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While Hong Kong has been preoccupied with the crisis th China, Singapore appears to have been the battle ground of a momentous question-should Englishmen be permitted to join the Scottished before 15th March, 1527 Company of the Volunteers? The question having an equally vital
months from 1st May to 31st Octo Company will be CLOSED from interest for Hong Kong, the "China Mall" reprints below the letters OFFICER at above address, bo•[
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P. O. Box No. 5,
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MISCELLANEOUS.
that have been sent, to the Editor of the "Straits Times" on this
" # burning subject.
it
The first letter, hended "Why call Scottish Company?" is as fois Jowa:-
To the Editor of the "Straits Times."
Scotsman who was working whole- heartedly in the, Interests of the S.V.C. I mooted the kies of joining and this new friend of mine offered to take me along and introducb me: merely by a stroke of fortune was! lucky in becoming a member of
Scottish
YOUR visiting cards neatly and HONG KONG & SHANGHAI cut of members of the filted cur other triennio Company. Of the
Mail" Office. No. 6. Wyndham St., Telephond Central 22,
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The ten houses have three storeys in each house with the modern sanitary systems on each storey...
Tender Forms, and Specification can be obtained, and sample seen, on application the ORDNANCE
tween the hours of 9 a.. and 12 noon day, Sundays excepted..
Hour Kong. 22nd Feb., 1927. -
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HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
DERBY SWEEP. Sir-Whenever the Singapore Volunteer Corps parades in public impressed by big turn
THE Nut S-lling Lottery on The Hong Kong Derny" will "BANKING CORPORATION. juny and thinks what ប fine tioned the existence of a Volunteer be drawn" in The Hong Kong
patriotic lot of men Scotsmen are. Corps.
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Club Stand at the Race Course an TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Inquiry, however, shows that quito by any chance the monetary SATURDAY, 26th February, 1927
a lot of these men are not Scots side of the question is likely to at 3pm that the ORDINARY YEARLY men at all, have no connection with embarrass anybody, welt. I will be MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS that portion of Britain and very willing to pay the difference, but Fire this Corporation will be held at often Have not even been there. I raise strong objection to being kick City Hal Hong Kong, on SATURyou ask why they joined a company ed out simply because your corres-
Secretary. DAY. the 26th February 1927, at which
supposed to be for Scots-pondent considers the likes of my Hong Kong, 21st Feb., 1927..
self and, contemporaries to be of vainglorious temperament. When- ever jokes have been cracked - gurding non-Scots in the Scottish Company. the. joke has invariably
Noon, Tom the purpose of receiving men only they treat the question us the Report of the Court of Directors a joke. One can only suppose that together with # Statement of they are attracted by the decorative Accounts for the year ending 31st elobpes supplied to the men of December, 1928.
Company
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The REGISTER of SHARES of This is all very well but not goodh en one-sided, this is a little food
for thought.
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By Order of the Court of Dimectors,
A. H. BARLOW,
Chief "Manager, Hong Kong, 7th February, 1927.
il
By Order.
CD.. BROWN,
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HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 1927"-.
28th February, 1st, 2nd & 5th March.
MEMBERS' BADGES. [EMBERS' Badges of Admission are now ready and may be
Why no right? Can a Seatman M
pore Compulsory Corps.,
NEXT TERM begins on TUES the Corporation will be CLOSED enough. A kilt company con
DAY. March 1st, am from MONDAY, the 14th February fed to Scotsmen is, an excellent Another point I raise strong ob- New Boys should attend at 9ao SATURDAY, the 26th February, den, if Scotsmen like to make jection to, and that is "Why dress on MONDAY, February 28h
1927 Thoth days inclusive) düring themselves distinctive. but iften-up men who have no right there," The Military Authorhies are which period no transfer of shares tatment is open to all and sundry mending, of curse the pansiticul taking over the Diocesan Bovs can be Fegisteredi
the thing is merely ridiculous. One creatures like myself, would think the officers of the cum- School, remporarily, as a Hospital. The chool wili uccupy tempi parl
puny would be the first to protest || join any of the other companíbs? `It) by TEN HOUSES STANDING IN
against such foolery, or are they not the meaning of the S.V.C. would obtained by these Members, who THEIR OWN GROUNDS AT
obsessed by the fetish of a nemore appropriately the
have not already received them, Singa parade strength? THE END OF NATHAN ROAD,
Cron Messrs." Linstead & Davis, There is also a monetary side to!! There does not appear to me to Alexandru Buildings. the question. These kilts
and be any joke attached to the thing! Members are reminded that these other distinctive gear must costat all, but rather hasty Insinuations Badges will also admit them to all more than the cheap and service-against men who impartially joined the Extra Race Meetings of this able shorts so a member of the the Scottish. Company. If I stand "ear. Scottish Company must be more all alone in my contentions, well 1 expensive item, than a member of a consider, I a" slight on the efforts
Erre item, and no objects to a who have worked hard to gain a of Bve houses will be used for that the THIRTY-EIGHTH Scottish Company for Scotsmen few new recruits. Yours etc.. Classroom, etc.
