OUR DAY.”
THE END OF THE FAYRE”
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of more or less well-known local celebri- | Shields, a hand-painted picture by Miss ties in wielding the hammer at the strength test.
↑ Theng was the usțial excellent music by the bands of the 18th Infantry and the
B. White, a case of pipes by Memre. A. S Watson and Co., and a case of whisky by Messers, Deacon and Co. The pipes, were won by Mr. Beau and were
CORRESPONDENCE.
A SUGGESTION.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG
DAILY PRESS.
Despite a leaden sky and the absence 74th Punjabis, and the bearta of the Scot at once resold for $5 for the benefit of Sin, Most of us at times, I suppose, of the brilliant stinshine which was such tish, element in the crowd were thrilled the Red Cross.
a pleasing feature of the initial effort,
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at times by the kirl the pipes":
For a second Hafle Messrs. Lane,
the extra-session of Our Day celofurnished (mirabile dictu) by Indian Crawford and Co., of Hongkonge workable. I merely offer this one na brations on Saturday afternoon was well pipers. attended, and the management were justi-
It was wearing on for midnight when fed in their opinion that the public inter the strains of the National Anthem pro ext in the venture had not been exhaust-claimed the close of one of the most ed by Thursday's patronage. Naturally [successful functions that have been or the showground was not visited by soganised in Hongkong. many people, and the business done at the various showplaces, tents and stands
get struck with ideas, original or other wise, and of course, we all think them to
a doll, which was beautifullly dressed by Mra, C. Eager, and Mrs. Kitching a
a suggestion, All of us, I am sure, are
were made by Mrs. Marshall Aerated which Our Day" efforts will realize. teak wood doll's cot, the clothes for which keen to know the exact amount
walers were contributed by Messrs A. S. Why not give every one a chance of Watson and Co., whisky and beer by guessing, say, at a ticket? The guess Messrs. Donnelly and White, Asahi beer could easily be entered on the counter- by Mesare, the M.S, K., cigars, tobacco foil of the sold ticket; and, if somo genoz- and cigarettes by the B. A. T. Co., cakes ous donor would present a prize for the and milk by Messra. Wiseman and Co. winner or nearest, the whole amount and the Dairy Farm Co. respectively realised could go to help swall the Red For the tea stall potted meats were sup: Cross funds. The time is short, I know, plied by the Portuguese Store, sweets by but a couple of days would suffice to get the Parsee stores, toys and biscuits by the all the tickets out if the already hard- Sincere Co., and ice by Mesera. Patel and worked committee can see their way clear Co.
|to adopt the ides.
**
Lady May very kindly presented 500 roses, which were sold in the morning by Suzanne Gaudiot and Evelyn Hotson, and in the afternoon by Mṛs, Prati, Altogether these brought in $850 for the Fund. Mre, Marshall's little daughter,
The great query in connection with Our Day" is: What has been realised was not so great as on the previous occa Of course, the officials have not yet had sion. The diminution in the amount of time to go seriously into the financial material to work upon, however, did not problems, but one of them remarked on diminish the ardour of the "show folks," Saturday that he had never known whose energy in advertising the qualities money so cheap as it had been during and attractions of their entertainments the past few days. On Thursday money increased in direct ratio to the meagre was spent, with a remarkable abandon, ness of their more immediate undience. and those who are looking to a figure All did very good business, and the day's in the region of 230.000 or $50,000 are contribution to the total financial result by no means over-optimistic. The muat have been substantial. The arrange balance sheet is awaited with much ments were practically the same as on interest, but, in the meantime, the Thursday, with the exception that thereofficials of "Our Day" aro to be were no opening formalities, the band heartily congratulated on the result of Marjorie, collected from the C. N. C. playing the National Anthem as their efforts. The fayre" was a bril- | steamers berthing at Pak Hin Hok the signal to the attendants to open liant success and so were the concerts at sum of 823, fire"
on the visitors, who at that the Victoria Theatre and the Botanical hour were not very numerous. The Gardens, and the sale of roms. It was a Peak tiger was alive and challenging gigantic undertaking which was carried all marksmen, the diminutive Bruin out, with great thoroughness, and Hong had a playful snap and a scari for every-kong played its part nobly. body. Johnny Walker," in costume be it noted, proved an irresistible attrac tion to the enclosure where one could shy things at the heads of sertain iafamous enemies: The Swanks were us vivacious as ever, the bucket at the lucky well was lowered many times, everyone was been upon try ing his strength--and, in a fairy fike circle of red lanterns, many couples danced to delightful waltz music, with pow and again rag and a Halaning. The dancing enclo- a great attraction"
sure proved in the evening, and the bandman, and "The soldiers with the collecting tins had
busy time as a result. HE. the Governor had Lady May were prement, for several hours and participated in the
'fun of th fair with enthusiasmi..
