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FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 1928.

THE TATTOO.

Forthcoming Military Pageant.

PRELIMINARY MEETING.

Tattoo to be Held in Happy Valley in September.

Sutherland

the City Hall

in the

part and it was decided that some. time toward the end of the aum-

mer

would be the most suitable time to hold the Tattoo.

As a matter of fact the total ex-

The Happy Valley.

The Weather.

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their way to guarantee the required (Kowloon Docks), Geo. Duncan I think you will also agree with amount, and, as already mentioned, (Kowloon Docka), L. Dunbar me that the venue of the Grand unless something of an untoward : (Dunbar Co.), II B. L. Tattoo is extremely sultablo Colonel Comyn said he want to Happy Valley especially as we hope chance of their being called upon Kong Club), W. A. Dowley (4a, at naturo, occurs, there is very little Dowbiggin (Stewart Bron; Hong Shanghai and Inquired about the to rely to a large extent upon the for financial assistance. very successful Tattoo held there co-operation and assistance of not

Des Voeux-road), A. H. Ferguson We are glad to welcome about this time last year. He had only the Jockey Club, but the Golf Chinese friends hore to-day and Forster (Government House), J. our (Chartered Bank), Captain B. R., been told by people who that it was a most impressive spec- tially enclose with a matting fence part in the general arrangements Matthews), II. R. Forsyth, K. E.

enw it Club. The general idea is to par we wish them to play an important Fleming (Lowe, Bingham tacle, and a great financial success. He wanted to know at that time some 10 to 12 feet high, an arens of the Tattoo. Without their sup- Greig, Dr. F. Pierce-Grove (Alexan- how the funds necessary to start the end of the public enclosure of realised.

160 yards deep stretching from port our completa aims will not be dar-building), L. Although

9. Greenhill brief, the outline

the Tattoo had been raised and

(Hong Kong Land Investment & of the scenarios

given. by what had been done in connection vicinity of the Public Stands to the the Jockey Club. round to the Mr. R.

Agency Co., Ltd.), L S., Gubbay Confident of Support. Chamber of Commerce room at the War Office required against north of the Jockey Club property. Ing, both morally and practical V. M. Grayburn (Hong Kong &

with the insurance polley which

We also wish to have the back-Sir H. Gollan (Supreme Court), (E. D. Sassoon & Co.), His Honour last evening. gavemen taking part in military Tat erection of additional temporary and other communities,

It is considered that with the ly of the Portuguese, Japanese Shanghai Bank), the Hon. Mr. indications that the Military toos. Tattoo, which it is proposed to hold that $5,000 had been agreed on aning accommodation for all. It lationing that we look to the Press hal Bank), J. H. Hunt (Y.M.C.A.,

On the first point he found stands there will be sufficient seat-

E. R. Hallifax, the Hon, Mr. A. C. here in September, will be of a very the necessary sum for preliminary suggested, if circumstances allow of the Colony for their fullest as Kowloon), 11. Humphreys (J. D.

I take the opportunity of men- Hynes (Hong Kong Interesting and picturesque nature expenses, and that amount

& Shang- A large proportion of local real-uickly subscribed by friends of nights with a change of programme, cess of the movement will depend Mr. J.

Was to hold the Tattoo on possibly three sistance. A great deal of the auc- Humphreys & Co.)," denta, who were invited; attended the Military. last evening's meeting which was

the Hon. convoned by His Excellency Major-penses in Shanghai never exceededment will be 8.30 p.m.

not necessarily three consecutive

Owen Hughes (Harry nights. The time General C. C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G.. $0,000. This was mainly due to

of commence of over 25 years. In the Colony, I (Stewart Bros.), A. Hicks, W. A.

upon publicity. In an experience Wicking & Co.), H. R. B. Hancock In In connection with the proposed the Race Club, the Municipality

have always found the Press help Hannibal, P. M. Hodgson, A. W. Tattoo.

ful and considerate and I feel that Hayward, C. C. Hickling, S. J. Supporting H.E. the G.O.C., who their premises at the

and firms generally who placed This is an all important matter in the matter which is now before Jordain, Cr

disposal of and it may be thought by some that you we can once more rely upon (Hastings, Dennys & Bowley), Dr.

