NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY JOCKEY CLUB.
DRAFT Programmes and Entry
Torins for the Fourth Extra Race Meeting, to be held on SATURDAY.20th and MONDAY, 2nd APRIL, 1935 (weather permitting) may be obtained at the Secretary's Office, Gloucester Bailding: The Club House, Happy Valley, the Hong Kong Cla; and the Stables, Shan Kwong Road.
Entries close at 13 o'clock NOON on THURSDAY, the 11 APRIL,
By Order.
1936.
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O. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
NOTICE.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that Mr. John Archibald
Ritebie, A. R.T.B.A., has been admit- ted is a Partner in, the Firm of
THE HONG KONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1935.
ers in the last thirty years, bas acquired in the mouths and minds of cricketers and Englishmen that indefinable reputation of greatness
OBITUARY
which, once or twice only in a ge- Mr. Solomon Haroon
neration, makes a myth of a man, while his atory and his art are still current among us. For nearly three decades he has been 14 familiar to the Londoner as the Nelson monument, to the country non-jurar, and to the school-boy parson as his most recalcitrant
as the morning Bell In the words
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"A. FIRST-CLASS JOURNALIST”.......
If Gossip We Must
The Third Extra Race Meeting
It is with the deepest regret | may have been dull as far as the that we have to record the death. weather was concerned, but it' was
of P.G.H. Fender, many years cap of Mr. Solomon Haroon which ec- anything but dull as regards"divi-
at the French Hospital shortly before six o'clock last even- Ing. following an attack of typhold.
NONE HUNDRED AND RYOTICE" is hereby given that the FIFTEENTH ORDINARY MEET ING of Shareholders in the Company will be held at the Office of the
täin of Surrey, Jack Hobbs is incurred Company, Queen's Building Vie toria, Hong Kong, on WEDNESdeed a cricketing, Institution." DAY, the 10th April, 1934, at 8 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts, and re-electing Directors and Auditors
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 4th April to the 10th April, 1935, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors, H. DA LUZ,
Acting Secretary.
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Mesars Palmer & Turner, as from Hong Kong, 19th March, 1935. the lat day of April, 1995.
PALMER & TURNER.
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A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Ordinary General Meeting of the be held at the Bong Kong Hotel, Company (sinca ita registration) will Hong Kong on Tuesday, the 16th April, 1935, at 11.30 A.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of th Genera! fanagers, together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st October, 1934..
Tha Register of Shares of the Company will be closed from Thurs- day, the 11th day of April to Wednesday, the 17th day of April, 1935, both days inclusive, during which period na transfer of shares can be registered. JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hong Hong, 3rd April, 1935.
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THE INDO-CHINA STEAM
NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
THE
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7TH ANNUAL ATHLETIC - "
"MEETING
SUNDAY, 23TMи APRIL, 1935."
PEN RELAY RACE, Teams of
(2 of 220 yards and 3 of 440 yards), Race to be run at 4.00 pm Post-enteries from teams will be accepted.
FRED A. XAVIER,
Hon. Secretary,
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ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE. STANLEY.
THE Summer Teraz will begin on
Thursday, April, 11th, when New Students, whether Boarders or Day-boys, should attend for examina- tion at 9 am, Prospectuses may be obtained from Mr. Li Hoi Tung, Mesari. Banker & Co., Bank of China Building, or The Warden, St. Stephen's College, Stanley,
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DEATH
Ordinary HE Fifty-fourth
General Meeting of the Com-HAROON-At the French Hospital on Sunday, April 7, 1935, Solo- pany will be held at the Offices of
mon Haroon, aged 33. Funeral the General Managers, Messrs. Jar-
takes place this evening at 5.30 dine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Pedder
p.m. at the Mohammedan Street, Hong Kong, on Thursday,
Cemetery. 18th April, 1935, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report at · the Directors, passing the Accounts, and electing Directors and Auditors.
The Transfer Books of the Com- pany will be Closed from the 10th April to the 1st May inclusive.
By order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON &Co., LTD.
General Managers. Hong Kong, 3rd April. 1985.
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NOTICE.
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B from April 1st, 1935, five-cents Becond class fares will be in. troduced on Routes Nos" 1 & 5, and routes will be extended as follow:
Editorial and Business Office: 11
Ice House Street. Tel. 30251. Night Editor (Wanchai Office)
Tel. 24511.
London Office: 53, Fleet Street,
E.C.
The Daily Press.
