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No. "$4059. 號玖拾伍佰伍仟肆萬弍第 日捌廿月叁年丑丁 HONG KONG, SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1937.
MAGIC SPELL OF ILLUMINATION
CHINESE PROCESSIONS AT
CORONATION
Dragons, Lions, Tigers And Tableaux
TRIUMPHAL ARCHES ERECTED
According to information obtained from different sources, 1 it gathered that the Chinese processions during the Coronation next week will be the biggest and grandest that has ever taken place in the Colony, surpassing in beauty and gorgeousness any- thing of this nature that has been seen in Hong Kong, and in deed the Far East.
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The triumphal arches or "pallaus" in all the important cen- tres of the City, and street decorations together with the dif ferent schemes of coloured electric light illuminations both on land and at sea will also be on a scale never before surpassed in artistle beauty and grandeur.
and
The Chinese procession will take,
the foreno02 place during afternoon of May 12, 13 and 14 and will pass the "Government House at 2.30 p.m. on May 12.
MONSTER DRAGONS During the Chinese procession. there will be altogether five mons- ter gold, silver, enamelled and gauze dragons besides a gigantle centipede.
On May 13 and 14 there will be a night procession with Mumin- ated fish, etc., lanterns, and two monster gauze and gold "dragons, and the procession will pass Gov- ernment House at 9 p.m. on the first night
Never the history of Hong Kong has there been such a display of monster dragons. Each dragon is about 300 feet long, and will be carried along and manipulated by
"crews" of about three hundred men, who will wear gala attire.
Owing to the length and weight of the dragons the men will have to work in shifts.
THE LIONS
number of There will be 1 derce-looking "dancing" Lions with their smart athletic crews." fol- lowing in the wake of the monster dragons.
Looking from side to side, and snapping their big whiskered jaws In the most ferocious manner, they are really quite tame and harm- less! But with drums beating and gongs clashing, they make a most exciting and impressive display.
THE TIGERS
There will be two tigers with their "crews" contributed by the (Continued on Back Page)
BUS STRIKE CONFERENCE
London, May 7.
Prospects of early settlement of the London omnibus strike and of the Harworth colliery dispute with its threat of national coal stoppage were improved as the result of yesterday's develop- ments
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The report of the Court of Inquiry, which investigated the bus dispute was undergoing study by both parties to it im- mediately after its issue, and later the Ministry of Labour was visited first by the Omnibus Men's Union leader, Mr. Ernest Bevin, and subsequently by officials of the Passenger Transport. Board.
The Minister of Labour, Mr. Ernest Brown, was at the Minis try early this morning and shortly before noon the members of the Central Bus Committee of Transport and General Workers' Union and Mr. Bevin called and went into conference with the Minister-British Wireless.
King Christian X and Queen' Alexandrine of Denmark will celebrate their Silver Jubilee on May 15.
Latest Arrivals
For Coronation
London, May 7,
| of Afghanistan, who is the Afghan Yesterday's arrivals in London Minister in Paris, also arrived. for the Coronation included Gen. Pershing, who will represent the United States. He was welcomed by the American Ambassador and representatives of the Foreign office.
LIGHTS TESTED
Fighting decorations in connec- sion with the Coronation, the pre-.) parations, for which have been under way for some weeks past, were put to the test, "last night when the majority of them had been completed.
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INSPECTION OF NORTHERN COMMAND
G.O.C.'S PROGRAMME DIFFICULT YEAR FOR VOLUNTEER
His Excellency the General Om- cer Commanding. Major-General A. W. Bartholomew., C. B., ̈CM.G CRE. DSO, will leave Hong As it has been said, “To the Kong on May 14 and will arrive at making of books there is no end." Shanghai on the 18th where he so it might be remarked. “To the will inspect the Loyal Regiment, Issuing of periodicals there is no Military Hospital, and RAS.C. Umit" (and precious little discre- | Headquarters. He hopes to pay a It la, therefore, with a call to General Yang-hu, Com- feeling almost akin' to rapture that mander of Shanghal Woosung one finds in a local publication a Garrison, and will also watch a combination of idealism in con" skeleton exercise out there. He pro- will also have a number of social ception, and expertness In duction. For so it is with the engagements in Shanghal
Tien Hsia Monthly," the April Issue of which is a veritable gem of great literary value.
The island was adorned with multi-coloured lights, the centre of attraction of which lay in Statuetion). Square which became a spectacle of ever-changing beauty under the magle spell or illumination.
Towering above this area and overlooking the Statue Square stood the floodlit bullding of the Hong Kong and Shanghal Banking Corporation, surmounted 你 the
roof of which were two magnificent crowns. which added to the beauty of the scene.
