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No. 21,489 號玖拾捌百肆仟登萬弍第 日陸廿月四年與丁 HONG KONG, THURSDAY, MAY 26th, 1927.
KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY.
Kowloon Youmati 8batin Tipo
...Dep. 6.40
TIME-TABLE.
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AM, A.M. A.M|| A‚M, | A‚M, Noow FM. P.M. V.M. PM, Y.. B.05 8.30 9.18 10.80 12.00 1.15 2.33 4,85 5,29 7.21 9.24 10.39 12.09 1,24 3.31 4,46 5,88 7.30
...Dep. 6.50 ...Dep. 7,09 ...Dop, 7,16
Taipo Market Dap. 7,21 Fanling ...Dep. 7,82 Shengshui...Dap. 7.36 Shumohan Arr. 7.42
Canton
Canton
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Bhamahna...Dep.
0.86 10.51 12.21 1.36 2.43 4.56 5.51 7.48
9.49 11.04 12,84 1.49 9.56 5,09 0.04 7.65 9.53 11.08 18.38 1.58 3.00 5.13 6.08 7.59 10.03 11.13 12.48 2,03 3.11 5.24 8.19 8.09 9.07 10.07 11.22 12.62 2,07 3.15 5,28 8.23 8.13 8.45 9.13 0.13 11.28 12,58 2,19 3.21 5.34 6.20-8.19 112,901
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3.00 8.45 7.39 8.00 10.38 11.40 3.00 4.17 5.13 520 5.40 6,096.40 8.13 10.45 11.47 3.07, 4.24 5.20 5.27 5.47 6.15 8.17 10.49 11,61 3.11 4.28 6.24- 5.51 8,19 8.27:10.59 12.02 8.21
6.01 8.21 4.38 5.84-
4.29 8,32:11,04 12,07 8.25 4.42 5.38 8.46 11.17 12.21 3.38 4.56 6,51 8,57 11.29 12.35 350 5.08 6,09 9,05 11.37 12.41 3,68 5.16 0.11 6.04
7,41
7,46
Bhatin ...Dep. 7.58 ...Dep. 4.12 ...Arr. R20
Youmati Rawloon
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[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT, Į
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SHANGRAT
Outside the Settlement a three. cornered fight was going on. Sheils were falling, and rifle fire was live- ly. At every harrier of the British boundary came in their thousands men, women, and children-Reds, Northerners-civilians who an hour hefore had been soldiers. Many carried their belongings and many carried other people's belongings.
For-
They were all terrified. Yester day the ery was, Kill the for- eigner!" From the same people the ery is in pidgin English, signer-saver me!
In the early stages women and children were allowed to pass. Men were turned back.
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日陸廿月五年七甘百九仟登英
Exhibition Tennis: II. D. and S.
A. Rumjahn . Ng Sae Kwong and T. Honda, I.K.C.C. ground, 4.30
Ten Dances: F.K. Hotel, Hotel Savoy and Cafe Parisien, 4.30 pm.
Tennis League:-"A" Division: C.R... 1.R.C., 6.15 p.m.
give matince per- Squeakettes formance, Helena May Institute. 5.30 p.m.
Practice Parade for King's Birth- day Parade, Volunteer Headquar ters, 5.30 p.in.
p.en.
Theosophical Society Lerture, & Dinner Dansnet and Exhibition Dancing at Cafe Restaurant Pari- sách.
Queen's Theatre: "The Cheerful: Fraud."
World Theatre: "Oh Baby." Star Theatre: "Empty Hands. ̈ ́ ́ |
Wilbar Players present Divorce Question," Star Theatre, 9.15 p.za.
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It is surprising to find there are so many friends of the Depart- ment of Overseas Trade which it in proposed to abolish as a separate Government Department. Promin Put business men in all parts of the entry have raised their voices.
There was no time for argument" against scrapping the "D.O.T." and some of them point out that it—they had to be beaten back. No is rather curious that the very discrimination could be shown first step taken to economise by portly, well-dressed citizene and were treated alike. The a few thousand pounds per coolies saying annum should be the wiping but British soldier war equal to the of existence of the only Government emergency. He showed no feeling
The usual public rooms, whatsoever. He bias Department which 15
supposed or
Coolly and Savoy, King Edward Hotel and the lounge and dining room directly to assist the business com- thought of shooting.
Cafe Parisien, 4.30 p.m. in a most dignited and even re- munity
Dinner Dansant and Exhibition will not be available until he kicked the No don the publicity given to spectful manner this line of criticism was the reason citizens back. And if Tommy At Dancing at Cafe Restaurant Pari-after June 14th. why the subject was pointedly men-kins had not kicked thein back tioned at the annual dinner of the to-day, these same Chinese would
There is a special lounge BAGS AND IN APPROVAL British Chambers of Commerce to-morrow probably be throwing held at the Hotel Victoria this bombs at Britishers. week. Prince Henry was the prin cipal guest. Sir Philip Cunliffe. Lister, President of the Board of Trade, made the important au- nquocement that the economy pro- posals of the Government would not involve any modification of official representation overans. He added that he would not in any circumstances have countenanced of restrict the work any attempt to the trade commissioners and the commercial counsellors distributed among the centres of trade abroad It may be noted that this ask!! ance was warmly received by mem- bers of the Chambers of Commerce present. Prince Henry put in a plea for youth. He asserted that the future of British trade depend- ed upon the young men, whose in- terest in great national questions should, he said, be developed. They should be given adequate op portunities to contribute their por lion to the common good of indus try and trade.
The Totalisator.
A number of Chinese tried to pass | the barrier by posing as husbands or fathers of wonen and children. A probably highly respectable citizen came up to the barrier waving his card with a "You can't refuse-menir.
