MR. DE LASZLO TO REMAIN BRITISH.
:GUILTY OF BREACHES
OF LAW.
Mr. Philip Alexious de Laszlo, the famona Court portrait-painter, in to remain a British subject A recommendation is to be made to the Home Office that his certificate be not revoked.
MEN'S SUMMER WEAR.
A "WOMAN'S CRITICISMS.
A lady writer in a Home papar saysSome psychologist should look into the problem of man's summer clothes. We have had a month's torrid weather; and, well, what did men wear in it ? Tweeds, surges. and dark cashmeres, broadcloths.
Their concessions
This was the decison given by to climate, when they make auf are two: a straw hat and a light the Committee on the Revocation waistcoat. The hat is a trap for of Naturalisation Certificates, heat. "presided over by Mr. Justice Salter, in the King's Bench' Division, after a heating which lasted four days.
Among the witnesses were Mrs. de Laszlo and a number of other distinguished people.
Mrs. Lucy Madeleine de Laszlo, dressed in a fawn costume, with
plume of ostrich feathers in her hat, described her meeting with Mr. de Laszlo in 1892, when she was studying music with her sister in Munich, and said they were married in County Dublin
in 1900.
As a member of an Irish family she was brought up with senti- ment of loyalty and attachment
to the British Crown. Nothing
had ever occurred to impair those
HONGKONG
SATURDAY, AUGUST 0, 14
THE NATION'S HEALTH NEW NEW
LORD LEVERHULME ON CLASS' DISTRUST.
At the opening meeting of the Landon Conference of the Royal Institute of Public Health, which was held at the Mansion House Lord Laverhulme, the president, announced that it was proposed to establish a permanent Endow- men Fund of at least £30,000. The King had sent a cheque for £100, and the Prince of Wales had also given a generous cheque.
Dr. E. H. Hope (hon, secretary) said that a letter of apology, sent on behalf of the Prince of Wales,
Now women, at any rate, in most years dress for the weather: light shoes, diaphanous stockings, maalin dresses, and featherweight hats. Men are by nature essenti-portant series ally sheepish; they follow the flock.
Only once in a month's careful survey have I seen a man in a cool linen suit: one in ten millions. They must have wool, wherever the mercury is, and though wool is scarce (and unnecessary), they submit to be fleeced by the tailor rather than be cool in cotton or linen.
If you doubt this, look at them from the top of a bus.
A man's straw-hat is ridiculous: and scared politicians say that
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction ca S.
FRIDAY, the 15th August »
1919.
commencing at 3 p.m. at A. King's Slipway, Wanchai The 28 Motor Boat "Boronia"
(Fitted with 4 cylinder engine.
THE VICTORIA
SUNDAY'S MATINEE
WE ARE SCREENING
ON
expressed the hope that the im-New-Sims Magneto & Paragon SUNDAY AFTERNOON
of conferences Reverse Gear. Awnings & side which the institute was holding screens. Speed 9 miles per hour) would be productive" of good results.
The Lord Mayor, who presided. said that the institute had for many years advocated tha organi- zation of a Ministry of Health. The first definite proposal to that end was made, he believed, at the congress held in Dublin în 1892, and he congratulated them on the renewal of their congresses an the eve of the formation of such a Ministry. It was also greatly to the credit of the institute that 30
democracy will reduce men to a years ago it secured the thorough-
Also
The Cael Class Yacht "Toinette'
(winner of 3 cups during the 1917 season, in good condition)
-On view Now Terms: Cash on delivery
Geo. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
ONLY.
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in
"THE TRAMP
FROM THE WORK OF THE POET,
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NOTICE.
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to her husband's common level. Nonsense: That going reform of the public health THE Undersigned has received 1. The Custodian in China of FAMOUS MOSCOW TRIO
straw-bat (men's) has done it. “
sentiments.
Asked as knowledge of German, Mrs. de donkey's breakfast the summer services of the country, the star Laszlo replied: "He writes rather a strange Hungarian sort of German. I think his vocabulary is rather bad. "
PATENT OF NOBILITY.
