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a wild primitive people for the ed in a few years, for a specimen purposes of scientific research is is worth about £200 to the native Derscheid, the founding of the Albert National | hunter," declared Dr. Park in the heart of the Belgian "They are fine beasts, about 5 ft.
is now nearing completion.
do not provoke them when, say, The remarkable progress achiev- they are with their young, I have ed to date, and plans for the ex-been as near as ten yards to a herd tension of the work, were outlined of them, and only once was I at to an "Observer" representative by tacked. The female rears its Baron de Cartier de Marchienne, young in a sort of lair on the the Belgian Ambassador, and Dr. ground, but when the youngster J. M. Derschied, Secretary of the gets to four or five years old it International Informatory Office is made to sleep in branches above
LAMMERT BROS. for the Frotection of Nature, at ground at night to guard it from Brussels, the scientific investigator surprise attacks by leoparda and so who was responsible for the prae-forth, while the adults lie side by tical working out of the plan. side on the ground beneath.
"It was King Albert who first, in
Value to Science 1925, decided to institute this "But, interesting as these goril- national park," Baron de Cartier las are, the pigmies, living their explained. "In the course of his normal life in their natural en- travels in America, as Heir Appar-vironment of wild forest, are even ent in 1899, 15 h, as Heir A
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great national parks there, such as the Yellowstone and Yosemite Val-. ley and he was anxious that similar reserves for native fauna und flora should be created in the Congo.. But with this difference: whereas these great parks in the United A Valuable Collection of
States are run chiefly for the bene. POSTAGE STAMPS
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ROYAL PHILATELIC SOCIETY
NEW PRESIDENT
Fred J. Melville writes in the London "Daily Telegraph":
WATER RETURN
Level and Storage of water in Ra- servoirs on August 1, 1920:
CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER
WORKS.
Tytam Tytam Byewash Tytam Intermediate Tytam Tuk Wong Nei Chung Pokiulun:
1028
1929
26' 7"B
'L.
19' 9"B
L.
L..
1' 0"B
7'10"B
57′ 9′′E
26' "B
0' 5"B
L.
27' 9"B [Note: B. denotes "Balow Overflow": A. denotes "Above Overflow: L. dó-
Storage in million and decimals
After six years of office as Pre- sident of the Royal Philatelic So- ciety Mr. T. W. Hall retires, and 18 succeeded by Mr. W. Dorning Beckton, Mr. Hall's term has been a notable one, as the so- ciety has acquired its fine perman-notes "Level with Overflow."] ent premises at 41, Devonshire- place, W. 1, costing over £18,000, free of debt, and has attained its sixtieth anniversary. As a philate! fat Mr. Hall's experience and know- ledge are wide and deep, and bis collections rich and comprehensive. The new President, like his pre- decessor, is a solicitor. He has been collecting stamps since 1879, has never sold any part of his col- lection, and now possesses the greatest all-round collection in Bri- tain of the stamps of the world;
22.37
of gallons
1928 202.95 2,83
1920
384.80
195.90 -154.42 1,393.00
388.00
6.72 11.06
29.81 €0.00
Tytam Tytam Byewash Tytam Intermediate Tytam Tuk Wong Nel Chung Pokfulum
Total 1,811.46 1,040.40 Consumption of water in the City and Hill District in millions and de- rimals of gallons during the month of July,
Consumption
1928 317.06
1929 124.19*
of the period 1840-1890. He does Estimated population 123,960 434,280
na' collect stamps of later date than 1890. One of the founders of the Manchester Philatelic Society in 1891, he became its President in 1800.
Mr. L. J. Gilbert-Lodge, Бог.
secretary of the Royal Philatelic Society, records in his annual re- port that once more the King, as patron, has graciously honoured the society with a display of his collec- tion of Labuan. The King also lent some great rarities for the so- oiety's first exhibition in the new
Mr. Gilbert
tribe of about 300 pigmies, which fic point of view. Their presence premises, and paid a personal visit it was thought best not to disturbin the midst of the Albert to the exhibition. in any way, but leave to live their National Park will help to Keep Lodge writes: "Those of us who normal life as hunters of bush pig the natural balance of
had the privilege of accompanying and antelope with spear and bow which is what we want, above all, his Majesty during his inspection and arrow.
of the exhibits were forcibly re- to see preserved. "An American scientist, the late "As for the climate, it is, of minded of his deep philatelic know- Carl Akeley, of the American course, tropical in the low areas, ledge by his comments and observa- Museum of Natural History, had but very healthy and Alpine in the tions on various stampa and issues. been over the ground in 1921," said high. The landscape is a wonder- Our patron's continued interest in Dr. Derscheid, "and he informed ful one; in parts, you will find wild all that appertains to philately is Baron de Cartier that he thought heather growing to. a height of a source of gratification to us all." it ideal for the national park he several feet.”
