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REMEMBER TEL. No. 977

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*HAWKERS.

"AN ARMY OF 12.000.

In the course of an article an

criminate

hawkers' licences, the Weh se Yat Po. a local vernacular journal states that the Chinese Chamber of Commerce have re ceived a complaint regarding the limiting of these licenses, as numerous thefts have been com- mitted by hawkers, thus making it difficult for the Police to dis- between legitimate hawkers and professional thieves under the semblance of hawkers. Twelve thousand hawkers' licences have so far been issued. The vernacular paper argues thusSupposing 10 per cent. of this number are committing thefts pretence of hawking, we will then have 1.2000 thieves. And again, supposing 10 per cent of the thieves must get their living by stealing, then every day we must have 120 cases of robbery by hawkers Have we such a number of cases?" The article.goes on to state that hawkers take In thieving through sheer poverty. is a gem of doubtful Here brilliance"If thieves are found among hawkers while they have a chance of carrying on their legitimate trade, what will be the consequence when once they are thrown out of employment We dare not say that the course taken by the authorities in limiting the issue of licenes is not proper, but

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– RETIREMENT OF MR AMCINTYRE.

With the retirement of Mr. A. McIntyre, chief engineer|of| the Douglas as. Haitan, tha China Coast Mercantile Marine loses one of its oldest members and although his brother officers will congratulate him on gaining his well-earned retirement he. will be greatly missed "by his associates.

Mr. McIntyre arrived in the Colony in 1869, thus having

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East. He come out to Join Messrs. Jardine Matheson and Company's fleet, Mr. W. Keswick then being taipan of the firm. In 1870, Mr. Mc Intyre transferred to Messrs Douglas, Lapraik and Company (of which firm Mr. Heaton was at that time farpan) and has remained with |that firm ever since, a period of 49 years, which must come very near a record for service in one firm. Mr. McIntyre tells some inter- Inquisitiveness and curiosity were no doubt greatly responsible esting anecdotes of his experi- for the crowded audience at theis service in the East he has ences of the old days. During Theatre Royal last night, when sailed on Indian. Java, Japanese the Howitt-Phillips "Company" staged Brieux's much-discussed Philippine and China Cosst runs. play."Damaged Goods," But if expected a serious social pro there were present any who only

blem to be dealt with by innuendo and suggestion, they got steamer of about 280 tons. The the s.s. Hai Leung, a small more than they expected. On vessel rode out the typhoon off the other hand, there was no Kellet Island and in the morning thing whatever in the play to the terrible shipping losses were which objection could be taken: disclosed it was a plain, outspoken disserta-

including also the tion without any bandying of]

loss

a large number of words. revealing the insidious |**

lives with several Europeans. dangers of a disease about which There were at the time a number there under the

of British sailing vessels in the Harbour and the wreckage of the water front from the Sailors vessels was strewn along thế Home to North Point. One big American steamer went ashore at Aberdeen but was eventually got off after being stranded for a considerable time. At one time during Melntyre was shipwercked on

experience Lammock Island, in 1879, on St Patrick's Day, The vessel was an American built steamer called the Yesso which finally become twelve hours a total wreck. The crew were in bitterly cold weather and scantily clad, before they were resued by the Canadian Pacific steamer Gaelic. Mr. McIntyre organises a successful musical When a theatrical manager was in Japan in 1870, just after comedy show, he must keep four the war between the North and important objects in view, name- Sir,-As the celebrations for the South, which was also the ly good plays, capable players, the conclusion of peace are draw The Howitt-Phillips Company certainly handled the play with in Japan was opened, which ran chorus, correct and beautiful that they should be on a very year in which the first railway Q charming and experienced ing near, and as it was suggested great effect. The chief roles were The paper states that it is im-allotted to Mr. Charles Howitt between Yokohama and Robe-scenery and costumes. Mr. W. R. grand scale I would suggest to Naturally, during his long Banverd, who is presenting his the Committee that a prize be (the Doctor), who gave a fine interpretation of the part; and residence in these parts of the American Musical Comedy Co. to offered far the best and most. Mr. H. B. Waring (the Fatient).world Mr. McIntyre has seen a Hongkong, opening on Saturday, artistically illuminated building a livelihood by legitimate who could scarcely have beent of changes in Hongkong due May 10 for a short engagement, in the Colony. This would be s

bettered in the character.

