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NEW ADMIRAL ARRIVES

SIR FREDK. DREYER

IN HONGKONG Succeeding Admiral Sir Howard Kelly

Commander-in-Chief,

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China Squadron, from Saturday next, Admiral Sir F. Dreyer ar rived in Hongkong this morning by the P. & O. liner Ranpura. accompanied by Lady Dreyer and his staff. No offcial arrange- wel- made

menta

were

to

Como the new Commander-in Chief, who will not actually" re-. Hleve Admiral Kelly until Satur- day morning.

On Saturday, H. M. S. Suffolk will break the lag of the new a.m.,. "Commander-in-Chief nt 3

and will salute the dag of Admiral Kelly with seventeen guns, HM.S. Kent returning the saute,

Admiral Kelly, after inspecting A guard of honour at Queen's Pier at 10.20, a.m., will cross the har- bour in the Green Barge and will embark aboard the P. & O. liner Corfu, which leaves for London. at noon.

Courtesy calls will be made by the Commodore and the G.0.C. British Troops on the new Com- mander-in-Chief on the same morning, and at 11.30 a.m. Admiral Dreyer will call on His Excellency the Governor, afterwards return-i

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1933,

A how picture of the Schneider Trio, with their harpsichord. They are giving a recital at the Roof Garden of the Hongkong Hotel on Monday night.

SALE OF PONIES.

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WINNERS PURCHASED FOR GOOD PRICES

A number of good racing ponies," including many winners, were dis ing the calls of the Commodore ed of by public roup, conducted and the G.0.C. His Excellency by Hughes and Hough Ltd. at the the Governor will return the paddock of the Hongkong Jockey Commander-in-Chief's call at Club racecourse yesterday. The full 12.30 p.m.

list of ponies sold, their prices and names of sotne of the purchasers is given below:

FOUR MOTOR MISHAPS

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NONE OF A SERIOUS NATURE

SCHNEIDER TRIO

FURTHER RECITAL

KUPEIKOW FALL DENIED

STUBBORN CHINESE

RESISTANCE

Peking, Mar. 8. Chinese and Japanese forces came into contact this afternoon eight miles to the north of Kupei. kow, the Japanese shelling and bombing the Chinese positions, but at 5 p.m. it was stated that Ku- bands of peikow was still in the the Chinese. Reuter.

Chinese Stubbornly Resist.

Tokyo, Mar. 8. While some press despatches report that the Japanese troops have now occupied all passes across the Great Wall, press re ports from Chinchow declare that Kupeikow has not yet been taken. On the contrary, heavy fighting la taking place at Sanhsienfang, ten kilometres northeastward, neces sitating the despatch of Japanese Luanping reinforcements from

and aircraft from Chinchow.

Fighting is raging with the Chi- nese forces atubbornly resisting.

Router.

= RADIO BROADCAST

PLANO RECITAL FROM

THE STUDIO

From Z. B. W., on wave length of 355 metres (k/c.).

5-8 p.m. European programme. 5-5.18 p.m. Operatie. Pagliacci Selection (Leoncavallo}'

New Queen's Hail Light

Orchestra. 9441. The Meistersingers-Selection

(Wagner)

Reg. Band of H.M. Grenadier

Guards. 9424. 5.18-5.15 p.m. Instrumental Violin Solo-Nocturne in E Flat

(Chopin) Violin Solo-Gavolta, from Partita

in E Major (Bach-Kreisler)

William Primrose. 9258. Piano Solo-Minuette from Suite

(Suk) Piano Solo-Berceuse (Chopin)

Ignaz Friedman. 12260. Violin Solo Waltz in C Sharp

Minor (Chopin) Violin Solo-La Capricieuse

(Elgar)

Bronislaw Huberman. LX137. 5.45-6.25 p.m. Orchestral and Band Music. Peer Gynt Suito (Grieg)

9375/2876.

Chinese in Shelters.

Peking, Mar. 8.

