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RETIREMENT GIFT.
PRESENTATION TO MR. A, K.
HENDERSON,
Why Some Girls Are Not
Popular.
There are some girls who are
attractive enough in appearance LAYTON Ɛ Tokyo, Aug. 10, The esteem in which Mr. A. K. which other girls enjoy. What is JOHNSTONE Considerable importance ap- pears to be attached to the Pre- the Institution of Engineers and unconsciously repel those with The People's mier's explanation of the Goy Shipbuilders, of which he has been whom they speak because they ernment's China polley yesterday a member for 32 years, was ovi»
are afflicted with ill-smelling Favourites at a gathering of Government denced yesterday evening when officials and members of the Sol- Mr. W. J. Stokes presented him breath, the result of intestinai yukal, as it indicates an incllua with a Westminster chime clock Inactivity. tion to adopt a more conciliatory on behalf of the members. Mr. Is your breath as sweet attitude on the question of the Henderson was assistant general as it ought to bet If not Nanking and Mukden compromise, manager of the Hongkong Tram-try Pinkettes, the dainty little
Reiterating Japan's desire. for Chinese friendship and no wish to ways, Limited, from which position flaxatives. They ensure daily re- Interfere in China's domestic af he has retired and calls for Homo gularity, dispel sick headaches, fairs, the Fremier declared that tia Australia on Thursday next at datulence and bllious attacks, Japan welcomes any step aimed at noon. From Australia he will pro- keep the system clean, the skin unification of Chins, and there-ceed Home by way of the Cape.clear and the breath sweet. Your fore welcomes the proposed com- Genuine Friendship. promise provided the rights and | 192
yet who lack that popularity | **
Henderson is held by members of the cause? Simply that they
interests of Manchuria are not en- In making the presentation Mr. dangered.
Stokes, who was supported by Mr. R. M. Dyer and Mr. Henderson, said:
Regarding these remarks, it is learned that the Premier is con- sidering the lesuing of a public
Gentlemen, It is a mere forma statement shortly, for the purpose lity for me to say that we have of clearing up possible misunder- standings regarding Japan's ac-met this evening to any good-bye tions. The statement is expected to Mr. Henderson. These part
chemist sells them.
PINKETTES
^ THE DAINTY LITTLE LIVER. 6. AND INTESTINAL REGULATORS
KEEP YOU WELL
to declare the same standpoint asinge are so frequent in Hongkong given at yesterday's gathering, that we get hardened to them. and also review, the historical re- There are, however, some which lations of Japan and Manchuria stand out from others for some able good friends met in the En- and emphasise Japan's intention of particular reason-long association gineers' Institute, and of many and services rendered many a happy evening spent in maintaining the open door policy, special
Though it la uncertain when the genuine personal friendship. the Club House. I won't bore statement will be issued, it is un-think, gentlemun I shall have you with long details of "An Old derstood a suitable opportunity your entire support, when I say Member's Early Memories." You will be sought so as to come at a that this occasion Is n combina- all know me well enough not to paychological moment when most tion of all these reasons. Thirty-expect a long historical speech. effective. Though it is asserted two. years is a very long continu- I have seen. great changes in that Japan will not attempt to rise faus association anywhere and cs-Hongkong, and equally great force to prevent a compromise,pecially so in Hongkong, special changes in the Institute; but my which now is regarded as almost services have been rendered so opinion is that, now-a-days, things Inevitable, the Government ap-fully and frequently by Mr. Ilen-are a great deal better in most pears to fear, inter alia, that it derson that the word "special" be-ways than ever they were before. might result, in fighting between comes redundant and when a man Feng Yu-hainng and Chilang Kal- has been consistently known by shek, in which case officials reite his Christian name for 32 years I can assure you that, at heart, rate that Japan will not hesitate there can be no great doubt as to I am as young as any of you; and to despatch troops to protect genuine personal friendship. my feelings of regret at leaving Japanese lives and property in the
That, however, does not make you * are fortunately tem- event of the disturbances spread- ing to Manchuria. At the same my job any easier. We are all pered by my determination to time, it would appear that there sorry to lose his genial personality lind some congenial club, and are rather more hopeful prospects and to envisage the gap in our some suitable outlet for my still of the situation being settled membership that his absence will youthful energies, at home In Scotland near where I served my peacefully-Reuter.
bring about,
Mukden and Nanking?” “
Peking, Aug. 10.
