1929-02-16 — Page 19

SHAMEEN ANNUAL, REPORT.

MARKED INCREASE IN

122

POPULATION.

CORDIAL RELATIONS WITH THE CHINESE AUTHORITIES.

THE WATER PROBLEM.

G17.

Chinese-1924,

3,292.

FANLING HUNT.

STEEPLECHASE MEETING

TO-MORROW.

[By "Ringtail."};

With a very reprezentative num- ber of the Colony's best steeple-

THE HONGKONG - TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1929.

LA ARGENTINA'S ... TRIUMPH.

DELIGHTS BIG AUDIENCE AT THEATRE ROYAL

MACDONA PLAYERS.

BIG SUCCESS IN "THE PHILANDERER."

..

The return visit of the Macdonn Players, who appeared in one per formance at the Star Theatre, das contenters entered, the race WONDERFUL DISPLAYS Kowloon, Inst night, when they

presented meeting of the Fanling Hunt,

a Shaw play now to which is to take place on Sunday Amongst the crowded audience Hongkong. "The Philandorer," at- at Kwanti Steeplechase Course, which assembled at the Theatre tracted a large house in spite of Royal last night to see La Ar-the counter-attraction in Hung- gentina, the world-famous dancer,

should be n success.

The ex-

The Very Idea!

In the men's hairdressing saloon following notice has been posted: of a large store in Liverpool the

are instructed not to introduce "Silent service; our attendants conversations unless they are in- vited to do so by our patrons." the men's department.

The injunction applies only to

There are five very interesting

"The innovation hus proved races on the card, consisting of there must have been many who kong. As before, the artists acted most successful," a head of the a handicap event, a terms race, wondered how it would be pos-up to a high standard and Inter-n said. "It is more or less a two cross-country events, and, asible for one artiste, ñssisted only preted "the play in a

matter of psychology," he added. The report of the Shameen maiden race for entrants who have by a planist, to all the whole bill. equally as praiseworthy as when plc, but on the other hand some manner "It appeals to quite a lot of peo- Municipal Council (British Con-not won a race this season. If any of these feared that the they presented a number of Shaw's think it unneccesary. Some men cession) for the year 1928 has

There is no question about the display would suffer in conse-works a few weeks ngo.

are inclined to think if the atten- just come to hund, and contain popularity of these small country quence, their misgivings, were many points of interest. One of meetings, as the attendance in-soon dissipated, for from the very ties of a philanderer and hin love but we do not want a conversation The story concerns the activi dant does not talk he is a bore, the most noteworthy is the mark variably shows, and it seans to start this really wonderful waman affairs, the title role being taken forced on to a customer. For nine ed increase in population as me these meetings are more like-held all spell-bound. compared with the previous year.able every time one goes to aceplanation is that La Argentina is in a polished manner by Terence out of len men a visit to the hair- the census being given 13

them. In a steeplechase meeting no ordinary dancer, and Carmen-O'Brien. Two girls concerned, dresser's. is a soothing operation; follows:

there is always an element of un-cita Perez no ordinary planist. Grace Tranfield and Sylvia Craven, many men also like to think over Non-Chinese-1924, 633; 1925, 679; 1920, 427; 1927, 487; 1928, certainty and so long as the rider They are in a class to themselves, were portrayed by Daphne Carr business problems without being remains on top and the pony keeps and their work is so cleverly ly, both of whom made a big

and Katherine Carlton respective distracted." 11,048: 1925, on his legs one always has a terwoven that an impression of

The proprietor of a large hair- 1,013; 1926, 803; 1927, 1,094; 1928, | chance, Maybe this is why n de- perfect poetic beauty and unity success of their 'parts. The re- dressing establishment said that

mainder of the cast were no less loquacity among ent but can always be had about is conveyed. Mr. Strok has brought at home in their various roles and dying out.

barbers was A glance at the re- many fue artistes to the East, but Totala-1924, 2,181; 1915, 2,298; runner. 1926, 1,230; 1927, 1.581; 1928, sulle of the last few meetings will none greater than La Argentina found much favour with the verify this, and, considering the | The memory of her visit will ling- The Chinese residents on the class of ponies which have beener long in the minds of all who

is regrettable that this island consist entirely of servants. known to run into places, I am had the joy of seeing her. talented Company were only able The population is the highest for of the opinion that one can always In attempting to convey some to give this one performance when three years, the figures for 1925 get a little with a judicious hand-idea of one's reactions to the passing through Honkong, and

famous theling of a few five-dollar bills.

artiste's being taken previous to

interpretative their possible return at a later boycott of the 21st June, after It will give some idea how the genius, or to describe her varied date would be much appreciated. which the Chinese population sport interests some of the lovers contributions to last night's pro-. was reduced practically to all of the cross country and sticks, gramme, we must plead the inade- and the foreign population by when such enthusiastic sports quacy of ordinary language. II.M.S. Somme left Wuhu for quite 40 per cent.

from Cantou send their ponies would be true to say that these Hongkong yesterday, being due to down to race at our meetings. things cannot be described: La call at Shanghai en route, H.M.S. During the last few meetings Argentina must be seen to be ap- Sepoy is due to sail for Shanghai

or for her art to be at two o'clock, this afternoon. has gradually improved, and I understood. She has made for the class of the ponies competing preciated of have no doubt we shall have some herself enkes

even better racing after the an- nual Jockey Club Meeting, when new owners will be able to my some of the ponies which will be offered for sale.

