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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1927.

ARTISTICALLY DONE AT

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P'RAPS PRAPS NOT!

Nanking thinks the Tang of: Chinkdang an impossible, odour!

took his

it was suggested to the Japanese A CLEVER FARCE. authorities in the port that they should follow the British ex- ample and walk out. They bluntly told Eugene Chen, that if he wanted the Japanese Con- cession, he could try and take it: Chen took the hint, and left the Japanese alone. Further, we have as a guide to future polley The efforts of the Forbes the Japanese action in Shan- Russell Company were rewarded tung, to which Province large with a larger audience than usual numbers of Nipponese troops at the Theatre Royal last evening were rushed when it was thought when they presented Jas. Mont- that that country's interests gomery's very successful farça, were able to molestation. No, "Nothing But the Truth." The little but an amount of verbal plece was well done, and Mr. fuss, we opine, will follow the Leonard S. Stephens gave the killing of some Chinese at Han-difficult part of Bob, the young Visitor: What a dignified old kow.by. Japanese bullets. man who wagers he will speak retainer you have, Mrs, Morris.

nothing but the truth for 23 Mrs. Morris: Yes, isn't he? hours, quite capably, acting with We've had him in the family for admirable restraint. Miss Grace six weeks.

BAND CONCERT.

FULL MILITARY BAND OF KO.S.I

SUNDAY'S PROGRAMME AT KOWLOON DOCK,

Mak

Ray also undertook a trying role,

The Aberdonian family to a tea shop.

"Can I get you anything, sir?” asked the waitress.

"Aye, lasate," replied Sandy, looking round the table, "give" me a cup of tea and six saucers."

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that of Mra. Ralston, who thinks She was "doing" the sales. It she has been deceived by her hus-was only one pair of socks for band, and did it well. As Dick hubby she wanted to buy, but Donnelly, partner to Ralston, Mr. the distracted salesman had had Forbes Russell gave an able pre-to bring out every box of sentation, and as Ralston himself socks they had in the shop, and Mr. Lynwood Roberts put in none suited.

just the right amount of vim. "Are these all you have?” she All the parts, in fact, were well inquired.

The following is the programme enacted, though Miss April "That's the lot, madam," he of music to be performed by The Vivian, in her brief appearances, answered, "excepting the pair I Full Military Band," "Pipes," and

"Drummers of the 2nd Battalion was inclined to over-act and un- have on."

"The King's Own Scottish Border- necessarily throw her arms and

ers" (by kind permission of Lieut-lega about. The other ladies of "Such an interesting article on Colonel L. J, Comyn, C.M.G., D.S.O. the cast, Miss Ninette Raymon, Clubs for Women' in the paper and Officers) at the Kowloon Dock as Ethel Clark, the girl with the this evening," said Mrs. Hackett. Bathing Beach on Sunday, from hideous voice, and Miss Beryl

"Whatever next!" remarked 8.30 p.m. to 10.80 p.m.;~~

Sidney, aa Ralston's daughter, her husband. "Isn't the old- 1. Bugle March, The 56th ably acted up to the leading fashioned rolling-pin heavy ..Alller.parts. Bursts of applause enough?"?

Brigade"

(Berid and Bugles).

throughout the clever farce were frequent, and deserved as much

2. March, ...“Lord - Dunmore,"

Strathepey, "Stirling Castle," for the interpretation as for the General had received a pro- The unattractive daughter of Recl...."Miss Girdle,"

3. Selection, "The Gondoliers,"

Sullivan.

4. Slow March. "The Burderers,"

&

March..."Invercauld," Strathspey.."Bogan Lochan," Reel ..."The Ball that was

In Oban."

"A Dervish Chorus in the

Soudan."

spoken word; and the play` was In every respect artistically pre-she said, "Filbert has proposed posal from a subaltern. "Dad," sented. "In the next Room, to me and he's only a second a mystery play, will be presented lieutenant. Now you must do this evening.

-H. C.

Soloist Musician H. Latimer). MALE VOICE CHOIR.

Interval of 10 Minutes.

Sebek.

6. "Tattoo" by the Buglers.

