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MASON'S
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TO-DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST: S. Winds, Moderate; Cloudy With Some Showers; Improving.
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Hongkong Daily Press.
Registered as a Newspaper at the General
Past Omce in the United Kingdern,
ESTABLISHED 1857
No. 24587. G£#*# #41T HONG KONG, THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1937. ## #JETXITATEX Price
CHINESE FINANCE
BIG BOXING CARD AT
PO HING THEATRE
Good Supporting Bouts
For Main Attractions
(BY ROY MURRAY)
SUPPORTING THE WHELAN OWENS. YOUNG AROMIN FISHER TITLE BOUTS WHICH ARE DOWN TO TAKE PLACE AT THE PO HING THEATRE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 18.” ARE THRILLING FIGHTS IN WHICH SUCH WELL-KNOWN BOX- ING CELEBRITIES AS IRON BUX. JUNIOR. LITTLE BERTIE. OF MANILA, BUD GOLDEN, WILD BENNY, THE FILIPINO," BATTLING RIO, AND "BILL BASHEM" WILL APPEAR A FEW PROMISING YOUNGSTERS WILL ALSO FIGURE ON THIS COLOURFUL PROGRAMME INCLUDING DENNIS MANDERS. (ENGLAND) WHO TRAINS IN THE SAME CAMP AS L/CPLA WHELAN. THE ARMY'S CRACK FEATHERWEIGHT. AND REG- GIE EWART. "ANOTHER YOUNGSTER WHO IS COMING ON BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS UNDER THE EXPERIENCED EYE OF THE IRISH CHAMPION.
It is interesting to note that this petitor and fully expects to lay low trio-Whelan, Manders, and Ewart his rival Büd Golden, the Russian have been training together for boy. However, the latter is in the quite a period and Whelan fully pink of condition and is confident. expects to produce another cham-I fully expect this fight to be one plon out of the camp in the near of the thrills of the night, future.
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An exciting supporting bout will be witnessed when. Iron Bux, Junior, son of the well-known ex- Hong Kong champion faces Little Bertie. of Manila. Bux is a real "chip of the old block" and steadi- iy following his father's footsteps.. He packs a cruel punch in both hands and is very confident of defeating his rival from the Philippines, although the latter may create a mild surprise.
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MINISTER HONOURED
HONORARY DEGREE
IN BERLIN
TRIBUTE TO FINANCIAL ABILITY
BERLIN, JUNE 9.
THE CHINESE MINISTER OF FINANCE, DR. H. H. XUNG, WAS AWARDED THE HONORARY ACADEMIC DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE BY THE RECTOR OF THE BERLIN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, DR VON ARNIM, AT NOON TO-DAY.
Dr. Arat in his address declared the degree was being con- ferred on Dr. Kung in recognition of his outstanding successes in the field of national economics, especially his services for stabilizing Chinese currency in the face of mountainous difficul- ties, and his activitles ta furthering Chinese-German relations Including the execution of a commercial agreement.
Dr. Kung expressed his gratitude for the honour which came as a complete surprise to him and pro- ferred the hope that it was in- tended not only for him personally but, constituted an expression - of recognition for his country as well and the excellent relations existing between China, and Germany.
become completely modernised. For the scientific and technical development the assistance of German friends, especially tech- nical experts, would be necessary.
Following the ceremony Dr. Kung was conducted by Dr. von Arnimm and the Dean of the Faculty to the In his further remarks Dr. Kung University where a luncheon was newly completed club room of the
declared that, China under the leadership of General Chiang Kai-troduced the distinguished guest to served. Here Dr. von Arnim in-
WAS on the threshold of
the assembled company. stupendous developments in the course of which the country would Transoceda News Service:
That well-known local Aghter-shek Battling Rlo is down to meet "Bill Basher." The former lad has his eye on that championship and in- tends taking on all comers en route. punishment and their meeting will Both men can deliver crushing
produce plenty of excitement.
