SATURDAY, MARCH
THRIFT CAMPAIGN.
CHINESE Y.M.C.A.'s EFFORT.
&
1928.
COSTLY FUNERAL..
A STEAMER CHARTERED.
Adopting the slogan: "Master Chinese funerals have been known money matters or they will master to be elaborate and costly affairs, bat you," the special committee of the a new departure has been followed by Chinese Y.M.C.A. appointed re-the chartering of a steamer to tako
DEATH OF MR. FRANK BIBBY.
WELL-KNOWN SPORTSMAN AND SHIPOWNER,
THE CHINA MAIL
A London cable of the 12th initant
cently to promote the idea of thrift one man's remains from Hongkong to The death is announced of Mr. in Hongkong will next, week con- duct a special effort to much all
Canton.
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Frank Bibby, the racehorse owner, The remains of a rice merchant who who own the Grand National in 1900 clusnots of people in a campaign of committed suicide by jumping over with Kirkland and in 1911 with thrift and economy. By means of printed untter,pictures, public board from the as. "Haitan" in the lectures, etc, everyone will be Haipborg river were washed ashore Glonside. encouraged to make the best use of at Dosua from whence they wore sent their resources and to opt the principles of thaift. This campaign will be unique in, that no one will be asked to give any money or huy anything. What might he called the "ten financial comments" will be emphasized as follows :-
1-Work and Earn.-to help in-
crease the world's goods and decrease the cost of living. 2.--Make a Budgöt,-to ascertain how you should dispose of your income.
3. Keep a Record of Expendi
to Haiphong and placed aboard the a "Jade" in a costly coffin. The "Jade" should have commenced her return journey on her arrival hero, bat the dead man's relatives chartered the ship to continue the trip to Canton where the usual funeral ceremonies will be carried out.
MAJOR CASSEL SUED.
tares, to see how close you CHAUFFEUR'S CLAIM, FAILS.
come to your estinatee.
4. Have a Bank Account,—ta |
keep your money in a safe place and help you save. 5.-Varry Life Insurance--to pro- lect your loved ones in case of your death. 6.--Make a Will,-to help insure your roRDurres going to those
von desire. 7.-Own Your Own Home,-io
secure the greatest satisfaction, in your home life. 8.-Pay Your Bills Promptly, to
meet the moral obligation you, have to your creditons. 9.-Invest in Safe Securities, to avoid speculation and to have an assured income. 10.-Slave with Others,--to fufili your digious duty of reward - ship and to help worthy causes.
NEW HEADS FOR OLD.
AMAZING EXPERIMENTS.
GRAFTING INSECTS' NECKS.
Experiments of an extraordinary character have been carried out by zoologists as the Vienna Academy
of Sciences.
In the Summary Court yesterday, the Puiene Judgo (Mr. Justice Gomper z) gave judgment for thn do. fandant in the case in which Noor Ahmed, an Indian chauffeur. sued for 5 days' wages due, and $75, oue Major Caserl for $97,60 being $29 00 month's wages in lieu of notice. Major Castel's case was that a quantity of Petrol was missing and as the chauffeur could not giva satisfactory explanation as to how it was used, he was dismissed.
His Honour said that there was no doubt that the interview between plaintiff and defendant did take place ne stated in evidence; that there had. been a shortage of petrol; and that plaintiff was dismissed on that ground. Therefore judgment must be given for
defendant.
KITE "STEALS"
TREASURE. ›
CURIOUS INCIDENT REPORTED
AT ALIPORE.
A remarkable incident involving It is claimed that the heads of the lows and recovery of a miniature living insects have been successfully golden and jewelled throne valued changed; that the insects have sur at abent Re. 1000 took place at vived this drastic operation, and Alipore the other werk, that amazing results have been It appears that the messenger of a observed in the insects so trented. firm in Park Street was parsing down Alipore Lane on his way to the residence of a well-known Indian (whow property the gold throne war) ed insecte were cut off with one carrying the precious ornament wrap ip of a sharp knife. The heads ped carefully in paper, when a lite were fortiwili stuck upon their suddenly swooped down, saatched the paper parcel and, before the
The operation, according to the published acounts, was simplicity itself. The two heads of the select
new bodies.
No sutures were made, the heade astonished meesinger could realies adhering immediately, being glued what had happened, was high in the by the exuded fluid. Not only did
"The servant the insects live, but they exhibited air with ita quarry." radical changes as the result of the at once raised the alarm and as the bird had flown in the direction of No. new heads.
Thus the Dytiscus beetle, with 12 Alipore Road which was close at the head of a Hydrophilus, lived to hand, premission was obtained to lose its yellow stripe and soft brown search the garden. But all in vain. surface to become the dull black of Evening came, but no sign of the the Hydrophilus !
"stolen" treasure.
•
Even more startling were the re Meantime the firm who had esat the sults obtained by imposing upon u ornament offered a tempting reward female insect the head of a male, to the finder, but there seemed little and vico veres. The female head hope of earning it. determined the sex activities of the
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The late Mr, Frank Bibby, C. B. E., was chairman of the libby Lins of steamers. He was born in 1867, and as the only surviving son of the late James Jenkinson Bibby and of Barsh, daughter of Mr. Thomas Cook, of Dewsbury. He married a daughter of the late Major-General Sir Stanley de Antel Calvert Clarke, G.:0. V. 0, C. M. G... Grand Officer, Legion of |Honour, Mr. Bibby, who was educated at Eton, was High Sherif öl Shrop- abire in 1900, and Lord of the Manor of Hadsall He was a director of the
Great Western Railway for many
ycare.
