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TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1928.
LIME WASHING. ›
TRYING RELATIVES.
SANITARY BOARD MATTERS.
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MR. BRAGA. AGAIN.
At to-morrow's meeting of the Sanitary Board a number of interesting questions will be put to the President.
ABOUT PRESENT DAY-
PARENTS.
CHILDREN'S FRIENDS..
The Prime Minister Mr. Stanley Baldwin, once said: "The English language is the richest in the world for monosyllables," Dr. S. W. Tao will ask:-
Two of the best of these are In view of the general complaint "Home" and "Friends," but the by tenants of tenement houses
P'RAPS-P'RAPS NOT!
Stage Manager-"What makes you think the fruit they threw at you was bottled?"
Actor "I felt o'jar"
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Ethel "Where'd you get those. great big eyes?”
Gladys "My folks gave them to
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Madge "Helon must have been talking about me."
Marie "Why do you think so?" Madge"When I met her sho kissed me twice."
against the present method of lime-first may be far from happy, and for a birthday present." washing by the Sanitary Depart-the latter-if relations are often mont, will the Head of the Sanitary hard and unsympathetic. Department state whether a ten- Present-day parents are said to ant, if he objects to the spraying be friends, of their children, shar- method of lime-washing by the ing their sport and social life. Departmont, may be allowed to But even now some fathers and employ his own contractor to do mothers seem to be far apart the work, in the old way, after his from their young people. A proud landlord has paid to the Govern- mother, with old-world tastes, will ment the money for lime-washing hold herself aloof from her up-to- by the Department?
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Smith-"I want to buy a rug ́as
present for my wife." Shopman-"What colour do you
wish, sir?"
Smith "Here, match the makes
If so, whether the Government is date daughter. The girl may wish prepared to hand over the money to work or to go into a profession; paid by the landlord to the tenant but the mother will be dead from this cigar. I want to cause after he has done the lime-washing against it, will try to keep her in bor as little work as possible."' satisfactorily?
leading-strings, and say: "My When the spraying method is em-dear, that is not suited to out that hat. Why, my face could not "Impossible, I could not. wear
ployed what precaution is takon by position."
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the Department to protect the Or a father, who wishes his son be seen." furniture or goods of the tonant to go into the Army or the "I am sure you would have-It, from the lime-wash or to prevent diplomatic service, will turn Signora, if you knew how.it im-
the lime-wash from going through crusty when the boy wants to be proves you." the floor to the floor below?
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Whether the lime-wash used by in business or to make his way in the Department contains any
the Dominions. Still more bitter "I'll speak to you in the only lan- gredient which may be injurious to will be the opposition if he has a gunge you understand. Mee-ow! furniture or goods?
craze for sport and wishes to be Mee-ow!" Whether the spraying method a horse trainer, or a professional now employed by the Department golfer or cricketer. We have all The Last Lesson.-"Now, my is an Improvement on, the old known or heard of cases where dear fellow, I will show you how method of lime-washing? If so, in a stern father not only makes dif- to drive a car backwards." what respect?
ficulties, but even cuts his son off with the proverbial shilling.
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Lady: "But it's no, use worrying. my good man-something's sure to turn up."
Deadbeat: "No doubt it will, missus; but I expect it'll be me The tocs."
advise another game.
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The Brush Method. When lime-washing la done un- der the supervision of the. Depart- ment, by its own workmen and) Marriage, at its best, has its with the best of materials, is there trials; and not the least of these any necessity to have the work is its "in-law" relations. done more than once? And, if it men and women concerned may be is found necessary to re-limewash good, straight, and in their way the premises, whether it be pos-kind-hearted. But they seem patient to take up golf. After a A doctor advised a corpulent just completed a learned treatise sible to have it done on the same soon to develop a keen sense of few weeks the patient returned and on the Electricity Act at Home. day as that of the first lime-their own rights and a spirit of said that the doctor would have to In his opinion, the Colony is rich-washing?
In lime-washing a painted cell-In the case of a young wife, the
suspicion and jealousy. ly endowed in natural beauty. Toing or wall, as not a hundredth
'But there's nothing to beat use his own words:-"The New/part of the lime will stick, will the whether as son or brother, maken golf," said the doctor.
love they bear to her husband, Overland China Mail. British enterprise, but the drive with such cases in the future?"
