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WOMAN'S BUSINESS.

FORGED CHEQUE.

LIVELY DEBATE AT YMCA. HEARING ADJOURNED UNTI

Yet another success for worden was recorded when after a lively

NEXT WEEK.

THE HONGKONG · TELEGRAPH,

debate at the European YM.C.Ating, in deafslant in the compra

The case in which Fung Haoi last night, the meeting decidedly dore department of the Netherland quashed a resolution to the effect India Commercial Bank, is charg-

CORRESPONDENCE.

MACAO RACES.

(To the Editor, Hongkong

- Telegraph.)

Sir,-A few weeks ago I was look- that women have not justified themed with the forgery of a chequeing over your paper, and in the Cor- selves in business.

The function was the first of the of $60,000 was again called before respondence Column, I noted how your Mr. R. E. Lindsell yesterday after-writer, "Backer," was suggesting to

improve the Mucno Race steamer

1000.

for Hongkong visitors.

I am glad to note that all the ar- rangements appear to have been car- ried out, as in the last meeting there was ample time to catch the steamer. This is highly commendable to their officials, who seem to be exceedingly minor cautious criticisms.

over

even very

错

FRIDAY,

21 YEARS AGO.

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EXTRACTS FROM “TELEGRAPH” FILES,

The Following items are from the Hongkong Telegraph for the week ended October 20th, 1906.

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The annual meeting of the Parace Cricket Club took place at the Pur see Club.

OCTOBER 21, 1927.

MYSTERY FILM.

"THE CAT AND THE CANARY."

The current attraction at the Queen's Theatre is the film ver- sion of the very successful stage. Cat and mystery play "The Canary," a tale which deals with

The rate of the dollar on demand the will and last wishes of a rich was 2/2 1/16d.

and eccentric old man who stipu- Intes that his will shall not be read unti: twenty years after his death. It is kept in a safe in his mansion which falls into disrepali and decay and which becomea a "spooky" old place by the time the relatives have to gather in the dining room to hear the will read.

The Lusitano Football Club

opened the season with five teams.

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The following comprised the team for Hongkong in the Interport rifle match: Major Chitty, Capt. D'Oyly, Mr. R. G. Munro, Mr. J. C. Gow, Sergt. R. Lapsley, Sergt. Major Andrew, Mr., J. Pidgeon.

season in connexion with the Y.M.C.A. Literary and Debating Club, and there was £1 most Mr. F C. Jenkin, instructed by enthusiastic gathering," including Mrs. H. C. Macnamara of Messrs. a large percentage of Indies, the Deacons. are prosecuting on behal Helena May Institute having been of the Yokohamn Specie Bank and invited to take an active part in the defendant is represented by

What happens that night is in- support of their sex.

deed hair-raising and thrilling The subject was lightly dealt Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. D. H. Blake is watching the case on behalf of the with and ultimately the discussion Ming Fat Hong, in whose name In connexion with this letter, I

The film has been extremely well resolved itself more be less into a the money was alleged to have

resident in this

directed, acted and photographed, wish to add that as consideration of the anying

port for many years, I am in a position

and Miss Laura La Plante takes to say that the inhabitants here are

the lend in an accomplished man- "Woman's place is in the Home been drawn by the defendant,

Mr. Jenkin asked for an ad- getting more and

interested in Pony

ner. The remainder of the cast is "Pray, sir, say no more

Racing There

was a satisfactory leave the room,

There was a free fight at Kow-a strong one and the film is well or madum dies," journment of the hearing as he ex- quoted the Rev. H. A. Wittenbach, plained that he could not present attendance of loen? Chinese and For-loon Tong among the labourers worth seeing.

The remainder of the pro- in the course of his closing his case fully due to the illnesstuguese in the last meeting and though employed in building the Kawlcon-

they are still new to the game, yet Canton Railway.

gramme is also attractive speech in support of the motion, of Sergeant Carey, who was carry-

see them backing quite heavily, which and with due deference, it is ing cut certain investigations on

goes to explain the good dividends on, mere mal behalf of the prosecution.

lle Both days, probable that other were equally considerate, with the mentioned that since the defead- result that the ladies won their deant was on bail it would inflet no

fugther hardship on him. bate from every standpoint.

ness, but

whether women'

The

Mr. Lo expressed surprise that the sence of Sergeant Cany should prevent the prosecution from opening their case. He had understood that the whole case of

to refer to the others. The only' Mr. Jenkin informed his Ware woman, he urged, justifled in go-ship that he felt there was no ing into business, was the woman need for the $10.000 cash bail. The forced to work for her own sup-$10,000 security which defendant port or for her family,

There is a general feeling in Macno that more Race Meetings should be held in order to encourage the sport- ing circle to take up jockeyship which, in turn, will mean that more owners would be coming forward,

Hotel

Owners

MACAO, BACKER.

