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U.S.A. AND THE PHILIPPINES

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FRIDAY

on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednes. LIVELY MUSICAL COMEDY day, February 25, 28 and 27.

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LATE SIETE MAN

PORTRAIT PRESENTED TO THE EUROPEAN Y.M.C.A. ̈ ̈ UNVEILED BY GOVERNOR

portrait of the fato Sir

The Stock Exchange will be closed at noon on race days on Monday, February 25, Tuesday, Fuary 27, and Saturday, March Co. presented "Oh Kay" last twelve years, was unveiled by February 26, Wednesday, Feb- The Banvard Musical Comedy Henry May, who was a president of the European Y.M.C.A., for evening at the Star Theatre, His Excellency the Governor Kawloon, to adother large aud (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.) at

12.

The annual meeting of share ence holders in the Green Island The Company were in excellent Cement Co., Ltd., will be held at form, and "Oh Kay" containing

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was

a

toon, last evening. the Association's building, Kow-'.

His Excellency was welcomed

the office of the company, St. many of P. G. Wodehouse's by the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, George's Building, on Wednes-acteristic witticisms, provided day, March 13, at noon.

the Company with a good chance., R.; president of the Asso- Shorty McGee, played admirably trait in the lounge, in the pre- clation. After unveiling the por Notice has been given at the by Edgar Stanmore, Registry of the forthcoming mar- Butler not of the "Jeeves" type, sence of a large gathering, "Sir

Cecil said:- riage of Mr. W. Bruce Patie, mas- and the audience simply, at ter mariner, s.a. "Haining" to times rocked with laughter when-

The whole of Sir Henry May's Miss F. E. George, schoolmistress, ever the popular comedian appear- life, from 1881 to 1919, save for a c/o Royal Naval Dockyard. ed. "Oh Kay" is rich with brief absence of little more than humour, bright singing and de-a year in Fiji, was identified with

Six cases of smallpox-all Chin-lightful dancing, while the actual the fortunes of the Colony of ege-were notified yesterday, plot is, of course, absolutely bur-Hong Kong, and for seven years, three being from the Victória dis- |'esque. The author is in his from 1912 to 1919, he was Gov- trict and three from Kowloon. | alement extricating Jimmy jernor of the Colony. It is dif Two cases of enteric fever, both Winter, played capitally by Jack ficult for me to say all that I feel Chinese, were also reported. Désmonde, from his numerous about Sir Henry May, for I loved

amorous entanglements.

him and was intimately associat-

It is advertised that Draft Pro- Jack Desmonde possesses a fine ed with him, both in public and grammes and entry forms for the voice but his vocal items are by in private life. first extra Race meeting to be held no means the least of his accom- When he was Colonial Secre on March 9, may be obtained at olishments. His duets with thetary, from 1907 to 1909, I was his the Race Course, Hong Kong Club very popular Cherry Wilmott, a Assistant Colonial Secretary, and and Causeway Bay stables. Tri-strong Hong Kong favourite, who when he administered the Gov- tries close on March 4, at noon. presents Lady Kay gives us a clue ernment in 1910, I was his Private to the comedy's pecullar title. Secretary. This, however, is not A.Chinese woman named Chan Cherry Wilmott had a great re-an occasion on which it is proper Sze (32), of No. 177, Shanghai-ception last night and had dif- to speak of the eminent life-long street, Yaumati, died at the ficulty in retiring after her many service given to Hong Kong by Kwong Wah Hospital yesterday very clever items.

Sir Henry May as an administra- afternoon from opium poisoning Frank Atkinson as the Duke of tor, and I need only mention stated to have been self-adminis- Datchet is a very able comedian briefly what he did for the Young tered. She expired soon after and dancer of the familiar Men's Christian Association in ber admission to the hospital. George Grossmith type and his this Colony,

dancing items were particularly 12 Years President ently oblivious of the fact

Shareholders of the Hong enjoyable and very original."'_ 'All] He was President of the Asso- Kong & Shanghai Banking Cor-the others were 'equally good. ciation for twelve years, and dur- when they were in office, Dr.poration are reminded that the an- There is not a dull moment ing that time he took the keenest Woodrow Wilson, their powerful nual meeting will be held at 12 throughout the evening. To- interest in its work. leader, seemed to be quite as re-noon to-morrow, to be followed night "Oh Kay" will again be pre-largely instrumental in procuring

by the extraordinary meeting at sented. luctant as any Republican Presi-12.45 pm., both to be in the City

that

dent to give up the Philippines Hall.

or concede to them any larger measure

over of

by what has happened during the past three decades there is very little likelihood that any serious change of any kind will take place, even though the Democrats may continue to make strong and uncritical statements regarding America's connection with the *Islands.

