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DEATHS.
Hongkong's Only European Optician.
THE CHINA MAIL.
is greatly to the credit of
The late Mrs.
those who at that time considered
GLADNESS, Congreve, Mother of a V. C. General, it a duty to act as watch-dogs. certafaly struck a new and original note in decreeing that at her Kowloon City and Shamshulpo funeral signs, of sadness were to know not the haunt of the gam-the Church was decorated with be shown. Consequently the bling saloon. Instead a flourish flowers, the clergy wore white ing golf club is being projected in stoles, the service was fully choral, the Church bells rang a wedding the former place, whilst to both preal, and all the flags in the village have penetrated the ubiquitous were flown, .not at half-mast, but motor-eus carrying literally thou- from the top of the mast. We could
wish that this example might | sands and cutting down time to a | gonemlly be followed. minimum. It is good to have this' citation of the part played in n development which it is marvel-
WEDNESDAY
May 16.-Fifty-first annual meet
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All his works on the Celtic Saints to the Bishop Phillpoting of Union. Insuranco Society of Library, Truro.
Canton Ltd., at. Head Office, Union Ho loft £1,000 Five per, Cent Building, noon, War stock to his son John Hillary Baring-Gould, and the following
bers of the family: stocks and shares to other mem-
May 16.-Fifty-eighth ordinary meeting of British Traders Insur anos Company, at Head Offico, Union Building, 12.15 p.m.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
PRIL 30 1924.
SHOULD HE TALK?
CROWN OBJECTION UPHELD.
S.CA. OFFICIAL NOT TO GIVE
EVIDENCE.
The Acting Chief Justice Mr. 100 Ordinary shares in the May 16.-Fifty-fifth annual meet-
ing of the China Fire Insurance Co., H. H. J. Gompertz in the Supreme Amalgamated Press, Ltd.
1,028 Preferred Ordinary shares Ltd., at Head Office, Union Build-Court this morning allowed the
Ling. 12.20 p.m. in Opera Omnia, Ltd.
claim for privilege in the ense 950 Preferred shares of the
partly heard on April 7 in which Colchester Brewing Co., Ltd
an objection was lodged by the Secretary for Chinese Affairs (the A lady entering The British Empire Exhibition Hon. Mr. A. E. Wood) to the call- a bus with her has a stamp exhibit in nearlying of one of his Assistants (Mr. two little girls Present-day literary men found only one empty seat, so she every Colonial pavilion. A few J. H. B. Nihill) as a witness,
Colonies are sending their official father go out of sat down and took one of the little collections for display, but most of lous to behold and ponder upon, | their way to split their infinitives. girls on her lap, leaving the other them have arranged with a well Street are aceking to enforce a A very stout gentleman invited known stamp dealer to prepare notice to quit given to a number
TWO BAD.
slight raising of the eyebrows seems to be called for in the case of the man who has just allowed to appear in print the sentence: "To so far as possible control these combinations as to either maintain
THE REASON,
It should, as we suggest, earn for It is a reaction against the nine-standing.
teenth century like the cigarette the local branch a measure of and lipstick fashion among the the other to sit upon his knee. increased interest, hitherto lack-giris. But a judicious rebuke or a The mother, noticing the child ing. And just as the branch
constantly standing, asked her the reason. interfered" in matters which
The little one spoke up loudly: 'Well, muminy, every time he some may have considered out side the scope of its activities, so
breaves he pushes me off."
now we hope it will press forward another matter of defence which This fellow goes on to say: To-day's Poem. we consider just as vital to Hong-visit the country of his birth."
"His dream is to again at least' kong as to Britain-and that is an adequate aeroplane defence force.
Kowloon Golf.
10
The man is an American, it is true, but in the old days he would have been put on the Index for
jess.
ASKED AND
(Life.)
"Joy and Woe are woven fine, A Clothing for the soul divine; Under every grief and pine Runs a joy with silken twine. It is right it should be so: Scouting, which Man was made for Joy and Wog; seems in these And when this we rightly know!" ANSWERED, days of Baden Safely through the World we go,'
Powellism one of the most modern fashions, is really one of the oldest. That certain brass hats have yet a good deal to learn about this all-important military art was proved in East Africa during the war.
