NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL EXAMINATION FOR EN. TRANCE TO CLASS TIL AT QUEEN'S COLLOR ON KING'S COLLEGE.
Applications from Canilidates from non-Government schools should be made on forms which can be obtained from the Educa. tion Office on and after November 18th.
Those should be completed and forwarded to
THE EXAMINATION SEcritART, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. No entries will be received after Saturday, November 26th.
2. The application form must be sigued by n Head Master certify. ing that the candidate is a bona Jide pupil of Class IV or equivalent standard, that his conduct has been satisfactory and that he is not more than 17 years of ago on December 1st, 1032.
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There will be a preliminary Tost in. Dictation for which candidates should present themselves Queen's College on. Baturday, December 3rd, at 9 a.m. Candidates failing to satisfy the Examiners in the Diclation Test will not be eligible to take the remainder of the examination.
Names of candidates, who have satisfed the examiners in the Dieta- tion Test will be posted nutside Queen's Collega on Monday, Decem- ber 5th.
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The remainder of the oxamins- tion which comprises Chinese, English Grammar and Composi tion, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra and Practical Geometry will be held each day. from Tuesday, December 6th. till Friday, December 11th., inclu
sive of both days.
B. A limited number of Scholar.
ships providing free education
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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
FOURTEENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING.
Dorm Fourteenth Extra RAFT Programmes and Entry Race Meeting to be held sa SATUR DAY 19th November, 1932 (weather permitting), may be obtained at the Secretary Office, the Club Houss, Happy Valley, the Hong Kong Club, the Sports Club, ard the Stables, Village Road,
Entries close at 18 look NOON on THURSDAY, 1o. NOVEMBER,
1932,
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By Order,
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Acting Secretary.
MACAO
RACES
THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB. FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING. SUNDAY, 13th NOVEMBER, 1932.
Fint Saddling Ball at 1.00 p.u First Race at 1.30 p.m..
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INTERNATIONAL SPORT
eritical phase of the game was it fair to the side?" The answer can not be conclusive. Again there is the problem of where legitimate, strategy ends and trickery begins. W. W. ARMSTRONG when leading the raagnificent Australian team that visited England in 1991; per- mitted a second rate batsman to rattle up a big store against his best bowlers, in the hope that the English selectors would pick him for the next Test Match: They fell into the trap!
'YE OLDE ENGLISH FAIRE"
ANIMATED SCENES AT ST. ANDREW'S VICARAGE GARDEN
ALICE IN WONDERLAND "---FOR
CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Oyez! Oyer!" sang the Town Crier, as he rang his bell to Bummon the good folk to the Village Green, where Ye Olde Eng lish Faire," staged at St. Andrew's Vioarage garden, was declared open on Saturday by Mrs. J. R. Wood, wife of Mr. Justice J. R. Wood.
Villagers, beefeaters, squires, dames, milkmaids, soldiers and visitors gathered round the green, beside Mrs. Baldwin's Olde Eng lisho Cottage. Mr. Sun, beamed happily on the large gathering as the opening speeches were delivered.
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Mr. P. S. Cassidy provided, and was supported by the Rev. W Walter Rogers, Vicar of St. Andrew's, and Chairman of the Execu tive Committee, Mr. F. W. Dann, Beuretary, Mr. John W. Baldwin.. Treasurer, and other members of the Committee responsible for the arrangements.
ENGLISH SONGS, FOOD AND COSTUMES
Such was the opening of the "Faire" at St. Andrew's Church,
Kowloon.
The rustic revelries of Pyramus and
Thisbe were presented, in spirited OPIUM ORDINANCE
fashion the costumes being a great success, the Prologue was ably man- nged by "Bottom the Weaver". (Mr. S. A. Sweet).
Having emerged from the then- tre" at the conclusion of the per formance, old English folk dances were presented on the Village Green and received prolonged applause. They included the Maypole dance, an early Victorian Gavotte, doped
DRAFT OF AMENDMENT
The draft has been issued of an Ordinance to amend the Opium Ordinance of 1939.
