Sunday
February 2
Preservatives In Food. As from, April 1, 1941, further regulations governing the Adultered Food und Drugs Ordinance with come into operation, elted as
"The Preserva- tives In Food Regulations." An un- nouncement to this effect is made in the Government Gazette. The pro- posed regulations provide as follows:
Monday,
HONGKONG "TELEGRAPH
February 10, 1941.
Hongkong News of the Week
February 3
Monday
Mia Pentonit marries. The marri ngo was quietly celebrated at St Joseph's Church on January 20 of Captain F, W. A. Glossop, of the Royal Scots, and Miss Beatrice Pestonji
The room is the only son of the Inte Lieut-Colonel W. . N. Glossop and Mrs Glossop, and the bride the younger daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Pestonj, of Kowloon.
A Page For The Evacuees
Certakti kinds of coconnut.oll also come from the Philippine Islands. So for supplies from theso sources have noi been disrupted.
tion in Hongkong, Mir F. C. Barry, Con- Questioned regarding the rice situa troller of ice, stated today that the present, stocks and forthcoming sup piles of rice will be adequate for normal requirements, Rice is chiefly Impurte from Thailand, Burma Indo-China. The present retail prices of the various graites have dropped by Given away by her father, the bride on average of about $2 per pleut since wore a gown of white French salin, the Inst Government Order püblished la having a draped, heart-shaped neck the Gazette.
line, tight Attinit sleeves and short To prevent any possibility of short train. Her vell of white tulle was nge, importers are encouraged to held caught at the head with white a reserve stock which is to be relented orchids, and her bouquet was of white occasionally to keep prices down, orchids tied with a white satin bow, should the necessity arise.
For her bridesmaid the bride had Generally speaking,' concluded Mr Miss Margaret Parsons, who wore gold Barry, the rice situation can be regard tissue with Elizabetlian sleeves, and ed as satisfactory. carried a bouquet of multi-coloured gladiall. In her half she had a spray
faimur flowerk
Review Of
The Principal Topics February 2 To Feb. 8
Wednesday
February 5
Death of Dr Woo Tin-po. One of the
January's weather. The greater part of January was copsiderably warner than usual, although there were twa Lleul K. I. M. Buchanan, of the Royal short cold spells on the 25th-26th and! Scuts, attended the groom as best man 30th-31st says Mr C, W. Jeffries, Colony's oldest Chinese doctors. Dr and Rev Fr J. Ward, Chaplain to the Director of the Royal Observatory, Woo Tin-pa passed away on Tuesday Forces, WON the omelating pleat The weather was fair during the early after a short filness at the age of 6 During the service Fr A. Rigant! was at part of the month, but became unset- years. The late Dr Woo was a medical the organ.
led with frequent rain from the 12th student in the longkong School of The reception was held at the home to the 24th. There was a heavy down. Medicine and was one of the first batch of the bride'n parents, Humphries pour on the 21st, and a thunderstorm of research students to be sent auront ride), saltpetre (sodium or potassium Buildings, where Mr T. S. Whyte-Smith on the 23rd: thunder is very unisal in by the late Dr Sun Yat-sen aller the proposed the couple's health, and the January The last week of the month establishment of the First Republican bride's mother received the guests wa cloudy but mainly dry. The Government in 1912. She was gowned in black and gold development of an exceptionally in patterned French sati, with black tense anticyclone over Chinn caused Obtaining a M.B. and Ch. B. de- toque and gloves to mateli. Others marked fall in temperature on the Joth grees from the Edinburgh University in 1935, Dr Wan served with the British Present were Captain J. A. 11. Douglass, and lat
The word Preservative" does not Include coininen salt (rodium chlom
nitrate), sugars, luetic neid, acetic urid or vinegar, glycerine, alcohol or potable spirits, herbs, hop extract, splees and essential oils, used for Onvouring purposes, or any substance added to food by the process of curing known as smoking.
the
per,
Zinc.
