NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HONG KON. HORTICUL TURAL SOCIETY
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TO ICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the above Society will be held at the Board Room of Mears, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., (by kind permission on Thursday, the 8th December, 1934, ht 5.15 p.
J. T. DAGRAM,
Bun. Secretury. Hong Kong. 24th November, 1981..
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HONG KONG, NOVEMBER 28, 1931,
LANGUAGE AND BUSINESS
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
CHINA'S CAMPAIGN IN
THE OPIUM EVIL
Geneva Delegates Hope For Success
Geneva. Nov. 24. scribed the manner in which The delegates of several Powers statistical and other information congratulated Mr. Victor C. Hoo, {regarding the operation of the Chinese Minister to Switzerland. | plan will be brought before the at the meeting of the League Committee. The Chinese system Oplum Committee upon the new was "aui generis," dapted to rigorous measures the Chinese special Chinese conditions, and Government had promulgated and I could not be compared to a mono- expressed the hope that these will poly or other plans elsewhere. be strictly applied.
The Japanese delegate, among others. spoke appreciatively of his application, in China's bold step and said that
such
vast
A British authority resident id China has, in a letter he sent to Manchester," given a very interest- ing indication of a significant merchants in China. He had been change in the attitude of British
asked as to the value attached by country will necessitate the ut- business men in China to a know-most energy and patience. tedge of the language of the coun- try. In the past it has been the The First: Bell will be Rung at custom" for representatives of 1,30 m.
British Arms to rely entirely on By Order,
Interpreters.
TRACE MEETING will be held THE TWELFTH EXTRA
(Weather Permitting) at HAPPY VALLET 02 SATURDAY, 1st DECEMBER, 1931, commenring at 2.00 p.m.
The Siamese delegate said that the Chinese action will have an immediate repercussion in Siam if China
abolishing
succeeded in opium culture and smoking in six years. It will be of great in terest to slam where most of the traffic was of Chinese origin.
Mr. Hoo replying to the points [3030 specially trained in the Chinese raised by the various delegates de-
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 28th November, 1934.
THE HONG KONG JOCKET CLUB,
NOTICE.
THE
NOVEMBER
HALF YEARLY GENERAL MERT ING of VOTING MEMBERS will be held at the Club House, Happy Valley, on Tuesday, 27th November, 1934, at 5.80 p.m.
ALL MEMBERS are cordially invited to attend and participate in any discussion which may susuo.
By Order of the Stewards,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary, Hong Kong, 16th November, 1934.
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BIRTH
CLARK-On Sunday, November 25, at the War Memorial Hospital, to Evelyn, wife of Walter Clark, 118 The Peak, a' daughter. DEATHI DYER.In London, on November 23, 1934, Alice, wife of Robert Morton Dyer. former Chler Manager of the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.
By cable).
DEATH OF SIR ERNEST WALLIS BURGE
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London, Nov. 24. The death has occurred of the famous Egyptologist, Sir Ernest A. Wallis Budge, at the age of 77
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TRADE OUTLOOK
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IN CANTON
Silver Smuggling Problem
(From Our Special Correspondent)
Canton, Nov. 25. Because the smuggling of silver for export is still going on, both the preventive service and the Chinese Maritime Customs
oubling their efforts to prevent the exodus of the white metab from Canton. Several shipments of
are
The letter stated that the writer had been in consultation with the heads of some of the principal firms who have had their men
language and they are unanimous in stating that experience has fully justided their belief in the desir ability of their men acquiring a. working knowledge of the language. The principal point on which stress is laid is that the average few years, by man can, after. a study out of office hours, learn enough to get the gist of conver- sutions, and so follow and check, to a certain degree, the accuracy of their interpreter, even if they
not Bre
able to wholly dis pense with their services—a facility which is not only of great im- portance in itself, but also ES Living just those few extra seconds for thinking out a reply which are uften so valuable.
"It was also agreed that even a man with no linguistic ability, and who may never attain proficiency, can gain, by an honest attempt to learn the language, an insight into Chinese methods and ways of thought, which he could never acquire by any other means. Moreover, knowledge of native customs and etiquette learnt in the course of study, enables a man to practise small courtestes which are
essential in intercourse with Chinese, and so smooth the path of
commerce.
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AFFAIRS IN SZECHUAN
Gen. Liu's Report At Nanking
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[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Fress" (Copyright).]
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Always a place where one can enjoy oneself, the United Services Recreation Club was once again the Mecca of merry-makers Tuesday when a most enjoyable dance was held. It was, from all accounts, something in the nature of a farewell tu the Borderers, and need it be said that it was an unqualified success? Mra, Sheldon was among those who attended and she was most becoming in a It was not thought that mono- brown ensemble, and Dr. Smalley, who was on "short casual leave," poly as a form of control would yield the happlest results.
was there with a party, including Bressive abolition could be pur-members of his family sued with little energy, but the Chinese Government was deter- mined not to let the wolf of
while driving the monopoly enter the back door tiger of the trafic evil from the front door.
