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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NORTHUMBERLAND_ &

DURHAM ASSOCIATION

. OF HONG KONG.

EDITORIAL

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1940.

STUDENTS WED PLIGHT OF SINO WOUNDED NEWSETTES SUCCESSFUL PREMIER OF

AT REGISTRY IN THE PRESENT WAR

Miss Smedley Lectures On Experiences On Fronts

The China-Soviet Russia air ser- vice has been operated smoothly since the establishment more than a month ago of a Sino - Soviet Aviation Corporation under the Ministry of Communications, ac- cording to Mr. D. D. L, General Manager of the Eurasia Aviation Corporation, who arrived here a few days ago to inspect the cor- poration's business.

"SOMEONE AT THE DOOR"

Fine Portrayals By The Cast: Bob Leigh Excels

BY “PRUDENCE”

Lights were all ablaze, and there were a very great many people at the door of the K.C.C. last night, when large and representative audience attended the premier of the Comedy Thriller SOMEONE AT THE DOOR. Among those present was His Excellency the Acting Governor, Lieut-General E. F. Norton, CB., D.S.O., M.C

"The wedding took place at the Registry yesterday between Mr. Wong Wing-kwong, student, resid- ng at No. 136, Nanchang St, and Miss Leung Bow-fung. student, of No. 183, La! Chi Kok Road. Mr. J. Reynolds. "Deputy Registrar of The Annual General Meeting Marriages, officiated. followed by the Ammal Dinner

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The plight of the Chinese wounded in the present war cannot will be held in The Hong Kong The following forthcoming mar- be compared favourably with that of the wounded in any war in Hotel on Friday, November 29th, riages are announced:

the past century. Of 2,500 wounded soldiers who left the front lines His Excellency, the Acting Gov- 1940.

Mr Chung Wan-yuk, merchant, to receive treatment for wounds received in one single battle, only erner will open the headquarters of No. 21. Tung Street, and Mus| 1.000 reached the base hospital alive, MISS AGNES SMEDLEY, the of the Howloon Division of the The Meeting will be called to Lee Wal-nga, of No. 388. Hennessy noted author, said yesterday in a lecture given at the Fung Ping Auxiliary Fire Service, at the Ter- order at 7.15 p.m.

Road; Mr. Cheung Maa-pirig, | Shan Library on the subject "Experiences on the Chinese Fronts" minus Fire Station on Monday Nov. journalist, of No. 8, Staunton St.,

Even the lightly wounded men

With Cecil Houghton as produ-, ed. histrionic and Miss La Sul-har." of No. 133. often died of infection before they after their wounded comrades,

Soldiers were. however, looking 18, at 5.30 p.m.

ability. (Though Parkes Street: Mr. Ng Kwok-leung, could reach a base hospital some

cer, the play was assured of suc-Sally is, perhaps, not quite her The Chinese peasant is algo His Excellency the Acting Gov-

cess even before the curtain rose. ideal part, she played it with such. teacher, of No. 2, Sul On Street, 15 days journey from the front, opening his home to the wound- ernor will play for the Bowisters By this time we all know that his sincerity and sympathy that and Miss Au Yeung Kit-fong, Many of them had to do the ed today and wounded soldiers against the United Services Rename on a playbill means not only could not fail to appeal. Her siding in the New Territories: Mr. journey on foot, while others were are given beds in peasant homes creation Club in a gave of lawn skilled and imaginative produs light touch during several Leng Teong-soe, merchant, of No. jolted over rough roads in ox-until they can be moved on. In bowls to be played at Government tion, but the certainty that we cult moments being most com- 102, Fa Yuen Street, second floor, carts. suffering great" pain, In most cases, however, no attempt House on Wednesday next, Nov. 20, are to see a first-rate play-Cecil mendable. and Miss Chiu Lan-heung, or the the hospitals, there were no pain is made to dress the wounds and at 3.30 pm.

