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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1919.
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MUSICAL, JOTTINGS.
(BY "ENHARMONIC.")
I notice that references to the
great interest being taken in French music, in the Home and
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CORRESPONDENCE.
PEACE REJOICINGS.
(To the Edin of the Hoog
Tak grupa."}
THE COMING RACES.
TRAINING NOTES,
There was a fair amount work done this morning, but Sir,-After a couple of days nothing farther than already.
on the sand
The following times
were takea
Testerday two further cases of American Press, are becoming consideration with regard to the indicated was disclosed. All the during the war. Even in 1916 carabro-spinal meningitis were Oscar Hammerstein has recently bars appointed for the celebrations allops were on the outside (grass)
more and more frequent. Mr. long and respectable list of mem- and 1917 it gave good results but notified (both Chinesa), it was not till 1918 that, with the ending fatally.
been revealing to the New York of the forthcoming conclusion of course with the exception of: help of the United States, it be
and Philadelphia audiences the Peace, I think is right and justifi-Spade, which ra The Eastern Extension Tele-operatic music.
neglected treasures of French able to appeal to the Honorary course. plies from overseas were cut
Debussy and Committee for a bonus, entitled off and
tograph Co. notifies that until Carpentier have been brought to "Victory Bonus" Germany had depend wholly
ou what she further nice a limited number the fore, but Mr. Hammerstein's to all subordinate officers of the could obtain or steal from the of telegrams will be accepted greatest success appears to have Civil Service and the smployees to be granted countries surrounding her. Us daily for transmission to North been his presentations of Mas in general of the mercantile quarter-34; 1.8.3/5; 142.3/5;
DERBY GRIFFINS, fortunately for the Allies, Ger-America via Australia.
Grouse. One mile and many, by the collapse of Russia,
sanet's works. The performancea and other Companies, to enable 2.17; 2.50. had pushed her frontiers far easi
have been given in true Gallic every one, without exception. and was in military occupation
“Why did you hawk without
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Claret.
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"I only played for fun," said spirit, the artists being specially to celebrate the decasion with mile and a of the greater part of the rich a Chinese to Mr. Wood this engaged from Paris and including true rejoicing to their heart's 1.3.4/5; 1.43: 2.17.2/5; 2.491/5. quarter34.2/5; black soil area in Southern Russia. morning. It could not be for Maurice Renaud and Mary content However she did not gain much fun, as the game was fantan with Garden.
By true rejoicing 1 from this for the railways in that small stones. There will be less
mean that even those who are quarter:
One mile and district were entirely disorgan-attraction after a fine of $3 is paid
troubled with financial worries 2.24.3/5; 2.56.
38.3/5; 1.15.1/5; ised. and it was to transport the large quanti Police is confiscated."
impossible and the 10 cents seized by the to judge French oparn by German brations when such bonuses are half-422/5; 1.19.2/5; 1.57,- Many opera critics are inclined may also participate in these cele- Pink Eye. One mile and a ties of wheat and cora
standards. Carmen,
"Fans," given them, to Germany. As our blockade
"Thais" and other works, are
25; 2.35; 3.5.2/5.; 3.41. continued, Germany's position
I hope no firm or establishment not, perhaps, so deep as sote of in this Colony will deny such a-41:
Dusky. One mile and a half: became increasingly more pre-
a licence?"
1.15.2/5; the German operas, but they privilege to their employees, who 2.26.2/5; 3.04; 3.36.2/5. I "hare
1.49.2/5; carious, and the scarcity of
havean esprit and a sparkle which will undoubtedly be very grateful. foodstuffs became the greatest money. I cannot purchase one." problem in the Empire. TheThis was just a small informs the ponderous German works do scarcity of leather and textiles chat between Mr. Wood and a
not possess.
