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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 1927.

RETURNING TO KONG KONG.

RÉSIDENTS BOOKED ON PO. STEAMERS.

THE LATEST LIST,

The latest advance passengers lists in connection with P. & Q. steamers coming East show that the following passengers, including many well-known local residents, are booked for Hong Kong:-.

On the Kashmir, which is due here Bext week-Comdr. M. L. Clarke, D.S.C., R.N., Lieut. C. H. Drake, R.N., Mr. and Mrs. W..H. Edmonds, Mrs. L. E. Graham, Mr. W. M. Hewlett, Miss D. Johnstone, Mrs. A. V. Kirman and two child- rep, Miss Q. E. Mead, Mr. D. C.

ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY,

"AT HOME" TO THE SCOTTISH TROOPS.

ARRANGEMENTS BEING MADE FOR THE BIG EVENT.

At the annual meeting of the Hong Kong St. Andrew's Society last week a proposal was brought forward that the Society, as repre- senting the Scottish element in the Colony, should hold an "at home" in the form of a big athletic meet

for the Scottish troops now stationed in the Colony. 2

Preliminary committee meetings have been held for planning the big event, and tentative arrangements have now been made.

It is proposed to hold a sports Phillips, Mr. R. B. Robertson, Mr the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) at home to the Scots Guards, F. J. Spradbery, Mr. J. Sears, Dr. and Mrs. T. W. Ware, and Engr. and the Kings Own Scottish Bor- Comdr. P. W. Warwick, R.B.

derers on the ground of the Hong On the Macedonia, which leit Kong Football Club at Happy London on September ath:-Lieut. Valley on

Wednesday afternoon,

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SERVICES RELAY RACE.

SWIMMING TROPHY GOES TO VOLUNTEERS.

THE ARMY SECOND.

The Services Relay Tears Cham- pienship Challenge Cup race which was held ever from yesterday's swimming gala of the South China Comunand Sports Board' was de- cided yesterday. It was felt that it would be a good deal fairer to the Army if the event, took place wher the men were fresh, several of yesterday's events being too strenu ous to permit of best efforts after- wards. It therefore formed part of the Garrison School Swimming Sports meeting.

Hong Kong Volunteer Defence The trophy is presented by the Corps and four teams tcmpsted. the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, the Army, the Navy and the Royal Air Force

The Deferce Corps team won the

Cup last year, and the Volunteer Army, and carried of the trophy.

The time of the Volunteers was mins, 361-3 secs, compared with 2 mins. 42 sees.' last year.

The Army were second, their time being 2 mins 48 secs. The

J. I. M. Ashby, RN, Mrs. H. Bick-October 19th, commencing at tro ford and, son, Mr. W. G. Bree, Miss o'clock. In addition to athletic Chesworth, Mr. W. R. Cochrane, sports, there will be competitions Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cook and two for dancing the Highland Fling team again proved too good for the children, Rev, A. O. Cooper, Mrs. Sword Dance, and bagpipe playing. so altogether it will be quite a RE. Cameron, infant and nurse, Mr. W. T. Dissen, Mr. and Mrs. Lighland gathering Giles, Miss Giles. Mr. J. E. Gwin- nell, Sir Henry Gollan, C.B.E., Mr. 8. C. Guy, Miss E. Johnson, Mrs: Larmeur, Mr. D. A, Matheson, Mrs. H. A. Mackenzie and Misses Mackenzie (three), Mr. G. Nissen, Mr. P. C Potts, Mr. and Mrs. J. Simpson, Misses C. E. and L Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Smith and two children, Mrs. F. M. Scovil, Bliss AE. E. Steele, Mrs. Thomp son, child and infant, Sub-Lieut. J. J. G. Waldegrave, R.N., Mr. and Mrs. A. White, Masters R. and P. White, and Mrs. Wynne-Jones, child and infant.

A lengthy programme has been drawn up and it is thought that the various regiments to take part will Tun off their own heats" so that each regiment will have its cham-avy were third and the Air Force pion representatives to compete at

The winning team Happy Valley.

comprised: Razavet, Gr. E. W. Railten, Spr. L/Cpl. D. Lyon, Pte. GR W. C. Simpson and Pte. R. W chell

Sub-committees have been elected. and the most completo arrest mera are being made with regard to the sports, refreshments and entertainments.