HONG KONG, APRIL 8, 1935,
Route No. 1-from Blake Pier to Eastern Street via Connaught Hoad, Central & West, calling at Yaumati Vehicular Ferry Pier. Route No. 2-from Blake Pier to Yaumati Vehicular Ferry Pier vin Connaught Road Central. Route No. 3-from University to Blake Pier via Pokfulam Road, Queen's Road West and Central and Pedder Street. (Note: This will be a circular route of eight sections. The fare for the first five sections will be 10 cents and for the whole circular route 15 centa)... Route No. 4-from University to Blake Pier via Bonham Road, Caine Road, Garden Road, Queen's Road Central and Ped-nounced der Etreet.
JACK HOBBS
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The reason why this cricketer is so deservedly popular does not only lle in the fact that he is magnific- eat as a batsman. He made his way up to the top rung of the lad- der by the only sure way-a sim- picity of greatness. Modest to al- most. a fault, he has overtowered showmen and though he is sparing of conversation be always com- mands attention in a company of talkers and wits, and though per- haps his very presence at the wie kets commands the respect of even the greatest of, bowlers. he has been known to confess to a slight nervousness before an innings on which great issues have hung. though thanks to his temperate habit and life he has always been able to extort from body, mind and faculty, the supremest arts of the batsman at the time when they have most been, needed. In the case of so great an artist, compari- sons are, therefore, ludicrous and irrelevant.
The name of Jack Hobbs is en-
Mr. Haroon who held the post- tion of senior reporter in the "Dally Press" was admitted to the Hospi- tal on February 22, and though ne was in a very serious condition then, he recovered sufficiently, to give rise to the hope that he would pull through. It is understood, however, that complications set in. Despite the fact that he realised he had a stiff huttle before him, Mr. Haroon showed great fortitude and the saddest feature of it all was that he had planned to take a prolonged holiday after he had left the hospital.
BRILLIANT SCHOOL RECORD The deceased was educated at Queen's College and had a bri- liant scholastic career, winning many scholarships in addition to many other prizes. He was a very keen sprinter 3 few
gears ago while he also took a great interest in swimming, of recent years, however, he devoted most of his time to racing and his notes, un-
rolled among the few who will re-der the name of "Morning Dew" main immortally great, when we and the little controversies around. us are forgotten. Gentlemen, John Berry Hobbs!
CINEMA PRICES
During the past few days Hong Kong has been up in arms against the "High cost of entertainment." or in other words the prices charg- "ed at the local cinemas. On Satur- day two letters appeared in the Daily Press, and both of the writers
commanded a very large follow- ing. He was a very familiar figure at the race course, and possessed of a pleasant personality, he was well liked and highly respected by a large circle of friends. For several years he was on the Com- mittee of the Indian Recreation Club while at the time of his death he was vice-president of the Hong Kong Islamic Union.
EFFICIENT AND CAPABLE After leaving school, Mr. Haroon of Messrs. joined the legal firm Lo and Lo in the capacity of a steno-typist, and after some time he left to Join Messrs. Carroll Brothers, the well-known firm of sharebrokers. It was during his term of employment here that he made himself a familiar figuré in the local sharemarkes, Mr. Hà- roon then took up journalism as his profession, first joining the effects felt in the Colony. Que of the correspondents put forth a plea fater, in April 1929, he entered the "South China Morning Post" and on behalf of the Service men, who, employment of the "Hong Kong he states, form a considerable por-Dally Press with whom he had
complained that it was unreason- able to impose such heavy charges for admission when the exchange is so favourable and more especial- ly as the Economic Depression is still making its very unwelcome
tion of the "çinema fans," and who And it extremely hard to have to pay 55 cents for one show when. for want of something better to do, they are forced to go to about three or four different shows in the course of a week. Thap there is a lot a
favour of this argument, few, we feel, will dispute, but what is even
mere important to our mind is that
been ever since.
Mr. Haroon soon gained popu-
iarity with his new colleagues by whom he was considered to be an extremely efficient and capable man. Some two years ago he was made senior reporter and had al- ways lived up to the confidence placed in him.
