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FOR

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1931.

A "FIRST-CLASS TOMBSTONE."

wore "dicky" shirts and ready.I used to regard going out to the

Victoria Home aa a made ties.

run into the country, and I remember, on more At Home this could never hap-than one occasion, a little vernacular pen, even in those Bond Street or day school we had on the way ther Savile Row "gentlemen's par-being robbed bocause it Was BO

isolated. lours," where you are "eut," sartorially, but not personally but if the present rate of develop. Fashionable emporiums out ment is maintained, Kowloon will watiam Eyre, a blind journeyman

We may not faretell the future,

Extraordinary Will of a

Tailor.

The remarkable will of Mr. imi-again be a different place in toh

years time, I believe in Hong who died in December 1928, came tailor, of Fulham Road, Fulham, Kong." Sir Paul Chater more than before Mr. Justice Bateson in the

Probate Division.

The Public Trustes sought to pro-

to

East which seek to tate the Gieves, Poole's, Scholte's; and Davies of London, once said to me. He meant, of would extend their business' by course, the whole Colony-he be leaps and bounds, I feel sure, if lieved that the developments which

are taking place would be maintain (Pound the wil and codicil, and the only they would import a few cd.

will was opposed by the relatives on salesmer who know how I have often thought of the the ground that Mr. Eyre was of make one feel at home and do splendid faith of the early pioneers unsound mind at the time when the

living in will and endteil were made. not underline in their manner the out here-and

what I suppose visible signs of one's poverty. oldest house

is probably the Trustee, said that

Mr. C. Mortimer, for the Publie in the Colony, I am

Mr. Eyre had The "democratic" atmosphere of more reminded especially

thirteen children, of whom some of the the East, one feels, is bad for the large vision

had died. Mr. Eyre's and bold faith of

estate was about $3,400, social complexions of some of us, Vincent Stanton, who was respon- pro-

Comfort and Utility.

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Price

$27.50

each.

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$49.50 to $65.00.

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Now I admire that young man's

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giving to men who cannot justif/sible bath for the building of the buried in a private grave for The will directed that Mr. Eyre Cathedral and St. Paul's College himself and his two daughters, the change a distorted sense of These pioneers planned largely and Lilian and Daisy, if unmarried at

values.

News in Brief.

they planned well,

the time they died.

"The Funeral expenses," the will

I am sure that so long as he lives it will bring joy to the heart of Mr. Johnston that during his minis added, "to be fixed at £100, and to New regulations for hawkers are try out here he has seen the erection be in first-class style with motor

of this Church, and that all you conveyances for same. Government the

Also I who have been his co-workers will wish to have paid the sum of 22 to share with him in that joy.

all my friends attending funeral for their expenses incurred.

published Gazette.

in

I often wondered as I used to see A list of Justices of the

"I leave the sum of £500 in order Pence is published in the Govern. Sir Paul Chater in St. Andrew's Church whether there did not come

to have a first-class tombatone, a to him at times a sense of great joy ornamented nument, preferably beautifully kept flower bed, and an

ment Gazette.

A boy, Cheung Kam, aged one your, was yesterity taken to the Government Civil Hospital auffer- ing from sealds to his head and face. It is stated that the lad pulled a pot of hot soup off a table,

ward.

It is notified that at the

ex-

at having given to the congrega, tion their spiritual home. And inscription on same. now. gain, his munificence has!

"Also a further sum of £400 for made possible the building of the upkeep and beautifying of grave, tombstone. and monument for the nion Church, Kowloon, to be for which will centre some of the most more. incidental expenses attached. to forty years or you a spiritual home, a place around space of thirty

sacred experiences of life. offer

This sura, viz.. £1,000, to be the first

during the time he has been among passion for

be

Other Greetings.

a

he systematically starved, over- worked, and beat."

saving

money that ԱՅ and I wish him and his amounted to a mania, and his estate God's richest blessing for the days "was only accumulated

at the ex- to come."

pense of his wife and family, whom

Pastor Cheung delivered

There had been some difficulty. speech in Chinese, which the Rev.

F. Short, translated.

sait Mr. Mortimer, about one of the inbours of Rev. Mr, Johnston dur- the will-the Society for the Wel- Mr. C. C. Hickling eulogised the charitable institutions mentioned in

ing his seven

of Ministry fare of the Blind-as it was impos- in Kowloon.

sible to find a society of exactly

Injured through falling down It hole in the companion way of theos, from my heart, congratulations charge on the state and take pre- 8.3. Chun King, which is lying at and wish you God-speed in all the cedence over all other allocations,"

Mr. Eyre made bequests to a the Taikoo Dockyard undergoing work that shall be done here.

