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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

PIRACY ECHO.

HAICHING OFFICERS AT

UNIQUE FUNCTION.

MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1930.

A FALSE ALARM.

PIRATES BELIEVED ON A PRESIDENT LINER.

reason to

AT SEA'S MERCY.

SHIP BLOWN ACROSS ATLANTIC.

ART EXHIBITION.

FINE WORK BY CHINESE STUDENTS.

VICTOR RECORDS

for

ANUARY

including

22193/A Little Kiss

22108

"I'll Be Reminded

♫1 Love the Moon ||Bellove it or Not.

A unique function insofar as it It is revealed that a Doline Lino

Rugby, Jan. 18, An exhibition of the work of the. was the first social affair` given ship, the s.s. President McKinley, The three-masted British students of the Lai Ching Art by the Honourable Company of sent out distress signals, follow schooner Neptune 11, of St. John's, College, Wongneichong Road, Master Mariners in the Far Easting the supposed discovery of Newfoundland, a wooden vessel of | Happy Valley, was opened was held at the Hongkong Hotel pirates on board, in the early 126 tons, has been towed into on Saturday. Nearly 200 draw- on Saturday night, when fifteen hours of Friday morning,

Tobermory Bay, on the West coastings were shown, embracing from beginners' efforts guests were entertained to din

From enquiries made last night, of Scotland, by the lighthouse work

mature students. ner in honour of Capt. O. H. Far following several rumours to the steamer Hesperus after remark to that of rar, O.B.E." and officers of the effect that pirates had been found able adventures. She was literal-The exhibition is well worthi mak- Haighing, whose herale defence of aboard the liner, it was learned blown across the Atlantic. Ining a special effort to visit. their ship against

For the Western artlat there are a desperate that a wireless message had been the wrong direction. gang of armed pirates was one of received in Hongkong at 4 a.m. on

The Neptune II. left St. John's many drawings which are worthy a coastal of study. The Chineso possess in a the most sensational happenings Friday from the President Me on November 29 on of fast year. A quiet but Kinley. The message stated that voyage of 100 miles to Newtown, very high degree the apprehension thoroughly enjoyable time was the liner was near Amoy at the She was within 30 miles of her the

Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland. of design and form, and many of spent by all who attended, a ex-time, and there was

drawings exhibited ara cellent menu being provided and believe pirates were amongst the palled by head winds to make, for The

intended part when she was comparticularly lovely in (design. the consts being brief and the steerage passengers.

control of the medium point.

the open sea. Her crew were the used is also admirabic, and" The Naval Authorities were las captain, mate, a crew of three, and this is a very interesting part There are only five members of

mediately communicated with, five passengers; including old of the technique to the Western the Honourable Company of Masand, it is understood. arrange || women.

artist. It is best seen in the draw- ter Mariners in Hongkong, these ments were already in hand to Without warning there eate a Inge in Chinese ink, where colour, being Capt, R. H. G. Ashby, (Ma despatch aid to the vessel, when a hurricane, before which the ship or rather the depth of colour,, is rine Superintendent China Navi further message stated that all was driven helplessly. The Cap-suggested by tone values. gation Company Limited) who was well.

Lain had no idea of his bearings. The drawing generally... is of n presided. Capt. T. W. II. Hoso-

Subsequently enquiries reveal With boats and bulwarka smashed, very high standard. It is difficult good. (Assistant Harbour Mas-

had been the bunkhouse washed away, and

to realise that in many instances ter), Capt. J. R. G. Wyatt, (Hared that the message bour Qfce), Capt. P. R. Gay Cum-sent out in good faith, in the only two spokes loft in the steer it is the work of students of a few belief that pirates were on board, ing wheel the Neptune II was at but a search of the ship proved the mercy of mountainous seas for months' training. The representa- tion of the subjects are, of course, seven weeks,

strange to the Western vision, and there was no danger.

ideas, Chinese drawing being al- by NAT SHILKRETS ORCHESTRA most entirely emotional and decora

Ing. (.. Hopsang), and Capt. T. T. Laurenson, D.S.C. It was unfortunate that Capt, Laurenson was unable to be present swing to sickness and the wish was ex-

pressed that "he would soon be completely restored to health.

The Guests.

by RUDY VALLEES YANKS

22190

(If I Can't Have You

22201

You Can't Believe My Eyes

by the HIGH HATTERS.

(Through (Why Do You Suppose

TSANG FOOK PIANO CO.