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instructions to sell by Public Auction on WEDNESDAY, the 13th August, 1919. commenting at I am. (For account of the concerned)
400 Cases Provisions
com-
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ting-point of all enlightened pro- From a bus-top London on agress in this direction. hot day looks as if some sardonic
Lord Leverhulme said that the jester had said to himself: "Let's establishment of a Ministry of crown these little folk, so that no Health was an auspicious event, Mrs. de Laszlo agreed that her man shall be known from another which the institute had done husband was proud to receive by his headgear." Yet the old much by agitation in the past to the patent of Hungarian nobility lady in front of me one Friday secure. It was a great honourto prising: Laundreca starch, oat, in 1912. He had been a very Don't it look nice to see all the the Prince of Wales took an in-ed beef and mutton, sheep and ox was gushing to her companion: the institute that the King and meal, rolled oats, corn flour, corn- loyal and enthusiastic Hungarian.
So cool and He felt very happy in England men in stror ats?
terest to its work, as Queen tongues, pickles, Navy sauce, beef dripping, hams, Victoria and King Edward also vineger, and was bringing up his children summery like!' as English children. He had
did. The position of the British bacon, table butter, Australian as- quite given up the idea of ever
Empire after the great war would sorted jam, golden syrup, Ameri- assorted biscuits going back to live in Hungary.
depend largely upon the way in can cheeses, Lord Lee, who was one of the
which the resources of the Empire etc. etc. sponsors for Mr. de Laszlo's
were developed. They were at naturalisation, said that nothing
least 100 times richer than they which had occurred since qualifi- She opened the letter for him, were a century ago, when their ed in the least his confidence in and, on reading in, he went to see forefathers had to face the pro- Mr. de Laszio's integrity or his the man. She heard him say.blems at the end of the Napo- fitness to be a British subject. "I don't know you What do you leonic War, and they were 100 times better equipped for facing want?"
those problems. No one had set them so glorious an example of duty as the King and Queen, and, stimulated by their example, it was not only a duty but a great privilege to endeavour to develop those resources in order to pay off the war debt.
Sir John Simon (for Mr. de Laszlo) asked witness if at the time he agreed to act as sponsor (in July 1910) he anticipated an European war in August.
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called at Mr. de Laszlo's studio and sent up a letter which she took to Mr. de Laszlo, although he had forbidden her to interrupt him while painting.
Next morning Mr. de Laszlo asked her for the envelope, which she had thrown away, and she found it süd gave it to him.
Witness replied, amid laughter. After the Committee had retir. "Certainly not. We were anti-ed for 15 minutes to consider cipating a war in Ireland."
their decision, the chairuan. Mr. Asked by Sir Archibald Bodkin Justice Salter, said that the with- of B certificate of why he thought Mr. de Laszlo drawal wished to become a British sub-naturalisation from a man was a ject, Lord Lee replied, "He had serious and permanent matter, a sincere and almost extravagant and, in considering a question of admiration for everything Eng-that kind, especially when the lish"
public danger no longer existed, the person who was threatened Sir John Lavery, the next with the loss of his citizenship witness, was entering the wit-was entitled to ask that the ness-box, when Sir John Simon matters relied remarked: "I need hot introduce you to the Court. You are a portrait painter, are you not?"
"I am told so." Sir John drily replied.
FAMOUS WITNESSES.
ONLY TWO CLASSES.
also
3
cases Medicine Oil bales Canvas (8 oz.)
$
11
cases Brass lamp burners
3
cases Grase Cloth
1
case Silk
On view from Tuesday, the 12th August, 1919.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
Geo. P. LAMMERT.
Auctioneer.
UNITED TO WIN THE PEACE.
as
4.
