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P'RAPS-PRAPS NOTI
number of Canton merchants have formed a syndicate to pro mote the scheme. The price for Min entergement, it is understood is about $80,000. It is reported
Local water- that after staying in Canton for
'Doesn't Sound "front frequen'-
So Well.
Smith:⠀⠀ "Oh," Mr. Browne, a period of 10 days, Mr. Mol will
ters werd inter-
want give a display in this Colony. This
ested to learn,.
you to meet my friend talented actor, as we all are) aware, is one of the best in China. Merchants S.N. Company were used to read my paper together
would reckon, that the China Jones."
Browne: "Oh, I know him. We He is not only successful among doing well now that the National in the 8:15:" the Chinese themselves but ap- Ist Government had taken over peals greatly to the Europeans, the line. The latest reports to For this reason, he is known come from Shanghai, however,
.Mr. Justwed: "This steak. among the Chinese community as are likely to dampen the hopes of Mrs. Justwed: "I can't under--
tastes queer.". the "king of the actors." A few any who contemplated joining up years ago, he came to Hong Kong, with the Company, for I hear that stand It I know I burned it a and proved himself a great suc-a good percentage of the C.M.little, but I rubbed some vase- cess. During the Ching Dynasty, ateamiera are two or three months line on it right away. Mr. Mei was a "chosen man" to in arrears of salary. If this is so, give a display in the Emperor's the account of the Company's Palace. As ordinary actors were well-being given to a newspaper not allowed in the palace, this was reporter by a Mr. Chao is all eye- a great honour. Once "chosen"
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"Why, do you think their run- away marriage will turn out to be & happy one?"
"Because all their relatives.
an actor in those days was liable wash, which is a mild term for were so angry about it that they
to enjoy the privilege of having a pension for life...
refuse to visit them."
Husband: "My dear, a great physician saya women, require more sleep than mon."
1
That was a good move A Good of the Kwangsi Move. authorities in sending At present there
a delegate abroad to Public Cars are many more interest rich Chinese from that
Wife: "Does he?" BANON public than pri Province as to advantages in re
Husband: "Yes, my dear, so vate cars on the road, due mainly turning home and investing their er perhaps you'd better not wait to the fact that some of the for money in China. Apparently it for me to-night." mer are owner-driven. I have has succeeded, and it would 'not heard on more than one occasion be a bad idea if other regional
Jones wants to borrow five hat the proceeds of one day's governments adopted similar tac-pounds from me. roving round town by this type of tics. There is no need for Hong
Is he good for that amount ?!? vehicle has brought in for the Kong to seek to attract its native
"Yes, with proper security." driver a sum of considerably over sons as the Government here is
"What do you suggest?" $100. If this is true, it is not to in the happy position of being able be wandered that there are so to raise whatever money it repair of hand-cuffs and a watch- "Oh, just a chain, a padlock, 8. many pubile cars on the road. quires, as witness the oversub dog." Although the earnings of the day scription of the Loan partially. lo not always reach that figure, issued at the end of last year. My little daughter is remark- but on occasions like racing days, Kwangtung however, could follow ably clever," said Mrs. Booster. when the tram cars are too slow, the example of Kwangsi with dis-"She has learnt to play the piano then high prices are asked and tinct benefit. The authorities at in no time, Isn't that so, Mrs. riven. Although the season has Canton are always wanting money Nearby?" lot conie on us yet, the public and have a number of really legi- motor driver must look on its ap-timate schemes, such as commer who was her next door neighbour. "Yes," confirmed Mrs. Nearby, proach with no little concern, one cial aviation; ready for the em-"I have often heard her playing it There are five enson being the inauguration of ployment of capital. classes of Bri- motor buses by the Tramway and tish Colonies Hotel companies. Whether the and Protector-buses of the two mentioned con-
The Sui Hing Navigation Co., ates not possessing responsi-cerns are to be placed on the 'Ltd... has been struck off the ble government, in which the race course" route is yet to be Register. administration is carried on by een, but if they are, the owner
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A revised schedule concerning recreation grounds is published in the "Gazette.".