(Entrance Ice House Street.) Telephone C, 4648.

The vessel was well provisioned, but there was anxiety that the water might run out, which, even-tive. Merchant Navy and of the Senior tually became a grave possibility. Services, and it was a great pleas

The exhibition is open for four At last 1 rocky coast sure to us out here to read of reached. It was Ardnamurchan will take the opportunity of visiting Was days, and it is to be hoped many the decoration that His Majesty Point. The schooner's distress it to see what beautiful work is The quests of honour were Capt. the "King has been pleased to be was observed from the lighthouse, being done in the Colony. For the 8, Des Voeux Road, Central. 7. H. Farrar, O.B... Mr. R.stow upon each one of you. On which signalled to the steamer convenience of European visitors Perry. OBE, Mr. A. F. Johnson. Feehalf of the Honourable Cou-esperus.--British Wirclees.

each drawing is numbered, and M.HE.. Mr. P. C. Dayon, M.B.Kany of Master Mariners ex-

titled, with the artist's name. in. The other offers. Mr E. Kowell, and our heartiest congratula-

|English. All visitors are cordially Mr. A. de Mello, M.B.E., and Mr tried to visualize to myself an ublicity and praise that had bee: find several young people in attend-

tions to each one of you. I have

rather overwhelmed by all the welcomed. European visitors will Cheong Yan-tak (wireless opera- tor) were unable to be present any Other guests were the Hon. Com scenes that must have taken placere to them. Coneluting, Capance who will be delighted to escort Lain Farrar remarked. "Since them around, and translate inscrip- mander G. F. Hole. RN. Retir the bridge of that little yes the piracy I have got corns for tions or explain anything in con- ed), Harbour Master, Commander sel in the darkness of the night. saying nothing but brand new nexion, with the pictures,

shoes to wear (laughter). On The general excellence in so good behalf of my brother officers and that it is difficult to select for spe of you knew only too well what I thank you very much"cial mention, but the following have

(applause).

outstanding qualities: fate would have been in for you had you been overcome by the pirates. It would have been death In a ghastly form.

necasions "those, stirrin

only # handful of

Klore

J. B. Nevill. "D.S.O., Deputy Harwich bour Master, Lreat. Commander foreign officers at your disposal. 1. S. Crawford, H.MS. Sirdar. Throughout the attack each our Lient. Commander E. W. B. Sim, H.M.S. Sterling, Mr. W. J. Stokes, Mr. A. 1. White, Mr. C. G. Pardue, Capt. 6. D. Whyte, Capt. F. Baylis, Capt. A. C. Kennedy, Mr. R. W. Barnett, (S. C. M. Post) and Mr. D. J. Evans, (Daily Press),

Historical Episode.

41

Mr. A. F. Johnson anid he thought the British Navy should lso be given some acknowledg- ment for the good work they did. The work of the Navy, he added, was very much appreciated the Merchant Service.

No. 1. Rain Seene, by Mr. Pau Shui-you (Principal), a Chinese. ink drawing of great benuty, and emotional truth.

No. 4. Spring, also by the Prin, by|cipal, is a time pixample, of Chinesa After the Joyal toast had been

"By your actions you have. in

figure drawing and colouring, honoured, Cat. Hosegood prethe most gallant manner, upheld. A toast to "Other Guesia" was

No. 10. Chrysanthemums, by Mr. posed toast to the Master of the the prestige of the Merchant proposed by Capt. Gay Cuming.Pau She-feng, a coloured drawing Company of Master Mariners, His Navy and your deeds will go After the toast had been drunk of great beauty, the flower on the Royal Fischners the Prince of down in history. It is very re the Hon. Commander G. F. Hole extreme left being very fine. Wides. When this had been duly retiable that your Third Officer, replied. He said that speaking on observed, Capt.

No. 6. Chrysanthemums by Mias Wyatt posed Mr Kingsly Frank Wondwar, behalf of the other guests they Chan Tse-yin and Goldfish by, the a silent toast in the following met his denth at the hands of the felt it a great honour to be invitsame artist are exceptional in de- words: "Gentlemen, I ask you to pirates, but he died as a xentleed on the occasion of the first sign and drawing. rise and drink a silent toust to man and a very gallant officer in dinner party given in Hongkong the late Third Officer, Kingsly the execution of his duty. Frank Woodward, who was killed while performing his duty.”

Toast to Gallant Officers.

