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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RAFT Programmes and Entry. for the Fourth
DRAFTS
Extra Race Meeting, to be held on SATURDAY, 2nd May, 1936, (weather permitting), may be obtained at the Secretary's Ofica, Exchange Building; the Club House, Happy Valley; the Hong Kong Club; the Sports Club and the Stables, Shan Kwang Road.
Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON on THURSDAY, 23rd April, 1930, By Order,
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Actg, Secretary
ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB.
"TREVESSA" TROPHY
THE 25th bi-annual race for ships' Life Boats will be sailed on Tuesday, the 21st April next," start- ing at 4 p.p.
Any ship of a Company having. office or responsible agents in Hong Kong and which is in Port on the day of the race, may enter any aum. ber of boats.
All entries should, if possible, be in the hands of the Hon, Sec, R. H.K.T.C. by Noon on the day of the race, and competing beats abould. be at the starting line by 8.30 p.m. Post entries, however, will be received.
Course Start from Chaunėl Rocks, thence to Kowloon Rock (P)." Mark off Yacht Club (8), Mark off Cust Rock Beason (P), finish acroas Yacht Club Line, leaving mark boat to Port, and continue sailing until
Gunfire for finish.
A launch will leave Queen's Statue Pier at 3 p.m. for the convenience of members and the General Public..
K. 8. HOBERTSON,
Hon. Secretary,
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THE INDO-CHINA STEAM
NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
NOTICE OF CHANCE OF SURNAME
TENRY MICHAEL heretofore called and know
by the team of Beary dalirigh of No. 10, Carven Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, barnby tw public notice that on the 17th cằng ol Apríl 1986, relinquiated
formally and shalabely,
and abandoned the bud of my mid marname of HESBY MIRA LOYER and then momed mad adopted and determinal benceforth on all odce USBY KIDUAL stead of the all narin of
Kloss whistsoever to use and subscribe the name of
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1936.
FINE BAND CONCERT
East Lancs At Peninsula
con-
Another successful band cert" was held in the Peninsula
HENRY KIHALIWICH. And I give further notice that by a doud-poll dated tha, 17th day of April, 1830, duly arvonted and attested. I formally "and Ablutely renounced and abandoned the sad uri Hotel last night when the pro- vane of Henry Mihalovich and declared £amt I sad Kandered and slappstand Intauded thecorforth upon Orion wastavter to use and ubscribe the name of HENRY MICHAEL instead of Benry Mihatovich sail sai to be at all times thereafter called, known nou described by the name of Henry Mhaol necitalrols.
Until the 17th day of April, 193.
RENRY MICHAEL
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
sent letters
of
The widow and relatives of the late Mr. Edward Mow Fung destre to thank all friends who at- tended the funeral, who sent nora! tributes, who Have donated to charity funds in his memory, and who have condolence. They also would take this op portunity to publicly express their appreciation of the un- remitting attention given by Dr. Lam Chi Wal of the Gov- ernment Dispensary, Uh Long to the deceased during bi last hours.
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HONG KANG, AFRIL 20, 1936.
INAUGURATING A NEW
ERA IN INDIATM
Lord Linlithgow; as Viceroy, have of
the intensely interesting task Inaugurating the new Constitution. for which responsible duty" much of his recent public life has been
preparation of altogether unique value. There may be sympathy with Lord Willingdon that, after five years in which he has labour- ed earnestly for the new era in India, his term of office comes to an end before he sees the full frult of his efforts. That fact throws into strong light, the length of the preparation that has been neces- sary. Over eight years have pass-
THE Fifty-fil Ordinary Generaled since Sir John Simon set out Meeting of the Company will for India to make the preliminary
Inquiries. The
bringing into
be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Messrs. Jaadine, operation of a larger measure of Matheson & Co., Ltd., Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on Wednesday, 22nd-government will have required April, 1936, at Noon, for the purpose
gramme was given by the band of the East Lancashire Regiment under the baton of Mr. A. B. Yule. About 400 persons were pre- sent and heartily applauded the various items
the The programme. included Overture to "The Flying Dutch- man," selections from "The Gon- callers" and "The Merry Widow," a post
Sandsman horn solo by P. White, comet solo by Bandsman W. Faster and several regimental and other marches,
The
following programme of music was played.
1. March Fantasis-"Colonel Bogey on Parade"..... 2. Overture-"The Flying
Dutchman"
Alford.
Wagner.
Lehar.
3. Valse"Gold und Silber"
Sullivan.
