"* Wales *** VAS completed the tableau. represented by Mr. Lloyd George" (strikingly impersonated by Mr. W/ A. Hanaibal) and his secretary (Mr. A. M. Stark), whose car was lavishly garnished with leeks, At the rear of the procession came the "Collectiba" car-a reproduction of the well-known "Heather Day" poster: "I am never merry when I hear sweet music. Mr. Wilson being got up as the Scot with his pipes whoso performances produce such a woebegone expression in the face of the dog.
The full list of competitors,, WES (13 follows:-
TUE HONGKONG
Mr. Ho Wing-Thistle cushion, Whitby Abbey and Scarbrough Castle (pictures),: #100. ⠀
Mr. T. E. Pearce.-Rheims and Malini Cathedrals and Arras (pictures), $125.
Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak-Crayon aketch, $100.
Mr. Foh Meinus-Picture of Jara, $100.
•
Mr. G. R. Edwards, Heather Jock,
$100.
Mr. W. A. Hannibal-One bunch
of
DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 1918.
very small occurrence on the last
and
Thom.
The
and energetic supporters the name of Mr. Mechanical, paraphernalia
For
were
800; boan removed from that position by a Farlane, Dalziel Chapman McKichen, (Applause) I am told that he is a great The Bran Tab another money carning greenk Comrie, Brown, and Miss Neave gun, and I should describe him as Jack adjunct, was in charge of Mesdames Johnaan rakher thas 13 Archibald Duncan, Johnson, Elsum, Hedley, Mr (Laughter.) In fact he would not caddy kaskill, Shaw and Miss Stokes for less than 85. Well, you have herr, as generosity of the St. George's Society, Fair of St. Andrew's Society, nach far as I have been able to see, a splendid who gave all the pris left over from accord- the St George's Day celebrations, enabled ing to your programme, excelling all pre-a tombola to be run. Mrs. Barlow, who, mention among your numerous efficient Ray and the Misses Laurence, Barley, rious corta F kay, I should like to was in charge, had the assistance of Irs.
Scanlon Duncan, which,, I am sure, will be well received by you. (Applause.) Year after
who was responsible. year, with his artistic talent and bis the Fair, introduced a novel amuse-
most of the great enthusiasm, he has been one of the ment called Submarines and Aeroplanes. mainstays of St. Andrews celebrations, People and I am
am sure that when you go round treated to the sight of toy U-boats sink-
lured
side an enclosure, and Mr. J. B. Thompson-Life-saving himself has excelled all previous efforts. their fell work of bombing harmless the Fair today you will fad that being steamers and aeroplanes engaged in (Applause.) I am sure, that if the ori- towns.
Those who wished to shoot at the Mr. J. Williamson. --Life-saving nurse, to-day he would not woo more baubees in diversion. This was a most engres ginal Duncan Grey came here to woo enemy machines were allowed to do so for your pockets than Duncan here and ing The Hun Fleet was in Gray, there will, with yon contraptions, charge of Messrs. J. S Keith, Goodman, Poli
from your pockets to-day. (Laugh- Shaw, Ogilvie, Day, Overy, Crawford and
I will not delay you any longer,
Mitchell while the aeroplanes wore in the because we want to see
the Scotch Care of Hers Souter, Avenell, Lach- Standard dy from youder that I declare (17. Robison. Crookdale and Kynock 860; the fair open and wish the beat sucEDSS
to your efforts. (Applause.), Mr. Greig Picture of Java, 30; amidst the applause of all present.
The Scotch Standard was then unfurled cupie and tie, 800.
thistles, $75.
(1) Scotland-Messrs. Cousland and nurse... $50..
McCubbin.
(2) England-Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak:
(3) Waler-Mr. A. Forbes. '
(4) America-Mr. Lauritsen.
(5) France-M. de Journel.
(6) Serbia-Mr. Beattie.
(7) "Anzac "Mr. Vüliamson.
(8) China (3 oz) Hon. Mr. Lau Chu
Pak and Mr. Young.
