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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1925.

CORRESPONDENCE.

MARATHONS.

Medicine and Engineering. An Arts Faculty was discussed tenta tively, but those in charge of the affairs of the University either felt that the time was not ripe foor and note the clauser and the sub- (To the Editor of the China Mad). such a Faculty, or were not in a clauses and the nature of them

financial position to recommend it. and realise that it is not always

Sir, Can you, or the experts on I may be divulging secrets-if so, "roses, roses, all the way." But your staff, tell me what earthly it does not matter-but it is a fact people who pay $5 have, natural-good is done by the marathons that such men as the late Dr. Sir ly, no thought of this kind of which, from time to time, and to Kai Hokai, and our good" friend thing. A show is good or some unknown, reason, are held in Dr. S. W. Ts'e were much concern "rotten" and there is an end to it. Kowloon? Is the cause of sported at this and they made it their The fact that things have increas-advanced one fota by such exhibi- business to see that a guarantee ed in price in every direction and tions which, lack grace and mustwas forthcoming and made it that the increase also applies to seriously impair the health of those possible for the Arts Faculty to professional artists, their living who take part in them? And be established (now parhaps the. and their travelling, does not would anyone enter these races if occupy their thoughts. In pay-there was not some silver cup or ing the sum they did to hear the other bauble dangled at the end of world's greatest entertainer" they it for all the world like a carrot never anticipated that they would held out to an obstinate donkey, niso be regaled with some of the And why should à Church organise finest items that the Vaudeville these things? A Church should be stage could supply, and that $6out to save souls, not to help selus may, after all, not be very much to be lost! If there are to be any to pay to be cheered, heartened, more Marathons, I should like to and sent home with a good-taste offer a few good Wyndham Street in the mouth. It might have been laure! wreaths to the wingers. Charles, Eliot. better to have bought a book with This will be a test and prove if our phases of the Archdeacon's educa that particular $5; or to have sent sportsmen or some of them-aretional work, the fact of "feeding"" the University has always keen it as a donation to the St. Paul's Pot hunters or not.

kept in view. Restoration Fund; or to have We "invested" it at the races. have not yet reached the stage when we consider the nature of our expenditure and count what it is going to bring as When that time arrives, the question of Theatre charges will not trouble 7 the, Filitor of the China Mail).appears to have been no official

us, for such places will be throng- ed with artists of true calibre and

Yours etc. THIRTEEN-STONER.

Hongkong, March 2.

GIRLS AND "SOCCER."

most popular of the Faculties.) In all the negotiations that ensued they had the benefit of the advice and the whole-hearted support of Archdeacon Barnett, and thore must be on record in the archives of the University, papers bearing on the negotiations and the dis cussions which took place with a Vice-Chancellor," Sir former

In the latter

It has been a great source of " regret to those who are well. 'acquainted with the work of the Archdeacon so far as it concerns -especially to the University numbers of Chinese-that there

recognition of these great ser

The Sir, Far be it from me to desire vices.

University has

people who have the true percep a quarrel with YT.D. Therefore I bestowed its Degree favours with

As I indulgence. tion of things that count: And crave "your

a fairly liberal hand, but it seem- Wish to quibble lest we be a little misunderstood, do not

averingly stopped short in honouring their strict literal we hasten to add that we class words and

one who deserves the very best it to write Sir Harry Lauder as one whom it meanings, he is free

can give "Why? is worth while paying $5 to see what he likes about my observa- tions. He is certainly entitled to and hear.

his views and his presumptions but so am I to mine.."

Who Was St. David?

about

and

Yours etc.,

Hongkong, March 2

C. J. G.

KOWLOON'S WATER

SHORTAGE.

To the Ed. of the CHINA, MAIL]

• Sire-Cannot something be done to put an end to the incredible waste of water and the loss of temper which is taking place on this side of the harbour? There is supposed to be a waste of water and water is being "saved" in the following manner:

Strait Settlements.

However

In my letter of last Friday I nothing eventuated. Officially

submitted that "as Chines Hongkong might never have

ladies knew next to nothing Not much was known about the heard of St. Paul's Cathedral or

allend- soccer, their

South China matches: the appeal to save that superb life of St. David, said the Presi-ánce ar edifice, and if the matter again dent on the occasion of the annual is due to a desire to cheer on their respective favourites whe; it escapes mention at to-morrow gathering of Welshmen and is regretted, have failed to re- afternoon's meeting of the Legis- guests on Saturday: Although he 'spond this season... that it would Intive Council we shall begin to personally could doubtless have be a great pity to sacrifice the world-renowned grace and, beauty think. despite assurances to the had much more to say than he of young China's womanhood to .........and contrary, that officially Hongkong did, if the occasion had warranted. Association football....

purely intends to ignore its duty the truth of his remark that the that football was a altogether. Doubtless the Gov. life of the patron saint of Wales masculino game."

