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DINNER TO MR. AND MRS.

CAMERON

Staff of Canadian Pacific Says "Good Bye"

WELCOME TO NEW CHIEF

There was a large gathering of members of the staff of the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company at the Kam Ling Restaurant. West Point last night when the op portunity was taken to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Allan Cameron and to welcome Mr. and Mrs. David Drummond, Mr. Leung Yuen Wo, Chinese passenger" agent for the Company and his wife were hosts for the. evening.

Owing to indisposition, Mrs. Cameron" was prevented from attending the function. The hall was tastefully de- corated for the occasion and the generosity of the hosts made the evening an entire success.

MR. LEUNG YUEN WO'S SPEECH

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1934. ACCIDENTS PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Safety First Campaign

HONG KONG

Collision Between Two Pudlie Car

20.40 hrs.. 26.1.34

Public motor. car No. 555 was being driven along Queen's Road

"Who's Who" in the Forth- coming Production

“ALL IS PREPARED, YOUR GAL-

CREW AWAIT YOU”

LANT

"Judging by what has been wit- nessed at the rehearsals of the

East followed by public motor car Philharmonic Society's production. BANDITS IN NEW

No. 538. The leading car sudden ly stopped and car 538 collided with the rear of car 555, causing damage to the bumper and mud- guard. No person injured.

Collision-Taxi-cab and Motor

Lorry

15.45 hrs. 27.1.34

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being was Taxi-cab No. 127 driven along Des Voeux Road Cen tral from west to east, following motor lorry No. 1073 at a distance of about 8 feet, when near the Naval Dockyard the larry sudden- I stopped without giving any signal, with the result the taxi collided with the rear of the glad that what little he had beenry, causing damage to the two able to do for the Chinese crew front lamps of the taxi. No per-

30 much appreciated. son injured had been. Their method of expressing their gratitude overwhelming him (Mr. Cameron).

Besides the guests of honour, there were present. Capt. I D. Douglas, Capt. 1. M. Goddard, Mr. J. A. Moir. Mr. W. E. Adamson, Dr. A. 8. Donaldson, Capt. H. James. Mr. L. B. Roche, Dr. J. K. Kelly, Mr. L. E. N. Ryan, Mr. D. Mr. Drummond said he felt it a C. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Charles great honour to have his wife's "Pryce.

and Mr.

Mrs. T. C.

and his own name coupled with. Monaghan, Mr. A. M. Parker, Mr.

the toast to Mr. and Mrs. Cameron. and Mrs. S. Garrod, Mr. and Mrs.The hospitality of Mr. Leung af- W. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Kwan, Mr. W. J. Howard, Mr. A. L. Cunnigham, Mr. and Mrs. A. and Mrs. J. V. D'Azevedo, Mr. Mackenzie, Mr. D. Hynes, Mr. "E. F. Shea, Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Yeung Hon Ming. Miss J. Harris Walker, Miss A: Garcia. Capt. and Mrs. A. J. Holland, Mrs. A. V. R.

The Captains of the Empress of Lovegrove. Mr. and Mrs. Chas.

Japan and the Express'of Russia. Twaites. Mr. Taang Chung Wanow

in port, also addressed the Mr. To Fak. Mr. Tse Dick Kwan, gathering. and Mr. To Yun Wing.

Mr. Leung Yuen. Wo, in propos- ing the dual toast of farewell to

Mr. and Mrs. Cameron and wel-

wil

KOWLOON

Collision Between Two Taxi-cabs

01.50 hrs. 27.1.34

Ng Fu: licensed taxi-cab driver forded the speaker an opportunity

Taxi-Cab No. 749, of meeting the wives who controll- No. 3089, of ed the men, whom Mr. Drummond employed by the Blue Taxi-Cab control Co.. reports that at about $1.50 now have to (laughter),

Mr. hours to-day his taxi-cab and He thanked Leung for welcoming his wife and another taxi-cab No. 711 of the himself and looked forward to the Kowloon Taxi-Cab Co. were wait- Ing orders outside the US.R. Club happy time that lay ahead.

at Gascoigne Road. Whilst, taxi- cab No. 711 was reversing in order to start off, crashed into the rear part of taxl No. 749. causing damage to the bumper. No per- son injured.

come to Mr. and Mrs. Drummond POLICE ORDERS BALLBLBBELLA Jaanaa

said:

INDIAN EARTHQUAKE FUND

The Pirates of Penzance," this show promises to be one of the best ever staged in Hong Kong.