Bulmer presided, were the

Johnson Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., Mr. W. L. the Military and gave personal the first week of September will their valuable assistance.

service in many ways.

W. V. M. Koch (Union-building), Pottenden, Mr. R. Sutherland,

prove a rather hot parlod for an Dr. Pattenden has particulars of M. S. Key (Hong Kong Chamber of Lieut.-Col. L. J. Comyn, C.M.G.,

undertaking of this kind, but there the suggested Committee and will Commerce), S. H. Langston, E. A. D.S.O., and Mr., P. S. Cassidy,

are reasons why later dates. cannot submit their names to you. In opening the meeting Mr. As regards the second point, be arranged.

I Leggatt (Eastern Extension Tele-, would like to mention, however, graph Co.); Paul Lauder (Union Pattenden sald:At the opening of that of insurance, they had con- Mr. Claxton has been good that the Committees as now set Insurance Co.). W. Logan (Ex- the new quarters of the Naval and sidered $50,000, the sum of the enough to prepare for us statisties forth, are merely of a skeleton na-change-building), Military Y.M.C.A. on Thursday lost policy required in respect of some

D. J. Lewis I made reference to a Tattoo to be 12,000 officers and men taking held in Happy Valley early in Part in the Tattoo. The insurance September. Those

was effected at a nominal premium of you who were present, or read an account of of 310. He believed that the in- it in the Press, may remember that surance companies in Shanghal recorded as overcast and

I would

C. G. S. Mackle (Gibb, Livingston & drizzle, that

while there Is the Tattoo

there are only two nights in the task

big Co.), F. R. Marsh (Hong Kong was referred to in pooled the risks,

ahead of. somewhat vague

He was glad to say that no ac-period under diacursion in which nothing

UB, there Electric Co.), G. Miskin (Gilman & terms. We are

to be afraid now going to put the scheme for- cident of any kind, occurred. The rain is reported. We can only and the Committee feel confident Co., Ltd.), Lt.-Com

about, C.). K. S. Morrison (Bradley & ward in a more detailed and com-risk of accident was infinitesimal, hope that in this esee the luck will that the Colony will support the (Harbour Office), F. A. Perry (Bri- J. B. Newill prehensive manner for it is, real-being no greater than that to be with us. fsed that, although the Military which the men taking part in a The service displays will be en-that we can rely upon the interest Parkor (Standard On. Co.), W. L movement to its fullest extent and tish American Tobacco Co.), F. W. authorities will predominate, to King's Birthday parade were ex-tirely under the direction of and assistance of all sections of the attenden (W. R. Loxley & Co.), carry out the scheme on the seale posed."

Military Organiser (whom you community in Returning to Hong Kong from have been told is represented by which, for obvious reasons will noH. Rogers (Secretary to the Com- Lt. Col. T. A Robertson, Lt-Com that is intended, in such a place as Shanghai he wondered whether it Colonel Skinner).

undertaking, this, co-operation of the com-

These displays doubt fully commend itself to you. modore), A. B. Raworth (General) munity is essential. With the ob- was possible to raise the insurance will be anpplemented by a scenario.

Proposed Committees. ject of securing this co-operation polley. About that time he met which has been prepared. The

Electric Co.), J. M. da Rocha (2, Major General Mr. R. Sutherland and he talked scenes of this scenario may seem names submitted for the commit. Seth, A. F. B. Silva Netto (Alexan

Pattenden, reading His Excellency

the Connaught-road), G. W. Sewell, H. Luard has asked us to meet him about the proposal to him. Mr. on first impressions, somewhat tees referred to by Mr. Sutherland dra-building), R. Sutherland (Jar- here this afternoon to discuss the Sutherland was sympathetic, as ambitious but I will give you a said. I hope that all these gentle matter. I have much pleasure in he always was with matters asking His Excellency to take the terning the welfare of the troops, chair.

and said he would make inquiries. Some time later Mr. Sutherland de- tailed the more ambitious 'scheme he had in his mind.

