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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 1922.

MISS ELLEN TERRY.

REAL GREEN BELTLE WING IN

MACBETH COSTUME.

WOMEN IN PUBLIC LIVE.

A CLERGYMAN'S CRITICISMS.

"The sphere of woman is the Good stories of Miss Ellen Turry home," was the keynote of a; sermon and Henry Irving are told in an by the Rev. Basil C. Bourchier M.A., article entitled "Ellen Terry: Re-at St. Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead. spllections of a Long Friendship," by Taking sa his text " Woman, what Coryna Carr, in the August Love I to do with thee ?" (St. John number of the Fortnightly Reviews,

The writer describes how Sir Henry, 41, the preacher said that there Irving, while watching a rehearsal of was one glory of mankind and another "Macbeth" was struck by a scarlet glory of womanhood.

Woman Wus cloak worn by Miss Ellen Terry, who man's complement and her glory was was playing the part of Lady

a thing wholly distinct from the glory Macbeth.

of the man. Their provinces were never meant to be the same. Any at- tempt on the part of either to ape or assume the prerogatives of the other

Topnote of the scene," said Sir Henry reflectively, and next night, at the opening performance, himself appeared in the cloak, while Elle Terry wore a tall, claret-coloured coat snatched at the last moment from the theatro's wardrobe.

did but dishonour the sex. "During the last, three centuries,” An amusing incident in connection continued the preacher, "the place with the production of "Faust," and destinies of womanhood have which gave Sir Hears the occasion for a great scenic effect in the Brocken, been every year rising more and more scene, in recalled. The witches were into great questions, affecting both practising their steps under the tuition Church and Stato. Woman's mission of a French master, who was, perhaps, not wild and fantastic enough in bi uethod to satisfy Irving on this oca sion, and he must have instructed his stage manager to make a criticism to this effect; for on that day there came suddenly from the wings the piteous sppeal: Lidies, lidies! Do remem ber ng y-'re dancing in 'ell; and not on Ampstead 'Eath."

An interesting commentary on Miss Ellen Terry's seriousness as an actress

if I may use that cant phrase-is to day the subject of keen contro versy. It constitutes a problem of extreme difficulty, but one which must be solved." Dealing with the ques tion of the woman in public life, he said. "Think what as innovation this is. Not that because a thing is new it is thereby of necessity wrong. But

is

it politic, is it wiec, is it beneficial? Personally I cannot think so." In view of the appalling state of anem-

is made by the writer: "Ellen Terry ployment and destitution existing spent very little time on society in amongst the men of England, the her busiest yeste, and to this day I filling of jobs that might be theirs, think it incenses her to see her young and ought to be, by women very friends in the profession dining at the gravely exploited and aggravated this Ritz or supping at the Savoy. tremendous problem in the world of labour. With regard to the presence of women in the realm of party-politics, he had yet to be persuaded that this was either edifying or desirable. Woman's power and sight to vote was quite another matter.

When I was your age, have

*ཏྭཱ known her to say with much seeming severity, I went home to ted when I had finished my work, so as to be able to work better the next day.""

The article states that Ellen Terry's

HEARD THESE?

THE CHINA MAIL.

"I suppose it was hard work to follow my argument ? said the lawyer, "No." answered the judge; "it was easy to follow it, but it was difficult to keep awake until the destination was reached.”

Theodore:-"Do you suppose that theatre because she does not want the $ women wears a big bat at the people behind her to get the stage?" Millia"Oh, she's not particular about that. But she does want them to see the hat."

"Ralph Richly called again last night Bessie, didn't he? You know, he'e rather well off, so I hope you didn't

treat him distantly," said mamma.

"Indeed, I didn't, mamms. I was very much drawn to him," she auswered, with a blush.

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"Bigbee has a nerve." "Why so?"

"I threatened to aus bim for that

ten pounds he owes me,"

"Yes?"

"And he asked me to sue him twenty and give him the other ten."

for

"My husband has a great ad. vantage over most men."

