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CHRISTMAS IN HONG KONG.

GOOD HOLIDAY WEATHER.

SPORTS, DANCES AND PARTIES.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27th, 1927.

Christmas has come and gone once Yesterday there was a meeting of more. The weather this year was the Fanling Hunt, cricket matches

International

Footbal not so seasonable as last Yuletide, aral when there was a sharp nip in Match for the Sunday Herald the air. At home would have Charity Cup, as a result of which boen called "miki to muggy" but Scotland enters the foal and will the great thing was that it remain- meet alther China or England, who ed dry and was admirably suitable play to-day. Cricket is also being for the many sparta ixtures over continued to-day, including the the week-end.

Cricket Club v. Army match.

j

SERVICE MEN ENTER-

TAINED.

WHIST DRIVE AND SOCIAL

AT CITY HALL.

AT THE C.S. CRICKET CLUB, THE ADVANCE FROM

DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAIN-

MENT FOR THE "

CHILDREN.

CLUB PRIZES DISTRIBUTED.

SWATOW.

APPREHENSION IN CANTON.

NO BUSINESS PENDING UPSHOT OF STRUGGLE.

The annual children's entertain- meat, at the Civil Service Cricket [FROM OVUE CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.] Club took place yesterday after- noon and a very happy time was spent by parents and children, thanks to the arrangements made

an energetic band of workers. Great credit is due to Mrs. J. Hallidge and Mr. B. E. Maughan for their work in connection with

Canton had a very quiet Christ- mas. The big departmental stores on the Bund, which generally make a very good showing as regards decorations and scasonable goods, and are well patronised both by foreigners and the Chinese Chris-

the big Christmas Tree, which cartian community, have not yet re cied presenta, for all the children. Other organisers were Messrs. A. W. Grimmitt, S. Eccleshall, H. E. Strange, L E. Longbottom (Hon Secretary) and B. E. Maughan (Hon. Treasurer).

sumed business. The City has by no means recovered from the Red upheaval and still has an air of being half dead. The banks still closed, no one visit the restaurants

CANTON'S POLITICAL

COUNCIL.

THE QUESTION OF RECON- STRUCTION

POLITICO-MILITARY SITUATION.

(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT; }

The Political Council in Canton

are delegated most of their powers to the remaining members of the Kwangtung Provincial Commission, Mr. Chu Hchai Esin, Commissioner, for Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Hau Chung Ching. Commissioner of Education. Mr. Chu and Mr. Hau are more or less neutral. They will take charge of Kwangtung civil! affairs until the reorganisation of the government.

to Authorities failed

issue

wages to the troops in the City in specie. The troops would not take notes for payment of wages.

The hotels, clubs, restaurants and cafes were all gaily decorated for yuletide; Bags, paper festoons greenery and at night time a blaze of coloured lights were to be seen everywhere. Hotels and re-

In addition to races for the chil- staurants vied with each other in

Something unpleasant would have dred, there were a sliding shoot, which are usually thronged every this, matter of demaration, with the

Aunt Sally and see-sawa rigged by evening as people consider it happened on Sunday"bad the Can- result that all of them had a The second Yuletide Entertain the men of H.M.S. Tamar. Messrs safer to stay at home after night-ton

Murphy and Mitchell, as clowns welcoming and cosy atmosphere.

ment for the benefit of Servicemen and Mr. Kerrison in a kind of fall. The shadow of the approach The various shops and stores in the Colony, and held under George Robey get up with smalling struggle for the City prevents were all highly decorated, and toys the auspices of the "Cheer hat and blue bottle nose were the recovery which should by now

great draw. Melodians from H.M.S.

There is now not much cash in and other gifty had been consider-Y.M.C.A., took place at the City Titanic played pleasing music and have taken place. The banks are ably depleted by the time Christmas Hall last evening

assisted in making the meeting & particularly apprehensive and a band in the banks in Canton, includ- Eve caine around.

There was a large gathering, of success.

In the afternoon Father Christ- good deal of specie na well as iming the Central Bank of China, the as handed the prizes to Mrs. J. R. portant documents of every kind agency of the Kuomintang which Mr. R. A. Brown, assisted by Wood who gave them to the chrit have been sent to Shameen for safe has been issuing the local paper other Y.M.C.A. workers and a num-dren and how happy. they were keeping. Money is scarce in the currency. ber of ladies were responsible for

needs no telling.

City, hardly any coin being used. the organisation of the function,

Central Bank notes dropped to which started with a whist drive,,

80 on Saturday, though cominally The St. Andrew's George's rooms

they still remain at par. Further tastefully decorated with

transport of specie to Shameen has been forbidden but goes on, though heavy penalties can be exacted.

