A
LOCAL INVESTITURE
GOVERNMENT HOUSE CEREMONY
BRILLIANT SCENE
The ballroom at Government House presented a brilliant scene this morning, when His Excellency
the Governor, Sir William Feel. held his last investiture prior to proceeding to England on leave. The recipients n honours were Mrs. H. T. Greasy, M.BE: Messrs. iPo-k'wai and Wong Kwong-tin. Certificates of Honour; and Mr. Abbná
Insignia of wh Arealti, Associate Brother of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem,
The cormony was witnessed by
POLICE RESERVE
THE
ORDERS FOR CURRENT WEEK
Orders by the Hon. Mr. T. H. King, Inspector General of Police sintez
Chinese Company
Training Course-Part · 11.—All recruits will attend at the Chinese Company's Headquarters on Tuesday, May 3rd, at 5.30 p.m. for instruction. Inspection Parade. All ranks of the Chinese Company will parade at Central Police Station
HONGKONG
TELEGRAPHI.
MONDAY, MAY 2,
1932.
LESSON SERMON.
WATERLOO BRIDGE
SURPRISE
HALF-PRICE OFFER TO L.C.C.
Further impetus in given to the Bridge by a new scheme prepared controversy surrounding Waterloo by Sir E. Owen Williams, the well known engineer.
He has designed a bridge on an
work of that the total cost of the
would be £60,000, compared with £1,295,000 estimated by the London County Council.
entirely new plan and estimates
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, HONGKONG
"Everlasting Punishment"
of the Lesson-Ser- the subject
of Christ, mon in all Churches Scientist, yesterday.
was
RADIO BROADCAST
REPLAY OF "DELICIOUS" FROM THE KING'S
The Golden Text wan.--"Bre- thren, if a man be overtaken in a fault. ye which Bre spiritual,365 metres. (815 K.C.).
By Z. I. W. on a wavelength, of
restore such an one in the spirit of
Among the citations which com-
meekness." (Gal, 6:1.)
prised the Lesson-Sermon was the following from the Bible."A
5-7 p.m. Chinese Programnic,
7-11.30 p.m. (Aprox.) European Programme.
7-0.39. p.m. A Programme of Vie tor and Ti.M.V. Records.
7.
Stock Quotations, Mail Notice, etc. -
May sth for option on Wednesday, equipment etc. by the Company Com. mander. Fall in at 5.30pm sharp under Sub Inspector J. C, Fender.
certain man had two sons, Dress-White Uniform,
And Cap.
with White Cover, Belt, Truncheon, Whistle,
This new scheme will renew the the younger of them and to his Armlet and Badge, "Pocket Pollen discussions as to the type of father, Father,, give me the por- man"
and note-book to be
bridge which should be constructed tion of goods lint falleth to.me. arried. Those not in possession of uniform to replace the present structure | And he
7.03-7.18 p.m. divided unto them his attend in mufti. No members; and as to the amount of money ilving. And not many days after may be absent from this parade with which should be expended on the the younger son gathered all out fove from the Company Com-project. mander. The Equipment Offèor will make it Ruits will attend.
point of being prosent.
Trainin
Course. Part.
more than 200 guests, including offlcers of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Lady Piel preeeded. her husband to the ballroom, those recruits of the Chinese Company will * premenl stumling wall) she hadation Centrni Police Station for
taken her seat,
Squad Drill on Thursday, May 5th. at 30 2.
Then came His Excelency ht tended by his alde-de-cam Capt. T.AR. Coltman, his Private Secretary. Mr. Tufton, and two Indian honorary aides-de-ramip.
TRIBUTE TO MRS, CREASY,
Ax Mrs. Katherine ('reasy. meoricul by her hustami, the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, C.B.E. and Mr. G. P. de Martin, M.B.E, walked to the foot of the dais, His Expel- lency addressed her ns follows: "It is a very read and a very great pleasure to me, Mrs. Creasy,, to invest you to-day with the Insignia of a Member of the Most Excel lent Order of the British Empire.
Mrs. Katherine Creasy, who was
with invested
The
M.B.E. this morning.
which is Majesty the King bas been pleased to confer upon you in recognition of your public ser- vices in this Colony ever since you arrived here in 1924.
the
Lague Guild.