Houghton knows just what the In the part of a jovial country same address, third floor

killing drugs and men of the little more is done to take care

public likes and also how to give JP. we had R. T. Burch, who medical corps pulled from wads of cotton wool that had neither been

Tickets for the dinner, which will follow the close of business will be $5.00 per head.

'Dress will be informal.

Hon. Secretary.

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BONGKONG, NOVEMBER 16, 1940.

THE NEUTRALITY

OF EIRE

NEXT SATURDAY'S

washed nor steriilsed.

of

his

care of the wounded.

ป

the accom-

of the wounded man than giving Fis Excellency Str Shenton It to them. him a little rice to eat.

Thomas, G.C.M.G., O.B.E. Gover- Questioned about the attitude nor of the Straits Settlements and

Commissioner " for adopted by Japanese prisoners of High war upon capture. Miss Smedley Federated Malay States, sald that usually they were panted by Lady Thomas are due frightened almost to death. to, arrive in Hongkong on Thurs- day next, Nov. 21, on their way to S'ngapore and will stay at Gov. ernment House,

brought an element of mystery

Got up in aid of the long-and excitement with him, when kong Bomber Fund it is just the thing to help drive away tlie blues (as well as the enemy), for there is not a single dull moment in a most original and exciting plot.

OPENING SCENE

ever he appeared, and carried of an important role with his cus- tomary applamb. The dramatic climax in the last act gave him a truly wonderful chance.

CHARITY BALL

The chief problem to be faced HE. the Acting Governor Lt. by the Chinese Red Cross was the Gen EF. Norton, C.B., D.9.0., re-education of the medical corps, M.C., has been very kind in ex-numbering some 280,000 men, of tending his patronage to the whom about 20,000 were officers.

KOREAN VOLUNTEERS

CONVINCING PEkrURMANCE Charity Ball sponsored by the So far, some 1.200 men have been

A great many responded to kind Shumchun "Rural Welfare Centre.trained in medical training schools treatment, though

Sally's sweetheart Bill was ex- among them

'The scene opens in the hail as cellently portrayed by G. 5. Davies to be held on Saturday next, staffed by the Chinese Red Cross, only a very few officers. For 3 Professor R. C. Robertson gave

an did country house where

who an: gave a convincing performe - Nov. 23. at the Peninsula Hotel.

IN OTHER WORK

considerable period in the early an interesting talk at the Hong called Ronnie, and his sister sally. constable O'Brian was safe in the over-ambitious young journalist ance, and the part of the Irish and besides expressing his sincere This

part of the war. Korean wishes for its success has made call upon only some 200 qualified anese prisoners, and were eno the subject of colour photo-

organisation. Itself could

volun-kong University Science meeting teers were put in charge of Jap-held at the University last night,

are having a hard time making, hands of Walter Western. a donation towards the funds

doctors and many of these men trusted with the job of seperating graph. The lecture was 'ustrated

both ends meet

Delightful incidental numbers the Centre,

They have were engaged in other work than them into various groups... On one by diagrams, lantern sildes and this estate, after the death of an En., of the Royal Scots, and num- Owing to the

only just inherited played by musfclans of the "and pressure of engagements HE. will not be able! to attend the Ball and this has attention the wounded received as guide to

occasion she came across a Jap-cinematograph. There was a large uncle. The house has been empty bers of pretty some hospitals the only anese in Chinese uniform acting gathering present including many or some time, as the In

girls with sheli- aforemes- cases 18 collecting-boxes, all always been so.

line of wounded was from boys of about 10 years soldiers.

deas and friends of the students. tioned uncle never cared to spend helped in the success of the even of age who came around once a

much time there, and a caretaker int Prof. Hau T-shan introduced day with medicine and Instruc- the speaker and Mr. Walter Han British Consulate General Shang- simply walked out without wara. The Bomber Fund will be given The wedding took place at the left in charge appears to bave Further performances in alder it, can only be secured by tlons on how many times a day ming Chen proposed the vote

bal, on co-operation with Britain, be- to take it.

