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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPII, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1933.

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Chancellor, strongly urged the need of further funds "if the University were to fulfil its highest destiny. Since that

ANNUAL FUNCTIONS time, financial stringency has

replied. To my surprise at first, seriously affected the institution,

By Edward Kelly, Bounder. Occasion: Battle between Wu he seemed to enjoy the diversion.. until at one time it almost Pel-fu and Chang Tso-lin for Then I thought of the monotony of So many local societies and as- seemed as if an end might be possession of the pass through the his vigil and his constant need for sociations have been giving annual called to its activities. Happily, Great Wall of China at Chiumen, information. Here was something dinners lately that we decided that however, it has weathered the Bei Chien-Wu was scated in Wu that would relieve the one and per- we could not be outdone. 5

As Secretary of the Old Bor storm, and to-day its outlook is Pei-fu's coach on the headquarters haps satisfy the other. "I'll be rosier than ever before. The train. He was a poet and an artist. with you in half a mo," he said,

stallan Society we cordially invito new lease of life which it has That means in China that he was briskly.

a scholar. Yet he wore the gold- I went back to my companion. the public of Hongkong. to secured is due in no small mea-braided uniform. of chief of staff, Presently the commander appeared, fannual dinner, which will be held sure to the wise and able direct- I put his military rank last because and I made the introduction with some time this month at

hostelry Tickets at $5 each may ion of its energies by its popular he was no more congenial with becoming gravity. Vice-Chancellor, Sir Williamhia job than was Sophocles when "Um," said the commander, rub- be obtained from Edward Kelly."

It may not be generally known, Hornell, whose tireless energies Pericles gave him a command in the bing his youthful jaw, "I'll have to in its interests is too well known Samian War. But it was first in call my navigation officer," A however shrewdly suspected, that to need emphasis. In wishing his thought on this particular night. sleepy, pyjam-ed lieutenant appear we were once a member of that His commander-in-chief had left ed. Find out what radio ap- poble parent institution. We were for the University a future freed him in charge of the 250,000 men paratus the Hai-chi is using, will attached to the club for some weeks from anxiety, and an increasing fronting the Manchurinus. It was you?" said the commander. The during our residence in England. realisation of its aims and pur-careless of Wu to do such a thing. lieutenant left us for a moment, following a little unpleasantness poses, we are but echoing the But Wu had his weaknesses. Him- then reappeared with a book, from with the wife over maintenance

payments. sentiments of those who are con- self a scholar, be delighted to hon- which he read, "The Hai-chi bas

It all came about through. scious of the full possibilities of our scholars who were also his maximum wavelength of 600 meters this cultural centre: May friends, even if he put his cause in" "And our minimum is 2000 misunderstanding. We were toll- "Unit Power Plant.”.

jeopardy thereby. Even Pericles meters," interrupted the comman- ing the judge what we were going Lit go on from strength to

was like that. Wu had left his der. "So," turning to Li Sum, to do when he stopped us. Rockne Sixes are equipped/strength and prove a valued. in-poet in charge while he reconnoi-ling,

"you see that, even if we "Do you know what you can do strument in consolidating tered the Manchurian coast line wanted to, we couldn't get in touch now?" he asked and strengthening Anglo-Chinese aboard the good ship Hai-chi, with the Hai-chi. Li dimly saw, friendship, thereby exercising an Possibly a landing party would di- responded somewhat lugubriously influence far beyond the confines vert the Manchurian chieftain. and was led into new conversational Perhaps Wa thought he might cut channels, which we explored for al- of this Colony.

across to Mukden. What would the most a couple of hours longer. Japanese, anxious to keep Chinese Sometime or other we had to go. civil war from sceping through back to that train. I suggested So he gave us another three the Great Wall, say to that?

that we take our departure. Li months for contempt of court. What would the Japanese say? wasn't enthusiastic. "By this They released us after six weeks. The influence for peace" Bei had just received the answer, time," he said, "General Kuo might Said that we gave the place a bad which we are sometimes told Momentarily Bei had been expect have captured the train. You name. adequate navies exert by inspiring an attack ever since Wu slipped never know. It looked pretty bad

There was only one thing left ing respect, has received a strik- away. Now it had come.

when we left." Being a foreigner, for us to do after that, so we pack- and thus not being under ing illustration in the

any ed up our topl-box, and came to That was the reason versy which has been growing standing in front of Bei Chien-wu. only whetted my anxiety to be on We started an Old Borstallian

I was particular danger, the information Hongkong. over the manoeuvres, of the I had been suddenly roused out of the spot when the event occurred. Society as soon as we arrived United States and Japanese my bunk with the words "General At last Li consented to accompany here, and in no time over 100 mugs flects in the Pacific. Japanese Bei wants to see you." It took me me.

minutes jingoes have been for some time about two

had parted with subscripflora.. to present myself. Perhaps, after working. Bei Chien-wu was still up, and

Pete wouldn't join our Old Bar- restive over the fact that the for days on spoon-fed information, looking much more cheerful. He stallian Society, though. He's got Mrs. A. R. Forbes and relatives wish United States fleet remains

for their the Pacific instead of being sta- on one of his early morning in-"Look at this," he said, pushing amale bores.

