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HOTELS.
THE
HONGKONG
HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTEL; PEAK HOTEL.
Telegraphić Address:
"KREMLIN, HONGKONG.
AND
SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL; PALACE HOTEL;
MAJESTIC HOTEL
„Telegraphic Address; · "CENTRAL, SHANGHAI,”
HOTELS.
LIMITED.
In association with the Grand Hotol
Des Wagons Lits, Paking.
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
Most Modern and Central Hotel in the Colony, all Bod Rooms newly renovated and installed with Box Spring Beds, Hot and Cold Water, also Telephone.
Hotel.)
Hotet launch meets all stoamers.
($25 for thirty Tiffin Tickets can be had at the Office of the above
Tel. Add:-"Victoria,"
Telephone C. 878 J. H. WITCHELL,
Manager.
HOTELS OF
POTEL METROPOL
DISTINCTION
The Kowloon Hotel
Kowloon.
:
The Premier Hotel in Kowloon with all modern conveniences. High Class Cusine and Table Appointments. Wonderful view of the Harbour and Peak, and five minutes from the Ferry, Wharves and Railway Station. Representative meats all steamers,
Daily Rates from
Monthly Rates from
$ 6.00. $130.00.
Under the Personal Supervision and attention of
MR. & MRS. H. J. WHITE.
Cables. "Kowlotel," Kowloon.
Tel. No. K.G08 & K.609,
PALACE HOTEL.
Tel. Address "PALACE."
Tel. Kowloon No. 8
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
MODERN YOUTH FAIL AT NAVY TEST.
SURPRISING FIGURES OF REJECTED CANDIDATES.
Remarkable figures concerning the physique and education of the modern youth are given by Lt. Col. Headlam, Parliamentary and Financial Secretary at the Ad- miralty, in a written answer to Mr. Lansbury.
The figures rointe to, the ro- cruiting for the Navy and Royal Marines during 1927. They are:
Candidates
53,915
Accepted
5,655
Rejected
47,866
Awaiting docialon on
394
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1928.
LOCAL QUESTIONS
IN COUNCIL.
NEED OF CONSERVING THE WATER SUPPLY.
AERODROME COST.
At to-morrow's meeting of the Legislative Council, the Hon. Sir Henry E. Pollock, Kt., K.G., is to ask the following questions:
ARMS POSSESSION CASES.
PASSENGERS FROM THE U.S.,
IN COURT.
Pleading guilty to a charge of being in possession of a revolver, a Chinese passenger arriving from Amorien on board the s.s. Preal- dont Grant yesterday, was fined $250 by Mr. W. Schofield, at the 1. What Information
Kowloon Magistracy this morning. can the Government lay before this Coun It was stated that the defendant cil as to the steps which are being had the revolver in a largo pocket, taken in connexion with the con-wrapped in an old pair of trousers. struction of the new reservior in A charge of being in possession the Aberdeen Valley?:
of 100 rounds of pistol ammuni-
2. What stops is the Govern- tion and apare parts of an automa- Colonel Headlam states that ment taking by leaflets or notices | tic pistol, was also brought against candidates were refected for to Instruct householders and a Chinese passenger of the ss. physical, medical, or educational others as to the imperative neces President Grant before Mr. W. unfitness.
Schofield.
sity of conserving the water sup -Air Force Figures.. A statement containing similar printed notices, in English and tor being unable to attend this |ply of this Colony? Why cannot Owing to the defendant's solici- Information in regard to the Royal Chinese, be sent out to house-morning, the case was adjourned Air Force, issued by Sir Samuel holders periodically? Is it not antil Saturday. reply to Mr. Lansbury, shows that consumption might be effected by Hoard, Secretary for Air, also in possible that some economy In during the year 8,366 mon pre-reducing the amount of the free sented themselves for recruitment, allowance of water to house- of whom 2,458 were accepted and holders? 5,303 were rejected.
Of the boys who presented 3. In connexion with the themselves 2,171 set for the odu- answer given to the Honourable cation test, of whom 1,476 passed, Mr. Bernard at the last Meeting 192 were rejected on medical of this. Council" to the effect that grounds, 253 withdrew after ex- the Imperial Government was con- amination and 1,030 were attested. tributing £100,000 towards the Kai The chief causes of rejection, Tak Aerodromie, what is the est!- states the Minister, were educa-mated sum of money which the tional unstucas unsuitable re- Hongkong Government will have ferences, dental defects, deformi-to contribute towards the cost of tica of feet, poor physique, dlacnees such aerodrome? of сага or heart, respiratory diseases, and defective vision.
PRETTY WEDDING.
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MR. A. E. KEW-MISS NANCY JOYCE HO.
CANTON DEMAND ON RUSSIA.
