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After meeting taxes and charges the Ford Motor Co., show ed a surplus lost year £16,500,000.
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The Douglas S.S. Co., Ltd. hold Te the memory of Sir Patrick their annual meeting in the com- Manson, who for, all time will be puny's ollice (Whiteaway'a Bulld-known as the "Father of Tropical | ing) at 12 noon on May 21. The Medicine," and who was formerly company's transfer books will be of Hong Kong a tablet was, closed from May 17 to 21 inclusive. March 15, unveiled by the Right Hon. Neville Chamberlain, Minister
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Five Chinese cases of notiñable of Health, at the Albert Dock Hos-
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Small boxes of cherries grown under glass in the South of France were sold at Covent Garden in mail week at six shillings each. This represented sixpence for each in- dividual cherry.
Letters of administration to the estate of Grace Theresa Gonella, Inte of No. 209, Wanchal Rond, whe died on May 9, 1926, have been granted toUga Gonella, architect, her husband. Mrs. Goneliu left net personalty in the Colony of $2,400
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were two cases of enteric fever (typhoid) from the city, one diphtherin from the city and other from Kowloon, and one small-pox from Kowloon.
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The Marchioness of Curis brooke was operated on for appen dieitia. The operation, which took place in a West-end nursing home, was performed by Sir Charles Gordon-Watson, and was reported to be "very successful"
To travel to Canada at the A meeting was held in the office same price as one would pay to go of the Secretary of Chinese Affairs, to "the pictures" seems incredible. attended by several medical practi
Yet, this is what Mr. and Mrs. Waite tioners, including Dr. J. Anderson and their six children, of West- of the University, and the Hon. Dr. Wood, Durham, are doing. For the R. H. Kotewall, Mr. Li Yik-mui, Mr. under 9d.--this family will sail sum of 10-an average cost Wong Ping-suen. The re-organisa- from Liverpool for Canudin by the tion of the Tung Wah Hospital was Cunard liner "Auranin." discussed.
made possible by the Government- assisted passages scheme, and under ordinary circumstances, it would cost Mr. Walte nearly £150.
Notification has been received by the Singapore Flying Club, from the Singapore Harbour Board, that they have been granted an area of 10,000 square feet of land adjoin- ing that occupied by the Royal Sin- gapore Yacht Club. It is under stood that the Club will thus have the use, of a water frontage of about 500 feet...
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The London newspapers have been. puzzled about a statement made by Sir Frank Heath, Secre- tary to the Department of Scienti- fic and Industrial Research, who In a speech at Leeds alluded to the early introduction of an invention which, if it possessed half the merita it claimed. would affect, he hoped for good, the lives of every man, woman and child in the coun- try. No details of the invention were discussed.
The work of translating the Bible into Afrikaans is proceeding steadily, the "African World" лдук. Professor Kestell, rector of the Grey University College, and one of the translators, stated recently Gospels and the Psalms had been at Bloemfontein that the four completed; except for final revision,
and that this part of the Bible would probably be published before the end of the year. The transla tion of the rest of the Bible, he added, would be completed next month, but as the translation was being done from the original Hebrew and Greek, a task, which necessitated great care, the work of revision would probably occupy another two years.
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The fact that there have been but eight cases of typhoid amongst the European community during 1927 is considered as
sufficient proof that the minor epidemic of the last fortnight or so-there have been 27 cases notified in the Colony in 15 days-is not due to infectionvolution in the social amenities of A general meeting of members of the ordinary water supply of the Eastern life is threatened, remarks of the Hong Kong General Cham- Colony or to milk. The fact that a
the "Straits Times." It all eman. ber of Commerce has been called number of cases are being reported ates from India where the leaders for Monday, May 16, in the City daily from Chinese districts is con- of society at Simla and Delhi have Hall, to nominate a member of the sidered by medical authorities to devised a businesslike plan which Chamber for appointment to the be due to the drinking of water will obviate the calling necessity Legislative Council for the usual | Tunning through nullahs. It is not and lead to the abolition of "Not at term of four years, as the Cham-considered that there is danger to Home" boxes. Mary in Singapore ber's present representative, the the public in general provided they will read with interest the pro- Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, will in remain careful of their food and posals that have been adopted and, future remain a member of the drink.
