WHIST AND BRIDGE DRIVE.
FOR M.C.L. FUNDS AT KOWLOON.
enjoyablo
A successful and whilst and bridge drive was held in the Central British School last night, in aid of the Hongkong Women's Guild and Ministering Children's League,
There was an excellent atten- dance, with the following sa prize- winners
Ladies' Bridge.--1, Mrs. Elkins; 2, Mrs. J. Revie; lowest score, Mrs. E. Mende.
Ladies' Whist.-1, Mrs. Peth- rick; 2, Mrs. Colman; lowest score, Mrs. L. Mend,
Gents' Bridge-1, Capt. Ground- water; 2, Capt. R. D. Thomas; lowant score, Mr. A. E. Atkins.
Gents' Whist, Mr. Morrison: 2, Mr. Annia; lowest #coru, Mr. Durston.
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FANLING GOLF.
STARTING TIMES FOR SUNDAY.
8.56 C. II. M. Andrew & A. J. R.
Wolff,
9.00 J. S. MacLaren & J. Smith.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1931.
LONDON POLITICAL
SENSATION.
(Continued from Page 1.)
GLEE SINGERS.
AGAIN DELIGHT LARGE AUDIENCE.
Another crowded audience lis- tho West- tened enraptured to
HONGKONG IRISH SOCIETY.
MEMBERS JOINING UP IN LARGE NUMBERS.
9.08 C. U. Riggs &.G. B. S. Thomson. He was a Cabinet Minister at minister Glee Singers at the Thou- | formod St. Patrick's Society
9.16 Not to be booked.
9.20 K. 8. Robertson & T. Grant. 9.24 E Nash & J, E. Richardson.
9.28 L. G. S. Dodwell & J. 11. Raikes,
9.32 G. E. Holmes & 9. J. II. Fox.
0.36 A. C. I. Bowker & M. G. Mills, 0.40 R. K. Valentino & W. J. Clerk. 0.44 A. D. Humphreya &. G: B.
Dunnett.
9.48 J. P. Warren & D. F. C. Cleland. 9,52J. W. Alabaster & D. Lyon. 9. R. A. Stuart & W. C. Clark, 10.00 R. E. Atwell & E. P. White. 10.04 G. A. Lelper & J. II. Ashworth 10.08 T. 8. Marshall & G. Walsh. 10.12 W. Kerr & W. S. Häller. 10.16 M. Henderson & J.
Walker.
For
and sold it for £8,000. He early mado a reputation as a speaker.
thirty-two.
over twenty years he has taken a leading part in national affairs, and has been one of the storm centres in British politics. What are the qualities which have made it possible for him to do these great things?
Undoubted Courage."
many
The Committee of the newly- of tre Royal last night, the
pro-Hongkong find that the formation gramme being interspersed with a of the Society and getting it in to number of Scottish itsmá. the sparkling number. "The Hunt rangements for their Brst ball on From running order, as well as the ar- in Up" (John L. Hatton) by the 17th, March give them plenty to Rentlemen of the Company, to Ed- think about and to do, but they are ward Branscombo's appealing arputting in some very useful team rangement of "Robin-a-Thrush,'
work as well an acting Individually the concluding number, enjoyment in the various capacities to which flagged not a moment, the solos they have been deputed. They First, his undoubted courage. and concerted numbers alike being are greatly encouraged by the Second, his mental and physical most impressively executed.
hearty enthusiasm of the energy. fle is supposed to be
tette. His pallid face, due to a "Kelvin Grove," "Will Yo No Come Colony who are joining up in large A cycle of Scottish Songs. Irishmen and Irishwomen in the white skin, and his stooping Back Again?" and "Charite In My numbers. Up to date, they have M. shoulders are misleading. In Darling" were warmly received, the names of over 200 members fact, he is strong and muscular, the second plece being beautifully and prospective members, and they with
vigorous and resilient treated. Another outstanding work look forward to an appreciable in- system, which enables was the Mendlersohn anthem, "Oh him to stand great atrain and boar for the Wings of a Dove." James Case of this number.