The Volunteers went into Camp at Stonecutters.

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The marriage was announced of

Mr. E. K. Hallifax to Miss Eveline Wilson.

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RECOVERY OF ADVANCES.

Across.

1 Overstrain.

& Ridicules.

10 Relating to a barrow.

12 Tinman,

The appointment was announced or Lt. C. W. Beckwith, R.N., to actporation. Is been named defen- 23 Interfered.

The Philippine Refining Cor-11 Impregnated with salt. as Harbour Master.

dant in a suit filed with the court 16 Consumes, of first instance of Manila by the 19 Valley. International Banking Corpora 21 Come face to face with.

On October 14th. occurred the disastrous burning of the .s. Han-

Mr. P. S. Cassidy presided. The Rev. H A. Wittenbach, in proposing the motion, asked the meeting to avoid the tendency of

In this way, this dull port will have pointing to individual cases.

an occasional shaking up to life with discussion was not whether eat the procesyon rested on certain the influx of visitors from your port, tain women had succeeded in busi-photographic evidence, which Mr. Commercially, the business will im Macnamara mentioned at a pre-prove and it is high time that hotel whole had justified themselves in vious hearing. Ile added that accommodation and cuisine be made

convenient. more business.

Attention could be drawn to rest on the 10,000 cash bail to early breakfast and proper service if kong-Canton run, while berthed at Union Trust Company of New 25 Seed covering.

there was also the question of in-ahould make it their point to supply low, a river steamer on the Hon-tion. The latter firm seeks to re- 22 Appendages.

cover P.5,812,000. The Central 24 Pertaining to wings. many successful women, but as a be considered.

they are out to make a few dollars the wharf after arrival here from York City was named co-defen-27 Bound. gentleman he was not permitted

Canton in the early hours of the Yours, ele,

morning. She had on board about dant as trustee under indenture 28 Sulien. 3,000 Chinese passengers. Soon the refining company.

29 One who rests. after her arrival, cries of "Fire"

The sum sought, according to 31 Unrestricted. 000, the amount of advances to 31 Places of security. the complaint,, represents $2,906,- 32 Finished. were raised, and though steps were

36 Noise made by a lion. outbreak the dames soon obtained have been made to the refining car- a strong hold, and it was evident portion since April 4, 1923. The 38 Aged that little could be done to save the International Banking Corpora-30 Fart of the foot. vessel. Most of the passengers tien

has a valid 40 Earthenware cup used claims that it

uminations. were still slumbering in their cause of action against the refin 45 Insect. cabins when the alarm wasing company for the recovery of 46 llaving no feet. raised and panin occurred, this indebtedness and also for the 47. Recite."

among the lower enforcement of certain liens 18 Those who receive. particularly. deck travellers. The Chinese securities held by the bank upon 49 Roman magistrates. sized, their belongings and certain properties,and assets of Men, women, and children were trampled upon, and the only exit became blocked by the mass of struggling humanity. A large antruber of persons either jumped or wore pushed overboard and es coped the flames only to meet denth by drowning.

had already put up was quite sat- KOWLOON CHESS CLUB. Wer hate taken to cope with the

dent. This was allowed by his worship.

He argued that women's sphere was the home; they were not just fied in taking up business as a career, nor in working up to a cer- tain point and then getting mar ried. The latter adventure was merely displacing men for the sake of pin-money. Short-servicr

Women,

a

The case was "adjourned until Friday next.

SERVICEMEN TO DE

ADMITTED FREE.

might so call them, were keeping Menerieff and others on Friday, 251 Nightingale) presiding. He was made a mad rush for the gangway, the refining company,

men out of jobs not because there. were more efficient, but because

were

they

(Woman's voice: Shame).

paid leas

Wages

Domesticate the Animal

The annual meeting of the Kowloor Members of the Armoured Cay Chess Club was held at the premises Company of the Volunteers are giving of the Central British School yester. farewell diner to Lieut Ray evening, Mr. J. S. Smith, in the absence of the chairman (Mr. G. F. ported by other.members of the com mittee.

The accounts for the year, show Miss Birt declared that the lasting the club to be in quite a satis

put to the spenkor hud muđe i large numb factory position, were

Je bad meeting and adopted. unproven statements.

It was stated by the secretary that conla Miss Couch, the longer of theid in effect that women

it was anticipated there would be a opposition. In the course of Lot possibly succeed in business

series of tourunnients for members to spirited reply, said that women therefore they had-not

keep up interest in the game, while had only to come into.the wilds or

it was hoped to arrange matches with It was her view that if women

outside clubs. Both the Colony's a pince like Hangkong! 10 see what had not justified themselves in Championship and the Championship a man could become if left insiness, then a large number ef himself. He walked flnu! in the wonderful men directors were los weirdest garments, was absoluteling, their grip by continuing to at the mercy of his "B," and their offices with inefficient and afterwards thought he was deeply incompetent people. considering some subject which 'really levas the pancake in action. ·

Laughter).