(0) Japan (3 cors) Japanese residents. (10) Canada-Mr. T... E. Pearce. (11) India-Mesars. Alex Ross & Cu. (12) British India-Mr. Ojaga Singh." (13) South Africa-Mr.Roberts." (14) Egypt-Mr. H. M. H. Nemazee. (13) Portugal-Mr. Scares.
(16) Harvest Mr. A. Stevenson. (17) One and All "-Mr. Hodge. (19) Swan-Exile Garage. (10) Sampan-Mercury Garage. *(20) Gresse-Messrs. Shewan, Tomes &
Co.
The procession of the cars through the European business centre started shortly before I am.. and was watched by thou
bunds in the roadway from every point of.vantage.overlooking the route.
THE PRIZE VINNÉES.
It was announced about noon that the Chinese car, with the three girls, for responsible, had been awarded first prize; "America" second; and England third
THE AUCTION,
After the motor-car
procession
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auction sale was held on the Cricket Club ground. Mr. George Lammert, who wielded the harmer, remarked that Mr. Lloyd George had honoured them with his presence, but at the present moment was refreshing himself. (Laughter.)
$50.
Mr. Wilton-Doll, 850,
Miss Hamilton.-Scotch bonnet, 833; ter.) "Heather Jock" $40.
Mr. Leask-Heather Jock," tartan bag, 815.”
Mr. R. Henderson.-Picture of Robbie, Burns, 250.
Mr. Nelson.-Poems by Burna, $20. Mfr. Steavenson--Bunch of thistles,
815.
Mr. S. R. Aitken-Bunch of heather,
$15.
Mr. K. Blair-Emblem of Scotland (thistles), $10.
THE ATTRACTIONS.
A tour of the ground revealed innumer Mr. LE. S. Hodge St. Andrew's able methods of spending money. capie and powder-box, 840.
The older people soon found their way into the golf course on the corner of the ground. Aoine hole coune, western
to the size, had been carefully laid the with hazards and bunkers in proportion and a golf competition, which, by the way, will be continued to-day, attracted aven many who do not usually indulge in golf as a pastime. The course was a dis- tinct improvement on the saven hele course of last year. Many also tried their hand at Clock Golf. Mr. A. Ritchie had charge of this sectio gyme Thom101. with the expert Assistance of Mesam. F. R. M. Austin, J. H. Scott and G. Dam barton.
The
results of the competitions will be known this evening.
formed the pubing The Watch at the The shooting gallery needed little advertising
The official programme in many of those who are now keeping Rhine are thankful for the experies gallery. Mr. J.Reid and Mr. K. E Aitchison, Austin. Bell, were in charge, assisted
Mr. E. Raymond.-Match-box, 85.
THE FAIR.
where the fair was held, was scarcely The Murray Battery parade ground, recognisable by reason of the numerous
that
was hard to take the little ones. Away from the Chute, which was in charge of Mr. W. Nicholson, with Messrs. J. E. Wallace, G. M. Young, W. Arg- strong, W. J. Morrison, R. Y. Cameron, E. J. Navia and R. A. Lawson helping. the swing boats, while the following Mr. J. Hyde was again in charge of stoppers-lessra. A. W. E. Davidson, made a powerful band of starters and 1. Taylor, W. Kay and R. J. Disor D. G. Nicol, D. Neilson, R. Austin,
The official programme described the "Pill Box" as having been taken from. the Germans on the Western Front. The manner in which Hongkong turned its artillery on the egies of the ex- All Highest was indicative of the general feeling against the return of the Get- many to the Colony. Mr. R. A. Wood was Kid Marriott Mr. Aslett and Mr. in charge with Sapper Loughland, Mr. T. H. Strange taking all the knocks.
