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CAED MILE FAILTE

ST. PATRICK'S BALL AT PENINSULA HOTEL

IRISH HOSPITALITY GIVES HONG KONG A REALLY GOOD EVENING

ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN THE EVENING, AND WHAT THE TALE OF IRISH HOSPITALITY IS AN EVENING.

THE WORLD, AND THE IRISH SUNG THROUGHOUT PEOPLE OF HONG KONG HAVE ADDED ANOTHER SPLEN- DID VERSE TO THE CANTO. WE LOVE ST. ANDREW'S, WE ENJOY, FULLY IF DECOROUSLY ST. GEORGE'S, BUT ST. PATRICK'S BALL HOLDS A PLACE OF ITS OWN AS DO ST. PATRICK'S PEOPLE.

Last night's ball with its 420 guests saw the gathering in the Rose Room and Roof Garden of the Peninsula Hotel, of the great, the brave and the fair of the Colony-and quite a large number of, distinguishod persons, but it can be safely said that from H.E. the Governor down to the red-coated mites at the doors, OTOTY man enjoyed himself, while the ladles looked so lovely and so "radiant that we are mire there is not one of them who will not remember St. Patrick's Ball with pleasure,

The arrangements made by St. Patrick's Society and the Hotel management were admirable, and the decorations well chosen and well arranged. In the two ball rooms and the supper room the" arms of the four provinces and of various Irish towns were used and fags and green bunting played their part in the decorative scheme.

WELCOME TO H.E. ÅND LADY PEEL

Potter.

The Committee.

Shamrock,

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1933.

CANTON NOTES

Municipal Fair Closes

SUBSCRIBING FOR AEROPLANES

(From Our Own Correspondent)

Canton, March 16. After Buccastul run of one month, the Canton Alunicipal Fair is being officially closed to-day, when the whole exhibition is being thrown open to the public free of ad admission charges. But all the exhibits of the Fair will in effect bo still be available to the public for another period of 10 days, for the show will be actually suspended for only one day, the 17th. Begin- ning with Saturday, the 18th, und continuing for 10 more days, all the sections of the Fair, will re-open as paul. The receipts thereafter will. however; be contributed towards the funds for preparations for the aerial defence of Canton City, The Muni cipal Fair has therefore officially been closed, but nominally a fair will be put up under the hus pices of the Aerial Defence Com mission for ten days.

new

Subscribing for Aeroplanes. Enthusiasm for the subscription of funds for the purchase of aero- planes for the Government seems to The have now reached Canton. women of the city, as previously re- ported, had decided to subscribe for one machine. They are being followed by the staff, students and workers of the Sun Yat Sen Univer- sity, who have also decided to raise among themselves funds for one neroplane.

the Municipal Chamber of Commerce has alsa adopted a resolution to subscribe for one or possibly more aeroplanes..

At 9.20 the President, Professor fashion in which the waters of their F. A. Redmond, the vice-Presidents bowl changed from gold to red, and and the Past Presidents, E. H. red to green and blue! Williams, B. H. C. Hollowes "and; Sir Joseph Kemp, assembled, in the.j

Now The Committees were as follows: main lounge to welcome H.E. the Governor and Lady Peel, Admiral Reception: Professor F. A. Red Sir Frederick C. Dreyer and Lady mand, Sir Joseph Kemp, Mrs. Eldon Dreyer, Majer-fieneral O. Q. BUT-

Decorations: F. P. R. rett and Mrs. Borrett, who were James. Music: E. H. Willians, J.

Boycott Activities. accompanied by their A.D.C.'s.

10. M. Grenham. Cloakroom: Mrs.

Though there has lately not been Meanwhile the Reception Com-F. P. R. James and Mr. Horford.

much news of a sensational nature regarding the anti-Japanese boycott mitted assembled all the other official guests ht the dais in the

in the city, the pickets have hever. most active, and Ball Room, and the treasurer, Mr. It is interesting to learn that last theless been

srauggled AL. G., O'Connor, and secretary, Mr. year some Shamrock plaats were various seizures of

G. Murphs, went to the private icported from Ireland and took goods continue to be reported, sitting room provided for the guests root here the shamrock worn by mostly on news received from in- of honour, and at 0.40 entered the several members of the Committer formation who are to get 20 per Ball Room, the procession waiting and that prosented to H.Enid in the middle of the room for the Lady Peol was picked in Hong Kong off these plants. It is rather playing of the National Anthem.

bigger than the shamrock of the Emerald Isle and has not quite such & good colour. It is feared that in the foreign soil the plants will loose their character in the course of a few years..

Miss Hannah Lane then present el sprigs of Shamrock to the guests of honour and the ball proceeded, while the reception committee and guests paid their respects to H.E. and Lady Peel,

ERIN GO BRAGH An excellent buffet supper was provided in the dining room after the 7th dance.

