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RICHES: ARE NOT AN END OF LIFE, BUT AN INSTRUMENT OF LIFE—If. W. Brecher,
the East; it has to bo admitted, thore Is
la a greator tondoney to wasto money then, at Home. The averaĝo younginan hero spends far more on pleasure, and perhaps on wines and fino
The silk which left hore by the raimont, than would be the caso P. and O. 8.8. Plassy on the 17th had he never como cast of Sucy May was delivered in Marseilles We read a contribution to an the 16th June at 6.30 a.m., London Journal, the other day, transit of 30 days. by its oorrospoúdont in Shang- Mon-of-war in harbour yester hai, and he dealt with the day dressed ship in honour of the subject' of "kooping pace
"with election of a new President In nssociates in better circum- Franco. At suusot the French gumboat Maliciouse rod u saluto stances, a fruitful source of of 21 guns, financial low-water for young mon and young married couples. out horo. Will a change over mako itself folt in this mode of life? Those who know the East will unhesitatingly answer "No." Alas that such should be tho case, and, worse still, that there should be signs of the tondency towards oxtravagance becoming moro marked as the years im
TWO-MINUTE
TALKS A Daily Tonic
FUTILITY,
Yot much that we do is futile It's truo. and therefore, unprofitable l
By ROBERT POWER
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Time foots away our hours, realise that there are no practical Yos, wo ballove this, for wo all results. A great talkor is a have it thrust upon our notice, little door," says the old proverb,
Hours wanted upon futilities "Its no use planting boiled are squandered hours. Wo ought potatoos said Spurgeon in his not to be spendthrifts of this John Ploughman," a mine of most precious commodity. Our rich common-sense. They'll novor hours
tucasured out, grow; it is indeed love's labour and aro givon 08 for, a Host, but we sed quito a lut of wise stewardship. To OX. people who are tremendously inust thom with amply projecle, Mr. M. J. Quist. Notherland busy with trifles. Thoy fuss and onervating pleasures, and plans not a minute to whleh orumblo into futility, shows Consul-General in Hongkong, ro- strive: buvo
But if we could add up no sonse of this value turned from one your's leave of spare."
or the absance and resumed charge of the results, they would be found seriousness of {fo.. the Consulate General on the to be nlmost nothing.
How words aro futile because To work is woll; but lot, us they are not backed up by deeda. 16th Instant.
labour wisely. Gifford's words Promises of hulp are gratefully- Giving the excuse that they in his pungent Satire will bear received by those in distress, but were only fishing for shrimps and quoting,
what a bittor sonso of thu futility "Still we persist; plough the of all invades tho mind if we are sinall fishi, lx sampau, mistresнes were fined $2 each by the Marine light and, and sow sood aftor let down." Botter not to have Magistrato this
morning on seed whore notte can over grow!" made any pledge of assistance charges of drolging in the harb
Futility is allied with folly, It then to gild the dark prospect our without permission. The off promises much-but gives nothing, with the rosy glow of Hopo. ences took place in Wanchal Bay. It makes a prodigious fuss and Futility multos a show but attracts a lot of attention, but given no resalt. It masquorados Harbour junk No. 2399. II. W. when accounts are cast there is as Reality whorous it is only It is the destroyer of The Government grant of $1,000 was damaged in a collision you nothing to show. Time has been Pretenca. each to Captain MucKechnie and torday with an unknown stoamor wasted, energy axponded, hopes Confidence; for how can Cliof Officer Robb, of the
all ends in trust a person who has lod us whilst sailing off Waglan. For-raised, and Sanning, sorver to indicate that tunately an-one, was injured, and smoke.
into expoctations which have the authorities are most symthe boat was able to make its
Much ory and little wool" expired in disappointment? pathetically inclined towards
Bo real, however humble your those who, in the pirate-infested way to Shaukiwan, whore the dosuribos very acourately the
accidont was reported to the deator in futilities. Wo may be attainments. To thine own self regions of South China wators, police.
