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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1928.
At Home we would be paying"
Poor Rates, here we merely ask
for voluntary contributions. When PRAPS P'RAPS NOT!
you think of $1 per month, it is
not much, a mere fraction of what we may win or lose at
Mistress: The master was very
He
Donation of $1,000. While the Society is deeply bridge; not so much as the cost of grateful to those who have made a golf ball irretrievably sliced into happy this. morning. Jane.
the rough; still that amount is started for his office whistling, ": donations, especially to "Anony- mone Britisher for that of sufficient to form the nucleus of a Maid: Yes, mum, it was my mlp- $1,000, the finances of the Society fund which will do untold good take; I made his porridge of bird- cannot but call for serious con- and which will bring happi- seed. sideration if all the calls on it are ness and comfort where the same! to be adequately met. The report would not otherwise exist.
Donations are most welcome here? sets forth in detall a few of the
Second Convict: Because I lost typical cases dealt with and it but a steady income.is even more! a race. must be obvious to all that in the of No. 614, the Peak, our hard-prison because of that.
desirable. Mrs. C. G. Alabaster,! First: Nonsenso; nobody goes to
present difficult times in China,
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First Convict: Why are you
when residents of outlying ports, working secretary, or Mrs. Shell- The Other: But the winner was and places, must seek safety and shear, c/o the Hong Kong Univer- a cop. relief in the Crown Colony, that sity, our energetic treasurer, will
be only too glad to acknowledge "What do you think you're play requcats for assistance from the
Ing?" said the conductor angrily Hong Kong Benevolent Society applications for membership.
Appeal to Employers. to the short-sighted trombonist cannot but increase. It is a some-
Where a great deal of assist-during a rehearsal. what surprising fact that there
"Sorry, air. There's a fly cawl appears to be in some circles infance can be rendered by the pub-ing on my music and I keep play-
ing him."
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Hong Kong a curious misapprelic is in the way of assisting the the exact committee in the matter of ob- hension regarding
taining employment for those status of this charitable organ (both men and women), out of into your inheritance, sir, I think Creditor: Now that you've còme' isation.
Wrong in Conception.
work. It is a heart-breaking you ought to pay my bill. business for the committee to New-Rich: Do you suppose that
"He died during the night, doc
"I feared it. The medicine I
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It is often referred to as "The probe every possible source in just because I have money I'm go- Ladies' Benevolent Society," and this connection. There are but ing to change my ways? is thought to represent a group few large industrial concerns hero of ladies who are good enough to which can absorb even tempor-How is the patient?" combine together to help the poor arily those who are
anxious to tor." and needy, and who are a Society earn their own living. amongst themselves and friends.
I quite see the difficulty of the prescribed does not take full effect This, of course, is quite wrong in employer who has a staff organ- until after a month." conception, and I welcome this op- Ised exactly to suit his require portunity of making it quite clear ments, and again there is reluct- Isancstein (secing the diver to those who have not grasped ance to take on anyone who has come up): "Mein Gott! If I had the true position that the Hong not proved a success elsewhere, or only known that you could come Kong Benevolent Society is the who may have come down in the from America on foot I would have representative charitable Society world through their own fault, or saved my passage money." of the Colony for all cases of dis- should I perhaps say, their own tress other than amongst Chinese weakness. and Portuguese, the latter having the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to appeal to, and the former their own associations.
Few Spirited Workers.
"Give Him Another Chance,”
"But, my darling, you have spoll- jed your doll.”
Let us remember, however, out bis teeth
"No, Mother; I have only taken
to put them in a that one must not always be glass of water, like dear Grand-
judged by the first failure; it papa." often serves as a sovere lesson,
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The ladies of Hong Kong come and I can speak with personal She: "I won't be long, dear. I into it in this way; that a few knowledge of several cases in will be ready in a minute." public spirited workers, with their Hong Kong when men have been He: "Well, forthluvermike, The new plant at Bowen Road hearts and energy in the right down and out" and have subse take a minute that's not more than can deal with a daily load of three place, year by year practically quently worked their way up in balf an hour away," million gallons. The same system take upon their shoulders the bur- the world and are now good and A wealthy auto tourist lost his is being installed at the Shin Mun den of the European community respected citizens. So I most pedigreed dog while atopping in a Valley water works and will in caring for those upon whom earnestly ask employers when a small town. He inserted a lost sa cleanse five million gallons daily. fortune has not smiled, and who pealed to, to do their utmost and in the newspaper, offering a re-
through sickness, misadventure, stretch a point to make an open-ward of $100. At present, perhaps, in view of the lack of work, or other causes ing even if only for a short time, The next day he went to the local Government's obviously have been obliged to seek assist- and by so doing live up to the office to inquire, but no one was sound policy of economy, it is too ance; and this let me say, except very human motto, "Give him an-to be found except a decrepit jani-
tor.. is never other chance." much to hope that this or similar for excellent reasons,
"Where in thunder is the news- withheld.
