1935-02-14 — Page 9

ORATORIO AT CATHEDRAL

Hong Kong Singers To Render "Elijah" MÁNY TALENTED LOCAL ARTISTS

The announcement that Hong Kong is to hear an oratorio in its own Cathedral very shortly has been received with the greatest of plea- Thanks to the kind permis-

sure.

slon granted by the Very Rov, Dean! Swann, and the Cathedral Counell,) it can now be definitely stated that will be Mendelssohn's "Elijah"

ang in the Cathedral by the Hung Kong: "Singers" on Thursday, March 28 at 9 p.m.. :

This oratorio has been described as the most dramatic ever written. One has only to call to mind its many tremendous climaxes to realise this. The first is produced after successive choruses have portrayed the Impotence of Baal and the false gods by the mighty anewer to the Propheta prayer for fire to consume the sacrifice..

Another is reached

when, after the long drought occa- sioned by the people's idolatry tho rain descends on the thirsty land.

'Frank Stipek has not begun shaving yet, but he is:under arrest in Seattle, Washington.` charged with having attempted to extort $10,000,

Then comes the revelation in Mount KOWLOON THIEVES

Horeb where, after the tempest, earthquake and Are "in a still small voice onward came the Lord."

BUSY. WITH CARS

THE CHINA"MAIL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1935

CASE FOR JUVENILE

COURT

American-Returned Chinese Admits Theft

CHINA FLEET CLUB INCIDENT

To-day's Short Story:

The Shirker

By Tony Rowe

NICK CARTER, hungry, foot-murder, and cornered by them at Six British sallors appeared as sore, "tramping it" in the last In the very act of making his complainants before Mr. E. Lheat of a noon-tide sun, cursed get-away with a bag of swag.

"Run for it, Nick," he had shout- Wynne-Jonca at the Central Ma- his ill-fortune. Fate had enjoyed

against an evil jest at his expense, and, e."Don't let the get you," this morning. gistracy an unemployed American-returned with complete impartiality, he then pitched forward dead with a Chinese youth for six thefts com was ready to retaliate on whom characteristic oath upon his lips.

soever crossed his path. mitted at the China Fleet Club."

The complainants were James Furnie, of H.MLS. Adventure: C.P.O. Humphreys, of H.M.S. A venture; J. W. Ingle, E.R.A., H.M.S. Berwick; W. H. Bowen, chief stoker of H.M.S. Berwick;

Decoys

of

There had been some zest in life. Because of a legal notice in a when Goulding had led the way; no ΠΟ weary Colonial newspaper he had been empty pockets then, persunded to return to England, tramping along roads, with not He had believed the deceased man even a pipeful of tobacco for com- described in the paragraph to be fort

and stolen in order to make thei

his late uncle, and he, himself, the He rose from the stile and As his eyes moodily J. Fleming, E.R.A., of H.M.S. Du posible recipient of a considerable scowled. chess; and M. J. Helen, of H.M.S.legacy. But it appeared that the scanned his surroundings, his at- world had contained two Nothaniel tention was drawn to a thin thread Carters, and that the one of means of smoke that ascended beyond the Accused was charged with the larceny of a gold pocket watch, was the relative of a luckier man hedges of an adjacent lanes He valued at $20, on February 7 or 8, than he. He had begged, borrowed decided to investigate, and with alternate charge of re- ceiving its the theft of two me-Voyage, and the sum total of the dals, the theft of $15, one wrist venture was penury. At the mo

TO-MORROW'S STORY watch, a Masonle jewel, valued at ment he had not in his pocket a coin of sufficient value to secure $20, and a pocket watch.

To-morrow's story will be him a night's lodgings; and, what- When the charges were

read

"Hare and Hounds," by....... out to defendant he pleaded gufl-ever the nature of his bed, he would

Martin Armstrong,. be obliged to go supperless to ty to all of them.

'sleep. Sub-Inspector

Fender stated that at 2.15 a.m. on Tuesday, do-

Club, by E.R.A. Cowell, of H.M.S. | Hermes, who informad Marine

He sat down on an adjacent stile

These scenes and the Prophets Aub- Wind-Screen Wipers And fendant was seen in a room at the gloomily to consider the situation.

sequent translation to Heaven in a fiery chariot are described in a man- ner known only to 'genius itself.

Choir Augmented

Radiator Cap Stolen

THIEF AND RECEIVER SENTENCED

With the exception of one con-

Pleading guilty to three charges traito and a Baritone who tatem of larceny, Li Hing, a 28-year-old porarily absent in New Zealand,

unemployed man, was sentenced the Hong Kong Singers have as to terms totalling 12 months' hard Bucleus exactly the same choir as labour by Mr. E. W. Hamilton at sang' so successfully at the first the Kowloon

Magistracy this Helena May. Concert on

morning.

