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LAMMERTS' "AUCTIONS
Insect Life In Colony
PUBLIC AUCTION. INSTRUCTIVE TALK
TO Y'S MEN
EXECUTIVE YUAN
MEETING
PROVINCIAL GOVT. CHANGES
CHUNGKING, Sept. 11 (Central) A talk on the insect life of the-Two changes in the Kansu Pro-
THE Undersigned have received Colony was given before the week-vincial Government and the Sze-
instructions
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
Friday, the 13th September. 1940 commencing at 11 am,
at their Sales Room, No. 2 Con- naught Road Central, Second Floor.
A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND SUNDRIES
Terins: Cash on Delivery."
30 VARIETIES
ly tiffin meeting of the Y's Men's chwan administration were made Club, at St. Francis Hotel yes-
by the Executive Yuan At Its terday, by Mr, Edward Shim.,,
meeting yesterday.
Mr. Chen Kuo-lians, MA. Mr Shim, who is connected with Columbia University, formerly Imperial Chemical Industries, Commissioner of Education for illustrated his lecture from his Hopel was appointed Comml specimen box, showing some 30 stoner of Finance of the Kan varieties of common insect pests of Provincial Government to succeed Hongkong.
Mr.” Liang Ching-shun, The speaker gave a short dis Mr. Xu Chung-ying was named course also on various insecticides Mayor of Chengtu, aucceeding Mr. ina tungicides that may be em-Yang Chuen-yu. ployed to combat, insect pests in the Colony's gardens. Principal of these is the Katakilla insecticide prepared by the Imperial Chemi- cal Industries (China) Ltd.
SPEAKER
THANKED
THRIFT DRIVE
IN CHINA
GENERAL
INVASION OF INDO-CHINA WILL BE VERY COSTLY
ten
"Japan will face a costly undertaking if she ever tries to land forces in French Indo-China and to move men and equipment "across that bountry into China, according to Andre Savary, we'l- known French resident who returned last Sunday from French Indo-China where he served with the French army for months, writes Felfr Gonzales in the Manila Bulletin,
After securing his domobilization papers, he stayed in Hanoi several days and had occasion to observe conditions be fore he left the capital of the French colony on Aug. 20,
He said both Frenchmen and fand has thousands of trucks, There natives In Indo-China are calm in is sufficient man power.... the face of Japanese pressure, but The Far Eastern squadron, with French as well as colonial troops two cruisers and auxiliary cratt. stand ready to defend the colony has been augmented with minor to the last in the event of an at- vessels which have been armed tack,'
and converted into minesweepers, minelayers, patrol boats, dispatch vessels, and other auxiliary naval craft, he stated. The entire coast- line of the colony is well patrol- led and portions have been mined,
MERKLY BLUFFING
EVERYTHING DONE
*
The general opinion, however appears to be that the Japanese are merely bluffing as they have tried twice previously since July 15. While no one could predict exactly what will happen, he de-
In view of these measures clared the consensus 18 that Ja
Frenchmen hy the colony feel as- pan will try to get as many advan Mr. K. F. Wong, thanking the CHUNGKING, Sept. 12 (Central)tages as she can without actually sured that everything possible has been done to protect the colony speaker, said that he had been-Dr. HH. Kung, Vice-President of fighting for them.
against aggression. Frenchmen in|| very much enlightened by the lec- the Executive Yuan and president en two occasions previously be indo-China still consider Germany ture on beetles, being one of the of the newly organised Thrift and recalled, the Japanese made it and Italy as their enemies, and LAMMERT BROS., many residents of the Colony who National Reconstruction Savings appear they delivered ultimatums they tolerate the Vichy govern- thought the only bugs to be found Corps, has circularised a telegram to the colonial zovernment, only ment only because they belleve here were "big bugs" and "small instructing all municipalities and to state later that they had merely this government "will fall dead on bugs"!
provinces in Free China to form made requests when their demands
itg feet," Savary reports. With re- similar corps the latest by Sept. were turned down,
ference to Admiral Decoux, he said 15 in order to expedite the economy The French government in Indo-French residents in Indo-China savings campaign."
