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Miss Margaret Bondheld, M.F., Yor collision between two omnibus:8, in Wallsend, was slightly injured, in a London on November 18th, ustaining cuts over the right eye from broken ginas.
is Bondfield late father was the first- minister of Union Church, Hong Kong.
Isako's circus which has from the open-
HONG KONG POLICE BALL
EFFECTIVE DECORATION
SCHEME.
it is true to say they are considering the position in which they now find themselves after the strike in a spirit which gives grounds for hope that they may have learned a salutary lesson.
H.E. THE GOVERNOR PRESENT. Broadly speaking, the lesson enforced by the most serious national strike in ing night proved itself a first class one,
Heng Kong Police Force Ball is ono well above the ordinary run of circus British industrial history can be express-shows, will give a special matinee during of those annual affairs that invariabis the Festive season. From the 5th to the goes off thoroughly well. If the police- grth programme will be given each men's lot is not a happy one, he certainly day from 3 p.m. During the interval, didn't show it, nor was there much sign the children are invited to ride the circus of that highly nervous state," of which Sir William Gilbert's stage.sergeant sang horses and camels,
so pathetically,
ed in a sentence. It is that you cannot succeed in a strike against the nation. This is what the coal strike was in its The improve- fundamental essentials, ment of working conditions in the mines,
Feat Entries-Open to All (whether Sub- WHAT-shall I give HERquestions of hours and pay, and the
Beribers to the Huat or not). Start will ba from Sousa's BUNGALOW at 3 RA. SHARP.
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BER, 1926, at 11.30 o'clock in the FORENOON at the OFFICIAL RECEIVER'S Office.
Date the 24th day of December, 1926.
EL AGASSIZ Official Receiver and Prevsinnal Liquidator. (43-45
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS.
OWNERS are Notified that their. Panics
Measured st the RACE COURSE after 5 rx. by arrangement with the Manager of the STABLES.
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CORPORATION.
TOTICE 13 HEREBY GIVEN that the
Certificate
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RECREATION CLUB OF MACAO,
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miners' standard of living. figured largely in the declared programme of the Miners' Federation at the outset. Trade Unionists generally believed it, Did they and were prepared to help. not join in the mad adventure of the general strike which began the coal strike itself 7 Thousands of people in other classes were beguiled into believing it, top. They thought the coal strike was an industrial dispute. But as the weeks went by the fact emerged as clear as noonday that Mr. Cook and his friends Pared nothing for the miniers.
Under the inspiration of Moscow they where one has the choice of the were out to wreck the industry, to ruin the capitalist system of the country und instead of private ownership of the finest selections of
mines they wanted nationalisation. The economic considerations governing the industry did not interest them in the least. They cared nothing whatever about the welfare of the community The receipt of vast sums of money from Russia to finance the atrikers and pro- long the stoppage to the grave injury of all the industries in Great Britain suficiently indicated the political char- Thank God for acter of the struggle. will
Russia," shouted Mr. Cook from public
HONGKONG, 31st AUGUST, 1917, for In
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public forced to depend upon foreign platforms. But the duped miners, the supplies of coal, and Trade Unionists in many industries thrown out of work through fuel shortage, were unable to say
Amen to this peculiar burst of piety.
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With these facts fresh in their minds Trade Unionism is thinking hard. A straw can show how the wind blows, as Bacos says in one of his essays, and we have a slight indication of the trend of thought by the talk now current in London regarding pence in industry. MT. THOMAS, the able Parliamentary Secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen, wisely said the other day that the mistake of the coal strike was psychological one. The miners failed because they did not understand the psychology of the British people. The British nation can never be coerced by any section or class. The Trade Unions
of this Fank Numbered 62658 in the Name of THE HONG KONG DISPENSARY. ment of this spirit of concord; but it is Ma. ANTHONY. HENRY CARROLL stated
to have been completed by us. E. M. STAPLETON has been LOST or
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CO-OPERATION BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYED.
