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FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS

THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1927,

THE “KOCKY OLLY BIRDS."

KOSB's NEW CONCERT PARTY.

The Regimental Concert Party of the second battalion. of the King's Own Scottish Borderers acored a great success last night at the Cinema Hall, Mount Austin Barracks, when, in their firat ven- ture, they presented a bright and lively programme which thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience present.

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The party, which has been chris- tened the "Kocky Olly Birds," has been rehearsing for the past three weeks, and it says much for their enthusiasm and abilities that they were able to produce such a breezy entertainment.

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The programme was, long, but na judiciously varied in such a manner that it never became mono- toricus. There was naturally a strong Sentch accent noticeable but this only added to the charm of the concert. Songs, both humorous and sentimental, were pleasingly varied with pastry and small

successful scenes, and

efforts were made to provide as much laughter as possible.

Those contributing were Messrs. Rice Reid, Jimmy Jeffrays, Jack Smith, Ronny Rudland, Danny Rabble Byrne. and Docherty, "Misa" Hetty May. All the ar- tists were warmly applauded, and many encores were given.

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Miss Holly Mahony was accompanist at the piano, the stage manager being Mr. Billy Bardell and the scenic effects being by Mr. P.N.R. Bruno.

At the commencement, and dur- ing the interval, the band of the 2nd, Battalion of the K.O.S.B.6 rendered selections under the direction of Bandmaster W. H. Fitzearle, A.R.C.M.. which were much enjoyed.

The concert will be repeated at the Royal Naval Canteen Theatro to-night at 8.30 pm.

TROOP CONCERTS.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BAND

TERRORISM IN SHANGHAI,

DRAMATIC MURDER OF COAL BROKER.

A Chinese coal broker by the name of Ling Toong-pau, living at 127 Enet Yalu Road, Shanghai, was murdered by five armed assassins na he was walking with his wife in an alloyway near their home at 10.15 o'clock last Thursday night. Two of the men alleged to be con- rected with the crime, have beon

arrested.

The broker and his wife were friends and while walking through returning home after visiting the dark lane, five men approached them, threw an electric light on them and, without saying a word, fired four shots. They then ran away before police could get to the

scene.

Two of the ahots entered Ling's body. He was put into a ricksha immediately by his wife and taken 10 St. Luke's Hospital, but he died Iefore reaching there.

Two Men Charged,

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The two "men who have been ar- rested" in connexion with the crime were brought before Judge Ling on Friday in the Provisional

0 Enough (Shak.). Court when it was brought out that 10 Object. Ling's wife had recognized the mon 18 being former friends, with whom 14 Baby's bed,

13 Boy's name. hey had some trouble over a ramb-17 Long violent speech. ing game during the Chinese New 20 Ravished with delight, Year.'

21 Acid. 22 Fang1 cells. She had no more than reported 22 this to the police in Harbin Rond 23 A three at cards (Shak.). station than one of the accused came 25 Chose by, ballot.

28 South African striped antelope. in to inquire about the murder.

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Louza district at his home."

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SUCCESSFUL EXERCISES.

B. I. COMPANY GAIN. FIRST PLACE,

H.M.S. Castor, of the Second Cruiser Squadron, headed the Flect in order of merit, with 146 successful exercises, a good total, although below those of the Haw- kins (164) and Vindictive (185) which topped the two previous lists..

AT PEKING ROAD.

Another excellent concert for the troops was given at the Peking Road Y.M.C.A., Kowloon last evening when the band of the 1st. Batt. Northamptonshire Regiment, by permission of Lt. Col. S.H.J. Thunder, C.M.G., D.S.O., M.C. and officers, played selections. The lat ter included "A Coon's Day Out", "Wedding of the Rose," "Samson On the mercantile side, the and Delilah." "The Grasshopper British India Steam Navigation Dance, "The Shoe," and "The Company has regained first place. Geisha." The band was conduct with 111, which it lost in the

ed by Mr. W. Cresswell, L.R.A.M. previous quarter to the British The programme also included a Tanker Company, which is now number of well rendered vocal and third with 103 Second place is humorous items, the artistes,being taken by the P. and O. Company, Mrs. McLeod, (mezzo-soprano), with 110 exercises. Results deem- Mrs. Mather, (elocutionist) Missed worthy of special mention in- Puncheon; (vocal selections), Mias clude those obtained by the steam- Achison, (elocutionist), Mrs. W. ships Kaying and Sunning, in Johnston, (humorist) and Mr. A. China, which engaged in con- Chapman, (tenor)..

tinuous signalling by semaphore for approximately three hours The with the sloop "Bluebell. steamship Maloja is also com- mended for exceptionally good flashing signals with the Castor at distances of from six to eight miles,

PROPERTY SALE:

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ELGIN STREET HOUSE AT $25,600.

There was a fair attendance at Messrs. Lammert's Auction Rooms yesterday afternoon, when pro- perty situated in Elgin Street, Victoria was put up for sale and kuncked down to Mr. Sang Fat at $25,600.

The property n question was Section E of Inland Lot No. 119 together with the buildings there- on known as 40 Elgin Street. Opening at $20,000 with bids of $200 acceptable, brisk bidding took place,

competition with keen amongst the prospective buyers. The highest single bid was $600 in the earlier stages, but the sale was concluded at minimum raises as stated above.

THE BALKANS.

COMPLETE RUPTURE EETWEEN YUGO-SLAVIA AND ALBANIA.

Belgrade, June 15.

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The Albanian Minister has re- ceived his passports and leaves immediately. The Yugo-Slav con- suls have been instructed to leave Albania. Router.

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