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THURSDAY OCTOBER

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foreigner, have the right to re- In a letter to a local paper on DOUBLE FESTIVAL gard himself as master in his own August 22, 1928 Mr. Adler quoted country? But much depends on a statement from Mra. Eddy But NATIONAL DAY & CONFUCIUS

ANNIVERSARY

circumstances. Of Hong Kong a did not complete her sentence. liberal minded Chinese once truly Mrs. Eddy on page 164 of ScienceA aald: "We have given the British Health with Key to the Scriptures SIGNIFICANCE OF A BARREL!

a barren rock and they have con quotes Sir John Forbes, M.D., verted it-(and largely for the FRS, Fellow of the Royal Col While celebrations during the benefit of the Chinese)-Into a lege of Physicians, London, as day yesterday were more for the mountain of gold! So also of the follows:

17th anniversary of the founda-

Shanghai Settlements, foreigners "No systematic or theoretical tion of the Republic of China, the (and mainly the British) have classification of diseases or of festive spirit in the evening had. converted what was little better therapeutic agents, even yet pro much to do with the birthday of than a quagmire, a dreary swamp mulgated, is truc, or anything Confucius. on the western bank of the murky like the Truth and none can be Whangpoo, into a city that stands dopted as a safe guidance in In striking contrast to the squalor practice."

tian Science."

Decorations at the three lead- ing Chinese department stores (Messrs. Sincere's, the Sun Co.

of the so-called "Greater Shang- Mrs. Eddy then writes: "It is and Wing On's), which attracted hai"! However, what we have to just to say that generally the cul- large crowds, were typical of the bear in mind is that Shanghai is tured class of medical practition feeling in Hong Kong. One win- now the sixth largest city of the ars are grand men and women. daw was dressed up with a har world, thanks entirely to the therefore they are more scientific rel, the pun on the Chinese char Initiative and other qualities of than are false claimants to Chris-acter for which means "unifica- the foreigner.

tion"-obviously a tableaux de- A few references to Mrs. Eddy's picting the new era ushered in by writings in regard to this sub-combination of North and South. ject are given for those who seek Another window display was that For carrying 14 passengers in the Truth and enlightenment. of the birth of Confucius, the excess, the coxswain of the motor Mis 80: 25 S & H 159; 30, S & H

great sage. boat "Cheung Fat" was fined $14 464:13; & S&H 279.26 and Nearly all the Chinese thea- by Commander J. B. Newill, S & H 444:7. D.S.O., R.N., this morning.

There is also a most interesting either woven about the life of tres put on new plays last night, and Illuminating article dealing Confucius, or connected in other most ably and convincingly On Sunday morning next, Octo-with

ways. this question in the ber 14, at St. Andrew's Church, "Christian Science Watchman" at the. South China restaurant Kowloon, the usual 11 o'clock ser for August by Annie C. Bill.

vice will be also a Special Parade Service for Scouts and Cubs. The preacher will be the Commission- er, the Rev. G. T. Waldegrave; | M.A.

A Chinese woman, who pleaded

guilty to a charge of the larceny

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Hong Kong, Oct. 9.

Native bankers met at dinner

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of $79 and a quantity of jewellery, THE "BLACK BIRDS" October as laid down by Ordin

was sentenced to two months' hard labour" at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday Defen- dant's husband refused to com- pensate the complainant.

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ANTI-PIRACY PROBLEMS

war,

PLEASING MINSTRELS AT

STAR THEATRE

CROONING DARKIES

These pre-

ance.

Reference to Communism Reference to the teachings of Confucius being endangered by the invasion of Communism with íts pernicious doctrines was The case, in which the coxswain

made by Mr. Li Yik-mui. who led In yesterday'a observances at the Judging from the size of the Taiping theatre, held by the Con- was summoned for making fast on the Station. This, in itself, has alongside the a.s. "Oregon" while crowd at the Star Theatre lastucian Association of Hong Kong obvious drawbacks in that the underway on October 6, was ad-night it will be a long while be- Mr. A. E., Wood, Director of pirates, upon sighting a man-o-journed till to-morrow. The de fore Kowloon folks will want to Education, was present at the fendant pleaded not guilty. An- sing "Bye-bye Blackbirds" Wil- Yeung Chung Girls School's would undoubtedly do to other case, in which the coxswain bur's collection of darkies, at the "double ten" celebration in the death their foreign victims and of the steam launch Tagawa" opening performance yesterday, Koshing Theatre,

