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ST. GEORGE'S BALL.

BRILLIANT FUNCTION LAST

NIGHT,

As it was the President of the St.

THE

It is a pleasing honour to preside at

↑ this brilliant gathering, but I could not

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, JANUARY 71¤

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1.R.C. 1 II. s. 68.0.0. 11 XI

The following ja a ling of the Commit- do it comparatively light-heartedly, nottees responsible for carrying out the could we enjoy these gay surroundings arrangements

INVITATION AND RECEPTION COMMITTEE. The following will represent the L.B.C. and sociability in such a pleasant man-Mr. G. 11. Edkins (Chairman), Mr. in their League match against the George'a, Society last year who suggesteder, were it not for the energetic work H. R. B. Hancock (Vice Chairman), the C.S.C.C. on the latter's ground to das that, in these hard times, "a balt should put in by the Committee and rib-Com Hon, Mr Claud Severn, C.M.G. Mr.

(capt.), M. H. Abbas, A. H. Rumpajn, the called to lavish expenditure on the mittees of the Society, and I desire to Justice Gomperts, the Hon. Mr. E(Saturday) at 9.15 pm: el Arcalli acknowledge all they have done to enable Follock, 5.0., the Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, E. Imai, S, A., Ismail, JS. anduảl Ball it did not come as a shock to us to celebrate this occasion so happily. K.C. C.B.E. the Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird, arreem, E. Madar, 8. A. H. learn that the allowance for decoration We are reminded on all sides of the the Hon. Mr. E. E. Halifax. O.B.E.. Ismail. d. Ismail, F. M. Arculli, and D. zxpenses for the Ball held last night had fascinating ssociations of our sountry Commander C. W. Beckwith, R.N. Mr.

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Lieut. Colonel R White,

LRC. XI. v. C.8.0.0. 2D 11. boca cut down to about one-quarter. But

Crosse, Lieut. Col. LG. Bird, D.S.O., Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Mr. Edward The folowing will represent the I.B.C. after walking through the rooms of the

League match against the O.5.0.0..2nd Cock, Mr. G. M. Dodwell, Mr. C. Morbid II. on their own ground in their gue Ede, Mr. J. Thayer (Hou. Secretary) and Mr. A. H. K. Cobb (Asst. Hon. today at 2.15 pm. Moosdeen (capt.), O Rajshra, S. Abbas, N. B.. DECORATION

Cityyllall building one could not help being surprised that so fine an effect had

and our patron Saint.

been achieved in spite of such a consider. in the Crusades, while the Order of the Secretary Carsimehe Hon, M..Kitchell, R. Nizarin, P. A. Walub, A.

able financial limitation." Of course one reilson why good results can be secured at" reduced cunt is "that a good many properties have been accumulated in of time by Societies like the the process St. George, and these come in usgful year after year. There are, for instance, the bridges that connect the City Hall and the Theatre and the special lighting devices introducing the banner of St. George. Much can be done, too, in obtaining decorative effects at a reason Forestry Department which maintains cohorts of pot plants and palms and is ready to send them in battalions wherever may be required. It is a valuable they and

recognised branch of the public

St. George may be of legendary, origia, but even so we treasure him, and his influence has made for much that is good and great in our national progress. We know of the deeds wrought in his name the Garter, the highest honour of Knight- hood conferred by bar Kings, which was inaugurated on St. George's Day in 1349, carries the Device of St. George The battle cry of the Black Prince was

Advance Banner in the name of God and St. George, and so the Banner of St. George was the battle-flag of England, and was later blazoned on the ships of our Elizabethan a captains as we see it on our programmes to night.

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FOOTBALL,

W. Bird (Chairman). Lieut. Col. L. M. Samy, H. D. Rumjahn, S. Rum- Bird, D.SO, Lieut.Commander W. Jahn, Sadick and I. Hazan Hate RNR the Hob.: Mr. T. Perkins, Mr Green, Mr. Thos Grim- shaw, Mr. John Parker, Mr. Edward Cock Mr. L. D. Martyn, Mr. E. B. Matches to

follows:- Bridger and Mr. W, A. Cornell.

