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NOTES & ›COMMENTS,
The Mui Tsai Decision.
THURSDAY. MARCH 23. 1922.
DAY BY DAY.
THE MAN WITH THE LEAST Col. Ward and other industrious CREDIT TAKES THE LEAST CARE {folk *t Home
have accom- plished their object, for the much-
OF IT.
announced in Parliament that the in Shanghai. Government of this Colony, in conjunction with the society formad bere a few months ago,
farewell season at the Theatre Royal to-morrow night.
ROUND THE TOWN.
“GO AND GET IT,”
(By "Gadabout.")
Mystery and Excitement at the Coronet.
PREPARING FOR THE PRINCE.
The Ex-Active Service Man's
Many Signs of Activity. Asscolation made a great hit with]| Very happy indeed is the title
As the days on which the Prince their dinner on Saturday night of the "super" feature at the of Wales is expected draw nast
discussed mini isai-system is to be) The Chinese Merchants Bank abolished. At least Mr. Churchill yesterday opened a branch office Everybody you speak to who Coronet Theatre this evening. or, there are growing signs of want seems to have had a real A command to the young news-activity in the work of preparing jolly good time and if the new paper reporter whose strange the Colony for the visit. The Association is a successful in all adventures forme the framework special Pavilion is rapidly near- "The Quaints" open a short the spheres of its activities of the story it brought him mys-fing completion, and a visit to it
bright future is assured. Every tery and danger; a suggestion to today by a member of the Tele body bemed out to enjoy them-the cinema public it will bring graph's staff revealed that the selves and everybody certainly them interest and excitement, for interior will not only be extreme- did. The new Association seams "Go and Get It" is seyond ques-ly commedious but will be faish- to be the only body in Hongkong tion the most thrilling and the ed off in elaborate style. Despite is needs. As Mr. Teesdale Mac-drama screened, "Go and Get It" made against the spending of so to discover what this Colony realmost fascinating First Nationallall the criticism which has been Kintosh remarked in bis amusing for the resourceful reporter that much money onthe Pavilion, there and peppy little speech, Hongit" meant the biggest sensation will be no two opinions that the
will prepare a scheme for aboli- tion of the system. Whether the visiting commission recently pro posed at Home will come to assist Members of the Craigengowar is not stated. Perhaps that project Cricket Club are reminded that has been abandoned on the ground the monthly dance will be held that the object in view has been on Saturday, 25th, inst., st 9 pm. attaibed. The task is not likely to be an ef
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| Churchill remarked, such an old«: Messrs. Mackinnon, Mackenzie koag could dɔ with an earthquake. his city bad aver offered, the most designers and contractors hava established custom cannot be and Co. forward us an aluminium It wants a social earthquake to bating mystery his profession carried out a really remarkable altered at a moment's notice. We paper knife made in the shape of wake things up a bit and I believe had ever faced. For the audience piece of work. wonder, by the way, how many an Australian boomerang which the Active Service Men's As-that "it" represents the deepest people in the Colony-Europeans the Eastern and Australian S.S.sociation will give this old Mid- interest a photoplay can arouse, around Statue Square and along The special pillars erected in particular we are referring to Co. are distributing as an adver-Victorian City a few shocks before the
keenes: enjoyment the the line of route the Prince will screen can give. The city's most take from Blake Pier to the any precision, familiar though
famous surgeon, its most promin-Pavilion are still wearing their
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we are with the term. As far as The health return for yesterday I was chatting to an Australianent judge and its most brilliant mat hats, but there is very little we were able to penetrate the shows three cases of plague (one the other day and somehow or attorney murdered on successive lett to do before they are quite problem when discussion raged fatal), one fatal case of small-pos other the conversation veered nights apparantly by the same reads to be decorated with the a few months ago, there are and one non-fatal case each of round to our school days. I was mysterious arency, with the same shields and festoons. Blake Pier sundry grades of these diphtheria, enten fever and educated is the Old Country" uncanny force that was the has had its new coat of paint at any rate as practised in casbro-spinal fever. The diph while his scholastic knowledge story the young reporter was told several of the big buildings near Chios itself. Here we believe the theris case was a Britisher; the was imparted to him in the land to go and get." How he suc- the waterfront have been washed worst characteristics have been rest Chinese. The rate of subscription to "The Hongkong Telegraph" is $35 modified.
of the kangaroo. I talked of ceeded, overcoming beastting clean and if the Prince arrives Even so, there are
fags." per annum. (Payable in Advance.)