fimpressed for a time, and in bo truo is the death-blow to uro risking their lhtubs and their|
clined to think that Mr. Sa and futility. It is the whole difference lives in porforming a very s This wook's. Public Lecture of So is really a wonderful fellow, botweon the man who honours sontial part in the trado of this part the Hongkong Lodge of the
He talks so loudly; has always a his pretensions with attainmont of the world. What those rika Theosophical Society, 16, Queen's wonderful schomo in hand is and the one who is always golug aro we all know only too well. Rd. Central, on Wednesday June darting hither and thither like a to do so much and in reality does There is a great deal of wisdom The history of the past few yeare 18th, at 5.45 pm, will be on busy boo, but then gradually we so little.
contains any grim pages, tull- in the letter of a correspondenting of men who have been maimed:
"Moods and their Control,“ All; who wrote to us yesterday on the and others who have laid down be followed by the Annual Meet NO FASCIST TERRORISM,
are welcome. The Locturo will subject of thrift. Without desir-their lives in combat with those ing of Membora, def.
posts. By this time, we think it.
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MOSUL DEADLOCK.
League's Help to be Invoked.
London, June 16, In the House of Commona, replying to questions with regard to the breakdown of the Mosul negotiations at Constantinople, Mr. MacDonald said that as soon as the dine months period allowed for direct negotiations elapsed the Government would invite the League of Nations to decide the Turco-iraquian frontier, Meanwhile, they pro- posed to communicate with the Turkish Government ou the mattor in ordor to smooth over any difficultios.--Reuter.
ing to appear conuarious of the will be genorally concoded that spirit of gaiety that animates the the Government has shown its named Kwok Shan, was charged The minster of the s.s. Yan Ön,'
Committee of Control Appointed. younger members of ♫ com-anxioly to do all it can on manity, one can query whethior bohalf of the mon who run these before the Marine Magistrale,
Rome, June 16, In consequence of mutional they realise the responsibilities ed and a scale of grants drawn up the direct approach to the south- risks. Escorts have barn provid- this morning, with anchoring in of life, the virtues of moderation for the dependents of those killed orn fairway, thus causing, au ob- ugitation in the Mattuutti case, Defondunt said he Signor Mussolini has appointed a oven in our pleasures, and the and for those who happen to suffer had boor sailing out of Hong temporary directory of the Fascist
injury. But what makes those duty they owe themselves in latest grants all the moru gratify. Įkong for eight years. He was movement, composed of 'eloven by the Treaty of Lausanne had providing against want in the ing is that, as the Assistant Secre going to the Standard Oil Commombers, the object of which is Jaler yours of their sojourn on tary of the Coast Officers' Cuild pany's wharf at West Point and to ensure that the strongth of shall be usod in this earth. For a man to become points out, there was no obligation water could not get in too close.sccordance with the direction of
as he was drawing 18 foot of Fascism un the Government's part to pay
the leadors. Benter. [depondont on the State, ar loava That invests the act with He was cautioned,
Rome, June 16,"" others in that position, he must the groutor valua and makes it all.
In connection with the have failed to achieve the first the mure appociated. The Gov
Mateotti alfair, the Communists principle of unselfish existence.ernment is evidently willing to du
are posting appeals to the work- its utmost for those marinors. In some cases the failure is whose life is by no means a bod
ing olaszos and discussing the advisability of a gonoral #triko, beyond the control of the in-of roses these days. And the at the Kowloon Magistracy this and of the entire police force and dividual, but in how many others public will, wo are sure, fully on
nation organising to find the dorse the attitude Is it due to deliberate neglect.
missing Deputy, alive or dead. Renter. of procaution, The idea of State The "Test." bonefits for the necessitous is a sublime
one, provided it is
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NO REAR LIGHT.
!