Among the various
The Great Western Hotel Co., branches of busi. Ltd., will be struck off in three ness in the Chinese months unless cause to the con- community, the trary is shewn. Yam Pak. Hong is undoubtedly anked the foremost of them all. n this particular hong, two ranches of business are dealt with. One is purely commercial transactions in goods while the other is worked for a two per-
Hong Kong comes within the fourth category-not very high and on a similar status to that of British Honduras, Falkland Islands, Gambia, the Gold Coast. Northern Rhodesia, Nyasaland Protectorate, Seychelles and Uganda Protectorate. All these have a Legislative Council nomin: ated by the Crown, with an official majority; with the exception of British Honduras, the constitu- tion of which does not provide for ent: commission. Many of these such. The constitution of Northongs have a capital of more than
ern Rhodesia provides for the election of the unofficial members 3 million. Originally the Nam Pak so soon as the necessary local but later on, owing to the develop Tone was estalished in Macao, legislation has been enacted.
Arrangements for the sixth extra race meeting, to be held at Happy Valley on October 6 and 8, are advertised to-day.
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that way."
Little Edna came home from her first visit to Sunday School carrying a small bag of sweets.
“Why, Edna, where did you get the sweets?" asked her mother. bought them with the penny you Edna looked up in surprise. I
gave me," she said. "The Vicar met me at the door and got me in for nothing."
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The following story from one of our public schools for a piece of spontaneous wit really takes some beating.
Some juniors in the lower school were playing a game in which one was a "King" and was "knight- ing" other boys. The humour of Capt. A. J. L. Whyte, R.E., has the situation lay in the appro been re-appointed A.D.C. to II.E.priate names he found for each the Officer Administering the one.
At last it came the turn of one Government.
boy who was renowned for his Messra. Lammert Bros. are mighty girth. He knelt before It is interesting and pertinent ment of this Colony, it was moved selling a large quantity of pro- the "King," whose sword tapped to note that the Straits Settle here. The salt fish trade is next visions at their sales room on his shoulder, and he was told, in importance, the shops beise Tuesday at 10.30 a.m. See ad- amidst howls of laughter, to ments is in the third category, situated in Saiyingpun. At the with a partly elected Legislative end of every year the fishin
"Rise, Sir Cumference." Council in which there is also a junks, after several months of
One of the men, who received
visitor to a lady's house was hauling in the high seas, will dis-evere burns when a kerosene conducted by the mistress on a The difference ispose of their harvest to these junk caught fire recently in Cap tour of inspection. In the kit
shops. From there, the salt fish suimui Pass, died in Hospital chen the visitor noticed an old is distributed all over South yesterday.
"Weekly Telegraph" and com-" China. There is little doubt that
mented upon its presence. A meeting of the Church and
"Oh, yes," said the lady," several millions.
the Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie and servant to read." Mrs. Maconachie will be held in
"But don't you change it every the Lecture Hall, Kennedy-road, week? ventured the visitor. "It High House said about the from 5 to 6 p.m., on Wednesday, is an old one."
Rents unscrupulous in October 3. All friends are in-
crease of rents by vited.
Hong Kong, Baturday, Sept. 29, 1928, stipulated official majority.
A LOOK AROUND.
The Difference.
members of the Legislative Coun. the annual turn-over amounts to Congregation to bid farewell to leave it in the kitchen for the
Much has been
RETURN OF EROS.
this. Straits Settlements has elected unofficial [By The Mall Men.]
