THE
HONGKONG
HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTEL, PEAK HOTEL Telegraphic Address: "KREMLIN, HONGKONG.
AND
SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL; PALACE HOTEL; MAJESTIC HOTEL.
Telegraphic Address: "CENTRAL, SHANGHAI”
HOTELS
LIMITED.
In association with the Grand Hotel
Des Wagons Litä, Peking.. :
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
COMPANY SHARËS.
*FORMAL APPLICATIONS IN
COURT.
MONDAY, JULY 9, 1928.
RATING HARMONY A CAMBRIDGE RECORD.
PROSPECTS.
MR.-CHURCHILL ON THE RELIEF SYSTEM.
Two applications for an exten sion of time in which to file allott ments of shures were made to the Chief Justice, Sir Henry Gollan PETROL FROM COAL. in the Supreme Court this morn ing.
EX-BOARD SCHOOL BOY WINS
лап-д
3 PRIZES.
All three engineering prizes" awarded at Cambridge have this year been won by one product of a Yorkshire elementary school.
his genius for such triumph proclaima him-is Mr. H. H. Haslegrave, whose home is at Shelf, near Halifax, in taking first-class honours in the mechani- cal science tripos, ho has also of secured
This London, July 8. Speaking yesterday. at Dudley,
Chanceller of the
Ex chequer, Mr. Winston Church claimed that eventual- and over a period
Applying on behalf of the China Leather Company, Mataukok, Mr. H. G. Sheldon explained that 487 the shares were alloted in 1925. In May, of the same year, a special resolution was passed by which one shure was to be niloted for
Most Modern and Central Hotel in the Colony, all Bed Roomation other than cash. Hewly renovated and installed with Box Spring Beds, Hot and Cold Water, also Telephone,
TEA DANCES:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m. Hotel launch meets all steamers,
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their
($25 for thirty Tiffin Tickets can be had at the Office of the left Hongkong together, and Mr. be their neighbours, there will be.
above Hotel),
Tel. Add: Victoria."
Telephone C. 873
HOTELS OF
J. H; WITCHELL,
Manager.
DISTINCTION
The Rex Moir prize for the greatest distinction in the cx- amination:
The John Bernard Seely prize for neronautics; and...
The Ricardo prize for the greatest distinction in thermo- dynamics.
He Is the first student to receive all three awards, two of which were founded since the war.
every two new shares laken up in time, the new system of rating, not the Company. Counsel added that under consideration by Parliament, the application was in respect of will bring about complete harmony 293 shares issued for cash and between the needs and the re- 144 shares issued for a considera-ources of each district.
Instead of some districts being Shortly after the allotment, the unable to provide for the neces- strike broke out, continued Mr. sary services to maintain Sheldon, and the Company did no population in health and educa- business from that time. The tion, and having to throw them manager and the works' manager selves upon those who happen to Thomas Fong, who at that time oc- even distribution of the burdens cupied the position of a Lanner, and the resources.
Mr. Referring to the way in which Was appointed, manager. "Fong thought that the allotment he had found money for the rating had been duly filed when, as a scheme, and in particular to the matter of fact, it was not, and the petrol tax, which has been impos- mistake was discovered when the ed to the extent of four-pence per
He began his education at the Aummary was thrown out by the gallon, .Mr. Churchill said he be- Registrar. Although the Company lieved the inx would stimulate the St. John elementary Bchool, Wake. was being wound up, the Direc scientific development of British field, where he won a scholarship tors wished to have everything in coal in the direction of pulverisa- at the local grammar school.
lon, which would enormously Already his abilities were being order.
Hs Lordship granted an exten-strengthen Britain's commercial manifested, and during his ap alon of three days.
and industrial position.-British Wireless,
Mr. Leo D'Alamada, jnr., made a similar application on behalf of
METROPOLE-SAVOY-BOA VISTA the Pun Yuen Company, Limited.
PÁLACE HOTEL.
Tel. Address "PALACE." Tol. Kowloon. No. 8
Three minutes from Kowloon Wharf, Ferry and Railway Station Entirely under English Management Electric Light and Fans throughout Every Room with Private Bath, Lounge, Bar and Billiard-Roems. Unrivalled Culaine under the personal supervision of the proprietress.
Torms moderate. Special torms to familles on application to:
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Mrs. J. H. OXBERRY, Proprietress.
KOWLOON HOTEL
KOWLOON.
SPECIAL SUMMER RATES.
