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HONGKONG TATTOO.

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY ASKED TO HELP.

THURSDAY,

JUNE 28, 1928.

thay, might co-oporates They had THE KOWLOON-CANTON resume working, and bring in

no need to bother with scenic ef- fecter electric lights as the Lormer were being looked after by Mr. Geo Duncan and Mr. Ander- son, while the Navy and military would make themselves, respond bid for too latter. The show woma probably timed to start af halt. past eight on each of the evenings of the altos in September.

There would be no difiqulty with Hunt, but it was in actually getting

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WHY DO WE SUFFER PAIN!).

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trains which had been standing all day a parlous points on the Hao The benadelal results of the Pain is a symptom. It in pa. underground telephone cable were ture's method of calling attention RECEIPTS NEARLY EQUAL, 1984]xperiences, as painterrupt to some vital need of the body.. ed communication with all parts of When the blood is thin the nerves EXPENDITURE

The Ine was possible throughout are undernourished. It is only Considering the continued state them through the blood, that the ful service in running golfers plied. Pains of lumbago In the of unrest In South China and the. The motor coaches rendered use- elements they need can be sup general trade degression in the trains on Sundays, thereby affect the back, rheumatic pains in the in September, by taking "la hand the scenery, and light added Mr. Colony throughout the perioding economy in locomotive power.

Members of the Philharmen Society met in Messrs. Matheson's

board room yost to discuss the question of helping with the Tattoo to be held

blood. a spectacular scenario. The pro the scenario going that they re-under review, the railway may be From April 11 to December 20, face, tell the story of thinning

said to have bad an unusually suc- they were also utilised in an en- deavour to meet repeated requests Ject

was outlined by Mr. J. H. Hunt quired the help of the Society

In reply to a question by the coasful year, the receipts prac from golfera, for an additional and after little discussion Sub Committee was appointed to cop-chairman Mr. Hunt said it was sug-Hically balancing the working ex afternoon train out and late sider the matter with the co-opara- rested that the scoriario should be penses, says the annual report of train back. These trains were discontinued after the latter dala for lack of support,"

Expresses to Canton,"

Build up the blood with Dr. Wi làms Fick Pills and see how these symptoms disappear. The discovery of a learned and skilful perience, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills medical practitioner of long ex The disturbed conditions pre-

bave been recognized throughout vailing in the neighbouring Pro

the world as a blood and, nervs vince of Kwangtung caused con

The Railway workshops were topic of exceptionally great merit siderable anxiety at times reguri- ing the safety of through traffic kept extremely busy especially for close upon forty years. Your with Canton, and working arrange since the decision to haul, the own chemist selle them, or vent ments with the Chinese Section of through express trains to and to you post free one bottle for the line presented many difficulties from Canton by British Section $1.60 six bottles $8

Dr. Williams: Medicine Ca, 60, owing to the frequent interfer engines. M

In order to do so successfully it Klangse Road, Shanghai. ance of the various Chinese mill-

tion of the A. D.O. Jag Held for three nights but at the British Section of the railway, course, depended on many things The President of the Society, Mr. They hoped to seat about 6,000 C. E. H. Beavis was the chairman, people... other committee members present being Mr. W. H. Fitz-Earl, A.R.C.M. Mr. R. R Davies, T. V. Harmor, Mr. D. M. Richards, Mr. R. Donner and Mr. A. E. Stone,

There was a fair attendance of members.

The chairman said that Mr. Hunt had iven them a general idea of the proposal but of course it was in too early a stage to conte, to any de- finite decision. He proposed that a Sub-Committed be appointed to enquire into the matter

The chairman explained that the Philharmonie Society had

ansist been naked to the Tattoo but at the present moment they did not know very much about it. They did not know what they were to be asked to do and he himself could not give them any information. Mr. Hunt, how ever, who was the secretary of the

Sub-Committee Formed. General Committee, knew what sort

The chairman repeated his pro- of assistance the Bociety was to be asked to give, and after he had exposal, adding that the committaa sities, a through service of trains

Notwithstanding the adver plained what was required, the sub would be composed of Mr. W. between Kowloon and Canton was

