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Coronation Decoration For Mr. N. L. Smith
PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
CRITICISMS
"People Want Value For
Money" Says Rev. C. Brown
ANOTHER FINANCIAL LOSS
ON "STREET SINGER”
Replying to a question asked by Mr. J. Shaw regarding the production of "The Street Singer" Dr. D. J. Valentine, President of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Society, told members at the annual meeting held yesterday in St. John's Cathedral Hall, that again there was another loss. This time it was even greater than "Maid of the Mountains” and was somewhere in the neighbour- hood of 3900 or $1,000.
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"It is a great disappointment," said the President, “but I am certain that the show was well appreciated by those who saw it but the trouble is to get people to come. We spent quite a fair amount on advertising and yet some people are very loath to
to come along. In future productions- we will have to keep every item down. I have tried to get the theatre at cheaper rates.". C
Mr. Shaw remarked that he ask- 01 the Mountains" and did not
ed the question not from the point ink it would be good for the So-
Mr. Shaw added, he thought that
of view of what the production 1-ciety to rest on their laurels, and. self or any specific item cost but from the point of view of whether It was advisable to put on two pro- ductions in a year. A Press criti-
que had written to the effect that the Philharmonic Society had put on a very good show with "Mald
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If the newspaper had not made the statement the second production would not have been rushed into so quickly.
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Mrs. T. HL King, M.B.E., is seen with her husband, the Hon. Mr.
T. II. King, at the Race Course.
ANGLO-JAPANESE". CONVERSATIONS
British Ambassador Calls On Generalissimo
Shanghai, May. 10.. Reuter learng' that the British Ambassador to Chins, Bir Hughe Knatchbull-Eugessen. called on General Chiang Kai-shek at his home In the French Concession on Saturday afternoon to discuss the present Anglo-Japanese conversa- tions in London-
Reuter.
HEALTH RETURNS
One ease of alphtheria, three of enteric fever, two of cerebro-spinal fever and one of dysentery were reported to the Health Authorities for the 48 hours ended on Sunday.
CHINA REVIEW
See Page 8
"If I Were Queen
By "Acwo" In Wonderland
What should I do if I were Queen?
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And what would other women do, if any one of them had the chance of being Queen?
Each individual might have a different idea on this subject. So, out of curiosity I asked some representative members of the public to give their views, and here are some of the replies,
LITTLE GIRL'S WISH
A charming little girl of my ac- quaintance, admitted that she had own a REAL always wished to crown, and said that if she had one she would wear it quite a lot. 'certainly, whenever she went to party, and possibly for church on Sundays. She would never wear it at school (except perhaps for Prize giving day) but frankly admitted she would much like to appear in a crown at Happy Valley, when children are admitted, on
"the last Saturday of the Annual
Meeting.
WHAT AMAH WOULD DO Her amah questioned on this same point was not very helpful. It was hard to make her under- stand the problem.
"No savvy what thing Queen"
BANK MANAGER KNIGHTED
SIR VANDELEUR MOLYNEUX
GRAYBURN
MRS. JESSIE MARY KING RECEIVES THE M.B.E.
HIS MAJESTY THE KING HAS BEEN. GRACIOUSLY PLEASED · TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF THE FOLLOWING HONOURS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS "MAJESTY'S CORONATION :---
HIS EXCELLENCY MR. NORMAN LOCKHART SMITH to be a Companion of the Most Dis- -tinguished Order of Saint Michaet and Saint George; !
ME. VANDELEUR MOLYNEUX GRAYBURN to be a Knight Bachelor;
MR. DUDLEY LEONARD KING to be an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil Division);
CAFTAIN HENRY WESTLAKE, D.C.M., to be a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Miltary Division);
MES, JESSIE MARY KING to be a Member of the Most Excellent Order of "the British Empire (Civil Division),
MR. N. L. SMITH,
C.M.G.
