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THE CONDOLIERS.””
THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
EXCELS ITSELF.
CRIMINAL SESSIONS.
JENVOKE KIR ŽANRY GOLLAN.]
WOMEN SENTENCED,
THE HONGKONG DAILY") "PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 2187, 1925
Great as was the success which attend-
The oase in which two women were ed the Hongkong Philharmonic Society's charged with conspiracy to threaten an- recent production of "The Yeomen of other woman with injury if she failed The Guard," it is safe to say that their to pay a ransom for her son who had pressatation at the Theatre Royal last bern kidnapped, was continued yesterday. night of "The Condollers" actually Mr. H.K. Holmes, Crown Solicitor,
eclipsed it. Continual applause reward-prosecuted.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
WET CONDITIONS MAY BE CAUSE OF UPSETS.
PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.
[BT ABOUS.]
For the first time this season the track will be on the soft side, even it no more rain falls before racing commences this afternoon. Yesterday's downfall was
sufficient to take the bone out of the
ed the performers last night, and the Evidence was given by district watch enthusiusin of the audience as the curtain men, who told bow they followed the fell was testified in thunderous fashinn.coolic who got letters from a profession-second race at any rate it is certain to
Despite the wretched" weather, there writer, and arrested the women.
SELLE
& crowded house. Among the Audience wer Bir Cloud and Lady Bevern. who arrived well before the curtain rose.
There can be so doubt that Hongkong is endowed with amateur dramatic and
musical talent considerably above the "average existing in other places of its aim, for last night's performance-of `& pin which is one of the most exacting of its kind-was presented with a really remarkable degree of excellence in every particular-singing, acting, production, and stage management,
Firat prisoner went into the witness box and said she knew nothing about the case. It did not concern Ber. She denied that she knew the letter writer, and denied that she took any part in the kidnapping of the boy. Second pri-
oner siso denied the charge.
The Jury found both prisoners guilty, and his Lordship sentenced them to nine months' imprisonment with hard labour.
ARMS CASE.
INDIAN WHIP'S GUARD CHARGED. An Indian ship's guard 'on the a. Too much praise could not be recorded | Leung &nung, was charged with having to the chorus, who in singing and dance revolver in his possession.
ing alike, worked wautifully together Mr. H.K. Holmes, Crown Solicitor, throughout, They acored a positive who prosecuted. said that on February triumph in the chorus and dance, 28th when the vessel came into the Lee "Dance a Cachuca" in the second Act, Un whart, about 5-30 in the morning, a when at the conclusion, every performer Chinese Revenue'officer saw prisoner leave was in his or her exact position on the the ship, and stopped him for the pur- fast bat. It-waza really admirable piece and prisoner threw something over the pose of searching him A struggle ensued, work, of which even a highly trained
wharf. The Revenue officer, called for professional chorus might have felt a aastalance, and bad the Indian arrested Justinable pride. This iteth was encored A search was made and on the deck of three times last night.
a. sampan alongside the quay a revolver, unloaded, was found.
"
This Full cast was as under:--
The Duke of Plaza-Toro (a Grandee
of Spain)....Mr. J. S. Gillingham. Luiz (his Attendant)
Mr. D. 1. Richards. Dot Alhambra del Bolero (the Grand
-Inquisitor) ... Mr. G. D. Leys, Marco Palmieri.......Mr. W. G. Wheller, Giuseppe Palmieri Mr. A. J. Brock. Astonis
Mr. A. P. Glanville. Frances Giorgio
Annibale
Mr. Elaley Zeitlyn appeared for. the prisoner.
this morning."
His Lordship adjourned the case until
MUSICIANS FALL OUT.
HIGH NOTES AND DISCORD,
ground and the probabilities are that the track will be badly cut up after the
be greasy at the taras. to cause a few upsets, but it is doubtful
The change of"
going" is nearly sure whether it will result in majority of big dividends an the tate.
the chances of Gold Leaf. At any rate, In the Stakes, it may possibly favour he is credited with his best performance in Shanghai ou a sticky course. Though Grey Morn has up to date been racing doubt. his ability to act when the going on a hard truck, there is no reason to is soft.
In the case of Gypsy Love, it is fair to presume also that today's going will be to bis liking and if he starts in the third event, he will go very close to win- ning, though I shall still stand by Rothe say with Blotting Paper as third best It must be remembered that Grmp also likes the going on the auft sile. but his performances this season have not been very brilliant and I must put him down as à useful outsider.
OUR CLIMATE
THE HIGH HUMIDITY.