One of thetr members who de- Barber, who posseases one of the heavy mental burdens.
finest hass voices ever heard here, aired to remain anonymous hns was greatly appreciated for his since consented to his generosity rendition of "At the Mid Hour of being made known. This gentle- Night" (Sir Frederick Cowen) and mon is well-known in the Colony. the audience recalled him several Mr. Andrew Hundred Pipere," was especially1th, 1866, has joined as a Life Member and has made a handsome ood. form, and delighted with the man- of the Society.
Albert Green was again in good gift of $500 to the general funds
shanties. Later in the programme.ckled that all entrance fees, sub- ner in which he led a group of sea The Committee has wisely de- his quaint mannerisms, combined scriptions fees, and donations with an excellent voice, evoked the should be devoted entirely to enthusiasm of the audience. charitable purposes and general
10,20 C. B. Brown & R. W. Taplin, 10.24 C. P. Ross & J. B. Lanyo 10.28 . Allison W. Mulenby. 10,39 A. II, Penn & J. R. Colis. 10.30 E. H. Williams & S. C, Feltham, 10.40 J. K. Masson & J. D. II. Craw-
ford. 10.14 W. D. Harris & H. P. Bailey. 10.48 Dr. Nicholson & T. S. Morrison, 10.52 V. J. Atkins & P. H. Suckling.
nervous
Third, his industry. He is a
prodigious, painstaking, and tire leas worker, with an active brain for planning, scheming, and con-
Harper.
He WAR June
Nightingale for the 10.06 T. S. Whyte-Smith & D. J. Iriving. Before he rises in the times. One of his encores, "born in County Tyrone on
A box of chocolates, represented by Messrs. Gilman and Co., was raffed and realised $7, whilst fur- ther generous prize-donors were Mr. and Mrs. R. Wylie and the Dairy Farm Co. Thanks arc due to Mr. loan of the school hall, the Rev. W Walton Rogers for the loan of chairs, Mr. Lloyd Jones, Mrs. Telfer, Mrs. Woolley. Mrs. Gow and Mrs. J. Revie for no generously giving towards the refreshments, and Miss R. Cole, Mra, L. Cole, and A. Cole for their assistance,
KOCHOW GETS OFF THE BAR.
REFLOATED AFTER MANY
VAIN ATTEMPTS.
Glimore.
11,00 D. S. Robb & B. D. Evans,
11.04 W. W. Mackenzie & A. C. Ellis 11.08 1. J. Blackburn & A. G. Coppin 11.12 C. W. Jeffreys & J. Coulthart. 11.16 R. A. Campbell & H. Hampton
LEO E. P. Fletcher & G. T. May, 11,24 IL U. Ireland & A. B. Parves. 11.28 E. Stone & J. P. Sherry, 1132 0. F. C. Marton é 1
Andrews.
morning. he covers page after page with his neat handwriting.
and this is only the prelude of his day's work. But he is energetic | physically Rs well as, mentally. Such strenuous recreations as polo appeal to him, and he was some time, an enthusiastic R. aviator. He is an omnivorous reader, with the art of picking out books that matter and the things that matter in books.
11.30 A. Ritchie & C. H. Burton. 11,40 D. J. Keogh & J. Jones. 11.44 A, C, Meredith & G. S. Hankin-
kun.
11,48 A. Jench & N. K. Latujejohn. 11,59 A. D. Brawn & II. Shrubsole. 11,56 H. Lowe & 1, Yates, Noom. 0. Enger & W, R. Valance. 12.04 41. M. Bee & J., H. Ruffio. Information has been received 12.08 H. 1, Porsyth & E. M. Bryden. to the effect that the river ateamer | 1232 J. K. Macfarlan & R. E. Lind- Kochow, which for several days.
well. was aground five miles below Sam- 12.16 1. C. Gould & A. H. Musson. ahui, near Campbell Island, kus been refloated
and Anchored in the West River.
no
The Kochow grounded last Sun- day whilst returning from Wuchow to Hongkong. Every effort was made to reloat the vessel, bot partly owing to the state of the tide, which is at present very law, the task was difficult,
Another attempt was made yes- terday at high tide, and she was refloated. On examination, it was found that she had mainined noi damage and will shortly proceed to Hongkong.
