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SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1933.
Britain's March To Crisis
Government Shuffle Before Christmas?
DISCONTENT-IN COMMONS
(By A. A. B.)
FAMOUS PETITION
RECALLED.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Commissioner Catherine Booth Writes Book.
London.
Three years ago, for the first] time in history, a woman pre- sented her own petition and cross-examined witnesses in the House of Lords. She was Com- missioner Catherine Booth.
She and her family were at that time opposing a Bill brought by General Higgins to alter the
| Salvation Army's Constitutional] Deed, whereby the retiring Gen-
HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS
ORDERS FOR THE COMING WEEK.
Orders Issued by Colonel L. G. Bird, D.S.0, O.B.E, Com-
mandant H.K.V.D.C.:~
Hong Kong, Friday, June 9.
PARADE
1
Corps Band
The Battery,
There will be a parade for Lewis Gun Instruction at 5.30 p.m. 'où Thursday, June 15 at Headquar ters.
eral of the Army might appoint There will be a Band Practice on Friday, June 16 at Headquarters London. I submit that the Prime Minister his successor.
Old General Booth was very at. 6 p.m. sharp. Major Elliot, who has a knack of has no definite policy and no de-
Primrose finite plans for the guidance of the ill and Catherine arranged her epigram, said at the
They lost the can quite father's defence. League Meeting at the Albert Hall Conference, though I that "we march from one crials to understand that he and Mr. Roose-case and General Higgins auc-
with equal velt had no difficulty in agreeing ceeded to the Generalship.
Now" Catherine has written another," but added, truth, that all crisis are not of the that international trade was in a
bad way, that wholesale prices book about her father-Reuter. same size.
I do not mean that there will bejmust be raised, and that currencies But a were in a 'chactic condition, a big crisis, in the shape of General Election, before Christ- was it worth while going to mas; but I do not see how a recon- Washington to declare what all the Nothing approach- struction of the Government before world knows?
Irish Problem.
HAIR GROWS WITH HOT TEMPERS.
Barbers Can "Read
Their Clients.
London.
All Rifles and Bayonets to be returned to Stores for Arms In- spection.
Leare.
No 1974 Pte. A. B. Grant, No. 14) Pto, granted 12 months leave from ,29,4,33 to 28.4.34.
2nd, Lieut. F. P. Sequeira, No. 19 Ptn, granted ́2 months. leave from 1.6.33 to $1.8.35.
Relinquishment.
No. 1319 L/Sergt. E. H. P. White, No. 12 Ptn, relinquishes his The Peak Range will be avail. Lance Sergeant appointment with able for Battery use on Sunday effect from 9.6.33. June 18. Those wishing to fire will inform Bdr. Marshall.
Range Officer Lieut. M. I. De Having completed 3 years' service: No. 1652 L/Sgt. E. M. Sequeira, Corps Band, as, from 18.5.33.
Ville.
Engineer Company, Practice at Miniature Range of Monday, on June 12.
the end of the year can be avoided. ing a Debt settlement was made; I base this statement on the grow and, indeed, Debts are to be ex- ing feeling of discontent, if not offcluded from the World Conference. one wonders what the anger. in the House of Commons so that at the performances of the leading world is to talk about.
If you are hot-tempered yourį members of the Cabinet, which
Next in importance I take the hair grows faster than that of a must not be estimated by the divi-
"The hair reflects every ner-
at sion lists, ss anyone who knows question of Ireland, which has been woman who looks calmly on life. that assembly will realise.
allowed to drop out of sight, though Premier's Doubtful Policy. Messrs. Heinemann have most opvous condition of the body," de a shilling 'clares M. Boudou, a French hair- Let us begin with the Prime portunely reproduced Minister. Excuses are generally edition of Lord Midleton's invalu- dresser in London. "As a result the severest form of accusation. able book on that subject.
Mr. MacDonald has given to a Will anyone pretend that he is listening world the results of his easy about Ireland or that he is visit to Washington, and he is satisfied with Mr. J. H. Thomas'a loyally backed up by "The Times," handling of De Valera?
He began as usual with jocose which declares that "the mutual understanding between ourselves familiarity, and played pokter and America has been materially bridge with a traitor and rebel. It improved" (How?) and the thanks jis no laughing matter: for in the of the Government are due to the present state of Europe I regard a, hostile Ireland as the most danger-¡ Americans for their hospitality.
OF
Struck off Strength.
No. 1629 Bdm. M. H. Sequeira, Corps Band, as from 22.5.33.
No. 1523 Bdm. L. A. Sequeira, Corps Band, as from 10.5.33.
Corps Signals. Parade at Corps Headquarters 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13. Having left the Colony:
No. 1968 Pte. P. O'Neil Dunne, No. 3 Ptn., as from 1.6.33. Dismissed by the Efficiency Board:
Machine Gun Troop.
