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The lowest open air temperature yesterday was 6-1 degrees. The
humidity was 95 at 10 a.m. and 94, at 4 p.m.
A concert and dance in aid of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, St. Joseph's College Division will be held at the Hotel Cecil to-morrow at 8 p..
aity. invited.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1931.
COMIC SYMBOL OF WISDOM.
Clown of the Feathered World.
THE LITTLE OWŁ.
In this case it descended beyond arm's reach. The quarry was a very early lafaut rabbit, albelt a hefty lond for a miniature bird of prey to bear away, even for a short distance.
In spite of the rapacious char- neter of the little owl there is much to be made out on the credit side. The percentage of birds, especially game, taken by owls is quite low. The little owl, not- withstanding its wide choice of quariy, performs an incalculable. rervice, in conjunction with its larger congeners in demolishing hosts of rockchafers and other in- sect pesta.
taeems strange that the little owl, clown of the feathered world, grotesque in ita Actions and ludicrous in expression, should be Mr. B. G. Birch will address the the species above all others which University Arts Association on Fri-was held sacred to Pallas Athene, day, at 5.30 p.m. on "Some Notes goddess of wisdom, of the arts, of on Histories and Historians" in the science, and of war.
Voles may increase until they Union Assembly Hall of the Univer- Certainly we poor mortals find become a veritable plague. Owls, All Interested are cordiallylaughter Irresistible when we be if not persecuted, help to ease the hold the bird of wisdom in fluffy situation, and the tiller of the mottled dress, with big and fat-soil remps the benefit. Obviously A black mongrel dog, owned by a tened head. immense lustrous it is an extremely short-sighted foreman of the P.W.D. at Kowloon lemon-coloured eyes, shining like polley to lessen the numbers of Waterworks, was sent to Ma Taubeacons, yet comical in expres- these active hunters. Their active Kok for observation yesterday, after 1sion; bobbing up and down like aand habitual destruction of harm- it had bitten, Mra, G. W. Kynoch, | "Jack-in-the-box," shooting up so ful insects and rodents more than who was later treated in the Kow- as to appear three times its na loon Hospital.
tural length, and shutting up again like a telescope: and accom- A Chinese woman who was ban-panying these movements by light ished for five years
In 1930 | rapid jogs and twists of its head, was found wandering in Kowloon, through every conceivable angie. 18 months after her banishment. In Yet surely (writes Professor the Kowloon Police Court this morn-C. J. Patten in a Home paper) the ing sentence of six months' impri-goddess must have been enchant- sonment was imposed.
ed for the little owl with all its grotesqueneas possesses many and
compensates for their occasional attention to young game or to small birds useful to the agricul- turist.
BERLIN BARNUM.
CIRCUS OWNER'S BID TO BECOME LORD MAYOR.
At the Kowloon Magistracy this varied charms of its OWI, ita morning, Lam Yee, an unemployed dress is particularly pleasing both Chinese, was sent to jail for six in shade and pattern. Above, the Chief Burgomaster of Berlin has
weeks for stealing twenty cattles of tobacco, the property of Ip Tung. from a vacant plot of ground near Shamshuipo Market.
Lam Tsui, a Chinese, appeared in the Kowloon Police Court this morn-
graund colour is rich sepia, sten- cilled on the head in broken lines and narrow "drops” of pure white, On the back and wings the mark inga are bolder, resembling snow- fakes.
Lovely Eyes.
The appointment of a new led to an interesting application for this very responsible post. It. comes from Herr Stosch- Sarrasani, owner and director of a well-known German circus.
ing charged with stealing a brass Four pale buff bars cross the water lap and a length of piping tail. Below, the pattern is rewith the object of securing adver from the Tung Nam matshed in versed: the ground colour is shad- Prince Edward Road, He pleadeded in ivory-white and cream, neat guilty" and was sent to jail for ly spotted and streaked with sepia. The plumage, compared with that of other brown owls, is
one month.
Mr. E. W. Hamilton, in the Kow-distinctive; the shades are aesth. Joon Police Court, yesterday, re-tie, the pattern clearly defined. Now and again we do witness served judgment till this afternoon, We are fascinated by a pair of
a youth enrolling in the Volun-in the case against Wang Chao-chi, lovely large, lemon-coloured eyes, teers or the Police Reserve, but a Chinese constable, who is charged with entering an oplum divan his enthusiasm — if ever it
103, Yee Kuk Street, de- could be called by such is manding a bribe of 70 cents, and evanescent and evaporates quick-assaulting Li An,
other
at
land Street,
ous.
of con-
was sent to the
the
Some weeks ago, when the ap- plication was first made, it was regarded rather as a good joke, tisement. But, with the date of nomination approaching, Herr Stosch-Sarrasani has repeated his application with extremo gravity. He declares that he is not in need of advertisement, and says that people do not seem to realise the qualifications ne cessary to become a good circus with the remark: "It is easier manager, emphasising his point
for a circus director to become a Chief Burgomaster than for a Chief Burgomaster to become a circus director."
