of Mr. F. C. War, supplementary to that provided by ment to many, yet the committee really. Jenkin, D.S.F. (R), will be in command the Medical Department of the Navy and could not see their way," He can get
Army. of the whole force on duty.
even with Aunt Sally by shying sticks at her if he happens to have a down
Soon after the outbreak of the present war, a Joint War Committee was formed, of equal numbers of Members of the Order of St. John and the British Red Cross Society for the purpose of administer he purpose ing the Joint Fund and co-ordinating all matters relating to the War in general, and the following in particular: — Stores and transport; moter-boats and
The organisation and arranging of the (Signed) GEORGE, R.I.
the Fayre has entailed a very con siderable amount of thought and work. Throughout the British Empire special effort is being made today to D. Hay, who has evinced a
The idea originated with Mr. OH.
deep and gather funds for the Red Cross movement active interest in its development and which, during the past two years of the has indeed, taken a part in the working Great War, has sent forth its inembers out of nearly all the details of the show in their thousands, to end the wounded ground. He was not included in the on the field of battle or in the hospitals original Working Committee, but his sub-ambulances; hospital trains; wounded, at the base. Hongkong promises to do sequent inclusion proved a good stroke missing and prisoners department; its part right worthily.
of business. The Working Committee, Prisoners of War Fund; and nursing Lady May has marshalled
the women
to whom the duty of arranging and carry-personnel. workers, and their task is to sell rossing through this part of the day's fune TheHongkong and China District ?? to all and sundry for the heat pricestion was delegated, is composed of of the Brigade was established in 1915, they will fetch. Here, it seems, there is The Hon. Mr. C. H. Sharp, K.C., (chair consequent upon correspondence between a splendid opportunity for some large man); the Hon. Mr. E R. Hallifax, H.E, the Governor and General Dalton, hearted Taipan to establish a World's (secretary); Mr. Spdford, (treasurer); Chief Commissioner of the Overseas record. On Queen's Alexandra's Day Mr. C. H. P. Hay: Captain Hammond, Brigade; and in September of that year last year, we believe, the highest price 19th Infantry (representing the Mili Mr. Ralphs was appointed Officer in realised for one small bloom was £1,000 tary); Commander C. W. Beckwith, Charge of the District, and Dr. W.V.M. so that, at the present rate of Exchange, RN, (representing the Navy); Mr. C. Koch District Surgeon. Work has been $10,000 will be sufficient, Who will be Mel, Messer, Captain Superintendent of carried on quietly but steadily, and how the lady to secure such a prize?
Police; Mr. A. Franks, A. 8. R. (R.)
a large number of applicants are await
WHERE TO BUY ROSES.
in command of the Police Reserve; Mring admission to the Men's Companies. E. Rephs, Superintendent of the local The list below gives the stations at branch of the British Red Cross and an
Careful selection is being mads, as the which
Our Day" roses will be sold,bulance Brigade; and Mr. W. J. Tutcher, Brigade desires, above all things, effici and also the names of the ladies who will Superintendent of the Botanical Gardens, ency as opposed to numbers, sell the roses
Those in charge of the leading attractiune are as follow:----Cocoa-Nut Shies-Messrs
Butterfield and Swire's to Law Courts, including Murray Pier--Mrs, Peuree, assisted by the Misses Rodger. Mrs Bowley, Mrs Bridges and Mrs. H. Grilio.
The Chinese see in the movement a means not only of assisting their sick
the old lady. As a neighbouring stall known as the "Everything Store's Christmas presents may be bought; a the name is justified and that we can periuanent police official informs me that
purchaar øverything there from a needle to a haystack. Adjacent to the band- stand is a space reserved for dancing, and here the old saw is demonstrated that
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your choice," for you have only to name you pays your money and you takes
your dance and the band will play it if they can; but the Committee request that you will ask for something easy.
