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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1930.
NOTICE TO OWNERS.
MORRIS
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$5
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The Hongkong Hotel Garage.
The
Thongkong Telegraph.
MAY 13 1930.
TUESDAY,
KOWLOON'S WELCOME.
DAY BY DAY,
AND DWELL PARTICULAR
the other side of the harbour are willing and anxious to be of ser vice to the Government in all that
THERE IS AN UNEASY, ILL-CONDI- pertains to the well-being of the TIONED STAGE THROUGH WINCH MOST community as a whole. The con- BOYS PASS ON THEIR WAY TO MAN- tinued vigour of the Kowloon He- HOOD-THE TROGLODYTE STAGE, IN
WHICH THEY SULK sidents Association, which is re-APART EACH IN HIS presentative of all classes and races, CAVE.Dr. Kelman. is sufficient proof of that fact. In- deed, this 'body has rightly come to be regarded as
the recognised all mouthpiece of Kowloon in matters of civic concern. Its ser- vice on behalf of the public has been attested in many ways, notably in its insistence. on the need of sociation. hospital long before the present building was erected, in the activity
than bis
to
CORRESPONDENCE.
The Currency Problem.
[To The Editor of Hongkong Telegraph.]
The Very Idea!
Talking of the influence of Latin In the lives of the people in Abar deenshire, Mr. Lamb Smith told, at a Club recently, of a man who, when his sixth child arrived, chris- tened him "Finls."
Sir. This question has of late brought forth views from many Circumstances, however, were The s.s. Tanda, with the Aus-persons; among those, those of against him, and he had perforce
·to his tralian mails, is due here at day-the Chinese Bankers' Association to add two more names
and Mr. Paterson are more tenable. family register-"Addenda" and light on Thursday.
On the question of stablisation | "Supplementum.” alone, some were for and some against it, but it requires stretch of imagination to with alarm its adoption because of trade being driven to China.
His Excellency the Governor has kindly consented to become a patron of the Hongkong Automobile As
Joe
Walter
Police Reserve Orders, publish- ed yesterday, should have herne the signature of Mr. D. L. King, and not that of Mr. W. Kent. Con- stable R433, who has been permit- ted to resign after completing a year's service, is G. P. Murphy.
Was
no view
Pupil: "Excuse me, sir, but I cannot read what you have written in the margin of my exercise book!" Teacher:" "I wrote that your handwriting is very indistinct!"
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It Is regrettable that none has so far gone into the problem at all
The doctor in the village had two fully as its importance demands, and the signal failure to grasp or appreciate it intelligently has children who were acknowledged by been, 1 must emphasise, due to no the inhabitants as being the pret- regard having been given at all to tlest little girls in the district. men's mind by which it is so much While the two children were affected; for Hongkong currency walking one day they happened to haa undergone many peculiar as-pass two boys; one lived in the pects which are noticeable if they village and the other was a visitor. "I say," said the friend to the have been closely watched, and it will spring a great surprise to village boy, "who are those little many and even the Committee of girls?" Inquiry appointed by the Govern- ment to learn that from a premium, Hongkong banknotes had its posi- tion reversed only in 1919 and suffered a discount.
catise
of
"They are the doctor's children," replied the boy. "He always keeps the best for himself."
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Miss Caustic: "I understand that you are laying up something for a rainy day."
Misa Baustic: "Just what do you mean?"
Miss Caustic: "Well, you haven't returned my umbrella!"
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Smith's evening suit was rather old-fashioned. His figure, too, was not one which showed clothes to ad- vantage.
One evening, as he stood in the vestibule of a restaurant waiting for his wife, a tall, pompous man came up to him. "I say, my man, are you the head waiter?" he drawl-
What Smith lacked in bearing he made up for in quick thinking. to Without hesitation, he turned the other:
"No," he said, "but I heard him tell a young fellow to-day he didn't want to see any more applicants for jobs."
and Kirkwood it has shown in inducing the Gov-Hagen, the well-known golfers, erament to decide on the establish- left for Shanghal by the .. Pre- sident Pierce to-day. Mr. Paul ment of a new Central School, in Kong, the tennis players, was
as the keen interest it has manifested passenger by the same boat, in the provision of an adequate also was Mr. G. C. Moxon. children's playground, and in many other directions too numerous specify.