Special dances and menus were provided at the Hong Kong Hotel, Repulse Bay Hotel, King Edward Hotel, the Savoy, Kowloon Hotel, Cafe Regent, Lane, Crawford's Restaurant, and other places, and everything possible was done by the respective inanagements to cater for the enjoyment of their patrons. All the dances organised were well attended. Many private partien were also centres of festivity aspecially on Christmas Eve.

The Mails.

sone 300 meu.

were

STA

Club Prizes.

In the afternoon the prites won in the Club tournamente, daring the season were also distributed by Mrs. J. R. Wood. The results

were:-

Angs and greenery.

Bowls: Club Championship: 1. After the whist drive supper was Mr. A. W. Grimmitt; 2, Mr. T D. served and this

followed E. Pendered; 3, Mr. R. A. Smith.

Club Pairs:-Mr. R. A. Smith Yuletide games of the old fashion and Mr. L. E. Longbottom; Mt. ed sort. These were thoroughly en5. Eccleshall and Mr. A. O. Braw. joyed, and the spirit of Christmas was evident throughout.

There were also a number of On Thursday night there will be dance for the Service aren at the City Hall, also under the auspices of the "Cheer O' Y.M.C.A.

The Home Christmas mail ar "rived on Saturday morning by thei Deranha, and by working at full piemure, the very large consign-musical items.. mant of letters was ready by tilfin time for collection and delivery, while parcels were obtainable by Sunday, notifications being sent out on Saturday by the special staff retained on duty for this purpose. In addition there were inward anails from the United States and Canadian on the President McKim leg, arriving yesterday.

At The Churches.

As usual all Churches in the Colany were beautifully decorated. All-services on Sunday were well attended, especially the morning services, and early celebration of Holy Communion.

The prizes for the gentlemen were won by A. White, RN. (1st), G. Woode, K.O.S.B. (2nd). The first ladies prize was by Mrs. J. F. Taylor. The second prize was awarded to A. Chadwick, B.N. who "played as a lady."

Miss M. Pagett won the ladies' booby prize, and J. R. Tennent, Scots Guards, the Gentlemen's booby.

AT CRAIGENGOWER Ċ.C.

MARRIED. SINGLE, PRIZE

GIVING AND DANCE.

At St. John's Cathedral, the Rev. H. Copley Moyle preached his fare- wall sermon at the morning service on Christmas Day, while the Rev. W. R. Cannell was in the pulpit at the evening service. There were

As part of the Christmas enter three celebrations of Holy Cam

tainment at the Craigengower munion, and the Cathedral was Cricket Club, a cricket match was choicely decorated. Carol singing

feature of the evening played yesterday afternoon, be tween the married and single mem- bers of the Club. Prizes won in the

was a

service.

Christmas carols were also sung competitions during the season were at both the Union Churches, and at the Kowloon Charch there was also distributed. This was follow-

4 special offertory of toys by child by a Ten Dance which provided much enjoyment for members.

dren for the sick and poor. The visitors and the ladies. enrol service in the evening was very greatly enjoyed.

Club Handicap, Mr. F. Hay- nes, Mr. Deakin

Novices Bowls:-1, Mr. F. H. Holdman; 2, Mr. F. Archibald,

Tennis:-Mixed Doubles Handi- cap: Mr. Bandle and Mrs. Park hurst; Mr. A. W. Grimmit and Mrs. C. E. Jones.

Men's Doubles Handicap :- Messrs. Grimmitt and Roadle

Men's Singles Handicap:-1, Mr. F. White; 2, Mr. Randle.

Cricket Batting (1st XI.), M. G. R. Sayer; Bowling, Mr. B. D. Evans. Batting (2nd XI.), Mr. H. E. Strange; "Bowling, Mr. D. Edmonds.

Organisers Congratulated, His Honour Mr. Justice Wood (President), in expressing thanks on behalf of Mrs. Wood" for having been asked to distribute the prizes,. said that he had heard of mis calculation made by the Legislative Council in the number of childr in the Colony. This, he said, was not surprising when he saw the mamber of children on the ground. The organisers, however, had made no miscalculation, and they deserv ed thanks for their work which re sulted in one of the most successful Cheers were called for Mrs. Wood gatherings he had seen. and there was a hearty response.

TAKING ADVANTAGE.

In cricket the result was a draw. The single men batted first and scored 194, towards which Fritz THIEF SELECTS AN OVER

Fletcher bowled contributed 74.

Sports Prizes.

