1934-03-23 — Page 7

GIRL GUIDÉS' RALLY

LADY PEEL PRESENTS

AWARDS

The annual Rally of the Girl Guides wan hold at the Sandilands Hut on Wednesday. Lady Peel, President of the Girl Guides As- sociation of Hongkong, arrived at 4.15 p.m. and war welcomed by Lady Southern, the Gulden and Guiders forming I Gunrd of Honour.

After Len, the Galdes formed a horsealog in the garden and were inspected by Lady Peel, Lady- Southorn, and Mrs. Borrett. The inspection over. Lady Southorn addressed the gathering, and later Lady Peol distributed the awards.

Lady Southern sald-Lady, Pecl and all assembled here, I hope to be as brief as possible but there are one or two things I should like to say. Firstly, we welcome very

warmly our President--Lady Peul and we thank her heartily for her help and Interest in the Movement. the Secondly, I wish to recall

Walca origin of the Prince of Banner Competition which is be winning to be lost in the mist of ages. When the Prince of Wales hin 1022 visited Hongkong in eight-coolie chair was decorated with velvet and, upon his depar- ture, this velvet was divided be and the tween the Boy Scouts Girl Guides to form Banners for annual competition troops and companies.

As regards this year's petition the result in as follows: Winners of the Prince of Wales' Banner-4th. Hongkong Company Belillen Girls' School Captain, Miss Lopes.

Among the

cum-

Runners-up and Winners of the Dyer Cup.-4th. Kowloon Company Victoria Home, Captain, Mre, Bird; Lieutenants, Miss Robin- son and Miss Jan.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, MARCH 23,

His Excellency Major-General O. C. Barrett, Goneral Officer Commanding the British Troops in China, is hare seen inspecting the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps yesterday afternoon. (Photos

Mee Cheung).

GENERAL INSPECTS

VOLUNTEERS.

Fowler and gave her valuable help in judging. I am glad to hear the Association Mrs. R. O. Hall, from Mrs. Herklots that the stand ard throughout the Colony is higher than last year, so we feel | CONTINUOCS, CAMP A HOPE that all the Captains and Lieuten- aunts must have put in very good and very hard work.

The Judging.

FOR THE FUTURE

A suggestion that a continuous camp for a fortnight would result

DEATH OF MR. E. STONE

POPULAR C.P.R. OFFICIAL

large circle of friends in

in ati more valuable work being Hongkong, Shanghai and other As regards the judging it may done by the Hongkong Volunteer Far Eastern ports will learn with interest those present to know that Detence Corps, was made by the deep regret of the death, which

C.M.G.,

C.B.E., this morning at the Victoria the examiners were trying to ar. G.0.C., H.E. Major General O. C.occurred in the early hours of rive at the best all-round Com-Borrett, C.B., pany. Each examiner marked the D.8.0., in an address to the mem-fospital, of Mr. Edward Stone, Sections allotted to her without Ders of the Carpa following the General Passenger Agent for the

Steamships, Ltd. reference to the other examiners, annual inspection on the Murray Orient of the Canadian He that it was only at the very Parado Ground last evening. end that the examiners themselves know which Company had won.

the

We congratulate the winners land we are Bure the users wil take the result in true Guide spirit recognising the justice of awards and making up their minds to do their very best to win the Banner next year.

Pacifie

the East he was

1934.

RADIO BROADCAST

TO-DAY'S BROADCAST.

RECITAL OF GRAMOPHONE RECORDS BY MR. SARGENT

From Z. B. W. on a wavelength of 355 metres:

4.30-7.30 p.m. Chinese recorded programme.

7.30-10.30 p.m. European pro-

gramme.

7.30

p.m. Closing

Quotations, etc.

Local Stock

7.33-8.35 p.m. Variety.

8 p.m. (Local Time and Weather Report).

Band-Woodland Pictures--Rural

Suito (Fletcher).

The B.B.C. Wireless Military Band. Song Carnival of 1932 Stars,

Dobroy Somers Band, Albert Sandler and His Orchestra, with Flanagan and Allon, Carlyle Cousins, and Dan Donovan. Octet-Moonbeams and Shadow

(Squire). Octet-Melody (Dawes).

J. H. Squire Celeste Octet. Vocal Duet-Moon Enchanted

(Benley).

Vocal Dust-The Thought Never Entered my Hend (Novellot. Winnie Melville and Derek Oldham. Orchestral Learn to Croon. orchestral Moonstruck.

