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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1936.

INTERESTING PASSENGERS DUE CORRESPONDENCE CORONATION

ADDRESS

"Basic English Versus

Pidgin"

ENGLISH

ASSOCIATION

MEETING

The annual meeting of the Hong Kong Branch of the Eng- lish Association was held yester- day at the Helena May Institute and was attended by a large num- ber of members and friends who were later given a talk on "Basic English, versus Pidgin English" by Mr. P. H. Leung, Sir William Hor- nell was the chair.

OFFICERS ELECTED After the annual Statement of Accounts had been approved by the meeting, the following oficere for the coming year were elected: President, B. E Sir Andrew Calde- cott: Vice-Presidents, the Rev. G. Byrne, 8. J. Mrs. Edgar Davidson, Admiral Sir Charles Little, Sir Wil- Bam Hornell, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo. His Honour Bir Atholl Macgregor,

Hon. G. P. de Martin. the

Sir Henry Pollock, Mr. G. R. Sayer. Prof, R. K. M. Simpson. the Hon. Mr N. L. Smith, the Hon. Dr. S. W. Ta'o: Committee, the. Rev. H. W. Baines, Sister Beatrice. Prof. Fora- ter, Mr. W. L. Handyside, Miss Julla Lam. Mr. P. H. Leung. Mr. H. C. Macnamara, Miss H. D. Sawyer. Miss Atkins, Mr. A. H. Fenwick, Miss Choy Wal Haan!" Treasurerr, Becretary and

Hon

Mrs. Barker.

At the conclusion of the election of officers Sir William Hornell an- nounced the death of the Rev. Finn, S.J., and asked those present to observe a minutes' silence.

Mr. Arndt Of The

Dollar S.S. Lines!

The tollowing passengers will be arriving here by the 8.8. President Lincoln on Monday. November 8, from the Pacific Coast:-

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Arndt, and daughter:

Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Brown. Mrs. Chang St:

Mrs. H. O, Claiborne;

Rev. and Mrs. A. F. Desterhast and two sons;

Mr. C. P. Fitzgerald: Rev. G. C. Fowler;

Miss V. Kepple:

Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Lindquist and two daughters and son;

Miss E. M. McCrory!"

Misa M. MacMillan: Miss P. E. Sougermar:

Mr. and Mrs. Tam Leon and son;

Miss D. B. Whitely.

Mr. W. F. Arndt is connected with the Dollar Steamship Lines and American Mail Line, Hong Kong Offer. in charge of the freight department, und is return- ing from a six-month leave, which was spent in the United States. He will take up his duties at the Dollar Line local office upon his return.

OCTOBER

WEATHER

17 Per Cent

More Sunshine

Than Normal

which

There were 253 hours of bright sunshine which is 17 per cent more than normal, while the mean percentage of cloud was 33, or 18 per cent below normal.

The mean temperature was normal at 76° F: extremes of 87.9° and 65.0 were registered on the Re- 2nd and 20th respectively.

Humidity 113 Iow. the lalive mean value being 63 per cent against a normal percentage of 72.

Aatleyclanic conditions prevailed over the Yangtze Valley DISTINGUISHED VISITOR DUE throughout the month. were Before adjourning the meeting responsible for the uninterrupted the Chatman stated that Profes-sell of fine weather during Octo- sor B. Ifor Evans, London Univer-ber. sity Professor of English in Queen Mary College. London, would be due in Hong Kong on November 23 and had offered to give one lec- ture in Hong Kong, his subject be- ing "English Life as revealed in English Literature." The lecture would be delivered in the Great Hall of the Hong Kong University al 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, and would be open to the public. Professor, Ifor continued. Evans, the Chairman distinguished had a

University career in London. He had been Lecturer in English Literature in the University of Manchester. Professor of English Literature in the University College of Sou- thampton, and subsequently in the University of Shefeld. "He lectured in the United States, in Holland, in Japan." in the Univer- sity of Gottingen and in the Sor- bonne. He has published a num- ber of books including a blogra- phical and critical study of Keats and English Poetry in the Later Nineteenth Century, and has writ- ten a number of articles and re-

has

Rain fell on three days, 4th, 5th, 7th, and the total for the month, viz. 1.883 ins... was only 2/5ths of the normal amount, for October.

HOTEL GUESTS

New residents at local,hotels yesterday were as follows

At the Hong Kong: Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Littig. Manila; Mr. Pedro Lo- bato, Macau: Mr. A. Imbert, Singa- pore: Mr. & Mrs. Miguel de Castro, Manila: Mr. G. H. Wilkinson, Manila.