It is explained that in Article
of the Wooden Soldiers, and a1 of the Opium Agreement signed country dance,"Newcastle," all of at Bangkok on the 27th of No which were done by girls of the Diocesan Girls School under the vember, 1931, it was provided that 1.direction of Mina W. Henderson, the retail sale and distribution of At 8 o'clock, the Young People's opium" should take place only from Service presented the story-play,
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"Alice in Wonderland," and it was Government shops ar, where local ensily in the front rank of "Won- circumstances make the establish ders, the parts, familiar to everyment of Government shops difficult, child, being spoken well, and the
young player put their whole from shops managed under Govern- hearts into the production The ment supervision, by persona, ap- lending part, Alica" taken by pointed by the Clovernment for that. Miss Yvonne Martin, was acted s
with the greatest of skill and sin purpose and remunerated by a fixed verity. The humour throughout, payment and not by a commission was of a high standard, but despite on sales. the roars of laughter from an 'ap- |preciative audience, the actoss. cont
This Ordinance accordingly adds.
tinued their parts quite seriously a proviso to section 10 of the and calmly. The absolute wooden principal Ordinance making it clear voice in which the Mock Turtis said that the power to appoint suitable that at school they used to call their master 'Tortoise " because he persons to sell prepared opium is. taught us," was too much for the to be exercised only where local audience which collapsed in laughsircumstances make the establish
ter.
Then we come to the amusements, et out in fine array the įvicarage. Our representative was fortunate in winning a gold-fishi It will be called that the Olde with ten conts worth of ping-pong English Faire of October, 1931, was Balla, but he was obliged to give it a commemoration of the 25th an away rather than keep it in the niversary of the opening of St. office! The many other side shows The scenes were as follows:-- ment of Government pium shops Andrew's Church, Kowloon, for, included Hoop-la, Ducking stools, Act 1: Alice's entry into Wonder- difcutt public worship, when the word went Skittles, Lucky Dip, Skee Ball | land.
The amending Ordinance also iound that some effort would by and
other competitions, many necessary to enable St. Andrew's to incet commitments for 1939, the sug- novel.
a fifty. gestion of another Olde English yard ride in a breeches-buoy ably Faire met with general approval. managed by the Boy Scouts.
tions. The stalls lighting fittings and Jeffreys with the assistance af:
Act 5: The Trial of the Keave of Agreement which decorations were all under the able Messrs. Selk, Dormer and. Wiggins Hearts. management of Mr. J. H. Hunt, and the Boy Scouts were responsible Finale: Alico's Awakening. O.B.E., of the Y.M.C.A., and the for the games. coloured fings and bunting present- ed a fine spectacle.
Round the Faire.
Now let us tour the Faire. We enter by the ordinary gate and walk up the path. A huge notice at the head of the steps cannot fail to draw attention Come ads and lasses. Come and Buy!" Now we tura to our left and take some interest in watching persistent "Tommy" trying to encourage "Daddy" to buy him "Billy! Banter's Album,"
Perhaps the most popular and Act 3: Alice's adventures in the adds a sub-section to vection 13
Amukemant wa
Mr.
Act 2: The Mad Tea Party,
garden.
of the principal Ordinance to give Act 4: The Mock Turtics Lamentä- | effect Article 111 of the Bangkok
Alice
Now! There's no one watching i you! Hurry round to the gipa's The Duchess....
the palmist
tent-"Cassandra and soothsayer-
Cast.
The Cook ...... The Hatter The March Hare
requires that prepared opium should be sold only for cash.
20 of The priviso to section the principal Ordinance, which Yvonne Martin.
permitted passengers under special Margery McGratty.
Irone Nives permit to carry small quantities of prepared opium for personal ..... Dorothy Jan.
consumption on the voyage, is re- Here's a pipay who foretells,
poaled. No special permits have If you've money-wedding bells ¦
Francia Houghton. been issued and the proviso is con- Tea was served on the Vicarage The Doormouse..... Brian Baldwin, gidered to be in conflict with lawn between 3.30 and 6 o'clock and The Cheshire Cat... Edgar Hogbin. Article 6 of the Geneva Prepared suppers from 7 till op.m.. and a The White Rabbit. Betty Scriven. Opium Agreement of February wonderful toa it was with delicious The King of Hearts...Maric Smith. 1905, under which His Majesty's sandwiches and real honir-made, Queen of Hearts
* Joan Booth,
Government have undertaken to cakes. The butter, by the way, was Knave of Hearts.... Joyce Brewin. prohibit, without exception. the "Empire" New Zealand Anchor. Two Marjorie Godwin.
export of opium from any posses At intervals during the afternoon, Sevent
Gwen Nives, sion or territory into which it is the "Strolling Players," Messrs. Five Gardeners... Doreen Williams.
imported for the purpose of smok- Erio Bevan. We pass on around the fancy. A. Sweet, R. Woolley, J, W. Executioner.
ing. stalls to a popular second-hand benk Baldwin, H. Kew. E. H. F. White Mock Turtle
Jonny Felshow. stall. Then we cannot fail to be and I. Baldwin, presented a splen Gryphon ............... Jack Mitchell. attracted by the "Empire" stall, did little show, in which the popu. Soldiers... Barbara Wayman,
Hilary Martin. managed by Mrs. C. E. Elliotlar old folk songs of England were
Courtiers Avis Sanderson, Heywood, where a prominent dis-excellently sung.