We make mention of these things to show that, if Kowloon has not yet its own Municipality, it has what is in some respects a good substitute therefor. What His Ex- The first prize in "B" sweep at
Mr. Paterson said he could as- cellency's views are on Municipali- the Shanghai Races was won by
Mr. P. H. McKay, of Kobo, who is sign no reason for the premium, ties-whether he has a more de-a well-known visitor to Shanghai, but as every cause must have an mocratic outlook on the subject and who, lucky to relate, won the effect, which the premium undoubt.
predecessor-we do not first in "B" sweep some years ago. edly is, there must be a
He benefits to the extent of more which must be determined. In know. We entertain the hope, how than $100,000.
short, this problem is, as I said in my article of the 17th April ever, that he will, after becoming
last, very complex, and for this fully acquainted with the Colony's
formal reason it requires to be treated A
week's further problems, realise the justice of the remand
granted by Mr. exhaustively. Smith at the Kow- The
cause origin and claim that ratepayers should be Whyte
loon Magistracy this
morning premium, notes issue by the Gov- given a far larger measure of con-
in the case in which Ajun Khan, aernment, and men's mentality were trol over purely local affairs than motor-car driver in the employ of some of the grounds fully covered they now enjoy. There must be, in Mr. Abbas Khan, is charged with in my lecture which applies with bodily harm to equal force to the currency causing grievous the Government archives, files Noor Mohamed,
another a tor problem of to-day as it applied. galare which show that, judging driver.
ed to that obtaining then and which I shall be glad to show to from the activities of the K.R.A,,
Summonses against Messrs. G. the Committee of Inquiry (as some It was a happy thought on the there are in this Colony residents
of its members will kindly inti- driving
cycles without part of those responsible for yester. who are anxious and competent to Dannerberg and F. R. Marcel for papers suggested I should) if any
me its desire, and mate to day's function to arrange a special give good civic service to the Goy licences were mentioned before Mr. failure to do so was that I was welcome to His Excellency Sir ernment and to the community at Whyte Smith, at the Kowloon afraid I was out of time as the William Peel on the occasion of his large. From these, and from his Magistracy yesterday afternoon, notification appearing
but it was stated that they had not papers limited the time till 14th
scrved! The proceedings first visit to Kowloon. Residents future contact with the Association, been
April last. one day fed were adjourned for one week for of the mainland, whilst associating His Excellency may
The following are my answers in re-service.
brief to the terms of reference:-- We welcome lower prices because themselves with the general greet- justified in recommending
(a) In the affirmative; (b) they increase the purchasing power of constitutional reform ing extended to our new Governor measure
Ho Sáng, aged 50 years, an oiler Premium (or it may yet be- of the public and consequently ex- on his arrival, have now, as the ad- which will provide increased oppor employed by the Hongkong Tram come discount); (c) Two ways, tend the volume of our business.
accord then Sir James Martin, J. P. mirably-worded Address expressed tunities for those who have the in-way Company, is now in the Gov- namely failing it, accorded to His Excellency "a clination and the ability to assist ernment Civil Hospital suffering by legislation; (d) (1) Premium welcome all our own, full of un- in handling what may be termed from severe injuries, caused by is detrimental to the prosperity of being knocked down by a motor the Colony (2) same as (c); (e) affected goodwill and loyal respect." the municipal affairs the car, the number and the owner Present Currency satisfactory: (1)
of which is unknown, whilst he in the negative-Your, etc. That the kindly thought underlying
was oiling the tramway track in the convening of the gathering was
Arsenal Street yesterday. deeply appreciated by Sir William is evident from the terms of the brief but none the less sincere speech in which he expressed his thanks for the courtesy shown both to himself and Lady Peel.