At the Gloucester: Mr. C. Small- wood, Manila: Mr. & Mrs. R. H. views. He is a regular reviewer Challinor, London: Mr. C. A. Ster- and contributor of literary articles to such periodicals as the Nine-ey. London: Mr. H D. Kuhrt.

teenth Century, the Engilsh Re- view, the Contemporary and Fort- Literary nightly and the Times Supplement.

THE ADDRESS

Hamburg: Mrs. Godillon, Shang- hal: Mr. F. Rasch, Shanghai.

At the Peninsula: Mr. M. M. Saleeby. Manlla: Mr. H. Melchior, Shanghai.

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then went on to Pidgin English and told ht3 listeners that this language was universal throughout the Far East.

Sir William Hornell then called on Mr. P. E, Leung to make his addess in which the latter said that at a recent meeting of the English Section of the Hong Kong Teachers' Association, held last

"Pidgin English is business Eng- month, the question was asked as to whether Basic English should be lish," the speaker sald. It is a introduced into the lower classes means of communication between in local schools. The speaker the East and the West and it has pointed out that Basic English | a.history of over 50 years. comprises of only 850 words and

to the ear.

lower classes in schools.

(The Editor "Hong Kong Daily Press")

Dear Sir-With reference to the Amateur Dramatic Club's produe- tion of "Night Must Fall," at the China Fleet Club Theatre to-night,.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday. may I, through the medium of your columna ask intending patrons to be in their seats by 0.15 p.m. The interest of the play begins with the opening epizóde which is laid in the Court of Criminal Appeal and is of absorbing interest. It is request- ed that, out of consideration for those who have arrived on time, late-comers will refrain from seek- ing their places until this scene la over. The co-operation of our patrons in this connection will be greatly appreciated.

Yours faithfully.

C. CHAMPKIN.

Hon. Secretary,

A. D. C

CANADIAN

ARBITRATION COMMITTEE AWARD DISPUTE

WALK

Mr. Balfour's New Appointment

SECRETARIAL POST

The appointment of Mr. S. F. Balfour, of the Central Magistracy, as Secretary of the Hong Kong Coronation Committee, is officially announced. Celebrations will be similar to those of the Silver Jubi- lee last year.

Invitations will be issued by Mr. Balfour within the next few days to those who served on the Silver Jubilee to act in the same capa- city on this Committee.

It is understood trist the follow- ing gentlemen will compose the

for committee, except absences from the Colony:-

Review Committee The Commo- dare in Charge. Bris. H. G. Neth- Smith, Wing Commander A. G. Bishop, Lt Col R.C.B. Anderson.

-CHINESE CLUB Lt.Cdr. J. Petrie.

Annual Dinner

Dance Soon.

A function of no small magni- tude will be held on Saturday, November 14 at the Roof Garden of the Peninsula Hotel when the Canadian-Chinese Club will hold Its annual dinner dance.

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As there is such a great demand for tickets the public urged to purchase them as early as possible. Some difficulty was experienced last year when many intending patrons of the dance were disap- pointed

Among the entertainers will be the pupils of Miss Violet Capel), whose efforts in the art of Terp sichore need not be further, intro duced to the public,

The Peninsula Hotel Orchestra will be in attendance from 8.30

p.m. to 2.00 am, and "a special launch will be provided for those patrons who reside on the island so that they may not be ricon- ventenced when returning to their homes at the close of the party.

Dress will be optional.

WEDDING AT HOME....

Dluminations and Fireworks Afloat: The Commodore-in-charge, the Hon. Cdr. F. G. Hole, Hon. Mr. TH King. Hon. Mr. J. J. Pater- son, Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, Mr E. Cock, Mr. K. E. Greig, Mr. W. J. Keswick, Mr. S. T. Williamson. "Illuminations and. Fireworks Ashore: Hon. Mr. R. H. Hender- 503, Hon. Mr. T. H. King, Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall. Hon. Mr. S. W. T50, Sir William Hornell, Messrs. A. el Arculli, C. F. Bellamy, J. D. Butcher, Leo D'Almada a Castro, Br., K. E. Greig. A L Shields, A. Morris, D. W. Munton, Major C. M. Manners.

Daylight Decorations: Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Sir William Hornell, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Major C. M. Manners, Messrs. F. C. Bellamy, D'Almada e Castro, E. Cock, S. H Dodwell, Ho Kom-tong, Li Tau-

tsua,

A Morris, C., Pelham, J. Owen Hughes, J. H. Taggart.

Public Meeting and Addresses: Hon," Colonial Secretary, Sir Henry Pollock, Sir Shouson Chow, Sir Willam Horan, Hơn. M. J. P. Braga, Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, M.. C. Pelham, Mr. R. Noble. Mr. V. M. Grayburn, Mr. S. T. "William-

500.