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citizens who have been murdered
A very pretty wedding took place and deported." at the Union Church this after noon, the contracting parties being.
officiated.
Cannot Go Unpunished.
ROYAL GUESTS OF" BRITAIN.
(Continued from Page 1.).
visitors left by motor-car to pay homage at the Cenotaph.
A huge wreath was placed by King Amanullah at the base of the Cenotaph, and stepping back a few paces, the Afghan King stood for n moment barelended and bowed.
The King and Queen proceeded to Westminster Abbey where "R wreath was laid on the grave of the Unknown Warrior.
Afterwards at St. James' Palace, a deputation of the London Courty Council and the Westminster City Council presented Addresses."
Mediaeval Touch.
This evening, a State Banquet is being given in honour of King Amanullah and Queen Souriya at place in a brilliant setting. Light Buckingham Palace. It will take
illuminate the Banquet Hall and from the gold, candelabra will famous gold plate has been brought from Windsor Castle for the occasion.
Mr. Albert Edward Kew, sun of In conclusion, M. Chicherin de- Miss Nancy Joyce Ho, daughter of sees in the barbarous acts of the Mr. Charles H. Whitely Kew, and clared: The Soviet Government Mrs. Ho Fook and the late Mr. Ho Chinese Fook. The Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie and of the forces atanding behind counter-revolutionaries
them an open attack on the Soviet The bride, who was given away Union. While Immutably pursu by her brother, Mr. Ho lu, was ing the polley of peace, a new ex attired in a gown of white satin pression of which was the pro Yeoman of the Guard forming a The King's bodyguard of with silver lace, and she carried posal for general disarmament a bouquet of Enster lilies.
around cordon made recently at Geneva, the
will give Miss Lilia Julanne Cheung was Soviet Union is at the same time mediaeval touch to the scene.- the maid of honour, and she wore ready for the worst and will not
British Wireless. a dress of blue taffeta with silver, be taken unawares. lace and carried a bouquet of "On behalf of the Soviet Govern- roses. Mies Pamela Doris Ho and ment, the People's.Commissarlat
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Government's Guests,
London, Mar, 13.
Miss Cecilla Kate Ho were the for Foreign Affairs protests be- The King and Queen of Afghanis
a
flower-girls, both being attired in fore the whole world against the lan arrived with their entourage at
..
lenby..
A special train to Victoria Sta- tion was met by King George and the royal visitors. Queen Mary, who warmly welcomed three days, the King and Queen of For the next Afghanistan will be the guests of Their Majesties at Buckinghara Palace.
Entirely, under English Management. Electric Light and Fan throughout Master Algernon Ho as a page revolutionarles. The Soviet, Gov- Prince of Wales and Viscount Al-}
Three minutes from Kowloon Wharf, Ferry and Railway Station. pink georgette dresses, whilst outrages of the Chinese counter. Dover to-day, being mot by the Every Room with Private "Bath. Lounge, Bar and Billiard-Rooma. Unrivalled Culsine under the personal supervision of the proprietress. boy wore a suit of black velvet ernment reserves the right to un- Terma moderate. Special terms to families on application to:
with pink blouse.
dertake all measures which it may Mr. J. H. OXBERRY, Proprietress. The ide's mother wore a dress deem necessary in view of the of blue satin, Mr. E. Manning bloody crimes committed in South was the "best man," whilst Mr. China against the Union. These Longyear was at the organ. savage acta cannot remain un-
Subsequent to the ceremony, a punished." reception was held at No. 18a,! Macdonnell Road, being attended| hy 300 guests, for whom the cnter- ing was done by Messrs. Lane, Crawford's restaurant depart ment, which also supplled a magnificent 100-lb. wedding cake. The honeymoon is being spent at Repulse Bay, Shanghai, North China.
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Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday.
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SEDITIOUS PAPERS.
PIRATED EDITION OF "NED FLAG."
As a sequel to a police rald on No. 7, Cross Street, two men and woman appeared before Mr. R. E. „Lindsell this morning, charged with IN MEMORY OF DR. SUN being in possession of seditious
YAT-SEN.
BIG MEMORIAL HALL FOR CANTON.
According to Chinese press re- ports, the Canton Government has decided to spend 1,300,000 Shang- hai taels in the erection of the Dr.'. Sun Yat-sen memorial hall in Can- ton.
A well-known Shanghai archi- tectural firm has secured the con-. tract from the Southern Govern ment to build the Hall.
NATIONALIST TARIFF COMMISSION.
literature.
The police asked for a remand in order that translations might be submitted to the Court of the vari- ous papers seized in the raid.
Afterwards the Afghan visitors will be the guests of the British Government at Claridge's Hotel,— Router.
TWO TRANS-OCEAN FLIGHT?