ORDINARY GENERAL MBETING jou, if they prefer to do their The Buses to Yaumath Mongkok will be held at the Company's Volunteering this way, but why! and Sham Shui Po pass within Omues. P. & O." Building on spend money to dress up men who fifty yards of the Buildings which SATURDAY, 5th March. 1927 at have no right there?
I think the joke has gone are situated at the end of Nathan alm. for the purpose of present- Road and adjui ing Princeing the Report of the Directors enough. The offfters of the S. V. C. Edward Avenue which leads to together with a Statement of should refuse to countenance a the Kowloon Tong Estate, and Accounts to 21st December, 1926, foolish masquerade.Yours, etc., Kowloon City.
and electing Directors and Apdi- Hors.
One block of five houses will he used for the Resident Stuff and
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THE HONG KONG. ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.
MEMBERS ENCLOSURE, Members have the privilego" of
the Boardens and the second block TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Tess, decorative unit. It is not a of the men of the Scottish Company introducing two non-members to
The Rev. W. T. FEATHERSTONE,
M. A., Oxon,
Headmaster. Hong Kong, 23rd Feb, 1927
LAMMERT BROS.
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ON
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FRIDAY, the 25th February, 1927, commencing rt 2.45 p.m.
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CYMDEITHAS DEWİ SANT
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USURPER.
Bad Taste.
the Members' Enclosure,
Alimited number of tickets are avullabie and may be obtained from) Messrs. Linstead & Davis, Alexan To the Editor of the "Straitsdra Buildings, on or before Satur- far Timea."
day February 26th, 1927, at a cost Sir, feel that, out of considera-of $10 each per day or $30 for tion for my colleagues in the local the Meating.
Correg-
defence
"Straite
"
SHORTS. And Proud of It. The following day two pondents rushed to the Thus
To the Editor of the Times."
Sir, Will Mr. Shorts produce few figures before writing absurd Flecters. From his epistle one imagines that about 50 per cent. of C Co. are not Scotsimon, 24 fact which would be far removed from (actual figures, personally, as
unit of C Co., and proud of it, too can only think of half
4 dozen doubtful Sects offhand.
.a
Scottish Company, it is incumbent. The charge for admission for on me to take some notice of the re-Ladies. to the Members' Enclosure cent correspondence which has ap-will be $4 per day. Each member peared in your paper.
can obtain apon application to
The letter signed" Shorts and the Secretary, badges for the ad- headed "Why Call it a Scottish mission" of two Ladies free of which appeared in your charge. On no. pretext will chil Company issue of February 14, is a stupid dren be permitted In either and bitter outburst, and when one enclosure during the first three enthusiasts are carrying on to popu thinks of the struggle that a few days racing. larize volunteering and to keep!! those who are volunteers interest-
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE. Tickets of Admission to the
pany a fellow joina if he is keen? day for all ed, what does it matter what com-Publie Enclosure, price $3 per persone including
I suppose that men probably join Ladies, may be purchased from the Scottish Company for one of Mesors, Kelly & Walsh, Ltd. or at three reasons: (1) They are Scots; the Cate.
(b) The
Admission by ticket only.
(2) Their pal or pala are in the Soldiers and Sailora in uniform. In any case, why should a poor Scottish Company; (3) They want admitted to the Public Enclosure at Sassenach join C Co., for the de to wear the kilt! Is it suggested $1.-per day. corative effect, when, if one carod that Headquarters should: refuse to to inquire, 99 per cent of the same enroll a man in the Scottish Com {St. David's Society, Hong Kong).gentlemen go about in the ordinary pany if he expresses such a desire?!
