THREE WOULD-BE SUICIDES
ONE A MENTAL CASE
Quite a number of would-be suicides were received Into the | hospitals yesterday,
At Kowloon, in a timber yard at the junction of Austin Road and Canton Road, a destitute who gave fils name as Chan-Ting-fong, was rescued in the nick of time from a death which he had prescribed After for himself by hanging, being cut down, he was suffering severely from shock, hit comition necessitating his renosni to hospi-
tal
4
Throwing himself from the top floor of 82 Boubam Strand East, Wong Kit was critically Injured when he dropped" a height of 10 feet into the street. He, was a mitted to the Government Civil Hospital,
When an
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
LOOKING ROUND THE STORES
SPECIAL BUYERS GUIDE FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
WEDNESDAY,
INDIA POLICY APPROVED
(Continued from Page 1.).
nittee was evolutionary rather than revolutionary, and was inevitable.in fits evolution from Britain'a dealings
Amongst the practical gift, sug much appreciated possession, pro- with India throughout the whole of gestions is that of dainty foot-viding an endless source of plea-fast century and throughout the wear, and It is here that the name sure, and what la more, building up present century to date. of Gordon's comes readily to mind. an intimate record, by preserving. the constant This well-known house specialises in picture form Ju ludics footwear
THE REAL CHOICE
Concl various changes in the life of the Colony. "As leader of the Conservative asociated lince, and, as in former Two of the most popular of the party, with a full sense of rea- years, has imported special stocks present age are the Rolleiflex ponsibility," said Mr. Baldwin, of shoes, stockings and slippers and the Roelcord, twin-lens roll- accept the report as a buaia of suitable for the present season. in reflex cameras, which are as legislation, and I recommend this I toll, you Indeed, the firm's slogan "They Fit simple in operation as they are Council to accept It. the Occasion" is particularly a efficient in their work. That they the best oppurtunity to give India that, In my view, the report offers Every type of footwear is avall are in a class by themselves has
in Itself able, from the delicate creations been clearly demonstrated in re- Constitution which for the ballroom, to the atout, Bercent years, and it is opportune to provides the best hope of progress viconble footwear for everyday refer to the fact that a consider the future. It is my considered wear. The suggestion to giveable percentage of successful com. Judgment that with all the changes dainty boudoir slippers is also apetiters in this year's Amateur and chances of this wide world good one.
Photographic Competition organ- to-day you have a good chance of Fine hosiery, of the better sort,ised by the Telegraph used either continent of India in the Empire keeping the whole of that sub- is always acceptable, and Gordon's | Railelflex or Rolleicord,
The former is the original pro- are offering special gift boxes con- stockings in a variety of fashion.
for ever.
"I say to you deliberately that
DECEMBER
1934.
E RADIO BROADCAST
Two Studio Items For This Evening
RELAY OF DANCE MUSIC COMMENCING TO-MORROW From ZBW on a wavelength of 355 metres (845 kitocyclus):
47 pm. Chinese Recorded Programme. 7-11 p.m.
European Programme.
7 p.m.
Commodity Quotations. Closing Local
International Concert Orchestra.
London and New York Stock and Stock Quotations.
7.08-7.30 p.m. Concert Waltzen, The Skaters Waltz (Waldtenfel), Estudiantina-Waltz Waldieu, el). Kongrel-Waltzer (Strauss). Helena-Walizer (Offenbach). Maidens of Baden-Waltz (Komzak). Barnabas von Geezy and his Orch. Dream Waltz (Millocker). inmate at the Tung Nam Boarding House at 154 Containing three pairs of finely woven just of the manufacturers, while it is my firm convicthin that if you Love, Life and Laughter-Selection.
Marck Weber and his Orchestra. 7.30-8 p.m. Variety. naught Road Central threatened to commit suicide and behaved as if able shades at the moderate price the Balleleerd is in excellent little refuse her this opportunity, you
New Mayfair Orchestra. makers will Infallibly lose Indin, what Yon Gems-Musical Comedy demented, the management decided
Leather house slippers in cheery modelled on the famous Rolleiflex, ever you do, before two genera- To call in the police, and yesterday,
abudes of red, blue or green or with certain simplifications, so ions have passed. the man, Chan Po-chau, wnA moyed to the Government Civil attractive colour combinations are that it can be sold at a much lower mind, in the choice. Believing
price, vie, one which brings it Heipital where he is being kept for another speciality.