In the course of the afternoon thirteen special roses which had been pre- sented to Lady May were put up for auction, the auctioneer being the Hon. Mr. Claud Bevern, who had a most versatile assistant in Mr. V. C. Labrum, Johnny Walker"). The catalogue comprised two large dark mauva velvet roses, made and presented to Lady May: by Madame Flint, and eleven satin roses, mede and presented by the mother of Mrs. Noronha, who is years of age. Bid ding was fairly brisk. The highest price realised was $75, which was paid by H.E. the Governor and Mr. Ellis Kadoorie, and the other ruses were disposed of at prices ranging from 825 upwards. chasers were as follows:-
LADY MAY'S OUR DAY" ROSE FUND.
Mr. J. MacMahon Rev. Peter Pentrack Oliver Twist
Mr. Mak Lai Ting
and A. La Mr. A. D. Ball
Lieut. E. Golland, R.N.V.E.. Per Mr. A. F. Arculli:-
Thanking you for insorting this. I re- main, Yours, etc.,
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SPECIAL SALE
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PYJAMAS
741;
IN SMART BLOCK STRIPES
Hongkong, October 21st, 1913.
HONGKONG MAGISTRACY,
ROWDY JAPANESE.
An Indian Police Reserve constable Mr. Shields defrayed all expenses co-arrested a Japanese on the Praya on Friday evening for fighting with a nected with advertising and printing
Chinese. The pugilistic Japanese was programmes and thanks are due to the Customs Meas for the loan of tags, etc., for decorating the Tennis lawns, where the Fete was held, and for assistance ren dered in that connection,
fined $5.
A MATRIMONIAL SEQUEL.
$3.75
AND
NEAT STRIPE EFFECTS
ALL SIZES
and $4.75
PER SUIT.
A Chinese, who was formerly a porter COAST ORDERS RECEIVE CAREFUL AND PROMPT ATTENTION. on the Kowloon-Canton Railway, was
The following subscriptions were re charged with larceny, as bailee, of $300, 5.00 coived:
5.00 General Lun...
5.00 General Chao Huch
10.00 Mesars. Dent & Co.
10.00 Messrs. T. E. Griffith
30.00 Messra, Deacon & Co. 100.00 Messrs. W. A Hannibal & Co. Mesars, Geria Drevard & Co. Messrs. Bomanjee & Co, Mossra. A 8. Watson & Co Mrs. S M. Kavara, Collected from Indian and Chinese friends
The Chinese station-master at Kowloon $200.00 gave the money to defendant for the pur
30.00
pose of going to Canton to purchase a 200.00 200.00 | wedding gift for the station-master's
100.00 100.00 brother. Nothing more was seen of de 100.00 fendant.
The station-master's relativel came down and asked him why he had not sent the money, and they were sur- 187.00 prised to hear that the money had been 100.00
30,00 30.00
30.00 sent, as they had not received it. The 30.00 Police were informed and defendant was 10.00
Mr. H. M.H. Nemajee. Mr. Casum Ahmad
50.00
25.00
Mr. E. Pabaney...
25,00
Mr. A. Abdoolrahim
15.00.
Messrs. K.A.J. Chortir
Mr. U. Spalinger
mall & Co...
18.00
Mr. Cheung Wo......
Mr. A. Ebraliim
15.00
Mr. Hung Cheung
Mr. M.H.E. Elias
15.00
Messrs, Mohta & Co,
Messrs. H. Hiptools &
Lodge Star of South China".
eventually found at Hung Hom,
£6.00
15.00
"A Neutral
30,00
Mr. H. H. Bandeman.
