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HONGKONO, 4: Des., 1923.

CROWN COLONY

DEVELOPMENT.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER

Although our hopes are some- what dampened by past exper lence, we are trusting that. somathing of real value to the

DAY BY DAY.

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OPERA BY RADIO.

THE BIG BAZAAR.

SATURDAY'S SOCIAL FUNCTION.

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All who take an interest in Crown Colonies will result from RECOVERY The Archbishop of the recent deliberations by Fork.

tically complete for the Charity natural history will give a high Empire statesmen. The mis-

Basarr and Fete in Government place among the elect to Joan chief is that, all too often, these The silk shipped peras. Presi-House grounds next Saturday, Henri Fabre, the man

their Imperial Conferences end in dent Grant, which sailed from when it is hoped that generous observed the insects in rivalling our little

this pert on November & arrived support of Hongkong's annual homes, else than talk. The

in New York on November 30, appeal for women's and children's Lubbock in this close scruit-

of charities in the Colony and at ing

their domestic development of Crown Colonial having been 24 days in transit.

Home will be received, This affairs, and whose writings. resources WAS foreshadowed

bazaar is the climax of a year's whether we read them in the long ago, what special economic

Yesterday, a Chinese woman work by the Hongkong Women's original or the translations, are committees in Hongkong and was knocked down in Queen's Guild and the Ministering Chil-as fascinating as can be. At the elsewhere sat and investigated Road East by a taxicab and re dren's League. Apart from the Helena May Institute yesterday ceived a fracture in the right leg.great co-operative sffort on "The evening a section of Hongkong's future possibilities. Nothing. She was taken to the Govern-Day." "these two organisations citizens ware treated to an able however, has resulted from this ment Civil Hospital.

achieve a most valuable (and, exposition on "The Fairyland of movement, and we suppose the

some think, most necessary) work Fabre" by Colonel C. W. Davy, various reports are pigeon-kolad Yesterday's Rosa Day collecin bringing all classes into touch and those who had previous

upon all insects somewhere in the official tion exceeded all expectations, with one another, so that fasly looked

over $5.305 being secured, Pupils Lady Stubbs has expressed it merely as vermin must have archives at Home. We com-of the French Convent collected all sorts of angularities are revised their opinion before the mend to the local Chamber of $530.50, whilst Mrs. F. W. James rubbed off, and race and class lecture was over.

Col. Davy commenced with a Commerce the idea of getting was the highest individual col-prejudices are lessened."

The Ministering Children's brief sketch of Fabre's life, his lector, securing $196.70. Finto touch with Home, intarests

League was extended to He gearly struggles, his wonderful on this all-important subject, in-

kong the instance of the work, and his fascinating stories The usual Weekly Meeting Countess of. Meath, who took of the life histories of various the hope that tangible results of the Hongkong Lodge The great interest in the movement well-known insects. He exploded will follow the recent discussions. Theosophical Society will be This was a good many years ago, many of the superstitions con- held at their Lodge, 16, Queen's whan the Countess visited Hongnected with insects, such as lo Road Central, on Wednesday the kong with the Earl of Meath. rigale, which a pretty French 5th inst.. at 5.45 p.m. The Meet-Lady Lugard and Lady May nursery rhyme Anti-Opium Campaign.

depicts is open to all comers-dct. warmly supported the scheme.singing all summer instead of There has lately been a greaily

which aimed at getting young storing food and then having increased outery against the

Information has been received folks here to do something for to beg for sustenance from the opium traffic, and it seems as if the anti-opium people are con- from His Britannic Majesty's children at Home by working for ants in winter. Actually the solidating their forces for further Consul, Ningpo, that Hongkong hospitals, orphanages and similar cicada does not eat anything, Children here have depending on liquid refreshment attacks. The London Missionary and Canton have been declared institutions. Society has just passed resolu- to be small-pox infected, and that so much done for them that it is during its short span of life in the tions condemning the compulsory the usual quarantine regulations really necessary for the formation sunshine following years as a under-ground. Another opium-growing in China brought will be enforced against vessels of their characters that they rub

should learn to do something, deceptive insect. Col. Davy men- about by "military greed." and jarriving there.

sometimes, for others. Of course, tioned, was the praying mantis, these have been sent to the

children cannot organise bazaars with its forelegs held in a pious Foreign Ofice and League of

A remarkably fine calendar of the size uf the one attitude but of a most bloodthirsty Nations. It is as well that the

has been produced by the Dunlop to be held Dex: Saturday, nature. Those who like the writer League should have its attention Rubber Company. It bears a and

2 good idea, of this comment) have kept a drawn to the root cause of the wonderfully good imitation of an with the adoption of which Lady Hongkong mantis in a glass- evil in China so that instead of oil painting showing a scene at Stubbs has a good deal to do, that topped box and placed a cock- listening to the wonderful assur-Monte Carlo, with a motor-car in the Hongkong Women's Guild roach in with it will know the ences of the Chinese delegate the foreground equipped with should be incorporated with the real use to which the forelegs are and then smugly deciding Dunlop cord tyres.

