HIGH LIFE IN FOOCHOW.
"KIDS' PARTY" AND AMATEUR FIRE FIGHTERS..
MORE TROUBLE WITH SERVANTS' UNION.
SWATOW BANDITS.
TWO YOUTHS KEDNAPPED,
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
SWATOW, May 12, 1031. In the early hours of Monday morning a band of kidnappers raided the house of Mr. Tang Seng [zou oun ow. ConrAPONDENT] in Kakchioli, Swatow, and took
Fooknow, May 2. It is still waining: Old Timers tell us this year is the wettest for the last ten years. We all agree but are inclined to put the number evon higher. The water has been coming down river at. thu, rate of 6 to 7 knots, and we hear it has weakened the new span of the bridge, between the Island and the small, island of Clitung Chow. For some reason the work was stopped but whether through this or lack of funds we do not know.
At high tile the Bund has been „veral inches 'under water, and the only people who appreciate all this are the Chinese farmers who find ity to flood their fields for the vico planting. Alrendy; the sur: rounding fielde‘are green with the
Hew crop..
captive a well-to-do student of the American Baptist College by name Lim Hang Lak, 10 years of age, and a boy about 11 sears old, saad to be the son of the ductor of either the steamer Hellon or Hirundo, by name Chang.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1931.
A GREAT CHINESE HONG KONG STOCK
ACTOR.
MEI LAN FANG AT KO SHING
THEATRE.
A MARVEL OF ARTISTRY.
MARKET.
CROUCHER & CO'S DAILY
REPORT.
Hotels were again the centre of attention on the local Riulto. After opening at 816,80 cash with sales During the past wook Mei Lan-at 810.00 for the settlement, con" Fang, the anted Chinese actor, has sistent cash buying lifted the price been entertaining large audiences 10 317.23 June, and $17.35 July, at the Ko Shing Theatre, where he The market closed firm after a and his troupe of talented artistes certain amount of profit taking. have presented, plays from their repertoire. We understand that [uvor before in the history of the Chinese theatre in Hong Kong has Variously estimated from half-auch enthusiasm been shown by the dozen to thirty or more, the robbery took with them, besides the captivas, phart 81,000 worth of property, decamping in simpuna unmolested by the Kakchioh police towards Kwanpoh about 00 ff from Swntow on the Kityang River.
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Insurance shares obtained renow ed investment attention, Unions being in demand at 2010 cum the dividend of £2, and Dantons are wanted at 81,435 dum"the dividend of 860.00.
Underwriters were again absorb. ed in fairly large quantities at rates ranging from 30.50 to 85,65,
Hong Kong Fires have buyers at 81,320 with no sellera.
Chinese public for any actor. This is evidence that, as an artiste and interpreter of Chinese classical drama, Mei Lan Fung is in a'class by himself. Notwithstanding the faut that the producing of modern Chinese and foreign drama bas found a footing in China, Dr. Mei adheres to the plays founded on legends and romantic episodes A sudden inquiry for Boalties the history of his country. It found the market bare of stock and is with the idea of perpetuating a dollar rise was registered Buyers this history that the actor uses this are offering 813.25 cash and $13.50 expressive medium for his art. July at which rates shares changed
hands,
The party may possibly haze thought that Mr. Tang Seng Li (who is the Swatow minnager of the Bank of China) was in residence. but this gentleman has not lived in this house for some time now, and it was his tenants who were the victim of this raid.
The Foreign Servants' Union has If the robbers were armed they been endeavouring to make trouble did not use their weapons, and by intimidating the Club sirvants there were no ensualities, but the to ask for a 20 per cent, increase Kakchioh police lost one ride and in their wages or to strike. A had two of their number under meeting of the Club members was restraint while the kidnapping called and it was unanimously deproceeded. An inquiry is being cided that the Club funds would held ns to why effective measures hot run to it, and the servants were against the raiders were not under told so. In the meantime, we un- taken on the first alarm, and derstand, Contular netion has been Echo will answer "Why 7""* taken and the Union formed by the Police to keep quiet with the re-
sult that the servants did not strike, All is peaceful again, to the regret of some of the morübers, who were making wonderful plans for running the Bar.
