BELGIUM MOURNS LATE KING
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ho grew in stature in the eyes of all who had dealings with him.
A PLEDGE FULFILLED.
He was patient in suffering and restrained in triumph.
Through the whole of that ble time he was faithful to the charge of his kingship.
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL.
ANNUAL PRIZE-GIVING HELD
YESTERDAY
St. Mary's School at Kowloon hold its annual prize-giving cero- mony yesterday afternoon, there being present a large gathering of the Catholic clergy, parents and friends of the puplis.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
HIGHLY SKILLED ACTING
Features Presentation
By A.D.C.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1934.
COTTON RACE
VITAL CONFERENCE WITH LANCASHIRE
London, Feb. 20.
RADIO BROADCAST
TWO STUDIO ITEMS FOR THIS EVENING
The attention of the whole of Lancashire is centred upon the re- TO-DAY'S BROADCAST. sumption of the Anglo-Japanese Colton Conference to-morrow, Highly skilled acting makes the
At the conclusion of the talks Prior to the presentation of the presentation of "Ten Minute Allbl" last week, the Lancashire delega one of the most prafacworthy tion handed the Japanese delegates terri-annual report by Fr. Riganti
a note very clearly setting forth behalf of the Mother Superior, the efforts in the long history of the Lancashire's contention that any pupils contributed to a Concert Hongkong Amateur Dramatic agreement roached should cover programme. of which the chief feature. "Dick Whittington and Club, and it is not surprising world markets. This is in direct conflict with the Japanese opening Illa Cat," was such appreciated for that this exciting drama, which is gambit, which took the form of its able rendering.
now playing at the Haymarket a demand for the limitation of any The Director of Education, Mr. Theatre, London, is also attract-agreement to Crown Colonics.
Such a limitation, which is not N. L. Smith, gave away the awarding large attendances at the by any means neeeptable to Lan- the country and watch with gym and at the conclusion complimented pathy over the state of the hum-and thanked the Mother Superior, blest. He is the servant of law her Staff and the pupils for the and the guardian of social peace." | excellent entertainment provided.
Throughout the years of his reign, King Albert had fulfilled the pledge given in the first speech he delivered from the Throne when he declared "A Sovereign must be un-
ceasingly attentive to the voice of
The Headmistress's Report reada
The Prime Minister added: "In bidding him farewell, one can but as follows: say he was a no man, a great King and a noble citizen."
The School year 1933 oponed with 475 pupils in Roll, yet the highest attendance was reached in February with 503.
COURAGE AND WISDOM. On behalf of the opposition,
The health of the pupils was good Major Altice also expressed heart- felt sympathy, describing the late throughout the year. Dr. H. W. King as a man who in adversity Wong inspected the school in and war displayed high courage December. He reported with great to ventilation and and constancy, and in the dimeull satisfaction times of peace, wisdom and under-arrangement of the classes, and was very favourably impressed by standing.
the spacious grounds, a portion of Sir which is very well shaded by large Other
speakers Included
the old trees, under which in fair Herbert Samuel, who during
the weather open-air classes carly stages of the war was Minister responsible for the swel-frequently held.
a million fare of the quarter of Belginn refugees who come to Britain, and, who, after the Armis- tice, went to Belgium as the special commissioner appointed to aid in her restoration.
LORD'S TRIBUTES.
In the House of Lorde, Lord Hailsham said that King Albert in physical perfection, intellectual ability and in greatness of charac-
In
Inspection.
bre
Naval Canteen Theatre,
There is a refreshing originality about the story which is only equalled by the clever work of the players. The cast is without a weakness, and the characters, selves make fascinating studies. na they gradually reveal them
cast and Mrs. Fay Grossman for The highest credit is due to the the best entertainment Hongkong has had for a long time.
Further performances of this Anthony Armstrong gem will be given to-night as well as on Friday and Saturday evening, starting at 9-15 p.m.
