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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1923

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DAY BY DAY.

DESERTERS ON "PRESIDENT."

King's Men as..

Stowaways-

THEATRICALS.

Forbes Russell Comedy Co. Coming.

The Bandman, Eastern Circuit, Ltd., have pleasure in announcing Private Ernost Dickson (33) the forthcoming visit of their and Private F. Chadwick (1) latest theatrien?

importation

time in the history of the Colony that this has been the case, and wo see no reason" why. the past;

IF SATAN ALWAYS FINDS MIS- practice should not be reverted CHIEF FOR IDLE HANDS, HE HAS' to. Somo few years ago, we re- STILL MORE. AND WORSE MIS- collect seeing

IN STORE FOR IDLE convict

CHIEF Bangs engaged on

MINDS-Mr. H. Household road-making in Shanghai, and, so far as we

The Empress of Canada is due both of the King's Regt, plead which will be presented to the know, the practice still co-here at 2 pin. to-morrow and willed guilty at a District Court Hongkong public commencing at berth at Pier No., 5. Kowloon Martial, held at Murray Bar- the Theatre Royal on Friday,

racks, this morning, to desertion. September 21st., at 9.15 p.m. in that on Aug. 25th, they absent- The Forbes Russell Comedy Co. ed, themselves until apprehended were specially organised in Lon-" The silk which left here by the by the Civil authorities, being on don for their Eastern tour and P. and 0, 18, Khiva on the 8th.board the President Jefferson as sailed for India last February. August was delivered in Marseil-she was about to sail.

Since then they have played the les on the 9th. September. "

tinues.

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All were

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We should not be surprised if Wharf. there were some opposition to the proposed law on the part of the ultra-sentimental, who may see in it an undue advertisement

The Churt was composed of principal citiesofIndia, Burmaand to the public that the men

Major H.L. Wright (President), Coylan with remarkable success employed are conviets. For our- The health return for the past Captain G. Barrett and Lieutenand are due to arrive here about selves we have no qualms on the two days shows one case each of ant B. Aucort, Captain R Neville, Sept. 21st. per P. and O. Neilers. subject. There is no particular small-pox, paratyphoid fever and Royal Marines, (under instruct. The company carry an exception ion, and Captain WJ. O'Brien, ally powerful repertoire of cur reason that we can see why the cerebro-spinal fever.

rent London M.C. (prosecutor.)

comedy sne- casses. The principal lady Miss feelings of hardened øriminals |

On Aug. 26th. Mr. L Matho-Niqua Lewis, will be familiar. should be considered

son, of the Admiral Orient Lineo Hongkong theatre-goers of ar all

In connection" with the forth-followed the President Jefferson four or five years standing when These men have given so much coming exhibition under the on her way out of habour in asho made a tremendous succoss trouble in recent years that they

the. Hongkong kanch for the purpose of bringing with the Bandman Comedy Co., have forfeited all claims to Amateur Photographic Society. back any stowaways who might during 1917-1918 and will be

auspices of sympathy. To employ them in the date of entry has been post-ho aboard. Opposite Taikoo Dock remembered as one of the most publie works, where they can be poned until October 1st. The ex-the ship signalled, re him to talented and versatile actresses seen, might, if there is anything hibition, will last from October alongside. Ha did in the lose face idea, be and. to 15th...

so and the who aver came East under the two atensed, both dressed in old Bandman regime. She created deterrent to others. In any event, it would Best be regarded

civilian clothes, were put aboard.

such parts as Ceasar's Wife," Mr. Matheson handed them over Sacred and Profane Levo," as part and parcel of their punish- nient. We therefore hope that,

to Sergeant Forbes, of the Water" Tho Yellow Ticket," "The Police, who sent them to Contral Naughty Wife Lord Richard in once the law is passed, its pro-

Police Station, where they wore the Pantry" and "The Rotters" visioris will be put into oper

handed over to Sargeant Fowler, ere. Sinco her return to England, ation as and when the circum- stances.cull for the amployment

Regimental Provost Sergeant. Miss Niqua Lewis has enjoyed a of convicts in this way,

Dickson joined the Army in most successful January 1919, and Chadwick two career, appearing with such noted years later.

starseas George Alexandra, Lillah McCarthy, etc., and Mr. Forbes Russell is to he, congratulated upon securing her services for his

8th!