The 8.8. Charles Bardouin, of the Hongkong-Canton run, went aground in the early hours of Mon- day morning near First Bar Island Hight. Her passengers were taken off by the ss. Kinshan and taken to Canton, As far as could be ascertained this morning, she is still aground.
TRADE DISPUTES DEBATE.
DECLARATION ON 1926
STRIKE.
12.20 J, G, Campbell & J. Forbes. 12.24 R. Stork & J. Highet.
12.28 H. Spicor & R. M. Cândoner. 12.52 W. J. Riddiford & F. Sykes, 12.36 J. Dovey & J. 8. Dykes, 1540 T. Low & D. S. Edward. 12,44 G, G. Johnson & R. I, S. Webb. 12.4 W. C. Shields & R. K. Hepburn. 12,62 1. M. Goodall & W. N. Smalley. 12.68 D, Forbes & R. Young.
1 pan. N. Croucher AE den Vocux.
SHAMEEN FOOTBALL
LEAGUE.
TARANTULA DEFEAT THE
CICALA.
Shameen, Jan. 29.
In a League match played here yesterday II.M.S. Tarantula defeat- od 11.M.S. Cleala by 4 goals to 2 goals. From the start the Tula were pressin and kept the Cicala defence close to the home genl. After some ten minutes' play, Allen put the Tula in the lead with a shot that gave Stacey no chance, Cicain, going all out to get on equal terms, carried the game into the Tula half and Leeds in trying to finil touch conceded a corner, In the melee in front of gual following the corner kick. Tata's right, half handled inside the penalty area. Domoney, making no mistake with the spot kick, brought the avore level.
The game continued fairly even for some time, then Tula broke away and Connon with low fast drive put them in the lead again. Half-ilme score:-Taran- tala, 2 goals; Cleala, 1 goal.
for
Imagination and Confidence
Fourth,
his Imagination. His teeming brain is full of original
MANDYNASTIENNALIGNANDABA
THE "TELEGRAPH" ART SUPPLEMENT.
TO-MORROW'S SELECTION OF PICTURES,
There will be many picturos of topical interest in 10- morrow s issue of the Tele- graph Art Supplement.
Weddings illustrated will include those of Mr. S. Berx and Moss Tui O'Kane, Mr. W. R. Hillier and Miss A. M. Silice. Mr. Ng Hin-yunn and Miss Nora Chan, Mr. Chu Jor and Miss Wong Shou-ching. and Mr. So Kim-sung and Miss Lam Siu-ying.
Thero will be some interest- ing snapshots of the golf match at Fanling between local players and the American pron.. one showing H. E, the Governor with the noted visi- tors. A group of players who took part in the golf match at Canton between sides repré- senting England and America will also appear.
Other pictures will include some of the sinking of the 3.3. Tricolor, snapshots taken at the Fanling Hunt Race Meet- ing, and a photo Laken at the Hongkong University Chris. tinn Association's annual social function,
It is to be regretted that there expenses of administration, and are only two more concerts, and a that balls and similar social func- maliner to-morrow afternoon at 3tions should pay for themselves. p.m., but the exceptionally heavy booking for the final appearances must assure the Company that Hongkong greatly appreciates the opportunity of listening to such refreshing and beautiful enter- tainment.
AVALANCHES IN SCOTLAND.
During the past week the Com- mittee has met twice under the Chairmanship of Mr. F. P. B. James, Chairman of Committen, and among other things has up- proved the Rules as agreed to in principle at the inaugural general meeting. Copies will shortly be distributed to all members,
A cable is being sent. to Sir Joseph Kemp, who is at present al Home, intimating his election as President. of the Society,
(Continued from Page 6.)
quantities of snow which have nc- cumulated during the winter months are beginning to be affected by the milder weather, that it be hoves the mountaineer to go warily in the corriea; for at such times Hotel.
snow.
Ball Arrangements.
Various Sub-Committees have been formed in counexion with the ball, and as the result of their deliberations it has been decided to hold the event at the Peninsula Supper, wines and other
on inclusive cont per hend, The ball commence at 9.30 p.m. next morning. Letters have been conclude at 2 a..
sent to all members and prospre- tive members asking for particu are of the number of tickets re quired, etc. It is hoped to have all such necessary information by 10th February.
the enormous overhanging cornices liquid refreshments wil be of snow and ice which fringe the provided at cliffs are opt to break away, and of $10 come sweeping down, probably ac- will companied by a quantity of rock, and will to beat everything before them thundering down into the corric.
