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Italy's
Mountain
People Declining
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE PRIZE DAY
THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1938.
Hello & Goodbye
- BY A. W, HYER
Time went prancing by`this week-end while we were fighting those "Little Bugs" which" try to get you down, way under the ground. Bui are not pushing up the daisies yet and we did check in on some the travelling public,
Pan-American Airways SUNDAY, 3.30 PM. that temper mental dying boat of Pan American Airways finally arrived.
(Continued from Page 7) - ship with teachers and students, we A décline in remittances from not to mention the gain in indeof Night Editor (Wanchal Office: Italian emigrants in America is Pendence of character and the ex-
Tel. 24511,
leading to the gradasi depopula-perience of espirit de corps.
CONCLUSION London Office: 53, Fleet Street tion of the Alpine valleys, the re-
We thank God for this successfull cruiting ground of Italy's famous E.C.A.
year, and we pray that St. Ste #
Alpine soldiers.
In one zone of the Alps, which phen's College may increasingly be comprises the winter sports resort of service to China both in this of Cortina d'Ampezzo, an official time of crisis and in the years to Inquiry has revealed that the come. mountain population declined from 32,062 in 1921 to 26,817 In 1031.
HONG KONG, Joyr 7, 1938.
ONE YEAR OF FIGHTING
MR. SLOSS' SPEECH
Mr. Sloss then distributed the {prizes, after which he said:—
The most interesting paragraph The decrease would have been
not of the Warden's report, is his re- NE YEAR AGO today the first considerably greater had it
hot was red as Lukuochian been for the fact that the popula-ference to the military distinctions a mere incident" in itself but tion of Cortina itself, which lives won by old boys of the school. the last 365 days have shown us only on the tourist trade has much This must be a source of immeasur jable gratification to the Council, to what extent that "incident" has increased.
The birthrate in the mountains the Star and the boys now at developed. The Japanese, it is a well-known fact, had long awaited is falling, and the younger people School. It is a very notable record an excuse of this nature to "start are emigrating. Much of the land and you have the right to think something" but it was not general-is going out of cultivation or be that this School has made its con ly expected that it would be any-coming rough grazing, and the tribution to China.
Chins in these last months has thing on so large a scale even to Livestock is declining. More and
more peasant cottages are stand- attained a moral stature among the Japanese.
the nations which Cannes be waring empty.
paralleled in her recent history; in fact it is difficult to find a parallel
The early days of the brought with them victory after ictory for the Japanese who. equipped with superior weapons of war, a big navy and a large num- ber of planes, were able to break through the Chinese defences in more than one sector. The war
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the racing Johnnie Cobb, (Mr. Nel- son, he knows about motor racing. 100.).
Then journeying via motor car, across the USA, Mr. Nelsonar- Mias Mary Nedjley, who pushes a rives in New York, catching the pencil and pounds a typewriter for Queen Mary sailing September Mr. P. Delany at PAA, was back 21, for home, England.
from 2 Manila holiday of two Winding up his vacation with a weeks. Though we were not there visit to Family, friends and foe to greet her, we bet she lost ten in England. This fond gentleman "pounds as it was a vacation! Jin all probability will return to his We are glad to see you back, desk at Kal Tak, the end of March, hello! And we know all those via plane, registered to one, tarik Pretty Clippers will be stopping by B. Nelson. on time now,
Happy Landings and have lots of fun. Empress of Russia
customer.
Monday-Clipper Departure. HOMEWARD BOUND," 8.15 a...
went Fan-American's Clipper BACK FROM A VERY HOT visit to Manila was the Empress of carrying a very interesting group of
Russia at 8 am, Wednesday...
Mrs. J. MacLennan and Master 1. Mr. and Mrs. J C. Schroeter, District Trade Manager of PAA MacLennan will be visitors in the in San Francisco, who arrived on Colony for a short time.