"Within a fortnight of your arrival you took over the Hon. General Secretaryship of Ministering Children's and Hongkong Women's
riant f arted as President a few later and have len President or Vice-President nogd of the tim.
You that you have been here.
have been moving spirit of th League, and as a result of your
Sir Owen Williams was consult ing civil engineer to the British of 1921 and Empire Exhibition 1. Al
has been responsible for several important construction works..
The new design provides for six Hines of traffle and two footways, al Sir Owen has made a formal offers the 1.C.C. to demolish the
bridge. Successor according to his plan maintain and ultimately demolish the temporary structure, at n total cost of £699,000, including all con- tingencies.
N., Os, Clas AIN. 4. Os, will atten the Chines Company's Hond- quarters on Friday, May 9th, at 4,00 pam, for examination under Mr. Pator. Son, P. P. T. S.
Indian Company
Training Course Pari | All prembers who have mit od Part 11 of Training fouse should attend the Chinese Company's Head- quarters, 17. Quum's "Rond Central on Thursday, May 5th. 5. pan.
+1
Flying Squad
by members of the Flying Squad on Social duties will be carried out They and Monday, May rel, and
th. Members will fall in at 'entral Police Station at 5.15 p.m. em both days. Dress Bhaki Uniform Cap with Khaki Cover.
Reserve Emergency Init
The feudo Cluss. In view of the Stand-By Oders issued, no Defendu Class will be held this week,
Motor Patrol, A motor patrol will be carried out on Friday, May it fr N. C, 0%, and Squad Leaders only. They will assemble outside Queen's Pier, at 6.15 pan. Uniform optional,
Sgd. D. 1., KING,
D.S.P.ORG.
SHOOTING OUTRAGE IN INDIA.
MIDNAPORE MAGISTRATE
Whilst
ASSASSINATED
Calratin, May 1. attending ፡፡ District Bourd merling, Mr. Douglas, the
District Magistrate
at
pore, was fired upon and serious ly injured.
The magistrate
was fired at Free Ines.
Bengali youth. A found to be in possession of a revolver, has been arrested: Succumbs to Injuries.
|
present
construct
The Scheme.
its
of rain- Owen
**The bridge would be forced concrete," sait! Sir "and would be supported on single eytindrien enlumns placed on the sites of the existing piers.
together, and took his journey Into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. And when he came to himself, he said. How many hired servants of my father's have read enough and to apare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will any unto him, Father, I have sinned
Lake 15;11-13,17,18.) against Beaven, and before thee."
made mani
The Lesson-Sermon also include ed the following passage from The Christian Science textbook. "Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures." by Mary Baker Eddy. -"Fear of punishment never truly honest. Moral courage is requisite to meet the wrong and to proclaim the right. But how shall we reform the man would be perfectly level, giving courage, and who has not the true The underside of the bridge who has more animal than moral clear headway above high water idea of good? Through human of 28 feet for its entire length, consciousness, convince the mortal compared with the headway of 27 of his mistake in seeking material feet at the crown only of the means far gaining happiness. arches of the existing bridge. The Reason is the most active human single
of cylindrical
Let that inform the piere faculty. would be uf 20 feet diameter, com- sentiments and awaken the man's pared with the existing piers, dormant sense of moral obliga- which are 75 feet long by 20 feetion, and by degrees he will learn thick.
row
a
"Special care has been taken in the planning of the bridge to guard Against subsidence, the piers living boon designed to take the proper pressures on London clay,
"I consider that round piers are eminently the most suitable for Waterlon Bridge, for the river is, at a right angle there, and the water flows in all directions at the bend. The piers offer the sam
what- resistance to the water in ever direction it is moving. Then, Loo, with round piers and with the underside of the bridge
Suite Franchise (Foulds)
The Band of H. M. Coldstream
Guards. 12761/R2762.
7.18-8 p.m. A Concert. Violin Solo-Ruralia Hungarien -
1-18:
Malto Vivace (Dohranyį) Violin Solo-Ruralia Hungarica
Presto (Dohnanyi) Frits Song-The Cuckoo (Lehnman)
Kreisler
Song-Little Brown Owl (Sanderson)
B2190, Mavis Bennett (Soprano), Violin and Pianoforte Duet-Sonata
No. 1 (Delius) May Harrison and Arnold. C1749/C1750. Sung-Chorus, Gentiemen lah. Song-Off to Philadelphia (Haynes)
Percy Heming (Baritone). B2500. Piano Safe-Sonath in A Major
(Scarlatti). Piano Solo-Ecossaire (Beethoven)
.