Climate conditions in Hongkong and Canton are practically the same and the following extract from some notes on the Climate of Costos contributed to the Canton Christian College Agricultural Keview, by Mr. H. S. Frank will con- sequently have a direct interest for dwellers in Hongkong:
"T
the torrid zone, and the further undoubted In spite of the last that Canton is in
fact that foreigners are all affected more For less by the climate, the records show that the temperature does not rise high
not as high, in fact, as in many places much farther north. Since 1919, when
bottest day of which we have any record the records of this observatory start, the
Was August 8th, 1921, when a maximum of 35.5°C. (94°F) was reached. On July above 90°F. are also shown. In general, 17th, 1981, and August 4th, 1993, maxima
however, a temperature above 80°F. is very rare, and below sc°F. is the very decided rule.
On the other hand the coldest day that we know of was February 4th, 1919, when the minimum was. 1.4°C. (348°F). On January 9th, 1920, the thermometer also wont below F., but this too is extremely rare. Mentbly minima of 40oF. in the winter months are usual.
The Average daily temperature at any constant. The avenge. for all the data given time, over yearly periods, is nearly so far taken, of air temperatures at 7
faith to Nugget in the belief that he is For the rat event I am pinning my Bitter now than at the annual meeting.
In the second event. I can see nothing is 19.85°C. (67.73°F); the highest to beat Phenomenal Dahlia, though pro yearly average is 0.1°C (65. 2oF.); and those who remember his performances in monthly average of daily temperature bably Rayfield will be well backed by the lowest is 19.6°C. (87.3°F). The Shanghai.
changea, of course, from month to month,. In the fifth race, Beauty Dahlia mas but for any given month, successive years be a really good thing, but I cannot stand show almost no variation. The lowest, him to win for reasons stated yesterday.temperature comes in January, the high- Wimmera, if started, should win this est in July and August, and the changes event. There seems some doubt as to between being continuous. The monthly fris being saddled, so I advise an invest averages of temperature at 7am. for ment each way on Saracen.
1924 agree with the averages very closely, The greatest single variation is 1.5°F. (27), and the mean variation is less than
In the sixth event. I expect Poppy Leat to go to the front and stay there through out, but Demos Boy may again beat him.73 (1.3°F.), in the run home, as he did when last they met. However, it should be borne in mind that Poppy Leaf has been suffering from heck trouble, which may again prevent his giving of his best in a tight finish.
HUMIDITY.
The fact that people suffer from beat in summer and cold in winter, when the: recorded temperatures do not seem to justify great discomfort, is to be attri buted to the bigh relative humidity which For the Lincolnshire Handicap Bis so characteristic of this climate. The in-plass I recommend "nap "on Beldories,
Star with a saver on King Canute.
Mr. H. J. Best. Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the
Mr. Peany. Kowloon Magistravy yesterday, Mr. J. Hancock.teresting assault case was heard. Two bandsmen, Claudio and Felix Altura,
Charcoal should prove capable of win were the complainants in a summons for ning the last event, despite the weight assault brought, against Francisco Balta-
as he is a compactly built little chap and zar; while a summons against Teejelo has proved his gameness. Clover Club Tipon was stated to have not been served should prove the next best at the weights It was alleged that the complainants as Loch Rannoch is not likely to relish wire responsible for the dismissal of the the, soft going if one can go by his per- defendant from the employ of the Heng-formances last year. He is, however, kong Amusement Company, Ltd., as a leniently weighted. musician at the Coronet Theatre, and My selections this read: that this led to a quarrel among the
BACK I. (Hall Hile): I, Nugget Quah
The Duchess of Plaza-Toro
Mrs Neil Mathiesou. Casilda (her daughter}
Mre L. C. F. Beliary, Gianetta
Mira Stanley Collett. Tissa
Mrs J. Hancock. Fiametsa... Mrs. R. G. Groundwater. Vittoria
.............. Mies C. Brock, fialia....... Mrs. D. J. Brown. Jaez (the King's, Foster-mother)
Mrs. J. G. Dick.members of the orchestra, Gandoliers, Contadine, Courtiers- Mesdames Goodall, Haigh, Hollidge. Jefford, Kill, Luck, Lugard Nicholson, Richards, Rowe, Wheller. Misses Bailey, Ellis, Fraser, Mow Fung, Owen Hughes, Paachron, Thompson, Vinall, Willmott. Messrs Anaiss, Barnfather, Bell, Ren nett, Captain Beasley, Messrs. Clarke, Fountain, Gompertz, Griggs, Helliwell, Lient. Henslowe, Mestra, Jefford, Nichol- eon, Saunders, Salter. Shephard, Thomas, Traford, West, Westlake,
Men-at-Arms-Gunners Atkinson and Chaty, Heralds: Gunners Dyer, Jordan,
Mr. J. S. Hugh-Jones, who appeared for the defendant, said that the four men named were musicians at the Coronet Theatre, and previous to the quarrel were living together. A quarrel ensued re garding the skill of another member of] the band, and a fight followed. Two days Jater another quarrel on the same sub- jest took place and one of the defendants suggested that the matter should bo settled by a fight. It was arranged, alter some trouble, that each man should wear glove on his right hand. The fight was not a violent oue or sudden, as it was arranged before it took place. When hands and left.
all
Fandall, Spicer. Pages: Misses Marjoryhoth men had had enough they shook Martin Vern Wheeler. Drummer Boy Miss Vera Jefford.