tonight and on Sunday evening Nov. 9, of Mr. Bedford me. Paterson Lind and Mrs. Verai

The house has a somewhat "un- at 9.15, and we strongly recoin- Brundin. Mr. L. H. Lamb was the pleasant reputation in the village mend the public to pay a visit to officiating Consul. The Bride-

does not worry the the

KCC. and find out for groom is on the staff of Messrs scatter-brained Ronale-all. hethemselves just WHO was "at the Dodwell & Co. of Shanghai.

cares about as making a name as a Journalist and he is not going to be too particular how he dre

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cause as a separate state, the ability of Eire to put up any

AMERICAN opinion on Mr. de Valera's obstinacy over the neutrality of Eire has resistance against attack is been frankness itself and subject to grave doubts, par- has convincingly shown how ticularly as Mr. de Valera has vague are

the reasons on not been able to persuade which he clings so fanatically Northern Ireland. to adopt to a position of so-called in-the same attitude of neu- dependence. Mr. de Valera trality. Economically and po- bases his arguments against litically, therefore, Eire is un- permitting" ports on the west able to stand on its own. of Ireland to be used as Bri- against the aggressiveness of itish naval and air bases on the Totalitarian Powers and

the ground that such

anthe stand Mr. de Valera has act would make these regions taken must be causing much liable to bombing by German misgiving in the minds of his aircraft. Perhaps, this in-own supporters. timation has already been

THE POINTED reference

conveyed to the leader of the which Mr. Churchill made to Dail by Herr Hitler, with a this situation in his recent

thanks.

H.K. VOLUNTEER

ORDERS

ORDERS BY COL. H. B. ROSE, MC., COMMANDANT, HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.

Nov. 21,

PARADES

Corps Artillery

ist Battery

No parade.

2nd Batter?

and 4. Revolver instruction. classes wil parade in web belts. mainder. LMLO instruction TOET.

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Governor Of S.S. Due In Hongkong

The wedding took place on Nov. [9. in Shanghai, at the Church of Christ the King of Mr. James

FLOT HATCHED Gustave Whlstrom Lewis, elder son of the late Capt. E. Wahl-rival, who has acquired fame na

Annoyed by the success of strom and Mrs. J. Lewis of Shang-serving a term la prison, Ronnie hai, and Miss Marie Hida Ber-is prepared to These thet, elder daughter of Mr. E. J.

go to any lengths Re-Berthet and Mrs, F. H. Kahler of

to achieve similar notcriety He HIS EXCELLENCY SIE SHEN- and shanghai. The Rev. L F. Mac- an inaginary murder, and sug-

hatches an absurd plot to stage TON THOMAS, G.C.M.G., O.B.E Greal. S.J., omciated.

Q., 8.30 am to 12.30 Drill Order (no water haversacks). Cardigans L.M.C. instruction and

Nov. 20, p.m. Dress will be worn.

T.O.E.T.

ri

Nov. 18, EQ., 8.30 am. for week's, bottles cr camp at Bluff Hend

3rd Battery Nov. 21. No parade.

ith Battery Nov. 18, Q., 8 am,

5th A.A. Battery Nov. 18, Battery camp, EQ- 7.30

promise that only strict neu-speech to the House of Com→| camp at Pakshewan.

-

were

Governor of the Straits Settle-

Eests that his sister should posements and High Commission for

Buy-

A large number of well-known as the victim. The fact that he the Federated Malay States, ac people were present on Nov. 7 at by ner death does not deter him, due to arrive in Hongkong on would actually beriefit financiagy companied by Lady Thomas, "are the Bubbling Well Chapel, Shang- No. 5 Company

hai, when funeral services

in fact it seems to spur nim, on

Thursday next, Nov. 21, on their Nov. 18. HQ. 2 p.m.