No person shall import, manufac- ture for sale or sell any article of food which contains the colouring matters of the compounds of any of following: metals: Antimony, Arsenie. Cadmlum. Chromium, Cop-
Mercury,
Lead and Colouring matters which also may not be added to articles of food In- clude Gambage (vegetable colouring matter), and Pieric neid, Victoria Yellow, Manchester Yellow, Auran- tia and Aurine (coa) tar colours).
However, the provisions of this regulation do not apply to the ndill- tion of sodium or potassium nitrate in bacon, ham and cooked pickled
incat.
cream, no
For the safeguard of person will be able to sell this com modity if it contains any thickening substance, which means sucrite of lime, gelatine, starch paste or any other substance which when added to cream is capable of increasing its viscosity but does not include cane or
beet sugar.
Articles of food which may con- tain Sulphur Dioxide or Benzole neid, both preservatives, are speel- fled, with the maximum of preserva- tive permitted in ench ense.
no
It is laid down that
person shall sell any article which has re- commended in any mark or label, is
of, or a colouring matter for, any article of food, when such is a prohibited pre-
use As a preservative
“servative,
The regulations, provide powers for any officer to enter, at all reason- able
times, any premises where articles to which the regulations apply are prepared, packed, labelled
or stored.
On the point of labelling, it is specified that an article sold as per- mitled preservative shall bear a label with a declaration of the per- centage contained of such preserva- tive substance.
Defence
When Mrs Llan
Mr J. G. Mitchell has been reassigned from the Key-Posts Groups to The Combatant Group.
Mr J. R. Collia has been' renssigned from the General Grant for Essential Services to the Cumbatant Group.
Mr P. A. Eins and Me F. H. Mody have been re-assigned from the Com- batant Group to the General Group for Essential Services.
Mrs D. Lambert and Mr A. K. Dimand. The mean temperature for the month Government during the last Warns Appointments." Re-assignments of was 04.7 F, which is five degrees above Medical Officer in the General Post members of the Hongkong Defence Re- Harmat. The maximum of 10,8", which Office and in the various milithry serve are published in the Government occurred, on the 4th, is a record for hospitals until dig Armistice.
Gazette.
January. A minimum of 48,3 was re- Returning to Hongkong! Dr Woo ported on the 31st. The mean relative started his own practice. He eventual- humility was 8 per cent. uualusta ly received recognition of his war normal of 75 per cent.
services when the Hongkong Gov- Only 80 hours of sunshine' were re- crnment appointed him a Member of corded, the normal being 145 hours, the Medical Board. He was the first The total rainfall was 3.81 inches, Chinese doctor so honoured, normal. The greater part of this rain Ambulance Brande dated back to the which is more than three times the
Dr Wou's connection with St John fell on the 21st
days when he was a medical ofleer in The maximum wind velocity in a England and lasted until his death. Mr William S. Smith has been re-
Rust was 44 m.p.h. at 7 a.m. on the 23rd, 16 was actually one of the first Chinese assigned from the Generat Group for recorded at the
A total of 4.03 inches of rain was Corps Surgeons ever appointed by the Essential Services to the Key Posts during Janunty, Rain fell on 14 tlays activities were numerous; he was Pre
Botanical Gardens Headquarters in London. His other Mr Edmund C. McCtelnud Hope hand the heaviest was on January 21-22, sident of the local Chinese Y.M.CA. been permitted to quit the Hongkong When 1.69. inches were registered. Chairman of the Tang Kun Guild of Defence Reserve with
Company report. The report of the Commerce, Presistent of the Chinese Directors of Humphreys Estate and Medical Association, and Honorary Finance Co., Ltd, for the past year, Superintendent of the Tung Kun Hospt- states:
tol, among other things. Directors' and General Managers' widow, six sons, and three daughters, The net prot after deducting The Jate Dr Woo is survived by 1-in
including $6.539.53 and several grand-children, brought forward from Inst account. Badminton. Two matches In Section amounts to $217,812.17.
B of the B Division of the Badminton Which the
At home Si Andrew's beat Kowloon Tong 7-3.
Group
January 23.
ellert
trom
should be appropriated as follow
Directors recommend Langue were played to-night.
