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ST. GEORGE AND ENGLAND.
LAST NIGHT'S BALL AT PENINSULA HOTEL.
PRESIDENT EXTOLS ST. GEORGE-THE INDIVIDUALIST
WHO DID THINGS" HIMSELF
THE SPIRIT OF ENGLISH PEOPLE.
"The Society of St. George exists for the purpose of streng- St. George thening the sentiment of English nationality.
We want more of is the representative of individual effort. the spirit of St. George.
I venture to suggest that St. George did not sit on a committee and vote for somebody else to siny dragons." Thus the president of the St. George's Society aptly described at the Ball in the Peninsula Hotel last night, the aims of the Society and the spirit of English people-to stand by cach other, but to be ready to net alone and take responsibility for action.
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Twelfth Night Ball, held for the first time this year in the Peninsula Hotel, was a typically English gathering. The Rose Room was, of course, the more important of the two big dance halls and an admirable effect was achieved by the use of rose and amber lights. Attention was at once drawn to the imposing figure of St: George, flanked by big standards with the red cross on a white field, which stood behind the dais. The excellent arrangements of. by-pass exits from both sections of the ball room, prevented the uncomfortable crowding in the bottle neck between the two halls which to some extent spoilt the pleasantness of St. Andrew's Ball.
THE PIG AND WHISTLE.
The Pig and Whistle," outside which was hung a cleverly executed Inn signboard did a good trade, and the atmosphere of good fellowship which prevailed behind its doors spoke eloquently of the great qualities, which have made the Inn so fine and typical a part of English village life.
The gay company of brave men and fair ladies who thronged. the dance halls, in conjunction with the excellent decoration of the rooms, carried the minds of many of those present back to the hunt balls of the Shires, and for every one there were pleasant reminiscences of the Home land to be conjured up by a glance around the walls, where the crests of English towns flanked by, flags made a pleasing display of heraldic colouring.
THE SCENE IN THE BALL ROOM.
SCHEME OF DECORATION.
THE SUPPER. ·
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REVOLTING CRUELTY.
Charging two Chinese pig coolies
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the strength of the race, to com- ROUND THE COURTS. mand, to obey, to endure, yes, to endure to the very end, and to come 'out of that war with victory com plete on land, by zes, and in the air. And I know that "every one of you here will join with me in saying that the highest peak of chivalry was reached in the wonderful with cruelty to pige on board the
Thé returna of the average... episode of Zeebrugge, that deed of
atcum launch Man Hing, Sergeant amount of bank notes in circulation magnificent courage and dauntless nudacity, which we celebrate on St. Your tald Mr. T. S. Whyto Smith, and of specie in reserve in Hong George's Day.
at Kowloon Magistracy yesterday. Kong, during the month ended that instead of lowering the crates December 31, 1829, as certified by onto the wharf, they were thrown the managers of the respective from a height of about ten feet.
The Magistrato fined both defen- three weeks' ́hard
The Spirit of St. George. St. George is representative of individual effort and in these some- what safety-first days we want more of the spirit of St. George. There are still plenty of dragons, to slay, dante 20 or and I venture to suggest that St.labour remarking that it was a very George did not sit on a committes bad case. and vete for somebody else to slay them. We need a little less dream- ing about an idealistic future and a little more study of the practical past.
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"SCROUNGING,"
Two coalies employed on the I think one of the defects of some Naval Yard rubbish junk were English people is that they are a little too apt to depreciate their own charged with stealing a quantity of country. Especially is this done by lead pipes and beses chippings those who stay at home. By travel; from the Kowloon Naval Yard. Eng one sece the shortcomings of
other countries, and you discover. The defondants were arrested in your own country really rather Tai Kok Tsui carrying the stolen better than you thought it was. The idea I wish to express was happily put by Wordsworth:-
I travelled among unknown men "In lands beyond the sea.
England! I never knew till then The love I bore for thee."
We in Hong Kong have long ago learnt what England means to us.
