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WATERBOAT COMPANY.

TO-DAY ANNUAL GENERAL

MEETING.

LOCAL “PANTO.”

SATURDAY'S BIG SUCCESS.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1927.

REV. G. R. LINDSAY LEAVING.

IMPENDING DEPARTURE OF ST. ANDREW'S VICAR.

There will be very widespread regret not only in Kowloon but also in the Colony generally at the news that the Revd. G. R. Lindsay, here, the Vicar of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, has decided not to return to Kowloon after his. Homo leave which falls due this year and on which he departs in April.

In nid of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, The twenty-second annual gen- the "Little Red Riding. Hood" eral meeting of shareholders of the pantomime, presented by the Little Union Water Coat Company, Limit Mummers and friends at the ed, was held in the oflices of Theatre Royal on Saturday night, Messrs, Dodwell and Company this was a distinct success, much above morning, Mr. T. G. Weall presiding.children's entertainments of a like Those present in addition to Mr. character hitherto Wenl were the Hon. Mr. A. o. There was a kaleidoscope of colour Lang, Mr. A. L. Shields, and Mr. S. and lively motion in the produc- Kinoshita, (members of the Con-tion, which although conveniently sulting Committee), and Mr. D. Danamed Ted Klding flood," served

Shareholdera as only a peg whereon to hang a That the news was entirely un Sousa, secretary. present were Mr. F. Syme Thom-large number of other delightful expected is borne out by the an." Bon, Mr. L. G. S: Dodwell, Mr. R. items, and to bring much delightnouncement which the Vicar makes M. Smith, Mr. G. R. Edwards, Mr.both to children and adults.

A. D. Humphreys, Mr. C. Mose, Mr. Van Epps, and Mr. O. P. Ribeiro.

QUAIRMAN'S SPEECII. After reading the notice conven- ing the meeting the Chairman

he writes that owing to cumstances which have arisen

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in this month's St. Andrew's There was very little, it is true, Monthly Messenger. The intima- of continuity in the entertainment,tion reads: but nobody cared about that when "It will como as a surprise to you fun was provided in such abun as it has come as a shock to me" dance, and when those on the stage enjoyed it as much as anybody my home in England, I am unable els. In the title piece was Robin to roturn to Kowloon, after my Gentlemen-As the report and food. (played by Miss A., Tollan furlough this year. We are there- with Miss B. Woods as the Inevit foro compelled to change our accounts have been circulated table maid), and Old Mother Hub- cherished plans for the future shareholders, I propose, as cusur (played by Mr. T. Murdoch the work loro and to you tommry to take them as rend.

farewell on April 30th,

Bald:---

After writing down value of your fleet of waterbuals and launch ga approximately the same scale as a the past to the extent of $15,000-as recommended by the Consulting Committee there remains, with the balance brought in from last gr count, the sum of $61.202.38 for ajpropriation.

who was really very fanny), The little comedy evolved from the conception of a meeting between theat two well-known nursery characters constituted one of the chief attractions of the evening.

Mr. A. D. Spoors was excellent in the part of the Demam Gobblers and of the Wolf, and his applic:-

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"Thuan have been seven very happy years. You have been an CONRIS- tently kind and generous to me and

to mine that I do not care even to think of saying goes-bye. I simply cannot say what I feel, for my roots are so deep in St. Andrew's that I feel almost part of it..

one's

"It has been a privilege indeed to

ments in our.. Church life, but a It is proposed to make the fol- of local golour and almor so many changes and develop

pher contributed much to A towing altentions:--Pay a divid talented "preformance. As the working in the hearts of men.

grentor joy still to wilness God end of $1.25 on 27,723 shape, Fairy Queen, Miss P. Parker was "Nevertheless in the light of my $34,651.75; hell to lasurance Fund, well-chosen for her clear ennui-departure a retrospect of $5,000; add to Special Repairs, ciation. Dobbin the Donkey show-nbows is a humbling experience. $5,000; curry forward, $6,638.63; ed a surprisingly amenable One seos so much that one ought which I hope will have your ap-disposition, and made his debut on to have done. All I dun do now is "proval."

the local stage under favourable to work away with a will till I leave. I shall have much more to circumstances through the offices y later, but I ask you to remem of Messrs. W. Chester and D

ber the members of the Vestry as they Book to be guided in their choice of my successor."