Mr Walter H. Lock has been up. pointed to be a member of the Volun teer Advisory Committee with effect from January 24.
Local Поиг situation. No actual meration and xhortage of flour for local requirements is anticipated. declared Mr G. S. Kennedy Skipton, Controller of Food, irregularities in shipping. future im when interviewed to-day. Owing to ports may be substantially reduced and stocks may fall accordingly. Government is, however, watching the situation closely with a view to secur- in sufficient stocks at all lines. he added.
It was also learned that Government is acquiring, in case of emergency, a reserve stock of pennitt oft and soya beans, whieh, together with white rice should provide a minimum diet for na average person. There is no shortage of any of the above three food, com- modities.
3.027,50
Poller Luke To K.C.C.
February 6
Thursday
cantern and equipment for use in England. The money has been duly tho pur-
Mobile Canteen Gift. Prominent forwarded to England for Hongkong Chineso, have contributed pose, the donors being: $18,500 for the purchase of a moblie
Quips By "Argus"
With Acknowledgments
Cracks have appeared in Govern» ment House. Something has per- haps amused It,
The money you land represents Capital and getting it back ro- presents Labour,
Putlying
What tunnelst
I'm wondering is what is going to hold up the Peak pretty soon?
•
Rice and firewood are Kkely to be cheaper. But what has that to do with the cost of living?
The plea for splitting of Cash Sweep prizes has been revived. All in favour? The Ah Yeo's have,
11.
A bandmaster reports the loss of an aboe. You know my methods, Watson. Some coolle is using it n Henrrying pale.
*
1 agrec that juvenile skatera should be kept off the pavements. It's dangerous. They might fall over some beggar and hurt them- selves.
Under the amended defence rules you can be put in gaol if you look dangerous. Perhaps that will diş- courage some of our glamour girls,
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It is now complained that the Indian' troops in Afrten haven't had -rough publielly, But, after all, what was Ranji compared with Bradman?
It in denied that Government has' lost $4,000,000 in storing soya beans as a food reserve. I was going to sungest that the position might be cused by encouraging Tombale,
A theme.nichts black-out is on- nounced for the end of the month. But I'm disappointed: I thought " y haves a dress rehearsal of sleeping in the tunnels.
Central Bank of China... $3,000
Bank of China.....
3,000
Bank of East Asia,
Limited
3,000
Bank of Communications..
2,000
Bank of Canton. Limited ..
2,000
Mr Leung Yew
1,000
Hon. Mr M. K.
Lo
600
Hon. Mr W.N. Thomas Tam Hon. Mr L. Tec-fong
500
500
Mr Ho Kong-tong, c.u...
400
Mr Tang Shiu-kin, M.B.E.,
100
Mr M. H. Lo
་ ན ད ༤
800
Mr Li Koon-chun
500
Mr M. Y. Tanit
Mr P. T. Huo
Christ Church Meeting. The
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Saturday
February 8
League Football. Week-end results 500 in the Hongkong Football League are 500 appended, Sing Tao, leaders of the senior division by one point over
South China, were held to a draw.
Sing Too
First Division
Q Kowloon 2 St Joseph's
Enstern
Second Division
nual meeting of the congregation of Eastern increased their challenge by the Christ Church, Kowloon Tong, beating the Royal Navy, was held to-night with the Vicar, Rev, H. D. Rosenthall, in the chair.
The following were elected officers South Chine Representatives of the Church on Rayal Navy the Board of Trustees of the Church of England-Rev. R. Ashton-Hill, Rev. J. C. L. Wong.
Royal Navy Council-Mrs F. E. E. Booker, Mrs Pollee
Sing Tao. C. G. Anderson. Mrs M. Gaggino, Kit Chee Rev. J. C. L, Wong, Rev. R. Ashton- Ordnance Hill, Major R. J. L. Penfold, Messrs 30th R.A. E. A. Lee, Andrew Cheung, W. Sue, South China S. W. Minshall, E. E. Low, A.E.P. Guest, J. A, Tarrant, E F. Shea, S. Tallford, G. A. Goodban.
