DEATH OF MR. J. JOHNSTONE
UNION WATERBOAT CO. SUPT.
The peaceful passing in his sleep late last night of Mr. James Johnstone, Superintendent of the Union Waterboat Company, will como as a shock to his many friends in Hongkong.
HOCKEY RESULTS
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12,
BOWLS AND TENNIS.
H.K; Ladies Defeat St.Yorkshire Society At The
Andrew's
Kowloon B.G.C.'
The II.K. Ladies repeated their Tisu Yorkshire Society, of long- victory over the St. Andrew's Ladies kong was entertained by the Kowloor in the first round of the Caer Chark Bowling Green Club on Saturday in Cup competition by defeating them their annual Lawn Bowls and Lawn in the return encounter at Sookunpoo Tennis fixture, this being the third on Saturday by two goals to one since the inauguration of the Korles
The declding goal was obtained in
The hosts were successful In the the closing stages after the teams Bowls section but lost at Tennis.
the Acores had crossed over with lovel. Minn J. Churchill melted both At the conclusion of goals for the winners, and Miss I. souvenir spoons were presented to
members of cach side. Gittins scores for the Saints.
The Saints were without the ser vices of Miss J. Wong, the Colony's centre-half,
who was indisposed.
Miss I. Woolley, moved to contro half while Mism P. Everest played at right half.
the famos
LAWN BOWLS.
The late Mr. Johnstone resided for over 60 years in India and the Far East, the last 34 years being pent in Hongkong. When he
In the Bowls match the Kowloon came to the Colony in 1000 he Joined the China Light Company
B.G.C. won by 113 shots to 50. Scores an an engineer, and remained with
II. F. Stoneham, A. E. Jofferies, that Company until he joined the
B. E. Maughan and F. L. Raploy Union Waterboat Company at its
With both sides playing brilliant (Kowloon B.G.C.) drew with C. Inception. Prior to coming to hockey, Miss Churchill opened scorJackson, E, D, Labrousse, J. Fraser Hongkong, Mr. Johnstone spenting for the Hongkong Ladies early and J. G. Meyer 14-14.
ended Before the hall time OR. some years in India and French Indo China, and supervised the Miss erection of several mills In both countries.
A
During his younger days, he participated in several branches of sporting activities in the Colony, and at one time was a well-known Soccer player for the Hongkong Football Club. In Interrs, Mr. Johnstone confined his activities to golfing and until recently was an active member of the Hongkong Golf Club. He was also a mem ber of the Hongkong Jockey Club. and of the Engineers Institute.
Although the late Mr. Johnstone has been alling for some time, his death was quite unexpected and ita suddenness is exemplified by the fact he was at his desk in the Union Waterboat office all day yesterday. He was born
at Sterling, Scotland, and was mar- ried in India.
The late Mr. Johnstone, who was born in 1865, is survived by a widow and two daughters, who are at present In England, and by two sons, Mr. Allan Johnstone, Manager of the Kowloon Service Station of Mesara, Dodwell and Company, and Mr. James John- stone, the well-known Interport swimmer, who is at present Shanghai.
LOCAL WEDDINGS
F
DR. FEHILY QUIETLY MARRIED
Quietly observed, owing to the recent death of the bride's father, the wedding took place at St.
Gittins had equalized. J. Meloy, P. J. O'Connell, P. T. The Saints began the accond half Farrell and G. II. Budding (Kowloon wall, but were not able to keep up B.G.C.) beat A. R. F. Raven, A. Pople, the paco set. The Hongkong Ladies F. Nornington and L. de Rome 23-18. took up the attack, and, after several unsuccessful efforta to score, Miss Churchill obtained for them, the do- ciding goal.
"Y" LADIES WIN.
The "Y" Ladies met with stout re- sistance when they engaged the Central British Schoolgiris in the Caer Clark competition, and after a hard-fought match won by the only goal, scored in the second half through Miss M. Glendinning.
