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The Chargu for Admission to the will be $1,00 Mor Endorure all Fermons feluding Ladies Soldiers Sailors Unifarm: Half Price. and
Members are advised that they must show their Badges to obtain Admissicu to the Members Enclosure.
Each Member bas the right to in. troduce & Non-members to the Members' Enclosure, Tickets for whom cau bé obtained from Mowers. LINSTEAD & DAVIS at $5.00 Each Up to FRIDAY, 25T NOVEMBER, 1927.
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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 1927.
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An extraordinary general meet- ing of the China Underwriters, Ltd., will be held today, at noon, at St. George Building.
BULLDOG DRUMMOND." THE AGRICULTURAL TYPHOON PASSES..
HONG KONG AD.G. PRESENT
MELO-DRAMA.
#
SHOW.
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS.
PROSPECTS OF COTTON GROWING.
Before the war, acting on the assumption, that we were not likely to fight either France or Italy we reversed out, naval policy of two centuries and withdrew from the
There were 232's hours of stins Mediterranean all but a few elderly ine in the Calory during the
FOUR ACTS OF "THRILLS."
and obsolescent warships. It seems month of October and 4.320 inches. In the Theatre Royal on. Satur a pity that in this matter of arms of rain. The temperature ranged day night and before a large. ments we cannot do more on the from 87 to 60.3 degrees raj. audience, which included His Excel- ENCOURAGING EXPERIMENTS. promise of peace. At the Naval
lency the Oeer Administering the Government (the Hon. WT. Conferencn it was laid down that
Final arrangements in connection 70 cruisers were Britain's minimum
Southors, C.M.), Mrs. Southorr
H.E. Major-General with the agricultural' show to be and party need, and there were several cryptic
Luard, Mrs. and its Luard and held on December 7th and 8th, at party, Hong Kong Amateur Drama Sheung Shui, were discussed at a tie Club produced "Bulldog Drund-
general committee meeting held on mond."
This play, comprising four acts of Saturday when the Rev. H. R. melodrams of a more or less satis Wells, O.B.E.. president, took the factory nature, is the collaboration chair. The meeting welcomed Lady of: "Sapper" (from whose popular
statements to the elect that this was regardless of what other natione built. It is difficult to believe that if our potential enemies the Bias Bay weto reduced to pirates we should still need 70 cruisers. A Beet must be based The on its probable antagonists. Geneva experts went one better and had in mind possible. anta- gonists.
Turning to
the question
of)
whether we can put much faith in cruisers as a shield for commerce it must be borne in mind that assuming the catastrophe of a con- fist with either America or Japan
The appointment of Mr. Brian Charles Keith Hawkins to act as Assistant-Superintendent of ports and Exports, with effect from November 19th, has been gazetted.
A European passenger on the as, Siberia Maru made a report to the Palice that while he was sleeping under a verandah," he had 980 is Shanghai notes extracted from his pocket,
The weekly lecture in connection with the Hong Kong Lodge of the Theosophic Society last evening 2 Lane Crawford's Restaurant, was entitled "Troism," and was given by Mr. Wei Tai, B.A. The soloist was Miss M. Russell.
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dent at the Glasgow College Farm. Financial Position.
HEAVY BLOW AND TWO INCHES OF RAIN.
YESTERDAY'S GAMES SPOILED.
UNSETTLED WEATHER FOR SEVERAL DAYS,
The stiff blow which the Colony of yesterday morning and up to experienced during the early hours
tifin time was due to a typhoon which came on a track North of the Paracels, forming late ỢT Saturday night, or in the early hours of yesterday morning
Fortunately the typhoon did not do any come close enough to damage, but the rain and the wind completely spoiled the day's sports
programme.
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passed about 50 miles West of the The typhoon, moving northwards, Colony at 11.30 am, and it is ex- pected to leave unsettled weather
a.m.
Typhoon Signal at ". 30 4.1. yester day there was an immediate scurry of native craft to the typhoon shel- ters, and when No. 4 Signal was hoisted at 11.30. all shipping.
ly deserted."-
novel the play is dramatised) and Ho Tung on her return from Sir Gerald du Maurier, the well- Shanghai after being absent from two meetings of the committer. known London actor-manager.
