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THE CHARWOMEN OF WHITEHALL.

DEMAND FOR LESS WORK AND MORE VACUUM CLEANERS.

TRADE UNION ACTION.

MILL-GIRLS” “LIKE MANNEQUINS.”

CLOG-AND-SHAWL STYLE DEAD.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, 1927.

The smart, well-dressed," appear- ance of a group of Yorkshire mill- The battalions of "charwomen in girls who have just left for Aus- the

Government offices in and tralia to work in mills there around Whitehall are seething with aroused much interest in London. Inquiries by newspaper represen excitement. It is stated that they have grievances. A champion has tatives show that mill-girls now-a been found in the Civil Service Con-days dress as stylishly as any other federation, and accordingly their workers. case is to be developed.

The allegations are that:---

The charwomen's work has been increased from 2,000 to, 2,500 superficial fect of cleaning every dahey only get. 258. a week.

They have to pay for two jour- Deys a day to do their work.

The number of vacuum cleanere installed is miserably inadequate.

The Office of Works is reapon- sible.

An inquiry is therefore to be de- manded, and questions are to be put in Parliament.

One of the chief results of the growing popularity of artifeld silk stockings is the gradual disappear ance of the once universal "clog.

"The clog-and-shaw days are dead," said Mr. H. Hodges, man- ager of Messrs. Tootal Broadhurst Lee Co., Ltd., of Bolton.

Of about 1,000

girls

:

BOXING.

KEEN NOVICES' COMPETI. TIONS.

SERVICE MEN GIVE AND GET A DUSTING.

FINAL BOUTS TO-NIGHT.

There was a good attendance at the Novices Boxing Competition between the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines and the Air Force held last night at the Royal Canteen Theatre at Praya East

The officials were Lieut-Comdr. Scott Bell, Lieut.-Comdr. 'Drink

Lieut. water,

Garrett. Lieut Comdr. Ratay and Lieut. Robinson, The fighters, all novices, were as keen as mustard and went at it with all the gusto they could put iate it. The most pleasing feature was the clean aportsmanship shown by all contestants throughout. They showed they at least knew how to take their medicine and give back As much as they received, even if they lacked the science of the stars.

Several knock-outs, all in the first round, added zest to the pre- grammmo.

it was announced that the com- petition, which will be repeated to night when the final bouts will be fought. is held in order to find pro- mising contestants for the more im- portant fights held under the aus- pices of the Hong Kong Boring As sociation.

This novices competition is re garded as of greater importance that the contests of the more ex- perienced pugilists, because those who have never been in the ring be- fore are given a chance to show their mettle, and once the appetite is whetted, there is no saying how far one of these novices will go.

The bouts were divided into two acasions. The first was held yester- day at 5.30 p.m., and the second at 8.30

VICTORIA RECREATION

CLUB.

THE ANNUAL GEN ERAL

MEETING. "

OFFICERS OF INCOMING FORCES INVITED TO JOIN.

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The annual general meeting of the Victoria Recreation Club was held last evening at the Club House, there being a fair attendance of members.

Mr. W. Logan (acting" Chairman of the Committee) presided and was supported by Mr. D, Lyon (re tiring Searetary), and members of the Committee.

At the outset of the meeting, the Chairman referred in sympathetic terms to the deaths of three res- peeted members of the Club, name- is the Hon. Sir C. Paul Chater, the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, and Mr. Ho Fook

The members passed a vote of condolence by standing in silence

WOMEN TAKE A

HAND.

AN EMANCIPATION · MOVEMENT,

A SPLENDID MANIFESTO.

To assist the women of Canton

in organising and developing the

movement for their own emancipa-

tion and to secure their participa. tion in the National Revolution, the Women's Section of the Canton City Special Kuomintang has issued the following manifesto:—

The Kuomintang is based upon the Three Principles of the People, which were originated and cx. pounded by the late Dr. San Yati

Syn. It is directing the National Revolution, the object of which is to elevate China to a state of fres dom and independence and to pro- mate the general welfare of the people.

"In the midst of the rapid ad- vances of the Revelation, it is

Referring to the Bath House Com- mittee's report, the Chairman said that formerly they had a pontoon. At present it was almost impossible essential that people of all walks! to launch a boat without coming to should participate in its work, in grief. He thought that if the Club had any money to spare they should order to bring about its consum rebuild pontoon which would enable mation as speedily as possible. We' them to enter competitions run, for of the woman's world have been example, by the Royal Hong Kong

liberating ourselves from the Yacht Club.

We have shackles of the past. emerged from darkness and are advancing on the road of light. The masses of women have gradual- ly shown their inclinations joward the National Revolution by their the awakening consciousness of intrinsic value of the various women movements in which they participate. However, on account of the lack of organization and training, auch women movements

The Chairman also hoped they would again win the Water Polo Shield, but impressed the need for several "practising especially members of the old team were leav ing the Colony.