It was rather unfortunate for the Schoolgirls, for the goalkeeper wAS unsighted when Miss Glendinning shot.
Mian K. Moir, Miss L. Hickey and Miss J. Lakeman, composing the Schoolgiris" centro halt line, played a hard game. Ably led by Miss Moir they were responsible in breaking up practically every one of the dangerous attacks of the "Y" Ladies.
RECREIO MATCH.
The Recreio "A" team engaged their "R" team at King's Park, and emerged winners by four clear goals. Two goals wero aided in each half, the scorera being Mian M. Remedios, Miss M. Roza (2) and Miss A. Alves.
tho
FRIENDLY MATCH.
In a friendly match at Happy Valley, Central British Association Ladlon shared two goals with the Hongkong Ladice second eleven. Miss M. Smith netted both goals for the Central British and Miss M. Smalley for the Hongkong Ladies.
RADIO BEAT LOWER DECK. Playing at Carolino Hill yesterday! the Radio defeated the Flect Lower There was Deck by two goals to nil. no score at the interval, both teams Joseph's Church on Friday of DrPlay continued oven after the in. having a fair share of the exchanges. Joseph Fehily, of the Hongkong torval, but the Radio notched a couple Government Medical Department. of goals through Kalwant Singh and Radio defence youngest son of the late Mr. Pat Awtar Singh. The rick Fuhily and Mrs. Fehily, of
was too good for the opposing for- Ballineen, Co. Cork, and Dr. Lydia wards who were given few opportuni Pechterewa, younger daughter of ties to get within shooting range. the late Mr. Nicolas Pechterewa and Mr. Pechterewn, of Harbin. The Rev. Fr. Miganti officiated.
The Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington, C.M.G., Director of Medical and Sanitary Services, gave the bride nway, Mrs. Wellington was the
J. D. Thomson, C. B. Hosking, A. Chapman and G. II. Sherriff (Kow. loon B.G.C.) beat A. R. Brown, E. W. Coulson, O. B. Raven and J. A. Howe 31-9.
READY FOR WAR
BLUECHER ACCUSES
JAPAN
Moscow, Feb, 11.
1934.
RADIO BROADCAST
RELAY OF THE HONGKONG HOTEL DANCE ORCHESTRA-
"North Manchuria has been TO-DAY'S BROADCAST. turned into a drill-ground which Japan is preparing with desperate resolve, exhausting the whole or ganism of her State in a jump at the Soviet in the For East," de- clared General Bluecher, comman der-in-chief of the Soviet Army in the Communist Party Congress. the Far East, during an address to "Despite the seemingly peaceful statements of official loaders on Japanese policy continued Gen- eral Bluecher." "we see feverish. proparations for war proceeding."
In proof of thie, he declared that miles of strategic railways and roads and fifty aerodromes had been built.
Massing of Troops. General Bluecher said he had preciso Information that there were now 130,000 Japanese troops in Manchuria, namely, over one- third of the Japanese Army, to gether with 110,000 Manchukuo troops and 12,000 White Guards.
If necessary, the Soviet would concentrate in the Far East more aeroplanes than Japan.
J. G. Chambers, E. V. Searle, C. E. Elliot-Haywood and R. Duncan (Kow.
"Any Imperialist head intoxicat- loon B.G.C.) beat C. L. Farmer. J. II. Shaw, A. Brooksbank and A. E. Silked with military fumes will break stone 31-16.
"against our solid iron and con- crete fortifications."
Total: Kowloon B.G.C. 113; York- shire Soclety 56.
LAWN TENNIS:-
The Yorkshire Society beat the Bowling Green in the Lawn Teunis match by 65 gantes to 47. Scores:
Mr. and Mrs, J. L. Tetley (York. ahire Society) bent J. T. Bows and Mrs. Thompson 6-2; beat D. W. Waterton and Mrs. Leib 7-0; lost to T. Armstrong and Mrs. Lawrence 2-5; lost to J. Rodger and Mrs. Raploy 3-4.
