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LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
A fresh earthquake In the Crimea has damaged and de- molished buildings in Sebastopol and Yalta. Reuter,
Two Communists, Koo Yu-plu and Tano Yuan, were executed in Shanghai by order of the Chinese Garrison Commissioner.
The remaining nine commis- asioners of the Shanghai and Woo- sung Municipality have placed their resignations in the hands of the Nanking Government.
A woman, Shen Han-sz, arrest- ed by the Chapel police on charge of beating a slave girl to death, has been handed over to the District Procurator.
The latest issue of "Ovorscas" says: "We are glad to welcome back to the ranks of the Over-Seas League Sir Claud Severn, K.B.E., who was originally a Member of the League in Hong Kong."
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A fine display of hour and silk scarves is to be seen at the Pioneer Silk Store, which is rapidly coming to the front as a universal provider of all that "my lady" desires in the way of silka.
The Polish Ironfoundera* A3. the sociation are arranging for purchase of £500,000 worth of South Russian iron ore against de. livery of textiles and other goods. the It is stated that the deal is forerunner of larger transactions, -Reuter.
"Girls are far more conscien- tious than boys," said Canon W. R. Dawson, headmaster of Brighton College, speaking at Chiswick. "England is the only country in the world that knows the proper place for women. In France she is a plaything. In Germany a drudge, in America a goddess, and in England a partner.”
The "Labour Daily News," 1 Nationalist newspaper, claims that troops of Marshal Sun Chuan- fang have killed more than 500 youths in Taingkiangpu, Funing, Moyang and other cities and towns. This shows the inhumanity of the troops of Sun, the paper asserts.
Asked as to the number of ac- cidents in the streets of the Metropolitan Police district for June, Sir W. Joynson-Hicks, in a written reply. says there were 92 fatal accidents, 4,500 non-fatal, | and 5,892 involving damage to property. As a result of these ac- cidents the total number of per- sons killed. was 92 and injured 4.863.
The Stadium at Wembley has been placed at the disposal of the National Playing Fields' Associn- tion for organised games played by London school children and will probably be used for cricket, foot- ball and netball. The decision to allow its use for this purpose was made by the Wembley Stadium and Grayhound Race Course Company. -British Wireless Service.
There will be a Public Lecture on at the Helena May Institute Monday, October 8, at 5.30 p.m.
subject being The
Heavenly, Spheres "Stars" given by the Rev. J. Kirk Maconschte.
Eenator William E. Borah, who is one of the Repablican possibilities for President now that President, Coolidge bas definitely decided not
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A Chinese house boy charged at the Provisional Court with breaking into enclosed pre- mises at 14 Quinsan Garden, Shanghai, the house of Det Sergeant Williamson, of the Hong kow Police. Station, and with steal ing a portable gramophone, valued at $25.
Heluan Observatory, Cairo, recorded sq'earthquake whosu epicentre was 500 kilometres away. A slight shock was felt.-Router.
Now that Sun Chuan-fang has failed to cross the Yangtae, it is reported that the Lluho refugees gradually are returning to their native village.
The Nationalist Government, says the Chinese press, has not given up its idea of abolishing likin and enforcing tariff autonomy, but simply has postponed action pend- ing unity in the Kuomintang ranks.
In pursuance of an extension of its migration and settlement operations in Australia, the Salva- tion Army has chartered the White Star Liner "Vedic" to sail to Aus- tralia with a company of prospec- tive settlers on October 15.
"Eastern According to tho Times," several carloads of spoil captured from Sun Chuan-fang's in vanquished army, arrived Shanghai and were taken to the Arsenal. The materin! Includes eleven machine-guns, eighteen can- non, 500 rifles, and 450 cases of ammunition.
Judgment for plaintiff, in the sum of Tis. 42.80, $10 costs, and, $5 Court fees, was handed down by the Acting Judge, I. T. Morris, at the British Supreme Court, Shang- hai, when Mr. Donald Stewart brought an action against D. V. M. Drummond, the claim being in re- spect of expenses of a houseboat trip from February 2 to February G. 1927.
Beggars in ever-increasing numbers are appearing on the streets of the International Settle- ment. Szechuen Road, Shanghat, between Avenue Edward VII and Nanking Road, after dark, Beems to be a favourite thoroughfare for these medicants. The vicinity of the Navy Y.M.C.A. is also propular with beggars. Many are crippled, or profess to be, while others are surrounded by varying numbers of small, ragged children.