A MOTORIST FINED. Mr. E. D. Shanks was charged morning, before Mr. E. W. Hamil is taking upon, with having no roar light showing on his motor car at 10.45 p.hi, on the night of May 13th,
In Suliebury Road. Kowloon.
Dofondant, who pleaded guilty, statedthatall his electric bulbs had
chased a bulb,
but under the circumstancos a
REGISTRATION OF CHINESE.
Unpopular Canadian Regulation.
Victoria, Juno 16. Counsel for Vancouver and local Chinese business mon havo the Immigration Department lodged a formal complaint with
tlons requiring all Chinoso against the Government rogula-
Arrests Made. The "glorious uncertainty of ericket has never boon nore
Rome, June 16, Soveral arrests have been made never abused. Unfortunately the first of the Test matches between boon stolen. Immediately the include Signor Dumini, Secretary
eloquently illustrated than in lio
Hn the Matteotti caso, Those thought of such charity ofton England and South Africa, which LADIES SECTION." "HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDING. loads-to-neglect of effort towards due to finish to-day. First constable drew his attention to
independence, and that is why line store, of 198, to be followed to the Kowloon Garage and pur Government Press Office and the photographe; with a synopsis of came the home side's remarkably the absence of-light-he-proceeded to Signor Rosal, who has just-nationals-to-register before tho rosigned the headship of the and of June, giving their some have challenged the ul- by the sensatipual collapse of the FOR EVERYTHING THAT IS SMART
"His Worship pointed out that Directorate of the Fascist Party, personal history. timato benefit of relief on African batsmen,, who.. with the
the fact remained that the car also been issued for the arcost of zogulations discriminate against It is reported that a warrant has
Tho complainants Bay the help of 11 from "Mr. Extras' AND DAINTY. FOR LADIES' WEAR. comprehensive sealo.. We ob-
had been driven without a light, Rossi, whose whoreabouts are, naturalized Chinoso, and aggort could only compile a round serve in the abuse of the dolo thirty, which, it is interesting
An exciting search is being and prosecutions be welcomed to. that the measure will be ignored For many years we have made system at Home an instance of to note, is precisely the samo nominal fing of 85 would be im however, unknown. a special study of Lingerie, the pernicious result of this Test record in their own country,)
ligure as The Africans lowest posed.
conducted for Signor Fillipelli, tost the legality of the provisions. who left Rome aboard the Ples-Reuter and have a world-wide reputa- jabsence of incentive towards this ecore being modo against
train. The police stopped and tion for the style, character offort. Thus, however grand the England In 1896. England's
soarched the train at Lodi, but and finish of our. Underwear, ideals of a Socialist programme, lowest score against the Africans
Fillipalli had vanished, Telo- al Only reliable quality materials the working of a
i8 76.
Loods in 1907.
A USEFUL PUBLICATION.
grains despatched to Piaconza system of are used, and the cut and somothing for everybody" island's
Against the Australians, Eng-
and Milan ordering his arrost lowost total 18 45. The South China Lithographio olioited the information that workmanship are perfect. |bristling with difficultios, and itinado at Sydney in 1886, whilst Pross has produced a very useful Fillipelli hired a car at Piaconza, will require several cycles of the Australians' smallest scuro map of Hongkong Island, Victoria whence all trace of him was
against England is 36, at City, the harbour, and Kowloon.toat-Reuter.
nearer the goal of an ultimate the present. Test match, the and on a sufficiently large scalo
Africans have shown by thoir to Utopia..
the make roforonco easy, splendid second innings recovery measurement boing 82- by 31 Conditions being as they are, that they uro determined not to inches.
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BOXER FUNDS ALLOCATION,
Obstructive Tactics. Fail.
London, Juno 16.
IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.
RESOLUTIONS.
Opposition Sharpen Their Swords.
