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The China Mail
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methods and lack of intelligence in adapting themselves and their business to new conditions will not be tolerated; that the new! technique of production and dis- tribution in industry and agri- culture must be encouraged and
A Trade Boom.
From how many angles the result of the recent General Elec-supported; and that the spirit of tion at Home may be viewed in co-operative effort between em-
Personal Pars.
The funeral of. Mr. F. X. P. da Silva, took place last evening at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in the presence of relatives, office col Icagues and friends. The Rev. Father Granolli conducted the burial rites.
The funeral took pince yesterday afternoon in Kennedy Town of Mr.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1931.
PUREE DE POIS
By
BESOMORO.
Wa Lam-tin, a former compradore A RARE SPECTACLE. of Messrs. Harry Wicking and Co. A month ngo, in Ceylon, the He was at work up to a few days extraordinary spectacle of an before his Death. Ile has been suc-aioe plant in fulf blossom with ceeded by Mr. Fung Shiu-wah. Den young cobra resting on it was ceased, who was 76 years of age. to be seen. The news of this is survived by a wife, three sons, strange occurrence soon spread |and a daughter.
and crowds began to assemble, The superstitious inferred that Mr. Lau. King-cho, manager and some great harm was in store director of the Hong Kong and Yau- for the inmates of the house. mati Ferry Company, Limited, died The luttet consulted soothsayers, yesterday afternoon at his resid- who put their minds at rest with ence in Kennedy Rond. He was the the assurance, that, while the nephew of the late Mr. Lau Chu-pak, | blossoming of the aloe plant a former representative in the Le- | (komarika) was
a portent gislative Council. The deceased is evil, it was counteracted by the survived by a widow, four sons and presence of the cobra, which was two daughters. In addition to being believed to be an incarnation of
Yaumati a departed member of the house
the manager
of
the
Ferry Co., Mr. Lau was interested hold.
in many business concerns in Hong Two wrongs making a right. Kong, among them being the Far Eastern Building Company.
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MUSIC-TYPEWRITER.
of
Major H. P. W. Hutson, D.S.O.
An engineer in Frankfort, I O.B.E., M.C., R.E., has been trans read. has applied for patent ferred to Aldershot and sails by the rights for a music-typewriter of H. T. Neuralia to-day. With Mr. Asimple construction. The ma. H. Crook, Dr. G. A. C; Herklots, and rhine prints the usual five music Lieut.-Comdr, A. M. Hughes, R.N.lines as well as all notes and (the bird artist), Major Hutson was musical signa, and can be used one of the founders of the Hong for writing music of any descrip- Kong Naturalist, and his contribution,
tions to that journal have been an And now the musical type- outstanding feature.. During his writer, playing, when wanted, the tour of service here, he has worked latest rag-time so that harried on the knowledge of the Colony's and harassed men and women of birds, and has completed a card in commerce may relax, cannot be dex of all the local species, both re-afar off. aident and migrant, about 140 in
number.
WEDDING.
Well-Known Chinese Couple Married.
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Did the Greeks drink cock- tails? Was Helen really a mix er of cocktails? Mr. H. Warner | Allen, famous as the author of The Wines of France," makes the entertaining suggestion - Perhaps a little playfully in
Romance of Wine." Warner:-
"A wine-lover,
in shame when he finds himself
compelled to accord to the cock- which is the enemy of wine and tail, the crude mixed drink gods and men, a semi-divine and flomeric Immortality. For what was it but cocktail of which,' alas! the secret has been lost, that gokien Helen, daughter of Zeus, peerless among women, mixed for Telemachus and his friend Peisletratus, guests pressed with grief?" In proof he Homeric description of Helen as
quotes
a shaker of cocktaila: wine they were drinking a drug "Straightway she cast into the that stayed all pain and grief, and brought forgetfulness of every evil. Whoso should drink ́»
op-
the
if down, mingled the bowl, not all that day would he let a tear. drop down his cheeks, no not though his father and mother should lie, dead before him, or though before his face men should be put to the sword his brother or dear son and his own eyes should behold it.
Dear, beautiful, Helen has been blamed for many things. Troy, seemingly, may not, after all, be the greatest of these.
COURTING ARREST.
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Girls, who hug motorcar drive ers in Dane County, are only courting arrest, says a message from Madison, Wiscon- vin. As part of a campaign to eliminate road accidents, the Dis- trict Attorney has issued in- Etructions to his patrolmen that girls, who throw their arms around the necks of their sweet- hearts while they are driving, are to be taken to the police sta tion.
retrospect, the one of the greatest ployer and employed must be in.interest took place yesterday after his delightful new book. "The of Hong Kong glve this matter
boom.
