NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Q.
NOTICE
R.
ISLAND WATER SUPPLY.
IT is hereby notified that com-
mencing on FRIDAY, 2 DECEMBER 'the Hours of supply in all districts on the island will be
6 AM - 11 AM
4 P.M. P.M.
Water Authority.
B. M. HENDERSON,
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMEN
Hong Kong, 10th December, 1934.
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"Ice House Street Tal, 3098), Night Editor (Wanchai Offion) 1
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London Offer: 63, Fleet Street,
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The Daily Press.
Hong Kong DecEANER 20, 1991.
BRITAIN'S FOREIGN
TRADE
The recovery that is visible in Britain's trade is mainly due to internal improvement. There has been some increase in agricultural FAN ING HUNT & RACE production. England has become
CLUB.
a little more self-sufficient, a little more confident in embarking on expenditure affecting its domestic economy. But it would be as great a mistake to exaggerate this improvement as it would be to belittle it. The progress has been considerable, but export trade, so important to Britain, remains the weak point...
ST. JOHN'S SWEEP
DHE abore Sweep will be drawn at T 11.30 A.M. on SUNDAY, 2rd Decaub, at the Race Course.
A. MORRIS,
in Charge J. C. MACGOWN; {of Sweep.
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG,
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
IN THE GOODB OF EZEKIEL GRAYSON CONSTANTINE, LATE OF CONEdeş Newquay, CORNWALL FORMEXLY 07 BEATONAMY 87, TOLSE HILL LONDON), ENGLAND, DECLARED,
NOTICE
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Section 58 of the Probates Ordiasace 1997, made an order limiting the time for Creditors and others to send in their claims against the above estate to the 17TH DAY of JANUARY, 1935.
All Creditors and others are accord ingly hereby required to sand, thair claims to the undersigned on or before that date.
Dated the 19th day of Decomber, 1934,
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors for the Executors, Prince's Building,
Ice House Street,
Bong Kong.
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NOTICE,
E. HIN ITSANG begs to DE
announce" the removal of his Dental Office to the Fank of Canton Building, 5th floor. Telephone 22366. (3086
The great basic industries, whose prosperity depends on experts situated mainly in the north-coal, cotton, wool, shipbuilding, and fron and steel--are still depressed, though iron and steel are improv ing. The south is comparatively prosperous.
Unemployment throughout the greater part of the last year has been diminishing though there was R slight setback last August. It was generally assumed that the improvement so far fegistered was as much as could be expected from xet alone. But since that, some the stimulation of the home mar
what discouraging view was stated there has been another remarkable increase in the employment figures, and that at the time of year when seasonal influences usually reduce them.
A second set of figures showed that there was some justification for the latter and more hopeful view. The export trade, so long standing at the lowest level, is seen to have been slowly mounting during the last nine months, and in September reached its highest level since the depression, Analysis shows that the small increase in Imports was due to the purchase of raw materials for industry, and that the exports were mainly manufactured goods, including
motor-cars, and even ships. iron and steel. coal, machinery,
If one asks whether this means
the beginning of an all-round im- provement in British foreign trade, the answer is, No. There appears to have been some stimulation of trade with South America and a marked upward trend in exports MCELWAINE-At Singapore
to various parts of the British Em- December 11, 1934, to Madge, pire and to foreign countries whose wife of P. A. McElwaine. A currencies are on the sterling stan- daughter.
BIRTH
WASHINGTON TREATY ABROGATION Approved By Japanese Privy Council
dard. Thus trade stimulation which began, within the confines of the British Isles, and then, in spite of many differences, extended to the greater part of the British Empire, is now operating in a still larger circle of countries which have removed among themselves some of the gravest obstacles to trade. Britain is endeavouring tó In the presence of the Em-compensate for the falling off in perer, the Privy Council plenary its trade with the whole world by Bession to-day unanimously ap concentrating on a section of this proved Japan's decision to abro-wade. But a still wider field of gate the Washington Treaty. co-operation is necessary before
Tokyo, Dec. 19.
The presentation of the formal recovery can be complete. notification to the State Depart-
ment at Washington, D.C., is re-
ported to have been postponed un- MR. HU HAN MIN
til after Christmas. Reuter.
