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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1937.
CHINESE PROCESSION
Thousands Throng Streets To See Spectacle
THREE MILES IN LENGTH
Tremendous crowds of visitors, thronged the streets to watch the Chinese Procession, which has been organized under the energetic and tireless supervision of the members of the Chinese Coronation Sub- Committee, in celebration of the Coronation of His Majesty King George VI.
The Procession started
from Belchers Street, Kennedy Town yesterday at 11 am., and ended by returning to Catchick Street at about 5.15 p.m.
The verandahs and balconies on both sides of roads and streets along the route were crammed to capacity, and the streets were thronged with sightseers, all eager to secure good positions to view
pulated by a "crew" of Arty men each," dressed in their quaint Hal- nan' costumes.
Each tiger was shown in action against a band of "boxers." armed with midents, spears, and other war-like weapons, who were re- presented as being successful in rescuing a boy from the tiger's jaws.
A GIANT CENTIPEDE · The two hundred feet fearsome- looking flesh coloured centipede. consisting of thirty-two sections. with green feet and red tall, will be manipulated by a "crew" of about three men in to-night's Lan- tern Procession. It is the special
of the contribution
Chluchow (Swator) Merchants Guild, who the interesting sights of the Pro-wish to add something new to the usual display of dragons and llons. cession,
This is the first time that a giant centipede has been introduced into
Chinese
Even before the Procession ar- rived, all vantage points along the route were filled with eager wait- ing crowds, standing and sitting that on benches, and anything enabled them to obtain a sight of the passing events. Many camera- men were observed along the route taking photographs of the Pro- cession.
and
The Procession, which was about three miles in length, was led by twenty members of the Chinese Coronation Sub-Committee, headed by the smart brass band of the Aberdeen Industrial School (Salesian Institute), members of the Folice motor section, who open- ed the way and controlled the traffic, so as to prevent "jams."
Both sides of the roada
were patrolled by the members of the Chinese Police Reserve, and the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and an army of Boy Scouts, whereby per- fect discipline and order were maintained along the whole route. Chinese The members of the Coronation Sub-Committee are to be congratulated for their splendid efforts in presenting such à bril- liant show, which will long be re- membered and go down in the annals of the history of the Colony as a wonderfully gracious tribute to Their Majesties The King, and Queen from the Chinese commun- Ity of the Colony.
MONSTER DRAGONS With so much to see and write about in connection with the big- gest and grandet Procession that has ever taken place in the Co- lany, surpassing in beauty and gorgeousness, everything that has been seen in Hong Kong and the Far East, it is extremely difficult where to begin, but, pride of place must certainly be given to the monster dragon.
The dragons were five in number a golden one, a sliver one, an. enamelled one and two gauze. which are supposed to bring good luck and prosperity to the Colony, Each was about three hundred feet in length, with "crews" of about were all dressed in coloured silks and satins or gala attire.
two hundred men, who
} On account of the great length and weight of these monster dra- gons, the inen had to work in shifts, and hemlded by rolling
drums and the blowing of horns. as the dragons twisted and turned along the streets, now raising their monster heads, now lowering them as they followed the movements of their "pearl" leaders, they were a most marvellous sight to be- hold!
At times the dragons were so manipulated by the "crews," that they resembled huge glittering serpents, as they heaved and glid- ed along in their undulating passage through the streets of the City.
GAMBOLING LIONS Following the monster dragons came the gamboling militant Bons with their snappy movements and fierce-looking faces, and some with. white whiskers, emblematic, of good luck and prosperity.
There were five in all, and as they pranced through the streets tossing their prond heads up and down, and from side to side, snap- ping their big whiskered jaws in a most docile manner, they at tracted quite a deal of attention from the spectators, and with the stirring drums loudly beating and, gongs clashing they presented a most exciting and impressive dis play, which young and old appear- ed, to thoroughly enjoy.
FIGHTING TIGERS
The two tiges manipulated by their Hainan "fighting Crews" created much interest, as they were quite new to the Colony. They were over ten feet in length, and mani-
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and the best of its kind ever seen' in the Colony, and we extend our heartiest congratulations to the Chinese community for provided Hong Kong with such a magnificent and gorgeous spec-
Procession in Hong tacle.
This giant centipede" will, no in- doubt, attract considerable terest, owing to its novelty, and the spectators will be delighted with its strange awesome move-
ments.
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WONDERFUL TABLEAUX rich were The tableaux variety, as well as female pul- chritude, and were contributed by
the
different trade commercial associations and market guilds, the floats and tableaux being results of spedal work by the leading | factories in Kowloon.