His Excellency, Mr. Norman Lockhart Smith, who took cath of office on April 15 24 Officer Administering the Gov- ernment, was born on May 29, 1887, and was appointed a Cadet on October 20, 1910, and arrived in the Colony on January 1, 1911. From October 1, 1918, to June 10, 1919, he was seconded for Military service.
of
During his service in the Govern- ment here, he has held, among others, the important posts Second Police Magistrate, Head of Sanitary Department, Postmaster General, Director of Education, Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
On February 17, 1920, he re- ceived the Chiness order of Wen Hu (5th class).
In 1935, frem September 13 to October 31, Hon. Mr. Smith was Officer Administering the Govern- ment during which period he per- formed the official opening.cere- mony of the new Hong Kong and
Banking Shanghai
Corporation building, on October 10,
He was appointed Colonial Becre- tary on October 20 last year.
All sections of the community Will juin in expressing their felicitations to His Excellency on his well-merited Coronation honour
A
Hong Kong's Message
meeting of the Legislative Council will be held in the Coun- cil Chamber at 1230 p.m. to morrow when His Excellency the Officer Administering the.. Govern- ment will movem
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That a telegram in the following terms, conveying the loyal and respectful congratulations of the people of the Colony, be rent to
the Secretary of State for the Colonies for submission to Hi Majesty, the King:-
His Excellency Mr. N. L. Smith, C.M.G.
HONOURS LIST
London, May 10. Coronation Honours include a
SIR VANDELEUR GRAYBURN
STAGE SET FOR CORONATION
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Workmen Busy All Yesterday
To-day will see the completion of the Colony's day decorations for the Coronation celebrations. Throughout yesterday, workmen were busily engaged in different sections of the City and mainland, in putting up flags and red, white and blue banting.
An Imposing sign.. with a 'crown, and the words, “Caidich'n Righ," on an impressive background, has bean' erected in the grounds of the Seaforth Highlanders Officers' Mess, Murray Barracks, at the corner of Garden Road facing the cricket ground.
Statue Square yesterday took on Coronation dressing and flags, with the Union Jack much in evidence. were hoisted to the poles bordering the Naval Dockyard Wall from Murray Road to the main gate. At the latter place the wording of the triumphal archway," erected over the mala gate. has been changed from "Coronation" to "1937" with a crown and "GVIR" in red and gold above it.
The decorations that adorn the P. and O Building, facing the Sir Vandeleur Molyneux Gray-
hartour, were completed yesterday, burn's association with the Hong the scheme being featured with an Kong and Shanghal Banking Cor-imposing crown above two huge. poration dates back to 1905 when letters "Q" and "R", and, below he was attached to the Shanghat this there le a magnificent pattern branch of the Bank Sir Vandeleur of the P. and O. boure, hagin first came to Hong Kong in 1912 colours which will be lighted and but after a stay of six months he will be visible for some consider- was transferred to Singapore, re-
able distance. turning to the Colony again in -1920 since when, with the excep
tion of "leave, periods, he has re- mained in Hong Kong.
On the retirement of the Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes from the Chief Managership of the Bank in 1930, Sir Vandeleur was appointed Act-. Ing Chief Manager in March, 1830, this appointment being substanti- ated in July of the same year.
MOST DIFFICULT YEAR Presiding at the annual meeting of the Bank on February 28, 1931, the then Chairman (Mr. J. A. Plummer) said: "I say with little fear of contradiction that the past year proved itself to be one of the most difficult in the annals of banking not only in the Far East but
the throughout
world. In Hong Kong and China not only were we faced with the catastro- .phic collapse of silver but also with the difficulties of very great moment arising from economical. or political causes. It, therefore, gives me the greatest satisfaction to be able to come before you to- day with such an excellent show- ing, resecting as it does the highest credit upon our Chief Manager, Managers and agents."
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New Air Service
the King" standing out in large yellow letters against a background of púrple, denoting Royalty.
