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CAED MILE FAILTE
ST. PATRICK'S BALL AT PENINSULA
HOTEL.
IRISH HOSPITALITY AND GOOD CHEER.
Thy people, new exiles on many a share,
Shall love and revere thee till time be no more, And the fire thou hast kindled shall ever "buru bright
% Its warmth undiminished, undying its light.",
St. Patrick's Day, and its attendant celebrations, are to Irish people what ma-Careme is to the Riviera welcome relaxation, at a serious time of year. It is said that St. Andrew's Day is calo- brated in all countries, etcopt Scotland, and that" St. George's Day is celebrated hardly at all, but Trish people oversens have, the "advantage of knowing that they are fully in stop with the people
in the Homeland.
"The St. Patrick's Day hall is, comparatively, an innovation in Hong Kong, but it has fully taken its place with similar
National events" and has a very happy charactor well in"keep-"" ing with the Irish people, whom we all know, and the land of 'which it haả been said "to know is to love."
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THE DECORATIONS.
Last night's Balk arranged by the St. Patrick Society was very enjoyable and the gurita numbered over five hundred. The arrange- ments made. both by the Society and by the Hotel management wire all that could be desired. The decorations included the words "Ched' mile failte - huidrod-thousand welcomes--blazed in bletric light over the main entrance to the, hotel, and there was alho a cluster of National Flags, with the Irish Free State colours prominent in the centre.
In the ball rooms and supper, rooms bunting was effectively used, and two shields, showed, respectively, the arms of the knights, of St. Patrick, and; of the four provinces-Ulster, Munstey, -Leinster - and Connaugh. There were also a number of shields with the arms
of Irish towns and counties
The model on the buffet represented the treaty stone on Sansgeld Bridge, Limerick The President's (Cul. C. D: Myles, O.B.E,) antive ** city.
WELCOME TO HE. AND LADY PEEL.
14' way at 9.30 p.m. that the President (Colonel. C. D. Myles, O.B.E.), the Vice-President (Professor F., A. Redmond), and the Past President (the Hon. Sir Joseply Kemp, C.B. E.), assembled in the main lounge at 9.20 p.m. to receive the guests of honour-
His Excellency Sir William and Lady Poul-
H.E. Major General J. W. Sandilands,
Lady Kly, Commodore and Mrs. Walker,
and this respective A.D.C.'s.
The Reception Committee then received the guests and officers
of the Society in the Ball Room, the procession arriving as follows: His Excellengy the Governor and the President of the Society; Sir J. H. Kemp and Lady Peal";
Professor F. A. Redmond and Lady Kelly;
H.E. Major Generał J. W. Bandilands and Mrs. Walker; Commodore A. H. Walker,
The 4.D.C.'a and the Treasurer and Secretarios.
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As the official party arrived at the middle of the Ball Room, the National Anthem was played, everyong standing. A move was then made to the dais, and the Colleenë, looking very charming in their green and while dresses, were duly introduced.
Miss Frances Mahong presented a laugh a Balingh Shillelagh tu H.E. the Governor and a Sprig, of Shamrock to Lady Peel and the Colleens at the same time began to distribute Shamrock to the Guests.
The brief ceremonial, which lent a charming dignity to the pro- ceedings was econ completed and the band struck up the first item on the dance programme--not an Irish jig, but a fox-trot from: America.
ERIN GO
SUPPER.
Supper this year was served from
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HONG KONG DAILY
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FRIDAY
1932.
Surg. Comp. S. Brown, RN. DEATH OF FRENCH EXTRADITION CASE.
Mr. F. P. R. Jamos, M.C..
Mr. MurphS.P.
Mr. M. G..O'Connor,
Mr. R. H. D. Wade. Dr. G. W. Pope. Mr. E. H. Williams.
*THE MENU.........
OFFICIAL.
PASSES AWAY IN
HONG KONG
VICTIM OF KIDNAPPERS
CIVES EVIDENCE..
The dhse in which the Canton. Governmens is seeking the extradi "LOSS TO CONSULAR SERVICE. tion of a Chinese named Loung
“Burrer :-Suprome of chicken a
Chung-ting, was continued before, la Nova, Eggs a la Russe, Canapea of Salmon, Canapes of Foie Gras,
We regret to have to record the Mr. W. Schofield at Central Ma.): Canapes of Sardine, Canapas of death of M. Edgard Napoleon gistracy yesterday but after fur. Anchovies, Sandwiches of Chicken, Augusty Koechlin, Consul-General ther evidence had been taken, “hear- Sandwiches of Ox-Tangue, Sand-for Franes in Shanghai, who passing was again adjourned.
