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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1933 -
Kowloon Supplement MULES AND HORSES IN
HoNn. KONG, Max 3, 1033.
MODERN CHINA.
WHITFIELD BARRACKS.
REMINISCENCE OF A MULE
Autres temps, autres mpden," is a saying which can faithfully be used to describe the astonishing changes which have been affected in China during the last decade, especially in regard to the mode and manners of the present genera-prove most interesting. tion of young men and girls. The newormer to the Colony is hardly in a position to judge of the trans formation that has taken place, sny, since the end of the War, but the resident of ten or fifteen years' standing never ceases to wonder the recent and rapid Westernis tion (perhaps "modernisation" would be a more acceptable word)
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My article on the human the real value of the mule is ap- population of Whitfield Barracks [preciated. These animals are very was published in yesterday's issue sure-footed and the great adven- of the Daily Press. This article, tage in them is that they are not therefore, will be devoted to the at all shy though in certain cases stables in the barracks and let me they are really stubborn! say at one that to those who have very interesting to see the "stable not been inside them, a visit would hands" enrry out the work of "grooming" the animals Mules can be and are very intelligent and- mals so long as they are treated properly. I once had a ride on one of these animals rigged up with saddle and everything and it was so good fun that like Oliver Twist, I asked for more. The second time proved also to be the last time that mounted one of them for I picked or maybe I had purposely given me-n real mule in every sense of the word. After doing all it could to get rid of me, it finally minde up its mind to jump over a large basket which happened to be laying by the roadside. As this did not achieve the desired effect (though goodness only knows how I retained my seat), it decided to remain standing right in the centre of the road. Motor-"buses,
cars, rick- shaws and bleycles passing by did not have any effect and as a crowd began to gather and look on, I thought it was high time I get off and lend the stubborn beast hack to the stable. It is no exaggeration when I say that on the return journey the mule moved quick enough!
It is a well-known fact that the mule is the beast of burden of the Army and as the Mule Corps are quartered lat Whitfield, hundreds of these animals are stabled in this miniature town. There are also the ponies and chargera which form part of the garrison, but they are comparatively few. An "uzofficial" section of the garrison is the goats of the Orient. Particularly is this-these are privately owned by the noticeable in the changed relation officers and men of the Indian ship of the sexor. Twenty years troops for it is a well-known fact ago it was an exceedingly that the Indian soldier likes noth- thing to see 'a Chinese and his ing better than his glass of goat's fance walking arm in arm down milk carly in the morning. It is the streets, yet to-day this is one
no, uncommon sight to see an Indian of the commonest sights in Kow soldier taking an early elimb up loon. In the evenings, if one the hillsides near the barracks with strolls down Chatham Road, he herd of goats in close attendance will find the seats crowded with and sometimes we see a good many courting couples," behaving in kids romping about the barracks very much the same way as the Harty's and Harriets on Hampground. bleatiur pitecusly as they stead Heath. Except in olid- fashioned families, the custom for a wife or other female member of
lock for their mothers!
Easy Life for Mules,
So far as the mules are concern-
when they are mor on duty, they are very often allowed to wonder about the paddock" and graze off the few sprigs of grass that grow upon the slopes.
A certain number of the mules
are used with the familiar two- wheeled carts. They are very use- fu in this direction for included in the daily routine of barrack or military life, there is a certain Amount of moving to be done. Sometimes old blankets,
For Mountain Work, But it is perhaps only when mountain work is wanted that
POLICE WARRANT UNDATED
CONSTABLE CHARGED WITH DESERTION.
