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FETE SUCCESS.

132,000 FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL?

COMMITTEE'S THANKS.

"The gross receipts of the Rosa Day and last Sunday's Bazaar ure expected to amount to about $22,000, of which, $4,518,58 re- presents the proceeds. of the Sale. of Roses. About 12,500 Roses were disposed of.

In the list of Rose "Sellers" published last week the name of Mrs. Hedley was omitted, She kindly took charge of the Hung hom districts and collected $109.72.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1926.

MATILDA HOSPITAL.

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Open to the "Poor and Indigent."

NO SALART "BAR."

How Institution Is Administered.

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A $1,000 "BOND.

ACTION BY A FORMER PARTNER

A SUMMARY COURT CASE.

A bond for $1,000 ny security against possible arrears of rent figured In a Summary Court case yesterday in which the plaintiff

much

Although the Matilda Hospital was Mr. N. I. Brewer, of the Vic- a private institution, the admin- toria Hotel, Kowloon, and the de- "istration of which is not affected fendants, Messrs. Brewer and by changes in Government policy: Street, in which concern plaintiff [Company, booksellers of Pedder the controversy as to increased medical rates in other Hospitals was formerly a partner.

Mr. M. W. Lo appeared for the serves to draw attention to the

ed his own case. The Bazaar Committee desire admirable work carried on at Mt. defendants and plaintiff conduct-

Kellett. +

Contrary to general impres-hether the Summary Court had Following an argument as to to convey their grateful thanks! to His Excellency the Governor sion, it may be interesting to Jurisdiction in the case, plaintiff and Lady Clementi for extending note that there is no stipulation amended the writ to read "the their patronage to the Fete; Mrs.

W. Bird for having so eff-in the Maltica. Hospital debarring plaintiff's claim is for the pay- the admission of patients with a ment by the defendants to the ciently organised the Rose Day;

salary of more than $300 2 to all who assisted in making the

month. Hance, the suggestion plaintiff of $1,000 or 30 Rose Day and the Bazaar, that is sometimes heard that, in thereof as is now owing to the the very class it is sought to in- successful as it could be expect view of greatly enhanced costs of Chinese Estates Ltd.

Plaintiff explained that the The China atlaik terest. The Society has not abaned. considering the prevalling living and the satisfactory Anan-

doned its efforts to give what is borial Estates

conditions; Hong Kong & Terri- cial position of the Hospital, such bond remained void so long as the

Ltd, (Messrs.

owing and, although plaintiff's really good by concentrating on Shewan. Tomes & Co General & "stipulation" might be revised, rent was paid. Rent was now comic opern. It may be pander- Managers) for providing Head- is based on a fallacy.

The fixing of a certain salary association with the defencant quarters for the Rose Day and a ing to a wish-or rather meeting depot for the display of Toys for lead to anomalies in that some he was still held liable under the as a maximum would obviously company's business had ceased, it, by giving what is good or the Bazaar; Alexandra Cafe for "high-brow stuff in another con- placing at the disposal of the have greater encumbrances than bend. The bond itself stated that others and the policy which has Messrs. Pasco and Brewer were commodious mez- nection. Sullivan has survived Society its

governed admittance to the Hos guarantors to the lessee and went zanine floor for counting up the test of all classical music-the Rose, Day collections; to the many pital since its foundation in 1896 ou to state that the lessees ac- Mr. Brewer quoted several test of repetition. People come to generous donations to the funds is that patients who cannot afford cepted it in lieu of the deposit. it again and again—as was evid of the Fete; to the ladies and to pay ordinary medical fees shall

various stores and arms who sent be considered eligible for admis. cases in support of his case. He said he would be none the richer sion to the Matilda." In regard enced by the excellent attendance Scuvenirs and prizes for the to any possible extension of this if the $1,000 was awarded him as last night to be refreshed in various Stalls: the Rev. Fathers

Mr. M. W. Lo said that the mind and spirit and to realise that of the Italian Mission for the use policy, the trustees are bound by it belonged to the lessors.

plaintif was backing out of his of the Cathedral ground: the the terms of the trust. there is a champagne in music as Public Works Department for the

Enlarging Accommodation. The present accommodation of contract. He had come to Court there is also a drug. It is true loan of the flags; mon of H.M.S.the Matilda Hospital provides for to ask to be released from his hut Gilbert is not behindhand. "Tamar" for putting up the bunt- 36 beds, but work is in hand for bond. The landlord had a right

ting and deccrations: Mr. M. F. His contribution of "sparkling Baptista for the artistic display the provision of a dozen more, to hold him to it.

Mr. Justice Wood thought that dialogue," witty "repartee and cards; the Hong Kong Electric the sisters having been provided humorous situation adds its own Co., Ltd., for ilumination, men with new quarters, and the work the bond was still force and lof converting the old into plaintiff could not get out of his share to the joint success achiev-of H.M.S. "Ambrose" for taking new wards having begun. responsibility."