Says Mr.
writing in
A weddnig of considerable local
noon, when Miss Sylvia Yip Kwan- creased and extended in a spirit fong became the bride of Mr. of mutual helpfulness.
Vincent A. Chan. The bride is Other prominent captains of Fo-cho of Hong Kong, and
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs; S. Yip praise of wine, must vell his face industry have expressed similar bridegroom is the son of Mr. and
the
SUMMARY OF OVERNIGHT CABLES.
Conservative fears, as to the pos
to the residents of interest Crown Colonies is naturally that affecting Home and Empire trade. A distinct fillip has been
views, although one, whilst being Mrs. Chan Sum, of Manils, and is given to British industry, some
confident of a trade boom, hopes a teacher at the St. Joseph's College,{ publicists going so far as to pre-that that boom will not come too St. Margaret Mary Church, Broad-Statute of Westminster.
The ceremony was performed at the diet a veritable trade There is a danger, of course, in quickly. The great thing is that, wood, Read, by the Rev. Fr. B.
at last, the nation's commercial Teruzzi, assisted by the Rev. Fr. D. sible effect of this measure on the position of Ireland in the British taking even an extreme optimis-
acnse has been revived in no un- Page. tic view; but there can be no
The bride, who was given away Commonwealth of Nations, have certain manner. This must be by her father, was attended by a been allayed; and a proposal to in- harm done if the nation becomes
good for the country. It must matron of honour, while the Misses clude a new clause, making illegal once again industrially-minded.
be good for the Empire. And N. Chang, Lily Wong, and Ny Po any change by the Irsih Free State The Parliament in the Agreement and Many utterances given voice to this Colony, in common with all wan acted as bridesmaids.
three little flower girls were the Constituent Act of 1922, was de- other overseas Possessions, can Mikes C. Leung, C. Chan, and K. feated. clared may on the whole be dis-be expected to share in the bene-Chan. regarded in the first flush of ex-fits of an awakened national bride's train. Mr. John S. H. Political Murders in India.
These were strongly condemned, citement; but a few certainly conscience at Home, and that in Waan was hest man
A reception was held after the and it was stated that the British sum up the feeling pervading the spite of the wobbling silver ceremony at the bridegroom's re- Government in India would support public in the closing days of last
sidence, No. 141 Wongneizhong all measures taken to suppress month..
Road, and was attended by a large terrorism and end this menace. number of relatives and friends. In this connection, to emphasise A dinner was held at the Kam Ling the magnitude of the menace, the Restaurant, West Point, in the toll of the assassin in very recent evening. About 700 people were months is given below: present. Mr. Waan Sik Hung pro- October 28, 1931.-Mr. L. G. Durno,
District Magistrate, Dacca, shot! Posed the toast of the newly-wedded|
and seriously wounded.
before all the results were de-
One industrial magnate ex- presses the view that, after the long period of depression which has hung over the country the
dollar.
News in Brief.
Yesterday the lowest open alr temperature was 67 degrees. The humidity was 88 at 10 a.m. and 66 at.4 p.m.
couple.
Mrs. Yip carried the
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I suggest that the Police Chief
(00. his serious consideration There have been accidents in Hong Kong which suggest a similar prime cause.
a record, flight to the Cape some time next month, is on its way back to England, and took off from Malta, yesterday.
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British Warning to Japan.
Sir Milen Lampson, it is under- stood, is to warn Japan that her operations along the military
bondholders.
Peking-Mukden Railway is likely to endanger the interests of British
Japan, however, it is believed, in prepared fully to compensate for any damage that, may result.
Chengtung Battle.
According to Chinese reports, severe fighting was going on yester day in this area.
Chinchow,
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A clash is deemed to be inevitablo round about here, if Chinese troops are not withdrawn.
Chuliubo.
July 22, 1931-Shot fired at Sir, Battle With Bandits.
Ernest Hotson, Acting Governor, of Bombay. April, 1981-Mr. James Peddie, District Magistrate of Midnapore, akot.
