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Singapore "quarantine notifica- tions have been issued respecting cholera at Canton, Macao, Shahghal and Tourane.
Land is being reserved near Kuala Lipla for an experimental fruit station to be maintained by the Agricultural Field Officer, Pahang West.
Over 300 students of the Whampoa Military Academy took their departure from Shanghai for Kwangtung by steamer after having arrived from Chinklang by train. The reason for their departure is not known.
The start of Chamberlin's fight across the Atlantic and the wonder- ful welcome given to Lindbergh in Brussels and London are among the recent events depicted in the topi cal gazette to be shown at the Queen's Theatre to-morrow.
It has been decided, the Chin- ese press reports, that Tan Yen-kai shall be appointed as Chief of the Nationalist Government after the unification of the Wuhan and Nan- king Governments has been effect- ed. This was decided at the Lusan Conference-recently held,
The Hospital Comforts -Com- mitter begs to acknowledge, with many thanks, receipt of parcels of literature from Mrs. Duckworth, Mrs. Dunlop, Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes, Mra. H. Woods and Mr. F. K. Ewart, and Mra. A. R, Suther- land; also packs of playing cards from Mrs. A. Morris.
A memorandum on Zionist or ganisations and the development of the national home during the year 1926-27, which has been submitted to the Mandates' Commission of the League of Nations, shows that, though immigration has greatly fallen off, the total net increase of Jewish immigrants after the war is 12,000, making a total Jewish popu-
lation of 158,000, or 14 per cent, of the total population.
It is reported in Tokyo that Chiang Kai-shek left Shanghai on the 6th Instant for a tour in America.
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The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company are authorised to file a specification of an invention for pneumatic tyre tread.
The Prussian State Bank, on behalf of the Prussian State, is negotiating in America for a six per cent. loan of thirty million dollars, probably to be issued at 96% to 97-Reuter.
It was stated at the Wesleyan Conference at Bradford that the death watch beetle had been dis covered in the roof of John Wesley's chapel, London, and that the coat of dealing with this would be about
£800.
On the application of Mr. D. L. Strellett, the summons for assault taken out by an amah employed at No. 89 Hollywood Road, third floor, against Wong Lan-koon and his son Wang Chi-yu of the second floor, was yesterday withdrawn..
The opening an air mail ser- vice from Colombo to Tanjore and from Tanjore to Madraa and from Madras to Bombay, Calcutta and Karachi is in contemplation. When the proposal becomes a reality post- cards will be charged two annas and letters three, anuas. In all likeli hood the big maidan near Bristol Institute, Tanjore, will be utilised for the construction of an aero- drame..
Tony Lungo, truck driver, who achieved fame by eating 60 meat balls at a sitting, won a $100 bet at Bloomfield, U. J., by devouring 25 frankfurter sandwiches in two hours. He drank two glasses of water, one of orangeade and went home under his own power. Middletown, N. Y., on the same day, Sidney Condichini was running and eating a frankfurter. He choked and died,
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The prospectus of the new Hong Kong Government aix per cent. Public Works Loan is issued In the advertising columns to-day;
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The offices and stations of the Chinese Maritime Customs för Kowloon and district will be closed to public business on Thursday, September 22.
Photography keeps abreast of the speediest greyhound racing. Even at forty miles an hour, by means of a Gyro camera maintain ing accurate level and operated by clockwork motors, attached to the electric hare, slow motion pictures of starting traps, dogs starting, gal- loping, then converging, bumping at the turns, and every other move- ment, can be taken.
Resumption of train services on the two main lines llcading out of Shanghai has been a feature of the after-developments at Nanking. Two passenger trains: travelled each, way between Shanghai and Changchow with a single passenger
train odch way between Shanghai and Wusteh. On the Shanghai- Hangchow-Ningpo Hine three traine passed outward to Hangchow and three entered the North Station from that place.
The talented party of amateur entertainers known as the "Re
outdoors vellers" are giving an concert at the Kowloon Football Club to-night when the following will contribute, to ja programme which has every indication of being not a whit less auccessful, than the many presented to the Services with such marked success: Mr. and Mrs; Clemo, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming, Mr. Walmaguch, Messrs. Geall and Grenham and the Misses Nan; Lorna and Dot Tollon.
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An application to confirm a re duction of capital of the Wing Sang Company Ltd., 109 Des Voeux Road, was granted in the Supreme Court yesterday on the application The Chairman of the Calcutta Mr. W. N. T. Tam. The reduction Port Commissioners in the ad was from 600 shares at $100 each ministration report for the year to 507 shares of 250 each, to be To cope with the ever increas-1926-27 says the year was charac effected by returning to the holders Ing number of demands for interised by, further evidence of of the 507 shares which had been formation relative to educational moderate but sustained improve-issued, paid up capital to the extent facilities offered to foreign children ment in trade and commerce, which of 250 per share. The remainder in Switzerland,
a special section has been noticeable during the last of the capital nominal, divided into 93 ahares of $100 which had not has been inaugurated by the Amert few years, and adds some further been taken up, was to be cancelled, can Express Company at their Mon- improvement may be hoped for in it was stated. The reason for the troux office to answer enquiries re- the near future. The number of reduction was that capital was in garding boarding schools or furnish names of families prepared to re-vessels entering the port during the excess of the firm's want, counsel ceive childen "en pension" and year increased by 7 or 8 per cent. Intimated. They formerly dealt extensively In steel joists and in the schools where they may attend as over the preceding year.
