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ST. GEORGE'S DAY IN HONGKONG.
A FITTING CELEBRATION.
This England never did, nor nqueror.
Lie at proud foot a
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arins,
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Come the three corners of the world in And we shall shock them. Nought shall
make us ruc, If England to itself do rest but 'true'
Thanks to the public spirited action of the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak. Hongkong
THE - HONGKONG DAILY PRESS," TUESDAY, APRIL 24rm. 1017.
Alice Morton, Miss Lucy Morton, Miss SCENES FROM SHAKESPEARE." Scene III. from "Twelfth Night" K, Murphy, Miss Dorothy Morris.
proved extremely enjoyable and ex- Miss Martin, Miss Dorothy May.
It was a great and fitting conclusion hilarating, for, unlike some amateur Miss Florrie Neave, Misa Lilian Neave, to the celebration of St. George's Day actors, those who filled the parts in the Miss Mollie Neave, Mins Lucy Noronha, to produce some Scenes from Shakes selves go with
tippling
sceno last night let them- Miss Sophic Nemaze, Mrs. Oxberry,
abandon which was O'Brien, parce Mis panied as these scenes wore by patriotic and Sir Toby respectively Mewark. Ideal #Ogilvie, Mise Leonora peare" at the Theatre Royal, acoom delightful. As Sir Andrew Agugcheck Miss Packham, Mrs. Pearce, Mias Prowse, Mrs. Haphs. Mrs. Bam, Miss under the direction of Mr. Denman Mr. CHP Hay, as The Jeater Peterson, Miss Mary Piercy, the Misses ronderings by a mixed choir of 70 voices Leefe and M. S. Northcote were ideal, and they had a very merry partner in Dodo Ritchie, Miss Wendy Roberts, Mi84 Rododger, Miss Mas Rodger, Miss Flo Fuller. The theatre was crowded with a Marin, Mr. W Logan) also entered Mra Sandonian, Miss G. large and thoroughly representative heartily into the revels below stairs, and as the killjoy and general carrier of Cash, Muster Shaw, Mrs. Shen audience, many chairs having to be tales, Mr. E. L. Sim's acting of Malvolio ton, Master Purcell Skelton, Miss Skin requisitioned to accommodate the huge was well in keeping with the general nor, Mrs. Stabb, Miss M. Stabb, Mrs, gathering.
muccess of this diverting scene, Mr. C. Among those present le P. Hay, who arranged the scene, is mun, Miss Gertie Simmonds, Miss Con-
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Englishmen yesterday retrieved their for Stark, Mrs. Stedman, Miss Gwen SteH.E. the Governor and Lady May and to be heartily congratulated.
getfulness of the past and did real and and generous homage to their patron Saint. It required a great world war,
nic Storham, Miss Lily Stonham, Miss the Miests May. Only three weeks had Mrs. Tisdall Miss Eileen Stubbings. Mies Bortha Tarrant,
Todd, Miss Annie Toliis Tisdull, Mrs, been occupied in preparing for the
Ventria,
The other two scenes, from "The
the discomfiture of the false-hearted Merry Wives of Windsor, which depict production and this fact enhances the Falstaff, was another thoroughly enjoy-
price which
austable and laughable item, Mrɛ. C. H. P.
Amy Watt. Miss value of the⋅
the Misses C and V. Wahr, Watt, Miss
when England's sons are daily. Jay Wakeman, M18 Watt, Mrs, West, especially upon those who were respon scheming Mistress Page. and Mistress
Marion
Jester's Prologue from Henry VIII, King John, Act IV., Sce, I.
down their lives that England may
be Miss Festowed on all concerned, and Hay and Mrs. E. Davidson as the live, to remiad Englishmen in this Weill, Miss S. Weill, Mrs. Wolfe, Missible for the arrangement of the various Ford were splendid, and they were ably Colony that they had a patron Saint to Worters, Mrs. A. E.
Wolfe, Miss Woodcock,
Miss Eliza scenes, for the great success achieved. supported by Mr. Hay, who made an whom they could render homage at the beth Ward, Miss Henrietta Wolhters follow:-.
The programme of scenes was
ideal Falstaff. There was much laughter. present moment, and because of this the The thanks of the Committee are due to
when the corpulent form of Sir "John was placed in a clothes, basket and sent great charitable effort which took place the following for the gifts of flowers for the sick in the Hospital on the day:-
away with the laundry. The ladies hatt yesterday was extremely opportune. St. Mrs. A E Otiffins Commander Bock-
The very difficult rdles to fill, but they ae George was honoared, the memory of with, R.N., Mr. Nicholeon; Mr. A. E.
quitted themselves in a manner which Irvin, Mr. E. Harvey.
only heightened the excellence of these Shakespeare, the great poetical bistorian
two very laughable scenes. Mr. Hay of the great deeds of England's sons, was
was responsible for the arrangement of of these two scenes. revived in a most striking manner, and a large sam must have been raised on behalf of funds which will be devoted directly to war purposes; a truly fitting celebration of St. George's Day.
