1928-05-24 — Page 7

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1928.

SPECIAL SERVICES.

(Continued from Page 1.)

The Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was then given by His Lordship Bishop Valtorta, after which the Cathedral Choir sang the "Adoremus."

The impressive service conclud- ed with the singing of "God Save the King" by the entire congre- gation which included many parents of the children present.

PRESENTATIONS. :

month or two later than St. Paul's, under the able guidance of Miss Wanklyn, assisted by Miss

CINEMA NOTES.

WORLD.

THE CHINA MAIL,

TOY PISTOLS,

**LETHAL WEAPONS,

Xavier and Mrs. Way. Thanks to "THE FRONTIERSMAN" AT HOW THEY CAN. BECOME the energy and inspiration of their present Captain, Mrs. Cressy, they won the Prince of Wales Banner this year; after only about 15 months' training, a very creditable performance.

Many Now Helpers.

AN EXCITING FILM.

VEXING LEGAL PROBLEM.

Should the regulations relating to the selling of toy pistols be made more strict?

Shadows Before

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL.”

To-day-Queen's Theatre; "Les Misérables."

To-day-World Theatre; "Thi Frontiersman.

To-day-tar Theatre; "The Boy

Sports.

Middle-rd., Kowloon, 2.45 p.m.

"The Frontiersman," the new In both cases we are greatly in-picture which comes to the World debted to Miss Woo, M.B.E., who Theatre today is a stirring tale

This question has arisen follow- Friend.” assisted us in the formation of dealing with the early frontier ing upon the dismissal by the the first Chinese company in the days of Tenessee when Andrew Kendal Magistrates of a summons May 26-28-Fifth Extra Race Colony, and to Miss Skinner, who Jackson and his militia completely brought against a local trades-meetings of the H.K. Jockey Club, followed suit. The colours are presented by the founders of the crushed the power of the Creek man for selling firearms contrary Happy Valley.

to the law.

June 3--Next meeting. of the companies-Miss Trotter presents Indian Confederacy in 1813.

In this particular case, the Macao Race Club. Girl Guides Receive them to St. Paul's, and Miss Colonel Tim McCoy plays the role police alleged that a revolver, Lammerts' Auctions.

New Colours,

Wanklyn to Belilios.

of a young officer of the militia though sold as a toy, could be May 25-0fce and household In conclusion, I wish to wel- After the service at St. John's reme all Guides this afternoon who faces many dangers in his easily converted into a lethal furniture at Sales Room, Daddell. Cathedral this morning the Girl and to say how pleased I am to efforts to prevent war between weapon by means of a drill. A at., 2.80 p.m. Guides (not including Brownies who went to the Cathe-grateful, too, to the local Associa- Windsor appears as the daughter barrel and two chambers, so thats,

the see so many new helpers. I am the settlers and Indians. Claire Corporation mechanic had bored a dral in their respective school fit and to the Scout officials for of Andrew Jackson while Russell ed a plank three-quarters of an bullets were fired which penetrat- batches) marched to Government their support on this and other Simpson portrays the famous inch thick at a distance of 90ft.

general House where two presentations occasions.

himself. To Frank The defending solicitor read a Hagney is entrusted the role of a letter from Scotland Yard, which made May 24, 1928, a red letter

Lady Stuart-Taylor. day in the history of the local

There is only one cloud on this sinister rebel and Tom O'Brien of stated that they would not prose- lot of. Crown land at Kowloon,

May 29 At P.W.D. Offices. one] movement.

Big Farude" is responsible Included in the parade were the am sorry to say that we shall be for comedy relief. Others in the 2nd and 3rd Hong Kong com-losing Lady Stuart-Taylor in Oc- cast are Louise Lorraine, Lillian panies (composed of Chinese toher. It seems early to make Leighton, John Peters and Med girls) who were presented with mention of this now, but this in Foster. The picture was directed their colours by Mrs. W. T. probably the last occasion before by Reginald Barker, famous fera Southom, the wife of H.E. the October on which we shall all be his skill with pictures like this Officer Administering the Govern-assembled

together, Lady and "The Flaming Forest." ment.

