THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY,
JULY 9, 1929.
SUBURBAN HEIGHTS
By GLUYAS WILLIAMS
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HÜMOUR: ANCIENT "AND MODERN.
Bearing in mind the incontro- vertible facts of past experience, tomed the candidate. and with the hitter knowledge that so many schenck ofsocial relief have brought. relief only when they are dropped" -langhter from friends" we look ahead, and what do we see?"
Soching piped up the small nnn with an income-tax demand in his pocket: "you're in the way."
The Al is found in the jungles of Africa, and in crossword puzzles. Before being captured by the latter, che i was gidered merely as two vowels in search of their consonants, The Ai has only three toes, and there are times in the subways when women wish they were Ais.
A Welshman was playing a golf match in which he was getting the worst of it. He was obviously ́chagrined, but kept his temptr.
However, on one tee where his op- ponent sliced badly, the Welshman exclaimed ("Ah, I'm afraid you're in the hunker, I hoped
It was Thursday and Wilkins was broke and hungry. Halting on „hle a butcher's shop, he guzedł wisse fully at the display of chops and sirloins in the window. Plucking up his courage, he entered.
IF I have a security equal to what i take pway, will you trust ner till to-morrow he asked.
Certainly," replied the butcher, "Well, give me a couple of those joints and keep one of them till I come back,"
Alice: Oh, ma, I do love Men delsohn!"
Mrs. Wonspore: "All right, my dear. Invite the young man to cur text party."
I would like a rise in salary for two reasons." "Those are?"
Twins."
"How do you get along without a speedometer !!!
Well, when I get to driving. 13 miles an hour my tenders start to rattle; at 23 the windows rattle: at. 3d the motem starts knocking-and that's as fast ay she'll go!**
Inebriate: "I say, old chup, will you do me a favour Call my wife, and when she answers, ask
what she wants."
A metor in a factory broke down. The operator, the foreman, and the plant engineer couldn't start it.
The expert took one quick look at with a hammer, and told the oper the machine, tapped it ärveral times
ator to start it.
His bill was 830. When the superintendent naked for an itemiż- ed statement. he got this:
Tapping with hammer... $1.00 Knowing where to tap ... $40.00
"
A teacher wanted to convey the meaning of the word "invisible.! "Now, what do we call a person, she asked, "whe is present without ever being sen
**I have it." ène little boy an sweprd. The janitor!"
A young man whose knowledge of cards was extremely visionary. was roped in to complete a bridge four. After a few moments he - mitted his arst mistake by throw ing away o king on a trick already inken by his opponent's see.
Gool hetvens! bellowed the young man's partner, "aking doesn't usually beat an'nce, you
know."
I know." stammered the begin- Two football teams had played aner. but I thought I'd but it have pinber of drawn matches and it a try."
was decided to engage ʼn profession-" alorelerce for a deciding guide.
proached by, a party of toughlook. ing men:
SEVERAL GOLF GAMES WERE CALLED OFF SATURDAY AFTERNOON BECAUSE FRED PERLEY PUT HIS SCREENS ON. THE WIVES TOLD THEIR. HUSBANDS THAT IF FRED COULD STAY
HOME AND PUT SCREENS ON, THEY GUESSED
THEY COULD.
AND THEY DID.
(Copyright, 1929, by The Bell Syndicats, Inc.)
HE THOUGHT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PRIZE FIGHT AND MARRIAGE
WAS
THAT A PRIZE
FIGHT
HAD RULES!
See this fine
comedy of love
and the prize
ring 1
REGINALD
DENNY
The NIGHT BIRD
DENNY'S
with
SAM HARDY
FUNNIEST
ROMANTIC
COMEDY!
THIS WEEK IS UNIVERSAL WEEK
GWUYAS
AT THE .
6-11 WILLIAMS
SPORT AND ATHLETICS.
PROMISING IRISH BOXER."
Patrick (Packy) McFarland, the seventeen-year-old Dublin boxer, who arrived in Liverpool with two
SWIMMING THE CHANNEL WITH LEGS CHAINED.