"ON APPROVAL”

A.D.C. GIVE BRILLIANT SECOND PERFORMANCE

The second performance of "On

i

He was

for the Association the fine site upon which stands the building in which we now are. He also col- lected considerable subscriptions towards the building fund of the Association, being himself a gen- erous contributor to that fund.

It is therefore, right and pro

of the Y.M.C.A.

At about 6.40 p.m., yesterday, of independence than a small fire broke out on the they had previously. Millions of second floor of No. 187, Hospital- American dollars have been spent street, Shamshuipo. The alarm on the Philippines and very con- was immediately sent through to

the Kowloon Fire Brigade from Approval" by the A.D.C., in the per that his portrait should have siderable improvements, particu- Mongkok Police Station. An en- Theatre Royal last night, was an honoured place in this institu- larly in the interior have been gine arrived and the flames were even better than it was on the tion to remind all who come here made. Is it then at all likely extinguished without difficulty, opening night. The action of the of the debt which they owe him Only a few pieces of furniture play runs on oiled wheels and the and, more than that, to encourage that any responsible American were damaged.

four actors play with such ease them to lead the life of Christian Administration will agree to the

and polish that it is difficult to endeavour, of fortitude in adver-

has what

Harmston's Circus was again remember that one is watching sity, and of courage in well-doing, passing long since been regarded as an in-well patronised last night when an "Amateur. Production." The of which he was a signal exam

the management presented a performance given was much ple

His Excellency then inspected tegral part of America? Judging lengthy programme, a feature of better than many of the profes

the building accompanied by which was the variety of the en- sional shows given in Hong Kong. Capt. Whyte, Mr. W. L. Fattenden tertainment given. The Nelson The diction of all four actors is Trio, the Shaw sisters, and the remarkably good and not a word and Mr. John H. Hunt, secretary Mackie sisters were again to the of the witty dialogue is lost.

Lucy Greensmith is entirely de- Immediately following the un- fore, a performance by the lions winding up an enjoyable evening's lightful as "Helen" and plays with veiling ceremony, the annual

charm. humour, and sweetness,

meeting of the Association was entertainment.

B. L. Seton-Winton is simply held under the Chairmanship of Yesterday afternoon three rob-excellent as the kind-hearted and the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock.

Before presenting his review of bers, armed with revolvers and faithful "Richard;" and specially daggers, raided a Chinese re-good when he really "breaks the report, Sir Henry said that the question of the "Red sidence at No. 638, Shanghai-out" in the last act.

Eva Davidson gives such a Triangle" magazine was raised at Senator King, in introducing street, Yaumati. They entered his bill "granting independence to the second floor where there were finished performance as the cyni- the last annual meeting but it It is interesting to observe that the Philippine Islands," certainly only three women. These were cal "Maria" that we are reluctant had been found impossible to start speedily overpowered, after which to criticise an interpretation so the paper again. He had been every now and again one of the did not improve his prospects by the rascals ransacked the flat and full of force and character but speaking to the Secretary that American stole money and jewellery valued we still think that she fails some-afternoon and he thought that it Democrats of the U.S. Senate or declaring that the

at about $100.

what in the first act by refusing was not practicable to resume of the House of Representatives sovereignty in the Philippines

to avail herself of the opportuni- publication of the "Red Triangle." The report, he continued, show- has something more or less re- "was being maintained to permit Sir Robert Ho Tung is to deliver ties for being charming, which levant to say on the subject of of their exploitation by American an address at the foundation-the author offers in the opening cd many activities and he was She shows the claws in particularly pleased to notice the the Philippine Islands." Almost capitlists." Such a statement, stone ceremony of the Chinese scene.

