WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1930.
WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE
IN INDIA.
Number of Female Voters Too Small.
FRANCIUSE SCHEME.
SPEED RECORD.
TO BE ATTACKED BY BRITISH MOTORIST.
FOUR MILES A MINUTE.
Rugby, Yesterday.
SHADOWS BEFORE
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN CHINA MAIL.
Eve
Eve
Year's To-night New
ot Cralgengower Cricket
To-night Carnival and Ex-
THE CHINA MAIL.
-NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
CHINESE CUSTOMS
NOTIFICATION.
THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that, under in- |structions received from the In- spector General of Customs the New Import Tariff of December, 1930, is to operate from 1st Janu-
ary, 1931.
J. M. H. OSBORNE, Commissioner of Chinese Customs, Kowloon & District. York-Building,
Hong Kong, 31st Dec., 1930.
In the last few days mechanics have made a trial assembly of
Social Functions. Rugby, Yesterday. the car in which Captain Malcolm To-night New Year's Mars as of the Franchise Campbell will attack at Daytona Carnivals at Peninsula and Repulse nuestion wordia.unsel to-day by Beach the speed record made by Bay Hotels (Fancy Dress Ball). the Franchise. Sub-Committee of the late Sir Henry Segrave. The The Round Table Cantorenes, The 12 cylinder 1,400 horse power en- Dance purpose of this Sub-Committee is gine, although twice as powerful | Club, to recommend to the full confer as an express railway engine, is ence the terms of reference with only five feet long and three feet) hibition dances at Hotel Cecil. recommendati:us, then possibile for wide. Designed originally for a Thursday-Special Tea Dances at the expert Franchise commission, Gloster-Napier Seaplane in the Peninsula and Repulse Bay Hotels. which is to study the subject in Schneider Trophy race, special
Entertainments. India. During the discussion the permission of the Air Ministry To-day Queen's
Theatre. view found general favour that flus been obtained for its "In Gay Madrid." A the Franchise commission might use.
series of experi-i
Theatre To-day Contral consider the introduction of edu-ments on streamlining car-"Captain of the Guard." rational qualification of a satis- ried out by models in a wind tun- To-day-World Theatre. factory standard. provided this nel preceded the construction of "Love on the Lake" (Chinese pic-the ringside tickets will be $6 and could be done without conflicting the chassis and the body, and re-ture).
70 cents tax, $6.70 in all, and the with the recommendation that an sistance has been reduced to
રી To-day Star Theatrestall tickets will be $4 and 40 extension of the Franchise should minimum. Captain Campbell "The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary." centa tax, $4.40 in all, instead of be distributed a far as possible hopes to reach a speed of more To-day Majestic Theatre; $5 and $3 respectively. The circle egually among the different com-than four miles per minute.--Bri- "Interference." munities. I was also agreed that tish Wireless Service.
the commission might be asked to
decide whether military service
Home Maila To-morrow-Inward from Europe via Suez (Comorin); Outward for
Europe vin Siberia (Tatsuta Maru), 8.30 a.m.
Meeting.
qualification should not be extend- SCHNEIDER TROPHY Europe San Francisco and
ed to include service in military
and teritorial forces in India.
The question of women's frun- GREAT BRITAIN CHALLENGED
chise was also fiscussed at length "and the women delegales asked
BY ITALY.
RACE NEXT YEAR.
This re-
January 14-Meeting of Gradu- ates in the Great Hall of the University. 5.15 p.m.
Sports.
See Diary on page 12.
Lammert's Auction. Saturday-At 7. Prat Buildings, (Middle floor), Kowloon household furniture, 10.30 am.
that the recommendation on this subject made in the Statutory
Rugby, Yesterday, ' Commission's report should be given effect, except that they de- The Royal Aero Club to-day re- sired the qualifying age to be 21 ceived from the Royal Aero Club instead of 25 years. The Sub- of Italy official confirmation of the Committee generally expressed dis-entry of three seaplanca for the satisfaction that the number of Schneider Trophy race. women voters was so small com- presents a challenge to Great Bri- pared with the number of male tain as the holder and renders cer- vaters and thought the Franchise taln a contest in British waters The Italian en- commission should examine the next September. methods whereby the numberstries were accompanied as required
"Captain of the Guard," featur- right be made to approximate of the regulations by a deposit of ing John Boles and Laura La mora closely and that in so doing 500 francs for each competing sea Plante, has been playing to packed they should take into account to plane and a banker's guarantee for houses in the Central Theatre, and gether with any other evidence the 0.090,000 francs. No other entries quite rightly. It is undoubtedly proposals of the Statutory Com mission.
"CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD.” -
HONG KONG BOXING ASSOCIATION.
J
WING to two main events be-
OWING to
tickets will be și as usual and 10 cents tax, $1.10 in all.
JAMES T. PRIOR, Acting Hon. Secretary. Hong Kong, 31st Dec., 1930.
CHURCHES
A CHARGE OPONE POLLAB 13 MADE FOR ALL NOTICES UNDER Tiis HEADING
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, HONG KONG.
