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OUR GIRL GUIDES AND
BROWNIES..
THE GROWTH OF THE LOCAL
DIVISION.
LADY STUBBS SAYS THEY
COME TO STAY.”
TEN "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 16TH,,
NEXT SPRING.
HONGKONG UNIVERSITY: The Chief Commissioner went on to epeak of the local history of the movement SIR WILLIAM BRUNYATE BETIRING and laid particolar stress on the difi. | enities they had to contend with which wer still numerous. When we first HAVE started, many were inclined to laugh at us, but now that is all over, We have lived it down, and people are beginning to realize that the Girl Guide movement is a serions on and that we have come to
We learn that Sir William Brungate Vice-Chancellor of the University, will be retiring in the Spring of 1924.
FIGHTING AT CANTON.
YUNNANESE TROOPS.
SOME 200 CASUALTIES, Serious trouble arose on Thursday at tha Wongsha railway station (terminas) of the Canton-Hankow line) between the Several other changes have recently de- curred or are about to occur in the saff.2nd Division of the Yunnanese Troops, Mr. Teesdale Mackintosh, the Registrar, and another Yunnanese force which was tearing on holiday in May, but will be commanded by a Cantonese officer. The returning to his post in December. In the following explanation of the affair is meantime the Rev. J. T. Holman has been given by the C'anfon "Daily News;- appointed Acting Registrar,
It appears that Colonel "Wong Chi Woon, a Cantonese comniander serving The following members of the stak are under the Yanunurse colours, was station- leaving of completion of their agreements:ed at Wongsha with threa battalions,
Profesor D. C. H. Flora, Professor about 1,000 men.
Just two years ago, the strength of the local Division of Girl Guides and Brownies was not more than 34. To-day stay and that we mean to grow in aum-is the numerical strength is 13 and if more, if at all possible, every year." officers are available for training pur- There were other difficulties, added poses the Division would be much Lady Stubbs, one of the principal being the shortage of officers. Other Conipanics stronger.
These interesting figure, were supplied emild be formed but for a shortage of
our representative. who attended officers. Government House on Saturday afternoon, Referring to the every day difficulties, by Lady Stubba who is the Divisional the Chief Commissioner retainded the Commissioner of the local Division of girls of one of the laws of the Association, Girl Guides and Brownies. The Girl which was "that & guide smiles and sings Guides and Brownies were Lady Stabbs' under all difficulties." If the meetings were guests for the alternoon The principal small and felt through for want of num object of the congregation was the dediebers they were not to be disappointed,
to
For
For some reason the of Physics, recently left the Colony to take anese superiors decided to disarm Colonel Wong and his men. As there the chair of Physics in the University of were also Kwangsi troops at Wongsha, hut to avoid any misunderstanding, the New Zealand.
Mr. R. Robertson, Lecturer in Political Kwangsi-ites had been notified beforehand
of the proposed Yunnanese action. science, leaves at the end of May and will wasons still unknown, the Kwangs-ites were involved upon the arrival of the Mr. W. Danaber, Lecturer in Political Yunnanese at Wongsha. The Kwangsi-ites not be "returning to the University.
Feonomy, also leaves about end of May misunderstanding, have moved up north- who were at Wongsha Station before the Mr. B. G. Birch, Tutor in English, is ward along the railrend, their destination" probably being Shekcheng. Col. Wong's also leaving at the end of May.
Professor J, Anderson, MA.. BS,men have been disarmed, and according to latest information, the station is quiet. Col. Wong's headquarters was at Cheng's
KWANGSI TROOPS AVOID BEING
INVOLVED.
but just put up with it and smile and ation, of the Prince of Wales' banner, sing" in spite of it all. Then, when which, as Lady Stalls explained in her they were not on parade, they had still to remember they were guides and that no addyys do the girls had been specially uide should beccine piqued at anybody made, at the Prince', express wish, from
or anything. Lady Stubbs then called one of the silk canopies of the chair, in for cheers for the Divisional Secretary M.D. (Glasgow), D.T.M, and H. (fag.), which is Royal Highness was conveyed (Miss Irving) and the other officers of
the Corps, who during the past two years, the newly appointed Rockefeller Professor Temple, Wongsha. From Blake Pier to Government House, had had to put up with very many dis of Medicine, has been appointed from year ago. The dedication ceremony did appointments. They had showed a very March 1st, but will not arrive until not take up the whole of the afternoon, willing spirit.
