1935-03-02 — Page 11

ST. DAVID'S SOCIETY

RAUB MINING

(t:ontinued from Page 7).

W. I. Phelps, to which encores were demanded by the gathering. Mr. R. Davies then made a brief speech In Welsh.

THE GUESTS

The Vice-President, Mr. E, R. Price in proposing the toast of the guests said:-

I hope that you will excuse vs. If we read into the presence of so many guests something more than a natural desire to please the Welsh friends who invited you here. Please do not disillusion us if we read into your presence a delicate tribute to & struggling little Society; a Soclety represent- ing

& little Principality which has also had to struggle to up hold its claims. In the same way that Wales has maintained its identity and its individuality so we as a Society, small as we are. are determined to carry on that tradition.

We

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1935.

THE AFFAIRS OF CELLINI

(Continued from Paga 3)

"There was a great deal of it all like that. Excellencles," "

"But he did not read, all the night through what fallowed?” the Duke asked, eagerly.

"The cadence of his voice wove a. magic spell about me, I do not of the Raub Australian,, Gold: know-perhaps I swooned, perhaps Mining Company for publication I dreamed-but I beg of you not In the Press,"

to belleve, that I came here to

tell the truth! I loved him-I love him now. Any time he cares to come to me in the garden, I pray that he may do so with great speed and safety!"

་་

A Menace The girl said this with startling vehemence and convincingem- phasis.

Cavaller Baudini, the emissary,

at the girl in amazement and em- started with surprise and stared.

barrassment. He had brought her to make grave charges against Benvenuto Cellini, and there were grounds for such charges Now It was

impossible to prefer the

all. charges, for the girl and 'spoiled it

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

20

Nota: Firures in parentheses indicate number of letters in the words required.

ACROSS I-Saves penuriously (7), 5-Kingly as regards the girl (5).

Surround entirely (T)."

This suggests profit for the

10-Look for this animal in Lewes

miller (6).

(3). 11-Inclines to include the finish

(5).

13-Put off, but not defer (5), 14-Involuntary (13).

A detalled report by Mr. J. C.make complaint, to bring charges. Coldham, the General Manager. Nothing of the kind-I care not was Feceived by the Brisbane what I was ordered to do, I must Board at their meeting yesterday. The report goes fully into pro- gramme for extensive develop ment, and also reorganization of the Mine Plant, and the methods of working. The development pro- gramme comprises extensive sink- extend and disclose reserves ing, cross cutting and driving, to of ore, the reserves' shown at last Annual Report having been ex- Furttier Investigation of old shafts hausted during the past year

and workings will be also under- taken. The result of future de welcome many Chinese

velopments will control the ex- friends. We have something more penditure necessary to install the ITA common than an emblem, similar in

types of plant required. To carry паше thought not Identical in form, I refer to the the Mine, increased power will be out the suggested programme at Chinese dragon and the Welsh required, and a duplication of the dragon. Speaking of this dinner plant at the Power Station at startled and confused emissary

"My Lady! My to a Chinese friend I asked him Sempam is indicated. The cost of cried. if he did not consider it strange the complete, suggested programme

22-You'll find this, weight on a that such a comparatively small

"I de not care. I have told the area as the British Isles should Directors, Mr. DeBurgh B. Persse, heatedly.

will be very considerable, and two truth!" she said to him, rather 23-Not many la beer, and far from

bridge in Kent (3).

produce 50 may national and Chairman, and Mr. R. C. Philp

moribund (5), county societies each

The emissary turned celebrating will leave for the Mine this month Duke and the Duchess with a ges-25-Kicked, perhaps, by the unem-

the 24-Aloof (7). their own national and county to confer day. He replied: "as you know we Manager.

with the General ture of despair. Chinese always maintain contact proved programme is satisfactorily your Excellencies.

Until the final

ployed (5). ap- This is all most unexpected, Since I can

|26-Banishes—but not exiles (7). with our native districts and our completed, the Directors consider not bring charges now, all that kinsmen; we see nothing but good returns cannot be maintained at remains is for me to tender my in observances which tend to last year's level, and unless re- apologies." identify you

closely with coveries of higher grade. ore are your kinsmen at home, no matter soon obtained, decreased dividends bowed.

Alessandro and the Duchess how small a community you may must be expected during the next *be."

'twelve months. A report to be issued by the Board, with further details, will be printed and issued to shareholders."

more

It is in the spirit of that. reply that I am addressing you to-night

Our English and other friends will pardon me if I do not refer to them by name. To some

i may have come as a welcome sur- prise that our proceedings are

PASSENGERS

R.M.S. Empress of Russia, The list of passengers who ar-

OB board the RMS

Russia" yesterday

not conducted in Welsh. I can only, say that if a fluent know- ledge of the Welsh tongue was a necessary qualification for speak-rived ers at these gatherings then I for. "Empress one would not be addressing you included:- this evening. I have only tained knowledge of a grace in. Welsh plus the usual few swear words (laughter).

