PAIN-FREE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1934.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
GRADUATE NURSES
HOTEL SHARES CASE. NEW YORK STOCK
MOTHERHOOD JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT
Hope of Drug Patient
Can Give Herself
IN SUPREME COURT CASE
Judgmenti in respect of a tranzac-
Mr. Justice P. Jucks, Pulane Judge, at the | Supreme Court yesterday.
ton of sturen was given by
Antonio Alexandine Rusella Botello, broker, of Alexandra Building, aned Jose Choy Anok, c/o Banas; Nacional Ultramarine, of Macao, for 870.
Hope of a fool-proof anaesthesta for maternity cases which the patient could administer to herself was referred to at the British The claim was for damages for Medical Association at Bourne-alleged breach of contract for the mouth
purchase of 600 shares in the Hong Speaking on the administration Plaintiff also claimed interest at the
kong and Shanghai Hotel, tad of drugs and anaesthotics by mid-rate of soven per cent, from January wives, Sir Henry Brackenbury 24, 1939, to the present date, said that the taking of precautions against the dangers of the wider -opening of the door was solely in
the interest of the patient.
Until the administration of chloroforma and ether could be made fool-proof it was necessary that those who administered them should have a full medical educa- tion.
self without danger,
A - recommendation
by
EXCHANGE
MARKET IRREGULAR
YESTERDAY
on.
LADY SOUTHORN PRESENTS
· CERTIFICATES
Eleven graduate nurses of the 1934 Claas received their certi-
RADIO BROADCAST
ticates yesterday afternoon from HUMOROUS INTERLUDE the hands of Lady Southorn, wife of the Sir Thomas Southern, the FROM THE STUDIO Colonial Secretary, at the Yeung Wo Nursing Hospital.
A large gathering witnessed the was presided over by Dr. Li Shu-fan, F.R.C. Chairman of Directors of the, Hospita). ·
The following reports on the New York stock market have been received through Mears. Swan, Culbertson and Fritz: The Wall Street Journal report
yesterday'a market: Slocks were irregularly lower due to the world-wide wenkeness of wheat,” the lack of any inflation Incentiva function, which and continued, profit-taking in silver Innuen. Building lastes advanced, dus to Bankers' enthusiasm for the home renovation progránime. American
Among those present were Sir Tel. & Tel. issues Also advanced.
Thomas and Lady Southorn, Hon. Mr. 6. S. Ford, of Mosers. Wilkin-Thereafter, the market became dull, Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Kotowall, Hon. non and Grist, appeared for pain but retaining its gains. Steel issues Dr. S. W. To, Hon. Mr. T. N. and Mr. F. X. D'Almada, sura repres
were off slightly due to unfavourable Chau, Mr. Ho Kom-teng, Mr. Tang sented defendant.
Mr. Justice Jucks said: The plain-nerations reports, which offect the Shiukin, Dr. M. O. Pister, Dr. outlook for September. United G. H. Thomas, Mr. Ngan Shing- States Government issues led the way kwan, Col. II. L. Murrow, Dr. in the upward movement of bonds, Chau Wai-cheung and Mr. J. D. with Banks and insurance companies | Bush. : buying heavily, Curb stocks Buc
tif in this action is seeking to re- cover from the defendant the sum of $703 being damages for breach of a of 500 contract for the purchase shares in the Hongkong and Shanghai
Hotels, Ltd.
the
ZEK. PROGRAMME
Broadcast from Z.D.W. on a wave-
length of 355 metron (846 kilocycles):
6-8 p.m. European Programme. 6-7 pm. A Relay of the Hongkong Hotel Dance Orchestra from the Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden ́ (by courtesy of the Management).
King"
7 p.m. Cloning Local Stock Quota- lens, London and New York Stock and Commodity Quotations. 7.08.7.30 pm. Variety. Song-Love for Sale "The Vagabond Song-Huguetto "The Vagabond
King
Norah Blaney (Soprano). Piano Duel-There's a Ring around They were hopeful that with the
the Moon. The nurses who received their development of the new method of
tunted narrowly, with oil issues gain-certificates were: The Misses Mary Plano Duet-Nymph Errant--Selec- nitro-oxide the patient and not the
tion.. The purchas agreement which was ing, white packing shares were un-
Carroll Gibbons and midwife could administer it her-produced contains, inter alin, the fol-settled due to the break in Swift Wong, Pansy Wong, Soo Wai-lin,
lowing conditions: If
.In The market | International issues.
