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CHRISTMAS GIFT SUGGESTIONS
Whiteaway, Laidlaw's Offerings
The special Toyland Section at "Whiteawaya" is once again contre of attraction to children and adults aliko, the hundrade of items making a bright and pleasing dis- play Every-kind-of-toy is on show, including the over-popular Moccano sols, model aeroplanes, dolls in great profusion, sets of de soldiers, games acription, Loa-sets, rahways and Hornby mechanical traing, speed boats, books, etc. *
of
overy
A novel feature this year-ty an amusing representation of the "Loch Ness monster' which is sure to find favour with the youngsters.
YESTERDAY'S HOCKEY
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
THE BOOKSHELF
AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF
H. G. WELLS
R.A. OFFICERS LOSE
"An experiment in biography: TO H.K. CLUB ·
iscoveries and conclusions of a Fielding only ton mon, the Hong-very ordinary brain" is the title given by H. G. Wells to his auto- kong Hockey Club seniors gained creditable victory when they defeated blography, published by Victor the Royal Artillery Omeera by three Gollancz, Ltd., London, in two goals to nil on the Marine ground volumes at 10s. 6d. each. The
in yesterday afternoon friendly work, which is without question the hockey match.
terary event of the season. in freely illustrated with photographs, facalmile, letters and drawings by the author.
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TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 11, 1934.
NEW DOGS' HOME
OPENING TO-MORROW BY
E RADIO BROADCAST
From Studio
LADY SOUTHORN
To-morrow evening, the new Dogs' Home, erected for the Hong. kong S.P.C.A., will be opened by Piano and Violin Recital Lady Southorn. An open Invita tlon is extended to the public to visit the new Home..
Dogs Home THE Society is to be congratulated thanks are due to Mrs. F. H. Loseby (Hon. Secretary) for her untiring work in orgassing the Home.
on the now
and
The Home was designed and car. ried out by Mr. Leslle Rosa, F.R.IS, of St. George's Building, who is Society, Honorary Architect to the the contractors for the work being Mesars, Sang 11op & Co.
Bite in Tam Kung Road The site, which was granted by Government on an annual permit, Is situated in Tam Kung Road, Kowloon, the new builtin Torenitatek The new building was necessitated by Government's resumption of the old site in Waterloo Road. for road- widening purposes.
E. R. Divett, the Club centre- forward, gave the Club the lead in the first half which they maintained to the interval. On resumption of
"My story," says the author, "will play, A. T. Lay flashed in a shot to give the Club their second point. Bebe at once a very personal one and it will be a history of my sort and fore the end, Divett netted the third time. And that is precisely what Koal.
The Officers forward Une found the it is. Elsewhere, Mr. Wells den- Club defence hard to penetrate. W. cribes the work as treating of "the A. Reed, In the pivotal position, fed steady expansion of the interesta his forwards with nome neat passes. and activities of a brain, emerging Motcalfe played a hard game in the from what I have called the narrow. last line of the Officers' defence.
scopa way of living to a broader and broader outlook and consequent SAINTS Defeated
longer reach of motive." There The Punjabi Regiment "A" eleven will be those who will quarrel ful gifts, such as aweet Invender defeated St. Andrew's Club by two seriously with the author's "broad in a friendly hockey or outlook," especially in his ad gual to one
The new Home, which is entered sachets, curt sottera in fancy match played on the Marina No. 1vocacy of Free Love. Atheism, by double gates from Tam Kung boxes, handbags, gaily coloured ground yesterday afternoon. The Republicanism and the World State, Road, is in three blocks, carried out scarves, gloves, colanese under-Sainta fielded only ten men and had but even those who find his ideas in a delightful colour scheme of grey, "wear ants, chlidren's woolley sets the services of a Punjabi who played repugnant will not deny the sin-white anil green.
and dozens of other items too at inside-left
cerity of the man nor fail to find numerous to mention.
this intensely candid exposition of his views full of invigorating thought and purpose.
In the Ladies' Dopartment there is also a wide assortment of use.
