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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY. JANUARY 4TH, 1926

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TAISHAN'S" WELCOME TO

MACAO.

GOVERNOR HOLDS RECEPTION

ON BOARD.

THE FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE FIRE

FUNERAL AT HAPPY VALLEY.

The funeral of Able-Seaman Batchelor VESSEL'S FIRST HOLIDAY CRUISE. who died as a result of terrible injuries The 3.8. Taishan, the vessel just.com-received while assisting in combatting the pleted by "Taikoo" for the Hongkong,fire at the Hongkong Hotel took place Canton and Macao Steamboat Company, at Happy Valley Cemetery "yesterday. made ita first holiday cruise to Macao an

The band of H.M.S. Hawkins preceded Saturday. The weather was delightful the cortege, and the coffin, draped with There was a large crowd on board, in the Union Jack, was borne on a gun- eluding a number of the Company's carriage drawn by a number of able specially invited guests and all had a senmen from deceased's ship. The car. most enjoyable time. Indeed, if the ringe was followed by a detachment from

H.M.S. Hawkins. auccess of this trip may be regarded as

As the coffin was being borne into the an augury the Taishan will certainly cemetery the Band played the "Dead prove a record acquisition to the Steam-March." The Last Post and Reveille were sounded at the graveside and, a bant Company's feet.

squad from the Hawkins fired three volleys over the grave.

The boat left Hongkong sharp at nine o'clock and was berthed alongside the wharf at Macso by noon. The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, the Chairman of the Com. pany, and Mr. J. Arnold, the Secretary, then left to call at Government House, and shortly afterwards H.E. The Gover nor of Macao (General Maia Magahales) accompanied by his wife and family and number of Government officials came

The Rev. Mr. Hamilton, H.M.S. Titania, and Rev. Mr. Scott, H.M.S. Harkins, were the officiating ministers

Among those present were Capt W. J. C. Lake (Chief of Staff), Pay. Comdr. A. C. Roe, Comdr. Gunner H. F. Budden, Commander C. W. Bowes, D.3.0., Lieut. Edmonstone, and Comdr. W."Pott (officers of. H.M.S. Hawkine), the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak and Miss Dorothy Holyoak, Comdr. Williams, R.N., Mr. J. Scott Harston, Mr. M. F. Key (repro on board and were entertained to lunsenting the Hongkong General Chamber cheon. They were received by the Hon. of Commerce), Mr. P. Condon (represent- ing the Hongkong Fire Brigade), Mr. G. Mr. P., H. and Mrs. Holyoak, Chev. J. M. Saunders (representing the Kowloon Fire and Mr. Alves, Capt. and Mrs. Clarke, Brigade), Mr. W. E. Hollands (represent- representing the Steamboat Company members of the crews of the various ships ing the Hongkong Football Association). The proceedings at the luncheon, to in Port, members of various local Clubs which about seventy sat down, were in- and many others, formål, the crily toasts being those of "The President of Portugal "proposed by Mr. Holyoak, the Chairman, and The King" proposed by ELE. The Governor of Macro.

During the afternoon most of the visi. tors took the opportunity of inspecting the new, harbour works which the Gor ernment of Macao have undertaken at 11 cost. of approximately ten million dollars. When these are concluded in twelve or eighteen months time Macao will be in possession of a fine race course had a large area of re-claimed ground where it is proposed to build godowns for the trade which it is hoped will be deve

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MR. DENMAN. FILLER,

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WORLD TOURISTS.

S.S.BELGENLAND." ON HER

WAY TO HONGKONG, ".

second round the world tour, is dus at The Red Star x.s. Belgeiland, on her Hongkong on January 21st, and will re- main here until January 28th.