com-Kwong Big-fong. Mark Chol-hing,
John. W. Green, the quotation for the shares falls to the modity markets, Traders have ignored Leung Yuk-ha, Pau Sui-ping, Lam Selection-Good old Songs,
reporta. Offerings cxtent of 10 per cent, or over, you, bullish
were Wal-fun, Allee Young, Tam Yuk- the purchaser to give security plentiful and buyers were apathetic you and Seen Shuk-yung, falling which we shall be entitled to 5. C. & F. New York office cable: sell auch shares at the market-rato The stock market continued its down- for your account and claim such luss, ward drift, except Tractions and building supply isuck. Further ir- In the event of your failing to take regularity in indicated. The United up the said shares as per contract... Aircraft Corp, for the
In revlowing the work of the we shall have the right to sell such shows a la ort, aga Young Wa Nursing Hospial, Dr. shares in the open market....at any profit of 50 cents per share lant time on the following day.
year. The American Commercial Li said, "This year we are having Alcohol's half-year earnings totalled a record number of graduates. 33.14 per share against 85 cents per The age of our training school, The Iron Age" however, is seven years and the magazino reports that steel opera-
of capacity and the magazine sees
Council of the Association that the profession should accord men sure of recognition to approved chiropodists under certain condi- tions was rejected.
tices.
the
a
Premature Disposal.
half-year
Jack Hylton and His Orchestra, 7.50-8 p.m. From the Studio, Humorous Interlude by Bryan
the Lewis.
Pina were awarded to graduates by the Matron, Miss Noreen Y. Lum, r.N.
The shares were to have been de-share last yent,
Januarytions aro of 6 points at 22 per cent. I hospital is only five years alder.
on
In the two graduating classes of there were only each
Dr. C. O. Hawthorne said that if chiropody was only an aesthetic method it was no more than the art of the hairdresser or the manicurist or
accrets and mysteries of the body parlour.
If, however, chiropody were therapeutic method it came underlivered, and paid for review from the point of view of 23, Seltlement Day. the medical profession in relation
The shares were disposed of by the uncertain prospects for the balance 1930 and 1932 10 all forms of unqualified prac-plaintiff on or before the said wattle of the year. Columbia Carbon's half three nurse-graduates on
trent Day, which he was not at liberty Year earnings totalled $2.20 per share occasion. This year, however, wo to do, unless he had asked for and ainut 80 cents per share, the pre-have the record number of 11. failed to obtain cover for a deprecia-vious year. Electric output was up tion in the value of the shares. The 40/19 per cent during the week end-of these 11 graduates, all of them ing August 11th. Businesa done: Sat for the Hongkong Nursing plaintiff states, however, that as the
670,000,
Board Examinations this year. 1 shares began to depreciate on January
am glad to say that all but one 13. 1933, and had in fact depreciated
passed the examination and that to the extend of 10 per cent, or more
one of the candidates passed with on January 14, he took the oppor- Lunity when he was in Масло оп January 16, to ask defendant for cover, but was referred to person named Fernandez, who promised reply in a day or two.
PATIENTS' RIGHTS.
The attitude of a doctor whose patient consults another practi- tioner was discussed,
The main point was whether the second doctor ought to inform the first that he had been approached by the patient and whether, if the patient did not agree to his com- municating with the first, he should refuse to attend
the patient.
Dr. Hawhorne said no proposals which would have the effect of hampering patients from going from one doctor to another would be accepted by the public.
COAL OIL PLANT
IN
BIG AREAS
RESERVE IN CASE OF WAR
1
of
letter to pinintiff, acknowledged the On January 20, Fernandez, in 2 receipt of a cable in which plaintiff had agreed to care. 1,000 Hotel shares at $9. but requested a margin $1,366. It is by no means clear that the 1,000 shares referred to included the 600 sald to defendant. It would appear that they did not, for in a ter part of the letter, the writer refers to defendant's affairs under E Reparato heading.
Broker's .Dieulty.
The plaintiff stated. that having failed to obtain any 'margin, he pro ceeded to dispose of the shares. It would appear that he was compelled to do so, as he was himself in difficul.
NATIONAL control of the pro- tics.
duction of coal oil is being seriously considered by the Goy ernment.
It is probable that when Parlia
The defendant, on the other hand, has foully denied that he receive any demand for cover. He has gone so far a'lo say that if he had been ked for cover he would have put it up.
New York & Chicago commodity reports received through Mesara Swan. Culbertson & Fritz:
Wheat: Liquidation has continued, but in most cases it has been com- pleted. Strong buying lus appeared on any break in prices. Fears that the Government will curb buyers to possibility. prevent high prices are now less a
Cotton: The bullish Government weekly report failed to stimulate the market, but prices advanced Inter on the report that Senator Hankhead is urging the Government to Increase farmers' loans to 13 cents per lb. and to abandon the Processing tax. This
would be a bullish factor if adopted by the Administration..