Daily from $5.00, Monthly from $125.00
Under the Personal Supervision and Attention of
Phone Nos.
K. 008 & K. 609.
MR. & Mrs. H. J. WHITE.
Cables KowLOTEL" Hongkong.
EUROPE
After-dinner dancing every
Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday.
Cables-
"EUROPE
Singapore.
HOTEL
SINGAPORE.
Grill
THE EUROPE HOTEL LTD."
Arthur E. Odell, Managing Director.
THE HOTEL RIVIERA
MACAO
Cable Address:—" RIVIERA, MAGAO"
EMBODYING THE LUXURIES OF MODERN HOTEL CONSTRUCTION
THE FINAL EXPRESSION OF COMFORT AND. SERVICE
He explained that the manager died in September, 1927, and the secretary was appointed to take his place on November 17, 1927. On the same day, the annual re- turns of the Company were filed and, subsequent to that, four
DEMOCRATIC RIFT LOOMING.
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An Electrical Apprentice. Mr. Haslegrave, who isn't Trinity Hall, is 26 years of agos above the average for an under- graduate. This is accounted for by the fact that he had already spent five years of electrical,work, shop apprenticeship before com- ing to Cambridge.
prenticeship another scholarship took him for a three-year course to the Bradford Technical College,
A London RSc.. While at Bradford Mr. Hasle grave took his London B.Sc. with but his firat-class honours, greatest previous triumph was the winning of a Whitworth Senior Scholarship, open to the whole of England.
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He takes his degree, a year In advance of the normal course.
sliares were, allotted to various binson 3, Fletcher 7, Barkley 1 people on November 18, 1927. and (one not voting); Georgin-Robin-
After receiving it bo proposes on March 14, the following year, on 28: Idaho Robinson 8; 11- The secretary was under the in-nois-Robinson 56; Indiana-Ro- to take up an academic career, pression that the annual return binson 19, Woollen 2, Barkley 7. teaching at one of the universities was all that was necessary and Stevenson 2; lowa-Robinson 26; or technical colleges. that there was no need to do any: Kansas-R bingon 10, Berry 10; thing else until the next annual
return.
An extension of three days was granted...
Kentucky-Robinson 28; Louisin- na-Robinsan 20.
MARINE COURT CASES.
Maine-Robinson 12; Maryland; Robinson 16; Massachussetts- Robinson 36; Michigan-Robinson BRIGHT LIGHTS AT LYEEMÚN. 30; Minnesota-Robinson 24; Min. VAST RADIO SCHEME.issippi-Robinson 20; Missouri-
TO LINK UP IMPORTANT U.S. CITIES.
At the Marine Court this morn- Robinson 36; Montana-Robinson ing, before Commdr. J. B. Newill, 8; Nebraska-Robinson 16; Neva- D.S.O., R.N., Yip San Chfog and da-Berry 6: New Hampshire-Ro-Yip Fung Kwai, masters of fishing binson 8; New Jersey--Robinson boats of Aberdeen, were charged
A NEW "SERIOUS COMEDY"]
BETTY
RICARDO.
BRONSON - CORTEZ
THE CAT'S PAJAMAS
ARLETTE MARCHAL, THEODORE ROBERTS
A
WILLIAM WELLMAN
PRODUCTSON
A SPARKLING COMEDY ROMANCE
OF 1928 NEW YORK SOCIETY AND THEATRICAL LIFE.
AT THE
QUEEN'S
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY
At 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20.
28; New Mexico-Robinson G with using bright lights for the A BRISK FARCE, FULL OF FUN,
New York, July 5,
New York-Robinson 90; North purpose of fishing in a prohibited It was reported in Wall Street Carolina-Robinson 4-2/3, Moody area, to wit, Lyemur Pass. Both to-day, that the American Tele-9-1/8; North Dakota--Robinson accused pleaded not guilty, stating phone and Telegraph Company, and 10. the Radio Corporation of America plan to link the important cities of the United States with a system of wireless telephone and telegraph service which is now being perfect ed to begin oporations within a year.
they were well inside Junk Bay
Police evidence of the position Ohfo-Robinson 48; Oklahoma of the junks when arrested was case considered Robinson 20; Oregon-Robinson given and the
The wireless service is said to be based on the Marconi beam system which already has revolutionized wireless communication.
It was stated in banking circles that the apparatus to be used will operate up to 1,000 circuits on one wave length. It is said that it is much cheaper than the present fele phone service and will eliminate the danger of interrupted communica: tion during storma.