as he has
The minor Raja of Partapner
stances. was killed recently in tragic circum-
readily softened in expression by elear as crystal, penetrating, yet
kindness. For the little owl, full of affection, gentleness, and docil- ity, makes a delightful house pet. When caressed, its eyes, peering er than it came on the plen of it
Accidentally falling from the roof streamily into space, grow more
In further support of his being "too much beastly fag." of a house in the course
and more impid. But immediate- claim Herr Stosch-Sarrasani re- is put on calls the names of former circus They are indispensable in their struction in Lockhart Road, Wan- the bird of wisdom
ita perch, sentimental looks celebrities who have
become own little niche and really cannot chai, a female earth coolle named
Mak Yee (26), living 344 Port-Vanish; the comic element sets in, municipal officials, notably the be spared for causes outside,
and no matter what may be our famous Barnum, who became their own petty personal inclina-Government Civil Hospital aufter-mood. we cannot repress a laugh. Mayor of Bridgeport,
He gives tions. They become self-centred, ing from Injuries to her leg and keep the male some distance from out that if one
In Spring It is incumbent to
many reasons for this, pointing forehead. Her condition is Aeri- the house. Day and night he be manage
can successfully and they remain self-centred.
дя many animals, Let "the other fellow" join the
comes markedly loquacious, pour- clowns, and freaks Volunteers. Let "the other For the larceny of 20 lb of soldering forth an exasperating, mono- done, one should not find it dif fellow qualify for the interport ing lead, the property of the P.W.D., nous cry, syllabled quo-quo-que-ficult to guide the various factors
in Berlin municipal politics, rific shoot, Let "the
an unemployed Chinese was fined
Intrepid Hunter.
In more serious vein the circus $50, or in default one month's Jail, fellow" help the
In the wild, this diminutive bird owner relates how he has three Ambulance by Mr. E. H. Williams this morning. of prey exhibits some charming times pulled his circus organ- Brigade or the Boy Scouts. That Sub-Inap. Langley stated that the features. It hunts to a large ex-isation together when it was pass- is their affair! Sufficient for the lead was stolen from the University tent in daylight. In the Spring. ing through difficult days, which football ground, where the P.W.D. when busily catering for four or Hong Kong, Tuesday, April 14, 1931. day is the shirking of civic duty were engaged in laying pipes. De five youngsters, its rapine and he is the man to pull Berlin to- encourages him in the belief that or the pursuing of a personal fendant worked on a site near by
If certain folk and was known to the P.W.D. The nestlings receive large sup. His qualities as a business man, temerity are often remarkable.gether in its rather difficult days. hobby thereof.
foreman. care to court the limelight, let
plies of food during the day. and as a showman, are peculiarly them do so! The Government
I have dropped across one or sitting for the job. At the annual meeting of the both parents in full sunlight, cast- In civic life it was proven cannot fall. Public bodies will British and Foreign Bible Societying about on the wing for beetles cation is now being seriously Herr Stosch-Sarrasani's appli- during the Great War that no still exist. Why worry so long as (Hong Kong Auxiliary) yesterday and other insects, which were fre-entertained. man is indispensable. Thus was the minimum. of work is done afternoon, the following Commit-quently snatched off the ground. the "guid conceit" of many of
tee was elected for 1931: The I have also watched at noonday TRAGIC DEATH OF YOUNG RAJA with the minimum of effort? clergy and ministers of.contributing the beautifully buoyant, undulat themselves rudely shattered.
There are always some "fools" churches, Naval and Military Chaping fight of the intrepid hunter Some fresh shattering force is
Iains serving in Hong Kong, a re-who, calculating to a nicety, aur- ready to "hold the baby." required in our civic life in this
presentative of the Y.M.C.A., three prises and captures a blackbird or Colony to-day. The discussion
It may be or, it may not be representatives of the Hong Kong thrush on the wing at very close The former Rafa of Partapner
Bible Society, range. that we have in part anti-and South China
(reputedly a direct descendant of monstrates that many young men cipated some of the Rev. E. G. churches; Hon. Treasurer, Dr. J. birds are usually taken unawares
lady collectors appointed by
In sequestered spots, amall Rajah Prithwiraj, who was one of
the foremost Hindu kings oppos are shirking their duties to the Powell's observations on "Com-H. Montgomery and the Hon. Secre-on the ground,
In the open, the..ing the original Muslim invasions Frank All that worries munity Service" at the Rotary tary, Rev. community.