At the University, a concert merge with the passengers who, was summoned for falling to pleased everybody. in turn, would be afraid to reves observe the rule of the road, was sented a light, clean show, with was given in the Great Hall by the

adjourned.

plenty of singing and dancing, Union, Mr. Peter Pau (President) the attackers' identities. But a

and there was not a dull moment: poke on "Double Tenth" and Mr. scheme which aimed at the active

It is distinctly a He-man perform-W. W. Hornell, C.I.E (Vice-Chan Sentence of six weeks' hard la- ance, for the four ladies given on ceilor) on the teachings of Con- co-operation of all three branches bour was imposed on a Chinese, the programme do very little and Lucius. Those taking part were: of our fighting services might at the Kowloon Magistracy yes that not over well. However, the the Varsity Orchestra (Messrs. terday, charged with being in un-numbers are put on in rapid suc-Chan Fung-kee, N. Botelho, Woo stand a chance of success, We

lawful possession of a knife, cession and the men work wonder- Chok-heng, Harold Leung, Laut think, if the Home Government wooden gags and a coil of wire. fully hard. Mr. Buddy La Roach Min-hin), Miss A. Remedios, Miss would consent to its trial. In a It was understood, however, that last night soon established, him-Y, Lo, Mr. Wong Kwan-ming, colony of workers a volunteer ser- the informer, who had since dle-self as favourite, doing many solo Mr. G. S. Sentky. vice of guards, as Singapore appeared, had play. Schofield numbers as well as acting as a Twelve schools were represent- defendant. Mr. W. Schofield superb corner-boy, and Mr. Franked in the students' celebration at adopted after the "Anking" out pointed out to the defendant that Rogere, described as "America's the Chinese Y.M.C.A. in Bridges- rage, is out of the question, but a be should not have taken the remier Negro ventriloquist," street. few soldiers on every British ves-things, especially the knife. Tave and excedent exhibition of The playground adjoining the that difficult art. At the piano boys' building was prepared with sel, together with additional naval

The annual general meeting of Mr. Frank Shiver indulged in two flag poles and suitable de- patrols and air patrols, and a the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club some eccentric plaving which was corations. Mr. K. L. Chau, M.A tightening-up of radio communi- (Ladies Section) is to be held very well received, his imitation (President) took the platform Hong Kong, Thursday, Oct. 11, 1928. cations, might show us a way in in the Helena May. Institute, on of a great pianist "recking the with the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow Monday, October 22, at 11 am. House," and the Misses Gladys and the Rev. Cheung Man-cheu.. which the piracy evil could be The report states that the chain Jackson and Lottle Brown, and After prayer and music by the combated.

nionship, 1928, was won by Mra. Mestre. Clifford Dunson and band, the two flags were raised to- The bugbear of any proposal for Tottenham, with Mrs. Whyte-Puddy Brown combined in a gether and cheered...

Smith us runner-up. Other com-dering: turn showing variations Sir Shou-son Chow, gave an ad- On a problem so obviously dif- official intervention is, of course, petitions resulted as follows of the Black Bottom, Varsity dress, as follows:----

the international aspect of any Railway Cup, Miss Russell; Tag-Drag, etc. Others who helped a "The seventeenth anniversary. ficult of solution as is the piracy such action, but in a matter of gart Cup, Mrs. G. Murray: Cap- sterling programme along were of the Chinese Republic is the problem it.is. as well to obtain all this kind, the acquiescence and/tain's Cup. Mrs. L. G. Dodwell. Messra. Frank and Claude Burns. happiest one we have celebrated the suggestions and advice it is