Sally at first rebels, but later is way to Singapore. Dress-S.D., held for the late Mrs. Nelly Dora for week's cap, shirt, shorts, puttees, hosetops. Kobelt.

They will be the guests of His persuaded by their mutual Rev. William Hudspeth, boots. Webbing equipment less frogs of the British and Foreign Elble friend to take a

Excellency the Acting Governor Nov. 19, R.Q, 5.30 p.m. for T.OET.

conducted Society, No. 7 Company

might bring them both fame and during their stay in the Colony. the service.

His Excellency, the Acting Gover- The deceased was the wife of Mr. Nov. 18, HQ 5.30 p.m. LG. TO Arnold Kobelt, manager of Char- "the best laid plans of mice and party to Sir Shenter and Lady hor will give an official dinner ET. Revolver instruction. Those de les Rudolph and Co., most of the men alt gang aglay, and in this Thomas at Government House, on

case they read straight to disaster Friday, Nov. 22, at 8.15 p.m. . with unexpected rapidity.

The plot thickens when a neign-

Those

Jack-knives

(1) W/T

talled.

Army Service Corps Company personnel of which was present Nov. 18 and 24 2nd Camp. Trans at the funeral services. port and Supplies personnel for "duty!

Blaker.

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fortune-out,

chance which

(as., we all

THE CAST

know,

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trality will safeguard Elre's mons indicates the serious- ports from being bombed.

ness with which the British am. All other details as per Battery This is probably the reason Government is regarding the Circular. why Mr. de Valera took the attitude

Field Company Engineers of Eire. As the

Nov. 18, KCR 6.30 p.m. Arms trouble to deny that these Prime Minister stated, it drill. Dress-Multi. ports were already being used necessarily imposes a heavy Nov. 31, KC.R., 8.30 TL by the Germans as bases of burden on Britain, but it does Technical Work in the New Terri-

detalled by Section Officers for as detailed under Unit arrangements. Following a Requiem Mass at bouring 3. P. comes to call. There SALE OF LAND AT

Duty Officer for week - supply for their U-Boats,

Capt the Church of Christ The King, is a mysterious man-servant too; not mean that. Britain is un-tortes. Dress Jacket, shorts, hose.

D. O. SOUTH when it is still not clear that able to push forward her tops, boots and puttees.

Nov. 21, HQ, 5.30 p.m. Drill Dress Nov. 8, the remains of the late is a very

235 Rue Bourgeat, Shanghai, on and we soon discover that there good reason why this

Seven lots of agricultural land the allegation was ever made plans for dealing with the in- and pliers must be carried. -Overalls, BD. cap, brown or black Mrs Maria Augusta (Chachay) old manor-house has such an and one building lot, in the New

shoes against the Eire administra-creased menace from U-Boats.

Corps Signals

Caldas da Cruz were laid to rest savoury reputation

Territories, were sold by public Duty Onder--Capt. Miskin Nov, 18. HQ., 5.15 p.m. tion. Mr. de Valera's attitude M. de Valera's determination Detachment Telegraphy Instruction tion for camp.

But it is not for me either in the afternoon at the Bubbling

the to auction at

District Office, Nov. 28. Kit inspection in prepara- Well Cemetery. Father John F. unmask a villain, or unfold the South, yesterday. on this issue is regarded as to stick to his neutrality Remainder. Buzzer reading

Field Ambulance

Magner. 8.J, celebrated the Mass plot, so ruture audiences must - With the exception of one lot, deplorable, particularly as the pulley only imposes an incon- Nov. 20. HQ, 2 pm.

Glasses.

Nov. 19 Right Sec.. Nov. 20 Centre and officiated at the graveside.

ravel it for themselves.

consisting of 3.06 acres at Shn Tay Eire Government has been ventence on Britain, in that operating Section. Infantry training Kit

(1)-Line and Sec., Nov 21 Left Sec., B.Q. a.m.

Kok, which was was sold at $806 obtaining a number of con- her naval units are compelled as per programme.

