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AMERICA'S AIR FORCES.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1925.
we cannot escape the feeling that professional pessimism in this case [ía very largely a state of mind super. Induced by the spectacle of con- tinuous trimming down,. though this process may not, have been carried to excess. Some of recent reports from America have
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PLEASURE IS FAR SWEETER AS A RECREATION THAN AS A BUSI- NESS.-R. D. Hitchcock,
The opening rate of the dollar on demand to-day is 2s. 4.7/16d.
Baggested that the moralo of The 8.8. Fatshan is to depart the Army and Navy have been for Canton at 8 a.m. to-morrow. seriously affected by the recent
criticisms, and it is easy to realise "It is notified that the name of| that dissatisfaction amongst tho Asla Commercial, and Dov- officers is bad for either of the sorboon struck off the Register.
elopment Company, Limited, has
vices.
We may be sure, however, that the experts who have now re-
The racont order proclaiming ported on the subject will have paid the Philippine Islande to be places aspecial attention to the need of jat which an infectious or con- maintaining the country's defences been rescinded.
tagious disease prevailed, has
in as high a state of efficiency as possible, and as their recommenda-
The Chief Justice has appointed tions are put into force there' will Mr. E. L. Agassiz to be a Com- probably be a lessening of the criti-missioner to administer oaths so long as ho holds the office of cisms which have of late been open- Official Receiver. ly voiced and spread broadcast all over the world.
His Excellenoy the Governor will receive an official welcome "The War On Germs. from the Elders of the Now Ter- Have all the suggested im-ritorios (North District) this aftor- anunitios obtained by vaccina- noon. The ceremony will tako tions and inoculations been more place in Taipo Market at 4.30. fancies? So one would gather
from the latest theory advanced
by a scientific investigator; and It will be learnt with much if his researches prove to be along regret that the Rev. E. K. Quick correct lines it would appear that leaves the colony on December much of our complacent conclu-16th, and is not returning. He sions will have to be revised. He preaches his last sermon in the claims to have provod "local im-Cathedral to-morrow ovoning. munity", and his name is Dr. A. Bosrodka. He is working on bacteriological lines in the Pas-
There will be a public lecture Monday, December 7th, at 5.30 at the Helena May Institute on
tour Instituto at Paris. Briefly: his discovery is that many germs So much has been said and attack spacific parts of the body given by Professor J. L.
and are deadly only when therein Man in Borneo".
Shellshear, D.S.O., entitled “Early| written regarding the serial forces introduced. Thus, anthrax germs free.-Adet.
Admittanco of the United States, of late that which he used in vivisection ex- more than usual interest has been injected under the skin, but had periments caused the disease when
The Hongkong Male Voice centred on the investigations being no effect in the lungs or other Choir is to assist at the second carried out by the Air Board ap-organs, The learned doctor as-concert, in aid of St. John's sumes that typhoid inoculation is Cathedral Fund on Wodnesday pointed by President Coolidge to inoflective when performed on the next, at 6 pm. The soloists will investigate the whole question of arm, as je usually done, and be Mrs. Minney, Mr. Li Chor-chi | aerial defence. Colonel Mitchell, should be an intestinal injection. and Mr. H. E. Gardner.
Presumably smallpox vaccination who has been figuring prominently is effective as it is correctly per-f in the matter, has been especially formed on the skin. In view of
Lieut. D. A. Searle, 1st Bn. the common practice of merely East Surrey Regt., rejoined the trenchant in his criticisms, whilst skin-deep inoculations we trust Unit from a course of instruction
AT ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE
His Excellency the Governor (extreme right) is hore-seen. with the Bishop of Victoria and tho Rov. W. H. Hewitt, Wardon of St. Sophen's College, on the occasion of the unveiling at the College of a portrait of the late Mr. Chau Blu-ki. (Photo: Ming Yuon).
GOAL FOR THE NAVY.
This snapshot shows the South China goalie beaten when, in the Lai Wah Cup Compotition, the Navy scored their first goal on Saturday," (Photo: Ming Yuen),
SURREYS' SPORTS.
RUBBER PRODUCTION,
MACKLEWORTH WINS THREE RACES.
EXPORTATION ANNOUNCE MENT A SURPRISE,
Buch interest was yesterday
London, Dec. 3
it will be recalled that recently that Dr. Bearedka's theory is not, at Home per the s.s. City of Cairo.centred in the annual athletic The Colonial Office rubber' ex- Lieutenant Wade, the world flier, after all, flawless. Otherwise, as Lieut. C. J. Yoo, of the same
his friends claim, the present Regiment, returned from a simi- sports of the 1st Battalion Eastportation announcement has come. declared that he was leaving the methods of doctors in fighting lar course of instruction, per the Surrcy Regiment, held at Sookua as a surprise. The Evening service through lack of opportunity, discaso germa will be revalu-8.8. Kashgar.
poo. Some excellent sport was wit- | Ștandard's political correspondent tionisod. and another officer asserted that the
nessed, and very keen rivalry was states that exceptional speculation United States ranked as low as
Lonely Out-Stations,
A report of the release of an-
The on the rubber market attracted eighth among the Powers as re- The unfortunate death of Police other batch of nine students kid displayed in all events.