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Decorations similar to those sur- rounding Statue Square were also completed in the Star Ferry circus in Kowloon, yesterday, ́ wnilé the Army football ground at Cha- tham Road, soldiers were working bard setting the stage for the Coronation tea party for Army parents and children to be given on Thursday afternoon
and for which an elaboratë programme of entertainment has been arranged..
Shops are doing brisk, business selling Coronation material for de- curation and it is probable that the demand by shoppers will be akin to the "Christman rush which Inevitably. is left to the last minute!
The -decorations. above the To sum up, the stage is set for canopy of the Exchange Building the great day. Wednesday, May are very effective, with "God Save 12, 1937.
Sir Vandeleur Grayburn, second from left, is one of the most- popular owners at the 'Race Course. He is seen in the above picture chatting with Mr. Lễ Dunbar and Mrs. T. E Pearce during a Race Meeting..
THE DOLLAR
TE. ON LONDON: 1%. P-27(328. T.T. ON NEW. TORK: 30-1/2
London Silver Market
NEWS INDEX
Amusements Cables
Court Cases Finance From Our Own Correspondent)
London, May 10. Leading Article London #liver prices to-day Local Diary were unchanged for “Spot" and up Mall Notices
It is notified for general in- formation that the Director of Air Services, Hong Kong, has issued a permit enabling the Eurasia Avia- tion Corporation to use the Hong Kong Air Port for the purpose of an air service for passengers, cargo spot and mails between Hong Kong Forward and Peiping.
No definite date has been fited
Knight Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. George to Sir Frederick Leith-Boss and Companion of the Bath to Major-General Pigott.
Two Earldoms have been created in, the United Kingdom, Earls Bessborough snd Strathmore," two Viscounts, Sir Robert Horne and Sir Herbert Samuel; nine Barons including Sir Johr Cadman, for the inauguration of a regular miral Erzile Chatfield, Sir George
service but this will probably begin Penny; thirteen Privy Councillors four Order of the Garter, Marquis in June of this year. of Exeter, Duke of Norfolk, Duke, of "The Executive and Legislative Beaufort and Earl of Strathmore; Councils and Judges of Hong Kong three Order of the Thistle, Queen on behalf of Your Majesty's sub- } Elizabeth, Sir Iain Colquhoun and jects in the Colony, desire most Earl Stair; seven Baronetcles and humbly to offer their loyal and Afty-four
Knights Bachelor, respectful congratulations on the Reuter occasion of the Coronation of Your Majesty as King and Emperor and of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We pray that the event, which is celebrated to-day may inaugurate a ||-Tang and. glorious reign for Your
she complained. Her small charge Majesties and an era of happiness, explained that a Queen was a prosperity and honourable peate
Kanan Governorship
AMERICAN LADY'S
MURDER
Convicted Man Executed In Nanking
Nanking, May 10.
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Official Coronation
Programme
The times of the Official Coro- Between the close of the Service nation Programme have now been from the Cathedral and the be- received and the times of local ginning of the Loyal Address Mil- broadcasts will be as follows tary Band Music will be played.
11 am Bervice from St. John's Cathedral
12 noon-Royal Saluta..
Liu Yung-haing, who was sen tenced to death for the murder of Mrs Susan Waddell Hau, American Nanking, May 10. wife of Dr. Hau Shih-chu, of the General Ho Yao-chu proceeded National Health Administration, "number one Alexsale," and added for Your Hajesty's Kingdom and to Kanse by train this morning on October 25, 1995, was executed 12.30 p.m.--The Loyal Address by "with plenty money." On learn- | Empire."
to-assume the Governorship of here on Saturday, the Garrison His Excellency, the Officer Ad- Kansı
Headquarters announced to-day ministering" the Government Heuter.
Reuter
From the Council Chamber).
ing this Amah replied that she
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It is also notifed that arrange- ments have been made for the speeches at the Council Chamber to be broadcast by Loud Speakers (by courtesy of the ROA. Victor Company) on the North side of the Supreme Court, between the hours of 12.15 p.m. and⋅ 1 p.m.