In such a play 050, of course, practical interest in the forthcom Lady Ho Tung's personal and expects thrills, and the collabora ing exhibition is a great incentive tors do not disappoint in this re to the farmers in and around the
Belido" Drum- spect. Captain
district of Sheung Shui, mond, evidently being at a loose
Mr. Jas. Bullock, N.D.A., of then its track for a day or two. It end, advertises in the Times "
is filling in to the North-West.of Dairy Farm Co.'s staff, accepted
Hong Kong. There will be an extraordinary that he is in search of adventure
invitation to serve on the com The highest wind velocity was general meeting of the Prince's and invites invitations towards that Building and Land Co., Ltd., at end. He promptly finds himself motion Bullock's expert quale about 65 miles an hour at: 11.30
fications make him a valuable Prince's Building today, at 4.13 employed in coping with as desper addition to the committee for With the hoisting of No. 1 p.m., for the purpose of passing a ate and despicable a set of crooks future shows if the initial one to resolution voluntarily to wind up as ever melo-drama presented. The be held in the first week in Decem.
the Company, and appoint" Bulldog," of course, triumphs ber should encourage the promoters liquidators.
gloriously, particularly when he is to repeat the show in future. Mr. There Bullock holds the National Diploma Recreation Club gave its fourth in the tightest of corners. we would not be able to blockade
dance of the Season on Saturday are a few more or less funny inci- of Agriculture, College Diploma was made secure. All vessels went the above-water fleets of those in the play, but quite nations as we blockaded the Ger-attendance. Music was provided so funny as the crudity of the whole experience as assistant superate Bay and the wharves were practical- man High Seas Fleet thanks to the by the Al Sovalis Imperialiste plot.
Major J. Macready, as the "Bulk- from the 8.5 President Grant, Straits of Dover and the narrow which is undergoing repairs at dog," is very refreshing, for he From the point of view of
Taikoo Docks,
plays the part with so much zest Anancial support from the public ness of the waters between Scot-
as to lead one to believe that he, the committee did not meet with A Chinese was arrested on Fri at any rate, is heartily enjoying any very general response to its TRIBUTE AS YOU LIKE IT and and Scandinavia, Bearing in
mind the havoc wrought by the thay in connection with the theft of himself. Besides, he has a really appeal. At the date of the Finance 14 Signal was lowered at 5.20 p.m.
two carpets and two brass candle fine stage voice, which in mele Sub-Committee's report, issued on yesterday. Emden and two or three disguised stick holders from the St. Francis drama is essential. In short, be the 14th inst., there was an available cruisers we should have to resort Church. He was brought before carries off the part with great balance of only 859150, which in-
Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central gusto, most creditably and convige cludes the followin:- to convert. Big convoys, when the Magistrate on Saturday and sen-ingly get into and out of the Mr. J. A. Fraser's subscription of uses his 830; proceeds of sales of tickets enemy fleet is at large, generally tenced to four weeks' hurd labour, most exciting scrapes,
revolver with as much deadliness as from Mr. Tang Wai Tong, 835; Mr. bring on feet actions, and in mid- The forthcoming wedding is an- did "Deadwood Dick or Buf- Tang Pak Kau, 826: Mr. Ng Sing ocean the battleship might wellnounced of Mr. Rupert Baldwin, fole Bill" and is altogether a most Chi, 826; and Mr. Hau Tin Hang,
organist at St. Andrew's Church, satisfying melo-dramatic hero... 84.
Of the "crooks," Carl Petersou come to its own and a Nelson or Kowloon. residing at No. 73,
Since the report was circulated Jordan Road, Kowloon, and Miss was perhaps the most crooked " the following further donations
The report issued by the Obser would account for any pum- Winifred Edith Andrews, of No. and, as presented by Mr. M. M. have been received: Mr. S. de Ossa, vatory at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday ber of cruisers. Also it requires 50, High Street, Bluetoon, Sheer, Maasan A.D.C. member of con on behalf of the Chilean Govern stated:-The anti-cyclone is now
um-ment, 8100; Messrs. Branner Mond no expert to visualise the part ess, en route to Hong Kong on the siderable experience he was
6.5. City of Lahore.
monsoon will prevail over the China questionably a thoroughly bad lot. & Co. (China),Ltd., 850; Measta central over S., Japan; moderate 1. Mans had a great deal to do Kae Shean & Co., 85; Mr. U Cheuk Seal. N.E. winds, moderate clouds. played by those moving hornets'
and on the whole did it very well Man, 85; Mr. Pong Choi Ching, nests the aircraft-carriers Argus and Hermes.
SPECIAL
IDEAL
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG
ORIGINAL JURISDICTIO
ACTION NO. 581-or-1915.
BETWEEN
T
WING FAT HONG, Plaintifa
SHAND
KUNG CHUNG BANK
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LAU YIK CHEUK
the Managing Part ner thereal,
Defendants
R. E. V. M. R. DE SOUSA, Fas
Moved: Instructions from the
REGISTRE of the Supreme Court
TO SELL Br
PUBLIC AUCTION
AT THE
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS, 4. DUBDELL STREET, VICTORIA, Hose Kose,
OK
MONDAY, 21 NOVEMBER, 1927, ÁT 3 O'CLOCK 2.X.