to reclamation work which has has showed real intuition and good inducement for the people been carried out from time to showmanship with his troupe and to do their utmost to present acting of these two

was the outstanding

time also the development of from all reports Banvard's Com-Hongkong a brilliant show. If feature of the

Kowloon and the production. The other

building parts of

pany is the best of its kind that three prizes.could be allotted, it were subsidiary, but a word must

has ever ventured into our terr-would be better still, and com- be said of the clever work both of

itory. His plays are all the latest petition would no doubt be very

arrangements should be made to

meet the immediate consequence. Otherwise, hawkers, when once they cease to be hawkers, will be loafers."

possible for the Police to dis- criminate between those who are thieves and those who wish to

earn

hawking. As the number of hawkers licences have been re- duced from 12,000 to 8,000, it is submitted that those who are now receiving their licences are not totally law-abiding, while those

who has failed to secure these

passports are not altogether suspicious. The following ex- cerpts are taken from the article in question: Those who have previously committed offences and now wish to earn a living in a lawful way will find that a change of life is an impossibility. The consequences of this can

is far too little plain speaking, because of a pradish ness which refuses to look facts squarely in the face. Why it was ever censored. except it be by reason of the widespread pre valence of this "hush" spirit. we have not the faintest idea. It is a play which ought to do more practical good that many ser mon from the pulpit. and one that should be seen by young men and women as well as adults. It aims at current hypocrisy regarding the physical facts of life and at marriages which are lightly entered into without en quiry into the antecedents or physical condition of the parties: above all, it shows up the horrors of a thing which is sapping the life-blood of many

nations.

The

members.

his

Mr.

on the island

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CORRESPONDENCE.

To the Editor of the "BoogACING. Telegraph."

FORTHCOMING ILLUMINATIONS.

Miss Godart and Miss Maude the water front existed where American rousical comedy hits keen. All depends on artistic

Edwardes, the latter especially. In consequence of the great demand for seats, which could not be met. the play is being repeated to-morrow, in place of

A Pair of Silk Stockings."

the docks. He 18. when" Hongkong

now stands the Hongkong Hotel

and include, "The Suffr-taste to bring up a splendid show. and there was a beach in front of

agettes,Hello Hawaii", "Ob, the Sailors' Home.

There were Papa," "Step Lively

I hope the Celebration Com

very few amusements in Hong to the Front and others. Each of

Offmittee will accept my suggestion, ART & TASTE.

Yours, etc.

kong in those day, says Mr. Mc the above successes are brimful of Intyre, a travelling company comedy, latest jazz song hits, Hongkong, May 5, 1919. occasionally visiting the Colony and sensational up-to-date

be well imagined. It is also LOCAL STEAMER ASHORF. The European population was theatrical manager of repute,

O. S. K. BOAT'S MISHAP.

went ashore at 3

stated that the proportion of hawkers to the whole population in this Colony on the average. of to 50. This is quite true. But as the Chinese finds it hard to earn a livelihood, and when we consider that only sheer want compells them to become baw- ker's it will be found that the proportion is a reasonable one. It has been suggested to us thatent is attributed. -the Government should not pur- sue a strict policy, as the more the hawkers the more prosperous the place will be. Hongkong ought to be congratulated on having 12,000 hawkers."

The Chinese Chamber of Com- merce have been unable to solve the question.

