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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1927.

HOSPITAL CONCERT.

RESDENTS AND INMATES. ENTERTAINED. ·

BOWEN ROAD FUNCTION.

THE CHINA MAIL

JAPAN NERVOUS. “GOODWILL” FLIGHT. THE VOLUNTEERS,

EFFECT OF NORTHERN DEFEATS.

CURRENCY SLUMP.

LINDBERGH AND HIS MOTHER.

LEAVE MEXICO CITY BY AIR.

MANY ˇPROMOTIONS GAZETTED.

MONTHLY SPOON SHOOT.

Yesterday at the Military Hos-

Guatemala City, Yesterday. J. B. Powell, "Chicago Tribune,”

The following orders have been pital, Bowen Road, many promin-cabled

Captain C. Lindbergh has arrived issued by Lt-Col. L. G. Bird, on December

20. from from Mexico City which he left at p.s.0., Commandant. ent residents were entertained to ten at the invitation of the Matron Shaughal to the "Manila Bulletin: dawn on the first stage of his Cen-

Japan la again actively consider- and Sisters of that institution. ing the dispatch of troops to 'Amongst those present were Major-General Luard and Mrs. Shantung, according to reports in Nationalist government circles to-

nervous

Kiangsu

and Miss Luard. After a very day stating that the Japanese happy gathering a concert, or- ganised by the Rev. G. E. S. Government is becoming Upsdell, acting Chaplain to the due to the heavy defeat suffered by Forces, was carried out by Mrs. Northern troops at the hands of C. P. F. James, for the benefit of Feng Yu-halang at the the patient well enough to attend. border. A large stock of rifles and The spacious room was full and munitions which Chang Tso-lin had was tastefully decorated with recently imported from Tsingtao Baga, evergreens and coloured was captured. lights. The stage was a work of art; the fire in the grate was checry on such a dismal' after noon. '

Apprehension exists here due to the cutting off of all telegraphic communications between Shanghai and Peking for an unknown cause Mrs. Aubrey opened the con- but supposedly due to the demoral cert with a violin solo, accompani-isation of the Fengtien forces, ed by Mrs. Frank Austen. Many Ching Tso-lin's poper currency of the audience were strangers circulated in Manchuria has slump- and had not the pleasure of hear-jed to the zero point practically ing Mrs. Aubrey before. They paralyzing trade in North China. certainly gave her every apprecia-The Nationalist government an- tion, and were glad to see her ap-nounced to-day that Feng Yu- pear a second time.

halang is moving 50,000 troops on Mrs. Gardiner, a newcomer to Peking along the Peking-Hankow the Colony, delighted the audi- railway with the objective of strik- ence in her three songs. It is ing Chang Tso-lin's troops in the hoped local audiences may see vicinity of Paotingfu to the south more of her, as she has done good of Peking.

work for Servicemen in England.} The Nationalist Government Dainty Betty Pestonji gave allquidation of Soviet Russian bust- jazz dance accompanied by her ness here, is causing serious finan- sister, Miss Bella. The boys en- cial complications due to the fact joyed this item immensely, and that the Soviet state enterprises asked for more-and got it.

hero handle an annual turnover of

Mrs. Sanger, with Miss Braga approximately 60 million gold dol-tral American "Goodwill" fight. at the piano and Mr. John Braga ars. Most of this consists of the Reuter's American Service, on the violin, gave some very shipment of Chinese tea to Russia.

Mexico City, Yesterday,

pleasing items which were en-A large Russian tea packing plant Immediately after Captain Lind- cored by deafening applause. at Hankow employs more than 2,000, bergh's departure Mrs. Lindbergh Mr. Green, of whom we should Chinese laborers who have caused returned by air to Detroit. Rou- like to hear more often: gave the Chinese tea guild to petition ter's American Service. songs which were well applauded. the Nationalist government not to

Mr. Geaves, a good comedian, close the Soviet concerns. gave some humorous talks and

The chief Russian enterprises songs. He will be well sought here include the trade mission, the after to help in Service concerts, union textile syndicate, the Soviet having lately come to the Colony.

operates! He was a treat and was well re-mercantile fleet which

shipa in far eastern waters, the ceived.

