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These
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for April
́are like sunshine after showers
Dance records in a dozen different styles. Every one packed with tricky rhythms and startling new instru mental effects. Vocal refrains add to the fun. It's just the kind of music you want for that party at your house. Come in and sample them today!
OP Man River-Fox Trot
(from Show Boat) With Vocal Refrain Make Believe--Fox Trot
(from Show Boat) With Vocal Refrain
PAUL WHITEMAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA' No. 21210, 10-inch
Ramona Waltz With Vocal Refruim Lonely Melody-Fox Trot
PAUL WHITEMAN AND HIS ORemen: A No. 21214, 10-inch
There Must Be i Silver Lining (That's Shining for Me)
Fox Trot With Vocal Refrain
WARING'S PENNSYLVANIANS
My Stormy Weather Par-Waltz With Vocal Refrain
JOANNY JOHNSON AND HIS STATI
No. 21227, 10-Inch
Together-Waltz With Vocal Refrain
PENNSYLVANIAMR
WARINO'S PENNSYLVANÏANS Dear, On a Night Like This-Fox Trot With Vocal Refrain
THE TROUBADOUKR No. 21213, 10-inch Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man-Fox Trot (from Show Boat),
With Vocal Refrain Why Do I Love You-Fox Trot (from Show Boat)
With Vocal Refrain NAT SHILKEET AND THE VICTOR ORCHESTRA,
'No. 21215, 10-inch
Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella (On a Rainy Day)
Fox Trot With Vocal Refrain
ROGER WOLFE KAIN AND HIS ORCHESTRA The Man I Love-Fez Trot (from Striks Up the Band)
THE TROUBADOUTEN No. 21233, 10-inch
PAUL WHITEMAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA
THE VERGINIANS
Smile For Trot With Vocal Chorus Away Down South in Heaven.
Fax Trot With Vocal Refrain
No. 21228, 10-inch
After My Laughter Came Tears-Fox Trot
With Vocal Chorus
In the Sing-Song Sycamore Tree-Fax Trot
With Vocal Refrain
No. 21219, 10-kocă
THE VIBONİANCH
I Just Roll Along (Havin' My Ups and Downs),
Fox Trot With Vocal Refrain My Melancholy Baby-Fox Trot With Vocal Refrain
ALL. Bran QRCHESTRA
No. 21212, 10-inch Everywhere You Go-Fox Trot With Vocal Refrain
-FRANKIE MASTIES AND HIS ORCHESTRÉ Beautiful For Trot *** JACK. CRAWFORD AND EEN Orpersona No. 21217, 10-kodi
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FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1928.
Bay. In spite of the Bathing THE “RETURNED.” Beaches. 'Commission's recom.
WHAT THEY CAN DO FOR CHINA.
A LOCAL GATHERING.
P'RAPS-P'RAPS NOT!
Through an error in the prison book-keeping a convict was hept `in prison a week beyond his sentence.
"I'm sorry," said the governor on the day of his release. "It's too bad you had to stay here a week longer than was necessary."
"Oh, that's all right,” replied the convict, "knock it off next time!"
mendation, the Government does not seo fit to earmark the seven or eight thousand dollars for
No- swimming facilities there. thing can be done at Stanley. The
The potentialities of the Union absence of public bathing mat-""
for creating and perpetuating in- sheds there will only be regretted [ternational goodwill were stressed by those who have private means at the first re-union at the Hong of transport. A very few cubicles Kong Hotel Roof Gardien yesterday are being put up at Repulse Bay of the Hong Kong returned Stu-
dents' Association. -not enough to satisfy the pub- It was Indicated by the Hon. lic, we are afraid, but a beginning Secretary, Mr. Y. H. Tano, that the nevertheless. With the Govern-present membership was 90, of whom six were ladies. Of this ment's announcement that it is total, 29 men and two women were prepared to grant a suitable site classified under the heading of Bri- should the Sir Paul Chater tish, two men under that of French, and 62 men and 4 women under memorial committee desire it, we that of American, according to the voice the opinion of all that such countries of their sojourn. Twenty- is due to a great pioneer whose one were engaged in Sciences and name will always be more than a Engineering, 8 in Arts, G in Law, the house feebly.
