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A RIFT IN THE LUTE. PIRATES WITH MUSIC

TROUBLE AT PARTY HEAD: QUARTERS.

DEPARTURE OF CANTON OFFICIALS DELAYED,

"THE BANK CLERKS' STRIKE.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

General Tan You Kai, Mr. Chang Ching Kiang and other leading members of the Kuomintang Central Executive Commit

tee were unable to leave Canton on December ath for Wachang, as originally intended, owing to sudden political deve- lopments

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On the eve of the departure of the leaders, members of one of the factions in the Party seized the documents and premises which should have been sur- rendered to the new cficials and, of

AND LAUGHTER.

THE PENZANCE VARIETY AT THE THEATRE ROYAL.

| SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION BY THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY,

The real object of the Philharmonic

HONGKONG.: DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1926,

CORRESPONDENCE.

HONG KONG.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG DAILY PRISE."]

FORMER PARTNERS AT LAW.

BREWER & CO. AS DEFENDANTS.

MR. BREWER AS PLAINTIFF.

Before Mr. Justice Wood at the Sum-

SI-The interesting lecture of Mr.mary Court yesterday afternoon, a long argument ensued as to whether the Sum- Lindsell on Chinese names brings to my mary Court had jurisdiction in a certain mind the necessity of. ravising those of

case, and it was only when the writ was

Society of Hongkong is to promote good certain districts in the Colony and, to amended that the difficulty was overcome.

Reves. There are no grounds for its re analysis and, on asthetic grounds, its tention. Its origin does not bear elemination is now urged in all serious-

music in the Colony. The Father and should be thrown overboard. Each time begin with, the name of Ngau Shi Wan Mother of promoting anything is this name is mentioned, it jars on one's sound knowledge of values, and because of the general appeal of "The Pirates of Penzance," this Society did well to choose their present production. We lives and so thany worries in our vari have so much tragedy in cur private

ous affairs, that it is, indeed, a glorious thing to be a 'Pirate King, even for one evening.

gratulated on many accounts; firstly, on Mr. Davies is, certainly, to be con.

having brought his entire cast to the footlights bearing such an air of genuine ease and enjoyment. All work and no play make Jack and Jill dull children,

ness. Yours faithfully,

KOWLOON.

Hong Kong, December, 10th, 1928.

the words, and contribute their sotto voce whispering of their newly found love, while all the General's daughtera sing chorus.

the Victoria Hotel, Kowloon, and the The plaintif was Mr. N. J. Brewer, of

defendants, Messrs. Drewer & Co., Book- sellers, Pedder Street Mr. Brewer was practised in the Colony as a barrister. formerly a partner in the Company, and

It was stated that Brewer & Co. had leased their premises from the Chinese Estates, Ltd, and had signed a certain bond for $1.000 as security. At the time Mr. Brewer was a partner in the Com-

screar in regard to the rent paay.. It was further stated, that the Company was at present somewhat in

Mr. Brewer asked that he should be exonerated from the bond, and also claim. ed from the defendant Company the

course, this party dispute" had to be and in so many amateur theatricals the background without suggestion of crowd. $1,000, wherewith to

settled..

The Prince clique" in Canton is feeling much humiliated, it is said, owing to the fact that General Li Tsai Hain, the acting Commander-in-Chief of the Kuomintang Artby in Canton, has 'ap pointed Garrison Commissioner Chien Ta Chua as Chief of Police without referring the matter to Mr. San Fo, the Mayor of Carton. The post of Chief of Police, it is argued, comes within the Caaton Muni-

the head.

On the other hand the administration

already reported, the Police of Canton have now been given instructions to pre vent labour leaders from arresting citi zens, seizing property and organising armed parades.

The Bank Strike.

The stage is not a big one, and the twenty five ladies of the chorus mention ed below, have been very carefully drilled to make themselves into such a compact intense strain in the minds of the .per. ing. Their dresses in the first act were formers is art to creep across the foot of sprigged material in pink and blue, and rainbow hues, some mauve bonneta. lights, through the orchestra, and into being introduced at the back of the stage the stalls. In the play of the moment with good effect. The long curls hung some sixty people of Hong Kong sing ed the curves so long discouraged by down on either shoulder, the issue soften- and dance upon the stage of the Theatre modern fashion, and many a woman on that we should hire a seas and watch with regret of the days long passed when Royal, and suggest on page and poster the leisured side of the footlights thought them enjoy themselves. And having she, too, could play the Quaker with such watched once why not again? For here charming aids. When backed by the are arts

and crafts, technique and twenty five gallant pirates in short strip adroitness, here musical comedy, humour, buffoonery, wit. stage was a sea of colour, carefully con- are pantomime and ed sarongs, and scarlet head dresses. the Here are sly digs apour national affecta- trolled by Messrs. Coles and Derrick. tions, which though Gilbert sate pen in band nearly £fty years ago, have still W. Paterson and painted by Mr. Chan The scenery was designed by Mr. R. S. their points in vinegar. Here is fun Shiu Fung Realizing the difficulties of

