THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1934
To-day's 'Short Story.
IN THE
BAG
OUND the notice-board in
Ro
the village plaza, the small
By W. A. Sweeney
and the sum of two
thousand pesetas will be paid to
group of Spaniards. read the pro-- anyone capturing or leading to the capture of the above men.
clamation and nodded their heads. Some muttered Caramba under their breath, and one or two looked slightly uneasy.
"So there's a price on the heads
of those two at last," muttered an
It was rather a breath-taking old dusky Spaniard, nodding his notice Nothing like it had been head and tugging at his jet-black seen on the notice-board. since moustache."
Miguel Garcia had terrified the "How?" sald a voice behind him. countryside for months and had,The old man turned to look into two finally, died waging war on the flashing-dark eyes lit up with the (Gunrdia Civil in his mountain fast- ness. And only the oldest in- habitants remembered that. There had been a price on Miguel's head,
price on two heads.
"The "Six Hollywood tifondes" caught in one of their dancing displays during their stay in Shanghai. They too, but in this case there was a are appearing at the Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden to-night,
Pedro.
CHAMBERLAIN REVIEWS DRILL AND DANCING brothers, were
BRITAIN'S POSITION
(Continued. From Page
DISPLAY Diocesan Girls' School
-Success
MONDAY'S STORY
Monday's story will be *The Twisting Of The Rope," by W. B. Yeats.
** * and Juan Grimalt, well-known bad characters in a general "way, but light of insanity. They belonged recently given to sheer banditry, to a boy of about nineteen (at least) An English-woman in thia.orange- he looked that age), dressed in a scented village had been held up in weird costume made up of several her own home while they goged quite incongruous garments.. Ho jand-bound-her, relieved her of her was tall and thin and his long, "black LOCAL BORROWING
other the dollar, also on the gold
property, and left her more dead hair tumbled in wild confusion) The same applied also to the bor standard. The real difficulty was
than alive.
about his head. This was a certain; rowing of local authorities, he con- that the dollar and the franc were
So the Governor's decree had Mateo (nobody called him anything tinued. Some of the larger au- not in harmonious relationship. In
An excellent display of drill gone forth, and the Guardia Civil else), the village idot. How?" he thorities bad raised money at 3 consequence of this disharmony per cent, and smaller authorities the pound, which stood between and dancing was rendered by the were now searching the mountains repeated, eagerly. "How price were able to borrow from the local the two, was dear in terms of dol students of the Diocesan Girls' for the brothers, fund at from 34 per cent,
Those lars but not su dear in france. The School yesterday afternoon on non-permanent loans. Longterm present freedom to move in either their playground in the presence borrows agam were able to obtain direction and thus achieve a fair-fof their parents and friends. An-ICARNIVAL DANCE pay you two thousand pesetas if you loans something like one-third ly stable position for the pound other display will be given this AT "Y" TO-NIGHT bring them to him. Why don't you
FINAL EXHIBITION TO-DAY
The programmé opened with
cheaper than at any time since the would be lost if they had stabili-afternoon at 3 p.m.
That undoubtedly has been sation.
WHT.
a very great advantage.
000,000 annually.
Any attempt to stabilise
BE FEATURED
VALUABLE PRIZES FOR BEST FANCY DRESSES
(on their heads?”-
"There's a price for those two heads, Mateo. The Governor will
have a try?"
*
Dealing with the effect of cheap/the pound as required. They must atter which Class IV gave three carnival dances seen in the Colony "Two thousand pesetas"! he gasped.{
at the instigation and with the as-
Regarding the situation in Lan-| cashire, which had been raised dur-i ing the debate, he agreed that a good deal of trouble aroan out of the financial chaos during the 1920/21 inflationary boom.
This lesson was that they should,
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Old English Dance An Old English Dance was per fored by four students dressed in sup-Crofton and Sheila Barros played Victorian costumes, in which P.
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while disharmony existed would three short items," "Jump, Jump, CABARET TURNS TO A few of the others standing round grinned. Mateo was star- As for industrial borrowers they result in a position where they had Jim Crow," "Scandinavian Dance," "A Dancing Song" by the
ing now excitedly at the photo- had been able to convert something to go off gold or follow a policy of and
kindergarten:
graphs of the wanted men. Twoj like £100,000,000 since the National nation.
Two groups of girls, coming In the present circumstances:
thousand pesetas represented to his "Government took office, resulting)
half-formed brain the wealth thati in a saving to them of about they could not afford the risk in-from each corner of the ground and volved in stabilisation and thus marching in fours, gave an excel-
might be possessed by all the mil One of the most ambitious lionaires of Spain lumped together. CHEAP 'MONEY EFFECT rob themselves of freedom to move lent exhibition of marching tactics,
{displays of English
Country takes place to-night at the European "For their heads." money in the industrial field, Mr. wait until such a change occurred
Y.M.C.A., where, in addition to the "On their heads," said one of the Chamberlain referred to the work of in the price level as would bring Dances.
