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YULE TIDE IN HONG KONG.
SEASONABLE WEATHER.
OF HONOUR.
THE
CHRISTMAS TREE AT THE CIVIL SERVICE.
A HAPPY GATHERING..
There was a large and happy gather- BISHOP OF LONDON AS GUEST ing of parents and children at the Civil Service Club yesterday afternoon on the occasion of the annual Christmas tree putty. The Christmas tree, laden with gifts was placed in the middle of the tennis courts, the environs of which were decked with national fags. The band of H. 1.S. Hermes was present and added to the enjoyment.
children harried to the hoopla boards, Tea was frst partaken off, and then the the coconut shies and the bran tub. Races were then hold for boys and girls, and so many were the entrants and so near the Anishes, that the judges had difficulty in choosing the winners. Tiny tots whom one would imagine had not long since begun to walk were among the runners.
Seasonable weather, not the Christmas card snow, that is seldom a reality even at Home, but a sharp nip in the air and a temperature that made a blaze in the grate welcome, played its part in making this year's Yule-tide an extremely success ful and happy one. The Colony also had the privilege of having in its midst the deservedly most popular of English pro- lates, Dr. A. F. W. Ingram, K.e.V.O., D.D., LL.D., Bishop of London. It is perhaps not irreverent to say, that a bishop bas generally been regarded as a distant and awe-inspiring personality, like a headmaster, and while the Bishop of London would be the last to lay claim Three or four of the members enter- to the statesmanship of the present, Arch-tained the gathering also. Three of them bishop of Canterbury or the deep scholar were garbed as clowns, and-ons as & Hensley Henson he has undoubtedly done children, played leap-frog, frolicked, ship of, for instance, Bishopa Gore or costermonger. They ran races with the
than any other individual to danced and rolled on the grass. Bumarise" the bench of Bishops. This stranger might well have thought they is not to say that he lacks dignity or stoops to the artifices of the demagogue. Those who saw him in the Cathedral arrayed in cope and mitre and heard his scholarly sermon would fully agree that few more impressive and thoughtful, per xonalities could be imagined. The Bishop by his geniality and kindness to all, com- bined with an honest outspokenness, has proved himself the beau-ideal ambassador of his church and Christmas, visitor to this Colony.
To revert to mundane affairs a lighten ing in the economic clouds also bore its part in the success of the 'season.
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The hotels, clubs, other public institutions and many private residences were gaily decorated with bunting, chains and greenery in keeping with the season, and red shaded lamps bore their part in making macy an interior look delightful ly easy. The various stores of the Colony were well depleted of toys and other Christmas gifts by the evening of Christ- mas Eve, and the European children of the Colony had a merry time with Christ- mas parties and the shower of gifts which met their gaze on Christmas morning.
Besides the Cathedral the other Chur- ches,St. Andrew's, Kowloon, and the two Union Churches, etc., were filled with Christmas morning worshippers; and the earlier Holy Communion services were also well attended.
The collections at the Cathedral were
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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28TH, 1926.
TWO CARNIVAL DANCES.
REVELRY AT HONG KONG AND REPULSE BAY HOTELS
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The Boxing night. carnivals arranged at the Hong Kong and Repulse Bay Hotels last night proved as usual most successful. Both functions were well at tended, and at the Hong Kong Hotel, the accommodation was by no means suff. cient to cope with all those who had wish ed to be present, and tables could have bear sold twice over.
tumes, but this or evening dress was Some of the dancers wore fancy cos- optional. The scenes presented, especial- ly at the Hong Kong Hotel, were very gay. Merriment, gaiety, and light heartedness reigned supreme from the opening of the evening until the close of the programme.
The carnival at the Hong Kong Hotel was held this year on the Roof Garden contrast to the 450 who were last year and there were, about 920 present in accommodated on the bigroom on the in the fire last New Year. The manages first floor, which was, of course, destroyed
this year and hundreds of would-be guests: ment could have sold at least 500 tickets The afternoon was sunny, and every bad to be refused, but as an alter- body was sunnily disposed And how else native they were given the opportunity could it be amongst such a crowd off booking for the Carnival dance at the merry. pretty children.
Repulse Bay Hotel, which many did. The result was that on the other side of the Island there were between 300 and 400 guests present,
had come from the circus in Kowloon.
Mr. H. H. Rose made au ideal Father Christmas. He seemed to be of the right build. He was just as Father Christmas
is visualised in the mind of children. The Roof Garden reservations have Members of the committee took the pre-long ago been sold out, for the New sents from, the tree, and Father Christ Year's Eve carnival, and there will mas doled them out to Mrs. J. R. Wood, be well over 400 attending the similar who in turn, passed them on to small function at the Repulse Bay Hotel that laddies and wee babies carried in their run last night, and will be on New Year's bobbed-haired lassies, and spick-and-span night Special late Poak Trams were mothers' arms.