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act. It was scarcely

pay

the Chinese

Estates, Ltd. He submitted that the claini was capable of being heard in the Summary Court in its equitable juris- diction.

disputed this. Eventually Mr. Brewer Mr. M. W. Lo, for Brewer & Company

that he claimed from the defendant $1,000 amended the writ which was to the effect

in respect of a certain bond

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accepted by the landlord the bond would

Mr. Lo: He wants $1,000, and if it is

be done away with.

Mr. Brewer said that with regard to the lease, the reat was payable in ad- The lease was eventually amended, and vance at the beginning of each month. the stipulated deposit of $1.000 was Fasco and Brewer were the guarantors of waived in favour of the bond. less73,

cipal Administration_of which Mr. Sun-for every "one" of us! Fun to produce, accommodating so much in so small a bond in lieu of the deposit. Rent was the lessees. It was agreed to accept the Fo, son of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen, is and fun to watch, and therein one pays space; it is easy to see that the artista owing and had been owing since the con-

the producer the highest compliment, could not have as much liberty as they tinuance of the lease.

The Chinese He has used every ounce of talent avail-would like, with the scenery in the first Estates, Ltd., continued Mr. Brewer, able in his cast.

Mr. R. M. Keown enjoyed himself in the on the east of Cornwall, but both the Brewer quoted several cases in support rocky sea abore could claim upon him at any time. Mr. of the Prince clique" is charged with role of Pirate King, and in his content ruined chapel, and the moonlight effects of his contention. He said he would be ineficiency. Responsibility for the labour that boom and savagery that one aaso-

ment it is possible that he lost some of were realistic in the second act.

none the richer if the $1,000 was awarded tyranny is placed on their shoulders and ciates with pirate kingship. A little more orchestra which deserves special notice.

I have said nothing as yet of the him as it belonged to the lessors.

Mr. M. W. Lo said that the plaintif it is pointed out that unless the police ferocity, Mr. Keown, please; and Oh! do with the exception of Musician, F. was backing out of his contract.

tell us where you found those lovely

He had force is directed by better and stronger frillies with the little touch of mauve Morey, R.M. the band was entirely come to Court to ask to be released from hands further trouble may be anticipated on the border: He has songs to sing Mr. W. R. Fleming. Thirteen members hold him to it

amateur, and most ably condusted by

his bond. The landlord had a right to

and nothing but anarchy will result. Asrollicking lines to hurt across at the Orchestra" and the total number brought was still in force and plaintif could not and does so convincingly, and such lovely belonged to the Ubique Amateur Mr. Justice Wood thought that the bond Major General. nearer home in Bias Bay, this band of

Unlike the pirates the orchestra up to twenty three. They get out of his responsibility. buccaneering desperadoes finds it hard to sympathy, and did justice to the lovely accompanied the songs with restraint and make both ends meet in their bad bold Overture. profession. The King laments the fact, and Frederic," the young apprentice, swing from first to last. It was a very that as the writ was amended, Mr. Brewer After further argument, Mr. Lo, agreed The opening performance went with a points out that if they continue to spare | real success and everyone present enjoyed | coal) not back out of it. all orphans, and also continue to silow sash well known pleas to sway their that it will be packed for every subsequent The house was fairly fall and we hope. to starve. Mr. D. M. Richarda playing susceptible hearts, they are indeed likely

performance. "Frederic "

was a great success. His duet and recitation with Ruth: "Oh!

Stop, Ladies, pray! and more parti- The Pirate King. Mr. R. M. Keown false one, you have deceived me;" bis Major-General Stanley...Mr. A. J. Brock. cularly, his Oh is there not one frederic (his apprentice) maiden breast" and bis duet Stay,

Mr. D. M. Richards. hear, and to watch. His acting Fred'rie, Stay!! were all a pleasure to Samuel (his Lieutenant)

Mr. R. S. W. Paterson. restrained.