Few people at first recognized
prominent member of the com- munity, when he appeared in an organdie petal frock, and large straw hat and minced up the room. lu another case, a whisky battle took the place of a baby's bottle but in no way spoilt the affect of n long baby's dress and bonnet, and chubby cheeks!
China Providents were firmer at 85.83 with business done at 30 for June.
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It is noticeable, however, that he
Utilities were not very active. has allowed himself a certain i-China Lights are wanted for Juno cence with regard to the presenting settlement, and the runour of a of these plays, and it in rumoured big shortage of shares may not be without foundation. Holders are disinclined to operate at present
in this connection that hè adroen- tes, to a point, the westernising of the theatre in China.
His performances here recently have been marked in this respect, for, throughout all his plays very beautiful settings have been used, the orchestra, has been "aff stage" and completely hidden, and during the time he appears on the stage only members of the east are to
De geen. He has alan introduced some very effective coloured light- ing, a thing unheard of in thu Chinese drama in the ordinary
way.
A Supremo Artiste.
rates.
Cements hardened and business was. again done at 810 July.
Ropes were easier at $22. Dairy Farms and Watsons are inquired for at $26.00 and $13.75,
May 13, 5 p.m...
TRAIN SMASH INQUIRY.
PROCEEDINGS COMMENCED
INFRINGED TRADE MARK.
CASE BEFORE KOWLOON MAGISTRATE.
CHINESE FIRMS FINED.
Fines of 825 each were imposed on the representatives of each of four Chinese firms, who were con vieted on a summons for infringe- ment of Messrs. Cinrk and Com pany's "Anchor" marks, applied to the fum's mercerised silke thrand.
Mr. H. C. Macnamara appeared for the complainant firm.
In answer to the aummonses, the defendants all stated that they had. purchased the skeins of thread from tïnveiling trådors and worë not aware that the trade marks were infringements,
His Worship asked Mr. Macna- mara what, evidence he had that the defendants were wilfully de frauding the complainants.
Mr. Macnamara replied that once the goods were found in the pos. session of the defendants it was for them to show ignorance, Tho onus was thrown on them to show that they had no guilty knowledge.
Addressing the defendants, kis Worship asked if they wished to offer any evidence which would show him that they had taken all
reasonable precautions against ac opting goods bearing false trade marka.
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Purchased in Ignorance. The defendants repeated that they had purchased the thread without knowing that it bore false trade marks.
His Worship asked if they realis ed that, legally, it was their duty to know,
Mr. Macnamara said complain ints had written to snch of the defendants and in each case all Information possible was supplied to the complainants by the defend; ants. They all stated that the goods had been bought from travel- ling traders, which sermed to be true enough. As far as the de-i fendante, who were dealers, were concerned, they must have known Sitting as Coroner at the Kow-perfectly well that the packages loon Magistracy yesterday, Mr. bore infringed trade marks. In individual part he shews a graco W. Hamilton empanelled a each case they also had the genuino
YESTERDAY.