-Blake.
WEATHER CALENDAR.
An Intelligence Staff Captain had one of those pretty maps on which vast areas of trackless bush 1689. and country were all neatly ruled off into squares.
On the strength of a native rumour he dispatched the following message to a lonely subaltern who was watching in the wilds:-
Reported me that a white man with umbrella, accompanied by a number of natives, has been seen lately passing through Square A by 6 towards square B by 7. Who can this be? The lonely subaltern seems to have been in a state of fed- upooss, and after studying this lucid message he sent back his reply as follows:-
'APRIL 30.
I think the month of May is going to set in with all its severity.-Madame de Sevigne.
The case is one in which the landlords of promises in--First-
suitable small collections for exhibition in their respective of tenants and Mr. H. C. Mac- pavilions.
namata. for the plaintiff. hnd wished to question Mr. Nihill with, Showing for the last time this regard to an agreement said to evening are the two excellent have been made between the movie plays which have been en-parties at the S.C.A.'s office. The tertaining Coronet Theatre, and objection of the S.C.A was that iences during the week, namely it would be prejudicial and injuri- Nomads of the North," featuring us to the public interests if mem. Lon Chaney in a love drama of the bers of the staff were to be called wilds, and "The Scarecrow upon to give evidence of matters presenting Buster Keaton in the which took place at the Secre-
tariat.
funniest role of his career.
D:
After this claim had. been up-
Those two remarkably clever young dancers; Jittle Miss Mura held Mr. Macnamara submitted Stipoff and her brother Koka that on the evidence previously Shiooff, give their last performance given it was clear that before in the Star Theatre this evening, these notices expired (they were when the final screening will take due to expire on January 31) all place of the excellent movie play, the tenants went to the office' The Home Stretch," a rollicking of the Secretary for Chinese romance of the turf featuring Affairs, that he sent for the Douglas Maclean,
rent collector and that a new agreement was made to the At the galleries of Messrs.effect that whatever the rights of Bluett & Sons, 48, Davies Street, the tenants might be under the Brook Street, is a collection of notices they would go out early Chinese ceramics, number- March 4 providing that the land- ing about 100 pieces, ranging from lord would not make use of his the Han to the early Ming
on
Dynasty, or from about 200 B. C. to right to issue a writ on Febru about 1400 A, D. Believed to be ary 1. unique are Iz unglazed pottery Mr. C. A. S., Rass; for the statuettes of reddish ciny re- defendant, said that there was no presenting the signs of
that the evidence
anyone Was Chinese Zodiac, including figures. authorised to make such an agree- with animal heads of the rat, ox, ment or that the tenants tiger, hare, dragon, snake, monkey acquiesced in the agreement.
Judgment was reserved.
CORRESPONDENCE.
VERANDAHS.
and so on.
1
The pending formation of the Kowloon Golf Club is a sign of the times. Its advent will be wel- comed by those who reside in Kowloon and have come to love the game; and by those who, in the Royal Hongkong Golf Club have had to face the problem of congestion. The decision to limit the membership must be consider- ed a wise one in the circumstances. When conditions admit of exten- sion, then the expansion of membership will receive its due attention. This new Club brings us nearer to the ideal of golf for all; for it is well known that the Kowloon Cricket Club offers a
THE CARPENTER'S TRADE. wide scope, and that question of
Labour for glory, if you have character is the main thing which rules in admitting to membership
not to labour from necessity. those who desire to join. Again
Lower yourself to the condition of
Foreign residents in Yoko- has the Government recognised
the artisan, so as to be above your hama now number 1,118 according the value of open sport in placing
own. In order to reign in opinion, to police figures, a decrease of All 7,783 compared with figures before land-true upon strigent condi-
begin by reigning over it. tions, but reasonable in all the
things well considered, the trade the earthquake. Of this number most to be preferred is that of 714 are Chinese, 137 are British, [To the Editor of the China Mel.T circumstances of the case-and making a very generous grant. A Your message duly received. carpenter; it is clean, useful, and 104 are Americans, 47 are Germans capital of $20,000 should not be Regret unable state for certain capable of being carried on in the and the balance represents several
Sir,-As many buildings and difficult to raise, especially when
who white man was reported house; it demands address and Countries. the rate of interest offered is a crossing square A. by Sto B by diligence in the workman, and in the Japanese section of the city leading shops will be involved in most reasonable one. It is now
7, but respectfully suggest pro- though the form of the work is has progressed rapidly, but the the verandah problem, I beg to foreign sections, including the Bay a few words with reference. for enthusiasts to back their We are indebted to Mr. Arnold's determined by utility, still
Blu and Yamashita-cho, remain to it.