World Theatre: Oh Baby,"
Star Theatre: Empty Hinds." Wilbur Players present "The Divorce Question," Star Theatre, 9.15 p.m.
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St. Peter's Y.M.C. launch picnic. Lanneh leaves Queen's Pier, 3.30
No, me lad-not even if you was Baldwin himself," said the corporal. He appealed; the appeal He appealed again was refused. and was likely to enase a disturb ance. A suggestion from the ser geant to the corporal to Kick him, Herb," was promptly auted (first day). upon, and the incident closed. It
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2nd Extra Race Meeting, Maeno
Lawn Bowls League:-Division is rude, but it is the only way. C.C.C., K.B.G.C.; R.C.C. #. A kick has saved many lives in K.D.R.C., CS.C.C. v. Taikoo B.C.
Division II.: Taikoo 1.C. China-Daily Mail.
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Lawn Tennis Division: H.K.C.C.
K.C.C. 1'.
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The King and Queen are admit- ting the public to the private gar- dens at Sandringham, where exten- U.S.R.C. sive improvements have been made since the death of the Queeniversity, B" Division: H.K. Mother. King George sanctioned CC. M.B.K.; Nippon Club . At a meeting of the Jockey Club the plans for alterations to the CCC.; Recreio . L.R.C RE held at Newmarket a few days ago, gardens and park at Sandringham C.R.C.. University. Divaion
K.C.C. 8.C.A.A. 1/2 U.S.R.C.; the Earl of onsdale presiding, а when he was there at Christmas; decision was taken which may be and it may be judged how interest .C.C.. R.A.O.C.; K.B.S.FF.A. regarded as historie. A resolutioned he is in the scheme to admit Nippon Club; Recreio . Taikoo was passed That the Committee the public when it is said that he RC CR.C. 2. Netherlands TC. appointed to inquire into the Bet- ting Tax be requested to institute without delay an inquiry into the means by which betting niny beat eunde to contribute to the main tenance of sport, and to reply to the Club."
This move by the Jockey Club means that for the first time in the history of racing in this country the ruling authority over the Turf is rogaising betting, officially and deliberately for the practical pur- pose of making it contribute to the finances of horse breeding and racing as well 19 face-course main-
It is tenance.
* very cleverly drawn resolution, being non-com- ; mittal, but in the opinion of ex- perts it has only one meaning
namely, the introduction of the totalisator.
Of course there is a long way still before we shall see the to yo totaliator on race-courses as an established institution. It will be part of the duty of the Committee to consider this point. They will be assisted in their inquiry by the amount paid to the Excise authori- ties in the shape of the betting tax. If it should thought desirable to have the tote" legislation will
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Tea Dances: H.K. Hotel, Hotel Savoy and Cafe Parisien, 4.30 p.m. Dinner in honour of the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G. LL.D., Yee Woo Restaurant West Point.
Dinner Danann and Exhibition
I understand that a great den! of organisation was necessary on Dancing at Cafe Restaurant Pari- the part of those responsible for sien.
Queen's Theatre: The Cheerful the movement, and indeed, hun-
Frand." dreds of owners had to be com- There were very municated with. fow refusals, and everything points
inct that in to the
"faming
June" garden-lovers in this coun try and from overseas who are cowing to England will have an opportunity which may never come their way again.
The Singapore Base.
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World Theatre: "Oh Baby. Star Theatre: Empty Hands. Principal mails:-Outward: Europe vid Marseilles (Murra), (Trebarthe), 5 p.m. 10.30 AIR, Europe ni Siria Sunday. Sunday after Ascension. 2nd Extra Race Meeting, Macao (second day).
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Dyer Challenge Cup Competi-
Scottish Company tion: platoon shoot, Stonecutters Range. Monday. Tes Dances: H.K. Hotel, Hotel Savoy, King Edward Hotel, and Cafe Parisien, 4.30 p.m.
Volunteers Practico Parade for King's Birthday Parade, Football Ground, Happy Valley, 3.30 p.m.
Dinner Dansant and Exhibition Dancing at Cafe Restaurant Pari- pre- sien.
The construction of the Singa pore Base will, I learn, be well in hand by the end of the present year. It is stated here that as a result of the developments in China the scherpe has assumed a quite new importance in the estima- tion of many local Malays us well as the British residents ne Singa- pore. The alur connected with the clearing of the site and the assembling of supplies is consider able, and out of the two million pounds promised by the Malay States towards the cost of the Base £40,000 will be spent on the liminary work.. The arrangements are now com- During the next six or eight plete for the opening to the public months work will be continued on of many of the most famous gar- the aerodrome at a cost to the Air dens in England on behalf of the Ministry, during the present finan- Queen Alexandra Memorial Fund.cial year, of £83,000. There is a Some time ago I mentioned that a lively sense of satisfaction in Gov. movement of this character was ernment circies in London over the being started, and that the King contribution of a million pounds and Queen had given it their ap- by the New Zealand Government proval. It now appears that a towards the construction of the total of 355 owners of lemons and Singapore Base. This feeling is beautiful gardens situated in all expressed by the message of thanks parts of the country have generous sent this week by the Prime Minis ly agreed to admit the public to ter to the Zealand Parliament. Be-
Tea Dances: H.K. Hotel, Hotel inspect their cherished domains, ferring to Empire defence, Mr. the foo in each case being one Baldwin says we are glad that Savoy and Cafe Parisien, 4.30 p.m. shilling. All the proceeds will of the discussions at the Imperial Dinner Dansant and Exhibition course go towards the Memorial Conference should so speedily have Dancing at Cafe Restaurant Pari-
heen followed up in this manner." sion. Fund.
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