That Mei Lan Fang is a great artiste cannot be disputed. The SPECIAL JURY EMPANELLED, fact that he only plays feminine roles is well-known, and in theat he is definitely supreme. In cach
Union Controlled by Students, The, Foreign Servants' Union was originally run by the servants but Foreigners to the Rescue, is now controlled by young stu Some of us have been getting dents. It is the only union here, exercise by playing & a-side hockey the others having been dissolved on the lawn of the Ewo long house
Few rules are observed ud the some time ago. Servants employed | game is fast and furious and good by foreigners are paid higher wages fun. An amusing incident accur
red the other evening. Over & than those employed elsewhere, and cocktail, some members of the past and charm of manner essentially special jury, comprising Mr. J. P. article in their possession. The the Union find their monthly sub were saying good-bye to an old feminine and really beautiful to Warren (Chairman), Mr. J. D. genuine article was mercerised silk seriptions a good source of income, friend, when a fire was seen on
watch. His entrances and exite Danby and Captain A. N. David and was clearly distinguishablo The servants are forced to pay the of the party decided that was the the new Amoy Road. Three or four
are marvels of artistry, and it does son, to inquire into the recent rail from that on which was the in- way disaster on the Kowloon-Can- aubscription, and if they do not time to prove the efficiency of and not seem possible that such elegance ton Railway line at a point between fringed trade mark, which was or do su, the Union hire outside run, to advertise a certain patent fire
and poetic movement could be at Shatin and Taipo. The actual in-dinary thread. The infringed ar- extinguisher. With the aid of a who enter premises when the Louse or they started off for the tained by any female impersona quiry was into the death of a Cui- ticles were also sold much cheaper. holder is absent and with the nid fire. On the Amoy Road the crush tor. His hands, too, aro extremely woman who lost her life in tho
disaster. of guns make the servants pay up. was so gre i it was difficult to make | expressive with their long tapering Addressing the jury at the outset, The funds are very seldom used progress, so they persuaded a fire fingers, and he uses them to the Mr. Hamilton said:
official and policeman to stand on to help out-of-work servants, the side of the car and clear a way atmost, thereby adding to hit per though occasionally chow-money" by yelling. is given, but mainly the money provides feasts for the officials. Up to now the Government has been in capable of suppressing this Union, and foreigners and servants alike will be glad when it is disao!ved.
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They arrived on the scene of the fire, and, armed with the ex- tinguisher, leapt out of the car. Amid the cheers of the crowd, who who thought them quite mud, and to the. grent surprise of the local "fire-fighters" and officials, they directed the jet on a piece of burn The present Government has re-ing house. The blaze died down signed but in all probability willed out the marvels of such an in- and with proud gesturos they point re-elect themselves. The Governor,strument. All were suitably in Admiral Yang. Shu Chuang. left pressed and the trio proudly re- turned the car and were in all previously for Nanking,, where, he honour bowed on their way. Highly hopes to get money to carry on elated they talked of it all the Government works. At present way back till suddenly, there was he was on fire. The car was stop ped and it was discovered he was sitting on a live cigarette-end, which had been thrown into the car by one of the crawl. Their flation came to an abrupt end. their successors. Our old friend Incidents like this, impossible in a the French Consul has returned large town, help to make life in
na outport libable. for a year or so, at his own re-
funds are, non-existent.
A: " Kids' Party,” We have eaid good-bye to our old Friends and have welcomed
a loud yell from one of them that
formance.
"As you are aware, Gentlemen, the custom is this Colony, when an accident such
His Worship, in, convicting the defendants, said they probably know perfectly well that the goods found in their possession bore in- fringed trade marks, but that they
They had however, subsequently hoped they would not be found out.
THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.
FORTHCOMING RECEPTION AT GOVT, HOUSE.
We are asked to state that the
Government House on the evening correct dress for the Reception at
of June 3 will be::
For officers of His Majesty's Re-
of a rider. For these reasons, Igular Forces and Offivers of the have asked for a special jury,
Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps:-Mess Dress,
Medical Evidence,
the recent rail. One of his most popular parts, an inquiry is held into the death way disaster tukes place, is that a part which he recently played of one or more particular persons. here, is that of Hsi Shih, the vil. The inquiry is then extended to given all the information in their tage maiden, who, in order to save disaster. It has been the method
go into the whole question of the power,
her country from defeat in battle, used in connection with the dicaster of the Racecourse fire in 1916 and surrenders herself to an enemy
more recently the King Edward king and eventually becomes his Hotel fire, which I held some two bride. The king, fascinated by her years ago. The same procedure beauty, neglects affairs of state, will be followed to-day. Your in- quiry will nominally be into the and through this means his ulti-death of this woman, but it will mate abdication is arranged. Hsi embrace the whole of the circum- Shih, although she has lost respect, stances of the disaster and I trust considera that she has served a may see it to add. If you think you will return such riders as you In this play Mei any action should be taken or any worthy cause. Lan Fang, as Hai Shih, is dis- blame should be apportioned you covered washing yarn by a brook,
will no doubt add that in the form and it is rather starting to the audience to realize that although ho,is attired in costly roles, incon- Dr. K. H. Uttley, of the Kow For all others :-Full evening gruous in a village maiden, nover,
Joon Hospital, then gave evidence A short time ago . quest, and we are glad to ser him Bishop and two priests were cap-
Catholic theless the actor looks and is the on the result of his post mortemt dress with orders and decorations ar white or civilian mess jackets examination on the body of the part. This elever effect is gained deceased. Death, he said, was due with miniaturo orders and decora "once tnore. H.M.S. Petersfield was tured by bandits on their way from by the simplicity of the acting, to asphyxia.