IN ONE LOT
ALL TRY RIGHT Tile and InTEREST OF THE BAID
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OF AND IN RURAL BUILDING LOT No. 177. RUBAL "BUILDING LOT No. 174 consists of:
All that Piece or Parcel of Ground situate at Barupar Bar in the Colny of Hong Kong and registered in the LAND UTICE & ROBAL BUILDING LOT No 177, Together with the Premises thereon comprising a Two- Storied EUROPEAN DWELLING. HOUSE, containing 4 Reception Rooms on Ground Floor, 5 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms, Bot and Cold Water and Usual Offices. Garage, Servanta Quarters, Watchman's House and Tennis
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London Office: 21, Bride Lane,
Fleet Street, E.C.
The
Hood
But the men in the laboratories promise us even better things, and at their present stage of evolution scientists are still truthful With amall grante for research-about o' tenth of the cost of a cruiser-
cruisers ILA useful a's NELSON'S
Fictory.
cave...
4.
son,
"The "President Lincoln, coming from Manila, was among the vessels which anchored in Kowloon Bay for some time before it was deemed safe to berth at wharves. The No.
The blow" enised a heavy fall of rain. From 5 a.m., until fire o'clock yesterday afternoon there were about 2 inches, which hrings the total rainhall to date to 108.87 incres, against an average of about 89 inches.
WEATHER REPORT.
Latest Report.
The latest weather ceport, issued by the Royal Observatory at 3.80. last evening, reads:--
The anti-cyclone is now central over the sea of Japan.
The
Daily Press. greatest human intelect in history, letal mail carried on Saturday by T. R. H. Charles gave us is de: undertaken to place at the clapom at reduced fares to fun to and from
A Chinese lad who was employed as a fuki to a stall-holder at Shau Mr. E. S. C. Brooks as Dr. 55; Mr. Chung Wai Lam, 86; Mr. kiwan was charged before Mr. R.
Lakington, the "crook" doctor, H. K. Woo, 81d E. Lindsell at the Central Magis was also a success, being thorough-
Commercial Exhibits. tracy on Saturday for setting fire
"make-up" to his employer's stall. The lady repulsive both in
Applications to date for exhibits in the Commercial Section have. But best of all the crooks received from four firms in pleaded that he was wrongfully and action dismissed and that in revenge, he
the
The typhoon is now" N.W. of leminine member of attempted to fire the stall. He was
Hong Kong, riz., Messrs. Andersen, ordered to receive 12 strokes of the the gang. She was "Irma Peter Meyer & Co., Ltd., Messrs. Brunner Hong Kong and is filing-up.
Local forecast: 8.E.'" winds in some way or other ev Mond & Co. (China), Ltd., Messrs.moderate cloudy cecasional rain. dently intimately related to Carl. Andrew Harper & Co., and from Probate of the will and of the Mrs. Kathleen Morris was positive- Mr. W. S. V. Curtis, of the Duro
The Visitors," they might very likely supply codicil attached of Mak Sik Kwong, y brilliant in the part, her acting Pump & Engineering Co. Exhibi-
cortain. Headmasters of engines that would overcome the alias Mak Wai Chuen, merchant, being quite superior to that of tors in this section propose to show
late of No 113, Connaught Road even very good amateurs. And agricultural implements, agricul- Government schools have shown submarine's disability of slow Central, who died on May 27th,, this Cecily Thorp as Phyllis Benton was tural machinery and fertilisers and interest in the agricultural show. speed; a wireless directed torpedo year, has been granted to Mak Poon also very successful, her acting flowers. Objects for exhibit from The Committee, through the hon. Estate in the being exceedingly good. They are Mesars. Andrew Harper & Son will secretary, has been in communica- Shi, his widow. guaranteed to sink any battleship Colony is valued at $38,900, and the only two feminine members of include certain units of the Ford tion with Mr. A. E. Wood, the afloat: invisible and soundless practically all properties are left a long cust, and it must be said Motor Co. This firm proposes to Director of Education, to complete for Government to the widow during her lifetime, that their histrionic talent stood show a mechanical plough in arrangements
of scholars to visit the exhibition. aeroplanes and other ingenuities and after her death to deceased's
operation which should bo out conspicuously.
Mr. A. N. Lucey, as James peculiar interest to the farmers. There is no intention of making any that would make two million pound son, daughter-in-law, and four
con Mr. Curtis will exhibit electric charge for admission to school grandsons.
