SHAKESPERIAN SCENES. "FOR REMEMBRANCE.
Yesterday's Matinen, Performance.
(By the blood that our Brothers have bartered for the crosses that mark where they sleep- the bones of the drowned "Lusitania that rot in the cose
of the deep-- the toll of the grim "Jolly Roger"lack! and the end is not yet-
The Theatre Roval was again By Crowded yesterday afternoon, ben a matinee performance of the "Bosne from Shakespeare," By arranged in connection with the celebration of St. George's Day, was given. Although the frat By performanos was such an unquali-
Là success, it was certainly not better than that given yesterday. The major part of the audience was composed of children, and the youngsters thoroughly enjoyed mới that was humorons and pretty in the various excerpts from the plays.
In
He
the Terror that alew the Heavens--we awear that we will not forg=t!) the Dawning of Evil Begin- nings (the better to play him s part)
came as a friend to our Coan- try (the better to striks at her heart)
When he bawled “Da, Da, liegst mir im Herzen" and Britain smiled back at the Hun,
dreamed he was aching to blow ber a kis from the mouth of a Gun!··
Undoubtedly the most popular production W58 the FC2D8 from "A Midsummer's Night Nor Dam"the spectacular brilliance of the setting and the appealing airiness of the dancing of the
daintily-robed children combin- ing to convey all the delicacy of thought and atmosphere that tha great mater was seeking to portray.
An enthusiastic audi-
ence was treated to a repetition of the soone. In the scene from "Twelfth Night" the performers soored another great succees, Mr.
8. Northcote and Mr. L. N. Leefe, together with Mr. C. H P. Hay, interpreting their parte to perfection, and caneing thorough- My hearty laughter. In her plea with Hubert in the pathetic scene from "King John," Miss Varonics Wonderfully Batterfield wES realistic, infusing great artistry into her part. The "Hamlet"
ware magnificent- ly done,
Sinclair's Kr. work in particular being stamped with great merit. One of the bappiest itama was the excerpt
SOGELBE
Sfrom
"The Merry Wives of Windsor," in which Mrs. Hay, Mrs. Davidson and Mr. Hay acted with extreme cleverness. Of the other numbers, mention should be made of Mrs. Logan's perfect
presentation of Rosalind's Epilogas for "As You Like It," which was real triumph in every way; and Mr.Hay'a very admirable rendering of the Jester's Prologue from "Henry VIIL"
Daycf our Midsommer madness
- "day that already is dim, When the Meteor rocked in the
eolent, and Hatred had never a Hymo,
When the Kaiser was cheered by
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1917.
missory notes dated May 19, 1915, and February 12, 1918.
MEX D'Almada appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. J. H. Gardiner for the defendant. ›
"The plaintiff stated that he wse a grocer and thas the defendant was a customer of his. He had
lent him $100 and $50, and the only money he had received from him was #37.50 for interest.
The defence, was that the defendant carried on business sa a money-lender, but as he was not registered, he was, under the Money Lender's Aût, not able to
ICC ITER.
Judgemeat "was given for de- fendant,
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG GENERAL. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL,
NOTICE is hereby given that General Offices of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce have been removed from New Government Building to the Bank Queen's Road Central (premises Building,
formerly occupied by the. China
By Order,
the Chamber Room and
Chartered
the people-roachesfed the (And made his respected Grand-Fire Insurance Co., Lt.)
most gracious of boons-
parent a Colonel of Prussian Dragoons!)
At
To
the word of the sly Wilhelm- strasse, the Spy had been sent to our Land, doa him the cloak of the Briton, and proffer a tresch- ercas hand, baker, the harber, the waiter, the men who were known in Finance, And honour us still with their presence) were lying in wait for their chance.
The
When the storm brooded over the Nations that slumbered nor recked of "The Day Unheeding the sign in the Heavens
the warning to gird for the: fray
(And ever the clang of the ham- mer, and ever the glare in the night.
Where the workers were swesting
The choral work was beyond 0 reproach, especially the Epilogas from Elgar's "Banner of St.
at Essen to compass our fall in the Fight). mischievous band of fanatice that heckle, and blather, and grouse,
George," with the striking vision That whimper like peevish old of the Saint, while the music throughout was greatly enjɔyed, orchestra most sympathetical.
ly rendering the special incident al music.
The concluding performance will be givan on Saturday night, when there should be another packed house.
IT IS THE WOMAN WHO PAYS.
41
women to shouts of "Bit down" in the House, That bid as be kind to the Teaton, nay, mastere, have never s doubt,
P||
We'll attend to the gentleman's feelings when Tommy has fstteced him out.
And you of the sneerins scribble, that clamour and cackle for Peace.
Pray the Goda to accord you the prescier ca that marked the Üspitoline geese, Would you have us compound
When a man gives up his seat in the tram or train to a woman he shows, without knowing it, that woman is of the privileged The She has so much to give, if
BOT.
she chooses, that she has earned
with the Felon? Would you etab with the quill of your
kind"
lads in the mod of the tren- chea ?- you who are wil- fully blind!
this respect. She has so much to Shall we stretch forth the hand of
bear that she needs this considera- tion. Bat she must pay for her privileges. Nature exacte the price in bodily stferings, which even the healthiest woman coessionally endures, and most always dread specially in the years "when she is entering middle age.
There are various causes for the
forgiveness ?-the hand that
was bit to the boar, While the Brute is yet loose and
anmuzzled, and ramping the Earth he would own. What hope of the Peace that we eigh for till Barope is breath- ing again?
Till
| frequent ill-health and weakness of women. They are more liable to be deficient in blood than men. Every woman knows the reason but she need not be any weaker, or more liable to suffering, than mes, if she will follow this advice. By
Tamen who have found the
the Hellbonad in back in his kennel, and safe at the end of a chain!