In the course of the controversy enthusiasm by providing the "The Work of a Scout (Melrose, elegance and taste are not exclud practically in the same state as
There are few prettier was observed immediately after on this important subject, men- necessary capital,thus encouraging 5s. Ed. net), for this sound human
tion has already been made as to those who voluntarily and honor-story. All Scouts and Intelligence pictures than that where Sophie the earthquake.
|the advantages of verandaks in arily, have spent valuable time men past and present will learn enters the workshop, and sees in in negotiating and bringing the many instructive things from his amazement her young lover at the other end, in his white sleeves, his proposed Club within the region Hittle volume. of practical politics. In this
hair loosely fastened back, with a Very pathetic are chisel in one hand and a mallet in matter is again demonstrated the importance to which Kowloon has
the the other, too intent upon his work ACROSTIC. Souvenirs which to perceive even the approach of attained and the claims of its
emigrants to our his mistress. residents to adequate attention..
Colonies send home from
-John Morley ("Rousseau"). to time time.". Recently there was shown a beautiful leather -cushion-cover from Canada, the work of Red Indians, on which was painted this touching acrostic:-
· MOTHER.
The Navy League.
The decreased membership of the local branch of the Navy League and the consequent lack of interest in its affairs may be considered another of those things peculiar to Hongkong. Here, as perhaps nowhere else is the neces- sity for an adequate naval force seen and understood, and yet the Navy League branch relies on the energy and enthusiasm of a few.
bably Herry Lauder.
A PATHETIC some of
M-s for the million things she
gave me,
O-means only that she's growing
old,
T-is for the tears she shed to
Bave me,
H-is for her heart of purest gold. E-s for her eyes with lovelight
shining.
"
ed.
.
SHADOWS BEFORE.
Coming Events Advertised In The Mail.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Reconstruction work
:
Mr. Bobby Leach, who went respect of weather conditions. over the Horseshoe Falls, Niagara, Those in favour of their being in a steel barrel in 1911, states that done away with, have suggested he is negotiating with a rubber to put up awnings and hoods in company for the manufacture of a their place. If this is to be done, rubber ball in which he intends to the following points of view may, go over the falls early in June. perhaps, be of interest:-- The ball, Mr. Leach says, will be
of the thickness of an ordinary (1.) The premises along Des large motor-car tyre, and will have Voeux Road, etc., were built in a hammock inside of which he various dimensions, and conse- will recline. He will have the qcently the aspect along those. ball with himself as passenger streets provided by such awnings placed in the water a few hundred and hoods, will be offensive to the feet above the falls ол the eye. Canadian side, and believes it will (2.) The tenants of a house clear the great cascade and land under different tenancies, have to safely in the river below.
dry their clothes in their own flats, and in consequence, clothing is Admiral Sir Guy Gaunt, the generally hanging out from front M.P. who had a good deal to say windows to dry. Since there has in the House the other day in the been objection to cloth-advertise- April 30-Star Theatre, Kowloon; debate about the marketing of im-ments hanging out from Chinese Classical and Characteristic ported eggs, has since been over-
Theatre;
April 30,-Coronet "Nomads of the North," and "The Scarecrow."
who can almost be counted on the R-means right, and that she dances; also "The Home Stretch." whelmed with gifts of eggs Aishops, how much more will this be
always be.
