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WORLD-WIDE
CEREMONIES
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In accordance with custom, the Cenotaph service was broadcast. from all stations of BBC. and was clearly heard throughout the Empire.-
British Wireless.
A GREAT SOLDIER
London, Nov. 11,
At the foot of Marshal Foch's statue in Grosvenor Gordes, General Sir Frederick Maurice, President of the British Legion this morning placed a wreath of poppies decorated with tricolour ribbons and bearing the inscrip- tion "In proud memory of a great soldier and good friend to ex- servicemen.""
British Wireless.
COLONIAL WREATH
London, Nov. 10.
At the Cenotaph to-morrow, Armistice Day, the Secretary
for Colonies will lay a wreath
ol, dowers from plants grown
A Splendid Winner
One of the most popular wins at Happy Valley last Saturday was that which was achieved by Bear Claw in splendid style with Mir. D. Black up. Bere is this fine pony being led-in after win- ning the third race.
MRS. COOGAN IN Poppy Sales
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HONG KONG
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Marshall, Miss. Bigg-Wither, Mis F. George, Miss W. George, Miss B. Moy, Miss M. Moy, Mrs. C. W. Chester-Woods, Mrs. M. Chester- alter her plan to remain in Hono-,
Woods, Mis J. Old, Mrs. K lulu for about two weeks.. How-
Andrew Miss Elleen Andrew. ever, Jackie's mother was most en-
Miss J. Walch, Miss P. Kirby, Miss thusiastic about her visits to Pel-2. Mansell, Miss P. Scotcher, Miss
in the colonies and depen-"i
Mira. Coogan guld she was very dencles. The wreath has been disturbed about the strike on the prepared under the direct super- | American Pacific coast as inis may vision of Sir Arthur Hill, Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, and comprises a selection of colonial plants now in flower there.--- British Wireless.
EMPIRE BROADCAST
Lasteners-in all over the world
tuned in to Daventry where a running, cornmentary of the cere-
mony WAS broadcast throughout
the Empire.
ping. Shanghai and Hong Kong.
"There's no doubt about it that Shanghai is a wonderful place for shopping. but Hong Kong is the most beautiful spot in the Far East."
Among other passengers on the' Empress of Canada were Mr. J. E Malloy, prominent Manila resident en route to the United States on business; Mr. W. Nobel, of the Commercial Pacific Cable Co.. At 8.25 pm yesterday ZBW re- Guam; Mr. Quintin Paredes, Com- layed the service, which came missioner of the Commonwealth of over most distinct y. The BBC the Philippines to Washington, commentator describing the scene DC., accompanied by daughter: from a balcony of the Home Office. and Mr. H. E. Huething, connected situated opposite the Cenotaph with the Earnshaw Dock and said that he was struck by the ab- Honolulu Tron Works, Manila, en sence of medals at this year's route to Honolulu and USA. on service, thus showing the great business. interest taken by the younger generation in the proceedings. His remarks of course, did not apply to the members of the British Legion who were drawn up on one side of the square.
The Home Office was draped
HOTEL GUESTS
New residents at local hotels yesterday were as follows:-
At the Peninsula :-Mrs. 'M. Douglas, San Diego, U.S.A.; Mrs. V. Gardiner, London; Mrs. Mary
London; Goldsmith,
Major and
P. Baxter, Mrs. Ramsey, Miss J. Moss. Miss B. Park, Miss B. An- drews, Miss M. Parsons, Miss J. Parkinson, Infants Garrison School. Elder Children Garrison School, HK. Travel Bureau, Mrs. Mok, Miss A. Nash, Miss 8. Russell, Miss E. Fuxman, Miss 'T. Wheatley, Miss D. Wheatley, Miss N. Grady, Miss J. Rapley, Miss P. Prince, Miss J. Old.
Office Helpers:-Mrs. Moy, Mrs. Boas, Mrs. Watson and Miss Sin- clair.
Organizer:--Mrs. W. J. Dixey-
Beal.
Approximate
$1,900
Largest Sum Bigg-Wither $113.40.
collected!--
collected:-Miss
2nd Largest sum collected :—Mra. C. W. Chester Woods $88.39.
There is still some more money tu come in.
CHINESE FILM BUSINESS
Canton, Nov. 11, With a view to the, protection
of the business and interests of the producers of Chinese cinema
in the colours of the British Legion, while grandeur in tradi- tion with the occasion was lent to the scene by the formation" of the massed bands of the Guards, Mrs. W. J. C. Mackenzie, London; Grenadiers, Scotch, Irish and Mr. J. M. Sullivan, Manila; Mrs. Welch,
who played during the 2. B. Arevell, Washington, D.C.; service. Buglers from the Royal Mr, T. Rechter, Canton; Mr. G. H. Marines were in attendance and
da Costa. Canton; Mr. and Mrs.ms, it is reported that Chinese although this might seem strange Bradley, Fairchild, Manila: Mrs. B E. Booten, Canton; Mr. and Mrs. to many old soldiers, it had to be remembered that the Royal Ma-F. M. Gresham, Manila. rines were originally known as the Royal Marine Light Infantry," and this was the probable ex- planation.