J. G. Haigh and Miss Holmes (Yorkshire Society) lost to Bews and Min. Thompson 1-6; lost to Water- ton and Mira. Leib 3-4; lost to Armstrong and Mrs. Lawrence 2-5 lost to Rodger and Mrs. Rapley 3-6
W. Ashby and Miss Heap (York shire Society) beat Bows and Mrs, Thongson -2; lost to Waterton and Mrs. Leib 3-4: beat Armstrong and Mrs. Lawrence 4-3; bent Rodger und Mrs. Rapley 6-2.
"We can continuo our work here poncefully and calmly," he said. "Should war break out, we will a blow as to answer with such
places
make the strongholds of Capital- isnt crack, and in crumble. Reuter.
gome
is well- [General Bluecher known in China. It was he who trained Chiang Kai-shek's troops for their victorious march from Canton to Shanghal. He is better remembered as General Galens).
Changes in Personnel
Moscow, Feb. 11. The Communist Party Congresa Maxim Litvinoff a member of the adjourned after appointing M. Central Committee of the party in recognition of his diplomatic suc cesses. His promotion means his entry for the first time to high party councils.
From ZBW on a wavelength of 6-8 pm. European programme. 355 metres:
5-7 p.m. A relay of the Hongkong from the Hotel Dance Orchestra Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden tions, etc.
7 p.m. Cloning Local Stock Quota
7.3-8 p.m. Recorded music.
A Concert. Planoforte Solo-Rhapsody in E. Fiat (Brahms).
D'Eau
Pianoforte Solo-Joux.
(Ravel).
Benno Moisoivitch. Song-Down Vauxhall Way (Oliver). Song-Protty Mocking Bird (Bishop). Mavia Bennett (Soprano). 'Cello Solo-Adagio (Bach-Siloti- Casala).
Cello Solo-Goyescas-Intermezzo (Granados)..
Pablo Casals. Vocal Duel-Trot Here and There ("Veronique"-Messager).
Vocal Duet The Swing Song
("Veronique"-Messager),
Dorok Melville&
Oldham. Violin Solo-Introduction at Rondo Capriceloso (Op. 28) · (Saint- Saens).
Renée Chemet. Song-Bright is the Ring of Words (Vaughan Williams).
Winnic
Song The Roadside Fire (Vau-
shan-Williams).
Stuart Robertson (Baritone), Pianoforte Solo-Die Fledermaus Du Und Di-Waltz (Strauss, arr, Dohnanyi),
Pianoforte Solo-Schatz-Waltz
(Strauss, arr. Dohnanyl),
Ernst von Dolinanyi. 8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report,
8.3-10.30 p.m. Chinese Studio Con- cert
8.3-10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Preas Nows
10.35 p.m. Close Down.
All relays of the Hongkong Hotel Management and during the intervnis Orchestras are by courtesy of the recorded music will be broadcast from
the Studio.
wore a dress of olive green crepe- A short cost Apparently because of serious do-chino with W. Stoker and Mrs. Silkstoneness, M. Menjunsky, head of the astrakhan. She carried a bouquet
Secrot Police, was deprived of of African daisies. (Yorkshire Society) lost to Bews and
Mr. H. Evan Lewis was bost Mrs. Thompson 8-4; lost Waterton membership of the Central Com- and Mrs. Leib 1-0: lost to Armstrong mitice and his place was taken by man, while Messrs. John Spiers and and Mrs. Lawrence 1-8; lost to Rodger K. Jakir, as a new military mem- Douglas Fogg were the ushers. and Mrs. Rapley 0-7.
WORLD'S FASTEST
RUNNERS
(Continued from. Page 53
ber.
This move is considered to re- flect the growth in importance of the Red Army.