Stuart-Taylor's work for the

"THE BOY FRIEND,"

was

►

Mrs. Southorn's Speech. Addressing the gathering, Mrs.

Southern said:-

I

The

without a pernit:

May 29-Household furniture at

May 30--Household furniture at

floor), 11 am.

A, Jordan-rd., Kowloon, Carst

a.m.

Land Sale.

Meetings,

Department of Scotland Yard told Ing of Union Insurance Society of A member of the Firearms May 25 Fifty-fifth annual meet- "Morning Post" representative Canton, Ltd., Union-bldg., 11. m. quently heard in the Courts. "The meeting of the China Fire Insur that similar summonses were fre- May 25 Fifty-ninth annual letter referred to," he said. "is ance Co., Ltd., Union-bldg., 11.15 one which was sent to the Chief Mrs. H. R. Remington was in-Guide movement here is too well

Constable of a certain district vested with the Medal of Merit known to need much comment,

May 25 Sixty-second annual some months ago. It has been meeting of British Traders' Insur- which is awarded by Guide Head- but I am sure all present will wish

An excellent cast of players is quoted for the defence in several ance Co., Ltd., Union-bldg., 11.20 quarters in recognition of conspi- to express to her their sincere cuous service and hard work over regret at her impending depara feature of "The Boy Friend," similar cases all over the country.am.

The Highways Act. a long period. The investiture ture and their heartfelt thanks the picture to be shown at the

"The only way in which the H.K.

May 29-Half yearly meeting of also carried out by Mrs. for all she has done to help Guid- Star Theatre from to-day to

Jockey Club, II.K. Club Southern.

cast includes police can take action against toy annex, 5.15 p.m. ing in Hong Kong. In this Saturday.

pistols is by a contravention of know Lady Clementi would wish John Harron,

Marceline Day, the Highways Act, which pro-

Miarellineaus. to be associated. We hope that George K. Arthur, Gertrude

May 24-Official opening by H.E. Lady Stuart-Taylor will remem Astor, and Ward Crane. Adapt hibits the use of any kind of fire- Guides of Hong Kong:-It is ber us and write to us, and she cu.from the stage play "The Book arm, whether with blank or live The Officer Administering the Govt.

cartridge, within 50ft, of the pub-of Cheer 'O new premiaca in City with the greatest pleasure that may be sure that we shall always of Charm," the story concerns

lic highway.

Hall, 6 pm, when the Misses Doris have invited you here to-day to keep her in our hearts,

young village belle who longs for

"In the event of be present at the investiture of

an accident and Alleen Woods will sing. the thrill of city life through the

May 24 Theosophical society happening through the use of live Mrs. Remington with the Medal [The companies then advanced letters received from her chum. ammunition in toy pistols, the weekly public lecture "The Perfect of Merit awarded to her by Guide to receive their colours.]

Anything "her boy friend" can Commissioner of Police could, Religion," 7, Duddell-st., 6 p.m. Headquarters for her valuable Continuing, Mrs. Southorn say has no effect.

He conceives make representations to the Home service to the Guide Movement in said:

the plan of adopting city manners

June 4 Reception at Govern Hong Kong. It is not only length of service but also quality of ser- which I am committing to your hers of which, he has coached in action against the selling of toy

"Remember that this flag and arranges a party, the mem- Secretary, but as the law stands meat House in honour of the King's

at present the police can take no birthday. vice that has won for Mrs. keeping is a sacred ensign; it is "the continental manner," with pistols without a permit unless Remington this award. A poet the emblem of duty, the outward the idea of giving the girl he loves it can be proved that they are said:

sign of your allegiance to your an opportunity of meeting "super-lethal weapons."" "We live in deeds, not years: in country and to the Guide cause. people" at home.

thoughts, not breaths: It is to be venerated and treasur-the plan fails, though in a highly In feelings, not in figures on aed and to be passed down untarn- entertaining manner, and through admitted that the law left too

ished to succeeding generations the failure, the picture is brought We should count time by heart of Guides."

to a happy conclusion. The Boy throbs, he most lives

The following Guide companies Friend" was directed by Monta Who thinks most feels the in the Colony were represented at Bell who also directed "The Snob,"

noblest, acts the best."