was shrouded in mystery was On perusal of Y.T.D's lotter

Strost hydrants are in full swing ernment feels that there is no amply evidenced when the Chan-to-night, I big leave to add that

on pouring out into an endless num- urgent hurry, that any time will cellor of the University of Hong-my experience, picked up

at Home is ber of vessels of all descriptions. do so long as a sum is voted even- kong had to admit that he sought football grounds

women think their which invariably overflow on to an.. tually. Than this it could not refuge in Chamber's Encyclopedia that some

over-sodden ground. and had there found merely bare presence at football matches will already make a bigger mistake.

more chivalrous and Tompers become 'rasped. Ladies Quite -particulars. It is probable that if lead to a

pervading of uncertain age and execrable cleaner atmosphere apart from the Latin saw which a census were taken of the extent

both spectators

players. temper varbally dispute with others declares that he who gives quickly of "knowledge of the average But their nature is one-sided as to their place in the line. Often, gives twice, there is the example Welshmen of "Dewi Sant" it would or seldom fair; their favourites, like the water, words overflow and wrong, can action is brought into play by which the Government's donation be limited to the facts that he was whether right or

a great and good Welshman; born always rely on their support.

dashing of a vessel-ful of water would set to the ivhole Colony. in Dyved, in Wales, about the fifth Y. T. D should hear some of over an opponent which has not Once the ball had been started century after Christ; that he lived the remarks Chinese ladies let the cooling effect, which might" rolling with a good strong push, a good, simple, and useful life; drop when their favourites get be anticipated. Flat dwellers in Orient Buildings have not had it would quickly gather speed, and was a true Christian, who spent pulled up by the whistle.

his days in preaching, and doing Since I have taken up so much water for three days. A visit to a soon Hongkong's response to the good; was much beloved by the of your valuable, space I must street hydrant is met with words Flat people CROOME, On February 22,

1926, at Peking, to Mr. and appeal would begin to assume people; and was called "David the leave the subject to others to whom and more words: Mrs. J. C. Croome, a daughter, respectable proportions. People, Water-Drinker' because he never I have seen to be "mildly" surprised have no right to come to the street own homes! And sq. the mad LEVY-On February 25, 1925, at are waiting for the Government drank anything stronger than at (in their opinion) some incom- for water-they have it in their

water and lived on simple food. prehensible partisanship.

game goes on. A water carrier at Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. to take the first step. The Gov-For any further facts that the

the fount "playfully" squirts the S. E. Levy, a son."

ernment has its opportunity to-encyclopedias or other works of

seemingly precious fluid overkome- LOPES-On February 26, 1925,

afternoon when the reference may provide, it would

one he particularly loves. To this at Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. morrow

that the editors are.

is added defective water fittings appear L. F. Lopes, a daughter. Legislative Council meets to indebted almost exclusively to one

adding" to the sinful waste which RIBET-At Toulon (France), on transact more or less formal busi work, the "Life of Saint David,"

daily goes OD. If a murder or March 1, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Ribet, of Shameen, a son- If it selzes this oppor- by Rhygyvarch, son of Bishop To the Editor of the Chima Mail.] Jean.

tunity it will not only add a very Sullen, written in 1090, on which

"Cannot the authorities show a · rests practically all knowledge of welcome sum to the St. Paul's the career of the saint. It is said marks in your to-day's issue other methods than those which

Sir. In the contributed re little efficiency and introduce. fund. but it will also make a to have been written with the regarding the retirement of the add to the water famine and lead DANGOOR, On gesture, which, as we have said, purpose" of protesting against the Ven. Archdeacon Barnett, it is to battle, murder and sudden

proceedings produce very marked high-handed

of admitted that "this short article death? Anselm; the Archbishop results in the Colony. If the Gov-Canterbury who, at that time, much less at all inclusive sum- of does not aim at comprehensive ernment fails to seize to-morrow was seriously interfering with the mary." If it had been at all com- afternoon's opportunity, well-liberties, of St. David's, and with prehensive it would surely have the further object of preserving referred to the Archdeacon's con- Apathetic Hongkong!

the independence of the Church rection with the Hongkong in, Wales and of establishing a University and the vital part he metropolitan position for St. took in its foundation and later David's. It is from this book that in its progress. It is true to say, If we understand "Shanghai it has been possible to establish I think, that the need for a Tan-papers aright, we gather that a the whereabouts of many of the University in Hongkong was first number of people in that northern chapels which the saint founded mentioned in the columns, of your deragee, 872, The Peak, on place object to paying $5 to hear in the course of his pilgrimages, paper. Later it found further yesterday morning. the 3rd March, 1925. Daisy the world's greatest entertain- the discovery of one of the most publicity at St. Stephen's College ployed at the Tung On contractor'■ A. Chamberlain. Deeply er." There were a few in Hong-important after excavation being on a certain memorable Speech matshed war seized on his way to regretted by Sir Claud and kong likeminded. Five dollars referred to recently by "Ap Rhys Day when the then Governor. Sir market and robbed of $9. After ELLIOTT. On February 25, seems a large sum of money to in the Welsh column in the "China Frederick Lugerd, was present. taking the money one of the mobbers

1925, at Shanghai, Ann Jane entertainment, and, when, as

expend on a couple of hours' Mail" Elliott, of Sydney, Australia, mother of Mrs. J. B. Ferrier and Mrs. S, A. Seth, aged 70

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MARRIAGES.