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best
ends, and I know quite a number of people who went home with thar wonderful "Dollar Princess" feeling. Mrs. Tam Pierce looked as if she found life most amusing, when
(By "PRUDENCE")
colour with her brown dress. Mrs. | "YOUNG IDEAS”
she led in "Wadebridge" after that surprise win. I hoticed Mrs. J. H. Morris, just after the "Valley View" win and am pretty sure, she had got it (she has a real flaire for spotting unexpected sommerfelt was easy to look at It certainly is refreshing to meet- winners.) Mrs. L. C. F. Bellamy
in brown and orange; Miss Simyoung people with enough energy® too, was smiling, as she led in
mons was very sweet in a Russian-
and enterprise to strike out a lineTM Leo Frost on "King's Parade" she.
blouse of chrome, worn over 2. of their own and carry it through. by the way has been acting as
brown skirt. Renée Toledano look-successfully. Pamela Scolt Harston Hostess for the bride of the weeked brilliantly pretty in copper," and and her partner 'Beryl Fair showed
another of the Young Ideas" real originality when they opened. (Joan Mallison) wore herring-bone the Peak Riding School, for kid- blue and a long blue coat.
(now Mrs. W. H. Bell) whom I noticed looking very charming in a slender coat of brown worn, with a blouse of palest strawberry pink, Another pretty person was Mrs. Felix Joseph, in a most beguiling sult of pale blue Otterburn-tweed. Mrs. Anderson was graceful in riavy-blue, and Mrs. Pern
" your Felling us!
wore
navy and a flame-coloured hat. I loved Mrs. Stator's nut of scarlet" straw and her coat with the fu sleeves, and saw Mrs. Bentley look- ng smart and trim in a severely cut suit of gray. Mrs. R. Young was tragile and pretly in a coat and skirt of brown. She is taking her two Uttle boys home to school very soon and will be away for quite a time.
A POPULAR COLOUR
Brown was a very popular colour on Saturday. Mrs. Sheldon wore it, and I am sure that I glimpsed ing a soft shade of cocoa. Mrs. Mrs. Drage in the distance wear-
Whyte-Smith was in nigger-brown. Mrs. Williams wore a note of bright
wore
dies, but it Alled a long-felt want and became a dourishing concern In less time than It takes to tell about it!
Miss Readhead had a charming suit of light fawn, and Miss Mur- row looked very pretty in a black cont and skirt and a palo-blouse Now the fog-season is in full swing of primrose yellow, and came with ❘ on the Peak, and so the School her fiance Mr. Lascelles. Honor has moved down to Summer quar- Hancock looked very tall in dark ters, and is very happily situated blue, and Lois Fearon was definite- in the grounds of the Old Jardine ly "high-hat" (and
that No. 2 Bungalow. Quite an ideal. the Shaukiwan' bus Russian fez with great effect). place, since Sylva Morris, looked quite adorable stop at the gate: also it is near in bright cerise from top to toe, the sea, and the grounds have so and her sister was very charming many shady trees, that it should in brown and biscuit and a hat be cool there all through the fict Pamela is just going clipped with little gold studs. I weather. overheard someone say that Elleen away on leave, so the gap has been Stubbings has got married while filled by Beryl Fair's sister, Hetty. away on leave and that she won't Both sisters are most accompilah- be coming back. She will be missed young horse-women and well- ed a lot by all the other "young Ideas",
STREAMLINE COSTUME
Mrs. Taggart looked sweet in a long white coat: Mrs. Hooper was very smart in a dress of flowered blue silk, Mrs. Tratman looked Greaves charming too,
and Mrs. wore a long black coat over her cream dress. Mrs. Hamilton was very smart in black with a fascina- ting collar-effect of spotted white. Mrs. Cassidy looked delightful a streamline costume of dark blue, and Mrs. Peter Grist was wistful in emerald green. Did I see Mrs. Benny Prouix eli in black? And will someone tell me the name of that lovely girl who wore red. white and blue?
LOCAL AND GENERAL
The fortnightly whist drive of held at the Helena May Institute Regarded as one of the not only the Services but the Com-shorthand writers in the local the Craigengower Cricket Club took to-morrow, at 10.30 am. munity at large, are the unfortun- newspaper profession, Mr. Haroon Place on Saturday in the Club ate victims' of the theatres.
room. The winners were: (ladies), Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Kidgell; (gentlemer.) Mr. Harper and Mr. Brierley, Mr. H. Beer was in charge
do not for a moment dispute the
fact that the pictures offered at
we
The annual dance of the Central
We leaves a place that would be ex- tremely difficult to fill, and so high a value was placed on his capabili ties that apart from his newspaper work he had often been called of the function. upon by private firms and indivi- duals to perform the most exacting British Association, which was held stenographic duties.
