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號四月三年五十二百九千一英 HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1925.”
"THE PEN OF MY AUNT→”
TEACHING POOR CHINESE ENGLISH.
COLLEGE BOYS AS TUTORS.
Where Your House Boy Spends His Evenings?
That one half of the world doesn't know how the other half lives is a saying illustrated in a dozen varied ways in Hongkong.
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A night school conducted by Chinese scholars, themselves instructed during the day and passing on without payment the extent of their knowledge to poor Chinese at night, may not be a new thing in Hongkong, but it was new to the China Mai repre- sentative who at the request of the committee of boys running the school paid a visit to it yester day evening when the five classes formed were in session.
The night school is run by the scholars of St. Stephen's Days between the hours of seven and nine and so thoroughly has every thing been arranged that there is reception committee, members of which are always in waiting at the "base" for the purpose of von ducting interested visitors over the.class-rooms. Such visits are encouraged and very much appre- ciaterl, "
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The boys we able to maintain perfect discipline and the visitor will"ind that upon his entry the whole class will rise and remain |standing wütil he has seated him- self. The signal for this is a little belt, which to mung would be Feminiscent of the tingly thing that they delighted in ignoring in their own school days.
The newspaper man felt a little. like an inspector is he was vols, ducted over the class-rooms and,
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visits had been the dread of his juvenile existence, he could not help a sort of malicious "satise" faction Thar for once and probably for the only time in his the the positions were 'reversed. The pupils however took little notice of him once they were allowed to be seated and busied themselves with repeating tricky English or Chinese wirls after their in- structor, reading from text books, J or asking questions if it was at general knowledge fest. The text | books had pictures in them which varied from the well-known "his is dog. the dogs says 'how- 101' and "Have you the pen of my Aunt" type to some illustra tive of the designs of churches.
The pupils varied in age from the tenderes years to almost manhood but they were all alike in their keenness and determina- tion to learn. If they were coolies. they were there to learn enough English for them to qualify for the position of house-boy or number 1 boy, hal if they were either of the latter they had made up their minds to qualify for yet better posts.
There must have been some of!
LOCAL SHARE PRICES.
Green Island Cements' Position.
RUMOURS ABOUT ELECTRICS.
WHARF AND GODOWNS'. SLIGHT SLUMP,
THE DOLLAR.
To-day's closing ~ rate 2/3 11/16
To-day's opening rate 2/3 11/16
THE AUSTIN SEVEN.........
Catalogues & specifications from
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B+HAXBZADA P+BRS PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.
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HELD BY PIRATES.
CAPTIVE'S TERRIBLE EXPERIENCES. CHAINED FOR SIX WEEKS.
Orphan Who Could Raise No Ransom.
After about a year in captivity a furniture-maker's apprentice has returned to Hongkong from the den of the pirates who spirited away the Shamshuipo ferry one Sunday evening some months age.
The local share market has pre- sented, several interesting fea- Óne of three fokis sent by a, was secured by a massive chain revolutions of the earth. A rather tures this week, principally as Yaumati shop to make deliveries to his leg. In that time he astute question put by him to the regarde Green Island Cements, in Hongkong, the apprentice developed a sickness which caused class was why if the earth turned, Wharf and Godowns, and Hong-relates harrowing tale of the his limb to swell to a great
which un aeroplane
ascended kong Electrics.
privations he experienced. Most extent. The chain was not re- would not land in a very different
Interesting contrasts were pro- of his time was spent in service moved and he suffered untold part of the world from that which vided yesterday's two public of the outlaws as a camp follower agony. Nothing was given him
One cumpal meetings. the pilot might calculate.
At the as he was an orphan and could for treatment as the sensational young hopeful succinctly suggest Cement meeting several share raise no ransom to effect his remissives sent, cut by Wong Ng, ed "pressure" but was ruled out: holders, sought information but lease,
the bandit chief who claimed to A rather remarkable word for at the meeting of the Wharf and him to have even a nodding Godown meeting those present
no fruit as far as he was con- hold sway over two districts, bore acquaintance with any way, re- had no questions to put to the marked the newspaper man, who Directors. This seems the more as he took his departure, promis-strange because Mr. R. G. ing to write up as nearly as Shewan, presiding at the Cement possible what he had seen, was Co. meeting, made a very detailed immersed in calculations as to statement, full of optimism as to the age when he first numbered the current year's working, and "pressure" within his vocabulary. Mr. B. D. F. Beith, Chairman of
FATAL KU KLUX KLAN CLASH,
S. GLENN YOUNG FUNERAL,
was overcome a few minutes after The story of how the Kwong Shun
leaving the peninsula on her way across to Hongkong and then Spirited out of the Colony's waters the district adjoining Macao) is to a landing place in Heungshan
common knowledge.
For the first six weeks the lad
The Chief of Police of Herrin, Hineis, has urged that State troops be weat to Herrin, and that the town be placed under martini lavartil all citizens we Hormed. He declares that the police are piver. less, al that they four a bloody Ku Klas Klan outburst, following the deaths of Gleni Young, K.K.K., self-appointed law enforcer, Deputy Sheriff Ora Thomas and two other men, killed in n revolver duel. Handreds of Klansmen, in fall Klin regalía, attended the funeral services for Young, whose body 'is shown being taken from the First Baptist Church, to the cemetery,
RED
PERIL.
THE COMMUNIST. WHIP DANGER."
BRITAIN NOT WORRIED.
(Reuter's Service:)
LONDON, March 4.
the Wharf Co.'s directors seemed comparatively reticent.
... OBITUARY.
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WELL-KNOWN CHINESE
RESIDENT.