In the Men's Department will be found doeskin and cape leather gloves, tie and handkerchief sets, Kynoch check scarves, coloured
A bathroom in which to wash newly-arrived dogs in situated near the gates. In this hygienic room is a liquid shampoo and hot water sup- ply. The lethal chamber and
4 fare next door.
Isolation Kennels
atore
All the goals were netted in the first half. Kortar Singh, the Pun- Jabis Regiment and Army forward, scored bath goals for the Indians, while E. F. Fincher wan
So much of the work in permeated Iponsible
with Mr. Wells' especial outlook on for the Saints' aolitary goal.
The Indians had a fast moving for. Ife that it of necessity looms large silk handkerchiefs in special giftward line that combined well within this study of his self and his The isolation kennels are also on boxes, pullovers, dressing gown, short passing. For the Saints. E. Htimes, but aside from the adumbra-the lower levels. They comprise four socks, pyjamas-lo enumerate but P. White pinyed a good game In
tion of pet theories the reader wimal and three large kennels, with a low,
goal, while Aurten, E. F. Selk, A. 8. Bi and P. V. Wong also
And the volumes packed full of the two separate "runs." There are well played
most illuminating writing in regard removed from the other blocka. The Furnishing Department aleo | well.
From this lower level, a wide stair makes a special showing of Christ-
to the author's bitter straggles in. ascends to the upper main kennels, early life and to his fellow-writersHalfway up the stairs in the ad mas gift suggestións, amongit which down cuantona and quuts.
and other leading figures with ministration block, containing office, whom he gained close contact. In dispensary, surgery and store ac-
commodation. deed, his portraits of contemporary men are outstanding, both for their frankness and for the intriguing manner in which they are present Is Also ed. There
much light thrown on Mr. Wells' own writings, and in this respect also these twe volumes are of consuming interest.
travelling ruga, boxed linen il. S. sheets, pastol shaded blankets, cushion covers, make
strong appeal.
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From the 19th, instant, a reul live Father Christmas will be in attendance, and will preside over the "Lucky Dips"-always a great attraction at this well-known store during the Christmng season,
THE ABYSSINIAN INCIDENT
BRITISH OFFICIAL
WITHDRAWN
London, Dec. 10. Colonel Clifford, British Com. mlasioner of the Anglo-Abynninlan Grazing Commission, and his Abyssinian colleagues on that the body, have withdrawn since recent frontier Incident between Italians and Ethoplans.
Instructions have been sent to Colonel Clifford that as the work
of the Commissioner cannot
recent proceed incidents, he should return to British Somaliland. It has been Bakgested to the authorities can corned that steps should be taken as quickly as possible with regard to the demarcation of the frontier. -British Wireless.
of in view
RECREIO JUNIORS WIN
The Club de Reercio juniora met the Hongkong Hockey Club second eleven in a friendly match at King's Park yesterday and won by three
MAMAK GAME
In a Mamak Tournament match at
Sockutnoo yesterday, the Royal Army Service Corps drew with the Univer. aity, each alde netting once. scored for the Service Corps in the first half, and Singh equalized in the
second half.
POLICE MATCH
Senior
Teams representing the Hongkong and the Kowloon Police wit meet on the Police Training School ground this afternoon. Bully-off is timed for 1.30 p.n.
BALKAN THREAT
REMOVED
(Continued from Page 1.) any means likely to prevent much crimes occuring in future.
The whole work bears the In- delible Impress of a fnelle and engrossing writer, who does not hesitate to reveal the innermost workings of his mind. No real lover of books should miss this out- standing study of n man with a message, even though the message hiny not, in some of its aspects. find anything like universal ap proval.
Jacob by
Before reaching the main ketinel block at the highest level is a small It is in a quiet, cemetery for dogs.
The main kennels have hady spot. verandah and projecting give ample shade. There
wlde Caves Lo
Bro five irge "run" fenced with special "Weldmesh" netting against which dogs cannot injure themsolves in quick-growing trees have been plant- any way. In these runs a number of ed.
Any owner seeking advice regard. lng dogs ured only apply to the new Home, which is eager to help. If any owner cannot get in touch with the Home he should with Mrs. Loseby.
communicate
Nurse in Attendance
Dog owners going on leave should mako arrangements for their peta to
be looked after at the ifome during their absence.