Slow March..."The Skye Gathering.

ese people or to the foreign Powers with interests in China. There has been ruthless exploita- tion of the Chinese populace and there has been unwarranted in- sult of the Treaty Powers and their nationale. Nanking, like Wu-Han, has not been able to take its eyes off the war chest and the means of filling it with the only object of pursuing the civil war.

It may by some be deemed only fair to give the com- bined Governments now installed as one regime in Nanking a chance to make good. But the portents are far from favourable. 10. Dissension is too rampant to per mit of much optimism or to in- spire any hopes that the new Government will be more able!

7.

REHEARSALS COMMENCE ON

MONDAY.

Those who are interested in

something for him."

"I can't promote him over the heads of the others, but I wik have him cited for gallan- try:

The caustic producer watch- ed with basilisk glare the efforts. of a certain ingenue to grapple with a part beyond her,

"Miss So-and so," he enquir- ed, "can you cook?"

"Why, yes, Mr. Smith," stam-

March "The Back O'Benachle." Strathspey "The Market Place male voice singing are reminded of Inverness." that the Hong Kong Male Voice Reel "The Piper O'Drummond." Choir will commence rehearsals mered the girl, all flustered and Selection of "Irish Songa and for the coming season on Mon-flattered at the attention dis-

Dances"...

Godfrey day next (Sept. 26) in the played. 8. Dance "The Sailors' Hornpipe Cathedral Hall (kindly loaned

Traditional. for the purpose) at 9 p.m. sharp. roared, "for you can't act."

"Then go home and cook," he (Pipe Major W. C. Mackie). Those who were fortunate 9. Galop "The Poat Horn” enough to hear the choir singing "Prohibition is madness,"

Koenig. last season look forward with Grand National Fantasia

interest to the appearance of the "after all, in vinesanitas."

murmured the lover of old port:" "Scotland's Pride" arr: Godfrey. Choir again before many weeks

"Yes," said his unbashed have passed. The sole object of the Society is the promotion of tastes like it!"

guest. "And it blinkin' well male voice choral work and there is an excellent opportunity Mrs. Newbride (to husband, than its predecessors to deserve Conductor., Mr. W. H. Fitz-Earle, for these really inclined to take arriving home five minutes late): -part in one of the finest avenues Kiss me, darling! I was just even provincial recognition by the · A.R.G.M.

Pipe Major W. C. K. Mackie. of choral work.

The Hong Kong Male Voice if you had been run over.

going to the police station to see Choir does not appear to be en- couraged as it should be, or as

',

"The Last Post" "Abide With Me".

"Lights Out" "Blue Bonnets. O'er the Border" "God Save the King"

Hong Kong, Thursday, Sept. 22, 1927. Powers. On paper Nanking may Drum Major

claim to hold sway over the majority of the provinces

W. 8. Dalrymple.

ANOTHER NEW GOVERNMNT.

it might be, especially when it is

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Absent-minded teacher driving

south of the Yangtze, but GUEST OF HONOUR, remembered that through the car, to policeman who is holding

cere-

In reality. Its power is Amongst the millions who

Q mere shadow. The truth of populate China there is no sign of that will be made more apparent enthusiasm at the advent of yet when it seeks to enforce all the another new Nationalist Govern-resolutions of which it made so ment in Nanking. All that can be said of the new regime is that the differences formerly existing be tween Nanking and Wuhan have been superficially healed; but it is not more likely than any of ita predecessors to find a specific for:

much at the installation mony!

VISIT OF GOVERNOR OF MACAO.

WEEK-END ARRANGEMENTS.

efforts of this Choir nearly $600 up his hand to traffic: Yes, dear; were raised for charitable pur- what is it? pases last season. Therefore, support should not be lacking. Tom: Really, Dot, I dream, of

With the Choir again under you day and night. the capable direction of Mr. Dot: No wonder you look so Frank White, the popular con- sleepy. to maintain, if not surpass, the ductor, no effort will be spared reputation of last season.