Reg. Band of H.M. Grenadier Cabling early this morning from

Guards. 9384/9385. Kupelkow where he has just arrivTula Merry Pranks (R. Strauss)

Orchestra of the Brussels ed from a visit to the front lines, ON MONDAY

Reuter's special correspondent

Royal Conservatoire, Another big musical treat is states he found the Chinese troops

6.25-7 pm. Variety, Nine Japanese aeroplanes bomb-Song-Linger a Little Longer in

the Twilight promised for Hongkong on Mon- dug in shelters on heights.

hamlets as

Song-Love Me Tonight day, the 13th instant, when the

special correspondent Binnie Hale (Soprano). DB970. world-famed Schneider Trio willed several Chinese give a recital at the Roof Garden Router's

at 9.15 rode back to Kupeikow. He saw Organ Solo Underneath the

Arches of the Hongkong Hotel, p.m. Possessing excellent acous two hamlets where there were no

unneces- Organ Solo-The Old Man of the

Mountain

Quentin Maclean. DR939. tie properties, the Roof Garden Chinese troops bombed

Vocal Medley-Have you Forgotten should prove an ideal venue for sarily. the concert, which will be of

Columbia Light Opera Co. most attractive order.

Vocal Duet Round the Bend of

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Kupeikow was bombed this mor- ning, but no damage was done, the benibs falling on the muddy fields. Not even the camels trotting very slowly with heavy loads, were hit.

Flying Tourist, $110, Mr. Woo Lai. Lin: Manna, $60; Golden Arrow, $240, Mr. Peter Young; Sakate, $60, Mr. S. W. Tang Common, $75,

Pharo, $90, Captain

A feature of the programme will N. Rojedratriy, Chin Kee Tin Tac, $110, Mr. L. G. be the giving over of the whole of Frost; Pocahontas, $110, Wilson; O Muun, $45, Mr. D. Wilson: the first part to harpsichord music, French: Yellow Underwing, $105, Mr. A. V. from the works of old masters-Renter, Kinchin; Stickybeak, $340, Mr. G. English, German and

$300, The instrument to be used. has

Mr. D.

No fewer than four minar Harriman; Green Butterly, co. never been played upon before in

motor accidents were notified to the police yesterday, two of which occurred in Hillier Street, in the

Central district.

Sui Ping-chaung reported that he parked his car in Hillior Street yesterday morning, and while the vehicle was there an unknown larry collided with it, causing slight damage.

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Mulane, $50,

11.

$100;

fine

South of Wail.

Peking, Mar. 8." Japanese planes came south of the Great Wall this afternoon for Jehol and bombed a village near the first time since the invasion of Miyunhain, which the Chinese

forces are using as a base in con- nexion with Kupeikou.

DB962.

the Road Vocal Duct-Silver Hair and Heart

of Gold

Layton and Johnstone. DB989. Band Jolly Old Christmas

Christinas Treo Band-On a

Debroy Somers Band: CB56. 7-7.18 pm

(Ketelbey) Three Fanciful Etchings (Suite)

Albert W. Ketelbey's Concert Orchestra conducted by the

Composer. 9406/9497.

..7.18 p.m.

Closing Local Stock Quotations, 'Selected London and New York Stock Quotations, etc.

7.30-8 p.m. From the Studio.

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A Pianoforte recital by Mr. Harry

Programme.

Orc.

Mr. W. T. Stanton; Joaquim, $370 Mr. S. W. Tang; Firefly, $100, Mr. Hongkong, being a much larger A. H. Patts; Anniversary Eve, $140: and in every way superior mode! Lobster Bay, $60, Mr. A. H. Potts; to that used at a previous recital Choctow 11, $30; Chateau Bay, $110, Mr. Y. M. Loo: Encounter Bay, $230; here. It is a six-pedalled instru- Poverty Bay, $300, Mr. Y. M. Looment, and is of remarkably

$330, Captain R

The second part of the pro-

The Japanese report that Kupel- Helvellyn, $300, Mr. V. R. Gordon tone. Golden Star,