"JOSEPH KERKHOVEN'S
A nurse will be in attendance at the Home all day. There will always THIRD EXISTENCE" 2
be a competent person to tako noy "Joseph Kerkhoven's Third Exis-phone message and assist, tence,"
Wasserman Major F. Hogy has consented to be (Messrs. George Allen and Unwin, Jun. Veterinary Surgeon. |Ltd., Londen; 10s. Gd.) is a book of high literary merit. Completed just before the author's death, it is the third of a triology og Aga, The debate and the documents the first two volumes of the series placed before the Couneli show having been published in English as "The Maurizius Case" and ungligence in their responsibilities "Eizel Andergast." Though on the part of certain Hungarian sequel, it can be read as a novel in authorities concerning mattera itself, sufficient indications-being relating to the plot which
given to link It on to the story of culminated in the murders in Joseph Kerkhoven, E neurologiat Marsalles,
and psychologist, and his wife, The Council expects the Hungar-¡ Marie, two of the leading churac inn Government to fuif its in-ters in the second volume of the ternational obligations and asks it sequence. Their lives become in- vo communicate the appropriate tertwined with that of the famous LOAN TO AUSTRIA sanctions taken against the au- novelist Alexander Herzog and his thorities found culpable of second wife, Bettina. These four negilgence.
main characters are brought to- gether at the close in Kerkhoven's sanatorium beside the Lake of Con- The Council considers that the stance, where the "third existence"
is fulfilled.
RISKS NOT NOW
GREAT
STUDYING QUESTION
WATER SUPPLIES
MONTHLY REPORT ON- COLONY RESERVOIRS
From ZB.W. on a wavelength of
4-7 p.m. Chinese Programme, 356 metres (845 kilocycles):
7-11 pm. European Programme, 7 p.m. Closing Lock Stock Quota tlonk, London and New York Stock & Commodity Quotations.
7.08-7.90 p.m. Band Music. Ruy Blas Overture (Mendelssohn),
The Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards. Swan Lake Ballet (Tchaikovsky),
The Band of HI.M. Coléstream Guards Poot and Peasant Overture, (Suppe,
arr. Retford).
The Band of H.M. Coldstream Guards. 7.30.8 p.m. From the Studio. Doreen Ma-Plano, Gregorio Jamena--Violin.
Programme
1 Who's Sorry Now.
2 Sentimental over you.
8. St. Louis Blues.
4 One Fleeting hour.
6 Thal's Love (from "Nana").
6 Caprice Futuristic.
7 Roses of Picardy.
8 With my eyes wide open I'm
Dreaming.
8 p.m. Local Time & Weather Re- port.
8.03.8.18 p.m. A Reckal by Earico Caruso (Tenor),
3 Vesil la Guibbe "Paglincel"
(Leoncavallo).
2 M'appari-"Marta" (Flotow).
3 La Donna e Mobile (Won.an is
Fickle)"Rigoletto" (Verdi).
Mio (My Sunshine)
40 Bole
(Capun), 8.18-8.43 p.m. Scenes de Op.52 (Ginznounov);
Ballet,
New Symphony Orchestra conducted by Eugene Goossens, 8.43-9 p.m. A Pianoforte Recital by Harold Bauer. Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven) (Op.27.
No. 2). Gavotte in F Major (Beethoven--
Bauer).
9-9.20 p.m. From the Studio, "Topical Talks on the United King- dom" by Mr. G. C. Pelham (H. M. Tendo Commissioner).
9.20-0.30 p.m. Old Timers Vocal Gems sung by The Big Four,
9.30 p.m. Router Prens Bulletins London 1 p.m. Stock & Commodity Quotations.
9.35-9,55_p.m. From the Studio, A Cello Recital by E. A. Valeroso accompanied by Mrs. Nura Kanis,
Programme
1 Manurek
2 Gavotte, No. 2
3 Col. Nedrei
Scharwenka.
Popper.
Max Bruch.
4 Menuetto (Unaccompanied).
5 Bourreo
* Romance
7 Scherzo 9.55-10.03
R.M.
Handel.
Golterman.