Mr. Burnett did his old stunts far eastern Delbank and the and got away

with them. Chinese Eastern Railway which Guardsman Eccles and Co. gave represents the Trans-Siberian Rail-

a double turn and sketch. They way.

were too amusing for words, and

the patients were rocking in their

seats; there is no need to say

they were a success; laughter did

all that was required.

:

SENATOR JONES.

Mrs. James was in demand as❘ MEMBER FROM NEW MEXICO

20 accompanist. The singing of

the National Anthem brought a

very happy concert to an end.

"CHEER O

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SUCCUMBS.

Washington, Dec. 20.

Senator A. A. Jones, Democrat,

of New Mexico, died here to-day of angina pectoris. He was a mem

DANCE.ber of the appropriations educa-

SERVICES' CHRISTMAS

ENTERTAINMENT.

The last of the Christmas en- tertainments for the Services took place last night at the City Hall when a dance was given under the auspices of the "Cheer O' Y.M.C.A.

The rooms looked very gay and

Musketry.

Shadows Before.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE":"MAIL"

Today Queen's Theatre; "Re- surrection."

To-day-World Theatre; "Aloma of the South Seas."

locked.

To-day-Star Theatre; "Pad-

To-day-Tea-dance, Cafe Regent, Sunday, January 8, 1938-Re-from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

December 31-Concert in St. serve Company and Casuals will Stephen's Girl's College. "Hall, fire Part II. Table T. at Stone Lyttleton Road, 8 pm cutters Range.

December 31-January 1, 1928— Range Officer: Lieut. A. New Year's Eve and New Year's

Thornhill.

Launch will leave Murray Fier at 9 a.m. and call at Kowloon Pier

at 9.10 a.m.

Day Banquets at Cafe Regent; Din- ner dansent as usual.

December 81-Now Year's Eve dance at King Edward Hotel, from 8.30 to midnight.

January 1-2-Star "Volcano."

Dress:-Uniform' or mufti

op tional, but rifle, bayonet, pouches, braces and belt must be worn.

Arma will be drawn from Corps Headquarters on Friday, JanuaryFine Manners."

January

"Beau Geste."

Theatre;

1 World Theatre;

6, 1928, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon,| January 1-5-Queen's •Theatre; or 2 and 4 p.m., or 5 and 6 pm. and on Saturday, January 7, 1928, batween 9 am, and 1 p.m.

Casuniy

A large number of all ranks have not yet fired Part II: Lists of names are posted on Corps Notice Boards. All such will make arrangements to fire by Sunday, January 29, 1928, the last day on which Part II, will be fired,

Peak Range. Applications for use of Peak Range for the first six months of 1928 should be submitted to the Adjutant immediately.

Corps Signals.

Parade at Corps Headquarters on Thursday, January 5, at 5.30 p., for Signal Instruction," Dress: Mufti,

January 3-4-Star "The Devil's Cargo."

Theatre;

January 8-4-World Theatres "Back To God's Country."

January 6-7-World Theatre; "The Eagle."

January 6-7-Star Theatre; "The Show Off."

January 8-7-Queen's Theatre; "Out All Night.".

Sports.

December 31 Cricket Match, Division I. H.K.C.C. v. Navy and Kowloon v. Army,

entries close to-day.

January 1 U.S.R.C.

Tennis

January 2-New Year Foint-to- Point meet of the Fanling Hunt at Souza's Bungalow, 3 p.m.-

January 2- K.C.C. Children's sports.

All ranks are reminded that Sun day, January 15, 1928, la allotted to Corps Signals to fire Musketry Part II at Stonecutters Range.

January HK.V.D.C. Monthly This is the last and only oppor-spoon shoot at Peak Range, 9.30 tunity which can be given.

Artillery Company,

Thursday, January 5, 1928.

p.m.

'Lammerts' Auction.

Sales

Room,

January 4-Át Parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.25 p.m. for Battery Drill. Dress: Duddell St., valuable, household

furniture, 2.30 p.m.

Mufti.

Mounted Infantry. Parade at Stables at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 1928. Dress:

Mufti.

FLYING BOATS.

Armoured Car Co.

QUARTETTE'S DEPARTURE FOR COCHIN,

Mangalore, Yesterday, The four R.A.F. flying boats have departed for Cochin.-Reuter. At Cochin.