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fro wear for 18 weeks

and one or two performances put dances. In securing his players, up by amateurs during the year. Mr. Barvard, who is an English very small and included probably after a through tour of the United not more than a dozen ladies. States, filled his cast, securing The absence of the Society of the Willis G. West, bis comedián. The following is the approxi- gentle sex was so felt that when The O.S. K. s. s. Joshin Marua lady was seen in the distance Wm Horley, the Hippodrome, Tramway

from the Casino, Chicago; mate statement of the Hongkong morning of April 29 on the Cape a good look at her! In those from The Up in the Air 3rd March, 1919-

a.m. on the the men used to rush up to have San Francisco; Myrtle Mingwell, receipts for the week ending

Company's of Good Hope. just outside early days no ice was manufactur Go" in Philadelphia; Hazel Swatow. There was a dense foged in the Colony but a concern Boyd, the little live wire from at the time, with a stiff wind, called the Tudor Ice Company the Century Theatre, New York; and it is to this cause the accid- has a storage in the old Ice House Robt. Ryles, the New York. This Year... $15,052 $254.929

the ice being imported from the Wintergarden; Pearl Jardinere. Last Year... American lakes. The first ice from the Casino Theatre, Sancreas... manufacturing company in the Francisco; Ruby Franklin, from Decrease: Colony was run by Messrs. Kayle the Orpheum, Seattle and Roy and Bain, the latter gentleman Haig, the Fantages Theatre, Los still being alive and living in Angeles. Each member is an artist There were 200 Chinese Glasgow. Later, the Hongkong of long experience and collective- passengers on board, all of whom Ice Company Ltd., was formed ly make up a very strong, talent have been safely landed Swatow, The Taikoo salvage cern and Mr. McIntyre was one beauty chorus is a bevy of eight at and it took over the former coned organisation. The American vessel ie en attendance and it is of the first shareholders in the bewitching young girls, each one expected that the Joshin Maru new Company. will be floated to-day when she will be brought to Hongkong for rapairs at the Taikoo Dockyard.

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like these funny little medicines," My froat and my tummy do said a small Cheshire boy of S to selected individually for her per his mother, and the "funny little Severe winters were perienced

ex-sonal charm and talent and when medicines", he spoke of were in those

days daintily gowned in the most Baby's Own Tablets, the Canadian Mr. McIntyre, remembers novel costumes make a delightful children's remedy. one occasion the China Coast being covered with snow scenery is got up with careful children because they are plea- background for the eye. The These Tablets are popular with down to the water's edge, down attention to detail and art, and sant in taste and take the place as far as Turnabout which is lastly, the gowns and costumes of Castor Oil and all other, about 300 miles north of Hong are the handicraft of Madam 08. That only happens about Kooler, one of New York's great. once in forty years, according to est modistes in novel stage wear. the Chinese. There was a heavy An organisation of this kind is frost in Hongkong that year, sure to please our most exacting which caused a deal of excitement. Critics:

Mr. NoIntyre was born Lat Bridge End, Dumbartonshire, in

An interesting wedding was.

DISCREDITED GODS. solemnised this morning at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Con- Preaching recently at ception by Bishop Pezonni when Regent's Park Chapel, the Rev. Min. Ugo Gonello, of Messrs. F. C. Spurr said the German god, Brossard and Moppin, was the

god.. Bentimental married to Miss Grace Murray. ecclesiastical god, the credal god, The bride was tastefully attired and the conventional god were all and her two sisters acted, as gone, and to-day there only bridesmaids. Mr. J. P. Brage remained the living God. The fulfilled the function of best man. God men wanted to-day was the 1846 therefore being 73 years of

After the ceremony a reception God preached by Browning age. He is one of the oldest but he might come back if he was held at the Hongkong Hotel, Frederic Harrison, J. L. Garvin members of the local Engineers found the Old Counter tos onld

and AG and of St. Andrew's Societies for him. where the health of the bride and of the Obsever

To-night at the Engineers bridegroom was toasted, the Gerdiner of the Daily News On being asked whether he happy pair eventually leaving for Macao. The presents were numerons and suitable.

the two last of whom were the intended staying home, for good Intitute, Major McDonald and only real prophets in the world of the leaves on the Empress of Mr. Mc Latyre will be honoured journalism to-day.

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