In the Procession yesterday there gorgeous spectacular tableaux and floats, and gally caparisoned ponies, on which rode beautiful little girls dressed in silks and satins," representing popular events in China's history and so- cial customs.
were
STILT WALKERS
Many stilt walkers were seen in the Procession, being made up to represent famous personalities in ancient Chinese history and my- thology wearing the curious and gorgeous costumes of the time.
There were also those in masks. representing characters of modern times, and also humorous groups of clown and actors dressed up in grotesque costumes to attract and sightseers by their amuse the absurd attire and antics.
Many beautiful decorated and embroidered coloured silk stan- dards were also displayed in the Procession, which represented each business association and market guild.
BANDS OF MUSICIANS
At Intervals in the Procession were bands of Chinese musicians, imported purposely from Canton and other places for the Corona- tion celebrations. The band of musicians from Chiuchow (Bwa- tow) is considered to be the best a large of all, and consisted of number of men. It is believed to be the largest band of its kind ever assembled in any one show.
Other interesting items included In the Procession were the displays of wonderful plastic imitation of fruits, flowers. curies etc. carried on stands, representing Chinese expertness in arts and craft,
This colossal Chinese Procession, which took at least two hours to pass at any one point, will con
to-day tinue for two more days.
and to-morÓW,
A 'MAGNIFICENT SHOW On the whole, the Chinese Pro- cession was a magnificent show,
having
It is understood that the three days and two nights processions and celebrations have cost the Chinese community over $200,000, and since all classes, high and low have contributed their sbare through the general increase of ten to twenty percent in food and the market prices, it proves splendid feelings of triendship and loyalty of the Chinese of the whole Colony,
THE PARTICIPANTS
The following were the eleven groups of the business, associations and market guilds, which took part in yesterday's Chinese Day Pro- cession:
Group 1: Meat Guild; Group 2: Fruit and Vegetable Guild;' Group 3: Fuklen Commercial and Indus- trial "Association; Group 5: Castle and Sheep Guild: Group 5: Chiu- chow (Swatow) Commercial and Industrial Association; Group 6: | Plecé Goods Guild: Group 7: Pawn Brokers Guild; Group 8: Knitting and Weaving Association; Group 9: Poon Yue Commercial and Indus- trial Association, Sang Hong and Co., Ltd., and the Kam Yuk Lau "Joss Stare;" Group 10: Hainan Commercial and In-" dustrial Association and Group 11: Fish Monger Guild.
Spectators strolling in between events at the Macao Race Meeting
ILLUMINATIONS DESCRIBED
EARLY MORNING SCENES
Jubilee Celebrations Recalled
London May 12. Cloudy, occasional rain, cool," was the midnight weather fore- Soon cast for Coronation Day. afterwards fog descended on the Air Ministry West End, but the weather experts
will believe it clear by dawn.
The transformation of the Co- multi- lony into a fairyland of coloured lights from the sea to the summit of the Peak commanding dreamüke a glorious view of a
with all Naval harbour
and merchant ships outlined in a my riad of lights, while bouquets of red, white and blue rockets soar- ing high into the air, accompanied by searchlight and nightflying dis- plays by illuminated aircraft to gether with set fireworks pieces There were scenes in the West turning the seu into rainbow co-End during the early hours of this fours, was a pageant of historical morning reminiscent splendour. surpassing in beauty Jubilee celcbrations of the reign and magnificence anything that of King George V. Nearly every- has been seen in Hong Kong and one wore Coronation favoura.
with cheering Taxis inden
and singing people went careering
Whistles and through the streets. squeakers sold by hawkers added to the din.
Piccadilly Circus was a seething The centre of attraction lay in Statue Square which was, among and women standing on the roofs mass of people at midnight, men the most effective displays. Be-of taxis in full evening dress, aldes being lighted itself, it was
the Far East.
The praya was adorned with gorgeous
and guttering lights which outlined all the buildings from V.R.C. to the P. and O. Build
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surrounded on three sides by flood-waving flags, and cheering.
There was a dense crowd at lit. buildings. The most attractive
of the Whitehall and at Trafalgar Square was the gigantic edifice Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank-police had to clear a way through
for traffic. ing Corporation, surmounted on the roof of which were two magni- |
There were impromptu concerts
acent crowns, brilliantly illumin-in many side streets, the music of ated with coloured electric bulbs guitars and concertinas and the roaring of the choruses of patrio- which looked like sparkling gems.