& Selection "The Gondolters"
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5. Post Hom Bolo-"Tally Ho"
Barsotti. Soloist: Bandman P. White,
Poem-Finlandia" 6. Tone
Sibelius.
INTERVAL
7. Excerpts from the Opera-
"Cavalleria Rusticano"
Mascagni.
8. Cornet Solo--"None but the
weary heart".....Tschaikowsky. Soloist: Bandsman W. Foster,
3. Excerpts from the Sulte "Sca
Pleces
MacDowell.
(1) To the Sea." (2) "Starlight."
(3) "In mid-ocean."
10 Selection from the Musical"
Play "The Merry Widow"
Lehar. Consisting of the "Polonaise "
.. from Opening Chorus, Soig "Villa"--"A dutiful wife" Valse from Finale and many other
known melodies, 11. A Phantasy-"The Three,
Bears"
11
very
Regimental. Marches:
The Attack
Lancashire Lad.
weil
Coates,
GOD SAVE THE KING
TWO LOCAL YACHTS
LOST IN FOG
Saturday Night Spent Outside Harbour
The great anxiety which prevail- ed in local yachting circes on Sa-
a period of 10 years before the turday night with the non-appear-
of receiving the Report of the structure is completed.
Directors, passing the Accounts, and
electing Directors and Auditora.
t
ance of two yachts of the Royal Delay has not been a disadvan-Hong Kong Yacht Club was com- tage. Conditions in India
are pletely alayed when early yester- The Transfer Books of the Com- more favourable
now than for day morning the yachts and their pany will be OLOSED from the 15th years past. Poltically civil dis-occupants made their "appearance April to the 6th May inclusive.
obedience and passive resistance at the local slipway, after a night By Order of the Board,
have been abandoned. Terrorism spent outside the waters of the JARDINE, MATHESON&Co., Lrb., although the possibility of recru- harbour.
descende 19 stil an anxiety to
The two yachts were the Y.5 authority, has been crushed," The
the ATK
H.7, and Indian Congress has decided to gleaned at the club yesterday stat- information enter the Legislatures. If its pre-fed that the two yachts after cruis- sent mood is one of resolute
Ing ouside the harbour became lost
General Managers, Hong Kong 2nd April, 1936.
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the
back during the night.
CHINA'S ASSURANCE TO JAPAN
Tokyo, April 18.
opposition, that in its turn may in the fog that fell during Satur- THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND¡mala consequence wil be to give their bearings and could not get change when it is realised that the
day night. The yachtsmen lost. MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, office and power to its Indian
opponents. Economically country is recovering a measure of prosperity. There was a surplus NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
in the central Budget this year. TOTICE is hereby given that the enabling taxation to be reduced ONE HUNDRED AND and permitting some aid to the SIXTEENTH ORDINARY MEET. less fortunate provinces. There is ING of Shareholders in the Company promise that before the Reforms will be held at the Office, of the are inaugurated the extra money A special message appearing in Company, Queen's Building, Victoria, required will be forthcoming with the "Asahi," from Nanking, reports Hong Kong, on Wednesday, the out additional taxation. The that General Chang Chun, China's 22nd April, 1986, at oon, for the actual financial arrangements stikk Foreign Minister, has assured the parpose of receiving a Report of the await the report of Bir Otto Japanese Consul, Mr. Suma, that Directors, together with a Statement Niemeyer, one of the severa: ex- China, does not recognise the mu- of Accounts, and re-electing Directors perts who have been engaged in tual assistance pact between Outer and Auditors,
preparing the machinery necessary Mongolia and Soviet Russia, for noval "conditions.
Moreover: China has no inten- on whatever of putting up a Recently the House of Commons
united front against Japan with discussed the Orders in Council
Russia that will enable the new Provincial Reuter Legislatures to be elected. Most At the criticism from, the Labour Lunches of what was described as
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 16th April to the 22nd April, 1936, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
H. DA LUZ,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 8th April, 1986.
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TO LET
WELL Appointed Offices.
Moderate Beat,
Apply SECRETARY,
Hong Kong Brook EXCHANOS,
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Lord Willingdon, the retiring
Viceroy of India.
