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TUESDAY, JANUARY - LOTH, 195.

CANTON NEWS.

(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. Į

THE POPULATION OF CANTÓN.

According to police statistics, the population of Canton, as compiled by

ST. PAUL'S GIRLS SCHOOL. LADY SEVERN PRESENTS' CERTIFICATES

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When it became known that the Indo- China stramer Founding had arrived in ca board from Shanghai, Danfe Rumour The celebration of the Fourth Grain-hort on Sunday with a number of ponies tion of the Chung Hok Class and dis soon got busy. It was confidently an- tribution of certifientes in connection nounced in one quarter that the consign- mens consisted of 10 Russian half-breds

In the course of his first Durbar speech at Government House a Governor of Burma Sir Harcourt Butler said that it was too early yet to pass final judgment on the working of the new Cunstitution which had been launched under con ditions of

of considerable disadvantage owing to the prevalence of unrest nudi the police officers from the 13 districts into with the St. Paul's Girls School took tha; had been intended for the anual action of a large section of the public which the city, has been divided, is pince yesterday morning in the Queen's

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in refusing to co-operate native Council the elections for the Legislative Nevertheless, the reformed Constitution of Burma had already achieved a distiget political advance and the Legislative Council was now conducting business in spirit of moderation and compromise. Referring to political unrest, the Governor, said that it was engineered by discontented persons, but the people generally

not greatly affected. had been sedulously though attempts made to spread the belief that the British were ready, or could be induced to leave Burma. A more ridiculous proposition had never been circulated, but no rumour apparently need despair of popular a ceptance, and there were many rumours that British rule would disappear after the elapse of a century, a period which would shortly have expired A similar rumour had been current in India in 1837, the year of the Mutiny, in corection with the centenary of the Battle of possible contingency that the it as even British would leave Burma within any period worth considering.

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The Government would not tolerate any movement subversive of law and order, and of" that people could rest assured, as the Government had behind it the whole power of the British Empire, It was sheer madness to think that the Government could be intimidated fored to ignore its primary duties of governing, of enforcing the law, and of protecting law-abiding citizens. At the same time the Government earnestly desired to meet popular demands in so far as they could be met and to remove legitimate grievances. Burma had not yet made up her mind regarding separa tion from India, but it was wholly false to assert that the Government of Burma Lavoured separation in order to deprive

808,321, of whom 632,020 are males, and Theatre. 314,501 females. The population of Can-

meeting, but had been delayed owing to the fighting in the North. On

the announcement was made that the The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall presidFoosing was to go alongside Jardine's

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on as reported by the polico in 10ed over a large gathering. Those on the wharf on Monday to discharge the live keng Jockey Club. To give credence to this then composed of only 12 districts, was platform included Lady Sovera, (who task, which was consigned to the Hong- 790,035, some 431.039 being males and presented the certificates), the Hon. Mr. story it was stated that the ponies would 335.006 females. The number of women Chow Shon San, and Mr. A. R. Cavalierba Crawn for 43 2 special class of sub seription grilus and that, closed races would be arranged for, them on the off- in Canton City for years age was 3,593] (Inspector of Vernacular Schools)..

Miss K. Woo, headmistress, presented day. In lee House Street yesterday, the greater than that given this year. It is

knowing ones stated that the consignment generally understood that the population her annual report, and said:---

* We are deeply gratified to have with would be stabled at the Jockey Club of Canton is always much greater than the police returns show, as a large section us today Lady: Severn who has so grac stabies, Causeway Bay, and sold by pri- iously consented to distribute the corticate treaty. Finally, a Daily Press man of the community has no permanent aboda ficates, and we thank her most sincerely was told that a Russian had brought the and many firms and shops, as well as for this further manifestation of her famment down 'bere "on-spec

thank the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotowall, the the H.K.J.C. Club stables until he had All the versions families, for various reasons, never fill interest in our School. We wish also to fad made arrangements to keep them in sucked of truth to a certain extent; in the names of all persons in their house- Chairman of ur Building Committee, disposed of the holds. Altogether about 60 tow-boats and for presiding in the absence and at any rate did zo 20 small steamers with passengers as well Bishop, and the Hon. Mr. Chow Show The facts are that the consignment con- as freight call at Canton daily from the Son for his kindness in coming to give ists of 10 pukka China ponica for, Can

us a shart address

ton where they are wanted for paper country towns, and these form a large

celebrate the Fourth hunts. It is true that the manager of "To-day we part of the non-resident population. Graduation of our Chung Hok Class and the H.K.T.C. stables (and his assistant) the Tenth Anniversary of the School. As did go on board the s. Foushing and we look back, we cannot help feeling re have a look at the ponies. It is probably gret over the many mistakes which we true that he did so, because Mesars. have made; but, ut the same time, we Jardine, Matheson & Co. had not been have reason to rejoice and be thankful advised whether the ponies, were to be. for the numerous pronts of God's accd- transhipped here or not. nees to as, and we look forward with possibly quite unconsciously-has been undaunted and encouraged spirit to the cause of a colossal "leg-pall." - fet more brighter future.

