NOVEL SPORTING CONTEST.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1929.
HONGKONG IMPORTS. DEATH OF FRENCH
RADIO BROADCAST.
MORE ACTIVITY IN PIECE GOODS.
SHAMEEN "INTERPORT"The fortnightly Price Current
VICTORY.
HONGKONG OFFICERS LOSE IN
FIVE EVENTS.
and Market Ropert. published by the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, alates:
Colton Piece Goods, The following reports have been received:-
The market opened quietly after the New Year Holidays, and no
COMPOSER.
ANDRE MESSAGER PASSES -IN PARIS.
THE LOCAL PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.
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Broadcast by. Z. B. W. on 260 metres..
1,48 p.m.--Weather Report. 5.80-6.30 pm-Demonstration Pro- 1.48 .m.-Evoning Weather Re-
LIGHT OPERA WORK. grammo.
QUAINT NATIONAL
DANCES.
'MME. TAMAGANINI EXPLAINS THEIR FEATURES.
HAPPY FESTIVAL.
port. Parts, Feb, 24, 8 p.m.-Evening Programme (Vic-display of national dances given at During an interval in the fine The death is announced of An-tor and H.M.V. Records)...
the Club de Recreio on Saturday, dre Mesanger, the well-known com-"La Boheme-Potpourri" poner of light operns.—Renter, Marek Weber and His Orchestra, Madamo Tamagnini, wife of H.E. the Governor of Macao, gave a Andro Charles Prosper Messa-"The Story Of Lady Godiva"
born at
Humorous Talking by John most interesting address. She VERSATILE FIFTEENS. Sales of any importance are reportger, the composer, was
said: Henry and "Blossom." ed, chiefly due to the much lower Montlucon, France, in Dec., 1853 "Cantilene in B Minor's
Your Excellencies, Jadies and exchange rate prevailing. De-He studied first at the Nieder-j
Organ Solo gentlemen,-When there took Shameen, Feb. 24.-
of
liveries have been good, and dealersmeyer School for Church Music in "Allegretto In E Flat"
Reginald Gosa-Custard, place last autumn that interesting The foreign residents
expect to have a better Spring sea-Paris, inking organ lessons from "Samson And Delilah-Brechaunlo "Grand. Tattoo," in beautiful Shumeen have had a thoroughly on than the last one. Cotton C. Lauret and also counterpoint Damnation Of Faust-Rakoczy Hongkong an event of which wo
worked at enjoyable week-end entertaining n
March" party of fifteen officers represent-prices have remained steady, but and piano, Later he
Philadelphia Symphony have such fond recollections- are wider than the under
Orchestra. Mra. Southorn suggested to me holidays.
Saint Saona. He was, in fact, the "Love Me To-Night" rather Force in Hongkong, in a
Macao's co-operation in the pro- The market has reopened fairly only pupil whom Saint Saens com-"Only A Rose"
Vocal Duet duction of another charity show, novel sporting contest.. Shinten,
Winnie Melville and Derek Oldham.which could offer, by way of at- also represented by fifteen versatile well after the holidays, and therepletely moulded, imparting to him sportsmen, distinguished them-has been a bolter demand. Busi his own taste for impeccable style. "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2"
(Liszt) Philadelphia Symphony
tractions, dances characteristical- Although he was an organist of selves by winning five of six events. ness has been done in White Shirt-
Orchestra. Pesch, Shameen trounced ings. Manchester prices remain talent and the composer of a sym-Moonlight Sonnta, Plano Solo, the visitors at Lemils and bowling; about the same as before the holi-phony which secured the gold "Gavotte in F Major" Piano Solo on Saturday, they defeated the days, but weakness in exchange medal of the French Composers' Hongkongites at football, golf and causes higher quotations here and Society and a cantata "Promethee "Does My Sweetie Care For Me?"
has been Euchadne" which won a prize "Don't Criticise" snooker; and on Sunday, the visi- consequently trading tors achieved their only victory, checked. The off-take of Spring awarded by the City of Paris, he defeating Shamoen at hockey by fancles has improved, but prices three goals to two.
The Navy and Air Force team returned to Hongkong this after
10011.