October

found.

A few yards along the Jane He was a man who, as the saying small cottage was revealed. To any is, had known better days, but they other eyes than those of Nick were far distant, and any scruples

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Gilham, who was on night duty at he had possessed belonged to them. Carter, the charm of the little place the time. A search was conduct He had long since put away from would have been instantly apparent. ed, but accused was nowhere to he him honesty and truth; life, indeed, It was a timbered cottage, mellow- About an hour later he had taught him the futility of auched by time and neatly thatched. was found in a bathroom оп the things. The companions he remem Roses drooped in a profusion of second floor. He was immediate bered with any degree of affection scented blossom over the miniature ly arrested and all the property were companions of crime, and the porch. The well-tended garden was was found in his possession.

greatest of them was Jim Goulding, gay with brightly coloured flowers. Goulding! What a "character" In a corner bees were busy about Curious Relationship

he had been. Daring, unscrupulous, amalt hive painted white, and on Inspector Fender also said that as bad an egg as it would be pos- the threshold of the porch a sandy 25 last. To perform this work Two others, Lo Wing and Li

Wanted by the cat lay asleep.

Mr. G. B Hull, M.Inst. C.E, adequately however they have Fat, were also charged with re- accused was sold to a man, who sible to find.

Mounted" for five been considerably augmented but ceiving the articles, but after was now in New York, and whom, "North-West

To Nick the scene presented it..B.E., Resident Engineer of the Mr. A. M. Bowes-Smith delight ermination in admissions has ro-evidence had been given Lo Wing the accused knew as his father, separate offences, which included

self in the light of "fair game." Ithing Mun Valley Water Scheme, ed a large audience at the Helena at the age of six years. He went

la taking a consular party found May Institute last night when he sulted in their losing nothing was discharged.

struck him as being a likely place the workings to-morrow at 2:30 pm gave a brilliant Chopin recital in to America Inter and returned to aither in brilliance or efficiency. The charges against Li Hing,

in which to obtain a free cup of After the inspection the party aid of the Hong Kong Benevolent In addition the talented services were (1) stealing a radiator cap China last year. When asked if

tea and subsequent unlawful gain.will be entertained at ten by Mr. Society. of Misa Valerie Morris, L. R. A. M. from private

car No. 3929, be he had any guardian

Well pleased, he opened the gate

The Hull at his residence, "Saltash;" as accompanist have been of great longing to Mr. D. A. Corlett, T. B. Rowland at the Kowloon Ra-

Kong, accused referred to

and walked along the path to the

King's Park. benefit to the choir..

No. 20 Lyeemoon Buildings, which

house. Checking a natural impulse His real mother, who The solos, trius, quarlettes and was parked in the Salisbury Road dio Office:

was in court, said that she follow double quartette will all be sung car park; (2) stealing a

ed him as his wash-amah, and

wind-

in Hong a Mr.

GUILTY

- (Continued from Page 1)

Judge Large, one of the prosecu- from his father in New York justified by the evidence-Beuter.

to raise his boot and with it remove OVERSEAS LEAGUE the prostrata cat from his path, he

fastidious delicacy of touch and treatment, which invar- lably characterised the playing, Produced a positive reaction in the mind of the listener aware of

lour and personality to a Chopin

by members of the choirs as fol-screen wiper from private car No that he received an allowance tors," stated: "The verdict is fullylifed his hand and knocked on the ANNUAL MEETING on the spergeption, which gives co-

etc.

Road.

Ifirst defendant

in was arrested Canton Road with the radiator cap in his possession and after being charged he took the police Mr. Muson's Last Appearance

the to

other two defendants' Mr. Frederick Mason, A.R.C.O.'place, where the wind-screen wi- will preside at the organ. This pera were, found,

from time to time.

AUSTRALIA AND DUKE OF KENT

Next Governor- General?

how

JUDGE'S DECLARATION

wooden panels of the door. un,

A woman answered his summons. Secretary Regrets Small

Attendance

DANCE TO BE HELD

recitals

The perfectly level tone employ- fed in the 4th movement of the So- nata in B Minor, was one of· se», veral instances throughout

the, evening where conception and

D. Snowdon Jones, 495, belonging to Mr. W. J. Brown, lowe:Mrs. Mrs. J. Anderson Miller, Mrs. F. of No. 227 Prince Edward Road, T. Portallion, Mrs. W. Sinclair, which was also parked in the Sa Mr. Wynne-Jones asked

HAUPTMANN'S COOLNESSS As he made his humble request for Mr. J. A. Kennedy. Mr. H. Glisbury Road car park; and (3) old he was, defendant said that,