Manders. Whelan's, protege, la A. 9. The opponent chosen for Dennis
Lizer;", of. "Mexico. The Briton 18 fully expected to emerge the winner after a close scrap. Whelan bellevės that Young Manders is the most Another thriller will be the wild-promising little fighter in Hong Benny-Bud Golden fight. The Kong...and will eventually come in former is a Filipino from New York line for a flyweight championship City and a Golden Gloves Com- fight.
TWO MISSING PLANES
Considerable Delay In Return?
AUSTRALIA
WEATHER
IMPROVES
Sunshine After
2
Heavy Rains
After black clouds and almost endless rain had been the order for the past few days causing out- door sports programmes to be abandoned, the weather took a dennité change for the better yesterday. Though -it was hot,
AND FAR EAST nevertheless it was indeed plea-
A New Outlook.
"They call it the 'Back of the Beyond, the 'Never Never Land." It is learned that both planes, where there is neithr a road, nor (VRHCN. an Avro Cadet, and track, and silence reigns profound. VRHCU, a de Havilland Gypsy | No habitation of man is to be Moth) of the Far East Flying seen. Only the vast sky stretches Training School, which were taken overhead and the lowly earth' Dut by two student-pilots, Ho beneath; It is Tak-sang and Chang Yuen un- which is authoritatively for Joy-rides on Monday, have been impounded by the Kwangtung milltary authorl- tles and permission for their re- turn to the Colony is being with- held at the moment
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that Australia continually claiming kinship with India and the East."
The foregoing is an example of
a new and fascinating angle on this "shrinking world" given by the Reverend Charles Freer An- drews in this article.
(Continued on page 7).
Wedding Chimes
At The Cathedral
After nearly twenty-four hours of away by her stepfather, Mr. Hubert torrential rain the BID shone Overy, the matron of honour being brilliantly for the wedding of two" her mother Mrs. Hubert Overy. very popular young people. Miss The duties of best man were car- Ina Dunnett has filled the role of rtled out by Mr. D. W. Macewen.“ Secretary to the Hong Kong The bride looked extremely Broadcasting Studio with the beautiful in a very graceful dress greatest possible charm and ability of cream Chantilly lace over Ivory for over two years, while Mr. Batin. The dress had a dainty Arthur Cecil Eills, Manager of the gathered neck, and long: close-it- New Zealand Insurance Co. and ting sleeves and a very long train, known to all his friends by his over which fell her wedding vell nick-name of Digger-Eills, is a very of fine alik gauze embroidered at popular member of the younger set so it was not surprising to, and she wore a wreath of orange blos
the edges with tiny seed pearls. Bt. John's Cathedral crowded for
som and pearls and carried a
Her bridesmaids were
Miss
their wedding yesterday afternoon. beautiful bouquet of white orchids.
Clusters of white freesins, and palest pink gladioll on every pew" and tall white lotus Illes masse Vivienne Blackburn and Miss Elme Lammert who were charming old- world dresses of georgette with draped neck-line and wide skirta
In the chancel made the Cathedral look like a garden. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. w Baines, and the bride was given
(Continued, on Back Page).
sant to see the sun break through the clouds once again after a lengthy absence.
The strong downpour of rain yesterday morning caused the cancellation of the King's Birth- day Military, parade which was scheduled to take place at Statue
| MAJOR F.M.
BRAMALL
LEAVING
Popular Officer
Sails To-morrow
SUCCEEDED BY CAPT. C.L. EDWARDS
Major F. M. Bramall R.M., who has been Staff Officer. (Intelll- gence) in the Naval Dockyard, during the past two years, s leaving for Home to-miDZIOW aboard the CPS. Uner Empress of Japan, accompanied Bramall.
by Mrs.
Coming to Hong Kong trom the Square. As the morning wore DID 1935, Capt. Bramall was pro- Flymouth Division, Royal Marines, the weather improved greatly and in the afternoon the sun shone
moted Major a year later. He has acted an Press liaison officer, a job (Continued on Back Fage).
(Continued on Page 8.)
photograph taken outaide St. John's Cathedral Following the marriage of Mr. Arthur Cecil Ellis and
Dunnett (King's Studio).