A Mimic Olympiad, comprising fancy-dresses and maska, two out- the men, but the boy was not listen the Bankers Industrial Development the dollar and the frane into
the same thing to Company, which was formed largely greater harmony with one another of broad-jumping, rowing, wood standingly good cabaret items willing. It means
- position which he understood chopping, playing golf, fencing, feature the night's entertainments, him, anyway.
Miss Stella Best, who appeared sistance of the Bank of England, for the United States Administration archery, diving, swimming, play-
a 50-with conspicuous success at a recent said
"Try your luck, Mateo," said the financing of large industrial cor-wished to bring about and in ing baseball, shot-put and
else, rolling was rendered by the performance at the King's Theatre, cigarette. "You know them well; which he wished them all possible yard dash porations after proper examination'
will be the main item on the enough. Shouldn't be surprised," of their prospects, and that of credits success-Brlish Wireless Service. Students of class V.
"Tumbling and Pyramide," Cabaret card, while Mr. Gus he added, more thoughtfully, "f for the industries limited, and de-
gymnastic exhibition was one of D'Aquino, the well-known local you knew where they are." signed to provide medium term
the most daring items on the pro-baritone will sing several 'songs.
The little group broke up at last, Ioans of smaller amounts to small
|gramme in which the performers
In addition, a surprise Item will making for various small bars, but firms.
had to do many difficult acts. This also be featured, details of which Mateo remained behind, fascinated was given by class III.
have not yet been divulged.
by the notice-board. After a whilej Dancing will be to one of the best he ran away to his mother's house orchestras in town, -"Fred and His on the outskirts of the village. Pals," and will commence from 9 a.m. and conclude at 1.30 a.m.
A strange conflict was going onj in his mind. Once these two want, fight supper will be served at 11 they had thrown her two pesetas Refreshments in the form of aed men had befriended his mother; not repeat it in attempting mea-ply of Prisoners' provisions. etc. the. gentlemen's parts, and Kitty o'clock, and towards the conclusion once, as they pased after some deed aures which would bring other parts and should reach the Colonial Se-Delgado and Phylis Lang were the of the dance valuable prizes for the of wickedness in the night. She of the country into the same condi-cretary's offices before noon of ladies.
best fancy dresses will be awarded. had given them a drink of water. Friday, January 4, 1935
The most appealing item was the
"Hard" drinks will be available in And now someone was offering the Sealed tenders in triplicate. Dutch Dance by little Betty Lee.the annexe. With regard to the financial policy which should be marked,. "Tender She was dressed up as a
Dutch generally, Mr. Chamberlain in con- for the New Magistracy, Kowloon," girl with a bonnet, and a red and clusion, said, that it had not changed will be received at the office of the black check skirt with an apron. in any material aspect, since on be- Colonial Secretary until noon; on Just before the conclusion a Tap half of the Empire delegates it was Monday, January 7, 1935.
Dance was rendered by Nancy
At nightfall he sped quickly and declared at the London Conference. Tenders are called for the Banker and Maria Da Roza. All
silently from the village up into He believed that if they continued cond section of the Mount Parker the girls of the upper school parti-
the mountains. He did not stop to pursue their policy as laid down Catchwater and Contingent works, eipated in the finale, which was an
until he was about two miles from at the conclusion of that conference, and should reach the Colonial Se-exhibition of gymnastic drill.
A delightful surprise was given
his home, and then he lay down on it would continue to produce good "retary's office at the same time as Alisa F. L. Lee was responsible to children at a recent Christmas the ground and flattened himself for all the gymnastic drills and party_in_Hong_Kong. When tea out. With him he carried an old He saw no reason why they should Sealed-tenders, in triplicate, for dances, and Mrs. McLellan directed was over and the children had grown fowling-piece with which he was not anticipate a further rise in the the site formation of the New the Old English Dance and the tired with their rather boisterous accustomed to shoot rabbits some- whole-sale prices of primary 'com-Wanchai Market are called for. Dutch Dance.. modities, which would probably do and should reach the Colonial Se
games, the host announced that the times, and he clutched it now with| The preformance will be repeat-room would be cleared and all the a look of terrible cunning as he lay most to overcome inharmonious ele-cretary's office nut later than noon, ed again this afternoon after which chairs would be arranged, at one end utterly motionless in the darkness. ments in the world's currency on Monday, January 7, 1935.
