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CHRISTMAS AT

KULING

Appropriate Program- me of Music Given

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1934.

17TH CENTURY THE FARMERS CHANG

PROSE

Address by Mr. Justice Wood

ENGLISH ASSOCIATION

MEETING

An Incursion into Seventeenth Century Frose," was the title of an interesting

and entertaining

very whom.

д mere

DENMARK

Good Effects Of Social Legislation

ADDRESS TO ROTARIANS

THREAT A CARAVANTM

Reds Beaten Off In

The Mountains

OPIUM C

Thousand Animals Carry Huge Cargo

"'Quar-

While the, Manchester dian" is entertaining its credulous readers with fantastic fairy tales an unwilling China by stronger regarding oplum being forced on south-west

foreign nations, in W9.3 China the Government continues

usey

Kuling, K., December 30.-Kuling has been favoured this. Christmas

On Christmas and the following with several interesting items of

Mr. Peter Manniche, Principal of day (December 25 and 26) the music-of especial interest was the

the International People's College, whole clty of Nanchang orchestral programme given on

Denmark, was the speaker at the thrown into a panic by the sudden to carry on a thriving business tri her trained December 17 by the upper students

Club yesterday, and he appearance of some 2,000 to 3.000 the drug and Rotary of the Kikungshan School under

paper read by His. Honour Mr.

chose as his subject "Social Legi- bandits at West Hill and Wan- troops merrily to escort large ca the leadership of the Rev. Palmer

Justice J. R. Wood at a meeting of

shoukung about 10 miles west of Anderson, who, though a very busy

the English Association, held yea-alation in Denmark." man, found time to train the boys,

Mr.

TB. Wilson presided over Nanchang West Hill is separated ravans of this special merchand ern Yunnan to the bustling oplum from Nanchang city by a creek,se" through the mountains of east- and proved an excellent conductor, terday at the Helena May Insti-

tute. H.E. The Governor Sir W- the meeting and welcomed a num- The programme was of a sacred

ber of visitors including Dr. Chen about a couple of li wide but very the with commencing

liam Peel presided over nature.

of the Canton Rotary

Club, to deep. It is a scenie point as well mart of Poseh in western Kuangst among

as a good summer resort for the where it is shipped under mill- Fraternal March by Charles Lind-

large attendance

whom was handed a fag of the say followed by Handel's Largo;

were many ladies. then the

by "Sabbath Calm "

Mr. Wood explained at the out- Hongkong Rotary Club, Dr. Chen Chinese. Travellers usually pay a tary escort on motor launches to had specially come down to Hong visit to West Hill to see the tem- Wuchow and thence transferred in Christiani was beautifully given.

set that his lecture was

kung Palace and take pictures of the coast for local sale and for Other items of great interest were

the scenery and ruins. It in many shipment to foreign countries.

"Special Goods"! the Processional March by J. Frald into the prose of the 17th kong to attend yesterday's meet-ples and the beautiful Wanshou-Government gunboats down to

Century and was not a study "oi in the

of ways resembles that of Lushan. Frysinger followed by the Christ- mas Chimes. A violin and clarinet any kind. He said that.

WDS B sa famous. duet from the "Angel's Serenade Seventeenth Century the English

Kuling, but is not so high and not was applauded as also was a plano-language ranked for the first time as an established language. The forte selection from Beethoven's Sonata Páthétique. 1st Movement. writers could use words of the The programme concluded with the own choice free from the typë of intruded Gloria from the Mass in B at. writing that had since.

into literature due to contact with commercialism. The 17th Century authors put life and meaning into English words for the first time.

The speaker proceeded to quote extensively from chalce passages of the literature of that period, various charac- luminating its

Proper Tule Effect. Both foreigners and Chinese at- tended in large numbers, and ex- pressed much appreciation of Mr. Anderson's efforts. There was alsu a musical programme given by the younger members of the school in the evening," of a simpler nature, The which was well attended large room of the upper school was lighted by tall red candles, and, of course, the Christmas tree was lighted to give the prober, Yule effect There was a Community Christmas Tree at the Fairy Glen on Friday last when all foreign residents received gifts of;a prae- tical nature. The room was nicely decorated and the tree covered with small electric lights of dif ferent colours. The usual Christ mas service was held in the Medical Hall this year,, conducted by the Rev. Palmer Anderson, and special

music was rendered by a choir un der the leadership of Mrs. F. J. Tooker, entitled the Child Jesus:"

So ter show has not fallen at. Kuling, which is rather excep- tional, as we usually get a fall of snow before Christmas. The wea- their continues to be very mild, and we see people going about the hills without overcoats,

The British School is to be open early this year about January 10, but the two American Schools later

in the month.