Handley, is heartily to be. gratulated upon his able little pumps and, with his assistance, the children, and probably the oppor- The Home Xmas and New Year character sketch of "a good man Committee will be anabled to show tunity will be taken by principals managers of other than letter mail which closed on Satur- gone wrong one wholly at the films of educational and entertain-and
echools For their As long ago as the fifteenth day at the General Post Office, mercy of unscrupulous rascals. Being interest on both days of the Government century war was aptly defined by comprised 35 bags for the United perhaps overdoes the part a little, Show. Mr. H. W. Ray, manager scholars to visit the Show also.. It Kingdom, as against 60 bags last but, nevertheless, it is very wel of the Hong Kong Amusements is hoped that the railway manage- Ltd., has very generously ment will arrange for special trains LEONARDO DA VINCI, perhaps the year on the Katori Maru. The done.
the Suwa Moru was 185 bags. Allightful sketch of a "pukka". Ameri- of the Committee, tree of all cost, Sheung Shui on the 7th and 8th and an expert on armaments, as though the Xmas mail has now. can detective, acting the part most two cinema, machines, an operator December. "bestial frenzy. We have made officially" been disposed of, there admirably, naturally and with a and a supply of comic films. Films sparing no effort to meet the
are still a number of vessels leaving vitality that was very refreshing of farming interest will be supplied convenience of the public. progress since those days, perfect with mails which will arrive in Mr. Charles is one of the outstand by Messrs. Andersen, Meyer & Co.
That cotton can be successfully ing his designs for aeroplanes and London approximately at Christing successes and thoroughly de Messra. Harper & Son and Mr.
grown in the New Territories under served the round of applause that Curtis.
Show Building.
normal conditions has now been breech evading artillery, until war
Yesterday was Victoria Diocesan rewarded his all-too-short appear-
All material required has been practically demonstrated. Follow- threatens to destroy the human Sunday and the Offertories taken ance on the stage.
None of the others had much to assembled at the Kowloon Railway ing Mr. Fung Kei Chouk's enter- But little progress has been at the Anglican Church services
were for the Association's Funds. do, but what they were called upon Station ready for transpert to prise in obtaining cotton seeds from Sheung Shui. The contractor will the Nanking Agricultural College MR. W. C. BRIDGEMAN's announce made towards ending it, and a. A children's toy service, was held to do they did very well indeed
Very special meation must be shortly start work on the Show and distributing them free for Particulars and Conditions of Salement that the British Government question of two inches more or less the Cathedral on the morning
and many toys were brought for made of the staging. It is excel matshed. It covers the entire lawn experimental purposes, Mr. Yeung may be had from:-
had decided to suspend construc has opened the possibility of a
within Lady Ho Tung's experi- than ample accommodation for all The first experimental crop is tion on two out of three of the rivalry that may go the way of all the afternoon there was a bi-lingual stagecraft seen in most plays of mental farm and will provide more farm in the Pat Heung district. service at which the Rev. Lee Ying its kind. All responsible for the the exhibits that may be sent in decidedly encouraging. Members of cruisers provided for in the esti-rimiries. We can only look to the Piu, of St. Paul's College, was the play's production are thoroughly The section reserved for exhibits the committee were extremely in
from the Botanical and Forestry terested in a cotton bell exhibited. mates for the current financial year Iaboratories to complete their work preacher. The Rev. H. A. Witten to be congratulated.
bach conducted the usual morning. Bulldog Drammond" is melo has met with an approval in which by some invention eo deadly that service, and the Rev. W. B. Cannel: dramacrude melodrama-and to Department is so feet long by at the meeting on Saturday
humanity will be forced to submit was in the pupit in the evening. those who like plays of the kind,
(Continued in next Column.) many experts share.
an evening's entertainment of The Geneva Conference broks to justice and reason expressed
There will be a sale of Crown thoroughly thrilling nature is pro down on the question of six-inch or through a world court, even mat Land by public auction at the vided. We hope the cast and all offices of the Public Works Depart associated with this new venture of eight-inch guns for eruisers, Two ters involving independence and anent on Monday, December 8th, at our A.D.C. will meet with hearty 3 p.m. The land in question is success during the week's presenta inches scems a small matter, but national honour."!
tuated at the junction of Mong tion of Sapper's thriller. applied to artillery it means the
Kok Road and Tung Choi Street, and is registered 15 Kowloon difference between a projectile of
Inland Lot Bo 2005. It has an 100bs and one of nearly 200lbs.