1OR SALE Two valuable lots central Western District and Queen's Boad Central, about 18,000 and 9,200 S.F.: valua- tions approx. $409,000 each. We bay corner building central district also horse with tennis court... SMALL INVESTORS. TELIT is agreeable to learn that the
sion of the coal strike in Great Britain 10. 4630.
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certainly a decided gain that responsible Trade Unionists are giving the idea a cordial welcome. National strikes have been proved to be monstrous blunders, organised labour is now disposed towards peace, and we must wait awhile to allow the new spirit to become operative. If the mood prevails we have no doubt, the world will be astounded and amazed by the recuperative power of British trade.
A writer in the Daily Chronicle saya that when Bertrand Russell was in the name of Peking his Chinese friends, finding is im possible to pronounce
Russell, got another one ready for him, to wit, "Lo Su." Presumably Lo Su is the nearest to Russell that the Chinese tongue can manage; if you say it quickly you will see the connection!
The second of the Christmas Matinees, On Zephyr's Wing" and "Christmas was given at the Theatre in Toyland,' better attendance than on Wednesday Royal last evening, and there was a much our report, yesterday it evening. I should have been stated that Mr. E. J. R. Mitchell, in addition to taking the part of Zephyr," was responsible for a considerable amount of the work in connection with the stage management
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the
Last night's affair was gericrally voted to be one of the best Police Balls that has were 20 present, of whom about 140 were ever been given in Hong Kong. There guests.
It is not always easy to infuse the Christmas spirit into a large gathering. of that kind. It needs admirable or ganisation, for one thing, the whole pro- gramme bas to go without a hitch, and, as at theatrical production, it is a great asset if those managing the affair are themselves thoroughly enjoying it. one, guests and bosta alike were out for All these conditions were present. Every- a good time, and they certainly had it.
The Decorations.
One thing that went to make the ball more successful than usual was the scheme of decoration which was simple, but extremely effective. It comprised flags
A Chinese brought before air. Winnumerable and dozens of potted ferns, plants and foliage, all of which were set Schofield yesterday morning at
fairy lights, suspended in festoons. Central Magistracy charged with being off with a wonderful array of coloured concerned with another Chinese in a bag throughout the rooms used for the ball
The entrance to the City Hall was snatching episode on Battery Path on Tuesday afternoon was allowed bail in.
screened off with walls of greenery, shin- $1,000, Mr. C. A. Rusa, soliciter, de- fending, said that he did not object to airs with coloured lights, and in the ball remand, but would apply for bail, which at the foot of the stairway was a canopy he was prepared to offer to any reason at Union Jacks and other tags. The with fags on either side. On the balcony able amount. The defence alleged it was sides of the stairway were also decorated a case of mistaken identity.
at the stairway were ranged more plants, with lights between them along the balus- The Ball Rooms. trade.
In both ball rooms apart from the usual clusters of lights from the ceilings, there were festoons of coloured fairy lights.
The case in which two Chinese, arrested on December 14th at Messrs. Sennet Freres jowellery store in Pedder Street. were charged with the attempted thef of gold watches, was concluded
at
J. W. Schofield. His Worship acquitted the Central Magistracy, before Mr. the 2nd accused. Sgt. Meadows said that the 1st Accused was a returned banishee, who had been banished from the Colony eighteen months ago. His Worship sen tenced the man to nine months' imprison ment for returning from banishment and to three months for the attempted lar ceny of the watches, both with hard labour, the sentences to run consecutively
VICTORIA BRITISH SCHOOL. OPEN DAY AND SALE OF WORK.
CLEVER YOUNG PUPILS. The end of the term at the Victoria British School was marked yesterday morning by an open day and a sale of
"
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Special attention had been given to the St. Andrew's ball room where flags efective array of plants including a mass covered the walls and there
St. George'a ball room had been of greenery in the contre.
no centre arrangements of decorated in a similar style, except that there was greenery. The attention paid to St. Andrew's room was with a view to re- lieving space pressure in the St. George's room, and this was in part done very successfully,
The lounge and dining room leading, but from the ball rooms were attractively decorated in similar style.
The Lee Garden management were res- ponsible for the fine lighting effects, for. they lent the coloured lampa.