Inspection, AJ uniform and (11) D/R Section equipment to be brought.

In the presence of a large num-

as against the upset price of $287, per of friends the remains of the Bergeant,. Bob

In the part of a forceful Police all the lots were sold at upset. cessions from Britain in the to make longer journeys be- Lamp Reading and Station work({{1} Personnel detalled for

Evening parade. Classification Class. Camps will note date and times from to rest on Nov. 9 at the Bubbling whenever ne past and has so far made no tween stations for refuelling special instruction.

Leigh corea Battery late Shirley Ruth Small were laid notable success and held the stage

"prices. Remainder. Te- Battery Orders.

The building site at Mui· Wo. gesture of good faith in re- This might be regarded as an legraphy,

Well Cemetery, Shanghai, with the part of Sergt, Spedding to the sold for $24. The total price paid appeared, playing measuring 1,200 square feet, was Fortress Signal ComDANY turn as a contribution to a obstacle, but not as an insur-

Mobile Column

NOT, 18, H.Q.

Rev. Alex Baxter, of The London 5.30

P.ID. from which mountable difficulty. Mr. de and 5 (MMG.) Pls. Tests of ele cause

Nov. 18 HQ. 5.30 p.m. Nos. 3 4 TOET,

life. Mission, conducting the service. Mr. de Valera undoubtedly Valera's statement that Eire mentary training.

Nov. 31. EQ., 5.30 p.m. 8mall Arms expects to benefit when it is at present not assisting the

training. Revolver (revision): Nov. 20, Hung Hom. 8 a.m Those

(Egd) E, N. THURSHY, Capt. brought to a successful con-Germans must be accepted, detalled from Nos "1 and 2 (Armad

Adjutant E.K.V.D. Corps. C) Pls. and No. 6 PL Dress-Battle until there is proof to the order. R.TR caps (Practical use of WHAT is most astonishing, contrary, but the British explosives). however, is the complete Government has not neglect- Credulity with which Mr. de ed the possibility of such help tapping and traversing practice. Valera seems prepared to ac-being rendered clandestinely,

common

clusion.

No. 1 Company

Nov 19. HQ, 5.30 p.m. E.G.D. with

No. 2 Company

1

L.G.

N

for the remaining six lots amount- Vic Labrum (whose roving-ere led to $497. has usually moved us to unseemly. The French Consulate in Hong-mirth)

appeared m น kong announced yesterday that different

totally

commencing on Nov. 18, the Con-

role, as the sinister i man-servant Price. A new vels- sulate will issue entry visa for Chi-ure for him, but one which proves nese passports for French Indo-him to be a clever actor. China only to holders of entry permits granted by the Hongkong Government allowing them to re- turn to the Colony.

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AFFILIATED UNIT Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C. Advanced Course of Lecture'

Nov. 18, St. John's Cathedral Hail, cept Herr Hitler's promises) as there is no reason to be- Nov. 19, Kowloon Dock, L., in tachment only (Office workers).

6.30 p.m. For members of the De

that Eire will be immune from lieve that Eire can be construction, No. 6 Platoon.

Commander C. Nov. 19, Military Hospital, Bowen

S. Sheppard, Nov. 20, HQ, 5.30 pm. No. 7 Pla- Road, 3 pm his designs purely on this sidered free from Nazi Fifth

toon. L.G. and M.G. training"

For members of the RN as from October 25, has neutrality attitude. It is in-Column activities, which may

Detachment paly (Non-office work- assumed the duties of British No. 3 Company conceivable that Mr. de Valera be making use of this neu-

ers). Transport will leave Vol HQ Naval Liaison Officer at the Bri- Nov, 17. Company will not.now are at 3.30 p.m. Members should provide tish Embassy, Shanghai, in sue- has not taken the lessons of trality policy to harm British on this date.

themselves with note book and pencil cession to Captain P.H.G. James the Nazi disregard for reu-shipping interests. Indeed, Parade. Dress Cap, cardigan, shorts