LATE MR, T. H. A. MCCARTHY
He FUNERAL AT HAPPY VALLEY
ashiro interests, would mean that only ten per cent. of Lancashire's export market would be subject to any agreement reached at the pre- sent discussions.
To-morrow it is expected that the Japanese will reveal how far they are prepared to advance from their opening position, but. the fatest indications are that their delegation is not prepared to con- *cede much.
Examination of cotton exports to Crown Colonies reveals the stag- gering advance of the Japanese which is trade in West Africa, Lancashiro's most important ex- port market. Lancashire exports declined last year from 159,000,000
yards to
102,000,000 yards and notice was given some months ago to denounco the "most favoured nation clause" as a step towards atomming the tide of Japanese competition.
Startling Inroads.
Mr. A. O. Brawn, Inspector of
Japan made equally starting In- English Schools Inspected St.
rouds in other colonies. In Ceylon Mary's on October 19 and 20.
Lancashire exports declined from found equipment good, discipline
32,100,000 yards in 1927 to 15,800,- excellent, pronunciation steadily Im-
The funeral of the late Mr. T. 100 yards in 1932, while the proving. Botany has been in H. A. McCarthy took place in the Japanese figures Increased from troduced, and is given a good deat Roman Catholic Cemetery yester 6:100.000 to 40,400,000 yards. of attention. The younger childay evening, and was attended by Japanese exports to the Sudan dren wero taught to illustrate a large gathering. Deceased was increased from 35,000,000 yards in simple sentences by sketches on the formerly in the London Scottish, 1929 to 42,200,00 yards in 1932 black-boards or in their note-books. being also a member of the Scot- while Lancashire's exports fel! Some of these sketches were very tish Company of the Hongkong from 11,100,000 to 6,600,000,
Voluntoor Defence Corps, and a The Japanese trade in Kenya Another pleasing feature was detachment of the latter was pre and Uganda rose between 1928 and He expressed profound sympathy the frequent use of concrete ex-sent, under Captain H. R. Forsyth, 1932 from 14,600,000 yards to for the Queen and prayed that the amples In teaching elementary and escorted the cortege with bag- 80,000,000 yards, the Lancashire trade falling from 9,500,000 to Duke of Brabant, so suddenly call-arithmetic. The book work is pipes and acted as pallbearers.
good Indeed. Oleta- The last rites were conducted by 5,700,000 yards. ed to take on a great responsibility, again very might be strengthened by the tions and Composition tests wore the Rev. Fr. Spada and the Rev.
Brawn Was Fr. Gallagher, SJ. same courage, wisdom and under-, satisfactory. Mrs. standing with which his father was very pleased with the needlework. endowed.
University Examinations,
ter, was a prominent figure Europe, and the world, especially at this moment, could ill afford his Ingenious. loss.
Ponsonby and Earl Reading.
In the same period in Tangan-' vika, imports of Japanese cotton rose from 9,200,000 to 21,900,000 yards, Lancashire trade being re- duced to half Its volume, and standing at 4,600,000-yards.
Lancashire exports to Hongkong last year fell from 62,866,800 yards to 18,618,300 yards.--Reuṭır.
LABOUR CHARGE
UNEMPLOYMENT BILL CAUSES STRIFE
Among those present were Messrs. W. J. Waddington (man- agor of the P. & O. Banking Cor- Tributes were also paid by Lord Eighteen pupils were presented poration), B. II. C. Hallowes (re- for the Senior Loral, and 17 parteti, progesting OL. Patrick's Society), Founcil, uvchining Distinction in Eng-H. W. Fraser (representing the The London County standing in silence, to-day passed!lish, and another in Biblical Know London Scottish Old Comrades' Association), R. H. Wiki, W. A. a resolution of sympathy with the ledge. Belgian Royal family and nation.