The Guests,
About 140 invitations were" issued, and E. the Governor. (Sir Cecil Clementi, -most of them now bankrupt in funds work Parents and friends of the child- as a result of the strike-have been ren attended in good numbers. Mr. E. among those who attended were:- taught that useful lesson; and hence Ralpba, Inspector of British Schools, K.C.M.G.) and Lady Clementi, the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolle (C.S.P.), ME. P. P. J. the movement just started to promote presided.
A Good Year.
Wodehouse, Mr. J. Burlingham, other co-operation between employers and
The Headmistress (Mrs. E. M. Clarke) Superintendents of Police, Mr. T. II. employed.It would not be safe as yet to write expansively about the develop-in making the annual report said that King, D.C., Lieut. Comdr. G. F. Hole, the attenuance during the year had been. (Harbour Master), Mr. Booth (As- satisfactory and Dr. Minett who bad sistant Harbour Master), Major-General visited the school several times reported C. C. Laard (G.O.C. the forces in China), general health was good attended by his A.D.C. (Lieut. Johnston), that the'
Coramodore J. L. Pearson and Mrs. HE. the Governor visited the school on January 26th with the Director of Educa Pearson, Mr. R. E. Lindsell and other tion and, among other visitors were Mr. magistrates. Invitations were also issued L. Forster and a party of University to all doctors, Government officials, the students. Mise Hendry left on long leave Crown Solicitors, etc. There were also in July and Mrs. Watt joined the Staff in
Capt Forster-- H.E the Governor), October. The work generally has been present Capt. C. H. Steele (A.D.C. to
Five pupils sat for the satisfactory. Koyal Drawing Society's Examination (Frivate Secretary to B.E. the Governer)
and Capt. Dowbiggin. four gained Honours and one passed Douglas Taylor was awarded the Govern ment Free Scholarship for Class 7. There. were several "Open Days" during the year, when parents visited the School and saw exhibitions of the children's work. They were holding that day a sale of articles made by the children and staff during the winter termo and the proceeds would go towards the cost of material and far books for the library. In conclusior, she thanked Miss Hendry, Mr. Watt and
The catering for the supper was car Miss Stuart for their loyal support, and thanked all present for their attendance.ied out by the Hong Kong Hotel
The Committee, (Applause.)
There will be a committee meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce this afternoon at 2.20.
A Chinese snatched and absconded with a handbag belonging to. Mra Yalland at about 9 o'clock last night at Cameron Road, Eowloon. The bag contained $10. Following the evening service at St. John's Cathedral on Sunday, there will be another social gathering in the Cathedral Hall, commencing at seven o'clock.
The total output of the Kailan Mining concluzAdministration's mines for the week ending December 11th amounted to 70,388 tors, and the sales during the period to 65,062 tons.
The Entertainment.
The Dance Programme. The M.C.'s for the dance were Messrs.. Wright, Simpson, Smith, Wynne, Mc- Mahon and Humphreys.
The dance programme comprised for the most part lox-trots, with a sprinkling of one-step, four waltz numbers, one set
of lancers and a real
The music was dispensed by the Hong Kong Hotel dance band, and every dance was enthusiastically encored.
The General Committee in charge of
A miscellaneous programme was then the arrangements comprised: The Hon. was Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Captain Superinten- pupils and
dent of Police (Fresident); Inspector" presented by the thoroughly enjoyed.
The items included a number of dances Blackman (Chairman); Mr. S. J. Bradsell and songs done by individual classes and Secretary); Mr. A. Dormer (Treasurer); Sir Charles Eliot, G.C.M.G., former groups of classes. All of these went with Messrs. Dick, Delahunty, Wright, Char There were also very Mr. P. Condon ably carried out the sity and afterwards Ambassador to mirably trained. Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong Univer- & swing, and the children had been adman, and Dormer.
creditable recitations by two of the duties of card room steward, and Mr. A.