* Indeed ?"

"Yes. He waiks in his sleep. "I don't see what advantage that| can be to a person,”

night long and still get bis natural "Why, he can carry the baby all

rest,"

torrible gale where you came from, for it's blown your lamp away, too. I'll have your name and address, please!"

NO. 10" IN DANGER.

INSECURE FOUNDATIONS,

The Historic Downing-street resid

The pro protive tenant of one of the rales and regulations explained to bia. new Council houses was having the

You quite understand," said the fences, No. 10 and No. 11, are in dau-

official.

ESKIMO RUN AMOK,

SEVEN MEN MURDERED.

Out of the frozen North a member has just arrived with news of the of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

"No lodgers, no pigo, no ger. It has been found that they reat murder of esvan men by an Eskimo

surprised inquirer.

"I'm afraid not." "Well, at any rate, I shall be able to keep my donkey. You make an exception in that case?"

"What makes you think so?" "Well, only a donkey would go and live there!"

It was his wedding-day. Radiant in the newest of outâts, he started for the church, accompanied | by his best man,

But his shoes hurt his pet corn, and it looked as though he would have to | hobble up the aisle.

victims were

WEATHER REPORT.

September 14d. 116. 37m-PressuLTE has decreased considerably ad from Foochow to Indo-China. It has Wladivostock and increased elightly

Lonchoos and S. Luzon. decreased over S.W. China, the

An anticyclone is central to the

China.

fowls, zo duck.”

"Can I keep my goat?" asked the "pon a foundation of sub-soil which who ran smok on Herschell Island north of fokio and a trough of low was described by an Office of Works/Hudson's Bay, four months ago. He pressure extends from Indo-Chins to authority as being "aimply marah mounted forons, a

onstabla of the the east of Luzon. A typhoon may Hudson's Bay be forming in its eastera extremnity. and mud." Last summer's drought factor, and five of his tribesmSA. is stated to have been responsible for

Moderate N.E. monsoon may be The Eskimo. young seal hunter expected along the S.E. coast of the unsatisfactory condition, and emploved by the factor, killed his five during the Parliamentary recess efforte comrades as they lav sleeping one will be made to prop up the time- night last March. The mounted police ending at 10 am today. 0.23 incl. Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours honoured residences of the Prime tracked him. captured him. and Total since January lat. 59 24 inches Minister and the present Leader of the brought him back to Herschell Island,gainst an average of 71.06 inches. House of Commons by nuderpinning! where he was kept in prison to await Forecast for the 94 hours endfugal the foundations. In view of the trial for the murders. Constable Boak noon on September 16, 1827. action of the Office of Works no im was detailed to guard the Eskimo. moderate; fair.

1.-Formon Chancel, N.E. ainda, mediate fear of the collapse of the One night as the officer slept, his buildings is apprehended, but unless prisoner seized his rifle and killed the work is undertaken within a very him. When the factor threatened to short time there is a danger that the cut off escape the Eskimo killed him The best man had a brain wave, frontagea of No. 10 and No. 11 may too. and stopped at a boot-shop, where a be disturbed.

Making his way back to the tribe, large pair of shoes were purchased. "Is there any danger of the two the murderer told his fellows he had When the happy bride and bride-buildings failing?" an official at the killed seven men, and declared be groom knelt at the altar rails, a general Office of Works was asked by a Press intended to "wipe out the rest of the Litter passed through the ranks of the reprosentative. * Buildings with island." Twenty-four hours later,

the guests, for on each sole of the new abaky foundations can do all sorts of however,

mounted polica Tahoes, turned up for all to see, was wonderful things without collapsing recaptured him. The prisoner may

the following intimation:

-leaning towers are woll known," be brought to Edmonton for trial was the reply; "but there is no because of the high feeling rauning doubt whatever that when the founda-amoog his tribesmen at the Hudson tions of No, 10 and 11 are strengthen-Bay post. tablished as ever they wore.” ed the buildings will be as firmly ea-

"Reduced to 128. 9d."!