It was a pleasant scene. morning at 1.30 and 2 o'clock. There will It was a great success, and praise is also be special motor coaches to the Hong due to the committed responsible for the Kong Hotel and Feak Hotel from Re Arrangements. The committee comprised pulse Day Hotel at 1.15 am. at the end Messrs. R. R. Wood, A T. Strange, R. of this week. Smith, B. Maughan, J. Deakin, and L. E. dames Longbottom, Maughan and Holtinued until 1 a.m. The same arrange Longbottom (secretary); whilst Mes-with dinner at 8 o'clock and dancing con- The Carnival commented last night lidge chose the prescats, and did it well
ment will apply on New Year's Eve. Music was played by the Hong Kong Hotel orchestras,
Sports Prizes.
After the gifts for the children had been distributed Mrs J. R. Wood pre- sented prizes to the Club, members who
had been successful in the lawn bowls and lawn tennis competitions during the past season..
The prize-winners were as under:- Bowls Championship, Mr. Orwick; a, Mr. Deakin; 3, Mr. Maughan.
Handicap-1, Mr. Oswick: 9, Mr.
in aid of the Diocesan Boys' and Girls Hollidge. Mr. Lamble and Air Schools and Orphanages.
have to play a deciding game for the third prize
Handicap Doubles-1, Messrs. Lamble and Hollidge; Messrs. Tacchi and
Booker.
Mr. Strange. Mr. Carr and Mr. Hollidge Non-Prize Winners:-1, Mr. Davies; 2, have to play for the third prize.
Mr. Maughan was the bowls representa tive.
Tennis-Championship, Dr. Valentize; Runner-up, Major Willson,
Handicap "A White; Kunner-up, dir. A. White..
(Gents)-1, Mr. R.
Runner-up, Mr. Harper.
Handicap (Gents).-, Mr. Jones;
Ladies Singles-1, Mrs. Bradbury 2, Mrs. R. R. Wood,
Ladies Doubles.-1, Mesdames Brad berry and Massey: 2, Mesdames Williams and Bennett.
The Army and Navy. Christmas Day is always 1 great festival for the Navy and Army, discip line being considerably relaxed in a way only possible in Services where tradi tions and efficiency are at the highest. The masts of vessels of the Squadron in port were decorated and the ward-rooms. and messes on board the ships were also very attractively arrayed, the spirit of the Yuletide being predominent everywhere. Murray Barracks, Welling ton Barracks and Mount Austin Bar- racks, housing the Borderers, and also Whitfield Barracks, Kowloon, and the military establishments at Stonecutters were all centres of revelry and fan- making The Services were well looked after and plenty of good cheer (includ- ing liquids and solids), were to the fore. There were many sporting fixtures for the holidays. The usual Christmas meet-liams. ing at Fanling, extended from Christ- mas Eve until yesterday, the results ofsentative. which will be published in due course.
Cheers and Goodnight. The golfers trains on Christmas Day, Sunday and yesterday were well filled. Wood for giving away the prizes, and Mr. R. R. Wood thanked Mrs. J. R. Sporting Fixtures. "
after presenting her with a bouquet of chrysanthemums called for cheers for ber. He also paid tribute to Mr. Justice Wood's work as president of the Club.
Mr. Justice Wood speaking on behalf of Mrs. Wood said that she desired him to tell them that it gave her "ples sure to be present av distribute the prizes.
There was cricket on Christmas Day, Sunday and yesterday, reports of which we also publish. On Christmas Day and yesterday there were the international football matches between China and Portugal, and England and Scotland in the Sunday Herald Charity Cup com- petition.
Mixed Doubles.-1. Mr. and Mrs. Brad- herry; 2, Mr. A: White and Mrs. Wil Mr. H. R. Wood was the tennis repre-
The European Y.M.C.A., Kowloon, Mr. "Justice Wood also said that it was had very cheerful Yuletide gatherings the most successful gathering of its kind the building being gaily decorated, and they had had at the Club, and praise was members entertained men of the Services due to the Christmas Tree Committee as their guests to a special mid-day and particularly to the ladies, Mesdames tifin, or dinner, on Christmas Day. Longbottom, Maughan and Hollidge for This was followed by football and hockey the work they had put in. He called for match against Naval teams in the after- cheers for the three ladies and there was noon. Yesterday many members of the hearty response. Y.M.C.A. undertook a walk to Lion Rock
The annual race of the Royal Hong Eoas Yacht Club for the Potta Chal- lenge Cup was held on Sunday. The course being to Macao and back, 'a dis tance of 71 miles.