The following official pro gramme has been arranged in

"How's trade? queried the connection with the visit of H.E. the Governor of Macao to Hong members are invited to attend "As you said to me not so long

Those desiring to

de friend of a clothier during the become slack season, a little while back. Kong,

the rehearsal next Monday even-ago," replied who is accompanied by Madams A. Hopper, Naval Yard, the days the money goes elsewhere. Senhor Tamagnini Barbosa, ing, or to communicate with Mr. "speak not of the dead. These the merchant,

Barbosa, Lieut. who will be pleased to give all the time payment, or what not.

the ills to which China is heir/received in Hong Kong, to-day by Tamagnini Barbosa, Madmoiselle Hon. Secretary of the Choir, They are all paying for cars on Nanking persuasion are adopting Hankow that Japanese marines Abreu, A.D.C. and Comdr. Information desired.-Contribut What with, tin Lizzies and tin

Already Generals not of the

bellicose attitude toward the new Government, and Tang Seng chi is declaring his independence

Japanese Bullets.

Upon first reading, the report

British Naval wireless from Tamagnini

Almeida Pinheiro, Chief of Staff, ed. will be met on arrival on Satur day morning by H.E. the Gov- error of Hong Kong and Civil, Naval, Military and Air Force Signal Hill Saluting Battery

there repulsed a Chinese attack on the Japanese Concession, in- ficting a number of casualties,

at Chinkiang... General Ho Ying may suggest that a serious con officials, a salute being fired from

hares, and tinselled ladies, peo- ple have no cash left for clothes, it seems,"

IN THE NEWS.

The City Librarian has many ITEMS FROM TO-DAY'S POLICE cently an old lady came to him, puzzling requests to fulfil Re- REPORTS.

dition of affairs, fraught with ching is now supreme In Shang-

Senhor Barbosa is expected by hal, and sections of Nationalist the Wu-Han capital. For our the Portuguese gunboat. "Patria" grave consequences, has arisen in

desiring to borrow a certain armies have been indulging in re-selves, however, we are inclined about roon and the landing will

Mr. Billimoria, manager of the

book whose title she had forgot criminations against each other. to think that nothing beside a be at Queen's pier

Local Printing Press, No. 9 Duddell ten; but whose theme she re- Further south, General Li Chal half-hearted protest or two by

Before leaving for Govern- Street, has reported to the police called as a plan for the har the Chinese authorities will even ment House Senhor Barbosa will the theft from his office of a num-monious working of industry. sam seems bent on consolidating tuate. The story, as told with inspect the Guard of Honour and bering machine worth $175,"I want the book that will his hold on the two Kwange, and delightful brevity and pointed at Government House he will it would surprise no one were he, ness by our Naval department, is inspect a Guard of Honour pro- Madame Surrault, dressmaker, she explained.

bring about industrial peace,? vill Madame S that some Chinese soldiers (most vided by the Portuguese Com- of No. 10 Ice House Street, has "I suppose," said Mr. Bertie, probably without orders)at pany of the Hong Kong Volun- made a report to the police that recalling the incident, that I of the new Nanking Government: tempted to force the gate of the teer Defence Corps.

some time between 1 and 2 p.m., should have handed her the New Far from clearing the air the Japanese Concession at Hankow. The party will be met on ar- from the premises, someone stole a

on Tuesday, during her absance Testament, but she would only union of Nanking and Wu-Han bayonetting a marine who was rival at Government House quantity of dress materials worth have told I me that that was not

sue on duty. The marine, in self- by Lady Clementi, Madame 868. with the installation of a new defence, fired, and his comrades Albuquerque (wife of the Portu-P

Sad what she wanted.VER regime in the former centre ap within the Concession then open guese consul) and Mrs. Dow- A mongrel dog owned by Mr. Yau The horrified father, stormed pears only to be adding to the ed fire upon the would-be in biggin.k

So Fook of No. 11 Jordan Road, Kow and would not be appeased. His already complicated maze of sders. The Chinese troops On Sunday, Senhor and loon, yesterday bit Mr. Yau's 15 daughter, aged four, had calmly after that, dispersed quietly, Madame Barbosa are to motor year-old son, who had to receive used a word defined focosely by Chinese politics. Itcer having suff

of out to the Royal Hong Kong Golf treatment from Dr. WooThe dog Dr. Johnson in his dictionary.

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