Mr. Tam gramme will comprise two plano Rock, $150, Mr. L. G. tries, by Brahms and Areasky, kou was occupied at noon to-day

$220, Mr. W. H.

both beautiful works. In the was denied here. to-night, though Frest; Magnolia, While reversing his car in Hil- Choy: Gee Gee, $85, Mr. Chan Sum; hands of such accomplished musi- it is admitted there have been fur

$120, Captain R. II. Mouldians as

the Schneider Trio,ther bombing of Chinese positions. lier Street, Chan Kal-wan struck a Valelap, $100;

Wagga, Yellow taxi, damaging the bumper.

Glen these compositions are sure to be-Our Own Correspondent

Chiang Kai-shek's Movement. Knocked down by a motor cycle. Esk. $630, Mr. Li Lan-sang:

Nanking, Mar. 8. $680, Mr. Li Shio-pang: Gold immensely enjoyed.. ridden by Wong Yee-wing, a boy 250, Mr. H. J. Law; Rosebud, The Schneider Trio is also to

$260,

According to reports received H. Mould; Tulla, give a recital at the Canton Club, his forehead and was removed to $90, Captain R. H. Mould; Tiptop, Shameen, on the 14th inst, at here, Chiang Kai-shek has passed hospital for treatment. The ac- $106, Captain R. H. Mould: Ajax, which the harpsichord will be used. Chengchow enroute to Peking. He cident occurred in Pokfulam Road 3300, Col. R. B. Chusons;

M. Lou; Good Morning, Mr.

The programme for Monday's recital is stopping at the various points

to inspect troops. is as follows: near the junction of Third Street. $100,

General Ho Ying-ching, War Mr. F. Label; Highjinks,

1. Suite by old Composers: (a)

Peking for A ricksha puller, Ngai Yee, was 11, 260, the victim of the fourth accident. 300, Mr. Chiu Kee; Wayward SS16 Choral L. Couperir, (b) Menuet Minister, has left

$800, Dr. Lee Stlu-ki; Overall, He was pulling his vehicle along Mak Chai; Gold Bridge, $300, Rameau, (e) Largo Lully, (d) Paotingfu meet Chiang Kai-shek Des Voeux Road West, whem he

Li Shiu-pang: Sam, S86: Won- Muselte I. Leclair, (c) Fuguette G. who is expected there this after-Batts. South Wales Borderers, con- was struck by a public motor car.

derful Chivalry, $75, Captain P. V.Handel. Harpsichord, Violin, Violin-neon-Reuter. He received head injuries.

and Brave Chop $70, Mr. cello. Williams

2. Air H. Purcell. Violineello and Chee Kin.

A number of limits was not reach-Harpsichord.

aged 10 years, received injuries to Box,

8100. Captain R.

ENJOYABLE CONCERT

AT THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME.

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A large and appreciative audi- ence of Service and civilian friends assembled in the large hall at the Sailors and Soldiers' Home Just night on the occasion of another of the many excellent concerts which are being arranged by that institution for the benefit of its patrons.

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Cernation

Impeachment Against Tang.

Nänking, Mar. 8. ed and many ponies were withdrawn. 3. (a) Fura g minor G. Frescobaldi, The Central Control has passed These included Night Patrol, Pride (b) La Poule J. Rameau. Harpsia bill of impeachment agalant Tang Yu-lin for the unauthorised of Tsingtao, Just Imagine, Spey, Red chord Sole.

4. Trio op. 8. Major: Allegro surrender of Chengteh.--Reulor. Butterfly, Per Se, But After That,

Scherzo (Allegro" molto). Kilrea, Gold Mine, Gold Gift, Sweet con brio.

Im-allegro. J. Brahms. Piano, Violin- Life, Chiu Quan, Northern Star,

cello perial Hall and Biscuit.

BILLIARDS TITLE.

All Seats Reserved for Saturday's Final.

CONCERT. AND DANCE.

