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or other of the three parties must agree to take up the reins of Government-
A message to hand yesterday made mention of a report that Mr. Ramsay Macdonald is busy Cabinet-making, and that he has offered Mr. Sidney Webb the Colonial Secretaryship. What|
DAY BY DAY.
WE SHOULD · ESTIMATE THAT ONE MAN IN EVERY TEN GETS HIS LIVING BY TELLING OTHERS HOW TO DO THINGS HE CANNOT DO HIMSELF.---From "His Lady Secretary."
The Shanghai Interport Rugby players are returning North by the French mail steamer Amboise this afternoon.
TO NIGHTS BALL.
PROMISE OF BRILLIANT
RUGBY FOOTBALE.
SHANGHAI DEFEATED. BY NAVY.
FUNCTION.
Those attending the City Hall It must have been a rather to-night for the annual St. tired and stiff rugby fifteen from George's Ball will find a simple Shanghai that turned out on the but pleasing scheme of decors-Club football ground yesterday tion. A castle-like and battle afternoon to meet the Navy, for THE NEW REMINGTON measure of truth there is in this The e-ere 14 more cases of mented entrance is surmounted only the previous day they had by the big emblazoned sign "St. played and defeated Hongkong. story we cannot tell at this dis-small-pox notified yesterday, all George for berrie England," the And it was, therefore, no disgrace being Chinesc excepting one whole forming a very effective for them to suffer defeat, as they tance from the centre of politics, Indian
design. The entrance hall and did by sixteen points to three, as (although we can well understand
the main stairway have been em-there are many in this Colony that the Labour leader may be
bellished with clusters of flags who think the Navy side slightly and the usual ferns, the stairway auperior to the Interport team. Hlooking about for likely Minis-
itself being lighted up by red and notwithstanding the fact that the ters in the event of his being
white electric lights. On the Club has already beaten the Navy called upon to form, a Govern-
right is the usual card room, this year in a Cup match. Yester ment. Even if Labour receives
the scheme here being entirely day afternoon's match was bright such a call, however, it would be
red and white, the bunting for and interesting, but the Navy was the "ceiling" being so arranged always the better and livelier in just as uncomfortable a plight
as to form a huge St. George's side. The teams turned ankas as either of the other parties.
Crosa.. On the laft is the bar, the follows Nothing revolutionary, such as
signs To Rose and Crown" and
The Dun Cow "giving a typical Shaw, C.R.W. Thomson, H. W. P. Shanghai-G. D. Nicholl; J. the Capital Levy scheme, could
English flavour to the hostelry McMeekin (capt), G.F.W.Bichard; be attempted, for fear of defeat Records taken at the Botanic At the head of the first flight of R. L. S. Webb, G. E. Goolden; W. when it came to a division. The Gardens show that there were stairs is a big St. George's shield. E. D. Smith, V. R. Jones, J. c. General Election has certainty slight falls of rain on nige days electrically lighted, this being Stewart, E. A Jenkinson. B. S. during December. The total fall draped with two large flags of Stephenson, SA. Grew, W.D. Neil left the political situation in a was 0.63-inch.
the same cross, On the stairs and T. Leach. very confused and muddled state. Those of us who are interested in future developments can still
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HONGKONG, 4th Jan.. 1924.
THE POLITICAL -MUDDLE.
After the Treaty.
down" of the Powers would be a
J.
Owing to the indisposition of our contributor, "The Armchair Critic's notes on local cricket will not appear this week.
In the New Year golf competi- rion the Mixed Foursome was won by Mr. and Mrs, C. C. Stark (3 down), and the Bogey Pool by Mr. F. S. Harrison (2 up).
tion.
the walls are decorated with the
Royal Navy.-Mid St. Croix: arms of prominent English towns Ldg. Sto. Wiscombe, Pay. Mid. and also representations of red Wilson, Mid. Sladen, P. O. and white roses.
Shenton: A B. Dowden, Lt. The two big dance halls are Montgomery; Lt McBride (capt.) vory simply treated, red and 1 Menzies, Mid. Yale, Lt white streamers with town and Harris, L. Harton, Mid Robert- city shields being practically the son, Mid. Palmer and C. P. 0. entire embellishment. The lights Gough.
