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PUBLIC HEALTH.
tively, of Americans and Austra- liana. He says:-
During a new gold rush in Western Australia some years ago, an organised effort was made to have protective inocu- lation against typhoid fever carried out amongst some 2,000 men on the field. Lectures were given, the areas placarded} with educative and advisory posters and an inoculation de- pot established. Only 12 men responded to the invitation out of 2,000.
In the case of a town I visit ed in one of the States of America there had been slightly increased incidence of typhoid fever, as a result of which the local health authority advised inoculation and opened several depots for its perform- ance. Within a period of 30 days 50,000 people had present-
1
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ed themselves and received the necessary three injections of typhoid vaccine-80,000 at clinica and 20,000 from privata practitioners,
!
In a belated report of the Com- missioner for Public Health for Western Australia for 1927-28 a special interest is attached in that there is embodied a valuable summary of the Commissioner's observations on public health methods in the United States. Further parallel instances, are These observations he made in quoted as showing the readiness that country while the guest of of the Americah people to resort, the International Health Board of under competent direction, tɔ the Rockefeller Foundation. Hrophylactics against diphtheria Under the acgia of this great and other maladies and the dis- humane organisation he was "en-inclination which is popularly abled," as he himself puts it, "to exhibited in Australia to do so. see the best and the worst that The appreciation displayed gen- the Union has to show in pre- crally throughout the United ventive medicine work." Public States of the benefits of preven- education on health matters and tive medicine is exhibited in a health propaganda are, he found, variety of ways-in the dietary great factors in the United States. of the people, a dietary into which the money expended on them be- beef and mutton play, as compar ing a tolerably reliable gauge of ed with that of Australians, an their recognised importance. inconspicuous part, in the cara America is a very rich country, infant and child life and in the with an enormous population, and medical-supervision and general not everything that is possible welfare of operatives and em- there is practicable in many other ployees in all large industrial and countries. Still, America's health commercial establishments Still, problems do not materially differ progress is being made all along from those in most countries and the line in all the States of Aus the question is whether the Bri-tralia, which doubtless is super tish are approximating as nearly for in some respects to Hong Kong 28 they might that rich country's with its masses of liferate Chin- efforts to improve the standard of ese who have to be educated for public health.
decades before they can grasp the The Commissioner noted first principles of public health. amongst the American people a
an 14th-
The reason given by employed Chinese for stealing four gunny bags when he was charged at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning was that he wanted them for coverlets. His Worship: Sure- ly you don't want these in the warm weather. A fine of $5, the alterna- tive baing seven day's jall, was im- posed.
On charges of stealing a piece of wood, worth 20 cents, from a bulld-j ing contractor at Shek Li Pui, and i with returning before a banishment | term of 10 years from 1922 had expired a Chinese, giving his name as Chan Sze, was at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning sentenced to consecutive terms of two months" and eight months" hard labour, re- spectively.
BAND CONCERT.
Programme Arranged for To-morrow.
NOTES OF: INTEREST.
the
As already notified in China Mail a Public Band Concert, has been arranged by the K.R.A. for to-morrow from 9. to 11 p.m. at the Kowloon Football Club by the full military band of the Argyll and Sutherland. Highlandera (Princess Louise's),' by kind per- mission of Lt.-Colonel R. G. Maclaine, M.C., and Officers, 93rd Highlanders.
The Conductor will be Mr. C. S. Best, A.R.C.M.
The programme is as under: 1. March on Themes from Der Ring des Niblungen" Richard Wagner (1813-83).
This celebrated march, written by Wagner as a complement to his great masterpiece, Is general- ly played as a fanfare ut Bay-
H
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1930.
of beautiful song-tunes known MANAGER'S CLAIM.
far and wide. A well-known writer (at a Scot) recently wrote of the emotional effect of Scottish music, remarking on the hush that steals over a music- hall audience when the opening strains of "Annie. Laurie" are heard.
9. Morceau Militaire, "The Out- post: Mackenzie.
Singapore Director Involved.
SALARY, LEAVE AND PASSAGE
,
Ipoh, May 8. An action was begun before Mr. Justice Burton, at Ipoh on Tuesday A young French soldier is on. In which T. M. Collanan, manager night duty: standing motionless, of Kepayang Tin, Ltd., is suing the a panorama of the countryside company for salary and other pay- bathed in a flood of bright moonments, made on behalf of the mine light meets his gaze. Memories for several months, amounting in are awakened: as in a moving all to $7,565 including leave pay picture, the past four years fol and passage to New Zealand. " low each other in quick succes-
The plaintiff' gave evidence that sion across his mental vision. he was engaged in New Zealand by He remembers the stirring "Call the agent of Mr. J. B. David, a to Arms," his joining the colours, director and signed a formal going into.action, being wound-agreement, to be confirmed on ar- ed, and going into Hospital. His rival, but when he arrived reverie, carrying him back to the and interviewed Mr. David commencement of the war with at Singapore he had a sud- Its insistent calf of the bugles' den illness and the agree. "Aux Armes, Citoyens, Mar- ment was not confirmed. But he chons, Marchons," is interrupted, was given a trial as assistant by a movement of the enemy, and manager of Kepayang. Owing to the sound of a rifle-shot brings his allment he was not given the him sharply to attention and so, original post, but owing to good back from the land of dreams.
work later he was appointed mana- ger.