Territories road is a monument to suggest some method of dealing them at once
Head of the Sanitary Department
"Quite so," agreed the fat fel- on their guard low, "but it's no good to me. If I against the new arrival. If she around the island is so inordinate-
Mr. Wong Kwon-tin will move:-has money they are envious of her place the ball so that I can see It "That in view of the numerous possessions; and if she has none ly pretty and impressive that one complaints which have been made, she is reckoned a drag on their where I can hit it I can't see it."
never forget it." The the Head of the Sanitary Depart- beloved one.
ment be requested to discard the
Mother: "Oo, 'ook at luvly ikklo Brothers and sisters, too, are speaker added that the scenes spraying method of lime-washing not always the kindliest of rels-
honk-honk." have been impressed indelibly on and adopt the brush method."
tions. Jealousy often exists be
Small Son: "My dear mother, his mind.
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can
can't hit it, and when I put it
successes. ing as regards looks and social does 80 on the flat, but fairly eats
up petrol!"
It is just such beauties as those
Mr. J. P. Braga, will ask:- referred to which ought to draw large quantities of fresh vegetables Is the Government aware that the average man's attention durare regularly exported by steamers
Royalty, as ever, sets us the out of Hong Kong? ing several days', absence from
best example. With due respect If statistics of such exports are office. True, there is the week- available, will the President obtain it may be said that the relations end in Canton or the visit to of December last and for the first and to their Royal only sister are the figures in respect of the month of the Royal Princes to each other Macno now that the Hotel Riveira half of the current month? perfect and command our deepest is open. Or, if one can afford it, his opinion, whether the expert in Stewart.
Will the President also state, as admiration.-Hon. Mrs. Fitzroy- a cruise to some of the smaller farge quantities of fresh vegetables islands which are part of the from the Colony tends to restrict supplies for the local markets, and
Unpopular Doctor: "Ah, I've caught you under the mistletoo."
Girl: 'No, doctor, there's only
one thing you'll ever have a chance
of kissing me under.” "And what's that?" "An anesthetic."
Hong Kong, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1928. Colony. There is no need, how-if so whether any inadequacy of "OUT ALL NIGHT." gure in the dim
HONG KONG AMENITIES.
ever, for expense or trouble in supply exista thus operating as a rambling along the maze of lovely of vegetables in Hong Kong?"
factor in the keeping up of prices
forestry patha which are traced
all over the hills on the island and on the mainland. For invigorat
www.g
A customer who was looking round a curio shop noticed a quaint recesses at the
"What is that Japanese idol worth?" she asked.
back.
REGINALD DENNY AT THE QUEEN'S.
At the
.
"About half a million," replied the salesman, "It's the proprie-
Queen's Theatre to-day, tor."
"All dressed up and nowhere to go" is a rather expressive phrase ing exercise, for the sheer fun of BROKER'S DAUGHTER Reginald Denny is appearing for which has been used appropriate-being fit and about, these hill
MISS DA SILVA AND LT. ly in Hong Kong on occasions. paths are really wonderful. So.
ZANATTI. Against the many who grouse be-near to nature, one forgets that cause of the lack of facilities for business routine will loom up enjoying oneself in the 'Colony, again with there should be considered the worries
the last time in "Out All Night." "Hard up as we are," said the In this picture Reginald le as funny dear old lady, "at least we are sure as ever in his own particular style of a bit of poultry for the Christ- of comedy. As John Graham amas party. I've just got a note St. Joseph's Church was the head over ears in love with Molly he's got the bird!"
wealthy young bachelor, he falls from my darling actor son to say scene of a very pretty wedding on O'Day, a pretty actress everyday
Saturday afternoon, the contracting Spend the next parties being Miss Maria Cecille quickly during the 24 hours which shop one
Nixon) and then things happen A man rushed into a barber's few idealists who derive pleasure holiday almost on your doorstep, Nolasco da Silva, daughter of Mr. follow. He marries the girl sterot- "Cut the whole three short."
day and Bald hastily: from being close to nature. Our among forestry paths.
"What three?" asked the barber. remarks are prompted by the fact
"The hair, the beard, and the
that China New Year has come
just after a week-end, giving New or Old? most workers an uninterrupted break of practically four days.
its
and Mrs. P. M. N. da Silva, the
(Marion
former being a well known locally, but on account of a clause in sharebroker, and
her contract they kept the matter Lieut.
Mario
Zanatti, of the Portuguese gunboat dark. Reginald saits for England
"Patria.",
-nuff sed!
THE BAT."
conversation."
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"What a lot of water you've brought, Tommy" said the elderly lover. "I only just wanted drink."