I have in mind was also also greatly felt, and Chinese,
as au instance Wagner's one and The latter will now ultimately these articles had to have to purchase a licence as well only comic opera. Die Meister- be replaced by more or less hope-as pay $4 into the Police Box.
singer von Neuremburg." Every less substitutes. In
time I have heard the opera, I have been puzzled as to why Wagner loaded the work with so much tiresome recitative.
Austria
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Yours atc..
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SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS. Variety.
One mile. 1.14.4/5; 1.50; 2.35.
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39;
Fairdooze. One mile-39;
1.14.4/5; 1.50; 2.25.
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HOUSING SCHEMES. All communications intended for publication should be address-matters were worse, and it is not
Morning Star. Ons mile and ed to the Editor.
The many friends of Mr. T. too much to say that the aur-
quarter. 36.3/5;
1.18; Sir-With reference to Mr.1.57.2/5; 2.36.2/5. render of that country, which Fuller, of Messrs. Deacon, Looker, after all meant the surrender of Deacon and Harston, have been gets almost bored with the part ad in your issue of last night re 1.15.4/5; 2.22.4/5.
Ons Alves's letter which was publish- Spade. One mile.-35; 1.9.2/5; The rate of subscription to "The Hongkong Telegraph" is Germany, was greatly precipit- glad to welcome him back again of Hans Sachs, which has a ten-"Fairplay's" questions. $36 per annum. (Payable in Advance.)
ated by the terrible economic to Hongkong. Mr. Fuller, who deacy continually to interrupt more than evident that Mr. Alves arising from our has just returned, went Home to the beautiful theme of Walter's is evading the questions set him,
OLD PONIES. It is a fearful weapon join up in the early days of the Priestlied"
Formoss Chief. One mile and in our hands still, and will be war, and has been a Lieutenant music of the opera is based.
upon which the or perhaps hecannot answer them. a quarter-34/2; 1.10; 1.42.- used again if necessary to force in the Queen's Own Royal West Germany to obey our demands.
In the first paragraph of his 25; 2.17 ; 2.49. Kent Regiment He was severe-
letter he states that it appears
Grey Goose. One mile and a ly wounded in 1917 and has now memories certain people, who are those questions with more of a 2.36.25; 3.7.2/5.
Is is astonishing what short that "Fairplay" had asked him quarter-10; 1.19.2/5; 1.58.3/5; been discharged from the Army-geanine music lovers, have. For mischievous intention than
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THE TRUTH FROM A GERMAN.
3 Night Hawk. One mile and a The multitude of German voices
instance, I inadvertently over-sincere desire to obtain the in- quarter-30.2/5;-;1.58; 2.32; creates not a little confusion. It is proposed to give a per- heard a gentleman, who, judging formation. Now, a great number 3.2.1/5. Only a few days ago, the German formance of Stainer's "The from his remarks, wasundoubted of my friends and myself bog
Barning Daylight. One mile Foreign Minister had the temerity Crucifixion" in St. to declare, so that the world might Cathedral on Good Friday even- tell a friend that he thought van and hope that Mr. Alves will not 1.49; 2.33; 2.54.1/5
John'sly a great lover of opera, recently to second "Fairplay's" questions and a quarter-38.2/5; 1.14; know it, that in the war Germanying and a large choir is being Rooey was wonderful in the part evade answering them this time. had suffered only an econmic formed for the occasion. Singers of Hans Sachs. Once having
Tytam Chief. One mile and a SORENSEN To Mr. and Mr. A. S. Sorensen, 127 The Peak, body, of course, except madmen, invited to send their names to part
defeat; not a military one. Every-who desire to take part are heard van Rooey in his celebrated states that had "Fairplay" in-
In the second paragraph he quarter: 38; 1.15; 1.51;
224.3/5; 2.56. a daughter.
knows that the truth is otherwise.
of Walther, in But we hardly expected for the Mr. J. W. Waite, P. W. D.. as Meistersinger, singing "The sun have appeared less unfair to the
American Chief. One mile:- the terviewed him, the letter would real situation to be so soon con- early as possible. The first was shining" (the prize song) general public. But on the 33.4/5; 1.7.2/5; 1.43.3/5; 216,- 33.4/5; 1.7.2/5; 1.43.3/5; 2.17. Weihai Chief. One mile firmed from Germany as it now is rehearsal will be held in the it ia inconceivable that the part other hand, had by & statement of the ex-President Cathedral on Thursday, March 6th, should be confused with that of interviewed him, he would have!