2001 R.A.
International
4
Royal Scots Club
Kowloon
I R.A.S.C.
WUNNOOK
1 Royal Engineers 2
2-Middlesex
2 Kwong Wah
ird Division
Representatives to the Diocesan Air Force
Wong, Royal Signals-
Conference-Rev. J. C. L.
RAM.C.
0 7th A.A.
1
AS.A.
1 24th Bty R.A.
*J8th Bty RA
2
Royal Engineers 7
2 35 RA,
Rev. R. Ashton-Hill, Mrs C. G. Sheli Anderson, Mrs F. E. E. Booker.
Sidesmen. Messrs E. S. Cunning- ham, E. F. Shea, D. Sue, Andrew Wong
Auditor.-Mr E. C. C. Johnson. People's Warden-Mr J. A. Tar- have been approved:
rant.
0
• Postponed. Appointments. The following ap- pointments and resignations in the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps 2/Licut. E. L. Cuna to be a Lieu-
Fourth Generation. With the birth tenant.
Lieut. Edward W. Stout has been
of the son of Mr and Mrs A. S. Bilss on January 13, we have the com- allowed to resign his commission, inencement of the fourth generation Mr Cuthbert J. Norman has been
Lieutenant
in
01
of St Andrew's most faithful and appointed devoted families, says the Andrian. Auxiliary Unit. Mrs Hopwar becomes a great-grand- Mr Joseph Prentice has been given mother and all the rest of the family permission to quit the Corps. can now add the prefix "great" to their respective ranks, including the baby who, we understand, is a great
big fellow,
Friday
The following are permitted Lo
quit the Hongkong Defence Reserve: D. Forbes, F. R. Garside and J. Mesars M. Brunton, R. A. Button, Linstend.
House Warming. A "House Warm- ing" was held at the Diocesan Girls' School to-day to celebrate the com- pletion of the new wing of the school- house. About
cighty past and present pupils attended and were welcomed by Miss Gibbins (Head- A.R.F. tanneis test. The ventliating
The construction of tunnel and pene match was played between the Pre- system of the air-raid tunnel shelters shelters is propressing all amp sent and Past, the former winning During the early afternoon a hockey
February 7
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actiort of the coolles during their stay mistress) and Miss Wentworth.
in the shelter.
At
Pay a dividend of 75% on 200,000
E. F. Fincher and II. Kew bent R. M. shores Transfer to Building Improve The Transfer to General Reserve...25,000 90 Lo and M. S. Lee 21-0, beat R. E. Lee $140,000.00 Lavolle and S. T. Chung 21-11, bent P.
and P. Fletcher 21-10. ment Account
(Dringing some up to $73,000)
W. Drawn and S. A. Gray beat Transfer to Special Repairs
Lavalle and Chung 21-0, beat Lo and and Renewals Account...
10.277.00 13-21.
Lec 21-12, lost to Lee and Fletcher And carry forward
(Bringing same up to $15,000.00)
M. Davies and B. Gillesple beat will be subjected to a text by Govern- inspection of some tunnels will be made 20,507.37
Lavalle and Chung 21-12 beat Lo and ment ithin the next ten days when on Monday afternoon by members of by two goals to one, in a keenly are 21-14, lost to Lee and Fletcher between 2.000 and 3.000 coalies will be the Legislative and Executive Councils, contested game. $217,812.17
13-21.
accommodated in the shelter opposlte the Hongkong and Shanghal Bank, Directors.-During the year Mr il,
Since It began its lour of the Colony Assembly Hall, Miss Gibbins thank- "which was served in the beans are not compelled to keep a Board on leaving the Colony and fe lo 1-8.
