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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1924.

•

DAY BY DAY.

THE MISSING LAUNCH. HONGKONG'S PRODIGY

It is an age of specialisation. Our life's: tasks have become scientifically divided. As the

WE SHOULD GIVE AS WE PIRATES COAT-OF-ARMS. WONDERFUL PERFOR- years go by, the old-fashioned

WOULD RECEIVE, CHEERFULLY,}

·MANCE BY YOUNG With regard

pirated

PIANIST. nian who would cling to pass QUICKLY AND WITHOUT HESITA-launch won

leara ways finds he is out of the run- TION; FOR THERE IS NO GRACE IN

for Curiosity probably accounted ning. la selecting our careers & BENEFIT THAT STICKS TO THE at all the

ransom which have bastgreenived for part of the large audience FINGERS-Seneca.

by most of the relatives of the which assembled at the City Hall have to decida San some

captives, without exception show last evening on the occasion of particular line of business, and

very elaborate chop Flanked the first public recital by a child stick to it if we hope to succeed.

by two bamboos in full leaf, the of six and a half yeare-Master name. of the pirate's tong, the Emil Charles Danenberg. If so, It is altogether a fine system

Hung Yee Toay, is inscribed, the curiosity was quickly dis- that man bas unconsciously bee

together with the information peiled by the feeling of astonish- building up during the centuries;} The Dutch steamship Tjikini that the operations of the gang ment that prevailed as soon as nevertheless it tends to make from Balik Papan reports one extend from the "East to the this tiny tat struck the first

West Sea, also a request to all chord. life mechanical, and even dut. birth en soute. That is, it would be dull if we not always perfecting

There were ten more Chipase cases of small-pox notified yester day.

organizations engaged. "in B It is indeed difficult to describo similar trade" to extend their co such a performance, and it can College annual operation when called for. The only be really explained by [some new toy the plaything of athletic sports take place at whole design is wurmounted by acclaiming young "Danenberg &

Waze

to-day, the luxury of to-morrow, and the necessity of the day after.

Government and Guilds.

The only useful comment that this stage make on the correspondence between

we can At

St. Paul's

Happy Valley on Friday after-

noon.

A

notice

two crossed flags, one the Chinese genius. It is, indeed, almost un Republican flag and the other the canny that a mere babe should te "house" dsg of the gang. Be able to present a programme of to mariners from tween these is a five-pointed no fewer than thirty-one items, Samshut, dated 10th March, object which might have been any one of which would be con states that the British ss. Ko-mistaken for a star had it not sidered an excellent performance been for the character of "sun" if rendered by a child of twice his inscribed in the centre. The

years. The memorising of A name of the pirate chief "Wong group of eight works by such Kowloon cinema patrons have Ng" appasts at the fook In

composers as Beethoven Mas- their last opportunity this even Chinese heraldry, if we may so sonet, Rheinhold, Poldini, Heller,

chow has been refloated.

the Government and the Guildsing of seeing Anna Q. Nilson in express it, the bamboos hedging) Kroeger, Henry Holden Huss and MUSTARD & CO. in regard to the press the hope the 5." Theatre for the last time able, the sun stands for consequenes but the intricacies of the in regard to the piracy prevention/her great. drama Thundering in the characters means that theVirgil, playing without prompt- Dawn," which is being shown at pirate's stronghold is passailing, memorising not only their

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LOPES.--On March 3, at his residence, No. 41 Haskell Shanghai, Francisco [(Chico) at the age of 43.

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HONGKONG, 19th March, 1924.

LUXURIES.

answer. To many

few

that in dealing further with the

tinuous prosperity, and the actual works themselves, would matter there will be much closer

position occupied by the reflect credit on a pianist of co-operation than is disclosed by Mr. D. L. King, manager of the

mature years. That Master the letters which we published local branch of the Dunlop Rubber name of the pirate chief be

tween the entrance formed by the Danenberg should be able to yesterday. It is, to our way of Company (China), Ltd.. is going two bamboos means that Wong acquit himself in such a capable thinking, extremely regrettable on Home leave by the Empress of Ng is always ready to challenge manner is astounding: that bis that in a matter of this import-Asia to-morrow. His place is anyone who attempts to got baby fingers should be able to exc- ance, where the anxiety to prevent being taken by Mr. S. G. Hayes within the stronghold. A very cuts such a difficult composition piracy and to save lives is com- who comes from the Company's formidable cost-of-arms, surely. as Beethoven's variations in "G,"

on to both parties, there should Shanghai office. be no apparent willingness on the part of the Government to enter

which

not

Reference to a large scale map or the Scherzino by Moszkowsky shows that San Mi where thefis almost passing human com-

by water from Pakkai

tiny tot:

But

values as he did both in his (individual work and in the seven” numbers for two pianos.in con- junction with his father, is really altogether remarkable.