Before moving the adoption of systems of filtration will be erect-
tourist I think it may truly be said the report and accounts I desire paper force?" asked the
impatiently. ed to serve the remainder of the that the Hong Kong community on behalf of members to place on They're all out," the old man Colony's water. A step, however, are generous. We have many record the excellent work per-replied, "tryin' ter find yer dog."
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in the right direction has been charitable associations here, and formed by the president, Mrs.
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taken, and here we have a crown-each year, several what I may Nisbet, the committee, and other FOUND: LADIES' hand bag
term "flag days" such as "Poppy executive officials of the Society. left in my CZY while parked. ing illustration of public money Day," "Nelson Day," "M.C.L." Chief Executive's Task. Owner can have samo by identify. well spent for the benefit of the and others. These efforts are con- The report gives in detail the ing property and paying for this
many.
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Hong Kong, Thurs, Feb. 2, 1928.
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ducted by efficient officials ably personnel of the committee and ad, or if she will make satisfac supported by willing helpers and the positions held by various tory explanation to my wife I will the results obtained correctly in- members throughout the year. It Pay for ad-(Advt. in American dicate the benevolent spirit of will be noted that Mrs. Alabaster Journal).
has filled the post of president,
Shem-"We have and for some time past has been everything on board, haven't we?" a pair of How dismal is n big city with- Slowly, But Never Stops. ›
carrying out the arduous duties Noah "Yes, we have." out shops? Hong Kong's shop-
In the case of this Society, we of hon. secretary. Those of us ping centre has, during the cold have no "flag day" no pretty girls who have had experience in com-right. I can't find my swimming Shem-"Well, I hope you're evenings, presented a gloomy with smiles, coloured ribbons, mittee work know only too well pants anywhere." appearance shortly after closing armed with the inevitable box of what that means. As such you time at five o'clock. In the pre- capacious maw. In some cases are the chief executive, you are Robert Ingersoll was famous for valling weather, it is only natural the money so collected goes out of expected to know everything, do the library of infidel books, which that people should hurry home on the Colony to aid most excellent everything, and to keep bright he possessed. One day a reporter finishing a day in the office, or go causes dear to the hearts of all. and smiling; these qualifications called on Mr. Ingersoll for an in- along to favoured forms of re- Having put our money into the she has more than fully complied tions, asked:
terview, and among other quen- It was a sound idea on the part creation from which to derive box, pinned on the appropriate with, and I feel that we are all telling me how much your library of someone or other to invite the warmth. Bat the Colony's busiest emblem (in case we are asked to deeply indebted to Mrs. Alabaster cost you, Mr. Ingersoll Looking local Press to view the working serted these last few evenings next twelve months the incident ing
streets have been particularly de- pay twice), we dismiss for the for her most valuable work dur- over at the shelves, he answered: of the new system of filtration In-There seem to be so few about from our minds.
year of exceptional "Well, my boy, these books cost me, anyhow, the governorship of
CLEAN WATER. ·
"Gloomy" City Hall
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difficulties.
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stalled at the Bowen Road water We think that following the Now the general status of the We must not forget, however, Illinois, and perhaps the Prest works, In the same breath it Christmas and New Year stream Hong Kong Benevolent Society that Mrs. H. Hunt for some dency of the United States
of shopping and the post-festive does not lend itself to such months early in the year most may be rentarked, in passing, that bargain day, many Have dons methods, its machinery is differ-ably undertook the secretarial Sam sat on the sunny side of the it is a pity that the invitation did with Buying necessaries uently designed; it runs silently duties and is also due our hearty down his face.
tree, the perspiration running not meet with a full response, for luxuries for some time. Not that and slowly, but what is all im- thanks for all her hard work.
"Boy, why don't you-all seat yo'self on the shady we would deprive shopkeepers and portant, it never stops. at these water works is given & assistants of a little relaxation
Mrs. Goldsmith's Help. side?" his friend asked him. Mrs. Goldsmith, concrete example of how money greatly deserved after the fever-
our late "That's all you knows 'bout na- devoted to public work is utilised. ish competition of several few I hope, if these remarks catch treasurer, has temporarily left ture," replied Sam, "By and by Moreover, one was afforded the weeks. Ladies are probably try the eye of our residents, they will the Colony and during her term sun's goin' to be on that side, and
ing out the latest creations in appreciate what you ladies are of office did not spare herself in then Ah won't hab to move." opportunity of witnessing how a anticipation of the annual Race doing on their behalf. I say their furthering the interests of the definite proportion of the Colony's Week but, otherwise, there ap- behalf, as it is surely the para-Society and I should like to put He was a bright little boy and water supply is cleansed. The pears to be no call for urgency. mount duty of all to look after on record our keen appreciation his mother had taken him on
visit to friends. plant that has been erected at the times which prompt us to ask if tress, especially in the Far East Hampden Ross for kindly audit-fore supper, "do you have grace
Hence the appearance of slack their fellow men when in dis of her untiring assistance.