Parade at Causeway Bay Stables it is easy for an experienced hair-at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13. dresser to know if his client has 193 recently been ill.
"If you live in a hot, dry coun- try, the hair is stiff and curly.}
Armoured Car Section.
In a wet climate it becomes lank. The Section will parade on Mon- You can see this hy noticing the day, June 12 at Headquarters at fair, flaxen hair of the Nordic 5.30 p.m. races and the stiff, black curls of
the negroes.
"In Britain hair gets stiffer
Reuter,
Machine Gun Company. N.C.O.8 Parade. Thursday, 15 and June-Assembling Fitting
Drill with Arms.
No. 1 Parade Friday, June Repairs and Adjustment.
Portuguese Company.
No. 1814 Sgr. G. R. Hulbert,
Corps Signals, as from 9.6.33.
Strength.
No. 2069 Tpr. C. Clark Milling- ton Ltd., Tel. 25187, M.G. Troop, 6.6.33.
T. H. S. GALLETLY. Lieutenant, Adjutant, H.K.V.D. Corps.
AFTER ORDERS.
Scottish Company. Regular wekly Parades will be 16.-discontinued until further notice.
The Americans are the most ous spot in the Empire. But, in- and coarser the further north you Inspection of Equipment. . Squad) hospitable people on earth, and the deed, it is no longer in the Empire, go". Premier and the President decided for it has abolished the Oath of that the World Economic Con-Allegiance, and we have now a de- ference should take place in Lou-clared enemy on our flank, and the don on June 12; but, adds "The War Office knows what that means, Times" significantly, "it is essen-If the rejection of the Oath of Al- tial, therefore, that when the Con- legiance is not an act of secession,
the words have no meaning. ference meets it should find British Government prepared with a definite policy and with definite plans for guiding its deliberations towards the desired goal."
CHURCHESA
A OBLARGE
DOLLAR
Trade Bargains.
Let us turn to Mr. Runciman,
tina and Denmark.
CLERK'S $69,000 IN TIPS.
Bridegrooms Pay Or Be Insulted.
New York.
The Instructional Class for N.C.0's. will commence on Thurs- day 15 June and thereafter every alternate Thursday. Particulara
There will be a lecture by Cap-of course will be circularised. tain S. Jarvis, M.C. to all N.C.O.'s j and any men of the Company who like to turn up; on Tuesday June 13 at 5.30 p.m. at Headquarers.
who has just concluded the trading! A Deputy City Clerk, in agreements with Germany, Argen-charge of the New York City There will be a lecture by C.S.M. Marriage License Bureau, has Slattery to all N.C.O's, and any What are we to say to a barbeen found guilty of failing to men of the Company who like to gainer who publicly admits that he file Federal income tax returns turn up; on Tuesday June 20 at is not a strong bargainer, only is showing the receipt in 1929 and 5.30 p.m. at. Headquarters. candour unfortunately comes after 1930 of $69,000 in tips from Subject-Duties and
I
respon- he has signed his bargains?
sibilities of N.C.O's, of an Infantry OF ONE
bridegrooms. have always objected to the quota NOTICES IS MADE FOR ALL
Battalion. Some of these bridegrooms as a substitute for a straight duty: testified that after he had mar UNDER TELA HEADING WESLEYAN METHODIST
Anzac Company. believing it to be cumbersome and CHURCH, WANCHAL unworkable, and certain to dead ried them, the clerk ostentatious- ly opened a drawer full of $5 to disputes. But who could have
The Company will parade at full Opposite Royal Naval Hospital, imagined that Mr. Runciman wouldnotes and when they failed to
take the hint he called them strength in Mufti at Headquarters Queen's Road E.
have left the most-favoured-nation "cheap skates" in front of their on Monday June 12 for Machine
Gun Instructions.
definite Ás a blushing brides. Reuter.
programme has been laid down for Instructions In the Vickers Ma-
clause undenounced?
are
What is the bargaining power of The following are the forthcom- ing services, etc., at the English a man who says, "I give you this Methodist Church, Wanchai (Op- concession, but I am obliged to General State Foar Rate, to which chine Gun throughout the coming
Naval Hospital, give it to 50 other people, without local authorities will be called on Training Season, all ranks posite Royal
consideration 7 The most-favour- to contribute with sole regard to urged to make a mecial effort to Queen's Rd., E).
ed-nation, clause is the last rem- their, rateable value,
attend weekly parade from now on. The injustice of this can best be This applies especially to those a.m.nant of the insanity of Cobden, and!
on a realised by reflecting, that a man Men who have had no previous Ma- Trib-any statesman embarking
(Repeated). and policy of Protection ought to have who lives in a house assessed at chine Gun Training.