It was produced here in 1926. but such a tuneful play will daily bear repetition after an interval

TERRITORIESTM

of eight years. Only one of the Two Raids On Sunday

رو زار

Night

principals in the original produc- tion remains the same: Mrs. A. M. Bowes-Smith, who took the lead- ing part. of Mabel then, and ap- pears in the same role on this oc- casion.

Mrs. Bowes-Smith needs

Two fails were reported from до introduction to Hong Kong audiences, having taken the lead, the New Territories on Sunday ing soprano part in Iolanthe, Tom night at the San Wai Village. Jones and The Gelsha.

In the first raid, in which twenty Mrs. N. Mathieson, who takes men are believed to have taken the contralto part of Ruth, is also part, the robbers ransacked a large well known for her excellent pre-atshed and armed with hatcheta, gentations of Dame Carruthers in revolvers and knives got away with The Yeomen of the Guard, the booty valued at about $5,000 in Queen of the Fairies in Iolanthe addition to carrying off a small and the Duchess in The Goniri. deliers. She has also taken shnilar parts in Shangrial and Tientsin, including that of Queen Elizabeth in Merrie England.

Another member of the cast known from previous productions is Mrs. Starling (Edith), who was Kitty in The Fountain of Youth

and Kate

in Merrie "England.

This lady has been in the Society

since 1925.

The part of Kate in The Pirates is being taken by Mrs E. Frost. who has played Glanetta in The Gondollers and Buttercup Pinafore

m London. That of Isabel is taken by Miss D. Hunt.

Half an hour later they appeared at another hut, where they carried off a young boy of five, while at the. same time collecting money, and clothing to the value of $130.

HAY FEVER IN A CLOUD

a member of the chorus since 1929. Strange Experience

The Male Roles

Of Airman

The principal male roles are being taken. by actors who are new to Hong Kong audiences, and

The story of how a pilot and his the Society has been fortunate in

sneezing and talent.cbserver were set "unearthing" this new

height of nearly Frederic, the youth who is ap weeping at a prenticed to the pirates, is repre- 7,000ft. by pollen contained in a Chinese Company

sented by Lieut.-Comdr. E. C. H. cumulus cloud is told by Flight Branson; while the Major-General Lieutenant R. G.. Veryard. the Training Course (Part II)—AN

is excellently trayed by Mr. W. meteorological officer attached to recruits will attend at the Chinese

H. Evans. Thomas, who is well No. 1 Group RAF, Peshawar, in Company Headquarters on Tues

known in Tientsin and Peiping a letter published in the December of the "Meteorological day. January 30 at 5.30 p.m. for

for the parts he took in several issue For

of their plays and light operas, Mazagine." such as the Duke of Plazatoro In The Gondollers, Sir Joseph ForterRecently, while nying "over the in Pinafore William the Butler in June, etc.

Mr. Cameron,It has been my privilege to serve the Canadian Pacific in various capacities for very many years, and during that time I feel that my earnest en deavours to give of my best in service to the Comptor have in a measure not been in vain. this I owe a great deal to your guidance and goodwill, which has resulted in the happy conditions of service now being enjoyed by myself and the Chinese crews of the Company,

instruction.

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Inspection Parade-All ranks of the Chinese Company will parade

Station Central Police at Thursday, February 1 under Sub- Inspector R. J. Hunt for a general inspection of equipment, etc. by Fal The time has come when you the Company Commander. and your good wife will be leav- in at 5.30 p.m. sharp, Dress

Blue Uniform. Cap with White ing our midst, and as the day of parting draws nearer the harder Cover. Belt with Brace, Armlet do I feel the severance of the tle

with Badge, "Pocket Policeman of the many years it has been my and notebook to be carried. The pleasure to serve you, and this Equipment Officer will make it a. ittle gathering, to which all the point of being present, Recruits ladies and gentlemen present have will attend. extended me so hearty a response. is for the purpose of giving us an opportunity of telling you how deeply we all feel at the parting of the ways. My wife and sorry that, owing to indisposition, Mrs. Cameron is unable to join us this evening, but we all wish her a quick and complete recovery. I feel it a pride and honour that, bo Mrs. in bidding

have we Cameron and yourself. the opportunity at the same time of welcoming Mr. and Mrs. Drum- mond, our new Chile.

farewell

are

Indian Company Strength.-Constable R228 Ilam

been taken on

'the strength of the Indian Company. as from January 23, 1934.