1,930.

3

Crime Reports.

the

Very good reports are made both on the police and on Fire Brigade.. The crime reported during the year totalled 31, with 28 arrests, well as 55 minor offences.

·

It

a place peculiarly her,

audience.

It

own; comparisons with others are mimicry; whilst in the dance with quite out of place. In all her out music, "Seguidillas," La Ar- work last night she stood out as gentina excelled herself. an apostle of grace and beauty, of

be ho

were

"Good gracious, it would never do to have such a notice," was the reply elicited at a women's fash- ionable hairdressing salon. "Our customers like the nasistants to talk to them. Women are always ready to discuss fashions, style in hairdressing, amusements, and so on. Such a rule would cause an air of stiffness which would be un-, comfortable for everybody."

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I am surpriced at nothing a wo Judge Thompson, K.C., at Bow

man says nowadays.

Nottingham witness-There was a stationary trameur coming in the opposite direction.

too.

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sorry

Mr. Ricketts, 'prosecuting for a railway company at Clerkenwell-- A special note is added to the effect that very close contact has

refinement and of charm. What} And so one could go on, writing More women than men nowadays been kept hetween the Shameen There will be a special train was especially noticeable, too, was in rapturous terms of all the other cheat the railway.

Willesden woman-My husband Polier and the Canton Police from Kowloon Railway Station at that in interpreting the varying dances, each with Its own charm and that very cordial relations 1.50 which will return from Fan-emotions which her dances reflect and distinctiveness. Suffice it to keeps telling me to get a separa have existed between these two ling at 6.27 after the races. There ed, not only were her feet, her say that when the end of the pro- tion so that he can go back and bodies during the whole year. will be plenty of time after the arms, her hands-her whole body, gramme came, with a dance giving live with la mother again.

No fire was reported on

Agent at Glasgow-The law in the last race for fans to collect on then fuet-employed, but her facial Impressions of a bull-fight, there island during the year, but early last event, have something warm expressions revealed her as a great was a great outburst of applause this case provides that the defen- In December a large ennflagrant the refreshment bar, and, if actress as well as a wonderful and cheering, which did not sub- dant should be brought in person tion occurred on the Shakee side needs be, take shanks pony back dancer,

side until this wonderfully colour--and this is a limited company. of the canal in the native city, to the railway station by way of

Opinions will paturally differ ful number had been repented. It Glasgow woman, charged with when, owing to the high wind a breather

regarding the numbers in which should be added that the effects drunkenness, at Rothesay I'm blowing from the north, a large If ponies run true to form, to- the famous Spanish dancer was which the artlate produced with very sorry I came to Rothesay, number of aparks were blown morrow should be a favourites' seen at her best, for we all take the castenets were simply amaz- Magistrate-We are very over the Hongkong Bank Building day and all the best ponies should away with us from performances ing. it. The Shanern fire engine waspects have a kindly look about correspond with the understand-music provided by Carmencita held the action of a father who and other buildings adjacent to run favourably, so punters" pros of this kind impressions which A word should be said of the LA London Magistrate has up- kept exceedingly busy 0311 the them,

Ing that we ourselves bring Back Band damping down trees. I have not been able to visit to them.

That all her enn Perez, who not only rendered plano insisted On his 20-year-old and roofs of buildings near

by the course during the week, but tribations"

marked by solos with marked skil! but played daughter being in by ten o'clock and fully demonstrated

I have been informed that every superlative brilliance there will for every dance, with one excep- every night.]. eficiency.

thing is in apple-pic order and the

denying, but there tion. Shio contributed greatly io. going should not be too hard con- will be general agreement, we im- the evening's success, a circum- Though at twenty-one you may

have a vote, sidering the dry spell, My selec-agine, that one of the very finest stance which the audience readily examples of La Argentina's art acknowledged by the appreciation was provided by the Fire Dance demonstrated after her rendering from the ballet, "Love of the Sor-of "Viva Navarra." cerer," which is described as a

The only regrettable circum- ritual dance for driving away evil stance was the delay of half an spirits. In this, the artiste was hour in the starting of the pro- amazingly brilliant, and the vivid manner in which she interpreted samme. We were misinformed yesterday in the statement that Ja the primitive passions will long be Argentina had arrived early in remembered,

In all her items, La Argentina mer by which she arrived from (tho day; in point of fact, the stea- was arrayed in costumes which Shanghat did not come into port can only be described as master until after 8' p.m. In the circum- pieces, and these had the effect of stances, it was quite a creditable adding to the wonderful persons- fent to stage the performance at lity with which all her dancing is all last night. imbued. A striking example of this was seen in "Cordoba," which There will be one further chance" was most impressive in its state for Hangkang to see the famous lines. "Lagarterana," a peasant dancer, for it is announced that dance of the Province of Toledo, she will appear again on the 26th was another triumph, noteworthy Instant, after her return from for its quaintness and elever Manila.