Shakespeare and England."
St. George's Day is, as you know, the anniversary of the birth of Shakespeare, the most brilliant man of letters the world has ever pro- duced and an Englishman in every raspect. He knew his England and what England stands for Do other. His description of England and English character has never been surpassed.
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John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, lies on his death bed, awaiting the arrival of his nephew King Edward IL- vision. rises before him England, his England the England of his forefathers, appears in jeo- pardy before his eyes, at the hands of his profligate and irresponsible nephew and with his remaining breath he thus described England:
"This royal throne of kings, this
scepter'd isle,
This earth of majesty, this seat
of Mars,
This other Eden, demi-paradise, "This fortress built by Nature for
herself
Against infection, and the hand
of war,
This happy breed of men, this
little world,
"This precious stone, set in the
silver zen,
The scheme of decoration was The supper was held in the dining much simpler that that of last year, room of the Hotel, the official party and while it was not perhaps so being accommodated as a U shaped interesting it was very successful table. The trumpeters of the as an addition to the existing de- Somerset Light Infantry blew a. corative scheme of the ball rooms mess call to summon the official and made an admirable back ground party to the feast, and, accompanied, for the dancers. The St. George's by the Becleaters, they were played the dining room to the Society have had the advantage of into sceing the results of additional de- heartening strains of "the Roast coration to the Peninsula Hotel Beef of Old England." The beef- rooms on the occasion of St. An-eaters (those in costume!) took up drew's Ball, and the task of the their position behind the high table, decoration committee was therefore Half way through an excellent meal easier, the change of green to pinka fanfare announced the entrance of lights was a great improvement, and the Boar's Head, which was carried tvere the extra, entrances and aloft by Mr. Thornhill and after a exita from the dancing rooms
ceremonial march around the dining a night such as this our room was placed before the Presi-thoughts must inevitably dwell on H.E. ENTERS THE BALL
dent.
Englishmen and as our Society is a Hong Kong Society, on Englishmen ROOM.
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"The health of HM the King was proposed by the President and honoured by all the guests.
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bouse Against the envy of less happier
lands.
"This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England."
On
Flis Excellency the Governor, Sir
Tribute to Sir Cecil Clementi. Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.,
and
To-night there is a distinguished Lady Clementi dined with the Fre-
Englishman whom we wish to honour, PRESIDENT'S SPEECH.
and that is our departing Governor sident of St. George's Society, the
Addressing the assembly, the His Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi- Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, and
We deeply regret that he is leaving President said>--- party, before the ball. At 9.30, the
Your Excellencies, Ladies and us, we shall miss him greatly, bat special party came up to the ball Gentlemen,-It is my privilege to our heartiest good wishes go out to His Excellency and Lady Clementi room and were received at the lift night to propose the toast of toast for their future success and pros.
England "a by the reception committee by that goes straight to the heart of perity and we shall watch with the whom His Excellency was escorted every Englishman and English-greatest interest their future careers to the dais at the end of the Rose woman in whatever part of the of usefulness in the cause of the
British Empire. world they may be It brings a Room. A company of Beefeaters, thrill to youth and a consolation to In conclusion I desire to thank in full regalia, even to venerable age-a thrill to youth because it all those who have assisted with the The success of n white beards and enormous bal recalls to mind a vast panorama of Ball to-night.
great achievement-valiant deeds President is measured by the efforts berds, formed a guard of honour and & giorious history-a consolation of those who assist him. My com- for the official party as they moved to age because by reason of matured mittees have been untiring in their in stately procession up the ball experience, one appreciates to the efforts and I wish to thank them room, their approach being herald full the great advantage conicrred most cordially for all they have
by being English and all that it done. ed by a fanfare of trumpets sound-carries with it.
ed by reusicians of the Somerset St. George's Day falls on the 23rd Light Infantry. At the dais His of April and it has been our custom Excellency and Lady Clementi were to take the opportunity of entertain- ing His Majesty's fighting forces in received by Mrs. Shenton, Mra. some form or other on that day but „defend them with", Southern, Mrs. Hallifax,
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The first defendant was found to have been an ex-banishes who had completed his term. He was sent to. ja for two months with hard labour, while the other defendant was fined $10 or 14 days.