30.00
F. G. Beck (Whomoe)
15.00
Mr. H. Mady 15.00 Mr. N. Mohomedally... 15.00 - Mr-Cawasjes Pallasjeo 18.00
Dr. Fel Aroulli
män” 10,00
Mr. Qel Arculli ......... 10.00 Mrs. A. B. Avasia...... 10.00 1. A. D. (2nd Donation) 10.00 Mr. Yacob Hakim
10.00 Mr. 8. C. Ismail 10.00 Messrs. Kayamally Co. 10.00 Messrs Mohiden & Co. 10.00. Mr. M. A Razack.
$10.00 5.00 5.00
Mr. M. Alarakiu. ................... Mr. Hoosoni Ali
Mr. N. M, Arab
$5.00
Mr. Ael Artulli
Mr. A. K. el Arculli Mr, E. el Arculli
5.00 5.00 -5.00
Mr. Omar el Arculli.... Mr. Watamall Brochand. MESSIE. Cooper & Co... Mr. D. H. Cooper.... Mr. R. B. Cooper Mr. Abdul Carreem Mr. V. Cuxreem.......
15.00 5,00
5.00
-5,00
5.007
5.00
5,00
Mr. H. K. Erani Mr. P. D. Gotla
5,00
5:00
Mr. Hajee Ismail
5:00
5,00
....
5.00
8.00
5.00
5.00
H.E. the Governor, $75, 830, 825,
$35
5:00
2.165
5,00
Mr. Ellis Kadoorie, $75, $50, 825,
$25, $28, 420
6.00
255
5.00
Mr. Jones Hughes
35
Mr. Bader Deen
5.00
30
Mr. S.. D. Setna
5.00
Messrs. Shariff Brothers.
5.00
Mr. Singh, Bishan
5.00
8810
Mr. A. B. Suffied Anon
5.00
5.00
485.00
Hon. Mr., E. H. Sharp, K.C.
Captain Charapkin
The pur
es
Miss Gibson, daughter of Commander and Mrs. Gibson, won the big, blue-eyed doll, and the holders of tickets numbered 807 and 834 should apply at the office of the Union Insurance Company for prizes of cigars and chocolates respec- ively. The golf competition cup was not won outright for the simply reason
Mr. Khan Abbass Mr. Khan, Hasham Mr. Khan, Noor Mr. Khan, Sir-dar Mrs. D. K. Kharis Mr. E. D. Kotewall. Mr. Fateh Mohamed Mr. M. Mohamed
Mr. D. Rumjabn
Previously acknowleged
8,773.00
Rev. G. Tope.
Rev. Ch. Gaff
Mr G. N. Lakin
"A missionary lady
The man pleaded guilty, anying be had spent the money.
5.00
Mr. Goldring defunding, said that 10.00 might mean anything, and Mr. Haze- land decided to accept a plea of not guilty.
30.00 1.00
The Garden Fete was opened at 3 p.m. in splendid weather and all the residents on Shameen gathered together at the Tennis Courts and the fun of the Fair hegan. The Man in the Box, Mr. R. K. Batchelor, got his full share of balls thrown at him, Mr. Tribe being his sponsor. The Coconut shies men," Bill " and his pal (Mr. O, Eager and Mr. Shrubsole, both representing our old familiar friends the Costers), drew. crowds. The Potato dip under the mana gement of Mr. Shields caused lots of
amusement, one potato having buried in it a specially marked coin, the drawer of which was entitled to a set of rare Thibetan stamps.. The Living Targets
On the application of Detective Sergt. Wills defendant was remanded in police: custody with a view to other charges being framed.
SHIPPING NOTES.
SUEZ CANAL DUES.
A further rise of 30 centimes (5d.) per ton in the Suez Canal dues took effect as from the 5th inst., bringing the rate for laden ships to 71. zac, (ts.) per ton, and for ships in ballast of af. 75c, (39. 11d.) per ton.
A STONE VESSEL
The first stone vessel has been launched.
