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GREAT SUCCESS IN "THE · ·

"DIVORCE QUESTION.".

LAST SHOW TONIGHT.

Before another crowded house at

1927

THEFT OF MAILS.

ACCUSED COMMITTED FOR TRIAL

STRUGGLE IN BOX HALL.

The "Religiao e Patria" referring

Charged with the serious offence to the pilgrimage to Sanchean (St. the Star Theatre the Wilbur Players of stealing postal matter from pri- John's Island) and the consecra- last night produced. The Divorce vate letter boxes at the Post Office, tion held in that island, says: Question.The Divorce Ques- an unemployed Chinese named "We do not know whether any lon" is a powerful comedy-drama Mok Hpi was yesterday afternoon sacerdotal ordination or frat mass by Wm. Anthony McQuire and committed for trial at the Criminal ever took place at Sanchoan. Many furnishes about the most effective Sessions by Major C. Willson, years ago at the time of the late universal theme. In the capable prosecution was Mr. T. M. Perpetuo, answer one could conceive to this The principal witness for the. Bishop-Raimondi, a pilgrimage to hands of the Wilbur Players, the Superintendent of Mails at the Post Sanchoan was organised when the play received adequate treatment.. Office.

PROPOSED GIFT FROM FAR EAST.

He said that as the result

first mass of an American priest Mr. N. Anthony Baker, under of many complainte of loss of should have been celebrated, We whose personal direction the play parcela, samples and papers from do not recollect his name; he came was produced last night, added, to private boxes in the. "Box. Hall" of from America with the late Eishop, the laurels already gained in pre-the Post Office, he was instructed when he was a student and was vious appearances. His acting, as by the Postmaster General to ordained here, but a few hours the priest, inveated with the re-keep an eye on this hall which was after the ateamer left Macao, the quisite restraint yet fully effective, entirely shut off from the rest of sea became so violent and tempes was one of the high spots of the the Post Office premises with en- tuous that the Captain thought evening and

trance from the Connaught Road" it prudent not to continue the The cast, as a whole acquitted side of the building. There was {voyage. He returned to Macau, themselves ably in a plece that must one communicating door to the hall where the new mass was celebrated have been very difficult to act. Far from inside the Post office building in St. Joseph's Church, and arrived from being a highly coloured ver- and this led to Mr. Perpetuo's office, zeal, are the surest guarantee for in Hong Kong at night.

sion of the wrong that divorce may from which watch was kept. About do a view eminently suitable for 10 a.m., on May 20 accused was ob- Suburbia-the comedy-drama is served in the hell. He opened in security, goodwill and prosperity.

true to life. Nor is there any un-succession boxes Nos. 10, 31 and necessary sentimentality-another 113 rented respectively by the Hong Kong owes a debt of LADY OF FATIMA. purely parochial angle. The audi-China Mail," the Bank of East gratitude to the Secretary of

ence entered thoroughly into the Asia, and Messrs. Mackinnon, Mac- theme as presented, and although kenzie & Company. After extract- they cannot truly be said to have ing. the contents accused re-locked enjoyed themselves no one can each box. As accused was about exult over saddened and broken leave the hall after locking the third MAGAZINE'S "BIRTHDAY." lives caused through divorce-they box. Mr. Perpetuo dashed out and were unanimous (bar the hyper-grabbed him. Accused struggled The Catholic monthly, "Religiao critical) in their praise of both the but Mr. Britto came to the witness' Patria" founded in May, 1914. play and the players.

assistance and together they secur-. entered this month in the 14th year

"The Divorce Question" is welled the accused who was taken to of its existence, and, notwithstand-worth all the pains taken in its Mr. Perpetuo's office where he was ing the many difficulties which it production, and the Wilbur Players detained until the "catch" had been to contend with, has been able are to be complimented in scoring reported to the Postmaster on whose not only to maintain its publication a hit where it was so easy to fail instruction accused was handed but also to increase more and more

over to a detective on duty at the "It may be anticipated that there Post the aphere of its benoficial work.

