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SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1927.

CHEFOO EN FETE.

BRITISH CELEBRATE EMPIRE

DAY.

MORE WATER.

INCREASED STORAGE IN RESERVOIS.

residential area the Company has helped the Government consider- aby. There were few houses and no hotels on the Peak when the. present line was opened. The difficulties in the way of laying ADDRESS BY BISHOP SCOTT. the line to Mount Cameron would ⠀ be considerable. A lot of private-

!From Our Own Correspondent]

The comparative Increase in the ly owned land between Murray

Chefoo, May 31. recent rainfall figures is reflected Barracks and Wanchal Gap would threatening clouds everhead which Hong Kong and Kowloon,

Empire Day commenced with in the water returns, both for

were 2,108,240,000

CONSUMPTION FIGURES.

On

have to be traversed, and con- caused the weather prophets to June 1 there siderable, expense would have to shake their heads and foretell that gallons stored in the City and hill be incurred in overcoming the all that could be expected, but be- 1,223,640,000 gallons on the same a damp and disappointing day was district water works, against gradients to Wanchal and Morri-fore noon the sun shone out in all date in 1926. Kowloon's supply son Gaps. For a tramway scheme programme to be carried out under gallons, compared with 326.820,000 his glory, which enabled the dusta on June 1 'last W08 424,000,000 to be a success financially, there ideal conditions.

gallons a year previous. On the The day opened with a short but Island the Tytam Tuk reservoir would have to be a fairly con impressive service at St. Andrew's shows the largest increase, holding siderable and stable demand, and Church, conducted by the Rev. B. M, 1,419,000,000 gallons at the begin- with the growth of motor trans- MeOwan. the Port Chaplain. It ning of the current month against port one Is led to wonder whether was fortunate that the Rt. Rev. 195,900,000 gallona on June 1, 1926. there would be this demand at gave a practical address which was Hong Kong on June 1, 1927 of Bishop Scott was in port, and he; With an estimated population in present. Having regard to the much appreciated by the large con- 411,920, there was during May a economic factora involved, the de-gregation present.

The Bishop referred to the gift gallons, compared with

daily consumption per head of 23,1 cision of the Tramway Company recently given by the trustees of capita consumption of 21.3 gallons a per appears to be the only one they the Queen Victoria Jubilee Fund, at the same period a year ago, could come to at the present, but whereby the present wall and rall when the population was put at

ings in front of the west side of 401,600. It is to be hoped that the last has the Church are to be replaced 'hy registered a constant supply dur- All rider main districts not been heard of the scheme and iron railings and an iron gate with ing May last. that when times are more propiti- to the late great and beloved Queen shows an increase, that during auitable inscriptions as a memorial Consumption in Kowloon also ous the subject will be again re-Victoria. At the close of the ad- May of this year being 17.5 gullong dress The National Anthem was per head per diem against 15.1 vived.

gullona in May, 1926. The respec- tive estimated populations are Whilst the British Government At noon the British members of given as 160,240 and 155,200. has no wish to interfere in the The Club were "at home," to all Hero, too, there was a full supply domestie politics of Egypt, it has numbers and did hearty justice to

friends, who gathered in large during the month under review.

Government analytical reports. been obliged to take safeguards the good innings provided. The show that the quality of the water in view of the organised attempt laid out, and the decorations as well

Club grounds were most tastefully is satisfactory." to convert the Army into a as the appetizing dishes and the weapon at the disposal of the "loving cup" were much appre-

clated and admired by all. Wald party. Three warships several ships are here a number of May at the Botanical Gardens was have been despatched to Egyptian guests from the "Magnolia," "Pres- 26ins, .88 on 22 days, at the Matilda waters in the belief that their ton" and the "Hulbert" joined with Hospital, Mount Kellett, it was

us in our celebrations.

19ins. 23 on 21 days, and at the presence will have a restraining

At 3 p.m. a great gathering a Pollice Station, Taipo, it was 16ins. influence on the disorderly sembled on the C.I.M. Boys' School 82 on 19 days.

Field for the afternoon sports. The

The lowest reading of the baro- elements endangering the lives function was opened with a stirring meter (M.S.L.) was 29ins. 532 at and interests of foreigners; mean-speech from Mr. Russell Brown, Stat.

on the 30th and 17h. on the equal to 200 times round. the white, the conversations between H.B.M. Consul, the singing of the

National Anthem, and the unfurl recorded by the Dines-Baxendell The maximum squall velocity, as world, and there have only been Lord Lloyd and the Egyptian ing of the Union Jack at the call anemograph, was at the rate of 56 four fatal accidents. On that re- Government Bre progressing, from the "Magpolin's", bugler.