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ABNORMAL YEAR.

The performance closed with the Orchid Ballet, a colourful and lovely attraction, for which Miss D. O'Keefe and her pupils deserve every credit.

Once more the your under-re-Kelly,, view has been abnormal and the number of ships visiting. Hong

Arriving in Kowloon during the kong has been below the average.

earlier part of 1920, the Rev. Mr. The tonange of water" supplied

Lindsay has served for seven yours amounted to 500,000 tons, being

an vicar of, St. Andrew's Church nhd, as he stafes in his monthly letter, only slightly letter than 1925 and

Others in the cast were: Fairy Suh has seen many changes about 120,000 tons less than 1924. beam, B. Pestonji, Fairy Moonray, D. developments in the Church life. Economies have been effected, not- | Tollan; Father Xmas, L. Allan;.

Since is arrival he has ably in fuel, with the result that Gummer (the Miser), H. Bryan: Katy much for the social activities of the the working profit at $53,466.45 (Villager), V. Allan; Johnny Stout, Church

himself Mother (a), G. 'Allos; Silva:

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is aber: $12,000 more than in 1924. Friar Tuck, L. Saimond: Little John, popular with all in the parish. Your feet. his been main-1" tained in goat conditions but Toliau; Will Scarlet, D. Mettw; Shortly after his arrival eh.

Tom Bowling, B. Parker Sergeant, stromental in forming

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pairs in the older bonts are of necessity more costly, hence our - appropriation of 55,900 for special

overlignis.

It is recommended. that Instise Fund be increased to $65,000 by the addition of $5,009 which is considered a wise precau tion in view of the age of part of your fleet making it impossible to fully insure in case of total loss. The Government, basin at Lai Chi Kok is.now in operation and is great improvement over our pre- vidus temporavy, piping. »

You will notice the comparative-

y large sum we laye necumulated in liquid usarts which may call for explanation. Five of your boats and the launch, are well wwer twenty years old and a rebuilding programme will be necessary as

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Table Lamp Lamp Shade Reading Lamp

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Bowl Fire Toaster Hotplate- Table Grill Shaving Pot "Curling Iron Vacuum Cleaner

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THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER Co., (1918)" Ltd. Showroom: -62. Nathan Road, Kowloon.

'WALKING FEAT,

ROUND THE ISLAND IN 41⁄2 HOURS.

'The Teal of walking round the

LAWN TENNIS.

INTERESTING MATCH AT

KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB,

the Simator road on the Island-a dig! A return match between Koyloon A. Davison; Volunteers, Messrs. J. Andrew's Young Men's Association, tance of about 26 miles-in under Cricket Club and H.M.S. Hermes' was Sherhold; J. Walsh, W. Griffiths, W. which has now given place to the S. four-and-a-half-hours, was accom- played on the K. C. C. ground yester

J. Codwir, D. de Silva; Hon. Andrew's Young Men's Club, an plished yesterday by the Japanese victory for the home team by 67 day afternoon and resulted in an easy Clark, FitzClarence, F. Angus; Mascot, Forganisation which he materially walker, Mr. Akimitsu, who is on

'It will be remembered Clumo.

games to 32. Mandal, M. Pyne, B. Pestoni, test in matters which did not he is going to compete in the without the services of Lieut.

Dancers, B. Waxle, B. Cleme,

a. walking tour of the world and, that the Hermes won the first match, Mr. Lindiany also tik a great in-

also on his way to Antwerp, where and it is understood another will be arranged later. The" Hermes team Tollan, M. Bryson, A. Steel." Caming, C. Thirwell, F. Clemo

Demons, B. Parker, A. Jones, P.rectly concern the Church. Ite has served for several years on the

Olympiad.