The procedure for the official party was as follows:

When the 7th dance was an- nounced His Excellener and party repaired to the private sitting room and when the 8th dance was un- nounced proceeded by the west lift to the supper room as follows:-

H.E. the Governor, and the Pie-

xident.

ME EH. Williams and Lady

Peel.

H.E. Admiral Sir Frederick 0.

Dreyer and Mrs. Redmond. H.E. Major-General O. C. Horret

and Lady Dreyer.

Mr. R. H. C. Hallowes and Mis.

Borrett.

Extra

1.-Fox Trot

Many telegraphs were received from the presidents of national so- cieties in other parts of the world.

The Dance Programming,

Green Eyes. A great big bunch of you, 2-Waltz.......A wee bit o'Love. 3-Fox Trot...Lot's try again. 4.-Paul Jones.

Medley Favourite Songs, 5.-Waltz

Erinalia. 6.-Eight-Hand-Reel

Flower of Donnybrook, 7.-Fox Trot

If you were only mine. 8-Waltz

When Irish Eyes are smiling, 9.-Fox Trot

.10.-Fox Trot

Give her a kiss for me.

Somebody loses Somebody wins 11.-Waltz.......My Wild Irish Rose. 12-Bridge of Athlone

Rakes of Mallow, 13.-Fox Trot. It was so beautiful. Dr. G. W. Pope and Mrs. Ellon 14.-Fox Trot

Potter.

15.-Waltz

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When the 7th dance was nounced the Reception Committee, Treasurer and Secretary conducte the following guests to the reserved tables in the supper room :--

The Hon Mr. WT.Southern and

Mrs. Greig.

Mrs. Southorn.

Dowbiggin.

The Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson

and Mrs. Taylor.

The Hon. Sir Shonson Chow and

Mrs. Henderson.

The Hon. Sir William Shenton

and Mrs. Wolfe.

Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin and Miss

Pamela Potter.

Mr. K. E. Greig and Mrs. Pope. Mr.. R. R. Davice and Mrs. James, Programme of Music.

We better get together again. The dear little Shamlock. 15-Pot Pourri.See the Sun. At the Cenotaph.

JUVENILE COURT

MANY NEWSBOYS CAUTIONED

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cent, of the value of seized goods, if they turn out to be genuinely the boycotted things. In order to pre vent false reports by unscrupulous informants out of malice, or for other reasons, the Boycott Associa tion requires proper authentication | of this bond fides of such informants before action is taken Notices are also being issued warning the public not to cugage themselves as brokers for the sale of Japanese goods, such a crime, it is understood, being punishable by the death penalty.

THE SPARY CASE

(Continued from Page 6.) Mr. Schofield? He can't be sworn I think.

Mr. Lo: I think his evidence can be taken without being sworn.

Mr. Schofield: Yes, in certain

cases.

The boy was then called, and in answer to Mr. Lo said that on the morning of February 19 when he crossed the harbour in a motorist, he was in the company of uncle (Mr. Whant), munimy, the amah and the baby. He was sure gran«, nie (Mrs. Whant) was not there..

Asked by Mr. Schofield whether he would like to eroes-examine the boy, Mr. Evans said that he hated to do so.

The Dinner Party Incident,

Mr. William Charles Simpson of

SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE

THE CHIEF JUSTICE LEAVES

Report For 1932

$1,850 SPENT ON CHARITY

The annual general meeting of tha Society of St. George of Hong Kong will be hold in the Board Room of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (3rd floor), Gloucester Build- ing, on Thursday, March 23, 1833, at 5.30 p.m.

The agenda will include:-- The Report of the Committed and Statement of Accounts for the past

yeur.

Election of Officers and Commit- ten for the ensuing year.

To consider the manner in which St. George's Day shall be celebrat. ed.

The Report.

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Presentation From Legal Friends

COURT STAFF PRESENTS ADDRESS

His Honour, the Chief Justice, Sir Joseph Kemp, was yesterday pre- sented by members of the Hong Kong Bar with a silver salvar, while the solicitors of the Colony gave a silver cigar box.

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The former presentation. made by the Attorney General,. Hon. Mr. C G. Alabaster, K.C., OBE, the salver bearing a suit ablo inscription and the signatures of the 15 riembers of the local Bar. Sir Joseph in thanking the Bar, Chief Justice for a short period he had been fortunate in having such a high standard of excellence in the presentation of cases before him, a thing which had made his He task easier and pleasant. thunked them all for their kindness.

