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RAILWAY
TRAGEDY
WOMAN KILLED
Another tragic mishap of the Kowloon Canton Rallway occured yesterday morning at the Shum Chum Station when
woman, Wong Chal, 59 years, of Man Uk Wal village. Shum Chún WES knocked down by the train whilst leaving the station at 11.30 am.
It was learned yesterday evening that the woman was in a very serious condition when brought to the Yaumati Station. She Was Immediately taken to the Kowloon Hospital where she died in the afternoon.
The deceased had a fractured skш and other injuries.
If Gossip We Must
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One way of keeping warm!. The party seen in the above photo-" graph appear to be thoroughly enjoying themselves, keeping warm round a brazier at the Kwanti Race Course.
World Affairs Surveyed
(Continued from Pare 1.)
General Hayashi has stated Is A bungalow this time) on A that he will follow the policy of beautiful site near Overbays.
military reform at Home. In re- Beryl Faire was in В frock of gurd to Japan's relations with crushed-strawberry, Audrey Steel, Soviet Russla, he expressed with a flat sallor hat which show-willingness to co-operate with the ed off her fair curls Heather Hance in a sweet little
Russian
cap. Peggy Humphreys furred in gray) and hosts of others complete with the "Boy-friends.".
Cocktails In A Good Cause
(BY ONLOOKER).
Russians.
GERMAN MINORITIES
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Ever since the Great War, the position of the German minorities living in Czecho-Slovakia have been increasingly difficult.
It is
ra
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Rev. D. B. Childe Welcomed
FUNCTION AT
S. AND S. HOME
An informal meeting of the Eng- lish Branch of the Methodist Mis- slon Society at. Wanchai was held at the Sailors and Soldiers' Home last night when the Rev. Donald B. Childe and Mrs. Chlide were ex- tended a hearty welcome by its members.
The Rev. Childe, who was ap- I pointed successor to the Rev. Eris Tribbeck owing to the latter's de- the
parture recently from Hong Kong, made. a suitable reply to the messages of welcome expressed by the Rev. A. H. Bra,. chairman of the South China District, and other speakers
that now revealed population concerned have been extended privileges by the Govern- The Royal Empire Society is well ment, which include grants for schools and the Government's ap- in the news in Hong Kong. A De-proval for the German language to puty Chairman, in the person of be taught in them exclusively. Sir Alexander Godley has arrived.
INDIA'S PROBLEMS and with Lady Godley is being much leted by local members of News from India indicates that that oldest of all, Empire societies. difficulty is being foreseen as to Mr. Gifford Hull gave a delight-how the Provincial Government 18 ful cocktail party on. Friday even-to be formed. This party is op- ing in honour of the General.posed to the new Constitution and Mrs. Abbott, the lady member of has not yet decided to take part in the local committee, helped him to the discussions. entertain the very distinguished It will be necessary to place the company of
in-matter before the Congress until T cidentally,, looked particularly dis- the party decides what to do. tinguished and charming herself in
guests, and,
a lovely black dress with monkey far and diamenté about it.
Sir Henry and Lady Pollock were. there, the former being the third -member of the committee. Every
body was so sorry that Lady God- ley was not able to be present She and her husband have been so
booked up in advance, that Lady Godley simply could not manage so much rushing about.
His Excellency the Governor, and Lady Caldecott, and His Excellency the General and Lady Bartho- lomew were present.
Mre. Dalzell was there looking very smart in palest beige. Mrs. Hayden, to whom, we shall be saying good bye shortly, was with her husband. Mrs. Rice-Evans was particularly smart in navy blue and white with a bewitching small headpiece to match. Mrs. Cock and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Davidson were also there, and Mrs. Amps wore the most delectable ermine coat. Amongst the lovely Chinese Ladles Mrs. Eu looked charming in a becoming shade of midnight blue. Of course the Army was well represented, and I noticed
is being regarded as difficult to
structure forecast. the
various Governments middle of March.
of until
the
the
CORONATION AND SOCIAL
SERVICE**
Among others who were present were Mr. S. N. Trewan (Circuit Steward), Mr. A. T. Edwards (80- clety Steward), Mr. F. J. Ling (Chapel Steward), Mr. and Mrs. J.