I was to be allowed to go with Wu stayed Li's hesitant explanations. an idea that all the members are to thank all friends kind expressions of sympathy, tioned in the Atlantic Ocean.spections of the front lines. Ilpaper containing a mass of Chinese floral tributes and attendance The Pacific is just as much a ought to have known that what one hieroglyphics into his hand. Li at the funeral, in their sad bereavement.

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Bung-ling, and ran as follows:

"No," we replied.

"Three months," he said. "Damitall, man, you're pretty liberal with other people's time, aren't you?"!

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Not, that is to say, in those virile words of one or two syllables with which we have, on occasion in the past, expressed the white- heat of our emotions.

annual

We have been asked to make a United States cruising ground as expects to happen in China never seemed to enjoy his up-and-down speech at our annual dinner, Handi- is the Atlantic, and the Japanese happens. What Bei actually said reading. The Third Division capped as we are by the curse of a apprehension is ill-founded, yet nonplussed me. Could I persuade stopped them," he said to me, "and delicate upbringing, we regret that it has grown somewhat, and is the commander of the British sub-here is a request for something like it will be impossible for us to allow marine lying off the Kailan Mining an armistice." The paper, the this to be broadcast to our Great Mr. Lo Cheung Shiu begs to announce/expressed in the Japanese news Administration dock at Chinwang-translation of which I obtained and Admiring Public through ZBW.

that the marriage between his papery with more force since the tao to radio Wa to come back at afterward, was signed by Kuo and get away with it. daughter Gertrude and Dr. K. W. report that war manoeuvres once? Chum will be solemnised at St. would be held in the neighbour.

Bel was plainly worried. So I have long heard of your great John's Cathedral on Wednesday, hood of Hawaii. Those islands would any poet be worried in simi- name, and when I think of the past the 2nd March, 1933, at 3 p.m.

will be are American property, and why lar circumstances. But here was I regret that we are now placed on and that a Reception held at the Gloucester Restaura fleet, flying the Stars and something for me to worry about. (opposite sides to talk on military ant at 4 p.m. No invitations are Stripes, should not cruise there and had nothing to do with this war possible to avoid a conflict, heroes ed, addressed envelopes, with eight Those who like to send stamp- I was a newspaper correspondent, tactics. While it has been im at will is not apparent. That but.report it, not to get mixed up should respect humanity. Amid cigarette coupons attached, can some Japanese are inclined to in it, at least politically. Questions the firing of guns and the brandish- take the consequences. take it as a hostile gesture shows of neutrality are ticklish in China. ing of the sword, too, much care Old members of the famous in-

The only thing to do consonant cannot be taken of the dead and stitution attending our only how dangerous after all sea with neutrality and with my desire wounded, who are now weeping in function will bring their own chips power may be. And now comes the story that the Japanese buck" to my good friend, the sub-wind. This is not only against one's be provided, together with pencil not to offend Bei was to "pass the the sunshine and wailing to the and mugs. The fish and beer will fleet is going to do a little war marine commander. He should conscience, but may be laughed and chit books, if you have à chit manoeuvring itself. With the know how to handle it. Every at by neighbouring countries. account at the hotel, broad Pacific to select from the naval officer in China waters has Therefore, in order to take com- All Old Boys are asked to wear Japanese plan a cruise in the to be something of a diplomat.. passion on the dead and wounded, the school's Tic, the correct design neighbourhood of the Pacific

"What I could do," I hazarded, respectfully beg to submit. for of which is an arrow inverted, OUR UNIVERSITY islands over which the League of is introduce one of your officers to your consideration the following bluck on a cream background.