The Report for the year ended 31st December, 1932, states: --

The General Funds show a balsaid that authough he had only been ance of 84,054,55, reduction of $13.06 as compared with the your 1931. Once again the Charitable Calls on the Society's Funds have been very heavy as a result of which no less a sum than $1,653.58 was expended under this heading. The sum of $713.00 was transferred from the Entertainment Fund to help to meet this outlay,

The cigar box from local solicitors was inscribed on the lid "J.H.K." and on the front was the inscrip The 1939 Ball was unavoidably tion Presented to His Honour cancelled at a cost of 8001.61, and Sir Joseph Kemp, Chief Justice and the Ball, which was held on St. former Attorney General of the George's Day resulted in a loss of Colony of Hong Kong, as a mark $543.09, both of which items were

of the esteem and respect by his mot out of the Entertainment Fund. friends the solicitors of Hong Kong

On St. George's Day, a wreath-March, 1933." was laid at the Cenotaph. At night the Society held a Ball at the Peninsula Hotel. Unfortunately the weather turned rather warm and consequently the Ball did not re- ceive the support it should have donc.

On Armistice Day, a wreath of Flander's Poppies was laid at the Cenotaph.

The Amual Golf Match against St. Andrew's Society was played at Fanling on November 20, 1932, resulting in a win for this Society.

Your Committee regret to report the deaths of Messrs. A. G. Coppin and George Grimble.

During the year 48 new members were elected to the Society, but about the same number resigned or were struck off on account of prolonged absence from the Colony, Tho' active list is now 586 as com- pared with 576 last year.

hold of her arm, and she was in clined to rusont his action.

The presentation was made by Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton, President of the Hong Kong Law Society, who expressed feelings of regret at Sir Joseph's departure and referred nis long and distinguished career of public service in the Colony, paying a special tribute to Sir Joseph's ability in dealing with many complicated matters and to his intimate knowledge of the laws and customs of the Chinese.

From Court Officials.

In the afternoon, His Honour re- ceived from the members of the staff of the various departments of the Registry of the Supreme Court, as a memento of the years they hail spent together, an illuminated de- dreas bearing the Chinese charac- ters for "long life" and "everlast- ing health."

On the inside was the following inscription in old English letter ing:-

"Mr. Spary then turned-round," "To His Honour. Sir Josephi Baid Mr. Logan, and talked to a Horsford Kemp, K., KC.-C.B.E.... gentleman, and while so doing was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court suddenly struck down from behind. of Hong Kong.On the occasion of He fell to the floor, and as he did your departure from Hong Kong, sd, Mrs. Spary screamed 'Oh Spud, we, the undersigned, past and oh Spud, they've killed you." present members of the staff In reply to Mr. Lo, Mr. Logan of the Registry of the Supreme said that he did not see Mn Spary Court

Hong Kong, de- strike his wife. Mr. Spary was sire "to express Our deep ap- perfectly sober at the time, al appreciation of the unfailing cour though he had a few glasses of beer tesy sympathy and kindness which then you have displayed to all who have. in the mess. Witness was examined by Mr. Evans.

had the honour of serving under Mr. Evans: 1. want you to rea-you. We desire to take this op line that you are on cath?

Mr. Logan-Yes,

.

Mrs. Spary and another gentle man have said that on that night, Mr.- Spary was very drunk?-It is

incorrect.

of

portunity of wishing you long life and all happiness in your well- earned retirement-Supreme Court, Hong Kong, 18th March, 1933."

Then followed the names of all members of the staffs.

CHINESE Y.M.C.A.

MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN

Can you give me any reason why Tho presentation was made in a man should be suddenly struck the Chief Justice chambers by the down from behind in the way in Registrar, Mr. T. M. Hazelrigg, which you my Mr. Spary was who, in the course of a short ad No sit. I cannot say.

dress, recalled, the hearty co-opera- Mr. Alexander Mann, manager tion and good feeling which had of the Duro Garage, who was also always existed between the Chief the District Office North, then gave present at the dator, said that after Justice and the staffs of every de evidence and said that he was pre- the dancing was over, he was on the partment since he became associat sent at the Chinese dinner at Yau-point of leaving when his wife said ed with the Supreme Court nearly inati in which Mrs. Spary was al- she wanted to have a drink. "I notwenty years ago. On behalf of the An impressive little ceremony leged to have been insulted. While ticed Mr. and Mrs. Spary," said staff he wished His Honour every took place at the Cenotaph, in the the party was going on, witness Mr. Mann, "and we had to go by happiness in retirement and hoped The Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster and morning, when the President of St. ad, Mrs. Spary suddenly remark them to reach the bar. While we ho would sometimes remember those Patrick's Seriety accompanied by ed that she had been insulted and were level with them, Mr. Spary with whom he had worked in Hong

spilled some drink on my wife's Kong. The Hon. Mr. E.. Taylor and Mrs. Sir Joseph Kemp and the full Com-left. About ane and a half hours dress. My wife told him to be care

mittee laid a wreath there in the later he drove Mr. Spary home.

Sir Joseph suitably replied, after: form of an Irish. Harp.

