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GIRL ALONE
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SALLY FORD, 16, who known no other home than the orphan asylum, since she was four, is "farmed out" for the summer to CLEM CARSON, a farmer. Be fore she leaves the Home, she begs MISS POND, sentimental "ofice worker, to tell her something about her mother. The orphan is crush- ed to learn that her mother after leaving hor at the orphanage never returned to see if the lived or died. Her hopes that there is someone somewhere to love her are gone.
On the drive to the farm, Sally listens to Clem's boasts about his Ane farm. They are met with the harsh voice of Mrs. Carson, who calls to Sally to come in at once and get to work. As she leaves the car, arms stacked with bundles, she seci. a handsome young man whom she heurs called David. In the houso ahe is met by PEARL, the gaudily dressed, over-developed daughter, who warne her, "Hands off David- he's mine." At the supper table that night Sally experiences a new emotion when Pearl suggests to a picture David that they go to khow.
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"Sorry, but I can't tonight," David Nash answered Pearl Car- Hon's invitation courteously but firmly. "It would be way after nine. when we got to town, and we wouldn't get back until nearly mid- night--no hours for a farm hand to be keeping. Besides, I've got to study, long as I can keep awake." "You're always studying when want you to take me somewhere," Pearl pouted. "I don't see why you can't forget college during your summer vacation. Go get some
the sink.
By ANNE AUSTIN. Author of "Saint and Sinner."
"I like to wash dishes," David said.
"Oh, please," Sally gasped in N
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1928.
BETTER HONGKONG
TRADE.
BRISK BUSINESS IN. PIECEGOODS.
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come
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business book in
POLICE RESERVE.
ORDERS BY THE CAPTAIN'
SUPERINTENDENT....
His Excellency the Governor will inspect the Hongkong Folico The fortnightly Price Current Reserve in conjunction with the and Market Report, published by Hongkong Police Force and tho the Hongkong General Chamber of Hongkong Fire Brigade on Tues- Commerce, states:
day, April 17th on the Murray Plecegoods. Since our last re-Parade Ground, All merobers of been the Police Reserve are requested having to make an endeavour to be pro- Shadow sent, and those attending will fail Stripe Poplins, Split Brocades, lu on the Central Police Station Limbrics and Black Cambrics, at Company at 3.30. p.m. prompt. prices slightly below Tast season's Dress; Blue uniform with cap and white cover, and belt (no bookings. Manchester da much stronger and is holding out for truncheon). full prices; consequently enquiries are not going through as they did: Members of the Chinese, a few days ago. Deliveries are Indian, and Flying Squad Com still maintained but profits. hayo panics (Sharpshooters' Company- not become larger. The latest optional) will attend a practice quotations are those of the 29th parade on Wednesday, April 11th. inst. Eg. Sukel 20,85d, Mid. Amer. Fall in at Central Police Station "Spot" 10.34d. Large business at 3.30 p.m. sharp. Dress; as has been done in Shadow Stripe above. Poplins and some fair orders are reported in mercerised Brocades;
- Practice. Parade.
4.
Chinese Company.
but apart from these articles there Strength.Constable R.57 Wong does not appear to be much de-Man Ying has been taken on the mand. There is practically no en-strength of the Chinese Company quiry for White Shirtings, which as from March 12th.
is disappointing at this time of the year. Murket prices for Limbres are reported to be good, but Brp- ende values are unsatisfactory. Clearances are fairly satisfactory, but demand from Canton for Spring goods is very limited..
bales.
con-
י
Flying Squad.
There will be no instructionalı patrol on Thursday, April 12th nor on Thursday, April 19th.
Commended Service Badge. The Hon. C.S.P. has been pleased to grant Commended Ser vice Badges to the following mem- bers of the Hongkong Police Reserve:-
Cotton Yarn.--Our market han ruled quiet during the interval, no sales having been reported. Prices, however, continue ateady. Nominal quotations are as follows:
L. S. R. 18 Iwang Hong Ych.-- No. 10s. $170/185. No. $175/185. A very hard working and zealous No. 16s. $185/190. No. 208. Reservist. Highly commended by $195/200. Arrivals - Nii. Ship the C. S. P. for assisting the Regu meats Nil. Sales Nil. Unsoldar Police in arrest of pickpocket on. stock 3,800. bales. Bargains 7.800 August 27 1927. Commended by the C. S. P. for prompt and correct Woollens:-Business in Woollens action in searching and arresting know?...Am I? I'll tell, the world! help, day or night," he emphasized You just wait till you see him, and this words significantly, so that has dropped to a minimum, with a Chinese found to be carrying sedi- Constable R. 14 Harry Loo- small sales are reported. then you'll want to jump in the once again a puise of fear throbbed the approach of Summer. Only tious literature on 29. 11. 27: river!... Aw, quil your kidding! In Sally's throat, "just call on me.very
Well, hurry! "Bye!". Remember, I'm an orphan myself. Market dull. There are good in-Secured information revealing a Before the one-sided conversa- But it's easier for a boy. The quiries at present and a good deal case of murder at Castle Peak on given to Mr. King, D. C. I., a man more hot biscuits, Sally," she added tion was concluded, David Nash world can be mighty hard on a girl of business has been done, but 19.6.27. On this information being
mostly at rates which are
was arrested on a charge of mur- sharply.