When buying gifts at Gordon's, within the purchasing power of atat,, I can do no other than give instructions may be given for the new and larger class of users who you the advlee! do,“
Mr. Baldwin added that he was have looked with envy on the convinced that he parcels to be held for delivery an
was right in ponsessora of a Rolleiflex.
the matter, but he was not alone, He had with him the unqualified
observation na a mental case,
اعلم
of $8.25.
FACTORY FIRE AT Christmas morning,
KOWLOON
WOODEN BUILDING
GUTTED
Fire which broke out at 2.15 this morning in Sheung Ha Po village, Kowloon City district, destroyed a factory where preserved fruit was being manufactured.
The structure was entirely of wood and was completely burnt down, despite the efforts of the Fire Brigado. Particular regard- ing insurance, if any, are not available, as the proprietor is re- ported to be in the country,
ATTRACTIVE GIFT CAMERAS
camera,
AKMU by the
That, to ni
As a Christmas gift, such a camera is calculated to give the ut- most pleasure to its fortunate re-support of everyone of his Con clplent, and even as early in the ernment, and he believed it would servative colleagues in the Gay- As a happy hunting ground for month as this, there are indications be seen next week that he had the the amateur photographer, long-that this Christmas will see the kong stands in an unrivalled poxi- number of Rolleiflex or Rolleicord support of a large majority of the Conservatives In the House of tion, here being so many opportuni-enthusiasts in the Colony greatly Commons. ties of taking.anapshots, and thus increased. Those who wish to in- securing a pictorial record of the vestigate these cameras should en- Colony and its life..
quire of, any of the leading sup
A good camera thus becomes a Ipliers of photographic supplies,
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
SERVICE HELD IN REBUILT
EDIFICE
BRITISH FINANCES worship at Glenealy was opened
LATEST EXCHEQUER
RETURNS
London, Dee. 4. Exchequer returns for the past week show that during the current Pinancial your the total ordinary revenue, exclusive of self-balanes
ng revenue, amounted
SOVIET GOLD
FAIR BASIS.
A resolution approving the general principles of the report, and expressing the view that its recommendations furnish a fair | basis of constitutional settlement, was moved by Mr. L. S. Amery, M.P., supported in the subsequent debate by, among others, Lord Derby, Lord Eustace Percy, Sir Austen Chamberlain and Lord Linlithgow. London, Dec. 4.
SENSATIONAL INCREASE IN
EXPORTS
Russia's increasing export of gold
The reconstructed and enlarged St Paul's Church for Chinese
tombes to become sensational. Last inst night with a hallowing ser- year it amounted to £13,000,000. This vles conducted by the Rt. Rev. year there will be an increase of at
least 50
per cent. In 1936 it is R. O, Hall, Bishop of Victoria. anticipated that Russia will become The Bishop was asalsted by Dean the second largest gold producer in *Swand, Archdeacon Mok from the world.
Canton, the Rev. P. B. F. Two, The Soviet is thus enabled to Vicar of the Church, and others practically wipe off her indebtedness of the English and Chinese clergy, to Germany, hence the Soviet's doci- sion to pay cash for ordera from Great Britain.
In the course of an address to the large congregation present, The Soviet protests that the British
charge for Decem the Bishop spoke of the purposes Government's
guaran- that had brought them together teeing orders from Russia, plus the that evening. These were: firstly, discounting costs, enthiin a total in- terest charge of 11 per cent, thus
Amount
to worship God; secondly, to making the cost of British goods pro- hallow His House and, thirdly, tohibitive, when compared with German dedicate their lives afresh to Him and French.
An amendment moved by Lord Salisbury expressed readiness to accept a well-considered measure for provincial aclf-government, ensuring the administration of the police services in India, but hoped that Parliament would not cátablish a central responsible Government, as recommended in the report. He said the safeguards in the report looked very wall on paper, but had no strength. Once they had parted with power, once they had established this central body, there could be no retreat,
Marches.
Selection.
Light Opera Company. Organ Solos-Take a Chance- Organ Solos-Broadway thru a
Keyhole-Selection.
Teranca Casey, Vocal-Gracie Field's Medley.