The Educational total earnings amounted to Rs. export of camphor, which required day scholars. section is also prepared to secure 304.37 lakhs. Expenditure amount-a capital of about $250,000. They Expend! had ceased to transact this bual- hotel apartment or boarding house ed to Rs. 304.87 lakhs. Accommodation for parents who inture amounted to Rs. 286.79 lakhs ness since 1906 and as they were: tend to stay in Switzerland while and the total balance as at March now taking on new lines of business the children are receiving Instruc- 31, 1927, including other items of the capital they required was
smaller. tions.
income, was Rs. 30.60. Iakhs.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Mr. S. M. Middlebrook is appoint- Mr. N. Grice is appointed an Assistant District Judg in Singa-ed to act aa Protector of Chinese,
Penang
pore.
The resignation of Sec. Lieut. (Acting Captain) J. Taylor M.C. of his commission on the S.S.V.F. has been accepted.
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Lleut. W. Findlay M.C. .S.S.V.F., has been appointed Acting Captain while in command of the Chinese Company, Malacca Volunteer Corps.
Estate in Hong Kong worth Mr. F. L. Williams Has been ap-g2.700 was left by Bir. L. 4. Franco, pointed an Assistant Controller of late of Shanghai, who died on Feb. Labour, and an Assistant Protector 22, 1925. Letters of Administra of Chinese in Singapore.
tion have been, granted to his widow, Mrs. C. M. L. France, at present living in Hong Kong.
Mr. S. P. Morten of, the Tele- phone Department and Mrs. Morten and family left Malacca for Singa- pore, Mr. Fuller from Tapah has already arrived to replace Mr.
Morten.
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Mrs. C. S. Macaskill, late of 4 Waverley Terrace, Kowloon Docks, who died on September 2; this year at the French Hospital, left Hong Kong estate to the value of $2,200. Letters of Administration have The Dutch East Indian Govern-been granted to her husband, Mr. ment has invited Major T. A. Lowe K R Macaskill, of the D.S.0. M.C., General Staff, Malaya address. · Command, to be the guest of the Government during his visit to Java, to witness the manoeuvres of the Dutch Army at Garot and Tjibatoe. Major Lowe hus sailed for Batavia.
NEWS.
Mr. Daniel Crissinger, Governor of the Federal Reserve Board since 1023, has retired.
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Mr. B. Proulx, (nee Florence Simmons) formerly Hong Kong, has given birth to a son in Shanghal.
Mr. J. Hi Pedlow, Acting Pro-
tector of Chinese, Penang, has been appointed to act as Assistant Treasurer, Penang, in addition to his own duties.
Mr. W. R. Hume, of Melbourne has been authorised to file a speci- fication of an invention for improve- ments relating to automatic control devices for electric are welding apparatus and other purposes; and for improvements in and relating to concrete pipes.
The Governor has made the fol, lowing promotions in the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps,
At the Conference of the Far, with offert from the September 14, Eastern Association of Tropical 1927: Lt. Kenneth Sinclair Mor Medicine which is to be held in Inrison, to be Captain; Second Lt. dia in December, the Malayan Henry Charles Macnamara,”- tôi be Government will be represented by Lieutenant; Second Lt. Thomas Dr. A. L. Hoops and Dr. J. W. Addia Martin, to be Lientenent. Scharff for the Colony and Dr. A.R Wellington and Dr. A. N. Kings-" bury for the FMS Sir Malcolm Watson will represent the Malayan branch of the B.M.ARAN MA
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A cable from London, announces
the wedding at St. Martin's-in-the- Fields on the 1st Inst. of Mr. E. G. "Watts," of Tuan Meè estaté, Selan. gor and Glenealy, Morecambe
Capt. and Mrs. McCallum and Mestra. N. G. Lovell and F. Rumkey-Williams, who are motor Ing from Peking to London, arrived In Kuala Lumpur and remained for a short while before leaving for Port Swettenham They will sall Mr. Aw Boonshaw, whose name Lanes, to May, daughter of Mr. and has been prominently associated Mrs. Chas Watt, of 12 Beaufort with various philanthropic objects Gardens, London, BEAMISTA, G}} in Singapore for many years and Donald, of Kepeng estate, was best whose charitable inclinations have man. The bride is a sister of Mrs.
shortly for Burma and India and hope to reach England in January their start from Peking having been
miids In May.
been of much benefit to many of his FM. Riley, of, Bukit Kepong, and less fortunate fellow-countrymen,; Mra. Duncan Revie, of Penang. announces an offer of free cofilua to poor families who cannot afford to The political economist, Profes bury their dead relatives. This sor Wilfred J. Hinton, M.A. Follow form of charity may seem unusual of the University of Walsh, and in Western eyes but's similar offer Professor of Political Economy at a few months ago showed it to be the University of Hong Kong. I passing through Shanghai after an
The wedding took place, at the Confucian, School, Kuala Lumpur, of Mr. San Kwok-leong, secretary of the Selangor Exchange, Ltd Kuala Lumpur, son of Mr. San Ah Wing, chairman of the Kwong Yik Bank, to Miss Leong Sow-lin, of considerable help to many poor daughter of Mr. Leong Yan-tuck of Klang, director of the same Bank The ceremony was in Chin. ese roformed style.
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