Tinson, who has recently arrived in Starting from Government the Colony and is reputed to have a. Harpies, F. Clem, P. Cuming, D. emitter of the Kowloon Residents cuming . Salmond, M. McCaw, H. Association and during the absee House soon after nino o'clock, good reputation in Services tennis at

Home. Parker, C. Thirwell, M. Young. Me on leave of Mr. B. Wylie, he was Mr. Akimitsu, who was joined by

The results were as follows: Simpson.

elevied to represent Kowloon on the Mr. Thompsoir of the Diocesan E. C. Fincher and E. F. Fincher Orchids, M. Simpson, V. Thirwell,

Boy's School, walked by way of Pokfulam, Repluse Bay, Tytam,

years

Haines and

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and Grant 0-2, a total of 24 to

B. Mayer, B. Pestonj, P. Parker, Bunting. On the ex

(K. C, C), bent Sparks and Brewer- Spaulding, M. Gablity, B. Clent, Silation of the term of adlice of Mr

tor.8-3, beat Sturges and Turner 11-0 Mandal, M. Pyne, M. Bryson, Bet-ylio, Mr. Lindsay was appointed and Shaukiwan" back into town, bent nines and Grunt 10-1, a total

of 20 games to 4. ty Pestonji, L. Tollan, N. Mayor of the Beard for three He was paced by members of the S. E. Green and W. Hyde (I C. C.). Mrs. Gay Cumming, assisted Mr. Lindsay is the brother-in-law Japanese Boy Scouts, and set offbeat Sparks and Brewerton 11-0, dost Mrs, Charlton, designed all the of Dr. Gordon Thompson, who was at the very fast gate of eight miles to Sturges and Turner 4-7, beat

This he kept up for dresses, and was also responsible impared by hundits in February per hour.

games entirely for the production.

1521, while on his way to Peking about half-way round the circuit,

N. Trambitsky and C. H. Atkins Thanks are tendered to after the death of Brig. Gen. Mr. Thompson giving up early on. | (1)C. C.) lost to Sparks and Bre the following for assis-Porvira, who died on a journey to Without making a single stop, Mr. werton 4-7," lost to Sturges and tance in soon as the present troublons the pantomime: The A.D.C., the

the production of Tibet..

Akimitsu Gaished the walk in 1 Turner 2-9, beat Haines and Grant Mr. Lindsay will take with him hours, 22 mth. 45 secs,

which 8-3, a total of 14 games to 10. state of affairs is over. The a Philharmonic Society, the Coinmittee on his departure the affection of all must easily be the fastest time in sets stored up will sheet the 're-of the City Hall, the Fress, Mesdames who knew him and the best wishes which the circuit of the island has placement of only three boats.

Charlton, Reeves, Jenner, "Tollan,

Armend, as and Mist of all..

Hast and Messrs. Spoor, Mar 1, C. Bond, G. Bond, C.

WATER COSTS MORE."

Those of you who read the Thirwell utehinson, Jenner,

dock,

Reevesplista;

Mr. S. H. Logan, of the Canadian Budget speech for 1927 will have Henderson

Mrs. observed that the Government has Pestonjl for invaluable assistance at. Bank of Commerec, tells how-be- the Plane during both rehenrants and fore gold was discovered in the increased the cost of water sup- performance, Mesars. G. and C. Bond Porcupine region of Ontario-he plied to waterboats from 50 cents for lighting effects, Mr. D. Tollan for went there with a dog sleigh. He to $1 per 1,000 gallons. In con- scenic control and properties," and sequence, it has been necessary to "Tingle" of the S. C. 1, Post for also "grub-staked" some men

charge topical lines und lyrics.

Ko and look for gold; but others make an increase in our

Mr. Ray of Hongkong Amusements told them they "needn't go, 43 for chime; Captain Superintendre there was nothing there.” „. A little

to

been made on foot.

Mr. Akimitsu is leaving for Can- ton to-morrow, en route for Indo- China.

CHINESE INTERPORT.

·FOOTBALLERS ARRIVING THIS MORNING.

A NEW SCHEME.

UNDERGROUND RAILWAY FOR PRAGUE. Prague, December 14.-M. Baxa, the Mayor of Prague, has just an- nounced the gift to the State of a most valuable Christmas present, in the form of a well-conceived and technically sound scheme for the

The hon. Secretary of the Chinese Establishment of a system of elec

for water of 10 cents per ton apd Although this does not fully recom-. pense the Company we are hoping ments; Commantling Officer of only two men

of Police for Fire and Polico arratge Jalur, a fresh party of prospectors Amatuer Athletic Federation, Shang-tric underground railways for the to begin with-hai, has cabled the local branch of the city" and its suburbs. M. List, a that increased demand and econo- Hermes for musicians and discovered the Hollinger property parture of the Chinese footballers M, Belada, a civil engineer, are the Federation notifying them of the de-high school teacher at Brno, and mies may enable us to show ng claros aids in place of those fromThis has produced gold to the good returns us in the past. This II.M.8. Hawkins, ordered to Ben; polley Ina been adopted in, view Mr. Nightingale for property nil value of $20,000,000 In the past

Lammerts and Messrs 17 years. of the very difficult times through Mus which the shipping of this part of Powells for furssiture.

the world is passing.

