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Husa Kowa, JANUARY 13, 1935.
EMPIRE SHIPPING
If Gossip We Must
BY "DAWN"
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What a round of Cocktail parties and
to galety, this week seems have been starting with the cock- tail party in the Roof Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel last Sunday given by Mr. Plovanelli and the staff of the Hong Kong Hotel. Mr. and Madame Plovanel were re- celving their quests at the entran- ces Madame Plovanell looking so It is probably true to say that no happy and extremely smart in British Industry has enjoyed a black with the cutest little pale. smaller share in the past two years blue hat imaginaole. It was of recovery than the shipping. No party which started early and doubt in the last month or two ended late and everybody seemed, there has been a sharp improve very reluctant to leave, even at a
·late hour. All the worries and ment in tramp freight rates, but It remains to be seen whether the troubles of the hotel were forgot- advance has been due to causes often for a few hours and Mr. Pio merely temporary duration; it is vanelli and our other hosts were worthy of note that until Septem- their usual busy and cheerful, sel- ber tramp freights were well below ves looking after everybody so well. Dancing was carried on en- the already depressed level of a year ago. The volume of British ergetically the whole evening, and shipping laid up is contracting to I thought Mr. Dimond's waltzing relatively modest dimensions, but divine and he certainly seemed to this, again, is due as much to be enjoying himself Alex, I also crapping as to re-commissioning. noticed dancing a lot and with The fact is that the fundamental great success-and did'nt he know condition of a genuine shipping how to pick his partners. Olivin- revival is still lacking: inter- sky took the floor several times national trade, the life-blood of
and his sister who was in shipping, continues to languish great demand was dancing hard miserably. Even where perceptible the whole evening and looked so progress is registered, as in the
very attractive in black and tur- case of United Kingdom overseas
quoise blue. Michael had also trade, It has brought with it no
crossed the harbour and told me commensurate gain to British ship-afterwards how very much he had
more than his share of the carry- friends arrived later from Fanling, ing. And when we ask why, we all a little tired and breathless in come immediately to the source of
the hurry to get there, quickly so the whole evil, For reasons wholly
as not to miss the fun and we UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG | unjustified by any considerations
were all glad to see them although late, but better late than never,
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SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, JUNE 1986.
too
enjoyed the party. Our hunting
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o economic supply and demand. many foreign nations since the War have lavished their taxpayers' money on the inflation of their
Another very successful party of mercantile feets. Whereas British the week was the one given by carrying space has remained prae-Claude Burgess and Ian Macgre- | tically stationary since 1913, world gor. They certainly know how to give a good party and keep their of all proportion to the tramc, either actual or prospective.
GFenwick Street and Fleming THE School Certificate Examina carrying space has expanded, out
Bond, will be ULOSED to Vehicular Traffic from January 14th to January 24th inclusive.
T. H. KING," Inspector General of Police. Hong Kong, 11th January, 1936.
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GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC.
ENDERS for DOLLARS Current Transfer, on the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, London, upto and for the Sum of £100,000, will be received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, COMMAND PAY OFFICE, until 11 o'clock am on the 13r JANUARY.
Tin this Colony, for Telegraphie
1935.
The Tenders to state the Total Amount (in Pounds Sterling). No Telegraphia Transfer will be made for less than £100. The Tenders to be in Duplicate, and in Sealed Covers, addressed to the TREA- BURT CHEST OFFICER, COM- MAND
PAY OFFICE, and endorsed TENDERS
FOR GOVERNMENT BILLS, eta."
of
The right to accept or reject any or all the Tenders is reserved,
Copine of Forms of. Tender a be
had on application.
"Persons tendering for (Bill) are hereby Notified that, having regard to the provisions of the Acts 22 George II, Cap. 45 and 41, George fll, Cap. 62, the acceptance of any such Tender is subject to the express condition that no Member
of the British House of Commons shall
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be admitted to any share or part in bensfit to arise from the Con- nade for the allotment of
or to any tract thereby auch (Bill)."
