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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 24th, 1928.
that The FOURTH ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING or SHAREHOLDERS or CHINA UNDERWRITERS, LIMITED, will be' bald in
in the Board Room of Mosers. St. George's SULWAN, TOMIS & Co. Building, Chater Road, Hong Kong, o WEDNESDAY, the 2ND Dir of MAY 1928, A
for the purpose Noom, receiving the Report of the Board of Directors and Statement of Accounts for the Year ending Slas Dacawear. 1937, and of electing Directors and Auditors
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ANTI-FRENCH FEELING AT HANKOW SUBSIDING,
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petur. Before a large capital ex- and find out exactly what would be ST. GEORGE'S DAY GIRL COMMUNISTS HANDED penditure is incurred for piers and their attitude, in actual practice, vessels it is obviously important to towards a vehicular ferry. A firm have reasonably sound estimates of which maintains lorries on both the extent of demand for cross sides of the harbour may possibly harbour facilities. There are in have to be counted out entirely in the Colony upwards of 1,000 private all estimates of revenue, and there cara, 230" public service" and, say, may be other Erms which have 350 lorries. 'Buses need not be business on one side of the harbour
St. George's Day did not enjoy considered in this connection, and only. Ae private traffic is a matter: the best of weather. Despite the motor-cycles may be omitted, for it practically speaking, of only tradition of sunshine and spring | will require about four of them todays in seven, let lorry traffic be flowers with which the festival of bring in to the ferry service the the touchstone on this question and England's patron saint is associated and Yi Cheng Sau, to the Garrison
Commander by the French author revenue of are four-wheeled motor it wil soon become clear whether in Eng and they generally bave ities has taken the wind out of the the Colony is at present justified there much the same as we enjoyed sails of the agitators. The warrants vehicle.
were executed without incident, but a temperature there seems to be a good deal of feeling in Chinese circles that these
respect.
At The Cenotaph.
A wreath laying ceremony
HANKOW, April 16th.
The handing over of the two women Communists, Yi Hela Sau
two girls-for they are only about
It is difficult to believe that within incurring & capital expenditure, yesterday—" cloudy, overcast and
half-a-million high wind," with 1,950 motor-cars and 330 lorries, a estimated at over
cooler than expected, so we were! total of 1,600 vehicles, an average dollars on each side of the Harbour of 450 journeys across the harbour for reclamation, piers and offices, at least in step with Bleme in one
0 years of age-cannot be the real. will be maintained each day, even and $750,000 for three ferries, a The rain, however, held off and leaders in the campaign against the local authorities. It is thought that nsuming, as one reasonably may, total of $1,000,000. Without going both the outdoor ceremonies were they have been arrested in order that a vehicle which crosses in one into details, there are the usual carried out successfully.
to secure information" about other. communist agenta. However, it is direction will be brought back again indications in the particulars vouch-
generally expected that the girls the same day and thus count twice. safed that the estimate would be
will be shet, and it is typical of mov- the debasing effect of these public The average private car owner exceeded by e.g., the cost of always impressive and even
Yesterday at 8 am in the executions that there is a good deal would only take his vehicle across fourth ferry boat and a more ex ing.
of speculation as to when and where the harbour at week ends. If he pensive pier site on the Hong Kong presence of a good many members the event will take place.
of the Hong Kong St. George's Of course, the agitation will be has an evening drive after office ride. The Chamber of Commerce
Society, the President, L-Col. L. continued for a time. At the third new ferry Soura he is practically certain, in says that "tarting a
meeting to deal with this matter it G. Bird, D.SO., and Sir Henry was announced that Ichang had call- the limited time available, to use service is necessarily in the nature Pollock, KC., carried to the Censed on Nanking to take back the the territory on that side of the of a leap in the dark," but owners taph a large wreath of white French Concession and that the of vehicles can throw considerable fowers with the red crore. of St. had called for a boycott of French Wuchang Chamber of Commerce harbour on which his car is right on the situation and they George in the centre.
goods. A series of sixteen slogans aged; he would think it an absurd
ought, in the public interest, to be
Others present were:-Mr, C. G. had been prepared on the usual waste of time to spend a full twenty
called upon to do so.
Alabaster, Mr. H. R. B. Hancock, minutes both before and after the!
