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SILVER WEDDING.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1927.

OBITUARY.

MR. AND BLISS OF KOWLOON FORMER MEDICAL OFFICER OF

DOCKS,

HEALTH.

FAR EAST ASSOCIATIONS...

DR. W. W. PEARSE,

P'RAPS-P'RAPS NOT!

To-day's Fairy. Story: The four Chinese convicts who escaped from Conlny of the death whilst on re-(for perpetual liberty).

News has been received in the Jail have formed a Band of Hope tiremont, of Dr. W. W. Pearse, formerly Medical Officer of Health] for Hong Kong.

Guid Wife: Did I sce ye give

On the occasion of the twenty- Afth anniversary of their wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur William Bilss, of Kowloon Docks, were yesterday the recipients of congratulations it is not certain whether he was liv-

Dr. Pearec died on Friday last but that taximon a shilling, Donald?

Donald Hush, woman! "Twas a from their many friends in the ing in England or France at the bad ́yin. Colony.

time. It was known that Dr. Guld Wife: Weel, had ye no Pearse had announced his inten-bad saxpence? Mr. Bliss, who married one of tion of settling down in the South- the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Hopwar in Hong Kong in 1902, has spent many years in the Far East. death might have taken place there, row in the dressing-room? He served with the Royal Artillery Dr. Pearse, who was 57 years, of Attendant: Oh, the

of France, where his daughter was

at school and it is thought that

Circus Manager: What's-all that

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man who

be

in Singapore, arriving there in age, leaves a widow and daughter walks barefoot on the swords trod 1895, and was transferred to Hong and many friends in the Colony and on a tack. Kong in 1899. He later. returned enme out to Hong Kong as Abels- cisowhere to mourn his loss. He with the Army to Singapore and tant Medical Officer of Health in little Hoppy when he grows up?

First Flen: Where will you send proceeded to England in 1905. 1901, and acted as Medical Officer After five years at Home, Mr. Bliss of Health on several occasions be-will go to the dogs like his father.

Second Flea: Oh, I suppose returned to Hong Kong and in 1915 fore being appointed to the per- secured an appointment with the manent position in November, 1915. Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock He was later seconded for military

service. Company with whom he has since

Dr. Pearse retired from the Gov-| remained.

ernment service in May of last year. and, before his departure, was. the guest of honour

at a dinner at

Expert Golfer (to new mem- which Mr. N. L. Smith, President ber): How did you get on? of the Sanitary Board, made a pre-

New Golfer: Bonzer: I did it in sentation on behalf of Past and 102. Present Heads of Government de Expert Golfer: Very good; it partments. At this dinner, tribute would take me all my time to beat. was paid by Mr. Smith, Dr. Koch that.

There was a gathering of friends of the family on the occasion of the allver wedding celebrations yester-

day.

"OUR CABARET.”

"COCKTAILS" AT THE STAR THEATRE.

MANY NEW FEATURES.

Charming

Artist: Now, what were dresses like ten years ago?

Dissatisfied Wife: Like mine.

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and others to the work Dr. Petrzel New Golfer: Yes, and I'm going had done for the Colony and the to try the second hole to-morrow.. development in the sanitary and medical measures that had taken place during his twenty five years cook from the country yesterday.

I could have had a service here.

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Mra Fist:

Dr. Pearse was the first Prest- Mrs. Villa: Why didn't you take dent of the Nationalist Preas Ag. her? sociation of Hong Kong in which

Mrs. Flat: She was too big for

OLD RESIDENT LAID TO REST.

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"Ah," said the middle-aged boarder regretfully, as they sat down to the Christmas dinner, "if we could only have one of those turkeys we used to raise on the farm when I was a boy!"

"Oh, well," said the pessimistic neighbour at table, "perhaps it is one. You never can tell."

season?

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First Neighbour: Aren't you dig- King and planting your garden this Second Neighbour: No. You can It's my turn to have chickens.

operation of the British author.doubtable "Private Watts" must be whose death at the age of 79 years plant yours this season.

Mr. and

A. G. Suffiad, Mr. and

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A well filled house greeted Mr. he took a keen and active interest our kitchen. Charles Chamier's Company in the and he was also associated with revue "Cocktails" at the Star the Book Club of Hong Kong of Small Son Thentre last night.

(looking up from which he was the second President, book): I say, Dad, this book says against the pirates who make Bias The programme comprised many succeeding Mr. Tom Wright, the that animala put on a new fur coat Bay their headquarters. Still less new features. The "Port in a founder,

Dr. Pearse was a man of genial

every winter. is it news to be told the nature prove to be an extraordinarily funny disposition and considerable ability mother is in the next room.

Storm" written by Mr. Billy Bray

Father: Hush! Not so loud; your of the Canton reply with its in-sketch, as also did the "Strong and he had many friends in Hong

Silent Man".

Kong who will regret to hear the sinuation that some of the pir-

The main item of the evening's sad news of his death. ates have their headquarters in entertainment, however, was The this Colony, or that the sum total "Disorderly Room". This is also

from Mr. Bray's pen. of Canton's efforts has been nil.