At the Gloucester: Count Bonarelli, Shanghat; Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Meyer, Manila; Mr. W. L McKinlay, London; Mr. Ronald Astair, Harrogate; Mr. and Mrs. T. Detachments of the Army, re-
C. Hards, Singapore; Mrs. J. E. presented by the Life" Guards,
Dowing and child, London; Mr. F. Royal Horse Guards, etc.. were
L. Lee, London; Mr. S. W. Chanall. drawn up on the north side, while on the west side, were detachments Shanghai; Mrs. C. A. Baker and of the Royal Navy, Royal Adaughter, Washington, DC. Force, Royal Marines, and Mer- cantile Marine. On the south
side, near Parliamentary Square
was assembled the masked bands of the Guards.
The base of the Cenotaph itself, presented a glorious sight with a profusion of wreaths predominat ed by the Flanders poppies.. A large assortment of chrysanthe- mums were also noticed.
Her Majesty, the Queen Mother appeared in a balcony of the Home Office, dressed in black, and by her side stood the Duchess of York and the Duchess of Gloucester.
His Majesty the King, dressed in the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet, was escorted by his Royal brothers.
His Majesty carried a beautiful wreath of Flanders poppies, which
At the Hong Kong:-Ming M. J. Macfarlane. Shanghai; Mrs. N. Erskine, Singapore: Mr. A. J. van
der Steur, Singapore.
was placed with reverence on the Cenotaph."
The Massed Bands now played the Dead March from Sau! follow- ed by the Dead 'March from Chopin. The buglers of the Royal Marines then played and no sooner had the final note died away. the Massed Bands played. "O God Our Help In Ages Past." which was sung by the crowd. The Right Rev. the Bishop of London offered prayers, in a clear and distinct voice. The National Anthem ren- dered by
Bands the Massed brought to a close a simple yet inspiring service of remembrance.
Watching And Waiting
Agent 1, Comarught Bond, Üz:
*These three "attra Happy Valley last Satu
were watch
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producing companies have requested the Social Affairs Bureay to establish the law that all cinema theatres should make it, the rule to exhibit sixty per cent. of Chinese films and forty per cent of foreign films.
However, the matter has not yet been definitely settled, owing to the scarcity of Chinese flims, and the consequent difficulties in
the enforcement the way of such a rule.- Chinnie Beening Press.
VETERAN CHINESE
STATESMAN
of
Canton, Nov. 11. Mr. Tang Shao-yi, the veteran Chinese statesman and politician and member of the Central Super-
visory Council, who has been stay- ing in Nanking, Shanghai and Lo Bhau for some months past, re- turned to Shanghai on the 6th. instant.
It is reported that Mr. Tank Shao-yi left Shanghai on the 9th instant, and is expected to arrive in Hong Kong to-day.
FOREIGN MAILS
Letters will be accepted at Hong Kong för transmission by the ON.A. Air Mail Service to all places in China, at the rate of 33 vente par half ounce. The charge is inclusive of the regular postage.
Letters may be posted in the ordinary Letter Boxes at General Post Office and Kowloon Central Post Office and must be marked "By Air Mail".
CHRISTMAS PARCEL MAIL FOR GREAT BRITAIN,
The Christmas Parcei mail for Great Britain will be closed in the General Fost Office and Kowloon Central Post Office at
3 p.m. on Friday, the 13th November per s.s. Carthage. Thê Publịc are kindly requested to post early.
"This Mall' is due to arrive at London on the 18th December,
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Christmas and New Year cards bearing not more than five wntţen words and enclosed in open envelopes are accepted by the Post Office at the rate for printed matter, Le, à cenţa per 2 ounces.
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yi will proceed to Canton to meet Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Dr. Sun Fo, otherwise he will leave | Manila..
for his home in Tong Ka Wan-via Straits, Ceylon, Indis, East and South
Macao
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DR. SUN FO'S
MOVEMENTS
Canton Nov 11 Since his return to Canton from Macao and Hong Kong, it is re- ported that Dr. Sun Fo has given up his decision to pay a visit to the Lo Fou Mountains.
V Izutead, he has decided, after attending the memorial service in memory of his late father Dr. Bun Yat-sen to fly to Kwellin to meet Generals L1 Tamg-jen "and Pel Chung-bal, N
Vi after meeting Generala Li and Pel,Dr. Sun Fo, will return to Nanking via Hupeh Province. — Chin Evening Fren.
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