Still Feeling Young.
once
Our regret is, nevertheless, time these 85 odd years ago. largely mitigated by the know- I can only hope you will all ledge that he is starting on have as happy and healthy a spell well-earned retirement, in as I have just concluded in Hong- It is stated in very reliable cir- thoroughly good health, and that kong; and, thanking you clea here that the rapprochement
on behalf of my wife between Mukden and Nanking has he carries with him the best more,
En- been almost consummated.-Kenter. wishes of everyone who has had and myself, I wish the
the pleasure of his friendship for incers Institute all success and a longer or shorter portion of the prosperity in the future and a long career of continued usefulness for long period he has been not only
many years to come. with us but of us.
MAIL ROBBERY.
ASSISTANT, LINEN-KEEPER
·RELEASED.
Mr. Stokes then said: Mr. Ron- It is therefore my great plederson,As you have no doubt sure to ask you, gentlemen, to learnt during your long member- rise with me and drink to the ship, it has long been the custom health, longevity and happiness of of the Institute, to mark its ap- our old and valued friend préciation of a departing member
"Archie."
After
New York, Aug. 10:
of long standing by the presenta- Archibald Chapman, the assle-
Clock Presented.
tion of valedictory address. tant linen-keeper of the 8.8,.
That desirable custom cannot be Leviathan, charged with theft
the tonst had been allowed to lapse in the case of a from mails, has been released for honoured those present sang "For member of your length of service, lack of evidence. He is being do-He's a Jolly Good Follow," follow but it is slightly varied in detail; ported to England: Reuter's ed by three hearty cheers. and it has been decided to pre-. American Service,
sent you with this "Certificate of Discharge" in which faudatory
A message from New York)
ля д
Continuing Mr. Stokes said:
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dated July 20 stated that sequel to the sensational mall rob- After the very enthusiastic man-words are sternly suppressed and bery on the Leviathan on June 28, ner in which your fellow members pinin straightforward oficial Light Archibald' Chapman, assistant have conveyed their heartfelt good statement substituted. linen-keeper aboard the liner, had wishes it will not surprise you to We trust you will never have. been charged with theft of regis- know that they want to put their to use it in a search for work tered mail valued at £1,200. After feelings on record in a more tan- and we hope that you will find a formal remand, Chapman was re-gible form. They therefore ask some suitable place within the
which was one of the biggest ever memento of the good fellowship where it can proclaim to all hands { made from an ocean liner, was dis- and happy times, we have had to-the respect and esteem we feel
covered upon the arrival in Lon: gether and they will like to cherish for you. don of the regletered bags of mail the thought that its chimes will brought to Southampton from the remind you every fifteen minutes 7- United States by the Leviathan. of the goodwill and friendship At the time, the value of the logs they bear towards you and which was put at £100,000, and it was you have so thoroughly deserved thought that the robbery was com- mitted in, New York before the malla were put aboard the liner.]
lensed on ball. The robbery, you to accept this clock as a portcullis of your ancestral castle and
SINGAPORE BASE.
NO DELAY PENDING PEACE PARLEY.
during the 82 years you have been
one of us.
Too Few "Archies,"
a good and faithful member, you We make one request which, as
must gratify. We want your photograph even though many cameras are burat and many lenses damaged. There are plenty of cameras to be got, but there are too few "Archies."-
Mr. Henderson's Thanks. Replying Mr. Henderson said: Gentlemen. I rise to thank your
After Mr. Stokes had read the eloquent chairman for all the flat- "Certificate of Discharge," Mr. A photo- tering things he has said about Henderson produced this "honry old barnacle," and graph of himself at the same time also to express to all members my expressing his thanks for the gratitude for the token, of your "Certificate." When settled London, Aug. 10.
good wishes which I have just down in the old country, he add- The Admiralty announces that received in the form of this od, a place would be found for there is no foundation for the re- exquisite time plece. After 32 it, and if any of his friends were port that the contract for the years of membership. I cannot but passing they would always find Singapore Base has been post-recall, at this time, very many their "Dram in a bottle." (Laugh- poned.-Reuter.
happy recollections of innumer. 'ter).
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