China has dealt firmly with the consider the new governor of the Japanese and made it clear colony a "fine Frenchman.” troops can be landed. On one oc- cosion there were two transports and two minesweepers off Has phong but owing to the firmness of the government. no troops were landed, Savary sald
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S'HAI CHOLERA
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A savings contest, in which the Thrift and National Reconstruc-
RESTRICTIONS tion Savings Corps in various
Quarantine restrictions have places will participate, will shortly been imposed by the Chinese be held. Maritime Customs. Shanghai, against arrivals from Hongkong on.. account of cholera,
49 CASES
St. Andrew's Fellowship Activities
The following is the Return of notifiable diseases notified as hav- ing occurred in the Colony during the 24 hours ended at midnight on
The October Programme of St. Enteric Fever: nine cases: Dysen-Andrew's Fellowship has just been tery, eight cases; Tuberculosis, 40 published. The main items of in- terest are: A Social in aid of the
at their Sales Room, No. 35, Han-September 11-Cholera 49 cases; kow Road, Kowloon.
A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
cases.
Speaking of internal conditions in the colony, Savary declared that there can be no fear of trouble from the natives as these feel that they are fairly treated and can expect no better treatment from either the Japanese or the Chin- ese.
GENERAL BELIEF
Although the general belief Is that Japan will not try anything
FIRM HOLD drastle. Indo-China, the fact
Furthermore, no fear of upris- that regionul commanders of the Japanese could start incidents ings or revolutions can be enter- made it rather uncertain as to tained owing to the firm hold whether a campaign in Indo-China which the government has on the 'people and 'due to the presence of might be anticipated.
Savary pointed out that mem-French troops which are more B.W.OF. on Tuesday, October 8, a bers of the Japanese commission than adequate to maintain peace Card Night for Bridge and Whist in French Indo-China are divided
and order, enthusiasts on October 2 at 8.30, as to the policy to be followed. Liying conditions continue nor- pp. a "Bee" Night on Wednes-while the chairman is for modera- mal, he reported, although the Drawing Room, Bed-Room Din
day, Oct 18, and on the following tion, his assistant is for drastie cost of living has gone up since ing Room and Office Furniture,
Wednesday a Talk with lantern measures.
the war. People appear contented. Carpets, Rugs, Wardrobe and
slides.
It is possible that French Indo-and business goes on as usual. The Cabin "Trunks, Ornaments. Curios,|
The weekly meetings of St. An-China may become a battleground northern provinces continue to be Electric Fans and Lamps, E P., tion of the British Fleet was drew's Fellowship of Youth have Brass,
for Japanese and Chinese forces, almost self-aumicient, doing prac Glass and Procelain formally taken over "yesterday by also been incorporated in the pro- Ware, Gramophones and Records, Vice-Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton. gramme and on Monday next, Mr. little doubt that as soon as Ja-portation. He found very Uttle. Cameras, Cutlery, Pictures, Cook- C.B., D.3.0, from Admiral Sir Gordon Gardiner, B. Com., willį ing Utensils, etc., etc.
Percy Noble, K.C.B. The change address this meeting on Should panese forces are landed along the change in conditions as compared over of command was not marked we Pray for Victory. The meeting border and try to drive the Japan-
coast the Chinese will cross the with pre-war days.
by any special ceremony.
takes place at 6.15 p.m. every
ese of: While he was in Indo-
comprising-
also
A FEW PIECES OF BLACKWOOD
FURNITURE. N
and
1 Enamel Bath
1 Remington Typewriter
1 Pair Binoculars
1 Iron Sate
2 Porcelain Wash Basins
1 R.C.A. Radio-gram
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AUCTIONEERS.
VICE-ADMIRAL SIR CLAYTON TAKES OVER COMMAND
Command of the Far East Sta-
he agreed, as there seems to be really no importation, and no ex-
"Sir Geoffrey, it will be remem-Monday in St. Andrew's Church China, however, he did not hear
bered, was until recently, Vice-Hall.
of any massing of Chinese troopa
were any border violations these were purely unintentional, Savary said.