:
honours.
Lady Southorn's Remarks. After distributing the corti Bicates, Lady Southorn said:
"It was with great plensure that I accepted the invitation of my good friends, Dr. Kotowall and of Dr. Li Shu-fan, to como hero to-day. I have often passed the Yeung Wo Hospital-I won't doll you where I was going, but I dare say you can give a shrewd gueas,
when I tell you that I sometimes camo back gadder, certainly
wiser, and
very often
Rubber: The market
was quiet. nevér Foreign interests and dealers were poorer. buying on reactions.
"I feel very glad that I have Dow Jones Averages:
been invited to see for myself an Aug. 14 Aug. 15 Institution of which I have heard such excellent reports. Both my husband and I are keenly interest ed in medical and nursing work, Probably because we hare-been- grently indebted at various times lo doctors and nurses.
30 Industrials 20 Ralls
20 Utilitjen 40 Bonds 11-Commodity Indes
ment reassembles in the autumn a special Bill will be introduced to empower the Board of Trade to establish extraction plant in most The onus of proving that the defen- of the big con)folds.
dant was asked for cover and neglect- Such a scheme would serve aed to furnish any; is on plaintiff. On double purpose.
this point I have only the plaintiff's word against defendant's.....It was Auburn unfortunate that Fernandez was not J.I. Caso called to give evidence, as he might | Du Pant have been able to throw some light Elec. Bond & Share home-on the question. On the evidence, General Motors am not satisfied that the plaintif banint. Tel. & Tu. proved that he demanded cover, and I therefore give judgment for the de- fendant with costs,
It would stimulate the coal in dustry in many areas and would also meet the demand of the Tories
for FL war-reserve of produced oil,
CABINET AT WORK. The matter is.nt present under discussion by n Cabinet Committe which is considering the reports of the Special Commissioners who recently visited the derelict areas.
If the Government decides un a big oil drive, they will have. the enthusiastic support of the miners, who passed a strong resolution on these lines at their
DYING WISHES
HINDENBURG'S HOPES LEFT TO NATION
Berlin, Aug. 15.
A Brat class political sensation
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annual conference at Edinburgh, is likely to be created as a result It was on this very issue that of the contents of the late Pre the miners abandoned their Freesident von Hindenburg's "nelitical Trade principles and declared for testament," the existence of which Helsingfors. tariffs on foreign oil.
was previously offelally dented,
MINERS' VOTE.
It is now believed that Capt. von Papen, the new Minister to Vienna They went even further than and one of President von Hinden that and decided that all membersburg's right-hand-men during his
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"I am particularly glad to have distributed the certificates to the graduates tils afternoon.
"When I first arrived in Ceylon the nursing profession was not looked upon with great favour by the Ceylonese paronts. Before I left, many Ceylonose girls had become nurses and were achiev- ing success and happiness in it.
The same thing has happened here. During our time la Hong kong, Chinese girls have realized the desirability of nursing eareor, and have proved their worth and mettle in this, one of
Programme.
1. Selling another Pup
2. The Life of a Deep-sea Diver. 3. "Nell."
4. Some helpful thoughts on Love, Courtship and Marriage. (in Answer to numerous corros- pondents).
8pm. Local Time and Weather Report.
8.03-10.30 p.m. Chinese Studio Concert.
9.30 p.m. Reuter Press Bulletins. Landon 1 p.in. Stock and Commodity Quotations.
10.30 p.m. Reuter: Press Bulletins, Rugby Mid-day Press Nows, followed by further London Stock anal Com modity Quotations and New York Opening. Quotations,
10.40 p.m. Close Down. 8.30-10 p.m. European Recorded Programme from ZEK. on a fre- quency of 640 k.e's. ·
8.30-9.03 p.m. The "Clack" Sym- phony (Haydn).
The Halte Orchestra conducted by Sir Hamilton Harty. 1st movement-Adagio-Presto. 2nd movement--Andante. ard movement-Finale-Vivace. 0.03-9.17 p.m. Pianoforte Solos by
Harold Bauer.
1. Gavotte in F Major (Beethoven). 2. Fantasio-Impromptu (Chopin,
Op, 00),
1. Caprice (Gluck-Saint-Saens). 9.17-9.30 p.m. Songs by Percy Ileming (Baritono),
(a) On to Philadelphia. (Haynos) .... (b) Chorus, Gentlenion. (Lohr). (e) The Devout Lover, (White), (d) loggin' Along the Highway,
(Samuel).
9.80 p.m. Reuter Press Bulletins. London 1 p.m. Stock and Commodity Quotations. 0.35-10
Orchestral
p.m. Light Musle. Zampa-Overture (Herold).