Sergeant of Police Mr. A. J. Brock taking the part of the

Engr.-Lieut. A. S. Bedells, R. N. tieneral" had a very good part and filled

very model of 1 modern Major Mabel (General Stanley's daughter)

Mrs. A. M. Bowes-Smith. it. He played with energy and humour Edith (General Stanley's daughter) through the first act, and survived har

Mrs. W. R. Fleming. rowing experiences during the second Aute (General Stanley's daughter) half with equal ability. He is particu larly light on his feet, and clear in Isabel (General Stanley's daughter)

Miss D. Puncheon. diction, dificult task when confronted

Misa V. M. Jefford.

Mrs. G. Watt. Chorus of Pirates, Police, and General. Stanley's Daughters. Mesdames Alabaster, Carr, Clark, Cornaby, Farrar, Greenway, Hayward, lard, Magill, Marcel, Strange, Wallace, Hooper, Herder, Hollidge, Hurst, Mil- Misses Aris, Cole, Dunn, McClay,

Again, certain difficulties have arisen owing to the disinclination of the Bank managers to submit their dispute with employees to the Kuomintang, unless the Kuomintang will act as mediators only. leaving the question of final agreement to the parties concerned. The banks were unable to comply with the order of the Kuomintang to resume business whilst the order was accompanied by a stipula: tion that the Sanks might not remove anything from their, premises pending & settlement of the trouble: The hankers contend that the present" strike was un- provoked by any action on their part and that the employees simply walked out without giving the managers time to con- sider the demands put forward..

is

it.

Dramatis Personas.

with such patter, quip, and jeat as fall Ruth (Pirate Maid-of-all-work) to his share.

Mr. R. S. W. Paterson as Lieutenant to the Pirate King used his considerable voice with good effect, and unhurried precision:

THALIA.

The Kuomintang in Canton have grant ed General Huang Shao Hung, Hupan or Assistant Director of Military Affairs In the second act Engr.-Lient A. S. in Kwangsi, exclusive right to deal infect Sergeant of Police. His uniform

Bedells, RN, gives us the almost per opium. This, it is hoped, will enable him of blue grows on him, his voice and to raise about $1,000,000 monthly for vitality grow upon the audience.. His Bazavet, Shaw, Spanten, Stuart, Stub-

and bings. military purposes. General Huang, how. boots are the boots of the Peeler," ever, will not be allowed to put more than a 81.50 tax on each tael of opium sold within his jurisdiction.

The Nanchang Conference,

The recent conference of Kuomintang leaders held at Nanchang last week, according to information given out at Canton, has decided to form a provincial government for Kiangsi on February 1,

he uses them with confidence and em-

liability would not arise until the lease terminated At present there was “no liability of any kind.

Mr. Lo then argued that Mr. Brewer's

Mr. Justice Wood referring to the bond, said that liability arose immediately on default, Mr. Lo eventually agreed

At this stage the case was adjourned until 11.45 a.m. on Monday.

POSSESSION OF ARMS.

‚DEFENDANT GETS TWO YEARS.

Man Pui, a painter on the ss. Bengloc, was charged yesterday-afternoon, at the Kowloon Magistracy before Mr. J. H. B. Nihill, sitting with Major 0. Willson, with possession of three revolvers and 300 rounds of ammunition. Defendant was represented by MF, F. G. Vaux, of Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist.

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Man Pui was arrested on November 22nd at Kowloon, while boarding a motór- 'bus after landing from the Star Ferry On a search being made, the arms and ammunitions were found in his possession.

Mr. Vaux pleaded Guilty

to the charge, but asked the Court to take a lenient view of the matter as his client was forced to carry the arms and am- munition for the No. 1 aesman." The Messrs. Allman-Ward, Baldwin, Bar- defendant, it was pointed out by Mr. phasis. The old favourite "When a net, Bennett, Best, Brown, Hargreaves- Valz, had only made one trip to Europe felon's not engaged in his employment," Browne, Bray, Harmon, Halward, Har- and it could not be said that he had been with its verses of burglar and coster, rey, Hoare, Jefford, Jeffreys, Pethick, ing the "smuggling game" before. must always be received with enthusiasm,

Provas, Rycroft, Rushton, Spencelayh,

The Police asked for a heavy sentence, and this occasion was no exception to Sutherland, Taylor, R. D. Thomas, E

on the bround that such offences were tion with another "Lieut. Bedells and the rule; in fact taking one considera C. Thomas, Thomson, Westlake,

getting too serious and that the defen- Mr. R. B. Davies, as already stated, dant had admitted, in a statement which his post able and energetic chorus can was the Stage Manager and Producer, he made at the Police Station, that he go to meet their fate, in a highly Mr. G. W. Avenell was the Property had purposely snuggled the arms and nervous state,” but have no fear of their Master, Mrs. H. Harrison, the Wardrobe ammunitions into the Colony, with a view reception by those listening.