LORD DESBOROUGH'S CUP. When the Executive Committee of the Manchester and district Mr. John Herbert Wood, a miner branch of the Royal Life-saving of Ely Street, Rossington, near Society met in Manchester, with TI give Reggie credit for
Doncaster, announces his intention Councillor Andrew Cathecart in the A well-known official wah ap getting me a nice engagement ring." coppers in his pocket, and then of attempting to swim the Channel I chair, Mr. S. J. Monks, the new. understand that's what the walked to London in search of a from Dover to Calais next Septem-chief secretary, stated that two new jeweller did, too,"
fight, scored the best victory of bisber with his legs "chained sad new cups had been given for cam-
locked."
He is now making pre- petition in memory of Mr. Henry, President to partner): Our short career at the National Sportparations for a trial swim of 21 business is decreasing. We've got to
one by the president of the Society. ing Club recently, when he knock- miles in the Thames. make some sweeping changes."
Mr. Wood, who is a native of Lord Desborough, which was to be Janitor listening): Whew!
ed out the Scottish bantam-weight, Chester-le-Street, is 30, and until competed for by branches the world recently earned his living on the There goes my-job!"
British and Continental music-hall atagé as a trick swimmer." In 1928 be undertook to dive from the Lon- don Bridge, and also from the Tyne Bridge at Newcastle, fully clothed,
All right," said the referee. I'll oblige you. What fee do you offer for my services ?''
"Well,”” said one of the ment that depends on how badly you're
Gurt.'
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE.
16
17
226
34
35.
141
136
30
$2
Vertical.
1.To devour,
Felt way blindly.
*.-Conjunction.
4.- Always. 5.-Insurrectionist."
6. More slender.
7-Crony
To aid. 9.-Negative..
10-City of Poland
12.-Whether.
14.-Metric cubic measure.
17. Invasion,
20-A Contineat..
23. Article.
21.-Pronoun...
25.-Laws.
27.-Man's name.
30.-Related.
32.--Outbreak.
35.-Earned.
37.--Spike,
33.-Helped. 39.-Climbed.
41.-Arrow.
-Theatrical company. 44.-Pronoun.
10.-French for and.
48.-Patterns,
51.-Black,
53.-Roman emperor.
37-Ibsen character.
59.-To perform. GO.-Kind of whisky. 62.-Jumbled type. 6.-Pertaining to..
1. Self.
Horizontal.
4-Coparntive ending.
6. To punish corporally, 11-To reach destination. 13.-Toils.
15.-Toward..
16-Pertaining to fever. 18.-Alongside.
10.-Father.
31-Paper measure.
22.To accept.
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37
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26.-Flexible. 28.--Conjunction, 29.-Command.
31 Beloved."
33.Pronoun.
34. Small particl 36.--To wreck. 38.-While:
40.-Winter vehicie. 42.-Strongly disinclined. 43.Cool dessert. 47.Drug mensure. 49.-To weary. 50.-Tropical fruit. 52. A metal. 64.-Behold!
50.-Spanish article. 50.--Fought.
5.-Abraham's home.
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61. To remove from office.
3-Colloquial: listless. 05.-Ate.
66.--Therefore,
67.-Recompense.
It took 2 minutes to solve this puzzle. See how long it will take
you.
YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION.
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DOG BEAY
Johnale Smith, in the third round of a "fifteen-round contest. The finishing punch was a short right to the point which was both fast and Recurate, and which dropped Smith for much longer than the stipulated
ten seconds.
McFarland's chief defect.. is a physical ane; he is very short in height and reach. But he makes up for this by displaying the maximum of fighting spirit, and in sheer aggressiveness he may well be compared with Teddy Baldock. He had nothing like the proportions of Smith. but from the start he took charge of the contest, and early in the second round be had his up" ponent in dificulties. The right hander which 6pished the fight was as good as any seen for some time. MeParland, if he grows, looks like becoming a champion.