Before closing we wish to tender Stewart, W. Lordmor, N. M. Cur- ...A Requiem Mass will take place our grateful thanks to the Director ric, S. 5. Cook, J. E. Joseph, N. Braude, A. Macfarlane, H. Hamp- Westminster
of Education, whose presence here ton, W. Saunderson, A. McKellar, Cathedral Wednesday of next week.--British this evening is to the staff, pupile 31. Mackinnon, T. G. S. Ale-
and friends of St. Mary's a great xander, R. Young, T. B. Flanagan, ' The climax in the fight on the honour and a great pleasure. We A. W. Hay Edie, W. N. Buyers, Unemployment Bill in the House also wish to thank one and all those D. C. Wilson, J. B. Ross, A. Rit- of Commons will be reached to- who helped us to make this year chic, A. W. Brown, E. M. Bryden, day with the discussion of the A successful one-(Applause).
J. R. Swales, R. Pestoni, L. E. powers proposed for the asalst- Lammert, R. M. McLay, Jimmy ance of the Board in the adminis Kotwall, and others.
tration of the dole, and especial ly of the famous Means Test. Wreaths were Rent by It is an old accusation that can-
at
Wireless.
COTTON, WHEAT AND SILVER-
LATEST NEW YORK
QUOTATIONS
on
Messrs. Swan, Culbertson and Fritz) have received the following quotations on the New York cotton and wheat and silver exchangos for yesterday.
Cotton
Feb. 19. Close
July
October December
SERIOUS INJURIES.
MRS. OXBERRY HURT
IN COLLISION.
London, Feb. 20,
"Mother," "Sister," "Dorothy," didates, especially in municipal "Ben," "Tommy," "Eric," Messrs. elections, bought votes with ex- T. G. S. Alexander, C. C. Blake, travagant promises to the unem A. N. Braude, N. V. A. Croucher, ployed. The Bill will seek to A. D. Coppia, Chau Yue-teng, check this by creating a Board Chau Ngan-ting, A. G. Donn, of permanent officials to take re-
A motor car accident attended Harry Ellis, II. Hampton, Felix let out of the hands of local au- by serious consequences to aA. Joseph, J. E. and Geo. Kot- thorities. European woman passenger oc-wall. L. D. Kilbee, Bobo Lowson, The Labourites denounce the curred in Nathan Road at its junc- F. II. Medy, Ma Chee-lung, L. D. Board as anti-Democratic, a form tion with Jordan Road yesterday Purves, A. H. Potte, G. R. M. of slavery and a Fascist dictator- Rongo afternoon shortly before four Ricketts, G. Stephen, W. A. Ste- ship.
wart, J. R. Swalcs, R. H. Wild:
Feb. 20. Closing
March
12.07
Ma
12.24 12.38 12.57
11.00-11.03 o'clock. 12.09-12.10
12.23-12.23
12.07
January Spot
12.69
12.40
Wheat-Chicago
Feb. 19. Close
80%
ROK
87%
8651
#814 87%
Muy July
September
Wheat-Winnipeg
Feb. 20. Closing Range
Feb. 19: Feb. 20.
Close
67 88%
From Z. B. W. on 'n wavelength of 355 metres:
Chinese recoriled 4.30-7,30 pm: programme:
G-6.15 p.m. Children's Studio Con- cert.
7.30-10.30 p.m. European pro. gramme.
Variety.
Sleep.
7.30.8 p.m. Vocal Quartet-Take me Away from
the River. Vocal Quartet--Young and Healthy. The Four Musketeers. song-Ev'ry Little While.
a Good Night's SongTry Gettin'
Frances Maddux (Soprano); Instrumental-I Cover the Water- Instrumental-Sweetheart Darlin'.
Arranged for Eight Pianos. Voleal Duet-Lazybones, Vocal Bust Like to Go Back in the
Evening.
front,
Layton and Johnstone. 8 p.m. Local Timo and Weather Report.
-8.3-9 p.m. Operalle, Orchestral-Carmen Suite-→→ Gypsy
Dance (Bizet),
Suito-- Inter Orchestral Carmen
mezzo and Lea Dragons d'Alcala (Bizet).
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestrn directed by Leopold Stokowski. Song Jeanne d'Arc-Auficu, forets (Farewell, Ye Mountains) (Tschial- kowsky).
