· ADVERTISEMENTS.
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PUBLIC AUCTION. DARTIQULARS-&-CONDITIONS Phe Sale by Pablis Anction to be bald on MONDAY, the JOT DAY of DECEMBER, 1932, at at the Offices of the Pabllo Work Department, by Order of His EXCELLENOY TUM GOVERNOR, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Yaumati, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at 's Crown Bent
ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE FANLING HUNT AND RACE CLUB.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR MEETINGS.
DRAFT Programmes and Entry
Forms for the Christmas and t New Year Meetings to be held on 7th December 1932, and 1st January, 1989, may be obtained at the Secretaries Office, the Hunters' Arms, Hongkong Club and the Sports Club.
Entries cloen at 12.00. O'clock
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1932.
PLIGHT OF BRITISH CATHEDRALS
FINANCIAL PROBLEMS
ACUTE
COMMISSIONERS' FEARS FOR FUTURE
FREER TRADE FOR FRANCE
MORE LIBERAL POLICY" -DEMANDED
Paris. Revision of French-com- mercial policy and the national equipment scheme are the principal subjects of discussion before tha National Economic Council, whose The annual report of the Catheplenary meeting was presided over
Noon on Thursday, 15th December, dral Commissioners for England, by M. Herriot.
to be fired by the Surveyor of His MARITY THE KIND, for one further term 1982.
years.
of 75
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Kowloon Inland
1 No. of Sale,
Registry K...
Locality.
Lot No. 3054.
Youmiti.
Boundary
Measure-
ments.
A per
ealt plan
Contents
Egnare fest.
Annual
Rental
Up-et Prios.
About
0631
236
(285
R.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
32,225
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
of the Balo by Public Anction to be held on MONDAY, the 10TH DAT of DECEMBER, 1032 at 3 px, at the Office of the Public Works Depart- ment, by Order of Hu BrosLLECT THE Gorrason, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Shamshuipo, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 youIT, *1992, commencing from 1st July,
Crown with the option of renewal at Rent to be and by the Surveyor of His MASROTY THE KING, for one further tern of 3-4 years less the last three days thereof.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Bale |
Registry No!
Locality.
Lot No. 2001.
New Kowloon Inland
Un Chan Street.
Boundary.
Measure
mente,
As por
Contents i
Square feet-
Annual
Rental.
110
| este plan,
• Upset Price.í
15,075
Order of the Stewards,
-THOMSON & CO., Chartered Accountants,
Secretaries.
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MACAO RACES THE MACAO JOCKET. CLUB. SIXTH EXTRA RACE MEETING,
SUNDAY, 18th DECEMBER; 1932.
First Saddling Bell at 12.45°p.m. First Baco at 1.15 p.m.
ADMISSION :-
To Members' Enclosure 2. To Public Enclosure 40 Cents... Members MUST show their Badges to gain admittance,
LADIES are cordially invited to attend the RAGES without charge.
No Ladies tickets will be issued.
Tifins, Teas and Refreshments will be obtainable at the Race Course at reasonable prices.
PASSENGERS
Arrivals,
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of which Viscount Chelmsford is chairman, states that they have been profoundly impressed by the financial embarrasaments of most of the Cathedrals.
"The Commissioners," it states, have received-urgent-complaints of under-payment from various classes of persons employed in Cathedrals. Specially hard is the case of many of the organists. The Cathedral Coramissioners have no funds from which aid can, be given Their pay'is, qften a mere pittance,,
The movement in favour of a more liberal commercial policy is. now thoroughly launched, and ap peals have been addressed to the Government from all sides to en- gage in negotiations with a view to arresting the decline of France's foreign trade.
The report of the Council on this question says that the "end to be aimed for is a return to the nor mal play of international exchan ges through the renunciation of a closed economy."
Difficult to Full Offices.