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Chinese "pallaus," symbolical of the glories of an ancient civilisa- tion, were built in the main, thoroughfares of the city, which, when floodlit brought about an added beauty to the decorations. KOWLOON
Signal Hill in Kowloon was gally decorated with a tower and two crosses in front of which stood "19 G.R. 37", all of which were food, 11t
HEALTH RETURNS
Two cases of "diphtheria, two of enteric fever, two of .cerebro- spinal fever and one of dysentery
imported)
were notified to the Health Authorities on Thursday,
STATE LOTTERY
DRAW
Shanghal, May 6. The thirty-fourth State Lottery was drawn this afternoon.
The first prize" of $250,000 was drawn by ticket No. 272753.
Published under the auspices of the Sun Yat-sen Institute for the Advancement of Culture and Education, this periodical publish- ed by Messrs. Kelly and Walsh at
(Contlined on Back Page),
"I am most shocked; it is ter- rible," declared Dr. Hugo von Eckener. Zeppelin designer, on hearing the news of the Hindan- burg disaster. He made the sen-
The four second prizes of $50,- 000 each were drawn by ticket Nos.sational allegation that the disas- 2084, 146060, 256920 and 282492. ter may have been caused by Reuter
sabotage,
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Brigadier Telfer-Smollett commanding the Shanghai troops. Departing from Shanghal on the 22nd, His Excellency will arrive at Tientsin on May 25, where he will inspect the Lancashire Fusiliers under the command of Brigadier Hopwood. He may visit the Ten- tsin British Municipal Emergency Corps and also hopes to pay off- cial calla.
Leaving Tientsin on the 28th, he will arrive at Pelping on the same day, where he will stay at the British Embassy. He will in- spect the British Embassy Guard and attend the Church Parade.
Departing from Pelping on June 6. he will arrive at Shanghai to see the Company of the Lanca- shire Fusiliers who will be en- camped there.
His Excellency will be accom- panied by Mrs. Bartholomew, Lt.
J. P. Howorth. A. D.G., Col. G. K Dib, M.C., RA, and Mrs. Dibb, and Lt. Col. N.M.S. Irwin, D.SO., M.C., and Mrs, Irwin.
On completion of his tour it is probable that the General will proceed to Japan from where he will return to the Colony on the s.s. Carthage on July 9.e
After the tour Lt. J. P. Howorth, A.D.C., is going on Home leave and during his absence from the Colony. Lt. F. C. Minshull-Ford will act in his stead.
Macao Race Meeting
The May Meeting of the Macao Jockey Club will be held to-mor- row when the programme of six events will include a Machine Gun Troop Race. The entries are not on the large side but in most of the events a medium sized field should go to the post.
The s.s. "Kinshan" will be on the run to the Portuguese Colony: leaving Hong Kong at 9.30 a.m. and sailing from Macao on her return trip at 6 p.m. Prospects of good weather conditions should be an inducement to Hong Kong residents to make the trip and the attendance should be well above the average.
MACHINE GUN TROOP RACE This is an unofficial race at catchweights (175 lbs.) over seven furlongs. Several old and well tried racers will be saddled but I feel that none of them will fur- nish King'a Parade with much opposition. This chestnut belong- ing to Mr. Browning has been do- ing regular work at the Valley of late and judging by what I have séen should have no difficulty, in winning. Racing Strain is also in good condition and will probably finish second with Mouche about the next best bet for third place. WATCH WARFIELD According to reports, Warfield Is the pick of the entries in the Ma Kau Blac Handicap, for non- winning Macao subs, over six fur-
THE DOLLAR
(BY "LAST QUARTER")
longs. The danger will copie from Meadow Eve and Bohenfels but these two greys, I am afraid. will be giving too much weight. Fairy Dusel and Prussian Plane may put up some sort of a fight.
Morning Tip from the Lan stable is my fancy for the Praia
Final Selections
RACE 1 King's Parade. Racing Strain. Monche.
RACE Warfield. Meadow Eye. Hehenfels,
RACE 3 Morning Tip. Shih Tin Grand. Victory Life.
RACE 4 Gold Coin or
Victoria. Hail, Shanghai 4. High West.
RACE A Wood Nymph. White Spirit. Prussian Planc.
RACE 6 National Anthem. Weedon Seat. China Clipper.
BIG SEIZURE OF NARCOTICS
Grande Handicap. This pony bas done some good training gallops on the local track and is only. carrying 140 lbs." Shin Yin Grand, if started here, should secure a place. Victory Life, on past per- formances, is a sound place in- vestment.
BARRA HANDICAP Victoria Hall and Gold Coin, whichever one the connections decide to start in this event, should have no difculty in win- ning. High West galloped well eriough ол Wednesday morning and if he keeps up this form should obtain a place. Shanghal 4 will probably all third place.
The second last event of the day is a mile race for Macao subs and Wood Nymph with its light weight should be prominent. White Spirit is also reported to stand an excellent chance. Meadow Eve, Hohenfels and Prussian Plane, If not started earlier in the day, are worth following.