We did not have the opportunity the M.V. Anna Maersk from Manila two weeks ago, have had a delight of a 'chat with these two passen- ful visit in the Colony. This was gers, but we hope that you will their first trip to the Far East, and find your call agreeable and that The discipline of adversity faced"fying the Pacific route was the Mr. MacLennan, an executive in Chartered Bank of India in Manila, highlight.. Counterpart In China War
with courage and endurance, the
will be joining on here before your will call agal departure. The popples of Flanders have willing submission of a whole pec- We hope you
Two other charming passengers on the. Empress of Russia were Mr. C. B. Miller and Mr. C. E. Mr. V. Madrigal of Greenbell Co.
FLANDERS POPPIES
In human records.
UNIFIED FRONT
PUBLIC AUCTION. ADVERTISEMENTS. spread down to Shanghat and found their counterpart in the ple to a great-leader, the conscious sameday and happy landings at
then up to Nanking and when the wild roses which grow near the repression of regional and politica: Alameda (or the two of you.
Chinese front-line trenches at differences for the creation of
THE Instructions
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capital was taken the joy of the Japanese, at horse and abroad, Hanchwang, on the Grand Canal, united front against aggression, Nagel were Alameda bound, too and Miss M. Madrigal, who will writes a well-known Chinese war the patient endurance of the These two gentlemen have been spend two weeks visiting the Co- knew no bounds."
correspondent.
masaes of the people, the counge grinding a camera in the Colony tony..". Victory marches were staged in As he took his leave of the front. of her ill-provided troops. these for several weeks." "
Miss Madrigal was delightful in Shanghai. Tokyo and all parts of the correspondent says, a Chinese are the solid grounds on which one Shortly they will produce through jone of the new.drindi costumes and the Japanese Empire but these:
sentry plucked two wild roses, from bases one's belter that the sub- a Hollywood Movie Producing Com-wearing a vivid coloured turban 'celebrations were short-lived for
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PARTICULARS AND CON. very soon the country were forced the bank of the canal, presented fugation of China is an idle dream pany, a technicolour filin of Hong over her black hair.
them to him as the "red roses of completely incapable of fulfillment.Kong and it's surrounding land and Though their call is partly busi- to realise that the Chinese were the battlefield, and the life blood
And while we remember the dis- water in conjunction with pictures ness, we hope they enjoy them-- not to be conquered after all
tinction of some of the old boys of of their trip wia Pan-American selves thoroughly. even though the capital had fallen.
this school, I am certain that we Airways.
5.S. Ranpura should not forget thedumb
DITIONS of the Sale by Pablle Auction to be held on Monday, the 11th day of July, 1938, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the At No. 2 Connaught Road Central. Governor of one Lot of Crown
Commencing at 11 a.m.,
Ground Floor.
49 Bundles Cotton Yarn 90s 47 Bundles Cotton Yarn 1065 17 Cases "Cotton Flannel
11 Bolts Cotton Flannel
3 Cases Shirtings
13 Cases Porcelain Ware
37 Pieces Rayon Goods
2 Bags Sulphur Powder
4 Coils Iron Wire
2 Packages Tiles
and
A Quantity of Round, Flat and Square Iron Bars
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SATURDAY, the 9th JULY, 1938.
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Commencing at 10 am.
Land at La Salle Road, Kowloon Tsai, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, com mencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for oue further term of 24 years less the last three days thereof.
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GENERALISSIMO Chiang Kai-
shek, the one man for the i
no little
War
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of the nation.”
Marriage Law Revisions
heroism of the hundreds of thou-
sands of Chinese peasants and the occasion. came in for
poor who constitute the bulk of criticism, when he refused to em-
the armles in the held on whom the bark on a large-scale
intensest sufferings from wounds, mediately after Lukuochiao. The
sickness and privation inevitably Generalissimo knew what he was
Changes of great importance in fall. doing: his cri-
MUCH ACHIEVED GENERALISSIMO tics did not. the marriage laws of Singapore dre
Much was achieved in China but now on foreshadowed in provisional draft
an-bills published in the Government fore the war, towards a settled Gazette recently. The bills meet state of civil Government: but with the war, the whole world, as one, the wishes of modern Chinese and such material as the masses of the acknowledges the keen sense of non-Christians who today will not Chinese people have shown them- selves to be, there can be almost leadership and alertness that tolerate polygamous marciages..
