1928-04-16 — Page 11

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1928.

AS HOST.

HONG KONG AND THE JAPANESE VISIT.

D.S.O.R.N., II.M.S. "Bruce"; Com- mander B. P. MacMahon, R.N.,

ARMED ROBBERY.

H.M.S. "Tamar"; Commander G. C.¦ ¦ ENTRANCE GAINED BY A

D.S.G., R.N., Muirhend-Gould,

H.M.S. "Hawkins"; Lieut. Com- mander R. G. Chichester, R.N., Instructor NOTEWORTHY PERFORMANCE H.M.S. "Petersfield";

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{Contributed.}

$88.

MILITARY REPRESENTATIVE.-M¤j.

RUSE.

WOMEN THREATENED.

THE CHINA MAIL,

**O.H.M.”.

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HANDSOME TITLES FOR DOLLARS.

A ROSY OFFER.

This is the rosy offer made in a

bers or partisans of its humani- sarinn scopes.

The Society is authorised to re- The ceive any glits or legacies. Council of the Order, at the outset of every year, the rate of fees to cover the expenses incurred by the

tion.

MR. A. W. HILL.

FORMER HEAD BAÏLIFF DEAD.

Chief well said, "a great cargo offJ. F. W. Allen, M.C., Headquarters, states in her story that in the which has been recefved from Gene, tance, spontaneously determined by which occurred on March 16 at]

yariwill from Hong Kong," it is of Interest to note some of the ways

in which that goodwill was mani- tested during the past week, and how this small Colony acquitted As the host of 6,000 guests. Ich means a slight essay in hos pitality.

From the moment that Admiral Bato paid his first official call HE.

South China Command,

each member himself and to be for-

name,

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colleagues.

He

A PROMINENT MASON.

We regret to record the death of Lieut. Cdr. II. F. Farr, R.N.,, H.M.S. The Police have been notified of A chance to become a Grand Dig.ndministration for every nomina-

Mr. A. W. Hill, former 'Head "Mawkins"; Lieutenant J. A. S. a robbery, which took place at 2.nitary of "The Universal Order of

Each member of the Order, in Bailiff of the Supreme Court, who Eccles, R., H.M.S. "Hawkins"; p.m. on Friday at 369 Des Voeux-Human Merit" is open to anyone at Now that the First Squadron of Paymaster Lieut. A. T. Phillips, road West, the robbers making good the expense of a mere handful of accordance with his personal means went home on pension on June 11 is moralty bound to financially con- Inat year, Mr. Hill was apparent- tribute towards the expenses of the ly in the best of health when he the Imperial Japanese Navy has R.N., 11.M.S. "Tamar" (Hon. Secre- their escape with goods valued at dollars. let the Colony, bearing with it, astary).

The lady of the flat, concerned letter couched in grandlose terms Fellowship, by means of a remit retired and news of his 'death, Squadron's Commander-in-

afternoon she heard knocking at the va, Switzerland, by a reader,

warded to the Chancellor of the Southsea, came as a shock to his door.. On inquiring who was there) What exactly the Order exists for GOVERNMENT REPRESENTIVES-

Mr. Hill was with the Royal Captain A. J. L. Whyte, R.E., she was told that there were two is not made too clear. It certainly Order,

"Every nomination within the first-class assortment of Mr. Parcels for her from the Shlu Kee offers a A.D.C., to 11.E. the Governor,

When she opened the door titles varying from a Grand Digni. Order is accompanied by a diploma Marine Light Infantry in his youth A. E. Wood, Director of Education. Club.

onetary down to a mere Knight, The signed by the Chancellor of the and later obtained a transfer to

Christian the Hong Kong Police Force. REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE CIVIL four men enteral the room,

The Iion. Mr. springing at her and catching her letter, which is headed "Important Order, stating COMMUNITY

by the throat.

and Personal," is here reproduced name, titles and qualifientions of the arrived here in 1900 and after three W. E. L. Shenton.

new member of the Order, as well years service with the Police was All the intruders then produced as written For the purposes of this article,.

of under a threat "The Universal Order of Human as a summary of the motives that transferred to the Supreme Court as Clerk and usher, Inter being the

Consul-daggers and Mr. Y. Murakami,

who attempted to Merit organised itself a few years gave rise to his nomination. fittingly killing anyone

"In any and all manifestations of made bailiff and Head bailiff, Be Grevor's time was practical- General for Japan, may

their personal and social activity, Afr. Hill took the keenest inter- by all devoted to functions connect he included amongst "Hong Kong attrnet attention, they pushed the ago, thanks to the initiative of for

belligerent countries. One guarded the room with his The founders applied to the elite tied in displaying their title or residence here and must have held Emme was the scene of several in- such in an official capacity on be the fat into an inner room.

a record for length of service in wing gatherings from the large half of the Japanese Government dagger drawn, while the others of humanity, to authors, learned their grade.