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THE CAFE CHANTANT.".
aconer
Who is Silvia Song from Two Gentlemen of Verona j Twelfth Night, Act II Sce. 111. Jaques Soliloquy From "As You
Like It."
Ballet illustrating "A Midsummer Night's Dream, to the music of Mendlessohn's Rondo Capriccioso." Hamlet--Act I Bee, IV and V.; Act
III Sce. I (Part.) Under the Greenwood Tree.” Song from As You Like It," The Merry Wives of Windsor. Act II Bet. I (Part). Ast III Sce, 3 (Part.) Full fathoms five." Song from The Tempest." Henry V.
Battle Speech before Har fleur. Rosalind's Epilogue from "As You
Like It."
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Following the buying of badges, came
In addition to the above there were the cafe chantant at the Volunteer Head-
several items before the curtain. Mr. quarters. The proceedings here com-
OHP. Hay after the singing, of the menced a 3.14
and p.m.
conclud-
National Anthem, came before the car- ed
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tain and gave a very fine rendering of Were the doors open than the spacious
the Jester's Prologue from Henry VIII, Though the weather was by no means drill hall was filled by people who realis
I come no more to make you laugh, satisfactory, this did not deter the lady ed that they had to keep their purses
The Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., badge sellera from faring forth in white open. There was no getting away from
was londly applauded for his reciting side-shows and showmen who knew their
of the melancholy. Jaques Soliloquy and red, at a quite early hour, to dispose business. Truly, they welcomed all and
from "As you like it," and Mr. H. E. "It's your money we Every outlet their money. of St. George badges.
Muriel's rendering of the song of Amiens want" was the showmen's chorus, and from Peak trams, tram-cars and risha these same showmen saw to it that this The Epilogue from Elgar's Banner Greenwood Tree," was also a most enter- from. As you like it, Under the Dwas occupied by groups of sellers, and he ain and ambition were achieved.
The
St. George, (With vision of attaining item. The individual effort, George.) was a brave man indeed, and a cunning usually crab looking drill hall was trans-
formed into a veritable un city. There The
however, which reached the house above ARE scenes and singing bad a ons, who was able to travel between home was Professor Vocali, D.A.M.L. 1.4., fitting setting. The theatre had been everything else, was Mr. Sinclair's re- and office without being swooped upon most remarkable person. Would-be lavishly decorated with busting and citation of Henry V's great apcech be by a galaxy of very persuasive sellers. Enery," was a talking marvel, but St. George served to remind those prethe day, and with his sword upraised, Patrons were warned that his assistant, evergreens, and everywhere the ing of fore Barfleur. Attired in the armour of As a consequence, the day was quite young
Enery" proved himself to be one of sentif such reminder were necessary he was vociferously cheered when he when one noticed mers laden with badges, in super-men in the ventriloquial call of the significance of the great gathering, concluded passionately with the stirring ing--well, he is admitted by the greatest! There was a remarkable scene of en- words: Cry God for Harry, Eng- from hat almost to heel. Ono business-medical scientists," to quote his refer thusiasm when the curtain rode and the land und St, George.'" Mrs, W. man who had escaped until the bottom ences, to be the greatest tongue wagger choir--the ladies attired in red and white, Logan also rendered Rosalind's Epilogue
(women barred). trans station was reached, and who had instructions, gratis.
Enery" also issued and the men in khaki-burst forth from "As you like it" in a very able
According to him with the Nutional Anthem: The and effective manner. only to traverse about 600 yards to bis Ventriloquism is not a gift, or Laudience reso as one, and all joined in
The whole production was a great adiction, it's a h'art or an 'ahit. It can the concluding verse. It was office, was persuaded to part with $150 be accomplished by all Take two turns remarkable display of deep, patriotic and all deserve great praise. Not the a truly success for all concerned. All did well, ere he reached his desk, and when he ar with your tonsils round the lower strata feeling The soloist was Mrs. Hill
grotesque figure, of your larynx, at the same time press-At intervals during the tale of the 25th Middlesex Regiment, which, least deserving of praise is the band rived he presented a
ing back the diaphramic valve with the also, the choir acquitted itself for there were badges around his hat, back teeth, say 09, and there you are.