Importers of peanut oil and soya V. Wilkinson, D.S.O. resigned from the
Queen's Road, and will remain there on January 21, the A.R.P. mobile ex- ed the former pupils for their atten
Aiea, At Hendquarters, Police lost to Kow- for three hours under actual air-raid hibition has attracted inrge crowds of reserve for release when stocks in the L. J. Davies was invited Colony run short. No spectal conil vocacy. In accordance with Chase Wynter-Blyth and A. L. Fisher 12-21,
conditions,
the general pubile wherever it a dance, and also for the gift of a new to all the W. Giles and L. Gordon lost to P. tions in this connection are attached off of the ComArticles of ABS-heat Anderson and Jones 21-9, Ble, Deputy Director of Air Raid Pre- have benefited by the exhibition, which Diocesan Old Girls' Association, ro- This was revealed by Mr B. 11, Pue- every tenson to believe that the pubileMiss-Molly Churn, President of the
been, and the ARP. Department have School Bell. "to the import licetiers,
It was learned from-Chinese sources Alves and Mr 1. J. Davies, retire but 17-21.
clation Mr J. Scott Harston, Mr J. 1. lost to A. Zimmern and D. H. Hazell cautions, at a Press Interview to-day, demonstrates the proper that, although there is no shortage being eligible offer themselves for re-
method by plied for the Past students. which a room in a house may be black- added of peanut oil, the price has increased election.
Sho A. R. S. Major and C. Siu lost to Direction of ARP. was unable to pre-
Wind-Comdr A. H. Steele-Perkins ed-out.
that the School's magazine pre-war prices. Peanut oil is inporteri audited by Messrs Percy Smith, Sell morn and lazell 6-21. by about 30 per cent. as compared with Auditors.The Accounts have been Anderson and Jones 10-21, lost to Zim- side as he is indisposed.
Wynter-Blyth and Fisher 21: Just to
would resume publication next month from many places, including North and Fleming, and Messrs Linstead and
A private showing of this exhibition would be welcomed.
and contributions from former pupils Chin eties via Tsingtao and Dairen, Davis, who offer themselves for
Alr Ruld Wardens will be on duty will be givett before the J. Ferrier and S. Hogarth lost to during the test, seeing that the people Governor. Lieut-General E. F. Norton, Acting the Dutch East Indies, and Fakhof, election.
re Wynter-Blyth and Fisher 1-21, lost to are property accommodated, and due in the grounds of Government House School, speaking on behalf of the Miss Lily Lee, Head Girl of the Anderson and Jones 3-21, lost to Zim- tora will be posted by the Medical De- on Thursday, February 13, at 7 pm. present puplis,
partment to examine the physical re-
expressed pleasure at Mr Puckle stressed the need for more
the large attendance. telephonists who can speak both Eng to the inspection of the guests, An The new wing was thrown open Hish and Chinese. Volunteers of any nationality who can speak both lan- Imposing building, it features large uages are asked to send in their names uiry class rooms, including a labora to A.R.P. Headquarters, where they will tory and art-room, with be given a short course of instruction. weeping staircase giving access to a brand, An Inter-district competition for the roof from which one obtains a pano
the two upper floors, and the flat Himsworth Trophy will be held at Shamshulpo on Sunday, February 18, ramic view of Kowloon, Some $20,000 at 2.30 p.m.
in cash subscriptions have been re-
February 4
Tuesday
by the bride when she arrived at the
bodice was
softly
Case withdrawn.
A gown of Liberty satin was worn Mueller. 30, stenographer, of 16 Fort Drove car while drunk. J. Barnett, Church on the arm of Engineer-Cantn 11 Street, Bay View, nppeared before Me II. G. Sheldon, K.C. at Central Magis. of the Public Works Department, Water Minhinnick. The tracy on a charge of a breach of the Works Omec, was fined $150 by Mr shirred into a high neckline in contrast Remiations, Sub-laspector 10. Sheldon, R.c...nt Central Magis- to the skirt, which fitted smoothly over Armitt said that the Poller wishel to tracy to-day, for driving plente car the hips and flared softly to the long withdraw the case, and Mes Mueller at Wongnelchung Road at 8.45 pm. on train. A coronel of orange blossoms was charged,
January 1 while under the tnfluence held in place her long "illusion" vel! of drink to such an extent as to be that reached to the hem of her train, Mrs Mueller, who was served with Incapable of having proper control of it. A shower of arum lilies composed her a Restriction of Movements Order on Noyember 9, when she was living fo Barneti pleaded guilty and when
bouquet. Kowinen, was alleged to have moved asked if he had anything to any he to the Bay View address, which was replied in the negative. outside the area to whleh her move.
