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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1924.

DREAMS COMING TRUE.

ELECTRIC TRAMS TO THE PEAK.

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BETTER FACILITIES PROMISED.

Extending The Line In Sections.

M.CL BALL

REVELLERS" PRETTY.

COSTUMES.

NAVY'S FINE EFFORT,

THE CHINA MAIL T

YESTERDAY'S WEDDING.

"ARMISTICE DAY.

LARGE NUMBER PRESENT. |SERVICE AT 'CATHEDRAL

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Mr.

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At the wedding at Union Church

On Tuesday next, being Armis- yesterday of Mr. Hubert Upshon tice day, there will bea celebration Ireland and Miss Elizabeth Anna of the Holy Communion at Mackintosh (a report of which St. John's Cathedral, at 7.45 a.m., Allthough there was not the appeared in yesterday's issue) also a special service at 9.45 a.m.,

the following were present:

lasting about three quarters of an striking originality of costume st

Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Maconachie, hour. The collections will be for Just night's M.G.L. Ball at the City Hall which one gets ut a com- Mr. and Mrs. W. Galloway, Mr. St. Dunstan's Home for Blind An eletric trim service connect- ! In what way is the new service petitive festival, nor the mystery and Mrs. Collis Hallowes, Mr. and Soldiers. H.E. The Governor has surrounding the identity of the Mrs. A. Hyde Lay, Mr. and Mrs. signified his intention of being ing even the most remote districts expected to remedy this of the Peak with the lower level the present limitation is in dancers ns in a masked bull, there N. C. Wilson, Miss Stone, Miss present at the special service and speculations as to the prospects of posed by the rope system under, were all the factors present for the Hume, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bell, will afterwards lay a wreath on the sich, developments learn the topic which we are tied down to two thorough enjoyment of the gals Mrs. Jenkinson, Miss E. Johnson, War Memorial in the compound of of conversation of many a "Peak curs, one at each end. The new night by the revellers as even a Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Reid, Mr. the Cathedral. The preacher will Tramway gossip, and seldom is toway will be an electric tram division of men and lady partners, and Mrs. Quarles Van Ufford, be the Rev. R. J. Northcott C.F.

the rope will be done as one could expect to get in a Miss Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Ceremony At Canotaph. the opportunity loss of making y. way and

H.E. the Governor has approved pon ou building castles" in the away with. There will be in "r flung outpost of the Hapire. Ralston. Miss Murray, Mr. F. H.

dependent coaches, as many of and the "first of the season" spirit Pentycross. Miss Bain, Miss of the following arrangements with Such culations would not which can he put on us there are which does not look for the excel-Maude,

Brearley, Mr. regard to the ceremony to be held appour to be the wild creations of available. If the 10 o'clock tram lence of the partner's footwork an Alistair McKenzie. Mr. Corley, at the Cenotaph at 10.50 a.m. on ittaginative and impractical minds for instance, is full, all that need the essential factor for the thorough Mr. A. K. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Armistice Day, November 11-

The grass plots around the A. B. Stowart, Mr. and Mrs. James that they are often held to be, for be done is to put an extra coach enjoyment of the dances.

and it eun still be the 10 China Mail: orter when on

The costumes, although not per- Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Finlay Miller, Cenotaph will be reserved interviewed. Mr. L. G. Scott, o'clock. There is no limit to the laps strikingly original, were most Miss Mary Dunn, Miss Jenkins, followe

'Gillon' Peak Tramway Superintendent, on mber of cars that may be put on of them exceedingly pretty and

Fergusson, te matter yesterday, gathered that in fact, providing that there is root some even deserved to be describes Aubrey, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. 0.

us magnificent creations. Amongst The provision of such facilities was for them on the track. largely behind the minds of the The present scheme, as briefly these were the regal garments of Bird, Mr. James Reid, Mr. G; M. Peak Trani Company when they referred to by the Hon. Colonial a Russian Princess, an East-Young, Mr. and Mrs. Tratman, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. caused the survey to be nude for Secretary in Monday's, Legislative ern potentate," and a "Mexican

As the dancers A. G. Griffin, Mr. G. M. Shaw, Mr. the proposed new line Dom near Council debate, only concerns that gentlenum.

