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TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the THIRTY-FIRST ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING the Company will of Shareholders. be held at the Registered Office of the Company, 8TH FLOOR, FEDDER BUILDING, Fodder Street, Hong Kong, au MONIN DAY, the 6TH 1928, at Day of FEBRUARY of receiv.
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HONG KONG, JANUARY, 31st, 1928.
WEST TRAVELLERS AND
TRUE NATIONALISM.
Tune is one thing that, we think always surprises the Chinese who goes to Europe for the first time and that is to find how highly, the connoisseurs in Paris, London, Berlin and such places value the VACANT PORZSSION 31ST MARCE, 1928. artistic products of his own country The Property consists of
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"BEN HUR.”
THE QUALITY OF AN OLD MASTER:
EXCEEDS ALL EXPECTATIONS.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
HON. SIR H. E. POLLOCK RE-ELECTED.
ONLY ONE NOMINATION.
FORTHCOMING CHANGES.
The time for receiving nomina- Lions to the Legislativo Council to all the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of office of the Hon. Sir H. E. Pollock, 48
representative of the Justices of the Peace, closed yesterday...
[RT QUE FILM CRITIC]
Nationalist Chins can were han "Ben Hur exceeds all we had _obicct then in peaceful wasa Hor axpected of it. We were first pro
schemos for national unity will not mised this film months ago when be advanced one jot by harbourag
our-interest-had-been aroused by the notices in the Home Press. resentment against those nations
Since then, slowly at first but with who have trodden, the path before gathering momentum the interest her. On the contrary, the respect has been stimulated by advertise. and admiration of other nations is ment of facts and figures, eulogistic necessary to her own
national press comment, and finally by a few welfare and honour. Europe has glimpses of the pictura itself before not stinted her praise of Chinese the showing of other filma,
The only nomination received was that of Sir Henry, who was pro- ancient art and culture. She will
The result of all this advertise posed by the Hon. Mr. D. G. M be equally ready to admire the pro-
ment was that certain among us Bernard and seconded by the Hon. ducts of modern Chint whatever.
the present writer for one, expected Mr. A. C. Hynta. He was, there- to be disappointed in "Ben Hur form they may tak", whenever they These stupendous and costly produc
fore, duly declared re-elected. are worthy of admiration,
tions have a way of falling short of the assertions which the pro- fessional trumpeters make on their behalf. But not so "Ben Hur."
"Ben Hur" is all that was pro- mised, and a great deal more. We were prepared for the lavish sets, Having regard to Sir Henry's long the enormous crowd, the galaxy of public service there was naturally stars, and the thrills of both sea
A disinclination to contest his seat, battle and chariot, rare. But we but these feelings will not, of were not prepared for the perfect harmony, the reverence, and the astonishing becity of the produc
The 13th ordinary annual meet- ing of the "Star" Ferry Co., Ltd., will be held at the office of Messrs Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., on Thursday, February 18th, at 12.30
p.m.
In our report of the annual Masonic Service at St. John's Cathedral yesterday, it should have been mentioned that Mr. G. Grimble was at the organ
tion.
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It is understood that Sir Henry Pollock will take Sir Joseph Kemp's piace as Attorney-General when the latter goes on Home leave shortly, This will create vacancy again and it is possible
a temporary,
there will
course,
then be E. contest.
deter aspiring candidates on the next opportunity.
The Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, When, after you have seen "Ben
who has a seat on the Council by Hur; you try to crystalise the im
nomination of H.E. The Governor, pression it made upon you, you will.
Is leaving the Colony soon to sue- There will be a general inspec if you are anything of an art lover, seed Mr. David Landale who is tion of the Hong Kong Police find your thoughts straying to the Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., retiring from the London office of Reserve to-day, at 5.15 p.m. by the great pictures of the world. Famous Ltd. There has been no official Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G. pictures have been deliberately used
(Capt Supt. of Police) and the by the director as a basis for several Hon. Commissionera.
of the scenes, notably "La Cena" of Leonado da Vinci. But it is not to the deliberate reproductions that the effect is due. The memory evoked is that of the mote gorgeous school of Italian Art, those two magnificent canvasses of Veronese "The Marriage at Cana" and "The feast in the House of Simon" which hang in the Louvre in particular.. Fred Niblo alone of any director who has been responsible for a
A Chinese, named Wan Po Chi (37) Hiving at No 19, Tai Yuen Street fall off his bed while asleep and was injured by the edge of a shovel on which he fell. He was nemoved to the Government Civil Hospital.