Van Goens,
A Recital by Madame Amelita Galli Curci. (Soprano).
(a) Chanson Indove
(Song of
India) (Rimsky-Korsakov). (b) Bolero Les Filles. de Cadiz (The Balds of Cadiz) (Dellbos).
(c) Serenata (Tonti). 10.05-10.30 p.m. Light Opera. Selection The Beggar
(Millocker).
Student
Marck Weber & His Orchestra. Vocal Gems Lilac Time (Schuber!).
Columbia Light Opora Company. Selection-Princess Ida (Sullivan).
New Light Symphony Orchestra.
An increase in the total storage of the Island reservoira is shown in the Water Return for Novem- ber. The total storage is given
10.30 p.m. Reuter Press Bulletins, at 2,049.05 million gallons as Rugby Mid-day Press News,, Further
million gallonations.
London Stock & Commodity Quota- against 2,023,51
10.35-11 p.m. Dance Music. Fox-trot Little man you've had a
Busy Day. --Emaline,
for the same period last year,
The consumption in the city and hill district for the past month was 28.9 gallons per head per day as against 21.6 for the eame month last year. The ca rules of international law concern-- ng terrorist activity are not a
The book is a typically "philoso-timated population was 390,500 as sufficient guarantee of efficient in- phical novel," but above all else it against 387,500 inst year. ternational co-operation. It has is full of character and incident, therefore decided to establish a and the author's philosophy makes committee of experts to study the it a profoundly interesting contri- question with a view to drawing up The philosophy which the book em- bution to a worldwide problem. full approval of the British Gov. The Council unanimously adopt-bodles links on modern science to ernment, added that the guarantee | ed this resolution.Reuter, given by the British Government, namely 24 per cent. of ali
London, Dec. 10. Replying to a Parliamentary question, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, after stating that the negotiations for raising, an internationally guaranteed con- version loan for Austria had the
issues, was the
same as that
given to the old loan, which was being converted.
In view of the reduction in Austria's burden, it was evident that the risk of the guarantee becoming operative would be very greatly reduced-British Wireless.
THE SMITHFIELD SHOW
ROYALTY AMONGST
WINNERS
London, Dec. 10.
The famous Smithfield Fat
an international convention.
CİNEMA NEWS
(Continued from Page 5.)
sensational
.
The storage of the Mainland' reservoirs shown a decrease, the total storage being 648.73 million million gallons last year, gallons as compared with 681.15
The estimated population of Kowloon, was 334,450 and the the religious mysticism of six hundred years ago, and discloses a consumption per head
per day path full of woes, leading, through was 19.8 gallons, as against an death, from earthly love to divine. estimated population of 320,650 The story is told in Wassermann's with a consumption of 19.6 gallons Inimitable style, and a high tribute per head per day. is due to Eden and Cedar Paul for their able and painstaking transla- preserves the atmosphere of the tion from the German, which finely
story.
GIFT BOOKS
The total rainfall recorded at the Royal Observatory was 97.13 36.10 laches inches, showing an increase of over last year's Agures for the same period.
From November 1 to 8, an eight bours supply was given in all island districts and on the Peak, November 9 to the
the standpoint of meanness, was only too. true. Ono of the episodes in "Trailing the Killer" is the attack of a puma on a helpless man, caught in a trap and the saving of the lion by the dog "Carzar. Bring books, Mesats. Raphael Tuck and while from absolutely impossible to "fake" this
In the realm of Christmas gift
its successful culmination Sons, Ltd., hold an altogether un-
end of the month a ten hours
In Kowloon a constant supply
was maintained from November
Neene, proved an exceedingly dangerous rivalled position. Their libraries supply was maintained in all gamble with life and limb. "Trailing now number more than 360 districts, the Killer will be shown at The volumea, in which pride of place Alhambra to-morrow. It is a B. F will naturally be given to "Tuck's Zeldman
production, directed
by Annual," published for the 37th 1 to November 14, while from Herman C, Raymaker, and written by Jackson Richards. "Caesar," screen year in succession. This year's November 15 to November 30, a star wolf-dog, finds himself surround-number is packed full of thrilling 15 hours supply was given to all ed by a most capable cast including things from cover to cover and will districts.
