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MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1919.

VANITY FAIR."

AN ENTHUSIASTIC – WELCOME.

The return visit of Mr. Edgar Warwick's company of entertain- ers in the "Vanity Fair com-1 bination was given. a very enthusiastic welcome at the Theatre Royal on Saturday even-j ing, practically every seat in the theatre being occupied. Not only did the company get a good

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reception. but they thoroughly coAL, GENERAL EMPORTS AND deserved it. for throughout the entire programme there was not a dull moment, turn succeed- ing turn with an enjoyable, viva- city. Light-hearted comedy of a very high merit was served up to an audience that was, for Hong- kong, extremely appreciative, and seldom has a show" gone with HEAD OFFICE, TOKYO. more, swing or zest. Mr. War- BRANCHES AND REPRESENTA- wick's band of entertainers should TIVES: — NAGASAKI, KAZATSU, certainly get a large patrouage at WAKAMATSU, MOJI, KURE, KOBE, every performance, for Hongkong OSAKA, TSURUGA, NAGOYA, receives too few visits of this TOKOHAMA, TOKYO, HAKODATE, nature to allow the company to, MURORAN, OTARU, VLADIVOS- go away in any sense disappoint- TOCE, PEKING, TIENTSIN, DAIREN. ed.

TSINANYU, HANKOW, SHANGHAI,

Following the overture, the TAIPCH, HONGKONG, CANTON, opening chorus "Give us Ragtime", HAIPHONG, MANILA, SINGAPORE, was rendered by the Company, CALCUTTA, LONDON & NEW YORK. and from this excellent beginning one knew that a pleasurable evening was certain. Messrs. Leslie Holmes. Sydney Manner- ing and George Titchener, next chanted their various "Hymns of Hate" and quite

number of persons met in daily life were justifiably "strafed." In the concerted item Cupids in the Bring", the Misses Eileen Berd, Shirley Cooke. Madge Griffith. Thelma Lawn, Vera- Pain and Mabelle Laurie, treated the "house" to some fine vocal work and good

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a comedian who takes advantage of every little situation, and he fairly won the audience when he provided, as the pro- gramme said, "adinterlude." He was ably assisted by several others of the Company. Before the interval he was further res ponsible for some Comedy Spasms," and they fully deserved their title. He was recalled with a loud demand. A very pretty setting and a very pretty and well-sung song (Dreamboat") gained for Mr. Sydney Manner- ing an encore. The chorus, har- monised by the company, was es- pecially appealing. Some modera advertisements having been plagi- arised by three of the entertain- ers, and the audience treated to a very hearty laugh in con- sequence, & Down-south melody was given by Miss Shirley Cooke and Mr. George Titchener, the spirit of a darkie" song being well infused. Mr. Steve Laurie proved himself a very capable dancer, and Miss Madge Griffith was recalled for her render- ing of. "When you come Arthur) ...... ecr. 3.50.25 3.50 25 Home." The chorus united in Rolla (Mrs

giving some of the better Davison) ...scr. 3.51.59 3.51 59 known

choruses for "Faust," and had to repeat before the W.E. Clarkel 3.11 3.55.18 3.56.18 audience would allow the certain

ONE DESIGN CLASS.

to remain down for the interval. Ailsa (Miss

Without going in for detailed Young) ser. 4 13.50 4 13.50 particularisation of the second Daphne (Miss

of the

programme, Tilkins) ser. 4 15 01 4.15.01 can be stated that

was equally as enjoyable as Spine Thorn-

the first, every item being ... kor. 4.1950 4.19.50 deservedly applauded. Mr. Leslie Holmes again scored a success,

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YACHTING.

force,

more

LADIES RACES:

HANDICAP CLASS.