An excellent impression was created by a middle-weight named Stanley Waller, of Cambridge. He knocked out Ted Giles, of Croydon, in the second.round with a fusillade of smashing blows, and was gen erally so workmanlike in all he did as to leave the feeling that he, too, will be heard of again.
handcuffed.
and
best returns over. The branch that achieved the various examinations would hold the IT passes for the
receive a replica as a permanent cup for twelve months, also award. The second cup, given by Mrs. Henry, was to be competed shackled. The for by all ladies schools, colleges, authorities prevented this per and similar establishments affiliated formance, but he performed the fest in the River Wear as Chester-le-to the Society direct or to one of its branches, and the conditions Street. He declares that after studying the currents in the Chan-would be the same as for the pre....[ nel he is quite capable of the feat,
sident's trophy. and will use a trudgeon stroke. HUNGARY'S INTERNATIONAL
MEETING.
EMPIRE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Hayes (Australia) was, declared the winner of the Empire Billiards Championship, which has been play edent Johannesburg. A. Prior (South Africa) was runner-up, The i result of the Anal heat was:-A. Prior, 2000; H. F. Coles (Great Britain), 1,916.
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The Hungarian Swimming Also ciation have arranged an ambitious venture at Budapest in Aug., when six European nations-Germany. France, Belgium, Sweden, Hungary and England-will, compete in a The Empire Amateur Champion- water polo tournament. In addi- ship was played for by representa- tien to the water polo toumey there tives of South Africa. the holders. will be invitation races comprising Australia and Great Britain, the 50, 100, and 500 metres free stroke,competition being decided on the 100 and 200 metres breast-stroke, american tournament system, cach 50 and 100, metres back-stroke. of the players meeting all of his These events will be held before the opponents. There were four play daily three matches of the water. ers, South Africa having two repre-, polo tournament,
sentatives.
THE WOMAN'S CORNER.
JEWELLERY.
STUDY YOUR FROCK-AND THE ART OF RESTRAINT.
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[BY CLAIRE WINDSOR.]
Knowing how to wear jewellery is as important as knowing how to wear clothes. To wear the wrong combination of gems is just as much a feus par as wearing wool stock ings with an evening gown,
Women are quite apt to confuse the value of their jewels with their appropriateness. They frequently believe that precious stones, like flowers, harmonise easily. They scem to think that the fact that they are worth small fortunes insures them against offence. But fastidious women make a study of wearing jewellery just as they study their particular type.
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These women realise that the jewellery becoming to one woIDAN would be fatal to another. They also have learnt the art of subtlety. Their brooches, rings and braceleta are not laid on lavishly, but are! used in such a way as to enhance their individuality and give, that certain something to their cos tume.
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I have always invested a large part of my money in jewellery. At first it was my way of investing, but I learned more about precious stones it became a hobby with ane and a way of expressing my taste, My interest grew and I made a study of when to wear each orna. ment. The more I learned, the more Conservative I became. Though the temptation to display my board would assail me at times, I restrain.
costume show.
than would stand the
They are works of art, beautifully mounted in old-fashioned settings. with small seed pearls suspended on hairs like cobweb at the base of the cameo.
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW
QUEEN'S At 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 8.20.
A STORY OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION I THE fortunes of war throw Sergei, a poor Russian peasant into a new world of hats, tempered only by the softening influence of a beautiful woman who brings a redeeming light into his life t
LON CHANEY
IN
MOCKERY
AT THE
WORLD
Chinese Picture,
**
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW
At 5.15 & 9.20 "Only.
At. 2.30 7.15
Mathematics of Fate," Part 2.
THE Amazing Story of a great actress who, besieged by a trail of lovers across two Continents, found true love on a Parisian boulevard i
BETTY
COMPSON
IN
THE BELLE OF BRADIORY
with
EDYTH YORKE
(SHOWING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HONG KONG)
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW
AT THE
STAR
HONG KONG POLICE
RESERVE.
[ORDERS" BY HON. MR. T. H.KING, ACTING CAPTAIN BUPERINTEN· DENT OF POLICE.]
Chinese Company..
SQUAD DRILL.