"Fairplay" 3/5. of the Reichstag, who says that on at 6 p.m.
Hers Sachs. It is many years stuffed "Fairplay" with all his November 10 Iast, when the
ago since I heard van Rooey in paraphernalia that "Fairplay original Armistice terms were accepted, a telegram from Marshal dialect each defendant client of forget his rendering of the beauti- appetite in setting the questions Mr. J. R. Wood knows what the Meistersinger but I shall never would, I am sure, have lost all his Hindenburg was read at a meet his speaks. A coolie graced the fal music set to his part, but for which he has justly set forth. ing of the members of the new and old Government declaring lock this morning and Mr. Wood the life of me I cannot remember that unless all the conditions were immediately declared that the who sang the tiresome recitative immediately accepted he would man was from Shanghai, and he included in the part of Hans be compelled to captulate with bis iso kaew what dialect he spoke. Sachs. entire Army. There we have When he saw that the Magistrate It is difficult to understand the attitude which the Germans proof positive that the Huns were had evinced keen interest in him, have recently assumed. As far as can be seen, there is every
absolutely beaten militarily a defendant felt that he would get reason for their maintaining one of passivity and silence, but frank admission by the German his discharge. Bat he was dis- nevertheless their arrogance is increasing daily. It will be interest-could no longer hold out against Sppointed. He got 21 days' hard is reckoned to be the greatest of
Commander-in-Chief that ing to note the manner in which they accept the renewed armistice, the terms of which will surely make them realise in full that their the Allies. It is good for the labour. His crime was that he upon them. Up to the present they do not seem to have perceived In view of its contents, Germans to what an overwhelming extent they are in the power of the Allies. of another generation will not be
that telegram has come to light. 130 lbs.
HONGKONG. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1919.
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Outside of Germany, Edward Greig, whose paternal ancestors, by the way, came from Scotland, song writers. The works of the
taken up with great enthusiasm et Home, this season, by The Chinese constable, who such artists as Nelli Gardini
that possibly he could do "Fair- In the last paragraph he states ¡play' a fair turn, as his principle is to return good for evil. Indeed?
Yours etc.,
PLAYFAIR.
Hongkong, Feb. 20, 1919.
only hope lies in the prompt carrying out of the conditions imposed sake of historic accuracy that stole a sheet of iron weighing Norwegian genius are being FAR EASTERN OLYMPIAD. |
intend to renew hostilities, is, we consider, fatuous. They have
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MANILA LOOKS TO HONGKONG.
mile:-35.4/5; 1.9.2/5; 1.43.2/5; Dan Dake and Doubtful. One 2.17.4/5. (Dun Dake ahead). 1.10; 1.44.1/5; 2.19.1/5.
Essex Chief. One mile →→→35; Congo Chief. 35; 1.10; 1.44.1/5; 2.17.2/5.
One mile
Black Jack. One mile and a half:-39; 1.13; 1.46.3/5; 2.22.- 3/5; 2.59.2/5.
North Star. One mile. Last three quarters:-36; L13.2/5;
1.46.
BILLIARDS.
GARRISON FINAL.
date are:-
STAFTS AND DEPARTMENTS.