*DEATH. THREATS IN
LETTERS
President Roosevelt And Mr. Foulkes Warned
Four
Washington, Dec. 18:
Will Not Proceed
To North
Canton, Dec. 19. In an interview with the local pressmen, Mr. Hsiao Fu Chen, member of the Central Supervisory Committee and the Bouthwest letters threatening the Political Council, strongly denied Ives of President Roosevelt and the reports that Mr. Hu Han Min a member of the House of Repre- will proceed to Shanghai in the sentatives, Mr. Foulkes, are said hear future and that Mr. Hu will to have been received by Repre- go abroad next year. Mr. Haso sentative Foulkes,
pointed out that the movements of Mr. Foulkes declares that the Mr. Hu primarily depend on whe- letters contained a warning that ther his principles are adopted or
something mysterious would hap- not pen to him" If he did not cease supporting the President's policies
Reuter
ITALIAN CURRENCY EXPORT BAN
Rome, Dec, 18.
by Italy or its possessions.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1934.
SINBAD THE
SAILOR
19
Pantomime At Y.M.C.A.
Quite a large gathering was entertained to a delightful play at the European Y.M.C.A.. last night when members of the "Y" Amateur Dramatic Club presented "Sinbad the Sallor," the grand Christmas pantomime. *
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HONAN GOING
AHEAD
Communist Menace Eliminated
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daly PressTM (Copyright!}]
4 Gossip We Must
The Christmas spirit is begin- Shanghal, Dec. 18. ning to make itself felt, and co- Alighting from the Nanking tours our social" existence to. E train yesterday, Mr. Lie Shih, Ho-puce tint of activity. The endless nan Chairman, told the Press that shopping, the ticking of names on the province was completely rid lists, the rush of parties to the The programme which comprised of the Communist scource, thanks head. There are so many parties of three acts and which will be to the successful campaign of the in Hong Kong; even at workaday presented again to-night, was Central Government forces.
week-ends, that I'sometimes won- splendidly "put over as evidenced Honan was now on the thres- der whether it is worth accelera- by the loud applause accorded to hold of peace and prosperity. ting at festive seasons. However, every item. The numerous, SONES Finance was adequately balanced, as usual, wondering is a useless were delightfully rendered, while Į following rigorous retrenchments. business, the scenery and the lighting The attention of the authorities effects left nothing to be desired. is concentrated on rehabilitative | THE PEAK OLUB
Miss Audrey Steel and Miss work in the once Communist in- Noreen Cooper, the leading char- fested areas and those affected arters, were perfect in their re- spective roles as Sinbad and Polls, while William Simpson provoked a great deal of laughter as Mrs. "Foxlocker. The supporting players were too numerous to mention but it sufficed to say that they all car- ried their parts exceptionally well while a word of praise must be ex- tended to those "behind the scenes" for the splendid arrange- ments, witty dialogue, etc.
"Sinbad the Sailor” is a delight- ful pantomime and should be seen. in order to be fully appreciated.
THE PROGRAMME
The following is the programme which will be presented again to- hight and to-morrow at 5.15 pm.:
ACT 1
Scene 1-On Board the "Saucy Sally"
1.-"Haul Away Joe,”—Chorus. 2-"Four Tough Old Salts, Cookle, Eustace, Wiggins and Winkle.
3.-"Fourteen' Rollicking Sailors
Mrs. Foglocker.
4.- "I'll String Along With You"
Sinbad and Polly.
2.- "Tell Your Father Tell Your
Mother-Orphans. 7-"Arise Ye
Subterranean
Winds"-Octopus. 8.-"Ballet."-Fairies.
Scene 2-Davy Jones' Locker' 3-Forest Echoes"-Sea Shell.
Scene 3.-The Raft 10-"This Little Piggie Went to
Market."---Sinbad and Polly. 11-Gypsy Lad." Chorus-off,
Act 2
Scene 1-The Island 12.-"Play to Me Gypsy."Native
Queen and Chorus. 13-"May Dew."--Sea Shell 14-"Kanakanese Love Lyric."
Mrs. Foglocker.