Y.M.C.A. Kowloon branch, the velvet sheath the moment the growing library, from which he invariably they demand its imme-apart from being absurd when Waterloo-road, near Kwong Wa curtain rises, when she might had just taken a book which he diate return to the Filipinos, thus made in the United States Senate, Hospital, at 8 p.m., to-morrow. have camouflaged them by that had not come across elsewhere, implying that the Islands are is much more like the thoughtless Madame Wu Ting-fang, who is an fascinating "Ellis Jeffrey's man- Sir Henry also referred to the a Socialistic old Hong Kong resident and the ner" which we all know so well. sporting and other activities and

de- more of a nuisance to America utterance of

widow of China's most famous That mixture of charm and petu- also to the Naval and Military than they are worth; that Ameri-mogogue than of a responsible diplomat (who took a great inter-lance, worldly-wisdom and child work which had been greatly cans have already spent far too Senator of the American Senate est in the Y.M.C.A.) is to per-like helplessness, which would assisted by the Grand Tattoo. In much time and money on them The less Democrats say about the form the ceremony of laying the have justified "Richard's" life- connection with that he thought

stone,

long devotion! In the 2nd and they should pass a vote of thanks 3rd acts, however, Eva Davidson to the members of the com- and that it will be merely Philippine Islands the better will

Whilst being driven down the was all that author and audience mittees responsible for its organ- isation. He would like to mention a care of good money going after it be for all seriously concerned, bad to continue in such a futile for obviously neither Democratic steep incline from Hollywood- could desire.

road into Queen's-road West yes- One had almost expected to Mr. R. Sutherland who, although Thus the Democrats, nor Republican Party leaders terday afternoon, a handcart got find Major Macready in the role in indifferent health, continued of control, In an at- of the. "Duke" for it is a part with the work until forced to give Then who also add something to the have any intention at least no out effect that the Islands, having immediate intention of making tempt to stop the vehicle, the which would have fitted him like up and take a holiday.

coolies swerved to one side of a glove. However, M. M. Mans there was Lt. Col. Comyn, Mr., belonged to their native races any change in the country's policy the road. Two Chinese pedes wins many a laugh and adds con- W. L. Pattenden and Mr. J. H. for

with regard to the Islands." centuries, should con-

trians were knocked down by the siderably to his laurels in the Hunt who had all performed cart before it was pulled up. They part, and is an admirable foll to yeoman service in the Tattoo 'or- tinue in their hands now and for all time.

Good Work The Republicans,

both suffered injuries which ne the others. All the more credit ganisation. altruistic in a different way,

cessitated their removal to the to him for making a success of a

Sir Henry said that during the Government Civil Hospital. Their part which does not really suit condition is not serious.

him.

past year the Association had murmur something to the effect

The audience last night show-been put to heavy expenses which that the natives, being their The motor cycle raffle organised

ed their appreciation of the play would not, however, be recurring. "little brown brothers," it is, of by St. Peter's Young Men's Club

by plenty of applause and also, by He was convinced that the Asso- wonderful baskets and boliquets ciation was doing good work and course, the duty of good Ameri-will be drawn on Tuesday at 9 p.m.

in the Club house,

AMBULANCE BRIGADE AT of flowers The A.D.C. deserve he felt proud that he was enter- cans to continue to govern them

THE RACES

all success and packed houses for ing on the tenth year of his pre- and lead them and their country Creditors in the estate of

the rest of the run? and we shall sidency, being the successor to Edward Clark Rock (deceased) along the true paths of prosperity are notified that claims must be duties has been arranged for the to see "On Approval.

The following programme of have pity for those unable to go Sir Henry May whose portrait had just been unveiled by H.E. And so it goes on. Jones bills submitted to Mesars, Te'o and St. John Ambulance Brigade at

-A, W.

the Governor. and King, bills are the panaceas Hodgson by March 14..

the Race Meeting:

Mr. P. S Cassidy, Mr. L. D. suggested and over which con- Mrs. W. T. Southorn will dis- and Kowloon Divisions.

Monday, Feb. 25: Y.M.C.A.

Woman at Shoreditch County Scott and Mr. W. H; Bell were re- Court Tbrought this case once elected directors on the proposal troversies rage: and deputations tribule the prizes at the Italian Tuesday, Feb, 26 Mongkok before. I waited in the passage of Mr. W. E. Robinson, seconded pass to and fro from the Philip Convent, 36, Cafe-road, on Mon- and Indian Divisions,

for a long time, and when I asked by Mr. H. J. Fountain, the meet- pine Islands to Washington, DC. day, March 4, at 5 p.m. All Wednesday, Feb. 27-St. gentleman about it he said it ing concluding with a vote of thanks to the chairman proposed is now fully years and parents invited more had been scratched

sions. Each of the above men- The Judge (smiling): No. not by Mr. P. S. Cassidy. aince the United States undertook A Chinese boy named Fu Fo- tioned Divisions will supply two scratched; struck out!...... the imperial task of improving ping (14) was yesterday admit Stretcher Parties

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