Danzig Exhibition
Consumption per
head per day."it 24.1
9.2
Inchides 273 M.G. from Taikoo, .13.23 M.G. from Kowloon, 2.42 M.G. from Tsun Wan and 10.09 M.G. from steamers, ere,
Full supply in all Rider Main Dis- 11th Intermittent Supply in all Rider tricts during July, 1928, from 1st to Main
Districts West of Eastern Street only from 18th to 14th and Intermittent. Supply in all Rider Main Districts West of Garden Road from 15th to 81st July.
July, 1929. Supply by Street Fountains only during the whole month. On 1st July the hours of supply were 5-8 am and 6-8 p.m. (Peak District 4 hours daily). From 2nd-22nd inclusive the hours of supply were 4-8 am, and 6-8 pm. (Peak District hours dally). From 23rd-31st inclusive the hours of supply in the City and High Level Districts were 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tank Supplies were suspended- on 30th July.
KOWLOON WATER WORKS:
1928
1829 0'11"
.0′ 2′′B · 20′ 5′′B
L Storage în million and decimals of gallons
1928
Kowloon Reservoir 2'10''B Shek Lai Poi Re- Reception Reservoir 4 20
Bervoir
1920 342.97
Shek Lal. Pui Re-
servoir
Reservoir Reception
115,42 46.55
22.57
38.15
Total
461.55 422.67 Consumption of water in Kowloon
Comingt
during the month of July.
Consumption
and decimals of gallons
1928
117.97
had in mind. A start was made by One corner of the gorilla coun- The Free City of Danzig has marking, as a game reserve in try, in the Bufumbiro district, ex-staged an international philatelic which all shooting was prohibited,tends for about twenty-four square exhibition under the patron- a fringe of bush encircling the miles into British Uganda. An age of Mr. Zander, the Post- original area, and thus completely effort is accordingly to be made to master-General. It is being held isolating it from native interfer- Induce the Uganda anthorities to in the Municipal Museum, which Kowlcon Reservoir 323,56 ence. In this way the National mark off this section also as a game used to be а Franciscan Albert Park began in 1925. preserve, and thus prevent native monastery. Although Interna- "In 1926 Akeley and myself, with disturbance of these rare tional in plan, it has its chief Mrs. Akeley and two assistants be creatures; and the destruction of support from Central and North gan a thorough survey of the the forest by charcoal-makers. Europe; British collections are ground after studying the methods When this, together with the conspicuous by their shaence, and of the British game preserves installation of laboratory head there is no British representative on around Nairobi. Unfortunately, quarters, is achieved, this admir- the jury. we were only eight days on ourable work, which is unique of its
Since the creation of the Free journey when Akeley died from kind inasmuch as it is dedicated City Danzig has become a very live exposure, for although we were but primarily to science, will be com centre of philatelic activity, due one degree from the Equator, snow plete, and rare and valuable chiefly to the variety and interest lay thick at that high elevation species which would otherwise of the Danzig stamps. Mrs. Akeley, despite her grief, have been destroyed will-not only The first issue consisted of Ger- stayed on, and, thanks to her in- be safeguarded but should healthi man stamps overprinted "Danzig" spiring example, we were able to ly multiply. • complete the work her husband had King Albert may well be proud before it was discovered that a sheet In 1920, and these had been obsolete set out to accomplish...
of the results which have already of the 5 marks German stamp with It was intended in the near of the scientific world are due to printed for Danzig This is now been accomplished and the thanks the centre inverted had been over future, Dr. Derscheid added, to him for his far-seeing and generous quoted at 30,000 francs (£240) in instal in the heart of the Park 4 initiative. proper Rest House, with scientif
A Rest House
cally equipped laboratories and a K.C.C. CONCERT
library attached, where duly qualified scientists from all over the world might carry on their re- search work. There would also be observation posts at intervals ovÉT
a
CHIEF FEATURE FOR TO-MORROW NIGHT
1929
93.29*
Estimated population 166,120 171,160 Consumption Der
head per day 23,9 17.5 Hong Kong but includes. 0.49 M.G. Does not include water sent to
from Tsun Waz.
