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IRON AND STEEL.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1929.
ing Inquiry, says Mr. Baldwin, would not be helpful to the indus- try. What is there, however, to provent the Government from reaching its own conclusions as a result of the Balfour Committee report, and acting upon them with out further delay?
4
DAY BY DAY.
THE POWER TO DECIDE FIRMLY LIES AT THE VERY MARROW OF ABILITY.
Lieut. W. F. Edds, Royal Mar- ines, has been appointed to H.MS. Kent.
Weihaiwel for Hongkong..
"Chinese Symbolic Art, Advt.
****
CORRESPONDENCE.
Christian Selence.
The Very Idea!
An excerpt from Branch Notes, the monthly jourhal of Edinburgh branches of Post Ofco workers:
Some. Iden of the
enormous dieulties that confront tho
Bubblyjock. Cock or Hen?
Yes.
Plucked or unplucked?
Filleted.
Was it cleaned?
No-pinched.
.Were head and feet on or off?
Certainly.
(To The Editor of Hongkong Telegraph.]
Sir-Kindly permit me to refer H.M.S. Cornflower arrived at to the letter in your issue of yes- It may be, of course, that the Welhaiwel from Shanghal on Mon-terday on the above, subject. I ofcers of the Inquiry Branch may Government thinks to secure sub-day. ILMS. Foxglove is leaving read the "Bulis and Inners" of be gained from a perusal of the Saturday last and think that the following, which is more or less stantial support in the coming
paragraph was an excellent, albeit typical of how official forms are election for a policy embracing an
A Public Lecure will be given at somewhat humorous, exposition of treated by the public. extension of "safeguarding" to the the Helena May Institute on Mon- the situation to-day as it affects Kind of fowl?
Christian Science. If I remember steel and other industries; in day 4th March at 5 pm-when Mrightly, this is not the first occn- other words, that it will angle for C. A. S. Williams will speak on sion votes on a promise to facilitate the application from this particu lar industry. But the oflleials of the Iron and Steel Trades Con- federation do not favour the put- Ling off of the matter until after the General Election; they want the issue to be faced right away, What is more, they disfavour the matter being made the subject of political
any controversy. In event, there is keen disappoint- ment at the Government's attitude, and wo imagine that if greater sympathy is not shown towards the industry, the Baldwin. Ad-' miniştration may
the suffer ut polls when the General Election comes round.
1
It
Give full particulars of packing.
None.
Particulars of every address in
"or on parcel.
Smith, Antorica:
on which the Christian Science Committee on Publication Afternoon movie malinces com-for Hongkong has immediately mencing at 2.30 p.m. will be given rushed into print with an "official" at the Star Theatre every Wednes.statement In an effort to rebut an day, Saturday and Sunday. The allusion which by the nature of 5.30 and 9.20 performances remain its surroundings was intended to
be" humorous! its usual.
And what was the nature of the The forthcoming marriage is rebuttal? If memory "serves, announced of Private Nathan was exactly word for word the Leaf, King's Own Scottish Border-same communication as sent to a era, Mount Austin Barracks, tolongkong morning newspaper a Miss Rogina David, school teacher, few days ago in reply to a newa.
Scotsman at Kingston, describ Chair- mesango stating that the of 228 Wanchai Rond.
ing a party-The refreshments: man of the Christian Science Parent Church had documentary were all right-we had a bottle of evidence of the administration of beer between four. murphine bypodermically to Mra. Eddy. It may be that the local committee is under the im- pression that the oftener a thing
Willesden man:-It was quite is said the truer it becomes!
Of course, on the other hand early in the morning-not more lie, no matter how often repeat- than 10,90. Megistrate: I sup- no nearer the truth. It pose that is carly to some people.
The constable. was
"THE EMDEN.”.
FAMOUS GERMAN FILM SHOWING AGAIN,
Sheriff Blair, at Glasgow:- Many motorists are bad enough at any time, but drunk motorists are a terror to everybody.
"The Emden," the thrilling Ger- man in dealing with one of the most audacious episodes in the hised, is fory of naval warfare, is being would appear to many, however,
very fair. Secret Diplomacy?
screened again to-day and to if the statement that Mrs. Eddy He asked me the question several morrow at the Queen's Theatre, took drugs is an absolute lie, that times to contradict myself.-A Astonishment in no small degree Nothing but the most favourable the local committee might quite witness at Darlington. has been provoked by the publica-criticism has been given the pro-usefully take up the challenge Sir Montagu Sharpe, K.G. at tho tion in the Utrecht Schdagblad of duction wherever it has been shown, and have the question settled once Middlesex Sessions, to a witness: the terms of a most remarkable and, although a German picture and for all time instead of just-1f you call everybody n flar the dealing with a descisive German weakly repeating matter from
inference is that you are the document, represented 'as being aval defeat, it might well be taken the Christian Science Sentinel,
a secret military Convention be- us a compliment from our late 1 may say, although personally greatest liur of all.