15.—" Ballet."—Gypsies. 18-"The Big Bad Wolf is Dead”—
Sinbad and Polly." Scene 2--Davy Jones' Locker 19.—" Fairest Isle.”—Octopus.
ACT 3 Scene-Bagdad 18-"Let's Have a Happy End- ing."-Grand Finale. Sinbad
·& Co..
1.
The Characters Sinbad-Audrey Steel Polly.-Noreen Cooper. Mrs. Foglocker.-William Simpson.... Captain Popeys.--Fames Ferguson. Cookie-Bob Selk. Eustace-William Forsyth, Wiggins--Frank Angus. Mrs. Wiggins-Rita Cole. Winkle. Reggie Wood.., Sea Shell-Queen of the Sea Fairies "Margery Bishop,› Octopus-The Old Man of the Bea
David Luard. “
The Geni of the Magle Lamp
Golly Anslow.
į
by foods.
China United Press.
ALLEGED SHOOTING AT CHINWANGTAO
Investigation By Foreign Office Ispectors
Last Friday I went, in a large dance party, to a very pleasant at the Peak Club. The room was as usual very crowded, though many seemed to prefer refreshing themselves "to exercising their bodles in the dance. Mr. and Mrs. Turner were there with their two pretty daughters. Betty and Beryl Fair. I wonder if the Police have yet discovered a method of dis- tinguishing between them when they practice, the gentle art of
(By "Dumbella”)
BENEATH A' PALACE WINDOW.
Owls (Diana de Précourt and Jack Grenham).
(Special to the "Hong Kɔng" Dalls motoring. Mra, Turner looked ex- A Scene from "Aladdin” Zubaydah (Crista Womack)
Press" (Copyright.13
Nanking, "Dec. 19. Foreign Office inspectors are in- vestigating the alleged shooting at Chiriwangtao which, according to Tientsin reports, occurred on De- cember 6 when the crew of the Japanese steamer Great Wall Maru, fully loaded, was suspected
Resisting in to be smuggling. spection, the vessel opened fre and wounded the inspectors.
tremely nice in brown satin with s Ume green trimmings. Mrs. Tin- son wore green shot with gold, thread.
Violet and Alwen Owen Hughes were an active pair on the Hoor, the former in dark green lace with large velvet bows, and the latter in green and white chiffon
I noticed also Lt. Cmmdr, and Mrs. Skyrme, Mr. Alabaster and his
Representations have been made locally with the Japanese authori-daughter Rosalle recently returned also "Kenneth Munro, who loomed ties, but so far they have not massively in corners. taken any action.- China United Press.
FOREIGNERS TO TOUR KIANGSI
Observation In Recently Recovered Areas
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily
Presa" (Oppyright)
Nanchang, Dec. 19. Twenty foreign correspondents resident in the capital have or- international obser- ganised an vation body and are shortly pro- ceeding to the districts of Klangsi recently recovered from the Com- munists.
Geriéral Chiang Kal Shek has telegraphed the provin- clal authorities to accord them protection and all' faciuttes- China United Pres
FORMER M.P. DEAD
Lt. Col. John Ward
London, Dec. 19.
And Night-
which always seems to calocide ↑ THE LADIES with Christmas. Lt. Samuel Walk-
A male friend of mine gave me er. 1/8 Punjab Regiment married
an idea the other day, and ideas The are not so easy to come by." "Why Miss Marjorie Wilkinson.
is it" he said "that the average church was most attractively de- corated with palms and... white | girls whom one takes out to dance chrysanthemums, a special feature spends enough time in powdering being a floral arch across the her nose to have three baths and alsie. Outside, Indian troops of a complete change of clothing. It the bridegroom's regiment lined seems to me that that ought to be the streets. They looked very pic-
the place for you to get your turesque in the white uniforms
gossip from." with blue waistcoats.
Officers' Mess of the 18 Punjab
Audrey Steel looked very effective
The reception was held at the in black completely laced with white down the back and on the Regiment. Mrs. O. C Barrett was shoulders.
Among a host of others I noticed Elizabeth Monkton in green taffeta, Patricia Potter also in green, and her sister Pamela in primrose- yellow with a peach velvet sash.