In the Central British School Hall on Saturday night, proved to be a great success," over 30 couples being
The present.
Troubadors Band-suppiled the music,
As a result of the hue and cry for a reduction in prices, we learn from a reliable source that some of our leading theatres have given the matter very serious thought and
The news of his death cast a gloom ovez large circle of friends. Mr. Haroon, who was only 33 years of age, leaves a widow, and five children for whom the deepest sympathy will be felt...
The two seamen, H. Asley, and The funeral takes place at 5.30: Mawson, who were reported p.m. to-day at the Mohammedan missing from the Empress of Bri- tain when she sailed last month, have been found and are being re- furned to their Ehip.
Cemetery.
FURTHER DOG BITE INCIDENTS
Four more cases of persons hav-
that reductions might shortlying been bitten by dogs were re be effected. This will be all to the ported to the Police in the course good for while not wanting to de- of yesterday.
Lance Sergeant Stevens of the Royal Engineers, Wellington Bar- racks, reports that between Decem ber 1, 1934 and March 10, 1935, someone broke into the Barrack store and removed three electric table fans valued at $75. it
An election or a Justice of the Fence to serve in place of Mr. J. L. McPherson on the Licensing Board is to be take place at the Supreme Court on April 16.
of enteric fever were reported for One case of diphtheria and ore
the 24 hours ended on April 5.
was
known riders at Kwanti and Macac Races where they have registered many successes. They have their small pony "Frolic" for the tiny well as three bigger pupils, as ponies, and can now take pupils up to fourteen or fifteen years of age. As the School is quite near the "Valley" the more advanced pupils have the fun and experience of going for a gallop an the race- course, and do they get a thrif out of that......ll say they do!
"LOVE BIRDS.
NEWS SUMMARY
Favourites had an off day at the Third Extra Race Meeting On Saturday with the result that the dividends were high. The Dally Double, realised $1,190:20. Page 10.
The 4th Kowloon (Garrison) Scout troop was presented with the King's Colours and the Blanche- Borrett Axe Trophy by Mrs. O. C Borrett at Flagstaff House Un Baturday.
Page 4.
Mr. Johnny Heard, the web- known jockey was entertained at ́a Considerable commotion
dinner by his riding colleagues at caused at Blake Pier on Saturday the Hong Kong Jockey Club on night about 10.15 p.m. when motor | Saturday night, the occasion being
vehicle No. 16 of the Star Taxi Co., to bid "au revoir" to him on his accidently slipped its brakes and forthcoming departure for Home plunged into the harbour. For on retirement.
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the local theatres are not what may be descirbed as "first class entertainment." On the other hand appreciate the fact that the best that are turned out by the Hollywood and Elstree studios are always available to the Eong Kong public, though, be it sald, some of the pictures are rather late in ar- riving here. When one considers that the best pictures may be seen' The cricket season at Home is for 25 cents in America or a shil
Paga 8. about to open, and already the dif-ling at Home, the prices charged in ferent countles are making pre- Hong Kong appear all the more
tunately nobody was in the car to be not only excessive but also
at the time and yesterday morning parations for a season of good,
occurred at the clean sport. As usual, there must reasonable..
it was 1ted out. The car was French Hospital last evening of be a number of "colts," all anxious
parked oppodte the General Post Mr. Solomon Haroon, «senfor re-
whether they to know
will be
Omice in Connaught Road Central. | porter of the "Dally Press” and a highly respected member of the given a place among the first
At the fortnightly meeting of the | Indian Community,
Page 8. eleven players while the more ex- perienced men are perhaps just as
Sanitary Board to-morrow, two
St. John Ambulance Association. letters from the Government, one excited to “get into, harness again."
relative to the appointment of Mr. and Brigade held their annual The usual stole calm of the veter-
M. K. Lo to be a member of the dance at the Hong Kong Hotel on ans this season will be ruffled and small wonder too for the redoub- prive the theatres of all their pro- Mrs, Dudman, of No. 11, Hankow
Sanitary Board for a further term Saturday night when large. table Jack Hobbs has offelally an-.