RM.
the
June, 1983,
Full Supply in all districts during
July, 1929. ing July, 1928. 1992 19
Constant Supply in all district dur
all district From 18-16th inclusive. daily
stent supply was operated in all dis- supply in all districts was 6 a.m.6
From 17-let Inclusivo a con
tricta, the French catalogue. The dis- The Government Analyst's reports covery of the error was one of the show that the quality of the water. Is curious and romantic episodes of satisfactory, the trade. A sheet of twenty had, 58.03; 1929, 37.08.
Total rainfall to July 31, 1928, been in a dealer's stock, unsuspect
ed by him. In 1923, at a stamp
dealer's fair in Leipzig, a young try Danzig has established a record
the estate. Funds for the work The reynote of the programme to man bought a set of the first issue in issuing 300 standard varieties were provided by the Belgian Gov- he presented at the Kowloon Cricket Danzig On reaching home he in ten years. But the stamps are board, a third of which would be variety. For in addition to operatie centre upside down. He went back few exceptions cheap, so they have ernment, it would be controlled by Club coreert to-morrow evening, is noticed that the 5 marks had the attractive and popular, and with selected from scientists from other sélections and excerpts from popular hoping to get some more, but all the brought in a rich revenue to the countries; one Belging chief musical plays, there will be cornet, remaining sets had the normal
Free City warden and a staff of native seouts saxophone, rylophone and trombone stamp News of the discovery spread, dealers examined their were responsible for guarding and solos.
Wire baskets for wastepaper are patrolling the preserve.
The grounds will be tastefully stocks, ono found that he had two THE GREAT NORTHERN Among those visiting it shortly illuminated, and tables and chairs dealer, found sixteen, which, with Strand and Whitehall, while 60 of the errors, and another lucky to be fixed on lamp standards in the were Professor Huxley, for the will be conveniently arranged to special purpose of studying the accommodate large or small parties. the first one discovered, made a trucks with notices. Please put your pigmies, an expedition from Yale Refreshments will be obtainable total of nineteen. The twentieth litter in here," are to be used in the The following unclaimed tele University under Dr. Harold Cat any time during the performance, Danzig started to print its own
copy has not been traced busiest thoroughfares of the City. grams are lying at the office of the Bingham, who was to conduct and in order to facilitate quick er stampe in distinctive designs In Mr. G. Rowlands, of Gorton, Grea Northern Telegraph Compecial investigation into the mind vice a large army of boys will be pany (Limited) of Denmark and habits of the gorities; a party in attendan
1921, at first with the "logge," or Manchester, was killed, and Mr. A. Sui On Long, from Kobe from the American Museum of Messrs Late, Crawford, Ltd, wil sailing ship, and later with crown Lord, of Smithy Bridge Rochdale, Pak Ngal, 69, Robinson-road, Natural History, New York, with dispense ice creams, sandwiches and and two crosses of the city's arms, was injured in a crash while racing
Mr Henry Raven and Dr. Wil cakes, whilst the "har will be in Danzig's stampe, like those of Ger- Andenshaw, Manchester.
Then came the inflation period, and sat month on the dirt track at from Kobe, S
Ham King Gregory for studying the same old spot where old friends many, could not be changed fast the distribution of the fauna in the usually saunter during the interval encugh to keep pace with the fall hill districts, and collect varkus M
When the Cunard Liner "Matre- of the mark. Provisional – values | tania” arrived at Plymouth, a special specimens from outside the pre-There is a het ampins of £8,919 up to 600 millions of marks were Pullman trair was used for the first serve and an expédition from Toland ander Professor Goetel the on the working of the Stoke Newing needed before the introduction of time by the Great Western Rail geo was is to investigate the N. electricity undertaking for the new gulden currency in 1928 way to bring 300 of her American
the year ended March 31.
was introduced. For a new coun passengers to London
Hong Chiang, from Shanghai Lee Yuen-sang, from Koba SW Chang, 72, Robertson-road. from Shanghai
Hong Kong.
DAV JESSEN.
Superintendent. igust 1929,
volcanoes.