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A WORTHY CAUSE.
THE BOOKSHELF.
WEDNESDAY, JANI
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Mr. J. B. Ross was again elected
summer.
A FAMOUS BEAUTY OF
made. Somebody had said to WOULD-BE PIRATE
OLDEN-DAY CHINA. HEAVILY SENTENCED.
Why could not, women's serviços In moving the adoption of There is much in the ancient Yesterday evening the annual be used. He did not know it Wang Fook, alleged to be the leader of a gang of pirates at the report and accounts at yester-literature of Chins, whether meeting of the St John's Cathedral the time haul come for men's present in Singapore, who was day's meeting of the Hongkong poetry or legend, or biography or was largely attended in the Cathe-advisory council to be formed. arrested on January 15th as the Benevolent Society, the Chair-history, which repars research dral Hall Previous to the business He wondered if it were possible
(Mr. D. G. M. Bernard) and we of the present day hava consequence of a number of man loaded revolvers and pistols being said It in satisfactory to note to thank the students of Chinese part of the programme there was for the women members to help found elaveris concealed in that the funds of the Society are classics for the elegant transla reception in the Hall and this them during the year in financial different sections of the frame in a healthy condition, and that tions that make their appearance was followed by a very enjoyable matters.
Sir Claud Sever mentionel that time. Special musical progranune, and a humoni work of two wooden tables and after transfering to fixed deposit from time to four stools, was produced before 8300, the year ends with a credit interest, however, attaches to the ous item by the Rev. G. E. Arrow-be started the Assistant Clergyman's fuad to provide an assistant clergy. the Third Police Court in Singa-halance at the Bank of $1,008.17 as story of "Yang Kuei-fei, the most smith pore the following day when the against $712.48 the previous year. famous beauty of China," which The Bishop took, the chair at the man for three years, but while he was
written by: Shu- case against him was transferred It is gratifying also to see that has been to the District Court
receipts for life membership have chinng (Mrs. Wu Lien-telecting, and also present were Sirlaway in England the scheme bail
reaches
from the Chaude Severn, Sir W. Rees been altered. He suggested that the Inspector King: Arms and Ex-grown from $250 in 1922 to $900 It
The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock men- plosives Department, charged the in 1923, and I hope that those publishers, the Commercial Press, Davies, and the Flen. Mr. E fund might be closed. accused before Mr. F. A. F. David who have appreciated the good Ltd. of Shanghai. Mrs. Wu Follock
tioned that they had to face another The Bishop's Speech. with importing 1 revolvers or al-work done by the Society and Lien-teb is the gifted wife of the ternatively with possession of the become life members will not famous specialist on pneumonic
The Bishop, in opening the meet big expenditure during the coming weapons, and similar charges for that reason, reduce their plague, and a sister of the late ing, said he thought it would be year. This was in connection with
in future. Al-Mrs Lim Boon-keng (who also were preferred against the man subscriptions
› real strength"if each year a social the thing up of the outside of the in respect of 124 rounds of am-though the financial result for married's distinguished man, now gathering could be held before Cathedral is would cost about
last year was satisfactory, I wish president of Amoy University)|
The accounts were adopted. The accused pleaded guilty to to point out that the Society is and to whose memory the book is the annual meeting He asked 10.000
special those present la make
Elections. the charges and said that he had dependent upon the generosity dedicated.
I trust He fof the public, and
In a preface the author who note of two dates: Monday, March
Before the election of the lay come
Hongkong. from
Mr. that those who recognise is the first Chinese lady to write toth when the Church of England members of the Church Body the was born at Kowloon.
that charity has A call a book of this nature gives us a Diocesan Conference began in Bishop paid a warm tribute to the Meredith asked for a postpone-
them will subscribe historical explanation of the sub- Hongkong- In the afternoon of work they had done in the last year ment, remarking that the other upon members of the gang of which liberally. The Society has an ject. The four famous beauties the accused was believed to be the important function to fill in the of China whose biographies have that day there would be an open and referred particularly to the work
session when Bishop Molony would
of the secretary Hr. A. Dyer Ball in Colony and in subscribing to it been handed down from ancient leader.
probably
The lay members for the ensuing Singapore.