Mr. Lo: He wants $1,000, and These wards will be very ed and is nowhere so clearly charge of the tickets of

mission: Lt.-Col. Comyn and Off.

useful in the summer if it is accepted by the landlord marked as in "The Pirates of Pen-cers of the 2nd Bn. The King's when the accommodation at pre- the bond would be done away

with zance." There is every indication Own Scottish Borderers for their

After further argument, Mr. uttermost. Improvements are A SATURDAY CAUSERIE. that, in spite of the absence of old excellent Band; the Superintensent available is taxed to the.

dent of the Botanical and: friends among the principals, this Afforestation Department for the also in hand in the matter of the Lo agreed that as the writ was Hong Kong is a dull place we opera will go down as one of the Christmas Tree; the Hong Kong water and heating supply, provid-amended, Mr. Brewer could not Mr. Lo then argued that Mr. entirely new service/ are often told. We prefer it so if most successful in the history of Tramways Co., the Peak Traming for the installation of an back out of it,

way Co., the Star Ferry Co.,

Such additions will add to the Brewer's liability would not arise AL the only alternative is to trans-the Society,

the Clubs and Hotels for adver-conveniences of an already up-to until the lease terminated. tising facilities, the Press for form it into a centre of "high" life: On the Continent, travel is at their sympathetic support; the date and well equipped hospital, present there was no liability of for the benefit of a few who like tended by far more inconvenience Lane, Crawford Restaurant for/The charm of its situation is any kind.

in the matter of passport and visa the Xmas Cake, for the Guess./ well known to such as have been the bond, said that liability arose their jaded senses. But A regulations than is fortunatelyning for Tea Room and manding a view which is bound immediately on default. Mr. Lo "brighter Hong Kong" movement, the case in the undertaking of Refreshment Stall; the Dairy on the one side by Mirs Bay, on eventually agreed,

Farm Co., for the various prizes the other beyond Gap Rock and need not necessarily be conduct-considerably longer journeys Qfor the Guessing Competition and the mouth of the Canton river, journed unt: 11.45 a.m. on Mon- ed with this end in view. What and from the East. A growing for running the Farm Yard, the stretch which is under obser- day. about fairs of fetes at regular consciousness of the futility of which was so much appreciated vation to the onlooker comprises

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tractions, will draw hundrede. of the younger generation-and a surprising

of number older, too one had

the

many

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procedure. Even more significant

a0-

ing Competition, and for run-

patients or have paid visits. Com-

CY.L.S., and the "Little Flower" pensary, laboratory, etc.

History of the Hospital.

Association for the good services rendered; Messrs. Xavier Bros.,

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Mr. Justice Wood referring to

At this stage the case was AŬ-

HARD LABOUR FOR CONDUCTORS.

intervals either by private en-

of the irksome restrictions by the public; Mr. U. Rumjahn 3,100 square miles. The Hospital STOLE BUS TICKETS. terprise or otherwise-something

for the use of the drum for the grounds are trim and neat and the on the free movement of subjects Motor Gar Draw; Mr. D. O. de main hospital block, the sisters" after the style of the "heather of friendly Powers found expres-Silva for the Show-15 minutes quarters and the maternity block day" celebrations which were sion earlier in the year in a con- in Japan" Police Department are as pleasantly situated to the

Two bus conductors were con- such a pleasant feature of social ference which was held at Geneva for the excellent police arrange eye as they are well placed for

catching the health-giving victed at the Kowloon Magistracy ments Fire Brigade, the Boy life here during the War? For for the purpose of considering the Scouts of the 19th Troop, the breezes and sunshine. The Hos- yesterday of stealing 816 bus question of simplifying and Chinese C.Y.M.S., the Chinese pital has its own X-ray plant, dia- tickets, the property of the Kai

Tack Motor Bus Company. cheapening the passport and visa

Mr. Loseby, who defended on It may be interesting to those behalf of one of the men, pleaded un-guilty and said that the tickets is the request of the German Gov-for procuring the European Toys of our readers who are

with the circum-could easily be taken from the acquainted without commission; Messrá. A. ernment this week for the aboli- Goeke & Co., agents of Fiat for stances of the founding of the premises. He asked his Worship only tion of visas between Great Bri- the Motor Car at a reduced Hospital to recall such as come to believe that the boy was led merry tain and Germany, in that the price; Messra. Graca & Co. to mind. It owes ita foundation astray by his elders.

Inspector Phillips agreed with for 2,000 Post Cards

to the late Mr. Granville Sharp department from which the re-the Picture Gallery; Bank shroffs after whose wife, Matilda, it was defending solicitor's statement He Cathedral compound on the quest emanated the Foreign for their useful services at the named. Mr. Sharp, whose asso-with regard to the temptation put occasion of the "annual al fresco Office-is one which is associated Bazaar-Bark, Mr. Moncrieff of tiation with the Colony dated in the way of employees. It was fëte held under the auspices of

in the public mind with the most the. H.S.B.C. for arranging the to the "early days of Sir Paul the easiest thing possible to take St. Vincent de Paul. If there

conveyance of the takings to the Chater here, was interested in tickets from the office without extreme officialdom in such mat- Bank after the Fete; and all land speculation. He is stated to being observed. were only more of such" attrac-

well-read man, When asked if the manager ters. Although the period for others not here mentioned, who have been #

wholesome fun, the motion at a recent local debate that "the days to five, there are still many here

been lengthened from two years the success of the Fete.

of 'Merrie England' were happier

in, Hong Kong, as elsewhere, who are caught napping when they are called to undertake a journey]

crowds that thronged the Catho-

for

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tions, affording opportunities for which a passport is available has contributed in any way towards somewhat advanced in thought. was present, his Worship was

than the present" would not, per haps, have met with the support of many members of the audi- ence who were doubtless in- fluenced by the application of the arguments brought forward to

local conditions.