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LAST MONTH'S RAIN.

The rainfall for the month of

18h.

malies per hour at 13h. 40m. on the 17th.

cord it cannot be pleaded that air Since the British Protectorate of transport, properly administered, Egynt ceased in 1922, the Egyp-in fine form, and thoroughly enjoy TROOPS' CONCERT.

is dangerous. With regard to the tian Nationalists have seized ed, both the contestants and the

new

the fun.

ANOTHER EXCELLENT

SHOW.

The pret-Chater Road, was

the scene of

All

airships which are included in the every opportunity of ahewing spectators entering thoroughly into The Settlement's team aerial developments, two their annoyance at the measure won in the tug-of-war against the big ships are at present under of control which, under the new "Magnolia's" team, and the "Pres- construction, each of 5,000,000 constitution. British undertook the Hulbert's" team,

ton's" team took the laurels against The "Cheer O" Y.M.C.A. cubic feet, more than twice as big in the matter of the defence of tient event was undoubtedly the another excellent concert yester- as any airship yet built, and cap- the country and the protection of "passing of the bail" by the C.L.M. day evening, when Mrs. A. P. Girls' School, the team work of the Hamilton, assisted by a party of a able of carrying a

These precautions girls being excellent. During the dozen ladies and gentlemen, en- hundred foreigners. passengers. Each will be fitted were rendered necessary owing interval the ladies' committee pre- with a dining room for fifty per- to the attitude of the Wafd ex-sided at the tea tables, when the tertained a large audience with

children as well as the visitors en-selections of a varied nature. sons, a lounge and smoking room.tremists to British interests injoyed a most excellent repast. Miss Aileen Woods was indeed" They will cruise at 65 miles an the Soudan and to the danger of The prizes at the end of the day the "Tommies" favourite and hour, permitting Egypt to be other Powers contending for con- Mrs. Russell Brown, who gave a they would let her retire.

were presented to the winners by had to sing seven songs before reached in two days, Ceylon in troi of Egypt's destinies in the word of greeting each of the artistes combined to make the four and Australia and the Far event of British protection being recipients as they came forward, evening a success-Mr. G. W. C. and the usual three cheers and a Burnett in humorous vein. and East in mine to ten. These air-withdrawn.

The fall of Adly tiger with various votes of thanks Messrs. C. W. E. Bishop, J. W. ships will be like the old sailing Pasha's Government in April brought a most enjoyable day to a Blackley, T. G. Paterson, F ships, seeking trade winds to help strengthened considerably the

McCormac, E. Batt and Poxon, During the evening a

capital with songs, them and avoiding storms. It will hands of the Egyptian Extrem- show was staged at the Chefoo

Mrs. Costen led the be extremely interesting-not toista, the present coalition being Club by our talented local artistes, community singing, Mrs. H. assiated by several of the men from Balean rendered some tasteful mention convenient-and the life entirely at the mercy of the Wafd. the British man-of-war, who violín solos, and Mr. E. W. Pearce SATURDAY CAUSERIE. and soul of it will be accurate Whilst the chief hope has always ried out a variety programme to came forward with recitations. been an understanding with the great enjoyment of all present. The accompanists were Mrs. C. P.

At the close, dancing was very James and Mrs. Harry Woods. Linking up the Empire by air

Zaghlul Pasha, the one man with much to the fore.

These concerts are given at the has now become simply a question

The writing off by the Peak sufficient personal popularity to The committee, responsible. for "Cheer O" Y.M.C.A. every Tues- of adequate finance and careful Tramway Company of the cost of carry

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the whole day and all its happen-day and Friday, Mr. G. W. C. unpopular inga was composed of the follow-Burnett and the Taikoo Enter- organisation, according to Sir the Wanchai and Wanchai Gap policy, his attitude in regard to ing-Mesdames Russell Brows, tainera being respectively respon- Sefton Branckner, Director of survey shelves a scheme which, the army of occupation and the Eckford, and McCarthy, und Mesars, sible for the arrangements. Civil Aviation, who recently re-by providing quick transport to position of British military offi- Eckford, H. E. Railton, and To-night there will be a Whist turned from a four months' aerial remote districts of the higher cers and civil officials has made a Welch, with Mr. W. Malcolm, Jun Saturday, June 18,

G. Drive in the "Cheer O," and for bumper con- The rope used in the tug-of-war cert is promised at the City Hall, was presented to the Boys School full details of which will be by H.M.S. "Magnolia" at the end given later. of the Sports,"

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During the visit of the "Magno- lia" a cricket match was arranged between a team from the ship and, the C.I.M. Boys' School. large number of friends turned out to see the game and were not disappoint- ed as the play was good throughout. The School won an innings and

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LOCAL PROBATE. £197,500 LEFT BY DR. F. O..