The nominations to the Order certain offices. He was a Past Murakami, and his, Vicc

ransacked the house, and stole men, artists, heads of state, presi-

Master of the Naval and Military iers of the lower ranks of the Consul, Mr. Nonomura, maintained blankets and other goods and dents of government, chieftains of are made for lifetime.

"Dear Sír Commander-Your Lodge and had also held Chairs of By industry, large producers. Ating Fleet. Lady Clement's the closest relationships with the articles, to the value of $88.

Their sunpe was to promote in-station gives you the right of pro-the higher degrees of the Chapter. graceful presence did, much to en-Entertainment Committee and renthe time the alarm war given

ternational pacification of minds by eeeding every year-within the cirHe was District Grand Secretary bore the sucesss of these social dered great and invaluable assist- robbers had left.

establishing over and above the na-ele of your acquaintances, amongst of the Scottish District Grand anee throughout:

tionalities, above the governments, people who in every way, shape or Lodge for sixteen years and for a holy of earth's or form are worthy to belong to our similar period was Secretary of the an international elite, a universal legion of honour, fellowship to 10 appointments of Navril and Military Lodge. He had which, one day, may become an cle- Knights, subject to the ratification served with the Benevolent Board ment of international peace, for the by the Cound and the payment of and for sixteen years held the safeguard of civilisation and its administrative expenses, amointing

to 12 dollars for the rank of Knight Secretaryship of the Scottish Bene-

volent Fund. constant progress an influential, ne-

and to 24 dollars for the rank of

Much sympathy will be felt with by the Commander. tive and productive fellowship.

"The hopes entertained founders became realised. Actual-} "The star-medal, badge of honour the widow in her bereavement. She was formerly Miss Howell, daugh- ly the Universal Order of Human of the members of the U.0.H.M.

long Kong. Merit has spread in every direction. dim reproduction of which we subter of a former Head Bailiff of remarkable beauty and of consider. Heads of state, presidents of gav-mit to you, is an artistic work of famous artists, by their support, doable Intrinsic value. ernments, authors, learned

honour to the U.O.H.M.

"Our Society is:

d with the visit, and Government Hosis," although he was acting as woman and all the occupants of mer combatants of the erstwhit the members of the Order are jus- est in Masonic netivition during his

Partan Party to "at homes" to Mr.

natin rings.

The Clubs. Part. The Clubs of the Colony did their art in making the visitors wel

ente.

TROOPS ACTIVE.

FIGHTING ON THREE FRONTS.

the

Luncheons and Banquets. Rarely, if ever. has there been in the bistory of the Colony such a The Royal Hong Kong Golf round of public luncheons and ban- C, the Hong Kong Club, The quels as took place during the Brwioon Golf Club, The Club de week, given to, and given by, thei

Troops on all three. fronts in Reio, The Royal Naval Officers' visitors. Breakfast (if they could Spets Club, King's Park, and the eat it) is practically the only meal the North China war continue to Club our public men have taken at home be active, according to a series of Un Services Recreation

And these overnight cables. tended honorary membership tosined Sunday last!

On the Shantung-Kiangsu front il commissioned allicers of the luncheon and dinner meetings have. quinn, The Chief Petty off-been highly enjoyable, for many there is no material change in the and Petty Officers received of the Japanese officers showed situation. The Nationalists are menurtesy from the CPOs themselves to be expert linguists, keeping up their offensive against On the Chihli-Honan front the 6 P.0.'s Recreation Rooms of able to speak both English and the Northern lines.

French. They were all arcom-

Irival armies are demonstrating concerts 3. Dockyard, special

plished diners-out, and

of some on opposite banks of the river, their enter- being arranged for tintrest. The Jockey Club issued them praved such humorous

any intention of trying to cross. bitations to the officers for the anions that there was positively Bear Fenglo, without showing competition to be allotted seats The Northern troops on the one B. Meeting on Easter Monday.

near them. During the week many side and the Kuominchun on the 11.B. Amusements.