Enemy Property hereby in vites tenders by British Sub- jects for the purchase of the leasehold property situate în the BRITISH CONCESSION SHAMEEN. and known and registared at HBM. Con- salate-General at Canton as Lot Number 37a (Eastern half which leasehold proper- ty is held subject to the Lessees" covenants and the conditions contained in a Crown Lease of the said Lot for 63 years terminating on the 3 day of September, 1960. This property, which was lately, occupied by W.HH. Brockstedt, has an area of 6,326 sq. ft. and is situate on Central Avenue. A Residence, Servants' Quar- ters and small Godown are built upon the site.
2. The Custodian further invites tenders by British Subjects for the purchase of the lease- hold property situate in the BRITISH CONCESSION, SHAMEEN. and known and registered at H. B. M. Con- sulate-General at Canton as Lots Numbers 43 Section B and 65, which leasehold pro- perty is held subject to the Lessees covenants and the conditions contained in two Crown Leases of the said Lots respectively, the first for 99 years terminating on the 2nd. day of September, 1960, and the second, for 73 years ter- minating on the 3rd day of September, 1960.
This pro- perty, which was lately oc- cupied by Carlowitz and Com pany, has an area of 20,218 sq. ft. and is situated on Central Avenue and North Avenue. A Residence, Go. downs and Compradore's Quarters are builf upon the site.
He felt that the most regret table circumstance at the present time, and the one most likely to be urged upon the Government hamper and hinder. was the with a view to assuring Treasury suspicion and distrust which assistance. existed between various classes. There could be no room in this
King Manoel. who seconded. оп should be world for more than two classes definitely stated and proved, -the class that did its duty and said that everything that could NATURALISATION PANGS. the class that failed. They could be done now for public health Mr. de Laszlo, added the Chair-all combine in doing their duty, would be of the utmost import to his brother in and the first essential to that endance to the country: They had man, wrote Hungary that he had decided to was the abolition of epspicion been living in times when every They must re-effort-brains, money, and every- He added that he believed Mr. apply for naturalisation in this and distrust. d'e Laszlo had raised more for the country for the sake of his sons, cognize whole heartedly that thing they possessed-had been Red Cross than any other artist in and that he had only reached they must work together, now used for destruction. Let them England, and he had never doubt that decision after а severe that peace had been achieved, do the same now for recontruc- ed his honesty and good faith rental struggle.. The Committee as they had worked together tion. (hear, hear), and, as Lord
bad said, Mr. John Hassall, the well-did not think there was anything to win the victory. They must Leverhulme known artist. said he had known disloyal or discreditable in that: depend upon trade and commerce they had been united to win 3.
peace. One of the Mr. de Laszlo since 1911. "I told on the contrary, they thought to pay off the war debt. Com- the him once." he said, "that if I had that a man who could give up his merce was a science conducted most important questions they to draw a type of the British boy citizenship in his native country on the most delicate lines of had to deal with was the health I should draw one of his."
without some pang would not be scientific research and inter-of a country which," more than Sir John Simon: Did he resent of much use as a citizen in this change between nations. Com-any other, won the war. it and say: "No; they are or any other country.
merce was not warfare bordering hoped that they would have Hungarian boys"?
With regard to the money and on piracy. They had to produce really "mens saha in corpore Witness: No, he just shook my letters sent to Hungary, the the largest volume of output that sano," and also that the work hand.
Committee thought the letters willing hands and earnest hearts which had been done during the 4. showed that Mr. de Laszlo's sole and brains could apply them-war for the wounded. and which motive was family affection, and selves to, and, to achieve this, was now in progress for the that he had no thought or idea of health was the first foundation. men disabled in the war, would. any international effect or any- To draw attention to the question be utilised for the civil popula- The Rev. Thomas Yates, thing of the kind. It was, in fact. of public health had been for over tion. (Cheers.) minister of the Kensington impossible to imagine anything 33 years the aim and object of
Lord Beauchamp, in supporting Chapel, Allen-street, which the more innocent than, the whole the Royal Institute of Public the appeal, said that at a Berlin de Laszlo family attended, said bulk of the correspondence which Health. (Hear, hear.) * Conference, which he attended on Mr. de Laszlo had always spoken they had before them.