we can rest assured that the times were respectively the most speak, and he hoped as many as It is believed that the gang re-money will be spent to good beautiful, the most virtuous, the possible would attend March 14th year were then elected as follows
Every case coming most patriotic, and the most was the date of the Victoria Sir Chaud Severa, Mr. Owen, Hughes, ferred to probably intended to purpose. attack a steamer leaving Singabefore the Committee is carefully artful. The last designated was Diocesan Association Reception at Mr. W. L. Pattenden, Mr. Airey
meet Bishop pore for China. This is believed investigated, and the Committee Yang Kuei-fei, possibly the most the City Hall to
Mr. H. L Dowbiggin and Mr. J. to have been the Indo-China do their best to render aid only famous of the four. and Mrs. Wu Graves, of Shanghai and Bishop Witchell Steam Navigation Co's sa Ho in cases where there is real and Lien-teh's narrative shows that Norris of Peking
genuine distress. Clothes, I may she possessed all the arts of an Synod was to bold its triegialanditer On the resumption of the case say, are always welcome, and any accomplished, ambitious woman
The Rev. Copley Moyle, in making on January 21st, the District gifts of this nature are gratefully who had no scruples as to how meeting this year in Canton from
There would be his report said the work in the Sun Judge. in passing the maximum received. Before proposing the she attained her ends. She lived in March 16 to
report and the time of the Tang dynasty A. fifteen or so Bishops attending the day school at the Peak way re-open- penalty on the accused, said that adoption of the the case was one in which the accounts. I'would like to correct D. 618 to 905) and for more than Synod, and as it was the first time in January, and the scholars at- füll penalty should certainly be an omission I observe in the twenty years was undisputed they were meeting in the south he tended throughout the
Perhaps it is because mistress of the imperial court was wishful that it should be The Cathedral Sunday school *34 -inflicted. On the first charge he report.
Bis Her dominance over the Emperor great succes would sentence the accused to Mrs. McKenny wrote it.
held in the church hall but was cics two years' rigorous imprisonment this. The Committee thank Mrs. Hausa Tsung (or Ming Huang)
In the name of the Church Bodyed during the summer. The CEMS, and 24 strokes of the rat, and on Hickling for her assistance in leading eventually to the ruin of
he welcomed three
workerstad shown renewed, vigour, and on the second charge he would fine the past, but there is no mention his realm and her own tragic end.
ranks une occasion the Rev. Kirk Ma- the accused $1,000 or in default of the present Hon. Secretary, forms one of the most remarkable who had just joined their six months rigorous imprison-Mrs. McKenny, nor ret of the stories in the annals of the world's These were Mr. Masin, the organist, eonachie and members of his
con- Hon. Treasurer.
Mrs. Elliot empires. In a pleasing, free style the Rev. T. B. Powell, the assistant gregation attended, and an interest- ment, the terms to run
Those of you who are connected the
Theag discussion took place author deals with this Chaplin and the Rev. Peel, secutively.
with the Society are well aware beauty's rise to power (alas! in Bishop went on to speak of the subject of "Reunion" of the difficult and large amount unscrupulous enough fashion). great work these three had come There had been many changes in of work that devolves upon the her intrigues. her temporary to do, particularly the first named, the staff of the Cathedral, and Mr. Secretary and Treasurer, es eclipse. her plots in league who would have to fulfill a respon-C. IL Dodson had been, appointed pecially the former, and the with her young Tartar lover, painstaking and able manner in and the retribution which Fate ible and important post, that of verger. They hoped to retain his which it as been carried out. I ordained should close her notable braanist. He asked for a backing services for many years. After 19
for all the men in their work
years service Mr. Denman Fuller re think, therefore, that I will have the full support of the meeting in
Expenditure. The whole book is a neat and
linquished his post as organist in for their attractive contribution to the The how secretary, Mr. A Dyer April and the Church by had A Chinese named Chan Hok thanking them also
literature of the East, and its Ball read the minutes, and ir.decided to curamemorate his services appeared before the Marineservices.
value is enhanced by a series of Hogg, the Hon. treasurer, "then by erecting a brass plate in the Magistrate, this morning, charged!