Enjoyable acquaintanceships and other are concentrated along the The Directors of Hong Kong's the foundations of lasting friend-Peking-Hankow Railway.

of moving picture Theatres ships were established.

el

problem.

com-

the jugainst the Shansi army.

men,

"An international fellowship of humanity's elite;

"May these lines be to you the messengers of happiness, health and prosperity. We extend (sic) to you this fervent wish. May Providence We to protect you.

never cease

Genere, Switzerland.

MUSLIM HOSTEL,

TWO-STOREYED STRUCTURE

CONTEMPLATED.

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A Trial Order is Solicited.

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Tel. No. C. 3459. 26A, Des Væus. Road C Rong Kong.

NOTICE

TO SHIPOWNERS, MASTERS & AGENTS.

The Yuen Wo Seamen's Institute always has men available to ship as 'watch- men, seamen, &c.

Our men are employed. by the leading passenger lines. We guarantee satis- faction.

Please phone or call:: K.661-No. 2, Saigon Street, Yaumati or

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STANDARD TIME.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN

HONG KONG

Sunrise and Sunset in IIong Kong during April, 1928, standard time for the 120th meridian, East of Greenwich, is as follows:-

Sunrise. Sunset.

a.m. p.m.

.16th

0.02 6.44

17th

6.02

6.44

18th

6.01

6.45

19th

6.00

6.45

20th

6.00 6.16

21st

5.69 6.46

22nd

5.58

6.46

the

23rd

5.57 6.47

24th

5.57 6.47

25th

5.56 6.47

26th

5.65 6.48

27th

5.54 6.49

28th

5.53 6.48

20th 30th

5.52

5.52 6.49 6.49

The construction of the Hostel

"A niversal legion of honour;

The plan for the construction of "A glorious army for the further-hold oit to you our brotherly hands. ance of welfare, kindness and Our most heartfelt wishes attend a new Muslim Hostel in Shelley human solidarity.

you. We convey to you the stirring street has been approved by the "Your professional merits, your greeting of friendship. Oh, be the Building Authority.

our glorious The contract for the erection of Further up the Peking-Hankow social station out to instigate you honoured member of de a must important contribu- Three others of the Royal Navy Railway, the Manchurian units of in joining your noble thoughts to phalanx and, by all means and ways, the building was signed by four Be so good as to perform auke known the sublime ideal of trustees representing the Muslim Ad Honorer, community of Hong Kong with tion towards the entertainment of who could speak Japanese, dined the Northern army are still cn-oura.

with sacrificial fervour all gaged in the drive westward along without delay the slight obligations our corporation:

Messrs. Hang Tai & Co. . con- the visitors in placing one theatre out

Chengting-Taiyuan line, set forth later on. And you shall Allo lapille notare diem,

"The Council of the Universal tractors, of Kowloon. The build- cutely at the disposal of the en.through the week, and rendered the

abtain the "DIGNUS EST IN-

ing will be a two-storeyed imposing tertainment Committee each dag. invaluable assistance where

TRARE" into the U.O.I.M. with Order of Human Merit.

"Important advice. Any register-structure and when completed will the rank of COMMANDER. The picture selected, "The Flag language difficulty would otherwise Everyone suit-have been insuperable.

ed pieces, letter, money orders, etc. eommand a good view of the bar- Lieutenant" proved a most

for which-discharge must be bour. It will be a credit to Life ong and was much enjoyel, in the Colony knows that Mr. A. E.

"The Universal Order of Human given by the address, are to be for-community and a boon to Muslim el arrangements being made. Wood is a Chinese linguist, but it civil and military authorities as with the help of Mr. Kitayama. of came as a surprise to many to learnwell as the citizens of Hong Kong the Japanese Young Men's Associa that he is also conversant with the impressed the entire members of Merit embodies six grades of mem-warded to Mr. ARTHUR LEUBA, travellers. Men, tri have the then explained Japanese language: his genial aid the Fleet with a sense of deep bership; Grand-Dignitaries, Council Administration of the U.O.H.M., efore the performances. In spite falso helped to solve the language pratitude. On leaving for home lors of the Order; General Grand-Chemin des Chalets, Chene-Bours was the outcome of the suggestion |

lends with many pleasant recol- Dignitaries of the Order; Grand-

Fot Khan Sahib Nawab Khan of the "Postal cheques account and pos-Indian Moslem Society; who Waa heavy demands by the local; ! Life in Hong Kong now swings lections and Hong Kong's friendly Dignitaries; Dignitaries, Comman-

further instrumental in securing bile and members of 11.M. Forces)

back into the ordinary routine and greetings to our nation, I wish to ders; Knights.

