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RADIO BROADCAST.
"THE WIRELESS PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.
Broadcast by Z.B.W, on 950 metres. 5.30-0.30 p.m. Programme of Chi- nese tunic, (Beka records supplied through the courtesy of Mesara, Can- ton Trading Association, Ltd.)."
7.48 p.m. Evening weather report, 8 p.m. Evening programme, (Par- lephon records supplied through the courtesy of Messrs. Canton Trading Association, Ltd.). "TORCA," (G. Puccini) Fantasie,
Edith-Lorand Orchestra. "Die Schlittschuhlaufer" "Gonz Allerliebst
Edith-Lorand Orchestra, "The Druid's Prayer, Waltz," (Daw.
Bon) "Christers, Waltz," (Phelps); -
Frank Westfield's Orchestra. "Dreams," (Wagner), "Still as the Night," (Bahm)
Contralto, "Im Fernen. Land." "Nun sel Bedankt,"
Karin Branzell.
"Lohengrin,"),
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Tenor, Carl Martin Ochman.
"Imer Oder Nimmer,"
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1929,
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
PASSENGERS ON THE PRESI-I
DENT MADISON,
ROBBERY FOILED.
EUROPEAN ATTACKED AT
· KING'S PARK.
One of the most daring attempts The President Madison arrived at robbery reported, for a long in Hongkong on Saturday. Ninoty time occurred early yesterday. one cabin passengers disembarked when Mr. G. E. Roylance, a Euro- here. The passengers Included pean Inspector of the Sanitary Des Mr. Francis W. Payne, a well-partment, rosiding in Kowloon, known financier on his way round was attacked by three men whilst the world necompanied by his riding in a ricsha. Fortunately, family; Mrs. L. A. Bellair, en route the attempt was not successful, from Japan to Hongkong: Mr. E. the intended D. McKay, of the Pacific Pearl and strenuously. One of the men was victim resisting Ivory Company, Seattle, on a buslarreated. ness trip to the Orient. Mr. D. R.
The affair occurred at 1.45) Mahajan en route to Australia A.1. on road along which via Hongkong; Mr. L. H. Shahani, busca and motor cara pass. merchant en route to Singapore, via Manila; Mr. S. Castaneda, Phi. The scene was in the vicinity Hippinn Government employee, en
of the Club de Recreio. route to Manila; Mr. J. T. Hogan, Mr. Boylance was travelling in a Gascoigne Road representative for the Goodyear ricahn along Tyre and Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio, when, without any warning at all three Chinese sprang from the la a Manila passenger, accom- panied by his mother; Mr. R. G. pathway and pointed something. Kendall of Portland Oregon; aasist. at the ricsha coolie. The latter, ant manager of the States 5. S. greatly surprised, pulled up and
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"Zigeunerlieth-Lorand Orchestra. Company at Manila; Major K. A. received a violent blow in the
"Love in Cloverland," (Leo Peter), "On A Sunday Morn" (C. H. Horn). Intermezzo, Frank Westfield's Orch. "Rigoletto," (Verdi)
Soprano, Margherita Salvi.
"Yvonne," "Rita,"
L. Silberman's Trio.
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"In King Henry,"
(from "Lohengrin"); "Where Tarrles he, tho God sent une,"
nss, Ivar Andresen. "Czarda Szene," (Hubny), "Rakoczy March," (Jinz)
Arranged for Three Pianos Kotanyi Trio. "Love's Festival" (Weingartner), "Traumie." (R.
McLennan, manager of the Robin: Hood Mills, Vancouver, en route to Manila, accompanied by Mrs, McLennan; Mrs. Harold Paul, wife of Mr. Paul, of the Radio | Corporation of Amerien in Manila, en route to her home In the Phi- lippines: Mr. J. F. Richmond of the Standard Oil Company of New York, en route to Singapore; Mr. T. J. Lowry, associated with the Ford Motor Company, Shanghai; Mr. B. Kopf, representative Ford Motor Company, Japan, en route to Manila.
Departures on Naldera,
Par reich Orchestra.sidents left for Home on the P. and
Oberkanter Herman Fleischmann. "Girl of My Dreams, Waltz"
(Clup),
"After We Kiss, Waltz,” (Britt.
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Will Perry's Orchestra. "Spirer De Vienne," (Strauss),
Pianoforte Solo, Karsi Szreter: "Fantasie aus dem Ballett, Coppelia,"
(Leo Delibes).
on
chest.