Jose De La Cruze, Peter Rigas and boys and girls. Besides exciting Francis McDonald, Heine Conklin, make a universal appeal to modera
Tom London and a host of denizens stories of sport, adventure and is no end of stories, quaint verses, of the untamed American wilderness, wholesome fun, splendid Illustra puzzles, pictures, games and songa, tions, interesting articles, puzzles
Stock Show, ono of the leading agricultural events of the year opened to-day, when the entries numbered 1,062, a small increase over last year.
The annual general meeting of the Several prizes went to beasts from the King's Windsor and will be held at the Helena May In
Society for tho Protection of Children Sandringham farms and to boasts stitute on Tuesday, December 18, at from the Prince of Wales' farm6.16 p.m. In Cornwall-British Wircicas.
Amongst the other offerings,
jokes and games, the Annual is special notice is deserving of "The noteworthy for its realistic sur-Golden Gift" and "Come to Life" Indian Durbar and the Tower of markably low price of is. 6d, cach, prise panoramas, depicting an series of books, issued at the re- London, both act out in gorgeous The former has been supplemented "The colours. A truly wonderful book by "The Fairy Tale Book." this, which will give unbounded de Nursery Rhyme Book," "By Road, light to the children..
Rail, Sea and Air," and "Dog Tales At a général meeting of the Hong: As companion to this is and Othor, Tales," whilst in tha. kong Teachers Association, to be "Father Tuck's Annual for Little Intter series there are two on "Marchiavelli and Il Principe, held at the University on Thursday, People," with two splendid "Come to volumes, "I'll Tell You a Story" axed for December 18. has been past December 18, at 5.15 p.m., Dr. G. A Life" pictures, one representing the and "We've Tales to Teil." Beauti poned to Friday, December 21.at 5.20 C. Herklots will ancak on the sublect inside of a huge toy-shop and the fully produced in delightfully. The invitations issued by the of "Biology in Education, Culture other depicting the famous Lord artistic covers, both series are of Italian Consul General for the lociureand. Everyday life." The meeting still hold good.
will take place in Room K.
Mayer's Show. In addition, there outstanding excellence.
The lecture by Dr. G. P. de Martin
new
IP
got
a
-When you've
Little Springtime. -Over my shoulder, Cafe in Vienna, Love thy Neighbour. Slow Fox-Trot-I Wind. Fox-Trot-As Long on I Live. 11 p.m. Close Down.
ZEESEN PROGRAMMES
This Evening's Broadcasts From The German Short-Wavers
Spacial proRTA MESME,
for Far
Eastern
Heteners will be broadout from Zomen a
follows.
BOUTH ASIA ZONE South Aala Zone, broadcast from DJB, (19.74 meźw) and DJN ($1.45 metres).
4.45 M. DIDDIN Announcement (Germ..
Engli Germon Trik Bang. Pro gram-Farscast (German, Eg
Adriat
Stab).
p.. For the Young People,
Custom in Germent,
.4,30 p.m. News To Englich.
5,4 p.m. Concerts from German Hanierar Plane Concerts in E fat major by Kurt Bestberen, Eity Ney.
y.m. Speria Review.
4. p.m. News In Germen.
T
9.
Light Music.
I p.. News in English,
8.16 D.M. Class down DIE, DIN (Ger..
Engla
EAST ASIA ZONE
East Asla Toss broadenas through 15A on 81.35 metres, and DIN (2146 metres).
p.. DJA, DIN Announcement (Germa
Engl.) German Folk Bong. Pre- kremme Yarecast (Getro....” Engl) 1,18 p.m. Bhart Marica! Prpertama, 9.10 p.m. The Past Kolbenhayer in a Tilk
about his latest. Wark.
1.46 p.m. News In English » DJA and
in Botch on DIN.
je pm. "Arabian Nights Entertainment”
Selections from the Opern by Johann StrauAJ.
11.50 .. News in German on DJA and
DJN.
11.94 p.
Concert of Light Music, 11.18 .. News in English on DA nad
1 Dutch on DJN. 11,30 km. Close down, DJA, DIN (Germ..
Engl.)
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