Approaching the N. N. E. by N. corner of the ground, within easy access of the refreshment department the visitor will and himself confronted with the jungle, the conception of the great Claudius. Here under a single roof will be found whole forests and jungles well stocked with beasts, and the sportsman can enjoy big game shooting, including the Peak Tiger (Felis tigris Peak) with com paratively little personal danger and at small expense. Shakespear once asked "What's in an aim;" you can obtain an answer to this conundrum by buying a ticket at the door. A good view of the refreshment stalle may be had from al most any part of the ground, but in this
to the view. If you can't see it, ask, à case distance does not land enchantment
policeman. If there is no policeman it will indicate that he has already found the place. In close proximity to the bandstand is a space allotted to the Hed Cross Ambulance demonstrations, where those overcoine by the music and the beat
saloon will be ministered into by the angels in attendance. I am not feeling very well myself. Somewhere in the ground-I don't know where-golfers will Bad an opportunity of testing their skill and can play & match with Col. Bogey, the man we have all heard of but never seen. I could tell you stories about .Col. Bogey,
Pears and G. A. Pentreath; Jungle and wounded fellow men, but also of Range Hon. Mr. Claude Severn; Aunt spreading mong the people a real and Sally Messers, Richel Bancock and practical knowledge of hygiene-lean A, O. Ling; Theatre Mr. C, II. P. ness and attention to the rules of health Hongkong and Shanghai Bank and Chartered Bank-Mrs. Moxon, assisted Hay, assisted, as stage-manager, by Mr.while at the same time the members of by Mra. Ram and the Misses Laureiro. W. Sinclair Dancing Mr. C. Champ the Brigade themselves are, in Hongkong, Street, south side of Queen Roath, and Golf Competition-Me 8. H. Dodwell; of strict discipline.
Grand Hotel, Carlton Hotel, Duddelkin; Kicking the football-Mr. White; expert swimmera and enjoy the benefits Duddell Street to Flower Street: Mrs. Red Cross Competitions Dr. Koch and accordingly receiving generous support and decorations of the refreshment
The Brigade is
Bishop, assisted by five girl guiden,
North side of Queen's Road, Mercan tile Bank to Hongkong Hotel: Mrs. Harker, assisted by the Misses Mackenzie, Sophie Weill, Suzanne Wiell and Miss Judah.
Hongkong Hotel and both sides of Peddar Street:Mrs. Ralphs, assisted by Mrs, A. F. Griffin, Mrs. Wakeman, Mrs. Holyoak, and the Misses Joyce and Dorothy Holyoak.
Des Voeux Road, from Hongkong Hotel to Ice House Street: Mrs. Featreath, Resisted by Mrs. Goodban.
From P. and 0. Offices to Jardine's
corner:--The Misses Gordon and Miss
Lammert.
Mr. E. Ralphs; Everything Stores" Mrs. Hay and a number of ladies.
In the evening there will be a isto at the Botanical Gardens, which will be ablaze with illuminations.
The Murray Parack Ground gateway will be opened at 2.30 p.m., and the Public Gardens will be opened in the evening at 6.45 p.m. for admission to the fete and illuminations. Two telephones have been installed on the Murray Parade Ground, the numbers of which are 8 and
132.
Blake Pier-the Misses Iris and Joyce Thornbill and Miss May Blake.
No effort has been spared to make Our King's and St. George's Buildings:
Daya splendid success, and it is to be Mrs Greaves, assisted by Miss Worters hoped that, as a result, the Colony will and Mrs. Butterfield.
Ferry Wharf--Mrs, Huden, assisted
be able to feel proud of the measure of by Miss Doris Goodall and Mrs. Slater.ts contribution to the Red Cross Society
on this memorable occasion.
LADY MAY'S
Queen's Buildings: Mrs. Fletcher, assisted by Miss Lecable, Miss May and Miss Dione May.
from Chinese gentlemen. For example, the Suiyingpun Company has been entire ly equipped by Mr. Ho Kom-tong
The District Patrons are H. E the Governor and Lady May, and in addi tion to Mr. Ralpha and Dr. Koch, already mentioned the District Staff comprises Dr. J. C. Dalmahoy Allan, Corps Sur- geon, and the Hon. Mr. P. H. Hoak, Corps Superintendent.
Perhaps the most important edifice on There are four Divisions in the Colany, is not so old as it looks and is considered the ground is the Theatre. The building one for women and three for men-Those, if rain keeps of. It was designed Nursing Division, forming & Volun- tary Aid Detachment registered as by the great Perki. The facade is of the switch-back variety, and the barber's No. 1 Hongkong V. A. D." with ap proximately 80 members; the Chinese poles which flank the entrances are no Y.M.C.A. Division, with 24 members (all | doubt a playful allusion to the hair-raising Chinese); the Sayingpan School Old nature of the dramas played within the Boys Division, now comprising 25 men building. The colour scheme is an- members, to be raised to 50 this year and patently copied from the bar of some 100 in 1017; and the Police Reserve Am- Queen's Road West hear shop, and the bulance Company, of, approximately, 40 emblem on the apex of the pediment has men. Applications have been received of a Star ferry boat, The performances ovidently been pinched from the funnel 5.00
for the formation of two wore men's Beon within are not all blood-curdling 5.00 10.00 divisions.
tragedies from the Wild West; there is to be a maypole dance by beautiful little fairies from the milder est. In the Theatre also will be seen zoonipaay of artistes repòicing in the name of the Swanks, who will regale their audi- the like of which it is impossible to ence with vocal and terpsichorean efforts,
describe; their costumes have been specially designed to harmonise with the
OUR DAY" BUSE. FUND,
Prince's Buildings and Russian Bank: Mrs. Coutland, assisted by Mra. Anonymous Moss, Mrs Johns, and Miss S. Tisdall. Mr. Patterson
Alexandra Buildings to Government Mr. Lo Chang Wan Buildings:--Mrs. Hodgson, assisted by R. D. B. T... Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Glaister
Mr. T. F. Hall
Murray Road to Arsenal Street:--Mrs. Mr. and Mza. Mohler
Adatos, assisted by Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Wilkinson,
Special for Barracks
ton.
