1922-10-05 — Page 7

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP

CO.

Purchase of Wharf Rights.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPË

VIOLIN RECITAL

Piastro Gives Great Delight.

live one.

PORTUGUESE “* AT HOME,"

Celebrating Republic's

Anniversary..

Although there was a fairly good attendance at the City The thirty-ninth ordinary Hall yesterday afternoon to hear general meeting of the Douglas Misbal Piastro give a violin Steamship Company, Ltd. was resital, it is

In celebration of the 12th. held at the Company's offices, the room was not filled, because Republic, the Consul General,

a pity that anniversary of the Portuguesa.. Des Voeux Road at noon to-day, it is indeed rare that Hongkong Senhor Albuquerque Castro, held Mr. H. P. White presided and has an opportunity of hearing reception at the Club Lusitano there were also present the Hon. such an accomplished Mr. A. O. Lang. Messrs. D. G. M-Those who did attend, however, there were present Capt. Neville artist. at 11 o'clock this morning, when Bernard, W. E. Clarke (consulting are rightfully enthusiastic, and (representing His Excellency committee) C. L. Farmer (secreif Mishel Piastro has often played the Officer Administering the tary), G. W. Bartos. W. E to larger audiences, be has certain-Government), Hon. Mr. A.G. M. Shenton, P.C.Pott, S. T. William-ly coverplayed to a more apprecia-Fletcher, son, Chun King-yue and J. E

C. M. G. (who re- Gomes (shareholders).

presented the Government), M. The opening work rendered. Paul Kramar (Consul General The secretary baving read the Franck's Sonata in A. Major, was for France). Mr. W. Holt notice convening the meeting. easily the finest in the programme Gals (Consul General for the The Chairman said:-Gentle-the third movement being the United States), Signor Patracoi men: The report and accounts gem. M. Piastro demonstrated (Italian Consul General), Consuls having been in your bands for himself an artist as well as a of the South American countries, some time, I will with your per-perfect master of the technique | Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, and others. mission, take them and the report of his instrument.

His play. of the auditors as read, and I trust ing

The visitors were received by W45 marked by fine Senhor Albuquerque, assisted by The proposed distribution of prosts feeling and assurance, and and allocations made from the the beauties of Franck's composi- The toast to the President of the Vice-Consul (Mr. P. Botelho). reserve fund will have the ap-tion were faithfully portrayed. Portugal was drunk, this being of shareholders. The Mr. Harry Ore, who accom- followed by that of H. M. King result of the year's working may, panied throughout the recital, George.

proval

I think, be viewed satisfactorily deserves a word of praise for the in face of the world-wide de- exquisite accompaniment of this

The Club de Recreio hold a pression in trade and the dis most difficult work.

dance last night which was large- location of coastal business; Wieniawsky's 2ad. Concerto ly attended by members of the caused by strikes and other in D. Minor was next rendered Portuguese community. To- economie local_disturbances that and though highly technical, conDight a ball will be held at the bave taken place during the tains a Romance movement of Club Lusitage, which has been period under review, and the con- great charm. The playing of it decorated and specially illumicat- tinued unsettled political con-earned for M. Pisstro rounds of ed for the occasion. dition of China.

applause. Of the remaining short

As you will gather from the pieces played, The Lonely Beconate, Haficong" which was | Wanderer "(Piastro's own adap- purchased in 1920 to take the tation from Greig) was the out- place of "Haitan." has been standing, though Elgar's "La sold as it was found that she was Capricieuse

" and

Bazzini's too expensive to run profitably

Ronde des Lutias" snd advantage was taken of what gave the instrumentalist, won- must be considered as 20 ex.derful scope for the display tremely good ofar to dispose of of polished technique.

her. The amount appearing in As the conclusion of the recital the profit and loss account as loss M. Fiastro had to bow bis ack on her sale is a book los only, snowledgments to repeated calls

good proportion of the amount for encores.

prove

realized still remains in sterling Bod should exchange favourable this loss will be minimized or wiped out.

Since the closing of the ac-j counts tha 8.5, "fungas" (re-) named "Haifoong") has been pur. chased at a moderate figure and as she is economical in working and has fair speed, with the addi- tional passenger accommodation that has been installed, she should prove a useful addition to the Company's fleet either for its regular Trade or for chartering

purposes.

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STAR THEATRE.

Variety Company's Success,

EXCHANGE.

'Opening Rate: closing Bale cm Page 1).

SELLING.

#

IF

Demand

2/631 2/6.13/16

30 d/ se di 1 m/s

27

T/T Shanghai ........

Nom

Tr Singapore

11044

T/P Japan

11731

197

5*

No.. 149

T/T India. Demand, Indis T/T Sao Francisco) & New York.}

BUYING.