SERVANTS: PASSES. course of events, saying they. If man "volunteers" surely, he Passes for Servants "will" be THE ANNUAL DINNER of the wouldn't be seen dond in the kilt,
can choose the unit he wishes To diety will take place at the er words to the i
to seped on application to Messrs. serve in.
Linstead & Davis, Alexandra I can only suggest that € Co. at his Residence: „No. 4, Cox Road, 1st, 1927, at 7.45pm. Tickets $5.00 and Mr. Shorts has gene green with decorative clothes," (e) the expense tribute them with discrimination,
Hotel Savoy on TUESDAY, March)
I can assure Shorts that made a fine showing last Sunday, given a) "patriotism,"
even Buildings.
Employers are requested to dis- Teach Members are invited to at
tend and bring guests and are re envy or possibly your corresponto which he so caustically refers and to endorse their names on the quested to inform the undersigned dent tried to enroll and, being un-it is difficult" enough to keep raen passes. As soon as possible of the number, Wee breeks should keep his his are very greatly to be depre- Members Enclosure except for
successful, has a grouse
interested, and such remarks 15
Servants are not permitted fo the names and addresses of their thoughts to himself concerning Ccated as discouraging to those who passing through on their duties, but guests and to forward at the same Co. instead of talking about foolish work not only for the good of the must remain in their employers' On View from Thursday, the time the cost of the tickets.
masquerades...-Yours, etc.,
Scottish Company, but the whole C Co.
stands. S.V.C.
Any
found loftering persons. When Shorts indited his lotter he To the Editor of the "Straits
was no doubt aware that his re-their possession will forfeit the about with Servants' Passes in My Dear Shorts.-Don't be chil-marks would be resented so here same and will be removed from the
frained from facing the
bowling squarely, by signing his name, and took refuge behind a Nom de Guerre. "I think further comment unnecessary except to say that
Part of His Valuable Furniture AND Beautiful Plants in Pets. Catalogues will be issued.
24th February, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 21st Feb., 1997.
Undersigned have received:
Tinstructions to sell by Publie
OC
Auction
FRIDAY, the 25th February, 1927, commencing at 5.15 p.m.
ut their Sales Room, Duddell Street. A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF POSTAGE STAMPS. (Particulars from Catalogue), On View from Thursday, the 24th February, 1927.
Terms-Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 22nd Feb., 1927.
ON
ŞATURDAY, the 26th Feb, 1927.
commencing at 10,45 am.
at No. 94 Nathan Road Davis Building) Ground Floor, Kowloon, A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
comprising
FURNITURE.
Terk Hastard, Sld.board, Dinink Table. Chairs, Teak Wardrobes, Dressin Fables, Teak Bedsteads (Box Spring Mattress by Harrow,) etc.
On View from Friday, the 25th
February, 1927
Catalogues will be issued, Terme-Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneera.
G. S. HUGH-JONES,
Hon. Secretary,
9, Queen's Road Central Times." Hong Kong, 11th Feb., 1927.
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dish. Whatinthel does it matter what the men in the Scottish Co. wear if it swell the numbers of the volunteers. It is "British that is the keyword, whether Digger Aussie or Cockney, Doughboy.
or
The Gurkhas play bagpipes and call themselves Highlanders did you know that?
H. R. H. wears a different ant form every day in the week.
I contend the only people who can legitimately grouse at English men being in the Scottish Co. are the Scots in that company; but so long as they open the hospitality of their ranks to Sassenachs and it is accepted surely who shall blame them?-Yours, etc.,
DRAWERS..
"Peeved or Hasty. The third day brought not less than four letters, including one with an official flavour:-
discussion in the press of the merits
a'
enclosure.
and demerits of the various. com-.. pantes in the S.V.C. is not in, good taste.
There are excellent facilities for friendly discussion at the Drill Hall and can assure Shorts again, that the Scottish Company would be the at to not appreciate friendly rivalry-Yours, etc.,
DONALD MACLEOD.. Crinoliness
To the Editor of the "Straits) Times"
:
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,...
Secretary.
Hong Kong, 15th Feb., 1927.
THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY. THERAPION NĚ. 1 THERAPION NĚ.2 THERAPIÓN NⱭ'S
30, 1 Joy Bladder Gitarri:UTO EDO Blesià Skin Dissoon, Koi & for thrvati Tenkaaseen. Ball bylanding shamirinjavatting Torslanadi Treni DE LEGGARE MM. Co Rærernede SEN, WA), Loudne Si he doet. Ito, raqulood de DAT DOBITATA to velja tar
FX boosal doision na to meltabliky,
Sir, Shorts has, net to my sur-this respect the kilt is only sur- prise been beaten by Drawers. passed by evening dance frocks Volunteers must be obtained and if worn by the best people.