Nov. 18, H.Q., 2.30 p.m. Company Appointments

RN. trality when it comes to a the recent sinkings of British with full equipment. Spare clothing Mrs. L C. 8. Martin relinquiskes question of satisfying Herr shipping off the Irish coast in kit bag. Kit Inspection Nos. 11 the appointment of Assistant Com Hitler's greed for conquest. point to such a possibility and 12 Pla. LA. with ball at the mandant Nursing. Detachment wel

Albany Range Nos. 9 and 10 train. 15/11/40. And it is equally incon- and the British Government ing as in Coy. training programme. Mrs M. J. Cassidy is appointed ceivable that Mr. de Valera is no doubt maintaining- a Nov. 21. HQ 6.15 pm Company Assistant Commandant we.f. 15/11/ does not realise that Eire close watch on what is training as in Company training pro-

gramme

Quartermaster's Stores either sinks or swims with probably taking place. De

No. 4 Company

In futurs Hospital Uniforms will Britain and that, in the un-finite establishment of such Nov. 17, Stonecutters, Ride Table B. only be issued on likely event of Britain being activities might make Mr. de All trained men Launch leaves between 12 o'clock and 1 pan. defeated, Elre's strict ad- Valera realise that his neue Fier 8.15 am. Dress Uniform, drawn at the same time. These must Queen's Pler 8 a.m. and Kowloon. Po Anti-Clas Hespirator will also be herence to neutrality will fall trality might be better pro-cket and trousers 8.D. cap. Mus be returned on the Wednesday follow to prevent her being drawn tected by showing a better ketry Order. Rifles may be drawn at ing the attachment. into the Nazi maw. Indepen-understanding dence, as Mr. de Valera wants policy.

of

British

BQ, on. Friday evening, Hot, 16, or on Saturday morning. Nay, 11

Nov 18, HQ, 5.30 pm. Classes

40.

POLICE REPORTS

We miss the genial" humOLIE to which he has accustomed us in the past, but pay tribute to his versatility; and Ukewise to that past-master in the art ́of "make-up"

Mr.

AVictor

THE WEATHER

was 76 and the minimum 65.

Maximum temperature yesterday

Total rainfall since January 1 is 117.32 inches against an average. of 83.98.

The Royal Observatory report states:-

The anticyclone continues to it. crease in intensity ‘and now covers

Mamak, who has excelled him-the whole of China. Japan and the self in disguising a familiar,

neighbouring seas.

countenance.

FALL FROM TRAM

A Chinese male, Leung Hop-

The leading-parts played by. that old favourite Harry Cockle (who has so often delighted Phil- harmonic audiences).. He brought man, fell off a tram in Des Voeux boundless vitality and enthusiasm Road Central yesterday and was to the part of the reckless Ronnie, removed to the Queen Mary Hos and kept up the interest in many Dital suffering from a fractured. Water meters were reported to ese moments with great effect. skull. He condition was reported have been stolen from Nos. 39 and

Always very popular in musical to be serious. 43 Nathan Road and No. 8 Hart comedy, it was most interesting Avenue. The cover of a meter was

to see him play a "straight-part":{ Wednesdays alsoʻstolen, on Thursday from No and we hope it will be the first 220, who fell in the Central Mar- -

45 Hankow Road,,

house of a farmer in Taipo Market Four armed robbers entered the

of many.

"NEW-COMER SCORES There is only one girl in the

A Chinese woman, 32 years, of

ket five days ago, was removed to the Queen Mary Hospital, yester- day for treatment

summer

LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reuter) co Thursday night and stole all play, and this was portrayed by a 38g4) I_M_B. BRAUDE,

Courmandent,

the farmer's nioney and Valuables newcomer, in the person of DayBritain is maintaining Nursing Detachment HKV.D.O. and made their escape.

Bage,- young lady with undoubt-time, throughout the winter