Mr. R. E. Lindsell, Assistant At-; wiches of York Ham, Sandwiches of ed away as the Isolation Hospital, Cheese, Sandwiches of Beef, Lobsters Kennedy Town, at 11.15 a.m. yes torney-General is for the prosecu on Bell Tu Anchovies Straws,terday.
tion while the fugitive is represent-
IN
(b) attempting to destroy a junk; (o) piracy;
(d) murder of a woman and (a) kidnapping...
Choose Straws, Cold Consomme with M. Koechlin was a passenger, on fed by Mr. Hin-shing Lo, The fugi- Colery, Cold Consomme Diablotine, tho sa.. Tjisadane which arrived in tive is wanted on five different Russian Salad, Mixed Salad, the Colony on Monday, and was counts, namely :---
(a) robbery; Italian Salad, Petits Fains, with on his way to France on holiday, Foie Gras, Petits Pains, with Chick- but he fell victim to small-pox, en, Pofits Paian, with Ham, Tetita while on his way here from Shang- Pains, with Anchovica..
hai, and had to be taken to hos TART: Apple, Ponch, Apricot,pital immediately upon the vessel's Cherry, Gooseberry, Vacherin with arrival on Monday. Despite all Marrons Glaces, Chilled Fruit that medical aid could do for Salad with Whipped Cream, Coupes him, M. Koechlin passed away yes- Manon, Panaches Ice Creama: terday morning. Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry and Pistache,
Mille Fouillos, Plum Cakes, French Pastries, Assorted, Pelit Fours, Caramales, Chocolate Assorted, Bon Bons.
b
Born in 1887, the deceased was a graduate of the Ecole des Sciences Politiques. At the comparatively early age of 27, the deceased was made Consul and after serving in The Sub-Committees for the ball various offices, he came to the East were as follows:-
in 1926 as Acting Consul-General RECEPTION.-Colonel C. D. Mylesin Shanghai, At the end of 1931 (chairman), Professor F. A. Red-he was promoted full Consul-Gen- mond, Sir JH. Komp, Mrs. Myles,eral and during his term of office in Mrs. Redmond, Mrs. Cramay, Mrs. the Northern Port, M. Koechlin Eldon Potter.
made a boat of friends by reason
When Aho case was resumed yes- | terday, one Hou. You went into the witness-box where he stated that: on the night of April 24, 1920, be loft Shekki for Canton on board the Tung Hing passenger boat, Some- time during the night he heard a "muffled explosion" in the bow of the boat and this was followed by volley of shots fired from the attore..
Chains Round Els Neck, Shortly after a number of armed men boarded the vessel and after sorting out" the passengers, they took away some 30 or 30 people in
MUSIC AND DANCE-Mr. E. Hof his very charming personality sampaas Witness said he was one Williams (chairman), Mr. J. C. M. and the courteous way in which he of those taken away and was march- Grenham, Mr. J. L. Gecks.
treated all with whom he came in ed to a matahed which was about DECORATIONS.-Mr. F. P. R. James contact.
an hour's walk from the bank. He. His death, therefore, is a very severe loss to the French Consular Service.
(chairman), Mr. R. H. D. Wade, Mt. Fraser, M, G. Harrison, Mr. B. Flaherty.
SUPPER--Dr. G. W. Pope (chair man), Surg. Comdr. Brown, RN., Mrs. Pope
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BAR.Mr. T. Murphy, Lieut. P. T. Mahony,..
CLOAKROOM,-Mr. B. H. C. Hal- lowes, Miss C M. Crawford.
then had chains placed round his neck. About a month after, he wh ordered to write and ask somo of M. Koechlin was 43 years of age and was not married. He leaves his people to come and arrange! an aged mother to mourn his loss terms for his release. Some rela and to this lady the deep sympathy tives came along and he was finally of a very large circle of friends will allowed to go away, after a sum of money (81,000) was paid over to the bandits.
be extended.
The Funeral.
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COLLEENS.Mrs. B. Pusco (Matron The funeral took place at Happy be did not recognise any of the
in charge), Miss Frances Mahony Valley last evening, the large number of friends and representa· Miss Violet Hard, Miss Pat Anslow.ives of the Consular bodies pre Misa G. Allen, Miss Jenn Weller, sant testifying to the esteer in Miss V. Allon.
which the deceased was held.