North Side:-Band of Garden Road to Wanchai Gup district Frup Wucchi to Watch faded their way through the Currie, Mr. and Mrs. D. Malcolm

openings in the comfortably filled Ross, Mr. R. J. Birbeck. Mr. and Battalion, the East Surrey Regi 6 Mr. Scol explained to the res" Gap, does it not?” - porter that he was unable to show:

The survey made hos only floor with a 6 disregard for all Mes. J. B. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. N. J.ment, Officers and their families. South Side:-Representatives of hit the report of the sovey which covered this ground but it is our the laws governing the actions of Austin. Mr. Hepburn, Mr. and bad, been made as it was in the intention in fine if the new fine the chameters whose stations they Mrs, Granville, Murray, Mr. and the Government, Executive and hands of the (overnment and was proves practicable to have an ex- ad temporarily assumed for the Mrs. C. C. Stark, Mr. W. H. Legislative Councils, the Consular Chambers of considered confidential.

ension from the Clap and to bring evening (lady jockeys in the hands Bredin: Mr. Doyle, Mr. Fleming, Body, and "As it was you who made the the back along to Stubbs Rond of gentlemen of the "old school Mr. Clelland, Mr. and Mrs. Commerce.

of all kinds G. B. Dunnett, Mr. and Mrs. R.

The ceremony at the Cenotaph recommendation for the provision to serve the top of the Peak and nationalities" of this new line nearly eighteen itself.”

and status" mingling discrimin-Henderson, Dr. and Mrs. W. E. A will be as follows: months ago, do you not think that a ↑ What is there to prevent that #tely together) a feast of Flour. Moore, Miss Kennedy, Miss Hymn-"Oh God, our help in statement of the motives which extension of the system to the ten softly toned by the subdued lights Newsholme, Miss North, Mr. and ages past.

elated you in coming to the of the Peak itself at the present was presented to the maze of the

onlooker. decision that_il__was_orcessary moment 2** would be of interest to the public. The engine house at the top of

LIGHTS DET generally and to users of the Tmm; the present line which makes my way, in particular? queried the extension of the line impossible. 1.That is the beany of the open line reporter.

which we propose installing.

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expand in sections."

Dr.

Mrs. Newhouse, Miss. M. R. North, Mr. Abbey, Mr. Spicer, Mr. and Mrs. Logan Adams, Mr. The interruption of the electric and Mrs. H. A. Taylor, Mr. Wells, light current which intermitantly Mr. Gibson, Mr. Burn, Mr. and

Mr.. threw the place into darkness Mrs. Howell.

and Mrs. We used

more Inn than an Phillips, Miss Cryle, Mr. W. J. noyance in fact wicked sugges Hope, Mr. and Mrs. Hickling, Mr. hors were mude that it was mis and Mrs. McMurray, Mr. Jas. placed and that it should have Kinnaird, Mr. D. K. Henderson, been timed for a later waltz "Kiss Mr. and Mrs. Stoddart, Miss in the dark. When the lights went Miller, Mr. O. Skinner, Mr. and my there were general-queries as to MrsCaer Clark, Mr. A. Mackenzie, who had booked for the fox trot Mr. Alec Mackenzie, Mr. Wm. "Why did I kins that girl"

Mackenzie Mr. and Mrs. Orton, Major-General Sir John Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, Mr. J. A. D. R.C.M.G. C.B., D.SO.. arrived Nicholson, Dr. and Mrs. Shell- early, as did Sir Cleud and Lady shear, Mr. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Bever. H.. the Governor ar

Hegarty, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. TUESDAY'S REPRESENTA-rived soon after 9.30, but only re- Lammert, Mr. W. J. Clerk, Mr.

Mr. Scott agreed and drew alter From to the unitation of the pre- sen) Service. All that "en" bel And how long do you think that done at busy times under the pre- it will be betere This will be accom- sent system is to crush up the the plished?" table and when, as at the present That I cannot say." said Mr. mom, the full capacity of arms Scott--with-a-smilesWe have is being run

well you. yet to receive the reply of the just can't do any more."

Government.*..

WELSH NOTES.

A BOOK TO READ.

[By Ap Rhys.]

I wonder how many of my

I am

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BIG SOCCER.

TIVE MATCH,

SERVICES TEAM.

West Side-Chaplains, Formed body of Navy and Army.

East Side-Representatives of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps, British Legion, Ex-Active. Service Men's Association and Mercantile Marine.

Last Post.

the

Ist

A gun will be fired from Murray Parade Ground at 11 am..... Two Minutes Silence." Reveillé

H. E. the Governor will lay a wreath at the Cenotaph.

National Anthem. Persons desiring to lay wreaths will be given an opportunity of doing so at the conclusion of the ceremony.

RABIES.

CANINE LIBERTY NOW RESTRICTED.