Mrs Miniinnick
chase n down of nigger brown French crepe, with nc- cessories to match. The ensemble wny
ments were confined, without the Traffic Sergeant Your sald that on offset by fox furs,
permission of the Pallee. She was that night some Police Reservists on
twice remanded.
on bail of $100, the case having been duty at Wongaelchung Road heard a The Very Rev. J. L. Wilson, Dean loud crash and on investigating they Smith was at the organ, and the Cathe- of Hongkong, officlated. Mr J. R. M. found that a car had mounted a pave. Lawn bowls match. An enjoyable ment and had collided with a telephone dral Chole were in attendance. Iawn bowls match was held at Cox's pole, knocking it down. The defendant Rond to-day when Kowloon Cricket was in the driving sent, Chub entertained the Volunteer Ser- grants' Mens and won 92-91. A sum of $30 was collected in aid of the South China Morning Post Bomber Fund.
Scores, K.C.C. rinks first:
A. E. Perry, S. A. Grey, E. Curtis, R. B. Wellwood lost to C. S. M. Baskett, M. S. Spary, Sgt. Carr, Sgt Rakusen 10.23.
R. T. Brandbridge. E, Adraham, A. W. Smith, V. C. Labrum lost to Sgt Zimmern, Set Baptists, Sgt Steven, Sgt Sherriff 17-18,
The reception was held at the rest- dence of Engineer-Captain and Mrs F. B. Minhinnick. 7 Abermor Court.
scene and he took the defendant to chartreuse ensemble.
Sergeant Hunter was sent
to the Later Mrs Charter changed into a dark Queen Mary Hospital where he was ex- The honeymoon is to be spent in amined and detained for a night. He Shanghai. Was found to be under the induence
of drink.
Government Ilouse. Government Houte presents an unusual appentance Sergeant Youe said that as far as he of the buliding shored up with Umber. at the present time with the north face knew there was no netual danger to pedestrians at that time but he was lowing the appearance of large cracks This precaution has been taken fol- nstructed to point out that the Police in this face. Only about an eighth of were asking for a serious view to be the building has been affected, but taken of the case, and for a heavy publie Works Department engineers Aine to be imposed.
are examining the building day for
A. E. P. Quest, A. H. Martin, F. A. Fabel, W. W, Parsons brat Set Geali, C. M. Stark of 274 The Peak, was Blgns of movement. Pipe Maior Mackle, Sgt Lockhart, fined $10 for parking his car beyond The cracks, which run from the baso CQMS. Fincher 24-7,
the white lines in the Pedder Street ment to the roof of the north face, car park on January 18. The offence pass through the drawing zoom and are A. Zimmer, J. W. Bertram, F. was admitted.
about two inches wide in places. Broadbridge, A. A. Madar beat Sgt
As a precaution His Excellency the Fowles, 8. M. Rose, Sgt Remedios, Wedding. On account of the un-Acting Governor has vacated his bed- Sgt Meyer 18-19.
avoidable absence of the bride's room in the damaged part of the build- parents, Engineer-Captain and Mrs F. ing. The ball room, crush room and
of an
D. A Glover, R. T. Burch, R. 8. B. Mishinnick, with whom the bride offices have not been affected. Capell, G. E Tavlor lost Set Skinner D, 8. BL Jack, B. S M. Walker, CQMB. the marriage of Miss Yvonne Joyce A.R.P. tunnel in the near vicinity of
has been staying, acted for them at It is believed the boring Bilva (skip) 23-27,
Spencer Crowley to Mr John Coleman Government House may have been rex. Fanling golf tourney. In the second Charter, which took place at St John's ponsible for the damage. Tunnel No. round of the junior championship of Cathedral to-day.