All seats for the final of the Colony's billiards championship have

Part II.

Peking Uncertain.

Peking, Mar. 8. Official circles to-night were unable to confirm the report that Trio D minor. Allegro moderato. Tang Yu Lin had been arrested Scherzo. Elegia. Allegro non troppo. near Hsifenkou and executed. A. Arensky. Piano, Violin, Violincello. Some of his valuables removed from Chengtefu have been re- covered, but-84 trucks missing.

are still

club premises on Thursday March 16, commencing at 8 pm.

The valuables include treasures The Annual Dance in connexion with the presentation of the trophies from the Imperial Palace at of the Steel Coulson's Billiards Jehol.-Our Own Correspondent. League and the Colony Billiards

Accepts Blame.

Peking, Mar. 8... Championship will take place at the

The resignation of Marshal Garrison Lecture Hall on Saturday

and

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1. Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven)

2. Autumn Song (Tschaikowsky)

3. Homoresque (Tschaikowsky) Intermezzo in E (Scott)

4.

5. Value in A fat (Scriabine) 8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report

8.3-9.16 p.m.

cert.

9.15-9.45 p.m.

Chinese Studio Can-

A relay of the Band of the Ist

ducted by Bandmaster J. L. Gecks, from Mount Austin Barracks, by kind permission of the Officer Command- ing.

9.45 p.m. Chinese Studio Concert. 11 p.in.

Rugby Mid-day Press News. Close Down

All records in the above European programme are kindly supplied by Messrs. Anderson Music Co.

OBITUARY

BROTHER OF SECRETARY FOR CHINESE AFFAIRS

The death occurred at Brampton, Cumberland, on January 25, of Mr.. Frederick James. Hallifax at the age of 68..

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The son of the late Mr. B. Halli- The programme, which was in

fax, an Indian tea planter, Mr. F. the very capable hands of Mrs. Sprague and Mr. Mathieson, pro- been reserved, and no further tickets March 18. Dancing will comment Chang Hauch-liang has been con- J. Hallifax was born at Darjeeling and educated at Blundell's School, vided an evening's entertainment can be issued to the public to watch at 8.30 p.m.

As in previous years admittance to firmed.

The Chinese press version of Tiverton. He entered the Straits of a very high standard, and all the match between A. J. Osmund and

and a certain number of invitations Marshal Chang's resignation tele- Settlements Civil Service artists were loudly applauded and J. Jorman at St. Patrick's Club on this dance will be by invitation, only encored. It would be difficult to Saturday night.

The total number of seats avail- is being despatched in the very near

His service with the George accepts blame for the loss of Jehol "single out individual items, as the able is only 40, and these have been future to all Clubs who entered the gram says that the Young Marahal Cadet in 1893. rendering of songs by Mr. W., reserved for club members and com- Steel Coulson's, League

Members of the St. Patrick's Club and Points out that there were sev- Town Municipality extended from desirous of attending will cral causes for the loss of Jchol 1907 to 1911 and then from Penang Houston Bailey and Mrs. F. Por- petitars and a limited number for the tallion and the tenor solos of Mr general public.

failure to inspire confidence and his President of the Municipality there Li Chor-chi in Spanish and French The match will commence at 7 p.m. make application to the Hon. Secre- province, but among them was his Mr. Hallifax went to Singapore as of the until 1918, when he was transfered. The orchestra for this dance will failure in the direction

Johore

acting General left nothing to be desired. Prof. with an irterval between 8.30 p.m. tary of the Club.

and 9.30 p.m. The game will be of

be composed of Mr. Cyril Decks and campaign. The message also says to S. Maklezoll gavo a masterly ex-

the Prisons OBeers dance band that he has met with increasing Adviser. Clubs Annual Concert.

this oc- difficulties in recent months and hibition at the pianoforte, whilst 1,000 up,

head of the Singapore of the St. especially augmented for Mr. V. C. Labrum delighted the The annual concert

found it increasingly difficult to Municipality he was succeeded by audience with his humour. Mrs. Patrick's Club will take place on the casion.

overcome them."