A reception was later held at 5.1; Queen's Garden, where the happy couple received the congratulations of their many friends. The honey- The Congress re-elected 10 mem-moon is being spent in Shanghai, bers of the Political Bureau and the bride's going away dress being three associates. Two new asso- of bols-de-rose with cont to match ciates, M. Postishov and M, Rud-in velour cloth. The coat was zutak, were also elected M. Rykov, trimmed with beige fox fur, hat Tomsky and Bukharin, who are and shoes and bag to match.... as in the combined' efforts of the important
Rightist Opposition
Rugby Interporter home forces to repulse Beccall.members, were reduced from the They didn't get together last season Central Committee membership to and the debate between their the position of Candidates. The United Services XI pose-Macnoon Thursday next at adherents has waxed loud and long. United Press. King's Park, will be as follows: Pte. The Cunningham forces gained a Hollingsorth (Lincolna); Lieut. N. Malight edge when their man was Metcalfe (R.A.), Lieut. Comdr. E. Rawarded the Sullivan Memorial medal for 1933, but admirers of C. MacVicker (H.M.S. Otus); Lieut.
SERVICE'S TEAM. '
to op-
on
A pretty wedding was solemnis- cu nt St. John's Cathedral Saturday afternoon by the Rov. Dean Swann, when Mr. David Mc- Lellan, the Rugby interporter and captain of the Hongkong fifteen to meet Shanghal on Wednesday, led
matron of honour, and Mr. M. G. Conuir, HI (H.M.S. Medway), the Princeton star are far from nounced that the personnel of the to the altar Miss Winifred Hender
O'Connor was best man,
"Kid" Marriott Marries Miss M. F. Pereira
Mr. E. H. ("Kid") Marriott, who was one of the Colony's foremost boxers in his younger days, was married at the Rosary Church, Kowloon, on Saturday afternoon to Mies M. F. Pereira.
The bride was given away by her father, Mr. A. P. Pereira, and the best man was Mr. W. V. Field. After the reception, which was held at Kowloon Docks, the happy 'couple left for Macno where the honeymoon is being apeut.
'ADMIRAL WAISTELL.
RETTRES AFTER BRILLIANT CAREER IN NAVY
Halford (S.W.B.), Lieut. Lieut. convinced.
Berwick);
Larken (H.M.S.
Ww.
S. Donald (HM.S. Medway), Llaut. J. 11. Enden (H.M.S. Medway), Sub-
WON 29 OUT OF 33.
Lieut. Alexander Sinclair (H.M.S. The atocky, muscular Cunning- Berwick). Lieut. C. C. Garthwaite ham, running anywhere from 800 (R.A.), Lal Singh (Punjabis). metres to two miles, finished first Reserve: Sub.-Lieut. Cheyne (II.) in 20 out of 33 races last season, M.S. Medway).
least
and in at least one that he lost he forced the winner to set a new It is probable that two at of the selected XI will be unabe to record. He gave Venzke a series play Lieut. Garthwaite is suffering of trimmings in the indoor events, froin an injury to the left foot sus-losing to Gene only in the A. A, U. tained while playing football a short 1,500 metre, where he accidentally while ago, and Lal Singh will not was socked in the eye at the start. have recovered sufficiently to take his He did an outdoor 1,500 metres in 13:52.3, compared to Beccali's place out on the wing.
New U.S. Embassy
Washington, Feb, 11. The State Department has an- Moscow Embassy will include, beson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.
Henderson.. aldes the Ambassador Mr. William'
The bride, who was given away C. Bullitt, Mr. George Hanson,
was charmingly Consul-General at Harbin, Mr. An by her father gus Ward, Consul at Tientsin, and attired in a beautiful sheath fitting Mr. Leo Murray, chief clerk of the Duverne model which set off her delightful colouring to perfection. Peking Legation.-United Preas.
The gown was of ivory satin, hand embroidered with seed pearls: it a train had a high neckline, and falling from below the hips. She also wore an exquisite hand- embroidered vell and carried sheaf of arum lilies.
LOCAL WEDDINGS
THREE CEREMONIES ON SATURDAY
菲
Tho brido was attended by her sister, Miss Dorothy Henderson, | world standard of 3:49.