Programme
Extra Fox Trot
The One Man Band." 1. Tox Trot..." Cute and Sweat.
2 Fax Trot
"Got a Date Wid an Angel." 3. Paul Jones.."St. Patricks Day." 4. Waltz....... * Mavourneen.
His Excellency the Governor was representated by Captain T. A. H. Coltman, A.D.C., while the Co lonial Secretariat was represented by Mr. A. W. G. Granthan performed by the Rev. G. T. Walde- The service at the graveside was
grave,
M. de la Frade's Appreciation. Delivering the customary speech | at the graveside, M. Dufaure de In Prado spoke of the sad circum- stances, which resulted in the pre- "Bhoys of Tipperary."sence of those gathered thers, and e. Fox Trot. This is the Mrs." mentioned that the late Consul
General had been looking forward 7. Dight Hand Roel
5. Irish-one-step
The Flower of Donny Brook Erinalia
8. Waltz 2: *Fox Trot
Now's the Time to fall in"
10/Fox Trab
Witness concluded by asying that bandits who took part in the out- rage while he did not know the de- fendant as all.
Hearing was adjourned.
HERE COME THE POLICE!
HOW UNLICENSED HAWKERS ARE WARNED.
CODE OF WHISTLE BLASTS.
לי
"I don't think you can charge
to returning home to his aged mo-him with aiding and abetting as you her in France shortly: they nil haven't got the principal offenders," condoled with her in her berEATU-
mozat
...
The deceased, M. de la Prade continued, had a gallant and dis Lovetinguished war record, having been
Hon. Mrs. W. E. L. Shenton and 11. *Waltz Mrs. Taylor, Mr. E. Cock and Mrs. "When Irish Eyes are Smilin' Scolt Harston, Mr. A. Stevenson 12. *Fox Trot
a buffet, in place of the usual ait-and Mrs. Davies, Mr. D, Davies.
down affair, An excellent spread was provided as will be seen below,
BLARNEY CASTLE..
and if anyone did not have
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Blarney Castio was there
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said. Mr. J. A. Fraser, when he
addressed a European sergeant who
appeared in connection with a case
mentioned in despatches and decor in which a Chinese boy of 12 was ated for his services. He had an charged with aiding and abetting "Cigarettes-Cigars equally distinguished record in the unlicensed hawkers, to escape frɔm
Consular service, and the berenve-the police. ment of his mother and relatives It was stated that the officer was was shared by France.
on duty in Peiho Street when he By the presence of the many heard three short and sharp blasts Just a Little Sweetar." friends of the dead man present a whistle. No sooner had he that day they had a further mani-heard then than he observed all the festation of the hospitality which thawkers in the vicinity runcing they had always enjoyed at the way. The officer in question said bands of this Colony, and they were he hid himself behind a pillar and Governor's representative, Captain blowing a succession of long blasts 1. A. H. Coltman, M. de la from his whistle. This had the effect Prade concluded with a touching of bringing the hawkors back to adieu to the deceased,
their pitches!
13. Fox Trot
"At the end of an Irish,
Moonbeam.
:
enough, well, it was not for lack of usual. It had been transported (by J4. Waltz..." My Little Irish Roxo indebted for the presence of the after a while he saw the defendant |
Opportunity.
The procedure for the official party was as follows:-
When the first Supper Dance was announced His Excellency and Party went to the private Sitting Room for preliminary refreshment and, when the second Supper Dance was announced they proceeded by the Wost Lift to the Supper Room
1 follow-
His Excellency and the President;: His Hon. Sir J. H. Kemp and Lady Peel, H... Major General J. W, Sandilands and Mrs. Myles, Com- modoro.. A., H. Walker and Mrs. Redmond, Professor F. A. Rodmond and Lady Kelly. Mr. E.. H. W. tians and Mr. Walker,
The Reception Committee, Troa- suror and Secretaries had moan. while conducted the following guests to reserved tables in the Supper Idom--Hon. Mr. W. T. Sauthorn and Mrs. Cressy, Hon. Mr. C. a. Alabaster and Mrs. Pólter, Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax and Mrs. Bou- thern, Hon. Mr. E. Taylor and Mrs. Stevenson, Hon. Mr. H. T. Ureasy and Mra. Cock, Hon. Bir Shouson Chow and Mrs. Hällifax,
magic) from county Cork to the 15. Bridge of Athlone.. left of the dais There a party of colleens conducted each of the men farriners to kiss the stone, amid Appropriate comments, while gal- ant song of Eria performed, a similar duty for the fair visitors
"Rakes of Mallow," 18. Fox Trot Mousie." 17. Fox Trot..."Smilin' Irish Eyes." 18.. Waltz "Kitty Donoghue,"
* Supper Dances.