Mischa Levitzki. É5x7. Rp.m. Local Time and Weather Report."
Jiawatian Waltz Medley, Kilian Waltz, Frank Ferera and
8.5-8.20 p.m. Hawailan Music.
R.2300,
John K. Panluhl (Guitars),
Fenrt of Hawaii,
Frank Love Dream of Luln Lu.
Perera and John K. Paululi
(Guitars), B2318.
8.20-8.45 p.m. Variety.
The nothingness of the pleasures Humorous Song-Moscow. of human sense and the grandeuri Song-This is Heaven
Gracic Fields. R3241. and bliss of a spiritual sense. Sung Just Like a Butterly, which silences the material or car-Song-Gonna Get a Girl. Melville poreal." (p.327.)
Gideon (Baritone). B2577. Orchestra The Singing Fool-Seler-
tion. De Groot and His
Orchestra. R2004, Humorous Song-Does my Sweetie
Care for Me? Leslie Sarany.
8.45-9.30 p.m.
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KING'S THEATRE
COMMENCING SUNDAY, 8th MAY. SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT
MARTY
OF
MISS MILDRED
SANDS & DAWN
COMEDY.
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Selections by the Hollywood Bowl
Orchestra.
Theatre by courtesy Management.
11.30
<f the
JEWALA SINGH SUCCUMBS TO BULLET WOUNDS
Police Constable Jewala Singh The Sleeping Beauty-Ballet Suite
Kowloon Hospital)
(Technikowsky).8851/6872, per died at the
G868. fectly level, river trallic may pass yesterday, victim of the shooting Carneval Overture (Dvorak). under the bridge at any Midna-
pince,affray which occurred at Sham-inmey (Tone Picture) (Balakirew).
0870, instead of being compelled to take stulpo early in April.
The Fire Dance (de Falla). the arches in the centre.
Early on the morning of the Fantastic Symphony-March to the "Reinforced concrete has been 5th of last month, Jewala Singh.
6800. Senfold (Berlioz). chosen as the medium," he added who was attached to the local "because it allows of reasonable district station, was
9.30-11.30 p.m. (Approx.) 03 patrol cost, while, at the same time, is duty, when he had occasion to as durable as any other material.stop a Chinese in Boundary Road Relay of "Delicious" from the King's There is no other bridge, so far with the view to a search. As he I know, constructed on this stooped to run his hands over the
I have maile
p.m. (Approx:) Rugby Principle, but
lothing, the my man's plans with the fullest regard to all snatched the constable's revolver Mid-day Press News. the factors peculiar to the site." from its holster, and pulled the
"Appropriate action will be trigger twice. One of the bullets || taken in connexion with
The the perforated his intestines.
informed the Morning Fast After the attack, the assailant This means that it will probably escaped, taking the revolver with receive early consideration by the him. Improvements Committee of the The constable was in a serious Council, of which Sir Percy Sim-condition when admitted to mons is Chairman.
hospital, and succumbed vester- day in spite of all medical care.
The Funeral.
Later. „The Midnapore magistrate, Mr.
has dject Douglas.
Irotu
Fi wounds, Reuter,
suspect
antiring efforts over $100,000 have | Committee at the Tang Wah Hos scheme." an official of the L.C.C. fother fractured his thigh bone. been follerted and distributed | pital Advisory Committee, have amongst various charities; here and at Hote
You have taken great përsonal interest in the Belena May Insti- tute, ami have, devoted consider able time and Ouergy to it. You have also identified yourself with the Girl Guides Assuriation.
The whole of your service has ↑ been inspired by sympathy with and love of your fellows, and it is a great grief to us all that you will be leaving the Colony in two
Your time. months'
been a member of the Permanent Hoard of Direction of the Po Leung Kuk since 1915, and were for a number of years Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Com meree,
"You, Mr. Wong Extra2f-tin. ar a member of the Tung Wah Hospital Advisory Board, and have number of years a heen for a Chinese representative Sanitary Board.
un the
which they have re-
"On behalf of the Government. departure thank you both for the great will leave a vaenney which will services which you have rendered, be very difficult to all, but in go and congratulate you on the re ing, you will leave behind you acognition fine record of service, and willceived." carry away with you the regard and affection of all those who have come into contact with you.