Mistress, Mrs. J. H. Shaw, the Accom-to enriching himself. Han Pui said he Watt 28 Ruth, Pirate Maid of all

And so we join the ladies! Mrs. G. panist, and Mr. F. P. Tanlastey the

was a family man and very poor." Prompter.

Defendant was sentenced to two years' to us "When Fred'rid was

The men's costumes were by Burkin hard labour,

to dissolve the Provincial Assembly of the Work, sp, and many other songs and shaw (Liverpool) and Ab Men and Hingi

The Orchestra..

People there, to add a sum of not more a little lad," than $3,000,000 military expenditure to recitations. She comes on first, and goes Cheang, and the ladies' dresses by Aĥ the Provincial army budget, and to or belying her reputation as an inestimable

off with the chorus at the end, never Hung and the Pioneer Bilk Store." ganize a special commission to deal with treasure." Her voice is good, her ex- all persons who have opposed the Kuo- pression charming, she plays with con fidence and makes an admirable foil with mintang cause.

her low clear voice to both chorus and leading lady.

The Kuomintang are issuing another domestic loan of $60,000,000 to be shared equally by people of the provinces, of Kwangtung, Hunan, Hupeh, and Kiangai. THE TRADE PÓSITION.

It was expected yesterday that the boycott of the Hong Kong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Company's vessels would be lifted, but there has been no definite improvement in the positión so far. The Fatehon did not bring, any cargo down yesterday, apart from the usual produce. The Sat On brought in 3,000 packages of merchandise and be tween 600 and 700 passengers.

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THE DIOCESAN BOYS' SCHOOL.

3-8 at the Diocesan Boys School finished The annual examinations for Classes on Wednesday last. Classes 1 and 2 arg taking the Fong Kong University Matri culation and Junior Examinations this week and next.

Mr. C. A. P. Xavier, Mr. G. E. Long:

Violins: Mr. S. Gray, Mrs. Scotty

year, Miss R. Judah, Mr. J. L. Alves, Mr. W. Curtis and Mr. J.-M. 8. Rosario. Mrs. A. M. Bowes-Smith as "Mabel,

Celli: Mr. N. U. Botelho, Mr. B. Paul; General Stanley's daughter, was all Bass: Mr. P. N. Sequeiro; Flute Mr. that could be desired in voice and grace. Mr. C. Miles; Clarionet: Mr. J. Shaw; be made on Monday, December 13th.

E. Price; Piccolo: Mr. R. Marah: Oboe: The promotion for Classes 3 to 8 will Her voice needs, no eulogising in Hong Bassoon: Mr. H. Duncan; French Kong, it is clear and perfectly true.

On Thursday last all the boys in these The soft tones of her blue dress and Trumpet: Mr. H. Middleton; Trombone number with one exception, were divided Horns: Mr. E. Doherty, Mr. T. Hedley; classes, two hundred and fourteen in bonnet were particularly becoming. Miss Jefford filled the roles Edith Hugen; Tympani, etc.: Musician F. tion football teams and a knock out cam Mrs Fleming, Miss Puncheon, and Mr. H. G. Everitt; Euphonium: Mr. Cinta, eight, junior and eight senior asocia Kate," and Isabel," and made a

Morey, R.M.; At the Piano: Mrs. J. H. petition was played all day, each two- most picturesque splash of colour in

Shaw.

team playing fifteen minutes each way. dresses of deep orange, pale yellow, and Hon. Conductor: Mr. W. E. Fleming. Of Friday three masters, three Indy apple green. They played their parts

teachers and one hundred and sixty-six with vivacity, and led the chorus-through

hoys went by launch from Mongkok to many songs, and shifting scenes. Of all harmonic Society-desire to express their Pass to the Shing Mun Valley..

The Committee of the Hongkong Phil Taun Wan, walked through Pineapple through their tests perhaps the talk about the thanks to Mesdames Allman-Ward, Gay the new water tunnel and thence to Lai- weather is the most dificult to sing, Cuming and Jenner, and to Messze 'chikok. The party left school at 2.30 4.3. and in this case was the most successful Hurst, Luck and Nicholson for assist and returned at 3.30 p.m. with the loss of their scenes, "Mabel" and "Frederic”

ance given in the production of the so far as could be ascertained of only one, (Continued on next Column)., Opera

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