Tennis Matches,
The tennis was played on Friday on the courts of the Shameen Lawn Tennis Club after a little rain carlier in the day.
market
Harold Bauer.
by national of the peoples repre sented by the communities of Hongkong,
Tho suggestion was most kind and at once aroused my interest by the particularly kind manner in which the invitation was extended lying significance. to me, and more so by its under-
Humorous, Lesilo Sarony. for Brocades are said to be on the became famous through his light "Poat and Peasant Overture"
Victor Symphony Orchestra. low side. Generally speaking there operas. In these he was able to
Tenor"
Returning to Maeno from Hong- is a good deal more activity in the Preserve moderation and an artis- "Ay-Ay-Ay" (Creole Song)
Locratic distinction in trenting the "A Granada-To Granada"
kong, I conveyed the kind pro- Tito Schipn most commonplace subjects. His
posal to Macho, and Macano "ac- melodies charm by their sparkling "The Roast Beef Of Old England"
"There's Nothing Over Sixpence Incepted it with very great pleasure The Store" Humorous, Ernest indeed, cheerfully undertaking to Hastings. co-operate, thus testifying to "Song Memories Of The War"" Macao's appreciation of Mrs.
Community Singing,
Southorn's thoughtfulness for the charities of Micno. Bana-Baritone
Woollens,
grace.
The French Tradition,
Since the market reopened there has been plenty of enquiry for Striped Flannels, Overcoatinga, Messager was perhaps the last Wool Twilly and Meltons. The of the composers of comic opera "The Floral Dance" Each pair played every pair of drop in exchange, however, makes in the pure French tradition of "The Lute Player" the opposing team eleven games on it diflcult to connect, and very Auber, Audran and Lecocq. Al- the American Tournament System: little new business has resulted to though his tastes were
entirely "Toasts"" In this event Shameen acored a dute. Clearances have been satis- classical, was sympathetic to decided victory, the result being a factory and there is a better feel the modern school and he helped total of 117 games for Shameening in evidence.
to bring about the acceptance by against 69 games for the Navy and
the Opera Comique of the score Air Force Team.
of Debassy's "Pellens et Melli-
Cotton Yarn.
Peter Dawson.
"Down In Our Village In Zunimerzel" Humorous, Norman Long, "A Dream of Love",
Naila-Waltz"
With such a ready response it was easy to organize Macso's re- presentation. Presently you will be given an exhibition of our national dances and songs, not by professional performers, but with the greatest of good-will, fo let you all have a real iden of the ballads and roundelays of our own Holland. I say again it is with a happy heart that we co-operate in this work of charity,, and do our share to bring yet more closely the friendly ties that bind the
colonica- neighbouring (Applause)..
Plano Sold Wilhelm Bachaus. The Stocking, Humorous Talking by Messrs. C. E. Watson and J. C. H.!
John Henry and "Blossom." Bonbright defeated Lleut. Gordon Since our last resort, our marketsande" which was dedicated to
"Madame Butterfly" (Some Day Duff and Lieut. Usher 6/fi; defeat as firmed up in sympathy with him.
Come) But before turning to opera he ed Litt. Nowell and Licut, Mac-the recent rise in price in the
was for some time a church or-"Boheme" (My Name Is Mini) Intyre 7/4; defeated Lieut. Strl-manufacturing centres.
Soprano Lucrezin Borl. ing Hamilton and Lieut. Fenton Nominal quotations are as folganist in Paris, being appointed to
10.10 p.m.-News Bulletin.
Whiteman and His Concort Orchestra,
10/1; defeated Lieut.
Alexander Jows:--No. 10s. $175-19), No. 12, St. Sulpice in 1874. In 1880, he «Suite Of Serenades" "Victor Paul two
and Lieut. Metcalfe 10/1.
$18-195, No. 16. $195-200, No. Messrs. A. T. Lay and M. A.[208, $200-210. Annett defènted Gordon Duf and Usher 4/5; defeated Nowell and
Arrivals nil. Shipments
nil
Macintyre 10/1; defeated Stirling Sales uil. Unsold Stock 500 bales. Hamilton and Fenton 8/3; defeated Bargains 5,500 bales. Alexander and Metcalfe 10/1.
Messrs. F. E. W. Lammert and Ged, Dunen lost. to Gordon Duff and Usher 3/8; lost to Nowell and MacIntyre 5/6; defeated Starting! Hamilton and Fenton 9/2; defent- ed Alexander and Metcalfe 9/2.
Messre, J. M1. Walker and E. R.