The expression Woman's place Women were able to tame this is the home" was a horribly wild beast and turn bin into a tantalising remark to muro or less domesticated animal them, at usless the men became capable at least ; of berlingormons she did not quite see perambulator (laughter. Now it could be done about it.

1

Tantalising.

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Rockets were fired to call for as- sistance and among those sent to the scene to render help was a de-

scene.

manual engine. The Naval Yard also sent a contingent to assist the and Brigade who were early on the Shortly after four o'clock in the morning, His Excellency the Governor (Sir. Matthew Nathan) arrived at the whart but by then the vessel was burning fiercely and already doomed. some

constituted a grave menace to ship-

of

men appeared in want to keep the Laughter), women indoors, but why should

There were three million" sur they not go out and acquire anus wemen at the end of the war. outdoor complexion, instead of shadered to think how many buying it always,

there were now. Miss Couch also commented on

Concluding, Miss Birt said that the great brains with which men women were coming more and were credited, but, wondered how more to the front as opportunities many of these wonderful men do-were given, and that they had ing the world's work could get abundantly justified themselves along without a woman'secretary. by their success up to the present. Some of them seeded two womea (Applause). to look

after that wonderful Several members of the audience brain, even if only to open the contributed to the debate, among window when he

feeling the comments being:

sleepy after tiffin.

Incapable.

WAS

Mr. C. E. M. Terry, seconding"

The "Hankow"

of the Club will be run in the neartachment from HMS. Flora, with future.

The question of admitting services men in the Club was discussed, it being that the club be apen to Ariny and Navy mien Tree of charge.

Mention was

made of interport matches but it was pointed out that the lack of radio facilities in Hong kha.made it difficult to engage any of the neighbouring ports in a series of fame. The Naval muthorities, will he approached in the matter and ping in her inmediate vicinity, and

may passible that the Club

be

all these vessels were quickly towed granted the use of a set on one of 11. M.

out of danger. She was completely Ships. The following afficials were elected: gutted. the whole of her valuable President, Mr. G. F. Nightingale; Se-cargo, worth over $1,000,000, being The official report of retary, Mr. . H. Smith; Treasures, lestroyed. Mc C. E. Wong: Captain, Mr. D. E. the number of persons in this ter- de Carvalho; General Committee, rible disaster gave 25 as being Messrs. C. M. Sequeira, J. C. Faers burned on board, and 45 as having and H. Randall

SHANGHAI BOWLERS.

PLAY GOLF AT FANLING YESTERDAY.

in ·

The Shanghai Interport lawn bowlers paid a visit to Fanling lives. yesterday and indulged in 2

game

been drowned in the harbour. The Captain was Mr. B. Branch, who is now Official Measurer in Hongkon and the other officer were Mr. N. W, Holmes (Chief Officer), Mr. Geo. Willoughly (second mate), Mr. Jas. Christie (Chief Engineer), Mr. J. Thorburn (Second Engineer) and Mr. Thos. Nisbet (Third Engineer). You use bait when. you go fish-

There were very few Europeans on ing. You also put women

board and none of them lost their allices.

The "Hankow," which was Which may not have feel of

a paddle steamer of just over 3,000 the motion, said that only by subelag, but what about the face.

of golf on the old course. They tona, had been on the run for a ordinating everything else to

If Mr. Price were a clergyman were accompanied by Mr. D. Tem-number of years. business could women justify The would know that women do not pleton, the Vice-President of the themselves in business. The want to pour their woes only into Hongkong Lawn Bowls Association, average woman was incapable of the ears of other women.

Mr. AO. Brawn, Inspector W. subordinating anything to busi- I said there was no room in the Kent and Mr. R. Smith. They left

choral Instruction in

and ness, and she was therefore not aw Courts for women but I was Kowloon shortly after ten o'clock orchestral music is now being given at the Club hoitae, to privileged convicts at Parkhurst justified in taking up a career-referring to the Bar, I said nothing and took tiffin

might in about the dock. A

returning vacuum cleaner

Hongkong yesterday Prison. An orchestra has been be sub- these mechanical days

A friend of mine married a busi-evening.

Last night the Interport bowls formed to assist at the chapel ser- stituted for a house wife, but a

woman. Judging by her little boy could not say his pray cooking she must have been

team were the guests of Mr. A. Ovices and prison concerts, and a in Brawn. They return to Shanghai to- choral class (with weekly practices) cleaner (laugh-leather goods.

with the popular day on the Blue. Funnel S. S. is equally W. J. K. Sarpedon.

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