K

of

Lady!" the

to

"You have our permission to retire." the Duchess said, wanting to scream with laughter over the way the thing ended.

After they had left the council chamber. the Duke, believing that he should show some severity, exclaimed, "If the emissary sald that this man was. Benvenuto, then I say that he is a menace!"

"The man was Benvenuto, your Excellency," Ottavanic cried, ea- gerly.

What the winner's opponent does (5).

19-One may come to these to a

fight"(5).

"I know, Ottavanio. You are evidently right in a great mea-

Aure,

"He doubtless should have been hanged at once. But I swear to you

that his next offence wil bring certain death!?

This W15

DOWN 1-Exhausted. (5).

2--A number ahead of this bird would make it cowardly (5), 3-Natives of Europe found at both ends of the earth (5); -Exercised supervision (13), 5-Carried on like anything! (5)." 6 Sparkle (7).

7-Relating to the side (7). 12---Five hundred in-what a noise!

(3).

14-Let 'em loose the dogs! (7). 15-Do this, and you'l probably,

expire afterwards! (7).

16-Every rowing man has a puli at this (3)...

18-01 great assistance to those who want to get to the top (5)..

19-Pants-but not trousers! (5). 20-Completely vold af intelligence.

(5): 21-Situations (5).-

The following is the solution of yesterday's puzzle:

Across. — 1. Responsibility, 9. Lumpkin, 10. Uniform, 11: dwb. 13. That, 15. Deepen, 16. Nelther, -17. Vacuum, 19. From 21. Shy, 24 Lyrical, 25, Oxonian, 26. Incomplet-

Down.. Relatively, 2. Simla, 3. Oaks, 4. Sand, 5. Bout, 8. Loiter, 7. Thorp, 8. Amendments, 12. Watch, 14. Hem, 15. Dew, 16. Nuncio. 18. Corin, 20. Raise, 21, alip, 22, Toke, 23. More.⚫

There was a commotion outside and

the Captain of the Guard announced that one of the body-eness. guard of Count Maffio, "nephew of the Duke, wanted to see him.

the guard ordered by Count Maffle to kill Benvenuto as soon as he, the Count, could get up and claim to have done it. The guard was afraid to engage Benvenuto in mortal combat and to the Duke, so that he would not have to run any risk.

decided to report it all re-

With this toast I associate the name of one who comes from another country which has also had to struggle to maintain its identity and its individuality. I re- fer to Mr. Justice MacGregor who will reply on behalf of the guests.

The toast of the Guests was re- celved with enthusiasm.

THANKS BY GUESTS.

His Honour the Chief Justice Mr. A. D. A. MacGregor in replying on behalf of the guests in a brief but witty speech said that he was not competent enough for that important assignment but never- theless he would make it clear once and for all that he was not 75 per cent. Welsh but 100 per cent. Scotch as alluded. He had a delicate matter to explain as re- gards his Welsh tendencies, He had married a Welsh wife and a good one at that and whenever he had a opportunity to take a holi- day invariably be would go to u

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Burleigh, Mrs. A. C. Hancocks, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McLean, Mr., F. Allen, Miss Corcoran, Mr. K. Eysoedt, Mr. J. E. Fullam, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hay and infant, Mrs. A. L. Landsbert," Miss `A Landabert, Mrs. P. R. Marriott, Mrs. B. McIntyre, Mrs.

"With such a man at liberty. woman can be safe," the Duchess declared, with mock seri- ousness,

will have Ottavanio

"Ah, then my Lord him hanged at once!" said, eagerly.

"Why-er-yes--er-no-" The Duchess interrupted her husband.

A. S. McPherson, Miss E. V "Not at once, my Lord," she Nordin, Mr. and Mrs. W. A.† said. Pennell and infant. Mr. J. T. Chu,

"Well, and what now?”. the Duke asked, thoroughly upset be- cause he had been delayed in getting to his stables..

"My master, your Excellency, Count Maffio. your "nephew, is near death from having been Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Fung and two Alessandro demanded, suspicious nuto Cellini!"

"What You defend him?" murderously assaulted by Benve- children, Mr. I. Kah, Mrs. S. Kah, iy.

"Assaulting a de Medici? He

Mr. J. "A. C. Law, Miss M. Lee, "I defend him?" she cried, predare assault a de Medici? By the

Miss N. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. L M Loo, Mr. D. N. Lee, Mr. T. W. Wu, Mr. D. Coutts, Mr G. L. Kitson, Mr. C. Legg, Mr. D. Logan, Miss

tending great indignation. "I do not know him-I had but a word with him in ordering the golden plates to be speedily made. I am D. Lai Yin Lau, Mr. J. Mackie, Mr. | thinking of myself-about our Yeong Toh Ken, Mrs. W. Bambro, reception to the Duke and Duch- Mrs. W. Bolam and Infant, Mrs. ess of Milan Are we

to be

"N-0-0-0, that is true." Ales- sandro was glad to have this chance to put off the execution of Benvenuto.

gods, he shall dle at once!" Ales sandro cried, his face reddening because of bis sudden great wrath.