The B.B.C. Dance Orchestra. Vocal Quartet-Take me Away from

the River.

The Four Musketeers, Vocal QuartetYoung and Healthy. Bund--The Gold Diggers' Song. Band-Sweetheart Darlin'.

Ben Selvin and His Orchestra.

Billy Merson and Chorus, Vocal-Billy ferron Memories. 8.35-9 p.m. Concert Items. Song-Chanaon Indore (Song of

India) ("Sadka”---Rimsky- Korankowy).

("The Maids of Cadiz") (Delibes), Song-Bolero Les Filles de Cadiz

Mulamo Amelita Galli-Curci (Soprano).

Krolaler).

Yovanovitch Bratan.

The G.O.C. also made culogistici

The late Mr. Stone, who was references to the great

interest Cal. L. G. Bird, D.S.O., and shown years of age, had been a patient while commanding the Corps and of the hospital for several months, painful and regretted his impending retire-suffering from

incurable illness which he bore ment,

On the arrival of Generar with remarkable patience and Borrett on the parade ground the fortitude. Throughout his lengthy Salute was played by the band of residence in the South Wales Borderers which extremely popular with all who The 2nd. Hongkong Company

was in attendance, troops stand enjoyed the pleasure of his Violin Sole-Rondino (Beethoven (St. Paul's Girls School) and the

And now my few words haveing at the present. The G.O.C. friendship, being a man of ster- 6th. Hongkong Company (The Italian Convent) tie for the third expanded into a long speech. then Inspected the various com-ling character and of a bright panies drawn up in Ble on the far and cheery disposition. His death place and the 1st. Hongkong Com- have only one more "Thank-you"

and that is to all who have helped side of the parade ground, escort. is a big fous to the Company which pany (Garrison) are fourth.

thene com- We congratulate

during the past year Mr.ed by Col. Bird, Col. F. P. Nos- he served so tong and faithfully.

(Seoul 4th. Waldegrave

Commis-worthy D.S.O..

M.C., G.S.O.I., Much sympathy will be felt for panies very warmly. The

bereavement. The latter, Mrs. Hongkong Company is an off shoot sioner), uur Vice-Presidents, Ex-and Capt. F. R. L. Mears, A.D.C. the widow and daughter in their

and to the General.

Mr. Woolley, wife of Following the inspection the T from the 3rd. liongkong Company, luminers, Local Association

of the Woolley.

Rising Sun from which it separated in May Gulders and especially Colonel

past in 1933 as the 3rd. Company had Raikes, the Officera and Band of Volunteers

Hongkong when become too large. The new Com the South Wales Borderers for colunin formation and then formed Petroleum Company, Kobe, waa

on her way to her father passed away, arriving pany was chiefly cumposed of re-giving us such delightful melody a hollow square. craith and all the girls are young this afternoon. The presence of

here aboard the President Jackson but very keen. They have been the Band adda vastly to our on-

this morning remarkably well taught by Miss Joyment, and it is a privilege we Lopes and the spirit of the Com-appreciate greatly.

Awards Presented.

pany is excellent. While on the

I will how call upon Lady Peel' subject of the Bellios School I should like to say how much wo kindly to present the Banner and regret the departure of Miss the Cup. Skinner, the Principal, who is leaving the Colony in May. Mlas Skinner has been a staunch sup- porter of the Guide Movement and we are greatly indebted to hor. We wish her health and happiness for many years to come.

Remarkable Effort,

very

on the

Lady Peel commented large turnout of Guides and Guidera present and congratulated the winners of the two trophies on their successes. Three Guides from the 4th. Hongkong Company then wont forward and received the Prince of Wales' Banner for their Company, followed by three Guides from the

4th. Kowloon

who received the Dyer Cup.

Lady Peel was presented with a basket of flowers and was given three cheers by all the Guides.

marched

PHILIPPINE

The late Mr. Stone, who was a of England, had served native

INDEPENDENCE the Canadian Pacific Company for

BILL GOES TO THE

PRESIDENT

BIG IN

MAJORITY SENATE

(Special to "Telegraph">

by Telegram. Copyright, Telegraphio M.

184. Recalord March ...),

Ordinner.

Several amendments were

many years, having held import- ant posts in the United States, Canada, Japan. Shanghai, and Hongkong. He was appointed City Passenger Agent in Chicago In February, 1916, and in March of the following year he became General Agent of the Passenger |

in Yokohama, In Department 1919, he was transferred to Mon- treal, where he remained until his General Agent of appointment I the Passenger Department

Shanghai. Since 1926, he had been General Passenger Agent for the Orient, in the Hongkong office.