MR. ARCULLI'S HONOUR. Mr. Abbas Areulli, supported inby Mr. Ho Kom-tong. C.D., and
Mr. A. Morris, received the de
congratulate you most errely on the honour which has been conferred upon yo!."
CHINESE HONOURED.
Messrs. 1 Po-kwai and Woog Kwong-tin next received!
Certi:
|
coration of
"You were
ENJOYABLE CONCERT ON SATURDAY.
CHINA LIGHT AND POWER CLUB'S ENTERPRISE.
11.35 p.m. Close Down.
All records in the above Europe Programines are kindly supplied by Messrs. S. Moutrie and Co.
SCHOOL CONCERT.
A BIG AUDIENCE AT KING'S COLLEGE
The funeral of Jewala Singh has
Success attended the second an- been arranged for to-day. The re-nual concert held by the students mains will be taken over by launch of King's College an Saturday From Kowloon to Hongkong and evening in the Great Hall, which will be landed at the wharf just was taxed to its capacity by the East of the new Police Station, large audience. Another perfor lachai.
mance was given last night, with A delightful convert of band, The funeral will be recorded fult the addition of a Chinese comedy vocal, elpcutionary and instru-Police honours and will mass the entitled "The Fool Assistants, mental items was attended by Monument at 2.45pm.
which was written and directed by nearly 200 people in the Chin
Cheung Chun-cheung. - Light und Power Recreation Club's premises at King's Park on Saturday night.
Among the principal items on
programme
numbers
were
The
Flouse.
The programme, which covered {GOVERNMENT HOUSE.14 items, opened with a bright overture by Chinese orthestra Associate Serving Brother of the Order of St. John the
composed of Ip Tui-hing, Li Hing- of Jerusalem.
played by the band of II. M. S., Sunday, April 24-Mr. & Mrs. an. Li Chiu-yin and Chan Chok- Junched at Government | ho. This was followed by Mr. Ng Addressing Mr. Aresiti, H. E. [Cornwall, under the baton of Band- { Shister the Governor said: --"I have been master E. X. Williams.
Yi-cheong's rendering of Malay Monday, April 25, -Lady Peel nt-songs. feates of Honour. They were sup asked to present to you on bassisting artists were Mrs. W. Htended the International reception
y the Hon. Mr. W..Thalf of His Royal Highness the Fleming and Mr. L. Chur Chi held at the Helena May Institute. Au English Pantomime (Mrs. parted Southern. C.M.G., and the Hon. Duke of Connaught. Grand Prior, (vocalists), Mr. John V. Braga His Excellency the Chancellor pre Jarley's waxwork) taken from Mr. B. B. Halifax, C.M.G. C.B. and the Chapter General of the violinist) and Mr. S. A. Sweet sided at the meeting of the Court of "Old Curiosity Shop" and produc
Addressing these two gentlemen, Order of St. John, the tasignia hungrous items). Mr. W. R. the University.
Wednesday, April 27-11 Excel-ed by the students of Class 4A, His Excellency sald: "I have of an Associate Serving Brother, Fleming was the accompanist. great pleasure in presenting to you and I have much pleasure in The band, which was in fine lency the Governor and Lady Peel, under the able direction of Misa by His Excellency's per-M. D. Birt, was well received, the to-day in the name of ilis Majesty doing so.
form, rendered "L'Entente Cor accompanied
Ronal stuff, had
had ten with the Hon. Dr. two wax model boxers giving riso of the Certificates
"Sanderson's the King.
appointed Super- diale,"
songs, & Mrs. Kotowall. ADLUWICH.
to much laughter. Honour which were awarded to intendent of the Indian Division "Napolitana," "We'll Be Together
Ile Excellency and Lady Peel dined
An English play, "The Invisible you by me in His Majesty's name
in 1925, and it has been owing Again." "Song of Happiness" and with Commodore & Mrs. Walker at on the King's Birthday last year,
to your fine example that that elever "Musical Switch."