(Continued from Page, 1.).
Following the Great Circle steamship route, the Japanese airmen will pass Yuezo, to the south of Kamchatka, the Aleutian One of these documents was Islanda and the Gulf of Alaska handed up to His Worship, who before reaching Puget Sound, after examining it, declared it to The flyer first to arrive will re- be a "pirated" edition of the Red celve G.$25,000, a sum equal to Flag.
The case was remanded for woek
MARSHAL CHIANG'S
MOVEMENTS.
TO LEAVE FOR THE FRONT.
that awarded America's pioneer a New York to Paris airman. The prize has been promised by busi- ness men of Seattle..
Shanghai, Mar. 14." Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, who has been remaining in Nanking GOVERNMENT APPROVES THE decided to return to Hanchow for some time, da reported to have
very shortly,
REGULATIONS.
Shanghai, Mar. 14,
Many of the subordinates and officials of Marshal Chiang have It is reported that the regula- been making preparations to leave tions, for the formation of the Na- for the front-Nam Chung Poo tionallat Tariff Commission have! buen approved by the Government and will shortly be officially pro- mulgated.-Nam Chung Pao.,
RUBBER ENQUIRY.
INTERIM REPORT BEFORE EASTER.
TRIVIAL OFFENCE.
THORESEN AND COMPANY SUMMONED.
The planes under construction, it is stated, will be capable of making the flight and the airmen are considered qualified for the venture. During the present month the four young aviators plan a flight to the Bonin Island as a preparatory step for the non- stop flight across the Pacific.
Connellsville (PA.), Feb. 2 Damage amounting to more than £600,000 was 'andsed here this afternoon by fire which destroyed the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company's locomotive shops and
djoining buildings..
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
The following are the replies to Lo-day's questions:---
Messrs. Thoresen and Company T. Professor Hendrik Antoon Lorents; he were summoned before Mr. R. E. Elmatin. 2. Parliamentary Becretary to the search on the theory of electrons; Professor | Lindsell at the Central Magistracy Mitry of Agriesture and Fisheries; Lord this morning, with that boing the by the brothers Wright, which made its first Eladiale. 3. The originsi `Liplane dialgned agents for the steamer Hello, they aight in December 1601 Baautiful women did not, within twenty-four hours,
Kipling's "Parry-Waczy?" Whalley's "Ode to de. Hann Kolbein (1497- 1548)." 7. Jt la named after the lagendary run,
London, Mar. 14. The newspapers learn that the forward to the Superinetndant of the West. Committee of Civil Research on Imports and Exports, a complete from Marathon to Athens, of messenger wh quiring into the operation of the and accurate statement of dutiable brought naws of victory in battle. 6. All are rubber restriction scheme has liquor and tobaccoon board the pers; Bossin), Saint-Bass Loucarallo progressed sufficiently to be able steamer.
Mosari - 0) — Eastern, part-of-Pennsylvania, to-publish an interim report before A plea of guilty being entered,
"(thurw`are „larice deponlin In China, which are ittle mined)... 10. Govery; mistery pack 1 hard Easter--Reuter,
jawarm', 11. Jaba Kosta 1: Oirens Marinus his Worship imposed a fine of $10, - at Rossar:lt hald 885,000 spectators,
SHOWING AGAIN BY GENERAL REQUEST-
TWO
ARABIAN KNIGHTS
With
WILLIAM BOYD-MARY ASTOR LOUIS WOLHEIM
THE AMUSING ESCAPADES of a couple"
of scapegrace soldiers who escape from a prison
camp to be carried off to the Land of Sheikal
Comedy-Romance-Surprises-Thrills.
AT THE
TO-DAY ONLY
QUEEN'S At 2.30, 5,10, 7.15 & 9.20.
The handsome hero of Beau Geste" in another of the pictures that helped to make him famous
JEAN HERSHOLT
ALICE JOYCR
RONALD COLMAN
Samuel Goldwyn
presenta
RONALD GOLMAN
BIRNOON DALLA
The HENRY KING Production
STELLA DALLAS
AT THE
.*
WORLD
Orchestra 5.13 and 9.20.
TOD BROWNING'S production with MAE BUSCH MATT MOORE
The
FINAL SHOWINGS
TO-DAY
Interpretar 2.50 and 7.15
LON CHANEY
in bl
greatest role as the Ventriloquist, Prof. Echo
MR Hunchback and "HE who Gets
amazing even than his work in
Slapped!" As the man who could throw bis voice from behind doors, together with # Dwarf and a Giant he led a life of fans tutte crime uncle pid of the underworld crowed wits with himi
IT WILL KEEP YOU GUESSING!
Unholy Three
AT THE
STAR
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY Continuous 2.80 to 11.15