A period evening gown that I wore in one picture would have tempted almost any woman to wear a wealth of glitter to relieve the There was nothing flashy, but a severity of the lung, tight bodice great deal of restraint in this orna- and quaint neckline. I was no ex-mentation. Costly "Yes, but in All recruits of the Chinese Com- coption. I plastered myself with such perfect harmony with my gown pany will attend at the Company's brooches and pendants until I look that they blended in and gave their Headquarters on Tuesday, July 9, ed like a veteran of all the wars in grace to my complete costume. at 6.30 p.in. sharp for squad drill history out oa dress parade. The This sparing use of jewellery is under L/Sergt. R.43 Te'o Chi On. front of me was dropping diamonds an art in itself." On the other Dress: Mufti.
the medals of my thrift.
hand, there are times when the right jewel in profusion are ap
The Signalling Squad will attend propriate. I illustrated this point- after much experimentation, when at the Company's Headquarters for wearing an evening gown heavily practice in Motse and Semaphore under Crown Sergeant E15 Ow embroidered with brilliants.
The dress caught and reflected Yeung Kin Heng on Wednesday, the light in such a way that my July 10, at 5.30 p.m. sharp. «
bure wrists and hands looked awk- ward.
So on went exactly £20,000 worth of jewellery. A long diamond
SIGNALLING.
ANNUAL EXAMINATION IN PART II.
The following have passed the Annual Examination under Chief Inspector H, J. Paterson, Principal of the Police Training School:
Passed with credit:--Constable Res Ho Lum,
Passed-Constable. Ros Yeung Kwan Sui.
Indian. Company. SQUAD DRILL
pendent fell into the curve of the V neckline meeting the spendour of my gown. On one wrist I wore & ringle diamond bracelet. The dia monds were large squarca, set wide apart by oblong sapphires. On the same hand I wore a large solitaire diamond ring. Four bracelets, lavishly set with diamonds sad pany will attend Police Headquar precious stones, adorned my other ters for squad drill under Sergt. wrist, and the ring worn was a Condon on Tuesday, July 9, at 5.30
p.m. sharp. Dress: Mufti cluster of precious stonca.
Somehow, I WAS Dot satisfied with the effect. I kept shedding Had this wealth of brilliants been down until I was down to a single used with any other type of dress cames pendant on a slender, short vulgarity would have been the chain, and carringe to match. The result. But the effect made me cameo in the pendant and drop ear- sparkle from head to foot without rings belonged to the famous Lily undue attraction to my jewel colleg
All recruits of the Indian Com-
PARADE.
I
At 5.80 & 8.20.
Inspector H. J. Paterson, Principal of the Police Training Schools:
Passed with credit:-Constables R210 Ghulam Mubayed Diu and R241 Sultan Ahmed.
Passed-Constables Re27 Khu- shi Mohamed, R213 Bhaggat Singh, Cr.-Sergt. R217 Feroz Áli; and Constable H237 Nur Ahmed. They have qualified for their Police Reserve Badge...
Flying: Squad.
STRENGTH.
Constable R340 H. C. F. Aris has been taken on the strength of the Flying Squad as from July 4.and
posted to the Kowloon Section.
The fortnightly patrol of the Kowloon Section will take place on Tuesday, July 9. Fall in at the Tsimshatsui Fire Brigada Station at 5.30 p.m. sharp. Dress: Khaki uniform.
The next fortnightly patrol of the Hong Kong Section will take place on Thursday, July 18. Fall in at the Central Police Station at 5.15 p.m. sharp. Dress: Khaki uniform.
Sharpshooters' Company.
ARMS LICENCES,
All members not already in possession are reminded that Arms Licences, complete with photo- graphs, are necessary for retention of Arms,
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Life Saving Lessons.
A plass for life saving has been organised to take place at Police Headquarters Gymnasium on Mon days and Thursday, at 5 p.m., com- mencing on Thursday, July 4. The class will be in the charge of All ranks of the Indian Company P.S.A: 30 Hunt. As there is only a are reminded of the parade to be limited number required volunteers held at Police Headquarters on are requested to send in their names Tuesday, July 6, at 5.30 p.m. sharp. to their respective 0.0,′s ás soon.
as possible.
(8gd.) W. KENT, A.S.P., Adjutant,
-ANNUAL EXAMINATION IN-PART. II.......... The following have passed the Lannual Examination: underd