The Project.

H.E. the G. O. C. said.-I havo asked you to be good enough to at- tend this meeting to-day to enable us to lay before you the project we have had in view for the holding

The Civil Element.

The Shanghai Tattoo.

come

of the weather during the first week turo and they will be added to as (Johnson, Stokes & Master). A., of September between the hours of circumstances demand and as Murdoch, F. A. Mackintosh, C. P.

City Bank of NY.), the Hon. Mr.

& p.m. and midnight, over the last names of these willing to assist Marcel, R. M. McLay (National 10 years, and strangely enough, are received.. although we have many evenings In conclusion

con-general outline.

idea

The Scenarlo.

thought that a purely Military Mr. Sutherland said it was Tattoo might not be acceptable to been suggested the whole community and it had

Mr.

an

say

Is

men will be willing to serve and unless we hear to the contrary we

cence, shall take it as a sign of acquies

Committees.

a sufficiently big inghamshire scene, showing a Bri- the Naval and Military Kaisha), S. Kinoshita (Nippon

Bone, J. H. Hunt and W. L. (China-building), Sir Robert Ho! Pattenden. Other members:-Mr. Tung (Hong Kong & Shanghai EW. Carpenter, Lieut. Col. L. G. Bank), T. N. Chau (59, Caine- Forsyth, J. Abe, Lieut.-Col. F. Central), Li Yau-tsun, Bird, Messrs. J. P. Braga, H. R. road), 5. W. Tae. (36, Queen's-road Hayley Bell, G. Duncan and B. Wylie.

dine Matheson & Co., Ltd.), R. O. Sutherland (Palmer & Turner, Reel Club). F. Sutton (P.W.D.), A. L. Shields (Shewan, Tomes & Co.), Dr. S. S. Strahan (Alexander-build- These committees, of course, as

ing),

C. L. Sandes, (Mercantile Col. Comyn said that when he

Mr. Sutherland says, are merely Bank), J. R. Middleton. Smith, planted the sced he had ro

that additional skeleton ones and we shall be glad M. H. Turner (Deacons), G. E. that it would blossom, out in the variety should be introduced into to receive names of other gentle Towns (Hong Kong & Shanghai grandiose scheme they were now that more support would accrue if tions to serve.

the undertaking. It was thought men, who have special qualifica- Bank), the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe of a Grand Tattoo in September hearing about.

(Capt. Superintendent of Police), Mr. Sutherland young ladies and young men next. Our objects in attempting said at that time that the Y.M.C.A. part in the venture.

took With regard to Chinese repre- B. Wylie ("South China Morning auch a thing, which I believe has authorities had been puzzling their Briefly describing the various est gentlemen present this evening

sentation, may I ask if the Chin-Post"), T. G. Weall (Dodwell & never before been held -in-Hong heads to find ways and means

Co.), H. P. White (Douglas, Kong are as follow:

to tableaux to be staged, Mr. Suther-will submit names of Chinese who Lapraik & Co.), Rev. G. T. (1) The hope of making some and had

raise funds and keep on their work land said these would be presented will be willing to serve, I suggest Waldegrave (Sailors' Home), Capt. money for Service charitica and that the best way

to the conclusion between the various displays by two names for each the com- A., J. L. Whyte (Government then to assist the new Naval and Tattoo.

was by a big military and elv units. After the mittces.

House), G. G. Wood (Leigh & Maitary Depot at the City Hall and

opening. by the massed bands he

Orango), Bt. Major R. A. Wolfe- enable that very popular institu- get the proceeds for the Benevo scene complete with a camp in the Col. Comyn said he had hoped to hoped there would be a Highland

Murray The following committees were T. B. Wilson (Robert Dollnr Line), (Headquarters Office), tion to keep its head above water. ient Association funds but they form

appointed:- (2) To give everyone something finally agreed that providing the episode would consist of a Buck- of a prologue. Another

Very Rev. Dean Swann (St. John's to think about outside their daily Tattoo was on

Working Committee.-Committee Cathedral), J. Abe (Mitsui Bussan routine in the hot. weather in pre-scale it might meet both financial tish soldier at an inn. There Y.M.C.A.. comprising the Hon. Sir Yusen Katsha), H. Mori (Yoko paring for it.