STEDMAN.

Local estate valued at $197,500 was left by Doctor F. O. Stedman,

Chicago, Clarence Saunders, ex./Beven runs, which was a most ex-a former local resident who died at

A BANDIT RAID,

ATTACK NEAR CHEFOO BEATEN OFF.

bridge, Surrey, on February 2. Net personal estate in England amounts to £101,041,

Re-sealing of probate has been granted to Mr. D. H. Blake of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, law ful attorney of the, widow and Mr. N. W. Stedman, a son, who are the. executrix and executor.

tour. There are in his opinion no levels, would be a great boon to technical difficulties that cannot present residents in, these areas, now be overcome and the initial and would lead to considerable de- steps in the inauguration of the velopment, particularly in the scheme will be the carrying out of Mount Cameron district. The de- tests with large multi-engined cision of the Company is a sequel flying boats which will finally give to the indication given a year ago services along the ocean sections that unless the Government was! of the Empire air lines, providing prepared to help in the way of vital links in the 10,000 mile air guaranteeing a dividend for a chain which before long should certain period, the scheme would

performance, as the boys extend from London to Australia have to be abandoned. That the years ago, at which time he owed against a team of vialtors.

grocery stores who went broke two rarely get the chance of playing and to the Far East. These tests Company has realised the possi- $150,000, now rates himself a mil will be all the more keenly follow-bilities of such a scheme is obway because he

lionaire again and says he got that ed in Hong Kong in view of the vious from the fact that they money...

didn't care for part that the Colony is to play in incurred considerable. expense in considerably to regain his feet.

Newspaper publicity helped. him providing a centre for linking up undertaking the survey but they In an address before the Illinois the Far East with the Empire are evidently of the opinion that Saunders revealed to-day that in the Manufacturers association, Mr. chain. Difficulties of finance and the returns would not for a con- past two years he has paid off his organisation have yet to be over-sider ble period be commensurate $150,000 debts and then, on borrow- come but in the light of recent with the expenditure. In this, chain of grocery stores which have ed capital of $12,000, started a new civil aviation achievements, an they have the early experience of been so successful that 201 such within a very few miles of this he leaves £500 and, after various optimistic outlook as to a com- the present Peak Tramway to ctares in 150 towns are being oper- Port during the past week, causing grants to servants, the remainder paratively early commencement guide them. From 1889 to 1992 "Worked Wonders.”

ated under his franchise.

a good deal of trouble amongst the of the estate is directed to be sold of the service would appear to be they received no dividend from Most of the $12,000, he said, trict. Commander Wang went out from the investment to be held for villagers in the surrounding die- and converted into cash, the income justified.

the line and it was not until 1898 went into newspaper advertising and engaged them in battle, taking his widow, and on her death for the that they were able to pay a dividers and scattering the rent, who went

which he said had worked won several prisoners, wounding others, children. Apprehensions on the part of dend of over 7 per cent.

Money in itself never has been towards Fuh Shan Hsion, apparent the unitlated as to the safety and

Pray object, gaid Mr. Saunders, 46, to continue their depredations. reliability of aerial transport will

whose home is in Memphis, Tenn. Looking to the developmentsThat is why I was able to do it. It probably militate against the gens the scheme would bring about, it was the organisation: I wished to eral use of the service at first i

build

A LIVE WIRE that is what I have built." pity that

that the G

the Govern When I lost my fortune my

and but, in this connection. It is in ment has not seen its way stock In Piggly Wiggly through Ashop coolle, 18, residing at A Chinue living at No-52, Bon- teresting to note the following clear to give some kind of less jobless and homeless. I didn't fatally electrocuted by reason of his rent collector disappeared on fight on Wall Street, I was penni: 242, Des Voeux Road Central was ham Road reports to the police that figures given by Sir Sefton Since guarantee efor period, as walt to moan over my losses, but his hand coming in contact with a June 8.Complainant Had since re; the War, over 5,000,000 miles ha undo tedly, by making possible money in itself didn't mess any kitchen. Toe body was removed to ing alm that, the collector gathered started right agair because live, wire on an electric fan in the colved a letter from the man tell been flown on British air lind

the development of the Peal as a thing

the mortuarY

In 200 therents before ho

J.

His house "Bramcote" deceased bequeatha to the widOW, [From Our Own Correspondent]

to his two sons and daughter he leaves 22,000 each and to his two Chefoo, May 30. brothers and a sister. £1,000 each. Bandits have dared to come To the Waybridge Cottage Hospital.

A Chinese female, 18 years of age has been removed to hospital. Buffering from an overdose of an unknown polson, believed to have - been self-administered.....