Ginger Trade Usages

CLAIM HEARD IN COURT

Hearing of the claim r $835.66. brought

China by the South Manufacturing and Exporting Co., Ltd., of China Buildings, against the Wing Loong Firm and · Ma Yuen-hing, managing partner of Dundas Street, Mongkok, was con- tinued before the Pulsne Judge, Mr. Justice J. J. Hayden at the Summary Court yesterday.

Plaintiffs alleged that undar: three contracts, dated August" 12, 20 and 21, 1935, defendants had sold them 100 casks of ginger in The syrup. faq, for export. ginger had been sold to W. J. Ellis & Co. London, who had later made a claim for inferior quality ginger, and on arbitration, awards were made against the plaintiff.

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Mr. M. A. da Sliva appeared for plaintiffs and Mr. G. S. Hugh Jones was for defendants.

Continuing his, evidence, John the different Chi testified

Bold cargo qualities of ginger. ginger, he stated, was different: from cargo ginger. There was also medium or small ginger.

MANY ARBITRATIONS

During his length of time in the ginger trade there had been be- tween 20 and 30 London arbitra- tion awards and there had been no retusal before the present case of payment to local, manufac- turers. แ

·Schools: Mr. G."R. Sayer, Hon. Mr. S. W. Ts'o, Mr. A. el Arcalli, Dr. G. D. R. Binck, Rev. Father Spada.

Publicity: Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, Mr. C. Pelham, Mr. "A. L. Shields, Mr. B. Wylle: Mr. A Hicks, Col H. L. MurroW,

Chinese Festivities: Hon, Mr. W.

Mr. D. Morris Oppenheim And Miss Macnaghten The wedding of Mr. Duncan | J. Carrie, Sir. Shouson Chow, Hon. Morris Oppenheim, the second sch Mr. R H Kotewall, Hon. Mr. S. of Mr. and Mrs. W. Oppenheim, of W. Te'o. Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, Mr. The Orchard, Huyton. Lancashire, Ho Kom-tong. Mr. Li Yau-tsun. and Miss Susan May Macnaghten, Public Subscriptions: The Com- the eldest daughter of Brigadier-modore-in-charge. Brig. H G. General E. B. Macnaghten, CMG. Seth Smith. Wing Cmdr..A. G. Bls- D.S.O., and Mrs. Macnaghten, of hop. District Officer, North, Hon. Haygates, Finchampstead, took Mr. T. N. Chau, Mr A. el Arculli, place in Finchampstead Church Mr. Leo D'Almada e Castro, Mr. recently. The Rector, the Rev. R. Dudley Weller, officiated.

The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. J. S. Macnagh- ten, wore her travelling dress of green wool marocain, with, a matching coat and brown-fox furs, the gift of the bridegroom.

The relatives and other guests present included:

Mrs. E. B. Macnaghten, the Hon. F. F. and Mrs. Macnaghten, Mr. and Mrs. W. Oppenheim, the Misses Helen and Bella Macnaghten, Mrs. Forrester, and Bir Henry and Lady Wheeler and Miss Wheeler..

The honeymoon will be spent in

Italy.

The forthcoming wedding is an-

8. H. Dodwell, Mr. Yau-tsun, Mr. A.

Morris, Mr. A. L Shields.

Mr. B. Wylie.

Bconte: Rev. N. V. Halward. New Territories and Islands: District Officer. North, District Omcer, South,

Executive Committee: Hon. Co- lonial Secretary, Chairmen of all sub-Committees, Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall.

COLONY'S

HEALTH

Dounced between Commander Tuberculosis

George Francis Norton Bradford. B.N., of H.MB, Falmouth, and Miss Ethelwynne Anne Spence, of ́No. 428, Great Western Road, Shang- kas

ANNUAL DINNER

The annual dinner of the Royal

Still Claims

Many Victims

EIGHT DIPHTHERIA

DEATHS

Artillery Association Hong Kong Sixty deaths from tuberculosis, branch, will be held on Friday, three from typhoid and ́eight froin. November 6, at 8 pm. at the Hotel diphtheria, are contained in 2 Cecil and dress for the pccasion

report from the Hearth authori- ties for the week ended October will be lounge suits or uniform,

The terms "cargo ginger" and other ginger was not recog- nised in Hong Kong. The amount ot damages was determined by the arbitration award.

Cross-examined by Mr. Hugh Jones, witness stated that he had been in the ginger trade for ten

term "bold years. The

cargo Iccal ginger" was used by some

contract with exporters under London Other exporters did not use the term. Cargo ginger was not the same as medium ginger.