像 •
either way, that, "The Sunday Expires indifferent tween France and Belgium. It is enemies.
filin,
correspon- newspaper
The villagers were listening to a kasays:"Enthralling alleged that the agréemént
con-through
increasing band playing Christmas carols, spicuously fair and even flattering dence, there is been in existence since 1920 and in its treatment of Britishi Naval suspicion in the Colony that the and they seemed to understand that its authenticity is guaranteed, interests. A homquel from the Christian Science Mother Church every instrument with the excep but whether or not, this claim is German Admiralty to the Bitish are on a somewhat bid wicket and Lion of the trombone. They decid- capable of proof, there is certain Navy"
this suspicion is by no means off-ed to fetch the oldest villager and The British bron and steel to be many a flatter is political vided during each performance by local committee.
An added attraction will be pro-set by the repent tactics of the ask him his opinion about it.
· The old man stood watching the Industry is keen on arging the dovecotes. We have not yet had the Orloff Brothers who will give
Incidentally, your correspon-player for a while, and then ex- | Goverunient to order an investiga-the advantage of a statement selections on the balalnika and dent calls Mrs. Eddy "the Dis-laimed, "Take no notice o im.
tion of its present condition, no from the French or Belgium Gov-steel guitar.
coverer and Founder" of Chris- There's a trick in it; obain't cruments regarding the Rong- There will be ho movie perform tian Science. Surely, a "Dis- really swallowin' it every time." doul in the hope that this mytional dinclosure, and until some ance to-morrow at 5.00 p.m. at the enverer" cauzot be "Founder" of}
Queen's, as Miss Violet Cupell's that which she has been under
To-day's Dog Story--A Chelsen danging display will be given at the necessity of discovering, while resident quotes the that time.
following, la "Founder" would have no need written at the time that the of discovering her own founda- Incident occurred: "We were in tion.-Yours, etc.,
The country for the summer, und had been in the house about two weeks. It was our custom to tako out my brother's Irish terrier Tip in the garden after dinner-on the lend on account of his partiality for hunting rabbits. On this oceanion "Tip' Antly refused to go near the front door. He pulled at the lead and whined. Eventually, I had to take him out through the
ing-room, long French window in the draw-
the
4.
LA ARGENTINA.
ANOTHER BRILLIANT
SUCCESS.
W. G. Hongkong, 25th Feb, 1929,
strengthen its plea for considera- tion under the Safeguarding of forthcoming, caution
such official pronouncement is must be Industries Act. Once again, how exercised and the allegations ne- ever, it have met with a rebuff, for ecpted with reserve. The Utrecht the Prime Minister does not see journal youches for the fact, his way clear to appoint the ostensibly providing circumstay- Commission of Inquiry which the tial evidence of the agreement, owners' Confederation deshes to that high. ollicials of the General
A large gathering assembled at!
THE BALALAIKA. ape created. It will be recalled Staffs of the two countries met.
in 1927 for the purpose of "inter-the Theatre Royal last night that some three years ago
MUSICAL ATTRACTION AT the second preting" its clauses. The result thoroughly to enjoy
QUEENS. industry made an application for of this alleged perret diplomacy is visit of the famous Spanish dan- “safeguarding," but that this did that. Belgium and France have la Argentina. The programme, The Orloff Brothers, two well
Rust representative of BOL prove successful. Political contracted to mobilise their forces fascinating style of dancing of each performance at the Queen's the known artista, will appear during objections to the application were immediately any Power in any which this artiste is ao justly Theatre from to-day till Saturday,
"We returned through the win- ** with Germany | famous, early evident, the chief of these way nasociated
was well chosen, each in conjunction with the feature being that any granting of the shall mobilise to threaten either item being enthusiastically receiv-film. The added attraction will dow later, and had hardly been in take the form of eclections on the the room ten minutes when we heard a loud crash. On other application would, in the case of any front. According to the ed
La Argentina presents her own Balalaika and steel guitar. The details published, it is somewhat such a big Industry, be tanta-
creations, and the fact is surely balalaika is a primitive instrument occasions Tip would have barked presumptionaly assumed that in mount to the Government adopting the event of war with Germany, which she imparts realism to every sme note, yet it la capable, in ex-which he was lying, glanced at the emphasised in the manner in of only three strings, two of the fariously. This time, however, he merely looked up from the sofa on a wholesale programmie of Protec- Britain will fall into line with character she essays to imperson-pert hands, of producing music of door, and wagged his tail as much tion. Such a step, it was apparent, the alleged parties to this alliance, ale. Her mastery of the castinets a high order. The programs to say, 'I told you so. would be regarded as a breach of the only merit of which, if it truly is marvellous, a language being which will be presented to-day and the Government undertaking not
exists, is its defensive nature. It given to her every movement by to-morrow has been well chosen and
the almost uncanny manipulation includes, "Reverie Waltz," "The out. At the other end of the hall. to change the fiscal system of the contains no suggestion of com- of this typically Spanish mode of Cossack's Farewell," and "Cossack Inrge portion of the ceiling had
bination for aggressive purpose, expression,
Dance." The Orlift Brothers are fallen on the door mat." country by indirect methods.