Admiral of the First Battle Squa- It is pointed out that St. An-along the border. and if there dron of the Home Fleet, and was drew's Fellowship is now function- previously second in command offing fully and new members are the Mediterranean Fleet..
always welćome. The club, which, is situated in the St. Andrew's Church Hall Bullding is open. day from 10 am. till 11 pm.
SALT USED IN
"
AIRPORT
and
Hockey
TROOPS READY
to him, and that is that the!
Facilities. for. Lawn and Table One thing is certain, according Tennis, Badminton are available to members. Light French army and colonial troops Refreshments can always be ob- are ready to defend Indo-China
CONSTRUCTION tained in the Club Rooms at and while they may not be equip
Aeroplane runways have..opened
moderate prices.
Those Interested may have fur-
up a new market for salt in Cana-ther particulars by writing to G.
ped for long" sustained fighting. they can take the invaston costly. All positions are manned, and
da, according to the Department H. P. Gardiner, Hon. Sec., St. those that are not can be manned of Mines and Resources, Ottawa, Andrew's Fellowship, St. Andrew's, in a few hours, he said. The army which reports that salt-stabilized Nathan Road, Kowloon.
bases for runways were prepared
at several new alzields in the Do- minion during 1999.
The successful use of a mixture of salt and clay as a stabiliser for the foundations of highways, and for a surface veneer for gravel
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THE
air runways,
The firmness of a runway is a and the HE Undersigned have received primary consideration
instructions
increased demand for landing places for aircraft has created" a potential fela for. salt,
to sell by
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Con
Balt, has been used to facilitate winter automobile travel, during the past few years.
The salt la mixed with sand which is piled each fall at regu-
is equipped with mechanized units.
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PRISONERS IN GERMANY POORLY FED: REPORT BY TWO AMERICANS
VICHY, Sept. 2-Louis Wehrle and Albert Raymond, the last two Americans to be released from German prison camps, arriy- ed here today via Geneva, after their liberation from the main camp of French officers on a wind-swept, sandy plain in Bilesia. 40 inlles northwest of Dresden."
Both were volunteer ambulance drivers, captured with the French at Ardennes while they were trying to evacuate the Anne Morgan American women's refugee relief unit. Wehrle was 30 pounds": thinnţa”
Wednesday, the 18th September, lar intervals along main highways, than when he entered the prison
1940
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“FORCED TO WORK "The non-commissioned
pri.
and it has been found that even camp. "The prisoners are badlysoners are forced to work in fac- In the coldest of weather the sand underfed," he said, "They need tories, fields and mines, but the in ples which have been so treat-help now. They got just enough | officers are leniently disciplined ed remains loose and free nowing, to stay alive." thus allowing easy distribution on the icy roadways.
THE WEATHER
The maximum temperature yes- terday was 82 and the minimum 75 compared with 87 and 70 on Wednesday.
DAILY RATIONS. Standard daily rations, he said, were a cup of ersatz coffee with ja spoonful of jam in the morning: a half-cup of soup, a little meat and a few potatoes at noon; and
and not obliged to work. We Americans were held longer be cause Laurence Jump, when re- leased to help the United States consul in Stuttgart, left Germany and went to Finland, attempting to get a boat to America.
a. slice of sausage, a teaspoonful "We Americans were questioned of lard or margarine, and one as to why Americans volunteered ritth of a loaf of bread at 6 pm, for France and not Germany. We The 8,000 French officers in the were also asked when America Total rainfall since Jan. 1 is
Silesian camp· have "organized would enter the war. But the der- 110,80 against an average of 71.34.
The Royal Observatory report schools with lecture courses to mans were generally very polste
keep themselves busy so that they to Americans. states:
A moderate anti-cyclone covers can forget their hunger. Thers are China, and pressure also remains special courses in agronomy, book. high to the south-east of Japan keeping, philosophy, history, law, The typhoon is moving northe- and political economy. University east across Central Japati, and a professors among the officer-pri- trough, of low pressure extends soners are the teachers Wehrlethorities ordered us to buy from Luzon to the Mariana Islands.related,
After, we reached Switzer - land, wo were mistaken for German parachutista because we wore our ambulance corps. uniformised the Swiss
civilian dethes.”
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