M. C. L." and so let the grown-put. Among other subjects Now that the Imperial Con- that the

ups add their weight and contri-touched on by the lecturer were ference is over, we are left to re

the determination of sex in the can realise that reform will have The run of Orphans of the bute to greater achievements. wonder what will transpire re-to be interual before external in-Storm," the Griffith film featur-

All the principal institutions CASE of bees and wasps, the and unexplained, garding the future development fluences are condemned. Con- ing Dorothy and Lillian Gish, and districts of the Colony are wonderful, of the Crown Colonies, amongst sidering what China is like to-day. has been extended until Thurs-helpers towards the success of this light of the firefly, the peculiarly annual bazaar, for which H. Esensitive attraction of a newly- with much power in the hands of day, so strong has been the sup the Governor (Sir Edward Stubbs, emerged female moth for males which Hongkong occupies a pró men who accept dictation from port afforded it. "Oprhans of the K.C.M.G.) and Lady Stubbs kind in the neighbourhood (which is minent place. It is true that we nobody, we do not think the Storm is probably the most

by collectors of do not come under the heading of League or anybody else can sup- talked about picture ever shown lead practically the whole of utilised

Government House grounds. We these insects), and the iD- opium smoking in the at the "Little House." not even those Crown Colonies which con-Press

of the females ni country for years to come. Mean-excepting the now famous "Mark may perhaps be permitted to par-stinct

ticularise, in spite of the danger the insect world which moves tribute to any great-extent to the while the propaganda against of Zorro" and "Robin Hood.”

of omission. For example, the them to lay their eggs under Empire's raw materials, but as exporting countries within the

Naval and Dockyard Branch, bare circumstances most favourable the distributing centre for a great British Empire is gradually bring

a stall which this year takes the to the coming grub. A number Oriental marke: we have a big ing about a cessation of the

form of H.M.S. Tamar and Ten-of lantern slides added to the ligitimate traffic, no doubt to the

ders: the Military Branch oc-interest of the ecture. The Rev. Tole to fill in the disposal of great joy of smugglers, cocaine

cupies "The Fort", but will make J. Kirk Maconachie, who presid- manufactured goods. In time, manufacturers, and producers of

no repelling defence, howovered, moved a vote of thanks; and also, we may figure much more home-grown opium. It would be

vigorously bombarded with dollars Mrs. Kemp, on behalf of the amusing were it not really sech

and cents. The Police Force. Helena May Institute committee, prominently than at present as a

i serious matter.

The experiments which the Kowloon Deck and Taikoo Dock, thanked Col. Davy for his pro producing centre. We are deeply!

If the Conservatives Win. Radio Communication Co. (On-Kowloon itself, the Peak and posed gift of several volumes of interested in any schemes look-)

There are indications that the ent). Ltd, are carrying out in the Victoria, all have their stalls, Fabre's transisted works to the ing to the development of Crown

broadcasting of grand from which an endless variety of Institute. prior to his forthcoming present Government may possibly direc: Colony resources, a subject which be returned at the forthcoming opera in Kowloon are meeting articles of use and ornament, departure from the Colony.

As was ex-especially desirable engaged the attention of the Im-election with a fair majority, and with great success. perial Conference delegates duri: is interesting to speculate what plained in yesterday's radio notes season of Christmas gifts will be this would mean for the proteca small microphone has been offered for the benefit of both the

ITALIAN OPERA. ing their recen: deliberations.

tionists. It is unlikely that the installed in the Star Theatre, purchaser and the charitable pur- Indicative of the growing im-Conservative party will have such where the Italian Opera Company poses for which the bazaar is held. The schools of the Colony will a big majority as to put through are appearing nightly, and this is portance of the Crown Colonies practically anything it wanted, connected to the Radio Com- not be behindhand in this good "LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR." and Protectorates is the fact that without caring for the votes af munication Company's broad-work. St. Stephen's Girls' School

Enthusiastic rounds of clam- for the first time in the history the Opposition, and thus when casting set on the roof of the and Balilios Girls' School esch

have very attractive stalls, the ourous applause at the Star of the Imperial Conferences a

protection comes to be introduced Kowloon Hotel,

product mainly of the scholars Theatre last night bore testimony there is a possibility that it

Last night again, listeners-in efforts. Miss Woo, assisted by to the large audience's apprecia special representative was detail will be rejected. Even some of greatly enjoyed the experience of practically the entire personnel tion of the Italian Grund ed to present the case of these the Unionists are opposed to tariff sitting in their own homes and of St. Paul's School. will again Opera Company's presentation of possessions to

the delegates reform, and are standing as hearing numbers from the Opera conduct the well known Dollar Lucia Di Lammermoor." In