SHOCKING ANHUI ATROCITIES.
9, Ross 1; Pennsylvania-Robin-proved, a fine of $10 with the usual son 76; Rhode Island-Robinson alternative was inflicted.
Lo Yee, mistress of. n. passenger 10; South Carolina-Robinson 18; South Dakota-Robinson 10; Ten-boat, was charged with mooring nessee-Robinson 22%, Berry 12; within 20 yards of the s.s. Promin- Texas-Robinson 40; Utah-Ro-ent, when the vessel was in the binson 8; Vermont-Robinson 8; Quarantine Anchorage with "Q" Virginia Robinsor. 22, Stevenson flag flying, without having obtain- 2; Washington-Robinson 14; ed permission of the Port Health West Virginia-Robinson 16; Wis. Officer.
Pleading guilty, the defendant consin-Robinson 26; Wyoming Robinson G; Alaska-Robinson 6; was fined $20, with the alternative District of Columbia-Robinson of three weeks' imprisonment with 6; Hawaii-Robinson 6; Philip hard labour. pines-Robinson G; Porto Rico- Robinson 6; Canal Zone--Robin- aon 6; Virgin Islands-Robinson 2.
TWO
LAUNCHES IN COLLISION.
1
BOTH SUFFER SLIGHT
DAMAGE.
EMPIRE RADIO SERVICES.
GOVERNMENTS MAY SELL CABLES OUTRIGHT.
London, Jaly 3. The Morning Post atates that under the scheme,to be submitted to the Govermanente concerned for
(Coutimied from Page 1.)
When regular soldiers were re- ported to be near at hand, a retreat was ordered and the same reign of terror existed wherever the vil lains went. The people of one village had the temerity to resist. ches took place in the Harbour, wireless and cable communica-
A collision between two laun- the future working of overseas
ROMANCE and THRILLS!-
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THE
PAINTING, TOWN
AT THE
GLENN TRYON
BUY AUTH
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A EMİNERAL PICTURE
The rollicking story of a small town invent- ing genius, who goes to New York to astonish the city with his ideas, and of the amusing resulia!
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TO-DAY Interpreter 2.30 8, 7.15.
This did not serve for long, and near the Yaumati typhoon shelter tions, the Governments will sell A SUPER WESTERN THRILLERI-
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yesterday, as a result
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of which their cables outright for cash, and the whole village suffered as
lease for a definite number of result. Every home was burnt to both craft were slightly damaged.
and the ground. Men, women
The coxswain of the steam years their beam stations...
The Post Office, however, will re- children alike paid the extreme launch Fook Lol, in a report to the
tain the wireless telephone ser penalty. Only threo managed to Water Police, says that at noon
vice-Router. survive, all the others were killed. yesterday, when he was about to This happened 50 li to the west of enter the southern entrance of the Liuanchow.
Yaumati typhoon shelter, having the: steam: launch Lee Ka in tow, Lunnchow After the Sack.
ho noticed that the steam launch Llunnchow ig How entirely Ping Po' was about to proceed vacated. Practically, everything to the Harbour from the shelter, standing has been burnt. Only The Fook Lol's coxswain blew the mission buildings, which were one blast, but the Ping Po proceed- of fire-proof materials, escaped ed on her course, with the result and these were footed. The Post that it came between the Fook Loi Office was left in ashes. Dr. Heh's and the Lee Ka, damaging the medical office was demolished, to- former. to the extent of $100, gether with his home and his The coxswain' of the Ping Po patients' quarters. All along the also reported the occurrance to way and in every direction, the police and added that his nothing but smoke and flames launch was damaged to the extent could be seen.
of $100 through the collision.
The unhappy people threw their children into wells and let them drown rather than fall into the hands of these damons, The con dition in which the dead were found cannot be described,
The forthcoming wedding is an nounced to take place at All Souls' Langham Place, London, on Satur- day next, between Marjorie oldest daughter of Captain and Mrs. A. son Conway, RN.
TYPHOON NEAR THE P.L.
To-day's Observatory report atates:-Pressure is high to the cast of Japan and low over China. It is also low between Guam and the Philippines, where a typhoon may The forecast up to ba forming.
moderate; fairi
Printed and Published for the Proprietors by ALFRED MORLEY, H. Stewart and Lieut, Harold Rob nood: to-morrow is;-South w at 1 and. 5, Wyndham Street, in the City of Victoria Hongkong.
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