"a drink of water," he pondered on Flemington, Earlier Auniss, Rev. Cyril Brown, B. A. atealing a wind-screen wiper from according to Chinese reckoning. A huge crowd outside the the turn event had taken. The Capt. O. P. Joce, Mr. L. Peckham, private car No. 2097, belonging to

Mr. I. J. Neil, of the Y.M.C.A., he was 17 years, but when he ob- 'courthouse is awaiting the ver-woman who confronted him was old

tained his passport last year his dict of the jury in the case-seventy if a day, he estimated parked outside the

and apparently solitary. Old women. Mr. G. G. Stopant Thompson, technique achieved perfect- fu- The part of the prophet, often which was

Hankow age was recorded, as 14. Mr. against Bruno Hauptmann. described as unique in music, will European Y.M.C.A., in

Wynne-Jones then transferred the Hauptmann is lying listlessly who lived alone were frequently the Hon. Secretary of the Hong Kong sion, while the magical evenness of case to the Juvenile Court, and on the bunk in his cell while the possessore of a secret hoard, and in Branch of the Overseas League, an- the Nocturne in D. Flat showed by sung by the Rev. H. W. Baines

Detective-Sergeant. Goddard, of

house of such small, dimensions nounced at the annual meeting of Mr. Bowen-Smith at the height of und his artistic interpretation

the Water Police, stated that the remanded accused for. 48 hours. jury are deliberating in a room

overhead.

it should not be difficult for a man the League at Mesera. Lane, Craw-his remarkable talent. will be a source of great pleasure

Mr. Wilentz, the prosecuting of his experience to locate the ford's Restaurant, yesterday that a Among the compositions he especially to those who love ora-

attorney, left the court after a money's whereabouts. Luck was on gala dance in collaboration with the played last night, the Sonata in B.. torio music.

wait of over four hours. Mr. his side after all!

Hong Hotel had been arranged for Miner stood out above the others. Edward Reilly, counsel for the "You look weary," said the wo- February 23. Among those present Among the distinguished gat- defence, and Assistant Attorneyman. "Have you come far?” was Lady Southorn.

hering present were the Hon, the General Peacock summoned # He nodded.

Many topics were discussed in Colonial Secretary, Sir Thomas conference in the judges' room. "A cup of water is poor fare," connection with coming events in Southorn and Lady Southorn, the will perhaps be his last public ap- After further evidenco had been

The jury have now been ab said the other gently, and motioned the Colony. Mr. Thompson de- Hon, the Inspector General of Po- his regrettable'given the third defendant, Li Fat,

sent for six hours.-Reuter. pearance before

him within. "I have a pot of tea plored the fact that although his lice, Mr. T. H. King and Mrs. departure from the Colony and his was sentenced to one month's im-

on the hob, freshly made, and some records showed that on September King, the Hon. Secretary for many friends wll no doubt be prisonment.

A later message stated that the home-baked cake. Maybe you'd like 20 last year, they had a member- Chinese Affairs, Mr. N. L. Smith delighted to hear his sympathetic

ship of 588, none of their meetings and Mrs. Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. jury were still out at 7p.m. local some." accompaniment throughout. With

After the heat and glare of the had been attended by more than ten S. H. Dodwell. time last night. •: him Mr. J. Anderson Miller, L. R.

high road, the room was restful. per cent. of the total number

• The judge stated that he was re- A. M. will co-operate aв condue-

He hoped that their tor. Mr. Miller has specialised

The name of the Duke of Kent maining till midnight, but added Bright brasses winked from walls members. in voice culture and his skill with

as a possible successor to Sir that if he changed his mind and and mantel-shelf. In the window a proposed functions would receive HONG KONG · FORUM 2 chorus has already been exem--·

Isaac Isaacs as Governor General went home the verdict would not bowl of zinnias made a centre of better support. plified at other concerts. He will

of Australia is being put for- be announced until this morning, glowing colour. The open door ad- mitted the fragrance, of the garden

RAW RUBBER PRICES now have at his command singeri

ward. The present appointment Reuter.

and the low notes of a wood-pigeon of the best quality, and it is con-

London, to-day.

expires this year, and the Fed- MAGNIFYING GLABS WANTED perched in the branches of a nearby! The death has occurred of Pro-eral Government are expected to fidently expected that a standard

Messrs. H. B. Joseph & Co. have Flemington, later. elm. It was very, peacefal. will be set in choral technique feasor Herbert Allen Giles, LL.Drevert to the practice of secur- The judge later decided to wait Opposite him at the table sat the received the following Straits Cur Having, conducted this work many Router.

ing a Vice-Regal representative only until 10 pr. and sent in a woman. In silence she kept his cup rency quotations (Buyers) from times before he can be relied on The late Professor Giles, who was from overseas,

message to the jury that they must replenished, and cut generous help Singapore for Raw Rubber: not only to emphasise the drama-90 years of age, was best known as As the recommendation to the stay in the room until they reached ings of the big fruit cake for his

Spot 21 unchanged." tic aide but to appreciate the beau- brilliant Sinologue. He entered King rests solely with the Aus- a verdict. If it was reached after consumption. In her blue eyes tiful part writing with its infin- the Chinese consular service in tralian Government, it is believed the judge left the jury would have there was complete tranquillity. It 1867, serving at Fagoda Island 1880, that Mr. Lyons, the Premier, to remain locked up the room until seemed that the unprepossessing ite for artistic interpretation.