On the Kashgar, sailing from London a fortnight later: Mr. J. On the Mongoliu, which leftC. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie Landon yesterday-Mr. and Mrs. and infant, Miss and Master Gilles J. E. Anderson, Miss Anderson, Mr. pie, Mrs. R. Hall, two sons and W. Adamson, Mrs, Allen, Mrs. D. infant, Mrs. C. C. Kinloch," two Booker and five children, Mrs. W. children and nurse, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bremner, infant and nurse. Mr. C. W. Kennaway, Mrs. C. C. Luard, F. S. Bourke, Mr. W. T. Cromby, Miss H. Laard, Mr. and Mrs. V. W. Mr. N. Fitzmaurice, Mr. H. J. MacAndrews, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Hodgkiss, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Jones Nightingale, Mr. W. C. Taylor, Mr. and infant, Mrs. C. D. Lambert, and Mrs. J. Watson, child and Mr. and Mrs. W. Lawson, Miss Law infant. " son, Miss J. F. Mackenzie, Mrs. McCay, Miss L. O, Melville, Miss Nevill May, Mrs. D. M. Richards and child, Mr. and Mrs. J. Stewart, Mr. J. Stoneham, Mrs. N. Sutton and child, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sloan, Masters J. and C. Sloan, Mrs. Summers and two children, Mr and Mrs. F. S. Soutar, Mr. D. Steen, Misa M. Brough Warren, Mrs. Wormack, child and infant, Mrs. Q. C. Womack, son and infant, and Mre. Weld.

last.

Trophy Presented.

At the conclusion of the race, H.E. Major-General C. C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G., presented the Cup to the Captain of the winning team, and in doing so congratulated the Volunteers in winning it for the second year.

THEATRE ROYAL.

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YESTERDAY'S PUBLIC ROUP.

CHUN'S STABLE

AUCTIONED,

ONLY ONE SOLD..

stable at Macao were put under the Ponies" from Mr. K H. Chun's

bammer

yesterday by Mesars, Hughes and Hough, but of ten ponies, which included two grifine from Shanghai, enly one was sold.

The attendance at the públic Op was poor and local stable owners were not bidding. The pony sold was Shan Mein which fetched $1,850. Her new owner is Mr. T. S. Chun, a Nam Pak Heng mer- chaat.

THE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (KOWLOON SECTION).

PITMAN'S SHORTHAND

EXAMINATION.

were

The following candidates successful at the Pitman's Short, Kong Technical Institute at the band Examination held by the Hong

Central British School in June. The class was taught by Mfr. O'Sul-

van:--

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Xavier,

So words'. a minute:-Beatrice

Marie Xavier, Ofelia Barretto, and Hildk Silva, Eleanor da Sousa.

70 words a minute:--Lilhan M. Waller.

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The following were the ponies offered with their respective frs: Hassan, Helena Noronha, Fernando bids and the figures at which they J. Remedios, Edward A. Da Roza, were bought in:-

Mak U-Mu, Taog Man Tuen, and $1,000 Not sold

Baccarat," bay, 13.0: First bid Pun Kwong Luk.

$1,000. Bought in for 81,300.

"Mississipi, dun, .13.1: First bid

Dragon Boat," grey, 1111 First bid $200. Bought in for $300.

Easter Day," bay, 131; First bid $900. Bought in for $300.

Other Ponies.

"Peg O My Heart," the play from their varied repertoire, which On the orca, leaving London on the Forbes Russell Comedy Com- big 3300. Sold for $1,850:

Shan Mein," "grey, 130: First November 4th:-Mr. and Mra, G.pany staged at the Theatre Royal Bird. Master Bird, Mr. and Mrs. last night, "was certainly one of the First bid $800.

Macao Beauty," black, 31: J.-B. Chapman, Miss F. A. Cousins, best productions, they have put on $1,100.

Bought in for Mr. and Mrs. W. Coysh, Miss E. this week. Coysh, Mr. W. Coysh (junr), Mr.

"Papyrus," grey, 13.0 First bid Hartley Manner's play has enjoy$700. Bought it for $1,200. H. Duncan, Mrs. Escombe, ed great success everywhere, and Mrs. and Miss Fielder and infant. while there is nothing highbrow Mr. and Mrs. J. Ferguson, Misses about it, it is a very pleasant and A. and C. Ferguson, Mr. H. R. amusing Forsyth, Mr. and Mrs. B. Guest, romance of a delightful heroine.

story, embodying the Mr. and Mrs. Er Hancock, child and The audience last night gave it nurae, Miss Hancock, Mr. G. Tan enthusiastic reception and Miss Haslam, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. April Vivian was charming a and Mrs. J. M. MeLead, Mr. and Mrs. A. Marks, Mr. and Mrs. C. Mycock, Masters G. and E. Mycock, Mr. W. M. Millington, Mr. E. F. Mendham, Mrs. McCormack, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mott, Dr. and Mrs. W. B. A. Moore, Mrs. R. C. Mack ley, Mrs. I. Nainby-Luxmoore, Si Hecry and Lady Pollock, Mr. and Mrs Peoples sad infant, Mr. A. B. Purves, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ralston and infant, Mr. and Mrs. G. W Reave and two children, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Ramsay, Mr. J. Shewan, Miss M. J. Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Thompson, and Mr. F. G. L. Wheeler.