Watch Night Service at 11.80 p.m. on New Year's Eve to the Cathedral
LOST.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
þARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
PART Sale by Public Auction
at
to be held on MONDAY, the 5th day of January, 1931, 8 pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov- ernor, of опе Lot of Crown Land at Shamshulpo, in the Colony of Hong Kong. for a term of 75 years; commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King. for one further term of 24 years less three days.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
New Kowloon Inland
between New Kowloon
Cheung Sha Wan Hond.
Lucality.
Q.
Boundary
Miestamenta
about
As per info plan. 1.159
The
12
2 la frie
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
PARTICUL
at
of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on MONDAY, the 5th day of January, 1931,
p.m., at the Officer of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land at Shamshulpo, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July,
had been received up to this even-one of the best films of the year and LOST-A light coloured Chow Dog, 1898, with the option of renewal ing. According to the recent fully deserves every publicity. named Peggy; missing since Decem-at a Crown Rent to be fixed It was also thought that the agreement between. the various Na
Those who saw and heard John ber 28; Licence No. 3249.
Finder by the Surveyor of His Majesty commission might examine the tional Aero Clubs, the time limit Boles in "Rio Rita" were both please communicate with Mrs. Quist- disparity which it was suggested for entries expires at midnight on thrilled and delighted by his voice. Suard, 2, Sookumpoo Villas. Reward the King, for one further term of
in certain provinces be- December 31.-British Wireless Let those people see him in this historical picture of the downfall |
existed
Salesman: "I'm sorry, we can't take the gramophone back after you've had it for a year.
wrong with it?"
What's
Scot: "The needie's broke.”—
Smith Weekly, Sydney.
tween the Urban and rural popu- lace in franchisement. In regard to the extension of the franchise, it was felt that the matter was one in which provincial legisla- tures might exercise their discre- tion as to what extension should take place after a period of years,
not less than ten.
The meeting of the North West frontier province sub-committee, i
Service.
offered.
TO LET.
1
of the French aristocracy. His BRISTOL ELECTION. rendering of "La Marseillaise" is TO LET-Furnished Room to let at magificent's his powerful voice rings $50 per month. 13, Wing Lok Build- SOLICITOR-GENERAL STANDS through the portals of the theatre. [ing, Kowloon, Telephone 56841.
FOR LABOUR,
He impresses himself by the pas-
Rugby, Yesterday.
sion he imparts into his song; ho
swells inside you that gorge of
A writ for the East Bristol by-patriotic pride. In short. he is the
TO LET
election was issued to-day and poll-screen's greatest singer. The love TO LET--Ground Floor of No. Baj Ing fixed for January 16. Sir,Staf-songs which he sings were especial- Des Voeux Road Central; at present ford Cripps, Solicitor
Service.
In the occupation of the Netherlands ly written by Charles Wakefield General,
India Commercial Bank, available le the Labour candidate, and Mr. Cadman and Rex Roebmeld.
from 1st Apr., 1931. Apply to David Edward Baker (Liberal). It is not
Laura La Plante, his opposite, Sassoon & "Co., Ltd. known whether a Conservative will plays a delightful lead in her own
Bong contest the seat.-British Wireless charming. way, and one
of hors in an endeavour to keep her| father on the side of the Royalist faction, will captivate all hearts. Her leadership, under the name of "The Torch" of the Paris mob, is both spectacular and impressive. She provides just the perfect foil for John Bales.
CLOUDY.
The Royal Observatory's weather report to-day states:
The anticyclone is now cen tral to the north of Korea,
Strong to fresh
monsoon
along the S.E. coast of Chino and over the N. China Sea.
Forecast: N. E. winds, fresh; generally cloudy.
A TASTE FOR BOYS!
The story relates to the adven- tures of a young hussar (John Boles), his later imprisonment, his pardon by Marie Antoinette; his dramatic treason in the rendering of the "Song of Liberty," and the powerful climax of the fall of the monarchy. A thrilling story of tho aristocrats.
The photography is excellent, and some of the scence of the interior of the imperial palace are splendid, and well worth seeing both for their educational purposes and their highly entertaining qualities. To-night unfortunately is the last night of this great film.
under the Chairmanship of Mr. Two instances of dag-biting oe- Arthur Henderson, heard a state-curred in Kowloon yesterday, the ment by Sir Denys Bray, of the animals in both cases being sent to Indian Council, based upon his Ma Tau Kok for observation. personal and administrative ex- The first dog is owned by Ser- **perience of the fronteir province. geant Williams, H.K.S. Brigade, With a view to focusing the dis-R.A., residing at 4, Jordan Road, cussion the Chairman, at the re-end it bit Micky, the seven-year-old FISHING BOAT CAPSIZES. quest of the Sub-Committee, undor-901 of Sergeant Davey, A. and took to prepare a report which 3.H., also resident In Jordan Road.