Mr. Charles Mason, in the part of MR. R. C. HURLEY, Is not the promise of Mr. Sergeant-Major Pull Through, was Eugene Chen still on record-excellent. Billy Bray's Captain Merryweather in an expertly drawn that when the boycott was ter-character of the officer who had not minated in September last year read the "little red book. All the artistes sustained their roles per- anti-piracy measures would be fectly.

The funeral took place at the initiated by the Canton Govern-

and dainty

Roman Catholic Cemetery, yesterday "Jo" ment with, "possibly, the co- Wrenn camouflaged as the re- of Mr. R. C. Hurley, an old resident

seen to be believed. A very clever was reported yesterday. · ities." Piracy has succeeded piece of acting.

The graveside service was con- piracy and still that promise has Miss Allen Woods, who is an old ducted by Father Banchio, assisted not been redeemed. The reason is favourite in Hong Kong, joined by Father Rossello and students of The clergyman of a poor parish

with Mr. Fred Collier in the "Vic- the Seminary.

was showing a rich woman around, rightly mentioned by Mr. Ormsby-torian Epleode" singing "Down Gore when he stated in the House Vauxhall Way" with great charm, the chief mourners and others receive

Mrs. Young

were hoping to touch her heart, and go a large cheque for his of Commons that the Canton "Grandma" in The "Port in a and her performance as The

prosent included Sisters of people. authorities appear to exercise Storm" left nothing to be desired. Italian Convent, Mr. and Mrs. poorest slums," he said, as the car "We are now passing through the Hong Kong, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1927. | little, if any, control over the Miss Woods is certainly versatile.

Mrs. turned into a side street. "These H. A. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. A people have little to brighten their Collier's song, containing the pirates' "Halleluja," was both cleverly sung W. Smith, Mrs. J. G. Marshall, Mrs. lairs. That in itself does not ab and danced. His other contribu-T. X. Duc, Mrs. R. Pestonji, ¡lives."

"I must tion " Might have Kissed One Girl" Madame A. Kaufholz, Mra Best them," sighed the women, adding solve them from keeping a gave the direct lie to the statement Dr. Ombrinsky, Mr. E. R. Dovey, to the chauffeur: "James, drive the solemn undertaking. They do not that "a singer cannot dance." His Mr. C. Rosselet, Mr. J. Landolt, Mr. It is quite apparent that the House of Commons is the last require to be told or reminded a hundred times that British co-

lights." place we may look to for fresh

operation is theirs for the asking, unstinted laughter and applause for T. P. Tong, Mr. C. M. Piveteau, Mr. Mary.

Mistress: This room's very dirty, information on topics of interest

They know the British mind, their, delightfully funny "double N. Van Tuong, Miss R. Rosselet, to us out here. Even allowing

They realise that the British are

Couldn't you for the fact that Parliament has

Altogether another Cabaret auc- Miss A. Suffiad, Mies C. Bearwolfe, write to the vacuum cleaner people been in recess and that inquisitive selves appear to be that the pir

anxious than they them-cess. members have been held at bayates should be eliminated once against their will, there has been and for all. To discuss the ques-A KOWLOON HOUSE. Express Company, Messrs. Thos. difference between a collision and an enough time for both Ministers tion of piracy from any other and back benchers to post them-angle is a sheer waste of time, selves with the latest informa- and all the stale replies to inquisi- tion either on China or on Blas tive M.P.'s will not move the Can- Bay. But what do we find, ac ton authorities one inch. cording to the cable published in our columns yesterday? Merely that stale facts are reiterated and that not a scrap is added to what we here have known for months and months. The reply given by the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to a Labour mem-

VERY STALE.

areas

more

GUNMAN SENTENCED.

IMPRISONMENT AND THE

CAT.

and

of Mr.

Mr. Fred

do

something for

efforts always gain the most well J. W. Kew, Mr. . Kew, Mr. car slowly, and turn on the big- merited applause.

Bolt, Mr. U. Gonella, Mr. E. H Billy Bray and "Jo" Wrenn won Summera, Mr. E. M. Hazeland, Mr.

act,"

TENANCY AGREEMENT IN QUESTION,

MRS, ROWE WINS CASE,

Mary: Yes, mum.

for another demonstration, mum?

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Miss Lina Liao, and others.

Wreaths were sent by the Gov- ernment Laboratory Staff, the Man-

School Inspector (to class): Now, ager and Staff of

the American boys, can any of you tell me the

Cook and Son, Limited, Sir Robert explosion? Ho Tang, Mr. and Mrs. Young, Mr. Smart Boy of the Class: In a and Mrs. A. G. Sufflad, Mr. and collision there you are; but in an Mrs. Trinh Xaan Duc, Mr. and explosion, where are you? Mrs. Chas. E. Roaselet, Mrs. J. Rosselet and Rosie, Mr. and Mrs.! E. H. Summers, Mr. and Mrs. T.