Mr. W. A Dowley, Mr. L. C. F. drive merely in being taken across the harbour in his car, incidentally During the week-end two Chinese Bellamy, Mr. P. S. Cassidy, Mr
R. E. Lindsell, Mr. T. E. Pearce, back. adding at least 100 per cent, to the cases of small-pox and two Chinese Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Mr. & cost of the motor drive. If he cases of enteria were reported. hires a public car he would natur-
It is understood that the Boxing Tournament which had been arrang side to meet him and cross the ed for Saturday next will not take
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The probabilities of erces-harbour! conveyance of lorries are more dif ficult to estimate.
That the Star by Ferry only carried nine lorries in A whole month, as compared with 403 cars, is surely significant, even The present gas-lamps which light admitting that conditions under a Nathan Rosd, in Kowloon, are to be rehicular ferry system would induce replaced by overhead 1,000 candle more traffic. Mr. F. H. CRAPNELL Power electric lights... Secretary of the Hong Kong &
Gillian Looker, the baby daugh Kowloon Wharf & Godowa Com-ter of Mr. H. W. Looker, M.P., in pany, said, in the course of Hyde Park, on March 22nd, was the Chamber of Commerce discussion, subject of a picture in the Daily that packages for West Point, de- | Sketch.
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Bilk forwarded from here by the would be taken by junks to the
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that thay TERMINATE their DANCING TUITION on MAY r. Pupils should book Early for the YALE BLUES. Dance that it is Most Essential To Learn-Stadia: 3, BACON [328 FIRED ARCADE. Txz. U. 128.
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The appointment of Major- taken on a project involving such distance away the boat would be General Bir J. Duncan, formerly this would be G.0.0, North China Command, to a large expenditure. Accordingly moved again, as
be a Divisional Commander was com-cheaper than "road" haulage. Junk notified is the London Gazette, of further investigations were NO. LET-No. 1, Nosta Port menced and, at the close of the charges were low: 10, 15 or March 23rd
Modern BUNGALOW Good Repair For particular, year, much additional information cents a package; overhead chargei of motor lorries would be consider. been collected from my Apply to MaRS, DEACONS, No. 1. had
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sources both in the Colony and ably higher than those of junks.
It is dibenlt to believe that
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abroad.
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lines.
"Enter the nest of com- manists and take back the French Concession"; "Abolish the unequal 'Lecomte is hated by all so tako treaties and take back
The last is a palp
able falsehood, for M. Lecomte has
T. Butlin (Secretary), Mr. H. R. Always maintained very friendly re-
H. Dutton, Mr. R. E. Greenemith, third meeting ended, attention was Phelipe, Mr. J. A. Tarrant, Mr. &lations with the Chinese. It is in- teresting to note that before the
and Mr. J. Bentley.
drawn to the need for funds if the agitation is to be continued!- North-China Daily News.
On The Hong Kong Cricket Club Ground
The musical entertainment at the Hong Kong Cricket Club ground in the afternoon by the Band and Drums of the 1st Bn. the Queen's Royal Regiment drew a large num- ber of people, the vicinity Being thronged, with spectators.
WEATHER REPORT.
Yesterday's weather report, fore- east and remarks issued by the Royal Observatory, Hong Kong; at
5.10 p.m., state:--
The typhoon has passed into the At 8.30 p.m. H.E. The Governor, Pacific to the east of Tokyo. Tho Lady Clementi and children ar. anti-cyclone over Chine has in- creased slightly in intensity., Modo- rived and took seat in front of rate to fresh monsoon will prevail Accompanying them along the 8.E. coast of China and the stand., were Captain A. J. L. Whyte and over the North China Sex.
Local forecast:-N.E. winda, Lt. Col. L. G. Bird, D.S.O., and fresh, overcast, some rain. Mrs. Bird. The Band played the National Anthem on the arrival of the Government House party.
Two Local Films, Two local films were received with The musical programme appear- ing below was then given, drawing very evident interest. They showed after each item. The sounding of of the Hong Kong Police and Fire much applause from the spectators the Inspection by H.E, the Governor the Retreat by the Drums was Brigade and yesterday morning's particularly impressive, and "God ceremony at the Cenotaph. Bless the Prince of Wales" and
The Vocallats. the National Anthem formed a fitting finale.
A final cheer was given by those present to the Band.
The items rendered were:- 1. Combined "Aldershot" March; 2. Drunt-
"I wonder how I look
when I'm asleep" ...Song. "Moon of the Mountains".