It passed, the bills will replace no limits to our faith in what prompted China's Generalissimo
KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING the first
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niversary
They have put Hong Kong on the TN FROM THE SOUTH, 7.30 a.m. came the ss. Ranpura, with a Travel Map in fine style and wel say thanks, for undoubtedly it will small passenger list and heavy
cargo. prove a good job.
Hope you stop by again in the Miss K. J. Archer of the Univer- sity of Hong Kong, was returning near future."
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Off for a holiday of nine months from a visit with relatives in Singa- went Mr. Erik B. Nelson, Assistant pore.
We hope you had a real vacation. be-Superintendent at Kai Tak. And
and that you will continue to en- he went Flying, too-Imagine! ··
This attractive gent, whom we all joy your holidays before going back will miss out there at the airport to your teaching of the oceans embarked on the Clipper, Monday rivers, and lands of this world. am. without a hat-But the secret Two other passengers on P. and is, that from Honolulu, where he Q's steamer were Mr. J. A. Deasy will make a stop over and short and Master Deasy. visit, it will be "Hold on to your Unfortunately these hat Erik Nelson, there you go people will only spend a few days again."
with us as they are transhipping Alameda will be his second stop, to the Empress of Russia, and sail-
to act as he did. He realised at the Monogamous Marriage B, to come, when peace is restored.
RUSSIAN MUSIC
RECITAL
two nice
Intending bidders are advised
St. Stepher's has contributed a that immediately after the dis that stage, better than anybody published last September and will posal of the lot the Purchaser else. that China was not ready enable a Christian to be married share to the successful prosecution either under the new Christian of the war and is likely to do still (if not the applicant) will be for it so rather than plunge his
country into disaster, he "swat-marriage ordinance or under the more. When peace comes and the then on to Salt Lake City to assisting to Shanghai.
'great work of reconstruction 13 required to deposit with an lowed" all the criticisms levelled.
civil marriage ordinance. authorised officer who will be at him--and it takes a strong also permit non-Christians to con-play its part. It is not too much The civil marriage ordinance will taken in hand, St. Stephen's cau present at the sale, the sum of man to be able to eat humble ple, tract a valid monogamous mar-to hope that in those days St. two hundred dollars, ($200) even though he knows it would riage. The bills make a distine. Stephen's will keep alive the cash. This sum will be refunded only be for but a short period.
tion between marriages af Chris memory of the Chinese common on payment of the Purchase
tians conducted before the resoldier who is, I think; the reai gistrar and those solemnised by hero of this war.
at the St. Andrew's Church Hall. THANKS first-class ministers of religion.
The Warden then thanked Mr. Among the artists taking part There are still over 100,000 homes and Mrs. Bloss and all those who be Madame Anna Lovtsoffin Turkey in which polygamy still ruthless attacks by her fighting CASHIER'S LAPSE attended at the same time con- (soprano), Mr. V. Blokin (basse), prevails and 15 tolerated,
gratulating the 1937 Matriculation Prot. Harry Ore (planoforte). Mr. statistics published in Ankara re- Class on their success their ex-J. V. Braga (violin) and Mr. V. A.vent. aminations.
Japan has shown the world in general two things: that, she is by no
means 想
that she is country without scruples. The
price.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT power and
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THREE CASES OF CHOLERA
000's
forces, not excluding her air arm, on open towns and cities have j won for her the contempt.of the world, while the many statements made by the numerous spokesmen. have long since been treated as so many lies by the whole of the civilised world..
Misappropriated
Mr. Sloss was presented with a framed view of the school's site at
Municipal Money Stanley and Mre. Sloss received a
Wee Ban
a
Chinese porcelain Vase 日想 souvenir of the occasion.