TEA HOUSE. HOLIDAYS. All employees in the tea houses and restaurants of Canton have served notice on their employers that they will stop work for the Chinese New Year holidays on January 20th, or the 28 day of the 12th moon, resuming service on January 37th (4th day of the 1st moon). During these holidays, the senior and junior cashiers, the cooks to the employees, and the janitors of a tea house or restaurant are permitted by the Union to continue work, but they may demand extra pay of $1 to $2 daily during the holidays, In spite of strandas efforts violent The Tea House and Restaurant Union

unabated, but the continued

has also notified the employers that they shall publish before the holidays the names of all employees to be discharged; are expected to otherwise their, men return to their nid jobs after the New Year.

Barma of any reforms that might be granted to India.

crime

Own

Governor hoped for an improvement. In conclusion, his Excellerer contradicted the oft-repeated story that Burma was being exploited by British firms to her detriment, and showed that it European firms were to leave there would be an immediate necessity for a general increase of laxation, starvation. for many thousands of people, and the relapse of large arena into the wild jungle from which they had been reclaimed.

This speech, anys the Times correspon dent, is likely to have a sobering effect on the people of Burma, who have lately been carried away by the specious eloquence of Buddhist priests.

MOTOR DAZZLE LAW.

HEAD-LIGHT BEAMS TO BE.

LOWER.

shall not attempt to give a long report, as a brochure is about to be pub fished giving the steady progress of the School in the history of its ten years enterprise. But it may not be amiss to fith and the tenth year's work. anke just a few comparisons between the

one any harm

Some-one-

Among those sold a pup was Argus," though he strongly denies having visited the Fooshing on the lock-out for Russian half-breds. He asserts he went to inspect pony called "Press Pirate," which has been expected from the North for some It is rumoured that the pony bas been acquired by the Double Two Syndi time-

cate.

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CINEMA NOTES.

QUEEN'S TEEMITE.

First

the "Woman's 'luce,"

at the Queen's

"During the fifth year the largest number of pupils prescut in any one month was 170, while for the past year it was 412 Five years ago the grad uates numbered but 0; this year there are 18 In 1910 there were only 16 teachers; to-day we have 32, including the visiting teachers. Five years ago. Eve of our National attraction pupils were baptized; the year under so Theatre, Constance Talmadge enacts the part of Josephine Gerson, belle of the view saw ten admitted to the Church,

With the beginning of another year town, who, on her return from Paris, is made to run as candidate for mayor. The sene changes are to be made. We regret election contest is one of the most amus- that Mr. Tse, Mr. Au, Mr. Chan, Missing ever conceived, and Miss Talmadge Cheak and Miss Loh are leaving us. is said to be as whimsical and charming THE GOOD ROADS, MOVEMENT.

They have one and all served the School as ever. The story was written by Jaba The decision of the district authorities faithfully, and I extend to them my Emerson and Anita Loes especially for of Fatshan to raise the Bund along grateful thanks. Messra Tae and Au at the talented Constance. The production opening a school of their own, and I

was directed by Victor Fleming. the river front by eight feet to avoid the wish them every success in their new inundations that usually occur in the spheres of usefulners. In their places we ing their engagement here and are giv-

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THE CORONET.

has been most fortunate in securing the umner is being opposed" by propertservices of Mr. Wong Iu Kung, the g an entire new programme of nonga and dances for the next four days. Tho owners concerned. The grounds for op- Chinese headmaster of St. Paul's College, singing and dancing of Misses Miami, Mr. Poon Ying Ka whose Dimples and Millie continue to draw and position are more economic than technical, and of it appears, the district authorities having scholarship and capability as a teacher are applaaded by the fans every-time ars not only known in the Kwangtung they appear. The Alabama Bros. (Dick acted on the advice of qualified engineers, Province, but throughout China. We are and Raymond) also continue to amuse.