Song-Herodiade-Il est doux, il est bon (He is Kind, He is Good) (Massenet).
Marin Jeritza (Soprano). Orchestral-Faust-Ballet Music
(Gounod).
Royal Opera Orchestra, Covent Garden conducted by Georgo W. Byng, Song-Traviata Wild my Dream of
Youth (Verdi).
Song-Lucia-Tomb of my Sainted"
Fathers (Donizetti),
Beniamino Gigli (Tenor). Orchestral-Carmen-Soldiers Chang-
ing the Guard (Bizet), Orchestral Carmen March of the
Smugglers (Bizot).
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leopold Stokowski, 9-9.10 p.m. From the Studio, A Radio Playlet entitled "Two of n Kind" (A. E, R. Dyer) by the "Radio Voices."
9.10-9.24 p.m. Selections by the Lener String Quartet.
(a) Cavotte Transcription (Gluck, Brahma, Trans, by Weiner).
(b) Barcarolle Transcription (Tschaikowsky, Trans. by Weiner).
Sonata
Minuet Transcription (from ota in G) (Schubert, Op. 78).
(d) Moment Musical No. 3-Trans- cription (Schubert).
9.24-9.30 p.m.
Fantastic "The Storm" (Lemmens). Harry Goss-Custard (Organist). 9.30-10.30 p.m. From the Studio. Selections by The Cheero Band,
น
Programme.
1. Who's Afraid of the Big Bad
Wolf?
2. After You.
3.-Oh! Mister-Carpenter..
4. The Last Round Up.
5. After Twolve O'Clock.
6. Around You Waltz.
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Flame. 10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day PresN News.
10.35 p.m. Close Down.
U.S. AIR MAIL CONTRACTS.
Washington, Feb. 20. Following the cancellation of the air mail, contracts the Army. has now taken over the entire air mail service.
There was a storm yesterday Miss Joey Coppin, Mr. and Mrs, when Labourites declared that no The lady passenger of the car 12.40-12.42 was Mrs. J. H. Oxberry, prepric-N. M. Currie, Miss In Dunnett, permanent official treats a poor 12.61-12.63 tress of the Palace Hotel, Kowloon Major and Mrs. H. B. L. Dowblg, family with consideration.
Government members, retorting, 12.65-12.56 who was badly injured when she gin, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Douglas,
the Government ARMY BEGINS TO TAKE OVER 12.80 was thrown out of the car as it Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Fairburn, Iris stated that as
collided with the tramle bencon nt and Archy Hay Edie, Mr. and Mrs. had accepted the responsibility the junction of the two roads. L. E. Lammert and family, Mr. for all unemployed, as Labourites She was picked up unconscious and Mrs. J. II. Mortlock, Mr. and had long inalsted, it must control and rushed to the Kowloon Hos- Mrs. J. M. Mackinnon, Mr. and expenditure.
Many Conservatives, however, 80pital where, it is stated, her con- Mrs. A. K. Mackenzie, Mr. and
Mrs. R. Pestonjl, Mr. and Mrs. desire a more generous scale of 80dition necessitated an operation."
J. V. V. dos Remedios, Mr. and relief, particularly in respect to
A blizzard caused the cancella- 8712
The mishap occurred when the Mrs. A. Ritchle, Mr. and Mrs. J. children's allowances. motor car in which Mrs. Oxberry B. Ross, Mr., Mra, and Misa Sath,
Several amendments have been tion of scheduled flights in the area, but most of the was travelling was, overtaking Mr. and Mrs. L. Weill, Maurice tabled and the Labourites contend eastern two buses moving in the same and Mr. Weill; Mr. and Mrs. that the mere fact that a person middle western flights were com- is unemployed entitles him to re- pleted without incident United direction as the car. Mr. A. Waddington; Bower, manager of the Palace
lief without Investigation.-Our Presя, Office Staff, Chinese staff, Por- Own Correspondent. Hotel, was the driver of the ear, returning to the Palace Hotel, tuguese Staff and Compradore Dept. of the P. & O. Bank, Lon; After following the two buses don Scottish Old Comrades' AB80- Feb. 20.