MUSIC AND DANCING COMMITTER-Mr.

W. A. Dowley (Chairman), Mr. H. R. B. Hancock Mr. George Grimble Mr. J. H. Donnithorne, Mr. J. Parkes, Mr. John Benley, M. H. R. Cobb,

take

to-day are piace HONGKONG LEAGUE. Division .. Kick-off.4. p.m.

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able cost by applying to the Botanical and Raleigh and the glories achieved by Eng. Mr. R. L. Bridger und Mr. R. J. Wilton S. Ambrose, v. RG.A Kowloon |

little Recent world-events have raised economy to the dignity of a lofty virtue but in pursuing it the St. George Society did not fall short in any way of its reputa- ticu for hospitality. The guests Were As numerons as ever and everything was

Tader Roses the walls remind us of Rice, MT. P: AF Bevad,C/Wilshires + Hongkong Chab, Sookün- the time of the great Wolsey, leading up. to the adventurous period of Draks and land and her sailors is those days-the time of Shakespeare of immoral memory, Just as we are proud of our country and its great men, so, too, are we proud of belong, and, for those of you who may

town.

poo ground. Referee: Mr. Jones. 1.8. Pitania. Howloon, South China

ground. Referee: Mr. Williams. CARD ROOM COMMITT.-Mr. A G.

ground. Referee Mr. Moore. Coppin (Chairman). Mr. H. P. Winslow, Mr. E. A. M. Williams. Mr. T. EH.M.8. Cairo EMS. Tamar, Navy Pearce, Mr. V. M. Grayborn, Mr. W. E. Roberts, Mr. P. White, Mr. A. E. Crap- Shinst

nell, Mr. F. Smyth and Mr. W. O.

WINES AND SUPPER COMMITTEŻ—Mr. R.

Mr. A. E. Crapnell, Mr. T, E. Pearce,

find time a little attention to the estut Cheons set around the Ball-rooms may re- mind you of the arms of your native. Wilton (Chairman), Mr. F. A. Wells, This is Old Christmas Day. Owing to Mr. Joht Bentley, Mr. E. W. Alderson, the exigencies of our Hongkong climato Mr. F. C. Hall, Mr. M. E. F. Airy, Day on a day when it isn't, but apart E. A. M. from what the day may be no one will deny that it is Christ-tide, when our thoughts turn to the "old folks at Home and the young ones, too"-old friends at

Mr. A. Nicholson, Mr.

done to make the occasion & memorable we might say we celebrate St. George's / Mr. J. W. GOSH Mr. E. F. Aucoté,

one.

cess.

the

Home and the new uses, too.

Mr. J. Eldridge, Mr. B. Baker, Mr. Wigby, Mr. W. J. Hill and Mr. V. C. Labrum

CLOAK ROOM COMMITTIMr. F. A. Wells (Chairman) Dr. C. Montague Harsten and Mr. J. Parkes

. BORROWING FROM THE

COMPRADORF,

JUDGMENT FOR MESSRS. GETZ BROS.

great many people dined before. hand at the Hongkong Hotel so that for many hours last night the central district of Victoria presented a spectacle of un- The hall opened, shortly USUA

clock, with the official set, After nine

This charming statnette before us far. led by President (Mr. G. T. Edkins) and Lady Stubbs, and continued until ather reminds us of three old friends in late hour. The floor was in admirable particular-Sir. Newtor Stabb, Mr. G. C. condition, the Wiltshire Regimental Band Hoxton (two post Presidents of St. played admizably for the dances and George's Society, and Mr. John John- everyone voted the Ball a complete sue stone, former chieftain of St. Andrew's Society. This bandsome trophy has heen presented by these friends for competition

The Prishe Judge (Mr. Justice Gom. between the gallers of the two Societies, and it stands for that spirit of apartman-pertz) gave judgment yesterday at the shin and good camaraderie which exists Summary Court in the case in which, in Hongkong and which, we are sure, will Messrs. Getz Brothers & Co. of the continue to exist among us. The English Orient, Ltd., were sued by Shin Sik Bi, team have won the trophy in the art broker who was formerly in their event, and, having got it, we intend to employ. The plaintiff claimed a sum of keep it-if we can..

being brokerage and salary said be due to him. The defence was that the plaintif owed the firm a sum of 8292.50 for advances made to him through the compradore and the balance of $33.92 was paid into Court in full settlement of the claim.