There was a large number of foral tributes sent, among them being noticed one from HE. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.) and Lady Clementi, Vice Admiral Sir E. S. Alexander Sin clair, K.C.B., H.V.O., (Commander-in- Chief of the Chian Station), Capt. Lake, Mr. J. Scott Hurston, Mr. J. H. Taggart (Managing Director of the Hotels Co.). Mr. WJ. Hawker (Manager of the Hotels Co.), A Sorrowful Spectator," Mr. and Mrs. G. Morrison, Capt. Brewer and W. T. Hayle, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, In spector Blake (Sanitary Department).

There were wreaths also from many messes on the Hawkins as well as from H.M.S. Bluchell, H.M.S. Petersfield, and

Heers and Crew H.M. Tug Cherub The oneers and all ranks, 5th Battalion 2nd Punjab Reginent, Officers of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd..

From His college days Mr. Fuller and loped with the rich Hengshan and the Manager and stuft of the Houkens been a martyr to ill-health. He suffered Tatels, Ltd., Shanghai staff of the long from some serious internal disorder and. Shekki districts. As Mr. Holyoak antong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., Manager in the past twenty-ive years he under nounced on the Taishan, later in the day, and staff of the Repulse Bay Hotel, the went many sovers surgical operations. the Steamboat Company have already Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.but he devoted himself to music, and as is engaged in the summer Trans-Atlantic Directors and Hongkong staff of the health interrupted his college, career, in length and 78 feet, in breadth, and marked the site where they wish their new Fire Insurance Company, President and wharf to be.

travel between New York and Europe.

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At 4 o'clock there was another large as- sembly in the Taisha'y saloon whithi was attended by many of the Macao residents They were naturally keenly interested in the vessel and were loud in their praise the guests were

Royal Artillery,

A wille circle of friends in Hongkong. will read with melancholy interest the announcement onde to-day of the death of Mr. Denman Fuller, who for many years was the Organist of St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong. The news reached us by cable from our London Once that Mr. Fuller passed away on Christmas Day at a unrsing home in Bournemouth after a long illness most patiently borne

the message has it.

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largest steamer to have completely circled The Belgenland is described as the the globe. She is a ship of 27,200 tons gross, and is now carrying more than 400 passengers. The present cruise, like last year, is under the management of the Red Star Line, owners of the ship, in co- apération with the American Express Co.. which has charge of all shore arrange-

inchts.

The ship is an oil burner of 007 feet

members of the Wayfoorg less, Alemany of our renders know, he was not

fa her deck arrangement the ship is Civil Service Cricket Club, Royal Naval Fellow of the Royal College of Organists), ideal for cruising. At night the deck is hers of the Hongkong Football Club, only an accomplished organist (being a Yard Police. Dockyard Recreation Club but an Eceptionally brilliant pianist as frequently used as a bail-room, and a well. The late Mr. Fuller was the feature of the upper deck is a space for Police Recreation Club, Garrison Heren Organist and Chairmaster of St. John's sports, of gencross proportions, where tion Club, European Members of the Fire Brigade, Faumati Police Station, the Cathedral, Hongkong, for upwards of deck, tennis, golf, shuffle-board and other Sick Borth Staff of the Royal Naval afteen or sixteen years, and during that games are played. Hospital and the Institution of Engine Cathedral organ mainly to raise funds for time gave innumerable recitals on the and Shipbuilders of Hongkong,

the improvement of this Ene old instru Inent, and when sufficient funds were in hand to enable the thorough overhaul- ing to be undertaken he himself, for several months, gave valuable assistance to the organ builder engage from home. At his own cost. Mr. Fuller pro- vided electric blowing apparatus for the organ.

A

SEAMAN E. E. BATCHELOR.

sailor's grave. Yet not where billows.

dashing

of its appointments. received by H.E. The Governor who, speaking in Portuguese, the speech being translated by the Company's Agent, Mr." A. A. de Mello, proposed a toast to the prosperity of the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Company and to the continuance of the happy relationship that hail always existed between Hong-Only kong and Macao.

From blue to grey, break out.in angry

foam.-

beside them, where, in murmura plashing.

Wavelets may whisper of the West, and

home.