This Constable Except for Pearl's chatter and had quietly left the room by way alone,"
Thank you." Sally trembled, her sidered to leave only small mar dering his wife. of the kitchen door. When Sally
rendered great assistance in the David's brief, courteous replies, the meal was eaten in silence, the staggered is with her armland of voice scarcely a whisper, for Mra.gins.
Raw Cotton.-Nothing doing. enquiries and in searching for the body of the murdered woman. The hungry farmer and his hired men soiled dishes she found David at Carson was moving heavily in the
the big Iron sink, pouring hot pantry nearby. kunching over their food, wolfing water from the heavy black ten- Fifteen minutes. later, as Sally Flour Market Stock: Amer-accused was however acquitted at it, disposing of such vast quan-kettle into a granite dishpu... was sweeping the big kitchen, can, 450,000 bags; Canadian, 120, the Supreme Court owing to insuffi titips of fried steak, vegetables, hot
"Thought I'd help," he said in aliouts of laughter and loud, gay 000 bags; Australian, 40,000 bags. clency of evidence. Arrcated a man biscuits, home-made pickles, pre-
Patent, for larceny of cloth at Alexandra serves, pic and coffee that Sally was low voice, to keep Pearl from over worls told her that the party of Quotations:-American
Straight, Buildings on 12.1.28, most of the kept running between kitchen and hearing. "You must be tired and farm girls and boys had arrived. $4.30-4.35; American dining room to replenish bowls and bewildered, and washing up for With David gone to his garret $3.15-3.40; Amorican Cut off, $3.25 stolen goods recovered. Defendant Give me room to study, Sally suddenly felt 3.80; Australian No. 1, 83.30-3.05; sentenced to four weeks. Arrested on the stove. In spite of her own the glasses first," he added casually, very small and forlorn, very much Canadian Cut off, $2.10-0.20; Cana- a pickpocket outside of Supreme plates from the food kept warming nine people is no joke. hunger she ate little, restrained by as he reached for the wire soup what he had called her a girl dian Straight, 13.05-3.15; Cana- Court on 1.2.28., subsequently found dian Mixture $2.95; Canadian 2nd to be a returned banishee. Accused timidity, but after her 12 years of shaker that hung on a nall above alone.
sentenced to 6 months with H. L. The sounds of boisterous gayety Clear, $2.90.
L. S. R. 16 Ow Yeung Hin Hengg. orphanage diet the meal seemed like a banquet to her.
-Highly commended by the C. P. S. No one apoke to her, except Mrs. consternation. "I can do them. It penetrated to every corner of the
for zeal and skill in the in- Carson and Pearl, to send her on won't take me any time. Why, at small house, but they echoed most trips to the kitchen, but it did not the Home, six of us girls would loudly in Sally's heart. For the SCHOOLBOY QUARREL,
They was 16 with all the desires
defraud in November 1927. occur to her to feel alighted. It was less embarrassing to be ignored wouldn't like it," she added in dreams of any other girl of 16. than to be plied with questions, terrified whisper, her eyes flutter- And she loved parties, although she
prompt assistance in the arrest of Sometimes she raised her flutteringing first toward the dining roon had never been to a small, intimate KNIFE USED IN CAINE ROAD
athlef on November 18, 1927. Com She lained on her brocin, trem- eyelids to steal a quick glance at door, then toward the big pantry one in a private home in all her life,
mended by C. S. P. for valuable as- bling, desiring to have a good time David Nash, and every glance deep-where Mrs. Carson was picking
A quarrel between two school-sistance given to the Regular Police I like to wash dishes," David fighting with her institution-bred ened her joy that he was there, over her blackberries. that he sat at the same table with her, ate the same food, some of said firmly, and that settled it, at timidity. Then she looked down boys in Caine Road developed scri- in the recovery of stolen goods on
at her dress-the blue-and-white-ously yesterday when one of them February 21, 1928.