Short. Mr. little owl rung a considerable of Northern India). died seven them is the shortest cut to sport Club meeting to-day. Of that we . L. MacPherson was elected Vice-chance of being foiled in the years ago without leaving male
chase. I have seen 20 skylark issue. and pleasure -the minimum of have no intention. Nor can we
shoot up from a meadow and, with His widow adopted a son who, his thunder" work for the best possible salary. possibly "steal
Before leaving for the North for insppreciable handicap, make so however, was allowed to live with beforehand They indulge in a hobby,, and without knowing
the summer the Chief and Potty steep and rapid an ascent that his father.
left far below. they ride it to death at the ex-what he is going to say. It is Ofcers of H.M.S. Cumberland held the pursuer was
Recently the Court of Wards, who looked after the minor's pense of business efficiency.safe to presume that he will their farewell dance in the Garri- The race was soon relinquished,
con Lecture Hall. Wellington Bar- The young are fed largely an estate, decided to send the boy Their work is scamped and a treat his subject purely from the racks, last night. Among those pre-mire, voles, small rats, various in either to Lucknow or Aimer for handicap to their employers, viewpoint of a Rotarian. But sent were: Captain L. F. Potter, serts (notably beetles), earth his education, And the mercantile interests of can Rotary of itself assist the Captain of H.M.S. Cumberland, and worms, birds less frequently, and
Col. E. A. Lang, R.A.P.C. The pop-exceptionally on very young rab the whole Colony suffer ultim- self-conscious, self-centred young ular Cumberland Revellers" sup-bits. With such variety of quarry ately and inevitably. The call to man to come forward and "do his plled the music, and judging by the obtainable during daylight, it le public service of any kind falls stuff" by the community in which no reception of their numbers easy to comprehend why slumber on deaf ears. They come, they he resides, by the office from there will be a general regret that ing birds are not snatched exist, and they leave us as mere which he draws his monthly they will not be heard again this their roosting-places as frequently
season. Credit for the arrange-as they are in Winter. nentites and nothing more. salary, to the flag that daily meats, which were carried through
The Capture. Can without a hitch, is due to Petty 1 have noticed the little owl Generals may wax eloquent on gives him protection? the communal and individual ad- Rotary of itself convert laggards Officer Rush, and his energetic.com lurking about rabbit-warrens, es- pecially those situated in embank- vantages of Volunteering, but and malingerers regards
ments, overhung by exposed gnarl- office staffs refuse to be coaxed public service into zealots and en-
ed roots, boulders, and rough cak- or cajoled. A plea may be made thusiasts? Can Rotary of itself
|ed soil, which, with bracken and other undergrowth, help to screen' to further rifle shooting, but create a more favourable atmos
the sun's rays. It is not always man's bakery in Wanchai in the once again. personal inclinations phere toward joining the Volun-
easy to determine the distance early hours of yesterday morning, come first and the number of teers, toward helping the Am-
that the little owl penetrates into caused damage to the extent of the burrow. skilled marksmen remains dis-bulance Brigade, toward joining
On the least us $500. The Fire Brigade were early The Empress of Scotland,
fast spreading gracefully small. The St. John in the various public movements which caught fire and burned for picion of danger the hunter speed on the scene and promptly played flames. After a strenuous struggle Ambulance Brigade, the Boy for the betterment and uplift of three days at Blyth breaking-up ly makes an exit, and it seems hosea on the
yard of Messrs. Hughes, Bolekow, most likely that the baby rabolt they succeeded in putting out tha.. Scouts, the Society for the Pre- the Colony as a whole? Can
Ltd. is being dismantled.
la captured at the entrance. · vention of Cruelty to Animals, Rotary teach the youthful brage. The vessel, is still resting in the A short time ago I surprised a flames and saved the building from and the Society for the Protec- docelo that he cannot live unto bed of the river, and in a few little owl at very close range in tion of Children may require himself, employing his own and weeks time the demolition will field surrounded by high banks workmen were on the premises at: have to be suspended until she is The quaint captor stood over its the time of the outbreak, but man- helpers in the good cause, but his master's time in pursuits of a refloated. This may prove a dif-prostrate prey, staring at me for aged to escapa na sean as the alarm.
Then, it rone, and, was given. The cause of the out- And that they have to carry on purely, personal character, with-ficult task, and until it is done, moment. with the usual handful for the out that, even in rome indirect it will not be known how much holding on tenaciously to its break is thought to be the ignition booty, It headed in a "bee-line" of a bundle of dry wood by a spark young men who have the time way, damaging the welfare of work will be provided.
The dismantling may, take for a rabbit-hole, down which it from the oven. The building is in
sured for $83,000, Instantly disappeared: and have the vitality are far too the whole Colony 7
about a year.
as
President.
mittee.
DISMANTLING A LINER.
Work Started On Empress Of Scotland.
from
This decision was disliked by the boy's father, who is reported to have killed the minor Raja in
a frenzy and later committed sui- cide.
Ten Years Ago.
From the "China Mall" of April 14, 1921,]
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