Continental Symphony Orchestrл. Mock Morris Dances (Grainger).
New Light Symphony Orchestra The Waltzing Doll (Poldin!). At Dawning (Cadmian).
Now Light Symphony Orchestra. Eyes-Russian Impression Black
(Ferraris). Souvenir D'Ukraine (Ferraria).
Albert Sandler and Us Orchestra. 10 p.m. Close Down.
and in the 6th Regiment of Artillery, respectively.
Signor Suvitch, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, noted for his mild and unassuming appearance, will lead the Victor Emmanuel Regiment of Hussars to glory.
Over 100,000 men will participate in the manoeuvres but the number.
the most exacting and unselfish of of troops represented will actually professions. The increase in the to higher, as there will be a num number of graduates in this ber of dummy units composed of Hospital alone proves the rapid cadets. development of nursing among Chinese girls.
The man
manoeuvres will take place
in the Tuscan-Appenines regions, "I congratulate to-day's gra- noted for the difficult character-of duates on gaining their certi- the land and lack of water, and in Aug. 16.
Acates, and wish them further conditions as nearly as possible. 70,11/32 success: In: their fine carcer,
those which would occur
7th a foreign invasion.
Aircraft will be used on an un- precedented scale.
16.40 "May the Young Wo Hospital, 12.85% and all those who are concerned with it, continue to flourish and 19.00
626 to extend bonefta to sufferers of 60% all clanses.
30% At the conclusion of her 1/4.11/16 1/411/13 spacch, Lady Southorn. Was pre- 5.07% Bented with a bouquet by one of 7.41% the graduate nurses,
for mining constituencies, whether term of office, handed over the Amsterdam. they are miners or not, must obey testament to Reichefuchrer Hitler the Fedoration Instructions and when he visited him prior to Prague.. .121.3/16 voto for the oil duties whenever leaving for Vienna...
Bucharest
.504 Madrid they come up for discussion in.
.36:13/10 Parliament,
In the teatament it is believed Hungkong. 1/0 %.
21.42 Hladenburg This, unanimous decision of the that von
expressed Brussels..
.19.30% miners will have a big effect on bitter regret over the political and Stockholm.
Copenhagen.
22.306 the mind of the Cabinet ne it will economic unrest which thwarted | Lisbon
.110 encourage them to expect the sup-Germany and the deterioration of Bombay.
.1/0.7/16 part of the Labour Party for any her foreign relations. The Pre Yokohama..
1/2.7/32 +44 scheme they put forward for conlsident asked, it seems: When will to oll development in this country.
rock also from the troubled Montevideo
.38. sens and save the Kaiserreich? Belgrade.
221 Montren
.4.06% Silver (spot)....21.0/10 Silver (forward).21% War Loan.
IN WIRELESS TOUCH.
Capt. von Papon left for Vienna to-day and presents his credentials to tho Austrian Government
The following ships are expected morrow.-Reuter.
Stanfor
Return of Monarchy
Berlin, Aug. 15.
10.
Vienna halted, at Berchtesgaden
ernment.
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IN THE RANKS.
ITALIAN MINISTERS TAKE ARMY POSTS
Rome, Aug; 16. 38% Signor Mussolint has. ordered 221 that all Ministers shall exchange 4.904 their morning coats and top hats, 21% for the groy-groon unsform of the 21.11/10
Italian army, for the period of 104%
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army manoeuvres from August 17. British Wireless to August 24,
to be in wireless communication with Hongkong to-day:-Touraine, lakong Mara, Talauta Maru, Sebastiano Caboto, Silver Walnut,
eventually emerge as "the eternal Van Heutaz
Shungkong, Capt. von Papen en route toock" as the form of German Gov Yochow
Col: DJ Lana, Nanning, D'Artagnan, Fulda, yesterday to give to Herr Altler It is understood that the tosta. Hakodata Maru, Empress of the Into Prealdont von Hinden-ment in no way demands a restora- Cutting,
Lima Maru, Burdwan, burg's political testament, in which tion of the monarchy but is only zaki. Mara, President Grant, Tin queathed his post to Tiftler. viction that the monarchy will
The Ministers will sorve as soldiers and fill posts which would bo allotted to them in the event of general mobligation.
Signor. Mussolini himself, will move about watching operations, which will be on the biggest scale conducted in Italy for years. per
- Bignor Jung," Minister for Do- for Communications, will, served in daeņu, Tainan, Chung On, Illinois. He wrote: Kotserdom will finally re-emerge,United Press the artillery of the 7th army Corps
All foreign milltary attaches have been invited to attend the war games.Our Own Correspondent. ⠀
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