On the Mantua, sailing from Home on October 7th:- Mr. and Mrs. J. Adam and child. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. H. Beavis, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. F. Bellamy, Mr. A. W. Bar. clay, Mrs, F. E. Blair, Misses K. H. and E. K. Blair, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Batchelor and infant, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Brooks, Miss Brooks, Afr. and Mrs. E. W. Carpenter and infant, Miss Carpenter, Mrs. E. M. Clark. Mr. W. G. Clark, Miss L. E. Dorling, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Dick, Miss H. Davies, Mr. C. C. L. Grist, Mr. and Mrs. B. Guest, Mrs. and Miss Gould, Miss V. R. Harriser, Mrs. A. G. Littledale, "infant and nurse, Master Littledale, Mr. B. On the Devanha, leaving London Mollis, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. B. on November 17th-Capt. and Mrs, McElderry, Miss M. S. McElderry P. R. G. Cumming and two child and governess, Mr. M. R.Mont ren, Miss E. Chipp, Miss 3 B. gomery, Mr. and Mrs. Newhouse Hall, Capt. and Mrs. D. R. Kilbee, and two children, Mr. and Mrs. G. Mr. and Mrs. W. Kerr, Miss W. F. Nightingale, Mrs. Newhouse, Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kenna Mr. and Mrs. G. Ringanida, child way, Mr. and Mrs. McKeivie and and infant, Mrs. A. E. Sutton, Miss two children, Mrs. M. V. S. Owena, Sutton, Mr. R. R Turner, Mr. J. O. Mr. and Mrs. J. Turbyne, Miss F. Wood, and-Miss E. M. Wells. Tartyne. Miss E. Van Slyke, and

(Continued on next Column.) Mr. G. T. Wood,

Peg." In fact it was refreshing to see how much she enjoyed play ing the part of a charming girl, in contrast to the many "adventuress" rôles that she had to sustain.

out for sale. The first was a grifin Three other ponies were then put chestnut, 13.1 hand which had done 1 mile ia 2.17 mins. in Shanghai. She was also bought in for 31,000 taken by the very versatile com-ich had done the mile and a half

The other characters were all ably by her owners. pany, who have shown themselves

The grifin skewbald, 139 hands, equally at home in drama, and at Shanghai in 324 mins. mystery, as they are in comedy and bought in for $950. farge. It is these touring com- panies which largely provide the several races

Dick Lo, a pony which had won in Macao and had really capable actresses and actors been placed once in the local turf of the profession and it would be found no bidders. no surprise. to find some of the Forbes Russell players cropping up in the West End.

cluded at he Theatre Royal, when To night the season will be con- the Company present

Fallen Angels," by Noel Coward, which had a run of over six months at the Globe Theatre, London. Thursday, as mentioned yesterday, Next week, from Monday to

the Company are at the Star Theatre, Kowloon.

Their programme has already been published.

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was

Elementary Certificate-Julie Barretto, Mercedes Da Roza, Alice Da Roza, Mohammed Y. Adal, Carolina Maber, James E. Ford, Maria Remedios, Violet Shea, and Carmen Xavier.

Twenty-three candidates took the examination and twenty-two were successful. Certificates may be ob tained on application at the Educa- tion Office,

THE WHITEY SMITH ORCHESTRA.

AT THE HONG KONG HOTEL ROOF GARDEN.

The Whitey Smith Orchestra, popularly known as the Majestic Music Maxter, have been a great attraction at the Repulse Bay Hotel with their latest Jazz and yaudeville music. They are paying Hong Kong a visit this week-end and opened at the Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden last evening, playing for a large gathering of diucrs, who remained to dance. until closing MILAN, August 27th. time. The Whitey Smith orchestre Fascism's latest victory occurred has an irresistible attraction, and in Sicily where the Mafia and other there is sure to be a crowded roof result of Signor Mussolini ordering they will be one of the many attrac banditry have been wiped out as a garden again to-night. Next week his lieutenants to undertake thei- tions, including massed regimental suppression. Most of the Mafia military bands, at the "Fun O' The leaders have been arrested. The Fair" being held for the M.C.L. others have fed or are in hiding. and H.K.W.G. at Lee Gardens.

FASCISM'S VICTORY IN SICILY.

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TO BIAS BAY.

ON HER TRIP

THE PIRATES OFF TO THEIR MOUNTAIN LAIR.

An officer of the CM.8, Hrachi, which was recently pirated while on her way from Shanghai to Foochow, sent the following account to the N.-C. Daily News, of the experiences of those on board during the occurrence.

got very excited when the fire was reported, and they were at once ready with their revolvers."

ashore, but our chief compradore and one passenger were taken.

pistols with 1,000 cartridges belong ing to one of the Chinese aaval officers, who travelling as a first

Quarrelling Among Pirates. class passenger.