He'd never heard of obstacles and outwisting astute before we have everything spick festures so reprehensible that the The rate per quarter and per mensem, proportional. Subscrip-system is certainly open to grave
rivals, makes a photoplay power and span it will not be for want em and when the system was On the pretext that they were tions for any period less than one month will be charged as for a objection. Such a rooted institu- detectivas looking for prohibited wouldn't stand for it. The ordeals
explained said the Aussies ful with suspense and startling of foresight on the part of those
with surprise. full month.
The adventure in charge of things. tion will doubtless tax The "Hongkong Telegraph" is delivered free when the addressee ingenuity of the reformers, and other of their countrymen near and the like ordeals in which danger and the treachery he over-interesting little episode on the
the arms, three Chinese stopped an- that I as a new boy had to endure and the romance he meets the is accessible to messenger. Peak subscribers can have their copies Mr. Churchill, as well delivered at their residences without any extra charge. On copies authorities here, is alive to the and took from his girdle a sum ofting other newcomers through rich vein of humour and the the boats in p r rehearsed their as the Cox's Path. Yaumati, yesterday; bad Ister played my part in put-comes still leave unhinted the Prass front when naval men of rent by post an additional $1.50 per quarter is charged for postage. dificulties of the transition $10 in Chinese subsidiary coins.
climes, flashed back to my memory, 1 Teat Single Copies, Daily, ten cents.
nameless task of lining the Prince's toute. paried. However, the problem is apparently
told him all about them too. "thing" and the dark intrigue. The proceedings were watched to be tackled in
Five men, two of whom showed" Yes; that's just what's wrong"Go and Get It."-go and get it with interest by large crowds of of twelvej months.being mentioned earnest, a period
revolvers, followed a water-car-with, England," he said. "firsthand in the realism that natives. for effecting the change. In passing 519 Sbangbai Street and forced and it's the same in Hongkong. rier of Taumati to her home at newcomer with you is an outsider it may be mentioned that,
themselves into the house, where. Uniil & fellow's been here about the Canton Government having after terrorising the inmates, thesa couple of years he's outside the issued a decree abolishing mui Lyci, proposals are now on foot stole money, clothing and jewel-pale."
lery of the total value of $104] for organising institutions to give and escaped. the girls a fresh start in life. A British colony
must not lag
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Marriage.
DINSDALE-3MITH-At the Peak Church on Wednesday, 2nd March, 1922. Felix Amyas Dinsdale, second son of Mrs. and the late G. K. Dinsdale, formerly of Yokonams, to Dorys Margaret, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Smith, Dadles Worcestershire. (Japan papers please copy).
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1922.
SERVING KOWLOON.
...
lise.
the
COURT MARTIAL.
There seems to be some doubt in the minds of Kowloon res- itents 28 to whether it is necessary for them to illuminate their house, seeing that it has been announced that the Prince will not be landing on that side There's something in what that
A Private in Trouble.