PRIZE LIFT
Swee, formerly cashier employed by the Singapore AT THE moment the Japanese Municipality, was recently senter-
tion
Three cases of cholera were re- ported to the local health nu thorities on Tuesday; making 71 eases in all reported during recent NOW ENTIRELY qua
weeks.
EXHAUSTED
ода
Gold
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recital of Russian musle will
be held tomorrow evening at 9.15
Lovtsoff (plano-accordeon). .
100,000 POLYGAMOUS FAMILIES
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The reason is that the "multiple" weedings were contracted. before the promulgation of, the new Yung Stang, Kwok Chi To, Tsa Kemalist. Civil Code, in which poly- Yung Tal, Chu Yung Yu, Lee Wal gamy is banned. Pul. Kelvin Thomas, Ng Kia Chai, Ip Hung Ka.
1.
The statistics show that there are 3,305, 967 wives in Turkey, but Form IA:--Tong Koon Kun and only 3,160,367 husbands. The ex Chen Yen Shan (Equal Duces), Locess of wives is accounted for by Man Kit, Lai Chung Man, Chun polygamous households. Chi Yo Ip Ping Yue, Eric He, Ip
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The following were the prize are concentrating their atten- Iced to six weeks' rigorous impri-
01 Hankow .. The much sonment by Mr. H. A. Forrer, Dis- winners:-
for: "Head" ot Medals 6107 talked-about invasion
District Judge, of South triet
Criminal China has not materialised and Court,
charge of criminal School":----Osier Thomas and The
Nearly all Turks marry and most.. marry young. No less than 14.7 in our opinion it will never be breach of trust as a servant in Kal Seng.
Wel On Scholarship:-Liu Chin. Ting Yue. launched.
per cent. of youths and girls be- Japan has not auf respect of $686.
Fonn IB:--Wong Hing Sun. cient finance for such a campaign The Police stated that the ac- Barnett Scholarship:-Lim Miang
Hewitt Gold Medal for the Chin-tween the ages of 15 and 19 are married, while between 20 and 24 to begin with, and ever. if the cused's duty was to collect moneyTL. -
Mok Kon Bang Scholarship: To ese School:--Chu Hui Sze.
the percentage of married people. Upper A:-Chong Chiap Ping: country's coffers permitted such a for hawkers licences at the Haw
rises to 50.7, to 47 between 25 and step, there iskers' Depot, in Havelock Road.jbe awarded.
Warner History Prize: -Osler Essay:-Yang Jing Seng::
29, and to 97.5 between the ages of MAN-POWER the very seri-On June 15, he collected a sum of
Upper B. Làm Mang Tao 55 and 39. lack of $666 and when the collector ar- Thomas.
Form VI:-Osler Thomas and
EssayNg Wel Eng;
Divorces are not popular." Only man-power, for rived for the money, the accused the man-power admitted having. misappropriated The Kal Seng (Equal Duces), Liu
Upper C:-Tam Kong Ee: Essay. 85.735 women and 13,173 men have ¡Chin, Chan Kam Fai, Shing Yat
-Tan Khlang Koo;
had their marriages dissolved:"" of Japan has already been drain the amount..
Mr. M. V. Pillai, who appeared Bing, Lum Fak Huen. Ng Thong lau,
There are 1,049,837 widows.com- ed considerably.
Upper D: Chong Kin Tak for the accused, said that he had. Tam Kong Ee, Ho Hock Kim, Wong
Middle A-Chu Hut Sze, Ng Wel 'pared with only 110,414 widowers. however, paid back the amount Cho Hin, Tan Khiang Khoo, Khoo
Wah, Ma Chang Wen; Essay;-tim This is put down to the numerous Lay Kean Pen, Maniphandhu.
wars in which the country has Form V-Lim Mlang Tsu (Dux), Thuan Koo; Robert Chang, Mok Hing Yla, Lim Middle B-Lim Hee" Tau, Yan been involved since the beginning RAINFALL IN JUNE
800 Teu, Wong Cheng Yap, Ng Yaz Hsiung Ming, Yang Boon Hue; of the century.
No less than 8.241, centenarians The monthly rainfall report for Yee,
Blan Labs Huxley say: Lim, Hee, Trn;
are alive In Turkey and of these Middle-C-Kasame: June, based on readings taken at Thomas, Lou Kuo, Chen, Ngan
59 per cent, are women. 5 Shirts, from Macao on account of cholera: parture from Hankowa step that the Botanic Gardens, is as follows: Ching Lam. Tan, Ying Tek, Ng Wet Kusame;
One in every fifty inhabitants is was not of his own chocsing.
a cripple.