The Army And Navy. Christmas Day is always a great festival for the Navy and the very effectively, capturing five Army. Discipline was considerably wickets for. 96. The married men relaxed and everyone devoted the had lost five wickets for 118 runs day to enjoyment in the traditional when play had to be stopped owing English manner. Warships in port to und light. The now scored a had their wardrooms and menses pear in our cricket news. gaily decorated, and at the bar- racks, both on the Hong Kong side

At the close of the cricket match where the Borderere are housed,

there. Whe much congratulation and on the Peninsula, where the Scots Guards, the Queen's. Regi- when Mr. Kharas gave away the won during the ment and the Royal Air Force are sports prizes quartered, everything was thorough-so Mr. D. K. Kharas (Hon. Treasurer) returned thanks for the ly festive.

honour paid to his wife, and be At The Hotels.

also thanked the visitors who were The special carnivals at the Hong always welcome at these gatherings Hotel, Repulse Bay Hotel and He next paid a tribute to the new Lane, Crawford's Restaurant on President, Mr. R. Basa, for his Christmas Eve and last night were long and valuable work on behalf all well attended In fact there of the Club. A similar tribute was was hardly sufficient accommoda- paid to the new Hum. Secretary: tion, despite special arrangements. Mr. W. B. Muskett. The real old fashioned Christ- In reviewing sports activities at Messrs. Lane, during the season, Mr. Basa thank mas dinner Crawford's Restaurant was a greater the ladies for the increasing in success. At this place last night terest they had taken in tennis there was a dinner-dance until 1 during the year. He also outlined a.m. with the full Queen's Theatre the efforte of the Club to make Orchestra in attendance.

"

Yesterday there was a big day cricket match in the afternoon, fol- at the Craigengower C.C., with a lowed by a representation of Tour nament prizes and a tea dance. At the City Hall there was a special party for Servicemen.

At The Cinemas. Special programmes were arrang- ed at the Queen's World and Star Theatres throughout the holiday, and it was quite difficult to obtrin a sent.

Sports.

Sport over the holiday is report

WORKING FOR PEACE.

As to reconstruction in Canton,

nothing can be done for the pro- perty owners whose buildings were destroyed by the "Reds." But as some have to resume business at once, many shop-keepers in the destroyed districts have built hu's and sheds to carry on Some are already building temporary struc-

The Central Bank of China notes, or Kwangtung paper money, drop- ped from 80 to less than 70 yester day, and unless the improvement expected in the situation comes it may go lower.

A group of influential residents,tures to start business as soon as who maintain a neutral attitude in possible. According to an official, this cannot be helped at present, politics, are working hard for a

and any programme of reconstruc peaceful settlement, but so far

tion would be out of place under without tangible results. The big the present circumstances. clash is still to come and the im- mediate object is to stave it off for as long as possible by trying to define the issues and then seeking a compromise between the military leaders. There is considerable ner- Youness in the City. itself of a con- flict between troops in the North and South sections., Grent efforts are being made to prevent any incident" which might precipitate a struggle on a large scale.

MENACE BY THE EAST RIVER.

There are reports that a good many officers of the 5th Army Corps, the junior ranks, especially in favour the return of Li Tsai Hsin and Wong Shiu Hung. This has produced some tension between the 4th and 5th Corps.

The latest regarding the politico- military situation in Canton is that decided definitely to ally themselves the Kwangtung Army forces have

with the Chiang Kai Shek military clique. It is definitely known that the Kwangtung clique will oppose the return of the Kwangsi forces now to Kwangtung.

General Chiang Kai Shok is ex- pected formally to assume his post as commander-in-chief of the "Re- völutionary Army early in January and he will then order General Forg Ting Ying and General Fan Shek Shang to take charge of the Can- as to the garrisoning of Canton City proper.

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Generals Fong and Fan have been despatching troops from North The Kwongsi troops advancing by River districts to Canton City, while those of the 4th Army Corps, for the East River from Swatow are now close enough to form a further merly under Chang Fat Fui and menace to the City. There have Wong Kie Cheung, are going to the

been skirmishes and all

Enst Hiver districts to oppose the Saturday and Sunday troops were return of General Li Tsai Hain's being entrained for this front on troops from Swatow. the Chinese section of the Canton- Kowloon Railway General Mau Pei Nam is now commanding the A Chinese cook of the Empire Kwangtung troops in that section, Cafe set out on Christmas morning and it is thought that there will be to make the necessary purchases for a strong resistance to the invaders. ed our Jung, pails of milk, fish and advance such of them as can escape a good Christmas feed. He return. If they fail to hold up the Kwangei other catables, and отег

his shoulder was a joint of lamb. In his pocket was 228,01.

LOADED VICTIM

The cook went along merrily until a man standing at the corner. of Reclamation Street, saw what a helpless position he was in, for offering resistance. The man said to the cook, "Well, mate, you are in a nice muddle. I will just en- lighten your load."