Shanghai attacked at the out-
Mr. W. Sinclair is giving a have been covered with red and All discerning observers pre private exhibition on the 10th and white paper and, doubtless, when dicted that the result of the peace 11th instant,at his Peak residence, the halls are lighted the effect set, bus robust tackling on the with Turkey-the virtual "climb of stage models which he has de will be quite pleasing. In St. part of the Navy's defence brought gradual elimination of Europeans signed for the Wembley Exhibi-Andrew's Hall is a large painting relief, as also did a fine dribble by A fine three- from that country. Either they
of St. George, whilst in St. P. O. Shenton.
movement ended. "in would have to leave
George's Hall the big picture of quarter under
the Iste Queen Victoriais bladen crossing for the Navy. |pressure brought to bear on them The American business com-draped with huge flags of St Yale converting. The Navy again or else the conditions of their munity is giving a tiffin at the George. The ante-rooms have distinguished himself by a fine sojourn would be made such as to Hongkong Hotel on Tuesday next also beer pleasingly transformed run, pasting to Yale for the latter decide them to shake the dust of in honour of Captain Robert the predominant colours being to register a further try. the country from off their shoes. Dollar. the well-known shipping red and white. Various incidents, soon, after the|
Perhaps the most effective difficult angle. Just before the treaty had been sigued, pointed to
item in the decorations is the interval, the Navy further in the conclusion that discrimination
passageway leading from the creased their lead, Sladen scoring against foreigners was to be a
Our Picture Page to-morrow main stairs to the official supper the best try of the match by major part of the Turkish will include a fine group taken at table. This has been transform-clever work, Yale again convert administrative policy and the the police New Year sports: two ed into a pretty trellis-work bowing. The interval thus arrived latest indication of this trend is excellent pictures of the foreign with red and pink rambler roses. with the Navy thirteen points up. In the second half, Shanghai
The Philippines.
After the heated controversy of some time back. the burning. Philippines in- with 一篮
question oi
magnate.
Kowloon.
CRICKET.
UNIVERSITY v. CRAIGEN- GOWER.
Ho
just failed to convert from s
teen points to three.
For
were
P. H. Holyoak,
vitations have been sent out. (Chairman), Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird The President of the Society this (Vice-Chairman), Sir Claud year is Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Severn, C.M.G., LL.D., Hon. Mr. and the official supper-party will Justice Gompertz, Hon Mr. H. E Mr. D. G. M. Bernard (President) Edkins, Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, be composed of the following Pollock, K.C., Mr. G. T. M. and Lady Stubbs, H. E. The Go KC. C.B.E., Hon. Mr. A. R. vernor and Mrs. H. R. B. Hancock, Lowe, Mr. E. D. C H. E. Senor J. Batalha de Freitas Hon. Mr.
Wolfe,- and Lady Leveson, H. E The Dr. G. Montagu Harston, Hon. Commander in Chief and Madame Mr. E. R. Halifax, Commander Lady Rees Davies, The R. R. The CoL, Mr. C. Montague Ede, Lieut de Freitas. H. E. The General and C. W. Beckwith, RN, Mr. P. An Bishop of Victoria and Mrs. Grace, Col, W. Nicholson, C.M.G., D.S.O Mr. H. R. B. Hancock (Acting Mr. H. R. B. Hancock, Mr. C. G. Vice Pres.) and Lady Chater, Alabaster, K.C., Mr. G. H. Piercy Commodore H. E. Grace and Mrs. (Han. Secretary) and Mr. H. E. Pollock, Hon. Sir Clead Severn Hollands (Ball Secretary).
Decoration Committee. Mr.
the notification to foreign shipping men-of-war assembled off Canton: The President's table is horse- companies operating to Con and a group of the England v.shoe in design, the back and had more of the play and stantinople that all loading and Scotland football teams which resides of the stage having been pressed for a long spell. junloading operations, customs
draped with bunting, amber and an infringement quite near the Important political develop-formalities and pilotage must be cently met on the Club ground.
black being the principal colours Navy goal, the visitors ments are expected to take place performed by Turkish Moslems.
used. The theatre itself has also awarded a penalty kick, Mc- at Home within the next few concerned that the supply of
It is pointed out by the companies The following
forthcoming been liberally treated with bunt-Meekin making no mistake. Soon days. Parliament is due to re-Turkish pilots is inadequate and weddings are announced: Mring of various colours, whilst after another penalty kick was
William Van Agnew, chartered the main. table will
awarded, but the same player assemble in less than a week's they are often inefficient. Trouble accountant of Manila, to Miss lighted with little standard failed to make the points. Shortly time, so we should son know "hasing their action on the Treaty from Fogiand by the sa. Mentor: decorations as
is sure to arise. The Turks are Mary Murray Stewart, en route lamps of old gold colour. The before the final whistle Wiscombe who is to carry on the admin- of Lausanne,"
a whole can be got over again for the Navy, but Truis, hesitant Mr. Horace Blood, R... HMS accurately described as simple the points were not improved istration of the country's affairs. diplomacy has a great deal to Titania, to Miss Doris Mary Visitors should look out for the upon. The Navy thus ran out The Baldwin Government still answer for.