Gracio Fields (Comedians). .8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report. 8.03-8.25 p.m. From the Studin. "The Waikiki Trio." 8.25-8.35
Barcarolle Tales of Hoffmann"
p.m. Ocletx (Offenbach).
The J, Il. Squire Celeste Octet. My Sweetheart when a Boy
(arr. Willoughby). Silver Threads among the Gald
(arr. Willoughby).
The J, H. Squire Celeste Octet. 8.35-9 p.m. Carnaval Suite. Op. D (Schumann) (arr. for Russlan Ballet) played by the Lonodn Sym- phony Orchestra conducted by Sir Landon Ronald.
1. Preambule. 2. Pierrot,
Valse Noble.
3.
Arlequin.
4.
*6.
Euseblus,
6, Florestan.
7. Coquette.
8. Papillona.
D. Lettres dansantes.
10. Chiarina.
11. Chopin.
12.
Estrella.
Reconnaissance.
Pantalon et Colombo
13.
14.
Valso Allemande.
10.
Paganini,
17. Aves,
18.
Promenade.
10.
Pause.
20. Marche des Davidsbundler
contre les Philistins
From the Studio.
8-9.30 p.m.
1.
Mrs. R. Sanger ...
Madame H. Evelle
M. HL. Evelic
Programme.
Soprano. Piano. Violin.
Concerto in A, Minor. Vivaldi.
2. Songs:
ber 1 to £374,423,856, which is £1,764,554 less than the collected at
MR. CHURCHILL'S QUERIES the corresponding ante last year.
Mr. Winston Churchill, in sup Expenditure for the same
porting the amendment, asked if period, exclusive of self-balancing The preacher spoke of the great Soviet orders in Britain for the "this production of seven years of items, was E471,023,026, - which and indiscriminating love and first 10 months of 1934 show an in-hesitation and doubt" woul exceeds the amount expended at... forgiveness of God, expressederense of 130, percent, compared satiafyanyune The Socialist the corresponding date of last through the parables of The Two with 1933. Firms dealing with Party would use it only да з
3. Russia fear that cash transactions stepping stone on the downward. year by 16,075,969,–British Wire. Debtors and The Two Sons.
CHINA-NICARAGUA TRADE PACT
Nanking, Dre. 5. Monumenting on a press report that Senor Espinoza, Vice-President of Nicaragua, had completed negotia. tions with the Chinese Government for the conclusion
of 11
It were right to behold the will seriously reduce 'orders.--Bruter-path and the Congress Party in
Church building that was being hallowed that evening, no the body of God, the outward and physical manifestation of His Presence.
KOWLOON BLAZES
FOUR OUTBREAKS IN ONE DAY
India would use it only as a lever for their purposes.
What other country, he asked. would behave about its great averscas possessions as they were doing? France and Holland, friendly countries, were amazed at the British attitude. Would Germany, who, he said, was pre- Four fires broke out in Kowloon paring to reclaim her possessions, yesterday, none of them, however.or Japan, who, at the other end involving injury, and only one of the world was carving out an causing serious loss.
Empire while Britain Açemed
To You (Strauss).
Festival of Love (Weingartner}
Spanish Air (Wolfe).
The Little Brown Bird,
Pianoforte:
Etude in A Flat (Chopin). Prelude and Fugue in G Minor (Bach). 9.30 p.m. Reuter Press Bulletins, London 1 Pn. Stock and Commodity Quotations.
9.35-10 p.m. Light Opera Florodora-Selection (Stuart).
The Rond of H. M. Coldstream Guards. The Geishe-Vocal Gems (Jones).
..Light. Opera Company, addigore Selection (Sullivan, arr. Winterbottom).
The Band of H. M. Coldstream Guards. 10-11 p.m. A Relay of the "Blue Rhythm" Band from the Sailora and Soldiers' flame (by courtesy of the Committee). 10.30 p.m.
Ile (the preacher) had visited churches which, despite great! ornamentation, conveyed a lack of Other sense of the reality of God. edifices, poorly equipped or half- finished, on the other hand had moved him by the spirit of re- verential devotion conveyed. He Nicaraguan trade pact during his was stirred by that same emotion recent visit to Nanking, a spokes when viewing their reconstructed
A chimney ignited at 11. Nullah ready to be chattered out of hers? man of the Waichinop declared church for the first time that Rond, giving rise to momentary With storm clouds gathering, this yesterday that no formal negotia evening, to witness the worship alarm, but was easily extinguished. was no moment to plunge a great tions had been opened
and reverence which made the ás yet.
