SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1930.
NEW MOSQUITO DESTROYER.
Success of Lighthouse and Aspirator.
Paris has suffered much annoy- ance his summer from mosquitoes, bred in unusual numbers, It is thought, owing to the wet weather that lasted until the third week of Angust. At the same time the dis- trict of the Languedoc, round Montpellier, where they are general-
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
AUTUMN FASHIONS.
GENTLEMEN'S TAILORS.
SPECIALISTS IN BEAUTY.
PLUS FOURS
AT
THE SMARTEST TAILORS
IN
TOWN.
ly a plague, has been strangely free WING HING CO.
from them. Th is attributed to the erection of a so-called “mosquito Palavas, the seaside resort of that lighthouse" between Montpellier and University, town.
а
of The lighthouse consista power, furnished with an aspirator that engulfs all insecte attracted by the light. When first erected a year or two ago the lighthouse was treated by many as n meridianal
found joke. Then it was effective.
to be
Its radium of attraction WAS thought to be about eight miles, but now people are beginning to wonder whether the diminution in mos- quitoes even further afield should not be attributed to its action.
RADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the
Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 355 *metros:-
4 p.m.-Chinese Programme.
p.m-European Programme
7
of Columbia Records selected and supplied by the Anderson Music -Co.
Musical Comedy,
Sally Selection,
Regal Cinema Orchestra (DX25).
The Desert Song Vocal Gem
Columbia Light Opera Co
Piano Medley,
Billy Mayer (0212). Rio Rita-If You're in Love You'll Waltz Edith Day and Geoffrey
Gwyther, Duettisis (DX65).
Rio Rita-I'd rather have a memory of You...G. Gwyther and Edith Day,
Rio Rite-The Rangers-Song,
Geoffrey Gwyther & Rangera
(DX54).
The Belle of New York-Vocal Gems,
Columbia Light Opera Co.
(0025).
7.45 p.m. Variety.
Old Comrades Re-Union,
Descriptive Sketch by the Roosters Concert Party (DX114).
The Company Sergeant Major,
When
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the Sergeant Major's Parado..Harold Williams, Baritone
Our War Book,
(4159).
A British Spelling Song.
Mr. Flotsam & fr. Jetsam (DB251).
The Happiest Couple in Lancashire,
Bo I says to Him,
Humorous Sketch, Sydney Howard (DB250). Away for Rio-A Sea Chanty,
Arthur Jordan, Tenor (3566). On the Sunny Side of the Street, Exactly Like You,
Layton and Johnstone, Duettista (DB250).
Organ Solo by Terance Casey (DB200),
Ragamuffin Romes,
8.30 p.m-Orchestral. William Tell-Overture (Rossini),
Classic Symphony Orchestra (1081).
Serenade · (Schubert),
Regal Balon Orchestra (1082).
The Clock and the Dresden Figures, Wedgwood Blue,
A. W. Ketelbey's Concert | Orchestra (DX27).
Light Cavalry-Overture,
Court Symphony Orchestra (DX42). p.m.-Weather Report, Local * Time, etc.
Operatic
Lohengrin--Selection (Wagner),
B.B.C. Wireless Symphony Orchestra (1074).
Madame Butterfly--Selection
(Puccini),"
"New Queen's Hall Orchestra
(9306).
The Yeomen of the Guard-
Vocal Gems,
Columbla Light Opers Co. (9654).
9.30 p.m-Dance Programme,
1. Fox Trot: "Fancy you. Falling
for Me
“Jack O' Lanterną“
Fox Trot: “We're uncomfortable." "When the Organ Played at
Twilight"
9. Fox Trot: "With You.".
"There's danger in your · eyes
Cherie,
Song:
"There's danger in eyes Gherle "Sweepin": "the "Clouds Away",
Hayton & Johnstone, 4. Fox Trot: "Have a little Faith in
Me."
"Crying for the. Carolines.