fits and consequently the share- Road, Kowloon, second floor, re-
By the Find permission of Lien- of three years, and the others gathering, including Lady Feel who his retirement
which holders of their dividends, we feel ported that her dog had been sent tenant-Colonel H. B. L. Dowbiggin, signifying the approval of the was accompanied by Capt, R. F. means that there will be a gap in that the time has come when some tn Ma Tau Kok for observation OBE a rally of Wolf Cub packs Legislative Counell to the amend Walter, A.D.C. attended. ......... Page 7. the cricket world which would be reduction should be made. And as after it had bitten her son, Wi- will be held on the Volunteer ment of the following by laws decidedly hard to fill, even taking regards the poor shareholders, llam, aged 6, on the right leg on Parade ground at 3 pm, next (a) Offensive Trade, and it for granted that some rising star would not the saving in the money Friday, while playing in the house Saturday: The programme com- Scavenging and Conservancy, will will come along eventually to take paid for admission more than com The lad was sent to the Kowloon prises-14 items commencing with be read. the place of the Surrey idol. Though perisate for the reduction in divid-Hospital for treatment. they were prepared for Jack Hobba's retirement has ect PE 3 blow to the Surrey County Cricket- Club-he informed the President and Committee of the Club... fu words. dignified, yet, to lovers of Cricket, somehow most sad, that his game is done and that other (2) Route No. 6 between Blake and younger players must take it Fier and Languan School on. "Jack" has no desire to cling (Brubbs Road);
to the throne when so many, from Route No. between varying distances. aspire
Others can be University and Tarmati mount Vehicular Ferry Pier; compared to Hobbs. Indeed there
are some who are consider in addition to Routes Now..
this superior to Hobbs; 1, 2, 8, 4 and 5..
mai, they say, was more sheerly CHINA MOTOR BUS CO., brillant; that, again, exceeded him
LIMITED.
In average or in aggregate for such [3859 a year, but Hobbs, "alone of cricket-
(This will be route No. 8 taken in an opposite direction and fares same as on Route No. 3), Bouto No. 7-from Eastern Street to Yanwati Vehicular Ferry Pier via Connaught Rond West and Central. MONTHLY TICKET HOLDERS please note that they will be entitled to travel on
(1) Bonte No. 8A bettaen Blake Pier and University;
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FAREWELL "AT HOME'
TO-DAY
Howl. At the conclusion of the
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· The controversy regarding eine... ma prices continues A further letter on this subject appear on
Fage T.
A lecture entitled Mrs. Sandiford, of No. 30, Hana entry of the cubs and a Grand kow Road, was scratched by a dog rally the award of the Totem Pole Bodies will be delivered by Prot The annual Boat Race Dinner belonging to Mra, Starling of No. 1 will be made. There will be a small. A. Redmond, B80. DIC., FGB, was held at the Gloucester Restaur Hankow Road, second floor, om charge for tea for visitors.
to the ILKU. Engineering Society | ant on Saturday night, when His on Friday, April 12, at 8.30 p.m. in Excellency the Governor presided April 3. The anlinal has been sent In Ma Tau Kok for observation. The annual meeting of the Cai-Room "K" of the Hong Kong Un over a large gathering. Page 2. and Mrs. Sandiford was treated at
nese. Chamber of Commerce will be versity The lecture will be illus the Kowloon Hospital
A dog belonging of Mr. J. Fraser,visors will be elected to manage the
held on April 17, when 10 super-trated with slides. All interested
are welcome. Z of No. 97, Waterloo Road, has been sent to Ma Tau Kok for observa general election of omcials for the tion after it had bitten Mr. John ensuing two years, A farewell "At Home to the Cameron of No. 335 Prince Ed-
The annual meeting of the Hong Dean and Mr. Mason, who are ward Road, yesterday morning. Mr. Kong Ministering League will be shortly leaving the Colony, will be Cameron was visiting Mr. Fraser at held at St. John's Cathedral Hall the time. from 4.30 this afternoon.
At Cathedral Hall
All friends and well-wishers are cordially invited to be present at this function.
Bitten by a dog, belonging to Mr.
Mrs. Peing Hong Oom a young and pretty Chinese girl, holds the distinction of being the first wo- man barrister to be admitted to the Bar of the Federated Malay. States In admitting the application, the Chief Justice, Bir Samuel Joyce
U. S. MENISTER TO CANADA
MR
Death Of Mr. Robbins
New York, April 7. The death has occurred of Mr. Roza-Pereira, of No. 7. Timg Chung to the Kowloon Hospital for treat-Thomas, warmly congratulated Warren Delano Robbins, United Building, Kowloon, on March 26, ment. The animal is now at Ma Mre Oon and wished her, success! States Minister to Canada-
in her career,
Router Lam Sze, an amish has been taken Tau Kok under observation.
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