"The provisions in question do not apply to Contracta entered into by any incorporated Company in its corporated opacity and made for the general benefit of the Company."
R. H. SMITH,
Major, R.A.P.U., Treasury Cheat Officer,
Hong Kong.
- His Majesty's Treasury Office,
REMOVAL. NOTICE
DE
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tion will be Held in Hong Kong commencing on Monday, June 8th.
Entry Forms, together with Fess, should be in the Hands of the Registrar by Saturday, 1st February
W. B. FINNIGAN,
Registrar. 11th January, 1936.
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LEITH-ROSS TO VISIT CANTON
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An eminent example of this destructive species of economic nationalism was mentioned-not for the first time-by Mr. Alexan- der Show at the annual meeting of the P. & O.. Company... Thanks tu the heavily subsidised competi- tion of the United States, British Empire shipping is on the point of being completely expelled from the trade
between Australia New Zealand and the North American Continent. Nor is the subsidy the only weapon, for the United States have reserved to
themselves
Nanking, Jan, 12. Sir Frederick Lclth-Rosa, who is returning to England shortly, is coastal rights in respect of the calling on the Chinese Government port of Honolulu (a couple of leaders to-day to bid farewell. He thousand miles away in the ocean) is expected to stay here about whilst enjoying the free run of three more days and will then every British Empire port in the The remedy lies in the proceed to Canton to study condi- Pacific. tions there prior to sailing for hands of the Empire countries, yet Home.
despite every representation not a Sir Alexander Cadogan is calling finger has been lifted by anyone on Mr. Chang Chun at 3 p.m. to- on behalf of Empire Shipping.. A morrow. Sir Alexander was yester point has arrived where so unequal day re-elected Honorary President a struggle can no longer be sustain of the Sino-British Cultural Asso-ed without active intervention: in clation..
the words of Mr. Shaw, it a matter which "goes, to the roots of our Imperial position," a matter, too, not of narrow economic national- sm, but of legitimate self-defence against the threat of an artificial foreign monopoly.
Reuter.
CHAHAR AND HOPEI PROBLEMS
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This is, perhaps, the most strik- Sino-Japanese negotiations con- ing of many similar examples cerning East
ed
Reuter.
although
guests on late until they them- selves are ready to leave for the
JAPANESE GRIP IN CHAHAR
Six Hsien Under
Control
Peiping. Jan. 12. General Sung Chch-yan is great- ly concerned over the news of the occupation of Shangtu, North Chahar, by the Manchukuo troupe, under Li stcu-sin..
With the occupation of Shangtu, all the six hsien in North Chahar
have fallen into the hands of the Manchukuo invaders, the other Ave Hsien, namely, Kuyuan, Kang- pao, Faochang, Changpet and Wanchuan having been taken by them some time, Rzo.
TANGKU SITUATION
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been to
see there.
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NEWS SUMMARY
Sanction was obtained from the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. R. E Lindsell, in the Supreme Court on Saturday morning for the National Commercial and Savings Bank, Ltd. to recommence business, when a petition to sanction the scherie of
Page 0.
A pathetic echo of the loss of the
Hong Kong Hotel They had their Rosamund Hancock in a becom-reconstruction, brought jointly by cousin Pamela, Mary Drake very ing shade of pale mauve. One Mr. Eldon Potter, KC., and Mr. R. sweet in black, she had previously noteable absentee was one of their C. H. Lim, was granted by His Lord-
a Peak party. Ian's Fu-new members of the Club Joyce ship. ther came out, but unfortunately | Adey who we were sorry not to had to leave again almost immed- ately much to his friend's dismay. Vera Hodgson was there too and a whole host of other people, La- ter dancing took place for a short time but by 10 o'clock the "Sabine Farm", having been well christen- ed was deserted and everybody was en route for the Hong Kong Hotel, having been to a most en- joyable party.