Cochin, Yesterday. The R.A.F. lying boats have arrived.-Reuter.

SOVIET SPLIT.

THREE PROMINENT FIGURES DISMISSED.

Moscow. Yesterday.

Central Executive their has relieved of

The Soviet tion and labour, finance and public Committee lands and surveys committees. He was elected to Congress In 1917.- "Associated Press."

SCIENTIST SAFE.

REPORT OF MURDER UNFOUNDED.

Calcutta, Yesterday. had been tastefully decorated The German consul here has re-i under the supervision of Mrs. ceived a message stating that the F. C. Hall; her helpers were a report Inst' August of the murder of willing crowd.

a German scientist named Filchmer

Mrs. D. Templeton was in on the Chinese and Tibetan border charge of the refreshments, it is unfounded. It is now ascertain-

was a treat to see the array of ed he and his companions are safe and expected to reach Ladakh shortly. Reuter.

lovely cakes which women are famous for..

Scottish

8

Dancing commenced at o'clock and was kept up until after midnight, music being supplied by

the Titania melodians.

The large attendance showed

how well a dance was appreciated

and the lovely dresses of the

HUMMING BIRD,

WINGS TOO FAST FOR CAMERAS.

Hummingbirds' winga

havel

ladles with the uniform of the baffled Britain's fastest cinema

camera.

services made a pretty setting. For weeks the air ministry has

Private Proudfoot of the K.O.S.B, acted as M.C.

Mrs. E. D. C. Wolfe organised the ladies' side and her efforts were well rewarded by the large numbers present)

“RESURRECTION.” NOTABLE PICTURE AT THE

QUEEN'S.

been endeavouring to photograph humming birds in action as an aid

in perfecting the helicopter, but the posts M. Rakovsky, Chairman of attempts were unsuccessful.

the delegation an Franco-Soviet Humming birds hover in front of negotiations, a member of the de- Howers, alpping the nectar while stationary in the air, and this is the legation, M. Preobrajensky, also M. Becret which the government of Kamenev, plenipotentiary represen clals have been trying to record on tative to Italy-Reuter.

the film. One film was taken at the

rate of 300 exposures every second,

but the birds wings were entirely too fast. Only, blurs showed where

the scientists had hoped to see wing NEW YORK'S TUNNEL

-movemente,

HUDSON RIVER.

A faster camera apparatus, to MOTOR WAY OPENED UNDER "Resurrection," a picture ver- take 1000 pictures a second equal- sion of Tolstoy's notable story, isling an exposure of 1-2,000th of a being shown at the Queen's Then seconds to be brought into use,

It possible.

tre and should attract cine-goers If only by reason of the fact that

it is different from mog kinds of

photoplayan The Russian author's tale is told graphically, and sim-

CHOPPER AS WEAPON.-)

will

Meetings.

January 6-Meeting of H.K.V.

Monday, January 9, 1928, at 5.30 D.C. Sergeant's Mess Committee,

Volunteer Headquarters, 6 p.m. p.m.:-

Mobile Column-Drivers

January 7-Mesting of Creditors parade at Corps Headquarters for of the Prince's Bldg. & Land Co., instruction under 2nd-Lieut. A. C. Ltd., 6 Des Voeux Road Central, Groves.

Motor Cyclists and Armoured Car Gun Team under 2nd-Lieut. Hancock for Machine Gun Instruc- tion. Dreea: Mufti.

Scottish Company, Thursday, January 6, 1928-All Platoons will parade at Corps) Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. for Vickers Gun Instruction.

Dress: Mufti.

Portuguese Company, Parade at Corps Headquarterrs on Friday, January 6, 1928. Dress: Mufti. All ranks are requested to make a special effort to turn up.

Promotion.

noon.

Miscellaneous.

December 30-31 Sale on Crackers, toys, etc., at. Mesars. Whiteaways, 20, Des Voeux Rd., Ctl:

January 3-Reopening of King's College.

January 22-Opening date of Photographic & Art Exhibition ́åt Macao.

The following extract from the "Hong Kong Government Gazette" dated December 29, 1927, is pub-| -

ished for information:-

Command.