More Donations.

The Society has received the following additional gifts to the funds of the Fete:-

Anonymous

. . $20 Messrs. Sam Shing Wo, one at short notice. It is difficult to case Preserved Ginger.

see what can replace the passport

Sucking Pig, still in dispute five contesants.

LAST NIGHT'S DANCE.

SECOND OF K.C.C. WINTER SERIES

to

and from the time of his earliest told that he had not coine associations with Hong Kong, he Court, but had sent a clerk to was desirous of being in a posi prosecute on behalf of the Com- tion before he left of building pany." Hospital which would be of bene-

fit to the poor...

Terms of Bequesi.

His Worship: In fact he does.

of the scheme of a brother-in-law not manage the company. You who was originally to have parti- are the person who is responsible cipated. After leaving legacies to for this extraordinarily slack Sharp, in his will, left the residue

immediate relatives, Mr.supervision.

his

His Worship imposed sentence

for the purpose of founding an of one month's hard labour each. institution which should be "for

Speaking, to the clerk his Wor- ship asked why the manager had not come to Court and was told The idea developed in his mind that the clefk had been sent be- during the period immediately cause he knew more of the cabe Guessing Competition Results.

following his wife Matilda's death than the manager and also that as a certificate of naturalisation, ber chosen 132. Seven competicome into being until after his morning.

Xmas Cake, second trial, num-in 1892 but the Hospital did not the latter was busy yesterday. identity and, to some slight ex-tora won by L. V. Antonio, No. death owing to the dropping out tent, of respectability, but, hav 185-(nearest). ing regard to the fact that a pass- The Philharmonic Society has port is an official recognition of

·had no reason" to regret the the photograph of an individual change of policy which the pre- and his nationality, is it not ren- sentation of the first Gilbert and sonable to ask that the validity Sullivan opera two years ago in- of the passport should last so

the benefit of the poor, the in- augurated. Since "The Yeoman long as that photograph suffi-

digent and the forsaken." These With an excellent floor and the words bave, naturally enough, thought it would interfere with of the Guard," there have been ciently resembles him?

music of the "Melodiane" or been difficult to construe. After the work of private practitioners equally as successful presenta-

chestra, twelve o'clock came all Mr. Sharp's death there was a and, again, that it would induce tions of "The Gondollers" and]

too quickly for the hundred or lawsuit (in 1904) in which some ne'er-do-wells to loaf here. Any Mr. and Mrs. R. N. MacLeod more members and their lady of the relatives contested the will, such possibility was, however, re- "Iolanthe" and the Society has have returned to Shanghai from a friends who attended the dance the result being that the estate moved by the action of the added still further to its laurels holiday spent at Home.

held at Lane, Crawford's cafe was more or less in Chancery, trustees in deciding that people last night under the auspices of Dr. J. IL. Sanders, the present who could not afford ordinary, it presented last night "The Pir Senator William M. Butler who the Kowloon Cricket Club,

medical officer in charge of the medical fees should be considered is a guest at the White House, This is the second of the plea- Hospital, came out to Hong Kong "poor" within the meaning of the ates of Penzance" one of the said that he did not intend to resant social functions arranged by in 1906 to get the institution trust and that a doctor's recom most entertaining operas that has tire as Chairman of the Repub the Club for the winter season. going as a purely private charit-mendation should suffice. come from the fertile minds of lican National Committee because

Naval Men Gatherin

able concern, which it has remain- For thirty years, the Matilda of his defeat by Benator David I. The Cafe Parisien was the led since. Trustees have since Hospital has been a god-send to Gilbert and Sullivan. The pri Walsh in the Massachusetts venue for the fortnightly dance been appointed, the present those who, without it, would have mary object of the Society is to Senatorial contest on November last night of the Naval Commis Chairman being Mr. A. H Barlow, been unable to obtain the medical give récitals of good music. Un-2 President Coolidge also in-stoned and Warrant Officers. The late Sir Paul Chater was also attention of which they stood in fortunately, good music has come for Senator Butler to retire from and friends enjoying a pleasant

need. Their gratitude for bene- dicated that he saw no reason Club, about eighty subscribers & Chairman.

Early Opposition

fits received is expressed in many to be known as "high-brow" stuff the chairmanship of the Com- evening, the proceedings being There was at first opposition to lettera received by the Ecépital and the term at once antagonises mittee.

brought to a close at midntries to the Hospitdi: in that it was I management by former patients.

by the thorough manner in which

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