His Excellency, having distri- buted the prizes, said "Mr Com- modore, ladies and gentlemen. Dione (Mrs T. H.K.Y.C.'S OPENING CRUISE. As your Commodore has remark- ed just now it is possible that) The Royal Hongkong Yacht those who are spectators of Facht Club opened its season on Satur. racing are not so interested as the Dornthes (Mrs. day with a special crise, and if actual participants. I express no the success which attended this opinion on that matter but I want to suzgest it applies to event can be taken as an augur others matters with much 'for the season then those who

especially to speech

Those find pleasure and recreation in

προ are the yachting are in for a good spell. audience are never so well satisegon (Mrs The weather for yachting fied as the actual participant. For

perfect there being a was

this reason, having taken the ex steady breeze and a lovely sea, which combined to make the pert advice of a very old member. of the Club, I propose to confine racing interesting. Among those who assembled at the Club House, my remarks to saying how much was H. E. the Governor, Sir pleasure I had in accepting the Edward Stubbs, who has just honour of becoming patron of the become patron, and he appeared Club, and although I fear I shall to take a keen interest. There aot be able to take an active partSirius

was quite a large attendance on the lawn, the usual arrangements

making.

in its affairs, being purely a lands- man, I hope my wife will do so

HEYWARD EAYS AND GAEL

CLASS.

half

it

it

WAS

whilst the solo items of Miss Craula (Mrs

Eileen Boyd and Mr. George Rouse] ...... scr. 4 34 58 4 34.58 Graystone were of high merit. Gaet (Miss

The former's rendering of "Land Ramsay)... .30 4.44.53 444.23 of Hope and

Glory" (Miss

extremely popular. When the Stokes) scr. 4 45.00 4.45.06 curtain was finally rung, down it ben she comes out. I had better won by Messrs McCann (str), filed out.

The scratch pairs (rowing) was was a well-pleased crowd that In addition to the yachting pleased I was to come down and Sleigh (Co)-

conclude by telling you how very Smyth. lllier, Walker and there were Dragon Boat races, see your Yacht Club which is a an event for scratch fours, and a dingly race for yacht boys. All very pretty place and I am sure you all must be very proud to be of these proved interesting.

The prizes were presented by tag to it. (Applause). His Excellency.

having been made.

The Commodore. Mr Frank Smyth, aid that before he asked His Excellency to present the little Ruuvenirs of the opening cruise be would like to thank him for the honour he had done the Club in becoming its patron, and for coming there that day. Yacht racing was not of the all absording! interest to the spectator as it was;

Cheers were then given for His Excellency and the ladies. The results follow:-

* CHINESE RIG CRUISERS..

to the active participant, but he Cenone

"could assure His Excellency that

If he became a boat-owner be

(Mr

Justice Mal-

I'dep.on

coured.

Finishing

Time.

Correated

Time.

Mr. Jean Desormes successfully worked hard as conductor (one should say accompanist), and the producer, Mr. Sydney Mannering and his assistant. Mr. George WEATHER REPORT. Graystone contributed in no small way to the success of the evening. The business manager for the Company is Miss Eileen Dawn.. There is a change of programme

October 274. b. 10-50 refus from Vladivostock: Weibaiweí, Japan, or For.

Fressure is rrobably highest Te nightly,

Japan Changer since yesterday a e small Jat all reporing stations.

Moderate

con may be expected over the N, China Baa,

Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am. to-day, 0.00 look. Total since January 1st, 22.53 inches #gainst an average of 89.20 inches.

bourne)... eer. 3.39.34 3.39.34 FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS

would wish to continue it and Niobe (MrDK. own more than one boat. They. Blair) scr. 3.47 all would be delighted if he would

take an active interest in the Helen

Club as they bad seen in hir initial presence the kind interest

he had taken in them. The Clab

W&

(Mr

347- 504 5014

ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW,

District.

Forecast

I N.E.

i winde,

fine.

Resker) 2.303.50.57 3.48.27] :

Lady Jean... scr. 3.55.05 3.55.05 1 Hongkong to Gap Book, moderate,

*Disqu lified for crossing the

a very small one, but he bows of the Saipe while on the thought their bosts were amongs starboard tack, a slight collision the finest designed in any part oft-sul1ing.

the world, white, their yachtsmen ENGLISH RIG CRUISERS. and y chwomen were as hard-Brychilde (Mr some sed dainty as they could find in any part of the world. The racing had been entirely in the kangs of ladies, and he did. no think the men could have giver them any pointe la lle racing they had accomplished.

Coolhaus). 4.10 3.21.18 3.25:08

-(Mr Azuma

Hodgson)... ser. 3.27.15 3.27.15

(Mr. feathers

Courtney)... 4.10 3 31:41-3.27.3* Norseman (Mr

Bleigh)..... -32.0 3.32.52 3-32.52

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