of the harbour. Arepresentative Aussie said. We are rather' apt
of the Hongkong Telegraph called bebind Chios, and perhaps, A resident of the Peak Hotel, to be hard on the newcomer, Charges of stealing a suit offon Mr. C. Montague Ede this will not prove so formidable a suddenly died at the Peak Hotel it's part and parcel of an English breaches tackled in earnest. the obstacles Mr. Charles Hecry Wailar, especially in Hongkong. Maybe khaki drill clothing and of morning and in response to en- of discipline were quiries was told that although has been supposed, espacially if yesterday. the use of death man's nature. (I was going to preferred against Private there was no provision in the influential Chinese co-operate. being stated as heart failure. The use Britisher instead of that word Lowrie, of the 2nd. Battalion, official programme for the Princa
deceased arrived here by the Englishman" so as not to ge: King's Regiment, at a District to visit Kowloon, it Sicilis last week from Bombay friend Robi. MacWhirter's back Court Martial convened at possible that during his trip on and had been staying at the Peak up but if I use the term which Murray Barracks this morning. the harbour to view the illumina Hotel since. The remains were includes those North
of the Major H. G. Wright of the ions be might step ashore on that removed to the Mortuary. Tweed it will also include these King's Regiment, presided and side. In any case," added Mr. onder the Southern Cross) We the other members of the Court Ed, it would be a great pity if is inclined to regard it as idiotic Lieutenant R. H. Jones, D.S.O. call it cur reserve but the Aussie were Captain Olliver, R.G.A. and loon, apart from the water- front, were dark. There are nobhishness and when you come M.C. of the 2nd. Battalion, King's plenty of lanterns for all and it is to think of it that's about what it
quite an inexpensive must:er to really is. For bis first year the
Regiment
get enough to outline the houses. Captain J. M. Collins, 2ad. Bat-It would be very inexpensive bat average youngster who cames!
The Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak.
The intimation given at Tuesday's meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, of the impending resignation of the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak from Legislative Council was confirmed by that gentleman
won.
In his round is the Billiards Championship with Ho Shai cheong last night C. Earnshaw at an interview given to Press!
The scores were 50 to 476 representatives yesterday. The Earnshan highest break was 23 explanation is simple,
During
and Ho Shai-cheong's 40. To- with the public affairs of theR. F. Luz at 8.30 o'clock. Colony," said Mr. Lau. "I could
Both
was 19
their
the thirty years of my association)eight L.. A. Osmund will Plas/out here gets to know hardli talion King's Regiment, prosecut-frery desirable if Kowloon res
anybody and has practically ed. the accused being nodefended idents did iliuarinate na social life #t *!! And The accused pleaded guilty to houses." antil ha CAD get inside all charges, and the President some charmed circle tha read signed statements from poor Griffin (a term used in a various witnesses which showed
WAJ
not call a minute my own. There have shown very good form and the match should be very After reading the comprehensive speech delivered by tend to my own business as i not sufficient time to at-
interesting. the Chairman at last night's meeting of the Kowloon should like. I have therefore
neighbouring Colony and I believe that on coming out from a parade "MUI TSAI" SYSTEM. Residents Association. we think there is ample justifica-decided to resign." This has All the Catholics of Hongkong understood here) has to mape in the accused was found to be wear- tion for Mr. da Roza's closing observation, that the As- sound of finality. Apparently are cordially invited to attend the his bed-sitting room in his hotel ing the drill khaki suit which was sociation has had a year of useful endeavour in attempting however, Mr. Lau will accede to Mission which will be given by a and probably spends most of his stolen from a comrade who slept Local Societies. Activity.
how mucbin the eame room with him. When to improve the amenities of life of the peninsula. Much that he should continge in office as dral of the Immaculate Concep- longer he has to go to finish his questioned by a superior officer of the work which the Association has discharged bas been its Chairman. After thirty years tion. The Mission will begin on agreement. And maybe he's one the accused made a false state-in yesterday's cable message from In regard to the news contained bidden from the public view, but the review given at last public service, including eight Monday, March 27, and will end of those who shared your bit of meat, to the effect that it was home to the effect that steps will night's meeting abundantly shows that much has been years on the Legislative Coun-on Passion Sunday, April 2nd. trench over there. That's what issued to bim in mistake by the be taken by the Colonis! Offer, attempted and not a little done. There is, however, a deal sel, the Senior Chinese Member 1923. A sermon will be delivered the Ex-Active Service Men's dobi (lodian washerman), and in conjunction with the local
the Chinese Chamber's desire Maryknoll Father in the Cathe-time working out
of work ahead for the Association, but it is evident that, if his decision is irrevocable the commence each day at 6 p.m. to. and may they bare every charge of a breach of disciplins.