277.11/16 2/7.13/16

m/s. C

3 m/s. L/C 1 m/s. D/P

30 2/3. Sydney and

Melbourne 2/816 13d/s. San Francis-1 co & New York)

5314

m/s. Francs 7.80 + m/s. Marks......... NOT.

—

Variety Company opened their T/T Java

Last night the Internations! first performance ai the Star T/T Marks Theatre, Kowloon, in the presence Tr Francs......................... 7.45 of an audience comprising core Demand, Paris than 600 people. So big was the demand for seats that the overflow was directed into the four boxes adjacent to the stage; (an unusual The agreement with the lessor thing for Hongkong) and every of the foreshore rights expires in seat was illed. The nature of 1921 and an opportunity of pur-the entertainment given was in chasing these rights having oc- its way unique to Hongkong. curred, the general managers, with The artistes were capable, the approval of the consulting and in their demonstrations of committee, have taken advantage the shimmy" and other dancos of this as the ownership of the completely won the favour of the ime. France......... 7.90 wharf is of vital importance to audience. Splendid co-operation Demand, Germany. the Company's interests and was maintained between the jazz Jemsad, New York 57 moreover it is a valuable asset. orchestra and the performers TT Bombay A portion of the cost of purchase on the stage, and a number of Semand, Bombay ... 197 appears in the past year's ac- the latest bits in American songs T/T Calcutta counts under the heading of ad- were greatly helped thereby. Demand, Calcutta... ditions made during the year and Songs and dances were combined a Yokohama....... 11794

197 in this connection I may state in a first-rate programme which Demand, Manija that the east side of the wharf basweat with such a swing that Demand. Singapore. 11014 been sublet at a good rental for the audience must have felt sur- Demang, Batavia three months with the prospect prised whes, without warning, the Ja Haiphong

149 of extension of lease.

orchestra broke into the National On Saigon

........ Now. Regarding the outlook for Anthem, signifying the close of Oc Bangkok the current year, although the an evening of general enjoyment. Sovereign terrible disaster to the port of

51% To-night there is to be Fold leaf per Tael... 7.65 Swalow in August temporarily complete change of programme Bar Silver, ready... 35% disorganized trade with that port, when new dances and songs will the wonderful recuperative facul.be introduced for the second and Bank of Englandrates 3%

forward

35.5/16 ties of the Chinese has quickly last performance, previous to the New York/London... 4.40 anserted itself and businesa is Company's departure for the recovering and the Company's Dutch East Indies, where they earnings for the first quarter are are under a six months contract

SUBSIDIARY COINS. satisfactory.

to appear in the leading theatres. Ekcag 50 ct. pieces I now beg to propose the adop Bookings may be made by Hong-

per tion of the report and acounts kong residents on this side at the!

"

10 5

19

as presented and after this bas Star Ferry office directly opposite Cantan sub, coins been seconded will be pleased to the ferry ticket.box. Loswer any question that share..

bolders rosy desire to ask.

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CHINA'S RE-ELECTION TO LON. COUNCH.

Interview with Delegate.

(Bruter's Service.)

Contmard from Page 1)

London, October 1.

Mr. Chao Hsin-chu, the Chinese Charge d'Affaires and delegate to Geneva interviewed by Reuter on his return from Geneva, expressed the Chinese delegation's satisfaction at the re-election of China as a Lon-permanent member of the Council of the League of Nations, which was partly due to the delegation's resolution regard- ing the allocation of seats in accordance with the principle of geographical representation, China, being naturally selected to represent Asia.

Mr. Chão referred to the good feeling manifested by all the [delegates at Geneva towards Dr. Wellington Koo, sod described the, delegation's efforts as regards opium. He said that China's reserva tion regarding the maintenance of a naval force sufficient to defend ber-long cost would be discussed at the international naval disarm- ament conference to be summoned shortly by the Council of the league.

P. & O, DIVIDEND.

Londou, October 4.

The P. & O. Company has declared a dividend on deferred abares of six per ceat for the past six months. tax free, making 12 per cent. for the year.

The new Civil, Governor, toge- ther with Mr. Lak King-for, made an official call on the Consuls on the Shameed yesterday.

CANTON NEWS.

Troops to be Sent Out of City.

A report from the North River Our Canton correspondent states that on receiving strict formerly belonging to the Expedi

states that a company of soldiers orders from General Chan Kingtionary Army has joined bande ming, the railitary authorities with robbers and appeared in the have decided to order all the Yang Yuan district. The force is troops out of the city within a few 2,000 strong and it has already 20.9% die days. They will be stationed had skirmishes with the; local

Hongkong, Oct. 5, 1922.

Mr. Shenton seconded and thel report and accounts were adopted.

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