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"CHINA" EXHIBITION.
ST.' ANDREW'S CHURCH ENTERPRISE.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1928.
ARMY ESTIMATES.
CANTON SCHOOL.
'A CAMPAIGN TO RAISE,
$10,000.
much, inspiration and encourage-
OVER HALF MILLION LESS
THAN 1927.
RELIEF MEASURES.
ASSISTANCE FOR REFUGEES
FROM HOIFUNG.
Hoifung and Lukfung Chinese merchants in the Colony are busy seeking assistance for the refu gees who recently arrived in Hong- kong from the two "Red" dovas
Arising out of a suggestion on-
The students of Pul Ching
London, Mar. 1. the part of one or two people, the idea of a Chinese exposition of Baptist Academy in Tungshan,
The army estimates for 1928 life and customs and manufac Canton, are conducting a vigor amount to £41,060,000 or £515,000 tures has grown into something us campaign to raise $10,000 for less than those of 1927. No pro- bigger and fuller, an oxhibition the construction of a reception vision is made for extra troops in
tated districts on the East River. of "Things Chinese" that will tend building as part of the scheme in China, for which a supplementary. A proposal has been mado at
re-modelling that institution estimate is being presented. to give residents in the Colony Although the movement was star
the Hol-Luk-Fung Merchants' As- The strength of the Britishsociation in Hongkong to erect a better appreciation, and a wider
ted spontaneously by the studgute knowledge of those among whom themselves, they have received army, inclusive of British troops large matshed to lodge the hun
In India is 153,500, a decrease of dreds of refugees now here, not they Ave.
Preliminary meetings formu- ment from their principal, Mr. I. 13,000 and approximately 2.500 a few of whom are said to be on inted the scope of the exhibition, Wan, who has been in charge below the establishment as a re- the verge of starvation. It is be but it was left to a general com of the school since September sult of the falling off of recruit-leved by a section of the members mittee meeting, held in St. An last. Under his able administra-ing in 1927.-Reuter.
of this association that this schome drow's Church Hall, to appoint Elon, many needy reforms have Changes in Organisation.
will relieve the refugees only and sub-committees, and to set in mo- been introduced, including a new
that some permanent and more tion the machinery of this under-system of organization based on The Rt. Hon. Sir L. Worthing lasting means to help these un taking.
the latest approved methods. ton-Evans, in a memorandum on fortunate people will have to be
Already the students have re- the army ostimates, says that the drawn up. ceived donations up to about principal changes in organisation A few days ago, a certain Mr. $2,000. Before they close their proposed in 1928 include the ex- Lam, a prominent meraber of the campaign, they will visit Hong- tension of the moderniantion of the Hoi-Luk-Fung Association, pro- kong and Macap, with a view to cavalry begun in 1927 to regiments vided free passages to about fifty securing further contributions in Egypt and India, and the re- refugees for the latter to go to from those who are interested in organisation of foot guards and Singapore where it is thought they the educational progress in South infantry battalions to comprise will be able to find employment China.
three instead of four. rifle com- sugar and rubber labourers. panies, with an addition of a ma- Other members of the same as- chine gun company, instead of a Bociation will collect funds to send machine gun platoon; also an anti-more of the refugees to the Straits where it is believed that they may tank section to be included in the Settlements and other out porta
find work.
The three days of the exhibi- tion are March 28th, 20th, and 30th and the Church Hall and the grounds will be utilized in their entirely for the display of the various aspects of Chinese life.
At the meeting a brief report was read by Mr. F. Mow Fund, who outlined all that had beea done to date.
structures
A provisional committee had promised to elect been appointed by the Vicar, Rey that will be necessary to contain W. Walton Rogers, and this mat the various sections, and the for the first time on Feb. 3, and as a result of their deliber-ground will be fuminated at
night. utions a definite scheme drawn up, and the approval of St. Andrew's vestry obtained; this was followed by a circular letter, outlining the plans...
Was
An idea of preliminary at rangements made, and work ac complished was then given.
The Exhibits.
The Committees.
| headquarter wing.
Each battalion on the re-organi- sation of the tank corps battalions: will comprise three companies, each consisting of three sections committees to organise the differ- tions of four tanks. Nevertheless At the meeting the various sub-of five tanks Instead of four sec
ent departmenta were elected from the number of tanks in a battalion the general committee.
will remain fifty-two.
The Reserve.
LANCASHIRE MILLS.
REPORT DENIED.
Is Excellency Sir Cecil Cl-j
London, Mar. 1. menti, K.C.M.G., has graciously.
"Ridiculous exaggeration" says accepted the position of Patròn,
The Army reserve de 95,000, an the Manchester Guardian, comment- while the Right Reverend the increase of about 3,000 which is ing on the report that a scheme is It was decided to try and Lord Bishop of Victoria has kind-anticipated to increase to 13,000 afoot for the amalgamation of a secure o lean specimens of
ly consented to serve as
Pres-in the coming year. The suppli- hundred spinning mills in the Chinese Art and Antiquities, old dent of the General Committee.
mentary reserve is approximately American section of the cotton porcelain, pictures, carvings
Rev. W. Walton Rogers and Mr. 15,800 Territorials, 6,924 officers
trade. Chinese inventions, and typical. C. Mow Fung were appointed and 132,323 other ranks, an in- The Manchester Guardian de Chinese curios. Several had al-vice-presidents, with Mr. C. C. crease of 64 officers and a decrease clares that there is no evidence to rendy been promised, among Mitchell, Mr. J.W. Baldwin, Hoof 7,439 other ranks, concerning of mills is about to be completed. stigest that any largo combination which were a peculiar Ink Slab, Treasurers, and Miss E. Couche, which Sir I Worthington-Evans "It can, however, be said without in a carved blackwood case, used and, Miss R. Mow Fung as Hou points out that the substitution of disclosure of the discussions which hy the Emperor Kien Lung, over Secretaries.
le proficiency grant for the are naturally tentative and ex- 2,000 years old, a grain of rice.