I cannot conclude without adding|home for aged tailors, and to the repairs, Chan Ah-san (48) employ- ed na a cook, died shortly after personal word. Both as a fellow Regent Street Polytechnic. These minister and A brother-Mason 1bequests included large pictures of have known Mr. Johnston well dur-Jhimself, to be hung in the institu ing the seven years he has been in tions named, in recognition of the pluck and frankness, and veryration of three mouths from date Hong Kong. I want to way to Mr.legacies left to them. much wish that I had the cour-the Tat Che Steamship Company, to him for his friendship and help defence, said that Mr. Eyre had a Johuston that I have been grateful Mr. Mortimer, reading from the uge to do likewise, for there is Limited will, unless cause is shown more than a modicum of truth in to the contrary, be struck off the what he said. Often have I, and Register of Companies and

dissolved. probably hundreds of my fellow men, gazed longingly and lovingly His Majesty the King has not, fat a claret-hued pair of silk been advised to exercise his power pyjamas in the window of a fash- of disallowance with respect to the following Ordinance:Ordinance ionable draper's. It would No. 28 of 1930-An Ordinance to have taken little in these impose Duties in respect of admis». moods of admiration to forget sian to Entertainments. the rate of exchange and rush in

Admitted to the Government Civil Mr. F. C. Mow Fung. speaking that name: The Public Trustee had recklessly and order half a dozen Hospital at 10.30 p.m. yesterday, a on behalf on the Kowloon Re been advised that he was not bound pairs. Even if you are single, married woman, Li To Chuen-ho.sidents' Association, gave a com-to expend the extravagant sum left there is a luxurious pleasure in red 25 years, died at 11.20 p.m.prehensive review of the vast de-by Mr. Eyre for the tombstone, donning claret-hued silk pyjamasing, which she is alleged

from the effects of opium poison-velopment of Kowloon during the grave, and its upkeep.

to have past few years.

The Middlesex Hospital, as one especially if you have a

The Rev. W. Walton Rogers, the of the residuary legatees, had been long taken at 7. Kam Wah Street. mirror in your bedroom.

Rev. E. G. Powell, and the Rev. H. approached with regard to the sum So

Giess were that many times have I been on walk, a Russian man, whose name Stated to have been unable to

to ex-saved, and they volunteered to give among others press congratulations.

up half their share of the extra the verge of purchasing these is at present not known,

money-which would he half of the and other articles of masculine moved to the Government Civil Hox-

sum which would be saved-for the benefit of the relatives. The Public pital from the Kowloon Canton Railway Station yesterday.

Trustee would, if it were possible to He

identify the other residuary legates, make a suggestion that they adopt the same course.

Was re

Hong Kong. Saturday, April 18, 1931. Wear. But the thought of timid-

ly asking the price, of saying in had, arrived by train from Canton, ja strangled whisper, "only one and had a letter written by a pair, please," or of ordering less European doctor In which It was than two dozen collars or pairs requested that he be taken to hos-

{pital. of socks, has always overwhelm- ed me.

ADVERSARIA.

sale here."

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RADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

The following programme will broadcant to-day from the

Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 356

4-7 p.m.-Chlaese Programme. 7-11.30 p.m.-European Pro- gramme of Victor & H.M.V. Re- cords kindly supplied by Messrs. S. Moutrie & Co.

Orchestral

Song-

7-7.30 p.m.-Operatic.

Traviata-Prelude to Act 1 (Verdi), Traviata-Prelude to Act 3 (Verdi),

Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra (6094). Lacrezia Borgia-Drinking Song-

It's Better to Laugh (Donizetti),

Sigrid Onegin, Contralto (1367), Pianoforte Solc→→

Variations on Themes from Carmen

(Bizet-Horowitz),

Valdimir Horowitz (1327).

Duct

Song---

Lucia Why Lament Ye!

(Donizetti),

Beniamino Gigli-Ezio Pinza (8006), Barbiere di Siviglia-Dawn With

Her Rosy Mantle (Rossini), Barbiere di Siviglia- If My Name

You Would Know (Rossini),

Tito Schipo, Tenor (1180). 7.30-8.10 p.m.-Musical Comedy

"Without fear, favour or malice."

Fearing political Intimidation in The other day af

Heung Shan, his native district, metres. In the past I have been there Siu Wah, (49), a retired military Our Superior young acquaint-

for ties and hats and shirts, but officer, attempted to commit suicide Salesmen. ance, whose

never did I enter or leave with-by jumping off the Mongkok ferry actions are

Man Lok yesterday. He was out feeling that something was rescued by boat men in the vicinity bolder than judicious, entered

wrong with my dress; that my and taken to hospital. A letter the "establishment" of a certain

cheeks were unshaven, my cuffs which he had left behind set forth draper, ("shop" would be out of

the reasons he had for desiring to were frayed, or that I was not take his life. *the question here) and

entirely the opulent person who calmly addressed one of the

was expected to patronise 'assistants

follows: "I

the "establishment.”

UNION CHURCH. Super- should be obliged if you would cilious smirks deterred me from give me a list of prices of asking to see materials for shirt-

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES the various articles you have forings, to "look round," as I love to

TO KOWLOON.

in any shop, and I felt that I had AUSPICIOUS GATHERING. The assistant brought him a'

no right to be there at all. bundle of brochures Illustrating

Once this led to some incon-an "At Home" held in the Kow- There was a large attendance at; burburys, shirts, socks, ties and

venience. The window display leon Union Church Hall last night, evening dress equipment, and, as

on one occasion contained an when congratulatory -messages his facial expresston seemed to

assortment of Club and School were voiced on the completion and require explanation, my friend

official opening of the New Union ties, one of which I was entitled Church in Jordan Road on April added: "You see, I hate coming to wear. In I walked, with the 10. Vocal selections were render- into your place and asking the intention of making a purchase, ed by the male voice choir of the price of things. An effort always but I received such an ironical kind permission of Lt. Col. R. F. Sons o' Guns--Selections,

South Wales Borderers, with the & Light Opera. leer that I forgot all about the Gross, D.S.O.