A word should be added re

LAWN TENNIS.

into the closest possible relation- A report from Macao states stronghold of the gang is said to prehension. One does not, of ship with the Guilds. We that the proposed now taxes, be located, is a mile inland, and course, expect to find soulful do

know Whether the which were the subject of a dis-about the same distance from playing by such a

of the this will come later if the outspoken character of some of cussion by the Chinese General Fusban, which is one the latters' communications. Chamber of Commerce a few days places indicated by the robbers child's genius develops.

the that he should memorise such à admittedly rather age have been withdrawn by where they will receive aro strong in tone, has anything to order of the Governor. to the replies from relatives of the serios of classical pieces and do with the disinclination of the general satisfaction of the in captives. Fushan is approachable show such a conception of time- authorities to come into direct habitants. contact with the two organis-

SOME SUGGESTIONS. ations representing the men most A Harbour Office notice, 'dated] affected. We hope not. Be the 11th

Enquiries this morning showed March, states that the reason what it may, the fact survey ship Bonite makes the that the assistance of the Chinese When dr. luxuries become!

remains that the Guilds have following report: "Gulf of Siam gunboats at Kongmoon was still necessities? That is a question impressed on the Government In the Bay of Rachgia there being counted upon. One or two garding the vocal contributions one might ask oneself any day. their utmost willingness to assist exists a rocky bank about 100 of the Chinese detectives sent up of Mrs, D. J. Brown, who was without being able to find the in any measures for the extinc-metres in diameter, about three to secure this assistance have encored for both her solos. She tion of piracy, and that the miles west of the principal peak returned, but no further informa- has a sweet mezzo-soprano voice, temporary Government has shown no defire on Tortoise Island (Teksu 957 tion has been obtained from the of considerable power, and she sojourners in Hongkong the first to take them into consultation. North. 104-49 East). Bank is pirates' stronghold. A British uses it with much taste. Wo have After all, it is obviously in the covered by 16 feet at low water." gunboat is active in the locality. hope to hear more of her on the months here must

men's own interests that the very

The Managing Director of the concert platform. meant the experience of luxuries.bestand most effective measures be

Hongkong and Yaumati Ferry which after a while became taken: and that fact of itself is Owing to the high. wind of last Company had a long interview necessities. Such is the was the a sufficient reason for a round-night, many trading and pas with the Captain Superintendent East has of capturing our old table discussion in which all the senger junks were forced to take of Police yesterday at which the parties can join. We therefore shelter, and the masters of 19 of following suggestions are under- funtlook and changing it beyond trust that calm consideration of these craft were charged as the stood to have been put forward

recognition. Tous a man who the whole problers, and of future Marine Cobrt this morning with

(1) To have Police officers will lead the a breach of harbour regulations walked several miles every day possibilities,

YESTERDAY'S MATCHES. authorities to perceive the wis-by mooring their vessels within stationed at all the wharvas to about the streets of London as dom of the course which we now? 100 ra:ds of low water mark ba./search for arms in case of need.

(2). To have Police launches to

The following are the results of matter of course, would probably advocate.

tween the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. All were discharged with a patrol the routes of all the ferry yesterday's games played off in

services between" six p.m. and the H.K.C.C. ground- midnight.

Open Doubles.-W. Hattersley- rickahas were to be had. This Sun's Latest Move.

The health return for the past (3). If necessary, to have Smith and G. Williams beat Lam is dealing with the purely local It is evident in the most week shows 51 cases of small Police launches on patrol at the Yuk Ying and Chan So. 6-4; aspect. Yet, in going further casual of observats that Dr. Sun por, of which one was French entrances betweea Green Island +6; 6-3 6-1 N. Trambitzky There and Stonecutters, and between and H Krebs beat E de Sousa afield and embracing the world Sun Yat-sen is finding it none and the rest Chinese.

7-5: 5-7 6-4. in general in the discussion, we too easy to maintain his position were 50 deaths from the disease. Stonecutters and Tsin Wan Bay, and C. d'Assumpezo 7-5; 3-6;

of communicable and also in Lyecmun Pass. in Canton. He is in the un-Other casas can note this merging of modern fortunate position

Club Championship.-G. W. of having disease were three of cerebro- In a communication to the luxuries into necessities where to rely on a very mixed body of spinal fever (all Chinese), two of Captain Superintendent of Police, Sewell beat H. Owen Hughes 6-0;

which were fatal; two non-fatal it is indicated that if the approval 6-2; 10-8. from many pro- evar progress has set its foot, and troops ---men

Handicap Doubles.-E. J. R. vicces, the commanders of whom cases of paratyphoid fever (one of the Government is secured, the case of any city can equally often Snd it difficult to see eye British and one Japanese), one distinguishing lights will be Mitchell and W. L. Thomas (plus apply to this place we live in, to eye on matters, especially on fatal Portuguese case of puerper placed on the ferries after consul-15) beat G. G. Franklin and J. W. with the added dependence our the distribution and control of al fever, and one non-fatal case tation with the Harbour Master. climatic and other conditions monetary advantages. The latest cach of enteric fever (British)

report to band is that a further and diphtheria (Portuguese). impose on hired labour. Many element is to be introduced as the now living can recall the days result of recruiting which has

Sometimes almost tigarish in when the idea of an electric light taken place in Shanghai on Dr. service, telephones, tramcars. the arrival of these new troons Gypsy Blood" with her superD RICE AT FAMINE PRICES. Sun's behalf. What the effect of her passion, Pola Negri dominates acting.. Playing Carmer in Pros- gas, motor transport, and even will be is as yet uncertain, but

per Merimee's tragic story, now service. water

Were matters we cannot think that their advent showing at the Coronet Theatre, will contribute towards harmony she is consistently brilliant. This of theoretical discussion. Á

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FOOCHOW UNREST.

