THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH:
FRIDAY, JULY
1924.
I
BROKE
TWO OLYMPIC RUNNING RECORDS.
Abovorio on P. Nimm. the Flanish runner, who yesterday broke twy Olympic records for the 1.500 metres and the 5,000
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PORTUGUESE FLIERS.
FETED IN HONGKONG.
Reception at the Club Lusitano,
Practically all tho~Portugueso community of the Colony; sono forty representatives from Macug,] and a number of well-knowi | Europeans gathered at the Club) Inaitano last evening, when a reusption was given in honour of Major Brito Paos, Major Sur- mento do Doires and Liout. Manoel Goivois, the daring Por- tugueso, aviators,' The function was arranged to mark the Por- | tagueso || community's gratifien-: tion of the accomplishing by their [compatriots of the first aerial light from Lisbon to the Far East-thus-worthily-following-in the trail faid by famous Purlugu- ese maritimo navigators centarlos ago. The occasion was marked by the presence of His Excellencythe' Governor, who was accompanied by Capt. Noville, A.D.C.
Tho-airman, on arriving,--word. loudly cheered, and they wore kept busy for about half an hour) shaking hands with the guests, who in turn offored their con Igratulations. Thon His Ex- colloney the Governor-arrived and cordially shook hands with all three aviature, saying a fow words to each.
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Aniongst those present wore His Excalloncy the Governor, the Hon. Mr. S. i, Kemp K.O, Mr. Blight is day to British aviation. My
The completion of our PITMAN'S- SHORTHAND. Justice Gomportz, Mr. A. Dyer Ball, Mr. W. Bird, Mr. R. colleagues of British aviation have . Kotowall, Mr. G. M. Young,inted us very materially and as the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, fi representatives of Portuguese Mr. and Mrs. Champkin aviation here I would like to thank Mr. A. Hicks, Mr. Toastiale all of them in the nning of the Por Mackintosh, Col. Robertson, Mr.tuguese Aviation Cores, für all Dr, A. L. Shielda, Mr. de Martin, Mr.tish aviation has dosa L. J. Blackburn, the Rev. Father applause.) Spada. Rov. Father Robert, Mr. Chau Sui-ki and Mr. Woug Kwongthen toasted by the Company in The health of the airmen was tin, the Consul General of Japan, champagne. Mr. S. Takahast, Commandor
feral was
for its
A. da Roza officiated s tho
The results of the examinations i hold last March have arrived from England and are as follows
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL, KOWLOON.
Elomontary Cortificato.-Misgos) Mary ( Edwards, Marjoria Martin and Irene Lim.
Thoory Certificate. Misscs Mimni Noronha and Daisy Witchell.
Bivar of the Patria, Mrs. Loiria,the The reception was in the hands of Misses Loureiru, Mrs. Mugalbans General Committer composed of 80 Words. por mimote Certi- Carrey the wife of the Macao the ladies and gentlemen mentioned fiento.-Mieses Leonor Xavier, Harbour Master and many below. The Portuguese Consul Gen- Holona Jorgo, Hortenola forge. others
unarituds printed Cissy J. M. Hast, Betty Davidson, The Portuguese ConsalConoral, thirman of the Committee and Mr. Edith Dixon, Morcedos Rosario. Mr. A. L. Gerveria de Albuquer-{‹.
Dorothy M. Lyon, Hattic Noronha, Aluitha A. Hirst, Bertha | Smith and Mrs. Elsa Ozorio. ficute.--Misses Aveline Souza, 100 Words por minute Corli- Eileen Bliss, Farris Ruttonjes, Leonor Xavior, Edith Dixon. Laura Gomes, Marjorie White, Marie Rosario, Ada M. Pepperell,
que o Castro, was present at the honourary secretary.