I lost to Gordon Dull and Usher' 3/8; defeated Nowell and Mac-1
HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
SPECIAL SHOW FOR THE
S. P. C. A.
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conductor. nt the Eden Theatre, Brussels, and in 1884 was appointed to a similar post at the Opera Comique in Paris, becoming later joint musical director with
Albert Carre. From 1898 to 1903 he was sole general director of the Opera Conilque and from 1901' to 1907 artistle director of
Covent Garden Opera house,
In 1907; he was appointed director of the Paris Opera with Brousseau and after Marty's death conductor of the Conservatoire concerts. In 1917 'he was resign-!
his post at the Opera.
Some of His Works.
Most people take for grantedjed Intyre 6/ defeated Styling that the local branch of the So- Hamilton and Fenton 7/4; defent-ciety for Prevention of Cruelty to ed Alexander and Metealfe-8/3.
Bowling.
Shameen scored another victory
In the evening when they defeated
the Naval and Air Force team by 767 points in the Bowling.
The scores were:-
A. T. Lay
M. A. Annett
A. J. Evans
E
875 1.1. String Jeralltan 678
GHA
856 3.1. 13. Sillar
430
H4 1.1.-J. P. Welbi
730 1. A. H. Alexander 351
2018
Football,
2561
Animals does good work here, but His composition inelude the a mere tacit acknowledgment, dous licht operas: "In Bearnaise,"
in
No. 1 Spanisla No. 2 Chinese No. 3 Cuban No. 4 Oriental
"Dream Of Schubert-Medley Walte" Hungarian Rhapsody Orchoa.
tra,
God Save The King. 10.30 p.m.-Close Down,
MONEY FOR ROADS.
LIGHTENING THE FARMERS'
BURDEN.
Mr. Churchill's further conces,
Congratulations.
It is with the greatest pleasure, therefore, that Macno Lakes Its part in this interesting show. To represent Portugal' it would have sufficed that there bo the group of our tiny fellow- nationals of Hongkong in their the fascinating "contra-danen", readiness of our two Clubs in offering their halls for this enter- tainment, and in the final tableau In which charming Miss Gervalra de Albuquerque will ropresunt | Portugal.
Every item, so far, has been deservedly applauded, and in con- gratulating the Organising Com-
not provide the funds to enable "Miss Dollar." "Les Petits Msions towards the post of Class Imittee I cannot help associating the Society to do everything it chus." "Verunique," "La Basche, and Class II. ronds, mean a fur- would like to. The inspectors are me Chrysantheme." "Te Cheva-ther relief to Jocal rates of about regularly employed in visiting hier d'Harmental," "Les Drag£2,500,000 a year. As farmers are markets, shops, ships, and any de Imperatrice," "Kortunio," place where beasts or birds may "L'Amour Masque," "Beatrice," among the largest ratepayers' in will be much be
fristal Scaramouche," "Monsieur Beau-tones, they amount of suffering is prevented catre," "Francois les Bus-Bleus,enefited. in consequence,
"Le Chevalier, nux Fleurs," "Le This Government ens done much All lovers of animals will be Bourgeois de Calais," the panto-since it came into ice to lighten gratified to hear that Mr. Harm- mimes "Amants Eternels" and "Lethe rateputers' harden in the ston has kindly offered to devote Froces Roses" and the ballet "Lea matter of roads. In the last three | financial years £3,750,000 has been the proceeds from a performance Deux Pigeons."
provided for the improvement of the unclassified ronds in rural areas; and in the last two years of that period £2,800,000 for the maintenance of such roads,
These large contributions to the relief of rural areas are duc in no mall measure to the persistent endeavours of the Conservative Agricultural Committee.
The football match was played Saturday morning. It proved in aid of a local charitable organi- In May, 1926, Messenger was good mate, unhappily marred by sation, and that is Excellency elected a member of the Academie an accident to light-Lieutenant the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi,es Beaux-Arts, Gardner who, in the second half, has given patronage and nominal- sustained a badly damaged wristed the S.P.C.A. as the organisa and shoulder; he was obliged to tion to benefit thereby... The date The transport Darsetshire ar withdraw from the game and, in of the performance is March 3rived at Shanghai from Hongkong order to even up, J. M. Walker and it is expected that there will on Sunday, H.M.S, Foxglove left withdrew from the Shancen team, he a large number present to see Chefoe and arrived at Weihaiwel the game being finished with ten a
an excellent show, and at the on the same day. side.
same time assist to swell the funds
Here again Shameen scored a very decisive victory winning com- fortably by six goals to one; the main feature of the game was the. play of F. E. W. Lammert, the "Shumeen centre-forward,
of so deserving an institution.