St. John's Cathedrai was the who wore a pretty gown of whito Venzke's indoor mile record of scene of a pretty wedding on taffeta and seven flower girls- AUSTRIA'S POSITION. 4:10, which was considered quite Saturday afternoon, when Miss Daphne Deakin, Dione Deakin, remarkable just two winters ago, Kathleen Florence Heron, daughter Pauline Buchanan, Olwyn Greig, seems likely to take a beating.dar of Mr. A, W. Heron and the inte Mutal Fielder, Dorothy Deakin and Cooper, who were also ing the "mad month" of running. Mra. Heron, became the bride of Shella Two of his opponents have been Mr. Owen FitzWilliam Hamilton, daintily attired in whibo taffeta under that time outdoors, and only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. and carried muffs. Gilbert Stewart, Beccall's best time for the 1,500 Charles Hamilton, of Richmond, the page boy, wore white satin.-
The brido's mother wore a gown would, if he could hold the pace, Surrey, put him across the mile mark well The Very Rev. Dean Alfred of chestnut georgette, trimmed Swann and the Rev. Noel Evans with foxaline to tone, and carried a under 4:10.
officiated, and Mr. F. Masou,bouquet of African daisies. organist, played appropriate music, Mr. Douglas Crozier, of King's
Cream chiffon velvet was chosen College, was best man. by the bride for her wedding gown, After the ceremony, a reception
DETAILS OF GERMAN INTERFERENCE
London, Feb. 11. The British Government have London, Feb. 10. had laid before them, and are at Admiral Sir Kipling Arthur present examining documents, in-i Waistell, K.C.B., Commander-in-dicating the grounds upon which Chief, Portsmouth, has been Austria complains of German inter-{ · AUSTRALIANS WIN.
no-
ference in her internal affairs.
tired at his own request,
Admiral Sir Arthur Waistell, The Austrian Government have who will be 61 years of age next, prepared their case in view of their
month, served during the Great decision in principle to bring the Touring Side Beat Japan War, he was in command of II.M.S.matter before the Council of the By Ten Point Margin.
of Nation. Copies Maidstone and submarines of the League Harligh Forco which maintained documents have been placed before
of
a very becoming model with small was held at the Gloucester Build- court train from shouldera am. ing. The happy couple Inter left phasized by epaulettes with orange for their honeymoon, the bride's blossom tucked bonenth, distinction going-away ensemble being also a being given to the train by is- Duverno model in. nymph green, teresting edging of ruched velvet with hat and stiffened veil to Tokyo, Fob. 11. and clusters of orange blossom. A match, and finished with the latest a constant watch on the Hellgoland the French and Italian Governments
The visiting Australian Univer-vell of Honiton ince fell gracefully walnut bog and Gower. fleet. He was mentioned in dis- with whom the British Government sities rugby tenni played All Japan to the full length of her train and The bridesmaid and flower girls' patches and created C.B. He comaro in consultation.—British Wire and won by 18 points to eight she carried a sheaf of white roses dresses were designed and made by
At-loss. manded Destroyer Flotillas, lantic Fleat, 1922-23, was a Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty and Assistant Chief of Naval Staff 1023-24, commanded, the First Cruiser Squadron 1924-20, and WAS Commander-in-Chlof, 'China Station, 1929-31,
Other Changes, Vico-Admiral Sir Roger Back- house, who is now Second-in-Com- mand of the Mediterranean Fleet has been promoted to the rank of Admiral in H.M. Fleet from Fehri- ary.11..
Rear-Admiral French has been promoted to be vice-admiral in H.M. floot from the same date.-- British Wireless and Rentor,
Router,
DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF
was Birs. G. II. Stewart. The gowns and gypsophilia. Her gown
worn by the bride and her mother chosen by her aunt in London.
The bride, who was given away werd supplied by Lane, Crawford, by her father, was attended as Ltd., and were executed by "Jose bridesmaid by Misa Muriolphina C."
Tralli-Mackellar.