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| entrance of the Club to welcome į Tho excellent decorations of the tho guests and received the air-lab building, the great ball and NEW BANK OF CANTON, supplied by the Waygood-Otis mon, and also His Excellency the the facade was in the expable bands
arents. There are five loors for Coveruor on his arrival. general offices, the top floor of Mr. A. Cerveira de Albuquerque of Mr. M. F. Baptista und Mr. F. A the building and the tower bayeCastro. Constul General for Por. V. Ribeiro The transparency show ¿Continued farm Page 13
iug hoon taken over by the tugal in Hongkong, as Chairman of ing an arroplane in full light ex- Chinese Club. The whole of the the Reception Committee, addressed kibited over be Club's tunin on which will be the names
partitions in the building have the gathering. He greeted the avis trance was a striking feature of the of the firms occupritus-olive-on-
been supplied by the Struplexors mid congratulated turn in the dreamatiens-in-the-Inating of the The various fipers. The entrance Plaster Company. whilst up-sueress of their flight from Lisbon stairense a broken propellor of the in something unique in Hongkont to-date lavatory fittings have Man Right whils is not "Patria" plane occupied a promi and will readily excite attraction een supplied by the onginooring Leen without its stirring ud exeit-nent
position. Below and admiration. A markde-balus department of Musers. Holyoak.
412 the 120 Words por mute Curti- trade surmounts the columns. Massey and Co. All metal wining incidents, but happily terminat pedestal the natioun dos of fleate. Misson Mario tomario. with a finely carved cartouche in lowes and bronze work are by in their passing over Macao mud Portugal were displayed. A clever Avelina Souza, Laura Gomes, the centre. The staircase up to Messra. Crittall and Co. the landing on the borders of Britishly executed plan of the aerist route | Marjorio White and Eileen Bliss.. the first four is lined with
140 Words por minuto Corti- mario dado, adding greatly to tey and Company.
Jocal agents being Mosers. Brad-territory at Samehua. Hr qulogised was shown neruss, the wall · facing
the Hall Luiz ficate. Miss Ritto Xavier and the attraction ofthe entrance
their pluck and endurance, which, the entrance The architects
Messrs Jid, shed died lustre arc
also the Miss Boutrico Bliss. on the Cumides. The map was schenis.
Two high speed passenger lifting been directly under the supor- Consul General interpreted the pro just mentioned.
Falmer and Turnur, the work hav-exploits of the Portuguese. The artistic work of the two gentlemen ST. JOSEPH'S BRITISH COLLEGE, sorve the upper floors, those being vision of Mr. A, G. W. Ogilviò.
Agent deal of
KOWLOON. sence of His Excellency at the re-the organization of the function was 100 Words per minute Certi- ception as another evidence, of the carried out by Mr. D. 1. J. Lupestigate. Mr. Torence A. Leonard, [Governor's goodwill towards de The music throughout the afternoonj Mr. Peter Pan and Mr. Adelino
own V. Gosano. [Portugues? eggmmunity of Hongkong, was mqplied by the Club's
wi ware grindly sensible and ap-orchestra maler the conductorship precintive of the Governor's usucia of “Mr. 3. J, Rodrigues tion with them in their rejoicing. The names of the Cosumittee are] *========|-+-+-+-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-·|-|-}+{+÷|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-~||~||~ETITIH (and welcome to the Peringuse as follow:
javators. Addressing His Excellency Messrs E. H. Agning 18.0%) PHRÁSES THAT BLIND
at the conclusion of his address, Mr. J. & de B. Alves, d. d'Almeida, Miss DAYLIGHT ROBBERY, Verveinn said: "In my own name] M. Basto, Mesura J. II. Botello, J. P. and on behalf of thai Poringues»] Bragn, Mrs. J. M. Britto. Messrs community of Hongkong 1 Wis1 10 F. 1. Bles, Britto, M.--F- tlink Your Excellency for your Baptista. 1. D'Almada e Castró, presence here this evening--a pre Mrs. A. C. Albuquerque e, Castro,
TWO-MINUTE
TALKS A Daily Tonle
By ROBERT POWER
Words ning mean ogel-or Landud tioniry." It is no Uxcise little. It is a simple matter to big for Inowo living. Remember, "To blinded by a phrase. We must whom much is given, much will be careful not tỏ be held in Thrall be repaired.' by an unchanting stugan.
"It will bo an'ondbarrassment! Politicians have built ag 10 ·in
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anxious
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The students in the above schools were coached by Mr T. F. O'Sullivan, E.LP.S, PCT.