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Boxing Competitions. They used to have boxing com- at the Club, and he petitions thought these might be got up again, a source of pleasure to mem- bers. Sergt. Bunt had promised to run a tournament for them, and he thought the new committee might The results of the latter bouts are consider the suggestinn. 48 icllows:--

A.B.

RESULTS.

FEATHERWEIGHT.

Gates (Danar).

they were before.

Referring to the accounts, the have not been very rapid and effec Chairman said that renewals were tive. It is also to be noted that shown at 81,300, but this sum in- the great majority of women are Pratts (H.M.5 Titania) cluded a number of unusually heavy still tied down by the hideous bent AB, Wood (Bluebell).

itcras. There was a loss of 8581. O.S. Wright (Dragon) beat Sto.bat the balance sheet showed that conditions of social livelihood. Herley (Hermes).

Boy Macguire (Dance) beat O.S.the Clab was really better, off than These drowning ones are extending their hand and are eagerly looking to us for salvation., Should we who profess to be women comrades not do our part and help to ameliorate their pitiable plight Should we not help to relieve them from op- pression? Should we not assisti the weak and succour those in dis

A:B. Friend (Titania) boat Dowton (Hermics).

A. Newstead (Hermes) beat A.B. Mitchell (Hermes).

0.8. Wakelin (Danae) beat Sto. Henderson (Despatch).

WELTERWEIGHT.

Sto. Eussell (Despatch) beat A.B.] Sell (Despatch).

Stoker Brown (Hermes) knocked out O.S. Gibbs (Hermes). 2

The report and statement of ac counts, which have previously ap peared in the Faily Press, were passed..

Election of Officers, The election of officers was then proceeded with.

The Chairman said that the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southors (Colonial Secretary) had consented to become tress? the Chairman of the Club, and the

"It is the duty of the Women's

Gloria

SWANSON

TO-DAY ONLY

IN

Wages of Virtue

at the QUEEN'S.

TO-DAY ONLY

RAMON NOVARRO

in

RAMON NÖVARRO „THE MIDSHIPMAN”

Sto Macguise (Derraich) beat riembers, signified their approval Section of the Canton City Special THE MIDSHIPMAN

AB. Thompson (Derpatch)."

with applause.

A.B. Armstrong (Petersfeld) Mr. C. J. Cooke was elected Se- walked over A.B. Gisby (Hermes),cretary, Mr. D. Lyon having said "he Sig Batson (Iroquoi) walked had not the time to spare to con- over 0.S. Marchant (Hermes). tinue in this Office, but he would Lassist Mr. Cooke in any way he

could.

MIDDLEWEIGHT.

Leading Sto. Foy (Varazine) knocked out A.B. Sutcliffe (Delhi).

FATHER WEIGHT.

Boy Roland (Frulisher) knocked out Boy Salmon (Delhi),

LIGHTWEIGHT: CLASS. "A":

SECOND ROUND.

O.S. Williams (Drugün) beat Boy Lee (Danue).

In this fight the decision was given after an extra round of a minute had been fought. Bey Leo was recoramended for his clean sparing.

A.B. Neicho (Dragon) beat 0.8. Gentle (Dragon).

"

LIGHTWEIGHT: CLASS "A": THIRD ROUND.

Sto. Hickey (Ambrose) beat Sto. Carr (Titania).

Leading Air Classman Davey (Hermes) knocked out A.B. Spencer (Hermes).

WELTERWEIGHT: "A" CLASS. Sto. Harrison (Frobisher) beat bere 0.8. Hall (Danae),

(he added) not more than half a Sto. Fatrick (Ambrose) knocked dozen wear clogs, and even they out Sig Bradley (Tamar). keep them at a mill and wear

them merely for work.

Earlier Bouts.

To the post of Hon. Treasurer, Mr. James Stewart was elected.

Kuomintang tu direct the women movements within the Canton pre- cinct. Based upon the twelveth article of our Party platform res pecting domestic affairs "Equality of sex in the legal, economic and educational felds to be promoted;

The following members werd elected as the Committee:-Messrs. the development of women's rights W. Logun, D. Lyon, A. McKirdy, to be assisted and advanced") and W. Anderson, A, Silva Netto, A. A

upon those revolutions concerning Alves, J. A. Lyon, S. Garrod and

women movements that were passed T. Meek.

at the second national congress of

The Ballotting Committee were elected as under:-Messrs. J. B. Milne, F. Ross, 4. Graves, G. Rthe Kuomintang, we should exert Razavet, W. Hyndman, B. J. do our utmost and swear to carry out M. Woone, W. Ward, A. J. Edgar, our part in guiding the masses of 5. A. Mareal and C. Bond.

women within the Caston precinct. Under the banner of tho Kuomin-

The Incoming Troops.

The Chairman announced that under the rules of the Club officers tong we should inaugurate train- of the incoming troops, and forcesed, organized, large-scale, model generally of His Majesty the King, women movements in order to bring would be welcomed as bonorary about our own emancipation and members of the Victoria Recrea promote the development of our rights. Furthermore, we should tion Club.