The Fanling Hunt held a successful paper chase yesterday, which was ar- ranged by Mr R. J. Paterson.
There were Boxing Day Carnivals at the Hong Kong and Repulse Bay Hotels (which will be repeated on New Year's Eve).
ROYAL ARTILLERY CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS, PARTY.
The band struck up the National Anthem, and the children hugging their gifts went home with their mothers as the sun went down.
The Decorations.
tractive at the Hong Kong Hotel Roof The decorations were especially at Garden, where the lighting effects were much enhanced by the shaded lamps on the party tables arranged round the room. The decorations were made out were hung streamers of many hues as of coloured crêpe paper, Chains hung across the ceiling and down the centre shades over the centre lights. From the riddle of the roof was suspended a huge red paper bell, decorated with roses and petals, and silver lettering On the Paper roses chains were also worked in attractive
The scheme was original and pictures que, and the decorations will remain the aame for the New Year's Eve function
Eight Days Work. Some idea of the trouble taken over the decorations can be judged when it is mentioned that it took eight days to them. The work was entirely carried out make them, and seven hours to hang by the European staff of the Hong Kong Hotel, who had to cut every design with scissors by hand and work each little piece into the pattern designed.
Mrs. C. Darlington Wilson, the repre- Much credit and thanks is due to sentative of Messrs. Dennison's for success of the scheme. For it was this lady who designed the decorations and instructed and supervised, the staff in carrying them out
0.0.0.. Danca. Following the Married v. Single match at the Craigengower Cricket Club, yes terday, the usual tea dance was held, this function extending from 5.30 to 8.30 p.m. It was well attended by members, their wives and friends, and the dance musie was supplied by the Brunswick Orchestra,
CHINESE CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATIONS..
A POPULAR Y.M.C.A.
The Chinese Y.M.C.A., Bridges Street, was the centre of Hong Kong Chinese Christian entertainments during the last few days, and many Churches and Schools have used the fine stage and audi- toriam for Christmas gatherings. Non- Christians as well as Christians have been welcome to all these pleasant gatherings. The Chinese Y.W.CA, the St. Paul's Church, the Men's Depart. ment, the Day, and Night Schools of the Association also gave Christmas tree parties there during the last few days and evenings.
Basket Ball Champions from Canton.
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THE KWANGTUNG. KUOMINTANG.
JANUARY 1ST CONVENTION ASSEMBLING.
MR. SUN FO'S FULMINATIONS."
Up to yesterday more than 70 dele... Bates for the aifferent districts have arrived at Canton for the coming Provin- cial Convention of the Eucmintang of
So far, most of the arrivals are said to Kwangtung which opens on January 1st.
be friendly to the Bolshevist or "Red" clique of the Party. The "Reds," being. mostly workers and farmers, will prob. ably be outwitted in the coniing conven- tion by the politicians who are parading as anti-Reds."
General Li Tsai Esin, the Officer Com- virtually the real leader of the Party in manding the Troops in Kwangtung and the Southern Capital, has formally de- ente, which is the most influential sub- nied that he is going to dissolve the Kuomintang Workers' Delegate Confer
Party in Canton. This announcement is sidiary organisation of the Communists as most important, for it means that the being regarded in Chinese political circles Reds are to be accorded the same before the supposed Pportunity as change of Kuomintang policy in Cantun following the departure of the chief leaders for Wuchang.
in which it was stated that Mr. Sun Foy With regard to a recent Press report son of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sea, during- a speech in Hankow, on December 20th, had said that the Kuomintang had ar- other places unsuspected by the British ranged with their brothers in India and
to rice with them when the Kuomintang would give the signal, several local leaders of the Party, when pressed for an opinion, declared that they did not, believe that Mr. Sun's statement had
important figure, and what he has said anything in it. In Chinese circles, and in the Kuomintang Party in particular, Mr. Sua has never been regarded as an not be taken seriously in China.
Canton Merchants and Customs Brokers Fall Out.
viewing very favourably the decision of
Chinese merchants in Canton are not
the Canton Customs Brokers' Assőcia- tion to interfere with importers and ex- porters trading with Macao. They evi- through the Customs it the brokers are dently intend to pass their own cargoes
Mata tiver steamers. unwilling to do so as they have been in the case of shipments on the 'Canton- been that the owners of these steamers The reason has have refused to grant a rebate of ten per cent, for freight charges paid through the practice of certain ateamship com members of the Association." It has been
brokers at the end of the year or periodic- panies to grant a rebate to the Customs ally for freight handled, but the lacno- Caston steamers have for one reason or another stopped this practice which, some The brokers are already charging hand- say, in effect, is simply a squeeze.' some commission for handling goods for their clients. The Canton Mazao steam- brokers and no member of the Associa ers are being boycotted by the Customs tion will make returns on cargo incoming. or outgoing by these steamers before the "question of rebate is settled.