MOSES -

February 25, 1925, at Shang- bai, Sybil, eldest daughter of

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Moses, to Mr. M. E, Dargoor. POTTINGER - FITCH. - On February 8, 1925, at Yoko, hama, Thomas Patterson, and Helen Maldon.

DEATHS.

CHAMBERLAIN. - AL

Lady Severn.

years.

should

Values.

often as not it is, by a quick easy calculation, turned into its ster- ling equivalent, the amount seems magnified accordingly. We are not attempting to justify any in- creased charges which visiting

remember that when Madam Pavlova danced here, she was;

Hongkong, Wednesday, March 4, '1925. professionals see fit to make. We

PLAIN DUTY,

RENTS ORDINANCE,

REPORT MAY BE READY NEXT WEEK.

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Yours, etc.,

A. B. HORRENCE. Hongkong, March 2.

.. RECOGNITION.

two is not committed I shall be

agreeably surprised.

Your, etc.,

KOWLOONITE. Kowloon, March 3.

POOR COOK.

FIRST ROBBED THEN ASSAULTED.

A highway robbery took place on railway bridge at Shamshinipo A cook ex-

How far the Archdeacon assisted struck the cook scroad his forehead with some hard inftrument rolled in what may be termed the prac-| tical work of founding the Univer-p in a towel and then pushed him. sity I am not prepared to say: but to a pullah. I do know that when it was actually in being he furthered its interests to the fullest extent and

FANCY DRESS DANCE.

helped it on its way in no uncer- A large gathering is expected st tain manner. When the Univer- the carnival dance to be held sity was awaiting certain Pro- to-night at Police Headquarters in The inclusion of the Rents ordin fessors and Lecturers from Home,aid of the M.CL. It is under able to fill our very modeat theatre ance resolution in the name of the members of the staff of St.stood that the band of the Titanz during her short season, even Colonial Secretary in to-morrow's Stephen's College, with the Arch-will be in attendance.

The ladies responsible for the though the charge was Per agenda for the Legislative Counell deacon's ready approval, acted seat. Whether she was described must not be taken to mean that the temporarily in various capacities arrangements have been working Apathetic Hongkong!

as "the world's greatest dancer"

ably assisted by Measta. M Never was this rebuke harder or not does not matter: the then- Council has considered its verdict.one such being I think & third very hurd for this worthy object, The appearance of the resolution Wrangler. When it was made a Dickson, L. R. Whant and H. G. to answer than it is in connection tre was filled. But even so, there on the agenda is a matter of form, rule that students were to reside Smith

was no profit made during this and it will so appear until the sub- with the appeal for funds to save Indy's stay in Hongkong for rea-ject has beet finally, disposed of. Hostels, the Church Missionary Society, mainly through the

advocacy of Archdeacon Barnett,

St. Paul's Cathedral. Apatheticaona which should be quite ob- is anticipated that the report

DISPLAY Hongkong Shanghai and Singa-vious to any inclined to think the fof the Council Committee will be and with his help and that of PICTURES ON

matter out. The value of any made in a week or so. pore have hoth answered the entertainment, be it in the form

devoted friends in England, appeal quickly and generously, of a book, picture show, or vaude-

Everyone who takes any in- founded, built and equipped St. but as yet this Colony has scarce ville, must ever be a matter of

John's Hostel.. This Hostel was forest in art, capocially art in Hong- ly bestirred itself. There was opinion. We write with a pro- CRAMPS IN THE STOMACH. the first of the Hostels to be open- kong, will be interested to learn some talk last week of a vote found sympathy for the lot of No need of suffering from cramps ined for students: it was ready to that "an exhibition of pictures by

those who seek a living by cater the stomach or intestinal pains. Chem- receive students at the time the Mrs. G Macpherson will be held... ing for public tastes, especially in berlain's Colic, and Diarrhoea Remedy University was opened. This is at the Hongkong Hotel (private the entertainment line. The pub-never fails to relieve the most severe not all. The University, I think I dinning room, first floor) on Friday"

March 6, from 11 a.m. to 6 pre cates Get It lo-day there, will be no i He is fickle: It is heartless, whilst the to land for it after the attack am right in saying, commenced and Saturday, March 4 om 10 its artistle horizons are generally lamellam Por sale, are when with only Two Facult

being introduced in the Legisla

tive Council, a vote, which it was generally agreed could hardly be

less than the amount voted by the