In reply to the Slamese dele- gate. Mr. Hoo said that even not a single grain smuggled goods came to Slam from China, tile Siamese monopoly would still |exist—a condition for which China
was not responsible. Renter.
of
NAVAL TALK BELIEF
Goal In Sight
Philadelphia, Nov. 24. The belief that the goal is in sight, despite the difficulties in the road of the naval negotiations. Nanking, Nov. 25. was expressed by the Japanese General Liu Hslang. Communist Ambassador to Washington, Mr. Suppression Commissioner in Sze- Hiroshi Salto, in an address to the chuan, is here to report to thu Academy of Political and Social Central authorities on the pro-science here yesterday. 'vince's civil and military adminis- tration and to receive Instructions in the suppression campaign. After reporting to President Lin Sen, he was busily engaged in a conterence with General" Chiang Kal Shek and other Government
leaders.
He said tha: Japan would ter- minate the Washington Treaty. regardless of developments of the preliminary discussions in London. but he reminded his listeners that she was in no way claiming a greater navy
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On the contrary, he said, she It is learned from reliable
will propose, a redaction, provided sources that definite measures in she can obtain parity by corres- the anti-Red drive in Szechuan ponding British and. American re- had been reached and that the ductions. reorganisation of the Provincial "If we all make drastic reduc- Government is under considerations, we will approach the day tion. Financial matters are still when we can reduce our respec- We feel that changing conditions being discussed with Dr. H. a tive navies to police standard," of trade in China are making it | Kung.
he asserted.- more desirable than ever that General Liu is probably plan- Reuter, young men coming out here toning to return to Szechuan this engage in business should set about week, As regards his visit to learning the language as soon as Shanghai, he said that he had no possible.
intention regarding the reported He Anancial adjustment loan.. stated that he had not suggested it, but merely rendered an account
The difference between Ilfe in the interior and life in cities should not weaken the case for the study
of Chinese. A knowledge of either of the present situation, and de- the local dialect or of "Mandarin "clared that as regards financial
remedy and other matters he was
ORIENTAL EDUCATIONAL
CONFERENCE
China's Representatives
To Manila
would be a valuable asset in spite abiding by the Central Govern (Special to the "Hong Kong Dally. of the greater proportion of Chinese ment's decision.- who know the English language.
"HARNESSING OF WATER
POWER
Canton, Nov. 24. In view of the universal use of water in foreign countries for the working of electric supply and po- wer plants, it is reported that Mr. Ho Kai Lai of the Reconstruction Department, in pursuance of the Three-Year-Plan for the utilizing of water power for industrial pur- poses," has decided" to establish electric supply and power stations in. every district of the province, where water facilities are found to be suitable.
China United Press.
GOVERNOR OF JEHOL DISMISSED
Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright).)
Felping. Nov. 25. A visitor from Jehol reports that General Chang Hai Peng. Governor of Jehol, one of the organisers of Manchukuo, has been dismissed by the Japanese military officials.
About 20,000 Manchukuo troops of the officers are Japanese. All are stationed at Jehol. Two-thirds
the heads of the provincial burean as weil the Police Chlef are Japanese-
ilver were brought here to-day Accordingly, a party for the sur-China United Press. from Kongmoon, because they were vey and study of all places has. consigned, there with a view to been organized and will be des-
licit export.
patched to the different districts, shippers of allver coins to Kong-under the leadship of Mr. Leung moon have to give a bond that the Tai Wai--
unetal will not be exported from Nam Wah Yat Po.
there. The restriction on the ex-
port of allver does not apply to
Press" (Copyright.)]
Peiping. Nov. 25.
Mr. Mon Lin Chiang, Chancellor of the Peking University, and Mr. Herman Liu, President of the University of Shanghai, have been of appointed by the Ministry Education to attend the 'Oriental Educational Conference to be held In Manila on December 16. Mr. Chiang is leaving on November 28 for Shanghai.- China United Press.
PEIPING - MUKDEN TRAFFIC
Unremunerative Returns
Shanghal. Nov, 25.
The opportunity was also taken by a large number of friends to welcome Captain Coltart of the "Medway." As always, there were so many Army and Navy ladies there that it will be hard to name them all but the fact remains that everyone had a grand time, In spite of all the hard work she has to cope with In preparing her Xmas Pantomine, Mrs. O c. Womack .found time to attend the nocktail party at the US.R.C. to bid farewell to Captain and Mrs. Elliot-Heywood She was very smartly dressed in a black and white costume and from all ap- pearances was having a delightful
time.