The Committee consists of training bounty led to a falling off ploratory, that practical attention carved with 28 Chinese charac-The Vicar and Members of the of recruiting In the spring, "but in being given to a mothod where- ters, two tiny pieces of ivory, St. Andrew's Vestry, Mrs. Dappuy, later figures shew an improve by amalgamation will be achiey- with minute writing upon them, Mrs. W. W. Rogers, Miss E. Atkins, ment."
able. The success- of any such RA old Chinese Compass and Mrs. F. A. Brition, Dr. L. Riff, Miss
There will be no army manom-movement must obviously depend Sundial.
Walters, Miss W. Robinson, Misares in 1928 but the regulara will on how far the mills themselves W. 1. Griffin, Mrs. J. H. Hunt, Mrs. carry out their divisional train- prove responsive."—Reuter. E. G. Stewart, Mrs. Cheung Wing ing. He announces the continu-
These, and others that are to be loaned, will be displayed in the Church Hall.
Ku Mrs. C. 1. Blanchett.
Revs.
J
auce of the programme for the ac-
EAV.L. Martin, C.R. commodation of troops in Egypt. Shann, N. V. Haiward, II. A. Wil and progress will be mado in mili- tenbach, Rev. 3.1. Johnston, Rev.tary defence works required in Tso Sze Kai, Messrs. B.G. Ste-connexion with the Singapore wart, J.II. Donhitherae, Wong Base. Sid Pun, Tsui Kwing. Kong," Cock, B. Wylle, B. Wong Tape, V.C. Labrum, Rufus Huang, Dr. E. Kirk, aral Capt. II." Fogg
In addition, various demon- strations aro to be arranged, showing methods of manufacture of wood curving, ivory work, Chinese writing on scrolls, wax figures and other items of pe- culiar interest to people living in China. Chinese firms are to be allowed to carry on their trades
The Convenors and members of within the grounds, in order that one may see "how it is made" or the special sub-cominces are:
31.A. "how it works" and samples of Exhihits: Rev. the work done will be on sale. bach, and Messrs. E. C. Stewart, It is interesting to note that F. W. Stapleton, and E. Kirk. several exhibitors at Wembley Demonstration: Mr. Tsui Kwing Exhibition have promised to de-Kong, monstrate,
The 'St. Andrew's Church have decided to run a stall stocked with goods obtained from Canton, which will be sold at reasonable prices.
* Entertainments,
A New Gun.
As regards research he says that thero has been considerable ad- vance in the provision of armour Wittened fighting vehicles and Increasing numbers of six wheeled lorries have been introduced, and the number of melum and light tanka will bo increased. Certain cavalry units will be supplied with armoured cars.
OBITUARY.
ADMIRAL SIR CECIL LAMBERT.
London, March 1. The donth has taken place of Admiral Sir Cocil Lambert, Reuter
[Admiral Sir Cecil Foley Lambert, .C.B., was born on May 28, 1604, the third son of the late Sir II, E. V. Ho Lambert, the sixth Baronet. was married in 1890. He served in Stalls: Miss Robinson, and Mrs.
Egypt, 1999 (medal and star); WAB All medium art Fourth Ben Lord of the Admiralty, C. L. Blanchett, Miss E. Walters,
lery will be mechanised.
1913-19; Director of Personnel, Air Mrs. F. A. Brition, Dr. L. Tif.
and additional Experiments are progressing Ministry, 1910-91 Entertainments: Res. N. V. Hal- ward Rev. E. W. L. Martin, Miss with a new gun for horse artillery, member of the Air Council, 1990-21 E. Atkins, Mia Grifin, Rey. To also a new field howitzer. "Impor. He was promoted to Vice-Admiral Sza Kni, Mr. Wong Siu Pun, Mrs. tant modifications in the designs in 1991 and was placed on the rotired fiat in the same year. He was made Cheung Wing Kul, Mr. B. Wong of shell have been achieved." Tape, Mr. Rufus Huang, Rev. J. II. Dealing with the health of the Admiral, retired list, 1926.] Johnston.
troops, Sir L. Worthington-Evans believes that the absence of sick- ness among the troops despatched to China is remarkable in "view of the climatic and other condi tions of their service."-Reitter.
Chinese Restaurant and Teas: Misa R. Mow Fung,
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It is proposed to utilise the Church Hall for the purpose of. staging tableaux of Chinese cua- tonta, such as weddings, funerals, Ching Ming, and others, each pre- ceded by a short explanatory Union. lecture in English. Lectures on Finance: Mr. C. B. Mitchell and Chinese art. and music, and the | Mr. J. W. Baldwin. peculiarities of the language are Advertising and Publicity; MË also to be given. The Hongkong J. 1. Hunt and Mesara B Wylic, University students will present |V, C. Labrum and P. Sands.
Chinese concert, and the Rev. Structure and Decorations: G.H. MeNeur is lecturing on "The Messrs. A. J. May, J. H. Donni- Chinese Mind."
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