is certainly entitled to a rear, and every day. The sermon will Associstion is out to put an end thereby lay himself open to the Government, for the abolition of
serve.
success.
with the excellent grip it has on local conditions, it will sood wishes of British as well as-Adet.
the muter system of domestic continue to watch the interests of those whom it seeks to Chinese residents will go with
The accused made no statement service, an interesting statement to the Court and the President was made to-day to a Telegraph him in his retirement-though he
The acting Consul for Norway,
Saturday night was really quite accepted his admission of guilt to representative by the Hon. There are two matters that stand out prominently in will still have plenty to do. It is almost superfoous to re-
Mr. Sverre Berg, is to be married shock in this social earthquake all the charges except the second Secretary of the Anti-Mui-tasi the list of accomplishments for which the Association cank that Me. La possesses a hurtly. His bride is Miss Con. the Colony' going to get. A one of receiving, which was an Society, Mr. C. G. Anderson. take some credit. Both have to do with the housing exceptional knowledge of the stance Mary Hendry, who is com- dinner at Hongkong's premier alternative count to the major
It appears, from what Mr. Ander. question. From the very start of its existence, the As-affairs of the Colony, with which ing down from Shanghai by the Hotel and all the guests (or charge.
son says, that recently the repres- The saatenca ofthe Court will entatives of the two, associatioda sociation has been most active on this subject, and it can he has been identified as civil 58. Toro Maro. Another ap. almost all) tarning up in ordinary
interested in the movement, name- be no exaggeration to say that the many specific cases of servant, merchant, legislator, end proaching wedding is that of Mr. common or garden lounge suits be promulgated in due course,
general committee man. His William Henry Ward, abipwright Something which is "simply not
r the Society for the Abolition
nolice of the Government proved a factor in bringing for in that year he was appointed is to marry Miss Alice Maud beer dose. And the dinner tasted) - Ob, come, don't get down in the the Protection of Mui-tapi, mat in high rentals which the Association brought to the busiest time was perhaps 1597, R.S., of H. M. S. Moorhen, who done" really and truly now has
of Mul-Tesi, as represented by Mr. Anderson, and the Society for about the introduction of the "Ordinance restricting a member of the Committee of the Mallet, of St. Ebbs.. Oxford, Done the worse for it. Much bet mouth about it," he sympathised coolerence with the Secretary for
committes of the
England.
The
we go
out with
she
I
coraider abe
ter in fact. I don't condemn "glad rents. Likewise, the Association can justly claim some Society for the Protection of
rags." The ladies like us to wear really believe I am in love with asked by the official to combise you never can tell you know." Chiness Affairs, when they were credit for its share in the public meeting which caused the Women and Children, a member
'em wh'n Government to abandon the proposed increase in house of the Hoogkong Sanitary Board,
a member of the Distrist Watch bring appointed for an early admit they dreas mostly to domesticated, good-tempered and workable scheme on their joint them and (although they don't her. She is rather nice looking, forces and appoint a joint com- taxes. If the Association has done nothing else, these two Committee. hoporary secretary gathering at Shanghai.
dresses well. sbe is mittes which would submit & bits of good work more than justify its existence. Aud of the Ellis Kadoorie Chinese Minister to Peking, Bir Beilby to do our little bit to please them
please us and I suppose we ought mothe ly and we can only rerecho the hope so strongly expressed last School's Society, and a member Alston, will head the British delo in return sometimes. The greater at L & poor scrib
aspirations. To make the con- would make 20 idea! wife ditions
not too barah for night that the Government will keep the Rent Restriction of the board sad of the executive gation which will also include percentage of young fellows who fier, what chance do I stand? the Ordinance in force until the housing supply is adequate Hospital, in which he is still Counsellor to the Legation, anti fronted shirt is their lives interested in her. I know it features of the messure and the
Tung Wah Mr. H. H. Fox. Commercial come to Hongkong never wore &
and employers,
at the isame time notto expose the mui- There are taipans who to the community's needs. That time is not yet.