(BY "NIGHTBIRD")
ever. in a black-
Seen Near The Paddock
charming young lady in navy blue as smart as and. In the same party was Miss backless gown. Ann. Dodwell, also in navy blue dress with a cold coatee of sequins.
FROM MERRIE ENGLAND It is not often that we see Miss Webster at these dances but on Saturday night she was there look- ing very smart in brown satin with shoes to match.
A BIRTHDAY CAKE
Miss Miriam Hopking was beau- Captain and Mr. Elliot-Heywooding dress and on the table was a tlfully groomed in a green even- will be greatly missed both in the birthday cake. I wonder to whom sporting and social circles.
BRIGHTER HONG KONG.
same
congratulations are due? In the party were the Misses O'Hagan and Deacon, while Dr. If the Hong Kong Hotel was Croot and Mr. Harry Hampton
the popular before
"extension were also there.
Another who hour" it is even more so now. favoured, red was Miss Stevenson, People are "dropping In" more and Mrs. Hersee was in a flowered frequently and on Saturday night chiffon dress. Miss Bilderbeck, a the Grill Room was simply pack-coniparatively newcomer, was in' a ed. Always eager to provide blue checked dress and with her "something different, something were the two Boyd sisters. By the new" the management
of the
way, we shall be losing the sisters Hotel have secured the services of soon.
as they are leaving ou the "Hollywood Blondes" (there] Thursday. The Misses Elsie Lam- are six of them) for the Xmas mert and Peggy Humphreys were festivities and they will also have Andrews and Ursula, so that the
in a party together, the former in white with touches of red and the" special dances during that week, latter in pale blue. Mr. and Mrs. should be mere popular than ever. Walker of the Railway were there On Saturday night the "Three and I thought thas the pale pink Chocolateers" gave the farewell dress that Mrs. Walker chose suit- performance and if I only say thated her very well. Mr. Brandell they lived up to their usual high went with a lady friend who was standard that ought to be suff in a dress" or green velvet while cient. Lt and Mrs. Booteler were Miss Naomi Josepb, in white, with there. "Mrs." looking radiant in a touches of red, was dancing with black velvet gown, and in their Mr. Maurice Welil, Most people party I noticed Miss, Dunesford look so serious when they dance who was in blue. Mrs. M. A. that it is a pleasure, to see Miss Johnson was in a white and red Joseph who is always smiling. Mr. figured dress and Miss Chalmers Leo Weill was also there with Mrs. was in red-a charming backless Well who had on a dress of white. gowni. With Mr. Munro was a Mrs. Bryte, as usual, was looking
Seen At The Races
LOCAL AND GENERAL
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Mackintosh A dance for Servicemen is to be The China Travel. Service; it is returned from England by the held in the European TM.CA, reported, has decided to withdraw Blue Funnel Hiner Memnon yester- Kowloon, on December 3, com: from joint handling of Pelping-day.
mencing at 9p.m. Admission will GENERALS EXECUTED
Mukden through traffic at the
be charged, but ladles will be ad- end of the year on account of Mr. and Mrs. L J. Beebe, Mrmitted by invitation. Door business The Pelping, Nov. 25.
Japanese Edward J. Beebe, Miss Elizabeth J. According to reliable Chinere ported to have decided to do like Beebe, and Master Joseph A. Beebe
province. However some smug- or Japan. The sale here amounts brought here under heavy guard and "Yer Yin Chi, who were
ernment will request the Travels.& President McKinley. Service to continue. glers. are secretly sending away to over $100,000 a year. There are.
Reuter, from Tientsin on Thursday, fol- culver coins via the Canton-Kow-no local factories at present, allowing the recent shooting incid-
Mr. A. Wheeler, of Mesara loon Railway on the excuse they are demand being supplied by Shang-ent in a Chinese hotel in Tien-
Thomas Cook and Son, Limited, merely going to Walchow or Tong- hal
returned to the Colony from kwoon. The preventive service at
Europe by ss. Hakone Maru ́yes- Shum Chun is instructed to keep
terday. a watch on these smugglers whose destination is Hong Kong..
shipments to the interior of the cheaper than those trom Germany sources, Generals Chi Hung Chong wise. It is possible that the Gor-left-he Colony on Friday by the Arcull Brothers, and the, Colony
Thermos Flasks
Clock and Watch Imports
tain, were executed here yester- According to an estimate of the were connected with Communist day. The charges against them clock and watch dealers, the im- activities. port of time-pieces to Canton is ap- Reuter. proximately $200,000 a year. Most of the watches are imported from Switzerland and Sweden, while the clocks are imported from Germany and Japanesendelse,
Thermos flasks, from Shanghal have a good market in Canton and
ANOTHER NEW SHIP have practically replaced imported
FOR CHINA goods. The demand is increasing
Being bulky objects, the import during the cold months, as such
Shanghai, Nov, 25. flasks can retain the heat of tea of clocks has to pass through the
The ss. Halheng, second of the and water much longer than or customs, but no declaration in four ships built for the China dinary tea pots, luxury many made with respect to watches, Merchants Steamship Company in years ago, thermos flasks are dally which are usually smuggled into England, arrived in Shanghai to necessaries for middle class and Canton They can be conveniently day after, a voyage occupying 42 rich people.