Morgan Prince and Norman because during the sixteen years

The Patronised by Mr. A. E. Wood Stewart::

coloured-boy previous there have been many possible to obtain, and it is in even the active co-operation of the this connection that we draw at- Nationalist Government should be and many prominent people, of crooning in both parts of the pro-difficulties and struggles. In order was pleasing, and alto acquire the happiness of peace. tention to the views of a contem-obtainable. After all, nothing like the educational circle, the Kogramme porary, at Singapore, as published aggression would be practised by Shing Theatre had a full house together the Black Birds put up and prosperity we have to make

such guards and patrols; they lege presented a celebration pro-ing to

when the Yeun Chung Girl Col-show well worth seeing and listen-

would be concerned with protec-gramme there yesterday. The tive duties only. Moreover, the decoration of the theatre and the problem has got to be tackled, and arrangement of accommodation tackled soon. Memories tend to teachers and the senior students; As the Bathing Picnics organ were ably carried out by the lady

|grow short and impressions less while the younger puplis` dis- against pirates yet evolved." Now vivid out here and already the played some interesting and ised by the above Club through praiseworthy subjects. A day's out the Summer have now come "Anking" affair has drifted to the good amusement was made up by to an end, the Club has arranged armed guards have been tried in

back of the public's mind, but no a well-acted Chinese drama that to institute a series of Rambles "We must also depend upon ships out of Hong Kong and it has been decided, not without civilised State can calmly watch pleased the audience very much, on Saturday afternoons through talent. We require well educated out the cooler season of the year. people to run the country. We such happenings as brutal

The first of these will take place must choose this talent from good reason, that they are un-

piracies the while attempting to satisfactory. These guards, how do nothing for their prevention.

Saturday next, October 13, among the youth of to-day. Our When the members will meet at youth are the pillars of the na ever, were locally-recruited

the Kowloon Ferry at 2.30 p.m., tion. You have such qualifica- Indians of the watchman and

proceeding by bus to Kowloon tions and opportunities, therefore policeman type, and there is no

MRS, EDDY'S WRITINGS

Gity, and walk from there to you must study hard and learn. Shatin Station vin Shatin Pass, & self-control. When your educa indication that our Singapore con- Shanghai, sometimes (rather

halt being made en route for tea. tion is completed you can help the (To the Editor of the "Chbus Mai"). It is anticipated that these walks country and elevate society. temporary had such men in view

fancifully) described as the

Sir With reference to Mr will be almost as popular as the "Although I am old, I have am- when laying down what is a most "Paris of the East" and, almost as Adler's letter which appeared in bathing picnics have been during bition still, and I expect the definite opinion. More likely than fancifully, "The Model Settle- your issue of October 1, 1928, in the summer,

young men of to-day to utilise not: regular troops were in the ment," has gained new distine which he claims that it is impos

their education and knowledge to writer's mind, and if this is so, we tion. It is now the world's sixth titioner to co-operate with med! sible for a Christian Science prac

The man who fell from an ex-help the country to be prosperous have a suggestion before us that largest city. That, at least, is cal Science and concludes with press train near Pangbourne, and powerful. In the years to has not been fully tried out in the claim of the Chinese author the following sentence They are Reading, has been identified as come this celebration will be an local shipping circles. A move in Itles of we presume, Greater diametrically opposite, and no- Mr. William J. Woodcraft, aged endless occasion, with increasing

on another page. Here it is

stated that "in the ordinary course. Me provision of armed guards for ships is a matter for the regular garrison, and it is the most effective means of guarding

World's Sixth City

at Shanghai." - These authorities,

this direction has been made, true would appear, nowadays enough in regard to the passen ger vessels of one line and with entire satisfaction so far as we are able to learn, to all concerned

nether:

the mili

uld be prepared rvices of gars

protection

CORRESPONDENCE.

OB

ST. ANDREW'S Y.M.C.

sacrifices. At present the North

and the South have been united and we are getting rid of our mis- understandings.Now with a true spirit of patriotism we can

foundation and such efforts we devote our energies to righteous- ness and justice. With such a an expect peace and prosperity in the country.

Pillars of the Nation

where In all her

does 36, single of Banbury, who had significance year after year We Mrs. Eddy that the two been lodging at Didcot, where he must give three cheers for the I wish was employed in a Government Y.M.C.A. for arranging this cele

Chinese Republic and thank the systems can be combined to suggest that Mr. Adler has stores depot.. overic

verapa ertinent ach passages

the so-called "Greater Shangh as the most important part of Shanghal and national Settle Conces

bled

Healing

reat caution

Exercises

Included songs,

o Shi-tong an ting the history of he Republicania

Mies

bration UE

There followed rousing cheers for the Republic, the fing, and the speaker, Then the field was to make room for the 100,000 firecrackers that had been donated for the occasion.

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