As published in to-day's Gazette" it applies only to the island and reads:-

mained for a short while. -Com-

Following the diagnosis of modore Grace. R.N., presented a R. Forsyth, Mr. and Mrs.

Crawford. Mr. rabies in a dog since destroyed, a triking appearance in the uniform Goggin, Miss of a naval officer of the "good old Sellars, Mr. Wilken, Mr. John regulation has been made forbid- days, and Pay-lt.-Comdr, R. E. Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. J. C.ding dogs to be at liberty in public places. between ten o'clock For the Armistice Day Thaxt Worthington positively inspired a Taylor, Mr. and Mrs, A. C. Hay, at night and six in the morning.. readers. have noticed in the new Tuesday) footimi match in aid or thirst in his excellent make-up 'as} Mr. and Mrs. A. Stevenson, Mr. | the-famous Johnnie Walker... And Mrs. Ironside, Mr. and Mrs. lista un Oxford University Press | Karl Huig's Fund, the following

The dunes, provided by the Aucott, Mr. D. Templeton, Mrs. publication "South Wales on the, have been chosen by the United Brunswick Studio Ochestra, were; and Mrs. Greig, Mr. Resker, Mr. No owner or person having the

Services Football Association to March" by William Rees.

and Mrs. W. J. E. Mackenzie, Mr. custody control or care of any dog as mider: -Waltz

What'll I do?, and Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Bagot, shall allow such dog to be at liberty not in a position unfortunately to present the United Services v. |

Master Ian Aucott, Miss Audrey between the hours of 10 p.m, and review it owing to the length of The Rest of the Colony.

Goal: P. O. Wavish, "Tamar. time which must necessarily elapse

Nobody's Sweetheart. Newhouse, Master Sandy Dalgety. 6 a.m. in any street, road, or place Right Back: Marine Handford, 3-Fox Trot

Telegrams were received from to which the public have access in between the placing of the order

"Tamar.

Samson and Delilah. Mr. and Mrs. Dalgety, Forfar, the Island of Hongkong.. and delivery, but the reviews and

Left Back: A.B. Leonard, | 4--One Stop

Eileen. Scotland, Mrs. and Miss Mac- extracts which I have read, have

"Dinnede."..

5-Fox Trot

kintosh, Ardersier, Scotland, and greatly stirred my interest and

Right Half: Pte. E. Bristowe,

Mama's Gone--Goodbye Mra, Templeton, Greenock, Scot- made me even more aware of my

Fox Trot

Worriesland. East Surrey Regt.

Centro Hall: E.R.A... Wool-7-Waltz...Renée (by Al Castan).

The presents were numerous.

lack of intimate knowledge of

Celtic history.

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Left Half: Marine Brown,

Fox Trot

8-Fox Trot

9-Fox Trot 10-One Step 11-Fox Trot

..Savannah. Linger Awhile. Pussy Cat. It aint go to main no mo', 12-Fox Trot. Home in Pasadens. Down by the Wishing Well, 14-Fox Trot......My Sweetheart. 15-Fox Trot

It is with the idea of drawing land. "Tamar." the attention of other Welshmeninar." in Hongkong to a book which is

Forwards, Right to Loft: Said by Welsh critics to give the

Q.M.S. C. Charlesworth, "Pte. C. first adequate picture of society Eaton, Cpl. A. Humberstone, Pte. in the Southern portion of the Butler and Bandsman C. | 13-Waliz principality before and for the Macklesworth, all of the East Surrey period immediately following the

Regi Conquest that I give extracts

Reserves: Navy E.R.A. Ball, which have met with the re- Submarines,

Army Cpl. Wool- viewers' favour.

ridge, East Surrey Regs.

Colour: Blue and Red. Kick-off at 4 p.m. on the Club ground. Happy Valley.

Why did I kiss that girl? 10-Waltz Kiss in the Dark Extra-Fox Trob

Stutt'ring Sum (by Ai Castro).

I have no interest in the pros- pective purchase of a copy of the book by any of my readers other than that of putting something which gives every appearance of being good in the way of those who are likely to appreciate it, and in the lowland valleys that the although some may feel that time invaders concentrated and impos- spent in reading a social and ed their alien system."

A "Times" contributor who in an agrarian study of Wales would not repay them to any great extent, interesting review of Mr. Rees's time to time. the Welshman who is really keen book reveals an intimate low

THANKS.

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FERRY INCIDENT.

CAPT. OXSPRING REVIVES GIRIJ

BUT LOSES HAND-BAG.