To avoid any crowding and dis comfort there were three sittings for supper, which was served in the Theatre Royal, and the Band of E.M.B. Titania played selections meanwhile.

THE DECORATIONS.

The bare and chill outlines of the City Hall were wonderfully transformed by the decorative scheme. An electric sign with words "St. George for Merrie Eng- and illuminated, the whole square out aide the Hall. A portico had been added and this contained the ladies and gentle sa that the vestibule was clock rooms, stairway was covered with red carpeting with white border and adorned on both sides with pot plants and palms in which coloured electric fights were hidden At the top of the Att flight a huge shield of St. George in electric light flooded the In the St. George's

Szex for the guests to reunite. The 1 of this kind, but our chief pride is in

Moenie Hall, St Andrew's Hall and ante'rooms red and white bunting, artistically drap ed, was introduced to suggest the colours of St. George but the main decorative efect, was secured by handsome large cen- tral lamp shades, Tudor roser painted on fancy banners and shields of many Eng- lish towns supporting clusters of fags The shields attracted a great deal of interest they were all copied from an authentão work on the subject and they had a very fine decorative effect. In the St. Andrew's Hall was a picture of St. George slaying the Dragon which was breath andalism and Apathy from out threatenings of Bol- its fiery nostrila. Why Apathy was the question that many asked; the apathetic Vandal-or-Balsbevist would hardly be worth much, heroic efforts by Bt. George.

shevism,

Two bridges at different levels led to the supper room,the Theatre Royal The auditorium had been decorated in a very délicate and effective style in the colours, of St. George and with small Bags. By way of contrast the stage had been treated in black and yellow, Alter- nate bands of these colours entirely endload the area and hid the scene-shift- ing apparata from view

The refreshment bars were indicated in traditional style by the signs of “Ye Pig and Whistle" and "Ye Olde Ball in Bush." The usual card-room accom- modation was provided.

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SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT.

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At the conclusion of the principal **supper session" the PRESIDENT (MF. G. T. Engina) said: "H.RR. Frince of Wales!

These lovely roses on the tables to night, for which I am indebted to Mr. Nicholson remind as of the charms of English gardens and the countryside which hold our memories and our hearts on a festival the historie, glories of our race, in the achievements of our great lenders, our Black Prince, our Drake and Haleigh, our Shakespeare, our Nelson, Wellington and: Fic, inspiring Englishmen to further efforts and further fame and glory. As Kipling has it:-

of stately riews,

Our England is a garden which is full Uf borders, beds and shrubberies, and

lawns and avenues,

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"A" ground. Referee: Mr. Hollands.

Division II Kick-off 2.30 p.m.

Kowloon Reserves - Club Reserves, Ada

toor ground. Referee Hollandi Navy "B" ground Referee: Mr. GA Heserves v. South Chira "A"

University . /Punjabis, Club ground,

Referee: Mr. Argus.

South China e St. Joseph's, South China ground. Referee: Mr. Newton. Wilts Reserves. ". United A.C., Seckun

poo ground. Referee: Mr. Jones EUGBY, Hongkong Club u. Royal Navy," Olub.

ground, at 4.15 pm.

At Sockunpoo the Wilts are at home to the Hongkong Club who are only one point behind the leaders and the visitors will be out at full strength and should capture, the points. The League Cham pions occupy a good position. in the League holding the fourth place being only a point behind the Club

to re-

Titania will be out against Kowloon who have been resting during the holi days. The sailors' defence is improving but they will find the Kowloon attack too much for them and a lot will depend upon the form of Phillip in goal if the sailors escape defeat The Kowloon team have been looking out for a man place Crocker in goal and they have suc ceeding in finding Hayward, who has