Thanks to the Good Road Movement, also glad to welcome Miss Mabel Chan more than 7,000 miles of motor roads and Miss Li Kun Ying, graduates of the

Six beautiful artista models, throa South-Eastern University of Nanking,

The Muses, Spanish Gypsy musicians, and The Daily Mail understands that the have been built in China in recent years and holders of the B.A. degree. Ministry of Transport intends to reintro- In 'Kwangtung Province in the last few former was one of our first Chung Hok other character types appear in the gor- duce the Lights on. Vehicles Bill in the

back with 118.!

new Paramount Picture," My Ameri House of Commons as soon as parliamen-years, 19 towns and cities have reported graduates, and we are proud to have her geous banquet scene of Gloria Swanson's can Wite - Sam Wood production, "To Miss Lam Sui Tee, Miss Tong which comes to the Coronet Theatre to- This Bill, dealing the completion of 867 l, or nearly 300 tary time permits. with the problem of dazzle head-lamps miles, of modern roads. Canton alone Yat Hing (both of whom also possess the on motor-cars, was brought before the has now more than 27 mics and a motor B.A. degree), Miss Hunt, Mrs. Griggs, day. Light effects which are unusually dilettante's House of Lords in 1999, but its.

I wish to express my thanks for their charming add to the beauty of the set- passage

ting, which represents a Some 12 other places in able help during the past year. bus service.

My was then impeded by a general election.

The Bill is based on the recommenda Kwangtung have public mater bus ser- warmest thanks are due to Miss Kotewalt home built on the art stadio idea, in tions of an expert committee, and its

vices, in addition to private ears and for acting so successfully as Headmis Buenos Aires. In a sort of alcove, three lovely girls anuses, play on harps and tresa daring my absence in the Spring other instrumcats. Across the centre of most important provisions are:-

other motor vehicles.

and to Miss Pong for giving us her ser

the If the district of Fatshan is able to vices gratuitously as drawing teacher modernize its Band, it will have a public To the teaching staff as a whole I offer my thanks for their hearty co-operation highway of about a mile in length that and earnest efforts in the welfare of the will benest eventually an area of nearly School.

The limitation of the height of the beams of headl-lamps so that they fall below the line of vision of pedestrians And the drivers of approaching vehicles.

The compulsory carrying of rear lamps by motor-cyclists

.

It is clear from the letters of motor 3,000,000 square feet of property adjacent ing readers, says our London contem- to it

porary, that the must pressing problem Other places in Kwangtung which are

is whether it is a safer policy for drivers

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020,

taa

The

room, which is divided by three arch- ed openings, are drawn beavy red plush hangings, which when pulled aside dis close the banquet hall with oval tables and in the centre an opening with a run- down upon which the winning race horse, "We are greatly indebted to Board of Directors of the Chinese garlanded with flowers, is fed into the centre of the room, where is provided a Y.M.C.A. for permitting us the use of

An- the gymnasium for physical culture, and great antique Spanish chest containing

choice viands of an equine nature. to Mr. Dome in particular for his un- to awitch off brad-lights or keep them building modern roads include Shining, stinted efforts as instructor, as well as other popular item in the programme will

Floor-Walker." on when approaching each other. On this Sunwui, and Toyahan. Only a fortnight to Mrs. Dome for supplying music for be Chaplin's well-known comedy point there is a conflict of opinion.

the property owners of the six drills.

To the public in general we express streets around Sup. Sam Flong, or the 13th our thanks for having so generously (Applause.) I congratulate the seven The Motoring correspondent of the ward, petitioned the Canton Municipal patronized the two bazaare held by us in girls who have succeeded in winning the Out of the brooches awarded to those who Have at- paper writes:

To see which is the more common authorities to hasten the completion of October and December,

money so raised no less than 84,500 was tended, the school for seven, or practice-blacking out. or keeping the their new roads...

given to the Building Fund, $800 fo the years.

"In conclusion, I desire to express our head-lights on--I took a run last night along the Portsmouth road. In accord- THE BUILDING MATERIAL TRADE.M.CL, and "8900 to the Home Mis

sionary Society.

deepest appreciation and gratitude to ance with the policy advocated by the

Canton Press reviews of the brick and Last, but not least, we owe a hearty Mr. Tuna and the Directors of the R.A.C. and many motorists, I kept my

vote of thanks to the Building Com- Queen's Theatre for granting us the-free" awr head-lights on. During the trial other huikling material trades, state that mittee,, under the able chairmanship of use of the theatre; and to Mr. Tam Bus I met 63 cars with what might be des the business was exceptionally bad dur the Hon. Mr. Kotewall, for their unti-Chouk for his kind assistance in arrang- cribed as dazzle head-lights.

ing

efforts and great zeal in helping to ing the place.