BRITISH
BRITISH 'PLANES TERRIFY BASQUE
CHILDREN
Boys' Brigade And Rover Scouts
Patrol Camp
THE BASQUE REFUGEE CHILDREN IN CAMP NEAR SOUTHAMPTON FRIGHTENED BY BRITISH MILITARY AIRCRAFT FLYING OVER THEM.
HAVE BEEN
MANY OF THEM, DESPITE THE ASSURANCES OF THE INTERPRETERS, BELIEVED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAD FOLLOWED THEM FROM SPAIN, AND WOULD BOMB THE CAMP
MR. R. REYNOLDS, A CAMP OFFICIAL, SAID TO A REPORTER, "THE "AIRPLANES HAVE BEEN FLYING EXTREMELY LOW.
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"ONLY A SHORT TIME AGO A WHOLE SQUADRON FLEW OVER THE CAMP, SWOOP- ING LOW AS THEY PASSED OVER THE TENTS.
"TO SAY THE LEAST, WE ARE SURPRISED THAT THESE AIRPLANES SHOULD BE ALLOWED BY THE AUTHORITIES TO FLY SO LOW OVER A CAMP LIKE THIS AND FRIGHTEN THE CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY WHEN ONE REALISES WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN THROUGH.
The liner abans, her decks crowded with some of the 4,100 Spanish refugee children from Bilbao, Just after coming alongside the quay at Southampton. They were later transferred by bus to camp at North Stoneham, seven miles away.
EARL BALDWIN OF BEWDLEY
„London, “June 8. The Gazette announces that titles of Viscount Corvedale and air Stanley Baldwin has chosen the Earl Baldwin of Bewdley.
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LORD SAMUEL OF MOUNT
CARMEL AND TOXTETHYS Sir Herbert Samuel has assumed the title of Lord Samuel of Mount Carmel and Toxteth in the city of Liverpool.
The Mount Carmel part of the title recalls Lord Samuel's days as High Commissioner in Palestine, while his family has been associat. ed with Liverpool for 200 years. Reuter-
THE DOLLAR
T.T. ON LONDON: 1a. 2-23/324. T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-1/4
London Silver Market
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London: June 9, London sliver prices to-day were down 1/18 as follow:
June 8. June 9. 20-3/1620-1/8 Forward mi. 20-1/4 ~ 20-3/18′′]
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Whenever one of these air- planes comes over we have to run about among the children shout ingInglese so that they will know they are not enemy aircraft." Disembarkation of the last of the children from the Habana, the about 10.30 the first bus load Spanish liner. began early and
arrived at the camp.
MONUMENT WINS ROYAL PLATE
London, June: 0. Monument won the Royal Plate Grundy, both starting at betting to-day by three lengths from Mr.
odds of 3 to 1. Snow Leopard, 4 to
Children who arrived earlier rank was beaten to third place by a helter-skelter to greet their com-short head,” ̈ ̈ rades and to tell them about the There were seven starters- camp. A
Umuter e
They spread the news that there was as much white bread as they could eat. They told of the bell. tents where they would sleep and of the piles of tore the "Inglese ' had given them
Toys are arriving continuously. As no unauthorised person is allowed to enter, visitors are tak ing toys and throwing them over the hedges to the children.
(Continued on Back Fago);
PAMELA BARTON LOSES TITLE
Turnberry, Ayahire, June 9.
the British women's gold' championship, Mrs. Hon from Troon beat the title holder, Misa Pamela Barton, by ave and three in the third round-
Reuter
Government House
Garden Party
In honour of His Birthday, His Excellency Administering the
Government
Garden Farty at House yesterday, after was attended by about one aand guesta
Brilliant, sunghine added to the vivid decorative both's inside and outside the sidence rod white and blue the predominating motif. rowning of the Indier
ingly and strikingly
ellemer, and Mrs. Smith
received their guests at the en- trance to the main Reception Fail the guests diing past and pro- menading on the spacious lawns and terraces where after
ladies
afternoon delir
Fa provided by the Badd
Welch Fusiliers