Marches.
Mr. W. H. Hannibal and Mr. H. Glover' contributed vocal items which were much appreciated as an interlude in the alm programme," Mr. Hannibal's songs of the dumpling being taken up with a vigour which almost lifted the roof.
The Esitles Of Coronel And The Falklands.
The estimates placed before the lorries would compete for this tra/driver of the car made off after the 3. Band" Charmaine "..Selection Battles of Coronel and the Falk-
Chamber of Commerce by the
fie.
Coolies would have to be hired
The master of the store at Tang Loong Street made a report to the police that a public motor-car No. 262 ran into his store damaging his door and a quantity of goods. The accident leaving the far behind 4. Combined-" Song at Twilight"
The Risings The Government has purchased on Drums-Retreat. Shanghai, GWENYTH GERTRUDE,
Combined" I passed by your second daughter of Mr. ad Government in March, 1927, made to unload the lorry, and they could behalf of the Hong Kong Police
window" juet as easily unload from the cargo from the Kowloon Docks one of
The Rising Mr W. S. KINO, of Shanghai,the following assumptions:
their smaller launches, and have 5. Combined Hallelujah" March. boat alongside West "Praya. All
converted it into a patrol launch for 6. Combined-" Wes MacGregor"
Patrol. through West Point, owing to the Water Police. The launch is num
bered No. 8 and was put into service 7. Combined- configuration of the land, there is yesterday after having been over- "The Colours Slow March.
"Georgia " a very short haul from the water-banled.
Quick March. Combined Wa Time Songs," front to even the most distant
Band-"Abide With Me' Evening Regimental Marches. The Prince of Wales. GOD SAVE THE KING.
to EDWARD WILLIAM, younger son of Lieut.-Col. C. HANCOCK D.S.O., and Mrs. Hancock, oi Worcester, England.
DEATH.
MOONEY-On April 19th, at Shang hai, DENNIS MCONEY, aged eight months, son of Mr. and Mrs. I A. MOONEY,.
(a) Twenty minute service. (b) Ferry boats ply between 6 a.m. and 12 midnight, thus making 108 trips per day.
(c) An average of "about vehicles carried per trip.
8.
The British film, made with the nasistance of the Navy, of the
lands Islands is all that has been claimed for it and more. It is a revelation of what a war him should be, and makes every other war film, except the Somme picture, a triviality.
finish. It is gripping from start to i Every incident tells, is necessary, and has been used to make an epic story which is worthy of the War. There was no doubt at all that the and the men who fought - in... it. whole audience was deeply engross- Hymo.ed and feit the reality of the pic
The German Consulate has for-a. On this basis about 450 vehicles godowns. To the 10, 75 or 20 cents warded to us an interesting little would be carried daily at an aver a package charged by junks would Hamburg. It is in English, well volume dealing with the Port of age of 89 per vehicle, producing
have to be added the proportion of illustrated, and containing useful $900 a day. Without cucumbering the $2 per lorry for carrying the help to all shipping firms and ex- mape. The volume will be of real ING of Members will be held Hong Kong Office: 11, Ice House this article with the full details of vehicle across. The rate per pack porters doing business with Ger- AT HOME TO H.M. FORCES.film, and it is one which will bo
mary's greatest port.
THE ANNUAL GENERAL HEET-
TO-DAY, 47, in the CITY HALL, for the following purpoBAS --,
(1) To receive the Report and he
counts for the Committee for the Year ended 31st Dxcamsxx, 1927, (3) To elect a new Committee. (3) To transact any General Business.
By Order,
M. F. KEY,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 17th Apr., 1928. 10148
CHINA 'SUGAR REFINING CO.,
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
THE FIFTIETO
the
Street
London Office: 21 Bride Lane, the estimate, it is obvious that the
Fleet Street, E.O. 4.
ags would be higher by forry on above is the vital factor in 627 account of more limited capacity considération of the
financial and higher wages paid. We con- seems to have a preference for his IPSS. aspects of a vehicular ferry service. sider, that Mr. CRAPNELL'S Opinion, (which is probably the speediest
The Daily Press.
Hoxe Kona, APKL 24TH, 1928
The Chamber of Commercs : men-.
tions that during January, 1927, the Star Ferry lighters on seven Sun daye and holidays, only carried 214 cars, and on 24 week days carried
therefore, is entirely sound and, of course, it is based on special ex perience.