A.Removal of Refuse.

MCKEAN,--On September 4, Shanghai, Samuel Houston MeKeap, age 42 years,

CORRESPONDENCE.

To the Editor of the Hongkong [+legraph."}

Typhoons.

Sir, I wish to congratulate) Tifunitis" on his article in your

A. MI DE LA SALA. Kowloon, Sept. 10th., 1923.

STRIKING SUPERIOR

OFFICER.

King's Private Court. Martialled.

Charged with being drunk and

Eastern tour.

professional

The company are 12 in number and have all been specially selected and rehearsed in the Metropolis. Particular attention has been paid to the wardrobe, soonery etc, which we are given

with striking a superior officer to understand, is the greatest of whilst in the execution of his it kind yet brought to the East. office, Private Arthur Calles, of Doubtless public attention will the King's Regiment, came before at first be focussed more upon District Court Martial, hold at the repertoire than the personnel. Herein judgement of the require- Murray Barracks this morning,

a

We referred in our last issue to paper of last Saturday I think the objectionable type of refuse-it is just splendid, to say the least. cart which is used in Hongkong. He is indeed one of the "old "WATTON HILI.

On Not only have, we these germ-school" and a credit to "the September at H.B.M. Con- distributing juggernauts passing cloth." I consider that his ver sulate General; Shanghai, before through our busy stroets (even sion and theory cannot be beaten Mr. Sidney Barton, C.M.U and through that part of Ice House and should be kept on record for afterwards al Holy Trinity Street which is already sufficient reference, as valuable information Cathedral by the Rev. C. Ely crowded by brokers rickshas) and guidance toall whether ashore

pencer, M., Victor Harvey but there are parts of the city afloat. Willis Watton, youngest son of where the rubbish is piled up for

I hope some day to be privileged the late Captain and Mrs. Wat hours, in the open, awaiting to meet him and he allowed to ton, of Hongkong, to Eva Nina removal. Flies, those dread car shake him by the hand, as I can Bill, step-daughter of Mr. and riers of disease, swarm where this not help but admira,in him, what Mrs. Frank Vida..

refuse lies. We do not refer to Captain Lecky refers to, as practical tact and observation small dumps of rubbish deposited by householders, but to the places of outward things." where, seemingly, the dumping is in accordance with official ins tructions. It was many months ago that we advocated the use of large metal bins, with overs, at convenient centros, but the old abuse appears to continue. In many ways the Hongkong system of refuse-removal is out of date. and requires remedying, Tho harsh system by which house-

Victoria Barracks and accused cess is still also running at the bölders are supposed to rush out We have received news of the was found, staggering very badly, Comedy Theatre, having supe twice a day and deposit their very succossful shooting at Bisley on the R.G.A. verandah. Accused seeded "Milestones" and "Ro rubbish in the open cart, which of well-known Hongkong was alleged to have struck Lance-mance" and in public estimation signals its presence by means of a marksman, Mr. C. A. Grimes, who Caraural Blees, also the Provost is the most brilliant period. play Pri- bell, is open to reform. It reminds might have done even better but Corporal. He was escorted to the son Ordinance by which it will one of nothing so much as the for being hecoming indisposed guard room.

tales of the carts that went by in during a critical stage of the in future be made possible to the days of the great plague in competition. (employ, some of the Colony's London. Where, houses are on Mr. Grimes spent a fortnight at convicus-outside-the-confines of the hillside some distance-from-a Bisley, and did very well. He got the gan. The now clause which main road (and so many local through the first stage of the their finding.

dwellings are) it is absurd to King's Prize event with 99, and

The Telegraph.