(Our Own Correspondent)

Foochow, March 8.

Alabaster (plus 246) 6-2; 5-7; 7.5,

Mixed Doubles.-Mrs. & Mrs. C. C. Stark (plus 4'6) beat H-E. Grace & Mrs. G. C. Dickens 7-5; 3-6; 6-2.

MATCHES FOR TO-DAY. The matches for to-day are as follows:-

Open Singles.-T. Lay v. T. "Honda, S. H. Ismail v. F. A.

or concord. It is a thousand does not mean, however, that the For several week past, General Redmond, A. A. Rumjahn v. S. D. they came gradually into use it pities that Canton should still be picture does not possess other ex-Sun Chuan-fan has been dispatch-Ismail. was only the wealthy who could the bone of contention that it is cellent qualities, for it has many ing his soldiers up river to YED Open Doubles.-Yew dan afford the--they were luxuries. to so many divergent military The minor roles have been ad-Ping and Kien Ning, as it was Tsun & Yew Man Kit. v. H. B. cliques. We would that facts mirably cast, and the staging is reported that there was likely to Remington & W.-A. Nowers: Now, when a storm or flood puts were otherwise, and that an era remarkably fine, even to an actual be trouble with the Governor of P. M. Henderson & A Brearley these services out of action we of real peaceful development set bull fight. With music from the Chekiang. Numbers of bosts v. J. D. & A. D. Humphreys. dwell in temporary chaos, we in. But that time is evidently opera "Carmen" the picture re-have been commandeered for the Club Championship.-A. H. deplore the breakdown of what not yet.

presents something distinctly out transportation of these soldiers, Crook v. R. J. Saunders. of the usual

and there is no othertraffic on the Singles H'cap "A" G. G. river. General Sun himself left Franklin (plus 15) v. D. J, Allfree Foochow with his staff on Feb (plus 2/6) Specially interesting for Hong-ruary 27th, and proceeded up Doubles Handicap.-G. E. Au- kong just now, with the cables river, leaving Foochow with very brey and L. Forster (plus 15) v. referring almost daily to Chang few soldiers.

J. M. E. Nikkels and G. de Man Tso-lin, is the picture being

Yesterday everyone was sur (plus 15); Col. Hill and W. Eat- shown at the Coronet Theatre of prised to hear that General Wang tersley-Smith (owe 2/6). H. G. the Manchurian war-lord's army Yang-chuan had suddenly left Gandy and J. T. Smalley (plus 15), manœuvres. From this picture

BIG TOLL IN MINE DISASTER.

Castlegate, Utah, March 11. Seventy-eight bodies have been recovered from the scene of the mine explosion on March 8th Reuter's American Service:

And so it is with the labour we employ. Does your roof leak? Call in the specialists to repair it. Do you want tasty, dishes ? Get a specially trained cook. Do your collars lack the shine of polished ivory? Send them to the laundry. We are absolutely dependent on ofbers to perform tasks which our ancestors had to perform themselves. But the jskilled cook sends his boots to a aboemaker for repair: or, at the other end of the scale, the skilled "financier" employs a lawyer to explain matters when his balance sheets will not balance. 8300

OIL INVESTIGATOR RESIGNS.

it is clear that Chang Tso-lia the city. Report says that maintains his force in high troops away leaving Wang prac

General Sun, having drawn the state of efficiency. Moreover,

A gallant rescue by a ticket in.

he is keeping well abreast with tically defencelesa, dispatched a the times, equipping the army telegram to bim to leave at once, spector of the Yanmati. Ferry or he would not be safe... What Company was witnessed yester with machine guns, trench

will be the next move no-one day. A passenger jumped off at mortare, field guns, periscopes,

the Hongkong wharf into the telephones and aeroplanes. The seems to know, Coronet Theatre picture shows Owing to this movement of harbour and he was promptly. all these in use; also a eham soldiers, there has been no rice followed in by Kwong Yong-shu, battle and a great march past. coming from the up river disa ticket Inspector, who dually Little less interesting than the tricts consequently, Foochow's brought the man out. The man Sentor Lenroot has resigned military operations ara the supply is gettting low and the Was taken to the Government the chairmanship of the oil com glimpses into Chang Teo-lin's price has gone up to almost Civil Hospital suffering from the mittee, giving ill health as his re-home lite.

famine price.

effects of his Immersion Reuter's American Service.

Washington, March 11.