A.R.C.M., Committee would go into tho mnt- Fitz-Earle,

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In answer to a question as to how many items the Society would be tary factions with the worlding of was first necessary to alter the at

called upon to take part in: Mr. that Section. The unreasonable watering system to permit the run attitude of the Canton labour through to be made without stop- Hunt replied he could not give that unions, and the ever-present ping for water on routes information as they were awaiting danger of molestation by banditti "The who successfully broke the track the result of the meeting. Society will not be involved in and pillaged local trains on more than one occasion, all added to any expensas," he added,

the trouble of the Chinese Sec tion officials.

ter.

and

Mr. Hunt apologised for the absence of Mr. Sutherland went on to read extracts from a pamphlet which is to be circulated describing the proposed tattoo and Its purposes.

Director), Mr. R. R. Davies (Hon. maintained throughout the year, Producer), and Mr. T. V. Harmon one express and one slow train bệ>

(Hon. Secretary); and added that

Alterations were made to six

engines to enable them to be cou- pled to water tanks built in 80-ton covered goode wagons hauled be hind them. Three wagons "wère Atted with 6,000 gallons capacity ings for this purpose, and the ar reel tanks and fexible hose CAD rangeident proved highly suCCESS,

This additional train.baulsga;

PIANOS.

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GRAMOPHONES.

made it necessary to introdice a RECORDS. the committee should co-operate day during the first half of the night shift of fifters to uhintain with the A.D.C. and report back year, when arrangements between"

to the full commitee as soon as the two: Sections were "doncluded the express ongines in a constant possible. The chairman continued for. British engines to haul the state of efficienty To the end of stainswore haulede to and from that the Sub-Committee would express trains all the way to the year, 728. of those expróbá bear in mind that the Society had Canton

Amicable Relutions.

Dealing with a proposed scenario Mr. Hunt remarked that it was written by a Scotsman, so that they a programme for next, winter: would be very near Scotland. He which, of course, they would have

On June 1, for the first time emphasised that it was not cut and to carry through and they could dried and they wanted help on the not allow the Tattoo to prevent since the line was opened, a Bri- proposal right from the beginning. them from carrying out that pro-tish engine hauled a train through to Canton. This event resulted in Any suggestions would be very gramme.

The proposal was seconded by further co-operation between the carefully considered. Mout them were amateurs but they want- Mr. A. E. Stone and carried."two Sections, and from the 20th

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It is gratifying to note that not

ed to make it a huge success and Mr. Hunt remarked that even June onwards two express trains. Withatanding, the adverse condi

he wanted members of the Society.

terest in the Tattoo as anyone else. Giving an outline of the proposed scenario, which would be altered

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and adapted as thought fit, Mr. members could help in any way gains were run punctually do with heavy differences in previous TSANG FOOK PIANO

Hunt said it consisted of five the border of England and Scotland episodes. The first was a scene on Metris dances and Scottish songs. The second episoda would be at the "Red Lion" at Ashdale, in Bucking hamshire, at the present day, show

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to feel that they had as much in-f the Society found itself unable each way daily (with one or two tione prevailing in the Cojony and DONANI

to help the Tattoo he asked them isolated excoptions) were run, South China, the Revenue account for personal assistance. It was, hauled by British engines, doing shows that operating expenditure he said, a very big venture with a the journey of 111 milcs in 8 exceeded revenue only by the small- lot of hard voluntary work. If hours and 45 minutes. These amount of $2,844.50, compared by Interesting their friends, buy-time and gave general satisfaction years, Indicating an Improvement he would be extremely grateful to the route gained on established ed. ing tickets or joining committees to the travelling public with whom which it is hoped may be maintain- Had It been possible to include in popularity. them.

the Revenue Account Instead of Bit DesiVœux Road, Central It is pleasing to record the very the Income Account the sum, of amicable relations existing be$9,784.56 in respect of transport ing folk enjoying themselves with Mr. A. E. Stone naked If Mr. Hunt tweon the British and Chinese of Government passengers travel- of the line, which ling on duty and other services more Morris dancing and English could say, more or less for the Sections songs. It portrayed the arrival of benefit of the Sub-Committee, how greatly facilitated the above, and

railway tickets issued to scholars the Hunt (Fanling) with hounds much help they would be likely to all other working arrangements, rendered, also ordinary fares for and the appearance of the Town receive from other members of the thereby enabling a really sound free, the revenue would "huwa 'ax-