A. S. WATSON
Mrs. Robertson, of.)! Basilea,' & CO. LTD. No. 8 Lyttleton Road, bae reported WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.ing the past three weeks during her Like Veronete he paints with a to the police that some time dur-pectacular film has managed to Echieve dignity in his production, Phone &. 616. Established 86 years broke open a locked box in her glitter of stage jewels, the clatter absence from the house, someone gorgeous and lavish brush, but the room and sole jewellery worth 8192.
of the camera and the rush and hurry of Hollywood, which are so prominent in almost every film, have balanced composition, not been allowed to intrude on the
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nation can afford to cut itself off from others for on contact depends
Before Major C. Wills, at the the moral, political, intellectual and Police Court, yesterday morning artistic progress within its own
a Chinese boy was charged with borders. Nations are not self-con- the larceny of a mantelpiece clock tained units, but rather inter-defendant, on pleading guilty, was from Lane Crawford's store. The dependent communities, drawing sentenced just what is needful from one an-denation and twelve strokes of the to forty-eight hours'
institutions he finds rooms set apart of activity in order to promote their In the British Museum and similar other in the different human spheres bird. The property was recovered. for the display of the treasures of own growth. When the Chinese as the Sung, Ming, and other dynas a community recognise that their He experiences as a consc- contribution to the artistic posses quence of this discovery a feeling sions of the world is no small one,
All that Piece or Parcel of Ground having an Ares of 91,334 Square Feet & Limited Number of Tickets are registered in the LAND OFFICE as The available and may be obtained from REMAINING PORTION of RUKAL Mesars. LiNSTAD & Davis, Alexandra BUILDING No. 2, together with all Buildings, or before SATURDAY, the Mentages or Tenements and other tirs
ch ira FEBRUARY, 1928, at a Cons of Erections thereon and the Rights. Ease $10 Each For Day Or $30 for the Meeting, ments and Appartenances thereto be- The Charge for Admission for Ladies langing and all the Estate and Interest
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general meeting of Messrs. Lane, There will be an extraordinary
Crawford, Ltd., to-day at noon, to ton passed at the recent meeting to confirm the extraordinary resolu
intimation of how the vacancy caused by Mr. Bernard's departure. will be filled, but it is generally nominate Mr. W. E. L. Shenton to believed that His Excellency, will
the seat, Mr. Shenton serted as Henry Pollock's absence in England ♫ member of the Council during Sir
last year.
EARTHQUAKE IN HONG KONG..
IMPERCEPTIBLE EXCEPT TO
INSTRUMENTS.
night at 10.68 p.m. by the Observa- tory, but it was too light to be noticed-except by the delicate Übservatory instruments.
A alight earthquake at Hong Kong was recorded on Sunday,
states:
The report from the Observatory
A slight earthquake was felt at are so perfect that we were tempted Small impid vibrations were record-
The opening scenes of the nativity Hong Kong on Sunday night..
they made should be blurred by submaximam occurring at 10h. 58m. to leave the theatre lost, as seemed at the Observatory from 10h.
be said that this perfection is US- ed inevitable, the impression that 56m. 30% to 10h, sem 503., the acquent sensationalism. It cannot 38. tained throughout the film, that would be too much to expect and, incidentally, would certainly
staying, and again and again it is please everyone, but no scene falls so far short as to make equalled in short scenes.
not
you regret
The amplitude was only 2m.ms. Had the time of vibration, about 1 second, been, my, 3 times sa grest the shock would not have been felt.
both are really marvellously staged FIRE ALARM SOUNDED BY Of the sea fight and chariat race TWO RINGS 100 SHORT. we need add little here, except that
to the Members Enclosure will be $4 of the Vendor in and to all the bail of exaltation, a renewed pride in and.. that other nations already reduce the capital of the Company and quite come up to expectations; {
Per Day. Each Member can obtain apon application to the SECRETART, Badges for the Admission of Two Ladies Free of Chares. On no pretext will Children be permitted in either Enclosure during the First Three Days Racing.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE. Tickets of Admission to the Publio
Enclosure, Price: $3 For Day for all Persons mcluding Ladies, may be par chased from Mesar. KELLT & WALSH, Lru., or at the Gate.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform så. mitted
to the Fallic Knclosure, at $1 Per Day.
Admission by Ticket only.
'remises.
For further Particulars Apply tumo M. WILKINSON &GRIST,
Vendors' Solicitors,
·OK TO
MESSES, HUGHES & HOUGH, LTD., Auctioneers, 6, DE Vœux ROAD CENTRAL, VICTORIA, Hong Kong 21st January, 1928.
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not be permitted to operate within the Precincts of the Hong Kong' Jocker CLUB during the Race Meeting.
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Employers are requested to distribute them with discrimination, and to endorse
their Names on the Pat
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ming
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Expert European Bardemon and through on their duties, but mast Dancing Girls have been employed..
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Prinos's-Buildings,
it was amazing to hear the cheers
and feel the thrill of excitement
circus.
A FIREMAN. which gripped the whole theatre as day afternoon the sound of the the chariots swept round the vast bell on a fire engine was heard Shortly before four o'clock rester.
in the Central district, and an The Acting.
appliance from the Central Fire A Chinese who was proved to be Bronson's acting of the Madonau isi Queen's Road East.
