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TEE Trustees of the Fonco Memoria! Scholarship Fund offor Scholarships of a triennial vaise of £1,350 each, with the object, so stated by the donor, of encouraging British boys to turn to the Intoratory, the workshop or the land". Theno Scho- larabips are, subject to other conditions of the trust, open to British boys of pure white descont below the age of 20 years on July 1, 1933, who have born resident in China or Hongkong for a Beriod of not less than three yers immediately preceding the examina- tion and whose parents (or one of them) have resided in China or Hong Kong for a poried of at least three years. The award will be made by the Trusteca on the recommendation of the Fxamination Syndicate of Cambridge University on the result of the School Certificate Examination to be held in December, 1033.
Full particulars and entry forms may be obtained from L. C. Honley' Esq., Superintendent of Education Administration Ruilding, Shangha Municipal Council.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
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THE FIFTH EXTRA RACE
T MEETING will be held (Weather Fermitting at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY,
APRIL, 1933, commencing at. 8.00 p.m.
29TH
Tho First Dell will bo Rung ab 1.30 p.m.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, "APRIL 24, 1933
ST. GEORGE'S
DAY
Ceremony at Cenotaph
NINETIETH ANNIVERSARY SERVICE AT UNION CHURCH
St. George's Day dawned bright and sunny with a delightfully cool breeze which persisted all day, and anost of Hong Kong took advantage of the weather to spend the time on one or other of the bathing beaches...
News and Views ★
Poet Laureate's New Home.
Mr. John Masefield, who is back
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Local
Tale of the Day.
"Once when I was big-game bunting in Africa," related the from America, has returned only and the President of St. George's Yesterday was St. George's Day notorious sponger, "a huge lion to say good-bye to the beautiful Society laid a wreath on the Ceno- suddenly leapt out of the jungle home on Boar's Hill, overlooking taph. right in my path. I had no gum, Oxford, where so much of his li
Page 8. with me, so I quickly picked up terary work has been done. some yures and threw them in Lis.
Within a month he will be mov-Club's regatta was held on Satur The Royal Hong Kong Yacht face.""
ing to his new home near Ciren day. In the rowing events, the, What's yures" queried the uncester. suspecting victim.
Club beat the .V.R.C. and the Can- The little theatre in his garden, ton Rowing Club were third. The where his own and other plays have weather was ideal, particularly for been performed from time to time, the sailing boats and very en- At 11 am, the usual ceremony of
will be left as it stands, and not joyable tiine wha spent. Full re laying wreath on the Cenotaph Princess Elizabeth and her baby taken down to be reconstructed at port appears on by the President and Committee of sister Princess Margaret Rose are the new home. This little build- St. George's Society took place being brought up in the true Vic-ing, therefore, has probably reached The wreath was laid by Mr. Otorian tradition in the matter of the end of its existence as a thea- Bulmer Johnson (President) and their daily outings. Sir Henry Pollock, Among those During the early day of this Rhodes in Action, present were the Hon. Mr. W. T.nionth, taking advantage of the Southors, Sir William Hornell and Mr. T E.:Pearce,
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Union (Church Anniversary. › The ninetieth anniversary of the Union Church, Kennerly Road, fall ing on St. George's Day. A specia! commemoration service was held at which the preacher was the Bishop, of Victoria.
The leadet giving the order of service has paragraph which
reads as follows:--
"Oh thanks," replied the other. Mine's a large whisky and soda.” Princesses in the Park.
brilliant sunshine they were taken to Hyde Park-not in the modern style, but in a stately pair-horse barouche,
tre.
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The Commodore of the Royal
Hong Kong Yacht Club made an interesting review on Saturday of Yachting in Hong Kong, and ward- ed members of the Club that be- In her biography of Cecil fere long the reclamation work in Rhodes, Sarah Gertrude Millin progress would necessitate the re- who is a South African novelist, moval of the present premises. does not disguise the fact that the
Page 7. They were easily recognised in great Imperialist was a "dificult"
The Kennedy Road Union Church, their leisurely drive by the crowds man. At the time of the South
African War he issues orders to held their anniversary service yes- of strollere in the Park.
