"FRESH FIELDS”
GOVERNMENT HOUSE
A.D.C's. Forthcoming Treat
"In reviewing the social events offered by the winter season, it is perhaps not too much to say that none creates more interest with lo- cal residents than the productions of the Amateuer. Dramatic" Club.
There was a time when their per- formances were the sole form of dramatic entertainment available to the public, and it is gratifying to know that, notwithstanding the advent of cinemas, cabareta, etc. our local Thespians can lay just claim to a full measure of support. Successive committees of man- agement have seldom failed to gauge the public taste and in the choice of Ivor Novello's light come-
Tuesday November 20th "
on the
Lady Peel, attended by Captain Walter, was the guest of the Honourable Dr. R. H. and Mrs.: Kotowall at a reception occasion of the marriage of their daughter Phoebe to Mr. Walter Hung.
Wednesday November Zist Hla Excellency The Governor, attended by Captain Walter, was present at the celebrations in honour of the Canonisation of St. John Bosco at La Balle College.
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Thursday November 28ad His Excellency The Governar prealded at a meeting of the Legis- lative Council.
Lady Peel attended by Mr.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1934.
FROM THE GAZETTE
Notification And Appointments
The following notification and appointments were published in the last issue of the “ Qasette “;- Mr. J. T. Bagram, Honorary Slam has Consul-General for resumed charge of the Siamese Consulate General
Mr. E. Cock, MBE, has been appointed a member of the Court of the University of Hong Kong for a period of three years. ·
Mr. G. 8. Kennedy-Sikpton has been appointed Assistant Superin- tendent of Imports and Exports
'dy "Fresh Fields" for this season's Pilcher, was the guest at dinner during the absence on leavc of Mr.
Initial production, a happy selec- tion has been made. This play was perhaps the most outstanding of its kind of last year's London suc- cesses and should prove outstand- ing admirably suited to the Club's resources and well calculated to
of Captain Errol Manners, RN. on board H.M.S. “Suffolk”.
Friday November 23rd Captain & Mrs. C. G, Benson lunched at Government House
His Excellency and Lady -Peel, attended by Captain Walter, vtalt-
please the tired business man ined the new Home for the aged these depressing times.
Light comedy or farce is always acceptable but there are always those that have a leaning towards art for art's sake and perhaps the AD.C. will do, something to cater for the more serious minded play- goer later in the season.
The high standard of production and acting attained by the Amateur Dramatic Club has long
administered by the Little Sisters
of the Poor In Kowloon.
Saturday November 24th Lady Peel, attended by Caplain Walter, was present at the annual Brownie Rally at Sandilands Hut where Lady Peel preserited the Totem to the winning Pack.
John Barrow.
Mr.
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Eric Himsworth has been
appointed District Officer in the Southern District of the New Territories.
The next Criminal Sessions will be held on December 10..
The names of the Hong Kong Used Cars, Limited and The Yoko- hama Foreign School have been struck off the Register.
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The Tal Wah Banking Invest- ment and Loan Company, Limited, The Sun Kuman Company, Limit- ed, The Ching Slong Brick Works Company. Ltd..."will be struck off
been generally known and it has to CHINESE Y.M.C.A. the register at the expiration of
be admitted that some half dozen or so of the more tried players have been responsible for the retention of this great reputation; but the opinion has been expressed that too little encouragement has been given to new talent. Bearing this in mind, the present committee re- cently extended an invitation to everyone interested in dramatic a Reception and art to attend "Reading of, Plays. As a result of this, several promising new players presented themselves and six, out of a cast of nine, will make their Hong Kong debut in "Fresh Fields" at the China Fleet Club Theatre on Wednesday 5th December, the cast will include--
Helen Stuart-Smith,
Eric Brooks,
Beryl Gough,
Fay Grossman,
Andrew Mackinlay,
Eileen Bellamy,
Shellah Jeffries, Guildford Dudley, and Cynthia Fasken.
when
Still another instarice of the Club's receptiveness for suggestions is evidenced by the consideratión the Committee has given to the question of prices of admission. At- tendances at last season's produc- tions were somewhat disappointing but, this was perhaps partly at tributable to public apathy towards the new theatre, which was then thought to be rather off the beaten track. An opinion was also ex- pressed that prices were too high, and in order to test this latter idea. it has been decided to reduce prices on Wednesday and Thursday: 5th and 6th December. On these two nights the prices will be $3 & $2.50. respectively to the Dress Circle and Stalls; the old prices of $4 and $3 will be charged on Friday and Sa- turday, 7th and 8th December, and the result of this innovation will be noted with interest.
Rehearsals are proceeding wel and the work is weil up to time. Mr. W. A. Cornell has produced a most attractive set for the occasion and local modistes are very-busy with the large number of dresses required by the play.
Booking at Anderson's Music Co. opens to-day.