It was but natural that the Ad-criticised divorce laws. Mr. Jus-receiving treatment in the Govern. "FLEE FROM THE WRATH tice Hill recently criticisedment Civil Hospital, her condition severely the existing law in rela-giving some rise to anxiety: The accident occurred Queen's tion to the suit for judicial Road East, near Water Street. separation where unfaithfulness
Colony.
of
some
motor
Divorce Law Reform. The unusually heavy Hilary term lists which faced the Law Courts
Knocked down by a motor cycle, in England have served to draw driven by David Chan, of 3, Ken- nedy Street, last night, Li Shung, into the limelight again the new
a girl aged six years, of 30, Second problems which are arising in con- Street, received a fracture of the nexion with England's much left thigh, for which she is now
is alleged, but the petitioner does
in
my
in the
J. M. XAVIER.
Kowloon, 18th May, 1930.
GIRL'S CRY TO NEW YORK.
TO COME!"
Rationalisation is the application of common-sense to industrial pro- blems.-Mr. P. Malcolm Stewart.
A new profession has arisen since
of unemployment. An was last in this country, the pro- fession
man goes to the anemployed cinema, to the racecourse, and to football matches just the same es his wage-earning neighbours.-- Lord Lloyd.
that
RAIN LATER.
The Royal Observatory reports a trough of low pressure extends from Indo-China to Guam. The typhoon is nearly stationary, about 250 miles east of Ishigaki. A lovely curly-haired girl, who It may be filling up. The local has never seen a musical show, a forecast is Ñ.W. or variable night club, or a talking picture, winds, moderate; fair at first; has gone to save New York City some rain later. from "certain destruction."
dress of Welcome should emphasise the amazing schemes of develop- ment which have been launched on the Peninsula in recent years, as well as the vast possibilities for not seek the full remedy of divorce. Union church desire through the The Ladies' Committee of the future expansion which lie ahead. Mr. Justice Hill has adopted the medium of our columns, to thank Brown eyes glowing, childish mancom NT MATERNITRIDE one part of the view that these suits are not in the the many friends who, by co Dudley cries out her warnings to WHO WAS
cheeks flushed, 18-year-old Dolores If there is Colony
than another in public interest. Many will take tributions of clothing, etc., or by
objection to the view of the learn-support in any other way, helped sinful New York from the pulpit of Cornell Memorial Church, which the spirit of progressed judge on the subject of judicial to make the recent Jumble Sale
ម advancement
being separation and ample room
As the result where she is conducting revival for the success it was,
services. of last Friday's sale, the Com-i demonstrated, it is on the mainland. differences of opinion will un-
able to continue} "New York is getting more One cannot visit Kowloon and its doubtedly remain while the lawmittee has been
stands as it is at present. Few, its generous donations to the wicked every day," says Dolores. "I've heard all about it-night usual Home charities environs without being immediately
however, who are intimately ac-
clubs, speakeasies, gambling, empty churches.
und
we shall
more
VAIN WAIT FOR A BRIDE.
WEDDING PUT OFF FOR ·.
A DAY.
bride.
a
"The city will surely be destroy- ed unless the people repent and are saved."
In cities of the Mississippi valley, where Dolores has preach- ed her Gospel for the past seven years, enthusiastic converts called her "angel." They clamoured to touch the hem of her white robe.
Story of Conversion. When Dolores was nine years old she attended a revival meet- ing, and was converted.