Lord Roberts:
terday morning. The Bishop of Your troops have been for more Victoria was the preacher and in than two months little over twenty the course of his able and eloquent miles from Kimberley. It is address pleaded for amity among necessary that relief the Protestant Churobes. He con- absolutely
sidered the spirit of amity more important than doctrinal agree- ment at all pointa
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The Kowloon Cricket Club-con-
Quite unperturbed by the atten- tien she and her sister had attract ed, Princess Elizabeth appeared to be thoroughly enjoying herself, and along the Park-lane side, where the first of the daffodils are mak- should be afforded this place. ing a brilliant carpet of yellow,
To the grim Kitchener he offers We are glad to welcome to ou pulpit the Bishop of Victoria. The she was insistent on Princess Marsupplies, but with a proviso:
I must have full power and no happiest relations have existed begáret turning to admire the flow-
Re- one to interfere with me. tween St. John's Cathedral and
ply sharp, as otherwise I go to cluded their cricket season by en- this Church, and we are confident
Capetown.
gaging a team captained by Cap- that the Bishop's visit to-day willTribute to Imperial Airways.
A Glance at the diagrammatic
tain Burnett in a friendly match. enrich and strengthen that relation-
hip. The Bishop's work in this boards in the windows of Airways
The result. was a draw, and the feature of the match was the fine diocese has already been greatly House, shows in telling manner the
innings by E. C. Fincher who recent blessed, and we pray that he be tremendous expansion in
made 73..
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Taikoo Recreation Club opened and spirit for the duties that await vices, says a Home paper. him.
their Bowls season. on Saturday with a very enjoyable inter-club match.
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"We bid thee welcome in the Name of Jests our exalted Head,"
The Bishop preached on the necessity of facing the reality of the differences between the various units of the Protestant Church, and
The reputation which the com- pany has won for safety and re- flown liability-10,000,000 miles and only six bad crashes-bas in- duced a wonderful sense of con-
dence in air travellers.
K of K.'s comment on being or- dered by a civilian to "reply sharp" is not recorded. At Oxford.
When Rhodes was an Oxford man he did not make speeches at the Union, belonged to no groupe or clubs, and took no part in sport But he did become, a Freemason and cheerfully made a speech re vealing the secrets of his craft."
And he was constantly giving dinner parties during which "he made speeches to say that every of realising their common unity of
man ought to have an aim in life, His address was practical and inspiring and will not be forters in Imperial Airways liners, his own being to work for the Bri- gotten by those who had the privi
too-that has prompted his Majes tish Empire. He was also buv ty to make special reference to this ahares in a Natal railway, picking their fellows in all of the Euro-lege of listening to him.
aspect of the mattor in his tele up an investment in Hampstead gram of sympathy addressed to Sir on which he made £800, and calling Eric Geddes as chairman of the on diamond merchants in Hatton line:
1 Garden."
Enclosure will NOT be on sale at the PARKER.-On April 17, at Shangbai, pean countries put together and
Race Course.
On No. Pretext will Uhildre be permitted in either Enclosure during the Meeting.
Tifias are obtainable at the Cluo House provided they are ordered from the No. 1 Boy in advance.. Telephoto
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PUBLIC ENCLOSURE. The Price of Admission to the Public Enclosure is $9.00 including Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate."
Boldiem and Sailors in uniform are admitted Half Price.
Bookmakers, Tic Tac Men, etc.. will not be permitted to operate with- in the Precincts of The Howe Kong JOCKEY CLUB during the Race Meeting, By Order,
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C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 4th April 1933. [746
THE HONG KONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
DEBORAH JOAN PARKER, age months, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Parker.
Editorial and Business Office: 11,
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making longer and more ambi- tious journeys.
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The slight fall in membership is
ed financial depression and the in- explained entirely by the prolong-
cidence of high taxation. Several clubs, nevertheless, made very big forward strides during the year,
faith.
WEDDINGS
HOLCROFT-SOARES
It is doubtless full realisation of that fact-recognition of the thou- sands of miles flown by his Minis
Local and General
wedding of considerable inter- eat to the European Community was solemnised at the Roman Catholic A Flannel Dance will be held in Cathedral, Caine Road, yesterday St. Andrew's Church Hall, under Snares, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. on Thursday, April 27 at 9 p.m. A. M. L. Soares; of Temple Tower, Stubbs Road, became the bride of
London Oco: 53, Fleet Strees.and the smaller aggregate number when Miss Edith Maria de Lourdes the auspices of St. Andrew's Club effect that H.E. the Governor pro-
E.C. 4.
The Daily Press.
HONG KONG, APRIL 24, 1933.