The caste is excellent. Betty Station was seen to speed towarda returned banishee who had come haunting and beautiful in its re- Upon inquiry at fire head back before the expiry of his straint. Hamon Novane, makes a quartors, however, Daily Press morning charged before Major sciously before the camera. Francis banishment term,
was yesterday handsome and virile hero who is for reporter was informed that there tao intent on his part to pose con- bad been received.
had been no fire, although an alarms C. Willson at the Central Magis X. Bushman "Meatale, the been sent out to test the street It appears that areman had" tracy with picking the pocket of Roman Captain, is a magnificent alarms. He was engaged in this & stranger Road West. He received two is no member of the caste who is three short rings which is customs-
the Colony in Queen's admirable foil to
Egure of insolent manhood and an
Ben Hut." There Arsenal Street he failed to give the duty, but on testing the alarm at months jail for the larceny, and not good and-a wonderful admis
ordered an additional jail term of for returning from banishment was
Rion-ne scene we should like to try when texts are being carried see cut out entirely.
out
Instead he gave one ring only, eight menthe with the additional punishment of 20 strokes of the
and Central Fire Stations conclud- and
with the result that both Wanchai
his national achievements and a realise this quite fully, they will from $1,500,000, divided into 150,000 conviction that, after all, the past perhaps turn more and more to shares of 810 each, to 8000,000, in China is not destitute of great-study, those ideals which produced divided into 150,000 shares of 80 nem. In other words he learns that this art instead of turning from them each. the Revolution is not the starting as they seem more and more in- point in China's national import clined to do.. The renaissance in ance. Another valuable lesson that China will not only consist in the such an experience teaches is that discovery and application of western while a nation may have a legiti-science but in the rediscovery of the wate pride in its own works of art, value of their own filidation. this does not exclude the creations The Chinese student who travels of other nations. The Chinese in Europe will not have travelled students, therefore, will find, in in vain if he discovers that while addition to the exhibition of some nationalism naturally takes pride of his own national treasures, in the achievements of one's own sculptures from Athens and pictures fellowcountrymen, it does not ex from the Italian, Dutch and other clude respect for others who excel schools. In the realm of art at any in the various fields of art, com rate, skill, beautiful design, and merce, or sport and still more that perfect execution command not only it'doce not imply active hatred of the homage of the nation within those who differ in customs and
Probate in respect of the estate which they were first shown but of language. Commerce itself is one of Chan Sau, lake of Wong Pie of Wong Kwong Wo, alias Wong all nations or at least wherever the great factors binding nations village, Hoi Ping district, province. there existe good sense. Nationalism together. France cannot do without of Kwang Tung, merchant, who in Europe does not in this respect English cotton-goods, and England died on September 11th, 1927, has WEATHER REPORT. make the individual despise the must have wines of Bordeaux and been granted to Wong Chau Lan, work of other nations; in fact inter-the novelties of Paris. The English described in the will as Cham Lancast and remarks, issued by the Manils will soon be started by the
Yesterday's weather report, fore- national uniformity is wholly un-import Swiss milk, Swiss chocolate merchant of No. 270, Des Voeux Royal Observatory at 6.28 p.m.,health service. desirable, for it leads to stagnation and Geneva, watches but they bust con of testator. Wong Chau Shi,lightly. The depression or typhoon intramuros
Road Central, the executor, and stated
will be given to the cleaning of if not mediocrity-in-the world of go to Switzerland to enjoy the described in the will as Chau Shi, remains to the N.E. of Japan.
The anti-cyclone has etrengthened crowded districts like Tondo and The great original achieve gorgeous beauty of the Swiss moun- widow of testator, renounced pro- Fresh monsoon will continue along thead district is not what it should
The disposition of garbage in a ments of other nations are welcomed tains and lakes. It is regarded as inte, Hong Kong-estate is valued the coast and over the North China be. Garbage is left in the home -as evidence of vitality, and as likely a calamity when then is any inter-at 819,800, and tudatos leaves tús Local Forecast:-NE. winds, menace to the health of the rest- promises long enough to constitute No ruption to such peaceful relations estate to the widow and son. fresh, cloudy, improving later, Seats Manila Times.
TIME TABLE
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art.
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There is no need to urge you to see Ben Hur," the published America must convince any one that opinions of critics in London and the film is quite out of the ordinary But we urge you to book early, for great as was the first day as nearly every scat being booked by even harder to secure a seat later noon yesterday, it will probably be
in the week.
Sca.
that there was an actual fire on, was rushed to the spot, only to find an appliance from each station that there was nothing to do when they arrived.
CLEANER MANILA! CAMPAIGN TO BE STARTED BY HEALTH SERVICE.
A campaign to have a clesser Special attention