Telling of her childish experien-
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impressed by the wonderful strides quainted with the pathos of the which are being made in opening up divorce courts, could dispute that large areas for residential and in-circumstances are constantly being | dustrial purposes. As we have re- presented there which raise points marked before, big new towns are of the utmost difficulty in regard growing up across the harbour, and to adjudication for the good of the majority over fong future years. no doubt find ample The modern rush to the Diyorce evidence of that Tact when the Court is undoubtedly a serious
There was a hitch in a wedding Census is taken next yeer. Given aspect of national life. Many of that was to have taken place at St. normal conditions, tremendous the cases come under the head of Michael's Church, Sittingbourne future lies ahead for this part of "discretion," where the suitor for owing to the on-appearance of the the Colony. It is true, of course, divorce admits misconduct. This The bridegroom, a widower, is a that with the steady growth of the class of case is increasing under licensed victualler, of East Berg- the "easier" codes of modern .con-holt, Suffolk. There was a large mainland, fresh problems are being duct and has led one judge to re-gathering of friends, and the vicar, ces Dolores aaya: created and new needs becoming mark that people seem to be break the Rev. Dr. A. Jones, was ready felt like a bird that is free. I
"I ran, sobbing, to the altar. emphasised. Yesterday's ceremony ing up their family life very to perform the cremony.
didn't intend to be an evangelist, Time passed, and when only -incidentally the first of its kind calmly. Reform of the Divorce few minutes remained the brides then, but the pastor of the Four-
Court, however, is usually spoken maids appeared.
quare Church, a tiny mission, bo- gan taking me round to privola "The bridesmaids are no use to and infirmaries. I was so small of nowadays in relation to the widening of the grounds for divorce and thus still further; it's the bride I want," said the that I stood on a chair, so they
vicar
could see me when I talked. My by the masurance given him that strengthening the divorce tide,
Three o'clock arrived and the message went straight to their which has run more vigorously in vier said that the marriage could hearts." when he has occasion to deal with the last decade than ever in Eng not take place that day, but that he Three years ago, when she was. the affairs of the mainland he can land's history, save, of course, for would marry the couple on the in the first grade of high school, count upon the wholehearted the limitel boom incidental to
at New Philadelphia, Ohio, Dolores operation of its residenta in every the law in recent years, do not
the war. The changes made in following morning.
He then went to a football match, left school to tour Ohio and effort undertaken for the public appear to have taken into const- and the bridal party returned Michigan as an evangelist.
Her mother, Mrs. Lulu Dudley, good. This assurance comes, from deration all the changed circum-home.-
stances of modern life and when The following morning everybody | went with her. members of a community prepared England's own judges are forced turned up again, and the vicar mar Dolores confesses that she never to act in harmony without distinc-adversely to criticise the existing ried the happy couple, who were all plans a sermon before she speaks. tion of race or creed. These legislation, then great weight is smiles after the previous day's dis. She has had no theological train.
added to the suggestion that a com- appointment,
ing. not empty sentiments, for in the prehensive review of the whole Amisunderstanding about I am inspired," she says, “I past there has been no lack of situation should be instituted with taxi-cabs was the chuse of the hardly know afterward what I
delay.
have zald,' evidence that those who reside on the least possible dolay.
in Kowloon--was not the occasion for the airing of these, but His Ex- cellency must have been impressed
CO-
are
HERVE RIEL?
In the little village of Le Croisic in South Brittany there was unveiled, on Easter Monday, 1912, a statue of the gallant sailor, Herve Riel, who, over two hundred years previously, had saved his country's fleet from falling Into the hands of ita English. and Dutch enemies,
For a whole day, the French fleet, though greatly outaum- bered, had held its own in a battle of Cape La Hogue in the English Channel, but when → night fell the admiral com manding thought it prudent. to retreat. With his remain- ing twenty-two ships he reached St. Malo, with the En- glish fleet not far behind.. Before him lay the trea cherous shallows of La Rance, which none of his pilote dared navigate,
Then there stepped forward a Breton sailor," Herve Riel, who volunteered for the... difficult and dangerous task, and accomplished it success- fully, thus saving all the French vessels from capture.
As a reward, he was offered whatever he cared to ask. With a modesty as superb as it was unconscious, he only asked for a day's lenvo, just long enough to go and see his wife, La Belle Aurore, in their cottage at Le Croisie.
His story is preserved in the official archives, but is more, familiar to us from *Robert Browning'a
"Herve Riel.”»
poem,
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