September 1st, He will be spending the The officers were accorded three hearty interval in the study of Medical units in quite a considerable amount of the time
On Saturday our Canton contemporary cheers by the girls. bring spent in games and sports on one
Coming to the object of the gathering-Great Britain and the United States. ecntained the following statement:- of the lawns. The children enjoyed them the dedication of the banner-Lady Stubbs! During his stay in Ararrica for this pur-Up to last night the Wongsha Station|
When the! selven immensely and as her Ladyship then detailed its history.
pose the will be an official guest of the of the Canton-Bankow Railroad, Kwang tung Section, was still occupied by statril they appeared to have lost that Prince of Wales arrived in Hongkong Rockefeller Institute"
Yunganese troops. The Kwangsi-ites who shyness which was so noticeable when they year ago, he rode in a chair to Govern
Professor Digby, who is well-known in had been quartered inside the station left made their first visit to Government rent House. In the chair were two House, due no doubt to their training." canopies beautifully werked with the the Colony as Rockefeller Professor of
own accord for Sunkai to avoid being! our reporter, detailed the work of the His Royal Highness agree that these art of his vacation in the study of mixed up with a conflict among tho Lady Stalbs, in her conversation with designs of the Prince of Wales' feathers. Surgery is now on long leave speading on the afternoon of April 12th at their past year, making special mention of the should be put to some good use and ex-Surgical clinical work in the United Yunnanese themselves. They were not shortage of officers, which she described as pressed a wish that one should be pre- States, and during that time he also,
and employés of the railroad, after spend- hindering the growth of the Division."sented to the boy scouts and the other the will be an official guest of the Rockefeller forced out as at first believed. The officers ing an unpleasant sojourn at Saichuen, "There must " she said, plenty of girl guides. The new banner would be Institute.
have now returned to Wongsha. The dis- young lathies, in the Colony with the time competed for every year, and the Company
putes among the Yunnnense troops about to spare to take up the work, which was gaining the most points for general worki
Wengsha were being settled festerday' doing so much good." Here, in support would hold the banner for the year.
afternoon, and it is believed that every thing will be all right by this morning.
The 8th regimens of the 2nd Brigade of The French cruisers Victor Hugy and the Yunnanose Army, by order from the Fules Michelet arrived in port on Satur-general headquarters, went over to Wong- day morning shortly after eight o'dock.sba last Thursday afternoon to disarm These ships are on a tour chiefly for the the 7th regiment, also of the YunDANCSO:
The 5th Regiment, however, re- purpose of promoting French trade, and Army. showing other countries what the French fused to obey the order and a battle took have to offer in the way of goods for place. Firing was renewed early Friday import, in exchange for what other coun. marging, nearly 200 men from the 8th" The tries have to offer as export. The Jules regiment were killed or wounded, Miebelet has been thrown open to the hardest fighting occurred between 3.30' public every afternoon till to-morrow. inaud 5.00 o'clock yesterday morning,
Regiment posting its order that they may inspect the remark the 7th
of the neighbour-
of her remarks Lady Stubs produced-n Lady Stubbs then asked the patrol: book written by Lady Baden-Powell on leaders to come forward and take the Traigine Girls as Guidden.” The first banner, which they did, marching two words of the book explains the aim of the breast, the two leaders accepting the Girl Guide Movement, which is to make banner from her Ladyship's hands. -efficient women citizens, good-home keep-f The proceedings closed with three cheers ers and mothers. The method is to bring being given for Lady Stubbs who express this about by training the girls through ed, the hope that they would all meet activities which appeal to them. to again before long. develop character, handicraft, service for others, health and hygiene."
Lady Stubbs referred to one passage in particular which sums up the movement very aptly. It rendur "It is the spirit of romance about it which appeals sa "much to every girl; the outdoor "activities"
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FRENCH TRADE CRUISERS.
ARRIVED AT HONGKONG.
men
THE SCOUTS JAMBOREE. THE END AND THE RESULTS. The Jamboree held in the City Hall by ably interesting exhibition of trade photo. mostly on roofs of camping, tracking and many jolly the Boy Scouts asociation of Hongkong graphs, and so gain some insigh; of the hood near its headquarters, the Cheng's games; the reprit de surps of belonging a to the one great sisterhood which is was concluded yesterday. From a finan-quality and high standard of manufac- Temple, thus being able to fire at During the firing, all residents spreading now n round the world: and cal point of view it is impossible at ture of French goods. Those who had their opponents with better advan- the cheery, happy companionship of the Preant to say whether the affair has been any particular interest in seeing the ex-tage. other Guides who are all wearing the same success or not, but from I point of hibits, other than those of mere business near the railroad tation and Cheng's nocent ones which suffered the most were uniform all living up to the arme Guide view of attendance, and as far as can be curiosity, were entertained on board in Temple had to remain indoors. The in- Promise and Law, is what brings the girls seen, from interest aroused, the whole the morning.