Proposed Volunteer Brigade.

$1

1st Race,

1 My Lady 2 Caligula

3 Grey Eyes.

2nd Race.

1 James Pigg

Council has now called for Lions are:-- Lenders for the supply of amuller tre engine with the neces- sary hosé and will ask the rate- payers to vote a resolution em powering the Council to arrange an increased overdraft with the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation to' cover

the cost,. which will be about $3,900. In the event of this resolution being passed, it is proposed to. form a Volunteer Fire Brigade to this engine.

man

The public Works Department) reports that 15 far no roads are concerned, only mainten ance work has been carried out and patching to the extent of 7,158 square feet has been com- pleted. Three new re-inforced concrete police sentry boxes have been built to replace the old wanden ones which were beyond repair.

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Water Problem.

The only scheme of great im-

2 Dumbell

3 Caviare

3rd Race. Ace of Spades

I 2 Durham

3. Kam Ling.

4th Race.

1 Kangsu

2 Newfoundland 3 Blotting Paper.

5th Race.

1 Movanagher

2 Tap Sinc

Tarzuli.

3

THE GRAND CANYON.

& Continued from Page 8.)

portance. carried out during the try to know everybody. But that year has been the construction of is too big an enterprise to think

sump under the Municipal of.

4

All night we travel through New

Pier, Shameen. On this subject the report atatea:-"During the Mexico, and morning finds us de- course of the year a great amount canted at Clovis, on the farther of difficulty was experienced in edge of it, for breakfast. This is maintaining a standard of purity all I have seen of New Mexico- of the water supply as required by nothing. But a few miles farther. the Medical Officer of Health is the border of Texas, and we owing to the excessive silting up shall travel across that immense of the river. This silting choked State all the day and all the next the suction boxes of the main in-night and a good deal of the next takes for the waterworks and had day....I have heard a great deal to be removed several times by about Texas, and am looking for dredging.

ward to seeing it.... "All aboard!" the

water

"In consequence, drawn in was practically a solu-obtained further advice

from tion of mud constantly stirred up Hongkong which was

in agree-

was on

As

been solved

by the propellers of the various ment with that already given. It eraft using the pier at Shameen is hoped that with this schemo for landing passengers, in fact completed the supply problem for the supply of water to Shameen Shameen will have

two or three occasions for some time to come, and that maintained with

the utmost the high standard of the quality of difficulty owing to the pumpa be the water will be well maintained. ing completely choked. remedy, the present scheme of a in cost of dredging which way in- The scheme should prove a saving sump was devised by the Director creasing annually, and also be of Public Works, Mr. C. E. Watson, means of cutting down consump- M.I. Mech, E., M.J. Loco. E, andtion costs slightly." the Council submitted the plans to Major Ulivecrons, Engineer-in-reports a..very healthy year in The Medical Officer of Health Chief to the Board of Conservancy spite of long apelis of heat during Works of Kwang-tung, who very the summer. There was a mikl kindly gave the Council the banc-opidemte of influenza, but the Ait of his wide experience, and who dengue opidemic of 1927 was not added the connecting wall from repeated. Two cases of typhold the sump to the Bund, to form a crib, and agreeing to the entire

were reported. scheme.

The annual general meeting of ratepayers has been called "for Thursday, ́ ́28th Inst. Mr. J. T. "Before finally deciding on the Consul-General, will preside.--- Brenan C.M.G., H.B.M." Acting construction of a sump the Council Our Own Correspondent,

Less Dredging.

CLDEN BY META SZAYNA, INCA

HEO. U. K. PAT. OFT.

"Come on John, I'm sure Junior wouldn't care for one if they're not registered.” .

That doesn't imply, I would have

you note,

That twenty years should find you

free With a perfectly independent key, Papa, that kindest and beat of

тел,

as said that you ought to be in

And if your looks you are keen

by ten.

You must always be sure of, your

to keep

beauty sleep.

>>

When later on you are wooed and

wed,

Why, something more may per-

haps be said. And your husband, when your de-

sire is known,

May give you a latchkey of your

own.

When a girl is scarcely out of her

teena

She isn't a woman by any means. And papu expects when he hears

your knock

To find that it isn't past ten

o'clock.

If you go to the pictures and take

a friend

You must come away before the

end.

But keep up father? It isn't done, At least till a girl is twenty-one.

You are perfectly right if you-

think a key

Ia, in symbol of glorious liberty. But if you would use it, truth to

toll,

It is needful to own the door as

well!

Women are the wits nowadays. For every amusing speech that I hear from a man I hear 'several from women, says a Home writer. Here are two examples. We were discussing the new nknoter. One praised the design, another critlelsed the drawing. They were called beautiful, they were de- nounced 04 undistinguished. There was said to be too much on them, and they were belauded for their economy of decoration, At last a woman spoke, "I don't liko them" she said, and then added, to entisfy the curiosity our looks expressed, "they buy no little,"

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~B.—” “Good-bye, "friend," "good-

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