In addition to cil. Hong Kong has not, in the Sermons Start the numerous real sense. True, two of the mem- bers represent, the unofficial To-day. features, pic- Justices of the Peace and the torial and Hong Kong Genegral Chamber of literary, that go to make the Commerce, respectively. There
may be elections for the honour landlords in the Colony. Obvi Saturday issue of the "China of representing these, but the reously these landlords are divided Mail" the evening paper of the commendation to the. Crown of into classes. The first are the week, it has been decided, I under- the nominated candidate or can-rich who, in many instances, in- stand, to commence a series of didates (if there be an election)rease the rents of their houses lies with H.E. the Governor. to a reasonable sum. The second sermons, the first appearing to-
The Government of Hong Kong are the widow and orphan-owners day. This is not because Mr. is administered under Letters who are staying outside the Maconachie is leaving us and it is Patent of Feb. 14, 1927, by a Colony. These often have friends Governor, aided by an Executive or relatives here who collect the therefore felt someone, in print, Council of six official and three rents on their behalf; they are must take his place, but because unofficial members (besides the usually lower than others and the The Shaftesbury Memorial, sur- there seems to be a real demand Governor). The Legislative Coun increases are reasonable. The re-mounted by the famous bronze cil is also presided over by the mainder is composed of farmers, figure of Eros, will probably re for a feature of this kind. Not Governor and has seven oficial the hardest lot to deal with. They turn to the centre of the new always, of course, will the mess and six unofficial members. Four are rapacious: Suffice it to say, Piccadilly-circus early next year. age in this journal compare fa- of these are nominated by the the power of increase or decrease The Underground station, with vourably with those so regularly Crown on the Governor's recom-es within the power of the own its labyrinth of connections, will and ably delivered by the Oracle mendation and two of these four ers, so what can the sufferers be completed and ready for use by
are usually Chinese. The other do? S of Kennedy-road, but our range | two represent the unofficial J.P's
of preachers will be a wide one, ; and. · Chamber of Commerce, as and it is better to have a variety | stated.
of opinions, even upon religion, than the same old one hashed and
rehashed time and tüne again.
PICCADILLY-CIRCUS LANDMARK
EARLY IN 1929.
"We've no need to do," replied the lady of the house. "It is never the same servant."
"So you've just got back from For holiday. Feel any change?
"Not a penny."
Bertha: "Sometimes you ap pear really manly, and sometimes you are asolutely effeminate. How do you account for It??!!!
Harold: "I suppose it is here- ditary. Half my ancestors were males and the other half females."
"I know my wife lied to me when ye were engaged."
"What do you mean?" "When I asked her to marry me she said she was agreeable.
top chapt
The Vicar, mentioned in his sermon people who attend church for nu better reason than to show off theirst clothes.
ARGENTUR the public at Christmas, by which The land thus i time all obstructions will, it is Keen interest is anticipated, be removed from the Volunteer being shown or the Circus, and the space left cleat Runners.spective units for for the restoration of the Memor In other words, it
the Hong Kong lalo, A Small is not anybody Volunteer Defence Corps annual It is now five years since the Concession, who can achieve athletic sports meeting at the familiar little figure was tempor He concluded with this effort On the occasion
the dignity of Kowloon Cricket Club on Oct. 18. arily exiled from Piccadilly For "I am thankful to see it is ob Pint of Beer of his wedding getting on to the Legislative Talent has been sought out and a while it stood outside the Tate vious none of you have come here
All Round! yesterday, the Council. As a correspondent in committee men are issuing remin Gallery at Millbank, whence, for that reason
Master of Napier the Press wrote years ago durders to potential competitors to after much discussion, it was gave a treat to all "other ranks" ing a controversy one can have train assiduously. Most of the moved to the Embankment Gar. I am sorry to say in his battalion the 2nd of the a vote, but not as birthright. One "stars" are showing excellent dens at Charing-cross. There it That our cook went to-day,
Some things.simply can't King's Own Scottish Borderera can vote as an unofficial J.P. (be form and prospects are very good has remained ever sincer Regiment. This took the form of mg which is an honour conferred) indeed. Lammert is expected to The rest of the Memorial, con- allowed.
pint of beer and two or as a member of the Chamber thine again but several fine run sisting of a circular marble basin I spoke pretty sharply packets of cigarettes for of Commerce (which Isa llege here will be taking part. I have and jets, round which the flower-And words didn't weigh Bachman And well did that has to be accorded
In mind Owen Hughes, Eastman sellers were wont to sit with For Mand left us
Hding who has given their baskets, has been stored in ein practice. Then there the yard of the City and South reputed to have cover London Railway at Stockwell
a
the men deserve this from a popu Chamber and paid:
lar Lieutenant The Band prac Sanitary Board is a rent: tised assiduously for the day ganisation altoge while others helped with the de public can vote corations, putting up tents, etc, members is a sm and the men of his section in the ment of its in Machine Gun Company of the the common weal. Battalion drew the motor car back from the Cathedral to Murray Barracks. - - In passing, it might be noted that the K.0.S.B, detach- |ment which, had been on duty in Shameen was withdrawn this week--and the men in that de- tachment were able to take, part
the
ations
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made.