London, June 18.. Notwithstanding & Govern- mont rovorse in an unimportant division, the members of tho House of Commons to-day, word listless, saving up their energles for the full debate on the Imperial Conference resolutions on Tues- day and Wednesday. The Op- position, anticipating a contest of particular kuonnoss, has put down many motions covering all phases of the decisione, but is poss simplify business it is expected Do dosisions will be taken until Wednesday night, and only on three or four representative
it hohoves every one of us to suffer defost without making a The map embraces Hongkong's strive to avoidi
fight for the points. For the logs businoes quarter from Jubiloo becoming ย of only four wickets they have Road to Taikoo Dock, and possiblo burdon on others. knocked up 274, thus being 134 Shaukiwan, the Poak, and Kow- In the House of Commons, Thrift lies at the rapt of all behind England's first-innings loon from Yaumati to Kowloon, moving the second reading of the success, and it is a lesson that total. They now have all today Dook, with all roads given, and China Indemnity Bill, providing boforo them, and though the odds now house numbers on the Peak, for the allocation of the Boxer In are greatly in our favour, wo The principal buildings, offices, demnity to the educatio of Chin With the tendency to-day for never know what will happen. wharvos and piers are shown; as Mr. Ponsonby foreshadowed higher wages and salaries, and a There Test matches are each of well as truoys and moorings in the appointment of a committee to higher standard of living, wo see laid down that if the teams are clamations, projected and in pro-
throo days duration, but it is the harbour, and the now re-investigate-moans of scouring a satisfactory administration of the everywhere a greater expenditure level at the end of the fourth gress. Inset is a smaller map of fund IIe declared that Chinese co-oporation was being invited, of money on mero luxuries. If game, then the Afth must be Hongkong leluud this be within limits, no-one can played to a finish.
This map is on sale at all book and a Chinoso member would be stores and at the South China Invited to join the committee. cavil at the seeking for Rurceaso
Morning Post, for $3 unmounted Mr. Ponsonby referred to a and $6 mounted Wo cab ro-motion for rejection on the paper, In the third round of the Davir reliable guide to the topography lodged with a view to raising the 3. matches to E, and now meets commend it to seekers after a walch presumably had been Cup, Denmark defeated Italy by and highways and by ways of trade marks question, and stated Czecho Slovakin.
of toll or worry, but - thoro ja MOTOR MISHAPS, an unfortunato tendency to over LADY DRIVER'S ILL-LUCK. stop the boundary between A car owned and driven by Ma moderato pursuit of pleasure dane Lily knocked down and the Colony. and unwiso. waste of wealth injured a Chinese on the Castle Essentially, this is selfishness of Poak Road near Cheungshawan yesterday." Tho "injured man
a large scale, for thord is much was taken to the Government that can be done with one's Civil Hospital.
'AMERICA AND JAPAN,
Washington, June 16. We are Sole Agents for the "VOGETTE"!" which we woulth towards the bottormont A Chinese was knocked down Mr. Hughes has handed Mr. of conditions all around, and and injured by a motor cur be- Hanihara the American reply to recommend as the most perfect sitting stocking made.
howovor humblo our contribution longing to the China Motor Bus the Japanese Noto of protest
Company, yostomday,
* Pello against the oxolusion: law. --
Boutor's American Borvíce,
It can sorvó a tsuful purpose. In Btfoot.
resolutions. Reuter,
DENMARK VS. ITALY.
A Close Contest.::
Copenhagen, June 16.
that while the Government. The results of the singles were did not wish to minimise the Da Morpurgo (Italy)boat Tegner Importance of the trade marks (Denmark) bythrea controversy they did not think sota. Poterson (Denma those funds should be used Colombo (Italy) by three straight
de lover for the settlement of ents. Toguer boat Colombo by, outstanding questions with three sets to ano. Do Morpurgo Chun,
beat Fotorson by three sucpesel va The Housd defeated the motion sote. Finally in to doubles for rejection, and the Bill passed Daños beat the Imunna, by Thre its sooond reading.--Reuters Bele to ono Bouterte