We tried by inquiry some months
"
ENTERTAINMENT AT THE" QUEEN'S,
ture. Here and there incidents occurred of genuine and 'natural' humour and all of them raised n laugh.
It is a privilege to have seen this
extended to the public next week, though it seems most fitting that the men of H. M. Forces should have been the first to witness it. vaat
At The Star, ̧ . "Tell It To The Marines" was
the main picture shown at the Star Theatre, where Mrs. Carnegie sang Land of Hope and Glory The Programme was very much enjoyed by the guests. The British-American Tobacco Company sent & supply of cigarettes to both theatres,
SHAMEEN CELEBRATION,
The Duke of. Westminster, who
ex-destroyer yacht, Cully Sark afont, and was bought from Mr. Henry Keswick), is having the The members of the St. George's at Society gave an "At Home" yes- vessel put into commission Southampton, and will shortly leave terday at 9.30 p.m. to the men of for the Mediterranean.
H.M. Forces in the Queen's and Star Theatre. Both cinema houses A-VEHICULAR FERRY
The engagement is announced be were full, the Queen's accommodat SERVICE.
199 cars and a lorries, a total ago to discover to what extent tween Coil Hubert Eldridge, Hong ing 1,000 soldiers and sailors and the 412 vehides-actually lewer in a lorry own would be likely to use Kong and Shanghai Banking Cor- Star 800.
poration, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs.
British News Gazette. D COMMENT concerning the feasibility month than the Government entia vehicular ferry, and the impressides of Ormonde-road, Brank-
Licut Col, Bird, D.S.O.. President that they con- some Park, Bournemouth and of a vehicular ferry service across mated might be carried in a single sion gathered was t
of St. George's Society, spoke a Colonel R. L. Bourchier. R.AP.C.assembled at the Queen's and a and Mrs. Bourchier, of The Maples, series of most interesting English
CANTON, April 23rd. In honour of St. George's Day, Lillington-avenue, Leamington Spa. news items were then shown on the screen including the review of the The stage plank at No. 2 Dock, new mechanical transport, arm at English residents of Shameen are Kowloon Docks, suddenly gave way which the King of Afghanistan was giving a reception at the Canton and the tight Chinese who were working on it fell to the bottom of present, and a visit which he paid Club the afternoon. An English L.22. Blow motion pictures of wifi include roast beef, draft ales the dock. One of the men was to the Navy including a trip on luncheon will be given and the fare seriously injured about the head and
iastically and the National Hunt typically English, Scotmen, Irish- body, but the others received slight athletic sports were received enthus and draft ciders and other things injuries which did not necessitate Steeplechase pictures gained even men, and peoples of other nation- treatment at the hospital. The re
ality will be invited to the recep tion.. port was made to the police by Mr. more applause. E. Cock, of the Kowloon Docks,
Hong Kong Harbour occupy con-day.. That was a year ago, and oldered it cheaper to unload from Dorothy Mary, daughter of Lieut few words of welcome to the guests fEBOM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.1 "siderable space in the annual report the further inquiries mentioned a
ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of
lorry On one side the Harbour of the SHAREHOLDERS above Company will be held at the Offices of the General Agents, PRODER of the Hong Kong General Chamber have probably modified the esti into a cargo boat, and re-load into Certainly a convenient another lorry on the other side. of Commerce. It is stated in a mate. STEZIT, on TUESDAY, 24TH APRIL, 1928, at Noor, for the purpose of receiv
final paragraph of the chapter on vehicular ferry would encourage The Government, we understand, ng the Beport and Sistement of Accounta or the Year ending 31st Decan,
the subject that early in September owners to take cars and lorries regard lorry traffic as likely to be TRANSFER BOOKS of the "The Government considered that across the harbour more frequently the most extensive traffic carried, Company will
CLOSED from the information then available re-than they do under existing cond eventually, by a vehicular ferry 177 to 24TH APRIL, 1928, Both Days
garding the amount of vehicular tions, but it seems unlikely that It should not be dificult to pro inclariva JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., trafic, which the proposed installs thirty times as much movement of secute a thorough enquiry amongst
General Agents, mak
tion was likely to handle, was sot vehicles across the harbour would all the registered owners of lorries
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