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A PRACTICAL TEST.

more

Of this number 37 made no effort ing 1924. They point to the fact that no raise the sum of $150,000, which, together Lady SEVERN then presented the certi- to switch off their head-lamps and rely large construction work took place in with $50,000 promised by the Government, ficates, and the Hon, Mr. Crow SHOT on the side-lamps. Of the 20 who did Canton in 1924, as the Red Army units makes a total of $200,000. There still re- Son addressed the gathering in Chinese

black out about half a dozen exprcas ed disapproval of my policy as they developed a practise of occupying newly passed. Two of the 26 drivers signal finished houses without paying rent fed full lights just as they came abreast

THE GRADUATES.

The list of graduates was as follows: Chung Hot Clas-Chan Suit Law,

of me. The majority of cyclists passed Many contractors delayed completing slightest doubt that they will succeed in Yue Sau Ping, Tong Suk Woon, Li Yue

building in order that they

expressed disapproval of my lights

mains a deficit of 8100,000. Having had ample proof of the capabilities and sym- pathetic keenness of our Bailding Com- mittee in the past, we have not the

Han, Cheng Sing Tak, Chang Fook Hon, should be obtaining the balance. A protest by the driver of a lorry

"As regards our new building, we ex Yung. Chee Yee, Li Sue Ching, Ip Sau inadequately illuminated with old unit for occupation. ⠀⠀

pect its completion in another year, and, Fean, Li Lan Chee, Yeung Suk Teun, fashioned oil lamps took the form of Mr. Hu Han Min, the Civil Governor we take this opportunity of thank Au Yus Pik Tsui Chuk Ting, Wong trying to charge me off the road. This of Canton, on January 15th, Sled with ing all our friends as well as the Build. Wei Ying, Latin Yim Ho, Kan Ma Ching. is a method which is increasing, and

Han, Upper Primary-Tsui Sue financial support in securing funds to "ennnot be too strongly condemned. The the. Procurator General of Kwangtung ing Committee for their efforts and Cheung Wai Fong and Kan Yeun Lan.

Chung Chouk Bim, Wong Pui Fong, driver swings his lorry across the road Province, a complaint against Mr. Chan meet initial ex enses.. and swerves aside just as the two Lim Pak, and ten other leading officers "A few words must be said about the Kwok Shoung Lin, Kwong Mei Har vehicles come abreast. If the driver of the private car is at all nervous the of the Canton Merchants Volunteer graduating class. I take great pride in Chan Suit Man, Loung Bau Ching. results might be disastrous"

Corps, who are described na fugitives declaring that this year's graduatee have Leung Lin Or, Ching Tai Fong and Fung

proved themselves to be usually energetic, Puf Kwan Among suggested remedies for the solu tion of the dazzle problem, are from justice. The procurator-general is especially in regard to charitable work, The following entertainment was given

The use of a spot light which can be asked to arraign these volunteer leaders and, to be leaders of no mean ability by the scholars focused on the near aille edge of the for treason, and murder. The Volunteers During the years of their Chung Bok daye School Bong................. Papila. Wand Drill .....Chung Hok. Cjris Action Bongs.. Round and Round the road, thereby erabling the headlamps indicted by the Bolshevista are Mesars they have manifested a fine spirit of co- Action Sagg. Ten Little Indians."

Village and Visiting Game:"

toho switched off in safety,

The wearing of coloured anti-glare glasses.

The use of a dipping device by which the bead-lamps can be lowered from the driver's seat so that the beam is thrown dawn on to the road"

operation and a genuine spirit of enthus Chan Lim Pak, Chan Kung Shau, Tang inam at: work or at play. They can be described as shining lights and models Kii Shek, Lee Chung Shin, Kwan Kips which future classes may well emulate, Mo, Tang Pui, Chi, Woug, Shook Ming, and my one wish for them is that they Chan Shiu Kwan, Te Kwon Ying, Kwan may ever keep their lights shining.

́(Continued' on next Column). Cho Pok, and Chân Lin Chong

Candle Drill Soug..

...... Chung Hoz IV.

Country Fair" and. Sweet Blue Bell,"