After taking the money, the thin ran into the outspread arms of a sturdy Indian sergeant. He threw away the incriminating money, but unfortunately for him, the police man had seen enough.

The footpad was charged at the Kowloon

Magistracy yesterday, and sent to goal for three months,

cricket popular in the colony and NOTE FORGERS GAOLED. be called on the members to take more interest in the game.

The prizes were distributed as follows:-

Cricket:-Batting O. Ismail. Bowling: 6. Abbas.

ATTEMPT TO ENGRAVE

CANTON NOTES.

Two of the four Chinese who were TennisSingles Handicap: J. charged with unlawfully making a M. Silva, E. Hamson Doubles plate of the Central Bank of China, Handicap: J. M. Silva and C. E. Canton, banknotes were sentenced Xavier; A. Remedios and A. Lewis. ty five months hard labour by Mr. Mixed Doubles: J. Leonard and R E. Landsell at the Central Magie- Mrs. H. Stainfield; A. B. Hamsod tracy on Saturday morning. The and Mrs. Bennett, Age

other two were discharged as there Lawn Bowls-Singles: R. Basa was not sufficient evidence to con- A. W. Grimmitt Pairs M. Avict them. Eng

Mr. Horace Lo and Mr. G. S Sbusa and W. T. Brightman; R.

will march northwards to Fukien and" seek to join the pro-Chiang Kai Shek forces. Later Chang Fat Fui, despite his "resignation "may assume command.

*BORODIN AND GALLEN.

"STILL SOMEWHERE IN CHINA,"

NATIONALIST GOVERNMENT

MANDATE.

(Asiatic News Service.)

SHANGRAI, December 14th, The Nationalist Government at

In Canton itself both Chiang Kai Shek and Li Tsai Hsin have strong followings. The merchants in parti cular favour the latter. He at least gave a short respite of good gov crament and, unlike Chiang, been a consistent opponent of the Nanking this morning issued man- Reds. Li Fook Lam's prestige is dates ordering the apprehension of inWang Ching Wei, Kan Lai Kuan, steadily growing. His troops are in Cheng Shu Jen, Ho Hsiang Li (wile a controlling position in Canton, and he is recognised as the hero of of late Liao Chung Kai of Canton). the attack which recaptured the Koo Meng Yu. Chang Fa Kuei and City from the Reds. Last week be Tuang Chi Haiang on account of and the foreign Consuls exchanged their connections with the Moscow- controlled Chinese Communist Party as well as their intrigues in connec tion with the Red coup d'état at Canton.

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MENACE FROM HANKÓW.

[NAVAL WIRELESS.]

December 24th.

According to the mandate, Borodin and Gallen, who are re- ported still "somewhere in China, are the actual wire-pullers behind the present Bed activities in Kwang- tung and four of their adherents. are now serving as advisers to the Chinese Farmers and Peasants Army at Canton.

It is reported that General Ho Chen, Commander of the 8th, 25th and 36th Armies in Hunan, has reached an agreement with the so-called Nationalist Forces at Hankow for commenced. at offensive to be against Canton through Changsha

ACTIVITY AT SWATOW.

[NAVAL "WIMMLIN1.] Swarow, December 24th.

This mandate also states that the real headquarters of the Red Army are established in the Soviet Con- sulate at Canton and Wang Ching Wei has been nominated Chairman of the Central Executive Committee of the Farmers and Peasants Army with the above-mentioned persons as members. On account of this mandate of the Nanking Govern ment General Pai Chung Ki searched the houses of Wang Ching Wei and his supporters to-day; troops as baggage carriers, he found nothing because Wang and There has been no interference his company left Shanghai secretly

mandate. with British firmis or British subjects prior to the promulgation of the and the situation remains quiet.

ed elsewhere in this issue. There H. Whiteford and A Sewis Rink: Hugh-Jones, for the defence, plead- The werk of loading and unload has been a full and varied pro- C Bennett and D. Tritz; F. Jed that the plate was made not for ing all cargo ships is being con, gramme including races at Kwanti, Neves and F. K. Modi; A. W the purpose of forgery. The defend-siderably delayed on account of the football, cricket and bowla The Grimmitt and C. S. Rosselet; Wants wanted only to use the Bowery large number of Chinese coolies sowing did not take place on Satur-T Brightman and A. Lewis design at the back of the genuine which are being impressed by local day from the Yacht Club, owing to Billiards-A. Gillard, L. C. note for joss notes." the choppy ses. Golf competitions Sousa, C. 8. Rosselet, C. Rodigues. at Fanling continue until to-day, Runners-up R. F. Luz, F. T.

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