perhaps, in time roads in our lead- Council on appointment by H.E. the
ing residential areas will lesa re- Governor.
semble an apiary with its beehive. looking boxes than it does at pre- sent. The scheme adopted at Simla is to the effect that no calls should be paid by anyone (new-comers and men included) save on the Viceroy, the Governor of the Punjab and other high officials, and that on ar-i ceason everyone should send to the rival in the winter capitals each
hon. secretary of the Simla-Delhi)
Tributes to the keen interest that Mr. G. W. Keeton had taken The London policemen who in the Association of Past and Pre- have been visiting Paris have been sent Commercial students and in duly admired by Paris crowds, the University generally were paid writes a correspondent to a Home by members at a farewell tea party newspaper, but it has been left for organised by the Association yes- the "latin" to give them a new terday on the occasion of Mr. Kee name. That journal printed a pie. ture of "Les Bobs de Londres et les ton's impending departure, the agents de París disputant un match speakers being Mr. Theng Khay. de Rugby and the correspondent who presided, Mr. B. M. Talati, the that French politeness Graduate Secretary, Mr. Wet Tat may have thought the diminutive and Mr. Lim Penf-tlong. Mr. Kee "Bobby" too famillar. "Bob" cer- ton, in reply, referred to his happy tainly seems to be a tribute to the associations with the students, past respect inspired by the manly pro. and present and assured them he portions and simple dignity of the would never forget the three plea- men of whom Londoners are saat years he had spent among
them. justly proud.
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Calling League his or her name, appointment, address and probable date of departure. A small fee is payable to cover expenses and the Het is circulated with addendum fortnightly to,everyone whose name is on it. Formal. calls, will in future be done by post: Bachelors wil sigh with relief; some ladies perhaps with dismay.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS.
The forthcoming wedding is an nounced of Albert Laing Cun ningham, of lessra. Swayne and Hoyt Inc., living at No. 22, Robin son Road. to Alice Mary Law, No. 4, College View.
Capt. R. Neville, R.M.L.I., A.D.C., to Sir Hugh Clifford, Governor- elect of the Straits Settlements, was formerly A.D.C. to Sir R. E, Stubby when the latter was Governor of Hong Kong.
Maru" to East Africa.
Capt. R. Neville, R.M.LL, A.D.C., to Sir Hugh Clifford, Governor- elect of the Straits Settlements, was A.D.C. to Sir R. E. Stubbs when the the latter was Governor of Hong Kong.
Major-General C. Van Stabenzee, C.B., CMM.G., the G.O.C.-elect, Malaya, had the honour of being presented to H. M. the King at a Levce held at St. James's Palace on March 15.
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Hong Kong passengers "President Lincoln" when she sail- ed yesterday for Manila included Mr. K. Rupchand. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Smith, Mr. L. Gonzalo, Mics Ruth L. Harris.
The Most Rev: Joseph Medard Emard, D.D., Roman Catholic Arch- bishop of Ottawa, has died there. after a long illness, at the age of 74. He was chosen Roman Catho- lle bishop to the Canadian Expedi tionary Force during the war, and was created an assistant at the Pontiffenl Throne in 1917. His pastoral works fill five volumes.
The death occurred on April 27
Mr. A. E. Thomas, senior member of the firm of Thomas and Hornidge;} mining engineers. He leaves a daughter in Ipoh. Mr. Thomas was counted as one of the most ex- pert hydraulic engineers in Malaya. He had been engaged on important works in most of the leading mines and had also submitted an impor- tant scheme to prevent floods.