HONGKONG, 10th Sept., 1923.

CONVICT" LABOUR, -

We are much interested in the

i proposed amendment to the

is much useful work which can

There should, we think," be corps of refuse collecting coalies,

HONGKONG MAN AT BISLEY.

Mr. C. A. Grimes Wirs Number of Prizės,

#place in

the

The Court was composed of ments of Eastern audiences have Major H. L. Wright (President), been exhibited foremost. In this Captain G. Barrett and Lieuten-interesting and attractive list will. ant B. "Aucott, Captain R. Neville be "Blueboard's Eighth Wit" under instruction), and Captain from the pon of that witty writer, W. J. O'Brien (prosecutor).

Arthur Wimperis, which is still at the Queen's From evidence given by Lance-running Corporal Bloos and the Provost liant play which has roused all Theatre London. Another "bril Corporalit appeared that accused was arrested about quarter to ten London to see it, inclding their on the night of Aug. 18th, but gos "Secrets." This wondeful suc Majesties the King and Queen. away. A sourch was made at

Accused pleaded guilty to the charge of being drunk, but denied the second charge.

The Court closed to consider

of recent years. The scenery and costumes, used in this play will be an exact replica of the original London production.

Amongst other inviting plays which will be produced during the company's season here will be John Galsworthy's classic "Windows," Mr. Cyril Maude's

WEDDING. greatest masterpiece, "The Dip-

Rev. W. T. Lindsay

Married.

will have this effect reads as expect everyone to carry the was doing excellently in the WESLEYAN follows: "Every prisoner in refuse a whole hundred yards or second stage when he became

pers," the great Savoy Theatre any prison may, in the discretion more down to a curt which often suddenly unwell owing to indige...

uccess. "Paddy The Next Best does not even pause more than tion and the heat this was when of the Superintendent of Prisons,wo or three minutes. We citizens he had already piled on five bulls

Thing." "The Naughty Wife" in which Miss Niqua Lewis will he employed under the control of of the place pay rates and taxes, 600 yards: He failed to pass into

play her original part as created prison officers on "Such works and it is for the authorities to the final stage by three points,

A wedding of much interest in by her in the East, and a special outside the prison as the Gov-relieve us of as many burdens as which was very hard luck, but he Wesleyan circles took place this revival of two of the world's posible. instead of increasing could not carry on properly with morning when the Rev. W. Tgreatest successen, Peg O My erpor may, approve."

In the them."

black spots dancing before is Lindsay. B.A., of the Wesleyan Heart" and Doris Koen's won- Objects and Reasons attached to

eyes, Previously, "he missed the Methodist Society, and of. Haighderful Suggested Reforms.

snecess “Romance,” The Bill it is stated that "there

highest possible at 600 yards only College, Fatshan, was married to Mise Nigus Lewis in the title twice out of nine shoots, which is Miss Mary J. Johnston, of County role of Rita Cavallini, considered splendid marksmanship. As it Tryone, Ireland, who arrived in by the world's theatrical critics be performed in this way with as in other progressive cities ins Mr. Grimes obtained the Colony on Friday last by theo be the most difficult part yet beneficial results to the prisoners the East, whose duty it should beixth place in the North-P. and O, liner Karmalu.

presented by a woman on the to visit every house and collect and and se employed, and it is understood the refuse. This rubbish would Grand Aggregate, which speaks Wesleyan Church, Wanchai, the play, we understand is to be the The ceremony took place at the English-speaking stuge: This that this is the practice at be ready for removal in a small for itself. necessitating steady Rev. E. Dewstowe officiating. Mr. Company's opening production. Home."