The coxswain of the Star Ferry boat Morning Star" reports that at about 4 p.m. yesterday, whilst the ferry was travelling between Kowloon and Hongkong, an un- known Chinese female, about 20

seat of the ferry. Capt. Oxspring came ashore from the motor-boat

Any dog found at liberty in any such street, road, or place between the said hours may be destroyed. by any police officer or by any other public officer authorised in that behalf by the Colonial Veteri nary Surgeon.

STEAMER RETURNS.

PUTS BACK TO RECTIFY

ENGINE TROUBLE. ·

Developing trouble in her engine room some time after leaving Hongkong, the small Chinese steamer "Poo Lee” has put back and arrived here.

be effected in dock.

True Test of Merit

The Naval Dockyard Branch of

She left with a general cargo the Women's Guild, the joint Pre-years of age, jumped from the

upper deck into the water. The which was also brought back. It sidents of which are Mrs. Hunt and Miss Grace, desire to thank woman was rescued by a Taikoo is thought that repairs will have to

Dock motor boat.

The Tung Woo S. S. Co. are the following:

Capt. Oxspring, who was on the The Press for bringing the Ball terry at once boarded the motor agents for the steamer. The to the notice of the public from boat and applied artificial respira-Poo Lee" is on the Hongkong-

tion. Unfortunately in his haste to Kwang-Chau-Wan run.. The City Hall Committee for relieve the distressed woman, Capt. on obtaining a true understanding ledge of the growth of Welsh allowing the use of the City Hall Oxspring left his hund-bag on the of modern Wales and its present civilisation, dealing with the and the Captain Supt. of Police for problemts and aspirations will not reasons given by the author as to Police Force and Fire Brigade ser

and when he went in, search of his promises to do, but by what he has done. You judge man out by what be shy at reading what may be a why the collective rights of family vices without charge,

were not completely The Hongkong Electic Company little dry in parts. He knows that groups

Star Ferry officials at once in- eins Cough Remedy judged by this a knowledge of medieval Wales is obliterated by the individualism for the free use of current and the bag, it was not to be found. The That is the only true test. Chamber-

of the conquerors, states that to loan of lamps.

The Botanical and Forestry Destituted inquiries, but no trace of standard has no superior. People every-

of praise. For tale overywhere. their "freedom from foreign in-

8 p.m. yesterday, fluences, to their pastoral habits,partment for the use of plants and the bag had been obtained up to where speak of it in the highest terme might have yielded a partial and to the obstacles which a moun-the P.W.1. for transport.

The Hongkong Tramway Com- tainous country presented alike to shadowy allegiance to an Althestan or acknowledge a local centralization and to arable farm-pay for advertising on trams.

The Brunswick Studio Orches- defeat by a Harold were never ing, the Welsh people owe their

Anderson Music Co., and Hong: conquered by either Saxon or long preservation of an elaborate a Messrs, Noronha and Co., Dane. "Behind the barrier of social and economic organization Fong Furniture Co., for redisced

charges. forest and mountain, the core of based on kindred." In tracing the the country remained, till the end struggle of blood affinity and

the basis of that understanding.

Mr. Rees emphasises that the

Celts of Wales although they

Messrs. Moutrie and the Ander-

of the thirteenth century, com-tribal custom against feudalism; son Music Co., and a large number paratively impervious to alien both as a natural growth and as of friends and helpers who assisted influences. Even the piecemeal imposed on the people by foreign in sales of tickets.

All Clubs. Hotels and Times who conquests of the border fringes, conquerors the reviewer states which went on during the that Mr. Rees has done some of kindly displayed posters. eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth his most interesting, and sugges. The decorative scheme was car centuries, did not completely tive work

ried out by H.M.8. Tamar" and In what other reviewers describe the lighting effect were carned Anglicize the districts which the English Crown, or Lords of the as one of the most interesting through by H.M.8.Diomede Marches, like the Mortimers, chapters in the book Mr. Rees is under the direction of Lieut. Bohuns, or Clares, administered stated to show how the ancient Cameron, from their castles. Local customs system survived the Black Death were, it appears, disturbed as and embittered, if it did not little as possible, especially in the inspire, the rising of Owen more hilly districts. In the Gleudwer, who for while uplands the native population restored the old independence, of though subjugated, remained Wales, set up a Welsh Parliament pains in arm MEG KEO pastoral people, the tributaries of in Dolgelly, and in spite of the

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a chieftain rather than the tenants many, expeditions, made against on the sohini, par

him was still unsub ected at the of a feudal lord to whom they me of his death.

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