Constable R.8 Teo Taun On.- which she had cooked. Ita super Icast so far as he was concerned.
Sally was trotting happily be checked gingham, faded, dull, that was injured in the back with a fority to the others at that table was so strikingly evident that he tween. table and cupboard when she had worn for months at the cobbler's tool and subsequently Highly commended by C.S.P. feg two men charged with attempt lar- Pearl came in, stormy-eyed, sullen-orphanage. If they should come removed to the Government Civil prompt action in securing arrest of. Ilis pride, seemed god-like to her.
mouthed.
into the kitchen-any of those Hospital. "Well, I must say, you're a quick aughing, gay girls and boys-and his poise, his golden, masculine
There was a sequel to the affair ceny of silk on September 27, 1927. Constable R.29 Taul Tong,--This beauty, his strength, his evident
mean on ind her in the uniform of stato at the Central Magistracy thle breeding, his ambition, formed such worker and I don't a contrast to the qualities of the dishes!" she snapped at Sally. Sharity they would despise hor, morning when Chan Wing-fat, a constable was one of those who orphaned boys she had known that this is the way you have to study, never dream of asking her to come schoolboy of 18, was charged with assisted the D.C.I. In raiding the
causing grievous bodily injuries Seamens Union in May 1927.
Constable R.216 Fazal Mohum- it did not occur to her to hope that Mr. David Nash But I suppose in, to dance
But once she pulled a sob story on you and he would notice her.
Her hands suddenly gripped her to Li Sau-kong, 17, of 26, Elgin
Street. a minute
He was remanded in od:-Hghly commended by C.S.P. for jumping Into the harbour on when her blue eyes stole a fleeting just roped you in. You'd better
July 24, 1927 and rescuing a glimpse of his face she was startled find out right now, Miss Sally room fiercely. Within
The police referred to the con- Chinese woman from drowning. to see that his eyes were regarding Ford, that you can't shirk your he had finished her last task of police custody for 48 hours.
work on this farm. That's not he evening, had brushed the
rumbs and dust into the black in dition of the boy in Hospital na her soberly, sympathetically.
Cr. Sergt. R.302 Harry Kong and He smiled a brief flash of light what Papa got you for--" in his eyes, an upward curl to his well-cut lips: She was so covered with a happy confusion that she did not hear Mrs. Carson's harsh, nasal voice commanding her to bring more butter from the cellar until the farmer's wife uttered her order a second time!
In spite of the prodigious amount
of food eaten, the meal was quickly
over.
wash
disties for
and
AFFAIR.
*
vestigation of a case conspiracy to
Constable R. 56 T. C. Won. Commended by the C. S. P. for
"I insisted on helping with the Just pan, emptied it into the being serious, a deep wound hav-Constable R.309 Robert Young- dishes, Pearl," David Interrupted titchen range. Then, breathless the bitter tirade in his firm, quiet with haste, afraid that timidity ing been inflicted in his back with Commended by C.S.P, for assisting way: "Want to get a dish cloth would overtake her, she ran up the and help dry them?" There was a back stairs to the garret, twinkle in his eyes and he winked
ever so slightly at Sally.
a cobbler's knife.
the Regular Police Police in arrest | In pleading guilty, the defen-of an armed man. It is owing to dant said that the talk which he their initiative and example that
Her cold little hands trembled had with the injured boy was the Flying Squad has reached its
she jerked her friendly at first, but later on it present state of efficiency. "I've got to dress. Five or six with eagerness as
Cr. Sergt. R.833 B. C. Randall., of the bunch are coming over to work dress over her head and ar- developed into a quarrel in which dance to the radio music. Didayed her slight body in the lace he (defendant) admitted he used-Commended by C.S.P. for the
"Sunday you hear what I said about you? rimmed white lawn It was not half-past eight Pearl answered, her shallow Blue dress" which she had worn carlier the knife. He did not mean to prompt assistance rendered to the
n the day on her trip from the hurt the other so seriously. when Clem Carson scraped back bla chair, wiping his mouth on his eyes coquetting with David,
"About me?" David pretended orphanage. Excitedly, she slapped shirtsleeve,
surprise, "Is that all, Sally?er pale, faintly flushed cheeks to "Now, Sally, I'll leave you to Well, I'll go on up to my room and make them more 'red, then bit hor clear the table and wash up," Mrs, study awhile, if I can stay awake," ps hard in lieu of lipstick. Carson said briskly, "I've got to "You're going to dance with me When she tiptoed down the dark mensure and sugar my blackberries-with us," Pearl walled, her flat hall of the garret she found David for to-morrow's jam-making. Avoice harab with disappointment. Nash's door ajar, caught a glimpse famer's wife can't take Sunday off "I told Ross Willis to bring another of the university student-farmhand this time of year, and have fruit partner for himself, because I was bent over a pine tabla crowded spoil on her hands."
counting on you-
with books.