At Godowns" Nos. 23, 27. and 33 or The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon.
For Account of the Concerned. 232 PACKAGES MISCELLANEOUS
GOODS
Comprising:-
Singlets, Waistcoats.
Bocks, Handkerchiefs, Felt hats, Garters, Umbrellas, Leather Belts, Leather Suit cases, Leather and Rubber Shoes, Tooth Brushes, Torches, Torch Batteries, Bulba, Moulding, Mosquito Destroyer Pow- der. Etc...
Other diseases notified on Tues- day were four cases of dysentery, two cases of cerebro-spinal menin- gitis. three cases of measles, two cases of enteric fever and case of diphtheria.
one
It is interesting to note that General von Faulkenhausen, former, German military adviser to China, is of the opinion that the final victory' must be China's. have He made this statement in an
Just before his de against "arrivals interview
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Essay:--
Middle D-Tan Tjong Blong; EssayTau Tiong Thiam;
Lower A-Chu Yung Blan, Lau Po Hung, Kwok Chi To; Essay:-- Kwok Chi To:
Lower B-Ip Ping Yue, Mark Man Blu, Chang Hin Kwong: Es - say:-Wong Tu Jun;
BISHOP YU PIN COMES HOME
9.6.38, 13 inch; 10.6.38, 21; Eng. Maurice Chang.
Form TV-Alex Chang (Dux) 11.6.38, .06; 12.6.38, 22; 13.6.38, 01:
Ma Chang Wen. OF THE Generalisatino the Ger 14.6.33, 06: 15.8.38, .13; 16.6.38, 01: Chu Hui Sze,
man military expert has none 17.6.38, 32: 18.8.38, 07; 20.6.38, 58; Wong Hong Chung. Kom Choi Like 821.6.38,03; 22.638, 4 Total: Kuen, Ng Wei Wah, Tan Eng Hin, but the highest praise. many people General Von Faul-
Bishop Yu Pin, the Vicar ApoB- kenhausen is convinced that the Generalissimo Chiang is the one
Lower C-Athol Fong Essay: tolle of Nanking, who has spent can bring China to
several months travelling through Hau-Sik Yan c/o Bun Wah Hotel man, who
We feel it is hardly even more firmly together. for Hee Tau, Lerng Kel Him, Cheng Athol Fong 501; Ng Wan Kook c/o Fan Chuh victory.
The "Hewitt" Gold Medals Europe and America, is returning Lin, 11 Queen's Road, Wanchai; necessary for us to echo his hope every bomb dropped and every William Lim Wee Tau, Yao Halung Yew; 2403;1545; 3808: 7112; that the whole country would give shot-fred only serves to stiffen King. Tang Boon Hue, Owen Hong presented by the Old Boys Asso to China this week. He will not come to Hong Kong, for he will Hwang Hol San c/o Luk Kwok their leader unstinted support the determination to rid the Bling, Tan Eng Diin, Kuo Mens clation,
The Special Chinese Essay Prizes leave the French steamer on Hotel: "all from Shanghal; HI- They have already done so, "end"] country of a menace that has H.
Form: Hi-Lan Po Hung and were kindly given by the Hon. Mr. which he is travelling at Saigon
and go from there to Yunnanfu. LAMMERT BROS., debrandt. Peninsula Hotel, from In an indirect way the Japanese hung over it from time im-
AUCTIONEERS.
Tsingtao; 9306, from Tientsin. are also helping to weld China memorial Japanese interference. Athol Fong (Equa! Duces), Chu T. N. Chau.
(All More or Less Damaged).
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