Wheeler good knowledge of the game. His Honour said that two main points will be assisting Kowloon for the first arose for decision. The first was as to time this reason

et on the Navy whether the advances made to the plain- Cairo and Tamar meet en tiff were personal loans by the compra grund. Both teams sin feld, good dore or, in fact, advances against salary sides while it stiff doubtful whether and commission made on behalf of the Eve & better goalkeeper than Mitch. The firm. He was quite clear that they were Caro can turn out the better attack while advances by the firmy The accounts put the Tamar strength is at half back. A

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in and the evidence of Mr. Odell (the win for the Tamar would put them clear manager) showed that in the ordinary at the head of the Leagle table.. corso of business such advances were made to employees by the compradore

But the glory of the garden lies in more from time to time and repaid to the

than meets the eya,

And the glory of the garden it shall never

pass away,"

Your Excellencies, ladies and gentle men: I have the honour to give you the toast of England."(Applause).

The toast was enthusiastically honoured.

MENU

1-Ox Tail Soup. 2-Beef Tea- 1-Soused Fish

4—Roast Turkey: 5-Rosat Pheasant. -Host Capon. 7-Baddle of Lamb. 8-BOAR'S HEAD.. 9.-Roast Birlom of Beel. 10.-Game Pie. 11-York Fam. 19 Corned Ox Tongue la-Corned Leg of Pork. 14-Chicken Mayonnaise. 13.-Potatoes 18-Green Peas 17-Macedoine of Fruit. 18-Stewed Fruit and Custard. 19.-Ice Meringues 20.-Ice Cream. 21.-French Pastry, 22-Coffee

THE OLESTS.

H.K.C. RESERVES ✔ KOWLOON F.C.

The following will represent the H.K. compradore by the firm. On the whole he was not satisfied these were advances Club Reserves o. the Kowloon F.C. on repaid by the plaintiff to the compradore. Kowloon ground today at 2.30 p.m. Israel, MacDonald, It was inconceivable that if there had sharp-Groot, been repayment the plaintiff should have Angus, Mackenzie. Duncan; East, Hut acquiesced as he did in the letter of chison, Hyde, Beeseley and Sherry. Re- October 9th from the defendants. The serve: Ogilvie. claim failed except as to the amount paid into Court. There would be judgment for that sim for plaintif with costs up to payment in subsequent costs to be the defendants."

Mr. Leo d'Almada appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. D, H. Blake (of Mess78. Wilkinson & Grist) for the defendants.

* WALKING TO CANTON. DESTITUTE AMERICANS SEARCH FOR EMPLOYMENT.

25 DIVISION LEAGUE TABLE.

The League table for the 2nd Division up to and including December 31st, 1921, stands as follows:-

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Two destitute Americans named Frank UA.C.: 9 24 Jones, an unemployed seaman, of Cali-St. Joseph's Tornia, and William Harris were found H.K. Club..... in the New Territory on Thursday by Kowloon Inspector Cocklin. When questioned by the Inspector they stated that they were walking to Canton where they had hopes The following is the list of those who of obtaining

the employment with sat down at the principal table at super: Chinese Customs. The men were detain Mr. G. T. Edkins and Lady Stobbs, E. fed and subsequent enquiries at Police The Governor and Mrs. Edkins, AdmiralHeadquarters revealed that both had Sir A, L. Duff, A.C.B. and Mrs. Bbeen under police detention awaiting B. Bancode, Lieut, General Sir G. M.

deportation to the United States. They

THE WRECKED STEAMER "MANJI MARU.” SALYAGE BOAT TO BE BENT TO. HAINAN STRAITS.

The M.B.K. cargo steamer,

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Bavipa rice 1.B. Marock and Ledly had obtained leave from 130 they took is now in the neighbourhood Davies, Mr. H. Hancock India and we are watching, with loyal Kirkpatrick, Rt. Rev. Bishop of Victoria P.m. to go into the town, and they took Haru, which went ashore on Hainan interest and affection bis brilliant pro-and Mrs Gomperts, Bir Wm. Reesyantage of their liberty to set out for Head during the afternoon of New Year's

Canton.

A telegram 'Waj gress through the Indies We ourselves Davies and Ir. H. E. Pollock, Mr.