Another opportunity of working off
Messrs. . K. Henderson and D. Harvey war was provided in the ever-popular feeling against those who started the Aunt Sally, which this year could be better described as the Hindenburg line were in charge, assisted by W..J. Owens, D. S. Cooper, W. B. Oswald, W. Hedley, J. Ramsay (j.),
sheds and other paraphernalia which they obtained last year at the shig A. D. Gee, H. McTavish, W. Hyde and
had been erected on it. Long before the appointed hour it presented a scene of
The Punch
Mesur Chap
Mr. W. C. Jack, whose "museum"
ed as the afternoon wore on, and when Cormack
De Lyle, Mc at night, the whole place was lit up,
Mackay, D. Mackay, Mein charge of a similar “swindle en- Nellie, Ramsay, Simpson, Stewart and titled Fine Arts" picture show re- the sight was a memorable one. The the scenic elford Judy and Cheap Jack who supplied and worked the lanters, Weir Mr. J. Millar was responsible for presenting a gathering of the Clans His illuminations reflected great credit on
assistants, besides Mesars. Pathe Freres, those who were responsible, the thistle-butt, C. W. Beswick, H. W. Bird A. C. who did the Art Work, were Madamci Co was in charge of Messrs. G. 8. Arch and Messrs. R. Gaujoin and G. Duncan, shaped cluster of electric bulbs being Davison, G. M. Shaw and R. Sather Belle Flint, Madamoiselle Roques, Miss especially admired.
land,
assisted by Mrs. E. Davidson. Fro Jack, M. Weis, Mr. fessor Bumpski, whose identity kept Boatwright, Master Harry Joseph and Ormiston, Mr. many 8 Reynolds Tadema," whe
filed the place of Sir Master George Jack kept things lively in this side-show last year. Professors to a knowledge of phrenology that
Bumpaki
pretended brought him many victims. The Cabaret contained features that it was the means of netting a large sum of money. Messi. Hay and Leith, were in charge. booth was commedious, well lighted and The dancing designed, so the programme would ventilated, and the floor was quite good-
Wal
the
Joshiza
#1
so many new
Mr JH. Laggart who, with Mr K. The Hockey-pokey, was in charge of good trade on all parts of the ground. Titam and two more assistants, did a
The Merry-go-Round was specially im ported for the occasion and was shout W. M. Johnstone was in charge, with the busiest of all the side shows. Mr. Mesara. C. Atkinson, JM Garraway, W. Peter Funcheon, 4. M. Simpson and W. Taylor (ir.) "a deputies.
of the middle of the grounds, where the Stunts," by special request, gave a few on the chate arrangement, only instead
tao
THE OFFICIAL OPENING. The official opening ceremony Mr. Lloyd George had said something performed, at 3 pm H.E. the Officer about," silver bullets," but that day they Administering the Government, accom wanted a shower of gold Now," he panied by Mr. F. P. J. Wodehouse, said, put your right hand deeply into AD.C.. arrived at the entrance and was your pockets and purchase something. met by the Committee of the St. Andrew's We have not come here to make bargains; Society, headed by Mr. R. M. Dyer. The we have como here because of sentiment. Band of the R.M.L.I. played For sentiment we fought, and sentiment National Anthem, after which Pipets wins the day. (Applause.)
Wilson, R. McEwan, Neil Drummond Spirited bidding then began. A High, and J. MacGregor, playing their pipes, land doll, who, it was stated, had preceded the party to a raised dris in lost 2 leg at the Battle Mons, was bought by Mr. G. R. Fir was declared open. Edwards for $100. The purchaser kindly offered it to be re-sold, and Miss Hamilton bought it for $40, and return- ed it in aid of the funds. Pat up for half of the Society, to welcome you to anle a third time, it was secured by Mr. this Fair. The pleasure is the greater Leask for 850. A picture entitled "Little on this occasion because it is the first Bit of Java" went to Mr. Van opportunity for five years that we have Meinus for $100. He gave it back, and been able to greet our friends with Mr. Greig then became the owner for perfect confidence in the hour of peace, $30 Mr McIntyre who, the auc (Applause)-a pesce which is the trium-for. tioneer said, had worked very hard for phant result of the greatest battle the the Fair-offered a Scotch bonnet she world has ever seen for the principles of was wearing for sale, and Miss Hamilton freedom and liberty, and, moreover, is a became the owner of it for $35.