OPEN-AIR DORMITORY
The boundary lines of the Naval tic songs, Yard was attractively illuminated, while a replica of the Admiralty House facade was bullt at the
sad comer of Murray
Queen's
Roads. Mesara. Kwong
AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE
The procession made its way, into Government House and gave a display in the grounds for the benefit of His Excellency the Off- cer
Administering the Govern- ment, Mr. N. L. Smith, C.M.G.. and party.
The Golden Dragon was the Arst to enter the grounds and it twisted and twirled its way up and down the ground, the head now, high up, now low, to the ac- Chinese music companiment of provided by a very enthusiastic
band.
The tableaux aroused the grea- test admiration while the humor- ous side of the procession, those people who strut about it on stilts in their picturesque and grotesque dresses, caused good deal of amusement,
As each section" of the proces- sion completed its own particular part of the display, it "marched Past" the terrace of Govern- ment House where His Excellenty their bowed acknowledgment to salutations.
Mr. James C. Miller, Hong Kong, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, Barnton, Midlothian, with his fiancés, Miss Shens M. Graham, eider daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Mitchell Graham, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, who will be married in Edinburgh. After the wedding they will go out to Hong Kong
At 1 o'clock, police placed bar-
at the riers
foot of the Mall, and Buckingham Palace Road Constitution Hill, preventing all
was
An imposing sign, with a crown, and the words, "Cuidich'n Righ," traffic reaching the Palace. At on an impressive background, just this time 10,000 people had taken outside the Officers' Mess of the up their positions in the Mall.
Fog. meanwhile
coming Seaforth Highlanders, Murray Bar- racks, at the corner of Garden down more heavily. By 2 o'clock a thick mist shrouded the whole Road, facing the cricket ground, wes gally illuminated with colour-of the procession area, which, was now a vast open-air dormitory. ed lamps.
Thousands were huddled on the pavement, covered with rugg blankets, fast asleep.
-A colossal "God save The King" on May Road was radiantly illu- minated. This was visible from Kowloon..
The triumphal arches or Chin- ese "pallaus." symbolical of the glories of an ancient civilisation, which were erected in all the im- portant centres of the elty, gave when most imposing effect floodlit
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The streets were gay with gorge- ous settings, enhanced by lights.
Crowds thronged the main cen- tres of attraction.
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Police allowed the people to use the stands erected to seat Coro- nation crowds, with the provision that they vacated them at 4 a.m.
POLICE TAKE POSTS By 3 o'clock at least 50,00 people had taken up positions by the Mall.
the
crowd
Soon afterwards began to enter the processional area in earnest, joining those
The main thoroughfares were those who had waited all night but an endless trail of humanity, long in order to be sure of views, while buses, tram-cars and ferries and, in some instances, displacing were packed to capacity.
Kowloon was also gally illumin- ated. Signal Hill, the Peninsula
thera.
By this time many of the 20,000 police and special constables,
Hotel, Railway Station, Star Ferry who will line the route, had taken and Police pters, Holt's Wharf, the up their positions. new Magistracy, Kowloon Motor
At 4. a.m. the indux of people-
Bus Company and many clubs con- by early trains woke up the
sleepers around Whitehall. tributed to the brilliance.
The new arrivals speedily filled the entire pavement."
were
Mounted police already clearing parts of Trafalgar Square along which the processions will
At 11 p.m. bouquets of red, white and blue rockets from FM. ships Eagle, Dainty, Diana, Diomede and Westcott, were fired into the air Like shooting stars, they made the sky glow with gay colours, present-pass. ing scenes of dazzling wonder.
CHINA LOAN IN PARIS
Thirty Four And Half Million Dollars
Manlia, May 12.
· Mr. Lion Fou-cheng. Chinese banker,
passed unexpectedly through Manila yesterday en route declared that to Shanghai He he bad successfully negotiated in Paris a Loan for the Chinese Gov- ernment amounting to thirty four and a half million Chinese dollars repayable in fifteen an- nual, instalments. The money is to be used for railway construc tion in Széchuen:
Mr. Lion said that Nanking ac- cepted all the terms and condi- tions of the loan which was nego tiated through the Banque Franco Chinoise.
Beuter.
Neuter.
JAPAN AND FRANCO GOVERNMENT
Lisbon, May 12. A radio message from Bala- manca declares that the Japanese Government has recognised, the Insurgent Junta, under General Francisco Franco, as the Govern- ment of Spain.
Diplomatic and commercial mis sons from Japan are awaited in Salamanca —— Reuter.
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MIDDLEWEIGHT
TITLE FIGHT
Freddie Steele Knocks -
-Out Bataglia
Seattle, Wash., May 12, Freddie Steele knocked out Frank Battaglia From Winnipeg In the third of a fifteen-round world middleweight title fight.
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