Branda Nives play of New Zealand Anchor But selun" completely bewildered us
Produced by Mrs. Langley, Assist tar, donated by Messrs. Lane Craw- with a three-coin trick; while Pro-
ed by Mrs. Thomas and the fisses ford, Ltd., proved a popular seller. fessor Lofty, "the longest man in Australian hams and bacon, and existance," possessed the amazing M. Rice and I. Woolley. Canadian fruits were also in brisk ability of singing two songs at demand. Then there are the cake once! Then the Boy Scouts had a xtalls, cigarettes and sweets, fruit turn and lived up to their motto, i and flowers and fancy baskets made by being prepared to nerform fairy lights were lit all around the by Scouts.
Madam Bothu-
incredible exercises, back-to-front!
MATER
Fairy Lights.
As dusk gathered, pretty little
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Local and General
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No great activity of the human race sbows all profit and ua loss, and this is very true of sport. Athletes are human. Perfect sporta- manship comes partly from char- acter, partly cut of training. The Intter enables a control that by neported on Friday.
Ona case of meningitis was re- means represents the inner feelings. The most skilful sportsmen are
It is notified that the name of theans immaculate. Far East Brewery, Distillers and FOLLOWING the Olympic Games at often by no Los Angeles there appear to be signs. Every cricketer emilca now at the Dairy Farm, Limited, has been of a reaction against intentional countless anecdotes told of old struck off the Rogister. athletic competitions. A section of "W.G." the greatest of all cricket- "Ho hover went outside the sparts lovers and sports patrons are beginning to ask if these conteste but he did some queer things are worth-while if too much time inside it," And yet is sport to be and money are given to them? if condetaned because its spirit hag the demands on the athletes are not not reached perfection! There are too severe ? and, finally, if interna villages in England, where the local tional feeling is not on the whole" futball derby" still ends in worsened rather than improved by rough and tumble, but that is no these events? It is easy to cite in- reason for ending the fixturc. stances in support of this pessimis-
ers.
An interesting ceremony was wit- nessed at St. John's Cathedral, last evening, when Kop Peck Chang, was babtised by the Very Rev. Dean
Swann,
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His Excellency the Officer Ad- ministering the Government has ap pointed 31r. John Honry Burkill Lee to be an Assistant to the Beere- tion to his other duties. try for Chinese Affairs in addi-
The Superintendent of the Hong Kong Fire Brigade. Mr. J. O. Fitz henry, was the victim last week of thieves who entered his room on the fourth floor of the Fire Brigade building and stele a gold watch and band valued at 8100. Police officers have the matter in hand.
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From the files.
Looking Back 25 Years.
grounds, and from each tree a little red, white and blus lamp winked down on the bappy throng, while a the huge spot-light illuminated. village green. A neon light was kindly sent by The Phoobus Neon Light Co., Ltd., and was suspend- The ed over the entrance gates. Faire closed with a fancy dress car- nival in the Church Hall from 9 to
11.30 p.m.
The proceeds of the afternoon were in aid of Church Funds, the special purpose being the newly-installed electric fans in the Churdi, and certain obligations in respect of Church Extension work.
The Stalls.
The very many stalls which were at all times thronged by bargain hunters, were as follows:-
Fancy Goods-Mothers' Union. Leader, Mrs. J. W. Baldwin. Dainty gifts and articles suitable. for Christmas, hand-painted cushion covers and table centres.
"Dollery "Women's Section of the Y.M.C.A.-Leader, Mrs. Hunt. All kinds of dolls.
Home-made Provisions-Leadera, Mrs. Laurenson and Mrs. Cole. Jams, pickles, and goodies.