On more than one occasion the writer has experienced what might be termed a baby avalanche, and these were quite enjoyable, but a party of four friends once had a rather more alarming adventure on; one of the peaks of the Black The Committee is desirous
including a Mount.
number of Irish to a place where a 'dances In the ball programme and They came large fissure showed in the snow, to afford opportunities for prior and one of the party incautiously practice. They can arrange for began to walk along the lower edge the necessary room and natrue- of it. His weight was just enough tion and invite all those who in- to cause the enormous lightly-pois tend to participate to submit their ed mass to break away, and in a names as early as possible to the moment the whole party were en- Hon. Secretary, P.O. Box 417, gulfed, and careering rapidly down Hongkong. Further particulars the mountain side smothered in, will then be communiented.
Certain other details are still When they came to a standstill, under consideration and addi- one of them fortunately had his tional information will be publish- ideas about all sorts of subjects. his companions by their feet stick- tributed.
head uppermost. He found two of ed as early possible.--Con- Nothing is too great or too small ing out of the snow. The fourth The most interesting feature of the Inter part of the debate
to engage his attention.
man was invisible, but as they were yesterday
they Fifth, his logical powers. His all roped together
quickly statement by the Solleitor General,
In the second half, the Tula's mind is essentially logical; and he located him, and nobody was any Sir Stafford Cripps, ` 112201 in
side was very much the stronger, is always reads with convincing the worse of the adventure, in spite his i the forwards combining well and arguments vlow the general strike
to support his pro- of the fact that they had descended tputting in some very useful head posals or to defeat his opponents. several hundred feet in a few 1926 would have been illegal if the
SIR JOHN SIMPSON IN Act of 1927 and
Within three minutes, of the Bill underi
Sixth, his rhetorical powers. seconds.
THE COLONY. discussion had then been
change-uver they had He is a master of rhetoric, or the lost his watch, and this led to n One of the party, however, had law. Increased their lead with a third art of arranging arguments so as curious sequel the following sum- the P. and O. liner Malwa from This was made in response to a goal from Mannering.
Through passengers to Japan on request by Sir John Simon, and afterwards, Cicala got a lucky
to suit the purpose in hand,
mer. When ascending the moun- Home include Sir John Simpson, other speakers opposing the goal, when, with Leeds mis-kick- Ile has a passion for
Seventh, his power of work.
tain,
neur as he could judge to K.B.E., the noted British architect, de- ing. Nagahaw ran out to a
sotiorous the place where he and hía com- who was President of the Royal claration on the point.British swerving ball which turned off his phrases, and can make words pantons had been swept down in the Institute of British Architects from
foot and rolled into the open gol.glitter on the page like diamonds. snow, this man suddenly came on 1919 to 1921. For
the remainder of the gatne, In short, he has the rare gift of his long-lost watch. Tula were on top, a few minutes style. He will take any pains to from the end Connon scoring the find the right word, and when he fourth goal. Cienta fell away hears a new one that takes his badly and Tula deserved their fancy will carefully store it away victory.
for future use.
London, Jan. 29. The Liberals intend to attempt to secure amendments to the Trade Disputes Bill during the committee stage.
was n
measure, for a Government
Wireless,
BIG INTESTACY.
"LETTERS" GRANTED IN LOCAL ESTATE.
work.
the
Shortly
The following teams were lined up under Mr. P. Younghusband: Wonk Tai-yan, who died
Tarantula-Bagshaw; Perkins, intestate at No. 47. Taz Hang Leeds; Evans. Webb, Talbot: Street, Canton, on February 19, Lieut. Cobb, Connon, Mannering, 1929, left longkong estate which Allen, Tubb. has been valued
at $48,500.
Letters of administration have. Rees, Domoney, Buding; Lieut. Cleala-Stacey: Pinder, Hicks; been granted to Wong Wing-dick; Comm. Ilavers, Spurling, Ronder. whe is temporarily living at No. Williams, McKissack. 220, Queen's Road Central.