Japanese troops are reported to have routed the main body of ban- dits between the S. M. Railway and Taitzeho. The bandits suffered severe losses, and finally fled across the Lino River.
verdict of the electors is the
Fighting here is reported to have first break in the clouds to give
He then toasted the future hap July 27, 1981-Judge Garlick shot ceased for the time being. Casual-
dead in court at Alipur.
ties-Chinese, 60 killed; Japanese, Britons grounds for hope of
piness of Mr. and Mrs, V. A. Chan, Failing down the staircase at 111 and Mr. Chan Sam responded. July 23, 1931.-Lt. Hext stabbed to one officer, and three men killed, better times. In his opinion the |
Apliu Street, Chut Han-yuct, (22), The newly-married couple after- death and Lt. Sheehan wounded and 8 men wounded. National Government will give received injuries to her face, and ward left for Fanling for the honey-
when in a train. to industry that confidence and was removed to the Kwong Wah moon, security without which imagin-Hospital. ation and enterprise cannot func-
ĮST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE. Mrs. W. T. Southorn will distri- tion.
It will permit of those bute the prizes of the Victoria Bri- The Hon. Treasurer acknowledges| schemes and developments con- tish School in the Sailors" and with thanks the receipt of the fol- ceived and planned for the Soldiers' Home, Hennessy Road, on lowing donations. to Brigade return of brighter conditions December 14.
Ho Kom-tong, $500 being realised and put into
At the Central Police Court yea-Welfare Centre). operation. Abroad, it will terday the inquiry into the fatal Per Miss Cheung Cheuk-pan, $30) restoré belief in the inherent Bre at 12, Pottinger Street was re- (New Territory Fund).
S. K. Wong, $50 (New Territory common sense and soundness of sumed before Mr. Schofield with a
jury. After evidence of rescue work Fund). the British people, and stimulate was given the hearing was adjourn- Lau Chu-pak, $50 (Now Territory] relations which had threatened, ed to this afternoon.
..Fund).
Chan Chi-tan, $40 (Brigade Gen-!
Funds:-
(Children
to become dormant from lack of
Mr. G. A. Pentreath, of Pentreatheral Fund). trust. It will be the catalyst to
Lau Luk-tai, $20 (New Territory & Company, Alexandra Building, hasten the operations of trade has reported to the Police the loss Fund).
and commerce generally, and pro- of an electric table fan and a clock Cheuk Yan-ko, $25 (Brigade Gen-[.
As the fan-light]eral Fund). duce that spirit and atmosphere, from his office.
י וי
December 23, 1930-Sir Geoffrey de Montmorency, Governor of
19 35 - 320 EJSIJAST Punjab, shot at and wounded, at To-day's. Thought.
Lahore.
it
You are what you think, and not Desember 9, 1980-Capt. P. W. J.
McClenaghan shot dead at Lahore. what you try to make others think December 8, 1930-Lt. Col. Simp-you are.
son, Inspector-General of Prisons for Bengal, shot dead in his office: August, 1030,-Mr. F. J. Lowman, Inspector-General . of Police, Bengul, shot dead at Dacca. Mr. Hodson, Superintendent of Police, wounded. Attempt to 'murder Sir Charles Tegart, Calcutta Police Commissioner.
E.
in which alone these can func-mised that the articles have been tory Fund).
was found forced open, it is sur Wong Chi-nam, $10 (New Terri-May, 1980-Mr. D. B. Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of tion freely to the advantage of stolen.
Police at Mardan, killed while Tang Pan-son, $10 (New Terr!-]
dispersing demonstrators. the country's, workers. On
tory Fund). the leaders of industry lies the shaukiwan district, in a report to Territory Fund).
Cheung Cheung, a farmer of the
Mre. Chan Shek-shan, $5 (New February 25, 1938.-Lt. G. E. H. Hawkes, shot dead at Landi Kotal, responsibility of wisely and cour- the Police, states that his father, Mrs. Wong Shlu-kim, $2 (New)
"while sleep ageously using these opportuni-Cheung Fat (70), master of a boat Territory Fund).
Long-Distance Flight. tics of realising that socially and of 100 picula, capacity, left Ha
Leung Ka-kl, $3 (New Territory Chung, Chinese territory, on a trip Fund).
The RA, F. giant monoplane, economically a new world is into Hong Kong on Tuesday, and has
Class Subscriptions, $3140 (New! which recently made a successful the shaping,, and that outworn not yet arrived here.
flight to Egypt and is to attempt
Territory Fund),
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Ten Years Ago.
[From the "Chins Mail" November 20, -1921.) ·
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To-day's dollar is worth 2/7 58.
The Japanese Consulate General
་ ་ is in receipt of the following infor
mation:
"In recognition of the valuable services rendered during the visit to `: Hong Kong last spring of H. H. the, Crown Prince of Japan on his way to Great Britain, HM, the Emperor of Japan has been pleased to confer upon H.E. Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs, K.C.M.G., Governor of Hong Kong, the First Class of the Order of the Rising. Sun, The Insignia of which is expected to arrive shortly.