6. Fax: Trot: “Hoanin' Lów,TM*
"Ain't Misbehavin”.
8. One Step: "Margie's Cold"
Fox Trot: "Dream-Blar at Araby." Xylophona Solo by Rady Starita.
Fox Trott "I'm sailing on a Sun
beam, AL
"Pm following You."
B. Fox Truts "Harmony Rearen Love is a Dreamer."mod Fox Trotz "Epeaking of Ker
Walter Bilvy Moon
Layton
ére comes the
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-from-
THE BOOK AND BIBLE DEPOT. Wyndham Street,
CURIOS AND ANTIQUES
THE
JADE TREE, Inc.
Peninsula Hotel
Arcade.
Tel. 58081.
DENTIST.
HARRY FONG, Dentist,
1st floor, No. 74, Queen's Boad
Central. Tel. 21255.
TANG YUK, DENTIST Successor to
the late BIEN TING, 14, D'Aguilar. Street,
TERMS VERY MODERATE Cananitation Free.
DRY - CLEANERS
HATA
-20% DISCOUNT
#E
THE BEAUTY
DRY-CLEANING. ⇓
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ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES,
THE GLOBE FOOK CHEONG
72, Queen's Road, Central. Tel. 28270.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO., LT://
ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS.
W. S. BAILEY & CO, LTD,
Kowloon Bay, New Work Repair
Cali· Flag" "LM | Bolo Agents for Kelvin Motors.
FOREIGN GOODS STORE.
YEE HING
TOMEY & COMPANY Late of 24 Pottinger Et.) Large Belection Felts Hats, -Woolen Böcks, Woolen Sweaters, Woolen Underwear Gents. Boots and Shoes.NA
2 Gold Watches and Clocks.
:62, Des Voeux Road C.
GRE
ailored
at
BROWN'S
FOR PERFECTION IN WINTER SUITS.
2nd 4. Rutton Bldg., 7, Duddell St. (opp. Gospel Hall). Tel. 23056.
Evening Wear for Gentlemen.
Tailors of the Highest Class.
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62, Queen's Rd. C.) Tel. 24037.
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AMERICAN BEAUTY SHOP..
Wing Lok Bldg, Kowloon.
56313.
JEWELLERY.
JEWELS AND DIAMONDS
at
ISACK & CO.
64, Queen's Road, Central
OPTICIAN.
THE HONG KONG OPTICAL COMPANY,
'Phone 22232.
53, Queen's Road Central,
OPTICIANS.
GLASSES STYLED FOR
YOUR FACE The Sino American Optical Company.
83, Queen's Road C.
PERFUMES.
PERFUMERY, TOILET ARTICLES, PATENT MEDICINES.
WELCOME & CO.
6, Kowloon Hotel Bldg..
Phone 57319.
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
to please
all tastes
TAAI HING
& CO.
for the Ear.
24, Pottinger Street.
An "open-sesame "
to
coldest hearts.
PHOTO
GRAPHS
Winter Suits
Made
Order.
Our Measurement Is Guaranteed Perfection.
Prices Within
the Means of
Everyons.
YEE SING
Gentlemen's Tailor. 12, Wellington St.
Tel. 81882.
First-Class Tailoring With the Latest Buitinge
For Winter Wear.
Cloth to Please You. Cut to Perfection. Finish With Style. Leads to Satisfaction. JHANDAD
MASTER TAILOR.
Peking Bldg., Nathan Rd, Kowloon.
HAIR DRESSERS.
AH LIU
is an expert in the..." latest styles of "ladies'
Aair bobbing,
THE FAR EAST HAIRDRESSING SALOON. 48, Nathan Rd, Kowloon,
LEE. YEE,
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hair Dressers & Booksellers. No. 12, D'Agullar Street, (opposite Queen's Theatre).