FLYING CLUBS-EAST AND
.AT. HOME
of active "flying" members spent on the average more time in, the air then in 1831. Total member- ship in 1932 of the twenty-three clubs under review average ap proximately 6,820, compared with 6,711 in 1931. "ying", mearbers aggregated 3,210 or 270 less than in 1931. Flying
totalled 28,360, a drop of only 338 hours from the record of the previous twelve months, and the number of aircraft registered as club equip ment was greater in 1932-100 against 78.
hours
The number of persons vaccinated St. John's Ambulance Brigade, up free of charge by Members of the to and including Thursday, the 20, April, 1933 totals 400,764.
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A full account of yesterday's.
Pago.7. race meeting appears on
The Queen's College Old Boyn held their annual dinner on Satur day evening. An appeal for more members was made by Mr. Kay, the headmaster, and the President, Mr.-A. el Arcalli paid a tribute to the headmaster and the work of the Association.
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The Hong Kong Football Club held their annual dinner at Glou- cester Building on Saturday. The Vice-President, Mr. H. R. Forsyth reviewed the season and congratu- Iated the Rugger section on their victories. He made the announce- ment that during the summer it is An interesting announcement in hoped to alter and improve the Page 2. the Government Gazette is to the
"A full programme of football poses to make an order under the matches were played during the Streets (Alteration) Ordinance, week-end, in which leavy scoting 1923, for the permanent closure of was registered. There were no up- that part of Wardley Street in the sets, however, the results being as City of Victoria joining Queen's expected.
Page 10. Road Central and Des Voeux Road Central. Any person objecting to the proposed order must send his objection in writing to the Colony Secretary so as to reach the office Kupeikow. of the Colonial Secretary not later than the 10th day of May, 1933,
The rapid telephone connection
For East,
Fighting has again broken out at Page 1.
General.
The British engineers, Monk
The German training ship Koln Mr. Frank Sma Holoroft, eldest IV, now cruising in Australian son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Holcroft waters, will visit Kobe late in of Cheshire, England The vere June. She will stay about a fort mony was conducted by the Rt. night. Rev. Bishop Valtorta, assisted by the Director of the Cathedral, Rev. Fr. Granelli and Rev. Fr. Riganti. The bride entered the church on the arm of her, father by whom she was given away. She looked ex- ceedingly charming in a dress of
The management of the President service between Osaka and kobe house and Cushny, arrived in Lon- ivory chiffon velvet, trimmed with pearls, and wore a veil of white Cafe announce that the service has began at midnight on April 11. don from Morcow on St. George's
Osaka Central Telephone Day.
Page 1. silk tulle attached to a tiara of been augmented, especially during The orange blossom and pearls. She the tiffin hour and patrons can de- Bureau had been ready for the in-
pend on a quick and efficient ser- auguration with five expert "hello M Herrict by the French Cabinet Instructions have been cabled to carried a bouquet of arum lilies.
girls," with the same number of ins regarding his talks with President The bridesmaida were the Misses vice at all times. A feature of last year's club, fly- Senres (sisters) and Miss Cynthia
pectors, since the previous night, in Roosevelt,
Page 5. Tenders will shortly be invited anticipation of "the rush of calls. duration of individual flights, ic-peach zeorgette trimmed.
was the increased averageAlves who wore dresses of pale for the rebuilding of the Shanghai The number of calls was, however,
taffeta of the same shade. The North Railway Station which was smaller than a normal day during left London for Moscow, yet 12 NOON for the purpose of receiving many diffealties and much bad Aying was done by members who ensemble of beige lace trimmed hostilities last year. The work is increased suddenly after 8
dicating perhaps that more of the ride's mother was attired in an destroyed in the Sino-Japanese the early moruing. The number day. ordinary General Meeting of the ab re fuck. Still, it is not easy to say. had qualified for the pilot's ticket. with georgette and brown taffeta expected to be completed in June During the hour from 8 to 9 a.m.
LIMITED.
TOTICE is hereby given that an
I has always been something of a Extraordinary General Meeting mystery why the Flying Club in
of the shore Company will be held at Hong Kong did not succeed. Mem- the offices of the General Managers, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Combers, both Aliers and organisers, can pany Limited, Pedder Street, Victoria, give chapter and verse for the in the Colony of Hongkong, on Tuesday, the 25th day of April, at fiasco, and no doubt there were
a report of the proceedings of an Extra-
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Aviation in the Far East,
are
ing
Japan."
BARROS BROWN
with
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there were 384 calls, which was larger by of than the average. The dentand for speedy phone service. reached its zenith. at 10.30 a.m. when 103 calls were relayed.
The President and the committee
The Russian Trade Delegation