They are tied hand and foot, entirely at the mercy of the victors.able to regale their offspring was found in a coolie house with and Hartridge Whipp (the And still we read reports. of aggressive speeches at the National with the "economic" fairy-tale.his Service revolver, when he was celebrated American baritone) Assembly at Weimar, refusals of German delegates to attend the For out of the mouth of the great Armistice Conference, and non-compliance with the demands made Hindenburg, the fallen Geruan apposed to be on chty, was this they having devoted whole coa- upon them. We are absolutely at a loss to account for this new,nburg, beforeutherich moming fined $50 by Mr. R. E. certs to Greig's compositions.
The final of the Garrison attitude. In the face of all the facts, the suggestion that they arena Hun, will sometimes tell Lindsell, or had the slternative of Hartridge Whipp recently creat
Manila correspondent Billiards Championship is now writes as follows:-
bring played at the Boldiers' absolutely no hope in this direction, and the same holds good with when he is in desperate straits. regard to their Navy. As far as internal conditions are concerned,
spending a mooth
Plans for the Far Eastern Club. The match, which is be ia gaol.
ed a great impression by his they are also in a precarious position. The whole country is torn TENNIS CEVELOPMENTS.
Mr. T.H. King (A.S.P.) said the rendering of the famous aren Olympiad, which will be held tween the Manchesters and the in Manila next May, are Staff and Departments, began on by political and social dissension, with Bolshevism and anarchy
C.S.P. took a very, serious view songs comprising the cycle "From
rapidly being consummated. Tuesday, the latter securing a always standing by ready to pounce at the first opportunity...
of the matter and asked the Fjord to Mountain."
Preparations are We are glad to see that &
being made lead of 147 on the first night's Economically speaking, the position is just as bad, for the Chinese Lawn Tennis Champion- constable had a good record. Mr. Mazistrate to do likewise. The
to entertain a large number of play. Last night three more blockade by the Allies still continues, and Germany has to rely on ship has been decided upon in D J. Lewis, who appeared for the ing the neglect of choral music and, special
A few weeks ago I was deplor- visitors from China and Japan games were played and all were the victors for supplies for her starving millions. Altogether it is a Hongkong, for among this section constable siid the reason why the in England and it is pleasing to ships for golf,
open champion- sorry picture of a people entirely incapable of helping itself out of of the community there are very policeman went into the coolie learn that there are distinct signs trap shooting are being planned.
won by the Manchesters, who polo and reduced the the many difficulties with which it is surrounded, and utterly many clever exponents of the house was to quench his thirst. of a revival of this most delight. The management is negotiating opponents to 64. The scores to lead of their dependent for its very existence on the benevolence of the victorious game, and the competition should it was an unfortunate coinciful form of music, the more so, special round trip rates from Allies. And this benevolence can be checked at will. What would produce some very fine contests. dence that the Police should have that the Royal Choral Society is Japan and China for the games. Staff Sergt. Sherratt...
with the steamship companies for become of Germany then? Her only hope lies in the Not many years ago the number Allies, who are in a position to give or withhold at their of Chinese tennis players in where his client was. He asked Albert Hall. Whenever I observe be provided so that visiting Staff Sergt. Stone discretion. Germany is absolutely helpless, and her present Hongkong could be counted on
raided the particular house giving a series of concerts, in the and special accommodations will Staff Q.M.S. Sheriff... attitude is simply flying in the face of Providence. A nation the fingers of one hand; now the Mr. Lindsell to exercise leniency. references to choral music my athletes and others may retura like the Germans has merited total destruction, for never was a Open Singles Championship of nation guilty of more infamous crimes, but despite this fact, we find the Colony is held by a member While a fireman, working on atmosphere and surroundings of
thoughts go back to the home promptly when the games Capt. Lammert her snarling at the band of those who propose to give her a new of this race, whilst many others of board a vessel now in the harbour, the building seemed particularly from Shanghai stating that the
old days of the Albert Hall. The are ended.