HAN FU-CHU'S JUSTICE

Woman Who Wanted Divorce

13

General Han Fu Chu, Governor of Shantung, was passed into the "arinals of Chinese history as one of the most daring and interesting of China's officials. His method of cleaning out prisons, holding open court and dealing with bandits is unique. He is a rival of Solomon in making decisions and executing them with a sword.

A recent episode in Southern Shantung has just been brought before the public.

After emptying the prisons he sat officially is front of the yamen and promised to receive any com- plaints free of charge, as is his custom. "A woman "knelt "before him and asked to be given a divorce from her husband.. said he would consider it and re- quested that her husband be call- ed. The husband came and also knelt.

He

ing.

Mr. Manniche in the course his address said that "Social

Chased by the West Route Legislation in Denmark" large subject and he could not do

a brief talk. He armies who carried out a sweep- Justice to it in was therefore going to omit re-ing raid on their resorts in the ference to the Eight-hours day; mountains at Wantsal, north-east factory legation, the poor law and of Pinghsiang, the pandit forces the Old Age Rellef, and would under the notorious leader Kung only speak about the social legisla-Ho Chung having broken up into tion as is concerned the rural po- several pulation.

He referred to the time when the land was divided into many the peasants were mere seris and

groups

of

caravan com- Just recently a posed of 1,000 pack mules and horses carrying over 1,500,000 taels of this "special goods" arrived at Poseh and is now being brought down the river as fast as ches can carry it, all heavily es- corted by well armed Government soldiers.

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the

Walton, and Bacon were amongst those from whose works extracts ad- were taken. Following dress, several of those present took part in a general discussion, in- cluding Fr. Byrne. Prof. Simpson. Sir Thomas Southorn, Mr. Handy- side and .. The Governor.

compulsory labour.

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Gov When so many, thousand discrganised some two to three thousand each. erhment soldiers are constantly and fed eastward to required in this one special busi- retreated bank of the Kan river. At Ching- costs so little in men and muni- Chingklang, a big city on the west ness" which is so lucrative, and

reverse at the pression, be so reckless as to join heavier The cultivated area was divided met a serious

rushed were

from costs to the nation and not near- the benefit of the lord and the which into two parts, one cultivated for hands of the Government troops in civil strife with its

directions. Despite aty the valuable returns. Thereforc tenants who different

"No time for interference we larger part for the

before the Government armies and

are too busy at home." had to work many hours a day at resistance, they had to give way. Kuangst's motto will probably be. dispersed in different directions,

While tlie gain in dollars and In the Seventeenth Century, an

with heavy losses. spread over

cents is almost beyond compute idealistic movement

About Christmas Eve a group of this Denmark,

to the nation in the defeated bandits numbering still the cost

is appalling. Sir Thomas Southom quoted the Europe and in

West" Hill ap- Practically every muleteer' and works of Sir Thomas Browne to movement transformed the pea-

appearance "at"

to There had been a

the caravan follower is addicted Cross seeking to show the excellence of his rhyth-sants from serfs to freeholders on between 2,000 to 3,000 made their sturdy. manhood

good deal of legislation as regards Parently

of the men creek to attack Nanchang. Their the drug which is rapidly, sapping mis style, his broad-minded and varying terms.

their manhood and leading to un- the peasant. Some international outlook, which, Thomas said, was not commonly had been influenced by the re-sudden approach caused a state of

ligious motive in Germany white considerable uneasiness and panic timely graves. others had been influenced by among the people. On Christmas In the course of his speech. H. Rosseau who emphasised the value Day large numbers of the local

of the peasant life.

encountered in writers period.