The complete vindication of the self-same auctioneer then submitted a heterogene principles for which Scotland, for count ons assortment of articles, comprising, less centuries, has fought and for which enshions, pictures, thistles, heather, is this last and greatest fight of all many dolls, etc. Mr. M. Dyer bought a of our best sons have gladly died. diamond and platinum brooch for 8500; (Applause) - Those of us, who, through Mr. N. J. Stabb made purchases to the force of circumatanose, have been value of $475, and the Hon. Mr. D. polled to remain in Hongkong for the Landale acquired a picture of Hong-duration of the war have, in past years, Long Harbour for 425. The total done what we could to help those who ware fighting in order that we might live here in peace, safety, and comfort. This lieutenants
band and the 18th Infantry Pipers kept son and White, was as popular as usual. it, to allow of anything from the gentle Duck-Ringing, of which Mr. J. Jack Gaby glide to the riotous rel. A Naval was in charge, with Messrs. Page, Robin- ap a succession of one-steps, fox-trots and The occasions on which te ducks were. waltzen ari through the afternoon and till ringed were few and far between. late last night, while Reels, Strathspeys and Scottisches were also danced by provided cheap thrills. It was worked The Escalator" was a novelty which enthusiastic Scots at intervals.
The exhibition dances, and also led most of moving stairway with some safe (though
of sliding straight down, oce slid on Mr. R. M. Dyer, the President, said:tion was the daheing lottery. At the end Gray and D.. Keith were in charge.
other dances An attractive innova dangerous looking) turns. Messrs. §. Your Excellency,-On the eve of St.
of each dance the Andrew's Das, I have the honour, on bestand on numbers marked out
*trippers had to The old and ever-popular friend, the floor. An ingenious mechanical arrange Joy-wheel was again a great success standing on, the number indicated on the Messrs. Allan, Brown, Macukill, Herry ment worked a big dial, and the person
Messrs. Gray and Keith erected, and ticket as a prize. The dancing hall was crowd waaring to take their turny dial was given a a War
Bond Drawing Scott, J. Dick and Bannerman helped to flanked and Mr. D. M. Goodall's supper rooms, The "Gelco Girl" was a gruesome but way of refreshments were well catered the modest eum of 20 cents were allowed so that the needs of the patrons in the interesting side-show. Those who paid Mrs. Taggart and Miss Wallace to look into a pit where a Chinese girl Wiseman's Cafe supplied refreshments in were in charge of the tea room, while toyed with a variety of snakes: the evening in the supper room.
zanlised vas $3,450. ...!*!.
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The following is a list of the pur- prices paid:
com
On
H. tea rooms
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General curiosity in regard to the The Thistle Tea Room was a new depar Mrs, A. K. Taylor were in charge, forced "beasties of the Zoo, of which Mr. and ture suggested and carried out by Mrs. many people to go into the enclosure. McCubbin, who with her helpers, Mes-An, amusing programme of the Zoo's dames Walker, Muir, Barr, Russell, Me attractions said that collection included 3. Hunter and Purvis, the Misses Me Office Spake," "dwarf elephants and Querdale, J.
Weir, Anderson, Thorburn, The Famous and Sensational Post chell, Forsyth Jack Hamilton, Stab elastic cels," "buffaloes and bantam Neill (3) Haynes, (9) Currie (3) Mit bings, McCubbin and Masters Drummond, bosches," and various other fearsome McCubbin and
Bar, had creatures of a kind whose ancestora never saw the inside of Nosh's Ark” Candy bus amount of hitting which the old machine pany exhibited some specimens. of Ayr failing favourite
is a never This side-show contained a good assort- received.