Shortly after the vessels' arrival, 3. the passengers from the incoming Pakong affair was most successful. The main in and brings the good in them out,
result that is hoped for is that people will aut Kremer, the French Consul, went local train arriving at Wangsha two ralty to the cause and become scoutmasters aboard the flagship and paid his respects o'clock on Thursday afternoon, and they nad mistresses--and whether the Jain to Read-Admiral Gilly. An unfortunate had to spend more than 24 hours inside. Owing to & mis- The greatest damage in the conflict was boren has acceeded in arousing sufficient inistake as to the landing marred the a station shed under cover.
the Launch bearing done to the works departments of the interest to attract people to the ranks official arrangements. the Association remains to be seen. The understanding, need is really a great one, for there are Admiral Gilly and his staff went to railroad and the Likin Station Near The First Kowloon Company Kowloon a number of troops ready to be formed, Murray Pier at half past ten, and found these buildings were the Wongsha Chinese British School)-Captain (Miss Wheeler).but there is no-one to lead them, and no no-one there meet them. The visitors, then Church and the Pearl River Academy, but Strength: 10 guides.,
one to train them. Other troops would set out in the launch for Blake Pier. persons connected with these institutions The Second Kowloon Company (Diocebe in existence to-day but for the lack of Here they were awaited by Capt. Neville, had been warned to leave them before-
School) Captain (Miga funds, and it is further hoped that this the Governor's Aide-de-Camp. A mistake hand, it is said.
The causes leading to the conflict were Irving). Lienterint (Miss Phelips). difficulty will be largely usercome by had been made in the name of the landing
members of the public taking the hint stage.
To receive the Admirala guard of many. It was current yesterday that the The First Hongkong Company (Wan-from H.E the Governor and coming honour comprising afty men of the King's 7th Regiment refused to be transferred chai Wesleyan Church). Captain (Mrs. regular annual "subscribers to the Ass together with the regimental band, had from Wongsha because of the income from Conston Porri). Strength: 10 guides:
been drawn up at Blake Pier ander the gambling protection. The Second Hongkong Company (Garri son School)-Captain Miss H. Irving) Strength: girl guides.
Concerning the work of the past year, Lady Stubbs produced the reporta from the various Companies. These showed that there are now five companies of girl guides mal three packs of brownies in Hongkong and Kowloon. These are:-
son
Girls'
Strength: 25 guides.
90, J
ciation,
Governor.
CLAN FIGHT IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
gave assistance, both in the organization of, and during the performance of, the LIVELY INCIDENTS AT CHIN WAN,
Especially do they wish to jamboree,
Early yesterday afternoon a clan fight
The wounded, mostly of the 8th Begi ment; have been removed to the Govern ment, hospitals, municipal, and military. The Canton Hospital took in 14 yester- day,
FOREIGN SHIP'S OFFICER WOUNDED.
On Friday morning between 7 and 8
All day on Saturday the public steadily command of Capt. J. M. Collins with Since the beginning of the conflict thronged the City Hall, and it was inter Lient. J. J. Burke Gaffney as Colour among the Yunnanese at. Wongsha, incom esting to note that they were drawn from Bearer. The guard gave the geheral ing and outgoing trains of the Canton-
both all classes of the community
Up to yesterday afternoon, Yunnanese the band struck up the Marsellaise." Convent).-Captain (Miss Price), Lieuten Indians and Portuguese, all showed a After inspecting the guard Admiral soldiers were still posting at Sai Pan Toy, The Third Hongkong Company (Italian socially and racially. Europeans, Chinese, salute as the Admiral stepper abore, and Hankow Railroad stopped at Saichuen, ant (Miss Shea). Strength: 19 guides. keen interest in the nfinir, The same
The Peak Brownies Pack-Miss Irving programme of displays and exhibitions Gilly and his Chief of Staff were driven Chung Kwei Sai Kai, Lau Pos Bridge, has charge. The strength of this pack is was gone through as on the day before, up to Government House where the and Lin Hing San Kai.
and in the evening the previous night's Admiral paid his respects to HE the The Wanchai Brownies Pack.-Mrs. concert was repeated. There was quite Lauck is in charge of the pack, whose a large attendance at the latter, and the audience showed its appreciation of a strength is 14.