Claudio Altova denied this statement Of the principals, all of whom attain and said that Baltazar blamed him for ed a very high standard of achievement, his dismissal from the orchestra.. On the the following were outstanding: Mr. W.31st, after the night performance, Balta. G. Wheller (Maren), an amateur The- zar tried to strike him with a kife, bat pian of ripe experience, Mr. G. D. Leys Alarcon, a friend of the complainant, (Don Alhambra), Mr. A, J. Brock (Gin-interfered and took the knife from the seppe), Mrs. J. Hancock (Tess), Mrs defendant. None of the men Stanley Collett (Gianetta), Mrs. L. CF.jured.
were in-
Bellamy (Casilda) and Mr.J. S. Gilling- Mr. Hamilton decided to kind all parties ham (the Duke of Plaza-Toro). Mr. Leys over on a bond of 8100 to be of good should have a special word of praise for behaviour for six months.
the quality of his acting-apart from his
able rendering of the vocal numbers
allotted to him. As the frigid and endeavoured-and, be it said in pareathe. masterial Grand Inquisitor he gave a sis, that he bas signally succeeded to beautifully finished performance of a
carry on the traditional " message "of
re-
3, Jimmy Lad Racz II. ( Mile) :
1. Phenomenal Dahlia 2. Friarsfeld.
3. Toomai
RACE IIL Mile):
13
1, Rothesay.
Gypsy Love. Blotting Paper. RACE IV. ( Mile): 1. Grey Morn. 9, Gold Leaf. Chicago.
RACE V. (1m 163 yards):
1, Saracea.
2. Grey Streak..
3. Uncle Charlie.
RACE VL (1 Mile):
1. Poppy Leaf. 2, Demon Bay. 2, Tadworth, RACK VII. (1 Miles):
1, Beldersey Star. 2, King Canute. 3. Duke of Frisco. BACE VIII. (1 Miles): 1, Charcoal.
9. Clover Club. 3, Spotted Sand,
HOCKEY NOTES.
[BY ABORT COMER."]
I hope that the game against Shamcea played under more
st
records show no mouth in five years with an average relative humidity of less than 70 per cent., whereas monthly averages of 58-87 per cent. are not uncommÚS. The yearly averages, as in the case of tem- peratures are constaat, almost within the limits of accuracy of determination, the value being 80 per cent. Contrary to what might be expected, however, there is very little change in average relative humidity throughout the year. It is true that the fall months are drier, but the monthly average of relative humidity is lower hy only about 5 per cent. for September, October, November, Rod December than for the rest of the year, and the differences among themselves in the other months are negligible. All of them consistently show averages of 83-85 per cent.
This high humidity makes the hot weather feel better by preventing evapora tion from the skin, and thus preventing the natural cooling system of the body. from operating. The mechanism whereby high relative humidity renders more in- tease the discomfort due to cold is less simple, but is probably also connected with evaporation. When evaporation does not take place as it should, the skin becomes clogged and hypersensitive, su that small differences in temperature make great differences in feeling.
RAINYALL.
The dampness of the climate also shows up in the rainfall satistica. The total précipitation varies so much from year to year, both in monthly averages for a given month, and in total annual precipitation, that it is not yet possible. to speak, from our data, with much cer tainty on this subject It is clear, bow- ever, that in a year we may expect in the general neighbourhood of 200 cm, of rainfall, or some 60 inches. This may vary by as much as from 25-30 per cent. in either direction. Most of the rain falis in the spring and summer months..
an
part which exacts a high standard of the D'Orly Carte Company "as dramatic ability, "
Mr. W. G. Wheller sang powerfully Gilbert and Sullivan's operas. He has gards the spirit of its presentation of and tunefully, and acted well, as Marco, played the part of Marco in England, this afternoon, will be As has been said, however, he is no new-
REFRACTORY INDIAN comer to the amateur stage, and a marked Edwin Bryan, who was for long with the during the last day or so. At the time once when the pipes was produced by Mr. favourable conditions than have prevailed
REFUSED TO BE SEARCHED. degree of excellence was generally ex: D'Oyly Carta Company, and on another of writing the propect seems rather pected from him, which was, let it be occasion when it was produced by remote, but the weather may improve
Before Mr. J. H. Wood at the Central said, amply realized...