"BAGISNATCHER "GETS JAWAY.
phrase on the tips of the "ner which is jalded dignity to Messrs E. J. de Vigueired. A. A.†' A Chinese snatched a handbag i
tintèries, D. P. J. Lages, E. da Luz, from Mies Long White, of tho putations upon a phrasis utiered timid, who are always fourful of function." with an air of wisdom, ha, being optangled in
In conclusion the Portuguese Pön Min Loureire, Mosses A. F. Osmund, Toxus Oil Co... while she was rid- responsibi in modern expression,
caught, lities. They want
business; sal-General inded ench of the avin-4, 41, Ozorio, Dr. V. M. Graca Ozoriu, ing in a ricksha, shortly after uno on," and is echoed by the mass they
en behalf of the A. F. 15, Silva Netto. E. V. M. I'clock yesterday afternoon, in atrike tora a souvenir + who really do not stop to consider out anul acquire wealth. But Portuguese coumanity of Hongkong de Souza, P. P. de V. Soarer. A. II. Queen's Road Contral. The affair what it moans. it is mass-sng lacking vision, they fall and also a cheque mubeeribed for by Silva, H. Sequeira, F. Silva, J. M. occurred near Zotland House,
The man was chased by thoj gostion, proving the truth of the back affrighted when the Big bis community. The souvenir took Poreira, S. Pinnn, Mrs. (2. A. d- tago remark of Socrates: "A fow Opportunity suddenly comes the form of a gold eigarette Culozi, Messrs J, M. Rochu. Julio ricksha pullor, but threatened works uttured with an air of along. "It will be an embarrass with the following inseription. in Ribeiro, P. A. Rosario, C. Ad him with a knife, and got away Fortunately, with his booty. wisdom will imposo upon the ment" is the bruse which serves
19. Ahora was only a small sum of as the excuse to turn down the Peringos-une-sidor
money in the bag at the time,
multitude."
delunive.
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Horán E&Y. Ribeiro. LISBON-MACAÓ FLIGHT. -Remedios, G. Yvanovich. Souvenir from the Portugues* On the Coramunity of Hongkong
After the war the public sur chance at which holder man will] was tickled by a sounding phrase: jump. "To the uttermost farthing!" It roferrod to the payment to bu "It looks bud!" How many! exacted by the Allios from the have allowed themsolvon to boj reverse in engraved the cont-of-arms Vanquished. It was a popular deterred from a good action by of the Portuguese Aviation Corps. ery; we know now that it with u. this deceitful phraje." Porbaps His Excellency exproaned the great
livy could help"no" who was pleasure, it gave him to be prósent :
and who "I will write yon a cloqué!" "down"
was boing at that meeting in honour of the is a phrase which has blinded spoken against by everybody. Portuguese aviators, and to congre many a small mite who has notas, I would like to help poor tulate them on the honour they had od of old Blank but you see it looks on theselves and Portugal. He learned. the rough business enterprise. It sounds buú !' Four the four of going well; but what is a cheque until against currant opinion, the dread hoped to hear of them isking part Hront flights und it has passed the bank-teller? A of seeming "odd.. So they allow in many more scrap of paper-a prouidee to pay, the easy uxcuse to dry up tho wished them all succesu (applause.) Major Paos, replying, said, Your and which may navor bebonoured, spring of suxpathy.
“Oir, but to is a Bucur "It'll be all right! How many Excellency, tho Consul, Ladies and is sometimes an oxenso for an anan has plunged into some Gentlemen, once uoro I have the action committed by a n'or-do- foolish action with thin deceitful honour to proseut my compliments} woll, or one of life's failures, It phrase lulling his conscience to to the Portuguess of the Far East Is a phrase which has blinded the sloop. The time has come when and to give them our tony thanks Judgment of many an honest man he has realised that he has boon To Your Excellendy. I have some who inkken no pretence to birth: blindor by a soothing sentenco.thing olso to my uppórtaining tol But analysoit. In the eyes of hat us avoid the tyranny of words this ocasion The Portugueso pre- the law all are equst. To be a which may mean nothing or allow “gentleman." inloed requires no a cant phrase to blind-our judg-Hunt can bear my words and en tostify to my admiration au msition in Dobrott or "The mont.
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