put in pockets, No oficial récord days Chinese-made thermos Baska are Pot their entry is available that " " || Reuter,
CAMPHOR FACTORY
سفينة
Canton, Nov. 24.
Booking for the forthcoming Sometime ago Mr. Wong Yat Ng was sent to the North River Dist-Production of "Fresh Fields" by rict by the Army Headquarters to The Amateur Dramatle Club, on investigate and study the sondi December 5, 6, 7 and 8, opens at tions for establishing a camphor
Messrs. Andersonis to-day. All factory for the advancement of seats may be reserved. native products;
It is reported that Mr. Wong has
An attractive recital is to be selected a suitable factory site in given by Professor Harry Ore's the Shui District, and it is expected planoforte students, assisted by that building operations will be Professor Conrado de la Cruz commenced immediately under his (violinist) and the German Mixed management,
Choir at the Helena May Institute Nam Wah Fat Po.
at 530 pm. to-morrow,
&
Mrs. Felix Joseph was in the Smithers. She was in white satin same party as Captain and Mrs.
while Mrs. Smithers had on a dress of Link, while yet another who chose white was Mrs. Denys Reiss, Mrs. Hill, was looking ever so nice in a black velvet dress that Atted, perfectly.
Later on in the evening, after "Merrie England" Was
over, number of people came over and it was indeed surprising how space was found for them, for as I sald before, the place had been quite packed "early on. Anyway, I saw the two Mrs. Valentines, both of whom took part in the play, änd they gave the impression that they were not in the least tired after an evening in the theatre. "WITH APOLOGIES"
A friend of mine tells me of an Interesting little lunch (Chinese "chow"), which took place a few days ago in the Hong Kong Hotel, and which. I am told may becozne a regular "date". It consisted of perhaps the three, smartest and wittiest ladies in the Colony and one lucky man,
From what I hear, it was a' great success, the conversation being varied and so full of wit that the "trio" are now called "The World, the Flesh and. The 'Devil"
I wonder that more people are. not attracted by that delightful Chinese Restaurant of the Hong Kong Hotel, especially at lunch time. The menu is a good one and to me sharks as always sounds BO daring anywhere between Formosa and Bangkok! „FRAYED NERVES?
Although Xmas is fully a mainith away, people are already making preparations for it and the ship- ping companies, as usual, are to the fore again by offering special excursion rates to Manila. I wonder how many people are go- ing to spend their Xmas away from Hong Kong. It seems so un- necessary to do so when there is so much to offer theri here but against that there is the argument that a voyage, no matter how short, plays wonders' with "frayed "nerves" and I was told on good authority, that', most; husbands nerves are frayed after the shop- ping that precedes the celebra- ttons!
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The marriage arranged between William James. Lockhart-Smith and Mable Dundonald Green will take place very quietly at the Peak Church at 11 am. on Wednesday, January 2nd, 1935.
News has been received in Hong Kong that Mr. Chiso Hsin Ying, an Engineering graduate (B. Sc.) of the University of Hong Kong, has been awarded the higher Degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) by the Benate of the University of London. Mr. A. H. Madar, of Mestni
The Christmas parcel mall tor
Christmas Interport cricketer, was among the America will be closed at the Gen- passengers on board the as. Pre-eral Post Office at 5 pm sident Garfield which left here Friday by the sa President Hoover. yesterday..
This mail is due in Ban Francisco on December 19. The Christmas Letters of Administration have parcel mall for Canada will be been granted to Mr. M. E. Turner closed at 3 pm. next Thursday by in respect of the estate of the late Mr. A, M, Simpson, who died on mail is due to arrive at Vancouver the sa. Empress of Asia. This November 27, 1933 and left local HC. on December 17. estate valued at $59,020.
2. "Eddie" Fhumere the stunting
There was a very good house or motor cycle rider in the "Wall of Saturday to see the presentation Death act at Tair's Carnival met by the Hong Kong Philharmon'c with an accident durin Society of Merrie England formance on Satu Amongst those present were HE necessitated his the G.O.C., Major General 0 0 stitches in the head Borrett, and Mrs. Borzett, air loon Hospital Thomas and Leds Bouthern and returned to the the Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson and pinckily carried Mr Henderson:
had happened