Mother,
A word that means the world
me.
COMMON
.
SOCIAL.
May 17.Dance at Peak Club. May 31.-Dance at Peak Club,
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'formidable arsenal of missiles As suggested by some persons suitable for election meetings, but who are interested in this matter. unsuited to Parliamentary debates." verandahs may be confined to a a sudden certain storey of a building One never knows; temptation might cause other M.P.s according to the width of the to raid the locker, so the Admiral street. had better not tell anybody.
Yours, etc.,
INTERESTED. Hongkong, April 28.
READY AT LAST.
CANTON TELEGRAPHS RESUMED.
SERVICE OPENED TO-DAY.
fingers of the hands. The sceret
Put them all together, they spell Rih-in-tin in "Where the North in effect that the best eggs of
April 30.-World Theatre; the consignments bear labels saying in the principal streets.
(53)-Rubbish and dirt can of success in any Society is to get the sustained interest of the
Begins."
British farmyards are enclosed, easily be accumulated on them, to
(4.)-On a rainy night'the noise, members in the work being
May 1-Queen's Theatre; open" The gallant Admiral's locker at the. attempted, and it is here that
ing ceremony.
House is said to resemble a dairy. created by raindrops drizzling probably the local branch finds its
How far common May 3-7.-Theatre Royal, Wil- "Mr. London" says it has been put upon them, will sufficiently cause difficulty. We are not sure-but we
honesty is really liam Heughan, renowned Scottish to him that the Admiral now has a disturbance. HONESTY common, and to Basso-Baritone in an amazing ré entitle it to the kindly considera- believe that the first "plank" in
what extent the Perloire of songs.. the platform of the Navy League tion of those who subscribe to the is the maintenance of a navy noblest work of God is further doctrine that meritorious services adequate to meet all claims that enhanced by rarity, are questions deserve recognition. In what may be made upon it. Most people for which the Paris Soir has 0 p.m.
will at once say there is no need ingeniously tried to find a precise circumstances the Navy League to join a Society to betoken such answer. Our contemporary caused 9.15 p.m. branch came to make representa-a-belief. But passing Govern- a remittance of five francs to be
SPORTS.
: The King lus granted permis- April 30.-H.K.C.C. Temmie 'sion to wear the undermentioned tions on the question of the area ments are not all alike in views. sent from a private address In pretended mistake to members of
which have been' and the boundaries of the New There was once a ery of "We want affferent occupations, and has Tournament on the Stand Court, 4.80 decorations
conferred by: the President of the eight and we won't wait"--the Territories, is not quite clear, eight being cruisers or some other class which returned the money.
published the proportions of each P.m.**
May 2.-H. K C. C. Tennis Republic of China in recognition BURNETT March 25, at East-unless it be that in those early form of war boat. The present
of valuable services rendered Politics in literature divided the Tournament: final singles. bourne,
George Henry
May 3.-R.HYC's closing Order of the Excellent Crop.- Burnett, late of the Hong-days the men who controlled its Socialist Government is not likely first place with 80 per cent.; while
Second Class-Mr. Dennis Joseph kong and Shanghai Banking destinies were moved to see how to go down in history for Civ. Servants, doctors, and cruise and ladies' day, 3 pm.
Mullen, Acting Postal Commis. its a cruiser-building activities; chimney-sweeps leaned to virtue's
PUBLIC AUCTIONS. Corporation and
stoner, Hangchow, Cheklang; Mr.. Mayoin important it was in any scheme whilst its squashing of the side by a narrower. majority, May 2.--Lammort Bros., at Sales Edward Francis Southan Newman, Rond, Forest Hill, aged 84.
of defence for this Island of Hong Singapore Base Scheme in the Among clergymen and magistrates Rooms, Duddell St., household fur- Deputy Postal Commissioner, Sian All those who live been looking JOHNSTON.-On March 25, at
53, Princes Square, W.2, after kong. It is from little things that face of expert advice, shows the balance was regrettably the niture, 2.45 p.m.