Madame Margaret Forbes Wilson, also a
The match is to bo played, by
Magistracy yesterday U. Ismail, kied tunefully as Tessa and acted very well organization.
Mrs. J. Hancock sang very truly and noted members of the famous Savoyard permission of the United Services Retrea- Indian clerk, was charged with dis tion Club, or the U.S.RU, ground, Kow orderly conduct and resisting being indeed. Alike in her languorous moments the D'Oyly Carte traditions are being be represented by P. W. F. Mills, C. EL on pun dadli org
It is therefore clear that 1000, 250p.m., and the H.K.H.C. will searched for arma. at Spring Garden and in her occasional little demostra- rigidly adhered to. tions of wifely jealousy she played her. part delightfully, and received well stage-manager of the prevent production, S. H. Garred, W. H. Loch, L. R. Black- defendant, who refused to be of hick Mr. Neil Mathieson is the assistant the Rev. E. W. L Martin, A. Bower; be naked a Chinese constable to search M. Hughes, C. L. R. Becker, J. Wedlaka, A European police sergeant said that deserved applause. She was ably sup- the staghe-lighting is in the hands of ing, T. J. Frice and J. C. Faers ported by Mrs. Collett, whose singing, Mesars. Derrick and Coles, and Mr. There have been two games with Sha by the shoulder and marched him off to
He (the sergeant) then took hold of notably of the song. Kiad Sir, You Hollidge is property-master- cannot Have the Heart," gave great pleasure to the audience. Both Mr. J. S baton of Mr. Stanley Collett could not on both occasions. It is expected that corroborative evidenc
The orchestra, whose work, under themeen already this, season, the H.K.H.C. the police station: He offered a vigorous "Gillingham and Mrs LC. F. Bellamy be too highly praised, is composed as
winging by the barrow margin of a goal resistance. A Chinese constable gave sang" and acted well. Mrs. Bellamy's under:-
close game will be provided this after- Defendant said that he was leaving the dunt with Luiz (Mr D. M. Richards) Violins-Miss EI. Box, Mia F. A
noon and such members of the Club as Grand Theatre and passed a pouse of "There Was & Time," earned marked Griggs, Miss R. Judah, Mr. J. L Alves, than come to Kowloons to watch the game away he was held by a Chinese constable are not playing cricket might do worse policemen. When he was some distance approval for both players.
Mr. D. Hutcheon, Mr. G. E. Longyear, Mr. Brock gare & remarkably polished Mr. 3. M. S. Rozario, Mr. V. F. Viccajer,the East Surrey Regiment on, Wednesday searching him. He thereupon turned to The game between the B.KF,C. and who came up from behind, and began randering of the role of Giuseppe. He Mr. C. A. P. Xavier.. has bad little experience of acling-in fact this is his first venture but his
evening was played on a ground agree.the sergeant, and told him if he had to Celli Mr. N. U. Botelho and Mr. S. only to be expected that control of the police station. The sergeant twisted his
ably soft but a little slippery. It was natural talent is clear to see, and it has Paul.N
be searched he would go with him to the
beau woll fostered by Mr. Wheller, whose pupil he is. The other principals, were
Double Bass-Mr. F. N. Sequira.
ball would auffer accordingly but a good arm and he was forced to extricate it speed) was maintained despite this handi because it caused him much pain. Pianist-Mia J. S. Thomson."
He Bound in the roles allotted to them, and Flute: Bandaran
сар and a most enjoyable, game resulted.also asserted that the sergeant had a aff worked hard and well.
*Bandsman Miles Clarionet Bands more than once, hut some sound goal which arose three years ago at North
Brifit. Obor The regiment seemed determined to score grudge against him, owing to
'dispute The highest credit is due to Mr. man Wheller for his able production of the Stiling. Cornet: Baadsman Haanad other hand, the stout defence of the to take revenge. He also stated that ho
Donovan, Bassoon: *Bandsman keeping kept them out, while,. on the Point and that this was merely piece and his arrangement of the very Euphonium *Bardian charming dances. Mr. Wheller, by the Hora: Handsman Mackleworth, Tim the Club forwards from scoring three days before and was then sourched by the Wernham, Surreys goalkeeper could not prevent had been taken to the police station two way, prefers to describe himself not so pani Bandaman Newell much by the term producer as by
By permission of Liest.-Col F. B. that of messenger. By this he means, Montague-Bates, C.B., C.M.G. D.8.0 as he explained to the writer, that he has Commanding the 1st Battalion, the East
(Continued on next Column). Burrey Regiment.
Viola-Miss J. Braga
goala.
J
sergeant.
B
move
On the whole the Club had more of the game, but not a great deal more, and up that by resisting being searched he was His Worship pointed out to defendant to the fast the Regiment were bord at liable to be penalized. He was bound
over in the sum of $50.
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