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I don't think there are any other

points calling for comment and I "Jack Tar" in the old days used therefore propose that the report to tie up his belonging in a hand- as presented bo kerchief, but the modern, saller and "accounts adopted: After this has been prefers à suitcase. This has been seconded I shall be pleased to recognised by the Admiralty, who answer to the best of my ability have laid it down that the service any question shareholders may pattern suit-cases are to be made wish to ask.

of green canvas with leather bind- ings, and of the following dimen- sion:-Large: 26in. long, 15in. |wide, and Gin. deep, Smalt: 20in. fong, 15in. wide, and Gin, deep. On and after January 1, 1928, no suit-cases will be permitted which exceed the dimensions.

Mr. Van Epps seconded and the report was carried unanimously.

OTHER BUSINESS.

The Chairman:-During the year Mr. T. de Meester resigned from the 'Consulting Committee on leaving the Colony, and Mr. C. F. J. Quarles van Ufford has

been invited to join the Commit- | Mr. A. D. Humphreys that Messrs.

tco. This appointment requires Linstead and Davis, chartered ac- confirmation.

countants, be re-elected, WAS

Mr. G. R. Edwards proposed, carrica. and Mr. R. M. Smith seconded that the appointment be confirmed, and this was carried.

A proposition, proposed by Mr. Syma Thomson, and seconded by

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This was all the business for the meeting, the Chairman re- marking that dividend warrants were now ready and could bo. hnd on application at the office.

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©1918 BY HEA BERVICE, INC.

It takes more than a neodle and thread to mend your ways.

who sailed by the President Harrison originators of the plan, and have at.4 p.m. on Friday.

The Chinese Shanghal Interport laid it gratuitously in the hands Football team will be arriving in of the Muncipal Council, or the. Hongkong by the President Harrison Tramwaya Company of Prague. this morning.

Numerous attempts have been Arrangemonts have been made for

the visitors to stay at the Chinese made in past years on the part of Y. M. C. A.

German and American financiera The team to reprosent Southern to float similar concerns; but there China in the match between Southern has been considerable opposition And Eastern Chino at Sookunpo onto the idea of using foreign money, Feb. 3 will be:

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Pau Ke Ting (C. A. A.); Ng in city enterprise. To the inhabi Kam Chuen (C. A. A.) and Lai Yuk tants, especially of the outlying (C. A. A.); Ko Sik Wai (S. C. districts, this schema must be very A. A.) Wong Siu Wn (C. A. A.),

and Lam Yuk Ying (C. A. A.) Capt; Tho

acceptable, in view of the fact that Kwai Shing (CA. A.) Fung King much time is at present wasted in Chung (S. C. A. A.) Wong Pak Chung, travelling by the only general Suen Kam Shun, and Chan Kwong lumeans of transport, the tram-car. Reserves.Tin Yuk On (9. It is estimated that as many a A. A.), Leung Wing Tak (S. C. A. A.): 44,000 passengers will be trans- (C. A. A.). Choy Ping Fant C, A. A) ported in one hour in the busy Li Tin Sung (S. C. A. A.), Fung Man

parts of the city, and that the elec. Kit (S. C. A. A.) and Ng Po Lantric trains, travelling at an average (C. A.

A.). The game between the representa-speed of 28 kilometres an hour, tives of the Club de Recreio and the will succeed each other at intervals Shanghai Interport team has been of one minuto.. The total cost will definetely fixed for Feb. 13, at the it is thought, be about 110 million Czech crowns. One of the four

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Club ground.

The China Recreation Club will be suggested lines will be laid under

entertaining tho visitors to Lea, at Causeway Bay at 4 p.m. to-day. the river Moldau; another is ex-.

Bookings for all

games are at pected to link up the three large present being taken at the South railway stations, Masaryk, Denis, China Athlofle Association in China Duilding, and elɛowhore,

and Wilson,

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