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ACCIDENT AT ABERDEEN
Two Junk's Collide
A collision between two fishing janks occurred at Tin Wan Han, Aberdeen, in the early hours of yesterday. A report made to the Water Police by the master of ona of the Junks involved, No. 3168 H.O.. states that at 2.30 a.m. yes- terday whlist his" junk was an- chored at Tin Wan Hau, Aberdeen, about 200 fet off the sea shore, a fishing junk, No. 54039, which was proceeding from south to north collided with his boat after she had turned around. His junk was damaged on the port side to the extent of $20. Fortunately no per- son was injured nor damage done to junk. No. 53030.
was any
CHAMBERLAINS VIEWS
Britain's Stable -
Government
London, Nov. 23
Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Chan- cellor of the Exchequer, in 'a' speech at Birmingham, said that after
three years with a three- party Government in power, he did not think the country yet desired the combination to come to an end.
Although in the nature of things it could only be transitory, the world condition was auch that it could not afford to lose such a stable government..
They had entered upon a sesalon of outstanding importance in the history of the British Empire, notably in reference to the ques- tion of the future of the Indian Empire. Everyone Was agreed
PORTUGUESE AIR that there must be an advance
Concert At Bridges FAMOUS TREATY their
Street
Effective feminine impersona- tions featured a well-attended con- cert given by the various groups of the Chinese Y.M.C.A, at Bridges Street on Saturday,
The concert, the last of the Autumn season's, activities, includ- ed Chinese boxing, a gymnastic display, songs and plays. Mr. Chung Tsekeung, physical direc- tor, presided.
The climax of the evening came when' a two-act play, entitled "Parting," written and directed by Mr. Chung Tse-keung. was staged.
DIPLOMAS PRESENTED AT KOWLOON BRANCH
Stressing the needs and difficul- ties in securing cultured actors and actresses for better Chinese pictures as the demand for game is still far greater than its subply. Mr. J. S. Shak, President of The Hong Kong Chinese Artistic Film Company, gave as an incentive the formation of the above company which is privately run
At a function, held on Saturday evening at the Hall of the Chinese y.M.CA. at Waterloo Road, ne fewer than 58 amateur actors and actresses received their diplomas from Mrs. Smith, wife of Mr. J. Smith of the Kowloon Canton Raliway.
Whole State Sold, For Knives!
A copy of the Treaty by which John Batman bought from the Australian" Aborigines 600,000 acres of what is now Victoria for a parcel of blankets and knives is at present on view in the Public Records Office in London. Though not the original, it is the chief document in an exhibition ar- ranged in
connection with the Melbourne centenary. It is ac- companied by a map showing "the site for a township" very near the present site of Melbourne. Where the original is to be found is ob- seure (though a correspondent in- formed "The Times" during the week that it is, or was, in the British Museum").
MEN LEAVE
On Flight To Shanghai
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towards self-government in India, but not such a complete system of self-government as to deprive her of guidance and direction from this country, which had brought her out of chaos to her present condition of peace and security. The differences which appeared in the Conservative Party on the subject were narrow ed down to two things-how far they should go and how fast they should go. He thought after con- sideration the great majority of the Conservative Party would be of one mind 11
Amongst "those who saw Lient. Humberto da Cruz and his me- chanic and co-pilot Sergt. Lobato take off on Saturday morning at Kal Tak Aerodrome at 7.30 were the Portuguese Consul General Marquis de Ficalho, Mr. F. F. de Mr. Walter Ellot, Minister of V. Soares and Mr. L. A. R. Duncan. | Agriculture," in a speech at Glas- Lieut. Humberto and his com-gow, referring to the Indian report, panion are flying to Shanghai to emphasised that its whole scheme visit their nationals there. They of an All-India Federation, com- will return to Mação before making prising autonomous provinces and homeward journey. They Indian States was based on the with are using a De Havilland Leopard-principle of responsibility Moth monoplane with single safeguards. That did not mean spread wing, which is painted red that the safeguards were to be and bears the name "Dilly." It normally, and continuously in has a cruising speed of 120 miles operation. They were there for an hour.
use in emergency, and he believed they would be fully.cfective in case of need, but he did not belleve that the existence of pro- would per safeguards should or prevent the steady development of self-government by responsibly- minded Indians- British Wireless.
WIRELESS SCHOOL
Opening Next January
In Hong Kong
The Wireless Telegraph.. School in Hong Kong will open on Jan- uary, 2-1935 for the purpose of training candidates for the certi- ficate of proficiency in wireless telegraphy.
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Candidates for, admission must be British subjects and a good knowledge of English is essential Approved candidates will be given one month's trial free, and, on the
of | satisfactory. `completion
the trial, will be accepted for train- ing.
ANGLO-JAPAN NAVAL TALK
American Delegates
Informed
London, Nov. 23. The Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary, two of the British delegates in the conversa- tions now proceeding in London, met the American delegates, Mr. Normari Davis and Mr. Ray
Americans were informed of what had passed in the recent talks with the Japanese delegates.