A
"Thought you'd want more than A ginssful," replied Tommy. "Gertle says you're the driest old stick she knows!"
as surgeon on the ship on which The Rt. Rev. Dom Jose da Costa Molly is going to London with her Every year sees determined Nunes, Bishop of Macao, assisted
company. What happens on the efforts on the part of a section of by the Rev. Father Noval, of the abip must be seen to be enjoyed The question which residents the Chinese to abolish the rites Miles. Barbosa, Albuquerque, Alves
Spanish Procuration, often ask themselves is: What which have for centuries been and Barretto were the bridesmaids, officiated. are we going to do during these associated with the beginning of while Mmea. Albuquerque e Castro few days? In the realm of prac
new cycle in the calendar. and Laura d'Almada `e Castro act- ticabilities, it must be admitted, After the Revolution, the Chinese ed as Matrons of Honour. the range of choice is restricted. Republic adopted the Gregorian model of white georgette heavily The bride was attired in a Paris] In ordinary night-life, not to calendar. Steadfast to the deci-embroidered with pearls and silver think of holidays, Hong Kong has sion made less than two decades beads and carried a spray of white "The Bat" at the World Theatre legs variety than, say, Shanghai. ago, Government officials and Eucharist lilles. The bridesmaids attracted good audiences both yes- By day, the Colony has very bureaus still declare public holi- were dressed in pale blue tulle over terday and on Sunday. It is a have me."
4 days on the 1st of each January, blue georgette and carried pink and thrilling story of little to show. As has been point Those of the Chinese people who white roses. The bride's mother's criminal who conceived a most fan- diabolical prefer new ideas follow the lead dress, was of black georgette over tastic plot to loot B bank of my plate." given them and observe New Year green crepe de Chine.
$200,000. Banker Fleming is kid-
ed out by eminent persons who become our guests, sport occupies
a primary position in the Colony's
forms of recreation. But if one
is tired of golf, or football, or cricket, what can one turn to? `Or
change, is there not some other
If only for the sake of the
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GRIPPING DRAMA AT THE WORLD.
"Women are fools. I never knew but one really sensible one."
"Well, why didn't you marry her?"
"I asked her, but she wouldn't
"Waiter, there is a caterpillar on "No, sir, that is the sausage you
at the same time as do Western The bride was given away by her napped and then reported as dead. ordered." nationa. But does China desire father. Consul Albuquerque The disappearance
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to lose all the picturesque touches Castro and Mr. C. A. da Roza Bailey, the young cashier, adda to "Gustave, you mustn't beat your
of the old-fashioned New Year? were best men.
In spite of all the noise, "the bustle and
"I hope you will be Indulgent.
It is the first time I have done it."
of Brooks
the sensation. The plot thickens sister like that. You will break the Governor's Wife.
as the picture continues, and prac
doll." the. veniences, foreigners out here which the Church was filled with under suspicion. It is a gripping.
the petty incon- After
ceremony. during tically everyone in the cast comes.
Judge: "You have been found still think that the old practices friends and relations of the happy drama which holds one's undivided guilty of killing your wife. Have kind of national an usement rea- should be continued. As a com bride, a reception was held at her attention right to the close, when you anything to say?" sonably available? Another promise, we suggest observing father's residence, "Shornecliffe," the "Bat" is unmasked.
the official New Year at the Garden Road, after, which the point 'from which this same time as in the Occident, but couple departed for Repulse Bay hardy topic can be viewed to leave the annual business and Fanling for the honeymoon. is how it strikes those who settlement and the social side of Mrs. Zanatil's going-away dress
While playing golf at Dawlish only stay in our midst for stated the festivities to the old lunar was of bol de rose trimmed with Warren, near Exeter, Rev. K. A. terms in accordance with their chants are unlikely to upset their
date. In any case, the mer beaver and hat to match.. Lake, rector of Heavitree, Exeter, Mme. `and Mile, Barbosa travel was taken seriously ill.'" . He was re- position, and those who are here arrangements just to be fashion led specially from Macao for the moved to Heavitree on an am-
has been for ages the starting of tended by the officers of the PorTwo hundred miners, each over You forget that I have dined here able. China New Year to them happy ceremony, which was also at bulance. a period which they pray will be tuguese transport "Pero d'Alen sixty years of ago, whose aggregate before." auspicious. Their employees, too, quer" and the gunboat "Patria period of work in the mines extend-
for most of their lives and make Hong Kong their permanent fiome.
He: "Seems to me women would, rather have beauty than brains."
.She: "Of course. Most men are stupid, but few are blind"
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The Host "I'm afraid we haven't much of a dinner." The GuestNo apologies, old man.
Hong Kong was very highly have material interests in the oc. It is understood that, upon his ed to 6,000 years, were entertained Flapper "Should I marry a man
casion, for they are engaged for return to Macao, Lleut Zanatti by the colliery company employing who lies to me? praised last week by a visiting the following twelve months on will take over the duties of A.D.C. them at Edwinstone Hill, Sherwood barrister and engineer who has the second day of the New Year. to HE, the Governor.
Forest.
Friend"Do you want to be
"old mald?"