From the present train service to be maintained in Crier, announcing that war bad community.

the Brst time since the adoption of been declared, and making a very project it would require "pret the face of many obstacles, to the ceeded the working expenses for strong appeal for recruits. The heavy singing, and we know the mutual benefit of both Sections no the new ayátem of accounts,

The results of the past five years men would rush to the call leaving difficulty we have had even with well as the community.

The inauguration of a regular were as follows: the ladies weeping and this would a full chorus like Merry Eng mark the general end of that and to fill the City Hall, and we

all know, that singing in the open and punctual service of express belezas opisode.

air. Is much more diferit. "Mr. trains seems to have marked a new Lear Gross Working Net Continuing Mr. Hunt explained Fitz-Earle's band was to be well era in the history of the railway Brints Gapenses Lon that the third episode would denote in the front, continued Mr. Stone and it is confidently anticipated 1923 474.721.78 528,513.18 48,791.36 the departure of the troopship, and they had to get over that diff that in the near future, Improve 1924 420,180.38 507814.12.187,628.27 which would bring in the Navy, ficulty, (laughter). There was a ments on the Chiness Section to 1925 480,578.81 520,901:45 99,823,18 with bands playing and flags dying.very strong probability that the the track and rolling stock will 1826: 538,04478 839.787.86-1013743.07 The fourth eplaode would show the Sub-Committee would find it neces enable these through services to 1927-718/42485 715/769,11 2,144.58 safe arrival of the troopship, and the soldiers in the desert where sary to call for outaide assistance be greatly improved in speed and there would be a fort in charge of and he (the eponirer) asked whether Mr Hunt could tell them Arabs who would at first show whether they could look for nay friendliness to the British ssidiers. They would later show treachery help in that direction. which would make it necessary, for the British soldiers to take the fort. That part would be played by the military, continued Mr. Hunt. They would take the fort in true military fashion and the man- oeuvres would be well done, as the fort would be blown up each night. The fifth episode would illustrate the return of the troops to the "Red Lion." Then there would be more rejoicing and singing, ending with "Home Sweet Home.".

Scenery and Lights Provided. Continuing Mr. Hunt said that If the members of the Philharmonic Society thought that they could help the Tattoo, and it was certain that they could, they might appoint a Sub-Committes who would be put In touch with the A.D.C, with whom

SALESMAN SAM

MILLY TELLS ME.OUR HORSE WAS SICK YESTERDAY IS HE ANY BETTER T'DAY?

WHY SHOULD HE BE?

Mr. Hunt replied that they were depending on the Philharmonic Society to take the matter in hand. They were much better at that kind of thing,

comfort."

Troops Increase Traffic.

and hire of stock for the first Debita in respect of demurrage

eleven months, were accepted by the Administration of the Chinese The arrival during February Section, and the accounts adjusted and March of various units of the accordingly." The Claims for Sus- Shanghai, Defence Force resulted pension of Traffic, however, were in considerable additional activity not accepted, and the total out- on the line, as until billets were standing at the end of the year prepared for the influx of troops, was £993,449. the railway was called upon to convey large numbers to camps in the New Territories. In the short At Portsmouth the Commander- space of five weeks, about 5,000 In-Chief, Admiral Sir Osmond men with their equipment were Brock, and the Mayor, Conneille, transported outwards, and by the Privett, laid wreaths at the Naval 2nd April all had been returned. War Memorial and the City On the motion of Mr. Stone, the This placed a great strain on traffic Cenotaph in commemoration of the chairman was thanked for presid-resources, particularly the pro-anniversary of the Battle of Jut

vision of coaching stock, but with land.

The chairman thanked those pre- sent for their attendance and re- marked that they had better, leave the matter to the Sub-Committee us he thought' no useful purpose would result from present discus ston.

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