Patrick's wife was "ailing," and walked four miles to the doctor's Patrick put en bis Sunday best and

TUNNEL REFUGE.

KOYRMENTS OF STRANDES.

house to tell him about her.

"Now," said the doctor, when he The hungry person entered the re-had heard all Patrick bad to say, and staurant and ordered a lamb chop. had prepared some medicine, "here After a long delay the waiter return-is something for your wife. I've ed, with a chop of microscopical pro-written the directions on the bottle, SLEEPY MAN'S ESCAPE FROM tralian Liou) lofe Koun for Hongkong vis portions.

and I want her to try it faithfully for

"Yes, air; there it is." "Ab,

"I say," called the customer, I fortnight. Then, if it doesn't relieve ordered a cho."

her, come to me again, and I will give you another prescription,"

"Now, docther, see here," said so it is." replied the diner, peering at it closely. I thought it Patrick standing straight and looking was a crack in the plate,"

grimly at the physician. "If you have your doubts o' this curin' Mary' as it's evident you by the way you

what you're goin' to give me last?" At a "mum sociabl" all artifices, plans, dodges, subterfuges, and tricke which were resorted to by the ladies

15 TRAINS.

Summoned at Bradford

for trespassing on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, it was said that Low Moor Tonnel while 16 traios Harry Prosser, a labourer, slept in

passed through.

Prosser said that he went into the

The B. F. A. "Glaucos left Port Said on Sapt. 6 for londos, Rotterdam and Hamburg.

The N.Y.K.. "Tango_Marc" (Aug- Nagasaki on Sept. 19 and is expected hare on Sept. 18.

Toe T.K.K. as. Auyo Mara" ar. rived at Yokoham on Ropt. 13 and stils Sept. 17 vis Kobe, Daicos aud Koo'ng, being due at Hongkong Oct. 7.

HONGKONG TIDES,

$ -Soarb comst of China baiaren one and Lamooks. N.E. winds, moderate; fale. winds, moderate; fai

3-Hongboar to Gap Rock, N.E.

4-Youth coast of China between alongking and Halost. N.. winda moderate; fair.

ROYAL OBKENYATORY, HONGKONG.

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famous by the portrait of her in the and the widespread attempt on the part by Mr. Sargent, which now part of some women-quite the min bangs in the Tate Gallery, was ority he believed--to persuade the studded with real green beatle wirgs. Church to open the doare of its ministry to women, he could only say

And Its Dangers.

The purchase of two ex-army males tain stable. The men were used to horses, but the newcomers called for a different sort of treatment.

The boss went into the yard one morning and found a man trying to

you, Bill?"

rain, and putting his coat over his head, fell asleep.

He was seen by an engine driver, and traffic through the tannel had to be held up. A porter sent to in-

outside rail and the wall. Whea Toused he said he thought the tunnel was disused,

He was discharged.

quite respectfully that "the door harness up a mule who obviously dis- to make a young man speak failed-vestigate, found Prosser between the LIVING ON YOUR NERVE. which admits the woman will also liked the idea. After watching the all but one.

provide the exit for all self-respecting skirmishing for some time, the boss Ho bad previously offered to forfeit men," Woman was not e pable of asked: "Does the male ever kick a sovereign for the good of the the grace of Holy Ordera. The priesthood was

cause" if they could induce him to profession. No use, therefore, to cite wary eye on the animal, "but he

a vocation, not a "No, sir," replied Bill, keeping a speak a word within half an hour. what women had done or were doing often Licks where I've just been." in other apheres of life. "Verboten " must be inacribed for all women so!

Everybody has a store of Eurous energy. When work or worry without suelent rest exhausts this store, condition results that medical men call

neurasthenia.

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The time had all but expired, when a young lady atole up behind him, aad, in a masculine tone of voice,

One dark night a cyclist was riding whispered:

A smart constable stopped him and asked: drink!"