No. 78, & Flower Study in Chinese

No. 17. Red Plum, by Miss Ho Hung-lal, a large bold design of great beauty and merit.

by the Honourable Company. Heink by Mr. Yuen Ngan-ming, and "It must have come as a won anderstood there were only five

No. 16, a Study of Peonies, also in derful relief to you when H.M. members of the Honourable Com Chinese ink, by Miss Kong Sai-wah, ships arrived on the scene, the pany in Hongkong and that the Sirdar ad Sterling, and did such Company was a very much sought are both fine emaples of colour sug The Chairman" then pronesed a wonderful work in fighting the after and "closed" Company, as gestion by tone value. Joust to Capt. Farrar, OBB fire and assisting your vessel back only 600, of which number no less there was a total membership of the offers of the s.s. Ifalchinx.to Hongkong. He anid:-"Gentlemen, owing to F.

Chan 600 were kept in the British the regrettable absence of Capt.

"Captain Farrar, in conclusion. Isles, leaving only 100 for colonial

No. 150. Dragon Flies: by Miss; distribution. Some of those Chun Woo, is a fine design and Laurenson. 'it has fallen to, my

would like to point to the colonial members were the hosts | exceedingly well" drawn. lot to propose this toast to the motto of the Honourable Company that night. The 100 members were No. 109, Flowers, by Miss Fung but before doing so I would like Master Mariners, Loyalty and distributed among the whole of Mulching, is also fine in design

Service. You have achieved the British Merchant Navy in the and drawing, di to make a few remarks. In the loyalty to your owners and to each Colonies and it was not. a large first place this Is the first 1-other in your wonderful defence tance in which the Honourable of lives and properly. Service Company of Master Mariners have

wallant, officers of the Hatching,

number.

Thanks of Guests.

Roses by Miss Leung Sin-yes and Goldfish by Mr. Yu Fook-Chuen aro No well drawr that it is difficult to appreciate is the work of ever held any social function in the you have set a grand example to

It must follow, continued Com- | students of a few months' training. ar East or in any other part of the whole of the Merchant Navy: the Entire outside the United your deeds, and on behalf of mander Hole, that those 100 mem-

No. 50, Stark on a Plum Tree, the Honourable Company of Mins-bors were very carefully selected The stork Kingdons

is finely drawn. I know of a no morter fariners I once again offer and to be the guests of those very Eventide, a charming design and fitting occasion than the presentou our heartiest congratulations, carefully selected gentlemen was exceedingly well drawng Both of ne in entertaining you officers Gentlemen, I ask you to rise and indeed an honour on the first oc- these are by Mr. Fung Shiu-hong, to this dinner to-night. Speaking drink to, the healthy of Cuptain Casion on which they gave hos-

These are but a few of the many on behalf of the Honourable Com Farrar and his brother oflicer pitality. at a social affair. On be charming and beautiful drawings pany of Master Mariners, it in

half of the other guests, the sneak which are deserving of special men- er said he thanked the memberation. Especially skilful ure the very much indeed for their hos-Birds in Flight, movement being pitulity: (applause).

suggested by an economy of the line that is astonishing—~W.N. ·

Capl, Farrar Replies.

an honour to have you ag cur chief the Hatching." enests and we very much appre- giale vour acceptaiice and pre- Sence here to-night.

of

Mr. Duxon said that on behalf of his brother engineers who, un- fortunately were unable to attend, he would like to announce that they appreciated very much indeed the honour done to them.

In replying, Captain Farrar "Captain Farrar, I do not wish said that after listening to the to say to much about the gallart | complimentary remarks of Cap defence and victory attained by tuin Ashby, he felt rather dif- yourself and your officers in the fident in speaking but he must riratical attack on your vessel, as I say, on behalf of himself and his I am se you would all like brother officers, that they felt very

Captain Baylis said that on be Target the terrible ordeal and proud to be entertained by men half of the other guests, he would strain that was put upon you..so|representative of such an emun- like to express deep regret at the I will tonely, therefore, on a few ent body as the Hourable Con absence of Captain Laurenson, in other points.. Captain Farrar.pany of Master Mariners, who re- which the Chairman coneurred, re- the gallant fight that you and presented the greatest of the marking It was sincerely hoped your officers put up on this great in British shipping. As ra- that Captain Laurenson would soon casion, I may say, has receivel gards the piracy itself hla.brother! be all right again as he had only the admiration of the whole of tits officers and himself, were feeling taken to his bed that day.

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