Our thanks are also due to Mr. ́"Freddy,” said the hostess be- Bowen Road filter bed serves with people buy merely because it where there are so many tempta- water the area that lies, roughly, happens to be a particular time tions and pitfalls, not only for the ing the acounts.
of the year, and not because they unwary, but even those of a cau- between Arsenal Street and the are in need of their purchases. tious nature. commencement of Wing Lok Hong Kong has a number of im- This fine work is most faithful Street, also Kennedy, Macdonnell posing and pleasant shopping pre-ly undertaken by you ladies, in- and Bowen Roads, including the mines which, when illuminated conspicuously, in a quiet, method-
after working hours, may attractical and determined manner. Military Hospital. If our place of the attention of those who have In two set days every week in residence happened to fall within not the time to spare during the the somewhat gloomy confines of
day. these limits we would, after view- ing the new fitration process, most confidently accept our water as it is sent to us.
at your house?" With these remarks, ladies and] "Yes," replied Freddy, without gentlemen, I have law to propose
hesitation. I heard a man with that the report and accounts as a bill tell dad the other day that
he had thirty days", grace." presented be adopted.
Mrs. Featherstone seconded and aton, Freddy was hurried home.
And then, amid general confa- the reports and acounts were unanimously passed.
Mrs. Nisbet proposed a hearty "My poor husband was a won the City Hall will be found offi- vote of thanks to Mr. Sutherland derful artist," sighed the landlady, as she hacked at the pie-crust, cials receiving and distributing] for his presence and encouraging "and always said, he found in clothing, investigating cases of speech and this was passed with spiration in my cooking." distress and generally conducting
"A-sculptor, I presume," said the gloomy boarder, surveying bis
Members Wanted.
acclamation.
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House-hunter:
"It wouldn't!
Owing to the pending elevation the routine work of the Society, to the peerage of Lieut. Col. the and notwithstanding the many liam Murison, goes on leave in the
When the Chief Justice, Sir Wil-bent fork. The subject of the filtration of Right Hon. George Gibbs, the Ill-climatic discomforts, this good near future the Hon. Mr. Justice the Colony's water is one about ness of Major Sir Harry Barnaton, work continues unremittingly, P. J. Sproule, Senior Pulsne Judge,haps, that the climate would dis Estate Agent: "You think, per which the average inhabitant and Lord Stanley having been ap- and all honour to you for it. Penang, will proceed to Singapore knows little. As a rule, he cares Party, all of whom were in the pointed Deputy Chairman of the
to act as Chief Justice, It is not agree with your wife?" [yet... known who less. It is a matter, however, to Whip's Office, Mr. F. G. Penny, the Now the main point is how can Penang, but, the name of Mr. Jus- will go to
| dare!" which the Water Authority must Member for Kingston-upon-Thames the Colony help the Society? tice. Stevens, the new Judge, is give constant attention, and by Whips Introduced to the Office are
receives advancement, and the new The answer is by becoming mem-mentioned..
"What! You've cut off yoUR the adoption of the new plant, the Marquess of Titchfeld and Sir bers! It will surprise many to
most beautiful attribute your long know that notwithstanding the The drought at Singera still con- hair?" known as the Paterson Rapid Victor Warrender.
large number of residents of, tinues, says the "Siam Observer," "Well, I can tell you now it Gravity system, a tremendous
Mr. F. G. Penny. P. and Mrs. what for want of a better term, and it is reported that the whole wasn't mine." atep forward has been taken. The Penny, and Mr. W. Fect Mitchell. I will refer to as the upper and Peninsula, from Pattani upwards,
is suffering through the lack of ju plant, of course, is more systema. M.P. and Mrs. Mitchell, were middle classes, there are only rain. It is now certain that the
Mother: “Did you give your tic than the old-style slow sand amongst the guests, invited by Sir about seventy members on crop will be a failure. The men panny to the Sunday school col- filter bed, is fool proof in opera-Brime, ind Princess Arthurs of purely quite wrong; I would even if there is rain in the letterTommy "No: I lost it
Rowland and Lady Blades to meet our Hats to-day. This is soon season will soon be over, and lection T tion, occuples in proportion to its Connaught at dinner at Claridge's appeal to all to come foward and part of it, it will be too late to But this is the third week rum output not more than one eighth The party went after dinner to enrol 4 The subscription for be of any service. Old residents ning you've lost it
scientific gathering at the Middle- of the space a sand filter would sex Hospital, of which File ladies and gentlemen is but $12 at Singora say that it is the caha."I know, but that other kid's fuck take, is thoroughly cleaned in a Arthur, he chairma wig
per annum, that is $1 per month. est and most rainless monsoon in can't last for events
their Hfetime.