Lord Leverhulme dwelt on the behalf of the institute before the of the war from the standpoint of
work that had been accomplished war, the Lord Mayor of Berlin, by the institute, and pointed out entertained them at dinner. He that it had always suffered from remembered well the enthusiasm The action in the case of the lack of funds. In order to make with which, the whole audience, escaped prisoner was a serious it possible to provide an adequate led by their Gerinan, host, sang breach of the law and of the duties staff for higher research work it "Rule Britannia, Britannia rules 6.
waves." (Laughter and
Mr. de Laszlo, witness added, was so full of sympathy that "he could not do wrong to any living
animal."
MOTIVES OF PITY.
a man with interests completely The Committee accepted Mr.. English. He described his sons de Laszlo's statement. B.S most aggressively English with a dash of Irish in it." (Laughter.) Mr. de Laszlo was a very candid man, 'and if a man of that sort attempted any double dealing he would make a mess of
it.
Colonel Repington, the well know a military correspond. ent, Baid that in
his
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Ind, Australia and China,able on and after MONDAY, the and in Shanghai to the Custo- 25th day of August 1919 to Shareholders on the Register on MONDAY, the 11th day August 1919 and will be paid to Shareholders on the Colonial (Hongkong) Register at the ex- change rate of 3/6 per Dollar.
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of a British citizen. Mr. de was essential that it should have the Laszlo had acted, however, from a permanent endowment, and an cheers.) motives of pity, and not from a earnest appeal was therefore made
Lord Willoughby de Broke; desire to help a man to fight for for financial support towards that Professor Sir Thomas Oliver, Sur- Hungary or to hamper Britain. end The institute had not en- geon-Captain Sir Robert Hill "We have arrived at the con-joyed any Government grant, and Director-General of the Medical clusion," added the chairman, he felt that its work was of such Department of the Royal Navy), many conversations with him that no disloyalty or disaffection national! importance that 8 and Lord Knutsford emphasised Mr. de Laszlo bad never asked has been proved. that, although modest and moderate but sub-the vital importance of the work him any questions about military there have been breaches of the stential grant from the Govern- of the institute, and urged its operations.
law in regard to money and the ment would be a wise investment claims to public, support. Other witnesses included Pro-carriage of letters they were in- and expenditure of public funds. fessor Trouton, professor of advertent, and stopped when dis- The sum tdey were aiming at was physics at London University, covered. We are satisfied that at least £30,000, but some were who gave evidence from an invalid there has not been any conduct optimistic enough to declare that chair in the well of the court, and which would merit or justify the they ought to have fired it at spoke of the thoroughly English withdrawal from Mr. de Laszlo £50,000. charsoter of Mr. de Laszlo's sons. of the British citizenship he Mr. de Laszlo painted Lord enjoy s." Roberts portrait, and expressed to witness a warm admiration for Lord Roberts
THE ESCAPED FRISONER. Mrs Rose Collins, the servant,
effect that steps should im
He moved a resolution to the At the conclusion of the Chair-mediately be taken to place man's speech, which lasted for an the work of the institute hour and ten minutes, there was upon a sound and per an excited buzz of conversation, basis, that it was desi and men and women from all an appeal, shonid parts of the pourt, flockedorgand) issued for zde
ent.
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Inspection of the properties can be arranged by applying to H.B.M. Consul-General at Canton. Tenders in writing for either of the properties, which should be addressed to "The Custo- dian in China of Enemy Pro- perty, 20, Yuen Ming Yuen Hongkong, 28th July 1919. Road, Shanghai" so as to reach him not later than the 1st day of September, 1919, must be so framed as to re- main open for acceptance on or before the 18th day of September, 1919.
The Custodian is not bound to accept the highest or any tender received.
ALLAN G. MOSSOP. Custodian in China of Enemy
Property, 20. Yuen Ming Yuen Road. Shanghai, 31st July, 1919.
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