Just at this moment, however, a
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motor car happened to pass along, and seeing what was happening, the occupants immediately raised aa alarm, vigorously blowing police whistion. At this time Mr. Roylance was still in the ricsha Realising that their plan had boon foiled, the three men Immediately bolted, with Mr. Raylance in hot parauit. During the chose one was arrested by a Chinese detee- tive who happened to be near the spot, but the other two succeeded
clear in getting A large number of Hongkong re-arrested man
awny. The was taken to the 'Hogen, Bandera," (Lewandowsky O. s.8. Naldera
police station but 011 being Saturday. "Jigdal," (Lewandowsky),
Among those going were Mra, F. M. searched no arms were found to Alderman, Mrs. M. Angus, Misae in his possession.
**ANTENOR" The two men who escaped are C. H. Angus, Mr. H. A. Angus, Mr.
described
*"KEQTOR" as being about thirty C. H. Blason, who is retiring after over thirty years in Hongkong; Mr. years of age. They were wearing J. F. Brenan, C.M.G.. Consul black jackets. General at Canton, and Mrs. Brenan; Mr. A. R. Brittain, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brown of Kowloon Dock and family. Lieut. and Mrs. R. de Camara, Capt. and Mrs. D. L. Carnegie, Mr. W. L. Clark, Mrs. P. Carr, Major C. J. W. Darwin, Mr. T. Gooding, Capt. W. Gibb, Mrs. W. A. Hannibal, Mr. C. G. Harrison,
The wedding was solemnised at Dr. G. Montague Harston, retiring Rosary Church, Kowloon, yoster- after 31 years practice in the day afternoon, of Miss Ignez Colony, Mrs. Harston, Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes, Mr. Owen Hughes- and Miss A. Owen Hughes, Mr. and Mr. B. J. Keeley, Mrs. R. M. Keown and family. Mrs. H. Langley, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Mayes, Mr. A. Murdoch, Mr. C. J. Tacchi, Mrs. P. Tod, Capt. J. S. de Wolf, Mrs. F. C. Weller, Mrs, D. Walmsley, Mr. W. R. Cheater Wood and Mr. And Mra. J. Whelan, Major General A. E. Wardrop, C.B., C.M.G., who has relinquished com- mand of the North China troops, was also a passenger.
Dr. Weilmann Mit Gro Bem Symphonie Orchestra.
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Soprano, Adele Korn. "Traviata" (G. Verdi) Fantasie,
Edith-Lorand Orchestra, 10.30 p.m. Close down.
VACCINATION.
ACTIVITIES OF ST, JOHIN AMBULANCE BRIGADE,
The number of Chinese vac- cinated, free of charge, by mem. bors of St. John Ambulance Brigade, up to and including Thursday, April 11, was:
Chinese Y.M.G.A. Division 28,479 King's College Division, 27,692
Railway Division
Indian Divinlon
Kowloon Division
Mongkok Division
Shaukiwan Division
Un Long
St. Joseph's College Divi-
sion
Victoria Nursing Division Y.W.C.A. Nursing Division
Total
11,066
6,032
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THE HOLY LAND.
PROPOSED VISIT OF DR. LANG.
Rome, Apr. 13. ,107,317 Tho Vatican statorient with .132.784 | regard to the Archbishop of Cau- 9,983 torbury incident says that the Holy 1.844 Sce in at present treating delicate questions at Jerusalem, It mado 6,862 representations direct to London.on 745 hearing of Dr. Lang's intention to 449 visit the Holy City na the visit
sceined inopportune.
WILN
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.332,262 | suggested that it should be adjourn-
KOWLOON WEDDING.
YESTERDAY'S CEREMONY AT
ROSARY CHURCH.
the
Alberta Vichy, (Aggie) daughter of Mrs. Esther Robarts Vichy and the late Mr. Luiz Vichy, and Mr. Alberto Jone Osmund, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James D. Osmund. The Rev. Fr. Syada conducted the service.
The bride was attended by four bridesmaids, the Misses E, Savard Remedios, H. Savard Remedios, P. Lopes and E. fifbeiro and was given away by Mr. Christine A. itebaris,
The "best man" was Mr. Arthur F. Osmund.
AL the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held ut 334, Kowloon Tong, where the happy couple were the recipients of the congratulations of their mapy friends.
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