(3) To give a really good show mutual co-operation and goodwill typical May Day celebration and Cassidy, B. O. Blaker, Major E. J. Asia), the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewail needs, deciding to ask for the would be all the "revels" of a Henry Pollock, the Hon. Mr. hama Specie Bank), the Hon. Sir of the type held during recent of those who could help.

E. D. C. Wolfe, Messrs. P. S.. Shou-son Chow (Bank of East years at Olympia, Aldershot, etc.

he hoped that Morris dancing and which we hope, everyone in-

would be included. The Financial Side. cluding the Chinese, will enjoy.

A third episode would show the Referring again to Shanghai soldier departing for foreign ser Col. Comyn gald that profits of the Tattoo were devoted at the dock. A fourth would show half the vice and would depict a troopship to the Union Jack Club while the fort in the desert and this would other half of the profit was hand-be accompanied by a display by the (1) To enllat your sympathy ined to General Sir Johu Duncan to Indian troops and other units. the, undertaking and to explain it dispose of as he thought fit.

Publicity Committee.-Messrs. B. The fifth and final episode would Wylle, A. Hicks, G. W. C. Burnett, The local Military authorities show the return of the hero to his 0. T. Breakspear, F. A. Perry, J. K. (2) To ask for some financial had got together and bad now de village, being received with rejole-Hunt and W. Brackenridge. backing to enable ua to start it, cided on the general lines of the Ing, and also the inevitable mar- which will be explained later.

Finance Committee: - Messrs. Military part of the Tattoo. Arlage ceremony. (3) To inform you that His Ex- most. important question was that

Towns, G. M. Bryden, J. cellency the Officer Administering of Hghting and that would be in

Scenic Effects.

Fleming, B: 0. Blaker, H. R. A. & WATSON & CO., LIMITED, the Government has been ap charge of the Royal Engineers. The scenic effects and mechanical Kinloch.

Continuing, Mr. Sutherland said: Forsyth, A. Murdoch and D. the subject and has One part of the Military display promised to give the movement his would consist of massed bands, features have been talked over with Scenario Committee.Messrs. patronage and that the

Duncan, R. Sutherland, O DAY, the 4th June, 1928, all N MONDAY, KING'S BIRTH- Govern drums and pipes, these being feat Mr. George Duncan and when I tell George ment will render all assistance utes of Military tattoos.

you that he informs me that there W. A. Hannibal, C. P. Anderson possible.

Departments will be CLOSED. Each unit in Hong Kong was pre- are no difficulties whatsoever and and R. O. Sutherland. (4) To form the various compared to stage one Item all on its he will be glad of the opportunity

The chairman thanked the

The Hong Kong Dispensary, Dis- faittees necessary to carry on.

own, while the members of each of carrying out the necessary de-gathering for the attendance and Peasing Department, will be open- The idea of holding this tattoo unit were also prepared to give talls, I think we may say that half interest shown in the project...

ed, for dispensing prescriptions, originated in the mind of Colonel their services in

Mr. Pattenden proposed a vote

from 10 am to 1 p.m. and from Comyn who has experience of such as torchlight processions etc. part of our production is alreadying the chair and suggested that A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.

other displays, our work in connection with that

of thanks to the General for tak-6 p.m. to 7.80 p.m. (ja them as done at Home as an entire- or in any other way required. accomplished, and we can leave the ly Military show he has made all With regard to the King's Own matter in his capable and export- those present should take advan-Hong Kong, 31st May, 1928. enquiries regarding the tourna Scottish Borderers they were pre-enced hands with the utmost com-ed in the Hall. If that was done tage of the guarantee forms plac ment held at Shanghat not long agopared to and I will ask him to say a few wherever required and to place We have yet to find a producer

give their services fidence. words on the subject presently to the facilities of their headquarters for the scenario and this will be one explain how it stands from a Mili- at the disposal of others. In con- of the first matters to engage the tary point of view.