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Mr. Green: He is always late. Mr. Brown: Yes, that's true; he

Little Boy: Please, sir, bave you

Friend: What caused the row

Further evidence was called and M. Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. inherited it. His father is called judgment given in the Summary Allen, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kow, Mr. the late Mr. Jones, Court yesterday in the case in and Mrs. Chas, H. W. Kew, Mr. and, which Lau Yick-cheuk, landlord, Mrs. A. W. Smith, and family, Mr. sued Mrs. M: J. Rowe, of Kowloon, and Mrs. B. R. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. "You will

for 3360 in respect of three months J. G. Marsh, Mr. and Mra, J. J. scen a man without a little boy? have three years rent alleged to be due for No. 42 Maxwell, Jnr., Mr. J. Marsh and Cause if you have, I'm that little rigorous, imprisonment

20 Nathan Road. strokes of the cat."

family, Mr. and Mrs. W. Glendin-boy! These were the words

The question involved was aa to ning, Mra, Mooney and family, Mrs. ber respecting Blas Bay was not N. D. Mudie in the District Court, created. It was admitted on both and family, Mr. and Miss Manuk, with your husband?

whether a tenancy-was-actually Edgar and family, Mr. J. Landolt worth the money that the local Singapore, on November 8, in sen- sides that Mrs. Rowe had not in Mr..and Miss Williams, the Misses, Young Wife: I asked him to try newspapers have to expend on the texting a Chinese named Wong fact lived in the premises but the L., G., and S. Ellis, Baby Wilbur one of my scones, and he reached

Hong for being in possession of a plaintiff claimed that an agreement Press cablegram. If the proceed-pistol, and ammunition without a was come to and that the keys had Marshall, and Messrs. William J. for the not-cracker. ings in Parliament do not con-ilcence.

been handed over to her, also that Allen, E. Best, J. Faers, TP. tain anything more exciting than The accused pleaded guilty to done. This, according to plaintiff, C. Van-Leo, and N. Van Tuong.

she had had certain whitewashing Tong, C. H. Wong, E. R. Dovey, that, it may as well not exist so both charges,

was suffleient evidence of a tenancy Chief Court Inspector R. W. arrangement having been come to. Meredith, who prosecuted, said that For the defence it was denied)

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and Mr. d'Almada

CHRISTMAS TOYB.

A young minister performing his first marriage service put the ques- tion to the bride, "Will you love, honour and obey this man?".

"Do you think I am crazy ? she. answered.

far as we out here are concerned. Beyond a passing reference to the on the night of November 3, In- that the keys had been handed over fact that the Home Government spector Brown and Macgregor and or that a definite tenancy arrange-

"I do" replied the bridegroom is awaiting the report of the Gov number of Chinese detectives ment had been come to. The land- do cortain re- erner of Hong Kong on the were in plain clothes,

were patrolling Dall Street, Al lord had declined

For children in hospitals and nervously, thinking it was his part pairs and the tenancy had never schools. The Committee of the Vic of the conversation. "Sunning" Piracy Commission, Suddenly Inspector Brown no

been taken up...

toria Diocesan Association, have!

Percival: That was "the most un- Mr. Ormsby-Gore might just as ticed the accused coming towards At the resumption of the case made a collection of toys, annually

them, and further that the accused yesterday afternoon further evid- for several years, for distribution kindest cut of all," as the poet says. well have quoted, for the pur- hand went towards his hip pocket, ence was given and legal argument amongst the hospitals and schools Penelope: What was that poses of his reply, from any of Knowing the ways of Chinese gun adduced by Mr. F. G. Vaux (for of the Diocese and tre making a Percival: I showed her one of the local newspaper files during mon, the Inspector sprang at the Remedios (for defendant), the list and a large number of toys sald: My Who is the ventrilo

plaintiff)

similar collection this year, Nine- my boyhood pictures with my father teen schools and institutions are on holding me on his knee, and she the Inst two or three years accused and succeeded in knocking

him down. It was not until the wood) said that there has been a cles purchase are very simple and quit

His Honour (Mr. Justice is needed. The toys and other artf- from the annual reports of the other detectives came up that the conflict of evidence. There was no inexpensive, but give the greatest NEW SEASON GINGER,General Chamber of Commerce. accused, was finally overpowered. doubt that the parties had negotia-pleasure to these poor children

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It is no news to be told at this The prompt action of Inspector tlons sometime and that they dis-

Appeals for funds with which the late day in the House of Com Brown probably saved the lives of agreed. The substantial point of purchase the gifts have been sent at least one of the patrolling the case was that the onus of proof out by the Hon, Secretary, Mrs. mons that continual representa party for when the accused, was rested on the plaintiff. Having re-. D. C. Wolfe, 167, The Peak, who tions have been made by the Gov- searched a fully loaded automate gard to the facts of the case as a will be glad to receive donations.

whole he (hia, Lordship) was not Next Sunday being the V D. A. ernment of Hong Kong to the pistol with eight rounds in the satisfied that the contract was made Sunday, children are asked to take authorities in Canton in regard to magazine and one in the breech as the plaintiff had said it was offerings of toys to the children's were found on him. Besides this made. He would therefore give service in the Cathédral at 10 am the long series of piracies and in the accused had 11 spare rounds in Judgment for the defendant with These will also be included in the

to co-operation directed his pocket.

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