"Members of the Order wear distal clearings I 29.87, Geneva,"

A large circular rubber stamp im- funds for the erection of same. rtationed in Hong Kong upon

Khan Sahib Nawab Khan is at- nyailable ~ spaen

in the principal the business man may hope to "get CXxpress once more to Your Excel-

.the Amuse a bit of work done" in the comingency our sincere thanks and our tinctive insignias as follows: Grand-pression at the foot of the docu-

hearty good wishes for the pros-Dignitaries, Councillors "of ment bears the inscription "Conseil tached to the Hong Kong Police thetres of Hong Kong meats, Ltd., seata were reserved at week, before humid heat grasperity of the Colony. Beg kindly Order, and General Grand-Digni- de l'Ordre et Chancellerie," with the The letter, verd performances for daunese malts clammy clutch, as auto convey my deep respect to taries: green silk scarf, strewn name of the Order.

with golden stars, gold star medal, which appears to have been run off Cicers, These incilities did mihimer begins in earnest. The Jap!

and gone

a duplicating machine, has the sums towards providing entertainment anese Fleet has come

leaving many pleasant memories,

of money mentioned, and the ranks It had been noted on previous and laying foundations of amily

offered, completed in ink. No doubt the money part of the businesses is

Mr. H. P. Lim, residing at 335 vite, paid by smaller units of the which, please God, will inure to the

subject to alteration according to

Nathan-road, reports to the police, Japanese Navy, that the Japanese world's peace.

the belief of the writer in the

that on the 13 inst. he left his amount he expects to obtain from

motor cycle outside the Star to honour in the any aspirants

Theatre at 9. p.m., while he attended Mr. Yoshio Markino, the brilliant the show. After the perfor- ranks of "Human. Merit."

Mr. and Mrs. Trenchard Davies, Japanese artist, who has made mance, he returned to his cycle Shanghai residents England his home for thirty years, to find that the machine had been on fire. The tank, saddle, and have arrived in Colony by the s.s. has returned from America and is

totally destroyed. They are going to giving an exhibition at the Cottars engine were well-known

""Mongolia."

He has also written a book of his caused by a lighted cigarette, ac- Studio Gallery, in Brompton-road. The fire is thought to have been

impressions of America,

cidently thrown on the mount.

h the visitors.

TELEGRAMS EXCHANGED.

Parting Tributes To Visitors.

Lady Clementi.

Admiral Hiroharu Kato,

Commander-in-Chief of the

First & Combined Fleet. Thanks From Tokyo.

*

•

"Grand-Dignitaries: saltier and rosulte green silk, strewn with golden stars, silver star-medal.

"Dignitaries: green silk rosette, The following telegrams have strewn with silvery stars, silver been exchanged between the Japan-star-medal.

Commanders: green silk ribbon, ese Minister of Marine, His Ex- cellency the Governor of Hong strewn with golden stars, silver- Kong and Admiral Tyrwhitt: plated star-medal.

Please accept my sincerest thanks

rallor is a most enthusiastle sight-) seer. All through the week large numbers landed early in the day andhronged the streets or Kong King and Kowloon. and the paths

"Knights: green silk ribbon, the hillsides, The Tramway

The Japanese fleet which has Company generously gave them all! the freedom of the city as far been on a five-days' visit to Hong for the courtesy and hospitality so strewn with silvery stars, bronze as the trums were concerned, the Kong left for Makung yesterday generously extended by Your Ex-star-medal, Howk.on Motor Bus Company ex- local Japanese residents, H.M. ceilency, officials and people of

the ships and others, giving the Hong Kong to the officers and men the direction and the working of England for good. Mr. Trenchard I hope this the Order are raised by contribu- has long been associated with in- tending similar facilities on mainland, The Peak Tramway Com-speeding guests a hearty send-off of our First Fleet.