This the copy went to the Colonial Office, is written in a scholarly hand and begins in due The average period of training form. Be it known to all persons required for a student to obtain a six to nine that we. Jagajaga Jagalaga Jaga- | certificate, is from jaga. being the principal chief-months taina, and also Bungaree Yanyan The Government do not under-Atherton, this morning, when the (... there are several others take to employ, or secure employ- ..), being the chiefs of a cer- ment for, successful students, but tain native tribe being possessed, operators. employed by the Gov- of the tract of land hereinafter ernment, immediately on comple- mentioned... and in con- tion of their training. will receive alderation of 20 pairs of Blankets. # refund of school fees after two 30 tomahawks, 100 knives, 50 pairs years of satisfactory service. After the presentation an in-of scissors, 200 handkerchiefs, 100 teresting programme of plays, pounds of flour, six shirts," and sketches and songs was presented similar payments to be made in to a large and appreciative au subsequent years, sell the tracted. dience.
hereinafter mentioned. The chief- tains made their mark at the bot- tom of the paper. Three of them.
From the date of acceptance for training, a fee of $10 per month. payable in advance, will be charg-
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SHANGHAI'S NEW had the same name, bht it is not ROYAL ENGINE DRIVERS
BERTH
For Large Liners
quite clear whether they made the same mark. The copyist has ren- dered it in each case as three squiggles slightly varied and con- cluding with a cipher; four marks for each; chief. Were they ne- cognized marks, or did the copyist stylize the path of an aimlessly
For the first time since she was wandering pen?
SIR ALEXANDER launched, the Canadian Pacific
CADOGAN
Due To Arrive To-day
Not Recognized John Batman's treaty was sent to the Colonial Office in 1835. The treaty was not recognized by
This was followed by a review of the position up to date, and after discussion, both delegations decided that it, was worth while continuing the conversations. ·
It will be recalled that at an early stage in the conversations the Japanese naval proposals were presented and in sum they proved totally unacceptable to both the British and Americans. As no indication of a modification of 'these proposals was forthcoming from the Japanese side, certain suggestions were put forward by the British during a seriatim of the proposals, The Japanese after consultation with Tokyo, rejected these sugges- tions, but showed a desire to con- tinue the talks, which, however have so far resulted in no advance. Matters were at this stage when to-day's Anglo-American meeting took place.
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London." Nov. 3. King Boris of Bulgaria, who drove a blazing locomotive for examination
alone among two miles, is not Royalty in his knowledge of en- gine-driving
His father, King Ferdinand, used to be reputed the 'most ex- pert of Royal engine-drivers, with a good King Alfonso of Spain second. The late King Albert of the Belgians had also considerable.
line
Most of the members of our
No formal meetings will be held
engagements will bring some of the delegates including, Bir John Simon and Mr. Davis, into contact. Further Anglo-Japanese conversa- tions will take place next week, probably on Wednesday, British Wirelcu..
liner Empress of Japan berthed on the Shanghai side of the river an her last call, developing a new chapter in wharf facilities for large the New South Wales Government knowledge and experience in that during the weekend. but social liners in the port of Shanghal and the real beginnings of Mel- The Empress of Japan, 28,000 bourne did not come till 1837. But tona, formerly berthed on the Poo- ( 1934 is still an appropriate centen- tung side of the river, but as a ary year, for it is the anniversary Royal family have tasted the joys result of dredging and other im- of the forming of the Fort Philip of the foot-plate more than once, provements carried out by the Association which started in Tas
and the peerage has three very of Sir Alexander Cadogan, the Bri-Shanghai and Hongkew Wharf mania and ended in the founda-
proficient drivers the Duke tish Minister to China, is expect Company the Canadian Pacific tion of a capital city.
Westminster, the Duke of Buther- ted to arrive to-day at 11 o'clock liners are now able to come along-
Alongside John Batman's docu- land, and the Marquis of Bute.. from Canton where he has been
side the company's wharf on the ments we are shown a map of ons making
official visit, -Sir Shanghat side. With the aid of a of the first journeys into Victoria. Alexander is traveling in HMS,
single tug, the Empress or Japan The explorers were a certain W. Htains cross their path. They are Falmouth.
swung at a point down river and Hovell and Hamilton Hume, who a long way from Lake George now was berthed stern Arst at 10.30 set off in 1824 from Lake George, and tired. They call it Disap pm, creating tremendous interest New South Wales. Their map is pointment Range Mountains" `In among the people gathered on the like a wedge thrust unknown front, impenetrable Jungle on the H.M.S. Kent Expected wharf to meet their friends. Yes,
terday she presented a picturesque mountains and then met a river how and reach Port Philip called Dr. Rauschning, Admiral Sir Frederick Charles sight, her white hulk and three which, says the map, is a hundred by the native Jilling." They end Dreyer, R.C.B., CBE, Comman-yellow funnels towering untam yards wide. Bo they crossed over ed their journey at the ses and, der-in-Chief is expected to arrive, liarly in a part of the harbour and called it after Home They had they but known by the this morning in H.M.S. Kent from hitherto used only by much small found at first rich alluvial plains site of what was to be the capital
er vessels. Shanghai
and promising land. Then moun of the new continent
county, get us into income flank, but they get through sotas
DANZIG" SENATE
Special to the Hong Kong Dally Press (Copyright),
Danzig, Nov. 24. Following the resignation of the
who has been ill for some time it stated ofcially that the election of a new president will take place in the very near future. Transocean Kuo Min
President of the Danzig Senate,
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