through the controlled area Mr. viation, Scottish Coy, H.K.V.D.C., Closing
Bower attempted to pass them us Mercantile Bank of India, St. Paris Range 40.06-46.05 they were about to cross Jordan Patrick's Society. Messrs. Mackin- Geneva. 46.55-40.60 Road. One of the buses, however, non Mackenzie & Co., Messrs. Berlin
Helsingfors. 40.00-17.00 turned towards the Vehicular Fred Kew & Co., Hongkong Oslo... Total sales for the day:--
Forry Flor. Mr. Bower was unable Cricket Club, The Gloucester and
Athens. 14,576,000 oz. 8,050,000 azn, to pull up and was forced to Yue Sing Printing Office, (683 Contracts) (322 Contracts) | 'swerve sharply to avoid the bus.
The car collided with the bea- H.M.S. Adventure left Colombo for|con and Mrs. Oxbbrry, who was Singapore on Monday, and HLM.S.] sitting in the seat beside the kent, fingship of the C-in-C., arrived driver, was thrown heavily into at Colombo on the same day on her the roadway, She struck her hend passage home. The French sloop Argol arrived in port from Shanghai and received a nasty cut. Yesterday,
Closing Range
May July
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-Feb. 10.
Close
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March May July
40.60
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DEATH.
The car was badly damaged.
PRINCE'S ITINERARY
EXCHANGE RATES
New Contracts.
Washington, Feb. 20. In the Sonate, Senator O'Mahoney presented a rosolution 15.81% providing that the holders of the 12.85 47 cancelled air mail contracts be
220/
permitted to bid on routes sup- 690 planting and supplementing the 68% Army air mail service.
19.00
Feb. 19. 78.23/32 10.054
Feb. 20. 774
13.00
.22014
.19.00
630
Milan...
Вистов Aires.
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.58.15/10
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New York. Amsterdam Vienna. Prague. Madrid. The following programme
has Hongkong. been approved for the visit of Brussels Prince George to Australia in Stockholm. H.M.S. Sussex:-Leave Portsmouth Copenhagen 31st August, Port Bald 9th Sep- Lisbon
Suez
10th September, Bombay. 20th-24th
London, Feb, 20. Bucharest
Three Far Eastern Anglican Bishopstember, have arrived in the Colony for the purColombo poro_cf holding a conference with
September Yokohama.
the Right, Rev. Ronald Hall Bin Freemantlo 4th-8th Octobor, Adel- Montevideo
12th-16th October;
arrive
Belgrade.
.225 .5.10%
BASTO-At the Canossa Hospital, hop of Hongkong, this week. They alde
at 8.06 a.m. to-day, Mr. J. M. de are the Right Rev. Gouverneur, Frank Melbourne 18th October. A later Montreal. Castro Basto, age 80, of Noronha Mosher, Protestant Bishop of the announcement will be made ro Silver (pot)
Co., Government Printers. Philippines, the Right Hov. Basil garding the Prince's. tour, in Au Silver (forward),.20.0/10 Funeral will pass the monument Celeby Roberts, Bishop of Singapore, tralia and his visit to New Zealand. War Loan.. at 5,80 p.m. No flowers by re-and the Right Rev. Noel Daring Hud-
-British Wirelona.. quost.
son, Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak.
1/434
The Administration Indicated 6.00% that it would not oppose the re- 7.584 | solution, which is interpreted to
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operators.-United PresR.
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22.40 100% 1/6.8/32
Checking Profits.
Washington. Feb. 20 President Roosevelt has in-
4 structed the Treasury to submit to 1/2.7/82 the House Naval Committee the 37% Income tax returns of all nero- 225 plane manufacturers who have 5.10 roceived navy contracts since 1920
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In an effort to determine the 20% 102.1/10 extont of their profits. United
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