10, which runs from Lower Albert Nond the Royal Hongkong Golf Club to-day,
back in the hillside about 30 feet be
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N. D. Lloyd beat D. J. Valentino 4 und The bride is the daughter of Pay- low the building, was recently com-
1; 8. L, Lloyd beat F. A, Redmond master-Commander and Mrs C. E. S. pleted.
and 2; A. J. Dennis beat P. V. McLano Crowley, and
Merritt, 3 und 2.
Government House was erected in
ern and 11azell 4-21.
Capt. F. W. A. Glossop, of the Royal Scots, and his bride, the former Miss Beatrice Pestonji, who were married at St
the bridegroom is the 2 and 11 and E. J. Price beat F. N. son of the Rev. II. J. Charter and Mrs 1052 and usul tunnel excavallons bad Joseph's Church on January 20.
Charter, of Kandy, Ceylon.
not showed signs of disintegration.
Mr John Mitchell dies. An old link ceived towards the cost of erection with the Taikoo Sugar Refaery, Hong of the wing. kong, was severed when Mr John Mit- The function concluded with the chell passed away on January 30 at pinying of indoor games and com- No. 21 Southfield Avenue, Palghton, petitions. South Devon.
The late Mr Mitchell Joined the staff ald of the Bomber Fund was present- Band Concert. A band concert in of the Talkoo Sugar Refinery in 1902 ed by the Royal Scots (by kind and remained until May, 1934. He had permission of Lleut-Col D. J. Mc- taken a very keen interest in the Tal. Dougall, M.C., and Officers) at the koo Club, especially in promoting its Kowloon Cricket Club social and recrentive Interests and had won many friends in the Colony.
n
to-night. The Band, which was conducted by
"R050
The late Mr Mitchell, accompanied Mr H. B. Jordan, A.R.c.M, rendered by his wife and their daughter, Mrs Programme with a wide appeal. It James, widow of the late Mr C. P. included selections from James of the Dollar Steamship line, Marie," "Madame Butterfly," "White left Hongkong for England on retire Horse Inn," and "Students Songs," ment on May 9, 1034.
Mrs Mitchell, it will be recalled, was and "Three Dances" by Moszkowsky. the "Suite in F. Major" by Holst also prominently identiñod with social work at Taikoo. Before the Quarry companist for the Band, while Miss Mias Elleen Grant was vocal ac- Bay School came into existence, she Elvie Yuen zang a number of solos.
ran for many years a most useful edu. cational establishment there, this being
later transferred to Talkoo Dock pro
perty in the building which was for- under the auspices of the Council. It merly Blackhead's soapworks. The is understood that over $350 was col- Government eventually took over this lected in the course of the afternoon. little venture, which was the fore- At the conclusion of play Lady Mac runner of the present Quarry Bay Gregor presented School. For many years also, Mrs which had been donated. The tea had the prizes, nil of Mitchell arranged kinderspiels at Tal- also been donated. Two special prizes, koo, training the children with marked a tray and a fire-screen, had been Ruccess, many of whom received their hand-painted by Mrs Church, and were first instruction In dramatic art from much admired. Other prizes Included her.
a set of jade and seed-pearl costume
Quiet on border. Reports from the jewellery, comprising necklace, brace British border posts to-day revealed let, and earrings; a cut-glass decanter; that it was quiet on the British sido flower bowl with blackwood stand; of the border despite the reported bottle of whisky; smoking sel; multi- Japanese occupation of the Chinese sido coloured scarf; and a table-centro. of Shataukok. Actually the Japanese The winners were as follow have been in occupation of the Chinese Bridgo-1, Miss Black; 2, Mim Motor; alde of Shataukok for months. The 3, Lady MacGregor, Mahjong-1, Mirs now Japanese manoeuvres are taking Groundwater; 2, Mrs Harrison; 3, Miss place beyond the hills at Bhataukok Fok
No indux of refugees into Hongkong
is reported.
A bridge & Mahjong drive. A Bridge
Other prize-winners were Mrs Mar- garett, Mrs Sommers and Mrs Buxton, Council and committee members of and Mahjong Drive in aid of the South the Helena May Institule wish to thank China Morning Post Bomber Fund was those who so kindly helped to make held to-day at the Helens May Institute, the afternoon successful,