--**-* | day, is still stranded. Both men were stowaways. Jones was received at the M.B.R. office, yesterday recently sentenced to and

one day's hard afternoon, from the Makesandaru stat

are forward keenly to his arrival Justice Gompertz and Mrs. Bowden

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and it is fitting to expiress Smith, the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock labone for stowing away on the Empresa | ing that she had arrived on the scene, but here our heartfelt good wishes for his Lady Brunyate, the Hon. M Claud continned

and safe progress Severn and Tady Addit, Commodore of Assa, whilst Harris, for similar as she could not render any assistance through the Far East, N

Bowden

Smith and Mrs Bevern the offence, had just completed one, month's she was returning to Hongkong. The In submitting the toast of the evening, Hon Mr. A O Lang and Mrs H. W imprisonment. Whilst arrangements were telegram requests that a salvage tug be gates arent Bird, Sir Charles Addie and Mrs. A. being made for their deportation they centos the Aranging for this to be done. duty to welcome the guests of the Society Lang, Sir William Branyate and Mrs went sent to the House of Detention. Company is this evening. We are delighted to have 1.6 Bird, Mr. D. G. Bernard and Mic The men were brought before, Mr The Henry Keswick will probably be scat. The Manis Maru is reported to be in AG. Stephen, Lindse, at the Magistracy, yesterday, excellent time. We dro very glad and and Mrs. F C. bonoured to have H.E. the Governor and ham and Mrs. the Hon. Mr from legal custody. Their plea was that quite safe des movie Lady Stubbe with us, our Admiral, our H. W. Bird and Hire Winslow, Lieut. they did not understand the regulations. General, and the several other distin Col. Bird and Mrs. Wyndham, Jones also stated thing he had seen the

BAIGON RICE MARKET. guished representatives of His Majesty's Mr. P. Winslow and Mrs. Ross. Mr American Consul with view to obtain

The Compagnie de Commerce and de Crosse, Mr. Cing assistance, The Consul refused to friends reprezinting Foreign Bed Hall alle M Among

General and Lady ley and Mr. Orpen Saunders, Mr. Alost his papers

report dated Saigon, December 27th, our guests are

stato The Magistrate pointed out, that it was are shortly leaving the Colony for "Home,

7. H.

Mrs. Crap very

Our market is very quiet without any dangerous attempting to enter business and the price of paddy has a and it is scarcely necessary to say how bell. kot ga ten

Canton without papers. sorry we shall be is lose them, but I ain The programme of music played dur-

They would downward tendency. We expect an easier probably sure you will be glad to wish them boning upper by the Band of HMS. Haw-trouble,

Janded into serious silver market and consequently lower togage, with prosperity and happiness in kina was as follows:

prices for rice.

you here and trust you are all having an Dulf, the Ho Colonel Wynd- and, charged with attempting to escape no immediate danger, and the crew are

Navy, Army Church and Btate; also our E. Cock andrey, Mr. W. A. Dów. Plave anything to do with him as he had Navigation D'Extreme Orient, in their

"Kirkpatrier and their" dan peterie métrophell and discombe, the

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the future I welcome the presence of 1-March, Great Big David." Sir Charles and Lady Addis.,

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The defendant Jones said he did not The new crop has been harvested in know that.

some provinces and new paddy in begin- The Magistrate: You did not? It isaing to come on the market. The pros the same all over the world, Godfrey. Jones: This is my first trip to Hong

kong Fletcher, The Magistrate: The regulations must Belection, "Dorothy Ku.. Gallier, be obserted. If you break the law you] 6.Three Dances from “* Henry VIII ** ** must suffer.

"German"" A ̈ Rentence of 14 day impr inment -Morceau. Melodie Caprice."

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Bank in Loston: he has become a" die guished Director of the Bank of Englás and we are proud of his : melation "with this Colony.

The total amount of rice exported from January Tat up to December 8th, 1921, was 1,400,014 zone against 941,828 tons în 1950. We quoted to-day-White Saigon rice, No 2 mited, Japan quality, Hongkong 44 per pical, 1.0.b. Baigon, for December

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