Conservative free traders. It Company's production of "Lucia Stall," where the element of this opera, based on This was Mr. Ormsby Gore, who, would be as well were the de Lammermoor." So much is chance is introduced as an addit-famous novel. in turn, had the assistance of an present Government to retain apparent from the following Advisory Committee formed from its power, for we do not want letter, signed by "Dot and Dash,onal bait to purchase the charm Lammermoor, Maestro is re- ing objects on view. This year sponsible for some beautiful sirs number of leading persons any further messing about with which we received this morn- there is to be a new feature, the and some fine, rousing choruses.

the country's foreign policy; but|ing:-- engaged in trade with particular it is on the great question of

Children's Club Stall & recent Sig. Giletts, as Sir Edgar, was "Although we hold no brief for development which aims splendid. In the duets at the Colonies or groups of Colonies, domestic policy-protection or the Radio Communication Com- bringing the little people of the end of the first act with Mlle. this body advising him in an free trade that the election is pany, we feel that it is but Colony together. In the Ball Delza (as Lucy) there was a great

really being fought. The position just to express our appreciation Room expert manner regarding com of the Government would be of the excalfent service they three successive cinematograph their appreciation in no half of Government House appeal, and the house showed mercial and other potentialities. anomalous indeed, to say the have performed for radio fans performances will be given hearted manner. Sig. Bigaret Very little has, anfortunately, least, if it were returned to power of this Colony in broad during the fett. On the tennis- took the role of Henry Aston been made public with regard to and then failed to put through the casting portions of grand opera courts, tea, like the mad Hatter's with great success, furnishing & very reform to which it is pledged. now being given at the Star Tea Party, will be a continuous number of well-rendered items, the discussions engaged in and Altogether the situation is one of Theatre. The Radio Communica-function, only it will be better while Sig. Georgiani, as Lord the decisions reached. In a speech unusual interest, not only to tion Company are to be conducted and delicious home. Arthur Bucklaw: Sig. Mauceri to the delegates, Mr. Ormsby Britain but to the whole coterie congratulated for their enterprise made cakes and delicacies as Raymond; Mile. Polastri, as

which will undoubtedly do much will be a Gore dwelt on the necessity of

special attraction. Alive and Sig. Paterna, as to popularise radio in this Another novelty is to be Captain of the Guard, all con- co-operation in developing the

Colony." The writers of this handsome programme, with tributed their quote to make the resources of the Crown Colonies, HIGHWAY ROBBERY. letter are.

two well-known highly artistic cover designed by presentation the huge_success it and also referred to the need

residents of Kowloon.

Mr. A. Kirk. This will form undoubtedly WBS. So hearty We should like to add our own a most acceptable souvenir of the were the ovations that encores of better transport facilities, THREAT WITH REVOLVER. improved education. skilled dir- A highway robbery, in which a word of congratulation to the occassion. It will be sold in the were given on occasions. The

which has

given town during the latter part of the most popular items were probably ection of labour and the free revolver was used to threaten the Company:

first actual week, and it is hoped that say the dramatic and thrilling application of private, capital to victim, occurred in the Kowloon the Colony the

district yesterday afternoon when demonstration of direct broad- who are not able to attend the sextette, "Sextette-Chi Mi Frena new enterprises. All these mat-

3 Railway casting from a public musical Bazaar will give a handsome towards the end of the second act, coolie performance. Those who possess subscription in return for the and Mile. Delza's exquisite inter ters are of the highest import-Bridge.. ance, and inasmuch as the named Chung Tin was held receiving sets should make a souvenir programme. It should pretation of the famous so-called up by two men and a sun of point of listening-in to-night, be added that the entrance to the mad scene in Act 3. (with flute territories with which he was in ten-cent pieces stolen from when La Boheme will be grounds of Government House obligato). The Italian Opera on this occasion will be by the Company's presentation of this dealing cover an area of some him. On being released by the The Radio Communication motor drive opposite the principal piece will long be remembered two million square miles and robbers, he went away, but later have a population of fifty million returned with a Chinese and an Company is doing excellent work gate of the Botanical Gardens. amongst the music lovers of this

Indian constable. A chase then in proving the possibilities of The gate in upper Albert Road, Colony; it was a triumph. people, it is obvious that co-oper followed, ending in the capture broadcasting locally. Each night formerly used as an entrance, will To-night "La Boheme" is being ative development on scientific of one of the men as they ran it gives gramaphone selections, be reserved as the exit. It is

King's Park in the followed by news Items from the perhaps as well to state, also, that staged. lines would lead to most striking across results and the fartherance of direction of Yaumatt. The other Telegraph, in addition to which the charities aided by the Wo- inter-Imperial trade and com-one who held the revolver, made Morse code lessons have been all well-known and thoroughly at 2, 30 p.m. and

deserving of generous support. the evening. sent through the air. good his escape.

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