Sergeant Blackman under tragic napped from the Pui Ying College, Smith's Cup was won by 1/C. official consideration some time ago gards aviation. In spite of all
circumstances in the lonely out-and also eleven other persons, Mackloworth, with 12 points to hts and the announcement was mado
with the full acquiescence of tha~~- these strictures, however, the re station of Saikung suggests the has been made to the Canton Go credit.
Ceylon and Malaya Governments. port of the Air Board, just issued, thought that there ought to be vernment by Li Fook-lum. The contains no proposals for any radi- two European police officers in liberated people have safely ar-
every out-station. If Sergeant rived in Canton. Blackman had had a fellow officer,|
cal overhauling of the air services, although it makes constructive sug- gestions to remove the present causes of dissatisfaction.
thero is a strong possibility that
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It is added that neither the British,
At the conclusion of the events, Mrs. Russell Brown distributed Ithe prizes, and in response to a re- Ceylon or Malaya authorities have quest made by Lt. Col. Montague taken account of the exact effect Bates, she was given three rousing of the production as it cannot be he would not have become quito We (says bt. John's Cathedral cheers.
estimated until more exact Informa so low-spirited as the result of his Notes) regret that the Cathedral Lieut.-Col. F. S. Montague Bates tion has been received from rubber fever attack and that he would Architect reports that. St. Peter's was president of the Sports' Com estates. Doubt is expressed in: not have taken his life. There Church is in an unsafe condition. mittee. The judges were. Major other quarters as to whether, with have been one or two sad hap-The council of the Church have R. S. S. Paton, Major J. F. Drake, a shortage of labour, many of the the States, numbers of officers have penings in out-police stations in recently sanctioned urgent re- bren ready to voire such sentiments past years, all of which go to pairs costing almost two thousand Capt, J. O. Carpenter, M. C., Capt. estates are able to work to the one G. W. Kent, 2nd-Lieut. D. St. A, hundred per cent. standard.— as have been expressed by Colonel Suggest that, for the sake of dollars. An appeal is to be made Campbell, 2nd. Lieut. J. M. Coates, Reuter.
According recent news from
DRINK IN CLUBS.
companionship and safety, two immediately to raise this sum. European police officers ought to be at the stations together. The sad Tai O tragedy, some years ago, was the cause of tolophonic of communfcation being installed centred and it is unfortunately true that we only make improvements as the the result of bitter experience. In
Mitchell and others, provided they were assured that they would not be quoted and thus get into dim- culties, Seemingly, much the complaint has around allegations' that Government has been carrying a number of the out-stations there
are. married mon with their wives
HOME SECRETARY'S QUANDARY.
London, 7th November:
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Capt. P. H. Drake Brockman, Capt. D. J. Alfree, Capt. C. D. Armstrong, M.C., Lieut. R. A. Chidson, Lieut. J. R. A. Tug of War (110 stone).—1, “A” Cockayne, 2nd-Lieut. H. Dickens; Co.; 2, "C" Co. Starter: Capt, G. E. Swinton, M.C.;
Tug of War (120 stone).-1, "A"
Marshalls: C.S.M. Silver, M.M., || Co.; 2, "B" Co.
Tug of War (catch weights), y... C.S.M. Estall, M.C., C.S.M, Parks, C.Q.M.S, Child, D.C.M., C.S.M.Park Battery (Sikhs); 2, Park Bat- Dorsett C.S.M. Wright, C.Q.M.S.tery (Mohammedana),
Keepers: R.Q.M.S.
its economy programme too far in and when the officer is out on am between the Dovil and theStripp, C.Q.M.S. Franklin; Record Half Mile.-1, Bdsman. Han
course.
Chandler, nan; 2, 1/c. Griffith; 3, Plc. SI-
Children's Race (girls under n
-1, Jessie Charles: 2, Ivy Prosser. Girls over 10.-1, Doria Hunt;
Boys under 10-1, Donald Wright; 2, Jock Stripp.
Boys over 10.-1, Laurenço Oram; 2, Morris Chandler.