the family to walk behind her "lorded, they have a pretty easy life for and master" is seldom observed nowadays, for the modern Chinese girt considers herself to be the equal of her husband or hoy friend." It is not unusual to see a Chinese girl, shod in thick brogues, strid- Tng along at a smart pace or even running to catch a ferry or bus; but a few years ago this would have been considered highly indecorous, There is a doubt that a large propertion the young men and women of the modernised cities of
storės, such 0% China have at least achieved their
tents, cooking-utensils,. freedom from the terranny of cus- tables or chairs have to be carted tom and in a few years time will from one station to another. There have shed all the remaining shib- ar times when ration supplies boleths and tahons which olo cus- have to be delivered and in every tom" still dictates. The young Lease the trusty mule-cart is used. generation does not indulge in Fceremonious bows on meeting; a careless salute with the hand and the Chinese equivalent of "Cheerio," followed by a linger- ing handshake, is as far as they I will commit themselves to earemony. There are some, sociologists who helieve that Ching's adoption of Western modes and manners is purely superficial, and that beneath this veneer of modernisation there exists the traditional spirit of Oriental suavity and restraint of which novelists have made so much when describing the Chinese. It is an open question. Less than two hundred years ago British sailors wore pigtails, respectable women never walked alone in the streets,, sedan well-to-do people rode in chaira, lunatice were placed in chains, and witches were burnt at the stake. Two hundred years is an insignificant period in the life of a nation and it may be doubted whether the changes which occur in that time are very deep: in fact, in many ways we are no different from our ancestors of the eighteenth century. In much the same way the Chinese have forsaken their old
The defendant pleaded guilty and life, customs and Indaners and said that just prior to his desertion, adopted those of another continent he had been frequently put on the and another century, but with them reports, and he was once told by the change has been für more rapid Mr. Scott, A.S.P, that if he com than with us. China had not long mitted certain offences again he been awake from her mediaeval would be charged. This warning, slumber when her doors were dung he said, frightened hiin, and caused open to make way for motor-cars, him to run away. aeroplanes; radio, moving pictures, printing presses and the rest of the paraphrenalin of modern science rant taken out? and invention. The shock must have been bewildering; in fact, a great many members of the "older generation still continue in the old way because they cannot understand the ways of the noisy, progressive West and prefer to ignore them. at things from the Chinese angle, They may ride in trains and motor and probably always will, but they care, bus they retain in their hearts have examined this freedom" the philosophy of their fathers which Western ethics offers to men With the younger generation, which and women, and have decided to has beer educated to understand nccept it. Since this new spirit the complexities of this mechanical may alter the destinies of the Chi- age, this is not so they still look nese nation in the future, its wide (Continued of foot of neat Column) spread acceptance is important.
The failure to put in the date on warrant of arrest by a certain magistrate, caused Mr. Butters at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday
to remand a case for 24 hours. The case in question was the one in which Cheung Wui was charged with deserting the Police Force on December 28, 1831, after binding himself to serve for five years as from March, 1991.-
Mr. Bidmende, A.B.P. appeared for the prosecution.
Mr. Butters: When was the war-
Mr. Bidmendo: On December 28, 1931, I think.
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Mr. Bidmeade, added that he was (Continued at foot of neal Column)
Ponies.
heavy work at all-at least not like The ponies are not given any the mules. They are only placed on parade or route march though they "duty" whenever there is any
are used quite a lot when they are given their exercise. They are very well looked after and "Oats, Hay and Chaff" figures very prominent-
in the yearly budget!
All these ponies and mules are very well trained and they are not easily frightened by noise like crackers going off, etc. !'. They are very jealously looked after too, by the grooms and regularly inspected by the V.O. to see whether they are ht for service or otherwise!
PEAK TRAM CABLE SLIPS-
LUNCH HOUR TRAM SLIGHTLY LATE
There was a slight delay of the Peak Tram serving yesterday at 2 p.m. when a stoppage was caused by the cable slipping over one of. the building pulleys.
The trouble however, was put right almost immediately by a gang of six workmen with levers and handspikes who were despatch- led to the scene from the power house. The 2 p.m. tram was ro started after a delay of about 4 minutes.
not sure when the warrant was taken out, but December 29, 1931, was the day on which defendant disappeared.
After examining the warrant, the magistrato observed that the date of the warrant was omitted.
Mr. Bidmeade:. I understand the Magistrate who signs the warrant usually fills in the date.
Magis.
Mr. Butters: Well, the rate in this case did not fill it in. His Worship explained that that was a very important point, as a warrant, according to the Ordi- Dance, must be taken out not later than six months after desertion:
Inspector Lane: If required, I could give evidence of the date the warrant was issued. I was the man who took out the warrant und I remember it was a week after the man deserted.
Mr. Butters: I think you'd bet--| ter consult the law officers of the Crown on this print. On the fare of it. I think the warrant is bad.
I will remand the case for 24 hours.
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