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Another successful party of the British Australian Line ss. Paringa which sailed from Adelaide on week was the one given by Cap-
December 23 towing the Vincas for tain" and Mrs. Eccles at the Pen- insula Hotel last Wednesday.
breakup in Japan, and, was lost five A
very large crowd were there in-days later with all hands, is pro
yided "In the last letter received cluding a number of the new ar rivals in Hong Kong' who came
from a young man called J, P. former student of St. out in the trooper. They were full Joseph's College, who was making
Hartel, a of enthusiasm abous Hong Kong
his first voyage as a radio operator and I am sure they will become
in the ship. Mr, Hartel was one of Mrs. A large crowd attended the Lad-
very popular in no time.
the first batch of spudents to com les Hockey Club dance at the Pen-Eccles was delightful in a cock-
plete the Government course at the insula Hotel last Friday which was
new Wireless School last July. held in the Root Garden. Joan
Page 6 Smalley who was wearing white, brought a large party which in- cluded Mrs. Eccles in a lovely black dress and Heather and Beity Gerrard and several others. He
the Colony by the ss. Carthage on ther Hance, another hockey en-small hat to match. Presty Mrs. Saturday morning when a large number of officials and friends thusiast, was looking very Victor-Andrews was there with her hus-gathered at Queen's Pier to bid him
Beryl and band idin, in black velvet.
and Col. and Mrs Blake
farewell
ball gown and what a good hos- tess she is. Mrs. Dixon was there in royal blue and her favourite t- tle silver hat. How nice to see Mrs. Powell better again and able to go out, she was wearing a most
attractive dress of green with a
Admiral Sir Frederic Dreyer left.
Betty Fair were both there enjoy were others who had come from V ing themselves immensely, and, the Pesk. Mary Drake was to be seen in green tartan tafetta and was with a large party. Pale blue and sti- ver was worn by Brenda Kirke who
How sorry we were on Saturday night to say goodbye to Cowan and Bailey and Ted and Evelyn who have been entertaining us for long time at the Hong Kong Hotel
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The new Chinese Methodist Church at the junction of Hen- nessey and Johnaton Roads was metally opened by Mrs E Dews toe, wife of the Rev. E. Dewatoe.
looked sweet, and an unusual note was struck by Noral Hemsworth They had an enormous crowd chairman of the South China
by her white satin gown and Eliza- Bri the Roof Garden that Methodist district, on Saturday house-warming party at No. 1 Re- | night to see their last perfor-afternoon, the ceremony being at- tended by large numbers of the
ity and clergy.
pulse Bay and it certainly lived mance which was excellent.
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up to its reputation. The garden new cabaret has already arrived on arrival was gally decorated and and they gave their first perfor- Ht up with rows of coloured lights,
mance on Saturday. They are a most attractive and a good start troupe of dancing girls, two of our hosts whom did some very good acro- for the party. Both were at the top of their form and
batic dancing and were given an what a crowd they had out there. enthusiastic welcome, so we wish Lady Ehenton was there with them good "luck and I Yvonne, Mrs. Taggart very cheer-
sure like Cowan and Balley will ful and loving every minute of the draw large crowds up in the Roof party, Heather and Betty Ger- Garden. rard both looking so attractive. Ann and Diana Dodwell and the bethian collar, she looked most! striking. Very attractive was to pressure on space).
held over until to-morrow owing (Further "Gossip" by Onlooker is
LOCAL AND GENERAL
One case of Diphtheria and two Enterle Fever were reported to the Health Authorities for the 24 hours ended on Friday.
Page T.
A full programme of shield foot- ball, ties were played on Saturday,
tures, results of which appear on as well as full cricket league Éx-
Page 10.
Training times of ponies taken at be found on the Valley during the week end will Page 4.
NEW BANKNOTES FOR
CANTON
(From Our Special Correspondent)
Canton, Jan. 12.
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Messrs, C. D. Culbertson, A, Dodd, W. T. Goodwin and J. Levy and the.