To the Editor of the "Straits objective. Times."
the kilt' attracts some who are not It is probable that a Sassenach the genuine Scot, then let it. Remay have most of his friends in a cruiting is helped and that is the particular platoon or section of the Scottish Company, why not let him The objects of volunteering are join them. Let a littla, at least, of Sit-It seems that your corres- Brstly, to have a keen auxiliary the English language be spoken pondent Bhorts is either Д little fores, conversant with local condi- there. There are Scots in A and B peeved because he is not wearing tions, and, secondly, useful as a Companies who are not considered the kilt himself, or inclined to show of strength. There is nothing intruders, but welcomed heartily. be a little hasty in passing judgmore terrifying than a body of If it swells the numbers, encourage ment on the men who are not pucka Scottish troops marching past sing mixture.Yours, etc., | Scote and enjoy the so-called pri-ing. The scenic effect of khaki-
vileges of distinctive gear.
clad soldiery is not a patch on a To the Editor of the "Straits May I say, as one of those who line of kilts. If will help re- Times." are not pucka and "therefore, accruiting, issue crinolines,
Bir-Quite right, Mr. Bhorts. If cording to your correspondent, Modern science has recently dia-C Company is open to Scutamen and treating the idea of being covered that plenty of fresh air on any other European British sub- amongst the Scotsmen, doa the body kills germs. On the basis jects who like to job, it is the same joke, that he appears to have for- of if there is anything going cheap as any Company. If it is the same gotten one or two little polata of have a lot," the Ancient Scot when 48 any company then why the fancy great Import..
146cd drawing up the plane for the kilti dress?
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2
MARCATE.
When I arrived In Singapore arranged for a good current of ajr As regards the Kilt I agree with
about three months ago (naturally and so preceded the scientist, the dictum of the famous French knowing very few people here) I Science can teach the Scotsman General-→Yours, etc., met by good fortune a certain nothing in the use of fresh air, In
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Clues Across.
1. To go quickly. 4. Abiow.
7. A vessol for holding liquor.
Close by.
10.
11.
In front.
12. To temper by heat.
14. Noting passage inwarda.
18. Dutch colonist
Africa),
18. A cry.
Clues. Down..
1. A part connecting two-parta: 2. A twisted knot in wood. 9. Eel like.
4. State of being proud.
5. Belonging to the side.
6.
(South
19. One who does anything.
20. Eject loathingly,
'21, H L (actual),
22. Earnestly desires for some-
thing.
34. TG (actual).
25. Not so.
26.
TE (actual).
27. Denotes surprise (interj:)
28. let per: sing: of verb "to
30.
ber"
E A (actual).
$2. Found in sea water (for
seasoning),
84. Very fond of
37. Tumbles down or falls over!
40. With reference to.
41. HST (actual)}).
48. FH E. (actual),
44. To stain or colour something.
48. A simpleton...
47. A period at school. 49. Like this,
50. A vessel, for heating water.. 51. Respectful title for a man.
52. To perform on the stage.
Fusa...
B4.
55. PR (actual).
57. To prepare food for eating.
69. Aerial or spiritual.
81. Underside of foot. -
63. Soldiers and sailors wear
them.
65, A sea nymph,
66 Native of denmark.
A sharp woody spine."
7. Types of horse vehicles.
B. Tb take anothers child as
'one's own.
9. A circuit..
13. Imitation.
15. The man who built an ark.
17. Well donei
22. To scream.
28. To rescue.
25. A one celled fruit.
26.
Small wax candle..
pronoun.
29. Personal 31. Liable.
32 A body nearly spherical. 33. To spread grass.
35. Alternative.
86. To avoid.
83.
Ones choico.
39. Regular method.
42. An iron loop or a looped nail, 45. E O (actual).
46.- Inability to raise the upper-
Feyelid
48. Mother.
60. Editor (abbrev.).
51. To run quickly.
58. Heedfulness,
64 AY (actual).
58 K FA (actual).
56.
To split.
80
RSP (actual).
62 Raw, metal,
[64
Not off,
65. This
67. All writings not in verse
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