Capt. F. Syme Thomson takes over the command of the Lights Section and Lights Section Cadre, as from December 16, 1927.

Promotions, Etc The following promotions and appointments take effect scom De cember 29, 1927:—

No 9 Platoon.

.

No. 938 Corpl. V. M. Xavier to be Sergeant

No. 589 L-Cpl. A. A. Remedios to be Corporal,

NAPOLEON'S TOMB.

PERSONATION OF FORCE AND AMBITION.

A little while ago I stood by the old Napoleon, and

"H.E. the Governor has been pleased to approve the appoint- ment and promotion of Lieuten-grave of the ant Fraser Syme Thomson to the gazed upon the sarcophagus of rank of Captain in the Hong rare and nameless marble where Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, rest at last the ashes of that rest- with effect from December 16, lesa man. I leaned over the balus- trade and thought about the career 1927,"

of the greatest soldier of the modern world. I saw him walking upon the banks of the Seine con- templating suicide. I saw him at Toulon, I saw him patting down the mob in the streets of Paris. saw him at the head of the army in Italy, I saw him in Egypt, In the shadows of the Pyramids. I saw him conquer the Alps and mingle the eagles of France with the eagles of the crags. I saw him in Russia, when the infantry of the snow and the cavalry of the wild blast scattered his legions like winter's withered leaves.. saw him at Leipzig in defeat, and

driven disaster,

by a million bayonets, back upon Paris, clutch- ed like a wild beast, banished to Elba. I saw him escape and re- take an empire by the force of his genius. I saw him upon the frightful field of Waterlbo, where chancé and fate combined the for- And tunes of their former king. Isat him. at St. Helens, with his hands crossed behind him, gazing upon the sad and solemn sea. I thought of the widows and orphans ho had made, of the tears that had been 'shed for his glory, and of No. 938 Sergt. V. M. Xavier is the only woman who ever loved transferred from No. 9 Platoon to him pushed from his heart by the No: 10 Platoon, as from December cold hand of ambition. And I said 29. 1927.4

No. 974 Pte. L. Z. Marques to be Lance-Corporal.

No. 1172 Pte. A. Garcia to be Lance-Corporal.

No. 1177 Pte. F. P. Sequeira to be Lance-Corporal.

No. 10 Platoon. No. 1122 Pte. C. F. V. Ribeiro to be Lance-Corporal.

No. 1136 Pte. N. B. Maher to be Lance Corporal.

No. 1156 Pte. F.. A. M. Rosario to be Lance-Corporal.

No. 1178 Fte. H. J. Silva to be Lance Corporal

No. 1180 Pte. M." F. Baptista to be Lance Corporal.

Transfers.

No. 1186 L-Cpl. M. F. Baptistu is transferred from No. 10 Platoon to No. 9 Platoon,

Reversion.

There will be a meeting of the Volunteer Headquarters at 6 pm.

NOTICE.

I

I would rather have been a French peasant and worn wooden shoes, and gone down to the tongueless silence of the dreamless dust, than to have been that Imperial" per- New York, Nov. 12. At five o'clock this afternoon No. 035 Sergt. E. A. Remedios, Bonation of force and ambition President Coolidge in Washington No. 10 Platoon, reverts to the rank known as Napoleon.-R. G. Inger- la turning a golden key that by of Private at his own request, as coll in "Queenslander.” electricity unfurls two flage-one from December 29, 1927. at the New York City the other Sergeants Mess. Chan Kee-chen, a coone employ at the Jersey City end of the New ply, and Dolores Del Rio admired at the oplum factory in Ken- Hudson River vehicular tunnel the Sergeants Mess Committee at ably portrays the peasant girl who nedy Town, was yesterday admitted dream of engineers for a genera is ruined and, after many hard to the Government Civil Hospital Honey on Thursday, January 5, 1928.5 ships, sentenced to the Siberian suffering from a wound in his head, Although dealgued for motor at Leavenger mines. Opposite her is Rod la alleged to have been received vehicles only, the public were per Lieut R R Davies, H.C., H.M., A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED. Rocque, supported by a large through being struck with a chop-mitted to walk through it and in having refoine for duty, the un- cast, the whole splendidly direct per in the course of a fight over spect it to-day before it is formally expired period of his leave is can-

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