A shipment of $12,000,000 bank- Misses Madelyn Dressler and Clare Leonard were among the passen-uotes of $1, #5^and $10 denomina- gers who arrived in the Colony last tions, which were printed in New Friday by the 8.8. President Jeffer-York and consigned to the Hong Kong office of the Kwangtung Provincial Bank was consigned here over the week-end aboard the river gunboat Woo Fung.
БОТА
The Hong Kong University Union is giving a Tea-Party to welcome their new Patron, H.E. Sir Andrew
The Hop. Dr. AR Wellington, Caldecott, Kt, OMG, CBE, on Director of Medical and Sanitary Wednesday, January 15, 1938 at 5 Services, left the Colony by the ss. p.m. in the Great Hall of the Un-Carthage for Singapore, where he verslig. Members and Life Mem- will attend a medical conference. bera of the Union are invited to be present.
Mr. W. T. Goodwin, the Assistant Freight Traffic Manager of the An examination for the Institute | Dollar Steamship Line in Shanghai, of Commerce, England, will be held arrived in the Colony on Friday to on January 15 at 8 pm, and 35 take over the duties of Agent for candidates have registered for the the Dollar Steamship Line and examination The Hon. Dr. R. H. American Mall Line for six months Kolewall, C.M.G, LLD will pay during the absence, on leave, of a visit to the institute on January (Mr. T. B. Wilson, 17 at 7 pm, when he will address the students of the different de- partmenta
Calcutta reported 49 cases of
The William and Mr. Gunn. prizes for the best score in the first session were won by Mrs. Way and Mr. Brierley
They will be sealed and stamped and will be ready for circulation by January 15. Altogether 'about, $16,000,000 worth of paper money was delivered by the American Bank Note Company of New York Another shipment of $5,000,000 £ expected here by the end of the month.
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Monetary uncertainty still pre- valls here on account of shortage of subsidiary notes, which are in... good demand for the Chinese New Year. The scarcity of these small. notes" has increased the price of copper coins, but it ductustes to the detriment of small dealers.
The Berlin University clinic, the their own. In overcoming this the world famous Charité la celebrat-Alun can play a great part ing its 225th anniversary. In 1710 when the Black Death scourged the country, the Prussian monarch
General Bung summoned Gener- al Chang Tze-chung, Governor of
Miss E. 8. de Biere, of the Asiatic Petroleum, left the Colony by the Chahar, to-day and gave him
s.s. Carthage for Colombo, where
· concerning specific instructions
she will be married to Lt. Moon, South Wales Borderers, who was Peiping. Jan. 11.
the defence of North Chahar. It 15 reported that General Chang small-pox and Shanghal one in the formerly stationed in Hong Kong. will return to Chahar in a day or week ended January 4 Dung
shop windows for the trade. At Chahar und East which might be quoted. Reluctant-
the same period Bangkok and
the moment the standard of films Pians for the construction of a Hope are expected to be resumed 1y, and in default of every other two-to handle the situation. Gen-
Tientsin within a few days, but recourse, British shipowners are, eral Hsiao Cheng-ying is scheduled Calcutta also reported 15 cases each Chinese observers are most pess-reaching the conclusion that there to return to Tientsin to-morrow of cholera and Colombo 3 cases of new radio transmitter for Esthopia is high," said the Duke, "but I am have now taken shape and it is sure you will agree that every remains no option but to fight sub-morning, while General Sung will mistic regarding the outcome.