The 4th. Kowloon Company who have won the Cup given by our good friend Mrs. Dyer were the winners of the Banner last year.

Taking a keen interest in sport, They are an excellent Company

Washington, Mar. 22.

Mr. Stone was a member of the too and there was really little to choose between them and

The Senate to-day passed the Royal Hongkong Golf Club, the the 4th, Hongkong Company, The

not A short display of Gulding Tydings-McDuffie Bill granting Hongkong Cricket Club and the 4th. Kowloon Company has deteriorated in any way. It has activities followed. The first to independence to the Philippines Hongkong Football Club. He was with the com- also a member of the Hongkong maintained its standard but the perform were two Guides from the in accordance 4th, Hongkong Company. has 4th. Ilongkong Company who gave promise arrangement reached Club and the American Club, and

Quezon and the was a very keen Rotarian.

The funeral takes pince at evolved itself in less than a year-a most excellent demonstration of between Mr.

Aword dancing and President. emulating in that way the former Chinese

in. Happy Valley this evening, pass- achievement of the 4th. Kowloon wrestling. Company. The 4th. Hongkong The 2nd, Kowloon Company fol- troduced directed chiefly towards ing the Monument at 5 p.m. it in Company did not exist last March lowed this with an ambulance shortening the period of transition requested that no flowers be sent.

years, but all and none of the older and more display including first-aid bandag- to less than experienced Guides left the 3rd. ing and stretcher drill. The third were rejected.

The Bill was finally passed Company to help the 4th. Company event was English Country dan- when atarted, so the effort and cing by the 3rd. Hongkong Com practically unanimously, 68 mem- progress must have bean remark-pany, and the fourth and lust, bers voting for the measure and able.

singing in Chinese by the 4th. only eight against.

Company, Including Now as to the points on which Kowloon the Competition was judged. Al-Three Blind Mice" which caused though effelency is an essential much amusement. part of the Gulde training yet it Everyone then joined in singing to Manila. in the spirit of Guiding that mat-Taps," and the Rally ended at six tera most of all. As someone has o'clock with God Save the King, advocate of wisely said, "We don't want red tape in Guiding-we want pink elastic," and that has been

the

aim of the Examiners in the Com- petition. Here are the four head- ings on which the Banner was awarded:

ten

21 YEARS AGO

Extracts From the "Telegraph" Files

The Bill now goes to the Pre- sident for signature and members of the Quezon Mission are packing their bags ready for their return

The following extracts are from Senator King was the principal the Hongkong Telegraph for the

immediate indepen-week ended March 23rd., 1913. dence during to-day's debate. He

Bill as The rate of the dollar on demand Amongst those present wore-condemned the Tydings Miss Alvos, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. foolish during long #peech; waa 18. 11.

of the Benson, Mrs. Blanchett, Mias advocating the reduction Buckwell, Miss E. M. Cochrane, period of transition,-United Press, Mrs. Y. K. Chow, Miss P. Chow, Mrs. Corbett, Mrs. Deck, Mrs. E. D. C: Wolfe, Miss L. A. Lock, Mrs. Lakoman, Miss D. V. King, Miss

1. Personnel-Leadership shown by the oleora and Patrol Leaders and Guldes. Presence of recruits F. C. Woo, Mrs. J. Owon Ilughes,

or algna that recruits were being added to the Company.

2. Company Spirit.-Keenness shown by the Guides. Willing BCBR to obey orders. Playing fair at games.

8. Manners-Courtesy to their Gulders, Vialtors and others.

4. Emiciency. Badges hold and general knowledge that one would expect in Guides-taking into con- sideration how long the Company has been in existence.

G. Inspection,--Tidy and good deportment during Roll Call and throughout the Mecting 6. Company Management. The Log Booke, Records, Accounts and Court of Honour. Books were in- spected-also correspondence Bles,

uniform

OIL

POLLUTION OF SEA

TO BE RAISED IN L.O.N. ASSEMBLY

Mrs. C. G. S. Mackle, Mrs. E. Tin- son, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. J. H. Taggart, Mrs. Lindsell, Miss Hull, Mrs. Phillips, Miss Judah, Mrs. M. K. Lo, Mrp. Gittins, Mias Tac, Miss Cheung, Mrs. Darby, Mrs.