May 8-Lammert Bros., at H.K. Shensi; and Mr. Frank Brice, forward to the resumption of the a short illness, James John-great things proceed; and whilst exactly how it views what may be other way, while the cases of
called a precautionary measure, restitution among business men & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., Hang-Tolliday, Postal Commissioner, diet felegraph vico with Canton
Canton, Third ston, M.B., F.R.C.S., Edin we should be the last to suggest We merely mention this to prove were less than one la twenty hom, a quantity of miscellaneous William Henderson, lately Chlef to day enbles will be accepted by the Class-Mr. will be plensed to hear that an from formerly of Shanghai, in his that the adequate defence of this that the case for a Navy League The average of honesty, proved to
Accountant, Peking-Mukden Rail- Chinese Administration. May 14-Lammert Bros., at Sales way. Fourth Class. Mr. Frederick An announced in the China Mail Colony is a little thing, out of it can easily be argued. The present be 30 per cent.-which may afford fear, etc., 11 a..
# datum line' for the future
Rooms, Icaschold property, Alexander Jamieson, Super-about ten days ago, the evacuation. has sprung the acquisition of land Committee of the local branch historian of morals.
Victoria Road, near Villa Miramere, Intendent, Locomotive Department, of the East River region by the anti- that is to be likened to a buffer from us as to how conduct their probably do not need any advice
" Peking-Mukden Railway. Sixth Sun troops has cleared the territory Letters in slop-3 p.m. state, and will, as the years roll affairs. But we hope we may be
ing print are
June 11.-Lammert Bros. af Class.Mr. James MacKnight, through which the land-lines pass.
Accountant, on, prove a dwelling place for the pardoned in suggesting that with
the premises of the H.K. Tramway Chief
Taokou Workmen were sent out and repairs hysterics.
Co., Ltd, Bowrington Canal Rd., Chinghua Railway,
have been effectel with the result Hongkong WEDERIDAY, APRIL 2 1824 many, for as we are all confirmed the relatively largely number of
that the service is now resumed. The Rev. S. Baring-Tast, steam driven electric generat in our belief of the continued clubs, societies and organizations,
Other Installations are being pushed that exist in such a sinall place as
Gould, hyma writer ing plant, 8 p.m.
Bronchial Coughs
ahead so that the service will be at progress of the Colony, it follows this--most of them appealing to
and novelist, who
COMPANY MOETINGS.
Brinchial coughs are not triding. least brought back to the highest that expansion must necessarily the same class of resident-that died on January 2, left property May 6. Forty-third meeting of
would valued at £16,132 His bequests the IC.S.N. Co., Ltd., at Messrs, They are even menting it slowed to pitch of efficiency it has attained,
hang on and woken the system Ohm- The extraordinarily interesting proceed onward, or outward from a reduced subscription
Jardine Matbeson's Offices, II a.m. berlain's Cough Remedy - just what All this is a re-probably produce more members Include account given by the Chairman Kowloon.
and increased interest. Only it £50 to the vicar and church-
May 9.Statutory meeting of the you ought to take for broseblal influenze at Monday's meeting of the Navy markable instance of patriotic should not be taken for granted wardens of St. Clether, Cornwall. Simplex Plaster Co., Ltd., at Com-and is grippo sought. It contains no opiates and a pleassot feeling of warmth Lengue Branch, of the activities foresight on the part of the that members are likely to come for keeping to repair the Well pany's Office, 2nd Boor China Bldg., and comfort follows the drat dose. Bold
Chapel he rebuilt.
3.p.m.,
everywhero. of that branch, should surely then Navy League branch and along on their own initiative,
86th year.
The China Mail.
DEVELOPMENT.
SCHOOL'S IN
BEQUESTS
Bome months ago, an arrangement wing mode with the Eastem Exten-
sion Co, whereby cables were sent to: Cantomnia Macao. The extra cost entailed will be dispensed with now Ing the old rates will be charged for
the land-line service.
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