HONG KONG COMPRADORES
WANT MORE..
PIECE GOODS GUILD PROTEST.
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT]
The Chinese Compradore Association of Hong Kong, on returning to their regular activities to-day or to-morrow, will probably And awaiting them instead of a card of seasonal greetings from the Chinese Piece-Goods" Guild a letter of protest against the Association's recent decision to charge one per cent, instead of the usual one-half per cent, commission for business going through their hands, and the Guild is to take up the matter with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, in case the Compradore Association is unwilling to reconsider their proposal",
The compradores" connected with the large foreign hongs in Hong Kong have during the strike and boycott in Canton lost several million dollars, it is under- stood, and owing to increased risks and unusual circumstances, they have decided to charge the higher commission.
ANTI-CHRISTIAN FANATICISM
THE AMUSEMENTS. For those at a loose end, or wanting a change from parties and dances, there was plenty of variety to be found at the local cinemas. Special programmes, for the Yuletide-season were shows at the Queen's, World and Star Theatre, and, the change made throughout this week will be equally attractive. There will The Pui Ching Baptist Academy sentable. On Christmas Day, whilst Mr. also be some excellent programmes at a basket ball team from Canton to Hong our local theatres during the New Year Kong during the Christmas holidays: announced in due course, holidays, particulars of which will be The Canton boys defeated all the best basket ball teams during their visit, and Then there was Isaco's circus at Kow- among the teams who lost to the Canton toon, which put on an entirely changed Five were the Chinese Y.L.C.A. and the programme for the holiday period. These Ying Wa College, the local open league of the Hegiment were met by Father watered especially for the children at the and school champions Christmas who introduced them to the matinee performances which were held various games, such as Aunt Sally, Shute, each day. The performance provided Skittles, Electric Shock, etc. The Shute was exceptionally attractive.. and Aunt Sally were most popular and
The Royal Artillery Children's Christ -mar Party was held in the B.E. Theatre,. Wellington Barracks, on the afternoon of December 23rd. On arrival, the children
AT SHANGHAI, CHRISTMAS DAY ARRANGEMENTS. Tha lengths to which a certain type of Chinese fanatic will go in the campaign of hatred against Christianity is remark Matheson, of the Rickshs Coolies Mission, Shanghai, and his numerous helpers, both Chinese and foreign, are in the streets of Shanghai carrying their message of cheer to thousands of Chinese coolies, and distributing gifts in the name of the One whom they serve, an anti-Christian assembly is to be called at the West Football: Unity Needed.
Gate by the Anti-Christian Federation of Shanghai Anti-Christian speeches will. Football waS a leading topic at the be given, to be followed by a blasphem Chinese tea-bouses and clubs during the ous farce entitled The Real Appearance last few days, and China's victory over of God," and pagan songs and dancer the Portugal gave general satisfaction. At the same time an anti-Christian book. The team which won on Christmas Day, let will be distributed among the people,
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caused considerable amusement, both to the children and also to the grown-ups. The party then settled down to The games were followed by tea, when cinema programme, everyone did justice to the excellent fare Chaplin and Felix the Cat delighted the South Chins team and what might the meastires at a meeting on Decem wherein Charlie at Happy Valley was a full atrength The Federation decided upon these provided.
- children. After tea came the distribution of pre- The proceedings were graced by the had not the unfortunate split have taken Chinese police will, for the good name league positions of the Chinese teams ber th. It is to be hoped that the sont from the decorated Christmas presence of Lady Clementi, Mes. Luard, place" has again been a subject of dis of their people, put a stop to any such Tree The distribution was made by Mr. wife of the G.O.C, the Troops, 8.0.0., cussion among the Chinese who turned meeting, which cannot possibly be ap Robinson, wife of Lieut-Col Bobinson, The C.R.A. Lieut. Col. W. A. Edmeades, out in thousands to watch the contest on proved by the masses of decent Chinese, RA., Father Christmas also assisted. D.S.O, R.A., and officers and ladies of Christmas Day. On the conclusion, three hearty cheers the Regiment. were given to Mrs. Robiason, who was Before the party broke up, a hearty and Young Women's Association, and Dr. Tani Yuen Fer, Chancellor of the The officers of the Chinese Young Men's mentwhich can only appeal to mob senti. also presented with a pretty basket of vote of thanks was accorded to the Com-their relatives will have a joint Christ- Peking National University, is reported flowers.
mitted for the way in which the enter-mas dinner this (Tuesday) evening at the by the Chinese press to be one of the Itainmcat had beed carried out...
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