Miss C. Allia
Morrison Hill, etc.-Sister Beatrice and Sisters of Italian Convent,
Quarry Bay-Mrs. Grimshaw, and Taikoo ladies.
Kowloon district and Hunghom--Mrs. Stark, nasiated by the Misses Ellis, Miss Abraham and six girls from British acbools.
Club LusitanoMrs. Silva Netto. Club de Recreio: Mrs. Bothelo, assist- ed by the Misses A. Basto, A. Rosario, M., Souzo and P. d'Almada
Tram Station (Peak):-Mrs. Maine: and Peak school children.
Tram Stat on (Lower) :-Mrs. Hale and Miss Maine.
Lower Castle Road:-Mrs. Davy, Lower Castle School: Mrs. Arnold. The Harbour:-Mrs. Arthur, assisted by Miss Dennison and Mrs. Milner Jones. China Sugar Refinery:-Mr. Shaw, assisted by the Misses Shaw.
P.W.D. Mrs. Chatham and Mrs. Wolfe.
Mrs. Hallifax
Mr. Laurileon
Mr. Branch
Mr. Logan Mr. and Mrs. Tong Lai Tsun T. A. DIY Japanese Community, per Consul- Messrs. Joseph Brothers
Goneral for Japan Through Miss Daisy Mackenzie:- $50.00 10.00 5.00
Mr. Yung Taze Ming Dr. Wan Man Kai Dr. B. F. Lee
Mr. J. C, Finch
Mr. H. O, Holt
6.00
5.00
Mr. H. O. Overy
5.00
Mr. E. W. White
Mr. Yung Hin Chai
Mr. Pestonjes
Mr. Chow Ehousan
5.00
·5.00 5.00 5.00
Mr. Lee Sik Ling
1:00
Mr. Leu lo Coung......
Mr. B. Abraham pang
5,00
10.00
Mr. Lau Tak Po
10.00
Mr. Lewis A Tobias...... Аполутор
8,00
2.00
The selling of roses will be concluded Previously
a mid-day, when it is reasonable to
luppose that all residents will have
mads their purchases. All the business
houses in the Colony will be dosed for In ved day's list " Mr. Pops the day atli p.m.
10.00 10.00
10.00 20.00 26.00
25.00 70.00
YE OLDE ENGLYSHE FAYRE GUTED.
The fair will be held on the Murray 25.00 Parade Ground. There may be more than one entrance, but there is only one way 100.00 to get in without paying and that is by aeroplane. The chief entrance is from 011.60 | the Vis Perki, better known as the Queen's
100.00
137.00
1,489.60
Road, where & magnificent fight of steps leads up through a baronial Byzantine structure built in the twentieth century and constructed of firewood, old mata, and rusty nails, plastered over with mud to represent stone work and known as the Castello di Ufi," recalling to wind that famous warrior of magnificent pro- portions who, rumour bath it, may still be seen at midnight occasionally, riding down the Vis Periti as of yore (a me dieval touch) is his war harness on a charger that appears small for the weight it has to carry.
village green, by an eminent artist of unqualified skill,
In the wild man hut there is the as ithers see as hence the name. camera obscura where we “see ourseln
There will be donkey rides for children; ask the man in charge if you don't know which are the donkeys,
In the 8, 8. E by S. corner of the ground those who are dissatisfied with the results of their experiments in the refreshment salcon of heavy weight lifting can test their strength by putting down another sort of "peg."
Do not he nasty if you meet a coster- monger and his barrow in the enclosure, remember, all men are brothers, and pro- bably be will have paid for his ticket the
same as you have.”
Visitors should note that small change may be procured in the official bureau and enquiry office in the 8. W. by S. by the wild man's hut corner of the ground, negotiated the flight of steps and truly he is likely to get small change. Leaf if be enquiren Engwhere else. Mitong and paid liberally for the privilege of given, umbrellas, children, perambulatora 5,153,50 entrance to the ground, the visitor will and sweethearts may be enquired for in
Could naturally glance round for the nefreeb
the same office, A TOKO worn, in the toranis ill be considered darizusur
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