The proceeds of the concert Shanghai 1888, Tamsul 1885, and at will urge the appointment of the he returned, which raight not be appearance of her visitor raised no will be devoted to the Funds of Ningpo in 1891. Resigning in 1898, Duke as it would receive the ap- until 10 am. to-day, 3

apprehension in her mind, Meanwhile; the jury's, only, re- When the edge was off his hung- the Hong Kong. Benevolent So- he devoted himself to Chinese proval of the whole people.

{studies... elety and further particulars will

Further, it would prevent a queat, was for a magnifying glasser and the cake appreciably dimin be announced fater.

From 1897 to 1982 he was Pro-controversy which would be cer--Beuter.

ished, he leaned back in his chair fessor of Chinese at the University, tain to arise if the Socialist Gov-

and looked around. Time to get to business!

WOMEN'S GUILD MEETING

Lady Pollock Welcomed

On Return

FAMOUS SINOLOGUE

PASSES

Professor Giles At Age Of 90

'PRESENT APPOINTMENT EXPIRES THIS YEAR

Melbourne.

of Cambridge. He was decorated crnment's precedent in securing by the Chinese Government in 1928. a local Governor-General were to

He was the author of innumerable be upset and followed by the ap- NINE CHILDREN IN works on China and Chinese mat pointment of a British peer be Iters.

low Royal rank.

Britain's

the

18 MONTHS

All-Time Record

April-June 28 unchanged. July-Sept. 244 unchanged. Market:Dall.

of

Rubber position sound markets affected by goldclause indecision,

Last Night's Meeting At Chinese Y.M.C.A.

FATHER T BYRNE TALKS ON SUPERSTITION

'An Interesting, lecture on "Superstition" was given by the Rev. Father T. Byrne, S.Jto members of the Hong Kong Eng Hish Forum at the Chinese Y.M.C.A. last evening. Mr. Y. S. Ng, who introduced the speaker, presided

in

COMMERCE IN CHINA Father Byrne defined the mean-"

ing of true religion and superstition. [Continued from Page: 1) He said that true religion is the re cognition of God who is supreme, -Britain, Japan and America are while superstitions are excess forms The woman repeated her former preparing to play for big commer of people's ideas of worship. Say- cial stakes in China. In this res-fog that superstitions ara expressed questions

"Have you come, far?" she asked Pest Britain and Japan are ex in many forme, he drew many pected to outbid America, the humorous incidents from both Euro- With his glance running along former through commodity credit pean and Chinese beliefs.

Export Trade Up Brockville (Ontario) the mantaithes for her little hosed, ing China into her political econo-clusion, of the address Refresh-

Lady, Pollock was welcomed back London, To-day. The Board of 981,000, as minst 182,283,000 in old records here has found

Somebody searching through to the Colony by the Cathedral Trade figures for Overseas Trade December and 264,571,000 in Janu- that in 1834 & Mrs. Duval of Women's Guild at an enjoyable tea in January show a substantial ex-ary last year.

liamsburg (Ontario), party yesterday afternoon at the pansion in exports as compared Exports last month were valued to quintuplet boys, one of whom Cathedral Hall

with

corresponding month at £85.491,000, as against, £84,800 died shortly after Mrs. Forster, President of the of 1984 and "a

Increase. 000 in balance and £81,600,000 And 18 month Guild, who was unavoidably abeant, over the *sent a letter to Lady Pollock, which exports also shot

was read to the members rs: improv Bankettä

Imports

Re- January, 1996). Da

erable 45,034,000, Anagal

You and 484,087,000,"re

led 261-itish Wireless St

600,000 drupleti ElyBri 18 montas.

given birt

Do

is an all time record

in search of a like and even loans; Japan by bring A discussion was held at the con- he once more replied that he had. mic orbit. The British are opti- ments were served afterwards.

eeting of the Forum (An old copper kettle and a canls-mistic regarding the future out. The next ter in chased brass; did either con-look for China, while America, will be held

having failed elsewhere, V tain what he sought?)

"From over the water, perhaps?"centrate on exports to

the womart

RG East,

yes:

Great

on of sta.

for the

steadily

27 when on Singa

managed curran-

Very}{{appears to be and the Government

ng strength.