(two Chinese gentlemen) were in the Sho is constructed of concrete, except charge of Messrs. Marshall Wood and
for the steel ribs. Bromaton Mine Sterm- Fry, and the bar was tended by Mrrine, a leading Swedish ship owner,
John Peel.
ordered the first vessel, which is of 3,000 The Gift Stall was presided over by tous, and he is delighted with the result. Mesdames de Courcey, Donnelly, Harris He proposes to construct concrete ships and Fumagalli; the Tea Room" by of 15,000 to 20,000 to be used as railway Mosdames Hotson, Sutton, Reynolds and
White; and the Sweet stall by Mesdames,
ferries between Gothenburg and Eng- Golding, and L. E. Lammert. The Baffle laud, and experts consider that a new 650,00 was auperintended by Mesdames H. P. epoch in shipbuilding has been in
Harris, Smith, and Watson, (all of Tung augurated. $7,403.00 Shan); while Miss Connor and Miss B. White acted as very efficient Gate-keepers.
In an interval the Consul General, in Mrs. Webb and Mr. Donnelly, dressed a homerons little speech, thanked the as Italian organ-grindere discoursed Allics and Neutrals for their generons
sweet music on their barrel organ,
and friendly support and explained the
"OUR DAY" ON SHAMEEN..
A VERY CREDITATLE EFFORT.
Early in the month the ladies of
that the first winner handed it bac Shameen, at the request of Mr. J. W. while Nigger," a human canine,col. origin and object of Our Day," He
to ha competed for again, and all the other successful competitors followed his example, with the result that the cup was never won, and it is still in
the possession of "Colonel Bogey."
added a hope that later on there would be Days" for our gallant Allies beld on Shameer.
The second half of the programme opened with a Cinematograph, the pro
Jamieson, C.M.G., the British Consul-lected the sum of $73. General, formed a Committee with Mrs. At the Canton Club theatre local and A. Hotson as President and Mrs. D. imported talent amused & full house Forbes as hou, Secretary, for the purpose from 9.30 pm. till midnight. The pro- As the night advanced the number of of the British wounded on "Our Day," Robertson, the stage-management was jeator for which was kindly supplied by
of organising a Garden Fete ou behalf gramme was arranged by Mr. John visitors increased, and towards closing The ladies were ably assisted by a sub entrusted to Mr. J. Robertson and the the Indian Community which the films time the workers at the various shows recommittee of gentlemen presided over by accompaniments throughout were played were supplied by Messrs Pathe Frères, doubted their efforts to draw the people Mr. C. H. Shields, Postal Commissioner. by Mr. H. M. Webb. The Concert opened which was enthusiastically received, M
Mr. Webb and Mr. Eager gave a sketch and swell the spoils. Things were parti- All the foreign residents of Canton and with the audience singingGod save the Bhrubsnle, sing My Old Shako," and cularly lively in the vicinity of the Aurt district, as well as the Indian community, King." The programme was as follows: Miss Sachse danced another ballet dance. Sally stand, where the representatives of were invited to contribute gifts. How Song, Tom of Devon," Mr. H. Csion. Mrs. Robertson appeared in front The finale was appropriate to the occas- Tirpitz and Hindenburg were subjected generous the response was can be under-1 Shrubsole: Waltz me, Dearie" (ancore of the curtain and while she was singing to a continuous fusillade of bullets, many stood from the fact that the Gift Stall Gathering Nuts in May"), Mrs. Webb; curtain rose and revealed a tableau of Keep the Home Fires Burning," the of which found the mark, & performanes realised nearly 800. Other gifts came in song in Italian,Trovatore," Herr the Allied Nations, supported by mem which was invariably greeted with cheers, freely and unsolicited. The Consul Hoffmenster, song,
bera of the Shameen Defence Corps, Mrs. "Some liveliness" was also manifest at General presented a Porcelain Bowl of Rose" (encored), Mr. J. Eobertson Landry, France; Madame Fumagalli "The Star and the Button represented Britannia Madame the Coconut Shy stand, where balls were the Kang Hsi period, which was bought recitation, Two Thumpers ** (“ Lays Lussia, and Mrs. Webh, the oppressed
hied by contestants of both sexes and by Mr. Chan Lim Pik, Compradore of Ind") Mr. A. Hotson
mations. A happy day spent in a good was brought to a time with the National Anthems The aut the effor
contribution of our ser
of all ages, while in the immediate vicini- the Hongkong Bank, for $500. As Bale (encore Evensong *?),
> ty there were shouts of laughter and apprises, handsome Blackwood cabinet Thomas; Ballet dance, Mim Sachis
-namberaba satin cover were presented by Mr. (Continued at foot of new
plause at the prot
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