Office. and removed to the will be packed house to-night Central Police Station. When the To celebrate this anniversary it when the same piece will be pro-accused was grabbed by Mr. Per- is proposed to open a subscription duced. among the Portuguese community

petuo he had. Your keys and a Players bundle of seven newspapers in his in the Far East to offer a gift to our Lady who appeared at Fatima, Portugal, either in the, form of a sanctuary lamp or any other thing to be placed at the great basilica, which will shortly be erected there, by to contribute for the erection of the basilica.

Mall." Annual subscription, H.Kusual official way, at some future $18 including postage $15, payable in advance.)

date, when trying times are being forgotten, but now, when his tribute will hearten those to whom it is paid, and gratify all who look to them for guidance The Latin proverb says that he gives twice who gives quickly. Mr. Amery has given twice- indeed, fourfold!

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Hong Kong, Friday, May 27, 1927.

A TIMELY TRIBUTE.

at

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE END OF THE WORLD.

Ast.

To-morrow the Wilbur leave for Manila.

posscsalon. On March 28 the wit- TICBE and Acting Sub-Inspector Carey went to the "Box Hall" and there tested the four keys found in

FOR THE SERVICES. the accused's possession. One key

EXCELLENT. PEKING ROAD

ENTERTAINMENT. ;-

نییه

LAST NIGHT'S CONCERT.

opened two of the boxes, while an- other opened one box. The other two keys did not fit any of the locks in the hall. None of the keys. was of the pattern of those issued by the Post Office.

To the Editor of the "China Mail"]

This subscription is especially intended for the members of the Sir, I feel I owe you and your Portuguese community, but Catho- readers an apology. Over a year lies of other nationalities may nlao

After Mr. J. M. Britto, Senior ago, from an enthusiastic "British-contribute if they care to do ao.

Clerk in the Parcels Department, Israelite" now no longer with us (he The permisalon of His Lordship The tribute paid by the Secre- has gone to England to make arma- Mons. Valtorta has already beened by Mr. A. E. Stone under the Sub-Inspector. Carey went into the had deposed to assisting the last An excellent programme, arrang-witness in securing: the accused, tary of State for Colonies, Mr.ments for Armageddon) I received obtained, and he has generously ex- L. M. S. Amery, in his speech advance information of the interest pressed his desire to take part in auspices of the Naval and Military witness box. He deposed that after

Ing event mentioned by your cor-the subscription.

Y.M.C.A. Entertainmente Sub-Com-accused was delivered over to him the Corona Club dinner, to Sir respondent, "Believer." If It had

More than 50 years ago, when mittee, was given at the Peking at Central Police Station together. Cecil Clementi and his Hong only occurred to me to write to you, the apparition of Our Lady in Road establishment last night, with the four keys and seven papers,

"the Colonial Authorities chiefly Kong staff, will give general concerned in co-operation with and Lourdes was not well known, the the standard of all the items being witness searched him. In the right breast pocket the witness found 13 pleasure in this Colony. Mr. under the direction of the dignitar-nhabitants of Macao presented to exceptionally high,...

The following was the pro- bits of wrapping paper with stamps les of the Church" might have got the Blessed Virgin a lamp which

attached to them, and a square of Amery did not overstate

the busy in time for us to have two the Basiller of Rosary amidst in-

placed in a prominent position in gramme:

Quartette, "Tower Green," Mes- white paper with black-penciled facts when he said that Hong Anniversaries of Anticipation."

of three keys. The wit- As it is, from what one knows of numerable and rich lamps from dames Marcell, and Allman Ward, tracings

then corroborated Mr. Kong had been through a

Now, this sub-Messrs. Richards & Hargreaves ness very Government routine, it is to be fear-other nations. trying year, Since the first hectic ed "Believer has not written inscription intended to be Brown; Soprano Solo, "Wait," Mis. Perpetuo's evidence about testing

a general one,

comprising Marcell; Tenor Solo, "Eleanor the accused's keys in the locks in days of 1925, when it had to cope Boon enough to get anything done.

the "Box Hall." all the members It is a pity. I should so like to

the Rev. D. M. Richards B. A., H.CF With regard to the stamps accu- with the twin evils of a strike have been there. What form, think Portuguese community spread and boycott inspired by un-you, should the Anniversary take? the Far East-Contributed.

tejoicing or regret? To one whose leave is due next year the latter 1 should say; though on the whole the foreigner in China may be inclined to rejoice that at any rate his trinis will soon be over.