arrangements: Tokyo, was a passengers for Colombo on
The full programme was as follows:
TO LET-Near MAY ROAD Startos Two chastened mood. We are not sure, how- FLATS in the NEW BUILDINGS with all ever, that this can be said with strict Modern Conveniences. Moderate Rents.-regard to accuracy of the Executive Apply A. Y. APCAR & Co.. L. 1, De Council of the Miners' Federation, who the N.Y.K. Hakozaki Maru, which left pupils, Billie Pryde and May, J. Persons Kirby was in charge of the dining room-
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Lo Tuse FAX. Law in English 7-Chinese Marriage Law
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The decorative scheme was carried out jointly by members of the Hong Kong Police Ball Committee and the Com- mittee of the Chief and Petty Officers of the China Squadron ball, which will he held at the City Hall to-night with the same decorations serving again.
There are, by the way, between 800 and 1.000 expected at to-night's bail, which starts at 15 and continues until the
"THE GREAT DIVIDE.”
"AT THE STAR THEATRE LAST. NIGHT,
Darice, Cock-a-doodle-doo, Classes 7, 8, are in a special class by themselves as
9 and 10: Song, The Old Woman, Classes extremists. Like the Bourbons, they
7, 9; 9 and 10; Recitation, Birdie with a have learned nothing and forgotten
yellow hill, Billie Pryde; Song. The Pirates, Stella Stevenson, Robbie Glen, nothing, even from their failure to coerce
Eric Stone, Billie Gegg and Henry Burje; Dance, The Great Dance, Mary Taylor, Jean Clark, "Alec McFarlane and Douglas the coal owners or the Government into
The Chinese accused of snatching Miss Taylor; Sang. Dear Little Robia, Class "granting their impossible demands. But being beaten and discredited men, whose Shirley Eca da Silva's handbag on 10; Recitation, When I was down beside
Saturday last at Robinson Road appear- the sea, Harry Joy Parson; An old French early hours. effective power is broken at any rate fored before Mr. W. Schofield yesterday Dance, Stella Stevenson and Henry
be It came upon-the midnight clear. some years to come, their fulminations at the Central Magistracy. Prisoner was Bunje Carols, Good King Wenceslaus;
remanded for his antecedents to
Before presenting the Royal Society as reported in the Press may be dis further enquired into,
Drawing Certificates to the successial regarded. Mr. A. J. Coox, the Com-
pupils, Mr. Halpha said that the outer-
Starting from a New England village munist Secretary of the Federation, who
tainment had been very enjoyable Be referred to little Billie Pryde and May and ending in the Desert of Arizona, depicts the story was mainly responsible for the seven
Parsons, who were only four years of age, The Great Divide
Alice Terry as the girl, Ruth Jordan, but had done remarkably well. He im af a man's pride. months' stoppage in the coalfields, is an
pressed upon parents the value of send ing their children to school at an early gives a flawless performance. The battles age. In conclusion he congratulated the between the conscious mind and subscon object of derisien. He may be allowed to retire into the obscurity from which
headmistress and teachers on the School'scious instincts are the most dificult roles " to act and Alice Terry surpassed herself he emerged a few years ago, declaring
success during the year.
Royal Drawing Society's Certificates in emotional portrayal, himself "a humble disciple of LIN,"
with honours were won by Mary Taylor, Of more practical consequence in the
Marie Clarke, Douglas Taylor, Douglas of Trade Union leaders and also
McKay, and Sidney Fowler passed.
The sale of work was a great success, attitude
nearly all the articles being sold. of the rank and file, and in their case
A coolie employed by the Telephone Company was fined 825 or 14 days hard labour yesterday morning by Mr. T. W Ainsworth at the Kowloon Magistracy charge of unlawful possession of thirteen forged 100 pisaties notes of the Banque de 1 Indo-Chine.
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With regard to the Bishop of London's visit to Hong Kong, we have been Baked to state that any enquiries in regard to the Bishop of London should be addressca to the Rev. N. V. Halvard (Chaplain to the Bishop of Victoria) at the Bishop's House, St. Paul's College, telephone No. Central 3,182.
Tearle's part is that of a man who was a a covecoan Wallace Beary's Dutch curious blend of refined gentleman and
George Cooper as Bhorty does well is touched with his usual individuality and