Tenner Ravers, Kingsclere Hotel, picture of St. George slaying the winners of a good game by six- holds office, but it is obvious that
| Dragon of Killjoys.
OFFICIAL SUPPER PARTY, as'a consequence of the General
We learn that about 1,100 in-1 Election it will find continuance therein no easy or enviable task. At any moment on an issue in which it may find itself opposed dependence -coupled
C.R.C. V. CIVIL SERVICE. by the other two parties it would demand from certain Filipino be hopelessly outvoted. If Mr. politicians for the recall to the The following will represent the
U.S.A. of Governor-General Chinee Recreation Club in Baldwin carries on, we should wood-bas been suffered to fade friendly match against Civil Service not expect him to bring forward into the background of
then the C. R. . ground on Satur unduly contentious proposals. newspaper reader's outlook. but day. M. Tan, M. K. L, M.W. such as tariff reform, but, even served to remind one that the Hung, Shi Yakekwan. C. Choa. Ng an occasional paragraph has Lo. G. Lee. H. C. Hung. W so, it is quite conceivable that on dispute has not by any means Sze-kwong. C E. Wong and H. important questions in the realm been shelved. There appeared to Ching, of foreign politics it might find be some difficulty recently about itself in sorry isolation. There- President Coolidge. a Manila the choosing of a delegation to fore..unless the Conservatives paper asserting that whilst many The following have been elected and Mrs. Stephen, Hon. Sir Paul confine their energies to non-prominent Filipinos were to the to represent the University 1st XI Chater and Lady Brunyate, Hon. L. G. Bird (Chairman), Commen controversial issues, or manage they were shy of doing the gower to be played on the latter's Gompertz,
fore in agitating for independence in a League match against Craigen Mr. H. E. Pollock and Mrs. der C. W. Beckwith, R. N., Mr. Hon. Mr. A GWA. Cornell, Lt. Com. Hake, to come to some understanding journey to America to lay the ground on Saturday at 2.15 p.m. Stephen and Mrs. Holyoak, Sir R. NR., Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, with one of the other parties. Mr. case for the Islands before the sharp-A. A. Bujah (Capt.), William Brunyste and Mrs. Bird. Mr. Thos. Grimshaw, Mr. Edward Baldwin's Government cannot Administration at Washington. H. 3. Palberchet, E. K. Quick, H. H. Mr. Justice Gompertz Cock, MI D. Martyn, Mr. Unfortunately for the aspirations R. A Ponsonby Fane, M. Hand Mrs. Sutherland, Hon. G. H. M. Bannerman, Mr. V. bope, even if it decides to con- of these home-rulers, their ranks Hoffey, A. S. Hett. W. M. Gittina, Mr. P.. H. Holyoak and Sorby and W. W. Greig. tinue functioning, to have a long have not been united, and mutual T Q. Yeuw, D. Lsing. S. Mrs. Alabaster, Mr. G. T. M. Music and Dancing Com-
recriminations have occasionally Hachiuma and A. N. Other.
Edkins and Mrs. Hamilton, mittee-Mr. W. A. Dowley taken the place of ordered debate.
Dr. Montagu Harston and Mrs
(Chairman), Mr. H. B. L. London Conservatives, we see, However, the case for the Philip.