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A returned Chineze from Austra lia was before Mr. Whyte Smith for resisting arrest and using abusive, language. The constable said that he saw defendant running towarda
Bunghom with a parcel in his hand and stopped bim. The defendant spoke in English and said "What for " and swore at the constable.
Defendant, speaking in English, said that he was a Christian and did not swear at anyone. He was running for a bus at the time and the constable treated him roughly, shook him, and tore a button from his shirt.
The Magistrate pointed out that he had no right either to resist search or to use abusive language,
Defendant was cautioned.
ALLEGED ASSAULT ON
INDIAN.
Two lime-washers were charged before Mr. Whyte Smith with as- esulting an Inding constable, the possession of an iron bar for an unlawful purpose, and wounding a watuhmaa and a student.
Detective Inspector Fallon was in charge of the case and Mr. F. X. "Remedies, Jar., who appeared for the defence asked for a date for hearing.
The hearing was fixed for Friday
afternoon.
ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT.
Appearing on charges of em bezzlement of $483.13 from the Hop Hing firm at 3, Laichikok Road, and using a false chop, a building Tuesday, 14th, for hearing: Mr. J. M. Remedios appeared for the defendant.
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DEFENCE ELECTRIC LIGHTS
PRACTICES. ・・・
banks are as follows:-
Banks. Chartered Bank of India, Aus
tralia and
Average Amount.
Specie in Reserve.
China.........$17,166,328 87,000,000*
Hong Kong
S'hai Bank. 89,638,338 36,000,000+ Mercantile
Bank of
India, Ltd. 1,928,465
750,000§
Total...$78,731,331 843,750,000
In addition sterling securities are deposited with the Crown ngents valued at £1,282,300. t-In addition securities deposited with the Crown agents and Straits Government valued at £2,018,700.
§-In addition securities deposited with the Crown agents valued at £180,000.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR SEPTEMBER, 100.
Revenue and Expenditure. Balance of assets" and
liabilities on August. 31, 1920 Revenue from Septem-
ber 30, 1920
.810,615,619.02 -
1,352,387,80
$11,968,006.72
Expenditure from Sep-
tember 1 to 30, 1630.. 1,580,941.07
Balance......$10,409,065.65
V.C. DIES FROM GRIEF.
UNABLE TO ATTEND' THE
PRINCE'S DINNER.
Sergeant Major John Crawsha Raynes, V.C., died at his home in Leeds a few weeks ago.
He bad grieved greatly becaUBO be was unable to accept the invita tion of the Prince of Wales to at- tend the V.C.' dinner in the Hous of Lords in November owing to the fact that he was bedridden-and had been for three and a half years in consequence of a war wound.
Sergeant Major Raynes was u former member of the Leeds Police Force.
He won his V.C. nt Fosse de Be- thune in October 1915, when he was a sergeant in the Royal Field Ar- tillery.
He went out under intense shell fire to the assistance of a wounded sergeant until recalled to his gun, but when cease fire" was ordered he returned to the wounded man and carried him to a dugout.
Buried In Cellar,
A gas shell burst at the mouth of the dugout, and Sergeant-Ma- or Raynes once mare ran aCTORE the open, fetched his own smoke. helmet, put it on his comrade, and then, himself badly gassed, stag- gared back to his gun.
The following day, at Quality Street, Sergeant-Major Raynes was buried in the cellar of a house and wounded in the head and leg, but when rescued he insisted on remain- ing under heavy shell fire to assist in the rescue of the other men.
HONG KONG POLICE RESERVE.
TESTS WITH VOLUNTEERS AND GUNNERS.