splendidly, the songs including under the baton of Mr. Lawrie Owen, hanging from his coat and waistcoat, and With regard to this show it was an Who is Bilva ?" to
Special
music accompanied and played the incidental evon a few were tied to his fingers. A presumably could be arranged for fami Ariel's Song
music in a most praiseworthy manner. nounced that special terms--for tuition, composed by Mr. Norman Peterkin,
Full Bathoms five. The scenic effects were also very skil local solicitor was able to reach his lies over 35 in number. Then there was from The Tempest." The choir, how fully and artistically arranged, and the office free of badges, Then he had to the world-renowned troupe of Chinese ever, reached the highest point of ex loud and prolonged applause which jugglers and acrobats specially imported cellence in the final item of the pro greeted the final scens, the vision of St. leave for the Police Court. His journey from Peking. These jugglers should
deserved. to the Magistracy cost him 800, and he really be sent home to the Food Controller, and powerful epilogue from gard The Chorus was as follows:-M
Browerful Eron gara George, mas, richly Yesterday they turned ink into soap Banner of St. George. The
volume and appeared before the sympathetic Magis wine into food, grain into green peas, balance displayed were great tribute Bentley, Mra Carter, Mrs. Cossart, Mis trate bedecked with budges. There were papers into rate, one egg into four, to both the conductor, Mr.
Crees, Mrs. Edwards, Miss Edkins, Mrs. fire, Juggled with pearls, and Fuller, and the choir, and the vision of Edmonds, Miss Griffin, Miss Goodall, many similar incidents, all pointing to masticated fire,
performed
and one
other St George, which appeared ere the last Miss Goggin, Mrs. W M. Humphreys, the fact that the groups of badge sellers mystic feats all for 51. These remark strains of the chorus had died away, was Miss Hickie, Miss Jack, Miss Jennings, had been relentless in their duties. The able people might, with advantage, a most effective and thrilling finale. Mr. Mrs. Johnstone, Miss A. Lillie, Miss H
be referred to the War Office authorities. F. A. Mackintosh represented St. George, Lillie, Miss Dorothy May, Mies R. Mow sale of badges closed at noon, and long They are wasting their time and talents and made a most commanding figure in Fung, Miss L. Neave, Miss Piercy, Miss. before this hour a badgeless person was in Hongkong Moving-very moving armour, with sword upraised and the Packham MissA Robson, Misg a curiosity. The badge-sellers did their pictures by Bieners, J. J. Blake and U. Dragon lying at his feet on the rocks: Richards, Miss J. Rodger, Mrs. Stringer,
E. Weiss did wonderful business. They work well, and are to be congratulated moved many a doline. Still, the outlay that which must have appealed to the Sells, Mrs. A. E. Wright, Miss J. White,
Of the Scenes from Shakespeare,"
"Miss Stone, Mrs. Stark, Miss Scott, Miss on the manner in which they refused to had a great reward, for those moving audience more than all the others was be put off with excuses of having pur
Mrs. Warden, Miss Witchell, Mrs. chased a badge already. One badge was Pictures were guaranteed--money back by no means sufficient to pass the bar crefulto cure toothache, in the faire seeno from A Midsummer Wynne, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Blackburn,
digestion,
liver
complaints,
Night's Dream." This was arranged by Miss Cooper, Mrs. Goodall, Mrs. Gold- rier, and change was an unknown word water on the knee, and other childish Mrs. C. H. P. Hay and Mrs. Tod, and smith, Mre. Hill, Mrs. Luke, Mrs. Stub
the sellers. The financial result ailments." There were many cures, but was
remarkable presentation forbings, Mrs. Sosters, Miss Williams, Mr. should prove very satisfactory.
it wa
was noticed that the greatest draw amateurs. One easily forgot all things A. H. Campton, Mr. G. Davis, Mr. C. apart from teeth and water on the knee material and dritted into fairyland Edgeurbe, Mr. D. M. Goodall, Mr. A.
of these pictures was money. Dollars while the fairies, elves and spirits, led by Titania Puck, Cobweb, Moth and seemed to leap from pockets.
danced The menagerie, and Signor Toboloski's Mustardseed,
and seemingly
to
!
THE BADGE SELLERS.