10 in Medicine, and 23 in Com- "Or work after six." eontinued merce and Economics. It was the domestic mercilessly. "And I shown that for the study of medi- want every evening off; also cine and engineering, most of the nice room to myself; and a good students went to Britain, and that reference." for econorales and commerce, they proceeded to Amertea.
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encouraging.
The prospective maid-of-all-work, recently engaged from the bureau, was stating her terms to Mr. Newlywed, her new employer.
"You understand," she said, “ want two pounds a, week, paid in advance, and I don't scrub floors, nor--"
"But" began the mistress of
*
"Surely the reference can walt until you leave us?" interposed the mistress nervously.
"No, thank you. You can just as well give me the letter straight away," was the reply. "I've tried getting them when I leave, and I've never got a good one yet."
Good reasons, economical and otherwise, must exist for the Gov-
International Friendship. ernment's decision to abandon
Speaking on the aims of the Ngau-shi-wan and to investigato
Union, the Secretary, referred to other possible areas on which to its possibilities in promoting Inter build a new prison. That a new national good fellowship and the building is to be erected, and will provision of such facilities, in the have to be erected, is indicated by useful for mutual comparison and over 20 years. She ran the house matter of information as would be Susan had been with the family the official replies in the Legisla-for the benefit of the new student and the family too.
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One day her. live Council to the Hon. Mr. J.going abroad. It was the intention mistress ventured to remonstrate Owen Hughes and the simultaneous to compile a directory of all the
with her.
Suear, "Well, mum," replied publication yesterday of the 1927 members and to establish an in- formation bureau. The Union report of the Superintendent of would have an
"you will please to take a month's established head- notice from me. I always felt Prisons. A large sum was spent quarters together with facilities from the first that I shouldn't swit on pile-driving and other work on for recreation in the coming warri the Ngau-shi-wan site; but the season.
are
site will be required for the alr The President. Mr. K. L. Chau, port at Kowloon Bay as these two also addressed the gathering and next to cash other. The emphasised that the Union's great- wo feel cer-est task was the creation and per- Government experts, At least we read tain, must have taken everything petuation of international goodwill. into consideration and, primarily. The returned student was an am- into the reply an indication that the financial aspect. To a layman,bassador to the Eust as well as to the proposed Kowloon representait seems rather a pity that the the West and by interpreting the tion has received sympathetic Ngau-shi-wan site is not to be Weat to the East on their return its original purpose they could do much, as they had consideration. Even by itself the utilised for
to the statement that there is to be dis- after the time and money spent on in interpreting the East
it. It is assumed, therefore, that West during their sojourn abroad, cussion tends to show that the the original outlay will not be in bridging the yawning gulf be necessity for reform is to some wasted through conversion into
part of the air port. The Govern- degree admitted.
to dig rather deeply into Colony's exchequer to do so.
the
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n tween the two.
Men of Vision Needed.
you!!!
*
As father came through the front door, in the back
Walked his daughter, Matilda; they'd both got the sack.
(To more unemployment's vast #gures to swell),
Said dad, "I've been paid off as things are so slack,"
"Me, too," said Matilda, the typist-Alack!
"Like you, I am workless all through ‘a bad spell"!"
A well-known netor was taken by
Jet
"Well," he said, "how's that for a dinner?"
"Quite good," said the hungry ́. actor, his eye on the menu. "Quite good. Er-have one with me!”*
ment's information and attitude, as Speaking on the need of China a friend to Soho, to try one of the Sir Cecil Clementi has been em-jointly set out in the replies and for men of vision anu a true and cheap dinners there, and the friend phatic in public utterances on the report referred to, leave no room unselfish outlooks, the President praised almost unceasingly the growing importance of Kowloon. for doubt. A new prison should be said that their prayer was that particular restaurant he chose.