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of

POINTS TO NOTE.

KING'S BIRTHDAY PARADE

ARRANGEMENTS.

in Contralte Solo, "Les Bercaxed said they were torn by him from

Mrs. Allman Ward; Baritone Solo,;

"Sea Fever," Mr. A. A. Stone; Daet Wrappers which he had found in the

paper basket. scrupulous outsiders, the Colony

"Quand le Mai Va Venir." Mrs. Both Mr. J. Lowrie, assistant, of Allman Ward and Rev. Richards; Messrs. Mackinnon, Mackenzie and has learned to bear its troubles

Pianoforte Solo, 111rd Ballade Company, and Mr. Wong Kam-ning, without murmur. Thanks in large

(Chopin); Mrs. Hargreaves Browne: assistant cashier of the Bank of measure to "the commonsense,

Quartette, "Lovers love the Spring," East Asia, said they had never seen Before the Colonial Authorities

The Quartette: Soprano Solo "The the accused before, and he had fairness and vigilance of the

chiefly concerned in co-operation

Silver Ring Mrs. Marcell; Tenor never been authorised to collect Hong Kong Government" the with and under the direction of

Solo Y. Pererin," Rev. D. M. mails from the Post Office on be- words are Mr. Amery's the the dignitaries of the Church" The following are police re-

Richards; Baritone Solo "Meli-half of their respective firms. sande," Mr. · A. E, Stone';,. Duet Mr. D. C. Wilson, manager of the Colony is no longer afflicted by sounding phrase) decide to ar-gulations relating to the King's "Cher Maison," Mrs. Allman Ward "China Mail's" printing department, range the Anniversary of Anticipa Birthday parade at Happy Valley and Rev. D. M. Richards; Piano- said some 10 months ago accused either the strike or the boycott. tion there is one rather important on June 3. None the less it still has its point to be mentioned. My friend

forte Solo, "Valse de Chopin," Mrs. was employed by his firm as office Queen's Road East and Arsenal Hargreaves Browne; Contraito Solo, coalie, Accused had no authority difficulties. Happily these dif May 29, as the "dreadful day." closed for motor traffic from 7.30 Allman Ward; Quartette, "Merry

of a year ago gave May 28, not Street up to Stubbs Road will be "Troi Jour des Verdanges" Mr. to collect maille for the office. ficulties are not as serious as our This discrepancy should be cleared to 11 a.m.

Madrigal," The Quartette. Communist enemies would make up. I forget how my friend ar- The Stewards of the Hong out to further their own mis-connection with the dimensions of granted permission for the public rived at his fixture; it had some Kong Jockey Club have kindly chievous propaganda, but they the Pyramids, possibly the figure to use their enclosure and stands. are yet serious enough to make had to be divided into the number from which to view the parade.

*** of Cook's trippers who visit that

THE FORTY PIGS CASE.

The case was concluded befora

The prosecution closed with the evidence of the Chinese interpreter attached to Central Station who de posed that being charged and duly cautioned, accused remarked "I have nothing to say."

Accused reserved his defence.

State for Colonias more than athe Albert Hall announcement I am Hill Road: and Wongneichong/ were alleged to have been stolen by Session, and Major Willson made

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KOWLOON CYCLISTS

ACCIDENT

the committal order.

"If perambulators are pushed In the roadway after dark it la just as necessary for them to have lighta as it is for motor-cars."The But ton Coroner.

a word of encouragement and ancient monument. The precise de- Vehicles proceeding to the en- Mr. W. Schofield yesterday in which after the Court interpreter had in- sympathy from the Secretary of tails have escaped me. As to your:

closure will go by way of Praya three Chinese wore charged with formed him that he would have to own failure, Mr. Editor, to notice East, Wanchai Road, Leighton the possession of 40 pigs which stand his trial at the next Criminal

pirates outside the waters of the little welcome. Besides giving us hound to say I read a reputable Road, and return by the same Colony on April 20. The first two fresh heart by making

Home paper regularly and have not

routes.