'visit will promote cordiality, be-tions, voluntary gifts of the mem-surance circles in the Far East, The cruiser "Tenryuu," flying pray having limited accommoda-

Ikuo tween our two nations. lien to offer gave special reduced the lag of Rear-Admiral

Okomoto, and sixteen destroyers left at 8 a.m. whilst the battle Jeruiser "Nagato," flying the flag of

fares.

The "General Staff."

cruiser!

ADMIRAL OKADA, Minister of Marine.

Many of the officers availed them-Admiral Hiroharu Kato, the battle-Minister of Marine, Tokyo., selves of special motor car trips, cruiser "Mutsu" and "Fuso" and

fleet auxiliary the rangements for which were the made by Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son; "Tsurum!" left at 10 am. Lid.

"Auld Lang Syne."

Thank you for your telegram, The visit of the Japanese First Fleet to this Colony has given great | pleasure to the Government and We the people of Hong Kong.

Great quantities of cigarettes A happy touch, significant of the share your hope that this visit will were distributed free to the Jap-friendly reception in Hong Kong increase the friendship between enese sailors. Each packet bore and its reciprocation by the naval our two nations; and we are glad the Bags of the Japanese and Bri-visitors was the playing of "Auld to know that your fleet will return| tish navies and the British-Ameri-Lang Syne" by the band of the to Japan, as Admiral Kato said can Tobacco Fo. undertook the "Nagato," the strains of which yesterday, with a great cargo of special work arising in this con- were heard as the flagship passed goodwill from Hong Kong." nection.

in the vicinity of North Point.

CLEMENTI, Limitations of space prohibit a The visit has been a memor- review of all the multifarious ac-able one and, as has been stated Admiral Tyrwhitt tivities of the week, but a word is in the course of many of the Commander-in-Chief, H.K.

I thank you heartily for gener- fitting as to how they were all or-speeches delivered at official func- ganised. Needless to say, the first tions in honour of the visitors, ous hospitality shown by Your thing done, weeks before the Squa- should do much to strengthen the Excellency, officers and men un- dron arrived, was to appoint a cordial relations existing be-der your command to complement of our first fleet during their stay Committee and they have devoted tween the two nations.

at Hong Kong.

o great deal of time and energy to-

wards directing the main lines of

Final Messages.

The following cables were ex- I hope this occasion will renew the programme and have acted as changed between H.E. the Gov-traditional friendship between "General Staff," though they have ernor and Admiral Kate, after the our two navies. had the assistance, of course, of departure hundreds of workers, not forget-fleet:

of the Japanese

H.IJ.M.S. "Nagato."

ting the bluejackets who have net- To Admiral Kato,

ed as guides and performed vari

"The revenues, indispensable for

Force and is a popular member of MOTOR CYCLE BLAZE

He is

the Muslim community. one of the four Trustees who has been acting in conjunction with Mr. S. A. Sepher another Trustee in effecting improvements in the Mosque and Cemetery.

The Architects arc Messrs. Denison, Ram and Gibbs.

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Okada,

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MINISTER OF MARINE,

Tokyo, Japan.

ous other services with intent to Your very welcome visit has To Admiral Okada, make their "opposite numbers" wel-left the pleasantest memories in

Minister of Marine, Tokyo.

come. The Committee consisted of this Colony. British affection for From Admiral Tyrwhitt, Naval, Military and Hong Kong Japan and admiration of her Navy Government representatives with are nowhere warmer than in one member representing the civil Hong Kong, where the British community, and nominated at the Empire is nearest to Japan. You request of HE. the Governor by carry with you our friendship and

best wishes. Good-bye. the General Chamber of Commerce. The following comprised the Com-To H.E. Sir Cecil Clementi,

the Governor of Hong Kong.

mittee:

CLEMENTI.

Commander-in-Chief, H.K. Most grateful for your tele gram. We have all enjoyed the visit of your first fleet and it has been a great pleasure to us to en- tertain them. We hope to meet them again.

I am sure that their visit has

NAVAL MEMBERS- Commodore The hospitality and the wel greatly strengthened the bands Past Sale C (Chairman) and landed, to the Terencse of friendship between ons Novies Captain M. R. J. Maxwell-Scott, fleet, by Your Excellency, and the and du Nations.

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