"Proty Ladies" the Empire Day service:-

1st Hong Kong Company, 2nd "Torrent."

⚫dint;

Given Unsparingly.

A Sacred Ensign.

If anyone has given unsparing-ong Kong Company, 3rd Hong ly of the true Guide spirit it is Kong Company,

Mrs. Remington. She was away

1st Kowloon Company, 2nd Kowloon Company,

and

Of course

Ibanez

when I arrived in the Colony, but at Hong Kong Rangers, 2nd CHILD MARRIAGES.

at every meeting the words would Hong Kong Rangers.

oceur. "Wait till Mrs. Remington and the officers of the follow-

comes back." And my high hopesing Brownie Packs:--

were not disappointed. It has

1st Hong Kong Pack, 2nd Hong

been the greatest pleasure to work Kong Pack (Garrison School), 3rd with her and I hope our associa- Hong Kong Pack (Quarry Bay),

(Diocesan School).

PROPOSED PENALTIES IN INDIA FOR ABETTORS.

"was

addresses at Union Church Halla Kennedy-rd., on the Old Testament,

June 5-First of 2 series of

by Mr. J. S. Flacks.

November 13 Matriculation, Senior and Junior Local exams, at

the Hong Kong University.

Another Scotland Yard official great a loophole in this matter.

"A recent murder," he said,

committed with little larger than many of those A pistol

As the result of a hasty quarrel,

Chinese sold as toy pistols recently. It is two

we yesterday quite possible, by cutting the bar afternoon admitted to the Kwong rel or drilling a bore in a toy Wah Hospital suffering from severo pistol, to convert it into a formid-wounds received to the head and able weapon."

arms. They are both from the s.a.) "As a Magistrate," he added, "I "Solviken," moored at No. 46 Buoy. would have to dismiss a summons Later the contestants were removed for selling a toy pistol without a to the Government Civil Hospital. permit, but as a police official I know that anyone can convert a toy pistol which is constructed

for blank cartridges into one Edge Hill, will ask the President which can fire live ammunition." of the Board of Trade in the A. Home Office official stated House of Commons, whether he that, according to the existing will give timber of toy pis. imported into Britain

the

past twelve mo

which figures are available, and the countries of origin, as well'ag'similar informa- tion with regard to lethal weapons.

New Delhi-The interchange of tion in the Movement may be a 14th Hong Kong Pack (St. Paul's courtesies between Sir John Simon, long one All of us realise her School). 1st Kowloon Pack (Cen-chairman of the Indian Statutory influence, her unceasing work, trai British), 2nd Kowloon Pack | Commission, and Mr. V. J. Patel, law it remained with the local tols and I her cheerfulness. her sympathy and her tact, and I know she dwells enshrined in the hearts of her former Company-2nd Hong Kong. It is her ambition to spread the joy of this internation- alterhood throughout this

a brief sit-

THE NEW

SAILORS' AND SOLDIERS' HOME

the President of the Indian Legis Courts to decide whether or not Ovation From Guides,

lative Assembly, has facilitated the the misuse of a pistol only meant The ceremony was held in the removal of the existing tension. for blank cartridges made it ball-room. Among those noticed One "result of this was that Sir "lethal weapon." present were the Hon. Dr. R. H. John Simon, Colonel G.. R. Lane Kotwall (President

Mr. J. H. Hayes, M.P., for of the Boy Fox, and the Hon. E. C. G. Cadogani Scouts Association), Mr. A. E. appeared in the President's box in Colony of Hong Kong and to pass Wood (Director of Education), the the Assembly during on to others the happiness she Rev. G. T. Waldegrave (Scout Com-ting of the House, derives from it. We are very missioner), Mr, C. H. Blason (ABst, The chief.business at this sitting proud of Mrs. Remington.. We