WOMAN LOSES £5,000. man, thus averting any delay in
-JUDGE'S WARNING OF DANGER OF INEXPERIENCE
IN BUSINESS.
He was dealing with an applica tion for discharge from bankruptcy by Miss Betsy Cohen, who formerly carried on business at a cinema in Brighton.
"It is really dangerous for ladies While Sally was stacking, the "Awfully sorry, but I've got to
She crept on to the head of the to embark on such ventures with solled supper plates on the dining study. I thought 1 told you at table, the telephone rang three short supper that I had to study." David narrow, steep stairs, and there her no practical experience of what hor. The dance they are doing," said Judge Cann at and 'one long ring, and Pearl, who reminded her mildly, but there courage failed had been almost forcibly holding was the steel of determination in music, coming in full and strong Brighton County Court recently.
over the radio, had just begun, and David Nash in coversation, sprang his casual voice. to answer it. The instrument was Pearl flung out of the room then, she could hear the shuffle of fect fastened to the dining room wall. her face twisted with the first on the bare floor of the living room. How had she thought for Pearl stood lolling against it, a grimaces of crying.
her "We'd better wash out and rinse one minute that she could brave delighted smilo on her face, fingers picking at the torn wall these dish cloths," David said im-those alien eyes, intrude, uninvited, perturbably, but his gold-flecked upon Pearl's party? Hadn't Peari paper.
yes and his strong, characterful made it cruelly clear that she de- mouth smiled at Sally. "My spised her, resented her, because of
that and a David's interest in her? mother taught me
"Want to dance?" good many other things"
Oh,
"Un-hunh!.... Sure! that'll be swell, Ross! I was just wishing for some excitement!... How many's coming? Five?....Oh, you hush! Sure, we'll dance! We
A little later, under cover of the
The Judge said that it was an ex- traordinary case in which a lady with £5,000, instead of being con- tent with the interest, embarked on a. picture palace business and en- gaged men who were apparently in- competent or something else.
She lost every penny, involving herself in large liabilities, horrow-
Regular Polico on October 4, 1927, by conveying to hospital in his side-car a seriously injured work- securing medical attention. Com manded by C.S.P. for his prompt- ness in responding to an emer- gency call in December 1927.
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AERIAL CRASH.
MANILA CHAPLAIN LOSES BON.
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San Antonio, April 4 Cadet Clair Bonner, of Portland; Oregon, son of Capt. Frank B. Bonner, chaplain at Camp Nichols, Manila, was killed to-day in an aeroplane crash six miles from here.
Tel. No. Central 1080
Benner was flying alone in bom- bardment practice. He apparently lost control of the ship at an alt tude of 1,500 feet,
Bonner left Manila last May to enter the Aviation School at Kelly's Field, Texas. He had graduated from the first course in aviation and was taking, practice flights prepanatory, to cross-coun- try flying. He was 21 years old.
She had been leaning over the
In the Metropolitan Polles Die- got a grand radio, you know get ewishing of water. In the granite
A Chinese amah employed at
The plane caught fire and bidly trict during 1927 1,056 peopló Chicago and ... All right, you dish pan, David spoke in a low narrow pine bannister, but she might pick up another girl. Sudie voice to the girl who worked so straightened then, a hand going to cd money which was also lost, and
her heart, for it was David stand- then, when the crisis came, had not No. 138, Nathan Road has re Pratt, or somebody. I got a sweetie happily at his side:.
a penny to pay anyone except a ported to the Yaumati Police the burned the youth's body.. but were killed in the streets, includ dividend of ed in the
theft from her of money amount officers who inspected the wrecking 328 pedestrians who met their The application was suspended ing to $176, in Bank notes, and concluded that Bouner was killed death while crossing the road-
$162 worth of Kwangtung silver. by the fall and not by the flames:way.
of my own. Un-hunh! David Nash, "Take it as easy as you can ing near her in the dark, and his a junior from A. and M., is staying They'll work you to death if you voice was very kind.
(To Be Continued.) Didn't you let them. And if you need any with us this summer.
for two years."