coloured drawings depicting that, being a suspected person and
scenes in the tale, the artistic sented the accounts, and said the Cathedral He had left for Eng- the year land and, they wished him a pros work of Mr. Wu Shib-ring. The Cathedral accounts for story is one dealing mostly with gave hittle cause for congratulation.pernus voyage, and that his health Mr. Temple The following team will repre-uncurbed passion, and the beauti- Not only had the drbit balance would be restored. A Chinese constable said he sent the H.K.C.C. Ist. XI in aful subject of the narrative was increased by 5,000 but there was Fevin, wh. temporarily took Mr. aler's place, threw his accustomed saw the defendant on the s.s.friendly against the I.R.C. a naturally the inspiration of the au excess expenditure over 19 of
Mr. Mason poet
the 300 of
This was accounted for, energy into the work. Tanda among the passengers who Sookunpoo on Saturday:-T. Enost famous
wished period. This man, Li Po, were leaving the ship. He saw Pearce (capt.). A. L. Gace. E. J.R.
approximately, by 0 under the had now arrived and they day summoned to one defendant put his hand in the Mitchell, H. Owen Hughes, K. E. was
heading of salaries and allowances him every success. Mr. J. T. Hol- pockets of a passenger. He then Webster. E. G. Lammert, G. the court to compose some verses The cust of upkeep of the Cathedral man ceased to act as resistant chap-
ran More. A V. T. Dean, Rev. T. B. specially in honour of the petted noticed the witness and away but was caught. Question Powell, H. E. Hollands and L. D.Yang Kuei-fel. Having been duly tad increased by 800 and there lain in the beginning of May, and revived after a wine bout, the was a new item in connection with they were grateful for the three ed as to what he was doing, he McNicoll.
The H.K.C.C. 2nd. I will meet noted poe: dashed off some of his the Chaplain's mase, totalling 500 years he spent amongst them Since said he went on board as a cool-
the Navy in a League game on fines: lines, of which the follow-There was also an increase of 81.600 the Military parade. "services had H.E.C.C. ground and will be ing (translated by W. J. B. in the amount given away
under been discontinued. The troops had represented by:-E. G. Hagen Fletcher) is an extract
the heading "special collections"attended the morning service, and (capt.), C. Blaker. G. H. Piercy,
Upon the clouds i gaze and but against these items appeared they were fortunate in hafing the services of the Rev. RJ, Northcote, see thy vesture floating fair,
Upon the flowers I gaze and for the first time for lo! thy cheek is kindling there. interest on credit balances at the the Army Chaplain, as a constant
This was collected on the preacher, The zephyr brushing through hank the stoep thy footfall seems to donation for the Chaplain's boaie.
In facing 1924, continued Mr. Hog be-
The dew, so like thy frash they might, by exercising economy ness, brings the sense of loss to be able to make ends meet.
question of special collections was Our broken fates no hope
Lane which would have to receive attends. But if on earth we meet no more,
A BAD CHARACTER.
RECOMMENDED FOR BANISHMENT.
a reputed thief, he was found on board the ss. Tanda on Tuesday
with intent to commit a felony. He pleaded not guilty,
ie. Witness knew him and had arrested him before.
CRICKET.
H.K.C.C. MATCHES.
♫
Defendant's story was that he went on board as a coolie to look for a job. He did not put his hand in anybody's pocket, nor did Mark, H. Griffin, D. E. G. Ni
anything wrong,
H. H. Day, C. R. Baron, C. V.
cholson. P. Jacks, R. M. Macal- The magistrate" considered the pine and J. A. H. Plummer.
case proved.
Defendant had been previously
WAR
UNIVERSITY PAST V.
PRESENT. convicted
1916 and in
The annual whole day match banished for life from the Straits between the above teams will Settlements.- He was also take place on University ground 6th prox. at banished from the Colony in 1916) on Wednesday, to Swatow.
10.30 a... The following will re- The magistrate sentenced him present The Past team Hon. to three months' imprisonment Sir Claud Severn (Captain), Ng' with hard labour and recom-Sze Kwong, A. H. Rumjan, C. mended that be be banished.
STAR THEATRE.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN,
ap-
Mr.
Choa, Rev. E. K. Quick, Yow Man Tsun, A. J. Kow, Wm. Hall, J. M. Jack, Wm. Gittins and H. C. Hunt.
career.
ine.
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The
In Conclusion
cun-
OR the
He desired to thank all clergy.for their help in the Cathedral fervices and all those, too numerous to men- tion individually, who had given of heir time and thair labour for the work of the Church. The hon.sec.
the attention of the incoming of the Cathedral, Mr. A-Dyer" Ball, Await me on that fairy shore/ Church Body, It was a matter fut had had on nousand amionet of work) behind whose clouds the moon regret that donations from the and to him and to Mr. G. Hogg the
foreign community for Chureir ex- ascends!"
ful.