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Well known in the sporting world, Me. Bibby, who was a warmber of the
;
Jockey Club and offloated as a Steward for two years, won the Grand Nation al Steeplechase twice, in 1906 and in
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
1911; He was Master of the North VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB Shropshire Hounds for a, considerable timo and was also a member of the Royal Yacht Squadron.
Mr. Bibby bad the honour of obtai
BILLIARDS-CHAMPIONSHIP
OF THE COLONY,
tacing the King av HELD Under the Auspices of the
deor forest at Mamore, He leaves a con, and two daughters. The son, Capt. Bryan Bibby, who was in the Life Gaard, is at present in Yoko hara on his way home.... Marine practice the usual yellow In accordance with Mercantile Bibby band which rune round the vessel who changed into a mourning band of blue.
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Next morning the starch was tiny creature, the fenule with the resumed, every nook and corner of artificially acquired mule head went the garden being thoroughly scanned. forth gaily to seek its lady love. Attention was next turned to the The male, in like case, became house, and rapi. A searah was made. passive, and exhibited the charac- and the Khane ma, who had had teristic behaviour of the female.
rearon to suspect the thieving Tonight's Revels Whilst zoologists in England will
Police Recruita remain sceptical until further evi- proclivities of the kite; ita neat being
near the kitchen, thought he would Interport Sport dence comes to hand, the claims of these Viennese scientists, supported mice the roof himself, and Ngai Bong Ping. by so well known an authority as proceeded upstairs. In a little whila Shanghai Wedding. Mr. Walter Finkter, must be re- he appeared, hands trembling and Lugard Hall Concert ceived with respect..
oyes shining with delight, and Many difficulties present thenu- his band the lost ruby selves, however; the greatest is that studded throne. Previous seart hers of which concerns the nervous system, the roof had argloated to look on the How does the decapitated head narrow ledge which formed a frieze contrive to establish coinmunication round the root! with the nervous system of the new The bird, it appears, had a best on a "body?
neighbouring tres, and, evidently How does it continue to receive being in want of something to feed a
Children's Corner'· the essential supply of blood and air namerous family had, carried the
Operations, Militaryand without which it cannot function? ornament to the roof wher, much, no
These are engrossing questions to doubt, to its disgust, it had found Forgery Cane the zoologist. But should these. that the parcel contained nothing
St. George's Society amazing experimenta be authenti edible than a series of stupid pearls An Indecent Article cated, a wide field of infinite possi-, and a mass of designed gold Ea
Company Meetings... bilities is opened up.
The throne was about threa and a
!
If it be possible to exchange the half inches square with a series of hoads of insects, why not those of cobras round the royal dais and s the higher animals?
lovely gold canopy, like an inverted
It is a fascinating line of specula ambres, overhanging the thrones
tion, for here, maybe, we are
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Hongkong, March 3, 1923.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
HE Underigued bave received instrue,
tions to sell by Public Auction,
on
TUESDAY, March 8, 1923,
commencing at £.30 p.m..
it their Sales Rooms, Duddell Streek A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture, Comprising:-
Ohosterfield couch and armchairs, Overmantals, Teak sideboarda with bevelled mirror, Dinner waggons, Extension dining table, Dinner crockery, Fenders Toecheet, Filter, Glassware, Taak wardrobes with hovellad intror, Dressing tables, with bevelled mirror, Marble top wash- alands, Toilet sets, Brass tonated, and teak bodstende, One child's cof (by Fowolis Lid), old, etc.
* Also
One cottage Pisno by "Collard and Collard"
Two Remington Typewriters
and
A few pieces Canton blackwood wars' On View on Monday the 5th March, 1023.
Terms: Cash on delivery,
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctionesri
From Dr. G. D. Black to
on
MONDAY, March 19, 1923, commencing at 2.40 p.m.
at his residence! Ian Mor" No, 16 Peak Road
CONTENTS,
FACE
1
PAGR
Race Meeting.
23
15 Missions to Seamen
Undersigned have received in-
.23
-24
soll by Publio Auction
A Progressive Business
24
Criutinal Sessions..
7
Robber Shot
7
Filipino Ston away
8-12 Capital Reduced
Arms Cases....
.12,*.
Rifs from Sandakan
.26
.12
Marine Misdoing
.28
18
Trafik Simmonsës....
.27
13
Obituary
19
Demand For Money.
18
Labour, Guild
.15.
Special Cables
.28
.28
14-15 Disorder in China:
16 ..15
Canton News
Peak Tramain ............. 716-19 | Mineral Water - Secreta Sport...
Menace of Mah Jong........19 Rejecting Panch's Advice..19 Constitutional Reform Associa» ·
tion
.20
.20
Portal Expansion Cruelty Punished? Boxer Indemnity!!! Mechanic Jailed : Wuchow Fighting.. British Chombers Babyjust.. Local Share Market":
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