London, Mar. 22. Jusuph, Mrs. Mosca, Miss A. E. Steels, Mrs. Moore, Miss S. Morris, The United Kingdom Government recently boon in corres- Mra. Macfadyen, Miss D. Sawhns yor, Miss P. C. Moore, Mrs. Kotenondence with other maritime wall, Mrs. R. O. Hall and

Herklots.

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The Rev. Father Bernard Vaugh- an, S.J., gave an inspiring ad- dress at the Roman Catholic Cathedral.

The Colony's first Dog Show was held at 11appy Valley."

•

A strong plea was made by the Telegraph for the provision of a children's playground in Kowloon.

•

The Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie was appointed Paster of the Union Church.

t

Song-Homing (Del Riego).

Derek Oldham (Tenor). Song Still as the Night (Bohm). Pianoforte Solo-Navarra (Alboniz). Arthur Rubinstein. 9-9.45 p.m. From the Studio. Pianoforte Solo-Sevilla (Albeniz).

An 11th Recital of gramophone re- cords by Mr. C. B. R: Sargent,

0.45-16.03 p.m. Planoferte Balos.

1. Liebestraum (A Dream of

Love) (Liszt).

2. Nalla-Waltz (Delibes-

Dohnany!).

Wilhelm Bachatts. 3. Prelude and Fugue in C

Major (Bach).

4. Prelude and Fugue in U

Minor (Bach).

Harold Samuel.

10.03-10.28 p.m. Selections from Opera,

Faust-Selection (Gounod,

arr. Weber).

Marck Wober and His Orchestra. Carmen Suite-Gypsy Dance (Bizet). Carmen Suite Intermezzo and Les

Dragons d'Alcala" (Bizet), Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Leopold Stokowskl. Samson and Delilah-Bacchanalo

(Saint-Saens).

Philadelphin Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Leopold Stokowakl. 10.28 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press

10.30 p.m. Close Down

News.

THE TAIMOSHAN

REPORTED ASHORE IN THE. BAHAMAS

Departing from Kingston, Jamai- en, on February 3 for the final stage of her Journey to Portsmouth, the Hongkong yacht Taimoshan vaa reported on February 13 to be in the ashora on Crooked Island, Bahamas, according to Information Just received from London.

which

The 30-ton sailing yacht, was locally built, set out from Hong- kong on June 1 last year, and sue- Eessfully crossed the Pacifle after an The crew of adventurous voyage. the abip, which is one of the small- est craft ever to have crossed the Pacific, comprised Surgeon-Lieut. Onumaney Davis, Lt. Cur. ML. B. Sherwood, Lt. G. S. Salt, Lt. P. 8. Francis and Lt. R. E. D. Ryder, all of whom were due for Home leave, and chose this method of taking it.

The Talmoshan was designed by Mr. H. S. Rouse, the Vice-Commo- dore of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club, assisted by Mr. E. Cock, Chief and of the Hongkonz Manager Whampoa Dock Co., who construct dhor.

She was built on racing lines, and It was the intention of her ownere to enter her in some of the races organised by the. Royal Ocean Rac ing Club at Home.

According to Lloyd's, attempts are being. mude to refloat the vessel,

The Ladles Club, Ist. Battalion, the

Dr. Powers

regarding measures to abate the pollution' of sea and const, and damage to bird and Amongst first-class appointments Bal life, enused by the discharge made recently by the Crown Agents South Wales Borderer, will hold a for the Colonies is that of Mr. O.C.A. Whilst Drive and Tombola In Murray Members of the Craigengower of oil from ships. Cricket Clubs are reminded that the

Sir John Simon, in the Commons Hobbs na architect, P.W.D., Hongkong. Barracks on Saturday, March 31,

commencing at 8 pm, sharp. annual Married Man's Ball will be held to-day, stated that as a result of on Easter Eve, March 31.

the replies received, the British Government were informing the

The following appointments have hief maritime Powers of theleboen ninde by the Secretary of State for the Colenies:-Mine B. Gough,

The Hop Ying English Evening Three cases of smallpox, one end intention to raise this question of assistant latrons. Fluention Dep-Free School prize day will be held I wish to thank on behalf of each of diphtheria and typhold, and off pollution at the Roxt meeting atment Hongkong: Mr. B. B. Nelson, on Sunday, March 25, at a p.m. in who spared time out of her busy five cases of meningitis, were reporter! life to visit each Company with to the heal health nuthorities on of the League Arhombly-British Assistant Superintendent of Aerod the School Hail. Mrs. Cock will dis

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rome, Hongkong. Mrs. Herklots and Mrs. Vaughan- Wednesday.

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