They as possible. There they might live to see distracted
the went through" Kowloon's rapid development is built as soon
have been one or two instances of China united and her people free courses, the portions being un- the main argument for its legisla- escapes from Victoria Gaol due, and prosperous. It was their con- usually meagre, an when they had tive. aspirations. Acknowledg- ostensibly, to overcrowding during viction that these great conse- finished, the friend leaned back in ment of its needs will signalise a repairs, and such a state of affairs quences could only be brought his chair, new epoch in the history of local must be rectified without unrea-about by the energy and devotion government. And that is why the sonable delay, even if it is necessary of her students.
During the course of the even-1 replies (published in yesterday's
ing, tea was served and dancing issue) were eagerly awaited by
indulged in. residents of all classes. The only way in which unofficial members can readily bring up urgent pro- blems is by tabulating questions in. Council. Those that been answered have attracted very wide inter-
The funeral took place at the questions?" est. There were subjects in
Protestant Cemetery.. Happy Val-) After the answers to Sir Henry ley, yesterday of Mr. J. Blyth, lonely George Washington and I which the Government's attitude Pollock's questions has been
Hong Kong, Friday, April 20, 1928. have
KOWLOON'S PROBLEMS.
Satisfaction is derived from the replies given by the Govern- ment in the Legislative Council
IS IT ADEQUATÉ ?
PUBLIC REPULSE BAY CUBICLES.
COUNCIL REPLIES.
MR. J. BLYTH.
FUNERAL AT HAPPY VALLEY YESTERDAY.
service
of
The chief mourners were the
"Have you
mamma?"
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ever told a lie,
"I am afraid I have, Arthur."
"Has papa ever told a lie?" "I expect he has."
"Did Aunt Mary ever well a lie?" "Why, Arthur, do you ask such
"Oh, I was only thinking how
would be in heaven."
Willie was fishing. "Willie!"
yesterday to the questions asked we are thankful for minor bene-gave notice of a supplementary widow, three daughters and four was sheltered from the house by
It was his mother's voice, but he trees, and she could not possibly see
him.
So Willie went on fishing. "Willie !"
is one of concession to the public. given at yesterday's meeting of formerly in the Half a loaf is better than no the Legislative Council, (these the Kowloon-Canton Railway. The bread, the old saying goes, and appeared in yesterday's issue of Rev. S. L. L Webb, Senior Chaplain
the "China Mail''), Sir Henry to the Forces, officiated, fits, bearing in mind the necessity question as follows: by the senior unofficial member, of conserving resources at a criti-
"Are the proposed public bath-ons. Among others present were
Mr. R. Baker (representing Kow the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.Ccal stage in the Colony's finances. ing facilities referred to in an loon-Canton Railway), Messrs. A. regarding some of Kowloon's With regard to the Jordan-swer to Question 4 (1) considered w. Grimmitt and C. E. Frith (re-
Still Willie went on fishing. by the Government to be adequate presenting R.M. Old Comrades' As- major problems. One thing road vehicular and passenger bathing facilities for the use of sociation), Messrs. G. A. Walker, as his friend Bert approaches.
Willie began re-baiting his hook which stands out prominently is ferry pier, it is gratifying to note the public?"
"Don't you hear your mother the lack of evasion usually asso-that the scheme, is not to be
three times she's shouted. "Aren't ciated with official replies to sheived. We observe with plea that will have to stand over for representatives of Police and Pri- callin' you?" said Bert "That's queries. The Council is such that sure that plans have been laid answer at the next meeting of son staffs from Laichikek Gaol. A
Council.
number of the members of the you going in?" except for announcements by down for the "Star" Ferry ap-
(The facilities referred to are K.C.R. Chinese staff were also pre-
"No," responded Willie Imper- turbably. Government spokesmen onproach area, with its narrow the contemplated provision of 15 sent.
"Won't she whip you?" asked public cubicles at Repulse Bay-
Among the floral tributes were urgent topics-coming mostly in bottle neck.. Recently, the goods 10 for men and 6 for women-to wreaths from Loving wife, Rese; his friend. the nature of surprises-und the train lines from the Railway sta-be equipped with frosh water
"No," repeated Wille disdain- fully. "She ain't going to whip
H.E. the Governor:
I think
J. Smith, F. Winyard, A. McCallum, R. Shannon, W. Cuff, H. Griffin, and
(sons and daughters), Willam
Budget figures, its deliberations tion to the Kowloon godowns showers, water stand pipes, etc.) Annie and Fanny; Sarah and nobody. She's got company, so
concern routine matters which have, literally, receded into the have little interest for the man background; but we trust that in the street. The answers given they have not been lost sight of. to Sir Henry Pollock are singular-Possible misconception. àbout
CHINESE TEMPLES.