The ladies committee consisting of Lady May, Mrs Hay, and Mrs. Holyoak hud an exceedingly. busy
morning,
as also did Mrs. Ralphs and Mrs. Grin
at the Cricket Pavilion, which was made the headquarters for the convenience ti the sellers.
as follows:-
Homga
ing
a
Denman
B. Hearne, Mr. II. Hayward. Mr. T.
Hitt. Mr. E. Jones, Mr. G. H. Platt, Mr. F. Schnepel, Mr. V. Stannard, Mr. W. White. Mr. F. A. Biden, Mr. J.
son of the forest will not soon be forgotten floated in and out among the tret A. E Bullock, Mr. E. W. Carpenter, The latter was a striking example of viile Bottom grunted and slept until what can be done by kindness alone; for he alan had to give way to the joy of Mr. W. W Dell, Mr. W. J. Dexter, Mr. patrons were informed, after marvell the woodland scene and romped with WH. Edmonds. Mr. J. W. Frost, Mr. at the manners of the beast, that not, Puck and Cobweb. In this scent, the A. H. Greenfield, Mr. G. E. Haskett, cuss word has yer The names of those who solo badges are this spacious animal, hope to dance of Titanis was a distinct feature;
and bis
affection for his trainer is constantly
for the execution of which Mrs. Ted in Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Alabaster, Mrs throughout
evidenss was loudly applauded. Those who took the performance Armstrong Mrs. Arthur, Mrs. Aucott, the bencin the many who seemed part in this very successful scene were: Mrs. Avonell, Miss Cissy Alvis. Miss B to take & paternal interest in Toboloski's At the Piano: Miss Aileen Lillie, Baker, Min
Misa Kinny Barietto, Mrs. Bell, friend, it might be stated that he the Titania, Mrs. F. Tod: Puck, Miss Betty itsas Bateman, Miss K. Barton, Mrs. friend hail from the forests of Central Hammond; Cobweb, Miss Eileen Stub Baker, Sister Beatrice, Mrs. Berington Asia, where he is hunted with the utmost binga; Moth. Miss Kathleen Simmons; Mry Bird, Mrs. Bowley, Miss Gladys Al be the vetives on account of Blistardseed,
Miss Eileen Lammert; Brock, Mrs. Butlin, Mrs. Butterfield, value of his skin, which is largely used Fairies: Misses Elfrida Osmund, Phyl Miss Veronica Butterfeld, diss Hilda for the armour plating of warships, Alis d'Almada e Castro, Marie de Sousa Butterfield.
Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Champkin, R. Agenerous thought on behalf of the man and Dorothy Razavet. Elvos and
"
A Miss Doris Curry, Mis Take agement;d to the supplying of bricks Spirite:Misses Marjorie Offord, Julia the chorus and supervising the music
itboral,
and glass done up in
Mr. J. Ince, Mr. G. H. Piercy, Mr. S. Paul, Mr. H. L. Stringer, Mr. H. Sylons, Mr. H. Smith, and Mr. A. E Wright. The thanks of the St. George's Day Committee and the organisers of Scenes from Shakespeare" are due to the following Indies and gentlemen for their kind services: To Mr. C. H, P Hay-for designing and supervising the making of the costumes. To lent Dennin Fuller-for writing the incidental music, doing part of the orchestrating, training packets-for Cutterres, Gertie Simmons, Violet May, generally; also for doing all the light- Mrs, R. H. Cousins, Miss Freds feeding the elephant. The elephant Mabel Blackman, Violet Capell, Molly ing To Mr WA. Cornell for all
Mrs Danby, Miss David
thoroughly appreciated this thoughtful d'Almada Castro, Patricia Remedios, stage construction. To Mr. A. M. Fres Mrs. Daster Billie
Mrs. Dodwell, Mrs.
action, and will be pleased to see the Amy Stonham, Winnie Lawson, Nellie ton-for prompting and assisting on the Dunbar, Miss Rose Edkins, Mrs. Evan-donor, Mrs who did not forget him in this respect Reynolds, Cecily Reynolds and Ellajine stage. To Mr. G. Duncan-for design
if they will call at the G.C.H.
He will Eldrige Miss Minnie Eldridge, Missalso crtieavour to return many unbrella Osmund. Bottom, Mr. R. G. Herbert,ing and making the armour, worn by St. Filkina, Mrs. Forsyth, Miss Enaand walking sticks which were devoured,
The ballet was to the music of Mendels- George. To the men of H.M.S. Tamar for decorating the Theatre To the Fortin, Miss Clara Frost, Miss Frans medley of bricks and glass.
Master Dudley Franklin, Mrs. quite by, an innocent, mistake, with the Bohn's Rondo Capriccioso."