Field-Marshal Lord Plumer has
who heon elected President of the
acored all six goals for Shameen, Society for Yorkshiremen In The visitors were decidedly ragged London and the Yorkshire Society, and were heavily pressed through- out. Lammert scored three gonls in the first half before the visitors put in their only goal, which was the result of a mix up in front of goal. In the second half Lam- mert scored three more goals.
The teams were as follows →→→ Shameen-A. T. Lay; J. M. Walker, J. Linaker; R. Rasmussen, Geo. Duncan, H. H. Benson; C. E. Watson, D Latimer, F. E. W. Lammert, Poland, A. J. Evans.
250 up, but as there were only throw tables available, sides agreed to play three matches of snooker, two a side.
Again Shameen carried all be- fore them.
Mesora. H. H. Benson and C. E. Watson defeated Lieut. Debenham and Lieut. Stirling-Hamilton by 81
The Navy and Air Forca.-pointa to 6. Usher: Alexander, Nowell;, Stir- Mesare, A. T. Lay and E. R. HM Jing-Hamilton, Wright, Webb; defeated. Lieut. Alexander and Fenton, John, Gurdner, MacIntyre, Lieut.. Metcalfe by 126 points to Galsford.
.Golf.
Golf provided yet another success for Shameen who
won three out of four mitchies on the Tungshan Recreation Club's course. J. C. II. Bońbright and J. M. Walker defeated Alexander and Debenham by 7 and 5.
25.
Mousra. D. Latimer and A, J. Evans defeated Lieut. Siliar and Lieut MacIntyre by 148 points to 86.
Hockey.
The hockey proved a most in-
A. T. Lay and R. K. Batchelor teresting match, and was the only defeated Metcalfe and Macintyre event won by the visitors.
by 7 and 6,
The first acore went to Shamcen
Lieut. Wright and Lieut. Usher about, quarter of an hour after defeated F. E. W. Lammert and the
start, but the visitors equalised and then added thus
C. E. Waton by 1 hole.
Lieut. Commander Poland and making the score 2-1 in their A. J. Evana defeated Lieut. John favour at half me. In the and Lieut. Webb by 1 hole.
Billiards.
second half each sido ecored
once.
J. Linaker, the Shameen goalie, The Billiards event was to have made a number of really brilliant taken the form of six matches of
Saves.
BY MEA SERVICE, ING.
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"He says his friend's as good looking, ar you can expect to
get on a blind date"
with them the name of the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga who has been un- tiring in his efforts whether as a helper with our national decora- tions or stirring up enthusiasm and Intoreat that he himself takes in our country-dances and songs(Applause).
Our obligations to Your Ex- cellency are great for the honour of your presence and the encour- agentent given to our modest part in this function, capecially when we are conscious of the fact that Your Excellency is a very busy man Indeed. Mra. Southorn's wonderful and she has a prodigious organising ability is absolutely capacity for work. With her is her enthusiastic friend and ener- getic worker, Mrs. Creasy. And I am glad also that Mr. Southorn is here and probably will be able to tell us by and bye how we can improve our part.
Lady Clementi's Absence,
I feel only one regret at this moment-the absence of Lady Cle- menti. I remember very well when' she was at Macao how onthusins- tic she was at seeing, for the first time, the merry Pougruese dances, Sir Cecil, we thank you most sincerely for this proof of friend- ahip. I ask Your Excellency to kindly let Lady Clementi know. how much we all feel hor absence, | knowing that she is so far away, and unable to participate with us in our joy.
Now let me say a few words about dances and songs, which I hope all of you may some day wee danced amidst the picturesquo beauty of their nativo environment with, for their background, our rugged, lofty hills, our rich vine- yards and orchards, the bright blue of our sunny skies, and, in short, with all the exuberance of the lovely land which I am for- tunate enough to be able to say gave me birth-(Applause).
We have tried to find some pro- per aconery which might carry you thorel Only a poor idea have we succeeded in conveying to this hall to-day. For these dances are only lovely in the country fields, in the open air and in the bright moonlight, But one's "Imagina- tion can supply much. Imagine, for instance, that we hayo all of us, heen carried for some mo- monte to the land of Portugal Picture in your mind's eyo vagt, and vardant fields and, afar, the (Continued on Page (8.)
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