']

has

Training Course (Part I).—AL recruits of the Indian Company residing in Kowloon will attend 3. Chi Woo Street, Kowlcon on Wednesday, January 31 at 5.30

m., for instruction,

All recruits of the Indian Com- pany residing at Hong Kong will attend Chinese Company Head- quarters, 17, Queen's Road Central on Thursday, February 1 at 5.30 p.m. for instruction.

Flying Squad

Mr. Drummond Welcomed Mr. Drummond, as we hope that In. Mr. "Cameron's retirement, he will leave us the beneft of his mature experience, we feel sure that in taking over the reins of Special Duty-Members of the office, you will extend to us your Flying Squad will parade at Cen- bear tral Police Station as noted un- sympathetic guidance" and with us in our sincere efforts, and der:Wednesday, January 31 at that, like your illustrious prede 20.00 hours and Friday, February cessor, you will in, nautical terms 2 at 17.30 hours.. "get the course for "us to steer."

In closing. I would ladies and gentlemen, to drink

Emergency Unit Reserve To Mr. with me a dual toast: and Mrs. Cameron, we wish them

Special Duty-Members of the God-speed and may they be spared Emergency Unit Reserve will re- many happy years to enjoy their port for duty as ordered. well earned retirement. Mr.

Dress: Blue Uniform and Cap ask you with White Cover.

And to

and Mrs. Drummond, may fortune, success and good health in our trying climate always at- tend them.

"It Hurts"

Was

fra

The Hongkong Daily Press have to acknowledge with thanks the following donations for the relief of the sufferers in the Indian Earthquake:

A. el Arcaili O, el Arculli

$100.00 30.00

150.00

Further donations will be much appreciated and may be sent in to the Office of the Hongkong Daily Press

He writes:

Tochi Valley in Waziristan (with the object of taking dry and wet bulb temperature readings in and near cumulus cloud), my pilot and had a rather unpleasant but in- We entered teresting experience.

It would be difficult to find any- cne more adequate for the part of the Pirate King than Mr. B. O. Kime, yet he has only done con- cert work hitherto, and has never

a patch of cumulus, which was taken part in a show of this kind. The same remark, applies about 100ft. thick, at approximate- to Mr. J. Goble who fills the party 8,900ft, above the ground, the of the Sergeant of Police. Both time being 10h. 30m. 18.T. Im- mediately I noticed a smell of hay Mr. Goble and Mr. Kime are in

and felt a tickling sensation in my Mr.

pose My eyes began to water. Spencelagh, who has been in mest

cloud. of the Society's productions since and I sneezed frequently until wa

emerged from the 1926, as a member of the Chorus, landing shortly afterwards I saw is seen as Samuel on this occa

that my pilot had also been affect- sion.

ed. Els eyes and nose were still in a lachrymose condition! too, stated that he could 'smell' the cloud.

SIR LAMPSON IN the 1st Lincolns. R. S.

EGYPT

Official Welcome

Miles

his

two

Chorus and Orchestra

#

The chorus is doing its work very well. It consists of 24 men and 23, girls, and it may be ven- tured as a personal opinion that the standard of beauty of the lat

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"We had both observed that on the hillside below the patch of cumulus there was a party, of and villagers busily winnowing. that fine particles of chaff and there appears to be little doubt pollen had been lifted into them cloud by convection currents. did not experience any bumpiness just below the cloud, but from 3,000ft. down to the ground the air was very turbulent.”.

We

Special Air Malt Service

Cairo, Jan. 8. The new High Commissioner, Sir

Lampson, with daughters and his niece, Lady ter is above the average. But you Carlisle, reached Port Said last must come and judge this for night in the P. and O. liner Ran-yourselves.