In thanking H. E. The Governor for his presence and good wishes Mr. Holyoak referred to the fact that, Mr. A. A. de Mello's grandfather, the Vicomte de Sat on the sea. "where" pledge of faith "Cereal, had been one of the founders and was given,

first directors of the Steamboat Company.

Met he the foe and claimed a tragic He had been one of those who signed the

fate, Articles of Association in 1865. From Yet by the self same calling led, not that date until nowy said Mr. Holyoak,

driven,- the Company'n records show that there bas been nothing but the most friendly feeling between the Company and the Macao Government. He trusted that that pleasant co-operation, to their mutual advantage, might always be maintained.

Three cheers were then given for His Excellency The Governor and his party. The ropes were cast off and the steamer began its return journey to Hong. kong to the accompaniment of the fring of Chinese crackers and the applause of the large crowds which had gathered alongside the wharf.

Tea was served on board and after ten

there was dancing in the saloon. When the boat reached the Hongkong Harbour there was another little," ceremonious gathering, the guests on this occasion re- turning thanks to the Company for the excellent day's holiday they had.

· provid ect.

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Ready, aye, ready come it soon or

late.

The work was there,ao pampered fears

arrested

The quick assent, though it was Danger Red flame or ocean...shore or wave white

spoke,

created,

It mattered little to a Heart of Oak! Who talks in gloom of England's glory

waning?

Of manhood's work exchanged for

puerile play

When we may turn from pessimists' com.

plaining

To this, Life's Game, played in a sailor's

way!

GLADYS JACKSON. Hongkong

THE PEAK HOSPITAL.

NOW FINANCED AS A PURELY GOVERNMENT. INSTITUTION.

Mr. G. M. Young, of Messrs. Butter- feld & Swire, acted as spokesman for the guests. After referring to the enter prise of the Company in having such a first-class steamer built be called for three cheers for Mr. Holyoak. These were heartily given and Mr. Holyoak, on behalf of the Steamboat Company, briefly acknowledged the compliment. The return journey was completed in a It is notified in the Government Gazette little under three hours

that from January 1st, the Peak Hospital

PRIVATE PRACTITIONERS TO-

TREAT THEIR OWN PATIENTS.

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cheatly to recreation are as follows:- Other features of the vessel relating Two-large and well equipped.gymnasiums. an indoor swimming pool, with Turkish bath attached and two outdoor pools, the largest on any ship; three verandah cafés, available for refreshment,.table games of, dancing; a Japanese tea garden for dining or dancing.

The vessel from fore to aft is a floating palace, and is considered one of the best His many pianoforte recitals, and the cquipped ships on the seas: valuable assistance he gave to the The Belgenland will be the home f Philharmonie Society, and at high-class the 400 or more tourista on board for concerts in the Colony will be recalled over four months' while they are cóm- by all music lovers with grateful appre-pletely circling the globe. ciation. In addition to all his musical had numerous private pupils for the work of a public character, Mr. Fuller

pianoforte and singing, and he also filled for many years the position of custodian CINEMA of the City Hall and together with that of curator of the museum Library.

His enthusiasm for his work frequently overtaxed his physical strength, and after a prolonged stay in the Peak Hos pital for another severe operation he re- signed his work in the Colony about three years ago and went home a helpless in valid. It is a marvel to all his intimate friends that he survived so long.

The lato Mr. Fuller was 45 years of age, and unmarried, but we believe he is sur vived by his mother to whom the sincere

sympathy of all the deceased gentleman's friends in Hongkong will be extended in her bereavement.

ALLEGED CONSPIRACY.

STORY OF STRANGER'S VISIT TO ASYLUM.

ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.

SHOW AND ENTERTAIN,

MENT.

There was a large gathering in the hall of St. Stephen's Girls' College, Lytleton Road, on Saturday night, when a dnoma thow which had been arranged fy the masters of St. Stephen's Boys' Colege in aid of the New Building Full was given.