DONATIONS The the school will break up for its of the room, while a space on the There was nothing to be seen but system, and he looked forward with work consists of the erection of a Christmas vacation. confidence to the time when they granite-faced retaining wall and
wall was cared of pictures to form the darkened mountains and po- could once again embark on an in-site formation.
the "screen" for a Cinema Show. thing to be heard but the faint The room was then darkened by rustle of the night wind among the closing all jalouses and drawing all undergrowth and the scurrying the curtains. Two Mickey Mouse movement of some small, beast of films were shown and the tiny tots, the fields. Still Mateo lay there. One case of diphtheria and one who were much too young to be
From time to time he smiled as if case of typhoid fever were reported taken to the Cinema Theatres, were.
at some clever, secret joke. After in the Colony during the 24 hours greatly thrilled.
ja long time he seemed to see some ended december 20.
The Siemen's projector is erected thing move in the darkness. His the Exchequer dealt with a sug- By a strange irony of fate, Mr-trary at the expiration of three plug attached to any wall socket denly, the black silence was broken Unless cause is shown to the con-little knowledge to manipulate. A he strained his eyes, and then, sud- with very little trouble and requires finger tightened on the trigger as
gestion for attempting the stabilia-Tang's wife gave birth to a baby ing of values between the pound boy, a few minutes after the dis-menths, from yesterday, the name produces the necessary current to by two reports.
tion.
results.
FINANCIAL POLICY
ternational currency standard.
Meanwhile he saw no reason for
pessim.jm. Home trade had noti
the above tender.
yet reached the saturation point, CANTON MOURNS THE PASSING
and foreign trade, which is not back.
to old levels, was still showing up;
ward trend.
STABILISATION ISSUE
Proceeding, the Chancellor of
OF TENG CHAK-YU
(Continued From Page 1)
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(Continued from Page 1.).
The village schools were being.
and the dollar. Here, he said, the tinguished statesman breathed his of the Kwongtung Tramway Co.. light and run the machine, while the He walked to the town next day, (Continued From Page 1). question was that of the level at last. He is survived by a widow, Ltd., will be struck off the register, safety films used nullify the danger starting before daybreak. On the which stabilisation should be ef- five sons, and one married daugh, and the company dissolved. of Inflamability. This is ideal en- way he stopped from time to time The room in which the dastardly fected. Stabilisation on a com- ter, who la in Malaya, Mrs. Teng
tertainment for the kiddies' Christ- and laughed heartily. Then he mon international standard of cur- is the second wife, the first having The American Mall Line advise mas parties this festive season, would look around as if feart of crime took place, was in a very turned into hospitals and the head- disorderly state, and indications sponsibility of distributing medi- masters had been given the re- rency would be very helpful. Le-dled some years ago.
that the s.s. President Jefferson Messrs. Schmidt and Co. are the sole somebody seeing him. With him he vels of currencies in the coun The eldest son, Teng Kwong-ha, will sail from Hong Kong at 4 p.m. agents for the Siemen's Camera and carried a bulging sack. In the pointed to a struggle having taken cines and food. tries of the Empire and those 24, is the general manager of the on Monday, for, Shanghai, Kobe, Projector.
town he asked several people to show place.
In some households every mem countries linked with sterling have Municipal Water Works
him where the Governor, lived, A feather duster, stained with her was helpless, and hospitals remained very stable for three Among the high posts Mr. Tang
Adams feel that the Treasury Most of them paid scant attention blood, was also found by the hus were trying to cope with twice or years and exchange of goods and held were minister of Finance, SILVER INQUIRY LOOMS IN US. should advise, Firstly, the extent to him, but at length a man who band of the murdered woman, Mox thrice the number of patients for trade showed a very gratifying in- Director of the Kwangtung, and
of purchases; secondly, the effect imagined he had come on some
which they were equipped. Kong. crease at a time when Internation- Kwanget Salt. Gabelle, Civil Gover (Continued from Page 1.) on the economic: situation; thirdly: official business pointed out the
Urgent telegrams had been sent al trade was zenerally inclined to nor of Kwangtung, and oth
and other im
the pr
price paid fourthly, where any Gobierno Civil,CATE
There have been no arrests 80 to Madras, and Java Imploring sup. shrink
portant portfolias. At the time of Some senators believe that the sales have been made for the pur- He refused obstinately to disclose far, and the Police have offered a plies of quinine, .... * EXCHANGE DISHARMONY, his death, Mr. Tang was a member Inquiry will not materialise, dus to pose of halting or slowb price in his business. anyone but the Gov. reward of $250 for information In the meantime, the authorities
At the present sterling had on of the South west Political Com the silverites Internal differences, creases, United Press per 8. Eernor himself.
leading to the arrest of the criminal had provided £7,000 for a speci 'one side the gold bloc and on the cll-
Senators Wheeler, McCarran and. Levy and Company.
For criminals.
relief fund which was made publici
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