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Commandant's
CORPS
Comprehensive Review At Annual Dinner.
GENERAL BARTHOLOMEW PRESENTS PRIZES
A comprehensive resume of the Corps activities during the past year was given by the Commandant, Leat-Col. R.C.B. An- derson, M.C., in his speech prapasing the toast of "Our Guests" at the annual dinner and prize-giving of the Hong Kong Volun teer Defence Corps held at the. Carps Headquarters last night. There was a large attendance.
marked the onomy
"It has been a difficult year for the Corps," Commandant, but, in spite of the demands of tailing training, a very busy year... Two new units have been formed the Improvised Battery and the A.S.C. Company." Re- ferring to recruiting, Col. Anderson said that the position could never be considered satisfactory as long as there remained in the Colony, as non-members of the Corps, so many young men of military are without previous military experience.
Major-
His Excellency the General Officer Commanding, General A.W. Bartholomew, C.B., C.MG., C.B.E, D.S.O., who pre- sented the prizes. In the course of his speech, remarked that on on going round on Combined Operations and at other times, he was immensely impressed by the keenness shown by every mem- ber in the Corps.
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SABOTAGE
ALLEGATION
Graz, May 4.
The sensational allegation that the Hindenburg disaster may have been caused by sabotage was made by Dz Hugo Eckener 'who arrived here last night.
He told Reuter: "It is very likely that the disaster was due to an act of sabotage. I repeatedly received anonymous "threa- tening letters specially warning me not to land the Hindenburg at Lakehurst. It is quite Impossible that the explosion was due to lightning as the airship was equipped with the must modern preventive apparatus."
Dr. Eckener has broken off his lecture tour in Austria and left for Berlin this morning.
New York: Count von Zeppelin, nephew of the German in- ventor, who is on a business trip in the United States, expressed the conjecture at an interview in Chicago that anti-Nazi sabo- tage may be behind the Hindenburg explosion-Reuter.
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The ill-fated airship Hindenburg,
Scout Movement---
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(The Editor, H.K. Dally Fress] Dear Sir, I should be grateful if you could find space for the insertion of this letter in your next isatie.
At
energy voluntarily. Scouts carrying out two big good turns in connection with the Coronation Celebrations. In the first place, and in common with their brother Scouts throughout the Empire, they are selling the Coronation Souvenir Programme in the streets on May 12, 13, and 14. Secondly.
The programme will be brought to a close with a six furlongs sprint for non-winning subs of the
Our last Arinual General Hong Kong Jockey Club of this Meeting I was very pleased to be season. It seems to me as able to announce that Sir Robert nothing can stop National An- Ho Tung had generously contri- them after this pony's good dis-buted the sum of $1,000 towards and in collaboration with our sis- play behind Tabby Cat at the Valthe paying off of the debt incur ter organisation, the Girl Guides Iey last week. Weedon Seat
All the remaining places.
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red by the purchase of our Train-Association, they are producing a should run close and together with China Clipper will probablyg Camp at Chai Wan nearly ten Rally on the Hong Kong Football years ago. I had hoped that Bir Club Ground on the afternoon of Robert's action would have been | May 14 which promises to provide copied by others who realise the the public of Hong Kong with a benints bestowed upon the com- display well worth seeing... munity by the game of Scouting for Boys Unfortunately our debt is still over $5,000, and the burden of interest is crippling any chances we have of developing the Move ment within the Colony especially contribution, however small,, win. amongst poor boya.
be most welcome and will be
Amusements Cables
TR. ON LONDON: 1. 2-27/328./ TT. ON NEW YORK: 30-1/2
Tainan. Large quantities of King Farouk of Egypt who has London Silver Market narcotics have been discovered in Court Cases been in London for some time is:
Binhsien, Western Shantung. an Finance (From Our Own Correspondent) leaving to-day for Paris. It is a
official message from Mr. Wang Leading. Article tradition that no monarch attends
London, May 7. Chia-yu, the District Magistrate, Local Diary a Coronation ceremony and the
London silver prices to-day reports. The contraband weighs Mall Notices gue King of Egypt will be represented were down 1/16 as follow
600 cattles, valued at over $100,000. ↑ Rádio Programme by his cousin, Prince Mohammed
May 6. May 7. Six'drug traffickers have been shipping.... Alf.-
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I would like to take this oppor- tunity of appealing to all well- wishers of the Scout Movement to come forward with their gifts and help us to clear off our debt. Any
Yours truly,
We are not keen on self-adver- gratefully acknowledged in the tising, but I should like to point | Press, out that apart from the good work being done by, some twenty-seven Groups under the leadership of Bcouters, who give their time and
N. V. HALWARD
Colony Commissioner. Hong Kong, May 7, 1937. ·