THE FIRST ROSE
present and, a large crowd of guests, "mostly Naval and Military. Mr. and Mrs. Walker have, I hear, gone to Repulse Bay for a few days, prior to going to Manila for Christmas.
I
was particularly impressed with. Mrs. Walker's, going away dress, in silver grey satin with short navy blue coat and velvet
On Tuesday, at St. Andrew's, Kowloon, I was present at the first of the seasonable rush of weddings | hat.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
One case of Diphtheria and two cases of Enteric Fever were report ed to the Health Authorities during 24 hours ended December 18.
2
The Water Authority notifies that commencing Friday Decem- ber 21, the hours of water supply in all districts on the island will be: 6 am. to 11 am, and 4 pm, to 9 p.m.
The Dollar Steamship Lines an- counce that their luxury liner President Coolidge will arrive in Hong Kong at noon December 20, and will call for Manila at 6 ani on Friday, December 21.
The American, Mail Tinė, advise that they have received advice from the Kowloon Docks, who is doing repair work on the President Jefferson to the effect that this The Faniing Hunt and Race Club work will be completed in time to notifies that the St. John's Sweep permit the President Jefferson to The death has occurred of Lleut-will be drawn on Sunday, Decem-sall from Hong Kong for Shang- Cai, John Ward, C.B., C.M.O., at ber, 23, at 11.30 am. at the Race hal, Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and the age of 88.—
Course, Kwanti. The train leav- | Seattle on the afternoon of Mon-, Reuter
He was Colonel of the 25th Mid-ing Kowloon at 10.16 am, will enday, December 24. d'escx Regiment; raised Ave la- able those wishing to witness the
Members of St. Andrew's Club bour battalions. Served in the draw to arrive at the Course at
11.30 am Sudan (Kledive's star, medal and
are reminded that the annual fancy dress dance is being held in clasp), and also in European War in Biberia, 1918-19; joined Social-
We remind pur readers that the the St. Andrew's Church Hall to
Democratic
lecture by Mr. G. P. de Martin on morrow evening The usual novel- Federation 1885; Macchiavelli and II Principe," on ties
associated with Christmas
(Ind.) Stoke-on-Trent 1906-29; member of Committee, General 5.30 pm. In the Jacobean Room of ing the course of the evening and Federation of Trade Union and
the Hong Kong Hotel, will be members and friends who have not Executive Gounell of NDL; J.P.
broadcasted through the ZBW on attended previous similar func- a wavelength of 365 metres (843 tions organised by the Club may County of London.
kilocycles).
be assured of an enjoyable time.
I tried it and it was so. In the
ladies cloakroom at the Hong Kong Hotel the application of discreet -cosmetics was punctuated by an almost ceaseless flow of interesting, and sometimes scandalous, in- formation It gave me a line on several people, but practically no "dope." The facts that I collected would involve the "Dally Fress" in so many libel actions and so many frantic women would batter their way into the Editor's office, that I feel they are better left unsaid." Which is a pity' because they were amusing.
NEWS SUMMARY
A delightful and entertaining drill and dancing display was given yesterday by the pupils of the Kowloon Junior School. Page 6.
A reward is being offered for mformation leading to the arrest. and conviction of the persons who committed the robberies at the Chief Justice's house. Page 6.
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Service men were entertained at a dinner and smoking" concert on Monday last at the Y.M.C.A. ||
Paze. é
The Rev. T. F. Ryan, in his, article And Now The Children emphasizes the vital im- portance of the care of children by providing more clinics and schools and the improvement of
Page. 7.
slum conditions.