Shortly after midnight amall Oriental dependency into the although the question hul been presence of God a reality, and he fire was reported at 8, Lalchikok melting pot.
Reuter Press Bulletins, Rugby Mid- congratulated them on the de- Road, but did not necessitate the The amendment was also aup Stock and Commodity Quotations.
day Press News, Further London vational spirit manifested on that calling out of the brigade.
ported, ameng' others, by Sir 11 p.m. Close Down. occasion,
A room was burnt out at a fodder Henry Page Croft, Lord Fitzalan The preacher concluded by ex-shop in Po Kong Village, Kowloon and Sir Joseph Nall, horting that, for this closer com- City, shortly after 6 am. munion with God, they and many Fire broke out at 220, Prince the defeat of the amendment, the others would come again and Edward Houd, during the after-resolution approving the report again to the Ilouse tirat had been noon, the location being the third was carried on a show of hands by built by the love of those who floor of the army married quarters. an overwhelming majority worshipped Him.
raised
Senor Espinoza left Shanghai for Europe yesterday afternoon. No was seen off by a large group of Chinese and foreign officials and notables, including Mayor Wa Teh chen of Greater Shanghai. On his departure, he emphasised that his trip in Ching was entirely private one.-Central News,
TRAIN BANDITS REPULSED.
Dairen, Bec. 4.
Л
TALES OF BENCH AND BAR
A passenger train on the Ying- CHIEF JUSTICE'S TALK
IN WIRELESS TOUCH
TO ROTARIANS
Entitling his address "Judiciat;. but not Judicious Reflections," the
mem→
At the end of the debate, after
A policeman and the inmates put British Wireless, put the flames with an extinguisher before the fire got out of hand, but two doors and two deck chairs were badly damaged. The origin of the fire is unknown.
"FRESH FIELDS"
DRESS REHEARSAL PROMISES EXCELLENT FUN
ITALIAN CRUISER ARRIVES
The Italian cruiser Quarto, com- manded by Captain Attilio Brivonesi, arrived here from Shang. hat this morning. She carries a complement of 18 officers and 320 men, and will stay in Hongkong for some days.
20.
ZEESEŃ PROGRAMMES
This Evening's Broadcasts From The German Short-Waves Spegla
Far Eastern
PROTEIN for
_trzaners_will_be_broederal__fr010_Zeroon_as_
follows.
SOUTH ABIA ZONE South Ara Zene, broadest. from BID, (19.74 metros) and D/N (81,43 metres),
4.45 s.m. Dan,DJN Announcement (Germ.,
Engl.) German Folk Song. Fre
Tamm-Portem SÉ ĮGerman, Eng-
Hah).
6 p.m. Sheri Moleat Programme.
5.33 p.m. Father Christuse at Work. A Tour throati Сега Tuy In- dustry. 5.30 p.m. News In English.
5.16 p.. "The New Chamber Orchestra.”
Conductors Banu Hagent.
1.20 p.m. Topical Talk. 145 p.m. News in German.
7. pin. Concert of Light Music. 8 pm News in English,
8.15 p.m. Close down DJB, DJN (Germ.....
Engl.)
'FAST ABIA ZONE
East Asia. Zone broadcart through DJA on
9 pm. ĐIA, DIN Anwensermenti (Gerzu, Engl) German Pelk Soak. Pro Krumma Foresal (Germ, Eagl) 9.15. Bangs of Advent.
9.30 p.m. Pairy Tais Time.
'9,45 p.m. New in English on DJA and
In Datch on DIN,
kow-Kaopengtse line was held up for Ave hours yesterday, when the, Manchukuo railway guards were engaged with, a large group of bandits, who were in the vicinity of Yingkow, attempted to loot the Chief Justice, Mr. A. D. A. Mac
The first production of the reason train, but after exchanging fire with Gregor, kept the Rotary Club in A.D.C. production "Fresh Field Society is to take place at the Canton 1-3 metres, and DIN (11.45 metres),
A full dress rehearsal of the by the Canton Amateur Theatrical the railway guards they retired continuous roars of laughter yes took place las night at the Chinn Thursday,
Club Theatre Central News.
on Wednesday and terday when he addressed
December 19 and bars at the weekly meeting at the Fleet Club and indicated the ox- The play chosen is Must the Wife" Hongkong Hotel.
cellence of he programme which and the cast is. follows:-Mrs. Ая the title implies, the will be presented to the public Herbert Phillips, Mr. A. J. Hope, Mr.