ON LOK
20, Wyndham St
Blat floor, pan Entrance On Lan St. Telephone 22817.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S HAIR DRESSING BALOON/ Expert: Bürbera?” -Moderäte Charges
SHOES
Christulas Token of
Good Cheer.
A Ring, Brooch, or Drop
Will thoroughly "fulfil your Parte.
SHERIFF & DEEN, Jewellers & Watchmakers. Wing Lok Building Kowloon,
JEWELRY SILVERWARE
Choice Gems and Jewellery Fancies have just been
received, WINDSOR BROS., Established 1802. 66, Nathan Rd, Kowloon,
For Christmas Gio
LADIES TAILOR.
LATEST STYLES IN WINTER DRESSES
AND
OVERCOATS.
Large. Stock of Good Materials.
FOR SALE
Ladies' Stockings & Knitting Wool. THE CHINESE SILK HOSIERY STORE
Tailor: Lee. Mow.
D'Aguilar Street: Tel.: 23801.
New Felt Hals; Just Received
From Paris
New Colour Schemes For Autumn" Dresses.
CHEONG SHING
Ladies Tal Nathan Hood, Kosaldon.
LAMP SHADES.
BUY DIRECT FROM US
AND SAVE
YOUR MONEY.
DEVELOPING, PRINTING,
ENLARGING
and FRAMES.
LEUNG YIK KEE 12, Wyndham St.-
RADIO
CHUNG YUEN ELECTRICAL CO.
71, Des Voeux, Rd. C. Tel 22191. RADIO SETS, 'RADIO PARTS. ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
SILK STORE.
GREAT REMOVAL SALE
AT THE
GRADE TAJMAHAL SILK STORE
5, Wyndham St.
Tel. 26138.
THE NEW ESTABLISHMENT
HARIRAM
ART
EMPORIUM
Wing Lok Bldg, Nathan Rd,
Kowloon,
"P.O. Box 189
SAVES KOWLOON RESI DENTS THE TROUBLE OF GOING OVER TO HONG KONG TO SHOP, AND ALSO INVITES HONG KONG SHOPPERS TO CALL AND COMPARE PRICES WITH THEIR OWN SUPPLIERS. 10% - RE- DUCTION ON ALL GOODE,
LINGERIE
Crepe de Chine
Underwear
3:pe, setin Priamas in art & get raised work, w Bilk Tie & Hand- W kerchief.
Men's Pyjamas &
Shirtron
Hour
"Coats
Hosiery
“Haritam "Art:
·Fosporlama:
13, Ice House StTel 20665,
THE B-B-C COMPANY
SWATOW DRAWNWORK
WHOLESALERS
IN
Swatow Drawnwork, Art Embroideries, Silk Goods
AND
All Novelties.
Retail Business Executed at
Reasonable Prices. THE UNION EMBROIDERY CO. No. 16, Wyndham St. 1st Floor. Opposite "China Mail."
XMAS SALÉ
at
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FAMOUS CLOWN TO RETIRE.
Grock to Live on French Riviera.
Grock, the famaus French clown, who has been telling audiences for years that he la leaving the stage, is really retiring soon, according to a message from Berlin.
He has declared that his appear- ance at the Berlin Scala will be This last.
The message adda that he wil retire to the beautiful Chateau Blanca, which he has bought on the French Riviera.
In spite of many efforts to tempt him to England, Grock has not been seen in London for six years. In 1926 he had a disagreement with the income tax authorities,
Ho who demanded. some £5,000. declared that they had made him no allowance for professional ex- penaca, and he was taxed so heavi-
FOOK WENG & CO. ly he had bractically nothing left
The Only One Price Store.
Get the best
ORIENTAL XMAS PRESENTS
at our SALE
commencing 24th November.
China Building.
NEW
LADIES' FOOTWEAR
From Italy
SWATOW WENG LEE CO.
58, Nathan Rd., Kowloon.