He was also delegated to supervise the Kall Dredge. He worked two years and was cóm- plimented by Mr. David but his salary steadily went in Arrears. to Plaintiff then proased for settle-
10. Finale, "Popular Airs."
Regimental Slow March "In the Garb of Old Gaul"
God Save the King. In the event of wet weather, the concert will be postponed Wednesday, May 28.
INDIAN TROUBLES.
(Continued from Page 1)
ment but was put off repeatedly. Meanwhile plaintiff, though handi- capped by lack of plant, worked
the mine to the increasing satis- faction of the directors, but when he pressed for wages he was only while marching from Amritsar to offered a compromise, owing to his Peshawar to with the Pathans and to wipe off firmed.
express sympathy agreement not being.formally con-
long standing Pathan and Sikh dif- Plaintiff was cross-examined at ference.
length and the case was adjourn-
ed.
Quiet Now in Sholapur.
Bombay, Yesterday. The case 'continued yesterday.
A communique issued by tho, The defence generally objected to reuth to attract the audience to Bombay Government, reviewing the claim, pleading that if an agree- their seats at the theatre, after the events at Sholapur from ment was admitted then salary was the interval. The march is con- May 7 to 19 emphasises only on, those terms but as there structed on melodies and fanfare that since martial law was was no agreement the plaintiff was contained in the four sections of declared no disturbances have not entitled to notice or passage. the "Ring" and is most effective occurred and not A single for Military Bands.
He
shot fired. The present position;
2. Overture, "Phedre" Massenet. is one of complete quiet.
Jules Frederic Massenet was born at Montard in 1842. gained the Grand Prix de Rome In 1865 with his Cantata, 'Rizzio.' One of the foremost composers
The casualties among the mob cannot yet exactly be ascertained but private practitioners calculate that there were 50 casualties, in- cluding 13 dend.
Judgment was reserved-Ex.
Has it
ever occurred
to
you
of the French School. Many The Police altogether fired, 103 WHY WIVES WEAR WEDDING Opéras and charming songs are rounds of ball and ten of buck-) from his pen,
3. Selection, "H.M.S. Pinafore". Sullivan
Introducing "We sail the ocean blue," "Little Buttercup," "Let
shot during the disturbances. The troops and the auxiliaries did not fre...
RINGS 7
ANY reasons have been sug-
MA
gested for the custom of The demeanour ·· of the mob wearing the wedding ring. Some throughout indicated
sens in the back-ground.
that Its authorities say that it owes its us give three cheers", "When movements, were directed by per origin to the days when men used was a lad", "On tiptoe stealing, "A maiden fair to see," "Por 'a
to purchase their wives, and the It is untrue that Policemen latter were mere slaves or chattels British tar is a soaring soul," were tied together and burned of the former, the ring being re- "Sorry her lot who loves too alive or that one had his eyes garded ng binding the contract. well," "For he himself has said gouged out or two thrown into a Be this as it may, to-day the ring it," "Never mind the why and well. wherefore."
4. Novelty, "The Dolls House." Andrews
5. Suite by combined pipes and band, arr. C. S.-Beat
·
(a) Retreat March, "Lochan
side"
It is hoped that all the is no longer a symbol of slavery, missing Policemen will still be for it is worn by both sexes; and found-Renter.
A Resignation.
Madras, Yesterday.
only a cynic would suggest that it retains its original significance!
The duplex "jimmal" ring was a Dewan Bahadur Ramchan Dral- symbol of true love; being compos- yer, a member of the Council ofed of twin or double loops, which State, has sent a letter to the fitted into each other and formed Viceroy resigning from the Coun- one. From this wo derive our cil as a protest against "the im- "rue lovers' knot," emblematic of (e) Pathan March, "Zuick mi prisonment of Gandhi without a the lifelong bond between two
Dhull"
trial, the revival of the Press Act. hearts. Bagpipes and Band-piquant and the illegal and unwarranted
(b) Alf, "My Faithful Fond
One"
Arrests for Sedition.