But on this occasion we propose Col. Skinner, who was not present tee.

cluston Col. Comyn mentioned that attention of the Working. Commit- to go further than they do at home that day, would be the general or did at Shanghai, as we propose supervisor of the Military part of to bring in the civil element also, the Tattoo. ie.. the Fire Brigade, St. John Ambulance, etc., and being for-

Our particular object, gentlemen. in asking you to attend this meet- ing is:-

to y'all.

proached on

duce

The Civilian Side.

G. E.

inconvenience would be saved... then he said; a ́lot of trouble and

The following were invited to the

Dr. G. B.

meeting

NOTICES.

NOTICE.

NOTICE.

MOONLIGHT FIGNA

C. G. Alabaster, C. P. Anderson cularised to be held on SATUR- We shall also require an energe(Palmer & Turner), F. Austin DAY, the End fast. has been tic Secretary for the civilian side (David & Co.), J. M. Alves (14, POSTPONED owing to inclement of the entertainment and we shall Chater-road), J. T. Bagram, G. M, weather. be glad to have any suggestion in Bryden, B. O. Blaker (Thompson &

this connection, either now or later Co.), the Hon. Mr. B. D. F. Belth take place on MONDAY, the 4th "It is hoped that this plenie will As already mentioned, a produce (Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.), inst. weather permitting.

tunate enough to have amongst us Mr. R. Sutherland Bald that His tion such as we have in view can N, 8. Brown (Butterfield & Swire), aquito exceptionally experienced Excellency, General Luard and producer in the person of Mr. Colonel Comys had already out not be run without funds and a Lt. Col. L. G. Bird (Palmer & Sutherland, we propose to intro-lined the general scheme of the is customary in similar under Turner), Lt. Col. F. Hayley Bell a scenario amongst other Grand Tattoo, so it only remained takings, the difficulty can only be (Chinese Customs, Kowloon), J. P. things. I will presently, ask Mr. for him to deal with matters from met by a Guarantee Fund. It is Braga (Braga & Co.), L. C. F. Sutherland to give you a general the civilian standpoint.

somewhat difficult, if not impos- Bellamy (Hong Kong Tramway Co., idea of what is proposed.

"I think the arrangement where-sible, at the moment, to estimate Ltd.), W. H. Bell (Asiatic Petro- Sympathy, encouragement and by we have composite committers of the entire cost of the Tattoo, but leum Co.), O. T. Breakspear a little financial backing, Gentle Service representatives and civi- sufficient information is at our dis- ("Daily Press"), G. W. C. Barnett men, is what we want, and I will land will commend itself to your posal to assure us that unless ("China Mall"), G. E. Hall Brutton now ask Colonel Comyn to address Speaking from our side, I would something of an unprecedented G. K. Hail-Brutton & Co.), make it perfectly clear mature eventuates we shall hava s CE. H. Beavis (Wilkinson & that, whereas everything possible stantial margin of profit as a Grist). W. S. Halley (WS, Balley & Co.), A. M. Bowes-Smith (516) verhead expenses The Peak), W. Brackenridge, C. H. some $7,000, Blason, E. Cock (Hong Kong & confident they Whampoa Dock Co.), P. S. Cassidy less tho: amount (Hutchison & Co.), Allan Cameron nominal Agure (Canadian Pacific Co.), Hon. Mr.

you..

like to

result of our efforts,

Military Standpoint. "Lieut. Col. L. J. Comyn, C.M.G., will be done to hold meetings and We put our DS.0., said the matter of a Tattoo conduct organisations with "as first arose in his mind in connection little loss of tlose and inconveni-

at the mon with the Benevolent Association ence to membora of Committees as by

although of the regiment, and be asked the possible, there will be a good deal General if something on those lines of hard and responsible work to which we consider should be HT-Creasy (Director, P.W.D

mention could be run for the benefit of the get through, but with proper guaranteed before embarking on E. W. Carpenter (P.W.D.), E funts of the Association Circu- organisation there is no reason the

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