Where's your light?"

Back came the usual answer in auch

"Fred let's go out and have a

"All right--"

And then he checked himself; but

cates: "Oh, I didn't know it was it was too late. out; the wind must have blown it

It is continonly met with in those who have had many ansieties, those who far as the Church's ministry was con-along without & light. hase worn themselves at caring for cerned. He said the deliberately as siek relatives, business men who worry vicar of a parish in which the bulk over their affairs and do not take proper of the best work was done by women, rest, and women who work beyond their, He viewed with grave cone in this strength.

The signs are clear. Yer complexion ill-conceived attempt to break with becomes pale, you imagice pleasant all accepted teaching and tradition of things, your brai insists on warking the Catholic Church. Its perpetration when you want to go to sleep Sonio- times you are welanehdy nathing would read the Church from top to pleases you. Constipation is silly bottom, and would destroy the last present. You worry about yourself and hope of reunion.. your work and cannot forget your

Aurinties.

No tinct can enro nowrasthenis: you have to do it yourself First, worry less and don't ve tax your strength: then, take Dr. Williams' pink_pilis," for they supply new blond to feed your worn out ngeyn, and o steadi'y build up your health.

Begi eplenish "your store of ervous energy by commencing Dr. Williams pink pils now. Any dealer can supply or direct from the Dr. Willianis Merlicine Co, 90 zecimen Kond, Sparghai, 81.50 per hortle, for battles, post free. For men ad

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STD OIL COT WHARF

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footman to bis cook. occasion it fell to his lot to marry his

The footman would persist through- out the service in putting his finger to

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The reverend gentleman remon strated in an undertone:

"Don't touch your forehead, John, r. but say the words after me.'

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HONGKONG REGISTER.

UNLUCKY 13th.

CROYDEN MAN SENT FOR TRIAL ON BIGAMY CHARGE.

At North London, William Joseph Crockford, a salesman, of Greenside- road, West Croydon, was charged on remand with having committed bigamy.

Ellen Crockford, of Kingsdown- road, Holloway, said that she married the accused on June 31, 1897, and lived with bim. She last saw him in 1913..

May Kathleen Rosins Gardner, a ladylike person, said she went through the form of marriage with the prisoner at Christ Church, Croydon, on Angust 18, 1915, and lived with bim up to the time of his arrest. They had one child.

The prisoner said he had nothing to say, and Mr. Cancellor sent the case for trial, allowing bail.

WHAT WORRY, DOES.

Overwork and worry have most harm- ful effects upon the servous system. Tho trying heat of the Far Eut also cause people to become nervous and run down. You foc irritable and d pres-ed; acep dore not rest your pertapa-gone-limba acho and you have a pain in the back. What you need is Dr. Williams' pink pills, for the now rich blood made by thero pilis supplies the nerves with just the afemonta they need, and so the marçons system is build up snow, Road the article, "Living on Yone Narve,” un this page.

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HONGKONG TIME SIGNALS.

The Time Ball on Kowloon Signal Hill

is dropped daily at 10 am. and 4 p,m., aroept on Saturdays when it is dropped at 10 am, and 1 pm, and on Sondays and Holidays when it is dropped at 10

4.0.

The Ball is hoisted hall maat at 56th minute and full const at the 57th minute. Should the ball fail to drop a the correct time it will be lowered at minutes past the hear and the ordinary routlos repeated at the following bour if possible.

Should the Tima Bail be cut of order the above ntine will be carried out with the flag"&" on the torm Signal—

Time Bigaala am also given at nightTM by means of three white las mounted vertically on the ObervatoryTMwiceless

Mast.

From 6.66 to 8.00 pm, the lamps are extinguished momentarily at the or seconds, except at the fod, tith, Botas Bind, and bath of each minute

The beurs refer to Hongkong Biancard ime (8 hours Esat of Greenweicht.)