Simla, Yesterday.
betrothal. It indicated that a con-
In the days of the Roman Em- and unique. combination-forms use of violence against Satyagra- pire, as to-day, the presentation of a most attractive feature of this his and innocent members of the a ring to a woman was a mark of performance. Imitations of pipe, public."" strains are common enough ini
tract had been made; but the exact Scottish selections, but the reall
ktiges by which the wedding ring thing has an effect on Highland | Hansraj, a member of the Con-developed from the betrothal' cam blood and Celtic temperament at gress and a former member of the no longer be traced. The wearing once poignant and exalting. Assembly, and Hari Singh, a mem-of a ring has been held to prevent Soloist. Pipe-Major R. Sinclair ber of the Congress, have been the entrance of evil spirits into the 6. Finale to "Rhinegold". Wagner arrested at Jallundhur
(Entry of the Gods into Val-charge of sedition.-Renter, halla)
The "Rhinegold" is the first of
the four "Ring" Operas, and this
selection has been admirably
on a body of the wearer, and in many countries, it was for a long time the custom to safeguard children from adverse Influences by encir- cling their wrists with thread or cord. Zulu warriors used to wear
LONDON'S DEBT.
arranged to give an abridged ver- Where the Liabilities Are head rings in order to show their
Increasing.
sion of the story. The motifs appear in the following order— (a) The Rhine through the mist: (b) The Rhine-daughters sing in mall week, London's estimated grÜBE According to figures issued in praise of the glittering gold: debt outstanding on March 81, 1930, (c) Waglinde (one of the Rhine- will amount to £120,621,877, ns com- daughtera) sings "He alone who pared with £124,428,718 on love forewears can master the same date last year. magic that forges the ring": (d) the castle gradually becomes demption of debt the Finance Căm- The assets applicable to the re- visible; (e) entry of the Glanta:mittee of the London County Council (f) the subterranean cave: (g) atatea,
the
possession of virtue.
Ten Years Ago
[From the "China Mail"
May 20, 1920.]
i
Today's dollar is worth 4/-
*
Thunder swings his hammer and against £51,874,911 last year, leav see the idea, or think we can, in amount to £48,093,718, Our Cadet System: We can creates thunder-clouds: (h) the ing a net liability for the purpose cur method of shifting our cadets rainbow bridge appears: Wotan of calculating debt charges of from job to job. They gain ex- goes towards it: in the distance 77,529,659, as compared with a perience for still higher posts. In Is heard the Rhine-daughters' figure for 1929 of £72,548,807.. Bong and the Rhinegold motif: (i) the Gods cross the bridge and
enter Valhalls.
the meantime, and so long as the The net. liability in respect of system goes on, we suffer. We services charged directly on the
get square posts in round holes. 7. Idyll, "The Smithy Drofia County rate shows an increase of We get good tinkers soling shoes,
The smith, with a merry song, £1,896,180. The tramways liability
£3,358,839, and that on housing of and decent shoemakers spoiling and Invites the loitering children shows a decrease of £68,739. greets the peasants as they pass,
pots
Mr. N. L. Smith is now going
to draw near and hear the music The total commitments, show an to superintend Imports and Ex- of the anvil. Led by the jovial creased commitments for education, taking his job on the bench. He increase of £9,879,874, due to in porta, and the Official Receiver is smith, the villagers join in a role Heking chorus, and as they demain drainage, mental deficiency will probably handle Imports and part, whistling a little melody, street improvements, housing, and Exports quite efficiently, and the they hear occasional snatches of
the smith's original song, which blends with their refrain as they disappear In the distance.
A
8. Selection, "Scottish Songa".
more general possession of a News in Brief public health conscience than one finds in Australia, and some other: countries and a greater general knowledge of the principles of hygiene amongst the mass of the Teople. Particularly was he struck by the people's ready and coolle shelter.
The Netherland Indian Govern ment has declared Amoy to be an arr. C. S. Beat infected port on account of plague.
The pubfle 14 advised that a been installed at the Peak chair public telephone (No. 20100) has
The people of every country
tramways..
THEFT ON A STEAMER.
| Official Receiver may make
good magistrate. We don't know. What we do know is that Hong Kong has suffered much from Mr. J. N. Hall, chief officer of the bad magistrates, and that Mr. steamer Ying Chow, reported to the N. L. Smith was one of the best Water Police that while the vessel we have had. We regard the was on a voyage between Bangkok magistrate's job as above
regard their own national mela and Kohsichang on May 3, he had others in importance, an
dies as far before the "folk his gold wrist watch stolen from should retain the best men when natural and commendable, no left open. songs of other lands, and this le his cabin, the door of which was it finds them. It requires aus
tained study as well as naturel qualities of head and heart.
doubt. Scotland has a full store The watch is valued at $50,