MR. WONG PO-CHUEN,
The Chinese corruqunity loses a ughty-respected imember in the person of Mr. Wong Po-chuen what passed away at his residence, No. Road, On Wong-nei-chong Monday, at the age of 71.
Since the announcement of the Cement Co. dividend, quotations for the shares have remained at about the same level. This is taken to indicate that the result must have realised expectations "on the street.” After yester- day's meeting, prices firmed up both for "cash" and "settlement" transactions. That the figures the latter in one of the advanced The House of Commons have not moved up higher is said classes the "Chipa lail" man debated 2 motion
moved to be due to a considerable amount visited where the Captain of hy Captain Geoffrey Peto (Con-of scrip coming out at the im- the forball team of St.servative) condemning "the reproved quotations. At the close [Stephen's' was 'exphining the volutionary propaganda being of business yesterday there was a
By reason of business intercourse carried on in Britain and the general feeling of confidence.
Mr. Wong was well-known to Empire by Communists and In the case of the Godown Co.,
He has been others," and supporting the Gov. shares have been taking a gradual many Europeans.
with several identified
Chinese ernment in any action to suppress downward trend for some days. this propaganda.
Yesterday shares were stated to insurance companies and latterly, have changed hands at about was with the law firm of Messrs. $203 for "settlement"-this being D'Ahmadp and Mason. Mr. Wong about the lowest level for some held the esteen of his colleagues time. It is difficult to understand and all who came into contact with the slight slump as it is felt that him in his long career.
·LIVELY · SCENES.
JAPANESE SUFFRAGE
EXCITEMENT.
(Reuters Service.)
TOKIO, March 3. The vote on the Universal Suffrage Bill
was followed by scenes of considerable excitement. The only amendment of any Importance that was adopted was that cabled on March 1.
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Sir Frank Nelson (Conservative), seconding the motion, declared the Communist whip extended over India, Africa, Australia, Palestine and elsewhere.
Mr. John Scurr (Labour) moved the company has not only main- The funeral took place today, an amendment urging that the tained its income but has even the remains being interred in Hong. ordinary process of the law was done better than during the cor-kong. sufficient to deal with acts violence.
of responding perled the previous year. There has also been talk Earl Winterton, Under Secretary about the progress of negotiations of State for India, replying pointed between the company and the out that British tradition allowed Government for establishing a the widest freedom of speech.
huge timber yard at Gin Drink-
(By Courtesy of Daily Bulletin.)
LATER.he
He expressed the opinion that er's Bay, and, in consequence of Revolutionary Communist his, there, have been predictions The turbulence was due to an Party in Britain, although pernici that fresh capital may be called alleged attempt at
ous, numbered not more than 3,000 obstructive tactics by the Opposition.. or 4,000, but there was good ground up, which would mean a new issue to shareholders. Other develop. The announcement of the vote for hoping the movement was was greeted with the greatest going backwards instead of for ments are rumoured. enthusiasm and a demonstration in wards. favour of the Premier: and the Home Minister.
The Upper House will discuss the measure on Wednesday.
ELECTRIC CO. SHARES. Closure was carried by 233 to have attracted most interest in This week, Electric Co. shares 109 votes, but the Speaker declared.
the ntarket, with a rise of several the vote was vold owing to a
The technical mistake in connection points since the week-end. with a teller's action which the explanation is the announcement Speaker upheld. The debate con- of the dividend, Hitherto, the sequently adjourned sine die. Hongkong Electric Co. has not paid more than $1.50 a share to scrip-holdera. This year the same dividend has been sanction- ed but with an additional bonus of $1.00, making a totaï return of $2.50.
DR. SUN YAT-SEN.
Wellington, March 3-In reply to the employers' ultimatum_yes» terday the Wellington Water siders' Union resolved not to giva the guarantee required, declaring their determination to fight the employers to the bitter end. The Union
Asked the Waterside Federation to seek financial aušin‡. ance in New Zealand and Australla. Meanwhile work at the port, is practically at a standstill.—Reuter, Is virtually unchanged.
(By Courtesy of Daily Bulletin),
PEKING, March 3.-
In the case of the Electric Co. there has also been talk about the The condition of Sun Yat-sen monta highly favourable to share- possibility of unexpected develop-
holders..
cerned.
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Strange to say, he gradually became acclimatised to living in a ever he pleaded for freedom" he damp hole and recovered. When-
was told by his captors, that he would have to earn his release. Accordingly, he made up his mird to perform all the services he was called upon to do and so be able to leave as soon as possible.
During his stay with the pirates, they were always on the move from hill to hill, generally by night. His duty was to act as valet to the rich captives who formed the subject of negotiations for ransom. He says that all the victims he attended were not cap- tured by Wong Ng's gang. The band he was with acted as keepers for other robbers. receiving a commission of about 25/per cent. for doing so, On the other hand, Wong Ng sent some of his prizes to other outlaw lenders for safe keeping.
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The second man he attended died before terms were agreed to. For his "carelessness" he was given no food for nearly a week and often brutally struck with Mauser butts. One of these victims.departed in very poor heal and the apprentice was charged with accompanying him to a ferry. which was over a day's walk from the den, Never- theless, he did not dare to attempt escape as the whole countryside owed some sort of allegiance to the pirate gangs.
About China New Year time, there was talk of sending him back! A week ago he was given "a dollar and told to get back to Hongkong. His password was to be "Wong Ng's released captive.". Wherever he used it he was given a "lift" by boat or a meal as the case might be. Reaching Kong moon, he returned to Hongkong by boat, on which he was given a meal by a travelling trader whom he chummed up with.
TEST MATCH RESULT.
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(Router' Service;):
Sydney, March 4... Australia won by 307 funs. England's second innings produced 146 runs. Grimmett took six wickets for 37 runs.
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