Sil

of that

to

was E. The Governor said he very sorry to announce that this was probably the last time that Mr. Justice Wood was likely visit them in the capacity of a speaker, for, as they knew, he was leaving on retirement next month. His Excellency took the opportun- ity of expressing the

move-

Through this idealistic ment among the upper classes, some very good legislation came

some

garrison were rushed to the scene while several squadrons of bamb Ing aeroplanes bombed the ban- The bandits dits from the air. were thus checked. The next day

ward West

Hill checking: the

B.A.T. DIRECTOR RETIRES

Mr. Heuckendorff

On Saturday, December 30, Mr. A, T. Heuckendorff officially retired from the British-American Tobacco Company, (China) Limited, and in so doing severed a connection which had lasted for 28 years

into being and to-day the Danish more troops were despatched to Presentation Made to farmers belonged to the most en- lightened part of the population. 'bandits' advance northward and Eting of their retreat south- Mr. Manniche went to great re

length to show how the co-opera- "ward. More planes made recon- and dropped tive associations helped not only noitring fights the bigger farmers, but also the bombs to comb the mountains. rank and file of the peasants. Surrounded on three sides the Those who had land were freed bandits filed westward to Feng- Chintien, destroying from their obligations to the lord hsing and of the district, and these who had and burning" as they went. no land, but possessed the neces-

From Bombs Heavy Losses sary knowledge for running a small farm, were assisted in acquiring a -During the two days between bit of land by means of loans from 500 and 200 bandits were killed, the Government which were avail-most of whom lost their lives in Mr. Justice Wood: I would likeable at a low rate of interest and the air combardment at West Hill,

repayable, over a long term.

gret of the members of the Asso- and Mrs. clation that both Mr. Wood were leaving them so soon, since they had both been strong supporters of the Association. On behalf

offered of members he

very them sincere wishes for &

also happy time at Home. He tendered Mr. Justice. Wood a vote of thanks for his entertaining pa-

P

to thank your Excellency for the very kind way in which you have Lendered on behalf of the Asso- | ciation your good wishes for my wife and myself.

Ladies and

The meeting concluded with an announcement from the chair to the effect that the next meeting is to be on February 5, when Sir Henry Follock will address the Association on "Kipling's Poema!!

Chihtien

An interesting presentation Lonk place in the Company's Board Koom when Mr. Robert Bailey presented him with a guld cigarette case engraved with the autographs of the Company's directors and asso On December 26 West Hill was ciater as a token of their esteem. The small farrers. however, occupied and there was not one Mr. Bailey said in part, it was with great regret, that they were bidding could not hope

to compete with bandit left in the mountains. the big farmers of other countries, The Government troops, follow Mr. Heuckendorff an official fare- such as those of America and the ing the retreating bandits, suc-well. It was their unanimous wish Gentlemen, I thank you for the Argentine, but thanks to the co-ceeded in driving them away from that in the future years they would which see even more of their friend so- they

and are Tengshin patience you have shown in lieperative movement,

strongly united and thus are able places were occupied by the Peace cially, pasmach as he would "be tening to my long address.

to give competition to the world. Preservation Division on Decem returning to Shanghai to live after Mr. Another result of this co-operative ber 28. The bandits were then a tour abroad which all hoped

would completely restore movement is the standardising of pursued west of Lofang.

From Fenghsin and Chihulen Heuckendorff's health.

Joining the British-American the quality of the "products, as for instance, Danish Butter exported the bandits went to Kaoan; south-

Tobacco Company in September to Britain came from little farms, west of Fenghsin. According to but were all of uniform quality, the latest report, they were chas 1905, he was largely responsible for since the farmers, who were mem-ed out of Kaoan city yesterday. the pioneer work in Manchuria, a bers of their respective associations a greater part of them sought territory he knew well, having been recognised the existence of a big refuge in the mountains at Chang- boru in Newehwang. In 1919 he Tobacco Com- moral responsibility on their part falls in the western suburbs of was appointed a Director of the

Kaoan. Besides combing the British-American to keep up the regular standard:

'Democracy was such a success in woody hills from West Hill to pany, (China) Limited, and has Denmark because the people were Kaoan during the past two days, taken an active part in building up of a homogeneous nature and inix- troops were despatched to Chang- the organisation which exists in and it was easy to ang and Kaoan to round up the China to-day. Throughout China brigands in the mountains. Other his friends, both Chinese and for- ed socially,

reports said that the bandits, eign are legion and Mr. Bailey felt Join in co-operative enterprise.

Mr. Manniche then gave his au- tired of engagements during the he was voicing their sentimenta completely when he wished Mr. and Mra dience some particulars of the Folks' High School and said that surrounded by Government troops Henckendorff, a long and happy life this school, laid great stress on

at Changfang, and, unless they together. surrendered

be once would individual responsibility and paid great regard to speech, which was bombed to-day or to-morrow by

aeroplanes.