As a solo pianist and accom- artists of note and are on their but we cannot, ace that this fact The reason why Mr. Baldwin would constitute justification for panist, Carmencita Perez ably way to Europe where engagemenis Arithmetic is one of the best sub- will not at the monient appoint a its existence. We sincerely trust assisted her principal, one partien have already been secured. Their jects for giving a child self-con- arly brilliant offering being varia-stay in Hongkong is a brief one fidence, says Dr. Sheppard, pre- | Commission to investigate the cons that the Governments concerned tins of a popular Andalouslan and all lovers of music should make sident of the Mathematical Associa
dition of the industry is that the are in a position to show that the thente, "El Vito," (M. Infante.) a point of visiting the Queen's dur- tion:] Balfour Committee an Industry document. pure fabrication.
of the per- ing the week. A new programme and Trade has already presented & Any move that, like this; could formance, La Argentina received will be given on Thursday when programme will also bo construed as animus against a flattering ovation, responding the picture detailed report embracing this par and mistrust
of neighbouring ticular industry, and, that it in
is anything but a countries therefore unnecessary that ground guarantee for the maintenance of which has been so recently cover-good relations. Such an alliance ed should again be traversed, would, we feel, be severely Moreover, the Government aaye demned by the world at large..
Since the above was written, that the main provisions of the
the French and Belgian Foreign rating reform scheme are likely to Ministers have declared the Treaty he of special benefit to the in-published to be a fantastic for- dustry. No doubt with a view to gery.-Ed. H.K.T.)
dispelling any ideas of hostility towards the industry, Mr. Baldwin points out that if the Conservative | Government la returned to power
is
EXCHANGE RATES.
Vienna
at the next election, it will allow Paris
Brussels the industry to make a further
Amsterdam "onfeguarding" application, when Berlin... an opportunity will be presented Copenhagen for a statement of the case beforo Helsingfors an independent tribunal. Those Lisbon alatements of the Prime Minister Buenos Aires
Rio
seem to suggest that the Govern- Shanghai ment scarcely knows its own mind Yokohama New York regarding the attitude it should Geneva take towards the iron and atcci Milan
Stockholm Industry. If, as he says, tho Oslo ground has been so well covered Praguo by the Balfour Committee, then Madrid Athens why does the Government wait Bucharest until after the General Election Bombay
Hongkong bofore making up its mind to Silver (spot) allow of an application under the Silver (forward). Safeguarding Act! A long, rov-
con-
London, Feb. 25.
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At the conclusion
with an encore.
M.
change.
51
COMMON ERROR IN BRIDGE
AND HOW TO CORRECT THEM
by ww.wentworth
BEFUBING TO MAKE THE NECESSARY SACRIFICE OF A TRUMP
West
North (Dummy)- 14 10 3 2
10 9 5
◊ A 10 5 8
Leads 1
QJ2
Bouth (Declaror) — AAKJOG
♡ A OK QUG 4 483
East-
.18.10 188 The Bidding:--South bids one 81.64 spade and all pass.
876
Deciding the Play:-West leads .814 King of hearts which Declarar ..1/6 captures with Ace of hearts. .1/11% | What suit should Declarer now
.28 lead?
to-
clarer leads 4 of diamonds wards Ace of diamonds, which is ruffed by Enst. Game is lost be- cause opponents also make Queen of spades and Ace of clubs and King of clubs,
The Correct Method:-No finca- sing in trumps should be attempt-
ed,
"I went to the door and looked
*
•
Though multiplication was known
as vexation The
Lables turned
will shortly be
If the young generation heede re-
commendation
To subjects its
spurned.
forefathers
The mental reaction to "tols" and.
subtraction
Is vigorous, keen and intense, And decimal places are splendid in
cases
Of intellects sluggish or dense, So here's to researches 'midat rods,
poles and perches.
And when they're successful
adults
The youth we're addressing will
give us their blessing For having produced sum ro-
aults.
Daddy was conûned to the house
Declarer counts trumps and with u, and mother was busy Ands that five are held by his op- sterilising the dishes that had ponents. These are probably di- come from the sick room. vided three and two. Declarer "Why do you do that?" asked should play Ace of spades and on four-year-old Norman.
the
next round King of spades "Because, dear, poor daddy has with a fair chance of drawing the germa, and the germs get on the Queen of spades. If the Queen of dishes. I boil the dishes, and that spades does not fall, sacrifice the kills the germs." Jack of spades, because this Norman turned this over in his. Oppon- mind for several minutes, then on- play guarantees game. ents capture Jack of spades and quired: "Mother, why don't you then win two tricks in clubs. De holl daddy?" clarer wins, all of the remaining tricks, making game. If played in any other manner, there is no certainty of making game.
The forty-fifth ordinary general moeting of shareholders of the The Principle:-Draw trumps Hongkong Rope Manufacturing 20.1/16 The Error: Bolieving that and sacrifice one if necessary Co., Ltd. will be held at St. dummy should be entered in order when holding an established side George's Building, on Thursday, to finesse Jack of spades, De- | suit that Insures game,
March 14, at 11.30 am.
-British Wireless:
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