Practice will be carried out with Defence Electric Lights in conjunc tion with the Hong Kong Defence (ORDENS BY HOM. ME. E. ́D. C. WOLFE, Corps Draft Programme Camp at Lyeemur on January 10, 11 and 12 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 10 asp.m.
Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. I ask you to rise and drink with me to "St. George and England."
DANCE PROGRAMME. The dance programme was follows:- Extra
Honey. Extra.......There's a Rainbow 'round
my Shoulder.
2.--Waltz
Blue Hawaii. 3.-Fox Trot...You're the Cream in
in my Coffee, 4.-Fox Trat...Walking with Susie. -Fox Trot... It's a Precious Little Thing Called Love. 3.-Waltz........Where is the Song of
Songs for me. 7.-Fox Trot...Just like a Melody
out of the Sky. 3-Fox Trot... Mean to Me. Supper Dances:-
0-Fox Trot...I Kiss your Hand,
Madame,
1.--Lancers ............ Gongoliers,
The Society of St. George stands for Patriotism-now what is patrio- The ball then became the usual tism-Patriotism is more than animated and jolly affair, and danc sentiment. It is a conviction based ing to the excellent band of the upon a comprehension of the duties Hotel continued to an early hour of a citizen to his country, and a determination loyally to perform this morning, every one of the such daties. Patriotism is love of 800 guests enjoying themselves thoroughly. For those who did not country, born of familiarity with care for dancing there, was the its history, roverence for its institu- Pig and Whistle" near at band, tions, and faith in its possibilities, and on the first floor, a cosy card and it is evidenced by obedience to room. A ladies bar" was also its laws and respect for its flag.
Before the Great War it. was the to be found near the balance said to Bay Tour Great Gam
pecini Inte formes and were run for the convenience of the had become a country of weaklings,
but Britons were strong, strong with (Continued at foot of next column).
guests of St. George.
trama
10. Fox Trot.....Big City Blucs. 11.-Waltz........Underneath the
Russian Moon. 12.-Fox Trot...That's You Baby. 13. Fox Trot...The Wedding of
the Painted Doll. 14.-Fox Trot ...................
"Deep Night.
out You...
The Defence Electric Lights will also be tested in conjunction with the Coast Artillery, Training pro- gramme 1929-1930 on the under mentioned dates:-
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INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE.]
Indian Company.
All ranks of the Indian Company' will parade at Police Headquarters on Tuesday, January 14 (instead of Tacsday, January 7, as previously advertised) for drill under P/Sergt." Dates of Practice. R. J. Hunt. Fall in at 5.30p.m..
Pro- Alterna sharp. Dress; Winter uniform, belt Station
posed, tive.
and cap with white cover. No Stonecutters, West Jan. 13 Jan. 14 member may be absent from this Stonecutters, West Jan, 16 Jan. 17 parade without leave from the Com-
or 18pany Commander. Stonecutters, Weat Feb. 27 Feb. 25
Flying Squad. Stonecutters, West Mar, 5 Mar. 6
or 7 The weekly instructional patrol Mar. 11 Mar. 12 of the Kowloon Section will take Pakatawan Pakahawan Mar. 17 Mar. 18 place on Tuesday, January 7.Fall The time will be 0 p.m. to 10 p.m. Station at 3.15 p.m. sharp. Dress: in at the Taimtsutauí Fire Brigade en cuch occasion.
Winter uniform and cap with white. cover.
16.-Fox Trot 17.-Fox Trot
The weekly instructional patrol Makin' Whopee.of the Hong Kong Section will take Breakaway place on Friday, January 10: Fall 18.-Fox Trot...I Lift up my finger.in at the Central Police Station at 18.Waltz ........... ...Evangeline. 6.16 p.m. sharp. Dress: Winter 20Fox Trot.Good Little, Bad uniform and cap with white cover,
Little You
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Adjutant. 22.---Fox Trot.............. Used to You. God Save the King,
Hong Kong, January 6, 1930.
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