The Kowloon Brownies Pack,Mrs. very "snappy" little show is no uncertain Masson is in charge, the pack's strength manner. The organizing stoff wishes to Being 18.
express its thanks to all who kindly Most of the reports make special men tion of the officer shortage and several complain of the irregularity of attend ance, which, as Lady Stubby explained. thank the " Black Cat Jazz Band," which, was due to the fact that as the girls get gave its services throughout the two days broke out in the New Territares, which,'clock Chief Officer Moore of the 8.3. older they had a lot of their time taken entirely free of charge, and greatly added had it not been for the timely interven Pakhai was seriously wounded in the back up in preparation work for school ex to the enjoyment of the show. They weretion of the Police, who were rushed up a rifle bullet. Dr. G. Reynolds was aminations. The 2nd Hongkong Company also thankful for the use of the City Hall, from Kowloon, might have developed into immediately summoned and after medical a serious affair. As it was three people examination, it was thought advisable to was for some little time badly bit by the
were injured in the fighting and one of have the wounded man conveyed to the loss of its officers (Mrs. Beed and Missi
these is now in Hospital in a serious Canton Hospital.
The B. Pakhoi is anchored just above! Warren) who had left the Colony.
condition. The police were able to con- trol the situation, and after some little the Shameen, and fighting had been badges during the year and others are
THEN USES IT FOR PIRACY. persuasion got the enraged villagers to almost continuous up till Friday morn preparing to do likewise. There have
return to their homes. Eight or nine ing opposite to where this steamer is From information received it 'besal saveral lectures for the girls and at
An amazing story comes from Macao persons have been detained, perding fur-berthed
would appear that a siray bullet, struck Wanchai, Dr. Hickling gave a special telling how a pirate junk captured a cher enquiry into the affair. course of lectures on Artificial Respira
The trouble is said to have commenced Mr. Moore while on duty, The patient is tion" and "How to save the apparently pirate a peaceful trading juak.
Chinese gunboat, and then proceeded to
The in Chin. Wan village, which was suddenly making satisfactory progress. drowned"
The Girl Buides and the Brownies later pirates commandeered the gunboat hy a attacked by villagers of Chi Wan Kok, congregated in the Ball-Room and there very simple, and very ingenious ruse situated about two miles away. Heavy RAIN CAUSES INTERRUPTION OF they were drown up in semi-circular for- Tory signalled her to the effect that they fighting resulted in the repulse in the in- mation under their various Company were smuggling salt, and promised vaders, and shortly afterwards a counter if the gunboat attack was planned on Chi Wan Kok by generous squeezs Captains, the patrol leaders of all tas
Several of the girls hava taken their JUNK CAPTURES A GUNBOAT.
resistance..
FIGHTING During the fighting on Thursday night sections taking up a central position for would escort them. The latter vessel went the incensed villagers of Chin War. On there was an occasional heavy downpour the purpose of receiving the newly de aver to investigate, and the pirates simply the outskirts of Chi Wan Kok the tof rain, and for a time fring would ecase.
forces met. numbered well hands of the Divisional Commissioner further ado, the crew raising no serious over a hundred and were armed with
sticks and stones. Again the villagers of a wet skin and discomfort, in addition to (Lady Stubbs)
Her Ladyship, in welcoming the girls The pirates then took the gunboat, Chi Wan Kok were defeated, and were an empty stomach, provided themselves market that it was the first time all Fook On by name, and looted a peaceful compelled to take to the hills. By this time with comfortable quarters by breaking in occupying the whole place, while the the Companies had met together sinca junk at Lai Chu San. The last junk word had been sent to the neighbouring the doors of a large private residence and her departure for England Referring to had a number of passengers on board, policy stations and to Kowloon.
themselves. The membership Lady Stubbsh expressed and of these, 120 were taken away to be P. P. J. Wodehouse (Deputy Superinten-owner and his family had to shift for Other members of this wonderful fight- elight at the fact that the numbers were held for ransom. The junk was unfortun dent of Police) accompanied by Inspector keeping up. There had been a slight ate, for she had not proceeded far when Augus, Sub-Inspector Spear and a number Falling off in numbers amongst the Girl she was mat by-thren other junks who of detectives motored out to the scene, ing unit went in search of food, and, a Guides but against this there was an pirated her again, and took away all that They succeeded in quelling the distar butcher's shop being handy, they, promptly
available appreciable increase in the numbers of remained board of any value, bance. The police are now patrolling the commandeered all the beef and pork,
villages though by this time that was little. "Brownice.
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