Staff Sergt. Lyth lease of life. The Armistice terms made express provision for the same nationality, are to be meeting the needs of the people of Germany, and the Allies on found among the top-notch tennisent out to purchase some vegeto lend themselves to choral Shanghai Polo Club will send a A cable has just been received their part have faithfully carried out their contract, but the Germans, enthusiasts. They are all good tables for his crew, his purse, recitals, Everybody was early in team to Manila. It is hoped that Sargt. Hall.... on the contrary, have failed to do so, and in fact, seem placed obstacles in the path of those who are trying to help them.
to have sportsmen, too. In this connect containing $64, was picked in those days and the ten minutes, a team will be sent from Hong- Drummer Hoofer "... We would have thought they would have understood how in the coming season, if possible, version is that he was jostled by before the performance com teams are getting into greatsbape Sergt. Bird
ion, we should like to see arranged Des Voeux Road Central His or quarter of an hour's wait kong and possibly from Peking. Sergt. Burrell utterly dependent they are, but still we find nothing but vindictive-an International Tennis Tourna- two ness and lying accusations levelled at our heads. They have taken ment, in which the teams could the defendant pat his band playing on the dark red decora The Tiro Al Blanco Trap Shoot-
The Manila and Stoteenburg Lieut. Col. Harvey... or three fellows and mepced, in the subdued light, and will make a good showing. the surest way to steel the bearts of the Allies, and to bring further be drawn from different national-into disaster on themselves. If they had obeyed the behests of the ities. The Police Reserve has pulled the purse victors, we might in time have thought that the new Germany had given us an example of the kind
pocket and
tions of the Hall put one in ing Club of Manila bas charge become a better nation, and we might have made the conditions of of thing we
perfect mood for what was to of the trap shooting tourna- peace less harsh than otherwise, but we have proved beyond dispute British, Chinese, Portuguese and who ran away. The fireraan clean, teams of passed it to two confederates,
ment and will offer a long that the German republican is the same as the German imperialist, Indian players having met in the latter managed to get clear, opened its season with a perform be in the hands of the Manila At the V.B.C. last night in the and must be treated accordingly. We have, of course, nothing to friendly rivalry for
seized defendant and although
list of prizes and silver cups. fear from them, but nevertheless, we must find a way to show them sion
The Royal Choral Society Arrangements for the golf will - COMPETITION. once and for all that they are a beaten and helpless people, and an event as we suggest would With the previous record of Legend",
of а shield, Such he was eventually run to earth. that their part now must be one of humiliation and expiation. It is prove’most attractive, "for besides the defendunterficted dustling for bass solo there is every indication that the Sergt. Drummond, R.GA beat clear that they have failed to realise this, and the only means is to the nationlities mentioned there stealing in 1915 the Police chorus of Walt Whitman's "Dirge compete.
Sullivan's Golden Golf Club. The regular events of open championship competition
Charles Wood's the Olympiad will be held and do this by force of arms, but our greatest wespon is the economic forward as tennis players, whilst The defendant protested at being aris "Recompense" from Parry's has offered to fake charge of the Drummond's best was impose harsher conditions before they can obtain peace. We can are the Japanese, who are coming were quite certain of a conviction for two Veterans; the contralo The local Chinese community the best heak haing 24 by Da
best athletes of the Orient will Sergt. Dayių, Bak, by 100 to 321 one, and if necessary, we shall wield it unsparingly. We have had our American friends might also accused in that fashion, and sag- "War and Peace" and the com- Chinese competitors when they The game
The game was fairly consiste surfeit of German arrogance, which must be stamped out for ever be able to raise a team, to say gested it was mistaken identity. poser's master choral work, arrive from the Chins Coast and Tei Ming La in order to safeguard the lasting peace which the whole world so nothing of any other races. The much desires and needs. It will be interesting to watch the effect ides might be worth entertaining, Mr. Lindsell said there was a Best Pair of Syrens" Let the will provide accommodations and Chinese players. of the terms of the renewal of the Armistice.
doubt and discharged him.
at any rate.
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