Court
The Properly contains a Total Area of 91815 Square Feet ar thereabouts and is held under Conditions of Bale N..
BONG KONG, NOVEMBER 2BT, 1927
185 under which & Crown Lonse for the NAVAL ARMAMENTS: THE Term of 75 Years from 3rd OcTORIE.
1921, is to be granted.
The Crown Rent payable in respect of the Property is $100 per annum.
MEMRA DEACONS,
Vendor's Bolicitors.
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OR-TROMAN MB. E. V. MR. DI SOUSA, The Anctioncer.
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KOWLOON.
APPLY TO
S. J. DAVID & CO. PRINCE'S BUILDING,
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ALTERNATIVES.
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race.
Two cases of diphtheria, one British and cne Chinese, were reported in the Colony during the 24 hours ended November 18th.
The Church of England Men's Its effect in war was demonstrated Society are giving a social in the in the battle of Coronel and again Cathedral Hall on Wednesday at when HM.S. Sidney Bank the 8.45 p.m. Emden. In other words it is decisive when the guns speak.
This is the view of the Admirale; but there are two directions in which they may possibly be out The names of the Hope Commer- franked: (1) By acting on the cial Company and the Shing Fat Steamship Company have been declaration of the statesmen that struck off the Register of Com- war between Britain and the panics... United States is unthinkable; (2) The opinion of the scientist that he can for less money produce far better weapons than cruisera
It is announced in the Gazette that the name of Mr. George Albert Victor Hall has been added to the list of authorised architects in the Colony.
mas time.
The Cast.
Captain Hugh Drummond-J.
Algy Longworth-G. G. Stopani
area of 4,404 square feet, and the Macready. annual Crown rent is 952. The upset price is 88,928. The pur-Thomson. chaser of the lot will have to pay 85 for boundary stones required to define the Lot, and 830 for the Crown lease.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.
FURTHER DONATIONS.
The Society of St. Vincent da Paul begs to acknowledge further donations to the funds of the Al Fresco Fete on December 4th:-
Mr. Ho Kam Tong 825 Mr. Wong Tak Kwong..... 23 Mr. Y. R. George Mr. Wong Kam Fuk
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Peter Darrell-E'S. G. Howard. Carl Peterson-H. M. Mans. Henry Lakington-E S. C. Brooks.
James Handley-A, N. Lucey. Silas Hocking-R, H. Charles.. Hiram Travers--E. E, Mimmack. Denny-R: Phyton Reid Marcovitch-R. E. Lindsell, Brownlow-R. O. F. Johnston. The Boy Derbyshire-J. N. Owen. Mute J. Smith. Three Lakington Attendants-W. Robertson, F. Rudland and T. Wilson.
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Phyllia Bonton-Cecily: Thorp. Irma Peterson-Kathleen Morris. Maid-Beatrice Curtis. MY
· (Continued on next Column.)
feet.
The Production, The production was in the hands of Major J. Macready, D.S.O., who was assisted by the following:
General Manager-M. M. Mass.
Stage Manager6-G. F. Hole. E L Wynne-Jones, H. W. Marshall.
Lighting-G. G. Stopani Thom-
Asnt.
Bon.
Properties A. N." Lucey. Advertising-L. E. Hopkins. Business Manager-H, Davenport Browne,
:
The Committee ar+
Ootton Cultivation.
Special Prizes,
The Chairman informed the meeting that special prizes had been offered by R.E. the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G., and by the Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes. It was decided that Mr. Owen Hughes' prize should be awarded to the exhibitor securing the highest aggregate of first prizes in all classes.
Opening Ceremony. The meeting decided to invite E.E. the Governor to perform
opening ceremony on Wedn
December 7th, at 230 p.m. The Lady Ho Tung, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin and Mr Fung Kei Cheuk have been appointed as 's sub committee to take charge of the inaugural function.
Mrs. Thorpe's frocks and hats were supplied by Madame Rolande Sarrault and Mos. Morris's bat and fascinating chinchilla trifumed coat Poultry And Live-Stock Section. by Pamela..
Mr.Jas-Bullock will be in- Messrs. Lane, Crawford. Ltd. charge of the Poultry and Live- supplied the furniture, with addi- Stock section. A number of entry. tional effects by Miss Honess of forms have been issued to likely exhibitors. Any member of the "The Sign of the Lantern.
By kind permission of Capt. J. B. community wishing to exhibit in Glencross; D.8.0.. R.N., and off- this section may apply to the bon, cera, the "Melodians of H.MLS. Boretary for entry forms The Titania rendered an overture and committee will greatly appreciate aelections during the intervals co-operation from all residents.