Dr. W. P. C. de Trafford, of the Repeating after 50 years a cere- Economics Department, Osaka mony they performed for the Duke Commercial University, is on a of Argyll, then Governor-General of short visit to Hong Kong and China | Canada, Indian tribes of Vancouver to observe conditions for certain Island will make Viscount Willing- Japanese newspapers. Dr. de don, 13th Governor-Genera! or at Batu Gajah hospital, F.M.S. of) Trafford was at one time at Hong Canada, a blood chief of Island Kong University. Mrs. de Trafford tribes in a ceremony, which will la continuing on the "La Plata draw a massed attendance from the
Songhens, Saanich, and Malahat re servations on hia arrival at Victoria. Nearly 100 extra pairs of over-In full war paint and, feathers the shoes for the coming touriet season tribesmen will escort his Excel- are now on order for the Chapter lency in three war canoes on a tour House. Westminster Abbey, one of of the original sites of the fort London's fascinating historical which stood on the shores of the places. During the season more inner harbour before proceeding up than 500 persons visit it each day, the gorge, where the investiture of but, according to the attendants, chieftain is to be made. this number Includes very few Londoners. The wearing of the overshoes supplied is a condition of entry to the Chapter House. When first opened, 40 pairs of overshoes were sufficient. There are now 120 pairs, and before long there will be more than 200.55.
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Few journalists have such a faith- ful following us has Mr. Robert Blatchford Baya P. K. In "The News- "A. R.." Bangkok, writing to the paper World." His seventy-sixth Editor of the "Siam Observer," birthday, 'which occurred last says:That such reverent atten-month was celebrated by a dinner tion should be paid in an out-of the-given at Pritchard's Restaurant. literary-world place like Bangkok to Oxford Street. The majority of Joseph Conrad is a matter of grati those present were "Clarioners," fying wonder. But how is it that who had read the paper from the no attempt so far has ever been first number In 1891 Many of The Queen visited the ware made to get into touch, through the them were men and women reared houses of the Port of London Au- medium of your columns, with in "The Clarion" atmosphere. thority in Houndaditch, where valu people who have known Conrad in Their parents know and worked able goods from all parts of the Bangkok? For years the man who, with Robert Blatchford and A. M. world, and particularly Eastern was to write Typhoon and the Sha Thompson in their younger days, lands, are stored. The goode dow Line--the action of which takes and they as children learned of the there at any one time it is: com- place in the Gulf was in the em-great work that those men were do puted, are worth a sum approach- ploy of a well known Arab firming on The Clarion." To the din ing £20,000,000, Although a good which still exists in Singapore,ner came readers from Newcastle. deal of climbing of staire was in His tramp used to ply between Warrington, Brighton, Shefeld, volved,; the Queen appeared to en-Menade, Pontianak, Macassar and, Glasgow, and Halifax. The gather joy the experience thoroughly, Bangkok, loading copra, rice and Ing was presided over by the Rev. She went to the top floor, worked coolies. Surely there are still J Cartmel Robinson, of Bedford. down gradually to the lower floors, among us men who had dealings Fark, the founder of the Clarion and concluded with an inspection with him. Haven't they realised Fellowship. Responding to the of curios, many of which were the vet that Joseph Conrad is no, other toast of "The Clarion and its Star." work of highly skilled Chinese and than this Captain Conrad they met Mr. Tom Groom stated that during Japanese craftsmen.. A number of over here years ago in a shop or the week its obituary notice had wonderful lacquer screens with am- on wharf. In a bar or on a deck? been written for the thirty-fifth bossed⠀⠀ patterns in mother It is for them to come forward and time. Like the thirty-four pre- | of. ⠀⠀, pearl ; · most beautifully let us know, however "din their vious ones, it would not appear 'til wrought were on view, and these memories may be, what Conrad print. It was intended to close claimed attention and keen admira- | looked like whon as a young skipper, down at the end of the month, but tion. Many rare and costly articles not thinking yet of: Lord Jim or it was certain that the paper would | carved in ivory were also inspected. Victory, he had only to worry about | Wiill be maintained. At the moment
The Queen also visited the head- setting Jn as quickly an ipožnib it was not possible to say: what; quartern of the Port of London his rice, his cost and as, the old its fature form would bs; it was, Authority, in Trinity-square and a mariners used to say, hin, refresh- however, cartain that it would con- riverside: warehouse Spumonts.
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