interested. In addition, he is oficial of ripe experience out before they came East. Yet for There is an eminent Hongkong Executive Committee that was reisais to undae risk, were the msin The chief matter of complaint voiced at the meeting chairman of the
Prince of here, and undoubtedly a very good some reason, which I must con legal luminary who sees her appointed to investigate thems was the interminable delay suffered in regard to the pro-Wales Chinese C.mmi tee man for this business, Some foss I've never been quite able to mised Hospital. It is a most regrettable fact that. whilst Altogether the Hon. Mr. La curiosity will be felt concerning fathom, as son as they get to every day. I know he does condition is still at its task. the site was approved more than a year and a half agoing example of Anglo-Chint appointed. The knotty question fanatice of the sbeurd manie. breaks over bis face as she comes Chu-pak's career provife a ship the techaics! advisers to be Hongkong those are the worst his eyes and the smile which I've seen the light that comes into
It was stated by Mr. Ander- tenders have not yet even been called for. The chairman's co-operation.
of the abolition of skin, which has The new Agociation's out to down
900 that the decision of speech last night showed that the Association has been
the Home Government been in abeysoce since the that, too. "Come in any old closinto view. It's a hopeless casess
MLY most insistent in pressing the urgency of this matter on
treaties concluded with
have the That's the ide
far as I'm concerned and I told my
been the outcome of pal all about it. "Don't you public agitation here and at was recorded recently that within a few weeks dese on revision of the Chinese Customs seriously. At Washington it was be investigated
worry," he said, "love's & very Home, in regard to which the thirty Europeans from Kowloon had heen sent to hospital it was arranged that the Com generally conceded that "likin over an appetiser the other night, you- after all, you know." "But bave given the authorities a lead "Gadabout," said a pal to me funny thing and she might prefer Conference mentioned above may across the barbour. In a few months time the Peak mission for settling dr tils should most go." The removal of this old "you look blue. What is it? it's
089," I no
whispered, to start Hospital is to be closed, and this supplies an additional sit within period of a few and far-spreading abuse, if you look as if you were in love."she's already married. My measure. reason why the Kowloon institution should be pushed on months. The Peking Gover accomplished, will mark a red His surmise was correct. I had pal sympathised. "Aud with all possible speed. We have not the space to com- the prospect of increased rey nu, omic history. With a Customs secret that I in my folly thought got children."
ment, encouraged doubtlers by lett day in China's econ-to confess that he had guessed the than that," I added,
**she's He wanted to rent on the many other points raised at the meeting, but has shown unwanted celerity s07:sx conditional upon its boli was concealed deep down in the know who she was. "Do I know it is evident that the Association is keeping good pace in preparing for the assembly. tion, the rapublic's Government bottom of my heart. And getting her?" he asked. "I don't know"1 Tenterden's ancient town hall! with the growing needs of the peninsula and is performing and Britain is reciprocating this is offered an incantive to co-confidentis, I told him the whole replied. "I expect so she's known beld on lease by the corporation, its functions in a manner beneficial to the community at for Foreign Affairs announced in will be hailed by nobody are I told bin, my case is absolutely who is she? he enquired. "Mrs. Alderman Judge, who has pres
spirit, for the Under Secretary operate towards this end, which story. And the worst of it is, to almost all Hongkong." Then was recently purchased by large.
Parliament that our delegates are then by native traders.
hopeless. She is not for me." Duff. You'll find her on page 8,"Jented the building to the town,
Likin
the Government, but with little taugible result so far. It ference decided in favour of the,pepwingly to
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