ます。

The programme, which was provided by Mr. H. W. Ray, who was maty years

go on the College staff, incided the: screening of the Silent Call, a seven reel film with the famous dog" Strong heart, and a rollicking, comfly. The apparatna was skilfully maniplated and from the beginning to the end there was not the slightest hitch. The fim was a interesting as any that ar generally shown in Hongkong cinemas.

The Rev, G. E. Arrowmith, gave examples of his inimitable ntriloquism, and Mr. Li Chor Chee, a femer student A remarkable story was related at the and staff member, added the success Central Magistracy on Saturday, when of the entertainment by find singing. The two Chinese were charged with trying to Rev. G. E. S. Upedell psided at the obtain the release of a patient from the Pin cinema committee of which Mr.. Government Lunatie Asyidm, with intent to vermen

The

Fung Man Sui, B.Sc., the Bank of Mr. James Murray, who is in charge Canton, is Chairman, undMr. Chau Chun of the Asylum, stated that the patient, Ni, hon, treasurer, are to be congratu The representatives of the Company on is to be financed as a purely Govern Loe Ah Lei, arrived on the s.o. Presidentiated on the success of foir venture... board included the Hon. Mr. P Hment Institution under the direction of Winn on December 24th and was im number of the general public, and a good. Amongst the audien were a large Holyoak (Chairman), Capt. Clarke and the Principal Civil Medical Officer.

Chev. J. M. Alves (Directors) and. Mr. An Advisory Committee of three medinely admitted to the Asylum. He

J. Arnold (Secretary). Among the in medical practitioners with the Principal had it his possession 242.30 in American sup was raised in aid of the Fund. vited guests were Mrs. P. H. Holyoak Civil Medical Officer ex-officio, Chairman links an attaché case and two suit cases

coinage. a gold wristlet watch, gold suff

And the Misses Holyoak, Mr. Hanbury Williams, Mrs. J. M. Alves, Mr. P Massey, Mr. O. H. P. Hay, Mr. and Barlow, Mr. O. T. Breakspear, Mr. G.

will be appointed by His Excellency the which contained clothing. On December

the management of the Hospital. Governor annually to assist Government oth the first defendant, accompanied by

eastward.

WEATHER REPORT.

A fresh to strong monsoon)

All registered medical practitioners in the second, who was a Chinese ward. The Royal Observatory issued the fol M. Young. Mr. and Mrs. Reid, Mr. and the Colony will enjoy equal rights with master, visited the Asylum and said that owing report at 5.30 pm yesterday Mrs. Sutherland and party, Mr. and Mrs. regard to the admission of patients and he was a brother of the patient. He, The anti-cyclone over China has extended Cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Jr. and will continue to treat their own patients however, could not give the patient's Mrs. Davidson, Mr and Mrs. Albaque in the Hospital as hitherto, charging and name and when questioned became may be expected along the SE. coast of que e Castro, Mr. and Mrs. Lauder, Mr. collecting their own fees for professional utterly confused. He was told that be Ching and over the China Bea and Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Clarks, Mrs.

then fell on his kaces, and wept. would be handed over to the police, and Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Black, Mr. and Mrs: Templeton, Dr. Koch, Mr. and Mrs.

Replying to Inspector P. Grant, who was in charge of the case witness said C. A. da Boza, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman Mr. and Mrs: Stoddart. Mr. E. Syder

that the second defendant was in charge Capt. and Mrs. Innes, Mr. F. W. James,

of the ward in which the patient was and Mr. T. J. Shervell.

(Oontinued at foot of next dolumn.)

atendance, be Coverment

The nursing staff will servants and form part of the nursing stall of the Colony's Medical Department.

Fees charged for nursing and diet will ba-First class $10 per diem, second class 86 per diem.

Local forecast; N.E. winds, fresh cloudy some drizzle or must

and it was possible tilt he came to know that the patient had honey.

The case was adjourned unl Bail was allowed in 8600-eac