TAKE YOUR OPPORTUNITY
10% Discount
FOR SENDING HOME BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS NOW
Large Assortment of SWATOW GOODS, KIMONOS, SHAWLS, CHINESE FANCY GOODS.
SWATÓW TRUSTING CO. The Store That Keeps Your Trust. 17A, Queen's Road C.
XMAS SALE at SOUTH CHINA IMP. & EXP. CO. :90, Nathan Rd, K. Tel. 57757.
Dealers in Hand-mado Drawn-Work, Embds. & Curios. Prices are moderate.
SPORTING GOODS.
ATHLETIC GOODS!
XMAS TOYS
THE LIANG YOU COMPANY 70, Queen's Road C.
CRICKET
·" WISDEN” BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, LEG GUARDS, ETC. Inspection Cordially Invited.
The Hong Kong Sporting Arms
& Ammunition Store. Beaconsfield Arcade.
TYPEWRITER DEALERS.
TYPEWRITER DEALERS AND REPAIRERA, OFFICE SUPPLIES. HOP SING TYPEWRITER CO. 28, Pottinger St.
Tel. 21-120.
on which to live.
It was and that Sir Oswald Stoll had offered, not only to pay up thé arrears of taxes that Grock dis- puted, but to give him a salary of £850 a week. But Grock hás re mained aloof, and has taken his mirth-making to other countries.
Film Producing Plan. Some months age he announced that he was going to be a film pro- ducer and had formed a company of bis own that would mako talkies. He believed, he said, that He could embody his comedy in sound pictures and he would thus be able to reach people in the smallest towns, who had never heard him before.
Though his make-up gives him a very elderly appearance, Grock Is comparatively young to apeak of retirement. He only recently pass- ed his 50th birthday.
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While earning a huge income he has always lived very simply. He has been paid in Germany never before offered to any vaude ville artiste, and he is known all over the world.
Mobbed by Women.
He was mabbed, by enthusiastic women when he was in the Argen- time, and after, the local custom many of them used to crowd inte his dressing-room.
ensure
One night, in order to privacy, he adopted à ruse. Ho put on his dressing-room door a notice that read: "This evening M. Grock will be happy to receive ladies over 40 years of age first of all."
After that he had his room to himself.
Reports of Grock's impending re- tirement have been amusing the world for about seven years.
In October, 1924, Grock told an interviewer in Paris that he was. retiring at the end of the year. In April, 1926, he said he was start- ing on his last tour. In 1927 ho announced that he was "definitely: deserting the stage for the screen.": In 1928 he said the conferring of a degree of Doctor of Philosophy on him by the University of Buda- pest marked the end of his stoga
career.
AN ALPINE TRAGEDY
VICTIM'S TRAGIC NOTE ON SCRAP OF PAPER.
Scribbled on a scrap of paper," the last despairing message of a dying man was found beside his frozen body
the
great Rochemelor Glacier (10,500ft.) ix the Savoy Alps.
on
Carlo Fantozzi, a commercial": traveller of Turin; climbed to tho mountain sanctuary of the Madon-
na.
"I went to ask help of the Madonna," his message read, "but coming back I fell from the peak of the rock and lost my way in the mist. - I slipped on the low and found myself upon the great glacier upon
"I am hoping for the coming of a rescuer. If he should not come may God have pity on me. If I am no longer alive when I am found I desire that my aged father be informed that my last thoughts were of him."
A rescue' party found Fantozzi'a body, and brought it to. Bessans. A British doctor living in Vienna, whose name, is given as Dr. Samuel Neglay, has been miss- fog In the Stubal Alps since the end of July,
It is feared that he also has met with a fatal accident in the mountains..
Rev. Geoffrey Iunt, vicar of Portsea, and formerly Archdeacon in Egypt, in his opening address tổn the London Congress of the Church/
markable story of modern Christian missions in China. Beginnings) again and again soparantly had been
Yet the work was alw
REWABLE PRINTING Missionary Society, spoke of the re
no order too smal