plague. the port city to-
expected that before long the effort should be made to make it Chinese circles attach
sidy with subsidy. To achieve its proceed to con-
morrow evening. siderable importance to the visit object such a policy would need to
The fortnightly whist drive held country will have a very modern even higher. I have often thought to Tientsin of Mr Pao Yuebbe carried out on an extensive
The public attention is now cen- at the Craigengower Cricket Club broadcasting apparatus. The total that one of the reasons why on ching,
scale with ample means. An ex of the representative
tred at Tientsin, where the ne- on Saturday night was well attend-expenditure for the new radio country loses the friendship of an- station has been estimated at other is because the peoples do not periment has been made this year gotiation will be resumed between ed. Mrs. Brierley and Mrs. Kirman
know one another well enough to General Teb Wang.M
1,000,000 Crowns, with the £2,000,000 Tramp Ship the Chinese and Japanese author- | won the ladies' prizes, while the
understand any point of view but reached Tientsin yesterday and
ping subaldy (now to be renewed | Ittes on the East Hope and North gentlemen's prizes went to Mr. was immediately entertained tr
for another year). The Govern- Chabar question.—— lunch by General Tada, when
ment have expressed themselves Central News Agenty. Chabar problems' were
discuss-
tolerably satisfied with the results, major objective, which was to secure an abatement or other people's subsidiez, has so far been conspicuously absent Efforts, indeed, have been made to supplement this show of force with Nanking, Jan. 12:
appeals to reason; but reKBILL, UN- Gènerai Ma Chan-shan, who fortunately, is the last thing which fought the Japanese in Heilung carries weight with the contem [4128 kiang during 1931-1932, to-day porary mood of economic national sent to General Chiang Kai-shek, ism. Other proposed remedies in President of the Executive Yuan, clude discrimination against car- a plan to save the country from goes carried in foreign subsidised invasion
ships. It is unpleasant that - we This scheme contains about should have been compelled to be
Mr. G. A Milbank of Messrs, 10,000 words and says that unless gin thinking in terms of "the bized at Tangku.
Taku and Tainho are now gar-Logan and Amps, left the Colony China saves herself, national ex stick but when no other argu- tinction is certain to 'come,
ment has proved effective the risoned by the troops of the 29th by the ca. Carthage. Mr. Milbank, The Executive Yuan head thanks Governments of the Empire have a Army The distance between the who was connected with the con- General Ma for his gratuitous common duty to contrive the means Fence Preservation Corps and the struction of the new Bank building, plan and ofers him a poet if he of preventing their mercantile troops of the 2911 Army la about figured prominently in Club cricket, playing with success for the Hong comes to Nanking-
marines from being swept off the 40 16 Ay
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The forthcoming wedding is an- bounced of Lieut, Archibald Clande
Peiping, Jan, 11. While Joint investigation is now in progress, there is no change in the Tangku situation, arising from Hamilton, Bonth Wales Borderers. the accuation of the Tangku Ra-Rawalpindi,
India, and Miss was Station by the Japanest Beatrice Margaret Gerrard, of the forces. The Japanese soldiers are University, Hong Kong. still in occupation of the station, whilst the Japanese flag is flying over the building. The Peace Pre-
Mr A. L. Caplan, formerly of Fox servation Corps, under Chan Lelims, left the Colony for Shanghai of the bogus "East Hopel autonom. by the 8 Marechal Joffre." ous government," is still station-
Staple Inn, Holborn, one of the best-known examples of Tudor Frederic I, ordered a hospital and architecture in London, has been quarantine building to be erected, endatigered by the ravages of a In the course of a century the been found in the tie beams of the the precursor of the present citate, wood, beetle. Bigns of rot have
one time it was used for spinning places the walls are leaning out - hospital saw many changes! At Tudor half-timbered front, and in
and as a workhouse, later as ward more than a foot. The garrison hospital untui in 1810 it damage done by the beetle, which was finally attached to the Berlin is not the death-watch beetle, was discovered during a periodical survey by the Prudential Assur... - University as a clinic
Twenty million people go to the ance Company, the owners of the cinema every week in Britain, property and steps are to be stared the Duke of Kent giving taken immediately to preserve the the toast of the industry at the familiar frontage and to save the annual dinner of the Exhibitors building The Office of Works Association. From this, gure have placed at the
the restoration os pré-faen alone, he said, one could see how owners the services of comparatively unimportant ware the big picture-houses, except as bn'ld
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