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from, over-sens, “
Certificates-for first and second kissings-wore duly presented to
! J
The officer said that be chased the Those Present,
defendant and although he got the Among those present at the grave fad, he could not catch any of the side wers: Captain T. A. H Colt-hawkers, On questioning the lad man, representing His Excellency later, the sergeant said that he dis-
·AT THE CENOTAPH. the Governor: Mr. A. W. G. covered that the blasts were to warn Grantham, representing the Co- the hawkers that an officer was com- There was very impressive lontal ceremony at the Cenotaph in the Consul General for Germany: Mr. pean officer, two an Indian and ope Secretariat: Dr. Hahn, ing Three blasts indicated a Euro. morning when the President of the Jenkin, Consul General for the a Shantung constable (laughter). Society, Col. C. D. Myles, laid a United States of Amerien: Mr. those who braved the ordeal.
wreath in the form of an Irish harp Quist, Consul General for the Nethought it would be better to charge The Magistrate remarked that he The Colleens were: Mrs. B. in green and gold on behalf of the therlands: Mr. Yoshida, Consul the defendant with obstructing the Pasco, Miss F. Mahoney, V. Hard, Society. Among those present at General for Japan: Mr. C. A. Da police and upon the lad stating that P. Anslow, G. Weller, V. Allen, G. Joseph Kamp and Prof. F. A. Red- Mr. Du Faure de la Prade, Consul try, the case was remanded until to this ceremony were Mrs. Myles, Bir Roza, Consul General for portugal. his parents were away in the coun Alion.
mond (Vice-Presidenta), Mr. General for France: three officers day in order that the defendant Murphy. Dr. Pope and Messrs. B. of the French gunboat "Inconalant" might produce his guardian. H. C. Hallowes, E. H. Williams, three members FP. R. Williams. F. P. R. James, Citroen
conóons:-R. B. P. Wade, B. Flahenty, G. Kennedy, D Reidy.
O.B.E
of the French oxpedition to Centrali
M. G. O'Connor, J. C. M. Grenham, Asia: Mr. and Mrs Remer: Mr. Lt.-Comdr Browne, Capt. Patter Torrajole,
nieco;
THE COMMIATEE.
Consul General for Among them being wreaths from son Lt. P. T. Maliony and Mr. G. Elsly: Mr. Kanter Straten, Con the following; L'Expediton Fran The Committes for 1832 were as P. Murphy (joint secretaries). follows:-
Centro-Asia: his. sul General for Belgium: Mr case A special Mass took place at St. Middleton, Mr. Riasot, Mr. Fou-Georges Veron; A. A. Rosello President: Col.. O D Myles, Joseph's Church Garden Road, nier, Mr. and Mrs. Bennaud, Mr. Botelho, Acting Consul for Hon- when the Rt. Rev. Deswazieres, and Mre: Veron, Mr Phillips, Mr. duras; M. J. Quist, Consul Gen- Vice-President: Prof. F. A. Red- Superior of the House of Nazareth, Hennet, Mr. Montague, Mr oral for the Netherlands: & friend.
officiated. The congregation includ Brussett, Mr. Tacquot, Mr. Watch, N. Van Tuong: Clement Lo Past President: Hon. Sir J. Hed the Irish Jesuit Fathers and the Delesunt, Mr. Deaulphy, Mr. Charley Rooner, French Vice Con
Brothers and students of Wyllisk Mohiul Ernush. Minister to. Reking Joseph's College, my so
mind.
--Kempy-GBE
Mr May, Mr Meraler, Mr
Hon Treasurer. Mr. B. H. O. A concert was held in St.Evolis and Mr. Sogalen...
Hallowes se
Patrick's Club on Wednesday sa a
Hon, Secretaries: Mr G. P. mark of the occasion when very T. pleasing items were contributed by
woll-kown local amateurs.
Murphy and Lieut. P. Mahony R.E.
Many Wrantha.. There were many floral tributes, (Continued at foot of next column.)
and Madame Walden Consul General for Trance and Madame Du Faura de la Prade: Le Genant du Consulat Generale de Frase a La Municipale Francaiss: Banque L'Indochine.
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