(By the Land that was ravaged and looted-laid waste in "Necessity'e" name the Captives insulted and spaton-O Wittenberg, grest is thy fame!-- the foore that is steadily maanting--the Devil may chalk up the debt
edy do not, in fact, suffer. Dr. Wiliama pink pilis enable say. By ons who takes them-man or woman—to make more blood (and it is better blood, too); and that Be is why women who know the virtus of theen pills asve them- selves so much needleas suffering.-M. The property of makingabundant,
rich blood is proaliar to genuine
در مهر
it paid to the nitermost føre thing, wo swear that we will not forget!)
Glyn-Stewart, in the Globe.
Dr. William pink pilla; begin A MONEY LOAN CASE,
them to-day, they are obtainable
from dealers averywhere, also
At the Bammary: Court this}
post free, 1 bottle for $1.50, six morning, before the Chief Justice, For $8, from Dr. Williame' a claim" was heard in which LঠMedicine Co., 96 Esechuen Road, Tat Sam, of 288, Shangbai Street,
bingħai..
Yaumati, claimed 8188.50 from Free to lady renders a book, Ling On, of 8, 8e Pai Villa, Bend post card Sham Shui Po, being principal If to aboys address.
・and interest dus on two pro
E. A. M. WILLIAMS, Secretary Hongkong, 26th April, 1917.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVI-
TION CO., LTD.
THE THIRTY-SIXTH
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company will be held at the Offices of the Gen- eral Managers, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Des Voeur Road, Hongkong, on WEDNES- DAY, the 9th of May, at NOON. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, passing the Accounts, and electing Direc- tors and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 2nd May to the 23rd May, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON
& CO., LTD. General Managers, Hongkong, 25th April, 1917.
YACHTING.
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
1
AND
PRESENTATION OF PRIZES.
CLOSING CRUISE
THE CLOSING CRUISE of the above Clab will take place SATURDAY, 28th instant. when there will be Ladies Races for the Handicap, One Design, Heyward Hays and
02
presented by His Excellency Sir Henry May, K C.M.G
Gael Class of Yachts for Souvenirs
Competitors should be in attendance at the Club House not not later than 2.30 P.M.
D. K. BLAIR, Hon. Sec. Sailing Committee. Hongkong, 26th April, 1917.
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
JUST ARRIVED
SHIPMENT OF
PRIME & DELICIOUS
AUSTRALIAN
APPLES.
THEATRE
ROYAL
"SCENES FROM SHAKESPEARE."
(as arranged for ST. GEORGE'S DAY.)
WILL BE REPEATED IN AID OF
WAR CHARITIES
on SATURDAY the 28th inst.
AT 9.15 P.M.
་་
Prices as Usual:- $3.---$2.---$1.
(CHILDREN HALF-PRICE ON THE MATINEE).
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform
ንፃ
will be admitted at half price.
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
CHILDREN'S
PITH TOPEES
A Stock Of Our Popular Pith Hats
For Children Has Just Arrived.
BEST PROTECTION
FROM THE SUN.
Made From Selected Bengal Pith
Covered With Fine White Drill,
Brims Lined With Green Satin.
SAKURA BEER GOOD VENTILATION.
SOLE AGENTS: SUZUKI & CO.
ATELE 168 ALEXANDRA BUILDIND.
INFANT'S SIZES
A
Price $1.50
MEDIUM WIDTH
BRIMS
Price $1.75
WIDE BRIMS
Price $2.00
WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & Co., LTD.
20, DES VŒUX ROAD, HONGKONG,
TUITION IN GERMAN.
TN. view of the speedy return. to this Co one of the Germsıfs after the war, Mr. Fritz Hoggon- heimer (Nat. Brit.) is prepared to give tuition. In German to limited number of pupils, free of
charge.
Apply E H
Box No. 12700 Hongkong Telega
'KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN CLUB,
OPEN DAY.;
THE above will be held on SATURDAY, 8th inst,
at 3.30 PM when members will be at Home to their Friends,
D. 8 COOPER.
Hon. Becretary,
PREPARE FOR WET WEATHER!
Without doubt the need for a servios- able waterproof besomes more and more apparent
We have just received a delivery of
WATERPROOFS.
Made by a renowned maker of fully tested cloth in all weights and sizes at prices ranging from $17.50 each.
SPECIALLY MADE COATS FOR "GOLFERS, MOTOR-CYCLISTS and
SPORTS WEAR.
MACKINTOSH
& CO. LTD.
Men's Wear Specialists
16. DES VŒUX ROAD,'- 'TELEPHONE" 26
Powell
Wm
TELEPHONE 346
SPECIALISTS IN GENTLEMEN'S - WEAR.
We have just received a new Consignment of
TROPICAL
Lid
SUITINGS.
10
GREY and WHITE FLANNELS
SERCES
་་
and
"CASHMERES."
STYLE and FIT GUARANTEED.
COLUMBIA RECORDS.
2418
BY
Mr. IVOR FOSTER.
(THE FAMOUS BASS.)
At Dawning. ***
Tired Hands.
100
(Those Sad Blue Eyes.
2440
Ae Fond Kiss.
24.55
Revenge, Timotheus Cries.
2538
The Devout Lover.
(1 Heard a Trush at Eve, 1 Thora.
::
*
DOF
M
THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.
6, DES VOUX ROAD,
ER > E Z
N
TEL. 1322.
Bols
FAMOUS – GIN.
Known all over the World since its: For
A. D. 1575,
BOLE AGENTO:
GANDE PRICE & CO., LTU.
CHIE ROAD?
LUCAS
Page 5Page 6