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His Excellency the Governor has To avoid disappointment the bem pleased to appoint. Mr. H. HI. attention of those who propose to 3: Gomperts to act as Puisan Judge attend the dinner and smoker during the absence on leave of His arranged by Ex-Active Service men Honour the Chinf Justice; or until at the Peninsula Hotel on Armiz- further notice. With the approval
Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables.- tice night and have not already of the Secretary of State for the It is notified under the Companies done so, to apply at once for 1 Colonies he has also been pleased to Leaders, Mrs. and Miss Robinson.
Empire-Loader, Mrs. C. Ordinance that a first dividend of ticket to the Recretary Mr. F. P. appoint the same gentleman, who Apples, flowers and lettuces, etc. 826 per cent. has been declared in R. James. Architectural Office was assistant Colonial Becretary,
to the post of First Police Magis Elliot-Heywood. Products from all the case of the Hong Kong Excava- P.W.D. Admission will only be by
Children's Toys V. D. M. A tion, Pile Driving and Construc- ticket and the list will be finally trate in succession to Mr. T Ser. corners of the Empire. tion Co., Ltd.
closed at noon on Wednesday next cambe Smith, who has been trans- 9th inst,
ferred to the service of the Straits (Cathedral Branch),
Lavender-Leader, Mra Maca- Lord BURGLEY, M.P., the famous
Settlements His Excellency has The First Church of Christ, also, with the approval of the Be- skill.
Books. From the British and tie attitude; to recall disputes at athlete, nad captain of the last the recurrent Olympic Games; to British Olympic team, gave a spirit
Scientist. Hong Kong, announces oretary of State for the Colonies
entitled: dilate upon the Rugby football ed reply to critics, who ask if it is
free public lecture a Christian appointed Mr. Cecil Clementi, As- Foreign Bible Society by courtesy
Christian sistant Registrar General, to the of Rev. Frank Short.
Sweets and Cigarettes.-Diocesast Science-Salvation for Humanity”. troubles in France; upon barrack worth while for England to send
Science by William Wallace Porter, C.S.B. Post of Assistant Colonial Beere a team to the Games.
Novelties and useful articles made ing-eriskatorowds in Australia;
pertz, promoted.. Mr. Clementi's "It is no good Governments His Majesty the King has not of New York. Member of the Board try, in succession to Mr. Com Girls' School. upon incidents oven at aristocratic
trying to make pacte for peace been advised to exercise his power of Lectureship of The Mather promotion causes a vacancy for an by the members of the Children's Wimbledon itself, where the "tem unless there is the spirit to back of disallowance with respect to an Church, The First Church of Obrist, Assistant Registrar-General, and it Service were un sale at a special perament" of a star of a few years them up. In the Olympic Games Ordinance to amend the law relat- Scientist in Boston, Massachu has pleased the Governor to appoint Stall. Here also were found. Christ- you find the spirit. This country ing to the Registration of Unitedsetts. The lecture will be given in Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, cadet, to that mas Cards designed by Rev. B. A. the Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden position-Hong Kong Daily Prest, Armstrong, Messrs. Falsbow. Sweet ago found answer in the antics of
and Woolley: on Thursday night, November November 7, 1607. had every reason to be proud of Kingdom Patents.
Many bargains were seized at the a hostile group of spectatore. Fin-
ita team, both on and off the field.
The Right Rav. B. C. Roberts, as 0.15. The public is cordially
second-hand book store run by Mr. ally there is the sorry-plea that it Their record. showed that this:
and Mrs. Rose. country was not so affect as some D.D. Bishop of Singapore, has invited to attend.
kindly promised to address the
A Cricket match, twelve a side, people seemed to think."
Rotary Club as to-morrow's meet Among the passengers on board Tiffins, Teas and Fafreshments will benten. When, moreover, it is sug who has the makings of a statesman. Garden, Hong Kong Hotel,
Those are the words of an athlete,ing, which will be held at the Roof the P. & O. liner Rajputnon which will be played on the Cricket sale from a stall run by the St. sailed on Saturday for London via Ground to-day, commencing at Peter's Branch, of the Y. MA.. gested that the remedy lies in our when all is said and done, has
ports were:-Mrs. G. 2. Bayer, the p.m. between the Racquet Court and while home-made Ginger Beer and [2750 own hands, the reply is made that Anglo-Australian, and Anglo-Afri
The China Light and Power Re-wife of Mr. G. R. Sayer, head of the Hong Kong Cricket Club. The Braudy Snaps were dispensed from only by sacrificing the spirit of ran, cricket not been worth whilaf creation Club is holding a Fancy the Sanitary Department, som following are the sides: Racquet the Olds English Cottage by MIE Among the many other helpers British sport could we aim at 11as there really been loss in the Dress Dance, arranged and give panied by her two daughters, the Court: J. W. Allen, A. Coxon, W. Rupert Baldwin and her helpers interchange of visits among golfers, by the President and General Com Misses M. and P. Sayer, on bome H. F. Darby, FL, CHare, C establishing a better position in the footballors, polo and tennis expon-mittee of the Club on November 12, I leave which was understand will Holliday, D. Jones, R K Leigh were Mr. L. D. Skinner (Town arena. The will to win is a great ente? But for these contests sport 1939, at the Pavilion, King's Park mean that Mrs. Sayer will be away E. Mackean, A. Shepherd, W. de Crier), Mr. Selk, Mr. Dome Mr. from the Colony for about two Bt. Croix, A. G. Stokes and H. Jeffreys, Miss Henderson; Mr, E.