Sunday June 11. Morning service 10.15 Preacher: Rev. Erris C. H. beck. Subject: Majesty Humility."
begun by formally abrogating that £500 a year, with a parish rate of An N.C.O. Parate will be held Evening Service 8.15 p.m. clause, even if we had to waft six 10s. in the 2, pays £260 a year to on Friday, June 16 at 5.30 p.m., all
C. H. Trib-months for its notice of denuncia-the relief of the poor, while one N.C.O's. are expected to attend. Preacher: Rev. Erris
who lives in a house assessed at The Officers Commanding the beck, Subject: "A Syrian ready to tion.
Exchange Equalisation, £100 a year with a parish rate of andermentioned Units will issue Perish
I have reserved to the last the 15s. in the £ pays £75 a year." their Orders to their 'Commands Minister who I think is most like- Mr. Chamberlain's Derating Bill separately:- UNION CHURCH. KENNEDY ROAD, HONG KONG.ly to precipitate the reconstruction of 1929 has caused irritation and of the Government-I mean Mr. Ne- confusion enough. But this revo- lution in the system of Unemploy- The following are the forthcom-ville Chamberlain. ing services, etc., at Union
Church, Hong Kong:
Bonday June 11.
Tuesday at 5.30 p.m.
the income tax.
M.M.G. Section.. A.A.L.A. Company.
Rifles and Bayonets.
WOMEN IN MEN'S POSITIONS.
I have no doubt that the Chan-ed Relief, which is being launched cellor of the Exchequer has the in order to escape the application hest of reasons for borrowing of the Means Test, will rouse 2 £200,000,000 to equalisq exchange. burricane. Sunday School 9,30 a.m.
---- _Will_ They_Survive, But they are recondite,bigh-fin... Morning Service, 10.30am:
ance, technical reasons, for not! The question is, Will, Mr. Cham- Evening Service, 6 p.m. Preacher at both services: The one man in a hundred understands berlain be able to survive bis
the mechanism of exchange. But Budget, the taxation of the Co-ops, Schoolmasters Resent Rev. E. G. Powell.
the man in the street understands and his General Rate Bill WIII
Female "Heads.”. Church Choir practice every that a quarter of that sum would Mr. Runciman survive the three jhave sufficed to take a shilling off,Trade Facts? Will Mr. Ramsay
London. MacDonald survive the cloud of FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST,
A resolution has been passed Mr. Chamberlain appears, there- ridicule that is fast gathering about SCIENTIST.
by the Schoolmasters Conference [Branch of The Mother Church, fore, to be unsympathetic, if not him and his Conferences?
Nothing kills like ridicule; and at Southampton expressing, re- The First Church of Christ, Scien-morose-an impression which is
answers in the House of Commons if Mr. MacDonald should ascend in sentment for women "heads." do nothing to correct. He is the a gust of laughter to the Upper It is impossible for a man to harsh taskmaster, who keeps our House as Lord Lossiemouth, or it serve under a woman and retain noses to the grindstone without Mr. Runciman should fail to carry his self-respect and manhood," holding out any hopes of relief his philosophical Free Trade pacts, said Mr. J. W. A Taylor, of
Liverpool, next year,
lor if the House of Commons should
"If a man is doing a man's job But the unpopularity of his turn on the obstinate Mr. Cham The Sunday School in held on Budget is as an April shower to the berlain, then would occur that re he ought to be under the super- Sunday Morning at 10 o'clock, storm that will be aroused by the construction of the Ministry which vision of a man. Wednesday Evening Meeting at 6
"If he is doing a woman's job, Unemployment Relief Bill which I think is unavoidable.
tist, in Boston, Mass., U.S.A.).
Macdonnell Road, Below Bowen Road Tram Station: Sunday Service 11.15 m.;;
Subject: God the Preserver of
Man."
p.m. Reading Room at above admust, be introduced in the autumu. And this is the inevitable result it serves him right if he is put dress open Tuesday and Friday, 10 It is now an open secret that Mr. of thinking you can live on a label. under the supervision of a wo- a.m. to 12 noon, Monday, and Chamberlain, and Sir Hilton Young The name National is wearing very man Thursday, 5.30 to 7 pm. The contemplate relieving the Public, thin
"A married man' canhot serve Public is cordially invited to at Assistance Committees (formerly These, however, are the calculs under a woman head if he has a tand the service and visit the the Boards of Guardians), of the Lions of peace, apt to be rudely up- wife worth much. If she knows Reading Room. Branch of The charge of relleying the able-bodied set by the Irish Free State, or some he is taking orders from another Mother Church. The First Church unemployed who are outside Insur- Intolerable outrage on the part of woman I doubt if he is going to of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, ance by transferring them to the Soviet Russia, or some mistake he very happy in his home,"→→ Mass, U.S.A.S
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