The theme of the story is Ro-penses could not be "waved higher treasurer they were all most grate- mance. vivid and instructive. and than the prescat level of 2,500
It was decided to cable God
suggests
The following were elected as de- legates to the Diocesan Conference which is being held bare in March,- Dr. Saunders, the Hon. Mr. H. E Pallock, Mrs Pollick, Mr. W. Jack- son and Men Kempi
the where they will be the guests of furnish ample material for play- Endowment, and suggested that this vote of thanks was passed to the
statement that he is booked invernor General Leonard Wood wrights in search of new plots.
the wtb. of February It is already a classic of the Here it would bring in about
"Tha. Pilgrim
cheerful reading.
2 insight into the times with The Church Body intended financing Speed to Mr. Denmar Fuller at which the scenes are laid. It the present deficit by bringing on Singapore. has enabled Mrs. Wa Lien-teh toto the books the debentures in the GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
produce a book that should form Prince's Building and the Land Company. In a few months there H. E. the Governor and Lady a very welcome gift to friends, or one's
would be a suux of $10,000 placed A gentleman whose
Stubbs, accompanied by Capt. Tia treasured addition to
There is a brief foreword by to their credit. pearances are becoming only too Neville A. D. C.. will leate Hong-own library on Cathay,
President Jackson Dr. J. C. Ferguson, in which he Arising out of the report, bir rare, but who is assured of a kong in the
on Friday, Feb. 1st, for Manila, tremendous welcome, is
the narrative "will Claud Sever spoke of the Chater Chas. Chaplin. Hence
ladies responsible for the tes and should be brought out to Hongkong to all who took part in the musical
itéma. " for the Star, until
The book is another 85,000 a year. makes when they intend to return by the
Chinese stage. beginning to-morrow,
President Taft, arriving in Hongtastefully printed on thick paper,
Mr. Hogg replying, said this fund
NO WOMAN CAN Charlie remains Charlie. His kong on Feb. 11th.
was not in the hands of the Charch On Monday night H. . the and is published at $3.
V. H. C. J. style has never even been success-
AFFORD Governor und Lady Stubbs
Body but in the hands of the fully imitated, and is still in a
'trustees of the fund He had to let her system become poisoned class of its own. That is all that catertained the following to dinner
ANCIENT CHINESE CURIOS.
written to them suggesting that the through intestinal inactivity be need be said, for the public will at Government House:-Engineer see to it that he receives a good Capt.
Doctor George Crofts, of Tien- fund be brought out to Hongkong cause to do so means loss not only of good health but of good looks. Lt. Colonel and Mrs. Bird, tain, recently arrived at Van- reception.
To restore daily regularity, and Hollingsworth,couver (B.C.) en route for England, Today's picture is "Don't Get Mr.
The Bishop said he hoped the thus banish the chief cause of sick Personal," with the saucy Miss Mr. Swire, Paymaster Commander where he will present valuable
the collection of deficit of 9,500 would be wiped headaches, biliousness,vertigo, Marie Prevost in the leading and Mrs. Padwick, Commander additions to role."-
Ingham, Mr. and Mrs. Edkins, Chinese antiques in the British off in some way. He was not keen unpleasant breath and pimply, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsell, Mr. Wade, Museum, including many ex on these deficits going forward from blotched skin Pinkettes are par Mr. Fergusson, Mrs. Tumer, and amples of Chinese pottery and year to year. He noticed that there fection. As gently as nature sculpture, dating back to 3,000 were only 110 subscribers last year these dainty little laxatives' set The London Gazette announces On Tuesday afternoon Lady B.C. Doctor Crofts was the donos and he wondered if all the post matters right. Your chemist sells tha L-Col P. B. Stafford, Stubbs gave small children's of a collection of Chinese aufbilities in this direction had been Pinkettes, or post, free, 60 cents O.B.E of the East Surry Regi-party.
Borl Mrs. Bromwich
and Mre.
Mr. and Mrs. Fracks.
蠱
Aliut fifty children, beques to the University of Toronto,
The Deficit
per vial, from Dr. Williams' ment, has been placed on the half-tween the ages of two and four which is said to be the finest one caliausted. He also thought that if Medicine Co, 60 Kiangse Road,
the congregation could be informed Shanghal pay list on account of ill-health. years, were invited.
of its kind in the world.
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