Duke," a modern burlesque melo- Admiralty Bungalow.
settings in on has nehieved division
such
Thursday, April 28-His Excellen- drama, had its Mrs. W. R. Fleming's items, "1 I regret that there has been so
laboratory. Yoo much delay in regard to the pre-strength and efficiency. In 1931 heard you go by" and "A Browney the Governor presided at the meet astrologer's
King-kwong, as one of the clowas, sentation, but there was
rank Bird Singing," were sung with ing of the Executive Council.
Friday, April 20-Lady Peel preaid played his part well, supported by doubt as to whether there was to you were promoted to the
During the considerable effect and were welled at the annual meeting of the Min-Wong Yul-sheung. Chick Sui-cho, be a change in the design of the of Corps Oficer.
infering Children's League which: was Badge, and this matter had to be fortunate railway accident at received.
Lam On-pong. Chung Hon-ki and Mr. Li Chor, Chi had bracketed held at Government House, Shatin last year you rendered in-
section of the Representing His Excellency theLd Hor-chit, all of whom added Heitled first,
The Certificates of Honour are valuable service, and in recogni- numbers in each given in recognition of loyal and tion of such service were award-programme. In the first half he Governor, Captain T. A. H. Coltman much to the entertainment value of
Thanks" of song "Elegie" and "Si vous l'avez attended the reception given by Con-the play.
Compris, and in the second half valanble services rendered to theed the "Vellum of Colony and to the British Govern- the Order. ment. The number is limited, and
the Chapter thrush at eve." therefore selection for them con-with the Brigade, stitutes a distinct honour. have both fully earned it.
You have both hold the office of Justice of the Pence for many years, and have been members of the Tung Wah Hospital Committee and the Po Loung Committee.
some
nul General and Mrs. Yushida in hon- Lo Hung-hing, tho_head prefect our of the birthday of His Majesty of the school, was deservedly ap In recognition of your service "One fleeting hour" and "I hear a the Emperor of Jaked at Govern- plauded for his violin solo, and
The following
Japan
You General has now conferred upon Mr. J. V. Braga's violin solos ment House: Group Captain Jack-and Henry Yung'a rendering of a you the rank of Associate Serving and Mr. S. A. Sweet's humorous son, Captain Drew, Colonel & Mrs. selected English song was equal- Brother of the Order, and I con recitations also appealel greatly Savile, Flight Lieutenant Knocker, ly accessful,
to the audience, who were loth Mr. A. 6. Clarke,
Saturday, Apr
The programme was brought to April 30-His Excellen. gratulate you on this
to let them leave the stage. »
a eloso with a harmonica duet by lion of your services.**
and Wong After the concert, a dance was cy the Governor and Lady Pool lunch.
Kwok | Ling-kwong Mr. & Mrs. Dyer at Happy ed with held in the clubhouse, the music Valley Race Course, and subsequent Ting-alu, this item proving to bo. Race one of the most popular of the being supplied by the band from ly attended the Fifth Extra the Cornwall.
Meeting at Happy Valley.
ovoning.
"You, Mr. Li Fo-k'wai, have been a member of the District Watch
recogni-
In-
of
At the conclusion of the
the vestiture.
recipients honours received the congraluta tions of their friends.
MUSICAL COMEDY ARTISTES
OF
HOLLYWOOD
ECCENTRIC DANCERS.
-DANCING-
ALSO
-SINGING.
DICK LEUTERIO'S
EXPERT ORCHESTRA "THE CAPITOLIANS.'
-MASTER MUSICIANS-
10
EMILY
ALEKO PANTHEA
and
COMPANY
'The World's Foremost Crystal Gazers
THEY SEE ALL! KNOW ALL! TELL ALL!
also
Sensational illusions and Remarkable Acrobatics
WEDNESDAY, 4th MAY
at the
QUEEN'S
No Increase in
Prices.
QUIET MAY DAY
NO DEMONSTRATIONS IN
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Day also passed quietly with d complete absence of demonstra tlona, Not even flags were visible,
Tokyo, May 1, Except for a few minor scuffles, resulting in about 300 arrests and half a dozen baing Injured; May, Day passed off quietly amid the May Day passed off quietly in customary demonstration Shanghai and at Nanking Labour strict polles survolllanos---Reuters
NORTH
CHINA:
Shanghai, May 1.
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