receptacle kept for the purpose.shooting throughout.. He also Piercy was at the organ, whilst Mr. H. Canning, the managing These coplies would have to carry obtained a prize in the Duke of Mr. A. Kirk, of the P.W.D. was representative of the Bandinan The proposal is one to which the refuse down to their cart Cambridge event at 900 yards, "best man." The bride was at-] Eastern 'Cireult Ltd, has arrived we can give unqualified support not a lumbering one drawn by fat two prizes in the daily Sniping tended by Miss Benson as brides-having journeyed direct from

buffaloes but a motor-wagon and six in the daily Sweepstakes.maid. and approval. A the present empty the receptacles, and return In his third day of shooting he

India to attend to the elaborate time, prisoners in the local gaots them to the different households. gecured possibles at 300,500 and was held at the residence of Mr.ed with this wonderful produc- After the wedding, a reception business arrangements connect- are taught useful"trades, guch as As soon as the wagons be full,600 yards, winning £3.114. The and Mrs. G. H. Haskett, No. 5, tion printing bookbinding, mut-mak-they should proceed to a central weather was unusually hot most Morrison Hill, at which the Rev. Full particulars will be ad- ing, etc,, but there are undoubted-refusion station, avoid of the time, and on five days in and Mrs. Lindsay received the vertised shortly. In the mean- ing busy streets as much as succession the temperature was congratulations of many friends. time, Messrs Moutrie & Co. will ly many spheres in which their possible. This station could, for was 140, 142, 143, 140 and 139 (in The honeymoon is being spent attend to all enquiries, where labour" could, with advantage to the time being, be of the the sun

at Cheungchow.

plans for the reservation of seats Dature of the the community, be utilised out-the Praya, where burges take the scored. 49 out of 50 at 600 yards) tioned in China for about a year.

ones on Shooting off in his tie (when he The bridegroom has bogn sta-jara already openođe side the prisons,, Just now,"there rubbish out in sen dump it. are เมแby

big development But, in the meantime, the Mr. Grimes won his event with and is at present filling the place a possible (it was decided that the of the Rev. C. Clouston Porri, chemies in progress in this athorities might construct a 600. yds. scores in the King's the locil Wesleyan minister, who

proper incinerator, which would Prize event, should count); the is on leave in Japan. Colony, especially in connection be capable of dealing with all the with the opening up of new roads refuse of the city. This would other two men securing only 33

In an "action brought his both оn the island and the lessen the exposure of the mucknd 31, so the Cup went to Hong.. to the atmosphere, and hasten its kong's representative. This is

morning, before His Honour MFT; mainland. There is by no means destruction, in a far more health- the Swedish Cup, and with it goes

Justice Gompertz, by the Cheong an excess of labour available, ful mannes than at present. The bronze medal. As Mr. Grimes

King firm of contractors, of No. The telegrain quoted below was 421, Reclamation Street, against and in work of this character incineratator ashes and be used did not want to have to lug the some of our prisoners could towards the Colony's various re-up about for 4, year, he had it received by the American Con- the Hing Fat Shipping Company, usofully employed in the build-clation works. There are parts photographed id is leaving it sulate-Gonoral, Hongkong, from also trading as the Enterpise of China where one can see the behind, It being a challenge the Manila Observatory at noon Shipping Company, for the. recovery of sums due to them for ing of the new prison on the fold and the new incongruously up. Altogether he won near-to-day

1. Typhoon in about 129 deg. work done materials supplied to other side of the harbour also side by side; and in Hongkong 15 in cash at the meet- there is another opportunity for his juxtaposition of the modern ng shot throughput 44 Long, E. 19 dog. Lat. N., diree- the a.s: "Sun On", judgment, was

Class and the archaic cay often just un

*A man. Everyone will tion unknown.

given for $943.20, the full amount 2. Typhoon in about 144 deg.cluinted," and costs. Plaintiffs employment of convict easily be observed. It is time agree that he has upheld

represented labour." If prisoner su comedy set about removing putation as a marksman right Long. 1. 20 deg. Lat. N., direc-were employed, it will not be the first such an absurdity,

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