H. Gelling, Mr. E. Lloyd Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. Sprague, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones and many others,
CRICKET MATCH
The Hong Kong University Club Agured in an easy win over the Cralgengower Cricket Club whom they defeated by an overwhelming score on the latter's own ground The official programme for the at Happy Valley yesterday after- Coronation has been approved by noo the King and sent to the lords of all Governments of the Empire for further approval. The form of Oath to be taken by the King wili mark the, stronger linking of the the Do- United Kingdom and minions, the change being neces- sary to fit into the laws and customs of the Dominions.
The Coronation year will be marked by a Government grant of £5,000,000 a year for social service. this being found necessary as a means to relie conditions in the distressed areas.
BIG HANKOW FIRE
Colonel Blanchard of the RW. Arnhold & Co. Store!
Fusiliers and Colonel Rodwell and Major "Chips" Davis..
"A HUNTIN'
Most of the Royal Empire So- clety up-holders were bound for that rollicking affair the Hunt Ball that night,
...
Destroyed
Damage estimated at 'between three to eight lakhs of dollars was done when a fire completely gutted I hear Mr. Erik Nelson was
one of Arnhold and Company'e go- responsible for the marvellous de- downs containing large stocks of corations. The ballroom was wood ofi in drums. The heat was miraculously transformed into, a so intense that many of these ex- country side. Fields, lanes, sign-ploded while the steel telegraph posts and all, Needless to say the poles in the roadside twisted un- local "pub" was an important der the heat landmark complete with bar, and Reuter. the most amazing "barmen" Imaginable.
MOTOR CAR
EXHIBITION
IN BERLIN
Berlin, Feb. 20.
The "Varsity side, who batted first. conceded their opponents only 88 runs for the 205 they piled up against their opponents, Baker. Anderson and Rodrigues figured prominently on the Varsity bät- ting list, while B. Zimmern was for the the only notable scarer
losers.
The result of the game was os follows:-
H.K.U.C.: 205 (Baker 45, Ander- son 38, Rodrigues 36. Gosano 24, Loke 21; Souza 2 or 15).
C.C.C.-88 (E. Zimmern 28; Barrow 4 for 8. F. Zimmern 2 for 1).
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WEDNESDAY
Berlin, Feb. 21.. A new standstill agreement was signed here on Saturday between German short term debtors and foreign creditors will bear the name of "German credit agree- ment, 1937," Bar credits are prolonged to February 12, 1938, Foochow vin Swalow terms being virtually the same as those of the treaty, just expired. Letter for "K.L.M. Service” No repayment by cash transfer
dus Amsterdam, 8th March will take place but certain credit lines which have not been used for two or three years' will be can- celled. Measures to increase tour- Ist traffic to Germany by use of the register mark will be taken for instance no fee will be charged for Straits and Caleitta cashing travelmark cheques in Fort Bayard and Haiphong
Straits, Aden, Egypt and *EUROPE via Marseille-de Marvelles, 24th March-and London Parcels--due London 31st March
MADAME CHIANG Germany but instead a charge will Amoy
ON THE AIR
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During the duration of the last
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THURSDAY Leliers for "Imperial Airways Dlect Service"-due London, 8th March.
Herr Hitler opened a motor car First Chinese Woman credit agreement short term in Letters for Australia by Im
exhibition in Berlin to-day and de- clared that Germany would be in- dependent of foreign fuel in thir- teen months but the country was striving to make the motor Indus- try free from foreign exporta,~~~ Reuter.
ADMISSION INTO LEAGUE
London, Feb, 21.
To Broadcast To America
Nanking Feb (211) The New Life movement up plies a spiritual iffeline for the
anid Chinese people,"
Madame Chiang Kai Shek in the course of a rdio broadcast to the United Etates this morning. Madame Chlang. Le the first Chinese woman The foreign office has informed to speak over the ether to Ame- the Secretary General of the rice. She dwelt on the forces League of Nations, that the Bri- working through the New Life tish Ambassador in Cairo has been advised to ask the Egyptian gov- ernment to apply for admission Into the League Transocean News, Servios.
of
movement for genuine unification of educational and economic re- construction and building character of the Chinese people Router
debeness was reduced from 1,576,- 200,000 relchismarks to 1,202,000,- 000, of which 1,077,900,000 reichs- marks were used. From March 1. 1933, the total amount of register- marks issued reached 1,768,700,000 the major part of which was used for travel in Germany. --- Transocean News Service.
DEATH OF MARQUIS OF HUNTLEY.
*** London, Feb, 20; The Marquis of Huntley, Premier Marquis of Scotland, died early this morning in his 30th year
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