When asked by Mr. Lo as to what, whereupon Mr. Spary told her which a

to mind her own business. I then taken.

group photograph was sort of condition, Mr. Spary was, Mr. Simpson said: "He was in the spoke to Mr., Spary and told him that I did not approve of the way sume condition as I was-sober."

Mr. Lo: On ocie occasion did you Spary then said that he thought he had spoken to my wife, Mr. see Mrs. Spary with a gentleman outside Queen's Theatre Yes, my wife was addressing him over This gentleman played football for something este. He told me that he the R. A.

had trouble with his wife, but I Who are eligible to play football replied that I was not interested for the R. A. 7-Only Bervice men. in it at all. Mr. Spary then put Crom-examined by Mr. Evans, his hand on my shoulder and said

The local Chinese Y.M.C.A. on Is this going to be a weekly witness agreed that there was noth. I'm sorry old chap. At the same 1.-March.

Brian Boru habit of yours?" said Mr. Wynne-ing wrong in Mrs. Spary talking moment, he was struck down from Wednesday formally launched its 24th Annual Membership and 32nd. Overture. Shamus O'Brien. Jones at Central Magistracy yes-

gentleman outside the behind. 3-Irish Fantasia.....The Shamrock. terday when two girls and 18 boys, Queen's Theatre.

In reply to Mr. Evans witness Anniversary Drive For contributions 4.-Violin Solo.............Killarney whose ages ranged from 0 to 18, Mr. Evans-Did you watch said that he did not see Mr. Spary to meet the year's expenses with a

(Soloist V. Derenveky:) were brought before him on a thein' for some time ?No.

strike bis wife. She was standing dinner attended by 300 enthusiastic 5: Arin...... Londonderry Air. charge of hawking newspapera Wore they walking along or there when her husband was struck.boosters" of young men's work. 6.Selection...Song O'My Heart, without a licence.

It is hoped that the twenty-two standing talking 7-Standing talk- Mr. Spary was excited but witness ing.

could not say he was drunk. teamer now working will attain the A feature, or rather two features, "Me, inan sik" ("No rice to As I might meet you in the street Leading Stoker Wright of H.M. objective of 850,000, for, this ye of the supper were the model of St

and have a word with you ?—Yes. submarine Otus was then called. The campaign will go on for two Kevin's Kitchen which adorned

Lecture Hall Incident. He said that after the dancing was weeks commenting on March 16 the centre of the buffet and 'the marvellous dish of lobster grouped secuted told his Worship, that

Evidenco was then called regard-over he was waiting for some aid ending on April 3,

kinder- round a bowl of gold fish. Both Chinese youngsters preferred bowing the incident in the Garrison friends when his attention was The money will be used in aid were made in the Peninsula. Hotel king newspapers in the Colony, Lecture Hall in which Mrs. Spary drawn to a disturbance. He ow of the newly established

HOWAR garden, te realize the much needed because these were more Chinese was alleged to have been pushed to Mr. Mann der

rently arguing in a boated manner. Kowloon Branch extension, to on-, large the swimming facilities ut St. Kevin's Kitchen is a wonder: pory here than in Canton. The the gutter by the defendant ful example of the pastry cook's art, Hong Kong small newspapers," he

Mr. David Logan of the Royal He approached them, and way Mre the more remarkable when one learns said, can say what they like Engineer's vaid ther on the night of Spary, putting up his hand, and Lai Chee Kok and Shaukiwan, and hoaith, religious, educational, and. that all the maker had to go on waa about Canton officials and the the incident, February 11, 1933, he water was under the impression a rough sketch and verbal descripcficials of China, while in Canton had two games of snooker with Mr. that he was going to strike Mr. to cry on the usual Y.M.C.A. tion. An electric motor lights the they rogard it as hazardous."

Spary in the Emous. After the Mann. As Mr and Mrs. Mannhild welfare activities.· "Kitchen" and operates the clover Most of the

offenders were moss was closed they went to the are very good friends of mine, I waterfall effect. And the lobsters cautioned while overal others Garrison Lecture Hall, where a intervened and struck Mr. Spary. standing in a solemn circle on their were fined $1 or two smokes with Lanco was in progress. After the A few days later when I discover tails, each supporting in his front the cane. One lad was given two dancing was finished, he saw Mra, ed I was in the wrong, I went to claws, a lemon cut to a decorative strokes, but ble motor bus fare is Spary came out and the defendant look for Mr. Spary and apologised

this native came up to her. Mr. Spary caught to him personally."

(Continued on next column) The case was then adjourned. shhpel One wonders what the gold to be paid to u Bah thought of them or of the village

kitchen.

cat") was the general reply.

Sub-Inspector Carey, who pro

with П

The Chairman elected for the cur. rant year is Mr. Lam Chi Fung,

is prominently connected with the a local banker and the Vice-Chair- man is Ma Ngan Shing Kwan, who motor bus business in the Colony

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