Willamet
FFincher, Miss Woolley and Mr. factor in all sport, and there is would bo small and parochial.
The military authorities notify years Engineer Captain H, B. Hong Kong Cricket Club: 8. G. Young Would ball games be played, and always danger of it encroaching ihletics practiced in dozens of that gun practice for the work and Sears, D.8.0., R.N., and Engineer upon the concessions to opponents countries without international haly tag Noyambar 12 will be caried-out Captain R. G. Morton, R.N., who Bird, A. Coltell, G. B. Coxun, W. The committee which did most Hughes, Lieut. 8. W. Lane, Captain Iter W. W. Rogara Vicar soxt ex "KUTSANG from SINGAPORE demanded by sportsmanship. In at the beginning and matches nt as under:-To-day from Stonecuttled for Home Colonel JH. Dobson, V. A. G. Hawkins, 1 excellent work was as follows:
19/1/32
Test Match of long ago the Hon. later stages The bolder Louro is ters at 10.1m.: aren affected north Horlick, Major L Avery and List Newington; R. Symes, A. K. Tra Chairman), Mr. F. W. Dan
not without disadvantage, hut it is of Green Island. November 8 from Colonel and Mrs. Gordon-Smythe, F: 8. JAUKSON, NOW
Wolseley.
Treasurer), Mrs. W... W. Rogers, H.E. the one the less the right course Devil's Peak at 10.30 am. area who left the Colony for Singapore vere, F. H. O. Wilson and W. O. (Secretary), Mr. J. W-Baldwin The Hong Kong Cricket Club Mr. C. E. Elliot Heywood. Mrs. TOUSIGNEES Are advised that Governor of Bengal, hit a mighty Sport is needed in a world where affected between Waglan and North
have won the toss, and will take H Hunt. Mrs. J. P. Tobinson, wilens the store cargo te stated catch into the deep fields more and more leisure time he to Nine Pin Leland November from | ------
be absorbed. Sport has been called "Mount Davis, to K31.ATES within 7 days came, will be so'd tossed, because a spectator impeded the antidote to war, and the affected Kap Bing Mun Pass to gon's
leather hunting Cricket is first innings, and as they propose to Miss We Robinson FBAM- defray storage charges. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD, the fieldsman. The next ball was whole sportemon uphold very ad Ping Chan and Cheung Chau to a comical game don't ya know," keep at the wickets all the after-win, Miss M. Woolley, Mr. K. Bald- mirably the honour both of the South of Lang Island. Novem sometimes, and you can't mostly now, the "Racquet 12" are deter-win, Mr. G. B. Labram, Mr H Gen. Mgrs, INDO-CHINA 9. §. bit deliberately in the same manner special branch in which they excel her 11 from Mount Davis at 11.35 Always tell what may happen mined to start the game at 2 p.m. Hunt, Mr. B. A. Sweet, Mr. W. H.
Hlantinued on-Previeve Volume Mr. E. F. Fincher. Co., LT, to the same feldaman The porte-1 and the country which they repre mares affected between Cheaux Hong Kong Daily Press, November sharp and have a real folly after Robson, Rev. N. Y. Halward, and
Chat and smina Inland BATEKEN 885 MAR KARN 1974 manabip war augnificant, but at ant
attend the RACES without charge." reflects on national prestige for
No Ladios tickets will be issued.
-be obtainable' at the Itaco Course at
reasonable prices.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
1 (One) Sky LAND, MOTOKOLE
7th November, 1937.
Great Britain. to be constantly
Looking Back 50 Years.
"Sunfreeze" ice-creams were on