On Saturday morning was passed Now we were completely in the a big British cruiser only a couple amongst the pirates, and they were There was great disagreement hands of the pirates, every little of miles off, but we did not dare continuously quarrelling. The leader move we made was immediately to suggest such a thing as hoisting and a few who sided with him only stopped by the pirates pointing requr flag, We were surprised the wanted to kill, but No: 2 and the volvers' 'at our heads? On the cruiser did not find that suspicious, rest proved to be quite fair mind- bridge we always had four or five but at the same time we were glad, ed, in fact this No. 2 saved our of them keeping most rigorous because if she had come up to us, lives more than once. When we ap- watch. Even when we went down we would all have been killed.

proached Bias Bay about a dozen to our rooms to sleep, we had one. or two of the gang gu

guarding us

Ready For Blas Bay. of them came up on the bridge," with cocked revolvers, so any sleep ports in the forward 'tweendeck a good local knowledge, but this At 11 a., on Saturday the cargo and some of them professed to have was, of course, impossible under auch circumstances. They were con- were forced under point of revolvers on going, another passage than we were ordered, open, and the sailors proyed fatal to us, as they insisted tinuously playing about with their to dump 162 bags of beans over wanted, and they threatened to Mauser pistols in the most careless board, in order to make room for shoot us and said we must die, if manner, trying to find out the their loat, which was going to be we carried mechanism of them, as these Mauser taken ashore. All was placed in tain wanted to go. At the most the course the Cap- On Wednesday, August 24th, at Officer and quartermaster, who pistols seemed to be a new pattern readiness for the arrival to Bias fatal moment, the Captain got hold 10.20 in. we left Shanghai "fully were on watch, narrowly escaped greatest danger of being shot at $4,000 worth of pieco-goods, and pacify the others, but they were all to them. So we were all in the Bay. They had collected about of No. 2 and persuaded him to loaded with a general cargo, and being shot by stray bullets, also the any moment.

six boxes were silver dollars, valued very much afraid that we should 308 passengers. On. first class we Captain who was standing on the

Herves On Approach Di Steamers,"

at $30,000, besides all money, and go to Hong Kong. It we had been had one American lady, Miss Ward, deck just below the bridge. They avery time the pirates grew very From the captain they had taken the rocks shortly after, and there We passed several steamers, and valuables from the passengers. shot, the ship would have been on some Chinese business men and a now ordered under point of revol nervous and threatened to shoot if two gold watches and one gold would not have been much chance few aavy and army officers. The veri the ship to be steered for Hongwe signalled to them, and ordered chain, but they returned one watch: of anybody being saved. They did after deck and 'twcendocks were Kong, and the course was altered at point of revolvers to steer from the other five Europeans on not feel sure of us before the ship crowded with passengers of all des accordingly. Then they demanded when they heard it was & Japanese also took some blankets, bed-sheets bottom of Bins Bay,

away from them. It was not so bad board they took nothing. They was on the last course for the criptions.

the ship's name and funnel to be steamer, but when it was a British, and pillows from the saloon state- At 1.46 p.m. we anchored in Thursday morning. Shortly after painted over with black.

or most particularly if they thought rooms, as they said to some of the Fanlokong Harbour, at the bottom it was a British warship, then they passengers that they were going up of Bins Bay. A dozen sampans passing Hieshan Islands, about 200 Baristance Out Of The Question. behaved very threateningly towards in the mountains about 40 li from came alongside and took of the miles from Shanghai, shout was, Resistance was, of course, out of us, so, of course, we found it wise Bins Bay, and there it would be pirates and their loot. They fired heard from after deck and a score the question, as we were taken by any passing ship.

not to establish communication with cold. Three of the first class pusa volley of shots and shouted when cogers and our chief compradore pulling off, and we were certainly of men came rushing forward, all such a surprise, and there were

On Friday afternoon fire was re- were informed that they were to not slow in heaving up our anchor the while Ering with automatic apparently 35 pirates in all. They ported from the fore deck and fire. be taken ashore as hostages, but and got away post haste. We con- pistols. We now understood that searched the ship and took posses luckily it was discovered to be only these passengers and advised them there was no warship seeing us hoars were at once got ready, but one-of-the gang warned two offsidered it very lucky for us that we had pirates on board. They sion of all the ship's firearms and a cigarette burning on a tarpaulin, to disguise and go in hiding. So going into Bias Bay, or else we stormed the bridge, where the Chief ammunition, besides 20 Mauser making a bed smoke. The pirates they did, and avoided being taken should have been killed