Few will forget the presentation of choral items. Thanks to the generosity Ladies and Gentlemen assisting in the feld, Miss Victoria Franco, Mrs. Gib And, when freed from the bustle of the the ghost scenes from Hamlet, and the of a private donor, the cost of produc son, Miss Barbara Gibson, Mrs. Gloyn, elephant, old "Toholoski" and "Vocali," remarkably effective manner in which tion has been entirely covered, so that the Misses Goodall, Mrs. Goodban, Mrs. Jone was charmed by the music Mr. JA E. Bullock acted The Ghost of the gross proceeds of this performance Goldenberg, Mrs. Goldsmith, Miss A of the Musical Tramps," a very Hamlet's Father, the fine acting of Mr.will be paid into the St. George's Day Gordon, Miss M. Gordon, Miss Graham, happy hand of entertainers who proved Sinclair as Hamlet, the Ophelia of Miss M. Graham, Mrs. A. E. Griffin, that many a rich pote is covered by Miss Reta Hazeland, and Messrs JJ Charity Fund. Thanks are also due to: Mrs. H. Griffin, Mrs. Grimshaw, Miss bedraggled feathers, and that many a Tewar and B. G. Herbert as Horatio Marjorie Garrod, Miss Julia Gardiner, good joke can come from an empty and and Marcellus, respectively. From the Misa Sophie Gubbay, Mrs. Hale, Mrs, ill-clothed stomach.
dramatic point of view this was the most Hallifax Miss
Another enjoyable feature of the cafe holding scene of the programune, the Ayneasley Hallifax, Miss Florria Hamilton, Mrs. Seatt Harston, chantent was the miscellaneous musical acting of both Mr. Bullock and Mr Mrs. Hay, Miss Mabel Haynes, Mrs programme which was gone through while Sinclair reaching the thrilling stage Hayward, Mrs Hill, Mrs. Hinton, Mrs. the people were at ten The band of The setting was also novel and thorough Holyoak, Miss Joyce Holyoak, Mies the 25th Middlesex Regt. (under Band- Dorothy Holyoak, Mra Henry Humph master Lawrie) rendered many entertain-yin keeping with the atmosphere Miss Holloway, Miss Judah, Mrs. ing numbers which were loudly ap-created. Mr. Bullock also proved him Kapadia, Mrs King, Miss Millie Kin plauded. The dances in costume, bạ
he self to be an actor above the amateur Miss E. Knight, Miss Margaret the clever Misses Young were another level as Hubert in King John, in which
Miss Lander, Master John Lan featurn. of the
and with sweet little Miss Veronics Butter programme and, Miss Lammert, Master Alfred Lam- when they were joined
the field as Prince Arthur, all the pathetic mert, The Misses L. & M. Lery, Miss hornpipe dance by little Betty Bustice, drama of the scene was splendidly given Maude Levy
McFarlane, Jo
June Lockers by big and beautiful treatment of the part of who was conveyed on to the stage Miss Butterfield won all hearts with her Mra.
Fister Mary
Justy Jack Tar, the santause was tremen- Arthur, her pleadings to Hubert being Theresa, Miss Iris.
fet, Mrs. Marley, Marr, Mra Messer, Master Jim Messer, Mrs. Mid Muriel J. Day 0 IP Hay, A 0 Bullock's rich voice as in the Ghost are also to be complimented for their theprogramme Wem Messrs H. F. tion, which evoked much applause Mr. and Mr. C. Champkin (Hon. Treasurer) dleton-Smith, Mrs. Milner-Jones, Miss Leith, WA Hannitis and a member Socne, was used ti the utmost advan- indefatigable efforts u belalf of the Miller, Miss Annie Miller, Master Jack of the orchestra who entertained with ago, and he achieved great success.
great cause. Miller, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Morgan, Mise cello aolo,
reys.
ross,
in
Martin, of Wm. Powell & Co., Ltd... Messrs Moutrie & Co., Ltd., Mr. G. Messrs. The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd., Messrs, Kayaally & Co., Moners. Bon Ton, Messrs Ah Men and Hing, Cheong, Madam Flint, Miss Fairall, Messrs Kwong Tay Loy, The Hongkong Daily Press, The South China Morning Post, The Hongkong Telegragh and The Ching Hail; and to the Ladies who kindly undertook the sale of program- mes: Mrs. Arthur, Mrs. Bowley, Mrs Lowe, Mrs. Shenton, Miss Denison, and Misa Robertson. In conclneion, the Com
uitlee for St. George's Day are also to has attended its bo heartily congratulated on the un-
Maine, Mr Miss Dione dously enthusiastic. Other contributors to remarkable piece of acting and elocuefforts; and Mr. J. Bentley (Hon, Sec.)
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