and judging from the ment of animals., The Dairy Farm Com made, John & Cod collection was hire, Holstein and Guernsey cattle; bred John McCubbin of Taikoo at Pokfulum & number of guessing W. P. Scath and James Sloan re was in charge with Messrs. J. Ferguson, competitions were arrayed here, while his ladies were invited to milk the cows, B found the Scottish Womens Blacker's Famous Band under the temptation to which no one succumbed, Mrs. RM personal control of Prol" J. 3. Dyer, assisted by a
chasers, the articles purchased and the afternoon we have made a special effort, Stall a centre of titles represent Blacker Watt provided the music. Those
Mr. B. M. Dyer-One diamond and suitable amusement for all of you, from land (the Peak) Mrs Black, and Mrs. Lawson, G. Watt, D. Muir, W. Gerrard,
and have done what we could to providing the different districts-Mrs. Buther who assisted in the Zoo were Messrs. -platinum brooch, #500; cat and kittens, the oldest to the youngest, May I ak Mrs. Bhaw (East Point), Mrs, Templeton P. Angus, J. E. Anderson, W. Glendin-
Ormiston, Mrs Milroy(West Point); Mr. N. J Stobb. Shefield Plate, to be sparing, but to give what you can loan) had busied themselves for several Lintott, J. Field R. Shannon, Harris, you, in the midst of your merriment, not (Quarry Bay) and Mr. Foryth Kow Walters, J. MaBean Tulloch, C. B. M. ning, H. Glendinning, Cockle WEB. Mo- $200; siz Bootch water-colour paintings, perhaps I should say, give all the help prominent
weeks collecting articles, not the least 3250; tea-cosey, $25,4 | B
of which you can--because of the good cause which caricatures of some of the best known rice Taylor, Masters W. Lawson, Grex- Hoa, Mr. D. Landale-Picture of St. Andrew's Society has set itself out Boots in Hongkong. At the stall were rard, Angus and AJ Taylor
the Mrs. Lawson, Miss Lawson, Miss Bea- Hongkong Harbour, after typhoon of [1908, `$425,- Arda,
Mr. W. A. Dowley-Heather cushion, $75 three little dolls, 10 gloves (Widow Barton's), $50,
were
to benefit today. (Applause) With also sold itch delicacies as puddings. There was as usual & Bank where books these few words I call upon Your Excel haggi, cakes, jana, jellies, candy, etc. of tickets were sold or where coffers lency to open the Fair. (Applause.) Among those who
at the His Excellency Mr. President and Gregor. Wolfe,
Shand Mera
stall might be replenished. Mr. 1. Marray chieftains, I consider it a great honourer Oilvie, Blair, Frost Goodall, Reid, Chassels, A B Stewart, R. Konandy general manager while Messrs. M. Gordon, GA Dunnett, Mas Bhaw, Denison, Chatham, Har-donald, F. Crawford, E. L. Hosie, T. Russell, Mitchell, Leank, and R. Henderson served za assistants.
were:-Masdames Blevenson..
Stowar
to have been asked by you, and the Com Muir, Morthuis en arker. There was also a post office, & packing
Mr. A. O. Lang-Highland doll, #180; mittee of St. Andrew's Society to come McDonald, tos cosey, $85.
here to-day to open this magnificent Fair, Rees, Kynech, Grant Lady Ho Tung-Cashion, 8140; em- your letter I was more pleased than I Falconer, Davidson Hunter Wothers Fund.
When I considered the matter and read nell, RHAL Nicolls, Matheson, Dobie, from the telephone being given to the
Jack, Crap booth, and a public telephone, the tal hiroidered table-cloth, $80.4*
can say to find that this short ceremony poon, Cummings, McIntyre, Bim Craw- Mr. Georgs Blair. Hongkong Har found of golf with you. Mr. President, bour". (by Licut. Millington), $100, and that my caddie would be an ex-cham
Green,
and Miss Rodger.
TO-DAY'S, CELEBRATION......... Cake, 16; mug and two plates, #20; 3 Riga. (Applaus. When I say ex-cham stall, the drawing of which, will take p.m. to-day and will remain open till
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