The 9th troop of Boy Scouts (Taikoo Scottish) were on Satur day afternoon presented by Dr. R. H. Kotowall with the President's Cup, a trophy which Dr. Kotewall presented some time ago as a cup for the runners-up of the Bird swimming, As, lately, there have been Challenge Cup for many inquiries, owners of dogs There was an excellent turn-out of again are advised that it is the in-Scouts as the presentation was tention of the China Kennel Club made on the occasion of a competi (Shanghai) to hold a dog show in tion held at Government House in the first week. In December, if con- connection with the Prince of ditloris permit and the necessary Wales' Banner. Dr. Kotown? ad. arrangements can be made. This dressed the Scouts and made parti- will allow plenty of time for dogs cular reference to the work of to be brought into condition after their indefatigable Commissioner,
the Rev. G. T. Waldegrave.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS.
Prof: Leibensen has returned to Shanghai from a holiday at Tsingtao.
The Prime Minister, who has from greatly benefited in. health
his stay in Alx-les-Bains, will re- turn to London to-night.-Reuter.
An aeroplane chartered by Mr. Van Lear Black dropped bouquets of carnations on deck for his daughter travelling on the ship when the Anchor. liner "Transyl- vania," reached Glasgow on August
Mr. V. Dialdão, managing ___ pro- prietor of the Pioneer Silk Store, received a cable on Saturday even- ing announcing the birth of a son. Already he is the recipient of hearty congratulations from the local Indian community.
Announcement, is made of the engagement of Commander Brian Leonard Geoffrey Sebastian, R.N., Naval, Dockyard, Hong Kong, to Mra. Cicely Millar, elder daughter of Dr. F. W. and Mra. Andrew, of Fenella, Hendon.
7. D. Hill, air mail pilot, who will accompany Lloyd Bertaud on his proposed non-stop flight from New York to Rome,
Mr. Koo Ying-fun, Minister of Finance, has returned to Shanghai from Canton."
The death occurred at Cowes, of Captain William Tutton, F.R.G.S. the oldest yacht master of the port. Thirty-six years ago he navigated the yacht St. George" in a 46,000 miles' cruiss around the world.
The death is announced from Budapest of Mr. Martin Lovaszy former Minister and leader of the Hungarian Octobrista who organis- ed the Revolution of October 1918, which led to the establishment of the present republic.
Mr. L. V. J. Laville, Deputy Public Prosecutor, Pérak, and Mrs. Laville, who arrived from Aus- tralia recently, will leave for Home in the early part of next month. Mr. and Mrs. Laville will be away for about eight months.
Rear-Admiral H. W. Longdan, who has relinquished the duties of assistant to the Admiral Com- manding Reserves and been placed on retired list, at his own re- quest, after 87 years service, is being succeeded at the Reserves Office by Captain Ronald Howard, lately in command of H.M.S. "Vindictive" In Chína,
Mrs. S. K. Waterman of Scattle who arrived on the s.8. "Pre- aident Cleveland" on a tour around the world will re- main in Shanghai some time to visit her son, Mr. H. S. Waterman, Mr. H. J. Timperley, who is well of the American Consulate-General. known in Hong Kong, having been
member of the "China Mail" The death has occurred, at the M. Georges Clemenceau attended literary staff for three years and advanced age of 81 years, of Mr. the wedding of his grandson, who having taken a prominent part in Alfred Reld Venning, L.8.0., B also bears the name of Georges the forming of the Ex-Active Ser former Federal Secretary of the Lucie Roseneau, at the Mairia of vice Men's Club in this Colony, Federated Malay State Mr. Louveciennes. The former Fre arrived here by the "Siberia Maru. Venning, who died at The Home- mier was looking well, despite his Mr. Timperley, who has been with stead, Bracknell, was keenly In- advanced, years and the effects of Reuter's in Peking since 1922, 15 terested In rubber, and gat on the
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The American Consulate-General Java bofore going to Australia
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Mr. George W. Parsons of Mayer, old friends. Arizona, who fa reported to have been in China about eight months ago. Information in this regard. will be appreciated.
Several members of the - Stock Exchange were passengers on the Il-fated 5 p.m. express from Cun- non Street, which was derailed The death is announced at her near Sevenoaks on August 24, with realdence, Villa San Michele San the loss of 18 lives. Two "House" Domenico di Fiespie, Italy, of Lady men were among those killed. One Marie Rodger, widow of Sir Tobin was Mr. A.T. Salisbury Jones, of Mr. William Henry Whiting, who Pickersgill Rodger, K.C.M. who White House, Deal, admitted in died on August 22 the age of in the eighties was British Real member in 1899, a well-known 72, 3 was Naval
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