THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
MONDAY, JUNE 20,
1927.
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SATURDAY NIGHT'S EXCELLENT CONCERT.
The inquiry into the death of a Chinese who was killed by a fly- Seldom or never has such ing rock during blasting opera galaxy of local talent appeared bestions at Morrison Hill on June 2, fore so large an audience as that was concluded by Mr. R. E. Lind- which attended the grand concert sell at the Central Magistrasy on given under the auspices of the Saturday morning when the jury Naval and Military Y. M. C. A. at returned a verdict of death by the Theatre Royal on Saturday misadventure. The jury added night.
the suggestion that "as would in any case have to be stop- pod during blasting, temporary canvas screens should be erected at the mouths of adjoining streeta during blasting operations to pre- vent fragments from blowing through to the streets concerned.
The ambition of the promoters were more than realised and the long and varied programme of vocal and fastrumental items was carried througle without a hitch. The theatre was packed with servicemen and the vociferous manner in which they applauded each contribution was aufflelent Testimony of their appreciation of the excellent programme ar ranged by Mrs. Costen and her band of workers.
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At Saturday's hearing, Dr. A. Cannon testified to the cause of death being due to shock and haemorrhage following a fracture of the skull and a lacerated-brain.
In directing the jury to return Owing to a alight-cold, Signora a verdict of "death by misadven- C. Guzman, who was to have taken ture," the Coroner pointed out that part in the programme, appeared there had been no evidence of cri only as one of the accompanistsminal or gross negligence on the with Mrs. F. Austin, Mrs. H. part of the foreman. He intimat- Woods Mrs. C. P. F. James, Mred that the jury might consider 1. McCandliss and Miss V. Jef-the suggestion put forward by Mr. ford.
Brown about putting iron plates
in position to prevent rocks from blowing out.
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Place of public contest. Mexican tree.
Five lucky number prizes were drawn for by Mr. G. W. C. Burnett during the Intermission. wheu Mrs.
In deeming this suggestion im- 10 Costen announced that a similar practicable in view of the tremen-11 concert would be, held in two dous amount of blasting taking 13 weeks' time. Through Mr. W. A.place in the vicinity, the jury Hannibal, the first part of the pro- made the suggestion stated above. gramme will be contributed by the Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club, who will stage "The Man in the Bowler Hat."
sword dances and Highland flings. 24 The Queen's Regiment male chorus 25 Mrs. Sanger's Contributions, of nine gave "Oh Peaceful Night" 27 and "Lille Tommy went afishing."29 Mrs. Richard Sanger deserves Drummer Stewart assisted by his 31 special mention for her contribu-Jazz Band, gave a "fast but not 134 tions, which could not have been furious", item and proved himself 37 more favourably received, On to be a very skilful dancer and 38 hoth her appearances the applause was long and loud and she was obliged to give an encore each
me,
Khan's "Ave Maria," in which the singer was accompanied by Mrs. F. Austin (piano) and Mr. J..Braga (violin), was perhaps the most popular piece of the evening. The soldiers showed a fine appre- ciation of music and Mrs. Sanger soon won her way into their hearts.
Miss Aileen Woods, also made two appearances and delighted the audience with "The World is Wait- ing for the Sunshine," "Down Honolulu Way," and "ra All Alone," "The Sunshine of Your Smile," Moonlight and Roses," and "Cherie, I Love You."
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37 Social position.
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44 Circuit court.
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Forest-tree.
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At the conclusion, Mr. Ingram commented on the large amount 43 of work put in by Mrs. Coston a and 46 she was loudly applauded.
The tentative dates for future events are July, 2,16 and 30.
THE BETTER JOLE.
Miss Capell's Troupe Again
Please.
The Band of the 1st the. "J-Pan" Cameroniang and Concert Party combined to make Saturday, night's entertainment nt the "Better Ole" Y.M.C.A., Kow-
Dr. R. McCandliss, who has been appearing in the weekly "Cheer Ooon, "The Skipper" and "Dune" desery ing the applause the pieces were accorded. His "La Paloma," in Spanish, was also well received.
Italian Duet.'
ane of the outstanding successes of the many concer's given for the benefit of the troops under the auspices of the Y.M.C.A. Entertainment Committee.
Conducted by Mr. Horace E. Dowell, L.R.A.M., the band were an instant success, rendering: Mesars. N. E., Gardner and G. many pleasing items, including d'Aquina in their Italian duet, "Militaire Franels." "Coppelia,' BARRACKS EXPLOSION. Mimi de din non torni," "The Bohemians," the "Raymond"
OFFICER AND SEVEN OTHER RANKS INJURED.
One officer and seven other ranks were injured at Hillsborough Barracks, Sheffield, in mall week, by the explosion of a fuse, which was being used for drill purposes, and which was thought to be a dummy,
brought down the house. Their everture. Yeaman of the Guard voices blended excellently and selections, and the "Cameronians Rounds of applause many regretted that they did not Rant." appear again during the second, Krected the conclusion of each item and encores were freely From his large and varied fe given.
half.
pertoire, Harry Ore chose those The "J-Pana" offered no fewer
two well-known pieces "La Cam-than twenty-five items, and special panella" and "The Turkish Patrol" mention should be made of Miss and his selections were in accord-Violet Capell and Miss M. Glendin- ance with the likings of the an- ning. Miss Capell, in addition to dienec, who showed as much ap- her much appreciated dancing Lleul. A. Findlay had his rightpreciation for the classical music turns, brought down the house hand blown off, and also received as they did for the lighter stuff, with her "Runnin' Wild," and wounds in the head, neck, and
scored another success in partner lovesick couple.
will recover,
The more sentimental music was
chest. Mediéal opinion is that neably balanced by Messrs. W. A. ship with Mr. C. D. Lake as the Hannibal and G. W. C. Buranit, Miss Glendinning, one of the A sergeant and six gunners were who supplied the humour. The youngest of the party, was accord- also treated at Sheffield Infirmary for minor wounds, but were not de-former's numerous storica, in-ed a wonderful reception in her
cluding the one about the "Highly dancing display.
tained.
Major H. E. Lane, commander of | Educated" Sergeant Major, were The whole Company gave Miss Q. Battery, Field Artillery, an- well received, while Mr. Burnett Capell, the director, excellent sup- thorised the following official was also a great success.
port, and the audience was more Other items deserving of men-than appreciative of their efforts. statement:
by The artistes included: Miss P. "Lieutenant Findlay was ex-tion were the contributions plaining the working of a fuse to some of the Servicemen themselves, Capell, Miss E. Rose, Miss B. detachment of gunners this including the "The Thin Red Line" Walker, Miss Audrey Steel,. Misa morning. The fuse exploded and and "H. M. S. Pinafore:" by the I. Schierhorst,, Miss D. Capell.. he was seriously injured and seven combined bands of H. M. ships Miss M. Gittins, Miss R. Wong, Miss M. Glendinning, Messrs. 0. or eight gunners were hurt. The Frobisher, and Delhi. oficer and the injured men were The military men were repr D. Lake, A. W. Ramsey, T. V. Har- taken to the infirmary in ambul- sented by the pipers of the Cam-mon, E. P. Lenfesty, G. Arnold, antes."
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