New Mayfair Orchestra ties, and murmured feebly, "Er,

(C1982). Mr. J. P. Warren presided over The Three Musketeers Vocal Gems, the gathering and Of

among those i

Light Opera Co. (C1800). have you any green hats?"

present were the Minister (the Bitter Sweet-Selections,

Jack Hylton & His Orchestra course, they had no green hats, Rev. J. Horace Johnston, B.A.), the

(C1797). as I expected, so I walked out, Bishop of Victoria (the Right Rev. Mister Cinders-Vocal Goms, miserably conscious of my in-C. R. Duppuy, D.D.), the Rev. W.

Light Opers Co. (C1088). ability to impress.

Walton Rogers (Vicar of St. An- drew's Church), the Rev. E. .G. The assistant, as was only to It is very depressing if you Hong Kong), the Rev. Frank Short, Powell (Minister of Union Church, be expected, perhaps, looked at want to buy a certain article, the Rev. H. Gless, Pastor Cheung him in blank astonishment for an which no other shop sells, and are (Hop Yat Church) and Mr. F. C. instant, and then replied, with an "put off" by a patronising man-loon Residents' Association),

Mow Fung (President of the Kow- air of disapproving apology: ner for which there can be no

Bishop's Wishes. "Oh, you have no need to feel passible justification. It is quite Addressing those present, his that, sir, no need at all. We are unaccountable. One may be well-Lordship said:— always glad to see you here." received in good society, where Mr. Johnston, Ladies and Gentle- men,-No one can know Kowloon That by no means satisfied thejone's virtues and personal dis- without being impressed with the young man, particularly as super-tinctions are known and valued, great developments that are taking cilious grins were appearing on yet on entering an "establish place. the faces of other assistants in ment" one is received as though Kowloon is, without question, a very Looking back over ten years, the background, so he grabbed he had overdrawn his account or different place to what it was then

seems to be made to make me! feel that you are conferring a favour upon me. For that rea son, although I realise that the goods you sell are better than anywhere else locally, I dislike coming here and am obliged to go to second-rate shops."-

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8.10.8.43 pm- Trio in D Minor (Mendelssohn),

Cortot, Thibauld & Casals (DB1072-75). Piano Wolam.

8.43-9.30 p.m.-A Concert.

Nocturne Raguze (Schelling),

Ignace Jan Paderewski (6700),

Song-

A Perfect Day

(Carrie Jacoba-Bond), The Rosary (Rogers & Nevin),

Roan Ponsello, Soprano Violla Solo-

. (1009). Persian Song (Glinka Zimbalist), Waltz in G Flat (Chopin),

Efrem Zimbalist (1154).

Song

(Kipling & Damrosch), On the Road to Mandalay

Danny Deever

Mr. Justice Bateson found in favour of the will and codicil set up by the Public Trustee, and by con- sent it was directed that the de- fendants costs estate.

come out of the

(Kipling & Sneaks),

Reinald Werrenrath, Baritone (0038).

Guitar Solc-

Courante (Bach).

Sonatina in A Major (Torroba).

Andres Segovia (1398). Pirno Solo

Etude in F Major (Mendelssohn), Etude in A Minor (Mendelssohn),

Sergel itachmninoff (1266),

p.m.-Dance PTO

9.30-11.30

gramme.

Fox Trot-

Montana Call,

The Moon is Low

Cheer Up.

+(22022)

Swingin' in a Hammock...(2245)

Get Happy,

My Future Just Passed (22444) Waitz-

Blue Hawaii,

Sparkling Waters of Waikiki,

Fox Trot-

Nina Rosa.

(21985)

My First Love, My Laat Love. The Vordlet is Life, Reminiscing

Betty,

Waltz

Where is the Song of Songs,

for Mo

Fox

Tro-

My Baby Just Cures for Me,

(22270)

(22412)

(21335)

A Girl Friend of a Boy Friend

of Mine Mr. & Mrs. Sippl. Dixiana

Woltz-

.(22490)

(22472)

My Heart Belongs to the Girl

Who Belongs to Someone Else, Fox Trot-

The Song Without a Nama,

(22435)

Making Whooper, Until You Got Somebody Else,

(21816)

1. Violet; 2. Friends, Betty Co-Ed

.(22475)

A Night of Happiness,

Sitting by the Window....(22217) Waltz-

On

a Little Street in Honolulu.

All Through the Night .(22504)

Fox Trot

That Wonderful Something,

Chant of the Jungle......(22203)

I'm Jat a Vagabond Lover, I'm Still Caring..... Hang on the Garden Gate, Waltz

Song of the Talants

God Save The King, 11.30 pm-Close Down:

(21907)

.(22301)'