Nations gave Japan a mandate.

terms, subject to your alteration Guests will be permitted to take The University of HongkongThis seems reasonable enough a member of the staff, Li Sum-ling.ough to sanction this appeal. I

The companion chosen for me was and approval. Please be good en-away their own empty bottles. celebrates its coming-of-age to- to everybody except the alert also a general. A long trudge cordially await your reply by my day. On such an occasion, it manufacturer of war scares, but through the night brought us to the special messenger. is perhaps natural to take stock that gentleman in some numbers wharf off which lay the silent sub- The terms provided for the ex- This, not the age of great of the position, and to place is pointing out that this puts marine. It was there because a change of casualties lying on the deeds, is at least the age of great against the hopes and dreams of the Japanese fleet between the have to be protected in the event his Chinese brush in his hand. He and generally unreadable.

colony of British subjects might battlefield. Bei beamed. He had reports-monumental, exhaustive, its sponsors the actual results United States and the Philip that the oncoming war put them in was, as I have said, n poet. He attained. There is a danger, pines. Out of just such trifling danger. A lonely sentry took us was, as I've also said, one of the arises, a special Commission, Com- Whenever some nasty problem however, in attempting any rivalries and antagonisms spring aboard.

best artist calligraphers in the mittec, or other conglomerate of such appraisement, since in fears for national safety from Leaving the general in what I country. Kuo would get a reply bespectacled question marks is educational matters it is difficult, which national aggression readi- suppose is called the wardroom, I which would be as richly, allusive appointed to go into the matter and if not impossible, completely ly proceeds. The Japanese fear proceeded to the commander's cabin, as one of Milton's poems and to report. That keeps people quiet to assess achievements. It may, that the American fleet in the and explained our nocturnal visit the Chinese as worthy to be ranked for some months or years. When indeed, be said of a university Pacific may menace their home to a very sleepy officer. "You've as a work of art as a painting.there is no more evidence to be got that the seed which it sows is ports or perhaps some of their got to think of something quick," Unfortunately, I never saw it. for love or money, the Committee I wound up. "That's easy," he i always in process of germina-outlying dependencies like For- tion. At no stage in its career mosa. Americans are asked to can we stop and tabulate its re- ascribe to manoeuvres of the cord of achievement. There is, Japanese around the islands after all, something far greater which they control a threat to than the outward and visible American sovereignty in the evidence of its progress. This is Philippines. If in both nations the influence which it generates, this fear grows into serious and which depends on the dread, the results may not be

character-building within it altogether fortunate. walls. From this standpoint, the University of Hongkong can be said to have lived up to its

The Latest Craze

ideals and, to have sent forth a steady stream of graduates who

The Americans have tired al- have contributed much both to ready of technocracy, and taken the Colony and to China itself. to jigsaw puzzles. The latter, Viewed from some angles, our no doubt, is the lesser evil. Fac- University may not have fulfilled tories are turning out millions all that was hoped for it when it of the puzzles weekly, and Bo was brought into being twenty- great is their popularity that one years ago. But if its acti- many cinemas complain that vities have been somewhat they are faced with ruin. Now, restricted, this fact is purely by having but recently ексар- reason of financial considera-ed the grip of the yo-yo craze tions. When the University and the Biffem addiction we can- building was offered to the not afford to laugh.at Uncle Colony by the late Sir Hor- Sam's latest craze. How these musjec Mody, it became im-things start, how they sweep mediately realised that the in-a country like a plague, and how stitution could not become a they vanish as suddenly as they reality without adequate finan-came, is a mystery of which cial support. Happily, Messrs. no adequate explanation has yet John Swire and Sons and their been

forthcoming. America, allied firms came forward with a with so many expert psycho- handsome sum of £40,000 for the logists at present out of a job, Endowment Fund, and this, should be able to throw together with the large amounts light on the matter. Civilisation raised in other quarters, gave a may advance, but the primeval semblance of possibility to the urges of the race remain. We scheme and made the University never manage to shake off cer- a practical project. Even so, tain childish attributes. And on the day of its opening Sir why should we?

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H.B.E.

"I got lots more. These are just the things they gave me

to stop sucking my thumb."

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COMMISSION MANIA.

begin to draw up their report.

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It usually turns out to be series of reports, for each" mem- ber, alas! finds himself in a virtuous minority of one..

This means that half-dozen re- ports have to be printed, and pre- sented to Government, which fads itself, as a result, more befogged than ever about the rights and wrongs of the business; every=. body is thankful when the Govern- ment quietly shelves the whole matter when it thinks no one is 'looking.

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That is how we solve our pro- blema nowadays. It cams for pur Governmenta a reputation for get- ting things done;. It keeps our el- der citizena, who serve with dis- tinction on the various Commis- sions and Committees, out of worse mischief; it keeps hundreds or thousands of compositors and prin- ters in employment, if only in the guol!

In short, it is an indispensable part of that vast system of make- believe which, in its more rhetori- cal moments, the Government calls the spirit of progress hammering relentlessly on the portals of oppor- tunity,

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TALE OF THE DAY.

"I doot Donald's foroken oot again."

"How dac ye think that, Rab?"

"Last nicht he was lecturing the a crowd at the Ferry on the evila

o' strong drink.”

"Am pleased the hear of that;

it's a guid sign."

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"Aye, but ye see there was nae

crowd!"