It points out, however, that the "The possession of some private situation is still abnormal owing to the high tariffa existing, and re- income or employment in some ad-
commenda a roadaptation of the ditional occupation is becoming a aine que non for the acceptance of French Customs so na better to pro- Cathedral service. With the di-tect the home industries, the iden minution of private income and the being presumably that an effective- be increasingly increase in the cost of living it willy sheltered market is the best difficult to fill argument for inducing other coun- tries to reduce their tariff bar Cathedral offices.
riers.
port enntinues, to say that, in no "It is no exaggeration," the re- long time,, unless remedial mea- aures are applied, the standard of Cathedral services will decline, the great traditions of English Church music will no longer be maintain ed, and the fabrics (even if these also do not suffer) will tend to be come nothing more than national monuments deprived of the living inspiration which is, the true es sence of their existence."
Salaries Shrink.
The following passengers arrived by the Einpress of Japan from Manila:-Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Kline, Miss A. Kline, Mr. C. v. Mark, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Mon tague, Mr. R. Livingstone, Mr. B. G. Baker, Miss F. C. Canavan, Mr. and Mrs. S. Hilado, Miss C. Gam boa, Mr. R. Jalavicharana, Mr II. C. Lamond Mrs. E. C. Pusel. Mr. E. Sahinuso, Mr. V. Mateo, Mr. F. Montes, Mrs. F. C. Gray, Mr. and Mr-O-R--Hegness, Mias L. Pashauina, Mr. T. S. Ryan, MN. L. Grigg, Mr. F. Varela, Mr. G. Pearson; Mrs. L. M. Hop kins, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Porter, Mrs. G. W. Richardson, Miss Editions in which they are required Richardson; Master D. Richardson, to live. Choir schools are main Mrs. C. F. Caldwell, and Mr. and
tained on the narrowest margin.” Mrs. M. Goldenburg
It is pointed out that the stipends of many Chnons aro—- apart from stipends which some derive from Archdeaconrice or Pro- fessorships--at face value lower than those of many of the beneficed clergy, and in actual value much lower, regard being had to the con-
Public Works Loan.
This particularly applies to Ger” many, whose favourable commer cial
France
balance with
has
steadily increased, thanks to the Treaty of 1927. The latter con- tains important advantages for Germany which were considered to be justified by reparations. As re parations no longer exist the pre- scat situation, it is felt, calls urgently for reform. The Council also condemns the quota system ex-. cept as a temporary expedient.
As regards national equipment the new programme of work, for which a big loan is shortly to be raised, will probably include im- provements in the Paris region, the electrification of certain, gail- ways, the commencement of the Rhone navigation and power scheme, and important undertak ings in the colonics.
ROYAL OBSERVATORY'S DAILY WEATHER REPORT.
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B.K. BENEVOLENT SOCIETY,
N Urgent Appeal is made for A Winter Clothing particularly
for Children---------
Many requests for blankets are being made. Any covering of any kind or any thing which could be converted into a covering will be most gratefully received at the City Hall on Mondays and Thursdays between 10.30 and 11.30 B.M.
NEW
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FOR
DECEMBER
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COMPANY,
8, Des Voeux Road, Central.
(Entrance Tos House Street):
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FORECAST
FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON ON DECEMBER 15.
FORECAR
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TO SELL WOOLWICH DOCKYARD
WAR OFFICE ATTITUDE The War Office is prepared to sell Woolwich dockyard. This fact was
rovealed by Ald, F. T. Halse, 're-yard for industrial purposes. tiring Mayor of Woolwich ata
said that he had heard from Sir meeting of the Woolwich Borough Council."
Kingsley Wood "that mbruing that Viscount Hailsham, Secretary for War, had maled that the War Office would be prepared to consis der an offer for the dockyard.
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Referring to the efforts of the council to get the War Office to consider handing over the dock
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
RE
DAIRY FARM
The Dairy Farm beg to announce that there is no truth in rumour that Turkeys are scarce this at least not so far as they are con- year cerned.
They suggest, however, that potential buyers. their orders as would be well advised to place
early as possible.
Watch this space for further details of their show.
THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD STORAGE CO., LTD.
THE MINUTË THAT SEEMS A YEAR
By GLUYAS WILLIAMS
TRYING TO SQUARE YOURSELF WITH JUNIOR WHEN IN CLEARING UP HIS ROOM YOU HAVE THROWN AWAY A RATHER DILAPIDATED PIECE OF WOOD WHICH, IT NOW APPEARS, HE VALUED T HIGHLY AND INTENDED MAKING INTO A NECK
FOR DADDY FOR CHRISTMAS