Pillow fighting over water-1, Pte. Johnson; 2, Drm, Shasdoll.
regard to the Army and Navy in duty the wife is the only Eur-doop sea," said Sir William (OR) Q.M.S. Charlesworth; whilst monds. general and the air forces in part-opean person left in the station. Joynoon Hicks, replying to a de-R.S.M. Maynard was clerk of the In some of the other stations, putation of Unionist and other cular. 1 is recognised that, it is single men are an lonely duty. clubs with reference to drink ro- right and proper to place the ser-Wo seriously suggest that it striction.
The results were as follows: 100 Yards Race,-1, L/c. Mackle‹ 2, Violet Vant. The leader of the deputation, vices on a peace-time footing, but ought to be an infallible rule
for two white men to be together Sir Herbert Kield, Chairman of Worth; 2; Drm, Hutchins; 8, Pte. even assuming that the size of the in every atation. If we take Ping the Association of Conservative Terro. establishments is adequate, it has Shan, Au Tau, Sheung Shui, Clubs, had urged that the mattor Sack Race.-1, Pte. Lobjoit; 2. been said that quality has been per-0, Cheung Chow and all the other ed that Unionists club men wore
Saikung, Shatankok, Shatin, Tai could not brook delay and declar-Pte. Loft; 3, L/e. Scriven.
Throwing the Cricket Ball,-1, mitted to deteriorate. As a matter out-stations of the New Territo determined, if justice was denied Pie Grivett; 2, L/c. Masters: 3 of course, both services have been ries, as well as some of the more or unduly delayed, that it was Pte Roberts. Distance: 86% yards, One Mile-1, Bdsman, Hannon;
lonely stations on the Hongkong impossible to adviso the clubmon reduced following the war, and, side, such as Stanley, etc., we to continue to support members worth; 2, Drm. Hutchina; 3, Pte Hesterman.
220 Yards Race.-1, L/c. Mackle-2, Mohamed Gussingh; 3, Pto. naturally, no enthusiastic ofear find that there are quite a num- of the House of Commons, or can- Wood.
Tilting the Bucket-1, Ptes, bor of them out of the roach of didates, who would not definitely likes reduction. Another point has the Colony's ordinary social life, pledge their support to their do-nan; 2, Ptc. Moore: 8, Pte Terro.
Long Jump.--1, Bandaman Han. Roberts and Sandell 2, L/cs. concerned the using up of vast where a. lonely man or a lonely mands.
Cooper and Seriven; 3, L/c. Sher- Three Legged Face-1, Ptes. wood and Pte. Alrod. quantities of material and equipman and his wife have far too The Homo Secretary, in the Sandall and Roberts; 2; Ptes. Hurdle Race-1, L/c. Mackle-
little to cheer or divert them. course of his reply, rebuked Sir ment left on hand after the war, The question of safety also anters, Herbert Nield for the tone of hooper and Muffett; B, L/cs. Hicka worth; 2, Pte. Hutchins; 3, Ptc..
Cooper. At remarks.
Old Soldiers' Race-1, 1/5 Ladies' Bace (80 yards)-1, Sir Herbert Nield said he had Hicks; 2, Sergt. Lee; 3. Pte. Joiner, Miss D. Oram; 2, Mrs. Hicks; 3, road from a statement which was a minimised form of the original Pte. Johnson; 3, Pte. Kavanagh.
Boot Raco,-1, L/c, Seriven; 2,
Relay Raco-1, Bund; 2, "B Co.; 3, Drums.
Obstacle Race.1, L/c. Scriven;
and although much of this has now somewhat, into the matter.
last two white men to every station should be provided for,
draft.
Boon
and Masters.
Mra. Parks.
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been disposed of, it is said that the Coolidge economy programme has interfered with the securing of new' aupplies. None of these matters; It is notified that from 1st Jan- Sir William Joynson Hicks has Quarter Mile-L/c, Mackle
a deputation of worth; 2, Bdsman, Wood; 3, Bds- are mentioned in the brief telegram uary, 1926, the adopted longitude since
and temperance of the Royal Observatory, Hong- Church
orman Hatching.
2, Pto. Anderson; 3, L/c. Cooper, which we have received reporting kong, will be 7h 36m 41.250. East ganisations which opposed the
Putting the Shot-1, L/c. Bran;
Consolation.--I, Drm. O. Parker: the decisions reached as a result of Greenwich, in place of 7h 36m extension of drinking facilities in 2, Bdsman, Wareham; 8, Pte. 2, Drm. Bowles; 3, Sergt. Ridgore." Band-Race-1, Edeman. Bull; of the Air Board's investigations, Bordeaur rythmic time-signals the previous deputation, that the
41.888. which observations of the clubs and told them, as he told Shepherd.
High Jump-1, U/c. Merry; 2,2, Bdsman. Heathcote; 3, Bdeman, but, looking at the matter broadly, have shown to be wrong.
question must bo á cabinet one, Ple. Terro; 3, Ete. Sullivan,
Sanders,