His Excellency. The Governor Sir William Peel, presided, and

Southorn,

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amongst those present were Lady Peel, Sir Thomas William Hornell, Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Hon. Mr. R. H. Kote- wall, Hon. Mr. A. E. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. M

K. Lo, and Mrs. £. Davidson, Mr. N. L. Smith, Prof. R. K. Simpson, Mr. G. P. de Martin. Fr. G. T. Byrne. Fr. Gallagher. Mr. HC. Macnamara Mr. P. Jack. Mr. E.P.H. Lang. Mr. Took in the Situation. After a few questions the gov- A. M. Bowes-Smith, Dr. S. s. Frol. I Forster, Dr. ernor took in the situation and Strahan. asked her if it would be possible Pfister. Mr. W. L. Handyside, Mr. for her to collect 8400, as money M F. Key, and Mr. R. C. H. Lim. would be necessary in proceedings

of such moment, as divorces were most dificult to obtain in China.

Ehe replied that was a matter of small consideration and soon, re- turned with the amount.

He said there was one other re- quest would she be willing to wear a placard on her back stating she was divorced and march up and down some of the prominent streets, This she did with alacrity

"the living word." Men came to these schools with practical, ex- work and the perience in their

past few days, were

at

Local defences have been great-

has now become normal.

soldier stationed there shot her schooling made them even betterly strengthened arid the situation

dead.

It did not take a Solomon to see what a character the wife was when she could secure $400 so easily and her husband was dress- ed in the poor clothes he wore.

The money was handed over to the husband and thus ended the

and when she reached the West episode-the governor calling for Gate as she passed through the the "next."

Hongkong Philharmonic Society PIRATES OF PENZANCE

At the King's Theatre

Feb. 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th at 9.30 P.M. Matinee: Feb. 7th at 4.30 P.M.

Book these dates-Make up your parties. Booking opens 1st Feb. at the King's Theatre.

in their particular lines.

The speaker was given a hearty vote of thanks by the members on the proposal of Professor R. Fors

ter.

DIESEL ENGINE

CAR

First Of Its Kind In Hong Kong

NINGPO STEAMER

PIRATED

20 Passengers Held For Ransom

Following the piracy of the It is the first Diesel of proven Shanghai-Talchow steamer Chuan- Tast performance in the world that is shan outside Woosung designed for an engine speed of 4000 Wednesday, as already reported in Tevs, giving a range of engine the North-China Daily News," speed similar to a petrol engine, another coastal ship, the Halang- These engines are specially designedning, was pirated in the vicinity for 1 ton, 30 ont. and 2 ton trucks of Banchao Rocks, in Hsiangshan and lorries, and it is claimed that harbour, at 2.30 pm, on Sunday. the 18 hp, (RAC. rating) engine morning, according to a Ningpo will take a gross load of 4 tone up message: any hill in the colony with ample reserve. A heavy engine for big buses is now being added

Vesel at

The Halangning was carrying about 100 passengers and general cargo from Ningpo, when en pira- tes, who boarded, the The crude oil consumption on the Ninghai earlier in the tay nis car now in the Colony is a miles to guised as passengers, attacked the The first Diesel engined private the gallon, which shows nearly 100 officers and started insting: Bo car has just arrived in the Colony. per cent. greater mechanical eff Chen-ling; one of the passengers. It is in every way a standard saloon ciency that a petrol engine of equal who resisted was killed and nis body was thrown-overboard, while car, with, the exception that the power. When the cost of crude oil original engine has been taken out against petrol is taken into consi- one anilor and another passenger and. Diesel substitutod, and the deration the total saving spproxi-by the name of Wang Ah-keng, Agents are now demonstrating to mates 7 to 1, so that if it costs 970 were severely wounded by bullets. kitose interested: It is a most a month to run a petrol vehicle the Aftar ten hours looting, the amazing piece of British engineer-me distance can be covered by pirates commandeered Ive junks ing. The ease of starting is part-this new Diesel for $10 cularly striking, the engine start The engine may be installed in ing immediately on crude ou with any chasis in few hours, without an ordinary standard electric self- any alterations to any of the sten

dard equipment, gears etc. starter.

in the vicinity of Peltalmen early Monday morning, and cacaped with a booty: estimated at 89,000. The gang also kidnapped twenty pas- zengera for ransom.

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