Dickens, Mr. R. Sutherland ant Dowbiggio, Mr. G. Grimble, Mr. On Saturday, on the H.K.C.C. Mrs. Orpen Sanders, Lient.-Col. T. F. M. Bevan, Mr. J. H. Fare dead set against the possibil-pines has been brought to the
notice of the fair-minded people ground at 2 p.m. the following G. Bird and Mrs. Batterworth, Donnithome, Mr. S. F. Chubb. ity of a Labour Government, of the United States, and the teams will represent Married and Mr. C. G. Alabaster and Mrs. Mr. A. H. E. Cobb, Mr. H. which they consider would be Filipinos can be assured of a Single. Teams will tiffin at 1 Hareton, Mr. W. A. Dowley and Hancock, Mr. G. Henderson, Mr. highly injurious to the nation's Proper hearing. A message pm. sharp, so that an early start Mrs. Airey, Mr. P. J. Wilton and Bulmer Johnson and Mr. H. Day. domestic and foreign policy in the subject by stating that the
published to-day revives interest can be made:
Mrs. Cock, Mr. H.B.L. Dowbiggin Cloak Room Committee-Mr. and Mrs. Grayburn, Mr. E. Cock E. Cock (Chairman), Mr. G They even go so far as to sug-controversy is absorbing the (capt), H. Hancock, T. E. Pearce, and Mrs. Cassidy, Mr. V. M. Gray- Henderson, Dr. G. Montague gest that, if Mr. Baldwin cannot attention of Congress and excit- Col. T. A. Robertson, G. R. Sayer, burn and Mrs. Beavis, Mr. P.S. Harston and Mr. E. Ralphe. carry on, Conservatives genered that amongst the plans sug- Hollands, E C. Hagen, H.
ing much comment. It is report- E. B. Reed, E.J.R. Mitchell, H. E. Cassidy and Mrs. Wilton."
Card Room Committee.-Mr. ally should support a
OFFICIAL LANCERS. A. G. Coppin (Chairman), Mr. T. Liberal gested for regulating the status Griffin and D. E. Donnelly... administration Apparently they of the Islands is one favouring
The dance programme consists E. Pearce, Mr. H.-P. Winslow, Single.-R.E.A. Webster (capt), of 22 dances with two extras, the Mr. V. M. Grayburn and Mr. H. think that anything is to be pre- dominion government as in
Canada. As an unbiassed and H. Owen Hughes, G. R. More, only typically English dance C. Shrubsole. ferred to a Labour Government absolutely impartial observer, the gland, .V.T. Dean, C. H. Those taking part in the official Mr. R. J. Wilton (Chairman).
E G. Lammert. D. W. Leach, El being the opening Lancers. Wines and Supper Committee.” It is to be doubted, however, if writer of this comment is of Piercy, D.H.F. Mc Master, C. R. set will be The President, Mr. Mr. T. E Pearce, Mr MEF the Liberals hold the same opin-opinion that some such arrange Baron and C. V. Mark. Ions. Mr. Asquith has certainly solution. As with India, the The following will represent Mr H.E, Pollock, Admiral and L. Ralph, Mr V. Walker, Mr. G. and Mrs. H.R.B. Hancock, Mr. Airey, Mr. A. Piercy, Mr. A. 8. ment is sure to prove the ultimate
and Mrs. R. Sutherland, Mr. and Exell, Mr. P. S. Cassidy, Mr. D. spoken strongly against the idea people of the Philippines the 1. P. C. 2nd. XI in a League Lady Leveson, General and Lady G. Wood, Mr. A. Nicholson, Mr. [of any understanding whatsoever require & greater measure match against the K. C. C. 2nd. Fowler, Lady Bees Davies, Sir W. J. Eldridge, Mr.8. Baker, Mr.
with the Conservatives, and we of participation in the govern XI on
the latter's ground Cloud Severn, Commodore and W. J. Hill, Mr. V. C. Labrum and ment of thair country, but owing tomorrow at 215 cannot conceive, in view of the to their partial state of advance. D. Rumjahn, Sirdar Khan,
Mrs. Grace and Mrs. Gompertz Mr. WW. Brackenridge, si
Much credit redounds on Mr. recent reunion, that Mr. Lloyd ment, the contrasts in their stages F. M. et Arculli, AH. M. Samy, THE COMMITTEES. HE Hollands, who has dis--- George would part company of education, and the diversity of Bamba, B. D. Rumjahn,
The following are the members charged the onerous duties of Ball races and creeds, complete in-M. P. Madar Y A Wahab, A of the various Committees with him on such a point. It dependence is a very long way Wahab, A Kitchell, R. Nazarin Invitation and ReceptioniCom the Becretary of the Bociety, has Secretary, whilst Mr. G.H Pierwi would therefore appear as if one ahead of them.
and S. A Hamid, a
mittae Mr. D. G. M. Bernard also been an indefatigible worker.
life.
MARRIED v. SINGLE
Married.-H.R.B.
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