Mr. (now Sir) William Feel, also Griggs and Mr. Mathieson very

He therefore urges the Govern-from Penang, and now ably assisted as accompanisty.

ment to issue a mandate relieving of Hongkong. him of all posts so as to punish The late Mr. Hallifax has a him and set an example to the rest younger brother in the Hongkong of the country. He further urges Civil Service in the person of the for Chinese the immediate appointment of an- Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C. M. G other official to take over his duties. C.B.E., Secretary -Neuler.

Affairs, who is retiring from the service soon.

OFFER TO BRADMAN,

Australian Batsman

Reconsidering.

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

Eight cases of small-pox, two from WE MUST REALISE A MAN'S CON-

of meningitis, were re- CEPTION OF LIFE BEFORE CONDEMN-Victoria and six from Kowloon, and

two cases ING HIS LIFE AS A FAILURE ported to the health authorities on Rosebery.

Tuesday.

Members of the Kowloon Residents' Association are reminded that the annual meeting will be held this even- redning at 6 p.m. in the St. Andrew's

An extraordinary general meeting of the Hongkong Telephone Co., Ltd, in advertised to be held at the board room of the Company on day, March 22, at 11.45 am.

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Church Hall,

Mecting With Chiang.

As

Governor

Peking, Mar. 8. The question whether Chang Swanson, has announced his in- Hsueh-liang's resignation is final tention to do his utmost to build or merely formal was stil Saturday March 18 will be a red powered to-night, but it is known the American Navy up to the

soon as conditions permit. letter day in the history of the Mun- that the young Marshal is meeting limits of the London Treaty, as

College. The new Assembly Chiang Kai-shek who is now com-

un-

THE FUTURE OF CRICKET.

Sydney, Mar. 8. Don Bradman is reconsidering the

The Diocesan School Old Boys' As

Mr. Swanson further declared offer made to him by the Lancashire sociation will hold a tea party at Hall will be officially opened at 3 p.m. ing north by train' from Hankow that the United States feet would League, on the expiry of his Aug- tralian contracts in February, 1934. Lane Crawford's restaurant on March

He has stated in a letter that as 17 for the purpose of convening an by the Bishop of Victoria, the Right for that purpose.

ale extraordinary general meeting to Rev. Ronald Owen Hall, who will regards the offer of the Rochdale adopt a constitution and enrol mem- afterwards distribute the prizes and

certificates. Tea will be served at place, somewhere near Peking, as had cleared up.-Reuter's Special

Club, he is unable yet to

he does not want to leave, but if the prospects are better in

ELA

bers

4.30 p.m.

remain concentrated in the Pacific The meeting is expected to take until the situation in the Far East

Chiang Kai-shek is not coming to Eng

the city and Chang has been in- land he will have no hesitation

ion in While an Indian constable was AT- A pendant and ring of unique destructed to remain here to avoid disquiet among the going. In view of recent happen- resting a Chinese woman, one of the sign wore found on the first floor of causing

on Monday Sincere Company the inde- crowd that gathered round, is alleged inge, the futuro of cricket finite, and the Australian 1934 team to have thrown a wooden clog at the evening by an assistant in the collar populace by leaving Our Own

missed the and shirt department. It will be ro Correspondent. may not eventuate. If the conflicts constable. The clog continue regarding body-line bowling, constable and struck the word, turned to the owner providing an ac it may kill all cricket under the Yuen Toh, in the face. She was curate description is furnished, to M.C.C's control, unless the practice sent to the Government Civil Hospit-gether with necessary identification of is banned Reuter's Special.

al for treatment

ownership,

Japan's Withdrawal

Tokyo, Mar. 8. Cabinet this evening approved drawal from the League. of the draft note regarding with

It is expected that the League will be notified about March 20-

The US. Navy

Washington, Mar. 8. The US Navy Secretary, Mr. Reuter.

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