The show speaker dwelt on the functions of this evening. The following ships are expected the Bench, with
con R. Longworth, Dr. E. Huttemeier, a wealth of stitutes over two hours of the best fr. F. C. Bailey, Mr. B. B. Winram. Miss Yvonne Philling, Mrs. A KILI, to be in wireless communication reminiscences and observations, kind of humour and presents The play is being produced by mur, with Hongkong to-day:-Africa It was an extremely witty address dramatic and domestic scenes E. Whitamore. Maru, Minnie Moller, Chichibu, and was voted one of the best of without a Maru, Taikai Maru, Sunning, Sung- the year. shan. Maru, Kaying Bongal Maru, Mr. M. K. Lo presided over "Fresh Fields" certainly ranks A. Chinese at Po Kut village, in Persous, Takada, Sydney Maru, large gathering, and extended a as one of the best productions of Chinusu territory, was knocked down Hatching, Taipoosek, Toishan, welcome to all the guests, Oder, Deucalion, Solstan, Tainan. said he was glad to see at
Ile the A.D.C.. not only for the merits by a through train from Canton yes. the of the play but for the admirable today, and received serious Infuries, meeting Professor W. J. Gerrard manner of which the actors and broken thi hone. Ile was
which included fractured skull and and Dr. Arthur Woo, who had just producer have Interpreted the board returned to the Colony. Hon. spirit of Ivor Novello.
The P. and O. liner Soudan is due here from Shanghal at, 6 shton Friday.
's
element.
single unwelcome
taken
and brought to Kowloon, where he was transferred to an am Sir Thomas Southorn was also at The play will run at the Fleetbulance and conveyed to the Kowloon the meeting.'
Club until Saturday..
Hospital
10 p.m. Helections from the Opera. “Der Wildschulz," he Albert Tartsing.
11.3 p.m. Nows in German on DJA and 11,30 pm. Coneart of Light Music,
DJN.
11.15 am.. News in English on DJA and
12.30 ..
In Dutch on DIN.
Císes dawn, DJA, DIN (Germ,
JERE LEE
and her All-Girl Band
at the EMPORIUM BALL ROOM. TEA DANCES
JUST UNPACKED
MANY NEW SHADES
in
“JAEGER” SWEATERS
(with or
without Sleeves) in Navy, Green, Yellow, Grey. Red, Royal, Brown and White: Also a large assortment of fancy designs.
OVERCOATS, SPATS, SCARVES.
Inspection Invited.
Wm. POWELL Ltd.
10. Ice House Street.
HAVING YOU BEEN TO OUR SHOE & HOSIERY SALE ?.
WHY IS A CAR WITH KNEE-ACTION WHEELS PREFERABLE TO ONE WITHOUT
THIS FEATURE?
THIS happens when you HIT A BUMP in a Car
WITHOUT KNEE-ACTION
WHEELS.
The bump not only raises the front, wheel, but causes the
whole car to tilt, resulting in a violent jolt to the passengers.
BUT KNEE-ACTION WHEELS
ARE SAFE, STEADY and COMFORTABLE on any kind of road.
The
Each wheel is free to rise or fall according to the road. car itself is stable and the Knee Action Wheels give a revolu- tionary new comfort, safety and driving ease on any kind of road.
FAR EAST MOTORS
26. Nathan Road, Kowloon. Telephone 59101.
The next morning!
In such cases take only "Gardan'. The tormenting headache, the undesired consequences of the carousal last night will disappear rapidly and certainly,. 'Gardan' can be taken even on an empty -stomach without producing unpleasant by effects.
The following good advice of one who knows will prove very useful to you in future: When you have spent happy hours with friends, take 'Gardan' even before going to bed 'Gardan' will display its action whilst you sleep and next morning you will awake with a clear head, because 'Garden' not only relieves palo, It also prevents it.
B
BAYER
GARDAN