tions.. Sergeant E. E. Wood gave evi- month with Lady Kelly and other now hemmed in by soldiers, or that they and their captors are
ful movement, and the fact that, body among the debris. visitors on board. A dinaër, and murines, and no doubt. na the
although the slothes are nice, the The husband of the decoased lance was given in their h Jur pressure of the troops in felt the
ainpunt of the ransom demanded combination of their colours, soft fcation of his wife's body, said that woman, in giving evidence of identi at the Consulate. Another social will dwindle. These bandits are pastel shades, give to the actor a he was not aware that she was a function was the closing dance at not Communists and no anxiety is totally unaffected appearance that passenger on the ill-fated train. the Club, when a “Kids' Party felt for the lives of the prisoners.
eould not be as renlistic were he these unfortunate women had been Mr. Hamilton: I gather, some of was held. Most of us turned upl
dress. to appear in ordinary peasant to the gambling school at Shum-
The Dollar Steamship Ling have Sub Inspector Elston (represent announced that repairs on the sa "In, all his charnoterisations he ising the Police): Yes, your Wor-President Cleveland will not be definitely the person he is out to ship. portray, and through this, one is given the opportunity of a better
up in Foochow at the end of Inst | Hinghwa to Amoy. It is believed simple.expression of the face, graco-dence of the finding of the woman's
No Beef.
in appropriate costume and acted We are still unable to obtain `our part. 'Races were run iu bo beef. No bullocks are slaughtered tween dances and prizes given. It and it is said that the Monks in- was by far the most successful of timated to the authorities that the pause of all the trouble in this the Club dances and continued till Province was caused by the amount the early hours of the morning.of cattle slaughtered In order to Among those present were visitors Ret into your necessary to understanding of Chinese classical
gods" it would be from the U.S.S Simpson," which close all slaughter house for a year. was in on a fire days visit at This may be true but we are. more inclined to believe the real reason Pagoda Anchorage We all enter the very henry tax Intely im- ed into the spirit of the evening, posed on each bullock killed. But, even moustaches were shaved off whichever reason it is, we are got ing very tired of eating only (Continued on next Column.) mutton.
drama. His acting conveys to the audience the rare beauty that is to be found in an art that has for centuries been an essential, in the lives of the Chinese poople.
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S.$. PRES. CLEVELAND.
REPAIRS WILL TAKE SEVERAL DAYS.
completed for several days and that the as President Madison has been substituted to take the schedule of the President Cleveland,
Photographs of the disaster were next put in by Inspector Vincent, the official police photographer. Works Department, produced plans Mr. M. I. de Ville, of the Public
The President Madison is now of the seone of the disaster and the surrounding district, made from a scheduled to sail from Hong Kody survey on May 19. The plans were a: 0 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. The bearing will be continued Kobs, Yokohama, Honolulu, San actually made last week'
from Hong Kong to Shanghas; to-day, the Coroner adjourning the Francisco, Los Angeles, Balboa angniry, in order to view the scene:] Cristobal · (Panama Canal Zone), of the disaster with the jury, Havana (Cuba) and New York,
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