accused were: convicted while the seen the slightest reference to it. Cars going to and from the third man was discharged. On The girl of to-day is not so earn feel that our troubles are not for-Strange lack of "news sense" by Peak, will use the Praya East, the intimation of Mr. Hin Shing Lo est, hardworking, and anxious to gotten by the people at Home, Mr. London Pressmen.-

Wanchai Road, Morrison Gap that his clients would appdal succeed as the girl of forty years! Amery deserves our thanks for My suggestion to the "dignitaries Road.

against the Magistrate's decision, ago. Mrs. E. S. R. Tall. of the Church” is that they should His Excellency the Governor sentence was reserved. his tribute to Sir Cecil Clementi not wait for "the Colonial Authori- will leave Government House at and his staff. Only those who ties chiefly concerned" but should about. §.40 a.m., and will proceed attempt to follow events in this of Anticipation for next Sunday, den Road and Queen's Road East. forthwith arrange the Anniversary to Happy Valley by way of Gar- part of the world from day to day and they should invite those who An escort of 12 motor cyclists can realise in full the administra- are convinced that all will be over from the Police Force will precede tive ability indeed the states latest) to contribute to the collec- chines from the Hong Kong a push bleycle in the Kowloon City

by May 28, 1928 (or May 29 at the Governor's car while 12 ma Colliding with a bus while riding a bondade manship required to pilot the ton chits promising to hand over Volunteer Defence Corps will fol- Road yesterday afternoon, a Chi- MISTAKES MOTHERS MAKE. Colony through the troubled na veer's time such "waste paper low.

nese youth was thrown heavily and they may possess in the shape

Many mothers give their children waters of these uncertain times.of shares, securities, etc... It, would the harbour will lariat Commis. ed his removal to the Kowloon Hos proudly that their babies "eat every- Troops from the other side of suffered, injuries which necessitataglid food at too early an age and say Commonsense, *fairness And be an interesting venture of faith sariate Pier. Queer Pier, and

pital vigilance Mr. Amery chose well

Yours, etc., Star Ferrera, J. Pier and when he applied these terms to

DOUBTING THOMAS the same places.

"Pedestrians are requested to the Hong Kong Government; for P.S. With reference to "Be-

Hever's remark that this event keep to the pathways. each has been needed in full mea-will eclipse all previous recorde" sure to guard the welfare of the I would ask, "Are there any pre- vious records of the world having Colony to preserve law and come to an end?" Or is this an ob order, to win and retain the conservation which "Mr. Punch" would fidence of the thousands of Chin-call"&glimpse of the obvious?!!

BAD. THOMAS A ese who and peace and security

Hong Kong, May 27-1027. within our boundaries, and to restore and develop the trade

a Chinese youth stabbing another have a band wound attended to given with absolute safety which is the source of our great-

with a penknife. When he was ness. The commonsense, fairness

charged before Mr. R. ELindsell *Jeweller:living The and vigilance:

Committee acknowledges this morning he was ordered to re- of No. 68. Hollywood: which" Bir.Cecil

with very many thanks receipt of calve 10 strokes, with a rattan. ¿in day entr Clementi and his staff have shown parcele of magazines from Mrs, making the order the Magistráto

de 1 min an AR. Sutherland, Mrs. R., Dualoy, remarked to the accused If you worth $100 t in the past, besides standing as

Mr H. Richardson," "Mrs. F... start at this age, with a knife, you alleged to b a monument to their loyalty and Duckworth, and Mrs. A. Morris will end on the Scaffold.

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"A BAD START.

FALL FROM FIRST FLODE

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Other admisister harsh pauseating Įpurgatives," and thus: make the little ones fear redleine, at the same time As the result of a fall from the irritatin: and injuring their delicate first floor verandah of No. 2 Lyse: stomachs and bowels, c mun Villag while removing wire Absolutely no meat should be given brackets; a fitter employed by the child until it has reached the age of Telephone Company was yesterday 18 months, and then only 1 approved removed to the hospital, of by the doctor. For medicine Fall 2 part strong isagreeable draughts and ollu Keled should be abandoned, and Baby's Own Injured through Jumping from a Tablets substitated instead. moving bus, a Chinese yesterday Baby's Own, Tablets are especially A quarrel over two cents led to went to the Kowloon Hospital to made for children's use and can be.

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