POSTPONED.
MONASTERIES' PETITION.
to
Bill to
Frank: Baby; Sister Alice and
deaf
family; Alice and Jimmy; Mother, when I go in she'll just say: "The Jack, Harry, Baby, Sarah, Fanny, poor littlo fellow's Leen BO Alick, Lizzy and Bobby; Drawing since he was ill!". Office Staff, Kowloon-Canton Rail- way; E. W. W. Staff: Manager and Staff, Kowloon-Canton Railway; Rayal Marines Old Comrades As- sociation.
DO YOU KNOW?
To-day's List of
Little Posers,
ly clear. For instance, we are told Kowloon Tong's water supply has NEW BILL'S 2ND READING that H.E. the Governor proposes been removed; it is for the Estate to discuss the composition of the Company to negotiate with the
Mr. and Mrs. F. Hoare, Messrs. Legislative Council with the Government. The Government's
Bevan, Roylance, Bander, Lambert, Secretary of State for the reply to the query on children's
Winyard, Becker, J. Smith, J. P. Was Sir Shou-son Chow Colonies during his approaching playgrounds may not meet with visit to England. It is to be noted general approval. A small area have moved, at yesterday's meet-Robinson, R. Baker, Beattie, C. F. Measra. R. H. Charles, I. .B. that 'Sir Henry made specific re- at the junction of Salisbury and ing of the Legislative Council, the Ars. W. E. Hollands.
Second Reading of the ference to amendment of the con- Middle-roads can be reserved but suppress and prevent abuses in Trever, A. McCallum, G. B. Groom, W. G. Fitz-Gibbon, H. W. stitution to permit Kowloon's re- the Government does not say that the management of Chinese tem-Hammond, G. A. Walker, W. 3. presentation. We cannot say that it will be reserved. And Kow-ples and in the administration of
Caff, Inspectors Moss and Brown, the funds of Chinese temples.
From day to day in the "Chins the local Government has express-loon residents are unlikely to con On rising, Sir Shou-aon Chow Sergeant Mair, Old Friends from Mall" appear half a dozen questions ed approval of the request for a car with the official view that no said that he and his colleague re- Central Police Station and Ah of a general nature, for which
Cheong-
acknowledgment is due to member for Howloon. Begun a undeveloped area adjoining presenting the Chinese on the Council, and received a petition
"Daily Sketch," Answers will be few years ago, this movement has Nathan-road or a really perman- from twenty-two keepers of the
Ada H. Jackson, a postwoman, found on page 9 of this issue. gained much support. Now, hope ent reservation in Tsim-sha-tsui "To Yuen which meant the was fined £20 at Ripley, Derby-
1. What neroli is? is forthcoming from HE. the is suitable for children's play- "tourist" Monsteries, claiming shire, for stealing Treasury notes Governor's attitude. At this grounds.
that the Bill, if passed, would ad- and postal orders. varsely affect them. In order stage it is unwise to place too There were several questions that the matter should be given Accidental Death was the ver much confidence on the result of and answers which did not con- more careful consideration, he diet at an inquest on William Pate, the proposed conference, but the cern Kowloon. Cheung Sha Bay moved that the Second Reading a labourer, who died from cerebral bo postponed, hemorrhago after a football match very fact that His Excellency is does interest Kowloonites, how The Hon. Dr. R. IL. Kotewall in Newcastle in which he collided
were attempting to head the pall. up with the Secretary of State is more accessible than Castle Peak was postponed.
the
2. Which of our silver coins has the largest circulation?
3. The name of the king of the fairies?
4. What the first eight lines of a sonnet are called?
5: How much a fluid ounce is? 4 Wherp from 2
penches.
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