Witness admitted that there the London ar- was nothing in bitration award to show it had been signed by the London Pro- duce Brokers' " Association. He had never seen the forms with the L.P.B.A. on the top. Witness had never taken any measures as to the authenticity of the awards as he never had occasion to do so.

KINDS OF GINGER

Yu Tai Chi, director of M Hornell and Co., Ltd., testifëd that he knew the plaintiff, Wi- ness's "Erm dealt fairly largely In the ginger trade. He stated there were tour kinds of ginger, namely, stem, cargo, medium and stem shavings. London importers, he stated, sometimes referred to cargo ginger as bo.d cargo ginger.

bad Witness stated that he some experience in the Louddh trade.

Mr. Hugh Jones: I put it to you that bold cargo ginger is a grade higher than cargo ginger.

Witness: According to dealings with our importers it is not

Witness added that stem ginger was the highest grade and preserved in syrup...

was

Mr. Hugh Jones: I put to to you formally that bold cargo ginger and cargo ginger are not the same.

Witriess: According to my dealers they are.

This closed the case

for the plaintiff as regards the question of evidence in Hong Kong

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Mr. Hugh Jones remarked that if it became necessary for Mr. Silva's case he (Mr, Silva) was at liberty to apply to take evidence in London at a later stage.

Mr. Hugh Jones submitted that the defence had no case to answer. At this stage the hearing was adjourned to December 15 at 10 SL.I.

NEW AMBASSADOR

Among through passengers on the Norddeutscher Lloyd liner as Gneisenau, which arrived fri Hong Kong yesterday was H. & B chafter Herbert von Dirksen, the new German. Ambassador to Ja- pan. Frau Hilda von Dirksen is

Continuing, Mr. Leung stated he opined that it would be un- that Pidgin English is noted for desirable to limit the boys' vocaita terseness, force and suggestive- bulary. Basic English is Englishness and was more acceptable to non-British construction | the Chinese because their langu- with a but with foreign accents jarring age also possess all these quali

ties. The Chinese language is an It would be rather unfair, the idiomatic language in which the speaker contrived, to expect a form of the written word is not Chinese or an Indian boy to speak changed for grammatical

pur Idiomatic English. Basic English poses. The speaker then criticised would have to be modified before the English language and pointed

The Association also announces 31. One case of diphtheria was it could be used and introduced to out that the progress of the Eng- that their Brst monthly dance will

stated to have been imported. lish language towards the almpler teake place on Saturday, Novem- Tan outbreaks of typhold were The eighteen verbs only con- form was not fast enough. Heber 14, from 8.30 pm, at the same notified from the following dis- tained in Basic English was in then made a comparison between hotel. The dance orchestra of the tricts: Victoria, seven; Kowloon, sumcient for Chinese boys to ex- the English and American modes Royal Ulster Rides will be in at two; New Territories, one, press themselves, and the language of speeches and suggested that tendance by kind permission of With regard to diphtheria, 11accompanying her husband to To- would have to be replaced by alm-the latter was more popular to Major H Mel, Morrison MC, and eases were reported from Kowloon, kuhara. ple words within the ken of a Chi- the Chinese owing to their more omcers.

and three from Victoria As

MR. BRADBURY RETURNS nese boy attempting to learn Eng-simplified expressions.

stated above eight deaths were Hish with his native train of

recorded. One case fach of scar- Mr. B. W. Bradbury, President or thoughts.

Hf Pidgin English is going to be the

let fever and cerebro-spinal fever the Craigengower Cricket Club, was "BUSINESS ENGLISH"

auxiliary language its pronounela

was reported from Victoria, while among the passengers who arrived. The speaker then examined the tion should be rendered more sc--| The Rev. Noel Evans, lately As-- one case of puerperal fever was in Hong Kong from Europe jester- claims of Basic English to become ceptable for it to succeed to ifs; alstant Master in the Education | notiñed from Kowloon,

day by the same vessel. Mrs. an auxiliary language and point- claim of an auxiliary language. Department. Hong Kong, has been The report for the 24 hours Bradbury and Miss V. Bradbury ed out that it could not be an f- The speaker was thanked by the | appointed to the vichrage of Hor-ended November 3, contains a case accompanied him. ternational language and compar- Chairman who then called on ton-with-Piddington, Northam of diphtheria from Victoria and During his visit to England Mr. ed it with Esperanto which he those present to air their views ton, vacant by the cession of the Kowloon respectively. A further, Bradbury captained the Colony suggested was more succesful and to discuss on the points Rev. B. G. D. Clarke-patron, the case was stated to have been | rink which again won the Esplin than Basic English. Mr. Leung spoken by the lecturer,

Bishop of Peterborough.

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Cup at Wanstead in July last.

However, the speaker concinded,

REV. NOEL EVANS

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