Commissioner and Hon, Treasurer was the discussion of the Early are proud of her as a home of the Scout Association), Miss Marriage Bil, promoted by Rai maker, the great aim of every true Guide; we are proud of the Woo. M.B.E., Mr. R. C. Tredwell Saheb Harbilas Sarda. Owing to ribbons she wears so modestly (United States Consul-General), strenuous opposition on the part of orthodox Hindus, the bill was al- the record of such splendid war Mra. E. D. C. Wolfe, service-a story she never

Replying to the ovation giventered in Select Committee so as to counts, but of which many of us her by the Guides, Mrs. Remington effect its purpose, not by declaring have some idea-and I am proud said: "I feel that I don't deserve child marriages to be invalid, but to be the one to pin beside them this medal as I enjoy my work with by penalising participation in sich the Medal of Marit, the Guide de- you so very much."

marriages. Even then the extreme. coration she has so richly de- At the close, Mrs. Southern re-orthodox view, voiced by Mr. A. K. served. It comes with a special ceived prolonged cheers from message of greeting to her and to assembly. all te Hong Kong Guides from Lady Baden-Powell, who heard from me with keen interest of our humble Guide endeavours in this far-off corner of the Empire. Self-Sacrifice.'

re-

ESSAY PRIZES.

the

Acharya, was opposed to the hi

A majority of the House, how- ever, with Government support, agreed that the bill should be cir culated for opinion.

Notable speeches in favour of the

St. Joseph's College Competition bill were made by Sir Hari Singh

Winners.

The usual Empire Day essay

Gour, Mr. Ishawar Saran, and Mr.

G. D. Birla, the latter speaker im-

The following is the letter ad- dressed to Mrs. Remington from competition for prizes presented pressing on the House the signi Headquarters:---

annually by the St. Joseph's Col-fcant fact that Pandit Madan

"Dear Mrs. Remington-lege Old Boys' Association The Executive Committee of place at the College. the Girl Guides Association The prizes were awarded has awarded you the Medal of follow-

took

na

Master Cheung Shiu-ling, Class

Master Woo Pak-foo, Class II. Master G. Ribeiro, Class II. Master F. Lopes, Class II

Merit as a token of its appre- Master M. Murphy, Class I ciation of the long years of excellent service you have. I given to the Guide movement.

They realise how much time and thought you have devoted to the well-being of Guiding in Hong Kong, and how much self- sacrifice this must have entail- cd.

Yours sincerely, (Sd.) Muriel Montgomery,

General Secretary." Excellent Record Prior to the presentation of colours, Mr. Southorn sald:

2nd Hong Kong (St. Paul's) began training its patrol leaders in November, 1926, the company. being formed soon afterwards, Miss Trotter was responsible for the excellent grounding, whilst Miss Tyrwhitt and Miss Kotewall have carried on the good work. This year they obtained second place in the Prince of Wales' Ban-

ner competition,mede

BOMB EXPLODES.

PEOPLE INJURED AT CONSULATE.

Buenos Aires, Yesterday. A bomb exploded at the Italian Consulate, injuring a desen people.

Reuter

TO THE POLE.

THE ITALIA" SETS OUT.

Oslo, Yesterday. "Italia" left for the Pole

Brd Hong Kong (Belilios 440 this morning in favourable School) came into existence weather Router

Mohan Malaviya was generally in favour of the racasure.

Sir John Simon and his col- leagues watched the proceedings with interest. The atmosphere has distinctly improved, and, there is little doubt that the boycott feel- ing has immensely receded, justify- ing the contentions of those who maintained that the staying power of the movement was always] dubious,

It would not be surprising if the Bengal, and Bombay Legislatures greed to cooperate with the Com- mission, following the lead of the Punjab and, Burma. A definite trend towards co-operation in quar ters hitherto obdurate is not, morg- over, beyond the bounds of pos sibility.

Tokyo, Yesterday. After over- coming strong opposition from the Finance Minister and the Minister of Education, Baron Tanaka': hos nominated the millionaire mining magnate, Kuhura as stur of Communications.

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