IN THE COMMON RUN OF MAN- The health bulletin of Eastern Hamilton, sister of the bridegroom,
Dr. R. 8. Traill, local dentist, KIND, FOR ONE THAT IS WISE, AND ports for the week ended. February in an effective frock of lemon GOOD YOU FIND TEN OF A CONTRARY shows the following cases of inFrench silk, cut in the latest cross
was married on Saturday at the fectious diseases; Plague-Bombay lines with open back and finished Peak CHARACTER.-Addison.
Church to Miss Me Ly cases, Rangoon 8 cases, Baghdad 1 with a brilliant buckle, with capo Mackellar, who recently arrived. Crae, Pnom Penh 1 death; Cholera Calcutta 37 casos, Cotia 2 caso; Small- and hat to match, the cape flowing from Australla by the steamer At to-morrow's Rotary tiffin, Mr. 1. pox Calcutta 80 casos, Haiphong 31 very long at the back. A bouquet Changte. C. Macnarmara, barrister-at-law, will cases, Shanghai 20 canos, Bombay 20 of flame gladioli was carried.
The bride was given away by the speak on "Arbitration."
The frock was the creation of bridegroom's mother, Mrs. P. W. cases, Bassein 30 casos, Madras: 24 cases, Beirut 12 casos, Rangoon 8 Maison Dobry.".....
Trail, and had Miss Wood as Master Telford Fergusson carri- bridesmaid. cases, Cochin 5 casos, Karachi 3
A Retreat for the Friends of The cases, Hongkong 2 cases, Yokohama 2 ed out the duties of page, dreased Fung Shan will be held at Shatin on cases, Parim: Island came
CENES to 6 p.m. Dr. Reicheit will speak Vizagapatam 1 cano; Meningitis Thursday, February 16 from 10 am Alexandria 1 case, Baghdad 1 case, in a suit of white satin. ada on "Meditation.
Hongkong 3 cases,
Mr. D. S. Harley was best man.: A reception was later held at 10, The bride's sister, Mrs. E. J. Peak Mansions, after which the Spiers, was Matron of Honour and couple left for their honeymoon,
GOLD
A LADY WAS SURPRISED.
I paid her $200 for some "rubbish" articles she kept for years.
But this rubbish (as she called 16). contained GOLD and It meant DOLLARS. Bring your OLD USELESS, GOLD ARTICLES for a free estimate to::
M. BERAHA
Room 519-Gloucester Building, Hongkong.
2 to 6 p.m.
Telephone 28528.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 12.30.
Prevent
શ્ર
poisons breeding
in your
own
mouth!
Poisons as dangerous as the poison in the fangs of the serpent may
be created in the mouth, if particles of decaying food are allowed to remain in the crevices of the teeth. All decay is caused by germs and bacteria, invisible to the eye. Science discovered Pebeco, the tooth paste which saves the teeth from destruc tion and keeps them white and attractive.
PEBECO
TOOTH PASTE
A British Product.
PEBECO
MOTH
MAPREVENTS PYOKRHEA
warmth without waiting
FROM A "BEAM" GAS FIRE
You can't appreciate too highly the delight of having a "Beam" Gas Fire to shed its comforting warmth at a moment's notice. Gas is the most desirable, and the most economical, way of using the heat stored in coal. Pure, clean heat with no mess or trouble can be yours at once. Call at our showrooms and see these Radiation
Gas Fires
FIXING CHARGE $5 ANNUAL RENTAL $5
HONG KONG & CHINA GAS CO., LTD.
Central Showroom-Gloucester Building. Kowloon Showroom-246, Nathan Road. Offices West Point Telephone 28181,
You'd better lekin it now VAS. YOU DERE SHARLIE?
MRS. YAMAMURA (MOTONO): Hand and Electric Massage Holder of Diploma and Certificate. of Tokyo Denki Ryoho Kenkyusho (Tokyo Electrical Cure Institute) and the Hongkong Government License, ¦
819, Wyndham Street, mi