BIRD LIFE STUDY
Interesting Results In Germany
4 Gossip We Must
(BY "DAWN"S"
The Annual Yacht Club dance which was held on Friday at the Peninsula Hotel was a big success. and all the yachting enthusiasts were there. Several Very large parties were given and ал the younger members of Hong Kong seemed to be there. Mrs. Car- rington Sykes, in white, was with a large party. Major and Mrs. Ed- wards, both great supporters of the Yacht Club were dining a deux. The three Dodwells were to be 1 seen, Anne in pale blue striped satin, Diana in turquoise blue with a white organdie coatee which was most effective over the blue, while Pamela was in dark marcon. I liked Mrs. Moore's idea of the two small bunches of red white and blue flowers in her hair at the back. Mrs.. Singer looked very cool ("Hong Kong Daly Press" Specia › and fresh in pale green organdie,
Berlin, April 19.
Mrs. Cooper who left on Saturday Spec.al ornithological research in the Naldera will be very much work since, 1034 has been carried missed by all her friends and was out in the Relch to ascertain the having her farewell party, which extent of the cause of homing was a very cheerful affair. Miss instinct in other birds than the Newton was in black with two typical and fanuliar. homing large stiver flowers in her hair... plzcan, and very interesting results while Joan Smalley favoured black have been obtained. Experiments also with a spray of red feather were made with a large number of flowers on the shoulder, Mrs. San- birds trapped specially for this ders was attractive in red and also purpose. These birds were marked Miss Skinn. Audrey Steele was with a small numbered aluminium there in green and white and Mrs. ring passed, over one leg and Harrison "outstandingly attractive liberated at great distances from in white,
the region where caught, without having been kept many hours in captivity. To shorten the hours ári cages, the birds were transported by fast train and where feasible by aeroplane.
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One large scale experiment was carried out with starungs, alto- gether three hundred and fifty being caught in various parts and sent several hundred miles to other parts. Among the pinces taking part in the" experiment were Hessen, Bremen, the Rhine- land, and Suesta, East Prussia and Berlin
STRANDING OF TREASURES
London Journal's Comment
London, Apr. 18.
The "Observer" remarks that the stranding of the Chinese tree- sures has raised questions of al- most 'metaphysical in' their dif- flculty.
A large percentage of starlings released in Berlin were recaught If a salvage claim was made what at the original place in amazingly valuation should be placed on the short, time. When sent back to treasure no money could restore?
of the place of liberation the second Some kind
guess might be time, they even carried home made as to the price which collec- letters like a carrier pigeon, show- tors inspired by various motiver ing how strong the instinct is to, might be prepared to
give for return home even among the wild individual pieces, but that would birds.,
not be nasessing the loss to China seven.. chimney swallows of such a collection cherished as taken to London, five found their heirlooms. way back to Berlin. Other swal- It is wholesome to be reminded
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lows released in London and occasionally of a few trifles like Gleiwitz reached Berlin within two beauty, love and happiness that days. A curious fact that has | elude, the clutches of calculation.—→ shown itself is that in the case of Reuter. migratory birds the homing Instinct always leads them back to the wintering quarters in the winter. but to the nesting places in the spring or summer.
Mirecrows trapped in Berlin in December 1935 and sent to Sem-
MOTOR ACCIDENT AT CENTRAL
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Constable Injured
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This week seems to have been, I am süre that it will be enjoyed one round of farewell parties and equally as much as the Gunners. saying good-byes. With the Fleet
The A.D.C. show was a great suc- leaving on Tuesday and most of
cess and those who did not see it the wives within the next few days,
miscd a realy good evening's en- there will be a large clearance, and
tertainment. Sir Thomas and Lady many people every week reem tc
Soutborn and General and Mrs. be going away on leave. The Gun-
the Batholomew were there on ners had a large and most success-
Arst night,
and after the show week and
went onto the stage and congratu- ful cocktail party last every one imaginable seemed to be fated all the members of the cast. there. Their Mess is ideal for who deserved all the lovely baskets. successful party and the effect of or dowers which were presented at { the Pipers playing out on the lawn the conclusion of the play. We was most cogaging. The East hope that we will see them all in aanother play together before very Iants. on Monday are having farewell party for the Feet and long.
́LOCAL AND “ GENERAL
Sub-Inspector . W. Moreton, Instructor at the Police Training School, Detective Sub-Inspector L. R. Whant and Detective Bergeant H. J. Baldwin left for Home ou leave by the ss. Naldera on Satur- day.
Mrs. J. H. Taggart, wife of the managing director of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., left för America on Saturday by the 8.5. Président Hoover. She will return in the autumn.
NEWS SUMMARY
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The funeral of the late Mr. L Fock-yim took place at the Roma Catholic Cemetery. Happy Valley. on Saturday, when a large num- ber of friends paid their last res~ pects. The Rev. Fr. Peter off- clated, and there was a Choral Service at the Chapel of the ceme- tery before the interment