The orchestra will consist of 20 chi and came up to Calro this! morning. His Excellency was wei-instruments, and although the writer has not had the opportunity comed at the station by Mr. Tencken, the Frist Secretary, who of hearing them, it can be said has been Acting High Commis- with confidence that they will do their part well, since they are un- der the able direction of Mr. G.

He goes on to explain that the sioner since Bir Percy Loraine's departure on December 16, and 8. Trowt, Bandmaster of the 1st temperature readings up to 3,000ft." Lincolns The Hon. Planist, who indicated the likelihood of ascend- the staff of the Residency.

Minister. Abdel Fattah Prime Pasha Yehia, the Grand Chamber has put in a lot of good working currents, and he concludes:- at rehearsals, is Miss M. A. Rice, lain, Said Pasha Zulficar, repre-

A.T.C.L senting the King, and the Govez- 'hor of Cairo, Mahmud Pasha

Sidky, also greeted him.

The

The British colony was present in great strength. All the British officials, officers of the British Garrison and British officers in their the Egyptian Army, with wives, and a large and representa- tive assembly of other residents

On the administrative and or- ganising side, everything has been working smoothly and efficiently in the capable hands of the Society's enthusiastic Secretary, Mr. G. E. Owen.

I may add that I personally am subject to catarih, but that me pilot had never experienced "hay fever before."

CHANG TAK CHANG TAK ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

BRIGADE

Public Vaccination

Returns for week ending Thursday. January 25, 1934.

Previously reported This week

3,939 7.173:

11,112

The Producer Last, but not least, comes the Word has been received of the

name of the Producer: Mr. R. R. promotion of Col. Louis McCarty attended. A number of Egyptian Davies, who has produced at least

of Little, U.S.M.C. to rank

notables were also present. The

six light operas for the Society brigadier general. He

guard of honour was mounted by slice 1924. His successes with the American

the 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Iolanthe, Tom Jones and the pre- In rising to address the gather-command of

with Colour, in Guards,

the

vious performance of The Pirates ing. Mr. Cameron thanked Mr. Legation Guard, Peking, for three

and other plays, are suficient Leung Yuen Wo for their hospi- years, from July 1924 to August station yard.

The keer interest taken by tribute to his ability, his keenness tality and expressed himself as 1927. He is now in command of

Egyptians in Sir Miles Lampson's and his endless store of patience, being especially grateful to Mr. the first Brigade in Hafti.

appointment is illustrated by the In the present instance, there are Leung for the remarks he had made.

Local labour unions in Shang-presence of a large crowd which indications that has surpassed his Mr. Cameron said that retiring. hai will shortly hold a joint gathered outside the station in previous triumphs.

It is only necessary to add that after one had attained a certain meeting to urge the Executive order to see the new High Com

few Yuan to rescind its order for missioner. The vernacular Press the booking for the public opena age was something which

at the King's Theatre on Feb. 1; could understand. It hurt him to the reorganisation of the Shang is filled with, speculations whether

and that you may sit almost-any-

hundred Over a

workers of them, men hat General Labour Union into Sir Miles will prove another Lloyd part company with

where in the theatre for three with whom he had worked for. so a body known as National or another Loraine these two be- many years. "I am sure I will Salvation Federation of Shanghai ing represented as opposite poles dollars or less. The performances silver smith shops have declared are on February 6, 8, 9 and 10 at a strike as a protest against a Labour Unions, The executive or something entirely different,” feel it very much when I am re-

workers cle- The High Commissioner is not 9.30 pm and on February 7 at wage cut "by their employers moved from the friends with whom Yuan recently issued its order I have worked for so long." on the ground that the labour expected to stay here for more 4.30. As Mabel sings: "All is pre- in Shanghai The

law promulgated by the National than a fortnight in order to pared, your gallant crew await clare they now only receive 80 : Bocial Government contained

·Tangpu · ́and no establish initial contact with you" and all you have to do is to per cent of their wages. Officials

Affairs Bureau will mediate. provisions for the organization affairs in Egypt before going to book one of the above dates and of local

go and see them: England... of a General Labour Union,

Mr. Cameron referred to the loyal support he had received from the Chinese crew. He had been time and was through troublous

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