The following shows the presont Local estate to the value of standing of the League: $1,600 was left by Lucas Leonardo
Tarantula
(or Leonard) da Silva, late of No. Moth.
7. Morrison Gap Road,
who died intestato
Hongkong Moorhen at address Senmow
that
on July 7, 1930, being survived by Cleala
his widow, three daughters and Shameen S.C.
five sons. Letters of administra- tion have been granted to the widow, Constancin Marla da Silva, i
An old man was knocked down
by a tramcar near the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank this morning
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4 2 2 15 16 10
7 4 12 12 9 9
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7 2 0 6 8 13 4 0.1 2 6.13 23 4 -Our Own Correspondent.
CAIRO TO CAPE FLIGHT.
London, Jan. 20. and rather badly hurt. A passer the Royal Air Force's African Ser- The Air Minister announces that by telephoned for the ambulance, vice figlit to the Capo, landed at which was on the scene in three Broken Hill, in Rhodesia, yesterday minutes and removed the sufferer to hospital.
afternoon-British Wircless.
JADOR FUJI OBJA 2190JDESSZERCOSURIL
JABCON.
21 YEARS AGO.
"TELEGRAPHI” ·FILES.
Eighth, his remarkable factual COME EXTRACTS FROM THE and verbal memory, enabling him to remember dry facts or to reel off snatches of poetry, prose, or popular songs.
The following extracts are from the Hongkong Telegraph for the week ended January 28th, 1910.
as
NOTED ARCHITECT.
tish
Sir John Simpson, who la Vice- President of the Royal West of England Academy and of the Brl- Society of Master Glass Painters, is architect of the Hon.
been Society of Lincoln's Inn and "has responsible for numerous monuments, including the Rosedenn ¡School, Brighton, the Queen Victoria Memorial, Bradford, and the Royal Sussex Regiment mo- nament. Onslow Ford, whilat he has also been concerned with the offices of the Crown Agents for the Colonies and the Glasgow Art Ga3- teries. He is an authority also on The British and American Minia, ¦ town-plarining, and is the author and so it is, we suppose, with ters in Feking were approached, of numerous professional pub politicians.
by the Chinese Foreign Ministry,lications... with the object of effecting an amicable settlement of the Macao boundary question.
Ninth, his sense of humour. Tenth, his confidence in himself gard themselves as social doctors. was is. 9 7/16: and his opinions. Politicians, re- The rate of the dollar on demand A doctor who has no confidence
in his remedies in rarely a success,
Gen,
The Hon. Mr. Tye Chuan alias Kwel To, member of the Execu Live Committee of the National Gov- ernment of China, President of the
of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's University
•
Dua to arrive here on the mor. ning of February 14th in the The annual report of the China Canadian Pacific Steamship, Com- Examination Yuan and Ex-Chancellor Provident, Lonn and Mortgage Co..pany's Empress of Australia with
of Ltd., showed gross profits totalling Canton, will give a public lecture on $118,887. A dividend of 80 cents
The Value of Chinese Literature and was recommended. Ita Position in the Cultural World" to the Chinese Society of the Univer sity of Hongkong in the Great Hall to-day at 5.15 p.m.
A largely attended Burns Night concert was held at the Theatre Royal.
Hongkong University Medical Society na membera read his paper on Radhum before the
Dr. J. Howard Montgomery will At an election of three, J. P's of the Licensing
party of round-the-world tourists. The liner will remain in port four days, during which_time there will be the usual shores excursions..
arrived from Shanghai, where he Mr. A. E. Steed, who has recently on Wednesday, February 4, instead of Board, the following were return Millington Limited, has been appoint- was the Studio Manager of Mosers. February 2, at the Union Assembly ed:-Messrs. D. W. Craddock, T. Fed Art Director of Millington Limited,
Hough, and A. Shelton Hooper. Hongkong Branch.
Room at 6.30 p.m.
Powells
LAST DAY
OF OUR
SALE
IS TO-MORROW.
There are still many Bargains left in Overcoats, White Sweaters, Blazers, Roady-to-wear Suits, Ties, Socks, Golf Hose, etc., etc.
Inspection Invited.
YOU CAN BUY.
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IN
HONGKONG
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