A very interesting article on “Manila revisited" describing the
The Monster-Bob Bates and Danfounded Navy's Union 1889; MP-Friday, 21st of December, 1934, at festivities will be introduced, dur. ¡ many improvements that have
Marshall
The Orphans. - Winnie "Ingram,
Hazel Millington, Joyce Fer
Jones, Joyce ¡guson. Babs
Hardie: Fairies Pupils of Mrs. D. McLellan -Fale Hunt, Paddy Pasco, Joan McFadyen, Doreen Steer, Mutal Fielder, Joyce Thompson. Chorus of Ballers & Sailors' Wives,
Natives,
Gypsies, etc:-Nina
Anniss, Violet Burden, Nora Fuller, Ena Harris, Lily Hickey, Ruth Ingram, Edna Martin, Doris Millar, Edna Offord, Elly O'Nar. Alice Powell, Maureen Rumsby David Buchanan, Fred Anslow, Bill Muir, George Owen, Donald Paul Hubert Seidler, Fred Whitehead. Reg. Words by 8. A Sweet. Directed by W. Robertson. Musical Directions by Rupert Bald-
win, A.T.CL Accompanist,, Mrs. M. H. McAulay,
Wood.
In the statement made by him after interviewing Dr. Wang Chung Hut and Mr. Run Fo, Mr. Hsiao sald, Mr. Hu mentioned three things which he requested the Cen- tral Government to adopt. They are (1) to give the people fall Scenery, V. Petherich.
berty of expression, calling of
AT.C.L
A decree has been issued ban- | meetings, and publication, (2) to Unless these requests are complete- ning the export of Italian bank remove troops to Szechuen to suply complied with, Mr. Hu will not notes and cheques payable either press bandits and not to bring proceed to Nenking,
pressure on the Bouthwest prÙ- Denying that Mr. Ha, is consider- The travellers, however, are | vinces, and (3) to stop treating the ing a trip to foreign countries, Mr. allowed to take out of Italy up to comrades in the Bouthwest as Haso said that he does not have
enemies and to dissolve the killing such intention- andus' murdering organizations. Central Pres
2.000 lire. Router.
·JAPANESE RUGGER
TOURISTS
U.S. Marines Beaten
Shanghai, Dee. 18.
CHINA OFFICIAL CHANGES
been made in that City, Page 7.
•
Results of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's Fifth Wednesday's Races will be found on Page 10.
"Left Out's" Home Football Page 10% Forecasts are given" on
The remains of Mr. A. R. Abbas were interred at, the Mohamedan Page, 8. Cemetery yesterday.
"The Gladdening Light,
Nanking, Dec. 19." The Central Political Council has accepted the resignation of the Judicial Yuan President, M. Nativity play was presented last Outclassing their opponents in Chu Chen, from his concurrent right at the St. John's Cathedral
Meiji University Japanese Wang Yun Fing at present Chair
department of the game, post as Minister of Justice. Mr. fa capacity.
every
Paze 7:
VIENNA SENTENCES
(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Fre"), thy Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894- Beceived, December 19; 4.30 p.m.)
Vienna, Dec. 19. One National-Socialist, found guilty at the Assizes in Salzburg the of being in possession of hand grenades, was sentenced to death age tour in Shanghai to-day slon at the Examination Yuan has pantomime, was presented by r Varsity champions, opened their man of the Examination Commis-Binbad the Sailor," a delightful white three other National-Social defeating the United States been given the post of Minister members of the ists were sentenced by the same
Marines 42 points to 6.--- court to penal servitude ranging
Reuter. from ten to fourteen years. The latter three were found guilty of having agreed upon to commit ter rorist acts, 'I'ransoccas Iso His.
FB.I TRADE MISSION.
The Japanese Society entertain- ed at luncheon to-day the men- bers of the Federatio
British Ind des mission to Manchukuo. Router
COMMUNISTS ATTACK
KINGHSIEN:
Bhanghal Deo. 10.
Amateur
of Justice, while Mr. Chen Ta Chi Ezamatic Club" to a fairly large is appointed Mr. Wang's successor. gathering last evening.
The resignations of the Vice- Minister of Justice Mr. Helen Kwang Sheng, and Vice-Minister or railways Mr. Chien Chung Tseh have also been accepted Reuter,
cording to the "North Daily Newall"
Forcizatra arriving from the interior report that body about 5,000
Com- mrnists is attacking, Kinghsle The report adds that Hàng: about 45 miles south of Wuhu, and
ird and a Japanese, gumboat is moving in a northerly direction, |are in Wabu-Reuter,
CHINA REMITS LOAN PAYMENT
The Minist of Finance China remitted £96,049 accrued din the 1928: of the Cris-
Router
19
don to pay
ment and