Toran's activities centralize all

active part in the and take an Nationalist Movement. These things must be done in order to effect aapeedy consummation of the Bevolution."-- Canton National Gazette.

It was decided to write to the G.O.C. and the C.I.C. intimating that all hospitality would be extend to Service Officer members of the

Club.

It was also decided to send old magazines, papers and periodicals to the Headquarters, South China Command, for distribution among

They dress"in silk stockings, The winners in the bouts held at the troops, in response to the re- ST. ANDREW'S YOUNG MEN.

low shoes, costumes, frocks.

or cont

Mr. C. H. Rostron, manager. director of Doublers, Ltd., Denton, the largest doubling mill in the country, said:-

There are 800 girls here, and I don't think one of them wears cloga; nor have I ever seen any one wearing a shawl.

5.30 p.m. were:--

Sto.

LIGHTH ZIGHT. Hickey (Ambrose); A.B. Spencer); L.A.C. Davey (Hermes) Sencer (Hermes); LA.C. Davor (liermer),

WELTERWEIGHT.

Sto. MoKelvey (Titania); Boy Patrick Moody (Dragon); St (Ambraze).

The Office of Works Reply, The Civil Service Confederation appears to have been 'misinformed.

"The Office of Works does not control the charwomen, neither does it engage nor dismiss them; in fact, it only controls the charwomen in its own department. The increase" of superficial feet to be cleared

Sig Batson (Iraqucís); 0.8. Mar- daily took place five years ago, and

chant (Hermes); Sto. Fay. (Marai there have been no complaint. -

Mr. A. Hargreaves, secretary of sune); A.B. Sutcliffe (Delhi); 0.8. "There are twelve vacuum clean- cra in Whitehall, and the char- the Swan Lane Spinning Co, Croxtail (Delhi); A.B. women prefer the special brooms said:"Not one-third of our girls | (Kappel). which are supplied. The offices as a wear clogs-they are more like man-

nequins than mill-giris". whole are not dirty."

Thirty per cent of our girls wear Russian boots in hard wen ther.

MIDDLZWEIGHT.

FEATHER WEIGHT:

Hester

CZABB.

A.B. Pratt (Titania); 0,6. The clog trade, however, express-Wright (Dragon); Boy Macguire That is the reply of Whitehall. ሱ Au inspection of the leading deed no dismay at these changes. (Dragon); A.B. Friend (Titania).

Our "output in 1928 was bigger

LIGHTWEIGHT,

quest of Mrs. Luard

The meeting 'terminated with cheers for the outgoing committee and the officers for the services they had rendered to the Club.

Tonight when the final bouta will be fought, the Rear-Admiral will be present and distribute the prize to the winners.:

*WELTERWEIGHT CHAM

PIONSHIP.

MORRIS. DICKSON.

AN

CLUB SOCIAL HELD LAST NIGHT.

ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME

PROVIDED.

Last evening at St. Andrew's Church Hall, Kowloon, the St. Andrew's Young Men's Club held their first social of the season

There was an excellent attends ance of members and friends, and a very attractive and enjoyable.pro- gramme was. provided by the Fatar tainment Committee.

It comprised vocal items, piano" Boxing enthusiastists will be forte solos, monologues, and a treated to a good show when Sto. number of indoor games, these Morris (Hermes) mests Leading being introduced for the first time. Seaman Dickson" (Frobisher) in a The object of introducing such partments revealed that the Minix than ever before," said Mr. J.

fifteen-round contest for a Welter- games is to promote good fellowship try of Health, Office of Works, India Richardson, manager of Me Mitchell (Hermes); 0.8, Wakelin Colony.

A.B. Newstead (Hermes); A.B. weight Championship. of. the among Kowloonites. Office, Education Department, and Edwin Lee, Ltd., of Belton, which

During the interval light refresh- Board of Trade are scrupulously claims to be the biggest firin of clog (Delhi). clean. The Foreign Office is kept

"We produce gers in the country. -like a mansion.

1,000 pairs a week. If mill-girls A.B. Snell (Delhi); Bto. Russell The War Office is clean, as is the renounced them altogether it would (Despatch); 0.8. Gibbs' (Hermer); Ministry of Labour. The Admiralty make little difference to our trade Sto. Macquire (Despatch); Sto is very clean in parts, the Treasury as there is always a big demand Brien (Hermes); Armstrong (Her respectably dingy and, shabby, and among pitmes, dre-workers, and mes) the Home Office gloomy.

copper workers”.

WELTERWEIGHT.

(Continued on nezi Column).....

The fight is scheduled to take ments were served. place on March 5th Sto. Morris The social, as stated, was the is the present Champion of the first this year, and the inaugura! Colony and is the holder of the monthly function of this asture: Dyer. Belt. Leading Beaman Dick One of its objects, also, was to in- in the former Champion of troduce the new Chairman of the Hong Kong in 1924-1925 in the Club, the Rey. W. Walton Bogers Welterweight class:

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