When Benvenuto forced a diet

C. I. Bell and infant, Rev. S. thoroughly outshone by them office on the nephew of the Correll, Mr. S. Freeman, Mrs. just for the sake of hanging a Duke, he did not do very well for Johnson and. Infant Miss man to das who may just as well himself Folloy tomorrow's in Lyttleton, Mrs. G. K. McIntyre, be hanged a week or so later?”

stallment. Master McIntyre, Miss T. Olifinsky, Mr. F. Stanek, Corp. Snuggs, Mrs. C. Chen and two children, Mr. L. M. Chen, Mr. H. Chen, Mr. Wan Son Hoh, Mr. Hu Shing Ngam. Mr. and Mrs. Y. H. Hsia, Mr. S. s. Loo, Mr. Y. Y. Liu, Mr. C. B. La Mr. Lau, Mr. K L Pun, Miss Tam, Mrs. C. C. Wu and two Welsh place. His Honour then children, Mr. L. H. Wong, Mrs. W.

pointed out that Carnavon was a -Mecca for the Welsh people as dur- ing certain time of the year Welsh people flocked to this town.

Wong, and Mr. B. K. Hall.

8.8. President Jackson Passengers for Hong Kong pes 8.8. President Jackson, which ar rived yesterday from Manila in cluded:-

His Honour said that he had one complaint to make. The Scotch, the English and the Irish all have had their national dish at their Mr. Takeshi Asal, Mr. Claude 1. annual function. St. David was Barr, Mr. and Mrs C J, Chancel without their Welsh "rabit" and lor, Mr. and Mrs. Kuo Liang he trusted that in future functions Chang, Mrs. M. 8. Craig, Mrs. M.

this would be included.

"After all, it is most important that these Milaneses swine cannot go back and report that we have but cheap silver service. And this Benvenuto did not murder anyone of great importance; did he?"

"Not at all—”!

MEASURES TO AID BUSINESS

Finance Minister's

Help Sought

[Special to the Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright)-1;

"A Venetian nobleman, Excel- lency," Ottavanio reminded him, still stubbornly fighting to have his enemy put out of the way.

"They Venice," the Duchess observed. are all nobodies in

"First. Benvenuto shall Anish the proposed measures to bring

Shanghai, Feb. 23. golden plates for us. After that about a revival of business pro- we may hang him at our pleasure, The finish of his beautiful hand-sperity in Shanghai reached after work shall mark the beginning of Protracted discussions by local

commercial, industrial and finan clal leaders were submitted to Dr. HH King Minister of Finance, for consideration and adoption yesterday morning

S. Davis, Mrs H A. Day, Mr. and his doom. In conclusion His Honour thank Mrs. Robert Fan, Mrs. HD. "Neatly put, my Lady, neatly ed the St. David's Society for anFrancis Mr. C. R. Frazier, Mrs. put. The finish of his handiwork enjoyable evening which was char- Gin Ying Gee, Major and Mrs. Rahall mark the beginning of his acterised by unbounded hospitality, A. Gillmore, Mr. W. G. Greene, doom. good Welsh music and last but not Mr. John B. Grieve, Miss E B The Duchess, having been suc

Among these measures was E least an excellent dinner.

Helmlek, Mr. J. M. Hykes Rey, cessful in her enorts to save request put to the Finance Minis- The party then took to the floor Bro. James, Mr. and Mrs. Ginarn Benvenuto from the noose, srose,

ter that the Central Bank of and dancing was indulged in until Lao Mrs. K. K. Lao, Mr. Tek bowed to Alessandro and de-

China be instructed to make loans the small hours of the moming. Kwong Liang, Mr. C. M. Manners parted, her retinue outside follow directly to local commercial and

Mr. Tin Ong, Rev. Bro. Bauron ing her to the horses

industrial enterp

in order to Pierre, Dr. Jase, Solis, Mr. and Mrs. Chancellor Ottavanio was pacing enable them to

Over the pre- C. 8. Waung, Mr. Te Ching Yen, angrily up and down, furious that sent dody of Mr. Shulpo. Yang, Dr. and Mrs C be had been unable to bring about make possible. B. YAL

the death of Benvenuto, The Chi Duke blatted out entirely the tra name of Ben auto Cellini on the

then signed in the order of

tion of the i prez mony, oth

"But, the moste grevious offender

AT THE CENOTAPH

At 11 am. yesterday an im- pressive ceremony took place at

the Cenotaph when Mr. A. Morrie Commanding Oncer and men of list o (President) laid a white floral the Royal Welch Fusiliers. tribute, in the form of a Welsh Those present at the

harp at the base on behalf of the

Hong Kong St. David's Society.

were the Rev E. G. Powell

ER Price, RR. Davies, G

An additional wreath was laid by Grey and members of the R.Q.M.B, Burton on behalf of the mittes

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