Fung Lo-tuk, master of a fishing will be submitted at the next meet. The lad was treated in the Military, boat, in a report to the Police, ing on Thursday. The Prime Hospital.
stated that whilst fishing from his Minister will to-morrow morning
Sergeant Gardiner, A. and S.Hboat near the sea wall at the Kow- preside over the meeting of the living at 8, Jordan Road, was the loon Naval Anchorage, the craft minorities committes. British owner of the second dog which bit capsized owing to the wash of a Wireless Service.
MENEMEN REVOLT,
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED IN SMYRNA.
'CULPRITS TO BE HANGED. '
Angora, Yesterday. Martial law has been proclaim- ed in Smyrna Province, The mili- tary authorities who failed to sup- press the Menemen demonstra- tions will be court-martialled. It' is expected that many connected with the Menémen, revolt will be hanged.-Router.
"Jock" Hutchlaon, son of Sergeant passing junk.
Hutchison, of the same battalion. He and his family were thrown The boy was treated in the hospital. Into the water, but were fortunately rescued by the crew of the Japan- ese steam launch Miyaul..
A WEEK'S DISEASES.
Pawtom
A chlid of three years of age was taken to the Kwong Wah Hospital
The following cases of diseases suffering from the effects of 'im- and deaths were notied to the morsion. Medical Officer of Health during
the week ended December 27-
Cases Deaths
1
Smallpox Diphtheria Enteric fever (one
Imported) Corebro Spinal
fover Tuberculosis
:62
of
On December 29 two cases typhoid fever and one, case diphtheria were notified.,
KOWLOON BURGLARY.
Mr. C... Whitehead, 12, Granville Road, second floor, has notified the Police that Between two and three o'clock yesterday, some person en- tered his house by means of a stair- case door, which had been left open, and stole a woollen travelling rug
of and a woollen blanket of the total
valuo of $47.
Ploading "uilty to stealing two counterpanas valued at $31 from a laundry in Sai Kung Road, a: Chic nese, Tant Fung sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment, at the Majestic Theatre, Kowloon, will be Kowloon Magistracy to-day.
The New Year attraction in the
BOXING
CITY HALL SATURDAY, January 3, 1931.
at 9.15 p.m. MAIN EVENT ·
15 Rounds Contest for Lightweight Championship of the Colony and Belt Between
STOKER PERCY LAKE, Holder,
H.M.S. BERWICK. And
A. B. DOBSON! H.M.S. THRACIAN.
16 Round Contest for the 'Welterweight Championship of the Colony Between
JOCK CRICHTON,
SHANGHAI-
and
A. B. BEGBIE,"
H.M.S. BERWICK.
Booking af Moutrie's :---- For Members of tho Hong Kong Boxing. Association on TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, December 30 and 31,
General Public: FRIDAY and SATURDAY, January 2 and 3, 1931. RINGSIDE SEATS $6 OTHERS $4. and $1.
PLUS AMUSEMENT TAX,
WATCHMAN STABBED.
24 years less three days.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Registry No.
Locality.
Ho. of Bila
Lodami Lot No
G.
shamsbalpa.
BoundsTY
Sasanpetenta.
I.
Square feet,
1
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about
1
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PMI
zalo plan. 7,344
PUBLIC AUCTION.
B.
DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
PARTICULARS COND Auction
to be held
on MONDAY, the 5th day of January, 1931, at 8 pm at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov- ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land at Wong Noi Chung, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 76
years..
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Reglatry No.
Locality.
No 36
Boundary
3. Į
the About
As per sate plan. 6,000 34
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JUMPING TO DEATH.
DRAMATIC SUICIDES IN WALL
*** STREET DISTRICT,,
Two men Jumped to death front
As a result of a fraces between skyscrapers in the Wall Street die-
a watchman and a gambling school, trict during one afternoon recently. Sergeant Goodwin Baked for a on the No. 1 Wharf of the Kowloon One leaped from the thirtieth remand in order to make further Godowns, a private watchman | floor of the Equitable building and "The Divine Lady"" featuring Cor enquiries into the case against named Ho Cho was removed to crashed on the roof of a lorry, kili- rine Cridiths (as Lady Hamilton) Tang Pui, who was charged at the Kowigons Hospital suffering from ing the driver as well es filmself. “Chaelry Through Europe" star-H. B. Warner (as Lord Hamilton) Kowloon Magistracy with having life wounds in the stomach, The other jumped from the twen- tring Bud Carble and Nick Stuart, and Victék Varconi (as Lord Nel-kidnapped a male child; Sham Kum- - Another of the participants ro-ty-fourth story of the Singer will be the New Year attraction in son). It is a lavish First National shun (6) in Tal Nam &treet. Mreceived similar waped. In the yack building and crashed on the ledge the Star Theatre, Hodson, from production and a picturisation of Butters granted la ramiai, urdi Three men alleged to have taken of the fourteenth floor overhanging 310-morrow to Saturdaykent
E. Barrington's historical-noval, Saturday
part in the fight are now in custody Broadwa
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